A Academy Model Aeronautics Auo 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 year Academy awards scholarships deserving high school seniors intend pursue higher education local state colleges universities awards provided budgeted amount general funds monies individual organization donations Basic awards Charles H Grant Scholarships Applicants screened ranked national test scores class ranking school community activities modeling activities other criteria Recipients must AMA members minimum three years prior applying enrolled accredited institution following school year Screening final selections committee Betty Stream Cliff Telford Ed McCollough Russ Miller Charlie Bauer Bob Underwood its recommendations presented AMA Executive Council approval Out 35 applicants five Charles H Grant scholarships totaling $25000 awarded Following brief biographical sketches winner Thomas Akers $6000 winner Thomas graduated Thousand Oaks High School Thousand Oaks California attending Cal Poly State University San Luis Obispo _____planning major aeronautical engineering high school studies included advance placement courses such areas physics economicslAmerican political systems English calculus schedule included program manufacturing technologies Thomas president Science Club Construction Club member International Club Academic Decathlon Team principal first chair French Horn player Conejo Youth Symphony addition high school band played alto sax Jazz Band also sang church choir active member local Boy Scout Explorer Post Thomas got apprenticeship through AMA club member lead opportunity specialize composite structure fabrication full-scale aircraft As result Thomas employed local design fabrication shop tasks included building display models flying prototypes new military commercial aircraft Thomass modeling began age 11 parents bought him Gentle Lady Sailplane taught fly joined Thousand Oaks Soaring Society TOSS constructing model club members used models instruct him flying Gentle Lady completed Thomas began entering local club contests won national local soaring awards ensuing years Recent modeling activities have led him design scratch-built sailplanes including creating molds fuselage cutting foam core wings Thomas said people Southern California find skills level feel comfortable having him build repair airplanes high point 1997 modeling experience accompanying United States F3B team Ankara Turkey serve two ground crew members World Championships Thomas said challenge modeling has helped him allowing relate physics mumbo jumbo real life applications could over again thing would change modeling career would start sooner Tabulated Certified Public Accounting firm Brady Ware Schoenfeld Inc results announced Wednesday November 26 1997 Copies complete tabulation can obtained contacting Mary Lou Vojslavek AMA Headquarters District II Vice President *WesDeCou1517 Joe Beshar875 Ray Juschkus361 Others69 District IV Vice President * Chuck Foreman751 Others12 District VI Vice President * Charlie Bauer1867 Jim Sears1400 Others77 District VIII Vice President Sandy Frank1305 Others85 District X Vice President * Rich Hanson1891 Others122 * incumbent February 1998 153 View HQ See Page 184 Michael Harrison Another $6000 winner Michael graduate Lakeside High School Hot Springs Arkansas pursuing pre dentistiy University Arkansas Michael ranked first graduating class gradepoint average supplemented advanced placement classes biology chemistry calculus-based physics class Beyond classroom Michael found much fill schedule Clubs included Spanish Future Business Leaders Youth Youth Math Beta Club Fellowship Christian Athletes also lettered basketball golf During four years Michael named Outstanding Student club academic activity Senior named National Honor Society Michael Eagle Scout Troop 2 Ounchita Area Council Hot Springs project supervising eight people determining flood level nine campgrounds central Arkansas area Scouts also resulted hours trail clean-up other projects As volunteer St Josephs Regional Health Center Michael worked infonnation desk assisted other ways Michael also earned rank Master Grand Knight being youth leader St Johns Catholic Youth Ministry faith very important said cany everywhere go Michael member Mid-America Hying Club Hot Springs ifi cannot remember time did fly model airplanes sald father started soon could hold transmitter has competitively flying Radio Control Aerobatics about four years first contest Houston TX earmarked discouraging experience However hard work concentration heeding fathers advice resulted trophy spite having compete against adults took much tmphy home contest Houston said Michael leamed does matter something seems begin outcome will whatever want want badly enough read somewhere life 10% what happens 90% react Zawistoski $5000 recipient Carl graduate Edgewood High School Ellettsville Indiana attending Rose Hulman Institute Technology Valedictorian high school graduating class Carl played percussion jazz concert marching bands lead individual awards participation special groups employment local musical functions During sophomore junior senior years lettered soccer involved German Club Academic Super Bowl Soccer Club Throughout Carls high school years independent study research scientific fields led awards USAF US Navy NASA RCA science departments Purdue Evansville Yale 1995 Carl received scholarship attended National Science Foundation Exploration Careers Science Indiana University worked Dr Michael Hosek researching performing experiments etching titanium tips tunneling electron microscope activities awards prompted designing building 34meter wind tunnel used experiments such measuring lift-to-drag ratio changing angle incidence canard wing observing airflow over sailboat mast different vortex generators Carl has working part-time two years High Energy Physics Department Indiana University CERN/ATLAS Particle Detector Project under Drs Harold Ogren David Rust Carls modeling activity began age six plastic airplanes experimental prowess led him using spare kit parts design new modelsbalsa gliders mbber-powered Free Flight models special emphasis canards Now flying Radio Control sailplanes occupies modeling interests basic idea creating engineering own thoughts working gizmos has always intrigued said First paper airplanes reached new levels learning moving complicated forms models drive discovering new information through process engineering keeps rebuilding paper airplanes Ronald Alexander Burns Alex $4000 recipient Alex graduated Austin High School Decatur Alabama advanced diploma attending University Alabama majoring engineering Alex pursued college prep program included variety advanced placement honors courses science-related areas math English Computer programming studies also played important role helped schools team garner first place Freed Hardeman University High School Programming competition Alex received variety awards including National Honor Society VFW Voice Democracy Winner Mu Alpha Theta math honor society American Legion award high school activities included band newspaper varsity soccer Chemistry Club French Club As newspaper editor used computer skills help create layout method publicationrather sending professional printerresulting considerable savings school soccer clinic coach Boys Girls Club office assistant Adult Community Education program also served information desk Parkway Hospital Morgan County Volunteer Bureau St Anns church youth group claimed portion time did math science tutoring Alexs modeling career started age nine learned fly Sig Kadet Senior uncle built dad leamed him Since other models have built flown tendency toward military aircraft have really enjoyed warbirds seem real showstoppers club flying field said Alex F4U quarterly project winner club Decatur Model Airplane Club About four years ago began racing club version Quickie-500 model called Club 20 racer powered 20-sized engine Two years ago season point champion also Q-500 judge pylon 2 building Global Raven powered Saito 90 note committee upon notification scholarship Alex wrote Thank generous scholarship toward education never imagined that time spent basement would ever amount anything airplanes fun Jake $4000 winner Jake graduated McNary High School Keizer Oregon pursuing mechanical engineering degree Whitworth College Spokane Washington hopes someday design full-scale aircraft preparation engineering Jake focused variety subjects math science drafting number courses advanced placement lettered swimming four years high school state champion 50-yard freestyle member track team four years receiving varsity letter year During senior year state meet finalist 110-yard high hurdles 300-yard intermediate hurdles During summer 1997 participated 154 Model Aviation k meet Shanghai China Junior National Swim meet Clovis California active member church youth group involved road clean-up soup kitchens Jakes modeling career began age eight received inexpensive Control Line model rapidly developed interest quickly hooked model airplanes said course enjoying activity took notice group called Keizer RC Association Through help instructor learned fly purchased Super Sportster 40 kit building flying model took notice something called Free Flight said new grabbed interest very quickly Through contact Ed Whitten regarding some plans Jake contacted Andrew Tagliafico concerning indoor activity area Through Andys help Willamette Modelers club Jake began entering local indoor meets Jakes early indoor efforts progressed PAl Federation Aeronautique Intemationale level building flying FiD models competed World Championships United States first-ever Junior competitor won title Junior World Champion two-flight total 7201 minutes just recently finished first variable pitch propeller Im anxious test look out Steve Brown Caesar Banks said Scholarships awarded addition Charles H Grant awards Criteria based factors specified contributors names awards made following details awards recipients Hutchinson Scholarship Presented applicant exemplifies outstanding achievement Free Flight Jake Palmer awarded $1000 Weak Signals year Weak Signals RC Club conducts special raffle during exposition Toledo proceeds donations awarded club top Grant scholarship recipient year $4000 donation equally distributed between Thomas Akers Michael Harrison Sig Scholaiship Monies based financial need modeling activity Matthew ted Sig Manufacturing Company $2500 award given Matthew Arunski Manchester Missouri graduated honors Patkway South High School Manchester attending University Kansas Architectural Engineering Program addition excellent academic record Matthew participated football wrestling four-year tennis team member member schools award-winning debate team proud serving Peer Teacher working seventh graders about importance selfesteem individuality represented school Boys State elected State Representative position Matthew also volunteered St Josephs Hospital information desk Working school active development Habitat Humanity effort forming core group students build houses during summer less fortunate Matthew devoted time Circle Concern local organization helps families need maintenance worker City Manchester Parks Recreation Department Matthew has active AMA member since 1990 modeling career began age five first flew 1hA Control Line models first competition experience Balloon Burst sponsored Lafayette Esquadrille Club St Louis area third-place win along fathers interest Combat stimulated him design compete Combat 1993 age 14 placed second Slow Combat first Combat AMA Nationals Lawrenceville Illinois Since has opportunities reveal prowess competitive skills am excited continue utilize skills conceptualization design college have fostered through years model design construction said Matthew AMA did just allow opportunity fly models helped develop skills will continue use Academy offers heartfelt congratulations scholarship winners wishes success future endeavors aeromodeling experiences profound thank individuals organizations generous donations made scholarships possible uary 1998 155 Executive Council Meeting Highlights Motions made November 8-9 1997 Executive Council Meeting ig Minu notions sh official untd Vice Presiden MOTION C Bauer VI moved G Aldrich VIII seconded accept single candidate statement two publications Motion passed unanimously MOTION II C Bauer VI moved W De Cou II seconded approve 1998 Nats have 5A status dates being Indoor May 27-31 Johnson City TN Outdoor July 10-August 4 Muncie IN Motion passed unanimously MOTION III E McCollough XI moved C Bauer -~VI seconded accept 1998 Operating Budget Motion passed unanimously MOTION IV B Brown III moved C Bauer VI seconded sum $125000 added proposed budget advertising/marketing research line 7009080 marketing/public relations Motion passed unanimously MOTION V B Brown III moved R Miller IX seconded amend budget increase line 6000100 $4321884 Motion passed unanimously ED note Line #6000 100 refers income Open Full memberships MOTION VI E McCollough XI moved W De Cou II seconded amend budget increase line 7105450 $4500 Motion passed unanimously ED note Line #7105450 refers AMA budget item Homecoming/Grand Event MOTION VII E McCollough XI moved W De Cou ~II seconded amend budget increase line 7009060 $8000 Celebration Pioneers Motion passed unanimously ED note Line #7009060 refers AMA budget item special events MOTION VIII E McCollough XI moved W De Cou II seconded amend budget increase line 6005600 $195000 Motion passed unanimously ED note Line #6005600 refers income AMA expects receive Supply/Souvenir sales MOTION IX B McCollough XI moved C Bauer VI seconded adjust amount allocated FAI competitors projected actual FAI approved amount Motion passed unanimously 4 MOTION X E McCollough XI moved B Brown III seconded accept Capital Budget Motion passed unanimously MOTION XI J McNeill V moved D Bentfield VII seconded rescind Motion V July 1997 council meeting motion adopt 2nd page Publications Committees General Policies Model Aviation columns July 22 1995 Executive Council minutes Appendix V Motion failed 5 yes IV V VIII NAA 8 no II III VI VII IX X XI EVP ON XII R Miller IX moved B Brown III seconded have $3000 added District V budget balance 1997 Motion passed 11 yes II III IV VI VII IX X XI EVP NAA 1 no VIII 1 abstain V MOTION XIII R Miller IX moved W De Cou II seconded Executive Director having met requirements position will receive bonus stated contract Motion passed 12 yes II III IV V VI VII VIII IX X XI EVP NAA representative out room time vote Executive Council members present Sunday meeting MOTION XIV C Foreman IV moved D Holland EVP seconded funds received sale Reston VA Property along future payments mortgage placed special interest bearing account until such time funds released construction AMA headquarters building AMA property Muncie Indiana See Motion XVI Motion tabled MOTION XV D Holland EVP moved E llough seconded MOTION XIV tabled Motion passed 7 yes II III VI XI EVP NAA 5 no IV V VIII X 1 absent IX MOTION XVI C Foreman IV moved D Holland EVP seconded funds received sale Reston VA Property placed restricted fund purpose AMA HQ building facility Motion passed12 yes II III IV V VI VII VIII X XI EVP NAA MOTION XVII R Hanson X moved W De Cou II seconded AMA National Aeromodeling Exposition held again 1998 area San Jose California $10000 operating fund established Motion passed 10 yes II III IV V VI VII VIII X XI NAA MOTION XVIII R Hanson X moved B Brown III seconded AMA Executive Council approve dollar dollar matching fund grant 1997 Flying Site Assistance Fund up maximum $10000 distributed Pomona Valley Model Airplane club upon adequate demonstration expended matching funds toward development site Motion passed 10 yes II III IV V VI VII VIII X XI NAA 156 Model Aviation l erly 1 LEG AMAs HistoryPast Present Future John Worth HISTORY IN THE MAKING Typically history thought recording what has already happened Yet making history continuous ongoing activityhistory being made happens Furthermore possible make some history happen according plan Thats what happens events such Nationals scheduled advance schedulethe AMA Contest Calendar examplewe know what expect expect expect have fair idea likely participate knew therefore scheduled 1996 Celebration Eagles Muncie would big event famous modelers attending obvious advance would major historical occasion unknown big successful event would Now can look back appreciate bigger successful expected so-called once lifetime experience now based popular response 1996 event plus some new favorable factors can expect experience will repeated 1998 Already dubbed Year Pioneer 1998 has scheduled what being called Celebration Eagles II So now looking forward another once lifetime event big difference between 1996 1998 events good possibility number Hall Famers able attend 1996 may present 1998 Among Bill Winter Frank Zaic Ben Shereshaw Mike Granieri Hurst Bowers Walt Good Bob Holland Hewitt Phillips etc same time first Eagles event have said would come another scheduled So appears Eagles II could memorable 1996 event opened AMA NATS schedule year similar manner perhaps historical significance 1998 event will serve kickoff annual SAM Society Antique Modelers Championships practically guaranteeing number famous modelers attendance will greaterthe nature SAM organization members oldtimers active contest fliers 50 years ago perspective once again responsible establishment AMA mid-thirties will gathering Muncie Thus again will historical reunion already part AMA s history event intended old-timers important AMA members ages participatethe mixture will add flavor what AMA today Young old sharing fun fellowship aeromodeling Keep mind come event relatively new members AMA will part what will looked upon future another great past historical events lives sure among part segment AMAs history start scheduling now Plan arrive Muncie Friday afternoon September 11 1998 attend welcoming party night AMA Museum following Saturday night 12th plan beat Pioneers Banquet some very special presentations will made honor certaln heroes history Next plan start contest flying SAM Champs begins Sept 13th continues through 18th havent SAM Champs will enjoy spectrum competition events hall back beginnings AMA some modern twists make flying incredible show factor makes simply repeat old-time contests Back beginnings everyones engines ran well nor did fliers know tricks obtaining outstanding performance Today however based past years flying learning applying experiences performance level uniformly high Often bad luck shoulda known better mistakes separates winners losers Compared old days big difference seldom lot cranldng cussing trying get engines run techniques have perfected including knowing pick good air just much wind rubber motors torque meters back get reliable dethermalizer action again history interesting models basically what years ago theyre supposed lot has leamed about make fly right good bad weather Models now being flown well often thought dogs inconsistent competence level generally much higher average antiquer today could apply present knowledge days old would probably have champion back Regardless hes having fun now before shows spirit pervades SAM champs 1998 offers prime time part Meanwhile campaign recognize Pioneers special emphasis will 70 years age 1998 continuing goal induct deserving honor AMA Hall Fame being restricted five six typically inducted year reality under current selection process potential Hall Famers will live long enough enjoy celebrity status could entitled idea diminish status already Hall Fame suddenly adding bunch Rather aim get deserve honor still around Posthumous induction Hall Fame satisfactory situation cant avoided can avoided general sentiment seems Get Done sidelight already Hall Fame generally dont seem find matter urgencytheyre already too bad about Yet will readily admit process often matter luck candidates given year can make world difference voting significant fact less 100 people Hall Fame date AMA having existence 61 years thats average less two people inducted per year current membership base about 150000 members percentage inductees looks skimpier Should satisfied say having few people Hall Fame recognition good situation intent exploration situation constructive assumption majority members agree situation could improved Toward end would appreciated reading would advise AMA district Vice-Presidents feeling issue Whether get people Hall Fame sooner might happen via present selection process think its important have contributed progress aeromodeling receive appropriate recognition ongoing effort solicitation biographies such people accumulation file ready access membership interested knowing about biographies being gathered AMA Historian Norm Rosenstock will provide basis future publicity honors possible awards addition writing AMA history about stood out above rank file Its part knowing came guide us going uary 1998 157 C4NI WTJ XU m Doug Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 757-7454 make special trip see museum headquarters flying site Having flying site same place have headquarters has allowed us convert Nats losing proposition positive cash flow situation done past year statement operations Nationals produced below will shortly complete year financial statements will become available will give some tentative numbers soon available final numbers will have wait until auditors complete work time will begin furnish copies balance sheet income expense statement other items interest Executive Council meeting will held Saturday Sunday November 8-9 1997 column has Monday November 10 deadline leaves problem what write hope able present summary form some proposed receipts expenditures year 1998 though Budget Committee has worked proposed budget department heads Executive Director others have input often items Executive Council wants add various reasons considerations budget items Like everything else have something give up something big compromise event get budget finalized am going give parts will wait until completed will talk about some other items instead budget passed contained changes exact totals ready today other matters travels concern hear whether AMA intends get business land ownership Since have flying site Muncie lot people have assumed going spread out buy similar sites everywhere some talk about trying have district flying sites something within present intent capability AMA own land manage have constant lawsuits loss land improvements vandalism etc would require constant monitoring have money organization intent present time Muncie property used great deal frequency during flying season expos special events such Celebration Eagles coming year will homecoming another Grand Event hobby industry relationship between AMA hobby industry important both groupsto continue development good products increase number people building airplanes Nationals some international meets local district meets special interest groups fly Muncie site have never Muncie really would worth time go whether attend Nats just ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONPOTICS Nationals October 31 1997 Nats Incume Mechanics Fees Entry Fees Late tntry Fees Outdoor FF Entry Fees Indoor FF totry Fees teent Fees Late Event Fees Dorm Fees Trophy Spoosorships Nato Booth Space Concessions Hobby Shop Sales Less Cost Items Sold Soaseoir Sales Less Cost Items Sold Miscellaneous Total Rats Income Rats tepense Rats Planoing Meetings Equipment Rental & Repairs Officials Trasel Officials Lodgong Officials Hats Shirts etc Staff Trasel & Lodging Cars Trucks Trailers Miscellaneous Supplies & Freight Trophies Telephonen Officials Parties Aeards Rats Pt Posters Signs Forms losurance & Other Eapeose Site Rental Contest Supplies Indoor Free Flight Outdoor Free Flight Total Rats Cost MATS EI INCCW OR COST SHH HO tee tee eu tee 28 78t 12 327586 1118663 6599 79 39 698 19 228557 see ee 347e IC 1787 He 35 158 Model Aviation BC @ ee 3286312 tee 1 OH 75 3e HO 16148 624 458684 eee 6 e64 47 128 ee 48655 385 19 11547 le 7483 6743 e ee 343686 393198 5 eu ee 32397 Hee e ee 35 521 H9 4169 le mi F-li 1 [ UE1 1 ie] 1 Connecticut Maine Massachusetts New Hampshire / Rhode Island/Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 -1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 AlIen Road Billerica MA 01821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-31 46 MC McGuftin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 03106-1077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1866 STATE OF MAINE SCALE SHOOT OUT event has held past five years seems get better year addition two days scale flying Bar-B-Que Saturday night worth attending its own merits contests just happen usually through efforts several clubs members cases some people seem much work co ordinating efforts other people contest Ray Robin LaBonte seem spark plugs Also Robins family did much work food stand Bar B-Que Also Bill Reeve Dave Skillings contributed greatly What heck lot people involved great jobthanks great week-end have numerous pictures sent Peter Flanigan Mac McGuffin some own too column next month plan show some pictures Pittsfield Mall show month after use some Maine Lets see what happens plans Listed pilots event order placing rest column will contaln some pictures have FUN SCALE SPORTSMAN 1 Carl JacksonSuper Chipmunk 2 Carl PetersonPiperJ-3 3 Jeff CampbellExtra 300 4 Keith MeyB-17 5 James GleasonTA-152 6 Linwood WhittenLaser 200 7 Harry NewmanAeronca 7AC 8 Mark DuvalBT-13 9 Al LavigneSuper Chipmunk 10 Ara DedakianBrewster Buffalo 11 Roland WoodworthWaco 12 William CroneFly Baby Bi-Plane FUN SCALE EXPERT 1 Tom Kosewski 2 Eric Guilmet 3 Peter Flanigan 4 John Chevalier 5 Jim Baker 6 Dave Skillings 7 Jack Buckley 8 Jack Owens 9 Bill Reeve 10 Ken Owens 11 Brenalley 12 Ron Gagner Sopwith Pup Spacewalker Sukhoi Decathlon Extra 230 Spacewalker Pitts Extra 300L T-28 Extra 300 Cessna 182 AT-6 SPORT SCALE SPORTSMAN 1 John WoodSpacewalker 2 Gus DeltwasStinson L-5 3 Mitch BuckleyExtra 300L 4 James GleasonP-40K 5 James SemomanPT-19 6 Jeff CampbellL-21 Super Cub 7 Keith MeyPiper J-3 8 Ara DedakianAeronca 7AC SPORT SCALE EXPERT 1 Charlie Nelson 2 Robert Pickney 3 Ed Estabrook 4 John Chevalier 5 Tom Kosewski 6 Lloyd Roberts 7 Roy Vallincourt 8 Bill Killiam 9 Ron Gagner 10 Jim Plucinski 11 Lindsey Smith 12 Richard Carlson 13 Bill Curliss 14 Bill Steffes 15 Jack Buckley TEAM SCALE 1 Steffes/Kohler 2 Mitchell/Guilmet 3 Thayer/Kill 4 SawyerlEstabrook 5 Nelson Labonte Waco VKS7F Piper NE- 1 P-47 Ryan STA Fokker D-VII Fly Baby Stinson L-5 Fokker D-VII Morrisey Bravo Fokker DR-i Decathlon Douglas Dauntless Waco YMF-5 AT-6 Facetmobile Hellcat Clip Wing J-3 Fly Baby Bipe P-40 Spacewalker II model retracts bomb drop weighed 115 pounds flew very well sound did seem scale February 1998 159 Bill Reeve T-28 Pica kit weighs 7 pounds powered OS 61 Retracts flaps Lloyd Roberts Fly Baby believe modeled after full size aircraft once owned Lloyd What could appropriate German dog under German airplane dog followed owner constantly two days am surprised needed nap Unfortunately know owners name Part pit area some airplanes flown during two days Keith Mey Stormville NY B-17 powered 4-05 electric motors Eric Guilmet flying Bill Mitchell observes judges put lot time sun time F i 1 [s ElM 1 1 is] 1 — 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 decou @ gramercyioacom Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightstown NJ 08020-4501 Roy Brown USAF AFCENT CMR 460 BOX SSS APO AC 09703 Ray Juschkus 09 Livrngstorr Street St James NY 1 178e James M Lewis PO St Ogderrbcrg NY 13669-0061 Dave Mathewson Sex 613 Comics NY 13531 Bill Miller PO Boo 335 Prioceton Jonctien NJ 08550 Tom Murray 31 voerhees Once Boskirrg Ridge NJ 07920 Marlene Nlkodem 407 Willow Street Lockyot NY 14094 Bitt Poytlrress 2 Hemlock CooS Seogejes NY 12477 Adam Suttler4t Perry Aveoce Latham NY 12110-2433 Terry Terrenoire tOt Srrritlrtield Or. Cedicolt NY 13760-4329 Frequency Coordinator Lon Suatar 53 AirpoS Oscego Coonty Airyod Foltorr NY 13069 315 599-6093 THE STATE OF THE DISTRICT Ive just returned home last Executive Council meeting current term Vice President results 1997 election wont known another few weeks could last column pen . least awhile Im going take opportunity give thoughts state district made some commitments prior special election Ill give view progress Ive made toward fulfilling opinions differ expect hear experience thus far tells reluctant let know feelings mail over past year has ranged simple questions pleas help thanks jobs well done Ive seen well-reasoned paragraphs explaining viewpoints different own . Ive swayed Ive seen vituperative diatribes akin exhibitionistic orgy young boy piece chalk outhouse wall missives have swayed too have will continue value comments criticisms suggestions Field acquisition retention efforts promised delivered havent won battle havent lost either Indeed some efforts have taken longer term office still going Galeville effort might result saving particular site will think have positive impact such efforts future Don Ross Aram Schlosberg Bob Langelius Jean Pailet name few have tireless efforts behalf would like save Galeville hours dollars have put effort numbers hundreds another site-related case able obtain funds help club finish runway project abandoned contractor ultimate completion project substantial positive impact club membership gave club grand opportunity involve local politicians photo op . almost always good idea Before read column will have started put place system district committees national coordinating body primary purpose will provide advice counsel manner field acquisition retention efforts across country Its overdue its plate Membership stimulation another key plank campaign platform last year early 90s hired marketing firm help promote AMA membership results very positive Indeed during years experienced highest membership numbers history decision made eliminate marketing effort membership began decline doing today recent dues increase can attributed large measure wholly membership decline have appointed chairman membership committee Executive Council has indicated its total support revitalized marketing effort way fixing membership problem research marketing professionals Look near term reports results effort personal opinion particular effort very foundation long-term viability organization dont wait reports Get out sign up member two own Communication key progress respects Weve done lot district enhance ability share opinions Weve always able telephone other mail used cheap Now e-mail Internet theres virtually no reason cant communicate real-time basis costeffective manner have seen District II web page yet AVP Dave Mathewson accepted Create Page challenge has done superb job Visit us http /www amadistrictiiorg page interesting forum club display its accomplishments upcoming events newsletters . whatever Get webmaster Dave give him suggestions what youd like see web page Some vital links communications chain AVPS Check column header whenever chance meet fine folks remember thank hours dedicated service district hobby write articles take pictures help solve problems fly less would like because time spent behalf get paid nothing satisfaction personal thanks efforts during past year District okay shape Im convinced can great shape Continued efforts scope magnitude weve started continued support dedicated modelers will make happen engine Without good engine doesnt make difference whos drivers seat . 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According CD John Hickey 230 registered pilots 27 states Canada Great Britain Australia 430 airplanes flight line display area Dave Baron owns beautiful B-17 John Hickey CD KRC Electric Fly flight line KRC Electric Fly very active VALLEY RIC CLUB Forty two entrants Northeast participated 25th Annual Fun Fly contest Sayre Pennsylvania Flying started pizza party Friday evening continued through Sunday winners received Baron engraved crystal bowls Jennings Plaques merchandise awards catered picnic Saturday evening enjoyed over 70 entrants club members families evenings events concluded big bang Rocky Rachau CD Dan Luchaco insisted contest enjoyment JACKSON RIC ACES Kyle Lewis great newsletter editor Jackson RIC Aces Jackson Ohio provided following picture clubrs banner Telemaster tow plane would appreciate knowledge banner towing construction call Kyle 614 286-6004 Incidentally Kyle sixteen years old has newsletter editor 2 P2 years AMA member 6 years Keep up excellent work banner February 1998 161 Wyoming Valley Modelers airshow Participants Valley R/C Fun Fly I1 11 LS ELU 1 t m Delaware / District Columbia / Maryland fNortli Carolina / Virginia Chuck Foreman Vice President 412 Pine Cone Ct Kill Devil Hill NC 27948 Phone 919 441-5855 Fax 919 441-6554 cforeman @rnodelaircraftorg Associate Vice Presidents George Abbott 8712 Westlake Ct Raleigh NC 27613 Phone 919 848-6719 Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144-1130 Phone 410 969-9356 Douglas Barry 5300 Olde Millbrooke Dr Glen Allen VA 23060 Phone 804 270-5039 Allen Eklund 8415 Maeve Ct Clemmons NC 27012 Phone 910 766-1231 Bob Champine 205 Tipton 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 Waynasboro VA 22980-3346 Phone 540 943-1684 Bliss Teague 625 5th Avenue SW Hickory North Carolina 28602 Phone 704 324-2164 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 910 488-5986 FLYING TIGERS R/C CLUB months column starts off letter Barrett Powell Hying Tigers RIC Club Morrisville NC Dear Chuck Hying Tigers RIC Club based Jordan Lake Pittsboro NC held its first what expected annual fly-in charity year charity MakeA-Wish Foundation eastern North Carolina Make-A-Wish Foundation internationally known organization sole purpose grant favorite wishes children under 18 have terminal illness life threatening medical conditions founded 1980 US now have 84 chapters US Make-A-Wish has chapters 15 other countries Hying Tigers chose Make-A-Wish Foundation because work kids also enjoy working youth expression kids face both young old see model aircraft lift off ground fly worth untold fortunes lands safely strive smiles go ear ear youth country continuing force behind expansion hobby encourage way can fund raising started 900 am Sunday October 5th attended over 46 pilots registered fly pilots brought 85 different aircraft ranging size 22-inch span up 42% scale 100-inch plus aircraft trainers scale fun-fly pattern gliders helicopters ducted fan jets meet numerous spectators came watch including several boaters Jordan Lake As first time event very happy both attendance flying Everybody good time everybody got fly Prizes donated Hobby Masters Raleigh NC Tower Hobbies Sig Manufacturing sincere thanks appreciation goes participated made premiere event successful photo left right District IV AVP George Abbott Club President Doug Kelly Member Parks Alexander Club VP Tom Evans photo group shot some pilots planes stretching length runway DISTRICT IV HELICOPTER CONTEST BOARD MEMBER District IV now has new helicopter contest board representative Marshall McClung has replaced Bob Harris has moved out District IV Marshall can reached 2722 Fawn Road SW Roanoke VA 24015 Marshall will represent Dist IV AMA helicopter contest board Below photo sent Marshall showing some Virginia crowd IRCHA helicopter internationals held R/C Aviation Country Club Hebron Ohio during August 7th thru 10th Left right Pres Edmunds Marshall McClung Richard Rakes Jim Pruitt Pete Gregores Ben Minor Noah Jesse James Lowery Kneeling best OFB Bruce Bennett Dist Ill just won heli-international straight line speed event vertical climb speed event BOB BABURA AVP MARYLAND Baltimore Area Soaring Society BASS unlimited soaring contest August 23rd 24th 30 contestants Sat 25 Sun altitude record being set Sun event held Walkersville Md yearly event Guy Dickes Pikesville Md broke 2 meter altitude record 3450 feet used thermal sniffer Onset Computer Corporations Data-Logger record altitude down loaded computer upon landing record now being processed Muncie glider used Mini Max Lots thermal activity day photo Guy Dickes after set new record 3450 feet DC RADIO CONTROL CLUB IMAA Bealton Fly-In hosted DCRC Club year superb ever weather perfect pilots great airplanes fabulous Friday over 50 pilots able make flights pilots far north New York far south North Carolina DCRC crew does fine job Fly-In has scheduled next Sept 10111213 1998 Dont miss info came DCRC Newsletter FRIENDLY HOBBY SHOP As closing note Virginia Beach area recently ran across good hobby shop called Debbies RC World found quite few things trying find long time Les Deb Modlin run shop keep up activity area located 2200 Commerce Parkway Virginia Beach Va Thats month Go take kid flying sign up new AMA Member Model Aviation 4 m I] F-I 1 LeI au 1 1 Associate Vice PresIdents Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 Wiihelmina Chihasz 2826 Arbor Place Knooville TN 37917 John G Cooper 4788 Cloister Cove Memphis TN 38118 James M Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr New Albeep MS 38652 Michael Gregory 305 Rockmoet Rd Greenville SC 28615 William T Haywood 4 Robin Circle Foley AL 36535 Karl Hensel 383 Briarwood 842 Meridian MS 39305 Loolse Izzo 286 Hantridge Way Wintersprings FL 32708 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornlne Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Chris Joiner 95 Lee Rd 238 Phenia City AL 36867 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Pueblo Pass Anniston AL 36206 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyrna GA 30082 Clifford Scholefield 4138 NW 33rd Place Galeessille FL 32606 Melvin Sires 781 Boardman Rd Aikee SC 29803 Frank Tiano 15300 Estancia Lane West Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Duzer 3604 N Riser Rd Gainesville GA 30506 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37385 Joseph Micalizzi HC 866 Boa 10397 Fajardo Puerto Rico 00738 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fields 183W Strickland Rd Inlerlachen FL 32148 Phone 904 684-2517 RC Contest Coordinator Kenneth glackmell 207W Sandoreek Rd Enterprise AL 36330 Phone 334 347-4721 need some micro-management few minutes YOUR micro-management micro supervision have tell what Several years ago minutes AMA Board Directors reported very condensed fashion after time lag individual votes Council Members shown Therefore faithfully reported accurately possible minutes page told voted issue Today AMA Hdqrs does very nice job printing Council minutes showing individual vote Im allowed take polls poll Just tell what Should continue re-print minutes Darrell Mims President Central Ala Sport flyers writes members club feel should report minutes AMA meetings anymore because now printed elsewhere magazine concentrate instead local Dist V news pictures can go either way Makes no difference What think Just yesterday finished Council meeting today Nov 10th deadline submission District Reports mag MOST meeting concerned itself budget minutes figures numbers could possibly report accuracy doublechecking Hdqrs Tell what do. Regarding monthly District news-reports Ed Hartley District has web page want copy visit web site URL http/wwwdatawldconilkcrc E-mail jemcneill@junocom Dont forget AMA has changed its dues structure Any young person 19 July 1 98 can now join AIVIA dollar Full coverage full everything except magazine mag would $12 like explosive bomb shells Read think can handle Dont frightened could you looking flying field . year mailed Shirley Malpass Dallas Georgia booklet Get Keep Flying Sites tape Partnerships explaining approach acquire flying field model airplane flying government officials club officers BCMA Bartow County Model Aviation club absorbed enclosed information went out street put info work Club President Bill Malpass reports video tape made hands County Commissioner other County dignitaries After 4 months persuasion convincing county officials have permitted club have field 5 year lease $1 year County officials became dedicated idea County can benefit allowing community reclaim land otherwise fit use snap club officers some County Officials L-R Bill Woods Club Safety Bill Malpass Pres Shirley Malpass Club Treas Gene Camp Bartow County Water Dept Admin Clarence Brown Bartow County Commissioner Denver Pool Club Sec Bruce Nebergall Club VP Heres snap Club Pres Bill awarding beautiful framed plaques County Water Dept Administrator Gene Camp L Bartow County Commissioner Clarence Brown R Ribbon-cutting ceremony remind everyone still have few booklets tapes left want both free pay postage order acquire flying field anything else constructive within club SOMEBODY some person has spark plug things going AMA Hdqrs cant cant YOU US Marine Corps Captain Trey Wilbourn now deceased has flying field named honor Huntsville RCRC club hosted its famous Fall Patten Championships recently Wilbourn Field snap memorial stone honor Capt Wilboum Huntsville once old Huntsvl airport Meet Mike Neville Bham RC Steve Wingard Bham pretty pit crew helper Sharman Corey Atlanta RC Club also held its 2nd Annual Senior Pattern Classic 3 weeks ago hosted entries above Club President CD Mike Jackson holding wife Rene Jackson happy husband wife team Mike told runway 300 50 paved really nice field Pattern same week-end drove Aiken South Carolina cover 11th Annual Fabulous Fall fly-In Aiken RC Soc ARCS AMA Assoc VP Mel Sires CDed affair Club Pres Bud Zobel told 60 contestants showed up want meet important people L-R DC Mel Sires background Carol Giordano Tony Giordano Allen Taylor Billy Moore grandson Kevin Garland & long-serving Assoc VP Richard Jackson Everyone field mentioned land owner PF Beck kindness consideration ARCS club allowing field use Clifford Scholefield prominent president Gainesville Flying Gators has accepted Associate VP position AMA uary 1998 163 Illinois / Indiana / Kentucky/ Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656-3224 Home 708 457-0565 Fax 708 457-2177 E-Mail Internet sysbauer@charliecnsiitedu Associate Vice Presidents Illinois Deb & Scott Justice 1565 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 Indiana Ron Baiiard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Busseii 5000W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421-31 08 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Boa 308 Bargin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Missouri Bob Underwood Eve 314 939-3394 Ken Booher 1016 North East Barnes Dr Lees Summit MO 64086 816 524-7307 Frequency Coordinator Cai Orr RR 1 Boa 123B Higginaville MO 64037 816 584-6284 Fax 816 584-6285 CHICAGO IL Club 864 Checkerboard RC Club Staged 5th Annual Carrier Fun Fly event brainchild CD Lee Ernest highlights Clubs fun-fly season Three tasks required carrier takeoff aerial combat finally carrier landing carrier USS Checkerboard painted field Styrofoam superstructure radar tower added Points awarded successful takeoff painted deck two minutes allowed try cut towed paper streamer again points carrier landing first three pictures order show J Rosencranz J Eggum J Petrzelka readying planes Picture four has winners L R H Naperkowski Tied 1st J Waits 3rd J E Walts 2nd J Rategan Tied 1st Notice battle-damaged carrier Pictures information G Parenti JACKSONVILLE IL Some up-and comtng Combat fliers ten- eleven-year-olds took part Doe Passen s Combat Funtest L R First place J Miller second place J Holt third place M Alston Future killmasters sky LOUISVILLE KY Club #895 Louisville RIC Club held two-day fun-fly home field turnout great 35 pilots 42 aircraft Some 700 spectators entertained flying candy drop children well parachute two never returned earth Captured UFOs Picture shows flightline two-day affair Next have D McDaniel Delta airlines 727 Looks like real crowd pleaser Heres candy drop plane pilot C Drake Hes still waiting parachute come down J Bayer aerobatic smoke P-S 1 have enough information pictures fill about half column After blank pages will appear Get club print People planes identifying information needed Model Aviation / Michigan / Minnesota / Wisconsin Don Bentfield Vice President 1440W Minnehaha St Paul MN 55104-1909 612 645-2984 612645-1223 FAX dbenffield@junocom dbentfield @worldnetattnet Dave Gish 5435 State Hwy 99 Wapello IA 52653 Bud Gorman PO 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 Lindatrom MN 55045 Mike Zingery 6496S 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 MI 48167 Ph 810486-4800 Its hard think January writing column know its coming travels interesting thing pointed out clubs throughout District isone heavily attended events during year Jan 1st New Years Freeze Fly whatever want call points out frustration level northern modeling community during winter months Sure its fun build awhile sure would fun just grab airplane head out field adding three layers clothing However have mall shows exhibits school stuff kids indoor flying swap meets auctions other things provide social aspects sport Its always amazing stories grow larger flying skills increase incidents especially youve forgotten about seem funnier ever before youre beginning wonder youll ever get everything done before spring quitting job now club elections over officers place challenge Dist Club officers set some club goals 98 Become Leader Club plan least different event help members improve flying skills plan Club Picnic Open House sponsors local community plan Funds-For-Charity event plan least school aviation activity kids can furnish Delta Darts want Remember sport has something nearly everyone clubs should provide easy way find uary 1998 165 Minneapolis MN Washburn High School teacher Jeff Kreis part 32- Molly Lein flight instructors student Aircraft Design class Eight teams Midland RIC Modelers Club Midland Ml building Gentle Lady Sophisticated said weather lousy Lady gliders Minnesota R/C Soaring youngsters never noticed Photo Society assisting project D Bergstrom Photo J Ladwig Students Midland Parkdale Hank Liliequist Don Patterson lend Elementary School check out full scale skills group North View Jr aircraft part aviation program High students fourth year sponsored Midland R/C Modelers program sponsored Club Photo D Bergstrom Minneapolis Model Aero Club Photo J Ladwig Six students Oak Grove Intermediate School Bloomington MN thirty students Webster Open School St Paul MN launch airplanes Minneapolis Metrodome dome big enough world competition limited strictly kids Photo J Ladwig Bob Dolly Wischer join flight line Milwaukee Area Radio Kontrol Society MARKS float fly Bob AMA Hall Fame member showed eighty years hasnt slowed down piloting skills MARKS club have sponsored float fly four years Bong Recreation Area Wisconsin its rated premier event Photo R Knetzger great group sixth graders Midland Parkdale Elementary School withSummer Will Return Cedar Rapids airplane built flew PhotoSkyhawks Annual Float Fly Hannen Lake D Bergstromnear Cedar Rapids IA Photo D Gish I] I-li 1 [e uII3 1 1 10] b i Arkansas Loursana New Mexico Oldahonra Texas George M Aldrich Vice President 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 AMA Line 210 650-4707 FAX answers 6th ring away E-mail noblur@junocom Associate Vice Presidents Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 817 662-5587 Sandy Frank 105 N Brazos St Weatherford TX 76086 817 599-7131 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 126-/2 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 Modeling has varied interests virtually impossible person keep up leading edge event type model fly An expert phase will quickly find have new learning curve getting involved another have seen rare individual can win world championship Wakefield now FIB short time competitive pylon racing Joe Foster once did talented Joe us keep pretty welt involved similar types world have today makes time precious commodity Ive spoken before about AMA has changed 90% competition orientation thats less 7% competition now appears some 50% membership really modelers flyers seems fast paced lives make time dear just dont have time build anymore Are members less important scratch builder bet less important have definite responsibility pass some heritage people though really new model aviation Lets take random example person has attracted flying R/C first thing told finds club initial instruction must join AMA No background just HAS join Human nature says will certain amount resentment tight away After 3 years Cat Birds Seat Ive come believe much anti-AMA feeling would avoided someone would take time explain just what AMA Number AMA US Next formed represent model aviation nation service individual local efforts idea pool funds group what individual could accomplish alone should made clear fact AIvIA alone responsible protected frequency radio system just purchased prime importance Finally new member should know AMA representative chosen pass time nation world non-profit provide protective insurance secondary just couple services offered Personally building models relaxing pressure relieving thing Ive ever done life An hour two evening doing some building can create marvelous state mind know us feel way too important remember newer members have probably never cut piece balsa will too busy try building some will never want have solid AMA need least make effort embrace newbies make feel belong Seldom ever hear someone wanting give praise another Recently Howell Gwin wrote about fellow member Beaumont Barustormers R/C Club seems Mr Leo Rick now 81 years young has exemplary example what means devoted modeler club member served secretary least 25 years greatest attribute always willing help need help advice tip AMA cap Mr Rick wish years such happiness thank profusely contribution modeling Enough soapbox stuff Ive got some information share will find important Tip Month fortunate have Bert Striegler District VIII Bert retired major oil company after holding high position years R&D experience Hes aero engineer boot long time modeler well ardent engine collector following message received him recently Methanol under conditions partial combustion produces formic acids rapidly attack iron forming iron formate looks like rust actually jewelers rouge JEWELERS ROUGE gina gave us beautifully polished cylinders test cars wore about 040-inch 10000 miles oils use usually prevent acid attack castor being whole lot better some synthetics Castor polar simply coats iron displaces everything else Most 4strokes recommend synthetics suffer bearing corrosion 2-strokes arent immune some after run oil easy to spread throughout engine 4bangers After run oil such Rislone Marvel Mystery air tool oil have spoken over years just ignore advice Knowing letting jewelers rouge GROW engines dont coat moving parts steel may make sense Iron components steel 166 Model Aviation 4De Hill Mr Help Anyone CDd Tulsa Glue Dobbers CL stunt meet Sept 2021 Rush Loy placed 2nd Beginner Event Keep up Rush youll catch pretty Krystal King 1st Matthew Murphee 3rd Tulsa Glue Dobbers stunt meet Most young flyers have active parents supporting What way curb drive shootings District VIII well represented AMA 97 Nats L-R B Mears 1st Mears 2nd both Lubbock P Cartier NJ 3rd Ray Krupa Mi 4th Roy Krupa Dallas 5th Mears family name Fast Combat Texas An outstanding A-b Wart Hog Ed Couch Ft Worth Tx beautiful ship reports flew good looked Broken Arrow Field Dreams Fan Fly Photos Marlin McGee rado Kansas / Nebraska / North Dakota South Dakota / Wyoming Russ Miller Vice President PO Boa 128 Soles ND 58570 Days 701 445-3332 Evenings 701 220-3190 Fan 701446-3323 rrniIIer339@aoIcom Associate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Tray Lapp 1618 Houston Dr Bismarck 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 571 03-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Blimp owned piloted Rich Kuenning member Lincoln Sky Nights Lincoln NE Thanks again Jason Luebe piloting full scale paraplane dropping candy small children crowd also thank hardworking Russ Ballou Jeremy Encinger Cook Shack Supervisor Kathy Machmuller organizing food service Gary Sandsted HiFlyers Secretary-Treasurer John Boord Srs eleven foot 1936 Buccaneer powered Saito 120 4 cycle News Nebraska Lincoln Sky Knights 1997 Giant Scale Fly books held July 12th 13th new 20 acre flying site went hitch Saturday very windy lot hangar went on Sunday greeted light south wind partly cloudy sky 21 registered pilots approximately 25 aircraft LSK member Terry Majewski treated us man full scale airshow full scale home built Boredom Fighter Bi plane Concessions best area Greg Meyer providing smoked chicken sausage Paul Wanda Cooper provided usual fully stocked concession stand thanks LSK members worked long hard get field ready members helped make event successful event dedicated memory longtime LSK IMAA member Don Neill Don passed away suddenly June master builder very good friend scratch built Giant scale 30s racers known far wide modeling community has lost very valuable member friend great time everyone See ya next year Craig Sparks Submitted Jack Sibert AVP District IX Nebraska HiFlyers Model Airplane Club Grand Island Nebraska 1997 OLD-TIMER FUNFLY September 7 1997 perfect day funfly especially old-timer funfly Very little central Nebraska wind allowed gentle aircraft cruise minimal effort Over 50 aircraft types present almost being flown 35 registered pilots billed Old Timer design event also encouraged pilots high wing trainers also participate non-competitive environment quick survey true old-timer designs present disclosed Old Reliable New Ruler 1941 Pacer 84-inch Powerhouse 84-inch Privateer Trenton Terror GA Birdwing Pacific Ace Pete N Pol Miss America 1937 Cumulus 84-inch 1936 Buccaneer eleven foot 1936 Buccaneer six 84 Flying Quakers Other interesting aircraft present included Waco Biplane two quarter scale WWI Fokker D-VJJs John Boord Sr unknowingly shows off new club T-shirt HiFlyers Grand Island Nebraska Logo February 1998 167 Rich Keunnings blimp Two colorful old-timers Lincoln Sky Nights new field located 134th Waverley Rd Waverley NE Associate vice Presidents U kI 11 [si U 14 Lo] 1 — Arizona / California / Hawaii / Nevada / Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone 602 708-0222 E-mail richh@primenetcom httpj/wwwama-1 Ocorn/ama Glenn Cafler Walnut Creek California 510 933-2086 Michael Harrington Kaneohe Hawaii 808 239-6682 Gary Hover Visalia California 209747-0287 Kal Jensen Reno Nevada 702 329-6430 John Krohn Whittier California 310 692-4177 Bob Reynolds Tucson Arizona 520 296-8183 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner Sacramento California 916 362-1962 See last months column additional AVPa Coordinators September 5 1997 101st Squadron Screaming Eagles AMA District X lost great friend fellow modeler Virgil Wilbur pictured above died age 70 just short 14th Annual Seebree Hayes CL contest directed years Virgil avid control line modeler president Los Angeles based Screaming Eagle club strong supporter youth charitable events such annual Marine Corps Toys Tots Below . group photo scale control line pilots taken Seebree Hayes contest October 12 Pictured few Virgils fellow modelers will miss him dearly 1997 AMA National Aeromodeling Exposition huge success due large part support provided City Alameda Mr Fred Framsted Parks & Recreation Department Mr Framsted instrumental arranging use expansive tarmac recently closed Alameda Naval Air Station site of Expo events Expo 98 drawing board look Alameda site center piece next years modeling extravaganza Expo 98 Approved November 8 Executive Council meeting District X proposed repeating AMA National Aeromodeling Exposition San Jose California area 1998 unanimous enthusiastic show support Executive Council approved Expo 98 established operating budget support event tentative dates Expo August22 through August 30 Labor Day falls September 7 placing Expo two weeks prior holiday Mark calendars now plan week great modeling fun see IMS PasadenaJanuary 89 & 10. AMA District X planning several educational meetings group discusssons during 1998 IMS Model Hobby Show Pasadena AMA will inviting clubs Intro Pilots attend special program development meeting District X plans District meeting special awards luncheon Stop AMA booth location scheduling information Till next time. Keepem safe Keepem flyn ing day Expo 97s Giant Scale Flyin saw estimated crowd 1500 spectators participants Held historic Naval Air Station Alameda northeast edge San Francisco Bay site breathtaking weather perfect. hospitality extended City Alameda absolutely phenomenal AMA District X extend deepest gratitude thanks City Alameda Parks Recreation staff Like modelers Jacob Yetter Mesa Arizona shares intense love model aviation Jacob uses specially designed transmitter fly EZ Sport 40 help AMA Intro Pilots Vic Westlund John Midgorden Arizona Model Aviators Jacob last seen making low inverted passes working perfecting aerobatic maneuvers 168 Model Aviation 4 Alaska / Idaho Montana Oregon Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 9721 3-0090 503 234-4439 EMAIL vpxi@pacifiercom Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 15618 NE 56th Way Redmond WA 98052 Al Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkinson 319 Yellowstone Billings MT 59101 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Reeves Lippincott 1201 Farrow Circle Anchorage AK 99504-2237 Mike Hazel 1073 Windemere Dr NW Salem OR 97304 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vickaburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Boa 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Snaer 781 Lillnoet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Jamie Metcalf recently turned 8 very enthusiastic young pilot Jamie flying third plane pictured fall hasnt wrecked yet just keeps improving flying skills moving up advanced aircraft According Bruce Hadella President Big Sky R/C Modelers Great Falls Montana Jamie inspiration other flyers doesnt just bore holes hot dog around sky flies flight makes works precision flight maneuvers goal compete pattern next year Jamies able coach Granddad former AVP Glen Mischke Bruce also wrote Big Sky club several successful meets year including Pattern Jet Fly-In Fun Flys along Open House working authorization funding get runway paved put cap recent site improvements Pat Johnson came clear Boise fly P-40 Riegel Inaugural AVP Mike Hazel sent following Fantastic describe response sentiments expressed participants Bill Riegel Model Park Inaugural Contest Salem Oregon August 23&24 event put Western Oregon Control Line Flyers celebrate development date field make other fliers region aware facility Over weekend contestants flew Aerobatics Racing Balloon Bust Combat Speed events schedule fairly relaxed allow entrants plenty time visit enjoy activities Some 27 modelers signed up fly whole bunch other modelers came out woodwork spectate check out new field Sunday during break action special ceremony award President Mark Wahlster told crowd flying field came existence primarily because vision work Salem City Councilman Bill Riegel Unfortunately Bill passed away shortly after field established Bills widow Ruth Riegel hand receive special commemorative gift WOLF presentation high point week-end club plans hold events facility 98 hope see Last month promised photos Moses Lake RIC Modelers activities Grant County Fair Ed Way supplied words photos Incidentally different touch used club year outstanding aircraft raffled off beautiful DC-3 2 YS-45s special exhaust headers Moses Lake RIC Club members left Ray Talnter Jim Tabor John Reich Casey McKay show public modelers make planes Casey McKay 1 Jim Tabor worked building board Video flight simulator get attention Ed Way 1 Jim Tabor clubs new framed AMA poster Casey McKay admires Grand Prize winning entry Super Sportster May family have wonderful year 1998 uary 1998 169 Jamie Metcalf plane
Edition: Model Aviation - 1998/02
Page Numbers: 153, 154, 155, 156, 157, 158, 159, 160, 161, 162, 163, 164, 165, 166, 167, 168, 169
Edition: Model Aviation - 1998/02
Page Numbers: 153, 154, 155, 156, 157, 158, 159, 160, 161, 162, 163, 164, 165, 166, 167, 168, 169
A Academy Model Aeronautics Auo 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 year Academy awards scholarships deserving high school seniors intend pursue higher education local state colleges universities awards provided budgeted amount general funds monies individual organization donations Basic awards Charles H Grant Scholarships Applicants screened ranked national test scores class ranking school community activities modeling activities other criteria Recipients must AMA members minimum three years prior applying enrolled accredited institution following school year Screening final selections committee Betty Stream Cliff Telford Ed McCollough Russ Miller Charlie Bauer Bob Underwood its recommendations presented AMA Executive Council approval Out 35 applicants five Charles H Grant scholarships totaling $25000 awarded Following brief biographical sketches winner Thomas Akers $6000 winner Thomas graduated Thousand Oaks High School Thousand Oaks California attending Cal Poly State University San Luis Obispo _____planning major aeronautical engineering high school studies included advance placement courses such areas physics economicslAmerican political systems English calculus schedule included program manufacturing technologies Thomas president Science Club Construction Club member International Club Academic Decathlon Team principal first chair French Horn player Conejo Youth Symphony addition high school band played alto sax Jazz Band also sang church choir active member local Boy Scout Explorer Post Thomas got apprenticeship through AMA club member lead opportunity specialize composite structure fabrication full-scale aircraft As result Thomas employed local design fabrication shop tasks included building display models flying prototypes new military commercial aircraft Thomass modeling began age 11 parents bought him Gentle Lady Sailplane taught fly joined Thousand Oaks Soaring Society TOSS constructing model club members used models instruct him flying Gentle Lady completed Thomas began entering local club contests won national local soaring awards ensuing years Recent modeling activities have led him design scratch-built sailplanes including creating molds fuselage cutting foam core wings Thomas said people Southern California find skills level feel comfortable having him build repair airplanes high point 1997 modeling experience accompanying United States F3B team Ankara Turkey serve two ground crew members World Championships Thomas said challenge modeling has helped him allowing relate physics mumbo jumbo real life applications could over again thing would change modeling career would start sooner Tabulated Certified Public Accounting firm Brady Ware Schoenfeld Inc results announced Wednesday November 26 1997 Copies complete tabulation can obtained contacting Mary Lou Vojslavek AMA Headquarters District II Vice President *WesDeCou1517 Joe Beshar875 Ray Juschkus361 Others69 District IV Vice President * Chuck Foreman751 Others12 District VI Vice President * Charlie Bauer1867 Jim Sears1400 Others77 District VIII Vice President Sandy Frank1305 Others85 District X Vice President * Rich Hanson1891 Others122 * incumbent February 1998 153 View HQ See Page 184 Michael Harrison Another $6000 winner Michael graduate Lakeside High School Hot Springs Arkansas pursuing pre dentistiy University Arkansas Michael ranked first graduating class gradepoint average supplemented advanced placement classes biology chemistry calculus-based physics class Beyond classroom Michael found much fill schedule Clubs included Spanish Future Business Leaders Youth Youth Math Beta Club Fellowship Christian Athletes also lettered basketball golf During four years Michael named Outstanding Student club academic activity Senior named National Honor Society Michael Eagle Scout Troop 2 Ounchita Area Council Hot Springs project supervising eight people determining flood level nine campgrounds central Arkansas area Scouts also resulted hours trail clean-up other projects As volunteer St Josephs Regional Health Center Michael worked infonnation desk assisted other ways Michael also earned rank Master Grand Knight being youth leader St Johns Catholic Youth Ministry faith very important said cany everywhere go Michael member Mid-America Hying Club Hot Springs ifi cannot remember time did fly model airplanes sald father started soon could hold transmitter has competitively flying Radio Control Aerobatics about four years first contest Houston TX earmarked discouraging experience However hard work concentration heeding fathers advice resulted trophy spite having compete against adults took much tmphy home contest Houston said Michael leamed does matter something seems begin outcome will whatever want want badly enough read somewhere life 10% what happens 90% react Zawistoski $5000 recipient Carl graduate Edgewood High School Ellettsville Indiana attending Rose Hulman Institute Technology Valedictorian high school graduating class Carl played percussion jazz concert marching bands lead individual awards participation special groups employment local musical functions During sophomore junior senior years lettered soccer involved German Club Academic Super Bowl Soccer Club Throughout Carls high school years independent study research scientific fields led awards USAF US Navy NASA RCA science departments Purdue Evansville Yale 1995 Carl received scholarship attended National Science Foundation Exploration Careers Science Indiana University worked Dr Michael Hosek researching performing experiments etching titanium tips tunneling electron microscope activities awards prompted designing building 34meter wind tunnel used experiments such measuring lift-to-drag ratio changing angle incidence canard wing observing airflow over sailboat mast different vortex generators Carl has working part-time two years High Energy Physics Department Indiana University CERN/ATLAS Particle Detector Project under Drs Harold Ogren David Rust Carls modeling activity began age six plastic airplanes experimental prowess led him using spare kit parts design new modelsbalsa gliders mbber-powered Free Flight models special emphasis canards Now flying Radio Control sailplanes occupies modeling interests basic idea creating engineering own thoughts working gizmos has always intrigued said First paper airplanes reached new levels learning moving complicated forms models drive discovering new information through process engineering keeps rebuilding paper airplanes Ronald Alexander Burns Alex $4000 recipient Alex graduated Austin High School Decatur Alabama advanced diploma attending University Alabama majoring engineering Alex pursued college prep program included variety advanced placement honors courses science-related areas math English Computer programming studies also played important role helped schools team garner first place Freed Hardeman University High School Programming competition Alex received variety awards including National Honor Society VFW Voice Democracy Winner Mu Alpha Theta math honor society American Legion award high school activities included band newspaper varsity soccer Chemistry Club French Club As newspaper editor used computer skills help create layout method publicationrather sending professional printerresulting considerable savings school soccer clinic coach Boys Girls Club office assistant Adult Community Education program also served information desk Parkway Hospital Morgan County Volunteer Bureau St Anns church youth group claimed portion time did math science tutoring Alexs modeling career started age nine learned fly Sig Kadet Senior uncle built dad leamed him Since other models have built flown tendency toward military aircraft have really enjoyed warbirds seem real showstoppers club flying field said Alex F4U quarterly project winner club Decatur Model Airplane Club About four years ago began racing club version Quickie-500 model called Club 20 racer powered 20-sized engine Two years ago season point champion also Q-500 judge pylon 2 building Global Raven powered Saito 90 note committee upon notification scholarship Alex wrote Thank generous scholarship toward education never imagined that time spent basement would ever amount anything airplanes fun Jake $4000 winner Jake graduated McNary High School Keizer Oregon pursuing mechanical engineering degree Whitworth College Spokane Washington hopes someday design full-scale aircraft preparation engineering Jake focused variety subjects math science drafting number courses advanced placement lettered swimming four years high school state champion 50-yard freestyle member track team four years receiving varsity letter year During senior year state meet finalist 110-yard high hurdles 300-yard intermediate hurdles During summer 1997 participated 154 Model Aviation k meet Shanghai China Junior National Swim meet Clovis California active member church youth group involved road clean-up soup kitchens Jakes modeling career began age eight received inexpensive Control Line model rapidly developed interest quickly hooked model airplanes said course enjoying activity took notice group called Keizer RC Association Through help instructor learned fly purchased Super Sportster 40 kit building flying model took notice something called Free Flight said new grabbed interest very quickly Through contact Ed Whitten regarding some plans Jake contacted Andrew Tagliafico concerning indoor activity area Through Andys help Willamette Modelers club Jake began entering local indoor meets Jakes early indoor efforts progressed PAl Federation Aeronautique Intemationale level building flying FiD models competed World Championships United States first-ever Junior competitor won title Junior World Champion two-flight total 7201 minutes just recently finished first variable pitch propeller Im anxious test look out Steve Brown Caesar Banks said Scholarships awarded addition Charles H Grant awards Criteria based factors specified contributors names awards made following details awards recipients Hutchinson Scholarship Presented applicant exemplifies outstanding achievement Free Flight Jake Palmer awarded $1000 Weak Signals year Weak Signals RC Club conducts special raffle during exposition Toledo proceeds donations awarded club top Grant scholarship recipient year $4000 donation equally distributed between Thomas Akers Michael Harrison Sig Scholaiship Monies based financial need modeling activity Matthew ted Sig Manufacturing Company $2500 award given Matthew Arunski Manchester Missouri graduated honors Patkway South High School Manchester attending University Kansas Architectural Engineering Program addition excellent academic record Matthew participated football wrestling four-year tennis team member member schools award-winning debate team proud serving Peer Teacher working seventh graders about importance selfesteem individuality represented school Boys State elected State Representative position Matthew also volunteered St Josephs Hospital information desk Working school active development Habitat Humanity effort forming core group students build houses during summer less fortunate Matthew devoted time Circle Concern local organization helps families need maintenance worker City Manchester Parks Recreation Department Matthew has active AMA member since 1990 modeling career began age five first flew 1hA Control Line models first competition experience Balloon Burst sponsored Lafayette Esquadrille Club St Louis area third-place win along fathers interest Combat stimulated him design compete Combat 1993 age 14 placed second Slow Combat first Combat AMA Nationals Lawrenceville Illinois Since has opportunities reveal prowess competitive skills am excited continue utilize skills conceptualization design college have fostered through years model design construction said Matthew AMA did just allow opportunity fly models helped develop skills will continue use Academy offers heartfelt congratulations scholarship winners wishes success future endeavors aeromodeling experiences profound thank individuals organizations generous donations made scholarships possible uary 1998 155 Executive Council Meeting Highlights Motions made November 8-9 1997 Executive Council Meeting ig Minu notions sh official untd Vice Presiden MOTION C Bauer VI moved G Aldrich VIII seconded accept single candidate statement two publications Motion passed unanimously MOTION II C Bauer VI moved W De Cou II seconded approve 1998 Nats have 5A status dates being Indoor May 27-31 Johnson City TN Outdoor July 10-August 4 Muncie IN Motion passed unanimously MOTION III E McCollough XI moved C Bauer -~VI seconded accept 1998 Operating Budget Motion passed unanimously MOTION IV B Brown III moved C Bauer VI seconded sum $125000 added proposed budget advertising/marketing research line 7009080 marketing/public relations Motion passed unanimously MOTION V B Brown III moved R Miller IX seconded amend budget increase line 6000100 $4321884 Motion passed unanimously ED note Line #6000 100 refers income Open Full memberships MOTION VI E McCollough XI moved W De Cou II seconded amend budget increase line 7105450 $4500 Motion passed unanimously ED note Line #7105450 refers AMA budget item Homecoming/Grand Event MOTION VII E McCollough XI moved W De Cou ~II seconded amend budget increase line 7009060 $8000 Celebration Pioneers Motion passed unanimously ED note Line #7009060 refers AMA budget item special events MOTION VIII E McCollough XI moved W De Cou II seconded amend budget increase line 6005600 $195000 Motion passed unanimously ED note Line #6005600 refers income AMA expects receive Supply/Souvenir sales MOTION IX B McCollough XI moved C Bauer VI seconded adjust amount allocated FAI competitors projected actual FAI approved amount Motion passed unanimously 4 MOTION X E McCollough XI moved B Brown III seconded accept Capital Budget Motion passed unanimously MOTION XI J McNeill V moved D Bentfield VII seconded rescind Motion V July 1997 council meeting motion adopt 2nd page Publications Committees General Policies Model Aviation columns July 22 1995 Executive Council minutes Appendix V Motion failed 5 yes IV V VIII NAA 8 no II III VI VII IX X XI EVP ON XII R Miller IX moved B Brown III seconded have $3000 added District V budget balance 1997 Motion passed 11 yes II III IV VI VII IX X XI EVP NAA 1 no VIII 1 abstain V MOTION XIII R Miller IX moved W De Cou II seconded Executive Director having met requirements position will receive bonus stated contract Motion passed 12 yes II III IV V VI VII VIII IX X XI EVP NAA representative out room time vote Executive Council members present Sunday meeting MOTION XIV C Foreman IV moved D Holland EVP seconded funds received sale Reston VA Property along future payments mortgage placed special interest bearing account until such time funds released construction AMA headquarters building AMA property Muncie Indiana See Motion XVI Motion tabled MOTION XV D Holland EVP moved E llough seconded MOTION XIV tabled Motion passed 7 yes II III VI XI EVP NAA 5 no IV V VIII X 1 absent IX MOTION XVI C Foreman IV moved D Holland EVP seconded funds received sale Reston VA Property placed restricted fund purpose AMA HQ building facility Motion passed12 yes II III IV V VI VII VIII X XI EVP NAA MOTION XVII R Hanson X moved W De Cou II seconded AMA National Aeromodeling Exposition held again 1998 area San Jose California $10000 operating fund established Motion passed 10 yes II III IV V VI VII VIII X XI NAA MOTION XVIII R Hanson X moved B Brown III seconded AMA Executive Council approve dollar dollar matching fund grant 1997 Flying Site Assistance Fund up maximum $10000 distributed Pomona Valley Model Airplane club upon adequate demonstration expended matching funds toward development site Motion passed 10 yes II III IV V VI VII VIII X XI NAA 156 Model Aviation l erly 1 LEG AMAs HistoryPast Present Future John Worth HISTORY IN THE MAKING Typically history thought recording what has already happened Yet making history continuous ongoing activityhistory being made happens Furthermore possible make some history happen according plan Thats what happens events such Nationals scheduled advance schedulethe AMA Contest Calendar examplewe know what expect expect expect have fair idea likely participate knew therefore scheduled 1996 Celebration Eagles Muncie would big event famous modelers attending obvious advance would major historical occasion unknown big successful event would Now can look back appreciate bigger successful expected so-called once lifetime experience now based popular response 1996 event plus some new favorable factors can expect experience will repeated 1998 Already dubbed Year Pioneer 1998 has scheduled what being called Celebration Eagles II So now looking forward another once lifetime event big difference between 1996 1998 events good possibility number Hall Famers able attend 1996 may present 1998 Among Bill Winter Frank Zaic Ben Shereshaw Mike Granieri Hurst Bowers Walt Good Bob Holland Hewitt Phillips etc same time first Eagles event have said would come another scheduled So appears Eagles II could memorable 1996 event opened AMA NATS schedule year similar manner perhaps historical significance 1998 event will serve kickoff annual SAM Society Antique Modelers Championships practically guaranteeing number famous modelers attendance will greaterthe nature SAM organization members oldtimers active contest fliers 50 years ago perspective once again responsible establishment AMA mid-thirties will gathering Muncie Thus again will historical reunion already part AMA s history event intended old-timers important AMA members ages participatethe mixture will add flavor what AMA today Young old sharing fun fellowship aeromodeling Keep mind come event relatively new members AMA will part what will looked upon future another great past historical events lives sure among part segment AMAs history start scheduling now Plan arrive Muncie Friday afternoon September 11 1998 attend welcoming party night AMA Museum following Saturday night 12th plan beat Pioneers Banquet some very special presentations will made honor certaln heroes history Next plan start contest flying SAM Champs begins Sept 13th continues through 18th havent SAM Champs will enjoy spectrum competition events hall back beginnings AMA some modern twists make flying incredible show factor makes simply repeat old-time contests Back beginnings everyones engines ran well nor did fliers know tricks obtaining outstanding performance Today however based past years flying learning applying experiences performance level uniformly high Often bad luck shoulda known better mistakes separates winners losers Compared old days big difference seldom lot cranldng cussing trying get engines run techniques have perfected including knowing pick good air just much wind rubber motors torque meters back get reliable dethermalizer action again history interesting models basically what years ago theyre supposed lot has leamed about make fly right good bad weather Models now being flown well often thought dogs inconsistent competence level generally much higher average antiquer today could apply present knowledge days old would probably have champion back Regardless hes having fun now before shows spirit pervades SAM champs 1998 offers prime time part Meanwhile campaign recognize Pioneers special emphasis will 70 years age 1998 continuing goal induct deserving honor AMA Hall Fame being restricted five six typically inducted year reality under current selection process potential Hall Famers will live long enough enjoy celebrity status could entitled idea diminish status already Hall Fame suddenly adding bunch Rather aim get deserve honor still around Posthumous induction Hall Fame satisfactory situation cant avoided can avoided general sentiment seems Get Done sidelight already Hall Fame generally dont seem find matter urgencytheyre already too bad about Yet will readily admit process often matter luck candidates given year can make world difference voting significant fact less 100 people Hall Fame date AMA having existence 61 years thats average less two people inducted per year current membership base about 150000 members percentage inductees looks skimpier Should satisfied say having few people Hall Fame recognition good situation intent exploration situation constructive assumption majority members agree situation could improved Toward end would appreciated reading would advise AMA district Vice-Presidents feeling issue Whether get people Hall Fame sooner might happen via present selection process think its important have contributed progress aeromodeling receive appropriate recognition ongoing effort solicitation biographies such people accumulation file ready access membership interested knowing about biographies being gathered AMA Historian Norm Rosenstock will provide basis future publicity honors possible awards addition writing AMA history about stood out above rank file Its part knowing came guide us going uary 1998 157 C4NI WTJ XU m Doug Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 757-7454 make special trip see museum headquarters flying site Having flying site same place have headquarters has allowed us convert Nats losing proposition positive cash flow situation done past year statement operations Nationals produced below will shortly complete year financial statements will become available will give some tentative numbers soon available final numbers will have wait until auditors complete work time will begin furnish copies balance sheet income expense statement other items interest Executive Council meeting will held Saturday Sunday November 8-9 1997 column has Monday November 10 deadline leaves problem what write hope able present summary form some proposed receipts expenditures year 1998 though Budget Committee has worked proposed budget department heads Executive Director others have input often items Executive Council wants add various reasons considerations budget items Like everything else have something give up something big compromise event get budget finalized am going give parts will wait until completed will talk about some other items instead budget passed contained changes exact totals ready today other matters travels concern hear whether AMA intends get business land ownership Since have flying site Muncie lot people have assumed going spread out buy similar sites everywhere some talk about trying have district flying sites something within present intent capability AMA own land manage have constant lawsuits loss land improvements vandalism etc would require constant monitoring have money organization intent present time Muncie property used great deal frequency during flying season expos special events such Celebration Eagles coming year will homecoming another Grand Event hobby industry relationship between AMA hobby industry important both groupsto continue development good products increase number people building airplanes Nationals some international meets local district meets special interest groups fly Muncie site have never Muncie really would worth time go whether attend Nats just ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONPOTICS Nationals October 31 1997 Nats Incume Mechanics Fees Entry Fees Late tntry Fees Outdoor FF Entry Fees Indoor FF totry Fees teent Fees Late Event Fees Dorm Fees Trophy Spoosorships Nato Booth Space Concessions Hobby Shop Sales Less Cost Items Sold Soaseoir Sales Less Cost Items Sold Miscellaneous Total Rats Income Rats tepense Rats Planoing Meetings Equipment Rental & Repairs Officials Trasel Officials Lodgong Officials Hats Shirts etc Staff Trasel & Lodging Cars Trucks Trailers Miscellaneous Supplies & Freight Trophies Telephonen Officials Parties Aeards Rats Pt Posters Signs Forms losurance & Other Eapeose Site Rental Contest Supplies Indoor Free Flight Outdoor Free Flight Total Rats Cost MATS EI INCCW OR COST SHH HO tee tee eu tee 28 78t 12 327586 1118663 6599 79 39 698 19 228557 see ee 347e IC 1787 He 35 158 Model Aviation BC @ ee 3286312 tee 1 OH 75 3e HO 16148 624 458684 eee 6 e64 47 128 ee 48655 385 19 11547 le 7483 6743 e ee 343686 393198 5 eu ee 32397 Hee e ee 35 521 H9 4169 le mi F-li 1 [ UE1 1 ie] 1 Connecticut Maine Massachusetts New Hampshire / Rhode Island/Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 -1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 AlIen Road Billerica MA 01821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-31 46 MC McGuftin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 03106-1077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1866 STATE OF MAINE SCALE SHOOT OUT event has held past five years seems get better year addition two days scale flying Bar-B-Que Saturday night worth attending its own merits contests just happen usually through efforts several clubs members cases some people seem much work co ordinating efforts other people contest Ray Robin LaBonte seem spark plugs Also Robins family did much work food stand Bar B-Que Also Bill Reeve Dave Skillings contributed greatly What heck lot people involved great jobthanks great week-end have numerous pictures sent Peter Flanigan Mac McGuffin some own too column next month plan show some pictures Pittsfield Mall show month after use some Maine Lets see what happens plans Listed pilots event order placing rest column will contaln some pictures have FUN SCALE SPORTSMAN 1 Carl JacksonSuper Chipmunk 2 Carl PetersonPiperJ-3 3 Jeff CampbellExtra 300 4 Keith MeyB-17 5 James GleasonTA-152 6 Linwood WhittenLaser 200 7 Harry NewmanAeronca 7AC 8 Mark DuvalBT-13 9 Al LavigneSuper Chipmunk 10 Ara DedakianBrewster Buffalo 11 Roland WoodworthWaco 12 William CroneFly Baby Bi-Plane FUN SCALE EXPERT 1 Tom Kosewski 2 Eric Guilmet 3 Peter Flanigan 4 John Chevalier 5 Jim Baker 6 Dave Skillings 7 Jack Buckley 8 Jack Owens 9 Bill Reeve 10 Ken Owens 11 Brenalley 12 Ron Gagner Sopwith Pup Spacewalker Sukhoi Decathlon Extra 230 Spacewalker Pitts Extra 300L T-28 Extra 300 Cessna 182 AT-6 SPORT SCALE SPORTSMAN 1 John WoodSpacewalker 2 Gus DeltwasStinson L-5 3 Mitch BuckleyExtra 300L 4 James GleasonP-40K 5 James SemomanPT-19 6 Jeff CampbellL-21 Super Cub 7 Keith MeyPiper J-3 8 Ara DedakianAeronca 7AC SPORT SCALE EXPERT 1 Charlie Nelson 2 Robert Pickney 3 Ed Estabrook 4 John Chevalier 5 Tom Kosewski 6 Lloyd Roberts 7 Roy Vallincourt 8 Bill Killiam 9 Ron Gagner 10 Jim Plucinski 11 Lindsey Smith 12 Richard Carlson 13 Bill Curliss 14 Bill Steffes 15 Jack Buckley TEAM SCALE 1 Steffes/Kohler 2 Mitchell/Guilmet 3 Thayer/Kill 4 SawyerlEstabrook 5 Nelson Labonte Waco VKS7F Piper NE- 1 P-47 Ryan STA Fokker D-VII Fly Baby Stinson L-5 Fokker D-VII Morrisey Bravo Fokker DR-i Decathlon Douglas Dauntless Waco YMF-5 AT-6 Facetmobile Hellcat Clip Wing J-3 Fly Baby Bipe P-40 Spacewalker II model retracts bomb drop weighed 115 pounds flew very well sound did seem scale February 1998 159 Bill Reeve T-28 Pica kit weighs 7 pounds powered OS 61 Retracts flaps Lloyd Roberts Fly Baby believe modeled after full size aircraft once owned Lloyd What could appropriate German dog under German airplane dog followed owner constantly two days am surprised needed nap Unfortunately know owners name Part pit area some airplanes flown during two days Keith Mey Stormville NY B-17 powered 4-05 electric motors Eric Guilmet flying Bill Mitchell observes judges put lot time sun time F i 1 [s ElM 1 1 is] 1 — 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 decou @ gramercyioacom Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightstown NJ 08020-4501 Roy Brown USAF AFCENT CMR 460 BOX SSS APO AC 09703 Ray Juschkus 09 Livrngstorr Street St James NY 1 178e James M Lewis PO St Ogderrbcrg NY 13669-0061 Dave Mathewson Sex 613 Comics NY 13531 Bill Miller PO Boo 335 Prioceton Jonctien NJ 08550 Tom Murray 31 voerhees Once Boskirrg Ridge NJ 07920 Marlene Nlkodem 407 Willow Street Lockyot NY 14094 Bitt Poytlrress 2 Hemlock CooS Seogejes NY 12477 Adam Suttler4t Perry Aveoce Latham NY 12110-2433 Terry Terrenoire tOt Srrritlrtield Or. Cedicolt NY 13760-4329 Frequency Coordinator Lon Suatar 53 AirpoS Oscego Coonty Airyod Foltorr NY 13069 315 599-6093 THE STATE OF THE DISTRICT Ive just returned home last Executive Council meeting current term Vice President results 1997 election wont known another few weeks could last column pen . least awhile Im going take opportunity give thoughts state district made some commitments prior special election Ill give view progress Ive made toward fulfilling opinions differ expect hear experience thus far tells reluctant let know feelings mail over past year has ranged simple questions pleas help thanks jobs well done Ive seen well-reasoned paragraphs explaining viewpoints different own . Ive swayed Ive seen vituperative diatribes akin exhibitionistic orgy young boy piece chalk outhouse wall missives have swayed too have will continue value comments criticisms suggestions Field acquisition retention efforts promised delivered havent won battle havent lost either Indeed some efforts have taken longer term office still going Galeville effort might result saving particular site will think have positive impact such efforts future Don Ross Aram Schlosberg Bob Langelius Jean Pailet name few have tireless efforts behalf would like save Galeville hours dollars have put effort numbers hundreds another site-related case able obtain funds help club finish runway project abandoned contractor ultimate completion project substantial positive impact club membership gave club grand opportunity involve local politicians photo op . almost always good idea Before read column will have started put place system district committees national coordinating body primary purpose will provide advice counsel manner field acquisition retention efforts across country Its overdue its plate Membership stimulation another key plank campaign platform last year early 90s hired marketing firm help promote AMA membership results very positive Indeed during years experienced highest membership numbers history decision made eliminate marketing effort membership began decline doing today recent dues increase can attributed large measure wholly membership decline have appointed chairman membership committee Executive Council has indicated its total support revitalized marketing effort way fixing membership problem research marketing professionals Look near term reports results effort personal opinion particular effort very foundation long-term viability organization dont wait reports Get out sign up member two own Communication key progress respects Weve done lot district enhance ability share opinions Weve always able telephone other mail used cheap Now e-mail Internet theres virtually no reason cant communicate real-time basis costeffective manner have seen District II web page yet AVP Dave Mathewson accepted Create Page challenge has done superb job Visit us http /www amadistrictiiorg page interesting forum club display its accomplishments upcoming events newsletters . whatever Get webmaster Dave give him suggestions what youd like see web page Some vital links communications chain AVPS Check column header whenever chance meet fine folks remember thank hours dedicated service district hobby write articles take pictures help solve problems fly less would like because time spent behalf get paid nothing satisfaction personal thanks efforts during past year District okay shape Im convinced can great shape Continued efforts scope magnitude weve started continued support dedicated modelers will make happen engine Without good engine doesnt make difference whos drivers seat . Model Aviation ciate Vice PresIdents EC Meeting Minutes Available complete copy approved minutes quarterly Executive Council meeting available AMA member request copy most-recently approved minutes will provided no charge Council meets quarterly minutes given meeting approved following meeting Additional copies minutes other meetings $5 shipping handling charge Requests may submitted AMA Administration telephone via fax writing Minutes recent Council meeting will also posted AMA bulletin board Aeromodeler s Airway telephone requests dial 765 287-1256 extension 201 210 fax requests use 765 741-0057 $10 minimum credit card orders Ohio / Pennsylvania / West Virginia Bob Brown Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 Assaniate Vise Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Goad Celamban OH 43229-2008 614 891-1643 David H Ellis 5261 DeWiS Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 304 776-ides Nelsan Gould 1944 Idaho Street Alleotowo PA 18103-8519 610 797-6597 Jabs Hatheway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 412 925-3266 Dasald Klnpp 637 Hamilton Goad Trappe PA 19426-2256 610 409-0129 Frank NaIl 4573 Lamme Road Dayton OH 45449 513 435-9232 Machew Tarawnkl 524 Jefieroon Street Ponsnille PA 17901 717 622-0435 Jaseph 5 Vistay 1361 Cranbrook Orion PO Soo 651 Moamee OH 43037-3062 Frequesny Cuordinatar Jahn Cattle 1012 Wyoming Anyone Potty Fort PA 16704 Phone 717 267-6970 WILKES BARRE-SCRANTON AIR SHOW Wilkes Bane-Scranton Air Show joint effort between Tuscarora R/C Club Wyoming Valley Flyers interaction between Air Force Thunderbirds modelers highlight show Amanda Macuch dad Rich invited Thunderbirds try RIC flying Major Mark Arlinghaus opposing solo pilot accepted invitation proceeded make picture perfect flight first remark Wow sensitive planerr Amanda Macuch Gil Waltersr Thunderbirdrs Major Arlingbaus fly F-14 Major Arlinghaus thanks Gil Walters John Rynkiewicz hospitality KRC ELECTRIC FLY Keystone RIC Clubs 18th Annual Electric Fly bigger better ever According CD John Hickey 230 registered pilots 27 states Canada Great Britain Australia 430 airplanes flight line display area Dave Baron owns beautiful B-17 John Hickey CD KRC Electric Fly flight line KRC Electric Fly very active VALLEY RIC CLUB Forty two entrants Northeast participated 25th Annual Fun Fly contest Sayre Pennsylvania Flying started pizza party Friday evening continued through Sunday winners received Baron engraved crystal bowls Jennings Plaques merchandise awards catered picnic Saturday evening enjoyed over 70 entrants club members families evenings events concluded big bang Rocky Rachau CD Dan Luchaco insisted contest enjoyment JACKSON RIC ACES Kyle Lewis great newsletter editor Jackson RIC Aces Jackson Ohio provided following picture clubrs banner Telemaster tow plane would appreciate knowledge banner towing construction call Kyle 614 286-6004 Incidentally Kyle sixteen years old has newsletter editor 2 P2 years AMA member 6 years Keep up excellent work banner February 1998 161 Wyoming Valley Modelers airshow Participants Valley R/C Fun Fly I1 11 LS ELU 1 t m Delaware / District Columbia / Maryland fNortli Carolina / Virginia Chuck Foreman Vice President 412 Pine Cone Ct Kill Devil Hill NC 27948 Phone 919 441-5855 Fax 919 441-6554 cforeman @rnodelaircraftorg Associate Vice Presidents George Abbott 8712 Westlake Ct Raleigh NC 27613 Phone 919 848-6719 Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144-1130 Phone 410 969-9356 Douglas Barry 5300 Olde Millbrooke Dr Glen Allen VA 23060 Phone 804 270-5039 Allen Eklund 8415 Maeve Ct Clemmons NC 27012 Phone 910 766-1231 Bob Champine 205 Tipton 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 Waynasboro VA 22980-3346 Phone 540 943-1684 Bliss Teague 625 5th Avenue SW Hickory North Carolina 28602 Phone 704 324-2164 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 910 488-5986 FLYING TIGERS R/C CLUB months column starts off letter Barrett Powell Hying Tigers RIC Club Morrisville NC Dear Chuck Hying Tigers RIC Club based Jordan Lake Pittsboro NC held its first what expected annual fly-in charity year charity MakeA-Wish Foundation eastern North Carolina Make-A-Wish Foundation internationally known organization sole purpose grant favorite wishes children under 18 have terminal illness life threatening medical conditions founded 1980 US now have 84 chapters US Make-A-Wish has chapters 15 other countries Hying Tigers chose Make-A-Wish Foundation because work kids also enjoy working youth expression kids face both young old see model aircraft lift off ground fly worth untold fortunes lands safely strive smiles go ear ear youth country continuing force behind expansion hobby encourage way can fund raising started 900 am Sunday October 5th attended over 46 pilots registered fly pilots brought 85 different aircraft ranging size 22-inch span up 42% scale 100-inch plus aircraft trainers scale fun-fly pattern gliders helicopters ducted fan jets meet numerous spectators came watch including several boaters Jordan Lake As first time event very happy both attendance flying Everybody good time everybody got fly Prizes donated Hobby Masters Raleigh NC Tower Hobbies Sig Manufacturing sincere thanks appreciation goes participated made premiere event successful photo left right District IV AVP George Abbott Club President Doug Kelly Member Parks Alexander Club VP Tom Evans photo group shot some pilots planes stretching length runway DISTRICT IV HELICOPTER CONTEST BOARD MEMBER District IV now has new helicopter contest board representative Marshall McClung has replaced Bob Harris has moved out District IV Marshall can reached 2722 Fawn Road SW Roanoke VA 24015 Marshall will represent Dist IV AMA helicopter contest board Below photo sent Marshall showing some Virginia crowd IRCHA helicopter internationals held R/C Aviation Country Club Hebron Ohio during August 7th thru 10th Left right Pres Edmunds Marshall McClung Richard Rakes Jim Pruitt Pete Gregores Ben Minor Noah Jesse James Lowery Kneeling best OFB Bruce Bennett Dist Ill just won heli-international straight line speed event vertical climb speed event BOB BABURA AVP MARYLAND Baltimore Area Soaring Society BASS unlimited soaring contest August 23rd 24th 30 contestants Sat 25 Sun altitude record being set Sun event held Walkersville Md yearly event Guy Dickes Pikesville Md broke 2 meter altitude record 3450 feet used thermal sniffer Onset Computer Corporations Data-Logger record altitude down loaded computer upon landing record now being processed Muncie glider used Mini Max Lots thermal activity day photo Guy Dickes after set new record 3450 feet DC RADIO CONTROL CLUB IMAA Bealton Fly-In hosted DCRC Club year superb ever weather perfect pilots great airplanes fabulous Friday over 50 pilots able make flights pilots far north New York far south North Carolina DCRC crew does fine job Fly-In has scheduled next Sept 10111213 1998 Dont miss info came DCRC Newsletter FRIENDLY HOBBY SHOP As closing note Virginia Beach area recently ran across good hobby shop called Debbies RC World found quite few things trying find long time Les Deb Modlin run shop keep up activity area located 2200 Commerce Parkway Virginia Beach Va Thats month Go take kid flying sign up new AMA Member Model Aviation 4 m I] F-I 1 LeI au 1 1 Associate Vice PresIdents Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 Wiihelmina Chihasz 2826 Arbor Place Knooville TN 37917 John G Cooper 4788 Cloister Cove Memphis TN 38118 James M Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr New Albeep MS 38652 Michael Gregory 305 Rockmoet Rd Greenville SC 28615 William T Haywood 4 Robin Circle Foley AL 36535 Karl Hensel 383 Briarwood 842 Meridian MS 39305 Loolse Izzo 286 Hantridge Way Wintersprings FL 32708 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornlne Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Chris Joiner 95 Lee Rd 238 Phenia City AL 36867 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Pueblo Pass Anniston AL 36206 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyrna GA 30082 Clifford Scholefield 4138 NW 33rd Place Galeessille FL 32606 Melvin Sires 781 Boardman Rd Aikee SC 29803 Frank Tiano 15300 Estancia Lane West Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Duzer 3604 N Riser Rd Gainesville GA 30506 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37385 Joseph Micalizzi HC 866 Boa 10397 Fajardo Puerto Rico 00738 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fields 183W Strickland Rd Inlerlachen FL 32148 Phone 904 684-2517 RC Contest Coordinator Kenneth glackmell 207W Sandoreek Rd Enterprise AL 36330 Phone 334 347-4721 need some micro-management few minutes YOUR micro-management micro supervision have tell what Several years ago minutes AMA Board Directors reported very condensed fashion after time lag individual votes Council Members shown Therefore faithfully reported accurately possible minutes page told voted issue Today AMA Hdqrs does very nice job printing Council minutes showing individual vote Im allowed take polls poll Just tell what Should continue re-print minutes Darrell Mims President Central Ala Sport flyers writes members club feel should report minutes AMA meetings anymore because now printed elsewhere magazine concentrate instead local Dist V news pictures can go either way Makes no difference What think Just yesterday finished Council meeting today Nov 10th deadline submission District Reports mag MOST meeting concerned itself budget minutes figures numbers could possibly report accuracy doublechecking Hdqrs Tell what do. Regarding monthly District news-reports Ed Hartley District has web page want copy visit web site URL http/wwwdatawldconilkcrc E-mail jemcneill@junocom Dont forget AMA has changed its dues structure Any young person 19 July 1 98 can now join AIVIA dollar Full coverage full everything except magazine mag would $12 like explosive bomb shells Read think can handle Dont frightened could you looking flying field . year mailed Shirley Malpass Dallas Georgia booklet Get Keep Flying Sites tape Partnerships explaining approach acquire flying field model airplane flying government officials club officers BCMA Bartow County Model Aviation club absorbed enclosed information went out street put info work Club President Bill Malpass reports video tape made hands County Commissioner other County dignitaries After 4 months persuasion convincing county officials have permitted club have field 5 year lease $1 year County officials became dedicated idea County can benefit allowing community reclaim land otherwise fit use snap club officers some County Officials L-R Bill Woods Club Safety Bill Malpass Pres Shirley Malpass Club Treas Gene Camp Bartow County Water Dept Admin Clarence Brown Bartow County Commissioner Denver Pool Club Sec Bruce Nebergall Club VP Heres snap Club Pres Bill awarding beautiful framed plaques County Water Dept Administrator Gene Camp L Bartow County Commissioner Clarence Brown R Ribbon-cutting ceremony remind everyone still have few booklets tapes left want both free pay postage order acquire flying field anything else constructive within club SOMEBODY some person has spark plug things going AMA Hdqrs cant cant YOU US Marine Corps Captain Trey Wilbourn now deceased has flying field named honor Huntsville RCRC club hosted its famous Fall Patten Championships recently Wilbourn Field snap memorial stone honor Capt Wilboum Huntsville once old Huntsvl airport Meet Mike Neville Bham RC Steve Wingard Bham pretty pit crew helper Sharman Corey Atlanta RC Club also held its 2nd Annual Senior Pattern Classic 3 weeks ago hosted entries above Club President CD Mike Jackson holding wife Rene Jackson happy husband wife team Mike told runway 300 50 paved really nice field Pattern same week-end drove Aiken South Carolina cover 11th Annual Fabulous Fall fly-In Aiken RC Soc ARCS AMA Assoc VP Mel Sires CDed affair Club Pres Bud Zobel told 60 contestants showed up want meet important people L-R DC Mel Sires background Carol Giordano Tony Giordano Allen Taylor Billy Moore grandson Kevin Garland & long-serving Assoc VP Richard Jackson Everyone field mentioned land owner PF Beck kindness consideration ARCS club allowing field use Clifford Scholefield prominent president Gainesville Flying Gators has accepted Associate VP position AMA uary 1998 163 Illinois / Indiana / Kentucky/ Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656-3224 Home 708 457-0565 Fax 708 457-2177 E-Mail Internet sysbauer@charliecnsiitedu Associate Vice Presidents Illinois Deb & Scott Justice 1565 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 Indiana Ron Baiiard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Busseii 5000W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421-31 08 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Boa 308 Bargin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Missouri Bob Underwood Eve 314 939-3394 Ken Booher 1016 North East Barnes Dr Lees Summit MO 64086 816 524-7307 Frequency Coordinator Cai Orr RR 1 Boa 123B Higginaville MO 64037 816 584-6284 Fax 816 584-6285 CHICAGO IL Club 864 Checkerboard RC Club Staged 5th Annual Carrier Fun Fly event brainchild CD Lee Ernest highlights Clubs fun-fly season Three tasks required carrier takeoff aerial combat finally carrier landing carrier USS Checkerboard painted field Styrofoam superstructure radar tower added Points awarded successful takeoff painted deck two minutes allowed try cut towed paper streamer again points carrier landing first three pictures order show J Rosencranz J Eggum J Petrzelka readying planes Picture four has winners L R H Naperkowski Tied 1st J Waits 3rd J E Walts 2nd J Rategan Tied 1st Notice battle-damaged carrier Pictures information G Parenti JACKSONVILLE IL Some up-and comtng Combat fliers ten- eleven-year-olds took part Doe Passen s Combat Funtest L R First place J Miller second place J Holt third place M Alston Future killmasters sky LOUISVILLE KY Club #895 Louisville RIC Club held two-day fun-fly home field turnout great 35 pilots 42 aircraft Some 700 spectators entertained flying candy drop children well parachute two never returned earth Captured UFOs Picture shows flightline two-day affair Next have D McDaniel Delta airlines 727 Looks like real crowd pleaser Heres candy drop plane pilot C Drake Hes still waiting parachute come down J Bayer aerobatic smoke P-S 1 have enough information pictures fill about half column After blank pages will appear Get club print People planes identifying information needed Model Aviation / Michigan / Minnesota / Wisconsin Don Bentfield Vice President 1440W Minnehaha St Paul MN 55104-1909 612 645-2984 612645-1223 FAX dbenffield@junocom dbentfield @worldnetattnet Dave Gish 5435 State Hwy 99 Wapello IA 52653 Bud Gorman PO 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 Lindatrom MN 55045 Mike Zingery 6496S 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 MI 48167 Ph 810486-4800 Its hard think January writing column know its coming travels interesting thing pointed out clubs throughout District isone heavily attended events during year Jan 1st New Years Freeze Fly whatever want call points out frustration level northern modeling community during winter months Sure its fun build awhile sure would fun just grab airplane head out field adding three layers clothing However have mall shows exhibits school stuff kids indoor flying swap meets auctions other things provide social aspects sport Its always amazing stories grow larger flying skills increase incidents especially youve forgotten about seem funnier ever before youre beginning wonder youll ever get everything done before spring quitting job now club elections over officers place challenge Dist Club officers set some club goals 98 Become Leader Club plan least different event help members improve flying skills plan Club Picnic Open House sponsors local community plan Funds-For-Charity event plan least school aviation activity kids can furnish Delta Darts want Remember sport has something nearly everyone clubs should provide easy way find uary 1998 165 Minneapolis MN Washburn High School teacher Jeff Kreis part 32- Molly Lein flight instructors student Aircraft Design class Eight teams Midland RIC Modelers Club Midland Ml building Gentle Lady Sophisticated said weather lousy Lady gliders Minnesota R/C Soaring youngsters never noticed Photo Society assisting project D Bergstrom Photo J Ladwig Students Midland Parkdale Hank Liliequist Don Patterson lend Elementary School check out full scale skills group North View Jr aircraft part aviation program High students fourth year sponsored Midland R/C Modelers program sponsored Club Photo D Bergstrom Minneapolis Model Aero Club Photo J Ladwig Six students Oak Grove Intermediate School Bloomington MN thirty students Webster Open School St Paul MN launch airplanes Minneapolis Metrodome dome big enough world competition limited strictly kids Photo J Ladwig Bob Dolly Wischer join flight line Milwaukee Area Radio Kontrol Society MARKS float fly Bob AMA Hall Fame member showed eighty years hasnt slowed down piloting skills MARKS club have sponsored float fly four years Bong Recreation Area Wisconsin its rated premier event Photo R Knetzger great group sixth graders Midland Parkdale Elementary School withSummer Will Return Cedar Rapids airplane built flew PhotoSkyhawks Annual Float Fly Hannen Lake D Bergstromnear Cedar Rapids IA Photo D Gish I] I-li 1 [e uII3 1 1 10] b i Arkansas Loursana New Mexico Oldahonra Texas George M Aldrich Vice President 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 AMA Line 210 650-4707 FAX answers 6th ring away E-mail noblur@junocom Associate Vice Presidents Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 817 662-5587 Sandy Frank 105 N Brazos St Weatherford TX 76086 817 599-7131 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 126-/2 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 Modeling has varied interests virtually impossible person keep up leading edge event type model fly An expert phase will quickly find have new learning curve getting involved another have seen rare individual can win world championship Wakefield now FIB short time competitive pylon racing Joe Foster once did talented Joe us keep pretty welt involved similar types world have today makes time precious commodity Ive spoken before about AMA has changed 90% competition orientation thats less 7% competition now appears some 50% membership really modelers flyers seems fast paced lives make time dear just dont have time build anymore Are members less important scratch builder bet less important have definite responsibility pass some heritage people though really new model aviation Lets take random example person has attracted flying R/C first thing told finds club initial instruction must join AMA No background just HAS join Human nature says will certain amount resentment tight away After 3 years Cat Birds Seat Ive come believe much anti-AMA feeling would avoided someone would take time explain just what AMA Number AMA US Next formed represent model aviation nation service individual local efforts idea pool funds group what individual could accomplish alone should made clear fact AIvIA alone responsible protected frequency radio system just purchased prime importance Finally new member should know AMA representative chosen pass time nation world non-profit provide protective insurance secondary just couple services offered Personally building models relaxing pressure relieving thing Ive ever done life An hour two evening doing some building can create marvelous state mind know us feel way too important remember newer members have probably never cut piece balsa will too busy try building some will never want have solid AMA need least make effort embrace newbies make feel belong Seldom ever hear someone wanting give praise another Recently Howell Gwin wrote about fellow member Beaumont Barustormers R/C Club seems Mr Leo Rick now 81 years young has exemplary example what means devoted modeler club member served secretary least 25 years greatest attribute always willing help need help advice tip AMA cap Mr Rick wish years such happiness thank profusely contribution modeling Enough soapbox stuff Ive got some information share will find important Tip Month fortunate have Bert Striegler District VIII Bert retired major oil company after holding high position years R&D experience Hes aero engineer boot long time modeler well ardent engine collector following message received him recently Methanol under conditions partial combustion produces formic acids rapidly attack iron forming iron formate looks like rust actually jewelers rouge JEWELERS ROUGE gina gave us beautifully polished cylinders test cars wore about 040-inch 10000 miles oils use usually prevent acid attack castor being whole lot better some synthetics Castor polar simply coats iron displaces everything else Most 4strokes recommend synthetics suffer bearing corrosion 2-strokes arent immune some after run oil easy to spread throughout engine 4bangers After run oil such Rislone Marvel Mystery air tool oil have spoken over years just ignore advice Knowing letting jewelers rouge GROW engines dont coat moving parts steel may make sense Iron components steel 166 Model Aviation 4De Hill Mr Help Anyone CDd Tulsa Glue Dobbers CL stunt meet Sept 2021 Rush Loy placed 2nd Beginner Event Keep up Rush youll catch pretty Krystal King 1st Matthew Murphee 3rd Tulsa Glue Dobbers stunt meet Most young flyers have active parents supporting What way curb drive shootings District VIII well represented AMA 97 Nats L-R B Mears 1st Mears 2nd both Lubbock P Cartier NJ 3rd Ray Krupa Mi 4th Roy Krupa Dallas 5th Mears family name Fast Combat Texas An outstanding A-b Wart Hog Ed Couch Ft Worth Tx beautiful ship reports flew good looked Broken Arrow Field Dreams Fan Fly Photos Marlin McGee rado Kansas / Nebraska / North Dakota South Dakota / Wyoming Russ Miller Vice President PO Boa 128 Soles ND 58570 Days 701 445-3332 Evenings 701 220-3190 Fan 701446-3323 rrniIIer339@aoIcom Associate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Tray Lapp 1618 Houston Dr Bismarck 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 571 03-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Blimp owned piloted Rich Kuenning member Lincoln Sky Nights Lincoln NE Thanks again Jason Luebe piloting full scale paraplane dropping candy small children crowd also thank hardworking Russ Ballou Jeremy Encinger Cook Shack Supervisor Kathy Machmuller organizing food service Gary Sandsted HiFlyers Secretary-Treasurer John Boord Srs eleven foot 1936 Buccaneer powered Saito 120 4 cycle News Nebraska Lincoln Sky Knights 1997 Giant Scale Fly books held July 12th 13th new 20 acre flying site went hitch Saturday very windy lot hangar went on Sunday greeted light south wind partly cloudy sky 21 registered pilots approximately 25 aircraft LSK member Terry Majewski treated us man full scale airshow full scale home built Boredom Fighter Bi plane Concessions best area Greg Meyer providing smoked chicken sausage Paul Wanda Cooper provided usual fully stocked concession stand thanks LSK members worked long hard get field ready members helped make event successful event dedicated memory longtime LSK IMAA member Don Neill Don passed away suddenly June master builder very good friend scratch built Giant scale 30s racers known far wide modeling community has lost very valuable member friend great time everyone See ya next year Craig Sparks Submitted Jack Sibert AVP District IX Nebraska HiFlyers Model Airplane Club Grand Island Nebraska 1997 OLD-TIMER FUNFLY September 7 1997 perfect day funfly especially old-timer funfly Very little central Nebraska wind allowed gentle aircraft cruise minimal effort Over 50 aircraft types present almost being flown 35 registered pilots billed Old Timer design event also encouraged pilots high wing trainers also participate non-competitive environment quick survey true old-timer designs present disclosed Old Reliable New Ruler 1941 Pacer 84-inch Powerhouse 84-inch Privateer Trenton Terror GA Birdwing Pacific Ace Pete N Pol Miss America 1937 Cumulus 84-inch 1936 Buccaneer eleven foot 1936 Buccaneer six 84 Flying Quakers Other interesting aircraft present included Waco Biplane two quarter scale WWI Fokker D-VJJs John Boord Sr unknowingly shows off new club T-shirt HiFlyers Grand Island Nebraska Logo February 1998 167 Rich Keunnings blimp Two colorful old-timers Lincoln Sky Nights new field located 134th Waverley Rd Waverley NE Associate vice Presidents U kI 11 [si U 14 Lo] 1 — Arizona / California / Hawaii / Nevada / Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone 602 708-0222 E-mail richh@primenetcom httpj/wwwama-1 Ocorn/ama Glenn Cafler Walnut Creek California 510 933-2086 Michael Harrington Kaneohe Hawaii 808 239-6682 Gary Hover Visalia California 209747-0287 Kal Jensen Reno Nevada 702 329-6430 John Krohn Whittier California 310 692-4177 Bob Reynolds Tucson Arizona 520 296-8183 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner Sacramento California 916 362-1962 See last months column additional AVPa Coordinators September 5 1997 101st Squadron Screaming Eagles AMA District X lost great friend fellow modeler Virgil Wilbur pictured above died age 70 just short 14th Annual Seebree Hayes CL contest directed years Virgil avid control line modeler president Los Angeles based Screaming Eagle club strong supporter youth charitable events such annual Marine Corps Toys Tots Below . group photo scale control line pilots taken Seebree Hayes contest October 12 Pictured few Virgils fellow modelers will miss him dearly 1997 AMA National Aeromodeling Exposition huge success due large part support provided City Alameda Mr Fred Framsted Parks & Recreation Department Mr Framsted instrumental arranging use expansive tarmac recently closed Alameda Naval Air Station site of Expo events Expo 98 drawing board look Alameda site center piece next years modeling extravaganza Expo 98 Approved November 8 Executive Council meeting District X proposed repeating AMA National Aeromodeling Exposition San Jose California area 1998 unanimous enthusiastic show support Executive Council approved Expo 98 established operating budget support event tentative dates Expo August22 through August 30 Labor Day falls September 7 placing Expo two weeks prior holiday Mark calendars now plan week great modeling fun see IMS PasadenaJanuary 89 & 10. AMA District X planning several educational meetings group discusssons during 1998 IMS Model Hobby Show Pasadena AMA will inviting clubs Intro Pilots attend special program development meeting District X plans District meeting special awards luncheon Stop AMA booth location scheduling information Till next time. Keepem safe Keepem flyn ing day Expo 97s Giant Scale Flyin saw estimated crowd 1500 spectators participants Held historic Naval Air Station Alameda northeast edge San Francisco Bay site breathtaking weather perfect. hospitality extended City Alameda absolutely phenomenal AMA District X extend deepest gratitude thanks City Alameda Parks Recreation staff Like modelers Jacob Yetter Mesa Arizona shares intense love model aviation Jacob uses specially designed transmitter fly EZ Sport 40 help AMA Intro Pilots Vic Westlund John Midgorden Arizona Model Aviators Jacob last seen making low inverted passes working perfecting aerobatic maneuvers 168 Model Aviation 4 Alaska / Idaho Montana Oregon Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 9721 3-0090 503 234-4439 EMAIL vpxi@pacifiercom Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 15618 NE 56th Way Redmond WA 98052 Al Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkinson 319 Yellowstone Billings MT 59101 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Reeves Lippincott 1201 Farrow Circle Anchorage AK 99504-2237 Mike Hazel 1073 Windemere Dr NW Salem OR 97304 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vickaburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Boa 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Snaer 781 Lillnoet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Jamie Metcalf recently turned 8 very enthusiastic young pilot Jamie flying third plane pictured fall hasnt wrecked yet just keeps improving flying skills moving up advanced aircraft According Bruce Hadella President Big Sky R/C Modelers Great Falls Montana Jamie inspiration other flyers doesnt just bore holes hot dog around sky flies flight makes works precision flight maneuvers goal compete pattern next year Jamies able coach Granddad former AVP Glen Mischke Bruce also wrote Big Sky club several successful meets year including Pattern Jet Fly-In Fun Flys along Open House working authorization funding get runway paved put cap recent site improvements Pat Johnson came clear Boise fly P-40 Riegel Inaugural AVP Mike Hazel sent following Fantastic describe response sentiments expressed participants Bill Riegel Model Park Inaugural Contest Salem Oregon August 23&24 event put Western Oregon Control Line Flyers celebrate development date field make other fliers region aware facility Over weekend contestants flew Aerobatics Racing Balloon Bust Combat Speed events schedule fairly relaxed allow entrants plenty time visit enjoy activities Some 27 modelers signed up fly whole bunch other modelers came out woodwork spectate check out new field Sunday during break action special ceremony award President Mark Wahlster told crowd flying field came existence primarily because vision work Salem City Councilman Bill Riegel Unfortunately Bill passed away shortly after field established Bills widow Ruth Riegel hand receive special commemorative gift WOLF presentation high point week-end club plans hold events facility 98 hope see Last month promised photos Moses Lake RIC Modelers activities Grant County Fair Ed Way supplied words photos Incidentally different touch used club year outstanding aircraft raffled off beautiful DC-3 2 YS-45s special exhaust headers Moses Lake RIC Club members left Ray Talnter Jim Tabor John Reich Casey McKay show public modelers make planes Casey McKay 1 Jim Tabor worked building board Video flight simulator get attention Ed Way 1 Jim Tabor clubs new framed AMA poster Casey McKay admires Grand Prize winning entry Super Sportster May family have wonderful year 1998 uary 1998 169 Jamie Metcalf plane
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A Academy Model Aeronautics Auo 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 year Academy awards scholarships deserving high school seniors intend pursue higher education local state colleges universities awards provided budgeted amount general funds monies individual organization donations Basic awards Charles H Grant Scholarships Applicants screened ranked national test scores class ranking school community activities modeling activities other criteria Recipients must AMA members minimum three years prior applying enrolled accredited institution following school year Screening final selections committee Betty Stream Cliff Telford Ed McCollough Russ Miller Charlie Bauer Bob Underwood its recommendations presented AMA Executive Council approval Out 35 applicants five Charles H Grant scholarships totaling $25000 awarded Following brief biographical sketches winner Thomas Akers $6000 winner Thomas graduated Thousand Oaks High School Thousand Oaks California attending Cal Poly State University San Luis Obispo _____planning major aeronautical engineering high school studies included advance placement courses such areas physics economicslAmerican political systems English calculus schedule included program manufacturing technologies Thomas president Science Club Construction Club member International Club Academic Decathlon Team principal first chair French Horn player Conejo Youth Symphony addition high school band played alto sax Jazz Band also sang church choir active member local Boy Scout Explorer Post Thomas got apprenticeship through AMA club member lead opportunity specialize composite structure fabrication full-scale aircraft As result Thomas employed local design fabrication shop tasks included building display models flying prototypes new military commercial aircraft Thomass modeling began age 11 parents bought him Gentle Lady Sailplane taught fly joined Thousand Oaks Soaring Society TOSS constructing model club members used models instruct him flying Gentle Lady completed Thomas began entering local club contests won national local soaring awards ensuing years Recent modeling activities have led him design scratch-built sailplanes including creating molds fuselage cutting foam core wings Thomas said people Southern California find skills level feel comfortable having him build repair airplanes high point 1997 modeling experience accompanying United States F3B team Ankara Turkey serve two ground crew members World Championships Thomas said challenge modeling has helped him allowing relate physics mumbo jumbo real life applications could over again thing would change modeling career would start sooner Tabulated Certified Public Accounting firm Brady Ware Schoenfeld Inc results announced Wednesday November 26 1997 Copies complete tabulation can obtained contacting Mary Lou Vojslavek AMA Headquarters District II Vice President *WesDeCou1517 Joe Beshar875 Ray Juschkus361 Others69 District IV Vice President * Chuck Foreman751 Others12 District VI Vice President * Charlie Bauer1867 Jim Sears1400 Others77 District VIII Vice President Sandy Frank1305 Others85 District X Vice President * Rich Hanson1891 Others122 * incumbent February 1998 153 View HQ See Page 184 Michael Harrison Another $6000 winner Michael graduate Lakeside High School Hot Springs Arkansas pursuing pre dentistiy University Arkansas Michael ranked first graduating class gradepoint average supplemented advanced placement classes biology chemistry calculus-based physics class Beyond classroom Michael found much fill schedule Clubs included Spanish Future Business Leaders Youth Youth Math Beta Club Fellowship Christian Athletes also lettered basketball golf During four years Michael named Outstanding Student club academic activity Senior named National Honor Society Michael Eagle Scout Troop 2 Ounchita Area Council Hot Springs project supervising eight people determining flood level nine campgrounds central Arkansas area Scouts also resulted hours trail clean-up other projects As volunteer St Josephs Regional Health Center Michael worked infonnation desk assisted other ways Michael also earned rank Master Grand Knight being youth leader St Johns Catholic Youth Ministry faith very important said cany everywhere go Michael member Mid-America Hying Club Hot Springs ifi cannot remember time did fly model airplanes sald father started soon could hold transmitter has competitively flying Radio Control Aerobatics about four years first contest Houston TX earmarked discouraging experience However hard work concentration heeding fathers advice resulted trophy spite having compete against adults took much tmphy home contest Houston said Michael leamed does matter something seems begin outcome will whatever want want badly enough read somewhere life 10% what happens 90% react Zawistoski $5000 recipient Carl graduate Edgewood High School Ellettsville Indiana attending Rose Hulman Institute Technology Valedictorian high school graduating class Carl played percussion jazz concert marching bands lead individual awards participation special groups employment local musical functions During sophomore junior senior years lettered soccer involved German Club Academic Super Bowl Soccer Club Throughout Carls high school years independent study research scientific fields led awards USAF US Navy NASA RCA science departments Purdue Evansville Yale 1995 Carl received scholarship attended National Science Foundation Exploration Careers Science Indiana University worked Dr Michael Hosek researching performing experiments etching titanium tips tunneling electron microscope activities awards prompted designing building 34meter wind tunnel used experiments such measuring lift-to-drag ratio changing angle incidence canard wing observing airflow over sailboat mast different vortex generators Carl has working part-time two years High Energy Physics Department Indiana University CERN/ATLAS Particle Detector Project under Drs Harold Ogren David Rust Carls modeling activity began age six plastic airplanes experimental prowess led him using spare kit parts design new modelsbalsa gliders mbber-powered Free Flight models special emphasis canards Now flying Radio Control sailplanes occupies modeling interests basic idea creating engineering own thoughts working gizmos has always intrigued said First paper airplanes reached new levels learning moving complicated forms models drive discovering new information through process engineering keeps rebuilding paper airplanes Ronald Alexander Burns Alex $4000 recipient Alex graduated Austin High School Decatur Alabama advanced diploma attending University Alabama majoring engineering Alex pursued college prep program included variety advanced placement honors courses science-related areas math English Computer programming studies also played important role helped schools team garner first place Freed Hardeman University High School Programming competition Alex received variety awards including National Honor Society VFW Voice Democracy Winner Mu Alpha Theta math honor society American Legion award high school activities included band newspaper varsity soccer Chemistry Club French Club As newspaper editor used computer skills help create layout method publicationrather sending professional printerresulting considerable savings school soccer clinic coach Boys Girls Club office assistant Adult Community Education program also served information desk Parkway Hospital Morgan County Volunteer Bureau St Anns church youth group claimed portion time did math science tutoring Alexs modeling career started age nine learned fly Sig Kadet Senior uncle built dad leamed him Since other models have built flown tendency toward military aircraft have really enjoyed warbirds seem real showstoppers club flying field said Alex F4U quarterly project winner club Decatur Model Airplane Club About four years ago began racing club version Quickie-500 model called Club 20 racer powered 20-sized engine Two years ago season point champion also Q-500 judge pylon 2 building Global Raven powered Saito 90 note committee upon notification scholarship Alex wrote Thank generous scholarship toward education never imagined that time spent basement would ever amount anything airplanes fun Jake $4000 winner Jake graduated McNary High School Keizer Oregon pursuing mechanical engineering degree Whitworth College Spokane Washington hopes someday design full-scale aircraft preparation engineering Jake focused variety subjects math science drafting number courses advanced placement lettered swimming four years high school state champion 50-yard freestyle member track team four years receiving varsity letter year During senior year state meet finalist 110-yard high hurdles 300-yard intermediate hurdles During summer 1997 participated 154 Model Aviation k meet Shanghai China Junior National Swim meet Clovis California active member church youth group involved road clean-up soup kitchens Jakes modeling career began age eight received inexpensive Control Line model rapidly developed interest quickly hooked model airplanes said course enjoying activity took notice group called Keizer RC Association Through help instructor learned fly purchased Super Sportster 40 kit building flying model took notice something called Free Flight said new grabbed interest very quickly Through contact Ed Whitten regarding some plans Jake contacted Andrew Tagliafico concerning indoor activity area Through Andys help Willamette Modelers club Jake began entering local indoor meets Jakes early indoor efforts progressed PAl Federation Aeronautique Intemationale level building flying FiD models competed World Championships United States first-ever Junior competitor won title Junior World Champion two-flight total 7201 minutes just recently finished first variable pitch propeller Im anxious test look out Steve Brown Caesar Banks said Scholarships awarded addition Charles H Grant awards Criteria based factors specified contributors names awards made following details awards recipients Hutchinson Scholarship Presented applicant exemplifies outstanding achievement Free Flight Jake Palmer awarded $1000 Weak Signals year Weak Signals RC Club conducts special raffle during exposition Toledo proceeds donations awarded club top Grant scholarship recipient year $4000 donation equally distributed between Thomas Akers Michael Harrison Sig Scholaiship Monies based financial need modeling activity Matthew ted Sig Manufacturing Company $2500 award given Matthew Arunski Manchester Missouri graduated honors Patkway South High School Manchester attending University Kansas Architectural Engineering Program addition excellent academic record Matthew participated football wrestling four-year tennis team member member schools award-winning debate team proud serving Peer Teacher working seventh graders about importance selfesteem individuality represented school Boys State elected State Representative position Matthew also volunteered St Josephs Hospital information desk Working school active development Habitat Humanity effort forming core group students build houses during summer less fortunate Matthew devoted time Circle Concern local organization helps families need maintenance worker City Manchester Parks Recreation Department Matthew has active AMA member since 1990 modeling career began age five first flew 1hA Control Line models first competition experience Balloon Burst sponsored Lafayette Esquadrille Club St Louis area third-place win along fathers interest Combat stimulated him design compete Combat 1993 age 14 placed second Slow Combat first Combat AMA Nationals Lawrenceville Illinois Since has opportunities reveal prowess competitive skills am excited continue utilize skills conceptualization design college have fostered through years model design construction said Matthew AMA did just allow opportunity fly models helped develop skills will continue use Academy offers heartfelt congratulations scholarship winners wishes success future endeavors aeromodeling experiences profound thank individuals organizations generous donations made scholarships possible uary 1998 155 Executive Council Meeting Highlights Motions made November 8-9 1997 Executive Council Meeting ig Minu notions sh official untd Vice Presiden MOTION C Bauer VI moved G Aldrich VIII seconded accept single candidate statement two publications Motion passed unanimously MOTION II C Bauer VI moved W De Cou II seconded approve 1998 Nats have 5A status dates being Indoor May 27-31 Johnson City TN Outdoor July 10-August 4 Muncie IN Motion passed unanimously MOTION III E McCollough XI moved C Bauer -~VI seconded accept 1998 Operating Budget Motion passed unanimously MOTION IV B Brown III moved C Bauer VI seconded sum $125000 added proposed budget advertising/marketing research line 7009080 marketing/public relations Motion passed unanimously MOTION V B Brown III moved R Miller IX seconded amend budget increase line 6000100 $4321884 Motion passed unanimously ED note Line #6000 100 refers income Open Full memberships MOTION VI E McCollough XI moved W De Cou II seconded amend budget increase line 7105450 $4500 Motion passed unanimously ED note Line #7105450 refers AMA budget item Homecoming/Grand Event MOTION VII E McCollough XI moved W De Cou ~II seconded amend budget increase line 7009060 $8000 Celebration Pioneers Motion passed unanimously ED note Line #7009060 refers AMA budget item special events MOTION VIII E McCollough XI moved W De Cou II seconded amend budget increase line 6005600 $195000 Motion passed unanimously ED note Line #6005600 refers income AMA expects receive Supply/Souvenir sales MOTION IX B McCollough XI moved C Bauer VI seconded adjust amount allocated FAI competitors projected actual FAI approved amount Motion passed unanimously 4 MOTION X E McCollough XI moved B Brown III seconded accept Capital Budget Motion passed unanimously MOTION XI J McNeill V moved D Bentfield VII seconded rescind Motion V July 1997 council meeting motion adopt 2nd page Publications Committees General Policies Model Aviation columns July 22 1995 Executive Council minutes Appendix V Motion failed 5 yes IV V VIII NAA 8 no II III VI VII IX X XI EVP ON XII R Miller IX moved B Brown III seconded have $3000 added District V budget balance 1997 Motion passed 11 yes II III IV VI VII IX X XI EVP NAA 1 no VIII 1 abstain V MOTION XIII R Miller IX moved W De Cou II seconded Executive Director having met requirements position will receive bonus stated contract Motion passed 12 yes II III IV V VI VII VIII IX X XI EVP NAA representative out room time vote Executive Council members present Sunday meeting MOTION XIV C Foreman IV moved D Holland EVP seconded funds received sale Reston VA Property along future payments mortgage placed special interest bearing account until such time funds released construction AMA headquarters building AMA property Muncie Indiana See Motion XVI Motion tabled MOTION XV D Holland EVP moved E llough seconded MOTION XIV tabled Motion passed 7 yes II III VI XI EVP NAA 5 no IV V VIII X 1 absent IX MOTION XVI C Foreman IV moved D Holland EVP seconded funds received sale Reston VA Property placed restricted fund purpose AMA HQ building facility Motion passed12 yes II III IV V VI VII VIII X XI EVP NAA MOTION XVII R Hanson X moved W De Cou II seconded AMA National Aeromodeling Exposition held again 1998 area San Jose California $10000 operating fund established Motion passed 10 yes II III IV V VI VII VIII X XI NAA MOTION XVIII R Hanson X moved B Brown III seconded AMA Executive Council approve dollar dollar matching fund grant 1997 Flying Site Assistance Fund up maximum $10000 distributed Pomona Valley Model Airplane club upon adequate demonstration expended matching funds toward development site Motion passed 10 yes II III IV V VI VII VIII X XI NAA 156 Model Aviation l erly 1 LEG AMAs HistoryPast Present Future John Worth HISTORY IN THE MAKING Typically history thought recording what has already happened Yet making history continuous ongoing activityhistory being made happens Furthermore possible make some history happen according plan Thats what happens events such Nationals scheduled advance schedulethe AMA Contest Calendar examplewe know what expect expect expect have fair idea likely participate knew therefore scheduled 1996 Celebration Eagles Muncie would big event famous modelers attending obvious advance would major historical occasion unknown big successful event would Now can look back appreciate bigger successful expected so-called once lifetime experience now based popular response 1996 event plus some new favorable factors can expect experience will repeated 1998 Already dubbed Year Pioneer 1998 has scheduled what being called Celebration Eagles II So now looking forward another once lifetime event big difference between 1996 1998 events good possibility number Hall Famers able attend 1996 may present 1998 Among Bill Winter Frank Zaic Ben Shereshaw Mike Granieri Hurst Bowers Walt Good Bob Holland Hewitt Phillips etc same time first Eagles event have said would come another scheduled So appears Eagles II could memorable 1996 event opened AMA NATS schedule year similar manner perhaps historical significance 1998 event will serve kickoff annual SAM Society Antique Modelers Championships practically guaranteeing number famous modelers attendance will greaterthe nature SAM organization members oldtimers active contest fliers 50 years ago perspective once again responsible establishment AMA mid-thirties will gathering Muncie Thus again will historical reunion already part AMA s history event intended old-timers important AMA members ages participatethe mixture will add flavor what AMA today Young old sharing fun fellowship aeromodeling Keep mind come event relatively new members AMA will part what will looked upon future another great past historical events lives sure among part segment AMAs history start scheduling now Plan arrive Muncie Friday afternoon September 11 1998 attend welcoming party night AMA Museum following Saturday night 12th plan beat Pioneers Banquet some very special presentations will made honor certaln heroes history Next plan start contest flying SAM Champs begins Sept 13th continues through 18th havent SAM Champs will enjoy spectrum competition events hall back beginnings AMA some modern twists make flying incredible show factor makes simply repeat old-time contests Back beginnings everyones engines ran well nor did fliers know tricks obtaining outstanding performance Today however based past years flying learning applying experiences performance level uniformly high Often bad luck shoulda known better mistakes separates winners losers Compared old days big difference seldom lot cranldng cussing trying get engines run techniques have perfected including knowing pick good air just much wind rubber motors torque meters back get reliable dethermalizer action again history interesting models basically what years ago theyre supposed lot has leamed about make fly right good bad weather Models now being flown well often thought dogs inconsistent competence level generally much higher average antiquer today could apply present knowledge days old would probably have champion back Regardless hes having fun now before shows spirit pervades SAM champs 1998 offers prime time part Meanwhile campaign recognize Pioneers special emphasis will 70 years age 1998 continuing goal induct deserving honor AMA Hall Fame being restricted five six typically inducted year reality under current selection process potential Hall Famers will live long enough enjoy celebrity status could entitled idea diminish status already Hall Fame suddenly adding bunch Rather aim get deserve honor still around Posthumous induction Hall Fame satisfactory situation cant avoided can avoided general sentiment seems Get Done sidelight already Hall Fame generally dont seem find matter urgencytheyre already too bad about Yet will readily admit process often matter luck candidates given year can make world difference voting significant fact less 100 people Hall Fame date AMA having existence 61 years thats average less two people inducted per year current membership base about 150000 members percentage inductees looks skimpier Should satisfied say having few people Hall Fame recognition good situation intent exploration situation constructive assumption majority members agree situation could improved Toward end would appreciated reading would advise AMA district Vice-Presidents feeling issue Whether get people Hall Fame sooner might happen via present selection process think its important have contributed progress aeromodeling receive appropriate recognition ongoing effort solicitation biographies such people accumulation file ready access membership interested knowing about biographies being gathered AMA Historian Norm Rosenstock will provide basis future publicity honors possible awards addition writing AMA history about stood out above rank file Its part knowing came guide us going uary 1998 157 C4NI WTJ XU m Doug Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 757-7454 make special trip see museum headquarters flying site Having flying site same place have headquarters has allowed us convert Nats losing proposition positive cash flow situation done past year statement operations Nationals produced below will shortly complete year financial statements will become available will give some tentative numbers soon available final numbers will have wait until auditors complete work time will begin furnish copies balance sheet income expense statement other items interest Executive Council meeting will held Saturday Sunday November 8-9 1997 column has Monday November 10 deadline leaves problem what write hope able present summary form some proposed receipts expenditures year 1998 though Budget Committee has worked proposed budget department heads Executive Director others have input often items Executive Council wants add various reasons considerations budget items Like everything else have something give up something big compromise event get budget finalized am going give parts will wait until completed will talk about some other items instead budget passed contained changes exact totals ready today other matters travels concern hear whether AMA intends get business land ownership Since have flying site Muncie lot people have assumed going spread out buy similar sites everywhere some talk about trying have district flying sites something within present intent capability AMA own land manage have constant lawsuits loss land improvements vandalism etc would require constant monitoring have money organization intent present time Muncie property used great deal frequency during flying season expos special events such Celebration Eagles coming year will homecoming another Grand Event hobby industry relationship between AMA hobby industry important both groupsto continue development good products increase number people building airplanes Nationals some international meets local district meets special interest groups fly Muncie site have never Muncie really would worth time go whether attend Nats just ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONPOTICS Nationals October 31 1997 Nats Incume Mechanics Fees Entry Fees Late tntry Fees Outdoor FF Entry Fees Indoor FF totry Fees teent Fees Late Event Fees Dorm Fees Trophy Spoosorships Nato Booth Space Concessions Hobby Shop Sales Less Cost Items Sold Soaseoir Sales Less Cost Items Sold Miscellaneous Total Rats Income Rats tepense Rats Planoing Meetings Equipment Rental & Repairs Officials Trasel Officials Lodgong Officials Hats Shirts etc Staff Trasel & Lodging Cars Trucks Trailers Miscellaneous Supplies & Freight Trophies Telephonen Officials Parties Aeards Rats Pt Posters Signs Forms losurance & Other Eapeose Site Rental Contest Supplies Indoor Free Flight Outdoor Free Flight Total Rats Cost MATS EI INCCW OR COST SHH HO tee tee eu tee 28 78t 12 327586 1118663 6599 79 39 698 19 228557 see ee 347e IC 1787 He 35 158 Model Aviation BC @ ee 3286312 tee 1 OH 75 3e HO 16148 624 458684 eee 6 e64 47 128 ee 48655 385 19 11547 le 7483 6743 e ee 343686 393198 5 eu ee 32397 Hee e ee 35 521 H9 4169 le mi F-li 1 [ UE1 1 ie] 1 Connecticut Maine Massachusetts New Hampshire / Rhode Island/Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 -1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 AlIen Road Billerica MA 01821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-31 46 MC McGuftin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 03106-1077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1866 STATE OF MAINE SCALE SHOOT OUT event has held past five years seems get better year addition two days scale flying Bar-B-Que Saturday night worth attending its own merits contests just happen usually through efforts several clubs members cases some people seem much work co ordinating efforts other people contest Ray Robin LaBonte seem spark plugs Also Robins family did much work food stand Bar B-Que Also Bill Reeve Dave Skillings contributed greatly What heck lot people involved great jobthanks great week-end have numerous pictures sent Peter Flanigan Mac McGuffin some own too column next month plan show some pictures Pittsfield Mall show month after use some Maine Lets see what happens plans Listed pilots event order placing rest column will contaln some pictures have FUN SCALE SPORTSMAN 1 Carl JacksonSuper Chipmunk 2 Carl PetersonPiperJ-3 3 Jeff CampbellExtra 300 4 Keith MeyB-17 5 James GleasonTA-152 6 Linwood WhittenLaser 200 7 Harry NewmanAeronca 7AC 8 Mark DuvalBT-13 9 Al LavigneSuper Chipmunk 10 Ara DedakianBrewster Buffalo 11 Roland WoodworthWaco 12 William CroneFly Baby Bi-Plane FUN SCALE EXPERT 1 Tom Kosewski 2 Eric Guilmet 3 Peter Flanigan 4 John Chevalier 5 Jim Baker 6 Dave Skillings 7 Jack Buckley 8 Jack Owens 9 Bill Reeve 10 Ken Owens 11 Brenalley 12 Ron Gagner Sopwith Pup Spacewalker Sukhoi Decathlon Extra 230 Spacewalker Pitts Extra 300L T-28 Extra 300 Cessna 182 AT-6 SPORT SCALE SPORTSMAN 1 John WoodSpacewalker 2 Gus DeltwasStinson L-5 3 Mitch BuckleyExtra 300L 4 James GleasonP-40K 5 James SemomanPT-19 6 Jeff CampbellL-21 Super Cub 7 Keith MeyPiper J-3 8 Ara DedakianAeronca 7AC SPORT SCALE EXPERT 1 Charlie Nelson 2 Robert Pickney 3 Ed Estabrook 4 John Chevalier 5 Tom Kosewski 6 Lloyd Roberts 7 Roy Vallincourt 8 Bill Killiam 9 Ron Gagner 10 Jim Plucinski 11 Lindsey Smith 12 Richard Carlson 13 Bill Curliss 14 Bill Steffes 15 Jack Buckley TEAM SCALE 1 Steffes/Kohler 2 Mitchell/Guilmet 3 Thayer/Kill 4 SawyerlEstabrook 5 Nelson Labonte Waco VKS7F Piper NE- 1 P-47 Ryan STA Fokker D-VII Fly Baby Stinson L-5 Fokker D-VII Morrisey Bravo Fokker DR-i Decathlon Douglas Dauntless Waco YMF-5 AT-6 Facetmobile Hellcat Clip Wing J-3 Fly Baby Bipe P-40 Spacewalker II model retracts bomb drop weighed 115 pounds flew very well sound did seem scale February 1998 159 Bill Reeve T-28 Pica kit weighs 7 pounds powered OS 61 Retracts flaps Lloyd Roberts Fly Baby believe modeled after full size aircraft once owned Lloyd What could appropriate German dog under German airplane dog followed owner constantly two days am surprised needed nap Unfortunately know owners name Part pit area some airplanes flown during two days Keith Mey Stormville NY B-17 powered 4-05 electric motors Eric Guilmet flying Bill Mitchell observes judges put lot time sun time F i 1 [s ElM 1 1 is] 1 — 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 decou @ gramercyioacom Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightstown NJ 08020-4501 Roy Brown USAF AFCENT CMR 460 BOX SSS APO AC 09703 Ray Juschkus 09 Livrngstorr Street St James NY 1 178e James M Lewis PO St Ogderrbcrg NY 13669-0061 Dave Mathewson Sex 613 Comics NY 13531 Bill Miller PO Boo 335 Prioceton Jonctien NJ 08550 Tom Murray 31 voerhees Once Boskirrg Ridge NJ 07920 Marlene Nlkodem 407 Willow Street Lockyot NY 14094 Bitt Poytlrress 2 Hemlock CooS Seogejes NY 12477 Adam Suttler4t Perry Aveoce Latham NY 12110-2433 Terry Terrenoire tOt Srrritlrtield Or. Cedicolt NY 13760-4329 Frequency Coordinator Lon Suatar 53 AirpoS Oscego Coonty Airyod Foltorr NY 13069 315 599-6093 THE STATE OF THE DISTRICT Ive just returned home last Executive Council meeting current term Vice President results 1997 election wont known another few weeks could last column pen . least awhile Im going take opportunity give thoughts state district made some commitments prior special election Ill give view progress Ive made toward fulfilling opinions differ expect hear experience thus far tells reluctant let know feelings mail over past year has ranged simple questions pleas help thanks jobs well done Ive seen well-reasoned paragraphs explaining viewpoints different own . Ive swayed Ive seen vituperative diatribes akin exhibitionistic orgy young boy piece chalk outhouse wall missives have swayed too have will continue value comments criticisms suggestions Field acquisition retention efforts promised delivered havent won battle havent lost either Indeed some efforts have taken longer term office still going Galeville effort might result saving particular site will think have positive impact such efforts future Don Ross Aram Schlosberg Bob Langelius Jean Pailet name few have tireless efforts behalf would like save Galeville hours dollars have put effort numbers hundreds another site-related case able obtain funds help club finish runway project abandoned contractor ultimate completion project substantial positive impact club membership gave club grand opportunity involve local politicians photo op . almost always good idea Before read column will have started put place system district committees national coordinating body primary purpose will provide advice counsel manner field acquisition retention efforts across country Its overdue its plate Membership stimulation another key plank campaign platform last year early 90s hired marketing firm help promote AMA membership results very positive Indeed during years experienced highest membership numbers history decision made eliminate marketing effort membership began decline doing today recent dues increase can attributed large measure wholly membership decline have appointed chairman membership committee Executive Council has indicated its total support revitalized marketing effort way fixing membership problem research marketing professionals Look near term reports results effort personal opinion particular effort very foundation long-term viability organization dont wait reports Get out sign up member two own Communication key progress respects Weve done lot district enhance ability share opinions Weve always able telephone other mail used cheap Now e-mail Internet theres virtually no reason cant communicate real-time basis costeffective manner have seen District II web page yet AVP Dave Mathewson accepted Create Page challenge has done superb job Visit us http /www amadistrictiiorg page interesting forum club display its accomplishments upcoming events newsletters . whatever Get webmaster Dave give him suggestions what youd like see web page Some vital links communications chain AVPS Check column header whenever chance meet fine folks remember thank hours dedicated service district hobby write articles take pictures help solve problems fly less would like because time spent behalf get paid nothing satisfaction personal thanks efforts during past year District okay shape Im convinced can great shape Continued efforts scope magnitude weve started continued support dedicated modelers will make happen engine Without good engine doesnt make difference whos drivers seat . Model Aviation ciate Vice PresIdents EC Meeting Minutes Available complete copy approved minutes quarterly Executive Council meeting available AMA member request copy most-recently approved minutes will provided no charge Council meets quarterly minutes given meeting approved following meeting Additional copies minutes other meetings $5 shipping handling charge Requests may submitted AMA Administration telephone via fax writing Minutes recent Council meeting will also posted AMA bulletin board Aeromodeler s Airway telephone requests dial 765 287-1256 extension 201 210 fax requests use 765 741-0057 $10 minimum credit card orders Ohio / Pennsylvania / West Virginia Bob Brown Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 Assaniate Vise Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Goad Celamban OH 43229-2008 614 891-1643 David H Ellis 5261 DeWiS Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 304 776-ides Nelsan Gould 1944 Idaho Street Alleotowo PA 18103-8519 610 797-6597 Jabs Hatheway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 412 925-3266 Dasald Klnpp 637 Hamilton Goad Trappe PA 19426-2256 610 409-0129 Frank NaIl 4573 Lamme Road Dayton OH 45449 513 435-9232 Machew Tarawnkl 524 Jefieroon Street Ponsnille PA 17901 717 622-0435 Jaseph 5 Vistay 1361 Cranbrook Orion PO Soo 651 Moamee OH 43037-3062 Frequesny Cuordinatar Jahn Cattle 1012 Wyoming Anyone Potty Fort PA 16704 Phone 717 267-6970 WILKES BARRE-SCRANTON AIR SHOW Wilkes Bane-Scranton Air Show joint effort between Tuscarora R/C Club Wyoming Valley Flyers interaction between Air Force Thunderbirds modelers highlight show Amanda Macuch dad Rich invited Thunderbirds try RIC flying Major Mark Arlinghaus opposing solo pilot accepted invitation proceeded make picture perfect flight first remark Wow sensitive planerr Amanda Macuch Gil Waltersr Thunderbirdrs Major Arlingbaus fly F-14 Major Arlinghaus thanks Gil Walters John Rynkiewicz hospitality KRC ELECTRIC FLY Keystone RIC Clubs 18th Annual Electric Fly bigger better ever According CD John Hickey 230 registered pilots 27 states Canada Great Britain Australia 430 airplanes flight line display area Dave Baron owns beautiful B-17 John Hickey CD KRC Electric Fly flight line KRC Electric Fly very active VALLEY RIC CLUB Forty two entrants Northeast participated 25th Annual Fun Fly contest Sayre Pennsylvania Flying started pizza party Friday evening continued through Sunday winners received Baron engraved crystal bowls Jennings Plaques merchandise awards catered picnic Saturday evening enjoyed over 70 entrants club members families evenings events concluded big bang Rocky Rachau CD Dan Luchaco insisted contest enjoyment JACKSON RIC ACES Kyle Lewis great newsletter editor Jackson RIC Aces Jackson Ohio provided following picture clubrs banner Telemaster tow plane would appreciate knowledge banner towing construction call Kyle 614 286-6004 Incidentally Kyle sixteen years old has newsletter editor 2 P2 years AMA member 6 years Keep up excellent work banner February 1998 161 Wyoming Valley Modelers airshow Participants Valley R/C Fun Fly I1 11 LS ELU 1 t m Delaware / District Columbia / Maryland fNortli Carolina / Virginia Chuck Foreman Vice President 412 Pine Cone Ct Kill Devil Hill NC 27948 Phone 919 441-5855 Fax 919 441-6554 cforeman @rnodelaircraftorg Associate Vice Presidents George Abbott 8712 Westlake Ct Raleigh NC 27613 Phone 919 848-6719 Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144-1130 Phone 410 969-9356 Douglas Barry 5300 Olde Millbrooke Dr Glen Allen VA 23060 Phone 804 270-5039 Allen Eklund 8415 Maeve Ct Clemmons NC 27012 Phone 910 766-1231 Bob Champine 205 Tipton 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 Waynasboro VA 22980-3346 Phone 540 943-1684 Bliss Teague 625 5th Avenue SW Hickory North Carolina 28602 Phone 704 324-2164 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 910 488-5986 FLYING TIGERS R/C CLUB months column starts off letter Barrett Powell Hying Tigers RIC Club Morrisville NC Dear Chuck Hying Tigers RIC Club based Jordan Lake Pittsboro NC held its first what expected annual fly-in charity year charity MakeA-Wish Foundation eastern North Carolina Make-A-Wish Foundation internationally known organization sole purpose grant favorite wishes children under 18 have terminal illness life threatening medical conditions founded 1980 US now have 84 chapters US Make-A-Wish has chapters 15 other countries Hying Tigers chose Make-A-Wish Foundation because work kids also enjoy working youth expression kids face both young old see model aircraft lift off ground fly worth untold fortunes lands safely strive smiles go ear ear youth country continuing force behind expansion hobby encourage way can fund raising started 900 am Sunday October 5th attended over 46 pilots registered fly pilots brought 85 different aircraft ranging size 22-inch span up 42% scale 100-inch plus aircraft trainers scale fun-fly pattern gliders helicopters ducted fan jets meet numerous spectators came watch including several boaters Jordan Lake As first time event very happy both attendance flying Everybody good time everybody got fly Prizes donated Hobby Masters Raleigh NC Tower Hobbies Sig Manufacturing sincere thanks appreciation goes participated made premiere event successful photo left right District IV AVP George Abbott Club President Doug Kelly Member Parks Alexander Club VP Tom Evans photo group shot some pilots planes stretching length runway DISTRICT IV HELICOPTER CONTEST BOARD MEMBER District IV now has new helicopter contest board representative Marshall McClung has replaced Bob Harris has moved out District IV Marshall can reached 2722 Fawn Road SW Roanoke VA 24015 Marshall will represent Dist IV AMA helicopter contest board Below photo sent Marshall showing some Virginia crowd IRCHA helicopter internationals held R/C Aviation Country Club Hebron Ohio during August 7th thru 10th Left right Pres Edmunds Marshall McClung Richard Rakes Jim Pruitt Pete Gregores Ben Minor Noah Jesse James Lowery Kneeling best OFB Bruce Bennett Dist Ill just won heli-international straight line speed event vertical climb speed event BOB BABURA AVP MARYLAND Baltimore Area Soaring Society BASS unlimited soaring contest August 23rd 24th 30 contestants Sat 25 Sun altitude record being set Sun event held Walkersville Md yearly event Guy Dickes Pikesville Md broke 2 meter altitude record 3450 feet used thermal sniffer Onset Computer Corporations Data-Logger record altitude down loaded computer upon landing record now being processed Muncie glider used Mini Max Lots thermal activity day photo Guy Dickes after set new record 3450 feet DC RADIO CONTROL CLUB IMAA Bealton Fly-In hosted DCRC Club year superb ever weather perfect pilots great airplanes fabulous Friday over 50 pilots able make flights pilots far north New York far south North Carolina DCRC crew does fine job Fly-In has scheduled next Sept 10111213 1998 Dont miss info came DCRC Newsletter FRIENDLY HOBBY SHOP As closing note Virginia Beach area recently ran across good hobby shop called Debbies RC World found quite few things trying find long time Les Deb Modlin run shop keep up activity area located 2200 Commerce Parkway Virginia Beach Va Thats month Go take kid flying sign up new AMA Member Model Aviation 4 m I] F-I 1 LeI au 1 1 Associate Vice PresIdents Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 Wiihelmina Chihasz 2826 Arbor Place Knooville TN 37917 John G Cooper 4788 Cloister Cove Memphis TN 38118 James M Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr New Albeep MS 38652 Michael Gregory 305 Rockmoet Rd Greenville SC 28615 William T Haywood 4 Robin Circle Foley AL 36535 Karl Hensel 383 Briarwood 842 Meridian MS 39305 Loolse Izzo 286 Hantridge Way Wintersprings FL 32708 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornlne Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Chris Joiner 95 Lee Rd 238 Phenia City AL 36867 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Pueblo Pass Anniston AL 36206 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyrna GA 30082 Clifford Scholefield 4138 NW 33rd Place Galeessille FL 32606 Melvin Sires 781 Boardman Rd Aikee SC 29803 Frank Tiano 15300 Estancia Lane West Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Duzer 3604 N Riser Rd Gainesville GA 30506 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37385 Joseph Micalizzi HC 866 Boa 10397 Fajardo Puerto Rico 00738 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fields 183W Strickland Rd Inlerlachen FL 32148 Phone 904 684-2517 RC Contest Coordinator Kenneth glackmell 207W Sandoreek Rd Enterprise AL 36330 Phone 334 347-4721 need some micro-management few minutes YOUR micro-management micro supervision have tell what Several years ago minutes AMA Board Directors reported very condensed fashion after time lag individual votes Council Members shown Therefore faithfully reported accurately possible minutes page told voted issue Today AMA Hdqrs does very nice job printing Council minutes showing individual vote Im allowed take polls poll Just tell what Should continue re-print minutes Darrell Mims President Central Ala Sport flyers writes members club feel should report minutes AMA meetings anymore because now printed elsewhere magazine concentrate instead local Dist V news pictures can go either way Makes no difference What think Just yesterday finished Council meeting today Nov 10th deadline submission District Reports mag MOST meeting concerned itself budget minutes figures numbers could possibly report accuracy doublechecking Hdqrs Tell what do. Regarding monthly District news-reports Ed Hartley District has web page want copy visit web site URL http/wwwdatawldconilkcrc E-mail jemcneill@junocom Dont forget AMA has changed its dues structure Any young person 19 July 1 98 can now join AIVIA dollar Full coverage full everything except magazine mag would $12 like explosive bomb shells Read think can handle Dont frightened could you looking flying field . year mailed Shirley Malpass Dallas Georgia booklet Get Keep Flying Sites tape Partnerships explaining approach acquire flying field model airplane flying government officials club officers BCMA Bartow County Model Aviation club absorbed enclosed information went out street put info work Club President Bill Malpass reports video tape made hands County Commissioner other County dignitaries After 4 months persuasion convincing county officials have permitted club have field 5 year lease $1 year County officials became dedicated idea County can benefit allowing community reclaim land otherwise fit use snap club officers some County Officials L-R Bill Woods Club Safety Bill Malpass Pres Shirley Malpass Club Treas Gene Camp Bartow County Water Dept Admin Clarence Brown Bartow County Commissioner Denver Pool Club Sec Bruce Nebergall Club VP Heres snap Club Pres Bill awarding beautiful framed plaques County Water Dept Administrator Gene Camp L Bartow County Commissioner Clarence Brown R Ribbon-cutting ceremony remind everyone still have few booklets tapes left want both free pay postage order acquire flying field anything else constructive within club SOMEBODY some person has spark plug things going AMA Hdqrs cant cant YOU US Marine Corps Captain Trey Wilbourn now deceased has flying field named honor Huntsville RCRC club hosted its famous Fall Patten Championships recently Wilbourn Field snap memorial stone honor Capt Wilboum Huntsville once old Huntsvl airport Meet Mike Neville Bham RC Steve Wingard Bham pretty pit crew helper Sharman Corey Atlanta RC Club also held its 2nd Annual Senior Pattern Classic 3 weeks ago hosted entries above Club President CD Mike Jackson holding wife Rene Jackson happy husband wife team Mike told runway 300 50 paved really nice field Pattern same week-end drove Aiken South Carolina cover 11th Annual Fabulous Fall fly-In Aiken RC Soc ARCS AMA Assoc VP Mel Sires CDed affair Club Pres Bud Zobel told 60 contestants showed up want meet important people L-R DC Mel Sires background Carol Giordano Tony Giordano Allen Taylor Billy Moore grandson Kevin Garland & long-serving Assoc VP Richard Jackson Everyone field mentioned land owner PF Beck kindness consideration ARCS club allowing field use Clifford Scholefield prominent president Gainesville Flying Gators has accepted Associate VP position AMA uary 1998 163 Illinois / Indiana / Kentucky/ Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656-3224 Home 708 457-0565 Fax 708 457-2177 E-Mail Internet sysbauer@charliecnsiitedu Associate Vice Presidents Illinois Deb & Scott Justice 1565 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 Indiana Ron Baiiard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Busseii 5000W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421-31 08 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Boa 308 Bargin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Missouri Bob Underwood Eve 314 939-3394 Ken Booher 1016 North East Barnes Dr Lees Summit MO 64086 816 524-7307 Frequency Coordinator Cai Orr RR 1 Boa 123B Higginaville MO 64037 816 584-6284 Fax 816 584-6285 CHICAGO IL Club 864 Checkerboard RC Club Staged 5th Annual Carrier Fun Fly event brainchild CD Lee Ernest highlights Clubs fun-fly season Three tasks required carrier takeoff aerial combat finally carrier landing carrier USS Checkerboard painted field Styrofoam superstructure radar tower added Points awarded successful takeoff painted deck two minutes allowed try cut towed paper streamer again points carrier landing first three pictures order show J Rosencranz J Eggum J Petrzelka readying planes Picture four has winners L R H Naperkowski Tied 1st J Waits 3rd J E Walts 2nd J Rategan Tied 1st Notice battle-damaged carrier Pictures information G Parenti JACKSONVILLE IL Some up-and comtng Combat fliers ten- eleven-year-olds took part Doe Passen s Combat Funtest L R First place J Miller second place J Holt third place M Alston Future killmasters sky LOUISVILLE KY Club #895 Louisville RIC Club held two-day fun-fly home field turnout great 35 pilots 42 aircraft Some 700 spectators entertained flying candy drop children well parachute two never returned earth Captured UFOs Picture shows flightline two-day affair Next have D McDaniel Delta airlines 727 Looks like real crowd pleaser Heres candy drop plane pilot C Drake Hes still waiting parachute come down J Bayer aerobatic smoke P-S 1 have enough information pictures fill about half column After blank pages will appear Get club print People planes identifying information needed Model Aviation / Michigan / Minnesota / Wisconsin Don Bentfield Vice President 1440W Minnehaha St Paul MN 55104-1909 612 645-2984 612645-1223 FAX dbenffield@junocom dbentfield @worldnetattnet Dave Gish 5435 State Hwy 99 Wapello IA 52653 Bud Gorman PO 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 Lindatrom MN 55045 Mike Zingery 6496S 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 MI 48167 Ph 810486-4800 Its hard think January writing column know its coming travels interesting thing pointed out clubs throughout District isone heavily attended events during year Jan 1st New Years Freeze Fly whatever want call points out frustration level northern modeling community during winter months Sure its fun build awhile sure would fun just grab airplane head out field adding three layers clothing However have mall shows exhibits school stuff kids indoor flying swap meets auctions other things provide social aspects sport Its always amazing stories grow larger flying skills increase incidents especially youve forgotten about seem funnier ever before youre beginning wonder youll ever get everything done before spring quitting job now club elections over officers place challenge Dist Club officers set some club goals 98 Become Leader Club plan least different event help members improve flying skills plan Club Picnic Open House sponsors local community plan Funds-For-Charity event plan least school aviation activity kids can furnish Delta Darts want Remember sport has something nearly everyone clubs should provide easy way find uary 1998 165 Minneapolis MN Washburn High School teacher Jeff Kreis part 32- Molly Lein flight instructors student Aircraft Design class Eight teams Midland RIC Modelers Club Midland Ml building Gentle Lady Sophisticated said weather lousy Lady gliders Minnesota R/C Soaring youngsters never noticed Photo Society assisting project D Bergstrom Photo J Ladwig Students Midland Parkdale Hank Liliequist Don Patterson lend Elementary School check out full scale skills group North View Jr aircraft part aviation program High students fourth year sponsored Midland R/C Modelers program sponsored Club Photo D Bergstrom Minneapolis Model Aero Club Photo J Ladwig Six students Oak Grove Intermediate School Bloomington MN thirty students Webster Open School St Paul MN launch airplanes Minneapolis Metrodome dome big enough world competition limited strictly kids Photo J Ladwig Bob Dolly Wischer join flight line Milwaukee Area Radio Kontrol Society MARKS float fly Bob AMA Hall Fame member showed eighty years hasnt slowed down piloting skills MARKS club have sponsored float fly four years Bong Recreation Area Wisconsin its rated premier event Photo R Knetzger great group sixth graders Midland Parkdale Elementary School withSummer Will Return Cedar Rapids airplane built flew PhotoSkyhawks Annual Float Fly Hannen Lake D Bergstromnear Cedar Rapids IA Photo D Gish I] I-li 1 [e uII3 1 1 10] b i Arkansas Loursana New Mexico Oldahonra Texas George M Aldrich Vice President 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 AMA Line 210 650-4707 FAX answers 6th ring away E-mail noblur@junocom Associate Vice Presidents Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 817 662-5587 Sandy Frank 105 N Brazos St Weatherford TX 76086 817 599-7131 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 126-/2 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 Modeling has varied interests virtually impossible person keep up leading edge event type model fly An expert phase will quickly find have new learning curve getting involved another have seen rare individual can win world championship Wakefield now FIB short time competitive pylon racing Joe Foster once did talented Joe us keep pretty welt involved similar types world have today makes time precious commodity Ive spoken before about AMA has changed 90% competition orientation thats less 7% competition now appears some 50% membership really modelers flyers seems fast paced lives make time dear just dont have time build anymore Are members less important scratch builder bet less important have definite responsibility pass some heritage people though really new model aviation Lets take random example person has attracted flying R/C first thing told finds club initial instruction must join AMA No background just HAS join Human nature says will certain amount resentment tight away After 3 years Cat Birds Seat Ive come believe much anti-AMA feeling would avoided someone would take time explain just what AMA Number AMA US Next formed represent model aviation nation service individual local efforts idea pool funds group what individual could accomplish alone should made clear fact AIvIA alone responsible protected frequency radio system just purchased prime importance Finally new member should know AMA representative chosen pass time nation world non-profit provide protective insurance secondary just couple services offered Personally building models relaxing pressure relieving thing Ive ever done life An hour two evening doing some building can create marvelous state mind know us feel way too important remember newer members have probably never cut piece balsa will too busy try building some will never want have solid AMA need least make effort embrace newbies make feel belong Seldom ever hear someone wanting give praise another Recently Howell Gwin wrote about fellow member Beaumont Barustormers R/C Club seems Mr Leo Rick now 81 years young has exemplary example what means devoted modeler club member served secretary least 25 years greatest attribute always willing help need help advice tip AMA cap Mr Rick wish years such happiness thank profusely contribution modeling Enough soapbox stuff Ive got some information share will find important Tip Month fortunate have Bert Striegler District VIII Bert retired major oil company after holding high position years R&D experience Hes aero engineer boot long time modeler well ardent engine collector following message received him recently Methanol under conditions partial combustion produces formic acids rapidly attack iron forming iron formate looks like rust actually jewelers rouge JEWELERS ROUGE gina gave us beautifully polished cylinders test cars wore about 040-inch 10000 miles oils use usually prevent acid attack castor being whole lot better some synthetics Castor polar simply coats iron displaces everything else Most 4strokes recommend synthetics suffer bearing corrosion 2-strokes arent immune some after run oil easy to spread throughout engine 4bangers After run oil such Rislone Marvel Mystery air tool oil have spoken over years just ignore advice Knowing letting jewelers rouge GROW engines dont coat moving parts steel may make sense Iron components steel 166 Model Aviation 4De Hill Mr Help Anyone CDd Tulsa Glue Dobbers CL stunt meet Sept 2021 Rush Loy placed 2nd Beginner Event Keep up Rush youll catch pretty Krystal King 1st Matthew Murphee 3rd Tulsa Glue Dobbers stunt meet Most young flyers have active parents supporting What way curb drive shootings District VIII well represented AMA 97 Nats L-R B Mears 1st Mears 2nd both Lubbock P Cartier NJ 3rd Ray Krupa Mi 4th Roy Krupa Dallas 5th Mears family name Fast Combat Texas An outstanding A-b Wart Hog Ed Couch Ft Worth Tx beautiful ship reports flew good looked Broken Arrow Field Dreams Fan Fly Photos Marlin McGee rado Kansas / Nebraska / North Dakota South Dakota / Wyoming Russ Miller Vice President PO Boa 128 Soles ND 58570 Days 701 445-3332 Evenings 701 220-3190 Fan 701446-3323 rrniIIer339@aoIcom Associate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Tray Lapp 1618 Houston Dr Bismarck 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 571 03-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Blimp owned piloted Rich Kuenning member Lincoln Sky Nights Lincoln NE Thanks again Jason Luebe piloting full scale paraplane dropping candy small children crowd also thank hardworking Russ Ballou Jeremy Encinger Cook Shack Supervisor Kathy Machmuller organizing food service Gary Sandsted HiFlyers Secretary-Treasurer John Boord Srs eleven foot 1936 Buccaneer powered Saito 120 4 cycle News Nebraska Lincoln Sky Knights 1997 Giant Scale Fly books held July 12th 13th new 20 acre flying site went hitch Saturday very windy lot hangar went on Sunday greeted light south wind partly cloudy sky 21 registered pilots approximately 25 aircraft LSK member Terry Majewski treated us man full scale airshow full scale home built Boredom Fighter Bi plane Concessions best area Greg Meyer providing smoked chicken sausage Paul Wanda Cooper provided usual fully stocked concession stand thanks LSK members worked long hard get field ready members helped make event successful event dedicated memory longtime LSK IMAA member Don Neill Don passed away suddenly June master builder very good friend scratch built Giant scale 30s racers known far wide modeling community has lost very valuable member friend great time everyone See ya next year Craig Sparks Submitted Jack Sibert AVP District IX Nebraska HiFlyers Model Airplane Club Grand Island Nebraska 1997 OLD-TIMER FUNFLY September 7 1997 perfect day funfly especially old-timer funfly Very little central Nebraska wind allowed gentle aircraft cruise minimal effort Over 50 aircraft types present almost being flown 35 registered pilots billed Old Timer design event also encouraged pilots high wing trainers also participate non-competitive environment quick survey true old-timer designs present disclosed Old Reliable New Ruler 1941 Pacer 84-inch Powerhouse 84-inch Privateer Trenton Terror GA Birdwing Pacific Ace Pete N Pol Miss America 1937 Cumulus 84-inch 1936 Buccaneer eleven foot 1936 Buccaneer six 84 Flying Quakers Other interesting aircraft present included Waco Biplane two quarter scale WWI Fokker D-VJJs John Boord Sr unknowingly shows off new club T-shirt HiFlyers Grand Island Nebraska Logo February 1998 167 Rich Keunnings blimp Two colorful old-timers Lincoln Sky Nights new field located 134th Waverley Rd Waverley NE Associate vice Presidents U kI 11 [si U 14 Lo] 1 — Arizona / California / Hawaii / Nevada / Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone 602 708-0222 E-mail richh@primenetcom httpj/wwwama-1 Ocorn/ama Glenn Cafler Walnut Creek California 510 933-2086 Michael Harrington Kaneohe Hawaii 808 239-6682 Gary Hover Visalia California 209747-0287 Kal Jensen Reno Nevada 702 329-6430 John Krohn Whittier California 310 692-4177 Bob Reynolds Tucson Arizona 520 296-8183 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner Sacramento California 916 362-1962 See last months column additional AVPa Coordinators September 5 1997 101st Squadron Screaming Eagles AMA District X lost great friend fellow modeler Virgil Wilbur pictured above died age 70 just short 14th Annual Seebree Hayes CL contest directed years Virgil avid control line modeler president Los Angeles based Screaming Eagle club strong supporter youth charitable events such annual Marine Corps Toys Tots Below . group photo scale control line pilots taken Seebree Hayes contest October 12 Pictured few Virgils fellow modelers will miss him dearly 1997 AMA National Aeromodeling Exposition huge success due large part support provided City Alameda Mr Fred Framsted Parks & Recreation Department Mr Framsted instrumental arranging use expansive tarmac recently closed Alameda Naval Air Station site of Expo events Expo 98 drawing board look Alameda site center piece next years modeling extravaganza Expo 98 Approved November 8 Executive Council meeting District X proposed repeating AMA National Aeromodeling Exposition San Jose California area 1998 unanimous enthusiastic show support Executive Council approved Expo 98 established operating budget support event tentative dates Expo August22 through August 30 Labor Day falls September 7 placing Expo two weeks prior holiday Mark calendars now plan week great modeling fun see IMS PasadenaJanuary 89 & 10. AMA District X planning several educational meetings group discusssons during 1998 IMS Model Hobby Show Pasadena AMA will inviting clubs Intro Pilots attend special program development meeting District X plans District meeting special awards luncheon Stop AMA booth location scheduling information Till next time. Keepem safe Keepem flyn ing day Expo 97s Giant Scale Flyin saw estimated crowd 1500 spectators participants Held historic Naval Air Station Alameda northeast edge San Francisco Bay site breathtaking weather perfect. hospitality extended City Alameda absolutely phenomenal AMA District X extend deepest gratitude thanks City Alameda Parks Recreation staff Like modelers Jacob Yetter Mesa Arizona shares intense love model aviation Jacob uses specially designed transmitter fly EZ Sport 40 help AMA Intro Pilots Vic Westlund John Midgorden Arizona Model Aviators Jacob last seen making low inverted passes working perfecting aerobatic maneuvers 168 Model Aviation 4 Alaska / Idaho Montana Oregon Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 9721 3-0090 503 234-4439 EMAIL vpxi@pacifiercom Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 15618 NE 56th Way Redmond WA 98052 Al Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkinson 319 Yellowstone Billings MT 59101 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Reeves Lippincott 1201 Farrow Circle Anchorage AK 99504-2237 Mike Hazel 1073 Windemere Dr NW Salem OR 97304 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vickaburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Boa 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Snaer 781 Lillnoet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Jamie Metcalf recently turned 8 very enthusiastic young pilot Jamie flying third plane pictured fall hasnt wrecked yet just keeps improving flying skills moving up advanced aircraft According Bruce Hadella President Big Sky R/C Modelers Great Falls Montana Jamie inspiration other flyers doesnt just bore holes hot dog around sky flies flight makes works precision flight maneuvers goal compete pattern next year Jamies able coach Granddad former AVP Glen Mischke Bruce also wrote Big Sky club several successful meets year including Pattern Jet Fly-In Fun Flys along Open House working authorization funding get runway paved put cap recent site improvements Pat Johnson came clear Boise fly P-40 Riegel Inaugural AVP Mike Hazel sent following Fantastic describe response sentiments expressed participants Bill Riegel Model Park Inaugural Contest Salem Oregon August 23&24 event put Western Oregon Control Line Flyers celebrate development date field make other fliers region aware facility Over weekend contestants flew Aerobatics Racing Balloon Bust Combat Speed events schedule fairly relaxed allow entrants plenty time visit enjoy activities Some 27 modelers signed up fly whole bunch other modelers came out woodwork spectate check out new field Sunday during break action special ceremony award President Mark Wahlster told crowd flying field came existence primarily because vision work Salem City Councilman Bill Riegel Unfortunately Bill passed away shortly after field established Bills widow Ruth Riegel hand receive special commemorative gift WOLF presentation high point week-end club plans hold events facility 98 hope see Last month promised photos Moses Lake RIC Modelers activities Grant County Fair Ed Way supplied words photos Incidentally different touch used club year outstanding aircraft raffled off beautiful DC-3 2 YS-45s special exhaust headers Moses Lake RIC Club members left Ray Talnter Jim Tabor John Reich Casey McKay show public modelers make planes Casey McKay 1 Jim Tabor worked building board Video flight simulator get attention Ed Way 1 Jim Tabor clubs new framed AMA poster Casey McKay admires Grand Prize winning entry Super Sportster May family have wonderful year 1998 uary 1998 169 Jamie Metcalf plane
Edition: Model Aviation - 1998/02
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A Academy Model Aeronautics Auo 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 year Academy awards scholarships deserving high school seniors intend pursue higher education local state colleges universities awards provided budgeted amount general funds monies individual organization donations Basic awards Charles H Grant Scholarships Applicants screened ranked national test scores class ranking school community activities modeling activities other criteria Recipients must AMA members minimum three years prior applying enrolled accredited institution following school year Screening final selections committee Betty Stream Cliff Telford Ed McCollough Russ Miller Charlie Bauer Bob Underwood its recommendations presented AMA Executive Council approval Out 35 applicants five Charles H Grant scholarships totaling $25000 awarded Following brief biographical sketches winner Thomas Akers $6000 winner Thomas graduated Thousand Oaks High School Thousand Oaks California attending Cal Poly State University San Luis Obispo _____planning major aeronautical engineering high school studies included advance placement courses such areas physics economicslAmerican political systems English calculus schedule included program manufacturing technologies Thomas president Science Club Construction Club member International Club Academic Decathlon Team principal first chair French Horn player Conejo Youth Symphony addition high school band played alto sax Jazz Band also sang church choir active member local Boy Scout Explorer Post Thomas got apprenticeship through AMA club member lead opportunity specialize composite structure fabrication full-scale aircraft As result Thomas employed local design fabrication shop tasks included building display models flying prototypes new military commercial aircraft Thomass modeling began age 11 parents bought him Gentle Lady Sailplane taught fly joined Thousand Oaks Soaring Society TOSS constructing model club members used models instruct him flying Gentle Lady completed Thomas began entering local club contests won national local soaring awards ensuing years Recent modeling activities have led him design scratch-built sailplanes including creating molds fuselage cutting foam core wings Thomas said people Southern California find skills level feel comfortable having him build repair airplanes high point 1997 modeling experience accompanying United States F3B team Ankara Turkey serve two ground crew members World Championships Thomas said challenge modeling has helped him allowing relate physics mumbo jumbo real life applications could over again thing would change modeling career would start sooner Tabulated Certified Public Accounting firm Brady Ware Schoenfeld Inc results announced Wednesday November 26 1997 Copies complete tabulation can obtained contacting Mary Lou Vojslavek AMA Headquarters District II Vice President *WesDeCou1517 Joe Beshar875 Ray Juschkus361 Others69 District IV Vice President * Chuck Foreman751 Others12 District VI Vice President * Charlie Bauer1867 Jim Sears1400 Others77 District VIII Vice President Sandy Frank1305 Others85 District X Vice President * Rich Hanson1891 Others122 * incumbent February 1998 153 View HQ See Page 184 Michael Harrison Another $6000 winner Michael graduate Lakeside High School Hot Springs Arkansas pursuing pre dentistiy University Arkansas Michael ranked first graduating class gradepoint average supplemented advanced placement classes biology chemistry calculus-based physics class Beyond classroom Michael found much fill schedule Clubs included Spanish Future Business Leaders Youth Youth Math Beta Club Fellowship Christian Athletes also lettered basketball golf During four years Michael named Outstanding Student club academic activity Senior named National Honor Society Michael Eagle Scout Troop 2 Ounchita Area Council Hot Springs project supervising eight people determining flood level nine campgrounds central Arkansas area Scouts also resulted hours trail clean-up other projects As volunteer St Josephs Regional Health Center Michael worked infonnation desk assisted other ways Michael also earned rank Master Grand Knight being youth leader St Johns Catholic Youth Ministry faith very important said cany everywhere go Michael member Mid-America Hying Club Hot Springs ifi cannot remember time did fly model airplanes sald father started soon could hold transmitter has competitively flying Radio Control Aerobatics about four years first contest Houston TX earmarked discouraging experience However hard work concentration heeding fathers advice resulted trophy spite having compete against adults took much tmphy home contest Houston said Michael leamed does matter something seems begin outcome will whatever want want badly enough read somewhere life 10% what happens 90% react Zawistoski $5000 recipient Carl graduate Edgewood High School Ellettsville Indiana attending Rose Hulman Institute Technology Valedictorian high school graduating class Carl played percussion jazz concert marching bands lead individual awards participation special groups employment local musical functions During sophomore junior senior years lettered soccer involved German Club Academic Super Bowl Soccer Club Throughout Carls high school years independent study research scientific fields led awards USAF US Navy NASA RCA science departments Purdue Evansville Yale 1995 Carl received scholarship attended National Science Foundation Exploration Careers Science Indiana University worked Dr Michael Hosek researching performing experiments etching titanium tips tunneling electron microscope activities awards prompted designing building 34meter wind tunnel used experiments such measuring lift-to-drag ratio changing angle incidence canard wing observing airflow over sailboat mast different vortex generators Carl has working part-time two years High Energy Physics Department Indiana University CERN/ATLAS Particle Detector Project under Drs Harold Ogren David Rust Carls modeling activity began age six plastic airplanes experimental prowess led him using spare kit parts design new modelsbalsa gliders mbber-powered Free Flight models special emphasis canards Now flying Radio Control sailplanes occupies modeling interests basic idea creating engineering own thoughts working gizmos has always intrigued said First paper airplanes reached new levels learning moving complicated forms models drive discovering new information through process engineering keeps rebuilding paper airplanes Ronald Alexander Burns Alex $4000 recipient Alex graduated Austin High School Decatur Alabama advanced diploma attending University Alabama majoring engineering Alex pursued college prep program included variety advanced placement honors courses science-related areas math English Computer programming studies also played important role helped schools team garner first place Freed Hardeman University High School Programming competition Alex received variety awards including National Honor Society VFW Voice Democracy Winner Mu Alpha Theta math honor society American Legion award high school activities included band newspaper varsity soccer Chemistry Club French Club As newspaper editor used computer skills help create layout method publicationrather sending professional printerresulting considerable savings school soccer clinic coach Boys Girls Club office assistant Adult Community Education program also served information desk Parkway Hospital Morgan County Volunteer Bureau St Anns church youth group claimed portion time did math science tutoring Alexs modeling career started age nine learned fly Sig Kadet Senior uncle built dad leamed him Since other models have built flown tendency toward military aircraft have really enjoyed warbirds seem real showstoppers club flying field said Alex F4U quarterly project winner club Decatur Model Airplane Club About four years ago began racing club version Quickie-500 model called Club 20 racer powered 20-sized engine Two years ago season point champion also Q-500 judge pylon 2 building Global Raven powered Saito 90 note committee upon notification scholarship Alex wrote Thank generous scholarship toward education never imagined that time spent basement would ever amount anything airplanes fun Jake $4000 winner Jake graduated McNary High School Keizer Oregon pursuing mechanical engineering degree Whitworth College Spokane Washington hopes someday design full-scale aircraft preparation engineering Jake focused variety subjects math science drafting number courses advanced placement lettered swimming four years high school state champion 50-yard freestyle member track team four years receiving varsity letter year During senior year state meet finalist 110-yard high hurdles 300-yard intermediate hurdles During summer 1997 participated 154 Model Aviation k meet Shanghai China Junior National Swim meet Clovis California active member church youth group involved road clean-up soup kitchens Jakes modeling career began age eight received inexpensive Control Line model rapidly developed interest quickly hooked model airplanes said course enjoying activity took notice group called Keizer RC Association Through help instructor learned fly purchased Super Sportster 40 kit building flying model took notice something called Free Flight said new grabbed interest very quickly Through contact Ed Whitten regarding some plans Jake contacted Andrew Tagliafico concerning indoor activity area Through Andys help Willamette Modelers club Jake began entering local indoor meets Jakes early indoor efforts progressed PAl Federation Aeronautique Intemationale level building flying FiD models competed World Championships United States first-ever Junior competitor won title Junior World Champion two-flight total 7201 minutes just recently finished first variable pitch propeller Im anxious test look out Steve Brown Caesar Banks said Scholarships awarded addition Charles H Grant awards Criteria based factors specified contributors names awards made following details awards recipients Hutchinson Scholarship Presented applicant exemplifies outstanding achievement Free Flight Jake Palmer awarded $1000 Weak Signals year Weak Signals RC Club conducts special raffle during exposition Toledo proceeds donations awarded club top Grant scholarship recipient year $4000 donation equally distributed between Thomas Akers Michael Harrison Sig Scholaiship Monies based financial need modeling activity Matthew ted Sig Manufacturing Company $2500 award given Matthew Arunski Manchester Missouri graduated honors Patkway South High School Manchester attending University Kansas Architectural Engineering Program addition excellent academic record Matthew participated football wrestling four-year tennis team member member schools award-winning debate team proud serving Peer Teacher working seventh graders about importance selfesteem individuality represented school Boys State elected State Representative position Matthew also volunteered St Josephs Hospital information desk Working school active development Habitat Humanity effort forming core group students build houses during summer less fortunate Matthew devoted time Circle Concern local organization helps families need maintenance worker City Manchester Parks Recreation Department Matthew has active AMA member since 1990 modeling career began age five first flew 1hA Control Line models first competition experience Balloon Burst sponsored Lafayette Esquadrille Club St Louis area third-place win along fathers interest Combat stimulated him design compete Combat 1993 age 14 placed second Slow Combat first Combat AMA Nationals Lawrenceville Illinois Since has opportunities reveal prowess competitive skills am excited continue utilize skills conceptualization design college have fostered through years model design construction said Matthew AMA did just allow opportunity fly models helped develop skills will continue use Academy offers heartfelt congratulations scholarship winners wishes success future endeavors aeromodeling experiences profound thank individuals organizations generous donations made scholarships possible uary 1998 155 Executive Council Meeting Highlights Motions made November 8-9 1997 Executive Council Meeting ig Minu notions sh official untd Vice Presiden MOTION C Bauer VI moved G Aldrich VIII seconded accept single candidate statement two publications Motion passed unanimously MOTION II C Bauer VI moved W De Cou II seconded approve 1998 Nats have 5A status dates being Indoor May 27-31 Johnson City TN Outdoor July 10-August 4 Muncie IN Motion passed unanimously MOTION III E McCollough XI moved C Bauer -~VI seconded accept 1998 Operating Budget Motion passed unanimously MOTION IV B Brown III moved C Bauer VI seconded sum $125000 added proposed budget advertising/marketing research line 7009080 marketing/public relations Motion passed unanimously MOTION V B Brown III moved R Miller IX seconded amend budget increase line 6000100 $4321884 Motion passed unanimously ED note Line #6000 100 refers income Open Full memberships MOTION VI E McCollough XI moved W De Cou II seconded amend budget increase line 7105450 $4500 Motion passed unanimously ED note Line #7105450 refers AMA budget item Homecoming/Grand Event MOTION VII E McCollough XI moved W De Cou ~II seconded amend budget increase line 7009060 $8000 Celebration Pioneers Motion passed unanimously ED note Line #7009060 refers AMA budget item special events MOTION VIII E McCollough XI moved W De Cou II seconded amend budget increase line 6005600 $195000 Motion passed unanimously ED note Line #6005600 refers income AMA expects receive Supply/Souvenir sales MOTION IX B McCollough XI moved C Bauer VI seconded adjust amount allocated FAI competitors projected actual FAI approved amount Motion passed unanimously 4 MOTION X E McCollough XI moved B Brown III seconded accept Capital Budget Motion passed unanimously MOTION XI J McNeill V moved D Bentfield VII seconded rescind Motion V July 1997 council meeting motion adopt 2nd page Publications Committees General Policies Model Aviation columns July 22 1995 Executive Council minutes Appendix V Motion failed 5 yes IV V VIII NAA 8 no II III VI VII IX X XI EVP ON XII R Miller IX moved B Brown III seconded have $3000 added District V budget balance 1997 Motion passed 11 yes II III IV VI VII IX X XI EVP NAA 1 no VIII 1 abstain V MOTION XIII R Miller IX moved W De Cou II seconded Executive Director having met requirements position will receive bonus stated contract Motion passed 12 yes II III IV V VI VII VIII IX X XI EVP NAA representative out room time vote Executive Council members present Sunday meeting MOTION XIV C Foreman IV moved D Holland EVP seconded funds received sale Reston VA Property along future payments mortgage placed special interest bearing account until such time funds released construction AMA headquarters building AMA property Muncie Indiana See Motion XVI Motion tabled MOTION XV D Holland EVP moved E llough seconded MOTION XIV tabled Motion passed 7 yes II III VI XI EVP NAA 5 no IV V VIII X 1 absent IX MOTION XVI C Foreman IV moved D Holland EVP seconded funds received sale Reston VA Property placed restricted fund purpose AMA HQ building facility Motion passed12 yes II III IV V VI VII VIII X XI EVP NAA MOTION XVII R Hanson X moved W De Cou II seconded AMA National Aeromodeling Exposition held again 1998 area San Jose California $10000 operating fund established Motion passed 10 yes II III IV V VI VII VIII X XI NAA MOTION XVIII R Hanson X moved B Brown III seconded AMA Executive Council approve dollar dollar matching fund grant 1997 Flying Site Assistance Fund up maximum $10000 distributed Pomona Valley Model Airplane club upon adequate demonstration expended matching funds toward development site Motion passed 10 yes II III IV V VI VII VIII X XI NAA 156 Model Aviation l erly 1 LEG AMAs HistoryPast Present Future John Worth HISTORY IN THE MAKING Typically history thought recording what has already happened Yet making history continuous ongoing activityhistory being made happens Furthermore possible make some history happen according plan Thats what happens events such Nationals scheduled advance schedulethe AMA Contest Calendar examplewe know what expect expect expect have fair idea likely participate knew therefore scheduled 1996 Celebration Eagles Muncie would big event famous modelers attending obvious advance would major historical occasion unknown big successful event would Now can look back appreciate bigger successful expected so-called once lifetime experience now based popular response 1996 event plus some new favorable factors can expect experience will repeated 1998 Already dubbed Year Pioneer 1998 has scheduled what being called Celebration Eagles II So now looking forward another once lifetime event big difference between 1996 1998 events good possibility number Hall Famers able attend 1996 may present 1998 Among Bill Winter Frank Zaic Ben Shereshaw Mike Granieri Hurst Bowers Walt Good Bob Holland Hewitt Phillips etc same time first Eagles event have said would come another scheduled So appears Eagles II could memorable 1996 event opened AMA NATS schedule year similar manner perhaps historical significance 1998 event will serve kickoff annual SAM Society Antique Modelers Championships practically guaranteeing number famous modelers attendance will greaterthe nature SAM organization members oldtimers active contest fliers 50 years ago perspective once again responsible establishment AMA mid-thirties will gathering Muncie Thus again will historical reunion already part AMA s history event intended old-timers important AMA members ages participatethe mixture will add flavor what AMA today Young old sharing fun fellowship aeromodeling Keep mind come event relatively new members AMA will part what will looked upon future another great past historical events lives sure among part segment AMAs history start scheduling now Plan arrive Muncie Friday afternoon September 11 1998 attend welcoming party night AMA Museum following Saturday night 12th plan beat Pioneers Banquet some very special presentations will made honor certaln heroes history Next plan start contest flying SAM Champs begins Sept 13th continues through 18th havent SAM Champs will enjoy spectrum competition events hall back beginnings AMA some modern twists make flying incredible show factor makes simply repeat old-time contests Back beginnings everyones engines ran well nor did fliers know tricks obtaining outstanding performance Today however based past years flying learning applying experiences performance level uniformly high Often bad luck shoulda known better mistakes separates winners losers Compared old days big difference seldom lot cranldng cussing trying get engines run techniques have perfected including knowing pick good air just much wind rubber motors torque meters back get reliable dethermalizer action again history interesting models basically what years ago theyre supposed lot has leamed about make fly right good bad weather Models now being flown well often thought dogs inconsistent competence level generally much higher average antiquer today could apply present knowledge days old would probably have champion back Regardless hes having fun now before shows spirit pervades SAM champs 1998 offers prime time part Meanwhile campaign recognize Pioneers special emphasis will 70 years age 1998 continuing goal induct deserving honor AMA Hall Fame being restricted five six typically inducted year reality under current selection process potential Hall Famers will live long enough enjoy celebrity status could entitled idea diminish status already Hall Fame suddenly adding bunch Rather aim get deserve honor still around Posthumous induction Hall Fame satisfactory situation cant avoided can avoided general sentiment seems Get Done sidelight already Hall Fame generally dont seem find matter urgencytheyre already too bad about Yet will readily admit process often matter luck candidates given year can make world difference voting significant fact less 100 people Hall Fame date AMA having existence 61 years thats average less two people inducted per year current membership base about 150000 members percentage inductees looks skimpier Should satisfied say having few people Hall Fame recognition good situation intent exploration situation constructive assumption majority members agree situation could improved Toward end would appreciated reading would advise AMA district Vice-Presidents feeling issue Whether get people Hall Fame sooner might happen via present selection process think its important have contributed progress aeromodeling receive appropriate recognition ongoing effort solicitation biographies such people accumulation file ready access membership interested knowing about biographies being gathered AMA Historian Norm Rosenstock will provide basis future publicity honors possible awards addition writing AMA history about stood out above rank file Its part knowing came guide us going uary 1998 157 C4NI WTJ XU m Doug Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 757-7454 make special trip see museum headquarters flying site Having flying site same place have headquarters has allowed us convert Nats losing proposition positive cash flow situation done past year statement operations Nationals produced below will shortly complete year financial statements will become available will give some tentative numbers soon available final numbers will have wait until auditors complete work time will begin furnish copies balance sheet income expense statement other items interest Executive Council meeting will held Saturday Sunday November 8-9 1997 column has Monday November 10 deadline leaves problem what write hope able present summary form some proposed receipts expenditures year 1998 though Budget Committee has worked proposed budget department heads Executive Director others have input often items Executive Council wants add various reasons considerations budget items Like everything else have something give up something big compromise event get budget finalized am going give parts will wait until completed will talk about some other items instead budget passed contained changes exact totals ready today other matters travels concern hear whether AMA intends get business land ownership Since have flying site Muncie lot people have assumed going spread out buy similar sites everywhere some talk about trying have district flying sites something within present intent capability AMA own land manage have constant lawsuits loss land improvements vandalism etc would require constant monitoring have money organization intent present time Muncie property used great deal frequency during flying season expos special events such Celebration Eagles coming year will homecoming another Grand Event hobby industry relationship between AMA hobby industry important both groupsto continue development good products increase number people building airplanes Nationals some international meets local district meets special interest groups fly Muncie site have never Muncie really would worth time go whether attend Nats just ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONPOTICS Nationals October 31 1997 Nats Incume Mechanics Fees Entry Fees Late tntry Fees Outdoor FF Entry Fees Indoor FF totry Fees teent Fees Late Event Fees Dorm Fees Trophy Spoosorships Nato Booth Space Concessions Hobby Shop Sales Less Cost Items Sold Soaseoir Sales Less Cost Items Sold Miscellaneous Total Rats Income Rats tepense Rats Planoing Meetings Equipment Rental & Repairs Officials Trasel Officials Lodgong Officials Hats Shirts etc Staff Trasel & Lodging Cars Trucks Trailers Miscellaneous Supplies & Freight Trophies Telephonen Officials Parties Aeards Rats Pt Posters Signs Forms losurance & Other Eapeose Site Rental Contest Supplies Indoor Free Flight Outdoor Free Flight Total Rats Cost MATS EI INCCW OR COST SHH HO tee tee eu tee 28 78t 12 327586 1118663 6599 79 39 698 19 228557 see ee 347e IC 1787 He 35 158 Model Aviation BC @ ee 3286312 tee 1 OH 75 3e HO 16148 624 458684 eee 6 e64 47 128 ee 48655 385 19 11547 le 7483 6743 e ee 343686 393198 5 eu ee 32397 Hee e ee 35 521 H9 4169 le mi F-li 1 [ UE1 1 ie] 1 Connecticut Maine Massachusetts New Hampshire / Rhode Island/Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 -1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 AlIen Road Billerica MA 01821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-31 46 MC McGuftin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 03106-1077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1866 STATE OF MAINE SCALE SHOOT OUT event has held past five years seems get better year addition two days scale flying Bar-B-Que Saturday night worth attending its own merits contests just happen usually through efforts several clubs members cases some people seem much work co ordinating efforts other people contest Ray Robin LaBonte seem spark plugs Also Robins family did much work food stand Bar B-Que Also Bill Reeve Dave Skillings contributed greatly What heck lot people involved great jobthanks great week-end have numerous pictures sent Peter Flanigan Mac McGuffin some own too column next month plan show some pictures Pittsfield Mall show month after use some Maine Lets see what happens plans Listed pilots event order placing rest column will contaln some pictures have FUN SCALE SPORTSMAN 1 Carl JacksonSuper Chipmunk 2 Carl PetersonPiperJ-3 3 Jeff CampbellExtra 300 4 Keith MeyB-17 5 James GleasonTA-152 6 Linwood WhittenLaser 200 7 Harry NewmanAeronca 7AC 8 Mark DuvalBT-13 9 Al LavigneSuper Chipmunk 10 Ara DedakianBrewster Buffalo 11 Roland WoodworthWaco 12 William CroneFly Baby Bi-Plane FUN SCALE EXPERT 1 Tom Kosewski 2 Eric Guilmet 3 Peter Flanigan 4 John Chevalier 5 Jim Baker 6 Dave Skillings 7 Jack Buckley 8 Jack Owens 9 Bill Reeve 10 Ken Owens 11 Brenalley 12 Ron Gagner Sopwith Pup Spacewalker Sukhoi Decathlon Extra 230 Spacewalker Pitts Extra 300L T-28 Extra 300 Cessna 182 AT-6 SPORT SCALE SPORTSMAN 1 John WoodSpacewalker 2 Gus DeltwasStinson L-5 3 Mitch BuckleyExtra 300L 4 James GleasonP-40K 5 James SemomanPT-19 6 Jeff CampbellL-21 Super Cub 7 Keith MeyPiper J-3 8 Ara DedakianAeronca 7AC SPORT SCALE EXPERT 1 Charlie Nelson 2 Robert Pickney 3 Ed Estabrook 4 John Chevalier 5 Tom Kosewski 6 Lloyd Roberts 7 Roy Vallincourt 8 Bill Killiam 9 Ron Gagner 10 Jim Plucinski 11 Lindsey Smith 12 Richard Carlson 13 Bill Curliss 14 Bill Steffes 15 Jack Buckley TEAM SCALE 1 Steffes/Kohler 2 Mitchell/Guilmet 3 Thayer/Kill 4 SawyerlEstabrook 5 Nelson Labonte Waco VKS7F Piper NE- 1 P-47 Ryan STA Fokker D-VII Fly Baby Stinson L-5 Fokker D-VII Morrisey Bravo Fokker DR-i Decathlon Douglas Dauntless Waco YMF-5 AT-6 Facetmobile Hellcat Clip Wing J-3 Fly Baby Bipe P-40 Spacewalker II model retracts bomb drop weighed 115 pounds flew very well sound did seem scale February 1998 159 Bill Reeve T-28 Pica kit weighs 7 pounds powered OS 61 Retracts flaps Lloyd Roberts Fly Baby believe modeled after full size aircraft once owned Lloyd What could appropriate German dog under German airplane dog followed owner constantly two days am surprised needed nap Unfortunately know owners name Part pit area some airplanes flown during two days Keith Mey Stormville NY B-17 powered 4-05 electric motors Eric Guilmet flying Bill Mitchell observes judges put lot time sun time F i 1 [s ElM 1 1 is] 1 — 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 decou @ gramercyioacom Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightstown NJ 08020-4501 Roy Brown USAF AFCENT CMR 460 BOX SSS APO AC 09703 Ray Juschkus 09 Livrngstorr Street St James NY 1 178e James M Lewis PO St Ogderrbcrg NY 13669-0061 Dave Mathewson Sex 613 Comics NY 13531 Bill Miller PO Boo 335 Prioceton Jonctien NJ 08550 Tom Murray 31 voerhees Once Boskirrg Ridge NJ 07920 Marlene Nlkodem 407 Willow Street Lockyot NY 14094 Bitt Poytlrress 2 Hemlock CooS Seogejes NY 12477 Adam Suttler4t Perry Aveoce Latham NY 12110-2433 Terry Terrenoire tOt Srrritlrtield Or. Cedicolt NY 13760-4329 Frequency Coordinator Lon Suatar 53 AirpoS Oscego Coonty Airyod Foltorr NY 13069 315 599-6093 THE STATE OF THE DISTRICT Ive just returned home last Executive Council meeting current term Vice President results 1997 election wont known another few weeks could last column pen . least awhile Im going take opportunity give thoughts state district made some commitments prior special election Ill give view progress Ive made toward fulfilling opinions differ expect hear experience thus far tells reluctant let know feelings mail over past year has ranged simple questions pleas help thanks jobs well done Ive seen well-reasoned paragraphs explaining viewpoints different own . Ive swayed Ive seen vituperative diatribes akin exhibitionistic orgy young boy piece chalk outhouse wall missives have swayed too have will continue value comments criticisms suggestions Field acquisition retention efforts promised delivered havent won battle havent lost either Indeed some efforts have taken longer term office still going Galeville effort might result saving particular site will think have positive impact such efforts future Don Ross Aram Schlosberg Bob Langelius Jean Pailet name few have tireless efforts behalf would like save Galeville hours dollars have put effort numbers hundreds another site-related case able obtain funds help club finish runway project abandoned contractor ultimate completion project substantial positive impact club membership gave club grand opportunity involve local politicians photo op . almost always good idea Before read column will have started put place system district committees national coordinating body primary purpose will provide advice counsel manner field acquisition retention efforts across country Its overdue its plate Membership stimulation another key plank campaign platform last year early 90s hired marketing firm help promote AMA membership results very positive Indeed during years experienced highest membership numbers history decision made eliminate marketing effort membership began decline doing today recent dues increase can attributed large measure wholly membership decline have appointed chairman membership committee Executive Council has indicated its total support revitalized marketing effort way fixing membership problem research marketing professionals Look near term reports results effort personal opinion particular effort very foundation long-term viability organization dont wait reports Get out sign up member two own Communication key progress respects Weve done lot district enhance ability share opinions Weve always able telephone other mail used cheap Now e-mail Internet theres virtually no reason cant communicate real-time basis costeffective manner have seen District II web page yet AVP Dave Mathewson accepted Create Page challenge has done superb job Visit us http /www amadistrictiiorg page interesting forum club display its accomplishments upcoming events newsletters . whatever Get webmaster Dave give him suggestions what youd like see web page Some vital links communications chain AVPS Check column header whenever chance meet fine folks remember thank hours dedicated service district hobby write articles take pictures help solve problems fly less would like because time spent behalf get paid nothing satisfaction personal thanks efforts during past year District okay shape Im convinced can great shape Continued efforts scope magnitude weve started continued support dedicated modelers will make happen engine Without good engine doesnt make difference whos drivers seat . Model Aviation ciate Vice PresIdents EC Meeting Minutes Available complete copy approved minutes quarterly Executive Council meeting available AMA member request copy most-recently approved minutes will provided no charge Council meets quarterly minutes given meeting approved following meeting Additional copies minutes other meetings $5 shipping handling charge Requests may submitted AMA Administration telephone via fax writing Minutes recent Council meeting will also posted AMA bulletin board Aeromodeler s Airway telephone requests dial 765 287-1256 extension 201 210 fax requests use 765 741-0057 $10 minimum credit card orders Ohio / Pennsylvania / West Virginia Bob Brown Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 Assaniate Vise Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Goad Celamban OH 43229-2008 614 891-1643 David H Ellis 5261 DeWiS Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 304 776-ides Nelsan Gould 1944 Idaho Street Alleotowo PA 18103-8519 610 797-6597 Jabs Hatheway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 412 925-3266 Dasald Klnpp 637 Hamilton Goad Trappe PA 19426-2256 610 409-0129 Frank NaIl 4573 Lamme Road Dayton OH 45449 513 435-9232 Machew Tarawnkl 524 Jefieroon Street Ponsnille PA 17901 717 622-0435 Jaseph 5 Vistay 1361 Cranbrook Orion PO Soo 651 Moamee OH 43037-3062 Frequesny Cuordinatar Jahn Cattle 1012 Wyoming Anyone Potty Fort PA 16704 Phone 717 267-6970 WILKES BARRE-SCRANTON AIR SHOW Wilkes Bane-Scranton Air Show joint effort between Tuscarora R/C Club Wyoming Valley Flyers interaction between Air Force Thunderbirds modelers highlight show Amanda Macuch dad Rich invited Thunderbirds try RIC flying Major Mark Arlinghaus opposing solo pilot accepted invitation proceeded make picture perfect flight first remark Wow sensitive planerr Amanda Macuch Gil Waltersr Thunderbirdrs Major Arlingbaus fly F-14 Major Arlinghaus thanks Gil Walters John Rynkiewicz hospitality KRC ELECTRIC FLY Keystone RIC Clubs 18th Annual Electric Fly bigger better ever According CD John Hickey 230 registered pilots 27 states Canada Great Britain Australia 430 airplanes flight line display area Dave Baron owns beautiful B-17 John Hickey CD KRC Electric Fly flight line KRC Electric Fly very active VALLEY RIC CLUB Forty two entrants Northeast participated 25th Annual Fun Fly contest Sayre Pennsylvania Flying started pizza party Friday evening continued through Sunday winners received Baron engraved crystal bowls Jennings Plaques merchandise awards catered picnic Saturday evening enjoyed over 70 entrants club members families evenings events concluded big bang Rocky Rachau CD Dan Luchaco insisted contest enjoyment JACKSON RIC ACES Kyle Lewis great newsletter editor Jackson RIC Aces Jackson Ohio provided following picture clubrs banner Telemaster tow plane would appreciate knowledge banner towing construction call Kyle 614 286-6004 Incidentally Kyle sixteen years old has newsletter editor 2 P2 years AMA member 6 years Keep up excellent work banner February 1998 161 Wyoming Valley Modelers airshow Participants Valley R/C Fun Fly I1 11 LS ELU 1 t m Delaware / District Columbia / Maryland fNortli Carolina / Virginia Chuck Foreman Vice President 412 Pine Cone Ct Kill Devil Hill NC 27948 Phone 919 441-5855 Fax 919 441-6554 cforeman @rnodelaircraftorg Associate Vice Presidents George Abbott 8712 Westlake Ct Raleigh NC 27613 Phone 919 848-6719 Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144-1130 Phone 410 969-9356 Douglas Barry 5300 Olde Millbrooke Dr Glen Allen VA 23060 Phone 804 270-5039 Allen Eklund 8415 Maeve Ct Clemmons NC 27012 Phone 910 766-1231 Bob Champine 205 Tipton 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 Waynasboro VA 22980-3346 Phone 540 943-1684 Bliss Teague 625 5th Avenue SW Hickory North Carolina 28602 Phone 704 324-2164 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 910 488-5986 FLYING TIGERS R/C CLUB months column starts off letter Barrett Powell Hying Tigers RIC Club Morrisville NC Dear Chuck Hying Tigers RIC Club based Jordan Lake Pittsboro NC held its first what expected annual fly-in charity year charity MakeA-Wish Foundation eastern North Carolina Make-A-Wish Foundation internationally known organization sole purpose grant favorite wishes children under 18 have terminal illness life threatening medical conditions founded 1980 US now have 84 chapters US Make-A-Wish has chapters 15 other countries Hying Tigers chose Make-A-Wish Foundation because work kids also enjoy working youth expression kids face both young old see model aircraft lift off ground fly worth untold fortunes lands safely strive smiles go ear ear youth country continuing force behind expansion hobby encourage way can fund raising started 900 am Sunday October 5th attended over 46 pilots registered fly pilots brought 85 different aircraft ranging size 22-inch span up 42% scale 100-inch plus aircraft trainers scale fun-fly pattern gliders helicopters ducted fan jets meet numerous spectators came watch including several boaters Jordan Lake As first time event very happy both attendance flying Everybody good time everybody got fly Prizes donated Hobby Masters Raleigh NC Tower Hobbies Sig Manufacturing sincere thanks appreciation goes participated made premiere event successful photo left right District IV AVP George Abbott Club President Doug Kelly Member Parks Alexander Club VP Tom Evans photo group shot some pilots planes stretching length runway DISTRICT IV HELICOPTER CONTEST BOARD MEMBER District IV now has new helicopter contest board representative Marshall McClung has replaced Bob Harris has moved out District IV Marshall can reached 2722 Fawn Road SW Roanoke VA 24015 Marshall will represent Dist IV AMA helicopter contest board Below photo sent Marshall showing some Virginia crowd IRCHA helicopter internationals held R/C Aviation Country Club Hebron Ohio during August 7th thru 10th Left right Pres Edmunds Marshall McClung Richard Rakes Jim Pruitt Pete Gregores Ben Minor Noah Jesse James Lowery Kneeling best OFB Bruce Bennett Dist Ill just won heli-international straight line speed event vertical climb speed event BOB BABURA AVP MARYLAND Baltimore Area Soaring Society BASS unlimited soaring contest August 23rd 24th 30 contestants Sat 25 Sun altitude record being set Sun event held Walkersville Md yearly event Guy Dickes Pikesville Md broke 2 meter altitude record 3450 feet used thermal sniffer Onset Computer Corporations Data-Logger record altitude down loaded computer upon landing record now being processed Muncie glider used Mini Max Lots thermal activity day photo Guy Dickes after set new record 3450 feet DC RADIO CONTROL CLUB IMAA Bealton Fly-In hosted DCRC Club year superb ever weather perfect pilots great airplanes fabulous Friday over 50 pilots able make flights pilots far north New York far south North Carolina DCRC crew does fine job Fly-In has scheduled next Sept 10111213 1998 Dont miss info came DCRC Newsletter FRIENDLY HOBBY SHOP As closing note Virginia Beach area recently ran across good hobby shop called Debbies RC World found quite few things trying find long time Les Deb Modlin run shop keep up activity area located 2200 Commerce Parkway Virginia Beach Va Thats month Go take kid flying sign up new AMA Member Model Aviation 4 m I] F-I 1 LeI au 1 1 Associate Vice PresIdents Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 Wiihelmina Chihasz 2826 Arbor Place Knooville TN 37917 John G Cooper 4788 Cloister Cove Memphis TN 38118 James M Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr New Albeep MS 38652 Michael Gregory 305 Rockmoet Rd Greenville SC 28615 William T Haywood 4 Robin Circle Foley AL 36535 Karl Hensel 383 Briarwood 842 Meridian MS 39305 Loolse Izzo 286 Hantridge Way Wintersprings FL 32708 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornlne Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Chris Joiner 95 Lee Rd 238 Phenia City AL 36867 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Pueblo Pass Anniston AL 36206 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyrna GA 30082 Clifford Scholefield 4138 NW 33rd Place Galeessille FL 32606 Melvin Sires 781 Boardman Rd Aikee SC 29803 Frank Tiano 15300 Estancia Lane West Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Duzer 3604 N Riser Rd Gainesville GA 30506 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37385 Joseph Micalizzi HC 866 Boa 10397 Fajardo Puerto Rico 00738 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fields 183W Strickland Rd Inlerlachen FL 32148 Phone 904 684-2517 RC Contest Coordinator Kenneth glackmell 207W Sandoreek Rd Enterprise AL 36330 Phone 334 347-4721 need some micro-management few minutes YOUR micro-management micro supervision have tell what Several years ago minutes AMA Board Directors reported very condensed fashion after time lag individual votes Council Members shown Therefore faithfully reported accurately possible minutes page told voted issue Today AMA Hdqrs does very nice job printing Council minutes showing individual vote Im allowed take polls poll Just tell what Should continue re-print minutes Darrell Mims President Central Ala Sport flyers writes members club feel should report minutes AMA meetings anymore because now printed elsewhere magazine concentrate instead local Dist V news pictures can go either way Makes no difference What think Just yesterday finished Council meeting today Nov 10th deadline submission District Reports mag MOST meeting concerned itself budget minutes figures numbers could possibly report accuracy doublechecking Hdqrs Tell what do. Regarding monthly District news-reports Ed Hartley District has web page want copy visit web site URL http/wwwdatawldconilkcrc E-mail jemcneill@junocom Dont forget AMA has changed its dues structure Any young person 19 July 1 98 can now join AIVIA dollar Full coverage full everything except magazine mag would $12 like explosive bomb shells Read think can handle Dont frightened could you looking flying field . year mailed Shirley Malpass Dallas Georgia booklet Get Keep Flying Sites tape Partnerships explaining approach acquire flying field model airplane flying government officials club officers BCMA Bartow County Model Aviation club absorbed enclosed information went out street put info work Club President Bill Malpass reports video tape made hands County Commissioner other County dignitaries After 4 months persuasion convincing county officials have permitted club have field 5 year lease $1 year County officials became dedicated idea County can benefit allowing community reclaim land otherwise fit use snap club officers some County Officials L-R Bill Woods Club Safety Bill Malpass Pres Shirley Malpass Club Treas Gene Camp Bartow County Water Dept Admin Clarence Brown Bartow County Commissioner Denver Pool Club Sec Bruce Nebergall Club VP Heres snap Club Pres Bill awarding beautiful framed plaques County Water Dept Administrator Gene Camp L Bartow County Commissioner Clarence Brown R Ribbon-cutting ceremony remind everyone still have few booklets tapes left want both free pay postage order acquire flying field anything else constructive within club SOMEBODY some person has spark plug things going AMA Hdqrs cant cant YOU US Marine Corps Captain Trey Wilbourn now deceased has flying field named honor Huntsville RCRC club hosted its famous Fall Patten Championships recently Wilbourn Field snap memorial stone honor Capt Wilboum Huntsville once old Huntsvl airport Meet Mike Neville Bham RC Steve Wingard Bham pretty pit crew helper Sharman Corey Atlanta RC Club also held its 2nd Annual Senior Pattern Classic 3 weeks ago hosted entries above Club President CD Mike Jackson holding wife Rene Jackson happy husband wife team Mike told runway 300 50 paved really nice field Pattern same week-end drove Aiken South Carolina cover 11th Annual Fabulous Fall fly-In Aiken RC Soc ARCS AMA Assoc VP Mel Sires CDed affair Club Pres Bud Zobel told 60 contestants showed up want meet important people L-R DC Mel Sires background Carol Giordano Tony Giordano Allen Taylor Billy Moore grandson Kevin Garland & long-serving Assoc VP Richard Jackson Everyone field mentioned land owner PF Beck kindness consideration ARCS club allowing field use Clifford Scholefield prominent president Gainesville Flying Gators has accepted Associate VP position AMA uary 1998 163 Illinois / Indiana / Kentucky/ Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656-3224 Home 708 457-0565 Fax 708 457-2177 E-Mail Internet sysbauer@charliecnsiitedu Associate Vice Presidents Illinois Deb & Scott Justice 1565 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 Indiana Ron Baiiard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Busseii 5000W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421-31 08 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Boa 308 Bargin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Missouri Bob Underwood Eve 314 939-3394 Ken Booher 1016 North East Barnes Dr Lees Summit MO 64086 816 524-7307 Frequency Coordinator Cai Orr RR 1 Boa 123B Higginaville MO 64037 816 584-6284 Fax 816 584-6285 CHICAGO IL Club 864 Checkerboard RC Club Staged 5th Annual Carrier Fun Fly event brainchild CD Lee Ernest highlights Clubs fun-fly season Three tasks required carrier takeoff aerial combat finally carrier landing carrier USS Checkerboard painted field Styrofoam superstructure radar tower added Points awarded successful takeoff painted deck two minutes allowed try cut towed paper streamer again points carrier landing first three pictures order show J Rosencranz J Eggum J Petrzelka readying planes Picture four has winners L R H Naperkowski Tied 1st J Waits 3rd J E Walts 2nd J Rategan Tied 1st Notice battle-damaged carrier Pictures information G Parenti JACKSONVILLE IL Some up-and comtng Combat fliers ten- eleven-year-olds took part Doe Passen s Combat Funtest L R First place J Miller second place J Holt third place M Alston Future killmasters sky LOUISVILLE KY Club #895 Louisville RIC Club held two-day fun-fly home field turnout great 35 pilots 42 aircraft Some 700 spectators entertained flying candy drop children well parachute two never returned earth Captured UFOs Picture shows flightline two-day affair Next have D McDaniel Delta airlines 727 Looks like real crowd pleaser Heres candy drop plane pilot C Drake Hes still waiting parachute come down J Bayer aerobatic smoke P-S 1 have enough information pictures fill about half column After blank pages will appear Get club print People planes identifying information needed Model Aviation / Michigan / Minnesota / Wisconsin Don Bentfield Vice President 1440W Minnehaha St Paul MN 55104-1909 612 645-2984 612645-1223 FAX dbenffield@junocom dbentfield @worldnetattnet Dave Gish 5435 State Hwy 99 Wapello IA 52653 Bud Gorman PO 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 Lindatrom MN 55045 Mike Zingery 6496S 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 MI 48167 Ph 810486-4800 Its hard think January writing column know its coming travels interesting thing pointed out clubs throughout District isone heavily attended events during year Jan 1st New Years Freeze Fly whatever want call points out frustration level northern modeling community during winter months Sure its fun build awhile sure would fun just grab airplane head out field adding three layers clothing However have mall shows exhibits school stuff kids indoor flying swap meets auctions other things provide social aspects sport Its always amazing stories grow larger flying skills increase incidents especially youve forgotten about seem funnier ever before youre beginning wonder youll ever get everything done before spring quitting job now club elections over officers place challenge Dist Club officers set some club goals 98 Become Leader Club plan least different event help members improve flying skills plan Club Picnic Open House sponsors local community plan Funds-For-Charity event plan least school aviation activity kids can furnish Delta Darts want Remember sport has something nearly everyone clubs should provide easy way find uary 1998 165 Minneapolis MN Washburn High School teacher Jeff Kreis part 32- Molly Lein flight instructors student Aircraft Design class Eight teams Midland RIC Modelers Club Midland Ml building Gentle Lady Sophisticated said weather lousy Lady gliders Minnesota R/C Soaring youngsters never noticed Photo Society assisting project D Bergstrom Photo J Ladwig Students Midland Parkdale Hank Liliequist Don Patterson lend Elementary School check out full scale skills group North View Jr aircraft part aviation program High students fourth year sponsored Midland R/C Modelers program sponsored Club Photo D Bergstrom Minneapolis Model Aero Club Photo J Ladwig Six students Oak Grove Intermediate School Bloomington MN thirty students Webster Open School St Paul MN launch airplanes Minneapolis Metrodome dome big enough world competition limited strictly kids Photo J Ladwig Bob Dolly Wischer join flight line Milwaukee Area Radio Kontrol Society MARKS float fly Bob AMA Hall Fame member showed eighty years hasnt slowed down piloting skills MARKS club have sponsored float fly four years Bong Recreation Area Wisconsin its rated premier event Photo R Knetzger great group sixth graders Midland Parkdale Elementary School withSummer Will Return Cedar Rapids airplane built flew PhotoSkyhawks Annual Float Fly Hannen Lake D Bergstromnear Cedar Rapids IA Photo D Gish I] I-li 1 [e uII3 1 1 10] b i Arkansas Loursana New Mexico Oldahonra Texas George M Aldrich Vice President 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 AMA Line 210 650-4707 FAX answers 6th ring away E-mail noblur@junocom Associate Vice Presidents Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 817 662-5587 Sandy Frank 105 N Brazos St Weatherford TX 76086 817 599-7131 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 126-/2 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 Modeling has varied interests virtually impossible person keep up leading edge event type model fly An expert phase will quickly find have new learning curve getting involved another have seen rare individual can win world championship Wakefield now FIB short time competitive pylon racing Joe Foster once did talented Joe us keep pretty welt involved similar types world have today makes time precious commodity Ive spoken before about AMA has changed 90% competition orientation thats less 7% competition now appears some 50% membership really modelers flyers seems fast paced lives make time dear just dont have time build anymore Are members less important scratch builder bet less important have definite responsibility pass some heritage people though really new model aviation Lets take random example person has attracted flying R/C first thing told finds club initial instruction must join AMA No background just HAS join Human nature says will certain amount resentment tight away After 3 years Cat Birds Seat Ive come believe much anti-AMA feeling would avoided someone would take time explain just what AMA Number AMA US Next formed represent model aviation nation service individual local efforts idea pool funds group what individual could accomplish alone should made clear fact AIvIA alone responsible protected frequency radio system just purchased prime importance Finally new member should know AMA representative chosen pass time nation world non-profit provide protective insurance secondary just couple services offered Personally building models relaxing pressure relieving thing Ive ever done life An hour two evening doing some building can create marvelous state mind know us feel way too important remember newer members have probably never cut piece balsa will too busy try building some will never want have solid AMA need least make effort embrace newbies make feel belong Seldom ever hear someone wanting give praise another Recently Howell Gwin wrote about fellow member Beaumont Barustormers R/C Club seems Mr Leo Rick now 81 years young has exemplary example what means devoted modeler club member served secretary least 25 years greatest attribute always willing help need help advice tip AMA cap Mr Rick wish years such happiness thank profusely contribution modeling Enough soapbox stuff Ive got some information share will find important Tip Month fortunate have Bert Striegler District VIII Bert retired major oil company after holding high position years R&D experience Hes aero engineer boot long time modeler well ardent engine collector following message received him recently Methanol under conditions partial combustion produces formic acids rapidly attack iron forming iron formate looks like rust actually jewelers rouge JEWELERS ROUGE gina gave us beautifully polished cylinders test cars wore about 040-inch 10000 miles oils use usually prevent acid attack castor being whole lot better some synthetics Castor polar simply coats iron displaces everything else Most 4strokes recommend synthetics suffer bearing corrosion 2-strokes arent immune some after run oil easy to spread throughout engine 4bangers After run oil such Rislone Marvel Mystery air tool oil have spoken over years just ignore advice Knowing letting jewelers rouge GROW engines dont coat moving parts steel may make sense Iron components steel 166 Model Aviation 4De Hill Mr Help Anyone CDd Tulsa Glue Dobbers CL stunt meet Sept 2021 Rush Loy placed 2nd Beginner Event Keep up Rush youll catch pretty Krystal King 1st Matthew Murphee 3rd Tulsa Glue Dobbers stunt meet Most young flyers have active parents supporting What way curb drive shootings District VIII well represented AMA 97 Nats L-R B Mears 1st Mears 2nd both Lubbock P Cartier NJ 3rd Ray Krupa Mi 4th Roy Krupa Dallas 5th Mears family name Fast Combat Texas An outstanding A-b Wart Hog Ed Couch Ft Worth Tx beautiful ship reports flew good looked Broken Arrow Field Dreams Fan Fly Photos Marlin McGee rado Kansas / Nebraska / North Dakota South Dakota / Wyoming Russ Miller Vice President PO Boa 128 Soles ND 58570 Days 701 445-3332 Evenings 701 220-3190 Fan 701446-3323 rrniIIer339@aoIcom Associate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Tray Lapp 1618 Houston Dr Bismarck 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 571 03-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Blimp owned piloted Rich Kuenning member Lincoln Sky Nights Lincoln NE Thanks again Jason Luebe piloting full scale paraplane dropping candy small children crowd also thank hardworking Russ Ballou Jeremy Encinger Cook Shack Supervisor Kathy Machmuller organizing food service Gary Sandsted HiFlyers Secretary-Treasurer John Boord Srs eleven foot 1936 Buccaneer powered Saito 120 4 cycle News Nebraska Lincoln Sky Knights 1997 Giant Scale Fly books held July 12th 13th new 20 acre flying site went hitch Saturday very windy lot hangar went on Sunday greeted light south wind partly cloudy sky 21 registered pilots approximately 25 aircraft LSK member Terry Majewski treated us man full scale airshow full scale home built Boredom Fighter Bi plane Concessions best area Greg Meyer providing smoked chicken sausage Paul Wanda Cooper provided usual fully stocked concession stand thanks LSK members worked long hard get field ready members helped make event successful event dedicated memory longtime LSK IMAA member Don Neill Don passed away suddenly June master builder very good friend scratch built Giant scale 30s racers known far wide modeling community has lost very valuable member friend great time everyone See ya next year Craig Sparks Submitted Jack Sibert AVP District IX Nebraska HiFlyers Model Airplane Club Grand Island Nebraska 1997 OLD-TIMER FUNFLY September 7 1997 perfect day funfly especially old-timer funfly Very little central Nebraska wind allowed gentle aircraft cruise minimal effort Over 50 aircraft types present almost being flown 35 registered pilots billed Old Timer design event also encouraged pilots high wing trainers also participate non-competitive environment quick survey true old-timer designs present disclosed Old Reliable New Ruler 1941 Pacer 84-inch Powerhouse 84-inch Privateer Trenton Terror GA Birdwing Pacific Ace Pete N Pol Miss America 1937 Cumulus 84-inch 1936 Buccaneer eleven foot 1936 Buccaneer six 84 Flying Quakers Other interesting aircraft present included Waco Biplane two quarter scale WWI Fokker D-VJJs John Boord Sr unknowingly shows off new club T-shirt HiFlyers Grand Island Nebraska Logo February 1998 167 Rich Keunnings blimp Two colorful old-timers Lincoln Sky Nights new field located 134th Waverley Rd Waverley NE Associate vice Presidents U kI 11 [si U 14 Lo] 1 — Arizona / California / Hawaii / Nevada / Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone 602 708-0222 E-mail richh@primenetcom httpj/wwwama-1 Ocorn/ama Glenn Cafler Walnut Creek California 510 933-2086 Michael Harrington Kaneohe Hawaii 808 239-6682 Gary Hover Visalia California 209747-0287 Kal Jensen Reno Nevada 702 329-6430 John Krohn Whittier California 310 692-4177 Bob Reynolds Tucson Arizona 520 296-8183 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner Sacramento California 916 362-1962 See last months column additional AVPa Coordinators September 5 1997 101st Squadron Screaming Eagles AMA District X lost great friend fellow modeler Virgil Wilbur pictured above died age 70 just short 14th Annual Seebree Hayes CL contest directed years Virgil avid control line modeler president Los Angeles based Screaming Eagle club strong supporter youth charitable events such annual Marine Corps Toys Tots Below . group photo scale control line pilots taken Seebree Hayes contest October 12 Pictured few Virgils fellow modelers will miss him dearly 1997 AMA National Aeromodeling Exposition huge success due large part support provided City Alameda Mr Fred Framsted Parks & Recreation Department Mr Framsted instrumental arranging use expansive tarmac recently closed Alameda Naval Air Station site of Expo events Expo 98 drawing board look Alameda site center piece next years modeling extravaganza Expo 98 Approved November 8 Executive Council meeting District X proposed repeating AMA National Aeromodeling Exposition San Jose California area 1998 unanimous enthusiastic show support Executive Council approved Expo 98 established operating budget support event tentative dates Expo August22 through August 30 Labor Day falls September 7 placing Expo two weeks prior holiday Mark calendars now plan week great modeling fun see IMS PasadenaJanuary 89 & 10. AMA District X planning several educational meetings group discusssons during 1998 IMS Model Hobby Show Pasadena AMA will inviting clubs Intro Pilots attend special program development meeting District X plans District meeting special awards luncheon Stop AMA booth location scheduling information Till next time. Keepem safe Keepem flyn ing day Expo 97s Giant Scale Flyin saw estimated crowd 1500 spectators participants Held historic Naval Air Station Alameda northeast edge San Francisco Bay site breathtaking weather perfect. hospitality extended City Alameda absolutely phenomenal AMA District X extend deepest gratitude thanks City Alameda Parks Recreation staff Like modelers Jacob Yetter Mesa Arizona shares intense love model aviation Jacob uses specially designed transmitter fly EZ Sport 40 help AMA Intro Pilots Vic Westlund John Midgorden Arizona Model Aviators Jacob last seen making low inverted passes working perfecting aerobatic maneuvers 168 Model Aviation 4 Alaska / Idaho Montana Oregon Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 9721 3-0090 503 234-4439 EMAIL vpxi@pacifiercom Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 15618 NE 56th Way Redmond WA 98052 Al Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkinson 319 Yellowstone Billings MT 59101 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Reeves Lippincott 1201 Farrow Circle Anchorage AK 99504-2237 Mike Hazel 1073 Windemere Dr NW Salem OR 97304 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vickaburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Boa 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Snaer 781 Lillnoet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Jamie Metcalf recently turned 8 very enthusiastic young pilot Jamie flying third plane pictured fall hasnt wrecked yet just keeps improving flying skills moving up advanced aircraft According Bruce Hadella President Big Sky R/C Modelers Great Falls Montana Jamie inspiration other flyers doesnt just bore holes hot dog around sky flies flight makes works precision flight maneuvers goal compete pattern next year Jamies able coach Granddad former AVP Glen Mischke Bruce also wrote Big Sky club several successful meets year including Pattern Jet Fly-In Fun Flys along Open House working authorization funding get runway paved put cap recent site improvements Pat Johnson came clear Boise fly P-40 Riegel Inaugural AVP Mike Hazel sent following Fantastic describe response sentiments expressed participants Bill Riegel Model Park Inaugural Contest Salem Oregon August 23&24 event put Western Oregon Control Line Flyers celebrate development date field make other fliers region aware facility Over weekend contestants flew Aerobatics Racing Balloon Bust Combat Speed events schedule fairly relaxed allow entrants plenty time visit enjoy activities Some 27 modelers signed up fly whole bunch other modelers came out woodwork spectate check out new field Sunday during break action special ceremony award President Mark Wahlster told crowd flying field came existence primarily because vision work Salem City Councilman Bill Riegel Unfortunately Bill passed away shortly after field established Bills widow Ruth Riegel hand receive special commemorative gift WOLF presentation high point week-end club plans hold events facility 98 hope see Last month promised photos Moses Lake RIC Modelers activities Grant County Fair Ed Way supplied words photos Incidentally different touch used club year outstanding aircraft raffled off beautiful DC-3 2 YS-45s special exhaust headers Moses Lake RIC Club members left Ray Talnter Jim Tabor John Reich Casey McKay show public modelers make planes Casey McKay 1 Jim Tabor worked building board Video flight simulator get attention Ed Way 1 Jim Tabor clubs new framed AMA poster Casey McKay admires Grand Prize winning entry Super Sportster May family have wonderful year 1998 uary 1998 169 Jamie Metcalf plane
Edition: Model Aviation - 1998/02
Page Numbers: 153, 154, 155, 156, 157, 158, 159, 160, 161, 162, 163, 164, 165, 166, 167, 168, 169
A Academy Model Aeronautics Auo 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 year Academy awards scholarships deserving high school seniors intend pursue higher education local state colleges universities awards provided budgeted amount general funds monies individual organization donations Basic awards Charles H Grant Scholarships Applicants screened ranked national test scores class ranking school community activities modeling activities other criteria Recipients must AMA members minimum three years prior applying enrolled accredited institution following school year Screening final selections committee Betty Stream Cliff Telford Ed McCollough Russ Miller Charlie Bauer Bob Underwood its recommendations presented AMA Executive Council approval Out 35 applicants five Charles H Grant scholarships totaling $25000 awarded Following brief biographical sketches winner Thomas Akers $6000 winner Thomas graduated Thousand Oaks High School Thousand Oaks California attending Cal Poly State University San Luis Obispo _____planning major aeronautical engineering high school studies included advance placement courses such areas physics economicslAmerican political systems English calculus schedule included program manufacturing technologies Thomas president Science Club Construction Club member International Club Academic Decathlon Team principal first chair French Horn player Conejo Youth Symphony addition high school band played alto sax Jazz Band also sang church choir active member local Boy Scout Explorer Post Thomas got apprenticeship through AMA club member lead opportunity specialize composite structure fabrication full-scale aircraft As result Thomas employed local design fabrication shop tasks included building display models flying prototypes new military commercial aircraft Thomass modeling began age 11 parents bought him Gentle Lady Sailplane taught fly joined Thousand Oaks Soaring Society TOSS constructing model club members used models instruct him flying Gentle Lady completed Thomas began entering local club contests won national local soaring awards ensuing years Recent modeling activities have led him design scratch-built sailplanes including creating molds fuselage cutting foam core wings Thomas said people Southern California find skills level feel comfortable having him build repair airplanes high point 1997 modeling experience accompanying United States F3B team Ankara Turkey serve two ground crew members World Championships Thomas said challenge modeling has helped him allowing relate physics mumbo jumbo real life applications could over again thing would change modeling career would start sooner Tabulated Certified Public Accounting firm Brady Ware Schoenfeld Inc results announced Wednesday November 26 1997 Copies complete tabulation can obtained contacting Mary Lou Vojslavek AMA Headquarters District II Vice President *WesDeCou1517 Joe Beshar875 Ray Juschkus361 Others69 District IV Vice President * Chuck Foreman751 Others12 District VI Vice President * Charlie Bauer1867 Jim Sears1400 Others77 District VIII Vice President Sandy Frank1305 Others85 District X Vice President * Rich Hanson1891 Others122 * incumbent February 1998 153 View HQ See Page 184 Michael Harrison Another $6000 winner Michael graduate Lakeside High School Hot Springs Arkansas pursuing pre dentistiy University Arkansas Michael ranked first graduating class gradepoint average supplemented advanced placement classes biology chemistry calculus-based physics class Beyond classroom Michael found much fill schedule Clubs included Spanish Future Business Leaders Youth Youth Math Beta Club Fellowship Christian Athletes also lettered basketball golf During four years Michael named Outstanding Student club academic activity Senior named National Honor Society Michael Eagle Scout Troop 2 Ounchita Area Council Hot Springs project supervising eight people determining flood level nine campgrounds central Arkansas area Scouts also resulted hours trail clean-up other projects As volunteer St Josephs Regional Health Center Michael worked infonnation desk assisted other ways Michael also earned rank Master Grand Knight being youth leader St Johns Catholic Youth Ministry faith very important said cany everywhere go Michael member Mid-America Hying Club Hot Springs ifi cannot remember time did fly model airplanes sald father started soon could hold transmitter has competitively flying Radio Control Aerobatics about four years first contest Houston TX earmarked discouraging experience However hard work concentration heeding fathers advice resulted trophy spite having compete against adults took much tmphy home contest Houston said Michael leamed does matter something seems begin outcome will whatever want want badly enough read somewhere life 10% what happens 90% react Zawistoski $5000 recipient Carl graduate Edgewood High School Ellettsville Indiana attending Rose Hulman Institute Technology Valedictorian high school graduating class Carl played percussion jazz concert marching bands lead individual awards participation special groups employment local musical functions During sophomore junior senior years lettered soccer involved German Club Academic Super Bowl Soccer Club Throughout Carls high school years independent study research scientific fields led awards USAF US Navy NASA RCA science departments Purdue Evansville Yale 1995 Carl received scholarship attended National Science Foundation Exploration Careers Science Indiana University worked Dr Michael Hosek researching performing experiments etching titanium tips tunneling electron microscope activities awards prompted designing building 34meter wind tunnel used experiments such measuring lift-to-drag ratio changing angle incidence canard wing observing airflow over sailboat mast different vortex generators Carl has working part-time two years High Energy Physics Department Indiana University CERN/ATLAS Particle Detector Project under Drs Harold Ogren David Rust Carls modeling activity began age six plastic airplanes experimental prowess led him using spare kit parts design new modelsbalsa gliders mbber-powered Free Flight models special emphasis canards Now flying Radio Control sailplanes occupies modeling interests basic idea creating engineering own thoughts working gizmos has always intrigued said First paper airplanes reached new levels learning moving complicated forms models drive discovering new information through process engineering keeps rebuilding paper airplanes Ronald Alexander Burns Alex $4000 recipient Alex graduated Austin High School Decatur Alabama advanced diploma attending University Alabama majoring engineering Alex pursued college prep program included variety advanced placement honors courses science-related areas math English Computer programming studies also played important role helped schools team garner first place Freed Hardeman University High School Programming competition Alex received variety awards including National Honor Society VFW Voice Democracy Winner Mu Alpha Theta math honor society American Legion award high school activities included band newspaper varsity soccer Chemistry Club French Club As newspaper editor used computer skills help create layout method publicationrather sending professional printerresulting considerable savings school soccer clinic coach Boys Girls Club office assistant Adult Community Education program also served information desk Parkway Hospital Morgan County Volunteer Bureau St Anns church youth group claimed portion time did math science tutoring Alexs modeling career started age nine learned fly Sig Kadet Senior uncle built dad leamed him Since other models have built flown tendency toward military aircraft have really enjoyed warbirds seem real showstoppers club flying field said Alex F4U quarterly project winner club Decatur Model Airplane Club About four years ago began racing club version Quickie-500 model called Club 20 racer powered 20-sized engine Two years ago season point champion also Q-500 judge pylon 2 building Global Raven powered Saito 90 note committee upon notification scholarship Alex wrote Thank generous scholarship toward education never imagined that time spent basement would ever amount anything airplanes fun Jake $4000 winner Jake graduated McNary High School Keizer Oregon pursuing mechanical engineering degree Whitworth College Spokane Washington hopes someday design full-scale aircraft preparation engineering Jake focused variety subjects math science drafting number courses advanced placement lettered swimming four years high school state champion 50-yard freestyle member track team four years receiving varsity letter year During senior year state meet finalist 110-yard high hurdles 300-yard intermediate hurdles During summer 1997 participated 154 Model Aviation k meet Shanghai China Junior National Swim meet Clovis California active member church youth group involved road clean-up soup kitchens Jakes modeling career began age eight received inexpensive Control Line model rapidly developed interest quickly hooked model airplanes said course enjoying activity took notice group called Keizer RC Association Through help instructor learned fly purchased Super Sportster 40 kit building flying model took notice something called Free Flight said new grabbed interest very quickly Through contact Ed Whitten regarding some plans Jake contacted Andrew Tagliafico concerning indoor activity area Through Andys help Willamette Modelers club Jake began entering local indoor meets Jakes early indoor efforts progressed PAl Federation Aeronautique Intemationale level building flying FiD models competed World Championships United States first-ever Junior competitor won title Junior World Champion two-flight total 7201 minutes just recently finished first variable pitch propeller Im anxious test look out Steve Brown Caesar Banks said Scholarships awarded addition Charles H Grant awards Criteria based factors specified contributors names awards made following details awards recipients Hutchinson Scholarship Presented applicant exemplifies outstanding achievement Free Flight Jake Palmer awarded $1000 Weak Signals year Weak Signals RC Club conducts special raffle during exposition Toledo proceeds donations awarded club top Grant scholarship recipient year $4000 donation equally distributed between Thomas Akers Michael Harrison Sig Scholaiship Monies based financial need modeling activity Matthew ted Sig Manufacturing Company $2500 award given Matthew Arunski Manchester Missouri graduated honors Patkway South High School Manchester attending University Kansas Architectural Engineering Program addition excellent academic record Matthew participated football wrestling four-year tennis team member member schools award-winning debate team proud serving Peer Teacher working seventh graders about importance selfesteem individuality represented school Boys State elected State Representative position Matthew also volunteered St Josephs Hospital information desk Working school active development Habitat Humanity effort forming core group students build houses during summer less fortunate Matthew devoted time Circle Concern local organization helps families need maintenance worker City Manchester Parks Recreation Department Matthew has active AMA member since 1990 modeling career began age five first flew 1hA Control Line models first competition experience Balloon Burst sponsored Lafayette Esquadrille Club St Louis area third-place win along fathers interest Combat stimulated him design compete Combat 1993 age 14 placed second Slow Combat first Combat AMA Nationals Lawrenceville Illinois Since has opportunities reveal prowess competitive skills am excited continue utilize skills conceptualization design college have fostered through years model design construction said Matthew AMA did just allow opportunity fly models helped develop skills will continue use Academy offers heartfelt congratulations scholarship winners wishes success future endeavors aeromodeling experiences profound thank individuals organizations generous donations made scholarships possible uary 1998 155 Executive Council Meeting Highlights Motions made November 8-9 1997 Executive Council Meeting ig Minu notions sh official untd Vice Presiden MOTION C Bauer VI moved G Aldrich VIII seconded accept single candidate statement two publications Motion passed unanimously MOTION II C Bauer VI moved W De Cou II seconded approve 1998 Nats have 5A status dates being Indoor May 27-31 Johnson City TN Outdoor July 10-August 4 Muncie IN Motion passed unanimously MOTION III E McCollough XI moved C Bauer -~VI seconded accept 1998 Operating Budget Motion passed unanimously MOTION IV B Brown III moved C Bauer VI seconded sum $125000 added proposed budget advertising/marketing research line 7009080 marketing/public relations Motion passed unanimously MOTION V B Brown III moved R Miller IX seconded amend budget increase line 6000100 $4321884 Motion passed unanimously ED note Line #6000 100 refers income Open Full memberships MOTION VI E McCollough XI moved W De Cou II seconded amend budget increase line 7105450 $4500 Motion passed unanimously ED note Line #7105450 refers AMA budget item Homecoming/Grand Event MOTION VII E McCollough XI moved W De Cou ~II seconded amend budget increase line 7009060 $8000 Celebration Pioneers Motion passed unanimously ED note Line #7009060 refers AMA budget item special events MOTION VIII E McCollough XI moved W De Cou II seconded amend budget increase line 6005600 $195000 Motion passed unanimously ED note Line #6005600 refers income AMA expects receive Supply/Souvenir sales MOTION IX B McCollough XI moved C Bauer VI seconded adjust amount allocated FAI competitors projected actual FAI approved amount Motion passed unanimously 4 MOTION X E McCollough XI moved B Brown III seconded accept Capital Budget Motion passed unanimously MOTION XI J McNeill V moved D Bentfield VII seconded rescind Motion V July 1997 council meeting motion adopt 2nd page Publications Committees General Policies Model Aviation columns July 22 1995 Executive Council minutes Appendix V Motion failed 5 yes IV V VIII NAA 8 no II III VI VII IX X XI EVP ON XII R Miller IX moved B Brown III seconded have $3000 added District V budget balance 1997 Motion passed 11 yes II III IV VI VII IX X XI EVP NAA 1 no VIII 1 abstain V MOTION XIII R Miller IX moved W De Cou II seconded Executive Director having met requirements position will receive bonus stated contract Motion passed 12 yes II III IV V VI VII VIII IX X XI EVP NAA representative out room time vote Executive Council members present Sunday meeting MOTION XIV C Foreman IV moved D Holland EVP seconded funds received sale Reston VA Property along future payments mortgage placed special interest bearing account until such time funds released construction AMA headquarters building AMA property Muncie Indiana See Motion XVI Motion tabled MOTION XV D Holland EVP moved E llough seconded MOTION XIV tabled Motion passed 7 yes II III VI XI EVP NAA 5 no IV V VIII X 1 absent IX MOTION XVI C Foreman IV moved D Holland EVP seconded funds received sale Reston VA Property placed restricted fund purpose AMA HQ building facility Motion passed12 yes II III IV V VI VII VIII X XI EVP NAA MOTION XVII R Hanson X moved W De Cou II seconded AMA National Aeromodeling Exposition held again 1998 area San Jose California $10000 operating fund established Motion passed 10 yes II III IV V VI VII VIII X XI NAA MOTION XVIII R Hanson X moved B Brown III seconded AMA Executive Council approve dollar dollar matching fund grant 1997 Flying Site Assistance Fund up maximum $10000 distributed Pomona Valley Model Airplane club upon adequate demonstration expended matching funds toward development site Motion passed 10 yes II III IV V VI VII VIII X XI NAA 156 Model Aviation l erly 1 LEG AMAs HistoryPast Present Future John Worth HISTORY IN THE MAKING Typically history thought recording what has already happened Yet making history continuous ongoing activityhistory being made happens Furthermore possible make some history happen according plan Thats what happens events such Nationals scheduled advance schedulethe AMA Contest Calendar examplewe know what expect expect expect have fair idea likely participate knew therefore scheduled 1996 Celebration Eagles Muncie would big event famous modelers attending obvious advance would major historical occasion unknown big successful event would Now can look back appreciate bigger successful expected so-called once lifetime experience now based popular response 1996 event plus some new favorable factors can expect experience will repeated 1998 Already dubbed Year Pioneer 1998 has scheduled what being called Celebration Eagles II So now looking forward another once lifetime event big difference between 1996 1998 events good possibility number Hall Famers able attend 1996 may present 1998 Among Bill Winter Frank Zaic Ben Shereshaw Mike Granieri Hurst Bowers Walt Good Bob Holland Hewitt Phillips etc same time first Eagles event have said would come another scheduled So appears Eagles II could memorable 1996 event opened AMA NATS schedule year similar manner perhaps historical significance 1998 event will serve kickoff annual SAM Society Antique Modelers Championships practically guaranteeing number famous modelers attendance will greaterthe nature SAM organization members oldtimers active contest fliers 50 years ago perspective once again responsible establishment AMA mid-thirties will gathering Muncie Thus again will historical reunion already part AMA s history event intended old-timers important AMA members ages participatethe mixture will add flavor what AMA today Young old sharing fun fellowship aeromodeling Keep mind come event relatively new members AMA will part what will looked upon future another great past historical events lives sure among part segment AMAs history start scheduling now Plan arrive Muncie Friday afternoon September 11 1998 attend welcoming party night AMA Museum following Saturday night 12th plan beat Pioneers Banquet some very special presentations will made honor certaln heroes history Next plan start contest flying SAM Champs begins Sept 13th continues through 18th havent SAM Champs will enjoy spectrum competition events hall back beginnings AMA some modern twists make flying incredible show factor makes simply repeat old-time contests Back beginnings everyones engines ran well nor did fliers know tricks obtaining outstanding performance Today however based past years flying learning applying experiences performance level uniformly high Often bad luck shoulda known better mistakes separates winners losers Compared old days big difference seldom lot cranldng cussing trying get engines run techniques have perfected including knowing pick good air just much wind rubber motors torque meters back get reliable dethermalizer action again history interesting models basically what years ago theyre supposed lot has leamed about make fly right good bad weather Models now being flown well often thought dogs inconsistent competence level generally much higher average antiquer today could apply present knowledge days old would probably have champion back Regardless hes having fun now before shows spirit pervades SAM champs 1998 offers prime time part Meanwhile campaign recognize Pioneers special emphasis will 70 years age 1998 continuing goal induct deserving honor AMA Hall Fame being restricted five six typically inducted year reality under current selection process potential Hall Famers will live long enough enjoy celebrity status could entitled idea diminish status already Hall Fame suddenly adding bunch Rather aim get deserve honor still around Posthumous induction Hall Fame satisfactory situation cant avoided can avoided general sentiment seems Get Done sidelight already Hall Fame generally dont seem find matter urgencytheyre already too bad about Yet will readily admit process often matter luck candidates given year can make world difference voting significant fact less 100 people Hall Fame date AMA having existence 61 years thats average less two people inducted per year current membership base about 150000 members percentage inductees looks skimpier Should satisfied say having few people Hall Fame recognition good situation intent exploration situation constructive assumption majority members agree situation could improved Toward end would appreciated reading would advise AMA district Vice-Presidents feeling issue Whether get people Hall Fame sooner might happen via present selection process think its important have contributed progress aeromodeling receive appropriate recognition ongoing effort solicitation biographies such people accumulation file ready access membership interested knowing about biographies being gathered AMA Historian Norm Rosenstock will provide basis future publicity honors possible awards addition writing AMA history about stood out above rank file Its part knowing came guide us going uary 1998 157 C4NI WTJ XU m Doug Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 757-7454 make special trip see museum headquarters flying site Having flying site same place have headquarters has allowed us convert Nats losing proposition positive cash flow situation done past year statement operations Nationals produced below will shortly complete year financial statements will become available will give some tentative numbers soon available final numbers will have wait until auditors complete work time will begin furnish copies balance sheet income expense statement other items interest Executive Council meeting will held Saturday Sunday November 8-9 1997 column has Monday November 10 deadline leaves problem what write hope able present summary form some proposed receipts expenditures year 1998 though Budget Committee has worked proposed budget department heads Executive Director others have input often items Executive Council wants add various reasons considerations budget items Like everything else have something give up something big compromise event get budget finalized am going give parts will wait until completed will talk about some other items instead budget passed contained changes exact totals ready today other matters travels concern hear whether AMA intends get business land ownership Since have flying site Muncie lot people have assumed going spread out buy similar sites everywhere some talk about trying have district flying sites something within present intent capability AMA own land manage have constant lawsuits loss land improvements vandalism etc would require constant monitoring have money organization intent present time Muncie property used great deal frequency during flying season expos special events such Celebration Eagles coming year will homecoming another Grand Event hobby industry relationship between AMA hobby industry important both groupsto continue development good products increase number people building airplanes Nationals some international meets local district meets special interest groups fly Muncie site have never Muncie really would worth time go whether attend Nats just ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONPOTICS Nationals October 31 1997 Nats Incume Mechanics Fees Entry Fees Late tntry Fees Outdoor FF Entry Fees Indoor FF totry Fees teent Fees Late Event Fees Dorm Fees Trophy Spoosorships Nato Booth Space Concessions Hobby Shop Sales Less Cost Items Sold Soaseoir Sales Less Cost Items Sold Miscellaneous Total Rats Income Rats tepense Rats Planoing Meetings Equipment Rental & Repairs Officials Trasel Officials Lodgong Officials Hats Shirts etc Staff Trasel & Lodging Cars Trucks Trailers Miscellaneous Supplies & Freight Trophies Telephonen Officials Parties Aeards Rats Pt Posters Signs Forms losurance & Other Eapeose Site Rental Contest Supplies Indoor Free Flight Outdoor Free Flight Total Rats Cost MATS EI INCCW OR COST SHH HO tee tee eu tee 28 78t 12 327586 1118663 6599 79 39 698 19 228557 see ee 347e IC 1787 He 35 158 Model Aviation BC @ ee 3286312 tee 1 OH 75 3e HO 16148 624 458684 eee 6 e64 47 128 ee 48655 385 19 11547 le 7483 6743 e ee 343686 393198 5 eu ee 32397 Hee e ee 35 521 H9 4169 le mi F-li 1 [ UE1 1 ie] 1 Connecticut Maine Massachusetts New Hampshire / Rhode Island/Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 -1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 AlIen Road Billerica MA 01821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-31 46 MC McGuftin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 03106-1077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1866 STATE OF MAINE SCALE SHOOT OUT event has held past five years seems get better year addition two days scale flying Bar-B-Que Saturday night worth attending its own merits contests just happen usually through efforts several clubs members cases some people seem much work co ordinating efforts other people contest Ray Robin LaBonte seem spark plugs Also Robins family did much work food stand Bar B-Que Also Bill Reeve Dave Skillings contributed greatly What heck lot people involved great jobthanks great week-end have numerous pictures sent Peter Flanigan Mac McGuffin some own too column next month plan show some pictures Pittsfield Mall show month after use some Maine Lets see what happens plans Listed pilots event order placing rest column will contaln some pictures have FUN SCALE SPORTSMAN 1 Carl JacksonSuper Chipmunk 2 Carl PetersonPiperJ-3 3 Jeff CampbellExtra 300 4 Keith MeyB-17 5 James GleasonTA-152 6 Linwood WhittenLaser 200 7 Harry NewmanAeronca 7AC 8 Mark DuvalBT-13 9 Al LavigneSuper Chipmunk 10 Ara DedakianBrewster Buffalo 11 Roland WoodworthWaco 12 William CroneFly Baby Bi-Plane FUN SCALE EXPERT 1 Tom Kosewski 2 Eric Guilmet 3 Peter Flanigan 4 John Chevalier 5 Jim Baker 6 Dave Skillings 7 Jack Buckley 8 Jack Owens 9 Bill Reeve 10 Ken Owens 11 Brenalley 12 Ron Gagner Sopwith Pup Spacewalker Sukhoi Decathlon Extra 230 Spacewalker Pitts Extra 300L T-28 Extra 300 Cessna 182 AT-6 SPORT SCALE SPORTSMAN 1 John WoodSpacewalker 2 Gus DeltwasStinson L-5 3 Mitch BuckleyExtra 300L 4 James GleasonP-40K 5 James SemomanPT-19 6 Jeff CampbellL-21 Super Cub 7 Keith MeyPiper J-3 8 Ara DedakianAeronca 7AC SPORT SCALE EXPERT 1 Charlie Nelson 2 Robert Pickney 3 Ed Estabrook 4 John Chevalier 5 Tom Kosewski 6 Lloyd Roberts 7 Roy Vallincourt 8 Bill Killiam 9 Ron Gagner 10 Jim Plucinski 11 Lindsey Smith 12 Richard Carlson 13 Bill Curliss 14 Bill Steffes 15 Jack Buckley TEAM SCALE 1 Steffes/Kohler 2 Mitchell/Guilmet 3 Thayer/Kill 4 SawyerlEstabrook 5 Nelson Labonte Waco VKS7F Piper NE- 1 P-47 Ryan STA Fokker D-VII Fly Baby Stinson L-5 Fokker D-VII Morrisey Bravo Fokker DR-i Decathlon Douglas Dauntless Waco YMF-5 AT-6 Facetmobile Hellcat Clip Wing J-3 Fly Baby Bipe P-40 Spacewalker II model retracts bomb drop weighed 115 pounds flew very well sound did seem scale February 1998 159 Bill Reeve T-28 Pica kit weighs 7 pounds powered OS 61 Retracts flaps Lloyd Roberts Fly Baby believe modeled after full size aircraft once owned Lloyd What could appropriate German dog under German airplane dog followed owner constantly two days am surprised needed nap Unfortunately know owners name Part pit area some airplanes flown during two days Keith Mey Stormville NY B-17 powered 4-05 electric motors Eric Guilmet flying Bill Mitchell observes judges put lot time sun time F i 1 [s ElM 1 1 is] 1 — 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 decou @ gramercyioacom Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightstown NJ 08020-4501 Roy Brown USAF AFCENT CMR 460 BOX SSS APO AC 09703 Ray Juschkus 09 Livrngstorr Street St James NY 1 178e James M Lewis PO St Ogderrbcrg NY 13669-0061 Dave Mathewson Sex 613 Comics NY 13531 Bill Miller PO Boo 335 Prioceton Jonctien NJ 08550 Tom Murray 31 voerhees Once Boskirrg Ridge NJ 07920 Marlene Nlkodem 407 Willow Street Lockyot NY 14094 Bitt Poytlrress 2 Hemlock CooS Seogejes NY 12477 Adam Suttler4t Perry Aveoce Latham NY 12110-2433 Terry Terrenoire tOt Srrritlrtield Or. Cedicolt NY 13760-4329 Frequency Coordinator Lon Suatar 53 AirpoS Oscego Coonty Airyod Foltorr NY 13069 315 599-6093 THE STATE OF THE DISTRICT Ive just returned home last Executive Council meeting current term Vice President results 1997 election wont known another few weeks could last column pen . least awhile Im going take opportunity give thoughts state district made some commitments prior special election Ill give view progress Ive made toward fulfilling opinions differ expect hear experience thus far tells reluctant let know feelings mail over past year has ranged simple questions pleas help thanks jobs well done Ive seen well-reasoned paragraphs explaining viewpoints different own . Ive swayed Ive seen vituperative diatribes akin exhibitionistic orgy young boy piece chalk outhouse wall missives have swayed too have will continue value comments criticisms suggestions Field acquisition retention efforts promised delivered havent won battle havent lost either Indeed some efforts have taken longer term office still going Galeville effort might result saving particular site will think have positive impact such efforts future Don Ross Aram Schlosberg Bob Langelius Jean Pailet name few have tireless efforts behalf would like save Galeville hours dollars have put effort numbers hundreds another site-related case able obtain funds help club finish runway project abandoned contractor ultimate completion project substantial positive impact club membership gave club grand opportunity involve local politicians photo op . almost always good idea Before read column will have started put place system district committees national coordinating body primary purpose will provide advice counsel manner field acquisition retention efforts across country Its overdue its plate Membership stimulation another key plank campaign platform last year early 90s hired marketing firm help promote AMA membership results very positive Indeed during years experienced highest membership numbers history decision made eliminate marketing effort membership began decline doing today recent dues increase can attributed large measure wholly membership decline have appointed chairman membership committee Executive Council has indicated its total support revitalized marketing effort way fixing membership problem research marketing professionals Look near term reports results effort personal opinion particular effort very foundation long-term viability organization dont wait reports Get out sign up member two own Communication key progress respects Weve done lot district enhance ability share opinions Weve always able telephone other mail used cheap Now e-mail Internet theres virtually no reason cant communicate real-time basis costeffective manner have seen District II web page yet AVP Dave Mathewson accepted Create Page challenge has done superb job Visit us http /www amadistrictiiorg page interesting forum club display its accomplishments upcoming events newsletters . whatever Get webmaster Dave give him suggestions what youd like see web page Some vital links communications chain AVPS Check column header whenever chance meet fine folks remember thank hours dedicated service district hobby write articles take pictures help solve problems fly less would like because time spent behalf get paid nothing satisfaction personal thanks efforts during past year District okay shape Im convinced can great shape Continued efforts scope magnitude weve started continued support dedicated modelers will make happen engine Without good engine doesnt make difference whos drivers seat . 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According CD John Hickey 230 registered pilots 27 states Canada Great Britain Australia 430 airplanes flight line display area Dave Baron owns beautiful B-17 John Hickey CD KRC Electric Fly flight line KRC Electric Fly very active VALLEY RIC CLUB Forty two entrants Northeast participated 25th Annual Fun Fly contest Sayre Pennsylvania Flying started pizza party Friday evening continued through Sunday winners received Baron engraved crystal bowls Jennings Plaques merchandise awards catered picnic Saturday evening enjoyed over 70 entrants club members families evenings events concluded big bang Rocky Rachau CD Dan Luchaco insisted contest enjoyment JACKSON RIC ACES Kyle Lewis great newsletter editor Jackson RIC Aces Jackson Ohio provided following picture clubrs banner Telemaster tow plane would appreciate knowledge banner towing construction call Kyle 614 286-6004 Incidentally Kyle sixteen years old has newsletter editor 2 P2 years AMA member 6 years Keep up excellent work banner February 1998 161 Wyoming Valley Modelers airshow Participants Valley R/C Fun Fly I1 11 LS ELU 1 t m Delaware / District Columbia / Maryland fNortli Carolina / Virginia Chuck Foreman Vice President 412 Pine Cone Ct Kill Devil Hill NC 27948 Phone 919 441-5855 Fax 919 441-6554 cforeman @rnodelaircraftorg Associate Vice Presidents George Abbott 8712 Westlake Ct Raleigh NC 27613 Phone 919 848-6719 Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144-1130 Phone 410 969-9356 Douglas Barry 5300 Olde Millbrooke Dr Glen Allen VA 23060 Phone 804 270-5039 Allen Eklund 8415 Maeve Ct Clemmons NC 27012 Phone 910 766-1231 Bob Champine 205 Tipton 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 Waynasboro VA 22980-3346 Phone 540 943-1684 Bliss Teague 625 5th Avenue SW Hickory North Carolina 28602 Phone 704 324-2164 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 910 488-5986 FLYING TIGERS R/C CLUB months column starts off letter Barrett Powell Hying Tigers RIC Club Morrisville NC Dear Chuck Hying Tigers RIC Club based Jordan Lake Pittsboro NC held its first what expected annual fly-in charity year charity MakeA-Wish Foundation eastern North Carolina Make-A-Wish Foundation internationally known organization sole purpose grant favorite wishes children under 18 have terminal illness life threatening medical conditions founded 1980 US now have 84 chapters US Make-A-Wish has chapters 15 other countries Hying Tigers chose Make-A-Wish Foundation because work kids also enjoy working youth expression kids face both young old see model aircraft lift off ground fly worth untold fortunes lands safely strive smiles go ear ear youth country continuing force behind expansion hobby encourage way can fund raising started 900 am Sunday October 5th attended over 46 pilots registered fly pilots brought 85 different aircraft ranging size 22-inch span up 42% scale 100-inch plus aircraft trainers scale fun-fly pattern gliders helicopters ducted fan jets meet numerous spectators came watch including several boaters Jordan Lake As first time event very happy both attendance flying Everybody good time everybody got fly Prizes donated Hobby Masters Raleigh NC Tower Hobbies Sig Manufacturing sincere thanks appreciation goes participated made premiere event successful photo left right District IV AVP George Abbott Club President Doug Kelly Member Parks Alexander Club VP Tom Evans photo group shot some pilots planes stretching length runway DISTRICT IV HELICOPTER CONTEST BOARD MEMBER District IV now has new helicopter contest board representative Marshall McClung has replaced Bob Harris has moved out District IV Marshall can reached 2722 Fawn Road SW Roanoke VA 24015 Marshall will represent Dist IV AMA helicopter contest board Below photo sent Marshall showing some Virginia crowd IRCHA helicopter internationals held R/C Aviation Country Club Hebron Ohio during August 7th thru 10th Left right Pres Edmunds Marshall McClung Richard Rakes Jim Pruitt Pete Gregores Ben Minor Noah Jesse James Lowery Kneeling best OFB Bruce Bennett Dist Ill just won heli-international straight line speed event vertical climb speed event BOB BABURA AVP MARYLAND Baltimore Area Soaring Society BASS unlimited soaring contest August 23rd 24th 30 contestants Sat 25 Sun altitude record being set Sun event held Walkersville Md yearly event Guy Dickes Pikesville Md broke 2 meter altitude record 3450 feet used thermal sniffer Onset Computer Corporations Data-Logger record altitude down loaded computer upon landing record now being processed Muncie glider used Mini Max Lots thermal activity day photo Guy Dickes after set new record 3450 feet DC RADIO CONTROL CLUB IMAA Bealton Fly-In hosted DCRC Club year superb ever weather perfect pilots great airplanes fabulous Friday over 50 pilots able make flights pilots far north New York far south North Carolina DCRC crew does fine job Fly-In has scheduled next Sept 10111213 1998 Dont miss info came DCRC Newsletter FRIENDLY HOBBY SHOP As closing note Virginia Beach area recently ran across good hobby shop called Debbies RC World found quite few things trying find long time Les Deb Modlin run shop keep up activity area located 2200 Commerce Parkway Virginia Beach Va Thats month Go take kid flying sign up new AMA Member Model Aviation 4 m I] F-I 1 LeI au 1 1 Associate Vice PresIdents Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 Wiihelmina Chihasz 2826 Arbor Place Knooville TN 37917 John G Cooper 4788 Cloister Cove Memphis TN 38118 James M Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr New Albeep MS 38652 Michael Gregory 305 Rockmoet Rd Greenville SC 28615 William T Haywood 4 Robin Circle Foley AL 36535 Karl Hensel 383 Briarwood 842 Meridian MS 39305 Loolse Izzo 286 Hantridge Way Wintersprings FL 32708 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornlne Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Chris Joiner 95 Lee Rd 238 Phenia City AL 36867 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Pueblo Pass Anniston AL 36206 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyrna GA 30082 Clifford Scholefield 4138 NW 33rd Place Galeessille FL 32606 Melvin Sires 781 Boardman Rd Aikee SC 29803 Frank Tiano 15300 Estancia Lane West Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Duzer 3604 N Riser Rd Gainesville GA 30506 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37385 Joseph Micalizzi HC 866 Boa 10397 Fajardo Puerto Rico 00738 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fields 183W Strickland Rd Inlerlachen FL 32148 Phone 904 684-2517 RC Contest Coordinator Kenneth glackmell 207W Sandoreek Rd Enterprise AL 36330 Phone 334 347-4721 need some micro-management few minutes YOUR micro-management micro supervision have tell what Several years ago minutes AMA Board Directors reported very condensed fashion after time lag individual votes Council Members shown Therefore faithfully reported accurately possible minutes page told voted issue Today AMA Hdqrs does very nice job printing Council minutes showing individual vote Im allowed take polls poll Just tell what Should continue re-print minutes Darrell Mims President Central Ala Sport flyers writes members club feel should report minutes AMA meetings anymore because now printed elsewhere magazine concentrate instead local Dist V news pictures can go either way Makes no difference What think Just yesterday finished Council meeting today Nov 10th deadline submission District Reports mag MOST meeting concerned itself budget minutes figures numbers could possibly report accuracy doublechecking Hdqrs Tell what do. Regarding monthly District news-reports Ed Hartley District has web page want copy visit web site URL http/wwwdatawldconilkcrc E-mail jemcneill@junocom Dont forget AMA has changed its dues structure Any young person 19 July 1 98 can now join AIVIA dollar Full coverage full everything except magazine mag would $12 like explosive bomb shells Read think can handle Dont frightened could you looking flying field . year mailed Shirley Malpass Dallas Georgia booklet Get Keep Flying Sites tape Partnerships explaining approach acquire flying field model airplane flying government officials club officers BCMA Bartow County Model Aviation club absorbed enclosed information went out street put info work Club President Bill Malpass reports video tape made hands County Commissioner other County dignitaries After 4 months persuasion convincing county officials have permitted club have field 5 year lease $1 year County officials became dedicated idea County can benefit allowing community reclaim land otherwise fit use snap club officers some County Officials L-R Bill Woods Club Safety Bill Malpass Pres Shirley Malpass Club Treas Gene Camp Bartow County Water Dept Admin Clarence Brown Bartow County Commissioner Denver Pool Club Sec Bruce Nebergall Club VP Heres snap Club Pres Bill awarding beautiful framed plaques County Water Dept Administrator Gene Camp L Bartow County Commissioner Clarence Brown R Ribbon-cutting ceremony remind everyone still have few booklets tapes left want both free pay postage order acquire flying field anything else constructive within club SOMEBODY some person has spark plug things going AMA Hdqrs cant cant YOU US Marine Corps Captain Trey Wilbourn now deceased has flying field named honor Huntsville RCRC club hosted its famous Fall Patten Championships recently Wilbourn Field snap memorial stone honor Capt Wilboum Huntsville once old Huntsvl airport Meet Mike Neville Bham RC Steve Wingard Bham pretty pit crew helper Sharman Corey Atlanta RC Club also held its 2nd Annual Senior Pattern Classic 3 weeks ago hosted entries above Club President CD Mike Jackson holding wife Rene Jackson happy husband wife team Mike told runway 300 50 paved really nice field Pattern same week-end drove Aiken South Carolina cover 11th Annual Fabulous Fall fly-In Aiken RC Soc ARCS AMA Assoc VP Mel Sires CDed affair Club Pres Bud Zobel told 60 contestants showed up want meet important people L-R DC Mel Sires background Carol Giordano Tony Giordano Allen Taylor Billy Moore grandson Kevin Garland & long-serving Assoc VP Richard Jackson Everyone field mentioned land owner PF Beck kindness consideration ARCS club allowing field use Clifford Scholefield prominent president Gainesville Flying Gators has accepted Associate VP position AMA uary 1998 163 Illinois / Indiana / Kentucky/ Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656-3224 Home 708 457-0565 Fax 708 457-2177 E-Mail Internet sysbauer@charliecnsiitedu Associate Vice Presidents Illinois Deb & Scott Justice 1565 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 Indiana Ron Baiiard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Busseii 5000W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421-31 08 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Boa 308 Bargin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Missouri Bob Underwood Eve 314 939-3394 Ken Booher 1016 North East Barnes Dr Lees Summit MO 64086 816 524-7307 Frequency Coordinator Cai Orr RR 1 Boa 123B Higginaville MO 64037 816 584-6284 Fax 816 584-6285 CHICAGO IL Club 864 Checkerboard RC Club Staged 5th Annual Carrier Fun Fly event brainchild CD Lee Ernest highlights Clubs fun-fly season Three tasks required carrier takeoff aerial combat finally carrier landing carrier USS Checkerboard painted field Styrofoam superstructure radar tower added Points awarded successful takeoff painted deck two minutes allowed try cut towed paper streamer again points carrier landing first three pictures order show J Rosencranz J Eggum J Petrzelka readying planes Picture four has winners L R H Naperkowski Tied 1st J Waits 3rd J E Walts 2nd J Rategan Tied 1st Notice battle-damaged carrier Pictures information G Parenti JACKSONVILLE IL Some up-and comtng Combat fliers ten- eleven-year-olds took part Doe Passen s Combat Funtest L R First place J Miller second place J Holt third place M Alston Future killmasters sky LOUISVILLE KY Club #895 Louisville RIC Club held two-day fun-fly home field turnout great 35 pilots 42 aircraft Some 700 spectators entertained flying candy drop children well parachute two never returned earth Captured UFOs Picture shows flightline two-day affair Next have D McDaniel Delta airlines 727 Looks like real crowd pleaser Heres candy drop plane pilot C Drake Hes still waiting parachute come down J Bayer aerobatic smoke P-S 1 have enough information pictures fill about half column After blank pages will appear Get club print People planes identifying information needed Model Aviation / Michigan / Minnesota / Wisconsin Don Bentfield Vice President 1440W Minnehaha St Paul MN 55104-1909 612 645-2984 612645-1223 FAX dbenffield@junocom dbentfield @worldnetattnet Dave Gish 5435 State Hwy 99 Wapello IA 52653 Bud Gorman PO 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 Lindatrom MN 55045 Mike Zingery 6496S 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 MI 48167 Ph 810486-4800 Its hard think January writing column know its coming travels interesting thing pointed out clubs throughout District isone heavily attended events during year Jan 1st New Years Freeze Fly whatever want call points out frustration level northern modeling community during winter months Sure its fun build awhile sure would fun just grab airplane head out field adding three layers clothing However have mall shows exhibits school stuff kids indoor flying swap meets auctions other things provide social aspects sport Its always amazing stories grow larger flying skills increase incidents especially youve forgotten about seem funnier ever before youre beginning wonder youll ever get everything done before spring quitting job now club elections over officers place challenge Dist Club officers set some club goals 98 Become Leader Club plan least different event help members improve flying skills plan Club Picnic Open House sponsors local community plan Funds-For-Charity event plan least school aviation activity kids can furnish Delta Darts want Remember sport has something nearly everyone clubs should provide easy way find uary 1998 165 Minneapolis MN Washburn High School teacher Jeff Kreis part 32- Molly Lein flight instructors student Aircraft Design class Eight teams Midland RIC Modelers Club Midland Ml building Gentle Lady Sophisticated said weather lousy Lady gliders Minnesota R/C Soaring youngsters never noticed Photo Society assisting project D Bergstrom Photo J Ladwig Students Midland Parkdale Hank Liliequist Don Patterson lend Elementary School check out full scale skills group North View Jr aircraft part aviation program High students fourth year sponsored Midland R/C Modelers program sponsored Club Photo D Bergstrom Minneapolis Model Aero Club Photo J Ladwig Six students Oak Grove Intermediate School Bloomington MN thirty students Webster Open School St Paul MN launch airplanes Minneapolis Metrodome dome big enough world competition limited strictly kids Photo J Ladwig Bob Dolly Wischer join flight line Milwaukee Area Radio Kontrol Society MARKS float fly Bob AMA Hall Fame member showed eighty years hasnt slowed down piloting skills MARKS club have sponsored float fly four years Bong Recreation Area Wisconsin its rated premier event Photo R Knetzger great group sixth graders Midland Parkdale Elementary School withSummer Will Return Cedar Rapids airplane built flew PhotoSkyhawks Annual Float Fly Hannen Lake D Bergstromnear Cedar Rapids IA Photo D Gish I] I-li 1 [e uII3 1 1 10] b i Arkansas Loursana New Mexico Oldahonra Texas George M Aldrich Vice President 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 AMA Line 210 650-4707 FAX answers 6th ring away E-mail noblur@junocom Associate Vice Presidents Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 817 662-5587 Sandy Frank 105 N Brazos St Weatherford TX 76086 817 599-7131 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 126-/2 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 Modeling has varied interests virtually impossible person keep up leading edge event type model fly An expert phase will quickly find have new learning curve getting involved another have seen rare individual can win world championship Wakefield now FIB short time competitive pylon racing Joe Foster once did talented Joe us keep pretty welt involved similar types world have today makes time precious commodity Ive spoken before about AMA has changed 90% competition orientation thats less 7% competition now appears some 50% membership really modelers flyers seems fast paced lives make time dear just dont have time build anymore Are members less important scratch builder bet less important have definite responsibility pass some heritage people though really new model aviation Lets take random example person has attracted flying R/C first thing told finds club initial instruction must join AMA No background just HAS join Human nature says will certain amount resentment tight away After 3 years Cat Birds Seat Ive come believe much anti-AMA feeling would avoided someone would take time explain just what AMA Number AMA US Next formed represent model aviation nation service individual local efforts idea pool funds group what individual could accomplish alone should made clear fact AIvIA alone responsible protected frequency radio system just purchased prime importance Finally new member should know AMA representative chosen pass time nation world non-profit provide protective insurance secondary just couple services offered Personally building models relaxing pressure relieving thing Ive ever done life An hour two evening doing some building can create marvelous state mind know us feel way too important remember newer members have probably never cut piece balsa will too busy try building some will never want have solid AMA need least make effort embrace newbies make feel belong Seldom ever hear someone wanting give praise another Recently Howell Gwin wrote about fellow member Beaumont Barustormers R/C Club seems Mr Leo Rick now 81 years young has exemplary example what means devoted modeler club member served secretary least 25 years greatest attribute always willing help need help advice tip AMA cap Mr Rick wish years such happiness thank profusely contribution modeling Enough soapbox stuff Ive got some information share will find important Tip Month fortunate have Bert Striegler District VIII Bert retired major oil company after holding high position years R&D experience Hes aero engineer boot long time modeler well ardent engine collector following message received him recently Methanol under conditions partial combustion produces formic acids rapidly attack iron forming iron formate looks like rust actually jewelers rouge JEWELERS ROUGE gina gave us beautifully polished cylinders test cars wore about 040-inch 10000 miles oils use usually prevent acid attack castor being whole lot better some synthetics Castor polar simply coats iron displaces everything else Most 4strokes recommend synthetics suffer bearing corrosion 2-strokes arent immune some after run oil easy to spread throughout engine 4bangers After run oil such Rislone Marvel Mystery air tool oil have spoken over years just ignore advice Knowing letting jewelers rouge GROW engines dont coat moving parts steel may make sense Iron components steel 166 Model Aviation 4De Hill Mr Help Anyone CDd Tulsa Glue Dobbers CL stunt meet Sept 2021 Rush Loy placed 2nd Beginner Event Keep up Rush youll catch pretty Krystal King 1st Matthew Murphee 3rd Tulsa Glue Dobbers stunt meet Most young flyers have active parents supporting What way curb drive shootings District VIII well represented AMA 97 Nats L-R B Mears 1st Mears 2nd both Lubbock P Cartier NJ 3rd Ray Krupa Mi 4th Roy Krupa Dallas 5th Mears family name Fast Combat Texas An outstanding A-b Wart Hog Ed Couch Ft Worth Tx beautiful ship reports flew good looked Broken Arrow Field Dreams Fan Fly Photos Marlin McGee rado Kansas / Nebraska / North Dakota South Dakota / Wyoming Russ Miller Vice President PO Boa 128 Soles ND 58570 Days 701 445-3332 Evenings 701 220-3190 Fan 701446-3323 rrniIIer339@aoIcom Associate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Tray Lapp 1618 Houston Dr Bismarck 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 571 03-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Blimp owned piloted Rich Kuenning member Lincoln Sky Nights Lincoln NE Thanks again Jason Luebe piloting full scale paraplane dropping candy small children crowd also thank hardworking Russ Ballou Jeremy Encinger Cook Shack Supervisor Kathy Machmuller organizing food service Gary Sandsted HiFlyers Secretary-Treasurer John Boord Srs eleven foot 1936 Buccaneer powered Saito 120 4 cycle News Nebraska Lincoln Sky Knights 1997 Giant Scale Fly books held July 12th 13th new 20 acre flying site went hitch Saturday very windy lot hangar went on Sunday greeted light south wind partly cloudy sky 21 registered pilots approximately 25 aircraft LSK member Terry Majewski treated us man full scale airshow full scale home built Boredom Fighter Bi plane Concessions best area Greg Meyer providing smoked chicken sausage Paul Wanda Cooper provided usual fully stocked concession stand thanks LSK members worked long hard get field ready members helped make event successful event dedicated memory longtime LSK IMAA member Don Neill Don passed away suddenly June master builder very good friend scratch built Giant scale 30s racers known far wide modeling community has lost very valuable member friend great time everyone See ya next year Craig Sparks Submitted Jack Sibert AVP District IX Nebraska HiFlyers Model Airplane Club Grand Island Nebraska 1997 OLD-TIMER FUNFLY September 7 1997 perfect day funfly especially old-timer funfly Very little central Nebraska wind allowed gentle aircraft cruise minimal effort Over 50 aircraft types present almost being flown 35 registered pilots billed Old Timer design event also encouraged pilots high wing trainers also participate non-competitive environment quick survey true old-timer designs present disclosed Old Reliable New Ruler 1941 Pacer 84-inch Powerhouse 84-inch Privateer Trenton Terror GA Birdwing Pacific Ace Pete N Pol Miss America 1937 Cumulus 84-inch 1936 Buccaneer eleven foot 1936 Buccaneer six 84 Flying Quakers Other interesting aircraft present included Waco Biplane two quarter scale WWI Fokker D-VJJs John Boord Sr unknowingly shows off new club T-shirt HiFlyers Grand Island Nebraska Logo February 1998 167 Rich Keunnings blimp Two colorful old-timers Lincoln Sky Nights new field located 134th Waverley Rd Waverley NE Associate vice Presidents U kI 11 [si U 14 Lo] 1 — Arizona / California / Hawaii / Nevada / Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone 602 708-0222 E-mail richh@primenetcom httpj/wwwama-1 Ocorn/ama Glenn Cafler Walnut Creek California 510 933-2086 Michael Harrington Kaneohe Hawaii 808 239-6682 Gary Hover Visalia California 209747-0287 Kal Jensen Reno Nevada 702 329-6430 John Krohn Whittier California 310 692-4177 Bob Reynolds Tucson Arizona 520 296-8183 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner Sacramento California 916 362-1962 See last months column additional AVPa Coordinators September 5 1997 101st Squadron Screaming Eagles AMA District X lost great friend fellow modeler Virgil Wilbur pictured above died age 70 just short 14th Annual Seebree Hayes CL contest directed years Virgil avid control line modeler president Los Angeles based Screaming Eagle club strong supporter youth charitable events such annual Marine Corps Toys Tots Below . group photo scale control line pilots taken Seebree Hayes contest October 12 Pictured few Virgils fellow modelers will miss him dearly 1997 AMA National Aeromodeling Exposition huge success due large part support provided City Alameda Mr Fred Framsted Parks & Recreation Department Mr Framsted instrumental arranging use expansive tarmac recently closed Alameda Naval Air Station site of Expo events Expo 98 drawing board look Alameda site center piece next years modeling extravaganza Expo 98 Approved November 8 Executive Council meeting District X proposed repeating AMA National Aeromodeling Exposition San Jose California area 1998 unanimous enthusiastic show support Executive Council approved Expo 98 established operating budget support event tentative dates Expo August22 through August 30 Labor Day falls September 7 placing Expo two weeks prior holiday Mark calendars now plan week great modeling fun see IMS PasadenaJanuary 89 & 10. AMA District X planning several educational meetings group discusssons during 1998 IMS Model Hobby Show Pasadena AMA will inviting clubs Intro Pilots attend special program development meeting District X plans District meeting special awards luncheon Stop AMA booth location scheduling information Till next time. Keepem safe Keepem flyn ing day Expo 97s Giant Scale Flyin saw estimated crowd 1500 spectators participants Held historic Naval Air Station Alameda northeast edge San Francisco Bay site breathtaking weather perfect. hospitality extended City Alameda absolutely phenomenal AMA District X extend deepest gratitude thanks City Alameda Parks Recreation staff Like modelers Jacob Yetter Mesa Arizona shares intense love model aviation Jacob uses specially designed transmitter fly EZ Sport 40 help AMA Intro Pilots Vic Westlund John Midgorden Arizona Model Aviators Jacob last seen making low inverted passes working perfecting aerobatic maneuvers 168 Model Aviation 4 Alaska / Idaho Montana Oregon Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 9721 3-0090 503 234-4439 EMAIL vpxi@pacifiercom Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 15618 NE 56th Way Redmond WA 98052 Al Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkinson 319 Yellowstone Billings MT 59101 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Reeves Lippincott 1201 Farrow Circle Anchorage AK 99504-2237 Mike Hazel 1073 Windemere Dr NW Salem OR 97304 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vickaburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Boa 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Snaer 781 Lillnoet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Jamie Metcalf recently turned 8 very enthusiastic young pilot Jamie flying third plane pictured fall hasnt wrecked yet just keeps improving flying skills moving up advanced aircraft According Bruce Hadella President Big Sky R/C Modelers Great Falls Montana Jamie inspiration other flyers doesnt just bore holes hot dog around sky flies flight makes works precision flight maneuvers goal compete pattern next year Jamies able coach Granddad former AVP Glen Mischke Bruce also wrote Big Sky club several successful meets year including Pattern Jet Fly-In Fun Flys along Open House working authorization funding get runway paved put cap recent site improvements Pat Johnson came clear Boise fly P-40 Riegel Inaugural AVP Mike Hazel sent following Fantastic describe response sentiments expressed participants Bill Riegel Model Park Inaugural Contest Salem Oregon August 23&24 event put Western Oregon Control Line Flyers celebrate development date field make other fliers region aware facility Over weekend contestants flew Aerobatics Racing Balloon Bust Combat Speed events schedule fairly relaxed allow entrants plenty time visit enjoy activities Some 27 modelers signed up fly whole bunch other modelers came out woodwork spectate check out new field Sunday during break action special ceremony award President Mark Wahlster told crowd flying field came existence primarily because vision work Salem City Councilman Bill Riegel Unfortunately Bill passed away shortly after field established Bills widow Ruth Riegel hand receive special commemorative gift WOLF presentation high point week-end club plans hold events facility 98 hope see Last month promised photos Moses Lake RIC Modelers activities Grant County Fair Ed Way supplied words photos Incidentally different touch used club year outstanding aircraft raffled off beautiful DC-3 2 YS-45s special exhaust headers Moses Lake RIC Club members left Ray Talnter Jim Tabor John Reich Casey McKay show public modelers make planes Casey McKay 1 Jim Tabor worked building board Video flight simulator get attention Ed Way 1 Jim Tabor clubs new framed AMA poster Casey McKay admires Grand Prize winning entry Super Sportster May family have wonderful year 1998 uary 1998 169 Jamie Metcalf plane
Edition: Model Aviation - 1998/02
Page Numbers: 153, 154, 155, 156, 157, 158, 159, 160, 161, 162, 163, 164, 165, 166, 167, 168, 169
A Academy Model Aeronautics Auo 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 year Academy awards scholarships deserving high school seniors intend pursue higher education local state colleges universities awards provided budgeted amount general funds monies individual organization donations Basic awards Charles H Grant Scholarships Applicants screened ranked national test scores class ranking school community activities modeling activities other criteria Recipients must AMA members minimum three years prior applying enrolled accredited institution following school year Screening final selections committee Betty Stream Cliff Telford Ed McCollough Russ Miller Charlie Bauer Bob Underwood its recommendations presented AMA Executive Council approval Out 35 applicants five Charles H Grant scholarships totaling $25000 awarded Following brief biographical sketches winner Thomas Akers $6000 winner Thomas graduated Thousand Oaks High School Thousand Oaks California attending Cal Poly State University San Luis Obispo _____planning major aeronautical engineering high school studies included advance placement courses such areas physics economicslAmerican political systems English calculus schedule included program manufacturing technologies Thomas president Science Club Construction Club member International Club Academic Decathlon Team principal first chair French Horn player Conejo Youth Symphony addition high school band played alto sax Jazz Band also sang church choir active member local Boy Scout Explorer Post Thomas got apprenticeship through AMA club member lead opportunity specialize composite structure fabrication full-scale aircraft As result Thomas employed local design fabrication shop tasks included building display models flying prototypes new military commercial aircraft Thomass modeling began age 11 parents bought him Gentle Lady Sailplane taught fly joined Thousand Oaks Soaring Society TOSS constructing model club members used models instruct him flying Gentle Lady completed Thomas began entering local club contests won national local soaring awards ensuing years Recent modeling activities have led him design scratch-built sailplanes including creating molds fuselage cutting foam core wings Thomas said people Southern California find skills level feel comfortable having him build repair airplanes high point 1997 modeling experience accompanying United States F3B team Ankara Turkey serve two ground crew members World Championships Thomas said challenge modeling has helped him allowing relate physics mumbo jumbo real life applications could over again thing would change modeling career would start sooner Tabulated Certified Public Accounting firm Brady Ware Schoenfeld Inc results announced Wednesday November 26 1997 Copies complete tabulation can obtained contacting Mary Lou Vojslavek AMA Headquarters District II Vice President *WesDeCou1517 Joe Beshar875 Ray Juschkus361 Others69 District IV Vice President * Chuck Foreman751 Others12 District VI Vice President * Charlie Bauer1867 Jim Sears1400 Others77 District VIII Vice President Sandy Frank1305 Others85 District X Vice President * Rich Hanson1891 Others122 * incumbent February 1998 153 View HQ See Page 184 Michael Harrison Another $6000 winner Michael graduate Lakeside High School Hot Springs Arkansas pursuing pre dentistiy University Arkansas Michael ranked first graduating class gradepoint average supplemented advanced placement classes biology chemistry calculus-based physics class Beyond classroom Michael found much fill schedule Clubs included Spanish Future Business Leaders Youth Youth Math Beta Club Fellowship Christian Athletes also lettered basketball golf During four years Michael named Outstanding Student club academic activity Senior named National Honor Society Michael Eagle Scout Troop 2 Ounchita Area Council Hot Springs project supervising eight people determining flood level nine campgrounds central Arkansas area Scouts also resulted hours trail clean-up other projects As volunteer St Josephs Regional Health Center Michael worked infonnation desk assisted other ways Michael also earned rank Master Grand Knight being youth leader St Johns Catholic Youth Ministry faith very important said cany everywhere go Michael member Mid-America Hying Club Hot Springs ifi cannot remember time did fly model airplanes sald father started soon could hold transmitter has competitively flying Radio Control Aerobatics about four years first contest Houston TX earmarked discouraging experience However hard work concentration heeding fathers advice resulted trophy spite having compete against adults took much tmphy home contest Houston said Michael leamed does matter something seems begin outcome will whatever want want badly enough read somewhere life 10% what happens 90% react Zawistoski $5000 recipient Carl graduate Edgewood High School Ellettsville Indiana attending Rose Hulman Institute Technology Valedictorian high school graduating class Carl played percussion jazz concert marching bands lead individual awards participation special groups employment local musical functions During sophomore junior senior years lettered soccer involved German Club Academic Super Bowl Soccer Club Throughout Carls high school years independent study research scientific fields led awards USAF US Navy NASA RCA science departments Purdue Evansville Yale 1995 Carl received scholarship attended National Science Foundation Exploration Careers Science Indiana University worked Dr Michael Hosek researching performing experiments etching titanium tips tunneling electron microscope activities awards prompted designing building 34meter wind tunnel used experiments such measuring lift-to-drag ratio changing angle incidence canard wing observing airflow over sailboat mast different vortex generators Carl has working part-time two years High Energy Physics Department Indiana University CERN/ATLAS Particle Detector Project under Drs Harold Ogren David Rust Carls modeling activity began age six plastic airplanes experimental prowess led him using spare kit parts design new modelsbalsa gliders mbber-powered Free Flight models special emphasis canards Now flying Radio Control sailplanes occupies modeling interests basic idea creating engineering own thoughts working gizmos has always intrigued said First paper airplanes reached new levels learning moving complicated forms models drive discovering new information through process engineering keeps rebuilding paper airplanes Ronald Alexander Burns Alex $4000 recipient Alex graduated Austin High School Decatur Alabama advanced diploma attending University Alabama majoring engineering Alex pursued college prep program included variety advanced placement honors courses science-related areas math English Computer programming studies also played important role helped schools team garner first place Freed Hardeman University High School Programming competition Alex received variety awards including National Honor Society VFW Voice Democracy Winner Mu Alpha Theta math honor society American Legion award high school activities included band newspaper varsity soccer Chemistry Club French Club As newspaper editor used computer skills help create layout method publicationrather sending professional printerresulting considerable savings school soccer clinic coach Boys Girls Club office assistant Adult Community Education program also served information desk Parkway Hospital Morgan County Volunteer Bureau St Anns church youth group claimed portion time did math science tutoring Alexs modeling career started age nine learned fly Sig Kadet Senior uncle built dad leamed him Since other models have built flown tendency toward military aircraft have really enjoyed warbirds seem real showstoppers club flying field said Alex F4U quarterly project winner club Decatur Model Airplane Club About four years ago began racing club version Quickie-500 model called Club 20 racer powered 20-sized engine Two years ago season point champion also Q-500 judge pylon 2 building Global Raven powered Saito 90 note committee upon notification scholarship Alex wrote Thank generous scholarship toward education never imagined that time spent basement would ever amount anything airplanes fun Jake $4000 winner Jake graduated McNary High School Keizer Oregon pursuing mechanical engineering degree Whitworth College Spokane Washington hopes someday design full-scale aircraft preparation engineering Jake focused variety subjects math science drafting number courses advanced placement lettered swimming four years high school state champion 50-yard freestyle member track team four years receiving varsity letter year During senior year state meet finalist 110-yard high hurdles 300-yard intermediate hurdles During summer 1997 participated 154 Model Aviation k meet Shanghai China Junior National Swim meet Clovis California active member church youth group involved road clean-up soup kitchens Jakes modeling career began age eight received inexpensive Control Line model rapidly developed interest quickly hooked model airplanes said course enjoying activity took notice group called Keizer RC Association Through help instructor learned fly purchased Super Sportster 40 kit building flying model took notice something called Free Flight said new grabbed interest very quickly Through contact Ed Whitten regarding some plans Jake contacted Andrew Tagliafico concerning indoor activity area Through Andys help Willamette Modelers club Jake began entering local indoor meets Jakes early indoor efforts progressed PAl Federation Aeronautique Intemationale level building flying FiD models competed World Championships United States first-ever Junior competitor won title Junior World Champion two-flight total 7201 minutes just recently finished first variable pitch propeller Im anxious test look out Steve Brown Caesar Banks said Scholarships awarded addition Charles H Grant awards Criteria based factors specified contributors names awards made following details awards recipients Hutchinson Scholarship Presented applicant exemplifies outstanding achievement Free Flight Jake Palmer awarded $1000 Weak Signals year Weak Signals RC Club conducts special raffle during exposition Toledo proceeds donations awarded club top Grant scholarship recipient year $4000 donation equally distributed between Thomas Akers Michael Harrison Sig Scholaiship Monies based financial need modeling activity Matthew ted Sig Manufacturing Company $2500 award given Matthew Arunski Manchester Missouri graduated honors Patkway South High School Manchester attending University Kansas Architectural Engineering Program addition excellent academic record Matthew participated football wrestling four-year tennis team member member schools award-winning debate team proud serving Peer Teacher working seventh graders about importance selfesteem individuality represented school Boys State elected State Representative position Matthew also volunteered St Josephs Hospital information desk Working school active development Habitat Humanity effort forming core group students build houses during summer less fortunate Matthew devoted time Circle Concern local organization helps families need maintenance worker City Manchester Parks Recreation Department Matthew has active AMA member since 1990 modeling career began age five first flew 1hA Control Line models first competition experience Balloon Burst sponsored Lafayette Esquadrille Club St Louis area third-place win along fathers interest Combat stimulated him design compete Combat 1993 age 14 placed second Slow Combat first Combat AMA Nationals Lawrenceville Illinois Since has opportunities reveal prowess competitive skills am excited continue utilize skills conceptualization design college have fostered through years model design construction said Matthew AMA did just allow opportunity fly models helped develop skills will continue use Academy offers heartfelt congratulations scholarship winners wishes success future endeavors aeromodeling experiences profound thank individuals organizations generous donations made scholarships possible uary 1998 155 Executive Council Meeting Highlights Motions made November 8-9 1997 Executive Council Meeting ig Minu notions sh official untd Vice Presiden MOTION C Bauer VI moved G Aldrich VIII seconded accept single candidate statement two publications Motion passed unanimously MOTION II C Bauer VI moved W De Cou II seconded approve 1998 Nats have 5A status dates being Indoor May 27-31 Johnson City TN Outdoor July 10-August 4 Muncie IN Motion passed unanimously MOTION III E McCollough XI moved C Bauer -~VI seconded accept 1998 Operating Budget Motion passed unanimously MOTION IV B Brown III moved C Bauer VI seconded sum $125000 added proposed budget advertising/marketing research line 7009080 marketing/public relations Motion passed unanimously MOTION V B Brown III moved R Miller IX seconded amend budget increase line 6000100 $4321884 Motion passed unanimously ED note Line #6000 100 refers income Open Full memberships MOTION VI E McCollough XI moved W De Cou II seconded amend budget increase line 7105450 $4500 Motion passed unanimously ED note Line #7105450 refers AMA budget item Homecoming/Grand Event MOTION VII E McCollough XI moved W De Cou ~II seconded amend budget increase line 7009060 $8000 Celebration Pioneers Motion passed unanimously ED note Line #7009060 refers AMA budget item special events MOTION VIII E McCollough XI moved W De Cou II seconded amend budget increase line 6005600 $195000 Motion passed unanimously ED note Line #6005600 refers income AMA expects receive Supply/Souvenir sales MOTION IX B McCollough XI moved C Bauer VI seconded adjust amount allocated FAI competitors projected actual FAI approved amount Motion passed unanimously 4 MOTION X E McCollough XI moved B Brown III seconded accept Capital Budget Motion passed unanimously MOTION XI J McNeill V moved D Bentfield VII seconded rescind Motion V July 1997 council meeting motion adopt 2nd page Publications Committees General Policies Model Aviation columns July 22 1995 Executive Council minutes Appendix V Motion failed 5 yes IV V VIII NAA 8 no II III VI VII IX X XI EVP ON XII R Miller IX moved B Brown III seconded have $3000 added District V budget balance 1997 Motion passed 11 yes II III IV VI VII IX X XI EVP NAA 1 no VIII 1 abstain V MOTION XIII R Miller IX moved W De Cou II seconded Executive Director having met requirements position will receive bonus stated contract Motion passed 12 yes II III IV V VI VII VIII IX X XI EVP NAA representative out room time vote Executive Council members present Sunday meeting MOTION XIV C Foreman IV moved D Holland EVP seconded funds received sale Reston VA Property along future payments mortgage placed special interest bearing account until such time funds released construction AMA headquarters building AMA property Muncie Indiana See Motion XVI Motion tabled MOTION XV D Holland EVP moved E llough seconded MOTION XIV tabled Motion passed 7 yes II III VI XI EVP NAA 5 no IV V VIII X 1 absent IX MOTION XVI C Foreman IV moved D Holland EVP seconded funds received sale Reston VA Property placed restricted fund purpose AMA HQ building facility Motion passed12 yes II III IV V VI VII VIII X XI EVP NAA MOTION XVII R Hanson X moved W De Cou II seconded AMA National Aeromodeling Exposition held again 1998 area San Jose California $10000 operating fund established Motion passed 10 yes II III IV V VI VII VIII X XI NAA MOTION XVIII R Hanson X moved B Brown III seconded AMA Executive Council approve dollar dollar matching fund grant 1997 Flying Site Assistance Fund up maximum $10000 distributed Pomona Valley Model Airplane club upon adequate demonstration expended matching funds toward development site Motion passed 10 yes II III IV V VI VII VIII X XI NAA 156 Model Aviation l erly 1 LEG AMAs HistoryPast Present Future John Worth HISTORY IN THE MAKING Typically history thought recording what has already happened Yet making history continuous ongoing activityhistory being made happens Furthermore possible make some history happen according plan Thats what happens events such Nationals scheduled advance schedulethe AMA Contest Calendar examplewe know what expect expect expect have fair idea likely participate knew therefore scheduled 1996 Celebration Eagles Muncie would big event famous modelers attending obvious advance would major historical occasion unknown big successful event would Now can look back appreciate bigger successful expected so-called once lifetime experience now based popular response 1996 event plus some new favorable factors can expect experience will repeated 1998 Already dubbed Year Pioneer 1998 has scheduled what being called Celebration Eagles II So now looking forward another once lifetime event big difference between 1996 1998 events good possibility number Hall Famers able attend 1996 may present 1998 Among Bill Winter Frank Zaic Ben Shereshaw Mike Granieri Hurst Bowers Walt Good Bob Holland Hewitt Phillips etc same time first Eagles event have said would come another scheduled So appears Eagles II could memorable 1996 event opened AMA NATS schedule year similar manner perhaps historical significance 1998 event will serve kickoff annual SAM Society Antique Modelers Championships practically guaranteeing number famous modelers attendance will greaterthe nature SAM organization members oldtimers active contest fliers 50 years ago perspective once again responsible establishment AMA mid-thirties will gathering Muncie Thus again will historical reunion already part AMA s history event intended old-timers important AMA members ages participatethe mixture will add flavor what AMA today Young old sharing fun fellowship aeromodeling Keep mind come event relatively new members AMA will part what will looked upon future another great past historical events lives sure among part segment AMAs history start scheduling now Plan arrive Muncie Friday afternoon September 11 1998 attend welcoming party night AMA Museum following Saturday night 12th plan beat Pioneers Banquet some very special presentations will made honor certaln heroes history Next plan start contest flying SAM Champs begins Sept 13th continues through 18th havent SAM Champs will enjoy spectrum competition events hall back beginnings AMA some modern twists make flying incredible show factor makes simply repeat old-time contests Back beginnings everyones engines ran well nor did fliers know tricks obtaining outstanding performance Today however based past years flying learning applying experiences performance level uniformly high Often bad luck shoulda known better mistakes separates winners losers Compared old days big difference seldom lot cranldng cussing trying get engines run techniques have perfected including knowing pick good air just much wind rubber motors torque meters back get reliable dethermalizer action again history interesting models basically what years ago theyre supposed lot has leamed about make fly right good bad weather Models now being flown well often thought dogs inconsistent competence level generally much higher average antiquer today could apply present knowledge days old would probably have champion back Regardless hes having fun now before shows spirit pervades SAM champs 1998 offers prime time part Meanwhile campaign recognize Pioneers special emphasis will 70 years age 1998 continuing goal induct deserving honor AMA Hall Fame being restricted five six typically inducted year reality under current selection process potential Hall Famers will live long enough enjoy celebrity status could entitled idea diminish status already Hall Fame suddenly adding bunch Rather aim get deserve honor still around Posthumous induction Hall Fame satisfactory situation cant avoided can avoided general sentiment seems Get Done sidelight already Hall Fame generally dont seem find matter urgencytheyre already too bad about Yet will readily admit process often matter luck candidates given year can make world difference voting significant fact less 100 people Hall Fame date AMA having existence 61 years thats average less two people inducted per year current membership base about 150000 members percentage inductees looks skimpier Should satisfied say having few people Hall Fame recognition good situation intent exploration situation constructive assumption majority members agree situation could improved Toward end would appreciated reading would advise AMA district Vice-Presidents feeling issue Whether get people Hall Fame sooner might happen via present selection process think its important have contributed progress aeromodeling receive appropriate recognition ongoing effort solicitation biographies such people accumulation file ready access membership interested knowing about biographies being gathered AMA Historian Norm Rosenstock will provide basis future publicity honors possible awards addition writing AMA history about stood out above rank file Its part knowing came guide us going uary 1998 157 C4NI WTJ XU m Doug Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 757-7454 make special trip see museum headquarters flying site Having flying site same place have headquarters has allowed us convert Nats losing proposition positive cash flow situation done past year statement operations Nationals produced below will shortly complete year financial statements will become available will give some tentative numbers soon available final numbers will have wait until auditors complete work time will begin furnish copies balance sheet income expense statement other items interest Executive Council meeting will held Saturday Sunday November 8-9 1997 column has Monday November 10 deadline leaves problem what write hope able present summary form some proposed receipts expenditures year 1998 though Budget Committee has worked proposed budget department heads Executive Director others have input often items Executive Council wants add various reasons considerations budget items Like everything else have something give up something big compromise event get budget finalized am going give parts will wait until completed will talk about some other items instead budget passed contained changes exact totals ready today other matters travels concern hear whether AMA intends get business land ownership Since have flying site Muncie lot people have assumed going spread out buy similar sites everywhere some talk about trying have district flying sites something within present intent capability AMA own land manage have constant lawsuits loss land improvements vandalism etc would require constant monitoring have money organization intent present time Muncie property used great deal frequency during flying season expos special events such Celebration Eagles coming year will homecoming another Grand Event hobby industry relationship between AMA hobby industry important both groupsto continue development good products increase number people building airplanes Nationals some international meets local district meets special interest groups fly Muncie site have never Muncie really would worth time go whether attend Nats just ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONPOTICS Nationals October 31 1997 Nats Incume Mechanics Fees Entry Fees Late tntry Fees Outdoor FF Entry Fees Indoor FF totry Fees teent Fees Late Event Fees Dorm Fees Trophy Spoosorships Nato Booth Space Concessions Hobby Shop Sales Less Cost Items Sold Soaseoir Sales Less Cost Items Sold Miscellaneous Total Rats Income Rats tepense Rats Planoing Meetings Equipment Rental & Repairs Officials Trasel Officials Lodgong Officials Hats Shirts etc Staff Trasel & Lodging Cars Trucks Trailers Miscellaneous Supplies & Freight Trophies Telephonen Officials Parties Aeards Rats Pt Posters Signs Forms losurance & Other Eapeose Site Rental Contest Supplies Indoor Free Flight Outdoor Free Flight Total Rats Cost MATS EI INCCW OR COST SHH HO tee tee eu tee 28 78t 12 327586 1118663 6599 79 39 698 19 228557 see ee 347e IC 1787 He 35 158 Model Aviation BC @ ee 3286312 tee 1 OH 75 3e HO 16148 624 458684 eee 6 e64 47 128 ee 48655 385 19 11547 le 7483 6743 e ee 343686 393198 5 eu ee 32397 Hee e ee 35 521 H9 4169 le mi F-li 1 [ UE1 1 ie] 1 Connecticut Maine Massachusetts New Hampshire / Rhode Island/Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 -1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 AlIen Road Billerica MA 01821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-31 46 MC McGuftin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 03106-1077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1866 STATE OF MAINE SCALE SHOOT OUT event has held past five years seems get better year addition two days scale flying Bar-B-Que Saturday night worth attending its own merits contests just happen usually through efforts several clubs members cases some people seem much work co ordinating efforts other people contest Ray Robin LaBonte seem spark plugs Also Robins family did much work food stand Bar B-Que Also Bill Reeve Dave Skillings contributed greatly What heck lot people involved great jobthanks great week-end have numerous pictures sent Peter Flanigan Mac McGuffin some own too column next month plan show some pictures Pittsfield Mall show month after use some Maine Lets see what happens plans Listed pilots event order placing rest column will contaln some pictures have FUN SCALE SPORTSMAN 1 Carl JacksonSuper Chipmunk 2 Carl PetersonPiperJ-3 3 Jeff CampbellExtra 300 4 Keith MeyB-17 5 James GleasonTA-152 6 Linwood WhittenLaser 200 7 Harry NewmanAeronca 7AC 8 Mark DuvalBT-13 9 Al LavigneSuper Chipmunk 10 Ara DedakianBrewster Buffalo 11 Roland WoodworthWaco 12 William CroneFly Baby Bi-Plane FUN SCALE EXPERT 1 Tom Kosewski 2 Eric Guilmet 3 Peter Flanigan 4 John Chevalier 5 Jim Baker 6 Dave Skillings 7 Jack Buckley 8 Jack Owens 9 Bill Reeve 10 Ken Owens 11 Brenalley 12 Ron Gagner Sopwith Pup Spacewalker Sukhoi Decathlon Extra 230 Spacewalker Pitts Extra 300L T-28 Extra 300 Cessna 182 AT-6 SPORT SCALE SPORTSMAN 1 John WoodSpacewalker 2 Gus DeltwasStinson L-5 3 Mitch BuckleyExtra 300L 4 James GleasonP-40K 5 James SemomanPT-19 6 Jeff CampbellL-21 Super Cub 7 Keith MeyPiper J-3 8 Ara DedakianAeronca 7AC SPORT SCALE EXPERT 1 Charlie Nelson 2 Robert Pickney 3 Ed Estabrook 4 John Chevalier 5 Tom Kosewski 6 Lloyd Roberts 7 Roy Vallincourt 8 Bill Killiam 9 Ron Gagner 10 Jim Plucinski 11 Lindsey Smith 12 Richard Carlson 13 Bill Curliss 14 Bill Steffes 15 Jack Buckley TEAM SCALE 1 Steffes/Kohler 2 Mitchell/Guilmet 3 Thayer/Kill 4 SawyerlEstabrook 5 Nelson Labonte Waco VKS7F Piper NE- 1 P-47 Ryan STA Fokker D-VII Fly Baby Stinson L-5 Fokker D-VII Morrisey Bravo Fokker DR-i Decathlon Douglas Dauntless Waco YMF-5 AT-6 Facetmobile Hellcat Clip Wing J-3 Fly Baby Bipe P-40 Spacewalker II model retracts bomb drop weighed 115 pounds flew very well sound did seem scale February 1998 159 Bill Reeve T-28 Pica kit weighs 7 pounds powered OS 61 Retracts flaps Lloyd Roberts Fly Baby believe modeled after full size aircraft once owned Lloyd What could appropriate German dog under German airplane dog followed owner constantly two days am surprised needed nap Unfortunately know owners name Part pit area some airplanes flown during two days Keith Mey Stormville NY B-17 powered 4-05 electric motors Eric Guilmet flying Bill Mitchell observes judges put lot time sun time F i 1 [s ElM 1 1 is] 1 — 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 decou @ gramercyioacom Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightstown NJ 08020-4501 Roy Brown USAF AFCENT CMR 460 BOX SSS APO AC 09703 Ray Juschkus 09 Livrngstorr Street St James NY 1 178e James M Lewis PO St Ogderrbcrg NY 13669-0061 Dave Mathewson Sex 613 Comics NY 13531 Bill Miller PO Boo 335 Prioceton Jonctien NJ 08550 Tom Murray 31 voerhees Once Boskirrg Ridge NJ 07920 Marlene Nlkodem 407 Willow Street Lockyot NY 14094 Bitt Poytlrress 2 Hemlock CooS Seogejes NY 12477 Adam Suttler4t Perry Aveoce Latham NY 12110-2433 Terry Terrenoire tOt Srrritlrtield Or. Cedicolt NY 13760-4329 Frequency Coordinator Lon Suatar 53 AirpoS Oscego Coonty Airyod Foltorr NY 13069 315 599-6093 THE STATE OF THE DISTRICT Ive just returned home last Executive Council meeting current term Vice President results 1997 election wont known another few weeks could last column pen . least awhile Im going take opportunity give thoughts state district made some commitments prior special election Ill give view progress Ive made toward fulfilling opinions differ expect hear experience thus far tells reluctant let know feelings mail over past year has ranged simple questions pleas help thanks jobs well done Ive seen well-reasoned paragraphs explaining viewpoints different own . Ive swayed Ive seen vituperative diatribes akin exhibitionistic orgy young boy piece chalk outhouse wall missives have swayed too have will continue value comments criticisms suggestions Field acquisition retention efforts promised delivered havent won battle havent lost either Indeed some efforts have taken longer term office still going Galeville effort might result saving particular site will think have positive impact such efforts future Don Ross Aram Schlosberg Bob Langelius Jean Pailet name few have tireless efforts behalf would like save Galeville hours dollars have put effort numbers hundreds another site-related case able obtain funds help club finish runway project abandoned contractor ultimate completion project substantial positive impact club membership gave club grand opportunity involve local politicians photo op . almost always good idea Before read column will have started put place system district committees national coordinating body primary purpose will provide advice counsel manner field acquisition retention efforts across country Its overdue its plate Membership stimulation another key plank campaign platform last year early 90s hired marketing firm help promote AMA membership results very positive Indeed during years experienced highest membership numbers history decision made eliminate marketing effort membership began decline doing today recent dues increase can attributed large measure wholly membership decline have appointed chairman membership committee Executive Council has indicated its total support revitalized marketing effort way fixing membership problem research marketing professionals Look near term reports results effort personal opinion particular effort very foundation long-term viability organization dont wait reports Get out sign up member two own Communication key progress respects Weve done lot district enhance ability share opinions Weve always able telephone other mail used cheap Now e-mail Internet theres virtually no reason cant communicate real-time basis costeffective manner have seen District II web page yet AVP Dave Mathewson accepted Create Page challenge has done superb job Visit us http /www amadistrictiiorg page interesting forum club display its accomplishments upcoming events newsletters . whatever Get webmaster Dave give him suggestions what youd like see web page Some vital links communications chain AVPS Check column header whenever chance meet fine folks remember thank hours dedicated service district hobby write articles take pictures help solve problems fly less would like because time spent behalf get paid nothing satisfaction personal thanks efforts during past year District okay shape Im convinced can great shape Continued efforts scope magnitude weve started continued support dedicated modelers will make happen engine Without good engine doesnt make difference whos drivers seat . Model Aviation ciate Vice PresIdents EC Meeting Minutes Available complete copy approved minutes quarterly Executive Council meeting available AMA member request copy most-recently approved minutes will provided no charge Council meets quarterly minutes given meeting approved following meeting Additional copies minutes other meetings $5 shipping handling charge Requests may submitted AMA Administration telephone via fax writing Minutes recent Council meeting will also posted AMA bulletin board Aeromodeler s Airway telephone requests dial 765 287-1256 extension 201 210 fax requests use 765 741-0057 $10 minimum credit card orders Ohio / Pennsylvania / West Virginia Bob Brown Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 Assaniate Vise Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Goad Celamban OH 43229-2008 614 891-1643 David H Ellis 5261 DeWiS Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 304 776-ides Nelsan Gould 1944 Idaho Street Alleotowo PA 18103-8519 610 797-6597 Jabs Hatheway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 412 925-3266 Dasald Klnpp 637 Hamilton Goad Trappe PA 19426-2256 610 409-0129 Frank NaIl 4573 Lamme Road Dayton OH 45449 513 435-9232 Machew Tarawnkl 524 Jefieroon Street Ponsnille PA 17901 717 622-0435 Jaseph 5 Vistay 1361 Cranbrook Orion PO Soo 651 Moamee OH 43037-3062 Frequesny Cuordinatar Jahn Cattle 1012 Wyoming Anyone Potty Fort PA 16704 Phone 717 267-6970 WILKES BARRE-SCRANTON AIR SHOW Wilkes Bane-Scranton Air Show joint effort between Tuscarora R/C Club Wyoming Valley Flyers interaction between Air Force Thunderbirds modelers highlight show Amanda Macuch dad Rich invited Thunderbirds try RIC flying Major Mark Arlinghaus opposing solo pilot accepted invitation proceeded make picture perfect flight first remark Wow sensitive planerr Amanda Macuch Gil Waltersr Thunderbirdrs Major Arlingbaus fly F-14 Major Arlinghaus thanks Gil Walters John Rynkiewicz hospitality KRC ELECTRIC FLY Keystone RIC Clubs 18th Annual Electric Fly bigger better ever According CD John Hickey 230 registered pilots 27 states Canada Great Britain Australia 430 airplanes flight line display area Dave Baron owns beautiful B-17 John Hickey CD KRC Electric Fly flight line KRC Electric Fly very active VALLEY RIC CLUB Forty two entrants Northeast participated 25th Annual Fun Fly contest Sayre Pennsylvania Flying started pizza party Friday evening continued through Sunday winners received Baron engraved crystal bowls Jennings Plaques merchandise awards catered picnic Saturday evening enjoyed over 70 entrants club members families evenings events concluded big bang Rocky Rachau CD Dan Luchaco insisted contest enjoyment JACKSON RIC ACES Kyle Lewis great newsletter editor Jackson RIC Aces Jackson Ohio provided following picture clubrs banner Telemaster tow plane would appreciate knowledge banner towing construction call Kyle 614 286-6004 Incidentally Kyle sixteen years old has newsletter editor 2 P2 years AMA member 6 years Keep up excellent work banner February 1998 161 Wyoming Valley Modelers airshow Participants Valley R/C Fun Fly I1 11 LS ELU 1 t m Delaware / District Columbia / Maryland fNortli Carolina / Virginia Chuck Foreman Vice President 412 Pine Cone Ct Kill Devil Hill NC 27948 Phone 919 441-5855 Fax 919 441-6554 cforeman @rnodelaircraftorg Associate Vice Presidents George Abbott 8712 Westlake Ct Raleigh NC 27613 Phone 919 848-6719 Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144-1130 Phone 410 969-9356 Douglas Barry 5300 Olde Millbrooke Dr Glen Allen VA 23060 Phone 804 270-5039 Allen Eklund 8415 Maeve Ct Clemmons NC 27012 Phone 910 766-1231 Bob Champine 205 Tipton 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 Waynasboro VA 22980-3346 Phone 540 943-1684 Bliss Teague 625 5th Avenue SW Hickory North Carolina 28602 Phone 704 324-2164 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 910 488-5986 FLYING TIGERS R/C CLUB months column starts off letter Barrett Powell Hying Tigers RIC Club Morrisville NC Dear Chuck Hying Tigers RIC Club based Jordan Lake Pittsboro NC held its first what expected annual fly-in charity year charity MakeA-Wish Foundation eastern North Carolina Make-A-Wish Foundation internationally known organization sole purpose grant favorite wishes children under 18 have terminal illness life threatening medical conditions founded 1980 US now have 84 chapters US Make-A-Wish has chapters 15 other countries Hying Tigers chose Make-A-Wish Foundation because work kids also enjoy working youth expression kids face both young old see model aircraft lift off ground fly worth untold fortunes lands safely strive smiles go ear ear youth country continuing force behind expansion hobby encourage way can fund raising started 900 am Sunday October 5th attended over 46 pilots registered fly pilots brought 85 different aircraft ranging size 22-inch span up 42% scale 100-inch plus aircraft trainers scale fun-fly pattern gliders helicopters ducted fan jets meet numerous spectators came watch including several boaters Jordan Lake As first time event very happy both attendance flying Everybody good time everybody got fly Prizes donated Hobby Masters Raleigh NC Tower Hobbies Sig Manufacturing sincere thanks appreciation goes participated made premiere event successful photo left right District IV AVP George Abbott Club President Doug Kelly Member Parks Alexander Club VP Tom Evans photo group shot some pilots planes stretching length runway DISTRICT IV HELICOPTER CONTEST BOARD MEMBER District IV now has new helicopter contest board representative Marshall McClung has replaced Bob Harris has moved out District IV Marshall can reached 2722 Fawn Road SW Roanoke VA 24015 Marshall will represent Dist IV AMA helicopter contest board Below photo sent Marshall showing some Virginia crowd IRCHA helicopter internationals held R/C Aviation Country Club Hebron Ohio during August 7th thru 10th Left right Pres Edmunds Marshall McClung Richard Rakes Jim Pruitt Pete Gregores Ben Minor Noah Jesse James Lowery Kneeling best OFB Bruce Bennett Dist Ill just won heli-international straight line speed event vertical climb speed event BOB BABURA AVP MARYLAND Baltimore Area Soaring Society BASS unlimited soaring contest August 23rd 24th 30 contestants Sat 25 Sun altitude record being set Sun event held Walkersville Md yearly event Guy Dickes Pikesville Md broke 2 meter altitude record 3450 feet used thermal sniffer Onset Computer Corporations Data-Logger record altitude down loaded computer upon landing record now being processed Muncie glider used Mini Max Lots thermal activity day photo Guy Dickes after set new record 3450 feet DC RADIO CONTROL CLUB IMAA Bealton Fly-In hosted DCRC Club year superb ever weather perfect pilots great airplanes fabulous Friday over 50 pilots able make flights pilots far north New York far south North Carolina DCRC crew does fine job Fly-In has scheduled next Sept 10111213 1998 Dont miss info came DCRC Newsletter FRIENDLY HOBBY SHOP As closing note Virginia Beach area recently ran across good hobby shop called Debbies RC World found quite few things trying find long time Les Deb Modlin run shop keep up activity area located 2200 Commerce Parkway Virginia Beach Va Thats month Go take kid flying sign up new AMA Member Model Aviation 4 m I] F-I 1 LeI au 1 1 Associate Vice PresIdents Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 Wiihelmina Chihasz 2826 Arbor Place Knooville TN 37917 John G Cooper 4788 Cloister Cove Memphis TN 38118 James M Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr New Albeep MS 38652 Michael Gregory 305 Rockmoet Rd Greenville SC 28615 William T Haywood 4 Robin Circle Foley AL 36535 Karl Hensel 383 Briarwood 842 Meridian MS 39305 Loolse Izzo 286 Hantridge Way Wintersprings FL 32708 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornlne Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Chris Joiner 95 Lee Rd 238 Phenia City AL 36867 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Pueblo Pass Anniston AL 36206 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyrna GA 30082 Clifford Scholefield 4138 NW 33rd Place Galeessille FL 32606 Melvin Sires 781 Boardman Rd Aikee SC 29803 Frank Tiano 15300 Estancia Lane West Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Duzer 3604 N Riser Rd Gainesville GA 30506 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37385 Joseph Micalizzi HC 866 Boa 10397 Fajardo Puerto Rico 00738 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fields 183W Strickland Rd Inlerlachen FL 32148 Phone 904 684-2517 RC Contest Coordinator Kenneth glackmell 207W Sandoreek Rd Enterprise AL 36330 Phone 334 347-4721 need some micro-management few minutes YOUR micro-management micro supervision have tell what Several years ago minutes AMA Board Directors reported very condensed fashion after time lag individual votes Council Members shown Therefore faithfully reported accurately possible minutes page told voted issue Today AMA Hdqrs does very nice job printing Council minutes showing individual vote Im allowed take polls poll Just tell what Should continue re-print minutes Darrell Mims President Central Ala Sport flyers writes members club feel should report minutes AMA meetings anymore because now printed elsewhere magazine concentrate instead local Dist V news pictures can go either way Makes no difference What think Just yesterday finished Council meeting today Nov 10th deadline submission District Reports mag MOST meeting concerned itself budget minutes figures numbers could possibly report accuracy doublechecking Hdqrs Tell what do. Regarding monthly District news-reports Ed Hartley District has web page want copy visit web site URL http/wwwdatawldconilkcrc E-mail jemcneill@junocom Dont forget AMA has changed its dues structure Any young person 19 July 1 98 can now join AIVIA dollar Full coverage full everything except magazine mag would $12 like explosive bomb shells Read think can handle Dont frightened could you looking flying field . year mailed Shirley Malpass Dallas Georgia booklet Get Keep Flying Sites tape Partnerships explaining approach acquire flying field model airplane flying government officials club officers BCMA Bartow County Model Aviation club absorbed enclosed information went out street put info work Club President Bill Malpass reports video tape made hands County Commissioner other County dignitaries After 4 months persuasion convincing county officials have permitted club have field 5 year lease $1 year County officials became dedicated idea County can benefit allowing community reclaim land otherwise fit use snap club officers some County Officials L-R Bill Woods Club Safety Bill Malpass Pres Shirley Malpass Club Treas Gene Camp Bartow County Water Dept Admin Clarence Brown Bartow County Commissioner Denver Pool Club Sec Bruce Nebergall Club VP Heres snap Club Pres Bill awarding beautiful framed plaques County Water Dept Administrator Gene Camp L Bartow County Commissioner Clarence Brown R Ribbon-cutting ceremony remind everyone still have few booklets tapes left want both free pay postage order acquire flying field anything else constructive within club SOMEBODY some person has spark plug things going AMA Hdqrs cant cant YOU US Marine Corps Captain Trey Wilbourn now deceased has flying field named honor Huntsville RCRC club hosted its famous Fall Patten Championships recently Wilbourn Field snap memorial stone honor Capt Wilboum Huntsville once old Huntsvl airport Meet Mike Neville Bham RC Steve Wingard Bham pretty pit crew helper Sharman Corey Atlanta RC Club also held its 2nd Annual Senior Pattern Classic 3 weeks ago hosted entries above Club President CD Mike Jackson holding wife Rene Jackson happy husband wife team Mike told runway 300 50 paved really nice field Pattern same week-end drove Aiken South Carolina cover 11th Annual Fabulous Fall fly-In Aiken RC Soc ARCS AMA Assoc VP Mel Sires CDed affair Club Pres Bud Zobel told 60 contestants showed up want meet important people L-R DC Mel Sires background Carol Giordano Tony Giordano Allen Taylor Billy Moore grandson Kevin Garland & long-serving Assoc VP Richard Jackson Everyone field mentioned land owner PF Beck kindness consideration ARCS club allowing field use Clifford Scholefield prominent president Gainesville Flying Gators has accepted Associate VP position AMA uary 1998 163 Illinois / Indiana / Kentucky/ Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656-3224 Home 708 457-0565 Fax 708 457-2177 E-Mail Internet sysbauer@charliecnsiitedu Associate Vice Presidents Illinois Deb & Scott Justice 1565 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 Indiana Ron Baiiard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Busseii 5000W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421-31 08 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Boa 308 Bargin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Missouri Bob Underwood Eve 314 939-3394 Ken Booher 1016 North East Barnes Dr Lees Summit MO 64086 816 524-7307 Frequency Coordinator Cai Orr RR 1 Boa 123B Higginaville MO 64037 816 584-6284 Fax 816 584-6285 CHICAGO IL Club 864 Checkerboard RC Club Staged 5th Annual Carrier Fun Fly event brainchild CD Lee Ernest highlights Clubs fun-fly season Three tasks required carrier takeoff aerial combat finally carrier landing carrier USS Checkerboard painted field Styrofoam superstructure radar tower added Points awarded successful takeoff painted deck two minutes allowed try cut towed paper streamer again points carrier landing first three pictures order show J Rosencranz J Eggum J Petrzelka readying planes Picture four has winners L R H Naperkowski Tied 1st J Waits 3rd J E Walts 2nd J Rategan Tied 1st Notice battle-damaged carrier Pictures information G Parenti JACKSONVILLE IL Some up-and comtng Combat fliers ten- eleven-year-olds took part Doe Passen s Combat Funtest L R First place J Miller second place J Holt third place M Alston Future killmasters sky LOUISVILLE KY Club #895 Louisville RIC Club held two-day fun-fly home field turnout great 35 pilots 42 aircraft Some 700 spectators entertained flying candy drop children well parachute two never returned earth Captured UFOs Picture shows flightline two-day affair Next have D McDaniel Delta airlines 727 Looks like real crowd pleaser Heres candy drop plane pilot C Drake Hes still waiting parachute come down J Bayer aerobatic smoke P-S 1 have enough information pictures fill about half column After blank pages will appear Get club print People planes identifying information needed Model Aviation / Michigan / Minnesota / Wisconsin Don Bentfield Vice President 1440W Minnehaha St Paul MN 55104-1909 612 645-2984 612645-1223 FAX dbenffield@junocom dbentfield @worldnetattnet Dave Gish 5435 State Hwy 99 Wapello IA 52653 Bud Gorman PO 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 Lindatrom MN 55045 Mike Zingery 6496S 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 MI 48167 Ph 810486-4800 Its hard think January writing column know its coming travels interesting thing pointed out clubs throughout District isone heavily attended events during year Jan 1st New Years Freeze Fly whatever want call points out frustration level northern modeling community during winter months Sure its fun build awhile sure would fun just grab airplane head out field adding three layers clothing However have mall shows exhibits school stuff kids indoor flying swap meets auctions other things provide social aspects sport Its always amazing stories grow larger flying skills increase incidents especially youve forgotten about seem funnier ever before youre beginning wonder youll ever get everything done before spring quitting job now club elections over officers place challenge Dist Club officers set some club goals 98 Become Leader Club plan least different event help members improve flying skills plan Club Picnic Open House sponsors local community plan Funds-For-Charity event plan least school aviation activity kids can furnish Delta Darts want Remember sport has something nearly everyone clubs should provide easy way find uary 1998 165 Minneapolis MN Washburn High School teacher Jeff Kreis part 32- Molly Lein flight instructors student Aircraft Design class Eight teams Midland RIC Modelers Club Midland Ml building Gentle Lady Sophisticated said weather lousy Lady gliders Minnesota R/C Soaring youngsters never noticed Photo Society assisting project D Bergstrom Photo J Ladwig Students Midland Parkdale Hank Liliequist Don Patterson lend Elementary School check out full scale skills group North View Jr aircraft part aviation program High students fourth year sponsored Midland R/C Modelers program sponsored Club Photo D Bergstrom Minneapolis Model Aero Club Photo J Ladwig Six students Oak Grove Intermediate School Bloomington MN thirty students Webster Open School St Paul MN launch airplanes Minneapolis Metrodome dome big enough world competition limited strictly kids Photo J Ladwig Bob Dolly Wischer join flight line Milwaukee Area Radio Kontrol Society MARKS float fly Bob AMA Hall Fame member showed eighty years hasnt slowed down piloting skills MARKS club have sponsored float fly four years Bong Recreation Area Wisconsin its rated premier event Photo R Knetzger great group sixth graders Midland Parkdale Elementary School withSummer Will Return Cedar Rapids airplane built flew PhotoSkyhawks Annual Float Fly Hannen Lake D Bergstromnear Cedar Rapids IA Photo D Gish I] I-li 1 [e uII3 1 1 10] b i Arkansas Loursana New Mexico Oldahonra Texas George M Aldrich Vice President 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 AMA Line 210 650-4707 FAX answers 6th ring away E-mail noblur@junocom Associate Vice Presidents Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 817 662-5587 Sandy Frank 105 N Brazos St Weatherford TX 76086 817 599-7131 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 126-/2 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 Modeling has varied interests virtually impossible person keep up leading edge event type model fly An expert phase will quickly find have new learning curve getting involved another have seen rare individual can win world championship Wakefield now FIB short time competitive pylon racing Joe Foster once did talented Joe us keep pretty welt involved similar types world have today makes time precious commodity Ive spoken before about AMA has changed 90% competition orientation thats less 7% competition now appears some 50% membership really modelers flyers seems fast paced lives make time dear just dont have time build anymore Are members less important scratch builder bet less important have definite responsibility pass some heritage people though really new model aviation Lets take random example person has attracted flying R/C first thing told finds club initial instruction must join AMA No background just HAS join Human nature says will certain amount resentment tight away After 3 years Cat Birds Seat Ive come believe much anti-AMA feeling would avoided someone would take time explain just what AMA Number AMA US Next formed represent model aviation nation service individual local efforts idea pool funds group what individual could accomplish alone should made clear fact AIvIA alone responsible protected frequency radio system just purchased prime importance Finally new member should know AMA representative chosen pass time nation world non-profit provide protective insurance secondary just couple services offered Personally building models relaxing pressure relieving thing Ive ever done life An hour two evening doing some building can create marvelous state mind know us feel way too important remember newer members have probably never cut piece balsa will too busy try building some will never want have solid AMA need least make effort embrace newbies make feel belong Seldom ever hear someone wanting give praise another Recently Howell Gwin wrote about fellow member Beaumont Barustormers R/C Club seems Mr Leo Rick now 81 years young has exemplary example what means devoted modeler club member served secretary least 25 years greatest attribute always willing help need help advice tip AMA cap Mr Rick wish years such happiness thank profusely contribution modeling Enough soapbox stuff Ive got some information share will find important Tip Month fortunate have Bert Striegler District VIII Bert retired major oil company after holding high position years R&D experience Hes aero engineer boot long time modeler well ardent engine collector following message received him recently Methanol under conditions partial combustion produces formic acids rapidly attack iron forming iron formate looks like rust actually jewelers rouge JEWELERS ROUGE gina gave us beautifully polished cylinders test cars wore about 040-inch 10000 miles oils use usually prevent acid attack castor being whole lot better some synthetics Castor polar simply coats iron displaces everything else Most 4strokes recommend synthetics suffer bearing corrosion 2-strokes arent immune some after run oil easy to spread throughout engine 4bangers After run oil such Rislone Marvel Mystery air tool oil have spoken over years just ignore advice Knowing letting jewelers rouge GROW engines dont coat moving parts steel may make sense Iron components steel 166 Model Aviation 4De Hill Mr Help Anyone CDd Tulsa Glue Dobbers CL stunt meet Sept 2021 Rush Loy placed 2nd Beginner Event Keep up Rush youll catch pretty Krystal King 1st Matthew Murphee 3rd Tulsa Glue Dobbers stunt meet Most young flyers have active parents supporting What way curb drive shootings District VIII well represented AMA 97 Nats L-R B Mears 1st Mears 2nd both Lubbock P Cartier NJ 3rd Ray Krupa Mi 4th Roy Krupa Dallas 5th Mears family name Fast Combat Texas An outstanding A-b Wart Hog Ed Couch Ft Worth Tx beautiful ship reports flew good looked Broken Arrow Field Dreams Fan Fly Photos Marlin McGee rado Kansas / Nebraska / North Dakota South Dakota / Wyoming Russ Miller Vice President PO Boa 128 Soles ND 58570 Days 701 445-3332 Evenings 701 220-3190 Fan 701446-3323 rrniIIer339@aoIcom Associate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Tray Lapp 1618 Houston Dr Bismarck 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 571 03-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Blimp owned piloted Rich Kuenning member Lincoln Sky Nights Lincoln NE Thanks again Jason Luebe piloting full scale paraplane dropping candy small children crowd also thank hardworking Russ Ballou Jeremy Encinger Cook Shack Supervisor Kathy Machmuller organizing food service Gary Sandsted HiFlyers Secretary-Treasurer John Boord Srs eleven foot 1936 Buccaneer powered Saito 120 4 cycle News Nebraska Lincoln Sky Knights 1997 Giant Scale Fly books held July 12th 13th new 20 acre flying site went hitch Saturday very windy lot hangar went on Sunday greeted light south wind partly cloudy sky 21 registered pilots approximately 25 aircraft LSK member Terry Majewski treated us man full scale airshow full scale home built Boredom Fighter Bi plane Concessions best area Greg Meyer providing smoked chicken sausage Paul Wanda Cooper provided usual fully stocked concession stand thanks LSK members worked long hard get field ready members helped make event successful event dedicated memory longtime LSK IMAA member Don Neill Don passed away suddenly June master builder very good friend scratch built Giant scale 30s racers known far wide modeling community has lost very valuable member friend great time everyone See ya next year Craig Sparks Submitted Jack Sibert AVP District IX Nebraska HiFlyers Model Airplane Club Grand Island Nebraska 1997 OLD-TIMER FUNFLY September 7 1997 perfect day funfly especially old-timer funfly Very little central Nebraska wind allowed gentle aircraft cruise minimal effort Over 50 aircraft types present almost being flown 35 registered pilots billed Old Timer design event also encouraged pilots high wing trainers also participate non-competitive environment quick survey true old-timer designs present disclosed Old Reliable New Ruler 1941 Pacer 84-inch Powerhouse 84-inch Privateer Trenton Terror GA Birdwing Pacific Ace Pete N Pol Miss America 1937 Cumulus 84-inch 1936 Buccaneer eleven foot 1936 Buccaneer six 84 Flying Quakers Other interesting aircraft present included Waco Biplane two quarter scale WWI Fokker D-VJJs John Boord Sr unknowingly shows off new club T-shirt HiFlyers Grand Island Nebraska Logo February 1998 167 Rich Keunnings blimp Two colorful old-timers Lincoln Sky Nights new field located 134th Waverley Rd Waverley NE Associate vice Presidents U kI 11 [si U 14 Lo] 1 — Arizona / California / Hawaii / Nevada / Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone 602 708-0222 E-mail richh@primenetcom httpj/wwwama-1 Ocorn/ama Glenn Cafler Walnut Creek California 510 933-2086 Michael Harrington Kaneohe Hawaii 808 239-6682 Gary Hover Visalia California 209747-0287 Kal Jensen Reno Nevada 702 329-6430 John Krohn Whittier California 310 692-4177 Bob Reynolds Tucson Arizona 520 296-8183 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner Sacramento California 916 362-1962 See last months column additional AVPa Coordinators September 5 1997 101st Squadron Screaming Eagles AMA District X lost great friend fellow modeler Virgil Wilbur pictured above died age 70 just short 14th Annual Seebree Hayes CL contest directed years Virgil avid control line modeler president Los Angeles based Screaming Eagle club strong supporter youth charitable events such annual Marine Corps Toys Tots Below . group photo scale control line pilots taken Seebree Hayes contest October 12 Pictured few Virgils fellow modelers will miss him dearly 1997 AMA National Aeromodeling Exposition huge success due large part support provided City Alameda Mr Fred Framsted Parks & Recreation Department Mr Framsted instrumental arranging use expansive tarmac recently closed Alameda Naval Air Station site of Expo events Expo 98 drawing board look Alameda site center piece next years modeling extravaganza Expo 98 Approved November 8 Executive Council meeting District X proposed repeating AMA National Aeromodeling Exposition San Jose California area 1998 unanimous enthusiastic show support Executive Council approved Expo 98 established operating budget support event tentative dates Expo August22 through August 30 Labor Day falls September 7 placing Expo two weeks prior holiday Mark calendars now plan week great modeling fun see IMS PasadenaJanuary 89 & 10. AMA District X planning several educational meetings group discusssons during 1998 IMS Model Hobby Show Pasadena AMA will inviting clubs Intro Pilots attend special program development meeting District X plans District meeting special awards luncheon Stop AMA booth location scheduling information Till next time. Keepem safe Keepem flyn ing day Expo 97s Giant Scale Flyin saw estimated crowd 1500 spectators participants Held historic Naval Air Station Alameda northeast edge San Francisco Bay site breathtaking weather perfect. hospitality extended City Alameda absolutely phenomenal AMA District X extend deepest gratitude thanks City Alameda Parks Recreation staff Like modelers Jacob Yetter Mesa Arizona shares intense love model aviation Jacob uses specially designed transmitter fly EZ Sport 40 help AMA Intro Pilots Vic Westlund John Midgorden Arizona Model Aviators Jacob last seen making low inverted passes working perfecting aerobatic maneuvers 168 Model Aviation 4 Alaska / Idaho Montana Oregon Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 9721 3-0090 503 234-4439 EMAIL vpxi@pacifiercom Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 15618 NE 56th Way Redmond WA 98052 Al Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkinson 319 Yellowstone Billings MT 59101 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Reeves Lippincott 1201 Farrow Circle Anchorage AK 99504-2237 Mike Hazel 1073 Windemere Dr NW Salem OR 97304 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vickaburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Boa 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Snaer 781 Lillnoet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Jamie Metcalf recently turned 8 very enthusiastic young pilot Jamie flying third plane pictured fall hasnt wrecked yet just keeps improving flying skills moving up advanced aircraft According Bruce Hadella President Big Sky R/C Modelers Great Falls Montana Jamie inspiration other flyers doesnt just bore holes hot dog around sky flies flight makes works precision flight maneuvers goal compete pattern next year Jamies able coach Granddad former AVP Glen Mischke Bruce also wrote Big Sky club several successful meets year including Pattern Jet Fly-In Fun Flys along Open House working authorization funding get runway paved put cap recent site improvements Pat Johnson came clear Boise fly P-40 Riegel Inaugural AVP Mike Hazel sent following Fantastic describe response sentiments expressed participants Bill Riegel Model Park Inaugural Contest Salem Oregon August 23&24 event put Western Oregon Control Line Flyers celebrate development date field make other fliers region aware facility Over weekend contestants flew Aerobatics Racing Balloon Bust Combat Speed events schedule fairly relaxed allow entrants plenty time visit enjoy activities Some 27 modelers signed up fly whole bunch other modelers came out woodwork spectate check out new field Sunday during break action special ceremony award President Mark Wahlster told crowd flying field came existence primarily because vision work Salem City Councilman Bill Riegel Unfortunately Bill passed away shortly after field established Bills widow Ruth Riegel hand receive special commemorative gift WOLF presentation high point week-end club plans hold events facility 98 hope see Last month promised photos Moses Lake RIC Modelers activities Grant County Fair Ed Way supplied words photos Incidentally different touch used club year outstanding aircraft raffled off beautiful DC-3 2 YS-45s special exhaust headers Moses Lake RIC Club members left Ray Talnter Jim Tabor John Reich Casey McKay show public modelers make planes Casey McKay 1 Jim Tabor worked building board Video flight simulator get attention Ed Way 1 Jim Tabor clubs new framed AMA poster Casey McKay admires Grand Prize winning entry Super Sportster May family have wonderful year 1998 uary 1998 169 Jamie Metcalf plane
Edition: Model Aviation - 1998/02
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A Academy Model Aeronautics Auo 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 year Academy awards scholarships deserving high school seniors intend pursue higher education local state colleges universities awards provided budgeted amount general funds monies individual organization donations Basic awards Charles H Grant Scholarships Applicants screened ranked national test scores class ranking school community activities modeling activities other criteria Recipients must AMA members minimum three years prior applying enrolled accredited institution following school year Screening final selections committee Betty Stream Cliff Telford Ed McCollough Russ Miller Charlie Bauer Bob Underwood its recommendations presented AMA Executive Council approval Out 35 applicants five Charles H Grant scholarships totaling $25000 awarded Following brief biographical sketches winner Thomas Akers $6000 winner Thomas graduated Thousand Oaks High School Thousand Oaks California attending Cal Poly State University San Luis Obispo _____planning major aeronautical engineering high school studies included advance placement courses such areas physics economicslAmerican political systems English calculus schedule included program manufacturing technologies Thomas president Science Club Construction Club member International Club Academic Decathlon Team principal first chair French Horn player Conejo Youth Symphony addition high school band played alto sax Jazz Band also sang church choir active member local Boy Scout Explorer Post Thomas got apprenticeship through AMA club member lead opportunity specialize composite structure fabrication full-scale aircraft As result Thomas employed local design fabrication shop tasks included building display models flying prototypes new military commercial aircraft Thomass modeling began age 11 parents bought him Gentle Lady Sailplane taught fly joined Thousand Oaks Soaring Society TOSS constructing model club members used models instruct him flying Gentle Lady completed Thomas began entering local club contests won national local soaring awards ensuing years Recent modeling activities have led him design scratch-built sailplanes including creating molds fuselage cutting foam core wings Thomas said people Southern California find skills level feel comfortable having him build repair airplanes high point 1997 modeling experience accompanying United States F3B team Ankara Turkey serve two ground crew members World Championships Thomas said challenge modeling has helped him allowing relate physics mumbo jumbo real life applications could over again thing would change modeling career would start sooner Tabulated Certified Public Accounting firm Brady Ware Schoenfeld Inc results announced Wednesday November 26 1997 Copies complete tabulation can obtained contacting Mary Lou Vojslavek AMA Headquarters District II Vice President *WesDeCou1517 Joe Beshar875 Ray Juschkus361 Others69 District IV Vice President * Chuck Foreman751 Others12 District VI Vice President * Charlie Bauer1867 Jim Sears1400 Others77 District VIII Vice President Sandy Frank1305 Others85 District X Vice President * Rich Hanson1891 Others122 * incumbent February 1998 153 View HQ See Page 184 Michael Harrison Another $6000 winner Michael graduate Lakeside High School Hot Springs Arkansas pursuing pre dentistiy University Arkansas Michael ranked first graduating class gradepoint average supplemented advanced placement classes biology chemistry calculus-based physics class Beyond classroom Michael found much fill schedule Clubs included Spanish Future Business Leaders Youth Youth Math Beta Club Fellowship Christian Athletes also lettered basketball golf During four years Michael named Outstanding Student club academic activity Senior named National Honor Society Michael Eagle Scout Troop 2 Ounchita Area Council Hot Springs project supervising eight people determining flood level nine campgrounds central Arkansas area Scouts also resulted hours trail clean-up other projects As volunteer St Josephs Regional Health Center Michael worked infonnation desk assisted other ways Michael also earned rank Master Grand Knight being youth leader St Johns Catholic Youth Ministry faith very important said cany everywhere go Michael member Mid-America Hying Club Hot Springs ifi cannot remember time did fly model airplanes sald father started soon could hold transmitter has competitively flying Radio Control Aerobatics about four years first contest Houston TX earmarked discouraging experience However hard work concentration heeding fathers advice resulted trophy spite having compete against adults took much tmphy home contest Houston said Michael leamed does matter something seems begin outcome will whatever want want badly enough read somewhere life 10% what happens 90% react Zawistoski $5000 recipient Carl graduate Edgewood High School Ellettsville Indiana attending Rose Hulman Institute Technology Valedictorian high school graduating class Carl played percussion jazz concert marching bands lead individual awards participation special groups employment local musical functions During sophomore junior senior years lettered soccer involved German Club Academic Super Bowl Soccer Club Throughout Carls high school years independent study research scientific fields led awards USAF US Navy NASA RCA science departments Purdue Evansville Yale 1995 Carl received scholarship attended National Science Foundation Exploration Careers Science Indiana University worked Dr Michael Hosek researching performing experiments etching titanium tips tunneling electron microscope activities awards prompted designing building 34meter wind tunnel used experiments such measuring lift-to-drag ratio changing angle incidence canard wing observing airflow over sailboat mast different vortex generators Carl has working part-time two years High Energy Physics Department Indiana University CERN/ATLAS Particle Detector Project under Drs Harold Ogren David Rust Carls modeling activity began age six plastic airplanes experimental prowess led him using spare kit parts design new modelsbalsa gliders mbber-powered Free Flight models special emphasis canards Now flying Radio Control sailplanes occupies modeling interests basic idea creating engineering own thoughts working gizmos has always intrigued said First paper airplanes reached new levels learning moving complicated forms models drive discovering new information through process engineering keeps rebuilding paper airplanes Ronald Alexander Burns Alex $4000 recipient Alex graduated Austin High School Decatur Alabama advanced diploma attending University Alabama majoring engineering Alex pursued college prep program included variety advanced placement honors courses science-related areas math English Computer programming studies also played important role helped schools team garner first place Freed Hardeman University High School Programming competition Alex received variety awards including National Honor Society VFW Voice Democracy Winner Mu Alpha Theta math honor society American Legion award high school activities included band newspaper varsity soccer Chemistry Club French Club As newspaper editor used computer skills help create layout method publicationrather sending professional printerresulting considerable savings school soccer clinic coach Boys Girls Club office assistant Adult Community Education program also served information desk Parkway Hospital Morgan County Volunteer Bureau St Anns church youth group claimed portion time did math science tutoring Alexs modeling career started age nine learned fly Sig Kadet Senior uncle built dad leamed him Since other models have built flown tendency toward military aircraft have really enjoyed warbirds seem real showstoppers club flying field said Alex F4U quarterly project winner club Decatur Model Airplane Club About four years ago began racing club version Quickie-500 model called Club 20 racer powered 20-sized engine Two years ago season point champion also Q-500 judge pylon 2 building Global Raven powered Saito 90 note committee upon notification scholarship Alex wrote Thank generous scholarship toward education never imagined that time spent basement would ever amount anything airplanes fun Jake $4000 winner Jake graduated McNary High School Keizer Oregon pursuing mechanical engineering degree Whitworth College Spokane Washington hopes someday design full-scale aircraft preparation engineering Jake focused variety subjects math science drafting number courses advanced placement lettered swimming four years high school state champion 50-yard freestyle member track team four years receiving varsity letter year During senior year state meet finalist 110-yard high hurdles 300-yard intermediate hurdles During summer 1997 participated 154 Model Aviation k meet Shanghai China Junior National Swim meet Clovis California active member church youth group involved road clean-up soup kitchens Jakes modeling career began age eight received inexpensive Control Line model rapidly developed interest quickly hooked model airplanes said course enjoying activity took notice group called Keizer RC Association Through help instructor learned fly purchased Super Sportster 40 kit building flying model took notice something called Free Flight said new grabbed interest very quickly Through contact Ed Whitten regarding some plans Jake contacted Andrew Tagliafico concerning indoor activity area Through Andys help Willamette Modelers club Jake began entering local indoor meets Jakes early indoor efforts progressed PAl Federation Aeronautique Intemationale level building flying FiD models competed World Championships United States first-ever Junior competitor won title Junior World Champion two-flight total 7201 minutes just recently finished first variable pitch propeller Im anxious test look out Steve Brown Caesar Banks said Scholarships awarded addition Charles H Grant awards Criteria based factors specified contributors names awards made following details awards recipients Hutchinson Scholarship Presented applicant exemplifies outstanding achievement Free Flight Jake Palmer awarded $1000 Weak Signals year Weak Signals RC Club conducts special raffle during exposition Toledo proceeds donations awarded club top Grant scholarship recipient year $4000 donation equally distributed between Thomas Akers Michael Harrison Sig Scholaiship Monies based financial need modeling activity Matthew ted Sig Manufacturing Company $2500 award given Matthew Arunski Manchester Missouri graduated honors Patkway South High School Manchester attending University Kansas Architectural Engineering Program addition excellent academic record Matthew participated football wrestling four-year tennis team member member schools award-winning debate team proud serving Peer Teacher working seventh graders about importance selfesteem individuality represented school Boys State elected State Representative position Matthew also volunteered St Josephs Hospital information desk Working school active development Habitat Humanity effort forming core group students build houses during summer less fortunate Matthew devoted time Circle Concern local organization helps families need maintenance worker City Manchester Parks Recreation Department Matthew has active AMA member since 1990 modeling career began age five first flew 1hA Control Line models first competition experience Balloon Burst sponsored Lafayette Esquadrille Club St Louis area third-place win along fathers interest Combat stimulated him design compete Combat 1993 age 14 placed second Slow Combat first Combat AMA Nationals Lawrenceville Illinois Since has opportunities reveal prowess competitive skills am excited continue utilize skills conceptualization design college have fostered through years model design construction said Matthew AMA did just allow opportunity fly models helped develop skills will continue use Academy offers heartfelt congratulations scholarship winners wishes success future endeavors aeromodeling experiences profound thank individuals organizations generous donations made scholarships possible uary 1998 155 Executive Council Meeting Highlights Motions made November 8-9 1997 Executive Council Meeting ig Minu notions sh official untd Vice Presiden MOTION C Bauer VI moved G Aldrich VIII seconded accept single candidate statement two publications Motion passed unanimously MOTION II C Bauer VI moved W De Cou II seconded approve 1998 Nats have 5A status dates being Indoor May 27-31 Johnson City TN Outdoor July 10-August 4 Muncie IN Motion passed unanimously MOTION III E McCollough XI moved C Bauer -~VI seconded accept 1998 Operating Budget Motion passed unanimously MOTION IV B Brown III moved C Bauer VI seconded sum $125000 added proposed budget advertising/marketing research line 7009080 marketing/public relations Motion passed unanimously MOTION V B Brown III moved R Miller IX seconded amend budget increase line 6000100 $4321884 Motion passed unanimously ED note Line #6000 100 refers income Open Full memberships MOTION VI E McCollough XI moved W De Cou II seconded amend budget increase line 7105450 $4500 Motion passed unanimously ED note Line #7105450 refers AMA budget item Homecoming/Grand Event MOTION VII E McCollough XI moved W De Cou ~II seconded amend budget increase line 7009060 $8000 Celebration Pioneers Motion passed unanimously ED note Line #7009060 refers AMA budget item special events MOTION VIII E McCollough XI moved W De Cou II seconded amend budget increase line 6005600 $195000 Motion passed unanimously ED note Line #6005600 refers income AMA expects receive Supply/Souvenir sales MOTION IX B McCollough XI moved C Bauer VI seconded adjust amount allocated FAI competitors projected actual FAI approved amount Motion passed unanimously 4 MOTION X E McCollough XI moved B Brown III seconded accept Capital Budget Motion passed unanimously MOTION XI J McNeill V moved D Bentfield VII seconded rescind Motion V July 1997 council meeting motion adopt 2nd page Publications Committees General Policies Model Aviation columns July 22 1995 Executive Council minutes Appendix V Motion failed 5 yes IV V VIII NAA 8 no II III VI VII IX X XI EVP ON XII R Miller IX moved B Brown III seconded have $3000 added District V budget balance 1997 Motion passed 11 yes II III IV VI VII IX X XI EVP NAA 1 no VIII 1 abstain V MOTION XIII R Miller IX moved W De Cou II seconded Executive Director having met requirements position will receive bonus stated contract Motion passed 12 yes II III IV V VI VII VIII IX X XI EVP NAA representative out room time vote Executive Council members present Sunday meeting MOTION XIV C Foreman IV moved D Holland EVP seconded funds received sale Reston VA Property along future payments mortgage placed special interest bearing account until such time funds released construction AMA headquarters building AMA property Muncie Indiana See Motion XVI Motion tabled MOTION XV D Holland EVP moved E llough seconded MOTION XIV tabled Motion passed 7 yes II III VI XI EVP NAA 5 no IV V VIII X 1 absent IX MOTION XVI C Foreman IV moved D Holland EVP seconded funds received sale Reston VA Property placed restricted fund purpose AMA HQ building facility Motion passed12 yes II III IV V VI VII VIII X XI EVP NAA MOTION XVII R Hanson X moved W De Cou II seconded AMA National Aeromodeling Exposition held again 1998 area San Jose California $10000 operating fund established Motion passed 10 yes II III IV V VI VII VIII X XI NAA MOTION XVIII R Hanson X moved B Brown III seconded AMA Executive Council approve dollar dollar matching fund grant 1997 Flying Site Assistance Fund up maximum $10000 distributed Pomona Valley Model Airplane club upon adequate demonstration expended matching funds toward development site Motion passed 10 yes II III IV V VI VII VIII X XI NAA 156 Model Aviation l erly 1 LEG AMAs HistoryPast Present Future John Worth HISTORY IN THE MAKING Typically history thought recording what has already happened Yet making history continuous ongoing activityhistory being made happens Furthermore possible make some history happen according plan Thats what happens events such Nationals scheduled advance schedulethe AMA Contest Calendar examplewe know what expect expect expect have fair idea likely participate knew therefore scheduled 1996 Celebration Eagles Muncie would big event famous modelers attending obvious advance would major historical occasion unknown big successful event would Now can look back appreciate bigger successful expected so-called once lifetime experience now based popular response 1996 event plus some new favorable factors can expect experience will repeated 1998 Already dubbed Year Pioneer 1998 has scheduled what being called Celebration Eagles II So now looking forward another once lifetime event big difference between 1996 1998 events good possibility number Hall Famers able attend 1996 may present 1998 Among Bill Winter Frank Zaic Ben Shereshaw Mike Granieri Hurst Bowers Walt Good Bob Holland Hewitt Phillips etc same time first Eagles event have said would come another scheduled So appears Eagles II could memorable 1996 event opened AMA NATS schedule year similar manner perhaps historical significance 1998 event will serve kickoff annual SAM Society Antique Modelers Championships practically guaranteeing number famous modelers attendance will greaterthe nature SAM organization members oldtimers active contest fliers 50 years ago perspective once again responsible establishment AMA mid-thirties will gathering Muncie Thus again will historical reunion already part AMA s history event intended old-timers important AMA members ages participatethe mixture will add flavor what AMA today Young old sharing fun fellowship aeromodeling Keep mind come event relatively new members AMA will part what will looked upon future another great past historical events lives sure among part segment AMAs history start scheduling now Plan arrive Muncie Friday afternoon September 11 1998 attend welcoming party night AMA Museum following Saturday night 12th plan beat Pioneers Banquet some very special presentations will made honor certaln heroes history Next plan start contest flying SAM Champs begins Sept 13th continues through 18th havent SAM Champs will enjoy spectrum competition events hall back beginnings AMA some modern twists make flying incredible show factor makes simply repeat old-time contests Back beginnings everyones engines ran well nor did fliers know tricks obtaining outstanding performance Today however based past years flying learning applying experiences performance level uniformly high Often bad luck shoulda known better mistakes separates winners losers Compared old days big difference seldom lot cranldng cussing trying get engines run techniques have perfected including knowing pick good air just much wind rubber motors torque meters back get reliable dethermalizer action again history interesting models basically what years ago theyre supposed lot has leamed about make fly right good bad weather Models now being flown well often thought dogs inconsistent competence level generally much higher average antiquer today could apply present knowledge days old would probably have champion back Regardless hes having fun now before shows spirit pervades SAM champs 1998 offers prime time part Meanwhile campaign recognize Pioneers special emphasis will 70 years age 1998 continuing goal induct deserving honor AMA Hall Fame being restricted five six typically inducted year reality under current selection process potential Hall Famers will live long enough enjoy celebrity status could entitled idea diminish status already Hall Fame suddenly adding bunch Rather aim get deserve honor still around Posthumous induction Hall Fame satisfactory situation cant avoided can avoided general sentiment seems Get Done sidelight already Hall Fame generally dont seem find matter urgencytheyre already too bad about Yet will readily admit process often matter luck candidates given year can make world difference voting significant fact less 100 people Hall Fame date AMA having existence 61 years thats average less two people inducted per year current membership base about 150000 members percentage inductees looks skimpier Should satisfied say having few people Hall Fame recognition good situation intent exploration situation constructive assumption majority members agree situation could improved Toward end would appreciated reading would advise AMA district Vice-Presidents feeling issue Whether get people Hall Fame sooner might happen via present selection process think its important have contributed progress aeromodeling receive appropriate recognition ongoing effort solicitation biographies such people accumulation file ready access membership interested knowing about biographies being gathered AMA Historian Norm Rosenstock will provide basis future publicity honors possible awards addition writing AMA history about stood out above rank file Its part knowing came guide us going uary 1998 157 C4NI WTJ XU m Doug Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 757-7454 make special trip see museum headquarters flying site Having flying site same place have headquarters has allowed us convert Nats losing proposition positive cash flow situation done past year statement operations Nationals produced below will shortly complete year financial statements will become available will give some tentative numbers soon available final numbers will have wait until auditors complete work time will begin furnish copies balance sheet income expense statement other items interest Executive Council meeting will held Saturday Sunday November 8-9 1997 column has Monday November 10 deadline leaves problem what write hope able present summary form some proposed receipts expenditures year 1998 though Budget Committee has worked proposed budget department heads Executive Director others have input often items Executive Council wants add various reasons considerations budget items Like everything else have something give up something big compromise event get budget finalized am going give parts will wait until completed will talk about some other items instead budget passed contained changes exact totals ready today other matters travels concern hear whether AMA intends get business land ownership Since have flying site Muncie lot people have assumed going spread out buy similar sites everywhere some talk about trying have district flying sites something within present intent capability AMA own land manage have constant lawsuits loss land improvements vandalism etc would require constant monitoring have money organization intent present time Muncie property used great deal frequency during flying season expos special events such Celebration Eagles coming year will homecoming another Grand Event hobby industry relationship between AMA hobby industry important both groupsto continue development good products increase number people building airplanes Nationals some international meets local district meets special interest groups fly Muncie site have never Muncie really would worth time go whether attend Nats just ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONPOTICS Nationals October 31 1997 Nats Incume Mechanics Fees Entry Fees Late tntry Fees Outdoor FF Entry Fees Indoor FF totry Fees teent Fees Late Event Fees Dorm Fees Trophy Spoosorships Nato Booth Space Concessions Hobby Shop Sales Less Cost Items Sold Soaseoir Sales Less Cost Items Sold Miscellaneous Total Rats Income Rats tepense Rats Planoing Meetings Equipment Rental & Repairs Officials Trasel Officials Lodgong Officials Hats Shirts etc Staff Trasel & Lodging Cars Trucks Trailers Miscellaneous Supplies & Freight Trophies Telephonen Officials Parties Aeards Rats Pt Posters Signs Forms losurance & Other Eapeose Site Rental Contest Supplies Indoor Free Flight Outdoor Free Flight Total Rats Cost MATS EI INCCW OR COST SHH HO tee tee eu tee 28 78t 12 327586 1118663 6599 79 39 698 19 228557 see ee 347e IC 1787 He 35 158 Model Aviation BC @ ee 3286312 tee 1 OH 75 3e HO 16148 624 458684 eee 6 e64 47 128 ee 48655 385 19 11547 le 7483 6743 e ee 343686 393198 5 eu ee 32397 Hee e ee 35 521 H9 4169 le mi F-li 1 [ UE1 1 ie] 1 Connecticut Maine Massachusetts New Hampshire / Rhode Island/Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 -1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 AlIen Road Billerica MA 01821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-31 46 MC McGuftin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 03106-1077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1866 STATE OF MAINE SCALE SHOOT OUT event has held past five years seems get better year addition two days scale flying Bar-B-Que Saturday night worth attending its own merits contests just happen usually through efforts several clubs members cases some people seem much work co ordinating efforts other people contest Ray Robin LaBonte seem spark plugs Also Robins family did much work food stand Bar B-Que Also Bill Reeve Dave Skillings contributed greatly What heck lot people involved great jobthanks great week-end have numerous pictures sent Peter Flanigan Mac McGuffin some own too column next month plan show some pictures Pittsfield Mall show month after use some Maine Lets see what happens plans Listed pilots event order placing rest column will contaln some pictures have FUN SCALE SPORTSMAN 1 Carl JacksonSuper Chipmunk 2 Carl PetersonPiperJ-3 3 Jeff CampbellExtra 300 4 Keith MeyB-17 5 James GleasonTA-152 6 Linwood WhittenLaser 200 7 Harry NewmanAeronca 7AC 8 Mark DuvalBT-13 9 Al LavigneSuper Chipmunk 10 Ara DedakianBrewster Buffalo 11 Roland WoodworthWaco 12 William CroneFly Baby Bi-Plane FUN SCALE EXPERT 1 Tom Kosewski 2 Eric Guilmet 3 Peter Flanigan 4 John Chevalier 5 Jim Baker 6 Dave Skillings 7 Jack Buckley 8 Jack Owens 9 Bill Reeve 10 Ken Owens 11 Brenalley 12 Ron Gagner Sopwith Pup Spacewalker Sukhoi Decathlon Extra 230 Spacewalker Pitts Extra 300L T-28 Extra 300 Cessna 182 AT-6 SPORT SCALE SPORTSMAN 1 John WoodSpacewalker 2 Gus DeltwasStinson L-5 3 Mitch BuckleyExtra 300L 4 James GleasonP-40K 5 James SemomanPT-19 6 Jeff CampbellL-21 Super Cub 7 Keith MeyPiper J-3 8 Ara DedakianAeronca 7AC SPORT SCALE EXPERT 1 Charlie Nelson 2 Robert Pickney 3 Ed Estabrook 4 John Chevalier 5 Tom Kosewski 6 Lloyd Roberts 7 Roy Vallincourt 8 Bill Killiam 9 Ron Gagner 10 Jim Plucinski 11 Lindsey Smith 12 Richard Carlson 13 Bill Curliss 14 Bill Steffes 15 Jack Buckley TEAM SCALE 1 Steffes/Kohler 2 Mitchell/Guilmet 3 Thayer/Kill 4 SawyerlEstabrook 5 Nelson Labonte Waco VKS7F Piper NE- 1 P-47 Ryan STA Fokker D-VII Fly Baby Stinson L-5 Fokker D-VII Morrisey Bravo Fokker DR-i Decathlon Douglas Dauntless Waco YMF-5 AT-6 Facetmobile Hellcat Clip Wing J-3 Fly Baby Bipe P-40 Spacewalker II model retracts bomb drop weighed 115 pounds flew very well sound did seem scale February 1998 159 Bill Reeve T-28 Pica kit weighs 7 pounds powered OS 61 Retracts flaps Lloyd Roberts Fly Baby believe modeled after full size aircraft once owned Lloyd What could appropriate German dog under German airplane dog followed owner constantly two days am surprised needed nap Unfortunately know owners name Part pit area some airplanes flown during two days Keith Mey Stormville NY B-17 powered 4-05 electric motors Eric Guilmet flying Bill Mitchell observes judges put lot time sun time F i 1 [s ElM 1 1 is] 1 — 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 decou @ gramercyioacom Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightstown NJ 08020-4501 Roy Brown USAF AFCENT CMR 460 BOX SSS APO AC 09703 Ray Juschkus 09 Livrngstorr Street St James NY 1 178e James M Lewis PO St Ogderrbcrg NY 13669-0061 Dave Mathewson Sex 613 Comics NY 13531 Bill Miller PO Boo 335 Prioceton Jonctien NJ 08550 Tom Murray 31 voerhees Once Boskirrg Ridge NJ 07920 Marlene Nlkodem 407 Willow Street Lockyot NY 14094 Bitt Poytlrress 2 Hemlock CooS Seogejes NY 12477 Adam Suttler4t Perry Aveoce Latham NY 12110-2433 Terry Terrenoire tOt Srrritlrtield Or. Cedicolt NY 13760-4329 Frequency Coordinator Lon Suatar 53 AirpoS Oscego Coonty Airyod Foltorr NY 13069 315 599-6093 THE STATE OF THE DISTRICT Ive just returned home last Executive Council meeting current term Vice President results 1997 election wont known another few weeks could last column pen . least awhile Im going take opportunity give thoughts state district made some commitments prior special election Ill give view progress Ive made toward fulfilling opinions differ expect hear experience thus far tells reluctant let know feelings mail over past year has ranged simple questions pleas help thanks jobs well done Ive seen well-reasoned paragraphs explaining viewpoints different own . Ive swayed Ive seen vituperative diatribes akin exhibitionistic orgy young boy piece chalk outhouse wall missives have swayed too have will continue value comments criticisms suggestions Field acquisition retention efforts promised delivered havent won battle havent lost either Indeed some efforts have taken longer term office still going Galeville effort might result saving particular site will think have positive impact such efforts future Don Ross Aram Schlosberg Bob Langelius Jean Pailet name few have tireless efforts behalf would like save Galeville hours dollars have put effort numbers hundreds another site-related case able obtain funds help club finish runway project abandoned contractor ultimate completion project substantial positive impact club membership gave club grand opportunity involve local politicians photo op . almost always good idea Before read column will have started put place system district committees national coordinating body primary purpose will provide advice counsel manner field acquisition retention efforts across country Its overdue its plate Membership stimulation another key plank campaign platform last year early 90s hired marketing firm help promote AMA membership results very positive Indeed during years experienced highest membership numbers history decision made eliminate marketing effort membership began decline doing today recent dues increase can attributed large measure wholly membership decline have appointed chairman membership committee Executive Council has indicated its total support revitalized marketing effort way fixing membership problem research marketing professionals Look near term reports results effort personal opinion particular effort very foundation long-term viability organization dont wait reports Get out sign up member two own Communication key progress respects Weve done lot district enhance ability share opinions Weve always able telephone other mail used cheap Now e-mail Internet theres virtually no reason cant communicate real-time basis costeffective manner have seen District II web page yet AVP Dave Mathewson accepted Create Page challenge has done superb job Visit us http /www amadistrictiiorg page interesting forum club display its accomplishments upcoming events newsletters . whatever Get webmaster Dave give him suggestions what youd like see web page Some vital links communications chain AVPS Check column header whenever chance meet fine folks remember thank hours dedicated service district hobby write articles take pictures help solve problems fly less would like because time spent behalf get paid nothing satisfaction personal thanks efforts during past year District okay shape Im convinced can great shape Continued efforts scope magnitude weve started continued support dedicated modelers will make happen engine Without good engine doesnt make difference whos drivers seat . Model Aviation ciate Vice PresIdents EC Meeting Minutes Available complete copy approved minutes quarterly Executive Council meeting available AMA member request copy most-recently approved minutes will provided no charge Council meets quarterly minutes given meeting approved following meeting Additional copies minutes other meetings $5 shipping handling charge Requests may submitted AMA Administration telephone via fax writing Minutes recent Council meeting will also posted AMA bulletin board Aeromodeler s Airway telephone requests dial 765 287-1256 extension 201 210 fax requests use 765 741-0057 $10 minimum credit card orders Ohio / Pennsylvania / West Virginia Bob Brown Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 Assaniate Vise Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Goad Celamban OH 43229-2008 614 891-1643 David H Ellis 5261 DeWiS Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 304 776-ides Nelsan Gould 1944 Idaho Street Alleotowo PA 18103-8519 610 797-6597 Jabs Hatheway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 412 925-3266 Dasald Klnpp 637 Hamilton Goad Trappe PA 19426-2256 610 409-0129 Frank NaIl 4573 Lamme Road Dayton OH 45449 513 435-9232 Machew Tarawnkl 524 Jefieroon Street Ponsnille PA 17901 717 622-0435 Jaseph 5 Vistay 1361 Cranbrook Orion PO Soo 651 Moamee OH 43037-3062 Frequesny Cuordinatar Jahn Cattle 1012 Wyoming Anyone Potty Fort PA 16704 Phone 717 267-6970 WILKES BARRE-SCRANTON AIR SHOW Wilkes Bane-Scranton Air Show joint effort between Tuscarora R/C Club Wyoming Valley Flyers interaction between Air Force Thunderbirds modelers highlight show Amanda Macuch dad Rich invited Thunderbirds try RIC flying Major Mark Arlinghaus opposing solo pilot accepted invitation proceeded make picture perfect flight first remark Wow sensitive planerr Amanda Macuch Gil Waltersr Thunderbirdrs Major Arlingbaus fly F-14 Major Arlinghaus thanks Gil Walters John Rynkiewicz hospitality KRC ELECTRIC FLY Keystone RIC Clubs 18th Annual Electric Fly bigger better ever According CD John Hickey 230 registered pilots 27 states Canada Great Britain Australia 430 airplanes flight line display area Dave Baron owns beautiful B-17 John Hickey CD KRC Electric Fly flight line KRC Electric Fly very active VALLEY RIC CLUB Forty two entrants Northeast participated 25th Annual Fun Fly contest Sayre Pennsylvania Flying started pizza party Friday evening continued through Sunday winners received Baron engraved crystal bowls Jennings Plaques merchandise awards catered picnic Saturday evening enjoyed over 70 entrants club members families evenings events concluded big bang Rocky Rachau CD Dan Luchaco insisted contest enjoyment JACKSON RIC ACES Kyle Lewis great newsletter editor Jackson RIC Aces Jackson Ohio provided following picture clubrs banner Telemaster tow plane would appreciate knowledge banner towing construction call Kyle 614 286-6004 Incidentally Kyle sixteen years old has newsletter editor 2 P2 years AMA member 6 years Keep up excellent work banner February 1998 161 Wyoming Valley Modelers airshow Participants Valley R/C Fun Fly I1 11 LS ELU 1 t m Delaware / District Columbia / Maryland fNortli Carolina / Virginia Chuck Foreman Vice President 412 Pine Cone Ct Kill Devil Hill NC 27948 Phone 919 441-5855 Fax 919 441-6554 cforeman @rnodelaircraftorg Associate Vice Presidents George Abbott 8712 Westlake Ct Raleigh NC 27613 Phone 919 848-6719 Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144-1130 Phone 410 969-9356 Douglas Barry 5300 Olde Millbrooke Dr Glen Allen VA 23060 Phone 804 270-5039 Allen Eklund 8415 Maeve Ct Clemmons NC 27012 Phone 910 766-1231 Bob Champine 205 Tipton 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 Waynasboro VA 22980-3346 Phone 540 943-1684 Bliss Teague 625 5th Avenue SW Hickory North Carolina 28602 Phone 704 324-2164 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 910 488-5986 FLYING TIGERS R/C CLUB months column starts off letter Barrett Powell Hying Tigers RIC Club Morrisville NC Dear Chuck Hying Tigers RIC Club based Jordan Lake Pittsboro NC held its first what expected annual fly-in charity year charity MakeA-Wish Foundation eastern North Carolina Make-A-Wish Foundation internationally known organization sole purpose grant favorite wishes children under 18 have terminal illness life threatening medical conditions founded 1980 US now have 84 chapters US Make-A-Wish has chapters 15 other countries Hying Tigers chose Make-A-Wish Foundation because work kids also enjoy working youth expression kids face both young old see model aircraft lift off ground fly worth untold fortunes lands safely strive smiles go ear ear youth country continuing force behind expansion hobby encourage way can fund raising started 900 am Sunday October 5th attended over 46 pilots registered fly pilots brought 85 different aircraft ranging size 22-inch span up 42% scale 100-inch plus aircraft trainers scale fun-fly pattern gliders helicopters ducted fan jets meet numerous spectators came watch including several boaters Jordan Lake As first time event very happy both attendance flying Everybody good time everybody got fly Prizes donated Hobby Masters Raleigh NC Tower Hobbies Sig Manufacturing sincere thanks appreciation goes participated made premiere event successful photo left right District IV AVP George Abbott Club President Doug Kelly Member Parks Alexander Club VP Tom Evans photo group shot some pilots planes stretching length runway DISTRICT IV HELICOPTER CONTEST BOARD MEMBER District IV now has new helicopter contest board representative Marshall McClung has replaced Bob Harris has moved out District IV Marshall can reached 2722 Fawn Road SW Roanoke VA 24015 Marshall will represent Dist IV AMA helicopter contest board Below photo sent Marshall showing some Virginia crowd IRCHA helicopter internationals held R/C Aviation Country Club Hebron Ohio during August 7th thru 10th Left right Pres Edmunds Marshall McClung Richard Rakes Jim Pruitt Pete Gregores Ben Minor Noah Jesse James Lowery Kneeling best OFB Bruce Bennett Dist Ill just won heli-international straight line speed event vertical climb speed event BOB BABURA AVP MARYLAND Baltimore Area Soaring Society BASS unlimited soaring contest August 23rd 24th 30 contestants Sat 25 Sun altitude record being set Sun event held Walkersville Md yearly event Guy Dickes Pikesville Md broke 2 meter altitude record 3450 feet used thermal sniffer Onset Computer Corporations Data-Logger record altitude down loaded computer upon landing record now being processed Muncie glider used Mini Max Lots thermal activity day photo Guy Dickes after set new record 3450 feet DC RADIO CONTROL CLUB IMAA Bealton Fly-In hosted DCRC Club year superb ever weather perfect pilots great airplanes fabulous Friday over 50 pilots able make flights pilots far north New York far south North Carolina DCRC crew does fine job Fly-In has scheduled next Sept 10111213 1998 Dont miss info came DCRC Newsletter FRIENDLY HOBBY SHOP As closing note Virginia Beach area recently ran across good hobby shop called Debbies RC World found quite few things trying find long time Les Deb Modlin run shop keep up activity area located 2200 Commerce Parkway Virginia Beach Va Thats month Go take kid flying sign up new AMA Member Model Aviation 4 m I] F-I 1 LeI au 1 1 Associate Vice PresIdents Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 Wiihelmina Chihasz 2826 Arbor Place Knooville TN 37917 John G Cooper 4788 Cloister Cove Memphis TN 38118 James M Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr New Albeep MS 38652 Michael Gregory 305 Rockmoet Rd Greenville SC 28615 William T Haywood 4 Robin Circle Foley AL 36535 Karl Hensel 383 Briarwood 842 Meridian MS 39305 Loolse Izzo 286 Hantridge Way Wintersprings FL 32708 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornlne Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Chris Joiner 95 Lee Rd 238 Phenia City AL 36867 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Pueblo Pass Anniston AL 36206 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyrna GA 30082 Clifford Scholefield 4138 NW 33rd Place Galeessille FL 32606 Melvin Sires 781 Boardman Rd Aikee SC 29803 Frank Tiano 15300 Estancia Lane West Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Duzer 3604 N Riser Rd Gainesville GA 30506 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37385 Joseph Micalizzi HC 866 Boa 10397 Fajardo Puerto Rico 00738 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fields 183W Strickland Rd Inlerlachen FL 32148 Phone 904 684-2517 RC Contest Coordinator Kenneth glackmell 207W Sandoreek Rd Enterprise AL 36330 Phone 334 347-4721 need some micro-management few minutes YOUR micro-management micro supervision have tell what Several years ago minutes AMA Board Directors reported very condensed fashion after time lag individual votes Council Members shown Therefore faithfully reported accurately possible minutes page told voted issue Today AMA Hdqrs does very nice job printing Council minutes showing individual vote Im allowed take polls poll Just tell what Should continue re-print minutes Darrell Mims President Central Ala Sport flyers writes members club feel should report minutes AMA meetings anymore because now printed elsewhere magazine concentrate instead local Dist V news pictures can go either way Makes no difference What think Just yesterday finished Council meeting today Nov 10th deadline submission District Reports mag MOST meeting concerned itself budget minutes figures numbers could possibly report accuracy doublechecking Hdqrs Tell what do. Regarding monthly District news-reports Ed Hartley District has web page want copy visit web site URL http/wwwdatawldconilkcrc E-mail jemcneill@junocom Dont forget AMA has changed its dues structure Any young person 19 July 1 98 can now join AIVIA dollar Full coverage full everything except magazine mag would $12 like explosive bomb shells Read think can handle Dont frightened could you looking flying field . year mailed Shirley Malpass Dallas Georgia booklet Get Keep Flying Sites tape Partnerships explaining approach acquire flying field model airplane flying government officials club officers BCMA Bartow County Model Aviation club absorbed enclosed information went out street put info work Club President Bill Malpass reports video tape made hands County Commissioner other County dignitaries After 4 months persuasion convincing county officials have permitted club have field 5 year lease $1 year County officials became dedicated idea County can benefit allowing community reclaim land otherwise fit use snap club officers some County Officials L-R Bill Woods Club Safety Bill Malpass Pres Shirley Malpass Club Treas Gene Camp Bartow County Water Dept Admin Clarence Brown Bartow County Commissioner Denver Pool Club Sec Bruce Nebergall Club VP Heres snap Club Pres Bill awarding beautiful framed plaques County Water Dept Administrator Gene Camp L Bartow County Commissioner Clarence Brown R Ribbon-cutting ceremony remind everyone still have few booklets tapes left want both free pay postage order acquire flying field anything else constructive within club SOMEBODY some person has spark plug things going AMA Hdqrs cant cant YOU US Marine Corps Captain Trey Wilbourn now deceased has flying field named honor Huntsville RCRC club hosted its famous Fall Patten Championships recently Wilbourn Field snap memorial stone honor Capt Wilboum Huntsville once old Huntsvl airport Meet Mike Neville Bham RC Steve Wingard Bham pretty pit crew helper Sharman Corey Atlanta RC Club also held its 2nd Annual Senior Pattern Classic 3 weeks ago hosted entries above Club President CD Mike Jackson holding wife Rene Jackson happy husband wife team Mike told runway 300 50 paved really nice field Pattern same week-end drove Aiken South Carolina cover 11th Annual Fabulous Fall fly-In Aiken RC Soc ARCS AMA Assoc VP Mel Sires CDed affair Club Pres Bud Zobel told 60 contestants showed up want meet important people L-R DC Mel Sires background Carol Giordano Tony Giordano Allen Taylor Billy Moore grandson Kevin Garland & long-serving Assoc VP Richard Jackson Everyone field mentioned land owner PF Beck kindness consideration ARCS club allowing field use Clifford Scholefield prominent president Gainesville Flying Gators has accepted Associate VP position AMA uary 1998 163 Illinois / Indiana / Kentucky/ Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656-3224 Home 708 457-0565 Fax 708 457-2177 E-Mail Internet sysbauer@charliecnsiitedu Associate Vice Presidents Illinois Deb & Scott Justice 1565 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 Indiana Ron Baiiard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Busseii 5000W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421-31 08 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Boa 308 Bargin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Missouri Bob Underwood Eve 314 939-3394 Ken Booher 1016 North East Barnes Dr Lees Summit MO 64086 816 524-7307 Frequency Coordinator Cai Orr RR 1 Boa 123B Higginaville MO 64037 816 584-6284 Fax 816 584-6285 CHICAGO IL Club 864 Checkerboard RC Club Staged 5th Annual Carrier Fun Fly event brainchild CD Lee Ernest highlights Clubs fun-fly season Three tasks required carrier takeoff aerial combat finally carrier landing carrier USS Checkerboard painted field Styrofoam superstructure radar tower added Points awarded successful takeoff painted deck two minutes allowed try cut towed paper streamer again points carrier landing first three pictures order show J Rosencranz J Eggum J Petrzelka readying planes Picture four has winners L R H Naperkowski Tied 1st J Waits 3rd J E Walts 2nd J Rategan Tied 1st Notice battle-damaged carrier Pictures information G Parenti JACKSONVILLE IL Some up-and comtng Combat fliers ten- eleven-year-olds took part Doe Passen s Combat Funtest L R First place J Miller second place J Holt third place M Alston Future killmasters sky LOUISVILLE KY Club #895 Louisville RIC Club held two-day fun-fly home field turnout great 35 pilots 42 aircraft Some 700 spectators entertained flying candy drop children well parachute two never returned earth Captured UFOs Picture shows flightline two-day affair Next have D McDaniel Delta airlines 727 Looks like real crowd pleaser Heres candy drop plane pilot C Drake Hes still waiting parachute come down J Bayer aerobatic smoke P-S 1 have enough information pictures fill about half column After blank pages will appear Get club print People planes identifying information needed Model Aviation / Michigan / Minnesota / Wisconsin Don Bentfield Vice President 1440W Minnehaha St Paul MN 55104-1909 612 645-2984 612645-1223 FAX dbenffield@junocom dbentfield @worldnetattnet Dave Gish 5435 State Hwy 99 Wapello IA 52653 Bud Gorman PO 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 Lindatrom MN 55045 Mike Zingery 6496S 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 MI 48167 Ph 810486-4800 Its hard think January writing column know its coming travels interesting thing pointed out clubs throughout District isone heavily attended events during year Jan 1st New Years Freeze Fly whatever want call points out frustration level northern modeling community during winter months Sure its fun build awhile sure would fun just grab airplane head out field adding three layers clothing However have mall shows exhibits school stuff kids indoor flying swap meets auctions other things provide social aspects sport Its always amazing stories grow larger flying skills increase incidents especially youve forgotten about seem funnier ever before youre beginning wonder youll ever get everything done before spring quitting job now club elections over officers place challenge Dist Club officers set some club goals 98 Become Leader Club plan least different event help members improve flying skills plan Club Picnic Open House sponsors local community plan Funds-For-Charity event plan least school aviation activity kids can furnish Delta Darts want Remember sport has something nearly everyone clubs should provide easy way find uary 1998 165 Minneapolis MN Washburn High School teacher Jeff Kreis part 32- Molly Lein flight instructors student Aircraft Design class Eight teams Midland RIC Modelers Club Midland Ml building Gentle Lady Sophisticated said weather lousy Lady gliders Minnesota R/C Soaring youngsters never noticed Photo Society assisting project D Bergstrom Photo J Ladwig Students Midland Parkdale Hank Liliequist Don Patterson lend Elementary School check out full scale skills group North View Jr aircraft part aviation program High students fourth year sponsored Midland R/C Modelers program sponsored Club Photo D Bergstrom Minneapolis Model Aero Club Photo J Ladwig Six students Oak Grove Intermediate School Bloomington MN thirty students Webster Open School St Paul MN launch airplanes Minneapolis Metrodome dome big enough world competition limited strictly kids Photo J Ladwig Bob Dolly Wischer join flight line Milwaukee Area Radio Kontrol Society MARKS float fly Bob AMA Hall Fame member showed eighty years hasnt slowed down piloting skills MARKS club have sponsored float fly four years Bong Recreation Area Wisconsin its rated premier event Photo R Knetzger great group sixth graders Midland Parkdale Elementary School withSummer Will Return Cedar Rapids airplane built flew PhotoSkyhawks Annual Float Fly Hannen Lake D Bergstromnear Cedar Rapids IA Photo D Gish I] I-li 1 [e uII3 1 1 10] b i Arkansas Loursana New Mexico Oldahonra Texas George M Aldrich Vice President 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 AMA Line 210 650-4707 FAX answers 6th ring away E-mail noblur@junocom Associate Vice Presidents Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 817 662-5587 Sandy Frank 105 N Brazos St Weatherford TX 76086 817 599-7131 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 126-/2 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 Modeling has varied interests virtually impossible person keep up leading edge event type model fly An expert phase will quickly find have new learning curve getting involved another have seen rare individual can win world championship Wakefield now FIB short time competitive pylon racing Joe Foster once did talented Joe us keep pretty welt involved similar types world have today makes time precious commodity Ive spoken before about AMA has changed 90% competition orientation thats less 7% competition now appears some 50% membership really modelers flyers seems fast paced lives make time dear just dont have time build anymore Are members less important scratch builder bet less important have definite responsibility pass some heritage people though really new model aviation Lets take random example person has attracted flying R/C first thing told finds club initial instruction must join AMA No background just HAS join Human nature says will certain amount resentment tight away After 3 years Cat Birds Seat Ive come believe much anti-AMA feeling would avoided someone would take time explain just what AMA Number AMA US Next formed represent model aviation nation service individual local efforts idea pool funds group what individual could accomplish alone should made clear fact AIvIA alone responsible protected frequency radio system just purchased prime importance Finally new member should know AMA representative chosen pass time nation world non-profit provide protective insurance secondary just couple services offered Personally building models relaxing pressure relieving thing Ive ever done life An hour two evening doing some building can create marvelous state mind know us feel way too important remember newer members have probably never cut piece balsa will too busy try building some will never want have solid AMA need least make effort embrace newbies make feel belong Seldom ever hear someone wanting give praise another Recently Howell Gwin wrote about fellow member Beaumont Barustormers R/C Club seems Mr Leo Rick now 81 years young has exemplary example what means devoted modeler club member served secretary least 25 years greatest attribute always willing help need help advice tip AMA cap Mr Rick wish years such happiness thank profusely contribution modeling Enough soapbox stuff Ive got some information share will find important Tip Month fortunate have Bert Striegler District VIII Bert retired major oil company after holding high position years R&D experience Hes aero engineer boot long time modeler well ardent engine collector following message received him recently Methanol under conditions partial combustion produces formic acids rapidly attack iron forming iron formate looks like rust actually jewelers rouge JEWELERS ROUGE gina gave us beautifully polished cylinders test cars wore about 040-inch 10000 miles oils use usually prevent acid attack castor being whole lot better some synthetics Castor polar simply coats iron displaces everything else Most 4strokes recommend synthetics suffer bearing corrosion 2-strokes arent immune some after run oil easy to spread throughout engine 4bangers After run oil such Rislone Marvel Mystery air tool oil have spoken over years just ignore advice Knowing letting jewelers rouge GROW engines dont coat moving parts steel may make sense Iron components steel 166 Model Aviation 4De Hill Mr Help Anyone CDd Tulsa Glue Dobbers CL stunt meet Sept 2021 Rush Loy placed 2nd Beginner Event Keep up Rush youll catch pretty Krystal King 1st Matthew Murphee 3rd Tulsa Glue Dobbers stunt meet Most young flyers have active parents supporting What way curb drive shootings District VIII well represented AMA 97 Nats L-R B Mears 1st Mears 2nd both Lubbock P Cartier NJ 3rd Ray Krupa Mi 4th Roy Krupa Dallas 5th Mears family name Fast Combat Texas An outstanding A-b Wart Hog Ed Couch Ft Worth Tx beautiful ship reports flew good looked Broken Arrow Field Dreams Fan Fly Photos Marlin McGee rado Kansas / Nebraska / North Dakota South Dakota / Wyoming Russ Miller Vice President PO Boa 128 Soles ND 58570 Days 701 445-3332 Evenings 701 220-3190 Fan 701446-3323 rrniIIer339@aoIcom Associate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Tray Lapp 1618 Houston Dr Bismarck 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 571 03-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Blimp owned piloted Rich Kuenning member Lincoln Sky Nights Lincoln NE Thanks again Jason Luebe piloting full scale paraplane dropping candy small children crowd also thank hardworking Russ Ballou Jeremy Encinger Cook Shack Supervisor Kathy Machmuller organizing food service Gary Sandsted HiFlyers Secretary-Treasurer John Boord Srs eleven foot 1936 Buccaneer powered Saito 120 4 cycle News Nebraska Lincoln Sky Knights 1997 Giant Scale Fly books held July 12th 13th new 20 acre flying site went hitch Saturday very windy lot hangar went on Sunday greeted light south wind partly cloudy sky 21 registered pilots approximately 25 aircraft LSK member Terry Majewski treated us man full scale airshow full scale home built Boredom Fighter Bi plane Concessions best area Greg Meyer providing smoked chicken sausage Paul Wanda Cooper provided usual fully stocked concession stand thanks LSK members worked long hard get field ready members helped make event successful event dedicated memory longtime LSK IMAA member Don Neill Don passed away suddenly June master builder very good friend scratch built Giant scale 30s racers known far wide modeling community has lost very valuable member friend great time everyone See ya next year Craig Sparks Submitted Jack Sibert AVP District IX Nebraska HiFlyers Model Airplane Club Grand Island Nebraska 1997 OLD-TIMER FUNFLY September 7 1997 perfect day funfly especially old-timer funfly Very little central Nebraska wind allowed gentle aircraft cruise minimal effort Over 50 aircraft types present almost being flown 35 registered pilots billed Old Timer design event also encouraged pilots high wing trainers also participate non-competitive environment quick survey true old-timer designs present disclosed Old Reliable New Ruler 1941 Pacer 84-inch Powerhouse 84-inch Privateer Trenton Terror GA Birdwing Pacific Ace Pete N Pol Miss America 1937 Cumulus 84-inch 1936 Buccaneer eleven foot 1936 Buccaneer six 84 Flying Quakers Other interesting aircraft present included Waco Biplane two quarter scale WWI Fokker D-VJJs John Boord Sr unknowingly shows off new club T-shirt HiFlyers Grand Island Nebraska Logo February 1998 167 Rich Keunnings blimp Two colorful old-timers Lincoln Sky Nights new field located 134th Waverley Rd Waverley NE Associate vice Presidents U kI 11 [si U 14 Lo] 1 — Arizona / California / Hawaii / Nevada / Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone 602 708-0222 E-mail richh@primenetcom httpj/wwwama-1 Ocorn/ama Glenn Cafler Walnut Creek California 510 933-2086 Michael Harrington Kaneohe Hawaii 808 239-6682 Gary Hover Visalia California 209747-0287 Kal Jensen Reno Nevada 702 329-6430 John Krohn Whittier California 310 692-4177 Bob Reynolds Tucson Arizona 520 296-8183 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner Sacramento California 916 362-1962 See last months column additional AVPa Coordinators September 5 1997 101st Squadron Screaming Eagles AMA District X lost great friend fellow modeler Virgil Wilbur pictured above died age 70 just short 14th Annual Seebree Hayes CL contest directed years Virgil avid control line modeler president Los Angeles based Screaming Eagle club strong supporter youth charitable events such annual Marine Corps Toys Tots Below . group photo scale control line pilots taken Seebree Hayes contest October 12 Pictured few Virgils fellow modelers will miss him dearly 1997 AMA National Aeromodeling Exposition huge success due large part support provided City Alameda Mr Fred Framsted Parks & Recreation Department Mr Framsted instrumental arranging use expansive tarmac recently closed Alameda Naval Air Station site of Expo events Expo 98 drawing board look Alameda site center piece next years modeling extravaganza Expo 98 Approved November 8 Executive Council meeting District X proposed repeating AMA National Aeromodeling Exposition San Jose California area 1998 unanimous enthusiastic show support Executive Council approved Expo 98 established operating budget support event tentative dates Expo August22 through August 30 Labor Day falls September 7 placing Expo two weeks prior holiday Mark calendars now plan week great modeling fun see IMS PasadenaJanuary 89 & 10. AMA District X planning several educational meetings group discusssons during 1998 IMS Model Hobby Show Pasadena AMA will inviting clubs Intro Pilots attend special program development meeting District X plans District meeting special awards luncheon Stop AMA booth location scheduling information Till next time. Keepem safe Keepem flyn ing day Expo 97s Giant Scale Flyin saw estimated crowd 1500 spectators participants Held historic Naval Air Station Alameda northeast edge San Francisco Bay site breathtaking weather perfect. hospitality extended City Alameda absolutely phenomenal AMA District X extend deepest gratitude thanks City Alameda Parks Recreation staff Like modelers Jacob Yetter Mesa Arizona shares intense love model aviation Jacob uses specially designed transmitter fly EZ Sport 40 help AMA Intro Pilots Vic Westlund John Midgorden Arizona Model Aviators Jacob last seen making low inverted passes working perfecting aerobatic maneuvers 168 Model Aviation 4 Alaska / Idaho Montana Oregon Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 9721 3-0090 503 234-4439 EMAIL vpxi@pacifiercom Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 15618 NE 56th Way Redmond WA 98052 Al Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkinson 319 Yellowstone Billings MT 59101 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Reeves Lippincott 1201 Farrow Circle Anchorage AK 99504-2237 Mike Hazel 1073 Windemere Dr NW Salem OR 97304 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vickaburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Boa 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Snaer 781 Lillnoet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Jamie Metcalf recently turned 8 very enthusiastic young pilot Jamie flying third plane pictured fall hasnt wrecked yet just keeps improving flying skills moving up advanced aircraft According Bruce Hadella President Big Sky R/C Modelers Great Falls Montana Jamie inspiration other flyers doesnt just bore holes hot dog around sky flies flight makes works precision flight maneuvers goal compete pattern next year Jamies able coach Granddad former AVP Glen Mischke Bruce also wrote Big Sky club several successful meets year including Pattern Jet Fly-In Fun Flys along Open House working authorization funding get runway paved put cap recent site improvements Pat Johnson came clear Boise fly P-40 Riegel Inaugural AVP Mike Hazel sent following Fantastic describe response sentiments expressed participants Bill Riegel Model Park Inaugural Contest Salem Oregon August 23&24 event put Western Oregon Control Line Flyers celebrate development date field make other fliers region aware facility Over weekend contestants flew Aerobatics Racing Balloon Bust Combat Speed events schedule fairly relaxed allow entrants plenty time visit enjoy activities Some 27 modelers signed up fly whole bunch other modelers came out woodwork spectate check out new field Sunday during break action special ceremony award President Mark Wahlster told crowd flying field came existence primarily because vision work Salem City Councilman Bill Riegel Unfortunately Bill passed away shortly after field established Bills widow Ruth Riegel hand receive special commemorative gift WOLF presentation high point week-end club plans hold events facility 98 hope see Last month promised photos Moses Lake RIC Modelers activities Grant County Fair Ed Way supplied words photos Incidentally different touch used club year outstanding aircraft raffled off beautiful DC-3 2 YS-45s special exhaust headers Moses Lake RIC Club members left Ray Talnter Jim Tabor John Reich Casey McKay show public modelers make planes Casey McKay 1 Jim Tabor worked building board Video flight simulator get attention Ed Way 1 Jim Tabor clubs new framed AMA poster Casey McKay admires Grand Prize winning entry Super Sportster May family have wonderful year 1998 uary 1998 169 Jamie Metcalf plane
Edition: Model Aviation - 1998/02
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A Academy Model Aeronautics Auo 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 year Academy awards scholarships deserving high school seniors intend pursue higher education local state colleges universities awards provided budgeted amount general funds monies individual organization donations Basic awards Charles H Grant Scholarships Applicants screened ranked national test scores class ranking school community activities modeling activities other criteria Recipients must AMA members minimum three years prior applying enrolled accredited institution following school year Screening final selections committee Betty Stream Cliff Telford Ed McCollough Russ Miller Charlie Bauer Bob Underwood its recommendations presented AMA Executive Council approval Out 35 applicants five Charles H Grant scholarships totaling $25000 awarded Following brief biographical sketches winner Thomas Akers $6000 winner Thomas graduated Thousand Oaks High School Thousand Oaks California attending Cal Poly State University San Luis Obispo _____planning major aeronautical engineering high school studies included advance placement courses such areas physics economicslAmerican political systems English calculus schedule included program manufacturing technologies Thomas president Science Club Construction Club member International Club Academic Decathlon Team principal first chair French Horn player Conejo Youth Symphony addition high school band played alto sax Jazz Band also sang church choir active member local Boy Scout Explorer Post Thomas got apprenticeship through AMA club member lead opportunity specialize composite structure fabrication full-scale aircraft As result Thomas employed local design fabrication shop tasks included building display models flying prototypes new military commercial aircraft Thomass modeling began age 11 parents bought him Gentle Lady Sailplane taught fly joined Thousand Oaks Soaring Society TOSS constructing model club members used models instruct him flying Gentle Lady completed Thomas began entering local club contests won national local soaring awards ensuing years Recent modeling activities have led him design scratch-built sailplanes including creating molds fuselage cutting foam core wings Thomas said people Southern California find skills level feel comfortable having him build repair airplanes high point 1997 modeling experience accompanying United States F3B team Ankara Turkey serve two ground crew members World Championships Thomas said challenge modeling has helped him allowing relate physics mumbo jumbo real life applications could over again thing would change modeling career would start sooner Tabulated Certified Public Accounting firm Brady Ware Schoenfeld Inc results announced Wednesday November 26 1997 Copies complete tabulation can obtained contacting Mary Lou Vojslavek AMA Headquarters District II Vice President *WesDeCou1517 Joe Beshar875 Ray Juschkus361 Others69 District IV Vice President * Chuck Foreman751 Others12 District VI Vice President * Charlie Bauer1867 Jim Sears1400 Others77 District VIII Vice President Sandy Frank1305 Others85 District X Vice President * Rich Hanson1891 Others122 * incumbent February 1998 153 View HQ See Page 184 Michael Harrison Another $6000 winner Michael graduate Lakeside High School Hot Springs Arkansas pursuing pre dentistiy University Arkansas Michael ranked first graduating class gradepoint average supplemented advanced placement classes biology chemistry calculus-based physics class Beyond classroom Michael found much fill schedule Clubs included Spanish Future Business Leaders Youth Youth Math Beta Club Fellowship Christian Athletes also lettered basketball golf During four years Michael named Outstanding Student club academic activity Senior named National Honor Society Michael Eagle Scout Troop 2 Ounchita Area Council Hot Springs project supervising eight people determining flood level nine campgrounds central Arkansas area Scouts also resulted hours trail clean-up other projects As volunteer St Josephs Regional Health Center Michael worked infonnation desk assisted other ways Michael also earned rank Master Grand Knight being youth leader St Johns Catholic Youth Ministry faith very important said cany everywhere go Michael member Mid-America Hying Club Hot Springs ifi cannot remember time did fly model airplanes sald father started soon could hold transmitter has competitively flying Radio Control Aerobatics about four years first contest Houston TX earmarked discouraging experience However hard work concentration heeding fathers advice resulted trophy spite having compete against adults took much tmphy home contest Houston said Michael leamed does matter something seems begin outcome will whatever want want badly enough read somewhere life 10% what happens 90% react Zawistoski $5000 recipient Carl graduate Edgewood High School Ellettsville Indiana attending Rose Hulman Institute Technology Valedictorian high school graduating class Carl played percussion jazz concert marching bands lead individual awards participation special groups employment local musical functions During sophomore junior senior years lettered soccer involved German Club Academic Super Bowl Soccer Club Throughout Carls high school years independent study research scientific fields led awards USAF US Navy NASA RCA science departments Purdue Evansville Yale 1995 Carl received scholarship attended National Science Foundation Exploration Careers Science Indiana University worked Dr Michael Hosek researching performing experiments etching titanium tips tunneling electron microscope activities awards prompted designing building 34meter wind tunnel used experiments such measuring lift-to-drag ratio changing angle incidence canard wing observing airflow over sailboat mast different vortex generators Carl has working part-time two years High Energy Physics Department Indiana University CERN/ATLAS Particle Detector Project under Drs Harold Ogren David Rust Carls modeling activity began age six plastic airplanes experimental prowess led him using spare kit parts design new modelsbalsa gliders mbber-powered Free Flight models special emphasis canards Now flying Radio Control sailplanes occupies modeling interests basic idea creating engineering own thoughts working gizmos has always intrigued said First paper airplanes reached new levels learning moving complicated forms models drive discovering new information through process engineering keeps rebuilding paper airplanes Ronald Alexander Burns Alex $4000 recipient Alex graduated Austin High School Decatur Alabama advanced diploma attending University Alabama majoring engineering Alex pursued college prep program included variety advanced placement honors courses science-related areas math English Computer programming studies also played important role helped schools team garner first place Freed Hardeman University High School Programming competition Alex received variety awards including National Honor Society VFW Voice Democracy Winner Mu Alpha Theta math honor society American Legion award high school activities included band newspaper varsity soccer Chemistry Club French Club As newspaper editor used computer skills help create layout method publicationrather sending professional printerresulting considerable savings school soccer clinic coach Boys Girls Club office assistant Adult Community Education program also served information desk Parkway Hospital Morgan County Volunteer Bureau St Anns church youth group claimed portion time did math science tutoring Alexs modeling career started age nine learned fly Sig Kadet Senior uncle built dad leamed him Since other models have built flown tendency toward military aircraft have really enjoyed warbirds seem real showstoppers club flying field said Alex F4U quarterly project winner club Decatur Model Airplane Club About four years ago began racing club version Quickie-500 model called Club 20 racer powered 20-sized engine Two years ago season point champion also Q-500 judge pylon 2 building Global Raven powered Saito 90 note committee upon notification scholarship Alex wrote Thank generous scholarship toward education never imagined that time spent basement would ever amount anything airplanes fun Jake $4000 winner Jake graduated McNary High School Keizer Oregon pursuing mechanical engineering degree Whitworth College Spokane Washington hopes someday design full-scale aircraft preparation engineering Jake focused variety subjects math science drafting number courses advanced placement lettered swimming four years high school state champion 50-yard freestyle member track team four years receiving varsity letter year During senior year state meet finalist 110-yard high hurdles 300-yard intermediate hurdles During summer 1997 participated 154 Model Aviation k meet Shanghai China Junior National Swim meet Clovis California active member church youth group involved road clean-up soup kitchens Jakes modeling career began age eight received inexpensive Control Line model rapidly developed interest quickly hooked model airplanes said course enjoying activity took notice group called Keizer RC Association Through help instructor learned fly purchased Super Sportster 40 kit building flying model took notice something called Free Flight said new grabbed interest very quickly Through contact Ed Whitten regarding some plans Jake contacted Andrew Tagliafico concerning indoor activity area Through Andys help Willamette Modelers club Jake began entering local indoor meets Jakes early indoor efforts progressed PAl Federation Aeronautique Intemationale level building flying FiD models competed World Championships United States first-ever Junior competitor won title Junior World Champion two-flight total 7201 minutes just recently finished first variable pitch propeller Im anxious test look out Steve Brown Caesar Banks said Scholarships awarded addition Charles H Grant awards Criteria based factors specified contributors names awards made following details awards recipients Hutchinson Scholarship Presented applicant exemplifies outstanding achievement Free Flight Jake Palmer awarded $1000 Weak Signals year Weak Signals RC Club conducts special raffle during exposition Toledo proceeds donations awarded club top Grant scholarship recipient year $4000 donation equally distributed between Thomas Akers Michael Harrison Sig Scholaiship Monies based financial need modeling activity Matthew ted Sig Manufacturing Company $2500 award given Matthew Arunski Manchester Missouri graduated honors Patkway South High School Manchester attending University Kansas Architectural Engineering Program addition excellent academic record Matthew participated football wrestling four-year tennis team member member schools award-winning debate team proud serving Peer Teacher working seventh graders about importance selfesteem individuality represented school Boys State elected State Representative position Matthew also volunteered St Josephs Hospital information desk Working school active development Habitat Humanity effort forming core group students build houses during summer less fortunate Matthew devoted time Circle Concern local organization helps families need maintenance worker City Manchester Parks Recreation Department Matthew has active AMA member since 1990 modeling career began age five first flew 1hA Control Line models first competition experience Balloon Burst sponsored Lafayette Esquadrille Club St Louis area third-place win along fathers interest Combat stimulated him design compete Combat 1993 age 14 placed second Slow Combat first Combat AMA Nationals Lawrenceville Illinois Since has opportunities reveal prowess competitive skills am excited continue utilize skills conceptualization design college have fostered through years model design construction said Matthew AMA did just allow opportunity fly models helped develop skills will continue use Academy offers heartfelt congratulations scholarship winners wishes success future endeavors aeromodeling experiences profound thank individuals organizations generous donations made scholarships possible uary 1998 155 Executive Council Meeting Highlights Motions made November 8-9 1997 Executive Council Meeting ig Minu notions sh official untd Vice Presiden MOTION C Bauer VI moved G Aldrich VIII seconded accept single candidate statement two publications Motion passed unanimously MOTION II C Bauer VI moved W De Cou II seconded approve 1998 Nats have 5A status dates being Indoor May 27-31 Johnson City TN Outdoor July 10-August 4 Muncie IN Motion passed unanimously MOTION III E McCollough XI moved C Bauer -~VI seconded accept 1998 Operating Budget Motion passed unanimously MOTION IV B Brown III moved C Bauer VI seconded sum $125000 added proposed budget advertising/marketing research line 7009080 marketing/public relations Motion passed unanimously MOTION V B Brown III moved R Miller IX seconded amend budget increase line 6000100 $4321884 Motion passed unanimously ED note Line #6000 100 refers income Open Full memberships MOTION VI E McCollough XI moved W De Cou II seconded amend budget increase line 7105450 $4500 Motion passed unanimously ED note Line #7105450 refers AMA budget item Homecoming/Grand Event MOTION VII E McCollough XI moved W De Cou ~II seconded amend budget increase line 7009060 $8000 Celebration Pioneers Motion passed unanimously ED note Line #7009060 refers AMA budget item special events MOTION VIII E McCollough XI moved W De Cou II seconded amend budget increase line 6005600 $195000 Motion passed unanimously ED note Line #6005600 refers income AMA expects receive Supply/Souvenir sales MOTION IX B McCollough XI moved C Bauer VI seconded adjust amount allocated FAI competitors projected actual FAI approved amount Motion passed unanimously 4 MOTION X E McCollough XI moved B Brown III seconded accept Capital Budget Motion passed unanimously MOTION XI J McNeill V moved D Bentfield VII seconded rescind Motion V July 1997 council meeting motion adopt 2nd page Publications Committees General Policies Model Aviation columns July 22 1995 Executive Council minutes Appendix V Motion failed 5 yes IV V VIII NAA 8 no II III VI VII IX X XI EVP ON XII R Miller IX moved B Brown III seconded have $3000 added District V budget balance 1997 Motion passed 11 yes II III IV VI VII IX X XI EVP NAA 1 no VIII 1 abstain V MOTION XIII R Miller IX moved W De Cou II seconded Executive Director having met requirements position will receive bonus stated contract Motion passed 12 yes II III IV V VI VII VIII IX X XI EVP NAA representative out room time vote Executive Council members present Sunday meeting MOTION XIV C Foreman IV moved D Holland EVP seconded funds received sale Reston VA Property along future payments mortgage placed special interest bearing account until such time funds released construction AMA headquarters building AMA property Muncie Indiana See Motion XVI Motion tabled MOTION XV D Holland EVP moved E llough seconded MOTION XIV tabled Motion passed 7 yes II III VI XI EVP NAA 5 no IV V VIII X 1 absent IX MOTION XVI C Foreman IV moved D Holland EVP seconded funds received sale Reston VA Property placed restricted fund purpose AMA HQ building facility Motion passed12 yes II III IV V VI VII VIII X XI EVP NAA MOTION XVII R Hanson X moved W De Cou II seconded AMA National Aeromodeling Exposition held again 1998 area San Jose California $10000 operating fund established Motion passed 10 yes II III IV V VI VII VIII X XI NAA MOTION XVIII R Hanson X moved B Brown III seconded AMA Executive Council approve dollar dollar matching fund grant 1997 Flying Site Assistance Fund up maximum $10000 distributed Pomona Valley Model Airplane club upon adequate demonstration expended matching funds toward development site Motion passed 10 yes II III IV V VI VII VIII X XI NAA 156 Model Aviation l erly 1 LEG AMAs HistoryPast Present Future John Worth HISTORY IN THE MAKING Typically history thought recording what has already happened Yet making history continuous ongoing activityhistory being made happens Furthermore possible make some history happen according plan Thats what happens events such Nationals scheduled advance schedulethe AMA Contest Calendar examplewe know what expect expect expect have fair idea likely participate knew therefore scheduled 1996 Celebration Eagles Muncie would big event famous modelers attending obvious advance would major historical occasion unknown big successful event would Now can look back appreciate bigger successful expected so-called once lifetime experience now based popular response 1996 event plus some new favorable factors can expect experience will repeated 1998 Already dubbed Year Pioneer 1998 has scheduled what being called Celebration Eagles II So now looking forward another once lifetime event big difference between 1996 1998 events good possibility number Hall Famers able attend 1996 may present 1998 Among Bill Winter Frank Zaic Ben Shereshaw Mike Granieri Hurst Bowers Walt Good Bob Holland Hewitt Phillips etc same time first Eagles event have said would come another scheduled So appears Eagles II could memorable 1996 event opened AMA NATS schedule year similar manner perhaps historical significance 1998 event will serve kickoff annual SAM Society Antique Modelers Championships practically guaranteeing number famous modelers attendance will greaterthe nature SAM organization members oldtimers active contest fliers 50 years ago perspective once again responsible establishment AMA mid-thirties will gathering Muncie Thus again will historical reunion already part AMA s history event intended old-timers important AMA members ages participatethe mixture will add flavor what AMA today Young old sharing fun fellowship aeromodeling Keep mind come event relatively new members AMA will part what will looked upon future another great past historical events lives sure among part segment AMAs history start scheduling now Plan arrive Muncie Friday afternoon September 11 1998 attend welcoming party night AMA Museum following Saturday night 12th plan beat Pioneers Banquet some very special presentations will made honor certaln heroes history Next plan start contest flying SAM Champs begins Sept 13th continues through 18th havent SAM Champs will enjoy spectrum competition events hall back beginnings AMA some modern twists make flying incredible show factor makes simply repeat old-time contests Back beginnings everyones engines ran well nor did fliers know tricks obtaining outstanding performance Today however based past years flying learning applying experiences performance level uniformly high Often bad luck shoulda known better mistakes separates winners losers Compared old days big difference seldom lot cranldng cussing trying get engines run techniques have perfected including knowing pick good air just much wind rubber motors torque meters back get reliable dethermalizer action again history interesting models basically what years ago theyre supposed lot has leamed about make fly right good bad weather Models now being flown well often thought dogs inconsistent competence level generally much higher average antiquer today could apply present knowledge days old would probably have champion back Regardless hes having fun now before shows spirit pervades SAM champs 1998 offers prime time part Meanwhile campaign recognize Pioneers special emphasis will 70 years age 1998 continuing goal induct deserving honor AMA Hall Fame being restricted five six typically inducted year reality under current selection process potential Hall Famers will live long enough enjoy celebrity status could entitled idea diminish status already Hall Fame suddenly adding bunch Rather aim get deserve honor still around Posthumous induction Hall Fame satisfactory situation cant avoided can avoided general sentiment seems Get Done sidelight already Hall Fame generally dont seem find matter urgencytheyre already too bad about Yet will readily admit process often matter luck candidates given year can make world difference voting significant fact less 100 people Hall Fame date AMA having existence 61 years thats average less two people inducted per year current membership base about 150000 members percentage inductees looks skimpier Should satisfied say having few people Hall Fame recognition good situation intent exploration situation constructive assumption majority members agree situation could improved Toward end would appreciated reading would advise AMA district Vice-Presidents feeling issue Whether get people Hall Fame sooner might happen via present selection process think its important have contributed progress aeromodeling receive appropriate recognition ongoing effort solicitation biographies such people accumulation file ready access membership interested knowing about biographies being gathered AMA Historian Norm Rosenstock will provide basis future publicity honors possible awards addition writing AMA history about stood out above rank file Its part knowing came guide us going uary 1998 157 C4NI WTJ XU m Doug Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 757-7454 make special trip see museum headquarters flying site Having flying site same place have headquarters has allowed us convert Nats losing proposition positive cash flow situation done past year statement operations Nationals produced below will shortly complete year financial statements will become available will give some tentative numbers soon available final numbers will have wait until auditors complete work time will begin furnish copies balance sheet income expense statement other items interest Executive Council meeting will held Saturday Sunday November 8-9 1997 column has Monday November 10 deadline leaves problem what write hope able present summary form some proposed receipts expenditures year 1998 though Budget Committee has worked proposed budget department heads Executive Director others have input often items Executive Council wants add various reasons considerations budget items Like everything else have something give up something big compromise event get budget finalized am going give parts will wait until completed will talk about some other items instead budget passed contained changes exact totals ready today other matters travels concern hear whether AMA intends get business land ownership Since have flying site Muncie lot people have assumed going spread out buy similar sites everywhere some talk about trying have district flying sites something within present intent capability AMA own land manage have constant lawsuits loss land improvements vandalism etc would require constant monitoring have money organization intent present time Muncie property used great deal frequency during flying season expos special events such Celebration Eagles coming year will homecoming another Grand Event hobby industry relationship between AMA hobby industry important both groupsto continue development good products increase number people building airplanes Nationals some international meets local district meets special interest groups fly Muncie site have never Muncie really would worth time go whether attend Nats just ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONPOTICS Nationals October 31 1997 Nats Incume Mechanics Fees Entry Fees Late tntry Fees Outdoor FF Entry Fees Indoor FF totry Fees teent Fees Late Event Fees Dorm Fees Trophy Spoosorships Nato Booth Space Concessions Hobby Shop Sales Less Cost Items Sold Soaseoir Sales Less Cost Items Sold Miscellaneous Total Rats Income Rats tepense Rats Planoing Meetings Equipment Rental & Repairs Officials Trasel Officials Lodgong Officials Hats Shirts etc Staff Trasel & Lodging Cars Trucks Trailers Miscellaneous Supplies & Freight Trophies Telephonen Officials Parties Aeards Rats Pt Posters Signs Forms losurance & Other Eapeose Site Rental Contest Supplies Indoor Free Flight Outdoor Free Flight Total Rats Cost MATS EI INCCW OR COST SHH HO tee tee eu tee 28 78t 12 327586 1118663 6599 79 39 698 19 228557 see ee 347e IC 1787 He 35 158 Model Aviation BC @ ee 3286312 tee 1 OH 75 3e HO 16148 624 458684 eee 6 e64 47 128 ee 48655 385 19 11547 le 7483 6743 e ee 343686 393198 5 eu ee 32397 Hee e ee 35 521 H9 4169 le mi F-li 1 [ UE1 1 ie] 1 Connecticut Maine Massachusetts New Hampshire / Rhode Island/Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 -1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 AlIen Road Billerica MA 01821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-31 46 MC McGuftin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 03106-1077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1866 STATE OF MAINE SCALE SHOOT OUT event has held past five years seems get better year addition two days scale flying Bar-B-Que Saturday night worth attending its own merits contests just happen usually through efforts several clubs members cases some people seem much work co ordinating efforts other people contest Ray Robin LaBonte seem spark plugs Also Robins family did much work food stand Bar B-Que Also Bill Reeve Dave Skillings contributed greatly What heck lot people involved great jobthanks great week-end have numerous pictures sent Peter Flanigan Mac McGuffin some own too column next month plan show some pictures Pittsfield Mall show month after use some Maine Lets see what happens plans Listed pilots event order placing rest column will contaln some pictures have FUN SCALE SPORTSMAN 1 Carl JacksonSuper Chipmunk 2 Carl PetersonPiperJ-3 3 Jeff CampbellExtra 300 4 Keith MeyB-17 5 James GleasonTA-152 6 Linwood WhittenLaser 200 7 Harry NewmanAeronca 7AC 8 Mark DuvalBT-13 9 Al LavigneSuper Chipmunk 10 Ara DedakianBrewster Buffalo 11 Roland WoodworthWaco 12 William CroneFly Baby Bi-Plane FUN SCALE EXPERT 1 Tom Kosewski 2 Eric Guilmet 3 Peter Flanigan 4 John Chevalier 5 Jim Baker 6 Dave Skillings 7 Jack Buckley 8 Jack Owens 9 Bill Reeve 10 Ken Owens 11 Brenalley 12 Ron Gagner Sopwith Pup Spacewalker Sukhoi Decathlon Extra 230 Spacewalker Pitts Extra 300L T-28 Extra 300 Cessna 182 AT-6 SPORT SCALE SPORTSMAN 1 John WoodSpacewalker 2 Gus DeltwasStinson L-5 3 Mitch BuckleyExtra 300L 4 James GleasonP-40K 5 James SemomanPT-19 6 Jeff CampbellL-21 Super Cub 7 Keith MeyPiper J-3 8 Ara DedakianAeronca 7AC SPORT SCALE EXPERT 1 Charlie Nelson 2 Robert Pickney 3 Ed Estabrook 4 John Chevalier 5 Tom Kosewski 6 Lloyd Roberts 7 Roy Vallincourt 8 Bill Killiam 9 Ron Gagner 10 Jim Plucinski 11 Lindsey Smith 12 Richard Carlson 13 Bill Curliss 14 Bill Steffes 15 Jack Buckley TEAM SCALE 1 Steffes/Kohler 2 Mitchell/Guilmet 3 Thayer/Kill 4 SawyerlEstabrook 5 Nelson Labonte Waco VKS7F Piper NE- 1 P-47 Ryan STA Fokker D-VII Fly Baby Stinson L-5 Fokker D-VII Morrisey Bravo Fokker DR-i Decathlon Douglas Dauntless Waco YMF-5 AT-6 Facetmobile Hellcat Clip Wing J-3 Fly Baby Bipe P-40 Spacewalker II model retracts bomb drop weighed 115 pounds flew very well sound did seem scale February 1998 159 Bill Reeve T-28 Pica kit weighs 7 pounds powered OS 61 Retracts flaps Lloyd Roberts Fly Baby believe modeled after full size aircraft once owned Lloyd What could appropriate German dog under German airplane dog followed owner constantly two days am surprised needed nap Unfortunately know owners name Part pit area some airplanes flown during two days Keith Mey Stormville NY B-17 powered 4-05 electric motors Eric Guilmet flying Bill Mitchell observes judges put lot time sun time F i 1 [s ElM 1 1 is] 1 — 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 decou @ gramercyioacom Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightstown NJ 08020-4501 Roy Brown USAF AFCENT CMR 460 BOX SSS APO AC 09703 Ray Juschkus 09 Livrngstorr Street St James NY 1 178e James M Lewis PO St Ogderrbcrg NY 13669-0061 Dave Mathewson Sex 613 Comics NY 13531 Bill Miller PO Boo 335 Prioceton Jonctien NJ 08550 Tom Murray 31 voerhees Once Boskirrg Ridge NJ 07920 Marlene Nlkodem 407 Willow Street Lockyot NY 14094 Bitt Poytlrress 2 Hemlock CooS Seogejes NY 12477 Adam Suttler4t Perry Aveoce Latham NY 12110-2433 Terry Terrenoire tOt Srrritlrtield Or. Cedicolt NY 13760-4329 Frequency Coordinator Lon Suatar 53 AirpoS Oscego Coonty Airyod Foltorr NY 13069 315 599-6093 THE STATE OF THE DISTRICT Ive just returned home last Executive Council meeting current term Vice President results 1997 election wont known another few weeks could last column pen . least awhile Im going take opportunity give thoughts state district made some commitments prior special election Ill give view progress Ive made toward fulfilling opinions differ expect hear experience thus far tells reluctant let know feelings mail over past year has ranged simple questions pleas help thanks jobs well done Ive seen well-reasoned paragraphs explaining viewpoints different own . Ive swayed Ive seen vituperative diatribes akin exhibitionistic orgy young boy piece chalk outhouse wall missives have swayed too have will continue value comments criticisms suggestions Field acquisition retention efforts promised delivered havent won battle havent lost either Indeed some efforts have taken longer term office still going Galeville effort might result saving particular site will think have positive impact such efforts future Don Ross Aram Schlosberg Bob Langelius Jean Pailet name few have tireless efforts behalf would like save Galeville hours dollars have put effort numbers hundreds another site-related case able obtain funds help club finish runway project abandoned contractor ultimate completion project substantial positive impact club membership gave club grand opportunity involve local politicians photo op . almost always good idea Before read column will have started put place system district committees national coordinating body primary purpose will provide advice counsel manner field acquisition retention efforts across country Its overdue its plate Membership stimulation another key plank campaign platform last year early 90s hired marketing firm help promote AMA membership results very positive Indeed during years experienced highest membership numbers history decision made eliminate marketing effort membership began decline doing today recent dues increase can attributed large measure wholly membership decline have appointed chairman membership committee Executive Council has indicated its total support revitalized marketing effort way fixing membership problem research marketing professionals Look near term reports results effort personal opinion particular effort very foundation long-term viability organization dont wait reports Get out sign up member two own Communication key progress respects Weve done lot district enhance ability share opinions Weve always able telephone other mail used cheap Now e-mail Internet theres virtually no reason cant communicate real-time basis costeffective manner have seen District II web page yet AVP Dave Mathewson accepted Create Page challenge has done superb job Visit us http /www amadistrictiiorg page interesting forum club display its accomplishments upcoming events newsletters . whatever Get webmaster Dave give him suggestions what youd like see web page Some vital links communications chain AVPS Check column header whenever chance meet fine folks remember thank hours dedicated service district hobby write articles take pictures help solve problems fly less would like because time spent behalf get paid nothing satisfaction personal thanks efforts during past year District okay shape Im convinced can great shape Continued efforts scope magnitude weve started continued support dedicated modelers will make happen engine Without good engine doesnt make difference whos drivers seat . 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According CD John Hickey 230 registered pilots 27 states Canada Great Britain Australia 430 airplanes flight line display area Dave Baron owns beautiful B-17 John Hickey CD KRC Electric Fly flight line KRC Electric Fly very active VALLEY RIC CLUB Forty two entrants Northeast participated 25th Annual Fun Fly contest Sayre Pennsylvania Flying started pizza party Friday evening continued through Sunday winners received Baron engraved crystal bowls Jennings Plaques merchandise awards catered picnic Saturday evening enjoyed over 70 entrants club members families evenings events concluded big bang Rocky Rachau CD Dan Luchaco insisted contest enjoyment JACKSON RIC ACES Kyle Lewis great newsletter editor Jackson RIC Aces Jackson Ohio provided following picture clubrs banner Telemaster tow plane would appreciate knowledge banner towing construction call Kyle 614 286-6004 Incidentally Kyle sixteen years old has newsletter editor 2 P2 years AMA member 6 years Keep up excellent work banner February 1998 161 Wyoming Valley Modelers airshow Participants Valley R/C Fun Fly I1 11 LS ELU 1 t m Delaware / District Columbia / Maryland fNortli Carolina / Virginia Chuck Foreman Vice President 412 Pine Cone Ct Kill Devil Hill NC 27948 Phone 919 441-5855 Fax 919 441-6554 cforeman @rnodelaircraftorg Associate Vice Presidents George Abbott 8712 Westlake Ct Raleigh NC 27613 Phone 919 848-6719 Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144-1130 Phone 410 969-9356 Douglas Barry 5300 Olde Millbrooke Dr Glen Allen VA 23060 Phone 804 270-5039 Allen Eklund 8415 Maeve Ct Clemmons NC 27012 Phone 910 766-1231 Bob Champine 205 Tipton 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 Waynasboro VA 22980-3346 Phone 540 943-1684 Bliss Teague 625 5th Avenue SW Hickory North Carolina 28602 Phone 704 324-2164 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 910 488-5986 FLYING TIGERS R/C CLUB months column starts off letter Barrett Powell Hying Tigers RIC Club Morrisville NC Dear Chuck Hying Tigers RIC Club based Jordan Lake Pittsboro NC held its first what expected annual fly-in charity year charity MakeA-Wish Foundation eastern North Carolina Make-A-Wish Foundation internationally known organization sole purpose grant favorite wishes children under 18 have terminal illness life threatening medical conditions founded 1980 US now have 84 chapters US Make-A-Wish has chapters 15 other countries Hying Tigers chose Make-A-Wish Foundation because work kids also enjoy working youth expression kids face both young old see model aircraft lift off ground fly worth untold fortunes lands safely strive smiles go ear ear youth country continuing force behind expansion hobby encourage way can fund raising started 900 am Sunday October 5th attended over 46 pilots registered fly pilots brought 85 different aircraft ranging size 22-inch span up 42% scale 100-inch plus aircraft trainers scale fun-fly pattern gliders helicopters ducted fan jets meet numerous spectators came watch including several boaters Jordan Lake As first time event very happy both attendance flying Everybody good time everybody got fly Prizes donated Hobby Masters Raleigh NC Tower Hobbies Sig Manufacturing sincere thanks appreciation goes participated made premiere event successful photo left right District IV AVP George Abbott Club President Doug Kelly Member Parks Alexander Club VP Tom Evans photo group shot some pilots planes stretching length runway DISTRICT IV HELICOPTER CONTEST BOARD MEMBER District IV now has new helicopter contest board representative Marshall McClung has replaced Bob Harris has moved out District IV Marshall can reached 2722 Fawn Road SW Roanoke VA 24015 Marshall will represent Dist IV AMA helicopter contest board Below photo sent Marshall showing some Virginia crowd IRCHA helicopter internationals held R/C Aviation Country Club Hebron Ohio during August 7th thru 10th Left right Pres Edmunds Marshall McClung Richard Rakes Jim Pruitt Pete Gregores Ben Minor Noah Jesse James Lowery Kneeling best OFB Bruce Bennett Dist Ill just won heli-international straight line speed event vertical climb speed event BOB BABURA AVP MARYLAND Baltimore Area Soaring Society BASS unlimited soaring contest August 23rd 24th 30 contestants Sat 25 Sun altitude record being set Sun event held Walkersville Md yearly event Guy Dickes Pikesville Md broke 2 meter altitude record 3450 feet used thermal sniffer Onset Computer Corporations Data-Logger record altitude down loaded computer upon landing record now being processed Muncie glider used Mini Max Lots thermal activity day photo Guy Dickes after set new record 3450 feet DC RADIO CONTROL CLUB IMAA Bealton Fly-In hosted DCRC Club year superb ever weather perfect pilots great airplanes fabulous Friday over 50 pilots able make flights pilots far north New York far south North Carolina DCRC crew does fine job Fly-In has scheduled next Sept 10111213 1998 Dont miss info came DCRC Newsletter FRIENDLY HOBBY SHOP As closing note Virginia Beach area recently ran across good hobby shop called Debbies RC World found quite few things trying find long time Les Deb Modlin run shop keep up activity area located 2200 Commerce Parkway Virginia Beach Va Thats month Go take kid flying sign up new AMA Member Model Aviation 4 m I] F-I 1 LeI au 1 1 Associate Vice PresIdents Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 Wiihelmina Chihasz 2826 Arbor Place Knooville TN 37917 John G Cooper 4788 Cloister Cove Memphis TN 38118 James M Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr New Albeep MS 38652 Michael Gregory 305 Rockmoet Rd Greenville SC 28615 William T Haywood 4 Robin Circle Foley AL 36535 Karl Hensel 383 Briarwood 842 Meridian MS 39305 Loolse Izzo 286 Hantridge Way Wintersprings FL 32708 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornlne Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Chris Joiner 95 Lee Rd 238 Phenia City AL 36867 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Pueblo Pass Anniston AL 36206 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyrna GA 30082 Clifford Scholefield 4138 NW 33rd Place Galeessille FL 32606 Melvin Sires 781 Boardman Rd Aikee SC 29803 Frank Tiano 15300 Estancia Lane West Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Duzer 3604 N Riser Rd Gainesville GA 30506 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37385 Joseph Micalizzi HC 866 Boa 10397 Fajardo Puerto Rico 00738 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fields 183W Strickland Rd Inlerlachen FL 32148 Phone 904 684-2517 RC Contest Coordinator Kenneth glackmell 207W Sandoreek Rd Enterprise AL 36330 Phone 334 347-4721 need some micro-management few minutes YOUR micro-management micro supervision have tell what Several years ago minutes AMA Board Directors reported very condensed fashion after time lag individual votes Council Members shown Therefore faithfully reported accurately possible minutes page told voted issue Today AMA Hdqrs does very nice job printing Council minutes showing individual vote Im allowed take polls poll Just tell what Should continue re-print minutes Darrell Mims President Central Ala Sport flyers writes members club feel should report minutes AMA meetings anymore because now printed elsewhere magazine concentrate instead local Dist V news pictures can go either way Makes no difference What think Just yesterday finished Council meeting today Nov 10th deadline submission District Reports mag MOST meeting concerned itself budget minutes figures numbers could possibly report accuracy doublechecking Hdqrs Tell what do. Regarding monthly District news-reports Ed Hartley District has web page want copy visit web site URL http/wwwdatawldconilkcrc E-mail jemcneill@junocom Dont forget AMA has changed its dues structure Any young person 19 July 1 98 can now join AIVIA dollar Full coverage full everything except magazine mag would $12 like explosive bomb shells Read think can handle Dont frightened could you looking flying field . year mailed Shirley Malpass Dallas Georgia booklet Get Keep Flying Sites tape Partnerships explaining approach acquire flying field model airplane flying government officials club officers BCMA Bartow County Model Aviation club absorbed enclosed information went out street put info work Club President Bill Malpass reports video tape made hands County Commissioner other County dignitaries After 4 months persuasion convincing county officials have permitted club have field 5 year lease $1 year County officials became dedicated idea County can benefit allowing community reclaim land otherwise fit use snap club officers some County Officials L-R Bill Woods Club Safety Bill Malpass Pres Shirley Malpass Club Treas Gene Camp Bartow County Water Dept Admin Clarence Brown Bartow County Commissioner Denver Pool Club Sec Bruce Nebergall Club VP Heres snap Club Pres Bill awarding beautiful framed plaques County Water Dept Administrator Gene Camp L Bartow County Commissioner Clarence Brown R Ribbon-cutting ceremony remind everyone still have few booklets tapes left want both free pay postage order acquire flying field anything else constructive within club SOMEBODY some person has spark plug things going AMA Hdqrs cant cant YOU US Marine Corps Captain Trey Wilbourn now deceased has flying field named honor Huntsville RCRC club hosted its famous Fall Patten Championships recently Wilbourn Field snap memorial stone honor Capt Wilboum Huntsville once old Huntsvl airport Meet Mike Neville Bham RC Steve Wingard Bham pretty pit crew helper Sharman Corey Atlanta RC Club also held its 2nd Annual Senior Pattern Classic 3 weeks ago hosted entries above Club President CD Mike Jackson holding wife Rene Jackson happy husband wife team Mike told runway 300 50 paved really nice field Pattern same week-end drove Aiken South Carolina cover 11th Annual Fabulous Fall fly-In Aiken RC Soc ARCS AMA Assoc VP Mel Sires CDed affair Club Pres Bud Zobel told 60 contestants showed up want meet important people L-R DC Mel Sires background Carol Giordano Tony Giordano Allen Taylor Billy Moore grandson Kevin Garland & long-serving Assoc VP Richard Jackson Everyone field mentioned land owner PF Beck kindness consideration ARCS club allowing field use Clifford Scholefield prominent president Gainesville Flying Gators has accepted Associate VP position AMA uary 1998 163 Illinois / Indiana / Kentucky/ Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656-3224 Home 708 457-0565 Fax 708 457-2177 E-Mail Internet sysbauer@charliecnsiitedu Associate Vice Presidents Illinois Deb & Scott Justice 1565 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 Indiana Ron Baiiard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Busseii 5000W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421-31 08 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Boa 308 Bargin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Missouri Bob Underwood Eve 314 939-3394 Ken Booher 1016 North East Barnes Dr Lees Summit MO 64086 816 524-7307 Frequency Coordinator Cai Orr RR 1 Boa 123B Higginaville MO 64037 816 584-6284 Fax 816 584-6285 CHICAGO IL Club 864 Checkerboard RC Club Staged 5th Annual Carrier Fun Fly event brainchild CD Lee Ernest highlights Clubs fun-fly season Three tasks required carrier takeoff aerial combat finally carrier landing carrier USS Checkerboard painted field Styrofoam superstructure radar tower added Points awarded successful takeoff painted deck two minutes allowed try cut towed paper streamer again points carrier landing first three pictures order show J Rosencranz J Eggum J Petrzelka readying planes Picture four has winners L R H Naperkowski Tied 1st J Waits 3rd J E Walts 2nd J Rategan Tied 1st Notice battle-damaged carrier Pictures information G Parenti JACKSONVILLE IL Some up-and comtng Combat fliers ten- eleven-year-olds took part Doe Passen s Combat Funtest L R First place J Miller second place J Holt third place M Alston Future killmasters sky LOUISVILLE KY Club #895 Louisville RIC Club held two-day fun-fly home field turnout great 35 pilots 42 aircraft Some 700 spectators entertained flying candy drop children well parachute two never returned earth Captured UFOs Picture shows flightline two-day affair Next have D McDaniel Delta airlines 727 Looks like real crowd pleaser Heres candy drop plane pilot C Drake Hes still waiting parachute come down J Bayer aerobatic smoke P-S 1 have enough information pictures fill about half column After blank pages will appear Get club print People planes identifying information needed Model Aviation / Michigan / Minnesota / Wisconsin Don Bentfield Vice President 1440W Minnehaha St Paul MN 55104-1909 612 645-2984 612645-1223 FAX dbenffield@junocom dbentfield @worldnetattnet Dave Gish 5435 State Hwy 99 Wapello IA 52653 Bud Gorman PO 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 Lindatrom MN 55045 Mike Zingery 6496S 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 MI 48167 Ph 810486-4800 Its hard think January writing column know its coming travels interesting thing pointed out clubs throughout District isone heavily attended events during year Jan 1st New Years Freeze Fly whatever want call points out frustration level northern modeling community during winter months Sure its fun build awhile sure would fun just grab airplane head out field adding three layers clothing However have mall shows exhibits school stuff kids indoor flying swap meets auctions other things provide social aspects sport Its always amazing stories grow larger flying skills increase incidents especially youve forgotten about seem funnier ever before youre beginning wonder youll ever get everything done before spring quitting job now club elections over officers place challenge Dist Club officers set some club goals 98 Become Leader Club plan least different event help members improve flying skills plan Club Picnic Open House sponsors local community plan Funds-For-Charity event plan least school aviation activity kids can furnish Delta Darts want Remember sport has something nearly everyone clubs should provide easy way find uary 1998 165 Minneapolis MN Washburn High School teacher Jeff Kreis part 32- Molly Lein flight instructors student Aircraft Design class Eight teams Midland RIC Modelers Club Midland Ml building Gentle Lady Sophisticated said weather lousy Lady gliders Minnesota R/C Soaring youngsters never noticed Photo Society assisting project D Bergstrom Photo J Ladwig Students Midland Parkdale Hank Liliequist Don Patterson lend Elementary School check out full scale skills group North View Jr aircraft part aviation program High students fourth year sponsored Midland R/C Modelers program sponsored Club Photo D Bergstrom Minneapolis Model Aero Club Photo J Ladwig Six students Oak Grove Intermediate School Bloomington MN thirty students Webster Open School St Paul MN launch airplanes Minneapolis Metrodome dome big enough world competition limited strictly kids Photo J Ladwig Bob Dolly Wischer join flight line Milwaukee Area Radio Kontrol Society MARKS float fly Bob AMA Hall Fame member showed eighty years hasnt slowed down piloting skills MARKS club have sponsored float fly four years Bong Recreation Area Wisconsin its rated premier event Photo R Knetzger great group sixth graders Midland Parkdale Elementary School withSummer Will Return Cedar Rapids airplane built flew PhotoSkyhawks Annual Float Fly Hannen Lake D Bergstromnear Cedar Rapids IA Photo D Gish I] I-li 1 [e uII3 1 1 10] b i Arkansas Loursana New Mexico Oldahonra Texas George M Aldrich Vice President 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 AMA Line 210 650-4707 FAX answers 6th ring away E-mail noblur@junocom Associate Vice Presidents Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 817 662-5587 Sandy Frank 105 N Brazos St Weatherford TX 76086 817 599-7131 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 126-/2 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 Modeling has varied interests virtually impossible person keep up leading edge event type model fly An expert phase will quickly find have new learning curve getting involved another have seen rare individual can win world championship Wakefield now FIB short time competitive pylon racing Joe Foster once did talented Joe us keep pretty welt involved similar types world have today makes time precious commodity Ive spoken before about AMA has changed 90% competition orientation thats less 7% competition now appears some 50% membership really modelers flyers seems fast paced lives make time dear just dont have time build anymore Are members less important scratch builder bet less important have definite responsibility pass some heritage people though really new model aviation Lets take random example person has attracted flying R/C first thing told finds club initial instruction must join AMA No background just HAS join Human nature says will certain amount resentment tight away After 3 years Cat Birds Seat Ive come believe much anti-AMA feeling would avoided someone would take time explain just what AMA Number AMA US Next formed represent model aviation nation service individual local efforts idea pool funds group what individual could accomplish alone should made clear fact AIvIA alone responsible protected frequency radio system just purchased prime importance Finally new member should know AMA representative chosen pass time nation world non-profit provide protective insurance secondary just couple services offered Personally building models relaxing pressure relieving thing Ive ever done life An hour two evening doing some building can create marvelous state mind know us feel way too important remember newer members have probably never cut piece balsa will too busy try building some will never want have solid AMA need least make effort embrace newbies make feel belong Seldom ever hear someone wanting give praise another Recently Howell Gwin wrote about fellow member Beaumont Barustormers R/C Club seems Mr Leo Rick now 81 years young has exemplary example what means devoted modeler club member served secretary least 25 years greatest attribute always willing help need help advice tip AMA cap Mr Rick wish years such happiness thank profusely contribution modeling Enough soapbox stuff Ive got some information share will find important Tip Month fortunate have Bert Striegler District VIII Bert retired major oil company after holding high position years R&D experience Hes aero engineer boot long time modeler well ardent engine collector following message received him recently Methanol under conditions partial combustion produces formic acids rapidly attack iron forming iron formate looks like rust actually jewelers rouge JEWELERS ROUGE gina gave us beautifully polished cylinders test cars wore about 040-inch 10000 miles oils use usually prevent acid attack castor being whole lot better some synthetics Castor polar simply coats iron displaces everything else Most 4strokes recommend synthetics suffer bearing corrosion 2-strokes arent immune some after run oil easy to spread throughout engine 4bangers After run oil such Rislone Marvel Mystery air tool oil have spoken over years just ignore advice Knowing letting jewelers rouge GROW engines dont coat moving parts steel may make sense Iron components steel 166 Model Aviation 4De Hill Mr Help Anyone CDd Tulsa Glue Dobbers CL stunt meet Sept 2021 Rush Loy placed 2nd Beginner Event Keep up Rush youll catch pretty Krystal King 1st Matthew Murphee 3rd Tulsa Glue Dobbers stunt meet Most young flyers have active parents supporting What way curb drive shootings District VIII well represented AMA 97 Nats L-R B Mears 1st Mears 2nd both Lubbock P Cartier NJ 3rd Ray Krupa Mi 4th Roy Krupa Dallas 5th Mears family name Fast Combat Texas An outstanding A-b Wart Hog Ed Couch Ft Worth Tx beautiful ship reports flew good looked Broken Arrow Field Dreams Fan Fly Photos Marlin McGee rado Kansas / Nebraska / North Dakota South Dakota / Wyoming Russ Miller Vice President PO Boa 128 Soles ND 58570 Days 701 445-3332 Evenings 701 220-3190 Fan 701446-3323 rrniIIer339@aoIcom Associate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Tray Lapp 1618 Houston Dr Bismarck 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 571 03-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Blimp owned piloted Rich Kuenning member Lincoln Sky Nights Lincoln NE Thanks again Jason Luebe piloting full scale paraplane dropping candy small children crowd also thank hardworking Russ Ballou Jeremy Encinger Cook Shack Supervisor Kathy Machmuller organizing food service Gary Sandsted HiFlyers Secretary-Treasurer John Boord Srs eleven foot 1936 Buccaneer powered Saito 120 4 cycle News Nebraska Lincoln Sky Knights 1997 Giant Scale Fly books held July 12th 13th new 20 acre flying site went hitch Saturday very windy lot hangar went on Sunday greeted light south wind partly cloudy sky 21 registered pilots approximately 25 aircraft LSK member Terry Majewski treated us man full scale airshow full scale home built Boredom Fighter Bi plane Concessions best area Greg Meyer providing smoked chicken sausage Paul Wanda Cooper provided usual fully stocked concession stand thanks LSK members worked long hard get field ready members helped make event successful event dedicated memory longtime LSK IMAA member Don Neill Don passed away suddenly June master builder very good friend scratch built Giant scale 30s racers known far wide modeling community has lost very valuable member friend great time everyone See ya next year Craig Sparks Submitted Jack Sibert AVP District IX Nebraska HiFlyers Model Airplane Club Grand Island Nebraska 1997 OLD-TIMER FUNFLY September 7 1997 perfect day funfly especially old-timer funfly Very little central Nebraska wind allowed gentle aircraft cruise minimal effort Over 50 aircraft types present almost being flown 35 registered pilots billed Old Timer design event also encouraged pilots high wing trainers also participate non-competitive environment quick survey true old-timer designs present disclosed Old Reliable New Ruler 1941 Pacer 84-inch Powerhouse 84-inch Privateer Trenton Terror GA Birdwing Pacific Ace Pete N Pol Miss America 1937 Cumulus 84-inch 1936 Buccaneer eleven foot 1936 Buccaneer six 84 Flying Quakers Other interesting aircraft present included Waco Biplane two quarter scale WWI Fokker D-VJJs John Boord Sr unknowingly shows off new club T-shirt HiFlyers Grand Island Nebraska Logo February 1998 167 Rich Keunnings blimp Two colorful old-timers Lincoln Sky Nights new field located 134th Waverley Rd Waverley NE Associate vice Presidents U kI 11 [si U 14 Lo] 1 — Arizona / California / Hawaii / Nevada / Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone 602 708-0222 E-mail richh@primenetcom httpj/wwwama-1 Ocorn/ama Glenn Cafler Walnut Creek California 510 933-2086 Michael Harrington Kaneohe Hawaii 808 239-6682 Gary Hover Visalia California 209747-0287 Kal Jensen Reno Nevada 702 329-6430 John Krohn Whittier California 310 692-4177 Bob Reynolds Tucson Arizona 520 296-8183 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner Sacramento California 916 362-1962 See last months column additional AVPa Coordinators September 5 1997 101st Squadron Screaming Eagles AMA District X lost great friend fellow modeler Virgil Wilbur pictured above died age 70 just short 14th Annual Seebree Hayes CL contest directed years Virgil avid control line modeler president Los Angeles based Screaming Eagle club strong supporter youth charitable events such annual Marine Corps Toys Tots Below . group photo scale control line pilots taken Seebree Hayes contest October 12 Pictured few Virgils fellow modelers will miss him dearly 1997 AMA National Aeromodeling Exposition huge success due large part support provided City Alameda Mr Fred Framsted Parks & Recreation Department Mr Framsted instrumental arranging use expansive tarmac recently closed Alameda Naval Air Station site of Expo events Expo 98 drawing board look Alameda site center piece next years modeling extravaganza Expo 98 Approved November 8 Executive Council meeting District X proposed repeating AMA National Aeromodeling Exposition San Jose California area 1998 unanimous enthusiastic show support Executive Council approved Expo 98 established operating budget support event tentative dates Expo August22 through August 30 Labor Day falls September 7 placing Expo two weeks prior holiday Mark calendars now plan week great modeling fun see IMS PasadenaJanuary 89 & 10. AMA District X planning several educational meetings group discusssons during 1998 IMS Model Hobby Show Pasadena AMA will inviting clubs Intro Pilots attend special program development meeting District X plans District meeting special awards luncheon Stop AMA booth location scheduling information Till next time. Keepem safe Keepem flyn ing day Expo 97s Giant Scale Flyin saw estimated crowd 1500 spectators participants Held historic Naval Air Station Alameda northeast edge San Francisco Bay site breathtaking weather perfect. hospitality extended City Alameda absolutely phenomenal AMA District X extend deepest gratitude thanks City Alameda Parks Recreation staff Like modelers Jacob Yetter Mesa Arizona shares intense love model aviation Jacob uses specially designed transmitter fly EZ Sport 40 help AMA Intro Pilots Vic Westlund John Midgorden Arizona Model Aviators Jacob last seen making low inverted passes working perfecting aerobatic maneuvers 168 Model Aviation 4 Alaska / Idaho Montana Oregon Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 9721 3-0090 503 234-4439 EMAIL vpxi@pacifiercom Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 15618 NE 56th Way Redmond WA 98052 Al Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkinson 319 Yellowstone Billings MT 59101 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Reeves Lippincott 1201 Farrow Circle Anchorage AK 99504-2237 Mike Hazel 1073 Windemere Dr NW Salem OR 97304 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vickaburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Boa 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Snaer 781 Lillnoet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Jamie Metcalf recently turned 8 very enthusiastic young pilot Jamie flying third plane pictured fall hasnt wrecked yet just keeps improving flying skills moving up advanced aircraft According Bruce Hadella President Big Sky R/C Modelers Great Falls Montana Jamie inspiration other flyers doesnt just bore holes hot dog around sky flies flight makes works precision flight maneuvers goal compete pattern next year Jamies able coach Granddad former AVP Glen Mischke Bruce also wrote Big Sky club several successful meets year including Pattern Jet Fly-In Fun Flys along Open House working authorization funding get runway paved put cap recent site improvements Pat Johnson came clear Boise fly P-40 Riegel Inaugural AVP Mike Hazel sent following Fantastic describe response sentiments expressed participants Bill Riegel Model Park Inaugural Contest Salem Oregon August 23&24 event put Western Oregon Control Line Flyers celebrate development date field make other fliers region aware facility Over weekend contestants flew Aerobatics Racing Balloon Bust Combat Speed events schedule fairly relaxed allow entrants plenty time visit enjoy activities Some 27 modelers signed up fly whole bunch other modelers came out woodwork spectate check out new field Sunday during break action special ceremony award President Mark Wahlster told crowd flying field came existence primarily because vision work Salem City Councilman Bill Riegel Unfortunately Bill passed away shortly after field established Bills widow Ruth Riegel hand receive special commemorative gift WOLF presentation high point week-end club plans hold events facility 98 hope see Last month promised photos Moses Lake RIC Modelers activities Grant County Fair Ed Way supplied words photos Incidentally different touch used club year outstanding aircraft raffled off beautiful DC-3 2 YS-45s special exhaust headers Moses Lake RIC Club members left Ray Talnter Jim Tabor John Reich Casey McKay show public modelers make planes Casey McKay 1 Jim Tabor worked building board Video flight simulator get attention Ed Way 1 Jim Tabor clubs new framed AMA poster Casey McKay admires Grand Prize winning entry Super Sportster May family have wonderful year 1998 uary 1998 169 Jamie Metcalf plane
Edition: Model Aviation - 1998/02
Page Numbers: 153, 154, 155, 156, 157, 158, 159, 160, 161, 162, 163, 164, 165, 166, 167, 168, 169
A Academy Model Aeronautics Auo 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 year Academy awards scholarships deserving high school seniors intend pursue higher education local state colleges universities awards provided budgeted amount general funds monies individual organization donations Basic awards Charles H Grant Scholarships Applicants screened ranked national test scores class ranking school community activities modeling activities other criteria Recipients must AMA members minimum three years prior applying enrolled accredited institution following school year Screening final selections committee Betty Stream Cliff Telford Ed McCollough Russ Miller Charlie Bauer Bob Underwood its recommendations presented AMA Executive Council approval Out 35 applicants five Charles H Grant scholarships totaling $25000 awarded Following brief biographical sketches winner Thomas Akers $6000 winner Thomas graduated Thousand Oaks High School Thousand Oaks California attending Cal Poly State University San Luis Obispo _____planning major aeronautical engineering high school studies included advance placement courses such areas physics economicslAmerican political systems English calculus schedule included program manufacturing technologies Thomas president Science Club Construction Club member International Club Academic Decathlon Team principal first chair French Horn player Conejo Youth Symphony addition high school band played alto sax Jazz Band also sang church choir active member local Boy Scout Explorer Post Thomas got apprenticeship through AMA club member lead opportunity specialize composite structure fabrication full-scale aircraft As result Thomas employed local design fabrication shop tasks included building display models flying prototypes new military commercial aircraft Thomass modeling began age 11 parents bought him Gentle Lady Sailplane taught fly joined Thousand Oaks Soaring Society TOSS constructing model club members used models instruct him flying Gentle Lady completed Thomas began entering local club contests won national local soaring awards ensuing years Recent modeling activities have led him design scratch-built sailplanes including creating molds fuselage cutting foam core wings Thomas said people Southern California find skills level feel comfortable having him build repair airplanes high point 1997 modeling experience accompanying United States F3B team Ankara Turkey serve two ground crew members World Championships Thomas said challenge modeling has helped him allowing relate physics mumbo jumbo real life applications could over again thing would change modeling career would start sooner Tabulated Certified Public Accounting firm Brady Ware Schoenfeld Inc results announced Wednesday November 26 1997 Copies complete tabulation can obtained contacting Mary Lou Vojslavek AMA Headquarters District II Vice President *WesDeCou1517 Joe Beshar875 Ray Juschkus361 Others69 District IV Vice President * Chuck Foreman751 Others12 District VI Vice President * Charlie Bauer1867 Jim Sears1400 Others77 District VIII Vice President Sandy Frank1305 Others85 District X Vice President * Rich Hanson1891 Others122 * incumbent February 1998 153 View HQ See Page 184 Michael Harrison Another $6000 winner Michael graduate Lakeside High School Hot Springs Arkansas pursuing pre dentistiy University Arkansas Michael ranked first graduating class gradepoint average supplemented advanced placement classes biology chemistry calculus-based physics class Beyond classroom Michael found much fill schedule Clubs included Spanish Future Business Leaders Youth Youth Math Beta Club Fellowship Christian Athletes also lettered basketball golf During four years Michael named Outstanding Student club academic activity Senior named National Honor Society Michael Eagle Scout Troop 2 Ounchita Area Council Hot Springs project supervising eight people determining flood level nine campgrounds central Arkansas area Scouts also resulted hours trail clean-up other projects As volunteer St Josephs Regional Health Center Michael worked infonnation desk assisted other ways Michael also earned rank Master Grand Knight being youth leader St Johns Catholic Youth Ministry faith very important said cany everywhere go Michael member Mid-America Hying Club Hot Springs ifi cannot remember time did fly model airplanes sald father started soon could hold transmitter has competitively flying Radio Control Aerobatics about four years first contest Houston TX earmarked discouraging experience However hard work concentration heeding fathers advice resulted trophy spite having compete against adults took much tmphy home contest Houston said Michael leamed does matter something seems begin outcome will whatever want want badly enough read somewhere life 10% what happens 90% react Zawistoski $5000 recipient Carl graduate Edgewood High School Ellettsville Indiana attending Rose Hulman Institute Technology Valedictorian high school graduating class Carl played percussion jazz concert marching bands lead individual awards participation special groups employment local musical functions During sophomore junior senior years lettered soccer involved German Club Academic Super Bowl Soccer Club Throughout Carls high school years independent study research scientific fields led awards USAF US Navy NASA RCA science departments Purdue Evansville Yale 1995 Carl received scholarship attended National Science Foundation Exploration Careers Science Indiana University worked Dr Michael Hosek researching performing experiments etching titanium tips tunneling electron microscope activities awards prompted designing building 34meter wind tunnel used experiments such measuring lift-to-drag ratio changing angle incidence canard wing observing airflow over sailboat mast different vortex generators Carl has working part-time two years High Energy Physics Department Indiana University CERN/ATLAS Particle Detector Project under Drs Harold Ogren David Rust Carls modeling activity began age six plastic airplanes experimental prowess led him using spare kit parts design new modelsbalsa gliders mbber-powered Free Flight models special emphasis canards Now flying Radio Control sailplanes occupies modeling interests basic idea creating engineering own thoughts working gizmos has always intrigued said First paper airplanes reached new levels learning moving complicated forms models drive discovering new information through process engineering keeps rebuilding paper airplanes Ronald Alexander Burns Alex $4000 recipient Alex graduated Austin High School Decatur Alabama advanced diploma attending University Alabama majoring engineering Alex pursued college prep program included variety advanced placement honors courses science-related areas math English Computer programming studies also played important role helped schools team garner first place Freed Hardeman University High School Programming competition Alex received variety awards including National Honor Society VFW Voice Democracy Winner Mu Alpha Theta math honor society American Legion award high school activities included band newspaper varsity soccer Chemistry Club French Club As newspaper editor used computer skills help create layout method publicationrather sending professional printerresulting considerable savings school soccer clinic coach Boys Girls Club office assistant Adult Community Education program also served information desk Parkway Hospital Morgan County Volunteer Bureau St Anns church youth group claimed portion time did math science tutoring Alexs modeling career started age nine learned fly Sig Kadet Senior uncle built dad leamed him Since other models have built flown tendency toward military aircraft have really enjoyed warbirds seem real showstoppers club flying field said Alex F4U quarterly project winner club Decatur Model Airplane Club About four years ago began racing club version Quickie-500 model called Club 20 racer powered 20-sized engine Two years ago season point champion also Q-500 judge pylon 2 building Global Raven powered Saito 90 note committee upon notification scholarship Alex wrote Thank generous scholarship toward education never imagined that time spent basement would ever amount anything airplanes fun Jake $4000 winner Jake graduated McNary High School Keizer Oregon pursuing mechanical engineering degree Whitworth College Spokane Washington hopes someday design full-scale aircraft preparation engineering Jake focused variety subjects math science drafting number courses advanced placement lettered swimming four years high school state champion 50-yard freestyle member track team four years receiving varsity letter year During senior year state meet finalist 110-yard high hurdles 300-yard intermediate hurdles During summer 1997 participated 154 Model Aviation k meet Shanghai China Junior National Swim meet Clovis California active member church youth group involved road clean-up soup kitchens Jakes modeling career began age eight received inexpensive Control Line model rapidly developed interest quickly hooked model airplanes said course enjoying activity took notice group called Keizer RC Association Through help instructor learned fly purchased Super Sportster 40 kit building flying model took notice something called Free Flight said new grabbed interest very quickly Through contact Ed Whitten regarding some plans Jake contacted Andrew Tagliafico concerning indoor activity area Through Andys help Willamette Modelers club Jake began entering local indoor meets Jakes early indoor efforts progressed PAl Federation Aeronautique Intemationale level building flying FiD models competed World Championships United States first-ever Junior competitor won title Junior World Champion two-flight total 7201 minutes just recently finished first variable pitch propeller Im anxious test look out Steve Brown Caesar Banks said Scholarships awarded addition Charles H Grant awards Criteria based factors specified contributors names awards made following details awards recipients Hutchinson Scholarship Presented applicant exemplifies outstanding achievement Free Flight Jake Palmer awarded $1000 Weak Signals year Weak Signals RC Club conducts special raffle during exposition Toledo proceeds donations awarded club top Grant scholarship recipient year $4000 donation equally distributed between Thomas Akers Michael Harrison Sig Scholaiship Monies based financial need modeling activity Matthew ted Sig Manufacturing Company $2500 award given Matthew Arunski Manchester Missouri graduated honors Patkway South High School Manchester attending University Kansas Architectural Engineering Program addition excellent academic record Matthew participated football wrestling four-year tennis team member member schools award-winning debate team proud serving Peer Teacher working seventh graders about importance selfesteem individuality represented school Boys State elected State Representative position Matthew also volunteered St Josephs Hospital information desk Working school active development Habitat Humanity effort forming core group students build houses during summer less fortunate Matthew devoted time Circle Concern local organization helps families need maintenance worker City Manchester Parks Recreation Department Matthew has active AMA member since 1990 modeling career began age five first flew 1hA Control Line models first competition experience Balloon Burst sponsored Lafayette Esquadrille Club St Louis area third-place win along fathers interest Combat stimulated him design compete Combat 1993 age 14 placed second Slow Combat first Combat AMA Nationals Lawrenceville Illinois Since has opportunities reveal prowess competitive skills am excited continue utilize skills conceptualization design college have fostered through years model design construction said Matthew AMA did just allow opportunity fly models helped develop skills will continue use Academy offers heartfelt congratulations scholarship winners wishes success future endeavors aeromodeling experiences profound thank individuals organizations generous donations made scholarships possible uary 1998 155 Executive Council Meeting Highlights Motions made November 8-9 1997 Executive Council Meeting ig Minu notions sh official untd Vice Presiden MOTION C Bauer VI moved G Aldrich VIII seconded accept single candidate statement two publications Motion passed unanimously MOTION II C Bauer VI moved W De Cou II seconded approve 1998 Nats have 5A status dates being Indoor May 27-31 Johnson City TN Outdoor July 10-August 4 Muncie IN Motion passed unanimously MOTION III E McCollough XI moved C Bauer -~VI seconded accept 1998 Operating Budget Motion passed unanimously MOTION IV B Brown III moved C Bauer VI seconded sum $125000 added proposed budget advertising/marketing research line 7009080 marketing/public relations Motion passed unanimously MOTION V B Brown III moved R Miller IX seconded amend budget increase line 6000100 $4321884 Motion passed unanimously ED note Line #6000 100 refers income Open Full memberships MOTION VI E McCollough XI moved W De Cou II seconded amend budget increase line 7105450 $4500 Motion passed unanimously ED note Line #7105450 refers AMA budget item Homecoming/Grand Event MOTION VII E McCollough XI moved W De Cou ~II seconded amend budget increase line 7009060 $8000 Celebration Pioneers Motion passed unanimously ED note Line #7009060 refers AMA budget item special events MOTION VIII E McCollough XI moved W De Cou II seconded amend budget increase line 6005600 $195000 Motion passed unanimously ED note Line #6005600 refers income AMA expects receive Supply/Souvenir sales MOTION IX B McCollough XI moved C Bauer VI seconded adjust amount allocated FAI competitors projected actual FAI approved amount Motion passed unanimously 4 MOTION X E McCollough XI moved B Brown III seconded accept Capital Budget Motion passed unanimously MOTION XI J McNeill V moved D Bentfield VII seconded rescind Motion V July 1997 council meeting motion adopt 2nd page Publications Committees General Policies Model Aviation columns July 22 1995 Executive Council minutes Appendix V Motion failed 5 yes IV V VIII NAA 8 no II III VI VII IX X XI EVP ON XII R Miller IX moved B Brown III seconded have $3000 added District V budget balance 1997 Motion passed 11 yes II III IV VI VII IX X XI EVP NAA 1 no VIII 1 abstain V MOTION XIII R Miller IX moved W De Cou II seconded Executive Director having met requirements position will receive bonus stated contract Motion passed 12 yes II III IV V VI VII VIII IX X XI EVP NAA representative out room time vote Executive Council members present Sunday meeting MOTION XIV C Foreman IV moved D Holland EVP seconded funds received sale Reston VA Property along future payments mortgage placed special interest bearing account until such time funds released construction AMA headquarters building AMA property Muncie Indiana See Motion XVI Motion tabled MOTION XV D Holland EVP moved E llough seconded MOTION XIV tabled Motion passed 7 yes II III VI XI EVP NAA 5 no IV V VIII X 1 absent IX MOTION XVI C Foreman IV moved D Holland EVP seconded funds received sale Reston VA Property placed restricted fund purpose AMA HQ building facility Motion passed12 yes II III IV V VI VII VIII X XI EVP NAA MOTION XVII R Hanson X moved W De Cou II seconded AMA National Aeromodeling Exposition held again 1998 area San Jose California $10000 operating fund established Motion passed 10 yes II III IV V VI VII VIII X XI NAA MOTION XVIII R Hanson X moved B Brown III seconded AMA Executive Council approve dollar dollar matching fund grant 1997 Flying Site Assistance Fund up maximum $10000 distributed Pomona Valley Model Airplane club upon adequate demonstration expended matching funds toward development site Motion passed 10 yes II III IV V VI VII VIII X XI NAA 156 Model Aviation l erly 1 LEG AMAs HistoryPast Present Future John Worth HISTORY IN THE MAKING Typically history thought recording what has already happened Yet making history continuous ongoing activityhistory being made happens Furthermore possible make some history happen according plan Thats what happens events such Nationals scheduled advance schedulethe AMA Contest Calendar examplewe know what expect expect expect have fair idea likely participate knew therefore scheduled 1996 Celebration Eagles Muncie would big event famous modelers attending obvious advance would major historical occasion unknown big successful event would Now can look back appreciate bigger successful expected so-called once lifetime experience now based popular response 1996 event plus some new favorable factors can expect experience will repeated 1998 Already dubbed Year Pioneer 1998 has scheduled what being called Celebration Eagles II So now looking forward another once lifetime event big difference between 1996 1998 events good possibility number Hall Famers able attend 1996 may present 1998 Among Bill Winter Frank Zaic Ben Shereshaw Mike Granieri Hurst Bowers Walt Good Bob Holland Hewitt Phillips etc same time first Eagles event have said would come another scheduled So appears Eagles II could memorable 1996 event opened AMA NATS schedule year similar manner perhaps historical significance 1998 event will serve kickoff annual SAM Society Antique Modelers Championships practically guaranteeing number famous modelers attendance will greaterthe nature SAM organization members oldtimers active contest fliers 50 years ago perspective once again responsible establishment AMA mid-thirties will gathering Muncie Thus again will historical reunion already part AMA s history event intended old-timers important AMA members ages participatethe mixture will add flavor what AMA today Young old sharing fun fellowship aeromodeling Keep mind come event relatively new members AMA will part what will looked upon future another great past historical events lives sure among part segment AMAs history start scheduling now Plan arrive Muncie Friday afternoon September 11 1998 attend welcoming party night AMA Museum following Saturday night 12th plan beat Pioneers Banquet some very special presentations will made honor certaln heroes history Next plan start contest flying SAM Champs begins Sept 13th continues through 18th havent SAM Champs will enjoy spectrum competition events hall back beginnings AMA some modern twists make flying incredible show factor makes simply repeat old-time contests Back beginnings everyones engines ran well nor did fliers know tricks obtaining outstanding performance Today however based past years flying learning applying experiences performance level uniformly high Often bad luck shoulda known better mistakes separates winners losers Compared old days big difference seldom lot cranldng cussing trying get engines run techniques have perfected including knowing pick good air just much wind rubber motors torque meters back get reliable dethermalizer action again history interesting models basically what years ago theyre supposed lot has leamed about make fly right good bad weather Models now being flown well often thought dogs inconsistent competence level generally much higher average antiquer today could apply present knowledge days old would probably have champion back Regardless hes having fun now before shows spirit pervades SAM champs 1998 offers prime time part Meanwhile campaign recognize Pioneers special emphasis will 70 years age 1998 continuing goal induct deserving honor AMA Hall Fame being restricted five six typically inducted year reality under current selection process potential Hall Famers will live long enough enjoy celebrity status could entitled idea diminish status already Hall Fame suddenly adding bunch Rather aim get deserve honor still around Posthumous induction Hall Fame satisfactory situation cant avoided can avoided general sentiment seems Get Done sidelight already Hall Fame generally dont seem find matter urgencytheyre already too bad about Yet will readily admit process often matter luck candidates given year can make world difference voting significant fact less 100 people Hall Fame date AMA having existence 61 years thats average less two people inducted per year current membership base about 150000 members percentage inductees looks skimpier Should satisfied say having few people Hall Fame recognition good situation intent exploration situation constructive assumption majority members agree situation could improved Toward end would appreciated reading would advise AMA district Vice-Presidents feeling issue Whether get people Hall Fame sooner might happen via present selection process think its important have contributed progress aeromodeling receive appropriate recognition ongoing effort solicitation biographies such people accumulation file ready access membership interested knowing about biographies being gathered AMA Historian Norm Rosenstock will provide basis future publicity honors possible awards addition writing AMA history about stood out above rank file Its part knowing came guide us going uary 1998 157 C4NI WTJ XU m Doug Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 757-7454 make special trip see museum headquarters flying site Having flying site same place have headquarters has allowed us convert Nats losing proposition positive cash flow situation done past year statement operations Nationals produced below will shortly complete year financial statements will become available will give some tentative numbers soon available final numbers will have wait until auditors complete work time will begin furnish copies balance sheet income expense statement other items interest Executive Council meeting will held Saturday Sunday November 8-9 1997 column has Monday November 10 deadline leaves problem what write hope able present summary form some proposed receipts expenditures year 1998 though Budget Committee has worked proposed budget department heads Executive Director others have input often items Executive Council wants add various reasons considerations budget items Like everything else have something give up something big compromise event get budget finalized am going give parts will wait until completed will talk about some other items instead budget passed contained changes exact totals ready today other matters travels concern hear whether AMA intends get business land ownership Since have flying site Muncie lot people have assumed going spread out buy similar sites everywhere some talk about trying have district flying sites something within present intent capability AMA own land manage have constant lawsuits loss land improvements vandalism etc would require constant monitoring have money organization intent present time Muncie property used great deal frequency during flying season expos special events such Celebration Eagles coming year will homecoming another Grand Event hobby industry relationship between AMA hobby industry important both groupsto continue development good products increase number people building airplanes Nationals some international meets local district meets special interest groups fly Muncie site have never Muncie really would worth time go whether attend Nats just ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONPOTICS Nationals October 31 1997 Nats Incume Mechanics Fees Entry Fees Late tntry Fees Outdoor FF Entry Fees Indoor FF totry Fees teent Fees Late Event Fees Dorm Fees Trophy Spoosorships Nato Booth Space Concessions Hobby Shop Sales Less Cost Items Sold Soaseoir Sales Less Cost Items Sold Miscellaneous Total Rats Income Rats tepense Rats Planoing Meetings Equipment Rental & Repairs Officials Trasel Officials Lodgong Officials Hats Shirts etc Staff Trasel & Lodging Cars Trucks Trailers Miscellaneous Supplies & Freight Trophies Telephonen Officials Parties Aeards Rats Pt Posters Signs Forms losurance & Other Eapeose Site Rental Contest Supplies Indoor Free Flight Outdoor Free Flight Total Rats Cost MATS EI INCCW OR COST SHH HO tee tee eu tee 28 78t 12 327586 1118663 6599 79 39 698 19 228557 see ee 347e IC 1787 He 35 158 Model Aviation BC @ ee 3286312 tee 1 OH 75 3e HO 16148 624 458684 eee 6 e64 47 128 ee 48655 385 19 11547 le 7483 6743 e ee 343686 393198 5 eu ee 32397 Hee e ee 35 521 H9 4169 le mi F-li 1 [ UE1 1 ie] 1 Connecticut Maine Massachusetts New Hampshire / Rhode Island/Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 -1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 AlIen Road Billerica MA 01821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-31 46 MC McGuftin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 03106-1077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1866 STATE OF MAINE SCALE SHOOT OUT event has held past five years seems get better year addition two days scale flying Bar-B-Que Saturday night worth attending its own merits contests just happen usually through efforts several clubs members cases some people seem much work co ordinating efforts other people contest Ray Robin LaBonte seem spark plugs Also Robins family did much work food stand Bar B-Que Also Bill Reeve Dave Skillings contributed greatly What heck lot people involved great jobthanks great week-end have numerous pictures sent Peter Flanigan Mac McGuffin some own too column next month plan show some pictures Pittsfield Mall show month after use some Maine Lets see what happens plans Listed pilots event order placing rest column will contaln some pictures have FUN SCALE SPORTSMAN 1 Carl JacksonSuper Chipmunk 2 Carl PetersonPiperJ-3 3 Jeff CampbellExtra 300 4 Keith MeyB-17 5 James GleasonTA-152 6 Linwood WhittenLaser 200 7 Harry NewmanAeronca 7AC 8 Mark DuvalBT-13 9 Al LavigneSuper Chipmunk 10 Ara DedakianBrewster Buffalo 11 Roland WoodworthWaco 12 William CroneFly Baby Bi-Plane FUN SCALE EXPERT 1 Tom Kosewski 2 Eric Guilmet 3 Peter Flanigan 4 John Chevalier 5 Jim Baker 6 Dave Skillings 7 Jack Buckley 8 Jack Owens 9 Bill Reeve 10 Ken Owens 11 Brenalley 12 Ron Gagner Sopwith Pup Spacewalker Sukhoi Decathlon Extra 230 Spacewalker Pitts Extra 300L T-28 Extra 300 Cessna 182 AT-6 SPORT SCALE SPORTSMAN 1 John WoodSpacewalker 2 Gus DeltwasStinson L-5 3 Mitch BuckleyExtra 300L 4 James GleasonP-40K 5 James SemomanPT-19 6 Jeff CampbellL-21 Super Cub 7 Keith MeyPiper J-3 8 Ara DedakianAeronca 7AC SPORT SCALE EXPERT 1 Charlie Nelson 2 Robert Pickney 3 Ed Estabrook 4 John Chevalier 5 Tom Kosewski 6 Lloyd Roberts 7 Roy Vallincourt 8 Bill Killiam 9 Ron Gagner 10 Jim Plucinski 11 Lindsey Smith 12 Richard Carlson 13 Bill Curliss 14 Bill Steffes 15 Jack Buckley TEAM SCALE 1 Steffes/Kohler 2 Mitchell/Guilmet 3 Thayer/Kill 4 SawyerlEstabrook 5 Nelson Labonte Waco VKS7F Piper NE- 1 P-47 Ryan STA Fokker D-VII Fly Baby Stinson L-5 Fokker D-VII Morrisey Bravo Fokker DR-i Decathlon Douglas Dauntless Waco YMF-5 AT-6 Facetmobile Hellcat Clip Wing J-3 Fly Baby Bipe P-40 Spacewalker II model retracts bomb drop weighed 115 pounds flew very well sound did seem scale February 1998 159 Bill Reeve T-28 Pica kit weighs 7 pounds powered OS 61 Retracts flaps Lloyd Roberts Fly Baby believe modeled after full size aircraft once owned Lloyd What could appropriate German dog under German airplane dog followed owner constantly two days am surprised needed nap Unfortunately know owners name Part pit area some airplanes flown during two days Keith Mey Stormville NY B-17 powered 4-05 electric motors Eric Guilmet flying Bill Mitchell observes judges put lot time sun time F i 1 [s ElM 1 1 is] 1 — 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 decou @ gramercyioacom Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightstown NJ 08020-4501 Roy Brown USAF AFCENT CMR 460 BOX SSS APO AC 09703 Ray Juschkus 09 Livrngstorr Street St James NY 1 178e James M Lewis PO St Ogderrbcrg NY 13669-0061 Dave Mathewson Sex 613 Comics NY 13531 Bill Miller PO Boo 335 Prioceton Jonctien NJ 08550 Tom Murray 31 voerhees Once Boskirrg Ridge NJ 07920 Marlene Nlkodem 407 Willow Street Lockyot NY 14094 Bitt Poytlrress 2 Hemlock CooS Seogejes NY 12477 Adam Suttler4t Perry Aveoce Latham NY 12110-2433 Terry Terrenoire tOt Srrritlrtield Or. Cedicolt NY 13760-4329 Frequency Coordinator Lon Suatar 53 AirpoS Oscego Coonty Airyod Foltorr NY 13069 315 599-6093 THE STATE OF THE DISTRICT Ive just returned home last Executive Council meeting current term Vice President results 1997 election wont known another few weeks could last column pen . least awhile Im going take opportunity give thoughts state district made some commitments prior special election Ill give view progress Ive made toward fulfilling opinions differ expect hear experience thus far tells reluctant let know feelings mail over past year has ranged simple questions pleas help thanks jobs well done Ive seen well-reasoned paragraphs explaining viewpoints different own . Ive swayed Ive seen vituperative diatribes akin exhibitionistic orgy young boy piece chalk outhouse wall missives have swayed too have will continue value comments criticisms suggestions Field acquisition retention efforts promised delivered havent won battle havent lost either Indeed some efforts have taken longer term office still going Galeville effort might result saving particular site will think have positive impact such efforts future Don Ross Aram Schlosberg Bob Langelius Jean Pailet name few have tireless efforts behalf would like save Galeville hours dollars have put effort numbers hundreds another site-related case able obtain funds help club finish runway project abandoned contractor ultimate completion project substantial positive impact club membership gave club grand opportunity involve local politicians photo op . almost always good idea Before read column will have started put place system district committees national coordinating body primary purpose will provide advice counsel manner field acquisition retention efforts across country Its overdue its plate Membership stimulation another key plank campaign platform last year early 90s hired marketing firm help promote AMA membership results very positive Indeed during years experienced highest membership numbers history decision made eliminate marketing effort membership began decline doing today recent dues increase can attributed large measure wholly membership decline have appointed chairman membership committee Executive Council has indicated its total support revitalized marketing effort way fixing membership problem research marketing professionals Look near term reports results effort personal opinion particular effort very foundation long-term viability organization dont wait reports Get out sign up member two own Communication key progress respects Weve done lot district enhance ability share opinions Weve always able telephone other mail used cheap Now e-mail Internet theres virtually no reason cant communicate real-time basis costeffective manner have seen District II web page yet AVP Dave Mathewson accepted Create Page challenge has done superb job Visit us http /www amadistrictiiorg page interesting forum club display its accomplishments upcoming events newsletters . whatever Get webmaster Dave give him suggestions what youd like see web page Some vital links communications chain AVPS Check column header whenever chance meet fine folks remember thank hours dedicated service district hobby write articles take pictures help solve problems fly less would like because time spent behalf get paid nothing satisfaction personal thanks efforts during past year District okay shape Im convinced can great shape Continued efforts scope magnitude weve started continued support dedicated modelers will make happen engine Without good engine doesnt make difference whos drivers seat . 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According CD John Hickey 230 registered pilots 27 states Canada Great Britain Australia 430 airplanes flight line display area Dave Baron owns beautiful B-17 John Hickey CD KRC Electric Fly flight line KRC Electric Fly very active VALLEY RIC CLUB Forty two entrants Northeast participated 25th Annual Fun Fly contest Sayre Pennsylvania Flying started pizza party Friday evening continued through Sunday winners received Baron engraved crystal bowls Jennings Plaques merchandise awards catered picnic Saturday evening enjoyed over 70 entrants club members families evenings events concluded big bang Rocky Rachau CD Dan Luchaco insisted contest enjoyment JACKSON RIC ACES Kyle Lewis great newsletter editor Jackson RIC Aces Jackson Ohio provided following picture clubrs banner Telemaster tow plane would appreciate knowledge banner towing construction call Kyle 614 286-6004 Incidentally Kyle sixteen years old has newsletter editor 2 P2 years AMA member 6 years Keep up excellent work banner February 1998 161 Wyoming Valley Modelers airshow Participants Valley R/C Fun Fly I1 11 LS ELU 1 t m Delaware / District Columbia / Maryland fNortli Carolina / Virginia Chuck Foreman Vice President 412 Pine Cone Ct Kill Devil Hill NC 27948 Phone 919 441-5855 Fax 919 441-6554 cforeman @rnodelaircraftorg Associate Vice Presidents George Abbott 8712 Westlake Ct Raleigh NC 27613 Phone 919 848-6719 Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144-1130 Phone 410 969-9356 Douglas Barry 5300 Olde Millbrooke Dr Glen Allen VA 23060 Phone 804 270-5039 Allen Eklund 8415 Maeve Ct Clemmons NC 27012 Phone 910 766-1231 Bob Champine 205 Tipton 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 Waynasboro VA 22980-3346 Phone 540 943-1684 Bliss Teague 625 5th Avenue SW Hickory North Carolina 28602 Phone 704 324-2164 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 910 488-5986 FLYING TIGERS R/C CLUB months column starts off letter Barrett Powell Hying Tigers RIC Club Morrisville NC Dear Chuck Hying Tigers RIC Club based Jordan Lake Pittsboro NC held its first what expected annual fly-in charity year charity MakeA-Wish Foundation eastern North Carolina Make-A-Wish Foundation internationally known organization sole purpose grant favorite wishes children under 18 have terminal illness life threatening medical conditions founded 1980 US now have 84 chapters US Make-A-Wish has chapters 15 other countries Hying Tigers chose Make-A-Wish Foundation because work kids also enjoy working youth expression kids face both young old see model aircraft lift off ground fly worth untold fortunes lands safely strive smiles go ear ear youth country continuing force behind expansion hobby encourage way can fund raising started 900 am Sunday October 5th attended over 46 pilots registered fly pilots brought 85 different aircraft ranging size 22-inch span up 42% scale 100-inch plus aircraft trainers scale fun-fly pattern gliders helicopters ducted fan jets meet numerous spectators came watch including several boaters Jordan Lake As first time event very happy both attendance flying Everybody good time everybody got fly Prizes donated Hobby Masters Raleigh NC Tower Hobbies Sig Manufacturing sincere thanks appreciation goes participated made premiere event successful photo left right District IV AVP George Abbott Club President Doug Kelly Member Parks Alexander Club VP Tom Evans photo group shot some pilots planes stretching length runway DISTRICT IV HELICOPTER CONTEST BOARD MEMBER District IV now has new helicopter contest board representative Marshall McClung has replaced Bob Harris has moved out District IV Marshall can reached 2722 Fawn Road SW Roanoke VA 24015 Marshall will represent Dist IV AMA helicopter contest board Below photo sent Marshall showing some Virginia crowd IRCHA helicopter internationals held R/C Aviation Country Club Hebron Ohio during August 7th thru 10th Left right Pres Edmunds Marshall McClung Richard Rakes Jim Pruitt Pete Gregores Ben Minor Noah Jesse James Lowery Kneeling best OFB Bruce Bennett Dist Ill just won heli-international straight line speed event vertical climb speed event BOB BABURA AVP MARYLAND Baltimore Area Soaring Society BASS unlimited soaring contest August 23rd 24th 30 contestants Sat 25 Sun altitude record being set Sun event held Walkersville Md yearly event Guy Dickes Pikesville Md broke 2 meter altitude record 3450 feet used thermal sniffer Onset Computer Corporations Data-Logger record altitude down loaded computer upon landing record now being processed Muncie glider used Mini Max Lots thermal activity day photo Guy Dickes after set new record 3450 feet DC RADIO CONTROL CLUB IMAA Bealton Fly-In hosted DCRC Club year superb ever weather perfect pilots great airplanes fabulous Friday over 50 pilots able make flights pilots far north New York far south North Carolina DCRC crew does fine job Fly-In has scheduled next Sept 10111213 1998 Dont miss info came DCRC Newsletter FRIENDLY HOBBY SHOP As closing note Virginia Beach area recently ran across good hobby shop called Debbies RC World found quite few things trying find long time Les Deb Modlin run shop keep up activity area located 2200 Commerce Parkway Virginia Beach Va Thats month Go take kid flying sign up new AMA Member Model Aviation 4 m I] F-I 1 LeI au 1 1 Associate Vice PresIdents Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 Wiihelmina Chihasz 2826 Arbor Place Knooville TN 37917 John G Cooper 4788 Cloister Cove Memphis TN 38118 James M Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr New Albeep MS 38652 Michael Gregory 305 Rockmoet Rd Greenville SC 28615 William T Haywood 4 Robin Circle Foley AL 36535 Karl Hensel 383 Briarwood 842 Meridian MS 39305 Loolse Izzo 286 Hantridge Way Wintersprings FL 32708 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornlne Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Chris Joiner 95 Lee Rd 238 Phenia City AL 36867 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Pueblo Pass Anniston AL 36206 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyrna GA 30082 Clifford Scholefield 4138 NW 33rd Place Galeessille FL 32606 Melvin Sires 781 Boardman Rd Aikee SC 29803 Frank Tiano 15300 Estancia Lane West Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Duzer 3604 N Riser Rd Gainesville GA 30506 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37385 Joseph Micalizzi HC 866 Boa 10397 Fajardo Puerto Rico 00738 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fields 183W Strickland Rd Inlerlachen FL 32148 Phone 904 684-2517 RC Contest Coordinator Kenneth glackmell 207W Sandoreek Rd Enterprise AL 36330 Phone 334 347-4721 need some micro-management few minutes YOUR micro-management micro supervision have tell what Several years ago minutes AMA Board Directors reported very condensed fashion after time lag individual votes Council Members shown Therefore faithfully reported accurately possible minutes page told voted issue Today AMA Hdqrs does very nice job printing Council minutes showing individual vote Im allowed take polls poll Just tell what Should continue re-print minutes Darrell Mims President Central Ala Sport flyers writes members club feel should report minutes AMA meetings anymore because now printed elsewhere magazine concentrate instead local Dist V news pictures can go either way Makes no difference What think Just yesterday finished Council meeting today Nov 10th deadline submission District Reports mag MOST meeting concerned itself budget minutes figures numbers could possibly report accuracy doublechecking Hdqrs Tell what do. Regarding monthly District news-reports Ed Hartley District has web page want copy visit web site URL http/wwwdatawldconilkcrc E-mail jemcneill@junocom Dont forget AMA has changed its dues structure Any young person 19 July 1 98 can now join AIVIA dollar Full coverage full everything except magazine mag would $12 like explosive bomb shells Read think can handle Dont frightened could you looking flying field . year mailed Shirley Malpass Dallas Georgia booklet Get Keep Flying Sites tape Partnerships explaining approach acquire flying field model airplane flying government officials club officers BCMA Bartow County Model Aviation club absorbed enclosed information went out street put info work Club President Bill Malpass reports video tape made hands County Commissioner other County dignitaries After 4 months persuasion convincing county officials have permitted club have field 5 year lease $1 year County officials became dedicated idea County can benefit allowing community reclaim land otherwise fit use snap club officers some County Officials L-R Bill Woods Club Safety Bill Malpass Pres Shirley Malpass Club Treas Gene Camp Bartow County Water Dept Admin Clarence Brown Bartow County Commissioner Denver Pool Club Sec Bruce Nebergall Club VP Heres snap Club Pres Bill awarding beautiful framed plaques County Water Dept Administrator Gene Camp L Bartow County Commissioner Clarence Brown R Ribbon-cutting ceremony remind everyone still have few booklets tapes left want both free pay postage order acquire flying field anything else constructive within club SOMEBODY some person has spark plug things going AMA Hdqrs cant cant YOU US Marine Corps Captain Trey Wilbourn now deceased has flying field named honor Huntsville RCRC club hosted its famous Fall Patten Championships recently Wilbourn Field snap memorial stone honor Capt Wilboum Huntsville once old Huntsvl airport Meet Mike Neville Bham RC Steve Wingard Bham pretty pit crew helper Sharman Corey Atlanta RC Club also held its 2nd Annual Senior Pattern Classic 3 weeks ago hosted entries above Club President CD Mike Jackson holding wife Rene Jackson happy husband wife team Mike told runway 300 50 paved really nice field Pattern same week-end drove Aiken South Carolina cover 11th Annual Fabulous Fall fly-In Aiken RC Soc ARCS AMA Assoc VP Mel Sires CDed affair Club Pres Bud Zobel told 60 contestants showed up want meet important people L-R DC Mel Sires background Carol Giordano Tony Giordano Allen Taylor Billy Moore grandson Kevin Garland & long-serving Assoc VP Richard Jackson Everyone field mentioned land owner PF Beck kindness consideration ARCS club allowing field use Clifford Scholefield prominent president Gainesville Flying Gators has accepted Associate VP position AMA uary 1998 163 Illinois / Indiana / Kentucky/ Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656-3224 Home 708 457-0565 Fax 708 457-2177 E-Mail Internet sysbauer@charliecnsiitedu Associate Vice Presidents Illinois Deb & Scott Justice 1565 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 Indiana Ron Baiiard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Busseii 5000W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421-31 08 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Boa 308 Bargin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Missouri Bob Underwood Eve 314 939-3394 Ken Booher 1016 North East Barnes Dr Lees Summit MO 64086 816 524-7307 Frequency Coordinator Cai Orr RR 1 Boa 123B Higginaville MO 64037 816 584-6284 Fax 816 584-6285 CHICAGO IL Club 864 Checkerboard RC Club Staged 5th Annual Carrier Fun Fly event brainchild CD Lee Ernest highlights Clubs fun-fly season Three tasks required carrier takeoff aerial combat finally carrier landing carrier USS Checkerboard painted field Styrofoam superstructure radar tower added Points awarded successful takeoff painted deck two minutes allowed try cut towed paper streamer again points carrier landing first three pictures order show J Rosencranz J Eggum J Petrzelka readying planes Picture four has winners L R H Naperkowski Tied 1st J Waits 3rd J E Walts 2nd J Rategan Tied 1st Notice battle-damaged carrier Pictures information G Parenti JACKSONVILLE IL Some up-and comtng Combat fliers ten- eleven-year-olds took part Doe Passen s Combat Funtest L R First place J Miller second place J Holt third place M Alston Future killmasters sky LOUISVILLE KY Club #895 Louisville RIC Club held two-day fun-fly home field turnout great 35 pilots 42 aircraft Some 700 spectators entertained flying candy drop children well parachute two never returned earth Captured UFOs Picture shows flightline two-day affair Next have D McDaniel Delta airlines 727 Looks like real crowd pleaser Heres candy drop plane pilot C Drake Hes still waiting parachute come down J Bayer aerobatic smoke P-S 1 have enough information pictures fill about half column After blank pages will appear Get club print People planes identifying information needed Model Aviation / Michigan / Minnesota / Wisconsin Don Bentfield Vice President 1440W Minnehaha St Paul MN 55104-1909 612 645-2984 612645-1223 FAX dbenffield@junocom dbentfield @worldnetattnet Dave Gish 5435 State Hwy 99 Wapello IA 52653 Bud Gorman PO 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 Lindatrom MN 55045 Mike Zingery 6496S 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 MI 48167 Ph 810486-4800 Its hard think January writing column know its coming travels interesting thing pointed out clubs throughout District isone heavily attended events during year Jan 1st New Years Freeze Fly whatever want call points out frustration level northern modeling community during winter months Sure its fun build awhile sure would fun just grab airplane head out field adding three layers clothing However have mall shows exhibits school stuff kids indoor flying swap meets auctions other things provide social aspects sport Its always amazing stories grow larger flying skills increase incidents especially youve forgotten about seem funnier ever before youre beginning wonder youll ever get everything done before spring quitting job now club elections over officers place challenge Dist Club officers set some club goals 98 Become Leader Club plan least different event help members improve flying skills plan Club Picnic Open House sponsors local community plan Funds-For-Charity event plan least school aviation activity kids can furnish Delta Darts want Remember sport has something nearly everyone clubs should provide easy way find uary 1998 165 Minneapolis MN Washburn High School teacher Jeff Kreis part 32- Molly Lein flight instructors student Aircraft Design class Eight teams Midland RIC Modelers Club Midland Ml building Gentle Lady Sophisticated said weather lousy Lady gliders Minnesota R/C Soaring youngsters never noticed Photo Society assisting project D Bergstrom Photo J Ladwig Students Midland Parkdale Hank Liliequist Don Patterson lend Elementary School check out full scale skills group North View Jr aircraft part aviation program High students fourth year sponsored Midland R/C Modelers program sponsored Club Photo D Bergstrom Minneapolis Model Aero Club Photo J Ladwig Six students Oak Grove Intermediate School Bloomington MN thirty students Webster Open School St Paul MN launch airplanes Minneapolis Metrodome dome big enough world competition limited strictly kids Photo J Ladwig Bob Dolly Wischer join flight line Milwaukee Area Radio Kontrol Society MARKS float fly Bob AMA Hall Fame member showed eighty years hasnt slowed down piloting skills MARKS club have sponsored float fly four years Bong Recreation Area Wisconsin its rated premier event Photo R Knetzger great group sixth graders Midland Parkdale Elementary School withSummer Will Return Cedar Rapids airplane built flew PhotoSkyhawks Annual Float Fly Hannen Lake D Bergstromnear Cedar Rapids IA Photo D Gish I] I-li 1 [e uII3 1 1 10] b i Arkansas Loursana New Mexico Oldahonra Texas George M Aldrich Vice President 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 AMA Line 210 650-4707 FAX answers 6th ring away E-mail noblur@junocom Associate Vice Presidents Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 817 662-5587 Sandy Frank 105 N Brazos St Weatherford TX 76086 817 599-7131 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 126-/2 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 Modeling has varied interests virtually impossible person keep up leading edge event type model fly An expert phase will quickly find have new learning curve getting involved another have seen rare individual can win world championship Wakefield now FIB short time competitive pylon racing Joe Foster once did talented Joe us keep pretty welt involved similar types world have today makes time precious commodity Ive spoken before about AMA has changed 90% competition orientation thats less 7% competition now appears some 50% membership really modelers flyers seems fast paced lives make time dear just dont have time build anymore Are members less important scratch builder bet less important have definite responsibility pass some heritage people though really new model aviation Lets take random example person has attracted flying R/C first thing told finds club initial instruction must join AMA No background just HAS join Human nature says will certain amount resentment tight away After 3 years Cat Birds Seat Ive come believe much anti-AMA feeling would avoided someone would take time explain just what AMA Number AMA US Next formed represent model aviation nation service individual local efforts idea pool funds group what individual could accomplish alone should made clear fact AIvIA alone responsible protected frequency radio system just purchased prime importance Finally new member should know AMA representative chosen pass time nation world non-profit provide protective insurance secondary just couple services offered Personally building models relaxing pressure relieving thing Ive ever done life An hour two evening doing some building can create marvelous state mind know us feel way too important remember newer members have probably never cut piece balsa will too busy try building some will never want have solid AMA need least make effort embrace newbies make feel belong Seldom ever hear someone wanting give praise another Recently Howell Gwin wrote about fellow member Beaumont Barustormers R/C Club seems Mr Leo Rick now 81 years young has exemplary example what means devoted modeler club member served secretary least 25 years greatest attribute always willing help need help advice tip AMA cap Mr Rick wish years such happiness thank profusely contribution modeling Enough soapbox stuff Ive got some information share will find important Tip Month fortunate have Bert Striegler District VIII Bert retired major oil company after holding high position years R&D experience Hes aero engineer boot long time modeler well ardent engine collector following message received him recently Methanol under conditions partial combustion produces formic acids rapidly attack iron forming iron formate looks like rust actually jewelers rouge JEWELERS ROUGE gina gave us beautifully polished cylinders test cars wore about 040-inch 10000 miles oils use usually prevent acid attack castor being whole lot better some synthetics Castor polar simply coats iron displaces everything else Most 4strokes recommend synthetics suffer bearing corrosion 2-strokes arent immune some after run oil easy to spread throughout engine 4bangers After run oil such Rislone Marvel Mystery air tool oil have spoken over years just ignore advice Knowing letting jewelers rouge GROW engines dont coat moving parts steel may make sense Iron components steel 166 Model Aviation 4De Hill Mr Help Anyone CDd Tulsa Glue Dobbers CL stunt meet Sept 2021 Rush Loy placed 2nd Beginner Event Keep up Rush youll catch pretty Krystal King 1st Matthew Murphee 3rd Tulsa Glue Dobbers stunt meet Most young flyers have active parents supporting What way curb drive shootings District VIII well represented AMA 97 Nats L-R B Mears 1st Mears 2nd both Lubbock P Cartier NJ 3rd Ray Krupa Mi 4th Roy Krupa Dallas 5th Mears family name Fast Combat Texas An outstanding A-b Wart Hog Ed Couch Ft Worth Tx beautiful ship reports flew good looked Broken Arrow Field Dreams Fan Fly Photos Marlin McGee rado Kansas / Nebraska / North Dakota South Dakota / Wyoming Russ Miller Vice President PO Boa 128 Soles ND 58570 Days 701 445-3332 Evenings 701 220-3190 Fan 701446-3323 rrniIIer339@aoIcom Associate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Tray Lapp 1618 Houston Dr Bismarck 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 571 03-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Blimp owned piloted Rich Kuenning member Lincoln Sky Nights Lincoln NE Thanks again Jason Luebe piloting full scale paraplane dropping candy small children crowd also thank hardworking Russ Ballou Jeremy Encinger Cook Shack Supervisor Kathy Machmuller organizing food service Gary Sandsted HiFlyers Secretary-Treasurer John Boord Srs eleven foot 1936 Buccaneer powered Saito 120 4 cycle News Nebraska Lincoln Sky Knights 1997 Giant Scale Fly books held July 12th 13th new 20 acre flying site went hitch Saturday very windy lot hangar went on Sunday greeted light south wind partly cloudy sky 21 registered pilots approximately 25 aircraft LSK member Terry Majewski treated us man full scale airshow full scale home built Boredom Fighter Bi plane Concessions best area Greg Meyer providing smoked chicken sausage Paul Wanda Cooper provided usual fully stocked concession stand thanks LSK members worked long hard get field ready members helped make event successful event dedicated memory longtime LSK IMAA member Don Neill Don passed away suddenly June master builder very good friend scratch built Giant scale 30s racers known far wide modeling community has lost very valuable member friend great time everyone See ya next year Craig Sparks Submitted Jack Sibert AVP District IX Nebraska HiFlyers Model Airplane Club Grand Island Nebraska 1997 OLD-TIMER FUNFLY September 7 1997 perfect day funfly especially old-timer funfly Very little central Nebraska wind allowed gentle aircraft cruise minimal effort Over 50 aircraft types present almost being flown 35 registered pilots billed Old Timer design event also encouraged pilots high wing trainers also participate non-competitive environment quick survey true old-timer designs present disclosed Old Reliable New Ruler 1941 Pacer 84-inch Powerhouse 84-inch Privateer Trenton Terror GA Birdwing Pacific Ace Pete N Pol Miss America 1937 Cumulus 84-inch 1936 Buccaneer eleven foot 1936 Buccaneer six 84 Flying Quakers Other interesting aircraft present included Waco Biplane two quarter scale WWI Fokker D-VJJs John Boord Sr unknowingly shows off new club T-shirt HiFlyers Grand Island Nebraska Logo February 1998 167 Rich Keunnings blimp Two colorful old-timers Lincoln Sky Nights new field located 134th Waverley Rd Waverley NE Associate vice Presidents U kI 11 [si U 14 Lo] 1 — Arizona / California / Hawaii / Nevada / Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone 602 708-0222 E-mail richh@primenetcom httpj/wwwama-1 Ocorn/ama Glenn Cafler Walnut Creek California 510 933-2086 Michael Harrington Kaneohe Hawaii 808 239-6682 Gary Hover Visalia California 209747-0287 Kal Jensen Reno Nevada 702 329-6430 John Krohn Whittier California 310 692-4177 Bob Reynolds Tucson Arizona 520 296-8183 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner Sacramento California 916 362-1962 See last months column additional AVPa Coordinators September 5 1997 101st Squadron Screaming Eagles AMA District X lost great friend fellow modeler Virgil Wilbur pictured above died age 70 just short 14th Annual Seebree Hayes CL contest directed years Virgil avid control line modeler president Los Angeles based Screaming Eagle club strong supporter youth charitable events such annual Marine Corps Toys Tots Below . group photo scale control line pilots taken Seebree Hayes contest October 12 Pictured few Virgils fellow modelers will miss him dearly 1997 AMA National Aeromodeling Exposition huge success due large part support provided City Alameda Mr Fred Framsted Parks & Recreation Department Mr Framsted instrumental arranging use expansive tarmac recently closed Alameda Naval Air Station site of Expo events Expo 98 drawing board look Alameda site center piece next years modeling extravaganza Expo 98 Approved November 8 Executive Council meeting District X proposed repeating AMA National Aeromodeling Exposition San Jose California area 1998 unanimous enthusiastic show support Executive Council approved Expo 98 established operating budget support event tentative dates Expo August22 through August 30 Labor Day falls September 7 placing Expo two weeks prior holiday Mark calendars now plan week great modeling fun see IMS PasadenaJanuary 89 & 10. AMA District X planning several educational meetings group discusssons during 1998 IMS Model Hobby Show Pasadena AMA will inviting clubs Intro Pilots attend special program development meeting District X plans District meeting special awards luncheon Stop AMA booth location scheduling information Till next time. Keepem safe Keepem flyn ing day Expo 97s Giant Scale Flyin saw estimated crowd 1500 spectators participants Held historic Naval Air Station Alameda northeast edge San Francisco Bay site breathtaking weather perfect. hospitality extended City Alameda absolutely phenomenal AMA District X extend deepest gratitude thanks City Alameda Parks Recreation staff Like modelers Jacob Yetter Mesa Arizona shares intense love model aviation Jacob uses specially designed transmitter fly EZ Sport 40 help AMA Intro Pilots Vic Westlund John Midgorden Arizona Model Aviators Jacob last seen making low inverted passes working perfecting aerobatic maneuvers 168 Model Aviation 4 Alaska / Idaho Montana Oregon Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 9721 3-0090 503 234-4439 EMAIL vpxi@pacifiercom Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 15618 NE 56th Way Redmond WA 98052 Al Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkinson 319 Yellowstone Billings MT 59101 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Reeves Lippincott 1201 Farrow Circle Anchorage AK 99504-2237 Mike Hazel 1073 Windemere Dr NW Salem OR 97304 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vickaburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Boa 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Snaer 781 Lillnoet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Jamie Metcalf recently turned 8 very enthusiastic young pilot Jamie flying third plane pictured fall hasnt wrecked yet just keeps improving flying skills moving up advanced aircraft According Bruce Hadella President Big Sky R/C Modelers Great Falls Montana Jamie inspiration other flyers doesnt just bore holes hot dog around sky flies flight makes works precision flight maneuvers goal compete pattern next year Jamies able coach Granddad former AVP Glen Mischke Bruce also wrote Big Sky club several successful meets year including Pattern Jet Fly-In Fun Flys along Open House working authorization funding get runway paved put cap recent site improvements Pat Johnson came clear Boise fly P-40 Riegel Inaugural AVP Mike Hazel sent following Fantastic describe response sentiments expressed participants Bill Riegel Model Park Inaugural Contest Salem Oregon August 23&24 event put Western Oregon Control Line Flyers celebrate development date field make other fliers region aware facility Over weekend contestants flew Aerobatics Racing Balloon Bust Combat Speed events schedule fairly relaxed allow entrants plenty time visit enjoy activities Some 27 modelers signed up fly whole bunch other modelers came out woodwork spectate check out new field Sunday during break action special ceremony award President Mark Wahlster told crowd flying field came existence primarily because vision work Salem City Councilman Bill Riegel Unfortunately Bill passed away shortly after field established Bills widow Ruth Riegel hand receive special commemorative gift WOLF presentation high point week-end club plans hold events facility 98 hope see Last month promised photos Moses Lake RIC Modelers activities Grant County Fair Ed Way supplied words photos Incidentally different touch used club year outstanding aircraft raffled off beautiful DC-3 2 YS-45s special exhaust headers Moses Lake RIC Club members left Ray Talnter Jim Tabor John Reich Casey McKay show public modelers make planes Casey McKay 1 Jim Tabor worked building board Video flight simulator get attention Ed Way 1 Jim Tabor clubs new framed AMA poster Casey McKay admires Grand Prize winning entry Super Sportster May family have wonderful year 1998 uary 1998 169 Jamie Metcalf plane
Edition: Model Aviation - 1998/02
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A Academy Model Aeronautics Auo 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 year Academy awards scholarships deserving high school seniors intend pursue higher education local state colleges universities awards provided budgeted amount general funds monies individual organization donations Basic awards Charles H Grant Scholarships Applicants screened ranked national test scores class ranking school community activities modeling activities other criteria Recipients must AMA members minimum three years prior applying enrolled accredited institution following school year Screening final selections committee Betty Stream Cliff Telford Ed McCollough Russ Miller Charlie Bauer Bob Underwood its recommendations presented AMA Executive Council approval Out 35 applicants five Charles H Grant scholarships totaling $25000 awarded Following brief biographical sketches winner Thomas Akers $6000 winner Thomas graduated Thousand Oaks High School Thousand Oaks California attending Cal Poly State University San Luis Obispo _____planning major aeronautical engineering high school studies included advance placement courses such areas physics economicslAmerican political systems English calculus schedule included program manufacturing technologies Thomas president Science Club Construction Club member International Club Academic Decathlon Team principal first chair French Horn player Conejo Youth Symphony addition high school band played alto sax Jazz Band also sang church choir active member local Boy Scout Explorer Post Thomas got apprenticeship through AMA club member lead opportunity specialize composite structure fabrication full-scale aircraft As result Thomas employed local design fabrication shop tasks included building display models flying prototypes new military commercial aircraft Thomass modeling began age 11 parents bought him Gentle Lady Sailplane taught fly joined Thousand Oaks Soaring Society TOSS constructing model club members used models instruct him flying Gentle Lady completed Thomas began entering local club contests won national local soaring awards ensuing years Recent modeling activities have led him design scratch-built sailplanes including creating molds fuselage cutting foam core wings Thomas said people Southern California find skills level feel comfortable having him build repair airplanes high point 1997 modeling experience accompanying United States F3B team Ankara Turkey serve two ground crew members World Championships Thomas said challenge modeling has helped him allowing relate physics mumbo jumbo real life applications could over again thing would change modeling career would start sooner Tabulated Certified Public Accounting firm Brady Ware Schoenfeld Inc results announced Wednesday November 26 1997 Copies complete tabulation can obtained contacting Mary Lou Vojslavek AMA Headquarters District II Vice President *WesDeCou1517 Joe Beshar875 Ray Juschkus361 Others69 District IV Vice President * Chuck Foreman751 Others12 District VI Vice President * Charlie Bauer1867 Jim Sears1400 Others77 District VIII Vice President Sandy Frank1305 Others85 District X Vice President * Rich Hanson1891 Others122 * incumbent February 1998 153 View HQ See Page 184 Michael Harrison Another $6000 winner Michael graduate Lakeside High School Hot Springs Arkansas pursuing pre dentistiy University Arkansas Michael ranked first graduating class gradepoint average supplemented advanced placement classes biology chemistry calculus-based physics class Beyond classroom Michael found much fill schedule Clubs included Spanish Future Business Leaders Youth Youth Math Beta Club Fellowship Christian Athletes also lettered basketball golf During four years Michael named Outstanding Student club academic activity Senior named National Honor Society Michael Eagle Scout Troop 2 Ounchita Area Council Hot Springs project supervising eight people determining flood level nine campgrounds central Arkansas area Scouts also resulted hours trail clean-up other projects As volunteer St Josephs Regional Health Center Michael worked infonnation desk assisted other ways Michael also earned rank Master Grand Knight being youth leader St Johns Catholic Youth Ministry faith very important said cany everywhere go Michael member Mid-America Hying Club Hot Springs ifi cannot remember time did fly model airplanes sald father started soon could hold transmitter has competitively flying Radio Control Aerobatics about four years first contest Houston TX earmarked discouraging experience However hard work concentration heeding fathers advice resulted trophy spite having compete against adults took much tmphy home contest Houston said Michael leamed does matter something seems begin outcome will whatever want want badly enough read somewhere life 10% what happens 90% react Zawistoski $5000 recipient Carl graduate Edgewood High School Ellettsville Indiana attending Rose Hulman Institute Technology Valedictorian high school graduating class Carl played percussion jazz concert marching bands lead individual awards participation special groups employment local musical functions During sophomore junior senior years lettered soccer involved German Club Academic Super Bowl Soccer Club Throughout Carls high school years independent study research scientific fields led awards USAF US Navy NASA RCA science departments Purdue Evansville Yale 1995 Carl received scholarship attended National Science Foundation Exploration Careers Science Indiana University worked Dr Michael Hosek researching performing experiments etching titanium tips tunneling electron microscope activities awards prompted designing building 34meter wind tunnel used experiments such measuring lift-to-drag ratio changing angle incidence canard wing observing airflow over sailboat mast different vortex generators Carl has working part-time two years High Energy Physics Department Indiana University CERN/ATLAS Particle Detector Project under Drs Harold Ogren David Rust Carls modeling activity began age six plastic airplanes experimental prowess led him using spare kit parts design new modelsbalsa gliders mbber-powered Free Flight models special emphasis canards Now flying Radio Control sailplanes occupies modeling interests basic idea creating engineering own thoughts working gizmos has always intrigued said First paper airplanes reached new levels learning moving complicated forms models drive discovering new information through process engineering keeps rebuilding paper airplanes Ronald Alexander Burns Alex $4000 recipient Alex graduated Austin High School Decatur Alabama advanced diploma attending University Alabama majoring engineering Alex pursued college prep program included variety advanced placement honors courses science-related areas math English Computer programming studies also played important role helped schools team garner first place Freed Hardeman University High School Programming competition Alex received variety awards including National Honor Society VFW Voice Democracy Winner Mu Alpha Theta math honor society American Legion award high school activities included band newspaper varsity soccer Chemistry Club French Club As newspaper editor used computer skills help create layout method publicationrather sending professional printerresulting considerable savings school soccer clinic coach Boys Girls Club office assistant Adult Community Education program also served information desk Parkway Hospital Morgan County Volunteer Bureau St Anns church youth group claimed portion time did math science tutoring Alexs modeling career started age nine learned fly Sig Kadet Senior uncle built dad leamed him Since other models have built flown tendency toward military aircraft have really enjoyed warbirds seem real showstoppers club flying field said Alex F4U quarterly project winner club Decatur Model Airplane Club About four years ago began racing club version Quickie-500 model called Club 20 racer powered 20-sized engine Two years ago season point champion also Q-500 judge pylon 2 building Global Raven powered Saito 90 note committee upon notification scholarship Alex wrote Thank generous scholarship toward education never imagined that time spent basement would ever amount anything airplanes fun Jake $4000 winner Jake graduated McNary High School Keizer Oregon pursuing mechanical engineering degree Whitworth College Spokane Washington hopes someday design full-scale aircraft preparation engineering Jake focused variety subjects math science drafting number courses advanced placement lettered swimming four years high school state champion 50-yard freestyle member track team four years receiving varsity letter year During senior year state meet finalist 110-yard high hurdles 300-yard intermediate hurdles During summer 1997 participated 154 Model Aviation k meet Shanghai China Junior National Swim meet Clovis California active member church youth group involved road clean-up soup kitchens Jakes modeling career began age eight received inexpensive Control Line model rapidly developed interest quickly hooked model airplanes said course enjoying activity took notice group called Keizer RC Association Through help instructor learned fly purchased Super Sportster 40 kit building flying model took notice something called Free Flight said new grabbed interest very quickly Through contact Ed Whitten regarding some plans Jake contacted Andrew Tagliafico concerning indoor activity area Through Andys help Willamette Modelers club Jake began entering local indoor meets Jakes early indoor efforts progressed PAl Federation Aeronautique Intemationale level building flying FiD models competed World Championships United States first-ever Junior competitor won title Junior World Champion two-flight total 7201 minutes just recently finished first variable pitch propeller Im anxious test look out Steve Brown Caesar Banks said Scholarships awarded addition Charles H Grant awards Criteria based factors specified contributors names awards made following details awards recipients Hutchinson Scholarship Presented applicant exemplifies outstanding achievement Free Flight Jake Palmer awarded $1000 Weak Signals year Weak Signals RC Club conducts special raffle during exposition Toledo proceeds donations awarded club top Grant scholarship recipient year $4000 donation equally distributed between Thomas Akers Michael Harrison Sig Scholaiship Monies based financial need modeling activity Matthew ted Sig Manufacturing Company $2500 award given Matthew Arunski Manchester Missouri graduated honors Patkway South High School Manchester attending University Kansas Architectural Engineering Program addition excellent academic record Matthew participated football wrestling four-year tennis team member member schools award-winning debate team proud serving Peer Teacher working seventh graders about importance selfesteem individuality represented school Boys State elected State Representative position Matthew also volunteered St Josephs Hospital information desk Working school active development Habitat Humanity effort forming core group students build houses during summer less fortunate Matthew devoted time Circle Concern local organization helps families need maintenance worker City Manchester Parks Recreation Department Matthew has active AMA member since 1990 modeling career began age five first flew 1hA Control Line models first competition experience Balloon Burst sponsored Lafayette Esquadrille Club St Louis area third-place win along fathers interest Combat stimulated him design compete Combat 1993 age 14 placed second Slow Combat first Combat AMA Nationals Lawrenceville Illinois Since has opportunities reveal prowess competitive skills am excited continue utilize skills conceptualization design college have fostered through years model design construction said Matthew AMA did just allow opportunity fly models helped develop skills will continue use Academy offers heartfelt congratulations scholarship winners wishes success future endeavors aeromodeling experiences profound thank individuals organizations generous donations made scholarships possible uary 1998 155 Executive Council Meeting Highlights Motions made November 8-9 1997 Executive Council Meeting ig Minu notions sh official untd Vice Presiden MOTION C Bauer VI moved G Aldrich VIII seconded accept single candidate statement two publications Motion passed unanimously MOTION II C Bauer VI moved W De Cou II seconded approve 1998 Nats have 5A status dates being Indoor May 27-31 Johnson City TN Outdoor July 10-August 4 Muncie IN Motion passed unanimously MOTION III E McCollough XI moved C Bauer -~VI seconded accept 1998 Operating Budget Motion passed unanimously MOTION IV B Brown III moved C Bauer VI seconded sum $125000 added proposed budget advertising/marketing research line 7009080 marketing/public relations Motion passed unanimously MOTION V B Brown III moved R Miller IX seconded amend budget increase line 6000100 $4321884 Motion passed unanimously ED note Line #6000 100 refers income Open Full memberships MOTION VI E McCollough XI moved W De Cou II seconded amend budget increase line 7105450 $4500 Motion passed unanimously ED note Line #7105450 refers AMA budget item Homecoming/Grand Event MOTION VII E McCollough XI moved W De Cou ~II seconded amend budget increase line 7009060 $8000 Celebration Pioneers Motion passed unanimously ED note Line #7009060 refers AMA budget item special events MOTION VIII E McCollough XI moved W De Cou II seconded amend budget increase line 6005600 $195000 Motion passed unanimously ED note Line #6005600 refers income AMA expects receive Supply/Souvenir sales MOTION IX B McCollough XI moved C Bauer VI seconded adjust amount allocated FAI competitors projected actual FAI approved amount Motion passed unanimously 4 MOTION X E McCollough XI moved B Brown III seconded accept Capital Budget Motion passed unanimously MOTION XI J McNeill V moved D Bentfield VII seconded rescind Motion V July 1997 council meeting motion adopt 2nd page Publications Committees General Policies Model Aviation columns July 22 1995 Executive Council minutes Appendix V Motion failed 5 yes IV V VIII NAA 8 no II III VI VII IX X XI EVP ON XII R Miller IX moved B Brown III seconded have $3000 added District V budget balance 1997 Motion passed 11 yes II III IV VI VII IX X XI EVP NAA 1 no VIII 1 abstain V MOTION XIII R Miller IX moved W De Cou II seconded Executive Director having met requirements position will receive bonus stated contract Motion passed 12 yes II III IV V VI VII VIII IX X XI EVP NAA representative out room time vote Executive Council members present Sunday meeting MOTION XIV C Foreman IV moved D Holland EVP seconded funds received sale Reston VA Property along future payments mortgage placed special interest bearing account until such time funds released construction AMA headquarters building AMA property Muncie Indiana See Motion XVI Motion tabled MOTION XV D Holland EVP moved E llough seconded MOTION XIV tabled Motion passed 7 yes II III VI XI EVP NAA 5 no IV V VIII X 1 absent IX MOTION XVI C Foreman IV moved D Holland EVP seconded funds received sale Reston VA Property placed restricted fund purpose AMA HQ building facility Motion passed12 yes II III IV V VI VII VIII X XI EVP NAA MOTION XVII R Hanson X moved W De Cou II seconded AMA National Aeromodeling Exposition held again 1998 area San Jose California $10000 operating fund established Motion passed 10 yes II III IV V VI VII VIII X XI NAA MOTION XVIII R Hanson X moved B Brown III seconded AMA Executive Council approve dollar dollar matching fund grant 1997 Flying Site Assistance Fund up maximum $10000 distributed Pomona Valley Model Airplane club upon adequate demonstration expended matching funds toward development site Motion passed 10 yes II III IV V VI VII VIII X XI NAA 156 Model Aviation l erly 1 LEG AMAs HistoryPast Present Future John Worth HISTORY IN THE MAKING Typically history thought recording what has already happened Yet making history continuous ongoing activityhistory being made happens Furthermore possible make some history happen according plan Thats what happens events such Nationals scheduled advance schedulethe AMA Contest Calendar examplewe know what expect expect expect have fair idea likely participate knew therefore scheduled 1996 Celebration Eagles Muncie would big event famous modelers attending obvious advance would major historical occasion unknown big successful event would Now can look back appreciate bigger successful expected so-called once lifetime experience now based popular response 1996 event plus some new favorable factors can expect experience will repeated 1998 Already dubbed Year Pioneer 1998 has scheduled what being called Celebration Eagles II So now looking forward another once lifetime event big difference between 1996 1998 events good possibility number Hall Famers able attend 1996 may present 1998 Among Bill Winter Frank Zaic Ben Shereshaw Mike Granieri Hurst Bowers Walt Good Bob Holland Hewitt Phillips etc same time first Eagles event have said would come another scheduled So appears Eagles II could memorable 1996 event opened AMA NATS schedule year similar manner perhaps historical significance 1998 event will serve kickoff annual SAM Society Antique Modelers Championships practically guaranteeing number famous modelers attendance will greaterthe nature SAM organization members oldtimers active contest fliers 50 years ago perspective once again responsible establishment AMA mid-thirties will gathering Muncie Thus again will historical reunion already part AMA s history event intended old-timers important AMA members ages participatethe mixture will add flavor what AMA today Young old sharing fun fellowship aeromodeling Keep mind come event relatively new members AMA will part what will looked upon future another great past historical events lives sure among part segment AMAs history start scheduling now Plan arrive Muncie Friday afternoon September 11 1998 attend welcoming party night AMA Museum following Saturday night 12th plan beat Pioneers Banquet some very special presentations will made honor certaln heroes history Next plan start contest flying SAM Champs begins Sept 13th continues through 18th havent SAM Champs will enjoy spectrum competition events hall back beginnings AMA some modern twists make flying incredible show factor makes simply repeat old-time contests Back beginnings everyones engines ran well nor did fliers know tricks obtaining outstanding performance Today however based past years flying learning applying experiences performance level uniformly high Often bad luck shoulda known better mistakes separates winners losers Compared old days big difference seldom lot cranldng cussing trying get engines run techniques have perfected including knowing pick good air just much wind rubber motors torque meters back get reliable dethermalizer action again history interesting models basically what years ago theyre supposed lot has leamed about make fly right good bad weather Models now being flown well often thought dogs inconsistent competence level generally much higher average antiquer today could apply present knowledge days old would probably have champion back Regardless hes having fun now before shows spirit pervades SAM champs 1998 offers prime time part Meanwhile campaign recognize Pioneers special emphasis will 70 years age 1998 continuing goal induct deserving honor AMA Hall Fame being restricted five six typically inducted year reality under current selection process potential Hall Famers will live long enough enjoy celebrity status could entitled idea diminish status already Hall Fame suddenly adding bunch Rather aim get deserve honor still around Posthumous induction Hall Fame satisfactory situation cant avoided can avoided general sentiment seems Get Done sidelight already Hall Fame generally dont seem find matter urgencytheyre already too bad about Yet will readily admit process often matter luck candidates given year can make world difference voting significant fact less 100 people Hall Fame date AMA having existence 61 years thats average less two people inducted per year current membership base about 150000 members percentage inductees looks skimpier Should satisfied say having few people Hall Fame recognition good situation intent exploration situation constructive assumption majority members agree situation could improved Toward end would appreciated reading would advise AMA district Vice-Presidents feeling issue Whether get people Hall Fame sooner might happen via present selection process think its important have contributed progress aeromodeling receive appropriate recognition ongoing effort solicitation biographies such people accumulation file ready access membership interested knowing about biographies being gathered AMA Historian Norm Rosenstock will provide basis future publicity honors possible awards addition writing AMA history about stood out above rank file Its part knowing came guide us going uary 1998 157 C4NI WTJ XU m Doug Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 757-7454 make special trip see museum headquarters flying site Having flying site same place have headquarters has allowed us convert Nats losing proposition positive cash flow situation done past year statement operations Nationals produced below will shortly complete year financial statements will become available will give some tentative numbers soon available final numbers will have wait until auditors complete work time will begin furnish copies balance sheet income expense statement other items interest Executive Council meeting will held Saturday Sunday November 8-9 1997 column has Monday November 10 deadline leaves problem what write hope able present summary form some proposed receipts expenditures year 1998 though Budget Committee has worked proposed budget department heads Executive Director others have input often items Executive Council wants add various reasons considerations budget items Like everything else have something give up something big compromise event get budget finalized am going give parts will wait until completed will talk about some other items instead budget passed contained changes exact totals ready today other matters travels concern hear whether AMA intends get business land ownership Since have flying site Muncie lot people have assumed going spread out buy similar sites everywhere some talk about trying have district flying sites something within present intent capability AMA own land manage have constant lawsuits loss land improvements vandalism etc would require constant monitoring have money organization intent present time Muncie property used great deal frequency during flying season expos special events such Celebration Eagles coming year will homecoming another Grand Event hobby industry relationship between AMA hobby industry important both groupsto continue development good products increase number people building airplanes Nationals some international meets local district meets special interest groups fly Muncie site have never Muncie really would worth time go whether attend Nats just ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONPOTICS Nationals October 31 1997 Nats Incume Mechanics Fees Entry Fees Late tntry Fees Outdoor FF Entry Fees Indoor FF totry Fees teent Fees Late Event Fees Dorm Fees Trophy Spoosorships Nato Booth Space Concessions Hobby Shop Sales Less Cost Items Sold Soaseoir Sales Less Cost Items Sold Miscellaneous Total Rats Income Rats tepense Rats Planoing Meetings Equipment Rental & Repairs Officials Trasel Officials Lodgong Officials Hats Shirts etc Staff Trasel & Lodging Cars Trucks Trailers Miscellaneous Supplies & Freight Trophies Telephonen Officials Parties Aeards Rats Pt Posters Signs Forms losurance & Other Eapeose Site Rental Contest Supplies Indoor Free Flight Outdoor Free Flight Total Rats Cost MATS EI INCCW OR COST SHH HO tee tee eu tee 28 78t 12 327586 1118663 6599 79 39 698 19 228557 see ee 347e IC 1787 He 35 158 Model Aviation BC @ ee 3286312 tee 1 OH 75 3e HO 16148 624 458684 eee 6 e64 47 128 ee 48655 385 19 11547 le 7483 6743 e ee 343686 393198 5 eu ee 32397 Hee e ee 35 521 H9 4169 le mi F-li 1 [ UE1 1 ie] 1 Connecticut Maine Massachusetts New Hampshire / Rhode Island/Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 -1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 AlIen Road Billerica MA 01821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-31 46 MC McGuftin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 03106-1077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1866 STATE OF MAINE SCALE SHOOT OUT event has held past five years seems get better year addition two days scale flying Bar-B-Que Saturday night worth attending its own merits contests just happen usually through efforts several clubs members cases some people seem much work co ordinating efforts other people contest Ray Robin LaBonte seem spark plugs Also Robins family did much work food stand Bar B-Que Also Bill Reeve Dave Skillings contributed greatly What heck lot people involved great jobthanks great week-end have numerous pictures sent Peter Flanigan Mac McGuffin some own too column next month plan show some pictures Pittsfield Mall show month after use some Maine Lets see what happens plans Listed pilots event order placing rest column will contaln some pictures have FUN SCALE SPORTSMAN 1 Carl JacksonSuper Chipmunk 2 Carl PetersonPiperJ-3 3 Jeff CampbellExtra 300 4 Keith MeyB-17 5 James GleasonTA-152 6 Linwood WhittenLaser 200 7 Harry NewmanAeronca 7AC 8 Mark DuvalBT-13 9 Al LavigneSuper Chipmunk 10 Ara DedakianBrewster Buffalo 11 Roland WoodworthWaco 12 William CroneFly Baby Bi-Plane FUN SCALE EXPERT 1 Tom Kosewski 2 Eric Guilmet 3 Peter Flanigan 4 John Chevalier 5 Jim Baker 6 Dave Skillings 7 Jack Buckley 8 Jack Owens 9 Bill Reeve 10 Ken Owens 11 Brenalley 12 Ron Gagner Sopwith Pup Spacewalker Sukhoi Decathlon Extra 230 Spacewalker Pitts Extra 300L T-28 Extra 300 Cessna 182 AT-6 SPORT SCALE SPORTSMAN 1 John WoodSpacewalker 2 Gus DeltwasStinson L-5 3 Mitch BuckleyExtra 300L 4 James GleasonP-40K 5 James SemomanPT-19 6 Jeff CampbellL-21 Super Cub 7 Keith MeyPiper J-3 8 Ara DedakianAeronca 7AC SPORT SCALE EXPERT 1 Charlie Nelson 2 Robert Pickney 3 Ed Estabrook 4 John Chevalier 5 Tom Kosewski 6 Lloyd Roberts 7 Roy Vallincourt 8 Bill Killiam 9 Ron Gagner 10 Jim Plucinski 11 Lindsey Smith 12 Richard Carlson 13 Bill Curliss 14 Bill Steffes 15 Jack Buckley TEAM SCALE 1 Steffes/Kohler 2 Mitchell/Guilmet 3 Thayer/Kill 4 SawyerlEstabrook 5 Nelson Labonte Waco VKS7F Piper NE- 1 P-47 Ryan STA Fokker D-VII Fly Baby Stinson L-5 Fokker D-VII Morrisey Bravo Fokker DR-i Decathlon Douglas Dauntless Waco YMF-5 AT-6 Facetmobile Hellcat Clip Wing J-3 Fly Baby Bipe P-40 Spacewalker II model retracts bomb drop weighed 115 pounds flew very well sound did seem scale February 1998 159 Bill Reeve T-28 Pica kit weighs 7 pounds powered OS 61 Retracts flaps Lloyd Roberts Fly Baby believe modeled after full size aircraft once owned Lloyd What could appropriate German dog under German airplane dog followed owner constantly two days am surprised needed nap Unfortunately know owners name Part pit area some airplanes flown during two days Keith Mey Stormville NY B-17 powered 4-05 electric motors Eric Guilmet flying Bill Mitchell observes judges put lot time sun time F i 1 [s ElM 1 1 is] 1 — 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 decou @ gramercyioacom Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightstown NJ 08020-4501 Roy Brown USAF AFCENT CMR 460 BOX SSS APO AC 09703 Ray Juschkus 09 Livrngstorr Street St James NY 1 178e James M Lewis PO St Ogderrbcrg NY 13669-0061 Dave Mathewson Sex 613 Comics NY 13531 Bill Miller PO Boo 335 Prioceton Jonctien NJ 08550 Tom Murray 31 voerhees Once Boskirrg Ridge NJ 07920 Marlene Nlkodem 407 Willow Street Lockyot NY 14094 Bitt Poytlrress 2 Hemlock CooS Seogejes NY 12477 Adam Suttler4t Perry Aveoce Latham NY 12110-2433 Terry Terrenoire tOt Srrritlrtield Or. Cedicolt NY 13760-4329 Frequency Coordinator Lon Suatar 53 AirpoS Oscego Coonty Airyod Foltorr NY 13069 315 599-6093 THE STATE OF THE DISTRICT Ive just returned home last Executive Council meeting current term Vice President results 1997 election wont known another few weeks could last column pen . least awhile Im going take opportunity give thoughts state district made some commitments prior special election Ill give view progress Ive made toward fulfilling opinions differ expect hear experience thus far tells reluctant let know feelings mail over past year has ranged simple questions pleas help thanks jobs well done Ive seen well-reasoned paragraphs explaining viewpoints different own . Ive swayed Ive seen vituperative diatribes akin exhibitionistic orgy young boy piece chalk outhouse wall missives have swayed too have will continue value comments criticisms suggestions Field acquisition retention efforts promised delivered havent won battle havent lost either Indeed some efforts have taken longer term office still going Galeville effort might result saving particular site will think have positive impact such efforts future Don Ross Aram Schlosberg Bob Langelius Jean Pailet name few have tireless efforts behalf would like save Galeville hours dollars have put effort numbers hundreds another site-related case able obtain funds help club finish runway project abandoned contractor ultimate completion project substantial positive impact club membership gave club grand opportunity involve local politicians photo op . almost always good idea Before read column will have started put place system district committees national coordinating body primary purpose will provide advice counsel manner field acquisition retention efforts across country Its overdue its plate Membership stimulation another key plank campaign platform last year early 90s hired marketing firm help promote AMA membership results very positive Indeed during years experienced highest membership numbers history decision made eliminate marketing effort membership began decline doing today recent dues increase can attributed large measure wholly membership decline have appointed chairman membership committee Executive Council has indicated its total support revitalized marketing effort way fixing membership problem research marketing professionals Look near term reports results effort personal opinion particular effort very foundation long-term viability organization dont wait reports Get out sign up member two own Communication key progress respects Weve done lot district enhance ability share opinions Weve always able telephone other mail used cheap Now e-mail Internet theres virtually no reason cant communicate real-time basis costeffective manner have seen District II web page yet AVP Dave Mathewson accepted Create Page challenge has done superb job Visit us http /www amadistrictiiorg page interesting forum club display its accomplishments upcoming events newsletters . whatever Get webmaster Dave give him suggestions what youd like see web page Some vital links communications chain AVPS Check column header whenever chance meet fine folks remember thank hours dedicated service district hobby write articles take pictures help solve problems fly less would like because time spent behalf get paid nothing satisfaction personal thanks efforts during past year District okay shape Im convinced can great shape Continued efforts scope magnitude weve started continued support dedicated modelers will make happen engine Without good engine doesnt make difference whos drivers seat . Model Aviation ciate Vice PresIdents EC Meeting Minutes Available complete copy approved minutes quarterly Executive Council meeting available AMA member request copy most-recently approved minutes will provided no charge Council meets quarterly minutes given meeting approved following meeting Additional copies minutes other meetings $5 shipping handling charge Requests may submitted AMA Administration telephone via fax writing Minutes recent Council meeting will also posted AMA bulletin board Aeromodeler s Airway telephone requests dial 765 287-1256 extension 201 210 fax requests use 765 741-0057 $10 minimum credit card orders Ohio / Pennsylvania / West Virginia Bob Brown Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 Assaniate Vise Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Goad Celamban OH 43229-2008 614 891-1643 David H Ellis 5261 DeWiS Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 304 776-ides Nelsan Gould 1944 Idaho Street Alleotowo PA 18103-8519 610 797-6597 Jabs Hatheway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 412 925-3266 Dasald Klnpp 637 Hamilton Goad Trappe PA 19426-2256 610 409-0129 Frank NaIl 4573 Lamme Road Dayton OH 45449 513 435-9232 Machew Tarawnkl 524 Jefieroon Street Ponsnille PA 17901 717 622-0435 Jaseph 5 Vistay 1361 Cranbrook Orion PO Soo 651 Moamee OH 43037-3062 Frequesny Cuordinatar Jahn Cattle 1012 Wyoming Anyone Potty Fort PA 16704 Phone 717 267-6970 WILKES BARRE-SCRANTON AIR SHOW Wilkes Bane-Scranton Air Show joint effort between Tuscarora R/C Club Wyoming Valley Flyers interaction between Air Force Thunderbirds modelers highlight show Amanda Macuch dad Rich invited Thunderbirds try RIC flying Major Mark Arlinghaus opposing solo pilot accepted invitation proceeded make picture perfect flight first remark Wow sensitive planerr Amanda Macuch Gil Waltersr Thunderbirdrs Major Arlingbaus fly F-14 Major Arlinghaus thanks Gil Walters John Rynkiewicz hospitality KRC ELECTRIC FLY Keystone RIC Clubs 18th Annual Electric Fly bigger better ever According CD John Hickey 230 registered pilots 27 states Canada Great Britain Australia 430 airplanes flight line display area Dave Baron owns beautiful B-17 John Hickey CD KRC Electric Fly flight line KRC Electric Fly very active VALLEY RIC CLUB Forty two entrants Northeast participated 25th Annual Fun Fly contest Sayre Pennsylvania Flying started pizza party Friday evening continued through Sunday winners received Baron engraved crystal bowls Jennings Plaques merchandise awards catered picnic Saturday evening enjoyed over 70 entrants club members families evenings events concluded big bang Rocky Rachau CD Dan Luchaco insisted contest enjoyment JACKSON RIC ACES Kyle Lewis great newsletter editor Jackson RIC Aces Jackson Ohio provided following picture clubrs banner Telemaster tow plane would appreciate knowledge banner towing construction call Kyle 614 286-6004 Incidentally Kyle sixteen years old has newsletter editor 2 P2 years AMA member 6 years Keep up excellent work banner February 1998 161 Wyoming Valley Modelers airshow Participants Valley R/C Fun Fly I1 11 LS ELU 1 t m Delaware / District Columbia / Maryland fNortli Carolina / Virginia Chuck Foreman Vice President 412 Pine Cone Ct Kill Devil Hill NC 27948 Phone 919 441-5855 Fax 919 441-6554 cforeman @rnodelaircraftorg Associate Vice Presidents George Abbott 8712 Westlake Ct Raleigh NC 27613 Phone 919 848-6719 Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144-1130 Phone 410 969-9356 Douglas Barry 5300 Olde Millbrooke Dr Glen Allen VA 23060 Phone 804 270-5039 Allen Eklund 8415 Maeve Ct Clemmons NC 27012 Phone 910 766-1231 Bob Champine 205 Tipton 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 Waynasboro VA 22980-3346 Phone 540 943-1684 Bliss Teague 625 5th Avenue SW Hickory North Carolina 28602 Phone 704 324-2164 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 910 488-5986 FLYING TIGERS R/C CLUB months column starts off letter Barrett Powell Hying Tigers RIC Club Morrisville NC Dear Chuck Hying Tigers RIC Club based Jordan Lake Pittsboro NC held its first what expected annual fly-in charity year charity MakeA-Wish Foundation eastern North Carolina Make-A-Wish Foundation internationally known organization sole purpose grant favorite wishes children under 18 have terminal illness life threatening medical conditions founded 1980 US now have 84 chapters US Make-A-Wish has chapters 15 other countries Hying Tigers chose Make-A-Wish Foundation because work kids also enjoy working youth expression kids face both young old see model aircraft lift off ground fly worth untold fortunes lands safely strive smiles go ear ear youth country continuing force behind expansion hobby encourage way can fund raising started 900 am Sunday October 5th attended over 46 pilots registered fly pilots brought 85 different aircraft ranging size 22-inch span up 42% scale 100-inch plus aircraft trainers scale fun-fly pattern gliders helicopters ducted fan jets meet numerous spectators came watch including several boaters Jordan Lake As first time event very happy both attendance flying Everybody good time everybody got fly Prizes donated Hobby Masters Raleigh NC Tower Hobbies Sig Manufacturing sincere thanks appreciation goes participated made premiere event successful photo left right District IV AVP George Abbott Club President Doug Kelly Member Parks Alexander Club VP Tom Evans photo group shot some pilots planes stretching length runway DISTRICT IV HELICOPTER CONTEST BOARD MEMBER District IV now has new helicopter contest board representative Marshall McClung has replaced Bob Harris has moved out District IV Marshall can reached 2722 Fawn Road SW Roanoke VA 24015 Marshall will represent Dist IV AMA helicopter contest board Below photo sent Marshall showing some Virginia crowd IRCHA helicopter internationals held R/C Aviation Country Club Hebron Ohio during August 7th thru 10th Left right Pres Edmunds Marshall McClung Richard Rakes Jim Pruitt Pete Gregores Ben Minor Noah Jesse James Lowery Kneeling best OFB Bruce Bennett Dist Ill just won heli-international straight line speed event vertical climb speed event BOB BABURA AVP MARYLAND Baltimore Area Soaring Society BASS unlimited soaring contest August 23rd 24th 30 contestants Sat 25 Sun altitude record being set Sun event held Walkersville Md yearly event Guy Dickes Pikesville Md broke 2 meter altitude record 3450 feet used thermal sniffer Onset Computer Corporations Data-Logger record altitude down loaded computer upon landing record now being processed Muncie glider used Mini Max Lots thermal activity day photo Guy Dickes after set new record 3450 feet DC RADIO CONTROL CLUB IMAA Bealton Fly-In hosted DCRC Club year superb ever weather perfect pilots great airplanes fabulous Friday over 50 pilots able make flights pilots far north New York far south North Carolina DCRC crew does fine job Fly-In has scheduled next Sept 10111213 1998 Dont miss info came DCRC Newsletter FRIENDLY HOBBY SHOP As closing note Virginia Beach area recently ran across good hobby shop called Debbies RC World found quite few things trying find long time Les Deb Modlin run shop keep up activity area located 2200 Commerce Parkway Virginia Beach Va Thats month Go take kid flying sign up new AMA Member Model Aviation 4 m I] F-I 1 LeI au 1 1 Associate Vice PresIdents Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 Wiihelmina Chihasz 2826 Arbor Place Knooville TN 37917 John G Cooper 4788 Cloister Cove Memphis TN 38118 James M Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr New Albeep MS 38652 Michael Gregory 305 Rockmoet Rd Greenville SC 28615 William T Haywood 4 Robin Circle Foley AL 36535 Karl Hensel 383 Briarwood 842 Meridian MS 39305 Loolse Izzo 286 Hantridge Way Wintersprings FL 32708 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornlne Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Chris Joiner 95 Lee Rd 238 Phenia City AL 36867 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Pueblo Pass Anniston AL 36206 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyrna GA 30082 Clifford Scholefield 4138 NW 33rd Place Galeessille FL 32606 Melvin Sires 781 Boardman Rd Aikee SC 29803 Frank Tiano 15300 Estancia Lane West Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Duzer 3604 N Riser Rd Gainesville GA 30506 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37385 Joseph Micalizzi HC 866 Boa 10397 Fajardo Puerto Rico 00738 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fields 183W Strickland Rd Inlerlachen FL 32148 Phone 904 684-2517 RC Contest Coordinator Kenneth glackmell 207W Sandoreek Rd Enterprise AL 36330 Phone 334 347-4721 need some micro-management few minutes YOUR micro-management micro supervision have tell what Several years ago minutes AMA Board Directors reported very condensed fashion after time lag individual votes Council Members shown Therefore faithfully reported accurately possible minutes page told voted issue Today AMA Hdqrs does very nice job printing Council minutes showing individual vote Im allowed take polls poll Just tell what Should continue re-print minutes Darrell Mims President Central Ala Sport flyers writes members club feel should report minutes AMA meetings anymore because now printed elsewhere magazine concentrate instead local Dist V news pictures can go either way Makes no difference What think Just yesterday finished Council meeting today Nov 10th deadline submission District Reports mag MOST meeting concerned itself budget minutes figures numbers could possibly report accuracy doublechecking Hdqrs Tell what do. Regarding monthly District news-reports Ed Hartley District has web page want copy visit web site URL http/wwwdatawldconilkcrc E-mail jemcneill@junocom Dont forget AMA has changed its dues structure Any young person 19 July 1 98 can now join AIVIA dollar Full coverage full everything except magazine mag would $12 like explosive bomb shells Read think can handle Dont frightened could you looking flying field . year mailed Shirley Malpass Dallas Georgia booklet Get Keep Flying Sites tape Partnerships explaining approach acquire flying field model airplane flying government officials club officers BCMA Bartow County Model Aviation club absorbed enclosed information went out street put info work Club President Bill Malpass reports video tape made hands County Commissioner other County dignitaries After 4 months persuasion convincing county officials have permitted club have field 5 year lease $1 year County officials became dedicated idea County can benefit allowing community reclaim land otherwise fit use snap club officers some County Officials L-R Bill Woods Club Safety Bill Malpass Pres Shirley Malpass Club Treas Gene Camp Bartow County Water Dept Admin Clarence Brown Bartow County Commissioner Denver Pool Club Sec Bruce Nebergall Club VP Heres snap Club Pres Bill awarding beautiful framed plaques County Water Dept Administrator Gene Camp L Bartow County Commissioner Clarence Brown R Ribbon-cutting ceremony remind everyone still have few booklets tapes left want both free pay postage order acquire flying field anything else constructive within club SOMEBODY some person has spark plug things going AMA Hdqrs cant cant YOU US Marine Corps Captain Trey Wilbourn now deceased has flying field named honor Huntsville RCRC club hosted its famous Fall Patten Championships recently Wilbourn Field snap memorial stone honor Capt Wilboum Huntsville once old Huntsvl airport Meet Mike Neville Bham RC Steve Wingard Bham pretty pit crew helper Sharman Corey Atlanta RC Club also held its 2nd Annual Senior Pattern Classic 3 weeks ago hosted entries above Club President CD Mike Jackson holding wife Rene Jackson happy husband wife team Mike told runway 300 50 paved really nice field Pattern same week-end drove Aiken South Carolina cover 11th Annual Fabulous Fall fly-In Aiken RC Soc ARCS AMA Assoc VP Mel Sires CDed affair Club Pres Bud Zobel told 60 contestants showed up want meet important people L-R DC Mel Sires background Carol Giordano Tony Giordano Allen Taylor Billy Moore grandson Kevin Garland & long-serving Assoc VP Richard Jackson Everyone field mentioned land owner PF Beck kindness consideration ARCS club allowing field use Clifford Scholefield prominent president Gainesville Flying Gators has accepted Associate VP position AMA uary 1998 163 Illinois / Indiana / Kentucky/ Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656-3224 Home 708 457-0565 Fax 708 457-2177 E-Mail Internet sysbauer@charliecnsiitedu Associate Vice Presidents Illinois Deb & Scott Justice 1565 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 Indiana Ron Baiiard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Busseii 5000W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421-31 08 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Boa 308 Bargin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Missouri Bob Underwood Eve 314 939-3394 Ken Booher 1016 North East Barnes Dr Lees Summit MO 64086 816 524-7307 Frequency Coordinator Cai Orr RR 1 Boa 123B Higginaville MO 64037 816 584-6284 Fax 816 584-6285 CHICAGO IL Club 864 Checkerboard RC Club Staged 5th Annual Carrier Fun Fly event brainchild CD Lee Ernest highlights Clubs fun-fly season Three tasks required carrier takeoff aerial combat finally carrier landing carrier USS Checkerboard painted field Styrofoam superstructure radar tower added Points awarded successful takeoff painted deck two minutes allowed try cut towed paper streamer again points carrier landing first three pictures order show J Rosencranz J Eggum J Petrzelka readying planes Picture four has winners L R H Naperkowski Tied 1st J Waits 3rd J E Walts 2nd J Rategan Tied 1st Notice battle-damaged carrier Pictures information G Parenti JACKSONVILLE IL Some up-and comtng Combat fliers ten- eleven-year-olds took part Doe Passen s Combat Funtest L R First place J Miller second place J Holt third place M Alston Future killmasters sky LOUISVILLE KY Club #895 Louisville RIC Club held two-day fun-fly home field turnout great 35 pilots 42 aircraft Some 700 spectators entertained flying candy drop children well parachute two never returned earth Captured UFOs Picture shows flightline two-day affair Next have D McDaniel Delta airlines 727 Looks like real crowd pleaser Heres candy drop plane pilot C Drake Hes still waiting parachute come down J Bayer aerobatic smoke P-S 1 have enough information pictures fill about half column After blank pages will appear Get club print People planes identifying information needed Model Aviation / Michigan / Minnesota / Wisconsin Don Bentfield Vice President 1440W Minnehaha St Paul MN 55104-1909 612 645-2984 612645-1223 FAX dbenffield@junocom dbentfield @worldnetattnet Dave Gish 5435 State Hwy 99 Wapello IA 52653 Bud Gorman PO 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 Lindatrom MN 55045 Mike Zingery 6496S 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 MI 48167 Ph 810486-4800 Its hard think January writing column know its coming travels interesting thing pointed out clubs throughout District isone heavily attended events during year Jan 1st New Years Freeze Fly whatever want call points out frustration level northern modeling community during winter months Sure its fun build awhile sure would fun just grab airplane head out field adding three layers clothing However have mall shows exhibits school stuff kids indoor flying swap meets auctions other things provide social aspects sport Its always amazing stories grow larger flying skills increase incidents especially youve forgotten about seem funnier ever before youre beginning wonder youll ever get everything done before spring quitting job now club elections over officers place challenge Dist Club officers set some club goals 98 Become Leader Club plan least different event help members improve flying skills plan Club Picnic Open House sponsors local community plan Funds-For-Charity event plan least school aviation activity kids can furnish Delta Darts want Remember sport has something nearly everyone clubs should provide easy way find uary 1998 165 Minneapolis MN Washburn High School teacher Jeff Kreis part 32- Molly Lein flight instructors student Aircraft Design class Eight teams Midland RIC Modelers Club Midland Ml building Gentle Lady Sophisticated said weather lousy Lady gliders Minnesota R/C Soaring youngsters never noticed Photo Society assisting project D Bergstrom Photo J Ladwig Students Midland Parkdale Hank Liliequist Don Patterson lend Elementary School check out full scale skills group North View Jr aircraft part aviation program High students fourth year sponsored Midland R/C Modelers program sponsored Club Photo D Bergstrom Minneapolis Model Aero Club Photo J Ladwig Six students Oak Grove Intermediate School Bloomington MN thirty students Webster Open School St Paul MN launch airplanes Minneapolis Metrodome dome big enough world competition limited strictly kids Photo J Ladwig Bob Dolly Wischer join flight line Milwaukee Area Radio Kontrol Society MARKS float fly Bob AMA Hall Fame member showed eighty years hasnt slowed down piloting skills MARKS club have sponsored float fly four years Bong Recreation Area Wisconsin its rated premier event Photo R Knetzger great group sixth graders Midland Parkdale Elementary School withSummer Will Return Cedar Rapids airplane built flew PhotoSkyhawks Annual Float Fly Hannen Lake D Bergstromnear Cedar Rapids IA Photo D Gish I] I-li 1 [e uII3 1 1 10] b i Arkansas Loursana New Mexico Oldahonra Texas George M Aldrich Vice President 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 AMA Line 210 650-4707 FAX answers 6th ring away E-mail noblur@junocom Associate Vice Presidents Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 817 662-5587 Sandy Frank 105 N Brazos St Weatherford TX 76086 817 599-7131 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 126-/2 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 Modeling has varied interests virtually impossible person keep up leading edge event type model fly An expert phase will quickly find have new learning curve getting involved another have seen rare individual can win world championship Wakefield now FIB short time competitive pylon racing Joe Foster once did talented Joe us keep pretty welt involved similar types world have today makes time precious commodity Ive spoken before about AMA has changed 90% competition orientation thats less 7% competition now appears some 50% membership really modelers flyers seems fast paced lives make time dear just dont have time build anymore Are members less important scratch builder bet less important have definite responsibility pass some heritage people though really new model aviation Lets take random example person has attracted flying R/C first thing told finds club initial instruction must join AMA No background just HAS join Human nature says will certain amount resentment tight away After 3 years Cat Birds Seat Ive come believe much anti-AMA feeling would avoided someone would take time explain just what AMA Number AMA US Next formed represent model aviation nation service individual local efforts idea pool funds group what individual could accomplish alone should made clear fact AIvIA alone responsible protected frequency radio system just purchased prime importance Finally new member should know AMA representative chosen pass time nation world non-profit provide protective insurance secondary just couple services offered Personally building models relaxing pressure relieving thing Ive ever done life An hour two evening doing some building can create marvelous state mind know us feel way too important remember newer members have probably never cut piece balsa will too busy try building some will never want have solid AMA need least make effort embrace newbies make feel belong Seldom ever hear someone wanting give praise another Recently Howell Gwin wrote about fellow member Beaumont Barustormers R/C Club seems Mr Leo Rick now 81 years young has exemplary example what means devoted modeler club member served secretary least 25 years greatest attribute always willing help need help advice tip AMA cap Mr Rick wish years such happiness thank profusely contribution modeling Enough soapbox stuff Ive got some information share will find important Tip Month fortunate have Bert Striegler District VIII Bert retired major oil company after holding high position years R&D experience Hes aero engineer boot long time modeler well ardent engine collector following message received him recently Methanol under conditions partial combustion produces formic acids rapidly attack iron forming iron formate looks like rust actually jewelers rouge JEWELERS ROUGE gina gave us beautifully polished cylinders test cars wore about 040-inch 10000 miles oils use usually prevent acid attack castor being whole lot better some synthetics Castor polar simply coats iron displaces everything else Most 4strokes recommend synthetics suffer bearing corrosion 2-strokes arent immune some after run oil easy to spread throughout engine 4bangers After run oil such Rislone Marvel Mystery air tool oil have spoken over years just ignore advice Knowing letting jewelers rouge GROW engines dont coat moving parts steel may make sense Iron components steel 166 Model Aviation 4De Hill Mr Help Anyone CDd Tulsa Glue Dobbers CL stunt meet Sept 2021 Rush Loy placed 2nd Beginner Event Keep up Rush youll catch pretty Krystal King 1st Matthew Murphee 3rd Tulsa Glue Dobbers stunt meet Most young flyers have active parents supporting What way curb drive shootings District VIII well represented AMA 97 Nats L-R B Mears 1st Mears 2nd both Lubbock P Cartier NJ 3rd Ray Krupa Mi 4th Roy Krupa Dallas 5th Mears family name Fast Combat Texas An outstanding A-b Wart Hog Ed Couch Ft Worth Tx beautiful ship reports flew good looked Broken Arrow Field Dreams Fan Fly Photos Marlin McGee rado Kansas / Nebraska / North Dakota South Dakota / Wyoming Russ Miller Vice President PO Boa 128 Soles ND 58570 Days 701 445-3332 Evenings 701 220-3190 Fan 701446-3323 rrniIIer339@aoIcom Associate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Tray Lapp 1618 Houston Dr Bismarck 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 571 03-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Blimp owned piloted Rich Kuenning member Lincoln Sky Nights Lincoln NE Thanks again Jason Luebe piloting full scale paraplane dropping candy small children crowd also thank hardworking Russ Ballou Jeremy Encinger Cook Shack Supervisor Kathy Machmuller organizing food service Gary Sandsted HiFlyers Secretary-Treasurer John Boord Srs eleven foot 1936 Buccaneer powered Saito 120 4 cycle News Nebraska Lincoln Sky Knights 1997 Giant Scale Fly books held July 12th 13th new 20 acre flying site went hitch Saturday very windy lot hangar went on Sunday greeted light south wind partly cloudy sky 21 registered pilots approximately 25 aircraft LSK member Terry Majewski treated us man full scale airshow full scale home built Boredom Fighter Bi plane Concessions best area Greg Meyer providing smoked chicken sausage Paul Wanda Cooper provided usual fully stocked concession stand thanks LSK members worked long hard get field ready members helped make event successful event dedicated memory longtime LSK IMAA member Don Neill Don passed away suddenly June master builder very good friend scratch built Giant scale 30s racers known far wide modeling community has lost very valuable member friend great time everyone See ya next year Craig Sparks Submitted Jack Sibert AVP District IX Nebraska HiFlyers Model Airplane Club Grand Island Nebraska 1997 OLD-TIMER FUNFLY September 7 1997 perfect day funfly especially old-timer funfly Very little central Nebraska wind allowed gentle aircraft cruise minimal effort Over 50 aircraft types present almost being flown 35 registered pilots billed Old Timer design event also encouraged pilots high wing trainers also participate non-competitive environment quick survey true old-timer designs present disclosed Old Reliable New Ruler 1941 Pacer 84-inch Powerhouse 84-inch Privateer Trenton Terror GA Birdwing Pacific Ace Pete N Pol Miss America 1937 Cumulus 84-inch 1936 Buccaneer eleven foot 1936 Buccaneer six 84 Flying Quakers Other interesting aircraft present included Waco Biplane two quarter scale WWI Fokker D-VJJs John Boord Sr unknowingly shows off new club T-shirt HiFlyers Grand Island Nebraska Logo February 1998 167 Rich Keunnings blimp Two colorful old-timers Lincoln Sky Nights new field located 134th Waverley Rd Waverley NE Associate vice Presidents U kI 11 [si U 14 Lo] 1 — Arizona / California / Hawaii / Nevada / Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone 602 708-0222 E-mail richh@primenetcom httpj/wwwama-1 Ocorn/ama Glenn Cafler Walnut Creek California 510 933-2086 Michael Harrington Kaneohe Hawaii 808 239-6682 Gary Hover Visalia California 209747-0287 Kal Jensen Reno Nevada 702 329-6430 John Krohn Whittier California 310 692-4177 Bob Reynolds Tucson Arizona 520 296-8183 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner Sacramento California 916 362-1962 See last months column additional AVPa Coordinators September 5 1997 101st Squadron Screaming Eagles AMA District X lost great friend fellow modeler Virgil Wilbur pictured above died age 70 just short 14th Annual Seebree Hayes CL contest directed years Virgil avid control line modeler president Los Angeles based Screaming Eagle club strong supporter youth charitable events such annual Marine Corps Toys Tots Below . group photo scale control line pilots taken Seebree Hayes contest October 12 Pictured few Virgils fellow modelers will miss him dearly 1997 AMA National Aeromodeling Exposition huge success due large part support provided City Alameda Mr Fred Framsted Parks & Recreation Department Mr Framsted instrumental arranging use expansive tarmac recently closed Alameda Naval Air Station site of Expo events Expo 98 drawing board look Alameda site center piece next years modeling extravaganza Expo 98 Approved November 8 Executive Council meeting District X proposed repeating AMA National Aeromodeling Exposition San Jose California area 1998 unanimous enthusiastic show support Executive Council approved Expo 98 established operating budget support event tentative dates Expo August22 through August 30 Labor Day falls September 7 placing Expo two weeks prior holiday Mark calendars now plan week great modeling fun see IMS PasadenaJanuary 89 & 10. AMA District X planning several educational meetings group discusssons during 1998 IMS Model Hobby Show Pasadena AMA will inviting clubs Intro Pilots attend special program development meeting District X plans District meeting special awards luncheon Stop AMA booth location scheduling information Till next time. Keepem safe Keepem flyn ing day Expo 97s Giant Scale Flyin saw estimated crowd 1500 spectators participants Held historic Naval Air Station Alameda northeast edge San Francisco Bay site breathtaking weather perfect. hospitality extended City Alameda absolutely phenomenal AMA District X extend deepest gratitude thanks City Alameda Parks Recreation staff Like modelers Jacob Yetter Mesa Arizona shares intense love model aviation Jacob uses specially designed transmitter fly EZ Sport 40 help AMA Intro Pilots Vic Westlund John Midgorden Arizona Model Aviators Jacob last seen making low inverted passes working perfecting aerobatic maneuvers 168 Model Aviation 4 Alaska / Idaho Montana Oregon Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 9721 3-0090 503 234-4439 EMAIL vpxi@pacifiercom Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 15618 NE 56th Way Redmond WA 98052 Al Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkinson 319 Yellowstone Billings MT 59101 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Reeves Lippincott 1201 Farrow Circle Anchorage AK 99504-2237 Mike Hazel 1073 Windemere Dr NW Salem OR 97304 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vickaburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Boa 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Snaer 781 Lillnoet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Jamie Metcalf recently turned 8 very enthusiastic young pilot Jamie flying third plane pictured fall hasnt wrecked yet just keeps improving flying skills moving up advanced aircraft According Bruce Hadella President Big Sky R/C Modelers Great Falls Montana Jamie inspiration other flyers doesnt just bore holes hot dog around sky flies flight makes works precision flight maneuvers goal compete pattern next year Jamies able coach Granddad former AVP Glen Mischke Bruce also wrote Big Sky club several successful meets year including Pattern Jet Fly-In Fun Flys along Open House working authorization funding get runway paved put cap recent site improvements Pat Johnson came clear Boise fly P-40 Riegel Inaugural AVP Mike Hazel sent following Fantastic describe response sentiments expressed participants Bill Riegel Model Park Inaugural Contest Salem Oregon August 23&24 event put Western Oregon Control Line Flyers celebrate development date field make other fliers region aware facility Over weekend contestants flew Aerobatics Racing Balloon Bust Combat Speed events schedule fairly relaxed allow entrants plenty time visit enjoy activities Some 27 modelers signed up fly whole bunch other modelers came out woodwork spectate check out new field Sunday during break action special ceremony award President Mark Wahlster told crowd flying field came existence primarily because vision work Salem City Councilman Bill Riegel Unfortunately Bill passed away shortly after field established Bills widow Ruth Riegel hand receive special commemorative gift WOLF presentation high point week-end club plans hold events facility 98 hope see Last month promised photos Moses Lake RIC Modelers activities Grant County Fair Ed Way supplied words photos Incidentally different touch used club year outstanding aircraft raffled off beautiful DC-3 2 YS-45s special exhaust headers Moses Lake RIC Club members left Ray Talnter Jim Tabor John Reich Casey McKay show public modelers make planes Casey McKay 1 Jim Tabor worked building board Video flight simulator get attention Ed Way 1 Jim Tabor clubs new framed AMA poster Casey McKay admires Grand Prize winning entry Super Sportster May family have wonderful year 1998 uary 1998 169 Jamie Metcalf plane