A AMews Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 WA i i ii 4 li Prater Museum Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 ol great pleasures being Museum Director working closely outstanding people really committed Academy museum future aeromodeling As probably know exists army evangelical aeromodelers truly mission spread gospel model aviation its potential enhance peoples enjoyment life None knowledge ardent intrepid AMA Historian Norm Rosenstock being Year Pioneer since Norm certainly great Pioneers Aeromodeling asked Norm words wisdom would like share membership Perhaps could comment reason have devoted much life aeromodeling Norm said need build case statement supporting value aeromodeling know could make contribution Sure Gary Norm replied thick Brooklyn accent Ill see what can Norm being excellent writer sent following interesting story recommendation its conclusion could very well become slogan Year Pioneer some years now Florida has known retirement Village le upon reaching retirement years come live warm climate enjoy condo style living seems suit limits amount maintenance maximizes leisure time have available themselves wife however choose live own house working-class community problem come poorly equipped new lifestyle Some turn golf some tennis part lost often laughingly referred Condo Commandos day wife informs has invited friend husband over coffee conversation evening Youll like husband wife informed s very interesting guy ng through before steeled myselffor meeting After introductions made ourselves comfortable living room conversation turned favorite topic What keep busy asked didnt know answer Keep Busy cleverly turned question around said him What Well answered get up morning take walk shower have breakfast 1 read New York Times [he was] former New Yorker cover cover what asked baited breath Well after breakfast go down pool guys [and I] have interesting conversation About what asked Oh don t know politics news business said what asked impatiently Well time wife go out supper after supper Well go clubhouse play cards till time go bed Very interesting day Yea pretty much enjoy Yea its great So tell said What keep busy didnt know tell him insulting him belittling lifestyle life like running marathon treadmill lot action takes nowhere looked man saw someone could mistaken father age wise yet ten years junior poor man spent life chasing dollar support family provide retirement never during years did find hobby interest could turn to focus enjoy retirement years gifts may have gotten birthdays never got gift life model building go club sflyingfield see retired modelers received gift see gentlemen mid-70s mid-80s active enjoying life focused functioning ever hear phrase What keep busy Moral story Give someone gift life introduce modeling Nice story Norm Im sure members out would agree model aviation has greatest gifts have ever received Norms case can tell daily passes gift others unselfishly gives time intelligence back aeromodeling community through work AMA Historian because feels need give back model aviation part what model aviation has given him others have passed gift along others through participation other educational recreational historical activities relating aeromodeling moment such opportunity opening up new way Museum Patron Fund launching its first organized annual gift campaign Actually sustaining gift campaign would better terminology because foundation museum programming advancement very process conducting annual fund will make membership knowledgeable about museum understanding its mission therefore supportive its programming Museum Patron Program Annual Campaign essence process museum reaches out invites its potential supporters share fulfillment its mission museums effective strategy invite involve bond members museum making Academys major strengths Year Pioneer encourage consider giving back part aeromodelings gift life through participation Museum Patron Program little $25 will receive Cloud 9 museums newsletter museum pin patch bumper sticker However since cost premiums just few dollars less contribution would encourage membership meaningful gift clubsSupporting Patrons $100 Sustaining Patrons $500 Life Patrons $1000 Its sure bet gift life worth times amounts h 1998 149 View HQ See Page 176 SMIEV LW AMAs HistoryPast Present Future John Worth Famous Today Hall Fame Tomorrow several months have described problem modify existing HOF selection procedure enable deserving older candidates elected still us based likelihood might live long enough receive honor person problem became reality recently case nationally- worldrenowned Scale champion Bob Wischer finally got named Hall fame 1997 years after wife Dolly become Hall Famer Bob notified selection several months later died before presented award fact before selection announced Model Aviation situation brought up point bone contention past years nominee far less likely selected living time voting Bob Wischers case suggests died some months before voting would have selected Thats what history seems indicate procedure Hall Fame selection does treat living deceased alike basic problem limiting number picked year voting tends favor still us few can picked year out dozens nominated will make dont make among oldest candidates odds against making lifetimes unless factor applied procedure expand number can selected based age candidate Regardless what may happen change current situation special program scheduled 1998 recognize older citizens yet Hall Fame well-deserving honor September Muncie opening event conjunction Society Antique Modelers annual Championships will hold Celebration Pioneers will focus limited have reached age 70 present appears special awards will presented suitably honor have sponsored peers special Hall Fame situation being considered may modify Pioneers event addition normal Hall Fame election year typically finished mid-year special election might held candidates 70 years older will voted expectation awards would made Pioneers banquet would help assure deserving older candidates would get elected still us Meanwhile may useful look todays younger potential candidates may considered Hall Fame election 5 10 years now cases achievements reasons nominating someone become prominent until perspective passing years enables someones contribution stand out connection may interesting think about whether fame alone enough justify consideration Hall Fame example may become famous winning contests producing engines being public eye doing something unusual things themselvesit generally concededare qualifications selection conjunction other factors may well support nomination include some form public service product development improves state art promotion techniques enable others improve skills etc fame helps making name familiar voting factor whichright notmay provide edge over someone else well known may beside point important factor concerning Hall Fame Nobody gets elected unless nominated other words fame itself does get anyone nominated unless fame inspires someone else write up submit nomination form Implicit procedure too potential candidates nominate themselvesit expected someone else will act spokesperson An interesting situation relates Often nomination submitted because some people assume famous name already Hall Fame Unless see list Hall Fame may easy make assumption Next month may publish current list help make sure someone should Hall Fame submitted doesnt mean lacking candidates typically about 50 per year select five six candidates usually promoted friends dont have much chance get elected simply because dont compare well others same year some years may 10 candidates deserving consideration comparison candidates got elected previous years yet because usual process limits inductees handful others elected may may considered future years Lacking qualification standard uniform means assuring selections made consistent basis Although can proud respect already Hall Fame seems ought improve system Food thoughtdoes anybody care Model Aviation C 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 Aeromodelers Airway telephone requests dial 317 287-1256 extension 201 210 fax requests use 317 7410057 $10 minimum credit card orders e 9 Mike Stokes AMA Education Coordinator 5151 F Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 Starting months column will cover old subject using new theme Education What going will get good questions ones will try answer coming months become educated ourselves Since October 20 joined Academy staff have whirlwind ride Thanks Bob Underwood Jay Mealy have managed remain reasonably focused what am educationmy own first foremost initial trilogy Distant Learning Program completed during first three weeks Muncie two live broadcasts Ball State Universitys studios sent classrooms throughout Indiana focused grades 4-6 purpose programs introduce young people world aviation through use models direct communication third part trilogy Higher Farther Faster broadcast live National Model Aviation Museum estimated broadcasts reached audience excess 30000 persons time have made video copies program will soon available AMA clubs wish work schools community programs intended entertainment club meetings although possible members might learn November 8 Education Committee met Muncie formulate Management Plan better provide direction goals AMAs educational programs Chairing Committee Gordon Schimmel Also attendance Education Committee members Charles Kelley Rocco Ferrario Charles Smith Bob Underwood myself Members attendance Charlie Bauer representing district Executive Council meeting Chip Mull previous engagement unique group individuals extremely heavy educational background modeler several full-scale pilots belief model aviation classroom provides basis future Conmiittee coming months programs develop implemented fact plan profile Education Committee member month starting next month chairman Partnership 1 state being partner participation 2 relationship partners joint interest association 3 association two partners business enterprise b contract such association created c people associated area partnerships will reading lot about column day age few individuals virtually no organizations can go alone AMA no exception nowhere evident field education Last year AMA EAA Experimental Aircraft Association partnered first Aeromodeling Academy held EAAs Aviation Center Oshkosh Wisconsin year will two Aeromodeling Academies held first June Muncie second July Oshkosh programs will officially announced next months Model Aviation March will attending 31st NCASE National Congress Aviation Space Education Conference St Louis Missouri AMA booth will set up will giving presentations attendees educators conference NCASE project set up coordinated Civil Air Patrol CAP headquartered Maxwell AFB Alabama AMA has also partnered Radio Control Hobby Trade Association RCHTA well Radio Control Manufacturers Association RICMA 1998 1999 education focus partnerships EAA CAP RCHTA RICMA just beginning new exciting era get message out promote hobbylsport bring new members young old have have plan partners concern has past few years focus will years come YES Program Submissions Bob Underwood turning over Education Director reigns inquiries YES Youth Education Stipend program requests funding under program should submitted directly Education Coordinator Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 E Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 can also reached phone 765 2871256 ext 272 E-mail mikes @modelaircraftorg Product/Program Endorsement years have saying what wonderful hobby because have least 10000 ways same thingand work just pick suits style abilities go mind subject endorsing product program best constantly comes up feeling educational side program has trne educational merit appears effectively accomplish what originator mind can used similar situations other educators will list AMA Education Directory However being listed directory still does guarantee program will work everyone nor meant endorsement AMA just provides modeler/educator searching ideal/perfect program larger list choose currently reviewing several programs deal primarily classroom Instruction As review process completed programs may added list Certainly programs accepted under YES grants will added list As gain experience process will look expanding education criteria flight instruction felt program lacking does fit needs members will communicate directly originatornot open forum Again will endorse program over another because variables Having said time draw first installment close So until next month learn something new dayotherwise wasted day NATIONS DUE Nominations offices President Vice Presidents Districts V IX due Headquarters Academy Model Aeronautics June 1 1998 Any AMA Open member may submit nomination nominee must Leader Member Academy must reside District letter acceptance nominee must file AMA Headquarters June 5 1998 10 days prior published meeting date nominee must also submit resume professional qualifications model aviation experience resume should include limited following 1 statement regarding Leader Member status including date conferred 2 Background following areas may apply nominee Management experience b Financial background c Insurance employment and/or expertise d Legal background e Technical background including areas aeronautics electronics especially radio frequency propagation usage acoustic noise studies analy areas engineering necs aeromodeling St noted elected nati uld hay sati March 1998 151 Doug Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Femwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 787-7454 friend said tried read column month too numbers Like people didnt enjoy told him would try put little information just numbers know lot like numbers will try mix up content column has lot inquiry two people last month regarding procedures get tax exempt status model airplane clubs government does like give status just anyone organization seeks 501c3status must organized charitable educational scientific religious purpose model airplane clubs just will qualify proper code section us 501c7 social recreation clubs easier get As usual forms filed IRS No 1023 Other forms may need filed will depend type activities participate filing requirements state Form 1023 nine pages length prepared before tax simplification lot attachments will apply model airplane clubs have special problem will glad help may apply Recognition Exemption Organization Publication 557 explains rules procedures governing tax exempt status available IRS locality Superintendent Documents US Government Printing Office Washington DC 20402 Two little boys hospital asks other Are medical surgical other little boy says dont know whats difference first boy says medical sick before came surgical made sick after came Until Later folks thats right annual AMA/Charles Hampson Grant Scholarships will awarded once again 1998 Charles Hampson Grant 1894-1987 early birds interest knowledge aviation influenced inspired aeromodeling activities modelers special emphasis young people program established tribute Charlie Grant further dream youth participation model aviation Funded donations general revenue scholarship program has lifesaver young people families Grants totaling approximately $20000 awarded 1997 deadline receipt applications April 30 1998 AMA member know young person has AMA member past three years considering pay university education should advise him get forms apply simple procedure supporting documentation verify facts figures required individuals high school applications go before AMA Scholarship Committee evaluates individuals test scores grade-point average community modeling service records schedule set funds awarded will available prior start school year opportunity missed funds Dont left wishing done time now Call AMA Headquarters 765 2871256 ask Mary Lou Vojslavek extension 201 request application forms mailed same day 152 Model Aviation ecticut / Maine / Massachusette New Hampshire / Rhode Island Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 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 Hookaett NH 031 06-1077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1866 MAINE MODEL EXPO 1998 EXPO will held Westbrook High School Saturday March 28 1998 will displays aircraft cars boats clinics Monooting battery maintenance vacuum bagging covering etc Subject weather will flying demonstrations outside Food refreshments will available well raffle $200 admission charge $100 under 12 Call RAY ROBINS HOBBY CENTER 207 797-5196 RAY LABONTE 207 892-7994 information 1998 BERKSHIRE MALL SHOW event takes place Berkshire Mall route 8 just North Pittsfield MA date 1998 March 2 1-22 information call John Larese 413 6648480 1997 BERKSHIRE MALL SHOW mall show combined effort several area clubs Last year clubs involved Tunnel City RIC Club Southern Berkshire RIC Club Pittsfield R/C Club Scahaghticoke Prop Busters Mall management provides space ADAMS CO-OPERATIVE BANK provides trophies JOE SORRENTINO Barn Speed Hobbies Lee does much work provides some merchandise Club members put long hours during two daysthanks YOUTH MEMBERSHIPS Now good time encourage younger people join AMA fee $100 Model Aviation $1200 magazine bargain Also Clubs may want consider gift subscriptions local school libraries cost $1200 may encourage some people join j 1998 153 Bill Senecal Joe Sorrentino Some people received trophies provided Adams Co-trophies aircraft Second left Larry Bussiere won best operative Bankof show Al Marchand areas raffle tickets sold tAth Scale model Italian Piagglo P136L Royal Gull Amphibian Rich Flinchbaugh Newport Rhode Island scratch built Electric Powered model Scientext Plans has 5-foot wingspread powered 2 Astro iSs Jomar SM 4 speed control 16 SR 1700 batteries Airtronics FM Radio flying weight 8 lbs lovely Model family friend Ms Alexandra Foley recognized Artist Newport Area AMA table display given prominent position MA Suggestion Line Have suggestion about magazine Let us know Model Aviation k]fl Suggestion Line phone 317 288-4899 extension 223 Tom Mosca B-17 aircraft • 1 ki d 1 [ iii 1 1 1e] 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 @gramercyioscom Dave Babcock 445 Siockien Street Highisiowrr NJ 08520-4501 Roy Brown USAE AFOENT CMR 480 eox 585 APO AE 09703 Ray Joschkos 59 Liorogotoc Street St Jawes NY 1 i78111 James M Lewis PO ei Ogdeoborg NY 1 3669-0061 Dave Mathewson sos ei 3 Carorios NY 13031 Bill Miller PO Sos 335 Prioceton Jonction NJ 09550 Tom Morray 31 Voorirees Orrvn Sosiriog Ridge NJ 07920 Marlene Nikodem 407 Willow Street Lockyort NY 14094 Bill Poptbress 2 Hewlock Coon Sasgerties NY 12477 Adam Battler 41 Perry Aoeooe Lathorrr NY 12110-2433 Terry Terrenoire 101 Swrthtreid Endicoft NY 13760-4329 Freqoency Coordinator Lon Seater 53 Airport Osroego Covoty Airport FuSon NY 13069 310 599-6093 cant start months column saying very sincere ~Thanksrr helped re-elect VP position Ill spend next three years trying justify confidence Fran McElwee Hall Fame Induction Lets talk about recent VIP district Mr Fran McElwee As know Fran 1997 Model Aviation Hall Fame inductee Fran started building model airplanes 1927 competitor starting 1934 Free Flight Gas Rubberr towline Hand-Launched Gliders flew very successfully competition against such notables Shereshaw Shulman Golberg Garami 1942 Franrs love aviation led him join US Army Air Corps cadet 1944 received wings sent Ceremony England join 339th Fighter Group 8th Air Force As P-5 1 jockey Fran flew 29 fighter escort missions leading bombers over Germany Before end war Europe credited two victoriesan Fw 190 262 hit silk once after mid-air collision another P-5 Luckily both pilots hailed out successfully As soon Fran got back States picked up left off model aviation time member Linden Model Aircraft club club active during 1930-1950s Seventeen members old club came see Frans induction Hall Fame Fran won 1st place UC Stunt NY Daily Mirror meets 1946 1947 also won 1st place RC meets 1947 1948 Dallas TX Nationals 1951 placed 2nd Navy RC bombing event 1972 until 1982 Fran member Alpha Squadron Pennsylvaniathe first AMA show team During shows Fran flew Flying Saucer plane reminiscent inverted surfboard Saucer deployed banner flight dropped prior landing Crowd reaction messages banner always positive 30 years 1946 through 1976 Fran designed unique planes published plans articles general model magazine readers US Europe saying Gee didnt know could about Control Line semi-scale P-S 1 designed axial rolls chapter nine Norm Rosenstocks book Tales Ancient Modeler Fran referred R/C Guru time respects still August 12th year group about 100 modelers met luncheon help Fran celebrate induction Model Aviation Hall Fame AMA President Dave Brown flew Ohio make formal presentation Dave Brown presents Hall Fame plaque Fran addition Dave guest speakers included Bob McKay prime mover behind McElwee Hall Fame nomination Leon Shulman life-long friend Fran fellow member Hall Fame three other Hall Fame members able help Fran celebrate addition Leon Shulman saw Ben Shereshaw Joe Beshar attendance Notable AMA members abound District II Fran attended celebration lovely wife Jean group family members Fran Jean feeding 200 foster children McElwees have taken care over years Clan Mc Flwee showed up help celebrate end celebration Fran presented brand new Robot RC plane design recreated master modeler Bob McKay model including necessary radio gear gifi Tuesday Morning Breakfast Club group modelers gather Tuesday morning discuss crash week innovation moment other matters importance model aviation enthusiast According Fran ship flies like dream having lunch modelers table tabulated total number years model aviation represented table final tally 3675 years model aviation experience room top table number 11 405 years experience Someone said sure Joe Beshar could remember 3675 yearsbut think kidding Fran hearty congratulations us hobby honor richly deserved Model Aviation ciate Vise Presidents Em] kb I] ri ilim i i iej io / Pennsylvania West Virginia Bob Brown Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Caigary Coca Colcnbcs OH 43229-2008 614 e91-1643 David H Eiiis 5261 DeWis Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 304 776-140e Neison Gocid 1944 idoho Street Ailentown PA 18103-e519 610 797-k597 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 412 925-3266 Dosaid Kiopp 637 Harsiiton Coort Trappe PA 19426-2206 610 409-0129 Frank Noii 4573 [came Road Dayton OH 45449 513 435-9232 Matthew Turowski RR63 Sos 294 Dogwood Drive Droms PA 16222 717 622-0430 Joseph S Vialay 1381 Crankrook Drion P09cc 851 Macmee OH 43537-3062 Frequency Coordinator John Cottie 1012 Wyoming Avence Forty Fort PA 19704 Phone 717 267-8970 EVENT SANCTIONS Are events being planned upcoming flying season club its too early apply AMA sanction Quite often specific conflicts can alleviated early application District Contest Coordinators have years loyal service membership special note thanks Marge Weisenbach Nelson Gould LEHIGH VALLEY RADIO CONTROL SOCIETY LVRCS Club Nazareth Pennsylvania some good news five acre flying site included portion land being preserved Pennsylvania Farmland Preservation Program will ensure use field years come Pennsylvania Governor Tom Ridge presided over ceremony Representing LVRCS President Bob LeFevre AVP Nelson Gould Bob LeFevre Nelson Gould Pennsylvania Farmland Preservation Ceremony urban sites becoming very hard secure preservation program could viable avenue use site procurement interested contact AVP Nelson Gould additional information AVP MATT TUROWSKI Please note change address Matt Turowski now lives Drums Pennsylvania near Hazleton new address RR #3 Box 294 Dogwood Drive Drums Pa 18222 TUSCARORA RIC CLUB Aerorama 98 will held June 1 Tuscarora State Park non-competitive event introduce public model aviation Various facets hobby such giant scale aerobatic helicopters demonstrated competent fliers event held cooperation Pennsylvania State Park System gentlemen help make Tuscarora Aerorama success GREATER CINCINNATI RADIO CONTROL CLUB Congratulations Greater Cincinnati Radio Control Club qualifying 1998 Gold AMA Leader Club public service certainly provides positive image aeromodeling TOLEDO WEAK SIGNALS Weak Signals SAM meet always success years event yielded 32 entries CD Paul Schmitz Bob Krisley SAM meet Andrew Latowski enlarged Strato Streak THANK YOU Recently wife pleasure full scale flying day long time modeling friends Mark Powelson Marks PT-17 provides nostalgic view real flying flying Mark John Graham introduced wife JoAnne full scale aerobatics know JoAnne wouldnt believe enjoyed loops rolls Thanks gentlemen great day flying Powelson John Graham Bob Brown PT-17 March 1998 155 Lehigh Valley Clubs flying site Delaware Distnot Columbia Maryland INorth Carolina / Virginia Chuck Foreman Vice President 412 Pine Cone Ct Kill Devil Hill NC 27948 Phone 919441-5855 Fax 919441-6554 cforeman@ modelaircraftorg 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 Waynesboro 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 ASHEVILLE-BUNCOMBE AEROMODELERS following information taken High Flyer news letter Asheville Buncombe Aeromodelers THE PREZ SEZ ITS OURS Dale Wright said greatest moments hobby related life hear signed agreement land fill Buncombe commissioners Asheville Buncombe Aeromodelers reality Too often past have misfortune learning flying sites have lost What pleasure know now have access site has potential become long term asset club Recently AMA sent out Leader Member survey Leader Members AMA district 3599 surveys sent out 239 returned District IV 10 Leader Members took time fill out questionnaire return AMA very good showing Leader Members though response low some very good ideas suggestions As result response Leader Members took time answer questionnaire now have Leader Member committee committee will have its first meeting just prior next council meeting scheduled February 20th 1998 committee members Dave Brown Joyce Hager Charlie Bauer myself chairman Now time sure club has least Leader Member will information sent committee Leader Members have expressed interest really being active Leader Members later committee develops program ELIZABETH CITY R/C CLUB photo some members aircraft display parking lot WalMartTM Elizabeth City NC show result building contest people visiting show voted airplane liked best NEW BERN AEROMODELERS New Bern Aeromodelers its social event year Saturday Oct 4th Fun Fly over 40 people attended event weather beautiful little no wind lots sunshine temperatures 70s photo shows some activities HOWARD COUNTY RIC CLUB photo shows member club about launch bi-plane semi-annual float fly Centennial Lake Columbia MD Piedmont Model Aircraft Club Fun-Fly/Fly-In club field Sat Oct 11th six clubs participated event photo flightline THE FREDERICKSBURG AEROMASTERS Fredericksburg Aeromasters exhibited model aircraft flew Radio Control models Orange County Airport Saturday September 27th Eighteen members brought twentyeight model airplanes participate Orange County Expo 97 two photos show members participated aircraft display II lot photos sent did appear month due lack space Some will next months column Last least GO TAKE KID FLYING AND SIGN UP NEW AMA MEMBER Model Aviation WESTERN PIEDMONT MODEL AIRCRAFT CLUB Western Alabama / Flonda / Georgia / Mississippi Puerto Rico / South Carolina / Tenneaaee Jim McNeiII Vice President 817 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Phone 205 322-2127 FAX 205 252-2654 E-mail lemcneill@Iueocom WEB-PAGE Ed Hartley KCRC http//wwwdatawldcom/kcrc Associate Vice Presidents Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacoia FL 32514 Wilbelmina Chihasa 2826 Arbor Place Keonvilie TN 37517 John G Cooper 4788 Cloister Cove Memyslo TN 38118 James M Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr New Albany MS 38652 William T Haywood 4 Robie Circle Fsiey AL 36035 Karl Hensel 383 Briamosd 842 Meridian MS 35305 Louise Izzo 256 Huotridge Way Wicteroprings FL 32708 Richard Jackson 2118 Thorelee Dr N Charleston SC 25405 Chris Joiner 55 Lee Rd 238 Phesio City AL 36867 Dr John Martin 21a0 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Puebls Pass Anniston AL 36206 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyrna GA 30082 Clittord Scholefield 4138 NW 33rd Place Gainesville FL 32606 Frank Tiano 15300 Estancia Lane West Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Duzer 3604 N River Rd Gainesville GA 30506 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Joseph Micalizzi HC 866 Boo 10357 Pajardo Puerto Rico 00738 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fields 183W Strickland Rd loterlachen FL 32148 Phone 904 684-2517 RC Contest Coordinator Kenneth Blackwell 207W Sandoreek Rd Enterprise AL 36330 Phone 334 347-4721 District have some 314 Chartered Clubs other District America Most clubs publish monthly newsletter issue notice meet Effective immediately am turning out District Newsletter once twice month exchange basis Dist V Club will mail newsletter can get substantial discount postage using Pre-sorted other US mail methods Please mail club newsletter can mail Ted Hartley has nice web page District http/wwwrepattemnxsnet Ted KCRC Knoxville Tenn Newly appointed Associate Vice President Red Scholefield Gainesville edits District E-mail newsletter computer does nice job E-mail redscho@gnvfdtnet Please read next blurb little unpleasant perhaps necessary Southern state few days ago arrived Giant Scale fly-In right after tragic event gentleman gone way off himself very large model run motor very large motor very large propeller told CD over over over go off himself aiways take someone him hold airplane starting engine Suddenly accidentally sustained very bad cut arm between elbow shoulder Witnesses said looked half cut off flyers ran over tried stop bleeding tourniquet did no good spectator reached squeezed artery held until medics arrived almost immediately Injured person OK now havent mentioned names names except YOU name Dont YOU go off corner play model engine yourself Dont YOU disobey Contest Director tells something Dont need BIG engine BIG prop get bad cut cut myself 020 motor time myself hold nasty cut hand drive home other started include very recent ugly experience limited vehicle communication after talking AMA President Hes good too decided good outweighed bad mention District V fans like pictures have couple other things touch promised AMA officials last Council meeting Id start committee get keep flying sites Dist V need least member State has experience acquiring field therefore can relay experience others 1997 coming end need pick club State PR md name 1997 CLUB YEAR Tenn Miss etc Dist V honor accordingly framed plaque free re-chartering fee 1998 time get mag will have already picked committee will honored Associate Vice President its area Let mention 2 District servants among good ones have working free serve Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fields H does excellent job Dorothy took over husband Burnie passed away no drop quality service Thanks Dorothy Also Ken Blackwell RC Contest Coordinator perfect position Ken going computer & organizing CDs etc quicker communication Thanks Ken. Something else have new 18 minute tape Im giving away members living Dist V supurb Its called HOW AIRPLANES FLY entertaining want write Ill mail pay postage feel perfect showing Club meetings have question you?? Im allowed take polls poll What best size tape Club meetings? 15-18 minutes 30 minutes 60 minutes? Write tell Ive noticed times club meetings turn lights back after watching important hour tape everybody has gone home Tell best size tape Club meeting made pictures Fayette Ga flyers sponsored KING PEACH ELECTRIC models fly silently electric powered Meet Randy Hawkins CD Mike McGowen Dave Zeigler Gene Norman CD Mike holding typical electric powered model No noise No neighbor complaints right next golf course Heres Dave Zeigler again Dave puts programs youth groups Teaches flying features 10-inch span 6 gram Feather model 8-inch span Swallow model Archer H 2 weeks ago covered AVIATORS FALL FLY-IN restricted IMAA members & AMA sponsored Gainesville H flying Gators snap some important officials overseeing event CD Lyman Slack John Marsh Ed Callaway David Gaddy Tom Bloodworth Tom Rhodes Russ Lewis Red Scholefield Larry Roe visited event announced Red Scholefield now AMA Associate Vice President Tom Rhodes way deserves special mention help has provided starting up computer District yuck CD Lyman Slacks pretty wife Marilyn Slack keeping bookwork straight big FALL FLY-IN event have say contestants important officials very nice Gainesville FLYING GATORS RC fling attended SEBRING INTL RACEWAY sponsored Giant Scale affair restricted IMAA & AMA members Donald Trammel CD N Jim Lee President Highland RC Club Don Trammel Contest Director WHERE EAGLES SOAR Sebring Fun-fly above Sue Gary Ballard Gary flying scratch-built model 2 Saito 45s tn tt forgot mention have new DISPLAY COORDINATOR Dist V Russell Mobley tn Augusta Georgia has agreed monitor AMA material Mail Shows Thanks Russell. h 1998 157 Illinois Indiana / Kentucky / Missoun Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norndge IL 60656-3224 Home 708 457-0565 Fax 708 457-2177 E-Mail Internet ayabauer@charliecnaiitedu Associate Vice Presidents Illinois Dab & Scott Justice 1565 Franzen Beneenville IL 60106 John Ksllend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Psrenti 1920 Buckiegham Weatcheater IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Worden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indiana Ron Ballsrd 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Bussell 5000W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedtord IN 47421-3108 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Eoa 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 746-5834 Missouri Bob Underwood 32 Hollandbuah Ct St Charlen Mo 63304 Eve 314 939-3394 Ken Booher 1016 North Eant Barnea Dr Lena Summit MO 64086 816 524-7307 Frequency Coordinator Cal Orr RR 1 Boa 1238 Higginaville MO 64037 660 584-6264 Fax 660 564-6285 Webmaster Gary Parenti 11001 Martindale Dr Weatcheater IL 60154 Eve 708 531-9556 District VI will soon have Web page maybe read will able reach page via link AMA page As start new year district committee formedan electronic committee Members will include anyone has helped save flying field instrumental securing new field idea list web page names e-mail addresses short statement about flying site problem solution worked out members must willing share scenario other club wish member electronic committee e mail information outlined above Congratulations order district About 21% district membership voted recent election shows interested district officials number votes cast highest recent history want join countdown Century Flight 2003 first flights Wright brothers occurred 1903 During year-long series events Century Flight celebration will commemorate history flight dream future aviation information about joining event contact 2003 Committee 1152 West Third St Dayton OH 45407 Maybe club can become part big celebration held Dayton year 2003 COLUMBIA IL Club #1366 Columbia R/C Flying Club spent afternoon Boy Scout Troop 320 teaching some basics model aviation flight Club president C Overy welcomed scouts introduced club members Club member W Crame pictured below held tech session scouts explaining everything construction actual flight Several members club let scouts leaders try hand flying some beginner type planes M Dehn pointing D King instructing first flight next picture has B Graves hat helping student line scouts waiting turn Next have G Davis boldly letting scout fly plane buddy box scouts really learn quickly B Graves supplied information pictures ST LOUIS MO following idea has come J Schitka letter says shall attempt outline idea having national CB channel order modelers parts country may able contact others coming going contests trade shows what have group Thermaleers Lone Eagles St Louis always convoy CBs channel 14 constant chatter takes monotony out trip also keeps everyone alert case car trouble lots help available making call contact another AMA member simply say AMA john out St Louisif copy come back Sounds like good idea next trip Ill have CB channel 14 Schifka also suggests AMA Headquarters might want have base station air helping members during big events Muncie Another good idea Let know what think ST LOUIS MO following two pictures W Bramsch dont have guess about hobby hasnt club featured column answer simple Nothing has sent Members models model details needed Pictures mall show swap meet etc also welcome Again sure supply names members pictured Model Aviation aiIE1lie]tU 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 Millar 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 6496 5 Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Al Schwartz 2787 Fernwood Roseville MN 55113 Ph 612633-2286 East Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Ph 810486-4800 colunm being written during December Holiday season holiday season happy time great deal sadness must relate District VII members what happening District VH Vice President Don Benffield has taken seriously ill illness has come very suddenly Dons illness has diagnosed advanced bone cancer has hospital currently home being treated daily radiation hopes stopping some pain discomfort Dons spirits remain high very weak Until Don regains enough strength help writing monthly column has asked help out way name Mike Alewine Don have building flying crashing model airplanes together about 50 years now Don avid sport radio control flyer lean towards engine collecting vintage control line stunt flying Dons MADMAN control line airplane still hangs workshop along original Orwick 64 will report some local activities am currently aware As information about activities outside immediate area becomes available will include column have pictures comments information about activities etc please send AMA headquarters plainly marked District VII material will forwarded inclusion column very active group control line flyers Minneapolis Piston Poppers has monthly freeze fly field locai vocational college Several members have obtained Seasons flyer status several others working club came up wonderful idea foster control line flying Several members built finished lot control line trainers trainers given several local hobby shops new flyer purchases control line engine given trainers really looking forward seeing lot trainers spring Minnesota weather permits During month November several members Tri Valley radio control club put presentation Young Eagles group presentation took place ThunderBird Aviation complex Flying Cloud Airport near Minneapolis must add involvement Young Eagles group project Don Bentfield Minnesota 4-H Aviation Coordinator Judy Rice have put together aspects radio control flying presented including long discussion about helicopters questions asked Young Eagles indicated very good grasp general aviation concepts theory flight final touch occurred Steve Flaten started ran engine ducted fan F-16 Twenty thousand small hangar area opened lot young eyes very wide response presentation model aviation picked up least six new members group twenty March year next group Young Eagles will have different presentation radio control flying Tn Valley has made field clubhouse available class room presentation will followed lunch several trainers buddy boxes will put service give youngsters some real stick time February 6 through February 8 Minnesota Department Transportation presented Aviation Exposition Target Center Minneapolis aspects aviation represented exposition Minnesota Association Modeling Clubs organization Don founded several years ago representation several areas Displays working models radio control control line aircraft present Model Engine Collectors Association also display swap meet part exposition About fifty thousand people exposed aviation model aviation result exposition Please remember send pictures comments information about activities etc AMA headquarters inclusion column As Don would say Are having fun yet? ramliar inesota Condolen MinnenanaPaul MN 55 104-1 So Don Bentfield best stated own humble words first District VP column am I--After talking lot modelers around country guess Im just part majority AMA members enjoys sport its personal rewards building flying important being some nicest people world Don will truly sadly missed tesy Carl Maroney AMA Special Services Director March 1998 159 d tc stm Ii ld •ii 11I ummu i q &e] h i Arkansas Louisiana New Monica Oklahoma Teoas 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 Blase 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 817 662-5587 Sandy Frank 105 N Brazos St Weatherford TX 76086 817 599-7131 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 1261/2 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 Gene Kent 2811 Cork Cove San Antonio TX 78230 210 308-8043 E-mail genekent@junocom AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 817 467-9211 last column representative brings mixed emotions AMA has part life years always taken granted Never wildest dreams did ever imagine amount time took serve position properly always did should have done often just enough time reason welcome relief responsibility Yet will miss intense involvement modelers operation organization never imagined would want attend functions either asked come didnt make sincere apology also never realized scarce time could become came things like would hope realize now AMA lot just place get insurance outset AMA organized serve proliferate modeling over country pool money organization what us could manage alone high point last EC meeting last November introduction Education Committee high level educators mission introduce modeling curriculum school systems action will serving us long after us involved today have passed Personally like think 50 100 years now will modelers doing knowing something what today urge particular teach join endeavor involved phase modeling another wouldnt reading object what basically FUN FUN important part modeling life what else could importance Think about positive things has happened past three years inventive ways clubs have found provide secure own flying sites Some have able finance purchase own property Others have worked within communities make place activity Without site group terrible disadvantage cant last long Flying safely has key points operation club field club has basic rule fly alone particularly important operating larger engines seen today Make mistake small engine can cause nasty cut big mills mistake can cause much serious injury Obeying basic Safety Code should clubs by-laws can go long way make site secure recently asked make some sort ruling about what perceived unsafe flying clubs field Since have no authority make such ruling reply clubs board directors and/or its officers responsible safety therefore preservation site great deal difference between flying ability two pilots rest club nearly accomplished problem can arise comes air safety stands reason flier sport model will have ability cope big Lazer type doing maneuvers right over runway Somehow sanity must prevail such situations safe solution worked out adults As always what best majority has take precedence doing maneuvers over runway others flying has basic etiquette long time Back November hard working member San Antonio Prop Busters R/C Club Jim Branaum went trouble organizing roast yours truly highly complimented little apprehensive about could just visualize no showing up Well much surprise quite few did come About highest compliment could have imagined other Keith Storey 8th AMA president coming way California boyhood heroes came lovely wife Anita accompanied other Johnny Davis Johnny Davis wrote West Coast Tips column Model Airplane News back late 940s hung word mans wealth measured friends truly am well off Thank Like have served EC have job business run have little time building flying own models hope now get back building flying again have plans some Rubber models hope build soon kits before WW II either could nut build didnt have patience late big brother saved huge surprise turn up certainly havent much time build lately read should really back building board Model Aviation late 1950s Astro Hog king Midland Tx Hi-Sky RIG Club held Calln Hogs Fly-In Sig Mfg supported event sent people down attend Heres Dennis Robbins ran events Hi-Sky club 23 entrants 28 Hogs Fly-In Hogs powered engines 40s 1 20s Jim Ruple gets ready start 40 Hog left Big Hog 120 4-C HOGS seem go forever shot Steve Bird Dallas helping Rick Strange buddy box what looks like perfect weather ciate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Troy Lapp 1618 Houston Dr Bismarck ND 58504 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Don Moden 410 Hail St Salina 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 News Colorado Letter Russ Miller name Dennis Brooks spoke over phone several years ago Jack Merritt Custom Hobbies heart transplant looking AMA help him am writing after reading latest District TX article Octobers ModelAviation am club am AIVIA member reason am club broke neck several times resulting number limitations am allowed drive cannot travel 20 minutes way twice week car doesnt mean dont support promote hobby industry teach model rocketry local elementary school built 42 rockets display launching National Scout Jamboree red white blue Big Brute canTed American Flag aloft attached shock cord chute ejected flag hung proudly beneath told dont fly anymore either buy RIC airplanes cars boats garage sales recondition Almost find homes people new hobby keep several sailplanes hand others borrow leam have hard time looking up fly Ijust bought EPP TG-3 kit Dave Sanders EPP Corsair kit Mark Mech get durable aircraft loan out work computers develop and/or translate hobby oriented educational programs between platforms Apple-Mac-IBM back tools time available everyone area has some hobby interest As 4-H counselor worked kids took first County year finished high second State model rockets Junior Grand Champion plastic models Clubs important expand capabilities pooling resources experience dedicated hobbyist can still work keep hobbies alive youth young adults today 75 year old/young father-in-law has taken up RIC cars visits three nephews either fly R/C run R/C cars boats launch rockets draw interest time run cars 2 foot Energizer Bunny monster truck chassis up down street Demonstrations local school rockets electric control line aircraft draw kids parents programs fly COX Bearcat electric control line inside gym show simple can put meat tray foam skis after 21 inch snow flew off snow Getting out enjoying sports draws people dont agree have build own start out no time invested first time crashes dont turn away sports used equipment bought prudently gets people lower costs advances such EPP foam Bounce dont Break aircraft add draw people dont want club get out own find way enjoy hobby Most importantly please take time talk people activities draw get first time students running cars boats planes neighborhood sign-ups school enclosed photo transportation extending hobbies cart street-legal cart Colorado classified electric wheel chair neighbor helped build trailer out Sears Car lop Carrier garage sale 10 inch wheeled wagon lets cany kits teaching model rocketry metal models plastic models year round types weather have thunder storms driven through 12 inches snow reach classes cart has lights turn signals amber strobe horn windshield wiper heater fan stereo yes trailer lights work through normal trailer harness hookup always way people help Most people just forget ask offer Just because someone sport does mean wont help out asked may join up What happens say no ask someone else youre trying must busy dying close Dennis Brooks Converted PAR CAR Golf Cart weather electric wheel chair Letter Russ Miller LOVE-AIR R/C club Loveland Colorado hosted 4th annual BIG BIRD FESTIVAL August 16th 17th 1997 Took Show Road year due loss club field fall 1996 Fifty seven pilots New Mexico Texas Nebraska Wyoming Colorado made trip Al Wards field Akron Colorado registered 91 Giant Scale planes 2-day event event began Saturday evident number motor homes trailers lining several hundred feet runway pilots arrived Friday planning having full weekend fun registration inspection complete thing pilot fly fly did 307 flights loggeda new record event Pilots rewarded flying improving chances winning great prizes Four IMAA legal kits other valuable items given away pilots throughout weekend thanks generosity sponsors Sunny skies steady crosswinds prevalent weekend field great shape because Al Ward Jr traveled way Florida few days before event prepare field though runway fairly small grass surrounded area made takeoffs landings uneventful tasks Official flying ended 400 pm Saturday after evening rain shower another first recorded eventNight flight Bob Hinze Gering NE Don Lorentzen Thornton CO put show people camping out Everyone witnessed flights amazed what radio controlled airplane can after sun goes down event came close 200 pm Sunday grand prize raffle drawing Readyto-Fly Giant Kadet Senior scratch built modified Jack Quinn being won Bill Kim Gallagher new Love-Air R/C flying site currently under construction 600-foot x 50-foot paved runway complete improvements planned during next year So mark 3rd weekend August calendar plan join us 5th annual BIG BIRD FESTIVAL Plans underway make best yet Darwin Idler South half pits Saturday afternoon Kim & Bill Gallagher winner raffle plane Jack Quinn builder h 1998 161 Anzona California / Hawaii Nevada / Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone 602 708-0222 E-mail richh@primenetcom http//ama-1 Ocom/ama Associate Vice Presidents Darwin Barrie Scottsdale Arizona 602 946-8955 Don Goeschl Lancaster California 805 940-6606 Darlene Frederick Santa Rosa California 707 525-8815 Marc Karpowich Logan Utah 801 752-3639 Brian Nelson Morgan Hill California 408 463-0907 Dave Pinjuv Las Vegas Nevada 702 656-1772 Al Williamson Chula Vista California 619 427-4039 Frequency Coordinators Elroy Marez Sacramento California 714 540-4935 See laat months column tor additional AVPa Coordinatora 1997 Elections. 1997 AMA elections completed would like once again thank members district show support Though District X ticket uncontested AMA members demonstrated remarkable participation annual election process Though can attributed part size district also illustrates tremendous interest concern shared members District X Thank support vote confidence As look next three years dawning new millennium go still significant challenges facing aeromodeling Academy Model Aeronautics modeling industry continued decline membership loss flying sites infringement upon hobby brought Federal local regulations certainly top list critical issues Have done enough Are doing enough doing right things meet mitigate challenges downward trend AMA membership has continued past five years loss flying sites especially sun-rich areas country continues alarming rate Federal local regulations regarding EPA land use development recreational properties have become more obstructive facilitative As densely populated urban areas grow expand encroach upon shrinking open space resources competition use recreational properties has become fierce What will year 2000 bring model aviation Interestingly enough question whether AMA should take leadership role resolving issues has raised should AMA play leadership role aeromodeling industry merely membership organization established provide member benefits such insurance competition rules specialty gift items must admit left dumbfounded question posed thirty years have member organization have never considered anything less leader THE leader aeromodeling industry Quite honestly looking liability insurance hats T-shirts could find number alternatives marketplace products However nowhere else industry individual modelers represented collectively national level uniformly meet profound challenges facing sport/hobby part will endeavor ensure AMA recognizes fulfills its leadership role model aviation Over upcoming term will ardently work towards preservation recognition model aviation legitimate viable recreational outlet children families adults will strive continued acquisition development preservation aeromodeling flying sites will work towards expanding efforts bringing enrichment aeromodeling youth model builders tomorrow Till next time. Keep em safe Keep em flyn Model Aviation right young face belongs 11 year old Tony Luby Mesa AZ Tonys huge smile reflects immense pride receiving Junior Award youngest flyer Eighth Air Force Fall Scale Fly-in Oct 4-5 held new Superstition Skypark Las Vegas Radio Control Club hosts 1997 Las Vegas Sahara Tournament Champions October 23-26 annual aerobatic event brings together championship pilots around world compete prestigious radio controlled aerobatic competitions ever held years championship trophy went Quique Somenzini Argentina total 83712 points southwestern desert springs life 97198 winter flying season kicks off Eighth Annual Arizona Jet Rally held Nov 21-23 Arizona Model Aviators new world class Superstition Skypark Mesa event drew 68 pilots upwards 100 aircraft Great aerobatic performances thing cooking up William G Bennett Field LVRC Club held its traditional club cookout during event years bode fare included whole turkey cooked peanut oil Mmmm. Good Kim McKays ground crew looks maneuvers ducted fan jet trainer around pattern Kim husband Ted R owners Hobbies Etc steadfast supporters modeling activity hobby local flying clubs Hi] 1 g [v32]Ui [e DIE 1 U Alaska Idaho Montana / Oregon / Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 97213-0090 503 234-4439 EMAIL vpxi@pacifiercom Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 15618 NE 56th Way Redmond WA 98052 Al Culver Boa 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkinson 319 Yellowstone Billings MT 59101 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NB 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 Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Boa 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Snaer 781 Lillonet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Dick Snaer AVP NW Washington sent photos words about whats going upper Western valley Heres Dicks report North Puget Sound R/C events happenings small amount editing get Column August 1996 Skagit County RC Club forced leave longtime flying site Milltown Rd Club members pulled together another site found has turned out dream field pilots leasing three acres land open field approximately 180 acres acres adjoining behind flying area NO TREES biggest difference site field planted grass cut four five times year animal feed Buildings moved truck/trailers old site new maintain pristine looks site club building committee designed built new building enclose club equipment porta-potry building built using modular method wall panels built pre assembled Skagit County Regional Airport Bayview Airport hangar donated boss club members panels erected assembled locked together hangar Next panels disassembled trucked new flying site reassembled site located near Lyman WA nine miles east Sedro Woolley 07 miles south Hiway 20 third year row Skagit County R/C Club has held weight lifting contest started Carlton Molesworth featured Model Aviation last year basic contest rule aircraft power must furnished OS 40FP engine cannot modified other rules aircraft must capable flying 60 sec land safely runway year have activity ever four contestant teams specially designed aircraft weight lifting capability has amazing weight lifted ballast does include weight aircraft contest flights may made through October 31st 1st Place Winners Freck s Foolish Fixup lifted 221b 8oz Pilot Gerry Freck center Engineers George Yewell 1 John Torillor 2nd Place Ugly David lifted 201b 2oz left Engineers Deene Almvig Walt Gerfen Pilot Lynn King aircraft innovative employing large wing area using special Selig lifting airfoil three very active glider competition 3rd Place Atlas II Lifted 121b lOoz Ted Hendrikson Cliff Corbow Pilot event originator Carlton Molesworth 4th Place Large modified wing Senior Kadet Lifted 12# 4 oz Pilot Don Baker Skagit County R/C Club has very active youth group under direction Doug Wedin also club instructors Five members group have soloed year just flying however Doug has great shop five building stations two Saturdays month members youth group come also learn building skills Doug reports some interested building flying has interested joining Some initial equipment used group trainer planes donated various club members younger members Tercil Glider Club Skagit County R/C Club Tim Vandenheuvel gave us great report experiences AMA nationals year father drove Burlington WA Muncie Tim could participate Soaring hand-launch glider events main point met wonderful people competition didnt get way competitors being very friendly helpful IMAA North Puget Sound Big Bird chapter along IMAA Fraser Valley chapter MAAC held second annual sanctioned AMA Big Bird event Bell Air RC Flyers field July 27th another outstanding event lots help both IMAA groups about 70 aircraft participating Next years event scheduled two days July 25 & 26 1998 will held new Skagit County R/C Club flying site Whidbey Island Big Bird fly-in held August Bob Carpenter again doing fine job Contest Director fantastic flying site should giant scale pilots calendars Dick also sent name photo owner builder flyer C-47 Nov Col flown Bell Air Big Bird Chuck Bower member Whidbey Island R/C Club North Puget Sound Big Birds IMAA chapter owns airplane first time aircraft flown flown Big Bird events during 1996 well Chuck did great job building Ziroli plans uses two Zenoah 38s power Chuck Bower Gooney Bird Clint Avery did outstanding job CD Bell Air Big Bird started 1990 Ralph Graham Richard Anderson 98s Bell Air Big Bird event will held June 6&7 h 1998 163
Edition: Model Aviation - 1998/03
Page Numbers: 149, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 155, 156, 157, 158, 159, 160, 161, 162, 163
Edition: Model Aviation - 1998/03
Page Numbers: 149, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 155, 156, 157, 158, 159, 160, 161, 162, 163
A AMews Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 WA i i ii 4 li Prater Museum Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 ol great pleasures being Museum Director working closely outstanding people really committed Academy museum future aeromodeling As probably know exists army evangelical aeromodelers truly mission spread gospel model aviation its potential enhance peoples enjoyment life None knowledge ardent intrepid AMA Historian Norm Rosenstock being Year Pioneer since Norm certainly great Pioneers Aeromodeling asked Norm words wisdom would like share membership Perhaps could comment reason have devoted much life aeromodeling Norm said need build case statement supporting value aeromodeling know could make contribution Sure Gary Norm replied thick Brooklyn accent Ill see what can Norm being excellent writer sent following interesting story recommendation its conclusion could very well become slogan Year Pioneer some years now Florida has known retirement Village le upon reaching retirement years come live warm climate enjoy condo style living seems suit limits amount maintenance maximizes leisure time have available themselves wife however choose live own house working-class community problem come poorly equipped new lifestyle Some turn golf some tennis part lost often laughingly referred Condo Commandos day wife informs has invited friend husband over coffee conversation evening Youll like husband wife informed s very interesting guy ng through before steeled myselffor meeting After introductions made ourselves comfortable living room conversation turned favorite topic What keep busy asked didnt know answer Keep Busy cleverly turned question around said him What Well answered get up morning take walk shower have breakfast 1 read New York Times [he was] former New Yorker cover cover what asked baited breath Well after breakfast go down pool guys [and I] have interesting conversation About what asked Oh don t know politics news business said what asked impatiently Well time wife go out supper after supper Well go clubhouse play cards till time go bed Very interesting day Yea pretty much enjoy Yea its great So tell said What keep busy didnt know tell him insulting him belittling lifestyle life like running marathon treadmill lot action takes nowhere looked man saw someone could mistaken father age wise yet ten years junior poor man spent life chasing dollar support family provide retirement never during years did find hobby interest could turn to focus enjoy retirement years gifts may have gotten birthdays never got gift life model building go club sflyingfield see retired modelers received gift see gentlemen mid-70s mid-80s active enjoying life focused functioning ever hear phrase What keep busy Moral story Give someone gift life introduce modeling Nice story Norm Im sure members out would agree model aviation has greatest gifts have ever received Norms case can tell daily passes gift others unselfishly gives time intelligence back aeromodeling community through work AMA Historian because feels need give back model aviation part what model aviation has given him others have passed gift along others through participation other educational recreational historical activities relating aeromodeling moment such opportunity opening up new way Museum Patron Fund launching its first organized annual gift campaign Actually sustaining gift campaign would better terminology because foundation museum programming advancement very process conducting annual fund will make membership knowledgeable about museum understanding its mission therefore supportive its programming Museum Patron Program Annual Campaign essence process museum reaches out invites its potential supporters share fulfillment its mission museums effective strategy invite involve bond members museum making Academys major strengths Year Pioneer encourage consider giving back part aeromodelings gift life through participation Museum Patron Program little $25 will receive Cloud 9 museums newsletter museum pin patch bumper sticker However since cost premiums just few dollars less contribution would encourage membership meaningful gift clubsSupporting Patrons $100 Sustaining Patrons $500 Life Patrons $1000 Its sure bet gift life worth times amounts h 1998 149 View HQ See Page 176 SMIEV LW AMAs HistoryPast Present Future John Worth Famous Today Hall Fame Tomorrow several months have described problem modify existing HOF selection procedure enable deserving older candidates elected still us based likelihood might live long enough receive honor person problem became reality recently case nationally- worldrenowned Scale champion Bob Wischer finally got named Hall fame 1997 years after wife Dolly become Hall Famer Bob notified selection several months later died before presented award fact before selection announced Model Aviation situation brought up point bone contention past years nominee far less likely selected living time voting Bob Wischers case suggests died some months before voting would have selected Thats what history seems indicate procedure Hall Fame selection does treat living deceased alike basic problem limiting number picked year voting tends favor still us few can picked year out dozens nominated will make dont make among oldest candidates odds against making lifetimes unless factor applied procedure expand number can selected based age candidate Regardless what may happen change current situation special program scheduled 1998 recognize older citizens yet Hall Fame well-deserving honor September Muncie opening event conjunction Society Antique Modelers annual Championships will hold Celebration Pioneers will focus limited have reached age 70 present appears special awards will presented suitably honor have sponsored peers special Hall Fame situation being considered may modify Pioneers event addition normal Hall Fame election year typically finished mid-year special election might held candidates 70 years older will voted expectation awards would made Pioneers banquet would help assure deserving older candidates would get elected still us Meanwhile may useful look todays younger potential candidates may considered Hall Fame election 5 10 years now cases achievements reasons nominating someone become prominent until perspective passing years enables someones contribution stand out connection may interesting think about whether fame alone enough justify consideration Hall Fame example may become famous winning contests producing engines being public eye doing something unusual things themselvesit generally concededare qualifications selection conjunction other factors may well support nomination include some form public service product development improves state art promotion techniques enable others improve skills etc fame helps making name familiar voting factor whichright notmay provide edge over someone else well known may beside point important factor concerning Hall Fame Nobody gets elected unless nominated other words fame itself does get anyone nominated unless fame inspires someone else write up submit nomination form Implicit procedure too potential candidates nominate themselvesit expected someone else will act spokesperson An interesting situation relates Often nomination submitted because some people assume famous name already Hall Fame Unless see list Hall Fame may easy make assumption Next month may publish current list help make sure someone should Hall Fame submitted doesnt mean lacking candidates typically about 50 per year select five six candidates usually promoted friends dont have much chance get elected simply because dont compare well others same year some years may 10 candidates deserving consideration comparison candidates got elected previous years yet because usual process limits inductees handful others elected may may considered future years Lacking qualification standard uniform means assuring selections made consistent basis Although can proud respect already Hall Fame seems ought improve system Food thoughtdoes anybody care Model Aviation C 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 Aeromodelers Airway telephone requests dial 317 287-1256 extension 201 210 fax requests use 317 7410057 $10 minimum credit card orders e 9 Mike Stokes AMA Education Coordinator 5151 F Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 Starting months column will cover old subject using new theme Education What going will get good questions ones will try answer coming months become educated ourselves Since October 20 joined Academy staff have whirlwind ride Thanks Bob Underwood Jay Mealy have managed remain reasonably focused what am educationmy own first foremost initial trilogy Distant Learning Program completed during first three weeks Muncie two live broadcasts Ball State Universitys studios sent classrooms throughout Indiana focused grades 4-6 purpose programs introduce young people world aviation through use models direct communication third part trilogy Higher Farther Faster broadcast live National Model Aviation Museum estimated broadcasts reached audience excess 30000 persons time have made video copies program will soon available AMA clubs wish work schools community programs intended entertainment club meetings although possible members might learn November 8 Education Committee met Muncie formulate Management Plan better provide direction goals AMAs educational programs Chairing Committee Gordon Schimmel Also attendance Education Committee members Charles Kelley Rocco Ferrario Charles Smith Bob Underwood myself Members attendance Charlie Bauer representing district Executive Council meeting Chip Mull previous engagement unique group individuals extremely heavy educational background modeler several full-scale pilots belief model aviation classroom provides basis future Conmiittee coming months programs develop implemented fact plan profile Education Committee member month starting next month chairman Partnership 1 state being partner participation 2 relationship partners joint interest association 3 association two partners business enterprise b contract such association created c people associated area partnerships will reading lot about column day age few individuals virtually no organizations can go alone AMA no exception nowhere evident field education Last year AMA EAA Experimental Aircraft Association partnered first Aeromodeling Academy held EAAs Aviation Center Oshkosh Wisconsin year will two Aeromodeling Academies held first June Muncie second July Oshkosh programs will officially announced next months Model Aviation March will attending 31st NCASE National Congress Aviation Space Education Conference St Louis Missouri AMA booth will set up will giving presentations attendees educators conference NCASE project set up coordinated Civil Air Patrol CAP headquartered Maxwell AFB Alabama AMA has also partnered Radio Control Hobby Trade Association RCHTA well Radio Control Manufacturers Association RICMA 1998 1999 education focus partnerships EAA CAP RCHTA RICMA just beginning new exciting era get message out promote hobbylsport bring new members young old have have plan partners concern has past few years focus will years come YES Program Submissions Bob Underwood turning over Education Director reigns inquiries YES Youth Education Stipend program requests funding under program should submitted directly Education Coordinator Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 E Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 can also reached phone 765 2871256 ext 272 E-mail mikes @modelaircraftorg Product/Program Endorsement years have saying what wonderful hobby because have least 10000 ways same thingand work just pick suits style abilities go mind subject endorsing product program best constantly comes up feeling educational side program has trne educational merit appears effectively accomplish what originator mind can used similar situations other educators will list AMA Education Directory However being listed directory still does guarantee program will work everyone nor meant endorsement AMA just provides modeler/educator searching ideal/perfect program larger list choose currently reviewing several programs deal primarily classroom Instruction As review process completed programs may added list Certainly programs accepted under YES grants will added list As gain experience process will look expanding education criteria flight instruction felt program lacking does fit needs members will communicate directly originatornot open forum Again will endorse program over another because variables Having said time draw first installment close So until next month learn something new dayotherwise wasted day NATIONS DUE Nominations offices President Vice Presidents Districts V IX due Headquarters Academy Model Aeronautics June 1 1998 Any AMA Open member may submit nomination nominee must Leader Member Academy must reside District letter acceptance nominee must file AMA Headquarters June 5 1998 10 days prior published meeting date nominee must also submit resume professional qualifications model aviation experience resume should include limited following 1 statement regarding Leader Member status including date conferred 2 Background following areas may apply nominee Management experience b Financial background c Insurance employment and/or expertise d Legal background e Technical background including areas aeronautics electronics especially radio frequency propagation usage acoustic noise studies analy areas engineering necs aeromodeling St noted elected nati uld hay sati March 1998 151 Doug Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Femwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 787-7454 friend said tried read column month too numbers Like people didnt enjoy told him would try put little information just numbers know lot like numbers will try mix up content column has lot inquiry two people last month regarding procedures get tax exempt status model airplane clubs government does like give status just anyone organization seeks 501c3status must organized charitable educational scientific religious purpose model airplane clubs just will qualify proper code section us 501c7 social recreation clubs easier get As usual forms filed IRS No 1023 Other forms may need filed will depend type activities participate filing requirements state Form 1023 nine pages length prepared before tax simplification lot attachments will apply model airplane clubs have special problem will glad help may apply Recognition Exemption Organization Publication 557 explains rules procedures governing tax exempt status available IRS locality Superintendent Documents US Government Printing Office Washington DC 20402 Two little boys hospital asks other Are medical surgical other little boy says dont know whats difference first boy says medical sick before came surgical made sick after came Until Later folks thats right annual AMA/Charles Hampson Grant Scholarships will awarded once again 1998 Charles Hampson Grant 1894-1987 early birds interest knowledge aviation influenced inspired aeromodeling activities modelers special emphasis young people program established tribute Charlie Grant further dream youth participation model aviation Funded donations general revenue scholarship program has lifesaver young people families Grants totaling approximately $20000 awarded 1997 deadline receipt applications April 30 1998 AMA member know young person has AMA member past three years considering pay university education should advise him get forms apply simple procedure supporting documentation verify facts figures required individuals high school applications go before AMA Scholarship Committee evaluates individuals test scores grade-point average community modeling service records schedule set funds awarded will available prior start school year opportunity missed funds Dont left wishing done time now Call AMA Headquarters 765 2871256 ask Mary Lou Vojslavek extension 201 request application forms mailed same day 152 Model Aviation ecticut / Maine / Massachusette New Hampshire / Rhode Island Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 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 Hookaett NH 031 06-1077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1866 MAINE MODEL EXPO 1998 EXPO will held Westbrook High School Saturday March 28 1998 will displays aircraft cars boats clinics Monooting battery maintenance vacuum bagging covering etc Subject weather will flying demonstrations outside Food refreshments will available well raffle $200 admission charge $100 under 12 Call RAY ROBINS HOBBY CENTER 207 797-5196 RAY LABONTE 207 892-7994 information 1998 BERKSHIRE MALL SHOW event takes place Berkshire Mall route 8 just North Pittsfield MA date 1998 March 2 1-22 information call John Larese 413 6648480 1997 BERKSHIRE MALL SHOW mall show combined effort several area clubs Last year clubs involved Tunnel City RIC Club Southern Berkshire RIC Club Pittsfield R/C Club Scahaghticoke Prop Busters Mall management provides space ADAMS CO-OPERATIVE BANK provides trophies JOE SORRENTINO Barn Speed Hobbies Lee does much work provides some merchandise Club members put long hours during two daysthanks YOUTH MEMBERSHIPS Now good time encourage younger people join AMA fee $100 Model Aviation $1200 magazine bargain Also Clubs may want consider gift subscriptions local school libraries cost $1200 may encourage some people join j 1998 153 Bill Senecal Joe Sorrentino Some people received trophies provided Adams Co-trophies aircraft Second left Larry Bussiere won best operative Bankof show Al Marchand areas raffle tickets sold tAth Scale model Italian Piagglo P136L Royal Gull Amphibian Rich Flinchbaugh Newport Rhode Island scratch built Electric Powered model Scientext Plans has 5-foot wingspread powered 2 Astro iSs Jomar SM 4 speed control 16 SR 1700 batteries Airtronics FM Radio flying weight 8 lbs lovely Model family friend Ms Alexandra Foley recognized Artist Newport Area AMA table display given prominent position MA Suggestion Line Have suggestion about magazine Let us know Model Aviation k]fl Suggestion Line phone 317 288-4899 extension 223 Tom Mosca B-17 aircraft • 1 ki d 1 [ iii 1 1 1e] 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 @gramercyioscom Dave Babcock 445 Siockien Street Highisiowrr NJ 08520-4501 Roy Brown USAE AFOENT CMR 480 eox 585 APO AE 09703 Ray Joschkos 59 Liorogotoc Street St Jawes NY 1 i78111 James M Lewis PO ei Ogdeoborg NY 1 3669-0061 Dave Mathewson sos ei 3 Carorios NY 13031 Bill Miller PO Sos 335 Prioceton Jonction NJ 09550 Tom Morray 31 Voorirees Orrvn Sosiriog Ridge NJ 07920 Marlene Nikodem 407 Willow Street Lockyort NY 14094 Bill Poptbress 2 Hewlock Coon Sasgerties NY 12477 Adam Battler 41 Perry Aoeooe Lathorrr NY 12110-2433 Terry Terrenoire 101 Swrthtreid Endicoft NY 13760-4329 Freqoency Coordinator Lon Seater 53 Airport Osroego Covoty Airport FuSon NY 13069 310 599-6093 cant start months column saying very sincere ~Thanksrr helped re-elect VP position Ill spend next three years trying justify confidence Fran McElwee Hall Fame Induction Lets talk about recent VIP district Mr Fran McElwee As know Fran 1997 Model Aviation Hall Fame inductee Fran started building model airplanes 1927 competitor starting 1934 Free Flight Gas Rubberr towline Hand-Launched Gliders flew very successfully competition against such notables Shereshaw Shulman Golberg Garami 1942 Franrs love aviation led him join US Army Air Corps cadet 1944 received wings sent Ceremony England join 339th Fighter Group 8th Air Force As P-5 1 jockey Fran flew 29 fighter escort missions leading bombers over Germany Before end war Europe credited two victoriesan Fw 190 262 hit silk once after mid-air collision another P-5 Luckily both pilots hailed out successfully As soon Fran got back States picked up left off model aviation time member Linden Model Aircraft club club active during 1930-1950s Seventeen members old club came see Frans induction Hall Fame Fran won 1st place UC Stunt NY Daily Mirror meets 1946 1947 also won 1st place RC meets 1947 1948 Dallas TX Nationals 1951 placed 2nd Navy RC bombing event 1972 until 1982 Fran member Alpha Squadron Pennsylvaniathe first AMA show team During shows Fran flew Flying Saucer plane reminiscent inverted surfboard Saucer deployed banner flight dropped prior landing Crowd reaction messages banner always positive 30 years 1946 through 1976 Fran designed unique planes published plans articles general model magazine readers US Europe saying Gee didnt know could about Control Line semi-scale P-S 1 designed axial rolls chapter nine Norm Rosenstocks book Tales Ancient Modeler Fran referred R/C Guru time respects still August 12th year group about 100 modelers met luncheon help Fran celebrate induction Model Aviation Hall Fame AMA President Dave Brown flew Ohio make formal presentation Dave Brown presents Hall Fame plaque Fran addition Dave guest speakers included Bob McKay prime mover behind McElwee Hall Fame nomination Leon Shulman life-long friend Fran fellow member Hall Fame three other Hall Fame members able help Fran celebrate addition Leon Shulman saw Ben Shereshaw Joe Beshar attendance Notable AMA members abound District II Fran attended celebration lovely wife Jean group family members Fran Jean feeding 200 foster children McElwees have taken care over years Clan Mc Flwee showed up help celebrate end celebration Fran presented brand new Robot RC plane design recreated master modeler Bob McKay model including necessary radio gear gifi Tuesday Morning Breakfast Club group modelers gather Tuesday morning discuss crash week innovation moment other matters importance model aviation enthusiast According Fran ship flies like dream having lunch modelers table tabulated total number years model aviation represented table final tally 3675 years model aviation experience room top table number 11 405 years experience Someone said sure Joe Beshar could remember 3675 yearsbut think kidding Fran hearty congratulations us hobby honor richly deserved Model Aviation ciate Vise Presidents Em] kb I] ri ilim i i iej io / Pennsylvania West Virginia Bob Brown Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Caigary Coca Colcnbcs OH 43229-2008 614 e91-1643 David H Eiiis 5261 DeWis Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 304 776-140e Neison Gocid 1944 idoho Street Ailentown PA 18103-e519 610 797-k597 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 412 925-3266 Dosaid Kiopp 637 Harsiiton Coort Trappe PA 19426-2206 610 409-0129 Frank Noii 4573 [came Road Dayton OH 45449 513 435-9232 Matthew Turowski RR63 Sos 294 Dogwood Drive Droms PA 16222 717 622-0430 Joseph S Vialay 1381 Crankrook Drion P09cc 851 Macmee OH 43537-3062 Frequency Coordinator John Cottie 1012 Wyoming Avence Forty Fort PA 19704 Phone 717 267-8970 EVENT SANCTIONS Are events being planned upcoming flying season club its too early apply AMA sanction Quite often specific conflicts can alleviated early application District Contest Coordinators have years loyal service membership special note thanks Marge Weisenbach Nelson Gould LEHIGH VALLEY RADIO CONTROL SOCIETY LVRCS Club Nazareth Pennsylvania some good news five acre flying site included portion land being preserved Pennsylvania Farmland Preservation Program will ensure use field years come Pennsylvania Governor Tom Ridge presided over ceremony Representing LVRCS President Bob LeFevre AVP Nelson Gould Bob LeFevre Nelson Gould Pennsylvania Farmland Preservation Ceremony urban sites becoming very hard secure preservation program could viable avenue use site procurement interested contact AVP Nelson Gould additional information AVP MATT TUROWSKI Please note change address Matt Turowski now lives Drums Pennsylvania near Hazleton new address RR #3 Box 294 Dogwood Drive Drums Pa 18222 TUSCARORA RIC CLUB Aerorama 98 will held June 1 Tuscarora State Park non-competitive event introduce public model aviation Various facets hobby such giant scale aerobatic helicopters demonstrated competent fliers event held cooperation Pennsylvania State Park System gentlemen help make Tuscarora Aerorama success GREATER CINCINNATI RADIO CONTROL CLUB Congratulations Greater Cincinnati Radio Control Club qualifying 1998 Gold AMA Leader Club public service certainly provides positive image aeromodeling TOLEDO WEAK SIGNALS Weak Signals SAM meet always success years event yielded 32 entries CD Paul Schmitz Bob Krisley SAM meet Andrew Latowski enlarged Strato Streak THANK YOU Recently wife pleasure full scale flying day long time modeling friends Mark Powelson Marks PT-17 provides nostalgic view real flying flying Mark John Graham introduced wife JoAnne full scale aerobatics know JoAnne wouldnt believe enjoyed loops rolls Thanks gentlemen great day flying Powelson John Graham Bob Brown PT-17 March 1998 155 Lehigh Valley Clubs flying site Delaware Distnot Columbia Maryland INorth Carolina / Virginia Chuck Foreman Vice President 412 Pine Cone Ct Kill Devil Hill NC 27948 Phone 919441-5855 Fax 919441-6554 cforeman@ modelaircraftorg 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 Waynesboro 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 ASHEVILLE-BUNCOMBE AEROMODELERS following information taken High Flyer news letter Asheville Buncombe Aeromodelers THE PREZ SEZ ITS OURS Dale Wright said greatest moments hobby related life hear signed agreement land fill Buncombe commissioners Asheville Buncombe Aeromodelers reality Too often past have misfortune learning flying sites have lost What pleasure know now have access site has potential become long term asset club Recently AMA sent out Leader Member survey Leader Members AMA district 3599 surveys sent out 239 returned District IV 10 Leader Members took time fill out questionnaire return AMA very good showing Leader Members though response low some very good ideas suggestions As result response Leader Members took time answer questionnaire now have Leader Member committee committee will have its first meeting just prior next council meeting scheduled February 20th 1998 committee members Dave Brown Joyce Hager Charlie Bauer myself chairman Now time sure club has least Leader Member will information sent committee Leader Members have expressed interest really being active Leader Members later committee develops program ELIZABETH CITY R/C CLUB photo some members aircraft display parking lot WalMartTM Elizabeth City NC show result building contest people visiting show voted airplane liked best NEW BERN AEROMODELERS New Bern Aeromodelers its social event year Saturday Oct 4th Fun Fly over 40 people attended event weather beautiful little no wind lots sunshine temperatures 70s photo shows some activities HOWARD COUNTY RIC CLUB photo shows member club about launch bi-plane semi-annual float fly Centennial Lake Columbia MD Piedmont Model Aircraft Club Fun-Fly/Fly-In club field Sat Oct 11th six clubs participated event photo flightline THE FREDERICKSBURG AEROMASTERS Fredericksburg Aeromasters exhibited model aircraft flew Radio Control models Orange County Airport Saturday September 27th Eighteen members brought twentyeight model airplanes participate Orange County Expo 97 two photos show members participated aircraft display II lot photos sent did appear month due lack space Some will next months column Last least GO TAKE KID FLYING AND SIGN UP NEW AMA MEMBER Model Aviation WESTERN PIEDMONT MODEL AIRCRAFT CLUB Western Alabama / Flonda / Georgia / Mississippi Puerto Rico / South Carolina / Tenneaaee Jim McNeiII Vice President 817 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Phone 205 322-2127 FAX 205 252-2654 E-mail lemcneill@Iueocom WEB-PAGE Ed Hartley KCRC http//wwwdatawldcom/kcrc Associate Vice Presidents Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacoia FL 32514 Wilbelmina Chihasa 2826 Arbor Place Keonvilie TN 37517 John G Cooper 4788 Cloister Cove Memyslo TN 38118 James M Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr New Albany MS 38652 William T Haywood 4 Robie Circle Fsiey AL 36035 Karl Hensel 383 Briamosd 842 Meridian MS 35305 Louise Izzo 256 Huotridge Way Wicteroprings FL 32708 Richard Jackson 2118 Thorelee Dr N Charleston SC 25405 Chris Joiner 55 Lee Rd 238 Phesio City AL 36867 Dr John Martin 21a0 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Puebls Pass Anniston AL 36206 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyrna GA 30082 Clittord Scholefield 4138 NW 33rd Place Gainesville FL 32606 Frank Tiano 15300 Estancia Lane West Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Duzer 3604 N River Rd Gainesville GA 30506 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Joseph Micalizzi HC 866 Boo 10357 Pajardo Puerto Rico 00738 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fields 183W Strickland Rd loterlachen FL 32148 Phone 904 684-2517 RC Contest Coordinator Kenneth Blackwell 207W Sandoreek Rd Enterprise AL 36330 Phone 334 347-4721 District have some 314 Chartered Clubs other District America Most clubs publish monthly newsletter issue notice meet Effective immediately am turning out District Newsletter once twice month exchange basis Dist V Club will mail newsletter can get substantial discount postage using Pre-sorted other US mail methods Please mail club newsletter can mail Ted Hartley has nice web page District http/wwwrepattemnxsnet Ted KCRC Knoxville Tenn Newly appointed Associate Vice President Red Scholefield Gainesville edits District E-mail newsletter computer does nice job E-mail redscho@gnvfdtnet Please read next blurb little unpleasant perhaps necessary Southern state few days ago arrived Giant Scale fly-In right after tragic event gentleman gone way off himself very large model run motor very large motor very large propeller told CD over over over go off himself aiways take someone him hold airplane starting engine Suddenly accidentally sustained very bad cut arm between elbow shoulder Witnesses said looked half cut off flyers ran over tried stop bleeding tourniquet did no good spectator reached squeezed artery held until medics arrived almost immediately Injured person OK now havent mentioned names names except YOU name Dont YOU go off corner play model engine yourself Dont YOU disobey Contest Director tells something Dont need BIG engine BIG prop get bad cut cut myself 020 motor time myself hold nasty cut hand drive home other started include very recent ugly experience limited vehicle communication after talking AMA President Hes good too decided good outweighed bad mention District V fans like pictures have couple other things touch promised AMA officials last Council meeting Id start committee get keep flying sites Dist V need least member State has experience acquiring field therefore can relay experience others 1997 coming end need pick club State PR md name 1997 CLUB YEAR Tenn Miss etc Dist V honor accordingly framed plaque free re-chartering fee 1998 time get mag will have already picked committee will honored Associate Vice President its area Let mention 2 District servants among good ones have working free serve Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fields H does excellent job Dorothy took over husband Burnie passed away no drop quality service Thanks Dorothy Also Ken Blackwell RC Contest Coordinator perfect position Ken going computer & organizing CDs etc quicker communication Thanks Ken. Something else have new 18 minute tape Im giving away members living Dist V supurb Its called HOW AIRPLANES FLY entertaining want write Ill mail pay postage feel perfect showing Club meetings have question you?? Im allowed take polls poll What best size tape Club meetings? 15-18 minutes 30 minutes 60 minutes? Write tell Ive noticed times club meetings turn lights back after watching important hour tape everybody has gone home Tell best size tape Club meeting made pictures Fayette Ga flyers sponsored KING PEACH ELECTRIC models fly silently electric powered Meet Randy Hawkins CD Mike McGowen Dave Zeigler Gene Norman CD Mike holding typical electric powered model No noise No neighbor complaints right next golf course Heres Dave Zeigler again Dave puts programs youth groups Teaches flying features 10-inch span 6 gram Feather model 8-inch span Swallow model Archer H 2 weeks ago covered AVIATORS FALL FLY-IN restricted IMAA members & AMA sponsored Gainesville H flying Gators snap some important officials overseeing event CD Lyman Slack John Marsh Ed Callaway David Gaddy Tom Bloodworth Tom Rhodes Russ Lewis Red Scholefield Larry Roe visited event announced Red Scholefield now AMA Associate Vice President Tom Rhodes way deserves special mention help has provided starting up computer District yuck CD Lyman Slacks pretty wife Marilyn Slack keeping bookwork straight big FALL FLY-IN event have say contestants important officials very nice Gainesville FLYING GATORS RC fling attended SEBRING INTL RACEWAY sponsored Giant Scale affair restricted IMAA & AMA members Donald Trammel CD N Jim Lee President Highland RC Club Don Trammel Contest Director WHERE EAGLES SOAR Sebring Fun-fly above Sue Gary Ballard Gary flying scratch-built model 2 Saito 45s tn tt forgot mention have new DISPLAY COORDINATOR Dist V Russell Mobley tn Augusta Georgia has agreed monitor AMA material Mail Shows Thanks Russell. h 1998 157 Illinois Indiana / Kentucky / Missoun Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norndge IL 60656-3224 Home 708 457-0565 Fax 708 457-2177 E-Mail Internet ayabauer@charliecnaiitedu Associate Vice Presidents Illinois Dab & Scott Justice 1565 Franzen Beneenville IL 60106 John Ksllend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Psrenti 1920 Buckiegham Weatcheater IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Worden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indiana Ron Ballsrd 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Bussell 5000W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedtord IN 47421-3108 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Eoa 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 746-5834 Missouri Bob Underwood 32 Hollandbuah Ct St Charlen Mo 63304 Eve 314 939-3394 Ken Booher 1016 North Eant Barnea Dr Lena Summit MO 64086 816 524-7307 Frequency Coordinator Cal Orr RR 1 Boa 1238 Higginaville MO 64037 660 584-6264 Fax 660 564-6285 Webmaster Gary Parenti 11001 Martindale Dr Weatcheater IL 60154 Eve 708 531-9556 District VI will soon have Web page maybe read will able reach page via link AMA page As start new year district committee formedan electronic committee Members will include anyone has helped save flying field instrumental securing new field idea list web page names e-mail addresses short statement about flying site problem solution worked out members must willing share scenario other club wish member electronic committee e mail information outlined above Congratulations order district About 21% district membership voted recent election shows interested district officials number votes cast highest recent history want join countdown Century Flight 2003 first flights Wright brothers occurred 1903 During year-long series events Century Flight celebration will commemorate history flight dream future aviation information about joining event contact 2003 Committee 1152 West Third St Dayton OH 45407 Maybe club can become part big celebration held Dayton year 2003 COLUMBIA IL Club #1366 Columbia R/C Flying Club spent afternoon Boy Scout Troop 320 teaching some basics model aviation flight Club president C Overy welcomed scouts introduced club members Club member W Crame pictured below held tech session scouts explaining everything construction actual flight Several members club let scouts leaders try hand flying some beginner type planes M Dehn pointing D King instructing first flight next picture has B Graves hat helping student line scouts waiting turn Next have G Davis boldly letting scout fly plane buddy box scouts really learn quickly B Graves supplied information pictures ST LOUIS MO following idea has come J Schitka letter says shall attempt outline idea having national CB channel order modelers parts country may able contact others coming going contests trade shows what have group Thermaleers Lone Eagles St Louis always convoy CBs channel 14 constant chatter takes monotony out trip also keeps everyone alert case car trouble lots help available making call contact another AMA member simply say AMA john out St Louisif copy come back Sounds like good idea next trip Ill have CB channel 14 Schifka also suggests AMA Headquarters might want have base station air helping members during big events Muncie Another good idea Let know what think ST LOUIS MO following two pictures W Bramsch dont have guess about hobby hasnt club featured column answer simple Nothing has sent Members models model details needed Pictures mall show swap meet etc also welcome Again sure supply names members pictured Model Aviation aiIE1lie]tU 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 Millar 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 6496 5 Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Al Schwartz 2787 Fernwood Roseville MN 55113 Ph 612633-2286 East Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Ph 810486-4800 colunm being written during December Holiday season holiday season happy time great deal sadness must relate District VII members what happening District VH Vice President Don Benffield has taken seriously ill illness has come very suddenly Dons illness has diagnosed advanced bone cancer has hospital currently home being treated daily radiation hopes stopping some pain discomfort Dons spirits remain high very weak Until Don regains enough strength help writing monthly column has asked help out way name Mike Alewine Don have building flying crashing model airplanes together about 50 years now Don avid sport radio control flyer lean towards engine collecting vintage control line stunt flying Dons MADMAN control line airplane still hangs workshop along original Orwick 64 will report some local activities am currently aware As information about activities outside immediate area becomes available will include column have pictures comments information about activities etc please send AMA headquarters plainly marked District VII material will forwarded inclusion column very active group control line flyers Minneapolis Piston Poppers has monthly freeze fly field locai vocational college Several members have obtained Seasons flyer status several others working club came up wonderful idea foster control line flying Several members built finished lot control line trainers trainers given several local hobby shops new flyer purchases control line engine given trainers really looking forward seeing lot trainers spring Minnesota weather permits During month November several members Tri Valley radio control club put presentation Young Eagles group presentation took place ThunderBird Aviation complex Flying Cloud Airport near Minneapolis must add involvement Young Eagles group project Don Bentfield Minnesota 4-H Aviation Coordinator Judy Rice have put together aspects radio control flying presented including long discussion about helicopters questions asked Young Eagles indicated very good grasp general aviation concepts theory flight final touch occurred Steve Flaten started ran engine ducted fan F-16 Twenty thousand small hangar area opened lot young eyes very wide response presentation model aviation picked up least six new members group twenty March year next group Young Eagles will have different presentation radio control flying Tn Valley has made field clubhouse available class room presentation will followed lunch several trainers buddy boxes will put service give youngsters some real stick time February 6 through February 8 Minnesota Department Transportation presented Aviation Exposition Target Center Minneapolis aspects aviation represented exposition Minnesota Association Modeling Clubs organization Don founded several years ago representation several areas Displays working models radio control control line aircraft present Model Engine Collectors Association also display swap meet part exposition About fifty thousand people exposed aviation model aviation result exposition Please remember send pictures comments information about activities etc AMA headquarters inclusion column As Don would say Are having fun yet? ramliar inesota Condolen MinnenanaPaul MN 55 104-1 So Don Bentfield best stated own humble words first District VP column am I--After talking lot modelers around country guess Im just part majority AMA members enjoys sport its personal rewards building flying important being some nicest people world Don will truly sadly missed tesy Carl Maroney AMA Special Services Director March 1998 159 d tc stm Ii ld •ii 11I ummu i q &e] h i Arkansas Louisiana New Monica Oklahoma Teoas 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 Blase 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 817 662-5587 Sandy Frank 105 N Brazos St Weatherford TX 76086 817 599-7131 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 1261/2 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 Gene Kent 2811 Cork Cove San Antonio TX 78230 210 308-8043 E-mail genekent@junocom AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 817 467-9211 last column representative brings mixed emotions AMA has part life years always taken granted Never wildest dreams did ever imagine amount time took serve position properly always did should have done often just enough time reason welcome relief responsibility Yet will miss intense involvement modelers operation organization never imagined would want attend functions either asked come didnt make sincere apology also never realized scarce time could become came things like would hope realize now AMA lot just place get insurance outset AMA organized serve proliferate modeling over country pool money organization what us could manage alone high point last EC meeting last November introduction Education Committee high level educators mission introduce modeling curriculum school systems action will serving us long after us involved today have passed Personally like think 50 100 years now will modelers doing knowing something what today urge particular teach join endeavor involved phase modeling another wouldnt reading object what basically FUN FUN important part modeling life what else could importance Think about positive things has happened past three years inventive ways clubs have found provide secure own flying sites Some have able finance purchase own property Others have worked within communities make place activity Without site group terrible disadvantage cant last long Flying safely has key points operation club field club has basic rule fly alone particularly important operating larger engines seen today Make mistake small engine can cause nasty cut big mills mistake can cause much serious injury Obeying basic Safety Code should clubs by-laws can go long way make site secure recently asked make some sort ruling about what perceived unsafe flying clubs field Since have no authority make such ruling reply clubs board directors and/or its officers responsible safety therefore preservation site great deal difference between flying ability two pilots rest club nearly accomplished problem can arise comes air safety stands reason flier sport model will have ability cope big Lazer type doing maneuvers right over runway Somehow sanity must prevail such situations safe solution worked out adults As always what best majority has take precedence doing maneuvers over runway others flying has basic etiquette long time Back November hard working member San Antonio Prop Busters R/C Club Jim Branaum went trouble organizing roast yours truly highly complimented little apprehensive about could just visualize no showing up Well much surprise quite few did come About highest compliment could have imagined other Keith Storey 8th AMA president coming way California boyhood heroes came lovely wife Anita accompanied other Johnny Davis Johnny Davis wrote West Coast Tips column Model Airplane News back late 940s hung word mans wealth measured friends truly am well off Thank Like have served EC have job business run have little time building flying own models hope now get back building flying again have plans some Rubber models hope build soon kits before WW II either could nut build didnt have patience late big brother saved huge surprise turn up certainly havent much time build lately read should really back building board Model Aviation late 1950s Astro Hog king Midland Tx Hi-Sky RIG Club held Calln Hogs Fly-In Sig Mfg supported event sent people down attend Heres Dennis Robbins ran events Hi-Sky club 23 entrants 28 Hogs Fly-In Hogs powered engines 40s 1 20s Jim Ruple gets ready start 40 Hog left Big Hog 120 4-C HOGS seem go forever shot Steve Bird Dallas helping Rick Strange buddy box what looks like perfect weather ciate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Troy Lapp 1618 Houston Dr Bismarck ND 58504 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Don Moden 410 Hail St Salina 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 News Colorado Letter Russ Miller name Dennis Brooks spoke over phone several years ago Jack Merritt Custom Hobbies heart transplant looking AMA help him am writing after reading latest District TX article Octobers ModelAviation am club am AIVIA member reason am club broke neck several times resulting number limitations am allowed drive cannot travel 20 minutes way twice week car doesnt mean dont support promote hobby industry teach model rocketry local elementary school built 42 rockets display launching National Scout Jamboree red white blue Big Brute canTed American Flag aloft attached shock cord chute ejected flag hung proudly beneath told dont fly anymore either buy RIC airplanes cars boats garage sales recondition Almost find homes people new hobby keep several sailplanes hand others borrow leam have hard time looking up fly Ijust bought EPP TG-3 kit Dave Sanders EPP Corsair kit Mark Mech get durable aircraft loan out work computers develop and/or translate hobby oriented educational programs between platforms Apple-Mac-IBM back tools time available everyone area has some hobby interest As 4-H counselor worked kids took first County year finished high second State model rockets Junior Grand Champion plastic models Clubs important expand capabilities pooling resources experience dedicated hobbyist can still work keep hobbies alive youth young adults today 75 year old/young father-in-law has taken up RIC cars visits three nephews either fly R/C run R/C cars boats launch rockets draw interest time run cars 2 foot Energizer Bunny monster truck chassis up down street Demonstrations local school rockets electric control line aircraft draw kids parents programs fly COX Bearcat electric control line inside gym show simple can put meat tray foam skis after 21 inch snow flew off snow Getting out enjoying sports draws people dont agree have build own start out no time invested first time crashes dont turn away sports used equipment bought prudently gets people lower costs advances such EPP foam Bounce dont Break aircraft add draw people dont want club get out own find way enjoy hobby Most importantly please take time talk people activities draw get first time students running cars boats planes neighborhood sign-ups school enclosed photo transportation extending hobbies cart street-legal cart Colorado classified electric wheel chair neighbor helped build trailer out Sears Car lop Carrier garage sale 10 inch wheeled wagon lets cany kits teaching model rocketry metal models plastic models year round types weather have thunder storms driven through 12 inches snow reach classes cart has lights turn signals amber strobe horn windshield wiper heater fan stereo yes trailer lights work through normal trailer harness hookup always way people help Most people just forget ask offer Just because someone sport does mean wont help out asked may join up What happens say no ask someone else youre trying must busy dying close Dennis Brooks Converted PAR CAR Golf Cart weather electric wheel chair Letter Russ Miller LOVE-AIR R/C club Loveland Colorado hosted 4th annual BIG BIRD FESTIVAL August 16th 17th 1997 Took Show Road year due loss club field fall 1996 Fifty seven pilots New Mexico Texas Nebraska Wyoming Colorado made trip Al Wards field Akron Colorado registered 91 Giant Scale planes 2-day event event began Saturday evident number motor homes trailers lining several hundred feet runway pilots arrived Friday planning having full weekend fun registration inspection complete thing pilot fly fly did 307 flights loggeda new record event Pilots rewarded flying improving chances winning great prizes Four IMAA legal kits other valuable items given away pilots throughout weekend thanks generosity sponsors Sunny skies steady crosswinds prevalent weekend field great shape because Al Ward Jr traveled way Florida few days before event prepare field though runway fairly small grass surrounded area made takeoffs landings uneventful tasks Official flying ended 400 pm Saturday after evening rain shower another first recorded eventNight flight Bob Hinze Gering NE Don Lorentzen Thornton CO put show people camping out Everyone witnessed flights amazed what radio controlled airplane can after sun goes down event came close 200 pm Sunday grand prize raffle drawing Readyto-Fly Giant Kadet Senior scratch built modified Jack Quinn being won Bill Kim Gallagher new Love-Air R/C flying site currently under construction 600-foot x 50-foot paved runway complete improvements planned during next year So mark 3rd weekend August calendar plan join us 5th annual BIG BIRD FESTIVAL Plans underway make best yet Darwin Idler South half pits Saturday afternoon Kim & Bill Gallagher winner raffle plane Jack Quinn builder h 1998 161 Anzona California / Hawaii Nevada / Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone 602 708-0222 E-mail richh@primenetcom http//ama-1 Ocom/ama Associate Vice Presidents Darwin Barrie Scottsdale Arizona 602 946-8955 Don Goeschl Lancaster California 805 940-6606 Darlene Frederick Santa Rosa California 707 525-8815 Marc Karpowich Logan Utah 801 752-3639 Brian Nelson Morgan Hill California 408 463-0907 Dave Pinjuv Las Vegas Nevada 702 656-1772 Al Williamson Chula Vista California 619 427-4039 Frequency Coordinators Elroy Marez Sacramento California 714 540-4935 See laat months column tor additional AVPa Coordinatora 1997 Elections. 1997 AMA elections completed would like once again thank members district show support Though District X ticket uncontested AMA members demonstrated remarkable participation annual election process Though can attributed part size district also illustrates tremendous interest concern shared members District X Thank support vote confidence As look next three years dawning new millennium go still significant challenges facing aeromodeling Academy Model Aeronautics modeling industry continued decline membership loss flying sites infringement upon hobby brought Federal local regulations certainly top list critical issues Have done enough Are doing enough doing right things meet mitigate challenges downward trend AMA membership has continued past five years loss flying sites especially sun-rich areas country continues alarming rate Federal local regulations regarding EPA land use development recreational properties have become more obstructive facilitative As densely populated urban areas grow expand encroach upon shrinking open space resources competition use recreational properties has become fierce What will year 2000 bring model aviation Interestingly enough question whether AMA should take leadership role resolving issues has raised should AMA play leadership role aeromodeling industry merely membership organization established provide member benefits such insurance competition rules specialty gift items must admit left dumbfounded question posed thirty years have member organization have never considered anything less leader THE leader aeromodeling industry Quite honestly looking liability insurance hats T-shirts could find number alternatives marketplace products However nowhere else industry individual modelers represented collectively national level uniformly meet profound challenges facing sport/hobby part will endeavor ensure AMA recognizes fulfills its leadership role model aviation Over upcoming term will ardently work towards preservation recognition model aviation legitimate viable recreational outlet children families adults will strive continued acquisition development preservation aeromodeling flying sites will work towards expanding efforts bringing enrichment aeromodeling youth model builders tomorrow Till next time. Keep em safe Keep em flyn Model Aviation right young face belongs 11 year old Tony Luby Mesa AZ Tonys huge smile reflects immense pride receiving Junior Award youngest flyer Eighth Air Force Fall Scale Fly-in Oct 4-5 held new Superstition Skypark Las Vegas Radio Control Club hosts 1997 Las Vegas Sahara Tournament Champions October 23-26 annual aerobatic event brings together championship pilots around world compete prestigious radio controlled aerobatic competitions ever held years championship trophy went Quique Somenzini Argentina total 83712 points southwestern desert springs life 97198 winter flying season kicks off Eighth Annual Arizona Jet Rally held Nov 21-23 Arizona Model Aviators new world class Superstition Skypark Mesa event drew 68 pilots upwards 100 aircraft Great aerobatic performances thing cooking up William G Bennett Field LVRC Club held its traditional club cookout during event years bode fare included whole turkey cooked peanut oil Mmmm. Good Kim McKays ground crew looks maneuvers ducted fan jet trainer around pattern Kim husband Ted R owners Hobbies Etc steadfast supporters modeling activity hobby local flying clubs Hi] 1 g [v32]Ui [e DIE 1 U Alaska Idaho Montana / Oregon / Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 97213-0090 503 234-4439 EMAIL vpxi@pacifiercom Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 15618 NE 56th Way Redmond WA 98052 Al Culver Boa 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkinson 319 Yellowstone Billings MT 59101 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NB 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 Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Boa 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Snaer 781 Lillonet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Dick Snaer AVP NW Washington sent photos words about whats going upper Western valley Heres Dicks report North Puget Sound R/C events happenings small amount editing get Column August 1996 Skagit County RC Club forced leave longtime flying site Milltown Rd Club members pulled together another site found has turned out dream field pilots leasing three acres land open field approximately 180 acres acres adjoining behind flying area NO TREES biggest difference site field planted grass cut four five times year animal feed Buildings moved truck/trailers old site new maintain pristine looks site club building committee designed built new building enclose club equipment porta-potry building built using modular method wall panels built pre assembled Skagit County Regional Airport Bayview Airport hangar donated boss club members panels erected assembled locked together hangar Next panels disassembled trucked new flying site reassembled site located near Lyman WA nine miles east Sedro Woolley 07 miles south Hiway 20 third year row Skagit County R/C Club has held weight lifting contest started Carlton Molesworth featured Model Aviation last year basic contest rule aircraft power must furnished OS 40FP engine cannot modified other rules aircraft must capable flying 60 sec land safely runway year have activity ever four contestant teams specially designed aircraft weight lifting capability has amazing weight lifted ballast does include weight aircraft contest flights may made through October 31st 1st Place Winners Freck s Foolish Fixup lifted 221b 8oz Pilot Gerry Freck center Engineers George Yewell 1 John Torillor 2nd Place Ugly David lifted 201b 2oz left Engineers Deene Almvig Walt Gerfen Pilot Lynn King aircraft innovative employing large wing area using special Selig lifting airfoil three very active glider competition 3rd Place Atlas II Lifted 121b lOoz Ted Hendrikson Cliff Corbow Pilot event originator Carlton Molesworth 4th Place Large modified wing Senior Kadet Lifted 12# 4 oz Pilot Don Baker Skagit County R/C Club has very active youth group under direction Doug Wedin also club instructors Five members group have soloed year just flying however Doug has great shop five building stations two Saturdays month members youth group come also learn building skills Doug reports some interested building flying has interested joining Some initial equipment used group trainer planes donated various club members younger members Tercil Glider Club Skagit County R/C Club Tim Vandenheuvel gave us great report experiences AMA nationals year father drove Burlington WA Muncie Tim could participate Soaring hand-launch glider events main point met wonderful people competition didnt get way competitors being very friendly helpful IMAA North Puget Sound Big Bird chapter along IMAA Fraser Valley chapter MAAC held second annual sanctioned AMA Big Bird event Bell Air RC Flyers field July 27th another outstanding event lots help both IMAA groups about 70 aircraft participating Next years event scheduled two days July 25 & 26 1998 will held new Skagit County R/C Club flying site Whidbey Island Big Bird fly-in held August Bob Carpenter again doing fine job Contest Director fantastic flying site should giant scale pilots calendars Dick also sent name photo owner builder flyer C-47 Nov Col flown Bell Air Big Bird Chuck Bower member Whidbey Island R/C Club North Puget Sound Big Birds IMAA chapter owns airplane first time aircraft flown flown Big Bird events during 1996 well Chuck did great job building Ziroli plans uses two Zenoah 38s power Chuck Bower Gooney Bird Clint Avery did outstanding job CD Bell Air Big Bird started 1990 Ralph Graham Richard Anderson 98s Bell Air Big Bird event will held June 6&7 h 1998 163
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A AMews Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 WA i i ii 4 li Prater Museum Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 ol great pleasures being Museum Director working closely outstanding people really committed Academy museum future aeromodeling As probably know exists army evangelical aeromodelers truly mission spread gospel model aviation its potential enhance peoples enjoyment life None knowledge ardent intrepid AMA Historian Norm Rosenstock being Year Pioneer since Norm certainly great Pioneers Aeromodeling asked Norm words wisdom would like share membership Perhaps could comment reason have devoted much life aeromodeling Norm said need build case statement supporting value aeromodeling know could make contribution Sure Gary Norm replied thick Brooklyn accent Ill see what can Norm being excellent writer sent following interesting story recommendation its conclusion could very well become slogan Year Pioneer some years now Florida has known retirement Village le upon reaching retirement years come live warm climate enjoy condo style living seems suit limits amount maintenance maximizes leisure time have available themselves wife however choose live own house working-class community problem come poorly equipped new lifestyle Some turn golf some tennis part lost often laughingly referred Condo Commandos day wife informs has invited friend husband over coffee conversation evening Youll like husband wife informed s very interesting guy ng through before steeled myselffor meeting After introductions made ourselves comfortable living room conversation turned favorite topic What keep busy asked didnt know answer Keep Busy cleverly turned question around said him What Well answered get up morning take walk shower have breakfast 1 read New York Times [he was] former New Yorker cover cover what asked baited breath Well after breakfast go down pool guys [and I] have interesting conversation About what asked Oh don t know politics news business said what asked impatiently Well time wife go out supper after supper Well go clubhouse play cards till time go bed Very interesting day Yea pretty much enjoy Yea its great So tell said What keep busy didnt know tell him insulting him belittling lifestyle life like running marathon treadmill lot action takes nowhere looked man saw someone could mistaken father age wise yet ten years junior poor man spent life chasing dollar support family provide retirement never during years did find hobby interest could turn to focus enjoy retirement years gifts may have gotten birthdays never got gift life model building go club sflyingfield see retired modelers received gift see gentlemen mid-70s mid-80s active enjoying life focused functioning ever hear phrase What keep busy Moral story Give someone gift life introduce modeling Nice story Norm Im sure members out would agree model aviation has greatest gifts have ever received Norms case can tell daily passes gift others unselfishly gives time intelligence back aeromodeling community through work AMA Historian because feels need give back model aviation part what model aviation has given him others have passed gift along others through participation other educational recreational historical activities relating aeromodeling moment such opportunity opening up new way Museum Patron Fund launching its first organized annual gift campaign Actually sustaining gift campaign would better terminology because foundation museum programming advancement very process conducting annual fund will make membership knowledgeable about museum understanding its mission therefore supportive its programming Museum Patron Program Annual Campaign essence process museum reaches out invites its potential supporters share fulfillment its mission museums effective strategy invite involve bond members museum making Academys major strengths Year Pioneer encourage consider giving back part aeromodelings gift life through participation Museum Patron Program little $25 will receive Cloud 9 museums newsletter museum pin patch bumper sticker However since cost premiums just few dollars less contribution would encourage membership meaningful gift clubsSupporting Patrons $100 Sustaining Patrons $500 Life Patrons $1000 Its sure bet gift life worth times amounts h 1998 149 View HQ See Page 176 SMIEV LW AMAs HistoryPast Present Future John Worth Famous Today Hall Fame Tomorrow several months have described problem modify existing HOF selection procedure enable deserving older candidates elected still us based likelihood might live long enough receive honor person problem became reality recently case nationally- worldrenowned Scale champion Bob Wischer finally got named Hall fame 1997 years after wife Dolly become Hall Famer Bob notified selection several months later died before presented award fact before selection announced Model Aviation situation brought up point bone contention past years nominee far less likely selected living time voting Bob Wischers case suggests died some months before voting would have selected Thats what history seems indicate procedure Hall Fame selection does treat living deceased alike basic problem limiting number picked year voting tends favor still us few can picked year out dozens nominated will make dont make among oldest candidates odds against making lifetimes unless factor applied procedure expand number can selected based age candidate Regardless what may happen change current situation special program scheduled 1998 recognize older citizens yet Hall Fame well-deserving honor September Muncie opening event conjunction Society Antique Modelers annual Championships will hold Celebration Pioneers will focus limited have reached age 70 present appears special awards will presented suitably honor have sponsored peers special Hall Fame situation being considered may modify Pioneers event addition normal Hall Fame election year typically finished mid-year special election might held candidates 70 years older will voted expectation awards would made Pioneers banquet would help assure deserving older candidates would get elected still us Meanwhile may useful look todays younger potential candidates may considered Hall Fame election 5 10 years now cases achievements reasons nominating someone become prominent until perspective passing years enables someones contribution stand out connection may interesting think about whether fame alone enough justify consideration Hall Fame example may become famous winning contests producing engines being public eye doing something unusual things themselvesit generally concededare qualifications selection conjunction other factors may well support nomination include some form public service product development improves state art promotion techniques enable others improve skills etc fame helps making name familiar voting factor whichright notmay provide edge over someone else well known may beside point important factor concerning Hall Fame Nobody gets elected unless nominated other words fame itself does get anyone nominated unless fame inspires someone else write up submit nomination form Implicit procedure too potential candidates nominate themselvesit expected someone else will act spokesperson An interesting situation relates Often nomination submitted because some people assume famous name already Hall Fame Unless see list Hall Fame may easy make assumption Next month may publish current list help make sure someone should Hall Fame submitted doesnt mean lacking candidates typically about 50 per year select five six candidates usually promoted friends dont have much chance get elected simply because dont compare well others same year some years may 10 candidates deserving consideration comparison candidates got elected previous years yet because usual process limits inductees handful others elected may may considered future years Lacking qualification standard uniform means assuring selections made consistent basis Although can proud respect already Hall Fame seems ought improve system Food thoughtdoes anybody care Model Aviation C 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 Aeromodelers Airway telephone requests dial 317 287-1256 extension 201 210 fax requests use 317 7410057 $10 minimum credit card orders e 9 Mike Stokes AMA Education Coordinator 5151 F Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 Starting months column will cover old subject using new theme Education What going will get good questions ones will try answer coming months become educated ourselves Since October 20 joined Academy staff have whirlwind ride Thanks Bob Underwood Jay Mealy have managed remain reasonably focused what am educationmy own first foremost initial trilogy Distant Learning Program completed during first three weeks Muncie two live broadcasts Ball State Universitys studios sent classrooms throughout Indiana focused grades 4-6 purpose programs introduce young people world aviation through use models direct communication third part trilogy Higher Farther Faster broadcast live National Model Aviation Museum estimated broadcasts reached audience excess 30000 persons time have made video copies program will soon available AMA clubs wish work schools community programs intended entertainment club meetings although possible members might learn November 8 Education Committee met Muncie formulate Management Plan better provide direction goals AMAs educational programs Chairing Committee Gordon Schimmel Also attendance Education Committee members Charles Kelley Rocco Ferrario Charles Smith Bob Underwood myself Members attendance Charlie Bauer representing district Executive Council meeting Chip Mull previous engagement unique group individuals extremely heavy educational background modeler several full-scale pilots belief model aviation classroom provides basis future Conmiittee coming months programs develop implemented fact plan profile Education Committee member month starting next month chairman Partnership 1 state being partner participation 2 relationship partners joint interest association 3 association two partners business enterprise b contract such association created c people associated area partnerships will reading lot about column day age few individuals virtually no organizations can go alone AMA no exception nowhere evident field education Last year AMA EAA Experimental Aircraft Association partnered first Aeromodeling Academy held EAAs Aviation Center Oshkosh Wisconsin year will two Aeromodeling Academies held first June Muncie second July Oshkosh programs will officially announced next months Model Aviation March will attending 31st NCASE National Congress Aviation Space Education Conference St Louis Missouri AMA booth will set up will giving presentations attendees educators conference NCASE project set up coordinated Civil Air Patrol CAP headquartered Maxwell AFB Alabama AMA has also partnered Radio Control Hobby Trade Association RCHTA well Radio Control Manufacturers Association RICMA 1998 1999 education focus partnerships EAA CAP RCHTA RICMA just beginning new exciting era get message out promote hobbylsport bring new members young old have have plan partners concern has past few years focus will years come YES Program Submissions Bob Underwood turning over Education Director reigns inquiries YES Youth Education Stipend program requests funding under program should submitted directly Education Coordinator Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 E Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 can also reached phone 765 2871256 ext 272 E-mail mikes @modelaircraftorg Product/Program Endorsement years have saying what wonderful hobby because have least 10000 ways same thingand work just pick suits style abilities go mind subject endorsing product program best constantly comes up feeling educational side program has trne educational merit appears effectively accomplish what originator mind can used similar situations other educators will list AMA Education Directory However being listed directory still does guarantee program will work everyone nor meant endorsement AMA just provides modeler/educator searching ideal/perfect program larger list choose currently reviewing several programs deal primarily classroom Instruction As review process completed programs may added list Certainly programs accepted under YES grants will added list As gain experience process will look expanding education criteria flight instruction felt program lacking does fit needs members will communicate directly originatornot open forum Again will endorse program over another because variables Having said time draw first installment close So until next month learn something new dayotherwise wasted day NATIONS DUE Nominations offices President Vice Presidents Districts V IX due Headquarters Academy Model Aeronautics June 1 1998 Any AMA Open member may submit nomination nominee must Leader Member Academy must reside District letter acceptance nominee must file AMA Headquarters June 5 1998 10 days prior published meeting date nominee must also submit resume professional qualifications model aviation experience resume should include limited following 1 statement regarding Leader Member status including date conferred 2 Background following areas may apply nominee Management experience b Financial background c Insurance employment and/or expertise d Legal background e Technical background including areas aeronautics electronics especially radio frequency propagation usage acoustic noise studies analy areas engineering necs aeromodeling St noted elected nati uld hay sati March 1998 151 Doug Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Femwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 787-7454 friend said tried read column month too numbers Like people didnt enjoy told him would try put little information just numbers know lot like numbers will try mix up content column has lot inquiry two people last month regarding procedures get tax exempt status model airplane clubs government does like give status just anyone organization seeks 501c3status must organized charitable educational scientific religious purpose model airplane clubs just will qualify proper code section us 501c7 social recreation clubs easier get As usual forms filed IRS No 1023 Other forms may need filed will depend type activities participate filing requirements state Form 1023 nine pages length prepared before tax simplification lot attachments will apply model airplane clubs have special problem will glad help may apply Recognition Exemption Organization Publication 557 explains rules procedures governing tax exempt status available IRS locality Superintendent Documents US Government Printing Office Washington DC 20402 Two little boys hospital asks other Are medical surgical other little boy says dont know whats difference first boy says medical sick before came surgical made sick after came Until Later folks thats right annual AMA/Charles Hampson Grant Scholarships will awarded once again 1998 Charles Hampson Grant 1894-1987 early birds interest knowledge aviation influenced inspired aeromodeling activities modelers special emphasis young people program established tribute Charlie Grant further dream youth participation model aviation Funded donations general revenue scholarship program has lifesaver young people families Grants totaling approximately $20000 awarded 1997 deadline receipt applications April 30 1998 AMA member know young person has AMA member past three years considering pay university education should advise him get forms apply simple procedure supporting documentation verify facts figures required individuals high school applications go before AMA Scholarship Committee evaluates individuals test scores grade-point average community modeling service records schedule set funds awarded will available prior start school year opportunity missed funds Dont left wishing done time now Call AMA Headquarters 765 2871256 ask Mary Lou Vojslavek extension 201 request application forms mailed same day 152 Model Aviation ecticut / Maine / Massachusette New Hampshire / Rhode Island Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 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 Hookaett NH 031 06-1077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1866 MAINE MODEL EXPO 1998 EXPO will held Westbrook High School Saturday March 28 1998 will displays aircraft cars boats clinics Monooting battery maintenance vacuum bagging covering etc Subject weather will flying demonstrations outside Food refreshments will available well raffle $200 admission charge $100 under 12 Call RAY ROBINS HOBBY CENTER 207 797-5196 RAY LABONTE 207 892-7994 information 1998 BERKSHIRE MALL SHOW event takes place Berkshire Mall route 8 just North Pittsfield MA date 1998 March 2 1-22 information call John Larese 413 6648480 1997 BERKSHIRE MALL SHOW mall show combined effort several area clubs Last year clubs involved Tunnel City RIC Club Southern Berkshire RIC Club Pittsfield R/C Club Scahaghticoke Prop Busters Mall management provides space ADAMS CO-OPERATIVE BANK provides trophies JOE SORRENTINO Barn Speed Hobbies Lee does much work provides some merchandise Club members put long hours during two daysthanks YOUTH MEMBERSHIPS Now good time encourage younger people join AMA fee $100 Model Aviation $1200 magazine bargain Also Clubs may want consider gift subscriptions local school libraries cost $1200 may encourage some people join j 1998 153 Bill Senecal Joe Sorrentino Some people received trophies provided Adams Co-trophies aircraft Second left Larry Bussiere won best operative Bankof show Al Marchand areas raffle tickets sold tAth Scale model Italian Piagglo P136L Royal Gull Amphibian Rich Flinchbaugh Newport Rhode Island scratch built Electric Powered model Scientext Plans has 5-foot wingspread powered 2 Astro iSs Jomar SM 4 speed control 16 SR 1700 batteries Airtronics FM Radio flying weight 8 lbs lovely Model family friend Ms Alexandra Foley recognized Artist Newport Area AMA table display given prominent position MA Suggestion Line Have suggestion about magazine Let us know Model Aviation k]fl Suggestion Line phone 317 288-4899 extension 223 Tom Mosca B-17 aircraft • 1 ki d 1 [ iii 1 1 1e] 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 @gramercyioscom Dave Babcock 445 Siockien Street Highisiowrr NJ 08520-4501 Roy Brown USAE AFOENT CMR 480 eox 585 APO AE 09703 Ray Joschkos 59 Liorogotoc Street St Jawes NY 1 i78111 James M Lewis PO ei Ogdeoborg NY 1 3669-0061 Dave Mathewson sos ei 3 Carorios NY 13031 Bill Miller PO Sos 335 Prioceton Jonction NJ 09550 Tom Morray 31 Voorirees Orrvn Sosiriog Ridge NJ 07920 Marlene Nikodem 407 Willow Street Lockyort NY 14094 Bill Poptbress 2 Hewlock Coon Sasgerties NY 12477 Adam Battler 41 Perry Aoeooe Lathorrr NY 12110-2433 Terry Terrenoire 101 Swrthtreid Endicoft NY 13760-4329 Freqoency Coordinator Lon Seater 53 Airport Osroego Covoty Airport FuSon NY 13069 310 599-6093 cant start months column saying very sincere ~Thanksrr helped re-elect VP position Ill spend next three years trying justify confidence Fran McElwee Hall Fame Induction Lets talk about recent VIP district Mr Fran McElwee As know Fran 1997 Model Aviation Hall Fame inductee Fran started building model airplanes 1927 competitor starting 1934 Free Flight Gas Rubberr towline Hand-Launched Gliders flew very successfully competition against such notables Shereshaw Shulman Golberg Garami 1942 Franrs love aviation led him join US Army Air Corps cadet 1944 received wings sent Ceremony England join 339th Fighter Group 8th Air Force As P-5 1 jockey Fran flew 29 fighter escort missions leading bombers over Germany Before end war Europe credited two victoriesan Fw 190 262 hit silk once after mid-air collision another P-5 Luckily both pilots hailed out successfully As soon Fran got back States picked up left off model aviation time member Linden Model Aircraft club club active during 1930-1950s Seventeen members old club came see Frans induction Hall Fame Fran won 1st place UC Stunt NY Daily Mirror meets 1946 1947 also won 1st place RC meets 1947 1948 Dallas TX Nationals 1951 placed 2nd Navy RC bombing event 1972 until 1982 Fran member Alpha Squadron Pennsylvaniathe first AMA show team During shows Fran flew Flying Saucer plane reminiscent inverted surfboard Saucer deployed banner flight dropped prior landing Crowd reaction messages banner always positive 30 years 1946 through 1976 Fran designed unique planes published plans articles general model magazine readers US Europe saying Gee didnt know could about Control Line semi-scale P-S 1 designed axial rolls chapter nine Norm Rosenstocks book Tales Ancient Modeler Fran referred R/C Guru time respects still August 12th year group about 100 modelers met luncheon help Fran celebrate induction Model Aviation Hall Fame AMA President Dave Brown flew Ohio make formal presentation Dave Brown presents Hall Fame plaque Fran addition Dave guest speakers included Bob McKay prime mover behind McElwee Hall Fame nomination Leon Shulman life-long friend Fran fellow member Hall Fame three other Hall Fame members able help Fran celebrate addition Leon Shulman saw Ben Shereshaw Joe Beshar attendance Notable AMA members abound District II Fran attended celebration lovely wife Jean group family members Fran Jean feeding 200 foster children McElwees have taken care over years Clan Mc Flwee showed up help celebrate end celebration Fran presented brand new Robot RC plane design recreated master modeler Bob McKay model including necessary radio gear gifi Tuesday Morning Breakfast Club group modelers gather Tuesday morning discuss crash week innovation moment other matters importance model aviation enthusiast According Fran ship flies like dream having lunch modelers table tabulated total number years model aviation represented table final tally 3675 years model aviation experience room top table number 11 405 years experience Someone said sure Joe Beshar could remember 3675 yearsbut think kidding Fran hearty congratulations us hobby honor richly deserved Model Aviation ciate Vise Presidents Em] kb I] ri ilim i i iej io / Pennsylvania West Virginia Bob Brown Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Caigary Coca Colcnbcs OH 43229-2008 614 e91-1643 David H Eiiis 5261 DeWis Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 304 776-140e Neison Gocid 1944 idoho Street Ailentown PA 18103-e519 610 797-k597 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 412 925-3266 Dosaid Kiopp 637 Harsiiton Coort Trappe PA 19426-2206 610 409-0129 Frank Noii 4573 [came Road Dayton OH 45449 513 435-9232 Matthew Turowski RR63 Sos 294 Dogwood Drive Droms PA 16222 717 622-0430 Joseph S Vialay 1381 Crankrook Drion P09cc 851 Macmee OH 43537-3062 Frequency Coordinator John Cottie 1012 Wyoming Avence Forty Fort PA 19704 Phone 717 267-8970 EVENT SANCTIONS Are events being planned upcoming flying season club its too early apply AMA sanction Quite often specific conflicts can alleviated early application District Contest Coordinators have years loyal service membership special note thanks Marge Weisenbach Nelson Gould LEHIGH VALLEY RADIO CONTROL SOCIETY LVRCS Club Nazareth Pennsylvania some good news five acre flying site included portion land being preserved Pennsylvania Farmland Preservation Program will ensure use field years come Pennsylvania Governor Tom Ridge presided over ceremony Representing LVRCS President Bob LeFevre AVP Nelson Gould Bob LeFevre Nelson Gould Pennsylvania Farmland Preservation Ceremony urban sites becoming very hard secure preservation program could viable avenue use site procurement interested contact AVP Nelson Gould additional information AVP MATT TUROWSKI Please note change address Matt Turowski now lives Drums Pennsylvania near Hazleton new address RR #3 Box 294 Dogwood Drive Drums Pa 18222 TUSCARORA RIC CLUB Aerorama 98 will held June 1 Tuscarora State Park non-competitive event introduce public model aviation Various facets hobby such giant scale aerobatic helicopters demonstrated competent fliers event held cooperation Pennsylvania State Park System gentlemen help make Tuscarora Aerorama success GREATER CINCINNATI RADIO CONTROL CLUB Congratulations Greater Cincinnati Radio Control Club qualifying 1998 Gold AMA Leader Club public service certainly provides positive image aeromodeling TOLEDO WEAK SIGNALS Weak Signals SAM meet always success years event yielded 32 entries CD Paul Schmitz Bob Krisley SAM meet Andrew Latowski enlarged Strato Streak THANK YOU Recently wife pleasure full scale flying day long time modeling friends Mark Powelson Marks PT-17 provides nostalgic view real flying flying Mark John Graham introduced wife JoAnne full scale aerobatics know JoAnne wouldnt believe enjoyed loops rolls Thanks gentlemen great day flying Powelson John Graham Bob Brown PT-17 March 1998 155 Lehigh Valley Clubs flying site Delaware Distnot Columbia Maryland INorth Carolina / Virginia Chuck Foreman Vice President 412 Pine Cone Ct Kill Devil Hill NC 27948 Phone 919441-5855 Fax 919441-6554 cforeman@ modelaircraftorg 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 Waynesboro 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 ASHEVILLE-BUNCOMBE AEROMODELERS following information taken High Flyer news letter Asheville Buncombe Aeromodelers THE PREZ SEZ ITS OURS Dale Wright said greatest moments hobby related life hear signed agreement land fill Buncombe commissioners Asheville Buncombe Aeromodelers reality Too often past have misfortune learning flying sites have lost What pleasure know now have access site has potential become long term asset club Recently AMA sent out Leader Member survey Leader Members AMA district 3599 surveys sent out 239 returned District IV 10 Leader Members took time fill out questionnaire return AMA very good showing Leader Members though response low some very good ideas suggestions As result response Leader Members took time answer questionnaire now have Leader Member committee committee will have its first meeting just prior next council meeting scheduled February 20th 1998 committee members Dave Brown Joyce Hager Charlie Bauer myself chairman Now time sure club has least Leader Member will information sent committee Leader Members have expressed interest really being active Leader Members later committee develops program ELIZABETH CITY R/C CLUB photo some members aircraft display parking lot WalMartTM Elizabeth City NC show result building contest people visiting show voted airplane liked best NEW BERN AEROMODELERS New Bern Aeromodelers its social event year Saturday Oct 4th Fun Fly over 40 people attended event weather beautiful little no wind lots sunshine temperatures 70s photo shows some activities HOWARD COUNTY RIC CLUB photo shows member club about launch bi-plane semi-annual float fly Centennial Lake Columbia MD Piedmont Model Aircraft Club Fun-Fly/Fly-In club field Sat Oct 11th six clubs participated event photo flightline THE FREDERICKSBURG AEROMASTERS Fredericksburg Aeromasters exhibited model aircraft flew Radio Control models Orange County Airport Saturday September 27th Eighteen members brought twentyeight model airplanes participate Orange County Expo 97 two photos show members participated aircraft display II lot photos sent did appear month due lack space Some will next months column Last least GO TAKE KID FLYING AND SIGN UP NEW AMA MEMBER Model Aviation WESTERN PIEDMONT MODEL AIRCRAFT CLUB Western Alabama / Flonda / Georgia / Mississippi Puerto Rico / South Carolina / Tenneaaee Jim McNeiII Vice President 817 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Phone 205 322-2127 FAX 205 252-2654 E-mail lemcneill@Iueocom WEB-PAGE Ed Hartley KCRC http//wwwdatawldcom/kcrc Associate Vice Presidents Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacoia FL 32514 Wilbelmina Chihasa 2826 Arbor Place Keonvilie TN 37517 John G Cooper 4788 Cloister Cove Memyslo TN 38118 James M Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr New Albany MS 38652 William T Haywood 4 Robie Circle Fsiey AL 36035 Karl Hensel 383 Briamosd 842 Meridian MS 35305 Louise Izzo 256 Huotridge Way Wicteroprings FL 32708 Richard Jackson 2118 Thorelee Dr N Charleston SC 25405 Chris Joiner 55 Lee Rd 238 Phesio City AL 36867 Dr John Martin 21a0 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Puebls Pass Anniston AL 36206 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyrna GA 30082 Clittord Scholefield 4138 NW 33rd Place Gainesville FL 32606 Frank Tiano 15300 Estancia Lane West Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Duzer 3604 N River Rd Gainesville GA 30506 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Joseph Micalizzi HC 866 Boo 10357 Pajardo Puerto Rico 00738 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fields 183W Strickland Rd loterlachen FL 32148 Phone 904 684-2517 RC Contest Coordinator Kenneth Blackwell 207W Sandoreek Rd Enterprise AL 36330 Phone 334 347-4721 District have some 314 Chartered Clubs other District America Most clubs publish monthly newsletter issue notice meet Effective immediately am turning out District Newsletter once twice month exchange basis Dist V Club will mail newsletter can get substantial discount postage using Pre-sorted other US mail methods Please mail club newsletter can mail Ted Hartley has nice web page District http/wwwrepattemnxsnet Ted KCRC Knoxville Tenn Newly appointed Associate Vice President Red Scholefield Gainesville edits District E-mail newsletter computer does nice job E-mail redscho@gnvfdtnet Please read next blurb little unpleasant perhaps necessary Southern state few days ago arrived Giant Scale fly-In right after tragic event gentleman gone way off himself very large model run motor very large motor very large propeller told CD over over over go off himself aiways take someone him hold airplane starting engine Suddenly accidentally sustained very bad cut arm between elbow shoulder Witnesses said looked half cut off flyers ran over tried stop bleeding tourniquet did no good spectator reached squeezed artery held until medics arrived almost immediately Injured person OK now havent mentioned names names except YOU name Dont YOU go off corner play model engine yourself Dont YOU disobey Contest Director tells something Dont need BIG engine BIG prop get bad cut cut myself 020 motor time myself hold nasty cut hand drive home other started include very recent ugly experience limited vehicle communication after talking AMA President Hes good too decided good outweighed bad mention District V fans like pictures have couple other things touch promised AMA officials last Council meeting Id start committee get keep flying sites Dist V need least member State has experience acquiring field therefore can relay experience others 1997 coming end need pick club State PR md name 1997 CLUB YEAR Tenn Miss etc Dist V honor accordingly framed plaque free re-chartering fee 1998 time get mag will have already picked committee will honored Associate Vice President its area Let mention 2 District servants among good ones have working free serve Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fields H does excellent job Dorothy took over husband Burnie passed away no drop quality service Thanks Dorothy Also Ken Blackwell RC Contest Coordinator perfect position Ken going computer & organizing CDs etc quicker communication Thanks Ken. Something else have new 18 minute tape Im giving away members living Dist V supurb Its called HOW AIRPLANES FLY entertaining want write Ill mail pay postage feel perfect showing Club meetings have question you?? Im allowed take polls poll What best size tape Club meetings? 15-18 minutes 30 minutes 60 minutes? Write tell Ive noticed times club meetings turn lights back after watching important hour tape everybody has gone home Tell best size tape Club meeting made pictures Fayette Ga flyers sponsored KING PEACH ELECTRIC models fly silently electric powered Meet Randy Hawkins CD Mike McGowen Dave Zeigler Gene Norman CD Mike holding typical electric powered model No noise No neighbor complaints right next golf course Heres Dave Zeigler again Dave puts programs youth groups Teaches flying features 10-inch span 6 gram Feather model 8-inch span Swallow model Archer H 2 weeks ago covered AVIATORS FALL FLY-IN restricted IMAA members & AMA sponsored Gainesville H flying Gators snap some important officials overseeing event CD Lyman Slack John Marsh Ed Callaway David Gaddy Tom Bloodworth Tom Rhodes Russ Lewis Red Scholefield Larry Roe visited event announced Red Scholefield now AMA Associate Vice President Tom Rhodes way deserves special mention help has provided starting up computer District yuck CD Lyman Slacks pretty wife Marilyn Slack keeping bookwork straight big FALL FLY-IN event have say contestants important officials very nice Gainesville FLYING GATORS RC fling attended SEBRING INTL RACEWAY sponsored Giant Scale affair restricted IMAA & AMA members Donald Trammel CD N Jim Lee President Highland RC Club Don Trammel Contest Director WHERE EAGLES SOAR Sebring Fun-fly above Sue Gary Ballard Gary flying scratch-built model 2 Saito 45s tn tt forgot mention have new DISPLAY COORDINATOR Dist V Russell Mobley tn Augusta Georgia has agreed monitor AMA material Mail Shows Thanks Russell. h 1998 157 Illinois Indiana / Kentucky / Missoun Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norndge IL 60656-3224 Home 708 457-0565 Fax 708 457-2177 E-Mail Internet ayabauer@charliecnaiitedu Associate Vice Presidents Illinois Dab & Scott Justice 1565 Franzen Beneenville IL 60106 John Ksllend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Psrenti 1920 Buckiegham Weatcheater IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Worden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indiana Ron Ballsrd 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Bussell 5000W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedtord IN 47421-3108 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Eoa 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 746-5834 Missouri Bob Underwood 32 Hollandbuah Ct St Charlen Mo 63304 Eve 314 939-3394 Ken Booher 1016 North Eant Barnea Dr Lena Summit MO 64086 816 524-7307 Frequency Coordinator Cal Orr RR 1 Boa 1238 Higginaville MO 64037 660 584-6264 Fax 660 564-6285 Webmaster Gary Parenti 11001 Martindale Dr Weatcheater IL 60154 Eve 708 531-9556 District VI will soon have Web page maybe read will able reach page via link AMA page As start new year district committee formedan electronic committee Members will include anyone has helped save flying field instrumental securing new field idea list web page names e-mail addresses short statement about flying site problem solution worked out members must willing share scenario other club wish member electronic committee e mail information outlined above Congratulations order district About 21% district membership voted recent election shows interested district officials number votes cast highest recent history want join countdown Century Flight 2003 first flights Wright brothers occurred 1903 During year-long series events Century Flight celebration will commemorate history flight dream future aviation information about joining event contact 2003 Committee 1152 West Third St Dayton OH 45407 Maybe club can become part big celebration held Dayton year 2003 COLUMBIA IL Club #1366 Columbia R/C Flying Club spent afternoon Boy Scout Troop 320 teaching some basics model aviation flight Club president C Overy welcomed scouts introduced club members Club member W Crame pictured below held tech session scouts explaining everything construction actual flight Several members club let scouts leaders try hand flying some beginner type planes M Dehn pointing D King instructing first flight next picture has B Graves hat helping student line scouts waiting turn Next have G Davis boldly letting scout fly plane buddy box scouts really learn quickly B Graves supplied information pictures ST LOUIS MO following idea has come J Schitka letter says shall attempt outline idea having national CB channel order modelers parts country may able contact others coming going contests trade shows what have group Thermaleers Lone Eagles St Louis always convoy CBs channel 14 constant chatter takes monotony out trip also keeps everyone alert case car trouble lots help available making call contact another AMA member simply say AMA john out St Louisif copy come back Sounds like good idea next trip Ill have CB channel 14 Schifka also suggests AMA Headquarters might want have base station air helping members during big events Muncie Another good idea Let know what think ST LOUIS MO following two pictures W Bramsch dont have guess about hobby hasnt club featured column answer simple Nothing has sent Members models model details needed Pictures mall show swap meet etc also welcome Again sure supply names members pictured Model Aviation aiIE1lie]tU 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 Millar 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 6496 5 Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Al Schwartz 2787 Fernwood Roseville MN 55113 Ph 612633-2286 East Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Ph 810486-4800 colunm being written during December Holiday season holiday season happy time great deal sadness must relate District VII members what happening District VH Vice President Don Benffield has taken seriously ill illness has come very suddenly Dons illness has diagnosed advanced bone cancer has hospital currently home being treated daily radiation hopes stopping some pain discomfort Dons spirits remain high very weak Until Don regains enough strength help writing monthly column has asked help out way name Mike Alewine Don have building flying crashing model airplanes together about 50 years now Don avid sport radio control flyer lean towards engine collecting vintage control line stunt flying Dons MADMAN control line airplane still hangs workshop along original Orwick 64 will report some local activities am currently aware As information about activities outside immediate area becomes available will include column have pictures comments information about activities etc please send AMA headquarters plainly marked District VII material will forwarded inclusion column very active group control line flyers Minneapolis Piston Poppers has monthly freeze fly field locai vocational college Several members have obtained Seasons flyer status several others working club came up wonderful idea foster control line flying Several members built finished lot control line trainers trainers given several local hobby shops new flyer purchases control line engine given trainers really looking forward seeing lot trainers spring Minnesota weather permits During month November several members Tri Valley radio control club put presentation Young Eagles group presentation took place ThunderBird Aviation complex Flying Cloud Airport near Minneapolis must add involvement Young Eagles group project Don Bentfield Minnesota 4-H Aviation Coordinator Judy Rice have put together aspects radio control flying presented including long discussion about helicopters questions asked Young Eagles indicated very good grasp general aviation concepts theory flight final touch occurred Steve Flaten started ran engine ducted fan F-16 Twenty thousand small hangar area opened lot young eyes very wide response presentation model aviation picked up least six new members group twenty March year next group Young Eagles will have different presentation radio control flying Tn Valley has made field clubhouse available class room presentation will followed lunch several trainers buddy boxes will put service give youngsters some real stick time February 6 through February 8 Minnesota Department Transportation presented Aviation Exposition Target Center Minneapolis aspects aviation represented exposition Minnesota Association Modeling Clubs organization Don founded several years ago representation several areas Displays working models radio control control line aircraft present Model Engine Collectors Association also display swap meet part exposition About fifty thousand people exposed aviation model aviation result exposition Please remember send pictures comments information about activities etc AMA headquarters inclusion column As Don would say Are having fun yet? ramliar inesota Condolen MinnenanaPaul MN 55 104-1 So Don Bentfield best stated own humble words first District VP column am I--After talking lot modelers around country guess Im just part majority AMA members enjoys sport its personal rewards building flying important being some nicest people world Don will truly sadly missed tesy Carl Maroney AMA Special Services Director March 1998 159 d tc stm Ii ld •ii 11I ummu i q &e] h i Arkansas Louisiana New Monica Oklahoma Teoas 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 Blase 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 817 662-5587 Sandy Frank 105 N Brazos St Weatherford TX 76086 817 599-7131 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 1261/2 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 Gene Kent 2811 Cork Cove San Antonio TX 78230 210 308-8043 E-mail genekent@junocom AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 817 467-9211 last column representative brings mixed emotions AMA has part life years always taken granted Never wildest dreams did ever imagine amount time took serve position properly always did should have done often just enough time reason welcome relief responsibility Yet will miss intense involvement modelers operation organization never imagined would want attend functions either asked come didnt make sincere apology also never realized scarce time could become came things like would hope realize now AMA lot just place get insurance outset AMA organized serve proliferate modeling over country pool money organization what us could manage alone high point last EC meeting last November introduction Education Committee high level educators mission introduce modeling curriculum school systems action will serving us long after us involved today have passed Personally like think 50 100 years now will modelers doing knowing something what today urge particular teach join endeavor involved phase modeling another wouldnt reading object what basically FUN FUN important part modeling life what else could importance Think about positive things has happened past three years inventive ways clubs have found provide secure own flying sites Some have able finance purchase own property Others have worked within communities make place activity Without site group terrible disadvantage cant last long Flying safely has key points operation club field club has basic rule fly alone particularly important operating larger engines seen today Make mistake small engine can cause nasty cut big mills mistake can cause much serious injury Obeying basic Safety Code should clubs by-laws can go long way make site secure recently asked make some sort ruling about what perceived unsafe flying clubs field Since have no authority make such ruling reply clubs board directors and/or its officers responsible safety therefore preservation site great deal difference between flying ability two pilots rest club nearly accomplished problem can arise comes air safety stands reason flier sport model will have ability cope big Lazer type doing maneuvers right over runway Somehow sanity must prevail such situations safe solution worked out adults As always what best majority has take precedence doing maneuvers over runway others flying has basic etiquette long time Back November hard working member San Antonio Prop Busters R/C Club Jim Branaum went trouble organizing roast yours truly highly complimented little apprehensive about could just visualize no showing up Well much surprise quite few did come About highest compliment could have imagined other Keith Storey 8th AMA president coming way California boyhood heroes came lovely wife Anita accompanied other Johnny Davis Johnny Davis wrote West Coast Tips column Model Airplane News back late 940s hung word mans wealth measured friends truly am well off Thank Like have served EC have job business run have little time building flying own models hope now get back building flying again have plans some Rubber models hope build soon kits before WW II either could nut build didnt have patience late big brother saved huge surprise turn up certainly havent much time build lately read should really back building board Model Aviation late 1950s Astro Hog king Midland Tx Hi-Sky RIG Club held Calln Hogs Fly-In Sig Mfg supported event sent people down attend Heres Dennis Robbins ran events Hi-Sky club 23 entrants 28 Hogs Fly-In Hogs powered engines 40s 1 20s Jim Ruple gets ready start 40 Hog left Big Hog 120 4-C HOGS seem go forever shot Steve Bird Dallas helping Rick Strange buddy box what looks like perfect weather ciate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Troy Lapp 1618 Houston Dr Bismarck ND 58504 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Don Moden 410 Hail St Salina 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 News Colorado Letter Russ Miller name Dennis Brooks spoke over phone several years ago Jack Merritt Custom Hobbies heart transplant looking AMA help him am writing after reading latest District TX article Octobers ModelAviation am club am AIVIA member reason am club broke neck several times resulting number limitations am allowed drive cannot travel 20 minutes way twice week car doesnt mean dont support promote hobby industry teach model rocketry local elementary school built 42 rockets display launching National Scout Jamboree red white blue Big Brute canTed American Flag aloft attached shock cord chute ejected flag hung proudly beneath told dont fly anymore either buy RIC airplanes cars boats garage sales recondition Almost find homes people new hobby keep several sailplanes hand others borrow leam have hard time looking up fly Ijust bought EPP TG-3 kit Dave Sanders EPP Corsair kit Mark Mech get durable aircraft loan out work computers develop and/or translate hobby oriented educational programs between platforms Apple-Mac-IBM back tools time available everyone area has some hobby interest As 4-H counselor worked kids took first County year finished high second State model rockets Junior Grand Champion plastic models Clubs important expand capabilities pooling resources experience dedicated hobbyist can still work keep hobbies alive youth young adults today 75 year old/young father-in-law has taken up RIC cars visits three nephews either fly R/C run R/C cars boats launch rockets draw interest time run cars 2 foot Energizer Bunny monster truck chassis up down street Demonstrations local school rockets electric control line aircraft draw kids parents programs fly COX Bearcat electric control line inside gym show simple can put meat tray foam skis after 21 inch snow flew off snow Getting out enjoying sports draws people dont agree have build own start out no time invested first time crashes dont turn away sports used equipment bought prudently gets people lower costs advances such EPP foam Bounce dont Break aircraft add draw people dont want club get out own find way enjoy hobby Most importantly please take time talk people activities draw get first time students running cars boats planes neighborhood sign-ups school enclosed photo transportation extending hobbies cart street-legal cart Colorado classified electric wheel chair neighbor helped build trailer out Sears Car lop Carrier garage sale 10 inch wheeled wagon lets cany kits teaching model rocketry metal models plastic models year round types weather have thunder storms driven through 12 inches snow reach classes cart has lights turn signals amber strobe horn windshield wiper heater fan stereo yes trailer lights work through normal trailer harness hookup always way people help Most people just forget ask offer Just because someone sport does mean wont help out asked may join up What happens say no ask someone else youre trying must busy dying close Dennis Brooks Converted PAR CAR Golf Cart weather electric wheel chair Letter Russ Miller LOVE-AIR R/C club Loveland Colorado hosted 4th annual BIG BIRD FESTIVAL August 16th 17th 1997 Took Show Road year due loss club field fall 1996 Fifty seven pilots New Mexico Texas Nebraska Wyoming Colorado made trip Al Wards field Akron Colorado registered 91 Giant Scale planes 2-day event event began Saturday evident number motor homes trailers lining several hundred feet runway pilots arrived Friday planning having full weekend fun registration inspection complete thing pilot fly fly did 307 flights loggeda new record event Pilots rewarded flying improving chances winning great prizes Four IMAA legal kits other valuable items given away pilots throughout weekend thanks generosity sponsors Sunny skies steady crosswinds prevalent weekend field great shape because Al Ward Jr traveled way Florida few days before event prepare field though runway fairly small grass surrounded area made takeoffs landings uneventful tasks Official flying ended 400 pm Saturday after evening rain shower another first recorded eventNight flight Bob Hinze Gering NE Don Lorentzen Thornton CO put show people camping out Everyone witnessed flights amazed what radio controlled airplane can after sun goes down event came close 200 pm Sunday grand prize raffle drawing Readyto-Fly Giant Kadet Senior scratch built modified Jack Quinn being won Bill Kim Gallagher new Love-Air R/C flying site currently under construction 600-foot x 50-foot paved runway complete improvements planned during next year So mark 3rd weekend August calendar plan join us 5th annual BIG BIRD FESTIVAL Plans underway make best yet Darwin Idler South half pits Saturday afternoon Kim & Bill Gallagher winner raffle plane Jack Quinn builder h 1998 161 Anzona California / Hawaii Nevada / Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone 602 708-0222 E-mail richh@primenetcom http//ama-1 Ocom/ama Associate Vice Presidents Darwin Barrie Scottsdale Arizona 602 946-8955 Don Goeschl Lancaster California 805 940-6606 Darlene Frederick Santa Rosa California 707 525-8815 Marc Karpowich Logan Utah 801 752-3639 Brian Nelson Morgan Hill California 408 463-0907 Dave Pinjuv Las Vegas Nevada 702 656-1772 Al Williamson Chula Vista California 619 427-4039 Frequency Coordinators Elroy Marez Sacramento California 714 540-4935 See laat months column tor additional AVPa Coordinatora 1997 Elections. 1997 AMA elections completed would like once again thank members district show support Though District X ticket uncontested AMA members demonstrated remarkable participation annual election process Though can attributed part size district also illustrates tremendous interest concern shared members District X Thank support vote confidence As look next three years dawning new millennium go still significant challenges facing aeromodeling Academy Model Aeronautics modeling industry continued decline membership loss flying sites infringement upon hobby brought Federal local regulations certainly top list critical issues Have done enough Are doing enough doing right things meet mitigate challenges downward trend AMA membership has continued past five years loss flying sites especially sun-rich areas country continues alarming rate Federal local regulations regarding EPA land use development recreational properties have become more obstructive facilitative As densely populated urban areas grow expand encroach upon shrinking open space resources competition use recreational properties has become fierce What will year 2000 bring model aviation Interestingly enough question whether AMA should take leadership role resolving issues has raised should AMA play leadership role aeromodeling industry merely membership organization established provide member benefits such insurance competition rules specialty gift items must admit left dumbfounded question posed thirty years have member organization have never considered anything less leader THE leader aeromodeling industry Quite honestly looking liability insurance hats T-shirts could find number alternatives marketplace products However nowhere else industry individual modelers represented collectively national level uniformly meet profound challenges facing sport/hobby part will endeavor ensure AMA recognizes fulfills its leadership role model aviation Over upcoming term will ardently work towards preservation recognition model aviation legitimate viable recreational outlet children families adults will strive continued acquisition development preservation aeromodeling flying sites will work towards expanding efforts bringing enrichment aeromodeling youth model builders tomorrow Till next time. Keep em safe Keep em flyn Model Aviation right young face belongs 11 year old Tony Luby Mesa AZ Tonys huge smile reflects immense pride receiving Junior Award youngest flyer Eighth Air Force Fall Scale Fly-in Oct 4-5 held new Superstition Skypark Las Vegas Radio Control Club hosts 1997 Las Vegas Sahara Tournament Champions October 23-26 annual aerobatic event brings together championship pilots around world compete prestigious radio controlled aerobatic competitions ever held years championship trophy went Quique Somenzini Argentina total 83712 points southwestern desert springs life 97198 winter flying season kicks off Eighth Annual Arizona Jet Rally held Nov 21-23 Arizona Model Aviators new world class Superstition Skypark Mesa event drew 68 pilots upwards 100 aircraft Great aerobatic performances thing cooking up William G Bennett Field LVRC Club held its traditional club cookout during event years bode fare included whole turkey cooked peanut oil Mmmm. Good Kim McKays ground crew looks maneuvers ducted fan jet trainer around pattern Kim husband Ted R owners Hobbies Etc steadfast supporters modeling activity hobby local flying clubs Hi] 1 g [v32]Ui [e DIE 1 U Alaska Idaho Montana / Oregon / Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 97213-0090 503 234-4439 EMAIL vpxi@pacifiercom Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 15618 NE 56th Way Redmond WA 98052 Al Culver Boa 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkinson 319 Yellowstone Billings MT 59101 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NB 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 Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Boa 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Snaer 781 Lillonet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Dick Snaer AVP NW Washington sent photos words about whats going upper Western valley Heres Dicks report North Puget Sound R/C events happenings small amount editing get Column August 1996 Skagit County RC Club forced leave longtime flying site Milltown Rd Club members pulled together another site found has turned out dream field pilots leasing three acres land open field approximately 180 acres acres adjoining behind flying area NO TREES biggest difference site field planted grass cut four five times year animal feed Buildings moved truck/trailers old site new maintain pristine looks site club building committee designed built new building enclose club equipment porta-potry building built using modular method wall panels built pre assembled Skagit County Regional Airport Bayview Airport hangar donated boss club members panels erected assembled locked together hangar Next panels disassembled trucked new flying site reassembled site located near Lyman WA nine miles east Sedro Woolley 07 miles south Hiway 20 third year row Skagit County R/C Club has held weight lifting contest started Carlton Molesworth featured Model Aviation last year basic contest rule aircraft power must furnished OS 40FP engine cannot modified other rules aircraft must capable flying 60 sec land safely runway year have activity ever four contestant teams specially designed aircraft weight lifting capability has amazing weight lifted ballast does include weight aircraft contest flights may made through October 31st 1st Place Winners Freck s Foolish Fixup lifted 221b 8oz Pilot Gerry Freck center Engineers George Yewell 1 John Torillor 2nd Place Ugly David lifted 201b 2oz left Engineers Deene Almvig Walt Gerfen Pilot Lynn King aircraft innovative employing large wing area using special Selig lifting airfoil three very active glider competition 3rd Place Atlas II Lifted 121b lOoz Ted Hendrikson Cliff Corbow Pilot event originator Carlton Molesworth 4th Place Large modified wing Senior Kadet Lifted 12# 4 oz Pilot Don Baker Skagit County R/C Club has very active youth group under direction Doug Wedin also club instructors Five members group have soloed year just flying however Doug has great shop five building stations two Saturdays month members youth group come also learn building skills Doug reports some interested building flying has interested joining Some initial equipment used group trainer planes donated various club members younger members Tercil Glider Club Skagit County R/C Club Tim Vandenheuvel gave us great report experiences AMA nationals year father drove Burlington WA Muncie Tim could participate Soaring hand-launch glider events main point met wonderful people competition didnt get way competitors being very friendly helpful IMAA North Puget Sound Big Bird chapter along IMAA Fraser Valley chapter MAAC held second annual sanctioned AMA Big Bird event Bell Air RC Flyers field July 27th another outstanding event lots help both IMAA groups about 70 aircraft participating Next years event scheduled two days July 25 & 26 1998 will held new Skagit County R/C Club flying site Whidbey Island Big Bird fly-in held August Bob Carpenter again doing fine job Contest Director fantastic flying site should giant scale pilots calendars Dick also sent name photo owner builder flyer C-47 Nov Col flown Bell Air Big Bird Chuck Bower member Whidbey Island R/C Club North Puget Sound Big Birds IMAA chapter owns airplane first time aircraft flown flown Big Bird events during 1996 well Chuck did great job building Ziroli plans uses two Zenoah 38s power Chuck Bower Gooney Bird Clint Avery did outstanding job CD Bell Air Big Bird started 1990 Ralph Graham Richard Anderson 98s Bell Air Big Bird event will held June 6&7 h 1998 163
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A AMews Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 WA i i ii 4 li Prater Museum Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 ol great pleasures being Museum Director working closely outstanding people really committed Academy museum future aeromodeling As probably know exists army evangelical aeromodelers truly mission spread gospel model aviation its potential enhance peoples enjoyment life None knowledge ardent intrepid AMA Historian Norm Rosenstock being Year Pioneer since Norm certainly great Pioneers Aeromodeling asked Norm words wisdom would like share membership Perhaps could comment reason have devoted much life aeromodeling Norm said need build case statement supporting value aeromodeling know could make contribution Sure Gary Norm replied thick Brooklyn accent Ill see what can Norm being excellent writer sent following interesting story recommendation its conclusion could very well become slogan Year Pioneer some years now Florida has known retirement Village le upon reaching retirement years come live warm climate enjoy condo style living seems suit limits amount maintenance maximizes leisure time have available themselves wife however choose live own house working-class community problem come poorly equipped new lifestyle Some turn golf some tennis part lost often laughingly referred Condo Commandos day wife informs has invited friend husband over coffee conversation evening Youll like husband wife informed s very interesting guy ng through before steeled myselffor meeting After introductions made ourselves comfortable living room conversation turned favorite topic What keep busy asked didnt know answer Keep Busy cleverly turned question around said him What Well answered get up morning take walk shower have breakfast 1 read New York Times [he was] former New Yorker cover cover what asked baited breath Well after breakfast go down pool guys [and I] have interesting conversation About what asked Oh don t know politics news business said what asked impatiently Well time wife go out supper after supper Well go clubhouse play cards till time go bed Very interesting day Yea pretty much enjoy Yea its great So tell said What keep busy didnt know tell him insulting him belittling lifestyle life like running marathon treadmill lot action takes nowhere looked man saw someone could mistaken father age wise yet ten years junior poor man spent life chasing dollar support family provide retirement never during years did find hobby interest could turn to focus enjoy retirement years gifts may have gotten birthdays never got gift life model building go club sflyingfield see retired modelers received gift see gentlemen mid-70s mid-80s active enjoying life focused functioning ever hear phrase What keep busy Moral story Give someone gift life introduce modeling Nice story Norm Im sure members out would agree model aviation has greatest gifts have ever received Norms case can tell daily passes gift others unselfishly gives time intelligence back aeromodeling community through work AMA Historian because feels need give back model aviation part what model aviation has given him others have passed gift along others through participation other educational recreational historical activities relating aeromodeling moment such opportunity opening up new way Museum Patron Fund launching its first organized annual gift campaign Actually sustaining gift campaign would better terminology because foundation museum programming advancement very process conducting annual fund will make membership knowledgeable about museum understanding its mission therefore supportive its programming Museum Patron Program Annual Campaign essence process museum reaches out invites its potential supporters share fulfillment its mission museums effective strategy invite involve bond members museum making Academys major strengths Year Pioneer encourage consider giving back part aeromodelings gift life through participation Museum Patron Program little $25 will receive Cloud 9 museums newsletter museum pin patch bumper sticker However since cost premiums just few dollars less contribution would encourage membership meaningful gift clubsSupporting Patrons $100 Sustaining Patrons $500 Life Patrons $1000 Its sure bet gift life worth times amounts h 1998 149 View HQ See Page 176 SMIEV LW AMAs HistoryPast Present Future John Worth Famous Today Hall Fame Tomorrow several months have described problem modify existing HOF selection procedure enable deserving older candidates elected still us based likelihood might live long enough receive honor person problem became reality recently case nationally- worldrenowned Scale champion Bob Wischer finally got named Hall fame 1997 years after wife Dolly become Hall Famer Bob notified selection several months later died before presented award fact before selection announced Model Aviation situation brought up point bone contention past years nominee far less likely selected living time voting Bob Wischers case suggests died some months before voting would have selected Thats what history seems indicate procedure Hall Fame selection does treat living deceased alike basic problem limiting number picked year voting tends favor still us few can picked year out dozens nominated will make dont make among oldest candidates odds against making lifetimes unless factor applied procedure expand number can selected based age candidate Regardless what may happen change current situation special program scheduled 1998 recognize older citizens yet Hall Fame well-deserving honor September Muncie opening event conjunction Society Antique Modelers annual Championships will hold Celebration Pioneers will focus limited have reached age 70 present appears special awards will presented suitably honor have sponsored peers special Hall Fame situation being considered may modify Pioneers event addition normal Hall Fame election year typically finished mid-year special election might held candidates 70 years older will voted expectation awards would made Pioneers banquet would help assure deserving older candidates would get elected still us Meanwhile may useful look todays younger potential candidates may considered Hall Fame election 5 10 years now cases achievements reasons nominating someone become prominent until perspective passing years enables someones contribution stand out connection may interesting think about whether fame alone enough justify consideration Hall Fame example may become famous winning contests producing engines being public eye doing something unusual things themselvesit generally concededare qualifications selection conjunction other factors may well support nomination include some form public service product development improves state art promotion techniques enable others improve skills etc fame helps making name familiar voting factor whichright notmay provide edge over someone else well known may beside point important factor concerning Hall Fame Nobody gets elected unless nominated other words fame itself does get anyone nominated unless fame inspires someone else write up submit nomination form Implicit procedure too potential candidates nominate themselvesit expected someone else will act spokesperson An interesting situation relates Often nomination submitted because some people assume famous name already Hall Fame Unless see list Hall Fame may easy make assumption Next month may publish current list help make sure someone should Hall Fame submitted doesnt mean lacking candidates typically about 50 per year select five six candidates usually promoted friends dont have much chance get elected simply because dont compare well others same year some years may 10 candidates deserving consideration comparison candidates got elected previous years yet because usual process limits inductees handful others elected may may considered future years Lacking qualification standard uniform means assuring selections made consistent basis Although can proud respect already Hall Fame seems ought improve system Food thoughtdoes anybody care Model Aviation C 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 Aeromodelers Airway telephone requests dial 317 287-1256 extension 201 210 fax requests use 317 7410057 $10 minimum credit card orders e 9 Mike Stokes AMA Education Coordinator 5151 F Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 Starting months column will cover old subject using new theme Education What going will get good questions ones will try answer coming months become educated ourselves Since October 20 joined Academy staff have whirlwind ride Thanks Bob Underwood Jay Mealy have managed remain reasonably focused what am educationmy own first foremost initial trilogy Distant Learning Program completed during first three weeks Muncie two live broadcasts Ball State Universitys studios sent classrooms throughout Indiana focused grades 4-6 purpose programs introduce young people world aviation through use models direct communication third part trilogy Higher Farther Faster broadcast live National Model Aviation Museum estimated broadcasts reached audience excess 30000 persons time have made video copies program will soon available AMA clubs wish work schools community programs intended entertainment club meetings although possible members might learn November 8 Education Committee met Muncie formulate Management Plan better provide direction goals AMAs educational programs Chairing Committee Gordon Schimmel Also attendance Education Committee members Charles Kelley Rocco Ferrario Charles Smith Bob Underwood myself Members attendance Charlie Bauer representing district Executive Council meeting Chip Mull previous engagement unique group individuals extremely heavy educational background modeler several full-scale pilots belief model aviation classroom provides basis future Conmiittee coming months programs develop implemented fact plan profile Education Committee member month starting next month chairman Partnership 1 state being partner participation 2 relationship partners joint interest association 3 association two partners business enterprise b contract such association created c people associated area partnerships will reading lot about column day age few individuals virtually no organizations can go alone AMA no exception nowhere evident field education Last year AMA EAA Experimental Aircraft Association partnered first Aeromodeling Academy held EAAs Aviation Center Oshkosh Wisconsin year will two Aeromodeling Academies held first June Muncie second July Oshkosh programs will officially announced next months Model Aviation March will attending 31st NCASE National Congress Aviation Space Education Conference St Louis Missouri AMA booth will set up will giving presentations attendees educators conference NCASE project set up coordinated Civil Air Patrol CAP headquartered Maxwell AFB Alabama AMA has also partnered Radio Control Hobby Trade Association RCHTA well Radio Control Manufacturers Association RICMA 1998 1999 education focus partnerships EAA CAP RCHTA RICMA just beginning new exciting era get message out promote hobbylsport bring new members young old have have plan partners concern has past few years focus will years come YES Program Submissions Bob Underwood turning over Education Director reigns inquiries YES Youth Education Stipend program requests funding under program should submitted directly Education Coordinator Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 E Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 can also reached phone 765 2871256 ext 272 E-mail mikes @modelaircraftorg Product/Program Endorsement years have saying what wonderful hobby because have least 10000 ways same thingand work just pick suits style abilities go mind subject endorsing product program best constantly comes up feeling educational side program has trne educational merit appears effectively accomplish what originator mind can used similar situations other educators will list AMA Education Directory However being listed directory still does guarantee program will work everyone nor meant endorsement AMA just provides modeler/educator searching ideal/perfect program larger list choose currently reviewing several programs deal primarily classroom Instruction As review process completed programs may added list Certainly programs accepted under YES grants will added list As gain experience process will look expanding education criteria flight instruction felt program lacking does fit needs members will communicate directly originatornot open forum Again will endorse program over another because variables Having said time draw first installment close So until next month learn something new dayotherwise wasted day NATIONS DUE Nominations offices President Vice Presidents Districts V IX due Headquarters Academy Model Aeronautics June 1 1998 Any AMA Open member may submit nomination nominee must Leader Member Academy must reside District letter acceptance nominee must file AMA Headquarters June 5 1998 10 days prior published meeting date nominee must also submit resume professional qualifications model aviation experience resume should include limited following 1 statement regarding Leader Member status including date conferred 2 Background following areas may apply nominee Management experience b Financial background c Insurance employment and/or expertise d Legal background e Technical background including areas aeronautics electronics especially radio frequency propagation usage acoustic noise studies analy areas engineering necs aeromodeling St noted elected nati uld hay sati March 1998 151 Doug Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Femwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 787-7454 friend said tried read column month too numbers Like people didnt enjoy told him would try put little information just numbers know lot like numbers will try mix up content column has lot inquiry two people last month regarding procedures get tax exempt status model airplane clubs government does like give status just anyone organization seeks 501c3status must organized charitable educational scientific religious purpose model airplane clubs just will qualify proper code section us 501c7 social recreation clubs easier get As usual forms filed IRS No 1023 Other forms may need filed will depend type activities participate filing requirements state Form 1023 nine pages length prepared before tax simplification lot attachments will apply model airplane clubs have special problem will glad help may apply Recognition Exemption Organization Publication 557 explains rules procedures governing tax exempt status available IRS locality Superintendent Documents US Government Printing Office Washington DC 20402 Two little boys hospital asks other Are medical surgical other little boy says dont know whats difference first boy says medical sick before came surgical made sick after came Until Later folks thats right annual AMA/Charles Hampson Grant Scholarships will awarded once again 1998 Charles Hampson Grant 1894-1987 early birds interest knowledge aviation influenced inspired aeromodeling activities modelers special emphasis young people program established tribute Charlie Grant further dream youth participation model aviation Funded donations general revenue scholarship program has lifesaver young people families Grants totaling approximately $20000 awarded 1997 deadline receipt applications April 30 1998 AMA member know young person has AMA member past three years considering pay university education should advise him get forms apply simple procedure supporting documentation verify facts figures required individuals high school applications go before AMA Scholarship Committee evaluates individuals test scores grade-point average community modeling service records schedule set funds awarded will available prior start school year opportunity missed funds Dont left wishing done time now Call AMA Headquarters 765 2871256 ask Mary Lou Vojslavek extension 201 request application forms mailed same day 152 Model Aviation ecticut / Maine / Massachusette New Hampshire / Rhode Island Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 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 Hookaett NH 031 06-1077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1866 MAINE MODEL EXPO 1998 EXPO will held Westbrook High School Saturday March 28 1998 will displays aircraft cars boats clinics Monooting battery maintenance vacuum bagging covering etc Subject weather will flying demonstrations outside Food refreshments will available well raffle $200 admission charge $100 under 12 Call RAY ROBINS HOBBY CENTER 207 797-5196 RAY LABONTE 207 892-7994 information 1998 BERKSHIRE MALL SHOW event takes place Berkshire Mall route 8 just North Pittsfield MA date 1998 March 2 1-22 information call John Larese 413 6648480 1997 BERKSHIRE MALL SHOW mall show combined effort several area clubs Last year clubs involved Tunnel City RIC Club Southern Berkshire RIC Club Pittsfield R/C Club Scahaghticoke Prop Busters Mall management provides space ADAMS CO-OPERATIVE BANK provides trophies JOE SORRENTINO Barn Speed Hobbies Lee does much work provides some merchandise Club members put long hours during two daysthanks YOUTH MEMBERSHIPS Now good time encourage younger people join AMA fee $100 Model Aviation $1200 magazine bargain Also Clubs may want consider gift subscriptions local school libraries cost $1200 may encourage some people join j 1998 153 Bill Senecal Joe Sorrentino Some people received trophies provided Adams Co-trophies aircraft Second left Larry Bussiere won best operative Bankof show Al Marchand areas raffle tickets sold tAth Scale model Italian Piagglo P136L Royal Gull Amphibian Rich Flinchbaugh Newport Rhode Island scratch built Electric Powered model Scientext Plans has 5-foot wingspread powered 2 Astro iSs Jomar SM 4 speed control 16 SR 1700 batteries Airtronics FM Radio flying weight 8 lbs lovely Model family friend Ms Alexandra Foley recognized Artist Newport Area AMA table display given prominent position MA Suggestion Line Have suggestion about magazine Let us know Model Aviation k]fl Suggestion Line phone 317 288-4899 extension 223 Tom Mosca B-17 aircraft • 1 ki d 1 [ iii 1 1 1e] 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 @gramercyioscom Dave Babcock 445 Siockien Street Highisiowrr NJ 08520-4501 Roy Brown USAE AFOENT CMR 480 eox 585 APO AE 09703 Ray Joschkos 59 Liorogotoc Street St Jawes NY 1 i78111 James M Lewis PO ei Ogdeoborg NY 1 3669-0061 Dave Mathewson sos ei 3 Carorios NY 13031 Bill Miller PO Sos 335 Prioceton Jonction NJ 09550 Tom Morray 31 Voorirees Orrvn Sosiriog Ridge NJ 07920 Marlene Nikodem 407 Willow Street Lockyort NY 14094 Bill Poptbress 2 Hewlock Coon Sasgerties NY 12477 Adam Battler 41 Perry Aoeooe Lathorrr NY 12110-2433 Terry Terrenoire 101 Swrthtreid Endicoft NY 13760-4329 Freqoency Coordinator Lon Seater 53 Airport Osroego Covoty Airport FuSon NY 13069 310 599-6093 cant start months column saying very sincere ~Thanksrr helped re-elect VP position Ill spend next three years trying justify confidence Fran McElwee Hall Fame Induction Lets talk about recent VIP district Mr Fran McElwee As know Fran 1997 Model Aviation Hall Fame inductee Fran started building model airplanes 1927 competitor starting 1934 Free Flight Gas Rubberr towline Hand-Launched Gliders flew very successfully competition against such notables Shereshaw Shulman Golberg Garami 1942 Franrs love aviation led him join US Army Air Corps cadet 1944 received wings sent Ceremony England join 339th Fighter Group 8th Air Force As P-5 1 jockey Fran flew 29 fighter escort missions leading bombers over Germany Before end war Europe credited two victoriesan Fw 190 262 hit silk once after mid-air collision another P-5 Luckily both pilots hailed out successfully As soon Fran got back States picked up left off model aviation time member Linden Model Aircraft club club active during 1930-1950s Seventeen members old club came see Frans induction Hall Fame Fran won 1st place UC Stunt NY Daily Mirror meets 1946 1947 also won 1st place RC meets 1947 1948 Dallas TX Nationals 1951 placed 2nd Navy RC bombing event 1972 until 1982 Fran member Alpha Squadron Pennsylvaniathe first AMA show team During shows Fran flew Flying Saucer plane reminiscent inverted surfboard Saucer deployed banner flight dropped prior landing Crowd reaction messages banner always positive 30 years 1946 through 1976 Fran designed unique planes published plans articles general model magazine readers US Europe saying Gee didnt know could about Control Line semi-scale P-S 1 designed axial rolls chapter nine Norm Rosenstocks book Tales Ancient Modeler Fran referred R/C Guru time respects still August 12th year group about 100 modelers met luncheon help Fran celebrate induction Model Aviation Hall Fame AMA President Dave Brown flew Ohio make formal presentation Dave Brown presents Hall Fame plaque Fran addition Dave guest speakers included Bob McKay prime mover behind McElwee Hall Fame nomination Leon Shulman life-long friend Fran fellow member Hall Fame three other Hall Fame members able help Fran celebrate addition Leon Shulman saw Ben Shereshaw Joe Beshar attendance Notable AMA members abound District II Fran attended celebration lovely wife Jean group family members Fran Jean feeding 200 foster children McElwees have taken care over years Clan Mc Flwee showed up help celebrate end celebration Fran presented brand new Robot RC plane design recreated master modeler Bob McKay model including necessary radio gear gifi Tuesday Morning Breakfast Club group modelers gather Tuesday morning discuss crash week innovation moment other matters importance model aviation enthusiast According Fran ship flies like dream having lunch modelers table tabulated total number years model aviation represented table final tally 3675 years model aviation experience room top table number 11 405 years experience Someone said sure Joe Beshar could remember 3675 yearsbut think kidding Fran hearty congratulations us hobby honor richly deserved Model Aviation ciate Vise Presidents Em] kb I] ri ilim i i iej io / Pennsylvania West Virginia Bob Brown Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Caigary Coca Colcnbcs OH 43229-2008 614 e91-1643 David H Eiiis 5261 DeWis Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 304 776-140e Neison Gocid 1944 idoho Street Ailentown PA 18103-e519 610 797-k597 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 412 925-3266 Dosaid Kiopp 637 Harsiiton Coort Trappe PA 19426-2206 610 409-0129 Frank Noii 4573 [came Road Dayton OH 45449 513 435-9232 Matthew Turowski RR63 Sos 294 Dogwood Drive Droms PA 16222 717 622-0430 Joseph S Vialay 1381 Crankrook Drion P09cc 851 Macmee OH 43537-3062 Frequency Coordinator John Cottie 1012 Wyoming Avence Forty Fort PA 19704 Phone 717 267-8970 EVENT SANCTIONS Are events being planned upcoming flying season club its too early apply AMA sanction Quite often specific conflicts can alleviated early application District Contest Coordinators have years loyal service membership special note thanks Marge Weisenbach Nelson Gould LEHIGH VALLEY RADIO CONTROL SOCIETY LVRCS Club Nazareth Pennsylvania some good news five acre flying site included portion land being preserved Pennsylvania Farmland Preservation Program will ensure use field years come Pennsylvania Governor Tom Ridge presided over ceremony Representing LVRCS President Bob LeFevre AVP Nelson Gould Bob LeFevre Nelson Gould Pennsylvania Farmland Preservation Ceremony urban sites becoming very hard secure preservation program could viable avenue use site procurement interested contact AVP Nelson Gould additional information AVP MATT TUROWSKI Please note change address Matt Turowski now lives Drums Pennsylvania near Hazleton new address RR #3 Box 294 Dogwood Drive Drums Pa 18222 TUSCARORA RIC CLUB Aerorama 98 will held June 1 Tuscarora State Park non-competitive event introduce public model aviation Various facets hobby such giant scale aerobatic helicopters demonstrated competent fliers event held cooperation Pennsylvania State Park System gentlemen help make Tuscarora Aerorama success GREATER CINCINNATI RADIO CONTROL CLUB Congratulations Greater Cincinnati Radio Control Club qualifying 1998 Gold AMA Leader Club public service certainly provides positive image aeromodeling TOLEDO WEAK SIGNALS Weak Signals SAM meet always success years event yielded 32 entries CD Paul Schmitz Bob Krisley SAM meet Andrew Latowski enlarged Strato Streak THANK YOU Recently wife pleasure full scale flying day long time modeling friends Mark Powelson Marks PT-17 provides nostalgic view real flying flying Mark John Graham introduced wife JoAnne full scale aerobatics know JoAnne wouldnt believe enjoyed loops rolls Thanks gentlemen great day flying Powelson John Graham Bob Brown PT-17 March 1998 155 Lehigh Valley Clubs flying site Delaware Distnot Columbia Maryland INorth Carolina / Virginia Chuck Foreman Vice President 412 Pine Cone Ct Kill Devil Hill NC 27948 Phone 919441-5855 Fax 919441-6554 cforeman@ modelaircraftorg 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 Waynesboro 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 ASHEVILLE-BUNCOMBE AEROMODELERS following information taken High Flyer news letter Asheville Buncombe Aeromodelers THE PREZ SEZ ITS OURS Dale Wright said greatest moments hobby related life hear signed agreement land fill Buncombe commissioners Asheville Buncombe Aeromodelers reality Too often past have misfortune learning flying sites have lost What pleasure know now have access site has potential become long term asset club Recently AMA sent out Leader Member survey Leader Members AMA district 3599 surveys sent out 239 returned District IV 10 Leader Members took time fill out questionnaire return AMA very good showing Leader Members though response low some very good ideas suggestions As result response Leader Members took time answer questionnaire now have Leader Member committee committee will have its first meeting just prior next council meeting scheduled February 20th 1998 committee members Dave Brown Joyce Hager Charlie Bauer myself chairman Now time sure club has least Leader Member will information sent committee Leader Members have expressed interest really being active Leader Members later committee develops program ELIZABETH CITY R/C CLUB photo some members aircraft display parking lot WalMartTM Elizabeth City NC show result building contest people visiting show voted airplane liked best NEW BERN AEROMODELERS New Bern Aeromodelers its social event year Saturday Oct 4th Fun Fly over 40 people attended event weather beautiful little no wind lots sunshine temperatures 70s photo shows some activities HOWARD COUNTY RIC CLUB photo shows member club about launch bi-plane semi-annual float fly Centennial Lake Columbia MD Piedmont Model Aircraft Club Fun-Fly/Fly-In club field Sat Oct 11th six clubs participated event photo flightline THE FREDERICKSBURG AEROMASTERS Fredericksburg Aeromasters exhibited model aircraft flew Radio Control models Orange County Airport Saturday September 27th Eighteen members brought twentyeight model airplanes participate Orange County Expo 97 two photos show members participated aircraft display II lot photos sent did appear month due lack space Some will next months column Last least GO TAKE KID FLYING AND SIGN UP NEW AMA MEMBER Model Aviation WESTERN PIEDMONT MODEL AIRCRAFT CLUB Western Alabama / Flonda / Georgia / Mississippi Puerto Rico / South Carolina / Tenneaaee Jim McNeiII Vice President 817 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Phone 205 322-2127 FAX 205 252-2654 E-mail lemcneill@Iueocom WEB-PAGE Ed Hartley KCRC http//wwwdatawldcom/kcrc Associate Vice Presidents Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacoia FL 32514 Wilbelmina Chihasa 2826 Arbor Place Keonvilie TN 37517 John G Cooper 4788 Cloister Cove Memyslo TN 38118 James M Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr New Albany MS 38652 William T Haywood 4 Robie Circle Fsiey AL 36035 Karl Hensel 383 Briamosd 842 Meridian MS 35305 Louise Izzo 256 Huotridge Way Wicteroprings FL 32708 Richard Jackson 2118 Thorelee Dr N Charleston SC 25405 Chris Joiner 55 Lee Rd 238 Phesio City AL 36867 Dr John Martin 21a0 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Puebls Pass Anniston AL 36206 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyrna GA 30082 Clittord Scholefield 4138 NW 33rd Place Gainesville FL 32606 Frank Tiano 15300 Estancia Lane West Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Duzer 3604 N River Rd Gainesville GA 30506 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Joseph Micalizzi HC 866 Boo 10357 Pajardo Puerto Rico 00738 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fields 183W Strickland Rd loterlachen FL 32148 Phone 904 684-2517 RC Contest Coordinator Kenneth Blackwell 207W Sandoreek Rd Enterprise AL 36330 Phone 334 347-4721 District have some 314 Chartered Clubs other District America Most clubs publish monthly newsletter issue notice meet Effective immediately am turning out District Newsletter once twice month exchange basis Dist V Club will mail newsletter can get substantial discount postage using Pre-sorted other US mail methods Please mail club newsletter can mail Ted Hartley has nice web page District http/wwwrepattemnxsnet Ted KCRC Knoxville Tenn Newly appointed Associate Vice President Red Scholefield Gainesville edits District E-mail newsletter computer does nice job E-mail redscho@gnvfdtnet Please read next blurb little unpleasant perhaps necessary Southern state few days ago arrived Giant Scale fly-In right after tragic event gentleman gone way off himself very large model run motor very large motor very large propeller told CD over over over go off himself aiways take someone him hold airplane starting engine Suddenly accidentally sustained very bad cut arm between elbow shoulder Witnesses said looked half cut off flyers ran over tried stop bleeding tourniquet did no good spectator reached squeezed artery held until medics arrived almost immediately Injured person OK now havent mentioned names names except YOU name Dont YOU go off corner play model engine yourself Dont YOU disobey Contest Director tells something Dont need BIG engine BIG prop get bad cut cut myself 020 motor time myself hold nasty cut hand drive home other started include very recent ugly experience limited vehicle communication after talking AMA President Hes good too decided good outweighed bad mention District V fans like pictures have couple other things touch promised AMA officials last Council meeting Id start committee get keep flying sites Dist V need least member State has experience acquiring field therefore can relay experience others 1997 coming end need pick club State PR md name 1997 CLUB YEAR Tenn Miss etc Dist V honor accordingly framed plaque free re-chartering fee 1998 time get mag will have already picked committee will honored Associate Vice President its area Let mention 2 District servants among good ones have working free serve Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fields H does excellent job Dorothy took over husband Burnie passed away no drop quality service Thanks Dorothy Also Ken Blackwell RC Contest Coordinator perfect position Ken going computer & organizing CDs etc quicker communication Thanks Ken. Something else have new 18 minute tape Im giving away members living Dist V supurb Its called HOW AIRPLANES FLY entertaining want write Ill mail pay postage feel perfect showing Club meetings have question you?? Im allowed take polls poll What best size tape Club meetings? 15-18 minutes 30 minutes 60 minutes? Write tell Ive noticed times club meetings turn lights back after watching important hour tape everybody has gone home Tell best size tape Club meeting made pictures Fayette Ga flyers sponsored KING PEACH ELECTRIC models fly silently electric powered Meet Randy Hawkins CD Mike McGowen Dave Zeigler Gene Norman CD Mike holding typical electric powered model No noise No neighbor complaints right next golf course Heres Dave Zeigler again Dave puts programs youth groups Teaches flying features 10-inch span 6 gram Feather model 8-inch span Swallow model Archer H 2 weeks ago covered AVIATORS FALL FLY-IN restricted IMAA members & AMA sponsored Gainesville H flying Gators snap some important officials overseeing event CD Lyman Slack John Marsh Ed Callaway David Gaddy Tom Bloodworth Tom Rhodes Russ Lewis Red Scholefield Larry Roe visited event announced Red Scholefield now AMA Associate Vice President Tom Rhodes way deserves special mention help has provided starting up computer District yuck CD Lyman Slacks pretty wife Marilyn Slack keeping bookwork straight big FALL FLY-IN event have say contestants important officials very nice Gainesville FLYING GATORS RC fling attended SEBRING INTL RACEWAY sponsored Giant Scale affair restricted IMAA & AMA members Donald Trammel CD N Jim Lee President Highland RC Club Don Trammel Contest Director WHERE EAGLES SOAR Sebring Fun-fly above Sue Gary Ballard Gary flying scratch-built model 2 Saito 45s tn tt forgot mention have new DISPLAY COORDINATOR Dist V Russell Mobley tn Augusta Georgia has agreed monitor AMA material Mail Shows Thanks Russell. h 1998 157 Illinois Indiana / Kentucky / Missoun Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norndge IL 60656-3224 Home 708 457-0565 Fax 708 457-2177 E-Mail Internet ayabauer@charliecnaiitedu Associate Vice Presidents Illinois Dab & Scott Justice 1565 Franzen Beneenville IL 60106 John Ksllend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Psrenti 1920 Buckiegham Weatcheater IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Worden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indiana Ron Ballsrd 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Bussell 5000W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedtord IN 47421-3108 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Eoa 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 746-5834 Missouri Bob Underwood 32 Hollandbuah Ct St Charlen Mo 63304 Eve 314 939-3394 Ken Booher 1016 North Eant Barnea Dr Lena Summit MO 64086 816 524-7307 Frequency Coordinator Cal Orr RR 1 Boa 1238 Higginaville MO 64037 660 584-6264 Fax 660 564-6285 Webmaster Gary Parenti 11001 Martindale Dr Weatcheater IL 60154 Eve 708 531-9556 District VI will soon have Web page maybe read will able reach page via link AMA page As start new year district committee formedan electronic committee Members will include anyone has helped save flying field instrumental securing new field idea list web page names e-mail addresses short statement about flying site problem solution worked out members must willing share scenario other club wish member electronic committee e mail information outlined above Congratulations order district About 21% district membership voted recent election shows interested district officials number votes cast highest recent history want join countdown Century Flight 2003 first flights Wright brothers occurred 1903 During year-long series events Century Flight celebration will commemorate history flight dream future aviation information about joining event contact 2003 Committee 1152 West Third St Dayton OH 45407 Maybe club can become part big celebration held Dayton year 2003 COLUMBIA IL Club #1366 Columbia R/C Flying Club spent afternoon Boy Scout Troop 320 teaching some basics model aviation flight Club president C Overy welcomed scouts introduced club members Club member W Crame pictured below held tech session scouts explaining everything construction actual flight Several members club let scouts leaders try hand flying some beginner type planes M Dehn pointing D King instructing first flight next picture has B Graves hat helping student line scouts waiting turn Next have G Davis boldly letting scout fly plane buddy box scouts really learn quickly B Graves supplied information pictures ST LOUIS MO following idea has come J Schitka letter says shall attempt outline idea having national CB channel order modelers parts country may able contact others coming going contests trade shows what have group Thermaleers Lone Eagles St Louis always convoy CBs channel 14 constant chatter takes monotony out trip also keeps everyone alert case car trouble lots help available making call contact another AMA member simply say AMA john out St Louisif copy come back Sounds like good idea next trip Ill have CB channel 14 Schifka also suggests AMA Headquarters might want have base station air helping members during big events Muncie Another good idea Let know what think ST LOUIS MO following two pictures W Bramsch dont have guess about hobby hasnt club featured column answer simple Nothing has sent Members models model details needed Pictures mall show swap meet etc also welcome Again sure supply names members pictured Model Aviation aiIE1lie]tU 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 Millar 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 6496 5 Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Al Schwartz 2787 Fernwood Roseville MN 55113 Ph 612633-2286 East Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Ph 810486-4800 colunm being written during December Holiday season holiday season happy time great deal sadness must relate District VII members what happening District VH Vice President Don Benffield has taken seriously ill illness has come very suddenly Dons illness has diagnosed advanced bone cancer has hospital currently home being treated daily radiation hopes stopping some pain discomfort Dons spirits remain high very weak Until Don regains enough strength help writing monthly column has asked help out way name Mike Alewine Don have building flying crashing model airplanes together about 50 years now Don avid sport radio control flyer lean towards engine collecting vintage control line stunt flying Dons MADMAN control line airplane still hangs workshop along original Orwick 64 will report some local activities am currently aware As information about activities outside immediate area becomes available will include column have pictures comments information about activities etc please send AMA headquarters plainly marked District VII material will forwarded inclusion column very active group control line flyers Minneapolis Piston Poppers has monthly freeze fly field locai vocational college Several members have obtained Seasons flyer status several others working club came up wonderful idea foster control line flying Several members built finished lot control line trainers trainers given several local hobby shops new flyer purchases control line engine given trainers really looking forward seeing lot trainers spring Minnesota weather permits During month November several members Tri Valley radio control club put presentation Young Eagles group presentation took place ThunderBird Aviation complex Flying Cloud Airport near Minneapolis must add involvement Young Eagles group project Don Bentfield Minnesota 4-H Aviation Coordinator Judy Rice have put together aspects radio control flying presented including long discussion about helicopters questions asked Young Eagles indicated very good grasp general aviation concepts theory flight final touch occurred Steve Flaten started ran engine ducted fan F-16 Twenty thousand small hangar area opened lot young eyes very wide response presentation model aviation picked up least six new members group twenty March year next group Young Eagles will have different presentation radio control flying Tn Valley has made field clubhouse available class room presentation will followed lunch several trainers buddy boxes will put service give youngsters some real stick time February 6 through February 8 Minnesota Department Transportation presented Aviation Exposition Target Center Minneapolis aspects aviation represented exposition Minnesota Association Modeling Clubs organization Don founded several years ago representation several areas Displays working models radio control control line aircraft present Model Engine Collectors Association also display swap meet part exposition About fifty thousand people exposed aviation model aviation result exposition Please remember send pictures comments information about activities etc AMA headquarters inclusion column As Don would say Are having fun yet? ramliar inesota Condolen MinnenanaPaul MN 55 104-1 So Don Bentfield best stated own humble words first District VP column am I--After talking lot modelers around country guess Im just part majority AMA members enjoys sport its personal rewards building flying important being some nicest people world Don will truly sadly missed tesy Carl Maroney AMA Special Services Director March 1998 159 d tc stm Ii ld •ii 11I ummu i q &e] h i Arkansas Louisiana New Monica Oklahoma Teoas 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 Blase 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 817 662-5587 Sandy Frank 105 N Brazos St Weatherford TX 76086 817 599-7131 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 1261/2 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 Gene Kent 2811 Cork Cove San Antonio TX 78230 210 308-8043 E-mail genekent@junocom AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 817 467-9211 last column representative brings mixed emotions AMA has part life years always taken granted Never wildest dreams did ever imagine amount time took serve position properly always did should have done often just enough time reason welcome relief responsibility Yet will miss intense involvement modelers operation organization never imagined would want attend functions either asked come didnt make sincere apology also never realized scarce time could become came things like would hope realize now AMA lot just place get insurance outset AMA organized serve proliferate modeling over country pool money organization what us could manage alone high point last EC meeting last November introduction Education Committee high level educators mission introduce modeling curriculum school systems action will serving us long after us involved today have passed Personally like think 50 100 years now will modelers doing knowing something what today urge particular teach join endeavor involved phase modeling another wouldnt reading object what basically FUN FUN important part modeling life what else could importance Think about positive things has happened past three years inventive ways clubs have found provide secure own flying sites Some have able finance purchase own property Others have worked within communities make place activity Without site group terrible disadvantage cant last long Flying safely has key points operation club field club has basic rule fly alone particularly important operating larger engines seen today Make mistake small engine can cause nasty cut big mills mistake can cause much serious injury Obeying basic Safety Code should clubs by-laws can go long way make site secure recently asked make some sort ruling about what perceived unsafe flying clubs field Since have no authority make such ruling reply clubs board directors and/or its officers responsible safety therefore preservation site great deal difference between flying ability two pilots rest club nearly accomplished problem can arise comes air safety stands reason flier sport model will have ability cope big Lazer type doing maneuvers right over runway Somehow sanity must prevail such situations safe solution worked out adults As always what best majority has take precedence doing maneuvers over runway others flying has basic etiquette long time Back November hard working member San Antonio Prop Busters R/C Club Jim Branaum went trouble organizing roast yours truly highly complimented little apprehensive about could just visualize no showing up Well much surprise quite few did come About highest compliment could have imagined other Keith Storey 8th AMA president coming way California boyhood heroes came lovely wife Anita accompanied other Johnny Davis Johnny Davis wrote West Coast Tips column Model Airplane News back late 940s hung word mans wealth measured friends truly am well off Thank Like have served EC have job business run have little time building flying own models hope now get back building flying again have plans some Rubber models hope build soon kits before WW II either could nut build didnt have patience late big brother saved huge surprise turn up certainly havent much time build lately read should really back building board Model Aviation late 1950s Astro Hog king Midland Tx Hi-Sky RIG Club held Calln Hogs Fly-In Sig Mfg supported event sent people down attend Heres Dennis Robbins ran events Hi-Sky club 23 entrants 28 Hogs Fly-In Hogs powered engines 40s 1 20s Jim Ruple gets ready start 40 Hog left Big Hog 120 4-C HOGS seem go forever shot Steve Bird Dallas helping Rick Strange buddy box what looks like perfect weather ciate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Troy Lapp 1618 Houston Dr Bismarck ND 58504 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Don Moden 410 Hail St Salina 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 News Colorado Letter Russ Miller name Dennis Brooks spoke over phone several years ago Jack Merritt Custom Hobbies heart transplant looking AMA help him am writing after reading latest District TX article Octobers ModelAviation am club am AIVIA member reason am club broke neck several times resulting number limitations am allowed drive cannot travel 20 minutes way twice week car doesnt mean dont support promote hobby industry teach model rocketry local elementary school built 42 rockets display launching National Scout Jamboree red white blue Big Brute canTed American Flag aloft attached shock cord chute ejected flag hung proudly beneath told dont fly anymore either buy RIC airplanes cars boats garage sales recondition Almost find homes people new hobby keep several sailplanes hand others borrow leam have hard time looking up fly Ijust bought EPP TG-3 kit Dave Sanders EPP Corsair kit Mark Mech get durable aircraft loan out work computers develop and/or translate hobby oriented educational programs between platforms Apple-Mac-IBM back tools time available everyone area has some hobby interest As 4-H counselor worked kids took first County year finished high second State model rockets Junior Grand Champion plastic models Clubs important expand capabilities pooling resources experience dedicated hobbyist can still work keep hobbies alive youth young adults today 75 year old/young father-in-law has taken up RIC cars visits three nephews either fly R/C run R/C cars boats launch rockets draw interest time run cars 2 foot Energizer Bunny monster truck chassis up down street Demonstrations local school rockets electric control line aircraft draw kids parents programs fly COX Bearcat electric control line inside gym show simple can put meat tray foam skis after 21 inch snow flew off snow Getting out enjoying sports draws people dont agree have build own start out no time invested first time crashes dont turn away sports used equipment bought prudently gets people lower costs advances such EPP foam Bounce dont Break aircraft add draw people dont want club get out own find way enjoy hobby Most importantly please take time talk people activities draw get first time students running cars boats planes neighborhood sign-ups school enclosed photo transportation extending hobbies cart street-legal cart Colorado classified electric wheel chair neighbor helped build trailer out Sears Car lop Carrier garage sale 10 inch wheeled wagon lets cany kits teaching model rocketry metal models plastic models year round types weather have thunder storms driven through 12 inches snow reach classes cart has lights turn signals amber strobe horn windshield wiper heater fan stereo yes trailer lights work through normal trailer harness hookup always way people help Most people just forget ask offer Just because someone sport does mean wont help out asked may join up What happens say no ask someone else youre trying must busy dying close Dennis Brooks Converted PAR CAR Golf Cart weather electric wheel chair Letter Russ Miller LOVE-AIR R/C club Loveland Colorado hosted 4th annual BIG BIRD FESTIVAL August 16th 17th 1997 Took Show Road year due loss club field fall 1996 Fifty seven pilots New Mexico Texas Nebraska Wyoming Colorado made trip Al Wards field Akron Colorado registered 91 Giant Scale planes 2-day event event began Saturday evident number motor homes trailers lining several hundred feet runway pilots arrived Friday planning having full weekend fun registration inspection complete thing pilot fly fly did 307 flights loggeda new record event Pilots rewarded flying improving chances winning great prizes Four IMAA legal kits other valuable items given away pilots throughout weekend thanks generosity sponsors Sunny skies steady crosswinds prevalent weekend field great shape because Al Ward Jr traveled way Florida few days before event prepare field though runway fairly small grass surrounded area made takeoffs landings uneventful tasks Official flying ended 400 pm Saturday after evening rain shower another first recorded eventNight flight Bob Hinze Gering NE Don Lorentzen Thornton CO put show people camping out Everyone witnessed flights amazed what radio controlled airplane can after sun goes down event came close 200 pm Sunday grand prize raffle drawing Readyto-Fly Giant Kadet Senior scratch built modified Jack Quinn being won Bill Kim Gallagher new Love-Air R/C flying site currently under construction 600-foot x 50-foot paved runway complete improvements planned during next year So mark 3rd weekend August calendar plan join us 5th annual BIG BIRD FESTIVAL Plans underway make best yet Darwin Idler South half pits Saturday afternoon Kim & Bill Gallagher winner raffle plane Jack Quinn builder h 1998 161 Anzona California / Hawaii Nevada / Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone 602 708-0222 E-mail richh@primenetcom http//ama-1 Ocom/ama Associate Vice Presidents Darwin Barrie Scottsdale Arizona 602 946-8955 Don Goeschl Lancaster California 805 940-6606 Darlene Frederick Santa Rosa California 707 525-8815 Marc Karpowich Logan Utah 801 752-3639 Brian Nelson Morgan Hill California 408 463-0907 Dave Pinjuv Las Vegas Nevada 702 656-1772 Al Williamson Chula Vista California 619 427-4039 Frequency Coordinators Elroy Marez Sacramento California 714 540-4935 See laat months column tor additional AVPa Coordinatora 1997 Elections. 1997 AMA elections completed would like once again thank members district show support Though District X ticket uncontested AMA members demonstrated remarkable participation annual election process Though can attributed part size district also illustrates tremendous interest concern shared members District X Thank support vote confidence As look next three years dawning new millennium go still significant challenges facing aeromodeling Academy Model Aeronautics modeling industry continued decline membership loss flying sites infringement upon hobby brought Federal local regulations certainly top list critical issues Have done enough Are doing enough doing right things meet mitigate challenges downward trend AMA membership has continued past five years loss flying sites especially sun-rich areas country continues alarming rate Federal local regulations regarding EPA land use development recreational properties have become more obstructive facilitative As densely populated urban areas grow expand encroach upon shrinking open space resources competition use recreational properties has become fierce What will year 2000 bring model aviation Interestingly enough question whether AMA should take leadership role resolving issues has raised should AMA play leadership role aeromodeling industry merely membership organization established provide member benefits such insurance competition rules specialty gift items must admit left dumbfounded question posed thirty years have member organization have never considered anything less leader THE leader aeromodeling industry Quite honestly looking liability insurance hats T-shirts could find number alternatives marketplace products However nowhere else industry individual modelers represented collectively national level uniformly meet profound challenges facing sport/hobby part will endeavor ensure AMA recognizes fulfills its leadership role model aviation Over upcoming term will ardently work towards preservation recognition model aviation legitimate viable recreational outlet children families adults will strive continued acquisition development preservation aeromodeling flying sites will work towards expanding efforts bringing enrichment aeromodeling youth model builders tomorrow Till next time. Keep em safe Keep em flyn Model Aviation right young face belongs 11 year old Tony Luby Mesa AZ Tonys huge smile reflects immense pride receiving Junior Award youngest flyer Eighth Air Force Fall Scale Fly-in Oct 4-5 held new Superstition Skypark Las Vegas Radio Control Club hosts 1997 Las Vegas Sahara Tournament Champions October 23-26 annual aerobatic event brings together championship pilots around world compete prestigious radio controlled aerobatic competitions ever held years championship trophy went Quique Somenzini Argentina total 83712 points southwestern desert springs life 97198 winter flying season kicks off Eighth Annual Arizona Jet Rally held Nov 21-23 Arizona Model Aviators new world class Superstition Skypark Mesa event drew 68 pilots upwards 100 aircraft Great aerobatic performances thing cooking up William G Bennett Field LVRC Club held its traditional club cookout during event years bode fare included whole turkey cooked peanut oil Mmmm. Good Kim McKays ground crew looks maneuvers ducted fan jet trainer around pattern Kim husband Ted R owners Hobbies Etc steadfast supporters modeling activity hobby local flying clubs Hi] 1 g [v32]Ui [e DIE 1 U Alaska Idaho Montana / Oregon / Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 97213-0090 503 234-4439 EMAIL vpxi@pacifiercom Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 15618 NE 56th Way Redmond WA 98052 Al Culver Boa 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkinson 319 Yellowstone Billings MT 59101 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NB 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 Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Boa 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Snaer 781 Lillonet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Dick Snaer AVP NW Washington sent photos words about whats going upper Western valley Heres Dicks report North Puget Sound R/C events happenings small amount editing get Column August 1996 Skagit County RC Club forced leave longtime flying site Milltown Rd Club members pulled together another site found has turned out dream field pilots leasing three acres land open field approximately 180 acres acres adjoining behind flying area NO TREES biggest difference site field planted grass cut four five times year animal feed Buildings moved truck/trailers old site new maintain pristine looks site club building committee designed built new building enclose club equipment porta-potry building built using modular method wall panels built pre assembled Skagit County Regional Airport Bayview Airport hangar donated boss club members panels erected assembled locked together hangar Next panels disassembled trucked new flying site reassembled site located near Lyman WA nine miles east Sedro Woolley 07 miles south Hiway 20 third year row Skagit County R/C Club has held weight lifting contest started Carlton Molesworth featured Model Aviation last year basic contest rule aircraft power must furnished OS 40FP engine cannot modified other rules aircraft must capable flying 60 sec land safely runway year have activity ever four contestant teams specially designed aircraft weight lifting capability has amazing weight lifted ballast does include weight aircraft contest flights may made through October 31st 1st Place Winners Freck s Foolish Fixup lifted 221b 8oz Pilot Gerry Freck center Engineers George Yewell 1 John Torillor 2nd Place Ugly David lifted 201b 2oz left Engineers Deene Almvig Walt Gerfen Pilot Lynn King aircraft innovative employing large wing area using special Selig lifting airfoil three very active glider competition 3rd Place Atlas II Lifted 121b lOoz Ted Hendrikson Cliff Corbow Pilot event originator Carlton Molesworth 4th Place Large modified wing Senior Kadet Lifted 12# 4 oz Pilot Don Baker Skagit County R/C Club has very active youth group under direction Doug Wedin also club instructors Five members group have soloed year just flying however Doug has great shop five building stations two Saturdays month members youth group come also learn building skills Doug reports some interested building flying has interested joining Some initial equipment used group trainer planes donated various club members younger members Tercil Glider Club Skagit County R/C Club Tim Vandenheuvel gave us great report experiences AMA nationals year father drove Burlington WA Muncie Tim could participate Soaring hand-launch glider events main point met wonderful people competition didnt get way competitors being very friendly helpful IMAA North Puget Sound Big Bird chapter along IMAA Fraser Valley chapter MAAC held second annual sanctioned AMA Big Bird event Bell Air RC Flyers field July 27th another outstanding event lots help both IMAA groups about 70 aircraft participating Next years event scheduled two days July 25 & 26 1998 will held new Skagit County R/C Club flying site Whidbey Island Big Bird fly-in held August Bob Carpenter again doing fine job Contest Director fantastic flying site should giant scale pilots calendars Dick also sent name photo owner builder flyer C-47 Nov Col flown Bell Air Big Bird Chuck Bower member Whidbey Island R/C Club North Puget Sound Big Birds IMAA chapter owns airplane first time aircraft flown flown Big Bird events during 1996 well Chuck did great job building Ziroli plans uses two Zenoah 38s power Chuck Bower Gooney Bird Clint Avery did outstanding job CD Bell Air Big Bird started 1990 Ralph Graham Richard Anderson 98s Bell Air Big Bird event will held June 6&7 h 1998 163
Edition: Model Aviation - 1998/03
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A AMews Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 WA i i ii 4 li Prater Museum Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 ol great pleasures being Museum Director working closely outstanding people really committed Academy museum future aeromodeling As probably know exists army evangelical aeromodelers truly mission spread gospel model aviation its potential enhance peoples enjoyment life None knowledge ardent intrepid AMA Historian Norm Rosenstock being Year Pioneer since Norm certainly great Pioneers Aeromodeling asked Norm words wisdom would like share membership Perhaps could comment reason have devoted much life aeromodeling Norm said need build case statement supporting value aeromodeling know could make contribution Sure Gary Norm replied thick Brooklyn accent Ill see what can Norm being excellent writer sent following interesting story recommendation its conclusion could very well become slogan Year Pioneer some years now Florida has known retirement Village le upon reaching retirement years come live warm climate enjoy condo style living seems suit limits amount maintenance maximizes leisure time have available themselves wife however choose live own house working-class community problem come poorly equipped new lifestyle Some turn golf some tennis part lost often laughingly referred Condo Commandos day wife informs has invited friend husband over coffee conversation evening Youll like husband wife informed s very interesting guy ng through before steeled myselffor meeting After introductions made ourselves comfortable living room conversation turned favorite topic What keep busy asked didnt know answer Keep Busy cleverly turned question around said him What Well answered get up morning take walk shower have breakfast 1 read New York Times [he was] former New Yorker cover cover what asked baited breath Well after breakfast go down pool guys [and I] have interesting conversation About what asked Oh don t know politics news business said what asked impatiently Well time wife go out supper after supper Well go clubhouse play cards till time go bed Very interesting day Yea pretty much enjoy Yea its great So tell said What keep busy didnt know tell him insulting him belittling lifestyle life like running marathon treadmill lot action takes nowhere looked man saw someone could mistaken father age wise yet ten years junior poor man spent life chasing dollar support family provide retirement never during years did find hobby interest could turn to focus enjoy retirement years gifts may have gotten birthdays never got gift life model building go club sflyingfield see retired modelers received gift see gentlemen mid-70s mid-80s active enjoying life focused functioning ever hear phrase What keep busy Moral story Give someone gift life introduce modeling Nice story Norm Im sure members out would agree model aviation has greatest gifts have ever received Norms case can tell daily passes gift others unselfishly gives time intelligence back aeromodeling community through work AMA Historian because feels need give back model aviation part what model aviation has given him others have passed gift along others through participation other educational recreational historical activities relating aeromodeling moment such opportunity opening up new way Museum Patron Fund launching its first organized annual gift campaign Actually sustaining gift campaign would better terminology because foundation museum programming advancement very process conducting annual fund will make membership knowledgeable about museum understanding its mission therefore supportive its programming Museum Patron Program Annual Campaign essence process museum reaches out invites its potential supporters share fulfillment its mission museums effective strategy invite involve bond members museum making Academys major strengths Year Pioneer encourage consider giving back part aeromodelings gift life through participation Museum Patron Program little $25 will receive Cloud 9 museums newsletter museum pin patch bumper sticker However since cost premiums just few dollars less contribution would encourage membership meaningful gift clubsSupporting Patrons $100 Sustaining Patrons $500 Life Patrons $1000 Its sure bet gift life worth times amounts h 1998 149 View HQ See Page 176 SMIEV LW AMAs HistoryPast Present Future John Worth Famous Today Hall Fame Tomorrow several months have described problem modify existing HOF selection procedure enable deserving older candidates elected still us based likelihood might live long enough receive honor person problem became reality recently case nationally- worldrenowned Scale champion Bob Wischer finally got named Hall fame 1997 years after wife Dolly become Hall Famer Bob notified selection several months later died before presented award fact before selection announced Model Aviation situation brought up point bone contention past years nominee far less likely selected living time voting Bob Wischers case suggests died some months before voting would have selected Thats what history seems indicate procedure Hall Fame selection does treat living deceased alike basic problem limiting number picked year voting tends favor still us few can picked year out dozens nominated will make dont make among oldest candidates odds against making lifetimes unless factor applied procedure expand number can selected based age candidate Regardless what may happen change current situation special program scheduled 1998 recognize older citizens yet Hall Fame well-deserving honor September Muncie opening event conjunction Society Antique Modelers annual Championships will hold Celebration Pioneers will focus limited have reached age 70 present appears special awards will presented suitably honor have sponsored peers special Hall Fame situation being considered may modify Pioneers event addition normal Hall Fame election year typically finished mid-year special election might held candidates 70 years older will voted expectation awards would made Pioneers banquet would help assure deserving older candidates would get elected still us Meanwhile may useful look todays younger potential candidates may considered Hall Fame election 5 10 years now cases achievements reasons nominating someone become prominent until perspective passing years enables someones contribution stand out connection may interesting think about whether fame alone enough justify consideration Hall Fame example may become famous winning contests producing engines being public eye doing something unusual things themselvesit generally concededare qualifications selection conjunction other factors may well support nomination include some form public service product development improves state art promotion techniques enable others improve skills etc fame helps making name familiar voting factor whichright notmay provide edge over someone else well known may beside point important factor concerning Hall Fame Nobody gets elected unless nominated other words fame itself does get anyone nominated unless fame inspires someone else write up submit nomination form Implicit procedure too potential candidates nominate themselvesit expected someone else will act spokesperson An interesting situation relates Often nomination submitted because some people assume famous name already Hall Fame Unless see list Hall Fame may easy make assumption Next month may publish current list help make sure someone should Hall Fame submitted doesnt mean lacking candidates typically about 50 per year select five six candidates usually promoted friends dont have much chance get elected simply because dont compare well others same year some years may 10 candidates deserving consideration comparison candidates got elected previous years yet because usual process limits inductees handful others elected may may considered future years Lacking qualification standard uniform means assuring selections made consistent basis Although can proud respect already Hall Fame seems ought improve system Food thoughtdoes anybody care Model Aviation C 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 Aeromodelers Airway telephone requests dial 317 287-1256 extension 201 210 fax requests use 317 7410057 $10 minimum credit card orders e 9 Mike Stokes AMA Education Coordinator 5151 F Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 Starting months column will cover old subject using new theme Education What going will get good questions ones will try answer coming months become educated ourselves Since October 20 joined Academy staff have whirlwind ride Thanks Bob Underwood Jay Mealy have managed remain reasonably focused what am educationmy own first foremost initial trilogy Distant Learning Program completed during first three weeks Muncie two live broadcasts Ball State Universitys studios sent classrooms throughout Indiana focused grades 4-6 purpose programs introduce young people world aviation through use models direct communication third part trilogy Higher Farther Faster broadcast live National Model Aviation Museum estimated broadcasts reached audience excess 30000 persons time have made video copies program will soon available AMA clubs wish work schools community programs intended entertainment club meetings although possible members might learn November 8 Education Committee met Muncie formulate Management Plan better provide direction goals AMAs educational programs Chairing Committee Gordon Schimmel Also attendance Education Committee members Charles Kelley Rocco Ferrario Charles Smith Bob Underwood myself Members attendance Charlie Bauer representing district Executive Council meeting Chip Mull previous engagement unique group individuals extremely heavy educational background modeler several full-scale pilots belief model aviation classroom provides basis future Conmiittee coming months programs develop implemented fact plan profile Education Committee member month starting next month chairman Partnership 1 state being partner participation 2 relationship partners joint interest association 3 association two partners business enterprise b contract such association created c people associated area partnerships will reading lot about column day age few individuals virtually no organizations can go alone AMA no exception nowhere evident field education Last year AMA EAA Experimental Aircraft Association partnered first Aeromodeling Academy held EAAs Aviation Center Oshkosh Wisconsin year will two Aeromodeling Academies held first June Muncie second July Oshkosh programs will officially announced next months Model Aviation March will attending 31st NCASE National Congress Aviation Space Education Conference St Louis Missouri AMA booth will set up will giving presentations attendees educators conference NCASE project set up coordinated Civil Air Patrol CAP headquartered Maxwell AFB Alabama AMA has also partnered Radio Control Hobby Trade Association RCHTA well Radio Control Manufacturers Association RICMA 1998 1999 education focus partnerships EAA CAP RCHTA RICMA just beginning new exciting era get message out promote hobbylsport bring new members young old have have plan partners concern has past few years focus will years come YES Program Submissions Bob Underwood turning over Education Director reigns inquiries YES Youth Education Stipend program requests funding under program should submitted directly Education Coordinator Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 E Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 can also reached phone 765 2871256 ext 272 E-mail mikes @modelaircraftorg Product/Program Endorsement years have saying what wonderful hobby because have least 10000 ways same thingand work just pick suits style abilities go mind subject endorsing product program best constantly comes up feeling educational side program has trne educational merit appears effectively accomplish what originator mind can used similar situations other educators will list AMA Education Directory However being listed directory still does guarantee program will work everyone nor meant endorsement AMA just provides modeler/educator searching ideal/perfect program larger list choose currently reviewing several programs deal primarily classroom Instruction As review process completed programs may added list Certainly programs accepted under YES grants will added list As gain experience process will look expanding education criteria flight instruction felt program lacking does fit needs members will communicate directly originatornot open forum Again will endorse program over another because variables Having said time draw first installment close So until next month learn something new dayotherwise wasted day NATIONS DUE Nominations offices President Vice Presidents Districts V IX due Headquarters Academy Model Aeronautics June 1 1998 Any AMA Open member may submit nomination nominee must Leader Member Academy must reside District letter acceptance nominee must file AMA Headquarters June 5 1998 10 days prior published meeting date nominee must also submit resume professional qualifications model aviation experience resume should include limited following 1 statement regarding Leader Member status including date conferred 2 Background following areas may apply nominee Management experience b Financial background c Insurance employment and/or expertise d Legal background e Technical background including areas aeronautics electronics especially radio frequency propagation usage acoustic noise studies analy areas engineering necs aeromodeling St noted elected nati uld hay sati March 1998 151 Doug Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Femwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 787-7454 friend said tried read column month too numbers Like people didnt enjoy told him would try put little information just numbers know lot like numbers will try mix up content column has lot inquiry two people last month regarding procedures get tax exempt status model airplane clubs government does like give status just anyone organization seeks 501c3status must organized charitable educational scientific religious purpose model airplane clubs just will qualify proper code section us 501c7 social recreation clubs easier get As usual forms filed IRS No 1023 Other forms may need filed will depend type activities participate filing requirements state Form 1023 nine pages length prepared before tax simplification lot attachments will apply model airplane clubs have special problem will glad help may apply Recognition Exemption Organization Publication 557 explains rules procedures governing tax exempt status available IRS locality Superintendent Documents US Government Printing Office Washington DC 20402 Two little boys hospital asks other Are medical surgical other little boy says dont know whats difference first boy says medical sick before came surgical made sick after came Until Later folks thats right annual AMA/Charles Hampson Grant Scholarships will awarded once again 1998 Charles Hampson Grant 1894-1987 early birds interest knowledge aviation influenced inspired aeromodeling activities modelers special emphasis young people program established tribute Charlie Grant further dream youth participation model aviation Funded donations general revenue scholarship program has lifesaver young people families Grants totaling approximately $20000 awarded 1997 deadline receipt applications April 30 1998 AMA member know young person has AMA member past three years considering pay university education should advise him get forms apply simple procedure supporting documentation verify facts figures required individuals high school applications go before AMA Scholarship Committee evaluates individuals test scores grade-point average community modeling service records schedule set funds awarded will available prior start school year opportunity missed funds Dont left wishing done time now Call AMA Headquarters 765 2871256 ask Mary Lou Vojslavek extension 201 request application forms mailed same day 152 Model Aviation ecticut / Maine / Massachusette New Hampshire / Rhode Island Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 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 Hookaett NH 031 06-1077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1866 MAINE MODEL EXPO 1998 EXPO will held Westbrook High School Saturday March 28 1998 will displays aircraft cars boats clinics Monooting battery maintenance vacuum bagging covering etc Subject weather will flying demonstrations outside Food refreshments will available well raffle $200 admission charge $100 under 12 Call RAY ROBINS HOBBY CENTER 207 797-5196 RAY LABONTE 207 892-7994 information 1998 BERKSHIRE MALL SHOW event takes place Berkshire Mall route 8 just North Pittsfield MA date 1998 March 2 1-22 information call John Larese 413 6648480 1997 BERKSHIRE MALL SHOW mall show combined effort several area clubs Last year clubs involved Tunnel City RIC Club Southern Berkshire RIC Club Pittsfield R/C Club Scahaghticoke Prop Busters Mall management provides space ADAMS CO-OPERATIVE BANK provides trophies JOE SORRENTINO Barn Speed Hobbies Lee does much work provides some merchandise Club members put long hours during two daysthanks YOUTH MEMBERSHIPS Now good time encourage younger people join AMA fee $100 Model Aviation $1200 magazine bargain Also Clubs may want consider gift subscriptions local school libraries cost $1200 may encourage some people join j 1998 153 Bill Senecal Joe Sorrentino Some people received trophies provided Adams Co-trophies aircraft Second left Larry Bussiere won best operative Bankof show Al Marchand areas raffle tickets sold tAth Scale model Italian Piagglo P136L Royal Gull Amphibian Rich Flinchbaugh Newport Rhode Island scratch built Electric Powered model Scientext Plans has 5-foot wingspread powered 2 Astro iSs Jomar SM 4 speed control 16 SR 1700 batteries Airtronics FM Radio flying weight 8 lbs lovely Model family friend Ms Alexandra Foley recognized Artist Newport Area AMA table display given prominent position MA Suggestion Line Have suggestion about magazine Let us know Model Aviation k]fl Suggestion Line phone 317 288-4899 extension 223 Tom Mosca B-17 aircraft • 1 ki d 1 [ iii 1 1 1e] 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 @gramercyioscom Dave Babcock 445 Siockien Street Highisiowrr NJ 08520-4501 Roy Brown USAE AFOENT CMR 480 eox 585 APO AE 09703 Ray Joschkos 59 Liorogotoc Street St Jawes NY 1 i78111 James M Lewis PO ei Ogdeoborg NY 1 3669-0061 Dave Mathewson sos ei 3 Carorios NY 13031 Bill Miller PO Sos 335 Prioceton Jonction NJ 09550 Tom Morray 31 Voorirees Orrvn Sosiriog Ridge NJ 07920 Marlene Nikodem 407 Willow Street Lockyort NY 14094 Bill Poptbress 2 Hewlock Coon Sasgerties NY 12477 Adam Battler 41 Perry Aoeooe Lathorrr NY 12110-2433 Terry Terrenoire 101 Swrthtreid Endicoft NY 13760-4329 Freqoency Coordinator Lon Seater 53 Airport Osroego Covoty Airport FuSon NY 13069 310 599-6093 cant start months column saying very sincere ~Thanksrr helped re-elect VP position Ill spend next three years trying justify confidence Fran McElwee Hall Fame Induction Lets talk about recent VIP district Mr Fran McElwee As know Fran 1997 Model Aviation Hall Fame inductee Fran started building model airplanes 1927 competitor starting 1934 Free Flight Gas Rubberr towline Hand-Launched Gliders flew very successfully competition against such notables Shereshaw Shulman Golberg Garami 1942 Franrs love aviation led him join US Army Air Corps cadet 1944 received wings sent Ceremony England join 339th Fighter Group 8th Air Force As P-5 1 jockey Fran flew 29 fighter escort missions leading bombers over Germany Before end war Europe credited two victoriesan Fw 190 262 hit silk once after mid-air collision another P-5 Luckily both pilots hailed out successfully As soon Fran got back States picked up left off model aviation time member Linden Model Aircraft club club active during 1930-1950s Seventeen members old club came see Frans induction Hall Fame Fran won 1st place UC Stunt NY Daily Mirror meets 1946 1947 also won 1st place RC meets 1947 1948 Dallas TX Nationals 1951 placed 2nd Navy RC bombing event 1972 until 1982 Fran member Alpha Squadron Pennsylvaniathe first AMA show team During shows Fran flew Flying Saucer plane reminiscent inverted surfboard Saucer deployed banner flight dropped prior landing Crowd reaction messages banner always positive 30 years 1946 through 1976 Fran designed unique planes published plans articles general model magazine readers US Europe saying Gee didnt know could about Control Line semi-scale P-S 1 designed axial rolls chapter nine Norm Rosenstocks book Tales Ancient Modeler Fran referred R/C Guru time respects still August 12th year group about 100 modelers met luncheon help Fran celebrate induction Model Aviation Hall Fame AMA President Dave Brown flew Ohio make formal presentation Dave Brown presents Hall Fame plaque Fran addition Dave guest speakers included Bob McKay prime mover behind McElwee Hall Fame nomination Leon Shulman life-long friend Fran fellow member Hall Fame three other Hall Fame members able help Fran celebrate addition Leon Shulman saw Ben Shereshaw Joe Beshar attendance Notable AMA members abound District II Fran attended celebration lovely wife Jean group family members Fran Jean feeding 200 foster children McElwees have taken care over years Clan Mc Flwee showed up help celebrate end celebration Fran presented brand new Robot RC plane design recreated master modeler Bob McKay model including necessary radio gear gifi Tuesday Morning Breakfast Club group modelers gather Tuesday morning discuss crash week innovation moment other matters importance model aviation enthusiast According Fran ship flies like dream having lunch modelers table tabulated total number years model aviation represented table final tally 3675 years model aviation experience room top table number 11 405 years experience Someone said sure Joe Beshar could remember 3675 yearsbut think kidding Fran hearty congratulations us hobby honor richly deserved Model Aviation ciate Vise Presidents Em] kb I] ri ilim i i iej io / Pennsylvania West Virginia Bob Brown Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Caigary Coca Colcnbcs OH 43229-2008 614 e91-1643 David H Eiiis 5261 DeWis Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 304 776-140e Neison Gocid 1944 idoho Street Ailentown PA 18103-e519 610 797-k597 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 412 925-3266 Dosaid Kiopp 637 Harsiiton Coort Trappe PA 19426-2206 610 409-0129 Frank Noii 4573 [came Road Dayton OH 45449 513 435-9232 Matthew Turowski RR63 Sos 294 Dogwood Drive Droms PA 16222 717 622-0430 Joseph S Vialay 1381 Crankrook Drion P09cc 851 Macmee OH 43537-3062 Frequency Coordinator John Cottie 1012 Wyoming Avence Forty Fort PA 19704 Phone 717 267-8970 EVENT SANCTIONS Are events being planned upcoming flying season club its too early apply AMA sanction Quite often specific conflicts can alleviated early application District Contest Coordinators have years loyal service membership special note thanks Marge Weisenbach Nelson Gould LEHIGH VALLEY RADIO CONTROL SOCIETY LVRCS Club Nazareth Pennsylvania some good news five acre flying site included portion land being preserved Pennsylvania Farmland Preservation Program will ensure use field years come Pennsylvania Governor Tom Ridge presided over ceremony Representing LVRCS President Bob LeFevre AVP Nelson Gould Bob LeFevre Nelson Gould Pennsylvania Farmland Preservation Ceremony urban sites becoming very hard secure preservation program could viable avenue use site procurement interested contact AVP Nelson Gould additional information AVP MATT TUROWSKI Please note change address Matt Turowski now lives Drums Pennsylvania near Hazleton new address RR #3 Box 294 Dogwood Drive Drums Pa 18222 TUSCARORA RIC CLUB Aerorama 98 will held June 1 Tuscarora State Park non-competitive event introduce public model aviation Various facets hobby such giant scale aerobatic helicopters demonstrated competent fliers event held cooperation Pennsylvania State Park System gentlemen help make Tuscarora Aerorama success GREATER CINCINNATI RADIO CONTROL CLUB Congratulations Greater Cincinnati Radio Control Club qualifying 1998 Gold AMA Leader Club public service certainly provides positive image aeromodeling TOLEDO WEAK SIGNALS Weak Signals SAM meet always success years event yielded 32 entries CD Paul Schmitz Bob Krisley SAM meet Andrew Latowski enlarged Strato Streak THANK YOU Recently wife pleasure full scale flying day long time modeling friends Mark Powelson Marks PT-17 provides nostalgic view real flying flying Mark John Graham introduced wife JoAnne full scale aerobatics know JoAnne wouldnt believe enjoyed loops rolls Thanks gentlemen great day flying Powelson John Graham Bob Brown PT-17 March 1998 155 Lehigh Valley Clubs flying site Delaware Distnot Columbia Maryland INorth Carolina / Virginia Chuck Foreman Vice President 412 Pine Cone Ct Kill Devil Hill NC 27948 Phone 919441-5855 Fax 919441-6554 cforeman@ modelaircraftorg 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 Waynesboro 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 ASHEVILLE-BUNCOMBE AEROMODELERS following information taken High Flyer news letter Asheville Buncombe Aeromodelers THE PREZ SEZ ITS OURS Dale Wright said greatest moments hobby related life hear signed agreement land fill Buncombe commissioners Asheville Buncombe Aeromodelers reality Too often past have misfortune learning flying sites have lost What pleasure know now have access site has potential become long term asset club Recently AMA sent out Leader Member survey Leader Members AMA district 3599 surveys sent out 239 returned District IV 10 Leader Members took time fill out questionnaire return AMA very good showing Leader Members though response low some very good ideas suggestions As result response Leader Members took time answer questionnaire now have Leader Member committee committee will have its first meeting just prior next council meeting scheduled February 20th 1998 committee members Dave Brown Joyce Hager Charlie Bauer myself chairman Now time sure club has least Leader Member will information sent committee Leader Members have expressed interest really being active Leader Members later committee develops program ELIZABETH CITY R/C CLUB photo some members aircraft display parking lot WalMartTM Elizabeth City NC show result building contest people visiting show voted airplane liked best NEW BERN AEROMODELERS New Bern Aeromodelers its social event year Saturday Oct 4th Fun Fly over 40 people attended event weather beautiful little no wind lots sunshine temperatures 70s photo shows some activities HOWARD COUNTY RIC CLUB photo shows member club about launch bi-plane semi-annual float fly Centennial Lake Columbia MD Piedmont Model Aircraft Club Fun-Fly/Fly-In club field Sat Oct 11th six clubs participated event photo flightline THE FREDERICKSBURG AEROMASTERS Fredericksburg Aeromasters exhibited model aircraft flew Radio Control models Orange County Airport Saturday September 27th Eighteen members brought twentyeight model airplanes participate Orange County Expo 97 two photos show members participated aircraft display II lot photos sent did appear month due lack space Some will next months column Last least GO TAKE KID FLYING AND SIGN UP NEW AMA MEMBER Model Aviation WESTERN PIEDMONT MODEL AIRCRAFT CLUB Western Alabama / Flonda / Georgia / Mississippi Puerto Rico / South Carolina / Tenneaaee Jim McNeiII Vice President 817 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Phone 205 322-2127 FAX 205 252-2654 E-mail lemcneill@Iueocom WEB-PAGE Ed Hartley KCRC http//wwwdatawldcom/kcrc Associate Vice Presidents Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacoia FL 32514 Wilbelmina Chihasa 2826 Arbor Place Keonvilie TN 37517 John G Cooper 4788 Cloister Cove Memyslo TN 38118 James M Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr New Albany MS 38652 William T Haywood 4 Robie Circle Fsiey AL 36035 Karl Hensel 383 Briamosd 842 Meridian MS 35305 Louise Izzo 256 Huotridge Way Wicteroprings FL 32708 Richard Jackson 2118 Thorelee Dr N Charleston SC 25405 Chris Joiner 55 Lee Rd 238 Phesio City AL 36867 Dr John Martin 21a0 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Puebls Pass Anniston AL 36206 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyrna GA 30082 Clittord Scholefield 4138 NW 33rd Place Gainesville FL 32606 Frank Tiano 15300 Estancia Lane West Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Duzer 3604 N River Rd Gainesville GA 30506 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Joseph Micalizzi HC 866 Boo 10357 Pajardo Puerto Rico 00738 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fields 183W Strickland Rd loterlachen FL 32148 Phone 904 684-2517 RC Contest Coordinator Kenneth Blackwell 207W Sandoreek Rd Enterprise AL 36330 Phone 334 347-4721 District have some 314 Chartered Clubs other District America Most clubs publish monthly newsletter issue notice meet Effective immediately am turning out District Newsletter once twice month exchange basis Dist V Club will mail newsletter can get substantial discount postage using Pre-sorted other US mail methods Please mail club newsletter can mail Ted Hartley has nice web page District http/wwwrepattemnxsnet Ted KCRC Knoxville Tenn Newly appointed Associate Vice President Red Scholefield Gainesville edits District E-mail newsletter computer does nice job E-mail redscho@gnvfdtnet Please read next blurb little unpleasant perhaps necessary Southern state few days ago arrived Giant Scale fly-In right after tragic event gentleman gone way off himself very large model run motor very large motor very large propeller told CD over over over go off himself aiways take someone him hold airplane starting engine Suddenly accidentally sustained very bad cut arm between elbow shoulder Witnesses said looked half cut off flyers ran over tried stop bleeding tourniquet did no good spectator reached squeezed artery held until medics arrived almost immediately Injured person OK now havent mentioned names names except YOU name Dont YOU go off corner play model engine yourself Dont YOU disobey Contest Director tells something Dont need BIG engine BIG prop get bad cut cut myself 020 motor time myself hold nasty cut hand drive home other started include very recent ugly experience limited vehicle communication after talking AMA President Hes good too decided good outweighed bad mention District V fans like pictures have couple other things touch promised AMA officials last Council meeting Id start committee get keep flying sites Dist V need least member State has experience acquiring field therefore can relay experience others 1997 coming end need pick club State PR md name 1997 CLUB YEAR Tenn Miss etc Dist V honor accordingly framed plaque free re-chartering fee 1998 time get mag will have already picked committee will honored Associate Vice President its area Let mention 2 District servants among good ones have working free serve Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fields H does excellent job Dorothy took over husband Burnie passed away no drop quality service Thanks Dorothy Also Ken Blackwell RC Contest Coordinator perfect position Ken going computer & organizing CDs etc quicker communication Thanks Ken. Something else have new 18 minute tape Im giving away members living Dist V supurb Its called HOW AIRPLANES FLY entertaining want write Ill mail pay postage feel perfect showing Club meetings have question you?? Im allowed take polls poll What best size tape Club meetings? 15-18 minutes 30 minutes 60 minutes? Write tell Ive noticed times club meetings turn lights back after watching important hour tape everybody has gone home Tell best size tape Club meeting made pictures Fayette Ga flyers sponsored KING PEACH ELECTRIC models fly silently electric powered Meet Randy Hawkins CD Mike McGowen Dave Zeigler Gene Norman CD Mike holding typical electric powered model No noise No neighbor complaints right next golf course Heres Dave Zeigler again Dave puts programs youth groups Teaches flying features 10-inch span 6 gram Feather model 8-inch span Swallow model Archer H 2 weeks ago covered AVIATORS FALL FLY-IN restricted IMAA members & AMA sponsored Gainesville H flying Gators snap some important officials overseeing event CD Lyman Slack John Marsh Ed Callaway David Gaddy Tom Bloodworth Tom Rhodes Russ Lewis Red Scholefield Larry Roe visited event announced Red Scholefield now AMA Associate Vice President Tom Rhodes way deserves special mention help has provided starting up computer District yuck CD Lyman Slacks pretty wife Marilyn Slack keeping bookwork straight big FALL FLY-IN event have say contestants important officials very nice Gainesville FLYING GATORS RC fling attended SEBRING INTL RACEWAY sponsored Giant Scale affair restricted IMAA & AMA members Donald Trammel CD N Jim Lee President Highland RC Club Don Trammel Contest Director WHERE EAGLES SOAR Sebring Fun-fly above Sue Gary Ballard Gary flying scratch-built model 2 Saito 45s tn tt forgot mention have new DISPLAY COORDINATOR Dist V Russell Mobley tn Augusta Georgia has agreed monitor AMA material Mail Shows Thanks Russell. h 1998 157 Illinois Indiana / Kentucky / Missoun Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norndge IL 60656-3224 Home 708 457-0565 Fax 708 457-2177 E-Mail Internet ayabauer@charliecnaiitedu Associate Vice Presidents Illinois Dab & Scott Justice 1565 Franzen Beneenville IL 60106 John Ksllend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Psrenti 1920 Buckiegham Weatcheater IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Worden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indiana Ron Ballsrd 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Bussell 5000W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedtord IN 47421-3108 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Eoa 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 746-5834 Missouri Bob Underwood 32 Hollandbuah Ct St Charlen Mo 63304 Eve 314 939-3394 Ken Booher 1016 North Eant Barnea Dr Lena Summit MO 64086 816 524-7307 Frequency Coordinator Cal Orr RR 1 Boa 1238 Higginaville MO 64037 660 584-6264 Fax 660 564-6285 Webmaster Gary Parenti 11001 Martindale Dr Weatcheater IL 60154 Eve 708 531-9556 District VI will soon have Web page maybe read will able reach page via link AMA page As start new year district committee formedan electronic committee Members will include anyone has helped save flying field instrumental securing new field idea list web page names e-mail addresses short statement about flying site problem solution worked out members must willing share scenario other club wish member electronic committee e mail information outlined above Congratulations order district About 21% district membership voted recent election shows interested district officials number votes cast highest recent history want join countdown Century Flight 2003 first flights Wright brothers occurred 1903 During year-long series events Century Flight celebration will commemorate history flight dream future aviation information about joining event contact 2003 Committee 1152 West Third St Dayton OH 45407 Maybe club can become part big celebration held Dayton year 2003 COLUMBIA IL Club #1366 Columbia R/C Flying Club spent afternoon Boy Scout Troop 320 teaching some basics model aviation flight Club president C Overy welcomed scouts introduced club members Club member W Crame pictured below held tech session scouts explaining everything construction actual flight Several members club let scouts leaders try hand flying some beginner type planes M Dehn pointing D King instructing first flight next picture has B Graves hat helping student line scouts waiting turn Next have G Davis boldly letting scout fly plane buddy box scouts really learn quickly B Graves supplied information pictures ST LOUIS MO following idea has come J Schitka letter says shall attempt outline idea having national CB channel order modelers parts country may able contact others coming going contests trade shows what have group Thermaleers Lone Eagles St Louis always convoy CBs channel 14 constant chatter takes monotony out trip also keeps everyone alert case car trouble lots help available making call contact another AMA member simply say AMA john out St Louisif copy come back Sounds like good idea next trip Ill have CB channel 14 Schifka also suggests AMA Headquarters might want have base station air helping members during big events Muncie Another good idea Let know what think ST LOUIS MO following two pictures W Bramsch dont have guess about hobby hasnt club featured column answer simple Nothing has sent Members models model details needed Pictures mall show swap meet etc also welcome Again sure supply names members pictured Model Aviation aiIE1lie]tU 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 Millar 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 6496 5 Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Al Schwartz 2787 Fernwood Roseville MN 55113 Ph 612633-2286 East Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Ph 810486-4800 colunm being written during December Holiday season holiday season happy time great deal sadness must relate District VII members what happening District VH Vice President Don Benffield has taken seriously ill illness has come very suddenly Dons illness has diagnosed advanced bone cancer has hospital currently home being treated daily radiation hopes stopping some pain discomfort Dons spirits remain high very weak Until Don regains enough strength help writing monthly column has asked help out way name Mike Alewine Don have building flying crashing model airplanes together about 50 years now Don avid sport radio control flyer lean towards engine collecting vintage control line stunt flying Dons MADMAN control line airplane still hangs workshop along original Orwick 64 will report some local activities am currently aware As information about activities outside immediate area becomes available will include column have pictures comments information about activities etc please send AMA headquarters plainly marked District VII material will forwarded inclusion column very active group control line flyers Minneapolis Piston Poppers has monthly freeze fly field locai vocational college Several members have obtained Seasons flyer status several others working club came up wonderful idea foster control line flying Several members built finished lot control line trainers trainers given several local hobby shops new flyer purchases control line engine given trainers really looking forward seeing lot trainers spring Minnesota weather permits During month November several members Tri Valley radio control club put presentation Young Eagles group presentation took place ThunderBird Aviation complex Flying Cloud Airport near Minneapolis must add involvement Young Eagles group project Don Bentfield Minnesota 4-H Aviation Coordinator Judy Rice have put together aspects radio control flying presented including long discussion about helicopters questions asked Young Eagles indicated very good grasp general aviation concepts theory flight final touch occurred Steve Flaten started ran engine ducted fan F-16 Twenty thousand small hangar area opened lot young eyes very wide response presentation model aviation picked up least six new members group twenty March year next group Young Eagles will have different presentation radio control flying Tn Valley has made field clubhouse available class room presentation will followed lunch several trainers buddy boxes will put service give youngsters some real stick time February 6 through February 8 Minnesota Department Transportation presented Aviation Exposition Target Center Minneapolis aspects aviation represented exposition Minnesota Association Modeling Clubs organization Don founded several years ago representation several areas Displays working models radio control control line aircraft present Model Engine Collectors Association also display swap meet part exposition About fifty thousand people exposed aviation model aviation result exposition Please remember send pictures comments information about activities etc AMA headquarters inclusion column As Don would say Are having fun yet? ramliar inesota Condolen MinnenanaPaul MN 55 104-1 So Don Bentfield best stated own humble words first District VP column am I--After talking lot modelers around country guess Im just part majority AMA members enjoys sport its personal rewards building flying important being some nicest people world Don will truly sadly missed tesy Carl Maroney AMA Special Services Director March 1998 159 d tc stm Ii ld •ii 11I ummu i q &e] h i Arkansas Louisiana New Monica Oklahoma Teoas 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 Blase 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 817 662-5587 Sandy Frank 105 N Brazos St Weatherford TX 76086 817 599-7131 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 1261/2 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 Gene Kent 2811 Cork Cove San Antonio TX 78230 210 308-8043 E-mail genekent@junocom AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 817 467-9211 last column representative brings mixed emotions AMA has part life years always taken granted Never wildest dreams did ever imagine amount time took serve position properly always did should have done often just enough time reason welcome relief responsibility Yet will miss intense involvement modelers operation organization never imagined would want attend functions either asked come didnt make sincere apology also never realized scarce time could become came things like would hope realize now AMA lot just place get insurance outset AMA organized serve proliferate modeling over country pool money organization what us could manage alone high point last EC meeting last November introduction Education Committee high level educators mission introduce modeling curriculum school systems action will serving us long after us involved today have passed Personally like think 50 100 years now will modelers doing knowing something what today urge particular teach join endeavor involved phase modeling another wouldnt reading object what basically FUN FUN important part modeling life what else could importance Think about positive things has happened past three years inventive ways clubs have found provide secure own flying sites Some have able finance purchase own property Others have worked within communities make place activity Without site group terrible disadvantage cant last long Flying safely has key points operation club field club has basic rule fly alone particularly important operating larger engines seen today Make mistake small engine can cause nasty cut big mills mistake can cause much serious injury Obeying basic Safety Code should clubs by-laws can go long way make site secure recently asked make some sort ruling about what perceived unsafe flying clubs field Since have no authority make such ruling reply clubs board directors and/or its officers responsible safety therefore preservation site great deal difference between flying ability two pilots rest club nearly accomplished problem can arise comes air safety stands reason flier sport model will have ability cope big Lazer type doing maneuvers right over runway Somehow sanity must prevail such situations safe solution worked out adults As always what best majority has take precedence doing maneuvers over runway others flying has basic etiquette long time Back November hard working member San Antonio Prop Busters R/C Club Jim Branaum went trouble organizing roast yours truly highly complimented little apprehensive about could just visualize no showing up Well much surprise quite few did come About highest compliment could have imagined other Keith Storey 8th AMA president coming way California boyhood heroes came lovely wife Anita accompanied other Johnny Davis Johnny Davis wrote West Coast Tips column Model Airplane News back late 940s hung word mans wealth measured friends truly am well off Thank Like have served EC have job business run have little time building flying own models hope now get back building flying again have plans some Rubber models hope build soon kits before WW II either could nut build didnt have patience late big brother saved huge surprise turn up certainly havent much time build lately read should really back building board Model Aviation late 1950s Astro Hog king Midland Tx Hi-Sky RIG Club held Calln Hogs Fly-In Sig Mfg supported event sent people down attend Heres Dennis Robbins ran events Hi-Sky club 23 entrants 28 Hogs Fly-In Hogs powered engines 40s 1 20s Jim Ruple gets ready start 40 Hog left Big Hog 120 4-C HOGS seem go forever shot Steve Bird Dallas helping Rick Strange buddy box what looks like perfect weather ciate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Troy Lapp 1618 Houston Dr Bismarck ND 58504 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Don Moden 410 Hail St Salina 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 News Colorado Letter Russ Miller name Dennis Brooks spoke over phone several years ago Jack Merritt Custom Hobbies heart transplant looking AMA help him am writing after reading latest District TX article Octobers ModelAviation am club am AIVIA member reason am club broke neck several times resulting number limitations am allowed drive cannot travel 20 minutes way twice week car doesnt mean dont support promote hobby industry teach model rocketry local elementary school built 42 rockets display launching National Scout Jamboree red white blue Big Brute canTed American Flag aloft attached shock cord chute ejected flag hung proudly beneath told dont fly anymore either buy RIC airplanes cars boats garage sales recondition Almost find homes people new hobby keep several sailplanes hand others borrow leam have hard time looking up fly Ijust bought EPP TG-3 kit Dave Sanders EPP Corsair kit Mark Mech get durable aircraft loan out work computers develop and/or translate hobby oriented educational programs between platforms Apple-Mac-IBM back tools time available everyone area has some hobby interest As 4-H counselor worked kids took first County year finished high second State model rockets Junior Grand Champion plastic models Clubs important expand capabilities pooling resources experience dedicated hobbyist can still work keep hobbies alive youth young adults today 75 year old/young father-in-law has taken up RIC cars visits three nephews either fly R/C run R/C cars boats launch rockets draw interest time run cars 2 foot Energizer Bunny monster truck chassis up down street Demonstrations local school rockets electric control line aircraft draw kids parents programs fly COX Bearcat electric control line inside gym show simple can put meat tray foam skis after 21 inch snow flew off snow Getting out enjoying sports draws people dont agree have build own start out no time invested first time crashes dont turn away sports used equipment bought prudently gets people lower costs advances such EPP foam Bounce dont Break aircraft add draw people dont want club get out own find way enjoy hobby Most importantly please take time talk people activities draw get first time students running cars boats planes neighborhood sign-ups school enclosed photo transportation extending hobbies cart street-legal cart Colorado classified electric wheel chair neighbor helped build trailer out Sears Car lop Carrier garage sale 10 inch wheeled wagon lets cany kits teaching model rocketry metal models plastic models year round types weather have thunder storms driven through 12 inches snow reach classes cart has lights turn signals amber strobe horn windshield wiper heater fan stereo yes trailer lights work through normal trailer harness hookup always way people help Most people just forget ask offer Just because someone sport does mean wont help out asked may join up What happens say no ask someone else youre trying must busy dying close Dennis Brooks Converted PAR CAR Golf Cart weather electric wheel chair Letter Russ Miller LOVE-AIR R/C club Loveland Colorado hosted 4th annual BIG BIRD FESTIVAL August 16th 17th 1997 Took Show Road year due loss club field fall 1996 Fifty seven pilots New Mexico Texas Nebraska Wyoming Colorado made trip Al Wards field Akron Colorado registered 91 Giant Scale planes 2-day event event began Saturday evident number motor homes trailers lining several hundred feet runway pilots arrived Friday planning having full weekend fun registration inspection complete thing pilot fly fly did 307 flights loggeda new record event Pilots rewarded flying improving chances winning great prizes Four IMAA legal kits other valuable items given away pilots throughout weekend thanks generosity sponsors Sunny skies steady crosswinds prevalent weekend field great shape because Al Ward Jr traveled way Florida few days before event prepare field though runway fairly small grass surrounded area made takeoffs landings uneventful tasks Official flying ended 400 pm Saturday after evening rain shower another first recorded eventNight flight Bob Hinze Gering NE Don Lorentzen Thornton CO put show people camping out Everyone witnessed flights amazed what radio controlled airplane can after sun goes down event came close 200 pm Sunday grand prize raffle drawing Readyto-Fly Giant Kadet Senior scratch built modified Jack Quinn being won Bill Kim Gallagher new Love-Air R/C flying site currently under construction 600-foot x 50-foot paved runway complete improvements planned during next year So mark 3rd weekend August calendar plan join us 5th annual BIG BIRD FESTIVAL Plans underway make best yet Darwin Idler South half pits Saturday afternoon Kim & Bill Gallagher winner raffle plane Jack Quinn builder h 1998 161 Anzona California / Hawaii Nevada / Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone 602 708-0222 E-mail richh@primenetcom http//ama-1 Ocom/ama Associate Vice Presidents Darwin Barrie Scottsdale Arizona 602 946-8955 Don Goeschl Lancaster California 805 940-6606 Darlene Frederick Santa Rosa California 707 525-8815 Marc Karpowich Logan Utah 801 752-3639 Brian Nelson Morgan Hill California 408 463-0907 Dave Pinjuv Las Vegas Nevada 702 656-1772 Al Williamson Chula Vista California 619 427-4039 Frequency Coordinators Elroy Marez Sacramento California 714 540-4935 See laat months column tor additional AVPa Coordinatora 1997 Elections. 1997 AMA elections completed would like once again thank members district show support Though District X ticket uncontested AMA members demonstrated remarkable participation annual election process Though can attributed part size district also illustrates tremendous interest concern shared members District X Thank support vote confidence As look next three years dawning new millennium go still significant challenges facing aeromodeling Academy Model Aeronautics modeling industry continued decline membership loss flying sites infringement upon hobby brought Federal local regulations certainly top list critical issues Have done enough Are doing enough doing right things meet mitigate challenges downward trend AMA membership has continued past five years loss flying sites especially sun-rich areas country continues alarming rate Federal local regulations regarding EPA land use development recreational properties have become more obstructive facilitative As densely populated urban areas grow expand encroach upon shrinking open space resources competition use recreational properties has become fierce What will year 2000 bring model aviation Interestingly enough question whether AMA should take leadership role resolving issues has raised should AMA play leadership role aeromodeling industry merely membership organization established provide member benefits such insurance competition rules specialty gift items must admit left dumbfounded question posed thirty years have member organization have never considered anything less leader THE leader aeromodeling industry Quite honestly looking liability insurance hats T-shirts could find number alternatives marketplace products However nowhere else industry individual modelers represented collectively national level uniformly meet profound challenges facing sport/hobby part will endeavor ensure AMA recognizes fulfills its leadership role model aviation Over upcoming term will ardently work towards preservation recognition model aviation legitimate viable recreational outlet children families adults will strive continued acquisition development preservation aeromodeling flying sites will work towards expanding efforts bringing enrichment aeromodeling youth model builders tomorrow Till next time. Keep em safe Keep em flyn Model Aviation right young face belongs 11 year old Tony Luby Mesa AZ Tonys huge smile reflects immense pride receiving Junior Award youngest flyer Eighth Air Force Fall Scale Fly-in Oct 4-5 held new Superstition Skypark Las Vegas Radio Control Club hosts 1997 Las Vegas Sahara Tournament Champions October 23-26 annual aerobatic event brings together championship pilots around world compete prestigious radio controlled aerobatic competitions ever held years championship trophy went Quique Somenzini Argentina total 83712 points southwestern desert springs life 97198 winter flying season kicks off Eighth Annual Arizona Jet Rally held Nov 21-23 Arizona Model Aviators new world class Superstition Skypark Mesa event drew 68 pilots upwards 100 aircraft Great aerobatic performances thing cooking up William G Bennett Field LVRC Club held its traditional club cookout during event years bode fare included whole turkey cooked peanut oil Mmmm. Good Kim McKays ground crew looks maneuvers ducted fan jet trainer around pattern Kim husband Ted R owners Hobbies Etc steadfast supporters modeling activity hobby local flying clubs Hi] 1 g [v32]Ui [e DIE 1 U Alaska Idaho Montana / Oregon / Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 97213-0090 503 234-4439 EMAIL vpxi@pacifiercom Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 15618 NE 56th Way Redmond WA 98052 Al Culver Boa 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkinson 319 Yellowstone Billings MT 59101 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NB 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 Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Boa 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Snaer 781 Lillonet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Dick Snaer AVP NW Washington sent photos words about whats going upper Western valley Heres Dicks report North Puget Sound R/C events happenings small amount editing get Column August 1996 Skagit County RC Club forced leave longtime flying site Milltown Rd Club members pulled together another site found has turned out dream field pilots leasing three acres land open field approximately 180 acres acres adjoining behind flying area NO TREES biggest difference site field planted grass cut four five times year animal feed Buildings moved truck/trailers old site new maintain pristine looks site club building committee designed built new building enclose club equipment porta-potry building built using modular method wall panels built pre assembled Skagit County Regional Airport Bayview Airport hangar donated boss club members panels erected assembled locked together hangar Next panels disassembled trucked new flying site reassembled site located near Lyman WA nine miles east Sedro Woolley 07 miles south Hiway 20 third year row Skagit County R/C Club has held weight lifting contest started Carlton Molesworth featured Model Aviation last year basic contest rule aircraft power must furnished OS 40FP engine cannot modified other rules aircraft must capable flying 60 sec land safely runway year have activity ever four contestant teams specially designed aircraft weight lifting capability has amazing weight lifted ballast does include weight aircraft contest flights may made through October 31st 1st Place Winners Freck s Foolish Fixup lifted 221b 8oz Pilot Gerry Freck center Engineers George Yewell 1 John Torillor 2nd Place Ugly David lifted 201b 2oz left Engineers Deene Almvig Walt Gerfen Pilot Lynn King aircraft innovative employing large wing area using special Selig lifting airfoil three very active glider competition 3rd Place Atlas II Lifted 121b lOoz Ted Hendrikson Cliff Corbow Pilot event originator Carlton Molesworth 4th Place Large modified wing Senior Kadet Lifted 12# 4 oz Pilot Don Baker Skagit County R/C Club has very active youth group under direction Doug Wedin also club instructors Five members group have soloed year just flying however Doug has great shop five building stations two Saturdays month members youth group come also learn building skills Doug reports some interested building flying has interested joining Some initial equipment used group trainer planes donated various club members younger members Tercil Glider Club Skagit County R/C Club Tim Vandenheuvel gave us great report experiences AMA nationals year father drove Burlington WA Muncie Tim could participate Soaring hand-launch glider events main point met wonderful people competition didnt get way competitors being very friendly helpful IMAA North Puget Sound Big Bird chapter along IMAA Fraser Valley chapter MAAC held second annual sanctioned AMA Big Bird event Bell Air RC Flyers field July 27th another outstanding event lots help both IMAA groups about 70 aircraft participating Next years event scheduled two days July 25 & 26 1998 will held new Skagit County R/C Club flying site Whidbey Island Big Bird fly-in held August Bob Carpenter again doing fine job Contest Director fantastic flying site should giant scale pilots calendars Dick also sent name photo owner builder flyer C-47 Nov Col flown Bell Air Big Bird Chuck Bower member Whidbey Island R/C Club North Puget Sound Big Birds IMAA chapter owns airplane first time aircraft flown flown Big Bird events during 1996 well Chuck did great job building Ziroli plans uses two Zenoah 38s power Chuck Bower Gooney Bird Clint Avery did outstanding job CD Bell Air Big Bird started 1990 Ralph Graham Richard Anderson 98s Bell Air Big Bird event will held June 6&7 h 1998 163
Edition: Model Aviation - 1998/03
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A AMews Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 WA i i ii 4 li Prater Museum Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 ol great pleasures being Museum Director working closely outstanding people really committed Academy museum future aeromodeling As probably know exists army evangelical aeromodelers truly mission spread gospel model aviation its potential enhance peoples enjoyment life None knowledge ardent intrepid AMA Historian Norm Rosenstock being Year Pioneer since Norm certainly great Pioneers Aeromodeling asked Norm words wisdom would like share membership Perhaps could comment reason have devoted much life aeromodeling Norm said need build case statement supporting value aeromodeling know could make contribution Sure Gary Norm replied thick Brooklyn accent Ill see what can Norm being excellent writer sent following interesting story recommendation its conclusion could very well become slogan Year Pioneer some years now Florida has known retirement Village le upon reaching retirement years come live warm climate enjoy condo style living seems suit limits amount maintenance maximizes leisure time have available themselves wife however choose live own house working-class community problem come poorly equipped new lifestyle Some turn golf some tennis part lost often laughingly referred Condo Commandos day wife informs has invited friend husband over coffee conversation evening Youll like husband wife informed s very interesting guy ng through before steeled myselffor meeting After introductions made ourselves comfortable living room conversation turned favorite topic What keep busy asked didnt know answer Keep Busy cleverly turned question around said him What Well answered get up morning take walk shower have breakfast 1 read New York Times [he was] former New Yorker cover cover what asked baited breath Well after breakfast go down pool guys [and I] have interesting conversation About what asked Oh don t know politics news business said what asked impatiently Well time wife go out supper after supper Well go clubhouse play cards till time go bed Very interesting day Yea pretty much enjoy Yea its great So tell said What keep busy didnt know tell him insulting him belittling lifestyle life like running marathon treadmill lot action takes nowhere looked man saw someone could mistaken father age wise yet ten years junior poor man spent life chasing dollar support family provide retirement never during years did find hobby interest could turn to focus enjoy retirement years gifts may have gotten birthdays never got gift life model building go club sflyingfield see retired modelers received gift see gentlemen mid-70s mid-80s active enjoying life focused functioning ever hear phrase What keep busy Moral story Give someone gift life introduce modeling Nice story Norm Im sure members out would agree model aviation has greatest gifts have ever received Norms case can tell daily passes gift others unselfishly gives time intelligence back aeromodeling community through work AMA Historian because feels need give back model aviation part what model aviation has given him others have passed gift along others through participation other educational recreational historical activities relating aeromodeling moment such opportunity opening up new way Museum Patron Fund launching its first organized annual gift campaign Actually sustaining gift campaign would better terminology because foundation museum programming advancement very process conducting annual fund will make membership knowledgeable about museum understanding its mission therefore supportive its programming Museum Patron Program Annual Campaign essence process museum reaches out invites its potential supporters share fulfillment its mission museums effective strategy invite involve bond members museum making Academys major strengths Year Pioneer encourage consider giving back part aeromodelings gift life through participation Museum Patron Program little $25 will receive Cloud 9 museums newsletter museum pin patch bumper sticker However since cost premiums just few dollars less contribution would encourage membership meaningful gift clubsSupporting Patrons $100 Sustaining Patrons $500 Life Patrons $1000 Its sure bet gift life worth times amounts h 1998 149 View HQ See Page 176 SMIEV LW AMAs HistoryPast Present Future John Worth Famous Today Hall Fame Tomorrow several months have described problem modify existing HOF selection procedure enable deserving older candidates elected still us based likelihood might live long enough receive honor person problem became reality recently case nationally- worldrenowned Scale champion Bob Wischer finally got named Hall fame 1997 years after wife Dolly become Hall Famer Bob notified selection several months later died before presented award fact before selection announced Model Aviation situation brought up point bone contention past years nominee far less likely selected living time voting Bob Wischers case suggests died some months before voting would have selected Thats what history seems indicate procedure Hall Fame selection does treat living deceased alike basic problem limiting number picked year voting tends favor still us few can picked year out dozens nominated will make dont make among oldest candidates odds against making lifetimes unless factor applied procedure expand number can selected based age candidate Regardless what may happen change current situation special program scheduled 1998 recognize older citizens yet Hall Fame well-deserving honor September Muncie opening event conjunction Society Antique Modelers annual Championships will hold Celebration Pioneers will focus limited have reached age 70 present appears special awards will presented suitably honor have sponsored peers special Hall Fame situation being considered may modify Pioneers event addition normal Hall Fame election year typically finished mid-year special election might held candidates 70 years older will voted expectation awards would made Pioneers banquet would help assure deserving older candidates would get elected still us Meanwhile may useful look todays younger potential candidates may considered Hall Fame election 5 10 years now cases achievements reasons nominating someone become prominent until perspective passing years enables someones contribution stand out connection may interesting think about whether fame alone enough justify consideration Hall Fame example may become famous winning contests producing engines being public eye doing something unusual things themselvesit generally concededare qualifications selection conjunction other factors may well support nomination include some form public service product development improves state art promotion techniques enable others improve skills etc fame helps making name familiar voting factor whichright notmay provide edge over someone else well known may beside point important factor concerning Hall Fame Nobody gets elected unless nominated other words fame itself does get anyone nominated unless fame inspires someone else write up submit nomination form Implicit procedure too potential candidates nominate themselvesit expected someone else will act spokesperson An interesting situation relates Often nomination submitted because some people assume famous name already Hall Fame Unless see list Hall Fame may easy make assumption Next month may publish current list help make sure someone should Hall Fame submitted doesnt mean lacking candidates typically about 50 per year select five six candidates usually promoted friends dont have much chance get elected simply because dont compare well others same year some years may 10 candidates deserving consideration comparison candidates got elected previous years yet because usual process limits inductees handful others elected may may considered future years Lacking qualification standard uniform means assuring selections made consistent basis Although can proud respect already Hall Fame seems ought improve system Food thoughtdoes anybody care Model Aviation C 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 Aeromodelers Airway telephone requests dial 317 287-1256 extension 201 210 fax requests use 317 7410057 $10 minimum credit card orders e 9 Mike Stokes AMA Education Coordinator 5151 F Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 Starting months column will cover old subject using new theme Education What going will get good questions ones will try answer coming months become educated ourselves Since October 20 joined Academy staff have whirlwind ride Thanks Bob Underwood Jay Mealy have managed remain reasonably focused what am educationmy own first foremost initial trilogy Distant Learning Program completed during first three weeks Muncie two live broadcasts Ball State Universitys studios sent classrooms throughout Indiana focused grades 4-6 purpose programs introduce young people world aviation through use models direct communication third part trilogy Higher Farther Faster broadcast live National Model Aviation Museum estimated broadcasts reached audience excess 30000 persons time have made video copies program will soon available AMA clubs wish work schools community programs intended entertainment club meetings although possible members might learn November 8 Education Committee met Muncie formulate Management Plan better provide direction goals AMAs educational programs Chairing Committee Gordon Schimmel Also attendance Education Committee members Charles Kelley Rocco Ferrario Charles Smith Bob Underwood myself Members attendance Charlie Bauer representing district Executive Council meeting Chip Mull previous engagement unique group individuals extremely heavy educational background modeler several full-scale pilots belief model aviation classroom provides basis future Conmiittee coming months programs develop implemented fact plan profile Education Committee member month starting next month chairman Partnership 1 state being partner participation 2 relationship partners joint interest association 3 association two partners business enterprise b contract such association created c people associated area partnerships will reading lot about column day age few individuals virtually no organizations can go alone AMA no exception nowhere evident field education Last year AMA EAA Experimental Aircraft Association partnered first Aeromodeling Academy held EAAs Aviation Center Oshkosh Wisconsin year will two Aeromodeling Academies held first June Muncie second July Oshkosh programs will officially announced next months Model Aviation March will attending 31st NCASE National Congress Aviation Space Education Conference St Louis Missouri AMA booth will set up will giving presentations attendees educators conference NCASE project set up coordinated Civil Air Patrol CAP headquartered Maxwell AFB Alabama AMA has also partnered Radio Control Hobby Trade Association RCHTA well Radio Control Manufacturers Association RICMA 1998 1999 education focus partnerships EAA CAP RCHTA RICMA just beginning new exciting era get message out promote hobbylsport bring new members young old have have plan partners concern has past few years focus will years come YES Program Submissions Bob Underwood turning over Education Director reigns inquiries YES Youth Education Stipend program requests funding under program should submitted directly Education Coordinator Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 E Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 can also reached phone 765 2871256 ext 272 E-mail mikes @modelaircraftorg Product/Program Endorsement years have saying what wonderful hobby because have least 10000 ways same thingand work just pick suits style abilities go mind subject endorsing product program best constantly comes up feeling educational side program has trne educational merit appears effectively accomplish what originator mind can used similar situations other educators will list AMA Education Directory However being listed directory still does guarantee program will work everyone nor meant endorsement AMA just provides modeler/educator searching ideal/perfect program larger list choose currently reviewing several programs deal primarily classroom Instruction As review process completed programs may added list Certainly programs accepted under YES grants will added list As gain experience process will look expanding education criteria flight instruction felt program lacking does fit needs members will communicate directly originatornot open forum Again will endorse program over another because variables Having said time draw first installment close So until next month learn something new dayotherwise wasted day NATIONS DUE Nominations offices President Vice Presidents Districts V IX due Headquarters Academy Model Aeronautics June 1 1998 Any AMA Open member may submit nomination nominee must Leader Member Academy must reside District letter acceptance nominee must file AMA Headquarters June 5 1998 10 days prior published meeting date nominee must also submit resume professional qualifications model aviation experience resume should include limited following 1 statement regarding Leader Member status including date conferred 2 Background following areas may apply nominee Management experience b Financial background c Insurance employment and/or expertise d Legal background e Technical background including areas aeronautics electronics especially radio frequency propagation usage acoustic noise studies analy areas engineering necs aeromodeling St noted elected nati uld hay sati March 1998 151 Doug Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Femwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 787-7454 friend said tried read column month too numbers Like people didnt enjoy told him would try put little information just numbers know lot like numbers will try mix up content column has lot inquiry two people last month regarding procedures get tax exempt status model airplane clubs government does like give status just anyone organization seeks 501c3status must organized charitable educational scientific religious purpose model airplane clubs just will qualify proper code section us 501c7 social recreation clubs easier get As usual forms filed IRS No 1023 Other forms may need filed will depend type activities participate filing requirements state Form 1023 nine pages length prepared before tax simplification lot attachments will apply model airplane clubs have special problem will glad help may apply Recognition Exemption Organization Publication 557 explains rules procedures governing tax exempt status available IRS locality Superintendent Documents US Government Printing Office Washington DC 20402 Two little boys hospital asks other Are medical surgical other little boy says dont know whats difference first boy says medical sick before came surgical made sick after came Until Later folks thats right annual AMA/Charles Hampson Grant Scholarships will awarded once again 1998 Charles Hampson Grant 1894-1987 early birds interest knowledge aviation influenced inspired aeromodeling activities modelers special emphasis young people program established tribute Charlie Grant further dream youth participation model aviation Funded donations general revenue scholarship program has lifesaver young people families Grants totaling approximately $20000 awarded 1997 deadline receipt applications April 30 1998 AMA member know young person has AMA member past three years considering pay university education should advise him get forms apply simple procedure supporting documentation verify facts figures required individuals high school applications go before AMA Scholarship Committee evaluates individuals test scores grade-point average community modeling service records schedule set funds awarded will available prior start school year opportunity missed funds Dont left wishing done time now Call AMA Headquarters 765 2871256 ask Mary Lou Vojslavek extension 201 request application forms mailed same day 152 Model Aviation ecticut / Maine / Massachusette New Hampshire / Rhode Island Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 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 Hookaett NH 031 06-1077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1866 MAINE MODEL EXPO 1998 EXPO will held Westbrook High School Saturday March 28 1998 will displays aircraft cars boats clinics Monooting battery maintenance vacuum bagging covering etc Subject weather will flying demonstrations outside Food refreshments will available well raffle $200 admission charge $100 under 12 Call RAY ROBINS HOBBY CENTER 207 797-5196 RAY LABONTE 207 892-7994 information 1998 BERKSHIRE MALL SHOW event takes place Berkshire Mall route 8 just North Pittsfield MA date 1998 March 2 1-22 information call John Larese 413 6648480 1997 BERKSHIRE MALL SHOW mall show combined effort several area clubs Last year clubs involved Tunnel City RIC Club Southern Berkshire RIC Club Pittsfield R/C Club Scahaghticoke Prop Busters Mall management provides space ADAMS CO-OPERATIVE BANK provides trophies JOE SORRENTINO Barn Speed Hobbies Lee does much work provides some merchandise Club members put long hours during two daysthanks YOUTH MEMBERSHIPS Now good time encourage younger people join AMA fee $100 Model Aviation $1200 magazine bargain Also Clubs may want consider gift subscriptions local school libraries cost $1200 may encourage some people join j 1998 153 Bill Senecal Joe Sorrentino Some people received trophies provided Adams Co-trophies aircraft Second left Larry Bussiere won best operative Bankof show Al Marchand areas raffle tickets sold tAth Scale model Italian Piagglo P136L Royal Gull Amphibian Rich Flinchbaugh Newport Rhode Island scratch built Electric Powered model Scientext Plans has 5-foot wingspread powered 2 Astro iSs Jomar SM 4 speed control 16 SR 1700 batteries Airtronics FM Radio flying weight 8 lbs lovely Model family friend Ms Alexandra Foley recognized Artist Newport Area AMA table display given prominent position MA Suggestion Line Have suggestion about magazine Let us know Model Aviation k]fl Suggestion Line phone 317 288-4899 extension 223 Tom Mosca B-17 aircraft • 1 ki d 1 [ iii 1 1 1e] 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 @gramercyioscom Dave Babcock 445 Siockien Street Highisiowrr NJ 08520-4501 Roy Brown USAE AFOENT CMR 480 eox 585 APO AE 09703 Ray Joschkos 59 Liorogotoc Street St Jawes NY 1 i78111 James M Lewis PO ei Ogdeoborg NY 1 3669-0061 Dave Mathewson sos ei 3 Carorios NY 13031 Bill Miller PO Sos 335 Prioceton Jonction NJ 09550 Tom Morray 31 Voorirees Orrvn Sosiriog Ridge NJ 07920 Marlene Nikodem 407 Willow Street Lockyort NY 14094 Bill Poptbress 2 Hewlock Coon Sasgerties NY 12477 Adam Battler 41 Perry Aoeooe Lathorrr NY 12110-2433 Terry Terrenoire 101 Swrthtreid Endicoft NY 13760-4329 Freqoency Coordinator Lon Seater 53 Airport Osroego Covoty Airport FuSon NY 13069 310 599-6093 cant start months column saying very sincere ~Thanksrr helped re-elect VP position Ill spend next three years trying justify confidence Fran McElwee Hall Fame Induction Lets talk about recent VIP district Mr Fran McElwee As know Fran 1997 Model Aviation Hall Fame inductee Fran started building model airplanes 1927 competitor starting 1934 Free Flight Gas Rubberr towline Hand-Launched Gliders flew very successfully competition against such notables Shereshaw Shulman Golberg Garami 1942 Franrs love aviation led him join US Army Air Corps cadet 1944 received wings sent Ceremony England join 339th Fighter Group 8th Air Force As P-5 1 jockey Fran flew 29 fighter escort missions leading bombers over Germany Before end war Europe credited two victoriesan Fw 190 262 hit silk once after mid-air collision another P-5 Luckily both pilots hailed out successfully As soon Fran got back States picked up left off model aviation time member Linden Model Aircraft club club active during 1930-1950s Seventeen members old club came see Frans induction Hall Fame Fran won 1st place UC Stunt NY Daily Mirror meets 1946 1947 also won 1st place RC meets 1947 1948 Dallas TX Nationals 1951 placed 2nd Navy RC bombing event 1972 until 1982 Fran member Alpha Squadron Pennsylvaniathe first AMA show team During shows Fran flew Flying Saucer plane reminiscent inverted surfboard Saucer deployed banner flight dropped prior landing Crowd reaction messages banner always positive 30 years 1946 through 1976 Fran designed unique planes published plans articles general model magazine readers US Europe saying Gee didnt know could about Control Line semi-scale P-S 1 designed axial rolls chapter nine Norm Rosenstocks book Tales Ancient Modeler Fran referred R/C Guru time respects still August 12th year group about 100 modelers met luncheon help Fran celebrate induction Model Aviation Hall Fame AMA President Dave Brown flew Ohio make formal presentation Dave Brown presents Hall Fame plaque Fran addition Dave guest speakers included Bob McKay prime mover behind McElwee Hall Fame nomination Leon Shulman life-long friend Fran fellow member Hall Fame three other Hall Fame members able help Fran celebrate addition Leon Shulman saw Ben Shereshaw Joe Beshar attendance Notable AMA members abound District II Fran attended celebration lovely wife Jean group family members Fran Jean feeding 200 foster children McElwees have taken care over years Clan Mc Flwee showed up help celebrate end celebration Fran presented brand new Robot RC plane design recreated master modeler Bob McKay model including necessary radio gear gifi Tuesday Morning Breakfast Club group modelers gather Tuesday morning discuss crash week innovation moment other matters importance model aviation enthusiast According Fran ship flies like dream having lunch modelers table tabulated total number years model aviation represented table final tally 3675 years model aviation experience room top table number 11 405 years experience Someone said sure Joe Beshar could remember 3675 yearsbut think kidding Fran hearty congratulations us hobby honor richly deserved Model Aviation ciate Vise Presidents Em] kb I] ri ilim i i iej io / Pennsylvania West Virginia Bob Brown Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Caigary Coca Colcnbcs OH 43229-2008 614 e91-1643 David H Eiiis 5261 DeWis Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 304 776-140e Neison Gocid 1944 idoho Street Ailentown PA 18103-e519 610 797-k597 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 412 925-3266 Dosaid Kiopp 637 Harsiiton Coort Trappe PA 19426-2206 610 409-0129 Frank Noii 4573 [came Road Dayton OH 45449 513 435-9232 Matthew Turowski RR63 Sos 294 Dogwood Drive Droms PA 16222 717 622-0430 Joseph S Vialay 1381 Crankrook Drion P09cc 851 Macmee OH 43537-3062 Frequency Coordinator John Cottie 1012 Wyoming Avence Forty Fort PA 19704 Phone 717 267-8970 EVENT SANCTIONS Are events being planned upcoming flying season club its too early apply AMA sanction Quite often specific conflicts can alleviated early application District Contest Coordinators have years loyal service membership special note thanks Marge Weisenbach Nelson Gould LEHIGH VALLEY RADIO CONTROL SOCIETY LVRCS Club Nazareth Pennsylvania some good news five acre flying site included portion land being preserved Pennsylvania Farmland Preservation Program will ensure use field years come Pennsylvania Governor Tom Ridge presided over ceremony Representing LVRCS President Bob LeFevre AVP Nelson Gould Bob LeFevre Nelson Gould Pennsylvania Farmland Preservation Ceremony urban sites becoming very hard secure preservation program could viable avenue use site procurement interested contact AVP Nelson Gould additional information AVP MATT TUROWSKI Please note change address Matt Turowski now lives Drums Pennsylvania near Hazleton new address RR #3 Box 294 Dogwood Drive Drums Pa 18222 TUSCARORA RIC CLUB Aerorama 98 will held June 1 Tuscarora State Park non-competitive event introduce public model aviation Various facets hobby such giant scale aerobatic helicopters demonstrated competent fliers event held cooperation Pennsylvania State Park System gentlemen help make Tuscarora Aerorama success GREATER CINCINNATI RADIO CONTROL CLUB Congratulations Greater Cincinnati Radio Control Club qualifying 1998 Gold AMA Leader Club public service certainly provides positive image aeromodeling TOLEDO WEAK SIGNALS Weak Signals SAM meet always success years event yielded 32 entries CD Paul Schmitz Bob Krisley SAM meet Andrew Latowski enlarged Strato Streak THANK YOU Recently wife pleasure full scale flying day long time modeling friends Mark Powelson Marks PT-17 provides nostalgic view real flying flying Mark John Graham introduced wife JoAnne full scale aerobatics know JoAnne wouldnt believe enjoyed loops rolls Thanks gentlemen great day flying Powelson John Graham Bob Brown PT-17 March 1998 155 Lehigh Valley Clubs flying site Delaware Distnot Columbia Maryland INorth Carolina / Virginia Chuck Foreman Vice President 412 Pine Cone Ct Kill Devil Hill NC 27948 Phone 919441-5855 Fax 919441-6554 cforeman@ modelaircraftorg 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 Waynesboro 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 ASHEVILLE-BUNCOMBE AEROMODELERS following information taken High Flyer news letter Asheville Buncombe Aeromodelers THE PREZ SEZ ITS OURS Dale Wright said greatest moments hobby related life hear signed agreement land fill Buncombe commissioners Asheville Buncombe Aeromodelers reality Too often past have misfortune learning flying sites have lost What pleasure know now have access site has potential become long term asset club Recently AMA sent out Leader Member survey Leader Members AMA district 3599 surveys sent out 239 returned District IV 10 Leader Members took time fill out questionnaire return AMA very good showing Leader Members though response low some very good ideas suggestions As result response Leader Members took time answer questionnaire now have Leader Member committee committee will have its first meeting just prior next council meeting scheduled February 20th 1998 committee members Dave Brown Joyce Hager Charlie Bauer myself chairman Now time sure club has least Leader Member will information sent committee Leader Members have expressed interest really being active Leader Members later committee develops program ELIZABETH CITY R/C CLUB photo some members aircraft display parking lot WalMartTM Elizabeth City NC show result building contest people visiting show voted airplane liked best NEW BERN AEROMODELERS New Bern Aeromodelers its social event year Saturday Oct 4th Fun Fly over 40 people attended event weather beautiful little no wind lots sunshine temperatures 70s photo shows some activities HOWARD COUNTY RIC CLUB photo shows member club about launch bi-plane semi-annual float fly Centennial Lake Columbia MD Piedmont Model Aircraft Club Fun-Fly/Fly-In club field Sat Oct 11th six clubs participated event photo flightline THE FREDERICKSBURG AEROMASTERS Fredericksburg Aeromasters exhibited model aircraft flew Radio Control models Orange County Airport Saturday September 27th Eighteen members brought twentyeight model airplanes participate Orange County Expo 97 two photos show members participated aircraft display II lot photos sent did appear month due lack space Some will next months column Last least GO TAKE KID FLYING AND SIGN UP NEW AMA MEMBER Model Aviation WESTERN PIEDMONT MODEL AIRCRAFT CLUB Western Alabama / Flonda / Georgia / Mississippi Puerto Rico / South Carolina / Tenneaaee Jim McNeiII Vice President 817 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Phone 205 322-2127 FAX 205 252-2654 E-mail lemcneill@Iueocom WEB-PAGE Ed Hartley KCRC http//wwwdatawldcom/kcrc Associate Vice Presidents Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacoia FL 32514 Wilbelmina Chihasa 2826 Arbor Place Keonvilie TN 37517 John G Cooper 4788 Cloister Cove Memyslo TN 38118 James M Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr New Albany MS 38652 William T Haywood 4 Robie Circle Fsiey AL 36035 Karl Hensel 383 Briamosd 842 Meridian MS 35305 Louise Izzo 256 Huotridge Way Wicteroprings FL 32708 Richard Jackson 2118 Thorelee Dr N Charleston SC 25405 Chris Joiner 55 Lee Rd 238 Phesio City AL 36867 Dr John Martin 21a0 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Puebls Pass Anniston AL 36206 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyrna GA 30082 Clittord Scholefield 4138 NW 33rd Place Gainesville FL 32606 Frank Tiano 15300 Estancia Lane West Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Duzer 3604 N River Rd Gainesville GA 30506 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Joseph Micalizzi HC 866 Boo 10357 Pajardo Puerto Rico 00738 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fields 183W Strickland Rd loterlachen FL 32148 Phone 904 684-2517 RC Contest Coordinator Kenneth Blackwell 207W Sandoreek Rd Enterprise AL 36330 Phone 334 347-4721 District have some 314 Chartered Clubs other District America Most clubs publish monthly newsletter issue notice meet Effective immediately am turning out District Newsletter once twice month exchange basis Dist V Club will mail newsletter can get substantial discount postage using Pre-sorted other US mail methods Please mail club newsletter can mail Ted Hartley has nice web page District http/wwwrepattemnxsnet Ted KCRC Knoxville Tenn Newly appointed Associate Vice President Red Scholefield Gainesville edits District E-mail newsletter computer does nice job E-mail redscho@gnvfdtnet Please read next blurb little unpleasant perhaps necessary Southern state few days ago arrived Giant Scale fly-In right after tragic event gentleman gone way off himself very large model run motor very large motor very large propeller told CD over over over go off himself aiways take someone him hold airplane starting engine Suddenly accidentally sustained very bad cut arm between elbow shoulder Witnesses said looked half cut off flyers ran over tried stop bleeding tourniquet did no good spectator reached squeezed artery held until medics arrived almost immediately Injured person OK now havent mentioned names names except YOU name Dont YOU go off corner play model engine yourself Dont YOU disobey Contest Director tells something Dont need BIG engine BIG prop get bad cut cut myself 020 motor time myself hold nasty cut hand drive home other started include very recent ugly experience limited vehicle communication after talking AMA President Hes good too decided good outweighed bad mention District V fans like pictures have couple other things touch promised AMA officials last Council meeting Id start committee get keep flying sites Dist V need least member State has experience acquiring field therefore can relay experience others 1997 coming end need pick club State PR md name 1997 CLUB YEAR Tenn Miss etc Dist V honor accordingly framed plaque free re-chartering fee 1998 time get mag will have already picked committee will honored Associate Vice President its area Let mention 2 District servants among good ones have working free serve Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fields H does excellent job Dorothy took over husband Burnie passed away no drop quality service Thanks Dorothy Also Ken Blackwell RC Contest Coordinator perfect position Ken going computer & organizing CDs etc quicker communication Thanks Ken. Something else have new 18 minute tape Im giving away members living Dist V supurb Its called HOW AIRPLANES FLY entertaining want write Ill mail pay postage feel perfect showing Club meetings have question you?? Im allowed take polls poll What best size tape Club meetings? 15-18 minutes 30 minutes 60 minutes? Write tell Ive noticed times club meetings turn lights back after watching important hour tape everybody has gone home Tell best size tape Club meeting made pictures Fayette Ga flyers sponsored KING PEACH ELECTRIC models fly silently electric powered Meet Randy Hawkins CD Mike McGowen Dave Zeigler Gene Norman CD Mike holding typical electric powered model No noise No neighbor complaints right next golf course Heres Dave Zeigler again Dave puts programs youth groups Teaches flying features 10-inch span 6 gram Feather model 8-inch span Swallow model Archer H 2 weeks ago covered AVIATORS FALL FLY-IN restricted IMAA members & AMA sponsored Gainesville H flying Gators snap some important officials overseeing event CD Lyman Slack John Marsh Ed Callaway David Gaddy Tom Bloodworth Tom Rhodes Russ Lewis Red Scholefield Larry Roe visited event announced Red Scholefield now AMA Associate Vice President Tom Rhodes way deserves special mention help has provided starting up computer District yuck CD Lyman Slacks pretty wife Marilyn Slack keeping bookwork straight big FALL FLY-IN event have say contestants important officials very nice Gainesville FLYING GATORS RC fling attended SEBRING INTL RACEWAY sponsored Giant Scale affair restricted IMAA & AMA members Donald Trammel CD N Jim Lee President Highland RC Club Don Trammel Contest Director WHERE EAGLES SOAR Sebring Fun-fly above Sue Gary Ballard Gary flying scratch-built model 2 Saito 45s tn tt forgot mention have new DISPLAY COORDINATOR Dist V Russell Mobley tn Augusta Georgia has agreed monitor AMA material Mail Shows Thanks Russell. h 1998 157 Illinois Indiana / Kentucky / Missoun Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norndge IL 60656-3224 Home 708 457-0565 Fax 708 457-2177 E-Mail Internet ayabauer@charliecnaiitedu Associate Vice Presidents Illinois Dab & Scott Justice 1565 Franzen Beneenville IL 60106 John Ksllend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Psrenti 1920 Buckiegham Weatcheater IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Worden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indiana Ron Ballsrd 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Bussell 5000W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedtord IN 47421-3108 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Eoa 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 746-5834 Missouri Bob Underwood 32 Hollandbuah Ct St Charlen Mo 63304 Eve 314 939-3394 Ken Booher 1016 North Eant Barnea Dr Lena Summit MO 64086 816 524-7307 Frequency Coordinator Cal Orr RR 1 Boa 1238 Higginaville MO 64037 660 584-6264 Fax 660 564-6285 Webmaster Gary Parenti 11001 Martindale Dr Weatcheater IL 60154 Eve 708 531-9556 District VI will soon have Web page maybe read will able reach page via link AMA page As start new year district committee formedan electronic committee Members will include anyone has helped save flying field instrumental securing new field idea list web page names e-mail addresses short statement about flying site problem solution worked out members must willing share scenario other club wish member electronic committee e mail information outlined above Congratulations order district About 21% district membership voted recent election shows interested district officials number votes cast highest recent history want join countdown Century Flight 2003 first flights Wright brothers occurred 1903 During year-long series events Century Flight celebration will commemorate history flight dream future aviation information about joining event contact 2003 Committee 1152 West Third St Dayton OH 45407 Maybe club can become part big celebration held Dayton year 2003 COLUMBIA IL Club #1366 Columbia R/C Flying Club spent afternoon Boy Scout Troop 320 teaching some basics model aviation flight Club president C Overy welcomed scouts introduced club members Club member W Crame pictured below held tech session scouts explaining everything construction actual flight Several members club let scouts leaders try hand flying some beginner type planes M Dehn pointing D King instructing first flight next picture has B Graves hat helping student line scouts waiting turn Next have G Davis boldly letting scout fly plane buddy box scouts really learn quickly B Graves supplied information pictures ST LOUIS MO following idea has come J Schitka letter says shall attempt outline idea having national CB channel order modelers parts country may able contact others coming going contests trade shows what have group Thermaleers Lone Eagles St Louis always convoy CBs channel 14 constant chatter takes monotony out trip also keeps everyone alert case car trouble lots help available making call contact another AMA member simply say AMA john out St Louisif copy come back Sounds like good idea next trip Ill have CB channel 14 Schifka also suggests AMA Headquarters might want have base station air helping members during big events Muncie Another good idea Let know what think ST LOUIS MO following two pictures W Bramsch dont have guess about hobby hasnt club featured column answer simple Nothing has sent Members models model details needed Pictures mall show swap meet etc also welcome Again sure supply names members pictured Model Aviation aiIE1lie]tU 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 Millar 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 6496 5 Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Al Schwartz 2787 Fernwood Roseville MN 55113 Ph 612633-2286 East Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Ph 810486-4800 colunm being written during December Holiday season holiday season happy time great deal sadness must relate District VII members what happening District VH Vice President Don Benffield has taken seriously ill illness has come very suddenly Dons illness has diagnosed advanced bone cancer has hospital currently home being treated daily radiation hopes stopping some pain discomfort Dons spirits remain high very weak Until Don regains enough strength help writing monthly column has asked help out way name Mike Alewine Don have building flying crashing model airplanes together about 50 years now Don avid sport radio control flyer lean towards engine collecting vintage control line stunt flying Dons MADMAN control line airplane still hangs workshop along original Orwick 64 will report some local activities am currently aware As information about activities outside immediate area becomes available will include column have pictures comments information about activities etc please send AMA headquarters plainly marked District VII material will forwarded inclusion column very active group control line flyers Minneapolis Piston Poppers has monthly freeze fly field locai vocational college Several members have obtained Seasons flyer status several others working club came up wonderful idea foster control line flying Several members built finished lot control line trainers trainers given several local hobby shops new flyer purchases control line engine given trainers really looking forward seeing lot trainers spring Minnesota weather permits During month November several members Tri Valley radio control club put presentation Young Eagles group presentation took place ThunderBird Aviation complex Flying Cloud Airport near Minneapolis must add involvement Young Eagles group project Don Bentfield Minnesota 4-H Aviation Coordinator Judy Rice have put together aspects radio control flying presented including long discussion about helicopters questions asked Young Eagles indicated very good grasp general aviation concepts theory flight final touch occurred Steve Flaten started ran engine ducted fan F-16 Twenty thousand small hangar area opened lot young eyes very wide response presentation model aviation picked up least six new members group twenty March year next group Young Eagles will have different presentation radio control flying Tn Valley has made field clubhouse available class room presentation will followed lunch several trainers buddy boxes will put service give youngsters some real stick time February 6 through February 8 Minnesota Department Transportation presented Aviation Exposition Target Center Minneapolis aspects aviation represented exposition Minnesota Association Modeling Clubs organization Don founded several years ago representation several areas Displays working models radio control control line aircraft present Model Engine Collectors Association also display swap meet part exposition About fifty thousand people exposed aviation model aviation result exposition Please remember send pictures comments information about activities etc AMA headquarters inclusion column As Don would say Are having fun yet? ramliar inesota Condolen MinnenanaPaul MN 55 104-1 So Don Bentfield best stated own humble words first District VP column am I--After talking lot modelers around country guess Im just part majority AMA members enjoys sport its personal rewards building flying important being some nicest people world Don will truly sadly missed tesy Carl Maroney AMA Special Services Director March 1998 159 d tc stm Ii ld •ii 11I ummu i q &e] h i Arkansas Louisiana New Monica Oklahoma Teoas 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 Blase 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 817 662-5587 Sandy Frank 105 N Brazos St Weatherford TX 76086 817 599-7131 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 1261/2 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 Gene Kent 2811 Cork Cove San Antonio TX 78230 210 308-8043 E-mail genekent@junocom AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 817 467-9211 last column representative brings mixed emotions AMA has part life years always taken granted Never wildest dreams did ever imagine amount time took serve position properly always did should have done often just enough time reason welcome relief responsibility Yet will miss intense involvement modelers operation organization never imagined would want attend functions either asked come didnt make sincere apology also never realized scarce time could become came things like would hope realize now AMA lot just place get insurance outset AMA organized serve proliferate modeling over country pool money organization what us could manage alone high point last EC meeting last November introduction Education Committee high level educators mission introduce modeling curriculum school systems action will serving us long after us involved today have passed Personally like think 50 100 years now will modelers doing knowing something what today urge particular teach join endeavor involved phase modeling another wouldnt reading object what basically FUN FUN important part modeling life what else could importance Think about positive things has happened past three years inventive ways clubs have found provide secure own flying sites Some have able finance purchase own property Others have worked within communities make place activity Without site group terrible disadvantage cant last long Flying safely has key points operation club field club has basic rule fly alone particularly important operating larger engines seen today Make mistake small engine can cause nasty cut big mills mistake can cause much serious injury Obeying basic Safety Code should clubs by-laws can go long way make site secure recently asked make some sort ruling about what perceived unsafe flying clubs field Since have no authority make such ruling reply clubs board directors and/or its officers responsible safety therefore preservation site great deal difference between flying ability two pilots rest club nearly accomplished problem can arise comes air safety stands reason flier sport model will have ability cope big Lazer type doing maneuvers right over runway Somehow sanity must prevail such situations safe solution worked out adults As always what best majority has take precedence doing maneuvers over runway others flying has basic etiquette long time Back November hard working member San Antonio Prop Busters R/C Club Jim Branaum went trouble organizing roast yours truly highly complimented little apprehensive about could just visualize no showing up Well much surprise quite few did come About highest compliment could have imagined other Keith Storey 8th AMA president coming way California boyhood heroes came lovely wife Anita accompanied other Johnny Davis Johnny Davis wrote West Coast Tips column Model Airplane News back late 940s hung word mans wealth measured friends truly am well off Thank Like have served EC have job business run have little time building flying own models hope now get back building flying again have plans some Rubber models hope build soon kits before WW II either could nut build didnt have patience late big brother saved huge surprise turn up certainly havent much time build lately read should really back building board Model Aviation late 1950s Astro Hog king Midland Tx Hi-Sky RIG Club held Calln Hogs Fly-In Sig Mfg supported event sent people down attend Heres Dennis Robbins ran events Hi-Sky club 23 entrants 28 Hogs Fly-In Hogs powered engines 40s 1 20s Jim Ruple gets ready start 40 Hog left Big Hog 120 4-C HOGS seem go forever shot Steve Bird Dallas helping Rick Strange buddy box what looks like perfect weather ciate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Troy Lapp 1618 Houston Dr Bismarck ND 58504 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Don Moden 410 Hail St Salina 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 News Colorado Letter Russ Miller name Dennis Brooks spoke over phone several years ago Jack Merritt Custom Hobbies heart transplant looking AMA help him am writing after reading latest District TX article Octobers ModelAviation am club am AIVIA member reason am club broke neck several times resulting number limitations am allowed drive cannot travel 20 minutes way twice week car doesnt mean dont support promote hobby industry teach model rocketry local elementary school built 42 rockets display launching National Scout Jamboree red white blue Big Brute canTed American Flag aloft attached shock cord chute ejected flag hung proudly beneath told dont fly anymore either buy RIC airplanes cars boats garage sales recondition Almost find homes people new hobby keep several sailplanes hand others borrow leam have hard time looking up fly Ijust bought EPP TG-3 kit Dave Sanders EPP Corsair kit Mark Mech get durable aircraft loan out work computers develop and/or translate hobby oriented educational programs between platforms Apple-Mac-IBM back tools time available everyone area has some hobby interest As 4-H counselor worked kids took first County year finished high second State model rockets Junior Grand Champion plastic models Clubs important expand capabilities pooling resources experience dedicated hobbyist can still work keep hobbies alive youth young adults today 75 year old/young father-in-law has taken up RIC cars visits three nephews either fly R/C run R/C cars boats launch rockets draw interest time run cars 2 foot Energizer Bunny monster truck chassis up down street Demonstrations local school rockets electric control line aircraft draw kids parents programs fly COX Bearcat electric control line inside gym show simple can put meat tray foam skis after 21 inch snow flew off snow Getting out enjoying sports draws people dont agree have build own start out no time invested first time crashes dont turn away sports used equipment bought prudently gets people lower costs advances such EPP foam Bounce dont Break aircraft add draw people dont want club get out own find way enjoy hobby Most importantly please take time talk people activities draw get first time students running cars boats planes neighborhood sign-ups school enclosed photo transportation extending hobbies cart street-legal cart Colorado classified electric wheel chair neighbor helped build trailer out Sears Car lop Carrier garage sale 10 inch wheeled wagon lets cany kits teaching model rocketry metal models plastic models year round types weather have thunder storms driven through 12 inches snow reach classes cart has lights turn signals amber strobe horn windshield wiper heater fan stereo yes trailer lights work through normal trailer harness hookup always way people help Most people just forget ask offer Just because someone sport does mean wont help out asked may join up What happens say no ask someone else youre trying must busy dying close Dennis Brooks Converted PAR CAR Golf Cart weather electric wheel chair Letter Russ Miller LOVE-AIR R/C club Loveland Colorado hosted 4th annual BIG BIRD FESTIVAL August 16th 17th 1997 Took Show Road year due loss club field fall 1996 Fifty seven pilots New Mexico Texas Nebraska Wyoming Colorado made trip Al Wards field Akron Colorado registered 91 Giant Scale planes 2-day event event began Saturday evident number motor homes trailers lining several hundred feet runway pilots arrived Friday planning having full weekend fun registration inspection complete thing pilot fly fly did 307 flights loggeda new record event Pilots rewarded flying improving chances winning great prizes Four IMAA legal kits other valuable items given away pilots throughout weekend thanks generosity sponsors Sunny skies steady crosswinds prevalent weekend field great shape because Al Ward Jr traveled way Florida few days before event prepare field though runway fairly small grass surrounded area made takeoffs landings uneventful tasks Official flying ended 400 pm Saturday after evening rain shower another first recorded eventNight flight Bob Hinze Gering NE Don Lorentzen Thornton CO put show people camping out Everyone witnessed flights amazed what radio controlled airplane can after sun goes down event came close 200 pm Sunday grand prize raffle drawing Readyto-Fly Giant Kadet Senior scratch built modified Jack Quinn being won Bill Kim Gallagher new Love-Air R/C flying site currently under construction 600-foot x 50-foot paved runway complete improvements planned during next year So mark 3rd weekend August calendar plan join us 5th annual BIG BIRD FESTIVAL Plans underway make best yet Darwin Idler South half pits Saturday afternoon Kim & Bill Gallagher winner raffle plane Jack Quinn builder h 1998 161 Anzona California / Hawaii Nevada / Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone 602 708-0222 E-mail richh@primenetcom http//ama-1 Ocom/ama Associate Vice Presidents Darwin Barrie Scottsdale Arizona 602 946-8955 Don Goeschl Lancaster California 805 940-6606 Darlene Frederick Santa Rosa California 707 525-8815 Marc Karpowich Logan Utah 801 752-3639 Brian Nelson Morgan Hill California 408 463-0907 Dave Pinjuv Las Vegas Nevada 702 656-1772 Al Williamson Chula Vista California 619 427-4039 Frequency Coordinators Elroy Marez Sacramento California 714 540-4935 See laat months column tor additional AVPa Coordinatora 1997 Elections. 1997 AMA elections completed would like once again thank members district show support Though District X ticket uncontested AMA members demonstrated remarkable participation annual election process Though can attributed part size district also illustrates tremendous interest concern shared members District X Thank support vote confidence As look next three years dawning new millennium go still significant challenges facing aeromodeling Academy Model Aeronautics modeling industry continued decline membership loss flying sites infringement upon hobby brought Federal local regulations certainly top list critical issues Have done enough Are doing enough doing right things meet mitigate challenges downward trend AMA membership has continued past five years loss flying sites especially sun-rich areas country continues alarming rate Federal local regulations regarding EPA land use development recreational properties have become more obstructive facilitative As densely populated urban areas grow expand encroach upon shrinking open space resources competition use recreational properties has become fierce What will year 2000 bring model aviation Interestingly enough question whether AMA should take leadership role resolving issues has raised should AMA play leadership role aeromodeling industry merely membership organization established provide member benefits such insurance competition rules specialty gift items must admit left dumbfounded question posed thirty years have member organization have never considered anything less leader THE leader aeromodeling industry Quite honestly looking liability insurance hats T-shirts could find number alternatives marketplace products However nowhere else industry individual modelers represented collectively national level uniformly meet profound challenges facing sport/hobby part will endeavor ensure AMA recognizes fulfills its leadership role model aviation Over upcoming term will ardently work towards preservation recognition model aviation legitimate viable recreational outlet children families adults will strive continued acquisition development preservation aeromodeling flying sites will work towards expanding efforts bringing enrichment aeromodeling youth model builders tomorrow Till next time. Keep em safe Keep em flyn Model Aviation right young face belongs 11 year old Tony Luby Mesa AZ Tonys huge smile reflects immense pride receiving Junior Award youngest flyer Eighth Air Force Fall Scale Fly-in Oct 4-5 held new Superstition Skypark Las Vegas Radio Control Club hosts 1997 Las Vegas Sahara Tournament Champions October 23-26 annual aerobatic event brings together championship pilots around world compete prestigious radio controlled aerobatic competitions ever held years championship trophy went Quique Somenzini Argentina total 83712 points southwestern desert springs life 97198 winter flying season kicks off Eighth Annual Arizona Jet Rally held Nov 21-23 Arizona Model Aviators new world class Superstition Skypark Mesa event drew 68 pilots upwards 100 aircraft Great aerobatic performances thing cooking up William G Bennett Field LVRC Club held its traditional club cookout during event years bode fare included whole turkey cooked peanut oil Mmmm. Good Kim McKays ground crew looks maneuvers ducted fan jet trainer around pattern Kim husband Ted R owners Hobbies Etc steadfast supporters modeling activity hobby local flying clubs Hi] 1 g [v32]Ui [e DIE 1 U Alaska Idaho Montana / Oregon / Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 97213-0090 503 234-4439 EMAIL vpxi@pacifiercom Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 15618 NE 56th Way Redmond WA 98052 Al Culver Boa 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkinson 319 Yellowstone Billings MT 59101 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NB 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 Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Boa 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Snaer 781 Lillonet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Dick Snaer AVP NW Washington sent photos words about whats going upper Western valley Heres Dicks report North Puget Sound R/C events happenings small amount editing get Column August 1996 Skagit County RC Club forced leave longtime flying site Milltown Rd Club members pulled together another site found has turned out dream field pilots leasing three acres land open field approximately 180 acres acres adjoining behind flying area NO TREES biggest difference site field planted grass cut four five times year animal feed Buildings moved truck/trailers old site new maintain pristine looks site club building committee designed built new building enclose club equipment porta-potry building built using modular method wall panels built pre assembled Skagit County Regional Airport Bayview Airport hangar donated boss club members panels erected assembled locked together hangar Next panels disassembled trucked new flying site reassembled site located near Lyman WA nine miles east Sedro Woolley 07 miles south Hiway 20 third year row Skagit County R/C Club has held weight lifting contest started Carlton Molesworth featured Model Aviation last year basic contest rule aircraft power must furnished OS 40FP engine cannot modified other rules aircraft must capable flying 60 sec land safely runway year have activity ever four contestant teams specially designed aircraft weight lifting capability has amazing weight lifted ballast does include weight aircraft contest flights may made through October 31st 1st Place Winners Freck s Foolish Fixup lifted 221b 8oz Pilot Gerry Freck center Engineers George Yewell 1 John Torillor 2nd Place Ugly David lifted 201b 2oz left Engineers Deene Almvig Walt Gerfen Pilot Lynn King aircraft innovative employing large wing area using special Selig lifting airfoil three very active glider competition 3rd Place Atlas II Lifted 121b lOoz Ted Hendrikson Cliff Corbow Pilot event originator Carlton Molesworth 4th Place Large modified wing Senior Kadet Lifted 12# 4 oz Pilot Don Baker Skagit County R/C Club has very active youth group under direction Doug Wedin also club instructors Five members group have soloed year just flying however Doug has great shop five building stations two Saturdays month members youth group come also learn building skills Doug reports some interested building flying has interested joining Some initial equipment used group trainer planes donated various club members younger members Tercil Glider Club Skagit County R/C Club Tim Vandenheuvel gave us great report experiences AMA nationals year father drove Burlington WA Muncie Tim could participate Soaring hand-launch glider events main point met wonderful people competition didnt get way competitors being very friendly helpful IMAA North Puget Sound Big Bird chapter along IMAA Fraser Valley chapter MAAC held second annual sanctioned AMA Big Bird event Bell Air RC Flyers field July 27th another outstanding event lots help both IMAA groups about 70 aircraft participating Next years event scheduled two days July 25 & 26 1998 will held new Skagit County R/C Club flying site Whidbey Island Big Bird fly-in held August Bob Carpenter again doing fine job Contest Director fantastic flying site should giant scale pilots calendars Dick also sent name photo owner builder flyer C-47 Nov Col flown Bell Air Big Bird Chuck Bower member Whidbey Island R/C Club North Puget Sound Big Birds IMAA chapter owns airplane first time aircraft flown flown Big Bird events during 1996 well Chuck did great job building Ziroli plans uses two Zenoah 38s power Chuck Bower Gooney Bird Clint Avery did outstanding job CD Bell Air Big Bird started 1990 Ralph Graham Richard Anderson 98s Bell Air Big Bird event will held June 6&7 h 1998 163
Edition: Model Aviation - 1998/03
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A AMews Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 WA i i ii 4 li Prater Museum Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 ol great pleasures being Museum Director working closely outstanding people really committed Academy museum future aeromodeling As probably know exists army evangelical aeromodelers truly mission spread gospel model aviation its potential enhance peoples enjoyment life None knowledge ardent intrepid AMA Historian Norm Rosenstock being Year Pioneer since Norm certainly great Pioneers Aeromodeling asked Norm words wisdom would like share membership Perhaps could comment reason have devoted much life aeromodeling Norm said need build case statement supporting value aeromodeling know could make contribution Sure Gary Norm replied thick Brooklyn accent Ill see what can Norm being excellent writer sent following interesting story recommendation its conclusion could very well become slogan Year Pioneer some years now Florida has known retirement Village le upon reaching retirement years come live warm climate enjoy condo style living seems suit limits amount maintenance maximizes leisure time have available themselves wife however choose live own house working-class community problem come poorly equipped new lifestyle Some turn golf some tennis part lost often laughingly referred Condo Commandos day wife informs has invited friend husband over coffee conversation evening Youll like husband wife informed s very interesting guy ng through before steeled myselffor meeting After introductions made ourselves comfortable living room conversation turned favorite topic What keep busy asked didnt know answer Keep Busy cleverly turned question around said him What Well answered get up morning take walk shower have breakfast 1 read New York Times [he was] former New Yorker cover cover what asked baited breath Well after breakfast go down pool guys [and I] have interesting conversation About what asked Oh don t know politics news business said what asked impatiently Well time wife go out supper after supper Well go clubhouse play cards till time go bed Very interesting day Yea pretty much enjoy Yea its great So tell said What keep busy didnt know tell him insulting him belittling lifestyle life like running marathon treadmill lot action takes nowhere looked man saw someone could mistaken father age wise yet ten years junior poor man spent life chasing dollar support family provide retirement never during years did find hobby interest could turn to focus enjoy retirement years gifts may have gotten birthdays never got gift life model building go club sflyingfield see retired modelers received gift see gentlemen mid-70s mid-80s active enjoying life focused functioning ever hear phrase What keep busy Moral story Give someone gift life introduce modeling Nice story Norm Im sure members out would agree model aviation has greatest gifts have ever received Norms case can tell daily passes gift others unselfishly gives time intelligence back aeromodeling community through work AMA Historian because feels need give back model aviation part what model aviation has given him others have passed gift along others through participation other educational recreational historical activities relating aeromodeling moment such opportunity opening up new way Museum Patron Fund launching its first organized annual gift campaign Actually sustaining gift campaign would better terminology because foundation museum programming advancement very process conducting annual fund will make membership knowledgeable about museum understanding its mission therefore supportive its programming Museum Patron Program Annual Campaign essence process museum reaches out invites its potential supporters share fulfillment its mission museums effective strategy invite involve bond members museum making Academys major strengths Year Pioneer encourage consider giving back part aeromodelings gift life through participation Museum Patron Program little $25 will receive Cloud 9 museums newsletter museum pin patch bumper sticker However since cost premiums just few dollars less contribution would encourage membership meaningful gift clubsSupporting Patrons $100 Sustaining Patrons $500 Life Patrons $1000 Its sure bet gift life worth times amounts h 1998 149 View HQ See Page 176 SMIEV LW AMAs HistoryPast Present Future John Worth Famous Today Hall Fame Tomorrow several months have described problem modify existing HOF selection procedure enable deserving older candidates elected still us based likelihood might live long enough receive honor person problem became reality recently case nationally- worldrenowned Scale champion Bob Wischer finally got named Hall fame 1997 years after wife Dolly become Hall Famer Bob notified selection several months later died before presented award fact before selection announced Model Aviation situation brought up point bone contention past years nominee far less likely selected living time voting Bob Wischers case suggests died some months before voting would have selected Thats what history seems indicate procedure Hall Fame selection does treat living deceased alike basic problem limiting number picked year voting tends favor still us few can picked year out dozens nominated will make dont make among oldest candidates odds against making lifetimes unless factor applied procedure expand number can selected based age candidate Regardless what may happen change current situation special program scheduled 1998 recognize older citizens yet Hall Fame well-deserving honor September Muncie opening event conjunction Society Antique Modelers annual Championships will hold Celebration Pioneers will focus limited have reached age 70 present appears special awards will presented suitably honor have sponsored peers special Hall Fame situation being considered may modify Pioneers event addition normal Hall Fame election year typically finished mid-year special election might held candidates 70 years older will voted expectation awards would made Pioneers banquet would help assure deserving older candidates would get elected still us Meanwhile may useful look todays younger potential candidates may considered Hall Fame election 5 10 years now cases achievements reasons nominating someone become prominent until perspective passing years enables someones contribution stand out connection may interesting think about whether fame alone enough justify consideration Hall Fame example may become famous winning contests producing engines being public eye doing something unusual things themselvesit generally concededare qualifications selection conjunction other factors may well support nomination include some form public service product development improves state art promotion techniques enable others improve skills etc fame helps making name familiar voting factor whichright notmay provide edge over someone else well known may beside point important factor concerning Hall Fame Nobody gets elected unless nominated other words fame itself does get anyone nominated unless fame inspires someone else write up submit nomination form Implicit procedure too potential candidates nominate themselvesit expected someone else will act spokesperson An interesting situation relates Often nomination submitted because some people assume famous name already Hall Fame Unless see list Hall Fame may easy make assumption Next month may publish current list help make sure someone should Hall Fame submitted doesnt mean lacking candidates typically about 50 per year select five six candidates usually promoted friends dont have much chance get elected simply because dont compare well others same year some years may 10 candidates deserving consideration comparison candidates got elected previous years yet because usual process limits inductees handful others elected may may considered future years Lacking qualification standard uniform means assuring selections made consistent basis Although can proud respect already Hall Fame seems ought improve system Food thoughtdoes anybody care Model Aviation C 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 Aeromodelers Airway telephone requests dial 317 287-1256 extension 201 210 fax requests use 317 7410057 $10 minimum credit card orders e 9 Mike Stokes AMA Education Coordinator 5151 F Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 Starting months column will cover old subject using new theme Education What going will get good questions ones will try answer coming months become educated ourselves Since October 20 joined Academy staff have whirlwind ride Thanks Bob Underwood Jay Mealy have managed remain reasonably focused what am educationmy own first foremost initial trilogy Distant Learning Program completed during first three weeks Muncie two live broadcasts Ball State Universitys studios sent classrooms throughout Indiana focused grades 4-6 purpose programs introduce young people world aviation through use models direct communication third part trilogy Higher Farther Faster broadcast live National Model Aviation Museum estimated broadcasts reached audience excess 30000 persons time have made video copies program will soon available AMA clubs wish work schools community programs intended entertainment club meetings although possible members might learn November 8 Education Committee met Muncie formulate Management Plan better provide direction goals AMAs educational programs Chairing Committee Gordon Schimmel Also attendance Education Committee members Charles Kelley Rocco Ferrario Charles Smith Bob Underwood myself Members attendance Charlie Bauer representing district Executive Council meeting Chip Mull previous engagement unique group individuals extremely heavy educational background modeler several full-scale pilots belief model aviation classroom provides basis future Conmiittee coming months programs develop implemented fact plan profile Education Committee member month starting next month chairman Partnership 1 state being partner participation 2 relationship partners joint interest association 3 association two partners business enterprise b contract such association created c people associated area partnerships will reading lot about column day age few individuals virtually no organizations can go alone AMA no exception nowhere evident field education Last year AMA EAA Experimental Aircraft Association partnered first Aeromodeling Academy held EAAs Aviation Center Oshkosh Wisconsin year will two Aeromodeling Academies held first June Muncie second July Oshkosh programs will officially announced next months Model Aviation March will attending 31st NCASE National Congress Aviation Space Education Conference St Louis Missouri AMA booth will set up will giving presentations attendees educators conference NCASE project set up coordinated Civil Air Patrol CAP headquartered Maxwell AFB Alabama AMA has also partnered Radio Control Hobby Trade Association RCHTA well Radio Control Manufacturers Association RICMA 1998 1999 education focus partnerships EAA CAP RCHTA RICMA just beginning new exciting era get message out promote hobbylsport bring new members young old have have plan partners concern has past few years focus will years come YES Program Submissions Bob Underwood turning over Education Director reigns inquiries YES Youth Education Stipend program requests funding under program should submitted directly Education Coordinator Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 E Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 can also reached phone 765 2871256 ext 272 E-mail mikes @modelaircraftorg Product/Program Endorsement years have saying what wonderful hobby because have least 10000 ways same thingand work just pick suits style abilities go mind subject endorsing product program best constantly comes up feeling educational side program has trne educational merit appears effectively accomplish what originator mind can used similar situations other educators will list AMA Education Directory However being listed directory still does guarantee program will work everyone nor meant endorsement AMA just provides modeler/educator searching ideal/perfect program larger list choose currently reviewing several programs deal primarily classroom Instruction As review process completed programs may added list Certainly programs accepted under YES grants will added list As gain experience process will look expanding education criteria flight instruction felt program lacking does fit needs members will communicate directly originatornot open forum Again will endorse program over another because variables Having said time draw first installment close So until next month learn something new dayotherwise wasted day NATIONS DUE Nominations offices President Vice Presidents Districts V IX due Headquarters Academy Model Aeronautics June 1 1998 Any AMA Open member may submit nomination nominee must Leader Member Academy must reside District letter acceptance nominee must file AMA Headquarters June 5 1998 10 days prior published meeting date nominee must also submit resume professional qualifications model aviation experience resume should include limited following 1 statement regarding Leader Member status including date conferred 2 Background following areas may apply nominee Management experience b Financial background c Insurance employment and/or expertise d Legal background e Technical background including areas aeronautics electronics especially radio frequency propagation usage acoustic noise studies analy areas engineering necs aeromodeling St noted elected nati uld hay sati March 1998 151 Doug Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Femwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 787-7454 friend said tried read column month too numbers Like people didnt enjoy told him would try put little information just numbers know lot like numbers will try mix up content column has lot inquiry two people last month regarding procedures get tax exempt status model airplane clubs government does like give status just anyone organization seeks 501c3status must organized charitable educational scientific religious purpose model airplane clubs just will qualify proper code section us 501c7 social recreation clubs easier get As usual forms filed IRS No 1023 Other forms may need filed will depend type activities participate filing requirements state Form 1023 nine pages length prepared before tax simplification lot attachments will apply model airplane clubs have special problem will glad help may apply Recognition Exemption Organization Publication 557 explains rules procedures governing tax exempt status available IRS locality Superintendent Documents US Government Printing Office Washington DC 20402 Two little boys hospital asks other Are medical surgical other little boy says dont know whats difference first boy says medical sick before came surgical made sick after came Until Later folks thats right annual AMA/Charles Hampson Grant Scholarships will awarded once again 1998 Charles Hampson Grant 1894-1987 early birds interest knowledge aviation influenced inspired aeromodeling activities modelers special emphasis young people program established tribute Charlie Grant further dream youth participation model aviation Funded donations general revenue scholarship program has lifesaver young people families Grants totaling approximately $20000 awarded 1997 deadline receipt applications April 30 1998 AMA member know young person has AMA member past three years considering pay university education should advise him get forms apply simple procedure supporting documentation verify facts figures required individuals high school applications go before AMA Scholarship Committee evaluates individuals test scores grade-point average community modeling service records schedule set funds awarded will available prior start school year opportunity missed funds Dont left wishing done time now Call AMA Headquarters 765 2871256 ask Mary Lou Vojslavek extension 201 request application forms mailed same day 152 Model Aviation ecticut / Maine / Massachusette New Hampshire / Rhode Island Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 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 Hookaett NH 031 06-1077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1866 MAINE MODEL EXPO 1998 EXPO will held Westbrook High School Saturday March 28 1998 will displays aircraft cars boats clinics Monooting battery maintenance vacuum bagging covering etc Subject weather will flying demonstrations outside Food refreshments will available well raffle $200 admission charge $100 under 12 Call RAY ROBINS HOBBY CENTER 207 797-5196 RAY LABONTE 207 892-7994 information 1998 BERKSHIRE MALL SHOW event takes place Berkshire Mall route 8 just North Pittsfield MA date 1998 March 2 1-22 information call John Larese 413 6648480 1997 BERKSHIRE MALL SHOW mall show combined effort several area clubs Last year clubs involved Tunnel City RIC Club Southern Berkshire RIC Club Pittsfield R/C Club Scahaghticoke Prop Busters Mall management provides space ADAMS CO-OPERATIVE BANK provides trophies JOE SORRENTINO Barn Speed Hobbies Lee does much work provides some merchandise Club members put long hours during two daysthanks YOUTH MEMBERSHIPS Now good time encourage younger people join AMA fee $100 Model Aviation $1200 magazine bargain Also Clubs may want consider gift subscriptions local school libraries cost $1200 may encourage some people join j 1998 153 Bill Senecal Joe Sorrentino Some people received trophies provided Adams Co-trophies aircraft Second left Larry Bussiere won best operative Bankof show Al Marchand areas raffle tickets sold tAth Scale model Italian Piagglo P136L Royal Gull Amphibian Rich Flinchbaugh Newport Rhode Island scratch built Electric Powered model Scientext Plans has 5-foot wingspread powered 2 Astro iSs Jomar SM 4 speed control 16 SR 1700 batteries Airtronics FM Radio flying weight 8 lbs lovely Model family friend Ms Alexandra Foley recognized Artist Newport Area AMA table display given prominent position MA Suggestion Line Have suggestion about magazine Let us know Model Aviation k]fl Suggestion Line phone 317 288-4899 extension 223 Tom Mosca B-17 aircraft • 1 ki d 1 [ iii 1 1 1e] 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 @gramercyioscom Dave Babcock 445 Siockien Street Highisiowrr NJ 08520-4501 Roy Brown USAE AFOENT CMR 480 eox 585 APO AE 09703 Ray Joschkos 59 Liorogotoc Street St Jawes NY 1 i78111 James M Lewis PO ei Ogdeoborg NY 1 3669-0061 Dave Mathewson sos ei 3 Carorios NY 13031 Bill Miller PO Sos 335 Prioceton Jonction NJ 09550 Tom Morray 31 Voorirees Orrvn Sosiriog Ridge NJ 07920 Marlene Nikodem 407 Willow Street Lockyort NY 14094 Bill Poptbress 2 Hewlock Coon Sasgerties NY 12477 Adam Battler 41 Perry Aoeooe Lathorrr NY 12110-2433 Terry Terrenoire 101 Swrthtreid Endicoft NY 13760-4329 Freqoency Coordinator Lon Seater 53 Airport Osroego Covoty Airport FuSon NY 13069 310 599-6093 cant start months column saying very sincere ~Thanksrr helped re-elect VP position Ill spend next three years trying justify confidence Fran McElwee Hall Fame Induction Lets talk about recent VIP district Mr Fran McElwee As know Fran 1997 Model Aviation Hall Fame inductee Fran started building model airplanes 1927 competitor starting 1934 Free Flight Gas Rubberr towline Hand-Launched Gliders flew very successfully competition against such notables Shereshaw Shulman Golberg Garami 1942 Franrs love aviation led him join US Army Air Corps cadet 1944 received wings sent Ceremony England join 339th Fighter Group 8th Air Force As P-5 1 jockey Fran flew 29 fighter escort missions leading bombers over Germany Before end war Europe credited two victoriesan Fw 190 262 hit silk once after mid-air collision another P-5 Luckily both pilots hailed out successfully As soon Fran got back States picked up left off model aviation time member Linden Model Aircraft club club active during 1930-1950s Seventeen members old club came see Frans induction Hall Fame Fran won 1st place UC Stunt NY Daily Mirror meets 1946 1947 also won 1st place RC meets 1947 1948 Dallas TX Nationals 1951 placed 2nd Navy RC bombing event 1972 until 1982 Fran member Alpha Squadron Pennsylvaniathe first AMA show team During shows Fran flew Flying Saucer plane reminiscent inverted surfboard Saucer deployed banner flight dropped prior landing Crowd reaction messages banner always positive 30 years 1946 through 1976 Fran designed unique planes published plans articles general model magazine readers US Europe saying Gee didnt know could about Control Line semi-scale P-S 1 designed axial rolls chapter nine Norm Rosenstocks book Tales Ancient Modeler Fran referred R/C Guru time respects still August 12th year group about 100 modelers met luncheon help Fran celebrate induction Model Aviation Hall Fame AMA President Dave Brown flew Ohio make formal presentation Dave Brown presents Hall Fame plaque Fran addition Dave guest speakers included Bob McKay prime mover behind McElwee Hall Fame nomination Leon Shulman life-long friend Fran fellow member Hall Fame three other Hall Fame members able help Fran celebrate addition Leon Shulman saw Ben Shereshaw Joe Beshar attendance Notable AMA members abound District II Fran attended celebration lovely wife Jean group family members Fran Jean feeding 200 foster children McElwees have taken care over years Clan Mc Flwee showed up help celebrate end celebration Fran presented brand new Robot RC plane design recreated master modeler Bob McKay model including necessary radio gear gifi Tuesday Morning Breakfast Club group modelers gather Tuesday morning discuss crash week innovation moment other matters importance model aviation enthusiast According Fran ship flies like dream having lunch modelers table tabulated total number years model aviation represented table final tally 3675 years model aviation experience room top table number 11 405 years experience Someone said sure Joe Beshar could remember 3675 yearsbut think kidding Fran hearty congratulations us hobby honor richly deserved Model Aviation ciate Vise Presidents Em] kb I] ri ilim i i iej io / Pennsylvania West Virginia Bob Brown Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Caigary Coca Colcnbcs OH 43229-2008 614 e91-1643 David H Eiiis 5261 DeWis Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 304 776-140e Neison Gocid 1944 idoho Street Ailentown PA 18103-e519 610 797-k597 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 412 925-3266 Dosaid Kiopp 637 Harsiiton Coort Trappe PA 19426-2206 610 409-0129 Frank Noii 4573 [came Road Dayton OH 45449 513 435-9232 Matthew Turowski RR63 Sos 294 Dogwood Drive Droms PA 16222 717 622-0430 Joseph S Vialay 1381 Crankrook Drion P09cc 851 Macmee OH 43537-3062 Frequency Coordinator John Cottie 1012 Wyoming Avence Forty Fort PA 19704 Phone 717 267-8970 EVENT SANCTIONS Are events being planned upcoming flying season club its too early apply AMA sanction Quite often specific conflicts can alleviated early application District Contest Coordinators have years loyal service membership special note thanks Marge Weisenbach Nelson Gould LEHIGH VALLEY RADIO CONTROL SOCIETY LVRCS Club Nazareth Pennsylvania some good news five acre flying site included portion land being preserved Pennsylvania Farmland Preservation Program will ensure use field years come Pennsylvania Governor Tom Ridge presided over ceremony Representing LVRCS President Bob LeFevre AVP Nelson Gould Bob LeFevre Nelson Gould Pennsylvania Farmland Preservation Ceremony urban sites becoming very hard secure preservation program could viable avenue use site procurement interested contact AVP Nelson Gould additional information AVP MATT TUROWSKI Please note change address Matt Turowski now lives Drums Pennsylvania near Hazleton new address RR #3 Box 294 Dogwood Drive Drums Pa 18222 TUSCARORA RIC CLUB Aerorama 98 will held June 1 Tuscarora State Park non-competitive event introduce public model aviation Various facets hobby such giant scale aerobatic helicopters demonstrated competent fliers event held cooperation Pennsylvania State Park System gentlemen help make Tuscarora Aerorama success GREATER CINCINNATI RADIO CONTROL CLUB Congratulations Greater Cincinnati Radio Control Club qualifying 1998 Gold AMA Leader Club public service certainly provides positive image aeromodeling TOLEDO WEAK SIGNALS Weak Signals SAM meet always success years event yielded 32 entries CD Paul Schmitz Bob Krisley SAM meet Andrew Latowski enlarged Strato Streak THANK YOU Recently wife pleasure full scale flying day long time modeling friends Mark Powelson Marks PT-17 provides nostalgic view real flying flying Mark John Graham introduced wife JoAnne full scale aerobatics know JoAnne wouldnt believe enjoyed loops rolls Thanks gentlemen great day flying Powelson John Graham Bob Brown PT-17 March 1998 155 Lehigh Valley Clubs flying site Delaware Distnot Columbia Maryland INorth Carolina / Virginia Chuck Foreman Vice President 412 Pine Cone Ct Kill Devil Hill NC 27948 Phone 919441-5855 Fax 919441-6554 cforeman@ modelaircraftorg 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 Waynesboro 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 ASHEVILLE-BUNCOMBE AEROMODELERS following information taken High Flyer news letter Asheville Buncombe Aeromodelers THE PREZ SEZ ITS OURS Dale Wright said greatest moments hobby related life hear signed agreement land fill Buncombe commissioners Asheville Buncombe Aeromodelers reality Too often past have misfortune learning flying sites have lost What pleasure know now have access site has potential become long term asset club Recently AMA sent out Leader Member survey Leader Members AMA district 3599 surveys sent out 239 returned District IV 10 Leader Members took time fill out questionnaire return AMA very good showing Leader Members though response low some very good ideas suggestions As result response Leader Members took time answer questionnaire now have Leader Member committee committee will have its first meeting just prior next council meeting scheduled February 20th 1998 committee members Dave Brown Joyce Hager Charlie Bauer myself chairman Now time sure club has least Leader Member will information sent committee Leader Members have expressed interest really being active Leader Members later committee develops program ELIZABETH CITY R/C CLUB photo some members aircraft display parking lot WalMartTM Elizabeth City NC show result building contest people visiting show voted airplane liked best NEW BERN AEROMODELERS New Bern Aeromodelers its social event year Saturday Oct 4th Fun Fly over 40 people attended event weather beautiful little no wind lots sunshine temperatures 70s photo shows some activities HOWARD COUNTY RIC CLUB photo shows member club about launch bi-plane semi-annual float fly Centennial Lake Columbia MD Piedmont Model Aircraft Club Fun-Fly/Fly-In club field Sat Oct 11th six clubs participated event photo flightline THE FREDERICKSBURG AEROMASTERS Fredericksburg Aeromasters exhibited model aircraft flew Radio Control models Orange County Airport Saturday September 27th Eighteen members brought twentyeight model airplanes participate Orange County Expo 97 two photos show members participated aircraft display II lot photos sent did appear month due lack space Some will next months column Last least GO TAKE KID FLYING AND SIGN UP NEW AMA MEMBER Model Aviation WESTERN PIEDMONT MODEL AIRCRAFT CLUB Western Alabama / Flonda / Georgia / Mississippi Puerto Rico / South Carolina / Tenneaaee Jim McNeiII Vice President 817 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Phone 205 322-2127 FAX 205 252-2654 E-mail lemcneill@Iueocom WEB-PAGE Ed Hartley KCRC http//wwwdatawldcom/kcrc Associate Vice Presidents Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacoia FL 32514 Wilbelmina Chihasa 2826 Arbor Place Keonvilie TN 37517 John G Cooper 4788 Cloister Cove Memyslo TN 38118 James M Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr New Albany MS 38652 William T Haywood 4 Robie Circle Fsiey AL 36035 Karl Hensel 383 Briamosd 842 Meridian MS 35305 Louise Izzo 256 Huotridge Way Wicteroprings FL 32708 Richard Jackson 2118 Thorelee Dr N Charleston SC 25405 Chris Joiner 55 Lee Rd 238 Phesio City AL 36867 Dr John Martin 21a0 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Puebls Pass Anniston AL 36206 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyrna GA 30082 Clittord Scholefield 4138 NW 33rd Place Gainesville FL 32606 Frank Tiano 15300 Estancia Lane West Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Duzer 3604 N River Rd Gainesville GA 30506 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Joseph Micalizzi HC 866 Boo 10357 Pajardo Puerto Rico 00738 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fields 183W Strickland Rd loterlachen FL 32148 Phone 904 684-2517 RC Contest Coordinator Kenneth Blackwell 207W Sandoreek Rd Enterprise AL 36330 Phone 334 347-4721 District have some 314 Chartered Clubs other District America Most clubs publish monthly newsletter issue notice meet Effective immediately am turning out District Newsletter once twice month exchange basis Dist V Club will mail newsletter can get substantial discount postage using Pre-sorted other US mail methods Please mail club newsletter can mail Ted Hartley has nice web page District http/wwwrepattemnxsnet Ted KCRC Knoxville Tenn Newly appointed Associate Vice President Red Scholefield Gainesville edits District E-mail newsletter computer does nice job E-mail redscho@gnvfdtnet Please read next blurb little unpleasant perhaps necessary Southern state few days ago arrived Giant Scale fly-In right after tragic event gentleman gone way off himself very large model run motor very large motor very large propeller told CD over over over go off himself aiways take someone him hold airplane starting engine Suddenly accidentally sustained very bad cut arm between elbow shoulder Witnesses said looked half cut off flyers ran over tried stop bleeding tourniquet did no good spectator reached squeezed artery held until medics arrived almost immediately Injured person OK now havent mentioned names names except YOU name Dont YOU go off corner play model engine yourself Dont YOU disobey Contest Director tells something Dont need BIG engine BIG prop get bad cut cut myself 020 motor time myself hold nasty cut hand drive home other started include very recent ugly experience limited vehicle communication after talking AMA President Hes good too decided good outweighed bad mention District V fans like pictures have couple other things touch promised AMA officials last Council meeting Id start committee get keep flying sites Dist V need least member State has experience acquiring field therefore can relay experience others 1997 coming end need pick club State PR md name 1997 CLUB YEAR Tenn Miss etc Dist V honor accordingly framed plaque free re-chartering fee 1998 time get mag will have already picked committee will honored Associate Vice President its area Let mention 2 District servants among good ones have working free serve Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fields H does excellent job Dorothy took over husband Burnie passed away no drop quality service Thanks Dorothy Also Ken Blackwell RC Contest Coordinator perfect position Ken going computer & organizing CDs etc quicker communication Thanks Ken. Something else have new 18 minute tape Im giving away members living Dist V supurb Its called HOW AIRPLANES FLY entertaining want write Ill mail pay postage feel perfect showing Club meetings have question you?? Im allowed take polls poll What best size tape Club meetings? 15-18 minutes 30 minutes 60 minutes? Write tell Ive noticed times club meetings turn lights back after watching important hour tape everybody has gone home Tell best size tape Club meeting made pictures Fayette Ga flyers sponsored KING PEACH ELECTRIC models fly silently electric powered Meet Randy Hawkins CD Mike McGowen Dave Zeigler Gene Norman CD Mike holding typical electric powered model No noise No neighbor complaints right next golf course Heres Dave Zeigler again Dave puts programs youth groups Teaches flying features 10-inch span 6 gram Feather model 8-inch span Swallow model Archer H 2 weeks ago covered AVIATORS FALL FLY-IN restricted IMAA members & AMA sponsored Gainesville H flying Gators snap some important officials overseeing event CD Lyman Slack John Marsh Ed Callaway David Gaddy Tom Bloodworth Tom Rhodes Russ Lewis Red Scholefield Larry Roe visited event announced Red Scholefield now AMA Associate Vice President Tom Rhodes way deserves special mention help has provided starting up computer District yuck CD Lyman Slacks pretty wife Marilyn Slack keeping bookwork straight big FALL FLY-IN event have say contestants important officials very nice Gainesville FLYING GATORS RC fling attended SEBRING INTL RACEWAY sponsored Giant Scale affair restricted IMAA & AMA members Donald Trammel CD N Jim Lee President Highland RC Club Don Trammel Contest Director WHERE EAGLES SOAR Sebring Fun-fly above Sue Gary Ballard Gary flying scratch-built model 2 Saito 45s tn tt forgot mention have new DISPLAY COORDINATOR Dist V Russell Mobley tn Augusta Georgia has agreed monitor AMA material Mail Shows Thanks Russell. h 1998 157 Illinois Indiana / Kentucky / Missoun Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norndge IL 60656-3224 Home 708 457-0565 Fax 708 457-2177 E-Mail Internet ayabauer@charliecnaiitedu Associate Vice Presidents Illinois Dab & Scott Justice 1565 Franzen Beneenville IL 60106 John Ksllend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Psrenti 1920 Buckiegham Weatcheater IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Worden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indiana Ron Ballsrd 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Bussell 5000W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedtord IN 47421-3108 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Eoa 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 746-5834 Missouri Bob Underwood 32 Hollandbuah Ct St Charlen Mo 63304 Eve 314 939-3394 Ken Booher 1016 North Eant Barnea Dr Lena Summit MO 64086 816 524-7307 Frequency Coordinator Cal Orr RR 1 Boa 1238 Higginaville MO 64037 660 584-6264 Fax 660 564-6285 Webmaster Gary Parenti 11001 Martindale Dr Weatcheater IL 60154 Eve 708 531-9556 District VI will soon have Web page maybe read will able reach page via link AMA page As start new year district committee formedan electronic committee Members will include anyone has helped save flying field instrumental securing new field idea list web page names e-mail addresses short statement about flying site problem solution worked out members must willing share scenario other club wish member electronic committee e mail information outlined above Congratulations order district About 21% district membership voted recent election shows interested district officials number votes cast highest recent history want join countdown Century Flight 2003 first flights Wright brothers occurred 1903 During year-long series events Century Flight celebration will commemorate history flight dream future aviation information about joining event contact 2003 Committee 1152 West Third St Dayton OH 45407 Maybe club can become part big celebration held Dayton year 2003 COLUMBIA IL Club #1366 Columbia R/C Flying Club spent afternoon Boy Scout Troop 320 teaching some basics model aviation flight Club president C Overy welcomed scouts introduced club members Club member W Crame pictured below held tech session scouts explaining everything construction actual flight Several members club let scouts leaders try hand flying some beginner type planes M Dehn pointing D King instructing first flight next picture has B Graves hat helping student line scouts waiting turn Next have G Davis boldly letting scout fly plane buddy box scouts really learn quickly B Graves supplied information pictures ST LOUIS MO following idea has come J Schitka letter says shall attempt outline idea having national CB channel order modelers parts country may able contact others coming going contests trade shows what have group Thermaleers Lone Eagles St Louis always convoy CBs channel 14 constant chatter takes monotony out trip also keeps everyone alert case car trouble lots help available making call contact another AMA member simply say AMA john out St Louisif copy come back Sounds like good idea next trip Ill have CB channel 14 Schifka also suggests AMA Headquarters might want have base station air helping members during big events Muncie Another good idea Let know what think ST LOUIS MO following two pictures W Bramsch dont have guess about hobby hasnt club featured column answer simple Nothing has sent Members models model details needed Pictures mall show swap meet etc also welcome Again sure supply names members pictured Model Aviation aiIE1lie]tU 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 Millar 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 6496 5 Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Al Schwartz 2787 Fernwood Roseville MN 55113 Ph 612633-2286 East Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Ph 810486-4800 colunm being written during December Holiday season holiday season happy time great deal sadness must relate District VII members what happening District VH Vice President Don Benffield has taken seriously ill illness has come very suddenly Dons illness has diagnosed advanced bone cancer has hospital currently home being treated daily radiation hopes stopping some pain discomfort Dons spirits remain high very weak Until Don regains enough strength help writing monthly column has asked help out way name Mike Alewine Don have building flying crashing model airplanes together about 50 years now Don avid sport radio control flyer lean towards engine collecting vintage control line stunt flying Dons MADMAN control line airplane still hangs workshop along original Orwick 64 will report some local activities am currently aware As information about activities outside immediate area becomes available will include column have pictures comments information about activities etc please send AMA headquarters plainly marked District VII material will forwarded inclusion column very active group control line flyers Minneapolis Piston Poppers has monthly freeze fly field locai vocational college Several members have obtained Seasons flyer status several others working club came up wonderful idea foster control line flying Several members built finished lot control line trainers trainers given several local hobby shops new flyer purchases control line engine given trainers really looking forward seeing lot trainers spring Minnesota weather permits During month November several members Tri Valley radio control club put presentation Young Eagles group presentation took place ThunderBird Aviation complex Flying Cloud Airport near Minneapolis must add involvement Young Eagles group project Don Bentfield Minnesota 4-H Aviation Coordinator Judy Rice have put together aspects radio control flying presented including long discussion about helicopters questions asked Young Eagles indicated very good grasp general aviation concepts theory flight final touch occurred Steve Flaten started ran engine ducted fan F-16 Twenty thousand small hangar area opened lot young eyes very wide response presentation model aviation picked up least six new members group twenty March year next group Young Eagles will have different presentation radio control flying Tn Valley has made field clubhouse available class room presentation will followed lunch several trainers buddy boxes will put service give youngsters some real stick time February 6 through February 8 Minnesota Department Transportation presented Aviation Exposition Target Center Minneapolis aspects aviation represented exposition Minnesota Association Modeling Clubs organization Don founded several years ago representation several areas Displays working models radio control control line aircraft present Model Engine Collectors Association also display swap meet part exposition About fifty thousand people exposed aviation model aviation result exposition Please remember send pictures comments information about activities etc AMA headquarters inclusion column As Don would say Are having fun yet? ramliar inesota Condolen MinnenanaPaul MN 55 104-1 So Don Bentfield best stated own humble words first District VP column am I--After talking lot modelers around country guess Im just part majority AMA members enjoys sport its personal rewards building flying important being some nicest people world Don will truly sadly missed tesy Carl Maroney AMA Special Services Director March 1998 159 d tc stm Ii ld •ii 11I ummu i q &e] h i Arkansas Louisiana New Monica Oklahoma Teoas 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 Blase 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 817 662-5587 Sandy Frank 105 N Brazos St Weatherford TX 76086 817 599-7131 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 1261/2 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 Gene Kent 2811 Cork Cove San Antonio TX 78230 210 308-8043 E-mail genekent@junocom AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 817 467-9211 last column representative brings mixed emotions AMA has part life years always taken granted Never wildest dreams did ever imagine amount time took serve position properly always did should have done often just enough time reason welcome relief responsibility Yet will miss intense involvement modelers operation organization never imagined would want attend functions either asked come didnt make sincere apology also never realized scarce time could become came things like would hope realize now AMA lot just place get insurance outset AMA organized serve proliferate modeling over country pool money organization what us could manage alone high point last EC meeting last November introduction Education Committee high level educators mission introduce modeling curriculum school systems action will serving us long after us involved today have passed Personally like think 50 100 years now will modelers doing knowing something what today urge particular teach join endeavor involved phase modeling another wouldnt reading object what basically FUN FUN important part modeling life what else could importance Think about positive things has happened past three years inventive ways clubs have found provide secure own flying sites Some have able finance purchase own property Others have worked within communities make place activity Without site group terrible disadvantage cant last long Flying safely has key points operation club field club has basic rule fly alone particularly important operating larger engines seen today Make mistake small engine can cause nasty cut big mills mistake can cause much serious injury Obeying basic Safety Code should clubs by-laws can go long way make site secure recently asked make some sort ruling about what perceived unsafe flying clubs field Since have no authority make such ruling reply clubs board directors and/or its officers responsible safety therefore preservation site great deal difference between flying ability two pilots rest club nearly accomplished problem can arise comes air safety stands reason flier sport model will have ability cope big Lazer type doing maneuvers right over runway Somehow sanity must prevail such situations safe solution worked out adults As always what best majority has take precedence doing maneuvers over runway others flying has basic etiquette long time Back November hard working member San Antonio Prop Busters R/C Club Jim Branaum went trouble organizing roast yours truly highly complimented little apprehensive about could just visualize no showing up Well much surprise quite few did come About highest compliment could have imagined other Keith Storey 8th AMA president coming way California boyhood heroes came lovely wife Anita accompanied other Johnny Davis Johnny Davis wrote West Coast Tips column Model Airplane News back late 940s hung word mans wealth measured friends truly am well off Thank Like have served EC have job business run have little time building flying own models hope now get back building flying again have plans some Rubber models hope build soon kits before WW II either could nut build didnt have patience late big brother saved huge surprise turn up certainly havent much time build lately read should really back building board Model Aviation late 1950s Astro Hog king Midland Tx Hi-Sky RIG Club held Calln Hogs Fly-In Sig Mfg supported event sent people down attend Heres Dennis Robbins ran events Hi-Sky club 23 entrants 28 Hogs Fly-In Hogs powered engines 40s 1 20s Jim Ruple gets ready start 40 Hog left Big Hog 120 4-C HOGS seem go forever shot Steve Bird Dallas helping Rick Strange buddy box what looks like perfect weather ciate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Troy Lapp 1618 Houston Dr Bismarck ND 58504 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Don Moden 410 Hail St Salina 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 News Colorado Letter Russ Miller name Dennis Brooks spoke over phone several years ago Jack Merritt Custom Hobbies heart transplant looking AMA help him am writing after reading latest District TX article Octobers ModelAviation am club am AIVIA member reason am club broke neck several times resulting number limitations am allowed drive cannot travel 20 minutes way twice week car doesnt mean dont support promote hobby industry teach model rocketry local elementary school built 42 rockets display launching National Scout Jamboree red white blue Big Brute canTed American Flag aloft attached shock cord chute ejected flag hung proudly beneath told dont fly anymore either buy RIC airplanes cars boats garage sales recondition Almost find homes people new hobby keep several sailplanes hand others borrow leam have hard time looking up fly Ijust bought EPP TG-3 kit Dave Sanders EPP Corsair kit Mark Mech get durable aircraft loan out work computers develop and/or translate hobby oriented educational programs between platforms Apple-Mac-IBM back tools time available everyone area has some hobby interest As 4-H counselor worked kids took first County year finished high second State model rockets Junior Grand Champion plastic models Clubs important expand capabilities pooling resources experience dedicated hobbyist can still work keep hobbies alive youth young adults today 75 year old/young father-in-law has taken up RIC cars visits three nephews either fly R/C run R/C cars boats launch rockets draw interest time run cars 2 foot Energizer Bunny monster truck chassis up down street Demonstrations local school rockets electric control line aircraft draw kids parents programs fly COX Bearcat electric control line inside gym show simple can put meat tray foam skis after 21 inch snow flew off snow Getting out enjoying sports draws people dont agree have build own start out no time invested first time crashes dont turn away sports used equipment bought prudently gets people lower costs advances such EPP foam Bounce dont Break aircraft add draw people dont want club get out own find way enjoy hobby Most importantly please take time talk people activities draw get first time students running cars boats planes neighborhood sign-ups school enclosed photo transportation extending hobbies cart street-legal cart Colorado classified electric wheel chair neighbor helped build trailer out Sears Car lop Carrier garage sale 10 inch wheeled wagon lets cany kits teaching model rocketry metal models plastic models year round types weather have thunder storms driven through 12 inches snow reach classes cart has lights turn signals amber strobe horn windshield wiper heater fan stereo yes trailer lights work through normal trailer harness hookup always way people help Most people just forget ask offer Just because someone sport does mean wont help out asked may join up What happens say no ask someone else youre trying must busy dying close Dennis Brooks Converted PAR CAR Golf Cart weather electric wheel chair Letter Russ Miller LOVE-AIR R/C club Loveland Colorado hosted 4th annual BIG BIRD FESTIVAL August 16th 17th 1997 Took Show Road year due loss club field fall 1996 Fifty seven pilots New Mexico Texas Nebraska Wyoming Colorado made trip Al Wards field Akron Colorado registered 91 Giant Scale planes 2-day event event began Saturday evident number motor homes trailers lining several hundred feet runway pilots arrived Friday planning having full weekend fun registration inspection complete thing pilot fly fly did 307 flights loggeda new record event Pilots rewarded flying improving chances winning great prizes Four IMAA legal kits other valuable items given away pilots throughout weekend thanks generosity sponsors Sunny skies steady crosswinds prevalent weekend field great shape because Al Ward Jr traveled way Florida few days before event prepare field though runway fairly small grass surrounded area made takeoffs landings uneventful tasks Official flying ended 400 pm Saturday after evening rain shower another first recorded eventNight flight Bob Hinze Gering NE Don Lorentzen Thornton CO put show people camping out Everyone witnessed flights amazed what radio controlled airplane can after sun goes down event came close 200 pm Sunday grand prize raffle drawing Readyto-Fly Giant Kadet Senior scratch built modified Jack Quinn being won Bill Kim Gallagher new Love-Air R/C flying site currently under construction 600-foot x 50-foot paved runway complete improvements planned during next year So mark 3rd weekend August calendar plan join us 5th annual BIG BIRD FESTIVAL Plans underway make best yet Darwin Idler South half pits Saturday afternoon Kim & Bill Gallagher winner raffle plane Jack Quinn builder h 1998 161 Anzona California / Hawaii Nevada / Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone 602 708-0222 E-mail richh@primenetcom http//ama-1 Ocom/ama Associate Vice Presidents Darwin Barrie Scottsdale Arizona 602 946-8955 Don Goeschl Lancaster California 805 940-6606 Darlene Frederick Santa Rosa California 707 525-8815 Marc Karpowich Logan Utah 801 752-3639 Brian Nelson Morgan Hill California 408 463-0907 Dave Pinjuv Las Vegas Nevada 702 656-1772 Al Williamson Chula Vista California 619 427-4039 Frequency Coordinators Elroy Marez Sacramento California 714 540-4935 See laat months column tor additional AVPa Coordinatora 1997 Elections. 1997 AMA elections completed would like once again thank members district show support Though District X ticket uncontested AMA members demonstrated remarkable participation annual election process Though can attributed part size district also illustrates tremendous interest concern shared members District X Thank support vote confidence As look next three years dawning new millennium go still significant challenges facing aeromodeling Academy Model Aeronautics modeling industry continued decline membership loss flying sites infringement upon hobby brought Federal local regulations certainly top list critical issues Have done enough Are doing enough doing right things meet mitigate challenges downward trend AMA membership has continued past five years loss flying sites especially sun-rich areas country continues alarming rate Federal local regulations regarding EPA land use development recreational properties have become more obstructive facilitative As densely populated urban areas grow expand encroach upon shrinking open space resources competition use recreational properties has become fierce What will year 2000 bring model aviation Interestingly enough question whether AMA should take leadership role resolving issues has raised should AMA play leadership role aeromodeling industry merely membership organization established provide member benefits such insurance competition rules specialty gift items must admit left dumbfounded question posed thirty years have member organization have never considered anything less leader THE leader aeromodeling industry Quite honestly looking liability insurance hats T-shirts could find number alternatives marketplace products However nowhere else industry individual modelers represented collectively national level uniformly meet profound challenges facing sport/hobby part will endeavor ensure AMA recognizes fulfills its leadership role model aviation Over upcoming term will ardently work towards preservation recognition model aviation legitimate viable recreational outlet children families adults will strive continued acquisition development preservation aeromodeling flying sites will work towards expanding efforts bringing enrichment aeromodeling youth model builders tomorrow Till next time. Keep em safe Keep em flyn Model Aviation right young face belongs 11 year old Tony Luby Mesa AZ Tonys huge smile reflects immense pride receiving Junior Award youngest flyer Eighth Air Force Fall Scale Fly-in Oct 4-5 held new Superstition Skypark Las Vegas Radio Control Club hosts 1997 Las Vegas Sahara Tournament Champions October 23-26 annual aerobatic event brings together championship pilots around world compete prestigious radio controlled aerobatic competitions ever held years championship trophy went Quique Somenzini Argentina total 83712 points southwestern desert springs life 97198 winter flying season kicks off Eighth Annual Arizona Jet Rally held Nov 21-23 Arizona Model Aviators new world class Superstition Skypark Mesa event drew 68 pilots upwards 100 aircraft Great aerobatic performances thing cooking up William G Bennett Field LVRC Club held its traditional club cookout during event years bode fare included whole turkey cooked peanut oil Mmmm. Good Kim McKays ground crew looks maneuvers ducted fan jet trainer around pattern Kim husband Ted R owners Hobbies Etc steadfast supporters modeling activity hobby local flying clubs Hi] 1 g [v32]Ui [e DIE 1 U Alaska Idaho Montana / Oregon / Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 97213-0090 503 234-4439 EMAIL vpxi@pacifiercom Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 15618 NE 56th Way Redmond WA 98052 Al Culver Boa 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkinson 319 Yellowstone Billings MT 59101 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NB 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 Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Boa 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Snaer 781 Lillonet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Dick Snaer AVP NW Washington sent photos words about whats going upper Western valley Heres Dicks report North Puget Sound R/C events happenings small amount editing get Column August 1996 Skagit County RC Club forced leave longtime flying site Milltown Rd Club members pulled together another site found has turned out dream field pilots leasing three acres land open field approximately 180 acres acres adjoining behind flying area NO TREES biggest difference site field planted grass cut four five times year animal feed Buildings moved truck/trailers old site new maintain pristine looks site club building committee designed built new building enclose club equipment porta-potry building built using modular method wall panels built pre assembled Skagit County Regional Airport Bayview Airport hangar donated boss club members panels erected assembled locked together hangar Next panels disassembled trucked new flying site reassembled site located near Lyman WA nine miles east Sedro Woolley 07 miles south Hiway 20 third year row Skagit County R/C Club has held weight lifting contest started Carlton Molesworth featured Model Aviation last year basic contest rule aircraft power must furnished OS 40FP engine cannot modified other rules aircraft must capable flying 60 sec land safely runway year have activity ever four contestant teams specially designed aircraft weight lifting capability has amazing weight lifted ballast does include weight aircraft contest flights may made through October 31st 1st Place Winners Freck s Foolish Fixup lifted 221b 8oz Pilot Gerry Freck center Engineers George Yewell 1 John Torillor 2nd Place Ugly David lifted 201b 2oz left Engineers Deene Almvig Walt Gerfen Pilot Lynn King aircraft innovative employing large wing area using special Selig lifting airfoil three very active glider competition 3rd Place Atlas II Lifted 121b lOoz Ted Hendrikson Cliff Corbow Pilot event originator Carlton Molesworth 4th Place Large modified wing Senior Kadet Lifted 12# 4 oz Pilot Don Baker Skagit County R/C Club has very active youth group under direction Doug Wedin also club instructors Five members group have soloed year just flying however Doug has great shop five building stations two Saturdays month members youth group come also learn building skills Doug reports some interested building flying has interested joining Some initial equipment used group trainer planes donated various club members younger members Tercil Glider Club Skagit County R/C Club Tim Vandenheuvel gave us great report experiences AMA nationals year father drove Burlington WA Muncie Tim could participate Soaring hand-launch glider events main point met wonderful people competition didnt get way competitors being very friendly helpful IMAA North Puget Sound Big Bird chapter along IMAA Fraser Valley chapter MAAC held second annual sanctioned AMA Big Bird event Bell Air RC Flyers field July 27th another outstanding event lots help both IMAA groups about 70 aircraft participating Next years event scheduled two days July 25 & 26 1998 will held new Skagit County R/C Club flying site Whidbey Island Big Bird fly-in held August Bob Carpenter again doing fine job Contest Director fantastic flying site should giant scale pilots calendars Dick also sent name photo owner builder flyer C-47 Nov Col flown Bell Air Big Bird Chuck Bower member Whidbey Island R/C Club North Puget Sound Big Birds IMAA chapter owns airplane first time aircraft flown flown Big Bird events during 1996 well Chuck did great job building Ziroli plans uses two Zenoah 38s power Chuck Bower Gooney Bird Clint Avery did outstanding job CD Bell Air Big Bird started 1990 Ralph Graham Richard Anderson 98s Bell Air Big Bird event will held June 6&7 h 1998 163
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A AMews Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 WA i i ii 4 li Prater Museum Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 ol great pleasures being Museum Director working closely outstanding people really committed Academy museum future aeromodeling As probably know exists army evangelical aeromodelers truly mission spread gospel model aviation its potential enhance peoples enjoyment life None knowledge ardent intrepid AMA Historian Norm Rosenstock being Year Pioneer since Norm certainly great Pioneers Aeromodeling asked Norm words wisdom would like share membership Perhaps could comment reason have devoted much life aeromodeling Norm said need build case statement supporting value aeromodeling know could make contribution Sure Gary Norm replied thick Brooklyn accent Ill see what can Norm being excellent writer sent following interesting story recommendation its conclusion could very well become slogan Year Pioneer some years now Florida has known retirement Village le upon reaching retirement years come live warm climate enjoy condo style living seems suit limits amount maintenance maximizes leisure time have available themselves wife however choose live own house working-class community problem come poorly equipped new lifestyle Some turn golf some tennis part lost often laughingly referred Condo Commandos day wife informs has invited friend husband over coffee conversation evening Youll like husband wife informed s very interesting guy ng through before steeled myselffor meeting After introductions made ourselves comfortable living room conversation turned favorite topic What keep busy asked didnt know answer Keep Busy cleverly turned question around said him What Well answered get up morning take walk shower have breakfast 1 read New York Times [he was] former New Yorker cover cover what asked baited breath Well after breakfast go down pool guys [and I] have interesting conversation About what asked Oh don t know politics news business said what asked impatiently Well time wife go out supper after supper Well go clubhouse play cards till time go bed Very interesting day Yea pretty much enjoy Yea its great So tell said What keep busy didnt know tell him insulting him belittling lifestyle life like running marathon treadmill lot action takes nowhere looked man saw someone could mistaken father age wise yet ten years junior poor man spent life chasing dollar support family provide retirement never during years did find hobby interest could turn to focus enjoy retirement years gifts may have gotten birthdays never got gift life model building go club sflyingfield see retired modelers received gift see gentlemen mid-70s mid-80s active enjoying life focused functioning ever hear phrase What keep busy Moral story Give someone gift life introduce modeling Nice story Norm Im sure members out would agree model aviation has greatest gifts have ever received Norms case can tell daily passes gift others unselfishly gives time intelligence back aeromodeling community through work AMA Historian because feels need give back model aviation part what model aviation has given him others have passed gift along others through participation other educational recreational historical activities relating aeromodeling moment such opportunity opening up new way Museum Patron Fund launching its first organized annual gift campaign Actually sustaining gift campaign would better terminology because foundation museum programming advancement very process conducting annual fund will make membership knowledgeable about museum understanding its mission therefore supportive its programming Museum Patron Program Annual Campaign essence process museum reaches out invites its potential supporters share fulfillment its mission museums effective strategy invite involve bond members museum making Academys major strengths Year Pioneer encourage consider giving back part aeromodelings gift life through participation Museum Patron Program little $25 will receive Cloud 9 museums newsletter museum pin patch bumper sticker However since cost premiums just few dollars less contribution would encourage membership meaningful gift clubsSupporting Patrons $100 Sustaining Patrons $500 Life Patrons $1000 Its sure bet gift life worth times amounts h 1998 149 View HQ See Page 176 SMIEV LW AMAs HistoryPast Present Future John Worth Famous Today Hall Fame Tomorrow several months have described problem modify existing HOF selection procedure enable deserving older candidates elected still us based likelihood might live long enough receive honor person problem became reality recently case nationally- worldrenowned Scale champion Bob Wischer finally got named Hall fame 1997 years after wife Dolly become Hall Famer Bob notified selection several months later died before presented award fact before selection announced Model Aviation situation brought up point bone contention past years nominee far less likely selected living time voting Bob Wischers case suggests died some months before voting would have selected Thats what history seems indicate procedure Hall Fame selection does treat living deceased alike basic problem limiting number picked year voting tends favor still us few can picked year out dozens nominated will make dont make among oldest candidates odds against making lifetimes unless factor applied procedure expand number can selected based age candidate Regardless what may happen change current situation special program scheduled 1998 recognize older citizens yet Hall Fame well-deserving honor September Muncie opening event conjunction Society Antique Modelers annual Championships will hold Celebration Pioneers will focus limited have reached age 70 present appears special awards will presented suitably honor have sponsored peers special Hall Fame situation being considered may modify Pioneers event addition normal Hall Fame election year typically finished mid-year special election might held candidates 70 years older will voted expectation awards would made Pioneers banquet would help assure deserving older candidates would get elected still us Meanwhile may useful look todays younger potential candidates may considered Hall Fame election 5 10 years now cases achievements reasons nominating someone become prominent until perspective passing years enables someones contribution stand out connection may interesting think about whether fame alone enough justify consideration Hall Fame example may become famous winning contests producing engines being public eye doing something unusual things themselvesit generally concededare qualifications selection conjunction other factors may well support nomination include some form public service product development improves state art promotion techniques enable others improve skills etc fame helps making name familiar voting factor whichright notmay provide edge over someone else well known may beside point important factor concerning Hall Fame Nobody gets elected unless nominated other words fame itself does get anyone nominated unless fame inspires someone else write up submit nomination form Implicit procedure too potential candidates nominate themselvesit expected someone else will act spokesperson An interesting situation relates Often nomination submitted because some people assume famous name already Hall Fame Unless see list Hall Fame may easy make assumption Next month may publish current list help make sure someone should Hall Fame submitted doesnt mean lacking candidates typically about 50 per year select five six candidates usually promoted friends dont have much chance get elected simply because dont compare well others same year some years may 10 candidates deserving consideration comparison candidates got elected previous years yet because usual process limits inductees handful others elected may may considered future years Lacking qualification standard uniform means assuring selections made consistent basis Although can proud respect already Hall Fame seems ought improve system Food thoughtdoes anybody care Model Aviation C 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 Aeromodelers Airway telephone requests dial 317 287-1256 extension 201 210 fax requests use 317 7410057 $10 minimum credit card orders e 9 Mike Stokes AMA Education Coordinator 5151 F Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 Starting months column will cover old subject using new theme Education What going will get good questions ones will try answer coming months become educated ourselves Since October 20 joined Academy staff have whirlwind ride Thanks Bob Underwood Jay Mealy have managed remain reasonably focused what am educationmy own first foremost initial trilogy Distant Learning Program completed during first three weeks Muncie two live broadcasts Ball State Universitys studios sent classrooms throughout Indiana focused grades 4-6 purpose programs introduce young people world aviation through use models direct communication third part trilogy Higher Farther Faster broadcast live National Model Aviation Museum estimated broadcasts reached audience excess 30000 persons time have made video copies program will soon available AMA clubs wish work schools community programs intended entertainment club meetings although possible members might learn November 8 Education Committee met Muncie formulate Management Plan better provide direction goals AMAs educational programs Chairing Committee Gordon Schimmel Also attendance Education Committee members Charles Kelley Rocco Ferrario Charles Smith Bob Underwood myself Members attendance Charlie Bauer representing district Executive Council meeting Chip Mull previous engagement unique group individuals extremely heavy educational background modeler several full-scale pilots belief model aviation classroom provides basis future Conmiittee coming months programs develop implemented fact plan profile Education Committee member month starting next month chairman Partnership 1 state being partner participation 2 relationship partners joint interest association 3 association two partners business enterprise b contract such association created c people associated area partnerships will reading lot about column day age few individuals virtually no organizations can go alone AMA no exception nowhere evident field education Last year AMA EAA Experimental Aircraft Association partnered first Aeromodeling Academy held EAAs Aviation Center Oshkosh Wisconsin year will two Aeromodeling Academies held first June Muncie second July Oshkosh programs will officially announced next months Model Aviation March will attending 31st NCASE National Congress Aviation Space Education Conference St Louis Missouri AMA booth will set up will giving presentations attendees educators conference NCASE project set up coordinated Civil Air Patrol CAP headquartered Maxwell AFB Alabama AMA has also partnered Radio Control Hobby Trade Association RCHTA well Radio Control Manufacturers Association RICMA 1998 1999 education focus partnerships EAA CAP RCHTA RICMA just beginning new exciting era get message out promote hobbylsport bring new members young old have have plan partners concern has past few years focus will years come YES Program Submissions Bob Underwood turning over Education Director reigns inquiries YES Youth Education Stipend program requests funding under program should submitted directly Education Coordinator Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 E Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 can also reached phone 765 2871256 ext 272 E-mail mikes @modelaircraftorg Product/Program Endorsement years have saying what wonderful hobby because have least 10000 ways same thingand work just pick suits style abilities go mind subject endorsing product program best constantly comes up feeling educational side program has trne educational merit appears effectively accomplish what originator mind can used similar situations other educators will list AMA Education Directory However being listed directory still does guarantee program will work everyone nor meant endorsement AMA just provides modeler/educator searching ideal/perfect program larger list choose currently reviewing several programs deal primarily classroom Instruction As review process completed programs may added list Certainly programs accepted under YES grants will added list As gain experience process will look expanding education criteria flight instruction felt program lacking does fit needs members will communicate directly originatornot open forum Again will endorse program over another because variables Having said time draw first installment close So until next month learn something new dayotherwise wasted day NATIONS DUE Nominations offices President Vice Presidents Districts V IX due Headquarters Academy Model Aeronautics June 1 1998 Any AMA Open member may submit nomination nominee must Leader Member Academy must reside District letter acceptance nominee must file AMA Headquarters June 5 1998 10 days prior published meeting date nominee must also submit resume professional qualifications model aviation experience resume should include limited following 1 statement regarding Leader Member status including date conferred 2 Background following areas may apply nominee Management experience b Financial background c Insurance employment and/or expertise d Legal background e Technical background including areas aeronautics electronics especially radio frequency propagation usage acoustic noise studies analy areas engineering necs aeromodeling St noted elected nati uld hay sati March 1998 151 Doug Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Femwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 787-7454 friend said tried read column month too numbers Like people didnt enjoy told him would try put little information just numbers know lot like numbers will try mix up content column has lot inquiry two people last month regarding procedures get tax exempt status model airplane clubs government does like give status just anyone organization seeks 501c3status must organized charitable educational scientific religious purpose model airplane clubs just will qualify proper code section us 501c7 social recreation clubs easier get As usual forms filed IRS No 1023 Other forms may need filed will depend type activities participate filing requirements state Form 1023 nine pages length prepared before tax simplification lot attachments will apply model airplane clubs have special problem will glad help may apply Recognition Exemption Organization Publication 557 explains rules procedures governing tax exempt status available IRS locality Superintendent Documents US Government Printing Office Washington DC 20402 Two little boys hospital asks other Are medical surgical other little boy says dont know whats difference first boy says medical sick before came surgical made sick after came Until Later folks thats right annual AMA/Charles Hampson Grant Scholarships will awarded once again 1998 Charles Hampson Grant 1894-1987 early birds interest knowledge aviation influenced inspired aeromodeling activities modelers special emphasis young people program established tribute Charlie Grant further dream youth participation model aviation Funded donations general revenue scholarship program has lifesaver young people families Grants totaling approximately $20000 awarded 1997 deadline receipt applications April 30 1998 AMA member know young person has AMA member past three years considering pay university education should advise him get forms apply simple procedure supporting documentation verify facts figures required individuals high school applications go before AMA Scholarship Committee evaluates individuals test scores grade-point average community modeling service records schedule set funds awarded will available prior start school year opportunity missed funds Dont left wishing done time now Call AMA Headquarters 765 2871256 ask Mary Lou Vojslavek extension 201 request application forms mailed same day 152 Model Aviation ecticut / Maine / Massachusette New Hampshire / Rhode Island Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 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 Hookaett NH 031 06-1077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1866 MAINE MODEL EXPO 1998 EXPO will held Westbrook High School Saturday March 28 1998 will displays aircraft cars boats clinics Monooting battery maintenance vacuum bagging covering etc Subject weather will flying demonstrations outside Food refreshments will available well raffle $200 admission charge $100 under 12 Call RAY ROBINS HOBBY CENTER 207 797-5196 RAY LABONTE 207 892-7994 information 1998 BERKSHIRE MALL SHOW event takes place Berkshire Mall route 8 just North Pittsfield MA date 1998 March 2 1-22 information call John Larese 413 6648480 1997 BERKSHIRE MALL SHOW mall show combined effort several area clubs Last year clubs involved Tunnel City RIC Club Southern Berkshire RIC Club Pittsfield R/C Club Scahaghticoke Prop Busters Mall management provides space ADAMS CO-OPERATIVE BANK provides trophies JOE SORRENTINO Barn Speed Hobbies Lee does much work provides some merchandise Club members put long hours during two daysthanks YOUTH MEMBERSHIPS Now good time encourage younger people join AMA fee $100 Model Aviation $1200 magazine bargain Also Clubs may want consider gift subscriptions local school libraries cost $1200 may encourage some people join j 1998 153 Bill Senecal Joe Sorrentino Some people received trophies provided Adams Co-trophies aircraft Second left Larry Bussiere won best operative Bankof show Al Marchand areas raffle tickets sold tAth Scale model Italian Piagglo P136L Royal Gull Amphibian Rich Flinchbaugh Newport Rhode Island scratch built Electric Powered model Scientext Plans has 5-foot wingspread powered 2 Astro iSs Jomar SM 4 speed control 16 SR 1700 batteries Airtronics FM Radio flying weight 8 lbs lovely Model family friend Ms Alexandra Foley recognized Artist Newport Area AMA table display given prominent position MA Suggestion Line Have suggestion about magazine Let us know Model Aviation k]fl Suggestion Line phone 317 288-4899 extension 223 Tom Mosca B-17 aircraft • 1 ki d 1 [ iii 1 1 1e] 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 @gramercyioscom Dave Babcock 445 Siockien Street Highisiowrr NJ 08520-4501 Roy Brown USAE AFOENT CMR 480 eox 585 APO AE 09703 Ray Joschkos 59 Liorogotoc Street St Jawes NY 1 i78111 James M Lewis PO ei Ogdeoborg NY 1 3669-0061 Dave Mathewson sos ei 3 Carorios NY 13031 Bill Miller PO Sos 335 Prioceton Jonction NJ 09550 Tom Morray 31 Voorirees Orrvn Sosiriog Ridge NJ 07920 Marlene Nikodem 407 Willow Street Lockyort NY 14094 Bill Poptbress 2 Hewlock Coon Sasgerties NY 12477 Adam Battler 41 Perry Aoeooe Lathorrr NY 12110-2433 Terry Terrenoire 101 Swrthtreid Endicoft NY 13760-4329 Freqoency Coordinator Lon Seater 53 Airport Osroego Covoty Airport FuSon NY 13069 310 599-6093 cant start months column saying very sincere ~Thanksrr helped re-elect VP position Ill spend next three years trying justify confidence Fran McElwee Hall Fame Induction Lets talk about recent VIP district Mr Fran McElwee As know Fran 1997 Model Aviation Hall Fame inductee Fran started building model airplanes 1927 competitor starting 1934 Free Flight Gas Rubberr towline Hand-Launched Gliders flew very successfully competition against such notables Shereshaw Shulman Golberg Garami 1942 Franrs love aviation led him join US Army Air Corps cadet 1944 received wings sent Ceremony England join 339th Fighter Group 8th Air Force As P-5 1 jockey Fran flew 29 fighter escort missions leading bombers over Germany Before end war Europe credited two victoriesan Fw 190 262 hit silk once after mid-air collision another P-5 Luckily both pilots hailed out successfully As soon Fran got back States picked up left off model aviation time member Linden Model Aircraft club club active during 1930-1950s Seventeen members old club came see Frans induction Hall Fame Fran won 1st place UC Stunt NY Daily Mirror meets 1946 1947 also won 1st place RC meets 1947 1948 Dallas TX Nationals 1951 placed 2nd Navy RC bombing event 1972 until 1982 Fran member Alpha Squadron Pennsylvaniathe first AMA show team During shows Fran flew Flying Saucer plane reminiscent inverted surfboard Saucer deployed banner flight dropped prior landing Crowd reaction messages banner always positive 30 years 1946 through 1976 Fran designed unique planes published plans articles general model magazine readers US Europe saying Gee didnt know could about Control Line semi-scale P-S 1 designed axial rolls chapter nine Norm Rosenstocks book Tales Ancient Modeler Fran referred R/C Guru time respects still August 12th year group about 100 modelers met luncheon help Fran celebrate induction Model Aviation Hall Fame AMA President Dave Brown flew Ohio make formal presentation Dave Brown presents Hall Fame plaque Fran addition Dave guest speakers included Bob McKay prime mover behind McElwee Hall Fame nomination Leon Shulman life-long friend Fran fellow member Hall Fame three other Hall Fame members able help Fran celebrate addition Leon Shulman saw Ben Shereshaw Joe Beshar attendance Notable AMA members abound District II Fran attended celebration lovely wife Jean group family members Fran Jean feeding 200 foster children McElwees have taken care over years Clan Mc Flwee showed up help celebrate end celebration Fran presented brand new Robot RC plane design recreated master modeler Bob McKay model including necessary radio gear gifi Tuesday Morning Breakfast Club group modelers gather Tuesday morning discuss crash week innovation moment other matters importance model aviation enthusiast According Fran ship flies like dream having lunch modelers table tabulated total number years model aviation represented table final tally 3675 years model aviation experience room top table number 11 405 years experience Someone said sure Joe Beshar could remember 3675 yearsbut think kidding Fran hearty congratulations us hobby honor richly deserved Model Aviation ciate Vise Presidents Em] kb I] ri ilim i i iej io / Pennsylvania West Virginia Bob Brown Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Caigary Coca Colcnbcs OH 43229-2008 614 e91-1643 David H Eiiis 5261 DeWis Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 304 776-140e Neison Gocid 1944 idoho Street Ailentown PA 18103-e519 610 797-k597 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 412 925-3266 Dosaid Kiopp 637 Harsiiton Coort Trappe PA 19426-2206 610 409-0129 Frank Noii 4573 [came Road Dayton OH 45449 513 435-9232 Matthew Turowski RR63 Sos 294 Dogwood Drive Droms PA 16222 717 622-0430 Joseph S Vialay 1381 Crankrook Drion P09cc 851 Macmee OH 43537-3062 Frequency Coordinator John Cottie 1012 Wyoming Avence Forty Fort PA 19704 Phone 717 267-8970 EVENT SANCTIONS Are events being planned upcoming flying season club its too early apply AMA sanction Quite often specific conflicts can alleviated early application District Contest Coordinators have years loyal service membership special note thanks Marge Weisenbach Nelson Gould LEHIGH VALLEY RADIO CONTROL SOCIETY LVRCS Club Nazareth Pennsylvania some good news five acre flying site included portion land being preserved Pennsylvania Farmland Preservation Program will ensure use field years come Pennsylvania Governor Tom Ridge presided over ceremony Representing LVRCS President Bob LeFevre AVP Nelson Gould Bob LeFevre Nelson Gould Pennsylvania Farmland Preservation Ceremony urban sites becoming very hard secure preservation program could viable avenue use site procurement interested contact AVP Nelson Gould additional information AVP MATT TUROWSKI Please note change address Matt Turowski now lives Drums Pennsylvania near Hazleton new address RR #3 Box 294 Dogwood Drive Drums Pa 18222 TUSCARORA RIC CLUB Aerorama 98 will held June 1 Tuscarora State Park non-competitive event introduce public model aviation Various facets hobby such giant scale aerobatic helicopters demonstrated competent fliers event held cooperation Pennsylvania State Park System gentlemen help make Tuscarora Aerorama success GREATER CINCINNATI RADIO CONTROL CLUB Congratulations Greater Cincinnati Radio Control Club qualifying 1998 Gold AMA Leader Club public service certainly provides positive image aeromodeling TOLEDO WEAK SIGNALS Weak Signals SAM meet always success years event yielded 32 entries CD Paul Schmitz Bob Krisley SAM meet Andrew Latowski enlarged Strato Streak THANK YOU Recently wife pleasure full scale flying day long time modeling friends Mark Powelson Marks PT-17 provides nostalgic view real flying flying Mark John Graham introduced wife JoAnne full scale aerobatics know JoAnne wouldnt believe enjoyed loops rolls Thanks gentlemen great day flying Powelson John Graham Bob Brown PT-17 March 1998 155 Lehigh Valley Clubs flying site Delaware Distnot Columbia Maryland INorth Carolina / Virginia Chuck Foreman Vice President 412 Pine Cone Ct Kill Devil Hill NC 27948 Phone 919441-5855 Fax 919441-6554 cforeman@ modelaircraftorg 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 Waynesboro 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 ASHEVILLE-BUNCOMBE AEROMODELERS following information taken High Flyer news letter Asheville Buncombe Aeromodelers THE PREZ SEZ ITS OURS Dale Wright said greatest moments hobby related life hear signed agreement land fill Buncombe commissioners Asheville Buncombe Aeromodelers reality Too often past have misfortune learning flying sites have lost What pleasure know now have access site has potential become long term asset club Recently AMA sent out Leader Member survey Leader Members AMA district 3599 surveys sent out 239 returned District IV 10 Leader Members took time fill out questionnaire return AMA very good showing Leader Members though response low some very good ideas suggestions As result response Leader Members took time answer questionnaire now have Leader Member committee committee will have its first meeting just prior next council meeting scheduled February 20th 1998 committee members Dave Brown Joyce Hager Charlie Bauer myself chairman Now time sure club has least Leader Member will information sent committee Leader Members have expressed interest really being active Leader Members later committee develops program ELIZABETH CITY R/C CLUB photo some members aircraft display parking lot WalMartTM Elizabeth City NC show result building contest people visiting show voted airplane liked best NEW BERN AEROMODELERS New Bern Aeromodelers its social event year Saturday Oct 4th Fun Fly over 40 people attended event weather beautiful little no wind lots sunshine temperatures 70s photo shows some activities HOWARD COUNTY RIC CLUB photo shows member club about launch bi-plane semi-annual float fly Centennial Lake Columbia MD Piedmont Model Aircraft Club Fun-Fly/Fly-In club field Sat Oct 11th six clubs participated event photo flightline THE FREDERICKSBURG AEROMASTERS Fredericksburg Aeromasters exhibited model aircraft flew Radio Control models Orange County Airport Saturday September 27th Eighteen members brought twentyeight model airplanes participate Orange County Expo 97 two photos show members participated aircraft display II lot photos sent did appear month due lack space Some will next months column Last least GO TAKE KID FLYING AND SIGN UP NEW AMA MEMBER Model Aviation WESTERN PIEDMONT MODEL AIRCRAFT CLUB Western Alabama / Flonda / Georgia / Mississippi Puerto Rico / South Carolina / Tenneaaee Jim McNeiII Vice President 817 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Phone 205 322-2127 FAX 205 252-2654 E-mail lemcneill@Iueocom WEB-PAGE Ed Hartley KCRC http//wwwdatawldcom/kcrc Associate Vice Presidents Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacoia FL 32514 Wilbelmina Chihasa 2826 Arbor Place Keonvilie TN 37517 John G Cooper 4788 Cloister Cove Memyslo TN 38118 James M Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr New Albany MS 38652 William T Haywood 4 Robie Circle Fsiey AL 36035 Karl Hensel 383 Briamosd 842 Meridian MS 35305 Louise Izzo 256 Huotridge Way Wicteroprings FL 32708 Richard Jackson 2118 Thorelee Dr N Charleston SC 25405 Chris Joiner 55 Lee Rd 238 Phesio City AL 36867 Dr John Martin 21a0 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Puebls Pass Anniston AL 36206 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyrna GA 30082 Clittord Scholefield 4138 NW 33rd Place Gainesville FL 32606 Frank Tiano 15300 Estancia Lane West Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Duzer 3604 N River Rd Gainesville GA 30506 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Joseph Micalizzi HC 866 Boo 10357 Pajardo Puerto Rico 00738 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fields 183W Strickland Rd loterlachen FL 32148 Phone 904 684-2517 RC Contest Coordinator Kenneth Blackwell 207W Sandoreek Rd Enterprise AL 36330 Phone 334 347-4721 District have some 314 Chartered Clubs other District America Most clubs publish monthly newsletter issue notice meet Effective immediately am turning out District Newsletter once twice month exchange basis Dist V Club will mail newsletter can get substantial discount postage using Pre-sorted other US mail methods Please mail club newsletter can mail Ted Hartley has nice web page District http/wwwrepattemnxsnet Ted KCRC Knoxville Tenn Newly appointed Associate Vice President Red Scholefield Gainesville edits District E-mail newsletter computer does nice job E-mail redscho@gnvfdtnet Please read next blurb little unpleasant perhaps necessary Southern state few days ago arrived Giant Scale fly-In right after tragic event gentleman gone way off himself very large model run motor very large motor very large propeller told CD over over over go off himself aiways take someone him hold airplane starting engine Suddenly accidentally sustained very bad cut arm between elbow shoulder Witnesses said looked half cut off flyers ran over tried stop bleeding tourniquet did no good spectator reached squeezed artery held until medics arrived almost immediately Injured person OK now havent mentioned names names except YOU name Dont YOU go off corner play model engine yourself Dont YOU disobey Contest Director tells something Dont need BIG engine BIG prop get bad cut cut myself 020 motor time myself hold nasty cut hand drive home other started include very recent ugly experience limited vehicle communication after talking AMA President Hes good too decided good outweighed bad mention District V fans like pictures have couple other things touch promised AMA officials last Council meeting Id start committee get keep flying sites Dist V need least member State has experience acquiring field therefore can relay experience others 1997 coming end need pick club State PR md name 1997 CLUB YEAR Tenn Miss etc Dist V honor accordingly framed plaque free re-chartering fee 1998 time get mag will have already picked committee will honored Associate Vice President its area Let mention 2 District servants among good ones have working free serve Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fields H does excellent job Dorothy took over husband Burnie passed away no drop quality service Thanks Dorothy Also Ken Blackwell RC Contest Coordinator perfect position Ken going computer & organizing CDs etc quicker communication Thanks Ken. Something else have new 18 minute tape Im giving away members living Dist V supurb Its called HOW AIRPLANES FLY entertaining want write Ill mail pay postage feel perfect showing Club meetings have question you?? Im allowed take polls poll What best size tape Club meetings? 15-18 minutes 30 minutes 60 minutes? Write tell Ive noticed times club meetings turn lights back after watching important hour tape everybody has gone home Tell best size tape Club meeting made pictures Fayette Ga flyers sponsored KING PEACH ELECTRIC models fly silently electric powered Meet Randy Hawkins CD Mike McGowen Dave Zeigler Gene Norman CD Mike holding typical electric powered model No noise No neighbor complaints right next golf course Heres Dave Zeigler again Dave puts programs youth groups Teaches flying features 10-inch span 6 gram Feather model 8-inch span Swallow model Archer H 2 weeks ago covered AVIATORS FALL FLY-IN restricted IMAA members & AMA sponsored Gainesville H flying Gators snap some important officials overseeing event CD Lyman Slack John Marsh Ed Callaway David Gaddy Tom Bloodworth Tom Rhodes Russ Lewis Red Scholefield Larry Roe visited event announced Red Scholefield now AMA Associate Vice President Tom Rhodes way deserves special mention help has provided starting up computer District yuck CD Lyman Slacks pretty wife Marilyn Slack keeping bookwork straight big FALL FLY-IN event have say contestants important officials very nice Gainesville FLYING GATORS RC fling attended SEBRING INTL RACEWAY sponsored Giant Scale affair restricted IMAA & AMA members Donald Trammel CD N Jim Lee President Highland RC Club Don Trammel Contest Director WHERE EAGLES SOAR Sebring Fun-fly above Sue Gary Ballard Gary flying scratch-built model 2 Saito 45s tn tt forgot mention have new DISPLAY COORDINATOR Dist V Russell Mobley tn Augusta Georgia has agreed monitor AMA material Mail Shows Thanks Russell. h 1998 157 Illinois Indiana / Kentucky / Missoun Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norndge IL 60656-3224 Home 708 457-0565 Fax 708 457-2177 E-Mail Internet ayabauer@charliecnaiitedu Associate Vice Presidents Illinois Dab & Scott Justice 1565 Franzen Beneenville IL 60106 John Ksllend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Psrenti 1920 Buckiegham Weatcheater IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Worden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indiana Ron Ballsrd 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Bussell 5000W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedtord IN 47421-3108 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Eoa 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 746-5834 Missouri Bob Underwood 32 Hollandbuah Ct St Charlen Mo 63304 Eve 314 939-3394 Ken Booher 1016 North Eant Barnea Dr Lena Summit MO 64086 816 524-7307 Frequency Coordinator Cal Orr RR 1 Boa 1238 Higginaville MO 64037 660 584-6264 Fax 660 564-6285 Webmaster Gary Parenti 11001 Martindale Dr Weatcheater IL 60154 Eve 708 531-9556 District VI will soon have Web page maybe read will able reach page via link AMA page As start new year district committee formedan electronic committee Members will include anyone has helped save flying field instrumental securing new field idea list web page names e-mail addresses short statement about flying site problem solution worked out members must willing share scenario other club wish member electronic committee e mail information outlined above Congratulations order district About 21% district membership voted recent election shows interested district officials number votes cast highest recent history want join countdown Century Flight 2003 first flights Wright brothers occurred 1903 During year-long series events Century Flight celebration will commemorate history flight dream future aviation information about joining event contact 2003 Committee 1152 West Third St Dayton OH 45407 Maybe club can become part big celebration held Dayton year 2003 COLUMBIA IL Club #1366 Columbia R/C Flying Club spent afternoon Boy Scout Troop 320 teaching some basics model aviation flight Club president C Overy welcomed scouts introduced club members Club member W Crame pictured below held tech session scouts explaining everything construction actual flight Several members club let scouts leaders try hand flying some beginner type planes M Dehn pointing D King instructing first flight next picture has B Graves hat helping student line scouts waiting turn Next have G Davis boldly letting scout fly plane buddy box scouts really learn quickly B Graves supplied information pictures ST LOUIS MO following idea has come J Schitka letter says shall attempt outline idea having national CB channel order modelers parts country may able contact others coming going contests trade shows what have group Thermaleers Lone Eagles St Louis always convoy CBs channel 14 constant chatter takes monotony out trip also keeps everyone alert case car trouble lots help available making call contact another AMA member simply say AMA john out St Louisif copy come back Sounds like good idea next trip Ill have CB channel 14 Schifka also suggests AMA Headquarters might want have base station air helping members during big events Muncie Another good idea Let know what think ST LOUIS MO following two pictures W Bramsch dont have guess about hobby hasnt club featured column answer simple Nothing has sent Members models model details needed Pictures mall show swap meet etc also welcome Again sure supply names members pictured Model Aviation aiIE1lie]tU 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 Millar 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 6496 5 Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Al Schwartz 2787 Fernwood Roseville MN 55113 Ph 612633-2286 East Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Ph 810486-4800 colunm being written during December Holiday season holiday season happy time great deal sadness must relate District VII members what happening District VH Vice President Don Benffield has taken seriously ill illness has come very suddenly Dons illness has diagnosed advanced bone cancer has hospital currently home being treated daily radiation hopes stopping some pain discomfort Dons spirits remain high very weak Until Don regains enough strength help writing monthly column has asked help out way name Mike Alewine Don have building flying crashing model airplanes together about 50 years now Don avid sport radio control flyer lean towards engine collecting vintage control line stunt flying Dons MADMAN control line airplane still hangs workshop along original Orwick 64 will report some local activities am currently aware As information about activities outside immediate area becomes available will include column have pictures comments information about activities etc please send AMA headquarters plainly marked District VII material will forwarded inclusion column very active group control line flyers Minneapolis Piston Poppers has monthly freeze fly field locai vocational college Several members have obtained Seasons flyer status several others working club came up wonderful idea foster control line flying Several members built finished lot control line trainers trainers given several local hobby shops new flyer purchases control line engine given trainers really looking forward seeing lot trainers spring Minnesota weather permits During month November several members Tri Valley radio control club put presentation Young Eagles group presentation took place ThunderBird Aviation complex Flying Cloud Airport near Minneapolis must add involvement Young Eagles group project Don Bentfield Minnesota 4-H Aviation Coordinator Judy Rice have put together aspects radio control flying presented including long discussion about helicopters questions asked Young Eagles indicated very good grasp general aviation concepts theory flight final touch occurred Steve Flaten started ran engine ducted fan F-16 Twenty thousand small hangar area opened lot young eyes very wide response presentation model aviation picked up least six new members group twenty March year next group Young Eagles will have different presentation radio control flying Tn Valley has made field clubhouse available class room presentation will followed lunch several trainers buddy boxes will put service give youngsters some real stick time February 6 through February 8 Minnesota Department Transportation presented Aviation Exposition Target Center Minneapolis aspects aviation represented exposition Minnesota Association Modeling Clubs organization Don founded several years ago representation several areas Displays working models radio control control line aircraft present Model Engine Collectors Association also display swap meet part exposition About fifty thousand people exposed aviation model aviation result exposition Please remember send pictures comments information about activities etc AMA headquarters inclusion column As Don would say Are having fun yet? ramliar inesota Condolen MinnenanaPaul MN 55 104-1 So Don Bentfield best stated own humble words first District VP column am I--After talking lot modelers around country guess Im just part majority AMA members enjoys sport its personal rewards building flying important being some nicest people world Don will truly sadly missed tesy Carl Maroney AMA Special Services Director March 1998 159 d tc stm Ii ld •ii 11I ummu i q &e] h i Arkansas Louisiana New Monica Oklahoma Teoas 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 Blase 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 817 662-5587 Sandy Frank 105 N Brazos St Weatherford TX 76086 817 599-7131 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 1261/2 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 Gene Kent 2811 Cork Cove San Antonio TX 78230 210 308-8043 E-mail genekent@junocom AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 817 467-9211 last column representative brings mixed emotions AMA has part life years always taken granted Never wildest dreams did ever imagine amount time took serve position properly always did should have done often just enough time reason welcome relief responsibility Yet will miss intense involvement modelers operation organization never imagined would want attend functions either asked come didnt make sincere apology also never realized scarce time could become came things like would hope realize now AMA lot just place get insurance outset AMA organized serve proliferate modeling over country pool money organization what us could manage alone high point last EC meeting last November introduction Education Committee high level educators mission introduce modeling curriculum school systems action will serving us long after us involved today have passed Personally like think 50 100 years now will modelers doing knowing something what today urge particular teach join endeavor involved phase modeling another wouldnt reading object what basically FUN FUN important part modeling life what else could importance Think about positive things has happened past three years inventive ways clubs have found provide secure own flying sites Some have able finance purchase own property Others have worked within communities make place activity Without site group terrible disadvantage cant last long Flying safely has key points operation club field club has basic rule fly alone particularly important operating larger engines seen today Make mistake small engine can cause nasty cut big mills mistake can cause much serious injury Obeying basic Safety Code should clubs by-laws can go long way make site secure recently asked make some sort ruling about what perceived unsafe flying clubs field Since have no authority make such ruling reply clubs board directors and/or its officers responsible safety therefore preservation site great deal difference between flying ability two pilots rest club nearly accomplished problem can arise comes air safety stands reason flier sport model will have ability cope big Lazer type doing maneuvers right over runway Somehow sanity must prevail such situations safe solution worked out adults As always what best majority has take precedence doing maneuvers over runway others flying has basic etiquette long time Back November hard working member San Antonio Prop Busters R/C Club Jim Branaum went trouble organizing roast yours truly highly complimented little apprehensive about could just visualize no showing up Well much surprise quite few did come About highest compliment could have imagined other Keith Storey 8th AMA president coming way California boyhood heroes came lovely wife Anita accompanied other Johnny Davis Johnny Davis wrote West Coast Tips column Model Airplane News back late 940s hung word mans wealth measured friends truly am well off Thank Like have served EC have job business run have little time building flying own models hope now get back building flying again have plans some Rubber models hope build soon kits before WW II either could nut build didnt have patience late big brother saved huge surprise turn up certainly havent much time build lately read should really back building board Model Aviation late 1950s Astro Hog king Midland Tx Hi-Sky RIG Club held Calln Hogs Fly-In Sig Mfg supported event sent people down attend Heres Dennis Robbins ran events Hi-Sky club 23 entrants 28 Hogs Fly-In Hogs powered engines 40s 1 20s Jim Ruple gets ready start 40 Hog left Big Hog 120 4-C HOGS seem go forever shot Steve Bird Dallas helping Rick Strange buddy box what looks like perfect weather ciate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Troy Lapp 1618 Houston Dr Bismarck ND 58504 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Don Moden 410 Hail St Salina 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 News Colorado Letter Russ Miller name Dennis Brooks spoke over phone several years ago Jack Merritt Custom Hobbies heart transplant looking AMA help him am writing after reading latest District TX article Octobers ModelAviation am club am AIVIA member reason am club broke neck several times resulting number limitations am allowed drive cannot travel 20 minutes way twice week car doesnt mean dont support promote hobby industry teach model rocketry local elementary school built 42 rockets display launching National Scout Jamboree red white blue Big Brute canTed American Flag aloft attached shock cord chute ejected flag hung proudly beneath told dont fly anymore either buy RIC airplanes cars boats garage sales recondition Almost find homes people new hobby keep several sailplanes hand others borrow leam have hard time looking up fly Ijust bought EPP TG-3 kit Dave Sanders EPP Corsair kit Mark Mech get durable aircraft loan out work computers develop and/or translate hobby oriented educational programs between platforms Apple-Mac-IBM back tools time available everyone area has some hobby interest As 4-H counselor worked kids took first County year finished high second State model rockets Junior Grand Champion plastic models Clubs important expand capabilities pooling resources experience dedicated hobbyist can still work keep hobbies alive youth young adults today 75 year old/young father-in-law has taken up RIC cars visits three nephews either fly R/C run R/C cars boats launch rockets draw interest time run cars 2 foot Energizer Bunny monster truck chassis up down street Demonstrations local school rockets electric control line aircraft draw kids parents programs fly COX Bearcat electric control line inside gym show simple can put meat tray foam skis after 21 inch snow flew off snow Getting out enjoying sports draws people dont agree have build own start out no time invested first time crashes dont turn away sports used equipment bought prudently gets people lower costs advances such EPP foam Bounce dont Break aircraft add draw people dont want club get out own find way enjoy hobby Most importantly please take time talk people activities draw get first time students running cars boats planes neighborhood sign-ups school enclosed photo transportation extending hobbies cart street-legal cart Colorado classified electric wheel chair neighbor helped build trailer out Sears Car lop Carrier garage sale 10 inch wheeled wagon lets cany kits teaching model rocketry metal models plastic models year round types weather have thunder storms driven through 12 inches snow reach classes cart has lights turn signals amber strobe horn windshield wiper heater fan stereo yes trailer lights work through normal trailer harness hookup always way people help Most people just forget ask offer Just because someone sport does mean wont help out asked may join up What happens say no ask someone else youre trying must busy dying close Dennis Brooks Converted PAR CAR Golf Cart weather electric wheel chair Letter Russ Miller LOVE-AIR R/C club Loveland Colorado hosted 4th annual BIG BIRD FESTIVAL August 16th 17th 1997 Took Show Road year due loss club field fall 1996 Fifty seven pilots New Mexico Texas Nebraska Wyoming Colorado made trip Al Wards field Akron Colorado registered 91 Giant Scale planes 2-day event event began Saturday evident number motor homes trailers lining several hundred feet runway pilots arrived Friday planning having full weekend fun registration inspection complete thing pilot fly fly did 307 flights loggeda new record event Pilots rewarded flying improving chances winning great prizes Four IMAA legal kits other valuable items given away pilots throughout weekend thanks generosity sponsors Sunny skies steady crosswinds prevalent weekend field great shape because Al Ward Jr traveled way Florida few days before event prepare field though runway fairly small grass surrounded area made takeoffs landings uneventful tasks Official flying ended 400 pm Saturday after evening rain shower another first recorded eventNight flight Bob Hinze Gering NE Don Lorentzen Thornton CO put show people camping out Everyone witnessed flights amazed what radio controlled airplane can after sun goes down event came close 200 pm Sunday grand prize raffle drawing Readyto-Fly Giant Kadet Senior scratch built modified Jack Quinn being won Bill Kim Gallagher new Love-Air R/C flying site currently under construction 600-foot x 50-foot paved runway complete improvements planned during next year So mark 3rd weekend August calendar plan join us 5th annual BIG BIRD FESTIVAL Plans underway make best yet Darwin Idler South half pits Saturday afternoon Kim & Bill Gallagher winner raffle plane Jack Quinn builder h 1998 161 Anzona California / Hawaii Nevada / Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone 602 708-0222 E-mail richh@primenetcom http//ama-1 Ocom/ama Associate Vice Presidents Darwin Barrie Scottsdale Arizona 602 946-8955 Don Goeschl Lancaster California 805 940-6606 Darlene Frederick Santa Rosa California 707 525-8815 Marc Karpowich Logan Utah 801 752-3639 Brian Nelson Morgan Hill California 408 463-0907 Dave Pinjuv Las Vegas Nevada 702 656-1772 Al Williamson Chula Vista California 619 427-4039 Frequency Coordinators Elroy Marez Sacramento California 714 540-4935 See laat months column tor additional AVPa Coordinatora 1997 Elections. 1997 AMA elections completed would like once again thank members district show support Though District X ticket uncontested AMA members demonstrated remarkable participation annual election process Though can attributed part size district also illustrates tremendous interest concern shared members District X Thank support vote confidence As look next three years dawning new millennium go still significant challenges facing aeromodeling Academy Model Aeronautics modeling industry continued decline membership loss flying sites infringement upon hobby brought Federal local regulations certainly top list critical issues Have done enough Are doing enough doing right things meet mitigate challenges downward trend AMA membership has continued past five years loss flying sites especially sun-rich areas country continues alarming rate Federal local regulations regarding EPA land use development recreational properties have become more obstructive facilitative As densely populated urban areas grow expand encroach upon shrinking open space resources competition use recreational properties has become fierce What will year 2000 bring model aviation Interestingly enough question whether AMA should take leadership role resolving issues has raised should AMA play leadership role aeromodeling industry merely membership organization established provide member benefits such insurance competition rules specialty gift items must admit left dumbfounded question posed thirty years have member organization have never considered anything less leader THE leader aeromodeling industry Quite honestly looking liability insurance hats T-shirts could find number alternatives marketplace products However nowhere else industry individual modelers represented collectively national level uniformly meet profound challenges facing sport/hobby part will endeavor ensure AMA recognizes fulfills its leadership role model aviation Over upcoming term will ardently work towards preservation recognition model aviation legitimate viable recreational outlet children families adults will strive continued acquisition development preservation aeromodeling flying sites will work towards expanding efforts bringing enrichment aeromodeling youth model builders tomorrow Till next time. Keep em safe Keep em flyn Model Aviation right young face belongs 11 year old Tony Luby Mesa AZ Tonys huge smile reflects immense pride receiving Junior Award youngest flyer Eighth Air Force Fall Scale Fly-in Oct 4-5 held new Superstition Skypark Las Vegas Radio Control Club hosts 1997 Las Vegas Sahara Tournament Champions October 23-26 annual aerobatic event brings together championship pilots around world compete prestigious radio controlled aerobatic competitions ever held years championship trophy went Quique Somenzini Argentina total 83712 points southwestern desert springs life 97198 winter flying season kicks off Eighth Annual Arizona Jet Rally held Nov 21-23 Arizona Model Aviators new world class Superstition Skypark Mesa event drew 68 pilots upwards 100 aircraft Great aerobatic performances thing cooking up William G Bennett Field LVRC Club held its traditional club cookout during event years bode fare included whole turkey cooked peanut oil Mmmm. Good Kim McKays ground crew looks maneuvers ducted fan jet trainer around pattern Kim husband Ted R owners Hobbies Etc steadfast supporters modeling activity hobby local flying clubs Hi] 1 g [v32]Ui [e DIE 1 U Alaska Idaho Montana / Oregon / Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 97213-0090 503 234-4439 EMAIL vpxi@pacifiercom Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 15618 NE 56th Way Redmond WA 98052 Al Culver Boa 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkinson 319 Yellowstone Billings MT 59101 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NB 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 Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Boa 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Snaer 781 Lillonet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Dick Snaer AVP NW Washington sent photos words about whats going upper Western valley Heres Dicks report North Puget Sound R/C events happenings small amount editing get Column August 1996 Skagit County RC Club forced leave longtime flying site Milltown Rd Club members pulled together another site found has turned out dream field pilots leasing three acres land open field approximately 180 acres acres adjoining behind flying area NO TREES biggest difference site field planted grass cut four five times year animal feed Buildings moved truck/trailers old site new maintain pristine looks site club building committee designed built new building enclose club equipment porta-potry building built using modular method wall panels built pre assembled Skagit County Regional Airport Bayview Airport hangar donated boss club members panels erected assembled locked together hangar Next panels disassembled trucked new flying site reassembled site located near Lyman WA nine miles east Sedro Woolley 07 miles south Hiway 20 third year row Skagit County R/C Club has held weight lifting contest started Carlton Molesworth featured Model Aviation last year basic contest rule aircraft power must furnished OS 40FP engine cannot modified other rules aircraft must capable flying 60 sec land safely runway year have activity ever four contestant teams specially designed aircraft weight lifting capability has amazing weight lifted ballast does include weight aircraft contest flights may made through October 31st 1st Place Winners Freck s Foolish Fixup lifted 221b 8oz Pilot Gerry Freck center Engineers George Yewell 1 John Torillor 2nd Place Ugly David lifted 201b 2oz left Engineers Deene Almvig Walt Gerfen Pilot Lynn King aircraft innovative employing large wing area using special Selig lifting airfoil three very active glider competition 3rd Place Atlas II Lifted 121b lOoz Ted Hendrikson Cliff Corbow Pilot event originator Carlton Molesworth 4th Place Large modified wing Senior Kadet Lifted 12# 4 oz Pilot Don Baker Skagit County R/C Club has very active youth group under direction Doug Wedin also club instructors Five members group have soloed year just flying however Doug has great shop five building stations two Saturdays month members youth group come also learn building skills Doug reports some interested building flying has interested joining Some initial equipment used group trainer planes donated various club members younger members Tercil Glider Club Skagit County R/C Club Tim Vandenheuvel gave us great report experiences AMA nationals year father drove Burlington WA Muncie Tim could participate Soaring hand-launch glider events main point met wonderful people competition didnt get way competitors being very friendly helpful IMAA North Puget Sound Big Bird chapter along IMAA Fraser Valley chapter MAAC held second annual sanctioned AMA Big Bird event Bell Air RC Flyers field July 27th another outstanding event lots help both IMAA groups about 70 aircraft participating Next years event scheduled two days July 25 & 26 1998 will held new Skagit County R/C Club flying site Whidbey Island Big Bird fly-in held August Bob Carpenter again doing fine job Contest Director fantastic flying site should giant scale pilots calendars Dick also sent name photo owner builder flyer C-47 Nov Col flown Bell Air Big Bird Chuck Bower member Whidbey Island R/C Club North Puget Sound Big Birds IMAA chapter owns airplane first time aircraft flown flown Big Bird events during 1996 well Chuck did great job building Ziroli plans uses two Zenoah 38s power Chuck Bower Gooney Bird Clint Avery did outstanding job CD Bell Air Big Bird started 1990 Ralph Graham Richard Anderson 98s Bell Air Big Bird event will held June 6&7 h 1998 163
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A AMews Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 WA i i ii 4 li Prater Museum Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 ol great pleasures being Museum Director working closely outstanding people really committed Academy museum future aeromodeling As probably know exists army evangelical aeromodelers truly mission spread gospel model aviation its potential enhance peoples enjoyment life None knowledge ardent intrepid AMA Historian Norm Rosenstock being Year Pioneer since Norm certainly great Pioneers Aeromodeling asked Norm words wisdom would like share membership Perhaps could comment reason have devoted much life aeromodeling Norm said need build case statement supporting value aeromodeling know could make contribution Sure Gary Norm replied thick Brooklyn accent Ill see what can Norm being excellent writer sent following interesting story recommendation its conclusion could very well become slogan Year Pioneer some years now Florida has known retirement Village le upon reaching retirement years come live warm climate enjoy condo style living seems suit limits amount maintenance maximizes leisure time have available themselves wife however choose live own house working-class community problem come poorly equipped new lifestyle Some turn golf some tennis part lost often laughingly referred Condo Commandos day wife informs has invited friend husband over coffee conversation evening Youll like husband wife informed s very interesting guy ng through before steeled myselffor meeting After introductions made ourselves comfortable living room conversation turned favorite topic What keep busy asked didnt know answer Keep Busy cleverly turned question around said him What Well answered get up morning take walk shower have breakfast 1 read New York Times [he was] former New Yorker cover cover what asked baited breath Well after breakfast go down pool guys [and I] have interesting conversation About what asked Oh don t know politics news business said what asked impatiently Well time wife go out supper after supper Well go clubhouse play cards till time go bed Very interesting day Yea pretty much enjoy Yea its great So tell said What keep busy didnt know tell him insulting him belittling lifestyle life like running marathon treadmill lot action takes nowhere looked man saw someone could mistaken father age wise yet ten years junior poor man spent life chasing dollar support family provide retirement never during years did find hobby interest could turn to focus enjoy retirement years gifts may have gotten birthdays never got gift life model building go club sflyingfield see retired modelers received gift see gentlemen mid-70s mid-80s active enjoying life focused functioning ever hear phrase What keep busy Moral story Give someone gift life introduce modeling Nice story Norm Im sure members out would agree model aviation has greatest gifts have ever received Norms case can tell daily passes gift others unselfishly gives time intelligence back aeromodeling community through work AMA Historian because feels need give back model aviation part what model aviation has given him others have passed gift along others through participation other educational recreational historical activities relating aeromodeling moment such opportunity opening up new way Museum Patron Fund launching its first organized annual gift campaign Actually sustaining gift campaign would better terminology because foundation museum programming advancement very process conducting annual fund will make membership knowledgeable about museum understanding its mission therefore supportive its programming Museum Patron Program Annual Campaign essence process museum reaches out invites its potential supporters share fulfillment its mission museums effective strategy invite involve bond members museum making Academys major strengths Year Pioneer encourage consider giving back part aeromodelings gift life through participation Museum Patron Program little $25 will receive Cloud 9 museums newsletter museum pin patch bumper sticker However since cost premiums just few dollars less contribution would encourage membership meaningful gift clubsSupporting Patrons $100 Sustaining Patrons $500 Life Patrons $1000 Its sure bet gift life worth times amounts h 1998 149 View HQ See Page 176 SMIEV LW AMAs HistoryPast Present Future John Worth Famous Today Hall Fame Tomorrow several months have described problem modify existing HOF selection procedure enable deserving older candidates elected still us based likelihood might live long enough receive honor person problem became reality recently case nationally- worldrenowned Scale champion Bob Wischer finally got named Hall fame 1997 years after wife Dolly become Hall Famer Bob notified selection several months later died before presented award fact before selection announced Model Aviation situation brought up point bone contention past years nominee far less likely selected living time voting Bob Wischers case suggests died some months before voting would have selected Thats what history seems indicate procedure Hall Fame selection does treat living deceased alike basic problem limiting number picked year voting tends favor still us few can picked year out dozens nominated will make dont make among oldest candidates odds against making lifetimes unless factor applied procedure expand number can selected based age candidate Regardless what may happen change current situation special program scheduled 1998 recognize older citizens yet Hall Fame well-deserving honor September Muncie opening event conjunction Society Antique Modelers annual Championships will hold Celebration Pioneers will focus limited have reached age 70 present appears special awards will presented suitably honor have sponsored peers special Hall Fame situation being considered may modify Pioneers event addition normal Hall Fame election year typically finished mid-year special election might held candidates 70 years older will voted expectation awards would made Pioneers banquet would help assure deserving older candidates would get elected still us Meanwhile may useful look todays younger potential candidates may considered Hall Fame election 5 10 years now cases achievements reasons nominating someone become prominent until perspective passing years enables someones contribution stand out connection may interesting think about whether fame alone enough justify consideration Hall Fame example may become famous winning contests producing engines being public eye doing something unusual things themselvesit generally concededare qualifications selection conjunction other factors may well support nomination include some form public service product development improves state art promotion techniques enable others improve skills etc fame helps making name familiar voting factor whichright notmay provide edge over someone else well known may beside point important factor concerning Hall Fame Nobody gets elected unless nominated other words fame itself does get anyone nominated unless fame inspires someone else write up submit nomination form Implicit procedure too potential candidates nominate themselvesit expected someone else will act spokesperson An interesting situation relates Often nomination submitted because some people assume famous name already Hall Fame Unless see list Hall Fame may easy make assumption Next month may publish current list help make sure someone should Hall Fame submitted doesnt mean lacking candidates typically about 50 per year select five six candidates usually promoted friends dont have much chance get elected simply because dont compare well others same year some years may 10 candidates deserving consideration comparison candidates got elected previous years yet because usual process limits inductees handful others elected may may considered future years Lacking qualification standard uniform means assuring selections made consistent basis Although can proud respect already Hall Fame seems ought improve system Food thoughtdoes anybody care Model Aviation C 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 Aeromodelers Airway telephone requests dial 317 287-1256 extension 201 210 fax requests use 317 7410057 $10 minimum credit card orders e 9 Mike Stokes AMA Education Coordinator 5151 F Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 Starting months column will cover old subject using new theme Education What going will get good questions ones will try answer coming months become educated ourselves Since October 20 joined Academy staff have whirlwind ride Thanks Bob Underwood Jay Mealy have managed remain reasonably focused what am educationmy own first foremost initial trilogy Distant Learning Program completed during first three weeks Muncie two live broadcasts Ball State Universitys studios sent classrooms throughout Indiana focused grades 4-6 purpose programs introduce young people world aviation through use models direct communication third part trilogy Higher Farther Faster broadcast live National Model Aviation Museum estimated broadcasts reached audience excess 30000 persons time have made video copies program will soon available AMA clubs wish work schools community programs intended entertainment club meetings although possible members might learn November 8 Education Committee met Muncie formulate Management Plan better provide direction goals AMAs educational programs Chairing Committee Gordon Schimmel Also attendance Education Committee members Charles Kelley Rocco Ferrario Charles Smith Bob Underwood myself Members attendance Charlie Bauer representing district Executive Council meeting Chip Mull previous engagement unique group individuals extremely heavy educational background modeler several full-scale pilots belief model aviation classroom provides basis future Conmiittee coming months programs develop implemented fact plan profile Education Committee member month starting next month chairman Partnership 1 state being partner participation 2 relationship partners joint interest association 3 association two partners business enterprise b contract such association created c people associated area partnerships will reading lot about column day age few individuals virtually no organizations can go alone AMA no exception nowhere evident field education Last year AMA EAA Experimental Aircraft Association partnered first Aeromodeling Academy held EAAs Aviation Center Oshkosh Wisconsin year will two Aeromodeling Academies held first June Muncie second July Oshkosh programs will officially announced next months Model Aviation March will attending 31st NCASE National Congress Aviation Space Education Conference St Louis Missouri AMA booth will set up will giving presentations attendees educators conference NCASE project set up coordinated Civil Air Patrol CAP headquartered Maxwell AFB Alabama AMA has also partnered Radio Control Hobby Trade Association RCHTA well Radio Control Manufacturers Association RICMA 1998 1999 education focus partnerships EAA CAP RCHTA RICMA just beginning new exciting era get message out promote hobbylsport bring new members young old have have plan partners concern has past few years focus will years come YES Program Submissions Bob Underwood turning over Education Director reigns inquiries YES Youth Education Stipend program requests funding under program should submitted directly Education Coordinator Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 E Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 can also reached phone 765 2871256 ext 272 E-mail mikes @modelaircraftorg Product/Program Endorsement years have saying what wonderful hobby because have least 10000 ways same thingand work just pick suits style abilities go mind subject endorsing product program best constantly comes up feeling educational side program has trne educational merit appears effectively accomplish what originator mind can used similar situations other educators will list AMA Education Directory However being listed directory still does guarantee program will work everyone nor meant endorsement AMA just provides modeler/educator searching ideal/perfect program larger list choose currently reviewing several programs deal primarily classroom Instruction As review process completed programs may added list Certainly programs accepted under YES grants will added list As gain experience process will look expanding education criteria flight instruction felt program lacking does fit needs members will communicate directly originatornot open forum Again will endorse program over another because variables Having said time draw first installment close So until next month learn something new dayotherwise wasted day NATIONS DUE Nominations offices President Vice Presidents Districts V IX due Headquarters Academy Model Aeronautics June 1 1998 Any AMA Open member may submit nomination nominee must Leader Member Academy must reside District letter acceptance nominee must file AMA Headquarters June 5 1998 10 days prior published meeting date nominee must also submit resume professional qualifications model aviation experience resume should include limited following 1 statement regarding Leader Member status including date conferred 2 Background following areas may apply nominee Management experience b Financial background c Insurance employment and/or expertise d Legal background e Technical background including areas aeronautics electronics especially radio frequency propagation usage acoustic noise studies analy areas engineering necs aeromodeling St noted elected nati uld hay sati March 1998 151 Doug Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Femwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 787-7454 friend said tried read column month too numbers Like people didnt enjoy told him would try put little information just numbers know lot like numbers will try mix up content column has lot inquiry two people last month regarding procedures get tax exempt status model airplane clubs government does like give status just anyone organization seeks 501c3status must organized charitable educational scientific religious purpose model airplane clubs just will qualify proper code section us 501c7 social recreation clubs easier get As usual forms filed IRS No 1023 Other forms may need filed will depend type activities participate filing requirements state Form 1023 nine pages length prepared before tax simplification lot attachments will apply model airplane clubs have special problem will glad help may apply Recognition Exemption Organization Publication 557 explains rules procedures governing tax exempt status available IRS locality Superintendent Documents US Government Printing Office Washington DC 20402 Two little boys hospital asks other Are medical surgical other little boy says dont know whats difference first boy says medical sick before came surgical made sick after came Until Later folks thats right annual AMA/Charles Hampson Grant Scholarships will awarded once again 1998 Charles Hampson Grant 1894-1987 early birds interest knowledge aviation influenced inspired aeromodeling activities modelers special emphasis young people program established tribute Charlie Grant further dream youth participation model aviation Funded donations general revenue scholarship program has lifesaver young people families Grants totaling approximately $20000 awarded 1997 deadline receipt applications April 30 1998 AMA member know young person has AMA member past three years considering pay university education should advise him get forms apply simple procedure supporting documentation verify facts figures required individuals high school applications go before AMA Scholarship Committee evaluates individuals test scores grade-point average community modeling service records schedule set funds awarded will available prior start school year opportunity missed funds Dont left wishing done time now Call AMA Headquarters 765 2871256 ask Mary Lou Vojslavek extension 201 request application forms mailed same day 152 Model Aviation ecticut / Maine / Massachusette New Hampshire / Rhode Island Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 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 Hookaett NH 031 06-1077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1866 MAINE MODEL EXPO 1998 EXPO will held Westbrook High School Saturday March 28 1998 will displays aircraft cars boats clinics Monooting battery maintenance vacuum bagging covering etc Subject weather will flying demonstrations outside Food refreshments will available well raffle $200 admission charge $100 under 12 Call RAY ROBINS HOBBY CENTER 207 797-5196 RAY LABONTE 207 892-7994 information 1998 BERKSHIRE MALL SHOW event takes place Berkshire Mall route 8 just North Pittsfield MA date 1998 March 2 1-22 information call John Larese 413 6648480 1997 BERKSHIRE MALL SHOW mall show combined effort several area clubs Last year clubs involved Tunnel City RIC Club Southern Berkshire RIC Club Pittsfield R/C Club Scahaghticoke Prop Busters Mall management provides space ADAMS CO-OPERATIVE BANK provides trophies JOE SORRENTINO Barn Speed Hobbies Lee does much work provides some merchandise Club members put long hours during two daysthanks YOUTH MEMBERSHIPS Now good time encourage younger people join AMA fee $100 Model Aviation $1200 magazine bargain Also Clubs may want consider gift subscriptions local school libraries cost $1200 may encourage some people join j 1998 153 Bill Senecal Joe Sorrentino Some people received trophies provided Adams Co-trophies aircraft Second left Larry Bussiere won best operative Bankof show Al Marchand areas raffle tickets sold tAth Scale model Italian Piagglo P136L Royal Gull Amphibian Rich Flinchbaugh Newport Rhode Island scratch built Electric Powered model Scientext Plans has 5-foot wingspread powered 2 Astro iSs Jomar SM 4 speed control 16 SR 1700 batteries Airtronics FM Radio flying weight 8 lbs lovely Model family friend Ms Alexandra Foley recognized Artist Newport Area AMA table display given prominent position MA Suggestion Line Have suggestion about magazine Let us know Model Aviation k]fl Suggestion Line phone 317 288-4899 extension 223 Tom Mosca B-17 aircraft • 1 ki d 1 [ iii 1 1 1e] 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 @gramercyioscom Dave Babcock 445 Siockien Street Highisiowrr NJ 08520-4501 Roy Brown USAE AFOENT CMR 480 eox 585 APO AE 09703 Ray Joschkos 59 Liorogotoc Street St Jawes NY 1 i78111 James M Lewis PO ei Ogdeoborg NY 1 3669-0061 Dave Mathewson sos ei 3 Carorios NY 13031 Bill Miller PO Sos 335 Prioceton Jonction NJ 09550 Tom Morray 31 Voorirees Orrvn Sosiriog Ridge NJ 07920 Marlene Nikodem 407 Willow Street Lockyort NY 14094 Bill Poptbress 2 Hewlock Coon Sasgerties NY 12477 Adam Battler 41 Perry Aoeooe Lathorrr NY 12110-2433 Terry Terrenoire 101 Swrthtreid Endicoft NY 13760-4329 Freqoency Coordinator Lon Seater 53 Airport Osroego Covoty Airport FuSon NY 13069 310 599-6093 cant start months column saying very sincere ~Thanksrr helped re-elect VP position Ill spend next three years trying justify confidence Fran McElwee Hall Fame Induction Lets talk about recent VIP district Mr Fran McElwee As know Fran 1997 Model Aviation Hall Fame inductee Fran started building model airplanes 1927 competitor starting 1934 Free Flight Gas Rubberr towline Hand-Launched Gliders flew very successfully competition against such notables Shereshaw Shulman Golberg Garami 1942 Franrs love aviation led him join US Army Air Corps cadet 1944 received wings sent Ceremony England join 339th Fighter Group 8th Air Force As P-5 1 jockey Fran flew 29 fighter escort missions leading bombers over Germany Before end war Europe credited two victoriesan Fw 190 262 hit silk once after mid-air collision another P-5 Luckily both pilots hailed out successfully As soon Fran got back States picked up left off model aviation time member Linden Model Aircraft club club active during 1930-1950s Seventeen members old club came see Frans induction Hall Fame Fran won 1st place UC Stunt NY Daily Mirror meets 1946 1947 also won 1st place RC meets 1947 1948 Dallas TX Nationals 1951 placed 2nd Navy RC bombing event 1972 until 1982 Fran member Alpha Squadron Pennsylvaniathe first AMA show team During shows Fran flew Flying Saucer plane reminiscent inverted surfboard Saucer deployed banner flight dropped prior landing Crowd reaction messages banner always positive 30 years 1946 through 1976 Fran designed unique planes published plans articles general model magazine readers US Europe saying Gee didnt know could about Control Line semi-scale P-S 1 designed axial rolls chapter nine Norm Rosenstocks book Tales Ancient Modeler Fran referred R/C Guru time respects still August 12th year group about 100 modelers met luncheon help Fran celebrate induction Model Aviation Hall Fame AMA President Dave Brown flew Ohio make formal presentation Dave Brown presents Hall Fame plaque Fran addition Dave guest speakers included Bob McKay prime mover behind McElwee Hall Fame nomination Leon Shulman life-long friend Fran fellow member Hall Fame three other Hall Fame members able help Fran celebrate addition Leon Shulman saw Ben Shereshaw Joe Beshar attendance Notable AMA members abound District II Fran attended celebration lovely wife Jean group family members Fran Jean feeding 200 foster children McElwees have taken care over years Clan Mc Flwee showed up help celebrate end celebration Fran presented brand new Robot RC plane design recreated master modeler Bob McKay model including necessary radio gear gifi Tuesday Morning Breakfast Club group modelers gather Tuesday morning discuss crash week innovation moment other matters importance model aviation enthusiast According Fran ship flies like dream having lunch modelers table tabulated total number years model aviation represented table final tally 3675 years model aviation experience room top table number 11 405 years experience Someone said sure Joe Beshar could remember 3675 yearsbut think kidding Fran hearty congratulations us hobby honor richly deserved Model Aviation ciate Vise Presidents Em] kb I] ri ilim i i iej io / Pennsylvania West Virginia Bob Brown Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Caigary Coca Colcnbcs OH 43229-2008 614 e91-1643 David H Eiiis 5261 DeWis Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 304 776-140e Neison Gocid 1944 idoho Street Ailentown PA 18103-e519 610 797-k597 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 412 925-3266 Dosaid Kiopp 637 Harsiiton Coort Trappe PA 19426-2206 610 409-0129 Frank Noii 4573 [came Road Dayton OH 45449 513 435-9232 Matthew Turowski RR63 Sos 294 Dogwood Drive Droms PA 16222 717 622-0430 Joseph S Vialay 1381 Crankrook Drion P09cc 851 Macmee OH 43537-3062 Frequency Coordinator John Cottie 1012 Wyoming Avence Forty Fort PA 19704 Phone 717 267-8970 EVENT SANCTIONS Are events being planned upcoming flying season club its too early apply AMA sanction Quite often specific conflicts can alleviated early application District Contest Coordinators have years loyal service membership special note thanks Marge Weisenbach Nelson Gould LEHIGH VALLEY RADIO CONTROL SOCIETY LVRCS Club Nazareth Pennsylvania some good news five acre flying site included portion land being preserved Pennsylvania Farmland Preservation Program will ensure use field years come Pennsylvania Governor Tom Ridge presided over ceremony Representing LVRCS President Bob LeFevre AVP Nelson Gould Bob LeFevre Nelson Gould Pennsylvania Farmland Preservation Ceremony urban sites becoming very hard secure preservation program could viable avenue use site procurement interested contact AVP Nelson Gould additional information AVP MATT TUROWSKI Please note change address Matt Turowski now lives Drums Pennsylvania near Hazleton new address RR #3 Box 294 Dogwood Drive Drums Pa 18222 TUSCARORA RIC CLUB Aerorama 98 will held June 1 Tuscarora State Park non-competitive event introduce public model aviation Various facets hobby such giant scale aerobatic helicopters demonstrated competent fliers event held cooperation Pennsylvania State Park System gentlemen help make Tuscarora Aerorama success GREATER CINCINNATI RADIO CONTROL CLUB Congratulations Greater Cincinnati Radio Control Club qualifying 1998 Gold AMA Leader Club public service certainly provides positive image aeromodeling TOLEDO WEAK SIGNALS Weak Signals SAM meet always success years event yielded 32 entries CD Paul Schmitz Bob Krisley SAM meet Andrew Latowski enlarged Strato Streak THANK YOU Recently wife pleasure full scale flying day long time modeling friends Mark Powelson Marks PT-17 provides nostalgic view real flying flying Mark John Graham introduced wife JoAnne full scale aerobatics know JoAnne wouldnt believe enjoyed loops rolls Thanks gentlemen great day flying Powelson John Graham Bob Brown PT-17 March 1998 155 Lehigh Valley Clubs flying site Delaware Distnot Columbia Maryland INorth Carolina / Virginia Chuck Foreman Vice President 412 Pine Cone Ct Kill Devil Hill NC 27948 Phone 919441-5855 Fax 919441-6554 cforeman@ modelaircraftorg 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 Waynesboro 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 ASHEVILLE-BUNCOMBE AEROMODELERS following information taken High Flyer news letter Asheville Buncombe Aeromodelers THE PREZ SEZ ITS OURS Dale Wright said greatest moments hobby related life hear signed agreement land fill Buncombe commissioners Asheville Buncombe Aeromodelers reality Too often past have misfortune learning flying sites have lost What pleasure know now have access site has potential become long term asset club Recently AMA sent out Leader Member survey Leader Members AMA district 3599 surveys sent out 239 returned District IV 10 Leader Members took time fill out questionnaire return AMA very good showing Leader Members though response low some very good ideas suggestions As result response Leader Members took time answer questionnaire now have Leader Member committee committee will have its first meeting just prior next council meeting scheduled February 20th 1998 committee members Dave Brown Joyce Hager Charlie Bauer myself chairman Now time sure club has least Leader Member will information sent committee Leader Members have expressed interest really being active Leader Members later committee develops program ELIZABETH CITY R/C CLUB photo some members aircraft display parking lot WalMartTM Elizabeth City NC show result building contest people visiting show voted airplane liked best NEW BERN AEROMODELERS New Bern Aeromodelers its social event year Saturday Oct 4th Fun Fly over 40 people attended event weather beautiful little no wind lots sunshine temperatures 70s photo shows some activities HOWARD COUNTY RIC CLUB photo shows member club about launch bi-plane semi-annual float fly Centennial Lake Columbia MD Piedmont Model Aircraft Club Fun-Fly/Fly-In club field Sat Oct 11th six clubs participated event photo flightline THE FREDERICKSBURG AEROMASTERS Fredericksburg Aeromasters exhibited model aircraft flew Radio Control models Orange County Airport Saturday September 27th Eighteen members brought twentyeight model airplanes participate Orange County Expo 97 two photos show members participated aircraft display II lot photos sent did appear month due lack space Some will next months column Last least GO TAKE KID FLYING AND SIGN UP NEW AMA MEMBER Model Aviation WESTERN PIEDMONT MODEL AIRCRAFT CLUB Western Alabama / Flonda / Georgia / Mississippi Puerto Rico / South Carolina / Tenneaaee Jim McNeiII Vice President 817 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Phone 205 322-2127 FAX 205 252-2654 E-mail lemcneill@Iueocom WEB-PAGE Ed Hartley KCRC http//wwwdatawldcom/kcrc Associate Vice Presidents Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacoia FL 32514 Wilbelmina Chihasa 2826 Arbor Place Keonvilie TN 37517 John G Cooper 4788 Cloister Cove Memyslo TN 38118 James M Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr New Albany MS 38652 William T Haywood 4 Robie Circle Fsiey AL 36035 Karl Hensel 383 Briamosd 842 Meridian MS 35305 Louise Izzo 256 Huotridge Way Wicteroprings FL 32708 Richard Jackson 2118 Thorelee Dr N Charleston SC 25405 Chris Joiner 55 Lee Rd 238 Phesio City AL 36867 Dr John Martin 21a0 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Puebls Pass Anniston AL 36206 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyrna GA 30082 Clittord Scholefield 4138 NW 33rd Place Gainesville FL 32606 Frank Tiano 15300 Estancia Lane West Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Duzer 3604 N River Rd Gainesville GA 30506 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Joseph Micalizzi HC 866 Boo 10357 Pajardo Puerto Rico 00738 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fields 183W Strickland Rd loterlachen FL 32148 Phone 904 684-2517 RC Contest Coordinator Kenneth Blackwell 207W Sandoreek Rd Enterprise AL 36330 Phone 334 347-4721 District have some 314 Chartered Clubs other District America Most clubs publish monthly newsletter issue notice meet Effective immediately am turning out District Newsletter once twice month exchange basis Dist V Club will mail newsletter can get substantial discount postage using Pre-sorted other US mail methods Please mail club newsletter can mail Ted Hartley has nice web page District http/wwwrepattemnxsnet Ted KCRC Knoxville Tenn Newly appointed Associate Vice President Red Scholefield Gainesville edits District E-mail newsletter computer does nice job E-mail redscho@gnvfdtnet Please read next blurb little unpleasant perhaps necessary Southern state few days ago arrived Giant Scale fly-In right after tragic event gentleman gone way off himself very large model run motor very large motor very large propeller told CD over over over go off himself aiways take someone him hold airplane starting engine Suddenly accidentally sustained very bad cut arm between elbow shoulder Witnesses said looked half cut off flyers ran over tried stop bleeding tourniquet did no good spectator reached squeezed artery held until medics arrived almost immediately Injured person OK now havent mentioned names names except YOU name Dont YOU go off corner play model engine yourself Dont YOU disobey Contest Director tells something Dont need BIG engine BIG prop get bad cut cut myself 020 motor time myself hold nasty cut hand drive home other started include very recent ugly experience limited vehicle communication after talking AMA President Hes good too decided good outweighed bad mention District V fans like pictures have couple other things touch promised AMA officials last Council meeting Id start committee get keep flying sites Dist V need least member State has experience acquiring field therefore can relay experience others 1997 coming end need pick club State PR md name 1997 CLUB YEAR Tenn Miss etc Dist V honor accordingly framed plaque free re-chartering fee 1998 time get mag will have already picked committee will honored Associate Vice President its area Let mention 2 District servants among good ones have working free serve Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fields H does excellent job Dorothy took over husband Burnie passed away no drop quality service Thanks Dorothy Also Ken Blackwell RC Contest Coordinator perfect position Ken going computer & organizing CDs etc quicker communication Thanks Ken. Something else have new 18 minute tape Im giving away members living Dist V supurb Its called HOW AIRPLANES FLY entertaining want write Ill mail pay postage feel perfect showing Club meetings have question you?? Im allowed take polls poll What best size tape Club meetings? 15-18 minutes 30 minutes 60 minutes? Write tell Ive noticed times club meetings turn lights back after watching important hour tape everybody has gone home Tell best size tape Club meeting made pictures Fayette Ga flyers sponsored KING PEACH ELECTRIC models fly silently electric powered Meet Randy Hawkins CD Mike McGowen Dave Zeigler Gene Norman CD Mike holding typical electric powered model No noise No neighbor complaints right next golf course Heres Dave Zeigler again Dave puts programs youth groups Teaches flying features 10-inch span 6 gram Feather model 8-inch span Swallow model Archer H 2 weeks ago covered AVIATORS FALL FLY-IN restricted IMAA members & AMA sponsored Gainesville H flying Gators snap some important officials overseeing event CD Lyman Slack John Marsh Ed Callaway David Gaddy Tom Bloodworth Tom Rhodes Russ Lewis Red Scholefield Larry Roe visited event announced Red Scholefield now AMA Associate Vice President Tom Rhodes way deserves special mention help has provided starting up computer District yuck CD Lyman Slacks pretty wife Marilyn Slack keeping bookwork straight big FALL FLY-IN event have say contestants important officials very nice Gainesville FLYING GATORS RC fling attended SEBRING INTL RACEWAY sponsored Giant Scale affair restricted IMAA & AMA members Donald Trammel CD N Jim Lee President Highland RC Club Don Trammel Contest Director WHERE EAGLES SOAR Sebring Fun-fly above Sue Gary Ballard Gary flying scratch-built model 2 Saito 45s tn tt forgot mention have new DISPLAY COORDINATOR Dist V Russell Mobley tn Augusta Georgia has agreed monitor AMA material Mail Shows Thanks Russell. h 1998 157 Illinois Indiana / Kentucky / Missoun Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norndge IL 60656-3224 Home 708 457-0565 Fax 708 457-2177 E-Mail Internet ayabauer@charliecnaiitedu Associate Vice Presidents Illinois Dab & Scott Justice 1565 Franzen Beneenville IL 60106 John Ksllend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Psrenti 1920 Buckiegham Weatcheater IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Worden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indiana Ron Ballsrd 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Bussell 5000W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedtord IN 47421-3108 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Eoa 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 746-5834 Missouri Bob Underwood 32 Hollandbuah Ct St Charlen Mo 63304 Eve 314 939-3394 Ken Booher 1016 North Eant Barnea Dr Lena Summit MO 64086 816 524-7307 Frequency Coordinator Cal Orr RR 1 Boa 1238 Higginaville MO 64037 660 584-6264 Fax 660 564-6285 Webmaster Gary Parenti 11001 Martindale Dr Weatcheater IL 60154 Eve 708 531-9556 District VI will soon have Web page maybe read will able reach page via link AMA page As start new year district committee formedan electronic committee Members will include anyone has helped save flying field instrumental securing new field idea list web page names e-mail addresses short statement about flying site problem solution worked out members must willing share scenario other club wish member electronic committee e mail information outlined above Congratulations order district About 21% district membership voted recent election shows interested district officials number votes cast highest recent history want join countdown Century Flight 2003 first flights Wright brothers occurred 1903 During year-long series events Century Flight celebration will commemorate history flight dream future aviation information about joining event contact 2003 Committee 1152 West Third St Dayton OH 45407 Maybe club can become part big celebration held Dayton year 2003 COLUMBIA IL Club #1366 Columbia R/C Flying Club spent afternoon Boy Scout Troop 320 teaching some basics model aviation flight Club president C Overy welcomed scouts introduced club members Club member W Crame pictured below held tech session scouts explaining everything construction actual flight Several members club let scouts leaders try hand flying some beginner type planes M Dehn pointing D King instructing first flight next picture has B Graves hat helping student line scouts waiting turn Next have G Davis boldly letting scout fly plane buddy box scouts really learn quickly B Graves supplied information pictures ST LOUIS MO following idea has come J Schitka letter says shall attempt outline idea having national CB channel order modelers parts country may able contact others coming going contests trade shows what have group Thermaleers Lone Eagles St Louis always convoy CBs channel 14 constant chatter takes monotony out trip also keeps everyone alert case car trouble lots help available making call contact another AMA member simply say AMA john out St Louisif copy come back Sounds like good idea next trip Ill have CB channel 14 Schifka also suggests AMA Headquarters might want have base station air helping members during big events Muncie Another good idea Let know what think ST LOUIS MO following two pictures W Bramsch dont have guess about hobby hasnt club featured column answer simple Nothing has sent Members models model details needed Pictures mall show swap meet etc also welcome Again sure supply names members pictured Model Aviation aiIE1lie]tU 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 Millar 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 6496 5 Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Al Schwartz 2787 Fernwood Roseville MN 55113 Ph 612633-2286 East Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Ph 810486-4800 colunm being written during December Holiday season holiday season happy time great deal sadness must relate District VII members what happening District VH Vice President Don Benffield has taken seriously ill illness has come very suddenly Dons illness has diagnosed advanced bone cancer has hospital currently home being treated daily radiation hopes stopping some pain discomfort Dons spirits remain high very weak Until Don regains enough strength help writing monthly column has asked help out way name Mike Alewine Don have building flying crashing model airplanes together about 50 years now Don avid sport radio control flyer lean towards engine collecting vintage control line stunt flying Dons MADMAN control line airplane still hangs workshop along original Orwick 64 will report some local activities am currently aware As information about activities outside immediate area becomes available will include column have pictures comments information about activities etc please send AMA headquarters plainly marked District VII material will forwarded inclusion column very active group control line flyers Minneapolis Piston Poppers has monthly freeze fly field locai vocational college Several members have obtained Seasons flyer status several others working club came up wonderful idea foster control line flying Several members built finished lot control line trainers trainers given several local hobby shops new flyer purchases control line engine given trainers really looking forward seeing lot trainers spring Minnesota weather permits During month November several members Tri Valley radio control club put presentation Young Eagles group presentation took place ThunderBird Aviation complex Flying Cloud Airport near Minneapolis must add involvement Young Eagles group project Don Bentfield Minnesota 4-H Aviation Coordinator Judy Rice have put together aspects radio control flying presented including long discussion about helicopters questions asked Young Eagles indicated very good grasp general aviation concepts theory flight final touch occurred Steve Flaten started ran engine ducted fan F-16 Twenty thousand small hangar area opened lot young eyes very wide response presentation model aviation picked up least six new members group twenty March year next group Young Eagles will have different presentation radio control flying Tn Valley has made field clubhouse available class room presentation will followed lunch several trainers buddy boxes will put service give youngsters some real stick time February 6 through February 8 Minnesota Department Transportation presented Aviation Exposition Target Center Minneapolis aspects aviation represented exposition Minnesota Association Modeling Clubs organization Don founded several years ago representation several areas Displays working models radio control control line aircraft present Model Engine Collectors Association also display swap meet part exposition About fifty thousand people exposed aviation model aviation result exposition Please remember send pictures comments information about activities etc AMA headquarters inclusion column As Don would say Are having fun yet? ramliar inesota Condolen MinnenanaPaul MN 55 104-1 So Don Bentfield best stated own humble words first District VP column am I--After talking lot modelers around country guess Im just part majority AMA members enjoys sport its personal rewards building flying important being some nicest people world Don will truly sadly missed tesy Carl Maroney AMA Special Services Director March 1998 159 d tc stm Ii ld •ii 11I ummu i q &e] h i Arkansas Louisiana New Monica Oklahoma Teoas 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 Blase 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 817 662-5587 Sandy Frank 105 N Brazos St Weatherford TX 76086 817 599-7131 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 1261/2 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 Gene Kent 2811 Cork Cove San Antonio TX 78230 210 308-8043 E-mail genekent@junocom AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 817 467-9211 last column representative brings mixed emotions AMA has part life years always taken granted Never wildest dreams did ever imagine amount time took serve position properly always did should have done often just enough time reason welcome relief responsibility Yet will miss intense involvement modelers operation organization never imagined would want attend functions either asked come didnt make sincere apology also never realized scarce time could become came things like would hope realize now AMA lot just place get insurance outset AMA organized serve proliferate modeling over country pool money organization what us could manage alone high point last EC meeting last November introduction Education Committee high level educators mission introduce modeling curriculum school systems action will serving us long after us involved today have passed Personally like think 50 100 years now will modelers doing knowing something what today urge particular teach join endeavor involved phase modeling another wouldnt reading object what basically FUN FUN important part modeling life what else could importance Think about positive things has happened past three years inventive ways clubs have found provide secure own flying sites Some have able finance purchase own property Others have worked within communities make place activity Without site group terrible disadvantage cant last long Flying safely has key points operation club field club has basic rule fly alone particularly important operating larger engines seen today Make mistake small engine can cause nasty cut big mills mistake can cause much serious injury Obeying basic Safety Code should clubs by-laws can go long way make site secure recently asked make some sort ruling about what perceived unsafe flying clubs field Since have no authority make such ruling reply clubs board directors and/or its officers responsible safety therefore preservation site great deal difference between flying ability two pilots rest club nearly accomplished problem can arise comes air safety stands reason flier sport model will have ability cope big Lazer type doing maneuvers right over runway Somehow sanity must prevail such situations safe solution worked out adults As always what best majority has take precedence doing maneuvers over runway others flying has basic etiquette long time Back November hard working member San Antonio Prop Busters R/C Club Jim Branaum went trouble organizing roast yours truly highly complimented little apprehensive about could just visualize no showing up Well much surprise quite few did come About highest compliment could have imagined other Keith Storey 8th AMA president coming way California boyhood heroes came lovely wife Anita accompanied other Johnny Davis Johnny Davis wrote West Coast Tips column Model Airplane News back late 940s hung word mans wealth measured friends truly am well off Thank Like have served EC have job business run have little time building flying own models hope now get back building flying again have plans some Rubber models hope build soon kits before WW II either could nut build didnt have patience late big brother saved huge surprise turn up certainly havent much time build lately read should really back building board Model Aviation late 1950s Astro Hog king Midland Tx Hi-Sky RIG Club held Calln Hogs Fly-In Sig Mfg supported event sent people down attend Heres Dennis Robbins ran events Hi-Sky club 23 entrants 28 Hogs Fly-In Hogs powered engines 40s 1 20s Jim Ruple gets ready start 40 Hog left Big Hog 120 4-C HOGS seem go forever shot Steve Bird Dallas helping Rick Strange buddy box what looks like perfect weather ciate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Troy Lapp 1618 Houston Dr Bismarck ND 58504 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Don Moden 410 Hail St Salina 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 News Colorado Letter Russ Miller name Dennis Brooks spoke over phone several years ago Jack Merritt Custom Hobbies heart transplant looking AMA help him am writing after reading latest District TX article Octobers ModelAviation am club am AIVIA member reason am club broke neck several times resulting number limitations am allowed drive cannot travel 20 minutes way twice week car doesnt mean dont support promote hobby industry teach model rocketry local elementary school built 42 rockets display launching National Scout Jamboree red white blue Big Brute canTed American Flag aloft attached shock cord chute ejected flag hung proudly beneath told dont fly anymore either buy RIC airplanes cars boats garage sales recondition Almost find homes people new hobby keep several sailplanes hand others borrow leam have hard time looking up fly Ijust bought EPP TG-3 kit Dave Sanders EPP Corsair kit Mark Mech get durable aircraft loan out work computers develop and/or translate hobby oriented educational programs between platforms Apple-Mac-IBM back tools time available everyone area has some hobby interest As 4-H counselor worked kids took first County year finished high second State model rockets Junior Grand Champion plastic models Clubs important expand capabilities pooling resources experience dedicated hobbyist can still work keep hobbies alive youth young adults today 75 year old/young father-in-law has taken up RIC cars visits three nephews either fly R/C run R/C cars boats launch rockets draw interest time run cars 2 foot Energizer Bunny monster truck chassis up down street Demonstrations local school rockets electric control line aircraft draw kids parents programs fly COX Bearcat electric control line inside gym show simple can put meat tray foam skis after 21 inch snow flew off snow Getting out enjoying sports draws people dont agree have build own start out no time invested first time crashes dont turn away sports used equipment bought prudently gets people lower costs advances such EPP foam Bounce dont Break aircraft add draw people dont want club get out own find way enjoy hobby Most importantly please take time talk people activities draw get first time students running cars boats planes neighborhood sign-ups school enclosed photo transportation extending hobbies cart street-legal cart Colorado classified electric wheel chair neighbor helped build trailer out Sears Car lop Carrier garage sale 10 inch wheeled wagon lets cany kits teaching model rocketry metal models plastic models year round types weather have thunder storms driven through 12 inches snow reach classes cart has lights turn signals amber strobe horn windshield wiper heater fan stereo yes trailer lights work through normal trailer harness hookup always way people help Most people just forget ask offer Just because someone sport does mean wont help out asked may join up What happens say no ask someone else youre trying must busy dying close Dennis Brooks Converted PAR CAR Golf Cart weather electric wheel chair Letter Russ Miller LOVE-AIR R/C club Loveland Colorado hosted 4th annual BIG BIRD FESTIVAL August 16th 17th 1997 Took Show Road year due loss club field fall 1996 Fifty seven pilots New Mexico Texas Nebraska Wyoming Colorado made trip Al Wards field Akron Colorado registered 91 Giant Scale planes 2-day event event began Saturday evident number motor homes trailers lining several hundred feet runway pilots arrived Friday planning having full weekend fun registration inspection complete thing pilot fly fly did 307 flights loggeda new record event Pilots rewarded flying improving chances winning great prizes Four IMAA legal kits other valuable items given away pilots throughout weekend thanks generosity sponsors Sunny skies steady crosswinds prevalent weekend field great shape because Al Ward Jr traveled way Florida few days before event prepare field though runway fairly small grass surrounded area made takeoffs landings uneventful tasks Official flying ended 400 pm Saturday after evening rain shower another first recorded eventNight flight Bob Hinze Gering NE Don Lorentzen Thornton CO put show people camping out Everyone witnessed flights amazed what radio controlled airplane can after sun goes down event came close 200 pm Sunday grand prize raffle drawing Readyto-Fly Giant Kadet Senior scratch built modified Jack Quinn being won Bill Kim Gallagher new Love-Air R/C flying site currently under construction 600-foot x 50-foot paved runway complete improvements planned during next year So mark 3rd weekend August calendar plan join us 5th annual BIG BIRD FESTIVAL Plans underway make best yet Darwin Idler South half pits Saturday afternoon Kim & Bill Gallagher winner raffle plane Jack Quinn builder h 1998 161 Anzona California / Hawaii Nevada / Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone 602 708-0222 E-mail richh@primenetcom http//ama-1 Ocom/ama Associate Vice Presidents Darwin Barrie Scottsdale Arizona 602 946-8955 Don Goeschl Lancaster California 805 940-6606 Darlene Frederick Santa Rosa California 707 525-8815 Marc Karpowich Logan Utah 801 752-3639 Brian Nelson Morgan Hill California 408 463-0907 Dave Pinjuv Las Vegas Nevada 702 656-1772 Al Williamson Chula Vista California 619 427-4039 Frequency Coordinators Elroy Marez Sacramento California 714 540-4935 See laat months column tor additional AVPa Coordinatora 1997 Elections. 1997 AMA elections completed would like once again thank members district show support Though District X ticket uncontested AMA members demonstrated remarkable participation annual election process Though can attributed part size district also illustrates tremendous interest concern shared members District X Thank support vote confidence As look next three years dawning new millennium go still significant challenges facing aeromodeling Academy Model Aeronautics modeling industry continued decline membership loss flying sites infringement upon hobby brought Federal local regulations certainly top list critical issues Have done enough Are doing enough doing right things meet mitigate challenges downward trend AMA membership has continued past five years loss flying sites especially sun-rich areas country continues alarming rate Federal local regulations regarding EPA land use development recreational properties have become more obstructive facilitative As densely populated urban areas grow expand encroach upon shrinking open space resources competition use recreational properties has become fierce What will year 2000 bring model aviation Interestingly enough question whether AMA should take leadership role resolving issues has raised should AMA play leadership role aeromodeling industry merely membership organization established provide member benefits such insurance competition rules specialty gift items must admit left dumbfounded question posed thirty years have member organization have never considered anything less leader THE leader aeromodeling industry Quite honestly looking liability insurance hats T-shirts could find number alternatives marketplace products However nowhere else industry individual modelers represented collectively national level uniformly meet profound challenges facing sport/hobby part will endeavor ensure AMA recognizes fulfills its leadership role model aviation Over upcoming term will ardently work towards preservation recognition model aviation legitimate viable recreational outlet children families adults will strive continued acquisition development preservation aeromodeling flying sites will work towards expanding efforts bringing enrichment aeromodeling youth model builders tomorrow Till next time. Keep em safe Keep em flyn Model Aviation right young face belongs 11 year old Tony Luby Mesa AZ Tonys huge smile reflects immense pride receiving Junior Award youngest flyer Eighth Air Force Fall Scale Fly-in Oct 4-5 held new Superstition Skypark Las Vegas Radio Control Club hosts 1997 Las Vegas Sahara Tournament Champions October 23-26 annual aerobatic event brings together championship pilots around world compete prestigious radio controlled aerobatic competitions ever held years championship trophy went Quique Somenzini Argentina total 83712 points southwestern desert springs life 97198 winter flying season kicks off Eighth Annual Arizona Jet Rally held Nov 21-23 Arizona Model Aviators new world class Superstition Skypark Mesa event drew 68 pilots upwards 100 aircraft Great aerobatic performances thing cooking up William G Bennett Field LVRC Club held its traditional club cookout during event years bode fare included whole turkey cooked peanut oil Mmmm. Good Kim McKays ground crew looks maneuvers ducted fan jet trainer around pattern Kim husband Ted R owners Hobbies Etc steadfast supporters modeling activity hobby local flying clubs Hi] 1 g [v32]Ui [e DIE 1 U Alaska Idaho Montana / Oregon / Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 97213-0090 503 234-4439 EMAIL vpxi@pacifiercom Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 15618 NE 56th Way Redmond WA 98052 Al Culver Boa 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkinson 319 Yellowstone Billings MT 59101 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NB 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 Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Boa 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Snaer 781 Lillonet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Dick Snaer AVP NW Washington sent photos words about whats going upper Western valley Heres Dicks report North Puget Sound R/C events happenings small amount editing get Column August 1996 Skagit County RC Club forced leave longtime flying site Milltown Rd Club members pulled together another site found has turned out dream field pilots leasing three acres land open field approximately 180 acres acres adjoining behind flying area NO TREES biggest difference site field planted grass cut four five times year animal feed Buildings moved truck/trailers old site new maintain pristine looks site club building committee designed built new building enclose club equipment porta-potry building built using modular method wall panels built pre assembled Skagit County Regional Airport Bayview Airport hangar donated boss club members panels erected assembled locked together hangar Next panels disassembled trucked new flying site reassembled site located near Lyman WA nine miles east Sedro Woolley 07 miles south Hiway 20 third year row Skagit County R/C Club has held weight lifting contest started Carlton Molesworth featured Model Aviation last year basic contest rule aircraft power must furnished OS 40FP engine cannot modified other rules aircraft must capable flying 60 sec land safely runway year have activity ever four contestant teams specially designed aircraft weight lifting capability has amazing weight lifted ballast does include weight aircraft contest flights may made through October 31st 1st Place Winners Freck s Foolish Fixup lifted 221b 8oz Pilot Gerry Freck center Engineers George Yewell 1 John Torillor 2nd Place Ugly David lifted 201b 2oz left Engineers Deene Almvig Walt Gerfen Pilot Lynn King aircraft innovative employing large wing area using special Selig lifting airfoil three very active glider competition 3rd Place Atlas II Lifted 121b lOoz Ted Hendrikson Cliff Corbow Pilot event originator Carlton Molesworth 4th Place Large modified wing Senior Kadet Lifted 12# 4 oz Pilot Don Baker Skagit County R/C Club has very active youth group under direction Doug Wedin also club instructors Five members group have soloed year just flying however Doug has great shop five building stations two Saturdays month members youth group come also learn building skills Doug reports some interested building flying has interested joining Some initial equipment used group trainer planes donated various club members younger members Tercil Glider Club Skagit County R/C Club Tim Vandenheuvel gave us great report experiences AMA nationals year father drove Burlington WA Muncie Tim could participate Soaring hand-launch glider events main point met wonderful people competition didnt get way competitors being very friendly helpful IMAA North Puget Sound Big Bird chapter along IMAA Fraser Valley chapter MAAC held second annual sanctioned AMA Big Bird event Bell Air RC Flyers field July 27th another outstanding event lots help both IMAA groups about 70 aircraft participating Next years event scheduled two days July 25 & 26 1998 will held new Skagit County R/C Club flying site Whidbey Island Big Bird fly-in held August Bob Carpenter again doing fine job Contest Director fantastic flying site should giant scale pilots calendars Dick also sent name photo owner builder flyer C-47 Nov Col flown Bell Air Big Bird Chuck Bower member Whidbey Island R/C Club North Puget Sound Big Birds IMAA chapter owns airplane first time aircraft flown flown Big Bird events during 1996 well Chuck did great job building Ziroli plans uses two Zenoah 38s power Chuck Bower Gooney Bird Clint Avery did outstanding job CD Bell Air Big Bird started 1990 Ralph Graham Richard Anderson 98s Bell Air Big Bird event will held June 6&7 h 1998 163
Edition: Model Aviation - 1998/03
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A AMews Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 WA i i ii 4 li Prater Museum Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 ol great pleasures being Museum Director working closely outstanding people really committed Academy museum future aeromodeling As probably know exists army evangelical aeromodelers truly mission spread gospel model aviation its potential enhance peoples enjoyment life None knowledge ardent intrepid AMA Historian Norm Rosenstock being Year Pioneer since Norm certainly great Pioneers Aeromodeling asked Norm words wisdom would like share membership Perhaps could comment reason have devoted much life aeromodeling Norm said need build case statement supporting value aeromodeling know could make contribution Sure Gary Norm replied thick Brooklyn accent Ill see what can Norm being excellent writer sent following interesting story recommendation its conclusion could very well become slogan Year Pioneer some years now Florida has known retirement Village le upon reaching retirement years come live warm climate enjoy condo style living seems suit limits amount maintenance maximizes leisure time have available themselves wife however choose live own house working-class community problem come poorly equipped new lifestyle Some turn golf some tennis part lost often laughingly referred Condo Commandos day wife informs has invited friend husband over coffee conversation evening Youll like husband wife informed s very interesting guy ng through before steeled myselffor meeting After introductions made ourselves comfortable living room conversation turned favorite topic What keep busy asked didnt know answer Keep Busy cleverly turned question around said him What Well answered get up morning take walk shower have breakfast 1 read New York Times [he was] former New Yorker cover cover what asked baited breath Well after breakfast go down pool guys [and I] have interesting conversation About what asked Oh don t know politics news business said what asked impatiently Well time wife go out supper after supper Well go clubhouse play cards till time go bed Very interesting day Yea pretty much enjoy Yea its great So tell said What keep busy didnt know tell him insulting him belittling lifestyle life like running marathon treadmill lot action takes nowhere looked man saw someone could mistaken father age wise yet ten years junior poor man spent life chasing dollar support family provide retirement never during years did find hobby interest could turn to focus enjoy retirement years gifts may have gotten birthdays never got gift life model building go club sflyingfield see retired modelers received gift see gentlemen mid-70s mid-80s active enjoying life focused functioning ever hear phrase What keep busy Moral story Give someone gift life introduce modeling Nice story Norm Im sure members out would agree model aviation has greatest gifts have ever received Norms case can tell daily passes gift others unselfishly gives time intelligence back aeromodeling community through work AMA Historian because feels need give back model aviation part what model aviation has given him others have passed gift along others through participation other educational recreational historical activities relating aeromodeling moment such opportunity opening up new way Museum Patron Fund launching its first organized annual gift campaign Actually sustaining gift campaign would better terminology because foundation museum programming advancement very process conducting annual fund will make membership knowledgeable about museum understanding its mission therefore supportive its programming Museum Patron Program Annual Campaign essence process museum reaches out invites its potential supporters share fulfillment its mission museums effective strategy invite involve bond members museum making Academys major strengths Year Pioneer encourage consider giving back part aeromodelings gift life through participation Museum Patron Program little $25 will receive Cloud 9 museums newsletter museum pin patch bumper sticker However since cost premiums just few dollars less contribution would encourage membership meaningful gift clubsSupporting Patrons $100 Sustaining Patrons $500 Life Patrons $1000 Its sure bet gift life worth times amounts h 1998 149 View HQ See Page 176 SMIEV LW AMAs HistoryPast Present Future John Worth Famous Today Hall Fame Tomorrow several months have described problem modify existing HOF selection procedure enable deserving older candidates elected still us based likelihood might live long enough receive honor person problem became reality recently case nationally- worldrenowned Scale champion Bob Wischer finally got named Hall fame 1997 years after wife Dolly become Hall Famer Bob notified selection several months later died before presented award fact before selection announced Model Aviation situation brought up point bone contention past years nominee far less likely selected living time voting Bob Wischers case suggests died some months before voting would have selected Thats what history seems indicate procedure Hall Fame selection does treat living deceased alike basic problem limiting number picked year voting tends favor still us few can picked year out dozens nominated will make dont make among oldest candidates odds against making lifetimes unless factor applied procedure expand number can selected based age candidate Regardless what may happen change current situation special program scheduled 1998 recognize older citizens yet Hall Fame well-deserving honor September Muncie opening event conjunction Society Antique Modelers annual Championships will hold Celebration Pioneers will focus limited have reached age 70 present appears special awards will presented suitably honor have sponsored peers special Hall Fame situation being considered may modify Pioneers event addition normal Hall Fame election year typically finished mid-year special election might held candidates 70 years older will voted expectation awards would made Pioneers banquet would help assure deserving older candidates would get elected still us Meanwhile may useful look todays younger potential candidates may considered Hall Fame election 5 10 years now cases achievements reasons nominating someone become prominent until perspective passing years enables someones contribution stand out connection may interesting think about whether fame alone enough justify consideration Hall Fame example may become famous winning contests producing engines being public eye doing something unusual things themselvesit generally concededare qualifications selection conjunction other factors may well support nomination include some form public service product development improves state art promotion techniques enable others improve skills etc fame helps making name familiar voting factor whichright notmay provide edge over someone else well known may beside point important factor concerning Hall Fame Nobody gets elected unless nominated other words fame itself does get anyone nominated unless fame inspires someone else write up submit nomination form Implicit procedure too potential candidates nominate themselvesit expected someone else will act spokesperson An interesting situation relates Often nomination submitted because some people assume famous name already Hall Fame Unless see list Hall Fame may easy make assumption Next month may publish current list help make sure someone should Hall Fame submitted doesnt mean lacking candidates typically about 50 per year select five six candidates usually promoted friends dont have much chance get elected simply because dont compare well others same year some years may 10 candidates deserving consideration comparison candidates got elected previous years yet because usual process limits inductees handful others elected may may considered future years Lacking qualification standard uniform means assuring selections made consistent basis Although can proud respect already Hall Fame seems ought improve system Food thoughtdoes anybody care Model Aviation C 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 Aeromodelers Airway telephone requests dial 317 287-1256 extension 201 210 fax requests use 317 7410057 $10 minimum credit card orders e 9 Mike Stokes AMA Education Coordinator 5151 F Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 Starting months column will cover old subject using new theme Education What going will get good questions ones will try answer coming months become educated ourselves Since October 20 joined Academy staff have whirlwind ride Thanks Bob Underwood Jay Mealy have managed remain reasonably focused what am educationmy own first foremost initial trilogy Distant Learning Program completed during first three weeks Muncie two live broadcasts Ball State Universitys studios sent classrooms throughout Indiana focused grades 4-6 purpose programs introduce young people world aviation through use models direct communication third part trilogy Higher Farther Faster broadcast live National Model Aviation Museum estimated broadcasts reached audience excess 30000 persons time have made video copies program will soon available AMA clubs wish work schools community programs intended entertainment club meetings although possible members might learn November 8 Education Committee met Muncie formulate Management Plan better provide direction goals AMAs educational programs Chairing Committee Gordon Schimmel Also attendance Education Committee members Charles Kelley Rocco Ferrario Charles Smith Bob Underwood myself Members attendance Charlie Bauer representing district Executive Council meeting Chip Mull previous engagement unique group individuals extremely heavy educational background modeler several full-scale pilots belief model aviation classroom provides basis future Conmiittee coming months programs develop implemented fact plan profile Education Committee member month starting next month chairman Partnership 1 state being partner participation 2 relationship partners joint interest association 3 association two partners business enterprise b contract such association created c people associated area partnerships will reading lot about column day age few individuals virtually no organizations can go alone AMA no exception nowhere evident field education Last year AMA EAA Experimental Aircraft Association partnered first Aeromodeling Academy held EAAs Aviation Center Oshkosh Wisconsin year will two Aeromodeling Academies held first June Muncie second July Oshkosh programs will officially announced next months Model Aviation March will attending 31st NCASE National Congress Aviation Space Education Conference St Louis Missouri AMA booth will set up will giving presentations attendees educators conference NCASE project set up coordinated Civil Air Patrol CAP headquartered Maxwell AFB Alabama AMA has also partnered Radio Control Hobby Trade Association RCHTA well Radio Control Manufacturers Association RICMA 1998 1999 education focus partnerships EAA CAP RCHTA RICMA just beginning new exciting era get message out promote hobbylsport bring new members young old have have plan partners concern has past few years focus will years come YES Program Submissions Bob Underwood turning over Education Director reigns inquiries YES Youth Education Stipend program requests funding under program should submitted directly Education Coordinator Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 E Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 can also reached phone 765 2871256 ext 272 E-mail mikes @modelaircraftorg Product/Program Endorsement years have saying what wonderful hobby because have least 10000 ways same thingand work just pick suits style abilities go mind subject endorsing product program best constantly comes up feeling educational side program has trne educational merit appears effectively accomplish what originator mind can used similar situations other educators will list AMA Education Directory However being listed directory still does guarantee program will work everyone nor meant endorsement AMA just provides modeler/educator searching ideal/perfect program larger list choose currently reviewing several programs deal primarily classroom Instruction As review process completed programs may added list Certainly programs accepted under YES grants will added list As gain experience process will look expanding education criteria flight instruction felt program lacking does fit needs members will communicate directly originatornot open forum Again will endorse program over another because variables Having said time draw first installment close So until next month learn something new dayotherwise wasted day NATIONS DUE Nominations offices President Vice Presidents Districts V IX due Headquarters Academy Model Aeronautics June 1 1998 Any AMA Open member may submit nomination nominee must Leader Member Academy must reside District letter acceptance nominee must file AMA Headquarters June 5 1998 10 days prior published meeting date nominee must also submit resume professional qualifications model aviation experience resume should include limited following 1 statement regarding Leader Member status including date conferred 2 Background following areas may apply nominee Management experience b Financial background c Insurance employment and/or expertise d Legal background e Technical background including areas aeronautics electronics especially radio frequency propagation usage acoustic noise studies analy areas engineering necs aeromodeling St noted elected nati uld hay sati March 1998 151 Doug Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Femwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 787-7454 friend said tried read column month too numbers Like people didnt enjoy told him would try put little information just numbers know lot like numbers will try mix up content column has lot inquiry two people last month regarding procedures get tax exempt status model airplane clubs government does like give status just anyone organization seeks 501c3status must organized charitable educational scientific religious purpose model airplane clubs just will qualify proper code section us 501c7 social recreation clubs easier get As usual forms filed IRS No 1023 Other forms may need filed will depend type activities participate filing requirements state Form 1023 nine pages length prepared before tax simplification lot attachments will apply model airplane clubs have special problem will glad help may apply Recognition Exemption Organization Publication 557 explains rules procedures governing tax exempt status available IRS locality Superintendent Documents US Government Printing Office Washington DC 20402 Two little boys hospital asks other Are medical surgical other little boy says dont know whats difference first boy says medical sick before came surgical made sick after came Until Later folks thats right annual AMA/Charles Hampson Grant Scholarships will awarded once again 1998 Charles Hampson Grant 1894-1987 early birds interest knowledge aviation influenced inspired aeromodeling activities modelers special emphasis young people program established tribute Charlie Grant further dream youth participation model aviation Funded donations general revenue scholarship program has lifesaver young people families Grants totaling approximately $20000 awarded 1997 deadline receipt applications April 30 1998 AMA member know young person has AMA member past three years considering pay university education should advise him get forms apply simple procedure supporting documentation verify facts figures required individuals high school applications go before AMA Scholarship Committee evaluates individuals test scores grade-point average community modeling service records schedule set funds awarded will available prior start school year opportunity missed funds Dont left wishing done time now Call AMA Headquarters 765 2871256 ask Mary Lou Vojslavek extension 201 request application forms mailed same day 152 Model Aviation ecticut / Maine / Massachusette New Hampshire / Rhode Island Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 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 Hookaett NH 031 06-1077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1866 MAINE MODEL EXPO 1998 EXPO will held Westbrook High School Saturday March 28 1998 will displays aircraft cars boats clinics Monooting battery maintenance vacuum bagging covering etc Subject weather will flying demonstrations outside Food refreshments will available well raffle $200 admission charge $100 under 12 Call RAY ROBINS HOBBY CENTER 207 797-5196 RAY LABONTE 207 892-7994 information 1998 BERKSHIRE MALL SHOW event takes place Berkshire Mall route 8 just North Pittsfield MA date 1998 March 2 1-22 information call John Larese 413 6648480 1997 BERKSHIRE MALL SHOW mall show combined effort several area clubs Last year clubs involved Tunnel City RIC Club Southern Berkshire RIC Club Pittsfield R/C Club Scahaghticoke Prop Busters Mall management provides space ADAMS CO-OPERATIVE BANK provides trophies JOE SORRENTINO Barn Speed Hobbies Lee does much work provides some merchandise Club members put long hours during two daysthanks YOUTH MEMBERSHIPS Now good time encourage younger people join AMA fee $100 Model Aviation $1200 magazine bargain Also Clubs may want consider gift subscriptions local school libraries cost $1200 may encourage some people join j 1998 153 Bill Senecal Joe Sorrentino Some people received trophies provided Adams Co-trophies aircraft Second left Larry Bussiere won best operative Bankof show Al Marchand areas raffle tickets sold tAth Scale model Italian Piagglo P136L Royal Gull Amphibian Rich Flinchbaugh Newport Rhode Island scratch built Electric Powered model Scientext Plans has 5-foot wingspread powered 2 Astro iSs Jomar SM 4 speed control 16 SR 1700 batteries Airtronics FM Radio flying weight 8 lbs lovely Model family friend Ms Alexandra Foley recognized Artist Newport Area AMA table display given prominent position MA Suggestion Line Have suggestion about magazine Let us know Model Aviation k]fl Suggestion Line phone 317 288-4899 extension 223 Tom Mosca B-17 aircraft • 1 ki d 1 [ iii 1 1 1e] 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 @gramercyioscom Dave Babcock 445 Siockien Street Highisiowrr NJ 08520-4501 Roy Brown USAE AFOENT CMR 480 eox 585 APO AE 09703 Ray Joschkos 59 Liorogotoc Street St Jawes NY 1 i78111 James M Lewis PO ei Ogdeoborg NY 1 3669-0061 Dave Mathewson sos ei 3 Carorios NY 13031 Bill Miller PO Sos 335 Prioceton Jonction NJ 09550 Tom Morray 31 Voorirees Orrvn Sosiriog Ridge NJ 07920 Marlene Nikodem 407 Willow Street Lockyort NY 14094 Bill Poptbress 2 Hewlock Coon Sasgerties NY 12477 Adam Battler 41 Perry Aoeooe Lathorrr NY 12110-2433 Terry Terrenoire 101 Swrthtreid Endicoft NY 13760-4329 Freqoency Coordinator Lon Seater 53 Airport Osroego Covoty Airport FuSon NY 13069 310 599-6093 cant start months column saying very sincere ~Thanksrr helped re-elect VP position Ill spend next three years trying justify confidence Fran McElwee Hall Fame Induction Lets talk about recent VIP district Mr Fran McElwee As know Fran 1997 Model Aviation Hall Fame inductee Fran started building model airplanes 1927 competitor starting 1934 Free Flight Gas Rubberr towline Hand-Launched Gliders flew very successfully competition against such notables Shereshaw Shulman Golberg Garami 1942 Franrs love aviation led him join US Army Air Corps cadet 1944 received wings sent Ceremony England join 339th Fighter Group 8th Air Force As P-5 1 jockey Fran flew 29 fighter escort missions leading bombers over Germany Before end war Europe credited two victoriesan Fw 190 262 hit silk once after mid-air collision another P-5 Luckily both pilots hailed out successfully As soon Fran got back States picked up left off model aviation time member Linden Model Aircraft club club active during 1930-1950s Seventeen members old club came see Frans induction Hall Fame Fran won 1st place UC Stunt NY Daily Mirror meets 1946 1947 also won 1st place RC meets 1947 1948 Dallas TX Nationals 1951 placed 2nd Navy RC bombing event 1972 until 1982 Fran member Alpha Squadron Pennsylvaniathe first AMA show team During shows Fran flew Flying Saucer plane reminiscent inverted surfboard Saucer deployed banner flight dropped prior landing Crowd reaction messages banner always positive 30 years 1946 through 1976 Fran designed unique planes published plans articles general model magazine readers US Europe saying Gee didnt know could about Control Line semi-scale P-S 1 designed axial rolls chapter nine Norm Rosenstocks book Tales Ancient Modeler Fran referred R/C Guru time respects still August 12th year group about 100 modelers met luncheon help Fran celebrate induction Model Aviation Hall Fame AMA President Dave Brown flew Ohio make formal presentation Dave Brown presents Hall Fame plaque Fran addition Dave guest speakers included Bob McKay prime mover behind McElwee Hall Fame nomination Leon Shulman life-long friend Fran fellow member Hall Fame three other Hall Fame members able help Fran celebrate addition Leon Shulman saw Ben Shereshaw Joe Beshar attendance Notable AMA members abound District II Fran attended celebration lovely wife Jean group family members Fran Jean feeding 200 foster children McElwees have taken care over years Clan Mc Flwee showed up help celebrate end celebration Fran presented brand new Robot RC plane design recreated master modeler Bob McKay model including necessary radio gear gifi Tuesday Morning Breakfast Club group modelers gather Tuesday morning discuss crash week innovation moment other matters importance model aviation enthusiast According Fran ship flies like dream having lunch modelers table tabulated total number years model aviation represented table final tally 3675 years model aviation experience room top table number 11 405 years experience Someone said sure Joe Beshar could remember 3675 yearsbut think kidding Fran hearty congratulations us hobby honor richly deserved Model Aviation ciate Vise Presidents Em] kb I] ri ilim i i iej io / Pennsylvania West Virginia Bob Brown Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Caigary Coca Colcnbcs OH 43229-2008 614 e91-1643 David H Eiiis 5261 DeWis Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 304 776-140e Neison Gocid 1944 idoho Street Ailentown PA 18103-e519 610 797-k597 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 412 925-3266 Dosaid Kiopp 637 Harsiiton Coort Trappe PA 19426-2206 610 409-0129 Frank Noii 4573 [came Road Dayton OH 45449 513 435-9232 Matthew Turowski RR63 Sos 294 Dogwood Drive Droms PA 16222 717 622-0430 Joseph S Vialay 1381 Crankrook Drion P09cc 851 Macmee OH 43537-3062 Frequency Coordinator John Cottie 1012 Wyoming Avence Forty Fort PA 19704 Phone 717 267-8970 EVENT SANCTIONS Are events being planned upcoming flying season club its too early apply AMA sanction Quite often specific conflicts can alleviated early application District Contest Coordinators have years loyal service membership special note thanks Marge Weisenbach Nelson Gould LEHIGH VALLEY RADIO CONTROL SOCIETY LVRCS Club Nazareth Pennsylvania some good news five acre flying site included portion land being preserved Pennsylvania Farmland Preservation Program will ensure use field years come Pennsylvania Governor Tom Ridge presided over ceremony Representing LVRCS President Bob LeFevre AVP Nelson Gould Bob LeFevre Nelson Gould Pennsylvania Farmland Preservation Ceremony urban sites becoming very hard secure preservation program could viable avenue use site procurement interested contact AVP Nelson Gould additional information AVP MATT TUROWSKI Please note change address Matt Turowski now lives Drums Pennsylvania near Hazleton new address RR #3 Box 294 Dogwood Drive Drums Pa 18222 TUSCARORA RIC CLUB Aerorama 98 will held June 1 Tuscarora State Park non-competitive event introduce public model aviation Various facets hobby such giant scale aerobatic helicopters demonstrated competent fliers event held cooperation Pennsylvania State Park System gentlemen help make Tuscarora Aerorama success GREATER CINCINNATI RADIO CONTROL CLUB Congratulations Greater Cincinnati Radio Control Club qualifying 1998 Gold AMA Leader Club public service certainly provides positive image aeromodeling TOLEDO WEAK SIGNALS Weak Signals SAM meet always success years event yielded 32 entries CD Paul Schmitz Bob Krisley SAM meet Andrew Latowski enlarged Strato Streak THANK YOU Recently wife pleasure full scale flying day long time modeling friends Mark Powelson Marks PT-17 provides nostalgic view real flying flying Mark John Graham introduced wife JoAnne full scale aerobatics know JoAnne wouldnt believe enjoyed loops rolls Thanks gentlemen great day flying Powelson John Graham Bob Brown PT-17 March 1998 155 Lehigh Valley Clubs flying site Delaware Distnot Columbia Maryland INorth Carolina / Virginia Chuck Foreman Vice President 412 Pine Cone Ct Kill Devil Hill NC 27948 Phone 919441-5855 Fax 919441-6554 cforeman@ modelaircraftorg 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 Waynesboro 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 ASHEVILLE-BUNCOMBE AEROMODELERS following information taken High Flyer news letter Asheville Buncombe Aeromodelers THE PREZ SEZ ITS OURS Dale Wright said greatest moments hobby related life hear signed agreement land fill Buncombe commissioners Asheville Buncombe Aeromodelers reality Too often past have misfortune learning flying sites have lost What pleasure know now have access site has potential become long term asset club Recently AMA sent out Leader Member survey Leader Members AMA district 3599 surveys sent out 239 returned District IV 10 Leader Members took time fill out questionnaire return AMA very good showing Leader Members though response low some very good ideas suggestions As result response Leader Members took time answer questionnaire now have Leader Member committee committee will have its first meeting just prior next council meeting scheduled February 20th 1998 committee members Dave Brown Joyce Hager Charlie Bauer myself chairman Now time sure club has least Leader Member will information sent committee Leader Members have expressed interest really being active Leader Members later committee develops program ELIZABETH CITY R/C CLUB photo some members aircraft display parking lot WalMartTM Elizabeth City NC show result building contest people visiting show voted airplane liked best NEW BERN AEROMODELERS New Bern Aeromodelers its social event year Saturday Oct 4th Fun Fly over 40 people attended event weather beautiful little no wind lots sunshine temperatures 70s photo shows some activities HOWARD COUNTY RIC CLUB photo shows member club about launch bi-plane semi-annual float fly Centennial Lake Columbia MD Piedmont Model Aircraft Club Fun-Fly/Fly-In club field Sat Oct 11th six clubs participated event photo flightline THE FREDERICKSBURG AEROMASTERS Fredericksburg Aeromasters exhibited model aircraft flew Radio Control models Orange County Airport Saturday September 27th Eighteen members brought twentyeight model airplanes participate Orange County Expo 97 two photos show members participated aircraft display II lot photos sent did appear month due lack space Some will next months column Last least GO TAKE KID FLYING AND SIGN UP NEW AMA MEMBER Model Aviation WESTERN PIEDMONT MODEL AIRCRAFT CLUB Western Alabama / Flonda / Georgia / Mississippi Puerto Rico / South Carolina / Tenneaaee Jim McNeiII Vice President 817 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Phone 205 322-2127 FAX 205 252-2654 E-mail lemcneill@Iueocom WEB-PAGE Ed Hartley KCRC http//wwwdatawldcom/kcrc Associate Vice Presidents Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacoia FL 32514 Wilbelmina Chihasa 2826 Arbor Place Keonvilie TN 37517 John G Cooper 4788 Cloister Cove Memyslo TN 38118 James M Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr New Albany MS 38652 William T Haywood 4 Robie Circle Fsiey AL 36035 Karl Hensel 383 Briamosd 842 Meridian MS 35305 Louise Izzo 256 Huotridge Way Wicteroprings FL 32708 Richard Jackson 2118 Thorelee Dr N Charleston SC 25405 Chris Joiner 55 Lee Rd 238 Phesio City AL 36867 Dr John Martin 21a0 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Puebls Pass Anniston AL 36206 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyrna GA 30082 Clittord Scholefield 4138 NW 33rd Place Gainesville FL 32606 Frank Tiano 15300 Estancia Lane West Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Duzer 3604 N River Rd Gainesville GA 30506 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Joseph Micalizzi HC 866 Boo 10357 Pajardo Puerto Rico 00738 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fields 183W Strickland Rd loterlachen FL 32148 Phone 904 684-2517 RC Contest Coordinator Kenneth Blackwell 207W Sandoreek Rd Enterprise AL 36330 Phone 334 347-4721 District have some 314 Chartered Clubs other District America Most clubs publish monthly newsletter issue notice meet Effective immediately am turning out District Newsletter once twice month exchange basis Dist V Club will mail newsletter can get substantial discount postage using Pre-sorted other US mail methods Please mail club newsletter can mail Ted Hartley has nice web page District http/wwwrepattemnxsnet Ted KCRC Knoxville Tenn Newly appointed Associate Vice President Red Scholefield Gainesville edits District E-mail newsletter computer does nice job E-mail redscho@gnvfdtnet Please read next blurb little unpleasant perhaps necessary Southern state few days ago arrived Giant Scale fly-In right after tragic event gentleman gone way off himself very large model run motor very large motor very large propeller told CD over over over go off himself aiways take someone him hold airplane starting engine Suddenly accidentally sustained very bad cut arm between elbow shoulder Witnesses said looked half cut off flyers ran over tried stop bleeding tourniquet did no good spectator reached squeezed artery held until medics arrived almost immediately Injured person OK now havent mentioned names names except YOU name Dont YOU go off corner play model engine yourself Dont YOU disobey Contest Director tells something Dont need BIG engine BIG prop get bad cut cut myself 020 motor time myself hold nasty cut hand drive home other started include very recent ugly experience limited vehicle communication after talking AMA President Hes good too decided good outweighed bad mention District V fans like pictures have couple other things touch promised AMA officials last Council meeting Id start committee get keep flying sites Dist V need least member State has experience acquiring field therefore can relay experience others 1997 coming end need pick club State PR md name 1997 CLUB YEAR Tenn Miss etc Dist V honor accordingly framed plaque free re-chartering fee 1998 time get mag will have already picked committee will honored Associate Vice President its area Let mention 2 District servants among good ones have working free serve Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fields H does excellent job Dorothy took over husband Burnie passed away no drop quality service Thanks Dorothy Also Ken Blackwell RC Contest Coordinator perfect position Ken going computer & organizing CDs etc quicker communication Thanks Ken. Something else have new 18 minute tape Im giving away members living Dist V supurb Its called HOW AIRPLANES FLY entertaining want write Ill mail pay postage feel perfect showing Club meetings have question you?? Im allowed take polls poll What best size tape Club meetings? 15-18 minutes 30 minutes 60 minutes? Write tell Ive noticed times club meetings turn lights back after watching important hour tape everybody has gone home Tell best size tape Club meeting made pictures Fayette Ga flyers sponsored KING PEACH ELECTRIC models fly silently electric powered Meet Randy Hawkins CD Mike McGowen Dave Zeigler Gene Norman CD Mike holding typical electric powered model No noise No neighbor complaints right next golf course Heres Dave Zeigler again Dave puts programs youth groups Teaches flying features 10-inch span 6 gram Feather model 8-inch span Swallow model Archer H 2 weeks ago covered AVIATORS FALL FLY-IN restricted IMAA members & AMA sponsored Gainesville H flying Gators snap some important officials overseeing event CD Lyman Slack John Marsh Ed Callaway David Gaddy Tom Bloodworth Tom Rhodes Russ Lewis Red Scholefield Larry Roe visited event announced Red Scholefield now AMA Associate Vice President Tom Rhodes way deserves special mention help has provided starting up computer District yuck CD Lyman Slacks pretty wife Marilyn Slack keeping bookwork straight big FALL FLY-IN event have say contestants important officials very nice Gainesville FLYING GATORS RC fling attended SEBRING INTL RACEWAY sponsored Giant Scale affair restricted IMAA & AMA members Donald Trammel CD N Jim Lee President Highland RC Club Don Trammel Contest Director WHERE EAGLES SOAR Sebring Fun-fly above Sue Gary Ballard Gary flying scratch-built model 2 Saito 45s tn tt forgot mention have new DISPLAY COORDINATOR Dist V Russell Mobley tn Augusta Georgia has agreed monitor AMA material Mail Shows Thanks Russell. h 1998 157 Illinois Indiana / Kentucky / Missoun Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norndge IL 60656-3224 Home 708 457-0565 Fax 708 457-2177 E-Mail Internet ayabauer@charliecnaiitedu Associate Vice Presidents Illinois Dab & Scott Justice 1565 Franzen Beneenville IL 60106 John Ksllend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Psrenti 1920 Buckiegham Weatcheater IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Worden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indiana Ron Ballsrd 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Bussell 5000W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedtord IN 47421-3108 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Eoa 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 746-5834 Missouri Bob Underwood 32 Hollandbuah Ct St Charlen Mo 63304 Eve 314 939-3394 Ken Booher 1016 North Eant Barnea Dr Lena Summit MO 64086 816 524-7307 Frequency Coordinator Cal Orr RR 1 Boa 1238 Higginaville MO 64037 660 584-6264 Fax 660 564-6285 Webmaster Gary Parenti 11001 Martindale Dr Weatcheater IL 60154 Eve 708 531-9556 District VI will soon have Web page maybe read will able reach page via link AMA page As start new year district committee formedan electronic committee Members will include anyone has helped save flying field instrumental securing new field idea list web page names e-mail addresses short statement about flying site problem solution worked out members must willing share scenario other club wish member electronic committee e mail information outlined above Congratulations order district About 21% district membership voted recent election shows interested district officials number votes cast highest recent history want join countdown Century Flight 2003 first flights Wright brothers occurred 1903 During year-long series events Century Flight celebration will commemorate history flight dream future aviation information about joining event contact 2003 Committee 1152 West Third St Dayton OH 45407 Maybe club can become part big celebration held Dayton year 2003 COLUMBIA IL Club #1366 Columbia R/C Flying Club spent afternoon Boy Scout Troop 320 teaching some basics model aviation flight Club president C Overy welcomed scouts introduced club members Club member W Crame pictured below held tech session scouts explaining everything construction actual flight Several members club let scouts leaders try hand flying some beginner type planes M Dehn pointing D King instructing first flight next picture has B Graves hat helping student line scouts waiting turn Next have G Davis boldly letting scout fly plane buddy box scouts really learn quickly B Graves supplied information pictures ST LOUIS MO following idea has come J Schitka letter says shall attempt outline idea having national CB channel order modelers parts country may able contact others coming going contests trade shows what have group Thermaleers Lone Eagles St Louis always convoy CBs channel 14 constant chatter takes monotony out trip also keeps everyone alert case car trouble lots help available making call contact another AMA member simply say AMA john out St Louisif copy come back Sounds like good idea next trip Ill have CB channel 14 Schifka also suggests AMA Headquarters might want have base station air helping members during big events Muncie Another good idea Let know what think ST LOUIS MO following two pictures W Bramsch dont have guess about hobby hasnt club featured column answer simple Nothing has sent Members models model details needed Pictures mall show swap meet etc also welcome Again sure supply names members pictured Model Aviation aiIE1lie]tU 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 Millar 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 6496 5 Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Al Schwartz 2787 Fernwood Roseville MN 55113 Ph 612633-2286 East Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Ph 810486-4800 colunm being written during December Holiday season holiday season happy time great deal sadness must relate District VII members what happening District VH Vice President Don Benffield has taken seriously ill illness has come very suddenly Dons illness has diagnosed advanced bone cancer has hospital currently home being treated daily radiation hopes stopping some pain discomfort Dons spirits remain high very weak Until Don regains enough strength help writing monthly column has asked help out way name Mike Alewine Don have building flying crashing model airplanes together about 50 years now Don avid sport radio control flyer lean towards engine collecting vintage control line stunt flying Dons MADMAN control line airplane still hangs workshop along original Orwick 64 will report some local activities am currently aware As information about activities outside immediate area becomes available will include column have pictures comments information about activities etc please send AMA headquarters plainly marked District VII material will forwarded inclusion column very active group control line flyers Minneapolis Piston Poppers has monthly freeze fly field locai vocational college Several members have obtained Seasons flyer status several others working club came up wonderful idea foster control line flying Several members built finished lot control line trainers trainers given several local hobby shops new flyer purchases control line engine given trainers really looking forward seeing lot trainers spring Minnesota weather permits During month November several members Tri Valley radio control club put presentation Young Eagles group presentation took place ThunderBird Aviation complex Flying Cloud Airport near Minneapolis must add involvement Young Eagles group project Don Bentfield Minnesota 4-H Aviation Coordinator Judy Rice have put together aspects radio control flying presented including long discussion about helicopters questions asked Young Eagles indicated very good grasp general aviation concepts theory flight final touch occurred Steve Flaten started ran engine ducted fan F-16 Twenty thousand small hangar area opened lot young eyes very wide response presentation model aviation picked up least six new members group twenty March year next group Young Eagles will have different presentation radio control flying Tn Valley has made field clubhouse available class room presentation will followed lunch several trainers buddy boxes will put service give youngsters some real stick time February 6 through February 8 Minnesota Department Transportation presented Aviation Exposition Target Center Minneapolis aspects aviation represented exposition Minnesota Association Modeling Clubs organization Don founded several years ago representation several areas Displays working models radio control control line aircraft present Model Engine Collectors Association also display swap meet part exposition About fifty thousand people exposed aviation model aviation result exposition Please remember send pictures comments information about activities etc AMA headquarters inclusion column As Don would say Are having fun yet? ramliar inesota Condolen MinnenanaPaul MN 55 104-1 So Don Bentfield best stated own humble words first District VP column am I--After talking lot modelers around country guess Im just part majority AMA members enjoys sport its personal rewards building flying important being some nicest people world Don will truly sadly missed tesy Carl Maroney AMA Special Services Director March 1998 159 d tc stm Ii ld •ii 11I ummu i q &e] h i Arkansas Louisiana New Monica Oklahoma Teoas 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 Blase 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 817 662-5587 Sandy Frank 105 N Brazos St Weatherford TX 76086 817 599-7131 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 1261/2 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 Gene Kent 2811 Cork Cove San Antonio TX 78230 210 308-8043 E-mail genekent@junocom AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 817 467-9211 last column representative brings mixed emotions AMA has part life years always taken granted Never wildest dreams did ever imagine amount time took serve position properly always did should have done often just enough time reason welcome relief responsibility Yet will miss intense involvement modelers operation organization never imagined would want attend functions either asked come didnt make sincere apology also never realized scarce time could become came things like would hope realize now AMA lot just place get insurance outset AMA organized serve proliferate modeling over country pool money organization what us could manage alone high point last EC meeting last November introduction Education Committee high level educators mission introduce modeling curriculum school systems action will serving us long after us involved today have passed Personally like think 50 100 years now will modelers doing knowing something what today urge particular teach join endeavor involved phase modeling another wouldnt reading object what basically FUN FUN important part modeling life what else could importance Think about positive things has happened past three years inventive ways clubs have found provide secure own flying sites Some have able finance purchase own property Others have worked within communities make place activity Without site group terrible disadvantage cant last long Flying safely has key points operation club field club has basic rule fly alone particularly important operating larger engines seen today Make mistake small engine can cause nasty cut big mills mistake can cause much serious injury Obeying basic Safety Code should clubs by-laws can go long way make site secure recently asked make some sort ruling about what perceived unsafe flying clubs field Since have no authority make such ruling reply clubs board directors and/or its officers responsible safety therefore preservation site great deal difference between flying ability two pilots rest club nearly accomplished problem can arise comes air safety stands reason flier sport model will have ability cope big Lazer type doing maneuvers right over runway Somehow sanity must prevail such situations safe solution worked out adults As always what best majority has take precedence doing maneuvers over runway others flying has basic etiquette long time Back November hard working member San Antonio Prop Busters R/C Club Jim Branaum went trouble organizing roast yours truly highly complimented little apprehensive about could just visualize no showing up Well much surprise quite few did come About highest compliment could have imagined other Keith Storey 8th AMA president coming way California boyhood heroes came lovely wife Anita accompanied other Johnny Davis Johnny Davis wrote West Coast Tips column Model Airplane News back late 940s hung word mans wealth measured friends truly am well off Thank Like have served EC have job business run have little time building flying own models hope now get back building flying again have plans some Rubber models hope build soon kits before WW II either could nut build didnt have patience late big brother saved huge surprise turn up certainly havent much time build lately read should really back building board Model Aviation late 1950s Astro Hog king Midland Tx Hi-Sky RIG Club held Calln Hogs Fly-In Sig Mfg supported event sent people down attend Heres Dennis Robbins ran events Hi-Sky club 23 entrants 28 Hogs Fly-In Hogs powered engines 40s 1 20s Jim Ruple gets ready start 40 Hog left Big Hog 120 4-C HOGS seem go forever shot Steve Bird Dallas helping Rick Strange buddy box what looks like perfect weather ciate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Troy Lapp 1618 Houston Dr Bismarck ND 58504 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Don Moden 410 Hail St Salina 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 News Colorado Letter Russ Miller name Dennis Brooks spoke over phone several years ago Jack Merritt Custom Hobbies heart transplant looking AMA help him am writing after reading latest District TX article Octobers ModelAviation am club am AIVIA member reason am club broke neck several times resulting number limitations am allowed drive cannot travel 20 minutes way twice week car doesnt mean dont support promote hobby industry teach model rocketry local elementary school built 42 rockets display launching National Scout Jamboree red white blue Big Brute canTed American Flag aloft attached shock cord chute ejected flag hung proudly beneath told dont fly anymore either buy RIC airplanes cars boats garage sales recondition Almost find homes people new hobby keep several sailplanes hand others borrow leam have hard time looking up fly Ijust bought EPP TG-3 kit Dave Sanders EPP Corsair kit Mark Mech get durable aircraft loan out work computers develop and/or translate hobby oriented educational programs between platforms Apple-Mac-IBM back tools time available everyone area has some hobby interest As 4-H counselor worked kids took first County year finished high second State model rockets Junior Grand Champion plastic models Clubs important expand capabilities pooling resources experience dedicated hobbyist can still work keep hobbies alive youth young adults today 75 year old/young father-in-law has taken up RIC cars visits three nephews either fly R/C run R/C cars boats launch rockets draw interest time run cars 2 foot Energizer Bunny monster truck chassis up down street Demonstrations local school rockets electric control line aircraft draw kids parents programs fly COX Bearcat electric control line inside gym show simple can put meat tray foam skis after 21 inch snow flew off snow Getting out enjoying sports draws people dont agree have build own start out no time invested first time crashes dont turn away sports used equipment bought prudently gets people lower costs advances such EPP foam Bounce dont Break aircraft add draw people dont want club get out own find way enjoy hobby Most importantly please take time talk people activities draw get first time students running cars boats planes neighborhood sign-ups school enclosed photo transportation extending hobbies cart street-legal cart Colorado classified electric wheel chair neighbor helped build trailer out Sears Car lop Carrier garage sale 10 inch wheeled wagon lets cany kits teaching model rocketry metal models plastic models year round types weather have thunder storms driven through 12 inches snow reach classes cart has lights turn signals amber strobe horn windshield wiper heater fan stereo yes trailer lights work through normal trailer harness hookup always way people help Most people just forget ask offer Just because someone sport does mean wont help out asked may join up What happens say no ask someone else youre trying must busy dying close Dennis Brooks Converted PAR CAR Golf Cart weather electric wheel chair Letter Russ Miller LOVE-AIR R/C club Loveland Colorado hosted 4th annual BIG BIRD FESTIVAL August 16th 17th 1997 Took Show Road year due loss club field fall 1996 Fifty seven pilots New Mexico Texas Nebraska Wyoming Colorado made trip Al Wards field Akron Colorado registered 91 Giant Scale planes 2-day event event began Saturday evident number motor homes trailers lining several hundred feet runway pilots arrived Friday planning having full weekend fun registration inspection complete thing pilot fly fly did 307 flights loggeda new record event Pilots rewarded flying improving chances winning great prizes Four IMAA legal kits other valuable items given away pilots throughout weekend thanks generosity sponsors Sunny skies steady crosswinds prevalent weekend field great shape because Al Ward Jr traveled way Florida few days before event prepare field though runway fairly small grass surrounded area made takeoffs landings uneventful tasks Official flying ended 400 pm Saturday after evening rain shower another first recorded eventNight flight Bob Hinze Gering NE Don Lorentzen Thornton CO put show people camping out Everyone witnessed flights amazed what radio controlled airplane can after sun goes down event came close 200 pm Sunday grand prize raffle drawing Readyto-Fly Giant Kadet Senior scratch built modified Jack Quinn being won Bill Kim Gallagher new Love-Air R/C flying site currently under construction 600-foot x 50-foot paved runway complete improvements planned during next year So mark 3rd weekend August calendar plan join us 5th annual BIG BIRD FESTIVAL Plans underway make best yet Darwin Idler South half pits Saturday afternoon Kim & Bill Gallagher winner raffle plane Jack Quinn builder h 1998 161 Anzona California / Hawaii Nevada / Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone 602 708-0222 E-mail richh@primenetcom http//ama-1 Ocom/ama Associate Vice Presidents Darwin Barrie Scottsdale Arizona 602 946-8955 Don Goeschl Lancaster California 805 940-6606 Darlene Frederick Santa Rosa California 707 525-8815 Marc Karpowich Logan Utah 801 752-3639 Brian Nelson Morgan Hill California 408 463-0907 Dave Pinjuv Las Vegas Nevada 702 656-1772 Al Williamson Chula Vista California 619 427-4039 Frequency Coordinators Elroy Marez Sacramento California 714 540-4935 See laat months column tor additional AVPa Coordinatora 1997 Elections. 1997 AMA elections completed would like once again thank members district show support Though District X ticket uncontested AMA members demonstrated remarkable participation annual election process Though can attributed part size district also illustrates tremendous interest concern shared members District X Thank support vote confidence As look next three years dawning new millennium go still significant challenges facing aeromodeling Academy Model Aeronautics modeling industry continued decline membership loss flying sites infringement upon hobby brought Federal local regulations certainly top list critical issues Have done enough Are doing enough doing right things meet mitigate challenges downward trend AMA membership has continued past five years loss flying sites especially sun-rich areas country continues alarming rate Federal local regulations regarding EPA land use development recreational properties have become more obstructive facilitative As densely populated urban areas grow expand encroach upon shrinking open space resources competition use recreational properties has become fierce What will year 2000 bring model aviation Interestingly enough question whether AMA should take leadership role resolving issues has raised should AMA play leadership role aeromodeling industry merely membership organization established provide member benefits such insurance competition rules specialty gift items must admit left dumbfounded question posed thirty years have member organization have never considered anything less leader THE leader aeromodeling industry Quite honestly looking liability insurance hats T-shirts could find number alternatives marketplace products However nowhere else industry individual modelers represented collectively national level uniformly meet profound challenges facing sport/hobby part will endeavor ensure AMA recognizes fulfills its leadership role model aviation Over upcoming term will ardently work towards preservation recognition model aviation legitimate viable recreational outlet children families adults will strive continued acquisition development preservation aeromodeling flying sites will work towards expanding efforts bringing enrichment aeromodeling youth model builders tomorrow Till next time. Keep em safe Keep em flyn Model Aviation right young face belongs 11 year old Tony Luby Mesa AZ Tonys huge smile reflects immense pride receiving Junior Award youngest flyer Eighth Air Force Fall Scale Fly-in Oct 4-5 held new Superstition Skypark Las Vegas Radio Control Club hosts 1997 Las Vegas Sahara Tournament Champions October 23-26 annual aerobatic event brings together championship pilots around world compete prestigious radio controlled aerobatic competitions ever held years championship trophy went Quique Somenzini Argentina total 83712 points southwestern desert springs life 97198 winter flying season kicks off Eighth Annual Arizona Jet Rally held Nov 21-23 Arizona Model Aviators new world class Superstition Skypark Mesa event drew 68 pilots upwards 100 aircraft Great aerobatic performances thing cooking up William G Bennett Field LVRC Club held its traditional club cookout during event years bode fare included whole turkey cooked peanut oil Mmmm. Good Kim McKays ground crew looks maneuvers ducted fan jet trainer around pattern Kim husband Ted R owners Hobbies Etc steadfast supporters modeling activity hobby local flying clubs Hi] 1 g [v32]Ui [e DIE 1 U Alaska Idaho Montana / Oregon / Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 97213-0090 503 234-4439 EMAIL vpxi@pacifiercom Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 15618 NE 56th Way Redmond WA 98052 Al Culver Boa 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkinson 319 Yellowstone Billings MT 59101 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NB 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 Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Boa 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Snaer 781 Lillonet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Dick Snaer AVP NW Washington sent photos words about whats going upper Western valley Heres Dicks report North Puget Sound R/C events happenings small amount editing get Column August 1996 Skagit County RC Club forced leave longtime flying site Milltown Rd Club members pulled together another site found has turned out dream field pilots leasing three acres land open field approximately 180 acres acres adjoining behind flying area NO TREES biggest difference site field planted grass cut four five times year animal feed Buildings moved truck/trailers old site new maintain pristine looks site club building committee designed built new building enclose club equipment porta-potry building built using modular method wall panels built pre assembled Skagit County Regional Airport Bayview Airport hangar donated boss club members panels erected assembled locked together hangar Next panels disassembled trucked new flying site reassembled site located near Lyman WA nine miles east Sedro Woolley 07 miles south Hiway 20 third year row Skagit County R/C Club has held weight lifting contest started Carlton Molesworth featured Model Aviation last year basic contest rule aircraft power must furnished OS 40FP engine cannot modified other rules aircraft must capable flying 60 sec land safely runway year have activity ever four contestant teams specially designed aircraft weight lifting capability has amazing weight lifted ballast does include weight aircraft contest flights may made through October 31st 1st Place Winners Freck s Foolish Fixup lifted 221b 8oz Pilot Gerry Freck center Engineers George Yewell 1 John Torillor 2nd Place Ugly David lifted 201b 2oz left Engineers Deene Almvig Walt Gerfen Pilot Lynn King aircraft innovative employing large wing area using special Selig lifting airfoil three very active glider competition 3rd Place Atlas II Lifted 121b lOoz Ted Hendrikson Cliff Corbow Pilot event originator Carlton Molesworth 4th Place Large modified wing Senior Kadet Lifted 12# 4 oz Pilot Don Baker Skagit County R/C Club has very active youth group under direction Doug Wedin also club instructors Five members group have soloed year just flying however Doug has great shop five building stations two Saturdays month members youth group come also learn building skills Doug reports some interested building flying has interested joining Some initial equipment used group trainer planes donated various club members younger members Tercil Glider Club Skagit County R/C Club Tim Vandenheuvel gave us great report experiences AMA nationals year father drove Burlington WA Muncie Tim could participate Soaring hand-launch glider events main point met wonderful people competition didnt get way competitors being very friendly helpful IMAA North Puget Sound Big Bird chapter along IMAA Fraser Valley chapter MAAC held second annual sanctioned AMA Big Bird event Bell Air RC Flyers field July 27th another outstanding event lots help both IMAA groups about 70 aircraft participating Next years event scheduled two days July 25 & 26 1998 will held new Skagit County R/C Club flying site Whidbey Island Big Bird fly-in held August Bob Carpenter again doing fine job Contest Director fantastic flying site should giant scale pilots calendars Dick also sent name photo owner builder flyer C-47 Nov Col flown Bell Air Big Bird Chuck Bower member Whidbey Island R/C Club North Puget Sound Big Birds IMAA chapter owns airplane first time aircraft flown flown Big Bird events during 1996 well Chuck did great job building Ziroli plans uses two Zenoah 38s power Chuck Bower Gooney Bird Clint Avery did outstanding job CD Bell Air Big Bird started 1990 Ralph Graham Richard Anderson 98s Bell Air Big Bird event will held June 6&7 h 1998 163