A News Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 WA 2 1 1f Ip i N ii i u Prater Museum Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 month pleasure introduce Rich LaGrange new Registrar/Librarian Dick Kennison retired position January year know Dick deep knowledge aspects aviation history know irreplaceable continues involved museum despite hectic first year retirement However Rich brings job own strengths unique qualities Im sure will leave legacy own proud institution because has very interesting background personality Rich born loving family Grinnell Iowa studied electronics Central Technical Institute Kansas City holds degree electronic engineering technology used education St Louis working Maconnell Douglas Corporation doing fatigue static testing structures dynamics laboratory got work F-4 Phantom Gemini space capsule said Rich know sounds great resistor resistor no matter what its Rich moved Muncie 1969 work engineer Indiana Michigan Electric Company first worked field engineer laying out poles lines moved customer services areas Rich excels figured out what people needed handled customer complaints What job Later moved marketing light shone promoting use electric heat process heating moved computer coordinator position wrote programs applications support marketing customer services Eventually Rich became person organized important special events major electric users related industry magnates Imagine having job main responsibility going trade shows organizing golfing events fishing trips breakfasts dinners Its no wonder Rich main organizers Grand Event held conjunction Homecoming June 13-14 year Unfortunately after 25 years 5 months service Rich lost job because corporate restructuring 5 months important because employees less 25 years employment lost job retirement year before Rich started flying Radio Control RC brother back home two RC airplanes never flown because no around teach him fly Perhaps coincidence perhaps Rich power company representative helped negotiate installation power service Muncie site sparked fire lobbied wife two years until finally suggested ask brother about two models hanging around garage Now something fly Rich put everything cardboard box brought out Muncie site set grass next runway Local AMA Sky Chief Bill Green came over offered assistance Bill would take off land plane day took off gave transmitter wandered off land plane own succeeded last pilot what pilot Rich flies month year almost day its possible thought Id get bored once learned fly fly fun gets said Like almost everyone else Richs actual modeling experience goes back youth Rich has always quite tinkerer recently acquired old rocket reminded him childhood project laughing told story time heals sorts pain used build small homemade rockets out brass tubing stuff found junk piles said made own rocket fuel potassium nitrite sugar cheap powerful much better blasting powder rocket fuel day crammed too much down rocket unfortunately nozzle also plugged Instead blasting off blasted apart blew hole arm showed ugly scar Rich started working library volunteer day walked Dicks work area saw sorts piles magazines books looked like needed lots help said also saw Sheila museum store needed someone watch place went lunch also volunteered help Pretty soon working weekends spending lots time museum would go home night read hooks magazines about model aviation could get hands Theres thing should know about Rich gets interested something goes way got computers wife said saw six months back head said Ive got admit model aviation has got hold like nothing have ever done before used avid fisherman After flew first time sold bass boat havent touched golf clubs since either asked Rich about likes working library said didnt believe Dick really intended retire until last week saw really going stayed side hour day Theres just no way anyone could fill shoes Maybe Rich doing great job own shoes wearing out looking information doing research day learn something new some requests get awesome like guy Germany wants list book have guy cant figure out attach rudder plane hes building calls AMA help couldnt introduce Rich mentioning involvement Grand Event Homecoming Last year Rich part planning committee complete control over flight assisted programs course weather lousy rain said turnout fantastic two days still did 168 buddy-box flights asked him what thought about years event said year am planning no rain expanded flightline operations Id like see public have better view airplanes manufacturers have chance show off products have exclusive use microphone haif-hour two three times day would beneficial everyone will have exhibitors attractions both novice experienced modeler Last year food good band great atmosphere friendly year Im going take time savor moment Thats spirit Rich 998 139 View HQ See Page 168 way iw~ UF1W ULTF9K2*IW\V AMAs HistoryPast Present Future John Worth Year Pioneer during will celebrate theme what being called Eagles II successor event Celebration Eagles gathering 1996 focus active modelers modeling personalities 50 years ago automatically refers now age 70 older 14 older 1942 such personalities still us no attempt all-inclusive following famous names come mind easily Chuck Hollinger Al Lehmberg Bill Netzeband Frank Parmenter Charlie Reed Francis Reynolds Bob Bienenstein Jim Bohash JC Mad Man Yates Jack Albrecht Jim Alaback George Bucic Dick Carson Roy Clough Joe Dallaire Les Hard Joe Kovel Lew Mahieu Bob Rich Ed Shipe Richard Tanis Evan Towne Dale Willoughby George Buso Leroy Weber Joe Wagner Waldon Smith Louis Bargo George Steiner Ed Henry Sid Miller Len Purdy Miles Reed Herb WahI Dick Tichenor Joe Foster Randy Randolph Bill Bennett Keith Storey Dick Sherman Joe Elgin Doug Spreng Art Schroeder Jim Saftig Joe Konefes Ed Konefes Bob Oslan Ed Southwick Leo Garringer George Brown Vein Krehbiel kind listing could go on above enough provide feeling thinking about pioneers creates What may interesting about names however thatand may surprise old-timersnone above AMAs Hall Fame Before year out some people will Hall Fame will probably betheres no guarantee simply because someone well-known famous Hall Fame recognition will forthcoming As have noted before first requirement candidate nominatedno nomination no listing voting ballot quite few above names have nominated before Some have voting list several years years others chosen system allows year elected Another interesting detail some names other Halls Fame Besides AMAs overall Hall Fame others such National Free Flight Societys HOF the Society Antique Modelers the Vintage R/C Society etc So uncommon Hall Fame another Food thought Eagles II event Muncie year kickoff SAM [Society Antique Modelers] Annual Championships September 13-18 will two happenings pioneers will gather recognized regardless Hall Fame status first Friday evening September 11 will Pioneers Party AMA Museum second will next night Saturday September 12 hanquet hall Ball State University Muncie scene 1996 Celebration Eagles ceremony 1998 banquet will feature both Hall Fame Pioneer recognition Any AMA members friends family members invited come both Pioneers Party Eagles II banquet Only banquet requires advance registration payment admission written invitations events will sent current AMA Hall Famerseveryone else hereby notified wish attend either both 1998 events registration form information should requested AMA Headquarters Included information will listing Muncie area hotels/motels Reservations accommodations will have made independently AMA although may helpful inquire hotel motel special AMA rate availablemany places expected offer such rate came original Celebration Eagles say theyll back Eagles II will famous pioneers present addition couldnt make 1996 event have indicated might able come 1998 event Among hope see Bill Winter Frank Zaic Bob Cahill Mike Granieri Hurst Bowers Walt Good Ben Shereshaw Joe Elgin another month hope have confirmation number other pioneers will publish come bonus feature years event will attendance two famous international visitors Ron Moulton Henry J Nicholls both coming England think both will have some worthwhile things say banquet Saturday Pioneers Party will also serve Henry Js 89th birthday celebration will actually history making can part of 1996 Celebration Eagles said among greatest events lives think 1998 event will too have done already start planning now Muncie Septemberthe potential great experience developing rapidly should part Model Aviation eeting Minutes Available complete copy approved minutes quarterly Executive Council meeting available AMA member request copy most-recently approved minutes will provided no charge Council meets quarterly minutes given meeting approved following meeting Additional copies minutes other meetings $5 shipping handling charge Requests may submitted AMA Administration telephone via fax writing Minutes recent Council meeting will also posted AMA bulletin board Aeromodeler s Airway telephone requests dial 765 287-1256 extension 201 210 fax requests use 765 7410057 $10 minimum credit card orders event very well received Mike Stokes AMA Education Coordinator 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 Following through theme spoke last months column introduction model aviation must take place local level can provide guidance moral support AMA Headquarters physically possible us directly involved program takes place level reason local club members must become involved communities order promote model aviation just finished article January 1998 issue Aviation Modeller International titled catch em young puts things pretty clear perspective Quoting article Maybe time stop being complacent just merely selfish involvement chosen sport get out put something back publication first Focus Education column have received quite few requests information develop educational program locally have already learned first question ask What age group involved have Educators Packet available interested all-inclusive Focused has primarily elementary education level grades 5-8 seed planting Programs available address age group arc identified packet AMA Delta Dart Program program very much alive well really backbone AMAs model aviation classroom today Delta Dart program continues provide youngsters thrill accomplishment having built model airplane having actually fly fact also learned something about math science history social studies other traditional educational subjects may apparent rest assured learning has taken place Note January 31 Joe Beshar former District II VP held Delta Dart class Teteboro Airport New Jersey wont steal Joes thunderhe sending report event will publish column near futurebut Bring World Classroom Developed Midwest Products Co Inc Educational Products Division Students literally Build Answers gaining practical construction thinking skills hands-on activities answer questions such Can mousetrap really power vehicle What makes bridge strong does heavy ship stay afloat airplanes fly Learning Packets Peck-Polymers Developed Peck Polymers using thoroughly tested designs models teach basics aerodynamics Pecks Learning Packets designed specifically schools scouts clubs wishing introduce aviation young people Learning Packets available organizations substantial savings over individual kits Other programs available proceed through 12th grade programs have developed privately available fee Names addresses phone numbers included programs description Radio Control currently popular part hobby majority membership reasons everyone Before go too far subject will stop Gordon Schimmel Education Committee Chairman will writing Focus Education column next month will discuss subject detail Last month mentioned several individuals have taken upon themselves plant seed aviation todays young people mentioned Dick Baxter Laguna Nigel California received intriguing letter Dick highlighting program has developed throughout past 10 years some areas concern has noted enough space left months column review Dicks letter depth area feel needs addressed flying sites read gymnasiums As members well aware AMA has developed will provide upon request excellent publication titled Getting Keeping Flying Sites fact video available clubs working government agencies park departments acquiring/developing flying sites However no information pertaining acquisition indoor flying sites know some clubs individuals have access school gymnasiums auditoriums hangars other large indoor facilities ask members let know what procedures go through order obtain use facilities Some questions come mind immediately original contact person principal school board teacher airport manager etc What requirements/rules bad negotiated order use facility long arrangement good What has impact program have interest future have experience gaining use indoor facilities ask please share information What will end expand AMAs flying site acquisition guide include indoor flying sites have questions what format use dont worry will take input written paper napkins E-mail mikes @ modelaircraftorg send snail mail AMA Headquarters Attn Education Coordinator 5151 E Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Fax 765 289-4248 would prefer information writing dictation good future installments column will return other areas Dick addressed month however will let reflect part Baxters Flying Circus photos below will close months column another Education Committee members biography May1998 141 Doug Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Fernwood Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 787-7454 thing have learned rain umbrella protection shower bath two auditors scheduled begin work books records AMA year ended 12/31/97 February 23 1998 As soon get results audit will begin furnishing some information about operations year Preliminary numbers indicate bad year AMA very interested assisting clubs obtaining keeping flying fields easy thing modelers have involved development fields during time have flying model airplanes Sometimes finding field very difficult chore look What should prepared What kind deal should try negotiate owner should begin trying acquire new flying site Obviously answers questions would depend whether park land government program abandoned airfield farmers property available land might buy AMA has great deal information regarding acquisitions flying fields information fills two-inch loose-leaf 3-ring binder notebook available use Its old everything wanted know afraid ask routine having problems area call district vice president someone headquarters may offer some assistance AMA has around since 1936 has acquired lot information about lot things addition printed information live bodies can offer assistance problem have cannot share what know help problems unless ask questions request assistance important individuals clubs realize cannot leg-work can assist providing information use preparing presentations City Councils government agencies etc will have major portion work same premise can see have frequencies insurance help flying field things necessary enjoy flying aircraft have build airplane learn fly fly yourself can help cant Speaking doing need know what would like AMA you sport flier have set concerns contest flier have another set concerns serving manner helpful contact us see what want workable might benefit other people well Please have problem concern notify us can try help As considering what AMA might remember policing organization cannot dictate club what will internal club squabbles cannot solve Let us hear Until later h features Rocco Ferrario Napa California Rocco responsible developing Flying Physics middle school science curriculum ever individual personified term enthusiasm individual would have Rocco Ferrario own words As kid went Redwood Middle School three years loved would haul planes rockets school backpack sneak out behind gym fly planes make bunch noise usually get some trouble Well now its 23 years later Im still sneaking out behind gym making noise getting trouble course now get paid Rocco has teaching Redwood Middle School Napa California 10 years During time has feverishly promoting model aviation science activity Originally starting Delta Dart found bit fragile outdoors designed Siouz-Z-Q model used Roccos 7th grade science class quickly spread other 7th grade science classes Coupled Estes rocket unit follow-up program 8th grade science teachers Rocco soon 1200 kids flying Redwood Middle School Roccos Ferrarioss Flying Physics born out endeavor resulting middle school 7th graders Napa now building flying Sioux-Z-Q models Noted lively motivating instruction style Rocco has recognized Rotary Teacher Year District Science Mentor District Curriculum Coordinator year Rocco serving Distinguished Teacher Residence Humboldt State University teaching supervising years candidates Teacher Preparation Roccos wife Kim first-grade teacher provides tremendous encouragement support program full-time mom daughter Elyse son Anthony Roccos own words Taxi cab driver circus ring leader homework/violin monitor Kim full-service mommy still maintaining sanityso far School soon out summer What plans involve teaching youngster fly Time passes faster think Til next month 1 11 [ok mum 1] 1 i Iowa / Michigan Minnesota Wisconsin Associate Vice Presidents 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 Lindstrorn 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 District VII column will return upcoming issue 142 Model Aviation ecticut / Maine Massachusetts New Hampshire Rhode Island Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 AlIen Road Billerica MA 01 821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-31 46 MC McGuffin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 03106-1 077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 8 Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001 -2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1 866 next five pictures sent Andy Figlar Connecticut Model Airplane Club Stratford Ct months column will consist pictures sent some District modelers try use pictures sent sometimes printable Also some months abundance material possible use everything time enough space no longer timely following Past CMAC president Bob Hilker holds photos Discover Flying Club Joe Maffes Ugly Stick OS 61 power Cape Cod sent Ed McCarty Vin Fusco getting -scale P-51 ready early morning flight Bob Reddy Harry Hasedt Phil Temple assist SOUTHERN NH FLYING EAGLES FLOAT FLY-IN Bob Spear CD event held second weekend September about 38 pilots over 50 aircraft pictures sent Harry Newman Some people involved operating Float Fly No captions received cannot name GEORGE WILSON District frequency coordinator also active Discover Hying R/C Club writes monthly column ModelAjiplane News called Scratch Builder photo shows Eleanor Wilson holdino latest desien called Scratchy 998 143 Bob Reddy working Bridi Ultimate Kacs powered OS 61 few aircraft Southern NH Float Fly aT aircraft Float Fly Discover Flying R/C Club display EAA Fly-in Marstons Mills Airport Phil Temple readies 70-inch Super Buckaneer another flight OS 91 4cycle power Participants Novice pattern contest Marstons Mills Airport sponsored Discover Flying RIC Club Bunky Buote CD Ray Hinds A-scale J-3 mj -1 11 IU ElM 11 iI t — New Jersey/ New YorI& 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 @ idtnet Daee Babcock 445 Stocktov Street Hightstovv NJ ees2S-4551 Roy Brown USAF AFCENT CMR 485 SOX 585 APO AS 09703 Vince Jallano 18 Shorereck Rd Reel0 Pt Ne, Yodr NY 177e Ray Joschbas 59 Livv9slov Street St Jawes NY 11 7e0 James M Lewis PO 81 Ogdevburg NY 13e69-0551 Bob McKay 159W E0verd St Iselac NJ 08830 Dave Mathewson Soc 613 Cawiles NY 13031 Tom Morray 31 voorhees Drive Baskivg Ridge NJ 07920 Marlene Nikodew 407 Willow Street Lvokpvrt NY 14094 Bill Poylhress 2 Hemlock Cccv SoogvSiev NY t2d77 Adam Settler dl Perry Aceoce Lolhaw NY t Sit S-2d33 Terry Terrevoire tOt Swilhtietd Dr evdicoo NY t3785-d329 Freqoency Coordleator Len Seater 53 AirpoS Dr Dowego Ceonty AirpoS Feltoc NY 13069 315 598-8093 Bob Kern president Islanders Model Airplane ClUb reports instrumental helping members Junior Girl Scout Troop 1889 earn Aerospace badge during demonstration conducted December Bob took 40 size trainerr 27% Cap 232 RC flight simulator event help create interest After hands-on description flight controls transmitter operations students split three groups group participated RC flight simulation kite building assembling flying balsa gliders Bob states girls showed keen interest subject asked very good questions quite attentive thanks Bob sending pictures description Bob Kern three students simulator Early January found southern New Jersey annual awards banquet Atlantic County Skyblazers addition unique gift exchange game presentation during Dave Lockhart Ron Lockhart Bob Osenenko crowned top three fliers yearr treated very enjoyable talk David Allen Dave fifth generation hot air balloonist family history includes stories some very unusual early balloon/parachute stunts interesting pieces information gleaned talk origin word pilot Care guess Balloonist David Allen chats Luke Wehmuller following weekend Bob Clemens President Western New York Free Flight Societyr invited Buffalo witness Indoor contests Alumni Hall University Buffalo site event No-cal Scaler Limited Penny Planer Bostonian Intermediate Stick Easy B events day Never feel like have ten thumbs look intricate nature Indoor rubber- electric- powered models Irve started quite few. am going complete Bostonian Super Connie Greg Gallo Bostonian Judge Hugh Jones came over Rochester help event February 7th busy day local scene Central Jersey Radio Control Club held its annual flea market morning event well attended As case events shopper could find everything related hobby lot stuff ancillary hobby generous definition word Honey since youre going airplane flea-market would clean out basement Food merchandise good crowd resulted fun time attendance Brian Silversmith r negotiates price Al Friedrichs CJRCC fleamarket tables capped off Saturday aeromodeling activities very pleasant visit 25th anniversary banquet Jersey Coast Sport Fliers Since its beginning 1973 club has grown steadily now boasts annual membership excess 200 club provided attendee gift item women table given bud vase flowers small Jersey Coast Sport Fliers pennant Nice touch venerable Ed Runkle newsletter editor club proved man talents being named flier year special moment evening introduction four charter members club presented plaque signifying 25 years dedication idea developed years ago Congratulations Jersey Coast Sport Flier Charter Members Gene Cattani Larry Larsen Lany Cressmen Charles Wehler Remember youre having event take picture add paragraph send Model Aviation ciete Vice Presidents Award winners Ron Lockhartr Dave Lockhart Bob Osenenko Em] kil1 [eiIIE 11 1e] bE Ohio / Pennsylvania / West Virginia Bob Brown Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 614 8911643 David H EllIs 5261 DeWitt Rood Cross Laces WV 25313-1209 304 776-1408 Nelson Goold 1944 Idaho Street Allentown PA 16103-8519 610 797-6097 John Hathaway 102 Woodmern Drrve New Stanton PA 15672-9449 1412 925-3266 Donald Klopp 637 Hamilton Court trappe PA 18426-2256 610 409-0129 Frank Noll 4573 Lamme Road Dayton OH 45449 937 435-9232 Manhew Turowohi 9963 Boo 294 Dogwood Drive Drums PA 16222 717 622-0435 Joseph 8 Viola9 1381 Cranbrovk Drive PO 800851 Maumee OH d3037-3062 Freqoency Coordinator John Conle 1012 wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Club newsletters provide intelligent means conveying ideas everyone within clubrs roster attempt understand desires membership Vice President does read newsletters Thanks extended newsletter editors great effort put forth Recently several newsletters have mentioned need AMA required identification models newsletter mentioned fact flyer lost model returned three different times simply because AMA label requirement Another newsletter mentioned label provided necessary proof ownership crossing Canadian border Although simple process please make sure models identified H/C AVIATION COUNTRY CLUB Columbus Ohio region District III fortunate have R/C Aviation Country Club located close proximity year schedule includes Kyosho Heli-Challenge Fun Fly May 29-31 District III IMAA Mini Fest July 25th Heli-Internationals August 5-9 year Heli Internationals scheduled same weekend major event drag strip next door Housing will premium Call Becky Robb 740 928-5300 additional information READING FLYING DUTCHMEN AEROMODELERS Flying Dutchmen utilized Fairgrounds Square Mall Reading Pennsylvania annual mall show David Moodhart provided following pictures Flying Dutchmen President Bob Fryer stands behind flying saucer would like special after hours tour US Air Force Museum Thats just item agenda Dayton Ohio Giant Scalers US Air Force Museum Fly-in September 4th 5th 6th Contact Frank Noll Jr 937 4359232 additional information picture below illustrates huge site What could ask Stearman runway Air Force Museum EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA ACTIVITY AVP Nelson Gould provided following information pictures Participants great Moon Lake Fly Montrose Club house former guard shack donated club Beautiful models Quakertown Fly-In MODEL AVIATION Quite often asked. isnt picture Model Aviation answer didnt send Vice President Seriously club have worthwhile experience aeromodeling desire little notoriety send Bob Brown short descriptive paragraph supporting pictures subjects pictures should identified 998 145 Flying Dutchmens fine mall display Rest Relaxation Moon Lake U] iI[eULUI Delaware / District Columbia Maryland /North Carolina Virginia Chuck Foreman Vice President 412 Pine Cone Ct Kill Devil Hill NC 27948 Phone 919 1-5855 Fax 919 441-6554 cforeman @ modelaircraftorg Associate Vice Presidents George Abbott 8712 Westlake Court Raleigh NC 27613 Home Phone 919 848-6719 E-Mail GAbbott462@aolcom Robert E Babura 117 Otis Dr Severn MD 21144-1130 Home Phone 410 969-9356 E-Mail bbabura@junocom Steve Moulton 2217 Johnstown Rd Chesapeake VA 23322 Home Phone 757 421-4545 Office Phone 757 431 -6D09 Fax 804 463-8411 E-Mail moultons@mindspringcom Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Ave Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Home Phone 540 943-1684 E-Mail flyrrs@cfwcom John Stare 826 Marl Pit Rd Middletown DE 19709 Home Phone 302 376-7154 E-Mail drcs38@aolcom Bliss Teague 625 5th Ave SW HiCkory North Carolina 28602 Home Phone 704 324-2164 Office Phone 704 733-9228 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobuccl 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 910 488-5986 District IV R/C Contest Coordinator note Jack Cash new RIC Contest coordinator Please take couple lines next column alert everyone fact am traveling ask get sanction requests early possible Also please post pager numher 888-618-0553 E-Mail address jscashjr@cyberunnet can reached thru either methods emergency Jacks mailing address competition section magazine Valley Radio Control Flying Club article Sue Schrock appeared Flying Times newsletter Valley Radio Control Flying Club recent executive council meeting AMA decided lower youth membership $100 idea heing cost membership AMA should keep young person enjoying sport flying model airplanes am proposing Valley R/C Hying Club also adopt policy offering free sponsored membership youth under 19 thro July 1st 1998 youth membership would encoumge club members help young people join activities club young person has shown interest flying club member would propose sponsor young member following year sponsor would necessarily instructor youth would take active role encouraging member building projects planning regular visits flying site sponsor would keep touch instructor work young person safety techniques simply serve adult advocate him Excellent idea Sue Keep up good work hope other clubs District IV same similar program Triad Aeromodelers Lexington NC letter received Bob Satow President Triad Aeromodelers Thought may interest other clubs District IV update contacted about early last spring time club lost flying site county land fill due persons noise complaint also midst negotiating city council Lexington use closed land fill sought help guidance AMA staff Muncie during negotiations city work city came dead end council voted deny use city land fill point spirit membership quite low After year flying site membership dropped 50 about 25 25 determined stay together concentrated effort made find new site Ads placed newspapers Interviews given television newspaper reporters resulting articles Flyers placed everywhere did provide several leads got hopes up several times prospective site two major drawbackstoo close houses inaccessible no over fly area etc Through member contact did find property looked promising 18 acres stretched out north south 2000 ft long rectangle located flood plain area prohibits housing development near very busy railroad track police academy firing range couple major obstacles evident about 2 acres woods blocked out half property other owner would lease property make long story little shorter bit bullet decided purchase land became incorporated sold shares membership raised sufficient funds pay 50% purchase price fortunate owner willing finance balance over period three years funds raised left enough clear trees stump removal cheap make other site improvements just bought property end August 1997 work has already accomplished phenomenal course lot work remains done enthusiasm generated within club assures will completed pride established knowing own field unbelievable Let other clubs have lost field know old adage true will way John Stare AVP Delaware Please welcome John Stare new Associate Vice President state Delaware John will replacing Scotty Moyer has served very long time Scotty retiring getting involved other things along modeling will some other changes District IV AVPs assigned area serve changes being done District IV will have better coverage AVP area will best serve membership Dick Smith AVP Virginia Valley R/C Flying Club has taken AMAs lead offering $100 annual junior memberships reducing Clubs junior membership fee also $100 another positive step club has taken attract todays youth model aviation demonstrates forward thinking June 27th-28th Valley RIC Flying Club will hosting 14th Annual Ray Gordon Memorial Jumbo Fly-in IMAA biggest flying event part VA has grown year flyers states making annual must attend fly-ins year again Dave Patrick world class flyer TOC competitor will returning fly TOC planes also rumored some other top flyers may attend also So dont miss out Make plans now attend join fun Bobby Russell Charles County R/C Club Just note two pictures Charles County RC Clubs summer picnic got kids involved 40 planes close 100 people pretty summer day planning mall show involve kids spring photo shows some kids involved AMA Chartered Clubs District IV said last month will say again clubs District IV sure have least AMA Leader Member club AMA will soon began mailing some information leader membership would like clubs District IV send name address active leader member club name club affiliation will placed active leader member mailing list month GO TAKE KID FLYING AND SIGN UP NEW AMA MEMBER WE NEED THEM Modei Aviation o shows flight line picnic i i 11 [ AU 1 Alabama Florida / Georgia / Mississippi / Puerto Rico South Carolina Tenneaaee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 Sooth 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Phone 2051 322-2127 FAX 205 252-2e54 E-mail iemcneill@ianocom WEBPAGE Ed Hartley KCRC hltp/Iwwwdatawldcamllicrc Associate Vice Presidents Ron Chidgey 3713 Pampano Pensacola FL 32514 Wilhelmina Chihaaz 2826 Arbor Place Knoaville TN 37917 Jnhn G Cooper 4788 Cluister Cave Memphis TN 38118 James AIds 5428 Melwood Drive Jackuan MS 39211 William T Haywood 4 Rabin Circle Foley AL 36535 Karl Hansel 383 Briaiwaad #42 Meridian MS 39305 LouiSe Izzo 296 Huetridge Way Winterapringa FL 32708 Richard Jackson 2118 Tharnlee Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Chris Joiner 95 Lee Rd 238 Phenia City AL 36867 Dr John Marlin 2180 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Foebla Pass Asniatan AL 36206 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyrna GA 30082 Clifford Scholetield 4138 NW 33rd Place Gaineuville FL 32606 Frank Tiano 15300 Eatancia Lane Went Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Duzer 3804 N River Rd Gainesville GA 30506 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamare Manchester TN 37355 Joseph Micalizzi HC 566 Boa 10387 Pajardo Puerto Rica 00738 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fields 183W Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32148 Phone 804 684-2517 RC Costed Coordinator Kenneth BlackmaIl 207W Sandoreek Rd Enterprise AL 36330 Phone 334 347-4721 Don McGillivray Pres SW Aeromodelers Ft Myers FL writes 15 30 mm about right club meeting tape 60 mm too long Send tape HOW AIRPLANES FLY 14 MIN new AMA rule book Don got theyre going out today dont have new rule book street yet Im sending 97 book HOW AIRPLANES FLY excellent explains real airplane flight principles same Don going show tape Boy Scout Troop want 14 mm club write Ill mail Its free can keep Joe Sebastian Pres Mid South Squadron Hixson Tenn writes Send HOW AIRPLANES FLY tape 15 20 mm choice regular club meeting Allen Taylor CD Flying Griffins Griffin Ga writes Send HOW AIRPLANES FLYto add club video collection 15 30 mm about right meetings Re-located Ohioan now Largo Fla writes wing Adams Housecat am Don Kreis active member Riverside Hawks Piqua Ohio cant find club Largo vote discontinue covering AMA Council meetings mag cover Dist news instead Don Im mailing list AMA chartered clubs Fla thousands clubs Tampa area us want FLYiNG FIELD little airplanes perhaps no1 priority Let show what club did Gardendale AL area club Bham RC purchased land now almost paid same club Perrine Fla reported last year did bought 30 acres reclaimed strip land created Heaven-On-Earth flying field Dont take word look above permanent pavillion concrete shelters 9 10 stalls wooden tables flyers has long paved runway fenced bleachers 12 volt DC elec system powered wind generator did happen Easy answer Good leadership Now meet leaders Greg Battles Safety Officer Allen Moseley Secretary Treasurer Nick Neville IL Club President Horace Winette Horace second R important Club officials made possible purchase 30 acre juicy piece land have walked through necessary motions equip new field everything mentioned above need field club might consider going out digging up piece land BUYING like Club President Horace Winette others have done Ijust walked door morning trip DeLand Florida buddy Al Tuttle hosting 9th Annual Festival Giants large size scale aircraft sponsored DELAND GOLDEN HAWKS Club field end runway large airport full-size aircraft Al must doing something right because nearly 200 modelers showed up New York Tenn Virginia name over East Coast Huge fat expensive magnificent model airplanes far eye could see Im lying See picture below standing middle runway could have turned camera other way know what? hobby model airplanes changing Less competition leisurely just sitting asnund watching planes blabbing other flying airplanes relaxed atmosphere AMA changing too AIVIA service organization pledged among other things serve model builder flyer help have fun live changing world took pic yesterday show Arnold Marcus P-38 What see aluminum substance stuck balsa wood shape very effectively looks nice Arnold scratch-built 44 lb flyer 6 months 3 wheels fold up model flight 32 SACS engine want meet some important officials conducted 3 day monstrous affair above L-R Bill Johnson Chicago bragged crashed gate pay $3 get in. Wayne Toombs Buffalo NY charge flightline Don Lawson Georgetown Mass handled Groundskeeping Tom Beckman DeLand charge Security Marie Toombs charge Registration Al Tuttle himself CD Now meet important judges Giant Scale affair has JUDGES look planes over declare OK OK gentlemen above include Anthony Francis Al Tuttle again Bob Newland Paul Arnold Ken Potter Carl Schmaedig Jay Landgraf Assoc VP George Perryman Smyrna Georgia asked mention late Norm Purdy Norm founded TTOMA Club Thermal Thumbers Metro Atlanta Also edited newsletter Jr Birdman before AMA started up holding Georges Little Embro George winding Assoc VP Ward Van Duzer says CL News Dist V Recent Contest Chattanooga Meet Aaron Hoffman Kevin Stewast Bill Hubbard Jim Stewart Watt Moore TomLuperAIIinCLSTUNT 998 147 Illinois Indiana / Kentucky / Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656-3224 Home 708 457-0565 Fax 708 457-2177 sysbauer@charliecnsiitedu Associate Vice Presidents Illinois Deb & Scott Justice 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 796-7242 Hal Parenti 1920 Buckiegham Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Warden 400 Alden Dr Normsl IL 61 761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indiana Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 48733 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 Box 308 Burgle KY 40310 608 748-5834 Missouri Bob Underwood 32 Hollandbush Ct St Charles Mo 63304 Eve 314 939-3394 Ken Booher 1016 North East Barnes Dr Lees Summit MO 84086 818 524-7307 Frequency Coordinator Cal Orr RR 1 Box 1236 Higginsville MO 64037 660 564-6264 Fax 660 564-6285 Webmaster Gary Parenti 11001 Martindale Dr Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 531-9556 http//wwwcsamiitedul-amadiste/indeshtm district web page up running can link AMA home page use URI listed above club has web page have added district list club has event contest fly-in mall show whatever place web page information place picture favorite model aircraft SKOKIE IL Club #247 Chicagoland RC Modelers Inc has budding star its midst Steven Rosenblatt 13 years old shown Troublemaker 1973 design T Benedetto has 57 inch span 53 inch length weighs little over six pounds Monoote covered vinyl lettering Power Fox 45BB control Airtronics WARRENVILLE IL Club #640 Suburban RC Barnstormers holds New Years Fly-In welcome new year Attendance limited hardy souls showed up great time flying skis planes C Gros furnished information pictures built ramp snow carrier take-off contest held Picture has plane just leaving snow ramp Picture two has L R S Hernandez S Driza J Greetis S Ortez D West Note un-named snowman lineup JACKSONVILLE IL Club #1328 Jacksonville Propkickers busy bunch Last fall some visitors field Sam chapter 211 postal event Pictured J Schifko R Waser R Sisson January 1 1998 Presidents Cup Flyin held field weather cool 36 degrees sky clear wind could blow hat off head four brave entries C McCormick R Russell R Tendick B Ward Despite engines quitting deadstick landings planes suffered minor damage landing small tree F Nevin supplied pictures information first picture has R Tendick getting ready start trainer 40 Next shot ready line L R B Ward R Russell J Hunter J Alboff C McCormick BALL WIN MO Club #702 Lafayette Esquadrille held annual Stunt Scale contest Buder Park St Louis great Scale airplanes owned Gus Vogele Pictured Gus Fokker B-Ill Bindecker powered Fox 29 homemade throttle muffler Reported R Carr PALATINE IL Matt Hauser sent pictures two versions plane designed Both weigh about seven pounds left 46 powered the right has 65 up front Whats unique about planes completely disassemble picture two shows Model Aviation ge Aldrich 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 210 650-4707 Max Blase 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 817 662-5587 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 126/2 SE 35 Oklahoma City OK 73129 405 634-5331 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 4611 Gooch Dr Little Rock AR 72212 501 868-2604 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 intention producing column focus upon regional local activities needs within five state area District VIII Texas Oklahoma New Mexico Arkansas Louisiana Other writers will dwell upon national matters concerns within AMAI ask please consult remainder publication keep up national happenings concerns central task within District VIII function communication coordination modeling activitiesregionally intention visit local regional groups AMA members possible during 1998 effort will accomplished holding several gatherings associated regional modeling activities district meetings will very informal nature Because size District VIII unified single gathering would massive undertaking would now like solicit invitations regions within District VIII host such meetings Hopefully would coincide large traditional gatherings competitions fly-in non-flying events Possibly evening meetings between 2 day events Flying fellowship fun will commit attend gatherings possible Please contact telephone/fax 817 599-7131 105 North Brazos Street Weatherford Texas 76086 E-mail sfrank69@airmailnet Within dimension communication coordination Several years ago AMA discontinued sanctioning nonHying events such mall shows swap meets auctions static displays Since time individual club would simply send ad posted publication No scheduling assistance date coordination offered am now instituting voluntary service date scheduling coordination modeling activities would otherwise known appear print Mr Bill Lee has volunteered keep running calendar non-flying activities within district district Web master such has immediate knowledge both flying non-flying activities planning host non-flying activity please contact him solicit calendar information information will between two three months current will see publication will allow scheduling curtail unintentional overlapping activities will neither approve nor disallow nonsanctioned/non-flying event scheduling service will let know advance what others have already placed calendar Mr Lee can reached address published contest coordinator FF & CL E-mail billlee @cleafcom Sanctioning vs voluntary scheduling coordination activities seek sanctioning growing proportion non-competition unsanctioned activities non-flying events district could publicized better attended being advertised within district www site wwwAMA-Dist 8org have established policy within Web site publish sanctioned activities list non-sanctioned flying events sponsored chartered clubs additionally list non-flying events advertised non-flying events section magazine voluntarily date booked through Mr Lee Other activities sponsored individuals nonchartered clubs will listed within district Web site appropriateness will determined individual basis Mr Lee myself Once again am asking voluntarily contact Mr Lee inquire about previously booked activities subject protection formal competition sanctioning will eliminate unintentional inadvertent overlapping AMA Hall Fame council AMA past presidents has decided expand voting membership committee selects modelers will honored being placed AMA HOF district vice president has solicited appoint person committee have selected outgoing district vice president Mr George Aldrich serve capacity membership HOF himself 4 HOF members within District VIII recent activity being council member chairman AMA Museum committee makes him obvious choice Recognition fellowship AMA awarded its highest level membership recognition two longtime modelers supporters aeromodeling lifelong volunteers AMA Bud Tenny Jess Shepherd thus honored during Indoor flying competition during January 1998 see photo What see column what get Either personally attending club meetings regional meetings non-flying events flying activities sanctioned competitions 237 chartered clubs hundreds activities happening throughout district obviously cannot attend Im seeking assistance have activities happenings within region club please see am informed will assist anyway can national regional concerns know concerns can assist As time permits read literature concerning modeling sent So may aware activities area please see am included PR mailing list upon newsletter list Sandy Frank 998 149 Associate Vice Presidents Bedford TX January 4 1998 Indoor meet Fellowship just award highest level membership AMA offers anyone Two very own Bud Tenny Jess Sheppard honored lifelong efforts work behalf aeromodeling Academy Bud left picture Jess right retiring council member George Aldrich making presentation highest example fellowship camaraderie within modeling community seen during mid winter Indoor event Well done Associate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Tray Lapp 1618 Houston Dr Bismarck ND 58504 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sal ins KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Letter Russ Miller Thought would drop line results [6th annual] fun fly first-place winners Timed Flight 2/2 minJeff Stremich Fargo ND Carrier LandingScot Genoch Mapleton ND Glow Plug RaceDan Loegering Fargo ND Cross Country Race 92 minAI Foell Casselton ND perfect day fun fly 30 pilots registered Also Sept 14 2nd annual float fly Beaver Lake big crowd getting interested time JimE Dakota SkyMasters Casselton ND Casselton fun fly Aug 10 1997 Sig models picture Beaver Lake summer 1997 Lincoln Sky Knights have busy little over year ago informed land leasing sold Soon after began search new home club able find 20-acre piece land near Lincoln new site includes really well equipped clubhouse water electricity heater refrigerator stove impound station handicap accessible portable toilet sun deck areas flying site completely handicap accessible members have donated folding chairs picnic tables have wonderful new home runway four hundred feet long forty feet wide asphalt also grass strip runs southeast diagonal North/South hard surface runway East runway pond under development now should fine place enjoy float planes boats future plans expand already large parking area groom large camping area build bigger sun shade maybe playground small children visiting Sky Knights facility new home located East Lincoln Nebraska 1 34th Street Waverly Rd Interstate 1-80 exit Waverly exit travel East Watch signs Amberly Rd right Once youre Amberly follow street till see 134th street sign turn North travel over Highway 6 railroad continue North till see Waverly Rd will see club house facilities North East Intersection Some planning future also includes some kind open house everyone visit new home Sky Knights also lost good friend well known builder Mr Don Neill Lincoln plans organize have sanctioned annual fun fly strictly scale aircraft honor Dons fantastic ability create wonderful scale aircraft As has said before miss him much Please make plans visit great flying club location next trip through midwest Everyone welcome As quoted members has fun Gregg Meyer Vice President Lincoln Sky Knights Russ know highly irregular publish below article column feel Don Neill exception rule club community hobby has lost true friend Don Neill long time member Lincoln Sky Knights passed away unexpectedly May Don meticulous builder flier member Lincoln Sky Knights man admired liked anyone met him building abilities known throughout United States abroad creations hangs display Universal Studios Orlando Florida after being used filming Rocketeer Its difficult deal loss words difficult describe what Don meant us hobby general Tom Boyd past AVP District IX read below poem Dons funeral helped deal loss may help others time grief Author unknown Submitted Jock Sibert VP District IX Nebraska What good friend dies lash out anger curse skies grasp hard denial means weak effort kindle comfort seek What good friend dies Once lifes breath precious give chest last rise haste take blame no other fault kneel earth deem happiness halt What good friend dies him time both good bad lie cast aside past memories hurt too much struggle fight last lingering touch What good friend dies tears have cried No matter much no matter hard try thing say farewell Goodbye Model Aviation er Russ Miller What Good Friend Dies Submitted Jack Sibert VP District IX Nebraska ona / California / Hawaii Nevada Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone 602 708-0222 E-mail richh@primenetcom http//wwwama-1 Ocorn/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 last months column additional AVPs coordinators Flying Site Assistance. April 1993 Property Acquisition Development Committee proposed establishment Flying Site Assistance Fund assist clubs modeling associations critical flying site acquisition development issues AMA Executive Council approved proposal established fund allocating annual budget based formula 25 per open/senior member Using 1997 membership numbers approximately $31000 has allocated flying site assistance 1998 Recognizably woefully inadequate amount AMA membership declines annual allocation unfortunately declines well Given relatively small amount money available Council has limited expenditures fund projects large focus multi-venue multi-use facilities public sites support two clubs areas critical site issues exist Faced numerous critical site issues District X has aggressively sought funds has received AMA support through funding assistance several key projects 1994 significant portion fund used support AMA Western Regional Flying Site project Visalia CA 1996 $10000 granted TIMPA completion Tucson International Modelplex Park Tucson AZ $5000 dollars donated Save Mile Square Park Committee efforts Orange County CA Most recently 1997 $10000 granted Pomona Valley Aeromodelers development new public flying site Prado Dam Recreation area western San Bernardino County 1998 seeking continued support Save Mile Square Park effort funding development Educational Flight Range partnership Cal Poly State University San Luis Obispo CA last project extremely exciting through partnering Cal Polys Aeronautical Engineering Department AMA has opportunity establish essence West Coast Aeromodeling Education Center Though fund has instrumental addressing some critical funding issues just nor will enough money address funding issues associated efforts acquire develop maintain flying sites As District VP will continue working Executive Council seeking additional possibly alternative funding Flying Site Assistance Program will continue advocate key flying site projects within District However would ask Club club officer club member recognize program intended help clubs help themselves equally vtable resource ideas information ways clubs can become self-sufficient access local resources resolve funding issues AMA Executive Council taking Flying Assistance Program step further creating national Eying Site Committee encouraging district form district level committee deal flying site issues within District District X once again taking lead forming free standing association model clubs address critical issue Organized AMA Chapter Western States Modelers Association being developed not-for-profit corporation dedicated acquisition development retention aeromodeling facilities within District organization has its roots Expo Planning Committee plans use proceeds event establish funding source effort Additional information WSMA available through District X Web Page /wwwama-10comlama Till next time. Keepem safe Keepem flyn 998 151 Club President Bob Lang L wife Maxine host Palomar RC Flyers annual Christmas banquet Barn San Marcos CA Guests included Don Gulihur R President San Diego Co Association Model Clubs Thanks wonderful evening Whos afraid Big Bad El Niiio rest nation portions California coast hunker down Winter Soaring enthusiasts enjoy great soaring conditions Torrey Pines Glider Port La Jolla Ca north San Diego AMA President Dave Brown presents Addie Naccarato L AMAs Fellow Award life time achievement aeromodeling award reflects Addies tremendous service aeromodeling community through operations Naccaratos Hobby Hangar Burbank CA youth educational programs sponsored Black Sheep Exhibition Squadron prestigious award presented Addie District X membership meeting during IMS Hobby Show January 11 1998 recognition Addles 60 plus years service Model Aviation Representatives Pomona Valley Aeromodelers receive AMA funding assistance development public flying site Prado Regional Park Eli 11 [sDTIE 11 ls] Alaska Idaho Montana / Oregon / Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 9721 3-0090 503 234-4439 EMAIL vpxi@pacifiercom Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 15618 NE 56th Way Redmond WA 98052 Al Culver Boa 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkinson 319 Yellowstone Billings MT 56101 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Reeves Lippincott 1201 Farrow Circle Anchorage AK 99504-2237 Mike Hazel 1073 Windemere Dr NW Salem OR 97304 Bruce Nelson 807 B Vicksburg St Spokane WA 69208 Dick Wickline PO Eon 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 John Hanson Id-Cities R/C Modelers wrote 57 intrepid rc fliers showed up first Polar Bear Fly Jan 1 98 event organized Bill Greger 97 President th club said event manifestation cabin fever amongst faithful day 40 F cloudy flying intense five airplanes air almost day long waiting line pilot stations Hot dogs chili served lunch great choice cold day Good news/bad news stuff bad after successful years Farragut Flyers have decided running Scalemasters Qualifier has become too much burden Thats disappointment because very good event run absolutely beautiful environment good news Grande Ronde Bush Pilots will run Scalemasters Qualifier essentially replacing Scale Contest August qualifier Bush Pilots plan among other things upgrading grass runway field south La Grande Parking will much improved will include RV parking duration dates 14-16 Aug Graham Hicks contact 900 Main La Grande OR 97850 Grahams e-mail gramhix@eonicom Wil Byers sent info about incredible place event An Alpine Soaring Vacation & Fun Fly June 26-29 1998 Wallowa Lake Oregon Come share fun Alpine Soaring likes have never seen Come R/C soar us atop mount Howard Wallowa Lake Ride gondola 4000 feet top world soar model 8300 ASL Next take road trip group Soar Heads Memaloose airstrip via Imnaha OR Eat famous Imnaha cafe built 1903 visit oldest post office Oregon travel Memaloose soar model over Hells Canyon deepest canyon North America landing zone Memaloose airstrip meadow grass 3300 feet long scenery has no equal Realistically can expect thermals drift up canyon walls 2000 feet-per-minute soaring spectacular proportions Fly big small scale non scale glider PSS No matter come share us Sponsored Mid Columbia Soarers event cost Free Donations welcome Insurance Yes AMA Required Contact Wil Byers 3540 Eastlake Dr W Richland WA 99353 509-627-5224 wilbyers@aolcom Some time ago told about young man Ryan Cunningham facing kidney transplant Prior surgery TnCities Modelers Desert Flyers numerous others gave Ryan everything need fly R/C model Well according Larry Mitchell Ryans transplant success recovering fine order model building also success since finished plane brought TRCM Fun Fly last May made flight group bad considering hed soloed just before surgery Ryan will graduate high school spring graduation picture holding J-3 Cub built school project project scored Excellent Ryans teacher Ryan going attend Vancouver branch WSU fall Lets join clubs individuals concerned wishing Ryan best everything future endeavors Ryan Cunningham Stick 20 Mike Hazel sent following 27th annual NW Control-Line Regionals will take place Roseburg Oregon May 22 thru 24 Since moving Roseburg site 96 event extravaganza has continued grow popularity among contestants spectators management Regionals has turned over special committee comprised members Umpqua Valley Modelers Eugene Propspinners Western Oregon Control Line Flyers cotnmittee has worked hard fine tuning already well-honed event year Aerobatics Scale fliers will note improved schedule designed handle increasing entry folks Last years experiment CL float plane flying success pond flying area has improved enlarged As always contest features full selection Aerobatics Speed Racing Combat Scale Carrier events including some trophy divisions kids on-site amenities top class include several hobby vendors food concessions modelers meeting place inside airport hangar havent already received information flyer contact Craig Bartlett 205 NE Cedar Lane Corvallis Oregon 97330 541 745-2025 Celebration Silent Flight 2-3 May Fern Prairie field Washougal event electrics gliders Contact Jerry Holcomb enjoy pure enjoyment happens flying off water have number fine events attend spring Barons will have float fly Jump Off Joe Lake 2-3 May Contact Tony Worman 509-2389 157 6th Annual Snake River Float Fly Lewis Clark R/C Model Club May lOon Snake River Clarkston WA Contact Alan Russell 509-758-3759 3031 May Farragut Fliers will host Spring Float Fly Ccoclalla WA Matt Jacobson 208-773-4222 contact TCRCMs 5th Annual Float Fly takes place Leslie Grove Park Columbia River Richland June 6th Contact Ron Gibby 509-946-5356 Plat Float Fly has moved 20-21 June long time early June dates Put Umpqua Valley Modelers Plat Reservoir just east Sutherlin OR contact John James 54 1-8637400 happen Alaska around 4th July can attend 7th Annual Water N Wheels Contest Fairbanks Put Midnight Sun R/C Club includes Pattern Scale flying night long both land water flying available Contact Jesse Mack 907-457-7338 11-12 July week before Granddaddy em Sky Knights Portland OR present NW Seaplane Championships Pine Hollow Reservoir near Wamic OR Contact Guy Foreman 503257-8841 Model Aviation s gang flew TCRCMs Polar Bear 98
Edition: Model Aviation - 1998/05
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Edition: Model Aviation - 1998/05
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A News Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 WA 2 1 1f Ip i N ii i u Prater Museum Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 month pleasure introduce Rich LaGrange new Registrar/Librarian Dick Kennison retired position January year know Dick deep knowledge aspects aviation history know irreplaceable continues involved museum despite hectic first year retirement However Rich brings job own strengths unique qualities Im sure will leave legacy own proud institution because has very interesting background personality Rich born loving family Grinnell Iowa studied electronics Central Technical Institute Kansas City holds degree electronic engineering technology used education St Louis working Maconnell Douglas Corporation doing fatigue static testing structures dynamics laboratory got work F-4 Phantom Gemini space capsule said Rich know sounds great resistor resistor no matter what its Rich moved Muncie 1969 work engineer Indiana Michigan Electric Company first worked field engineer laying out poles lines moved customer services areas Rich excels figured out what people needed handled customer complaints What job Later moved marketing light shone promoting use electric heat process heating moved computer coordinator position wrote programs applications support marketing customer services Eventually Rich became person organized important special events major electric users related industry magnates Imagine having job main responsibility going trade shows organizing golfing events fishing trips breakfasts dinners Its no wonder Rich main organizers Grand Event held conjunction Homecoming June 13-14 year Unfortunately after 25 years 5 months service Rich lost job because corporate restructuring 5 months important because employees less 25 years employment lost job retirement year before Rich started flying Radio Control RC brother back home two RC airplanes never flown because no around teach him fly Perhaps coincidence perhaps Rich power company representative helped negotiate installation power service Muncie site sparked fire lobbied wife two years until finally suggested ask brother about two models hanging around garage Now something fly Rich put everything cardboard box brought out Muncie site set grass next runway Local AMA Sky Chief Bill Green came over offered assistance Bill would take off land plane day took off gave transmitter wandered off land plane own succeeded last pilot what pilot Rich flies month year almost day its possible thought Id get bored once learned fly fly fun gets said Like almost everyone else Richs actual modeling experience goes back youth Rich has always quite tinkerer recently acquired old rocket reminded him childhood project laughing told story time heals sorts pain used build small homemade rockets out brass tubing stuff found junk piles said made own rocket fuel potassium nitrite sugar cheap powerful much better blasting powder rocket fuel day crammed too much down rocket unfortunately nozzle also plugged Instead blasting off blasted apart blew hole arm showed ugly scar Rich started working library volunteer day walked Dicks work area saw sorts piles magazines books looked like needed lots help said also saw Sheila museum store needed someone watch place went lunch also volunteered help Pretty soon working weekends spending lots time museum would go home night read hooks magazines about model aviation could get hands Theres thing should know about Rich gets interested something goes way got computers wife said saw six months back head said Ive got admit model aviation has got hold like nothing have ever done before used avid fisherman After flew first time sold bass boat havent touched golf clubs since either asked Rich about likes working library said didnt believe Dick really intended retire until last week saw really going stayed side hour day Theres just no way anyone could fill shoes Maybe Rich doing great job own shoes wearing out looking information doing research day learn something new some requests get awesome like guy Germany wants list book have guy cant figure out attach rudder plane hes building calls AMA help couldnt introduce Rich mentioning involvement Grand Event Homecoming Last year Rich part planning committee complete control over flight assisted programs course weather lousy rain said turnout fantastic two days still did 168 buddy-box flights asked him what thought about years event said year am planning no rain expanded flightline operations Id like see public have better view airplanes manufacturers have chance show off products have exclusive use microphone haif-hour two three times day would beneficial everyone will have exhibitors attractions both novice experienced modeler Last year food good band great atmosphere friendly year Im going take time savor moment Thats spirit Rich 998 139 View HQ See Page 168 way iw~ UF1W ULTF9K2*IW\V AMAs HistoryPast Present Future John Worth Year Pioneer during will celebrate theme what being called Eagles II successor event Celebration Eagles gathering 1996 focus active modelers modeling personalities 50 years ago automatically refers now age 70 older 14 older 1942 such personalities still us no attempt all-inclusive following famous names come mind easily Chuck Hollinger Al Lehmberg Bill Netzeband Frank Parmenter Charlie Reed Francis Reynolds Bob Bienenstein Jim Bohash JC Mad Man Yates Jack Albrecht Jim Alaback George Bucic Dick Carson Roy Clough Joe Dallaire Les Hard Joe Kovel Lew Mahieu Bob Rich Ed Shipe Richard Tanis Evan Towne Dale Willoughby George Buso Leroy Weber Joe Wagner Waldon Smith Louis Bargo George Steiner Ed Henry Sid Miller Len Purdy Miles Reed Herb WahI Dick Tichenor Joe Foster Randy Randolph Bill Bennett Keith Storey Dick Sherman Joe Elgin Doug Spreng Art Schroeder Jim Saftig Joe Konefes Ed Konefes Bob Oslan Ed Southwick Leo Garringer George Brown Vein Krehbiel kind listing could go on above enough provide feeling thinking about pioneers creates What may interesting about names however thatand may surprise old-timersnone above AMAs Hall Fame Before year out some people will Hall Fame will probably betheres no guarantee simply because someone well-known famous Hall Fame recognition will forthcoming As have noted before first requirement candidate nominatedno nomination no listing voting ballot quite few above names have nominated before Some have voting list several years years others chosen system allows year elected Another interesting detail some names other Halls Fame Besides AMAs overall Hall Fame others such National Free Flight Societys HOF the Society Antique Modelers the Vintage R/C Society etc So uncommon Hall Fame another Food thought Eagles II event Muncie year kickoff SAM [Society Antique Modelers] Annual Championships September 13-18 will two happenings pioneers will gather recognized regardless Hall Fame status first Friday evening September 11 will Pioneers Party AMA Museum second will next night Saturday September 12 hanquet hall Ball State University Muncie scene 1996 Celebration Eagles ceremony 1998 banquet will feature both Hall Fame Pioneer recognition Any AMA members friends family members invited come both Pioneers Party Eagles II banquet Only banquet requires advance registration payment admission written invitations events will sent current AMA Hall Famerseveryone else hereby notified wish attend either both 1998 events registration form information should requested AMA Headquarters Included information will listing Muncie area hotels/motels Reservations accommodations will have made independently AMA although may helpful inquire hotel motel special AMA rate availablemany places expected offer such rate came original Celebration Eagles say theyll back Eagles II will famous pioneers present addition couldnt make 1996 event have indicated might able come 1998 event Among hope see Bill Winter Frank Zaic Bob Cahill Mike Granieri Hurst Bowers Walt Good Ben Shereshaw Joe Elgin another month hope have confirmation number other pioneers will publish come bonus feature years event will attendance two famous international visitors Ron Moulton Henry J Nicholls both coming England think both will have some worthwhile things say banquet Saturday Pioneers Party will also serve Henry Js 89th birthday celebration will actually history making can part of 1996 Celebration Eagles said among greatest events lives think 1998 event will too have done already start planning now Muncie Septemberthe potential great experience developing rapidly should part Model Aviation eeting Minutes Available complete copy approved minutes quarterly Executive Council meeting available AMA member request copy most-recently approved minutes will provided no charge Council meets quarterly minutes given meeting approved following meeting Additional copies minutes other meetings $5 shipping handling charge Requests may submitted AMA Administration telephone via fax writing Minutes recent Council meeting will also posted AMA bulletin board Aeromodeler s Airway telephone requests dial 765 287-1256 extension 201 210 fax requests use 765 7410057 $10 minimum credit card orders event very well received Mike Stokes AMA Education Coordinator 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 Following through theme spoke last months column introduction model aviation must take place local level can provide guidance moral support AMA Headquarters physically possible us directly involved program takes place level reason local club members must become involved communities order promote model aviation just finished article January 1998 issue Aviation Modeller International titled catch em young puts things pretty clear perspective Quoting article Maybe time stop being complacent just merely selfish involvement chosen sport get out put something back publication first Focus Education column have received quite few requests information develop educational program locally have already learned first question ask What age group involved have Educators Packet available interested all-inclusive Focused has primarily elementary education level grades 5-8 seed planting Programs available address age group arc identified packet AMA Delta Dart Program program very much alive well really backbone AMAs model aviation classroom today Delta Dart program continues provide youngsters thrill accomplishment having built model airplane having actually fly fact also learned something about math science history social studies other traditional educational subjects may apparent rest assured learning has taken place Note January 31 Joe Beshar former District II VP held Delta Dart class Teteboro Airport New Jersey wont steal Joes thunderhe sending report event will publish column near futurebut Bring World Classroom Developed Midwest Products Co Inc Educational Products Division Students literally Build Answers gaining practical construction thinking skills hands-on activities answer questions such Can mousetrap really power vehicle What makes bridge strong does heavy ship stay afloat airplanes fly Learning Packets Peck-Polymers Developed Peck Polymers using thoroughly tested designs models teach basics aerodynamics Pecks Learning Packets designed specifically schools scouts clubs wishing introduce aviation young people Learning Packets available organizations substantial savings over individual kits Other programs available proceed through 12th grade programs have developed privately available fee Names addresses phone numbers included programs description Radio Control currently popular part hobby majority membership reasons everyone Before go too far subject will stop Gordon Schimmel Education Committee Chairman will writing Focus Education column next month will discuss subject detail Last month mentioned several individuals have taken upon themselves plant seed aviation todays young people mentioned Dick Baxter Laguna Nigel California received intriguing letter Dick highlighting program has developed throughout past 10 years some areas concern has noted enough space left months column review Dicks letter depth area feel needs addressed flying sites read gymnasiums As members well aware AMA has developed will provide upon request excellent publication titled Getting Keeping Flying Sites fact video available clubs working government agencies park departments acquiring/developing flying sites However no information pertaining acquisition indoor flying sites know some clubs individuals have access school gymnasiums auditoriums hangars other large indoor facilities ask members let know what procedures go through order obtain use facilities Some questions come mind immediately original contact person principal school board teacher airport manager etc What requirements/rules bad negotiated order use facility long arrangement good What has impact program have interest future have experience gaining use indoor facilities ask please share information What will end expand AMAs flying site acquisition guide include indoor flying sites have questions what format use dont worry will take input written paper napkins E-mail mikes @ modelaircraftorg send snail mail AMA Headquarters Attn Education Coordinator 5151 E Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Fax 765 289-4248 would prefer information writing dictation good future installments column will return other areas Dick addressed month however will let reflect part Baxters Flying Circus photos below will close months column another Education Committee members biography May1998 141 Doug Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Fernwood Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 787-7454 thing have learned rain umbrella protection shower bath two auditors scheduled begin work books records AMA year ended 12/31/97 February 23 1998 As soon get results audit will begin furnishing some information about operations year Preliminary numbers indicate bad year AMA very interested assisting clubs obtaining keeping flying fields easy thing modelers have involved development fields during time have flying model airplanes Sometimes finding field very difficult chore look What should prepared What kind deal should try negotiate owner should begin trying acquire new flying site Obviously answers questions would depend whether park land government program abandoned airfield farmers property available land might buy AMA has great deal information regarding acquisitions flying fields information fills two-inch loose-leaf 3-ring binder notebook available use Its old everything wanted know afraid ask routine having problems area call district vice president someone headquarters may offer some assistance AMA has around since 1936 has acquired lot information about lot things addition printed information live bodies can offer assistance problem have cannot share what know help problems unless ask questions request assistance important individuals clubs realize cannot leg-work can assist providing information use preparing presentations City Councils government agencies etc will have major portion work same premise can see have frequencies insurance help flying field things necessary enjoy flying aircraft have build airplane learn fly fly yourself can help cant Speaking doing need know what would like AMA you sport flier have set concerns contest flier have another set concerns serving manner helpful contact us see what want workable might benefit other people well Please have problem concern notify us can try help As considering what AMA might remember policing organization cannot dictate club what will internal club squabbles cannot solve Let us hear Until later h features Rocco Ferrario Napa California Rocco responsible developing Flying Physics middle school science curriculum ever individual personified term enthusiasm individual would have Rocco Ferrario own words As kid went Redwood Middle School three years loved would haul planes rockets school backpack sneak out behind gym fly planes make bunch noise usually get some trouble Well now its 23 years later Im still sneaking out behind gym making noise getting trouble course now get paid Rocco has teaching Redwood Middle School Napa California 10 years During time has feverishly promoting model aviation science activity Originally starting Delta Dart found bit fragile outdoors designed Siouz-Z-Q model used Roccos 7th grade science class quickly spread other 7th grade science classes Coupled Estes rocket unit follow-up program 8th grade science teachers Rocco soon 1200 kids flying Redwood Middle School Roccos Ferrarioss Flying Physics born out endeavor resulting middle school 7th graders Napa now building flying Sioux-Z-Q models Noted lively motivating instruction style Rocco has recognized Rotary Teacher Year District Science Mentor District Curriculum Coordinator year Rocco serving Distinguished Teacher Residence Humboldt State University teaching supervising years candidates Teacher Preparation Roccos wife Kim first-grade teacher provides tremendous encouragement support program full-time mom daughter Elyse son Anthony Roccos own words Taxi cab driver circus ring leader homework/violin monitor Kim full-service mommy still maintaining sanityso far School soon out summer What plans involve teaching youngster fly Time passes faster think Til next month 1 11 [ok mum 1] 1 i Iowa / Michigan Minnesota Wisconsin Associate Vice Presidents 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 Lindstrorn 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 District VII column will return upcoming issue 142 Model Aviation ecticut / Maine Massachusetts New Hampshire Rhode Island Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 AlIen Road Billerica MA 01 821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-31 46 MC McGuffin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 03106-1 077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 8 Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001 -2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1 866 next five pictures sent Andy Figlar Connecticut Model Airplane Club Stratford Ct months column will consist pictures sent some District modelers try use pictures sent sometimes printable Also some months abundance material possible use everything time enough space no longer timely following Past CMAC president Bob Hilker holds photos Discover Flying Club Joe Maffes Ugly Stick OS 61 power Cape Cod sent Ed McCarty Vin Fusco getting -scale P-51 ready early morning flight Bob Reddy Harry Hasedt Phil Temple assist SOUTHERN NH FLYING EAGLES FLOAT FLY-IN Bob Spear CD event held second weekend September about 38 pilots over 50 aircraft pictures sent Harry Newman Some people involved operating Float Fly No captions received cannot name GEORGE WILSON District frequency coordinator also active Discover Hying R/C Club writes monthly column ModelAjiplane News called Scratch Builder photo shows Eleanor Wilson holdino latest desien called Scratchy 998 143 Bob Reddy working Bridi Ultimate Kacs powered OS 61 few aircraft Southern NH Float Fly aT aircraft Float Fly Discover Flying R/C Club display EAA Fly-in Marstons Mills Airport Phil Temple readies 70-inch Super Buckaneer another flight OS 91 4cycle power Participants Novice pattern contest Marstons Mills Airport sponsored Discover Flying RIC Club Bunky Buote CD Ray Hinds A-scale J-3 mj -1 11 IU ElM 11 iI t — New Jersey/ New YorI& 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 @ idtnet Daee Babcock 445 Stocktov Street Hightstovv NJ ees2S-4551 Roy Brown USAF AFCENT CMR 485 SOX 585 APO AS 09703 Vince Jallano 18 Shorereck Rd Reel0 Pt Ne, Yodr NY 177e Ray Joschbas 59 Livv9slov Street St Jawes NY 11 7e0 James M Lewis PO 81 Ogdevburg NY 13e69-0551 Bob McKay 159W E0verd St Iselac NJ 08830 Dave Mathewson Soc 613 Cawiles NY 13031 Tom Morray 31 voorhees Drive Baskivg Ridge NJ 07920 Marlene Nikodew 407 Willow Street Lvokpvrt NY 14094 Bill Poylhress 2 Hemlock Cccv SoogvSiev NY t2d77 Adam Settler dl Perry Aceoce Lolhaw NY t Sit S-2d33 Terry Terrevoire tOt Swilhtietd Dr evdicoo NY t3785-d329 Freqoency Coordleator Len Seater 53 AirpoS Dr Dowego Ceonty AirpoS Feltoc NY 13069 315 598-8093 Bob Kern president Islanders Model Airplane ClUb reports instrumental helping members Junior Girl Scout Troop 1889 earn Aerospace badge during demonstration conducted December Bob took 40 size trainerr 27% Cap 232 RC flight simulator event help create interest After hands-on description flight controls transmitter operations students split three groups group participated RC flight simulation kite building assembling flying balsa gliders Bob states girls showed keen interest subject asked very good questions quite attentive thanks Bob sending pictures description Bob Kern three students simulator Early January found southern New Jersey annual awards banquet Atlantic County Skyblazers addition unique gift exchange game presentation during Dave Lockhart Ron Lockhart Bob Osenenko crowned top three fliers yearr treated very enjoyable talk David Allen Dave fifth generation hot air balloonist family history includes stories some very unusual early balloon/parachute stunts interesting pieces information gleaned talk origin word pilot Care guess Balloonist David Allen chats Luke Wehmuller following weekend Bob Clemens President Western New York Free Flight Societyr invited Buffalo witness Indoor contests Alumni Hall University Buffalo site event No-cal Scaler Limited Penny Planer Bostonian Intermediate Stick Easy B events day Never feel like have ten thumbs look intricate nature Indoor rubber- electric- powered models Irve started quite few. am going complete Bostonian Super Connie Greg Gallo Bostonian Judge Hugh Jones came over Rochester help event February 7th busy day local scene Central Jersey Radio Control Club held its annual flea market morning event well attended As case events shopper could find everything related hobby lot stuff ancillary hobby generous definition word Honey since youre going airplane flea-market would clean out basement Food merchandise good crowd resulted fun time attendance Brian Silversmith r negotiates price Al Friedrichs CJRCC fleamarket tables capped off Saturday aeromodeling activities very pleasant visit 25th anniversary banquet Jersey Coast Sport Fliers Since its beginning 1973 club has grown steadily now boasts annual membership excess 200 club provided attendee gift item women table given bud vase flowers small Jersey Coast Sport Fliers pennant Nice touch venerable Ed Runkle newsletter editor club proved man talents being named flier year special moment evening introduction four charter members club presented plaque signifying 25 years dedication idea developed years ago Congratulations Jersey Coast Sport Flier Charter Members Gene Cattani Larry Larsen Lany Cressmen Charles Wehler Remember youre having event take picture add paragraph send Model Aviation ciete Vice Presidents Award winners Ron Lockhartr Dave Lockhart Bob Osenenko Em] kil1 [eiIIE 11 1e] bE Ohio / Pennsylvania / West Virginia Bob Brown Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 614 8911643 David H EllIs 5261 DeWitt Rood Cross Laces WV 25313-1209 304 776-1408 Nelson Goold 1944 Idaho Street Allentown PA 16103-8519 610 797-6097 John Hathaway 102 Woodmern Drrve New Stanton PA 15672-9449 1412 925-3266 Donald Klopp 637 Hamilton Court trappe PA 18426-2256 610 409-0129 Frank Noll 4573 Lamme Road Dayton OH 45449 937 435-9232 Manhew Turowohi 9963 Boo 294 Dogwood Drive Drums PA 16222 717 622-0435 Joseph 8 Viola9 1381 Cranbrovk Drive PO 800851 Maumee OH d3037-3062 Freqoency Coordinator John Conle 1012 wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Club newsletters provide intelligent means conveying ideas everyone within clubrs roster attempt understand desires membership Vice President does read newsletters Thanks extended newsletter editors great effort put forth Recently several newsletters have mentioned need AMA required identification models newsletter mentioned fact flyer lost model returned three different times simply because AMA label requirement Another newsletter mentioned label provided necessary proof ownership crossing Canadian border Although simple process please make sure models identified H/C AVIATION COUNTRY CLUB Columbus Ohio region District III fortunate have R/C Aviation Country Club located close proximity year schedule includes Kyosho Heli-Challenge Fun Fly May 29-31 District III IMAA Mini Fest July 25th Heli-Internationals August 5-9 year Heli Internationals scheduled same weekend major event drag strip next door Housing will premium Call Becky Robb 740 928-5300 additional information READING FLYING DUTCHMEN AEROMODELERS Flying Dutchmen utilized Fairgrounds Square Mall Reading Pennsylvania annual mall show David Moodhart provided following pictures Flying Dutchmen President Bob Fryer stands behind flying saucer would like special after hours tour US Air Force Museum Thats just item agenda Dayton Ohio Giant Scalers US Air Force Museum Fly-in September 4th 5th 6th Contact Frank Noll Jr 937 4359232 additional information picture below illustrates huge site What could ask Stearman runway Air Force Museum EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA ACTIVITY AVP Nelson Gould provided following information pictures Participants great Moon Lake Fly Montrose Club house former guard shack donated club Beautiful models Quakertown Fly-In MODEL AVIATION Quite often asked. isnt picture Model Aviation answer didnt send Vice President Seriously club have worthwhile experience aeromodeling desire little notoriety send Bob Brown short descriptive paragraph supporting pictures subjects pictures should identified 998 145 Flying Dutchmens fine mall display Rest Relaxation Moon Lake U] iI[eULUI Delaware / District Columbia Maryland /North Carolina Virginia Chuck Foreman Vice President 412 Pine Cone Ct Kill Devil Hill NC 27948 Phone 919 1-5855 Fax 919 441-6554 cforeman @ modelaircraftorg Associate Vice Presidents George Abbott 8712 Westlake Court Raleigh NC 27613 Home Phone 919 848-6719 E-Mail GAbbott462@aolcom Robert E Babura 117 Otis Dr Severn MD 21144-1130 Home Phone 410 969-9356 E-Mail bbabura@junocom Steve Moulton 2217 Johnstown Rd Chesapeake VA 23322 Home Phone 757 421-4545 Office Phone 757 431 -6D09 Fax 804 463-8411 E-Mail moultons@mindspringcom Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Ave Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Home Phone 540 943-1684 E-Mail flyrrs@cfwcom John Stare 826 Marl Pit Rd Middletown DE 19709 Home Phone 302 376-7154 E-Mail drcs38@aolcom Bliss Teague 625 5th Ave SW HiCkory North Carolina 28602 Home Phone 704 324-2164 Office Phone 704 733-9228 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobuccl 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 910 488-5986 District IV R/C Contest Coordinator note Jack Cash new RIC Contest coordinator Please take couple lines next column alert everyone fact am traveling ask get sanction requests early possible Also please post pager numher 888-618-0553 E-Mail address jscashjr@cyberunnet can reached thru either methods emergency Jacks mailing address competition section magazine Valley Radio Control Flying Club article Sue Schrock appeared Flying Times newsletter Valley Radio Control Flying Club recent executive council meeting AMA decided lower youth membership $100 idea heing cost membership AMA should keep young person enjoying sport flying model airplanes am proposing Valley R/C Hying Club also adopt policy offering free sponsored membership youth under 19 thro July 1st 1998 youth membership would encoumge club members help young people join activities club young person has shown interest flying club member would propose sponsor young member following year sponsor would necessarily instructor youth would take active role encouraging member building projects planning regular visits flying site sponsor would keep touch instructor work young person safety techniques simply serve adult advocate him Excellent idea Sue Keep up good work hope other clubs District IV same similar program Triad Aeromodelers Lexington NC letter received Bob Satow President Triad Aeromodelers Thought may interest other clubs District IV update contacted about early last spring time club lost flying site county land fill due persons noise complaint also midst negotiating city council Lexington use closed land fill sought help guidance AMA staff Muncie during negotiations city work city came dead end council voted deny use city land fill point spirit membership quite low After year flying site membership dropped 50 about 25 25 determined stay together concentrated effort made find new site Ads placed newspapers Interviews given television newspaper reporters resulting articles Flyers placed everywhere did provide several leads got hopes up several times prospective site two major drawbackstoo close houses inaccessible no over fly area etc Through member contact did find property looked promising 18 acres stretched out north south 2000 ft long rectangle located flood plain area prohibits housing development near very busy railroad track police academy firing range couple major obstacles evident about 2 acres woods blocked out half property other owner would lease property make long story little shorter bit bullet decided purchase land became incorporated sold shares membership raised sufficient funds pay 50% purchase price fortunate owner willing finance balance over period three years funds raised left enough clear trees stump removal cheap make other site improvements just bought property end August 1997 work has already accomplished phenomenal course lot work remains done enthusiasm generated within club assures will completed pride established knowing own field unbelievable Let other clubs have lost field know old adage true will way John Stare AVP Delaware Please welcome John Stare new Associate Vice President state Delaware John will replacing Scotty Moyer has served very long time Scotty retiring getting involved other things along modeling will some other changes District IV AVPs assigned area serve changes being done District IV will have better coverage AVP area will best serve membership Dick Smith AVP Virginia Valley R/C Flying Club has taken AMAs lead offering $100 annual junior memberships reducing Clubs junior membership fee also $100 another positive step club has taken attract todays youth model aviation demonstrates forward thinking June 27th-28th Valley RIC Flying Club will hosting 14th Annual Ray Gordon Memorial Jumbo Fly-in IMAA biggest flying event part VA has grown year flyers states making annual must attend fly-ins year again Dave Patrick world class flyer TOC competitor will returning fly TOC planes also rumored some other top flyers may attend also So dont miss out Make plans now attend join fun Bobby Russell Charles County R/C Club Just note two pictures Charles County RC Clubs summer picnic got kids involved 40 planes close 100 people pretty summer day planning mall show involve kids spring photo shows some kids involved AMA Chartered Clubs District IV said last month will say again clubs District IV sure have least AMA Leader Member club AMA will soon began mailing some information leader membership would like clubs District IV send name address active leader member club name club affiliation will placed active leader member mailing list month GO TAKE KID FLYING AND SIGN UP NEW AMA MEMBER WE NEED THEM Modei Aviation o shows flight line picnic i i 11 [ AU 1 Alabama Florida / Georgia / Mississippi / Puerto Rico South Carolina Tenneaaee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 Sooth 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Phone 2051 322-2127 FAX 205 252-2e54 E-mail iemcneill@ianocom WEBPAGE Ed Hartley KCRC hltp/Iwwwdatawldcamllicrc Associate Vice Presidents Ron Chidgey 3713 Pampano Pensacola FL 32514 Wilhelmina Chihaaz 2826 Arbor Place Knoaville TN 37917 Jnhn G Cooper 4788 Cluister Cave Memphis TN 38118 James AIds 5428 Melwood Drive Jackuan MS 39211 William T Haywood 4 Rabin Circle Foley AL 36535 Karl Hansel 383 Briaiwaad #42 Meridian MS 39305 LouiSe Izzo 296 Huetridge Way Winterapringa FL 32708 Richard Jackson 2118 Tharnlee Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Chris Joiner 95 Lee Rd 238 Phenia City AL 36867 Dr John Marlin 2180 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Foebla Pass Asniatan AL 36206 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyrna GA 30082 Clifford Scholetield 4138 NW 33rd Place Gaineuville FL 32606 Frank Tiano 15300 Eatancia Lane Went Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Duzer 3804 N River Rd Gainesville GA 30506 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamare Manchester TN 37355 Joseph Micalizzi HC 566 Boa 10387 Pajardo Puerto Rica 00738 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fields 183W Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32148 Phone 804 684-2517 RC Costed Coordinator Kenneth BlackmaIl 207W Sandoreek Rd Enterprise AL 36330 Phone 334 347-4721 Don McGillivray Pres SW Aeromodelers Ft Myers FL writes 15 30 mm about right club meeting tape 60 mm too long Send tape HOW AIRPLANES FLY 14 MIN new AMA rule book Don got theyre going out today dont have new rule book street yet Im sending 97 book HOW AIRPLANES FLY excellent explains real airplane flight principles same Don going show tape Boy Scout Troop want 14 mm club write Ill mail Its free can keep Joe Sebastian Pres Mid South Squadron Hixson Tenn writes Send HOW AIRPLANES FLY tape 15 20 mm choice regular club meeting Allen Taylor CD Flying Griffins Griffin Ga writes Send HOW AIRPLANES FLYto add club video collection 15 30 mm about right meetings Re-located Ohioan now Largo Fla writes wing Adams Housecat am Don Kreis active member Riverside Hawks Piqua Ohio cant find club Largo vote discontinue covering AMA Council meetings mag cover Dist news instead Don Im mailing list AMA chartered clubs Fla thousands clubs Tampa area us want FLYiNG FIELD little airplanes perhaps no1 priority Let show what club did Gardendale AL area club Bham RC purchased land now almost paid same club Perrine Fla reported last year did bought 30 acres reclaimed strip land created Heaven-On-Earth flying field Dont take word look above permanent pavillion concrete shelters 9 10 stalls wooden tables flyers has long paved runway fenced bleachers 12 volt DC elec system powered wind generator did happen Easy answer Good leadership Now meet leaders Greg Battles Safety Officer Allen Moseley Secretary Treasurer Nick Neville IL Club President Horace Winette Horace second R important Club officials made possible purchase 30 acre juicy piece land have walked through necessary motions equip new field everything mentioned above need field club might consider going out digging up piece land BUYING like Club President Horace Winette others have done Ijust walked door morning trip DeLand Florida buddy Al Tuttle hosting 9th Annual Festival Giants large size scale aircraft sponsored DELAND GOLDEN HAWKS Club field end runway large airport full-size aircraft Al must doing something right because nearly 200 modelers showed up New York Tenn Virginia name over East Coast Huge fat expensive magnificent model airplanes far eye could see Im lying See picture below standing middle runway could have turned camera other way know what? hobby model airplanes changing Less competition leisurely just sitting asnund watching planes blabbing other flying airplanes relaxed atmosphere AMA changing too AIVIA service organization pledged among other things serve model builder flyer help have fun live changing world took pic yesterday show Arnold Marcus P-38 What see aluminum substance stuck balsa wood shape very effectively looks nice Arnold scratch-built 44 lb flyer 6 months 3 wheels fold up model flight 32 SACS engine want meet some important officials conducted 3 day monstrous affair above L-R Bill Johnson Chicago bragged crashed gate pay $3 get in. Wayne Toombs Buffalo NY charge flightline Don Lawson Georgetown Mass handled Groundskeeping Tom Beckman DeLand charge Security Marie Toombs charge Registration Al Tuttle himself CD Now meet important judges Giant Scale affair has JUDGES look planes over declare OK OK gentlemen above include Anthony Francis Al Tuttle again Bob Newland Paul Arnold Ken Potter Carl Schmaedig Jay Landgraf Assoc VP George Perryman Smyrna Georgia asked mention late Norm Purdy Norm founded TTOMA Club Thermal Thumbers Metro Atlanta Also edited newsletter Jr Birdman before AMA started up holding Georges Little Embro George winding Assoc VP Ward Van Duzer says CL News Dist V Recent Contest Chattanooga Meet Aaron Hoffman Kevin Stewast Bill Hubbard Jim Stewart Watt Moore TomLuperAIIinCLSTUNT 998 147 Illinois Indiana / Kentucky / Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656-3224 Home 708 457-0565 Fax 708 457-2177 sysbauer@charliecnsiitedu Associate Vice Presidents Illinois Deb & Scott Justice 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 796-7242 Hal Parenti 1920 Buckiegham Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Warden 400 Alden Dr Normsl IL 61 761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indiana Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 48733 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 Box 308 Burgle KY 40310 608 748-5834 Missouri Bob Underwood 32 Hollandbush Ct St Charles Mo 63304 Eve 314 939-3394 Ken Booher 1016 North East Barnes Dr Lees Summit MO 84086 818 524-7307 Frequency Coordinator Cal Orr RR 1 Box 1236 Higginsville MO 64037 660 564-6264 Fax 660 564-6285 Webmaster Gary Parenti 11001 Martindale Dr Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 531-9556 http//wwwcsamiitedul-amadiste/indeshtm district web page up running can link AMA home page use URI listed above club has web page have added district list club has event contest fly-in mall show whatever place web page information place picture favorite model aircraft SKOKIE IL Club #247 Chicagoland RC Modelers Inc has budding star its midst Steven Rosenblatt 13 years old shown Troublemaker 1973 design T Benedetto has 57 inch span 53 inch length weighs little over six pounds Monoote covered vinyl lettering Power Fox 45BB control Airtronics WARRENVILLE IL Club #640 Suburban RC Barnstormers holds New Years Fly-In welcome new year Attendance limited hardy souls showed up great time flying skis planes C Gros furnished information pictures built ramp snow carrier take-off contest held Picture has plane just leaving snow ramp Picture two has L R S Hernandez S Driza J Greetis S Ortez D West Note un-named snowman lineup JACKSONVILLE IL Club #1328 Jacksonville Propkickers busy bunch Last fall some visitors field Sam chapter 211 postal event Pictured J Schifko R Waser R Sisson January 1 1998 Presidents Cup Flyin held field weather cool 36 degrees sky clear wind could blow hat off head four brave entries C McCormick R Russell R Tendick B Ward Despite engines quitting deadstick landings planes suffered minor damage landing small tree F Nevin supplied pictures information first picture has R Tendick getting ready start trainer 40 Next shot ready line L R B Ward R Russell J Hunter J Alboff C McCormick BALL WIN MO Club #702 Lafayette Esquadrille held annual Stunt Scale contest Buder Park St Louis great Scale airplanes owned Gus Vogele Pictured Gus Fokker B-Ill Bindecker powered Fox 29 homemade throttle muffler Reported R Carr PALATINE IL Matt Hauser sent pictures two versions plane designed Both weigh about seven pounds left 46 powered the right has 65 up front Whats unique about planes completely disassemble picture two shows Model Aviation ge Aldrich 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 210 650-4707 Max Blase 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 817 662-5587 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 126/2 SE 35 Oklahoma City OK 73129 405 634-5331 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 4611 Gooch Dr Little Rock AR 72212 501 868-2604 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 intention producing column focus upon regional local activities needs within five state area District VIII Texas Oklahoma New Mexico Arkansas Louisiana Other writers will dwell upon national matters concerns within AMAI ask please consult remainder publication keep up national happenings concerns central task within District VIII function communication coordination modeling activitiesregionally intention visit local regional groups AMA members possible during 1998 effort will accomplished holding several gatherings associated regional modeling activities district meetings will very informal nature Because size District VIII unified single gathering would massive undertaking would now like solicit invitations regions within District VIII host such meetings Hopefully would coincide large traditional gatherings competitions fly-in non-flying events Possibly evening meetings between 2 day events Flying fellowship fun will commit attend gatherings possible Please contact telephone/fax 817 599-7131 105 North Brazos Street Weatherford Texas 76086 E-mail sfrank69@airmailnet Within dimension communication coordination Several years ago AMA discontinued sanctioning nonHying events such mall shows swap meets auctions static displays Since time individual club would simply send ad posted publication No scheduling assistance date coordination offered am now instituting voluntary service date scheduling coordination modeling activities would otherwise known appear print Mr Bill Lee has volunteered keep running calendar non-flying activities within district district Web master such has immediate knowledge both flying non-flying activities planning host non-flying activity please contact him solicit calendar information information will between two three months current will see publication will allow scheduling curtail unintentional overlapping activities will neither approve nor disallow nonsanctioned/non-flying event scheduling service will let know advance what others have already placed calendar Mr Lee can reached address published contest coordinator FF & CL E-mail billlee @cleafcom Sanctioning vs voluntary scheduling coordination activities seek sanctioning growing proportion non-competition unsanctioned activities non-flying events district could publicized better attended being advertised within district www site wwwAMA-Dist 8org have established policy within Web site publish sanctioned activities list non-sanctioned flying events sponsored chartered clubs additionally list non-flying events advertised non-flying events section magazine voluntarily date booked through Mr Lee Other activities sponsored individuals nonchartered clubs will listed within district Web site appropriateness will determined individual basis Mr Lee myself Once again am asking voluntarily contact Mr Lee inquire about previously booked activities subject protection formal competition sanctioning will eliminate unintentional inadvertent overlapping AMA Hall Fame council AMA past presidents has decided expand voting membership committee selects modelers will honored being placed AMA HOF district vice president has solicited appoint person committee have selected outgoing district vice president Mr George Aldrich serve capacity membership HOF himself 4 HOF members within District VIII recent activity being council member chairman AMA Museum committee makes him obvious choice Recognition fellowship AMA awarded its highest level membership recognition two longtime modelers supporters aeromodeling lifelong volunteers AMA Bud Tenny Jess Shepherd thus honored during Indoor flying competition during January 1998 see photo What see column what get Either personally attending club meetings regional meetings non-flying events flying activities sanctioned competitions 237 chartered clubs hundreds activities happening throughout district obviously cannot attend Im seeking assistance have activities happenings within region club please see am informed will assist anyway can national regional concerns know concerns can assist As time permits read literature concerning modeling sent So may aware activities area please see am included PR mailing list upon newsletter list Sandy Frank 998 149 Associate Vice Presidents Bedford TX January 4 1998 Indoor meet Fellowship just award highest level membership AMA offers anyone Two very own Bud Tenny Jess Sheppard honored lifelong efforts work behalf aeromodeling Academy Bud left picture Jess right retiring council member George Aldrich making presentation highest example fellowship camaraderie within modeling community seen during mid winter Indoor event Well done Associate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Tray Lapp 1618 Houston Dr Bismarck ND 58504 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sal ins KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Letter Russ Miller Thought would drop line results [6th annual] fun fly first-place winners Timed Flight 2/2 minJeff Stremich Fargo ND Carrier LandingScot Genoch Mapleton ND Glow Plug RaceDan Loegering Fargo ND Cross Country Race 92 minAI Foell Casselton ND perfect day fun fly 30 pilots registered Also Sept 14 2nd annual float fly Beaver Lake big crowd getting interested time JimE Dakota SkyMasters Casselton ND Casselton fun fly Aug 10 1997 Sig models picture Beaver Lake summer 1997 Lincoln Sky Knights have busy little over year ago informed land leasing sold Soon after began search new home club able find 20-acre piece land near Lincoln new site includes really well equipped clubhouse water electricity heater refrigerator stove impound station handicap accessible portable toilet sun deck areas flying site completely handicap accessible members have donated folding chairs picnic tables have wonderful new home runway four hundred feet long forty feet wide asphalt also grass strip runs southeast diagonal North/South hard surface runway East runway pond under development now should fine place enjoy float planes boats future plans expand already large parking area groom large camping area build bigger sun shade maybe playground small children visiting Sky Knights facility new home located East Lincoln Nebraska 1 34th Street Waverly Rd Interstate 1-80 exit Waverly exit travel East Watch signs Amberly Rd right Once youre Amberly follow street till see 134th street sign turn North travel over Highway 6 railroad continue North till see Waverly Rd will see club house facilities North East Intersection Some planning future also includes some kind open house everyone visit new home Sky Knights also lost good friend well known builder Mr Don Neill Lincoln plans organize have sanctioned annual fun fly strictly scale aircraft honor Dons fantastic ability create wonderful scale aircraft As has said before miss him much Please make plans visit great flying club location next trip through midwest Everyone welcome As quoted members has fun Gregg Meyer Vice President Lincoln Sky Knights Russ know highly irregular publish below article column feel Don Neill exception rule club community hobby has lost true friend Don Neill long time member Lincoln Sky Knights passed away unexpectedly May Don meticulous builder flier member Lincoln Sky Knights man admired liked anyone met him building abilities known throughout United States abroad creations hangs display Universal Studios Orlando Florida after being used filming Rocketeer Its difficult deal loss words difficult describe what Don meant us hobby general Tom Boyd past AVP District IX read below poem Dons funeral helped deal loss may help others time grief Author unknown Submitted Jock Sibert VP District IX Nebraska What good friend dies lash out anger curse skies grasp hard denial means weak effort kindle comfort seek What good friend dies Once lifes breath precious give chest last rise haste take blame no other fault kneel earth deem happiness halt What good friend dies him time both good bad lie cast aside past memories hurt too much struggle fight last lingering touch What good friend dies tears have cried No matter much no matter hard try thing say farewell Goodbye Model Aviation er Russ Miller What Good Friend Dies Submitted Jack Sibert VP District IX Nebraska ona / California / Hawaii Nevada Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone 602 708-0222 E-mail richh@primenetcom http//wwwama-1 Ocorn/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 last months column additional AVPs coordinators Flying Site Assistance. April 1993 Property Acquisition Development Committee proposed establishment Flying Site Assistance Fund assist clubs modeling associations critical flying site acquisition development issues AMA Executive Council approved proposal established fund allocating annual budget based formula 25 per open/senior member Using 1997 membership numbers approximately $31000 has allocated flying site assistance 1998 Recognizably woefully inadequate amount AMA membership declines annual allocation unfortunately declines well Given relatively small amount money available Council has limited expenditures fund projects large focus multi-venue multi-use facilities public sites support two clubs areas critical site issues exist Faced numerous critical site issues District X has aggressively sought funds has received AMA support through funding assistance several key projects 1994 significant portion fund used support AMA Western Regional Flying Site project Visalia CA 1996 $10000 granted TIMPA completion Tucson International Modelplex Park Tucson AZ $5000 dollars donated Save Mile Square Park Committee efforts Orange County CA Most recently 1997 $10000 granted Pomona Valley Aeromodelers development new public flying site Prado Dam Recreation area western San Bernardino County 1998 seeking continued support Save Mile Square Park effort funding development Educational Flight Range partnership Cal Poly State University San Luis Obispo CA last project extremely exciting through partnering Cal Polys Aeronautical Engineering Department AMA has opportunity establish essence West Coast Aeromodeling Education Center Though fund has instrumental addressing some critical funding issues just nor will enough money address funding issues associated efforts acquire develop maintain flying sites As District VP will continue working Executive Council seeking additional possibly alternative funding Flying Site Assistance Program will continue advocate key flying site projects within District However would ask Club club officer club member recognize program intended help clubs help themselves equally vtable resource ideas information ways clubs can become self-sufficient access local resources resolve funding issues AMA Executive Council taking Flying Assistance Program step further creating national Eying Site Committee encouraging district form district level committee deal flying site issues within District District X once again taking lead forming free standing association model clubs address critical issue Organized AMA Chapter Western States Modelers Association being developed not-for-profit corporation dedicated acquisition development retention aeromodeling facilities within District organization has its roots Expo Planning Committee plans use proceeds event establish funding source effort Additional information WSMA available through District X Web Page /wwwama-10comlama Till next time. Keepem safe Keepem flyn 998 151 Club President Bob Lang L wife Maxine host Palomar RC Flyers annual Christmas banquet Barn San Marcos CA Guests included Don Gulihur R President San Diego Co Association Model Clubs Thanks wonderful evening Whos afraid Big Bad El Niiio rest nation portions California coast hunker down Winter Soaring enthusiasts enjoy great soaring conditions Torrey Pines Glider Port La Jolla Ca north San Diego AMA President Dave Brown presents Addie Naccarato L AMAs Fellow Award life time achievement aeromodeling award reflects Addies tremendous service aeromodeling community through operations Naccaratos Hobby Hangar Burbank CA youth educational programs sponsored Black Sheep Exhibition Squadron prestigious award presented Addie District X membership meeting during IMS Hobby Show January 11 1998 recognition Addles 60 plus years service Model Aviation Representatives Pomona Valley Aeromodelers receive AMA funding assistance development public flying site Prado Regional Park Eli 11 [sDTIE 11 ls] Alaska Idaho Montana / Oregon / Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 9721 3-0090 503 234-4439 EMAIL vpxi@pacifiercom Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 15618 NE 56th Way Redmond WA 98052 Al Culver Boa 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkinson 319 Yellowstone Billings MT 56101 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Reeves Lippincott 1201 Farrow Circle Anchorage AK 99504-2237 Mike Hazel 1073 Windemere Dr NW Salem OR 97304 Bruce Nelson 807 B Vicksburg St Spokane WA 69208 Dick Wickline PO Eon 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 John Hanson Id-Cities R/C Modelers wrote 57 intrepid rc fliers showed up first Polar Bear Fly Jan 1 98 event organized Bill Greger 97 President th club said event manifestation cabin fever amongst faithful day 40 F cloudy flying intense five airplanes air almost day long waiting line pilot stations Hot dogs chili served lunch great choice cold day Good news/bad news stuff bad after successful years Farragut Flyers have decided running Scalemasters Qualifier has become too much burden Thats disappointment because very good event run absolutely beautiful environment good news Grande Ronde Bush Pilots will run Scalemasters Qualifier essentially replacing Scale Contest August qualifier Bush Pilots plan among other things upgrading grass runway field south La Grande Parking will much improved will include RV parking duration dates 14-16 Aug Graham Hicks contact 900 Main La Grande OR 97850 Grahams e-mail gramhix@eonicom Wil Byers sent info about incredible place event An Alpine Soaring Vacation & Fun Fly June 26-29 1998 Wallowa Lake Oregon Come share fun Alpine Soaring likes have never seen Come R/C soar us atop mount Howard Wallowa Lake Ride gondola 4000 feet top world soar model 8300 ASL Next take road trip group Soar Heads Memaloose airstrip via Imnaha OR Eat famous Imnaha cafe built 1903 visit oldest post office Oregon travel Memaloose soar model over Hells Canyon deepest canyon North America landing zone Memaloose airstrip meadow grass 3300 feet long scenery has no equal Realistically can expect thermals drift up canyon walls 2000 feet-per-minute soaring spectacular proportions Fly big small scale non scale glider PSS No matter come share us Sponsored Mid Columbia Soarers event cost Free Donations welcome Insurance Yes AMA Required Contact Wil Byers 3540 Eastlake Dr W Richland WA 99353 509-627-5224 wilbyers@aolcom Some time ago told about young man Ryan Cunningham facing kidney transplant Prior surgery TnCities Modelers Desert Flyers numerous others gave Ryan everything need fly R/C model Well according Larry Mitchell Ryans transplant success recovering fine order model building also success since finished plane brought TRCM Fun Fly last May made flight group bad considering hed soloed just before surgery Ryan will graduate high school spring graduation picture holding J-3 Cub built school project project scored Excellent Ryans teacher Ryan going attend Vancouver branch WSU fall Lets join clubs individuals concerned wishing Ryan best everything future endeavors Ryan Cunningham Stick 20 Mike Hazel sent following 27th annual NW Control-Line Regionals will take place Roseburg Oregon May 22 thru 24 Since moving Roseburg site 96 event extravaganza has continued grow popularity among contestants spectators management Regionals has turned over special committee comprised members Umpqua Valley Modelers Eugene Propspinners Western Oregon Control Line Flyers cotnmittee has worked hard fine tuning already well-honed event year Aerobatics Scale fliers will note improved schedule designed handle increasing entry folks Last years experiment CL float plane flying success pond flying area has improved enlarged As always contest features full selection Aerobatics Speed Racing Combat Scale Carrier events including some trophy divisions kids on-site amenities top class include several hobby vendors food concessions modelers meeting place inside airport hangar havent already received information flyer contact Craig Bartlett 205 NE Cedar Lane Corvallis Oregon 97330 541 745-2025 Celebration Silent Flight 2-3 May Fern Prairie field Washougal event electrics gliders Contact Jerry Holcomb enjoy pure enjoyment happens flying off water have number fine events attend spring Barons will have float fly Jump Off Joe Lake 2-3 May Contact Tony Worman 509-2389 157 6th Annual Snake River Float Fly Lewis Clark R/C Model Club May lOon Snake River Clarkston WA Contact Alan Russell 509-758-3759 3031 May Farragut Fliers will host Spring Float Fly Ccoclalla WA Matt Jacobson 208-773-4222 contact TCRCMs 5th Annual Float Fly takes place Leslie Grove Park Columbia River Richland June 6th Contact Ron Gibby 509-946-5356 Plat Float Fly has moved 20-21 June long time early June dates Put Umpqua Valley Modelers Plat Reservoir just east Sutherlin OR contact John James 54 1-8637400 happen Alaska around 4th July can attend 7th Annual Water N Wheels Contest Fairbanks Put Midnight Sun R/C Club includes Pattern Scale flying night long both land water flying available Contact Jesse Mack 907-457-7338 11-12 July week before Granddaddy em Sky Knights Portland OR present NW Seaplane Championships Pine Hollow Reservoir near Wamic OR Contact Guy Foreman 503257-8841 Model Aviation s gang flew TCRCMs Polar Bear 98
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A News Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 WA 2 1 1f Ip i N ii i u Prater Museum Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 month pleasure introduce Rich LaGrange new Registrar/Librarian Dick Kennison retired position January year know Dick deep knowledge aspects aviation history know irreplaceable continues involved museum despite hectic first year retirement However Rich brings job own strengths unique qualities Im sure will leave legacy own proud institution because has very interesting background personality Rich born loving family Grinnell Iowa studied electronics Central Technical Institute Kansas City holds degree electronic engineering technology used education St Louis working Maconnell Douglas Corporation doing fatigue static testing structures dynamics laboratory got work F-4 Phantom Gemini space capsule said Rich know sounds great resistor resistor no matter what its Rich moved Muncie 1969 work engineer Indiana Michigan Electric Company first worked field engineer laying out poles lines moved customer services areas Rich excels figured out what people needed handled customer complaints What job Later moved marketing light shone promoting use electric heat process heating moved computer coordinator position wrote programs applications support marketing customer services Eventually Rich became person organized important special events major electric users related industry magnates Imagine having job main responsibility going trade shows organizing golfing events fishing trips breakfasts dinners Its no wonder Rich main organizers Grand Event held conjunction Homecoming June 13-14 year Unfortunately after 25 years 5 months service Rich lost job because corporate restructuring 5 months important because employees less 25 years employment lost job retirement year before Rich started flying Radio Control RC brother back home two RC airplanes never flown because no around teach him fly Perhaps coincidence perhaps Rich power company representative helped negotiate installation power service Muncie site sparked fire lobbied wife two years until finally suggested ask brother about two models hanging around garage Now something fly Rich put everything cardboard box brought out Muncie site set grass next runway Local AMA Sky Chief Bill Green came over offered assistance Bill would take off land plane day took off gave transmitter wandered off land plane own succeeded last pilot what pilot Rich flies month year almost day its possible thought Id get bored once learned fly fly fun gets said Like almost everyone else Richs actual modeling experience goes back youth Rich has always quite tinkerer recently acquired old rocket reminded him childhood project laughing told story time heals sorts pain used build small homemade rockets out brass tubing stuff found junk piles said made own rocket fuel potassium nitrite sugar cheap powerful much better blasting powder rocket fuel day crammed too much down rocket unfortunately nozzle also plugged Instead blasting off blasted apart blew hole arm showed ugly scar Rich started working library volunteer day walked Dicks work area saw sorts piles magazines books looked like needed lots help said also saw Sheila museum store needed someone watch place went lunch also volunteered help Pretty soon working weekends spending lots time museum would go home night read hooks magazines about model aviation could get hands Theres thing should know about Rich gets interested something goes way got computers wife said saw six months back head said Ive got admit model aviation has got hold like nothing have ever done before used avid fisherman After flew first time sold bass boat havent touched golf clubs since either asked Rich about likes working library said didnt believe Dick really intended retire until last week saw really going stayed side hour day Theres just no way anyone could fill shoes Maybe Rich doing great job own shoes wearing out looking information doing research day learn something new some requests get awesome like guy Germany wants list book have guy cant figure out attach rudder plane hes building calls AMA help couldnt introduce Rich mentioning involvement Grand Event Homecoming Last year Rich part planning committee complete control over flight assisted programs course weather lousy rain said turnout fantastic two days still did 168 buddy-box flights asked him what thought about years event said year am planning no rain expanded flightline operations Id like see public have better view airplanes manufacturers have chance show off products have exclusive use microphone haif-hour two three times day would beneficial everyone will have exhibitors attractions both novice experienced modeler Last year food good band great atmosphere friendly year Im going take time savor moment Thats spirit Rich 998 139 View HQ See Page 168 way iw~ UF1W ULTF9K2*IW\V AMAs HistoryPast Present Future John Worth Year Pioneer during will celebrate theme what being called Eagles II successor event Celebration Eagles gathering 1996 focus active modelers modeling personalities 50 years ago automatically refers now age 70 older 14 older 1942 such personalities still us no attempt all-inclusive following famous names come mind easily Chuck Hollinger Al Lehmberg Bill Netzeband Frank Parmenter Charlie Reed Francis Reynolds Bob Bienenstein Jim Bohash JC Mad Man Yates Jack Albrecht Jim Alaback George Bucic Dick Carson Roy Clough Joe Dallaire Les Hard Joe Kovel Lew Mahieu Bob Rich Ed Shipe Richard Tanis Evan Towne Dale Willoughby George Buso Leroy Weber Joe Wagner Waldon Smith Louis Bargo George Steiner Ed Henry Sid Miller Len Purdy Miles Reed Herb WahI Dick Tichenor Joe Foster Randy Randolph Bill Bennett Keith Storey Dick Sherman Joe Elgin Doug Spreng Art Schroeder Jim Saftig Joe Konefes Ed Konefes Bob Oslan Ed Southwick Leo Garringer George Brown Vein Krehbiel kind listing could go on above enough provide feeling thinking about pioneers creates What may interesting about names however thatand may surprise old-timersnone above AMAs Hall Fame Before year out some people will Hall Fame will probably betheres no guarantee simply because someone well-known famous Hall Fame recognition will forthcoming As have noted before first requirement candidate nominatedno nomination no listing voting ballot quite few above names have nominated before Some have voting list several years years others chosen system allows year elected Another interesting detail some names other Halls Fame Besides AMAs overall Hall Fame others such National Free Flight Societys HOF the Society Antique Modelers the Vintage R/C Society etc So uncommon Hall Fame another Food thought Eagles II event Muncie year kickoff SAM [Society Antique Modelers] Annual Championships September 13-18 will two happenings pioneers will gather recognized regardless Hall Fame status first Friday evening September 11 will Pioneers Party AMA Museum second will next night Saturday September 12 hanquet hall Ball State University Muncie scene 1996 Celebration Eagles ceremony 1998 banquet will feature both Hall Fame Pioneer recognition Any AMA members friends family members invited come both Pioneers Party Eagles II banquet Only banquet requires advance registration payment admission written invitations events will sent current AMA Hall Famerseveryone else hereby notified wish attend either both 1998 events registration form information should requested AMA Headquarters Included information will listing Muncie area hotels/motels Reservations accommodations will have made independently AMA although may helpful inquire hotel motel special AMA rate availablemany places expected offer such rate came original Celebration Eagles say theyll back Eagles II will famous pioneers present addition couldnt make 1996 event have indicated might able come 1998 event Among hope see Bill Winter Frank Zaic Bob Cahill Mike Granieri Hurst Bowers Walt Good Ben Shereshaw Joe Elgin another month hope have confirmation number other pioneers will publish come bonus feature years event will attendance two famous international visitors Ron Moulton Henry J Nicholls both coming England think both will have some worthwhile things say banquet Saturday Pioneers Party will also serve Henry Js 89th birthday celebration will actually history making can part of 1996 Celebration Eagles said among greatest events lives think 1998 event will too have done already start planning now Muncie Septemberthe potential great experience developing rapidly should part Model Aviation eeting Minutes Available complete copy approved minutes quarterly Executive Council meeting available AMA member request copy most-recently approved minutes will provided no charge Council meets quarterly minutes given meeting approved following meeting Additional copies minutes other meetings $5 shipping handling charge Requests may submitted AMA Administration telephone via fax writing Minutes recent Council meeting will also posted AMA bulletin board Aeromodeler s Airway telephone requests dial 765 287-1256 extension 201 210 fax requests use 765 7410057 $10 minimum credit card orders event very well received Mike Stokes AMA Education Coordinator 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 Following through theme spoke last months column introduction model aviation must take place local level can provide guidance moral support AMA Headquarters physically possible us directly involved program takes place level reason local club members must become involved communities order promote model aviation just finished article January 1998 issue Aviation Modeller International titled catch em young puts things pretty clear perspective Quoting article Maybe time stop being complacent just merely selfish involvement chosen sport get out put something back publication first Focus Education column have received quite few requests information develop educational program locally have already learned first question ask What age group involved have Educators Packet available interested all-inclusive Focused has primarily elementary education level grades 5-8 seed planting Programs available address age group arc identified packet AMA Delta Dart Program program very much alive well really backbone AMAs model aviation classroom today Delta Dart program continues provide youngsters thrill accomplishment having built model airplane having actually fly fact also learned something about math science history social studies other traditional educational subjects may apparent rest assured learning has taken place Note January 31 Joe Beshar former District II VP held Delta Dart class Teteboro Airport New Jersey wont steal Joes thunderhe sending report event will publish column near futurebut Bring World Classroom Developed Midwest Products Co Inc Educational Products Division Students literally Build Answers gaining practical construction thinking skills hands-on activities answer questions such Can mousetrap really power vehicle What makes bridge strong does heavy ship stay afloat airplanes fly Learning Packets Peck-Polymers Developed Peck Polymers using thoroughly tested designs models teach basics aerodynamics Pecks Learning Packets designed specifically schools scouts clubs wishing introduce aviation young people Learning Packets available organizations substantial savings over individual kits Other programs available proceed through 12th grade programs have developed privately available fee Names addresses phone numbers included programs description Radio Control currently popular part hobby majority membership reasons everyone Before go too far subject will stop Gordon Schimmel Education Committee Chairman will writing Focus Education column next month will discuss subject detail Last month mentioned several individuals have taken upon themselves plant seed aviation todays young people mentioned Dick Baxter Laguna Nigel California received intriguing letter Dick highlighting program has developed throughout past 10 years some areas concern has noted enough space left months column review Dicks letter depth area feel needs addressed flying sites read gymnasiums As members well aware AMA has developed will provide upon request excellent publication titled Getting Keeping Flying Sites fact video available clubs working government agencies park departments acquiring/developing flying sites However no information pertaining acquisition indoor flying sites know some clubs individuals have access school gymnasiums auditoriums hangars other large indoor facilities ask members let know what procedures go through order obtain use facilities Some questions come mind immediately original contact person principal school board teacher airport manager etc What requirements/rules bad negotiated order use facility long arrangement good What has impact program have interest future have experience gaining use indoor facilities ask please share information What will end expand AMAs flying site acquisition guide include indoor flying sites have questions what format use dont worry will take input written paper napkins E-mail mikes @ modelaircraftorg send snail mail AMA Headquarters Attn Education Coordinator 5151 E Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Fax 765 289-4248 would prefer information writing dictation good future installments column will return other areas Dick addressed month however will let reflect part Baxters Flying Circus photos below will close months column another Education Committee members biography May1998 141 Doug Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Fernwood Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 787-7454 thing have learned rain umbrella protection shower bath two auditors scheduled begin work books records AMA year ended 12/31/97 February 23 1998 As soon get results audit will begin furnishing some information about operations year Preliminary numbers indicate bad year AMA very interested assisting clubs obtaining keeping flying fields easy thing modelers have involved development fields during time have flying model airplanes Sometimes finding field very difficult chore look What should prepared What kind deal should try negotiate owner should begin trying acquire new flying site Obviously answers questions would depend whether park land government program abandoned airfield farmers property available land might buy AMA has great deal information regarding acquisitions flying fields information fills two-inch loose-leaf 3-ring binder notebook available use Its old everything wanted know afraid ask routine having problems area call district vice president someone headquarters may offer some assistance AMA has around since 1936 has acquired lot information about lot things addition printed information live bodies can offer assistance problem have cannot share what know help problems unless ask questions request assistance important individuals clubs realize cannot leg-work can assist providing information use preparing presentations City Councils government agencies etc will have major portion work same premise can see have frequencies insurance help flying field things necessary enjoy flying aircraft have build airplane learn fly fly yourself can help cant Speaking doing need know what would like AMA you sport flier have set concerns contest flier have another set concerns serving manner helpful contact us see what want workable might benefit other people well Please have problem concern notify us can try help As considering what AMA might remember policing organization cannot dictate club what will internal club squabbles cannot solve Let us hear Until later h features Rocco Ferrario Napa California Rocco responsible developing Flying Physics middle school science curriculum ever individual personified term enthusiasm individual would have Rocco Ferrario own words As kid went Redwood Middle School three years loved would haul planes rockets school backpack sneak out behind gym fly planes make bunch noise usually get some trouble Well now its 23 years later Im still sneaking out behind gym making noise getting trouble course now get paid Rocco has teaching Redwood Middle School Napa California 10 years During time has feverishly promoting model aviation science activity Originally starting Delta Dart found bit fragile outdoors designed Siouz-Z-Q model used Roccos 7th grade science class quickly spread other 7th grade science classes Coupled Estes rocket unit follow-up program 8th grade science teachers Rocco soon 1200 kids flying Redwood Middle School Roccos Ferrarioss Flying Physics born out endeavor resulting middle school 7th graders Napa now building flying Sioux-Z-Q models Noted lively motivating instruction style Rocco has recognized Rotary Teacher Year District Science Mentor District Curriculum Coordinator year Rocco serving Distinguished Teacher Residence Humboldt State University teaching supervising years candidates Teacher Preparation Roccos wife Kim first-grade teacher provides tremendous encouragement support program full-time mom daughter Elyse son Anthony Roccos own words Taxi cab driver circus ring leader homework/violin monitor Kim full-service mommy still maintaining sanityso far School soon out summer What plans involve teaching youngster fly Time passes faster think Til next month 1 11 [ok mum 1] 1 i Iowa / Michigan Minnesota Wisconsin Associate Vice Presidents 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 Lindstrorn 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 District VII column will return upcoming issue 142 Model Aviation ecticut / Maine Massachusetts New Hampshire Rhode Island Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 AlIen Road Billerica MA 01 821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-31 46 MC McGuffin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 03106-1 077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 8 Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001 -2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1 866 next five pictures sent Andy Figlar Connecticut Model Airplane Club Stratford Ct months column will consist pictures sent some District modelers try use pictures sent sometimes printable Also some months abundance material possible use everything time enough space no longer timely following Past CMAC president Bob Hilker holds photos Discover Flying Club Joe Maffes Ugly Stick OS 61 power Cape Cod sent Ed McCarty Vin Fusco getting -scale P-51 ready early morning flight Bob Reddy Harry Hasedt Phil Temple assist SOUTHERN NH FLYING EAGLES FLOAT FLY-IN Bob Spear CD event held second weekend September about 38 pilots over 50 aircraft pictures sent Harry Newman Some people involved operating Float Fly No captions received cannot name GEORGE WILSON District frequency coordinator also active Discover Hying R/C Club writes monthly column ModelAjiplane News called Scratch Builder photo shows Eleanor Wilson holdino latest desien called Scratchy 998 143 Bob Reddy working Bridi Ultimate Kacs powered OS 61 few aircraft Southern NH Float Fly aT aircraft Float Fly Discover Flying R/C Club display EAA Fly-in Marstons Mills Airport Phil Temple readies 70-inch Super Buckaneer another flight OS 91 4cycle power Participants Novice pattern contest Marstons Mills Airport sponsored Discover Flying RIC Club Bunky Buote CD Ray Hinds A-scale J-3 mj -1 11 IU ElM 11 iI t — New Jersey/ New YorI& 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 @ idtnet Daee Babcock 445 Stocktov Street Hightstovv NJ ees2S-4551 Roy Brown USAF AFCENT CMR 485 SOX 585 APO AS 09703 Vince Jallano 18 Shorereck Rd Reel0 Pt Ne, Yodr NY 177e Ray Joschbas 59 Livv9slov Street St Jawes NY 11 7e0 James M Lewis PO 81 Ogdevburg NY 13e69-0551 Bob McKay 159W E0verd St Iselac NJ 08830 Dave Mathewson Soc 613 Cawiles NY 13031 Tom Morray 31 voorhees Drive Baskivg Ridge NJ 07920 Marlene Nikodew 407 Willow Street Lvokpvrt NY 14094 Bill Poylhress 2 Hemlock Cccv SoogvSiev NY t2d77 Adam Settler dl Perry Aceoce Lolhaw NY t Sit S-2d33 Terry Terrevoire tOt Swilhtietd Dr evdicoo NY t3785-d329 Freqoency Coordleator Len Seater 53 AirpoS Dr Dowego Ceonty AirpoS Feltoc NY 13069 315 598-8093 Bob Kern president Islanders Model Airplane ClUb reports instrumental helping members Junior Girl Scout Troop 1889 earn Aerospace badge during demonstration conducted December Bob took 40 size trainerr 27% Cap 232 RC flight simulator event help create interest After hands-on description flight controls transmitter operations students split three groups group participated RC flight simulation kite building assembling flying balsa gliders Bob states girls showed keen interest subject asked very good questions quite attentive thanks Bob sending pictures description Bob Kern three students simulator Early January found southern New Jersey annual awards banquet Atlantic County Skyblazers addition unique gift exchange game presentation during Dave Lockhart Ron Lockhart Bob Osenenko crowned top three fliers yearr treated very enjoyable talk David Allen Dave fifth generation hot air balloonist family history includes stories some very unusual early balloon/parachute stunts interesting pieces information gleaned talk origin word pilot Care guess Balloonist David Allen chats Luke Wehmuller following weekend Bob Clemens President Western New York Free Flight Societyr invited Buffalo witness Indoor contests Alumni Hall University Buffalo site event No-cal Scaler Limited Penny Planer Bostonian Intermediate Stick Easy B events day Never feel like have ten thumbs look intricate nature Indoor rubber- electric- powered models Irve started quite few. am going complete Bostonian Super Connie Greg Gallo Bostonian Judge Hugh Jones came over Rochester help event February 7th busy day local scene Central Jersey Radio Control Club held its annual flea market morning event well attended As case events shopper could find everything related hobby lot stuff ancillary hobby generous definition word Honey since youre going airplane flea-market would clean out basement Food merchandise good crowd resulted fun time attendance Brian Silversmith r negotiates price Al Friedrichs CJRCC fleamarket tables capped off Saturday aeromodeling activities very pleasant visit 25th anniversary banquet Jersey Coast Sport Fliers Since its beginning 1973 club has grown steadily now boasts annual membership excess 200 club provided attendee gift item women table given bud vase flowers small Jersey Coast Sport Fliers pennant Nice touch venerable Ed Runkle newsletter editor club proved man talents being named flier year special moment evening introduction four charter members club presented plaque signifying 25 years dedication idea developed years ago Congratulations Jersey Coast Sport Flier Charter Members Gene Cattani Larry Larsen Lany Cressmen Charles Wehler Remember youre having event take picture add paragraph send Model Aviation ciete Vice Presidents Award winners Ron Lockhartr Dave Lockhart Bob Osenenko Em] kil1 [eiIIE 11 1e] bE Ohio / Pennsylvania / West Virginia Bob Brown Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 614 8911643 David H EllIs 5261 DeWitt Rood Cross Laces WV 25313-1209 304 776-1408 Nelson Goold 1944 Idaho Street Allentown PA 16103-8519 610 797-6097 John Hathaway 102 Woodmern Drrve New Stanton PA 15672-9449 1412 925-3266 Donald Klopp 637 Hamilton Court trappe PA 18426-2256 610 409-0129 Frank Noll 4573 Lamme Road Dayton OH 45449 937 435-9232 Manhew Turowohi 9963 Boo 294 Dogwood Drive Drums PA 16222 717 622-0435 Joseph 8 Viola9 1381 Cranbrovk Drive PO 800851 Maumee OH d3037-3062 Freqoency Coordinator John Conle 1012 wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Club newsletters provide intelligent means conveying ideas everyone within clubrs roster attempt understand desires membership Vice President does read newsletters Thanks extended newsletter editors great effort put forth Recently several newsletters have mentioned need AMA required identification models newsletter mentioned fact flyer lost model returned three different times simply because AMA label requirement Another newsletter mentioned label provided necessary proof ownership crossing Canadian border Although simple process please make sure models identified H/C AVIATION COUNTRY CLUB Columbus Ohio region District III fortunate have R/C Aviation Country Club located close proximity year schedule includes Kyosho Heli-Challenge Fun Fly May 29-31 District III IMAA Mini Fest July 25th Heli-Internationals August 5-9 year Heli Internationals scheduled same weekend major event drag strip next door Housing will premium Call Becky Robb 740 928-5300 additional information READING FLYING DUTCHMEN AEROMODELERS Flying Dutchmen utilized Fairgrounds Square Mall Reading Pennsylvania annual mall show David Moodhart provided following pictures Flying Dutchmen President Bob Fryer stands behind flying saucer would like special after hours tour US Air Force Museum Thats just item agenda Dayton Ohio Giant Scalers US Air Force Museum Fly-in September 4th 5th 6th Contact Frank Noll Jr 937 4359232 additional information picture below illustrates huge site What could ask Stearman runway Air Force Museum EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA ACTIVITY AVP Nelson Gould provided following information pictures Participants great Moon Lake Fly Montrose Club house former guard shack donated club Beautiful models Quakertown Fly-In MODEL AVIATION Quite often asked. isnt picture Model Aviation answer didnt send Vice President Seriously club have worthwhile experience aeromodeling desire little notoriety send Bob Brown short descriptive paragraph supporting pictures subjects pictures should identified 998 145 Flying Dutchmens fine mall display Rest Relaxation Moon Lake U] iI[eULUI Delaware / District Columbia Maryland /North Carolina Virginia Chuck Foreman Vice President 412 Pine Cone Ct Kill Devil Hill NC 27948 Phone 919 1-5855 Fax 919 441-6554 cforeman @ modelaircraftorg Associate Vice Presidents George Abbott 8712 Westlake Court Raleigh NC 27613 Home Phone 919 848-6719 E-Mail GAbbott462@aolcom Robert E Babura 117 Otis Dr Severn MD 21144-1130 Home Phone 410 969-9356 E-Mail bbabura@junocom Steve Moulton 2217 Johnstown Rd Chesapeake VA 23322 Home Phone 757 421-4545 Office Phone 757 431 -6D09 Fax 804 463-8411 E-Mail moultons@mindspringcom Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Ave Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Home Phone 540 943-1684 E-Mail flyrrs@cfwcom John Stare 826 Marl Pit Rd Middletown DE 19709 Home Phone 302 376-7154 E-Mail drcs38@aolcom Bliss Teague 625 5th Ave SW HiCkory North Carolina 28602 Home Phone 704 324-2164 Office Phone 704 733-9228 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobuccl 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 910 488-5986 District IV R/C Contest Coordinator note Jack Cash new RIC Contest coordinator Please take couple lines next column alert everyone fact am traveling ask get sanction requests early possible Also please post pager numher 888-618-0553 E-Mail address jscashjr@cyberunnet can reached thru either methods emergency Jacks mailing address competition section magazine Valley Radio Control Flying Club article Sue Schrock appeared Flying Times newsletter Valley Radio Control Flying Club recent executive council meeting AMA decided lower youth membership $100 idea heing cost membership AMA should keep young person enjoying sport flying model airplanes am proposing Valley R/C Hying Club also adopt policy offering free sponsored membership youth under 19 thro July 1st 1998 youth membership would encoumge club members help young people join activities club young person has shown interest flying club member would propose sponsor young member following year sponsor would necessarily instructor youth would take active role encouraging member building projects planning regular visits flying site sponsor would keep touch instructor work young person safety techniques simply serve adult advocate him Excellent idea Sue Keep up good work hope other clubs District IV same similar program Triad Aeromodelers Lexington NC letter received Bob Satow President Triad Aeromodelers Thought may interest other clubs District IV update contacted about early last spring time club lost flying site county land fill due persons noise complaint also midst negotiating city council Lexington use closed land fill sought help guidance AMA staff Muncie during negotiations city work city came dead end council voted deny use city land fill point spirit membership quite low After year flying site membership dropped 50 about 25 25 determined stay together concentrated effort made find new site Ads placed newspapers Interviews given television newspaper reporters resulting articles Flyers placed everywhere did provide several leads got hopes up several times prospective site two major drawbackstoo close houses inaccessible no over fly area etc Through member contact did find property looked promising 18 acres stretched out north south 2000 ft long rectangle located flood plain area prohibits housing development near very busy railroad track police academy firing range couple major obstacles evident about 2 acres woods blocked out half property other owner would lease property make long story little shorter bit bullet decided purchase land became incorporated sold shares membership raised sufficient funds pay 50% purchase price fortunate owner willing finance balance over period three years funds raised left enough clear trees stump removal cheap make other site improvements just bought property end August 1997 work has already accomplished phenomenal course lot work remains done enthusiasm generated within club assures will completed pride established knowing own field unbelievable Let other clubs have lost field know old adage true will way John Stare AVP Delaware Please welcome John Stare new Associate Vice President state Delaware John will replacing Scotty Moyer has served very long time Scotty retiring getting involved other things along modeling will some other changes District IV AVPs assigned area serve changes being done District IV will have better coverage AVP area will best serve membership Dick Smith AVP Virginia Valley R/C Flying Club has taken AMAs lead offering $100 annual junior memberships reducing Clubs junior membership fee also $100 another positive step club has taken attract todays youth model aviation demonstrates forward thinking June 27th-28th Valley RIC Flying Club will hosting 14th Annual Ray Gordon Memorial Jumbo Fly-in IMAA biggest flying event part VA has grown year flyers states making annual must attend fly-ins year again Dave Patrick world class flyer TOC competitor will returning fly TOC planes also rumored some other top flyers may attend also So dont miss out Make plans now attend join fun Bobby Russell Charles County R/C Club Just note two pictures Charles County RC Clubs summer picnic got kids involved 40 planes close 100 people pretty summer day planning mall show involve kids spring photo shows some kids involved AMA Chartered Clubs District IV said last month will say again clubs District IV sure have least AMA Leader Member club AMA will soon began mailing some information leader membership would like clubs District IV send name address active leader member club name club affiliation will placed active leader member mailing list month GO TAKE KID FLYING AND SIGN UP NEW AMA MEMBER WE NEED THEM Modei Aviation o shows flight line picnic i i 11 [ AU 1 Alabama Florida / Georgia / Mississippi / Puerto Rico South Carolina Tenneaaee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 Sooth 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Phone 2051 322-2127 FAX 205 252-2e54 E-mail iemcneill@ianocom WEBPAGE Ed Hartley KCRC hltp/Iwwwdatawldcamllicrc Associate Vice Presidents Ron Chidgey 3713 Pampano Pensacola FL 32514 Wilhelmina Chihaaz 2826 Arbor Place Knoaville TN 37917 Jnhn G Cooper 4788 Cluister Cave Memphis TN 38118 James AIds 5428 Melwood Drive Jackuan MS 39211 William T Haywood 4 Rabin Circle Foley AL 36535 Karl Hansel 383 Briaiwaad #42 Meridian MS 39305 LouiSe Izzo 296 Huetridge Way Winterapringa FL 32708 Richard Jackson 2118 Tharnlee Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Chris Joiner 95 Lee Rd 238 Phenia City AL 36867 Dr John Marlin 2180 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Foebla Pass Asniatan AL 36206 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyrna GA 30082 Clifford Scholetield 4138 NW 33rd Place Gaineuville FL 32606 Frank Tiano 15300 Eatancia Lane Went Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Duzer 3804 N River Rd Gainesville GA 30506 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamare Manchester TN 37355 Joseph Micalizzi HC 566 Boa 10387 Pajardo Puerto Rica 00738 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fields 183W Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32148 Phone 804 684-2517 RC Costed Coordinator Kenneth BlackmaIl 207W Sandoreek Rd Enterprise AL 36330 Phone 334 347-4721 Don McGillivray Pres SW Aeromodelers Ft Myers FL writes 15 30 mm about right club meeting tape 60 mm too long Send tape HOW AIRPLANES FLY 14 MIN new AMA rule book Don got theyre going out today dont have new rule book street yet Im sending 97 book HOW AIRPLANES FLY excellent explains real airplane flight principles same Don going show tape Boy Scout Troop want 14 mm club write Ill mail Its free can keep Joe Sebastian Pres Mid South Squadron Hixson Tenn writes Send HOW AIRPLANES FLY tape 15 20 mm choice regular club meeting Allen Taylor CD Flying Griffins Griffin Ga writes Send HOW AIRPLANES FLYto add club video collection 15 30 mm about right meetings Re-located Ohioan now Largo Fla writes wing Adams Housecat am Don Kreis active member Riverside Hawks Piqua Ohio cant find club Largo vote discontinue covering AMA Council meetings mag cover Dist news instead Don Im mailing list AMA chartered clubs Fla thousands clubs Tampa area us want FLYiNG FIELD little airplanes perhaps no1 priority Let show what club did Gardendale AL area club Bham RC purchased land now almost paid same club Perrine Fla reported last year did bought 30 acres reclaimed strip land created Heaven-On-Earth flying field Dont take word look above permanent pavillion concrete shelters 9 10 stalls wooden tables flyers has long paved runway fenced bleachers 12 volt DC elec system powered wind generator did happen Easy answer Good leadership Now meet leaders Greg Battles Safety Officer Allen Moseley Secretary Treasurer Nick Neville IL Club President Horace Winette Horace second R important Club officials made possible purchase 30 acre juicy piece land have walked through necessary motions equip new field everything mentioned above need field club might consider going out digging up piece land BUYING like Club President Horace Winette others have done Ijust walked door morning trip DeLand Florida buddy Al Tuttle hosting 9th Annual Festival Giants large size scale aircraft sponsored DELAND GOLDEN HAWKS Club field end runway large airport full-size aircraft Al must doing something right because nearly 200 modelers showed up New York Tenn Virginia name over East Coast Huge fat expensive magnificent model airplanes far eye could see Im lying See picture below standing middle runway could have turned camera other way know what? hobby model airplanes changing Less competition leisurely just sitting asnund watching planes blabbing other flying airplanes relaxed atmosphere AMA changing too AIVIA service organization pledged among other things serve model builder flyer help have fun live changing world took pic yesterday show Arnold Marcus P-38 What see aluminum substance stuck balsa wood shape very effectively looks nice Arnold scratch-built 44 lb flyer 6 months 3 wheels fold up model flight 32 SACS engine want meet some important officials conducted 3 day monstrous affair above L-R Bill Johnson Chicago bragged crashed gate pay $3 get in. Wayne Toombs Buffalo NY charge flightline Don Lawson Georgetown Mass handled Groundskeeping Tom Beckman DeLand charge Security Marie Toombs charge Registration Al Tuttle himself CD Now meet important judges Giant Scale affair has JUDGES look planes over declare OK OK gentlemen above include Anthony Francis Al Tuttle again Bob Newland Paul Arnold Ken Potter Carl Schmaedig Jay Landgraf Assoc VP George Perryman Smyrna Georgia asked mention late Norm Purdy Norm founded TTOMA Club Thermal Thumbers Metro Atlanta Also edited newsletter Jr Birdman before AMA started up holding Georges Little Embro George winding Assoc VP Ward Van Duzer says CL News Dist V Recent Contest Chattanooga Meet Aaron Hoffman Kevin Stewast Bill Hubbard Jim Stewart Watt Moore TomLuperAIIinCLSTUNT 998 147 Illinois Indiana / Kentucky / Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656-3224 Home 708 457-0565 Fax 708 457-2177 sysbauer@charliecnsiitedu Associate Vice Presidents Illinois Deb & Scott Justice 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 796-7242 Hal Parenti 1920 Buckiegham Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Warden 400 Alden Dr Normsl IL 61 761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indiana Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 48733 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 Box 308 Burgle KY 40310 608 748-5834 Missouri Bob Underwood 32 Hollandbush Ct St Charles Mo 63304 Eve 314 939-3394 Ken Booher 1016 North East Barnes Dr Lees Summit MO 84086 818 524-7307 Frequency Coordinator Cal Orr RR 1 Box 1236 Higginsville MO 64037 660 564-6264 Fax 660 564-6285 Webmaster Gary Parenti 11001 Martindale Dr Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 531-9556 http//wwwcsamiitedul-amadiste/indeshtm district web page up running can link AMA home page use URI listed above club has web page have added district list club has event contest fly-in mall show whatever place web page information place picture favorite model aircraft SKOKIE IL Club #247 Chicagoland RC Modelers Inc has budding star its midst Steven Rosenblatt 13 years old shown Troublemaker 1973 design T Benedetto has 57 inch span 53 inch length weighs little over six pounds Monoote covered vinyl lettering Power Fox 45BB control Airtronics WARRENVILLE IL Club #640 Suburban RC Barnstormers holds New Years Fly-In welcome new year Attendance limited hardy souls showed up great time flying skis planes C Gros furnished information pictures built ramp snow carrier take-off contest held Picture has plane just leaving snow ramp Picture two has L R S Hernandez S Driza J Greetis S Ortez D West Note un-named snowman lineup JACKSONVILLE IL Club #1328 Jacksonville Propkickers busy bunch Last fall some visitors field Sam chapter 211 postal event Pictured J Schifko R Waser R Sisson January 1 1998 Presidents Cup Flyin held field weather cool 36 degrees sky clear wind could blow hat off head four brave entries C McCormick R Russell R Tendick B Ward Despite engines quitting deadstick landings planes suffered minor damage landing small tree F Nevin supplied pictures information first picture has R Tendick getting ready start trainer 40 Next shot ready line L R B Ward R Russell J Hunter J Alboff C McCormick BALL WIN MO Club #702 Lafayette Esquadrille held annual Stunt Scale contest Buder Park St Louis great Scale airplanes owned Gus Vogele Pictured Gus Fokker B-Ill Bindecker powered Fox 29 homemade throttle muffler Reported R Carr PALATINE IL Matt Hauser sent pictures two versions plane designed Both weigh about seven pounds left 46 powered the right has 65 up front Whats unique about planes completely disassemble picture two shows Model Aviation ge Aldrich 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 210 650-4707 Max Blase 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 817 662-5587 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 126/2 SE 35 Oklahoma City OK 73129 405 634-5331 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 4611 Gooch Dr Little Rock AR 72212 501 868-2604 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 intention producing column focus upon regional local activities needs within five state area District VIII Texas Oklahoma New Mexico Arkansas Louisiana Other writers will dwell upon national matters concerns within AMAI ask please consult remainder publication keep up national happenings concerns central task within District VIII function communication coordination modeling activitiesregionally intention visit local regional groups AMA members possible during 1998 effort will accomplished holding several gatherings associated regional modeling activities district meetings will very informal nature Because size District VIII unified single gathering would massive undertaking would now like solicit invitations regions within District VIII host such meetings Hopefully would coincide large traditional gatherings competitions fly-in non-flying events Possibly evening meetings between 2 day events Flying fellowship fun will commit attend gatherings possible Please contact telephone/fax 817 599-7131 105 North Brazos Street Weatherford Texas 76086 E-mail sfrank69@airmailnet Within dimension communication coordination Several years ago AMA discontinued sanctioning nonHying events such mall shows swap meets auctions static displays Since time individual club would simply send ad posted publication No scheduling assistance date coordination offered am now instituting voluntary service date scheduling coordination modeling activities would otherwise known appear print Mr Bill Lee has volunteered keep running calendar non-flying activities within district district Web master such has immediate knowledge both flying non-flying activities planning host non-flying activity please contact him solicit calendar information information will between two three months current will see publication will allow scheduling curtail unintentional overlapping activities will neither approve nor disallow nonsanctioned/non-flying event scheduling service will let know advance what others have already placed calendar Mr Lee can reached address published contest coordinator FF & CL E-mail billlee @cleafcom Sanctioning vs voluntary scheduling coordination activities seek sanctioning growing proportion non-competition unsanctioned activities non-flying events district could publicized better attended being advertised within district www site wwwAMA-Dist 8org have established policy within Web site publish sanctioned activities list non-sanctioned flying events sponsored chartered clubs additionally list non-flying events advertised non-flying events section magazine voluntarily date booked through Mr Lee Other activities sponsored individuals nonchartered clubs will listed within district Web site appropriateness will determined individual basis Mr Lee myself Once again am asking voluntarily contact Mr Lee inquire about previously booked activities subject protection formal competition sanctioning will eliminate unintentional inadvertent overlapping AMA Hall Fame council AMA past presidents has decided expand voting membership committee selects modelers will honored being placed AMA HOF district vice president has solicited appoint person committee have selected outgoing district vice president Mr George Aldrich serve capacity membership HOF himself 4 HOF members within District VIII recent activity being council member chairman AMA Museum committee makes him obvious choice Recognition fellowship AMA awarded its highest level membership recognition two longtime modelers supporters aeromodeling lifelong volunteers AMA Bud Tenny Jess Shepherd thus honored during Indoor flying competition during January 1998 see photo What see column what get Either personally attending club meetings regional meetings non-flying events flying activities sanctioned competitions 237 chartered clubs hundreds activities happening throughout district obviously cannot attend Im seeking assistance have activities happenings within region club please see am informed will assist anyway can national regional concerns know concerns can assist As time permits read literature concerning modeling sent So may aware activities area please see am included PR mailing list upon newsletter list Sandy Frank 998 149 Associate Vice Presidents Bedford TX January 4 1998 Indoor meet Fellowship just award highest level membership AMA offers anyone Two very own Bud Tenny Jess Sheppard honored lifelong efforts work behalf aeromodeling Academy Bud left picture Jess right retiring council member George Aldrich making presentation highest example fellowship camaraderie within modeling community seen during mid winter Indoor event Well done Associate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Tray Lapp 1618 Houston Dr Bismarck ND 58504 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sal ins KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Letter Russ Miller Thought would drop line results [6th annual] fun fly first-place winners Timed Flight 2/2 minJeff Stremich Fargo ND Carrier LandingScot Genoch Mapleton ND Glow Plug RaceDan Loegering Fargo ND Cross Country Race 92 minAI Foell Casselton ND perfect day fun fly 30 pilots registered Also Sept 14 2nd annual float fly Beaver Lake big crowd getting interested time JimE Dakota SkyMasters Casselton ND Casselton fun fly Aug 10 1997 Sig models picture Beaver Lake summer 1997 Lincoln Sky Knights have busy little over year ago informed land leasing sold Soon after began search new home club able find 20-acre piece land near Lincoln new site includes really well equipped clubhouse water electricity heater refrigerator stove impound station handicap accessible portable toilet sun deck areas flying site completely handicap accessible members have donated folding chairs picnic tables have wonderful new home runway four hundred feet long forty feet wide asphalt also grass strip runs southeast diagonal North/South hard surface runway East runway pond under development now should fine place enjoy float planes boats future plans expand already large parking area groom large camping area build bigger sun shade maybe playground small children visiting Sky Knights facility new home located East Lincoln Nebraska 1 34th Street Waverly Rd Interstate 1-80 exit Waverly exit travel East Watch signs Amberly Rd right Once youre Amberly follow street till see 134th street sign turn North travel over Highway 6 railroad continue North till see Waverly Rd will see club house facilities North East Intersection Some planning future also includes some kind open house everyone visit new home Sky Knights also lost good friend well known builder Mr Don Neill Lincoln plans organize have sanctioned annual fun fly strictly scale aircraft honor Dons fantastic ability create wonderful scale aircraft As has said before miss him much Please make plans visit great flying club location next trip through midwest Everyone welcome As quoted members has fun Gregg Meyer Vice President Lincoln Sky Knights Russ know highly irregular publish below article column feel Don Neill exception rule club community hobby has lost true friend Don Neill long time member Lincoln Sky Knights passed away unexpectedly May Don meticulous builder flier member Lincoln Sky Knights man admired liked anyone met him building abilities known throughout United States abroad creations hangs display Universal Studios Orlando Florida after being used filming Rocketeer Its difficult deal loss words difficult describe what Don meant us hobby general Tom Boyd past AVP District IX read below poem Dons funeral helped deal loss may help others time grief Author unknown Submitted Jock Sibert VP District IX Nebraska What good friend dies lash out anger curse skies grasp hard denial means weak effort kindle comfort seek What good friend dies Once lifes breath precious give chest last rise haste take blame no other fault kneel earth deem happiness halt What good friend dies him time both good bad lie cast aside past memories hurt too much struggle fight last lingering touch What good friend dies tears have cried No matter much no matter hard try thing say farewell Goodbye Model Aviation er Russ Miller What Good Friend Dies Submitted Jack Sibert VP District IX Nebraska ona / California / Hawaii Nevada Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone 602 708-0222 E-mail richh@primenetcom http//wwwama-1 Ocorn/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 last months column additional AVPs coordinators Flying Site Assistance. April 1993 Property Acquisition Development Committee proposed establishment Flying Site Assistance Fund assist clubs modeling associations critical flying site acquisition development issues AMA Executive Council approved proposal established fund allocating annual budget based formula 25 per open/senior member Using 1997 membership numbers approximately $31000 has allocated flying site assistance 1998 Recognizably woefully inadequate amount AMA membership declines annual allocation unfortunately declines well Given relatively small amount money available Council has limited expenditures fund projects large focus multi-venue multi-use facilities public sites support two clubs areas critical site issues exist Faced numerous critical site issues District X has aggressively sought funds has received AMA support through funding assistance several key projects 1994 significant portion fund used support AMA Western Regional Flying Site project Visalia CA 1996 $10000 granted TIMPA completion Tucson International Modelplex Park Tucson AZ $5000 dollars donated Save Mile Square Park Committee efforts Orange County CA Most recently 1997 $10000 granted Pomona Valley Aeromodelers development new public flying site Prado Dam Recreation area western San Bernardino County 1998 seeking continued support Save Mile Square Park effort funding development Educational Flight Range partnership Cal Poly State University San Luis Obispo CA last project extremely exciting through partnering Cal Polys Aeronautical Engineering Department AMA has opportunity establish essence West Coast Aeromodeling Education Center Though fund has instrumental addressing some critical funding issues just nor will enough money address funding issues associated efforts acquire develop maintain flying sites As District VP will continue working Executive Council seeking additional possibly alternative funding Flying Site Assistance Program will continue advocate key flying site projects within District However would ask Club club officer club member recognize program intended help clubs help themselves equally vtable resource ideas information ways clubs can become self-sufficient access local resources resolve funding issues AMA Executive Council taking Flying Assistance Program step further creating national Eying Site Committee encouraging district form district level committee deal flying site issues within District District X once again taking lead forming free standing association model clubs address critical issue Organized AMA Chapter Western States Modelers Association being developed not-for-profit corporation dedicated acquisition development retention aeromodeling facilities within District organization has its roots Expo Planning Committee plans use proceeds event establish funding source effort Additional information WSMA available through District X Web Page /wwwama-10comlama Till next time. Keepem safe Keepem flyn 998 151 Club President Bob Lang L wife Maxine host Palomar RC Flyers annual Christmas banquet Barn San Marcos CA Guests included Don Gulihur R President San Diego Co Association Model Clubs Thanks wonderful evening Whos afraid Big Bad El Niiio rest nation portions California coast hunker down Winter Soaring enthusiasts enjoy great soaring conditions Torrey Pines Glider Port La Jolla Ca north San Diego AMA President Dave Brown presents Addie Naccarato L AMAs Fellow Award life time achievement aeromodeling award reflects Addies tremendous service aeromodeling community through operations Naccaratos Hobby Hangar Burbank CA youth educational programs sponsored Black Sheep Exhibition Squadron prestigious award presented Addie District X membership meeting during IMS Hobby Show January 11 1998 recognition Addles 60 plus years service Model Aviation Representatives Pomona Valley Aeromodelers receive AMA funding assistance development public flying site Prado Regional Park Eli 11 [sDTIE 11 ls] Alaska Idaho Montana / Oregon / Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 9721 3-0090 503 234-4439 EMAIL vpxi@pacifiercom Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 15618 NE 56th Way Redmond WA 98052 Al Culver Boa 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkinson 319 Yellowstone Billings MT 56101 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Reeves Lippincott 1201 Farrow Circle Anchorage AK 99504-2237 Mike Hazel 1073 Windemere Dr NW Salem OR 97304 Bruce Nelson 807 B Vicksburg St Spokane WA 69208 Dick Wickline PO Eon 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 John Hanson Id-Cities R/C Modelers wrote 57 intrepid rc fliers showed up first Polar Bear Fly Jan 1 98 event organized Bill Greger 97 President th club said event manifestation cabin fever amongst faithful day 40 F cloudy flying intense five airplanes air almost day long waiting line pilot stations Hot dogs chili served lunch great choice cold day Good news/bad news stuff bad after successful years Farragut Flyers have decided running Scalemasters Qualifier has become too much burden Thats disappointment because very good event run absolutely beautiful environment good news Grande Ronde Bush Pilots will run Scalemasters Qualifier essentially replacing Scale Contest August qualifier Bush Pilots plan among other things upgrading grass runway field south La Grande Parking will much improved will include RV parking duration dates 14-16 Aug Graham Hicks contact 900 Main La Grande OR 97850 Grahams e-mail gramhix@eonicom Wil Byers sent info about incredible place event An Alpine Soaring Vacation & Fun Fly June 26-29 1998 Wallowa Lake Oregon Come share fun Alpine Soaring likes have never seen Come R/C soar us atop mount Howard Wallowa Lake Ride gondola 4000 feet top world soar model 8300 ASL Next take road trip group Soar Heads Memaloose airstrip via Imnaha OR Eat famous Imnaha cafe built 1903 visit oldest post office Oregon travel Memaloose soar model over Hells Canyon deepest canyon North America landing zone Memaloose airstrip meadow grass 3300 feet long scenery has no equal Realistically can expect thermals drift up canyon walls 2000 feet-per-minute soaring spectacular proportions Fly big small scale non scale glider PSS No matter come share us Sponsored Mid Columbia Soarers event cost Free Donations welcome Insurance Yes AMA Required Contact Wil Byers 3540 Eastlake Dr W Richland WA 99353 509-627-5224 wilbyers@aolcom Some time ago told about young man Ryan Cunningham facing kidney transplant Prior surgery TnCities Modelers Desert Flyers numerous others gave Ryan everything need fly R/C model Well according Larry Mitchell Ryans transplant success recovering fine order model building also success since finished plane brought TRCM Fun Fly last May made flight group bad considering hed soloed just before surgery Ryan will graduate high school spring graduation picture holding J-3 Cub built school project project scored Excellent Ryans teacher Ryan going attend Vancouver branch WSU fall Lets join clubs individuals concerned wishing Ryan best everything future endeavors Ryan Cunningham Stick 20 Mike Hazel sent following 27th annual NW Control-Line Regionals will take place Roseburg Oregon May 22 thru 24 Since moving Roseburg site 96 event extravaganza has continued grow popularity among contestants spectators management Regionals has turned over special committee comprised members Umpqua Valley Modelers Eugene Propspinners Western Oregon Control Line Flyers cotnmittee has worked hard fine tuning already well-honed event year Aerobatics Scale fliers will note improved schedule designed handle increasing entry folks Last years experiment CL float plane flying success pond flying area has improved enlarged As always contest features full selection Aerobatics Speed Racing Combat Scale Carrier events including some trophy divisions kids on-site amenities top class include several hobby vendors food concessions modelers meeting place inside airport hangar havent already received information flyer contact Craig Bartlett 205 NE Cedar Lane Corvallis Oregon 97330 541 745-2025 Celebration Silent Flight 2-3 May Fern Prairie field Washougal event electrics gliders Contact Jerry Holcomb enjoy pure enjoyment happens flying off water have number fine events attend spring Barons will have float fly Jump Off Joe Lake 2-3 May Contact Tony Worman 509-2389 157 6th Annual Snake River Float Fly Lewis Clark R/C Model Club May lOon Snake River Clarkston WA Contact Alan Russell 509-758-3759 3031 May Farragut Fliers will host Spring Float Fly Ccoclalla WA Matt Jacobson 208-773-4222 contact TCRCMs 5th Annual Float Fly takes place Leslie Grove Park Columbia River Richland June 6th Contact Ron Gibby 509-946-5356 Plat Float Fly has moved 20-21 June long time early June dates Put Umpqua Valley Modelers Plat Reservoir just east Sutherlin OR contact John James 54 1-8637400 happen Alaska around 4th July can attend 7th Annual Water N Wheels Contest Fairbanks Put Midnight Sun R/C Club includes Pattern Scale flying night long both land water flying available Contact Jesse Mack 907-457-7338 11-12 July week before Granddaddy em Sky Knights Portland OR present NW Seaplane Championships Pine Hollow Reservoir near Wamic OR Contact Guy Foreman 503257-8841 Model Aviation s gang flew TCRCMs Polar Bear 98
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A News Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 WA 2 1 1f Ip i N ii i u Prater Museum Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 month pleasure introduce Rich LaGrange new Registrar/Librarian Dick Kennison retired position January year know Dick deep knowledge aspects aviation history know irreplaceable continues involved museum despite hectic first year retirement However Rich brings job own strengths unique qualities Im sure will leave legacy own proud institution because has very interesting background personality Rich born loving family Grinnell Iowa studied electronics Central Technical Institute Kansas City holds degree electronic engineering technology used education St Louis working Maconnell Douglas Corporation doing fatigue static testing structures dynamics laboratory got work F-4 Phantom Gemini space capsule said Rich know sounds great resistor resistor no matter what its Rich moved Muncie 1969 work engineer Indiana Michigan Electric Company first worked field engineer laying out poles lines moved customer services areas Rich excels figured out what people needed handled customer complaints What job Later moved marketing light shone promoting use electric heat process heating moved computer coordinator position wrote programs applications support marketing customer services Eventually Rich became person organized important special events major electric users related industry magnates Imagine having job main responsibility going trade shows organizing golfing events fishing trips breakfasts dinners Its no wonder Rich main organizers Grand Event held conjunction Homecoming June 13-14 year Unfortunately after 25 years 5 months service Rich lost job because corporate restructuring 5 months important because employees less 25 years employment lost job retirement year before Rich started flying Radio Control RC brother back home two RC airplanes never flown because no around teach him fly Perhaps coincidence perhaps Rich power company representative helped negotiate installation power service Muncie site sparked fire lobbied wife two years until finally suggested ask brother about two models hanging around garage Now something fly Rich put everything cardboard box brought out Muncie site set grass next runway Local AMA Sky Chief Bill Green came over offered assistance Bill would take off land plane day took off gave transmitter wandered off land plane own succeeded last pilot what pilot Rich flies month year almost day its possible thought Id get bored once learned fly fly fun gets said Like almost everyone else Richs actual modeling experience goes back youth Rich has always quite tinkerer recently acquired old rocket reminded him childhood project laughing told story time heals sorts pain used build small homemade rockets out brass tubing stuff found junk piles said made own rocket fuel potassium nitrite sugar cheap powerful much better blasting powder rocket fuel day crammed too much down rocket unfortunately nozzle also plugged Instead blasting off blasted apart blew hole arm showed ugly scar Rich started working library volunteer day walked Dicks work area saw sorts piles magazines books looked like needed lots help said also saw Sheila museum store needed someone watch place went lunch also volunteered help Pretty soon working weekends spending lots time museum would go home night read hooks magazines about model aviation could get hands Theres thing should know about Rich gets interested something goes way got computers wife said saw six months back head said Ive got admit model aviation has got hold like nothing have ever done before used avid fisherman After flew first time sold bass boat havent touched golf clubs since either asked Rich about likes working library said didnt believe Dick really intended retire until last week saw really going stayed side hour day Theres just no way anyone could fill shoes Maybe Rich doing great job own shoes wearing out looking information doing research day learn something new some requests get awesome like guy Germany wants list book have guy cant figure out attach rudder plane hes building calls AMA help couldnt introduce Rich mentioning involvement Grand Event Homecoming Last year Rich part planning committee complete control over flight assisted programs course weather lousy rain said turnout fantastic two days still did 168 buddy-box flights asked him what thought about years event said year am planning no rain expanded flightline operations Id like see public have better view airplanes manufacturers have chance show off products have exclusive use microphone haif-hour two three times day would beneficial everyone will have exhibitors attractions both novice experienced modeler Last year food good band great atmosphere friendly year Im going take time savor moment Thats spirit Rich 998 139 View HQ See Page 168 way iw~ UF1W ULTF9K2*IW\V AMAs HistoryPast Present Future John Worth Year Pioneer during will celebrate theme what being called Eagles II successor event Celebration Eagles gathering 1996 focus active modelers modeling personalities 50 years ago automatically refers now age 70 older 14 older 1942 such personalities still us no attempt all-inclusive following famous names come mind easily Chuck Hollinger Al Lehmberg Bill Netzeband Frank Parmenter Charlie Reed Francis Reynolds Bob Bienenstein Jim Bohash JC Mad Man Yates Jack Albrecht Jim Alaback George Bucic Dick Carson Roy Clough Joe Dallaire Les Hard Joe Kovel Lew Mahieu Bob Rich Ed Shipe Richard Tanis Evan Towne Dale Willoughby George Buso Leroy Weber Joe Wagner Waldon Smith Louis Bargo George Steiner Ed Henry Sid Miller Len Purdy Miles Reed Herb WahI Dick Tichenor Joe Foster Randy Randolph Bill Bennett Keith Storey Dick Sherman Joe Elgin Doug Spreng Art Schroeder Jim Saftig Joe Konefes Ed Konefes Bob Oslan Ed Southwick Leo Garringer George Brown Vein Krehbiel kind listing could go on above enough provide feeling thinking about pioneers creates What may interesting about names however thatand may surprise old-timersnone above AMAs Hall Fame Before year out some people will Hall Fame will probably betheres no guarantee simply because someone well-known famous Hall Fame recognition will forthcoming As have noted before first requirement candidate nominatedno nomination no listing voting ballot quite few above names have nominated before Some have voting list several years years others chosen system allows year elected Another interesting detail some names other Halls Fame Besides AMAs overall Hall Fame others such National Free Flight Societys HOF the Society Antique Modelers the Vintage R/C Society etc So uncommon Hall Fame another Food thought Eagles II event Muncie year kickoff SAM [Society Antique Modelers] Annual Championships September 13-18 will two happenings pioneers will gather recognized regardless Hall Fame status first Friday evening September 11 will Pioneers Party AMA Museum second will next night Saturday September 12 hanquet hall Ball State University Muncie scene 1996 Celebration Eagles ceremony 1998 banquet will feature both Hall Fame Pioneer recognition Any AMA members friends family members invited come both Pioneers Party Eagles II banquet Only banquet requires advance registration payment admission written invitations events will sent current AMA Hall Famerseveryone else hereby notified wish attend either both 1998 events registration form information should requested AMA Headquarters Included information will listing Muncie area hotels/motels Reservations accommodations will have made independently AMA although may helpful inquire hotel motel special AMA rate availablemany places expected offer such rate came original Celebration Eagles say theyll back Eagles II will famous pioneers present addition couldnt make 1996 event have indicated might able come 1998 event Among hope see Bill Winter Frank Zaic Bob Cahill Mike Granieri Hurst Bowers Walt Good Ben Shereshaw Joe Elgin another month hope have confirmation number other pioneers will publish come bonus feature years event will attendance two famous international visitors Ron Moulton Henry J Nicholls both coming England think both will have some worthwhile things say banquet Saturday Pioneers Party will also serve Henry Js 89th birthday celebration will actually history making can part of 1996 Celebration Eagles said among greatest events lives think 1998 event will too have done already start planning now Muncie Septemberthe potential great experience developing rapidly should part Model Aviation eeting Minutes Available complete copy approved minutes quarterly Executive Council meeting available AMA member request copy most-recently approved minutes will provided no charge Council meets quarterly minutes given meeting approved following meeting Additional copies minutes other meetings $5 shipping handling charge Requests may submitted AMA Administration telephone via fax writing Minutes recent Council meeting will also posted AMA bulletin board Aeromodeler s Airway telephone requests dial 765 287-1256 extension 201 210 fax requests use 765 7410057 $10 minimum credit card orders event very well received Mike Stokes AMA Education Coordinator 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 Following through theme spoke last months column introduction model aviation must take place local level can provide guidance moral support AMA Headquarters physically possible us directly involved program takes place level reason local club members must become involved communities order promote model aviation just finished article January 1998 issue Aviation Modeller International titled catch em young puts things pretty clear perspective Quoting article Maybe time stop being complacent just merely selfish involvement chosen sport get out put something back publication first Focus Education column have received quite few requests information develop educational program locally have already learned first question ask What age group involved have Educators Packet available interested all-inclusive Focused has primarily elementary education level grades 5-8 seed planting Programs available address age group arc identified packet AMA Delta Dart Program program very much alive well really backbone AMAs model aviation classroom today Delta Dart program continues provide youngsters thrill accomplishment having built model airplane having actually fly fact also learned something about math science history social studies other traditional educational subjects may apparent rest assured learning has taken place Note January 31 Joe Beshar former District II VP held Delta Dart class Teteboro Airport New Jersey wont steal Joes thunderhe sending report event will publish column near futurebut Bring World Classroom Developed Midwest Products Co Inc Educational Products Division Students literally Build Answers gaining practical construction thinking skills hands-on activities answer questions such Can mousetrap really power vehicle What makes bridge strong does heavy ship stay afloat airplanes fly Learning Packets Peck-Polymers Developed Peck Polymers using thoroughly tested designs models teach basics aerodynamics Pecks Learning Packets designed specifically schools scouts clubs wishing introduce aviation young people Learning Packets available organizations substantial savings over individual kits Other programs available proceed through 12th grade programs have developed privately available fee Names addresses phone numbers included programs description Radio Control currently popular part hobby majority membership reasons everyone Before go too far subject will stop Gordon Schimmel Education Committee Chairman will writing Focus Education column next month will discuss subject detail Last month mentioned several individuals have taken upon themselves plant seed aviation todays young people mentioned Dick Baxter Laguna Nigel California received intriguing letter Dick highlighting program has developed throughout past 10 years some areas concern has noted enough space left months column review Dicks letter depth area feel needs addressed flying sites read gymnasiums As members well aware AMA has developed will provide upon request excellent publication titled Getting Keeping Flying Sites fact video available clubs working government agencies park departments acquiring/developing flying sites However no information pertaining acquisition indoor flying sites know some clubs individuals have access school gymnasiums auditoriums hangars other large indoor facilities ask members let know what procedures go through order obtain use facilities Some questions come mind immediately original contact person principal school board teacher airport manager etc What requirements/rules bad negotiated order use facility long arrangement good What has impact program have interest future have experience gaining use indoor facilities ask please share information What will end expand AMAs flying site acquisition guide include indoor flying sites have questions what format use dont worry will take input written paper napkins E-mail mikes @ modelaircraftorg send snail mail AMA Headquarters Attn Education Coordinator 5151 E Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Fax 765 289-4248 would prefer information writing dictation good future installments column will return other areas Dick addressed month however will let reflect part Baxters Flying Circus photos below will close months column another Education Committee members biography May1998 141 Doug Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Fernwood Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 787-7454 thing have learned rain umbrella protection shower bath two auditors scheduled begin work books records AMA year ended 12/31/97 February 23 1998 As soon get results audit will begin furnishing some information about operations year Preliminary numbers indicate bad year AMA very interested assisting clubs obtaining keeping flying fields easy thing modelers have involved development fields during time have flying model airplanes Sometimes finding field very difficult chore look What should prepared What kind deal should try negotiate owner should begin trying acquire new flying site Obviously answers questions would depend whether park land government program abandoned airfield farmers property available land might buy AMA has great deal information regarding acquisitions flying fields information fills two-inch loose-leaf 3-ring binder notebook available use Its old everything wanted know afraid ask routine having problems area call district vice president someone headquarters may offer some assistance AMA has around since 1936 has acquired lot information about lot things addition printed information live bodies can offer assistance problem have cannot share what know help problems unless ask questions request assistance important individuals clubs realize cannot leg-work can assist providing information use preparing presentations City Councils government agencies etc will have major portion work same premise can see have frequencies insurance help flying field things necessary enjoy flying aircraft have build airplane learn fly fly yourself can help cant Speaking doing need know what would like AMA you sport flier have set concerns contest flier have another set concerns serving manner helpful contact us see what want workable might benefit other people well Please have problem concern notify us can try help As considering what AMA might remember policing organization cannot dictate club what will internal club squabbles cannot solve Let us hear Until later h features Rocco Ferrario Napa California Rocco responsible developing Flying Physics middle school science curriculum ever individual personified term enthusiasm individual would have Rocco Ferrario own words As kid went Redwood Middle School three years loved would haul planes rockets school backpack sneak out behind gym fly planes make bunch noise usually get some trouble Well now its 23 years later Im still sneaking out behind gym making noise getting trouble course now get paid Rocco has teaching Redwood Middle School Napa California 10 years During time has feverishly promoting model aviation science activity Originally starting Delta Dart found bit fragile outdoors designed Siouz-Z-Q model used Roccos 7th grade science class quickly spread other 7th grade science classes Coupled Estes rocket unit follow-up program 8th grade science teachers Rocco soon 1200 kids flying Redwood Middle School Roccos Ferrarioss Flying Physics born out endeavor resulting middle school 7th graders Napa now building flying Sioux-Z-Q models Noted lively motivating instruction style Rocco has recognized Rotary Teacher Year District Science Mentor District Curriculum Coordinator year Rocco serving Distinguished Teacher Residence Humboldt State University teaching supervising years candidates Teacher Preparation Roccos wife Kim first-grade teacher provides tremendous encouragement support program full-time mom daughter Elyse son Anthony Roccos own words Taxi cab driver circus ring leader homework/violin monitor Kim full-service mommy still maintaining sanityso far School soon out summer What plans involve teaching youngster fly Time passes faster think Til next month 1 11 [ok mum 1] 1 i Iowa / Michigan Minnesota Wisconsin Associate Vice Presidents 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 Lindstrorn 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 District VII column will return upcoming issue 142 Model Aviation ecticut / Maine Massachusetts New Hampshire Rhode Island Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 AlIen Road Billerica MA 01 821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-31 46 MC McGuffin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 03106-1 077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 8 Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001 -2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1 866 next five pictures sent Andy Figlar Connecticut Model Airplane Club Stratford Ct months column will consist pictures sent some District modelers try use pictures sent sometimes printable Also some months abundance material possible use everything time enough space no longer timely following Past CMAC president Bob Hilker holds photos Discover Flying Club Joe Maffes Ugly Stick OS 61 power Cape Cod sent Ed McCarty Vin Fusco getting -scale P-51 ready early morning flight Bob Reddy Harry Hasedt Phil Temple assist SOUTHERN NH FLYING EAGLES FLOAT FLY-IN Bob Spear CD event held second weekend September about 38 pilots over 50 aircraft pictures sent Harry Newman Some people involved operating Float Fly No captions received cannot name GEORGE WILSON District frequency coordinator also active Discover Hying R/C Club writes monthly column ModelAjiplane News called Scratch Builder photo shows Eleanor Wilson holdino latest desien called Scratchy 998 143 Bob Reddy working Bridi Ultimate Kacs powered OS 61 few aircraft Southern NH Float Fly aT aircraft Float Fly Discover Flying R/C Club display EAA Fly-in Marstons Mills Airport Phil Temple readies 70-inch Super Buckaneer another flight OS 91 4cycle power Participants Novice pattern contest Marstons Mills Airport sponsored Discover Flying RIC Club Bunky Buote CD Ray Hinds A-scale J-3 mj -1 11 IU ElM 11 iI t — New Jersey/ New YorI& 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 @ idtnet Daee Babcock 445 Stocktov Street Hightstovv NJ ees2S-4551 Roy Brown USAF AFCENT CMR 485 SOX 585 APO AS 09703 Vince Jallano 18 Shorereck Rd Reel0 Pt Ne, Yodr NY 177e Ray Joschbas 59 Livv9slov Street St Jawes NY 11 7e0 James M Lewis PO 81 Ogdevburg NY 13e69-0551 Bob McKay 159W E0verd St Iselac NJ 08830 Dave Mathewson Soc 613 Cawiles NY 13031 Tom Morray 31 voorhees Drive Baskivg Ridge NJ 07920 Marlene Nikodew 407 Willow Street Lvokpvrt NY 14094 Bill Poylhress 2 Hemlock Cccv SoogvSiev NY t2d77 Adam Settler dl Perry Aceoce Lolhaw NY t Sit S-2d33 Terry Terrevoire tOt Swilhtietd Dr evdicoo NY t3785-d329 Freqoency Coordleator Len Seater 53 AirpoS Dr Dowego Ceonty AirpoS Feltoc NY 13069 315 598-8093 Bob Kern president Islanders Model Airplane ClUb reports instrumental helping members Junior Girl Scout Troop 1889 earn Aerospace badge during demonstration conducted December Bob took 40 size trainerr 27% Cap 232 RC flight simulator event help create interest After hands-on description flight controls transmitter operations students split three groups group participated RC flight simulation kite building assembling flying balsa gliders Bob states girls showed keen interest subject asked very good questions quite attentive thanks Bob sending pictures description Bob Kern three students simulator Early January found southern New Jersey annual awards banquet Atlantic County Skyblazers addition unique gift exchange game presentation during Dave Lockhart Ron Lockhart Bob Osenenko crowned top three fliers yearr treated very enjoyable talk David Allen Dave fifth generation hot air balloonist family history includes stories some very unusual early balloon/parachute stunts interesting pieces information gleaned talk origin word pilot Care guess Balloonist David Allen chats Luke Wehmuller following weekend Bob Clemens President Western New York Free Flight Societyr invited Buffalo witness Indoor contests Alumni Hall University Buffalo site event No-cal Scaler Limited Penny Planer Bostonian Intermediate Stick Easy B events day Never feel like have ten thumbs look intricate nature Indoor rubber- electric- powered models Irve started quite few. am going complete Bostonian Super Connie Greg Gallo Bostonian Judge Hugh Jones came over Rochester help event February 7th busy day local scene Central Jersey Radio Control Club held its annual flea market morning event well attended As case events shopper could find everything related hobby lot stuff ancillary hobby generous definition word Honey since youre going airplane flea-market would clean out basement Food merchandise good crowd resulted fun time attendance Brian Silversmith r negotiates price Al Friedrichs CJRCC fleamarket tables capped off Saturday aeromodeling activities very pleasant visit 25th anniversary banquet Jersey Coast Sport Fliers Since its beginning 1973 club has grown steadily now boasts annual membership excess 200 club provided attendee gift item women table given bud vase flowers small Jersey Coast Sport Fliers pennant Nice touch venerable Ed Runkle newsletter editor club proved man talents being named flier year special moment evening introduction four charter members club presented plaque signifying 25 years dedication idea developed years ago Congratulations Jersey Coast Sport Flier Charter Members Gene Cattani Larry Larsen Lany Cressmen Charles Wehler Remember youre having event take picture add paragraph send Model Aviation ciete Vice Presidents Award winners Ron Lockhartr Dave Lockhart Bob Osenenko Em] kil1 [eiIIE 11 1e] bE Ohio / Pennsylvania / West Virginia Bob Brown Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 614 8911643 David H EllIs 5261 DeWitt Rood Cross Laces WV 25313-1209 304 776-1408 Nelson Goold 1944 Idaho Street Allentown PA 16103-8519 610 797-6097 John Hathaway 102 Woodmern Drrve New Stanton PA 15672-9449 1412 925-3266 Donald Klopp 637 Hamilton Court trappe PA 18426-2256 610 409-0129 Frank Noll 4573 Lamme Road Dayton OH 45449 937 435-9232 Manhew Turowohi 9963 Boo 294 Dogwood Drive Drums PA 16222 717 622-0435 Joseph 8 Viola9 1381 Cranbrovk Drive PO 800851 Maumee OH d3037-3062 Freqoency Coordinator John Conle 1012 wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Club newsletters provide intelligent means conveying ideas everyone within clubrs roster attempt understand desires membership Vice President does read newsletters Thanks extended newsletter editors great effort put forth Recently several newsletters have mentioned need AMA required identification models newsletter mentioned fact flyer lost model returned three different times simply because AMA label requirement Another newsletter mentioned label provided necessary proof ownership crossing Canadian border Although simple process please make sure models identified H/C AVIATION COUNTRY CLUB Columbus Ohio region District III fortunate have R/C Aviation Country Club located close proximity year schedule includes Kyosho Heli-Challenge Fun Fly May 29-31 District III IMAA Mini Fest July 25th Heli-Internationals August 5-9 year Heli Internationals scheduled same weekend major event drag strip next door Housing will premium Call Becky Robb 740 928-5300 additional information READING FLYING DUTCHMEN AEROMODELERS Flying Dutchmen utilized Fairgrounds Square Mall Reading Pennsylvania annual mall show David Moodhart provided following pictures Flying Dutchmen President Bob Fryer stands behind flying saucer would like special after hours tour US Air Force Museum Thats just item agenda Dayton Ohio Giant Scalers US Air Force Museum Fly-in September 4th 5th 6th Contact Frank Noll Jr 937 4359232 additional information picture below illustrates huge site What could ask Stearman runway Air Force Museum EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA ACTIVITY AVP Nelson Gould provided following information pictures Participants great Moon Lake Fly Montrose Club house former guard shack donated club Beautiful models Quakertown Fly-In MODEL AVIATION Quite often asked. isnt picture Model Aviation answer didnt send Vice President Seriously club have worthwhile experience aeromodeling desire little notoriety send Bob Brown short descriptive paragraph supporting pictures subjects pictures should identified 998 145 Flying Dutchmens fine mall display Rest Relaxation Moon Lake U] iI[eULUI Delaware / District Columbia Maryland /North Carolina Virginia Chuck Foreman Vice President 412 Pine Cone Ct Kill Devil Hill NC 27948 Phone 919 1-5855 Fax 919 441-6554 cforeman @ modelaircraftorg Associate Vice Presidents George Abbott 8712 Westlake Court Raleigh NC 27613 Home Phone 919 848-6719 E-Mail GAbbott462@aolcom Robert E Babura 117 Otis Dr Severn MD 21144-1130 Home Phone 410 969-9356 E-Mail bbabura@junocom Steve Moulton 2217 Johnstown Rd Chesapeake VA 23322 Home Phone 757 421-4545 Office Phone 757 431 -6D09 Fax 804 463-8411 E-Mail moultons@mindspringcom Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Ave Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Home Phone 540 943-1684 E-Mail flyrrs@cfwcom John Stare 826 Marl Pit Rd Middletown DE 19709 Home Phone 302 376-7154 E-Mail drcs38@aolcom Bliss Teague 625 5th Ave SW HiCkory North Carolina 28602 Home Phone 704 324-2164 Office Phone 704 733-9228 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobuccl 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 910 488-5986 District IV R/C Contest Coordinator note Jack Cash new RIC Contest coordinator Please take couple lines next column alert everyone fact am traveling ask get sanction requests early possible Also please post pager numher 888-618-0553 E-Mail address jscashjr@cyberunnet can reached thru either methods emergency Jacks mailing address competition section magazine Valley Radio Control Flying Club article Sue Schrock appeared Flying Times newsletter Valley Radio Control Flying Club recent executive council meeting AMA decided lower youth membership $100 idea heing cost membership AMA should keep young person enjoying sport flying model airplanes am proposing Valley R/C Hying Club also adopt policy offering free sponsored membership youth under 19 thro July 1st 1998 youth membership would encoumge club members help young people join activities club young person has shown interest flying club member would propose sponsor young member following year sponsor would necessarily instructor youth would take active role encouraging member building projects planning regular visits flying site sponsor would keep touch instructor work young person safety techniques simply serve adult advocate him Excellent idea Sue Keep up good work hope other clubs District IV same similar program Triad Aeromodelers Lexington NC letter received Bob Satow President Triad Aeromodelers Thought may interest other clubs District IV update contacted about early last spring time club lost flying site county land fill due persons noise complaint also midst negotiating city council Lexington use closed land fill sought help guidance AMA staff Muncie during negotiations city work city came dead end council voted deny use city land fill point spirit membership quite low After year flying site membership dropped 50 about 25 25 determined stay together concentrated effort made find new site Ads placed newspapers Interviews given television newspaper reporters resulting articles Flyers placed everywhere did provide several leads got hopes up several times prospective site two major drawbackstoo close houses inaccessible no over fly area etc Through member contact did find property looked promising 18 acres stretched out north south 2000 ft long rectangle located flood plain area prohibits housing development near very busy railroad track police academy firing range couple major obstacles evident about 2 acres woods blocked out half property other owner would lease property make long story little shorter bit bullet decided purchase land became incorporated sold shares membership raised sufficient funds pay 50% purchase price fortunate owner willing finance balance over period three years funds raised left enough clear trees stump removal cheap make other site improvements just bought property end August 1997 work has already accomplished phenomenal course lot work remains done enthusiasm generated within club assures will completed pride established knowing own field unbelievable Let other clubs have lost field know old adage true will way John Stare AVP Delaware Please welcome John Stare new Associate Vice President state Delaware John will replacing Scotty Moyer has served very long time Scotty retiring getting involved other things along modeling will some other changes District IV AVPs assigned area serve changes being done District IV will have better coverage AVP area will best serve membership Dick Smith AVP Virginia Valley R/C Flying Club has taken AMAs lead offering $100 annual junior memberships reducing Clubs junior membership fee also $100 another positive step club has taken attract todays youth model aviation demonstrates forward thinking June 27th-28th Valley RIC Flying Club will hosting 14th Annual Ray Gordon Memorial Jumbo Fly-in IMAA biggest flying event part VA has grown year flyers states making annual must attend fly-ins year again Dave Patrick world class flyer TOC competitor will returning fly TOC planes also rumored some other top flyers may attend also So dont miss out Make plans now attend join fun Bobby Russell Charles County R/C Club Just note two pictures Charles County RC Clubs summer picnic got kids involved 40 planes close 100 people pretty summer day planning mall show involve kids spring photo shows some kids involved AMA Chartered Clubs District IV said last month will say again clubs District IV sure have least AMA Leader Member club AMA will soon began mailing some information leader membership would like clubs District IV send name address active leader member club name club affiliation will placed active leader member mailing list month GO TAKE KID FLYING AND SIGN UP NEW AMA MEMBER WE NEED THEM Modei Aviation o shows flight line picnic i i 11 [ AU 1 Alabama Florida / Georgia / Mississippi / Puerto Rico South Carolina Tenneaaee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 Sooth 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Phone 2051 322-2127 FAX 205 252-2e54 E-mail iemcneill@ianocom WEBPAGE Ed Hartley KCRC hltp/Iwwwdatawldcamllicrc Associate Vice Presidents Ron Chidgey 3713 Pampano Pensacola FL 32514 Wilhelmina Chihaaz 2826 Arbor Place Knoaville TN 37917 Jnhn G Cooper 4788 Cluister Cave Memphis TN 38118 James AIds 5428 Melwood Drive Jackuan MS 39211 William T Haywood 4 Rabin Circle Foley AL 36535 Karl Hansel 383 Briaiwaad #42 Meridian MS 39305 LouiSe Izzo 296 Huetridge Way Winterapringa FL 32708 Richard Jackson 2118 Tharnlee Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Chris Joiner 95 Lee Rd 238 Phenia City AL 36867 Dr John Marlin 2180 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Foebla Pass Asniatan AL 36206 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyrna GA 30082 Clifford Scholetield 4138 NW 33rd Place Gaineuville FL 32606 Frank Tiano 15300 Eatancia Lane Went Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Duzer 3804 N River Rd Gainesville GA 30506 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamare Manchester TN 37355 Joseph Micalizzi HC 566 Boa 10387 Pajardo Puerto Rica 00738 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fields 183W Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32148 Phone 804 684-2517 RC Costed Coordinator Kenneth BlackmaIl 207W Sandoreek Rd Enterprise AL 36330 Phone 334 347-4721 Don McGillivray Pres SW Aeromodelers Ft Myers FL writes 15 30 mm about right club meeting tape 60 mm too long Send tape HOW AIRPLANES FLY 14 MIN new AMA rule book Don got theyre going out today dont have new rule book street yet Im sending 97 book HOW AIRPLANES FLY excellent explains real airplane flight principles same Don going show tape Boy Scout Troop want 14 mm club write Ill mail Its free can keep Joe Sebastian Pres Mid South Squadron Hixson Tenn writes Send HOW AIRPLANES FLY tape 15 20 mm choice regular club meeting Allen Taylor CD Flying Griffins Griffin Ga writes Send HOW AIRPLANES FLYto add club video collection 15 30 mm about right meetings Re-located Ohioan now Largo Fla writes wing Adams Housecat am Don Kreis active member Riverside Hawks Piqua Ohio cant find club Largo vote discontinue covering AMA Council meetings mag cover Dist news instead Don Im mailing list AMA chartered clubs Fla thousands clubs Tampa area us want FLYiNG FIELD little airplanes perhaps no1 priority Let show what club did Gardendale AL area club Bham RC purchased land now almost paid same club Perrine Fla reported last year did bought 30 acres reclaimed strip land created Heaven-On-Earth flying field Dont take word look above permanent pavillion concrete shelters 9 10 stalls wooden tables flyers has long paved runway fenced bleachers 12 volt DC elec system powered wind generator did happen Easy answer Good leadership Now meet leaders Greg Battles Safety Officer Allen Moseley Secretary Treasurer Nick Neville IL Club President Horace Winette Horace second R important Club officials made possible purchase 30 acre juicy piece land have walked through necessary motions equip new field everything mentioned above need field club might consider going out digging up piece land BUYING like Club President Horace Winette others have done Ijust walked door morning trip DeLand Florida buddy Al Tuttle hosting 9th Annual Festival Giants large size scale aircraft sponsored DELAND GOLDEN HAWKS Club field end runway large airport full-size aircraft Al must doing something right because nearly 200 modelers showed up New York Tenn Virginia name over East Coast Huge fat expensive magnificent model airplanes far eye could see Im lying See picture below standing middle runway could have turned camera other way know what? hobby model airplanes changing Less competition leisurely just sitting asnund watching planes blabbing other flying airplanes relaxed atmosphere AMA changing too AIVIA service organization pledged among other things serve model builder flyer help have fun live changing world took pic yesterday show Arnold Marcus P-38 What see aluminum substance stuck balsa wood shape very effectively looks nice Arnold scratch-built 44 lb flyer 6 months 3 wheels fold up model flight 32 SACS engine want meet some important officials conducted 3 day monstrous affair above L-R Bill Johnson Chicago bragged crashed gate pay $3 get in. Wayne Toombs Buffalo NY charge flightline Don Lawson Georgetown Mass handled Groundskeeping Tom Beckman DeLand charge Security Marie Toombs charge Registration Al Tuttle himself CD Now meet important judges Giant Scale affair has JUDGES look planes over declare OK OK gentlemen above include Anthony Francis Al Tuttle again Bob Newland Paul Arnold Ken Potter Carl Schmaedig Jay Landgraf Assoc VP George Perryman Smyrna Georgia asked mention late Norm Purdy Norm founded TTOMA Club Thermal Thumbers Metro Atlanta Also edited newsletter Jr Birdman before AMA started up holding Georges Little Embro George winding Assoc VP Ward Van Duzer says CL News Dist V Recent Contest Chattanooga Meet Aaron Hoffman Kevin Stewast Bill Hubbard Jim Stewart Watt Moore TomLuperAIIinCLSTUNT 998 147 Illinois Indiana / Kentucky / Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656-3224 Home 708 457-0565 Fax 708 457-2177 sysbauer@charliecnsiitedu Associate Vice Presidents Illinois Deb & Scott Justice 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 796-7242 Hal Parenti 1920 Buckiegham Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Warden 400 Alden Dr Normsl IL 61 761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indiana Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 48733 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 Box 308 Burgle KY 40310 608 748-5834 Missouri Bob Underwood 32 Hollandbush Ct St Charles Mo 63304 Eve 314 939-3394 Ken Booher 1016 North East Barnes Dr Lees Summit MO 84086 818 524-7307 Frequency Coordinator Cal Orr RR 1 Box 1236 Higginsville MO 64037 660 564-6264 Fax 660 564-6285 Webmaster Gary Parenti 11001 Martindale Dr Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 531-9556 http//wwwcsamiitedul-amadiste/indeshtm district web page up running can link AMA home page use URI listed above club has web page have added district list club has event contest fly-in mall show whatever place web page information place picture favorite model aircraft SKOKIE IL Club #247 Chicagoland RC Modelers Inc has budding star its midst Steven Rosenblatt 13 years old shown Troublemaker 1973 design T Benedetto has 57 inch span 53 inch length weighs little over six pounds Monoote covered vinyl lettering Power Fox 45BB control Airtronics WARRENVILLE IL Club #640 Suburban RC Barnstormers holds New Years Fly-In welcome new year Attendance limited hardy souls showed up great time flying skis planes C Gros furnished information pictures built ramp snow carrier take-off contest held Picture has plane just leaving snow ramp Picture two has L R S Hernandez S Driza J Greetis S Ortez D West Note un-named snowman lineup JACKSONVILLE IL Club #1328 Jacksonville Propkickers busy bunch Last fall some visitors field Sam chapter 211 postal event Pictured J Schifko R Waser R Sisson January 1 1998 Presidents Cup Flyin held field weather cool 36 degrees sky clear wind could blow hat off head four brave entries C McCormick R Russell R Tendick B Ward Despite engines quitting deadstick landings planes suffered minor damage landing small tree F Nevin supplied pictures information first picture has R Tendick getting ready start trainer 40 Next shot ready line L R B Ward R Russell J Hunter J Alboff C McCormick BALL WIN MO Club #702 Lafayette Esquadrille held annual Stunt Scale contest Buder Park St Louis great Scale airplanes owned Gus Vogele Pictured Gus Fokker B-Ill Bindecker powered Fox 29 homemade throttle muffler Reported R Carr PALATINE IL Matt Hauser sent pictures two versions plane designed Both weigh about seven pounds left 46 powered the right has 65 up front Whats unique about planes completely disassemble picture two shows Model Aviation ge Aldrich 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 210 650-4707 Max Blase 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 817 662-5587 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 126/2 SE 35 Oklahoma City OK 73129 405 634-5331 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 4611 Gooch Dr Little Rock AR 72212 501 868-2604 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 intention producing column focus upon regional local activities needs within five state area District VIII Texas Oklahoma New Mexico Arkansas Louisiana Other writers will dwell upon national matters concerns within AMAI ask please consult remainder publication keep up national happenings concerns central task within District VIII function communication coordination modeling activitiesregionally intention visit local regional groups AMA members possible during 1998 effort will accomplished holding several gatherings associated regional modeling activities district meetings will very informal nature Because size District VIII unified single gathering would massive undertaking would now like solicit invitations regions within District VIII host such meetings Hopefully would coincide large traditional gatherings competitions fly-in non-flying events Possibly evening meetings between 2 day events Flying fellowship fun will commit attend gatherings possible Please contact telephone/fax 817 599-7131 105 North Brazos Street Weatherford Texas 76086 E-mail sfrank69@airmailnet Within dimension communication coordination Several years ago AMA discontinued sanctioning nonHying events such mall shows swap meets auctions static displays Since time individual club would simply send ad posted publication No scheduling assistance date coordination offered am now instituting voluntary service date scheduling coordination modeling activities would otherwise known appear print Mr Bill Lee has volunteered keep running calendar non-flying activities within district district Web master such has immediate knowledge both flying non-flying activities planning host non-flying activity please contact him solicit calendar information information will between two three months current will see publication will allow scheduling curtail unintentional overlapping activities will neither approve nor disallow nonsanctioned/non-flying event scheduling service will let know advance what others have already placed calendar Mr Lee can reached address published contest coordinator FF & CL E-mail billlee @cleafcom Sanctioning vs voluntary scheduling coordination activities seek sanctioning growing proportion non-competition unsanctioned activities non-flying events district could publicized better attended being advertised within district www site wwwAMA-Dist 8org have established policy within Web site publish sanctioned activities list non-sanctioned flying events sponsored chartered clubs additionally list non-flying events advertised non-flying events section magazine voluntarily date booked through Mr Lee Other activities sponsored individuals nonchartered clubs will listed within district Web site appropriateness will determined individual basis Mr Lee myself Once again am asking voluntarily contact Mr Lee inquire about previously booked activities subject protection formal competition sanctioning will eliminate unintentional inadvertent overlapping AMA Hall Fame council AMA past presidents has decided expand voting membership committee selects modelers will honored being placed AMA HOF district vice president has solicited appoint person committee have selected outgoing district vice president Mr George Aldrich serve capacity membership HOF himself 4 HOF members within District VIII recent activity being council member chairman AMA Museum committee makes him obvious choice Recognition fellowship AMA awarded its highest level membership recognition two longtime modelers supporters aeromodeling lifelong volunteers AMA Bud Tenny Jess Shepherd thus honored during Indoor flying competition during January 1998 see photo What see column what get Either personally attending club meetings regional meetings non-flying events flying activities sanctioned competitions 237 chartered clubs hundreds activities happening throughout district obviously cannot attend Im seeking assistance have activities happenings within region club please see am informed will assist anyway can national regional concerns know concerns can assist As time permits read literature concerning modeling sent So may aware activities area please see am included PR mailing list upon newsletter list Sandy Frank 998 149 Associate Vice Presidents Bedford TX January 4 1998 Indoor meet Fellowship just award highest level membership AMA offers anyone Two very own Bud Tenny Jess Sheppard honored lifelong efforts work behalf aeromodeling Academy Bud left picture Jess right retiring council member George Aldrich making presentation highest example fellowship camaraderie within modeling community seen during mid winter Indoor event Well done Associate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Tray Lapp 1618 Houston Dr Bismarck ND 58504 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sal ins KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Letter Russ Miller Thought would drop line results [6th annual] fun fly first-place winners Timed Flight 2/2 minJeff Stremich Fargo ND Carrier LandingScot Genoch Mapleton ND Glow Plug RaceDan Loegering Fargo ND Cross Country Race 92 minAI Foell Casselton ND perfect day fun fly 30 pilots registered Also Sept 14 2nd annual float fly Beaver Lake big crowd getting interested time JimE Dakota SkyMasters Casselton ND Casselton fun fly Aug 10 1997 Sig models picture Beaver Lake summer 1997 Lincoln Sky Knights have busy little over year ago informed land leasing sold Soon after began search new home club able find 20-acre piece land near Lincoln new site includes really well equipped clubhouse water electricity heater refrigerator stove impound station handicap accessible portable toilet sun deck areas flying site completely handicap accessible members have donated folding chairs picnic tables have wonderful new home runway four hundred feet long forty feet wide asphalt also grass strip runs southeast diagonal North/South hard surface runway East runway pond under development now should fine place enjoy float planes boats future plans expand already large parking area groom large camping area build bigger sun shade maybe playground small children visiting Sky Knights facility new home located East Lincoln Nebraska 1 34th Street Waverly Rd Interstate 1-80 exit Waverly exit travel East Watch signs Amberly Rd right Once youre Amberly follow street till see 134th street sign turn North travel over Highway 6 railroad continue North till see Waverly Rd will see club house facilities North East Intersection Some planning future also includes some kind open house everyone visit new home Sky Knights also lost good friend well known builder Mr Don Neill Lincoln plans organize have sanctioned annual fun fly strictly scale aircraft honor Dons fantastic ability create wonderful scale aircraft As has said before miss him much Please make plans visit great flying club location next trip through midwest Everyone welcome As quoted members has fun Gregg Meyer Vice President Lincoln Sky Knights Russ know highly irregular publish below article column feel Don Neill exception rule club community hobby has lost true friend Don Neill long time member Lincoln Sky Knights passed away unexpectedly May Don meticulous builder flier member Lincoln Sky Knights man admired liked anyone met him building abilities known throughout United States abroad creations hangs display Universal Studios Orlando Florida after being used filming Rocketeer Its difficult deal loss words difficult describe what Don meant us hobby general Tom Boyd past AVP District IX read below poem Dons funeral helped deal loss may help others time grief Author unknown Submitted Jock Sibert VP District IX Nebraska What good friend dies lash out anger curse skies grasp hard denial means weak effort kindle comfort seek What good friend dies Once lifes breath precious give chest last rise haste take blame no other fault kneel earth deem happiness halt What good friend dies him time both good bad lie cast aside past memories hurt too much struggle fight last lingering touch What good friend dies tears have cried No matter much no matter hard try thing say farewell Goodbye Model Aviation er Russ Miller What Good Friend Dies Submitted Jack Sibert VP District IX Nebraska ona / California / Hawaii Nevada Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone 602 708-0222 E-mail richh@primenetcom http//wwwama-1 Ocorn/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 last months column additional AVPs coordinators Flying Site Assistance. April 1993 Property Acquisition Development Committee proposed establishment Flying Site Assistance Fund assist clubs modeling associations critical flying site acquisition development issues AMA Executive Council approved proposal established fund allocating annual budget based formula 25 per open/senior member Using 1997 membership numbers approximately $31000 has allocated flying site assistance 1998 Recognizably woefully inadequate amount AMA membership declines annual allocation unfortunately declines well Given relatively small amount money available Council has limited expenditures fund projects large focus multi-venue multi-use facilities public sites support two clubs areas critical site issues exist Faced numerous critical site issues District X has aggressively sought funds has received AMA support through funding assistance several key projects 1994 significant portion fund used support AMA Western Regional Flying Site project Visalia CA 1996 $10000 granted TIMPA completion Tucson International Modelplex Park Tucson AZ $5000 dollars donated Save Mile Square Park Committee efforts Orange County CA Most recently 1997 $10000 granted Pomona Valley Aeromodelers development new public flying site Prado Dam Recreation area western San Bernardino County 1998 seeking continued support Save Mile Square Park effort funding development Educational Flight Range partnership Cal Poly State University San Luis Obispo CA last project extremely exciting through partnering Cal Polys Aeronautical Engineering Department AMA has opportunity establish essence West Coast Aeromodeling Education Center Though fund has instrumental addressing some critical funding issues just nor will enough money address funding issues associated efforts acquire develop maintain flying sites As District VP will continue working Executive Council seeking additional possibly alternative funding Flying Site Assistance Program will continue advocate key flying site projects within District However would ask Club club officer club member recognize program intended help clubs help themselves equally vtable resource ideas information ways clubs can become self-sufficient access local resources resolve funding issues AMA Executive Council taking Flying Assistance Program step further creating national Eying Site Committee encouraging district form district level committee deal flying site issues within District District X once again taking lead forming free standing association model clubs address critical issue Organized AMA Chapter Western States Modelers Association being developed not-for-profit corporation dedicated acquisition development retention aeromodeling facilities within District organization has its roots Expo Planning Committee plans use proceeds event establish funding source effort Additional information WSMA available through District X Web Page /wwwama-10comlama Till next time. Keepem safe Keepem flyn 998 151 Club President Bob Lang L wife Maxine host Palomar RC Flyers annual Christmas banquet Barn San Marcos CA Guests included Don Gulihur R President San Diego Co Association Model Clubs Thanks wonderful evening Whos afraid Big Bad El Niiio rest nation portions California coast hunker down Winter Soaring enthusiasts enjoy great soaring conditions Torrey Pines Glider Port La Jolla Ca north San Diego AMA President Dave Brown presents Addie Naccarato L AMAs Fellow Award life time achievement aeromodeling award reflects Addies tremendous service aeromodeling community through operations Naccaratos Hobby Hangar Burbank CA youth educational programs sponsored Black Sheep Exhibition Squadron prestigious award presented Addie District X membership meeting during IMS Hobby Show January 11 1998 recognition Addles 60 plus years service Model Aviation Representatives Pomona Valley Aeromodelers receive AMA funding assistance development public flying site Prado Regional Park Eli 11 [sDTIE 11 ls] Alaska Idaho Montana / Oregon / Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 9721 3-0090 503 234-4439 EMAIL vpxi@pacifiercom Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 15618 NE 56th Way Redmond WA 98052 Al Culver Boa 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkinson 319 Yellowstone Billings MT 56101 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Reeves Lippincott 1201 Farrow Circle Anchorage AK 99504-2237 Mike Hazel 1073 Windemere Dr NW Salem OR 97304 Bruce Nelson 807 B Vicksburg St Spokane WA 69208 Dick Wickline PO Eon 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 John Hanson Id-Cities R/C Modelers wrote 57 intrepid rc fliers showed up first Polar Bear Fly Jan 1 98 event organized Bill Greger 97 President th club said event manifestation cabin fever amongst faithful day 40 F cloudy flying intense five airplanes air almost day long waiting line pilot stations Hot dogs chili served lunch great choice cold day Good news/bad news stuff bad after successful years Farragut Flyers have decided running Scalemasters Qualifier has become too much burden Thats disappointment because very good event run absolutely beautiful environment good news Grande Ronde Bush Pilots will run Scalemasters Qualifier essentially replacing Scale Contest August qualifier Bush Pilots plan among other things upgrading grass runway field south La Grande Parking will much improved will include RV parking duration dates 14-16 Aug Graham Hicks contact 900 Main La Grande OR 97850 Grahams e-mail gramhix@eonicom Wil Byers sent info about incredible place event An Alpine Soaring Vacation & Fun Fly June 26-29 1998 Wallowa Lake Oregon Come share fun Alpine Soaring likes have never seen Come R/C soar us atop mount Howard Wallowa Lake Ride gondola 4000 feet top world soar model 8300 ASL Next take road trip group Soar Heads Memaloose airstrip via Imnaha OR Eat famous Imnaha cafe built 1903 visit oldest post office Oregon travel Memaloose soar model over Hells Canyon deepest canyon North America landing zone Memaloose airstrip meadow grass 3300 feet long scenery has no equal Realistically can expect thermals drift up canyon walls 2000 feet-per-minute soaring spectacular proportions Fly big small scale non scale glider PSS No matter come share us Sponsored Mid Columbia Soarers event cost Free Donations welcome Insurance Yes AMA Required Contact Wil Byers 3540 Eastlake Dr W Richland WA 99353 509-627-5224 wilbyers@aolcom Some time ago told about young man Ryan Cunningham facing kidney transplant Prior surgery TnCities Modelers Desert Flyers numerous others gave Ryan everything need fly R/C model Well according Larry Mitchell Ryans transplant success recovering fine order model building also success since finished plane brought TRCM Fun Fly last May made flight group bad considering hed soloed just before surgery Ryan will graduate high school spring graduation picture holding J-3 Cub built school project project scored Excellent Ryans teacher Ryan going attend Vancouver branch WSU fall Lets join clubs individuals concerned wishing Ryan best everything future endeavors Ryan Cunningham Stick 20 Mike Hazel sent following 27th annual NW Control-Line Regionals will take place Roseburg Oregon May 22 thru 24 Since moving Roseburg site 96 event extravaganza has continued grow popularity among contestants spectators management Regionals has turned over special committee comprised members Umpqua Valley Modelers Eugene Propspinners Western Oregon Control Line Flyers cotnmittee has worked hard fine tuning already well-honed event year Aerobatics Scale fliers will note improved schedule designed handle increasing entry folks Last years experiment CL float plane flying success pond flying area has improved enlarged As always contest features full selection Aerobatics Speed Racing Combat Scale Carrier events including some trophy divisions kids on-site amenities top class include several hobby vendors food concessions modelers meeting place inside airport hangar havent already received information flyer contact Craig Bartlett 205 NE Cedar Lane Corvallis Oregon 97330 541 745-2025 Celebration Silent Flight 2-3 May Fern Prairie field Washougal event electrics gliders Contact Jerry Holcomb enjoy pure enjoyment happens flying off water have number fine events attend spring Barons will have float fly Jump Off Joe Lake 2-3 May Contact Tony Worman 509-2389 157 6th Annual Snake River Float Fly Lewis Clark R/C Model Club May lOon Snake River Clarkston WA Contact Alan Russell 509-758-3759 3031 May Farragut Fliers will host Spring Float Fly Ccoclalla WA Matt Jacobson 208-773-4222 contact TCRCMs 5th Annual Float Fly takes place Leslie Grove Park Columbia River Richland June 6th Contact Ron Gibby 509-946-5356 Plat Float Fly has moved 20-21 June long time early June dates Put Umpqua Valley Modelers Plat Reservoir just east Sutherlin OR contact John James 54 1-8637400 happen Alaska around 4th July can attend 7th Annual Water N Wheels Contest Fairbanks Put Midnight Sun R/C Club includes Pattern Scale flying night long both land water flying available Contact Jesse Mack 907-457-7338 11-12 July week before Granddaddy em Sky Knights Portland OR present NW Seaplane Championships Pine Hollow Reservoir near Wamic OR Contact Guy Foreman 503257-8841 Model Aviation s gang flew TCRCMs Polar Bear 98
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A News Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 WA 2 1 1f Ip i N ii i u Prater Museum Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 month pleasure introduce Rich LaGrange new Registrar/Librarian Dick Kennison retired position January year know Dick deep knowledge aspects aviation history know irreplaceable continues involved museum despite hectic first year retirement However Rich brings job own strengths unique qualities Im sure will leave legacy own proud institution because has very interesting background personality Rich born loving family Grinnell Iowa studied electronics Central Technical Institute Kansas City holds degree electronic engineering technology used education St Louis working Maconnell Douglas Corporation doing fatigue static testing structures dynamics laboratory got work F-4 Phantom Gemini space capsule said Rich know sounds great resistor resistor no matter what its Rich moved Muncie 1969 work engineer Indiana Michigan Electric Company first worked field engineer laying out poles lines moved customer services areas Rich excels figured out what people needed handled customer complaints What job Later moved marketing light shone promoting use electric heat process heating moved computer coordinator position wrote programs applications support marketing customer services Eventually Rich became person organized important special events major electric users related industry magnates Imagine having job main responsibility going trade shows organizing golfing events fishing trips breakfasts dinners Its no wonder Rich main organizers Grand Event held conjunction Homecoming June 13-14 year Unfortunately after 25 years 5 months service Rich lost job because corporate restructuring 5 months important because employees less 25 years employment lost job retirement year before Rich started flying Radio Control RC brother back home two RC airplanes never flown because no around teach him fly Perhaps coincidence perhaps Rich power company representative helped negotiate installation power service Muncie site sparked fire lobbied wife two years until finally suggested ask brother about two models hanging around garage Now something fly Rich put everything cardboard box brought out Muncie site set grass next runway Local AMA Sky Chief Bill Green came over offered assistance Bill would take off land plane day took off gave transmitter wandered off land plane own succeeded last pilot what pilot Rich flies month year almost day its possible thought Id get bored once learned fly fly fun gets said Like almost everyone else Richs actual modeling experience goes back youth Rich has always quite tinkerer recently acquired old rocket reminded him childhood project laughing told story time heals sorts pain used build small homemade rockets out brass tubing stuff found junk piles said made own rocket fuel potassium nitrite sugar cheap powerful much better blasting powder rocket fuel day crammed too much down rocket unfortunately nozzle also plugged Instead blasting off blasted apart blew hole arm showed ugly scar Rich started working library volunteer day walked Dicks work area saw sorts piles magazines books looked like needed lots help said also saw Sheila museum store needed someone watch place went lunch also volunteered help Pretty soon working weekends spending lots time museum would go home night read hooks magazines about model aviation could get hands Theres thing should know about Rich gets interested something goes way got computers wife said saw six months back head said Ive got admit model aviation has got hold like nothing have ever done before used avid fisherman After flew first time sold bass boat havent touched golf clubs since either asked Rich about likes working library said didnt believe Dick really intended retire until last week saw really going stayed side hour day Theres just no way anyone could fill shoes Maybe Rich doing great job own shoes wearing out looking information doing research day learn something new some requests get awesome like guy Germany wants list book have guy cant figure out attach rudder plane hes building calls AMA help couldnt introduce Rich mentioning involvement Grand Event Homecoming Last year Rich part planning committee complete control over flight assisted programs course weather lousy rain said turnout fantastic two days still did 168 buddy-box flights asked him what thought about years event said year am planning no rain expanded flightline operations Id like see public have better view airplanes manufacturers have chance show off products have exclusive use microphone haif-hour two three times day would beneficial everyone will have exhibitors attractions both novice experienced modeler Last year food good band great atmosphere friendly year Im going take time savor moment Thats spirit Rich 998 139 View HQ See Page 168 way iw~ UF1W ULTF9K2*IW\V AMAs HistoryPast Present Future John Worth Year Pioneer during will celebrate theme what being called Eagles II successor event Celebration Eagles gathering 1996 focus active modelers modeling personalities 50 years ago automatically refers now age 70 older 14 older 1942 such personalities still us no attempt all-inclusive following famous names come mind easily Chuck Hollinger Al Lehmberg Bill Netzeband Frank Parmenter Charlie Reed Francis Reynolds Bob Bienenstein Jim Bohash JC Mad Man Yates Jack Albrecht Jim Alaback George Bucic Dick Carson Roy Clough Joe Dallaire Les Hard Joe Kovel Lew Mahieu Bob Rich Ed Shipe Richard Tanis Evan Towne Dale Willoughby George Buso Leroy Weber Joe Wagner Waldon Smith Louis Bargo George Steiner Ed Henry Sid Miller Len Purdy Miles Reed Herb WahI Dick Tichenor Joe Foster Randy Randolph Bill Bennett Keith Storey Dick Sherman Joe Elgin Doug Spreng Art Schroeder Jim Saftig Joe Konefes Ed Konefes Bob Oslan Ed Southwick Leo Garringer George Brown Vein Krehbiel kind listing could go on above enough provide feeling thinking about pioneers creates What may interesting about names however thatand may surprise old-timersnone above AMAs Hall Fame Before year out some people will Hall Fame will probably betheres no guarantee simply because someone well-known famous Hall Fame recognition will forthcoming As have noted before first requirement candidate nominatedno nomination no listing voting ballot quite few above names have nominated before Some have voting list several years years others chosen system allows year elected Another interesting detail some names other Halls Fame Besides AMAs overall Hall Fame others such National Free Flight Societys HOF the Society Antique Modelers the Vintage R/C Society etc So uncommon Hall Fame another Food thought Eagles II event Muncie year kickoff SAM [Society Antique Modelers] Annual Championships September 13-18 will two happenings pioneers will gather recognized regardless Hall Fame status first Friday evening September 11 will Pioneers Party AMA Museum second will next night Saturday September 12 hanquet hall Ball State University Muncie scene 1996 Celebration Eagles ceremony 1998 banquet will feature both Hall Fame Pioneer recognition Any AMA members friends family members invited come both Pioneers Party Eagles II banquet Only banquet requires advance registration payment admission written invitations events will sent current AMA Hall Famerseveryone else hereby notified wish attend either both 1998 events registration form information should requested AMA Headquarters Included information will listing Muncie area hotels/motels Reservations accommodations will have made independently AMA although may helpful inquire hotel motel special AMA rate availablemany places expected offer such rate came original Celebration Eagles say theyll back Eagles II will famous pioneers present addition couldnt make 1996 event have indicated might able come 1998 event Among hope see Bill Winter Frank Zaic Bob Cahill Mike Granieri Hurst Bowers Walt Good Ben Shereshaw Joe Elgin another month hope have confirmation number other pioneers will publish come bonus feature years event will attendance two famous international visitors Ron Moulton Henry J Nicholls both coming England think both will have some worthwhile things say banquet Saturday Pioneers Party will also serve Henry Js 89th birthday celebration will actually history making can part of 1996 Celebration Eagles said among greatest events lives think 1998 event will too have done already start planning now Muncie Septemberthe potential great experience developing rapidly should part Model Aviation eeting Minutes Available complete copy approved minutes quarterly Executive Council meeting available AMA member request copy most-recently approved minutes will provided no charge Council meets quarterly minutes given meeting approved following meeting Additional copies minutes other meetings $5 shipping handling charge Requests may submitted AMA Administration telephone via fax writing Minutes recent Council meeting will also posted AMA bulletin board Aeromodeler s Airway telephone requests dial 765 287-1256 extension 201 210 fax requests use 765 7410057 $10 minimum credit card orders event very well received Mike Stokes AMA Education Coordinator 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 Following through theme spoke last months column introduction model aviation must take place local level can provide guidance moral support AMA Headquarters physically possible us directly involved program takes place level reason local club members must become involved communities order promote model aviation just finished article January 1998 issue Aviation Modeller International titled catch em young puts things pretty clear perspective Quoting article Maybe time stop being complacent just merely selfish involvement chosen sport get out put something back publication first Focus Education column have received quite few requests information develop educational program locally have already learned first question ask What age group involved have Educators Packet available interested all-inclusive Focused has primarily elementary education level grades 5-8 seed planting Programs available address age group arc identified packet AMA Delta Dart Program program very much alive well really backbone AMAs model aviation classroom today Delta Dart program continues provide youngsters thrill accomplishment having built model airplane having actually fly fact also learned something about math science history social studies other traditional educational subjects may apparent rest assured learning has taken place Note January 31 Joe Beshar former District II VP held Delta Dart class Teteboro Airport New Jersey wont steal Joes thunderhe sending report event will publish column near futurebut Bring World Classroom Developed Midwest Products Co Inc Educational Products Division Students literally Build Answers gaining practical construction thinking skills hands-on activities answer questions such Can mousetrap really power vehicle What makes bridge strong does heavy ship stay afloat airplanes fly Learning Packets Peck-Polymers Developed Peck Polymers using thoroughly tested designs models teach basics aerodynamics Pecks Learning Packets designed specifically schools scouts clubs wishing introduce aviation young people Learning Packets available organizations substantial savings over individual kits Other programs available proceed through 12th grade programs have developed privately available fee Names addresses phone numbers included programs description Radio Control currently popular part hobby majority membership reasons everyone Before go too far subject will stop Gordon Schimmel Education Committee Chairman will writing Focus Education column next month will discuss subject detail Last month mentioned several individuals have taken upon themselves plant seed aviation todays young people mentioned Dick Baxter Laguna Nigel California received intriguing letter Dick highlighting program has developed throughout past 10 years some areas concern has noted enough space left months column review Dicks letter depth area feel needs addressed flying sites read gymnasiums As members well aware AMA has developed will provide upon request excellent publication titled Getting Keeping Flying Sites fact video available clubs working government agencies park departments acquiring/developing flying sites However no information pertaining acquisition indoor flying sites know some clubs individuals have access school gymnasiums auditoriums hangars other large indoor facilities ask members let know what procedures go through order obtain use facilities Some questions come mind immediately original contact person principal school board teacher airport manager etc What requirements/rules bad negotiated order use facility long arrangement good What has impact program have interest future have experience gaining use indoor facilities ask please share information What will end expand AMAs flying site acquisition guide include indoor flying sites have questions what format use dont worry will take input written paper napkins E-mail mikes @ modelaircraftorg send snail mail AMA Headquarters Attn Education Coordinator 5151 E Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Fax 765 289-4248 would prefer information writing dictation good future installments column will return other areas Dick addressed month however will let reflect part Baxters Flying Circus photos below will close months column another Education Committee members biography May1998 141 Doug Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Fernwood Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 787-7454 thing have learned rain umbrella protection shower bath two auditors scheduled begin work books records AMA year ended 12/31/97 February 23 1998 As soon get results audit will begin furnishing some information about operations year Preliminary numbers indicate bad year AMA very interested assisting clubs obtaining keeping flying fields easy thing modelers have involved development fields during time have flying model airplanes Sometimes finding field very difficult chore look What should prepared What kind deal should try negotiate owner should begin trying acquire new flying site Obviously answers questions would depend whether park land government program abandoned airfield farmers property available land might buy AMA has great deal information regarding acquisitions flying fields information fills two-inch loose-leaf 3-ring binder notebook available use Its old everything wanted know afraid ask routine having problems area call district vice president someone headquarters may offer some assistance AMA has around since 1936 has acquired lot information about lot things addition printed information live bodies can offer assistance problem have cannot share what know help problems unless ask questions request assistance important individuals clubs realize cannot leg-work can assist providing information use preparing presentations City Councils government agencies etc will have major portion work same premise can see have frequencies insurance help flying field things necessary enjoy flying aircraft have build airplane learn fly fly yourself can help cant Speaking doing need know what would like AMA you sport flier have set concerns contest flier have another set concerns serving manner helpful contact us see what want workable might benefit other people well Please have problem concern notify us can try help As considering what AMA might remember policing organization cannot dictate club what will internal club squabbles cannot solve Let us hear Until later h features Rocco Ferrario Napa California Rocco responsible developing Flying Physics middle school science curriculum ever individual personified term enthusiasm individual would have Rocco Ferrario own words As kid went Redwood Middle School three years loved would haul planes rockets school backpack sneak out behind gym fly planes make bunch noise usually get some trouble Well now its 23 years later Im still sneaking out behind gym making noise getting trouble course now get paid Rocco has teaching Redwood Middle School Napa California 10 years During time has feverishly promoting model aviation science activity Originally starting Delta Dart found bit fragile outdoors designed Siouz-Z-Q model used Roccos 7th grade science class quickly spread other 7th grade science classes Coupled Estes rocket unit follow-up program 8th grade science teachers Rocco soon 1200 kids flying Redwood Middle School Roccos Ferrarioss Flying Physics born out endeavor resulting middle school 7th graders Napa now building flying Sioux-Z-Q models Noted lively motivating instruction style Rocco has recognized Rotary Teacher Year District Science Mentor District Curriculum Coordinator year Rocco serving Distinguished Teacher Residence Humboldt State University teaching supervising years candidates Teacher Preparation Roccos wife Kim first-grade teacher provides tremendous encouragement support program full-time mom daughter Elyse son Anthony Roccos own words Taxi cab driver circus ring leader homework/violin monitor Kim full-service mommy still maintaining sanityso far School soon out summer What plans involve teaching youngster fly Time passes faster think Til next month 1 11 [ok mum 1] 1 i Iowa / Michigan Minnesota Wisconsin Associate Vice Presidents 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 Lindstrorn 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 District VII column will return upcoming issue 142 Model Aviation ecticut / Maine Massachusetts New Hampshire Rhode Island Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 AlIen Road Billerica MA 01 821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-31 46 MC McGuffin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 03106-1 077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 8 Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001 -2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1 866 next five pictures sent Andy Figlar Connecticut Model Airplane Club Stratford Ct months column will consist pictures sent some District modelers try use pictures sent sometimes printable Also some months abundance material possible use everything time enough space no longer timely following Past CMAC president Bob Hilker holds photos Discover Flying Club Joe Maffes Ugly Stick OS 61 power Cape Cod sent Ed McCarty Vin Fusco getting -scale P-51 ready early morning flight Bob Reddy Harry Hasedt Phil Temple assist SOUTHERN NH FLYING EAGLES FLOAT FLY-IN Bob Spear CD event held second weekend September about 38 pilots over 50 aircraft pictures sent Harry Newman Some people involved operating Float Fly No captions received cannot name GEORGE WILSON District frequency coordinator also active Discover Hying R/C Club writes monthly column ModelAjiplane News called Scratch Builder photo shows Eleanor Wilson holdino latest desien called Scratchy 998 143 Bob Reddy working Bridi Ultimate Kacs powered OS 61 few aircraft Southern NH Float Fly aT aircraft Float Fly Discover Flying R/C Club display EAA Fly-in Marstons Mills Airport Phil Temple readies 70-inch Super Buckaneer another flight OS 91 4cycle power Participants Novice pattern contest Marstons Mills Airport sponsored Discover Flying RIC Club Bunky Buote CD Ray Hinds A-scale J-3 mj -1 11 IU ElM 11 iI t — New Jersey/ New YorI& 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 @ idtnet Daee Babcock 445 Stocktov Street Hightstovv NJ ees2S-4551 Roy Brown USAF AFCENT CMR 485 SOX 585 APO AS 09703 Vince Jallano 18 Shorereck Rd Reel0 Pt Ne, Yodr NY 177e Ray Joschbas 59 Livv9slov Street St Jawes NY 11 7e0 James M Lewis PO 81 Ogdevburg NY 13e69-0551 Bob McKay 159W E0verd St Iselac NJ 08830 Dave Mathewson Soc 613 Cawiles NY 13031 Tom Morray 31 voorhees Drive Baskivg Ridge NJ 07920 Marlene Nikodew 407 Willow Street Lvokpvrt NY 14094 Bill Poylhress 2 Hemlock Cccv SoogvSiev NY t2d77 Adam Settler dl Perry Aceoce Lolhaw NY t Sit S-2d33 Terry Terrevoire tOt Swilhtietd Dr evdicoo NY t3785-d329 Freqoency Coordleator Len Seater 53 AirpoS Dr Dowego Ceonty AirpoS Feltoc NY 13069 315 598-8093 Bob Kern president Islanders Model Airplane ClUb reports instrumental helping members Junior Girl Scout Troop 1889 earn Aerospace badge during demonstration conducted December Bob took 40 size trainerr 27% Cap 232 RC flight simulator event help create interest After hands-on description flight controls transmitter operations students split three groups group participated RC flight simulation kite building assembling flying balsa gliders Bob states girls showed keen interest subject asked very good questions quite attentive thanks Bob sending pictures description Bob Kern three students simulator Early January found southern New Jersey annual awards banquet Atlantic County Skyblazers addition unique gift exchange game presentation during Dave Lockhart Ron Lockhart Bob Osenenko crowned top three fliers yearr treated very enjoyable talk David Allen Dave fifth generation hot air balloonist family history includes stories some very unusual early balloon/parachute stunts interesting pieces information gleaned talk origin word pilot Care guess Balloonist David Allen chats Luke Wehmuller following weekend Bob Clemens President Western New York Free Flight Societyr invited Buffalo witness Indoor contests Alumni Hall University Buffalo site event No-cal Scaler Limited Penny Planer Bostonian Intermediate Stick Easy B events day Never feel like have ten thumbs look intricate nature Indoor rubber- electric- powered models Irve started quite few. am going complete Bostonian Super Connie Greg Gallo Bostonian Judge Hugh Jones came over Rochester help event February 7th busy day local scene Central Jersey Radio Control Club held its annual flea market morning event well attended As case events shopper could find everything related hobby lot stuff ancillary hobby generous definition word Honey since youre going airplane flea-market would clean out basement Food merchandise good crowd resulted fun time attendance Brian Silversmith r negotiates price Al Friedrichs CJRCC fleamarket tables capped off Saturday aeromodeling activities very pleasant visit 25th anniversary banquet Jersey Coast Sport Fliers Since its beginning 1973 club has grown steadily now boasts annual membership excess 200 club provided attendee gift item women table given bud vase flowers small Jersey Coast Sport Fliers pennant Nice touch venerable Ed Runkle newsletter editor club proved man talents being named flier year special moment evening introduction four charter members club presented plaque signifying 25 years dedication idea developed years ago Congratulations Jersey Coast Sport Flier Charter Members Gene Cattani Larry Larsen Lany Cressmen Charles Wehler Remember youre having event take picture add paragraph send Model Aviation ciete Vice Presidents Award winners Ron Lockhartr Dave Lockhart Bob Osenenko Em] kil1 [eiIIE 11 1e] bE Ohio / Pennsylvania / West Virginia Bob Brown Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 614 8911643 David H EllIs 5261 DeWitt Rood Cross Laces WV 25313-1209 304 776-1408 Nelson Goold 1944 Idaho Street Allentown PA 16103-8519 610 797-6097 John Hathaway 102 Woodmern Drrve New Stanton PA 15672-9449 1412 925-3266 Donald Klopp 637 Hamilton Court trappe PA 18426-2256 610 409-0129 Frank Noll 4573 Lamme Road Dayton OH 45449 937 435-9232 Manhew Turowohi 9963 Boo 294 Dogwood Drive Drums PA 16222 717 622-0435 Joseph 8 Viola9 1381 Cranbrovk Drive PO 800851 Maumee OH d3037-3062 Freqoency Coordinator John Conle 1012 wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Club newsletters provide intelligent means conveying ideas everyone within clubrs roster attempt understand desires membership Vice President does read newsletters Thanks extended newsletter editors great effort put forth Recently several newsletters have mentioned need AMA required identification models newsletter mentioned fact flyer lost model returned three different times simply because AMA label requirement Another newsletter mentioned label provided necessary proof ownership crossing Canadian border Although simple process please make sure models identified H/C AVIATION COUNTRY CLUB Columbus Ohio region District III fortunate have R/C Aviation Country Club located close proximity year schedule includes Kyosho Heli-Challenge Fun Fly May 29-31 District III IMAA Mini Fest July 25th Heli-Internationals August 5-9 year Heli Internationals scheduled same weekend major event drag strip next door Housing will premium Call Becky Robb 740 928-5300 additional information READING FLYING DUTCHMEN AEROMODELERS Flying Dutchmen utilized Fairgrounds Square Mall Reading Pennsylvania annual mall show David Moodhart provided following pictures Flying Dutchmen President Bob Fryer stands behind flying saucer would like special after hours tour US Air Force Museum Thats just item agenda Dayton Ohio Giant Scalers US Air Force Museum Fly-in September 4th 5th 6th Contact Frank Noll Jr 937 4359232 additional information picture below illustrates huge site What could ask Stearman runway Air Force Museum EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA ACTIVITY AVP Nelson Gould provided following information pictures Participants great Moon Lake Fly Montrose Club house former guard shack donated club Beautiful models Quakertown Fly-In MODEL AVIATION Quite often asked. isnt picture Model Aviation answer didnt send Vice President Seriously club have worthwhile experience aeromodeling desire little notoriety send Bob Brown short descriptive paragraph supporting pictures subjects pictures should identified 998 145 Flying Dutchmens fine mall display Rest Relaxation Moon Lake U] iI[eULUI Delaware / District Columbia Maryland /North Carolina Virginia Chuck Foreman Vice President 412 Pine Cone Ct Kill Devil Hill NC 27948 Phone 919 1-5855 Fax 919 441-6554 cforeman @ modelaircraftorg Associate Vice Presidents George Abbott 8712 Westlake Court Raleigh NC 27613 Home Phone 919 848-6719 E-Mail GAbbott462@aolcom Robert E Babura 117 Otis Dr Severn MD 21144-1130 Home Phone 410 969-9356 E-Mail bbabura@junocom Steve Moulton 2217 Johnstown Rd Chesapeake VA 23322 Home Phone 757 421-4545 Office Phone 757 431 -6D09 Fax 804 463-8411 E-Mail moultons@mindspringcom Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Ave Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Home Phone 540 943-1684 E-Mail flyrrs@cfwcom John Stare 826 Marl Pit Rd Middletown DE 19709 Home Phone 302 376-7154 E-Mail drcs38@aolcom Bliss Teague 625 5th Ave SW HiCkory North Carolina 28602 Home Phone 704 324-2164 Office Phone 704 733-9228 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobuccl 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 910 488-5986 District IV R/C Contest Coordinator note Jack Cash new RIC Contest coordinator Please take couple lines next column alert everyone fact am traveling ask get sanction requests early possible Also please post pager numher 888-618-0553 E-Mail address jscashjr@cyberunnet can reached thru either methods emergency Jacks mailing address competition section magazine Valley Radio Control Flying Club article Sue Schrock appeared Flying Times newsletter Valley Radio Control Flying Club recent executive council meeting AMA decided lower youth membership $100 idea heing cost membership AMA should keep young person enjoying sport flying model airplanes am proposing Valley R/C Hying Club also adopt policy offering free sponsored membership youth under 19 thro July 1st 1998 youth membership would encoumge club members help young people join activities club young person has shown interest flying club member would propose sponsor young member following year sponsor would necessarily instructor youth would take active role encouraging member building projects planning regular visits flying site sponsor would keep touch instructor work young person safety techniques simply serve adult advocate him Excellent idea Sue Keep up good work hope other clubs District IV same similar program Triad Aeromodelers Lexington NC letter received Bob Satow President Triad Aeromodelers Thought may interest other clubs District IV update contacted about early last spring time club lost flying site county land fill due persons noise complaint also midst negotiating city council Lexington use closed land fill sought help guidance AMA staff Muncie during negotiations city work city came dead end council voted deny use city land fill point spirit membership quite low After year flying site membership dropped 50 about 25 25 determined stay together concentrated effort made find new site Ads placed newspapers Interviews given television newspaper reporters resulting articles Flyers placed everywhere did provide several leads got hopes up several times prospective site two major drawbackstoo close houses inaccessible no over fly area etc Through member contact did find property looked promising 18 acres stretched out north south 2000 ft long rectangle located flood plain area prohibits housing development near very busy railroad track police academy firing range couple major obstacles evident about 2 acres woods blocked out half property other owner would lease property make long story little shorter bit bullet decided purchase land became incorporated sold shares membership raised sufficient funds pay 50% purchase price fortunate owner willing finance balance over period three years funds raised left enough clear trees stump removal cheap make other site improvements just bought property end August 1997 work has already accomplished phenomenal course lot work remains done enthusiasm generated within club assures will completed pride established knowing own field unbelievable Let other clubs have lost field know old adage true will way John Stare AVP Delaware Please welcome John Stare new Associate Vice President state Delaware John will replacing Scotty Moyer has served very long time Scotty retiring getting involved other things along modeling will some other changes District IV AVPs assigned area serve changes being done District IV will have better coverage AVP area will best serve membership Dick Smith AVP Virginia Valley R/C Flying Club has taken AMAs lead offering $100 annual junior memberships reducing Clubs junior membership fee also $100 another positive step club has taken attract todays youth model aviation demonstrates forward thinking June 27th-28th Valley RIC Flying Club will hosting 14th Annual Ray Gordon Memorial Jumbo Fly-in IMAA biggest flying event part VA has grown year flyers states making annual must attend fly-ins year again Dave Patrick world class flyer TOC competitor will returning fly TOC planes also rumored some other top flyers may attend also So dont miss out Make plans now attend join fun Bobby Russell Charles County R/C Club Just note two pictures Charles County RC Clubs summer picnic got kids involved 40 planes close 100 people pretty summer day planning mall show involve kids spring photo shows some kids involved AMA Chartered Clubs District IV said last month will say again clubs District IV sure have least AMA Leader Member club AMA will soon began mailing some information leader membership would like clubs District IV send name address active leader member club name club affiliation will placed active leader member mailing list month GO TAKE KID FLYING AND SIGN UP NEW AMA MEMBER WE NEED THEM Modei Aviation o shows flight line picnic i i 11 [ AU 1 Alabama Florida / Georgia / Mississippi / Puerto Rico South Carolina Tenneaaee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 Sooth 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Phone 2051 322-2127 FAX 205 252-2e54 E-mail iemcneill@ianocom WEBPAGE Ed Hartley KCRC hltp/Iwwwdatawldcamllicrc Associate Vice Presidents Ron Chidgey 3713 Pampano Pensacola FL 32514 Wilhelmina Chihaaz 2826 Arbor Place Knoaville TN 37917 Jnhn G Cooper 4788 Cluister Cave Memphis TN 38118 James AIds 5428 Melwood Drive Jackuan MS 39211 William T Haywood 4 Rabin Circle Foley AL 36535 Karl Hansel 383 Briaiwaad #42 Meridian MS 39305 LouiSe Izzo 296 Huetridge Way Winterapringa FL 32708 Richard Jackson 2118 Tharnlee Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Chris Joiner 95 Lee Rd 238 Phenia City AL 36867 Dr John Marlin 2180 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Foebla Pass Asniatan AL 36206 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyrna GA 30082 Clifford Scholetield 4138 NW 33rd Place Gaineuville FL 32606 Frank Tiano 15300 Eatancia Lane Went Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Duzer 3804 N River Rd Gainesville GA 30506 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamare Manchester TN 37355 Joseph Micalizzi HC 566 Boa 10387 Pajardo Puerto Rica 00738 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fields 183W Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32148 Phone 804 684-2517 RC Costed Coordinator Kenneth BlackmaIl 207W Sandoreek Rd Enterprise AL 36330 Phone 334 347-4721 Don McGillivray Pres SW Aeromodelers Ft Myers FL writes 15 30 mm about right club meeting tape 60 mm too long Send tape HOW AIRPLANES FLY 14 MIN new AMA rule book Don got theyre going out today dont have new rule book street yet Im sending 97 book HOW AIRPLANES FLY excellent explains real airplane flight principles same Don going show tape Boy Scout Troop want 14 mm club write Ill mail Its free can keep Joe Sebastian Pres Mid South Squadron Hixson Tenn writes Send HOW AIRPLANES FLY tape 15 20 mm choice regular club meeting Allen Taylor CD Flying Griffins Griffin Ga writes Send HOW AIRPLANES FLYto add club video collection 15 30 mm about right meetings Re-located Ohioan now Largo Fla writes wing Adams Housecat am Don Kreis active member Riverside Hawks Piqua Ohio cant find club Largo vote discontinue covering AMA Council meetings mag cover Dist news instead Don Im mailing list AMA chartered clubs Fla thousands clubs Tampa area us want FLYiNG FIELD little airplanes perhaps no1 priority Let show what club did Gardendale AL area club Bham RC purchased land now almost paid same club Perrine Fla reported last year did bought 30 acres reclaimed strip land created Heaven-On-Earth flying field Dont take word look above permanent pavillion concrete shelters 9 10 stalls wooden tables flyers has long paved runway fenced bleachers 12 volt DC elec system powered wind generator did happen Easy answer Good leadership Now meet leaders Greg Battles Safety Officer Allen Moseley Secretary Treasurer Nick Neville IL Club President Horace Winette Horace second R important Club officials made possible purchase 30 acre juicy piece land have walked through necessary motions equip new field everything mentioned above need field club might consider going out digging up piece land BUYING like Club President Horace Winette others have done Ijust walked door morning trip DeLand Florida buddy Al Tuttle hosting 9th Annual Festival Giants large size scale aircraft sponsored DELAND GOLDEN HAWKS Club field end runway large airport full-size aircraft Al must doing something right because nearly 200 modelers showed up New York Tenn Virginia name over East Coast Huge fat expensive magnificent model airplanes far eye could see Im lying See picture below standing middle runway could have turned camera other way know what? hobby model airplanes changing Less competition leisurely just sitting asnund watching planes blabbing other flying airplanes relaxed atmosphere AMA changing too AIVIA service organization pledged among other things serve model builder flyer help have fun live changing world took pic yesterday show Arnold Marcus P-38 What see aluminum substance stuck balsa wood shape very effectively looks nice Arnold scratch-built 44 lb flyer 6 months 3 wheels fold up model flight 32 SACS engine want meet some important officials conducted 3 day monstrous affair above L-R Bill Johnson Chicago bragged crashed gate pay $3 get in. Wayne Toombs Buffalo NY charge flightline Don Lawson Georgetown Mass handled Groundskeeping Tom Beckman DeLand charge Security Marie Toombs charge Registration Al Tuttle himself CD Now meet important judges Giant Scale affair has JUDGES look planes over declare OK OK gentlemen above include Anthony Francis Al Tuttle again Bob Newland Paul Arnold Ken Potter Carl Schmaedig Jay Landgraf Assoc VP George Perryman Smyrna Georgia asked mention late Norm Purdy Norm founded TTOMA Club Thermal Thumbers Metro Atlanta Also edited newsletter Jr Birdman before AMA started up holding Georges Little Embro George winding Assoc VP Ward Van Duzer says CL News Dist V Recent Contest Chattanooga Meet Aaron Hoffman Kevin Stewast Bill Hubbard Jim Stewart Watt Moore TomLuperAIIinCLSTUNT 998 147 Illinois Indiana / Kentucky / Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656-3224 Home 708 457-0565 Fax 708 457-2177 sysbauer@charliecnsiitedu Associate Vice Presidents Illinois Deb & Scott Justice 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 796-7242 Hal Parenti 1920 Buckiegham Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Warden 400 Alden Dr Normsl IL 61 761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indiana Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 48733 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 Box 308 Burgle KY 40310 608 748-5834 Missouri Bob Underwood 32 Hollandbush Ct St Charles Mo 63304 Eve 314 939-3394 Ken Booher 1016 North East Barnes Dr Lees Summit MO 84086 818 524-7307 Frequency Coordinator Cal Orr RR 1 Box 1236 Higginsville MO 64037 660 564-6264 Fax 660 564-6285 Webmaster Gary Parenti 11001 Martindale Dr Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 531-9556 http//wwwcsamiitedul-amadiste/indeshtm district web page up running can link AMA home page use URI listed above club has web page have added district list club has event contest fly-in mall show whatever place web page information place picture favorite model aircraft SKOKIE IL Club #247 Chicagoland RC Modelers Inc has budding star its midst Steven Rosenblatt 13 years old shown Troublemaker 1973 design T Benedetto has 57 inch span 53 inch length weighs little over six pounds Monoote covered vinyl lettering Power Fox 45BB control Airtronics WARRENVILLE IL Club #640 Suburban RC Barnstormers holds New Years Fly-In welcome new year Attendance limited hardy souls showed up great time flying skis planes C Gros furnished information pictures built ramp snow carrier take-off contest held Picture has plane just leaving snow ramp Picture two has L R S Hernandez S Driza J Greetis S Ortez D West Note un-named snowman lineup JACKSONVILLE IL Club #1328 Jacksonville Propkickers busy bunch Last fall some visitors field Sam chapter 211 postal event Pictured J Schifko R Waser R Sisson January 1 1998 Presidents Cup Flyin held field weather cool 36 degrees sky clear wind could blow hat off head four brave entries C McCormick R Russell R Tendick B Ward Despite engines quitting deadstick landings planes suffered minor damage landing small tree F Nevin supplied pictures information first picture has R Tendick getting ready start trainer 40 Next shot ready line L R B Ward R Russell J Hunter J Alboff C McCormick BALL WIN MO Club #702 Lafayette Esquadrille held annual Stunt Scale contest Buder Park St Louis great Scale airplanes owned Gus Vogele Pictured Gus Fokker B-Ill Bindecker powered Fox 29 homemade throttle muffler Reported R Carr PALATINE IL Matt Hauser sent pictures two versions plane designed Both weigh about seven pounds left 46 powered the right has 65 up front Whats unique about planes completely disassemble picture two shows Model Aviation ge Aldrich 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 210 650-4707 Max Blase 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 817 662-5587 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 126/2 SE 35 Oklahoma City OK 73129 405 634-5331 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 4611 Gooch Dr Little Rock AR 72212 501 868-2604 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 intention producing column focus upon regional local activities needs within five state area District VIII Texas Oklahoma New Mexico Arkansas Louisiana Other writers will dwell upon national matters concerns within AMAI ask please consult remainder publication keep up national happenings concerns central task within District VIII function communication coordination modeling activitiesregionally intention visit local regional groups AMA members possible during 1998 effort will accomplished holding several gatherings associated regional modeling activities district meetings will very informal nature Because size District VIII unified single gathering would massive undertaking would now like solicit invitations regions within District VIII host such meetings Hopefully would coincide large traditional gatherings competitions fly-in non-flying events Possibly evening meetings between 2 day events Flying fellowship fun will commit attend gatherings possible Please contact telephone/fax 817 599-7131 105 North Brazos Street Weatherford Texas 76086 E-mail sfrank69@airmailnet Within dimension communication coordination Several years ago AMA discontinued sanctioning nonHying events such mall shows swap meets auctions static displays Since time individual club would simply send ad posted publication No scheduling assistance date coordination offered am now instituting voluntary service date scheduling coordination modeling activities would otherwise known appear print Mr Bill Lee has volunteered keep running calendar non-flying activities within district district Web master such has immediate knowledge both flying non-flying activities planning host non-flying activity please contact him solicit calendar information information will between two three months current will see publication will allow scheduling curtail unintentional overlapping activities will neither approve nor disallow nonsanctioned/non-flying event scheduling service will let know advance what others have already placed calendar Mr Lee can reached address published contest coordinator FF & CL E-mail billlee @cleafcom Sanctioning vs voluntary scheduling coordination activities seek sanctioning growing proportion non-competition unsanctioned activities non-flying events district could publicized better attended being advertised within district www site wwwAMA-Dist 8org have established policy within Web site publish sanctioned activities list non-sanctioned flying events sponsored chartered clubs additionally list non-flying events advertised non-flying events section magazine voluntarily date booked through Mr Lee Other activities sponsored individuals nonchartered clubs will listed within district Web site appropriateness will determined individual basis Mr Lee myself Once again am asking voluntarily contact Mr Lee inquire about previously booked activities subject protection formal competition sanctioning will eliminate unintentional inadvertent overlapping AMA Hall Fame council AMA past presidents has decided expand voting membership committee selects modelers will honored being placed AMA HOF district vice president has solicited appoint person committee have selected outgoing district vice president Mr George Aldrich serve capacity membership HOF himself 4 HOF members within District VIII recent activity being council member chairman AMA Museum committee makes him obvious choice Recognition fellowship AMA awarded its highest level membership recognition two longtime modelers supporters aeromodeling lifelong volunteers AMA Bud Tenny Jess Shepherd thus honored during Indoor flying competition during January 1998 see photo What see column what get Either personally attending club meetings regional meetings non-flying events flying activities sanctioned competitions 237 chartered clubs hundreds activities happening throughout district obviously cannot attend Im seeking assistance have activities happenings within region club please see am informed will assist anyway can national regional concerns know concerns can assist As time permits read literature concerning modeling sent So may aware activities area please see am included PR mailing list upon newsletter list Sandy Frank 998 149 Associate Vice Presidents Bedford TX January 4 1998 Indoor meet Fellowship just award highest level membership AMA offers anyone Two very own Bud Tenny Jess Sheppard honored lifelong efforts work behalf aeromodeling Academy Bud left picture Jess right retiring council member George Aldrich making presentation highest example fellowship camaraderie within modeling community seen during mid winter Indoor event Well done Associate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Tray Lapp 1618 Houston Dr Bismarck ND 58504 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sal ins KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Letter Russ Miller Thought would drop line results [6th annual] fun fly first-place winners Timed Flight 2/2 minJeff Stremich Fargo ND Carrier LandingScot Genoch Mapleton ND Glow Plug RaceDan Loegering Fargo ND Cross Country Race 92 minAI Foell Casselton ND perfect day fun fly 30 pilots registered Also Sept 14 2nd annual float fly Beaver Lake big crowd getting interested time JimE Dakota SkyMasters Casselton ND Casselton fun fly Aug 10 1997 Sig models picture Beaver Lake summer 1997 Lincoln Sky Knights have busy little over year ago informed land leasing sold Soon after began search new home club able find 20-acre piece land near Lincoln new site includes really well equipped clubhouse water electricity heater refrigerator stove impound station handicap accessible portable toilet sun deck areas flying site completely handicap accessible members have donated folding chairs picnic tables have wonderful new home runway four hundred feet long forty feet wide asphalt also grass strip runs southeast diagonal North/South hard surface runway East runway pond under development now should fine place enjoy float planes boats future plans expand already large parking area groom large camping area build bigger sun shade maybe playground small children visiting Sky Knights facility new home located East Lincoln Nebraska 1 34th Street Waverly Rd Interstate 1-80 exit Waverly exit travel East Watch signs Amberly Rd right Once youre Amberly follow street till see 134th street sign turn North travel over Highway 6 railroad continue North till see Waverly Rd will see club house facilities North East Intersection Some planning future also includes some kind open house everyone visit new home Sky Knights also lost good friend well known builder Mr Don Neill Lincoln plans organize have sanctioned annual fun fly strictly scale aircraft honor Dons fantastic ability create wonderful scale aircraft As has said before miss him much Please make plans visit great flying club location next trip through midwest Everyone welcome As quoted members has fun Gregg Meyer Vice President Lincoln Sky Knights Russ know highly irregular publish below article column feel Don Neill exception rule club community hobby has lost true friend Don Neill long time member Lincoln Sky Knights passed away unexpectedly May Don meticulous builder flier member Lincoln Sky Knights man admired liked anyone met him building abilities known throughout United States abroad creations hangs display Universal Studios Orlando Florida after being used filming Rocketeer Its difficult deal loss words difficult describe what Don meant us hobby general Tom Boyd past AVP District IX read below poem Dons funeral helped deal loss may help others time grief Author unknown Submitted Jock Sibert VP District IX Nebraska What good friend dies lash out anger curse skies grasp hard denial means weak effort kindle comfort seek What good friend dies Once lifes breath precious give chest last rise haste take blame no other fault kneel earth deem happiness halt What good friend dies him time both good bad lie cast aside past memories hurt too much struggle fight last lingering touch What good friend dies tears have cried No matter much no matter hard try thing say farewell Goodbye Model Aviation er Russ Miller What Good Friend Dies Submitted Jack Sibert VP District IX Nebraska ona / California / Hawaii Nevada Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone 602 708-0222 E-mail richh@primenetcom http//wwwama-1 Ocorn/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 last months column additional AVPs coordinators Flying Site Assistance. April 1993 Property Acquisition Development Committee proposed establishment Flying Site Assistance Fund assist clubs modeling associations critical flying site acquisition development issues AMA Executive Council approved proposal established fund allocating annual budget based formula 25 per open/senior member Using 1997 membership numbers approximately $31000 has allocated flying site assistance 1998 Recognizably woefully inadequate amount AMA membership declines annual allocation unfortunately declines well Given relatively small amount money available Council has limited expenditures fund projects large focus multi-venue multi-use facilities public sites support two clubs areas critical site issues exist Faced numerous critical site issues District X has aggressively sought funds has received AMA support through funding assistance several key projects 1994 significant portion fund used support AMA Western Regional Flying Site project Visalia CA 1996 $10000 granted TIMPA completion Tucson International Modelplex Park Tucson AZ $5000 dollars donated Save Mile Square Park Committee efforts Orange County CA Most recently 1997 $10000 granted Pomona Valley Aeromodelers development new public flying site Prado Dam Recreation area western San Bernardino County 1998 seeking continued support Save Mile Square Park effort funding development Educational Flight Range partnership Cal Poly State University San Luis Obispo CA last project extremely exciting through partnering Cal Polys Aeronautical Engineering Department AMA has opportunity establish essence West Coast Aeromodeling Education Center Though fund has instrumental addressing some critical funding issues just nor will enough money address funding issues associated efforts acquire develop maintain flying sites As District VP will continue working Executive Council seeking additional possibly alternative funding Flying Site Assistance Program will continue advocate key flying site projects within District However would ask Club club officer club member recognize program intended help clubs help themselves equally vtable resource ideas information ways clubs can become self-sufficient access local resources resolve funding issues AMA Executive Council taking Flying Assistance Program step further creating national Eying Site Committee encouraging district form district level committee deal flying site issues within District District X once again taking lead forming free standing association model clubs address critical issue Organized AMA Chapter Western States Modelers Association being developed not-for-profit corporation dedicated acquisition development retention aeromodeling facilities within District organization has its roots Expo Planning Committee plans use proceeds event establish funding source effort Additional information WSMA available through District X Web Page /wwwama-10comlama Till next time. Keepem safe Keepem flyn 998 151 Club President Bob Lang L wife Maxine host Palomar RC Flyers annual Christmas banquet Barn San Marcos CA Guests included Don Gulihur R President San Diego Co Association Model Clubs Thanks wonderful evening Whos afraid Big Bad El Niiio rest nation portions California coast hunker down Winter Soaring enthusiasts enjoy great soaring conditions Torrey Pines Glider Port La Jolla Ca north San Diego AMA President Dave Brown presents Addie Naccarato L AMAs Fellow Award life time achievement aeromodeling award reflects Addies tremendous service aeromodeling community through operations Naccaratos Hobby Hangar Burbank CA youth educational programs sponsored Black Sheep Exhibition Squadron prestigious award presented Addie District X membership meeting during IMS Hobby Show January 11 1998 recognition Addles 60 plus years service Model Aviation Representatives Pomona Valley Aeromodelers receive AMA funding assistance development public flying site Prado Regional Park Eli 11 [sDTIE 11 ls] Alaska Idaho Montana / Oregon / Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 9721 3-0090 503 234-4439 EMAIL vpxi@pacifiercom Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 15618 NE 56th Way Redmond WA 98052 Al Culver Boa 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkinson 319 Yellowstone Billings MT 56101 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Reeves Lippincott 1201 Farrow Circle Anchorage AK 99504-2237 Mike Hazel 1073 Windemere Dr NW Salem OR 97304 Bruce Nelson 807 B Vicksburg St Spokane WA 69208 Dick Wickline PO Eon 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 John Hanson Id-Cities R/C Modelers wrote 57 intrepid rc fliers showed up first Polar Bear Fly Jan 1 98 event organized Bill Greger 97 President th club said event manifestation cabin fever amongst faithful day 40 F cloudy flying intense five airplanes air almost day long waiting line pilot stations Hot dogs chili served lunch great choice cold day Good news/bad news stuff bad after successful years Farragut Flyers have decided running Scalemasters Qualifier has become too much burden Thats disappointment because very good event run absolutely beautiful environment good news Grande Ronde Bush Pilots will run Scalemasters Qualifier essentially replacing Scale Contest August qualifier Bush Pilots plan among other things upgrading grass runway field south La Grande Parking will much improved will include RV parking duration dates 14-16 Aug Graham Hicks contact 900 Main La Grande OR 97850 Grahams e-mail gramhix@eonicom Wil Byers sent info about incredible place event An Alpine Soaring Vacation & Fun Fly June 26-29 1998 Wallowa Lake Oregon Come share fun Alpine Soaring likes have never seen Come R/C soar us atop mount Howard Wallowa Lake Ride gondola 4000 feet top world soar model 8300 ASL Next take road trip group Soar Heads Memaloose airstrip via Imnaha OR Eat famous Imnaha cafe built 1903 visit oldest post office Oregon travel Memaloose soar model over Hells Canyon deepest canyon North America landing zone Memaloose airstrip meadow grass 3300 feet long scenery has no equal Realistically can expect thermals drift up canyon walls 2000 feet-per-minute soaring spectacular proportions Fly big small scale non scale glider PSS No matter come share us Sponsored Mid Columbia Soarers event cost Free Donations welcome Insurance Yes AMA Required Contact Wil Byers 3540 Eastlake Dr W Richland WA 99353 509-627-5224 wilbyers@aolcom Some time ago told about young man Ryan Cunningham facing kidney transplant Prior surgery TnCities Modelers Desert Flyers numerous others gave Ryan everything need fly R/C model Well according Larry Mitchell Ryans transplant success recovering fine order model building also success since finished plane brought TRCM Fun Fly last May made flight group bad considering hed soloed just before surgery Ryan will graduate high school spring graduation picture holding J-3 Cub built school project project scored Excellent Ryans teacher Ryan going attend Vancouver branch WSU fall Lets join clubs individuals concerned wishing Ryan best everything future endeavors Ryan Cunningham Stick 20 Mike Hazel sent following 27th annual NW Control-Line Regionals will take place Roseburg Oregon May 22 thru 24 Since moving Roseburg site 96 event extravaganza has continued grow popularity among contestants spectators management Regionals has turned over special committee comprised members Umpqua Valley Modelers Eugene Propspinners Western Oregon Control Line Flyers cotnmittee has worked hard fine tuning already well-honed event year Aerobatics Scale fliers will note improved schedule designed handle increasing entry folks Last years experiment CL float plane flying success pond flying area has improved enlarged As always contest features full selection Aerobatics Speed Racing Combat Scale Carrier events including some trophy divisions kids on-site amenities top class include several hobby vendors food concessions modelers meeting place inside airport hangar havent already received information flyer contact Craig Bartlett 205 NE Cedar Lane Corvallis Oregon 97330 541 745-2025 Celebration Silent Flight 2-3 May Fern Prairie field Washougal event electrics gliders Contact Jerry Holcomb enjoy pure enjoyment happens flying off water have number fine events attend spring Barons will have float fly Jump Off Joe Lake 2-3 May Contact Tony Worman 509-2389 157 6th Annual Snake River Float Fly Lewis Clark R/C Model Club May lOon Snake River Clarkston WA Contact Alan Russell 509-758-3759 3031 May Farragut Fliers will host Spring Float Fly Ccoclalla WA Matt Jacobson 208-773-4222 contact TCRCMs 5th Annual Float Fly takes place Leslie Grove Park Columbia River Richland June 6th Contact Ron Gibby 509-946-5356 Plat Float Fly has moved 20-21 June long time early June dates Put Umpqua Valley Modelers Plat Reservoir just east Sutherlin OR contact John James 54 1-8637400 happen Alaska around 4th July can attend 7th Annual Water N Wheels Contest Fairbanks Put Midnight Sun R/C Club includes Pattern Scale flying night long both land water flying available Contact Jesse Mack 907-457-7338 11-12 July week before Granddaddy em Sky Knights Portland OR present NW Seaplane Championships Pine Hollow Reservoir near Wamic OR Contact Guy Foreman 503257-8841 Model Aviation s gang flew TCRCMs Polar Bear 98
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A News Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 WA 2 1 1f Ip i N ii i u Prater Museum Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 month pleasure introduce Rich LaGrange new Registrar/Librarian Dick Kennison retired position January year know Dick deep knowledge aspects aviation history know irreplaceable continues involved museum despite hectic first year retirement However Rich brings job own strengths unique qualities Im sure will leave legacy own proud institution because has very interesting background personality Rich born loving family Grinnell Iowa studied electronics Central Technical Institute Kansas City holds degree electronic engineering technology used education St Louis working Maconnell Douglas Corporation doing fatigue static testing structures dynamics laboratory got work F-4 Phantom Gemini space capsule said Rich know sounds great resistor resistor no matter what its Rich moved Muncie 1969 work engineer Indiana Michigan Electric Company first worked field engineer laying out poles lines moved customer services areas Rich excels figured out what people needed handled customer complaints What job Later moved marketing light shone promoting use electric heat process heating moved computer coordinator position wrote programs applications support marketing customer services Eventually Rich became person organized important special events major electric users related industry magnates Imagine having job main responsibility going trade shows organizing golfing events fishing trips breakfasts dinners Its no wonder Rich main organizers Grand Event held conjunction Homecoming June 13-14 year Unfortunately after 25 years 5 months service Rich lost job because corporate restructuring 5 months important because employees less 25 years employment lost job retirement year before Rich started flying Radio Control RC brother back home two RC airplanes never flown because no around teach him fly Perhaps coincidence perhaps Rich power company representative helped negotiate installation power service Muncie site sparked fire lobbied wife two years until finally suggested ask brother about two models hanging around garage Now something fly Rich put everything cardboard box brought out Muncie site set grass next runway Local AMA Sky Chief Bill Green came over offered assistance Bill would take off land plane day took off gave transmitter wandered off land plane own succeeded last pilot what pilot Rich flies month year almost day its possible thought Id get bored once learned fly fly fun gets said Like almost everyone else Richs actual modeling experience goes back youth Rich has always quite tinkerer recently acquired old rocket reminded him childhood project laughing told story time heals sorts pain used build small homemade rockets out brass tubing stuff found junk piles said made own rocket fuel potassium nitrite sugar cheap powerful much better blasting powder rocket fuel day crammed too much down rocket unfortunately nozzle also plugged Instead blasting off blasted apart blew hole arm showed ugly scar Rich started working library volunteer day walked Dicks work area saw sorts piles magazines books looked like needed lots help said also saw Sheila museum store needed someone watch place went lunch also volunteered help Pretty soon working weekends spending lots time museum would go home night read hooks magazines about model aviation could get hands Theres thing should know about Rich gets interested something goes way got computers wife said saw six months back head said Ive got admit model aviation has got hold like nothing have ever done before used avid fisherman After flew first time sold bass boat havent touched golf clubs since either asked Rich about likes working library said didnt believe Dick really intended retire until last week saw really going stayed side hour day Theres just no way anyone could fill shoes Maybe Rich doing great job own shoes wearing out looking information doing research day learn something new some requests get awesome like guy Germany wants list book have guy cant figure out attach rudder plane hes building calls AMA help couldnt introduce Rich mentioning involvement Grand Event Homecoming Last year Rich part planning committee complete control over flight assisted programs course weather lousy rain said turnout fantastic two days still did 168 buddy-box flights asked him what thought about years event said year am planning no rain expanded flightline operations Id like see public have better view airplanes manufacturers have chance show off products have exclusive use microphone haif-hour two three times day would beneficial everyone will have exhibitors attractions both novice experienced modeler Last year food good band great atmosphere friendly year Im going take time savor moment Thats spirit Rich 998 139 View HQ See Page 168 way iw~ UF1W ULTF9K2*IW\V AMAs HistoryPast Present Future John Worth Year Pioneer during will celebrate theme what being called Eagles II successor event Celebration Eagles gathering 1996 focus active modelers modeling personalities 50 years ago automatically refers now age 70 older 14 older 1942 such personalities still us no attempt all-inclusive following famous names come mind easily Chuck Hollinger Al Lehmberg Bill Netzeband Frank Parmenter Charlie Reed Francis Reynolds Bob Bienenstein Jim Bohash JC Mad Man Yates Jack Albrecht Jim Alaback George Bucic Dick Carson Roy Clough Joe Dallaire Les Hard Joe Kovel Lew Mahieu Bob Rich Ed Shipe Richard Tanis Evan Towne Dale Willoughby George Buso Leroy Weber Joe Wagner Waldon Smith Louis Bargo George Steiner Ed Henry Sid Miller Len Purdy Miles Reed Herb WahI Dick Tichenor Joe Foster Randy Randolph Bill Bennett Keith Storey Dick Sherman Joe Elgin Doug Spreng Art Schroeder Jim Saftig Joe Konefes Ed Konefes Bob Oslan Ed Southwick Leo Garringer George Brown Vein Krehbiel kind listing could go on above enough provide feeling thinking about pioneers creates What may interesting about names however thatand may surprise old-timersnone above AMAs Hall Fame Before year out some people will Hall Fame will probably betheres no guarantee simply because someone well-known famous Hall Fame recognition will forthcoming As have noted before first requirement candidate nominatedno nomination no listing voting ballot quite few above names have nominated before Some have voting list several years years others chosen system allows year elected Another interesting detail some names other Halls Fame Besides AMAs overall Hall Fame others such National Free Flight Societys HOF the Society Antique Modelers the Vintage R/C Society etc So uncommon Hall Fame another Food thought Eagles II event Muncie year kickoff SAM [Society Antique Modelers] Annual Championships September 13-18 will two happenings pioneers will gather recognized regardless Hall Fame status first Friday evening September 11 will Pioneers Party AMA Museum second will next night Saturday September 12 hanquet hall Ball State University Muncie scene 1996 Celebration Eagles ceremony 1998 banquet will feature both Hall Fame Pioneer recognition Any AMA members friends family members invited come both Pioneers Party Eagles II banquet Only banquet requires advance registration payment admission written invitations events will sent current AMA Hall Famerseveryone else hereby notified wish attend either both 1998 events registration form information should requested AMA Headquarters Included information will listing Muncie area hotels/motels Reservations accommodations will have made independently AMA although may helpful inquire hotel motel special AMA rate availablemany places expected offer such rate came original Celebration Eagles say theyll back Eagles II will famous pioneers present addition couldnt make 1996 event have indicated might able come 1998 event Among hope see Bill Winter Frank Zaic Bob Cahill Mike Granieri Hurst Bowers Walt Good Ben Shereshaw Joe Elgin another month hope have confirmation number other pioneers will publish come bonus feature years event will attendance two famous international visitors Ron Moulton Henry J Nicholls both coming England think both will have some worthwhile things say banquet Saturday Pioneers Party will also serve Henry Js 89th birthday celebration will actually history making can part of 1996 Celebration Eagles said among greatest events lives think 1998 event will too have done already start planning now Muncie Septemberthe potential great experience developing rapidly should part Model Aviation eeting Minutes Available complete copy approved minutes quarterly Executive Council meeting available AMA member request copy most-recently approved minutes will provided no charge Council meets quarterly minutes given meeting approved following meeting Additional copies minutes other meetings $5 shipping handling charge Requests may submitted AMA Administration telephone via fax writing Minutes recent Council meeting will also posted AMA bulletin board Aeromodeler s Airway telephone requests dial 765 287-1256 extension 201 210 fax requests use 765 7410057 $10 minimum credit card orders event very well received Mike Stokes AMA Education Coordinator 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 Following through theme spoke last months column introduction model aviation must take place local level can provide guidance moral support AMA Headquarters physically possible us directly involved program takes place level reason local club members must become involved communities order promote model aviation just finished article January 1998 issue Aviation Modeller International titled catch em young puts things pretty clear perspective Quoting article Maybe time stop being complacent just merely selfish involvement chosen sport get out put something back publication first Focus Education column have received quite few requests information develop educational program locally have already learned first question ask What age group involved have Educators Packet available interested all-inclusive Focused has primarily elementary education level grades 5-8 seed planting Programs available address age group arc identified packet AMA Delta Dart Program program very much alive well really backbone AMAs model aviation classroom today Delta Dart program continues provide youngsters thrill accomplishment having built model airplane having actually fly fact also learned something about math science history social studies other traditional educational subjects may apparent rest assured learning has taken place Note January 31 Joe Beshar former District II VP held Delta Dart class Teteboro Airport New Jersey wont steal Joes thunderhe sending report event will publish column near futurebut Bring World Classroom Developed Midwest Products Co Inc Educational Products Division Students literally Build Answers gaining practical construction thinking skills hands-on activities answer questions such Can mousetrap really power vehicle What makes bridge strong does heavy ship stay afloat airplanes fly Learning Packets Peck-Polymers Developed Peck Polymers using thoroughly tested designs models teach basics aerodynamics Pecks Learning Packets designed specifically schools scouts clubs wishing introduce aviation young people Learning Packets available organizations substantial savings over individual kits Other programs available proceed through 12th grade programs have developed privately available fee Names addresses phone numbers included programs description Radio Control currently popular part hobby majority membership reasons everyone Before go too far subject will stop Gordon Schimmel Education Committee Chairman will writing Focus Education column next month will discuss subject detail Last month mentioned several individuals have taken upon themselves plant seed aviation todays young people mentioned Dick Baxter Laguna Nigel California received intriguing letter Dick highlighting program has developed throughout past 10 years some areas concern has noted enough space left months column review Dicks letter depth area feel needs addressed flying sites read gymnasiums As members well aware AMA has developed will provide upon request excellent publication titled Getting Keeping Flying Sites fact video available clubs working government agencies park departments acquiring/developing flying sites However no information pertaining acquisition indoor flying sites know some clubs individuals have access school gymnasiums auditoriums hangars other large indoor facilities ask members let know what procedures go through order obtain use facilities Some questions come mind immediately original contact person principal school board teacher airport manager etc What requirements/rules bad negotiated order use facility long arrangement good What has impact program have interest future have experience gaining use indoor facilities ask please share information What will end expand AMAs flying site acquisition guide include indoor flying sites have questions what format use dont worry will take input written paper napkins E-mail mikes @ modelaircraftorg send snail mail AMA Headquarters Attn Education Coordinator 5151 E Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Fax 765 289-4248 would prefer information writing dictation good future installments column will return other areas Dick addressed month however will let reflect part Baxters Flying Circus photos below will close months column another Education Committee members biography May1998 141 Doug Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Fernwood Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 787-7454 thing have learned rain umbrella protection shower bath two auditors scheduled begin work books records AMA year ended 12/31/97 February 23 1998 As soon get results audit will begin furnishing some information about operations year Preliminary numbers indicate bad year AMA very interested assisting clubs obtaining keeping flying fields easy thing modelers have involved development fields during time have flying model airplanes Sometimes finding field very difficult chore look What should prepared What kind deal should try negotiate owner should begin trying acquire new flying site Obviously answers questions would depend whether park land government program abandoned airfield farmers property available land might buy AMA has great deal information regarding acquisitions flying fields information fills two-inch loose-leaf 3-ring binder notebook available use Its old everything wanted know afraid ask routine having problems area call district vice president someone headquarters may offer some assistance AMA has around since 1936 has acquired lot information about lot things addition printed information live bodies can offer assistance problem have cannot share what know help problems unless ask questions request assistance important individuals clubs realize cannot leg-work can assist providing information use preparing presentations City Councils government agencies etc will have major portion work same premise can see have frequencies insurance help flying field things necessary enjoy flying aircraft have build airplane learn fly fly yourself can help cant Speaking doing need know what would like AMA you sport flier have set concerns contest flier have another set concerns serving manner helpful contact us see what want workable might benefit other people well Please have problem concern notify us can try help As considering what AMA might remember policing organization cannot dictate club what will internal club squabbles cannot solve Let us hear Until later h features Rocco Ferrario Napa California Rocco responsible developing Flying Physics middle school science curriculum ever individual personified term enthusiasm individual would have Rocco Ferrario own words As kid went Redwood Middle School three years loved would haul planes rockets school backpack sneak out behind gym fly planes make bunch noise usually get some trouble Well now its 23 years later Im still sneaking out behind gym making noise getting trouble course now get paid Rocco has teaching Redwood Middle School Napa California 10 years During time has feverishly promoting model aviation science activity Originally starting Delta Dart found bit fragile outdoors designed Siouz-Z-Q model used Roccos 7th grade science class quickly spread other 7th grade science classes Coupled Estes rocket unit follow-up program 8th grade science teachers Rocco soon 1200 kids flying Redwood Middle School Roccos Ferrarioss Flying Physics born out endeavor resulting middle school 7th graders Napa now building flying Sioux-Z-Q models Noted lively motivating instruction style Rocco has recognized Rotary Teacher Year District Science Mentor District Curriculum Coordinator year Rocco serving Distinguished Teacher Residence Humboldt State University teaching supervising years candidates Teacher Preparation Roccos wife Kim first-grade teacher provides tremendous encouragement support program full-time mom daughter Elyse son Anthony Roccos own words Taxi cab driver circus ring leader homework/violin monitor Kim full-service mommy still maintaining sanityso far School soon out summer What plans involve teaching youngster fly Time passes faster think Til next month 1 11 [ok mum 1] 1 i Iowa / Michigan Minnesota Wisconsin Associate Vice Presidents 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 Lindstrorn 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 District VII column will return upcoming issue 142 Model Aviation ecticut / Maine Massachusetts New Hampshire Rhode Island Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 AlIen Road Billerica MA 01 821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-31 46 MC McGuffin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 03106-1 077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 8 Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001 -2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1 866 next five pictures sent Andy Figlar Connecticut Model Airplane Club Stratford Ct months column will consist pictures sent some District modelers try use pictures sent sometimes printable Also some months abundance material possible use everything time enough space no longer timely following Past CMAC president Bob Hilker holds photos Discover Flying Club Joe Maffes Ugly Stick OS 61 power Cape Cod sent Ed McCarty Vin Fusco getting -scale P-51 ready early morning flight Bob Reddy Harry Hasedt Phil Temple assist SOUTHERN NH FLYING EAGLES FLOAT FLY-IN Bob Spear CD event held second weekend September about 38 pilots over 50 aircraft pictures sent Harry Newman Some people involved operating Float Fly No captions received cannot name GEORGE WILSON District frequency coordinator also active Discover Hying R/C Club writes monthly column ModelAjiplane News called Scratch Builder photo shows Eleanor Wilson holdino latest desien called Scratchy 998 143 Bob Reddy working Bridi Ultimate Kacs powered OS 61 few aircraft Southern NH Float Fly aT aircraft Float Fly Discover Flying R/C Club display EAA Fly-in Marstons Mills Airport Phil Temple readies 70-inch Super Buckaneer another flight OS 91 4cycle power Participants Novice pattern contest Marstons Mills Airport sponsored Discover Flying RIC Club Bunky Buote CD Ray Hinds A-scale J-3 mj -1 11 IU ElM 11 iI t — New Jersey/ New YorI& 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 @ idtnet Daee Babcock 445 Stocktov Street Hightstovv NJ ees2S-4551 Roy Brown USAF AFCENT CMR 485 SOX 585 APO AS 09703 Vince Jallano 18 Shorereck Rd Reel0 Pt Ne, Yodr NY 177e Ray Joschbas 59 Livv9slov Street St Jawes NY 11 7e0 James M Lewis PO 81 Ogdevburg NY 13e69-0551 Bob McKay 159W E0verd St Iselac NJ 08830 Dave Mathewson Soc 613 Cawiles NY 13031 Tom Morray 31 voorhees Drive Baskivg Ridge NJ 07920 Marlene Nikodew 407 Willow Street Lvokpvrt NY 14094 Bill Poylhress 2 Hemlock Cccv SoogvSiev NY t2d77 Adam Settler dl Perry Aceoce Lolhaw NY t Sit S-2d33 Terry Terrevoire tOt Swilhtietd Dr evdicoo NY t3785-d329 Freqoency Coordleator Len Seater 53 AirpoS Dr Dowego Ceonty AirpoS Feltoc NY 13069 315 598-8093 Bob Kern president Islanders Model Airplane ClUb reports instrumental helping members Junior Girl Scout Troop 1889 earn Aerospace badge during demonstration conducted December Bob took 40 size trainerr 27% Cap 232 RC flight simulator event help create interest After hands-on description flight controls transmitter operations students split three groups group participated RC flight simulation kite building assembling flying balsa gliders Bob states girls showed keen interest subject asked very good questions quite attentive thanks Bob sending pictures description Bob Kern three students simulator Early January found southern New Jersey annual awards banquet Atlantic County Skyblazers addition unique gift exchange game presentation during Dave Lockhart Ron Lockhart Bob Osenenko crowned top three fliers yearr treated very enjoyable talk David Allen Dave fifth generation hot air balloonist family history includes stories some very unusual early balloon/parachute stunts interesting pieces information gleaned talk origin word pilot Care guess Balloonist David Allen chats Luke Wehmuller following weekend Bob Clemens President Western New York Free Flight Societyr invited Buffalo witness Indoor contests Alumni Hall University Buffalo site event No-cal Scaler Limited Penny Planer Bostonian Intermediate Stick Easy B events day Never feel like have ten thumbs look intricate nature Indoor rubber- electric- powered models Irve started quite few. am going complete Bostonian Super Connie Greg Gallo Bostonian Judge Hugh Jones came over Rochester help event February 7th busy day local scene Central Jersey Radio Control Club held its annual flea market morning event well attended As case events shopper could find everything related hobby lot stuff ancillary hobby generous definition word Honey since youre going airplane flea-market would clean out basement Food merchandise good crowd resulted fun time attendance Brian Silversmith r negotiates price Al Friedrichs CJRCC fleamarket tables capped off Saturday aeromodeling activities very pleasant visit 25th anniversary banquet Jersey Coast Sport Fliers Since its beginning 1973 club has grown steadily now boasts annual membership excess 200 club provided attendee gift item women table given bud vase flowers small Jersey Coast Sport Fliers pennant Nice touch venerable Ed Runkle newsletter editor club proved man talents being named flier year special moment evening introduction four charter members club presented plaque signifying 25 years dedication idea developed years ago Congratulations Jersey Coast Sport Flier Charter Members Gene Cattani Larry Larsen Lany Cressmen Charles Wehler Remember youre having event take picture add paragraph send Model Aviation ciete Vice Presidents Award winners Ron Lockhartr Dave Lockhart Bob Osenenko Em] kil1 [eiIIE 11 1e] bE Ohio / Pennsylvania / West Virginia Bob Brown Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 614 8911643 David H EllIs 5261 DeWitt Rood Cross Laces WV 25313-1209 304 776-1408 Nelson Goold 1944 Idaho Street Allentown PA 16103-8519 610 797-6097 John Hathaway 102 Woodmern Drrve New Stanton PA 15672-9449 1412 925-3266 Donald Klopp 637 Hamilton Court trappe PA 18426-2256 610 409-0129 Frank Noll 4573 Lamme Road Dayton OH 45449 937 435-9232 Manhew Turowohi 9963 Boo 294 Dogwood Drive Drums PA 16222 717 622-0435 Joseph 8 Viola9 1381 Cranbrovk Drive PO 800851 Maumee OH d3037-3062 Freqoency Coordinator John Conle 1012 wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Club newsletters provide intelligent means conveying ideas everyone within clubrs roster attempt understand desires membership Vice President does read newsletters Thanks extended newsletter editors great effort put forth Recently several newsletters have mentioned need AMA required identification models newsletter mentioned fact flyer lost model returned three different times simply because AMA label requirement Another newsletter mentioned label provided necessary proof ownership crossing Canadian border Although simple process please make sure models identified H/C AVIATION COUNTRY CLUB Columbus Ohio region District III fortunate have R/C Aviation Country Club located close proximity year schedule includes Kyosho Heli-Challenge Fun Fly May 29-31 District III IMAA Mini Fest July 25th Heli-Internationals August 5-9 year Heli Internationals scheduled same weekend major event drag strip next door Housing will premium Call Becky Robb 740 928-5300 additional information READING FLYING DUTCHMEN AEROMODELERS Flying Dutchmen utilized Fairgrounds Square Mall Reading Pennsylvania annual mall show David Moodhart provided following pictures Flying Dutchmen President Bob Fryer stands behind flying saucer would like special after hours tour US Air Force Museum Thats just item agenda Dayton Ohio Giant Scalers US Air Force Museum Fly-in September 4th 5th 6th Contact Frank Noll Jr 937 4359232 additional information picture below illustrates huge site What could ask Stearman runway Air Force Museum EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA ACTIVITY AVP Nelson Gould provided following information pictures Participants great Moon Lake Fly Montrose Club house former guard shack donated club Beautiful models Quakertown Fly-In MODEL AVIATION Quite often asked. isnt picture Model Aviation answer didnt send Vice President Seriously club have worthwhile experience aeromodeling desire little notoriety send Bob Brown short descriptive paragraph supporting pictures subjects pictures should identified 998 145 Flying Dutchmens fine mall display Rest Relaxation Moon Lake U] iI[eULUI Delaware / District Columbia Maryland /North Carolina Virginia Chuck Foreman Vice President 412 Pine Cone Ct Kill Devil Hill NC 27948 Phone 919 1-5855 Fax 919 441-6554 cforeman @ modelaircraftorg Associate Vice Presidents George Abbott 8712 Westlake Court Raleigh NC 27613 Home Phone 919 848-6719 E-Mail GAbbott462@aolcom Robert E Babura 117 Otis Dr Severn MD 21144-1130 Home Phone 410 969-9356 E-Mail bbabura@junocom Steve Moulton 2217 Johnstown Rd Chesapeake VA 23322 Home Phone 757 421-4545 Office Phone 757 431 -6D09 Fax 804 463-8411 E-Mail moultons@mindspringcom Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Ave Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Home Phone 540 943-1684 E-Mail flyrrs@cfwcom John Stare 826 Marl Pit Rd Middletown DE 19709 Home Phone 302 376-7154 E-Mail drcs38@aolcom Bliss Teague 625 5th Ave SW HiCkory North Carolina 28602 Home Phone 704 324-2164 Office Phone 704 733-9228 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobuccl 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 910 488-5986 District IV R/C Contest Coordinator note Jack Cash new RIC Contest coordinator Please take couple lines next column alert everyone fact am traveling ask get sanction requests early possible Also please post pager numher 888-618-0553 E-Mail address jscashjr@cyberunnet can reached thru either methods emergency Jacks mailing address competition section magazine Valley Radio Control Flying Club article Sue Schrock appeared Flying Times newsletter Valley Radio Control Flying Club recent executive council meeting AMA decided lower youth membership $100 idea heing cost membership AMA should keep young person enjoying sport flying model airplanes am proposing Valley R/C Hying Club also adopt policy offering free sponsored membership youth under 19 thro July 1st 1998 youth membership would encoumge club members help young people join activities club young person has shown interest flying club member would propose sponsor young member following year sponsor would necessarily instructor youth would take active role encouraging member building projects planning regular visits flying site sponsor would keep touch instructor work young person safety techniques simply serve adult advocate him Excellent idea Sue Keep up good work hope other clubs District IV same similar program Triad Aeromodelers Lexington NC letter received Bob Satow President Triad Aeromodelers Thought may interest other clubs District IV update contacted about early last spring time club lost flying site county land fill due persons noise complaint also midst negotiating city council Lexington use closed land fill sought help guidance AMA staff Muncie during negotiations city work city came dead end council voted deny use city land fill point spirit membership quite low After year flying site membership dropped 50 about 25 25 determined stay together concentrated effort made find new site Ads placed newspapers Interviews given television newspaper reporters resulting articles Flyers placed everywhere did provide several leads got hopes up several times prospective site two major drawbackstoo close houses inaccessible no over fly area etc Through member contact did find property looked promising 18 acres stretched out north south 2000 ft long rectangle located flood plain area prohibits housing development near very busy railroad track police academy firing range couple major obstacles evident about 2 acres woods blocked out half property other owner would lease property make long story little shorter bit bullet decided purchase land became incorporated sold shares membership raised sufficient funds pay 50% purchase price fortunate owner willing finance balance over period three years funds raised left enough clear trees stump removal cheap make other site improvements just bought property end August 1997 work has already accomplished phenomenal course lot work remains done enthusiasm generated within club assures will completed pride established knowing own field unbelievable Let other clubs have lost field know old adage true will way John Stare AVP Delaware Please welcome John Stare new Associate Vice President state Delaware John will replacing Scotty Moyer has served very long time Scotty retiring getting involved other things along modeling will some other changes District IV AVPs assigned area serve changes being done District IV will have better coverage AVP area will best serve membership Dick Smith AVP Virginia Valley R/C Flying Club has taken AMAs lead offering $100 annual junior memberships reducing Clubs junior membership fee also $100 another positive step club has taken attract todays youth model aviation demonstrates forward thinking June 27th-28th Valley RIC Flying Club will hosting 14th Annual Ray Gordon Memorial Jumbo Fly-in IMAA biggest flying event part VA has grown year flyers states making annual must attend fly-ins year again Dave Patrick world class flyer TOC competitor will returning fly TOC planes also rumored some other top flyers may attend also So dont miss out Make plans now attend join fun Bobby Russell Charles County R/C Club Just note two pictures Charles County RC Clubs summer picnic got kids involved 40 planes close 100 people pretty summer day planning mall show involve kids spring photo shows some kids involved AMA Chartered Clubs District IV said last month will say again clubs District IV sure have least AMA Leader Member club AMA will soon began mailing some information leader membership would like clubs District IV send name address active leader member club name club affiliation will placed active leader member mailing list month GO TAKE KID FLYING AND SIGN UP NEW AMA MEMBER WE NEED THEM Modei Aviation o shows flight line picnic i i 11 [ AU 1 Alabama Florida / Georgia / Mississippi / Puerto Rico South Carolina Tenneaaee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 Sooth 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Phone 2051 322-2127 FAX 205 252-2e54 E-mail iemcneill@ianocom WEBPAGE Ed Hartley KCRC hltp/Iwwwdatawldcamllicrc Associate Vice Presidents Ron Chidgey 3713 Pampano Pensacola FL 32514 Wilhelmina Chihaaz 2826 Arbor Place Knoaville TN 37917 Jnhn G Cooper 4788 Cluister Cave Memphis TN 38118 James AIds 5428 Melwood Drive Jackuan MS 39211 William T Haywood 4 Rabin Circle Foley AL 36535 Karl Hansel 383 Briaiwaad #42 Meridian MS 39305 LouiSe Izzo 296 Huetridge Way Winterapringa FL 32708 Richard Jackson 2118 Tharnlee Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Chris Joiner 95 Lee Rd 238 Phenia City AL 36867 Dr John Marlin 2180 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Foebla Pass Asniatan AL 36206 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyrna GA 30082 Clifford Scholetield 4138 NW 33rd Place Gaineuville FL 32606 Frank Tiano 15300 Eatancia Lane Went Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Duzer 3804 N River Rd Gainesville GA 30506 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamare Manchester TN 37355 Joseph Micalizzi HC 566 Boa 10387 Pajardo Puerto Rica 00738 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fields 183W Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32148 Phone 804 684-2517 RC Costed Coordinator Kenneth BlackmaIl 207W Sandoreek Rd Enterprise AL 36330 Phone 334 347-4721 Don McGillivray Pres SW Aeromodelers Ft Myers FL writes 15 30 mm about right club meeting tape 60 mm too long Send tape HOW AIRPLANES FLY 14 MIN new AMA rule book Don got theyre going out today dont have new rule book street yet Im sending 97 book HOW AIRPLANES FLY excellent explains real airplane flight principles same Don going show tape Boy Scout Troop want 14 mm club write Ill mail Its free can keep Joe Sebastian Pres Mid South Squadron Hixson Tenn writes Send HOW AIRPLANES FLY tape 15 20 mm choice regular club meeting Allen Taylor CD Flying Griffins Griffin Ga writes Send HOW AIRPLANES FLYto add club video collection 15 30 mm about right meetings Re-located Ohioan now Largo Fla writes wing Adams Housecat am Don Kreis active member Riverside Hawks Piqua Ohio cant find club Largo vote discontinue covering AMA Council meetings mag cover Dist news instead Don Im mailing list AMA chartered clubs Fla thousands clubs Tampa area us want FLYiNG FIELD little airplanes perhaps no1 priority Let show what club did Gardendale AL area club Bham RC purchased land now almost paid same club Perrine Fla reported last year did bought 30 acres reclaimed strip land created Heaven-On-Earth flying field Dont take word look above permanent pavillion concrete shelters 9 10 stalls wooden tables flyers has long paved runway fenced bleachers 12 volt DC elec system powered wind generator did happen Easy answer Good leadership Now meet leaders Greg Battles Safety Officer Allen Moseley Secretary Treasurer Nick Neville IL Club President Horace Winette Horace second R important Club officials made possible purchase 30 acre juicy piece land have walked through necessary motions equip new field everything mentioned above need field club might consider going out digging up piece land BUYING like Club President Horace Winette others have done Ijust walked door morning trip DeLand Florida buddy Al Tuttle hosting 9th Annual Festival Giants large size scale aircraft sponsored DELAND GOLDEN HAWKS Club field end runway large airport full-size aircraft Al must doing something right because nearly 200 modelers showed up New York Tenn Virginia name over East Coast Huge fat expensive magnificent model airplanes far eye could see Im lying See picture below standing middle runway could have turned camera other way know what? hobby model airplanes changing Less competition leisurely just sitting asnund watching planes blabbing other flying airplanes relaxed atmosphere AMA changing too AIVIA service organization pledged among other things serve model builder flyer help have fun live changing world took pic yesterday show Arnold Marcus P-38 What see aluminum substance stuck balsa wood shape very effectively looks nice Arnold scratch-built 44 lb flyer 6 months 3 wheels fold up model flight 32 SACS engine want meet some important officials conducted 3 day monstrous affair above L-R Bill Johnson Chicago bragged crashed gate pay $3 get in. Wayne Toombs Buffalo NY charge flightline Don Lawson Georgetown Mass handled Groundskeeping Tom Beckman DeLand charge Security Marie Toombs charge Registration Al Tuttle himself CD Now meet important judges Giant Scale affair has JUDGES look planes over declare OK OK gentlemen above include Anthony Francis Al Tuttle again Bob Newland Paul Arnold Ken Potter Carl Schmaedig Jay Landgraf Assoc VP George Perryman Smyrna Georgia asked mention late Norm Purdy Norm founded TTOMA Club Thermal Thumbers Metro Atlanta Also edited newsletter Jr Birdman before AMA started up holding Georges Little Embro George winding Assoc VP Ward Van Duzer says CL News Dist V Recent Contest Chattanooga Meet Aaron Hoffman Kevin Stewast Bill Hubbard Jim Stewart Watt Moore TomLuperAIIinCLSTUNT 998 147 Illinois Indiana / Kentucky / Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656-3224 Home 708 457-0565 Fax 708 457-2177 sysbauer@charliecnsiitedu Associate Vice Presidents Illinois Deb & Scott Justice 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 796-7242 Hal Parenti 1920 Buckiegham Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Warden 400 Alden Dr Normsl IL 61 761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indiana Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 48733 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 Box 308 Burgle KY 40310 608 748-5834 Missouri Bob Underwood 32 Hollandbush Ct St Charles Mo 63304 Eve 314 939-3394 Ken Booher 1016 North East Barnes Dr Lees Summit MO 84086 818 524-7307 Frequency Coordinator Cal Orr RR 1 Box 1236 Higginsville MO 64037 660 564-6264 Fax 660 564-6285 Webmaster Gary Parenti 11001 Martindale Dr Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 531-9556 http//wwwcsamiitedul-amadiste/indeshtm district web page up running can link AMA home page use URI listed above club has web page have added district list club has event contest fly-in mall show whatever place web page information place picture favorite model aircraft SKOKIE IL Club #247 Chicagoland RC Modelers Inc has budding star its midst Steven Rosenblatt 13 years old shown Troublemaker 1973 design T Benedetto has 57 inch span 53 inch length weighs little over six pounds Monoote covered vinyl lettering Power Fox 45BB control Airtronics WARRENVILLE IL Club #640 Suburban RC Barnstormers holds New Years Fly-In welcome new year Attendance limited hardy souls showed up great time flying skis planes C Gros furnished information pictures built ramp snow carrier take-off contest held Picture has plane just leaving snow ramp Picture two has L R S Hernandez S Driza J Greetis S Ortez D West Note un-named snowman lineup JACKSONVILLE IL Club #1328 Jacksonville Propkickers busy bunch Last fall some visitors field Sam chapter 211 postal event Pictured J Schifko R Waser R Sisson January 1 1998 Presidents Cup Flyin held field weather cool 36 degrees sky clear wind could blow hat off head four brave entries C McCormick R Russell R Tendick B Ward Despite engines quitting deadstick landings planes suffered minor damage landing small tree F Nevin supplied pictures information first picture has R Tendick getting ready start trainer 40 Next shot ready line L R B Ward R Russell J Hunter J Alboff C McCormick BALL WIN MO Club #702 Lafayette Esquadrille held annual Stunt Scale contest Buder Park St Louis great Scale airplanes owned Gus Vogele Pictured Gus Fokker B-Ill Bindecker powered Fox 29 homemade throttle muffler Reported R Carr PALATINE IL Matt Hauser sent pictures two versions plane designed Both weigh about seven pounds left 46 powered the right has 65 up front Whats unique about planes completely disassemble picture two shows Model Aviation ge Aldrich 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 210 650-4707 Max Blase 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 817 662-5587 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 126/2 SE 35 Oklahoma City OK 73129 405 634-5331 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 4611 Gooch Dr Little Rock AR 72212 501 868-2604 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 intention producing column focus upon regional local activities needs within five state area District VIII Texas Oklahoma New Mexico Arkansas Louisiana Other writers will dwell upon national matters concerns within AMAI ask please consult remainder publication keep up national happenings concerns central task within District VIII function communication coordination modeling activitiesregionally intention visit local regional groups AMA members possible during 1998 effort will accomplished holding several gatherings associated regional modeling activities district meetings will very informal nature Because size District VIII unified single gathering would massive undertaking would now like solicit invitations regions within District VIII host such meetings Hopefully would coincide large traditional gatherings competitions fly-in non-flying events Possibly evening meetings between 2 day events Flying fellowship fun will commit attend gatherings possible Please contact telephone/fax 817 599-7131 105 North Brazos Street Weatherford Texas 76086 E-mail sfrank69@airmailnet Within dimension communication coordination Several years ago AMA discontinued sanctioning nonHying events such mall shows swap meets auctions static displays Since time individual club would simply send ad posted publication No scheduling assistance date coordination offered am now instituting voluntary service date scheduling coordination modeling activities would otherwise known appear print Mr Bill Lee has volunteered keep running calendar non-flying activities within district district Web master such has immediate knowledge both flying non-flying activities planning host non-flying activity please contact him solicit calendar information information will between two three months current will see publication will allow scheduling curtail unintentional overlapping activities will neither approve nor disallow nonsanctioned/non-flying event scheduling service will let know advance what others have already placed calendar Mr Lee can reached address published contest coordinator FF & CL E-mail billlee @cleafcom Sanctioning vs voluntary scheduling coordination activities seek sanctioning growing proportion non-competition unsanctioned activities non-flying events district could publicized better attended being advertised within district www site wwwAMA-Dist 8org have established policy within Web site publish sanctioned activities list non-sanctioned flying events sponsored chartered clubs additionally list non-flying events advertised non-flying events section magazine voluntarily date booked through Mr Lee Other activities sponsored individuals nonchartered clubs will listed within district Web site appropriateness will determined individual basis Mr Lee myself Once again am asking voluntarily contact Mr Lee inquire about previously booked activities subject protection formal competition sanctioning will eliminate unintentional inadvertent overlapping AMA Hall Fame council AMA past presidents has decided expand voting membership committee selects modelers will honored being placed AMA HOF district vice president has solicited appoint person committee have selected outgoing district vice president Mr George Aldrich serve capacity membership HOF himself 4 HOF members within District VIII recent activity being council member chairman AMA Museum committee makes him obvious choice Recognition fellowship AMA awarded its highest level membership recognition two longtime modelers supporters aeromodeling lifelong volunteers AMA Bud Tenny Jess Shepherd thus honored during Indoor flying competition during January 1998 see photo What see column what get Either personally attending club meetings regional meetings non-flying events flying activities sanctioned competitions 237 chartered clubs hundreds activities happening throughout district obviously cannot attend Im seeking assistance have activities happenings within region club please see am informed will assist anyway can national regional concerns know concerns can assist As time permits read literature concerning modeling sent So may aware activities area please see am included PR mailing list upon newsletter list Sandy Frank 998 149 Associate Vice Presidents Bedford TX January 4 1998 Indoor meet Fellowship just award highest level membership AMA offers anyone Two very own Bud Tenny Jess Sheppard honored lifelong efforts work behalf aeromodeling Academy Bud left picture Jess right retiring council member George Aldrich making presentation highest example fellowship camaraderie within modeling community seen during mid winter Indoor event Well done Associate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Tray Lapp 1618 Houston Dr Bismarck ND 58504 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sal ins KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Letter Russ Miller Thought would drop line results [6th annual] fun fly first-place winners Timed Flight 2/2 minJeff Stremich Fargo ND Carrier LandingScot Genoch Mapleton ND Glow Plug RaceDan Loegering Fargo ND Cross Country Race 92 minAI Foell Casselton ND perfect day fun fly 30 pilots registered Also Sept 14 2nd annual float fly Beaver Lake big crowd getting interested time JimE Dakota SkyMasters Casselton ND Casselton fun fly Aug 10 1997 Sig models picture Beaver Lake summer 1997 Lincoln Sky Knights have busy little over year ago informed land leasing sold Soon after began search new home club able find 20-acre piece land near Lincoln new site includes really well equipped clubhouse water electricity heater refrigerator stove impound station handicap accessible portable toilet sun deck areas flying site completely handicap accessible members have donated folding chairs picnic tables have wonderful new home runway four hundred feet long forty feet wide asphalt also grass strip runs southeast diagonal North/South hard surface runway East runway pond under development now should fine place enjoy float planes boats future plans expand already large parking area groom large camping area build bigger sun shade maybe playground small children visiting Sky Knights facility new home located East Lincoln Nebraska 1 34th Street Waverly Rd Interstate 1-80 exit Waverly exit travel East Watch signs Amberly Rd right Once youre Amberly follow street till see 134th street sign turn North travel over Highway 6 railroad continue North till see Waverly Rd will see club house facilities North East Intersection Some planning future also includes some kind open house everyone visit new home Sky Knights also lost good friend well known builder Mr Don Neill Lincoln plans organize have sanctioned annual fun fly strictly scale aircraft honor Dons fantastic ability create wonderful scale aircraft As has said before miss him much Please make plans visit great flying club location next trip through midwest Everyone welcome As quoted members has fun Gregg Meyer Vice President Lincoln Sky Knights Russ know highly irregular publish below article column feel Don Neill exception rule club community hobby has lost true friend Don Neill long time member Lincoln Sky Knights passed away unexpectedly May Don meticulous builder flier member Lincoln Sky Knights man admired liked anyone met him building abilities known throughout United States abroad creations hangs display Universal Studios Orlando Florida after being used filming Rocketeer Its difficult deal loss words difficult describe what Don meant us hobby general Tom Boyd past AVP District IX read below poem Dons funeral helped deal loss may help others time grief Author unknown Submitted Jock Sibert VP District IX Nebraska What good friend dies lash out anger curse skies grasp hard denial means weak effort kindle comfort seek What good friend dies Once lifes breath precious give chest last rise haste take blame no other fault kneel earth deem happiness halt What good friend dies him time both good bad lie cast aside past memories hurt too much struggle fight last lingering touch What good friend dies tears have cried No matter much no matter hard try thing say farewell Goodbye Model Aviation er Russ Miller What Good Friend Dies Submitted Jack Sibert VP District IX Nebraska ona / California / Hawaii Nevada Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone 602 708-0222 E-mail richh@primenetcom http//wwwama-1 Ocorn/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 last months column additional AVPs coordinators Flying Site Assistance. April 1993 Property Acquisition Development Committee proposed establishment Flying Site Assistance Fund assist clubs modeling associations critical flying site acquisition development issues AMA Executive Council approved proposal established fund allocating annual budget based formula 25 per open/senior member Using 1997 membership numbers approximately $31000 has allocated flying site assistance 1998 Recognizably woefully inadequate amount AMA membership declines annual allocation unfortunately declines well Given relatively small amount money available Council has limited expenditures fund projects large focus multi-venue multi-use facilities public sites support two clubs areas critical site issues exist Faced numerous critical site issues District X has aggressively sought funds has received AMA support through funding assistance several key projects 1994 significant portion fund used support AMA Western Regional Flying Site project Visalia CA 1996 $10000 granted TIMPA completion Tucson International Modelplex Park Tucson AZ $5000 dollars donated Save Mile Square Park Committee efforts Orange County CA Most recently 1997 $10000 granted Pomona Valley Aeromodelers development new public flying site Prado Dam Recreation area western San Bernardino County 1998 seeking continued support Save Mile Square Park effort funding development Educational Flight Range partnership Cal Poly State University San Luis Obispo CA last project extremely exciting through partnering Cal Polys Aeronautical Engineering Department AMA has opportunity establish essence West Coast Aeromodeling Education Center Though fund has instrumental addressing some critical funding issues just nor will enough money address funding issues associated efforts acquire develop maintain flying sites As District VP will continue working Executive Council seeking additional possibly alternative funding Flying Site Assistance Program will continue advocate key flying site projects within District However would ask Club club officer club member recognize program intended help clubs help themselves equally vtable resource ideas information ways clubs can become self-sufficient access local resources resolve funding issues AMA Executive Council taking Flying Assistance Program step further creating national Eying Site Committee encouraging district form district level committee deal flying site issues within District District X once again taking lead forming free standing association model clubs address critical issue Organized AMA Chapter Western States Modelers Association being developed not-for-profit corporation dedicated acquisition development retention aeromodeling facilities within District organization has its roots Expo Planning Committee plans use proceeds event establish funding source effort Additional information WSMA available through District X Web Page /wwwama-10comlama Till next time. Keepem safe Keepem flyn 998 151 Club President Bob Lang L wife Maxine host Palomar RC Flyers annual Christmas banquet Barn San Marcos CA Guests included Don Gulihur R President San Diego Co Association Model Clubs Thanks wonderful evening Whos afraid Big Bad El Niiio rest nation portions California coast hunker down Winter Soaring enthusiasts enjoy great soaring conditions Torrey Pines Glider Port La Jolla Ca north San Diego AMA President Dave Brown presents Addie Naccarato L AMAs Fellow Award life time achievement aeromodeling award reflects Addies tremendous service aeromodeling community through operations Naccaratos Hobby Hangar Burbank CA youth educational programs sponsored Black Sheep Exhibition Squadron prestigious award presented Addie District X membership meeting during IMS Hobby Show January 11 1998 recognition Addles 60 plus years service Model Aviation Representatives Pomona Valley Aeromodelers receive AMA funding assistance development public flying site Prado Regional Park Eli 11 [sDTIE 11 ls] Alaska Idaho Montana / Oregon / Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 9721 3-0090 503 234-4439 EMAIL vpxi@pacifiercom Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 15618 NE 56th Way Redmond WA 98052 Al Culver Boa 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkinson 319 Yellowstone Billings MT 56101 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Reeves Lippincott 1201 Farrow Circle Anchorage AK 99504-2237 Mike Hazel 1073 Windemere Dr NW Salem OR 97304 Bruce Nelson 807 B Vicksburg St Spokane WA 69208 Dick Wickline PO Eon 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 John Hanson Id-Cities R/C Modelers wrote 57 intrepid rc fliers showed up first Polar Bear Fly Jan 1 98 event organized Bill Greger 97 President th club said event manifestation cabin fever amongst faithful day 40 F cloudy flying intense five airplanes air almost day long waiting line pilot stations Hot dogs chili served lunch great choice cold day Good news/bad news stuff bad after successful years Farragut Flyers have decided running Scalemasters Qualifier has become too much burden Thats disappointment because very good event run absolutely beautiful environment good news Grande Ronde Bush Pilots will run Scalemasters Qualifier essentially replacing Scale Contest August qualifier Bush Pilots plan among other things upgrading grass runway field south La Grande Parking will much improved will include RV parking duration dates 14-16 Aug Graham Hicks contact 900 Main La Grande OR 97850 Grahams e-mail gramhix@eonicom Wil Byers sent info about incredible place event An Alpine Soaring Vacation & Fun Fly June 26-29 1998 Wallowa Lake Oregon Come share fun Alpine Soaring likes have never seen Come R/C soar us atop mount Howard Wallowa Lake Ride gondola 4000 feet top world soar model 8300 ASL Next take road trip group Soar Heads Memaloose airstrip via Imnaha OR Eat famous Imnaha cafe built 1903 visit oldest post office Oregon travel Memaloose soar model over Hells Canyon deepest canyon North America landing zone Memaloose airstrip meadow grass 3300 feet long scenery has no equal Realistically can expect thermals drift up canyon walls 2000 feet-per-minute soaring spectacular proportions Fly big small scale non scale glider PSS No matter come share us Sponsored Mid Columbia Soarers event cost Free Donations welcome Insurance Yes AMA Required Contact Wil Byers 3540 Eastlake Dr W Richland WA 99353 509-627-5224 wilbyers@aolcom Some time ago told about young man Ryan Cunningham facing kidney transplant Prior surgery TnCities Modelers Desert Flyers numerous others gave Ryan everything need fly R/C model Well according Larry Mitchell Ryans transplant success recovering fine order model building also success since finished plane brought TRCM Fun Fly last May made flight group bad considering hed soloed just before surgery Ryan will graduate high school spring graduation picture holding J-3 Cub built school project project scored Excellent Ryans teacher Ryan going attend Vancouver branch WSU fall Lets join clubs individuals concerned wishing Ryan best everything future endeavors Ryan Cunningham Stick 20 Mike Hazel sent following 27th annual NW Control-Line Regionals will take place Roseburg Oregon May 22 thru 24 Since moving Roseburg site 96 event extravaganza has continued grow popularity among contestants spectators management Regionals has turned over special committee comprised members Umpqua Valley Modelers Eugene Propspinners Western Oregon Control Line Flyers cotnmittee has worked hard fine tuning already well-honed event year Aerobatics Scale fliers will note improved schedule designed handle increasing entry folks Last years experiment CL float plane flying success pond flying area has improved enlarged As always contest features full selection Aerobatics Speed Racing Combat Scale Carrier events including some trophy divisions kids on-site amenities top class include several hobby vendors food concessions modelers meeting place inside airport hangar havent already received information flyer contact Craig Bartlett 205 NE Cedar Lane Corvallis Oregon 97330 541 745-2025 Celebration Silent Flight 2-3 May Fern Prairie field Washougal event electrics gliders Contact Jerry Holcomb enjoy pure enjoyment happens flying off water have number fine events attend spring Barons will have float fly Jump Off Joe Lake 2-3 May Contact Tony Worman 509-2389 157 6th Annual Snake River Float Fly Lewis Clark R/C Model Club May lOon Snake River Clarkston WA Contact Alan Russell 509-758-3759 3031 May Farragut Fliers will host Spring Float Fly Ccoclalla WA Matt Jacobson 208-773-4222 contact TCRCMs 5th Annual Float Fly takes place Leslie Grove Park Columbia River Richland June 6th Contact Ron Gibby 509-946-5356 Plat Float Fly has moved 20-21 June long time early June dates Put Umpqua Valley Modelers Plat Reservoir just east Sutherlin OR contact John James 54 1-8637400 happen Alaska around 4th July can attend 7th Annual Water N Wheels Contest Fairbanks Put Midnight Sun R/C Club includes Pattern Scale flying night long both land water flying available Contact Jesse Mack 907-457-7338 11-12 July week before Granddaddy em Sky Knights Portland OR present NW Seaplane Championships Pine Hollow Reservoir near Wamic OR Contact Guy Foreman 503257-8841 Model Aviation s gang flew TCRCMs Polar Bear 98
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A News Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 WA 2 1 1f Ip i N ii i u Prater Museum Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 month pleasure introduce Rich LaGrange new Registrar/Librarian Dick Kennison retired position January year know Dick deep knowledge aspects aviation history know irreplaceable continues involved museum despite hectic first year retirement However Rich brings job own strengths unique qualities Im sure will leave legacy own proud institution because has very interesting background personality Rich born loving family Grinnell Iowa studied electronics Central Technical Institute Kansas City holds degree electronic engineering technology used education St Louis working Maconnell Douglas Corporation doing fatigue static testing structures dynamics laboratory got work F-4 Phantom Gemini space capsule said Rich know sounds great resistor resistor no matter what its Rich moved Muncie 1969 work engineer Indiana Michigan Electric Company first worked field engineer laying out poles lines moved customer services areas Rich excels figured out what people needed handled customer complaints What job Later moved marketing light shone promoting use electric heat process heating moved computer coordinator position wrote programs applications support marketing customer services Eventually Rich became person organized important special events major electric users related industry magnates Imagine having job main responsibility going trade shows organizing golfing events fishing trips breakfasts dinners Its no wonder Rich main organizers Grand Event held conjunction Homecoming June 13-14 year Unfortunately after 25 years 5 months service Rich lost job because corporate restructuring 5 months important because employees less 25 years employment lost job retirement year before Rich started flying Radio Control RC brother back home two RC airplanes never flown because no around teach him fly Perhaps coincidence perhaps Rich power company representative helped negotiate installation power service Muncie site sparked fire lobbied wife two years until finally suggested ask brother about two models hanging around garage Now something fly Rich put everything cardboard box brought out Muncie site set grass next runway Local AMA Sky Chief Bill Green came over offered assistance Bill would take off land plane day took off gave transmitter wandered off land plane own succeeded last pilot what pilot Rich flies month year almost day its possible thought Id get bored once learned fly fly fun gets said Like almost everyone else Richs actual modeling experience goes back youth Rich has always quite tinkerer recently acquired old rocket reminded him childhood project laughing told story time heals sorts pain used build small homemade rockets out brass tubing stuff found junk piles said made own rocket fuel potassium nitrite sugar cheap powerful much better blasting powder rocket fuel day crammed too much down rocket unfortunately nozzle also plugged Instead blasting off blasted apart blew hole arm showed ugly scar Rich started working library volunteer day walked Dicks work area saw sorts piles magazines books looked like needed lots help said also saw Sheila museum store needed someone watch place went lunch also volunteered help Pretty soon working weekends spending lots time museum would go home night read hooks magazines about model aviation could get hands Theres thing should know about Rich gets interested something goes way got computers wife said saw six months back head said Ive got admit model aviation has got hold like nothing have ever done before used avid fisherman After flew first time sold bass boat havent touched golf clubs since either asked Rich about likes working library said didnt believe Dick really intended retire until last week saw really going stayed side hour day Theres just no way anyone could fill shoes Maybe Rich doing great job own shoes wearing out looking information doing research day learn something new some requests get awesome like guy Germany wants list book have guy cant figure out attach rudder plane hes building calls AMA help couldnt introduce Rich mentioning involvement Grand Event Homecoming Last year Rich part planning committee complete control over flight assisted programs course weather lousy rain said turnout fantastic two days still did 168 buddy-box flights asked him what thought about years event said year am planning no rain expanded flightline operations Id like see public have better view airplanes manufacturers have chance show off products have exclusive use microphone haif-hour two three times day would beneficial everyone will have exhibitors attractions both novice experienced modeler Last year food good band great atmosphere friendly year Im going take time savor moment Thats spirit Rich 998 139 View HQ See Page 168 way iw~ UF1W ULTF9K2*IW\V AMAs HistoryPast Present Future John Worth Year Pioneer during will celebrate theme what being called Eagles II successor event Celebration Eagles gathering 1996 focus active modelers modeling personalities 50 years ago automatically refers now age 70 older 14 older 1942 such personalities still us no attempt all-inclusive following famous names come mind easily Chuck Hollinger Al Lehmberg Bill Netzeband Frank Parmenter Charlie Reed Francis Reynolds Bob Bienenstein Jim Bohash JC Mad Man Yates Jack Albrecht Jim Alaback George Bucic Dick Carson Roy Clough Joe Dallaire Les Hard Joe Kovel Lew Mahieu Bob Rich Ed Shipe Richard Tanis Evan Towne Dale Willoughby George Buso Leroy Weber Joe Wagner Waldon Smith Louis Bargo George Steiner Ed Henry Sid Miller Len Purdy Miles Reed Herb WahI Dick Tichenor Joe Foster Randy Randolph Bill Bennett Keith Storey Dick Sherman Joe Elgin Doug Spreng Art Schroeder Jim Saftig Joe Konefes Ed Konefes Bob Oslan Ed Southwick Leo Garringer George Brown Vein Krehbiel kind listing could go on above enough provide feeling thinking about pioneers creates What may interesting about names however thatand may surprise old-timersnone above AMAs Hall Fame Before year out some people will Hall Fame will probably betheres no guarantee simply because someone well-known famous Hall Fame recognition will forthcoming As have noted before first requirement candidate nominatedno nomination no listing voting ballot quite few above names have nominated before Some have voting list several years years others chosen system allows year elected Another interesting detail some names other Halls Fame Besides AMAs overall Hall Fame others such National Free Flight Societys HOF the Society Antique Modelers the Vintage R/C Society etc So uncommon Hall Fame another Food thought Eagles II event Muncie year kickoff SAM [Society Antique Modelers] Annual Championships September 13-18 will two happenings pioneers will gather recognized regardless Hall Fame status first Friday evening September 11 will Pioneers Party AMA Museum second will next night Saturday September 12 hanquet hall Ball State University Muncie scene 1996 Celebration Eagles ceremony 1998 banquet will feature both Hall Fame Pioneer recognition Any AMA members friends family members invited come both Pioneers Party Eagles II banquet Only banquet requires advance registration payment admission written invitations events will sent current AMA Hall Famerseveryone else hereby notified wish attend either both 1998 events registration form information should requested AMA Headquarters Included information will listing Muncie area hotels/motels Reservations accommodations will have made independently AMA although may helpful inquire hotel motel special AMA rate availablemany places expected offer such rate came original Celebration Eagles say theyll back Eagles II will famous pioneers present addition couldnt make 1996 event have indicated might able come 1998 event Among hope see Bill Winter Frank Zaic Bob Cahill Mike Granieri Hurst Bowers Walt Good Ben Shereshaw Joe Elgin another month hope have confirmation number other pioneers will publish come bonus feature years event will attendance two famous international visitors Ron Moulton Henry J Nicholls both coming England think both will have some worthwhile things say banquet Saturday Pioneers Party will also serve Henry Js 89th birthday celebration will actually history making can part of 1996 Celebration Eagles said among greatest events lives think 1998 event will too have done already start planning now Muncie Septemberthe potential great experience developing rapidly should part Model Aviation eeting Minutes Available complete copy approved minutes quarterly Executive Council meeting available AMA member request copy most-recently approved minutes will provided no charge Council meets quarterly minutes given meeting approved following meeting Additional copies minutes other meetings $5 shipping handling charge Requests may submitted AMA Administration telephone via fax writing Minutes recent Council meeting will also posted AMA bulletin board Aeromodeler s Airway telephone requests dial 765 287-1256 extension 201 210 fax requests use 765 7410057 $10 minimum credit card orders event very well received Mike Stokes AMA Education Coordinator 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 Following through theme spoke last months column introduction model aviation must take place local level can provide guidance moral support AMA Headquarters physically possible us directly involved program takes place level reason local club members must become involved communities order promote model aviation just finished article January 1998 issue Aviation Modeller International titled catch em young puts things pretty clear perspective Quoting article Maybe time stop being complacent just merely selfish involvement chosen sport get out put something back publication first Focus Education column have received quite few requests information develop educational program locally have already learned first question ask What age group involved have Educators Packet available interested all-inclusive Focused has primarily elementary education level grades 5-8 seed planting Programs available address age group arc identified packet AMA Delta Dart Program program very much alive well really backbone AMAs model aviation classroom today Delta Dart program continues provide youngsters thrill accomplishment having built model airplane having actually fly fact also learned something about math science history social studies other traditional educational subjects may apparent rest assured learning has taken place Note January 31 Joe Beshar former District II VP held Delta Dart class Teteboro Airport New Jersey wont steal Joes thunderhe sending report event will publish column near futurebut Bring World Classroom Developed Midwest Products Co Inc Educational Products Division Students literally Build Answers gaining practical construction thinking skills hands-on activities answer questions such Can mousetrap really power vehicle What makes bridge strong does heavy ship stay afloat airplanes fly Learning Packets Peck-Polymers Developed Peck Polymers using thoroughly tested designs models teach basics aerodynamics Pecks Learning Packets designed specifically schools scouts clubs wishing introduce aviation young people Learning Packets available organizations substantial savings over individual kits Other programs available proceed through 12th grade programs have developed privately available fee Names addresses phone numbers included programs description Radio Control currently popular part hobby majority membership reasons everyone Before go too far subject will stop Gordon Schimmel Education Committee Chairman will writing Focus Education column next month will discuss subject detail Last month mentioned several individuals have taken upon themselves plant seed aviation todays young people mentioned Dick Baxter Laguna Nigel California received intriguing letter Dick highlighting program has developed throughout past 10 years some areas concern has noted enough space left months column review Dicks letter depth area feel needs addressed flying sites read gymnasiums As members well aware AMA has developed will provide upon request excellent publication titled Getting Keeping Flying Sites fact video available clubs working government agencies park departments acquiring/developing flying sites However no information pertaining acquisition indoor flying sites know some clubs individuals have access school gymnasiums auditoriums hangars other large indoor facilities ask members let know what procedures go through order obtain use facilities Some questions come mind immediately original contact person principal school board teacher airport manager etc What requirements/rules bad negotiated order use facility long arrangement good What has impact program have interest future have experience gaining use indoor facilities ask please share information What will end expand AMAs flying site acquisition guide include indoor flying sites have questions what format use dont worry will take input written paper napkins E-mail mikes @ modelaircraftorg send snail mail AMA Headquarters Attn Education Coordinator 5151 E Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Fax 765 289-4248 would prefer information writing dictation good future installments column will return other areas Dick addressed month however will let reflect part Baxters Flying Circus photos below will close months column another Education Committee members biography May1998 141 Doug Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Fernwood Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 787-7454 thing have learned rain umbrella protection shower bath two auditors scheduled begin work books records AMA year ended 12/31/97 February 23 1998 As soon get results audit will begin furnishing some information about operations year Preliminary numbers indicate bad year AMA very interested assisting clubs obtaining keeping flying fields easy thing modelers have involved development fields during time have flying model airplanes Sometimes finding field very difficult chore look What should prepared What kind deal should try negotiate owner should begin trying acquire new flying site Obviously answers questions would depend whether park land government program abandoned airfield farmers property available land might buy AMA has great deal information regarding acquisitions flying fields information fills two-inch loose-leaf 3-ring binder notebook available use Its old everything wanted know afraid ask routine having problems area call district vice president someone headquarters may offer some assistance AMA has around since 1936 has acquired lot information about lot things addition printed information live bodies can offer assistance problem have cannot share what know help problems unless ask questions request assistance important individuals clubs realize cannot leg-work can assist providing information use preparing presentations City Councils government agencies etc will have major portion work same premise can see have frequencies insurance help flying field things necessary enjoy flying aircraft have build airplane learn fly fly yourself can help cant Speaking doing need know what would like AMA you sport flier have set concerns contest flier have another set concerns serving manner helpful contact us see what want workable might benefit other people well Please have problem concern notify us can try help As considering what AMA might remember policing organization cannot dictate club what will internal club squabbles cannot solve Let us hear Until later h features Rocco Ferrario Napa California Rocco responsible developing Flying Physics middle school science curriculum ever individual personified term enthusiasm individual would have Rocco Ferrario own words As kid went Redwood Middle School three years loved would haul planes rockets school backpack sneak out behind gym fly planes make bunch noise usually get some trouble Well now its 23 years later Im still sneaking out behind gym making noise getting trouble course now get paid Rocco has teaching Redwood Middle School Napa California 10 years During time has feverishly promoting model aviation science activity Originally starting Delta Dart found bit fragile outdoors designed Siouz-Z-Q model used Roccos 7th grade science class quickly spread other 7th grade science classes Coupled Estes rocket unit follow-up program 8th grade science teachers Rocco soon 1200 kids flying Redwood Middle School Roccos Ferrarioss Flying Physics born out endeavor resulting middle school 7th graders Napa now building flying Sioux-Z-Q models Noted lively motivating instruction style Rocco has recognized Rotary Teacher Year District Science Mentor District Curriculum Coordinator year Rocco serving Distinguished Teacher Residence Humboldt State University teaching supervising years candidates Teacher Preparation Roccos wife Kim first-grade teacher provides tremendous encouragement support program full-time mom daughter Elyse son Anthony Roccos own words Taxi cab driver circus ring leader homework/violin monitor Kim full-service mommy still maintaining sanityso far School soon out summer What plans involve teaching youngster fly Time passes faster think Til next month 1 11 [ok mum 1] 1 i Iowa / Michigan Minnesota Wisconsin Associate Vice Presidents 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 Lindstrorn 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 District VII column will return upcoming issue 142 Model Aviation ecticut / Maine Massachusetts New Hampshire Rhode Island Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 AlIen Road Billerica MA 01 821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-31 46 MC McGuffin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 03106-1 077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 8 Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001 -2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1 866 next five pictures sent Andy Figlar Connecticut Model Airplane Club Stratford Ct months column will consist pictures sent some District modelers try use pictures sent sometimes printable Also some months abundance material possible use everything time enough space no longer timely following Past CMAC president Bob Hilker holds photos Discover Flying Club Joe Maffes Ugly Stick OS 61 power Cape Cod sent Ed McCarty Vin Fusco getting -scale P-51 ready early morning flight Bob Reddy Harry Hasedt Phil Temple assist SOUTHERN NH FLYING EAGLES FLOAT FLY-IN Bob Spear CD event held second weekend September about 38 pilots over 50 aircraft pictures sent Harry Newman Some people involved operating Float Fly No captions received cannot name GEORGE WILSON District frequency coordinator also active Discover Hying R/C Club writes monthly column ModelAjiplane News called Scratch Builder photo shows Eleanor Wilson holdino latest desien called Scratchy 998 143 Bob Reddy working Bridi Ultimate Kacs powered OS 61 few aircraft Southern NH Float Fly aT aircraft Float Fly Discover Flying R/C Club display EAA Fly-in Marstons Mills Airport Phil Temple readies 70-inch Super Buckaneer another flight OS 91 4cycle power Participants Novice pattern contest Marstons Mills Airport sponsored Discover Flying RIC Club Bunky Buote CD Ray Hinds A-scale J-3 mj -1 11 IU ElM 11 iI t — New Jersey/ New YorI& 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 @ idtnet Daee Babcock 445 Stocktov Street Hightstovv NJ ees2S-4551 Roy Brown USAF AFCENT CMR 485 SOX 585 APO AS 09703 Vince Jallano 18 Shorereck Rd Reel0 Pt Ne, Yodr NY 177e Ray Joschbas 59 Livv9slov Street St Jawes NY 11 7e0 James M Lewis PO 81 Ogdevburg NY 13e69-0551 Bob McKay 159W E0verd St Iselac NJ 08830 Dave Mathewson Soc 613 Cawiles NY 13031 Tom Morray 31 voorhees Drive Baskivg Ridge NJ 07920 Marlene Nikodew 407 Willow Street Lvokpvrt NY 14094 Bill Poylhress 2 Hemlock Cccv SoogvSiev NY t2d77 Adam Settler dl Perry Aceoce Lolhaw NY t Sit S-2d33 Terry Terrevoire tOt Swilhtietd Dr evdicoo NY t3785-d329 Freqoency Coordleator Len Seater 53 AirpoS Dr Dowego Ceonty AirpoS Feltoc NY 13069 315 598-8093 Bob Kern president Islanders Model Airplane ClUb reports instrumental helping members Junior Girl Scout Troop 1889 earn Aerospace badge during demonstration conducted December Bob took 40 size trainerr 27% Cap 232 RC flight simulator event help create interest After hands-on description flight controls transmitter operations students split three groups group participated RC flight simulation kite building assembling flying balsa gliders Bob states girls showed keen interest subject asked very good questions quite attentive thanks Bob sending pictures description Bob Kern three students simulator Early January found southern New Jersey annual awards banquet Atlantic County Skyblazers addition unique gift exchange game presentation during Dave Lockhart Ron Lockhart Bob Osenenko crowned top three fliers yearr treated very enjoyable talk David Allen Dave fifth generation hot air balloonist family history includes stories some very unusual early balloon/parachute stunts interesting pieces information gleaned talk origin word pilot Care guess Balloonist David Allen chats Luke Wehmuller following weekend Bob Clemens President Western New York Free Flight Societyr invited Buffalo witness Indoor contests Alumni Hall University Buffalo site event No-cal Scaler Limited Penny Planer Bostonian Intermediate Stick Easy B events day Never feel like have ten thumbs look intricate nature Indoor rubber- electric- powered models Irve started quite few. am going complete Bostonian Super Connie Greg Gallo Bostonian Judge Hugh Jones came over Rochester help event February 7th busy day local scene Central Jersey Radio Control Club held its annual flea market morning event well attended As case events shopper could find everything related hobby lot stuff ancillary hobby generous definition word Honey since youre going airplane flea-market would clean out basement Food merchandise good crowd resulted fun time attendance Brian Silversmith r negotiates price Al Friedrichs CJRCC fleamarket tables capped off Saturday aeromodeling activities very pleasant visit 25th anniversary banquet Jersey Coast Sport Fliers Since its beginning 1973 club has grown steadily now boasts annual membership excess 200 club provided attendee gift item women table given bud vase flowers small Jersey Coast Sport Fliers pennant Nice touch venerable Ed Runkle newsletter editor club proved man talents being named flier year special moment evening introduction four charter members club presented plaque signifying 25 years dedication idea developed years ago Congratulations Jersey Coast Sport Flier Charter Members Gene Cattani Larry Larsen Lany Cressmen Charles Wehler Remember youre having event take picture add paragraph send Model Aviation ciete Vice Presidents Award winners Ron Lockhartr Dave Lockhart Bob Osenenko Em] kil1 [eiIIE 11 1e] bE Ohio / Pennsylvania / West Virginia Bob Brown Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 614 8911643 David H EllIs 5261 DeWitt Rood Cross Laces WV 25313-1209 304 776-1408 Nelson Goold 1944 Idaho Street Allentown PA 16103-8519 610 797-6097 John Hathaway 102 Woodmern Drrve New Stanton PA 15672-9449 1412 925-3266 Donald Klopp 637 Hamilton Court trappe PA 18426-2256 610 409-0129 Frank Noll 4573 Lamme Road Dayton OH 45449 937 435-9232 Manhew Turowohi 9963 Boo 294 Dogwood Drive Drums PA 16222 717 622-0435 Joseph 8 Viola9 1381 Cranbrovk Drive PO 800851 Maumee OH d3037-3062 Freqoency Coordinator John Conle 1012 wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Club newsletters provide intelligent means conveying ideas everyone within clubrs roster attempt understand desires membership Vice President does read newsletters Thanks extended newsletter editors great effort put forth Recently several newsletters have mentioned need AMA required identification models newsletter mentioned fact flyer lost model returned three different times simply because AMA label requirement Another newsletter mentioned label provided necessary proof ownership crossing Canadian border Although simple process please make sure models identified H/C AVIATION COUNTRY CLUB Columbus Ohio region District III fortunate have R/C Aviation Country Club located close proximity year schedule includes Kyosho Heli-Challenge Fun Fly May 29-31 District III IMAA Mini Fest July 25th Heli-Internationals August 5-9 year Heli Internationals scheduled same weekend major event drag strip next door Housing will premium Call Becky Robb 740 928-5300 additional information READING FLYING DUTCHMEN AEROMODELERS Flying Dutchmen utilized Fairgrounds Square Mall Reading Pennsylvania annual mall show David Moodhart provided following pictures Flying Dutchmen President Bob Fryer stands behind flying saucer would like special after hours tour US Air Force Museum Thats just item agenda Dayton Ohio Giant Scalers US Air Force Museum Fly-in September 4th 5th 6th Contact Frank Noll Jr 937 4359232 additional information picture below illustrates huge site What could ask Stearman runway Air Force Museum EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA ACTIVITY AVP Nelson Gould provided following information pictures Participants great Moon Lake Fly Montrose Club house former guard shack donated club Beautiful models Quakertown Fly-In MODEL AVIATION Quite often asked. isnt picture Model Aviation answer didnt send Vice President Seriously club have worthwhile experience aeromodeling desire little notoriety send Bob Brown short descriptive paragraph supporting pictures subjects pictures should identified 998 145 Flying Dutchmens fine mall display Rest Relaxation Moon Lake U] iI[eULUI Delaware / District Columbia Maryland /North Carolina Virginia Chuck Foreman Vice President 412 Pine Cone Ct Kill Devil Hill NC 27948 Phone 919 1-5855 Fax 919 441-6554 cforeman @ modelaircraftorg Associate Vice Presidents George Abbott 8712 Westlake Court Raleigh NC 27613 Home Phone 919 848-6719 E-Mail GAbbott462@aolcom Robert E Babura 117 Otis Dr Severn MD 21144-1130 Home Phone 410 969-9356 E-Mail bbabura@junocom Steve Moulton 2217 Johnstown Rd Chesapeake VA 23322 Home Phone 757 421-4545 Office Phone 757 431 -6D09 Fax 804 463-8411 E-Mail moultons@mindspringcom Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Ave Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Home Phone 540 943-1684 E-Mail flyrrs@cfwcom John Stare 826 Marl Pit Rd Middletown DE 19709 Home Phone 302 376-7154 E-Mail drcs38@aolcom Bliss Teague 625 5th Ave SW HiCkory North Carolina 28602 Home Phone 704 324-2164 Office Phone 704 733-9228 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobuccl 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 910 488-5986 District IV R/C Contest Coordinator note Jack Cash new RIC Contest coordinator Please take couple lines next column alert everyone fact am traveling ask get sanction requests early possible Also please post pager numher 888-618-0553 E-Mail address jscashjr@cyberunnet can reached thru either methods emergency Jacks mailing address competition section magazine Valley Radio Control Flying Club article Sue Schrock appeared Flying Times newsletter Valley Radio Control Flying Club recent executive council meeting AMA decided lower youth membership $100 idea heing cost membership AMA should keep young person enjoying sport flying model airplanes am proposing Valley R/C Hying Club also adopt policy offering free sponsored membership youth under 19 thro July 1st 1998 youth membership would encoumge club members help young people join activities club young person has shown interest flying club member would propose sponsor young member following year sponsor would necessarily instructor youth would take active role encouraging member building projects planning regular visits flying site sponsor would keep touch instructor work young person safety techniques simply serve adult advocate him Excellent idea Sue Keep up good work hope other clubs District IV same similar program Triad Aeromodelers Lexington NC letter received Bob Satow President Triad Aeromodelers Thought may interest other clubs District IV update contacted about early last spring time club lost flying site county land fill due persons noise complaint also midst negotiating city council Lexington use closed land fill sought help guidance AMA staff Muncie during negotiations city work city came dead end council voted deny use city land fill point spirit membership quite low After year flying site membership dropped 50 about 25 25 determined stay together concentrated effort made find new site Ads placed newspapers Interviews given television newspaper reporters resulting articles Flyers placed everywhere did provide several leads got hopes up several times prospective site two major drawbackstoo close houses inaccessible no over fly area etc Through member contact did find property looked promising 18 acres stretched out north south 2000 ft long rectangle located flood plain area prohibits housing development near very busy railroad track police academy firing range couple major obstacles evident about 2 acres woods blocked out half property other owner would lease property make long story little shorter bit bullet decided purchase land became incorporated sold shares membership raised sufficient funds pay 50% purchase price fortunate owner willing finance balance over period three years funds raised left enough clear trees stump removal cheap make other site improvements just bought property end August 1997 work has already accomplished phenomenal course lot work remains done enthusiasm generated within club assures will completed pride established knowing own field unbelievable Let other clubs have lost field know old adage true will way John Stare AVP Delaware Please welcome John Stare new Associate Vice President state Delaware John will replacing Scotty Moyer has served very long time Scotty retiring getting involved other things along modeling will some other changes District IV AVPs assigned area serve changes being done District IV will have better coverage AVP area will best serve membership Dick Smith AVP Virginia Valley R/C Flying Club has taken AMAs lead offering $100 annual junior memberships reducing Clubs junior membership fee also $100 another positive step club has taken attract todays youth model aviation demonstrates forward thinking June 27th-28th Valley RIC Flying Club will hosting 14th Annual Ray Gordon Memorial Jumbo Fly-in IMAA biggest flying event part VA has grown year flyers states making annual must attend fly-ins year again Dave Patrick world class flyer TOC competitor will returning fly TOC planes also rumored some other top flyers may attend also So dont miss out Make plans now attend join fun Bobby Russell Charles County R/C Club Just note two pictures Charles County RC Clubs summer picnic got kids involved 40 planes close 100 people pretty summer day planning mall show involve kids spring photo shows some kids involved AMA Chartered Clubs District IV said last month will say again clubs District IV sure have least AMA Leader Member club AMA will soon began mailing some information leader membership would like clubs District IV send name address active leader member club name club affiliation will placed active leader member mailing list month GO TAKE KID FLYING AND SIGN UP NEW AMA MEMBER WE NEED THEM Modei Aviation o shows flight line picnic i i 11 [ AU 1 Alabama Florida / Georgia / Mississippi / Puerto Rico South Carolina Tenneaaee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 Sooth 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Phone 2051 322-2127 FAX 205 252-2e54 E-mail iemcneill@ianocom WEBPAGE Ed Hartley KCRC hltp/Iwwwdatawldcamllicrc Associate Vice Presidents Ron Chidgey 3713 Pampano Pensacola FL 32514 Wilhelmina Chihaaz 2826 Arbor Place Knoaville TN 37917 Jnhn G Cooper 4788 Cluister Cave Memphis TN 38118 James AIds 5428 Melwood Drive Jackuan MS 39211 William T Haywood 4 Rabin Circle Foley AL 36535 Karl Hansel 383 Briaiwaad #42 Meridian MS 39305 LouiSe Izzo 296 Huetridge Way Winterapringa FL 32708 Richard Jackson 2118 Tharnlee Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Chris Joiner 95 Lee Rd 238 Phenia City AL 36867 Dr John Marlin 2180 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Foebla Pass Asniatan AL 36206 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyrna GA 30082 Clifford Scholetield 4138 NW 33rd Place Gaineuville FL 32606 Frank Tiano 15300 Eatancia Lane Went Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Duzer 3804 N River Rd Gainesville GA 30506 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamare Manchester TN 37355 Joseph Micalizzi HC 566 Boa 10387 Pajardo Puerto Rica 00738 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fields 183W Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32148 Phone 804 684-2517 RC Costed Coordinator Kenneth BlackmaIl 207W Sandoreek Rd Enterprise AL 36330 Phone 334 347-4721 Don McGillivray Pres SW Aeromodelers Ft Myers FL writes 15 30 mm about right club meeting tape 60 mm too long Send tape HOW AIRPLANES FLY 14 MIN new AMA rule book Don got theyre going out today dont have new rule book street yet Im sending 97 book HOW AIRPLANES FLY excellent explains real airplane flight principles same Don going show tape Boy Scout Troop want 14 mm club write Ill mail Its free can keep Joe Sebastian Pres Mid South Squadron Hixson Tenn writes Send HOW AIRPLANES FLY tape 15 20 mm choice regular club meeting Allen Taylor CD Flying Griffins Griffin Ga writes Send HOW AIRPLANES FLYto add club video collection 15 30 mm about right meetings Re-located Ohioan now Largo Fla writes wing Adams Housecat am Don Kreis active member Riverside Hawks Piqua Ohio cant find club Largo vote discontinue covering AMA Council meetings mag cover Dist news instead Don Im mailing list AMA chartered clubs Fla thousands clubs Tampa area us want FLYiNG FIELD little airplanes perhaps no1 priority Let show what club did Gardendale AL area club Bham RC purchased land now almost paid same club Perrine Fla reported last year did bought 30 acres reclaimed strip land created Heaven-On-Earth flying field Dont take word look above permanent pavillion concrete shelters 9 10 stalls wooden tables flyers has long paved runway fenced bleachers 12 volt DC elec system powered wind generator did happen Easy answer Good leadership Now meet leaders Greg Battles Safety Officer Allen Moseley Secretary Treasurer Nick Neville IL Club President Horace Winette Horace second R important Club officials made possible purchase 30 acre juicy piece land have walked through necessary motions equip new field everything mentioned above need field club might consider going out digging up piece land BUYING like Club President Horace Winette others have done Ijust walked door morning trip DeLand Florida buddy Al Tuttle hosting 9th Annual Festival Giants large size scale aircraft sponsored DELAND GOLDEN HAWKS Club field end runway large airport full-size aircraft Al must doing something right because nearly 200 modelers showed up New York Tenn Virginia name over East Coast Huge fat expensive magnificent model airplanes far eye could see Im lying See picture below standing middle runway could have turned camera other way know what? hobby model airplanes changing Less competition leisurely just sitting asnund watching planes blabbing other flying airplanes relaxed atmosphere AMA changing too AIVIA service organization pledged among other things serve model builder flyer help have fun live changing world took pic yesterday show Arnold Marcus P-38 What see aluminum substance stuck balsa wood shape very effectively looks nice Arnold scratch-built 44 lb flyer 6 months 3 wheels fold up model flight 32 SACS engine want meet some important officials conducted 3 day monstrous affair above L-R Bill Johnson Chicago bragged crashed gate pay $3 get in. Wayne Toombs Buffalo NY charge flightline Don Lawson Georgetown Mass handled Groundskeeping Tom Beckman DeLand charge Security Marie Toombs charge Registration Al Tuttle himself CD Now meet important judges Giant Scale affair has JUDGES look planes over declare OK OK gentlemen above include Anthony Francis Al Tuttle again Bob Newland Paul Arnold Ken Potter Carl Schmaedig Jay Landgraf Assoc VP George Perryman Smyrna Georgia asked mention late Norm Purdy Norm founded TTOMA Club Thermal Thumbers Metro Atlanta Also edited newsletter Jr Birdman before AMA started up holding Georges Little Embro George winding Assoc VP Ward Van Duzer says CL News Dist V Recent Contest Chattanooga Meet Aaron Hoffman Kevin Stewast Bill Hubbard Jim Stewart Watt Moore TomLuperAIIinCLSTUNT 998 147 Illinois Indiana / Kentucky / Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656-3224 Home 708 457-0565 Fax 708 457-2177 sysbauer@charliecnsiitedu Associate Vice Presidents Illinois Deb & Scott Justice 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 796-7242 Hal Parenti 1920 Buckiegham Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Warden 400 Alden Dr Normsl IL 61 761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indiana Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 48733 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 Box 308 Burgle KY 40310 608 748-5834 Missouri Bob Underwood 32 Hollandbush Ct St Charles Mo 63304 Eve 314 939-3394 Ken Booher 1016 North East Barnes Dr Lees Summit MO 84086 818 524-7307 Frequency Coordinator Cal Orr RR 1 Box 1236 Higginsville MO 64037 660 564-6264 Fax 660 564-6285 Webmaster Gary Parenti 11001 Martindale Dr Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 531-9556 http//wwwcsamiitedul-amadiste/indeshtm district web page up running can link AMA home page use URI listed above club has web page have added district list club has event contest fly-in mall show whatever place web page information place picture favorite model aircraft SKOKIE IL Club #247 Chicagoland RC Modelers Inc has budding star its midst Steven Rosenblatt 13 years old shown Troublemaker 1973 design T Benedetto has 57 inch span 53 inch length weighs little over six pounds Monoote covered vinyl lettering Power Fox 45BB control Airtronics WARRENVILLE IL Club #640 Suburban RC Barnstormers holds New Years Fly-In welcome new year Attendance limited hardy souls showed up great time flying skis planes C Gros furnished information pictures built ramp snow carrier take-off contest held Picture has plane just leaving snow ramp Picture two has L R S Hernandez S Driza J Greetis S Ortez D West Note un-named snowman lineup JACKSONVILLE IL Club #1328 Jacksonville Propkickers busy bunch Last fall some visitors field Sam chapter 211 postal event Pictured J Schifko R Waser R Sisson January 1 1998 Presidents Cup Flyin held field weather cool 36 degrees sky clear wind could blow hat off head four brave entries C McCormick R Russell R Tendick B Ward Despite engines quitting deadstick landings planes suffered minor damage landing small tree F Nevin supplied pictures information first picture has R Tendick getting ready start trainer 40 Next shot ready line L R B Ward R Russell J Hunter J Alboff C McCormick BALL WIN MO Club #702 Lafayette Esquadrille held annual Stunt Scale contest Buder Park St Louis great Scale airplanes owned Gus Vogele Pictured Gus Fokker B-Ill Bindecker powered Fox 29 homemade throttle muffler Reported R Carr PALATINE IL Matt Hauser sent pictures two versions plane designed Both weigh about seven pounds left 46 powered the right has 65 up front Whats unique about planes completely disassemble picture two shows Model Aviation ge Aldrich 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 210 650-4707 Max Blase 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 817 662-5587 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 126/2 SE 35 Oklahoma City OK 73129 405 634-5331 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 4611 Gooch Dr Little Rock AR 72212 501 868-2604 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 intention producing column focus upon regional local activities needs within five state area District VIII Texas Oklahoma New Mexico Arkansas Louisiana Other writers will dwell upon national matters concerns within AMAI ask please consult remainder publication keep up national happenings concerns central task within District VIII function communication coordination modeling activitiesregionally intention visit local regional groups AMA members possible during 1998 effort will accomplished holding several gatherings associated regional modeling activities district meetings will very informal nature Because size District VIII unified single gathering would massive undertaking would now like solicit invitations regions within District VIII host such meetings Hopefully would coincide large traditional gatherings competitions fly-in non-flying events Possibly evening meetings between 2 day events Flying fellowship fun will commit attend gatherings possible Please contact telephone/fax 817 599-7131 105 North Brazos Street Weatherford Texas 76086 E-mail sfrank69@airmailnet Within dimension communication coordination Several years ago AMA discontinued sanctioning nonHying events such mall shows swap meets auctions static displays Since time individual club would simply send ad posted publication No scheduling assistance date coordination offered am now instituting voluntary service date scheduling coordination modeling activities would otherwise known appear print Mr Bill Lee has volunteered keep running calendar non-flying activities within district district Web master such has immediate knowledge both flying non-flying activities planning host non-flying activity please contact him solicit calendar information information will between two three months current will see publication will allow scheduling curtail unintentional overlapping activities will neither approve nor disallow nonsanctioned/non-flying event scheduling service will let know advance what others have already placed calendar Mr Lee can reached address published contest coordinator FF & CL E-mail billlee @cleafcom Sanctioning vs voluntary scheduling coordination activities seek sanctioning growing proportion non-competition unsanctioned activities non-flying events district could publicized better attended being advertised within district www site wwwAMA-Dist 8org have established policy within Web site publish sanctioned activities list non-sanctioned flying events sponsored chartered clubs additionally list non-flying events advertised non-flying events section magazine voluntarily date booked through Mr Lee Other activities sponsored individuals nonchartered clubs will listed within district Web site appropriateness will determined individual basis Mr Lee myself Once again am asking voluntarily contact Mr Lee inquire about previously booked activities subject protection formal competition sanctioning will eliminate unintentional inadvertent overlapping AMA Hall Fame council AMA past presidents has decided expand voting membership committee selects modelers will honored being placed AMA HOF district vice president has solicited appoint person committee have selected outgoing district vice president Mr George Aldrich serve capacity membership HOF himself 4 HOF members within District VIII recent activity being council member chairman AMA Museum committee makes him obvious choice Recognition fellowship AMA awarded its highest level membership recognition two longtime modelers supporters aeromodeling lifelong volunteers AMA Bud Tenny Jess Shepherd thus honored during Indoor flying competition during January 1998 see photo What see column what get Either personally attending club meetings regional meetings non-flying events flying activities sanctioned competitions 237 chartered clubs hundreds activities happening throughout district obviously cannot attend Im seeking assistance have activities happenings within region club please see am informed will assist anyway can national regional concerns know concerns can assist As time permits read literature concerning modeling sent So may aware activities area please see am included PR mailing list upon newsletter list Sandy Frank 998 149 Associate Vice Presidents Bedford TX January 4 1998 Indoor meet Fellowship just award highest level membership AMA offers anyone Two very own Bud Tenny Jess Sheppard honored lifelong efforts work behalf aeromodeling Academy Bud left picture Jess right retiring council member George Aldrich making presentation highest example fellowship camaraderie within modeling community seen during mid winter Indoor event Well done Associate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Tray Lapp 1618 Houston Dr Bismarck ND 58504 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sal ins KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Letter Russ Miller Thought would drop line results [6th annual] fun fly first-place winners Timed Flight 2/2 minJeff Stremich Fargo ND Carrier LandingScot Genoch Mapleton ND Glow Plug RaceDan Loegering Fargo ND Cross Country Race 92 minAI Foell Casselton ND perfect day fun fly 30 pilots registered Also Sept 14 2nd annual float fly Beaver Lake big crowd getting interested time JimE Dakota SkyMasters Casselton ND Casselton fun fly Aug 10 1997 Sig models picture Beaver Lake summer 1997 Lincoln Sky Knights have busy little over year ago informed land leasing sold Soon after began search new home club able find 20-acre piece land near Lincoln new site includes really well equipped clubhouse water electricity heater refrigerator stove impound station handicap accessible portable toilet sun deck areas flying site completely handicap accessible members have donated folding chairs picnic tables have wonderful new home runway four hundred feet long forty feet wide asphalt also grass strip runs southeast diagonal North/South hard surface runway East runway pond under development now should fine place enjoy float planes boats future plans expand already large parking area groom large camping area build bigger sun shade maybe playground small children visiting Sky Knights facility new home located East Lincoln Nebraska 1 34th Street Waverly Rd Interstate 1-80 exit Waverly exit travel East Watch signs Amberly Rd right Once youre Amberly follow street till see 134th street sign turn North travel over Highway 6 railroad continue North till see Waverly Rd will see club house facilities North East Intersection Some planning future also includes some kind open house everyone visit new home Sky Knights also lost good friend well known builder Mr Don Neill Lincoln plans organize have sanctioned annual fun fly strictly scale aircraft honor Dons fantastic ability create wonderful scale aircraft As has said before miss him much Please make plans visit great flying club location next trip through midwest Everyone welcome As quoted members has fun Gregg Meyer Vice President Lincoln Sky Knights Russ know highly irregular publish below article column feel Don Neill exception rule club community hobby has lost true friend Don Neill long time member Lincoln Sky Knights passed away unexpectedly May Don meticulous builder flier member Lincoln Sky Knights man admired liked anyone met him building abilities known throughout United States abroad creations hangs display Universal Studios Orlando Florida after being used filming Rocketeer Its difficult deal loss words difficult describe what Don meant us hobby general Tom Boyd past AVP District IX read below poem Dons funeral helped deal loss may help others time grief Author unknown Submitted Jock Sibert VP District IX Nebraska What good friend dies lash out anger curse skies grasp hard denial means weak effort kindle comfort seek What good friend dies Once lifes breath precious give chest last rise haste take blame no other fault kneel earth deem happiness halt What good friend dies him time both good bad lie cast aside past memories hurt too much struggle fight last lingering touch What good friend dies tears have cried No matter much no matter hard try thing say farewell Goodbye Model Aviation er Russ Miller What Good Friend Dies Submitted Jack Sibert VP District IX Nebraska ona / California / Hawaii Nevada Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone 602 708-0222 E-mail richh@primenetcom http//wwwama-1 Ocorn/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 last months column additional AVPs coordinators Flying Site Assistance. April 1993 Property Acquisition Development Committee proposed establishment Flying Site Assistance Fund assist clubs modeling associations critical flying site acquisition development issues AMA Executive Council approved proposal established fund allocating annual budget based formula 25 per open/senior member Using 1997 membership numbers approximately $31000 has allocated flying site assistance 1998 Recognizably woefully inadequate amount AMA membership declines annual allocation unfortunately declines well Given relatively small amount money available Council has limited expenditures fund projects large focus multi-venue multi-use facilities public sites support two clubs areas critical site issues exist Faced numerous critical site issues District X has aggressively sought funds has received AMA support through funding assistance several key projects 1994 significant portion fund used support AMA Western Regional Flying Site project Visalia CA 1996 $10000 granted TIMPA completion Tucson International Modelplex Park Tucson AZ $5000 dollars donated Save Mile Square Park Committee efforts Orange County CA Most recently 1997 $10000 granted Pomona Valley Aeromodelers development new public flying site Prado Dam Recreation area western San Bernardino County 1998 seeking continued support Save Mile Square Park effort funding development Educational Flight Range partnership Cal Poly State University San Luis Obispo CA last project extremely exciting through partnering Cal Polys Aeronautical Engineering Department AMA has opportunity establish essence West Coast Aeromodeling Education Center Though fund has instrumental addressing some critical funding issues just nor will enough money address funding issues associated efforts acquire develop maintain flying sites As District VP will continue working Executive Council seeking additional possibly alternative funding Flying Site Assistance Program will continue advocate key flying site projects within District However would ask Club club officer club member recognize program intended help clubs help themselves equally vtable resource ideas information ways clubs can become self-sufficient access local resources resolve funding issues AMA Executive Council taking Flying Assistance Program step further creating national Eying Site Committee encouraging district form district level committee deal flying site issues within District District X once again taking lead forming free standing association model clubs address critical issue Organized AMA Chapter Western States Modelers Association being developed not-for-profit corporation dedicated acquisition development retention aeromodeling facilities within District organization has its roots Expo Planning Committee plans use proceeds event establish funding source effort Additional information WSMA available through District X Web Page /wwwama-10comlama Till next time. Keepem safe Keepem flyn 998 151 Club President Bob Lang L wife Maxine host Palomar RC Flyers annual Christmas banquet Barn San Marcos CA Guests included Don Gulihur R President San Diego Co Association Model Clubs Thanks wonderful evening Whos afraid Big Bad El Niiio rest nation portions California coast hunker down Winter Soaring enthusiasts enjoy great soaring conditions Torrey Pines Glider Port La Jolla Ca north San Diego AMA President Dave Brown presents Addie Naccarato L AMAs Fellow Award life time achievement aeromodeling award reflects Addies tremendous service aeromodeling community through operations Naccaratos Hobby Hangar Burbank CA youth educational programs sponsored Black Sheep Exhibition Squadron prestigious award presented Addie District X membership meeting during IMS Hobby Show January 11 1998 recognition Addles 60 plus years service Model Aviation Representatives Pomona Valley Aeromodelers receive AMA funding assistance development public flying site Prado Regional Park Eli 11 [sDTIE 11 ls] Alaska Idaho Montana / Oregon / Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 9721 3-0090 503 234-4439 EMAIL vpxi@pacifiercom Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 15618 NE 56th Way Redmond WA 98052 Al Culver Boa 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkinson 319 Yellowstone Billings MT 56101 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Reeves Lippincott 1201 Farrow Circle Anchorage AK 99504-2237 Mike Hazel 1073 Windemere Dr NW Salem OR 97304 Bruce Nelson 807 B Vicksburg St Spokane WA 69208 Dick Wickline PO Eon 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 John Hanson Id-Cities R/C Modelers wrote 57 intrepid rc fliers showed up first Polar Bear Fly Jan 1 98 event organized Bill Greger 97 President th club said event manifestation cabin fever amongst faithful day 40 F cloudy flying intense five airplanes air almost day long waiting line pilot stations Hot dogs chili served lunch great choice cold day Good news/bad news stuff bad after successful years Farragut Flyers have decided running Scalemasters Qualifier has become too much burden Thats disappointment because very good event run absolutely beautiful environment good news Grande Ronde Bush Pilots will run Scalemasters Qualifier essentially replacing Scale Contest August qualifier Bush Pilots plan among other things upgrading grass runway field south La Grande Parking will much improved will include RV parking duration dates 14-16 Aug Graham Hicks contact 900 Main La Grande OR 97850 Grahams e-mail gramhix@eonicom Wil Byers sent info about incredible place event An Alpine Soaring Vacation & Fun Fly June 26-29 1998 Wallowa Lake Oregon Come share fun Alpine Soaring likes have never seen Come R/C soar us atop mount Howard Wallowa Lake Ride gondola 4000 feet top world soar model 8300 ASL Next take road trip group Soar Heads Memaloose airstrip via Imnaha OR Eat famous Imnaha cafe built 1903 visit oldest post office Oregon travel Memaloose soar model over Hells Canyon deepest canyon North America landing zone Memaloose airstrip meadow grass 3300 feet long scenery has no equal Realistically can expect thermals drift up canyon walls 2000 feet-per-minute soaring spectacular proportions Fly big small scale non scale glider PSS No matter come share us Sponsored Mid Columbia Soarers event cost Free Donations welcome Insurance Yes AMA Required Contact Wil Byers 3540 Eastlake Dr W Richland WA 99353 509-627-5224 wilbyers@aolcom Some time ago told about young man Ryan Cunningham facing kidney transplant Prior surgery TnCities Modelers Desert Flyers numerous others gave Ryan everything need fly R/C model Well according Larry Mitchell Ryans transplant success recovering fine order model building also success since finished plane brought TRCM Fun Fly last May made flight group bad considering hed soloed just before surgery Ryan will graduate high school spring graduation picture holding J-3 Cub built school project project scored Excellent Ryans teacher Ryan going attend Vancouver branch WSU fall Lets join clubs individuals concerned wishing Ryan best everything future endeavors Ryan Cunningham Stick 20 Mike Hazel sent following 27th annual NW Control-Line Regionals will take place Roseburg Oregon May 22 thru 24 Since moving Roseburg site 96 event extravaganza has continued grow popularity among contestants spectators management Regionals has turned over special committee comprised members Umpqua Valley Modelers Eugene Propspinners Western Oregon Control Line Flyers cotnmittee has worked hard fine tuning already well-honed event year Aerobatics Scale fliers will note improved schedule designed handle increasing entry folks Last years experiment CL float plane flying success pond flying area has improved enlarged As always contest features full selection Aerobatics Speed Racing Combat Scale Carrier events including some trophy divisions kids on-site amenities top class include several hobby vendors food concessions modelers meeting place inside airport hangar havent already received information flyer contact Craig Bartlett 205 NE Cedar Lane Corvallis Oregon 97330 541 745-2025 Celebration Silent Flight 2-3 May Fern Prairie field Washougal event electrics gliders Contact Jerry Holcomb enjoy pure enjoyment happens flying off water have number fine events attend spring Barons will have float fly Jump Off Joe Lake 2-3 May Contact Tony Worman 509-2389 157 6th Annual Snake River Float Fly Lewis Clark R/C Model Club May lOon Snake River Clarkston WA Contact Alan Russell 509-758-3759 3031 May Farragut Fliers will host Spring Float Fly Ccoclalla WA Matt Jacobson 208-773-4222 contact TCRCMs 5th Annual Float Fly takes place Leslie Grove Park Columbia River Richland June 6th Contact Ron Gibby 509-946-5356 Plat Float Fly has moved 20-21 June long time early June dates Put Umpqua Valley Modelers Plat Reservoir just east Sutherlin OR contact John James 54 1-8637400 happen Alaska around 4th July can attend 7th Annual Water N Wheels Contest Fairbanks Put Midnight Sun R/C Club includes Pattern Scale flying night long both land water flying available Contact Jesse Mack 907-457-7338 11-12 July week before Granddaddy em Sky Knights Portland OR present NW Seaplane Championships Pine Hollow Reservoir near Wamic OR Contact Guy Foreman 503257-8841 Model Aviation s gang flew TCRCMs Polar Bear 98
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A News Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 WA 2 1 1f Ip i N ii i u Prater Museum Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 month pleasure introduce Rich LaGrange new Registrar/Librarian Dick Kennison retired position January year know Dick deep knowledge aspects aviation history know irreplaceable continues involved museum despite hectic first year retirement However Rich brings job own strengths unique qualities Im sure will leave legacy own proud institution because has very interesting background personality Rich born loving family Grinnell Iowa studied electronics Central Technical Institute Kansas City holds degree electronic engineering technology used education St Louis working Maconnell Douglas Corporation doing fatigue static testing structures dynamics laboratory got work F-4 Phantom Gemini space capsule said Rich know sounds great resistor resistor no matter what its Rich moved Muncie 1969 work engineer Indiana Michigan Electric Company first worked field engineer laying out poles lines moved customer services areas Rich excels figured out what people needed handled customer complaints What job Later moved marketing light shone promoting use electric heat process heating moved computer coordinator position wrote programs applications support marketing customer services Eventually Rich became person organized important special events major electric users related industry magnates Imagine having job main responsibility going trade shows organizing golfing events fishing trips breakfasts dinners Its no wonder Rich main organizers Grand Event held conjunction Homecoming June 13-14 year Unfortunately after 25 years 5 months service Rich lost job because corporate restructuring 5 months important because employees less 25 years employment lost job retirement year before Rich started flying Radio Control RC brother back home two RC airplanes never flown because no around teach him fly Perhaps coincidence perhaps Rich power company representative helped negotiate installation power service Muncie site sparked fire lobbied wife two years until finally suggested ask brother about two models hanging around garage Now something fly Rich put everything cardboard box brought out Muncie site set grass next runway Local AMA Sky Chief Bill Green came over offered assistance Bill would take off land plane day took off gave transmitter wandered off land plane own succeeded last pilot what pilot Rich flies month year almost day its possible thought Id get bored once learned fly fly fun gets said Like almost everyone else Richs actual modeling experience goes back youth Rich has always quite tinkerer recently acquired old rocket reminded him childhood project laughing told story time heals sorts pain used build small homemade rockets out brass tubing stuff found junk piles said made own rocket fuel potassium nitrite sugar cheap powerful much better blasting powder rocket fuel day crammed too much down rocket unfortunately nozzle also plugged Instead blasting off blasted apart blew hole arm showed ugly scar Rich started working library volunteer day walked Dicks work area saw sorts piles magazines books looked like needed lots help said also saw Sheila museum store needed someone watch place went lunch also volunteered help Pretty soon working weekends spending lots time museum would go home night read hooks magazines about model aviation could get hands Theres thing should know about Rich gets interested something goes way got computers wife said saw six months back head said Ive got admit model aviation has got hold like nothing have ever done before used avid fisherman After flew first time sold bass boat havent touched golf clubs since either asked Rich about likes working library said didnt believe Dick really intended retire until last week saw really going stayed side hour day Theres just no way anyone could fill shoes Maybe Rich doing great job own shoes wearing out looking information doing research day learn something new some requests get awesome like guy Germany wants list book have guy cant figure out attach rudder plane hes building calls AMA help couldnt introduce Rich mentioning involvement Grand Event Homecoming Last year Rich part planning committee complete control over flight assisted programs course weather lousy rain said turnout fantastic two days still did 168 buddy-box flights asked him what thought about years event said year am planning no rain expanded flightline operations Id like see public have better view airplanes manufacturers have chance show off products have exclusive use microphone haif-hour two three times day would beneficial everyone will have exhibitors attractions both novice experienced modeler Last year food good band great atmosphere friendly year Im going take time savor moment Thats spirit Rich 998 139 View HQ See Page 168 way iw~ UF1W ULTF9K2*IW\V AMAs HistoryPast Present Future John Worth Year Pioneer during will celebrate theme what being called Eagles II successor event Celebration Eagles gathering 1996 focus active modelers modeling personalities 50 years ago automatically refers now age 70 older 14 older 1942 such personalities still us no attempt all-inclusive following famous names come mind easily Chuck Hollinger Al Lehmberg Bill Netzeband Frank Parmenter Charlie Reed Francis Reynolds Bob Bienenstein Jim Bohash JC Mad Man Yates Jack Albrecht Jim Alaback George Bucic Dick Carson Roy Clough Joe Dallaire Les Hard Joe Kovel Lew Mahieu Bob Rich Ed Shipe Richard Tanis Evan Towne Dale Willoughby George Buso Leroy Weber Joe Wagner Waldon Smith Louis Bargo George Steiner Ed Henry Sid Miller Len Purdy Miles Reed Herb WahI Dick Tichenor Joe Foster Randy Randolph Bill Bennett Keith Storey Dick Sherman Joe Elgin Doug Spreng Art Schroeder Jim Saftig Joe Konefes Ed Konefes Bob Oslan Ed Southwick Leo Garringer George Brown Vein Krehbiel kind listing could go on above enough provide feeling thinking about pioneers creates What may interesting about names however thatand may surprise old-timersnone above AMAs Hall Fame Before year out some people will Hall Fame will probably betheres no guarantee simply because someone well-known famous Hall Fame recognition will forthcoming As have noted before first requirement candidate nominatedno nomination no listing voting ballot quite few above names have nominated before Some have voting list several years years others chosen system allows year elected Another interesting detail some names other Halls Fame Besides AMAs overall Hall Fame others such National Free Flight Societys HOF the Society Antique Modelers the Vintage R/C Society etc So uncommon Hall Fame another Food thought Eagles II event Muncie year kickoff SAM [Society Antique Modelers] Annual Championships September 13-18 will two happenings pioneers will gather recognized regardless Hall Fame status first Friday evening September 11 will Pioneers Party AMA Museum second will next night Saturday September 12 hanquet hall Ball State University Muncie scene 1996 Celebration Eagles ceremony 1998 banquet will feature both Hall Fame Pioneer recognition Any AMA members friends family members invited come both Pioneers Party Eagles II banquet Only banquet requires advance registration payment admission written invitations events will sent current AMA Hall Famerseveryone else hereby notified wish attend either both 1998 events registration form information should requested AMA Headquarters Included information will listing Muncie area hotels/motels Reservations accommodations will have made independently AMA although may helpful inquire hotel motel special AMA rate availablemany places expected offer such rate came original Celebration Eagles say theyll back Eagles II will famous pioneers present addition couldnt make 1996 event have indicated might able come 1998 event Among hope see Bill Winter Frank Zaic Bob Cahill Mike Granieri Hurst Bowers Walt Good Ben Shereshaw Joe Elgin another month hope have confirmation number other pioneers will publish come bonus feature years event will attendance two famous international visitors Ron Moulton Henry J Nicholls both coming England think both will have some worthwhile things say banquet Saturday Pioneers Party will also serve Henry Js 89th birthday celebration will actually history making can part of 1996 Celebration Eagles said among greatest events lives think 1998 event will too have done already start planning now Muncie Septemberthe potential great experience developing rapidly should part Model Aviation eeting Minutes Available complete copy approved minutes quarterly Executive Council meeting available AMA member request copy most-recently approved minutes will provided no charge Council meets quarterly minutes given meeting approved following meeting Additional copies minutes other meetings $5 shipping handling charge Requests may submitted AMA Administration telephone via fax writing Minutes recent Council meeting will also posted AMA bulletin board Aeromodeler s Airway telephone requests dial 765 287-1256 extension 201 210 fax requests use 765 7410057 $10 minimum credit card orders event very well received Mike Stokes AMA Education Coordinator 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 Following through theme spoke last months column introduction model aviation must take place local level can provide guidance moral support AMA Headquarters physically possible us directly involved program takes place level reason local club members must become involved communities order promote model aviation just finished article January 1998 issue Aviation Modeller International titled catch em young puts things pretty clear perspective Quoting article Maybe time stop being complacent just merely selfish involvement chosen sport get out put something back publication first Focus Education column have received quite few requests information develop educational program locally have already learned first question ask What age group involved have Educators Packet available interested all-inclusive Focused has primarily elementary education level grades 5-8 seed planting Programs available address age group arc identified packet AMA Delta Dart Program program very much alive well really backbone AMAs model aviation classroom today Delta Dart program continues provide youngsters thrill accomplishment having built model airplane having actually fly fact also learned something about math science history social studies other traditional educational subjects may apparent rest assured learning has taken place Note January 31 Joe Beshar former District II VP held Delta Dart class Teteboro Airport New Jersey wont steal Joes thunderhe sending report event will publish column near futurebut Bring World Classroom Developed Midwest Products Co Inc Educational Products Division Students literally Build Answers gaining practical construction thinking skills hands-on activities answer questions such Can mousetrap really power vehicle What makes bridge strong does heavy ship stay afloat airplanes fly Learning Packets Peck-Polymers Developed Peck Polymers using thoroughly tested designs models teach basics aerodynamics Pecks Learning Packets designed specifically schools scouts clubs wishing introduce aviation young people Learning Packets available organizations substantial savings over individual kits Other programs available proceed through 12th grade programs have developed privately available fee Names addresses phone numbers included programs description Radio Control currently popular part hobby majority membership reasons everyone Before go too far subject will stop Gordon Schimmel Education Committee Chairman will writing Focus Education column next month will discuss subject detail Last month mentioned several individuals have taken upon themselves plant seed aviation todays young people mentioned Dick Baxter Laguna Nigel California received intriguing letter Dick highlighting program has developed throughout past 10 years some areas concern has noted enough space left months column review Dicks letter depth area feel needs addressed flying sites read gymnasiums As members well aware AMA has developed will provide upon request excellent publication titled Getting Keeping Flying Sites fact video available clubs working government agencies park departments acquiring/developing flying sites However no information pertaining acquisition indoor flying sites know some clubs individuals have access school gymnasiums auditoriums hangars other large indoor facilities ask members let know what procedures go through order obtain use facilities Some questions come mind immediately original contact person principal school board teacher airport manager etc What requirements/rules bad negotiated order use facility long arrangement good What has impact program have interest future have experience gaining use indoor facilities ask please share information What will end expand AMAs flying site acquisition guide include indoor flying sites have questions what format use dont worry will take input written paper napkins E-mail mikes @ modelaircraftorg send snail mail AMA Headquarters Attn Education Coordinator 5151 E Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Fax 765 289-4248 would prefer information writing dictation good future installments column will return other areas Dick addressed month however will let reflect part Baxters Flying Circus photos below will close months column another Education Committee members biography May1998 141 Doug Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Fernwood Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 787-7454 thing have learned rain umbrella protection shower bath two auditors scheduled begin work books records AMA year ended 12/31/97 February 23 1998 As soon get results audit will begin furnishing some information about operations year Preliminary numbers indicate bad year AMA very interested assisting clubs obtaining keeping flying fields easy thing modelers have involved development fields during time have flying model airplanes Sometimes finding field very difficult chore look What should prepared What kind deal should try negotiate owner should begin trying acquire new flying site Obviously answers questions would depend whether park land government program abandoned airfield farmers property available land might buy AMA has great deal information regarding acquisitions flying fields information fills two-inch loose-leaf 3-ring binder notebook available use Its old everything wanted know afraid ask routine having problems area call district vice president someone headquarters may offer some assistance AMA has around since 1936 has acquired lot information about lot things addition printed information live bodies can offer assistance problem have cannot share what know help problems unless ask questions request assistance important individuals clubs realize cannot leg-work can assist providing information use preparing presentations City Councils government agencies etc will have major portion work same premise can see have frequencies insurance help flying field things necessary enjoy flying aircraft have build airplane learn fly fly yourself can help cant Speaking doing need know what would like AMA you sport flier have set concerns contest flier have another set concerns serving manner helpful contact us see what want workable might benefit other people well Please have problem concern notify us can try help As considering what AMA might remember policing organization cannot dictate club what will internal club squabbles cannot solve Let us hear Until later h features Rocco Ferrario Napa California Rocco responsible developing Flying Physics middle school science curriculum ever individual personified term enthusiasm individual would have Rocco Ferrario own words As kid went Redwood Middle School three years loved would haul planes rockets school backpack sneak out behind gym fly planes make bunch noise usually get some trouble Well now its 23 years later Im still sneaking out behind gym making noise getting trouble course now get paid Rocco has teaching Redwood Middle School Napa California 10 years During time has feverishly promoting model aviation science activity Originally starting Delta Dart found bit fragile outdoors designed Siouz-Z-Q model used Roccos 7th grade science class quickly spread other 7th grade science classes Coupled Estes rocket unit follow-up program 8th grade science teachers Rocco soon 1200 kids flying Redwood Middle School Roccos Ferrarioss Flying Physics born out endeavor resulting middle school 7th graders Napa now building flying Sioux-Z-Q models Noted lively motivating instruction style Rocco has recognized Rotary Teacher Year District Science Mentor District Curriculum Coordinator year Rocco serving Distinguished Teacher Residence Humboldt State University teaching supervising years candidates Teacher Preparation Roccos wife Kim first-grade teacher provides tremendous encouragement support program full-time mom daughter Elyse son Anthony Roccos own words Taxi cab driver circus ring leader homework/violin monitor Kim full-service mommy still maintaining sanityso far School soon out summer What plans involve teaching youngster fly Time passes faster think Til next month 1 11 [ok mum 1] 1 i Iowa / Michigan Minnesota Wisconsin Associate Vice Presidents 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 Lindstrorn 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 District VII column will return upcoming issue 142 Model Aviation ecticut / Maine Massachusetts New Hampshire Rhode Island Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 AlIen Road Billerica MA 01 821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-31 46 MC McGuffin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 03106-1 077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 8 Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001 -2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1 866 next five pictures sent Andy Figlar Connecticut Model Airplane Club Stratford Ct months column will consist pictures sent some District modelers try use pictures sent sometimes printable Also some months abundance material possible use everything time enough space no longer timely following Past CMAC president Bob Hilker holds photos Discover Flying Club Joe Maffes Ugly Stick OS 61 power Cape Cod sent Ed McCarty Vin Fusco getting -scale P-51 ready early morning flight Bob Reddy Harry Hasedt Phil Temple assist SOUTHERN NH FLYING EAGLES FLOAT FLY-IN Bob Spear CD event held second weekend September about 38 pilots over 50 aircraft pictures sent Harry Newman Some people involved operating Float Fly No captions received cannot name GEORGE WILSON District frequency coordinator also active Discover Hying R/C Club writes monthly column ModelAjiplane News called Scratch Builder photo shows Eleanor Wilson holdino latest desien called Scratchy 998 143 Bob Reddy working Bridi Ultimate Kacs powered OS 61 few aircraft Southern NH Float Fly aT aircraft Float Fly Discover Flying R/C Club display EAA Fly-in Marstons Mills Airport Phil Temple readies 70-inch Super Buckaneer another flight OS 91 4cycle power Participants Novice pattern contest Marstons Mills Airport sponsored Discover Flying RIC Club Bunky Buote CD Ray Hinds A-scale J-3 mj -1 11 IU ElM 11 iI t — New Jersey/ New YorI& 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 @ idtnet Daee Babcock 445 Stocktov Street Hightstovv NJ ees2S-4551 Roy Brown USAF AFCENT CMR 485 SOX 585 APO AS 09703 Vince Jallano 18 Shorereck Rd Reel0 Pt Ne, Yodr NY 177e Ray Joschbas 59 Livv9slov Street St Jawes NY 11 7e0 James M Lewis PO 81 Ogdevburg NY 13e69-0551 Bob McKay 159W E0verd St Iselac NJ 08830 Dave Mathewson Soc 613 Cawiles NY 13031 Tom Morray 31 voorhees Drive Baskivg Ridge NJ 07920 Marlene Nikodew 407 Willow Street Lvokpvrt NY 14094 Bill Poylhress 2 Hemlock Cccv SoogvSiev NY t2d77 Adam Settler dl Perry Aceoce Lolhaw NY t Sit S-2d33 Terry Terrevoire tOt Swilhtietd Dr evdicoo NY t3785-d329 Freqoency Coordleator Len Seater 53 AirpoS Dr Dowego Ceonty AirpoS Feltoc NY 13069 315 598-8093 Bob Kern president Islanders Model Airplane ClUb reports instrumental helping members Junior Girl Scout Troop 1889 earn Aerospace badge during demonstration conducted December Bob took 40 size trainerr 27% Cap 232 RC flight simulator event help create interest After hands-on description flight controls transmitter operations students split three groups group participated RC flight simulation kite building assembling flying balsa gliders Bob states girls showed keen interest subject asked very good questions quite attentive thanks Bob sending pictures description Bob Kern three students simulator Early January found southern New Jersey annual awards banquet Atlantic County Skyblazers addition unique gift exchange game presentation during Dave Lockhart Ron Lockhart Bob Osenenko crowned top three fliers yearr treated very enjoyable talk David Allen Dave fifth generation hot air balloonist family history includes stories some very unusual early balloon/parachute stunts interesting pieces information gleaned talk origin word pilot Care guess Balloonist David Allen chats Luke Wehmuller following weekend Bob Clemens President Western New York Free Flight Societyr invited Buffalo witness Indoor contests Alumni Hall University Buffalo site event No-cal Scaler Limited Penny Planer Bostonian Intermediate Stick Easy B events day Never feel like have ten thumbs look intricate nature Indoor rubber- electric- powered models Irve started quite few. am going complete Bostonian Super Connie Greg Gallo Bostonian Judge Hugh Jones came over Rochester help event February 7th busy day local scene Central Jersey Radio Control Club held its annual flea market morning event well attended As case events shopper could find everything related hobby lot stuff ancillary hobby generous definition word Honey since youre going airplane flea-market would clean out basement Food merchandise good crowd resulted fun time attendance Brian Silversmith r negotiates price Al Friedrichs CJRCC fleamarket tables capped off Saturday aeromodeling activities very pleasant visit 25th anniversary banquet Jersey Coast Sport Fliers Since its beginning 1973 club has grown steadily now boasts annual membership excess 200 club provided attendee gift item women table given bud vase flowers small Jersey Coast Sport Fliers pennant Nice touch venerable Ed Runkle newsletter editor club proved man talents being named flier year special moment evening introduction four charter members club presented plaque signifying 25 years dedication idea developed years ago Congratulations Jersey Coast Sport Flier Charter Members Gene Cattani Larry Larsen Lany Cressmen Charles Wehler Remember youre having event take picture add paragraph send Model Aviation ciete Vice Presidents Award winners Ron Lockhartr Dave Lockhart Bob Osenenko Em] kil1 [eiIIE 11 1e] bE Ohio / Pennsylvania / West Virginia Bob Brown Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 614 8911643 David H EllIs 5261 DeWitt Rood Cross Laces WV 25313-1209 304 776-1408 Nelson Goold 1944 Idaho Street Allentown PA 16103-8519 610 797-6097 John Hathaway 102 Woodmern Drrve New Stanton PA 15672-9449 1412 925-3266 Donald Klopp 637 Hamilton Court trappe PA 18426-2256 610 409-0129 Frank Noll 4573 Lamme Road Dayton OH 45449 937 435-9232 Manhew Turowohi 9963 Boo 294 Dogwood Drive Drums PA 16222 717 622-0435 Joseph 8 Viola9 1381 Cranbrovk Drive PO 800851 Maumee OH d3037-3062 Freqoency Coordinator John Conle 1012 wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Club newsletters provide intelligent means conveying ideas everyone within clubrs roster attempt understand desires membership Vice President does read newsletters Thanks extended newsletter editors great effort put forth Recently several newsletters have mentioned need AMA required identification models newsletter mentioned fact flyer lost model returned three different times simply because AMA label requirement Another newsletter mentioned label provided necessary proof ownership crossing Canadian border Although simple process please make sure models identified H/C AVIATION COUNTRY CLUB Columbus Ohio region District III fortunate have R/C Aviation Country Club located close proximity year schedule includes Kyosho Heli-Challenge Fun Fly May 29-31 District III IMAA Mini Fest July 25th Heli-Internationals August 5-9 year Heli Internationals scheduled same weekend major event drag strip next door Housing will premium Call Becky Robb 740 928-5300 additional information READING FLYING DUTCHMEN AEROMODELERS Flying Dutchmen utilized Fairgrounds Square Mall Reading Pennsylvania annual mall show David Moodhart provided following pictures Flying Dutchmen President Bob Fryer stands behind flying saucer would like special after hours tour US Air Force Museum Thats just item agenda Dayton Ohio Giant Scalers US Air Force Museum Fly-in September 4th 5th 6th Contact Frank Noll Jr 937 4359232 additional information picture below illustrates huge site What could ask Stearman runway Air Force Museum EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA ACTIVITY AVP Nelson Gould provided following information pictures Participants great Moon Lake Fly Montrose Club house former guard shack donated club Beautiful models Quakertown Fly-In MODEL AVIATION Quite often asked. isnt picture Model Aviation answer didnt send Vice President Seriously club have worthwhile experience aeromodeling desire little notoriety send Bob Brown short descriptive paragraph supporting pictures subjects pictures should identified 998 145 Flying Dutchmens fine mall display Rest Relaxation Moon Lake U] iI[eULUI Delaware / District Columbia Maryland /North Carolina Virginia Chuck Foreman Vice President 412 Pine Cone Ct Kill Devil Hill NC 27948 Phone 919 1-5855 Fax 919 441-6554 cforeman @ modelaircraftorg Associate Vice Presidents George Abbott 8712 Westlake Court Raleigh NC 27613 Home Phone 919 848-6719 E-Mail GAbbott462@aolcom Robert E Babura 117 Otis Dr Severn MD 21144-1130 Home Phone 410 969-9356 E-Mail bbabura@junocom Steve Moulton 2217 Johnstown Rd Chesapeake VA 23322 Home Phone 757 421-4545 Office Phone 757 431 -6D09 Fax 804 463-8411 E-Mail moultons@mindspringcom Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Ave Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Home Phone 540 943-1684 E-Mail flyrrs@cfwcom John Stare 826 Marl Pit Rd Middletown DE 19709 Home Phone 302 376-7154 E-Mail drcs38@aolcom Bliss Teague 625 5th Ave SW HiCkory North Carolina 28602 Home Phone 704 324-2164 Office Phone 704 733-9228 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobuccl 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 910 488-5986 District IV R/C Contest Coordinator note Jack Cash new RIC Contest coordinator Please take couple lines next column alert everyone fact am traveling ask get sanction requests early possible Also please post pager numher 888-618-0553 E-Mail address jscashjr@cyberunnet can reached thru either methods emergency Jacks mailing address competition section magazine Valley Radio Control Flying Club article Sue Schrock appeared Flying Times newsletter Valley Radio Control Flying Club recent executive council meeting AMA decided lower youth membership $100 idea heing cost membership AMA should keep young person enjoying sport flying model airplanes am proposing Valley R/C Hying Club also adopt policy offering free sponsored membership youth under 19 thro July 1st 1998 youth membership would encoumge club members help young people join activities club young person has shown interest flying club member would propose sponsor young member following year sponsor would necessarily instructor youth would take active role encouraging member building projects planning regular visits flying site sponsor would keep touch instructor work young person safety techniques simply serve adult advocate him Excellent idea Sue Keep up good work hope other clubs District IV same similar program Triad Aeromodelers Lexington NC letter received Bob Satow President Triad Aeromodelers Thought may interest other clubs District IV update contacted about early last spring time club lost flying site county land fill due persons noise complaint also midst negotiating city council Lexington use closed land fill sought help guidance AMA staff Muncie during negotiations city work city came dead end council voted deny use city land fill point spirit membership quite low After year flying site membership dropped 50 about 25 25 determined stay together concentrated effort made find new site Ads placed newspapers Interviews given television newspaper reporters resulting articles Flyers placed everywhere did provide several leads got hopes up several times prospective site two major drawbackstoo close houses inaccessible no over fly area etc Through member contact did find property looked promising 18 acres stretched out north south 2000 ft long rectangle located flood plain area prohibits housing development near very busy railroad track police academy firing range couple major obstacles evident about 2 acres woods blocked out half property other owner would lease property make long story little shorter bit bullet decided purchase land became incorporated sold shares membership raised sufficient funds pay 50% purchase price fortunate owner willing finance balance over period three years funds raised left enough clear trees stump removal cheap make other site improvements just bought property end August 1997 work has already accomplished phenomenal course lot work remains done enthusiasm generated within club assures will completed pride established knowing own field unbelievable Let other clubs have lost field know old adage true will way John Stare AVP Delaware Please welcome John Stare new Associate Vice President state Delaware John will replacing Scotty Moyer has served very long time Scotty retiring getting involved other things along modeling will some other changes District IV AVPs assigned area serve changes being done District IV will have better coverage AVP area will best serve membership Dick Smith AVP Virginia Valley R/C Flying Club has taken AMAs lead offering $100 annual junior memberships reducing Clubs junior membership fee also $100 another positive step club has taken attract todays youth model aviation demonstrates forward thinking June 27th-28th Valley RIC Flying Club will hosting 14th Annual Ray Gordon Memorial Jumbo Fly-in IMAA biggest flying event part VA has grown year flyers states making annual must attend fly-ins year again Dave Patrick world class flyer TOC competitor will returning fly TOC planes also rumored some other top flyers may attend also So dont miss out Make plans now attend join fun Bobby Russell Charles County R/C Club Just note two pictures Charles County RC Clubs summer picnic got kids involved 40 planes close 100 people pretty summer day planning mall show involve kids spring photo shows some kids involved AMA Chartered Clubs District IV said last month will say again clubs District IV sure have least AMA Leader Member club AMA will soon began mailing some information leader membership would like clubs District IV send name address active leader member club name club affiliation will placed active leader member mailing list month GO TAKE KID FLYING AND SIGN UP NEW AMA MEMBER WE NEED THEM Modei Aviation o shows flight line picnic i i 11 [ AU 1 Alabama Florida / Georgia / Mississippi / Puerto Rico South Carolina Tenneaaee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 Sooth 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Phone 2051 322-2127 FAX 205 252-2e54 E-mail iemcneill@ianocom WEBPAGE Ed Hartley KCRC hltp/Iwwwdatawldcamllicrc Associate Vice Presidents Ron Chidgey 3713 Pampano Pensacola FL 32514 Wilhelmina Chihaaz 2826 Arbor Place Knoaville TN 37917 Jnhn G Cooper 4788 Cluister Cave Memphis TN 38118 James AIds 5428 Melwood Drive Jackuan MS 39211 William T Haywood 4 Rabin Circle Foley AL 36535 Karl Hansel 383 Briaiwaad #42 Meridian MS 39305 LouiSe Izzo 296 Huetridge Way Winterapringa FL 32708 Richard Jackson 2118 Tharnlee Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Chris Joiner 95 Lee Rd 238 Phenia City AL 36867 Dr John Marlin 2180 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Foebla Pass Asniatan AL 36206 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyrna GA 30082 Clifford Scholetield 4138 NW 33rd Place Gaineuville FL 32606 Frank Tiano 15300 Eatancia Lane Went Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Duzer 3804 N River Rd Gainesville GA 30506 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamare Manchester TN 37355 Joseph Micalizzi HC 566 Boa 10387 Pajardo Puerto Rica 00738 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fields 183W Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32148 Phone 804 684-2517 RC Costed Coordinator Kenneth BlackmaIl 207W Sandoreek Rd Enterprise AL 36330 Phone 334 347-4721 Don McGillivray Pres SW Aeromodelers Ft Myers FL writes 15 30 mm about right club meeting tape 60 mm too long Send tape HOW AIRPLANES FLY 14 MIN new AMA rule book Don got theyre going out today dont have new rule book street yet Im sending 97 book HOW AIRPLANES FLY excellent explains real airplane flight principles same Don going show tape Boy Scout Troop want 14 mm club write Ill mail Its free can keep Joe Sebastian Pres Mid South Squadron Hixson Tenn writes Send HOW AIRPLANES FLY tape 15 20 mm choice regular club meeting Allen Taylor CD Flying Griffins Griffin Ga writes Send HOW AIRPLANES FLYto add club video collection 15 30 mm about right meetings Re-located Ohioan now Largo Fla writes wing Adams Housecat am Don Kreis active member Riverside Hawks Piqua Ohio cant find club Largo vote discontinue covering AMA Council meetings mag cover Dist news instead Don Im mailing list AMA chartered clubs Fla thousands clubs Tampa area us want FLYiNG FIELD little airplanes perhaps no1 priority Let show what club did Gardendale AL area club Bham RC purchased land now almost paid same club Perrine Fla reported last year did bought 30 acres reclaimed strip land created Heaven-On-Earth flying field Dont take word look above permanent pavillion concrete shelters 9 10 stalls wooden tables flyers has long paved runway fenced bleachers 12 volt DC elec system powered wind generator did happen Easy answer Good leadership Now meet leaders Greg Battles Safety Officer Allen Moseley Secretary Treasurer Nick Neville IL Club President Horace Winette Horace second R important Club officials made possible purchase 30 acre juicy piece land have walked through necessary motions equip new field everything mentioned above need field club might consider going out digging up piece land BUYING like Club President Horace Winette others have done Ijust walked door morning trip DeLand Florida buddy Al Tuttle hosting 9th Annual Festival Giants large size scale aircraft sponsored DELAND GOLDEN HAWKS Club field end runway large airport full-size aircraft Al must doing something right because nearly 200 modelers showed up New York Tenn Virginia name over East Coast Huge fat expensive magnificent model airplanes far eye could see Im lying See picture below standing middle runway could have turned camera other way know what? hobby model airplanes changing Less competition leisurely just sitting asnund watching planes blabbing other flying airplanes relaxed atmosphere AMA changing too AIVIA service organization pledged among other things serve model builder flyer help have fun live changing world took pic yesterday show Arnold Marcus P-38 What see aluminum substance stuck balsa wood shape very effectively looks nice Arnold scratch-built 44 lb flyer 6 months 3 wheels fold up model flight 32 SACS engine want meet some important officials conducted 3 day monstrous affair above L-R Bill Johnson Chicago bragged crashed gate pay $3 get in. Wayne Toombs Buffalo NY charge flightline Don Lawson Georgetown Mass handled Groundskeeping Tom Beckman DeLand charge Security Marie Toombs charge Registration Al Tuttle himself CD Now meet important judges Giant Scale affair has JUDGES look planes over declare OK OK gentlemen above include Anthony Francis Al Tuttle again Bob Newland Paul Arnold Ken Potter Carl Schmaedig Jay Landgraf Assoc VP George Perryman Smyrna Georgia asked mention late Norm Purdy Norm founded TTOMA Club Thermal Thumbers Metro Atlanta Also edited newsletter Jr Birdman before AMA started up holding Georges Little Embro George winding Assoc VP Ward Van Duzer says CL News Dist V Recent Contest Chattanooga Meet Aaron Hoffman Kevin Stewast Bill Hubbard Jim Stewart Watt Moore TomLuperAIIinCLSTUNT 998 147 Illinois Indiana / Kentucky / Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656-3224 Home 708 457-0565 Fax 708 457-2177 sysbauer@charliecnsiitedu Associate Vice Presidents Illinois Deb & Scott Justice 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 796-7242 Hal Parenti 1920 Buckiegham Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Warden 400 Alden Dr Normsl IL 61 761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indiana Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 48733 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 Box 308 Burgle KY 40310 608 748-5834 Missouri Bob Underwood 32 Hollandbush Ct St Charles Mo 63304 Eve 314 939-3394 Ken Booher 1016 North East Barnes Dr Lees Summit MO 84086 818 524-7307 Frequency Coordinator Cal Orr RR 1 Box 1236 Higginsville MO 64037 660 564-6264 Fax 660 564-6285 Webmaster Gary Parenti 11001 Martindale Dr Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 531-9556 http//wwwcsamiitedul-amadiste/indeshtm district web page up running can link AMA home page use URI listed above club has web page have added district list club has event contest fly-in mall show whatever place web page information place picture favorite model aircraft SKOKIE IL Club #247 Chicagoland RC Modelers Inc has budding star its midst Steven Rosenblatt 13 years old shown Troublemaker 1973 design T Benedetto has 57 inch span 53 inch length weighs little over six pounds Monoote covered vinyl lettering Power Fox 45BB control Airtronics WARRENVILLE IL Club #640 Suburban RC Barnstormers holds New Years Fly-In welcome new year Attendance limited hardy souls showed up great time flying skis planes C Gros furnished information pictures built ramp snow carrier take-off contest held Picture has plane just leaving snow ramp Picture two has L R S Hernandez S Driza J Greetis S Ortez D West Note un-named snowman lineup JACKSONVILLE IL Club #1328 Jacksonville Propkickers busy bunch Last fall some visitors field Sam chapter 211 postal event Pictured J Schifko R Waser R Sisson January 1 1998 Presidents Cup Flyin held field weather cool 36 degrees sky clear wind could blow hat off head four brave entries C McCormick R Russell R Tendick B Ward Despite engines quitting deadstick landings planes suffered minor damage landing small tree F Nevin supplied pictures information first picture has R Tendick getting ready start trainer 40 Next shot ready line L R B Ward R Russell J Hunter J Alboff C McCormick BALL WIN MO Club #702 Lafayette Esquadrille held annual Stunt Scale contest Buder Park St Louis great Scale airplanes owned Gus Vogele Pictured Gus Fokker B-Ill Bindecker powered Fox 29 homemade throttle muffler Reported R Carr PALATINE IL Matt Hauser sent pictures two versions plane designed Both weigh about seven pounds left 46 powered the right has 65 up front Whats unique about planes completely disassemble picture two shows Model Aviation ge Aldrich 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 210 650-4707 Max Blase 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 817 662-5587 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 126/2 SE 35 Oklahoma City OK 73129 405 634-5331 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 4611 Gooch Dr Little Rock AR 72212 501 868-2604 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 intention producing column focus upon regional local activities needs within five state area District VIII Texas Oklahoma New Mexico Arkansas Louisiana Other writers will dwell upon national matters concerns within AMAI ask please consult remainder publication keep up national happenings concerns central task within District VIII function communication coordination modeling activitiesregionally intention visit local regional groups AMA members possible during 1998 effort will accomplished holding several gatherings associated regional modeling activities district meetings will very informal nature Because size District VIII unified single gathering would massive undertaking would now like solicit invitations regions within District VIII host such meetings Hopefully would coincide large traditional gatherings competitions fly-in non-flying events Possibly evening meetings between 2 day events Flying fellowship fun will commit attend gatherings possible Please contact telephone/fax 817 599-7131 105 North Brazos Street Weatherford Texas 76086 E-mail sfrank69@airmailnet Within dimension communication coordination Several years ago AMA discontinued sanctioning nonHying events such mall shows swap meets auctions static displays Since time individual club would simply send ad posted publication No scheduling assistance date coordination offered am now instituting voluntary service date scheduling coordination modeling activities would otherwise known appear print Mr Bill Lee has volunteered keep running calendar non-flying activities within district district Web master such has immediate knowledge both flying non-flying activities planning host non-flying activity please contact him solicit calendar information information will between two three months current will see publication will allow scheduling curtail unintentional overlapping activities will neither approve nor disallow nonsanctioned/non-flying event scheduling service will let know advance what others have already placed calendar Mr Lee can reached address published contest coordinator FF & CL E-mail billlee @cleafcom Sanctioning vs voluntary scheduling coordination activities seek sanctioning growing proportion non-competition unsanctioned activities non-flying events district could publicized better attended being advertised within district www site wwwAMA-Dist 8org have established policy within Web site publish sanctioned activities list non-sanctioned flying events sponsored chartered clubs additionally list non-flying events advertised non-flying events section magazine voluntarily date booked through Mr Lee Other activities sponsored individuals nonchartered clubs will listed within district Web site appropriateness will determined individual basis Mr Lee myself Once again am asking voluntarily contact Mr Lee inquire about previously booked activities subject protection formal competition sanctioning will eliminate unintentional inadvertent overlapping AMA Hall Fame council AMA past presidents has decided expand voting membership committee selects modelers will honored being placed AMA HOF district vice president has solicited appoint person committee have selected outgoing district vice president Mr George Aldrich serve capacity membership HOF himself 4 HOF members within District VIII recent activity being council member chairman AMA Museum committee makes him obvious choice Recognition fellowship AMA awarded its highest level membership recognition two longtime modelers supporters aeromodeling lifelong volunteers AMA Bud Tenny Jess Shepherd thus honored during Indoor flying competition during January 1998 see photo What see column what get Either personally attending club meetings regional meetings non-flying events flying activities sanctioned competitions 237 chartered clubs hundreds activities happening throughout district obviously cannot attend Im seeking assistance have activities happenings within region club please see am informed will assist anyway can national regional concerns know concerns can assist As time permits read literature concerning modeling sent So may aware activities area please see am included PR mailing list upon newsletter list Sandy Frank 998 149 Associate Vice Presidents Bedford TX January 4 1998 Indoor meet Fellowship just award highest level membership AMA offers anyone Two very own Bud Tenny Jess Sheppard honored lifelong efforts work behalf aeromodeling Academy Bud left picture Jess right retiring council member George Aldrich making presentation highest example fellowship camaraderie within modeling community seen during mid winter Indoor event Well done Associate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Tray Lapp 1618 Houston Dr Bismarck ND 58504 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sal ins KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Letter Russ Miller Thought would drop line results [6th annual] fun fly first-place winners Timed Flight 2/2 minJeff Stremich Fargo ND Carrier LandingScot Genoch Mapleton ND Glow Plug RaceDan Loegering Fargo ND Cross Country Race 92 minAI Foell Casselton ND perfect day fun fly 30 pilots registered Also Sept 14 2nd annual float fly Beaver Lake big crowd getting interested time JimE Dakota SkyMasters Casselton ND Casselton fun fly Aug 10 1997 Sig models picture Beaver Lake summer 1997 Lincoln Sky Knights have busy little over year ago informed land leasing sold Soon after began search new home club able find 20-acre piece land near Lincoln new site includes really well equipped clubhouse water electricity heater refrigerator stove impound station handicap accessible portable toilet sun deck areas flying site completely handicap accessible members have donated folding chairs picnic tables have wonderful new home runway four hundred feet long forty feet wide asphalt also grass strip runs southeast diagonal North/South hard surface runway East runway pond under development now should fine place enjoy float planes boats future plans expand already large parking area groom large camping area build bigger sun shade maybe playground small children visiting Sky Knights facility new home located East Lincoln Nebraska 1 34th Street Waverly Rd Interstate 1-80 exit Waverly exit travel East Watch signs Amberly Rd right Once youre Amberly follow street till see 134th street sign turn North travel over Highway 6 railroad continue North till see Waverly Rd will see club house facilities North East Intersection Some planning future also includes some kind open house everyone visit new home Sky Knights also lost good friend well known builder Mr Don Neill Lincoln plans organize have sanctioned annual fun fly strictly scale aircraft honor Dons fantastic ability create wonderful scale aircraft As has said before miss him much Please make plans visit great flying club location next trip through midwest Everyone welcome As quoted members has fun Gregg Meyer Vice President Lincoln Sky Knights Russ know highly irregular publish below article column feel Don Neill exception rule club community hobby has lost true friend Don Neill long time member Lincoln Sky Knights passed away unexpectedly May Don meticulous builder flier member Lincoln Sky Knights man admired liked anyone met him building abilities known throughout United States abroad creations hangs display Universal Studios Orlando Florida after being used filming Rocketeer Its difficult deal loss words difficult describe what Don meant us hobby general Tom Boyd past AVP District IX read below poem Dons funeral helped deal loss may help others time grief Author unknown Submitted Jock Sibert VP District IX Nebraska What good friend dies lash out anger curse skies grasp hard denial means weak effort kindle comfort seek What good friend dies Once lifes breath precious give chest last rise haste take blame no other fault kneel earth deem happiness halt What good friend dies him time both good bad lie cast aside past memories hurt too much struggle fight last lingering touch What good friend dies tears have cried No matter much no matter hard try thing say farewell Goodbye Model Aviation er Russ Miller What Good Friend Dies Submitted Jack Sibert VP District IX Nebraska ona / California / Hawaii Nevada Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone 602 708-0222 E-mail richh@primenetcom http//wwwama-1 Ocorn/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 last months column additional AVPs coordinators Flying Site Assistance. April 1993 Property Acquisition Development Committee proposed establishment Flying Site Assistance Fund assist clubs modeling associations critical flying site acquisition development issues AMA Executive Council approved proposal established fund allocating annual budget based formula 25 per open/senior member Using 1997 membership numbers approximately $31000 has allocated flying site assistance 1998 Recognizably woefully inadequate amount AMA membership declines annual allocation unfortunately declines well Given relatively small amount money available Council has limited expenditures fund projects large focus multi-venue multi-use facilities public sites support two clubs areas critical site issues exist Faced numerous critical site issues District X has aggressively sought funds has received AMA support through funding assistance several key projects 1994 significant portion fund used support AMA Western Regional Flying Site project Visalia CA 1996 $10000 granted TIMPA completion Tucson International Modelplex Park Tucson AZ $5000 dollars donated Save Mile Square Park Committee efforts Orange County CA Most recently 1997 $10000 granted Pomona Valley Aeromodelers development new public flying site Prado Dam Recreation area western San Bernardino County 1998 seeking continued support Save Mile Square Park effort funding development Educational Flight Range partnership Cal Poly State University San Luis Obispo CA last project extremely exciting through partnering Cal Polys Aeronautical Engineering Department AMA has opportunity establish essence West Coast Aeromodeling Education Center Though fund has instrumental addressing some critical funding issues just nor will enough money address funding issues associated efforts acquire develop maintain flying sites As District VP will continue working Executive Council seeking additional possibly alternative funding Flying Site Assistance Program will continue advocate key flying site projects within District However would ask Club club officer club member recognize program intended help clubs help themselves equally vtable resource ideas information ways clubs can become self-sufficient access local resources resolve funding issues AMA Executive Council taking Flying Assistance Program step further creating national Eying Site Committee encouraging district form district level committee deal flying site issues within District District X once again taking lead forming free standing association model clubs address critical issue Organized AMA Chapter Western States Modelers Association being developed not-for-profit corporation dedicated acquisition development retention aeromodeling facilities within District organization has its roots Expo Planning Committee plans use proceeds event establish funding source effort Additional information WSMA available through District X Web Page /wwwama-10comlama Till next time. Keepem safe Keepem flyn 998 151 Club President Bob Lang L wife Maxine host Palomar RC Flyers annual Christmas banquet Barn San Marcos CA Guests included Don Gulihur R President San Diego Co Association Model Clubs Thanks wonderful evening Whos afraid Big Bad El Niiio rest nation portions California coast hunker down Winter Soaring enthusiasts enjoy great soaring conditions Torrey Pines Glider Port La Jolla Ca north San Diego AMA President Dave Brown presents Addie Naccarato L AMAs Fellow Award life time achievement aeromodeling award reflects Addies tremendous service aeromodeling community through operations Naccaratos Hobby Hangar Burbank CA youth educational programs sponsored Black Sheep Exhibition Squadron prestigious award presented Addie District X membership meeting during IMS Hobby Show January 11 1998 recognition Addles 60 plus years service Model Aviation Representatives Pomona Valley Aeromodelers receive AMA funding assistance development public flying site Prado Regional Park Eli 11 [sDTIE 11 ls] Alaska Idaho Montana / Oregon / Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 9721 3-0090 503 234-4439 EMAIL vpxi@pacifiercom Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 15618 NE 56th Way Redmond WA 98052 Al Culver Boa 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkinson 319 Yellowstone Billings MT 56101 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Reeves Lippincott 1201 Farrow Circle Anchorage AK 99504-2237 Mike Hazel 1073 Windemere Dr NW Salem OR 97304 Bruce Nelson 807 B Vicksburg St Spokane WA 69208 Dick Wickline PO Eon 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 John Hanson Id-Cities R/C Modelers wrote 57 intrepid rc fliers showed up first Polar Bear Fly Jan 1 98 event organized Bill Greger 97 President th club said event manifestation cabin fever amongst faithful day 40 F cloudy flying intense five airplanes air almost day long waiting line pilot stations Hot dogs chili served lunch great choice cold day Good news/bad news stuff bad after successful years Farragut Flyers have decided running Scalemasters Qualifier has become too much burden Thats disappointment because very good event run absolutely beautiful environment good news Grande Ronde Bush Pilots will run Scalemasters Qualifier essentially replacing Scale Contest August qualifier Bush Pilots plan among other things upgrading grass runway field south La Grande Parking will much improved will include RV parking duration dates 14-16 Aug Graham Hicks contact 900 Main La Grande OR 97850 Grahams e-mail gramhix@eonicom Wil Byers sent info about incredible place event An Alpine Soaring Vacation & Fun Fly June 26-29 1998 Wallowa Lake Oregon Come share fun Alpine Soaring likes have never seen Come R/C soar us atop mount Howard Wallowa Lake Ride gondola 4000 feet top world soar model 8300 ASL Next take road trip group Soar Heads Memaloose airstrip via Imnaha OR Eat famous Imnaha cafe built 1903 visit oldest post office Oregon travel Memaloose soar model over Hells Canyon deepest canyon North America landing zone Memaloose airstrip meadow grass 3300 feet long scenery has no equal Realistically can expect thermals drift up canyon walls 2000 feet-per-minute soaring spectacular proportions Fly big small scale non scale glider PSS No matter come share us Sponsored Mid Columbia Soarers event cost Free Donations welcome Insurance Yes AMA Required Contact Wil Byers 3540 Eastlake Dr W Richland WA 99353 509-627-5224 wilbyers@aolcom Some time ago told about young man Ryan Cunningham facing kidney transplant Prior surgery TnCities Modelers Desert Flyers numerous others gave Ryan everything need fly R/C model Well according Larry Mitchell Ryans transplant success recovering fine order model building also success since finished plane brought TRCM Fun Fly last May made flight group bad considering hed soloed just before surgery Ryan will graduate high school spring graduation picture holding J-3 Cub built school project project scored Excellent Ryans teacher Ryan going attend Vancouver branch WSU fall Lets join clubs individuals concerned wishing Ryan best everything future endeavors Ryan Cunningham Stick 20 Mike Hazel sent following 27th annual NW Control-Line Regionals will take place Roseburg Oregon May 22 thru 24 Since moving Roseburg site 96 event extravaganza has continued grow popularity among contestants spectators management Regionals has turned over special committee comprised members Umpqua Valley Modelers Eugene Propspinners Western Oregon Control Line Flyers cotnmittee has worked hard fine tuning already well-honed event year Aerobatics Scale fliers will note improved schedule designed handle increasing entry folks Last years experiment CL float plane flying success pond flying area has improved enlarged As always contest features full selection Aerobatics Speed Racing Combat Scale Carrier events including some trophy divisions kids on-site amenities top class include several hobby vendors food concessions modelers meeting place inside airport hangar havent already received information flyer contact Craig Bartlett 205 NE Cedar Lane Corvallis Oregon 97330 541 745-2025 Celebration Silent Flight 2-3 May Fern Prairie field Washougal event electrics gliders Contact Jerry Holcomb enjoy pure enjoyment happens flying off water have number fine events attend spring Barons will have float fly Jump Off Joe Lake 2-3 May Contact Tony Worman 509-2389 157 6th Annual Snake River Float Fly Lewis Clark R/C Model Club May lOon Snake River Clarkston WA Contact Alan Russell 509-758-3759 3031 May Farragut Fliers will host Spring Float Fly Ccoclalla WA Matt Jacobson 208-773-4222 contact TCRCMs 5th Annual Float Fly takes place Leslie Grove Park Columbia River Richland June 6th Contact Ron Gibby 509-946-5356 Plat Float Fly has moved 20-21 June long time early June dates Put Umpqua Valley Modelers Plat Reservoir just east Sutherlin OR contact John James 54 1-8637400 happen Alaska around 4th July can attend 7th Annual Water N Wheels Contest Fairbanks Put Midnight Sun R/C Club includes Pattern Scale flying night long both land water flying available Contact Jesse Mack 907-457-7338 11-12 July week before Granddaddy em Sky Knights Portland OR present NW Seaplane Championships Pine Hollow Reservoir near Wamic OR Contact Guy Foreman 503257-8841 Model Aviation s gang flew TCRCMs Polar Bear 98
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A News Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 WA 2 1 1f Ip i N ii i u Prater Museum Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 month pleasure introduce Rich LaGrange new Registrar/Librarian Dick Kennison retired position January year know Dick deep knowledge aspects aviation history know irreplaceable continues involved museum despite hectic first year retirement However Rich brings job own strengths unique qualities Im sure will leave legacy own proud institution because has very interesting background personality Rich born loving family Grinnell Iowa studied electronics Central Technical Institute Kansas City holds degree electronic engineering technology used education St Louis working Maconnell Douglas Corporation doing fatigue static testing structures dynamics laboratory got work F-4 Phantom Gemini space capsule said Rich know sounds great resistor resistor no matter what its Rich moved Muncie 1969 work engineer Indiana Michigan Electric Company first worked field engineer laying out poles lines moved customer services areas Rich excels figured out what people needed handled customer complaints What job Later moved marketing light shone promoting use electric heat process heating moved computer coordinator position wrote programs applications support marketing customer services Eventually Rich became person organized important special events major electric users related industry magnates Imagine having job main responsibility going trade shows organizing golfing events fishing trips breakfasts dinners Its no wonder Rich main organizers Grand Event held conjunction Homecoming June 13-14 year Unfortunately after 25 years 5 months service Rich lost job because corporate restructuring 5 months important because employees less 25 years employment lost job retirement year before Rich started flying Radio Control RC brother back home two RC airplanes never flown because no around teach him fly Perhaps coincidence perhaps Rich power company representative helped negotiate installation power service Muncie site sparked fire lobbied wife two years until finally suggested ask brother about two models hanging around garage Now something fly Rich put everything cardboard box brought out Muncie site set grass next runway Local AMA Sky Chief Bill Green came over offered assistance Bill would take off land plane day took off gave transmitter wandered off land plane own succeeded last pilot what pilot Rich flies month year almost day its possible thought Id get bored once learned fly fly fun gets said Like almost everyone else Richs actual modeling experience goes back youth Rich has always quite tinkerer recently acquired old rocket reminded him childhood project laughing told story time heals sorts pain used build small homemade rockets out brass tubing stuff found junk piles said made own rocket fuel potassium nitrite sugar cheap powerful much better blasting powder rocket fuel day crammed too much down rocket unfortunately nozzle also plugged Instead blasting off blasted apart blew hole arm showed ugly scar Rich started working library volunteer day walked Dicks work area saw sorts piles magazines books looked like needed lots help said also saw Sheila museum store needed someone watch place went lunch also volunteered help Pretty soon working weekends spending lots time museum would go home night read hooks magazines about model aviation could get hands Theres thing should know about Rich gets interested something goes way got computers wife said saw six months back head said Ive got admit model aviation has got hold like nothing have ever done before used avid fisherman After flew first time sold bass boat havent touched golf clubs since either asked Rich about likes working library said didnt believe Dick really intended retire until last week saw really going stayed side hour day Theres just no way anyone could fill shoes Maybe Rich doing great job own shoes wearing out looking information doing research day learn something new some requests get awesome like guy Germany wants list book have guy cant figure out attach rudder plane hes building calls AMA help couldnt introduce Rich mentioning involvement Grand Event Homecoming Last year Rich part planning committee complete control over flight assisted programs course weather lousy rain said turnout fantastic two days still did 168 buddy-box flights asked him what thought about years event said year am planning no rain expanded flightline operations Id like see public have better view airplanes manufacturers have chance show off products have exclusive use microphone haif-hour two three times day would beneficial everyone will have exhibitors attractions both novice experienced modeler Last year food good band great atmosphere friendly year Im going take time savor moment Thats spirit Rich 998 139 View HQ See Page 168 way iw~ UF1W ULTF9K2*IW\V AMAs HistoryPast Present Future John Worth Year Pioneer during will celebrate theme what being called Eagles II successor event Celebration Eagles gathering 1996 focus active modelers modeling personalities 50 years ago automatically refers now age 70 older 14 older 1942 such personalities still us no attempt all-inclusive following famous names come mind easily Chuck Hollinger Al Lehmberg Bill Netzeband Frank Parmenter Charlie Reed Francis Reynolds Bob Bienenstein Jim Bohash JC Mad Man Yates Jack Albrecht Jim Alaback George Bucic Dick Carson Roy Clough Joe Dallaire Les Hard Joe Kovel Lew Mahieu Bob Rich Ed Shipe Richard Tanis Evan Towne Dale Willoughby George Buso Leroy Weber Joe Wagner Waldon Smith Louis Bargo George Steiner Ed Henry Sid Miller Len Purdy Miles Reed Herb WahI Dick Tichenor Joe Foster Randy Randolph Bill Bennett Keith Storey Dick Sherman Joe Elgin Doug Spreng Art Schroeder Jim Saftig Joe Konefes Ed Konefes Bob Oslan Ed Southwick Leo Garringer George Brown Vein Krehbiel kind listing could go on above enough provide feeling thinking about pioneers creates What may interesting about names however thatand may surprise old-timersnone above AMAs Hall Fame Before year out some people will Hall Fame will probably betheres no guarantee simply because someone well-known famous Hall Fame recognition will forthcoming As have noted before first requirement candidate nominatedno nomination no listing voting ballot quite few above names have nominated before Some have voting list several years years others chosen system allows year elected Another interesting detail some names other Halls Fame Besides AMAs overall Hall Fame others such National Free Flight Societys HOF the Society Antique Modelers the Vintage R/C Society etc So uncommon Hall Fame another Food thought Eagles II event Muncie year kickoff SAM [Society Antique Modelers] Annual Championships September 13-18 will two happenings pioneers will gather recognized regardless Hall Fame status first Friday evening September 11 will Pioneers Party AMA Museum second will next night Saturday September 12 hanquet hall Ball State University Muncie scene 1996 Celebration Eagles ceremony 1998 banquet will feature both Hall Fame Pioneer recognition Any AMA members friends family members invited come both Pioneers Party Eagles II banquet Only banquet requires advance registration payment admission written invitations events will sent current AMA Hall Famerseveryone else hereby notified wish attend either both 1998 events registration form information should requested AMA Headquarters Included information will listing Muncie area hotels/motels Reservations accommodations will have made independently AMA although may helpful inquire hotel motel special AMA rate availablemany places expected offer such rate came original Celebration Eagles say theyll back Eagles II will famous pioneers present addition couldnt make 1996 event have indicated might able come 1998 event Among hope see Bill Winter Frank Zaic Bob Cahill Mike Granieri Hurst Bowers Walt Good Ben Shereshaw Joe Elgin another month hope have confirmation number other pioneers will publish come bonus feature years event will attendance two famous international visitors Ron Moulton Henry J Nicholls both coming England think both will have some worthwhile things say banquet Saturday Pioneers Party will also serve Henry Js 89th birthday celebration will actually history making can part of 1996 Celebration Eagles said among greatest events lives think 1998 event will too have done already start planning now Muncie Septemberthe potential great experience developing rapidly should part Model Aviation eeting Minutes Available complete copy approved minutes quarterly Executive Council meeting available AMA member request copy most-recently approved minutes will provided no charge Council meets quarterly minutes given meeting approved following meeting Additional copies minutes other meetings $5 shipping handling charge Requests may submitted AMA Administration telephone via fax writing Minutes recent Council meeting will also posted AMA bulletin board Aeromodeler s Airway telephone requests dial 765 287-1256 extension 201 210 fax requests use 765 7410057 $10 minimum credit card orders event very well received Mike Stokes AMA Education Coordinator 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 Following through theme spoke last months column introduction model aviation must take place local level can provide guidance moral support AMA Headquarters physically possible us directly involved program takes place level reason local club members must become involved communities order promote model aviation just finished article January 1998 issue Aviation Modeller International titled catch em young puts things pretty clear perspective Quoting article Maybe time stop being complacent just merely selfish involvement chosen sport get out put something back publication first Focus Education column have received quite few requests information develop educational program locally have already learned first question ask What age group involved have Educators Packet available interested all-inclusive Focused has primarily elementary education level grades 5-8 seed planting Programs available address age group arc identified packet AMA Delta Dart Program program very much alive well really backbone AMAs model aviation classroom today Delta Dart program continues provide youngsters thrill accomplishment having built model airplane having actually fly fact also learned something about math science history social studies other traditional educational subjects may apparent rest assured learning has taken place Note January 31 Joe Beshar former District II VP held Delta Dart class Teteboro Airport New Jersey wont steal Joes thunderhe sending report event will publish column near futurebut Bring World Classroom Developed Midwest Products Co Inc Educational Products Division Students literally Build Answers gaining practical construction thinking skills hands-on activities answer questions such Can mousetrap really power vehicle What makes bridge strong does heavy ship stay afloat airplanes fly Learning Packets Peck-Polymers Developed Peck Polymers using thoroughly tested designs models teach basics aerodynamics Pecks Learning Packets designed specifically schools scouts clubs wishing introduce aviation young people Learning Packets available organizations substantial savings over individual kits Other programs available proceed through 12th grade programs have developed privately available fee Names addresses phone numbers included programs description Radio Control currently popular part hobby majority membership reasons everyone Before go too far subject will stop Gordon Schimmel Education Committee Chairman will writing Focus Education column next month will discuss subject detail Last month mentioned several individuals have taken upon themselves plant seed aviation todays young people mentioned Dick Baxter Laguna Nigel California received intriguing letter Dick highlighting program has developed throughout past 10 years some areas concern has noted enough space left months column review Dicks letter depth area feel needs addressed flying sites read gymnasiums As members well aware AMA has developed will provide upon request excellent publication titled Getting Keeping Flying Sites fact video available clubs working government agencies park departments acquiring/developing flying sites However no information pertaining acquisition indoor flying sites know some clubs individuals have access school gymnasiums auditoriums hangars other large indoor facilities ask members let know what procedures go through order obtain use facilities Some questions come mind immediately original contact person principal school board teacher airport manager etc What requirements/rules bad negotiated order use facility long arrangement good What has impact program have interest future have experience gaining use indoor facilities ask please share information What will end expand AMAs flying site acquisition guide include indoor flying sites have questions what format use dont worry will take input written paper napkins E-mail mikes @ modelaircraftorg send snail mail AMA Headquarters Attn Education Coordinator 5151 E Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Fax 765 289-4248 would prefer information writing dictation good future installments column will return other areas Dick addressed month however will let reflect part Baxters Flying Circus photos below will close months column another Education Committee members biography May1998 141 Doug Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Fernwood Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 787-7454 thing have learned rain umbrella protection shower bath two auditors scheduled begin work books records AMA year ended 12/31/97 February 23 1998 As soon get results audit will begin furnishing some information about operations year Preliminary numbers indicate bad year AMA very interested assisting clubs obtaining keeping flying fields easy thing modelers have involved development fields during time have flying model airplanes Sometimes finding field very difficult chore look What should prepared What kind deal should try negotiate owner should begin trying acquire new flying site Obviously answers questions would depend whether park land government program abandoned airfield farmers property available land might buy AMA has great deal information regarding acquisitions flying fields information fills two-inch loose-leaf 3-ring binder notebook available use Its old everything wanted know afraid ask routine having problems area call district vice president someone headquarters may offer some assistance AMA has around since 1936 has acquired lot information about lot things addition printed information live bodies can offer assistance problem have cannot share what know help problems unless ask questions request assistance important individuals clubs realize cannot leg-work can assist providing information use preparing presentations City Councils government agencies etc will have major portion work same premise can see have frequencies insurance help flying field things necessary enjoy flying aircraft have build airplane learn fly fly yourself can help cant Speaking doing need know what would like AMA you sport flier have set concerns contest flier have another set concerns serving manner helpful contact us see what want workable might benefit other people well Please have problem concern notify us can try help As considering what AMA might remember policing organization cannot dictate club what will internal club squabbles cannot solve Let us hear Until later h features Rocco Ferrario Napa California Rocco responsible developing Flying Physics middle school science curriculum ever individual personified term enthusiasm individual would have Rocco Ferrario own words As kid went Redwood Middle School three years loved would haul planes rockets school backpack sneak out behind gym fly planes make bunch noise usually get some trouble Well now its 23 years later Im still sneaking out behind gym making noise getting trouble course now get paid Rocco has teaching Redwood Middle School Napa California 10 years During time has feverishly promoting model aviation science activity Originally starting Delta Dart found bit fragile outdoors designed Siouz-Z-Q model used Roccos 7th grade science class quickly spread other 7th grade science classes Coupled Estes rocket unit follow-up program 8th grade science teachers Rocco soon 1200 kids flying Redwood Middle School Roccos Ferrarioss Flying Physics born out endeavor resulting middle school 7th graders Napa now building flying Sioux-Z-Q models Noted lively motivating instruction style Rocco has recognized Rotary Teacher Year District Science Mentor District Curriculum Coordinator year Rocco serving Distinguished Teacher Residence Humboldt State University teaching supervising years candidates Teacher Preparation Roccos wife Kim first-grade teacher provides tremendous encouragement support program full-time mom daughter Elyse son Anthony Roccos own words Taxi cab driver circus ring leader homework/violin monitor Kim full-service mommy still maintaining sanityso far School soon out summer What plans involve teaching youngster fly Time passes faster think Til next month 1 11 [ok mum 1] 1 i Iowa / Michigan Minnesota Wisconsin Associate Vice Presidents 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 Lindstrorn 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 District VII column will return upcoming issue 142 Model Aviation ecticut / Maine Massachusetts New Hampshire Rhode Island Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 AlIen Road Billerica MA 01 821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-31 46 MC McGuffin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 03106-1 077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 8 Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001 -2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1 866 next five pictures sent Andy Figlar Connecticut Model Airplane Club Stratford Ct months column will consist pictures sent some District modelers try use pictures sent sometimes printable Also some months abundance material possible use everything time enough space no longer timely following Past CMAC president Bob Hilker holds photos Discover Flying Club Joe Maffes Ugly Stick OS 61 power Cape Cod sent Ed McCarty Vin Fusco getting -scale P-51 ready early morning flight Bob Reddy Harry Hasedt Phil Temple assist SOUTHERN NH FLYING EAGLES FLOAT FLY-IN Bob Spear CD event held second weekend September about 38 pilots over 50 aircraft pictures sent Harry Newman Some people involved operating Float Fly No captions received cannot name GEORGE WILSON District frequency coordinator also active Discover Hying R/C Club writes monthly column ModelAjiplane News called Scratch Builder photo shows Eleanor Wilson holdino latest desien called Scratchy 998 143 Bob Reddy working Bridi Ultimate Kacs powered OS 61 few aircraft Southern NH Float Fly aT aircraft Float Fly Discover Flying R/C Club display EAA Fly-in Marstons Mills Airport Phil Temple readies 70-inch Super Buckaneer another flight OS 91 4cycle power Participants Novice pattern contest Marstons Mills Airport sponsored Discover Flying RIC Club Bunky Buote CD Ray Hinds A-scale J-3 mj -1 11 IU ElM 11 iI t — New Jersey/ New YorI& 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 @ idtnet Daee Babcock 445 Stocktov Street Hightstovv NJ ees2S-4551 Roy Brown USAF AFCENT CMR 485 SOX 585 APO AS 09703 Vince Jallano 18 Shorereck Rd Reel0 Pt Ne, Yodr NY 177e Ray Joschbas 59 Livv9slov Street St Jawes NY 11 7e0 James M Lewis PO 81 Ogdevburg NY 13e69-0551 Bob McKay 159W E0verd St Iselac NJ 08830 Dave Mathewson Soc 613 Cawiles NY 13031 Tom Morray 31 voorhees Drive Baskivg Ridge NJ 07920 Marlene Nikodew 407 Willow Street Lvokpvrt NY 14094 Bill Poylhress 2 Hemlock Cccv SoogvSiev NY t2d77 Adam Settler dl Perry Aceoce Lolhaw NY t Sit S-2d33 Terry Terrevoire tOt Swilhtietd Dr evdicoo NY t3785-d329 Freqoency Coordleator Len Seater 53 AirpoS Dr Dowego Ceonty AirpoS Feltoc NY 13069 315 598-8093 Bob Kern president Islanders Model Airplane ClUb reports instrumental helping members Junior Girl Scout Troop 1889 earn Aerospace badge during demonstration conducted December Bob took 40 size trainerr 27% Cap 232 RC flight simulator event help create interest After hands-on description flight controls transmitter operations students split three groups group participated RC flight simulation kite building assembling flying balsa gliders Bob states girls showed keen interest subject asked very good questions quite attentive thanks Bob sending pictures description Bob Kern three students simulator Early January found southern New Jersey annual awards banquet Atlantic County Skyblazers addition unique gift exchange game presentation during Dave Lockhart Ron Lockhart Bob Osenenko crowned top three fliers yearr treated very enjoyable talk David Allen Dave fifth generation hot air balloonist family history includes stories some very unusual early balloon/parachute stunts interesting pieces information gleaned talk origin word pilot Care guess Balloonist David Allen chats Luke Wehmuller following weekend Bob Clemens President Western New York Free Flight Societyr invited Buffalo witness Indoor contests Alumni Hall University Buffalo site event No-cal Scaler Limited Penny Planer Bostonian Intermediate Stick Easy B events day Never feel like have ten thumbs look intricate nature Indoor rubber- electric- powered models Irve started quite few. am going complete Bostonian Super Connie Greg Gallo Bostonian Judge Hugh Jones came over Rochester help event February 7th busy day local scene Central Jersey Radio Control Club held its annual flea market morning event well attended As case events shopper could find everything related hobby lot stuff ancillary hobby generous definition word Honey since youre going airplane flea-market would clean out basement Food merchandise good crowd resulted fun time attendance Brian Silversmith r negotiates price Al Friedrichs CJRCC fleamarket tables capped off Saturday aeromodeling activities very pleasant visit 25th anniversary banquet Jersey Coast Sport Fliers Since its beginning 1973 club has grown steadily now boasts annual membership excess 200 club provided attendee gift item women table given bud vase flowers small Jersey Coast Sport Fliers pennant Nice touch venerable Ed Runkle newsletter editor club proved man talents being named flier year special moment evening introduction four charter members club presented plaque signifying 25 years dedication idea developed years ago Congratulations Jersey Coast Sport Flier Charter Members Gene Cattani Larry Larsen Lany Cressmen Charles Wehler Remember youre having event take picture add paragraph send Model Aviation ciete Vice Presidents Award winners Ron Lockhartr Dave Lockhart Bob Osenenko Em] kil1 [eiIIE 11 1e] bE Ohio / Pennsylvania / West Virginia Bob Brown Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 614 8911643 David H EllIs 5261 DeWitt Rood Cross Laces WV 25313-1209 304 776-1408 Nelson Goold 1944 Idaho Street Allentown PA 16103-8519 610 797-6097 John Hathaway 102 Woodmern Drrve New Stanton PA 15672-9449 1412 925-3266 Donald Klopp 637 Hamilton Court trappe PA 18426-2256 610 409-0129 Frank Noll 4573 Lamme Road Dayton OH 45449 937 435-9232 Manhew Turowohi 9963 Boo 294 Dogwood Drive Drums PA 16222 717 622-0435 Joseph 8 Viola9 1381 Cranbrovk Drive PO 800851 Maumee OH d3037-3062 Freqoency Coordinator John Conle 1012 wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Club newsletters provide intelligent means conveying ideas everyone within clubrs roster attempt understand desires membership Vice President does read newsletters Thanks extended newsletter editors great effort put forth Recently several newsletters have mentioned need AMA required identification models newsletter mentioned fact flyer lost model returned three different times simply because AMA label requirement Another newsletter mentioned label provided necessary proof ownership crossing Canadian border Although simple process please make sure models identified H/C AVIATION COUNTRY CLUB Columbus Ohio region District III fortunate have R/C Aviation Country Club located close proximity year schedule includes Kyosho Heli-Challenge Fun Fly May 29-31 District III IMAA Mini Fest July 25th Heli-Internationals August 5-9 year Heli Internationals scheduled same weekend major event drag strip next door Housing will premium Call Becky Robb 740 928-5300 additional information READING FLYING DUTCHMEN AEROMODELERS Flying Dutchmen utilized Fairgrounds Square Mall Reading Pennsylvania annual mall show David Moodhart provided following pictures Flying Dutchmen President Bob Fryer stands behind flying saucer would like special after hours tour US Air Force Museum Thats just item agenda Dayton Ohio Giant Scalers US Air Force Museum Fly-in September 4th 5th 6th Contact Frank Noll Jr 937 4359232 additional information picture below illustrates huge site What could ask Stearman runway Air Force Museum EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA ACTIVITY AVP Nelson Gould provided following information pictures Participants great Moon Lake Fly Montrose Club house former guard shack donated club Beautiful models Quakertown Fly-In MODEL AVIATION Quite often asked. isnt picture Model Aviation answer didnt send Vice President Seriously club have worthwhile experience aeromodeling desire little notoriety send Bob Brown short descriptive paragraph supporting pictures subjects pictures should identified 998 145 Flying Dutchmens fine mall display Rest Relaxation Moon Lake U] iI[eULUI Delaware / District Columbia Maryland /North Carolina Virginia Chuck Foreman Vice President 412 Pine Cone Ct Kill Devil Hill NC 27948 Phone 919 1-5855 Fax 919 441-6554 cforeman @ modelaircraftorg Associate Vice Presidents George Abbott 8712 Westlake Court Raleigh NC 27613 Home Phone 919 848-6719 E-Mail GAbbott462@aolcom Robert E Babura 117 Otis Dr Severn MD 21144-1130 Home Phone 410 969-9356 E-Mail bbabura@junocom Steve Moulton 2217 Johnstown Rd Chesapeake VA 23322 Home Phone 757 421-4545 Office Phone 757 431 -6D09 Fax 804 463-8411 E-Mail moultons@mindspringcom Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Ave Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Home Phone 540 943-1684 E-Mail flyrrs@cfwcom John Stare 826 Marl Pit Rd Middletown DE 19709 Home Phone 302 376-7154 E-Mail drcs38@aolcom Bliss Teague 625 5th Ave SW HiCkory North Carolina 28602 Home Phone 704 324-2164 Office Phone 704 733-9228 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobuccl 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 910 488-5986 District IV R/C Contest Coordinator note Jack Cash new RIC Contest coordinator Please take couple lines next column alert everyone fact am traveling ask get sanction requests early possible Also please post pager numher 888-618-0553 E-Mail address jscashjr@cyberunnet can reached thru either methods emergency Jacks mailing address competition section magazine Valley Radio Control Flying Club article Sue Schrock appeared Flying Times newsletter Valley Radio Control Flying Club recent executive council meeting AMA decided lower youth membership $100 idea heing cost membership AMA should keep young person enjoying sport flying model airplanes am proposing Valley R/C Hying Club also adopt policy offering free sponsored membership youth under 19 thro July 1st 1998 youth membership would encoumge club members help young people join activities club young person has shown interest flying club member would propose sponsor young member following year sponsor would necessarily instructor youth would take active role encouraging member building projects planning regular visits flying site sponsor would keep touch instructor work young person safety techniques simply serve adult advocate him Excellent idea Sue Keep up good work hope other clubs District IV same similar program Triad Aeromodelers Lexington NC letter received Bob Satow President Triad Aeromodelers Thought may interest other clubs District IV update contacted about early last spring time club lost flying site county land fill due persons noise complaint also midst negotiating city council Lexington use closed land fill sought help guidance AMA staff Muncie during negotiations city work city came dead end council voted deny use city land fill point spirit membership quite low After year flying site membership dropped 50 about 25 25 determined stay together concentrated effort made find new site Ads placed newspapers Interviews given television newspaper reporters resulting articles Flyers placed everywhere did provide several leads got hopes up several times prospective site two major drawbackstoo close houses inaccessible no over fly area etc Through member contact did find property looked promising 18 acres stretched out north south 2000 ft long rectangle located flood plain area prohibits housing development near very busy railroad track police academy firing range couple major obstacles evident about 2 acres woods blocked out half property other owner would lease property make long story little shorter bit bullet decided purchase land became incorporated sold shares membership raised sufficient funds pay 50% purchase price fortunate owner willing finance balance over period three years funds raised left enough clear trees stump removal cheap make other site improvements just bought property end August 1997 work has already accomplished phenomenal course lot work remains done enthusiasm generated within club assures will completed pride established knowing own field unbelievable Let other clubs have lost field know old adage true will way John Stare AVP Delaware Please welcome John Stare new Associate Vice President state Delaware John will replacing Scotty Moyer has served very long time Scotty retiring getting involved other things along modeling will some other changes District IV AVPs assigned area serve changes being done District IV will have better coverage AVP area will best serve membership Dick Smith AVP Virginia Valley R/C Flying Club has taken AMAs lead offering $100 annual junior memberships reducing Clubs junior membership fee also $100 another positive step club has taken attract todays youth model aviation demonstrates forward thinking June 27th-28th Valley RIC Flying Club will hosting 14th Annual Ray Gordon Memorial Jumbo Fly-in IMAA biggest flying event part VA has grown year flyers states making annual must attend fly-ins year again Dave Patrick world class flyer TOC competitor will returning fly TOC planes also rumored some other top flyers may attend also So dont miss out Make plans now attend join fun Bobby Russell Charles County R/C Club Just note two pictures Charles County RC Clubs summer picnic got kids involved 40 planes close 100 people pretty summer day planning mall show involve kids spring photo shows some kids involved AMA Chartered Clubs District IV said last month will say again clubs District IV sure have least AMA Leader Member club AMA will soon began mailing some information leader membership would like clubs District IV send name address active leader member club name club affiliation will placed active leader member mailing list month GO TAKE KID FLYING AND SIGN UP NEW AMA MEMBER WE NEED THEM Modei Aviation o shows flight line picnic i i 11 [ AU 1 Alabama Florida / Georgia / Mississippi / Puerto Rico South Carolina Tenneaaee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 Sooth 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Phone 2051 322-2127 FAX 205 252-2e54 E-mail iemcneill@ianocom WEBPAGE Ed Hartley KCRC hltp/Iwwwdatawldcamllicrc Associate Vice Presidents Ron Chidgey 3713 Pampano Pensacola FL 32514 Wilhelmina Chihaaz 2826 Arbor Place Knoaville TN 37917 Jnhn G Cooper 4788 Cluister Cave Memphis TN 38118 James AIds 5428 Melwood Drive Jackuan MS 39211 William T Haywood 4 Rabin Circle Foley AL 36535 Karl Hansel 383 Briaiwaad #42 Meridian MS 39305 LouiSe Izzo 296 Huetridge Way Winterapringa FL 32708 Richard Jackson 2118 Tharnlee Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Chris Joiner 95 Lee Rd 238 Phenia City AL 36867 Dr John Marlin 2180 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Foebla Pass Asniatan AL 36206 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyrna GA 30082 Clifford Scholetield 4138 NW 33rd Place Gaineuville FL 32606 Frank Tiano 15300 Eatancia Lane Went Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Duzer 3804 N River Rd Gainesville GA 30506 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamare Manchester TN 37355 Joseph Micalizzi HC 566 Boa 10387 Pajardo Puerto Rica 00738 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fields 183W Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32148 Phone 804 684-2517 RC Costed Coordinator Kenneth BlackmaIl 207W Sandoreek Rd Enterprise AL 36330 Phone 334 347-4721 Don McGillivray Pres SW Aeromodelers Ft Myers FL writes 15 30 mm about right club meeting tape 60 mm too long Send tape HOW AIRPLANES FLY 14 MIN new AMA rule book Don got theyre going out today dont have new rule book street yet Im sending 97 book HOW AIRPLANES FLY excellent explains real airplane flight principles same Don going show tape Boy Scout Troop want 14 mm club write Ill mail Its free can keep Joe Sebastian Pres Mid South Squadron Hixson Tenn writes Send HOW AIRPLANES FLY tape 15 20 mm choice regular club meeting Allen Taylor CD Flying Griffins Griffin Ga writes Send HOW AIRPLANES FLYto add club video collection 15 30 mm about right meetings Re-located Ohioan now Largo Fla writes wing Adams Housecat am Don Kreis active member Riverside Hawks Piqua Ohio cant find club Largo vote discontinue covering AMA Council meetings mag cover Dist news instead Don Im mailing list AMA chartered clubs Fla thousands clubs Tampa area us want FLYiNG FIELD little airplanes perhaps no1 priority Let show what club did Gardendale AL area club Bham RC purchased land now almost paid same club Perrine Fla reported last year did bought 30 acres reclaimed strip land created Heaven-On-Earth flying field Dont take word look above permanent pavillion concrete shelters 9 10 stalls wooden tables flyers has long paved runway fenced bleachers 12 volt DC elec system powered wind generator did happen Easy answer Good leadership Now meet leaders Greg Battles Safety Officer Allen Moseley Secretary Treasurer Nick Neville IL Club President Horace Winette Horace second R important Club officials made possible purchase 30 acre juicy piece land have walked through necessary motions equip new field everything mentioned above need field club might consider going out digging up piece land BUYING like Club President Horace Winette others have done Ijust walked door morning trip DeLand Florida buddy Al Tuttle hosting 9th Annual Festival Giants large size scale aircraft sponsored DELAND GOLDEN HAWKS Club field end runway large airport full-size aircraft Al must doing something right because nearly 200 modelers showed up New York Tenn Virginia name over East Coast Huge fat expensive magnificent model airplanes far eye could see Im lying See picture below standing middle runway could have turned camera other way know what? hobby model airplanes changing Less competition leisurely just sitting asnund watching planes blabbing other flying airplanes relaxed atmosphere AMA changing too AIVIA service organization pledged among other things serve model builder flyer help have fun live changing world took pic yesterday show Arnold Marcus P-38 What see aluminum substance stuck balsa wood shape very effectively looks nice Arnold scratch-built 44 lb flyer 6 months 3 wheels fold up model flight 32 SACS engine want meet some important officials conducted 3 day monstrous affair above L-R Bill Johnson Chicago bragged crashed gate pay $3 get in. Wayne Toombs Buffalo NY charge flightline Don Lawson Georgetown Mass handled Groundskeeping Tom Beckman DeLand charge Security Marie Toombs charge Registration Al Tuttle himself CD Now meet important judges Giant Scale affair has JUDGES look planes over declare OK OK gentlemen above include Anthony Francis Al Tuttle again Bob Newland Paul Arnold Ken Potter Carl Schmaedig Jay Landgraf Assoc VP George Perryman Smyrna Georgia asked mention late Norm Purdy Norm founded TTOMA Club Thermal Thumbers Metro Atlanta Also edited newsletter Jr Birdman before AMA started up holding Georges Little Embro George winding Assoc VP Ward Van Duzer says CL News Dist V Recent Contest Chattanooga Meet Aaron Hoffman Kevin Stewast Bill Hubbard Jim Stewart Watt Moore TomLuperAIIinCLSTUNT 998 147 Illinois Indiana / Kentucky / Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656-3224 Home 708 457-0565 Fax 708 457-2177 sysbauer@charliecnsiitedu Associate Vice Presidents Illinois Deb & Scott Justice 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 796-7242 Hal Parenti 1920 Buckiegham Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Warden 400 Alden Dr Normsl IL 61 761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indiana Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 48733 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 Box 308 Burgle KY 40310 608 748-5834 Missouri Bob Underwood 32 Hollandbush Ct St Charles Mo 63304 Eve 314 939-3394 Ken Booher 1016 North East Barnes Dr Lees Summit MO 84086 818 524-7307 Frequency Coordinator Cal Orr RR 1 Box 1236 Higginsville MO 64037 660 564-6264 Fax 660 564-6285 Webmaster Gary Parenti 11001 Martindale Dr Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 531-9556 http//wwwcsamiitedul-amadiste/indeshtm district web page up running can link AMA home page use URI listed above club has web page have added district list club has event contest fly-in mall show whatever place web page information place picture favorite model aircraft SKOKIE IL Club #247 Chicagoland RC Modelers Inc has budding star its midst Steven Rosenblatt 13 years old shown Troublemaker 1973 design T Benedetto has 57 inch span 53 inch length weighs little over six pounds Monoote covered vinyl lettering Power Fox 45BB control Airtronics WARRENVILLE IL Club #640 Suburban RC Barnstormers holds New Years Fly-In welcome new year Attendance limited hardy souls showed up great time flying skis planes C Gros furnished information pictures built ramp snow carrier take-off contest held Picture has plane just leaving snow ramp Picture two has L R S Hernandez S Driza J Greetis S Ortez D West Note un-named snowman lineup JACKSONVILLE IL Club #1328 Jacksonville Propkickers busy bunch Last fall some visitors field Sam chapter 211 postal event Pictured J Schifko R Waser R Sisson January 1 1998 Presidents Cup Flyin held field weather cool 36 degrees sky clear wind could blow hat off head four brave entries C McCormick R Russell R Tendick B Ward Despite engines quitting deadstick landings planes suffered minor damage landing small tree F Nevin supplied pictures information first picture has R Tendick getting ready start trainer 40 Next shot ready line L R B Ward R Russell J Hunter J Alboff C McCormick BALL WIN MO Club #702 Lafayette Esquadrille held annual Stunt Scale contest Buder Park St Louis great Scale airplanes owned Gus Vogele Pictured Gus Fokker B-Ill Bindecker powered Fox 29 homemade throttle muffler Reported R Carr PALATINE IL Matt Hauser sent pictures two versions plane designed Both weigh about seven pounds left 46 powered the right has 65 up front Whats unique about planes completely disassemble picture two shows Model Aviation ge Aldrich 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 210 650-4707 Max Blase 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 817 662-5587 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 126/2 SE 35 Oklahoma City OK 73129 405 634-5331 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 4611 Gooch Dr Little Rock AR 72212 501 868-2604 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 intention producing column focus upon regional local activities needs within five state area District VIII Texas Oklahoma New Mexico Arkansas Louisiana Other writers will dwell upon national matters concerns within AMAI ask please consult remainder publication keep up national happenings concerns central task within District VIII function communication coordination modeling activitiesregionally intention visit local regional groups AMA members possible during 1998 effort will accomplished holding several gatherings associated regional modeling activities district meetings will very informal nature Because size District VIII unified single gathering would massive undertaking would now like solicit invitations regions within District VIII host such meetings Hopefully would coincide large traditional gatherings competitions fly-in non-flying events Possibly evening meetings between 2 day events Flying fellowship fun will commit attend gatherings possible Please contact telephone/fax 817 599-7131 105 North Brazos Street Weatherford Texas 76086 E-mail sfrank69@airmailnet Within dimension communication coordination Several years ago AMA discontinued sanctioning nonHying events such mall shows swap meets auctions static displays Since time individual club would simply send ad posted publication No scheduling assistance date coordination offered am now instituting voluntary service date scheduling coordination modeling activities would otherwise known appear print Mr Bill Lee has volunteered keep running calendar non-flying activities within district district Web master such has immediate knowledge both flying non-flying activities planning host non-flying activity please contact him solicit calendar information information will between two three months current will see publication will allow scheduling curtail unintentional overlapping activities will neither approve nor disallow nonsanctioned/non-flying event scheduling service will let know advance what others have already placed calendar Mr Lee can reached address published contest coordinator FF & CL E-mail billlee @cleafcom Sanctioning vs voluntary scheduling coordination activities seek sanctioning growing proportion non-competition unsanctioned activities non-flying events district could publicized better attended being advertised within district www site wwwAMA-Dist 8org have established policy within Web site publish sanctioned activities list non-sanctioned flying events sponsored chartered clubs additionally list non-flying events advertised non-flying events section magazine voluntarily date booked through Mr Lee Other activities sponsored individuals nonchartered clubs will listed within district Web site appropriateness will determined individual basis Mr Lee myself Once again am asking voluntarily contact Mr Lee inquire about previously booked activities subject protection formal competition sanctioning will eliminate unintentional inadvertent overlapping AMA Hall Fame council AMA past presidents has decided expand voting membership committee selects modelers will honored being placed AMA HOF district vice president has solicited appoint person committee have selected outgoing district vice president Mr George Aldrich serve capacity membership HOF himself 4 HOF members within District VIII recent activity being council member chairman AMA Museum committee makes him obvious choice Recognition fellowship AMA awarded its highest level membership recognition two longtime modelers supporters aeromodeling lifelong volunteers AMA Bud Tenny Jess Shepherd thus honored during Indoor flying competition during January 1998 see photo What see column what get Either personally attending club meetings regional meetings non-flying events flying activities sanctioned competitions 237 chartered clubs hundreds activities happening throughout district obviously cannot attend Im seeking assistance have activities happenings within region club please see am informed will assist anyway can national regional concerns know concerns can assist As time permits read literature concerning modeling sent So may aware activities area please see am included PR mailing list upon newsletter list Sandy Frank 998 149 Associate Vice Presidents Bedford TX January 4 1998 Indoor meet Fellowship just award highest level membership AMA offers anyone Two very own Bud Tenny Jess Sheppard honored lifelong efforts work behalf aeromodeling Academy Bud left picture Jess right retiring council member George Aldrich making presentation highest example fellowship camaraderie within modeling community seen during mid winter Indoor event Well done Associate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Tray Lapp 1618 Houston Dr Bismarck ND 58504 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sal ins KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Letter Russ Miller Thought would drop line results [6th annual] fun fly first-place winners Timed Flight 2/2 minJeff Stremich Fargo ND Carrier LandingScot Genoch Mapleton ND Glow Plug RaceDan Loegering Fargo ND Cross Country Race 92 minAI Foell Casselton ND perfect day fun fly 30 pilots registered Also Sept 14 2nd annual float fly Beaver Lake big crowd getting interested time JimE Dakota SkyMasters Casselton ND Casselton fun fly Aug 10 1997 Sig models picture Beaver Lake summer 1997 Lincoln Sky Knights have busy little over year ago informed land leasing sold Soon after began search new home club able find 20-acre piece land near Lincoln new site includes really well equipped clubhouse water electricity heater refrigerator stove impound station handicap accessible portable toilet sun deck areas flying site completely handicap accessible members have donated folding chairs picnic tables have wonderful new home runway four hundred feet long forty feet wide asphalt also grass strip runs southeast diagonal North/South hard surface runway East runway pond under development now should fine place enjoy float planes boats future plans expand already large parking area groom large camping area build bigger sun shade maybe playground small children visiting Sky Knights facility new home located East Lincoln Nebraska 1 34th Street Waverly Rd Interstate 1-80 exit Waverly exit travel East Watch signs Amberly Rd right Once youre Amberly follow street till see 134th street sign turn North travel over Highway 6 railroad continue North till see Waverly Rd will see club house facilities North East Intersection Some planning future also includes some kind open house everyone visit new home Sky Knights also lost good friend well known builder Mr Don Neill Lincoln plans organize have sanctioned annual fun fly strictly scale aircraft honor Dons fantastic ability create wonderful scale aircraft As has said before miss him much Please make plans visit great flying club location next trip through midwest Everyone welcome As quoted members has fun Gregg Meyer Vice President Lincoln Sky Knights Russ know highly irregular publish below article column feel Don Neill exception rule club community hobby has lost true friend Don Neill long time member Lincoln Sky Knights passed away unexpectedly May Don meticulous builder flier member Lincoln Sky Knights man admired liked anyone met him building abilities known throughout United States abroad creations hangs display Universal Studios Orlando Florida after being used filming Rocketeer Its difficult deal loss words difficult describe what Don meant us hobby general Tom Boyd past AVP District IX read below poem Dons funeral helped deal loss may help others time grief Author unknown Submitted Jock Sibert VP District IX Nebraska What good friend dies lash out anger curse skies grasp hard denial means weak effort kindle comfort seek What good friend dies Once lifes breath precious give chest last rise haste take blame no other fault kneel earth deem happiness halt What good friend dies him time both good bad lie cast aside past memories hurt too much struggle fight last lingering touch What good friend dies tears have cried No matter much no matter hard try thing say farewell Goodbye Model Aviation er Russ Miller What Good Friend Dies Submitted Jack Sibert VP District IX Nebraska ona / California / Hawaii Nevada Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone 602 708-0222 E-mail richh@primenetcom http//wwwama-1 Ocorn/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 last months column additional AVPs coordinators Flying Site Assistance. April 1993 Property Acquisition Development Committee proposed establishment Flying Site Assistance Fund assist clubs modeling associations critical flying site acquisition development issues AMA Executive Council approved proposal established fund allocating annual budget based formula 25 per open/senior member Using 1997 membership numbers approximately $31000 has allocated flying site assistance 1998 Recognizably woefully inadequate amount AMA membership declines annual allocation unfortunately declines well Given relatively small amount money available Council has limited expenditures fund projects large focus multi-venue multi-use facilities public sites support two clubs areas critical site issues exist Faced numerous critical site issues District X has aggressively sought funds has received AMA support through funding assistance several key projects 1994 significant portion fund used support AMA Western Regional Flying Site project Visalia CA 1996 $10000 granted TIMPA completion Tucson International Modelplex Park Tucson AZ $5000 dollars donated Save Mile Square Park Committee efforts Orange County CA Most recently 1997 $10000 granted Pomona Valley Aeromodelers development new public flying site Prado Dam Recreation area western San Bernardino County 1998 seeking continued support Save Mile Square Park effort funding development Educational Flight Range partnership Cal Poly State University San Luis Obispo CA last project extremely exciting through partnering Cal Polys Aeronautical Engineering Department AMA has opportunity establish essence West Coast Aeromodeling Education Center Though fund has instrumental addressing some critical funding issues just nor will enough money address funding issues associated efforts acquire develop maintain flying sites As District VP will continue working Executive Council seeking additional possibly alternative funding Flying Site Assistance Program will continue advocate key flying site projects within District However would ask Club club officer club member recognize program intended help clubs help themselves equally vtable resource ideas information ways clubs can become self-sufficient access local resources resolve funding issues AMA Executive Council taking Flying Assistance Program step further creating national Eying Site Committee encouraging district form district level committee deal flying site issues within District District X once again taking lead forming free standing association model clubs address critical issue Organized AMA Chapter Western States Modelers Association being developed not-for-profit corporation dedicated acquisition development retention aeromodeling facilities within District organization has its roots Expo Planning Committee plans use proceeds event establish funding source effort Additional information WSMA available through District X Web Page /wwwama-10comlama Till next time. Keepem safe Keepem flyn 998 151 Club President Bob Lang L wife Maxine host Palomar RC Flyers annual Christmas banquet Barn San Marcos CA Guests included Don Gulihur R President San Diego Co Association Model Clubs Thanks wonderful evening Whos afraid Big Bad El Niiio rest nation portions California coast hunker down Winter Soaring enthusiasts enjoy great soaring conditions Torrey Pines Glider Port La Jolla Ca north San Diego AMA President Dave Brown presents Addie Naccarato L AMAs Fellow Award life time achievement aeromodeling award reflects Addies tremendous service aeromodeling community through operations Naccaratos Hobby Hangar Burbank CA youth educational programs sponsored Black Sheep Exhibition Squadron prestigious award presented Addie District X membership meeting during IMS Hobby Show January 11 1998 recognition Addles 60 plus years service Model Aviation Representatives Pomona Valley Aeromodelers receive AMA funding assistance development public flying site Prado Regional Park Eli 11 [sDTIE 11 ls] Alaska Idaho Montana / Oregon / Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 9721 3-0090 503 234-4439 EMAIL vpxi@pacifiercom Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 15618 NE 56th Way Redmond WA 98052 Al Culver Boa 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkinson 319 Yellowstone Billings MT 56101 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Reeves Lippincott 1201 Farrow Circle Anchorage AK 99504-2237 Mike Hazel 1073 Windemere Dr NW Salem OR 97304 Bruce Nelson 807 B Vicksburg St Spokane WA 69208 Dick Wickline PO Eon 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 John Hanson Id-Cities R/C Modelers wrote 57 intrepid rc fliers showed up first Polar Bear Fly Jan 1 98 event organized Bill Greger 97 President th club said event manifestation cabin fever amongst faithful day 40 F cloudy flying intense five airplanes air almost day long waiting line pilot stations Hot dogs chili served lunch great choice cold day Good news/bad news stuff bad after successful years Farragut Flyers have decided running Scalemasters Qualifier has become too much burden Thats disappointment because very good event run absolutely beautiful environment good news Grande Ronde Bush Pilots will run Scalemasters Qualifier essentially replacing Scale Contest August qualifier Bush Pilots plan among other things upgrading grass runway field south La Grande Parking will much improved will include RV parking duration dates 14-16 Aug Graham Hicks contact 900 Main La Grande OR 97850 Grahams e-mail gramhix@eonicom Wil Byers sent info about incredible place event An Alpine Soaring Vacation & Fun Fly June 26-29 1998 Wallowa Lake Oregon Come share fun Alpine Soaring likes have never seen Come R/C soar us atop mount Howard Wallowa Lake Ride gondola 4000 feet top world soar model 8300 ASL Next take road trip group Soar Heads Memaloose airstrip via Imnaha OR Eat famous Imnaha cafe built 1903 visit oldest post office Oregon travel Memaloose soar model over Hells Canyon deepest canyon North America landing zone Memaloose airstrip meadow grass 3300 feet long scenery has no equal Realistically can expect thermals drift up canyon walls 2000 feet-per-minute soaring spectacular proportions Fly big small scale non scale glider PSS No matter come share us Sponsored Mid Columbia Soarers event cost Free Donations welcome Insurance Yes AMA Required Contact Wil Byers 3540 Eastlake Dr W Richland WA 99353 509-627-5224 wilbyers@aolcom Some time ago told about young man Ryan Cunningham facing kidney transplant Prior surgery TnCities Modelers Desert Flyers numerous others gave Ryan everything need fly R/C model Well according Larry Mitchell Ryans transplant success recovering fine order model building also success since finished plane brought TRCM Fun Fly last May made flight group bad considering hed soloed just before surgery Ryan will graduate high school spring graduation picture holding J-3 Cub built school project project scored Excellent Ryans teacher Ryan going attend Vancouver branch WSU fall Lets join clubs individuals concerned wishing Ryan best everything future endeavors Ryan Cunningham Stick 20 Mike Hazel sent following 27th annual NW Control-Line Regionals will take place Roseburg Oregon May 22 thru 24 Since moving Roseburg site 96 event extravaganza has continued grow popularity among contestants spectators management Regionals has turned over special committee comprised members Umpqua Valley Modelers Eugene Propspinners Western Oregon Control Line Flyers cotnmittee has worked hard fine tuning already well-honed event year Aerobatics Scale fliers will note improved schedule designed handle increasing entry folks Last years experiment CL float plane flying success pond flying area has improved enlarged As always contest features full selection Aerobatics Speed Racing Combat Scale Carrier events including some trophy divisions kids on-site amenities top class include several hobby vendors food concessions modelers meeting place inside airport hangar havent already received information flyer contact Craig Bartlett 205 NE Cedar Lane Corvallis Oregon 97330 541 745-2025 Celebration Silent Flight 2-3 May Fern Prairie field Washougal event electrics gliders Contact Jerry Holcomb enjoy pure enjoyment happens flying off water have number fine events attend spring Barons will have float fly Jump Off Joe Lake 2-3 May Contact Tony Worman 509-2389 157 6th Annual Snake River Float Fly Lewis Clark R/C Model Club May lOon Snake River Clarkston WA Contact Alan Russell 509-758-3759 3031 May Farragut Fliers will host Spring Float Fly Ccoclalla WA Matt Jacobson 208-773-4222 contact TCRCMs 5th Annual Float Fly takes place Leslie Grove Park Columbia River Richland June 6th Contact Ron Gibby 509-946-5356 Plat Float Fly has moved 20-21 June long time early June dates Put Umpqua Valley Modelers Plat Reservoir just east Sutherlin OR contact John James 54 1-8637400 happen Alaska around 4th July can attend 7th Annual Water N Wheels Contest Fairbanks Put Midnight Sun R/C Club includes Pattern Scale flying night long both land water flying available Contact Jesse Mack 907-457-7338 11-12 July week before Granddaddy em Sky Knights Portland OR present NW Seaplane Championships Pine Hollow Reservoir near Wamic OR Contact Guy Foreman 503257-8841 Model Aviation s gang flew TCRCMs Polar Bear 98
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A News Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 WA 2 1 1f Ip i N ii i u Prater Museum Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 month pleasure introduce Rich LaGrange new Registrar/Librarian Dick Kennison retired position January year know Dick deep knowledge aspects aviation history know irreplaceable continues involved museum despite hectic first year retirement However Rich brings job own strengths unique qualities Im sure will leave legacy own proud institution because has very interesting background personality Rich born loving family Grinnell Iowa studied electronics Central Technical Institute Kansas City holds degree electronic engineering technology used education St Louis working Maconnell Douglas Corporation doing fatigue static testing structures dynamics laboratory got work F-4 Phantom Gemini space capsule said Rich know sounds great resistor resistor no matter what its Rich moved Muncie 1969 work engineer Indiana Michigan Electric Company first worked field engineer laying out poles lines moved customer services areas Rich excels figured out what people needed handled customer complaints What job Later moved marketing light shone promoting use electric heat process heating moved computer coordinator position wrote programs applications support marketing customer services Eventually Rich became person organized important special events major electric users related industry magnates Imagine having job main responsibility going trade shows organizing golfing events fishing trips breakfasts dinners Its no wonder Rich main organizers Grand Event held conjunction Homecoming June 13-14 year Unfortunately after 25 years 5 months service Rich lost job because corporate restructuring 5 months important because employees less 25 years employment lost job retirement year before Rich started flying Radio Control RC brother back home two RC airplanes never flown because no around teach him fly Perhaps coincidence perhaps Rich power company representative helped negotiate installation power service Muncie site sparked fire lobbied wife two years until finally suggested ask brother about two models hanging around garage Now something fly Rich put everything cardboard box brought out Muncie site set grass next runway Local AMA Sky Chief Bill Green came over offered assistance Bill would take off land plane day took off gave transmitter wandered off land plane own succeeded last pilot what pilot Rich flies month year almost day its possible thought Id get bored once learned fly fly fun gets said Like almost everyone else Richs actual modeling experience goes back youth Rich has always quite tinkerer recently acquired old rocket reminded him childhood project laughing told story time heals sorts pain used build small homemade rockets out brass tubing stuff found junk piles said made own rocket fuel potassium nitrite sugar cheap powerful much better blasting powder rocket fuel day crammed too much down rocket unfortunately nozzle also plugged Instead blasting off blasted apart blew hole arm showed ugly scar Rich started working library volunteer day walked Dicks work area saw sorts piles magazines books looked like needed lots help said also saw Sheila museum store needed someone watch place went lunch also volunteered help Pretty soon working weekends spending lots time museum would go home night read hooks magazines about model aviation could get hands Theres thing should know about Rich gets interested something goes way got computers wife said saw six months back head said Ive got admit model aviation has got hold like nothing have ever done before used avid fisherman After flew first time sold bass boat havent touched golf clubs since either asked Rich about likes working library said didnt believe Dick really intended retire until last week saw really going stayed side hour day Theres just no way anyone could fill shoes Maybe Rich doing great job own shoes wearing out looking information doing research day learn something new some requests get awesome like guy Germany wants list book have guy cant figure out attach rudder plane hes building calls AMA help couldnt introduce Rich mentioning involvement Grand Event Homecoming Last year Rich part planning committee complete control over flight assisted programs course weather lousy rain said turnout fantastic two days still did 168 buddy-box flights asked him what thought about years event said year am planning no rain expanded flightline operations Id like see public have better view airplanes manufacturers have chance show off products have exclusive use microphone haif-hour two three times day would beneficial everyone will have exhibitors attractions both novice experienced modeler Last year food good band great atmosphere friendly year Im going take time savor moment Thats spirit Rich 998 139 View HQ See Page 168 way iw~ UF1W ULTF9K2*IW\V AMAs HistoryPast Present Future John Worth Year Pioneer during will celebrate theme what being called Eagles II successor event Celebration Eagles gathering 1996 focus active modelers modeling personalities 50 years ago automatically refers now age 70 older 14 older 1942 such personalities still us no attempt all-inclusive following famous names come mind easily Chuck Hollinger Al Lehmberg Bill Netzeband Frank Parmenter Charlie Reed Francis Reynolds Bob Bienenstein Jim Bohash JC Mad Man Yates Jack Albrecht Jim Alaback George Bucic Dick Carson Roy Clough Joe Dallaire Les Hard Joe Kovel Lew Mahieu Bob Rich Ed Shipe Richard Tanis Evan Towne Dale Willoughby George Buso Leroy Weber Joe Wagner Waldon Smith Louis Bargo George Steiner Ed Henry Sid Miller Len Purdy Miles Reed Herb WahI Dick Tichenor Joe Foster Randy Randolph Bill Bennett Keith Storey Dick Sherman Joe Elgin Doug Spreng Art Schroeder Jim Saftig Joe Konefes Ed Konefes Bob Oslan Ed Southwick Leo Garringer George Brown Vein Krehbiel kind listing could go on above enough provide feeling thinking about pioneers creates What may interesting about names however thatand may surprise old-timersnone above AMAs Hall Fame Before year out some people will Hall Fame will probably betheres no guarantee simply because someone well-known famous Hall Fame recognition will forthcoming As have noted before first requirement candidate nominatedno nomination no listing voting ballot quite few above names have nominated before Some have voting list several years years others chosen system allows year elected Another interesting detail some names other Halls Fame Besides AMAs overall Hall Fame others such National Free Flight Societys HOF the Society Antique Modelers the Vintage R/C Society etc So uncommon Hall Fame another Food thought Eagles II event Muncie year kickoff SAM [Society Antique Modelers] Annual Championships September 13-18 will two happenings pioneers will gather recognized regardless Hall Fame status first Friday evening September 11 will Pioneers Party AMA Museum second will next night Saturday September 12 hanquet hall Ball State University Muncie scene 1996 Celebration Eagles ceremony 1998 banquet will feature both Hall Fame Pioneer recognition Any AMA members friends family members invited come both Pioneers Party Eagles II banquet Only banquet requires advance registration payment admission written invitations events will sent current AMA Hall Famerseveryone else hereby notified wish attend either both 1998 events registration form information should requested AMA Headquarters Included information will listing Muncie area hotels/motels Reservations accommodations will have made independently AMA although may helpful inquire hotel motel special AMA rate availablemany places expected offer such rate came original Celebration Eagles say theyll back Eagles II will famous pioneers present addition couldnt make 1996 event have indicated might able come 1998 event Among hope see Bill Winter Frank Zaic Bob Cahill Mike Granieri Hurst Bowers Walt Good Ben Shereshaw Joe Elgin another month hope have confirmation number other pioneers will publish come bonus feature years event will attendance two famous international visitors Ron Moulton Henry J Nicholls both coming England think both will have some worthwhile things say banquet Saturday Pioneers Party will also serve Henry Js 89th birthday celebration will actually history making can part of 1996 Celebration Eagles said among greatest events lives think 1998 event will too have done already start planning now Muncie Septemberthe potential great experience developing rapidly should part Model Aviation eeting Minutes Available complete copy approved minutes quarterly Executive Council meeting available AMA member request copy most-recently approved minutes will provided no charge Council meets quarterly minutes given meeting approved following meeting Additional copies minutes other meetings $5 shipping handling charge Requests may submitted AMA Administration telephone via fax writing Minutes recent Council meeting will also posted AMA bulletin board Aeromodeler s Airway telephone requests dial 765 287-1256 extension 201 210 fax requests use 765 7410057 $10 minimum credit card orders event very well received Mike Stokes AMA Education Coordinator 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 Following through theme spoke last months column introduction model aviation must take place local level can provide guidance moral support AMA Headquarters physically possible us directly involved program takes place level reason local club members must become involved communities order promote model aviation just finished article January 1998 issue Aviation Modeller International titled catch em young puts things pretty clear perspective Quoting article Maybe time stop being complacent just merely selfish involvement chosen sport get out put something back publication first Focus Education column have received quite few requests information develop educational program locally have already learned first question ask What age group involved have Educators Packet available interested all-inclusive Focused has primarily elementary education level grades 5-8 seed planting Programs available address age group arc identified packet AMA Delta Dart Program program very much alive well really backbone AMAs model aviation classroom today Delta Dart program continues provide youngsters thrill accomplishment having built model airplane having actually fly fact also learned something about math science history social studies other traditional educational subjects may apparent rest assured learning has taken place Note January 31 Joe Beshar former District II VP held Delta Dart class Teteboro Airport New Jersey wont steal Joes thunderhe sending report event will publish column near futurebut Bring World Classroom Developed Midwest Products Co Inc Educational Products Division Students literally Build Answers gaining practical construction thinking skills hands-on activities answer questions such Can mousetrap really power vehicle What makes bridge strong does heavy ship stay afloat airplanes fly Learning Packets Peck-Polymers Developed Peck Polymers using thoroughly tested designs models teach basics aerodynamics Pecks Learning Packets designed specifically schools scouts clubs wishing introduce aviation young people Learning Packets available organizations substantial savings over individual kits Other programs available proceed through 12th grade programs have developed privately available fee Names addresses phone numbers included programs description Radio Control currently popular part hobby majority membership reasons everyone Before go too far subject will stop Gordon Schimmel Education Committee Chairman will writing Focus Education column next month will discuss subject detail Last month mentioned several individuals have taken upon themselves plant seed aviation todays young people mentioned Dick Baxter Laguna Nigel California received intriguing letter Dick highlighting program has developed throughout past 10 years some areas concern has noted enough space left months column review Dicks letter depth area feel needs addressed flying sites read gymnasiums As members well aware AMA has developed will provide upon request excellent publication titled Getting Keeping Flying Sites fact video available clubs working government agencies park departments acquiring/developing flying sites However no information pertaining acquisition indoor flying sites know some clubs individuals have access school gymnasiums auditoriums hangars other large indoor facilities ask members let know what procedures go through order obtain use facilities Some questions come mind immediately original contact person principal school board teacher airport manager etc What requirements/rules bad negotiated order use facility long arrangement good What has impact program have interest future have experience gaining use indoor facilities ask please share information What will end expand AMAs flying site acquisition guide include indoor flying sites have questions what format use dont worry will take input written paper napkins E-mail mikes @ modelaircraftorg send snail mail AMA Headquarters Attn Education Coordinator 5151 E Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Fax 765 289-4248 would prefer information writing dictation good future installments column will return other areas Dick addressed month however will let reflect part Baxters Flying Circus photos below will close months column another Education Committee members biography May1998 141 Doug Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Fernwood Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 787-7454 thing have learned rain umbrella protection shower bath two auditors scheduled begin work books records AMA year ended 12/31/97 February 23 1998 As soon get results audit will begin furnishing some information about operations year Preliminary numbers indicate bad year AMA very interested assisting clubs obtaining keeping flying fields easy thing modelers have involved development fields during time have flying model airplanes Sometimes finding field very difficult chore look What should prepared What kind deal should try negotiate owner should begin trying acquire new flying site Obviously answers questions would depend whether park land government program abandoned airfield farmers property available land might buy AMA has great deal information regarding acquisitions flying fields information fills two-inch loose-leaf 3-ring binder notebook available use Its old everything wanted know afraid ask routine having problems area call district vice president someone headquarters may offer some assistance AMA has around since 1936 has acquired lot information about lot things addition printed information live bodies can offer assistance problem have cannot share what know help problems unless ask questions request assistance important individuals clubs realize cannot leg-work can assist providing information use preparing presentations City Councils government agencies etc will have major portion work same premise can see have frequencies insurance help flying field things necessary enjoy flying aircraft have build airplane learn fly fly yourself can help cant Speaking doing need know what would like AMA you sport flier have set concerns contest flier have another set concerns serving manner helpful contact us see what want workable might benefit other people well Please have problem concern notify us can try help As considering what AMA might remember policing organization cannot dictate club what will internal club squabbles cannot solve Let us hear Until later h features Rocco Ferrario Napa California Rocco responsible developing Flying Physics middle school science curriculum ever individual personified term enthusiasm individual would have Rocco Ferrario own words As kid went Redwood Middle School three years loved would haul planes rockets school backpack sneak out behind gym fly planes make bunch noise usually get some trouble Well now its 23 years later Im still sneaking out behind gym making noise getting trouble course now get paid Rocco has teaching Redwood Middle School Napa California 10 years During time has feverishly promoting model aviation science activity Originally starting Delta Dart found bit fragile outdoors designed Siouz-Z-Q model used Roccos 7th grade science class quickly spread other 7th grade science classes Coupled Estes rocket unit follow-up program 8th grade science teachers Rocco soon 1200 kids flying Redwood Middle School Roccos Ferrarioss Flying Physics born out endeavor resulting middle school 7th graders Napa now building flying Sioux-Z-Q models Noted lively motivating instruction style Rocco has recognized Rotary Teacher Year District Science Mentor District Curriculum Coordinator year Rocco serving Distinguished Teacher Residence Humboldt State University teaching supervising years candidates Teacher Preparation Roccos wife Kim first-grade teacher provides tremendous encouragement support program full-time mom daughter Elyse son Anthony Roccos own words Taxi cab driver circus ring leader homework/violin monitor Kim full-service mommy still maintaining sanityso far School soon out summer What plans involve teaching youngster fly Time passes faster think Til next month 1 11 [ok mum 1] 1 i Iowa / Michigan Minnesota Wisconsin Associate Vice Presidents 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 Lindstrorn 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 District VII column will return upcoming issue 142 Model Aviation ecticut / Maine Massachusetts New Hampshire Rhode Island Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 AlIen Road Billerica MA 01 821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-31 46 MC McGuffin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 03106-1 077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 8 Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001 -2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1 866 next five pictures sent Andy Figlar Connecticut Model Airplane Club Stratford Ct months column will consist pictures sent some District modelers try use pictures sent sometimes printable Also some months abundance material possible use everything time enough space no longer timely following Past CMAC president Bob Hilker holds photos Discover Flying Club Joe Maffes Ugly Stick OS 61 power Cape Cod sent Ed McCarty Vin Fusco getting -scale P-51 ready early morning flight Bob Reddy Harry Hasedt Phil Temple assist SOUTHERN NH FLYING EAGLES FLOAT FLY-IN Bob Spear CD event held second weekend September about 38 pilots over 50 aircraft pictures sent Harry Newman Some people involved operating Float Fly No captions received cannot name GEORGE WILSON District frequency coordinator also active Discover Hying R/C Club writes monthly column ModelAjiplane News called Scratch Builder photo shows Eleanor Wilson holdino latest desien called Scratchy 998 143 Bob Reddy working Bridi Ultimate Kacs powered OS 61 few aircraft Southern NH Float Fly aT aircraft Float Fly Discover Flying R/C Club display EAA Fly-in Marstons Mills Airport Phil Temple readies 70-inch Super Buckaneer another flight OS 91 4cycle power Participants Novice pattern contest Marstons Mills Airport sponsored Discover Flying RIC Club Bunky Buote CD Ray Hinds A-scale J-3 mj -1 11 IU ElM 11 iI t — New Jersey/ New YorI& 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 @ idtnet Daee Babcock 445 Stocktov Street Hightstovv NJ ees2S-4551 Roy Brown USAF AFCENT CMR 485 SOX 585 APO AS 09703 Vince Jallano 18 Shorereck Rd Reel0 Pt Ne, Yodr NY 177e Ray Joschbas 59 Livv9slov Street St Jawes NY 11 7e0 James M Lewis PO 81 Ogdevburg NY 13e69-0551 Bob McKay 159W E0verd St Iselac NJ 08830 Dave Mathewson Soc 613 Cawiles NY 13031 Tom Morray 31 voorhees Drive Baskivg Ridge NJ 07920 Marlene Nikodew 407 Willow Street Lvokpvrt NY 14094 Bill Poylhress 2 Hemlock Cccv SoogvSiev NY t2d77 Adam Settler dl Perry Aceoce Lolhaw NY t Sit S-2d33 Terry Terrevoire tOt Swilhtietd Dr evdicoo NY t3785-d329 Freqoency Coordleator Len Seater 53 AirpoS Dr Dowego Ceonty AirpoS Feltoc NY 13069 315 598-8093 Bob Kern president Islanders Model Airplane ClUb reports instrumental helping members Junior Girl Scout Troop 1889 earn Aerospace badge during demonstration conducted December Bob took 40 size trainerr 27% Cap 232 RC flight simulator event help create interest After hands-on description flight controls transmitter operations students split three groups group participated RC flight simulation kite building assembling flying balsa gliders Bob states girls showed keen interest subject asked very good questions quite attentive thanks Bob sending pictures description Bob Kern three students simulator Early January found southern New Jersey annual awards banquet Atlantic County Skyblazers addition unique gift exchange game presentation during Dave Lockhart Ron Lockhart Bob Osenenko crowned top three fliers yearr treated very enjoyable talk David Allen Dave fifth generation hot air balloonist family history includes stories some very unusual early balloon/parachute stunts interesting pieces information gleaned talk origin word pilot Care guess Balloonist David Allen chats Luke Wehmuller following weekend Bob Clemens President Western New York Free Flight Societyr invited Buffalo witness Indoor contests Alumni Hall University Buffalo site event No-cal Scaler Limited Penny Planer Bostonian Intermediate Stick Easy B events day Never feel like have ten thumbs look intricate nature Indoor rubber- electric- powered models Irve started quite few. am going complete Bostonian Super Connie Greg Gallo Bostonian Judge Hugh Jones came over Rochester help event February 7th busy day local scene Central Jersey Radio Control Club held its annual flea market morning event well attended As case events shopper could find everything related hobby lot stuff ancillary hobby generous definition word Honey since youre going airplane flea-market would clean out basement Food merchandise good crowd resulted fun time attendance Brian Silversmith r negotiates price Al Friedrichs CJRCC fleamarket tables capped off Saturday aeromodeling activities very pleasant visit 25th anniversary banquet Jersey Coast Sport Fliers Since its beginning 1973 club has grown steadily now boasts annual membership excess 200 club provided attendee gift item women table given bud vase flowers small Jersey Coast Sport Fliers pennant Nice touch venerable Ed Runkle newsletter editor club proved man talents being named flier year special moment evening introduction four charter members club presented plaque signifying 25 years dedication idea developed years ago Congratulations Jersey Coast Sport Flier Charter Members Gene Cattani Larry Larsen Lany Cressmen Charles Wehler Remember youre having event take picture add paragraph send Model Aviation ciete Vice Presidents Award winners Ron Lockhartr Dave Lockhart Bob Osenenko Em] kil1 [eiIIE 11 1e] bE Ohio / Pennsylvania / West Virginia Bob Brown Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 614 8911643 David H EllIs 5261 DeWitt Rood Cross Laces WV 25313-1209 304 776-1408 Nelson Goold 1944 Idaho Street Allentown PA 16103-8519 610 797-6097 John Hathaway 102 Woodmern Drrve New Stanton PA 15672-9449 1412 925-3266 Donald Klopp 637 Hamilton Court trappe PA 18426-2256 610 409-0129 Frank Noll 4573 Lamme Road Dayton OH 45449 937 435-9232 Manhew Turowohi 9963 Boo 294 Dogwood Drive Drums PA 16222 717 622-0435 Joseph 8 Viola9 1381 Cranbrovk Drive PO 800851 Maumee OH d3037-3062 Freqoency Coordinator John Conle 1012 wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Club newsletters provide intelligent means conveying ideas everyone within clubrs roster attempt understand desires membership Vice President does read newsletters Thanks extended newsletter editors great effort put forth Recently several newsletters have mentioned need AMA required identification models newsletter mentioned fact flyer lost model returned three different times simply because AMA label requirement Another newsletter mentioned label provided necessary proof ownership crossing Canadian border Although simple process please make sure models identified H/C AVIATION COUNTRY CLUB Columbus Ohio region District III fortunate have R/C Aviation Country Club located close proximity year schedule includes Kyosho Heli-Challenge Fun Fly May 29-31 District III IMAA Mini Fest July 25th Heli-Internationals August 5-9 year Heli Internationals scheduled same weekend major event drag strip next door Housing will premium Call Becky Robb 740 928-5300 additional information READING FLYING DUTCHMEN AEROMODELERS Flying Dutchmen utilized Fairgrounds Square Mall Reading Pennsylvania annual mall show David Moodhart provided following pictures Flying Dutchmen President Bob Fryer stands behind flying saucer would like special after hours tour US Air Force Museum Thats just item agenda Dayton Ohio Giant Scalers US Air Force Museum Fly-in September 4th 5th 6th Contact Frank Noll Jr 937 4359232 additional information picture below illustrates huge site What could ask Stearman runway Air Force Museum EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA ACTIVITY AVP Nelson Gould provided following information pictures Participants great Moon Lake Fly Montrose Club house former guard shack donated club Beautiful models Quakertown Fly-In MODEL AVIATION Quite often asked. isnt picture Model Aviation answer didnt send Vice President Seriously club have worthwhile experience aeromodeling desire little notoriety send Bob Brown short descriptive paragraph supporting pictures subjects pictures should identified 998 145 Flying Dutchmens fine mall display Rest Relaxation Moon Lake U] iI[eULUI Delaware / District Columbia Maryland /North Carolina Virginia Chuck Foreman Vice President 412 Pine Cone Ct Kill Devil Hill NC 27948 Phone 919 1-5855 Fax 919 441-6554 cforeman @ modelaircraftorg Associate Vice Presidents George Abbott 8712 Westlake Court Raleigh NC 27613 Home Phone 919 848-6719 E-Mail GAbbott462@aolcom Robert E Babura 117 Otis Dr Severn MD 21144-1130 Home Phone 410 969-9356 E-Mail bbabura@junocom Steve Moulton 2217 Johnstown Rd Chesapeake VA 23322 Home Phone 757 421-4545 Office Phone 757 431 -6D09 Fax 804 463-8411 E-Mail moultons@mindspringcom Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Ave Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Home Phone 540 943-1684 E-Mail flyrrs@cfwcom John Stare 826 Marl Pit Rd Middletown DE 19709 Home Phone 302 376-7154 E-Mail drcs38@aolcom Bliss Teague 625 5th Ave SW HiCkory North Carolina 28602 Home Phone 704 324-2164 Office Phone 704 733-9228 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobuccl 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 910 488-5986 District IV R/C Contest Coordinator note Jack Cash new RIC Contest coordinator Please take couple lines next column alert everyone fact am traveling ask get sanction requests early possible Also please post pager numher 888-618-0553 E-Mail address jscashjr@cyberunnet can reached thru either methods emergency Jacks mailing address competition section magazine Valley Radio Control Flying Club article Sue Schrock appeared Flying Times newsletter Valley Radio Control Flying Club recent executive council meeting AMA decided lower youth membership $100 idea heing cost membership AMA should keep young person enjoying sport flying model airplanes am proposing Valley R/C Hying Club also adopt policy offering free sponsored membership youth under 19 thro July 1st 1998 youth membership would encoumge club members help young people join activities club young person has shown interest flying club member would propose sponsor young member following year sponsor would necessarily instructor youth would take active role encouraging member building projects planning regular visits flying site sponsor would keep touch instructor work young person safety techniques simply serve adult advocate him Excellent idea Sue Keep up good work hope other clubs District IV same similar program Triad Aeromodelers Lexington NC letter received Bob Satow President Triad Aeromodelers Thought may interest other clubs District IV update contacted about early last spring time club lost flying site county land fill due persons noise complaint also midst negotiating city council Lexington use closed land fill sought help guidance AMA staff Muncie during negotiations city work city came dead end council voted deny use city land fill point spirit membership quite low After year flying site membership dropped 50 about 25 25 determined stay together concentrated effort made find new site Ads placed newspapers Interviews given television newspaper reporters resulting articles Flyers placed everywhere did provide several leads got hopes up several times prospective site two major drawbackstoo close houses inaccessible no over fly area etc Through member contact did find property looked promising 18 acres stretched out north south 2000 ft long rectangle located flood plain area prohibits housing development near very busy railroad track police academy firing range couple major obstacles evident about 2 acres woods blocked out half property other owner would lease property make long story little shorter bit bullet decided purchase land became incorporated sold shares membership raised sufficient funds pay 50% purchase price fortunate owner willing finance balance over period three years funds raised left enough clear trees stump removal cheap make other site improvements just bought property end August 1997 work has already accomplished phenomenal course lot work remains done enthusiasm generated within club assures will completed pride established knowing own field unbelievable Let other clubs have lost field know old adage true will way John Stare AVP Delaware Please welcome John Stare new Associate Vice President state Delaware John will replacing Scotty Moyer has served very long time Scotty retiring getting involved other things along modeling will some other changes District IV AVPs assigned area serve changes being done District IV will have better coverage AVP area will best serve membership Dick Smith AVP Virginia Valley R/C Flying Club has taken AMAs lead offering $100 annual junior memberships reducing Clubs junior membership fee also $100 another positive step club has taken attract todays youth model aviation demonstrates forward thinking June 27th-28th Valley RIC Flying Club will hosting 14th Annual Ray Gordon Memorial Jumbo Fly-in IMAA biggest flying event part VA has grown year flyers states making annual must attend fly-ins year again Dave Patrick world class flyer TOC competitor will returning fly TOC planes also rumored some other top flyers may attend also So dont miss out Make plans now attend join fun Bobby Russell Charles County R/C Club Just note two pictures Charles County RC Clubs summer picnic got kids involved 40 planes close 100 people pretty summer day planning mall show involve kids spring photo shows some kids involved AMA Chartered Clubs District IV said last month will say again clubs District IV sure have least AMA Leader Member club AMA will soon began mailing some information leader membership would like clubs District IV send name address active leader member club name club affiliation will placed active leader member mailing list month GO TAKE KID FLYING AND SIGN UP NEW AMA MEMBER WE NEED THEM Modei Aviation o shows flight line picnic i i 11 [ AU 1 Alabama Florida / Georgia / Mississippi / Puerto Rico South Carolina Tenneaaee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 Sooth 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Phone 2051 322-2127 FAX 205 252-2e54 E-mail iemcneill@ianocom WEBPAGE Ed Hartley KCRC hltp/Iwwwdatawldcamllicrc Associate Vice Presidents Ron Chidgey 3713 Pampano Pensacola FL 32514 Wilhelmina Chihaaz 2826 Arbor Place Knoaville TN 37917 Jnhn G Cooper 4788 Cluister Cave Memphis TN 38118 James AIds 5428 Melwood Drive Jackuan MS 39211 William T Haywood 4 Rabin Circle Foley AL 36535 Karl Hansel 383 Briaiwaad #42 Meridian MS 39305 LouiSe Izzo 296 Huetridge Way Winterapringa FL 32708 Richard Jackson 2118 Tharnlee Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Chris Joiner 95 Lee Rd 238 Phenia City AL 36867 Dr John Marlin 2180 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Foebla Pass Asniatan AL 36206 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyrna GA 30082 Clifford Scholetield 4138 NW 33rd Place Gaineuville FL 32606 Frank Tiano 15300 Eatancia Lane Went Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Duzer 3804 N River Rd Gainesville GA 30506 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamare Manchester TN 37355 Joseph Micalizzi HC 566 Boa 10387 Pajardo Puerto Rica 00738 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fields 183W Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32148 Phone 804 684-2517 RC Costed Coordinator Kenneth BlackmaIl 207W Sandoreek Rd Enterprise AL 36330 Phone 334 347-4721 Don McGillivray Pres SW Aeromodelers Ft Myers FL writes 15 30 mm about right club meeting tape 60 mm too long Send tape HOW AIRPLANES FLY 14 MIN new AMA rule book Don got theyre going out today dont have new rule book street yet Im sending 97 book HOW AIRPLANES FLY excellent explains real airplane flight principles same Don going show tape Boy Scout Troop want 14 mm club write Ill mail Its free can keep Joe Sebastian Pres Mid South Squadron Hixson Tenn writes Send HOW AIRPLANES FLY tape 15 20 mm choice regular club meeting Allen Taylor CD Flying Griffins Griffin Ga writes Send HOW AIRPLANES FLYto add club video collection 15 30 mm about right meetings Re-located Ohioan now Largo Fla writes wing Adams Housecat am Don Kreis active member Riverside Hawks Piqua Ohio cant find club Largo vote discontinue covering AMA Council meetings mag cover Dist news instead Don Im mailing list AMA chartered clubs Fla thousands clubs Tampa area us want FLYiNG FIELD little airplanes perhaps no1 priority Let show what club did Gardendale AL area club Bham RC purchased land now almost paid same club Perrine Fla reported last year did bought 30 acres reclaimed strip land created Heaven-On-Earth flying field Dont take word look above permanent pavillion concrete shelters 9 10 stalls wooden tables flyers has long paved runway fenced bleachers 12 volt DC elec system powered wind generator did happen Easy answer Good leadership Now meet leaders Greg Battles Safety Officer Allen Moseley Secretary Treasurer Nick Neville IL Club President Horace Winette Horace second R important Club officials made possible purchase 30 acre juicy piece land have walked through necessary motions equip new field everything mentioned above need field club might consider going out digging up piece land BUYING like Club President Horace Winette others have done Ijust walked door morning trip DeLand Florida buddy Al Tuttle hosting 9th Annual Festival Giants large size scale aircraft sponsored DELAND GOLDEN HAWKS Club field end runway large airport full-size aircraft Al must doing something right because nearly 200 modelers showed up New York Tenn Virginia name over East Coast Huge fat expensive magnificent model airplanes far eye could see Im lying See picture below standing middle runway could have turned camera other way know what? hobby model airplanes changing Less competition leisurely just sitting asnund watching planes blabbing other flying airplanes relaxed atmosphere AMA changing too AIVIA service organization pledged among other things serve model builder flyer help have fun live changing world took pic yesterday show Arnold Marcus P-38 What see aluminum substance stuck balsa wood shape very effectively looks nice Arnold scratch-built 44 lb flyer 6 months 3 wheels fold up model flight 32 SACS engine want meet some important officials conducted 3 day monstrous affair above L-R Bill Johnson Chicago bragged crashed gate pay $3 get in. Wayne Toombs Buffalo NY charge flightline Don Lawson Georgetown Mass handled Groundskeeping Tom Beckman DeLand charge Security Marie Toombs charge Registration Al Tuttle himself CD Now meet important judges Giant Scale affair has JUDGES look planes over declare OK OK gentlemen above include Anthony Francis Al Tuttle again Bob Newland Paul Arnold Ken Potter Carl Schmaedig Jay Landgraf Assoc VP George Perryman Smyrna Georgia asked mention late Norm Purdy Norm founded TTOMA Club Thermal Thumbers Metro Atlanta Also edited newsletter Jr Birdman before AMA started up holding Georges Little Embro George winding Assoc VP Ward Van Duzer says CL News Dist V Recent Contest Chattanooga Meet Aaron Hoffman Kevin Stewast Bill Hubbard Jim Stewart Watt Moore TomLuperAIIinCLSTUNT 998 147 Illinois Indiana / Kentucky / Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656-3224 Home 708 457-0565 Fax 708 457-2177 sysbauer@charliecnsiitedu Associate Vice Presidents Illinois Deb & Scott Justice 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 796-7242 Hal Parenti 1920 Buckiegham Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Warden 400 Alden Dr Normsl IL 61 761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indiana Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 48733 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 Box 308 Burgle KY 40310 608 748-5834 Missouri Bob Underwood 32 Hollandbush Ct St Charles Mo 63304 Eve 314 939-3394 Ken Booher 1016 North East Barnes Dr Lees Summit MO 84086 818 524-7307 Frequency Coordinator Cal Orr RR 1 Box 1236 Higginsville MO 64037 660 564-6264 Fax 660 564-6285 Webmaster Gary Parenti 11001 Martindale Dr Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 531-9556 http//wwwcsamiitedul-amadiste/indeshtm district web page up running can link AMA home page use URI listed above club has web page have added district list club has event contest fly-in mall show whatever place web page information place picture favorite model aircraft SKOKIE IL Club #247 Chicagoland RC Modelers Inc has budding star its midst Steven Rosenblatt 13 years old shown Troublemaker 1973 design T Benedetto has 57 inch span 53 inch length weighs little over six pounds Monoote covered vinyl lettering Power Fox 45BB control Airtronics WARRENVILLE IL Club #640 Suburban RC Barnstormers holds New Years Fly-In welcome new year Attendance limited hardy souls showed up great time flying skis planes C Gros furnished information pictures built ramp snow carrier take-off contest held Picture has plane just leaving snow ramp Picture two has L R S Hernandez S Driza J Greetis S Ortez D West Note un-named snowman lineup JACKSONVILLE IL Club #1328 Jacksonville Propkickers busy bunch Last fall some visitors field Sam chapter 211 postal event Pictured J Schifko R Waser R Sisson January 1 1998 Presidents Cup Flyin held field weather cool 36 degrees sky clear wind could blow hat off head four brave entries C McCormick R Russell R Tendick B Ward Despite engines quitting deadstick landings planes suffered minor damage landing small tree F Nevin supplied pictures information first picture has R Tendick getting ready start trainer 40 Next shot ready line L R B Ward R Russell J Hunter J Alboff C McCormick BALL WIN MO Club #702 Lafayette Esquadrille held annual Stunt Scale contest Buder Park St Louis great Scale airplanes owned Gus Vogele Pictured Gus Fokker B-Ill Bindecker powered Fox 29 homemade throttle muffler Reported R Carr PALATINE IL Matt Hauser sent pictures two versions plane designed Both weigh about seven pounds left 46 powered the right has 65 up front Whats unique about planes completely disassemble picture two shows Model Aviation ge Aldrich 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 210 650-4707 Max Blase 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 817 662-5587 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 126/2 SE 35 Oklahoma City OK 73129 405 634-5331 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 4611 Gooch Dr Little Rock AR 72212 501 868-2604 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 intention producing column focus upon regional local activities needs within five state area District VIII Texas Oklahoma New Mexico Arkansas Louisiana Other writers will dwell upon national matters concerns within AMAI ask please consult remainder publication keep up national happenings concerns central task within District VIII function communication coordination modeling activitiesregionally intention visit local regional groups AMA members possible during 1998 effort will accomplished holding several gatherings associated regional modeling activities district meetings will very informal nature Because size District VIII unified single gathering would massive undertaking would now like solicit invitations regions within District VIII host such meetings Hopefully would coincide large traditional gatherings competitions fly-in non-flying events Possibly evening meetings between 2 day events Flying fellowship fun will commit attend gatherings possible Please contact telephone/fax 817 599-7131 105 North Brazos Street Weatherford Texas 76086 E-mail sfrank69@airmailnet Within dimension communication coordination Several years ago AMA discontinued sanctioning nonHying events such mall shows swap meets auctions static displays Since time individual club would simply send ad posted publication No scheduling assistance date coordination offered am now instituting voluntary service date scheduling coordination modeling activities would otherwise known appear print Mr Bill Lee has volunteered keep running calendar non-flying activities within district district Web master such has immediate knowledge both flying non-flying activities planning host non-flying activity please contact him solicit calendar information information will between two three months current will see publication will allow scheduling curtail unintentional overlapping activities will neither approve nor disallow nonsanctioned/non-flying event scheduling service will let know advance what others have already placed calendar Mr Lee can reached address published contest coordinator FF & CL E-mail billlee @cleafcom Sanctioning vs voluntary scheduling coordination activities seek sanctioning growing proportion non-competition unsanctioned activities non-flying events district could publicized better attended being advertised within district www site wwwAMA-Dist 8org have established policy within Web site publish sanctioned activities list non-sanctioned flying events sponsored chartered clubs additionally list non-flying events advertised non-flying events section magazine voluntarily date booked through Mr Lee Other activities sponsored individuals nonchartered clubs will listed within district Web site appropriateness will determined individual basis Mr Lee myself Once again am asking voluntarily contact Mr Lee inquire about previously booked activities subject protection formal competition sanctioning will eliminate unintentional inadvertent overlapping AMA Hall Fame council AMA past presidents has decided expand voting membership committee selects modelers will honored being placed AMA HOF district vice president has solicited appoint person committee have selected outgoing district vice president Mr George Aldrich serve capacity membership HOF himself 4 HOF members within District VIII recent activity being council member chairman AMA Museum committee makes him obvious choice Recognition fellowship AMA awarded its highest level membership recognition two longtime modelers supporters aeromodeling lifelong volunteers AMA Bud Tenny Jess Shepherd thus honored during Indoor flying competition during January 1998 see photo What see column what get Either personally attending club meetings regional meetings non-flying events flying activities sanctioned competitions 237 chartered clubs hundreds activities happening throughout district obviously cannot attend Im seeking assistance have activities happenings within region club please see am informed will assist anyway can national regional concerns know concerns can assist As time permits read literature concerning modeling sent So may aware activities area please see am included PR mailing list upon newsletter list Sandy Frank 998 149 Associate Vice Presidents Bedford TX January 4 1998 Indoor meet Fellowship just award highest level membership AMA offers anyone Two very own Bud Tenny Jess Sheppard honored lifelong efforts work behalf aeromodeling Academy Bud left picture Jess right retiring council member George Aldrich making presentation highest example fellowship camaraderie within modeling community seen during mid winter Indoor event Well done Associate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Tray Lapp 1618 Houston Dr Bismarck ND 58504 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sal ins KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Letter Russ Miller Thought would drop line results [6th annual] fun fly first-place winners Timed Flight 2/2 minJeff Stremich Fargo ND Carrier LandingScot Genoch Mapleton ND Glow Plug RaceDan Loegering Fargo ND Cross Country Race 92 minAI Foell Casselton ND perfect day fun fly 30 pilots registered Also Sept 14 2nd annual float fly Beaver Lake big crowd getting interested time JimE Dakota SkyMasters Casselton ND Casselton fun fly Aug 10 1997 Sig models picture Beaver Lake summer 1997 Lincoln Sky Knights have busy little over year ago informed land leasing sold Soon after began search new home club able find 20-acre piece land near Lincoln new site includes really well equipped clubhouse water electricity heater refrigerator stove impound station handicap accessible portable toilet sun deck areas flying site completely handicap accessible members have donated folding chairs picnic tables have wonderful new home runway four hundred feet long forty feet wide asphalt also grass strip runs southeast diagonal North/South hard surface runway East runway pond under development now should fine place enjoy float planes boats future plans expand already large parking area groom large camping area build bigger sun shade maybe playground small children visiting Sky Knights facility new home located East Lincoln Nebraska 1 34th Street Waverly Rd Interstate 1-80 exit Waverly exit travel East Watch signs Amberly Rd right Once youre Amberly follow street till see 134th street sign turn North travel over Highway 6 railroad continue North till see Waverly Rd will see club house facilities North East Intersection Some planning future also includes some kind open house everyone visit new home Sky Knights also lost good friend well known builder Mr Don Neill Lincoln plans organize have sanctioned annual fun fly strictly scale aircraft honor Dons fantastic ability create wonderful scale aircraft As has said before miss him much Please make plans visit great flying club location next trip through midwest Everyone welcome As quoted members has fun Gregg Meyer Vice President Lincoln Sky Knights Russ know highly irregular publish below article column feel Don Neill exception rule club community hobby has lost true friend Don Neill long time member Lincoln Sky Knights passed away unexpectedly May Don meticulous builder flier member Lincoln Sky Knights man admired liked anyone met him building abilities known throughout United States abroad creations hangs display Universal Studios Orlando Florida after being used filming Rocketeer Its difficult deal loss words difficult describe what Don meant us hobby general Tom Boyd past AVP District IX read below poem Dons funeral helped deal loss may help others time grief Author unknown Submitted Jock Sibert VP District IX Nebraska What good friend dies lash out anger curse skies grasp hard denial means weak effort kindle comfort seek What good friend dies Once lifes breath precious give chest last rise haste take blame no other fault kneel earth deem happiness halt What good friend dies him time both good bad lie cast aside past memories hurt too much struggle fight last lingering touch What good friend dies tears have cried No matter much no matter hard try thing say farewell Goodbye Model Aviation er Russ Miller What Good Friend Dies Submitted Jack Sibert VP District IX Nebraska ona / California / Hawaii Nevada Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone 602 708-0222 E-mail richh@primenetcom http//wwwama-1 Ocorn/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 last months column additional AVPs coordinators Flying Site Assistance. April 1993 Property Acquisition Development Committee proposed establishment Flying Site Assistance Fund assist clubs modeling associations critical flying site acquisition development issues AMA Executive Council approved proposal established fund allocating annual budget based formula 25 per open/senior member Using 1997 membership numbers approximately $31000 has allocated flying site assistance 1998 Recognizably woefully inadequate amount AMA membership declines annual allocation unfortunately declines well Given relatively small amount money available Council has limited expenditures fund projects large focus multi-venue multi-use facilities public sites support two clubs areas critical site issues exist Faced numerous critical site issues District X has aggressively sought funds has received AMA support through funding assistance several key projects 1994 significant portion fund used support AMA Western Regional Flying Site project Visalia CA 1996 $10000 granted TIMPA completion Tucson International Modelplex Park Tucson AZ $5000 dollars donated Save Mile Square Park Committee efforts Orange County CA Most recently 1997 $10000 granted Pomona Valley Aeromodelers development new public flying site Prado Dam Recreation area western San Bernardino County 1998 seeking continued support Save Mile Square Park effort funding development Educational Flight Range partnership Cal Poly State University San Luis Obispo CA last project extremely exciting through partnering Cal Polys Aeronautical Engineering Department AMA has opportunity establish essence West Coast Aeromodeling Education Center Though fund has instrumental addressing some critical funding issues just nor will enough money address funding issues associated efforts acquire develop maintain flying sites As District VP will continue working Executive Council seeking additional possibly alternative funding Flying Site Assistance Program will continue advocate key flying site projects within District However would ask Club club officer club member recognize program intended help clubs help themselves equally vtable resource ideas information ways clubs can become self-sufficient access local resources resolve funding issues AMA Executive Council taking Flying Assistance Program step further creating national Eying Site Committee encouraging district form district level committee deal flying site issues within District District X once again taking lead forming free standing association model clubs address critical issue Organized AMA Chapter Western States Modelers Association being developed not-for-profit corporation dedicated acquisition development retention aeromodeling facilities within District organization has its roots Expo Planning Committee plans use proceeds event establish funding source effort Additional information WSMA available through District X Web Page /wwwama-10comlama Till next time. Keepem safe Keepem flyn 998 151 Club President Bob Lang L wife Maxine host Palomar RC Flyers annual Christmas banquet Barn San Marcos CA Guests included Don Gulihur R President San Diego Co Association Model Clubs Thanks wonderful evening Whos afraid Big Bad El Niiio rest nation portions California coast hunker down Winter Soaring enthusiasts enjoy great soaring conditions Torrey Pines Glider Port La Jolla Ca north San Diego AMA President Dave Brown presents Addie Naccarato L AMAs Fellow Award life time achievement aeromodeling award reflects Addies tremendous service aeromodeling community through operations Naccaratos Hobby Hangar Burbank CA youth educational programs sponsored Black Sheep Exhibition Squadron prestigious award presented Addie District X membership meeting during IMS Hobby Show January 11 1998 recognition Addles 60 plus years service Model Aviation Representatives Pomona Valley Aeromodelers receive AMA funding assistance development public flying site Prado Regional Park Eli 11 [sDTIE 11 ls] Alaska Idaho Montana / Oregon / Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 9721 3-0090 503 234-4439 EMAIL vpxi@pacifiercom Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 15618 NE 56th Way Redmond WA 98052 Al Culver Boa 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkinson 319 Yellowstone Billings MT 56101 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Reeves Lippincott 1201 Farrow Circle Anchorage AK 99504-2237 Mike Hazel 1073 Windemere Dr NW Salem OR 97304 Bruce Nelson 807 B Vicksburg St Spokane WA 69208 Dick Wickline PO Eon 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 John Hanson Id-Cities R/C Modelers wrote 57 intrepid rc fliers showed up first Polar Bear Fly Jan 1 98 event organized Bill Greger 97 President th club said event manifestation cabin fever amongst faithful day 40 F cloudy flying intense five airplanes air almost day long waiting line pilot stations Hot dogs chili served lunch great choice cold day Good news/bad news stuff bad after successful years Farragut Flyers have decided running Scalemasters Qualifier has become too much burden Thats disappointment because very good event run absolutely beautiful environment good news Grande Ronde Bush Pilots will run Scalemasters Qualifier essentially replacing Scale Contest August qualifier Bush Pilots plan among other things upgrading grass runway field south La Grande Parking will much improved will include RV parking duration dates 14-16 Aug Graham Hicks contact 900 Main La Grande OR 97850 Grahams e-mail gramhix@eonicom Wil Byers sent info about incredible place event An Alpine Soaring Vacation & Fun Fly June 26-29 1998 Wallowa Lake Oregon Come share fun Alpine Soaring likes have never seen Come R/C soar us atop mount Howard Wallowa Lake Ride gondola 4000 feet top world soar model 8300 ASL Next take road trip group Soar Heads Memaloose airstrip via Imnaha OR Eat famous Imnaha cafe built 1903 visit oldest post office Oregon travel Memaloose soar model over Hells Canyon deepest canyon North America landing zone Memaloose airstrip meadow grass 3300 feet long scenery has no equal Realistically can expect thermals drift up canyon walls 2000 feet-per-minute soaring spectacular proportions Fly big small scale non scale glider PSS No matter come share us Sponsored Mid Columbia Soarers event cost Free Donations welcome Insurance Yes AMA Required Contact Wil Byers 3540 Eastlake Dr W Richland WA 99353 509-627-5224 wilbyers@aolcom Some time ago told about young man Ryan Cunningham facing kidney transplant Prior surgery TnCities Modelers Desert Flyers numerous others gave Ryan everything need fly R/C model Well according Larry Mitchell Ryans transplant success recovering fine order model building also success since finished plane brought TRCM Fun Fly last May made flight group bad considering hed soloed just before surgery Ryan will graduate high school spring graduation picture holding J-3 Cub built school project project scored Excellent Ryans teacher Ryan going attend Vancouver branch WSU fall Lets join clubs individuals concerned wishing Ryan best everything future endeavors Ryan Cunningham Stick 20 Mike Hazel sent following 27th annual NW Control-Line Regionals will take place Roseburg Oregon May 22 thru 24 Since moving Roseburg site 96 event extravaganza has continued grow popularity among contestants spectators management Regionals has turned over special committee comprised members Umpqua Valley Modelers Eugene Propspinners Western Oregon Control Line Flyers cotnmittee has worked hard fine tuning already well-honed event year Aerobatics Scale fliers will note improved schedule designed handle increasing entry folks Last years experiment CL float plane flying success pond flying area has improved enlarged As always contest features full selection Aerobatics Speed Racing Combat Scale Carrier events including some trophy divisions kids on-site amenities top class include several hobby vendors food concessions modelers meeting place inside airport hangar havent already received information flyer contact Craig Bartlett 205 NE Cedar Lane Corvallis Oregon 97330 541 745-2025 Celebration Silent Flight 2-3 May Fern Prairie field Washougal event electrics gliders Contact Jerry Holcomb enjoy pure enjoyment happens flying off water have number fine events attend spring Barons will have float fly Jump Off Joe Lake 2-3 May Contact Tony Worman 509-2389 157 6th Annual Snake River Float Fly Lewis Clark R/C Model Club May lOon Snake River Clarkston WA Contact Alan Russell 509-758-3759 3031 May Farragut Fliers will host Spring Float Fly Ccoclalla WA Matt Jacobson 208-773-4222 contact TCRCMs 5th Annual Float Fly takes place Leslie Grove Park Columbia River Richland June 6th Contact Ron Gibby 509-946-5356 Plat Float Fly has moved 20-21 June long time early June dates Put Umpqua Valley Modelers Plat Reservoir just east Sutherlin OR contact John James 54 1-8637400 happen Alaska around 4th July can attend 7th Annual Water N Wheels Contest Fairbanks Put Midnight Sun R/C Club includes Pattern Scale flying night long both land water flying available Contact Jesse Mack 907-457-7338 11-12 July week before Granddaddy em Sky Knights Portland OR present NW Seaplane Championships Pine Hollow Reservoir near Wamic OR Contact Guy Foreman 503257-8841 Model Aviation s gang flew TCRCMs Polar Bear 98