A Academy Model Aeronautics ANws 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Executive Council Meeting Highlights 135 SW As HistoryPast Present Future John Worth Motions made May 2-3 1998 Executive Council meeting motions belo unofficial minutes Minutes gil official u approved th Council MOTION moved W De Cou II seconded R Miller IX have Doug Holland Dave Brown contact Anita Northrop immediately express strong interest pending Dougs validation financial information provided AMA MOTION passed 12 yes II IV V VI VII VIII IX X XI EVP NAA 1 no III MOTION II moved D Holland EVP seconded J MeNeill V postpone consideration funding Mile Square until June 1998 Executive Council meeting MOTION passed 9 yes IV V VI VII VIII IX XI EVP NAA 4 no II III X Note this item placed agenda June 15 1998 meeting MOTION III moved J MeNeill V seconded R Hanson X authorize President Executive Vice President purchase IMS Show up slOOK intent running conjunction Western States Modelers Association MOTION passed 9 yes II IV V VI VII VIII X EVP attendance III IX XI NAA History involves both events people Sometimes its matter what happened other times its matter involved often its combination factors example sometimes history made someone several people doing something very special such Maxwell Bassett won 1932 National Model Airplane Championships gasoline-powered engine competition event previously dominated rubber-powered models happening shared Bill Brown designer maker engine changed history model aviation forever because never again would gas engine-powered models compete directly national competition against rubber power Another significant history-making aeromodeling achievement winning first Nationals Radio Control event Good brothers 1936 time Radio Control highly specialized activity engaged very few experimenters using homemade equipment model designs Since time Radio Control model flying has evolved huge aeromodeling activity involving hundreds thousands dollars maybe millions using mostly commercial ready-to-use equipment flown mostly models produced kit Almost Ready-To-Fly form Along way other examples individuals have achieved national attention recognition being elected Model Aviation Hall Fame through performance achievements publicity over yearseven yet achieving Hall Fame statushave also gained recognition largely via publication activities model press way another have come learn about contributions history aeromodelingwhat happened way back recently way now process have gotten indications what can expect least part future have seen instance turbine enginesin just past 10 yearshave come reliable now source model propulsion Based history can expect such engines will become numerous cheaper smaller Less certain present although clarification should forthcoming soon personalities will become famous history developing aspect model aviation suggests interesting thought As technological progress proceeds part segment history making may may directly involved its happening lifetime therefore observers historical development turn means us will able look back some years now remember developed involved Very likely names too familiar us now will much better known before long will probably learn some will nominated selection election some future year Hall Fame looking ahead therefore what may happen future can gain perspective what happening year recognize model aviation pioneers new crop Hall Famers September Celebration Eagles II event Muncie Indiana Think about can part history making being event person can actually meet talk perhaps share dinner some already famous deeds events past Focus two key dates Friday September 11th Saturday September 12th 1998 evening 11th will having Pioneers Party AMA Museum Everyone invited no chargeno invitation necessary next evening 12th will continued page 165 152 Model Aviation HQ See Page 192 resident neighboring field has made noise complaint against club will respond have adequately prepared chances keeping field very good begin scrambling prepare response field may become another statistic disturbing trend message must come across well aware local community standards regarding nuisance due noise have taken appropriate steps ensure can comply standards have controls monitoring place demonstrate compliance complaint has no merit However going take much just saying words Whoever decides whether will allowed continue flying has guided conclusion complaint has no merit based what have prove AIVIA Sound Committee supports acquiring means have right answers should right fly come question Sound Committee Mission Statement Prevent loss offlying fields arising adverse community reaction sounds model aircraft emit Simple goai statement isnt So Put man moon much done orderly systematic successful approach accomplishing mission depends efforts Individuals clubs need control sound emissions maintain harmony neighbors AMA hobby suppliers have stake responsibility some work Sound Committee will defining arguing revising tasks deciding should allocated Sometimes will obvious should doing what sometimes can say up hobby suppliers provide quieter power plants realistic Consumers must demonstrate ready market quieter power plants smart providers will make available will such issues approach evolves Actually problem responses have evolving losing flying fields faster new ones being established acceptable working together can change What prevailing sound emission standards locale know congratulations Most dont know what point sound crosses line innocuous nuisance public official landowner sitting judgment over noise complaint against club probably doesnt know either may need inform him leads first tasks learning community standards have comply should task must done local level standards uniform across boundaries political subdivisions National international standards provide recommendations always used used have usually tailored some degree committee can provide some guidance finding standards possibly fill some details wouldnt feasible AMA Its usually club effort could cooperative effort among clubs same area Public ordinances building codes usual sources regarding noise nuisance standards community municipalities codes available on-line accessible via Web other cases phone calls and/or trips library city/county administration centers may required San Diego County call number Noise Control listed county government section telephone directory got quick response including copy pertinent sections county codes ordinances applicable code well-drafted traceable standards recommended American National Standards Institute ANSI Sound level limits specified one-hour average dBA levels limits range 40-65 dBA hour average depend such factors timeof-day zoning area limit levels apply property line bit different building codes specify levels allowable location noise-sensitive site residence school hospital etc building code seems thoughtful regard ordinance does differentiate whether adjoining property noise-sensitive vacant example should serve model what look permissible level should quantified preferably average over specified period time universally recognized units eg one-hour equivalent dBA level Leq permissible level usually specified receptors location source level may defined property line sensitive location some standard distance source ordinance such little room legal wrangling evidence presented properly will either compliant will Designing club rules compliance community standards straightforward case will cover details upcoming column communities codes regarding sound nuisance written vague terms loud annoying sounds prohibited Whether compliance difficult demonstrate contest up whim official stands judgment situation community must provide quantitative definition local community standards sell public official interpretation may seem formidable task involves legwork legal technical skill Persons public office legal arenas tend swayed precedent authority logic science following course action suggested 1 sound ordinances locale too vague useful try moving up step two public hierarchy Look applicable provisions county state codes possibly ordinances neighboring communities 2 Obtain copy ANSI Standard S1240-]990 Sound Level Descriptors Determination Compatible Land Use extract fill blanks local codes document contains guidelines enforceable law widely recognized authoritative 3 sound survey site suiTounding noise-sensitive locations determine ambient sound level sound generated model flying activity does contribute significantly raising ambient level will have good argument compliance local standards recording sound meter required expensive instruments can rented will needed few days clear understanding communitys sound emission standards fundamental other steps will take control Someone clubofficers committee established address issueneeds develop understanding prepared sell club members outsiders Sensible standards apply particular flying site will derived community standards will constraints Continued page 155 August1998 153 999- 9 Mike Stokes AMA Education Coordinator 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 months column will focus some very positive happenings around country will hopefully plant ideas others pick up will start congratulating Roanoke Valley Radio Control RVRC Club being latest recipient AMA Youth Education Stipend YES Grant RVRC under guidance club president Marshall McClung has teamed up Roanoke Valley Governors School Mr Bill Saunders establishing Aerodynamics Elective syllabus look forward receiving Marshalls reports passing membership through column received nice informative letter Don Ross AMA 6834 response request information aiding acquiring indoor flying sites Don informed Mr Alan Abriss produced video entitled Silent Magic might prove very helpful looking locate acquire indoor site contacted Mr Abriss have received copy video reviewed dealing directly acquisition indoor sites gives viewer realistic presentation what takes place indoor models fascinating captivating Silent Magic would make excellent visual aid formal request indoor site price 18-minute video $17 plus $3 shipping handling Mr Abriss may reached Homegrown Television Productions 94-20 66 Ave Forest Hills NY 11374 Top Gun 98 officially record books second year row AMA sponsored make-and-take Delta Dart program youngsters 10-14 years old As photos show however some latitude given Also second year row program carried out under guidance Pete Ferris Palm Beach Sky Hawks AMA Charter Club 1141 Sky Hawks provided instructors Frank Tiano Enterprises provided adhesives Palm Beach Polo provided facility Construction trimming models took place mornings mass launch Friday Saturday Sunday lead-off act half-time show day Recognition given participants Certificate Achievement AMA Medals awarded placing 1st 2nd 3rd up last down mass launch day would appear accompanying photos event success sincerest thanks Norm Rosenstock Palm Beach Sky Hawks being point man project planning attending Top Gun 99 Frank Tiano has invited AMA Delta Dart program back column starting take life its own based input have receiving members over country What nice about being coordinator have figure out use material effectively benefit concerned main goal writing column monthly seem get closer together time plant seeds minds readers am learning really good programs established around country no need reinvent wheel An example what am referring follows three very viable programs first example courtesy Harold Reuter Lake Orion Michigan Lake Orion Waldon Scripps Middle Schools feature unique program known Dragon Days other Wednesday classes dismissed 1220 pm teachers able participate Professional Development sessions tends leave some students unsupervised upon arriving home Dragon Days has offered chance students enjoy supervised activities afternoon until regular dismissal time Harold has instrumental presenting woodworking projects model building has donated time skills showing students build airplanes race cars bird houses As cost per student runs depending project Harold looks discounts offers advice supplies can found around town About 45 students usually participate Dragon Days Harold reports kids find self-esteem through sense accomplishment Michigan head out Rio Rancho New Mexico Jim Simpsons Radio Control Sailplane program involved 9-14 year old students Jim designed Sunrider Sailplane developed soaring school program order introduce plant seeds enjoyment model aviation todays youth Jim has interesting outlook todays youth quote Money deterrent interest person involved will find way get money equipment whatever Modern youth commonly wear $100 shoes own access computers Big fast loud very expensive planes drove RC back out country lack exposure primary factor lack junior participation half-dozen 10-year-old kids two-channel RC airplanes will cause old guys pick up pack up sometimes leave field Jims solution Sunrider six-footspan two-channel sailplane enlists instructors teach building flying utilizes flying sites close home such schools parks permission seeks parental support enlists parents program establishes peer groups because flying buddy next flying field importance Jim has found difficult ingredient competent willing instructors reason students taught instructors results have excellent Jims parting comment valuable lesson us take heed underestimate modern youth Theyre way smarter old people know last example productive program comes us Clement Germanier Glenbrook South High School Glenview Illinois Clement has secondary school teacher 34 years has also taught summer school class building flying Radio Control aircraft past 12 summers summer classes range 12 19 students summer class lasts three weeks meets daily 4Y2 hours Students learn build fly own airplanes very enthusiastic about program Financing comes parents supportive local hobby shops Skylarks RIC Club AMA Charter Club #272 has instrumental success program As Clement says Clubs have involved types programs succeed Students receive ied arts credit towards graduation requirements Additionally Clement meets students once week flying field remainder summer has students 154 Model Aviation club stay active until finish high school has other ideas contributors have quoted concerning future model aviation roles have play future will close months column couple photos Clement Germanier s classes SoundlMaclaughlin Continued page 153 operation sound mitigation steps will apply aircraft flown site caveat regarding current ISO ANSI recommendations municipal codes ordinances traceable An objective measure equivalent loudness specified whereas noise annoyance subjective cannot measured physical quantity descriptors sound factor its potential annoy someone including tonal content repetition rate familiarity listener listeners attitude toward activity emitting countless intangible features Ideally could measure degree annoyance scale accounts variables devise standards preclude exceeding some tolerability limit However have means may find sound four-stroke engine pleasing twostroke though perceived loudness may equal its sensible account difference standards noise mitigation quantify difference some factor rules favor fourstroke engines can rationally defended other perceptions might crop up discussions sound standards flying site easy effort establish workable guidelines become mired philosophizing about abstract nature annoyance caused sound suggest adopting applicable limits specified codes upper bound permissible sound level seems sensible must comply law minimum provide margin comfort law establishes threshold based measure correlates very well noise annoyance satisfactory people time have consider much additional margin need conforming desires of people. doesnt feel comfortable margin could form lumped n dBA below threshold specified law factors considering engine type operating speed etc column will identify what sound parameters other loudness have shown surveys contribute annoyance level broad populations will begin limits set recognized authority Adjustments provide comfort margin can discussed separately added once agreed upon will also discuss establishment site rules sound compliance specific power plant-related sound mitigation measures Reflect effort others put obtaining field molding suit purposes Isnt worth developing plan protect loss Failure plan planning fail st1998 155 Til next month MUSEUM CURATOR Immediate opening Museum Curator Job responsibilities include Collections management supervision exhibit research development public relations communications fund-raising grant writing staffing Museum including weekends Position forty 40 hours per week including weekend work Qualifications include 1 BA history Museum Studies related field equivalent work experience 2 Technical knowledge model building flying 3 Good rapport model industry 4 Excellent writing skills computer literacy 5 A minimum two years museum experience Please provide current resum letter interest Mary Hum Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 E Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 close business July 15 1q98 E-mail address mhurn@modelaircraftorg USAUSA • z~rj wiuui r Doug Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 787-7454 upcoming months will have various statements schedules taken audit report will provide opportunity see numbers better understand financial operations AMA particularly care about numbers will continue include humorous item enjoyment Two men beach Florida appeared regularly never talked just sat side side Finally day said used lumber business business went bad fire Thats ended up down second man didnt say anything minute two turned said used textile business flood Thats ended up down first man looked hack him asked start flood Below presented Statements Cash Flows 1997 1996 show money originated spent Details operations included statements will see future months THE ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS INC STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31 1997 AND 1996 OPERATING ACTIVITIES Increase net assets Adjustments reconcile increase net assets net cash provided operating activities Depreciation amortization Gain loss sales assets changes operating assets liabilities Receivables Inventory cost Prepaid expenses taxes Accounts payable accrued expenses Competition funds escrow Deferred membership revenue Deposits Net Cash Provided Operating Activities INVESTING ACTIVITIES Purchases property equipment Proceeds sales assets Deposits investment accounts 19971996 $ 911883 $ 236620 384228 5133 1290978 19506 10588 41567 54582 2024 227125 365191 70038 671849 19632 39676 96510 147577 1985 194462 100001 4iiQ12 221191 8300 3990031 504693 624345 1522001 Net Cash Used Investing Activities FINANCING ACTIVITIES Principal payments mortgage payable Principal payments capital lease obligations Collections mortgage note receivable Net Cash Used Financing Activities 61189432548 48627 23572 2011 45458 34551 160 7018879849 NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS Beginning year End year SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION Interest paid Income taxes paid SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES Equipment financed through capital lease obligations Mortgage note received connection sale real estate 728930635524 4408 $ 3308262$ 2579332 $ 83173$ 105215 20152600 74302-250000 Well hope wasnt too boring you have questions will happy discuss Until later Model Aviation ecticut / Maine Massachusetts / New Hampshire / Rhode Island / Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1828 781 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 AlIen Road Billerica MA 01821 -5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 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 E Greenmich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001 -2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1866 1997 NEPRO AWARDS BANQUET following information pictures furnished Bob Wallace AVP Ct 1997 Northeast Pylon Racing Association NEPRO awards banquet held Saturday November 22nd Bradley Ramada Inn Windsor Locks Connecticut Signifying conclusion another highly successful RC Pylon Racing season well attended annual gathering NEPRO members guests featured excellent can eat buffet professionally prepared slide show past racing seasons highlights cornucopia door prizes presentation awards musically accompanied slide show prepared Lloyd Burnham encompassed over 800 color slides arranged compressed 48 minute twin projector program racing season highlights comical incidents slide show requires dedicated photographic efforts several people during racing season hours editing composing has become banquet highlight An unexpected slide presentation prepared Mike Kristina Luzzi shown after main slide show comical theme Mike Kristina s show Lego man parody NEPROS Lloyd Burnham Ralph Rinaldi neither will ever play center NBA see slide show appreciate shame both slide shows shot presentation certainly worthy being reshown Thanks efforts Louis Barbara Schwab years banquet featured well over several thousand dollars worth door prizes including radio systems Airtronics Futaba Hitec donated radios basic entry level systems either Airtronics radio computerized type list door prize sponsors included Airtronics RIC Report Ernst Master Airserew Lee Mfg Flight Line hobbies Inc Zona Rocket City Boca Bearings HitecIRCD Lone Star Balsa Futaba Great Planes CB/Tatone LCS Performance Hobbypoxy Indy R/C K&B Mfg Du-Bro Sullivan Products Coverite Norvel Bob Smith Ind Powermaster Fuels Robart NEPRO considered finest regional Pylon Racing organization United States Races held late April through late September Connecticut Massachusetts New York area competitions include entry level NEPRO Quickie 500 racing well higher performance AMA Quickie 500 Quarter 40 Pylon Racing events NEPRO possesses finest upto-date safety communications race result equipment country fact NEPROs safety equipment such equipment presently use conforms present AIVIA guidelines regulations NEPROs racing equipment available free charge delivered race site club northeast area interested hosting Pylon Race flying field RC Pylon Racing northeast area best country NEPRO always welcomes newcomers interest Pylon Racing beginners experienced flyers alike additional information about NEPRO obtain free new member informational pack contact Lloyd Burnham 860 6449072 See races Model Aviation August1998 157 1997 Quickie 500 Fast Heat Time Winners l-r Ralph Rinaldi expert class Vance Sutton standard class 1997 Standard Class Champion Mike Luzzi daughter Kristina also caller Kristina awarded Caller Year trophy determined membership vote caller like Kristina could Mike lose 1997 Expert Class NEPRO Quickie 500 Winners I-r 3rd Lloyd Burnham 2nd Tom Rebenklau 5th Bob Wallace 1st Louis Schwab Missing photo 4th place finisher Bill Jensen 1997 Standard Class NEPRO Quickie 500 Winners l-r 1st Mike Luzzi 2nd Frank Hell 4th Russ Levy 5th Bob Settembro Missing photo 3rd place finisher Don Morgan 1997 Expert Class Champion Lewis Schwab wife Barbara Barbara winner NEPROs 1997 Most Appreciated Non-Member trophy dedicated efforts obtaining abundance sponsor donated door prizes • I111 LIUEE 1 1 — *New Jersey/ New York/ Europe Cou resident 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1308 zDey908 221-6899 Eve908 221-1666 Fax908 221-9297 decou @ idtnet Associate Vice Presidents Dave Babcock 445 Stoctrton Street Hghtstoocr NJ 08520-4501 Roy Brown USAE AFCENT CMR 460 Box 585 APO AC 09703 Vinceuliano teyhaweck Pd Rocky Pt NwvYerk NY 11778 Ray Joschkos 59 Liorrrgstorr Street St Jawes NY 11780 James M Lewis PO 81 Ogdenborg NY 13869-0081 Bob McKay 109W Edroard St. Iselan NJ 08830 Dave Mathewson Box 813 Cawillas NY 13031 Tom Murray 31 Voorhees Once Basking Ridge NJ 07920 Marlene Nikodem 407 Wllos Street Lockport NY 14094 Bill Poythress 2 Hewlock CooS Saugentres NY 12477 Adam Sattier 41 Perry Averrue Latham NY 12110-2433 Terry Terrenoire tOt Sroithtield Dr Endiceo NY 13780-4329 Frequency Coordinator Len Sauter 53 ArpoS Dr Oseego County Atyert FolIos NY 13088 315 598-8093 AVP Bob McKay great time March 24th attended 25th annual Roxhury Area Model Airplane Club building contest RAMAC has Gold Leader Club number years really knows put show Twenty-nine modelers brought 42 planes judged 6 others being shown display local school cafeteria hadnt seen such collection model aircraft years room full aircraft formidable task judges Pat Goldman Jean Schimmer handled registration chores judging event 9 certificates 28 trophies awarded coordinated effort part Bob Boswell Hans Huchradel John Goldman Doug Twaits Hal Eaton Mike Ramsey Al Young Wes Deetz Frank Costello Devin Osborne Carls Hobby Center John Goldman Dataspace Systems Inc Bill Schimmer donated trophies event end evening over 23 contestants walked away certificates trophies Gus Perez Wayne Modelers taking top honors 1st Scale trophy best non-MonoKote covering well trophies Best Show Modelers Choice Some skilled craftsmen attended RAMAC contest Thanks AVP McKay pictures Bill Schimmer write-up late April pleasure attend second annual Rockland County RC club Library show New City NY library venue event club decorates walls ceiling numerous display tables forms model aviation paraphernalia has three-position flight simulator set-up conducts AMA Cub building classes kids Outside weather permitting ample space some attention-grabbing helicopter demonstrations event well publicized library local press hit libraty patrons stopped look displays talk RCRC modelers present left impression library show such provides us excellent opportunity get hands-on community involvement sport flight simulator Cub building areas proved particularly attractive visitors Kudos CD Al Betancourt another job well done way Al has effective way assure maximum participation clubs members always some interesting items raffled end day paslicipate dont know what items might unless show up Two nice kits time Danny Landis F-4U Corsair RCRC library show Kate Powers Brendan Lauria Grace Powers Mark Powers show off completed AMA Cubs April 29th found Maryland Eastern States Free Flight Championships sizable contingent District II contestants Tom Higgs Higgs Brothers Farms provides space event personally sees plenty great food contestants As drove up site passed huge barbecue pit covered chicken fight way past aroma chef None other gracious host Tom has RC pilot about 6 years quick provide some ample acreage free flight folks ever gets out farming hell next Colonel Sanders Tom Higgs tending flock two-day event know District II entrants acquitted themselves well dont have final results Perhaps next month Pallet tweaks FlJ ship prior flight Master Matt Barr age 7 participating first-ever HLG contest 158 Model Aviation -tiIIsUIIE 1 1 ie] SE Ohio / Pennsylvania / West Virginia Bob Brown Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 Anseciate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Osurt Columbus OH 43229-2556 914 891-1943 Danid H Ellis 5261 DeWiS Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 304 776-1459 Nelsen Geuld 1944 Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103-9519 610 797-6597 Jehe Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 412 925-3266 Deneld Klnpp 637 Hamilton Coart Traype PA 19426-2356 610 409-0129 Frank Nell 9042 Normall Drive Dayton OH 45449 937 435-9332 Machew Tarnwski RR#3 Eno 294 Dogwood Drivo Drums PA 19222 717 622-0435 Jeseph S Vislay 1381 Cranuronk Drive PO 9oa 951 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Frequency Ceerdinater Jehe Cettle 1512 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fog PA t9754 Phone 717 297-9970 CLUB PROGRAM What cold winter night Duje Matenkosky coming club meeting night plan have some fun Duie Murrysville Pennsylvania traveled quite number clubs Pittsburgh area last winter Vintage Radio Control Show Included presentation escapement pulse equipment new used state too long ago accompany tales RC adventures brought some beautiful silk covered vintage aircraft well Duie tine master silk dope finish top off flies beauties vintage equipment everyday flying Thanks sharing wisdom Duie Duie Matenkosky entenains Pittsburgh Arcs Photo Dean Shaffer THE PITTSBURGH TAILSPIN SQUADRON Pittsburgh Tailspin Squadron FAC having Indoor handlaunch glider event Leechburg Pennsylvania AVP John Hathaway dropped visit Rich Blackham describes himself Benevolent Dictator gathered few members together last indoor event winter building background Catholic Activity Centerseveral National Indoor Records have set site Pittsburgh area modelers interested Free Flight may contact Rich Blackham 4991 Road Murrysville Pennsylvania 15668-96 15 Pittsburgh Tailspin Squadron Photo John Hathaway CLEVELAND CONTROLINE Wayne Buran has asked mention annual stunt contest Old time classic will flown Saturday August 22 PAMPA classes Sunday 23rd additional information contact Wayne Buran 405 Cottonwood Ct Avon Lake Ohio 44012 MAHONING COUNTY MODEL CLUB active clubs eastern Ohio Mahoning County Model Club held mall show Southern Park Mail Boardman Ohio Thanks Steve Smith following pictures provide examples fine aircraft display Steve Smith Cessna 310G Laser 200 Stearman built Mark Chopp INDOOR Great indoor sites extremely hard find Recently nine District III modelers enjoyed hospitality Western New York Free Flight Society Buffalo Bills practice facility new building could develop indoor mecca Buffalo area Buffalo Bills great indoor site Don Slusarczyk Vernon Neff Larry Mzik Tom Soya John Kagan Larry Loucks Chuck Slusarczyk brought home ten prizes Buffalo CLUB WORKERS backbone club work Without efforts membership would have considerably less Thank working e Ron Martin man club booth Hamburg Flea Market August 1998 159 Stephen Gerish Hog Bipe Delaware District Columbia / Maryland /Nortlr Carolina / Virginia Chuck Foreman Vice President 412 Pine Cone Ct Kill Devil Hill NC 27948 Phone 252 441-5855 Fax 252 441-6554 cforeman@modelaircraftorg Associate Vice Presidents George Abbott 8712 Westlake Court Raleigh NC 27613 Home Phone 919 848-6719 E-Mail GAbboH462@aolcom Robert E Babura 117 Otis Dr Severn MD 21144-1130 Home Phone 41D 969-9356 E-Mail bbabura@junocom Steve Moulton 2217 Johnstown Rd Chesapeake VA 23322 Home Phone 757 421-4545 Office Phone 757 431-6009 Fax 804 463-8411 E-Mail moultons @ mindspringcom Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Ave Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Home Phone 54D 943-1684 E-Mail tlyrrs@cfwcom John Stare 826 Marl Pit Rd Middletown DE 19709 Home Phone 302 376-7154 E-Mail vrcs38@aolcom Bliss Teague 625 5th Ave SW Hickory North Carolina 28602 Home Phone 336 324-2164 Office Phone 336 733-9228 E-Mail bliaateague@conninccom Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 910 488-5986 FLIGHT OF THE RAVEN some interesting E-Mail Bob Verhaeghe said am planning fly RIC float plane across Pamlico Sound non stop 1 will take off waters edge front house North Carolina follow along boat fast boat models fly fast intend land Silver Lake Ocracoke Island Outer Banks north Carolina knowledge has never done flying across Pamlico Sound distance about 37 statute miles hope late spring early summer year think would interest readers know going take place time being am calling Pamlico Challenge Flight Raven call plane Raven because initials RAV later plans develop Sounds like fun trip hope have pictures information attempt later GLENN DEAN FREDERICK MARYLAND Received letter Glenn Dean sounds like good idea thought some clubs District IV would like try idea Like AMA members am concerned about future hobby agree AMAs philosophy introducing model aviation young people thru education have suggestion another program AMA might pursue spring middle schools high schools around country sponsor science fairs Winners go compete regional state national international levels Local businesses major corporations alike sponsor awards variety categories As Army recruiter judge number fairs have always found number projects use model aviation investigate aeronautical principles suggestion promote model aviation recognizing outstanding achievements students use model aviation science fair project Give award recognizes best use model aviation equivalent prize could AMA youth membership subscription ModelAviation perhaps opportunity fly local club see primarily local effort promoted local AMA clubs volunteer judge local science fair present award AMA could assist promoting program local clubs aware existed AMA could also create certificate medal create prepaid membership club could buy advance also see AMA providing promoting sort award state national level am sure funding local AtvlA volunteers participate program would difficult AMA promotes decision significantly lower cost youth membership cost program could remain minimal potential gain exposure hobby would worth cost ASHEBORO AEROMODELERS Late 1996 group local model enthusiasts met deciding form club attempt locate develop flying field area Mr Lany Draugh certified Contest Director among group provided guidance developing club city time doing work improve condition old discontinued landfill help city manager personnel Recreation Public Works departments possible have grading clearing done could provide suitable flight location Once work completed grassed circle control line runway radio control club granted lease property keeping planned improvements beautification old landfill city agreed keep areas other circle runway mowed cleared lot work club members yet flying season coming will make great project feet will provide hours enjoyment both young old interested hobby model aircraft club grateful City Asheboro its personnel making use field possible keeping citys commitment foresighted work toward providing its citizens project will continuing program under Recreation Department City photo picture RVRC Friday Flyers enjoying pretty day particular Jake McVey AMA 388 kneeling next trademark Lou Andrews Aeromaster Jake has Roanoke Valleys corner stone model aviation since back 30s would load up bicycle free flight gear ride off field after school joined AMA # 388 after coming home WW II has experienced free flight control line escapement galloping ghost two tone pulse width reeds proportional monoplanes gliders giant scale two cycles four cycle gasoline So whatever model aviation want discuss Jake can kick airplane tires best After retiring hardware store also southwest Virginias best hobby shop Jake has enjoyed life Riley divides time between traveling USA lovely wife Kitty surf fishing Nags Head building flying models airplanes two wings round engines Beyond experience what makes Jake special willingness help fellow modeler model club usually first arrive first volunteer last leave because Jake McVey modelers like him AMA todays largest special interest group aviation Roanoke Valley fortunate have such cornerstone salute Jake TWIN COUNTY EAGLES BIG BIRD FLY-IN photo shows flight line Big Bird Fly-In hosted Nash County R/C Flyers April 25th 1998 Lots friendly folks event CD AB Gentry did good job running show RIVER CITY RADIO CONTROL CLUB photo mall show put River City Radio Control Club located Elizabeth City NC club interested tn tncreasing membership good way mall show Thats month dont forget take kid flying Model Aviation HALL McCLUNG ROANOKE VALLEY RIC CLUB m si kI 11 LI UU labama / Florida/ Georgia / Mississippi / Puerto Rico / South Carolina / Tennessee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Aaenae Birmingham AL 35205 Phone 205322-2127 FAX 205 252-2654 E-mail jemcneill@junocom WEB-PAGE hSpI/wwwscottnet/ama Associate Vice Presidents Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Pensacola FL 32514 Wilkelmina Chlhasa 2826 Arbor Place Knaoniile TN 37917 John G Cooper 4788 Cloister Cone Memphis TN 38118 James Alvis 5426 Melmood Orion Jackson MS 39211 Michael Gregory 305 Rockmont Rd Greenville SC 28815 William T Haymood 4 Robin Circle Foley AL 36535 Karl Hensel 383 Briarwood #42 Meridian MS 39305 Louise Izzo 296 Hontridge Way Winteraprings FL 32708 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornlen N Charieston SC 29405 Chris Joiner 85 Lee Rd 238 Phenia City AL 36867 Dr Johe Martin 2180 Tigertail Ann Miami FL 33133 Tom MOrris 327 Poehla Pass Anniston AL 36206 George Perryman 3644 Lake Smyma GA 30082 Clifford Scholetield 4138 NW 33rd Place Gainesnille FL 32606 Melvin Sires 781 Eoardman Rd Aiken SC 28803 Frank Tiano 15300 Estancia Lane West Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Duzer 3604 N River Rd. Gainesnille GA 30506 Lee Wehster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Joseph Micalizzi HC 866 Boo 10397 Fajardo Puerto Rico 00738 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fields 183W Strickland Rd interlaosen FL 32148 Phone 904 654-2517 RC Contest Coordinator Kenneth Blackwett 207W Sandoreek Rd Enterprise AL 36330 Phone 334 347-4721 Display Coordinator Russell Mobely 5636 Woodnalley Rd NE Thomson GA 30824 Phone 708 597-9783 Computer Science Technology Expert Tom Rhodes 9 New York Blvd Beverly Hills FL 34465 Phone 382 827-0674 1352 795-2362 No pictures time Too words Enough words 4 pages just Council meeting No REPORT Why? Because YOU have responded poii told No longer necessary Now Hdqrs issues complete report didnt before thing coming out meeting long discussion about giving stuff away District help members clubs finality OK items create myself like Robts Rules Order books tapes like Airplanes Fly etc OK item sale Hdqrs raise revenue creates conflict FLASH. George Walker wanted tape Airp fly! mailed also free Model Aviation mag month Director Parks & Rec Dept Largo Fla asked meeting Response immediate Pres Dave Brown & Exec Director Joyce Hager said Take out annual budget $1 2/yr did have local Parks Director breathing over club field need same thing write Ill cant think better way spend annual budget Dist VP has good something.. Couple other things before leave Council meeting business! Dist V resident Gil Fireagle writes us dont appreciate good got search real inside mood Council beyond sanitized reporting Good shot Gil Giant Scale discussed Also IMAA organization Internl Miniature Airc Assn Someone mentioned haggling currently going inside IMAA Special Interest Group response IMAA good thing Special Interest Groups can run Nats events Fun-Flys good anybody because know live stuff said District Ive lot Fun-Flys featuring e larger flyers belong IMAA use IMAAs safety rules etc Therefore field wide open IMAA bring flyers clubs family can predict in-fighting will end within IMAA people will end happily Because everybody wants same thing want fly planes peace quiet Ill run out space page before get everything have tell something AMA discovered Special Interest Groups could run own business best better AMA 1974 council meeting Lake Charles La first SIG NFFS Free Flight John Worth said Lets try year SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP well look next year year later concept unqualifiedly successful didnt bother look back Class C events mentioned Class C can ANYTHING Giant Scale etc Dave Brown mentioned pure CONTESTS less less Today get-togethers fun just fly plane notion strikes ratses issue Should keep status CONTEST DIRECTOR change EVENT DIRECTOR create new EVENT DIRECTOR type parallel Contest Director What think? Let hear Now READ Its important Show Club Editor Club Pres PLEASE just skip words look pictures everybody has computer more now have District V WEB PAGE coming right out Bham have 10 megabytes need Enough flash 1 page 318 AMA Clubs Dist V same time Tell Editor can put page WEB newsletter can show name officers meet etc ALSOa page heralding upcomtng Fly-In Put map choose plan group states alphabetically WEB PAGE http/wwwscottnetkama Bob Garrett Nashville wants tell Bill Sharp 81 still greasing runway wants freq monitor Bob thats what Dorothy Fields Shes Dist freq coordr address phone above Russell Mobely Display Coordinator Address above Will mail back drop AMA Mall Show have new feature help Dist V members having trouble computer now have expert Computer Science Technology Mr Tom Rhodes #9 NY Blvd Beverly Hills Fla 34465 phone 352 527-0674 E-mail tomr@xtalwindnet Tom best Ive ever seen Hes free Troubles call him think told 2 ladies went out street Muncie md found batch Robts Rules Order discount price have stack Free catching fast Use run club meeting want Up Following urged publish meeting minutes Bob Garrett Nashville Phil Veatch Phil Greeberg So Fla John Tudor co-founder KCRC Nashville BARCS member Ken Lewis Fairhope Al John Agnew & sons Michael & Brian delete minutes John Diegelman E-mails no minutes rundown Waste space Ive modeling 60 yrs what AMA management does holds no interest Insurance & freq counts Majority modelers flyers less 5% care about contest AMA management ? Oh yes following want Roberts Rules now mailed James Nohsey Union C TN Ed Lipps Port Charlotte FL Chas Whetsel Morristown TN George Cliff Punta Gorda Time out. thanks Ms Kathy McMahon Gadsden mailing excellent newsletter.. further gossip. Don Kreis Largo FL has located local club Clearwater Pinellas Flying Club might let him Let give report calling AMA Hdqrs inquire about someones current membership identify yourself Club officer talking membership department will tell whether so-and-so current member AMA has explained lady other end phone will honor 3 names time will courteous polite would like thank Editor George Mello Club Pres Dee Miller Club Sec Keith Hunt Polk County Imperial RC Club Fla bringing membership department policy forward told CUSTOMER SERVICE number can call 1-800-4359262 membership info video HOW AIRPLANES FLY hit Clubs like 18/2 minute tape John Walsh Pres Atlanta Drone Soc wants mailed want club write call & Ill send tape explains aerodynamics real airplane good tape dont have belong club get live Dist V qualify very highest honor AMA can bestow Chartered Club AWARD OF EXCELLENCE Two clubs District qualified recognized Council 2 weeks ago Knox County Radio Control Society Knoxville Tenn Conley Flyers RC Club Georgia Pictures will follow very high honor two very deserving Clubs st 1998 161 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 5 Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Parenti 1920 Buckingliam Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Worden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indiana Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Bussell 5000W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 -3108 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Box 308 Burgle KY 40310 606 748-5834 Missouri Bob Underwood 32 Hollandbush Ct St Charles Mo 63304 Eve 314 939-3394 Ken Booher 1016 North East Barnes Dr Lees Summit MO 64086 816 524-7307 Frequency Coordinator Cal Orr RR 1 Box 1236 Higginsville MC 64037 660 584-6284 Fax 660 584-6285 Webmaster Gary Parenti 11001 Martindale Dr Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 531-9556 hop//wwwcsamiitedu/amadist6/indexhtm Executive Council met May 2nd 3rd half day Sunday devoted discussion flying sites problem securing and/or keeping flying sites real problem solutions differ greatly coast coast VP reported club district has permanent committee looks new sites time Leasing site private public landowners quite popular some areas other areas tend have public fields anyone allowed fly proper credentials Let know what clubs thoughts About 900 2500 clubs have reported location flying field hope soon can locate fields District VI several clubs have web pages have posted directions map field Calls received members moving traveling asking directions nearest field Does club have guest privileges comment should thought about clubs proactive relations neighbors landowners seem have least problems Jacksonville IL Club #1328 Jacksonville Propkickers six members show up planes annual tether plane contest Picture shows flight line Clockwise have Gene Nevins Sukhoi Brian Wards Silver Delta F-16 Bob Tendick Roger Russells Racer Charlie McCormicks P 51 John Hunters Ultimate John Althoffs Sidewinder next three pictures show order Grand Champion Gene Nevin firing up Sukhoi third place John Althoff Sidewinder John Hunter Ultimate Biplane anyone out ready challenge group Universe Championship Pictures text Gene Nevin Muncie IN Club #840 Munsee Skychiefs nothing crowds recent Mall Show handouts spectators building trainer raffle members kept busy see handout table AMA information modeling magazines taking good picture display really great way show off hobby Most everyone walked stopped quite often asked question two have Mr Mystery Greg Prater club President center Reggie Sewell hard work trainer MaIm Guy Mclntire assembling fuselage Gary Bussell AVP supplied pictures information comments show great success club-built trainer came out looking like picture box Well done guys Model Aviation / Michigan / Minnesota Wisconsin Dave Gish Vice President 5435 St Hwy 99 Wapello IA 52653 319 766-2202 goflyl @lisconet Associate Vice Presidents Joe Campopiano 3709 SW 4th St Des Moines IA 50315 Bud Gorman Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Joe llass 5394 English Drive Troy Ml 48098 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Thomas D Lazar 435 Hubbell St Marshall WI 53559-9409 Bill MilIar 712 Grand Ave Petoskey Ml 49770 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail Norlh Lindstrom 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 Cant believe another month has gone Time flies youre having fun Just returned May EC meeting subjects discussed Flying Sitesobtaining retaining considerable amount time spent subject final results will published later However want ask DistVIJ Clubs please get touch having problems whatsoever subject dont wait until last minute field has lost because action taken soon enough lot help available Speaking help send E-mail would please include phone number Most time want discuss subject Ive found its too difficult via E-mail help please Below two photos RC plane came out kit form back 1956-57 58 utilized compound escapement allowed L R rudder kick up elevator anyone knows name plane manufacturer please let know New Years Day troupe Central Iowa Aeromodlers set out commemorative flight old field east Ames new field north Cambridge Statistics aircraftclub trainer powerOS 40 pilotMark Taylor spottersDwight Bouvette Mark John Schoeneman windSW 15-20 mph ground speedapprox 40 mph duration flight22 mm resultstotal success Photo Denny Goodrich photo group Washburn High School aircraft design students built flew Gentle Lady Sophisticated Lady sailplanes believe school located Bloomington Minnesota thanks members Minnesota Radio Control Soaring Society helped endeavor Photo William Igoe Talk about foam wings above pictured aircraft all-foam version SR-71 Blackbird Twin OS 20s supply power Model built member Sodhusters ClubMerlin Mo Gorowsky Mo reports top speed 70-90 mph Photo Bill Friedlander RC pilots please pay attention Want try something new Build yourself rubber-powered model fly evening early morning RC birds rest think will find very rewarding Cole Palen Old Rheinbeck fame big advocate building flying rubber-powered models picture what can considered very good transmitter impound frequency control area Notice frequency scannera must event involved typical club weekend flying session out district credit must given RC Air Command sponsors Benefit Airshow Labor Day weekend Muscular Dystrophy Association Keep photos stories coming Bye * August1998 163 Arkansas / Louisiana / New Mexico / Oklahoma Texas Sandy Frank Vice President 105 N Brazos St Weathertord TX 76086-3207 Phone/Fax 817599-7131 E-mail sfrank69@ airmailnet http//wwwama-dist-80r9 George Aldrich 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 210 656-2021 Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 817 662-5587 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 126- SE 35 Oklahoma City OK 73129 405 634-5331 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 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 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 817 467-9211 Use Internet required AMA membersbut District VIII web address http/wwwama-dist-8org will give access regional modeling information months ahead other sources modeling info Towards enhanced communication within AMA District VIII please have chartered club designate Internet liaison contact person listed above web site Recently short notice cancellation event due military rescheduling facilityclubs Internet liaison instantaneously notified Several reminders new District VIII services Voluntary date registering nonflying non-sanctioned events eliminate unintentional overlapping being handled contest coordinator Mr Lee though event may competition nor flying nor sanctioned please register Bill voluntarily avoid conflicts receive free advertising event district web site billlee@cleafcom 2200 Rte2 Chandler TX 75758 2 Free video lending program chartered clubs registry guest speakerscontact Mr Locke 903 792 -3343 jdlocke@gtenet catalog free rental information listed wwwama-dist-8org 3 Free reprints redundant on-board power system send self-addressed stamped legal size envelope Dr Sandy Frank above address Editorial mature audiencesduring travels throughout district some have told no way required join association academy participate model flying Southerners somewhat rebellious within District VIII Obviously correctsome just go somewhere alone fly models perfectly content vast majority modelers otherwise go out flying site am may fly 2 3 times just go back home others out field may still just fly 2 3 times usually stay socialize extended time flying reason gathers us together AIVIA glue bonds modelers together! know definition Academy Funk Wagnallsa learned society advancement arts sciences AIvIA far magazine competition rules scheduling organizer separate services renders AIVIA glue bonds modelers together! Personally have member almost 40 years know life hobby would have different never have AMA am sure life has enriched association belonging ACADEMY hope thrives continues advance arts sciences aeromodeling AMA glue bonds modelers together! brings us together through sanctioning advertising gatherings events locally regionally academy gathers us together Listing within competition non-flying section publication cheapest best sources advertising event finding other events attend YOU membership own showcase Museum flying facility located Indiana plan schedule events magnitude could held such academy Someday plan visit showcase facility attend gatherings Homecoming/Grand Event Nats Gathering Eagles II other happening could produced likes ACADEMY AMA glue bonds modelers together! seek assistance input Please let know what right let know what needs improved within AMA Let know what additional services would like see AMA provide Please insure receive copy clubs newsletter AMA glue bonds modelers together! Note some philosophy above editorial gleaned association late Johnny Clemensa personal friend modelers president AMA previous District VIII Council member Flying Fun Fellowship Sandy Frank Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents Hobbypark Dallas TX April 1998Richard Stubblefield Houston winner $1000 FAI GIL Combat meet Entrants attended throughout United States Attendees Bossier City LA swap meet auction L R Al Milligan Keith Steele Floyd Harp Johnny Voight Daniel Young day long indoor activity fun event pit crew Tom Fluker Sr & Jr launched Joe Mckinse Dallas Hobbypark Seen ToledoApril 1998the IMAA display booth two very active District VIII modelers Mr Rip Holderidge Dallas left Mr Charlie Stevens Houston AMAAVP current Board Directors member IMAA nationally Colorado North Dakota / South Dakota / Wyoming Russ Miller Vice President P0 Box 128 Solan ND 88570 Days 701 445-3332 Evanings 701 220-3180 Fax 701 445-3323 F IIrmiller338@aolcom Associate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Troy Lapp 1609 Main St Will jaton ND 58801 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Mike Weidner 6535 Foxdale Circle Colorado Springs CO 8091 9-1788 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Monthly notes district VP some articles caught attention reviewed monthly newsletters Needless say columnsjust did make column month have anything interest club forward material address publication few pictures article needed appreciated following articles great ideas interesting ideas may work club flying field Wichita Radio Control Club WRCC News monthly has thank-you letter complimenting participation relationship Kansas Aviation Museum museum thanks support encourages club offer suggestions ideas preservation aviation heritage Topeka Control Line Association Top Class News magazine has directions map flying field great idea few clubs follow helps fliers visitors find use flying field Denver RC Eagles Eagles Edition describes adopt-a-highway cleanup program 2 mile stretch Parker Road may take some extra work clubs part great community state relations great way create lasting impression public Rapid City Propbusters Radio Control Club Prophuster has neat idea get some interesting things monthly sheet have special page dedicated previous year past clubs history very interesting reading thoughts things 1960 intriguing Neat idea Casper Airmodlers Flightline post following Dan Rea 2nd vice president has after much work completed projected started get some new books model aviation Natrona County Library club supplied cash donation library matched tt order books discount now have books way club will listed donor books Hats off club another neat idea District IX clubs could get partnership going local libraries Denver JEFCO Modelers Jefco Flyer have club officers Park Liaison important keep relationship tact park service types avenues help promote keep flying sites Hats off Club keeping park servtce mind informed Colorado Springs Pikes Peak RC Club newsletter mentions Boy Scout Night club sponsors special night scouts come visit meeting also chance see airplanes learn about club activities Great exposure newcomers hobby model airplanes Edgewater Colorado Model Museum Flying Club/SAM Chapter#1/FAC Squadron 55 has interesting article concerning plans Jim Adams states letter really enjoyed plans newsletter have looked years set plans Cessna 120 140 no avail would also like have good set plans Consolidated PBY am wishing would like set construction drawings Lockheed C141 Loadstar Anyone having information forward Kirk Kirkham 2909 Eaton Street Edgewater Co 80214 Phone 303-2375093 Johnson County Kansas RC Barnstormers newsletter Fly Paper have great idea Safety Tips Pilots 11 will have completed successful radio equipment ground check before first flight new repaired model 21 will fly model aircraft presence spectators until become qualified flier unless assisted experienced helper 31 will preform initial turn after takeoff away pit spectators areas will thereafter fly over pit spectator areas unless beyond control 4 established will abide safety rules flying site use will willfully deliberately fly models careless dangerous manner 4Legacy/Worth Continued page 152 honoring selected individuals Pioneers Banquet Ball State University Muncie event will need buy banquet ticket advance mail payment AMA again no invitation required everyone welcome within limits banquet hall capacity because first-come firstserved event no assurance banquet tickets will available very close event date sure being able take part historical event need commit relatively earlyprobably month two advance need ask AMA send Pioneers information package will have details procedures help part special weekend Whos coming Well already have some famous international personalities guest list Henry J Nicholls England will celebrate birthday Museum 11th Ron Moulton also England Gordon Burford Australia have also confirmations existing Hall Fame members such past AMA Presidents John Patton Maynard Hill Dolly Wischer Hurst Bowers think Ben Shereshaw will possibly Bill Winter health permitting Most newly elected 1998 Hall Famers will officially receive HOF plaques plus may several dozen specially recognized Pioneersthose have nominated Hall Fame yet elected will grand reunionmuch like 1996 Celebration Eagles perhaps bigger st1998 165 • I] [e TU 1 t Arizona / California Hawaii / Guam / Nevada Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone 602 708-0222 E-mail richh@primenetcom htlpi/wwwama-1 acorn/ama Glenn Caner Walnut Creek California 510 933-2086 Michael Harrington Kaneohe Hawaii 808 239-6682 Gary Hover Visalia California 209747-0287 Kal Jensen Reno Nevada 702 329-6430 John Krohn Whittier California 310 692-4177 Bob Reynolds Tucson Arizona 520 296-8183 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner Sacramento California 916 362-1962 See laat montha column additional AVPa coordinatorsl Doing what loved Harris Lee R seen posing Event Committee 1996 US Scale Masters held Mesa Arizona Harris will remembered life lived distinguished naval aviator national hero loving father dedicated modeler District X AMA aeromodeling have lost very dear friend avid supporter model aviation April 30 1998 Harris Alexander Lee lost struggle cancer slipped surly bonds earth now dancing laughter-silvered wings Harris born Perley Minnesota June 14 1922 moved Burbank California 1942 worked Lockheed attended USC late 1942 joined Navy flew Hellcats South Pacific Harris returned war hero earning Distinguished Flying Cross numerous Air Medals 1946 through 1956 Harris worked Hollywood special effects / movie set industry worked original Titanic vessel Desert Fox other well known productions Harris gained love scale model building 1956 Harris joined brother Don residential construction business contractor Orange County until retirement 1988 Harris undoubtedly best known fellow modelers founder US Scale Masters Harris founded Scale Masters organization 1980 past eighteen years US Scale Masters its regional qualifiers have gained worldwide acclaim Over years event has grown become prestigious scale modeling events country success event due no small part Harris personal dedication commitment Harris truly believed model aviation building scale models sharing love sport/hobby should first foremost Fun concept has always part Scale Masters Harris spirit lives know will always heart scale model builder Harris survived two sons Kirk Scott grandchildren many friends life life countless modelers have blessed much fuller having known Harris Alexander Lee will sorely missed Harris last request dream live lieu sending flowers asked contributions made Harris name US Scale Masters Assn Inc 21952 Airport Rd Aurora OR 97002 Till next time. Keepem safe Keepem flyn District X hosts fifth annual National Retail Hobby Store Assn Annual Convention April 27-30 fabulous Las Vegas NV NRHSA members gather year share business ideas experiences marketing information help ensure success hobby industry goal stated NRHSA President Walt Throne bring retailers over country together order foster exchange information common us Information will assist retailers finding ways increase sales least amount expense effort 140 retail stores represented years convention far successful ever work no play makes very dull convention NRHSA annual meeting Pictured above President Walt Throne presides over Wednesday night Hawaiian Luau association members Al Fuchfen L Joe Stanton go out enjoy evening 166 Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents Jim Martin Pukalani HI wife spent third Christmas Panama City Panama visiting daughter meeting Central American modelers Pictured Adalbert Alguero wife Lourdes Panama City model Quickie Chepo Panama Jim District X would like pass thanks Adalbert warm welcome Kokua help taking Jim around meet Panamanian flyers Pictured Asociacion Pananmena De Aermodelismo flying site Cocoli Panama Jim Martin family opportunity tour several flying sites around Panama City area given very warm welcome Panamanian modelers Jim found modelers around world speak common language share same common bond love model aviation El] ki 1 [s Diu 211 is] bE Alaska / Idaho / Montana / Oregon Washington McCollough Dresident P0 Box 13090 Porland 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 59101 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Reeves Lippincolt 4400 Gray Wolt Dr Wasilla AK 99654 Mike Hazel 1073 Windemere Dr NW Salem OR g73Q4 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Boa 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Snaer 781 Lillonet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 146th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Northwest AMA Show Team left Bruce Graham Tom Schwartz Team Manager Sam Franklin Gwynn Meyers Charlie Wilcox Don Loewen Mark Erickson Jim Grey Markas Mann Betty Grey Noel Keefer Ronda Bryant Frank Bryant Art Ward Spencer Manlove Newsletter Editor sent announcement Missoula Big Sky Thunderbirds R/C Clubs Float Plane Fly-in July 25-26 1998 Frenchtown Pond near Missoula Frenchtown Pond State Park has nice artificial lake usually calm great place fly floats Bring family friends come join us day fun Flying will start about 900 am continue until 400 pm Hamburgers potluck will available starting noon Saturday coming out town will feed voluntary donations cover expenses will accepted Picnic tables shelter available will no charge flyNo prizes no competition just fun Following flying evening pot luck will held Thunderbird Field Bring own meat barbeque grocery store nearby Dry camping will permitted T-bird field Friday Saturday nights event going pond T-Bird Field will open both days Rules flyers will register show AMA membership card Also planes must have successfully flown before event flight tests can made 700 am 900 am Frenchtown Pond State Park next visible Interstate 90 Take exit 89 go about mile half west frontage road park gate Important Note Dogs allowed premises park cars Call Clarence Almen 406 543-7024 Spencer Manlove 549-8357 additional information Graham Hicks sent sad note Grande Ronde Bush Pilots lost first president Loren Blanchard age 87 two weeks ago Loren incredible modeler though did fly much built shop equipment discarded washing machine motors scrap metal once built neat little smoke fluid pump out 38 shell casing l5v motor old shaver made red banner towed Nampa meet two years ago took third Sportsman Well miss him Charlie Willcox provided couple photos following words about Northwest AMA Show Team enjoyment flying Show Team let public know about hobby its diversity have pilots fly pattern planes like Goldberg 300 have flying car PorscheTM Broom Hilda Flying Witch working flying dog house oddities fun make fly have scale airplanes flown crowds seem enjoy much anything fly have plane compartment carries either candy parachutist Kids love Candy Bomber also has lights fly night Show Team Float Festival go Strawberry Festival Vashon Island public turns out see us used some planes cars witch along local clubs airplanes parade Festival have lot fun flying shows people letting public get hands Buddy Box Heres photos Evergreen 97 Nelson Scotts photo Bill Currys Gary Parkers Stropp Albatroses regard Albatros seems Gary Parker Joe Topper have purchased Proctor line plan retssue DVa Jenny Along recent Sopwith 11/2 Strutter release will adding some Golden Age aircraft line Bob Benjamin gets ready fly Electric powered Stinson Ed Lamb announced First Annual Eagle Squadron NW Free Flight Scale Champs Sept 5-7 Harts Lake Prairie meet will include Jimmie Allen Event FAC Thompson/Greve Combined FAC Poers Scale Gas-Electric-CO2 combined FAC Peanut Scale FAC Rubber Scale FAC Jumbo Scale information Contact CD Ed Lamb 15911 SE 42nd P1 Bellevue WA 98006-18 15 425 747-7806 edsplace @worldnetattnet st 1998 167
Edition: Model Aviation - 1998/08
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Edition: Model Aviation - 1998/08
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A Academy Model Aeronautics ANws 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Executive Council Meeting Highlights 135 SW As HistoryPast Present Future John Worth Motions made May 2-3 1998 Executive Council meeting motions belo unofficial minutes Minutes gil official u approved th Council MOTION moved W De Cou II seconded R Miller IX have Doug Holland Dave Brown contact Anita Northrop immediately express strong interest pending Dougs validation financial information provided AMA MOTION passed 12 yes II IV V VI VII VIII IX X XI EVP NAA 1 no III MOTION II moved D Holland EVP seconded J MeNeill V postpone consideration funding Mile Square until June 1998 Executive Council meeting MOTION passed 9 yes IV V VI VII VIII IX XI EVP NAA 4 no II III X Note this item placed agenda June 15 1998 meeting MOTION III moved J MeNeill V seconded R Hanson X authorize President Executive Vice President purchase IMS Show up slOOK intent running conjunction Western States Modelers Association MOTION passed 9 yes II IV V VI VII VIII X EVP attendance III IX XI NAA History involves both events people Sometimes its matter what happened other times its matter involved often its combination factors example sometimes history made someone several people doing something very special such Maxwell Bassett won 1932 National Model Airplane Championships gasoline-powered engine competition event previously dominated rubber-powered models happening shared Bill Brown designer maker engine changed history model aviation forever because never again would gas engine-powered models compete directly national competition against rubber power Another significant history-making aeromodeling achievement winning first Nationals Radio Control event Good brothers 1936 time Radio Control highly specialized activity engaged very few experimenters using homemade equipment model designs Since time Radio Control model flying has evolved huge aeromodeling activity involving hundreds thousands dollars maybe millions using mostly commercial ready-to-use equipment flown mostly models produced kit Almost Ready-To-Fly form Along way other examples individuals have achieved national attention recognition being elected Model Aviation Hall Fame through performance achievements publicity over yearseven yet achieving Hall Fame statushave also gained recognition largely via publication activities model press way another have come learn about contributions history aeromodelingwhat happened way back recently way now process have gotten indications what can expect least part future have seen instance turbine enginesin just past 10 yearshave come reliable now source model propulsion Based history can expect such engines will become numerous cheaper smaller Less certain present although clarification should forthcoming soon personalities will become famous history developing aspect model aviation suggests interesting thought As technological progress proceeds part segment history making may may directly involved its happening lifetime therefore observers historical development turn means us will able look back some years now remember developed involved Very likely names too familiar us now will much better known before long will probably learn some will nominated selection election some future year Hall Fame looking ahead therefore what may happen future can gain perspective what happening year recognize model aviation pioneers new crop Hall Famers September Celebration Eagles II event Muncie Indiana Think about can part history making being event person can actually meet talk perhaps share dinner some already famous deeds events past Focus two key dates Friday September 11th Saturday September 12th 1998 evening 11th will having Pioneers Party AMA Museum Everyone invited no chargeno invitation necessary next evening 12th will continued page 165 152 Model Aviation HQ See Page 192 resident neighboring field has made noise complaint against club will respond have adequately prepared chances keeping field very good begin scrambling prepare response field may become another statistic disturbing trend message must come across well aware local community standards regarding nuisance due noise have taken appropriate steps ensure can comply standards have controls monitoring place demonstrate compliance complaint has no merit However going take much just saying words Whoever decides whether will allowed continue flying has guided conclusion complaint has no merit based what have prove AIVIA Sound Committee supports acquiring means have right answers should right fly come question Sound Committee Mission Statement Prevent loss offlying fields arising adverse community reaction sounds model aircraft emit Simple goai statement isnt So Put man moon much done orderly systematic successful approach accomplishing mission depends efforts Individuals clubs need control sound emissions maintain harmony neighbors AMA hobby suppliers have stake responsibility some work Sound Committee will defining arguing revising tasks deciding should allocated Sometimes will obvious should doing what sometimes can say up hobby suppliers provide quieter power plants realistic Consumers must demonstrate ready market quieter power plants smart providers will make available will such issues approach evolves Actually problem responses have evolving losing flying fields faster new ones being established acceptable working together can change What prevailing sound emission standards locale know congratulations Most dont know what point sound crosses line innocuous nuisance public official landowner sitting judgment over noise complaint against club probably doesnt know either may need inform him leads first tasks learning community standards have comply should task must done local level standards uniform across boundaries political subdivisions National international standards provide recommendations always used used have usually tailored some degree committee can provide some guidance finding standards possibly fill some details wouldnt feasible AMA Its usually club effort could cooperative effort among clubs same area Public ordinances building codes usual sources regarding noise nuisance standards community municipalities codes available on-line accessible via Web other cases phone calls and/or trips library city/county administration centers may required San Diego County call number Noise Control listed county government section telephone directory got quick response including copy pertinent sections county codes ordinances applicable code well-drafted traceable standards recommended American National Standards Institute ANSI Sound level limits specified one-hour average dBA levels limits range 40-65 dBA hour average depend such factors timeof-day zoning area limit levels apply property line bit different building codes specify levels allowable location noise-sensitive site residence school hospital etc building code seems thoughtful regard ordinance does differentiate whether adjoining property noise-sensitive vacant example should serve model what look permissible level should quantified preferably average over specified period time universally recognized units eg one-hour equivalent dBA level Leq permissible level usually specified receptors location source level may defined property line sensitive location some standard distance source ordinance such little room legal wrangling evidence presented properly will either compliant will Designing club rules compliance community standards straightforward case will cover details upcoming column communities codes regarding sound nuisance written vague terms loud annoying sounds prohibited Whether compliance difficult demonstrate contest up whim official stands judgment situation community must provide quantitative definition local community standards sell public official interpretation may seem formidable task involves legwork legal technical skill Persons public office legal arenas tend swayed precedent authority logic science following course action suggested 1 sound ordinances locale too vague useful try moving up step two public hierarchy Look applicable provisions county state codes possibly ordinances neighboring communities 2 Obtain copy ANSI Standard S1240-]990 Sound Level Descriptors Determination Compatible Land Use extract fill blanks local codes document contains guidelines enforceable law widely recognized authoritative 3 sound survey site suiTounding noise-sensitive locations determine ambient sound level sound generated model flying activity does contribute significantly raising ambient level will have good argument compliance local standards recording sound meter required expensive instruments can rented will needed few days clear understanding communitys sound emission standards fundamental other steps will take control Someone clubofficers committee established address issueneeds develop understanding prepared sell club members outsiders Sensible standards apply particular flying site will derived community standards will constraints Continued page 155 August1998 153 999- 9 Mike Stokes AMA Education Coordinator 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 months column will focus some very positive happenings around country will hopefully plant ideas others pick up will start congratulating Roanoke Valley Radio Control RVRC Club being latest recipient AMA Youth Education Stipend YES Grant RVRC under guidance club president Marshall McClung has teamed up Roanoke Valley Governors School Mr Bill Saunders establishing Aerodynamics Elective syllabus look forward receiving Marshalls reports passing membership through column received nice informative letter Don Ross AMA 6834 response request information aiding acquiring indoor flying sites Don informed Mr Alan Abriss produced video entitled Silent Magic might prove very helpful looking locate acquire indoor site contacted Mr Abriss have received copy video reviewed dealing directly acquisition indoor sites gives viewer realistic presentation what takes place indoor models fascinating captivating Silent Magic would make excellent visual aid formal request indoor site price 18-minute video $17 plus $3 shipping handling Mr Abriss may reached Homegrown Television Productions 94-20 66 Ave Forest Hills NY 11374 Top Gun 98 officially record books second year row AMA sponsored make-and-take Delta Dart program youngsters 10-14 years old As photos show however some latitude given Also second year row program carried out under guidance Pete Ferris Palm Beach Sky Hawks AMA Charter Club 1141 Sky Hawks provided instructors Frank Tiano Enterprises provided adhesives Palm Beach Polo provided facility Construction trimming models took place mornings mass launch Friday Saturday Sunday lead-off act half-time show day Recognition given participants Certificate Achievement AMA Medals awarded placing 1st 2nd 3rd up last down mass launch day would appear accompanying photos event success sincerest thanks Norm Rosenstock Palm Beach Sky Hawks being point man project planning attending Top Gun 99 Frank Tiano has invited AMA Delta Dart program back column starting take life its own based input have receiving members over country What nice about being coordinator have figure out use material effectively benefit concerned main goal writing column monthly seem get closer together time plant seeds minds readers am learning really good programs established around country no need reinvent wheel An example what am referring follows three very viable programs first example courtesy Harold Reuter Lake Orion Michigan Lake Orion Waldon Scripps Middle Schools feature unique program known Dragon Days other Wednesday classes dismissed 1220 pm teachers able participate Professional Development sessions tends leave some students unsupervised upon arriving home Dragon Days has offered chance students enjoy supervised activities afternoon until regular dismissal time Harold has instrumental presenting woodworking projects model building has donated time skills showing students build airplanes race cars bird houses As cost per student runs depending project Harold looks discounts offers advice supplies can found around town About 45 students usually participate Dragon Days Harold reports kids find self-esteem through sense accomplishment Michigan head out Rio Rancho New Mexico Jim Simpsons Radio Control Sailplane program involved 9-14 year old students Jim designed Sunrider Sailplane developed soaring school program order introduce plant seeds enjoyment model aviation todays youth Jim has interesting outlook todays youth quote Money deterrent interest person involved will find way get money equipment whatever Modern youth commonly wear $100 shoes own access computers Big fast loud very expensive planes drove RC back out country lack exposure primary factor lack junior participation half-dozen 10-year-old kids two-channel RC airplanes will cause old guys pick up pack up sometimes leave field Jims solution Sunrider six-footspan two-channel sailplane enlists instructors teach building flying utilizes flying sites close home such schools parks permission seeks parental support enlists parents program establishes peer groups because flying buddy next flying field importance Jim has found difficult ingredient competent willing instructors reason students taught instructors results have excellent Jims parting comment valuable lesson us take heed underestimate modern youth Theyre way smarter old people know last example productive program comes us Clement Germanier Glenbrook South High School Glenview Illinois Clement has secondary school teacher 34 years has also taught summer school class building flying Radio Control aircraft past 12 summers summer classes range 12 19 students summer class lasts three weeks meets daily 4Y2 hours Students learn build fly own airplanes very enthusiastic about program Financing comes parents supportive local hobby shops Skylarks RIC Club AMA Charter Club #272 has instrumental success program As Clement says Clubs have involved types programs succeed Students receive ied arts credit towards graduation requirements Additionally Clement meets students once week flying field remainder summer has students 154 Model Aviation club stay active until finish high school has other ideas contributors have quoted concerning future model aviation roles have play future will close months column couple photos Clement Germanier s classes SoundlMaclaughlin Continued page 153 operation sound mitigation steps will apply aircraft flown site caveat regarding current ISO ANSI recommendations municipal codes ordinances traceable An objective measure equivalent loudness specified whereas noise annoyance subjective cannot measured physical quantity descriptors sound factor its potential annoy someone including tonal content repetition rate familiarity listener listeners attitude toward activity emitting countless intangible features Ideally could measure degree annoyance scale accounts variables devise standards preclude exceeding some tolerability limit However have means may find sound four-stroke engine pleasing twostroke though perceived loudness may equal its sensible account difference standards noise mitigation quantify difference some factor rules favor fourstroke engines can rationally defended other perceptions might crop up discussions sound standards flying site easy effort establish workable guidelines become mired philosophizing about abstract nature annoyance caused sound suggest adopting applicable limits specified codes upper bound permissible sound level seems sensible must comply law minimum provide margin comfort law establishes threshold based measure correlates very well noise annoyance satisfactory people time have consider much additional margin need conforming desires of people. doesnt feel comfortable margin could form lumped n dBA below threshold specified law factors considering engine type operating speed etc column will identify what sound parameters other loudness have shown surveys contribute annoyance level broad populations will begin limits set recognized authority Adjustments provide comfort margin can discussed separately added once agreed upon will also discuss establishment site rules sound compliance specific power plant-related sound mitigation measures Reflect effort others put obtaining field molding suit purposes Isnt worth developing plan protect loss Failure plan planning fail st1998 155 Til next month MUSEUM CURATOR Immediate opening Museum Curator Job responsibilities include Collections management supervision exhibit research development public relations communications fund-raising grant writing staffing Museum including weekends Position forty 40 hours per week including weekend work Qualifications include 1 BA history Museum Studies related field equivalent work experience 2 Technical knowledge model building flying 3 Good rapport model industry 4 Excellent writing skills computer literacy 5 A minimum two years museum experience Please provide current resum letter interest Mary Hum Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 E Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 close business July 15 1q98 E-mail address mhurn@modelaircraftorg USAUSA • z~rj wiuui r Doug Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 787-7454 upcoming months will have various statements schedules taken audit report will provide opportunity see numbers better understand financial operations AMA particularly care about numbers will continue include humorous item enjoyment Two men beach Florida appeared regularly never talked just sat side side Finally day said used lumber business business went bad fire Thats ended up down second man didnt say anything minute two turned said used textile business flood Thats ended up down first man looked hack him asked start flood Below presented Statements Cash Flows 1997 1996 show money originated spent Details operations included statements will see future months THE ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS INC STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31 1997 AND 1996 OPERATING ACTIVITIES Increase net assets Adjustments reconcile increase net assets net cash provided operating activities Depreciation amortization Gain loss sales assets changes operating assets liabilities Receivables Inventory cost Prepaid expenses taxes Accounts payable accrued expenses Competition funds escrow Deferred membership revenue Deposits Net Cash Provided Operating Activities INVESTING ACTIVITIES Purchases property equipment Proceeds sales assets Deposits investment accounts 19971996 $ 911883 $ 236620 384228 5133 1290978 19506 10588 41567 54582 2024 227125 365191 70038 671849 19632 39676 96510 147577 1985 194462 100001 4iiQ12 221191 8300 3990031 504693 624345 1522001 Net Cash Used Investing Activities FINANCING ACTIVITIES Principal payments mortgage payable Principal payments capital lease obligations Collections mortgage note receivable Net Cash Used Financing Activities 61189432548 48627 23572 2011 45458 34551 160 7018879849 NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS Beginning year End year SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION Interest paid Income taxes paid SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES Equipment financed through capital lease obligations Mortgage note received connection sale real estate 728930635524 4408 $ 3308262$ 2579332 $ 83173$ 105215 20152600 74302-250000 Well hope wasnt too boring you have questions will happy discuss Until later Model Aviation ecticut / Maine Massachusetts / New Hampshire / Rhode Island / Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1828 781 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 AlIen Road Billerica MA 01821 -5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 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 E Greenmich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001 -2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1866 1997 NEPRO AWARDS BANQUET following information pictures furnished Bob Wallace AVP Ct 1997 Northeast Pylon Racing Association NEPRO awards banquet held Saturday November 22nd Bradley Ramada Inn Windsor Locks Connecticut Signifying conclusion another highly successful RC Pylon Racing season well attended annual gathering NEPRO members guests featured excellent can eat buffet professionally prepared slide show past racing seasons highlights cornucopia door prizes presentation awards musically accompanied slide show prepared Lloyd Burnham encompassed over 800 color slides arranged compressed 48 minute twin projector program racing season highlights comical incidents slide show requires dedicated photographic efforts several people during racing season hours editing composing has become banquet highlight An unexpected slide presentation prepared Mike Kristina Luzzi shown after main slide show comical theme Mike Kristina s show Lego man parody NEPROS Lloyd Burnham Ralph Rinaldi neither will ever play center NBA see slide show appreciate shame both slide shows shot presentation certainly worthy being reshown Thanks efforts Louis Barbara Schwab years banquet featured well over several thousand dollars worth door prizes including radio systems Airtronics Futaba Hitec donated radios basic entry level systems either Airtronics radio computerized type list door prize sponsors included Airtronics RIC Report Ernst Master Airserew Lee Mfg Flight Line hobbies Inc Zona Rocket City Boca Bearings HitecIRCD Lone Star Balsa Futaba Great Planes CB/Tatone LCS Performance Hobbypoxy Indy R/C K&B Mfg Du-Bro Sullivan Products Coverite Norvel Bob Smith Ind Powermaster Fuels Robart NEPRO considered finest regional Pylon Racing organization United States Races held late April through late September Connecticut Massachusetts New York area competitions include entry level NEPRO Quickie 500 racing well higher performance AMA Quickie 500 Quarter 40 Pylon Racing events NEPRO possesses finest upto-date safety communications race result equipment country fact NEPROs safety equipment such equipment presently use conforms present AIVIA guidelines regulations NEPROs racing equipment available free charge delivered race site club northeast area interested hosting Pylon Race flying field RC Pylon Racing northeast area best country NEPRO always welcomes newcomers interest Pylon Racing beginners experienced flyers alike additional information about NEPRO obtain free new member informational pack contact Lloyd Burnham 860 6449072 See races Model Aviation August1998 157 1997 Quickie 500 Fast Heat Time Winners l-r Ralph Rinaldi expert class Vance Sutton standard class 1997 Standard Class Champion Mike Luzzi daughter Kristina also caller Kristina awarded Caller Year trophy determined membership vote caller like Kristina could Mike lose 1997 Expert Class NEPRO Quickie 500 Winners I-r 3rd Lloyd Burnham 2nd Tom Rebenklau 5th Bob Wallace 1st Louis Schwab Missing photo 4th place finisher Bill Jensen 1997 Standard Class NEPRO Quickie 500 Winners l-r 1st Mike Luzzi 2nd Frank Hell 4th Russ Levy 5th Bob Settembro Missing photo 3rd place finisher Don Morgan 1997 Expert Class Champion Lewis Schwab wife Barbara Barbara winner NEPROs 1997 Most Appreciated Non-Member trophy dedicated efforts obtaining abundance sponsor donated door prizes • I111 LIUEE 1 1 — *New Jersey/ New York/ Europe Cou resident 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1308 zDey908 221-6899 Eve908 221-1666 Fax908 221-9297 decou @ idtnet Associate Vice Presidents Dave Babcock 445 Stoctrton Street Hghtstoocr NJ 08520-4501 Roy Brown USAE AFCENT CMR 460 Box 585 APO AC 09703 Vinceuliano teyhaweck Pd Rocky Pt NwvYerk NY 11778 Ray Joschkos 59 Liorrrgstorr Street St Jawes NY 11780 James M Lewis PO 81 Ogdenborg NY 13869-0081 Bob McKay 109W Edroard St. Iselan NJ 08830 Dave Mathewson Box 813 Cawillas NY 13031 Tom Murray 31 Voorhees Once Basking Ridge NJ 07920 Marlene Nikodem 407 Wllos Street Lockport NY 14094 Bill Poythress 2 Hewlock CooS Saugentres NY 12477 Adam Sattier 41 Perry Averrue Latham NY 12110-2433 Terry Terrenoire tOt Sroithtield Dr Endiceo NY 13780-4329 Frequency Coordinator Len Sauter 53 ArpoS Dr Oseego County Atyert FolIos NY 13088 315 598-8093 AVP Bob McKay great time March 24th attended 25th annual Roxhury Area Model Airplane Club building contest RAMAC has Gold Leader Club number years really knows put show Twenty-nine modelers brought 42 planes judged 6 others being shown display local school cafeteria hadnt seen such collection model aircraft years room full aircraft formidable task judges Pat Goldman Jean Schimmer handled registration chores judging event 9 certificates 28 trophies awarded coordinated effort part Bob Boswell Hans Huchradel John Goldman Doug Twaits Hal Eaton Mike Ramsey Al Young Wes Deetz Frank Costello Devin Osborne Carls Hobby Center John Goldman Dataspace Systems Inc Bill Schimmer donated trophies event end evening over 23 contestants walked away certificates trophies Gus Perez Wayne Modelers taking top honors 1st Scale trophy best non-MonoKote covering well trophies Best Show Modelers Choice Some skilled craftsmen attended RAMAC contest Thanks AVP McKay pictures Bill Schimmer write-up late April pleasure attend second annual Rockland County RC club Library show New City NY library venue event club decorates walls ceiling numerous display tables forms model aviation paraphernalia has three-position flight simulator set-up conducts AMA Cub building classes kids Outside weather permitting ample space some attention-grabbing helicopter demonstrations event well publicized library local press hit libraty patrons stopped look displays talk RCRC modelers present left impression library show such provides us excellent opportunity get hands-on community involvement sport flight simulator Cub building areas proved particularly attractive visitors Kudos CD Al Betancourt another job well done way Al has effective way assure maximum participation clubs members always some interesting items raffled end day paslicipate dont know what items might unless show up Two nice kits time Danny Landis F-4U Corsair RCRC library show Kate Powers Brendan Lauria Grace Powers Mark Powers show off completed AMA Cubs April 29th found Maryland Eastern States Free Flight Championships sizable contingent District II contestants Tom Higgs Higgs Brothers Farms provides space event personally sees plenty great food contestants As drove up site passed huge barbecue pit covered chicken fight way past aroma chef None other gracious host Tom has RC pilot about 6 years quick provide some ample acreage free flight folks ever gets out farming hell next Colonel Sanders Tom Higgs tending flock two-day event know District II entrants acquitted themselves well dont have final results Perhaps next month Pallet tweaks FlJ ship prior flight Master Matt Barr age 7 participating first-ever HLG contest 158 Model Aviation -tiIIsUIIE 1 1 ie] SE Ohio / Pennsylvania / West Virginia Bob Brown Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 Anseciate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Osurt Columbus OH 43229-2556 914 891-1943 Danid H Ellis 5261 DeWiS Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 304 776-1459 Nelsen Geuld 1944 Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103-9519 610 797-6597 Jehe Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 412 925-3266 Deneld Klnpp 637 Hamilton Coart Traype PA 19426-2356 610 409-0129 Frank Nell 9042 Normall Drive Dayton OH 45449 937 435-9332 Machew Tarnwski RR#3 Eno 294 Dogwood Drivo Drums PA 19222 717 622-0435 Jeseph S Vislay 1381 Cranuronk Drive PO 9oa 951 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Frequency Ceerdinater Jehe Cettle 1512 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fog PA t9754 Phone 717 297-9970 CLUB PROGRAM What cold winter night Duje Matenkosky coming club meeting night plan have some fun Duie Murrysville Pennsylvania traveled quite number clubs Pittsburgh area last winter Vintage Radio Control Show Included presentation escapement pulse equipment new used state too long ago accompany tales RC adventures brought some beautiful silk covered vintage aircraft well Duie tine master silk dope finish top off flies beauties vintage equipment everyday flying Thanks sharing wisdom Duie Duie Matenkosky entenains Pittsburgh Arcs Photo Dean Shaffer THE PITTSBURGH TAILSPIN SQUADRON Pittsburgh Tailspin Squadron FAC having Indoor handlaunch glider event Leechburg Pennsylvania AVP John Hathaway dropped visit Rich Blackham describes himself Benevolent Dictator gathered few members together last indoor event winter building background Catholic Activity Centerseveral National Indoor Records have set site Pittsburgh area modelers interested Free Flight may contact Rich Blackham 4991 Road Murrysville Pennsylvania 15668-96 15 Pittsburgh Tailspin Squadron Photo John Hathaway CLEVELAND CONTROLINE Wayne Buran has asked mention annual stunt contest Old time classic will flown Saturday August 22 PAMPA classes Sunday 23rd additional information contact Wayne Buran 405 Cottonwood Ct Avon Lake Ohio 44012 MAHONING COUNTY MODEL CLUB active clubs eastern Ohio Mahoning County Model Club held mall show Southern Park Mail Boardman Ohio Thanks Steve Smith following pictures provide examples fine aircraft display Steve Smith Cessna 310G Laser 200 Stearman built Mark Chopp INDOOR Great indoor sites extremely hard find Recently nine District III modelers enjoyed hospitality Western New York Free Flight Society Buffalo Bills practice facility new building could develop indoor mecca Buffalo area Buffalo Bills great indoor site Don Slusarczyk Vernon Neff Larry Mzik Tom Soya John Kagan Larry Loucks Chuck Slusarczyk brought home ten prizes Buffalo CLUB WORKERS backbone club work Without efforts membership would have considerably less Thank working e Ron Martin man club booth Hamburg Flea Market August 1998 159 Stephen Gerish Hog Bipe Delaware District Columbia / Maryland /Nortlr Carolina / Virginia Chuck Foreman Vice President 412 Pine Cone Ct Kill Devil Hill NC 27948 Phone 252 441-5855 Fax 252 441-6554 cforeman@modelaircraftorg Associate Vice Presidents George Abbott 8712 Westlake Court Raleigh NC 27613 Home Phone 919 848-6719 E-Mail GAbboH462@aolcom Robert E Babura 117 Otis Dr Severn MD 21144-1130 Home Phone 41D 969-9356 E-Mail bbabura@junocom Steve Moulton 2217 Johnstown Rd Chesapeake VA 23322 Home Phone 757 421-4545 Office Phone 757 431-6009 Fax 804 463-8411 E-Mail moultons @ mindspringcom Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Ave Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Home Phone 54D 943-1684 E-Mail tlyrrs@cfwcom John Stare 826 Marl Pit Rd Middletown DE 19709 Home Phone 302 376-7154 E-Mail vrcs38@aolcom Bliss Teague 625 5th Ave SW Hickory North Carolina 28602 Home Phone 336 324-2164 Office Phone 336 733-9228 E-Mail bliaateague@conninccom Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 910 488-5986 FLIGHT OF THE RAVEN some interesting E-Mail Bob Verhaeghe said am planning fly RIC float plane across Pamlico Sound non stop 1 will take off waters edge front house North Carolina follow along boat fast boat models fly fast intend land Silver Lake Ocracoke Island Outer Banks north Carolina knowledge has never done flying across Pamlico Sound distance about 37 statute miles hope late spring early summer year think would interest readers know going take place time being am calling Pamlico Challenge Flight Raven call plane Raven because initials RAV later plans develop Sounds like fun trip hope have pictures information attempt later GLENN DEAN FREDERICK MARYLAND Received letter Glenn Dean sounds like good idea thought some clubs District IV would like try idea Like AMA members am concerned about future hobby agree AMAs philosophy introducing model aviation young people thru education have suggestion another program AMA might pursue spring middle schools high schools around country sponsor science fairs Winners go compete regional state national international levels Local businesses major corporations alike sponsor awards variety categories As Army recruiter judge number fairs have always found number projects use model aviation investigate aeronautical principles suggestion promote model aviation recognizing outstanding achievements students use model aviation science fair project Give award recognizes best use model aviation equivalent prize could AMA youth membership subscription ModelAviation perhaps opportunity fly local club see primarily local effort promoted local AMA clubs volunteer judge local science fair present award AMA could assist promoting program local clubs aware existed AMA could also create certificate medal create prepaid membership club could buy advance also see AMA providing promoting sort award state national level am sure funding local AtvlA volunteers participate program would difficult AMA promotes decision significantly lower cost youth membership cost program could remain minimal potential gain exposure hobby would worth cost ASHEBORO AEROMODELERS Late 1996 group local model enthusiasts met deciding form club attempt locate develop flying field area Mr Lany Draugh certified Contest Director among group provided guidance developing club city time doing work improve condition old discontinued landfill help city manager personnel Recreation Public Works departments possible have grading clearing done could provide suitable flight location Once work completed grassed circle control line runway radio control club granted lease property keeping planned improvements beautification old landfill city agreed keep areas other circle runway mowed cleared lot work club members yet flying season coming will make great project feet will provide hours enjoyment both young old interested hobby model aircraft club grateful City Asheboro its personnel making use field possible keeping citys commitment foresighted work toward providing its citizens project will continuing program under Recreation Department City photo picture RVRC Friday Flyers enjoying pretty day particular Jake McVey AMA 388 kneeling next trademark Lou Andrews Aeromaster Jake has Roanoke Valleys corner stone model aviation since back 30s would load up bicycle free flight gear ride off field after school joined AMA # 388 after coming home WW II has experienced free flight control line escapement galloping ghost two tone pulse width reeds proportional monoplanes gliders giant scale two cycles four cycle gasoline So whatever model aviation want discuss Jake can kick airplane tires best After retiring hardware store also southwest Virginias best hobby shop Jake has enjoyed life Riley divides time between traveling USA lovely wife Kitty surf fishing Nags Head building flying models airplanes two wings round engines Beyond experience what makes Jake special willingness help fellow modeler model club usually first arrive first volunteer last leave because Jake McVey modelers like him AMA todays largest special interest group aviation Roanoke Valley fortunate have such cornerstone salute Jake TWIN COUNTY EAGLES BIG BIRD FLY-IN photo shows flight line Big Bird Fly-In hosted Nash County R/C Flyers April 25th 1998 Lots friendly folks event CD AB Gentry did good job running show RIVER CITY RADIO CONTROL CLUB photo mall show put River City Radio Control Club located Elizabeth City NC club interested tn tncreasing membership good way mall show Thats month dont forget take kid flying Model Aviation HALL McCLUNG ROANOKE VALLEY RIC CLUB m si kI 11 LI UU labama / Florida/ Georgia / Mississippi / Puerto Rico / South Carolina / Tennessee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Aaenae Birmingham AL 35205 Phone 205322-2127 FAX 205 252-2654 E-mail jemcneill@junocom WEB-PAGE hSpI/wwwscottnet/ama Associate Vice Presidents Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Pensacola FL 32514 Wilkelmina Chlhasa 2826 Arbor Place Knaoniile TN 37917 John G Cooper 4788 Cloister Cone Memphis TN 38118 James Alvis 5426 Melmood Orion Jackson MS 39211 Michael Gregory 305 Rockmont Rd Greenville SC 28815 William T Haymood 4 Robin Circle Foley AL 36535 Karl Hensel 383 Briarwood #42 Meridian MS 39305 Louise Izzo 296 Hontridge Way Winteraprings FL 32708 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornlen N Charieston SC 29405 Chris Joiner 85 Lee Rd 238 Phenia City AL 36867 Dr Johe Martin 2180 Tigertail Ann Miami FL 33133 Tom MOrris 327 Poehla Pass Anniston AL 36206 George Perryman 3644 Lake Smyma GA 30082 Clifford Scholetield 4138 NW 33rd Place Gainesnille FL 32606 Melvin Sires 781 Eoardman Rd Aiken SC 28803 Frank Tiano 15300 Estancia Lane West Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Duzer 3604 N River Rd. Gainesnille GA 30506 Lee Wehster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Joseph Micalizzi HC 866 Boo 10397 Fajardo Puerto Rico 00738 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fields 183W Strickland Rd interlaosen FL 32148 Phone 904 654-2517 RC Contest Coordinator Kenneth Blackwett 207W Sandoreek Rd Enterprise AL 36330 Phone 334 347-4721 Display Coordinator Russell Mobely 5636 Woodnalley Rd NE Thomson GA 30824 Phone 708 597-9783 Computer Science Technology Expert Tom Rhodes 9 New York Blvd Beverly Hills FL 34465 Phone 382 827-0674 1352 795-2362 No pictures time Too words Enough words 4 pages just Council meeting No REPORT Why? Because YOU have responded poii told No longer necessary Now Hdqrs issues complete report didnt before thing coming out meeting long discussion about giving stuff away District help members clubs finality OK items create myself like Robts Rules Order books tapes like Airplanes Fly etc OK item sale Hdqrs raise revenue creates conflict FLASH. George Walker wanted tape Airp fly! mailed also free Model Aviation mag month Director Parks & Rec Dept Largo Fla asked meeting Response immediate Pres Dave Brown & Exec Director Joyce Hager said Take out annual budget $1 2/yr did have local Parks Director breathing over club field need same thing write Ill cant think better way spend annual budget Dist VP has good something.. Couple other things before leave Council meeting business! Dist V resident Gil Fireagle writes us dont appreciate good got search real inside mood Council beyond sanitized reporting Good shot Gil Giant Scale discussed Also IMAA organization Internl Miniature Airc Assn Someone mentioned haggling currently going inside IMAA Special Interest Group response IMAA good thing Special Interest Groups can run Nats events Fun-Flys good anybody because know live stuff said District Ive lot Fun-Flys featuring e larger flyers belong IMAA use IMAAs safety rules etc Therefore field wide open IMAA bring flyers clubs family can predict in-fighting will end within IMAA people will end happily Because everybody wants same thing want fly planes peace quiet Ill run out space page before get everything have tell something AMA discovered Special Interest Groups could run own business best better AMA 1974 council meeting Lake Charles La first SIG NFFS Free Flight John Worth said Lets try year SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP well look next year year later concept unqualifiedly successful didnt bother look back Class C events mentioned Class C can ANYTHING Giant Scale etc Dave Brown mentioned pure CONTESTS less less Today get-togethers fun just fly plane notion strikes ratses issue Should keep status CONTEST DIRECTOR change EVENT DIRECTOR create new EVENT DIRECTOR type parallel Contest Director What think? Let hear Now READ Its important Show Club Editor Club Pres PLEASE just skip words look pictures everybody has computer more now have District V WEB PAGE coming right out Bham have 10 megabytes need Enough flash 1 page 318 AMA Clubs Dist V same time Tell Editor can put page WEB newsletter can show name officers meet etc ALSOa page heralding upcomtng Fly-In Put map choose plan group states alphabetically WEB PAGE http/wwwscottnetkama Bob Garrett Nashville wants tell Bill Sharp 81 still greasing runway wants freq monitor Bob thats what Dorothy Fields Shes Dist freq coordr address phone above Russell Mobely Display Coordinator Address above Will mail back drop AMA Mall Show have new feature help Dist V members having trouble computer now have expert Computer Science Technology Mr Tom Rhodes #9 NY Blvd Beverly Hills Fla 34465 phone 352 527-0674 E-mail tomr@xtalwindnet Tom best Ive ever seen Hes free Troubles call him think told 2 ladies went out street Muncie md found batch Robts Rules Order discount price have stack Free catching fast Use run club meeting want Up Following urged publish meeting minutes Bob Garrett Nashville Phil Veatch Phil Greeberg So Fla John Tudor co-founder KCRC Nashville BARCS member Ken Lewis Fairhope Al John Agnew & sons Michael & Brian delete minutes John Diegelman E-mails no minutes rundown Waste space Ive modeling 60 yrs what AMA management does holds no interest Insurance & freq counts Majority modelers flyers less 5% care about contest AMA management ? Oh yes following want Roberts Rules now mailed James Nohsey Union C TN Ed Lipps Port Charlotte FL Chas Whetsel Morristown TN George Cliff Punta Gorda Time out. thanks Ms Kathy McMahon Gadsden mailing excellent newsletter.. further gossip. Don Kreis Largo FL has located local club Clearwater Pinellas Flying Club might let him Let give report calling AMA Hdqrs inquire about someones current membership identify yourself Club officer talking membership department will tell whether so-and-so current member AMA has explained lady other end phone will honor 3 names time will courteous polite would like thank Editor George Mello Club Pres Dee Miller Club Sec Keith Hunt Polk County Imperial RC Club Fla bringing membership department policy forward told CUSTOMER SERVICE number can call 1-800-4359262 membership info video HOW AIRPLANES FLY hit Clubs like 18/2 minute tape John Walsh Pres Atlanta Drone Soc wants mailed want club write call & Ill send tape explains aerodynamics real airplane good tape dont have belong club get live Dist V qualify very highest honor AMA can bestow Chartered Club AWARD OF EXCELLENCE Two clubs District qualified recognized Council 2 weeks ago Knox County Radio Control Society Knoxville Tenn Conley Flyers RC Club Georgia Pictures will follow very high honor two very deserving Clubs st 1998 161 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 5 Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Parenti 1920 Buckingliam Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Worden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indiana Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Bussell 5000W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 -3108 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Box 308 Burgle KY 40310 606 748-5834 Missouri Bob Underwood 32 Hollandbush Ct St Charles Mo 63304 Eve 314 939-3394 Ken Booher 1016 North East Barnes Dr Lees Summit MO 64086 816 524-7307 Frequency Coordinator Cal Orr RR 1 Box 1236 Higginsville MC 64037 660 584-6284 Fax 660 584-6285 Webmaster Gary Parenti 11001 Martindale Dr Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 531-9556 hop//wwwcsamiitedu/amadist6/indexhtm Executive Council met May 2nd 3rd half day Sunday devoted discussion flying sites problem securing and/or keeping flying sites real problem solutions differ greatly coast coast VP reported club district has permanent committee looks new sites time Leasing site private public landowners quite popular some areas other areas tend have public fields anyone allowed fly proper credentials Let know what clubs thoughts About 900 2500 clubs have reported location flying field hope soon can locate fields District VI several clubs have web pages have posted directions map field Calls received members moving traveling asking directions nearest field Does club have guest privileges comment should thought about clubs proactive relations neighbors landowners seem have least problems Jacksonville IL Club #1328 Jacksonville Propkickers six members show up planes annual tether plane contest Picture shows flight line Clockwise have Gene Nevins Sukhoi Brian Wards Silver Delta F-16 Bob Tendick Roger Russells Racer Charlie McCormicks P 51 John Hunters Ultimate John Althoffs Sidewinder next three pictures show order Grand Champion Gene Nevin firing up Sukhoi third place John Althoff Sidewinder John Hunter Ultimate Biplane anyone out ready challenge group Universe Championship Pictures text Gene Nevin Muncie IN Club #840 Munsee Skychiefs nothing crowds recent Mall Show handouts spectators building trainer raffle members kept busy see handout table AMA information modeling magazines taking good picture display really great way show off hobby Most everyone walked stopped quite often asked question two have Mr Mystery Greg Prater club President center Reggie Sewell hard work trainer MaIm Guy Mclntire assembling fuselage Gary Bussell AVP supplied pictures information comments show great success club-built trainer came out looking like picture box Well done guys Model Aviation / Michigan / Minnesota Wisconsin Dave Gish Vice President 5435 St Hwy 99 Wapello IA 52653 319 766-2202 goflyl @lisconet Associate Vice Presidents Joe Campopiano 3709 SW 4th St Des Moines IA 50315 Bud Gorman Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Joe llass 5394 English Drive Troy Ml 48098 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Thomas D Lazar 435 Hubbell St Marshall WI 53559-9409 Bill MilIar 712 Grand Ave Petoskey Ml 49770 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail Norlh Lindstrom 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 Cant believe another month has gone Time flies youre having fun Just returned May EC meeting subjects discussed Flying Sitesobtaining retaining considerable amount time spent subject final results will published later However want ask DistVIJ Clubs please get touch having problems whatsoever subject dont wait until last minute field has lost because action taken soon enough lot help available Speaking help send E-mail would please include phone number Most time want discuss subject Ive found its too difficult via E-mail help please Below two photos RC plane came out kit form back 1956-57 58 utilized compound escapement allowed L R rudder kick up elevator anyone knows name plane manufacturer please let know New Years Day troupe Central Iowa Aeromodlers set out commemorative flight old field east Ames new field north Cambridge Statistics aircraftclub trainer powerOS 40 pilotMark Taylor spottersDwight Bouvette Mark John Schoeneman windSW 15-20 mph ground speedapprox 40 mph duration flight22 mm resultstotal success Photo Denny Goodrich photo group Washburn High School aircraft design students built flew Gentle Lady Sophisticated Lady sailplanes believe school located Bloomington Minnesota thanks members Minnesota Radio Control Soaring Society helped endeavor Photo William Igoe Talk about foam wings above pictured aircraft all-foam version SR-71 Blackbird Twin OS 20s supply power Model built member Sodhusters ClubMerlin Mo Gorowsky Mo reports top speed 70-90 mph Photo Bill Friedlander RC pilots please pay attention Want try something new Build yourself rubber-powered model fly evening early morning RC birds rest think will find very rewarding Cole Palen Old Rheinbeck fame big advocate building flying rubber-powered models picture what can considered very good transmitter impound frequency control area Notice frequency scannera must event involved typical club weekend flying session out district credit must given RC Air Command sponsors Benefit Airshow Labor Day weekend Muscular Dystrophy Association Keep photos stories coming Bye * August1998 163 Arkansas / Louisiana / New Mexico / Oklahoma Texas Sandy Frank Vice President 105 N Brazos St Weathertord TX 76086-3207 Phone/Fax 817599-7131 E-mail sfrank69@ airmailnet http//wwwama-dist-80r9 George Aldrich 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 210 656-2021 Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 817 662-5587 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 126- SE 35 Oklahoma City OK 73129 405 634-5331 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 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 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 817 467-9211 Use Internet required AMA membersbut District VIII web address http/wwwama-dist-8org will give access regional modeling information months ahead other sources modeling info Towards enhanced communication within AMA District VIII please have chartered club designate Internet liaison contact person listed above web site Recently short notice cancellation event due military rescheduling facilityclubs Internet liaison instantaneously notified Several reminders new District VIII services Voluntary date registering nonflying non-sanctioned events eliminate unintentional overlapping being handled contest coordinator Mr Lee though event may competition nor flying nor sanctioned please register Bill voluntarily avoid conflicts receive free advertising event district web site billlee@cleafcom 2200 Rte2 Chandler TX 75758 2 Free video lending program chartered clubs registry guest speakerscontact Mr Locke 903 792 -3343 jdlocke@gtenet catalog free rental information listed wwwama-dist-8org 3 Free reprints redundant on-board power system send self-addressed stamped legal size envelope Dr Sandy Frank above address Editorial mature audiencesduring travels throughout district some have told no way required join association academy participate model flying Southerners somewhat rebellious within District VIII Obviously correctsome just go somewhere alone fly models perfectly content vast majority modelers otherwise go out flying site am may fly 2 3 times just go back home others out field may still just fly 2 3 times usually stay socialize extended time flying reason gathers us together AIVIA glue bonds modelers together! know definition Academy Funk Wagnallsa learned society advancement arts sciences AIvIA far magazine competition rules scheduling organizer separate services renders AIVIA glue bonds modelers together! Personally have member almost 40 years know life hobby would have different never have AMA am sure life has enriched association belonging ACADEMY hope thrives continues advance arts sciences aeromodeling AMA glue bonds modelers together! brings us together through sanctioning advertising gatherings events locally regionally academy gathers us together Listing within competition non-flying section publication cheapest best sources advertising event finding other events attend YOU membership own showcase Museum flying facility located Indiana plan schedule events magnitude could held such academy Someday plan visit showcase facility attend gatherings Homecoming/Grand Event Nats Gathering Eagles II other happening could produced likes ACADEMY AMA glue bonds modelers together! seek assistance input Please let know what right let know what needs improved within AMA Let know what additional services would like see AMA provide Please insure receive copy clubs newsletter AMA glue bonds modelers together! Note some philosophy above editorial gleaned association late Johnny Clemensa personal friend modelers president AMA previous District VIII Council member Flying Fun Fellowship Sandy Frank Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents Hobbypark Dallas TX April 1998Richard Stubblefield Houston winner $1000 FAI GIL Combat meet Entrants attended throughout United States Attendees Bossier City LA swap meet auction L R Al Milligan Keith Steele Floyd Harp Johnny Voight Daniel Young day long indoor activity fun event pit crew Tom Fluker Sr & Jr launched Joe Mckinse Dallas Hobbypark Seen ToledoApril 1998the IMAA display booth two very active District VIII modelers Mr Rip Holderidge Dallas left Mr Charlie Stevens Houston AMAAVP current Board Directors member IMAA nationally Colorado North Dakota / South Dakota / Wyoming Russ Miller Vice President P0 Box 128 Solan ND 88570 Days 701 445-3332 Evanings 701 220-3180 Fax 701 445-3323 F IIrmiller338@aolcom Associate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Troy Lapp 1609 Main St Will jaton ND 58801 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Mike Weidner 6535 Foxdale Circle Colorado Springs CO 8091 9-1788 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Monthly notes district VP some articles caught attention reviewed monthly newsletters Needless say columnsjust did make column month have anything interest club forward material address publication few pictures article needed appreciated following articles great ideas interesting ideas may work club flying field Wichita Radio Control Club WRCC News monthly has thank-you letter complimenting participation relationship Kansas Aviation Museum museum thanks support encourages club offer suggestions ideas preservation aviation heritage Topeka Control Line Association Top Class News magazine has directions map flying field great idea few clubs follow helps fliers visitors find use flying field Denver RC Eagles Eagles Edition describes adopt-a-highway cleanup program 2 mile stretch Parker Road may take some extra work clubs part great community state relations great way create lasting impression public Rapid City Propbusters Radio Control Club Prophuster has neat idea get some interesting things monthly sheet have special page dedicated previous year past clubs history very interesting reading thoughts things 1960 intriguing Neat idea Casper Airmodlers Flightline post following Dan Rea 2nd vice president has after much work completed projected started get some new books model aviation Natrona County Library club supplied cash donation library matched tt order books discount now have books way club will listed donor books Hats off club another neat idea District IX clubs could get partnership going local libraries Denver JEFCO Modelers Jefco Flyer have club officers Park Liaison important keep relationship tact park service types avenues help promote keep flying sites Hats off Club keeping park servtce mind informed Colorado Springs Pikes Peak RC Club newsletter mentions Boy Scout Night club sponsors special night scouts come visit meeting also chance see airplanes learn about club activities Great exposure newcomers hobby model airplanes Edgewater Colorado Model Museum Flying Club/SAM Chapter#1/FAC Squadron 55 has interesting article concerning plans Jim Adams states letter really enjoyed plans newsletter have looked years set plans Cessna 120 140 no avail would also like have good set plans Consolidated PBY am wishing would like set construction drawings Lockheed C141 Loadstar Anyone having information forward Kirk Kirkham 2909 Eaton Street Edgewater Co 80214 Phone 303-2375093 Johnson County Kansas RC Barnstormers newsletter Fly Paper have great idea Safety Tips Pilots 11 will have completed successful radio equipment ground check before first flight new repaired model 21 will fly model aircraft presence spectators until become qualified flier unless assisted experienced helper 31 will preform initial turn after takeoff away pit spectators areas will thereafter fly over pit spectator areas unless beyond control 4 established will abide safety rules flying site use will willfully deliberately fly models careless dangerous manner 4Legacy/Worth Continued page 152 honoring selected individuals Pioneers Banquet Ball State University Muncie event will need buy banquet ticket advance mail payment AMA again no invitation required everyone welcome within limits banquet hall capacity because first-come firstserved event no assurance banquet tickets will available very close event date sure being able take part historical event need commit relatively earlyprobably month two advance need ask AMA send Pioneers information package will have details procedures help part special weekend Whos coming Well already have some famous international personalities guest list Henry J Nicholls England will celebrate birthday Museum 11th Ron Moulton also England Gordon Burford Australia have also confirmations existing Hall Fame members such past AMA Presidents John Patton Maynard Hill Dolly Wischer Hurst Bowers think Ben Shereshaw will possibly Bill Winter health permitting Most newly elected 1998 Hall Famers will officially receive HOF plaques plus may several dozen specially recognized Pioneersthose have nominated Hall Fame yet elected will grand reunionmuch like 1996 Celebration Eagles perhaps bigger st1998 165 • I] [e TU 1 t Arizona / California Hawaii / Guam / Nevada Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone 602 708-0222 E-mail richh@primenetcom htlpi/wwwama-1 acorn/ama Glenn Caner Walnut Creek California 510 933-2086 Michael Harrington Kaneohe Hawaii 808 239-6682 Gary Hover Visalia California 209747-0287 Kal Jensen Reno Nevada 702 329-6430 John Krohn Whittier California 310 692-4177 Bob Reynolds Tucson Arizona 520 296-8183 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner Sacramento California 916 362-1962 See laat montha column additional AVPa coordinatorsl Doing what loved Harris Lee R seen posing Event Committee 1996 US Scale Masters held Mesa Arizona Harris will remembered life lived distinguished naval aviator national hero loving father dedicated modeler District X AMA aeromodeling have lost very dear friend avid supporter model aviation April 30 1998 Harris Alexander Lee lost struggle cancer slipped surly bonds earth now dancing laughter-silvered wings Harris born Perley Minnesota June 14 1922 moved Burbank California 1942 worked Lockheed attended USC late 1942 joined Navy flew Hellcats South Pacific Harris returned war hero earning Distinguished Flying Cross numerous Air Medals 1946 through 1956 Harris worked Hollywood special effects / movie set industry worked original Titanic vessel Desert Fox other well known productions Harris gained love scale model building 1956 Harris joined brother Don residential construction business contractor Orange County until retirement 1988 Harris undoubtedly best known fellow modelers founder US Scale Masters Harris founded Scale Masters organization 1980 past eighteen years US Scale Masters its regional qualifiers have gained worldwide acclaim Over years event has grown become prestigious scale modeling events country success event due no small part Harris personal dedication commitment Harris truly believed model aviation building scale models sharing love sport/hobby should first foremost Fun concept has always part Scale Masters Harris spirit lives know will always heart scale model builder Harris survived two sons Kirk Scott grandchildren many friends life life countless modelers have blessed much fuller having known Harris Alexander Lee will sorely missed Harris last request dream live lieu sending flowers asked contributions made Harris name US Scale Masters Assn Inc 21952 Airport Rd Aurora OR 97002 Till next time. Keepem safe Keepem flyn District X hosts fifth annual National Retail Hobby Store Assn Annual Convention April 27-30 fabulous Las Vegas NV NRHSA members gather year share business ideas experiences marketing information help ensure success hobby industry goal stated NRHSA President Walt Throne bring retailers over country together order foster exchange information common us Information will assist retailers finding ways increase sales least amount expense effort 140 retail stores represented years convention far successful ever work no play makes very dull convention NRHSA annual meeting Pictured above President Walt Throne presides over Wednesday night Hawaiian Luau association members Al Fuchfen L Joe Stanton go out enjoy evening 166 Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents Jim Martin Pukalani HI wife spent third Christmas Panama City Panama visiting daughter meeting Central American modelers Pictured Adalbert Alguero wife Lourdes Panama City model Quickie Chepo Panama Jim District X would like pass thanks Adalbert warm welcome Kokua help taking Jim around meet Panamanian flyers Pictured Asociacion Pananmena De Aermodelismo flying site Cocoli Panama Jim Martin family opportunity tour several flying sites around Panama City area given very warm welcome Panamanian modelers Jim found modelers around world speak common language share same common bond love model aviation El] ki 1 [s Diu 211 is] bE Alaska / Idaho / Montana / Oregon Washington McCollough Dresident P0 Box 13090 Porland 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 59101 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Reeves Lippincolt 4400 Gray Wolt Dr Wasilla AK 99654 Mike Hazel 1073 Windemere Dr NW Salem OR g73Q4 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Boa 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Snaer 781 Lillonet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 146th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Northwest AMA Show Team left Bruce Graham Tom Schwartz Team Manager Sam Franklin Gwynn Meyers Charlie Wilcox Don Loewen Mark Erickson Jim Grey Markas Mann Betty Grey Noel Keefer Ronda Bryant Frank Bryant Art Ward Spencer Manlove Newsletter Editor sent announcement Missoula Big Sky Thunderbirds R/C Clubs Float Plane Fly-in July 25-26 1998 Frenchtown Pond near Missoula Frenchtown Pond State Park has nice artificial lake usually calm great place fly floats Bring family friends come join us day fun Flying will start about 900 am continue until 400 pm Hamburgers potluck will available starting noon Saturday coming out town will feed voluntary donations cover expenses will accepted Picnic tables shelter available will no charge flyNo prizes no competition just fun Following flying evening pot luck will held Thunderbird Field Bring own meat barbeque grocery store nearby Dry camping will permitted T-bird field Friday Saturday nights event going pond T-Bird Field will open both days Rules flyers will register show AMA membership card Also planes must have successfully flown before event flight tests can made 700 am 900 am Frenchtown Pond State Park next visible Interstate 90 Take exit 89 go about mile half west frontage road park gate Important Note Dogs allowed premises park cars Call Clarence Almen 406 543-7024 Spencer Manlove 549-8357 additional information Graham Hicks sent sad note Grande Ronde Bush Pilots lost first president Loren Blanchard age 87 two weeks ago Loren incredible modeler though did fly much built shop equipment discarded washing machine motors scrap metal once built neat little smoke fluid pump out 38 shell casing l5v motor old shaver made red banner towed Nampa meet two years ago took third Sportsman Well miss him Charlie Willcox provided couple photos following words about Northwest AMA Show Team enjoyment flying Show Team let public know about hobby its diversity have pilots fly pattern planes like Goldberg 300 have flying car PorscheTM Broom Hilda Flying Witch working flying dog house oddities fun make fly have scale airplanes flown crowds seem enjoy much anything fly have plane compartment carries either candy parachutist Kids love Candy Bomber also has lights fly night Show Team Float Festival go Strawberry Festival Vashon Island public turns out see us used some planes cars witch along local clubs airplanes parade Festival have lot fun flying shows people letting public get hands Buddy Box Heres photos Evergreen 97 Nelson Scotts photo Bill Currys Gary Parkers Stropp Albatroses regard Albatros seems Gary Parker Joe Topper have purchased Proctor line plan retssue DVa Jenny Along recent Sopwith 11/2 Strutter release will adding some Golden Age aircraft line Bob Benjamin gets ready fly Electric powered Stinson Ed Lamb announced First Annual Eagle Squadron NW Free Flight Scale Champs Sept 5-7 Harts Lake Prairie meet will include Jimmie Allen Event FAC Thompson/Greve Combined FAC Poers Scale Gas-Electric-CO2 combined FAC Peanut Scale FAC Rubber Scale FAC Jumbo Scale information Contact CD Ed Lamb 15911 SE 42nd P1 Bellevue WA 98006-18 15 425 747-7806 edsplace @worldnetattnet st 1998 167
Edition: Model Aviation - 1998/08
Page Numbers: 152, 153, 154, 155, 156, 157, 158, 159, 160, 161, 162, 163, 164, 165, 166, 167
A Academy Model Aeronautics ANws 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Executive Council Meeting Highlights 135 SW As HistoryPast Present Future John Worth Motions made May 2-3 1998 Executive Council meeting motions belo unofficial minutes Minutes gil official u approved th Council MOTION moved W De Cou II seconded R Miller IX have Doug Holland Dave Brown contact Anita Northrop immediately express strong interest pending Dougs validation financial information provided AMA MOTION passed 12 yes II IV V VI VII VIII IX X XI EVP NAA 1 no III MOTION II moved D Holland EVP seconded J MeNeill V postpone consideration funding Mile Square until June 1998 Executive Council meeting MOTION passed 9 yes IV V VI VII VIII IX XI EVP NAA 4 no II III X Note this item placed agenda June 15 1998 meeting MOTION III moved J MeNeill V seconded R Hanson X authorize President Executive Vice President purchase IMS Show up slOOK intent running conjunction Western States Modelers Association MOTION passed 9 yes II IV V VI VII VIII X EVP attendance III IX XI NAA History involves both events people Sometimes its matter what happened other times its matter involved often its combination factors example sometimes history made someone several people doing something very special such Maxwell Bassett won 1932 National Model Airplane Championships gasoline-powered engine competition event previously dominated rubber-powered models happening shared Bill Brown designer maker engine changed history model aviation forever because never again would gas engine-powered models compete directly national competition against rubber power Another significant history-making aeromodeling achievement winning first Nationals Radio Control event Good brothers 1936 time Radio Control highly specialized activity engaged very few experimenters using homemade equipment model designs Since time Radio Control model flying has evolved huge aeromodeling activity involving hundreds thousands dollars maybe millions using mostly commercial ready-to-use equipment flown mostly models produced kit Almost Ready-To-Fly form Along way other examples individuals have achieved national attention recognition being elected Model Aviation Hall Fame through performance achievements publicity over yearseven yet achieving Hall Fame statushave also gained recognition largely via publication activities model press way another have come learn about contributions history aeromodelingwhat happened way back recently way now process have gotten indications what can expect least part future have seen instance turbine enginesin just past 10 yearshave come reliable now source model propulsion Based history can expect such engines will become numerous cheaper smaller Less certain present although clarification should forthcoming soon personalities will become famous history developing aspect model aviation suggests interesting thought As technological progress proceeds part segment history making may may directly involved its happening lifetime therefore observers historical development turn means us will able look back some years now remember developed involved Very likely names too familiar us now will much better known before long will probably learn some will nominated selection election some future year Hall Fame looking ahead therefore what may happen future can gain perspective what happening year recognize model aviation pioneers new crop Hall Famers September Celebration Eagles II event Muncie Indiana Think about can part history making being event person can actually meet talk perhaps share dinner some already famous deeds events past Focus two key dates Friday September 11th Saturday September 12th 1998 evening 11th will having Pioneers Party AMA Museum Everyone invited no chargeno invitation necessary next evening 12th will continued page 165 152 Model Aviation HQ See Page 192 resident neighboring field has made noise complaint against club will respond have adequately prepared chances keeping field very good begin scrambling prepare response field may become another statistic disturbing trend message must come across well aware local community standards regarding nuisance due noise have taken appropriate steps ensure can comply standards have controls monitoring place demonstrate compliance complaint has no merit However going take much just saying words Whoever decides whether will allowed continue flying has guided conclusion complaint has no merit based what have prove AIVIA Sound Committee supports acquiring means have right answers should right fly come question Sound Committee Mission Statement Prevent loss offlying fields arising adverse community reaction sounds model aircraft emit Simple goai statement isnt So Put man moon much done orderly systematic successful approach accomplishing mission depends efforts Individuals clubs need control sound emissions maintain harmony neighbors AMA hobby suppliers have stake responsibility some work Sound Committee will defining arguing revising tasks deciding should allocated Sometimes will obvious should doing what sometimes can say up hobby suppliers provide quieter power plants realistic Consumers must demonstrate ready market quieter power plants smart providers will make available will such issues approach evolves Actually problem responses have evolving losing flying fields faster new ones being established acceptable working together can change What prevailing sound emission standards locale know congratulations Most dont know what point sound crosses line innocuous nuisance public official landowner sitting judgment over noise complaint against club probably doesnt know either may need inform him leads first tasks learning community standards have comply should task must done local level standards uniform across boundaries political subdivisions National international standards provide recommendations always used used have usually tailored some degree committee can provide some guidance finding standards possibly fill some details wouldnt feasible AMA Its usually club effort could cooperative effort among clubs same area Public ordinances building codes usual sources regarding noise nuisance standards community municipalities codes available on-line accessible via Web other cases phone calls and/or trips library city/county administration centers may required San Diego County call number Noise Control listed county government section telephone directory got quick response including copy pertinent sections county codes ordinances applicable code well-drafted traceable standards recommended American National Standards Institute ANSI Sound level limits specified one-hour average dBA levels limits range 40-65 dBA hour average depend such factors timeof-day zoning area limit levels apply property line bit different building codes specify levels allowable location noise-sensitive site residence school hospital etc building code seems thoughtful regard ordinance does differentiate whether adjoining property noise-sensitive vacant example should serve model what look permissible level should quantified preferably average over specified period time universally recognized units eg one-hour equivalent dBA level Leq permissible level usually specified receptors location source level may defined property line sensitive location some standard distance source ordinance such little room legal wrangling evidence presented properly will either compliant will Designing club rules compliance community standards straightforward case will cover details upcoming column communities codes regarding sound nuisance written vague terms loud annoying sounds prohibited Whether compliance difficult demonstrate contest up whim official stands judgment situation community must provide quantitative definition local community standards sell public official interpretation may seem formidable task involves legwork legal technical skill Persons public office legal arenas tend swayed precedent authority logic science following course action suggested 1 sound ordinances locale too vague useful try moving up step two public hierarchy Look applicable provisions county state codes possibly ordinances neighboring communities 2 Obtain copy ANSI Standard S1240-]990 Sound Level Descriptors Determination Compatible Land Use extract fill blanks local codes document contains guidelines enforceable law widely recognized authoritative 3 sound survey site suiTounding noise-sensitive locations determine ambient sound level sound generated model flying activity does contribute significantly raising ambient level will have good argument compliance local standards recording sound meter required expensive instruments can rented will needed few days clear understanding communitys sound emission standards fundamental other steps will take control Someone clubofficers committee established address issueneeds develop understanding prepared sell club members outsiders Sensible standards apply particular flying site will derived community standards will constraints Continued page 155 August1998 153 999- 9 Mike Stokes AMA Education Coordinator 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 months column will focus some very positive happenings around country will hopefully plant ideas others pick up will start congratulating Roanoke Valley Radio Control RVRC Club being latest recipient AMA Youth Education Stipend YES Grant RVRC under guidance club president Marshall McClung has teamed up Roanoke Valley Governors School Mr Bill Saunders establishing Aerodynamics Elective syllabus look forward receiving Marshalls reports passing membership through column received nice informative letter Don Ross AMA 6834 response request information aiding acquiring indoor flying sites Don informed Mr Alan Abriss produced video entitled Silent Magic might prove very helpful looking locate acquire indoor site contacted Mr Abriss have received copy video reviewed dealing directly acquisition indoor sites gives viewer realistic presentation what takes place indoor models fascinating captivating Silent Magic would make excellent visual aid formal request indoor site price 18-minute video $17 plus $3 shipping handling Mr Abriss may reached Homegrown Television Productions 94-20 66 Ave Forest Hills NY 11374 Top Gun 98 officially record books second year row AMA sponsored make-and-take Delta Dart program youngsters 10-14 years old As photos show however some latitude given Also second year row program carried out under guidance Pete Ferris Palm Beach Sky Hawks AMA Charter Club 1141 Sky Hawks provided instructors Frank Tiano Enterprises provided adhesives Palm Beach Polo provided facility Construction trimming models took place mornings mass launch Friday Saturday Sunday lead-off act half-time show day Recognition given participants Certificate Achievement AMA Medals awarded placing 1st 2nd 3rd up last down mass launch day would appear accompanying photos event success sincerest thanks Norm Rosenstock Palm Beach Sky Hawks being point man project planning attending Top Gun 99 Frank Tiano has invited AMA Delta Dart program back column starting take life its own based input have receiving members over country What nice about being coordinator have figure out use material effectively benefit concerned main goal writing column monthly seem get closer together time plant seeds minds readers am learning really good programs established around country no need reinvent wheel An example what am referring follows three very viable programs first example courtesy Harold Reuter Lake Orion Michigan Lake Orion Waldon Scripps Middle Schools feature unique program known Dragon Days other Wednesday classes dismissed 1220 pm teachers able participate Professional Development sessions tends leave some students unsupervised upon arriving home Dragon Days has offered chance students enjoy supervised activities afternoon until regular dismissal time Harold has instrumental presenting woodworking projects model building has donated time skills showing students build airplanes race cars bird houses As cost per student runs depending project Harold looks discounts offers advice supplies can found around town About 45 students usually participate Dragon Days Harold reports kids find self-esteem through sense accomplishment Michigan head out Rio Rancho New Mexico Jim Simpsons Radio Control Sailplane program involved 9-14 year old students Jim designed Sunrider Sailplane developed soaring school program order introduce plant seeds enjoyment model aviation todays youth Jim has interesting outlook todays youth quote Money deterrent interest person involved will find way get money equipment whatever Modern youth commonly wear $100 shoes own access computers Big fast loud very expensive planes drove RC back out country lack exposure primary factor lack junior participation half-dozen 10-year-old kids two-channel RC airplanes will cause old guys pick up pack up sometimes leave field Jims solution Sunrider six-footspan two-channel sailplane enlists instructors teach building flying utilizes flying sites close home such schools parks permission seeks parental support enlists parents program establishes peer groups because flying buddy next flying field importance Jim has found difficult ingredient competent willing instructors reason students taught instructors results have excellent Jims parting comment valuable lesson us take heed underestimate modern youth Theyre way smarter old people know last example productive program comes us Clement Germanier Glenbrook South High School Glenview Illinois Clement has secondary school teacher 34 years has also taught summer school class building flying Radio Control aircraft past 12 summers summer classes range 12 19 students summer class lasts three weeks meets daily 4Y2 hours Students learn build fly own airplanes very enthusiastic about program Financing comes parents supportive local hobby shops Skylarks RIC Club AMA Charter Club #272 has instrumental success program As Clement says Clubs have involved types programs succeed Students receive ied arts credit towards graduation requirements Additionally Clement meets students once week flying field remainder summer has students 154 Model Aviation club stay active until finish high school has other ideas contributors have quoted concerning future model aviation roles have play future will close months column couple photos Clement Germanier s classes SoundlMaclaughlin Continued page 153 operation sound mitigation steps will apply aircraft flown site caveat regarding current ISO ANSI recommendations municipal codes ordinances traceable An objective measure equivalent loudness specified whereas noise annoyance subjective cannot measured physical quantity descriptors sound factor its potential annoy someone including tonal content repetition rate familiarity listener listeners attitude toward activity emitting countless intangible features Ideally could measure degree annoyance scale accounts variables devise standards preclude exceeding some tolerability limit However have means may find sound four-stroke engine pleasing twostroke though perceived loudness may equal its sensible account difference standards noise mitigation quantify difference some factor rules favor fourstroke engines can rationally defended other perceptions might crop up discussions sound standards flying site easy effort establish workable guidelines become mired philosophizing about abstract nature annoyance caused sound suggest adopting applicable limits specified codes upper bound permissible sound level seems sensible must comply law minimum provide margin comfort law establishes threshold based measure correlates very well noise annoyance satisfactory people time have consider much additional margin need conforming desires of people. doesnt feel comfortable margin could form lumped n dBA below threshold specified law factors considering engine type operating speed etc column will identify what sound parameters other loudness have shown surveys contribute annoyance level broad populations will begin limits set recognized authority Adjustments provide comfort margin can discussed separately added once agreed upon will also discuss establishment site rules sound compliance specific power plant-related sound mitigation measures Reflect effort others put obtaining field molding suit purposes Isnt worth developing plan protect loss Failure plan planning fail st1998 155 Til next month MUSEUM CURATOR Immediate opening Museum Curator Job responsibilities include Collections management supervision exhibit research development public relations communications fund-raising grant writing staffing Museum including weekends Position forty 40 hours per week including weekend work Qualifications include 1 BA history Museum Studies related field equivalent work experience 2 Technical knowledge model building flying 3 Good rapport model industry 4 Excellent writing skills computer literacy 5 A minimum two years museum experience Please provide current resum letter interest Mary Hum Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 E Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 close business July 15 1q98 E-mail address mhurn@modelaircraftorg USAUSA • z~rj wiuui r Doug Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 787-7454 upcoming months will have various statements schedules taken audit report will provide opportunity see numbers better understand financial operations AMA particularly care about numbers will continue include humorous item enjoyment Two men beach Florida appeared regularly never talked just sat side side Finally day said used lumber business business went bad fire Thats ended up down second man didnt say anything minute two turned said used textile business flood Thats ended up down first man looked hack him asked start flood Below presented Statements Cash Flows 1997 1996 show money originated spent Details operations included statements will see future months THE ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS INC STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31 1997 AND 1996 OPERATING ACTIVITIES Increase net assets Adjustments reconcile increase net assets net cash provided operating activities Depreciation amortization Gain loss sales assets changes operating assets liabilities Receivables Inventory cost Prepaid expenses taxes Accounts payable accrued expenses Competition funds escrow Deferred membership revenue Deposits Net Cash Provided Operating Activities INVESTING ACTIVITIES Purchases property equipment Proceeds sales assets Deposits investment accounts 19971996 $ 911883 $ 236620 384228 5133 1290978 19506 10588 41567 54582 2024 227125 365191 70038 671849 19632 39676 96510 147577 1985 194462 100001 4iiQ12 221191 8300 3990031 504693 624345 1522001 Net Cash Used Investing Activities FINANCING ACTIVITIES Principal payments mortgage payable Principal payments capital lease obligations Collections mortgage note receivable Net Cash Used Financing Activities 61189432548 48627 23572 2011 45458 34551 160 7018879849 NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS Beginning year End year SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION Interest paid Income taxes paid SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES Equipment financed through capital lease obligations Mortgage note received connection sale real estate 728930635524 4408 $ 3308262$ 2579332 $ 83173$ 105215 20152600 74302-250000 Well hope wasnt too boring you have questions will happy discuss Until later Model Aviation ecticut / Maine Massachusetts / New Hampshire / Rhode Island / Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1828 781 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 AlIen Road Billerica MA 01821 -5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 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 E Greenmich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001 -2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1866 1997 NEPRO AWARDS BANQUET following information pictures furnished Bob Wallace AVP Ct 1997 Northeast Pylon Racing Association NEPRO awards banquet held Saturday November 22nd Bradley Ramada Inn Windsor Locks Connecticut Signifying conclusion another highly successful RC Pylon Racing season well attended annual gathering NEPRO members guests featured excellent can eat buffet professionally prepared slide show past racing seasons highlights cornucopia door prizes presentation awards musically accompanied slide show prepared Lloyd Burnham encompassed over 800 color slides arranged compressed 48 minute twin projector program racing season highlights comical incidents slide show requires dedicated photographic efforts several people during racing season hours editing composing has become banquet highlight An unexpected slide presentation prepared Mike Kristina Luzzi shown after main slide show comical theme Mike Kristina s show Lego man parody NEPROS Lloyd Burnham Ralph Rinaldi neither will ever play center NBA see slide show appreciate shame both slide shows shot presentation certainly worthy being reshown Thanks efforts Louis Barbara Schwab years banquet featured well over several thousand dollars worth door prizes including radio systems Airtronics Futaba Hitec donated radios basic entry level systems either Airtronics radio computerized type list door prize sponsors included Airtronics RIC Report Ernst Master Airserew Lee Mfg Flight Line hobbies Inc Zona Rocket City Boca Bearings HitecIRCD Lone Star Balsa Futaba Great Planes CB/Tatone LCS Performance Hobbypoxy Indy R/C K&B Mfg Du-Bro Sullivan Products Coverite Norvel Bob Smith Ind Powermaster Fuels Robart NEPRO considered finest regional Pylon Racing organization United States Races held late April through late September Connecticut Massachusetts New York area competitions include entry level NEPRO Quickie 500 racing well higher performance AMA Quickie 500 Quarter 40 Pylon Racing events NEPRO possesses finest upto-date safety communications race result equipment country fact NEPROs safety equipment such equipment presently use conforms present AIVIA guidelines regulations NEPROs racing equipment available free charge delivered race site club northeast area interested hosting Pylon Race flying field RC Pylon Racing northeast area best country NEPRO always welcomes newcomers interest Pylon Racing beginners experienced flyers alike additional information about NEPRO obtain free new member informational pack contact Lloyd Burnham 860 6449072 See races Model Aviation August1998 157 1997 Quickie 500 Fast Heat Time Winners l-r Ralph Rinaldi expert class Vance Sutton standard class 1997 Standard Class Champion Mike Luzzi daughter Kristina also caller Kristina awarded Caller Year trophy determined membership vote caller like Kristina could Mike lose 1997 Expert Class NEPRO Quickie 500 Winners I-r 3rd Lloyd Burnham 2nd Tom Rebenklau 5th Bob Wallace 1st Louis Schwab Missing photo 4th place finisher Bill Jensen 1997 Standard Class NEPRO Quickie 500 Winners l-r 1st Mike Luzzi 2nd Frank Hell 4th Russ Levy 5th Bob Settembro Missing photo 3rd place finisher Don Morgan 1997 Expert Class Champion Lewis Schwab wife Barbara Barbara winner NEPROs 1997 Most Appreciated Non-Member trophy dedicated efforts obtaining abundance sponsor donated door prizes • I111 LIUEE 1 1 — *New Jersey/ New York/ Europe Cou resident 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1308 zDey908 221-6899 Eve908 221-1666 Fax908 221-9297 decou @ idtnet Associate Vice Presidents Dave Babcock 445 Stoctrton Street Hghtstoocr NJ 08520-4501 Roy Brown USAE AFCENT CMR 460 Box 585 APO AC 09703 Vinceuliano teyhaweck Pd Rocky Pt NwvYerk NY 11778 Ray Joschkos 59 Liorrrgstorr Street St Jawes NY 11780 James M Lewis PO 81 Ogdenborg NY 13869-0081 Bob McKay 109W Edroard St. Iselan NJ 08830 Dave Mathewson Box 813 Cawillas NY 13031 Tom Murray 31 Voorhees Once Basking Ridge NJ 07920 Marlene Nikodem 407 Wllos Street Lockport NY 14094 Bill Poythress 2 Hewlock CooS Saugentres NY 12477 Adam Sattier 41 Perry Averrue Latham NY 12110-2433 Terry Terrenoire tOt Sroithtield Dr Endiceo NY 13780-4329 Frequency Coordinator Len Sauter 53 ArpoS Dr Oseego County Atyert FolIos NY 13088 315 598-8093 AVP Bob McKay great time March 24th attended 25th annual Roxhury Area Model Airplane Club building contest RAMAC has Gold Leader Club number years really knows put show Twenty-nine modelers brought 42 planes judged 6 others being shown display local school cafeteria hadnt seen such collection model aircraft years room full aircraft formidable task judges Pat Goldman Jean Schimmer handled registration chores judging event 9 certificates 28 trophies awarded coordinated effort part Bob Boswell Hans Huchradel John Goldman Doug Twaits Hal Eaton Mike Ramsey Al Young Wes Deetz Frank Costello Devin Osborne Carls Hobby Center John Goldman Dataspace Systems Inc Bill Schimmer donated trophies event end evening over 23 contestants walked away certificates trophies Gus Perez Wayne Modelers taking top honors 1st Scale trophy best non-MonoKote covering well trophies Best Show Modelers Choice Some skilled craftsmen attended RAMAC contest Thanks AVP McKay pictures Bill Schimmer write-up late April pleasure attend second annual Rockland County RC club Library show New City NY library venue event club decorates walls ceiling numerous display tables forms model aviation paraphernalia has three-position flight simulator set-up conducts AMA Cub building classes kids Outside weather permitting ample space some attention-grabbing helicopter demonstrations event well publicized library local press hit libraty patrons stopped look displays talk RCRC modelers present left impression library show such provides us excellent opportunity get hands-on community involvement sport flight simulator Cub building areas proved particularly attractive visitors Kudos CD Al Betancourt another job well done way Al has effective way assure maximum participation clubs members always some interesting items raffled end day paslicipate dont know what items might unless show up Two nice kits time Danny Landis F-4U Corsair RCRC library show Kate Powers Brendan Lauria Grace Powers Mark Powers show off completed AMA Cubs April 29th found Maryland Eastern States Free Flight Championships sizable contingent District II contestants Tom Higgs Higgs Brothers Farms provides space event personally sees plenty great food contestants As drove up site passed huge barbecue pit covered chicken fight way past aroma chef None other gracious host Tom has RC pilot about 6 years quick provide some ample acreage free flight folks ever gets out farming hell next Colonel Sanders Tom Higgs tending flock two-day event know District II entrants acquitted themselves well dont have final results Perhaps next month Pallet tweaks FlJ ship prior flight Master Matt Barr age 7 participating first-ever HLG contest 158 Model Aviation -tiIIsUIIE 1 1 ie] SE Ohio / Pennsylvania / West Virginia Bob Brown Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 Anseciate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Osurt Columbus OH 43229-2556 914 891-1943 Danid H Ellis 5261 DeWiS Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 304 776-1459 Nelsen Geuld 1944 Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103-9519 610 797-6597 Jehe Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 412 925-3266 Deneld Klnpp 637 Hamilton Coart Traype PA 19426-2356 610 409-0129 Frank Nell 9042 Normall Drive Dayton OH 45449 937 435-9332 Machew Tarnwski RR#3 Eno 294 Dogwood Drivo Drums PA 19222 717 622-0435 Jeseph S Vislay 1381 Cranuronk Drive PO 9oa 951 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Frequency Ceerdinater Jehe Cettle 1512 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fog PA t9754 Phone 717 297-9970 CLUB PROGRAM What cold winter night Duje Matenkosky coming club meeting night plan have some fun Duie Murrysville Pennsylvania traveled quite number clubs Pittsburgh area last winter Vintage Radio Control Show Included presentation escapement pulse equipment new used state too long ago accompany tales RC adventures brought some beautiful silk covered vintage aircraft well Duie tine master silk dope finish top off flies beauties vintage equipment everyday flying Thanks sharing wisdom Duie Duie Matenkosky entenains Pittsburgh Arcs Photo Dean Shaffer THE PITTSBURGH TAILSPIN SQUADRON Pittsburgh Tailspin Squadron FAC having Indoor handlaunch glider event Leechburg Pennsylvania AVP John Hathaway dropped visit Rich Blackham describes himself Benevolent Dictator gathered few members together last indoor event winter building background Catholic Activity Centerseveral National Indoor Records have set site Pittsburgh area modelers interested Free Flight may contact Rich Blackham 4991 Road Murrysville Pennsylvania 15668-96 15 Pittsburgh Tailspin Squadron Photo John Hathaway CLEVELAND CONTROLINE Wayne Buran has asked mention annual stunt contest Old time classic will flown Saturday August 22 PAMPA classes Sunday 23rd additional information contact Wayne Buran 405 Cottonwood Ct Avon Lake Ohio 44012 MAHONING COUNTY MODEL CLUB active clubs eastern Ohio Mahoning County Model Club held mall show Southern Park Mail Boardman Ohio Thanks Steve Smith following pictures provide examples fine aircraft display Steve Smith Cessna 310G Laser 200 Stearman built Mark Chopp INDOOR Great indoor sites extremely hard find Recently nine District III modelers enjoyed hospitality Western New York Free Flight Society Buffalo Bills practice facility new building could develop indoor mecca Buffalo area Buffalo Bills great indoor site Don Slusarczyk Vernon Neff Larry Mzik Tom Soya John Kagan Larry Loucks Chuck Slusarczyk brought home ten prizes Buffalo CLUB WORKERS backbone club work Without efforts membership would have considerably less Thank working e Ron Martin man club booth Hamburg Flea Market August 1998 159 Stephen Gerish Hog Bipe Delaware District Columbia / Maryland /Nortlr Carolina / Virginia Chuck Foreman Vice President 412 Pine Cone Ct Kill Devil Hill NC 27948 Phone 252 441-5855 Fax 252 441-6554 cforeman@modelaircraftorg Associate Vice Presidents George Abbott 8712 Westlake Court Raleigh NC 27613 Home Phone 919 848-6719 E-Mail GAbboH462@aolcom Robert E Babura 117 Otis Dr Severn MD 21144-1130 Home Phone 41D 969-9356 E-Mail bbabura@junocom Steve Moulton 2217 Johnstown Rd Chesapeake VA 23322 Home Phone 757 421-4545 Office Phone 757 431-6009 Fax 804 463-8411 E-Mail moultons @ mindspringcom Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Ave Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Home Phone 54D 943-1684 E-Mail tlyrrs@cfwcom John Stare 826 Marl Pit Rd Middletown DE 19709 Home Phone 302 376-7154 E-Mail vrcs38@aolcom Bliss Teague 625 5th Ave SW Hickory North Carolina 28602 Home Phone 336 324-2164 Office Phone 336 733-9228 E-Mail bliaateague@conninccom Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 910 488-5986 FLIGHT OF THE RAVEN some interesting E-Mail Bob Verhaeghe said am planning fly RIC float plane across Pamlico Sound non stop 1 will take off waters edge front house North Carolina follow along boat fast boat models fly fast intend land Silver Lake Ocracoke Island Outer Banks north Carolina knowledge has never done flying across Pamlico Sound distance about 37 statute miles hope late spring early summer year think would interest readers know going take place time being am calling Pamlico Challenge Flight Raven call plane Raven because initials RAV later plans develop Sounds like fun trip hope have pictures information attempt later GLENN DEAN FREDERICK MARYLAND Received letter Glenn Dean sounds like good idea thought some clubs District IV would like try idea Like AMA members am concerned about future hobby agree AMAs philosophy introducing model aviation young people thru education have suggestion another program AMA might pursue spring middle schools high schools around country sponsor science fairs Winners go compete regional state national international levels Local businesses major corporations alike sponsor awards variety categories As Army recruiter judge number fairs have always found number projects use model aviation investigate aeronautical principles suggestion promote model aviation recognizing outstanding achievements students use model aviation science fair project Give award recognizes best use model aviation equivalent prize could AMA youth membership subscription ModelAviation perhaps opportunity fly local club see primarily local effort promoted local AMA clubs volunteer judge local science fair present award AMA could assist promoting program local clubs aware existed AMA could also create certificate medal create prepaid membership club could buy advance also see AMA providing promoting sort award state national level am sure funding local AtvlA volunteers participate program would difficult AMA promotes decision significantly lower cost youth membership cost program could remain minimal potential gain exposure hobby would worth cost ASHEBORO AEROMODELERS Late 1996 group local model enthusiasts met deciding form club attempt locate develop flying field area Mr Lany Draugh certified Contest Director among group provided guidance developing club city time doing work improve condition old discontinued landfill help city manager personnel Recreation Public Works departments possible have grading clearing done could provide suitable flight location Once work completed grassed circle control line runway radio control club granted lease property keeping planned improvements beautification old landfill city agreed keep areas other circle runway mowed cleared lot work club members yet flying season coming will make great project feet will provide hours enjoyment both young old interested hobby model aircraft club grateful City Asheboro its personnel making use field possible keeping citys commitment foresighted work toward providing its citizens project will continuing program under Recreation Department City photo picture RVRC Friday Flyers enjoying pretty day particular Jake McVey AMA 388 kneeling next trademark Lou Andrews Aeromaster Jake has Roanoke Valleys corner stone model aviation since back 30s would load up bicycle free flight gear ride off field after school joined AMA # 388 after coming home WW II has experienced free flight control line escapement galloping ghost two tone pulse width reeds proportional monoplanes gliders giant scale two cycles four cycle gasoline So whatever model aviation want discuss Jake can kick airplane tires best After retiring hardware store also southwest Virginias best hobby shop Jake has enjoyed life Riley divides time between traveling USA lovely wife Kitty surf fishing Nags Head building flying models airplanes two wings round engines Beyond experience what makes Jake special willingness help fellow modeler model club usually first arrive first volunteer last leave because Jake McVey modelers like him AMA todays largest special interest group aviation Roanoke Valley fortunate have such cornerstone salute Jake TWIN COUNTY EAGLES BIG BIRD FLY-IN photo shows flight line Big Bird Fly-In hosted Nash County R/C Flyers April 25th 1998 Lots friendly folks event CD AB Gentry did good job running show RIVER CITY RADIO CONTROL CLUB photo mall show put River City Radio Control Club located Elizabeth City NC club interested tn tncreasing membership good way mall show Thats month dont forget take kid flying Model Aviation HALL McCLUNG ROANOKE VALLEY RIC CLUB m si kI 11 LI UU labama / Florida/ Georgia / Mississippi / Puerto Rico / South Carolina / Tennessee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Aaenae Birmingham AL 35205 Phone 205322-2127 FAX 205 252-2654 E-mail jemcneill@junocom WEB-PAGE hSpI/wwwscottnet/ama Associate Vice Presidents Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Pensacola FL 32514 Wilkelmina Chlhasa 2826 Arbor Place Knaoniile TN 37917 John G Cooper 4788 Cloister Cone Memphis TN 38118 James Alvis 5426 Melmood Orion Jackson MS 39211 Michael Gregory 305 Rockmont Rd Greenville SC 28815 William T Haymood 4 Robin Circle Foley AL 36535 Karl Hensel 383 Briarwood #42 Meridian MS 39305 Louise Izzo 296 Hontridge Way Winteraprings FL 32708 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornlen N Charieston SC 29405 Chris Joiner 85 Lee Rd 238 Phenia City AL 36867 Dr Johe Martin 2180 Tigertail Ann Miami FL 33133 Tom MOrris 327 Poehla Pass Anniston AL 36206 George Perryman 3644 Lake Smyma GA 30082 Clifford Scholetield 4138 NW 33rd Place Gainesnille FL 32606 Melvin Sires 781 Eoardman Rd Aiken SC 28803 Frank Tiano 15300 Estancia Lane West Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Duzer 3604 N River Rd. Gainesnille GA 30506 Lee Wehster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Joseph Micalizzi HC 866 Boo 10397 Fajardo Puerto Rico 00738 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fields 183W Strickland Rd interlaosen FL 32148 Phone 904 654-2517 RC Contest Coordinator Kenneth Blackwett 207W Sandoreek Rd Enterprise AL 36330 Phone 334 347-4721 Display Coordinator Russell Mobely 5636 Woodnalley Rd NE Thomson GA 30824 Phone 708 597-9783 Computer Science Technology Expert Tom Rhodes 9 New York Blvd Beverly Hills FL 34465 Phone 382 827-0674 1352 795-2362 No pictures time Too words Enough words 4 pages just Council meeting No REPORT Why? Because YOU have responded poii told No longer necessary Now Hdqrs issues complete report didnt before thing coming out meeting long discussion about giving stuff away District help members clubs finality OK items create myself like Robts Rules Order books tapes like Airplanes Fly etc OK item sale Hdqrs raise revenue creates conflict FLASH. George Walker wanted tape Airp fly! mailed also free Model Aviation mag month Director Parks & Rec Dept Largo Fla asked meeting Response immediate Pres Dave Brown & Exec Director Joyce Hager said Take out annual budget $1 2/yr did have local Parks Director breathing over club field need same thing write Ill cant think better way spend annual budget Dist VP has good something.. Couple other things before leave Council meeting business! Dist V resident Gil Fireagle writes us dont appreciate good got search real inside mood Council beyond sanitized reporting Good shot Gil Giant Scale discussed Also IMAA organization Internl Miniature Airc Assn Someone mentioned haggling currently going inside IMAA Special Interest Group response IMAA good thing Special Interest Groups can run Nats events Fun-Flys good anybody because know live stuff said District Ive lot Fun-Flys featuring e larger flyers belong IMAA use IMAAs safety rules etc Therefore field wide open IMAA bring flyers clubs family can predict in-fighting will end within IMAA people will end happily Because everybody wants same thing want fly planes peace quiet Ill run out space page before get everything have tell something AMA discovered Special Interest Groups could run own business best better AMA 1974 council meeting Lake Charles La first SIG NFFS Free Flight John Worth said Lets try year SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP well look next year year later concept unqualifiedly successful didnt bother look back Class C events mentioned Class C can ANYTHING Giant Scale etc Dave Brown mentioned pure CONTESTS less less Today get-togethers fun just fly plane notion strikes ratses issue Should keep status CONTEST DIRECTOR change EVENT DIRECTOR create new EVENT DIRECTOR type parallel Contest Director What think? Let hear Now READ Its important Show Club Editor Club Pres PLEASE just skip words look pictures everybody has computer more now have District V WEB PAGE coming right out Bham have 10 megabytes need Enough flash 1 page 318 AMA Clubs Dist V same time Tell Editor can put page WEB newsletter can show name officers meet etc ALSOa page heralding upcomtng Fly-In Put map choose plan group states alphabetically WEB PAGE http/wwwscottnetkama Bob Garrett Nashville wants tell Bill Sharp 81 still greasing runway wants freq monitor Bob thats what Dorothy Fields Shes Dist freq coordr address phone above Russell Mobely Display Coordinator Address above Will mail back drop AMA Mall Show have new feature help Dist V members having trouble computer now have expert Computer Science Technology Mr Tom Rhodes #9 NY Blvd Beverly Hills Fla 34465 phone 352 527-0674 E-mail tomr@xtalwindnet Tom best Ive ever seen Hes free Troubles call him think told 2 ladies went out street Muncie md found batch Robts Rules Order discount price have stack Free catching fast Use run club meeting want Up Following urged publish meeting minutes Bob Garrett Nashville Phil Veatch Phil Greeberg So Fla John Tudor co-founder KCRC Nashville BARCS member Ken Lewis Fairhope Al John Agnew & sons Michael & Brian delete minutes John Diegelman E-mails no minutes rundown Waste space Ive modeling 60 yrs what AMA management does holds no interest Insurance & freq counts Majority modelers flyers less 5% care about contest AMA management ? Oh yes following want Roberts Rules now mailed James Nohsey Union C TN Ed Lipps Port Charlotte FL Chas Whetsel Morristown TN George Cliff Punta Gorda Time out. thanks Ms Kathy McMahon Gadsden mailing excellent newsletter.. further gossip. Don Kreis Largo FL has located local club Clearwater Pinellas Flying Club might let him Let give report calling AMA Hdqrs inquire about someones current membership identify yourself Club officer talking membership department will tell whether so-and-so current member AMA has explained lady other end phone will honor 3 names time will courteous polite would like thank Editor George Mello Club Pres Dee Miller Club Sec Keith Hunt Polk County Imperial RC Club Fla bringing membership department policy forward told CUSTOMER SERVICE number can call 1-800-4359262 membership info video HOW AIRPLANES FLY hit Clubs like 18/2 minute tape John Walsh Pres Atlanta Drone Soc wants mailed want club write call & Ill send tape explains aerodynamics real airplane good tape dont have belong club get live Dist V qualify very highest honor AMA can bestow Chartered Club AWARD OF EXCELLENCE Two clubs District qualified recognized Council 2 weeks ago Knox County Radio Control Society Knoxville Tenn Conley Flyers RC Club Georgia Pictures will follow very high honor two very deserving Clubs st 1998 161 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 5 Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Parenti 1920 Buckingliam Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Worden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indiana Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Bussell 5000W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 -3108 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Box 308 Burgle KY 40310 606 748-5834 Missouri Bob Underwood 32 Hollandbush Ct St Charles Mo 63304 Eve 314 939-3394 Ken Booher 1016 North East Barnes Dr Lees Summit MO 64086 816 524-7307 Frequency Coordinator Cal Orr RR 1 Box 1236 Higginsville MC 64037 660 584-6284 Fax 660 584-6285 Webmaster Gary Parenti 11001 Martindale Dr Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 531-9556 hop//wwwcsamiitedu/amadist6/indexhtm Executive Council met May 2nd 3rd half day Sunday devoted discussion flying sites problem securing and/or keeping flying sites real problem solutions differ greatly coast coast VP reported club district has permanent committee looks new sites time Leasing site private public landowners quite popular some areas other areas tend have public fields anyone allowed fly proper credentials Let know what clubs thoughts About 900 2500 clubs have reported location flying field hope soon can locate fields District VI several clubs have web pages have posted directions map field Calls received members moving traveling asking directions nearest field Does club have guest privileges comment should thought about clubs proactive relations neighbors landowners seem have least problems Jacksonville IL Club #1328 Jacksonville Propkickers six members show up planes annual tether plane contest Picture shows flight line Clockwise have Gene Nevins Sukhoi Brian Wards Silver Delta F-16 Bob Tendick Roger Russells Racer Charlie McCormicks P 51 John Hunters Ultimate John Althoffs Sidewinder next three pictures show order Grand Champion Gene Nevin firing up Sukhoi third place John Althoff Sidewinder John Hunter Ultimate Biplane anyone out ready challenge group Universe Championship Pictures text Gene Nevin Muncie IN Club #840 Munsee Skychiefs nothing crowds recent Mall Show handouts spectators building trainer raffle members kept busy see handout table AMA information modeling magazines taking good picture display really great way show off hobby Most everyone walked stopped quite often asked question two have Mr Mystery Greg Prater club President center Reggie Sewell hard work trainer MaIm Guy Mclntire assembling fuselage Gary Bussell AVP supplied pictures information comments show great success club-built trainer came out looking like picture box Well done guys Model Aviation / Michigan / Minnesota Wisconsin Dave Gish Vice President 5435 St Hwy 99 Wapello IA 52653 319 766-2202 goflyl @lisconet Associate Vice Presidents Joe Campopiano 3709 SW 4th St Des Moines IA 50315 Bud Gorman Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Joe llass 5394 English Drive Troy Ml 48098 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Thomas D Lazar 435 Hubbell St Marshall WI 53559-9409 Bill MilIar 712 Grand Ave Petoskey Ml 49770 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail Norlh Lindstrom 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 Cant believe another month has gone Time flies youre having fun Just returned May EC meeting subjects discussed Flying Sitesobtaining retaining considerable amount time spent subject final results will published later However want ask DistVIJ Clubs please get touch having problems whatsoever subject dont wait until last minute field has lost because action taken soon enough lot help available Speaking help send E-mail would please include phone number Most time want discuss subject Ive found its too difficult via E-mail help please Below two photos RC plane came out kit form back 1956-57 58 utilized compound escapement allowed L R rudder kick up elevator anyone knows name plane manufacturer please let know New Years Day troupe Central Iowa Aeromodlers set out commemorative flight old field east Ames new field north Cambridge Statistics aircraftclub trainer powerOS 40 pilotMark Taylor spottersDwight Bouvette Mark John Schoeneman windSW 15-20 mph ground speedapprox 40 mph duration flight22 mm resultstotal success Photo Denny Goodrich photo group Washburn High School aircraft design students built flew Gentle Lady Sophisticated Lady sailplanes believe school located Bloomington Minnesota thanks members Minnesota Radio Control Soaring Society helped endeavor Photo William Igoe Talk about foam wings above pictured aircraft all-foam version SR-71 Blackbird Twin OS 20s supply power Model built member Sodhusters ClubMerlin Mo Gorowsky Mo reports top speed 70-90 mph Photo Bill Friedlander RC pilots please pay attention Want try something new Build yourself rubber-powered model fly evening early morning RC birds rest think will find very rewarding Cole Palen Old Rheinbeck fame big advocate building flying rubber-powered models picture what can considered very good transmitter impound frequency control area Notice frequency scannera must event involved typical club weekend flying session out district credit must given RC Air Command sponsors Benefit Airshow Labor Day weekend Muscular Dystrophy Association Keep photos stories coming Bye * August1998 163 Arkansas / Louisiana / New Mexico / Oklahoma Texas Sandy Frank Vice President 105 N Brazos St Weathertord TX 76086-3207 Phone/Fax 817599-7131 E-mail sfrank69@ airmailnet http//wwwama-dist-80r9 George Aldrich 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 210 656-2021 Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 817 662-5587 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 126- SE 35 Oklahoma City OK 73129 405 634-5331 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 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 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 817 467-9211 Use Internet required AMA membersbut District VIII web address http/wwwama-dist-8org will give access regional modeling information months ahead other sources modeling info Towards enhanced communication within AMA District VIII please have chartered club designate Internet liaison contact person listed above web site Recently short notice cancellation event due military rescheduling facilityclubs Internet liaison instantaneously notified Several reminders new District VIII services Voluntary date registering nonflying non-sanctioned events eliminate unintentional overlapping being handled contest coordinator Mr Lee though event may competition nor flying nor sanctioned please register Bill voluntarily avoid conflicts receive free advertising event district web site billlee@cleafcom 2200 Rte2 Chandler TX 75758 2 Free video lending program chartered clubs registry guest speakerscontact Mr Locke 903 792 -3343 jdlocke@gtenet catalog free rental information listed wwwama-dist-8org 3 Free reprints redundant on-board power system send self-addressed stamped legal size envelope Dr Sandy Frank above address Editorial mature audiencesduring travels throughout district some have told no way required join association academy participate model flying Southerners somewhat rebellious within District VIII Obviously correctsome just go somewhere alone fly models perfectly content vast majority modelers otherwise go out flying site am may fly 2 3 times just go back home others out field may still just fly 2 3 times usually stay socialize extended time flying reason gathers us together AIVIA glue bonds modelers together! know definition Academy Funk Wagnallsa learned society advancement arts sciences AIvIA far magazine competition rules scheduling organizer separate services renders AIVIA glue bonds modelers together! Personally have member almost 40 years know life hobby would have different never have AMA am sure life has enriched association belonging ACADEMY hope thrives continues advance arts sciences aeromodeling AMA glue bonds modelers together! brings us together through sanctioning advertising gatherings events locally regionally academy gathers us together Listing within competition non-flying section publication cheapest best sources advertising event finding other events attend YOU membership own showcase Museum flying facility located Indiana plan schedule events magnitude could held such academy Someday plan visit showcase facility attend gatherings Homecoming/Grand Event Nats Gathering Eagles II other happening could produced likes ACADEMY AMA glue bonds modelers together! seek assistance input Please let know what right let know what needs improved within AMA Let know what additional services would like see AMA provide Please insure receive copy clubs newsletter AMA glue bonds modelers together! Note some philosophy above editorial gleaned association late Johnny Clemensa personal friend modelers president AMA previous District VIII Council member Flying Fun Fellowship Sandy Frank Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents Hobbypark Dallas TX April 1998Richard Stubblefield Houston winner $1000 FAI GIL Combat meet Entrants attended throughout United States Attendees Bossier City LA swap meet auction L R Al Milligan Keith Steele Floyd Harp Johnny Voight Daniel Young day long indoor activity fun event pit crew Tom Fluker Sr & Jr launched Joe Mckinse Dallas Hobbypark Seen ToledoApril 1998the IMAA display booth two very active District VIII modelers Mr Rip Holderidge Dallas left Mr Charlie Stevens Houston AMAAVP current Board Directors member IMAA nationally Colorado North Dakota / South Dakota / Wyoming Russ Miller Vice President P0 Box 128 Solan ND 88570 Days 701 445-3332 Evanings 701 220-3180 Fax 701 445-3323 F IIrmiller338@aolcom Associate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Troy Lapp 1609 Main St Will jaton ND 58801 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Mike Weidner 6535 Foxdale Circle Colorado Springs CO 8091 9-1788 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Monthly notes district VP some articles caught attention reviewed monthly newsletters Needless say columnsjust did make column month have anything interest club forward material address publication few pictures article needed appreciated following articles great ideas interesting ideas may work club flying field Wichita Radio Control Club WRCC News monthly has thank-you letter complimenting participation relationship Kansas Aviation Museum museum thanks support encourages club offer suggestions ideas preservation aviation heritage Topeka Control Line Association Top Class News magazine has directions map flying field great idea few clubs follow helps fliers visitors find use flying field Denver RC Eagles Eagles Edition describes adopt-a-highway cleanup program 2 mile stretch Parker Road may take some extra work clubs part great community state relations great way create lasting impression public Rapid City Propbusters Radio Control Club Prophuster has neat idea get some interesting things monthly sheet have special page dedicated previous year past clubs history very interesting reading thoughts things 1960 intriguing Neat idea Casper Airmodlers Flightline post following Dan Rea 2nd vice president has after much work completed projected started get some new books model aviation Natrona County Library club supplied cash donation library matched tt order books discount now have books way club will listed donor books Hats off club another neat idea District IX clubs could get partnership going local libraries Denver JEFCO Modelers Jefco Flyer have club officers Park Liaison important keep relationship tact park service types avenues help promote keep flying sites Hats off Club keeping park servtce mind informed Colorado Springs Pikes Peak RC Club newsletter mentions Boy Scout Night club sponsors special night scouts come visit meeting also chance see airplanes learn about club activities Great exposure newcomers hobby model airplanes Edgewater Colorado Model Museum Flying Club/SAM Chapter#1/FAC Squadron 55 has interesting article concerning plans Jim Adams states letter really enjoyed plans newsletter have looked years set plans Cessna 120 140 no avail would also like have good set plans Consolidated PBY am wishing would like set construction drawings Lockheed C141 Loadstar Anyone having information forward Kirk Kirkham 2909 Eaton Street Edgewater Co 80214 Phone 303-2375093 Johnson County Kansas RC Barnstormers newsletter Fly Paper have great idea Safety Tips Pilots 11 will have completed successful radio equipment ground check before first flight new repaired model 21 will fly model aircraft presence spectators until become qualified flier unless assisted experienced helper 31 will preform initial turn after takeoff away pit spectators areas will thereafter fly over pit spectator areas unless beyond control 4 established will abide safety rules flying site use will willfully deliberately fly models careless dangerous manner 4Legacy/Worth Continued page 152 honoring selected individuals Pioneers Banquet Ball State University Muncie event will need buy banquet ticket advance mail payment AMA again no invitation required everyone welcome within limits banquet hall capacity because first-come firstserved event no assurance banquet tickets will available very close event date sure being able take part historical event need commit relatively earlyprobably month two advance need ask AMA send Pioneers information package will have details procedures help part special weekend Whos coming Well already have some famous international personalities guest list Henry J Nicholls England will celebrate birthday Museum 11th Ron Moulton also England Gordon Burford Australia have also confirmations existing Hall Fame members such past AMA Presidents John Patton Maynard Hill Dolly Wischer Hurst Bowers think Ben Shereshaw will possibly Bill Winter health permitting Most newly elected 1998 Hall Famers will officially receive HOF plaques plus may several dozen specially recognized Pioneersthose have nominated Hall Fame yet elected will grand reunionmuch like 1996 Celebration Eagles perhaps bigger st1998 165 • I] [e TU 1 t Arizona / California Hawaii / Guam / Nevada Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone 602 708-0222 E-mail richh@primenetcom htlpi/wwwama-1 acorn/ama Glenn Caner Walnut Creek California 510 933-2086 Michael Harrington Kaneohe Hawaii 808 239-6682 Gary Hover Visalia California 209747-0287 Kal Jensen Reno Nevada 702 329-6430 John Krohn Whittier California 310 692-4177 Bob Reynolds Tucson Arizona 520 296-8183 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner Sacramento California 916 362-1962 See laat montha column additional AVPa coordinatorsl Doing what loved Harris Lee R seen posing Event Committee 1996 US Scale Masters held Mesa Arizona Harris will remembered life lived distinguished naval aviator national hero loving father dedicated modeler District X AMA aeromodeling have lost very dear friend avid supporter model aviation April 30 1998 Harris Alexander Lee lost struggle cancer slipped surly bonds earth now dancing laughter-silvered wings Harris born Perley Minnesota June 14 1922 moved Burbank California 1942 worked Lockheed attended USC late 1942 joined Navy flew Hellcats South Pacific Harris returned war hero earning Distinguished Flying Cross numerous Air Medals 1946 through 1956 Harris worked Hollywood special effects / movie set industry worked original Titanic vessel Desert Fox other well known productions Harris gained love scale model building 1956 Harris joined brother Don residential construction business contractor Orange County until retirement 1988 Harris undoubtedly best known fellow modelers founder US Scale Masters Harris founded Scale Masters organization 1980 past eighteen years US Scale Masters its regional qualifiers have gained worldwide acclaim Over years event has grown become prestigious scale modeling events country success event due no small part Harris personal dedication commitment Harris truly believed model aviation building scale models sharing love sport/hobby should first foremost Fun concept has always part Scale Masters Harris spirit lives know will always heart scale model builder Harris survived two sons Kirk Scott grandchildren many friends life life countless modelers have blessed much fuller having known Harris Alexander Lee will sorely missed Harris last request dream live lieu sending flowers asked contributions made Harris name US Scale Masters Assn Inc 21952 Airport Rd Aurora OR 97002 Till next time. Keepem safe Keepem flyn District X hosts fifth annual National Retail Hobby Store Assn Annual Convention April 27-30 fabulous Las Vegas NV NRHSA members gather year share business ideas experiences marketing information help ensure success hobby industry goal stated NRHSA President Walt Throne bring retailers over country together order foster exchange information common us Information will assist retailers finding ways increase sales least amount expense effort 140 retail stores represented years convention far successful ever work no play makes very dull convention NRHSA annual meeting Pictured above President Walt Throne presides over Wednesday night Hawaiian Luau association members Al Fuchfen L Joe Stanton go out enjoy evening 166 Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents Jim Martin Pukalani HI wife spent third Christmas Panama City Panama visiting daughter meeting Central American modelers Pictured Adalbert Alguero wife Lourdes Panama City model Quickie Chepo Panama Jim District X would like pass thanks Adalbert warm welcome Kokua help taking Jim around meet Panamanian flyers Pictured Asociacion Pananmena De Aermodelismo flying site Cocoli Panama Jim Martin family opportunity tour several flying sites around Panama City area given very warm welcome Panamanian modelers Jim found modelers around world speak common language share same common bond love model aviation El] ki 1 [s Diu 211 is] bE Alaska / Idaho / Montana / Oregon Washington McCollough Dresident P0 Box 13090 Porland 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 59101 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Reeves Lippincolt 4400 Gray Wolt Dr Wasilla AK 99654 Mike Hazel 1073 Windemere Dr NW Salem OR g73Q4 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Boa 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Snaer 781 Lillonet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 146th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Northwest AMA Show Team left Bruce Graham Tom Schwartz Team Manager Sam Franklin Gwynn Meyers Charlie Wilcox Don Loewen Mark Erickson Jim Grey Markas Mann Betty Grey Noel Keefer Ronda Bryant Frank Bryant Art Ward Spencer Manlove Newsletter Editor sent announcement Missoula Big Sky Thunderbirds R/C Clubs Float Plane Fly-in July 25-26 1998 Frenchtown Pond near Missoula Frenchtown Pond State Park has nice artificial lake usually calm great place fly floats Bring family friends come join us day fun Flying will start about 900 am continue until 400 pm Hamburgers potluck will available starting noon Saturday coming out town will feed voluntary donations cover expenses will accepted Picnic tables shelter available will no charge flyNo prizes no competition just fun Following flying evening pot luck will held Thunderbird Field Bring own meat barbeque grocery store nearby Dry camping will permitted T-bird field Friday Saturday nights event going pond T-Bird Field will open both days Rules flyers will register show AMA membership card Also planes must have successfully flown before event flight tests can made 700 am 900 am Frenchtown Pond State Park next visible Interstate 90 Take exit 89 go about mile half west frontage road park gate Important Note Dogs allowed premises park cars Call Clarence Almen 406 543-7024 Spencer Manlove 549-8357 additional information Graham Hicks sent sad note Grande Ronde Bush Pilots lost first president Loren Blanchard age 87 two weeks ago Loren incredible modeler though did fly much built shop equipment discarded washing machine motors scrap metal once built neat little smoke fluid pump out 38 shell casing l5v motor old shaver made red banner towed Nampa meet two years ago took third Sportsman Well miss him Charlie Willcox provided couple photos following words about Northwest AMA Show Team enjoyment flying Show Team let public know about hobby its diversity have pilots fly pattern planes like Goldberg 300 have flying car PorscheTM Broom Hilda Flying Witch working flying dog house oddities fun make fly have scale airplanes flown crowds seem enjoy much anything fly have plane compartment carries either candy parachutist Kids love Candy Bomber also has lights fly night Show Team Float Festival go Strawberry Festival Vashon Island public turns out see us used some planes cars witch along local clubs airplanes parade Festival have lot fun flying shows people letting public get hands Buddy Box Heres photos Evergreen 97 Nelson Scotts photo Bill Currys Gary Parkers Stropp Albatroses regard Albatros seems Gary Parker Joe Topper have purchased Proctor line plan retssue DVa Jenny Along recent Sopwith 11/2 Strutter release will adding some Golden Age aircraft line Bob Benjamin gets ready fly Electric powered Stinson Ed Lamb announced First Annual Eagle Squadron NW Free Flight Scale Champs Sept 5-7 Harts Lake Prairie meet will include Jimmie Allen Event FAC Thompson/Greve Combined FAC Poers Scale Gas-Electric-CO2 combined FAC Peanut Scale FAC Rubber Scale FAC Jumbo Scale information Contact CD Ed Lamb 15911 SE 42nd P1 Bellevue WA 98006-18 15 425 747-7806 edsplace @worldnetattnet st 1998 167
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A Academy Model Aeronautics ANws 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Executive Council Meeting Highlights 135 SW As HistoryPast Present Future John Worth Motions made May 2-3 1998 Executive Council meeting motions belo unofficial minutes Minutes gil official u approved th Council MOTION moved W De Cou II seconded R Miller IX have Doug Holland Dave Brown contact Anita Northrop immediately express strong interest pending Dougs validation financial information provided AMA MOTION passed 12 yes II IV V VI VII VIII IX X XI EVP NAA 1 no III MOTION II moved D Holland EVP seconded J MeNeill V postpone consideration funding Mile Square until June 1998 Executive Council meeting MOTION passed 9 yes IV V VI VII VIII IX XI EVP NAA 4 no II III X Note this item placed agenda June 15 1998 meeting MOTION III moved J MeNeill V seconded R Hanson X authorize President Executive Vice President purchase IMS Show up slOOK intent running conjunction Western States Modelers Association MOTION passed 9 yes II IV V VI VII VIII X EVP attendance III IX XI NAA History involves both events people Sometimes its matter what happened other times its matter involved often its combination factors example sometimes history made someone several people doing something very special such Maxwell Bassett won 1932 National Model Airplane Championships gasoline-powered engine competition event previously dominated rubber-powered models happening shared Bill Brown designer maker engine changed history model aviation forever because never again would gas engine-powered models compete directly national competition against rubber power Another significant history-making aeromodeling achievement winning first Nationals Radio Control event Good brothers 1936 time Radio Control highly specialized activity engaged very few experimenters using homemade equipment model designs Since time Radio Control model flying has evolved huge aeromodeling activity involving hundreds thousands dollars maybe millions using mostly commercial ready-to-use equipment flown mostly models produced kit Almost Ready-To-Fly form Along way other examples individuals have achieved national attention recognition being elected Model Aviation Hall Fame through performance achievements publicity over yearseven yet achieving Hall Fame statushave also gained recognition largely via publication activities model press way another have come learn about contributions history aeromodelingwhat happened way back recently way now process have gotten indications what can expect least part future have seen instance turbine enginesin just past 10 yearshave come reliable now source model propulsion Based history can expect such engines will become numerous cheaper smaller Less certain present although clarification should forthcoming soon personalities will become famous history developing aspect model aviation suggests interesting thought As technological progress proceeds part segment history making may may directly involved its happening lifetime therefore observers historical development turn means us will able look back some years now remember developed involved Very likely names too familiar us now will much better known before long will probably learn some will nominated selection election some future year Hall Fame looking ahead therefore what may happen future can gain perspective what happening year recognize model aviation pioneers new crop Hall Famers September Celebration Eagles II event Muncie Indiana Think about can part history making being event person can actually meet talk perhaps share dinner some already famous deeds events past Focus two key dates Friday September 11th Saturday September 12th 1998 evening 11th will having Pioneers Party AMA Museum Everyone invited no chargeno invitation necessary next evening 12th will continued page 165 152 Model Aviation HQ See Page 192 resident neighboring field has made noise complaint against club will respond have adequately prepared chances keeping field very good begin scrambling prepare response field may become another statistic disturbing trend message must come across well aware local community standards regarding nuisance due noise have taken appropriate steps ensure can comply standards have controls monitoring place demonstrate compliance complaint has no merit However going take much just saying words Whoever decides whether will allowed continue flying has guided conclusion complaint has no merit based what have prove AIVIA Sound Committee supports acquiring means have right answers should right fly come question Sound Committee Mission Statement Prevent loss offlying fields arising adverse community reaction sounds model aircraft emit Simple goai statement isnt So Put man moon much done orderly systematic successful approach accomplishing mission depends efforts Individuals clubs need control sound emissions maintain harmony neighbors AMA hobby suppliers have stake responsibility some work Sound Committee will defining arguing revising tasks deciding should allocated Sometimes will obvious should doing what sometimes can say up hobby suppliers provide quieter power plants realistic Consumers must demonstrate ready market quieter power plants smart providers will make available will such issues approach evolves Actually problem responses have evolving losing flying fields faster new ones being established acceptable working together can change What prevailing sound emission standards locale know congratulations Most dont know what point sound crosses line innocuous nuisance public official landowner sitting judgment over noise complaint against club probably doesnt know either may need inform him leads first tasks learning community standards have comply should task must done local level standards uniform across boundaries political subdivisions National international standards provide recommendations always used used have usually tailored some degree committee can provide some guidance finding standards possibly fill some details wouldnt feasible AMA Its usually club effort could cooperative effort among clubs same area Public ordinances building codes usual sources regarding noise nuisance standards community municipalities codes available on-line accessible via Web other cases phone calls and/or trips library city/county administration centers may required San Diego County call number Noise Control listed county government section telephone directory got quick response including copy pertinent sections county codes ordinances applicable code well-drafted traceable standards recommended American National Standards Institute ANSI Sound level limits specified one-hour average dBA levels limits range 40-65 dBA hour average depend such factors timeof-day zoning area limit levels apply property line bit different building codes specify levels allowable location noise-sensitive site residence school hospital etc building code seems thoughtful regard ordinance does differentiate whether adjoining property noise-sensitive vacant example should serve model what look permissible level should quantified preferably average over specified period time universally recognized units eg one-hour equivalent dBA level Leq permissible level usually specified receptors location source level may defined property line sensitive location some standard distance source ordinance such little room legal wrangling evidence presented properly will either compliant will Designing club rules compliance community standards straightforward case will cover details upcoming column communities codes regarding sound nuisance written vague terms loud annoying sounds prohibited Whether compliance difficult demonstrate contest up whim official stands judgment situation community must provide quantitative definition local community standards sell public official interpretation may seem formidable task involves legwork legal technical skill Persons public office legal arenas tend swayed precedent authority logic science following course action suggested 1 sound ordinances locale too vague useful try moving up step two public hierarchy Look applicable provisions county state codes possibly ordinances neighboring communities 2 Obtain copy ANSI Standard S1240-]990 Sound Level Descriptors Determination Compatible Land Use extract fill blanks local codes document contains guidelines enforceable law widely recognized authoritative 3 sound survey site suiTounding noise-sensitive locations determine ambient sound level sound generated model flying activity does contribute significantly raising ambient level will have good argument compliance local standards recording sound meter required expensive instruments can rented will needed few days clear understanding communitys sound emission standards fundamental other steps will take control Someone clubofficers committee established address issueneeds develop understanding prepared sell club members outsiders Sensible standards apply particular flying site will derived community standards will constraints Continued page 155 August1998 153 999- 9 Mike Stokes AMA Education Coordinator 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 months column will focus some very positive happenings around country will hopefully plant ideas others pick up will start congratulating Roanoke Valley Radio Control RVRC Club being latest recipient AMA Youth Education Stipend YES Grant RVRC under guidance club president Marshall McClung has teamed up Roanoke Valley Governors School Mr Bill Saunders establishing Aerodynamics Elective syllabus look forward receiving Marshalls reports passing membership through column received nice informative letter Don Ross AMA 6834 response request information aiding acquiring indoor flying sites Don informed Mr Alan Abriss produced video entitled Silent Magic might prove very helpful looking locate acquire indoor site contacted Mr Abriss have received copy video reviewed dealing directly acquisition indoor sites gives viewer realistic presentation what takes place indoor models fascinating captivating Silent Magic would make excellent visual aid formal request indoor site price 18-minute video $17 plus $3 shipping handling Mr Abriss may reached Homegrown Television Productions 94-20 66 Ave Forest Hills NY 11374 Top Gun 98 officially record books second year row AMA sponsored make-and-take Delta Dart program youngsters 10-14 years old As photos show however some latitude given Also second year row program carried out under guidance Pete Ferris Palm Beach Sky Hawks AMA Charter Club 1141 Sky Hawks provided instructors Frank Tiano Enterprises provided adhesives Palm Beach Polo provided facility Construction trimming models took place mornings mass launch Friday Saturday Sunday lead-off act half-time show day Recognition given participants Certificate Achievement AMA Medals awarded placing 1st 2nd 3rd up last down mass launch day would appear accompanying photos event success sincerest thanks Norm Rosenstock Palm Beach Sky Hawks being point man project planning attending Top Gun 99 Frank Tiano has invited AMA Delta Dart program back column starting take life its own based input have receiving members over country What nice about being coordinator have figure out use material effectively benefit concerned main goal writing column monthly seem get closer together time plant seeds minds readers am learning really good programs established around country no need reinvent wheel An example what am referring follows three very viable programs first example courtesy Harold Reuter Lake Orion Michigan Lake Orion Waldon Scripps Middle Schools feature unique program known Dragon Days other Wednesday classes dismissed 1220 pm teachers able participate Professional Development sessions tends leave some students unsupervised upon arriving home Dragon Days has offered chance students enjoy supervised activities afternoon until regular dismissal time Harold has instrumental presenting woodworking projects model building has donated time skills showing students build airplanes race cars bird houses As cost per student runs depending project Harold looks discounts offers advice supplies can found around town About 45 students usually participate Dragon Days Harold reports kids find self-esteem through sense accomplishment Michigan head out Rio Rancho New Mexico Jim Simpsons Radio Control Sailplane program involved 9-14 year old students Jim designed Sunrider Sailplane developed soaring school program order introduce plant seeds enjoyment model aviation todays youth Jim has interesting outlook todays youth quote Money deterrent interest person involved will find way get money equipment whatever Modern youth commonly wear $100 shoes own access computers Big fast loud very expensive planes drove RC back out country lack exposure primary factor lack junior participation half-dozen 10-year-old kids two-channel RC airplanes will cause old guys pick up pack up sometimes leave field Jims solution Sunrider six-footspan two-channel sailplane enlists instructors teach building flying utilizes flying sites close home such schools parks permission seeks parental support enlists parents program establishes peer groups because flying buddy next flying field importance Jim has found difficult ingredient competent willing instructors reason students taught instructors results have excellent Jims parting comment valuable lesson us take heed underestimate modern youth Theyre way smarter old people know last example productive program comes us Clement Germanier Glenbrook South High School Glenview Illinois Clement has secondary school teacher 34 years has also taught summer school class building flying Radio Control aircraft past 12 summers summer classes range 12 19 students summer class lasts three weeks meets daily 4Y2 hours Students learn build fly own airplanes very enthusiastic about program Financing comes parents supportive local hobby shops Skylarks RIC Club AMA Charter Club #272 has instrumental success program As Clement says Clubs have involved types programs succeed Students receive ied arts credit towards graduation requirements Additionally Clement meets students once week flying field remainder summer has students 154 Model Aviation club stay active until finish high school has other ideas contributors have quoted concerning future model aviation roles have play future will close months column couple photos Clement Germanier s classes SoundlMaclaughlin Continued page 153 operation sound mitigation steps will apply aircraft flown site caveat regarding current ISO ANSI recommendations municipal codes ordinances traceable An objective measure equivalent loudness specified whereas noise annoyance subjective cannot measured physical quantity descriptors sound factor its potential annoy someone including tonal content repetition rate familiarity listener listeners attitude toward activity emitting countless intangible features Ideally could measure degree annoyance scale accounts variables devise standards preclude exceeding some tolerability limit However have means may find sound four-stroke engine pleasing twostroke though perceived loudness may equal its sensible account difference standards noise mitigation quantify difference some factor rules favor fourstroke engines can rationally defended other perceptions might crop up discussions sound standards flying site easy effort establish workable guidelines become mired philosophizing about abstract nature annoyance caused sound suggest adopting applicable limits specified codes upper bound permissible sound level seems sensible must comply law minimum provide margin comfort law establishes threshold based measure correlates very well noise annoyance satisfactory people time have consider much additional margin need conforming desires of people. doesnt feel comfortable margin could form lumped n dBA below threshold specified law factors considering engine type operating speed etc column will identify what sound parameters other loudness have shown surveys contribute annoyance level broad populations will begin limits set recognized authority Adjustments provide comfort margin can discussed separately added once agreed upon will also discuss establishment site rules sound compliance specific power plant-related sound mitigation measures Reflect effort others put obtaining field molding suit purposes Isnt worth developing plan protect loss Failure plan planning fail st1998 155 Til next month MUSEUM CURATOR Immediate opening Museum Curator Job responsibilities include Collections management supervision exhibit research development public relations communications fund-raising grant writing staffing Museum including weekends Position forty 40 hours per week including weekend work Qualifications include 1 BA history Museum Studies related field equivalent work experience 2 Technical knowledge model building flying 3 Good rapport model industry 4 Excellent writing skills computer literacy 5 A minimum two years museum experience Please provide current resum letter interest Mary Hum Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 E Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 close business July 15 1q98 E-mail address mhurn@modelaircraftorg USAUSA • z~rj wiuui r Doug Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 787-7454 upcoming months will have various statements schedules taken audit report will provide opportunity see numbers better understand financial operations AMA particularly care about numbers will continue include humorous item enjoyment Two men beach Florida appeared regularly never talked just sat side side Finally day said used lumber business business went bad fire Thats ended up down second man didnt say anything minute two turned said used textile business flood Thats ended up down first man looked hack him asked start flood Below presented Statements Cash Flows 1997 1996 show money originated spent Details operations included statements will see future months THE ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS INC STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31 1997 AND 1996 OPERATING ACTIVITIES Increase net assets Adjustments reconcile increase net assets net cash provided operating activities Depreciation amortization Gain loss sales assets changes operating assets liabilities Receivables Inventory cost Prepaid expenses taxes Accounts payable accrued expenses Competition funds escrow Deferred membership revenue Deposits Net Cash Provided Operating Activities INVESTING ACTIVITIES Purchases property equipment Proceeds sales assets Deposits investment accounts 19971996 $ 911883 $ 236620 384228 5133 1290978 19506 10588 41567 54582 2024 227125 365191 70038 671849 19632 39676 96510 147577 1985 194462 100001 4iiQ12 221191 8300 3990031 504693 624345 1522001 Net Cash Used Investing Activities FINANCING ACTIVITIES Principal payments mortgage payable Principal payments capital lease obligations Collections mortgage note receivable Net Cash Used Financing Activities 61189432548 48627 23572 2011 45458 34551 160 7018879849 NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS Beginning year End year SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION Interest paid Income taxes paid SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES Equipment financed through capital lease obligations Mortgage note received connection sale real estate 728930635524 4408 $ 3308262$ 2579332 $ 83173$ 105215 20152600 74302-250000 Well hope wasnt too boring you have questions will happy discuss Until later Model Aviation ecticut / Maine Massachusetts / New Hampshire / Rhode Island / Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1828 781 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 AlIen Road Billerica MA 01821 -5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 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 E Greenmich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001 -2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1866 1997 NEPRO AWARDS BANQUET following information pictures furnished Bob Wallace AVP Ct 1997 Northeast Pylon Racing Association NEPRO awards banquet held Saturday November 22nd Bradley Ramada Inn Windsor Locks Connecticut Signifying conclusion another highly successful RC Pylon Racing season well attended annual gathering NEPRO members guests featured excellent can eat buffet professionally prepared slide show past racing seasons highlights cornucopia door prizes presentation awards musically accompanied slide show prepared Lloyd Burnham encompassed over 800 color slides arranged compressed 48 minute twin projector program racing season highlights comical incidents slide show requires dedicated photographic efforts several people during racing season hours editing composing has become banquet highlight An unexpected slide presentation prepared Mike Kristina Luzzi shown after main slide show comical theme Mike Kristina s show Lego man parody NEPROS Lloyd Burnham Ralph Rinaldi neither will ever play center NBA see slide show appreciate shame both slide shows shot presentation certainly worthy being reshown Thanks efforts Louis Barbara Schwab years banquet featured well over several thousand dollars worth door prizes including radio systems Airtronics Futaba Hitec donated radios basic entry level systems either Airtronics radio computerized type list door prize sponsors included Airtronics RIC Report Ernst Master Airserew Lee Mfg Flight Line hobbies Inc Zona Rocket City Boca Bearings HitecIRCD Lone Star Balsa Futaba Great Planes CB/Tatone LCS Performance Hobbypoxy Indy R/C K&B Mfg Du-Bro Sullivan Products Coverite Norvel Bob Smith Ind Powermaster Fuels Robart NEPRO considered finest regional Pylon Racing organization United States Races held late April through late September Connecticut Massachusetts New York area competitions include entry level NEPRO Quickie 500 racing well higher performance AMA Quickie 500 Quarter 40 Pylon Racing events NEPRO possesses finest upto-date safety communications race result equipment country fact NEPROs safety equipment such equipment presently use conforms present AIVIA guidelines regulations NEPROs racing equipment available free charge delivered race site club northeast area interested hosting Pylon Race flying field RC Pylon Racing northeast area best country NEPRO always welcomes newcomers interest Pylon Racing beginners experienced flyers alike additional information about NEPRO obtain free new member informational pack contact Lloyd Burnham 860 6449072 See races Model Aviation August1998 157 1997 Quickie 500 Fast Heat Time Winners l-r Ralph Rinaldi expert class Vance Sutton standard class 1997 Standard Class Champion Mike Luzzi daughter Kristina also caller Kristina awarded Caller Year trophy determined membership vote caller like Kristina could Mike lose 1997 Expert Class NEPRO Quickie 500 Winners I-r 3rd Lloyd Burnham 2nd Tom Rebenklau 5th Bob Wallace 1st Louis Schwab Missing photo 4th place finisher Bill Jensen 1997 Standard Class NEPRO Quickie 500 Winners l-r 1st Mike Luzzi 2nd Frank Hell 4th Russ Levy 5th Bob Settembro Missing photo 3rd place finisher Don Morgan 1997 Expert Class Champion Lewis Schwab wife Barbara Barbara winner NEPROs 1997 Most Appreciated Non-Member trophy dedicated efforts obtaining abundance sponsor donated door prizes • I111 LIUEE 1 1 — *New Jersey/ New York/ Europe Cou resident 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1308 zDey908 221-6899 Eve908 221-1666 Fax908 221-9297 decou @ idtnet Associate Vice Presidents Dave Babcock 445 Stoctrton Street Hghtstoocr NJ 08520-4501 Roy Brown USAE AFCENT CMR 460 Box 585 APO AC 09703 Vinceuliano teyhaweck Pd Rocky Pt NwvYerk NY 11778 Ray Joschkos 59 Liorrrgstorr Street St Jawes NY 11780 James M Lewis PO 81 Ogdenborg NY 13869-0081 Bob McKay 109W Edroard St. Iselan NJ 08830 Dave Mathewson Box 813 Cawillas NY 13031 Tom Murray 31 Voorhees Once Basking Ridge NJ 07920 Marlene Nikodem 407 Wllos Street Lockport NY 14094 Bill Poythress 2 Hewlock CooS Saugentres NY 12477 Adam Sattier 41 Perry Averrue Latham NY 12110-2433 Terry Terrenoire tOt Sroithtield Dr Endiceo NY 13780-4329 Frequency Coordinator Len Sauter 53 ArpoS Dr Oseego County Atyert FolIos NY 13088 315 598-8093 AVP Bob McKay great time March 24th attended 25th annual Roxhury Area Model Airplane Club building contest RAMAC has Gold Leader Club number years really knows put show Twenty-nine modelers brought 42 planes judged 6 others being shown display local school cafeteria hadnt seen such collection model aircraft years room full aircraft formidable task judges Pat Goldman Jean Schimmer handled registration chores judging event 9 certificates 28 trophies awarded coordinated effort part Bob Boswell Hans Huchradel John Goldman Doug Twaits Hal Eaton Mike Ramsey Al Young Wes Deetz Frank Costello Devin Osborne Carls Hobby Center John Goldman Dataspace Systems Inc Bill Schimmer donated trophies event end evening over 23 contestants walked away certificates trophies Gus Perez Wayne Modelers taking top honors 1st Scale trophy best non-MonoKote covering well trophies Best Show Modelers Choice Some skilled craftsmen attended RAMAC contest Thanks AVP McKay pictures Bill Schimmer write-up late April pleasure attend second annual Rockland County RC club Library show New City NY library venue event club decorates walls ceiling numerous display tables forms model aviation paraphernalia has three-position flight simulator set-up conducts AMA Cub building classes kids Outside weather permitting ample space some attention-grabbing helicopter demonstrations event well publicized library local press hit libraty patrons stopped look displays talk RCRC modelers present left impression library show such provides us excellent opportunity get hands-on community involvement sport flight simulator Cub building areas proved particularly attractive visitors Kudos CD Al Betancourt another job well done way Al has effective way assure maximum participation clubs members always some interesting items raffled end day paslicipate dont know what items might unless show up Two nice kits time Danny Landis F-4U Corsair RCRC library show Kate Powers Brendan Lauria Grace Powers Mark Powers show off completed AMA Cubs April 29th found Maryland Eastern States Free Flight Championships sizable contingent District II contestants Tom Higgs Higgs Brothers Farms provides space event personally sees plenty great food contestants As drove up site passed huge barbecue pit covered chicken fight way past aroma chef None other gracious host Tom has RC pilot about 6 years quick provide some ample acreage free flight folks ever gets out farming hell next Colonel Sanders Tom Higgs tending flock two-day event know District II entrants acquitted themselves well dont have final results Perhaps next month Pallet tweaks FlJ ship prior flight Master Matt Barr age 7 participating first-ever HLG contest 158 Model Aviation -tiIIsUIIE 1 1 ie] SE Ohio / Pennsylvania / West Virginia Bob Brown Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 Anseciate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Osurt Columbus OH 43229-2556 914 891-1943 Danid H Ellis 5261 DeWiS Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 304 776-1459 Nelsen Geuld 1944 Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103-9519 610 797-6597 Jehe Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 412 925-3266 Deneld Klnpp 637 Hamilton Coart Traype PA 19426-2356 610 409-0129 Frank Nell 9042 Normall Drive Dayton OH 45449 937 435-9332 Machew Tarnwski RR#3 Eno 294 Dogwood Drivo Drums PA 19222 717 622-0435 Jeseph S Vislay 1381 Cranuronk Drive PO 9oa 951 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Frequency Ceerdinater Jehe Cettle 1512 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fog PA t9754 Phone 717 297-9970 CLUB PROGRAM What cold winter night Duje Matenkosky coming club meeting night plan have some fun Duie Murrysville Pennsylvania traveled quite number clubs Pittsburgh area last winter Vintage Radio Control Show Included presentation escapement pulse equipment new used state too long ago accompany tales RC adventures brought some beautiful silk covered vintage aircraft well Duie tine master silk dope finish top off flies beauties vintage equipment everyday flying Thanks sharing wisdom Duie Duie Matenkosky entenains Pittsburgh Arcs Photo Dean Shaffer THE PITTSBURGH TAILSPIN SQUADRON Pittsburgh Tailspin Squadron FAC having Indoor handlaunch glider event Leechburg Pennsylvania AVP John Hathaway dropped visit Rich Blackham describes himself Benevolent Dictator gathered few members together last indoor event winter building background Catholic Activity Centerseveral National Indoor Records have set site Pittsburgh area modelers interested Free Flight may contact Rich Blackham 4991 Road Murrysville Pennsylvania 15668-96 15 Pittsburgh Tailspin Squadron Photo John Hathaway CLEVELAND CONTROLINE Wayne Buran has asked mention annual stunt contest Old time classic will flown Saturday August 22 PAMPA classes Sunday 23rd additional information contact Wayne Buran 405 Cottonwood Ct Avon Lake Ohio 44012 MAHONING COUNTY MODEL CLUB active clubs eastern Ohio Mahoning County Model Club held mall show Southern Park Mail Boardman Ohio Thanks Steve Smith following pictures provide examples fine aircraft display Steve Smith Cessna 310G Laser 200 Stearman built Mark Chopp INDOOR Great indoor sites extremely hard find Recently nine District III modelers enjoyed hospitality Western New York Free Flight Society Buffalo Bills practice facility new building could develop indoor mecca Buffalo area Buffalo Bills great indoor site Don Slusarczyk Vernon Neff Larry Mzik Tom Soya John Kagan Larry Loucks Chuck Slusarczyk brought home ten prizes Buffalo CLUB WORKERS backbone club work Without efforts membership would have considerably less Thank working e Ron Martin man club booth Hamburg Flea Market August 1998 159 Stephen Gerish Hog Bipe Delaware District Columbia / Maryland /Nortlr Carolina / Virginia Chuck Foreman Vice President 412 Pine Cone Ct Kill Devil Hill NC 27948 Phone 252 441-5855 Fax 252 441-6554 cforeman@modelaircraftorg Associate Vice Presidents George Abbott 8712 Westlake Court Raleigh NC 27613 Home Phone 919 848-6719 E-Mail GAbboH462@aolcom Robert E Babura 117 Otis Dr Severn MD 21144-1130 Home Phone 41D 969-9356 E-Mail bbabura@junocom Steve Moulton 2217 Johnstown Rd Chesapeake VA 23322 Home Phone 757 421-4545 Office Phone 757 431-6009 Fax 804 463-8411 E-Mail moultons @ mindspringcom Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Ave Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Home Phone 54D 943-1684 E-Mail tlyrrs@cfwcom John Stare 826 Marl Pit Rd Middletown DE 19709 Home Phone 302 376-7154 E-Mail vrcs38@aolcom Bliss Teague 625 5th Ave SW Hickory North Carolina 28602 Home Phone 336 324-2164 Office Phone 336 733-9228 E-Mail bliaateague@conninccom Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 910 488-5986 FLIGHT OF THE RAVEN some interesting E-Mail Bob Verhaeghe said am planning fly RIC float plane across Pamlico Sound non stop 1 will take off waters edge front house North Carolina follow along boat fast boat models fly fast intend land Silver Lake Ocracoke Island Outer Banks north Carolina knowledge has never done flying across Pamlico Sound distance about 37 statute miles hope late spring early summer year think would interest readers know going take place time being am calling Pamlico Challenge Flight Raven call plane Raven because initials RAV later plans develop Sounds like fun trip hope have pictures information attempt later GLENN DEAN FREDERICK MARYLAND Received letter Glenn Dean sounds like good idea thought some clubs District IV would like try idea Like AMA members am concerned about future hobby agree AMAs philosophy introducing model aviation young people thru education have suggestion another program AMA might pursue spring middle schools high schools around country sponsor science fairs Winners go compete regional state national international levels Local businesses major corporations alike sponsor awards variety categories As Army recruiter judge number fairs have always found number projects use model aviation investigate aeronautical principles suggestion promote model aviation recognizing outstanding achievements students use model aviation science fair project Give award recognizes best use model aviation equivalent prize could AMA youth membership subscription ModelAviation perhaps opportunity fly local club see primarily local effort promoted local AMA clubs volunteer judge local science fair present award AMA could assist promoting program local clubs aware existed AMA could also create certificate medal create prepaid membership club could buy advance also see AMA providing promoting sort award state national level am sure funding local AtvlA volunteers participate program would difficult AMA promotes decision significantly lower cost youth membership cost program could remain minimal potential gain exposure hobby would worth cost ASHEBORO AEROMODELERS Late 1996 group local model enthusiasts met deciding form club attempt locate develop flying field area Mr Lany Draugh certified Contest Director among group provided guidance developing club city time doing work improve condition old discontinued landfill help city manager personnel Recreation Public Works departments possible have grading clearing done could provide suitable flight location Once work completed grassed circle control line runway radio control club granted lease property keeping planned improvements beautification old landfill city agreed keep areas other circle runway mowed cleared lot work club members yet flying season coming will make great project feet will provide hours enjoyment both young old interested hobby model aircraft club grateful City Asheboro its personnel making use field possible keeping citys commitment foresighted work toward providing its citizens project will continuing program under Recreation Department City photo picture RVRC Friday Flyers enjoying pretty day particular Jake McVey AMA 388 kneeling next trademark Lou Andrews Aeromaster Jake has Roanoke Valleys corner stone model aviation since back 30s would load up bicycle free flight gear ride off field after school joined AMA # 388 after coming home WW II has experienced free flight control line escapement galloping ghost two tone pulse width reeds proportional monoplanes gliders giant scale two cycles four cycle gasoline So whatever model aviation want discuss Jake can kick airplane tires best After retiring hardware store also southwest Virginias best hobby shop Jake has enjoyed life Riley divides time between traveling USA lovely wife Kitty surf fishing Nags Head building flying models airplanes two wings round engines Beyond experience what makes Jake special willingness help fellow modeler model club usually first arrive first volunteer last leave because Jake McVey modelers like him AMA todays largest special interest group aviation Roanoke Valley fortunate have such cornerstone salute Jake TWIN COUNTY EAGLES BIG BIRD FLY-IN photo shows flight line Big Bird Fly-In hosted Nash County R/C Flyers April 25th 1998 Lots friendly folks event CD AB Gentry did good job running show RIVER CITY RADIO CONTROL CLUB photo mall show put River City Radio Control Club located Elizabeth City NC club interested tn tncreasing membership good way mall show Thats month dont forget take kid flying Model Aviation HALL McCLUNG ROANOKE VALLEY RIC CLUB m si kI 11 LI UU labama / Florida/ Georgia / Mississippi / Puerto Rico / South Carolina / Tennessee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Aaenae Birmingham AL 35205 Phone 205322-2127 FAX 205 252-2654 E-mail jemcneill@junocom WEB-PAGE hSpI/wwwscottnet/ama Associate Vice Presidents Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Pensacola FL 32514 Wilkelmina Chlhasa 2826 Arbor Place Knaoniile TN 37917 John G Cooper 4788 Cloister Cone Memphis TN 38118 James Alvis 5426 Melmood Orion Jackson MS 39211 Michael Gregory 305 Rockmont Rd Greenville SC 28815 William T Haymood 4 Robin Circle Foley AL 36535 Karl Hensel 383 Briarwood #42 Meridian MS 39305 Louise Izzo 296 Hontridge Way Winteraprings FL 32708 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornlen N Charieston SC 29405 Chris Joiner 85 Lee Rd 238 Phenia City AL 36867 Dr Johe Martin 2180 Tigertail Ann Miami FL 33133 Tom MOrris 327 Poehla Pass Anniston AL 36206 George Perryman 3644 Lake Smyma GA 30082 Clifford Scholetield 4138 NW 33rd Place Gainesnille FL 32606 Melvin Sires 781 Eoardman Rd Aiken SC 28803 Frank Tiano 15300 Estancia Lane West Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Duzer 3604 N River Rd. Gainesnille GA 30506 Lee Wehster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Joseph Micalizzi HC 866 Boo 10397 Fajardo Puerto Rico 00738 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fields 183W Strickland Rd interlaosen FL 32148 Phone 904 654-2517 RC Contest Coordinator Kenneth Blackwett 207W Sandoreek Rd Enterprise AL 36330 Phone 334 347-4721 Display Coordinator Russell Mobely 5636 Woodnalley Rd NE Thomson GA 30824 Phone 708 597-9783 Computer Science Technology Expert Tom Rhodes 9 New York Blvd Beverly Hills FL 34465 Phone 382 827-0674 1352 795-2362 No pictures time Too words Enough words 4 pages just Council meeting No REPORT Why? Because YOU have responded poii told No longer necessary Now Hdqrs issues complete report didnt before thing coming out meeting long discussion about giving stuff away District help members clubs finality OK items create myself like Robts Rules Order books tapes like Airplanes Fly etc OK item sale Hdqrs raise revenue creates conflict FLASH. George Walker wanted tape Airp fly! mailed also free Model Aviation mag month Director Parks & Rec Dept Largo Fla asked meeting Response immediate Pres Dave Brown & Exec Director Joyce Hager said Take out annual budget $1 2/yr did have local Parks Director breathing over club field need same thing write Ill cant think better way spend annual budget Dist VP has good something.. Couple other things before leave Council meeting business! Dist V resident Gil Fireagle writes us dont appreciate good got search real inside mood Council beyond sanitized reporting Good shot Gil Giant Scale discussed Also IMAA organization Internl Miniature Airc Assn Someone mentioned haggling currently going inside IMAA Special Interest Group response IMAA good thing Special Interest Groups can run Nats events Fun-Flys good anybody because know live stuff said District Ive lot Fun-Flys featuring e larger flyers belong IMAA use IMAAs safety rules etc Therefore field wide open IMAA bring flyers clubs family can predict in-fighting will end within IMAA people will end happily Because everybody wants same thing want fly planes peace quiet Ill run out space page before get everything have tell something AMA discovered Special Interest Groups could run own business best better AMA 1974 council meeting Lake Charles La first SIG NFFS Free Flight John Worth said Lets try year SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP well look next year year later concept unqualifiedly successful didnt bother look back Class C events mentioned Class C can ANYTHING Giant Scale etc Dave Brown mentioned pure CONTESTS less less Today get-togethers fun just fly plane notion strikes ratses issue Should keep status CONTEST DIRECTOR change EVENT DIRECTOR create new EVENT DIRECTOR type parallel Contest Director What think? Let hear Now READ Its important Show Club Editor Club Pres PLEASE just skip words look pictures everybody has computer more now have District V WEB PAGE coming right out Bham have 10 megabytes need Enough flash 1 page 318 AMA Clubs Dist V same time Tell Editor can put page WEB newsletter can show name officers meet etc ALSOa page heralding upcomtng Fly-In Put map choose plan group states alphabetically WEB PAGE http/wwwscottnetkama Bob Garrett Nashville wants tell Bill Sharp 81 still greasing runway wants freq monitor Bob thats what Dorothy Fields Shes Dist freq coordr address phone above Russell Mobely Display Coordinator Address above Will mail back drop AMA Mall Show have new feature help Dist V members having trouble computer now have expert Computer Science Technology Mr Tom Rhodes #9 NY Blvd Beverly Hills Fla 34465 phone 352 527-0674 E-mail tomr@xtalwindnet Tom best Ive ever seen Hes free Troubles call him think told 2 ladies went out street Muncie md found batch Robts Rules Order discount price have stack Free catching fast Use run club meeting want Up Following urged publish meeting minutes Bob Garrett Nashville Phil Veatch Phil Greeberg So Fla John Tudor co-founder KCRC Nashville BARCS member Ken Lewis Fairhope Al John Agnew & sons Michael & Brian delete minutes John Diegelman E-mails no minutes rundown Waste space Ive modeling 60 yrs what AMA management does holds no interest Insurance & freq counts Majority modelers flyers less 5% care about contest AMA management ? Oh yes following want Roberts Rules now mailed James Nohsey Union C TN Ed Lipps Port Charlotte FL Chas Whetsel Morristown TN George Cliff Punta Gorda Time out. thanks Ms Kathy McMahon Gadsden mailing excellent newsletter.. further gossip. Don Kreis Largo FL has located local club Clearwater Pinellas Flying Club might let him Let give report calling AMA Hdqrs inquire about someones current membership identify yourself Club officer talking membership department will tell whether so-and-so current member AMA has explained lady other end phone will honor 3 names time will courteous polite would like thank Editor George Mello Club Pres Dee Miller Club Sec Keith Hunt Polk County Imperial RC Club Fla bringing membership department policy forward told CUSTOMER SERVICE number can call 1-800-4359262 membership info video HOW AIRPLANES FLY hit Clubs like 18/2 minute tape John Walsh Pres Atlanta Drone Soc wants mailed want club write call & Ill send tape explains aerodynamics real airplane good tape dont have belong club get live Dist V qualify very highest honor AMA can bestow Chartered Club AWARD OF EXCELLENCE Two clubs District qualified recognized Council 2 weeks ago Knox County Radio Control Society Knoxville Tenn Conley Flyers RC Club Georgia Pictures will follow very high honor two very deserving Clubs st 1998 161 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 5 Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Parenti 1920 Buckingliam Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Worden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indiana Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Bussell 5000W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 -3108 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Box 308 Burgle KY 40310 606 748-5834 Missouri Bob Underwood 32 Hollandbush Ct St Charles Mo 63304 Eve 314 939-3394 Ken Booher 1016 North East Barnes Dr Lees Summit MO 64086 816 524-7307 Frequency Coordinator Cal Orr RR 1 Box 1236 Higginsville MC 64037 660 584-6284 Fax 660 584-6285 Webmaster Gary Parenti 11001 Martindale Dr Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 531-9556 hop//wwwcsamiitedu/amadist6/indexhtm Executive Council met May 2nd 3rd half day Sunday devoted discussion flying sites problem securing and/or keeping flying sites real problem solutions differ greatly coast coast VP reported club district has permanent committee looks new sites time Leasing site private public landowners quite popular some areas other areas tend have public fields anyone allowed fly proper credentials Let know what clubs thoughts About 900 2500 clubs have reported location flying field hope soon can locate fields District VI several clubs have web pages have posted directions map field Calls received members moving traveling asking directions nearest field Does club have guest privileges comment should thought about clubs proactive relations neighbors landowners seem have least problems Jacksonville IL Club #1328 Jacksonville Propkickers six members show up planes annual tether plane contest Picture shows flight line Clockwise have Gene Nevins Sukhoi Brian Wards Silver Delta F-16 Bob Tendick Roger Russells Racer Charlie McCormicks P 51 John Hunters Ultimate John Althoffs Sidewinder next three pictures show order Grand Champion Gene Nevin firing up Sukhoi third place John Althoff Sidewinder John Hunter Ultimate Biplane anyone out ready challenge group Universe Championship Pictures text Gene Nevin Muncie IN Club #840 Munsee Skychiefs nothing crowds recent Mall Show handouts spectators building trainer raffle members kept busy see handout table AMA information modeling magazines taking good picture display really great way show off hobby Most everyone walked stopped quite often asked question two have Mr Mystery Greg Prater club President center Reggie Sewell hard work trainer MaIm Guy Mclntire assembling fuselage Gary Bussell AVP supplied pictures information comments show great success club-built trainer came out looking like picture box Well done guys Model Aviation / Michigan / Minnesota Wisconsin Dave Gish Vice President 5435 St Hwy 99 Wapello IA 52653 319 766-2202 goflyl @lisconet Associate Vice Presidents Joe Campopiano 3709 SW 4th St Des Moines IA 50315 Bud Gorman Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Joe llass 5394 English Drive Troy Ml 48098 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Thomas D Lazar 435 Hubbell St Marshall WI 53559-9409 Bill MilIar 712 Grand Ave Petoskey Ml 49770 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail Norlh Lindstrom 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 Cant believe another month has gone Time flies youre having fun Just returned May EC meeting subjects discussed Flying Sitesobtaining retaining considerable amount time spent subject final results will published later However want ask DistVIJ Clubs please get touch having problems whatsoever subject dont wait until last minute field has lost because action taken soon enough lot help available Speaking help send E-mail would please include phone number Most time want discuss subject Ive found its too difficult via E-mail help please Below two photos RC plane came out kit form back 1956-57 58 utilized compound escapement allowed L R rudder kick up elevator anyone knows name plane manufacturer please let know New Years Day troupe Central Iowa Aeromodlers set out commemorative flight old field east Ames new field north Cambridge Statistics aircraftclub trainer powerOS 40 pilotMark Taylor spottersDwight Bouvette Mark John Schoeneman windSW 15-20 mph ground speedapprox 40 mph duration flight22 mm resultstotal success Photo Denny Goodrich photo group Washburn High School aircraft design students built flew Gentle Lady Sophisticated Lady sailplanes believe school located Bloomington Minnesota thanks members Minnesota Radio Control Soaring Society helped endeavor Photo William Igoe Talk about foam wings above pictured aircraft all-foam version SR-71 Blackbird Twin OS 20s supply power Model built member Sodhusters ClubMerlin Mo Gorowsky Mo reports top speed 70-90 mph Photo Bill Friedlander RC pilots please pay attention Want try something new Build yourself rubber-powered model fly evening early morning RC birds rest think will find very rewarding Cole Palen Old Rheinbeck fame big advocate building flying rubber-powered models picture what can considered very good transmitter impound frequency control area Notice frequency scannera must event involved typical club weekend flying session out district credit must given RC Air Command sponsors Benefit Airshow Labor Day weekend Muscular Dystrophy Association Keep photos stories coming Bye * August1998 163 Arkansas / Louisiana / New Mexico / Oklahoma Texas Sandy Frank Vice President 105 N Brazos St Weathertord TX 76086-3207 Phone/Fax 817599-7131 E-mail sfrank69@ airmailnet http//wwwama-dist-80r9 George Aldrich 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 210 656-2021 Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 817 662-5587 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 126- SE 35 Oklahoma City OK 73129 405 634-5331 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 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 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 817 467-9211 Use Internet required AMA membersbut District VIII web address http/wwwama-dist-8org will give access regional modeling information months ahead other sources modeling info Towards enhanced communication within AMA District VIII please have chartered club designate Internet liaison contact person listed above web site Recently short notice cancellation event due military rescheduling facilityclubs Internet liaison instantaneously notified Several reminders new District VIII services Voluntary date registering nonflying non-sanctioned events eliminate unintentional overlapping being handled contest coordinator Mr Lee though event may competition nor flying nor sanctioned please register Bill voluntarily avoid conflicts receive free advertising event district web site billlee@cleafcom 2200 Rte2 Chandler TX 75758 2 Free video lending program chartered clubs registry guest speakerscontact Mr Locke 903 792 -3343 jdlocke@gtenet catalog free rental information listed wwwama-dist-8org 3 Free reprints redundant on-board power system send self-addressed stamped legal size envelope Dr Sandy Frank above address Editorial mature audiencesduring travels throughout district some have told no way required join association academy participate model flying Southerners somewhat rebellious within District VIII Obviously correctsome just go somewhere alone fly models perfectly content vast majority modelers otherwise go out flying site am may fly 2 3 times just go back home others out field may still just fly 2 3 times usually stay socialize extended time flying reason gathers us together AIVIA glue bonds modelers together! know definition Academy Funk Wagnallsa learned society advancement arts sciences AIvIA far magazine competition rules scheduling organizer separate services renders AIVIA glue bonds modelers together! Personally have member almost 40 years know life hobby would have different never have AMA am sure life has enriched association belonging ACADEMY hope thrives continues advance arts sciences aeromodeling AMA glue bonds modelers together! brings us together through sanctioning advertising gatherings events locally regionally academy gathers us together Listing within competition non-flying section publication cheapest best sources advertising event finding other events attend YOU membership own showcase Museum flying facility located Indiana plan schedule events magnitude could held such academy Someday plan visit showcase facility attend gatherings Homecoming/Grand Event Nats Gathering Eagles II other happening could produced likes ACADEMY AMA glue bonds modelers together! seek assistance input Please let know what right let know what needs improved within AMA Let know what additional services would like see AMA provide Please insure receive copy clubs newsletter AMA glue bonds modelers together! Note some philosophy above editorial gleaned association late Johnny Clemensa personal friend modelers president AMA previous District VIII Council member Flying Fun Fellowship Sandy Frank Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents Hobbypark Dallas TX April 1998Richard Stubblefield Houston winner $1000 FAI GIL Combat meet Entrants attended throughout United States Attendees Bossier City LA swap meet auction L R Al Milligan Keith Steele Floyd Harp Johnny Voight Daniel Young day long indoor activity fun event pit crew Tom Fluker Sr & Jr launched Joe Mckinse Dallas Hobbypark Seen ToledoApril 1998the IMAA display booth two very active District VIII modelers Mr Rip Holderidge Dallas left Mr Charlie Stevens Houston AMAAVP current Board Directors member IMAA nationally Colorado North Dakota / South Dakota / Wyoming Russ Miller Vice President P0 Box 128 Solan ND 88570 Days 701 445-3332 Evanings 701 220-3180 Fax 701 445-3323 F IIrmiller338@aolcom Associate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Troy Lapp 1609 Main St Will jaton ND 58801 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Mike Weidner 6535 Foxdale Circle Colorado Springs CO 8091 9-1788 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Monthly notes district VP some articles caught attention reviewed monthly newsletters Needless say columnsjust did make column month have anything interest club forward material address publication few pictures article needed appreciated following articles great ideas interesting ideas may work club flying field Wichita Radio Control Club WRCC News monthly has thank-you letter complimenting participation relationship Kansas Aviation Museum museum thanks support encourages club offer suggestions ideas preservation aviation heritage Topeka Control Line Association Top Class News magazine has directions map flying field great idea few clubs follow helps fliers visitors find use flying field Denver RC Eagles Eagles Edition describes adopt-a-highway cleanup program 2 mile stretch Parker Road may take some extra work clubs part great community state relations great way create lasting impression public Rapid City Propbusters Radio Control Club Prophuster has neat idea get some interesting things monthly sheet have special page dedicated previous year past clubs history very interesting reading thoughts things 1960 intriguing Neat idea Casper Airmodlers Flightline post following Dan Rea 2nd vice president has after much work completed projected started get some new books model aviation Natrona County Library club supplied cash donation library matched tt order books discount now have books way club will listed donor books Hats off club another neat idea District IX clubs could get partnership going local libraries Denver JEFCO Modelers Jefco Flyer have club officers Park Liaison important keep relationship tact park service types avenues help promote keep flying sites Hats off Club keeping park servtce mind informed Colorado Springs Pikes Peak RC Club newsletter mentions Boy Scout Night club sponsors special night scouts come visit meeting also chance see airplanes learn about club activities Great exposure newcomers hobby model airplanes Edgewater Colorado Model Museum Flying Club/SAM Chapter#1/FAC Squadron 55 has interesting article concerning plans Jim Adams states letter really enjoyed plans newsletter have looked years set plans Cessna 120 140 no avail would also like have good set plans Consolidated PBY am wishing would like set construction drawings Lockheed C141 Loadstar Anyone having information forward Kirk Kirkham 2909 Eaton Street Edgewater Co 80214 Phone 303-2375093 Johnson County Kansas RC Barnstormers newsletter Fly Paper have great idea Safety Tips Pilots 11 will have completed successful radio equipment ground check before first flight new repaired model 21 will fly model aircraft presence spectators until become qualified flier unless assisted experienced helper 31 will preform initial turn after takeoff away pit spectators areas will thereafter fly over pit spectator areas unless beyond control 4 established will abide safety rules flying site use will willfully deliberately fly models careless dangerous manner 4Legacy/Worth Continued page 152 honoring selected individuals Pioneers Banquet Ball State University Muncie event will need buy banquet ticket advance mail payment AMA again no invitation required everyone welcome within limits banquet hall capacity because first-come firstserved event no assurance banquet tickets will available very close event date sure being able take part historical event need commit relatively earlyprobably month two advance need ask AMA send Pioneers information package will have details procedures help part special weekend Whos coming Well already have some famous international personalities guest list Henry J Nicholls England will celebrate birthday Museum 11th Ron Moulton also England Gordon Burford Australia have also confirmations existing Hall Fame members such past AMA Presidents John Patton Maynard Hill Dolly Wischer Hurst Bowers think Ben Shereshaw will possibly Bill Winter health permitting Most newly elected 1998 Hall Famers will officially receive HOF plaques plus may several dozen specially recognized Pioneersthose have nominated Hall Fame yet elected will grand reunionmuch like 1996 Celebration Eagles perhaps bigger st1998 165 • I] [e TU 1 t Arizona / California Hawaii / Guam / Nevada Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone 602 708-0222 E-mail richh@primenetcom htlpi/wwwama-1 acorn/ama Glenn Caner Walnut Creek California 510 933-2086 Michael Harrington Kaneohe Hawaii 808 239-6682 Gary Hover Visalia California 209747-0287 Kal Jensen Reno Nevada 702 329-6430 John Krohn Whittier California 310 692-4177 Bob Reynolds Tucson Arizona 520 296-8183 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner Sacramento California 916 362-1962 See laat montha column additional AVPa coordinatorsl Doing what loved Harris Lee R seen posing Event Committee 1996 US Scale Masters held Mesa Arizona Harris will remembered life lived distinguished naval aviator national hero loving father dedicated modeler District X AMA aeromodeling have lost very dear friend avid supporter model aviation April 30 1998 Harris Alexander Lee lost struggle cancer slipped surly bonds earth now dancing laughter-silvered wings Harris born Perley Minnesota June 14 1922 moved Burbank California 1942 worked Lockheed attended USC late 1942 joined Navy flew Hellcats South Pacific Harris returned war hero earning Distinguished Flying Cross numerous Air Medals 1946 through 1956 Harris worked Hollywood special effects / movie set industry worked original Titanic vessel Desert Fox other well known productions Harris gained love scale model building 1956 Harris joined brother Don residential construction business contractor Orange County until retirement 1988 Harris undoubtedly best known fellow modelers founder US Scale Masters Harris founded Scale Masters organization 1980 past eighteen years US Scale Masters its regional qualifiers have gained worldwide acclaim Over years event has grown become prestigious scale modeling events country success event due no small part Harris personal dedication commitment Harris truly believed model aviation building scale models sharing love sport/hobby should first foremost Fun concept has always part Scale Masters Harris spirit lives know will always heart scale model builder Harris survived two sons Kirk Scott grandchildren many friends life life countless modelers have blessed much fuller having known Harris Alexander Lee will sorely missed Harris last request dream live lieu sending flowers asked contributions made Harris name US Scale Masters Assn Inc 21952 Airport Rd Aurora OR 97002 Till next time. Keepem safe Keepem flyn District X hosts fifth annual National Retail Hobby Store Assn Annual Convention April 27-30 fabulous Las Vegas NV NRHSA members gather year share business ideas experiences marketing information help ensure success hobby industry goal stated NRHSA President Walt Throne bring retailers over country together order foster exchange information common us Information will assist retailers finding ways increase sales least amount expense effort 140 retail stores represented years convention far successful ever work no play makes very dull convention NRHSA annual meeting Pictured above President Walt Throne presides over Wednesday night Hawaiian Luau association members Al Fuchfen L Joe Stanton go out enjoy evening 166 Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents Jim Martin Pukalani HI wife spent third Christmas Panama City Panama visiting daughter meeting Central American modelers Pictured Adalbert Alguero wife Lourdes Panama City model Quickie Chepo Panama Jim District X would like pass thanks Adalbert warm welcome Kokua help taking Jim around meet Panamanian flyers Pictured Asociacion Pananmena De Aermodelismo flying site Cocoli Panama Jim Martin family opportunity tour several flying sites around Panama City area given very warm welcome Panamanian modelers Jim found modelers around world speak common language share same common bond love model aviation El] ki 1 [s Diu 211 is] bE Alaska / Idaho / Montana / Oregon Washington McCollough Dresident P0 Box 13090 Porland 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 59101 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Reeves Lippincolt 4400 Gray Wolt Dr Wasilla AK 99654 Mike Hazel 1073 Windemere Dr NW Salem OR g73Q4 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Boa 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Snaer 781 Lillonet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 146th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Northwest AMA Show Team left Bruce Graham Tom Schwartz Team Manager Sam Franklin Gwynn Meyers Charlie Wilcox Don Loewen Mark Erickson Jim Grey Markas Mann Betty Grey Noel Keefer Ronda Bryant Frank Bryant Art Ward Spencer Manlove Newsletter Editor sent announcement Missoula Big Sky Thunderbirds R/C Clubs Float Plane Fly-in July 25-26 1998 Frenchtown Pond near Missoula Frenchtown Pond State Park has nice artificial lake usually calm great place fly floats Bring family friends come join us day fun Flying will start about 900 am continue until 400 pm Hamburgers potluck will available starting noon Saturday coming out town will feed voluntary donations cover expenses will accepted Picnic tables shelter available will no charge flyNo prizes no competition just fun Following flying evening pot luck will held Thunderbird Field Bring own meat barbeque grocery store nearby Dry camping will permitted T-bird field Friday Saturday nights event going pond T-Bird Field will open both days Rules flyers will register show AMA membership card Also planes must have successfully flown before event flight tests can made 700 am 900 am Frenchtown Pond State Park next visible Interstate 90 Take exit 89 go about mile half west frontage road park gate Important Note Dogs allowed premises park cars Call Clarence Almen 406 543-7024 Spencer Manlove 549-8357 additional information Graham Hicks sent sad note Grande Ronde Bush Pilots lost first president Loren Blanchard age 87 two weeks ago Loren incredible modeler though did fly much built shop equipment discarded washing machine motors scrap metal once built neat little smoke fluid pump out 38 shell casing l5v motor old shaver made red banner towed Nampa meet two years ago took third Sportsman Well miss him Charlie Willcox provided couple photos following words about Northwest AMA Show Team enjoyment flying Show Team let public know about hobby its diversity have pilots fly pattern planes like Goldberg 300 have flying car PorscheTM Broom Hilda Flying Witch working flying dog house oddities fun make fly have scale airplanes flown crowds seem enjoy much anything fly have plane compartment carries either candy parachutist Kids love Candy Bomber also has lights fly night Show Team Float Festival go Strawberry Festival Vashon Island public turns out see us used some planes cars witch along local clubs airplanes parade Festival have lot fun flying shows people letting public get hands Buddy Box Heres photos Evergreen 97 Nelson Scotts photo Bill Currys Gary Parkers Stropp Albatroses regard Albatros seems Gary Parker Joe Topper have purchased Proctor line plan retssue DVa Jenny Along recent Sopwith 11/2 Strutter release will adding some Golden Age aircraft line Bob Benjamin gets ready fly Electric powered Stinson Ed Lamb announced First Annual Eagle Squadron NW Free Flight Scale Champs Sept 5-7 Harts Lake Prairie meet will include Jimmie Allen Event FAC Thompson/Greve Combined FAC Poers Scale Gas-Electric-CO2 combined FAC Peanut Scale FAC Rubber Scale FAC Jumbo Scale information Contact CD Ed Lamb 15911 SE 42nd P1 Bellevue WA 98006-18 15 425 747-7806 edsplace @worldnetattnet st 1998 167
Edition: Model Aviation - 1998/08
Page Numbers: 152, 153, 154, 155, 156, 157, 158, 159, 160, 161, 162, 163, 164, 165, 166, 167
A Academy Model Aeronautics ANws 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Executive Council Meeting Highlights 135 SW As HistoryPast Present Future John Worth Motions made May 2-3 1998 Executive Council meeting motions belo unofficial minutes Minutes gil official u approved th Council MOTION moved W De Cou II seconded R Miller IX have Doug Holland Dave Brown contact Anita Northrop immediately express strong interest pending Dougs validation financial information provided AMA MOTION passed 12 yes II IV V VI VII VIII IX X XI EVP NAA 1 no III MOTION II moved D Holland EVP seconded J MeNeill V postpone consideration funding Mile Square until June 1998 Executive Council meeting MOTION passed 9 yes IV V VI VII VIII IX XI EVP NAA 4 no II III X Note this item placed agenda June 15 1998 meeting MOTION III moved J MeNeill V seconded R Hanson X authorize President Executive Vice President purchase IMS Show up slOOK intent running conjunction Western States Modelers Association MOTION passed 9 yes II IV V VI VII VIII X EVP attendance III IX XI NAA History involves both events people Sometimes its matter what happened other times its matter involved often its combination factors example sometimes history made someone several people doing something very special such Maxwell Bassett won 1932 National Model Airplane Championships gasoline-powered engine competition event previously dominated rubber-powered models happening shared Bill Brown designer maker engine changed history model aviation forever because never again would gas engine-powered models compete directly national competition against rubber power Another significant history-making aeromodeling achievement winning first Nationals Radio Control event Good brothers 1936 time Radio Control highly specialized activity engaged very few experimenters using homemade equipment model designs Since time Radio Control model flying has evolved huge aeromodeling activity involving hundreds thousands dollars maybe millions using mostly commercial ready-to-use equipment flown mostly models produced kit Almost Ready-To-Fly form Along way other examples individuals have achieved national attention recognition being elected Model Aviation Hall Fame through performance achievements publicity over yearseven yet achieving Hall Fame statushave also gained recognition largely via publication activities model press way another have come learn about contributions history aeromodelingwhat happened way back recently way now process have gotten indications what can expect least part future have seen instance turbine enginesin just past 10 yearshave come reliable now source model propulsion Based history can expect such engines will become numerous cheaper smaller Less certain present although clarification should forthcoming soon personalities will become famous history developing aspect model aviation suggests interesting thought As technological progress proceeds part segment history making may may directly involved its happening lifetime therefore observers historical development turn means us will able look back some years now remember developed involved Very likely names too familiar us now will much better known before long will probably learn some will nominated selection election some future year Hall Fame looking ahead therefore what may happen future can gain perspective what happening year recognize model aviation pioneers new crop Hall Famers September Celebration Eagles II event Muncie Indiana Think about can part history making being event person can actually meet talk perhaps share dinner some already famous deeds events past Focus two key dates Friday September 11th Saturday September 12th 1998 evening 11th will having Pioneers Party AMA Museum Everyone invited no chargeno invitation necessary next evening 12th will continued page 165 152 Model Aviation HQ See Page 192 resident neighboring field has made noise complaint against club will respond have adequately prepared chances keeping field very good begin scrambling prepare response field may become another statistic disturbing trend message must come across well aware local community standards regarding nuisance due noise have taken appropriate steps ensure can comply standards have controls monitoring place demonstrate compliance complaint has no merit However going take much just saying words Whoever decides whether will allowed continue flying has guided conclusion complaint has no merit based what have prove AIVIA Sound Committee supports acquiring means have right answers should right fly come question Sound Committee Mission Statement Prevent loss offlying fields arising adverse community reaction sounds model aircraft emit Simple goai statement isnt So Put man moon much done orderly systematic successful approach accomplishing mission depends efforts Individuals clubs need control sound emissions maintain harmony neighbors AMA hobby suppliers have stake responsibility some work Sound Committee will defining arguing revising tasks deciding should allocated Sometimes will obvious should doing what sometimes can say up hobby suppliers provide quieter power plants realistic Consumers must demonstrate ready market quieter power plants smart providers will make available will such issues approach evolves Actually problem responses have evolving losing flying fields faster new ones being established acceptable working together can change What prevailing sound emission standards locale know congratulations Most dont know what point sound crosses line innocuous nuisance public official landowner sitting judgment over noise complaint against club probably doesnt know either may need inform him leads first tasks learning community standards have comply should task must done local level standards uniform across boundaries political subdivisions National international standards provide recommendations always used used have usually tailored some degree committee can provide some guidance finding standards possibly fill some details wouldnt feasible AMA Its usually club effort could cooperative effort among clubs same area Public ordinances building codes usual sources regarding noise nuisance standards community municipalities codes available on-line accessible via Web other cases phone calls and/or trips library city/county administration centers may required San Diego County call number Noise Control listed county government section telephone directory got quick response including copy pertinent sections county codes ordinances applicable code well-drafted traceable standards recommended American National Standards Institute ANSI Sound level limits specified one-hour average dBA levels limits range 40-65 dBA hour average depend such factors timeof-day zoning area limit levels apply property line bit different building codes specify levels allowable location noise-sensitive site residence school hospital etc building code seems thoughtful regard ordinance does differentiate whether adjoining property noise-sensitive vacant example should serve model what look permissible level should quantified preferably average over specified period time universally recognized units eg one-hour equivalent dBA level Leq permissible level usually specified receptors location source level may defined property line sensitive location some standard distance source ordinance such little room legal wrangling evidence presented properly will either compliant will Designing club rules compliance community standards straightforward case will cover details upcoming column communities codes regarding sound nuisance written vague terms loud annoying sounds prohibited Whether compliance difficult demonstrate contest up whim official stands judgment situation community must provide quantitative definition local community standards sell public official interpretation may seem formidable task involves legwork legal technical skill Persons public office legal arenas tend swayed precedent authority logic science following course action suggested 1 sound ordinances locale too vague useful try moving up step two public hierarchy Look applicable provisions county state codes possibly ordinances neighboring communities 2 Obtain copy ANSI Standard S1240-]990 Sound Level Descriptors Determination Compatible Land Use extract fill blanks local codes document contains guidelines enforceable law widely recognized authoritative 3 sound survey site suiTounding noise-sensitive locations determine ambient sound level sound generated model flying activity does contribute significantly raising ambient level will have good argument compliance local standards recording sound meter required expensive instruments can rented will needed few days clear understanding communitys sound emission standards fundamental other steps will take control Someone clubofficers committee established address issueneeds develop understanding prepared sell club members outsiders Sensible standards apply particular flying site will derived community standards will constraints Continued page 155 August1998 153 999- 9 Mike Stokes AMA Education Coordinator 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 months column will focus some very positive happenings around country will hopefully plant ideas others pick up will start congratulating Roanoke Valley Radio Control RVRC Club being latest recipient AMA Youth Education Stipend YES Grant RVRC under guidance club president Marshall McClung has teamed up Roanoke Valley Governors School Mr Bill Saunders establishing Aerodynamics Elective syllabus look forward receiving Marshalls reports passing membership through column received nice informative letter Don Ross AMA 6834 response request information aiding acquiring indoor flying sites Don informed Mr Alan Abriss produced video entitled Silent Magic might prove very helpful looking locate acquire indoor site contacted Mr Abriss have received copy video reviewed dealing directly acquisition indoor sites gives viewer realistic presentation what takes place indoor models fascinating captivating Silent Magic would make excellent visual aid formal request indoor site price 18-minute video $17 plus $3 shipping handling Mr Abriss may reached Homegrown Television Productions 94-20 66 Ave Forest Hills NY 11374 Top Gun 98 officially record books second year row AMA sponsored make-and-take Delta Dart program youngsters 10-14 years old As photos show however some latitude given Also second year row program carried out under guidance Pete Ferris Palm Beach Sky Hawks AMA Charter Club 1141 Sky Hawks provided instructors Frank Tiano Enterprises provided adhesives Palm Beach Polo provided facility Construction trimming models took place mornings mass launch Friday Saturday Sunday lead-off act half-time show day Recognition given participants Certificate Achievement AMA Medals awarded placing 1st 2nd 3rd up last down mass launch day would appear accompanying photos event success sincerest thanks Norm Rosenstock Palm Beach Sky Hawks being point man project planning attending Top Gun 99 Frank Tiano has invited AMA Delta Dart program back column starting take life its own based input have receiving members over country What nice about being coordinator have figure out use material effectively benefit concerned main goal writing column monthly seem get closer together time plant seeds minds readers am learning really good programs established around country no need reinvent wheel An example what am referring follows three very viable programs first example courtesy Harold Reuter Lake Orion Michigan Lake Orion Waldon Scripps Middle Schools feature unique program known Dragon Days other Wednesday classes dismissed 1220 pm teachers able participate Professional Development sessions tends leave some students unsupervised upon arriving home Dragon Days has offered chance students enjoy supervised activities afternoon until regular dismissal time Harold has instrumental presenting woodworking projects model building has donated time skills showing students build airplanes race cars bird houses As cost per student runs depending project Harold looks discounts offers advice supplies can found around town About 45 students usually participate Dragon Days Harold reports kids find self-esteem through sense accomplishment Michigan head out Rio Rancho New Mexico Jim Simpsons Radio Control Sailplane program involved 9-14 year old students Jim designed Sunrider Sailplane developed soaring school program order introduce plant seeds enjoyment model aviation todays youth Jim has interesting outlook todays youth quote Money deterrent interest person involved will find way get money equipment whatever Modern youth commonly wear $100 shoes own access computers Big fast loud very expensive planes drove RC back out country lack exposure primary factor lack junior participation half-dozen 10-year-old kids two-channel RC airplanes will cause old guys pick up pack up sometimes leave field Jims solution Sunrider six-footspan two-channel sailplane enlists instructors teach building flying utilizes flying sites close home such schools parks permission seeks parental support enlists parents program establishes peer groups because flying buddy next flying field importance Jim has found difficult ingredient competent willing instructors reason students taught instructors results have excellent Jims parting comment valuable lesson us take heed underestimate modern youth Theyre way smarter old people know last example productive program comes us Clement Germanier Glenbrook South High School Glenview Illinois Clement has secondary school teacher 34 years has also taught summer school class building flying Radio Control aircraft past 12 summers summer classes range 12 19 students summer class lasts three weeks meets daily 4Y2 hours Students learn build fly own airplanes very enthusiastic about program Financing comes parents supportive local hobby shops Skylarks RIC Club AMA Charter Club #272 has instrumental success program As Clement says Clubs have involved types programs succeed Students receive ied arts credit towards graduation requirements Additionally Clement meets students once week flying field remainder summer has students 154 Model Aviation club stay active until finish high school has other ideas contributors have quoted concerning future model aviation roles have play future will close months column couple photos Clement Germanier s classes SoundlMaclaughlin Continued page 153 operation sound mitigation steps will apply aircraft flown site caveat regarding current ISO ANSI recommendations municipal codes ordinances traceable An objective measure equivalent loudness specified whereas noise annoyance subjective cannot measured physical quantity descriptors sound factor its potential annoy someone including tonal content repetition rate familiarity listener listeners attitude toward activity emitting countless intangible features Ideally could measure degree annoyance scale accounts variables devise standards preclude exceeding some tolerability limit However have means may find sound four-stroke engine pleasing twostroke though perceived loudness may equal its sensible account difference standards noise mitigation quantify difference some factor rules favor fourstroke engines can rationally defended other perceptions might crop up discussions sound standards flying site easy effort establish workable guidelines become mired philosophizing about abstract nature annoyance caused sound suggest adopting applicable limits specified codes upper bound permissible sound level seems sensible must comply law minimum provide margin comfort law establishes threshold based measure correlates very well noise annoyance satisfactory people time have consider much additional margin need conforming desires of people. doesnt feel comfortable margin could form lumped n dBA below threshold specified law factors considering engine type operating speed etc column will identify what sound parameters other loudness have shown surveys contribute annoyance level broad populations will begin limits set recognized authority Adjustments provide comfort margin can discussed separately added once agreed upon will also discuss establishment site rules sound compliance specific power plant-related sound mitigation measures Reflect effort others put obtaining field molding suit purposes Isnt worth developing plan protect loss Failure plan planning fail st1998 155 Til next month MUSEUM CURATOR Immediate opening Museum Curator Job responsibilities include Collections management supervision exhibit research development public relations communications fund-raising grant writing staffing Museum including weekends Position forty 40 hours per week including weekend work Qualifications include 1 BA history Museum Studies related field equivalent work experience 2 Technical knowledge model building flying 3 Good rapport model industry 4 Excellent writing skills computer literacy 5 A minimum two years museum experience Please provide current resum letter interest Mary Hum Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 E Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 close business July 15 1q98 E-mail address mhurn@modelaircraftorg USAUSA • z~rj wiuui r Doug Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 787-7454 upcoming months will have various statements schedules taken audit report will provide opportunity see numbers better understand financial operations AMA particularly care about numbers will continue include humorous item enjoyment Two men beach Florida appeared regularly never talked just sat side side Finally day said used lumber business business went bad fire Thats ended up down second man didnt say anything minute two turned said used textile business flood Thats ended up down first man looked hack him asked start flood Below presented Statements Cash Flows 1997 1996 show money originated spent Details operations included statements will see future months THE ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS INC STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31 1997 AND 1996 OPERATING ACTIVITIES Increase net assets Adjustments reconcile increase net assets net cash provided operating activities Depreciation amortization Gain loss sales assets changes operating assets liabilities Receivables Inventory cost Prepaid expenses taxes Accounts payable accrued expenses Competition funds escrow Deferred membership revenue Deposits Net Cash Provided Operating Activities INVESTING ACTIVITIES Purchases property equipment Proceeds sales assets Deposits investment accounts 19971996 $ 911883 $ 236620 384228 5133 1290978 19506 10588 41567 54582 2024 227125 365191 70038 671849 19632 39676 96510 147577 1985 194462 100001 4iiQ12 221191 8300 3990031 504693 624345 1522001 Net Cash Used Investing Activities FINANCING ACTIVITIES Principal payments mortgage payable Principal payments capital lease obligations Collections mortgage note receivable Net Cash Used Financing Activities 61189432548 48627 23572 2011 45458 34551 160 7018879849 NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS Beginning year End year SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION Interest paid Income taxes paid SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES Equipment financed through capital lease obligations Mortgage note received connection sale real estate 728930635524 4408 $ 3308262$ 2579332 $ 83173$ 105215 20152600 74302-250000 Well hope wasnt too boring you have questions will happy discuss Until later Model Aviation ecticut / Maine Massachusetts / New Hampshire / Rhode Island / Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1828 781 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 AlIen Road Billerica MA 01821 -5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 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 E Greenmich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001 -2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1866 1997 NEPRO AWARDS BANQUET following information pictures furnished Bob Wallace AVP Ct 1997 Northeast Pylon Racing Association NEPRO awards banquet held Saturday November 22nd Bradley Ramada Inn Windsor Locks Connecticut Signifying conclusion another highly successful RC Pylon Racing season well attended annual gathering NEPRO members guests featured excellent can eat buffet professionally prepared slide show past racing seasons highlights cornucopia door prizes presentation awards musically accompanied slide show prepared Lloyd Burnham encompassed over 800 color slides arranged compressed 48 minute twin projector program racing season highlights comical incidents slide show requires dedicated photographic efforts several people during racing season hours editing composing has become banquet highlight An unexpected slide presentation prepared Mike Kristina Luzzi shown after main slide show comical theme Mike Kristina s show Lego man parody NEPROS Lloyd Burnham Ralph Rinaldi neither will ever play center NBA see slide show appreciate shame both slide shows shot presentation certainly worthy being reshown Thanks efforts Louis Barbara Schwab years banquet featured well over several thousand dollars worth door prizes including radio systems Airtronics Futaba Hitec donated radios basic entry level systems either Airtronics radio computerized type list door prize sponsors included Airtronics RIC Report Ernst Master Airserew Lee Mfg Flight Line hobbies Inc Zona Rocket City Boca Bearings HitecIRCD Lone Star Balsa Futaba Great Planes CB/Tatone LCS Performance Hobbypoxy Indy R/C K&B Mfg Du-Bro Sullivan Products Coverite Norvel Bob Smith Ind Powermaster Fuels Robart NEPRO considered finest regional Pylon Racing organization United States Races held late April through late September Connecticut Massachusetts New York area competitions include entry level NEPRO Quickie 500 racing well higher performance AMA Quickie 500 Quarter 40 Pylon Racing events NEPRO possesses finest upto-date safety communications race result equipment country fact NEPROs safety equipment such equipment presently use conforms present AIVIA guidelines regulations NEPROs racing equipment available free charge delivered race site club northeast area interested hosting Pylon Race flying field RC Pylon Racing northeast area best country NEPRO always welcomes newcomers interest Pylon Racing beginners experienced flyers alike additional information about NEPRO obtain free new member informational pack contact Lloyd Burnham 860 6449072 See races Model Aviation August1998 157 1997 Quickie 500 Fast Heat Time Winners l-r Ralph Rinaldi expert class Vance Sutton standard class 1997 Standard Class Champion Mike Luzzi daughter Kristina also caller Kristina awarded Caller Year trophy determined membership vote caller like Kristina could Mike lose 1997 Expert Class NEPRO Quickie 500 Winners I-r 3rd Lloyd Burnham 2nd Tom Rebenklau 5th Bob Wallace 1st Louis Schwab Missing photo 4th place finisher Bill Jensen 1997 Standard Class NEPRO Quickie 500 Winners l-r 1st Mike Luzzi 2nd Frank Hell 4th Russ Levy 5th Bob Settembro Missing photo 3rd place finisher Don Morgan 1997 Expert Class Champion Lewis Schwab wife Barbara Barbara winner NEPROs 1997 Most Appreciated Non-Member trophy dedicated efforts obtaining abundance sponsor donated door prizes • I111 LIUEE 1 1 — *New Jersey/ New York/ Europe Cou resident 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1308 zDey908 221-6899 Eve908 221-1666 Fax908 221-9297 decou @ idtnet Associate Vice Presidents Dave Babcock 445 Stoctrton Street Hghtstoocr NJ 08520-4501 Roy Brown USAE AFCENT CMR 460 Box 585 APO AC 09703 Vinceuliano teyhaweck Pd Rocky Pt NwvYerk NY 11778 Ray Joschkos 59 Liorrrgstorr Street St Jawes NY 11780 James M Lewis PO 81 Ogdenborg NY 13869-0081 Bob McKay 109W Edroard St. Iselan NJ 08830 Dave Mathewson Box 813 Cawillas NY 13031 Tom Murray 31 Voorhees Once Basking Ridge NJ 07920 Marlene Nikodem 407 Wllos Street Lockport NY 14094 Bill Poythress 2 Hewlock CooS Saugentres NY 12477 Adam Sattier 41 Perry Averrue Latham NY 12110-2433 Terry Terrenoire tOt Sroithtield Dr Endiceo NY 13780-4329 Frequency Coordinator Len Sauter 53 ArpoS Dr Oseego County Atyert FolIos NY 13088 315 598-8093 AVP Bob McKay great time March 24th attended 25th annual Roxhury Area Model Airplane Club building contest RAMAC has Gold Leader Club number years really knows put show Twenty-nine modelers brought 42 planes judged 6 others being shown display local school cafeteria hadnt seen such collection model aircraft years room full aircraft formidable task judges Pat Goldman Jean Schimmer handled registration chores judging event 9 certificates 28 trophies awarded coordinated effort part Bob Boswell Hans Huchradel John Goldman Doug Twaits Hal Eaton Mike Ramsey Al Young Wes Deetz Frank Costello Devin Osborne Carls Hobby Center John Goldman Dataspace Systems Inc Bill Schimmer donated trophies event end evening over 23 contestants walked away certificates trophies Gus Perez Wayne Modelers taking top honors 1st Scale trophy best non-MonoKote covering well trophies Best Show Modelers Choice Some skilled craftsmen attended RAMAC contest Thanks AVP McKay pictures Bill Schimmer write-up late April pleasure attend second annual Rockland County RC club Library show New City NY library venue event club decorates walls ceiling numerous display tables forms model aviation paraphernalia has three-position flight simulator set-up conducts AMA Cub building classes kids Outside weather permitting ample space some attention-grabbing helicopter demonstrations event well publicized library local press hit libraty patrons stopped look displays talk RCRC modelers present left impression library show such provides us excellent opportunity get hands-on community involvement sport flight simulator Cub building areas proved particularly attractive visitors Kudos CD Al Betancourt another job well done way Al has effective way assure maximum participation clubs members always some interesting items raffled end day paslicipate dont know what items might unless show up Two nice kits time Danny Landis F-4U Corsair RCRC library show Kate Powers Brendan Lauria Grace Powers Mark Powers show off completed AMA Cubs April 29th found Maryland Eastern States Free Flight Championships sizable contingent District II contestants Tom Higgs Higgs Brothers Farms provides space event personally sees plenty great food contestants As drove up site passed huge barbecue pit covered chicken fight way past aroma chef None other gracious host Tom has RC pilot about 6 years quick provide some ample acreage free flight folks ever gets out farming hell next Colonel Sanders Tom Higgs tending flock two-day event know District II entrants acquitted themselves well dont have final results Perhaps next month Pallet tweaks FlJ ship prior flight Master Matt Barr age 7 participating first-ever HLG contest 158 Model Aviation -tiIIsUIIE 1 1 ie] SE Ohio / Pennsylvania / West Virginia Bob Brown Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 Anseciate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Osurt Columbus OH 43229-2556 914 891-1943 Danid H Ellis 5261 DeWiS Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 304 776-1459 Nelsen Geuld 1944 Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103-9519 610 797-6597 Jehe Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 412 925-3266 Deneld Klnpp 637 Hamilton Coart Traype PA 19426-2356 610 409-0129 Frank Nell 9042 Normall Drive Dayton OH 45449 937 435-9332 Machew Tarnwski RR#3 Eno 294 Dogwood Drivo Drums PA 19222 717 622-0435 Jeseph S Vislay 1381 Cranuronk Drive PO 9oa 951 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Frequency Ceerdinater Jehe Cettle 1512 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fog PA t9754 Phone 717 297-9970 CLUB PROGRAM What cold winter night Duje Matenkosky coming club meeting night plan have some fun Duie Murrysville Pennsylvania traveled quite number clubs Pittsburgh area last winter Vintage Radio Control Show Included presentation escapement pulse equipment new used state too long ago accompany tales RC adventures brought some beautiful silk covered vintage aircraft well Duie tine master silk dope finish top off flies beauties vintage equipment everyday flying Thanks sharing wisdom Duie Duie Matenkosky entenains Pittsburgh Arcs Photo Dean Shaffer THE PITTSBURGH TAILSPIN SQUADRON Pittsburgh Tailspin Squadron FAC having Indoor handlaunch glider event Leechburg Pennsylvania AVP John Hathaway dropped visit Rich Blackham describes himself Benevolent Dictator gathered few members together last indoor event winter building background Catholic Activity Centerseveral National Indoor Records have set site Pittsburgh area modelers interested Free Flight may contact Rich Blackham 4991 Road Murrysville Pennsylvania 15668-96 15 Pittsburgh Tailspin Squadron Photo John Hathaway CLEVELAND CONTROLINE Wayne Buran has asked mention annual stunt contest Old time classic will flown Saturday August 22 PAMPA classes Sunday 23rd additional information contact Wayne Buran 405 Cottonwood Ct Avon Lake Ohio 44012 MAHONING COUNTY MODEL CLUB active clubs eastern Ohio Mahoning County Model Club held mall show Southern Park Mail Boardman Ohio Thanks Steve Smith following pictures provide examples fine aircraft display Steve Smith Cessna 310G Laser 200 Stearman built Mark Chopp INDOOR Great indoor sites extremely hard find Recently nine District III modelers enjoyed hospitality Western New York Free Flight Society Buffalo Bills practice facility new building could develop indoor mecca Buffalo area Buffalo Bills great indoor site Don Slusarczyk Vernon Neff Larry Mzik Tom Soya John Kagan Larry Loucks Chuck Slusarczyk brought home ten prizes Buffalo CLUB WORKERS backbone club work Without efforts membership would have considerably less Thank working e Ron Martin man club booth Hamburg Flea Market August 1998 159 Stephen Gerish Hog Bipe Delaware District Columbia / Maryland /Nortlr Carolina / Virginia Chuck Foreman Vice President 412 Pine Cone Ct Kill Devil Hill NC 27948 Phone 252 441-5855 Fax 252 441-6554 cforeman@modelaircraftorg Associate Vice Presidents George Abbott 8712 Westlake Court Raleigh NC 27613 Home Phone 919 848-6719 E-Mail GAbboH462@aolcom Robert E Babura 117 Otis Dr Severn MD 21144-1130 Home Phone 41D 969-9356 E-Mail bbabura@junocom Steve Moulton 2217 Johnstown Rd Chesapeake VA 23322 Home Phone 757 421-4545 Office Phone 757 431-6009 Fax 804 463-8411 E-Mail moultons @ mindspringcom Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Ave Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Home Phone 54D 943-1684 E-Mail tlyrrs@cfwcom John Stare 826 Marl Pit Rd Middletown DE 19709 Home Phone 302 376-7154 E-Mail vrcs38@aolcom Bliss Teague 625 5th Ave SW Hickory North Carolina 28602 Home Phone 336 324-2164 Office Phone 336 733-9228 E-Mail bliaateague@conninccom Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 910 488-5986 FLIGHT OF THE RAVEN some interesting E-Mail Bob Verhaeghe said am planning fly RIC float plane across Pamlico Sound non stop 1 will take off waters edge front house North Carolina follow along boat fast boat models fly fast intend land Silver Lake Ocracoke Island Outer Banks north Carolina knowledge has never done flying across Pamlico Sound distance about 37 statute miles hope late spring early summer year think would interest readers know going take place time being am calling Pamlico Challenge Flight Raven call plane Raven because initials RAV later plans develop Sounds like fun trip hope have pictures information attempt later GLENN DEAN FREDERICK MARYLAND Received letter Glenn Dean sounds like good idea thought some clubs District IV would like try idea Like AMA members am concerned about future hobby agree AMAs philosophy introducing model aviation young people thru education have suggestion another program AMA might pursue spring middle schools high schools around country sponsor science fairs Winners go compete regional state national international levels Local businesses major corporations alike sponsor awards variety categories As Army recruiter judge number fairs have always found number projects use model aviation investigate aeronautical principles suggestion promote model aviation recognizing outstanding achievements students use model aviation science fair project Give award recognizes best use model aviation equivalent prize could AMA youth membership subscription ModelAviation perhaps opportunity fly local club see primarily local effort promoted local AMA clubs volunteer judge local science fair present award AMA could assist promoting program local clubs aware existed AMA could also create certificate medal create prepaid membership club could buy advance also see AMA providing promoting sort award state national level am sure funding local AtvlA volunteers participate program would difficult AMA promotes decision significantly lower cost youth membership cost program could remain minimal potential gain exposure hobby would worth cost ASHEBORO AEROMODELERS Late 1996 group local model enthusiasts met deciding form club attempt locate develop flying field area Mr Lany Draugh certified Contest Director among group provided guidance developing club city time doing work improve condition old discontinued landfill help city manager personnel Recreation Public Works departments possible have grading clearing done could provide suitable flight location Once work completed grassed circle control line runway radio control club granted lease property keeping planned improvements beautification old landfill city agreed keep areas other circle runway mowed cleared lot work club members yet flying season coming will make great project feet will provide hours enjoyment both young old interested hobby model aircraft club grateful City Asheboro its personnel making use field possible keeping citys commitment foresighted work toward providing its citizens project will continuing program under Recreation Department City photo picture RVRC Friday Flyers enjoying pretty day particular Jake McVey AMA 388 kneeling next trademark Lou Andrews Aeromaster Jake has Roanoke Valleys corner stone model aviation since back 30s would load up bicycle free flight gear ride off field after school joined AMA # 388 after coming home WW II has experienced free flight control line escapement galloping ghost two tone pulse width reeds proportional monoplanes gliders giant scale two cycles four cycle gasoline So whatever model aviation want discuss Jake can kick airplane tires best After retiring hardware store also southwest Virginias best hobby shop Jake has enjoyed life Riley divides time between traveling USA lovely wife Kitty surf fishing Nags Head building flying models airplanes two wings round engines Beyond experience what makes Jake special willingness help fellow modeler model club usually first arrive first volunteer last leave because Jake McVey modelers like him AMA todays largest special interest group aviation Roanoke Valley fortunate have such cornerstone salute Jake TWIN COUNTY EAGLES BIG BIRD FLY-IN photo shows flight line Big Bird Fly-In hosted Nash County R/C Flyers April 25th 1998 Lots friendly folks event CD AB Gentry did good job running show RIVER CITY RADIO CONTROL CLUB photo mall show put River City Radio Control Club located Elizabeth City NC club interested tn tncreasing membership good way mall show Thats month dont forget take kid flying Model Aviation HALL McCLUNG ROANOKE VALLEY RIC CLUB m si kI 11 LI UU labama / Florida/ Georgia / Mississippi / Puerto Rico / South Carolina / Tennessee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Aaenae Birmingham AL 35205 Phone 205322-2127 FAX 205 252-2654 E-mail jemcneill@junocom WEB-PAGE hSpI/wwwscottnet/ama Associate Vice Presidents Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Pensacola FL 32514 Wilkelmina Chlhasa 2826 Arbor Place Knaoniile TN 37917 John G Cooper 4788 Cloister Cone Memphis TN 38118 James Alvis 5426 Melmood Orion Jackson MS 39211 Michael Gregory 305 Rockmont Rd Greenville SC 28815 William T Haymood 4 Robin Circle Foley AL 36535 Karl Hensel 383 Briarwood #42 Meridian MS 39305 Louise Izzo 296 Hontridge Way Winteraprings FL 32708 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornlen N Charieston SC 29405 Chris Joiner 85 Lee Rd 238 Phenia City AL 36867 Dr Johe Martin 2180 Tigertail Ann Miami FL 33133 Tom MOrris 327 Poehla Pass Anniston AL 36206 George Perryman 3644 Lake Smyma GA 30082 Clifford Scholetield 4138 NW 33rd Place Gainesnille FL 32606 Melvin Sires 781 Eoardman Rd Aiken SC 28803 Frank Tiano 15300 Estancia Lane West Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Duzer 3604 N River Rd. Gainesnille GA 30506 Lee Wehster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Joseph Micalizzi HC 866 Boo 10397 Fajardo Puerto Rico 00738 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fields 183W Strickland Rd interlaosen FL 32148 Phone 904 654-2517 RC Contest Coordinator Kenneth Blackwett 207W Sandoreek Rd Enterprise AL 36330 Phone 334 347-4721 Display Coordinator Russell Mobely 5636 Woodnalley Rd NE Thomson GA 30824 Phone 708 597-9783 Computer Science Technology Expert Tom Rhodes 9 New York Blvd Beverly Hills FL 34465 Phone 382 827-0674 1352 795-2362 No pictures time Too words Enough words 4 pages just Council meeting No REPORT Why? Because YOU have responded poii told No longer necessary Now Hdqrs issues complete report didnt before thing coming out meeting long discussion about giving stuff away District help members clubs finality OK items create myself like Robts Rules Order books tapes like Airplanes Fly etc OK item sale Hdqrs raise revenue creates conflict FLASH. George Walker wanted tape Airp fly! mailed also free Model Aviation mag month Director Parks & Rec Dept Largo Fla asked meeting Response immediate Pres Dave Brown & Exec Director Joyce Hager said Take out annual budget $1 2/yr did have local Parks Director breathing over club field need same thing write Ill cant think better way spend annual budget Dist VP has good something.. Couple other things before leave Council meeting business! Dist V resident Gil Fireagle writes us dont appreciate good got search real inside mood Council beyond sanitized reporting Good shot Gil Giant Scale discussed Also IMAA organization Internl Miniature Airc Assn Someone mentioned haggling currently going inside IMAA Special Interest Group response IMAA good thing Special Interest Groups can run Nats events Fun-Flys good anybody because know live stuff said District Ive lot Fun-Flys featuring e larger flyers belong IMAA use IMAAs safety rules etc Therefore field wide open IMAA bring flyers clubs family can predict in-fighting will end within IMAA people will end happily Because everybody wants same thing want fly planes peace quiet Ill run out space page before get everything have tell something AMA discovered Special Interest Groups could run own business best better AMA 1974 council meeting Lake Charles La first SIG NFFS Free Flight John Worth said Lets try year SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP well look next year year later concept unqualifiedly successful didnt bother look back Class C events mentioned Class C can ANYTHING Giant Scale etc Dave Brown mentioned pure CONTESTS less less Today get-togethers fun just fly plane notion strikes ratses issue Should keep status CONTEST DIRECTOR change EVENT DIRECTOR create new EVENT DIRECTOR type parallel Contest Director What think? Let hear Now READ Its important Show Club Editor Club Pres PLEASE just skip words look pictures everybody has computer more now have District V WEB PAGE coming right out Bham have 10 megabytes need Enough flash 1 page 318 AMA Clubs Dist V same time Tell Editor can put page WEB newsletter can show name officers meet etc ALSOa page heralding upcomtng Fly-In Put map choose plan group states alphabetically WEB PAGE http/wwwscottnetkama Bob Garrett Nashville wants tell Bill Sharp 81 still greasing runway wants freq monitor Bob thats what Dorothy Fields Shes Dist freq coordr address phone above Russell Mobely Display Coordinator Address above Will mail back drop AMA Mall Show have new feature help Dist V members having trouble computer now have expert Computer Science Technology Mr Tom Rhodes #9 NY Blvd Beverly Hills Fla 34465 phone 352 527-0674 E-mail tomr@xtalwindnet Tom best Ive ever seen Hes free Troubles call him think told 2 ladies went out street Muncie md found batch Robts Rules Order discount price have stack Free catching fast Use run club meeting want Up Following urged publish meeting minutes Bob Garrett Nashville Phil Veatch Phil Greeberg So Fla John Tudor co-founder KCRC Nashville BARCS member Ken Lewis Fairhope Al John Agnew & sons Michael & Brian delete minutes John Diegelman E-mails no minutes rundown Waste space Ive modeling 60 yrs what AMA management does holds no interest Insurance & freq counts Majority modelers flyers less 5% care about contest AMA management ? Oh yes following want Roberts Rules now mailed James Nohsey Union C TN Ed Lipps Port Charlotte FL Chas Whetsel Morristown TN George Cliff Punta Gorda Time out. thanks Ms Kathy McMahon Gadsden mailing excellent newsletter.. further gossip. Don Kreis Largo FL has located local club Clearwater Pinellas Flying Club might let him Let give report calling AMA Hdqrs inquire about someones current membership identify yourself Club officer talking membership department will tell whether so-and-so current member AMA has explained lady other end phone will honor 3 names time will courteous polite would like thank Editor George Mello Club Pres Dee Miller Club Sec Keith Hunt Polk County Imperial RC Club Fla bringing membership department policy forward told CUSTOMER SERVICE number can call 1-800-4359262 membership info video HOW AIRPLANES FLY hit Clubs like 18/2 minute tape John Walsh Pres Atlanta Drone Soc wants mailed want club write call & Ill send tape explains aerodynamics real airplane good tape dont have belong club get live Dist V qualify very highest honor AMA can bestow Chartered Club AWARD OF EXCELLENCE Two clubs District qualified recognized Council 2 weeks ago Knox County Radio Control Society Knoxville Tenn Conley Flyers RC Club Georgia Pictures will follow very high honor two very deserving Clubs st 1998 161 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 5 Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Parenti 1920 Buckingliam Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Worden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indiana Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Bussell 5000W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 -3108 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Box 308 Burgle KY 40310 606 748-5834 Missouri Bob Underwood 32 Hollandbush Ct St Charles Mo 63304 Eve 314 939-3394 Ken Booher 1016 North East Barnes Dr Lees Summit MO 64086 816 524-7307 Frequency Coordinator Cal Orr RR 1 Box 1236 Higginsville MC 64037 660 584-6284 Fax 660 584-6285 Webmaster Gary Parenti 11001 Martindale Dr Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 531-9556 hop//wwwcsamiitedu/amadist6/indexhtm Executive Council met May 2nd 3rd half day Sunday devoted discussion flying sites problem securing and/or keeping flying sites real problem solutions differ greatly coast coast VP reported club district has permanent committee looks new sites time Leasing site private public landowners quite popular some areas other areas tend have public fields anyone allowed fly proper credentials Let know what clubs thoughts About 900 2500 clubs have reported location flying field hope soon can locate fields District VI several clubs have web pages have posted directions map field Calls received members moving traveling asking directions nearest field Does club have guest privileges comment should thought about clubs proactive relations neighbors landowners seem have least problems Jacksonville IL Club #1328 Jacksonville Propkickers six members show up planes annual tether plane contest Picture shows flight line Clockwise have Gene Nevins Sukhoi Brian Wards Silver Delta F-16 Bob Tendick Roger Russells Racer Charlie McCormicks P 51 John Hunters Ultimate John Althoffs Sidewinder next three pictures show order Grand Champion Gene Nevin firing up Sukhoi third place John Althoff Sidewinder John Hunter Ultimate Biplane anyone out ready challenge group Universe Championship Pictures text Gene Nevin Muncie IN Club #840 Munsee Skychiefs nothing crowds recent Mall Show handouts spectators building trainer raffle members kept busy see handout table AMA information modeling magazines taking good picture display really great way show off hobby Most everyone walked stopped quite often asked question two have Mr Mystery Greg Prater club President center Reggie Sewell hard work trainer MaIm Guy Mclntire assembling fuselage Gary Bussell AVP supplied pictures information comments show great success club-built trainer came out looking like picture box Well done guys Model Aviation / Michigan / Minnesota Wisconsin Dave Gish Vice President 5435 St Hwy 99 Wapello IA 52653 319 766-2202 goflyl @lisconet Associate Vice Presidents Joe Campopiano 3709 SW 4th St Des Moines IA 50315 Bud Gorman Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Joe llass 5394 English Drive Troy Ml 48098 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Thomas D Lazar 435 Hubbell St Marshall WI 53559-9409 Bill MilIar 712 Grand Ave Petoskey Ml 49770 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail Norlh Lindstrom 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 Cant believe another month has gone Time flies youre having fun Just returned May EC meeting subjects discussed Flying Sitesobtaining retaining considerable amount time spent subject final results will published later However want ask DistVIJ Clubs please get touch having problems whatsoever subject dont wait until last minute field has lost because action taken soon enough lot help available Speaking help send E-mail would please include phone number Most time want discuss subject Ive found its too difficult via E-mail help please Below two photos RC plane came out kit form back 1956-57 58 utilized compound escapement allowed L R rudder kick up elevator anyone knows name plane manufacturer please let know New Years Day troupe Central Iowa Aeromodlers set out commemorative flight old field east Ames new field north Cambridge Statistics aircraftclub trainer powerOS 40 pilotMark Taylor spottersDwight Bouvette Mark John Schoeneman windSW 15-20 mph ground speedapprox 40 mph duration flight22 mm resultstotal success Photo Denny Goodrich photo group Washburn High School aircraft design students built flew Gentle Lady Sophisticated Lady sailplanes believe school located Bloomington Minnesota thanks members Minnesota Radio Control Soaring Society helped endeavor Photo William Igoe Talk about foam wings above pictured aircraft all-foam version SR-71 Blackbird Twin OS 20s supply power Model built member Sodhusters ClubMerlin Mo Gorowsky Mo reports top speed 70-90 mph Photo Bill Friedlander RC pilots please pay attention Want try something new Build yourself rubber-powered model fly evening early morning RC birds rest think will find very rewarding Cole Palen Old Rheinbeck fame big advocate building flying rubber-powered models picture what can considered very good transmitter impound frequency control area Notice frequency scannera must event involved typical club weekend flying session out district credit must given RC Air Command sponsors Benefit Airshow Labor Day weekend Muscular Dystrophy Association Keep photos stories coming Bye * August1998 163 Arkansas / Louisiana / New Mexico / Oklahoma Texas Sandy Frank Vice President 105 N Brazos St Weathertord TX 76086-3207 Phone/Fax 817599-7131 E-mail sfrank69@ airmailnet http//wwwama-dist-80r9 George Aldrich 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 210 656-2021 Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 817 662-5587 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 126- SE 35 Oklahoma City OK 73129 405 634-5331 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 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 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 817 467-9211 Use Internet required AMA membersbut District VIII web address http/wwwama-dist-8org will give access regional modeling information months ahead other sources modeling info Towards enhanced communication within AMA District VIII please have chartered club designate Internet liaison contact person listed above web site Recently short notice cancellation event due military rescheduling facilityclubs Internet liaison instantaneously notified Several reminders new District VIII services Voluntary date registering nonflying non-sanctioned events eliminate unintentional overlapping being handled contest coordinator Mr Lee though event may competition nor flying nor sanctioned please register Bill voluntarily avoid conflicts receive free advertising event district web site billlee@cleafcom 2200 Rte2 Chandler TX 75758 2 Free video lending program chartered clubs registry guest speakerscontact Mr Locke 903 792 -3343 jdlocke@gtenet catalog free rental information listed wwwama-dist-8org 3 Free reprints redundant on-board power system send self-addressed stamped legal size envelope Dr Sandy Frank above address Editorial mature audiencesduring travels throughout district some have told no way required join association academy participate model flying Southerners somewhat rebellious within District VIII Obviously correctsome just go somewhere alone fly models perfectly content vast majority modelers otherwise go out flying site am may fly 2 3 times just go back home others out field may still just fly 2 3 times usually stay socialize extended time flying reason gathers us together AIVIA glue bonds modelers together! know definition Academy Funk Wagnallsa learned society advancement arts sciences AIvIA far magazine competition rules scheduling organizer separate services renders AIVIA glue bonds modelers together! Personally have member almost 40 years know life hobby would have different never have AMA am sure life has enriched association belonging ACADEMY hope thrives continues advance arts sciences aeromodeling AMA glue bonds modelers together! brings us together through sanctioning advertising gatherings events locally regionally academy gathers us together Listing within competition non-flying section publication cheapest best sources advertising event finding other events attend YOU membership own showcase Museum flying facility located Indiana plan schedule events magnitude could held such academy Someday plan visit showcase facility attend gatherings Homecoming/Grand Event Nats Gathering Eagles II other happening could produced likes ACADEMY AMA glue bonds modelers together! seek assistance input Please let know what right let know what needs improved within AMA Let know what additional services would like see AMA provide Please insure receive copy clubs newsletter AMA glue bonds modelers together! Note some philosophy above editorial gleaned association late Johnny Clemensa personal friend modelers president AMA previous District VIII Council member Flying Fun Fellowship Sandy Frank Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents Hobbypark Dallas TX April 1998Richard Stubblefield Houston winner $1000 FAI GIL Combat meet Entrants attended throughout United States Attendees Bossier City LA swap meet auction L R Al Milligan Keith Steele Floyd Harp Johnny Voight Daniel Young day long indoor activity fun event pit crew Tom Fluker Sr & Jr launched Joe Mckinse Dallas Hobbypark Seen ToledoApril 1998the IMAA display booth two very active District VIII modelers Mr Rip Holderidge Dallas left Mr Charlie Stevens Houston AMAAVP current Board Directors member IMAA nationally Colorado North Dakota / South Dakota / Wyoming Russ Miller Vice President P0 Box 128 Solan ND 88570 Days 701 445-3332 Evanings 701 220-3180 Fax 701 445-3323 F IIrmiller338@aolcom Associate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Troy Lapp 1609 Main St Will jaton ND 58801 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Mike Weidner 6535 Foxdale Circle Colorado Springs CO 8091 9-1788 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Monthly notes district VP some articles caught attention reviewed monthly newsletters Needless say columnsjust did make column month have anything interest club forward material address publication few pictures article needed appreciated following articles great ideas interesting ideas may work club flying field Wichita Radio Control Club WRCC News monthly has thank-you letter complimenting participation relationship Kansas Aviation Museum museum thanks support encourages club offer suggestions ideas preservation aviation heritage Topeka Control Line Association Top Class News magazine has directions map flying field great idea few clubs follow helps fliers visitors find use flying field Denver RC Eagles Eagles Edition describes adopt-a-highway cleanup program 2 mile stretch Parker Road may take some extra work clubs part great community state relations great way create lasting impression public Rapid City Propbusters Radio Control Club Prophuster has neat idea get some interesting things monthly sheet have special page dedicated previous year past clubs history very interesting reading thoughts things 1960 intriguing Neat idea Casper Airmodlers Flightline post following Dan Rea 2nd vice president has after much work completed projected started get some new books model aviation Natrona County Library club supplied cash donation library matched tt order books discount now have books way club will listed donor books Hats off club another neat idea District IX clubs could get partnership going local libraries Denver JEFCO Modelers Jefco Flyer have club officers Park Liaison important keep relationship tact park service types avenues help promote keep flying sites Hats off Club keeping park servtce mind informed Colorado Springs Pikes Peak RC Club newsletter mentions Boy Scout Night club sponsors special night scouts come visit meeting also chance see airplanes learn about club activities Great exposure newcomers hobby model airplanes Edgewater Colorado Model Museum Flying Club/SAM Chapter#1/FAC Squadron 55 has interesting article concerning plans Jim Adams states letter really enjoyed plans newsletter have looked years set plans Cessna 120 140 no avail would also like have good set plans Consolidated PBY am wishing would like set construction drawings Lockheed C141 Loadstar Anyone having information forward Kirk Kirkham 2909 Eaton Street Edgewater Co 80214 Phone 303-2375093 Johnson County Kansas RC Barnstormers newsletter Fly Paper have great idea Safety Tips Pilots 11 will have completed successful radio equipment ground check before first flight new repaired model 21 will fly model aircraft presence spectators until become qualified flier unless assisted experienced helper 31 will preform initial turn after takeoff away pit spectators areas will thereafter fly over pit spectator areas unless beyond control 4 established will abide safety rules flying site use will willfully deliberately fly models careless dangerous manner 4Legacy/Worth Continued page 152 honoring selected individuals Pioneers Banquet Ball State University Muncie event will need buy banquet ticket advance mail payment AMA again no invitation required everyone welcome within limits banquet hall capacity because first-come firstserved event no assurance banquet tickets will available very close event date sure being able take part historical event need commit relatively earlyprobably month two advance need ask AMA send Pioneers information package will have details procedures help part special weekend Whos coming Well already have some famous international personalities guest list Henry J Nicholls England will celebrate birthday Museum 11th Ron Moulton also England Gordon Burford Australia have also confirmations existing Hall Fame members such past AMA Presidents John Patton Maynard Hill Dolly Wischer Hurst Bowers think Ben Shereshaw will possibly Bill Winter health permitting Most newly elected 1998 Hall Famers will officially receive HOF plaques plus may several dozen specially recognized Pioneersthose have nominated Hall Fame yet elected will grand reunionmuch like 1996 Celebration Eagles perhaps bigger st1998 165 • I] [e TU 1 t Arizona / California Hawaii / Guam / Nevada Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone 602 708-0222 E-mail richh@primenetcom htlpi/wwwama-1 acorn/ama Glenn Caner Walnut Creek California 510 933-2086 Michael Harrington Kaneohe Hawaii 808 239-6682 Gary Hover Visalia California 209747-0287 Kal Jensen Reno Nevada 702 329-6430 John Krohn Whittier California 310 692-4177 Bob Reynolds Tucson Arizona 520 296-8183 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner Sacramento California 916 362-1962 See laat montha column additional AVPa coordinatorsl Doing what loved Harris Lee R seen posing Event Committee 1996 US Scale Masters held Mesa Arizona Harris will remembered life lived distinguished naval aviator national hero loving father dedicated modeler District X AMA aeromodeling have lost very dear friend avid supporter model aviation April 30 1998 Harris Alexander Lee lost struggle cancer slipped surly bonds earth now dancing laughter-silvered wings Harris born Perley Minnesota June 14 1922 moved Burbank California 1942 worked Lockheed attended USC late 1942 joined Navy flew Hellcats South Pacific Harris returned war hero earning Distinguished Flying Cross numerous Air Medals 1946 through 1956 Harris worked Hollywood special effects / movie set industry worked original Titanic vessel Desert Fox other well known productions Harris gained love scale model building 1956 Harris joined brother Don residential construction business contractor Orange County until retirement 1988 Harris undoubtedly best known fellow modelers founder US Scale Masters Harris founded Scale Masters organization 1980 past eighteen years US Scale Masters its regional qualifiers have gained worldwide acclaim Over years event has grown become prestigious scale modeling events country success event due no small part Harris personal dedication commitment Harris truly believed model aviation building scale models sharing love sport/hobby should first foremost Fun concept has always part Scale Masters Harris spirit lives know will always heart scale model builder Harris survived two sons Kirk Scott grandchildren many friends life life countless modelers have blessed much fuller having known Harris Alexander Lee will sorely missed Harris last request dream live lieu sending flowers asked contributions made Harris name US Scale Masters Assn Inc 21952 Airport Rd Aurora OR 97002 Till next time. Keepem safe Keepem flyn District X hosts fifth annual National Retail Hobby Store Assn Annual Convention April 27-30 fabulous Las Vegas NV NRHSA members gather year share business ideas experiences marketing information help ensure success hobby industry goal stated NRHSA President Walt Throne bring retailers over country together order foster exchange information common us Information will assist retailers finding ways increase sales least amount expense effort 140 retail stores represented years convention far successful ever work no play makes very dull convention NRHSA annual meeting Pictured above President Walt Throne presides over Wednesday night Hawaiian Luau association members Al Fuchfen L Joe Stanton go out enjoy evening 166 Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents Jim Martin Pukalani HI wife spent third Christmas Panama City Panama visiting daughter meeting Central American modelers Pictured Adalbert Alguero wife Lourdes Panama City model Quickie Chepo Panama Jim District X would like pass thanks Adalbert warm welcome Kokua help taking Jim around meet Panamanian flyers Pictured Asociacion Pananmena De Aermodelismo flying site Cocoli Panama Jim Martin family opportunity tour several flying sites around Panama City area given very warm welcome Panamanian modelers Jim found modelers around world speak common language share same common bond love model aviation El] ki 1 [s Diu 211 is] bE Alaska / Idaho / Montana / Oregon Washington McCollough Dresident P0 Box 13090 Porland 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 59101 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Reeves Lippincolt 4400 Gray Wolt Dr Wasilla AK 99654 Mike Hazel 1073 Windemere Dr NW Salem OR g73Q4 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Boa 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Snaer 781 Lillonet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 146th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Northwest AMA Show Team left Bruce Graham Tom Schwartz Team Manager Sam Franklin Gwynn Meyers Charlie Wilcox Don Loewen Mark Erickson Jim Grey Markas Mann Betty Grey Noel Keefer Ronda Bryant Frank Bryant Art Ward Spencer Manlove Newsletter Editor sent announcement Missoula Big Sky Thunderbirds R/C Clubs Float Plane Fly-in July 25-26 1998 Frenchtown Pond near Missoula Frenchtown Pond State Park has nice artificial lake usually calm great place fly floats Bring family friends come join us day fun Flying will start about 900 am continue until 400 pm Hamburgers potluck will available starting noon Saturday coming out town will feed voluntary donations cover expenses will accepted Picnic tables shelter available will no charge flyNo prizes no competition just fun Following flying evening pot luck will held Thunderbird Field Bring own meat barbeque grocery store nearby Dry camping will permitted T-bird field Friday Saturday nights event going pond T-Bird Field will open both days Rules flyers will register show AMA membership card Also planes must have successfully flown before event flight tests can made 700 am 900 am Frenchtown Pond State Park next visible Interstate 90 Take exit 89 go about mile half west frontage road park gate Important Note Dogs allowed premises park cars Call Clarence Almen 406 543-7024 Spencer Manlove 549-8357 additional information Graham Hicks sent sad note Grande Ronde Bush Pilots lost first president Loren Blanchard age 87 two weeks ago Loren incredible modeler though did fly much built shop equipment discarded washing machine motors scrap metal once built neat little smoke fluid pump out 38 shell casing l5v motor old shaver made red banner towed Nampa meet two years ago took third Sportsman Well miss him Charlie Willcox provided couple photos following words about Northwest AMA Show Team enjoyment flying Show Team let public know about hobby its diversity have pilots fly pattern planes like Goldberg 300 have flying car PorscheTM Broom Hilda Flying Witch working flying dog house oddities fun make fly have scale airplanes flown crowds seem enjoy much anything fly have plane compartment carries either candy parachutist Kids love Candy Bomber also has lights fly night Show Team Float Festival go Strawberry Festival Vashon Island public turns out see us used some planes cars witch along local clubs airplanes parade Festival have lot fun flying shows people letting public get hands Buddy Box Heres photos Evergreen 97 Nelson Scotts photo Bill Currys Gary Parkers Stropp Albatroses regard Albatros seems Gary Parker Joe Topper have purchased Proctor line plan retssue DVa Jenny Along recent Sopwith 11/2 Strutter release will adding some Golden Age aircraft line Bob Benjamin gets ready fly Electric powered Stinson Ed Lamb announced First Annual Eagle Squadron NW Free Flight Scale Champs Sept 5-7 Harts Lake Prairie meet will include Jimmie Allen Event FAC Thompson/Greve Combined FAC Poers Scale Gas-Electric-CO2 combined FAC Peanut Scale FAC Rubber Scale FAC Jumbo Scale information Contact CD Ed Lamb 15911 SE 42nd P1 Bellevue WA 98006-18 15 425 747-7806 edsplace @worldnetattnet st 1998 167
Edition: Model Aviation - 1998/08
Page Numbers: 152, 153, 154, 155, 156, 157, 158, 159, 160, 161, 162, 163, 164, 165, 166, 167
A Academy Model Aeronautics ANws 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Executive Council Meeting Highlights 135 SW As HistoryPast Present Future John Worth Motions made May 2-3 1998 Executive Council meeting motions belo unofficial minutes Minutes gil official u approved th Council MOTION moved W De Cou II seconded R Miller IX have Doug Holland Dave Brown contact Anita Northrop immediately express strong interest pending Dougs validation financial information provided AMA MOTION passed 12 yes II IV V VI VII VIII IX X XI EVP NAA 1 no III MOTION II moved D Holland EVP seconded J MeNeill V postpone consideration funding Mile Square until June 1998 Executive Council meeting MOTION passed 9 yes IV V VI VII VIII IX XI EVP NAA 4 no II III X Note this item placed agenda June 15 1998 meeting MOTION III moved J MeNeill V seconded R Hanson X authorize President Executive Vice President purchase IMS Show up slOOK intent running conjunction Western States Modelers Association MOTION passed 9 yes II IV V VI VII VIII X EVP attendance III IX XI NAA History involves both events people Sometimes its matter what happened other times its matter involved often its combination factors example sometimes history made someone several people doing something very special such Maxwell Bassett won 1932 National Model Airplane Championships gasoline-powered engine competition event previously dominated rubber-powered models happening shared Bill Brown designer maker engine changed history model aviation forever because never again would gas engine-powered models compete directly national competition against rubber power Another significant history-making aeromodeling achievement winning first Nationals Radio Control event Good brothers 1936 time Radio Control highly specialized activity engaged very few experimenters using homemade equipment model designs Since time Radio Control model flying has evolved huge aeromodeling activity involving hundreds thousands dollars maybe millions using mostly commercial ready-to-use equipment flown mostly models produced kit Almost Ready-To-Fly form Along way other examples individuals have achieved national attention recognition being elected Model Aviation Hall Fame through performance achievements publicity over yearseven yet achieving Hall Fame statushave also gained recognition largely via publication activities model press way another have come learn about contributions history aeromodelingwhat happened way back recently way now process have gotten indications what can expect least part future have seen instance turbine enginesin just past 10 yearshave come reliable now source model propulsion Based history can expect such engines will become numerous cheaper smaller Less certain present although clarification should forthcoming soon personalities will become famous history developing aspect model aviation suggests interesting thought As technological progress proceeds part segment history making may may directly involved its happening lifetime therefore observers historical development turn means us will able look back some years now remember developed involved Very likely names too familiar us now will much better known before long will probably learn some will nominated selection election some future year Hall Fame looking ahead therefore what may happen future can gain perspective what happening year recognize model aviation pioneers new crop Hall Famers September Celebration Eagles II event Muncie Indiana Think about can part history making being event person can actually meet talk perhaps share dinner some already famous deeds events past Focus two key dates Friday September 11th Saturday September 12th 1998 evening 11th will having Pioneers Party AMA Museum Everyone invited no chargeno invitation necessary next evening 12th will continued page 165 152 Model Aviation HQ See Page 192 resident neighboring field has made noise complaint against club will respond have adequately prepared chances keeping field very good begin scrambling prepare response field may become another statistic disturbing trend message must come across well aware local community standards regarding nuisance due noise have taken appropriate steps ensure can comply standards have controls monitoring place demonstrate compliance complaint has no merit However going take much just saying words Whoever decides whether will allowed continue flying has guided conclusion complaint has no merit based what have prove AIVIA Sound Committee supports acquiring means have right answers should right fly come question Sound Committee Mission Statement Prevent loss offlying fields arising adverse community reaction sounds model aircraft emit Simple goai statement isnt So Put man moon much done orderly systematic successful approach accomplishing mission depends efforts Individuals clubs need control sound emissions maintain harmony neighbors AMA hobby suppliers have stake responsibility some work Sound Committee will defining arguing revising tasks deciding should allocated Sometimes will obvious should doing what sometimes can say up hobby suppliers provide quieter power plants realistic Consumers must demonstrate ready market quieter power plants smart providers will make available will such issues approach evolves Actually problem responses have evolving losing flying fields faster new ones being established acceptable working together can change What prevailing sound emission standards locale know congratulations Most dont know what point sound crosses line innocuous nuisance public official landowner sitting judgment over noise complaint against club probably doesnt know either may need inform him leads first tasks learning community standards have comply should task must done local level standards uniform across boundaries political subdivisions National international standards provide recommendations always used used have usually tailored some degree committee can provide some guidance finding standards possibly fill some details wouldnt feasible AMA Its usually club effort could cooperative effort among clubs same area Public ordinances building codes usual sources regarding noise nuisance standards community municipalities codes available on-line accessible via Web other cases phone calls and/or trips library city/county administration centers may required San Diego County call number Noise Control listed county government section telephone directory got quick response including copy pertinent sections county codes ordinances applicable code well-drafted traceable standards recommended American National Standards Institute ANSI Sound level limits specified one-hour average dBA levels limits range 40-65 dBA hour average depend such factors timeof-day zoning area limit levels apply property line bit different building codes specify levels allowable location noise-sensitive site residence school hospital etc building code seems thoughtful regard ordinance does differentiate whether adjoining property noise-sensitive vacant example should serve model what look permissible level should quantified preferably average over specified period time universally recognized units eg one-hour equivalent dBA level Leq permissible level usually specified receptors location source level may defined property line sensitive location some standard distance source ordinance such little room legal wrangling evidence presented properly will either compliant will Designing club rules compliance community standards straightforward case will cover details upcoming column communities codes regarding sound nuisance written vague terms loud annoying sounds prohibited Whether compliance difficult demonstrate contest up whim official stands judgment situation community must provide quantitative definition local community standards sell public official interpretation may seem formidable task involves legwork legal technical skill Persons public office legal arenas tend swayed precedent authority logic science following course action suggested 1 sound ordinances locale too vague useful try moving up step two public hierarchy Look applicable provisions county state codes possibly ordinances neighboring communities 2 Obtain copy ANSI Standard S1240-]990 Sound Level Descriptors Determination Compatible Land Use extract fill blanks local codes document contains guidelines enforceable law widely recognized authoritative 3 sound survey site suiTounding noise-sensitive locations determine ambient sound level sound generated model flying activity does contribute significantly raising ambient level will have good argument compliance local standards recording sound meter required expensive instruments can rented will needed few days clear understanding communitys sound emission standards fundamental other steps will take control Someone clubofficers committee established address issueneeds develop understanding prepared sell club members outsiders Sensible standards apply particular flying site will derived community standards will constraints Continued page 155 August1998 153 999- 9 Mike Stokes AMA Education Coordinator 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 months column will focus some very positive happenings around country will hopefully plant ideas others pick up will start congratulating Roanoke Valley Radio Control RVRC Club being latest recipient AMA Youth Education Stipend YES Grant RVRC under guidance club president Marshall McClung has teamed up Roanoke Valley Governors School Mr Bill Saunders establishing Aerodynamics Elective syllabus look forward receiving Marshalls reports passing membership through column received nice informative letter Don Ross AMA 6834 response request information aiding acquiring indoor flying sites Don informed Mr Alan Abriss produced video entitled Silent Magic might prove very helpful looking locate acquire indoor site contacted Mr Abriss have received copy video reviewed dealing directly acquisition indoor sites gives viewer realistic presentation what takes place indoor models fascinating captivating Silent Magic would make excellent visual aid formal request indoor site price 18-minute video $17 plus $3 shipping handling Mr Abriss may reached Homegrown Television Productions 94-20 66 Ave Forest Hills NY 11374 Top Gun 98 officially record books second year row AMA sponsored make-and-take Delta Dart program youngsters 10-14 years old As photos show however some latitude given Also second year row program carried out under guidance Pete Ferris Palm Beach Sky Hawks AMA Charter Club 1141 Sky Hawks provided instructors Frank Tiano Enterprises provided adhesives Palm Beach Polo provided facility Construction trimming models took place mornings mass launch Friday Saturday Sunday lead-off act half-time show day Recognition given participants Certificate Achievement AMA Medals awarded placing 1st 2nd 3rd up last down mass launch day would appear accompanying photos event success sincerest thanks Norm Rosenstock Palm Beach Sky Hawks being point man project planning attending Top Gun 99 Frank Tiano has invited AMA Delta Dart program back column starting take life its own based input have receiving members over country What nice about being coordinator have figure out use material effectively benefit concerned main goal writing column monthly seem get closer together time plant seeds minds readers am learning really good programs established around country no need reinvent wheel An example what am referring follows three very viable programs first example courtesy Harold Reuter Lake Orion Michigan Lake Orion Waldon Scripps Middle Schools feature unique program known Dragon Days other Wednesday classes dismissed 1220 pm teachers able participate Professional Development sessions tends leave some students unsupervised upon arriving home Dragon Days has offered chance students enjoy supervised activities afternoon until regular dismissal time Harold has instrumental presenting woodworking projects model building has donated time skills showing students build airplanes race cars bird houses As cost per student runs depending project Harold looks discounts offers advice supplies can found around town About 45 students usually participate Dragon Days Harold reports kids find self-esteem through sense accomplishment Michigan head out Rio Rancho New Mexico Jim Simpsons Radio Control Sailplane program involved 9-14 year old students Jim designed Sunrider Sailplane developed soaring school program order introduce plant seeds enjoyment model aviation todays youth Jim has interesting outlook todays youth quote Money deterrent interest person involved will find way get money equipment whatever Modern youth commonly wear $100 shoes own access computers Big fast loud very expensive planes drove RC back out country lack exposure primary factor lack junior participation half-dozen 10-year-old kids two-channel RC airplanes will cause old guys pick up pack up sometimes leave field Jims solution Sunrider six-footspan two-channel sailplane enlists instructors teach building flying utilizes flying sites close home such schools parks permission seeks parental support enlists parents program establishes peer groups because flying buddy next flying field importance Jim has found difficult ingredient competent willing instructors reason students taught instructors results have excellent Jims parting comment valuable lesson us take heed underestimate modern youth Theyre way smarter old people know last example productive program comes us Clement Germanier Glenbrook South High School Glenview Illinois Clement has secondary school teacher 34 years has also taught summer school class building flying Radio Control aircraft past 12 summers summer classes range 12 19 students summer class lasts three weeks meets daily 4Y2 hours Students learn build fly own airplanes very enthusiastic about program Financing comes parents supportive local hobby shops Skylarks RIC Club AMA Charter Club #272 has instrumental success program As Clement says Clubs have involved types programs succeed Students receive ied arts credit towards graduation requirements Additionally Clement meets students once week flying field remainder summer has students 154 Model Aviation club stay active until finish high school has other ideas contributors have quoted concerning future model aviation roles have play future will close months column couple photos Clement Germanier s classes SoundlMaclaughlin Continued page 153 operation sound mitigation steps will apply aircraft flown site caveat regarding current ISO ANSI recommendations municipal codes ordinances traceable An objective measure equivalent loudness specified whereas noise annoyance subjective cannot measured physical quantity descriptors sound factor its potential annoy someone including tonal content repetition rate familiarity listener listeners attitude toward activity emitting countless intangible features Ideally could measure degree annoyance scale accounts variables devise standards preclude exceeding some tolerability limit However have means may find sound four-stroke engine pleasing twostroke though perceived loudness may equal its sensible account difference standards noise mitigation quantify difference some factor rules favor fourstroke engines can rationally defended other perceptions might crop up discussions sound standards flying site easy effort establish workable guidelines become mired philosophizing about abstract nature annoyance caused sound suggest adopting applicable limits specified codes upper bound permissible sound level seems sensible must comply law minimum provide margin comfort law establishes threshold based measure correlates very well noise annoyance satisfactory people time have consider much additional margin need conforming desires of people. doesnt feel comfortable margin could form lumped n dBA below threshold specified law factors considering engine type operating speed etc column will identify what sound parameters other loudness have shown surveys contribute annoyance level broad populations will begin limits set recognized authority Adjustments provide comfort margin can discussed separately added once agreed upon will also discuss establishment site rules sound compliance specific power plant-related sound mitigation measures Reflect effort others put obtaining field molding suit purposes Isnt worth developing plan protect loss Failure plan planning fail st1998 155 Til next month MUSEUM CURATOR Immediate opening Museum Curator Job responsibilities include Collections management supervision exhibit research development public relations communications fund-raising grant writing staffing Museum including weekends Position forty 40 hours per week including weekend work Qualifications include 1 BA history Museum Studies related field equivalent work experience 2 Technical knowledge model building flying 3 Good rapport model industry 4 Excellent writing skills computer literacy 5 A minimum two years museum experience Please provide current resum letter interest Mary Hum Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 E Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 close business July 15 1q98 E-mail address mhurn@modelaircraftorg USAUSA • z~rj wiuui r Doug Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 787-7454 upcoming months will have various statements schedules taken audit report will provide opportunity see numbers better understand financial operations AMA particularly care about numbers will continue include humorous item enjoyment Two men beach Florida appeared regularly never talked just sat side side Finally day said used lumber business business went bad fire Thats ended up down second man didnt say anything minute two turned said used textile business flood Thats ended up down first man looked hack him asked start flood Below presented Statements Cash Flows 1997 1996 show money originated spent Details operations included statements will see future months THE ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS INC STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31 1997 AND 1996 OPERATING ACTIVITIES Increase net assets Adjustments reconcile increase net assets net cash provided operating activities Depreciation amortization Gain loss sales assets changes operating assets liabilities Receivables Inventory cost Prepaid expenses taxes Accounts payable accrued expenses Competition funds escrow Deferred membership revenue Deposits Net Cash Provided Operating Activities INVESTING ACTIVITIES Purchases property equipment Proceeds sales assets Deposits investment accounts 19971996 $ 911883 $ 236620 384228 5133 1290978 19506 10588 41567 54582 2024 227125 365191 70038 671849 19632 39676 96510 147577 1985 194462 100001 4iiQ12 221191 8300 3990031 504693 624345 1522001 Net Cash Used Investing Activities FINANCING ACTIVITIES Principal payments mortgage payable Principal payments capital lease obligations Collections mortgage note receivable Net Cash Used Financing Activities 61189432548 48627 23572 2011 45458 34551 160 7018879849 NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS Beginning year End year SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION Interest paid Income taxes paid SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES Equipment financed through capital lease obligations Mortgage note received connection sale real estate 728930635524 4408 $ 3308262$ 2579332 $ 83173$ 105215 20152600 74302-250000 Well hope wasnt too boring you have questions will happy discuss Until later Model Aviation ecticut / Maine Massachusetts / New Hampshire / Rhode Island / Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1828 781 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 AlIen Road Billerica MA 01821 -5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 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 E Greenmich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001 -2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1866 1997 NEPRO AWARDS BANQUET following information pictures furnished Bob Wallace AVP Ct 1997 Northeast Pylon Racing Association NEPRO awards banquet held Saturday November 22nd Bradley Ramada Inn Windsor Locks Connecticut Signifying conclusion another highly successful RC Pylon Racing season well attended annual gathering NEPRO members guests featured excellent can eat buffet professionally prepared slide show past racing seasons highlights cornucopia door prizes presentation awards musically accompanied slide show prepared Lloyd Burnham encompassed over 800 color slides arranged compressed 48 minute twin projector program racing season highlights comical incidents slide show requires dedicated photographic efforts several people during racing season hours editing composing has become banquet highlight An unexpected slide presentation prepared Mike Kristina Luzzi shown after main slide show comical theme Mike Kristina s show Lego man parody NEPROS Lloyd Burnham Ralph Rinaldi neither will ever play center NBA see slide show appreciate shame both slide shows shot presentation certainly worthy being reshown Thanks efforts Louis Barbara Schwab years banquet featured well over several thousand dollars worth door prizes including radio systems Airtronics Futaba Hitec donated radios basic entry level systems either Airtronics radio computerized type list door prize sponsors included Airtronics RIC Report Ernst Master Airserew Lee Mfg Flight Line hobbies Inc Zona Rocket City Boca Bearings HitecIRCD Lone Star Balsa Futaba Great Planes CB/Tatone LCS Performance Hobbypoxy Indy R/C K&B Mfg Du-Bro Sullivan Products Coverite Norvel Bob Smith Ind Powermaster Fuels Robart NEPRO considered finest regional Pylon Racing organization United States Races held late April through late September Connecticut Massachusetts New York area competitions include entry level NEPRO Quickie 500 racing well higher performance AMA Quickie 500 Quarter 40 Pylon Racing events NEPRO possesses finest upto-date safety communications race result equipment country fact NEPROs safety equipment such equipment presently use conforms present AIVIA guidelines regulations NEPROs racing equipment available free charge delivered race site club northeast area interested hosting Pylon Race flying field RC Pylon Racing northeast area best country NEPRO always welcomes newcomers interest Pylon Racing beginners experienced flyers alike additional information about NEPRO obtain free new member informational pack contact Lloyd Burnham 860 6449072 See races Model Aviation August1998 157 1997 Quickie 500 Fast Heat Time Winners l-r Ralph Rinaldi expert class Vance Sutton standard class 1997 Standard Class Champion Mike Luzzi daughter Kristina also caller Kristina awarded Caller Year trophy determined membership vote caller like Kristina could Mike lose 1997 Expert Class NEPRO Quickie 500 Winners I-r 3rd Lloyd Burnham 2nd Tom Rebenklau 5th Bob Wallace 1st Louis Schwab Missing photo 4th place finisher Bill Jensen 1997 Standard Class NEPRO Quickie 500 Winners l-r 1st Mike Luzzi 2nd Frank Hell 4th Russ Levy 5th Bob Settembro Missing photo 3rd place finisher Don Morgan 1997 Expert Class Champion Lewis Schwab wife Barbara Barbara winner NEPROs 1997 Most Appreciated Non-Member trophy dedicated efforts obtaining abundance sponsor donated door prizes • I111 LIUEE 1 1 — *New Jersey/ New York/ Europe Cou resident 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1308 zDey908 221-6899 Eve908 221-1666 Fax908 221-9297 decou @ idtnet Associate Vice Presidents Dave Babcock 445 Stoctrton Street Hghtstoocr NJ 08520-4501 Roy Brown USAE AFCENT CMR 460 Box 585 APO AC 09703 Vinceuliano teyhaweck Pd Rocky Pt NwvYerk NY 11778 Ray Joschkos 59 Liorrrgstorr Street St Jawes NY 11780 James M Lewis PO 81 Ogdenborg NY 13869-0081 Bob McKay 109W Edroard St. Iselan NJ 08830 Dave Mathewson Box 813 Cawillas NY 13031 Tom Murray 31 Voorhees Once Basking Ridge NJ 07920 Marlene Nikodem 407 Wllos Street Lockport NY 14094 Bill Poythress 2 Hewlock CooS Saugentres NY 12477 Adam Sattier 41 Perry Averrue Latham NY 12110-2433 Terry Terrenoire tOt Sroithtield Dr Endiceo NY 13780-4329 Frequency Coordinator Len Sauter 53 ArpoS Dr Oseego County Atyert FolIos NY 13088 315 598-8093 AVP Bob McKay great time March 24th attended 25th annual Roxhury Area Model Airplane Club building contest RAMAC has Gold Leader Club number years really knows put show Twenty-nine modelers brought 42 planes judged 6 others being shown display local school cafeteria hadnt seen such collection model aircraft years room full aircraft formidable task judges Pat Goldman Jean Schimmer handled registration chores judging event 9 certificates 28 trophies awarded coordinated effort part Bob Boswell Hans Huchradel John Goldman Doug Twaits Hal Eaton Mike Ramsey Al Young Wes Deetz Frank Costello Devin Osborne Carls Hobby Center John Goldman Dataspace Systems Inc Bill Schimmer donated trophies event end evening over 23 contestants walked away certificates trophies Gus Perez Wayne Modelers taking top honors 1st Scale trophy best non-MonoKote covering well trophies Best Show Modelers Choice Some skilled craftsmen attended RAMAC contest Thanks AVP McKay pictures Bill Schimmer write-up late April pleasure attend second annual Rockland County RC club Library show New City NY library venue event club decorates walls ceiling numerous display tables forms model aviation paraphernalia has three-position flight simulator set-up conducts AMA Cub building classes kids Outside weather permitting ample space some attention-grabbing helicopter demonstrations event well publicized library local press hit libraty patrons stopped look displays talk RCRC modelers present left impression library show such provides us excellent opportunity get hands-on community involvement sport flight simulator Cub building areas proved particularly attractive visitors Kudos CD Al Betancourt another job well done way Al has effective way assure maximum participation clubs members always some interesting items raffled end day paslicipate dont know what items might unless show up Two nice kits time Danny Landis F-4U Corsair RCRC library show Kate Powers Brendan Lauria Grace Powers Mark Powers show off completed AMA Cubs April 29th found Maryland Eastern States Free Flight Championships sizable contingent District II contestants Tom Higgs Higgs Brothers Farms provides space event personally sees plenty great food contestants As drove up site passed huge barbecue pit covered chicken fight way past aroma chef None other gracious host Tom has RC pilot about 6 years quick provide some ample acreage free flight folks ever gets out farming hell next Colonel Sanders Tom Higgs tending flock two-day event know District II entrants acquitted themselves well dont have final results Perhaps next month Pallet tweaks FlJ ship prior flight Master Matt Barr age 7 participating first-ever HLG contest 158 Model Aviation -tiIIsUIIE 1 1 ie] SE Ohio / Pennsylvania / West Virginia Bob Brown Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 Anseciate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Osurt Columbus OH 43229-2556 914 891-1943 Danid H Ellis 5261 DeWiS Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 304 776-1459 Nelsen Geuld 1944 Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103-9519 610 797-6597 Jehe Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 412 925-3266 Deneld Klnpp 637 Hamilton Coart Traype PA 19426-2356 610 409-0129 Frank Nell 9042 Normall Drive Dayton OH 45449 937 435-9332 Machew Tarnwski RR#3 Eno 294 Dogwood Drivo Drums PA 19222 717 622-0435 Jeseph S Vislay 1381 Cranuronk Drive PO 9oa 951 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Frequency Ceerdinater Jehe Cettle 1512 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fog PA t9754 Phone 717 297-9970 CLUB PROGRAM What cold winter night Duje Matenkosky coming club meeting night plan have some fun Duie Murrysville Pennsylvania traveled quite number clubs Pittsburgh area last winter Vintage Radio Control Show Included presentation escapement pulse equipment new used state too long ago accompany tales RC adventures brought some beautiful silk covered vintage aircraft well Duie tine master silk dope finish top off flies beauties vintage equipment everyday flying Thanks sharing wisdom Duie Duie Matenkosky entenains Pittsburgh Arcs Photo Dean Shaffer THE PITTSBURGH TAILSPIN SQUADRON Pittsburgh Tailspin Squadron FAC having Indoor handlaunch glider event Leechburg Pennsylvania AVP John Hathaway dropped visit Rich Blackham describes himself Benevolent Dictator gathered few members together last indoor event winter building background Catholic Activity Centerseveral National Indoor Records have set site Pittsburgh area modelers interested Free Flight may contact Rich Blackham 4991 Road Murrysville Pennsylvania 15668-96 15 Pittsburgh Tailspin Squadron Photo John Hathaway CLEVELAND CONTROLINE Wayne Buran has asked mention annual stunt contest Old time classic will flown Saturday August 22 PAMPA classes Sunday 23rd additional information contact Wayne Buran 405 Cottonwood Ct Avon Lake Ohio 44012 MAHONING COUNTY MODEL CLUB active clubs eastern Ohio Mahoning County Model Club held mall show Southern Park Mail Boardman Ohio Thanks Steve Smith following pictures provide examples fine aircraft display Steve Smith Cessna 310G Laser 200 Stearman built Mark Chopp INDOOR Great indoor sites extremely hard find Recently nine District III modelers enjoyed hospitality Western New York Free Flight Society Buffalo Bills practice facility new building could develop indoor mecca Buffalo area Buffalo Bills great indoor site Don Slusarczyk Vernon Neff Larry Mzik Tom Soya John Kagan Larry Loucks Chuck Slusarczyk brought home ten prizes Buffalo CLUB WORKERS backbone club work Without efforts membership would have considerably less Thank working e Ron Martin man club booth Hamburg Flea Market August 1998 159 Stephen Gerish Hog Bipe Delaware District Columbia / Maryland /Nortlr Carolina / Virginia Chuck Foreman Vice President 412 Pine Cone Ct Kill Devil Hill NC 27948 Phone 252 441-5855 Fax 252 441-6554 cforeman@modelaircraftorg Associate Vice Presidents George Abbott 8712 Westlake Court Raleigh NC 27613 Home Phone 919 848-6719 E-Mail GAbboH462@aolcom Robert E Babura 117 Otis Dr Severn MD 21144-1130 Home Phone 41D 969-9356 E-Mail bbabura@junocom Steve Moulton 2217 Johnstown Rd Chesapeake VA 23322 Home Phone 757 421-4545 Office Phone 757 431-6009 Fax 804 463-8411 E-Mail moultons @ mindspringcom Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Ave Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Home Phone 54D 943-1684 E-Mail tlyrrs@cfwcom John Stare 826 Marl Pit Rd Middletown DE 19709 Home Phone 302 376-7154 E-Mail vrcs38@aolcom Bliss Teague 625 5th Ave SW Hickory North Carolina 28602 Home Phone 336 324-2164 Office Phone 336 733-9228 E-Mail bliaateague@conninccom Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 910 488-5986 FLIGHT OF THE RAVEN some interesting E-Mail Bob Verhaeghe said am planning fly RIC float plane across Pamlico Sound non stop 1 will take off waters edge front house North Carolina follow along boat fast boat models fly fast intend land Silver Lake Ocracoke Island Outer Banks north Carolina knowledge has never done flying across Pamlico Sound distance about 37 statute miles hope late spring early summer year think would interest readers know going take place time being am calling Pamlico Challenge Flight Raven call plane Raven because initials RAV later plans develop Sounds like fun trip hope have pictures information attempt later GLENN DEAN FREDERICK MARYLAND Received letter Glenn Dean sounds like good idea thought some clubs District IV would like try idea Like AMA members am concerned about future hobby agree AMAs philosophy introducing model aviation young people thru education have suggestion another program AMA might pursue spring middle schools high schools around country sponsor science fairs Winners go compete regional state national international levels Local businesses major corporations alike sponsor awards variety categories As Army recruiter judge number fairs have always found number projects use model aviation investigate aeronautical principles suggestion promote model aviation recognizing outstanding achievements students use model aviation science fair project Give award recognizes best use model aviation equivalent prize could AMA youth membership subscription ModelAviation perhaps opportunity fly local club see primarily local effort promoted local AMA clubs volunteer judge local science fair present award AMA could assist promoting program local clubs aware existed AMA could also create certificate medal create prepaid membership club could buy advance also see AMA providing promoting sort award state national level am sure funding local AtvlA volunteers participate program would difficult AMA promotes decision significantly lower cost youth membership cost program could remain minimal potential gain exposure hobby would worth cost ASHEBORO AEROMODELERS Late 1996 group local model enthusiasts met deciding form club attempt locate develop flying field area Mr Lany Draugh certified Contest Director among group provided guidance developing club city time doing work improve condition old discontinued landfill help city manager personnel Recreation Public Works departments possible have grading clearing done could provide suitable flight location Once work completed grassed circle control line runway radio control club granted lease property keeping planned improvements beautification old landfill city agreed keep areas other circle runway mowed cleared lot work club members yet flying season coming will make great project feet will provide hours enjoyment both young old interested hobby model aircraft club grateful City Asheboro its personnel making use field possible keeping citys commitment foresighted work toward providing its citizens project will continuing program under Recreation Department City photo picture RVRC Friday Flyers enjoying pretty day particular Jake McVey AMA 388 kneeling next trademark Lou Andrews Aeromaster Jake has Roanoke Valleys corner stone model aviation since back 30s would load up bicycle free flight gear ride off field after school joined AMA # 388 after coming home WW II has experienced free flight control line escapement galloping ghost two tone pulse width reeds proportional monoplanes gliders giant scale two cycles four cycle gasoline So whatever model aviation want discuss Jake can kick airplane tires best After retiring hardware store also southwest Virginias best hobby shop Jake has enjoyed life Riley divides time between traveling USA lovely wife Kitty surf fishing Nags Head building flying models airplanes two wings round engines Beyond experience what makes Jake special willingness help fellow modeler model club usually first arrive first volunteer last leave because Jake McVey modelers like him AMA todays largest special interest group aviation Roanoke Valley fortunate have such cornerstone salute Jake TWIN COUNTY EAGLES BIG BIRD FLY-IN photo shows flight line Big Bird Fly-In hosted Nash County R/C Flyers April 25th 1998 Lots friendly folks event CD AB Gentry did good job running show RIVER CITY RADIO CONTROL CLUB photo mall show put River City Radio Control Club located Elizabeth City NC club interested tn tncreasing membership good way mall show Thats month dont forget take kid flying Model Aviation HALL McCLUNG ROANOKE VALLEY RIC CLUB m si kI 11 LI UU labama / Florida/ Georgia / Mississippi / Puerto Rico / South Carolina / Tennessee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Aaenae Birmingham AL 35205 Phone 205322-2127 FAX 205 252-2654 E-mail jemcneill@junocom WEB-PAGE hSpI/wwwscottnet/ama Associate Vice Presidents Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Pensacola FL 32514 Wilkelmina Chlhasa 2826 Arbor Place Knaoniile TN 37917 John G Cooper 4788 Cloister Cone Memphis TN 38118 James Alvis 5426 Melmood Orion Jackson MS 39211 Michael Gregory 305 Rockmont Rd Greenville SC 28815 William T Haymood 4 Robin Circle Foley AL 36535 Karl Hensel 383 Briarwood #42 Meridian MS 39305 Louise Izzo 296 Hontridge Way Winteraprings FL 32708 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornlen N Charieston SC 29405 Chris Joiner 85 Lee Rd 238 Phenia City AL 36867 Dr Johe Martin 2180 Tigertail Ann Miami FL 33133 Tom MOrris 327 Poehla Pass Anniston AL 36206 George Perryman 3644 Lake Smyma GA 30082 Clifford Scholetield 4138 NW 33rd Place Gainesnille FL 32606 Melvin Sires 781 Eoardman Rd Aiken SC 28803 Frank Tiano 15300 Estancia Lane West Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Duzer 3604 N River Rd. Gainesnille GA 30506 Lee Wehster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Joseph Micalizzi HC 866 Boo 10397 Fajardo Puerto Rico 00738 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fields 183W Strickland Rd interlaosen FL 32148 Phone 904 654-2517 RC Contest Coordinator Kenneth Blackwett 207W Sandoreek Rd Enterprise AL 36330 Phone 334 347-4721 Display Coordinator Russell Mobely 5636 Woodnalley Rd NE Thomson GA 30824 Phone 708 597-9783 Computer Science Technology Expert Tom Rhodes 9 New York Blvd Beverly Hills FL 34465 Phone 382 827-0674 1352 795-2362 No pictures time Too words Enough words 4 pages just Council meeting No REPORT Why? Because YOU have responded poii told No longer necessary Now Hdqrs issues complete report didnt before thing coming out meeting long discussion about giving stuff away District help members clubs finality OK items create myself like Robts Rules Order books tapes like Airplanes Fly etc OK item sale Hdqrs raise revenue creates conflict FLASH. George Walker wanted tape Airp fly! mailed also free Model Aviation mag month Director Parks & Rec Dept Largo Fla asked meeting Response immediate Pres Dave Brown & Exec Director Joyce Hager said Take out annual budget $1 2/yr did have local Parks Director breathing over club field need same thing write Ill cant think better way spend annual budget Dist VP has good something.. Couple other things before leave Council meeting business! Dist V resident Gil Fireagle writes us dont appreciate good got search real inside mood Council beyond sanitized reporting Good shot Gil Giant Scale discussed Also IMAA organization Internl Miniature Airc Assn Someone mentioned haggling currently going inside IMAA Special Interest Group response IMAA good thing Special Interest Groups can run Nats events Fun-Flys good anybody because know live stuff said District Ive lot Fun-Flys featuring e larger flyers belong IMAA use IMAAs safety rules etc Therefore field wide open IMAA bring flyers clubs family can predict in-fighting will end within IMAA people will end happily Because everybody wants same thing want fly planes peace quiet Ill run out space page before get everything have tell something AMA discovered Special Interest Groups could run own business best better AMA 1974 council meeting Lake Charles La first SIG NFFS Free Flight John Worth said Lets try year SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP well look next year year later concept unqualifiedly successful didnt bother look back Class C events mentioned Class C can ANYTHING Giant Scale etc Dave Brown mentioned pure CONTESTS less less Today get-togethers fun just fly plane notion strikes ratses issue Should keep status CONTEST DIRECTOR change EVENT DIRECTOR create new EVENT DIRECTOR type parallel Contest Director What think? Let hear Now READ Its important Show Club Editor Club Pres PLEASE just skip words look pictures everybody has computer more now have District V WEB PAGE coming right out Bham have 10 megabytes need Enough flash 1 page 318 AMA Clubs Dist V same time Tell Editor can put page WEB newsletter can show name officers meet etc ALSOa page heralding upcomtng Fly-In Put map choose plan group states alphabetically WEB PAGE http/wwwscottnetkama Bob Garrett Nashville wants tell Bill Sharp 81 still greasing runway wants freq monitor Bob thats what Dorothy Fields Shes Dist freq coordr address phone above Russell Mobely Display Coordinator Address above Will mail back drop AMA Mall Show have new feature help Dist V members having trouble computer now have expert Computer Science Technology Mr Tom Rhodes #9 NY Blvd Beverly Hills Fla 34465 phone 352 527-0674 E-mail tomr@xtalwindnet Tom best Ive ever seen Hes free Troubles call him think told 2 ladies went out street Muncie md found batch Robts Rules Order discount price have stack Free catching fast Use run club meeting want Up Following urged publish meeting minutes Bob Garrett Nashville Phil Veatch Phil Greeberg So Fla John Tudor co-founder KCRC Nashville BARCS member Ken Lewis Fairhope Al John Agnew & sons Michael & Brian delete minutes John Diegelman E-mails no minutes rundown Waste space Ive modeling 60 yrs what AMA management does holds no interest Insurance & freq counts Majority modelers flyers less 5% care about contest AMA management ? Oh yes following want Roberts Rules now mailed James Nohsey Union C TN Ed Lipps Port Charlotte FL Chas Whetsel Morristown TN George Cliff Punta Gorda Time out. thanks Ms Kathy McMahon Gadsden mailing excellent newsletter.. further gossip. Don Kreis Largo FL has located local club Clearwater Pinellas Flying Club might let him Let give report calling AMA Hdqrs inquire about someones current membership identify yourself Club officer talking membership department will tell whether so-and-so current member AMA has explained lady other end phone will honor 3 names time will courteous polite would like thank Editor George Mello Club Pres Dee Miller Club Sec Keith Hunt Polk County Imperial RC Club Fla bringing membership department policy forward told CUSTOMER SERVICE number can call 1-800-4359262 membership info video HOW AIRPLANES FLY hit Clubs like 18/2 minute tape John Walsh Pres Atlanta Drone Soc wants mailed want club write call & Ill send tape explains aerodynamics real airplane good tape dont have belong club get live Dist V qualify very highest honor AMA can bestow Chartered Club AWARD OF EXCELLENCE Two clubs District qualified recognized Council 2 weeks ago Knox County Radio Control Society Knoxville Tenn Conley Flyers RC Club Georgia Pictures will follow very high honor two very deserving Clubs st 1998 161 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 5 Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Parenti 1920 Buckingliam Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Worden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indiana Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Bussell 5000W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 -3108 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Box 308 Burgle KY 40310 606 748-5834 Missouri Bob Underwood 32 Hollandbush Ct St Charles Mo 63304 Eve 314 939-3394 Ken Booher 1016 North East Barnes Dr Lees Summit MO 64086 816 524-7307 Frequency Coordinator Cal Orr RR 1 Box 1236 Higginsville MC 64037 660 584-6284 Fax 660 584-6285 Webmaster Gary Parenti 11001 Martindale Dr Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 531-9556 hop//wwwcsamiitedu/amadist6/indexhtm Executive Council met May 2nd 3rd half day Sunday devoted discussion flying sites problem securing and/or keeping flying sites real problem solutions differ greatly coast coast VP reported club district has permanent committee looks new sites time Leasing site private public landowners quite popular some areas other areas tend have public fields anyone allowed fly proper credentials Let know what clubs thoughts About 900 2500 clubs have reported location flying field hope soon can locate fields District VI several clubs have web pages have posted directions map field Calls received members moving traveling asking directions nearest field Does club have guest privileges comment should thought about clubs proactive relations neighbors landowners seem have least problems Jacksonville IL Club #1328 Jacksonville Propkickers six members show up planes annual tether plane contest Picture shows flight line Clockwise have Gene Nevins Sukhoi Brian Wards Silver Delta F-16 Bob Tendick Roger Russells Racer Charlie McCormicks P 51 John Hunters Ultimate John Althoffs Sidewinder next three pictures show order Grand Champion Gene Nevin firing up Sukhoi third place John Althoff Sidewinder John Hunter Ultimate Biplane anyone out ready challenge group Universe Championship Pictures text Gene Nevin Muncie IN Club #840 Munsee Skychiefs nothing crowds recent Mall Show handouts spectators building trainer raffle members kept busy see handout table AMA information modeling magazines taking good picture display really great way show off hobby Most everyone walked stopped quite often asked question two have Mr Mystery Greg Prater club President center Reggie Sewell hard work trainer MaIm Guy Mclntire assembling fuselage Gary Bussell AVP supplied pictures information comments show great success club-built trainer came out looking like picture box Well done guys Model Aviation / Michigan / Minnesota Wisconsin Dave Gish Vice President 5435 St Hwy 99 Wapello IA 52653 319 766-2202 goflyl @lisconet Associate Vice Presidents Joe Campopiano 3709 SW 4th St Des Moines IA 50315 Bud Gorman Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Joe llass 5394 English Drive Troy Ml 48098 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Thomas D Lazar 435 Hubbell St Marshall WI 53559-9409 Bill MilIar 712 Grand Ave Petoskey Ml 49770 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail Norlh Lindstrom 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 Cant believe another month has gone Time flies youre having fun Just returned May EC meeting subjects discussed Flying Sitesobtaining retaining considerable amount time spent subject final results will published later However want ask DistVIJ Clubs please get touch having problems whatsoever subject dont wait until last minute field has lost because action taken soon enough lot help available Speaking help send E-mail would please include phone number Most time want discuss subject Ive found its too difficult via E-mail help please Below two photos RC plane came out kit form back 1956-57 58 utilized compound escapement allowed L R rudder kick up elevator anyone knows name plane manufacturer please let know New Years Day troupe Central Iowa Aeromodlers set out commemorative flight old field east Ames new field north Cambridge Statistics aircraftclub trainer powerOS 40 pilotMark Taylor spottersDwight Bouvette Mark John Schoeneman windSW 15-20 mph ground speedapprox 40 mph duration flight22 mm resultstotal success Photo Denny Goodrich photo group Washburn High School aircraft design students built flew Gentle Lady Sophisticated Lady sailplanes believe school located Bloomington Minnesota thanks members Minnesota Radio Control Soaring Society helped endeavor Photo William Igoe Talk about foam wings above pictured aircraft all-foam version SR-71 Blackbird Twin OS 20s supply power Model built member Sodhusters ClubMerlin Mo Gorowsky Mo reports top speed 70-90 mph Photo Bill Friedlander RC pilots please pay attention Want try something new Build yourself rubber-powered model fly evening early morning RC birds rest think will find very rewarding Cole Palen Old Rheinbeck fame big advocate building flying rubber-powered models picture what can considered very good transmitter impound frequency control area Notice frequency scannera must event involved typical club weekend flying session out district credit must given RC Air Command sponsors Benefit Airshow Labor Day weekend Muscular Dystrophy Association Keep photos stories coming Bye * August1998 163 Arkansas / Louisiana / New Mexico / Oklahoma Texas Sandy Frank Vice President 105 N Brazos St Weathertord TX 76086-3207 Phone/Fax 817599-7131 E-mail sfrank69@ airmailnet http//wwwama-dist-80r9 George Aldrich 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 210 656-2021 Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 817 662-5587 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 126- SE 35 Oklahoma City OK 73129 405 634-5331 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 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 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 817 467-9211 Use Internet required AMA membersbut District VIII web address http/wwwama-dist-8org will give access regional modeling information months ahead other sources modeling info Towards enhanced communication within AMA District VIII please have chartered club designate Internet liaison contact person listed above web site Recently short notice cancellation event due military rescheduling facilityclubs Internet liaison instantaneously notified Several reminders new District VIII services Voluntary date registering nonflying non-sanctioned events eliminate unintentional overlapping being handled contest coordinator Mr Lee though event may competition nor flying nor sanctioned please register Bill voluntarily avoid conflicts receive free advertising event district web site billlee@cleafcom 2200 Rte2 Chandler TX 75758 2 Free video lending program chartered clubs registry guest speakerscontact Mr Locke 903 792 -3343 jdlocke@gtenet catalog free rental information listed wwwama-dist-8org 3 Free reprints redundant on-board power system send self-addressed stamped legal size envelope Dr Sandy Frank above address Editorial mature audiencesduring travels throughout district some have told no way required join association academy participate model flying Southerners somewhat rebellious within District VIII Obviously correctsome just go somewhere alone fly models perfectly content vast majority modelers otherwise go out flying site am may fly 2 3 times just go back home others out field may still just fly 2 3 times usually stay socialize extended time flying reason gathers us together AIVIA glue bonds modelers together! know definition Academy Funk Wagnallsa learned society advancement arts sciences AIvIA far magazine competition rules scheduling organizer separate services renders AIVIA glue bonds modelers together! Personally have member almost 40 years know life hobby would have different never have AMA am sure life has enriched association belonging ACADEMY hope thrives continues advance arts sciences aeromodeling AMA glue bonds modelers together! brings us together through sanctioning advertising gatherings events locally regionally academy gathers us together Listing within competition non-flying section publication cheapest best sources advertising event finding other events attend YOU membership own showcase Museum flying facility located Indiana plan schedule events magnitude could held such academy Someday plan visit showcase facility attend gatherings Homecoming/Grand Event Nats Gathering Eagles II other happening could produced likes ACADEMY AMA glue bonds modelers together! seek assistance input Please let know what right let know what needs improved within AMA Let know what additional services would like see AMA provide Please insure receive copy clubs newsletter AMA glue bonds modelers together! Note some philosophy above editorial gleaned association late Johnny Clemensa personal friend modelers president AMA previous District VIII Council member Flying Fun Fellowship Sandy Frank Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents Hobbypark Dallas TX April 1998Richard Stubblefield Houston winner $1000 FAI GIL Combat meet Entrants attended throughout United States Attendees Bossier City LA swap meet auction L R Al Milligan Keith Steele Floyd Harp Johnny Voight Daniel Young day long indoor activity fun event pit crew Tom Fluker Sr & Jr launched Joe Mckinse Dallas Hobbypark Seen ToledoApril 1998the IMAA display booth two very active District VIII modelers Mr Rip Holderidge Dallas left Mr Charlie Stevens Houston AMAAVP current Board Directors member IMAA nationally Colorado North Dakota / South Dakota / Wyoming Russ Miller Vice President P0 Box 128 Solan ND 88570 Days 701 445-3332 Evanings 701 220-3180 Fax 701 445-3323 F IIrmiller338@aolcom Associate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Troy Lapp 1609 Main St Will jaton ND 58801 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Mike Weidner 6535 Foxdale Circle Colorado Springs CO 8091 9-1788 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Monthly notes district VP some articles caught attention reviewed monthly newsletters Needless say columnsjust did make column month have anything interest club forward material address publication few pictures article needed appreciated following articles great ideas interesting ideas may work club flying field Wichita Radio Control Club WRCC News monthly has thank-you letter complimenting participation relationship Kansas Aviation Museum museum thanks support encourages club offer suggestions ideas preservation aviation heritage Topeka Control Line Association Top Class News magazine has directions map flying field great idea few clubs follow helps fliers visitors find use flying field Denver RC Eagles Eagles Edition describes adopt-a-highway cleanup program 2 mile stretch Parker Road may take some extra work clubs part great community state relations great way create lasting impression public Rapid City Propbusters Radio Control Club Prophuster has neat idea get some interesting things monthly sheet have special page dedicated previous year past clubs history very interesting reading thoughts things 1960 intriguing Neat idea Casper Airmodlers Flightline post following Dan Rea 2nd vice president has after much work completed projected started get some new books model aviation Natrona County Library club supplied cash donation library matched tt order books discount now have books way club will listed donor books Hats off club another neat idea District IX clubs could get partnership going local libraries Denver JEFCO Modelers Jefco Flyer have club officers Park Liaison important keep relationship tact park service types avenues help promote keep flying sites Hats off Club keeping park servtce mind informed Colorado Springs Pikes Peak RC Club newsletter mentions Boy Scout Night club sponsors special night scouts come visit meeting also chance see airplanes learn about club activities Great exposure newcomers hobby model airplanes Edgewater Colorado Model Museum Flying Club/SAM Chapter#1/FAC Squadron 55 has interesting article concerning plans Jim Adams states letter really enjoyed plans newsletter have looked years set plans Cessna 120 140 no avail would also like have good set plans Consolidated PBY am wishing would like set construction drawings Lockheed C141 Loadstar Anyone having information forward Kirk Kirkham 2909 Eaton Street Edgewater Co 80214 Phone 303-2375093 Johnson County Kansas RC Barnstormers newsletter Fly Paper have great idea Safety Tips Pilots 11 will have completed successful radio equipment ground check before first flight new repaired model 21 will fly model aircraft presence spectators until become qualified flier unless assisted experienced helper 31 will preform initial turn after takeoff away pit spectators areas will thereafter fly over pit spectator areas unless beyond control 4 established will abide safety rules flying site use will willfully deliberately fly models careless dangerous manner 4Legacy/Worth Continued page 152 honoring selected individuals Pioneers Banquet Ball State University Muncie event will need buy banquet ticket advance mail payment AMA again no invitation required everyone welcome within limits banquet hall capacity because first-come firstserved event no assurance banquet tickets will available very close event date sure being able take part historical event need commit relatively earlyprobably month two advance need ask AMA send Pioneers information package will have details procedures help part special weekend Whos coming Well already have some famous international personalities guest list Henry J Nicholls England will celebrate birthday Museum 11th Ron Moulton also England Gordon Burford Australia have also confirmations existing Hall Fame members such past AMA Presidents John Patton Maynard Hill Dolly Wischer Hurst Bowers think Ben Shereshaw will possibly Bill Winter health permitting Most newly elected 1998 Hall Famers will officially receive HOF plaques plus may several dozen specially recognized Pioneersthose have nominated Hall Fame yet elected will grand reunionmuch like 1996 Celebration Eagles perhaps bigger st1998 165 • I] [e TU 1 t Arizona / California Hawaii / Guam / Nevada Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone 602 708-0222 E-mail richh@primenetcom htlpi/wwwama-1 acorn/ama Glenn Caner Walnut Creek California 510 933-2086 Michael Harrington Kaneohe Hawaii 808 239-6682 Gary Hover Visalia California 209747-0287 Kal Jensen Reno Nevada 702 329-6430 John Krohn Whittier California 310 692-4177 Bob Reynolds Tucson Arizona 520 296-8183 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner Sacramento California 916 362-1962 See laat montha column additional AVPa coordinatorsl Doing what loved Harris Lee R seen posing Event Committee 1996 US Scale Masters held Mesa Arizona Harris will remembered life lived distinguished naval aviator national hero loving father dedicated modeler District X AMA aeromodeling have lost very dear friend avid supporter model aviation April 30 1998 Harris Alexander Lee lost struggle cancer slipped surly bonds earth now dancing laughter-silvered wings Harris born Perley Minnesota June 14 1922 moved Burbank California 1942 worked Lockheed attended USC late 1942 joined Navy flew Hellcats South Pacific Harris returned war hero earning Distinguished Flying Cross numerous Air Medals 1946 through 1956 Harris worked Hollywood special effects / movie set industry worked original Titanic vessel Desert Fox other well known productions Harris gained love scale model building 1956 Harris joined brother Don residential construction business contractor Orange County until retirement 1988 Harris undoubtedly best known fellow modelers founder US Scale Masters Harris founded Scale Masters organization 1980 past eighteen years US Scale Masters its regional qualifiers have gained worldwide acclaim Over years event has grown become prestigious scale modeling events country success event due no small part Harris personal dedication commitment Harris truly believed model aviation building scale models sharing love sport/hobby should first foremost Fun concept has always part Scale Masters Harris spirit lives know will always heart scale model builder Harris survived two sons Kirk Scott grandchildren many friends life life countless modelers have blessed much fuller having known Harris Alexander Lee will sorely missed Harris last request dream live lieu sending flowers asked contributions made Harris name US Scale Masters Assn Inc 21952 Airport Rd Aurora OR 97002 Till next time. Keepem safe Keepem flyn District X hosts fifth annual National Retail Hobby Store Assn Annual Convention April 27-30 fabulous Las Vegas NV NRHSA members gather year share business ideas experiences marketing information help ensure success hobby industry goal stated NRHSA President Walt Throne bring retailers over country together order foster exchange information common us Information will assist retailers finding ways increase sales least amount expense effort 140 retail stores represented years convention far successful ever work no play makes very dull convention NRHSA annual meeting Pictured above President Walt Throne presides over Wednesday night Hawaiian Luau association members Al Fuchfen L Joe Stanton go out enjoy evening 166 Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents Jim Martin Pukalani HI wife spent third Christmas Panama City Panama visiting daughter meeting Central American modelers Pictured Adalbert Alguero wife Lourdes Panama City model Quickie Chepo Panama Jim District X would like pass thanks Adalbert warm welcome Kokua help taking Jim around meet Panamanian flyers Pictured Asociacion Pananmena De Aermodelismo flying site Cocoli Panama Jim Martin family opportunity tour several flying sites around Panama City area given very warm welcome Panamanian modelers Jim found modelers around world speak common language share same common bond love model aviation El] ki 1 [s Diu 211 is] bE Alaska / Idaho / Montana / Oregon Washington McCollough Dresident P0 Box 13090 Porland 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 59101 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Reeves Lippincolt 4400 Gray Wolt Dr Wasilla AK 99654 Mike Hazel 1073 Windemere Dr NW Salem OR g73Q4 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Boa 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Snaer 781 Lillonet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 146th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Northwest AMA Show Team left Bruce Graham Tom Schwartz Team Manager Sam Franklin Gwynn Meyers Charlie Wilcox Don Loewen Mark Erickson Jim Grey Markas Mann Betty Grey Noel Keefer Ronda Bryant Frank Bryant Art Ward Spencer Manlove Newsletter Editor sent announcement Missoula Big Sky Thunderbirds R/C Clubs Float Plane Fly-in July 25-26 1998 Frenchtown Pond near Missoula Frenchtown Pond State Park has nice artificial lake usually calm great place fly floats Bring family friends come join us day fun Flying will start about 900 am continue until 400 pm Hamburgers potluck will available starting noon Saturday coming out town will feed voluntary donations cover expenses will accepted Picnic tables shelter available will no charge flyNo prizes no competition just fun Following flying evening pot luck will held Thunderbird Field Bring own meat barbeque grocery store nearby Dry camping will permitted T-bird field Friday Saturday nights event going pond T-Bird Field will open both days Rules flyers will register show AMA membership card Also planes must have successfully flown before event flight tests can made 700 am 900 am Frenchtown Pond State Park next visible Interstate 90 Take exit 89 go about mile half west frontage road park gate Important Note Dogs allowed premises park cars Call Clarence Almen 406 543-7024 Spencer Manlove 549-8357 additional information Graham Hicks sent sad note Grande Ronde Bush Pilots lost first president Loren Blanchard age 87 two weeks ago Loren incredible modeler though did fly much built shop equipment discarded washing machine motors scrap metal once built neat little smoke fluid pump out 38 shell casing l5v motor old shaver made red banner towed Nampa meet two years ago took third Sportsman Well miss him Charlie Willcox provided couple photos following words about Northwest AMA Show Team enjoyment flying Show Team let public know about hobby its diversity have pilots fly pattern planes like Goldberg 300 have flying car PorscheTM Broom Hilda Flying Witch working flying dog house oddities fun make fly have scale airplanes flown crowds seem enjoy much anything fly have plane compartment carries either candy parachutist Kids love Candy Bomber also has lights fly night Show Team Float Festival go Strawberry Festival Vashon Island public turns out see us used some planes cars witch along local clubs airplanes parade Festival have lot fun flying shows people letting public get hands Buddy Box Heres photos Evergreen 97 Nelson Scotts photo Bill Currys Gary Parkers Stropp Albatroses regard Albatros seems Gary Parker Joe Topper have purchased Proctor line plan retssue DVa Jenny Along recent Sopwith 11/2 Strutter release will adding some Golden Age aircraft line Bob Benjamin gets ready fly Electric powered Stinson Ed Lamb announced First Annual Eagle Squadron NW Free Flight Scale Champs Sept 5-7 Harts Lake Prairie meet will include Jimmie Allen Event FAC Thompson/Greve Combined FAC Poers Scale Gas-Electric-CO2 combined FAC Peanut Scale FAC Rubber Scale FAC Jumbo Scale information Contact CD Ed Lamb 15911 SE 42nd P1 Bellevue WA 98006-18 15 425 747-7806 edsplace @worldnetattnet st 1998 167
Edition: Model Aviation - 1998/08
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A Academy Model Aeronautics ANws 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Executive Council Meeting Highlights 135 SW As HistoryPast Present Future John Worth Motions made May 2-3 1998 Executive Council meeting motions belo unofficial minutes Minutes gil official u approved th Council MOTION moved W De Cou II seconded R Miller IX have Doug Holland Dave Brown contact Anita Northrop immediately express strong interest pending Dougs validation financial information provided AMA MOTION passed 12 yes II IV V VI VII VIII IX X XI EVP NAA 1 no III MOTION II moved D Holland EVP seconded J MeNeill V postpone consideration funding Mile Square until June 1998 Executive Council meeting MOTION passed 9 yes IV V VI VII VIII IX XI EVP NAA 4 no II III X Note this item placed agenda June 15 1998 meeting MOTION III moved J MeNeill V seconded R Hanson X authorize President Executive Vice President purchase IMS Show up slOOK intent running conjunction Western States Modelers Association MOTION passed 9 yes II IV V VI VII VIII X EVP attendance III IX XI NAA History involves both events people Sometimes its matter what happened other times its matter involved often its combination factors example sometimes history made someone several people doing something very special such Maxwell Bassett won 1932 National Model Airplane Championships gasoline-powered engine competition event previously dominated rubber-powered models happening shared Bill Brown designer maker engine changed history model aviation forever because never again would gas engine-powered models compete directly national competition against rubber power Another significant history-making aeromodeling achievement winning first Nationals Radio Control event Good brothers 1936 time Radio Control highly specialized activity engaged very few experimenters using homemade equipment model designs Since time Radio Control model flying has evolved huge aeromodeling activity involving hundreds thousands dollars maybe millions using mostly commercial ready-to-use equipment flown mostly models produced kit Almost Ready-To-Fly form Along way other examples individuals have achieved national attention recognition being elected Model Aviation Hall Fame through performance achievements publicity over yearseven yet achieving Hall Fame statushave also gained recognition largely via publication activities model press way another have come learn about contributions history aeromodelingwhat happened way back recently way now process have gotten indications what can expect least part future have seen instance turbine enginesin just past 10 yearshave come reliable now source model propulsion Based history can expect such engines will become numerous cheaper smaller Less certain present although clarification should forthcoming soon personalities will become famous history developing aspect model aviation suggests interesting thought As technological progress proceeds part segment history making may may directly involved its happening lifetime therefore observers historical development turn means us will able look back some years now remember developed involved Very likely names too familiar us now will much better known before long will probably learn some will nominated selection election some future year Hall Fame looking ahead therefore what may happen future can gain perspective what happening year recognize model aviation pioneers new crop Hall Famers September Celebration Eagles II event Muncie Indiana Think about can part history making being event person can actually meet talk perhaps share dinner some already famous deeds events past Focus two key dates Friday September 11th Saturday September 12th 1998 evening 11th will having Pioneers Party AMA Museum Everyone invited no chargeno invitation necessary next evening 12th will continued page 165 152 Model Aviation HQ See Page 192 resident neighboring field has made noise complaint against club will respond have adequately prepared chances keeping field very good begin scrambling prepare response field may become another statistic disturbing trend message must come across well aware local community standards regarding nuisance due noise have taken appropriate steps ensure can comply standards have controls monitoring place demonstrate compliance complaint has no merit However going take much just saying words Whoever decides whether will allowed continue flying has guided conclusion complaint has no merit based what have prove AIVIA Sound Committee supports acquiring means have right answers should right fly come question Sound Committee Mission Statement Prevent loss offlying fields arising adverse community reaction sounds model aircraft emit Simple goai statement isnt So Put man moon much done orderly systematic successful approach accomplishing mission depends efforts Individuals clubs need control sound emissions maintain harmony neighbors AMA hobby suppliers have stake responsibility some work Sound Committee will defining arguing revising tasks deciding should allocated Sometimes will obvious should doing what sometimes can say up hobby suppliers provide quieter power plants realistic Consumers must demonstrate ready market quieter power plants smart providers will make available will such issues approach evolves Actually problem responses have evolving losing flying fields faster new ones being established acceptable working together can change What prevailing sound emission standards locale know congratulations Most dont know what point sound crosses line innocuous nuisance public official landowner sitting judgment over noise complaint against club probably doesnt know either may need inform him leads first tasks learning community standards have comply should task must done local level standards uniform across boundaries political subdivisions National international standards provide recommendations always used used have usually tailored some degree committee can provide some guidance finding standards possibly fill some details wouldnt feasible AMA Its usually club effort could cooperative effort among clubs same area Public ordinances building codes usual sources regarding noise nuisance standards community municipalities codes available on-line accessible via Web other cases phone calls and/or trips library city/county administration centers may required San Diego County call number Noise Control listed county government section telephone directory got quick response including copy pertinent sections county codes ordinances applicable code well-drafted traceable standards recommended American National Standards Institute ANSI Sound level limits specified one-hour average dBA levels limits range 40-65 dBA hour average depend such factors timeof-day zoning area limit levels apply property line bit different building codes specify levels allowable location noise-sensitive site residence school hospital etc building code seems thoughtful regard ordinance does differentiate whether adjoining property noise-sensitive vacant example should serve model what look permissible level should quantified preferably average over specified period time universally recognized units eg one-hour equivalent dBA level Leq permissible level usually specified receptors location source level may defined property line sensitive location some standard distance source ordinance such little room legal wrangling evidence presented properly will either compliant will Designing club rules compliance community standards straightforward case will cover details upcoming column communities codes regarding sound nuisance written vague terms loud annoying sounds prohibited Whether compliance difficult demonstrate contest up whim official stands judgment situation community must provide quantitative definition local community standards sell public official interpretation may seem formidable task involves legwork legal technical skill Persons public office legal arenas tend swayed precedent authority logic science following course action suggested 1 sound ordinances locale too vague useful try moving up step two public hierarchy Look applicable provisions county state codes possibly ordinances neighboring communities 2 Obtain copy ANSI Standard S1240-]990 Sound Level Descriptors Determination Compatible Land Use extract fill blanks local codes document contains guidelines enforceable law widely recognized authoritative 3 sound survey site suiTounding noise-sensitive locations determine ambient sound level sound generated model flying activity does contribute significantly raising ambient level will have good argument compliance local standards recording sound meter required expensive instruments can rented will needed few days clear understanding communitys sound emission standards fundamental other steps will take control Someone clubofficers committee established address issueneeds develop understanding prepared sell club members outsiders Sensible standards apply particular flying site will derived community standards will constraints Continued page 155 August1998 153 999- 9 Mike Stokes AMA Education Coordinator 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 months column will focus some very positive happenings around country will hopefully plant ideas others pick up will start congratulating Roanoke Valley Radio Control RVRC Club being latest recipient AMA Youth Education Stipend YES Grant RVRC under guidance club president Marshall McClung has teamed up Roanoke Valley Governors School Mr Bill Saunders establishing Aerodynamics Elective syllabus look forward receiving Marshalls reports passing membership through column received nice informative letter Don Ross AMA 6834 response request information aiding acquiring indoor flying sites Don informed Mr Alan Abriss produced video entitled Silent Magic might prove very helpful looking locate acquire indoor site contacted Mr Abriss have received copy video reviewed dealing directly acquisition indoor sites gives viewer realistic presentation what takes place indoor models fascinating captivating Silent Magic would make excellent visual aid formal request indoor site price 18-minute video $17 plus $3 shipping handling Mr Abriss may reached Homegrown Television Productions 94-20 66 Ave Forest Hills NY 11374 Top Gun 98 officially record books second year row AMA sponsored make-and-take Delta Dart program youngsters 10-14 years old As photos show however some latitude given Also second year row program carried out under guidance Pete Ferris Palm Beach Sky Hawks AMA Charter Club 1141 Sky Hawks provided instructors Frank Tiano Enterprises provided adhesives Palm Beach Polo provided facility Construction trimming models took place mornings mass launch Friday Saturday Sunday lead-off act half-time show day Recognition given participants Certificate Achievement AMA Medals awarded placing 1st 2nd 3rd up last down mass launch day would appear accompanying photos event success sincerest thanks Norm Rosenstock Palm Beach Sky Hawks being point man project planning attending Top Gun 99 Frank Tiano has invited AMA Delta Dart program back column starting take life its own based input have receiving members over country What nice about being coordinator have figure out use material effectively benefit concerned main goal writing column monthly seem get closer together time plant seeds minds readers am learning really good programs established around country no need reinvent wheel An example what am referring follows three very viable programs first example courtesy Harold Reuter Lake Orion Michigan Lake Orion Waldon Scripps Middle Schools feature unique program known Dragon Days other Wednesday classes dismissed 1220 pm teachers able participate Professional Development sessions tends leave some students unsupervised upon arriving home Dragon Days has offered chance students enjoy supervised activities afternoon until regular dismissal time Harold has instrumental presenting woodworking projects model building has donated time skills showing students build airplanes race cars bird houses As cost per student runs depending project Harold looks discounts offers advice supplies can found around town About 45 students usually participate Dragon Days Harold reports kids find self-esteem through sense accomplishment Michigan head out Rio Rancho New Mexico Jim Simpsons Radio Control Sailplane program involved 9-14 year old students Jim designed Sunrider Sailplane developed soaring school program order introduce plant seeds enjoyment model aviation todays youth Jim has interesting outlook todays youth quote Money deterrent interest person involved will find way get money equipment whatever Modern youth commonly wear $100 shoes own access computers Big fast loud very expensive planes drove RC back out country lack exposure primary factor lack junior participation half-dozen 10-year-old kids two-channel RC airplanes will cause old guys pick up pack up sometimes leave field Jims solution Sunrider six-footspan two-channel sailplane enlists instructors teach building flying utilizes flying sites close home such schools parks permission seeks parental support enlists parents program establishes peer groups because flying buddy next flying field importance Jim has found difficult ingredient competent willing instructors reason students taught instructors results have excellent Jims parting comment valuable lesson us take heed underestimate modern youth Theyre way smarter old people know last example productive program comes us Clement Germanier Glenbrook South High School Glenview Illinois Clement has secondary school teacher 34 years has also taught summer school class building flying Radio Control aircraft past 12 summers summer classes range 12 19 students summer class lasts three weeks meets daily 4Y2 hours Students learn build fly own airplanes very enthusiastic about program Financing comes parents supportive local hobby shops Skylarks RIC Club AMA Charter Club #272 has instrumental success program As Clement says Clubs have involved types programs succeed Students receive ied arts credit towards graduation requirements Additionally Clement meets students once week flying field remainder summer has students 154 Model Aviation club stay active until finish high school has other ideas contributors have quoted concerning future model aviation roles have play future will close months column couple photos Clement Germanier s classes SoundlMaclaughlin Continued page 153 operation sound mitigation steps will apply aircraft flown site caveat regarding current ISO ANSI recommendations municipal codes ordinances traceable An objective measure equivalent loudness specified whereas noise annoyance subjective cannot measured physical quantity descriptors sound factor its potential annoy someone including tonal content repetition rate familiarity listener listeners attitude toward activity emitting countless intangible features Ideally could measure degree annoyance scale accounts variables devise standards preclude exceeding some tolerability limit However have means may find sound four-stroke engine pleasing twostroke though perceived loudness may equal its sensible account difference standards noise mitigation quantify difference some factor rules favor fourstroke engines can rationally defended other perceptions might crop up discussions sound standards flying site easy effort establish workable guidelines become mired philosophizing about abstract nature annoyance caused sound suggest adopting applicable limits specified codes upper bound permissible sound level seems sensible must comply law minimum provide margin comfort law establishes threshold based measure correlates very well noise annoyance satisfactory people time have consider much additional margin need conforming desires of people. doesnt feel comfortable margin could form lumped n dBA below threshold specified law factors considering engine type operating speed etc column will identify what sound parameters other loudness have shown surveys contribute annoyance level broad populations will begin limits set recognized authority Adjustments provide comfort margin can discussed separately added once agreed upon will also discuss establishment site rules sound compliance specific power plant-related sound mitigation measures Reflect effort others put obtaining field molding suit purposes Isnt worth developing plan protect loss Failure plan planning fail st1998 155 Til next month MUSEUM CURATOR Immediate opening Museum Curator Job responsibilities include Collections management supervision exhibit research development public relations communications fund-raising grant writing staffing Museum including weekends Position forty 40 hours per week including weekend work Qualifications include 1 BA history Museum Studies related field equivalent work experience 2 Technical knowledge model building flying 3 Good rapport model industry 4 Excellent writing skills computer literacy 5 A minimum two years museum experience Please provide current resum letter interest Mary Hum Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 E Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 close business July 15 1q98 E-mail address mhurn@modelaircraftorg USAUSA • z~rj wiuui r Doug Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 787-7454 upcoming months will have various statements schedules taken audit report will provide opportunity see numbers better understand financial operations AMA particularly care about numbers will continue include humorous item enjoyment Two men beach Florida appeared regularly never talked just sat side side Finally day said used lumber business business went bad fire Thats ended up down second man didnt say anything minute two turned said used textile business flood Thats ended up down first man looked hack him asked start flood Below presented Statements Cash Flows 1997 1996 show money originated spent Details operations included statements will see future months THE ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS INC STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31 1997 AND 1996 OPERATING ACTIVITIES Increase net assets Adjustments reconcile increase net assets net cash provided operating activities Depreciation amortization Gain loss sales assets changes operating assets liabilities Receivables Inventory cost Prepaid expenses taxes Accounts payable accrued expenses Competition funds escrow Deferred membership revenue Deposits Net Cash Provided Operating Activities INVESTING ACTIVITIES Purchases property equipment Proceeds sales assets Deposits investment accounts 19971996 $ 911883 $ 236620 384228 5133 1290978 19506 10588 41567 54582 2024 227125 365191 70038 671849 19632 39676 96510 147577 1985 194462 100001 4iiQ12 221191 8300 3990031 504693 624345 1522001 Net Cash Used Investing Activities FINANCING ACTIVITIES Principal payments mortgage payable Principal payments capital lease obligations Collections mortgage note receivable Net Cash Used Financing Activities 61189432548 48627 23572 2011 45458 34551 160 7018879849 NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS Beginning year End year SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION Interest paid Income taxes paid SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES Equipment financed through capital lease obligations Mortgage note received connection sale real estate 728930635524 4408 $ 3308262$ 2579332 $ 83173$ 105215 20152600 74302-250000 Well hope wasnt too boring you have questions will happy discuss Until later Model Aviation ecticut / Maine Massachusetts / New Hampshire / Rhode Island / Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1828 781 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 AlIen Road Billerica MA 01821 -5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 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 E Greenmich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001 -2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1866 1997 NEPRO AWARDS BANQUET following information pictures furnished Bob Wallace AVP Ct 1997 Northeast Pylon Racing Association NEPRO awards banquet held Saturday November 22nd Bradley Ramada Inn Windsor Locks Connecticut Signifying conclusion another highly successful RC Pylon Racing season well attended annual gathering NEPRO members guests featured excellent can eat buffet professionally prepared slide show past racing seasons highlights cornucopia door prizes presentation awards musically accompanied slide show prepared Lloyd Burnham encompassed over 800 color slides arranged compressed 48 minute twin projector program racing season highlights comical incidents slide show requires dedicated photographic efforts several people during racing season hours editing composing has become banquet highlight An unexpected slide presentation prepared Mike Kristina Luzzi shown after main slide show comical theme Mike Kristina s show Lego man parody NEPROS Lloyd Burnham Ralph Rinaldi neither will ever play center NBA see slide show appreciate shame both slide shows shot presentation certainly worthy being reshown Thanks efforts Louis Barbara Schwab years banquet featured well over several thousand dollars worth door prizes including radio systems Airtronics Futaba Hitec donated radios basic entry level systems either Airtronics radio computerized type list door prize sponsors included Airtronics RIC Report Ernst Master Airserew Lee Mfg Flight Line hobbies Inc Zona Rocket City Boca Bearings HitecIRCD Lone Star Balsa Futaba Great Planes CB/Tatone LCS Performance Hobbypoxy Indy R/C K&B Mfg Du-Bro Sullivan Products Coverite Norvel Bob Smith Ind Powermaster Fuels Robart NEPRO considered finest regional Pylon Racing organization United States Races held late April through late September Connecticut Massachusetts New York area competitions include entry level NEPRO Quickie 500 racing well higher performance AMA Quickie 500 Quarter 40 Pylon Racing events NEPRO possesses finest upto-date safety communications race result equipment country fact NEPROs safety equipment such equipment presently use conforms present AIVIA guidelines regulations NEPROs racing equipment available free charge delivered race site club northeast area interested hosting Pylon Race flying field RC Pylon Racing northeast area best country NEPRO always welcomes newcomers interest Pylon Racing beginners experienced flyers alike additional information about NEPRO obtain free new member informational pack contact Lloyd Burnham 860 6449072 See races Model Aviation August1998 157 1997 Quickie 500 Fast Heat Time Winners l-r Ralph Rinaldi expert class Vance Sutton standard class 1997 Standard Class Champion Mike Luzzi daughter Kristina also caller Kristina awarded Caller Year trophy determined membership vote caller like Kristina could Mike lose 1997 Expert Class NEPRO Quickie 500 Winners I-r 3rd Lloyd Burnham 2nd Tom Rebenklau 5th Bob Wallace 1st Louis Schwab Missing photo 4th place finisher Bill Jensen 1997 Standard Class NEPRO Quickie 500 Winners l-r 1st Mike Luzzi 2nd Frank Hell 4th Russ Levy 5th Bob Settembro Missing photo 3rd place finisher Don Morgan 1997 Expert Class Champion Lewis Schwab wife Barbara Barbara winner NEPROs 1997 Most Appreciated Non-Member trophy dedicated efforts obtaining abundance sponsor donated door prizes • I111 LIUEE 1 1 — *New Jersey/ New York/ Europe Cou resident 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1308 zDey908 221-6899 Eve908 221-1666 Fax908 221-9297 decou @ idtnet Associate Vice Presidents Dave Babcock 445 Stoctrton Street Hghtstoocr NJ 08520-4501 Roy Brown USAE AFCENT CMR 460 Box 585 APO AC 09703 Vinceuliano teyhaweck Pd Rocky Pt NwvYerk NY 11778 Ray Joschkos 59 Liorrrgstorr Street St Jawes NY 11780 James M Lewis PO 81 Ogdenborg NY 13869-0081 Bob McKay 109W Edroard St. Iselan NJ 08830 Dave Mathewson Box 813 Cawillas NY 13031 Tom Murray 31 Voorhees Once Basking Ridge NJ 07920 Marlene Nikodem 407 Wllos Street Lockport NY 14094 Bill Poythress 2 Hewlock CooS Saugentres NY 12477 Adam Sattier 41 Perry Averrue Latham NY 12110-2433 Terry Terrenoire tOt Sroithtield Dr Endiceo NY 13780-4329 Frequency Coordinator Len Sauter 53 ArpoS Dr Oseego County Atyert FolIos NY 13088 315 598-8093 AVP Bob McKay great time March 24th attended 25th annual Roxhury Area Model Airplane Club building contest RAMAC has Gold Leader Club number years really knows put show Twenty-nine modelers brought 42 planes judged 6 others being shown display local school cafeteria hadnt seen such collection model aircraft years room full aircraft formidable task judges Pat Goldman Jean Schimmer handled registration chores judging event 9 certificates 28 trophies awarded coordinated effort part Bob Boswell Hans Huchradel John Goldman Doug Twaits Hal Eaton Mike Ramsey Al Young Wes Deetz Frank Costello Devin Osborne Carls Hobby Center John Goldman Dataspace Systems Inc Bill Schimmer donated trophies event end evening over 23 contestants walked away certificates trophies Gus Perez Wayne Modelers taking top honors 1st Scale trophy best non-MonoKote covering well trophies Best Show Modelers Choice Some skilled craftsmen attended RAMAC contest Thanks AVP McKay pictures Bill Schimmer write-up late April pleasure attend second annual Rockland County RC club Library show New City NY library venue event club decorates walls ceiling numerous display tables forms model aviation paraphernalia has three-position flight simulator set-up conducts AMA Cub building classes kids Outside weather permitting ample space some attention-grabbing helicopter demonstrations event well publicized library local press hit libraty patrons stopped look displays talk RCRC modelers present left impression library show such provides us excellent opportunity get hands-on community involvement sport flight simulator Cub building areas proved particularly attractive visitors Kudos CD Al Betancourt another job well done way Al has effective way assure maximum participation clubs members always some interesting items raffled end day paslicipate dont know what items might unless show up Two nice kits time Danny Landis F-4U Corsair RCRC library show Kate Powers Brendan Lauria Grace Powers Mark Powers show off completed AMA Cubs April 29th found Maryland Eastern States Free Flight Championships sizable contingent District II contestants Tom Higgs Higgs Brothers Farms provides space event personally sees plenty great food contestants As drove up site passed huge barbecue pit covered chicken fight way past aroma chef None other gracious host Tom has RC pilot about 6 years quick provide some ample acreage free flight folks ever gets out farming hell next Colonel Sanders Tom Higgs tending flock two-day event know District II entrants acquitted themselves well dont have final results Perhaps next month Pallet tweaks FlJ ship prior flight Master Matt Barr age 7 participating first-ever HLG contest 158 Model Aviation -tiIIsUIIE 1 1 ie] SE Ohio / Pennsylvania / West Virginia Bob Brown Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 Anseciate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Osurt Columbus OH 43229-2556 914 891-1943 Danid H Ellis 5261 DeWiS Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 304 776-1459 Nelsen Geuld 1944 Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103-9519 610 797-6597 Jehe Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 412 925-3266 Deneld Klnpp 637 Hamilton Coart Traype PA 19426-2356 610 409-0129 Frank Nell 9042 Normall Drive Dayton OH 45449 937 435-9332 Machew Tarnwski RR#3 Eno 294 Dogwood Drivo Drums PA 19222 717 622-0435 Jeseph S Vislay 1381 Cranuronk Drive PO 9oa 951 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Frequency Ceerdinater Jehe Cettle 1512 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fog PA t9754 Phone 717 297-9970 CLUB PROGRAM What cold winter night Duje Matenkosky coming club meeting night plan have some fun Duie Murrysville Pennsylvania traveled quite number clubs Pittsburgh area last winter Vintage Radio Control Show Included presentation escapement pulse equipment new used state too long ago accompany tales RC adventures brought some beautiful silk covered vintage aircraft well Duie tine master silk dope finish top off flies beauties vintage equipment everyday flying Thanks sharing wisdom Duie Duie Matenkosky entenains Pittsburgh Arcs Photo Dean Shaffer THE PITTSBURGH TAILSPIN SQUADRON Pittsburgh Tailspin Squadron FAC having Indoor handlaunch glider event Leechburg Pennsylvania AVP John Hathaway dropped visit Rich Blackham describes himself Benevolent Dictator gathered few members together last indoor event winter building background Catholic Activity Centerseveral National Indoor Records have set site Pittsburgh area modelers interested Free Flight may contact Rich Blackham 4991 Road Murrysville Pennsylvania 15668-96 15 Pittsburgh Tailspin Squadron Photo John Hathaway CLEVELAND CONTROLINE Wayne Buran has asked mention annual stunt contest Old time classic will flown Saturday August 22 PAMPA classes Sunday 23rd additional information contact Wayne Buran 405 Cottonwood Ct Avon Lake Ohio 44012 MAHONING COUNTY MODEL CLUB active clubs eastern Ohio Mahoning County Model Club held mall show Southern Park Mail Boardman Ohio Thanks Steve Smith following pictures provide examples fine aircraft display Steve Smith Cessna 310G Laser 200 Stearman built Mark Chopp INDOOR Great indoor sites extremely hard find Recently nine District III modelers enjoyed hospitality Western New York Free Flight Society Buffalo Bills practice facility new building could develop indoor mecca Buffalo area Buffalo Bills great indoor site Don Slusarczyk Vernon Neff Larry Mzik Tom Soya John Kagan Larry Loucks Chuck Slusarczyk brought home ten prizes Buffalo CLUB WORKERS backbone club work Without efforts membership would have considerably less Thank working e Ron Martin man club booth Hamburg Flea Market August 1998 159 Stephen Gerish Hog Bipe Delaware District Columbia / Maryland /Nortlr Carolina / Virginia Chuck Foreman Vice President 412 Pine Cone Ct Kill Devil Hill NC 27948 Phone 252 441-5855 Fax 252 441-6554 cforeman@modelaircraftorg Associate Vice Presidents George Abbott 8712 Westlake Court Raleigh NC 27613 Home Phone 919 848-6719 E-Mail GAbboH462@aolcom Robert E Babura 117 Otis Dr Severn MD 21144-1130 Home Phone 41D 969-9356 E-Mail bbabura@junocom Steve Moulton 2217 Johnstown Rd Chesapeake VA 23322 Home Phone 757 421-4545 Office Phone 757 431-6009 Fax 804 463-8411 E-Mail moultons @ mindspringcom Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Ave Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Home Phone 54D 943-1684 E-Mail tlyrrs@cfwcom John Stare 826 Marl Pit Rd Middletown DE 19709 Home Phone 302 376-7154 E-Mail vrcs38@aolcom Bliss Teague 625 5th Ave SW Hickory North Carolina 28602 Home Phone 336 324-2164 Office Phone 336 733-9228 E-Mail bliaateague@conninccom Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 910 488-5986 FLIGHT OF THE RAVEN some interesting E-Mail Bob Verhaeghe said am planning fly RIC float plane across Pamlico Sound non stop 1 will take off waters edge front house North Carolina follow along boat fast boat models fly fast intend land Silver Lake Ocracoke Island Outer Banks north Carolina knowledge has never done flying across Pamlico Sound distance about 37 statute miles hope late spring early summer year think would interest readers know going take place time being am calling Pamlico Challenge Flight Raven call plane Raven because initials RAV later plans develop Sounds like fun trip hope have pictures information attempt later GLENN DEAN FREDERICK MARYLAND Received letter Glenn Dean sounds like good idea thought some clubs District IV would like try idea Like AMA members am concerned about future hobby agree AMAs philosophy introducing model aviation young people thru education have suggestion another program AMA might pursue spring middle schools high schools around country sponsor science fairs Winners go compete regional state national international levels Local businesses major corporations alike sponsor awards variety categories As Army recruiter judge number fairs have always found number projects use model aviation investigate aeronautical principles suggestion promote model aviation recognizing outstanding achievements students use model aviation science fair project Give award recognizes best use model aviation equivalent prize could AMA youth membership subscription ModelAviation perhaps opportunity fly local club see primarily local effort promoted local AMA clubs volunteer judge local science fair present award AMA could assist promoting program local clubs aware existed AMA could also create certificate medal create prepaid membership club could buy advance also see AMA providing promoting sort award state national level am sure funding local AtvlA volunteers participate program would difficult AMA promotes decision significantly lower cost youth membership cost program could remain minimal potential gain exposure hobby would worth cost ASHEBORO AEROMODELERS Late 1996 group local model enthusiasts met deciding form club attempt locate develop flying field area Mr Lany Draugh certified Contest Director among group provided guidance developing club city time doing work improve condition old discontinued landfill help city manager personnel Recreation Public Works departments possible have grading clearing done could provide suitable flight location Once work completed grassed circle control line runway radio control club granted lease property keeping planned improvements beautification old landfill city agreed keep areas other circle runway mowed cleared lot work club members yet flying season coming will make great project feet will provide hours enjoyment both young old interested hobby model aircraft club grateful City Asheboro its personnel making use field possible keeping citys commitment foresighted work toward providing its citizens project will continuing program under Recreation Department City photo picture RVRC Friday Flyers enjoying pretty day particular Jake McVey AMA 388 kneeling next trademark Lou Andrews Aeromaster Jake has Roanoke Valleys corner stone model aviation since back 30s would load up bicycle free flight gear ride off field after school joined AMA # 388 after coming home WW II has experienced free flight control line escapement galloping ghost two tone pulse width reeds proportional monoplanes gliders giant scale two cycles four cycle gasoline So whatever model aviation want discuss Jake can kick airplane tires best After retiring hardware store also southwest Virginias best hobby shop Jake has enjoyed life Riley divides time between traveling USA lovely wife Kitty surf fishing Nags Head building flying models airplanes two wings round engines Beyond experience what makes Jake special willingness help fellow modeler model club usually first arrive first volunteer last leave because Jake McVey modelers like him AMA todays largest special interest group aviation Roanoke Valley fortunate have such cornerstone salute Jake TWIN COUNTY EAGLES BIG BIRD FLY-IN photo shows flight line Big Bird Fly-In hosted Nash County R/C Flyers April 25th 1998 Lots friendly folks event CD AB Gentry did good job running show RIVER CITY RADIO CONTROL CLUB photo mall show put River City Radio Control Club located Elizabeth City NC club interested tn tncreasing membership good way mall show Thats month dont forget take kid flying Model Aviation HALL McCLUNG ROANOKE VALLEY RIC CLUB m si kI 11 LI UU labama / Florida/ Georgia / Mississippi / Puerto Rico / South Carolina / Tennessee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Aaenae Birmingham AL 35205 Phone 205322-2127 FAX 205 252-2654 E-mail jemcneill@junocom WEB-PAGE hSpI/wwwscottnet/ama Associate Vice Presidents Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Pensacola FL 32514 Wilkelmina Chlhasa 2826 Arbor Place Knaoniile TN 37917 John G Cooper 4788 Cloister Cone Memphis TN 38118 James Alvis 5426 Melmood Orion Jackson MS 39211 Michael Gregory 305 Rockmont Rd Greenville SC 28815 William T Haymood 4 Robin Circle Foley AL 36535 Karl Hensel 383 Briarwood #42 Meridian MS 39305 Louise Izzo 296 Hontridge Way Winteraprings FL 32708 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornlen N Charieston SC 29405 Chris Joiner 85 Lee Rd 238 Phenia City AL 36867 Dr Johe Martin 2180 Tigertail Ann Miami FL 33133 Tom MOrris 327 Poehla Pass Anniston AL 36206 George Perryman 3644 Lake Smyma GA 30082 Clifford Scholetield 4138 NW 33rd Place Gainesnille FL 32606 Melvin Sires 781 Eoardman Rd Aiken SC 28803 Frank Tiano 15300 Estancia Lane West Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Duzer 3604 N River Rd. Gainesnille GA 30506 Lee Wehster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Joseph Micalizzi HC 866 Boo 10397 Fajardo Puerto Rico 00738 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fields 183W Strickland Rd interlaosen FL 32148 Phone 904 654-2517 RC Contest Coordinator Kenneth Blackwett 207W Sandoreek Rd Enterprise AL 36330 Phone 334 347-4721 Display Coordinator Russell Mobely 5636 Woodnalley Rd NE Thomson GA 30824 Phone 708 597-9783 Computer Science Technology Expert Tom Rhodes 9 New York Blvd Beverly Hills FL 34465 Phone 382 827-0674 1352 795-2362 No pictures time Too words Enough words 4 pages just Council meeting No REPORT Why? Because YOU have responded poii told No longer necessary Now Hdqrs issues complete report didnt before thing coming out meeting long discussion about giving stuff away District help members clubs finality OK items create myself like Robts Rules Order books tapes like Airplanes Fly etc OK item sale Hdqrs raise revenue creates conflict FLASH. George Walker wanted tape Airp fly! mailed also free Model Aviation mag month Director Parks & Rec Dept Largo Fla asked meeting Response immediate Pres Dave Brown & Exec Director Joyce Hager said Take out annual budget $1 2/yr did have local Parks Director breathing over club field need same thing write Ill cant think better way spend annual budget Dist VP has good something.. Couple other things before leave Council meeting business! Dist V resident Gil Fireagle writes us dont appreciate good got search real inside mood Council beyond sanitized reporting Good shot Gil Giant Scale discussed Also IMAA organization Internl Miniature Airc Assn Someone mentioned haggling currently going inside IMAA Special Interest Group response IMAA good thing Special Interest Groups can run Nats events Fun-Flys good anybody because know live stuff said District Ive lot Fun-Flys featuring e larger flyers belong IMAA use IMAAs safety rules etc Therefore field wide open IMAA bring flyers clubs family can predict in-fighting will end within IMAA people will end happily Because everybody wants same thing want fly planes peace quiet Ill run out space page before get everything have tell something AMA discovered Special Interest Groups could run own business best better AMA 1974 council meeting Lake Charles La first SIG NFFS Free Flight John Worth said Lets try year SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP well look next year year later concept unqualifiedly successful didnt bother look back Class C events mentioned Class C can ANYTHING Giant Scale etc Dave Brown mentioned pure CONTESTS less less Today get-togethers fun just fly plane notion strikes ratses issue Should keep status CONTEST DIRECTOR change EVENT DIRECTOR create new EVENT DIRECTOR type parallel Contest Director What think? Let hear Now READ Its important Show Club Editor Club Pres PLEASE just skip words look pictures everybody has computer more now have District V WEB PAGE coming right out Bham have 10 megabytes need Enough flash 1 page 318 AMA Clubs Dist V same time Tell Editor can put page WEB newsletter can show name officers meet etc ALSOa page heralding upcomtng Fly-In Put map choose plan group states alphabetically WEB PAGE http/wwwscottnetkama Bob Garrett Nashville wants tell Bill Sharp 81 still greasing runway wants freq monitor Bob thats what Dorothy Fields Shes Dist freq coordr address phone above Russell Mobely Display Coordinator Address above Will mail back drop AMA Mall Show have new feature help Dist V members having trouble computer now have expert Computer Science Technology Mr Tom Rhodes #9 NY Blvd Beverly Hills Fla 34465 phone 352 527-0674 E-mail tomr@xtalwindnet Tom best Ive ever seen Hes free Troubles call him think told 2 ladies went out street Muncie md found batch Robts Rules Order discount price have stack Free catching fast Use run club meeting want Up Following urged publish meeting minutes Bob Garrett Nashville Phil Veatch Phil Greeberg So Fla John Tudor co-founder KCRC Nashville BARCS member Ken Lewis Fairhope Al John Agnew & sons Michael & Brian delete minutes John Diegelman E-mails no minutes rundown Waste space Ive modeling 60 yrs what AMA management does holds no interest Insurance & freq counts Majority modelers flyers less 5% care about contest AMA management ? Oh yes following want Roberts Rules now mailed James Nohsey Union C TN Ed Lipps Port Charlotte FL Chas Whetsel Morristown TN George Cliff Punta Gorda Time out. thanks Ms Kathy McMahon Gadsden mailing excellent newsletter.. further gossip. Don Kreis Largo FL has located local club Clearwater Pinellas Flying Club might let him Let give report calling AMA Hdqrs inquire about someones current membership identify yourself Club officer talking membership department will tell whether so-and-so current member AMA has explained lady other end phone will honor 3 names time will courteous polite would like thank Editor George Mello Club Pres Dee Miller Club Sec Keith Hunt Polk County Imperial RC Club Fla bringing membership department policy forward told CUSTOMER SERVICE number can call 1-800-4359262 membership info video HOW AIRPLANES FLY hit Clubs like 18/2 minute tape John Walsh Pres Atlanta Drone Soc wants mailed want club write call & Ill send tape explains aerodynamics real airplane good tape dont have belong club get live Dist V qualify very highest honor AMA can bestow Chartered Club AWARD OF EXCELLENCE Two clubs District qualified recognized Council 2 weeks ago Knox County Radio Control Society Knoxville Tenn Conley Flyers RC Club Georgia Pictures will follow very high honor two very deserving Clubs st 1998 161 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 5 Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Parenti 1920 Buckingliam Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Worden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indiana Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Bussell 5000W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 -3108 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Box 308 Burgle KY 40310 606 748-5834 Missouri Bob Underwood 32 Hollandbush Ct St Charles Mo 63304 Eve 314 939-3394 Ken Booher 1016 North East Barnes Dr Lees Summit MO 64086 816 524-7307 Frequency Coordinator Cal Orr RR 1 Box 1236 Higginsville MC 64037 660 584-6284 Fax 660 584-6285 Webmaster Gary Parenti 11001 Martindale Dr Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 531-9556 hop//wwwcsamiitedu/amadist6/indexhtm Executive Council met May 2nd 3rd half day Sunday devoted discussion flying sites problem securing and/or keeping flying sites real problem solutions differ greatly coast coast VP reported club district has permanent committee looks new sites time Leasing site private public landowners quite popular some areas other areas tend have public fields anyone allowed fly proper credentials Let know what clubs thoughts About 900 2500 clubs have reported location flying field hope soon can locate fields District VI several clubs have web pages have posted directions map field Calls received members moving traveling asking directions nearest field Does club have guest privileges comment should thought about clubs proactive relations neighbors landowners seem have least problems Jacksonville IL Club #1328 Jacksonville Propkickers six members show up planes annual tether plane contest Picture shows flight line Clockwise have Gene Nevins Sukhoi Brian Wards Silver Delta F-16 Bob Tendick Roger Russells Racer Charlie McCormicks P 51 John Hunters Ultimate John Althoffs Sidewinder next three pictures show order Grand Champion Gene Nevin firing up Sukhoi third place John Althoff Sidewinder John Hunter Ultimate Biplane anyone out ready challenge group Universe Championship Pictures text Gene Nevin Muncie IN Club #840 Munsee Skychiefs nothing crowds recent Mall Show handouts spectators building trainer raffle members kept busy see handout table AMA information modeling magazines taking good picture display really great way show off hobby Most everyone walked stopped quite often asked question two have Mr Mystery Greg Prater club President center Reggie Sewell hard work trainer MaIm Guy Mclntire assembling fuselage Gary Bussell AVP supplied pictures information comments show great success club-built trainer came out looking like picture box Well done guys Model Aviation / Michigan / Minnesota Wisconsin Dave Gish Vice President 5435 St Hwy 99 Wapello IA 52653 319 766-2202 goflyl @lisconet Associate Vice Presidents Joe Campopiano 3709 SW 4th St Des Moines IA 50315 Bud Gorman Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Joe llass 5394 English Drive Troy Ml 48098 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Thomas D Lazar 435 Hubbell St Marshall WI 53559-9409 Bill MilIar 712 Grand Ave Petoskey Ml 49770 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail Norlh Lindstrom 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 Cant believe another month has gone Time flies youre having fun Just returned May EC meeting subjects discussed Flying Sitesobtaining retaining considerable amount time spent subject final results will published later However want ask DistVIJ Clubs please get touch having problems whatsoever subject dont wait until last minute field has lost because action taken soon enough lot help available Speaking help send E-mail would please include phone number Most time want discuss subject Ive found its too difficult via E-mail help please Below two photos RC plane came out kit form back 1956-57 58 utilized compound escapement allowed L R rudder kick up elevator anyone knows name plane manufacturer please let know New Years Day troupe Central Iowa Aeromodlers set out commemorative flight old field east Ames new field north Cambridge Statistics aircraftclub trainer powerOS 40 pilotMark Taylor spottersDwight Bouvette Mark John Schoeneman windSW 15-20 mph ground speedapprox 40 mph duration flight22 mm resultstotal success Photo Denny Goodrich photo group Washburn High School aircraft design students built flew Gentle Lady Sophisticated Lady sailplanes believe school located Bloomington Minnesota thanks members Minnesota Radio Control Soaring Society helped endeavor Photo William Igoe Talk about foam wings above pictured aircraft all-foam version SR-71 Blackbird Twin OS 20s supply power Model built member Sodhusters ClubMerlin Mo Gorowsky Mo reports top speed 70-90 mph Photo Bill Friedlander RC pilots please pay attention Want try something new Build yourself rubber-powered model fly evening early morning RC birds rest think will find very rewarding Cole Palen Old Rheinbeck fame big advocate building flying rubber-powered models picture what can considered very good transmitter impound frequency control area Notice frequency scannera must event involved typical club weekend flying session out district credit must given RC Air Command sponsors Benefit Airshow Labor Day weekend Muscular Dystrophy Association Keep photos stories coming Bye * August1998 163 Arkansas / Louisiana / New Mexico / Oklahoma Texas Sandy Frank Vice President 105 N Brazos St Weathertord TX 76086-3207 Phone/Fax 817599-7131 E-mail sfrank69@ airmailnet http//wwwama-dist-80r9 George Aldrich 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 210 656-2021 Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 817 662-5587 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 126- SE 35 Oklahoma City OK 73129 405 634-5331 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 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 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 817 467-9211 Use Internet required AMA membersbut District VIII web address http/wwwama-dist-8org will give access regional modeling information months ahead other sources modeling info Towards enhanced communication within AMA District VIII please have chartered club designate Internet liaison contact person listed above web site Recently short notice cancellation event due military rescheduling facilityclubs Internet liaison instantaneously notified Several reminders new District VIII services Voluntary date registering nonflying non-sanctioned events eliminate unintentional overlapping being handled contest coordinator Mr Lee though event may competition nor flying nor sanctioned please register Bill voluntarily avoid conflicts receive free advertising event district web site billlee@cleafcom 2200 Rte2 Chandler TX 75758 2 Free video lending program chartered clubs registry guest speakerscontact Mr Locke 903 792 -3343 jdlocke@gtenet catalog free rental information listed wwwama-dist-8org 3 Free reprints redundant on-board power system send self-addressed stamped legal size envelope Dr Sandy Frank above address Editorial mature audiencesduring travels throughout district some have told no way required join association academy participate model flying Southerners somewhat rebellious within District VIII Obviously correctsome just go somewhere alone fly models perfectly content vast majority modelers otherwise go out flying site am may fly 2 3 times just go back home others out field may still just fly 2 3 times usually stay socialize extended time flying reason gathers us together AIVIA glue bonds modelers together! know definition Academy Funk Wagnallsa learned society advancement arts sciences AIvIA far magazine competition rules scheduling organizer separate services renders AIVIA glue bonds modelers together! Personally have member almost 40 years know life hobby would have different never have AMA am sure life has enriched association belonging ACADEMY hope thrives continues advance arts sciences aeromodeling AMA glue bonds modelers together! brings us together through sanctioning advertising gatherings events locally regionally academy gathers us together Listing within competition non-flying section publication cheapest best sources advertising event finding other events attend YOU membership own showcase Museum flying facility located Indiana plan schedule events magnitude could held such academy Someday plan visit showcase facility attend gatherings Homecoming/Grand Event Nats Gathering Eagles II other happening could produced likes ACADEMY AMA glue bonds modelers together! seek assistance input Please let know what right let know what needs improved within AMA Let know what additional services would like see AMA provide Please insure receive copy clubs newsletter AMA glue bonds modelers together! Note some philosophy above editorial gleaned association late Johnny Clemensa personal friend modelers president AMA previous District VIII Council member Flying Fun Fellowship Sandy Frank Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents Hobbypark Dallas TX April 1998Richard Stubblefield Houston winner $1000 FAI GIL Combat meet Entrants attended throughout United States Attendees Bossier City LA swap meet auction L R Al Milligan Keith Steele Floyd Harp Johnny Voight Daniel Young day long indoor activity fun event pit crew Tom Fluker Sr & Jr launched Joe Mckinse Dallas Hobbypark Seen ToledoApril 1998the IMAA display booth two very active District VIII modelers Mr Rip Holderidge Dallas left Mr Charlie Stevens Houston AMAAVP current Board Directors member IMAA nationally Colorado North Dakota / South Dakota / Wyoming Russ Miller Vice President P0 Box 128 Solan ND 88570 Days 701 445-3332 Evanings 701 220-3180 Fax 701 445-3323 F IIrmiller338@aolcom Associate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Troy Lapp 1609 Main St Will jaton ND 58801 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Mike Weidner 6535 Foxdale Circle Colorado Springs CO 8091 9-1788 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Monthly notes district VP some articles caught attention reviewed monthly newsletters Needless say columnsjust did make column month have anything interest club forward material address publication few pictures article needed appreciated following articles great ideas interesting ideas may work club flying field Wichita Radio Control Club WRCC News monthly has thank-you letter complimenting participation relationship Kansas Aviation Museum museum thanks support encourages club offer suggestions ideas preservation aviation heritage Topeka Control Line Association Top Class News magazine has directions map flying field great idea few clubs follow helps fliers visitors find use flying field Denver RC Eagles Eagles Edition describes adopt-a-highway cleanup program 2 mile stretch Parker Road may take some extra work clubs part great community state relations great way create lasting impression public Rapid City Propbusters Radio Control Club Prophuster has neat idea get some interesting things monthly sheet have special page dedicated previous year past clubs history very interesting reading thoughts things 1960 intriguing Neat idea Casper Airmodlers Flightline post following Dan Rea 2nd vice president has after much work completed projected started get some new books model aviation Natrona County Library club supplied cash donation library matched tt order books discount now have books way club will listed donor books Hats off club another neat idea District IX clubs could get partnership going local libraries Denver JEFCO Modelers Jefco Flyer have club officers Park Liaison important keep relationship tact park service types avenues help promote keep flying sites Hats off Club keeping park servtce mind informed Colorado Springs Pikes Peak RC Club newsletter mentions Boy Scout Night club sponsors special night scouts come visit meeting also chance see airplanes learn about club activities Great exposure newcomers hobby model airplanes Edgewater Colorado Model Museum Flying Club/SAM Chapter#1/FAC Squadron 55 has interesting article concerning plans Jim Adams states letter really enjoyed plans newsletter have looked years set plans Cessna 120 140 no avail would also like have good set plans Consolidated PBY am wishing would like set construction drawings Lockheed C141 Loadstar Anyone having information forward Kirk Kirkham 2909 Eaton Street Edgewater Co 80214 Phone 303-2375093 Johnson County Kansas RC Barnstormers newsletter Fly Paper have great idea Safety Tips Pilots 11 will have completed successful radio equipment ground check before first flight new repaired model 21 will fly model aircraft presence spectators until become qualified flier unless assisted experienced helper 31 will preform initial turn after takeoff away pit spectators areas will thereafter fly over pit spectator areas unless beyond control 4 established will abide safety rules flying site use will willfully deliberately fly models careless dangerous manner 4Legacy/Worth Continued page 152 honoring selected individuals Pioneers Banquet Ball State University Muncie event will need buy banquet ticket advance mail payment AMA again no invitation required everyone welcome within limits banquet hall capacity because first-come firstserved event no assurance banquet tickets will available very close event date sure being able take part historical event need commit relatively earlyprobably month two advance need ask AMA send Pioneers information package will have details procedures help part special weekend Whos coming Well already have some famous international personalities guest list Henry J Nicholls England will celebrate birthday Museum 11th Ron Moulton also England Gordon Burford Australia have also confirmations existing Hall Fame members such past AMA Presidents John Patton Maynard Hill Dolly Wischer Hurst Bowers think Ben Shereshaw will possibly Bill Winter health permitting Most newly elected 1998 Hall Famers will officially receive HOF plaques plus may several dozen specially recognized Pioneersthose have nominated Hall Fame yet elected will grand reunionmuch like 1996 Celebration Eagles perhaps bigger st1998 165 • I] [e TU 1 t Arizona / California Hawaii / Guam / Nevada Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone 602 708-0222 E-mail richh@primenetcom htlpi/wwwama-1 acorn/ama Glenn Caner Walnut Creek California 510 933-2086 Michael Harrington Kaneohe Hawaii 808 239-6682 Gary Hover Visalia California 209747-0287 Kal Jensen Reno Nevada 702 329-6430 John Krohn Whittier California 310 692-4177 Bob Reynolds Tucson Arizona 520 296-8183 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner Sacramento California 916 362-1962 See laat montha column additional AVPa coordinatorsl Doing what loved Harris Lee R seen posing Event Committee 1996 US Scale Masters held Mesa Arizona Harris will remembered life lived distinguished naval aviator national hero loving father dedicated modeler District X AMA aeromodeling have lost very dear friend avid supporter model aviation April 30 1998 Harris Alexander Lee lost struggle cancer slipped surly bonds earth now dancing laughter-silvered wings Harris born Perley Minnesota June 14 1922 moved Burbank California 1942 worked Lockheed attended USC late 1942 joined Navy flew Hellcats South Pacific Harris returned war hero earning Distinguished Flying Cross numerous Air Medals 1946 through 1956 Harris worked Hollywood special effects / movie set industry worked original Titanic vessel Desert Fox other well known productions Harris gained love scale model building 1956 Harris joined brother Don residential construction business contractor Orange County until retirement 1988 Harris undoubtedly best known fellow modelers founder US Scale Masters Harris founded Scale Masters organization 1980 past eighteen years US Scale Masters its regional qualifiers have gained worldwide acclaim Over years event has grown become prestigious scale modeling events country success event due no small part Harris personal dedication commitment Harris truly believed model aviation building scale models sharing love sport/hobby should first foremost Fun concept has always part Scale Masters Harris spirit lives know will always heart scale model builder Harris survived two sons Kirk Scott grandchildren many friends life life countless modelers have blessed much fuller having known Harris Alexander Lee will sorely missed Harris last request dream live lieu sending flowers asked contributions made Harris name US Scale Masters Assn Inc 21952 Airport Rd Aurora OR 97002 Till next time. Keepem safe Keepem flyn District X hosts fifth annual National Retail Hobby Store Assn Annual Convention April 27-30 fabulous Las Vegas NV NRHSA members gather year share business ideas experiences marketing information help ensure success hobby industry goal stated NRHSA President Walt Throne bring retailers over country together order foster exchange information common us Information will assist retailers finding ways increase sales least amount expense effort 140 retail stores represented years convention far successful ever work no play makes very dull convention NRHSA annual meeting Pictured above President Walt Throne presides over Wednesday night Hawaiian Luau association members Al Fuchfen L Joe Stanton go out enjoy evening 166 Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents Jim Martin Pukalani HI wife spent third Christmas Panama City Panama visiting daughter meeting Central American modelers Pictured Adalbert Alguero wife Lourdes Panama City model Quickie Chepo Panama Jim District X would like pass thanks Adalbert warm welcome Kokua help taking Jim around meet Panamanian flyers Pictured Asociacion Pananmena De Aermodelismo flying site Cocoli Panama Jim Martin family opportunity tour several flying sites around Panama City area given very warm welcome Panamanian modelers Jim found modelers around world speak common language share same common bond love model aviation El] ki 1 [s Diu 211 is] bE Alaska / Idaho / Montana / Oregon Washington McCollough Dresident P0 Box 13090 Porland 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 59101 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Reeves Lippincolt 4400 Gray Wolt Dr Wasilla AK 99654 Mike Hazel 1073 Windemere Dr NW Salem OR g73Q4 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Boa 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Snaer 781 Lillonet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 146th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Northwest AMA Show Team left Bruce Graham Tom Schwartz Team Manager Sam Franklin Gwynn Meyers Charlie Wilcox Don Loewen Mark Erickson Jim Grey Markas Mann Betty Grey Noel Keefer Ronda Bryant Frank Bryant Art Ward Spencer Manlove Newsletter Editor sent announcement Missoula Big Sky Thunderbirds R/C Clubs Float Plane Fly-in July 25-26 1998 Frenchtown Pond near Missoula Frenchtown Pond State Park has nice artificial lake usually calm great place fly floats Bring family friends come join us day fun Flying will start about 900 am continue until 400 pm Hamburgers potluck will available starting noon Saturday coming out town will feed voluntary donations cover expenses will accepted Picnic tables shelter available will no charge flyNo prizes no competition just fun Following flying evening pot luck will held Thunderbird Field Bring own meat barbeque grocery store nearby Dry camping will permitted T-bird field Friday Saturday nights event going pond T-Bird Field will open both days Rules flyers will register show AMA membership card Also planes must have successfully flown before event flight tests can made 700 am 900 am Frenchtown Pond State Park next visible Interstate 90 Take exit 89 go about mile half west frontage road park gate Important Note Dogs allowed premises park cars Call Clarence Almen 406 543-7024 Spencer Manlove 549-8357 additional information Graham Hicks sent sad note Grande Ronde Bush Pilots lost first president Loren Blanchard age 87 two weeks ago Loren incredible modeler though did fly much built shop equipment discarded washing machine motors scrap metal once built neat little smoke fluid pump out 38 shell casing l5v motor old shaver made red banner towed Nampa meet two years ago took third Sportsman Well miss him Charlie Willcox provided couple photos following words about Northwest AMA Show Team enjoyment flying Show Team let public know about hobby its diversity have pilots fly pattern planes like Goldberg 300 have flying car PorscheTM Broom Hilda Flying Witch working flying dog house oddities fun make fly have scale airplanes flown crowds seem enjoy much anything fly have plane compartment carries either candy parachutist Kids love Candy Bomber also has lights fly night Show Team Float Festival go Strawberry Festival Vashon Island public turns out see us used some planes cars witch along local clubs airplanes parade Festival have lot fun flying shows people letting public get hands Buddy Box Heres photos Evergreen 97 Nelson Scotts photo Bill Currys Gary Parkers Stropp Albatroses regard Albatros seems Gary Parker Joe Topper have purchased Proctor line plan retssue DVa Jenny Along recent Sopwith 11/2 Strutter release will adding some Golden Age aircraft line Bob Benjamin gets ready fly Electric powered Stinson Ed Lamb announced First Annual Eagle Squadron NW Free Flight Scale Champs Sept 5-7 Harts Lake Prairie meet will include Jimmie Allen Event FAC Thompson/Greve Combined FAC Poers Scale Gas-Electric-CO2 combined FAC Peanut Scale FAC Rubber Scale FAC Jumbo Scale information Contact CD Ed Lamb 15911 SE 42nd P1 Bellevue WA 98006-18 15 425 747-7806 edsplace @worldnetattnet st 1998 167
Edition: Model Aviation - 1998/08
Page Numbers: 152, 153, 154, 155, 156, 157, 158, 159, 160, 161, 162, 163, 164, 165, 166, 167
A Academy Model Aeronautics ANws 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Executive Council Meeting Highlights 135 SW As HistoryPast Present Future John Worth Motions made May 2-3 1998 Executive Council meeting motions belo unofficial minutes Minutes gil official u approved th Council MOTION moved W De Cou II seconded R Miller IX have Doug Holland Dave Brown contact Anita Northrop immediately express strong interest pending Dougs validation financial information provided AMA MOTION passed 12 yes II IV V VI VII VIII IX X XI EVP NAA 1 no III MOTION II moved D Holland EVP seconded J MeNeill V postpone consideration funding Mile Square until June 1998 Executive Council meeting MOTION passed 9 yes IV V VI VII VIII IX XI EVP NAA 4 no II III X Note this item placed agenda June 15 1998 meeting MOTION III moved J MeNeill V seconded R Hanson X authorize President Executive Vice President purchase IMS Show up slOOK intent running conjunction Western States Modelers Association MOTION passed 9 yes II IV V VI VII VIII X EVP attendance III IX XI NAA History involves both events people Sometimes its matter what happened other times its matter involved often its combination factors example sometimes history made someone several people doing something very special such Maxwell Bassett won 1932 National Model Airplane Championships gasoline-powered engine competition event previously dominated rubber-powered models happening shared Bill Brown designer maker engine changed history model aviation forever because never again would gas engine-powered models compete directly national competition against rubber power Another significant history-making aeromodeling achievement winning first Nationals Radio Control event Good brothers 1936 time Radio Control highly specialized activity engaged very few experimenters using homemade equipment model designs Since time Radio Control model flying has evolved huge aeromodeling activity involving hundreds thousands dollars maybe millions using mostly commercial ready-to-use equipment flown mostly models produced kit Almost Ready-To-Fly form Along way other examples individuals have achieved national attention recognition being elected Model Aviation Hall Fame through performance achievements publicity over yearseven yet achieving Hall Fame statushave also gained recognition largely via publication activities model press way another have come learn about contributions history aeromodelingwhat happened way back recently way now process have gotten indications what can expect least part future have seen instance turbine enginesin just past 10 yearshave come reliable now source model propulsion Based history can expect such engines will become numerous cheaper smaller Less certain present although clarification should forthcoming soon personalities will become famous history developing aspect model aviation suggests interesting thought As technological progress proceeds part segment history making may may directly involved its happening lifetime therefore observers historical development turn means us will able look back some years now remember developed involved Very likely names too familiar us now will much better known before long will probably learn some will nominated selection election some future year Hall Fame looking ahead therefore what may happen future can gain perspective what happening year recognize model aviation pioneers new crop Hall Famers September Celebration Eagles II event Muncie Indiana Think about can part history making being event person can actually meet talk perhaps share dinner some already famous deeds events past Focus two key dates Friday September 11th Saturday September 12th 1998 evening 11th will having Pioneers Party AMA Museum Everyone invited no chargeno invitation necessary next evening 12th will continued page 165 152 Model Aviation HQ See Page 192 resident neighboring field has made noise complaint against club will respond have adequately prepared chances keeping field very good begin scrambling prepare response field may become another statistic disturbing trend message must come across well aware local community standards regarding nuisance due noise have taken appropriate steps ensure can comply standards have controls monitoring place demonstrate compliance complaint has no merit However going take much just saying words Whoever decides whether will allowed continue flying has guided conclusion complaint has no merit based what have prove AIVIA Sound Committee supports acquiring means have right answers should right fly come question Sound Committee Mission Statement Prevent loss offlying fields arising adverse community reaction sounds model aircraft emit Simple goai statement isnt So Put man moon much done orderly systematic successful approach accomplishing mission depends efforts Individuals clubs need control sound emissions maintain harmony neighbors AMA hobby suppliers have stake responsibility some work Sound Committee will defining arguing revising tasks deciding should allocated Sometimes will obvious should doing what sometimes can say up hobby suppliers provide quieter power plants realistic Consumers must demonstrate ready market quieter power plants smart providers will make available will such issues approach evolves Actually problem responses have evolving losing flying fields faster new ones being established acceptable working together can change What prevailing sound emission standards locale know congratulations Most dont know what point sound crosses line innocuous nuisance public official landowner sitting judgment over noise complaint against club probably doesnt know either may need inform him leads first tasks learning community standards have comply should task must done local level standards uniform across boundaries political subdivisions National international standards provide recommendations always used used have usually tailored some degree committee can provide some guidance finding standards possibly fill some details wouldnt feasible AMA Its usually club effort could cooperative effort among clubs same area Public ordinances building codes usual sources regarding noise nuisance standards community municipalities codes available on-line accessible via Web other cases phone calls and/or trips library city/county administration centers may required San Diego County call number Noise Control listed county government section telephone directory got quick response including copy pertinent sections county codes ordinances applicable code well-drafted traceable standards recommended American National Standards Institute ANSI Sound level limits specified one-hour average dBA levels limits range 40-65 dBA hour average depend such factors timeof-day zoning area limit levels apply property line bit different building codes specify levels allowable location noise-sensitive site residence school hospital etc building code seems thoughtful regard ordinance does differentiate whether adjoining property noise-sensitive vacant example should serve model what look permissible level should quantified preferably average over specified period time universally recognized units eg one-hour equivalent dBA level Leq permissible level usually specified receptors location source level may defined property line sensitive location some standard distance source ordinance such little room legal wrangling evidence presented properly will either compliant will Designing club rules compliance community standards straightforward case will cover details upcoming column communities codes regarding sound nuisance written vague terms loud annoying sounds prohibited Whether compliance difficult demonstrate contest up whim official stands judgment situation community must provide quantitative definition local community standards sell public official interpretation may seem formidable task involves legwork legal technical skill Persons public office legal arenas tend swayed precedent authority logic science following course action suggested 1 sound ordinances locale too vague useful try moving up step two public hierarchy Look applicable provisions county state codes possibly ordinances neighboring communities 2 Obtain copy ANSI Standard S1240-]990 Sound Level Descriptors Determination Compatible Land Use extract fill blanks local codes document contains guidelines enforceable law widely recognized authoritative 3 sound survey site suiTounding noise-sensitive locations determine ambient sound level sound generated model flying activity does contribute significantly raising ambient level will have good argument compliance local standards recording sound meter required expensive instruments can rented will needed few days clear understanding communitys sound emission standards fundamental other steps will take control Someone clubofficers committee established address issueneeds develop understanding prepared sell club members outsiders Sensible standards apply particular flying site will derived community standards will constraints Continued page 155 August1998 153 999- 9 Mike Stokes AMA Education Coordinator 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 months column will focus some very positive happenings around country will hopefully plant ideas others pick up will start congratulating Roanoke Valley Radio Control RVRC Club being latest recipient AMA Youth Education Stipend YES Grant RVRC under guidance club president Marshall McClung has teamed up Roanoke Valley Governors School Mr Bill Saunders establishing Aerodynamics Elective syllabus look forward receiving Marshalls reports passing membership through column received nice informative letter Don Ross AMA 6834 response request information aiding acquiring indoor flying sites Don informed Mr Alan Abriss produced video entitled Silent Magic might prove very helpful looking locate acquire indoor site contacted Mr Abriss have received copy video reviewed dealing directly acquisition indoor sites gives viewer realistic presentation what takes place indoor models fascinating captivating Silent Magic would make excellent visual aid formal request indoor site price 18-minute video $17 plus $3 shipping handling Mr Abriss may reached Homegrown Television Productions 94-20 66 Ave Forest Hills NY 11374 Top Gun 98 officially record books second year row AMA sponsored make-and-take Delta Dart program youngsters 10-14 years old As photos show however some latitude given Also second year row program carried out under guidance Pete Ferris Palm Beach Sky Hawks AMA Charter Club 1141 Sky Hawks provided instructors Frank Tiano Enterprises provided adhesives Palm Beach Polo provided facility Construction trimming models took place mornings mass launch Friday Saturday Sunday lead-off act half-time show day Recognition given participants Certificate Achievement AMA Medals awarded placing 1st 2nd 3rd up last down mass launch day would appear accompanying photos event success sincerest thanks Norm Rosenstock Palm Beach Sky Hawks being point man project planning attending Top Gun 99 Frank Tiano has invited AMA Delta Dart program back column starting take life its own based input have receiving members over country What nice about being coordinator have figure out use material effectively benefit concerned main goal writing column monthly seem get closer together time plant seeds minds readers am learning really good programs established around country no need reinvent wheel An example what am referring follows three very viable programs first example courtesy Harold Reuter Lake Orion Michigan Lake Orion Waldon Scripps Middle Schools feature unique program known Dragon Days other Wednesday classes dismissed 1220 pm teachers able participate Professional Development sessions tends leave some students unsupervised upon arriving home Dragon Days has offered chance students enjoy supervised activities afternoon until regular dismissal time Harold has instrumental presenting woodworking projects model building has donated time skills showing students build airplanes race cars bird houses As cost per student runs depending project Harold looks discounts offers advice supplies can found around town About 45 students usually participate Dragon Days Harold reports kids find self-esteem through sense accomplishment Michigan head out Rio Rancho New Mexico Jim Simpsons Radio Control Sailplane program involved 9-14 year old students Jim designed Sunrider Sailplane developed soaring school program order introduce plant seeds enjoyment model aviation todays youth Jim has interesting outlook todays youth quote Money deterrent interest person involved will find way get money equipment whatever Modern youth commonly wear $100 shoes own access computers Big fast loud very expensive planes drove RC back out country lack exposure primary factor lack junior participation half-dozen 10-year-old kids two-channel RC airplanes will cause old guys pick up pack up sometimes leave field Jims solution Sunrider six-footspan two-channel sailplane enlists instructors teach building flying utilizes flying sites close home such schools parks permission seeks parental support enlists parents program establishes peer groups because flying buddy next flying field importance Jim has found difficult ingredient competent willing instructors reason students taught instructors results have excellent Jims parting comment valuable lesson us take heed underestimate modern youth Theyre way smarter old people know last example productive program comes us Clement Germanier Glenbrook South High School Glenview Illinois Clement has secondary school teacher 34 years has also taught summer school class building flying Radio Control aircraft past 12 summers summer classes range 12 19 students summer class lasts three weeks meets daily 4Y2 hours Students learn build fly own airplanes very enthusiastic about program Financing comes parents supportive local hobby shops Skylarks RIC Club AMA Charter Club #272 has instrumental success program As Clement says Clubs have involved types programs succeed Students receive ied arts credit towards graduation requirements Additionally Clement meets students once week flying field remainder summer has students 154 Model Aviation club stay active until finish high school has other ideas contributors have quoted concerning future model aviation roles have play future will close months column couple photos Clement Germanier s classes SoundlMaclaughlin Continued page 153 operation sound mitigation steps will apply aircraft flown site caveat regarding current ISO ANSI recommendations municipal codes ordinances traceable An objective measure equivalent loudness specified whereas noise annoyance subjective cannot measured physical quantity descriptors sound factor its potential annoy someone including tonal content repetition rate familiarity listener listeners attitude toward activity emitting countless intangible features Ideally could measure degree annoyance scale accounts variables devise standards preclude exceeding some tolerability limit However have means may find sound four-stroke engine pleasing twostroke though perceived loudness may equal its sensible account difference standards noise mitigation quantify difference some factor rules favor fourstroke engines can rationally defended other perceptions might crop up discussions sound standards flying site easy effort establish workable guidelines become mired philosophizing about abstract nature annoyance caused sound suggest adopting applicable limits specified codes upper bound permissible sound level seems sensible must comply law minimum provide margin comfort law establishes threshold based measure correlates very well noise annoyance satisfactory people time have consider much additional margin need conforming desires of people. doesnt feel comfortable margin could form lumped n dBA below threshold specified law factors considering engine type operating speed etc column will identify what sound parameters other loudness have shown surveys contribute annoyance level broad populations will begin limits set recognized authority Adjustments provide comfort margin can discussed separately added once agreed upon will also discuss establishment site rules sound compliance specific power plant-related sound mitigation measures Reflect effort others put obtaining field molding suit purposes Isnt worth developing plan protect loss Failure plan planning fail st1998 155 Til next month MUSEUM CURATOR Immediate opening Museum Curator Job responsibilities include Collections management supervision exhibit research development public relations communications fund-raising grant writing staffing Museum including weekends Position forty 40 hours per week including weekend work Qualifications include 1 BA history Museum Studies related field equivalent work experience 2 Technical knowledge model building flying 3 Good rapport model industry 4 Excellent writing skills computer literacy 5 A minimum two years museum experience Please provide current resum letter interest Mary Hum Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 E Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 close business July 15 1q98 E-mail address mhurn@modelaircraftorg USAUSA • z~rj wiuui r Doug Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 787-7454 upcoming months will have various statements schedules taken audit report will provide opportunity see numbers better understand financial operations AMA particularly care about numbers will continue include humorous item enjoyment Two men beach Florida appeared regularly never talked just sat side side Finally day said used lumber business business went bad fire Thats ended up down second man didnt say anything minute two turned said used textile business flood Thats ended up down first man looked hack him asked start flood Below presented Statements Cash Flows 1997 1996 show money originated spent Details operations included statements will see future months THE ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS INC STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31 1997 AND 1996 OPERATING ACTIVITIES Increase net assets Adjustments reconcile increase net assets net cash provided operating activities Depreciation amortization Gain loss sales assets changes operating assets liabilities Receivables Inventory cost Prepaid expenses taxes Accounts payable accrued expenses Competition funds escrow Deferred membership revenue Deposits Net Cash Provided Operating Activities INVESTING ACTIVITIES Purchases property equipment Proceeds sales assets Deposits investment accounts 19971996 $ 911883 $ 236620 384228 5133 1290978 19506 10588 41567 54582 2024 227125 365191 70038 671849 19632 39676 96510 147577 1985 194462 100001 4iiQ12 221191 8300 3990031 504693 624345 1522001 Net Cash Used Investing Activities FINANCING ACTIVITIES Principal payments mortgage payable Principal payments capital lease obligations Collections mortgage note receivable Net Cash Used Financing Activities 61189432548 48627 23572 2011 45458 34551 160 7018879849 NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS Beginning year End year SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION Interest paid Income taxes paid SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES Equipment financed through capital lease obligations Mortgage note received connection sale real estate 728930635524 4408 $ 3308262$ 2579332 $ 83173$ 105215 20152600 74302-250000 Well hope wasnt too boring you have questions will happy discuss Until later Model Aviation ecticut / Maine Massachusetts / New Hampshire / Rhode Island / Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1828 781 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 AlIen Road Billerica MA 01821 -5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 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 E Greenmich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001 -2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1866 1997 NEPRO AWARDS BANQUET following information pictures furnished Bob Wallace AVP Ct 1997 Northeast Pylon Racing Association NEPRO awards banquet held Saturday November 22nd Bradley Ramada Inn Windsor Locks Connecticut Signifying conclusion another highly successful RC Pylon Racing season well attended annual gathering NEPRO members guests featured excellent can eat buffet professionally prepared slide show past racing seasons highlights cornucopia door prizes presentation awards musically accompanied slide show prepared Lloyd Burnham encompassed over 800 color slides arranged compressed 48 minute twin projector program racing season highlights comical incidents slide show requires dedicated photographic efforts several people during racing season hours editing composing has become banquet highlight An unexpected slide presentation prepared Mike Kristina Luzzi shown after main slide show comical theme Mike Kristina s show Lego man parody NEPROS Lloyd Burnham Ralph Rinaldi neither will ever play center NBA see slide show appreciate shame both slide shows shot presentation certainly worthy being reshown Thanks efforts Louis Barbara Schwab years banquet featured well over several thousand dollars worth door prizes including radio systems Airtronics Futaba Hitec donated radios basic entry level systems either Airtronics radio computerized type list door prize sponsors included Airtronics RIC Report Ernst Master Airserew Lee Mfg Flight Line hobbies Inc Zona Rocket City Boca Bearings HitecIRCD Lone Star Balsa Futaba Great Planes CB/Tatone LCS Performance Hobbypoxy Indy R/C K&B Mfg Du-Bro Sullivan Products Coverite Norvel Bob Smith Ind Powermaster Fuels Robart NEPRO considered finest regional Pylon Racing organization United States Races held late April through late September Connecticut Massachusetts New York area competitions include entry level NEPRO Quickie 500 racing well higher performance AMA Quickie 500 Quarter 40 Pylon Racing events NEPRO possesses finest upto-date safety communications race result equipment country fact NEPROs safety equipment such equipment presently use conforms present AIVIA guidelines regulations NEPROs racing equipment available free charge delivered race site club northeast area interested hosting Pylon Race flying field RC Pylon Racing northeast area best country NEPRO always welcomes newcomers interest Pylon Racing beginners experienced flyers alike additional information about NEPRO obtain free new member informational pack contact Lloyd Burnham 860 6449072 See races Model Aviation August1998 157 1997 Quickie 500 Fast Heat Time Winners l-r Ralph Rinaldi expert class Vance Sutton standard class 1997 Standard Class Champion Mike Luzzi daughter Kristina also caller Kristina awarded Caller Year trophy determined membership vote caller like Kristina could Mike lose 1997 Expert Class NEPRO Quickie 500 Winners I-r 3rd Lloyd Burnham 2nd Tom Rebenklau 5th Bob Wallace 1st Louis Schwab Missing photo 4th place finisher Bill Jensen 1997 Standard Class NEPRO Quickie 500 Winners l-r 1st Mike Luzzi 2nd Frank Hell 4th Russ Levy 5th Bob Settembro Missing photo 3rd place finisher Don Morgan 1997 Expert Class Champion Lewis Schwab wife Barbara Barbara winner NEPROs 1997 Most Appreciated Non-Member trophy dedicated efforts obtaining abundance sponsor donated door prizes • I111 LIUEE 1 1 — *New Jersey/ New York/ Europe Cou resident 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1308 zDey908 221-6899 Eve908 221-1666 Fax908 221-9297 decou @ idtnet Associate Vice Presidents Dave Babcock 445 Stoctrton Street Hghtstoocr NJ 08520-4501 Roy Brown USAE AFCENT CMR 460 Box 585 APO AC 09703 Vinceuliano teyhaweck Pd Rocky Pt NwvYerk NY 11778 Ray Joschkos 59 Liorrrgstorr Street St Jawes NY 11780 James M Lewis PO 81 Ogdenborg NY 13869-0081 Bob McKay 109W Edroard St. Iselan NJ 08830 Dave Mathewson Box 813 Cawillas NY 13031 Tom Murray 31 Voorhees Once Basking Ridge NJ 07920 Marlene Nikodem 407 Wllos Street Lockport NY 14094 Bill Poythress 2 Hewlock CooS Saugentres NY 12477 Adam Sattier 41 Perry Averrue Latham NY 12110-2433 Terry Terrenoire tOt Sroithtield Dr Endiceo NY 13780-4329 Frequency Coordinator Len Sauter 53 ArpoS Dr Oseego County Atyert FolIos NY 13088 315 598-8093 AVP Bob McKay great time March 24th attended 25th annual Roxhury Area Model Airplane Club building contest RAMAC has Gold Leader Club number years really knows put show Twenty-nine modelers brought 42 planes judged 6 others being shown display local school cafeteria hadnt seen such collection model aircraft years room full aircraft formidable task judges Pat Goldman Jean Schimmer handled registration chores judging event 9 certificates 28 trophies awarded coordinated effort part Bob Boswell Hans Huchradel John Goldman Doug Twaits Hal Eaton Mike Ramsey Al Young Wes Deetz Frank Costello Devin Osborne Carls Hobby Center John Goldman Dataspace Systems Inc Bill Schimmer donated trophies event end evening over 23 contestants walked away certificates trophies Gus Perez Wayne Modelers taking top honors 1st Scale trophy best non-MonoKote covering well trophies Best Show Modelers Choice Some skilled craftsmen attended RAMAC contest Thanks AVP McKay pictures Bill Schimmer write-up late April pleasure attend second annual Rockland County RC club Library show New City NY library venue event club decorates walls ceiling numerous display tables forms model aviation paraphernalia has three-position flight simulator set-up conducts AMA Cub building classes kids Outside weather permitting ample space some attention-grabbing helicopter demonstrations event well publicized library local press hit libraty patrons stopped look displays talk RCRC modelers present left impression library show such provides us excellent opportunity get hands-on community involvement sport flight simulator Cub building areas proved particularly attractive visitors Kudos CD Al Betancourt another job well done way Al has effective way assure maximum participation clubs members always some interesting items raffled end day paslicipate dont know what items might unless show up Two nice kits time Danny Landis F-4U Corsair RCRC library show Kate Powers Brendan Lauria Grace Powers Mark Powers show off completed AMA Cubs April 29th found Maryland Eastern States Free Flight Championships sizable contingent District II contestants Tom Higgs Higgs Brothers Farms provides space event personally sees plenty great food contestants As drove up site passed huge barbecue pit covered chicken fight way past aroma chef None other gracious host Tom has RC pilot about 6 years quick provide some ample acreage free flight folks ever gets out farming hell next Colonel Sanders Tom Higgs tending flock two-day event know District II entrants acquitted themselves well dont have final results Perhaps next month Pallet tweaks FlJ ship prior flight Master Matt Barr age 7 participating first-ever HLG contest 158 Model Aviation -tiIIsUIIE 1 1 ie] SE Ohio / Pennsylvania / West Virginia Bob Brown Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 Anseciate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Osurt Columbus OH 43229-2556 914 891-1943 Danid H Ellis 5261 DeWiS Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 304 776-1459 Nelsen Geuld 1944 Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103-9519 610 797-6597 Jehe Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 412 925-3266 Deneld Klnpp 637 Hamilton Coart Traype PA 19426-2356 610 409-0129 Frank Nell 9042 Normall Drive Dayton OH 45449 937 435-9332 Machew Tarnwski RR#3 Eno 294 Dogwood Drivo Drums PA 19222 717 622-0435 Jeseph S Vislay 1381 Cranuronk Drive PO 9oa 951 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Frequency Ceerdinater Jehe Cettle 1512 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fog PA t9754 Phone 717 297-9970 CLUB PROGRAM What cold winter night Duje Matenkosky coming club meeting night plan have some fun Duie Murrysville Pennsylvania traveled quite number clubs Pittsburgh area last winter Vintage Radio Control Show Included presentation escapement pulse equipment new used state too long ago accompany tales RC adventures brought some beautiful silk covered vintage aircraft well Duie tine master silk dope finish top off flies beauties vintage equipment everyday flying Thanks sharing wisdom Duie Duie Matenkosky entenains Pittsburgh Arcs Photo Dean Shaffer THE PITTSBURGH TAILSPIN SQUADRON Pittsburgh Tailspin Squadron FAC having Indoor handlaunch glider event Leechburg Pennsylvania AVP John Hathaway dropped visit Rich Blackham describes himself Benevolent Dictator gathered few members together last indoor event winter building background Catholic Activity Centerseveral National Indoor Records have set site Pittsburgh area modelers interested Free Flight may contact Rich Blackham 4991 Road Murrysville Pennsylvania 15668-96 15 Pittsburgh Tailspin Squadron Photo John Hathaway CLEVELAND CONTROLINE Wayne Buran has asked mention annual stunt contest Old time classic will flown Saturday August 22 PAMPA classes Sunday 23rd additional information contact Wayne Buran 405 Cottonwood Ct Avon Lake Ohio 44012 MAHONING COUNTY MODEL CLUB active clubs eastern Ohio Mahoning County Model Club held mall show Southern Park Mail Boardman Ohio Thanks Steve Smith following pictures provide examples fine aircraft display Steve Smith Cessna 310G Laser 200 Stearman built Mark Chopp INDOOR Great indoor sites extremely hard find Recently nine District III modelers enjoyed hospitality Western New York Free Flight Society Buffalo Bills practice facility new building could develop indoor mecca Buffalo area Buffalo Bills great indoor site Don Slusarczyk Vernon Neff Larry Mzik Tom Soya John Kagan Larry Loucks Chuck Slusarczyk brought home ten prizes Buffalo CLUB WORKERS backbone club work Without efforts membership would have considerably less Thank working e Ron Martin man club booth Hamburg Flea Market August 1998 159 Stephen Gerish Hog Bipe Delaware District Columbia / Maryland /Nortlr Carolina / Virginia Chuck Foreman Vice President 412 Pine Cone Ct Kill Devil Hill NC 27948 Phone 252 441-5855 Fax 252 441-6554 cforeman@modelaircraftorg Associate Vice Presidents George Abbott 8712 Westlake Court Raleigh NC 27613 Home Phone 919 848-6719 E-Mail GAbboH462@aolcom Robert E Babura 117 Otis Dr Severn MD 21144-1130 Home Phone 41D 969-9356 E-Mail bbabura@junocom Steve Moulton 2217 Johnstown Rd Chesapeake VA 23322 Home Phone 757 421-4545 Office Phone 757 431-6009 Fax 804 463-8411 E-Mail moultons @ mindspringcom Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Ave Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Home Phone 54D 943-1684 E-Mail tlyrrs@cfwcom John Stare 826 Marl Pit Rd Middletown DE 19709 Home Phone 302 376-7154 E-Mail vrcs38@aolcom Bliss Teague 625 5th Ave SW Hickory North Carolina 28602 Home Phone 336 324-2164 Office Phone 336 733-9228 E-Mail bliaateague@conninccom Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 910 488-5986 FLIGHT OF THE RAVEN some interesting E-Mail Bob Verhaeghe said am planning fly RIC float plane across Pamlico Sound non stop 1 will take off waters edge front house North Carolina follow along boat fast boat models fly fast intend land Silver Lake Ocracoke Island Outer Banks north Carolina knowledge has never done flying across Pamlico Sound distance about 37 statute miles hope late spring early summer year think would interest readers know going take place time being am calling Pamlico Challenge Flight Raven call plane Raven because initials RAV later plans develop Sounds like fun trip hope have pictures information attempt later GLENN DEAN FREDERICK MARYLAND Received letter Glenn Dean sounds like good idea thought some clubs District IV would like try idea Like AMA members am concerned about future hobby agree AMAs philosophy introducing model aviation young people thru education have suggestion another program AMA might pursue spring middle schools high schools around country sponsor science fairs Winners go compete regional state national international levels Local businesses major corporations alike sponsor awards variety categories As Army recruiter judge number fairs have always found number projects use model aviation investigate aeronautical principles suggestion promote model aviation recognizing outstanding achievements students use model aviation science fair project Give award recognizes best use model aviation equivalent prize could AMA youth membership subscription ModelAviation perhaps opportunity fly local club see primarily local effort promoted local AMA clubs volunteer judge local science fair present award AMA could assist promoting program local clubs aware existed AMA could also create certificate medal create prepaid membership club could buy advance also see AMA providing promoting sort award state national level am sure funding local AtvlA volunteers participate program would difficult AMA promotes decision significantly lower cost youth membership cost program could remain minimal potential gain exposure hobby would worth cost ASHEBORO AEROMODELERS Late 1996 group local model enthusiasts met deciding form club attempt locate develop flying field area Mr Lany Draugh certified Contest Director among group provided guidance developing club city time doing work improve condition old discontinued landfill help city manager personnel Recreation Public Works departments possible have grading clearing done could provide suitable flight location Once work completed grassed circle control line runway radio control club granted lease property keeping planned improvements beautification old landfill city agreed keep areas other circle runway mowed cleared lot work club members yet flying season coming will make great project feet will provide hours enjoyment both young old interested hobby model aircraft club grateful City Asheboro its personnel making use field possible keeping citys commitment foresighted work toward providing its citizens project will continuing program under Recreation Department City photo picture RVRC Friday Flyers enjoying pretty day particular Jake McVey AMA 388 kneeling next trademark Lou Andrews Aeromaster Jake has Roanoke Valleys corner stone model aviation since back 30s would load up bicycle free flight gear ride off field after school joined AMA # 388 after coming home WW II has experienced free flight control line escapement galloping ghost two tone pulse width reeds proportional monoplanes gliders giant scale two cycles four cycle gasoline So whatever model aviation want discuss Jake can kick airplane tires best After retiring hardware store also southwest Virginias best hobby shop Jake has enjoyed life Riley divides time between traveling USA lovely wife Kitty surf fishing Nags Head building flying models airplanes two wings round engines Beyond experience what makes Jake special willingness help fellow modeler model club usually first arrive first volunteer last leave because Jake McVey modelers like him AMA todays largest special interest group aviation Roanoke Valley fortunate have such cornerstone salute Jake TWIN COUNTY EAGLES BIG BIRD FLY-IN photo shows flight line Big Bird Fly-In hosted Nash County R/C Flyers April 25th 1998 Lots friendly folks event CD AB Gentry did good job running show RIVER CITY RADIO CONTROL CLUB photo mall show put River City Radio Control Club located Elizabeth City NC club interested tn tncreasing membership good way mall show Thats month dont forget take kid flying Model Aviation HALL McCLUNG ROANOKE VALLEY RIC CLUB m si kI 11 LI UU labama / Florida/ Georgia / Mississippi / Puerto Rico / South Carolina / Tennessee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Aaenae Birmingham AL 35205 Phone 205322-2127 FAX 205 252-2654 E-mail jemcneill@junocom WEB-PAGE hSpI/wwwscottnet/ama Associate Vice Presidents Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Pensacola FL 32514 Wilkelmina Chlhasa 2826 Arbor Place Knaoniile TN 37917 John G Cooper 4788 Cloister Cone Memphis TN 38118 James Alvis 5426 Melmood Orion Jackson MS 39211 Michael Gregory 305 Rockmont Rd Greenville SC 28815 William T Haymood 4 Robin Circle Foley AL 36535 Karl Hensel 383 Briarwood #42 Meridian MS 39305 Louise Izzo 296 Hontridge Way Winteraprings FL 32708 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornlen N Charieston SC 29405 Chris Joiner 85 Lee Rd 238 Phenia City AL 36867 Dr Johe Martin 2180 Tigertail Ann Miami FL 33133 Tom MOrris 327 Poehla Pass Anniston AL 36206 George Perryman 3644 Lake Smyma GA 30082 Clifford Scholetield 4138 NW 33rd Place Gainesnille FL 32606 Melvin Sires 781 Eoardman Rd Aiken SC 28803 Frank Tiano 15300 Estancia Lane West Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Duzer 3604 N River Rd. Gainesnille GA 30506 Lee Wehster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Joseph Micalizzi HC 866 Boo 10397 Fajardo Puerto Rico 00738 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fields 183W Strickland Rd interlaosen FL 32148 Phone 904 654-2517 RC Contest Coordinator Kenneth Blackwett 207W Sandoreek Rd Enterprise AL 36330 Phone 334 347-4721 Display Coordinator Russell Mobely 5636 Woodnalley Rd NE Thomson GA 30824 Phone 708 597-9783 Computer Science Technology Expert Tom Rhodes 9 New York Blvd Beverly Hills FL 34465 Phone 382 827-0674 1352 795-2362 No pictures time Too words Enough words 4 pages just Council meeting No REPORT Why? Because YOU have responded poii told No longer necessary Now Hdqrs issues complete report didnt before thing coming out meeting long discussion about giving stuff away District help members clubs finality OK items create myself like Robts Rules Order books tapes like Airplanes Fly etc OK item sale Hdqrs raise revenue creates conflict FLASH. George Walker wanted tape Airp fly! mailed also free Model Aviation mag month Director Parks & Rec Dept Largo Fla asked meeting Response immediate Pres Dave Brown & Exec Director Joyce Hager said Take out annual budget $1 2/yr did have local Parks Director breathing over club field need same thing write Ill cant think better way spend annual budget Dist VP has good something.. Couple other things before leave Council meeting business! Dist V resident Gil Fireagle writes us dont appreciate good got search real inside mood Council beyond sanitized reporting Good shot Gil Giant Scale discussed Also IMAA organization Internl Miniature Airc Assn Someone mentioned haggling currently going inside IMAA Special Interest Group response IMAA good thing Special Interest Groups can run Nats events Fun-Flys good anybody because know live stuff said District Ive lot Fun-Flys featuring e larger flyers belong IMAA use IMAAs safety rules etc Therefore field wide open IMAA bring flyers clubs family can predict in-fighting will end within IMAA people will end happily Because everybody wants same thing want fly planes peace quiet Ill run out space page before get everything have tell something AMA discovered Special Interest Groups could run own business best better AMA 1974 council meeting Lake Charles La first SIG NFFS Free Flight John Worth said Lets try year SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP well look next year year later concept unqualifiedly successful didnt bother look back Class C events mentioned Class C can ANYTHING Giant Scale etc Dave Brown mentioned pure CONTESTS less less Today get-togethers fun just fly plane notion strikes ratses issue Should keep status CONTEST DIRECTOR change EVENT DIRECTOR create new EVENT DIRECTOR type parallel Contest Director What think? Let hear Now READ Its important Show Club Editor Club Pres PLEASE just skip words look pictures everybody has computer more now have District V WEB PAGE coming right out Bham have 10 megabytes need Enough flash 1 page 318 AMA Clubs Dist V same time Tell Editor can put page WEB newsletter can show name officers meet etc ALSOa page heralding upcomtng Fly-In Put map choose plan group states alphabetically WEB PAGE http/wwwscottnetkama Bob Garrett Nashville wants tell Bill Sharp 81 still greasing runway wants freq monitor Bob thats what Dorothy Fields Shes Dist freq coordr address phone above Russell Mobely Display Coordinator Address above Will mail back drop AMA Mall Show have new feature help Dist V members having trouble computer now have expert Computer Science Technology Mr Tom Rhodes #9 NY Blvd Beverly Hills Fla 34465 phone 352 527-0674 E-mail tomr@xtalwindnet Tom best Ive ever seen Hes free Troubles call him think told 2 ladies went out street Muncie md found batch Robts Rules Order discount price have stack Free catching fast Use run club meeting want Up Following urged publish meeting minutes Bob Garrett Nashville Phil Veatch Phil Greeberg So Fla John Tudor co-founder KCRC Nashville BARCS member Ken Lewis Fairhope Al John Agnew & sons Michael & Brian delete minutes John Diegelman E-mails no minutes rundown Waste space Ive modeling 60 yrs what AMA management does holds no interest Insurance & freq counts Majority modelers flyers less 5% care about contest AMA management ? Oh yes following want Roberts Rules now mailed James Nohsey Union C TN Ed Lipps Port Charlotte FL Chas Whetsel Morristown TN George Cliff Punta Gorda Time out. thanks Ms Kathy McMahon Gadsden mailing excellent newsletter.. further gossip. Don Kreis Largo FL has located local club Clearwater Pinellas Flying Club might let him Let give report calling AMA Hdqrs inquire about someones current membership identify yourself Club officer talking membership department will tell whether so-and-so current member AMA has explained lady other end phone will honor 3 names time will courteous polite would like thank Editor George Mello Club Pres Dee Miller Club Sec Keith Hunt Polk County Imperial RC Club Fla bringing membership department policy forward told CUSTOMER SERVICE number can call 1-800-4359262 membership info video HOW AIRPLANES FLY hit Clubs like 18/2 minute tape John Walsh Pres Atlanta Drone Soc wants mailed want club write call & Ill send tape explains aerodynamics real airplane good tape dont have belong club get live Dist V qualify very highest honor AMA can bestow Chartered Club AWARD OF EXCELLENCE Two clubs District qualified recognized Council 2 weeks ago Knox County Radio Control Society Knoxville Tenn Conley Flyers RC Club Georgia Pictures will follow very high honor two very deserving Clubs st 1998 161 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 5 Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Parenti 1920 Buckingliam Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Worden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indiana Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Bussell 5000W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 -3108 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Box 308 Burgle KY 40310 606 748-5834 Missouri Bob Underwood 32 Hollandbush Ct St Charles Mo 63304 Eve 314 939-3394 Ken Booher 1016 North East Barnes Dr Lees Summit MO 64086 816 524-7307 Frequency Coordinator Cal Orr RR 1 Box 1236 Higginsville MC 64037 660 584-6284 Fax 660 584-6285 Webmaster Gary Parenti 11001 Martindale Dr Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 531-9556 hop//wwwcsamiitedu/amadist6/indexhtm Executive Council met May 2nd 3rd half day Sunday devoted discussion flying sites problem securing and/or keeping flying sites real problem solutions differ greatly coast coast VP reported club district has permanent committee looks new sites time Leasing site private public landowners quite popular some areas other areas tend have public fields anyone allowed fly proper credentials Let know what clubs thoughts About 900 2500 clubs have reported location flying field hope soon can locate fields District VI several clubs have web pages have posted directions map field Calls received members moving traveling asking directions nearest field Does club have guest privileges comment should thought about clubs proactive relations neighbors landowners seem have least problems Jacksonville IL Club #1328 Jacksonville Propkickers six members show up planes annual tether plane contest Picture shows flight line Clockwise have Gene Nevins Sukhoi Brian Wards Silver Delta F-16 Bob Tendick Roger Russells Racer Charlie McCormicks P 51 John Hunters Ultimate John Althoffs Sidewinder next three pictures show order Grand Champion Gene Nevin firing up Sukhoi third place John Althoff Sidewinder John Hunter Ultimate Biplane anyone out ready challenge group Universe Championship Pictures text Gene Nevin Muncie IN Club #840 Munsee Skychiefs nothing crowds recent Mall Show handouts spectators building trainer raffle members kept busy see handout table AMA information modeling magazines taking good picture display really great way show off hobby Most everyone walked stopped quite often asked question two have Mr Mystery Greg Prater club President center Reggie Sewell hard work trainer MaIm Guy Mclntire assembling fuselage Gary Bussell AVP supplied pictures information comments show great success club-built trainer came out looking like picture box Well done guys Model Aviation / Michigan / Minnesota Wisconsin Dave Gish Vice President 5435 St Hwy 99 Wapello IA 52653 319 766-2202 goflyl @lisconet Associate Vice Presidents Joe Campopiano 3709 SW 4th St Des Moines IA 50315 Bud Gorman Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Joe llass 5394 English Drive Troy Ml 48098 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Thomas D Lazar 435 Hubbell St Marshall WI 53559-9409 Bill MilIar 712 Grand Ave Petoskey Ml 49770 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail Norlh Lindstrom 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 Cant believe another month has gone Time flies youre having fun Just returned May EC meeting subjects discussed Flying Sitesobtaining retaining considerable amount time spent subject final results will published later However want ask DistVIJ Clubs please get touch having problems whatsoever subject dont wait until last minute field has lost because action taken soon enough lot help available Speaking help send E-mail would please include phone number Most time want discuss subject Ive found its too difficult via E-mail help please Below two photos RC plane came out kit form back 1956-57 58 utilized compound escapement allowed L R rudder kick up elevator anyone knows name plane manufacturer please let know New Years Day troupe Central Iowa Aeromodlers set out commemorative flight old field east Ames new field north Cambridge Statistics aircraftclub trainer powerOS 40 pilotMark Taylor spottersDwight Bouvette Mark John Schoeneman windSW 15-20 mph ground speedapprox 40 mph duration flight22 mm resultstotal success Photo Denny Goodrich photo group Washburn High School aircraft design students built flew Gentle Lady Sophisticated Lady sailplanes believe school located Bloomington Minnesota thanks members Minnesota Radio Control Soaring Society helped endeavor Photo William Igoe Talk about foam wings above pictured aircraft all-foam version SR-71 Blackbird Twin OS 20s supply power Model built member Sodhusters ClubMerlin Mo Gorowsky Mo reports top speed 70-90 mph Photo Bill Friedlander RC pilots please pay attention Want try something new Build yourself rubber-powered model fly evening early morning RC birds rest think will find very rewarding Cole Palen Old Rheinbeck fame big advocate building flying rubber-powered models picture what can considered very good transmitter impound frequency control area Notice frequency scannera must event involved typical club weekend flying session out district credit must given RC Air Command sponsors Benefit Airshow Labor Day weekend Muscular Dystrophy Association Keep photos stories coming Bye * August1998 163 Arkansas / Louisiana / New Mexico / Oklahoma Texas Sandy Frank Vice President 105 N Brazos St Weathertord TX 76086-3207 Phone/Fax 817599-7131 E-mail sfrank69@ airmailnet http//wwwama-dist-80r9 George Aldrich 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 210 656-2021 Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 817 662-5587 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 126- SE 35 Oklahoma City OK 73129 405 634-5331 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 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 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 817 467-9211 Use Internet required AMA membersbut District VIII web address http/wwwama-dist-8org will give access regional modeling information months ahead other sources modeling info Towards enhanced communication within AMA District VIII please have chartered club designate Internet liaison contact person listed above web site Recently short notice cancellation event due military rescheduling facilityclubs Internet liaison instantaneously notified Several reminders new District VIII services Voluntary date registering nonflying non-sanctioned events eliminate unintentional overlapping being handled contest coordinator Mr Lee though event may competition nor flying nor sanctioned please register Bill voluntarily avoid conflicts receive free advertising event district web site billlee@cleafcom 2200 Rte2 Chandler TX 75758 2 Free video lending program chartered clubs registry guest speakerscontact Mr Locke 903 792 -3343 jdlocke@gtenet catalog free rental information listed wwwama-dist-8org 3 Free reprints redundant on-board power system send self-addressed stamped legal size envelope Dr Sandy Frank above address Editorial mature audiencesduring travels throughout district some have told no way required join association academy participate model flying Southerners somewhat rebellious within District VIII Obviously correctsome just go somewhere alone fly models perfectly content vast majority modelers otherwise go out flying site am may fly 2 3 times just go back home others out field may still just fly 2 3 times usually stay socialize extended time flying reason gathers us together AIVIA glue bonds modelers together! know definition Academy Funk Wagnallsa learned society advancement arts sciences AIvIA far magazine competition rules scheduling organizer separate services renders AIVIA glue bonds modelers together! Personally have member almost 40 years know life hobby would have different never have AMA am sure life has enriched association belonging ACADEMY hope thrives continues advance arts sciences aeromodeling AMA glue bonds modelers together! brings us together through sanctioning advertising gatherings events locally regionally academy gathers us together Listing within competition non-flying section publication cheapest best sources advertising event finding other events attend YOU membership own showcase Museum flying facility located Indiana plan schedule events magnitude could held such academy Someday plan visit showcase facility attend gatherings Homecoming/Grand Event Nats Gathering Eagles II other happening could produced likes ACADEMY AMA glue bonds modelers together! seek assistance input Please let know what right let know what needs improved within AMA Let know what additional services would like see AMA provide Please insure receive copy clubs newsletter AMA glue bonds modelers together! Note some philosophy above editorial gleaned association late Johnny Clemensa personal friend modelers president AMA previous District VIII Council member Flying Fun Fellowship Sandy Frank Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents Hobbypark Dallas TX April 1998Richard Stubblefield Houston winner $1000 FAI GIL Combat meet Entrants attended throughout United States Attendees Bossier City LA swap meet auction L R Al Milligan Keith Steele Floyd Harp Johnny Voight Daniel Young day long indoor activity fun event pit crew Tom Fluker Sr & Jr launched Joe Mckinse Dallas Hobbypark Seen ToledoApril 1998the IMAA display booth two very active District VIII modelers Mr Rip Holderidge Dallas left Mr Charlie Stevens Houston AMAAVP current Board Directors member IMAA nationally Colorado North Dakota / South Dakota / Wyoming Russ Miller Vice President P0 Box 128 Solan ND 88570 Days 701 445-3332 Evanings 701 220-3180 Fax 701 445-3323 F IIrmiller338@aolcom Associate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Troy Lapp 1609 Main St Will jaton ND 58801 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Mike Weidner 6535 Foxdale Circle Colorado Springs CO 8091 9-1788 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Monthly notes district VP some articles caught attention reviewed monthly newsletters Needless say columnsjust did make column month have anything interest club forward material address publication few pictures article needed appreciated following articles great ideas interesting ideas may work club flying field Wichita Radio Control Club WRCC News monthly has thank-you letter complimenting participation relationship Kansas Aviation Museum museum thanks support encourages club offer suggestions ideas preservation aviation heritage Topeka Control Line Association Top Class News magazine has directions map flying field great idea few clubs follow helps fliers visitors find use flying field Denver RC Eagles Eagles Edition describes adopt-a-highway cleanup program 2 mile stretch Parker Road may take some extra work clubs part great community state relations great way create lasting impression public Rapid City Propbusters Radio Control Club Prophuster has neat idea get some interesting things monthly sheet have special page dedicated previous year past clubs history very interesting reading thoughts things 1960 intriguing Neat idea Casper Airmodlers Flightline post following Dan Rea 2nd vice president has after much work completed projected started get some new books model aviation Natrona County Library club supplied cash donation library matched tt order books discount now have books way club will listed donor books Hats off club another neat idea District IX clubs could get partnership going local libraries Denver JEFCO Modelers Jefco Flyer have club officers Park Liaison important keep relationship tact park service types avenues help promote keep flying sites Hats off Club keeping park servtce mind informed Colorado Springs Pikes Peak RC Club newsletter mentions Boy Scout Night club sponsors special night scouts come visit meeting also chance see airplanes learn about club activities Great exposure newcomers hobby model airplanes Edgewater Colorado Model Museum Flying Club/SAM Chapter#1/FAC Squadron 55 has interesting article concerning plans Jim Adams states letter really enjoyed plans newsletter have looked years set plans Cessna 120 140 no avail would also like have good set plans Consolidated PBY am wishing would like set construction drawings Lockheed C141 Loadstar Anyone having information forward Kirk Kirkham 2909 Eaton Street Edgewater Co 80214 Phone 303-2375093 Johnson County Kansas RC Barnstormers newsletter Fly Paper have great idea Safety Tips Pilots 11 will have completed successful radio equipment ground check before first flight new repaired model 21 will fly model aircraft presence spectators until become qualified flier unless assisted experienced helper 31 will preform initial turn after takeoff away pit spectators areas will thereafter fly over pit spectator areas unless beyond control 4 established will abide safety rules flying site use will willfully deliberately fly models careless dangerous manner 4Legacy/Worth Continued page 152 honoring selected individuals Pioneers Banquet Ball State University Muncie event will need buy banquet ticket advance mail payment AMA again no invitation required everyone welcome within limits banquet hall capacity because first-come firstserved event no assurance banquet tickets will available very close event date sure being able take part historical event need commit relatively earlyprobably month two advance need ask AMA send Pioneers information package will have details procedures help part special weekend Whos coming Well already have some famous international personalities guest list Henry J Nicholls England will celebrate birthday Museum 11th Ron Moulton also England Gordon Burford Australia have also confirmations existing Hall Fame members such past AMA Presidents John Patton Maynard Hill Dolly Wischer Hurst Bowers think Ben Shereshaw will possibly Bill Winter health permitting Most newly elected 1998 Hall Famers will officially receive HOF plaques plus may several dozen specially recognized Pioneersthose have nominated Hall Fame yet elected will grand reunionmuch like 1996 Celebration Eagles perhaps bigger st1998 165 • I] [e TU 1 t Arizona / California Hawaii / Guam / Nevada Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone 602 708-0222 E-mail richh@primenetcom htlpi/wwwama-1 acorn/ama Glenn Caner Walnut Creek California 510 933-2086 Michael Harrington Kaneohe Hawaii 808 239-6682 Gary Hover Visalia California 209747-0287 Kal Jensen Reno Nevada 702 329-6430 John Krohn Whittier California 310 692-4177 Bob Reynolds Tucson Arizona 520 296-8183 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner Sacramento California 916 362-1962 See laat montha column additional AVPa coordinatorsl Doing what loved Harris Lee R seen posing Event Committee 1996 US Scale Masters held Mesa Arizona Harris will remembered life lived distinguished naval aviator national hero loving father dedicated modeler District X AMA aeromodeling have lost very dear friend avid supporter model aviation April 30 1998 Harris Alexander Lee lost struggle cancer slipped surly bonds earth now dancing laughter-silvered wings Harris born Perley Minnesota June 14 1922 moved Burbank California 1942 worked Lockheed attended USC late 1942 joined Navy flew Hellcats South Pacific Harris returned war hero earning Distinguished Flying Cross numerous Air Medals 1946 through 1956 Harris worked Hollywood special effects / movie set industry worked original Titanic vessel Desert Fox other well known productions Harris gained love scale model building 1956 Harris joined brother Don residential construction business contractor Orange County until retirement 1988 Harris undoubtedly best known fellow modelers founder US Scale Masters Harris founded Scale Masters organization 1980 past eighteen years US Scale Masters its regional qualifiers have gained worldwide acclaim Over years event has grown become prestigious scale modeling events country success event due no small part Harris personal dedication commitment Harris truly believed model aviation building scale models sharing love sport/hobby should first foremost Fun concept has always part Scale Masters Harris spirit lives know will always heart scale model builder Harris survived two sons Kirk Scott grandchildren many friends life life countless modelers have blessed much fuller having known Harris Alexander Lee will sorely missed Harris last request dream live lieu sending flowers asked contributions made Harris name US Scale Masters Assn Inc 21952 Airport Rd Aurora OR 97002 Till next time. Keepem safe Keepem flyn District X hosts fifth annual National Retail Hobby Store Assn Annual Convention April 27-30 fabulous Las Vegas NV NRHSA members gather year share business ideas experiences marketing information help ensure success hobby industry goal stated NRHSA President Walt Throne bring retailers over country together order foster exchange information common us Information will assist retailers finding ways increase sales least amount expense effort 140 retail stores represented years convention far successful ever work no play makes very dull convention NRHSA annual meeting Pictured above President Walt Throne presides over Wednesday night Hawaiian Luau association members Al Fuchfen L Joe Stanton go out enjoy evening 166 Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents Jim Martin Pukalani HI wife spent third Christmas Panama City Panama visiting daughter meeting Central American modelers Pictured Adalbert Alguero wife Lourdes Panama City model Quickie Chepo Panama Jim District X would like pass thanks Adalbert warm welcome Kokua help taking Jim around meet Panamanian flyers Pictured Asociacion Pananmena De Aermodelismo flying site Cocoli Panama Jim Martin family opportunity tour several flying sites around Panama City area given very warm welcome Panamanian modelers Jim found modelers around world speak common language share same common bond love model aviation El] ki 1 [s Diu 211 is] bE Alaska / Idaho / Montana / Oregon Washington McCollough Dresident P0 Box 13090 Porland 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 59101 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Reeves Lippincolt 4400 Gray Wolt Dr Wasilla AK 99654 Mike Hazel 1073 Windemere Dr NW Salem OR g73Q4 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Boa 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Snaer 781 Lillonet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 146th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Northwest AMA Show Team left Bruce Graham Tom Schwartz Team Manager Sam Franklin Gwynn Meyers Charlie Wilcox Don Loewen Mark Erickson Jim Grey Markas Mann Betty Grey Noel Keefer Ronda Bryant Frank Bryant Art Ward Spencer Manlove Newsletter Editor sent announcement Missoula Big Sky Thunderbirds R/C Clubs Float Plane Fly-in July 25-26 1998 Frenchtown Pond near Missoula Frenchtown Pond State Park has nice artificial lake usually calm great place fly floats Bring family friends come join us day fun Flying will start about 900 am continue until 400 pm Hamburgers potluck will available starting noon Saturday coming out town will feed voluntary donations cover expenses will accepted Picnic tables shelter available will no charge flyNo prizes no competition just fun Following flying evening pot luck will held Thunderbird Field Bring own meat barbeque grocery store nearby Dry camping will permitted T-bird field Friday Saturday nights event going pond T-Bird Field will open both days Rules flyers will register show AMA membership card Also planes must have successfully flown before event flight tests can made 700 am 900 am Frenchtown Pond State Park next visible Interstate 90 Take exit 89 go about mile half west frontage road park gate Important Note Dogs allowed premises park cars Call Clarence Almen 406 543-7024 Spencer Manlove 549-8357 additional information Graham Hicks sent sad note Grande Ronde Bush Pilots lost first president Loren Blanchard age 87 two weeks ago Loren incredible modeler though did fly much built shop equipment discarded washing machine motors scrap metal once built neat little smoke fluid pump out 38 shell casing l5v motor old shaver made red banner towed Nampa meet two years ago took third Sportsman Well miss him Charlie Willcox provided couple photos following words about Northwest AMA Show Team enjoyment flying Show Team let public know about hobby its diversity have pilots fly pattern planes like Goldberg 300 have flying car PorscheTM Broom Hilda Flying Witch working flying dog house oddities fun make fly have scale airplanes flown crowds seem enjoy much anything fly have plane compartment carries either candy parachutist Kids love Candy Bomber also has lights fly night Show Team Float Festival go Strawberry Festival Vashon Island public turns out see us used some planes cars witch along local clubs airplanes parade Festival have lot fun flying shows people letting public get hands Buddy Box Heres photos Evergreen 97 Nelson Scotts photo Bill Currys Gary Parkers Stropp Albatroses regard Albatros seems Gary Parker Joe Topper have purchased Proctor line plan retssue DVa Jenny Along recent Sopwith 11/2 Strutter release will adding some Golden Age aircraft line Bob Benjamin gets ready fly Electric powered Stinson Ed Lamb announced First Annual Eagle Squadron NW Free Flight Scale Champs Sept 5-7 Harts Lake Prairie meet will include Jimmie Allen Event FAC Thompson/Greve Combined FAC Poers Scale Gas-Electric-CO2 combined FAC Peanut Scale FAC Rubber Scale FAC Jumbo Scale information Contact CD Ed Lamb 15911 SE 42nd P1 Bellevue WA 98006-18 15 425 747-7806 edsplace @worldnetattnet st 1998 167
Edition: Model Aviation - 1998/08
Page Numbers: 152, 153, 154, 155, 156, 157, 158, 159, 160, 161, 162, 163, 164, 165, 166, 167
A Academy Model Aeronautics ANws 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Executive Council Meeting Highlights 135 SW As HistoryPast Present Future John Worth Motions made May 2-3 1998 Executive Council meeting motions belo unofficial minutes Minutes gil official u approved th Council MOTION moved W De Cou II seconded R Miller IX have Doug Holland Dave Brown contact Anita Northrop immediately express strong interest pending Dougs validation financial information provided AMA MOTION passed 12 yes II IV V VI VII VIII IX X XI EVP NAA 1 no III MOTION II moved D Holland EVP seconded J MeNeill V postpone consideration funding Mile Square until June 1998 Executive Council meeting MOTION passed 9 yes IV V VI VII VIII IX XI EVP NAA 4 no II III X Note this item placed agenda June 15 1998 meeting MOTION III moved J MeNeill V seconded R Hanson X authorize President Executive Vice President purchase IMS Show up slOOK intent running conjunction Western States Modelers Association MOTION passed 9 yes II IV V VI VII VIII X EVP attendance III IX XI NAA History involves both events people Sometimes its matter what happened other times its matter involved often its combination factors example sometimes history made someone several people doing something very special such Maxwell Bassett won 1932 National Model Airplane Championships gasoline-powered engine competition event previously dominated rubber-powered models happening shared Bill Brown designer maker engine changed history model aviation forever because never again would gas engine-powered models compete directly national competition against rubber power Another significant history-making aeromodeling achievement winning first Nationals Radio Control event Good brothers 1936 time Radio Control highly specialized activity engaged very few experimenters using homemade equipment model designs Since time Radio Control model flying has evolved huge aeromodeling activity involving hundreds thousands dollars maybe millions using mostly commercial ready-to-use equipment flown mostly models produced kit Almost Ready-To-Fly form Along way other examples individuals have achieved national attention recognition being elected Model Aviation Hall Fame through performance achievements publicity over yearseven yet achieving Hall Fame statushave also gained recognition largely via publication activities model press way another have come learn about contributions history aeromodelingwhat happened way back recently way now process have gotten indications what can expect least part future have seen instance turbine enginesin just past 10 yearshave come reliable now source model propulsion Based history can expect such engines will become numerous cheaper smaller Less certain present although clarification should forthcoming soon personalities will become famous history developing aspect model aviation suggests interesting thought As technological progress proceeds part segment history making may may directly involved its happening lifetime therefore observers historical development turn means us will able look back some years now remember developed involved Very likely names too familiar us now will much better known before long will probably learn some will nominated selection election some future year Hall Fame looking ahead therefore what may happen future can gain perspective what happening year recognize model aviation pioneers new crop Hall Famers September Celebration Eagles II event Muncie Indiana Think about can part history making being event person can actually meet talk perhaps share dinner some already famous deeds events past Focus two key dates Friday September 11th Saturday September 12th 1998 evening 11th will having Pioneers Party AMA Museum Everyone invited no chargeno invitation necessary next evening 12th will continued page 165 152 Model Aviation HQ See Page 192 resident neighboring field has made noise complaint against club will respond have adequately prepared chances keeping field very good begin scrambling prepare response field may become another statistic disturbing trend message must come across well aware local community standards regarding nuisance due noise have taken appropriate steps ensure can comply standards have controls monitoring place demonstrate compliance complaint has no merit However going take much just saying words Whoever decides whether will allowed continue flying has guided conclusion complaint has no merit based what have prove AIVIA Sound Committee supports acquiring means have right answers should right fly come question Sound Committee Mission Statement Prevent loss offlying fields arising adverse community reaction sounds model aircraft emit Simple goai statement isnt So Put man moon much done orderly systematic successful approach accomplishing mission depends efforts Individuals clubs need control sound emissions maintain harmony neighbors AMA hobby suppliers have stake responsibility some work Sound Committee will defining arguing revising tasks deciding should allocated Sometimes will obvious should doing what sometimes can say up hobby suppliers provide quieter power plants realistic Consumers must demonstrate ready market quieter power plants smart providers will make available will such issues approach evolves Actually problem responses have evolving losing flying fields faster new ones being established acceptable working together can change What prevailing sound emission standards locale know congratulations Most dont know what point sound crosses line innocuous nuisance public official landowner sitting judgment over noise complaint against club probably doesnt know either may need inform him leads first tasks learning community standards have comply should task must done local level standards uniform across boundaries political subdivisions National international standards provide recommendations always used used have usually tailored some degree committee can provide some guidance finding standards possibly fill some details wouldnt feasible AMA Its usually club effort could cooperative effort among clubs same area Public ordinances building codes usual sources regarding noise nuisance standards community municipalities codes available on-line accessible via Web other cases phone calls and/or trips library city/county administration centers may required San Diego County call number Noise Control listed county government section telephone directory got quick response including copy pertinent sections county codes ordinances applicable code well-drafted traceable standards recommended American National Standards Institute ANSI Sound level limits specified one-hour average dBA levels limits range 40-65 dBA hour average depend such factors timeof-day zoning area limit levels apply property line bit different building codes specify levels allowable location noise-sensitive site residence school hospital etc building code seems thoughtful regard ordinance does differentiate whether adjoining property noise-sensitive vacant example should serve model what look permissible level should quantified preferably average over specified period time universally recognized units eg one-hour equivalent dBA level Leq permissible level usually specified receptors location source level may defined property line sensitive location some standard distance source ordinance such little room legal wrangling evidence presented properly will either compliant will Designing club rules compliance community standards straightforward case will cover details upcoming column communities codes regarding sound nuisance written vague terms loud annoying sounds prohibited Whether compliance difficult demonstrate contest up whim official stands judgment situation community must provide quantitative definition local community standards sell public official interpretation may seem formidable task involves legwork legal technical skill Persons public office legal arenas tend swayed precedent authority logic science following course action suggested 1 sound ordinances locale too vague useful try moving up step two public hierarchy Look applicable provisions county state codes possibly ordinances neighboring communities 2 Obtain copy ANSI Standard S1240-]990 Sound Level Descriptors Determination Compatible Land Use extract fill blanks local codes document contains guidelines enforceable law widely recognized authoritative 3 sound survey site suiTounding noise-sensitive locations determine ambient sound level sound generated model flying activity does contribute significantly raising ambient level will have good argument compliance local standards recording sound meter required expensive instruments can rented will needed few days clear understanding communitys sound emission standards fundamental other steps will take control Someone clubofficers committee established address issueneeds develop understanding prepared sell club members outsiders Sensible standards apply particular flying site will derived community standards will constraints Continued page 155 August1998 153 999- 9 Mike Stokes AMA Education Coordinator 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 months column will focus some very positive happenings around country will hopefully plant ideas others pick up will start congratulating Roanoke Valley Radio Control RVRC Club being latest recipient AMA Youth Education Stipend YES Grant RVRC under guidance club president Marshall McClung has teamed up Roanoke Valley Governors School Mr Bill Saunders establishing Aerodynamics Elective syllabus look forward receiving Marshalls reports passing membership through column received nice informative letter Don Ross AMA 6834 response request information aiding acquiring indoor flying sites Don informed Mr Alan Abriss produced video entitled Silent Magic might prove very helpful looking locate acquire indoor site contacted Mr Abriss have received copy video reviewed dealing directly acquisition indoor sites gives viewer realistic presentation what takes place indoor models fascinating captivating Silent Magic would make excellent visual aid formal request indoor site price 18-minute video $17 plus $3 shipping handling Mr Abriss may reached Homegrown Television Productions 94-20 66 Ave Forest Hills NY 11374 Top Gun 98 officially record books second year row AMA sponsored make-and-take Delta Dart program youngsters 10-14 years old As photos show however some latitude given Also second year row program carried out under guidance Pete Ferris Palm Beach Sky Hawks AMA Charter Club 1141 Sky Hawks provided instructors Frank Tiano Enterprises provided adhesives Palm Beach Polo provided facility Construction trimming models took place mornings mass launch Friday Saturday Sunday lead-off act half-time show day Recognition given participants Certificate Achievement AMA Medals awarded placing 1st 2nd 3rd up last down mass launch day would appear accompanying photos event success sincerest thanks Norm Rosenstock Palm Beach Sky Hawks being point man project planning attending Top Gun 99 Frank Tiano has invited AMA Delta Dart program back column starting take life its own based input have receiving members over country What nice about being coordinator have figure out use material effectively benefit concerned main goal writing column monthly seem get closer together time plant seeds minds readers am learning really good programs established around country no need reinvent wheel An example what am referring follows three very viable programs first example courtesy Harold Reuter Lake Orion Michigan Lake Orion Waldon Scripps Middle Schools feature unique program known Dragon Days other Wednesday classes dismissed 1220 pm teachers able participate Professional Development sessions tends leave some students unsupervised upon arriving home Dragon Days has offered chance students enjoy supervised activities afternoon until regular dismissal time Harold has instrumental presenting woodworking projects model building has donated time skills showing students build airplanes race cars bird houses As cost per student runs depending project Harold looks discounts offers advice supplies can found around town About 45 students usually participate Dragon Days Harold reports kids find self-esteem through sense accomplishment Michigan head out Rio Rancho New Mexico Jim Simpsons Radio Control Sailplane program involved 9-14 year old students Jim designed Sunrider Sailplane developed soaring school program order introduce plant seeds enjoyment model aviation todays youth Jim has interesting outlook todays youth quote Money deterrent interest person involved will find way get money equipment whatever Modern youth commonly wear $100 shoes own access computers Big fast loud very expensive planes drove RC back out country lack exposure primary factor lack junior participation half-dozen 10-year-old kids two-channel RC airplanes will cause old guys pick up pack up sometimes leave field Jims solution Sunrider six-footspan two-channel sailplane enlists instructors teach building flying utilizes flying sites close home such schools parks permission seeks parental support enlists parents program establishes peer groups because flying buddy next flying field importance Jim has found difficult ingredient competent willing instructors reason students taught instructors results have excellent Jims parting comment valuable lesson us take heed underestimate modern youth Theyre way smarter old people know last example productive program comes us Clement Germanier Glenbrook South High School Glenview Illinois Clement has secondary school teacher 34 years has also taught summer school class building flying Radio Control aircraft past 12 summers summer classes range 12 19 students summer class lasts three weeks meets daily 4Y2 hours Students learn build fly own airplanes very enthusiastic about program Financing comes parents supportive local hobby shops Skylarks RIC Club AMA Charter Club #272 has instrumental success program As Clement says Clubs have involved types programs succeed Students receive ied arts credit towards graduation requirements Additionally Clement meets students once week flying field remainder summer has students 154 Model Aviation club stay active until finish high school has other ideas contributors have quoted concerning future model aviation roles have play future will close months column couple photos Clement Germanier s classes SoundlMaclaughlin Continued page 153 operation sound mitigation steps will apply aircraft flown site caveat regarding current ISO ANSI recommendations municipal codes ordinances traceable An objective measure equivalent loudness specified whereas noise annoyance subjective cannot measured physical quantity descriptors sound factor its potential annoy someone including tonal content repetition rate familiarity listener listeners attitude toward activity emitting countless intangible features Ideally could measure degree annoyance scale accounts variables devise standards preclude exceeding some tolerability limit However have means may find sound four-stroke engine pleasing twostroke though perceived loudness may equal its sensible account difference standards noise mitigation quantify difference some factor rules favor fourstroke engines can rationally defended other perceptions might crop up discussions sound standards flying site easy effort establish workable guidelines become mired philosophizing about abstract nature annoyance caused sound suggest adopting applicable limits specified codes upper bound permissible sound level seems sensible must comply law minimum provide margin comfort law establishes threshold based measure correlates very well noise annoyance satisfactory people time have consider much additional margin need conforming desires of people. doesnt feel comfortable margin could form lumped n dBA below threshold specified law factors considering engine type operating speed etc column will identify what sound parameters other loudness have shown surveys contribute annoyance level broad populations will begin limits set recognized authority Adjustments provide comfort margin can discussed separately added once agreed upon will also discuss establishment site rules sound compliance specific power plant-related sound mitigation measures Reflect effort others put obtaining field molding suit purposes Isnt worth developing plan protect loss Failure plan planning fail st1998 155 Til next month MUSEUM CURATOR Immediate opening Museum Curator Job responsibilities include Collections management supervision exhibit research development public relations communications fund-raising grant writing staffing Museum including weekends Position forty 40 hours per week including weekend work Qualifications include 1 BA history Museum Studies related field equivalent work experience 2 Technical knowledge model building flying 3 Good rapport model industry 4 Excellent writing skills computer literacy 5 A minimum two years museum experience Please provide current resum letter interest Mary Hum Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 E Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 close business July 15 1q98 E-mail address mhurn@modelaircraftorg USAUSA • z~rj wiuui r Doug Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 787-7454 upcoming months will have various statements schedules taken audit report will provide opportunity see numbers better understand financial operations AMA particularly care about numbers will continue include humorous item enjoyment Two men beach Florida appeared regularly never talked just sat side side Finally day said used lumber business business went bad fire Thats ended up down second man didnt say anything minute two turned said used textile business flood Thats ended up down first man looked hack him asked start flood Below presented Statements Cash Flows 1997 1996 show money originated spent Details operations included statements will see future months THE ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS INC STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31 1997 AND 1996 OPERATING ACTIVITIES Increase net assets Adjustments reconcile increase net assets net cash provided operating activities Depreciation amortization Gain loss sales assets changes operating assets liabilities Receivables Inventory cost Prepaid expenses taxes Accounts payable accrued expenses Competition funds escrow Deferred membership revenue Deposits Net Cash Provided Operating Activities INVESTING ACTIVITIES Purchases property equipment Proceeds sales assets Deposits investment accounts 19971996 $ 911883 $ 236620 384228 5133 1290978 19506 10588 41567 54582 2024 227125 365191 70038 671849 19632 39676 96510 147577 1985 194462 100001 4iiQ12 221191 8300 3990031 504693 624345 1522001 Net Cash Used Investing Activities FINANCING ACTIVITIES Principal payments mortgage payable Principal payments capital lease obligations Collections mortgage note receivable Net Cash Used Financing Activities 61189432548 48627 23572 2011 45458 34551 160 7018879849 NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS Beginning year End year SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION Interest paid Income taxes paid SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES Equipment financed through capital lease obligations Mortgage note received connection sale real estate 728930635524 4408 $ 3308262$ 2579332 $ 83173$ 105215 20152600 74302-250000 Well hope wasnt too boring you have questions will happy discuss Until later Model Aviation ecticut / Maine Massachusetts / New Hampshire / Rhode Island / Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1828 781 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 AlIen Road Billerica MA 01821 -5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 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 E Greenmich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001 -2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1866 1997 NEPRO AWARDS BANQUET following information pictures furnished Bob Wallace AVP Ct 1997 Northeast Pylon Racing Association NEPRO awards banquet held Saturday November 22nd Bradley Ramada Inn Windsor Locks Connecticut Signifying conclusion another highly successful RC Pylon Racing season well attended annual gathering NEPRO members guests featured excellent can eat buffet professionally prepared slide show past racing seasons highlights cornucopia door prizes presentation awards musically accompanied slide show prepared Lloyd Burnham encompassed over 800 color slides arranged compressed 48 minute twin projector program racing season highlights comical incidents slide show requires dedicated photographic efforts several people during racing season hours editing composing has become banquet highlight An unexpected slide presentation prepared Mike Kristina Luzzi shown after main slide show comical theme Mike Kristina s show Lego man parody NEPROS Lloyd Burnham Ralph Rinaldi neither will ever play center NBA see slide show appreciate shame both slide shows shot presentation certainly worthy being reshown Thanks efforts Louis Barbara Schwab years banquet featured well over several thousand dollars worth door prizes including radio systems Airtronics Futaba Hitec donated radios basic entry level systems either Airtronics radio computerized type list door prize sponsors included Airtronics RIC Report Ernst Master Airserew Lee Mfg Flight Line hobbies Inc Zona Rocket City Boca Bearings HitecIRCD Lone Star Balsa Futaba Great Planes CB/Tatone LCS Performance Hobbypoxy Indy R/C K&B Mfg Du-Bro Sullivan Products Coverite Norvel Bob Smith Ind Powermaster Fuels Robart NEPRO considered finest regional Pylon Racing organization United States Races held late April through late September Connecticut Massachusetts New York area competitions include entry level NEPRO Quickie 500 racing well higher performance AMA Quickie 500 Quarter 40 Pylon Racing events NEPRO possesses finest upto-date safety communications race result equipment country fact NEPROs safety equipment such equipment presently use conforms present AIVIA guidelines regulations NEPROs racing equipment available free charge delivered race site club northeast area interested hosting Pylon Race flying field RC Pylon Racing northeast area best country NEPRO always welcomes newcomers interest Pylon Racing beginners experienced flyers alike additional information about NEPRO obtain free new member informational pack contact Lloyd Burnham 860 6449072 See races Model Aviation August1998 157 1997 Quickie 500 Fast Heat Time Winners l-r Ralph Rinaldi expert class Vance Sutton standard class 1997 Standard Class Champion Mike Luzzi daughter Kristina also caller Kristina awarded Caller Year trophy determined membership vote caller like Kristina could Mike lose 1997 Expert Class NEPRO Quickie 500 Winners I-r 3rd Lloyd Burnham 2nd Tom Rebenklau 5th Bob Wallace 1st Louis Schwab Missing photo 4th place finisher Bill Jensen 1997 Standard Class NEPRO Quickie 500 Winners l-r 1st Mike Luzzi 2nd Frank Hell 4th Russ Levy 5th Bob Settembro Missing photo 3rd place finisher Don Morgan 1997 Expert Class Champion Lewis Schwab wife Barbara Barbara winner NEPROs 1997 Most Appreciated Non-Member trophy dedicated efforts obtaining abundance sponsor donated door prizes • I111 LIUEE 1 1 — *New Jersey/ New York/ Europe Cou resident 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1308 zDey908 221-6899 Eve908 221-1666 Fax908 221-9297 decou @ idtnet Associate Vice Presidents Dave Babcock 445 Stoctrton Street Hghtstoocr NJ 08520-4501 Roy Brown USAE AFCENT CMR 460 Box 585 APO AC 09703 Vinceuliano teyhaweck Pd Rocky Pt NwvYerk NY 11778 Ray Joschkos 59 Liorrrgstorr Street St Jawes NY 11780 James M Lewis PO 81 Ogdenborg NY 13869-0081 Bob McKay 109W Edroard St. Iselan NJ 08830 Dave Mathewson Box 813 Cawillas NY 13031 Tom Murray 31 Voorhees Once Basking Ridge NJ 07920 Marlene Nikodem 407 Wllos Street Lockport NY 14094 Bill Poythress 2 Hewlock CooS Saugentres NY 12477 Adam Sattier 41 Perry Averrue Latham NY 12110-2433 Terry Terrenoire tOt Sroithtield Dr Endiceo NY 13780-4329 Frequency Coordinator Len Sauter 53 ArpoS Dr Oseego County Atyert FolIos NY 13088 315 598-8093 AVP Bob McKay great time March 24th attended 25th annual Roxhury Area Model Airplane Club building contest RAMAC has Gold Leader Club number years really knows put show Twenty-nine modelers brought 42 planes judged 6 others being shown display local school cafeteria hadnt seen such collection model aircraft years room full aircraft formidable task judges Pat Goldman Jean Schimmer handled registration chores judging event 9 certificates 28 trophies awarded coordinated effort part Bob Boswell Hans Huchradel John Goldman Doug Twaits Hal Eaton Mike Ramsey Al Young Wes Deetz Frank Costello Devin Osborne Carls Hobby Center John Goldman Dataspace Systems Inc Bill Schimmer donated trophies event end evening over 23 contestants walked away certificates trophies Gus Perez Wayne Modelers taking top honors 1st Scale trophy best non-MonoKote covering well trophies Best Show Modelers Choice Some skilled craftsmen attended RAMAC contest Thanks AVP McKay pictures Bill Schimmer write-up late April pleasure attend second annual Rockland County RC club Library show New City NY library venue event club decorates walls ceiling numerous display tables forms model aviation paraphernalia has three-position flight simulator set-up conducts AMA Cub building classes kids Outside weather permitting ample space some attention-grabbing helicopter demonstrations event well publicized library local press hit libraty patrons stopped look displays talk RCRC modelers present left impression library show such provides us excellent opportunity get hands-on community involvement sport flight simulator Cub building areas proved particularly attractive visitors Kudos CD Al Betancourt another job well done way Al has effective way assure maximum participation clubs members always some interesting items raffled end day paslicipate dont know what items might unless show up Two nice kits time Danny Landis F-4U Corsair RCRC library show Kate Powers Brendan Lauria Grace Powers Mark Powers show off completed AMA Cubs April 29th found Maryland Eastern States Free Flight Championships sizable contingent District II contestants Tom Higgs Higgs Brothers Farms provides space event personally sees plenty great food contestants As drove up site passed huge barbecue pit covered chicken fight way past aroma chef None other gracious host Tom has RC pilot about 6 years quick provide some ample acreage free flight folks ever gets out farming hell next Colonel Sanders Tom Higgs tending flock two-day event know District II entrants acquitted themselves well dont have final results Perhaps next month Pallet tweaks FlJ ship prior flight Master Matt Barr age 7 participating first-ever HLG contest 158 Model Aviation -tiIIsUIIE 1 1 ie] SE Ohio / Pennsylvania / West Virginia Bob Brown Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 Anseciate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Osurt Columbus OH 43229-2556 914 891-1943 Danid H Ellis 5261 DeWiS Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 304 776-1459 Nelsen Geuld 1944 Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103-9519 610 797-6597 Jehe Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 412 925-3266 Deneld Klnpp 637 Hamilton Coart Traype PA 19426-2356 610 409-0129 Frank Nell 9042 Normall Drive Dayton OH 45449 937 435-9332 Machew Tarnwski RR#3 Eno 294 Dogwood Drivo Drums PA 19222 717 622-0435 Jeseph S Vislay 1381 Cranuronk Drive PO 9oa 951 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Frequency Ceerdinater Jehe Cettle 1512 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fog PA t9754 Phone 717 297-9970 CLUB PROGRAM What cold winter night Duje Matenkosky coming club meeting night plan have some fun Duie Murrysville Pennsylvania traveled quite number clubs Pittsburgh area last winter Vintage Radio Control Show Included presentation escapement pulse equipment new used state too long ago accompany tales RC adventures brought some beautiful silk covered vintage aircraft well Duie tine master silk dope finish top off flies beauties vintage equipment everyday flying Thanks sharing wisdom Duie Duie Matenkosky entenains Pittsburgh Arcs Photo Dean Shaffer THE PITTSBURGH TAILSPIN SQUADRON Pittsburgh Tailspin Squadron FAC having Indoor handlaunch glider event Leechburg Pennsylvania AVP John Hathaway dropped visit Rich Blackham describes himself Benevolent Dictator gathered few members together last indoor event winter building background Catholic Activity Centerseveral National Indoor Records have set site Pittsburgh area modelers interested Free Flight may contact Rich Blackham 4991 Road Murrysville Pennsylvania 15668-96 15 Pittsburgh Tailspin Squadron Photo John Hathaway CLEVELAND CONTROLINE Wayne Buran has asked mention annual stunt contest Old time classic will flown Saturday August 22 PAMPA classes Sunday 23rd additional information contact Wayne Buran 405 Cottonwood Ct Avon Lake Ohio 44012 MAHONING COUNTY MODEL CLUB active clubs eastern Ohio Mahoning County Model Club held mall show Southern Park Mail Boardman Ohio Thanks Steve Smith following pictures provide examples fine aircraft display Steve Smith Cessna 310G Laser 200 Stearman built Mark Chopp INDOOR Great indoor sites extremely hard find Recently nine District III modelers enjoyed hospitality Western New York Free Flight Society Buffalo Bills practice facility new building could develop indoor mecca Buffalo area Buffalo Bills great indoor site Don Slusarczyk Vernon Neff Larry Mzik Tom Soya John Kagan Larry Loucks Chuck Slusarczyk brought home ten prizes Buffalo CLUB WORKERS backbone club work Without efforts membership would have considerably less Thank working e Ron Martin man club booth Hamburg Flea Market August 1998 159 Stephen Gerish Hog Bipe Delaware District Columbia / Maryland /Nortlr Carolina / Virginia Chuck Foreman Vice President 412 Pine Cone Ct Kill Devil Hill NC 27948 Phone 252 441-5855 Fax 252 441-6554 cforeman@modelaircraftorg Associate Vice Presidents George Abbott 8712 Westlake Court Raleigh NC 27613 Home Phone 919 848-6719 E-Mail GAbboH462@aolcom Robert E Babura 117 Otis Dr Severn MD 21144-1130 Home Phone 41D 969-9356 E-Mail bbabura@junocom Steve Moulton 2217 Johnstown Rd Chesapeake VA 23322 Home Phone 757 421-4545 Office Phone 757 431-6009 Fax 804 463-8411 E-Mail moultons @ mindspringcom Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Ave Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Home Phone 54D 943-1684 E-Mail tlyrrs@cfwcom John Stare 826 Marl Pit Rd Middletown DE 19709 Home Phone 302 376-7154 E-Mail vrcs38@aolcom Bliss Teague 625 5th Ave SW Hickory North Carolina 28602 Home Phone 336 324-2164 Office Phone 336 733-9228 E-Mail bliaateague@conninccom Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 910 488-5986 FLIGHT OF THE RAVEN some interesting E-Mail Bob Verhaeghe said am planning fly RIC float plane across Pamlico Sound non stop 1 will take off waters edge front house North Carolina follow along boat fast boat models fly fast intend land Silver Lake Ocracoke Island Outer Banks north Carolina knowledge has never done flying across Pamlico Sound distance about 37 statute miles hope late spring early summer year think would interest readers know going take place time being am calling Pamlico Challenge Flight Raven call plane Raven because initials RAV later plans develop Sounds like fun trip hope have pictures information attempt later GLENN DEAN FREDERICK MARYLAND Received letter Glenn Dean sounds like good idea thought some clubs District IV would like try idea Like AMA members am concerned about future hobby agree AMAs philosophy introducing model aviation young people thru education have suggestion another program AMA might pursue spring middle schools high schools around country sponsor science fairs Winners go compete regional state national international levels Local businesses major corporations alike sponsor awards variety categories As Army recruiter judge number fairs have always found number projects use model aviation investigate aeronautical principles suggestion promote model aviation recognizing outstanding achievements students use model aviation science fair project Give award recognizes best use model aviation equivalent prize could AMA youth membership subscription ModelAviation perhaps opportunity fly local club see primarily local effort promoted local AMA clubs volunteer judge local science fair present award AMA could assist promoting program local clubs aware existed AMA could also create certificate medal create prepaid membership club could buy advance also see AMA providing promoting sort award state national level am sure funding local AtvlA volunteers participate program would difficult AMA promotes decision significantly lower cost youth membership cost program could remain minimal potential gain exposure hobby would worth cost ASHEBORO AEROMODELERS Late 1996 group local model enthusiasts met deciding form club attempt locate develop flying field area Mr Lany Draugh certified Contest Director among group provided guidance developing club city time doing work improve condition old discontinued landfill help city manager personnel Recreation Public Works departments possible have grading clearing done could provide suitable flight location Once work completed grassed circle control line runway radio control club granted lease property keeping planned improvements beautification old landfill city agreed keep areas other circle runway mowed cleared lot work club members yet flying season coming will make great project feet will provide hours enjoyment both young old interested hobby model aircraft club grateful City Asheboro its personnel making use field possible keeping citys commitment foresighted work toward providing its citizens project will continuing program under Recreation Department City photo picture RVRC Friday Flyers enjoying pretty day particular Jake McVey AMA 388 kneeling next trademark Lou Andrews Aeromaster Jake has Roanoke Valleys corner stone model aviation since back 30s would load up bicycle free flight gear ride off field after school joined AMA # 388 after coming home WW II has experienced free flight control line escapement galloping ghost two tone pulse width reeds proportional monoplanes gliders giant scale two cycles four cycle gasoline So whatever model aviation want discuss Jake can kick airplane tires best After retiring hardware store also southwest Virginias best hobby shop Jake has enjoyed life Riley divides time between traveling USA lovely wife Kitty surf fishing Nags Head building flying models airplanes two wings round engines Beyond experience what makes Jake special willingness help fellow modeler model club usually first arrive first volunteer last leave because Jake McVey modelers like him AMA todays largest special interest group aviation Roanoke Valley fortunate have such cornerstone salute Jake TWIN COUNTY EAGLES BIG BIRD FLY-IN photo shows flight line Big Bird Fly-In hosted Nash County R/C Flyers April 25th 1998 Lots friendly folks event CD AB Gentry did good job running show RIVER CITY RADIO CONTROL CLUB photo mall show put River City Radio Control Club located Elizabeth City NC club interested tn tncreasing membership good way mall show Thats month dont forget take kid flying Model Aviation HALL McCLUNG ROANOKE VALLEY RIC CLUB m si kI 11 LI UU labama / Florida/ Georgia / Mississippi / Puerto Rico / South Carolina / Tennessee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Aaenae Birmingham AL 35205 Phone 205322-2127 FAX 205 252-2654 E-mail jemcneill@junocom WEB-PAGE hSpI/wwwscottnet/ama Associate Vice Presidents Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Pensacola FL 32514 Wilkelmina Chlhasa 2826 Arbor Place Knaoniile TN 37917 John G Cooper 4788 Cloister Cone Memphis TN 38118 James Alvis 5426 Melmood Orion Jackson MS 39211 Michael Gregory 305 Rockmont Rd Greenville SC 28815 William T Haymood 4 Robin Circle Foley AL 36535 Karl Hensel 383 Briarwood #42 Meridian MS 39305 Louise Izzo 296 Hontridge Way Winteraprings FL 32708 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornlen N Charieston SC 29405 Chris Joiner 85 Lee Rd 238 Phenia City AL 36867 Dr Johe Martin 2180 Tigertail Ann Miami FL 33133 Tom MOrris 327 Poehla Pass Anniston AL 36206 George Perryman 3644 Lake Smyma GA 30082 Clifford Scholetield 4138 NW 33rd Place Gainesnille FL 32606 Melvin Sires 781 Eoardman Rd Aiken SC 28803 Frank Tiano 15300 Estancia Lane West Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Duzer 3604 N River Rd. Gainesnille GA 30506 Lee Wehster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Joseph Micalizzi HC 866 Boo 10397 Fajardo Puerto Rico 00738 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fields 183W Strickland Rd interlaosen FL 32148 Phone 904 654-2517 RC Contest Coordinator Kenneth Blackwett 207W Sandoreek Rd Enterprise AL 36330 Phone 334 347-4721 Display Coordinator Russell Mobely 5636 Woodnalley Rd NE Thomson GA 30824 Phone 708 597-9783 Computer Science Technology Expert Tom Rhodes 9 New York Blvd Beverly Hills FL 34465 Phone 382 827-0674 1352 795-2362 No pictures time Too words Enough words 4 pages just Council meeting No REPORT Why? Because YOU have responded poii told No longer necessary Now Hdqrs issues complete report didnt before thing coming out meeting long discussion about giving stuff away District help members clubs finality OK items create myself like Robts Rules Order books tapes like Airplanes Fly etc OK item sale Hdqrs raise revenue creates conflict FLASH. George Walker wanted tape Airp fly! mailed also free Model Aviation mag month Director Parks & Rec Dept Largo Fla asked meeting Response immediate Pres Dave Brown & Exec Director Joyce Hager said Take out annual budget $1 2/yr did have local Parks Director breathing over club field need same thing write Ill cant think better way spend annual budget Dist VP has good something.. Couple other things before leave Council meeting business! Dist V resident Gil Fireagle writes us dont appreciate good got search real inside mood Council beyond sanitized reporting Good shot Gil Giant Scale discussed Also IMAA organization Internl Miniature Airc Assn Someone mentioned haggling currently going inside IMAA Special Interest Group response IMAA good thing Special Interest Groups can run Nats events Fun-Flys good anybody because know live stuff said District Ive lot Fun-Flys featuring e larger flyers belong IMAA use IMAAs safety rules etc Therefore field wide open IMAA bring flyers clubs family can predict in-fighting will end within IMAA people will end happily Because everybody wants same thing want fly planes peace quiet Ill run out space page before get everything have tell something AMA discovered Special Interest Groups could run own business best better AMA 1974 council meeting Lake Charles La first SIG NFFS Free Flight John Worth said Lets try year SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP well look next year year later concept unqualifiedly successful didnt bother look back Class C events mentioned Class C can ANYTHING Giant Scale etc Dave Brown mentioned pure CONTESTS less less Today get-togethers fun just fly plane notion strikes ratses issue Should keep status CONTEST DIRECTOR change EVENT DIRECTOR create new EVENT DIRECTOR type parallel Contest Director What think? Let hear Now READ Its important Show Club Editor Club Pres PLEASE just skip words look pictures everybody has computer more now have District V WEB PAGE coming right out Bham have 10 megabytes need Enough flash 1 page 318 AMA Clubs Dist V same time Tell Editor can put page WEB newsletter can show name officers meet etc ALSOa page heralding upcomtng Fly-In Put map choose plan group states alphabetically WEB PAGE http/wwwscottnetkama Bob Garrett Nashville wants tell Bill Sharp 81 still greasing runway wants freq monitor Bob thats what Dorothy Fields Shes Dist freq coordr address phone above Russell Mobely Display Coordinator Address above Will mail back drop AMA Mall Show have new feature help Dist V members having trouble computer now have expert Computer Science Technology Mr Tom Rhodes #9 NY Blvd Beverly Hills Fla 34465 phone 352 527-0674 E-mail tomr@xtalwindnet Tom best Ive ever seen Hes free Troubles call him think told 2 ladies went out street Muncie md found batch Robts Rules Order discount price have stack Free catching fast Use run club meeting want Up Following urged publish meeting minutes Bob Garrett Nashville Phil Veatch Phil Greeberg So Fla John Tudor co-founder KCRC Nashville BARCS member Ken Lewis Fairhope Al John Agnew & sons Michael & Brian delete minutes John Diegelman E-mails no minutes rundown Waste space Ive modeling 60 yrs what AMA management does holds no interest Insurance & freq counts Majority modelers flyers less 5% care about contest AMA management ? Oh yes following want Roberts Rules now mailed James Nohsey Union C TN Ed Lipps Port Charlotte FL Chas Whetsel Morristown TN George Cliff Punta Gorda Time out. thanks Ms Kathy McMahon Gadsden mailing excellent newsletter.. further gossip. Don Kreis Largo FL has located local club Clearwater Pinellas Flying Club might let him Let give report calling AMA Hdqrs inquire about someones current membership identify yourself Club officer talking membership department will tell whether so-and-so current member AMA has explained lady other end phone will honor 3 names time will courteous polite would like thank Editor George Mello Club Pres Dee Miller Club Sec Keith Hunt Polk County Imperial RC Club Fla bringing membership department policy forward told CUSTOMER SERVICE number can call 1-800-4359262 membership info video HOW AIRPLANES FLY hit Clubs like 18/2 minute tape John Walsh Pres Atlanta Drone Soc wants mailed want club write call & Ill send tape explains aerodynamics real airplane good tape dont have belong club get live Dist V qualify very highest honor AMA can bestow Chartered Club AWARD OF EXCELLENCE Two clubs District qualified recognized Council 2 weeks ago Knox County Radio Control Society Knoxville Tenn Conley Flyers RC Club Georgia Pictures will follow very high honor two very deserving Clubs st 1998 161 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 5 Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Parenti 1920 Buckingliam Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Worden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indiana Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Bussell 5000W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 -3108 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Box 308 Burgle KY 40310 606 748-5834 Missouri Bob Underwood 32 Hollandbush Ct St Charles Mo 63304 Eve 314 939-3394 Ken Booher 1016 North East Barnes Dr Lees Summit MO 64086 816 524-7307 Frequency Coordinator Cal Orr RR 1 Box 1236 Higginsville MC 64037 660 584-6284 Fax 660 584-6285 Webmaster Gary Parenti 11001 Martindale Dr Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 531-9556 hop//wwwcsamiitedu/amadist6/indexhtm Executive Council met May 2nd 3rd half day Sunday devoted discussion flying sites problem securing and/or keeping flying sites real problem solutions differ greatly coast coast VP reported club district has permanent committee looks new sites time Leasing site private public landowners quite popular some areas other areas tend have public fields anyone allowed fly proper credentials Let know what clubs thoughts About 900 2500 clubs have reported location flying field hope soon can locate fields District VI several clubs have web pages have posted directions map field Calls received members moving traveling asking directions nearest field Does club have guest privileges comment should thought about clubs proactive relations neighbors landowners seem have least problems Jacksonville IL Club #1328 Jacksonville Propkickers six members show up planes annual tether plane contest Picture shows flight line Clockwise have Gene Nevins Sukhoi Brian Wards Silver Delta F-16 Bob Tendick Roger Russells Racer Charlie McCormicks P 51 John Hunters Ultimate John Althoffs Sidewinder next three pictures show order Grand Champion Gene Nevin firing up Sukhoi third place John Althoff Sidewinder John Hunter Ultimate Biplane anyone out ready challenge group Universe Championship Pictures text Gene Nevin Muncie IN Club #840 Munsee Skychiefs nothing crowds recent Mall Show handouts spectators building trainer raffle members kept busy see handout table AMA information modeling magazines taking good picture display really great way show off hobby Most everyone walked stopped quite often asked question two have Mr Mystery Greg Prater club President center Reggie Sewell hard work trainer MaIm Guy Mclntire assembling fuselage Gary Bussell AVP supplied pictures information comments show great success club-built trainer came out looking like picture box Well done guys Model Aviation / Michigan / Minnesota Wisconsin Dave Gish Vice President 5435 St Hwy 99 Wapello IA 52653 319 766-2202 goflyl @lisconet Associate Vice Presidents Joe Campopiano 3709 SW 4th St Des Moines IA 50315 Bud Gorman Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Joe llass 5394 English Drive Troy Ml 48098 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Thomas D Lazar 435 Hubbell St Marshall WI 53559-9409 Bill MilIar 712 Grand Ave Petoskey Ml 49770 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail Norlh Lindstrom 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 Cant believe another month has gone Time flies youre having fun Just returned May EC meeting subjects discussed Flying Sitesobtaining retaining considerable amount time spent subject final results will published later However want ask DistVIJ Clubs please get touch having problems whatsoever subject dont wait until last minute field has lost because action taken soon enough lot help available Speaking help send E-mail would please include phone number Most time want discuss subject Ive found its too difficult via E-mail help please Below two photos RC plane came out kit form back 1956-57 58 utilized compound escapement allowed L R rudder kick up elevator anyone knows name plane manufacturer please let know New Years Day troupe Central Iowa Aeromodlers set out commemorative flight old field east Ames new field north Cambridge Statistics aircraftclub trainer powerOS 40 pilotMark Taylor spottersDwight Bouvette Mark John Schoeneman windSW 15-20 mph ground speedapprox 40 mph duration flight22 mm resultstotal success Photo Denny Goodrich photo group Washburn High School aircraft design students built flew Gentle Lady Sophisticated Lady sailplanes believe school located Bloomington Minnesota thanks members Minnesota Radio Control Soaring Society helped endeavor Photo William Igoe Talk about foam wings above pictured aircraft all-foam version SR-71 Blackbird Twin OS 20s supply power Model built member Sodhusters ClubMerlin Mo Gorowsky Mo reports top speed 70-90 mph Photo Bill Friedlander RC pilots please pay attention Want try something new Build yourself rubber-powered model fly evening early morning RC birds rest think will find very rewarding Cole Palen Old Rheinbeck fame big advocate building flying rubber-powered models picture what can considered very good transmitter impound frequency control area Notice frequency scannera must event involved typical club weekend flying session out district credit must given RC Air Command sponsors Benefit Airshow Labor Day weekend Muscular Dystrophy Association Keep photos stories coming Bye * August1998 163 Arkansas / Louisiana / New Mexico / Oklahoma Texas Sandy Frank Vice President 105 N Brazos St Weathertord TX 76086-3207 Phone/Fax 817599-7131 E-mail sfrank69@ airmailnet http//wwwama-dist-80r9 George Aldrich 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 210 656-2021 Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 817 662-5587 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 126- SE 35 Oklahoma City OK 73129 405 634-5331 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 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 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 817 467-9211 Use Internet required AMA membersbut District VIII web address http/wwwama-dist-8org will give access regional modeling information months ahead other sources modeling info Towards enhanced communication within AMA District VIII please have chartered club designate Internet liaison contact person listed above web site Recently short notice cancellation event due military rescheduling facilityclubs Internet liaison instantaneously notified Several reminders new District VIII services Voluntary date registering nonflying non-sanctioned events eliminate unintentional overlapping being handled contest coordinator Mr Lee though event may competition nor flying nor sanctioned please register Bill voluntarily avoid conflicts receive free advertising event district web site billlee@cleafcom 2200 Rte2 Chandler TX 75758 2 Free video lending program chartered clubs registry guest speakerscontact Mr Locke 903 792 -3343 jdlocke@gtenet catalog free rental information listed wwwama-dist-8org 3 Free reprints redundant on-board power system send self-addressed stamped legal size envelope Dr Sandy Frank above address Editorial mature audiencesduring travels throughout district some have told no way required join association academy participate model flying Southerners somewhat rebellious within District VIII Obviously correctsome just go somewhere alone fly models perfectly content vast majority modelers otherwise go out flying site am may fly 2 3 times just go back home others out field may still just fly 2 3 times usually stay socialize extended time flying reason gathers us together AIVIA glue bonds modelers together! know definition Academy Funk Wagnallsa learned society advancement arts sciences AIvIA far magazine competition rules scheduling organizer separate services renders AIVIA glue bonds modelers together! Personally have member almost 40 years know life hobby would have different never have AMA am sure life has enriched association belonging ACADEMY hope thrives continues advance arts sciences aeromodeling AMA glue bonds modelers together! brings us together through sanctioning advertising gatherings events locally regionally academy gathers us together Listing within competition non-flying section publication cheapest best sources advertising event finding other events attend YOU membership own showcase Museum flying facility located Indiana plan schedule events magnitude could held such academy Someday plan visit showcase facility attend gatherings Homecoming/Grand Event Nats Gathering Eagles II other happening could produced likes ACADEMY AMA glue bonds modelers together! seek assistance input Please let know what right let know what needs improved within AMA Let know what additional services would like see AMA provide Please insure receive copy clubs newsletter AMA glue bonds modelers together! Note some philosophy above editorial gleaned association late Johnny Clemensa personal friend modelers president AMA previous District VIII Council member Flying Fun Fellowship Sandy Frank Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents Hobbypark Dallas TX April 1998Richard Stubblefield Houston winner $1000 FAI GIL Combat meet Entrants attended throughout United States Attendees Bossier City LA swap meet auction L R Al Milligan Keith Steele Floyd Harp Johnny Voight Daniel Young day long indoor activity fun event pit crew Tom Fluker Sr & Jr launched Joe Mckinse Dallas Hobbypark Seen ToledoApril 1998the IMAA display booth two very active District VIII modelers Mr Rip Holderidge Dallas left Mr Charlie Stevens Houston AMAAVP current Board Directors member IMAA nationally Colorado North Dakota / South Dakota / Wyoming Russ Miller Vice President P0 Box 128 Solan ND 88570 Days 701 445-3332 Evanings 701 220-3180 Fax 701 445-3323 F IIrmiller338@aolcom Associate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Troy Lapp 1609 Main St Will jaton ND 58801 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Mike Weidner 6535 Foxdale Circle Colorado Springs CO 8091 9-1788 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Monthly notes district VP some articles caught attention reviewed monthly newsletters Needless say columnsjust did make column month have anything interest club forward material address publication few pictures article needed appreciated following articles great ideas interesting ideas may work club flying field Wichita Radio Control Club WRCC News monthly has thank-you letter complimenting participation relationship Kansas Aviation Museum museum thanks support encourages club offer suggestions ideas preservation aviation heritage Topeka Control Line Association Top Class News magazine has directions map flying field great idea few clubs follow helps fliers visitors find use flying field Denver RC Eagles Eagles Edition describes adopt-a-highway cleanup program 2 mile stretch Parker Road may take some extra work clubs part great community state relations great way create lasting impression public Rapid City Propbusters Radio Control Club Prophuster has neat idea get some interesting things monthly sheet have special page dedicated previous year past clubs history very interesting reading thoughts things 1960 intriguing Neat idea Casper Airmodlers Flightline post following Dan Rea 2nd vice president has after much work completed projected started get some new books model aviation Natrona County Library club supplied cash donation library matched tt order books discount now have books way club will listed donor books Hats off club another neat idea District IX clubs could get partnership going local libraries Denver JEFCO Modelers Jefco Flyer have club officers Park Liaison important keep relationship tact park service types avenues help promote keep flying sites Hats off Club keeping park servtce mind informed Colorado Springs Pikes Peak RC Club newsletter mentions Boy Scout Night club sponsors special night scouts come visit meeting also chance see airplanes learn about club activities Great exposure newcomers hobby model airplanes Edgewater Colorado Model Museum Flying Club/SAM Chapter#1/FAC Squadron 55 has interesting article concerning plans Jim Adams states letter really enjoyed plans newsletter have looked years set plans Cessna 120 140 no avail would also like have good set plans Consolidated PBY am wishing would like set construction drawings Lockheed C141 Loadstar Anyone having information forward Kirk Kirkham 2909 Eaton Street Edgewater Co 80214 Phone 303-2375093 Johnson County Kansas RC Barnstormers newsletter Fly Paper have great idea Safety Tips Pilots 11 will have completed successful radio equipment ground check before first flight new repaired model 21 will fly model aircraft presence spectators until become qualified flier unless assisted experienced helper 31 will preform initial turn after takeoff away pit spectators areas will thereafter fly over pit spectator areas unless beyond control 4 established will abide safety rules flying site use will willfully deliberately fly models careless dangerous manner 4Legacy/Worth Continued page 152 honoring selected individuals Pioneers Banquet Ball State University Muncie event will need buy banquet ticket advance mail payment AMA again no invitation required everyone welcome within limits banquet hall capacity because first-come firstserved event no assurance banquet tickets will available very close event date sure being able take part historical event need commit relatively earlyprobably month two advance need ask AMA send Pioneers information package will have details procedures help part special weekend Whos coming Well already have some famous international personalities guest list Henry J Nicholls England will celebrate birthday Museum 11th Ron Moulton also England Gordon Burford Australia have also confirmations existing Hall Fame members such past AMA Presidents John Patton Maynard Hill Dolly Wischer Hurst Bowers think Ben Shereshaw will possibly Bill Winter health permitting Most newly elected 1998 Hall Famers will officially receive HOF plaques plus may several dozen specially recognized Pioneersthose have nominated Hall Fame yet elected will grand reunionmuch like 1996 Celebration Eagles perhaps bigger st1998 165 • I] [e TU 1 t Arizona / California Hawaii / Guam / Nevada Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone 602 708-0222 E-mail richh@primenetcom htlpi/wwwama-1 acorn/ama Glenn Caner Walnut Creek California 510 933-2086 Michael Harrington Kaneohe Hawaii 808 239-6682 Gary Hover Visalia California 209747-0287 Kal Jensen Reno Nevada 702 329-6430 John Krohn Whittier California 310 692-4177 Bob Reynolds Tucson Arizona 520 296-8183 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner Sacramento California 916 362-1962 See laat montha column additional AVPa coordinatorsl Doing what loved Harris Lee R seen posing Event Committee 1996 US Scale Masters held Mesa Arizona Harris will remembered life lived distinguished naval aviator national hero loving father dedicated modeler District X AMA aeromodeling have lost very dear friend avid supporter model aviation April 30 1998 Harris Alexander Lee lost struggle cancer slipped surly bonds earth now dancing laughter-silvered wings Harris born Perley Minnesota June 14 1922 moved Burbank California 1942 worked Lockheed attended USC late 1942 joined Navy flew Hellcats South Pacific Harris returned war hero earning Distinguished Flying Cross numerous Air Medals 1946 through 1956 Harris worked Hollywood special effects / movie set industry worked original Titanic vessel Desert Fox other well known productions Harris gained love scale model building 1956 Harris joined brother Don residential construction business contractor Orange County until retirement 1988 Harris undoubtedly best known fellow modelers founder US Scale Masters Harris founded Scale Masters organization 1980 past eighteen years US Scale Masters its regional qualifiers have gained worldwide acclaim Over years event has grown become prestigious scale modeling events country success event due no small part Harris personal dedication commitment Harris truly believed model aviation building scale models sharing love sport/hobby should first foremost Fun concept has always part Scale Masters Harris spirit lives know will always heart scale model builder Harris survived two sons Kirk Scott grandchildren many friends life life countless modelers have blessed much fuller having known Harris Alexander Lee will sorely missed Harris last request dream live lieu sending flowers asked contributions made Harris name US Scale Masters Assn Inc 21952 Airport Rd Aurora OR 97002 Till next time. Keepem safe Keepem flyn District X hosts fifth annual National Retail Hobby Store Assn Annual Convention April 27-30 fabulous Las Vegas NV NRHSA members gather year share business ideas experiences marketing information help ensure success hobby industry goal stated NRHSA President Walt Throne bring retailers over country together order foster exchange information common us Information will assist retailers finding ways increase sales least amount expense effort 140 retail stores represented years convention far successful ever work no play makes very dull convention NRHSA annual meeting Pictured above President Walt Throne presides over Wednesday night Hawaiian Luau association members Al Fuchfen L Joe Stanton go out enjoy evening 166 Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents Jim Martin Pukalani HI wife spent third Christmas Panama City Panama visiting daughter meeting Central American modelers Pictured Adalbert Alguero wife Lourdes Panama City model Quickie Chepo Panama Jim District X would like pass thanks Adalbert warm welcome Kokua help taking Jim around meet Panamanian flyers Pictured Asociacion Pananmena De Aermodelismo flying site Cocoli Panama Jim Martin family opportunity tour several flying sites around Panama City area given very warm welcome Panamanian modelers Jim found modelers around world speak common language share same common bond love model aviation El] ki 1 [s Diu 211 is] bE Alaska / Idaho / Montana / Oregon Washington McCollough Dresident P0 Box 13090 Porland 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 59101 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Reeves Lippincolt 4400 Gray Wolt Dr Wasilla AK 99654 Mike Hazel 1073 Windemere Dr NW Salem OR g73Q4 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Boa 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Snaer 781 Lillonet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 146th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Northwest AMA Show Team left Bruce Graham Tom Schwartz Team Manager Sam Franklin Gwynn Meyers Charlie Wilcox Don Loewen Mark Erickson Jim Grey Markas Mann Betty Grey Noel Keefer Ronda Bryant Frank Bryant Art Ward Spencer Manlove Newsletter Editor sent announcement Missoula Big Sky Thunderbirds R/C Clubs Float Plane Fly-in July 25-26 1998 Frenchtown Pond near Missoula Frenchtown Pond State Park has nice artificial lake usually calm great place fly floats Bring family friends come join us day fun Flying will start about 900 am continue until 400 pm Hamburgers potluck will available starting noon Saturday coming out town will feed voluntary donations cover expenses will accepted Picnic tables shelter available will no charge flyNo prizes no competition just fun Following flying evening pot luck will held Thunderbird Field Bring own meat barbeque grocery store nearby Dry camping will permitted T-bird field Friday Saturday nights event going pond T-Bird Field will open both days Rules flyers will register show AMA membership card Also planes must have successfully flown before event flight tests can made 700 am 900 am Frenchtown Pond State Park next visible Interstate 90 Take exit 89 go about mile half west frontage road park gate Important Note Dogs allowed premises park cars Call Clarence Almen 406 543-7024 Spencer Manlove 549-8357 additional information Graham Hicks sent sad note Grande Ronde Bush Pilots lost first president Loren Blanchard age 87 two weeks ago Loren incredible modeler though did fly much built shop equipment discarded washing machine motors scrap metal once built neat little smoke fluid pump out 38 shell casing l5v motor old shaver made red banner towed Nampa meet two years ago took third Sportsman Well miss him Charlie Willcox provided couple photos following words about Northwest AMA Show Team enjoyment flying Show Team let public know about hobby its diversity have pilots fly pattern planes like Goldberg 300 have flying car PorscheTM Broom Hilda Flying Witch working flying dog house oddities fun make fly have scale airplanes flown crowds seem enjoy much anything fly have plane compartment carries either candy parachutist Kids love Candy Bomber also has lights fly night Show Team Float Festival go Strawberry Festival Vashon Island public turns out see us used some planes cars witch along local clubs airplanes parade Festival have lot fun flying shows people letting public get hands Buddy Box Heres photos Evergreen 97 Nelson Scotts photo Bill Currys Gary Parkers Stropp Albatroses regard Albatros seems Gary Parker Joe Topper have purchased Proctor line plan retssue DVa Jenny Along recent Sopwith 11/2 Strutter release will adding some Golden Age aircraft line Bob Benjamin gets ready fly Electric powered Stinson Ed Lamb announced First Annual Eagle Squadron NW Free Flight Scale Champs Sept 5-7 Harts Lake Prairie meet will include Jimmie Allen Event FAC Thompson/Greve Combined FAC Poers Scale Gas-Electric-CO2 combined FAC Peanut Scale FAC Rubber Scale FAC Jumbo Scale information Contact CD Ed Lamb 15911 SE 42nd P1 Bellevue WA 98006-18 15 425 747-7806 edsplace @worldnetattnet st 1998 167
Edition: Model Aviation - 1998/08
Page Numbers: 152, 153, 154, 155, 156, 157, 158, 159, 160, 161, 162, 163, 164, 165, 166, 167
A Academy Model Aeronautics ANws 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Executive Council Meeting Highlights 135 SW As HistoryPast Present Future John Worth Motions made May 2-3 1998 Executive Council meeting motions belo unofficial minutes Minutes gil official u approved th Council MOTION moved W De Cou II seconded R Miller IX have Doug Holland Dave Brown contact Anita Northrop immediately express strong interest pending Dougs validation financial information provided AMA MOTION passed 12 yes II IV V VI VII VIII IX X XI EVP NAA 1 no III MOTION II moved D Holland EVP seconded J MeNeill V postpone consideration funding Mile Square until June 1998 Executive Council meeting MOTION passed 9 yes IV V VI VII VIII IX XI EVP NAA 4 no II III X Note this item placed agenda June 15 1998 meeting MOTION III moved J MeNeill V seconded R Hanson X authorize President Executive Vice President purchase IMS Show up slOOK intent running conjunction Western States Modelers Association MOTION passed 9 yes II IV V VI VII VIII X EVP attendance III IX XI NAA History involves both events people Sometimes its matter what happened other times its matter involved often its combination factors example sometimes history made someone several people doing something very special such Maxwell Bassett won 1932 National Model Airplane Championships gasoline-powered engine competition event previously dominated rubber-powered models happening shared Bill Brown designer maker engine changed history model aviation forever because never again would gas engine-powered models compete directly national competition against rubber power Another significant history-making aeromodeling achievement winning first Nationals Radio Control event Good brothers 1936 time Radio Control highly specialized activity engaged very few experimenters using homemade equipment model designs Since time Radio Control model flying has evolved huge aeromodeling activity involving hundreds thousands dollars maybe millions using mostly commercial ready-to-use equipment flown mostly models produced kit Almost Ready-To-Fly form Along way other examples individuals have achieved national attention recognition being elected Model Aviation Hall Fame through performance achievements publicity over yearseven yet achieving Hall Fame statushave also gained recognition largely via publication activities model press way another have come learn about contributions history aeromodelingwhat happened way back recently way now process have gotten indications what can expect least part future have seen instance turbine enginesin just past 10 yearshave come reliable now source model propulsion Based history can expect such engines will become numerous cheaper smaller Less certain present although clarification should forthcoming soon personalities will become famous history developing aspect model aviation suggests interesting thought As technological progress proceeds part segment history making may may directly involved its happening lifetime therefore observers historical development turn means us will able look back some years now remember developed involved Very likely names too familiar us now will much better known before long will probably learn some will nominated selection election some future year Hall Fame looking ahead therefore what may happen future can gain perspective what happening year recognize model aviation pioneers new crop Hall Famers September Celebration Eagles II event Muncie Indiana Think about can part history making being event person can actually meet talk perhaps share dinner some already famous deeds events past Focus two key dates Friday September 11th Saturday September 12th 1998 evening 11th will having Pioneers Party AMA Museum Everyone invited no chargeno invitation necessary next evening 12th will continued page 165 152 Model Aviation HQ See Page 192 resident neighboring field has made noise complaint against club will respond have adequately prepared chances keeping field very good begin scrambling prepare response field may become another statistic disturbing trend message must come across well aware local community standards regarding nuisance due noise have taken appropriate steps ensure can comply standards have controls monitoring place demonstrate compliance complaint has no merit However going take much just saying words Whoever decides whether will allowed continue flying has guided conclusion complaint has no merit based what have prove AIVIA Sound Committee supports acquiring means have right answers should right fly come question Sound Committee Mission Statement Prevent loss offlying fields arising adverse community reaction sounds model aircraft emit Simple goai statement isnt So Put man moon much done orderly systematic successful approach accomplishing mission depends efforts Individuals clubs need control sound emissions maintain harmony neighbors AMA hobby suppliers have stake responsibility some work Sound Committee will defining arguing revising tasks deciding should allocated Sometimes will obvious should doing what sometimes can say up hobby suppliers provide quieter power plants realistic Consumers must demonstrate ready market quieter power plants smart providers will make available will such issues approach evolves Actually problem responses have evolving losing flying fields faster new ones being established acceptable working together can change What prevailing sound emission standards locale know congratulations Most dont know what point sound crosses line innocuous nuisance public official landowner sitting judgment over noise complaint against club probably doesnt know either may need inform him leads first tasks learning community standards have comply should task must done local level standards uniform across boundaries political subdivisions National international standards provide recommendations always used used have usually tailored some degree committee can provide some guidance finding standards possibly fill some details wouldnt feasible AMA Its usually club effort could cooperative effort among clubs same area Public ordinances building codes usual sources regarding noise nuisance standards community municipalities codes available on-line accessible via Web other cases phone calls and/or trips library city/county administration centers may required San Diego County call number Noise Control listed county government section telephone directory got quick response including copy pertinent sections county codes ordinances applicable code well-drafted traceable standards recommended American National Standards Institute ANSI Sound level limits specified one-hour average dBA levels limits range 40-65 dBA hour average depend such factors timeof-day zoning area limit levels apply property line bit different building codes specify levels allowable location noise-sensitive site residence school hospital etc building code seems thoughtful regard ordinance does differentiate whether adjoining property noise-sensitive vacant example should serve model what look permissible level should quantified preferably average over specified period time universally recognized units eg one-hour equivalent dBA level Leq permissible level usually specified receptors location source level may defined property line sensitive location some standard distance source ordinance such little room legal wrangling evidence presented properly will either compliant will Designing club rules compliance community standards straightforward case will cover details upcoming column communities codes regarding sound nuisance written vague terms loud annoying sounds prohibited Whether compliance difficult demonstrate contest up whim official stands judgment situation community must provide quantitative definition local community standards sell public official interpretation may seem formidable task involves legwork legal technical skill Persons public office legal arenas tend swayed precedent authority logic science following course action suggested 1 sound ordinances locale too vague useful try moving up step two public hierarchy Look applicable provisions county state codes possibly ordinances neighboring communities 2 Obtain copy ANSI Standard S1240-]990 Sound Level Descriptors Determination Compatible Land Use extract fill blanks local codes document contains guidelines enforceable law widely recognized authoritative 3 sound survey site suiTounding noise-sensitive locations determine ambient sound level sound generated model flying activity does contribute significantly raising ambient level will have good argument compliance local standards recording sound meter required expensive instruments can rented will needed few days clear understanding communitys sound emission standards fundamental other steps will take control Someone clubofficers committee established address issueneeds develop understanding prepared sell club members outsiders Sensible standards apply particular flying site will derived community standards will constraints Continued page 155 August1998 153 999- 9 Mike Stokes AMA Education Coordinator 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 months column will focus some very positive happenings around country will hopefully plant ideas others pick up will start congratulating Roanoke Valley Radio Control RVRC Club being latest recipient AMA Youth Education Stipend YES Grant RVRC under guidance club president Marshall McClung has teamed up Roanoke Valley Governors School Mr Bill Saunders establishing Aerodynamics Elective syllabus look forward receiving Marshalls reports passing membership through column received nice informative letter Don Ross AMA 6834 response request information aiding acquiring indoor flying sites Don informed Mr Alan Abriss produced video entitled Silent Magic might prove very helpful looking locate acquire indoor site contacted Mr Abriss have received copy video reviewed dealing directly acquisition indoor sites gives viewer realistic presentation what takes place indoor models fascinating captivating Silent Magic would make excellent visual aid formal request indoor site price 18-minute video $17 plus $3 shipping handling Mr Abriss may reached Homegrown Television Productions 94-20 66 Ave Forest Hills NY 11374 Top Gun 98 officially record books second year row AMA sponsored make-and-take Delta Dart program youngsters 10-14 years old As photos show however some latitude given Also second year row program carried out under guidance Pete Ferris Palm Beach Sky Hawks AMA Charter Club 1141 Sky Hawks provided instructors Frank Tiano Enterprises provided adhesives Palm Beach Polo provided facility Construction trimming models took place mornings mass launch Friday Saturday Sunday lead-off act half-time show day Recognition given participants Certificate Achievement AMA Medals awarded placing 1st 2nd 3rd up last down mass launch day would appear accompanying photos event success sincerest thanks Norm Rosenstock Palm Beach Sky Hawks being point man project planning attending Top Gun 99 Frank Tiano has invited AMA Delta Dart program back column starting take life its own based input have receiving members over country What nice about being coordinator have figure out use material effectively benefit concerned main goal writing column monthly seem get closer together time plant seeds minds readers am learning really good programs established around country no need reinvent wheel An example what am referring follows three very viable programs first example courtesy Harold Reuter Lake Orion Michigan Lake Orion Waldon Scripps Middle Schools feature unique program known Dragon Days other Wednesday classes dismissed 1220 pm teachers able participate Professional Development sessions tends leave some students unsupervised upon arriving home Dragon Days has offered chance students enjoy supervised activities afternoon until regular dismissal time Harold has instrumental presenting woodworking projects model building has donated time skills showing students build airplanes race cars bird houses As cost per student runs depending project Harold looks discounts offers advice supplies can found around town About 45 students usually participate Dragon Days Harold reports kids find self-esteem through sense accomplishment Michigan head out Rio Rancho New Mexico Jim Simpsons Radio Control Sailplane program involved 9-14 year old students Jim designed Sunrider Sailplane developed soaring school program order introduce plant seeds enjoyment model aviation todays youth Jim has interesting outlook todays youth quote Money deterrent interest person involved will find way get money equipment whatever Modern youth commonly wear $100 shoes own access computers Big fast loud very expensive planes drove RC back out country lack exposure primary factor lack junior participation half-dozen 10-year-old kids two-channel RC airplanes will cause old guys pick up pack up sometimes leave field Jims solution Sunrider six-footspan two-channel sailplane enlists instructors teach building flying utilizes flying sites close home such schools parks permission seeks parental support enlists parents program establishes peer groups because flying buddy next flying field importance Jim has found difficult ingredient competent willing instructors reason students taught instructors results have excellent Jims parting comment valuable lesson us take heed underestimate modern youth Theyre way smarter old people know last example productive program comes us Clement Germanier Glenbrook South High School Glenview Illinois Clement has secondary school teacher 34 years has also taught summer school class building flying Radio Control aircraft past 12 summers summer classes range 12 19 students summer class lasts three weeks meets daily 4Y2 hours Students learn build fly own airplanes very enthusiastic about program Financing comes parents supportive local hobby shops Skylarks RIC Club AMA Charter Club #272 has instrumental success program As Clement says Clubs have involved types programs succeed Students receive ied arts credit towards graduation requirements Additionally Clement meets students once week flying field remainder summer has students 154 Model Aviation club stay active until finish high school has other ideas contributors have quoted concerning future model aviation roles have play future will close months column couple photos Clement Germanier s classes SoundlMaclaughlin Continued page 153 operation sound mitigation steps will apply aircraft flown site caveat regarding current ISO ANSI recommendations municipal codes ordinances traceable An objective measure equivalent loudness specified whereas noise annoyance subjective cannot measured physical quantity descriptors sound factor its potential annoy someone including tonal content repetition rate familiarity listener listeners attitude toward activity emitting countless intangible features Ideally could measure degree annoyance scale accounts variables devise standards preclude exceeding some tolerability limit However have means may find sound four-stroke engine pleasing twostroke though perceived loudness may equal its sensible account difference standards noise mitigation quantify difference some factor rules favor fourstroke engines can rationally defended other perceptions might crop up discussions sound standards flying site easy effort establish workable guidelines become mired philosophizing about abstract nature annoyance caused sound suggest adopting applicable limits specified codes upper bound permissible sound level seems sensible must comply law minimum provide margin comfort law establishes threshold based measure correlates very well noise annoyance satisfactory people time have consider much additional margin need conforming desires of people. doesnt feel comfortable margin could form lumped n dBA below threshold specified law factors considering engine type operating speed etc column will identify what sound parameters other loudness have shown surveys contribute annoyance level broad populations will begin limits set recognized authority Adjustments provide comfort margin can discussed separately added once agreed upon will also discuss establishment site rules sound compliance specific power plant-related sound mitigation measures Reflect effort others put obtaining field molding suit purposes Isnt worth developing plan protect loss Failure plan planning fail st1998 155 Til next month MUSEUM CURATOR Immediate opening Museum Curator Job responsibilities include Collections management supervision exhibit research development public relations communications fund-raising grant writing staffing Museum including weekends Position forty 40 hours per week including weekend work Qualifications include 1 BA history Museum Studies related field equivalent work experience 2 Technical knowledge model building flying 3 Good rapport model industry 4 Excellent writing skills computer literacy 5 A minimum two years museum experience Please provide current resum letter interest Mary Hum Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 E Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 close business July 15 1q98 E-mail address mhurn@modelaircraftorg USAUSA • z~rj wiuui r Doug Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 787-7454 upcoming months will have various statements schedules taken audit report will provide opportunity see numbers better understand financial operations AMA particularly care about numbers will continue include humorous item enjoyment Two men beach Florida appeared regularly never talked just sat side side Finally day said used lumber business business went bad fire Thats ended up down second man didnt say anything minute two turned said used textile business flood Thats ended up down first man looked hack him asked start flood Below presented Statements Cash Flows 1997 1996 show money originated spent Details operations included statements will see future months THE ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS INC STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31 1997 AND 1996 OPERATING ACTIVITIES Increase net assets Adjustments reconcile increase net assets net cash provided operating activities Depreciation amortization Gain loss sales assets changes operating assets liabilities Receivables Inventory cost Prepaid expenses taxes Accounts payable accrued expenses Competition funds escrow Deferred membership revenue Deposits Net Cash Provided Operating Activities INVESTING ACTIVITIES Purchases property equipment Proceeds sales assets Deposits investment accounts 19971996 $ 911883 $ 236620 384228 5133 1290978 19506 10588 41567 54582 2024 227125 365191 70038 671849 19632 39676 96510 147577 1985 194462 100001 4iiQ12 221191 8300 3990031 504693 624345 1522001 Net Cash Used Investing Activities FINANCING ACTIVITIES Principal payments mortgage payable Principal payments capital lease obligations Collections mortgage note receivable Net Cash Used Financing Activities 61189432548 48627 23572 2011 45458 34551 160 7018879849 NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS Beginning year End year SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION Interest paid Income taxes paid SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES Equipment financed through capital lease obligations Mortgage note received connection sale real estate 728930635524 4408 $ 3308262$ 2579332 $ 83173$ 105215 20152600 74302-250000 Well hope wasnt too boring you have questions will happy discuss Until later Model Aviation ecticut / Maine Massachusetts / New Hampshire / Rhode Island / Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1828 781 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 AlIen Road Billerica MA 01821 -5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 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 E Greenmich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001 -2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1866 1997 NEPRO AWARDS BANQUET following information pictures furnished Bob Wallace AVP Ct 1997 Northeast Pylon Racing Association NEPRO awards banquet held Saturday November 22nd Bradley Ramada Inn Windsor Locks Connecticut Signifying conclusion another highly successful RC Pylon Racing season well attended annual gathering NEPRO members guests featured excellent can eat buffet professionally prepared slide show past racing seasons highlights cornucopia door prizes presentation awards musically accompanied slide show prepared Lloyd Burnham encompassed over 800 color slides arranged compressed 48 minute twin projector program racing season highlights comical incidents slide show requires dedicated photographic efforts several people during racing season hours editing composing has become banquet highlight An unexpected slide presentation prepared Mike Kristina Luzzi shown after main slide show comical theme Mike Kristina s show Lego man parody NEPROS Lloyd Burnham Ralph Rinaldi neither will ever play center NBA see slide show appreciate shame both slide shows shot presentation certainly worthy being reshown Thanks efforts Louis Barbara Schwab years banquet featured well over several thousand dollars worth door prizes including radio systems Airtronics Futaba Hitec donated radios basic entry level systems either Airtronics radio computerized type list door prize sponsors included Airtronics RIC Report Ernst Master Airserew Lee Mfg Flight Line hobbies Inc Zona Rocket City Boca Bearings HitecIRCD Lone Star Balsa Futaba Great Planes CB/Tatone LCS Performance Hobbypoxy Indy R/C K&B Mfg Du-Bro Sullivan Products Coverite Norvel Bob Smith Ind Powermaster Fuels Robart NEPRO considered finest regional Pylon Racing organization United States Races held late April through late September Connecticut Massachusetts New York area competitions include entry level NEPRO Quickie 500 racing well higher performance AMA Quickie 500 Quarter 40 Pylon Racing events NEPRO possesses finest upto-date safety communications race result equipment country fact NEPROs safety equipment such equipment presently use conforms present AIVIA guidelines regulations NEPROs racing equipment available free charge delivered race site club northeast area interested hosting Pylon Race flying field RC Pylon Racing northeast area best country NEPRO always welcomes newcomers interest Pylon Racing beginners experienced flyers alike additional information about NEPRO obtain free new member informational pack contact Lloyd Burnham 860 6449072 See races Model Aviation August1998 157 1997 Quickie 500 Fast Heat Time Winners l-r Ralph Rinaldi expert class Vance Sutton standard class 1997 Standard Class Champion Mike Luzzi daughter Kristina also caller Kristina awarded Caller Year trophy determined membership vote caller like Kristina could Mike lose 1997 Expert Class NEPRO Quickie 500 Winners I-r 3rd Lloyd Burnham 2nd Tom Rebenklau 5th Bob Wallace 1st Louis Schwab Missing photo 4th place finisher Bill Jensen 1997 Standard Class NEPRO Quickie 500 Winners l-r 1st Mike Luzzi 2nd Frank Hell 4th Russ Levy 5th Bob Settembro Missing photo 3rd place finisher Don Morgan 1997 Expert Class Champion Lewis Schwab wife Barbara Barbara winner NEPROs 1997 Most Appreciated Non-Member trophy dedicated efforts obtaining abundance sponsor donated door prizes • I111 LIUEE 1 1 — *New Jersey/ New York/ Europe Cou resident 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1308 zDey908 221-6899 Eve908 221-1666 Fax908 221-9297 decou @ idtnet Associate Vice Presidents Dave Babcock 445 Stoctrton Street Hghtstoocr NJ 08520-4501 Roy Brown USAE AFCENT CMR 460 Box 585 APO AC 09703 Vinceuliano teyhaweck Pd Rocky Pt NwvYerk NY 11778 Ray Joschkos 59 Liorrrgstorr Street St Jawes NY 11780 James M Lewis PO 81 Ogdenborg NY 13869-0081 Bob McKay 109W Edroard St. Iselan NJ 08830 Dave Mathewson Box 813 Cawillas NY 13031 Tom Murray 31 Voorhees Once Basking Ridge NJ 07920 Marlene Nikodem 407 Wllos Street Lockport NY 14094 Bill Poythress 2 Hewlock CooS Saugentres NY 12477 Adam Sattier 41 Perry Averrue Latham NY 12110-2433 Terry Terrenoire tOt Sroithtield Dr Endiceo NY 13780-4329 Frequency Coordinator Len Sauter 53 ArpoS Dr Oseego County Atyert FolIos NY 13088 315 598-8093 AVP Bob McKay great time March 24th attended 25th annual Roxhury Area Model Airplane Club building contest RAMAC has Gold Leader Club number years really knows put show Twenty-nine modelers brought 42 planes judged 6 others being shown display local school cafeteria hadnt seen such collection model aircraft years room full aircraft formidable task judges Pat Goldman Jean Schimmer handled registration chores judging event 9 certificates 28 trophies awarded coordinated effort part Bob Boswell Hans Huchradel John Goldman Doug Twaits Hal Eaton Mike Ramsey Al Young Wes Deetz Frank Costello Devin Osborne Carls Hobby Center John Goldman Dataspace Systems Inc Bill Schimmer donated trophies event end evening over 23 contestants walked away certificates trophies Gus Perez Wayne Modelers taking top honors 1st Scale trophy best non-MonoKote covering well trophies Best Show Modelers Choice Some skilled craftsmen attended RAMAC contest Thanks AVP McKay pictures Bill Schimmer write-up late April pleasure attend second annual Rockland County RC club Library show New City NY library venue event club decorates walls ceiling numerous display tables forms model aviation paraphernalia has three-position flight simulator set-up conducts AMA Cub building classes kids Outside weather permitting ample space some attention-grabbing helicopter demonstrations event well publicized library local press hit libraty patrons stopped look displays talk RCRC modelers present left impression library show such provides us excellent opportunity get hands-on community involvement sport flight simulator Cub building areas proved particularly attractive visitors Kudos CD Al Betancourt another job well done way Al has effective way assure maximum participation clubs members always some interesting items raffled end day paslicipate dont know what items might unless show up Two nice kits time Danny Landis F-4U Corsair RCRC library show Kate Powers Brendan Lauria Grace Powers Mark Powers show off completed AMA Cubs April 29th found Maryland Eastern States Free Flight Championships sizable contingent District II contestants Tom Higgs Higgs Brothers Farms provides space event personally sees plenty great food contestants As drove up site passed huge barbecue pit covered chicken fight way past aroma chef None other gracious host Tom has RC pilot about 6 years quick provide some ample acreage free flight folks ever gets out farming hell next Colonel Sanders Tom Higgs tending flock two-day event know District II entrants acquitted themselves well dont have final results Perhaps next month Pallet tweaks FlJ ship prior flight Master Matt Barr age 7 participating first-ever HLG contest 158 Model Aviation -tiIIsUIIE 1 1 ie] SE Ohio / Pennsylvania / West Virginia Bob Brown Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 Anseciate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Osurt Columbus OH 43229-2556 914 891-1943 Danid H Ellis 5261 DeWiS Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 304 776-1459 Nelsen Geuld 1944 Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103-9519 610 797-6597 Jehe Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 412 925-3266 Deneld Klnpp 637 Hamilton Coart Traype PA 19426-2356 610 409-0129 Frank Nell 9042 Normall Drive Dayton OH 45449 937 435-9332 Machew Tarnwski RR#3 Eno 294 Dogwood Drivo Drums PA 19222 717 622-0435 Jeseph S Vislay 1381 Cranuronk Drive PO 9oa 951 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Frequency Ceerdinater Jehe Cettle 1512 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fog PA t9754 Phone 717 297-9970 CLUB PROGRAM What cold winter night Duje Matenkosky coming club meeting night plan have some fun Duie Murrysville Pennsylvania traveled quite number clubs Pittsburgh area last winter Vintage Radio Control Show Included presentation escapement pulse equipment new used state too long ago accompany tales RC adventures brought some beautiful silk covered vintage aircraft well Duie tine master silk dope finish top off flies beauties vintage equipment everyday flying Thanks sharing wisdom Duie Duie Matenkosky entenains Pittsburgh Arcs Photo Dean Shaffer THE PITTSBURGH TAILSPIN SQUADRON Pittsburgh Tailspin Squadron FAC having Indoor handlaunch glider event Leechburg Pennsylvania AVP John Hathaway dropped visit Rich Blackham describes himself Benevolent Dictator gathered few members together last indoor event winter building background Catholic Activity Centerseveral National Indoor Records have set site Pittsburgh area modelers interested Free Flight may contact Rich Blackham 4991 Road Murrysville Pennsylvania 15668-96 15 Pittsburgh Tailspin Squadron Photo John Hathaway CLEVELAND CONTROLINE Wayne Buran has asked mention annual stunt contest Old time classic will flown Saturday August 22 PAMPA classes Sunday 23rd additional information contact Wayne Buran 405 Cottonwood Ct Avon Lake Ohio 44012 MAHONING COUNTY MODEL CLUB active clubs eastern Ohio Mahoning County Model Club held mall show Southern Park Mail Boardman Ohio Thanks Steve Smith following pictures provide examples fine aircraft display Steve Smith Cessna 310G Laser 200 Stearman built Mark Chopp INDOOR Great indoor sites extremely hard find Recently nine District III modelers enjoyed hospitality Western New York Free Flight Society Buffalo Bills practice facility new building could develop indoor mecca Buffalo area Buffalo Bills great indoor site Don Slusarczyk Vernon Neff Larry Mzik Tom Soya John Kagan Larry Loucks Chuck Slusarczyk brought home ten prizes Buffalo CLUB WORKERS backbone club work Without efforts membership would have considerably less Thank working e Ron Martin man club booth Hamburg Flea Market August 1998 159 Stephen Gerish Hog Bipe Delaware District Columbia / Maryland /Nortlr Carolina / Virginia Chuck Foreman Vice President 412 Pine Cone Ct Kill Devil Hill NC 27948 Phone 252 441-5855 Fax 252 441-6554 cforeman@modelaircraftorg Associate Vice Presidents George Abbott 8712 Westlake Court Raleigh NC 27613 Home Phone 919 848-6719 E-Mail GAbboH462@aolcom Robert E Babura 117 Otis Dr Severn MD 21144-1130 Home Phone 41D 969-9356 E-Mail bbabura@junocom Steve Moulton 2217 Johnstown Rd Chesapeake VA 23322 Home Phone 757 421-4545 Office Phone 757 431-6009 Fax 804 463-8411 E-Mail moultons @ mindspringcom Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Ave Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Home Phone 54D 943-1684 E-Mail tlyrrs@cfwcom John Stare 826 Marl Pit Rd Middletown DE 19709 Home Phone 302 376-7154 E-Mail vrcs38@aolcom Bliss Teague 625 5th Ave SW Hickory North Carolina 28602 Home Phone 336 324-2164 Office Phone 336 733-9228 E-Mail bliaateague@conninccom Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 910 488-5986 FLIGHT OF THE RAVEN some interesting E-Mail Bob Verhaeghe said am planning fly RIC float plane across Pamlico Sound non stop 1 will take off waters edge front house North Carolina follow along boat fast boat models fly fast intend land Silver Lake Ocracoke Island Outer Banks north Carolina knowledge has never done flying across Pamlico Sound distance about 37 statute miles hope late spring early summer year think would interest readers know going take place time being am calling Pamlico Challenge Flight Raven call plane Raven because initials RAV later plans develop Sounds like fun trip hope have pictures information attempt later GLENN DEAN FREDERICK MARYLAND Received letter Glenn Dean sounds like good idea thought some clubs District IV would like try idea Like AMA members am concerned about future hobby agree AMAs philosophy introducing model aviation young people thru education have suggestion another program AMA might pursue spring middle schools high schools around country sponsor science fairs Winners go compete regional state national international levels Local businesses major corporations alike sponsor awards variety categories As Army recruiter judge number fairs have always found number projects use model aviation investigate aeronautical principles suggestion promote model aviation recognizing outstanding achievements students use model aviation science fair project Give award recognizes best use model aviation equivalent prize could AMA youth membership subscription ModelAviation perhaps opportunity fly local club see primarily local effort promoted local AMA clubs volunteer judge local science fair present award AMA could assist promoting program local clubs aware existed AMA could also create certificate medal create prepaid membership club could buy advance also see AMA providing promoting sort award state national level am sure funding local AtvlA volunteers participate program would difficult AMA promotes decision significantly lower cost youth membership cost program could remain minimal potential gain exposure hobby would worth cost ASHEBORO AEROMODELERS Late 1996 group local model enthusiasts met deciding form club attempt locate develop flying field area Mr Lany Draugh certified Contest Director among group provided guidance developing club city time doing work improve condition old discontinued landfill help city manager personnel Recreation Public Works departments possible have grading clearing done could provide suitable flight location Once work completed grassed circle control line runway radio control club granted lease property keeping planned improvements beautification old landfill city agreed keep areas other circle runway mowed cleared lot work club members yet flying season coming will make great project feet will provide hours enjoyment both young old interested hobby model aircraft club grateful City Asheboro its personnel making use field possible keeping citys commitment foresighted work toward providing its citizens project will continuing program under Recreation Department City photo picture RVRC Friday Flyers enjoying pretty day particular Jake McVey AMA 388 kneeling next trademark Lou Andrews Aeromaster Jake has Roanoke Valleys corner stone model aviation since back 30s would load up bicycle free flight gear ride off field after school joined AMA # 388 after coming home WW II has experienced free flight control line escapement galloping ghost two tone pulse width reeds proportional monoplanes gliders giant scale two cycles four cycle gasoline So whatever model aviation want discuss Jake can kick airplane tires best After retiring hardware store also southwest Virginias best hobby shop Jake has enjoyed life Riley divides time between traveling USA lovely wife Kitty surf fishing Nags Head building flying models airplanes two wings round engines Beyond experience what makes Jake special willingness help fellow modeler model club usually first arrive first volunteer last leave because Jake McVey modelers like him AMA todays largest special interest group aviation Roanoke Valley fortunate have such cornerstone salute Jake TWIN COUNTY EAGLES BIG BIRD FLY-IN photo shows flight line Big Bird Fly-In hosted Nash County R/C Flyers April 25th 1998 Lots friendly folks event CD AB Gentry did good job running show RIVER CITY RADIO CONTROL CLUB photo mall show put River City Radio Control Club located Elizabeth City NC club interested tn tncreasing membership good way mall show Thats month dont forget take kid flying Model Aviation HALL McCLUNG ROANOKE VALLEY RIC CLUB m si kI 11 LI UU labama / Florida/ Georgia / Mississippi / Puerto Rico / South Carolina / Tennessee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Aaenae Birmingham AL 35205 Phone 205322-2127 FAX 205 252-2654 E-mail jemcneill@junocom WEB-PAGE hSpI/wwwscottnet/ama Associate Vice Presidents Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Pensacola FL 32514 Wilkelmina Chlhasa 2826 Arbor Place Knaoniile TN 37917 John G Cooper 4788 Cloister Cone Memphis TN 38118 James Alvis 5426 Melmood Orion Jackson MS 39211 Michael Gregory 305 Rockmont Rd Greenville SC 28815 William T Haymood 4 Robin Circle Foley AL 36535 Karl Hensel 383 Briarwood #42 Meridian MS 39305 Louise Izzo 296 Hontridge Way Winteraprings FL 32708 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornlen N Charieston SC 29405 Chris Joiner 85 Lee Rd 238 Phenia City AL 36867 Dr Johe Martin 2180 Tigertail Ann Miami FL 33133 Tom MOrris 327 Poehla Pass Anniston AL 36206 George Perryman 3644 Lake Smyma GA 30082 Clifford Scholetield 4138 NW 33rd Place Gainesnille FL 32606 Melvin Sires 781 Eoardman Rd Aiken SC 28803 Frank Tiano 15300 Estancia Lane West Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Duzer 3604 N River Rd. Gainesnille GA 30506 Lee Wehster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Joseph Micalizzi HC 866 Boo 10397 Fajardo Puerto Rico 00738 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fields 183W Strickland Rd interlaosen FL 32148 Phone 904 654-2517 RC Contest Coordinator Kenneth Blackwett 207W Sandoreek Rd Enterprise AL 36330 Phone 334 347-4721 Display Coordinator Russell Mobely 5636 Woodnalley Rd NE Thomson GA 30824 Phone 708 597-9783 Computer Science Technology Expert Tom Rhodes 9 New York Blvd Beverly Hills FL 34465 Phone 382 827-0674 1352 795-2362 No pictures time Too words Enough words 4 pages just Council meeting No REPORT Why? Because YOU have responded poii told No longer necessary Now Hdqrs issues complete report didnt before thing coming out meeting long discussion about giving stuff away District help members clubs finality OK items create myself like Robts Rules Order books tapes like Airplanes Fly etc OK item sale Hdqrs raise revenue creates conflict FLASH. George Walker wanted tape Airp fly! mailed also free Model Aviation mag month Director Parks & Rec Dept Largo Fla asked meeting Response immediate Pres Dave Brown & Exec Director Joyce Hager said Take out annual budget $1 2/yr did have local Parks Director breathing over club field need same thing write Ill cant think better way spend annual budget Dist VP has good something.. Couple other things before leave Council meeting business! Dist V resident Gil Fireagle writes us dont appreciate good got search real inside mood Council beyond sanitized reporting Good shot Gil Giant Scale discussed Also IMAA organization Internl Miniature Airc Assn Someone mentioned haggling currently going inside IMAA Special Interest Group response IMAA good thing Special Interest Groups can run Nats events Fun-Flys good anybody because know live stuff said District Ive lot Fun-Flys featuring e larger flyers belong IMAA use IMAAs safety rules etc Therefore field wide open IMAA bring flyers clubs family can predict in-fighting will end within IMAA people will end happily Because everybody wants same thing want fly planes peace quiet Ill run out space page before get everything have tell something AMA discovered Special Interest Groups could run own business best better AMA 1974 council meeting Lake Charles La first SIG NFFS Free Flight John Worth said Lets try year SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP well look next year year later concept unqualifiedly successful didnt bother look back Class C events mentioned Class C can ANYTHING Giant Scale etc Dave Brown mentioned pure CONTESTS less less Today get-togethers fun just fly plane notion strikes ratses issue Should keep status CONTEST DIRECTOR change EVENT DIRECTOR create new EVENT DIRECTOR type parallel Contest Director What think? Let hear Now READ Its important Show Club Editor Club Pres PLEASE just skip words look pictures everybody has computer more now have District V WEB PAGE coming right out Bham have 10 megabytes need Enough flash 1 page 318 AMA Clubs Dist V same time Tell Editor can put page WEB newsletter can show name officers meet etc ALSOa page heralding upcomtng Fly-In Put map choose plan group states alphabetically WEB PAGE http/wwwscottnetkama Bob Garrett Nashville wants tell Bill Sharp 81 still greasing runway wants freq monitor Bob thats what Dorothy Fields Shes Dist freq coordr address phone above Russell Mobely Display Coordinator Address above Will mail back drop AMA Mall Show have new feature help Dist V members having trouble computer now have expert Computer Science Technology Mr Tom Rhodes #9 NY Blvd Beverly Hills Fla 34465 phone 352 527-0674 E-mail tomr@xtalwindnet Tom best Ive ever seen Hes free Troubles call him think told 2 ladies went out street Muncie md found batch Robts Rules Order discount price have stack Free catching fast Use run club meeting want Up Following urged publish meeting minutes Bob Garrett Nashville Phil Veatch Phil Greeberg So Fla John Tudor co-founder KCRC Nashville BARCS member Ken Lewis Fairhope Al John Agnew & sons Michael & Brian delete minutes John Diegelman E-mails no minutes rundown Waste space Ive modeling 60 yrs what AMA management does holds no interest Insurance & freq counts Majority modelers flyers less 5% care about contest AMA management ? Oh yes following want Roberts Rules now mailed James Nohsey Union C TN Ed Lipps Port Charlotte FL Chas Whetsel Morristown TN George Cliff Punta Gorda Time out. thanks Ms Kathy McMahon Gadsden mailing excellent newsletter.. further gossip. Don Kreis Largo FL has located local club Clearwater Pinellas Flying Club might let him Let give report calling AMA Hdqrs inquire about someones current membership identify yourself Club officer talking membership department will tell whether so-and-so current member AMA has explained lady other end phone will honor 3 names time will courteous polite would like thank Editor George Mello Club Pres Dee Miller Club Sec Keith Hunt Polk County Imperial RC Club Fla bringing membership department policy forward told CUSTOMER SERVICE number can call 1-800-4359262 membership info video HOW AIRPLANES FLY hit Clubs like 18/2 minute tape John Walsh Pres Atlanta Drone Soc wants mailed want club write call & Ill send tape explains aerodynamics real airplane good tape dont have belong club get live Dist V qualify very highest honor AMA can bestow Chartered Club AWARD OF EXCELLENCE Two clubs District qualified recognized Council 2 weeks ago Knox County Radio Control Society Knoxville Tenn Conley Flyers RC Club Georgia Pictures will follow very high honor two very deserving Clubs st 1998 161 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 5 Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Parenti 1920 Buckingliam Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Worden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indiana Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Bussell 5000W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 -3108 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Box 308 Burgle KY 40310 606 748-5834 Missouri Bob Underwood 32 Hollandbush Ct St Charles Mo 63304 Eve 314 939-3394 Ken Booher 1016 North East Barnes Dr Lees Summit MO 64086 816 524-7307 Frequency Coordinator Cal Orr RR 1 Box 1236 Higginsville MC 64037 660 584-6284 Fax 660 584-6285 Webmaster Gary Parenti 11001 Martindale Dr Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 531-9556 hop//wwwcsamiitedu/amadist6/indexhtm Executive Council met May 2nd 3rd half day Sunday devoted discussion flying sites problem securing and/or keeping flying sites real problem solutions differ greatly coast coast VP reported club district has permanent committee looks new sites time Leasing site private public landowners quite popular some areas other areas tend have public fields anyone allowed fly proper credentials Let know what clubs thoughts About 900 2500 clubs have reported location flying field hope soon can locate fields District VI several clubs have web pages have posted directions map field Calls received members moving traveling asking directions nearest field Does club have guest privileges comment should thought about clubs proactive relations neighbors landowners seem have least problems Jacksonville IL Club #1328 Jacksonville Propkickers six members show up planes annual tether plane contest Picture shows flight line Clockwise have Gene Nevins Sukhoi Brian Wards Silver Delta F-16 Bob Tendick Roger Russells Racer Charlie McCormicks P 51 John Hunters Ultimate John Althoffs Sidewinder next three pictures show order Grand Champion Gene Nevin firing up Sukhoi third place John Althoff Sidewinder John Hunter Ultimate Biplane anyone out ready challenge group Universe Championship Pictures text Gene Nevin Muncie IN Club #840 Munsee Skychiefs nothing crowds recent Mall Show handouts spectators building trainer raffle members kept busy see handout table AMA information modeling magazines taking good picture display really great way show off hobby Most everyone walked stopped quite often asked question two have Mr Mystery Greg Prater club President center Reggie Sewell hard work trainer MaIm Guy Mclntire assembling fuselage Gary Bussell AVP supplied pictures information comments show great success club-built trainer came out looking like picture box Well done guys Model Aviation / Michigan / Minnesota Wisconsin Dave Gish Vice President 5435 St Hwy 99 Wapello IA 52653 319 766-2202 goflyl @lisconet Associate Vice Presidents Joe Campopiano 3709 SW 4th St Des Moines IA 50315 Bud Gorman Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Joe llass 5394 English Drive Troy Ml 48098 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Thomas D Lazar 435 Hubbell St Marshall WI 53559-9409 Bill MilIar 712 Grand Ave Petoskey Ml 49770 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail Norlh Lindstrom 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 Cant believe another month has gone Time flies youre having fun Just returned May EC meeting subjects discussed Flying Sitesobtaining retaining considerable amount time spent subject final results will published later However want ask DistVIJ Clubs please get touch having problems whatsoever subject dont wait until last minute field has lost because action taken soon enough lot help available Speaking help send E-mail would please include phone number Most time want discuss subject Ive found its too difficult via E-mail help please Below two photos RC plane came out kit form back 1956-57 58 utilized compound escapement allowed L R rudder kick up elevator anyone knows name plane manufacturer please let know New Years Day troupe Central Iowa Aeromodlers set out commemorative flight old field east Ames new field north Cambridge Statistics aircraftclub trainer powerOS 40 pilotMark Taylor spottersDwight Bouvette Mark John Schoeneman windSW 15-20 mph ground speedapprox 40 mph duration flight22 mm resultstotal success Photo Denny Goodrich photo group Washburn High School aircraft design students built flew Gentle Lady Sophisticated Lady sailplanes believe school located Bloomington Minnesota thanks members Minnesota Radio Control Soaring Society helped endeavor Photo William Igoe Talk about foam wings above pictured aircraft all-foam version SR-71 Blackbird Twin OS 20s supply power Model built member Sodhusters ClubMerlin Mo Gorowsky Mo reports top speed 70-90 mph Photo Bill Friedlander RC pilots please pay attention Want try something new Build yourself rubber-powered model fly evening early morning RC birds rest think will find very rewarding Cole Palen Old Rheinbeck fame big advocate building flying rubber-powered models picture what can considered very good transmitter impound frequency control area Notice frequency scannera must event involved typical club weekend flying session out district credit must given RC Air Command sponsors Benefit Airshow Labor Day weekend Muscular Dystrophy Association Keep photos stories coming Bye * August1998 163 Arkansas / Louisiana / New Mexico / Oklahoma Texas Sandy Frank Vice President 105 N Brazos St Weathertord TX 76086-3207 Phone/Fax 817599-7131 E-mail sfrank69@ airmailnet http//wwwama-dist-80r9 George Aldrich 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 210 656-2021 Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 817 662-5587 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 126- SE 35 Oklahoma City OK 73129 405 634-5331 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 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 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 817 467-9211 Use Internet required AMA membersbut District VIII web address http/wwwama-dist-8org will give access regional modeling information months ahead other sources modeling info Towards enhanced communication within AMA District VIII please have chartered club designate Internet liaison contact person listed above web site Recently short notice cancellation event due military rescheduling facilityclubs Internet liaison instantaneously notified Several reminders new District VIII services Voluntary date registering nonflying non-sanctioned events eliminate unintentional overlapping being handled contest coordinator Mr Lee though event may competition nor flying nor sanctioned please register Bill voluntarily avoid conflicts receive free advertising event district web site billlee@cleafcom 2200 Rte2 Chandler TX 75758 2 Free video lending program chartered clubs registry guest speakerscontact Mr Locke 903 792 -3343 jdlocke@gtenet catalog free rental information listed wwwama-dist-8org 3 Free reprints redundant on-board power system send self-addressed stamped legal size envelope Dr Sandy Frank above address Editorial mature audiencesduring travels throughout district some have told no way required join association academy participate model flying Southerners somewhat rebellious within District VIII Obviously correctsome just go somewhere alone fly models perfectly content vast majority modelers otherwise go out flying site am may fly 2 3 times just go back home others out field may still just fly 2 3 times usually stay socialize extended time flying reason gathers us together AIVIA glue bonds modelers together! know definition Academy Funk Wagnallsa learned society advancement arts sciences AIvIA far magazine competition rules scheduling organizer separate services renders AIVIA glue bonds modelers together! Personally have member almost 40 years know life hobby would have different never have AMA am sure life has enriched association belonging ACADEMY hope thrives continues advance arts sciences aeromodeling AMA glue bonds modelers together! brings us together through sanctioning advertising gatherings events locally regionally academy gathers us together Listing within competition non-flying section publication cheapest best sources advertising event finding other events attend YOU membership own showcase Museum flying facility located Indiana plan schedule events magnitude could held such academy Someday plan visit showcase facility attend gatherings Homecoming/Grand Event Nats Gathering Eagles II other happening could produced likes ACADEMY AMA glue bonds modelers together! seek assistance input Please let know what right let know what needs improved within AMA Let know what additional services would like see AMA provide Please insure receive copy clubs newsletter AMA glue bonds modelers together! Note some philosophy above editorial gleaned association late Johnny Clemensa personal friend modelers president AMA previous District VIII Council member Flying Fun Fellowship Sandy Frank Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents Hobbypark Dallas TX April 1998Richard Stubblefield Houston winner $1000 FAI GIL Combat meet Entrants attended throughout United States Attendees Bossier City LA swap meet auction L R Al Milligan Keith Steele Floyd Harp Johnny Voight Daniel Young day long indoor activity fun event pit crew Tom Fluker Sr & Jr launched Joe Mckinse Dallas Hobbypark Seen ToledoApril 1998the IMAA display booth two very active District VIII modelers Mr Rip Holderidge Dallas left Mr Charlie Stevens Houston AMAAVP current Board Directors member IMAA nationally Colorado North Dakota / South Dakota / Wyoming Russ Miller Vice President P0 Box 128 Solan ND 88570 Days 701 445-3332 Evanings 701 220-3180 Fax 701 445-3323 F IIrmiller338@aolcom Associate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Troy Lapp 1609 Main St Will jaton ND 58801 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Mike Weidner 6535 Foxdale Circle Colorado Springs CO 8091 9-1788 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Monthly notes district VP some articles caught attention reviewed monthly newsletters Needless say columnsjust did make column month have anything interest club forward material address publication few pictures article needed appreciated following articles great ideas interesting ideas may work club flying field Wichita Radio Control Club WRCC News monthly has thank-you letter complimenting participation relationship Kansas Aviation Museum museum thanks support encourages club offer suggestions ideas preservation aviation heritage Topeka Control Line Association Top Class News magazine has directions map flying field great idea few clubs follow helps fliers visitors find use flying field Denver RC Eagles Eagles Edition describes adopt-a-highway cleanup program 2 mile stretch Parker Road may take some extra work clubs part great community state relations great way create lasting impression public Rapid City Propbusters Radio Control Club Prophuster has neat idea get some interesting things monthly sheet have special page dedicated previous year past clubs history very interesting reading thoughts things 1960 intriguing Neat idea Casper Airmodlers Flightline post following Dan Rea 2nd vice president has after much work completed projected started get some new books model aviation Natrona County Library club supplied cash donation library matched tt order books discount now have books way club will listed donor books Hats off club another neat idea District IX clubs could get partnership going local libraries Denver JEFCO Modelers Jefco Flyer have club officers Park Liaison important keep relationship tact park service types avenues help promote keep flying sites Hats off Club keeping park servtce mind informed Colorado Springs Pikes Peak RC Club newsletter mentions Boy Scout Night club sponsors special night scouts come visit meeting also chance see airplanes learn about club activities Great exposure newcomers hobby model airplanes Edgewater Colorado Model Museum Flying Club/SAM Chapter#1/FAC Squadron 55 has interesting article concerning plans Jim Adams states letter really enjoyed plans newsletter have looked years set plans Cessna 120 140 no avail would also like have good set plans Consolidated PBY am wishing would like set construction drawings Lockheed C141 Loadstar Anyone having information forward Kirk Kirkham 2909 Eaton Street Edgewater Co 80214 Phone 303-2375093 Johnson County Kansas RC Barnstormers newsletter Fly Paper have great idea Safety Tips Pilots 11 will have completed successful radio equipment ground check before first flight new repaired model 21 will fly model aircraft presence spectators until become qualified flier unless assisted experienced helper 31 will preform initial turn after takeoff away pit spectators areas will thereafter fly over pit spectator areas unless beyond control 4 established will abide safety rules flying site use will willfully deliberately fly models careless dangerous manner 4Legacy/Worth Continued page 152 honoring selected individuals Pioneers Banquet Ball State University Muncie event will need buy banquet ticket advance mail payment AMA again no invitation required everyone welcome within limits banquet hall capacity because first-come firstserved event no assurance banquet tickets will available very close event date sure being able take part historical event need commit relatively earlyprobably month two advance need ask AMA send Pioneers information package will have details procedures help part special weekend Whos coming Well already have some famous international personalities guest list Henry J Nicholls England will celebrate birthday Museum 11th Ron Moulton also England Gordon Burford Australia have also confirmations existing Hall Fame members such past AMA Presidents John Patton Maynard Hill Dolly Wischer Hurst Bowers think Ben Shereshaw will possibly Bill Winter health permitting Most newly elected 1998 Hall Famers will officially receive HOF plaques plus may several dozen specially recognized Pioneersthose have nominated Hall Fame yet elected will grand reunionmuch like 1996 Celebration Eagles perhaps bigger st1998 165 • I] [e TU 1 t Arizona / California Hawaii / Guam / Nevada Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone 602 708-0222 E-mail richh@primenetcom htlpi/wwwama-1 acorn/ama Glenn Caner Walnut Creek California 510 933-2086 Michael Harrington Kaneohe Hawaii 808 239-6682 Gary Hover Visalia California 209747-0287 Kal Jensen Reno Nevada 702 329-6430 John Krohn Whittier California 310 692-4177 Bob Reynolds Tucson Arizona 520 296-8183 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner Sacramento California 916 362-1962 See laat montha column additional AVPa coordinatorsl Doing what loved Harris Lee R seen posing Event Committee 1996 US Scale Masters held Mesa Arizona Harris will remembered life lived distinguished naval aviator national hero loving father dedicated modeler District X AMA aeromodeling have lost very dear friend avid supporter model aviation April 30 1998 Harris Alexander Lee lost struggle cancer slipped surly bonds earth now dancing laughter-silvered wings Harris born Perley Minnesota June 14 1922 moved Burbank California 1942 worked Lockheed attended USC late 1942 joined Navy flew Hellcats South Pacific Harris returned war hero earning Distinguished Flying Cross numerous Air Medals 1946 through 1956 Harris worked Hollywood special effects / movie set industry worked original Titanic vessel Desert Fox other well known productions Harris gained love scale model building 1956 Harris joined brother Don residential construction business contractor Orange County until retirement 1988 Harris undoubtedly best known fellow modelers founder US Scale Masters Harris founded Scale Masters organization 1980 past eighteen years US Scale Masters its regional qualifiers have gained worldwide acclaim Over years event has grown become prestigious scale modeling events country success event due no small part Harris personal dedication commitment Harris truly believed model aviation building scale models sharing love sport/hobby should first foremost Fun concept has always part Scale Masters Harris spirit lives know will always heart scale model builder Harris survived two sons Kirk Scott grandchildren many friends life life countless modelers have blessed much fuller having known Harris Alexander Lee will sorely missed Harris last request dream live lieu sending flowers asked contributions made Harris name US Scale Masters Assn Inc 21952 Airport Rd Aurora OR 97002 Till next time. Keepem safe Keepem flyn District X hosts fifth annual National Retail Hobby Store Assn Annual Convention April 27-30 fabulous Las Vegas NV NRHSA members gather year share business ideas experiences marketing information help ensure success hobby industry goal stated NRHSA President Walt Throne bring retailers over country together order foster exchange information common us Information will assist retailers finding ways increase sales least amount expense effort 140 retail stores represented years convention far successful ever work no play makes very dull convention NRHSA annual meeting Pictured above President Walt Throne presides over Wednesday night Hawaiian Luau association members Al Fuchfen L Joe Stanton go out enjoy evening 166 Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents Jim Martin Pukalani HI wife spent third Christmas Panama City Panama visiting daughter meeting Central American modelers Pictured Adalbert Alguero wife Lourdes Panama City model Quickie Chepo Panama Jim District X would like pass thanks Adalbert warm welcome Kokua help taking Jim around meet Panamanian flyers Pictured Asociacion Pananmena De Aermodelismo flying site Cocoli Panama Jim Martin family opportunity tour several flying sites around Panama City area given very warm welcome Panamanian modelers Jim found modelers around world speak common language share same common bond love model aviation El] ki 1 [s Diu 211 is] bE Alaska / Idaho / Montana / Oregon Washington McCollough Dresident P0 Box 13090 Porland 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 59101 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Reeves Lippincolt 4400 Gray Wolt Dr Wasilla AK 99654 Mike Hazel 1073 Windemere Dr NW Salem OR g73Q4 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Boa 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Snaer 781 Lillonet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 146th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Northwest AMA Show Team left Bruce Graham Tom Schwartz Team Manager Sam Franklin Gwynn Meyers Charlie Wilcox Don Loewen Mark Erickson Jim Grey Markas Mann Betty Grey Noel Keefer Ronda Bryant Frank Bryant Art Ward Spencer Manlove Newsletter Editor sent announcement Missoula Big Sky Thunderbirds R/C Clubs Float Plane Fly-in July 25-26 1998 Frenchtown Pond near Missoula Frenchtown Pond State Park has nice artificial lake usually calm great place fly floats Bring family friends come join us day fun Flying will start about 900 am continue until 400 pm Hamburgers potluck will available starting noon Saturday coming out town will feed voluntary donations cover expenses will accepted Picnic tables shelter available will no charge flyNo prizes no competition just fun Following flying evening pot luck will held Thunderbird Field Bring own meat barbeque grocery store nearby Dry camping will permitted T-bird field Friday Saturday nights event going pond T-Bird Field will open both days Rules flyers will register show AMA membership card Also planes must have successfully flown before event flight tests can made 700 am 900 am Frenchtown Pond State Park next visible Interstate 90 Take exit 89 go about mile half west frontage road park gate Important Note Dogs allowed premises park cars Call Clarence Almen 406 543-7024 Spencer Manlove 549-8357 additional information Graham Hicks sent sad note Grande Ronde Bush Pilots lost first president Loren Blanchard age 87 two weeks ago Loren incredible modeler though did fly much built shop equipment discarded washing machine motors scrap metal once built neat little smoke fluid pump out 38 shell casing l5v motor old shaver made red banner towed Nampa meet two years ago took third Sportsman Well miss him Charlie Willcox provided couple photos following words about Northwest AMA Show Team enjoyment flying Show Team let public know about hobby its diversity have pilots fly pattern planes like Goldberg 300 have flying car PorscheTM Broom Hilda Flying Witch working flying dog house oddities fun make fly have scale airplanes flown crowds seem enjoy much anything fly have plane compartment carries either candy parachutist Kids love Candy Bomber also has lights fly night Show Team Float Festival go Strawberry Festival Vashon Island public turns out see us used some planes cars witch along local clubs airplanes parade Festival have lot fun flying shows people letting public get hands Buddy Box Heres photos Evergreen 97 Nelson Scotts photo Bill Currys Gary Parkers Stropp Albatroses regard Albatros seems Gary Parker Joe Topper have purchased Proctor line plan retssue DVa Jenny Along recent Sopwith 11/2 Strutter release will adding some Golden Age aircraft line Bob Benjamin gets ready fly Electric powered Stinson Ed Lamb announced First Annual Eagle Squadron NW Free Flight Scale Champs Sept 5-7 Harts Lake Prairie meet will include Jimmie Allen Event FAC Thompson/Greve Combined FAC Poers Scale Gas-Electric-CO2 combined FAC Peanut Scale FAC Rubber Scale FAC Jumbo Scale information Contact CD Ed Lamb 15911 SE 42nd P1 Bellevue WA 98006-18 15 425 747-7806 edsplace @worldnetattnet st 1998 167