A Mews View HQ See Page 176 Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Emit LE9 W AMAs HistoryPast Present Future John Worth Oops column July 98 issue Model Aviation noted selection Hall Fame tough year because total 72 candidates count wrong really total 86 candidates listed column14 said incredible total 12 voted year means 74 names may carried over until 1999 addition can expect will new names submitted between now deadline next year chances good therefore may have close 100 choose next time around again select dozen next year will further behind process recognizing honoring deserving candidates Sadly could mean may around receive honor person suggests ever selection process needs changed now may best time before situation gets worse Thats enough Hall Fame now Weve harping subject months deservedly too much same subject can self-defeating People may get tired turn deaf ear need Lets hope doesnt happen can improve situation before gets completely out hand So what else happening Well next Celebration Eagles event getting close Its scheduled September 11 12 year Muncie calling Eagles II relating fabulous 1996 event also took place Muncie People still talking about great reunion looks like weve got another great going missed 1996 event ought consider going 98 Besides same famous modeling personalities 1996 coming back again others coming able Eagles its simply matter doing 96 event over again will new people year honors will bestowed As part Year Pioneer recognizing people yet have made Hall Fame particularly deserving special recognition anyway may may know will honored Pioneers Banquet Saturday evening September 12 list will recognized special Pioneer awards night impressive Art Adamisin Betty Adamisin Ed Beshar Bob Bienenstein George Brown Edward Calkin Sal Cannizzo Art Christensen Roy Clough Robert Dailey Robert Dodgson James Duckworth Joe Eberhardt Joe Elgin Bill Evans Burnis Fields Jeremy Fitch John Frisoli Vito Garofalo Leo Garringer Don Godfrey Conrad Hanson Les Hard William Harding Raymond Heit Ed Henry Charles Hollinger Carl Hopkins Robin Hunt Luther Hux Jay Jackson Lawrence Jenno Matt Kania Kenneth Koeppel Harris Lee Robert Leishman Also Alfred Lehmberg Sid Miller Harry Moyer Sr Robert Randall Randy Randolph Robert Randolph Charles Reed III Fred Reese George Reich Frank Rende Francis Reynolds Robert Rich Stuart Richmond Erv Rodemsky Ed Southwick Oba Saintlair Larry Scarinzi Carl Schwab Jack Sheeks Dick Sherman Ed Shipe Charles Spencer Al Strickland Richard Tanis Dick Tichenor Windy Urtnowski Lou Vargo Joe Wagner Mickey Walker Bill Warner LeRoy Weber Lee Webster Robert White Dale Willoughby George Wilson Wayne Yeager John Zaic Joe Zingali addition hope new Hall Famers 1998 will present receive honors along getting Pioneer awards Furthermore will other famous modelers hand because Eagles II will followed next day start annual National Championships Society Antique Modelers SAM SAM members will coming Muncie day two early participate Eagles II events Some will receiving either Pioneer Hall Fame awards Others will simply coming share extra nostalgia weekend will provide people famous modelers also having previously inducted either both other Halls Fame SAMs National Free Flight Society Obviously weekend week following Muncie will swarming modelers have contributed mightily history model aviation could greatest modern-day gathering aeromodeling names can part havent done already start planning requesting special Pioneers information package AMA Headquarters Model Aviation 1UeJINeIFfI gejpp Mike Stokes AMA Education Coordinator 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 As put together months column am surrounded beehive activity coming weekend AMAs Grand Event/Open House will taking place just few weeks US Nationals will kick off four-week run competition events Last month mentioned Clement Germanier work doing school Glenview Illinois Well month can report Clements program latest recipient AMA Youth Education Stipend YES grant point anyone sure what YES grant go about applying contact details sincerest congratulations appreciation Clement Skylarks R/C Club AMA Charter Club 272 program supporting youth education through model aviation past month pleasure spending Saturday morning AMA Museum Art Christensen AMA 200 David Steinberg Both gentlemen trace roots early days modeling Chicago area likes Carl Goldberg among others Today David consultant General Motors tours country speaking GM employees Art retired still active modeling has restored several models AMA Museum delivered replica Ed Lidgards 1940 Class C Rubber Endurance model occasion As usual case such time went too fast education received priceless Below photo model yours truly holding Art Ed gracious enough make donation particular model AMA Museum now hangs public viewing middle May found Greenville South Carolina Pat Hartnesss Joe Nail Memorial annual happening has attended least once fully appreciate what has taken place model aviation list attendees would read Whos Giant Scale RC today year AMA invited set up end Pats hangar conduct make-and-take Delta Dart program youngsters attending along parents invaluable assistance Bob McKay AVP District II wonderful wife Alice able conduct Delta Dart classes Thursday Friday Saturday 150 models built flown during time did limit time morning hours between 9 am noon cant remember times went up roof either hangar storage shed retrieving errant Delta Dart Once again what found particularly intriguing parents responses fact several parents assist building trimming flying models picture below shows intent both mom son building Delta Dart What continues make program successful eyes fact build models fly successfully Pat Hartness build first Delta Dart successfully fly first Science Olympiad featuring Propellor Propulsion Models now history reports have received event surprising success organizers much now process reviewing requirements correcting ambiguous rules As understand first event within Science Olympiad context did have official protest filed throughout entire event special salute thank order Tom Sanders Midwest Products under direction Frank Garcher initiative support provided Science Olympiad Committee Without efforts Propellor Propulsion Model Event would probably have taken place As have indicated previously column schools scored best flights provided students very capable models coached AMA members primarily National Free Flight Society NFFS interested aiding local schools next years planned competition some proposed rule changes sure contact Science Olympiad Committee Tom Sanders Midwest last resort will what can AMA Headquarters provide information often wonder hobby will lead us just what benefits model aviation really recently received letter individual think awful lot letter clipping company newspaper article concerning companys employees company Alaska Airlines article dealt 737-400 Captain Brian Richmond individual sent material other proud papa Stu Richmond article details early youth Brian brother Bruce names very familiar Pylon arena day Brians first contest age eight today Captain flying full-scale jet airliners still retaining contact model aviation through 3-year-old son Brian recently interviewed video used model airplane clubs across country cable TV PBS Additionally BoeingTM company has enlisted him help test $80000 remote controlled prototype airplane put production So really what benefits model aviation can lead case has led walk moon September 1998 143 Til next month t-1i mIVIij u i- sisi U Doug Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 787-7454 Below letter friend regarding problem first magnitude within sport will read letter carefully will see modelers have ongoing need careful about flying habits site rural area careless flying caused trouble need responsible citizens friend said unlucky invented pill would give eternal life would have died day before Until later 44vo ~4O iuA C4 Greensboro NC April 10 1998 latest issue Model Aviation magazine club has Giant Scale fly-in listed May 23-24 1998 Board Directors club cancelled meet due unfortunate circumstances NOT beyond control formal noise complaint filed Guilford County Zoning Planning Board board holds Special Use Permit fly site Although several meetings County offended persons have cooled problem now felt Fly-In such soon after settlement may cause another complaint GRAMS flying field located quite rural area near small town McLeansville Under circumstances can come close losing field result complaint feel other clubs may similar straits good idea start now monitor members flying insist approved expansion type mufflers required AMA Remember neighbors own land sky above have another Fly-In scheduled September 23 please consider coming Thanks Bob Johnson Contest Director AMA 811 336 288-3521 PS Please pass word club may planning come 144 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 01 821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Eaaex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuffin 8 Robinaon Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 03106-1077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001 -2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1 866 WEB SITE have few inquires about District having Web Site just have expertise develop computer whiz willing able develop maintain site District let know will get started COLUMN MATERIAL Contributions colunm always welcome 1 would like have some material helicopter flyers use MS Word type column contributions using software would make typing easier CONNECTICUT MODEL AIRPLANE CLIJB Andy Figlar sent following article pictures about fun fly held April Connecticut Model Airplane Club Stratford CT recently held fun fly group youngsters local Indian Guides Chapter about 11 boys ages 8-11 attendance about half dads too gods blessed event brilliant sunshine sparkling cloudless sky amid weeks rain prior Saturday April 11 1998 Club members turned out assist flight instructor capacity safety officers hot dog rollers event began about 930 Saturday morning ended around 200pm During lunch break Guides entertained flight giant scale Stuka club member Vin Fusco dazzling helicopter show Fred Schneider Chapter 44 president CMAC member Ray Hinds did yeoman work using quarter scale Cub dozens short flights five other flight instructors took about eight short 6 minute flights both dads guides no crashes proud being Club member day gave up Saturday work home make fun event kids TOWN OF FALMOUTH PARADE parade held March 22 1998 honor Colleen Coyne member Olympic Hockey Team won gold medal theme parade youth photo float sponsored Otis Model Airplane Club members float Junior members CHILI FUN FLIES dont know chili refers food weather first photo fun fly sponsored Otis Club Discover flying Club Januaty 1 1998 64 members showed up excellent turn out considering temperature second chili fun fly held Windbusters Club February 15 19981 can say day cold like chili too cold wait around chili Thanks people endure cold provide food events NEW VIDEO new video production AMA will available shortly am going detail video except say footage taken various parts country locations Brunswick Maine Ken MacDonald person represented picture color brochure hope reproduces reasonably well 4September1998 145 Indian Guides Mohawk tribe wait turn buddy box Julius Greenberger buddy box helps Guide fly club president Carmen Luciano assists Members Otis Model Airplane Club Diacover Flying R/C Club chili fun fly January 11998 CMAC past president Bob Hilker flight instructs member Sal Casa spots Manny Pimental John Peterson Wingbusters Model Airplane Club chili fun fly February 151998 Group photo Ray Hinds -scale cub featured plane Float entered Otis Model Airplane Club Youth parade honor Colleen Coyne Ken MacDonald picture new AMA video New Jersey New York Europe Wes De Cou Vice President 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1308 Day 908 221-6899 Eve 908 221-1666 Fax 908 221-9297 decou @ idtnet Dane Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightstoo NJ 08520-4501 Roy Brown USAS AFCENT CMR 460 BOX 585 APO AS 09703 Vince Jollano 16 Shoerrock Rd Rocky Pt New York NY 11778 Ray Jsschkas 59 Livingston Street St James NY 11780 Jawes M Lewis PO 81 Ogdenborg NY 13669-0061 Bob McKay 109W Ederard Sr Iselarr NJ 05830 Dave Mathewson Boo 613 Caroillos NY 13031 Tow Morray 31 Voortrees Orion Booking Ridge NJ 07920 Martens Nikoders 407 WiIton Street Lockport NY 14094 Bitt Poytbress 2 Henrock Goon Soogeroos NY 12477 Adam Battler 41 Perry Aoeooe Lothoro NY 1211S-2433 Terry Tarresoire 101 Sroithtreld Srrdicoo NY 13780-4328 Freqoency Coordinator Los Saater 03 Airyoo Or. Oocego Coonty AirpoO PotIon NY 13869 315 59&6093 May great month progress fronts District II May 28th group concerned free-flight pilots met US Congressman Benjamin Gilman 13-term representative New Yorkrs 20th congressional district discuss potential loss Galeville flying site congressman asked background questions reviewed letters support model aviation such aviation luminaries Neil Armstrong Frank Borman Hoot Gibson listened carefully 30-year history free-flight activities Galeville field instructed aide draft letter Secretary Interior requesting meeting us New York Washington discuss issue further Ill keep posted . Left Right Sid Krivin Jean Pailet Bob Langelius VP De Cou Congressman Benjamin Gilman Pete Ferrara get ready discuss Galeville situation Congressman Gilman Sid Krivin Jean Pailet review presentation Earlier month met Steve Brown president National Aeronautics Association Arlington Va discuss strategy increase awareness federal level inequities inherent statutes currently place regarding change control federal property came up plan uses active participation AMA president vice-presidents get concerns table offer proposed solutions problem seek follow-up face-toface meetings discuss implementation proposed solutions activity gets root cause Galeville problem after Ive chance present concept Executive Council north country comes word via AVP Marlene Nikodem five-club mall show Boulevard Mall Tonawanda NY total 75 models display Ken Smith Niagra County Radio Control Model Flying Club took Best Sport honors Cessna George Northem Flying Knights Hamburg took Best Show Spitfire Best Military awarded Lyman Baker Niagra Sunday Flyers showed Topflight P-47 -Scale pilot-in-training front scale Bee Gee RI Boulevard Mall show AVP Robert McKay wife Alice represented AMA model aviation during presentation 2nd grade class Lynn Crest Elementary school Colonia NJ Bob described history flight pterodactyls present using balsa gliders rubber powered R/C aircraft birds balloons Wright brothers astronauts Bob sparked interest entire class According teacher Mrs Kolb questions continued long after presentation over thanks Alice McKay photos AVP McKay stating facts Second Graders showing keen interest aviation Tad Manske editor WASPS Happen r newsletter Wellsville Area Small Plane Society sent some information about local Allegany County Maple festival held annually Andover NY Since Allegany county very rural club isnt near malls get sport public eye club sets up display Maple Festival held local school past 12 years club has participated event static displays aircraft engines video programs answers myriad questions sign-up sheet annual Prospective Members Fun-Fly later summer year hit show egg-carton glider building forum conducted member Bob Sanders Bob retired professor Alfred State College took idea June 1997 issue Model Aviation Long story short Bob assisted over 200 youngsters getting gliders air stopping supply egg cartons depleted will big time happenin next year Wellsville story shows us club no matter size can have positive impact its community thus furthering goals organization carton Guru Bob Sanders Maple Festival engine display 146 Model Aviation 4Associate Vice Presidents • 1 IT 1 [ss EHIE 1 tU Ohio / Pennsylvania / West Virginia Bob Brown Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Coon Coivorbas OH 43229-2008 614 891-1643 David H Eiiis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Laoes WV 29313-1209 354 776-1408 Neison Gssid 1944 idaho Street Alleolooro PA 18123-8519 610 797-6597 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive Neor Sisolso PA 10972-9449 412 925-3266 Donaid Klnpp 637 Hamilvo Coon Trappe PA 19429-2256 610 4090129 Frank Nell 6042 Nororell Drive Dayloc OH 45449 937 435-9232 Matthew Turnwski RRs3 Boo 294 Dogorood Drive Dromo PA 18222 717 622-0435 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Croobrook Drive PO Boo 801 Moorvee OH 43937-3062 419 893-9537 E-roaiP soislay@glasoc roost Freqoency Coordinator John Cottie 1012 Wyorsiog Avense Potty P00 PA 18704 Phooe 717 287-8970 DISTRICT III WEB PAGE District III finally going have web page exact address will announced near future great deal thanks goes Randy Charles man charge Sysop basic format will allow links clubs page activity listing district charter clubs contacts picture page update AMA Vice President Due various ramifications no guest page commercial advertising will allowed hope type communication will benefit FREQUENCY SCANNER must year frequency problems requests scanner use far above previous year scanners have usage since early spring have proved benefit factor have pointed out lack interference Two main causes interference seem pilot error poor battery maintenance think have radio problem flying site log problems should created Items such time type aircraft radio frequency condition battery packs etc should included frequency problem exists will become evident via data collected AMA scanner can also used Anyone utilizing scanner should remember several other clubs waiting use same piece equipment Please forward scanner quickly possible eliminate hardship others fields should use some type frequency control Make sure person frequency turn Courtesy should extended using channel Dont become frequency hog SKYDIVER RALLY second annual Skydiver Rally being sponsored CORKS Columbus Ohio September 12 & 13 Wally Gitchel catalyst new type RC event guys preparing jump Out perfectly good Telemaster Three Stooges shown hook up position Wally Getchel skydivers ASHLAND CLOUD CHASERS Mansfield Electronic Flyers recently held annual swap meet static display models Ashland Cloud Chasers Ashland Ohio well represented three Ohio R/C Chipmunks Pepsi Chipmunk built Bob Ullman won first prize DCH 1 De Havilland Chipmunk built Jim Miller won second British Army Chipmunk built Willie Daniels won third place Ashlands sharp Chipmunks THE TRI COUNTY WINGSNAPPERS Southeast Pennsylvania mecca flea markets upcoming shows hosted Tn County Wingsnappers AVP Nelson Gould provided clear picture occasion Schueck displays products Mud Duck belongs Gene Miller Flea Market packed hall September1998 147 John Breys Snowbird Associate Vice Presidents George Abbott 8712 Westlake Court Raleigh NC 27613 Home Phone 919 848-6719 E-Mail GAbbott462@aolcom Robert E Babura 117 Otis Dr Severn MD 21144-1130 Home Phone 410 969-9356 E-Mail bbabura@junocom Randy Elliott 103 Virginia Court Pulaski VA 24301 Home Phone 540 980-8461 Office Phone 540 994-2316 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 Owynne Ave Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Home Phone 540 943-1684 E-Mail tlyrrs@ctwcom 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 blissteague@conninccom Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 910 488-5986 District 1V column last month wrote about Flight Raven Bob Verhaeghe has sent some pictures plane will used fly across Pamlico Sound airplane modified version Bill Winters Kmckesjac created 1960s Bob has doing some testing chase boats various prop sizes come up workable situation photo below Bobss wife Louise holding Raven will used flight acruss Pamlico sound believe will happen within next two three weeks will let know what results CLUB CONTACT PERSON some clubs District IV have club contact person listed lives outside state club located some cases club now listed another state listed District lV club does appear AMA District IV Club list sure club contact person listed AMA same state club METROLINA CONTROL LINE SOCIETY Metroina Control Line Society organized 1981 very active AIVIA club Members club actively engaged various control line events ranging local fun-flying southeast regional contests national world championship competitions members have wide range building flying skills always willing help Out fellow modeler tips experiences betterment anothers skills Regular monthly meetings held David B Waymer Flying Field located near Huntersville North Carolina meetings usually flying day fourth 4th Saturday month business meeting 200 pm field equipped two paved circles grass circle during normal flying times contests third paved circle well other grassed areas club proud site acknowledge gratitude Mecklenburg County Parks Recreation Dept operates maintains facility information club contact club Vice President Gene Guffey 1551 Propst Road Morganton North Carolina 28655 MID ATLANTIC RADIO KONTROL SOCIETY photo recent mall show MARKS Club put Salisbury Maryland fellow right club president Keith Banks individual left John Spaulding am sure recognize John District IV Vice President years John still very active modeler Spitfire back left Johns creation Hi John want job back DARE COUNTY RADIO CONTROL CLUB Dare County Radio Control Club has doing lot flying up flying site So vacation area give us call come fly us photo shows some grass strip pit area photo Tom Trimble checking out new concrete lawnmower shed KENT COUNTY AEROMODELERS INC Tuesday May 5th 1998 1 received sad E-Mail note Jim Boatman Dear Chuck am writing inform passing club members George Dumey passed away April 21st heart attack George respected member AIVIA community years some 40-45 years joined Dover Mosquitoes 1968 1969 now Kent County Aeromodelers served several terms club president George instrumental formation East Coast Soaring Society both leader competitor years East Coast Soaring Society later became National Soaring Society served first president new organization also contest director soaring portion 1974 Aerolympics held Lakehurst NAS New Jersey George known Father Apollo Space Suit tenure ILC Dover ILC Frederica lasted some 36 years also product manager Inflatable Products Division ILC ILCs Chief Engineer 1993 awarded NASAs prestigious Silver Snoopy Award 1994 received NASA Public Service Award excellent contributions NASA mission George Dumey friend some 30 yearsa loving husband father great modeler true gentleman will sorely missed INFORMATION Lately have received letters E-Mail asking mention anything column about specific area district club event happened district say something about control line free flight soaring activity rather always talking about R/C activities answer simple dont send information pictures what happening dont expect see column can everywhere district have rely AVPs newsletters receive lot traveling district possible everywhere know everything going Thats enough soap box Now go flying take kid Model Aviation I 11 [ mu 1 t Florida / Georgia Puerto Rico / nina / Tenneasee iVIcNeiII president o corn neffama Associate Vice Presidents Ron Chidgep 3713 Pompano Pensacola FL 32814 Wilhelmina Chihasz 2828 Arbor Place Knoonille TN 37917 John G Cooper 4788 cloister cove Memphis TN 38118 James Atnis 042e Melanod Orion Jackson Ma 38211 Michaet Gregory 300 Rockmont Rd Greenville Sc aeia William T Haywood 4 Robin circle Polep AL 38030 Kart Hensel 383 Oriarmood 042 Meridian MS 39300 Louise tzzo 20e Huorridge Wap Wintersprings FL 32708 Richard Jackson 2118 Thorolee N charleston sc 29400 Chris Joiner 95 Lee Rd 238 ROnnie city AL 38887 Or John Martin 2180 Tigedail Ann Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Pueblo Paso Anninton AL 38208 George Perryman 3844 Lake Ompren GA 30082 Clifford Scholetield 4138 NW 33rd Place Gainesville FL 32808 Melvin Sires 781 ffoardman Rd Aiken oc 29803 Frank Tiano 10300 Estancia Lane West Palm enach FL 33414 Ward Van Dozer 3804 N River Rd Gainesoille GA 30008 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37350 Joseph Minalizzi HC 888 Son 10397 Fajardo Puerto Rico 00738 Preqoency Coordinator Dorothy Fietds 183W Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32148 Phone 904 884-2517 RC Contest Coordinator Kenneth Blackwell 207 W Saedcreek Rd Enterprise AL 36330 Phone 334 347-4721 Display Coordinator Russell Mobety 5838 Woodvalley Rd NE Thomson GA 30824 Phone 708 597-9783 Computer Science Technotogy Expert Tom Rhodes 9 New York ff104 Severly Hills FL 34485 Phone 302 027-0874 302 790-2382 did dumb stupid thing 2 weeks ago put front page club newsletter Dist WEB Included amount money club bank next Treas Report no names wont again Jam loading up clubs WEB Tell Editor Pres mail sheet club info Ill put right Pix month Greenville SC Joe Nall bash AMA Assoc VP Michael Gregory CD Don Lowe Gerald Neel beside Geralds Staudacher S-300-D eng Don AMAs Safety Committee Chmn Now lookie above isnt just flyers come Joe-Nall Fly-Ins families come also Meet entire Hawks family Charliene Hawks Reuben Joseph wheel crib Rachel Nathan Thomas Flyer Hawks has good rooting contingency have ever seen lucky can CD Michael told 462 contestants came over US 5000 spectators 4 days Meet Asst Dist 4 IMAA Event Director John Estlow pretty wife Judith John Kirby McKinneys Asot attended TOP-GUN bash also can prove OK heres proof above Mike Stokes Frank Tiano himself Frank has risen level Grand Vizier Fun-Fly business District V maybe including everywhere hosted 1998 Top-Gun Palm Beach Polo Grounds Earlier year Frank put together model airplane JET powered affair Flagler County Airport Bunnell FL Both ventures have attracted flyers over world Germany Japan name Frank remains humble nice person Dist V Assoc VP Also See disanningly attractive smile nice lady Guess who? AMA Executive Director Joyce Hager snapped TOP-Gun blow-out AMA booth Joyce Rae Underwood booth case unwary prospects drifted first began representing Dist V Council 1972 Joyce already working AMA Hdqrs couple years Today Exec Director may say absolutely perfect position subbed under John Worth yrs knows what Lucky us Yesterday Jackson Mississippi cover important Bryce Blanton Memorial sponsored Mid Mississippi RC Club Hank Cooper CD few winners Meet Bernie Rhines Jackson Bobbie Day Capital City RC hes Pres Dist V Assoc VP Jim Alvis Hany Cusick famous DC-3 model Vernon Montgomery Now meet nice people Jim Luft Emory T-shirt Mrs Dorothy Alvis Jim Alvis again daughter Jennifer Alvis Jennifers husband Marine Pilot gentleman far left Jim Lufts future son-in-law get name Ill run again Pictured below photo Ocone South Carolina Ocone Eagles L-R top Stother Darby Bill Pund Club VP Joe Hardy Jim Maher Jack Grnbbs Louie Freeman Jim Hunt Donzi McMahan L-R front Keith Grnbbs Wayne King Club Pres Tony Thompson Brett Thompson Jim McGuffie George Dunagin Joseph Micalizzi AIVIA Assoc VP Puerto Rico mailed snap some winners recent novice Pattern Event held Roosevelt Roads Naval Base Meet Joseph Micalizzi left Pepe Morales Jr won 1st Rodolfo Sola 2nd Pepe Morales Sr holding 3rd place trophy another Doug Sampson recent Pins Emerald Coast Giant Scalers writes Its 5 yrs since mentioned club column Well? OK Doug Im guilty Ive got 314 clubs Dist other no excuse Get Editor mall frontal sheet can run WEB Meanwhile Doug heres members Steve Smith recent Grand Prize Winner posing model above FAA Aviation Safety Insp Billy Meadows sent last pix below Florida Pattern Assn winners Heins Billy holding Jim Hansens plaque Sportsman Kevin Proodian Advanced Paul Towkach Masters & Annett Proodian holding Jason Shulmans prize FAR September 1998 149 club also built raffled off trainer shown next two pictures Associate Vice Presidents Illinois Dab & Scott Justice 1565 Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 706 798-7242 Hal Parenti 1920 Buckingham 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 317 268-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 -31 08 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Box 308 Burgin 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 MD 64086 816 524-7307 Frequency Coordinator Cal Orr RR 1 Box 1238 Higginseille MO 64037 660 584-6264 Fax 660 564-6285 Webmaster Gary Parenti 11001 Martindale Dr Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 531-9556 htlp//wawcsamiitedu/amadist6findeshtm CONVERSE IN Club #295 1 Converse Flying Eagles RC Club held mall show Marion North Park Mall great deal support mall well local Time-Warner TV station 80 plus planes display judging best being handled Gary Bussell area AVP Steve Margenallo Marion Airport manager Dave Johnson BAA Comments judging team centered around idea too great aircraft Pictures information supplied Gary Bussell first two pictures show some planes judged DOWNERS GROVE IL Club #279 Woodland Aero Modelers held annual January First Fly-In see craziest members club group going ftrst up sky year 1998 following members showed up Zbylut Bob Muffin Fred Fratto Gasy Uman Blake Wunderlich Roger Adams Jack Riddle Chuck Thies George Vikre Ken Long supplied infomrntion pictures years weather extremely windy cold hut never stops hardy group first photo shows Gene Zbylut -start engine bugle warned warm mouthpiece first Members stay close together either help keep warm Bob Muffin gained honor being first air 1998 GRAYVILLE IL Jerry Taylor sent couple pictures clubs flying site located Browns IL didnt tell name club Model Aviation eeting Minutes Available complete copy approved minutes quarterly Executive Council meeting available AMA member request copy most-recently approved minutes will provided no charge Council meets quarterly minutes given meeting approved following meeting Additional copies minutes other meetings $5 shipping handling charge Requests may submitted AMA Administration telephone via fax writing telephone requests dial 765 287-1256 extension 201 210 fax requests use 765 741-0057 $10 minimum credit card orders U] sAIEIIIs]bi Joe Campopiano 3709 SW 4th St Des Moines IA 50315 Bud Gorman Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Joe Hass 5394 English Drive Troy Ml 48098 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Thomas D Lazar 435 Hubbell St Marshall WI 53559-9409 Bill MilIar 712 Grand Ave Petoskey MI 49770 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindatrom MN 55045 Mike Zingery 6496 5 Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Al Schwartz 2787 Fernwood Roseville MN 55113 Ph 612633-2286 East Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville MI 48167 Ph 810486-4800 start months column couple changes need announced first Carl Mohs WI AVP has resigned will moving Florida thanks Carl job well done Tom Lazar has appointed new AVP take Carls place Tom lives Marshall WI member Madison Area Radio Control Society comes highly recommended Over years interests have taken him areas RC including Pattern Jets Sailplanes Quickee 500 Big Birds recently Scale P-38 took place Toledo As boy flew free flight control line models Tom Im sure will excellent job Second Wayne Yeager has resigned Michigan Contest Coordinator has replaced Dennis Sumner lives Canton MI qualifications will published later date Fun group combat flyers belong Calumet Flyers RC Model Airplane Club located near Hilbert Wisconsin have combat session first third Wed night month pilots left right Scott Cordy Jim Rosera Jeff Seymour John Barkhahn Mick Warning Mike Gauuerke Mike Warning Fred Scholz Kneeling Mike Klein Greg Lueddecke Myron Jackson took picture President club Forty aircraft display Livonia Mall Livonia Mi during show sponsored Signal Seekers RC Club Westland 505 visitors entered free raffle win airplane kit engine radio Thanks participation of Club members show great success members photo Ted Schneider Rolland Roberts Conrad Hassa John Paluchniak Thanks Conrad input photos Mid Iowa Control-Liners sponsored Ucontrol combat racing events flying facility Brett Smith Memorial U-control Field Some racers combat models lines laid out waiting turn person center control circle makes some interesting foot work keep lines tangling Scouts Hawkeye District Aviation Camporee held Expo Grounds Ankeny Iowa attended over 400 scouts Harold Hester Sig Manufacturing brought AMA Cubs three building tables Everyone built least flew scout got some stick time buddy boxes courtesy Des Moines Modelairs Other supporters EAA chapters provided flights Army National Guard perfect example can get younger people involved model aviation Photos input supplied Joe Campopiano Dist VII AVP ember 1998 151 Associate Vice Presidents U U] 1zIIILU mum i b i Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico Oklahoma Texas Sandy Frank Vice President 105 N Brazox St Weatherford TX 76086-3207 Phone/Fax 817 599-7131 E-mail xtrank69 @ airmailnet District VIII wAMA-Dist-8org 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 1261/2 SE 35 Oklahoma City OK 73129 405 634-5331 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 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 Vallay 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 AMA glue bonds modelers together daily basis both District VIII contest coordinators Bill Chief compare notes strive schedule best interest modeling activities within District Mr Bill Lee coordimates C/L F/F non-flying non-sanctioned events may reached Route 2 Box 2200 Chandler Texas 75758 903 852-5599 E-mail BillLee@USAC net R/C contest coordinator Doug Chief Powell asked him summarize primary problems bottlenecks occur within event scheduling process now summarizes factors can avoided submitting contest director following sanctioning information applicable events within AMA District VIIITX NM OK AR LA Other areas use other systems During first year District VIII R/C Contest Coordinator have learned lot about actual sanctioning process have also learned number things CDs out submit sanction applications can insure application gets processed accurately expediently possible first thing fill out entire application completely legibly possible will guess what write will call insure what think wrote fact what meant Delay Secondly please make sure include check cover applicable fees incurred application make check payable AMA tf no check enclosed must call hold application until receive check Delay Next please indicate space provided application what second choice date event would times 1st choice date application will conflict other events date area second choice date indicated check date conflicts cases am able schedule event second choice date notify CD second choice date scheduled he/she can plan corrected date event no second choice date indicated conflict exists date requested must call CD acquire new date choice event check date conflicts approve disapprove date Delay note no such thing Rain date sanction rule book very specific proceed case event weathered out Next NOT send application forms AMA Hq simply re-snail mail coordination whereupon snail mail back Delay name title mailing address printed issue MA Competition Directory/Contest Coordinators Along other contest coordinator Mr Lee Next know correct classification event indicate application rule book very specific helpful determining proper event classification unsure call will glad help Otherwise have call once have application coordination Delay CDs should make point have rule book possession make themselves very familiar its contents regarding sanction application am Internet/E-mail enabled find far fastest efficient way handle Contest Coordination problems questions arise Therefore have E-mail address please include application along snail mail address contest directors call fax orEmail during planning stages events check availability dates check events calendar let know right away dates clear events also stress although date clear right will pencil have process applications order receive insure fairness equity cannot hold date anyone unless have paperwork have some discussions about traditional dates events also Although rule book quite specific clear definition application requirements traditional events remains much misunderstanding regarding events Please take time read section become familiar feel event Traditional event Just because always hold weekend does automatically qualify event Traditional recommendation event plan ahead get applications soon possibly can Finally have event cancellation need reschedule event different date please E-mail Fax call directly soon possible reference sanction number will necessary coordination AMA Hq get back As can see things CD can ensure quick accurate processing coordination event applications am provide service folks District VIII help prevent bottleneck AMA Hq event sanctioning try to best ability attention above ability would greatly enhanced benefiting entire district Thanks time attention Doug Chief Powell AMA Dist VIII k/C Contest Coordinator Phone/Fax 940 691-4832 E-mail chi ef@wf net Once again Mr Powell handles R/C events totally Mr Lee handles other modeling activities AMA glue bonds modelers together! Once again please insure club designates Internet liaison contact person listed along chartered club District VIII web site www AMA-Dist-8 org Additionally please include above address newsletter mailing list can keep touch what happening locally area PS idea borrowed last AMA Executive Council meetingit pays advertise club having problems locating space flying site borrow rent lease purchase advertise what need Run classified local paper weekly classified shopping paper solicit some public service announcement print electronic media Tell public what seeking ad word far theres no telling what might catch advertising net chartered clubs very existence depends upon having place enjoy modeling/flying together AMA glue bonds modelers together Flying Fun Fellowship Sandy Frank Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents 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 Williston ND 58801 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Aivada CO 80005 Don Moden 410 Hart St Salina 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 5 Sheridan Denver CD 80226 News Colorado Chuck Etherington writes Lose Model Searching air can often successful locating lost model have able find several models way best chance finding model air same ground 1 have reasonably good line 2 have seen DT believe will DI after having lost sight model has clearly suffered DI failure can go miles will also change directions changes altitudes line model last seen becomes unreliable search area becomes huge technique seems work best air searches fly over launch site out same track line model turn made line two degrees off original fly back launch site back out other side original line search pattern ends op looking like fan The Max-Out Magncent Mountain Men newsletter Just People have little sign workshop says Pilots just PLANE people special air about Im sure statement applies equally modelers started thinking about what makes modelers pilots skaters motorcyclists Ham radio operators US Air Force people other group people think have special air about believe have special air about Ive part mentioned groups believe Ive discovered what special air Conversation interest whats air makes special Very little conversation about modeling can occur Hockey player unless hes also modeler club has little meaning common interest conversation club takes special air special air lasting friendships can take form develop can become very strong passage time conversation about common interests Efforts make uncommon interests common probably futile Uncommon similar interests can peacefully co-exits allow other share special air suppose little explanation order Scale modelers probably cannot reel speed flyers group vice versa can listen other share club duties another knows speed builder might learn new technique Combat guy vice versa After modelers Anyway believe modelers nor modeling would special friendships formed conversations shared believe friendships clubs important asset Maybe its REAL asset Jim Brown Rocky Mountain Aeromodelers Inc Show Light important tools modelers workshop right light especially over-forty crowd Model airplane construction requires construction precision order achieve optimum flight performance cant see exactly what youre doing can expect achieve precision example did ever finish sanding project discover after covering little hills valleys surface culprit probably poor lighting modelers best friend throughout construction finishing natural light kind dont have pay dime What appears tight precise under artificial light often times reveals numerous flaws subjected light heavens Try next building project think everything workshop perfect take uncovered bird ground level window turn piece various stages shadow direct sunlight finished surface given final approval workshop will often reveal numerous small flaws slight variations observable under artificial light have luxury working ground level workshop south facing workbenches almost always flooded sunlight subject wing panel say intense scrutiny have marking pen handy dot areas might require filling repair repeat process until Im satisfied BullPen Sky Corral Newsletter Quickies Finally Airborne Mother Nature certainly isnt cooperating planned events far year season opener delayed week due snow cold did have great turnout May 3rd Black Forest Field several major changes rules year yours truly pleasantly surprised smoothly things went event though started about hour late hard hat rule wasnt problem new walkie-talkies provided Dave Jera Miller worked out just fine communicate pylon cuts flight line new Novice Class well-represented 5 16 entries Hats off stalwart volunteer workers Tom English Harry Lehman Ed Sweeney Frank Tuxworth Steve Woestemeyer guys did outstanding job pylon judges lap counters starter race committee felt workers deserved hearty thanks year worker being presented goodie bag small token appreciation race about own Jack General Patton Donahue scratched before first heat stayed helped us day Gus Go Get Em Gustafson assisted getting things going tear himself away early due something about Broncos Sponsors race Custom Hobbies Aero Lettering ificates Colorado Hobby Productsequipment Lets support businesses support events Mike Delonte have demonstration flight Revlution mini-Quickie racer also did tear-down 2 engines after races determine whether indeed legal Now results 1st Gold Novice 2nd Gold Expert 3rd Gold Novice 4th Gold Novice 1st Silver Expert 2nd Silver Spr Expert 3rd Silver Spr Expert 4th Silver Expert Gino Delonte Aurora Steve Barker Denver Tom Neff Aurora Brian Neff Aurora John Williams Boulder Larry Laughlin Col Doug Beacham Col Gary Johnson Boulder Submitted Jera Miller Front Range Quickie Racing ember 1998 153 THE MAX-OUT cOLoaanoN oflooITheMagP02n Mcna M, ttFLG$ Arizona / California / Guam / Hawaii Nevada / Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone 602 708-0222 E-mail iichh@primenetcom http//wwwama-1 acorn/ama Darwin Barrie Scottsdale Arizona 602 946-8955 Don Goeschl Lancaster California 805 940-6066 Darlene Frederick Santa Rosa California 707 525-88 1 Marc Karpowich Logan Utah 801 752-3639 Brian Nelson Morgan Hill California 408 463-0907 Dave Pinjuv Las Vegas Nevada 702 656-1772 Al Williamson Chula Vista California 619 427-4039 Frequency Coordinators Eloy Marez Santa Ana California 714 540-4935 See ant montha column additional AVPa Coordinatoral Flying Site Assistance previous District X columns Ive suggested three primary objectives national Flying Site Assistance Program 1 Attaining favorable governmental relations public acceptance recognition aeromodeling legitimate viable recreational activity adults families kids 2 development logistical tools resources used local clubs modelers efforts gain access public private properties aeromodeling use partnering mentoring efforts 3 acquisition distribution fiscal resources necessary assist acquisition development retention flying sites fourth no less important element program commitment modeler chartered club work within communities neighborhoods efforts retain existing sites Though will always need new sites sport/hobby grows expands flying site problem compounded loss existing sites displacement local clubs modelers Often loss sites inevitable communities expand encroach upon open spaces necessary safe coexistent modeling operations However too often divestiture aggravated own inattentiveness communities neighbors Granted clubs have secure flying sites less dependent graces community however clubs hobby general can benefit cooperative community relationships clubs dependent upon support community existence field positive relations imperative clubs have already discovered applied techniques gaining community support have reaped benefits retaining current flying sites also gaining additional site improvements cases new site acquisitions individual modeler techniques very simple 1 Fly neighborly aware fly club rules sound problem sensitive neighbors understand sound 2-cycle engine 15000 rpm necessarily music everyones ears 6 oclock morning 2 Treat newcomers guests manner would like treated Remember individual leaning over fence may prominent member community land owner just interested aspiring modeler Take time make welcome share interest hobby open concerns may express 3 advocate hobby interest enthusiasm contagious Speak members community about benefits hobby Participate club activities events aimed building community relations Adopt novice new friend mentor him/her hobby techniques charter club may bit challenging require stanch leadership club officers board members 1 Become actively involved governmental processes affect flying site Attend park board meetings city council meetings and/or meetings county board supervisors Get know representatives let know needs concerns supportive community issue involved offer clubs assistance wherever appropriate feasible 2 Become partner community Adopt school develop cooperative community youth program Partner local charity assist fund raising community programs Get involved community activities such fairs parades community celebrations Conduct open house flying site introduce members community model aviation 3 Maintain vigilance aware threat flying site may come least expect Maintain vigilant program community awareness Ensure field rules protocols create community oriented safe friendly environment ensure rules followed enforced Keep ongoing search new site opportunities work cooperatively other modeling clubs area efforts gain access public private lands Remember site save may own next months column well discuss ways can develop governmental relations public recognition acceptance aeromodeling legitimate viable recreational activity adults families kids However. Till next time . Keepem safe Keepemflyn clubs earning Leader Club status 1997 Tucson Radio Control Club Board Members presented Gold Leader Club certificate club meeting March 18 1998 club meets AZ Air National Guard Ranks Club located Tucson International Airport TRCC very active long standing RC club can see club meetings well attended Receiving award Mary Kennedy L Tim Lilje Roy Iley President Al Mosher Gary Sparks Dave lnskeep 154 Model Aviation 4Associate vice Presidents Woodland Davis Aeromodelers also achieved Leader Club status 1997 presented certificate April 13 1998 club meeting Woodland Davis club has wonderful flying site terrific relationship City Woodland Club meetings held Woodland City Council Chambers Receiving Gold Leader Club Award Forrest Barton President L Jack McAffee Past President Doug Barton Leader Club Chairman •5IkuujLsjwgEjq.jsj Alaska Idaho / Montana Oregon / Washington McCollough President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 97213-0090 503 234-4439 EMAIL vpxi@pacifiarcom Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 15618 NE 56th Way Redmond WA 98052 Al Culver Boa 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkinson 318 Yellowstone Billings MT 59101 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NB 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Reeves Lippincott 4400 Gray Wolt Dr Wasilla AK 99654 Mike Hazel 1073 Windemere Dr NW Salem OR 97304 Brace Nelson 807 B Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Boa 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Snaer 781 Lilloost Ct LaConner WA 96257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave F 814 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 OMAS Aug 8-9 near Banks OR will 17th Annual Fly-In great site paved water ninways good food lots enjoyment Gerald Leake President Marymoor R/C club wrote MAR/C News Bob Benjamin video crew shot video clips some club members project interviewed Lana Mike Henn Herb Bone Ward Emigh Ciarian Thompson Prez Leake bave number other NW modelers interviewed project Paul Walker arguably best Control Line aerobatic flyer wodd other NW U/C fliers also involved have FF members Strat 0-Bats SAIvI-8 could very important piece effort introduce aeromodeling general public Having NW modelers major part big plus Dean Nichols sent some pictures words about Wenatchee Red Apple Flyers first ever Apple Blossom Fly-In held May 3rd past 10 years RAF bave held demo day field conjunction Washington State Apple Blossom Festival would put flight demos explanations bobby public year decided have Fly-In weather cooperated fully perfect day 14 pilots signed pilots able keep aircraft air continuously lOam 4pm lost plane Lloyd Mabrol Flying Lawnmower tbe bit show spectators Lloyd Mabrol gets lawnmower ready bis young assistant holds Dean admits ulterior motive holding Fly-In year wanted show off field About six years ago club decided buy 20 acres theyd using field now own have 60 400 foot sod runway automatic sprinkler system latest addition will storage building/clubhouse Looking west John Radebaughs 1912 Sommer Monoplane first line Note wide open spaces protected pilot stations Looking east note windbreak line trees lush grass Dean notes club plans float fly-in week-end Sept 25-27 Lake Entiat have made arrangements use Entiat city park its camping RV facilities Entiat small town 20 miles north Wenatchee Columbia River Found Bat Sheet NL Strat-O Bats FF club Ted Ballin Editor note reminding us John Crosetto recently elected President Sam-8 has principle liaison person between Free Flight enthusiasts Sam-8 Strat-O Bats Hawks FF FAC Eagles Fort Lewis people getting retaining use Harts Lake Prairie Free Flight owe John great deal efforts Also note Bat Sheet Teds extensive use color very dramatic colorful logo page 1 Teds Picture Page high quality pictures Dave (VTO) Linstrum Gil Coughlin Technicool Trivia effectively uses color highlight draw attention piece de resistance though page titled Celebrity Modelers photograph 1944 shows actor Henry Fonda making adjustment A/J Fireball son Peter watches intently staged family scene Henrys wife Frances daughter Pan Brokaw watch Jane Fonda play kitten Too bad cant get kind publicity today Earl Anne sent following about Harris Lee past 18 years US Scale Masters has under direction principal founder Harris Lee Last fall Harris began fight life cancer November realized battle going take effort asked Earl Aune take National Chairman position did Thursday April 30th 1998 Harris ended struggle peacefully passed home Corona del Mar CA last request reported family Tell guys lieu sending flowers please make contribution Scale Masters dream will live US Scale Masters Assn 21952 Airport Rd Aurora OR 97002 Harris wasnt member Dist XI visited times through work Scale Masters events big part modeling Dist XI several occasions pleasure welcoming Harris events came know him kind gentle person will greatly missed Bruce Hadella President Big Sky RC Modelers Great Fall MT sent update field paving progress According Bruce now have 40 x 520 black top makes very sweet landing patch pull off club came up quarter $17000 cost paving rest loaned two club members will paid back club 6 years Club morale very high theyve getting calls local people interested joining club Great Falls Tribune local paper featuring club field upcoming outdoor features club hopes host some larger regional events future show off new field Carte left Irvin Steinmetz two very active Big Sky club members pose Irvins Skylane sitting new 520 x 40 blacktop September 1998 155
Edition: Model Aviation - 1998/09
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Edition: Model Aviation - 1998/09
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A Mews View HQ See Page 176 Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Emit LE9 W AMAs HistoryPast Present Future John Worth Oops column July 98 issue Model Aviation noted selection Hall Fame tough year because total 72 candidates count wrong really total 86 candidates listed column14 said incredible total 12 voted year means 74 names may carried over until 1999 addition can expect will new names submitted between now deadline next year chances good therefore may have close 100 choose next time around again select dozen next year will further behind process recognizing honoring deserving candidates Sadly could mean may around receive honor person suggests ever selection process needs changed now may best time before situation gets worse Thats enough Hall Fame now Weve harping subject months deservedly too much same subject can self-defeating People may get tired turn deaf ear need Lets hope doesnt happen can improve situation before gets completely out hand So what else happening Well next Celebration Eagles event getting close Its scheduled September 11 12 year Muncie calling Eagles II relating fabulous 1996 event also took place Muncie People still talking about great reunion looks like weve got another great going missed 1996 event ought consider going 98 Besides same famous modeling personalities 1996 coming back again others coming able Eagles its simply matter doing 96 event over again will new people year honors will bestowed As part Year Pioneer recognizing people yet have made Hall Fame particularly deserving special recognition anyway may may know will honored Pioneers Banquet Saturday evening September 12 list will recognized special Pioneer awards night impressive Art Adamisin Betty Adamisin Ed Beshar Bob Bienenstein George Brown Edward Calkin Sal Cannizzo Art Christensen Roy Clough Robert Dailey Robert Dodgson James Duckworth Joe Eberhardt Joe Elgin Bill Evans Burnis Fields Jeremy Fitch John Frisoli Vito Garofalo Leo Garringer Don Godfrey Conrad Hanson Les Hard William Harding Raymond Heit Ed Henry Charles Hollinger Carl Hopkins Robin Hunt Luther Hux Jay Jackson Lawrence Jenno Matt Kania Kenneth Koeppel Harris Lee Robert Leishman Also Alfred Lehmberg Sid Miller Harry Moyer Sr Robert Randall Randy Randolph Robert Randolph Charles Reed III Fred Reese George Reich Frank Rende Francis Reynolds Robert Rich Stuart Richmond Erv Rodemsky Ed Southwick Oba Saintlair Larry Scarinzi Carl Schwab Jack Sheeks Dick Sherman Ed Shipe Charles Spencer Al Strickland Richard Tanis Dick Tichenor Windy Urtnowski Lou Vargo Joe Wagner Mickey Walker Bill Warner LeRoy Weber Lee Webster Robert White Dale Willoughby George Wilson Wayne Yeager John Zaic Joe Zingali addition hope new Hall Famers 1998 will present receive honors along getting Pioneer awards Furthermore will other famous modelers hand because Eagles II will followed next day start annual National Championships Society Antique Modelers SAM SAM members will coming Muncie day two early participate Eagles II events Some will receiving either Pioneer Hall Fame awards Others will simply coming share extra nostalgia weekend will provide people famous modelers also having previously inducted either both other Halls Fame SAMs National Free Flight Society Obviously weekend week following Muncie will swarming modelers have contributed mightily history model aviation could greatest modern-day gathering aeromodeling names can part havent done already start planning requesting special Pioneers information package AMA Headquarters Model Aviation 1UeJINeIFfI gejpp Mike Stokes AMA Education Coordinator 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 As put together months column am surrounded beehive activity coming weekend AMAs Grand Event/Open House will taking place just few weeks US Nationals will kick off four-week run competition events Last month mentioned Clement Germanier work doing school Glenview Illinois Well month can report Clements program latest recipient AMA Youth Education Stipend YES grant point anyone sure what YES grant go about applying contact details sincerest congratulations appreciation Clement Skylarks R/C Club AMA Charter Club 272 program supporting youth education through model aviation past month pleasure spending Saturday morning AMA Museum Art Christensen AMA 200 David Steinberg Both gentlemen trace roots early days modeling Chicago area likes Carl Goldberg among others Today David consultant General Motors tours country speaking GM employees Art retired still active modeling has restored several models AMA Museum delivered replica Ed Lidgards 1940 Class C Rubber Endurance model occasion As usual case such time went too fast education received priceless Below photo model yours truly holding Art Ed gracious enough make donation particular model AMA Museum now hangs public viewing middle May found Greenville South Carolina Pat Hartnesss Joe Nail Memorial annual happening has attended least once fully appreciate what has taken place model aviation list attendees would read Whos Giant Scale RC today year AMA invited set up end Pats hangar conduct make-and-take Delta Dart program youngsters attending along parents invaluable assistance Bob McKay AVP District II wonderful wife Alice able conduct Delta Dart classes Thursday Friday Saturday 150 models built flown during time did limit time morning hours between 9 am noon cant remember times went up roof either hangar storage shed retrieving errant Delta Dart Once again what found particularly intriguing parents responses fact several parents assist building trimming flying models picture below shows intent both mom son building Delta Dart What continues make program successful eyes fact build models fly successfully Pat Hartness build first Delta Dart successfully fly first Science Olympiad featuring Propellor Propulsion Models now history reports have received event surprising success organizers much now process reviewing requirements correcting ambiguous rules As understand first event within Science Olympiad context did have official protest filed throughout entire event special salute thank order Tom Sanders Midwest Products under direction Frank Garcher initiative support provided Science Olympiad Committee Without efforts Propellor Propulsion Model Event would probably have taken place As have indicated previously column schools scored best flights provided students very capable models coached AMA members primarily National Free Flight Society NFFS interested aiding local schools next years planned competition some proposed rule changes sure contact Science Olympiad Committee Tom Sanders Midwest last resort will what can AMA Headquarters provide information often wonder hobby will lead us just what benefits model aviation really recently received letter individual think awful lot letter clipping company newspaper article concerning companys employees company Alaska Airlines article dealt 737-400 Captain Brian Richmond individual sent material other proud papa Stu Richmond article details early youth Brian brother Bruce names very familiar Pylon arena day Brians first contest age eight today Captain flying full-scale jet airliners still retaining contact model aviation through 3-year-old son Brian recently interviewed video used model airplane clubs across country cable TV PBS Additionally BoeingTM company has enlisted him help test $80000 remote controlled prototype airplane put production So really what benefits model aviation can lead case has led walk moon September 1998 143 Til next month t-1i mIVIij u i- sisi U Doug Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 787-7454 Below letter friend regarding problem first magnitude within sport will read letter carefully will see modelers have ongoing need careful about flying habits site rural area careless flying caused trouble need responsible citizens friend said unlucky invented pill would give eternal life would have died day before Until later 44vo ~4O iuA C4 Greensboro NC April 10 1998 latest issue Model Aviation magazine club has Giant Scale fly-in listed May 23-24 1998 Board Directors club cancelled meet due unfortunate circumstances NOT beyond control formal noise complaint filed Guilford County Zoning Planning Board board holds Special Use Permit fly site Although several meetings County offended persons have cooled problem now felt Fly-In such soon after settlement may cause another complaint GRAMS flying field located quite rural area near small town McLeansville Under circumstances can come close losing field result complaint feel other clubs may similar straits good idea start now monitor members flying insist approved expansion type mufflers required AMA Remember neighbors own land sky above have another Fly-In scheduled September 23 please consider coming Thanks Bob Johnson Contest Director AMA 811 336 288-3521 PS Please pass word club may planning come 144 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 01 821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Eaaex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuffin 8 Robinaon Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 03106-1077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001 -2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1 866 WEB SITE have few inquires about District having Web Site just have expertise develop computer whiz willing able develop maintain site District let know will get started COLUMN MATERIAL Contributions colunm always welcome 1 would like have some material helicopter flyers use MS Word type column contributions using software would make typing easier CONNECTICUT MODEL AIRPLANE CLIJB Andy Figlar sent following article pictures about fun fly held April Connecticut Model Airplane Club Stratford CT recently held fun fly group youngsters local Indian Guides Chapter about 11 boys ages 8-11 attendance about half dads too gods blessed event brilliant sunshine sparkling cloudless sky amid weeks rain prior Saturday April 11 1998 Club members turned out assist flight instructor capacity safety officers hot dog rollers event began about 930 Saturday morning ended around 200pm During lunch break Guides entertained flight giant scale Stuka club member Vin Fusco dazzling helicopter show Fred Schneider Chapter 44 president CMAC member Ray Hinds did yeoman work using quarter scale Cub dozens short flights five other flight instructors took about eight short 6 minute flights both dads guides no crashes proud being Club member day gave up Saturday work home make fun event kids TOWN OF FALMOUTH PARADE parade held March 22 1998 honor Colleen Coyne member Olympic Hockey Team won gold medal theme parade youth photo float sponsored Otis Model Airplane Club members float Junior members CHILI FUN FLIES dont know chili refers food weather first photo fun fly sponsored Otis Club Discover flying Club Januaty 1 1998 64 members showed up excellent turn out considering temperature second chili fun fly held Windbusters Club February 15 19981 can say day cold like chili too cold wait around chili Thanks people endure cold provide food events NEW VIDEO new video production AMA will available shortly am going detail video except say footage taken various parts country locations Brunswick Maine Ken MacDonald person represented picture color brochure hope reproduces reasonably well 4September1998 145 Indian Guides Mohawk tribe wait turn buddy box Julius Greenberger buddy box helps Guide fly club president Carmen Luciano assists Members Otis Model Airplane Club Diacover Flying R/C Club chili fun fly January 11998 CMAC past president Bob Hilker flight instructs member Sal Casa spots Manny Pimental John Peterson Wingbusters Model Airplane Club chili fun fly February 151998 Group photo Ray Hinds -scale cub featured plane Float entered Otis Model Airplane Club Youth parade honor Colleen Coyne Ken MacDonald picture new AMA video New Jersey New York Europe Wes De Cou Vice President 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1308 Day 908 221-6899 Eve 908 221-1666 Fax 908 221-9297 decou @ idtnet Dane Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightstoo NJ 08520-4501 Roy Brown USAS AFCENT CMR 460 BOX 585 APO AS 09703 Vince Jollano 16 Shoerrock Rd Rocky Pt New York NY 11778 Ray Jsschkas 59 Livingston Street St James NY 11780 Jawes M Lewis PO 81 Ogdenborg NY 13669-0061 Bob McKay 109W Ederard Sr Iselarr NJ 05830 Dave Mathewson Boo 613 Caroillos NY 13031 Tow Morray 31 Voortrees Orion Booking Ridge NJ 07920 Martens Nikoders 407 WiIton Street Lockport NY 14094 Bitt Poytbress 2 Henrock Goon Soogeroos NY 12477 Adam Battler 41 Perry Aoeooe Lothoro NY 1211S-2433 Terry Tarresoire 101 Sroithtreld Srrdicoo NY 13780-4328 Freqoency Coordinator Los Saater 03 Airyoo Or. Oocego Coonty AirpoO PotIon NY 13869 315 59&6093 May great month progress fronts District II May 28th group concerned free-flight pilots met US Congressman Benjamin Gilman 13-term representative New Yorkrs 20th congressional district discuss potential loss Galeville flying site congressman asked background questions reviewed letters support model aviation such aviation luminaries Neil Armstrong Frank Borman Hoot Gibson listened carefully 30-year history free-flight activities Galeville field instructed aide draft letter Secretary Interior requesting meeting us New York Washington discuss issue further Ill keep posted . Left Right Sid Krivin Jean Pailet Bob Langelius VP De Cou Congressman Benjamin Gilman Pete Ferrara get ready discuss Galeville situation Congressman Gilman Sid Krivin Jean Pailet review presentation Earlier month met Steve Brown president National Aeronautics Association Arlington Va discuss strategy increase awareness federal level inequities inherent statutes currently place regarding change control federal property came up plan uses active participation AMA president vice-presidents get concerns table offer proposed solutions problem seek follow-up face-toface meetings discuss implementation proposed solutions activity gets root cause Galeville problem after Ive chance present concept Executive Council north country comes word via AVP Marlene Nikodem five-club mall show Boulevard Mall Tonawanda NY total 75 models display Ken Smith Niagra County Radio Control Model Flying Club took Best Sport honors Cessna George Northem Flying Knights Hamburg took Best Show Spitfire Best Military awarded Lyman Baker Niagra Sunday Flyers showed Topflight P-47 -Scale pilot-in-training front scale Bee Gee RI Boulevard Mall show AVP Robert McKay wife Alice represented AMA model aviation during presentation 2nd grade class Lynn Crest Elementary school Colonia NJ Bob described history flight pterodactyls present using balsa gliders rubber powered R/C aircraft birds balloons Wright brothers astronauts Bob sparked interest entire class According teacher Mrs Kolb questions continued long after presentation over thanks Alice McKay photos AVP McKay stating facts Second Graders showing keen interest aviation Tad Manske editor WASPS Happen r newsletter Wellsville Area Small Plane Society sent some information about local Allegany County Maple festival held annually Andover NY Since Allegany county very rural club isnt near malls get sport public eye club sets up display Maple Festival held local school past 12 years club has participated event static displays aircraft engines video programs answers myriad questions sign-up sheet annual Prospective Members Fun-Fly later summer year hit show egg-carton glider building forum conducted member Bob Sanders Bob retired professor Alfred State College took idea June 1997 issue Model Aviation Long story short Bob assisted over 200 youngsters getting gliders air stopping supply egg cartons depleted will big time happenin next year Wellsville story shows us club no matter size can have positive impact its community thus furthering goals organization carton Guru Bob Sanders Maple Festival engine display 146 Model Aviation 4Associate Vice Presidents • 1 IT 1 [ss EHIE 1 tU Ohio / Pennsylvania / West Virginia Bob Brown Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Coon Coivorbas OH 43229-2008 614 891-1643 David H Eiiis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Laoes WV 29313-1209 354 776-1408 Neison Gssid 1944 idaho Street Alleolooro PA 18123-8519 610 797-6597 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive Neor Sisolso PA 10972-9449 412 925-3266 Donaid Klnpp 637 Hamilvo Coon Trappe PA 19429-2256 610 4090129 Frank Nell 6042 Nororell Drive Dayloc OH 45449 937 435-9232 Matthew Turnwski RRs3 Boo 294 Dogorood Drive Dromo PA 18222 717 622-0435 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Croobrook Drive PO Boo 801 Moorvee OH 43937-3062 419 893-9537 E-roaiP soislay@glasoc roost Freqoency Coordinator John Cottie 1012 Wyorsiog Avense Potty P00 PA 18704 Phooe 717 287-8970 DISTRICT III WEB PAGE District III finally going have web page exact address will announced near future great deal thanks goes Randy Charles man charge Sysop basic format will allow links clubs page activity listing district charter clubs contacts picture page update AMA Vice President Due various ramifications no guest page commercial advertising will allowed hope type communication will benefit FREQUENCY SCANNER must year frequency problems requests scanner use far above previous year scanners have usage since early spring have proved benefit factor have pointed out lack interference Two main causes interference seem pilot error poor battery maintenance think have radio problem flying site log problems should created Items such time type aircraft radio frequency condition battery packs etc should included frequency problem exists will become evident via data collected AMA scanner can also used Anyone utilizing scanner should remember several other clubs waiting use same piece equipment Please forward scanner quickly possible eliminate hardship others fields should use some type frequency control Make sure person frequency turn Courtesy should extended using channel Dont become frequency hog SKYDIVER RALLY second annual Skydiver Rally being sponsored CORKS Columbus Ohio September 12 & 13 Wally Gitchel catalyst new type RC event guys preparing jump Out perfectly good Telemaster Three Stooges shown hook up position Wally Getchel skydivers ASHLAND CLOUD CHASERS Mansfield Electronic Flyers recently held annual swap meet static display models Ashland Cloud Chasers Ashland Ohio well represented three Ohio R/C Chipmunks Pepsi Chipmunk built Bob Ullman won first prize DCH 1 De Havilland Chipmunk built Jim Miller won second British Army Chipmunk built Willie Daniels won third place Ashlands sharp Chipmunks THE TRI COUNTY WINGSNAPPERS Southeast Pennsylvania mecca flea markets upcoming shows hosted Tn County Wingsnappers AVP Nelson Gould provided clear picture occasion Schueck displays products Mud Duck belongs Gene Miller Flea Market packed hall September1998 147 John Breys Snowbird Associate Vice Presidents George Abbott 8712 Westlake Court Raleigh NC 27613 Home Phone 919 848-6719 E-Mail GAbbott462@aolcom Robert E Babura 117 Otis Dr Severn MD 21144-1130 Home Phone 410 969-9356 E-Mail bbabura@junocom Randy Elliott 103 Virginia Court Pulaski VA 24301 Home Phone 540 980-8461 Office Phone 540 994-2316 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 Owynne Ave Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Home Phone 540 943-1684 E-Mail tlyrrs@ctwcom 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 blissteague@conninccom Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 910 488-5986 District 1V column last month wrote about Flight Raven Bob Verhaeghe has sent some pictures plane will used fly across Pamlico Sound airplane modified version Bill Winters Kmckesjac created 1960s Bob has doing some testing chase boats various prop sizes come up workable situation photo below Bobss wife Louise holding Raven will used flight acruss Pamlico sound believe will happen within next two three weeks will let know what results CLUB CONTACT PERSON some clubs District IV have club contact person listed lives outside state club located some cases club now listed another state listed District lV club does appear AMA District IV Club list sure club contact person listed AMA same state club METROLINA CONTROL LINE SOCIETY Metroina Control Line Society organized 1981 very active AIVIA club Members club actively engaged various control line events ranging local fun-flying southeast regional contests national world championship competitions members have wide range building flying skills always willing help Out fellow modeler tips experiences betterment anothers skills Regular monthly meetings held David B Waymer Flying Field located near Huntersville North Carolina meetings usually flying day fourth 4th Saturday month business meeting 200 pm field equipped two paved circles grass circle during normal flying times contests third paved circle well other grassed areas club proud site acknowledge gratitude Mecklenburg County Parks Recreation Dept operates maintains facility information club contact club Vice President Gene Guffey 1551 Propst Road Morganton North Carolina 28655 MID ATLANTIC RADIO KONTROL SOCIETY photo recent mall show MARKS Club put Salisbury Maryland fellow right club president Keith Banks individual left John Spaulding am sure recognize John District IV Vice President years John still very active modeler Spitfire back left Johns creation Hi John want job back DARE COUNTY RADIO CONTROL CLUB Dare County Radio Control Club has doing lot flying up flying site So vacation area give us call come fly us photo shows some grass strip pit area photo Tom Trimble checking out new concrete lawnmower shed KENT COUNTY AEROMODELERS INC Tuesday May 5th 1998 1 received sad E-Mail note Jim Boatman Dear Chuck am writing inform passing club members George Dumey passed away April 21st heart attack George respected member AIVIA community years some 40-45 years joined Dover Mosquitoes 1968 1969 now Kent County Aeromodelers served several terms club president George instrumental formation East Coast Soaring Society both leader competitor years East Coast Soaring Society later became National Soaring Society served first president new organization also contest director soaring portion 1974 Aerolympics held Lakehurst NAS New Jersey George known Father Apollo Space Suit tenure ILC Dover ILC Frederica lasted some 36 years also product manager Inflatable Products Division ILC ILCs Chief Engineer 1993 awarded NASAs prestigious Silver Snoopy Award 1994 received NASA Public Service Award excellent contributions NASA mission George Dumey friend some 30 yearsa loving husband father great modeler true gentleman will sorely missed INFORMATION Lately have received letters E-Mail asking mention anything column about specific area district club event happened district say something about control line free flight soaring activity rather always talking about R/C activities answer simple dont send information pictures what happening dont expect see column can everywhere district have rely AVPs newsletters receive lot traveling district possible everywhere know everything going Thats enough soap box Now go flying take kid Model Aviation I 11 [ mu 1 t Florida / Georgia Puerto Rico / nina / Tenneasee iVIcNeiII president o corn neffama Associate Vice Presidents Ron Chidgep 3713 Pompano Pensacola FL 32814 Wilhelmina Chihasz 2828 Arbor Place Knoonille TN 37917 John G Cooper 4788 cloister cove Memphis TN 38118 James Atnis 042e Melanod Orion Jackson Ma 38211 Michaet Gregory 300 Rockmont Rd Greenville Sc aeia William T Haywood 4 Robin circle Polep AL 38030 Kart Hensel 383 Oriarmood 042 Meridian MS 39300 Louise tzzo 20e Huorridge Wap Wintersprings FL 32708 Richard Jackson 2118 Thorolee N charleston sc 29400 Chris Joiner 95 Lee Rd 238 ROnnie city AL 38887 Or John Martin 2180 Tigedail Ann Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Pueblo Paso Anninton AL 38208 George Perryman 3844 Lake Ompren GA 30082 Clifford Scholetield 4138 NW 33rd Place Gainesville FL 32808 Melvin Sires 781 ffoardman Rd Aiken oc 29803 Frank Tiano 10300 Estancia Lane West Palm enach FL 33414 Ward Van Dozer 3804 N River Rd Gainesoille GA 30008 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37350 Joseph Minalizzi HC 888 Son 10397 Fajardo Puerto Rico 00738 Preqoency Coordinator Dorothy Fietds 183W Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32148 Phone 904 884-2517 RC Contest Coordinator Kenneth Blackwell 207 W Saedcreek Rd Enterprise AL 36330 Phone 334 347-4721 Display Coordinator Russell Mobety 5838 Woodvalley Rd NE Thomson GA 30824 Phone 708 597-9783 Computer Science Technotogy Expert Tom Rhodes 9 New York ff104 Severly Hills FL 34485 Phone 302 027-0874 302 790-2382 did dumb stupid thing 2 weeks ago put front page club newsletter Dist WEB Included amount money club bank next Treas Report no names wont again Jam loading up clubs WEB Tell Editor Pres mail sheet club info Ill put right Pix month Greenville SC Joe Nall bash AMA Assoc VP Michael Gregory CD Don Lowe Gerald Neel beside Geralds Staudacher S-300-D eng Don AMAs Safety Committee Chmn Now lookie above isnt just flyers come Joe-Nall Fly-Ins families come also Meet entire Hawks family Charliene Hawks Reuben Joseph wheel crib Rachel Nathan Thomas Flyer Hawks has good rooting contingency have ever seen lucky can CD Michael told 462 contestants came over US 5000 spectators 4 days Meet Asst Dist 4 IMAA Event Director John Estlow pretty wife Judith John Kirby McKinneys Asot attended TOP-GUN bash also can prove OK heres proof above Mike Stokes Frank Tiano himself Frank has risen level Grand Vizier Fun-Fly business District V maybe including everywhere hosted 1998 Top-Gun Palm Beach Polo Grounds Earlier year Frank put together model airplane JET powered affair Flagler County Airport Bunnell FL Both ventures have attracted flyers over world Germany Japan name Frank remains humble nice person Dist V Assoc VP Also See disanningly attractive smile nice lady Guess who? AMA Executive Director Joyce Hager snapped TOP-Gun blow-out AMA booth Joyce Rae Underwood booth case unwary prospects drifted first began representing Dist V Council 1972 Joyce already working AMA Hdqrs couple years Today Exec Director may say absolutely perfect position subbed under John Worth yrs knows what Lucky us Yesterday Jackson Mississippi cover important Bryce Blanton Memorial sponsored Mid Mississippi RC Club Hank Cooper CD few winners Meet Bernie Rhines Jackson Bobbie Day Capital City RC hes Pres Dist V Assoc VP Jim Alvis Hany Cusick famous DC-3 model Vernon Montgomery Now meet nice people Jim Luft Emory T-shirt Mrs Dorothy Alvis Jim Alvis again daughter Jennifer Alvis Jennifers husband Marine Pilot gentleman far left Jim Lufts future son-in-law get name Ill run again Pictured below photo Ocone South Carolina Ocone Eagles L-R top Stother Darby Bill Pund Club VP Joe Hardy Jim Maher Jack Grnbbs Louie Freeman Jim Hunt Donzi McMahan L-R front Keith Grnbbs Wayne King Club Pres Tony Thompson Brett Thompson Jim McGuffie George Dunagin Joseph Micalizzi AIVIA Assoc VP Puerto Rico mailed snap some winners recent novice Pattern Event held Roosevelt Roads Naval Base Meet Joseph Micalizzi left Pepe Morales Jr won 1st Rodolfo Sola 2nd Pepe Morales Sr holding 3rd place trophy another Doug Sampson recent Pins Emerald Coast Giant Scalers writes Its 5 yrs since mentioned club column Well? OK Doug Im guilty Ive got 314 clubs Dist other no excuse Get Editor mall frontal sheet can run WEB Meanwhile Doug heres members Steve Smith recent Grand Prize Winner posing model above FAA Aviation Safety Insp Billy Meadows sent last pix below Florida Pattern Assn winners Heins Billy holding Jim Hansens plaque Sportsman Kevin Proodian Advanced Paul Towkach Masters & Annett Proodian holding Jason Shulmans prize FAR September 1998 149 club also built raffled off trainer shown next two pictures Associate Vice Presidents Illinois Dab & Scott Justice 1565 Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 706 798-7242 Hal Parenti 1920 Buckingham 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 317 268-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 -31 08 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Box 308 Burgin 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 MD 64086 816 524-7307 Frequency Coordinator Cal Orr RR 1 Box 1238 Higginseille MO 64037 660 584-6264 Fax 660 564-6285 Webmaster Gary Parenti 11001 Martindale Dr Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 531-9556 htlp//wawcsamiitedu/amadist6findeshtm CONVERSE IN Club #295 1 Converse Flying Eagles RC Club held mall show Marion North Park Mall great deal support mall well local Time-Warner TV station 80 plus planes display judging best being handled Gary Bussell area AVP Steve Margenallo Marion Airport manager Dave Johnson BAA Comments judging team centered around idea too great aircraft Pictures information supplied Gary Bussell first two pictures show some planes judged DOWNERS GROVE IL Club #279 Woodland Aero Modelers held annual January First Fly-In see craziest members club group going ftrst up sky year 1998 following members showed up Zbylut Bob Muffin Fred Fratto Gasy Uman Blake Wunderlich Roger Adams Jack Riddle Chuck Thies George Vikre Ken Long supplied infomrntion pictures years weather extremely windy cold hut never stops hardy group first photo shows Gene Zbylut -start engine bugle warned warm mouthpiece first Members stay close together either help keep warm Bob Muffin gained honor being first air 1998 GRAYVILLE IL Jerry Taylor sent couple pictures clubs flying site located Browns IL didnt tell name club Model Aviation eeting Minutes Available complete copy approved minutes quarterly Executive Council meeting available AMA member request copy most-recently approved minutes will provided no charge Council meets quarterly minutes given meeting approved following meeting Additional copies minutes other meetings $5 shipping handling charge Requests may submitted AMA Administration telephone via fax writing telephone requests dial 765 287-1256 extension 201 210 fax requests use 765 741-0057 $10 minimum credit card orders U] sAIEIIIs]bi Joe Campopiano 3709 SW 4th St Des Moines IA 50315 Bud Gorman Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Joe Hass 5394 English Drive Troy Ml 48098 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Thomas D Lazar 435 Hubbell St Marshall WI 53559-9409 Bill MilIar 712 Grand Ave Petoskey MI 49770 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindatrom MN 55045 Mike Zingery 6496 5 Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Al Schwartz 2787 Fernwood Roseville MN 55113 Ph 612633-2286 East Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville MI 48167 Ph 810486-4800 start months column couple changes need announced first Carl Mohs WI AVP has resigned will moving Florida thanks Carl job well done Tom Lazar has appointed new AVP take Carls place Tom lives Marshall WI member Madison Area Radio Control Society comes highly recommended Over years interests have taken him areas RC including Pattern Jets Sailplanes Quickee 500 Big Birds recently Scale P-38 took place Toledo As boy flew free flight control line models Tom Im sure will excellent job Second Wayne Yeager has resigned Michigan Contest Coordinator has replaced Dennis Sumner lives Canton MI qualifications will published later date Fun group combat flyers belong Calumet Flyers RC Model Airplane Club located near Hilbert Wisconsin have combat session first third Wed night month pilots left right Scott Cordy Jim Rosera Jeff Seymour John Barkhahn Mick Warning Mike Gauuerke Mike Warning Fred Scholz Kneeling Mike Klein Greg Lueddecke Myron Jackson took picture President club Forty aircraft display Livonia Mall Livonia Mi during show sponsored Signal Seekers RC Club Westland 505 visitors entered free raffle win airplane kit engine radio Thanks participation of Club members show great success members photo Ted Schneider Rolland Roberts Conrad Hassa John Paluchniak Thanks Conrad input photos Mid Iowa Control-Liners sponsored Ucontrol combat racing events flying facility Brett Smith Memorial U-control Field Some racers combat models lines laid out waiting turn person center control circle makes some interesting foot work keep lines tangling Scouts Hawkeye District Aviation Camporee held Expo Grounds Ankeny Iowa attended over 400 scouts Harold Hester Sig Manufacturing brought AMA Cubs three building tables Everyone built least flew scout got some stick time buddy boxes courtesy Des Moines Modelairs Other supporters EAA chapters provided flights Army National Guard perfect example can get younger people involved model aviation Photos input supplied Joe Campopiano Dist VII AVP ember 1998 151 Associate Vice Presidents U U] 1zIIILU mum i b i Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico Oklahoma Texas Sandy Frank Vice President 105 N Brazox St Weatherford TX 76086-3207 Phone/Fax 817 599-7131 E-mail xtrank69 @ airmailnet District VIII wAMA-Dist-8org 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 1261/2 SE 35 Oklahoma City OK 73129 405 634-5331 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 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 Vallay 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 AMA glue bonds modelers together daily basis both District VIII contest coordinators Bill Chief compare notes strive schedule best interest modeling activities within District Mr Bill Lee coordimates C/L F/F non-flying non-sanctioned events may reached Route 2 Box 2200 Chandler Texas 75758 903 852-5599 E-mail BillLee@USAC net R/C contest coordinator Doug Chief Powell asked him summarize primary problems bottlenecks occur within event scheduling process now summarizes factors can avoided submitting contest director following sanctioning information applicable events within AMA District VIIITX NM OK AR LA Other areas use other systems During first year District VIII R/C Contest Coordinator have learned lot about actual sanctioning process have also learned number things CDs out submit sanction applications can insure application gets processed accurately expediently possible first thing fill out entire application completely legibly possible will guess what write will call insure what think wrote fact what meant Delay Secondly please make sure include check cover applicable fees incurred application make check payable AMA tf no check enclosed must call hold application until receive check Delay Next please indicate space provided application what second choice date event would times 1st choice date application will conflict other events date area second choice date indicated check date conflicts cases am able schedule event second choice date notify CD second choice date scheduled he/she can plan corrected date event no second choice date indicated conflict exists date requested must call CD acquire new date choice event check date conflicts approve disapprove date Delay note no such thing Rain date sanction rule book very specific proceed case event weathered out Next NOT send application forms AMA Hq simply re-snail mail coordination whereupon snail mail back Delay name title mailing address printed issue MA Competition Directory/Contest Coordinators Along other contest coordinator Mr Lee Next know correct classification event indicate application rule book very specific helpful determining proper event classification unsure call will glad help Otherwise have call once have application coordination Delay CDs should make point have rule book possession make themselves very familiar its contents regarding sanction application am Internet/E-mail enabled find far fastest efficient way handle Contest Coordination problems questions arise Therefore have E-mail address please include application along snail mail address contest directors call fax orEmail during planning stages events check availability dates check events calendar let know right away dates clear events also stress although date clear right will pencil have process applications order receive insure fairness equity cannot hold date anyone unless have paperwork have some discussions about traditional dates events also Although rule book quite specific clear definition application requirements traditional events remains much misunderstanding regarding events Please take time read section become familiar feel event Traditional event Just because always hold weekend does automatically qualify event Traditional recommendation event plan ahead get applications soon possibly can Finally have event cancellation need reschedule event different date please E-mail Fax call directly soon possible reference sanction number will necessary coordination AMA Hq get back As can see things CD can ensure quick accurate processing coordination event applications am provide service folks District VIII help prevent bottleneck AMA Hq event sanctioning try to best ability attention above ability would greatly enhanced benefiting entire district Thanks time attention Doug Chief Powell AMA Dist VIII k/C Contest Coordinator Phone/Fax 940 691-4832 E-mail chi ef@wf net Once again Mr Powell handles R/C events totally Mr Lee handles other modeling activities AMA glue bonds modelers together! Once again please insure club designates Internet liaison contact person listed along chartered club District VIII web site www AMA-Dist-8 org Additionally please include above address newsletter mailing list can keep touch what happening locally area PS idea borrowed last AMA Executive Council meetingit pays advertise club having problems locating space flying site borrow rent lease purchase advertise what need Run classified local paper weekly classified shopping paper solicit some public service announcement print electronic media Tell public what seeking ad word far theres no telling what might catch advertising net chartered clubs very existence depends upon having place enjoy modeling/flying together AMA glue bonds modelers together Flying Fun Fellowship Sandy Frank Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents 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 Williston ND 58801 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Aivada CO 80005 Don Moden 410 Hart St Salina 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 5 Sheridan Denver CD 80226 News Colorado Chuck Etherington writes Lose Model Searching air can often successful locating lost model have able find several models way best chance finding model air same ground 1 have reasonably good line 2 have seen DT believe will DI after having lost sight model has clearly suffered DI failure can go miles will also change directions changes altitudes line model last seen becomes unreliable search area becomes huge technique seems work best air searches fly over launch site out same track line model turn made line two degrees off original fly back launch site back out other side original line search pattern ends op looking like fan The Max-Out Magncent Mountain Men newsletter Just People have little sign workshop says Pilots just PLANE people special air about Im sure statement applies equally modelers started thinking about what makes modelers pilots skaters motorcyclists Ham radio operators US Air Force people other group people think have special air about believe have special air about Ive part mentioned groups believe Ive discovered what special air Conversation interest whats air makes special Very little conversation about modeling can occur Hockey player unless hes also modeler club has little meaning common interest conversation club takes special air special air lasting friendships can take form develop can become very strong passage time conversation about common interests Efforts make uncommon interests common probably futile Uncommon similar interests can peacefully co-exits allow other share special air suppose little explanation order Scale modelers probably cannot reel speed flyers group vice versa can listen other share club duties another knows speed builder might learn new technique Combat guy vice versa After modelers Anyway believe modelers nor modeling would special friendships formed conversations shared believe friendships clubs important asset Maybe its REAL asset Jim Brown Rocky Mountain Aeromodelers Inc Show Light important tools modelers workshop right light especially over-forty crowd Model airplane construction requires construction precision order achieve optimum flight performance cant see exactly what youre doing can expect achieve precision example did ever finish sanding project discover after covering little hills valleys surface culprit probably poor lighting modelers best friend throughout construction finishing natural light kind dont have pay dime What appears tight precise under artificial light often times reveals numerous flaws subjected light heavens Try next building project think everything workshop perfect take uncovered bird ground level window turn piece various stages shadow direct sunlight finished surface given final approval workshop will often reveal numerous small flaws slight variations observable under artificial light have luxury working ground level workshop south facing workbenches almost always flooded sunlight subject wing panel say intense scrutiny have marking pen handy dot areas might require filling repair repeat process until Im satisfied BullPen Sky Corral Newsletter Quickies Finally Airborne Mother Nature certainly isnt cooperating planned events far year season opener delayed week due snow cold did have great turnout May 3rd Black Forest Field several major changes rules year yours truly pleasantly surprised smoothly things went event though started about hour late hard hat rule wasnt problem new walkie-talkies provided Dave Jera Miller worked out just fine communicate pylon cuts flight line new Novice Class well-represented 5 16 entries Hats off stalwart volunteer workers Tom English Harry Lehman Ed Sweeney Frank Tuxworth Steve Woestemeyer guys did outstanding job pylon judges lap counters starter race committee felt workers deserved hearty thanks year worker being presented goodie bag small token appreciation race about own Jack General Patton Donahue scratched before first heat stayed helped us day Gus Go Get Em Gustafson assisted getting things going tear himself away early due something about Broncos Sponsors race Custom Hobbies Aero Lettering ificates Colorado Hobby Productsequipment Lets support businesses support events Mike Delonte have demonstration flight Revlution mini-Quickie racer also did tear-down 2 engines after races determine whether indeed legal Now results 1st Gold Novice 2nd Gold Expert 3rd Gold Novice 4th Gold Novice 1st Silver Expert 2nd Silver Spr Expert 3rd Silver Spr Expert 4th Silver Expert Gino Delonte Aurora Steve Barker Denver Tom Neff Aurora Brian Neff Aurora John Williams Boulder Larry Laughlin Col Doug Beacham Col Gary Johnson Boulder Submitted Jera Miller Front Range Quickie Racing ember 1998 153 THE MAX-OUT cOLoaanoN oflooITheMagP02n Mcna M, ttFLG$ Arizona / California / Guam / Hawaii Nevada / Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone 602 708-0222 E-mail iichh@primenetcom http//wwwama-1 acorn/ama Darwin Barrie Scottsdale Arizona 602 946-8955 Don Goeschl Lancaster California 805 940-6066 Darlene Frederick Santa Rosa California 707 525-88 1 Marc Karpowich Logan Utah 801 752-3639 Brian Nelson Morgan Hill California 408 463-0907 Dave Pinjuv Las Vegas Nevada 702 656-1772 Al Williamson Chula Vista California 619 427-4039 Frequency Coordinators Eloy Marez Santa Ana California 714 540-4935 See ant montha column additional AVPa Coordinatoral Flying Site Assistance previous District X columns Ive suggested three primary objectives national Flying Site Assistance Program 1 Attaining favorable governmental relations public acceptance recognition aeromodeling legitimate viable recreational activity adults families kids 2 development logistical tools resources used local clubs modelers efforts gain access public private properties aeromodeling use partnering mentoring efforts 3 acquisition distribution fiscal resources necessary assist acquisition development retention flying sites fourth no less important element program commitment modeler chartered club work within communities neighborhoods efforts retain existing sites Though will always need new sites sport/hobby grows expands flying site problem compounded loss existing sites displacement local clubs modelers Often loss sites inevitable communities expand encroach upon open spaces necessary safe coexistent modeling operations However too often divestiture aggravated own inattentiveness communities neighbors Granted clubs have secure flying sites less dependent graces community however clubs hobby general can benefit cooperative community relationships clubs dependent upon support community existence field positive relations imperative clubs have already discovered applied techniques gaining community support have reaped benefits retaining current flying sites also gaining additional site improvements cases new site acquisitions individual modeler techniques very simple 1 Fly neighborly aware fly club rules sound problem sensitive neighbors understand sound 2-cycle engine 15000 rpm necessarily music everyones ears 6 oclock morning 2 Treat newcomers guests manner would like treated Remember individual leaning over fence may prominent member community land owner just interested aspiring modeler Take time make welcome share interest hobby open concerns may express 3 advocate hobby interest enthusiasm contagious Speak members community about benefits hobby Participate club activities events aimed building community relations Adopt novice new friend mentor him/her hobby techniques charter club may bit challenging require stanch leadership club officers board members 1 Become actively involved governmental processes affect flying site Attend park board meetings city council meetings and/or meetings county board supervisors Get know representatives let know needs concerns supportive community issue involved offer clubs assistance wherever appropriate feasible 2 Become partner community Adopt school develop cooperative community youth program Partner local charity assist fund raising community programs Get involved community activities such fairs parades community celebrations Conduct open house flying site introduce members community model aviation 3 Maintain vigilance aware threat flying site may come least expect Maintain vigilant program community awareness Ensure field rules protocols create community oriented safe friendly environment ensure rules followed enforced Keep ongoing search new site opportunities work cooperatively other modeling clubs area efforts gain access public private lands Remember site save may own next months column well discuss ways can develop governmental relations public recognition acceptance aeromodeling legitimate viable recreational activity adults families kids However. Till next time . Keepem safe Keepemflyn clubs earning Leader Club status 1997 Tucson Radio Control Club Board Members presented Gold Leader Club certificate club meeting March 18 1998 club meets AZ Air National Guard Ranks Club located Tucson International Airport TRCC very active long standing RC club can see club meetings well attended Receiving award Mary Kennedy L Tim Lilje Roy Iley President Al Mosher Gary Sparks Dave lnskeep 154 Model Aviation 4Associate vice Presidents Woodland Davis Aeromodelers also achieved Leader Club status 1997 presented certificate April 13 1998 club meeting Woodland Davis club has wonderful flying site terrific relationship City Woodland Club meetings held Woodland City Council Chambers Receiving Gold Leader Club Award Forrest Barton President L Jack McAffee Past President Doug Barton Leader Club Chairman •5IkuujLsjwgEjq.jsj Alaska Idaho / Montana Oregon / Washington McCollough President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 97213-0090 503 234-4439 EMAIL vpxi@pacifiarcom Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 15618 NE 56th Way Redmond WA 98052 Al Culver Boa 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkinson 318 Yellowstone Billings MT 59101 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NB 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Reeves Lippincott 4400 Gray Wolt Dr Wasilla AK 99654 Mike Hazel 1073 Windemere Dr NW Salem OR 97304 Brace Nelson 807 B Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Boa 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Snaer 781 Lilloost Ct LaConner WA 96257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave F 814 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 OMAS Aug 8-9 near Banks OR will 17th Annual Fly-In great site paved water ninways good food lots enjoyment Gerald Leake President Marymoor R/C club wrote MAR/C News Bob Benjamin video crew shot video clips some club members project interviewed Lana Mike Henn Herb Bone Ward Emigh Ciarian Thompson Prez Leake bave number other NW modelers interviewed project Paul Walker arguably best Control Line aerobatic flyer wodd other NW U/C fliers also involved have FF members Strat 0-Bats SAIvI-8 could very important piece effort introduce aeromodeling general public Having NW modelers major part big plus Dean Nichols sent some pictures words about Wenatchee Red Apple Flyers first ever Apple Blossom Fly-In held May 3rd past 10 years RAF bave held demo day field conjunction Washington State Apple Blossom Festival would put flight demos explanations bobby public year decided have Fly-In weather cooperated fully perfect day 14 pilots signed pilots able keep aircraft air continuously lOam 4pm lost plane Lloyd Mabrol Flying Lawnmower tbe bit show spectators Lloyd Mabrol gets lawnmower ready bis young assistant holds Dean admits ulterior motive holding Fly-In year wanted show off field About six years ago club decided buy 20 acres theyd using field now own have 60 400 foot sod runway automatic sprinkler system latest addition will storage building/clubhouse Looking west John Radebaughs 1912 Sommer Monoplane first line Note wide open spaces protected pilot stations Looking east note windbreak line trees lush grass Dean notes club plans float fly-in week-end Sept 25-27 Lake Entiat have made arrangements use Entiat city park its camping RV facilities Entiat small town 20 miles north Wenatchee Columbia River Found Bat Sheet NL Strat-O Bats FF club Ted Ballin Editor note reminding us John Crosetto recently elected President Sam-8 has principle liaison person between Free Flight enthusiasts Sam-8 Strat-O Bats Hawks FF FAC Eagles Fort Lewis people getting retaining use Harts Lake Prairie Free Flight owe John great deal efforts Also note Bat Sheet Teds extensive use color very dramatic colorful logo page 1 Teds Picture Page high quality pictures Dave (VTO) Linstrum Gil Coughlin Technicool Trivia effectively uses color highlight draw attention piece de resistance though page titled Celebrity Modelers photograph 1944 shows actor Henry Fonda making adjustment A/J Fireball son Peter watches intently staged family scene Henrys wife Frances daughter Pan Brokaw watch Jane Fonda play kitten Too bad cant get kind publicity today Earl Anne sent following about Harris Lee past 18 years US Scale Masters has under direction principal founder Harris Lee Last fall Harris began fight life cancer November realized battle going take effort asked Earl Aune take National Chairman position did Thursday April 30th 1998 Harris ended struggle peacefully passed home Corona del Mar CA last request reported family Tell guys lieu sending flowers please make contribution Scale Masters dream will live US Scale Masters Assn 21952 Airport Rd Aurora OR 97002 Harris wasnt member Dist XI visited times through work Scale Masters events big part modeling Dist XI several occasions pleasure welcoming Harris events came know him kind gentle person will greatly missed Bruce Hadella President Big Sky RC Modelers Great Fall MT sent update field paving progress According Bruce now have 40 x 520 black top makes very sweet landing patch pull off club came up quarter $17000 cost paving rest loaned two club members will paid back club 6 years Club morale very high theyve getting calls local people interested joining club Great Falls Tribune local paper featuring club field upcoming outdoor features club hopes host some larger regional events future show off new field Carte left Irvin Steinmetz two very active Big Sky club members pose Irvins Skylane sitting new 520 x 40 blacktop September 1998 155
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A Mews View HQ See Page 176 Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Emit LE9 W AMAs HistoryPast Present Future John Worth Oops column July 98 issue Model Aviation noted selection Hall Fame tough year because total 72 candidates count wrong really total 86 candidates listed column14 said incredible total 12 voted year means 74 names may carried over until 1999 addition can expect will new names submitted between now deadline next year chances good therefore may have close 100 choose next time around again select dozen next year will further behind process recognizing honoring deserving candidates Sadly could mean may around receive honor person suggests ever selection process needs changed now may best time before situation gets worse Thats enough Hall Fame now Weve harping subject months deservedly too much same subject can self-defeating People may get tired turn deaf ear need Lets hope doesnt happen can improve situation before gets completely out hand So what else happening Well next Celebration Eagles event getting close Its scheduled September 11 12 year Muncie calling Eagles II relating fabulous 1996 event also took place Muncie People still talking about great reunion looks like weve got another great going missed 1996 event ought consider going 98 Besides same famous modeling personalities 1996 coming back again others coming able Eagles its simply matter doing 96 event over again will new people year honors will bestowed As part Year Pioneer recognizing people yet have made Hall Fame particularly deserving special recognition anyway may may know will honored Pioneers Banquet Saturday evening September 12 list will recognized special Pioneer awards night impressive Art Adamisin Betty Adamisin Ed Beshar Bob Bienenstein George Brown Edward Calkin Sal Cannizzo Art Christensen Roy Clough Robert Dailey Robert Dodgson James Duckworth Joe Eberhardt Joe Elgin Bill Evans Burnis Fields Jeremy Fitch John Frisoli Vito Garofalo Leo Garringer Don Godfrey Conrad Hanson Les Hard William Harding Raymond Heit Ed Henry Charles Hollinger Carl Hopkins Robin Hunt Luther Hux Jay Jackson Lawrence Jenno Matt Kania Kenneth Koeppel Harris Lee Robert Leishman Also Alfred Lehmberg Sid Miller Harry Moyer Sr Robert Randall Randy Randolph Robert Randolph Charles Reed III Fred Reese George Reich Frank Rende Francis Reynolds Robert Rich Stuart Richmond Erv Rodemsky Ed Southwick Oba Saintlair Larry Scarinzi Carl Schwab Jack Sheeks Dick Sherman Ed Shipe Charles Spencer Al Strickland Richard Tanis Dick Tichenor Windy Urtnowski Lou Vargo Joe Wagner Mickey Walker Bill Warner LeRoy Weber Lee Webster Robert White Dale Willoughby George Wilson Wayne Yeager John Zaic Joe Zingali addition hope new Hall Famers 1998 will present receive honors along getting Pioneer awards Furthermore will other famous modelers hand because Eagles II will followed next day start annual National Championships Society Antique Modelers SAM SAM members will coming Muncie day two early participate Eagles II events Some will receiving either Pioneer Hall Fame awards Others will simply coming share extra nostalgia weekend will provide people famous modelers also having previously inducted either both other Halls Fame SAMs National Free Flight Society Obviously weekend week following Muncie will swarming modelers have contributed mightily history model aviation could greatest modern-day gathering aeromodeling names can part havent done already start planning requesting special Pioneers information package AMA Headquarters Model Aviation 1UeJINeIFfI gejpp Mike Stokes AMA Education Coordinator 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 As put together months column am surrounded beehive activity coming weekend AMAs Grand Event/Open House will taking place just few weeks US Nationals will kick off four-week run competition events Last month mentioned Clement Germanier work doing school Glenview Illinois Well month can report Clements program latest recipient AMA Youth Education Stipend YES grant point anyone sure what YES grant go about applying contact details sincerest congratulations appreciation Clement Skylarks R/C Club AMA Charter Club 272 program supporting youth education through model aviation past month pleasure spending Saturday morning AMA Museum Art Christensen AMA 200 David Steinberg Both gentlemen trace roots early days modeling Chicago area likes Carl Goldberg among others Today David consultant General Motors tours country speaking GM employees Art retired still active modeling has restored several models AMA Museum delivered replica Ed Lidgards 1940 Class C Rubber Endurance model occasion As usual case such time went too fast education received priceless Below photo model yours truly holding Art Ed gracious enough make donation particular model AMA Museum now hangs public viewing middle May found Greenville South Carolina Pat Hartnesss Joe Nail Memorial annual happening has attended least once fully appreciate what has taken place model aviation list attendees would read Whos Giant Scale RC today year AMA invited set up end Pats hangar conduct make-and-take Delta Dart program youngsters attending along parents invaluable assistance Bob McKay AVP District II wonderful wife Alice able conduct Delta Dart classes Thursday Friday Saturday 150 models built flown during time did limit time morning hours between 9 am noon cant remember times went up roof either hangar storage shed retrieving errant Delta Dart Once again what found particularly intriguing parents responses fact several parents assist building trimming flying models picture below shows intent both mom son building Delta Dart What continues make program successful eyes fact build models fly successfully Pat Hartness build first Delta Dart successfully fly first Science Olympiad featuring Propellor Propulsion Models now history reports have received event surprising success organizers much now process reviewing requirements correcting ambiguous rules As understand first event within Science Olympiad context did have official protest filed throughout entire event special salute thank order Tom Sanders Midwest Products under direction Frank Garcher initiative support provided Science Olympiad Committee Without efforts Propellor Propulsion Model Event would probably have taken place As have indicated previously column schools scored best flights provided students very capable models coached AMA members primarily National Free Flight Society NFFS interested aiding local schools next years planned competition some proposed rule changes sure contact Science Olympiad Committee Tom Sanders Midwest last resort will what can AMA Headquarters provide information often wonder hobby will lead us just what benefits model aviation really recently received letter individual think awful lot letter clipping company newspaper article concerning companys employees company Alaska Airlines article dealt 737-400 Captain Brian Richmond individual sent material other proud papa Stu Richmond article details early youth Brian brother Bruce names very familiar Pylon arena day Brians first contest age eight today Captain flying full-scale jet airliners still retaining contact model aviation through 3-year-old son Brian recently interviewed video used model airplane clubs across country cable TV PBS Additionally BoeingTM company has enlisted him help test $80000 remote controlled prototype airplane put production So really what benefits model aviation can lead case has led walk moon September 1998 143 Til next month t-1i mIVIij u i- sisi U Doug Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 787-7454 Below letter friend regarding problem first magnitude within sport will read letter carefully will see modelers have ongoing need careful about flying habits site rural area careless flying caused trouble need responsible citizens friend said unlucky invented pill would give eternal life would have died day before Until later 44vo ~4O iuA C4 Greensboro NC April 10 1998 latest issue Model Aviation magazine club has Giant Scale fly-in listed May 23-24 1998 Board Directors club cancelled meet due unfortunate circumstances NOT beyond control formal noise complaint filed Guilford County Zoning Planning Board board holds Special Use Permit fly site Although several meetings County offended persons have cooled problem now felt Fly-In such soon after settlement may cause another complaint GRAMS flying field located quite rural area near small town McLeansville Under circumstances can come close losing field result complaint feel other clubs may similar straits good idea start now monitor members flying insist approved expansion type mufflers required AMA Remember neighbors own land sky above have another Fly-In scheduled September 23 please consider coming Thanks Bob Johnson Contest Director AMA 811 336 288-3521 PS Please pass word club may planning come 144 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 01 821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Eaaex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuffin 8 Robinaon Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 03106-1077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001 -2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1 866 WEB SITE have few inquires about District having Web Site just have expertise develop computer whiz willing able develop maintain site District let know will get started COLUMN MATERIAL Contributions colunm always welcome 1 would like have some material helicopter flyers use MS Word type column contributions using software would make typing easier CONNECTICUT MODEL AIRPLANE CLIJB Andy Figlar sent following article pictures about fun fly held April Connecticut Model Airplane Club Stratford CT recently held fun fly group youngsters local Indian Guides Chapter about 11 boys ages 8-11 attendance about half dads too gods blessed event brilliant sunshine sparkling cloudless sky amid weeks rain prior Saturday April 11 1998 Club members turned out assist flight instructor capacity safety officers hot dog rollers event began about 930 Saturday morning ended around 200pm During lunch break Guides entertained flight giant scale Stuka club member Vin Fusco dazzling helicopter show Fred Schneider Chapter 44 president CMAC member Ray Hinds did yeoman work using quarter scale Cub dozens short flights five other flight instructors took about eight short 6 minute flights both dads guides no crashes proud being Club member day gave up Saturday work home make fun event kids TOWN OF FALMOUTH PARADE parade held March 22 1998 honor Colleen Coyne member Olympic Hockey Team won gold medal theme parade youth photo float sponsored Otis Model Airplane Club members float Junior members CHILI FUN FLIES dont know chili refers food weather first photo fun fly sponsored Otis Club Discover flying Club Januaty 1 1998 64 members showed up excellent turn out considering temperature second chili fun fly held Windbusters Club February 15 19981 can say day cold like chili too cold wait around chili Thanks people endure cold provide food events NEW VIDEO new video production AMA will available shortly am going detail video except say footage taken various parts country locations Brunswick Maine Ken MacDonald person represented picture color brochure hope reproduces reasonably well 4September1998 145 Indian Guides Mohawk tribe wait turn buddy box Julius Greenberger buddy box helps Guide fly club president Carmen Luciano assists Members Otis Model Airplane Club Diacover Flying R/C Club chili fun fly January 11998 CMAC past president Bob Hilker flight instructs member Sal Casa spots Manny Pimental John Peterson Wingbusters Model Airplane Club chili fun fly February 151998 Group photo Ray Hinds -scale cub featured plane Float entered Otis Model Airplane Club Youth parade honor Colleen Coyne Ken MacDonald picture new AMA video New Jersey New York Europe Wes De Cou Vice President 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1308 Day 908 221-6899 Eve 908 221-1666 Fax 908 221-9297 decou @ idtnet Dane Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightstoo NJ 08520-4501 Roy Brown USAS AFCENT CMR 460 BOX 585 APO AS 09703 Vince Jollano 16 Shoerrock Rd Rocky Pt New York NY 11778 Ray Jsschkas 59 Livingston Street St James NY 11780 Jawes M Lewis PO 81 Ogdenborg NY 13669-0061 Bob McKay 109W Ederard Sr Iselarr NJ 05830 Dave Mathewson Boo 613 Caroillos NY 13031 Tow Morray 31 Voortrees Orion Booking Ridge NJ 07920 Martens Nikoders 407 WiIton Street Lockport NY 14094 Bitt Poytbress 2 Henrock Goon Soogeroos NY 12477 Adam Battler 41 Perry Aoeooe Lothoro NY 1211S-2433 Terry Tarresoire 101 Sroithtreld Srrdicoo NY 13780-4328 Freqoency Coordinator Los Saater 03 Airyoo Or. Oocego Coonty AirpoO PotIon NY 13869 315 59&6093 May great month progress fronts District II May 28th group concerned free-flight pilots met US Congressman Benjamin Gilman 13-term representative New Yorkrs 20th congressional district discuss potential loss Galeville flying site congressman asked background questions reviewed letters support model aviation such aviation luminaries Neil Armstrong Frank Borman Hoot Gibson listened carefully 30-year history free-flight activities Galeville field instructed aide draft letter Secretary Interior requesting meeting us New York Washington discuss issue further Ill keep posted . Left Right Sid Krivin Jean Pailet Bob Langelius VP De Cou Congressman Benjamin Gilman Pete Ferrara get ready discuss Galeville situation Congressman Gilman Sid Krivin Jean Pailet review presentation Earlier month met Steve Brown president National Aeronautics Association Arlington Va discuss strategy increase awareness federal level inequities inherent statutes currently place regarding change control federal property came up plan uses active participation AMA president vice-presidents get concerns table offer proposed solutions problem seek follow-up face-toface meetings discuss implementation proposed solutions activity gets root cause Galeville problem after Ive chance present concept Executive Council north country comes word via AVP Marlene Nikodem five-club mall show Boulevard Mall Tonawanda NY total 75 models display Ken Smith Niagra County Radio Control Model Flying Club took Best Sport honors Cessna George Northem Flying Knights Hamburg took Best Show Spitfire Best Military awarded Lyman Baker Niagra Sunday Flyers showed Topflight P-47 -Scale pilot-in-training front scale Bee Gee RI Boulevard Mall show AVP Robert McKay wife Alice represented AMA model aviation during presentation 2nd grade class Lynn Crest Elementary school Colonia NJ Bob described history flight pterodactyls present using balsa gliders rubber powered R/C aircraft birds balloons Wright brothers astronauts Bob sparked interest entire class According teacher Mrs Kolb questions continued long after presentation over thanks Alice McKay photos AVP McKay stating facts Second Graders showing keen interest aviation Tad Manske editor WASPS Happen r newsletter Wellsville Area Small Plane Society sent some information about local Allegany County Maple festival held annually Andover NY Since Allegany county very rural club isnt near malls get sport public eye club sets up display Maple Festival held local school past 12 years club has participated event static displays aircraft engines video programs answers myriad questions sign-up sheet annual Prospective Members Fun-Fly later summer year hit show egg-carton glider building forum conducted member Bob Sanders Bob retired professor Alfred State College took idea June 1997 issue Model Aviation Long story short Bob assisted over 200 youngsters getting gliders air stopping supply egg cartons depleted will big time happenin next year Wellsville story shows us club no matter size can have positive impact its community thus furthering goals organization carton Guru Bob Sanders Maple Festival engine display 146 Model Aviation 4Associate Vice Presidents • 1 IT 1 [ss EHIE 1 tU Ohio / Pennsylvania / West Virginia Bob Brown Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Coon Coivorbas OH 43229-2008 614 891-1643 David H Eiiis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Laoes WV 29313-1209 354 776-1408 Neison Gssid 1944 idaho Street Alleolooro PA 18123-8519 610 797-6597 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive Neor Sisolso PA 10972-9449 412 925-3266 Donaid Klnpp 637 Hamilvo Coon Trappe PA 19429-2256 610 4090129 Frank Nell 6042 Nororell Drive Dayloc OH 45449 937 435-9232 Matthew Turnwski RRs3 Boo 294 Dogorood Drive Dromo PA 18222 717 622-0435 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Croobrook Drive PO Boo 801 Moorvee OH 43937-3062 419 893-9537 E-roaiP soislay@glasoc roost Freqoency Coordinator John Cottie 1012 Wyorsiog Avense Potty P00 PA 18704 Phooe 717 287-8970 DISTRICT III WEB PAGE District III finally going have web page exact address will announced near future great deal thanks goes Randy Charles man charge Sysop basic format will allow links clubs page activity listing district charter clubs contacts picture page update AMA Vice President Due various ramifications no guest page commercial advertising will allowed hope type communication will benefit FREQUENCY SCANNER must year frequency problems requests scanner use far above previous year scanners have usage since early spring have proved benefit factor have pointed out lack interference Two main causes interference seem pilot error poor battery maintenance think have radio problem flying site log problems should created Items such time type aircraft radio frequency condition battery packs etc should included frequency problem exists will become evident via data collected AMA scanner can also used Anyone utilizing scanner should remember several other clubs waiting use same piece equipment Please forward scanner quickly possible eliminate hardship others fields should use some type frequency control Make sure person frequency turn Courtesy should extended using channel Dont become frequency hog SKYDIVER RALLY second annual Skydiver Rally being sponsored CORKS Columbus Ohio September 12 & 13 Wally Gitchel catalyst new type RC event guys preparing jump Out perfectly good Telemaster Three Stooges shown hook up position Wally Getchel skydivers ASHLAND CLOUD CHASERS Mansfield Electronic Flyers recently held annual swap meet static display models Ashland Cloud Chasers Ashland Ohio well represented three Ohio R/C Chipmunks Pepsi Chipmunk built Bob Ullman won first prize DCH 1 De Havilland Chipmunk built Jim Miller won second British Army Chipmunk built Willie Daniels won third place Ashlands sharp Chipmunks THE TRI COUNTY WINGSNAPPERS Southeast Pennsylvania mecca flea markets upcoming shows hosted Tn County Wingsnappers AVP Nelson Gould provided clear picture occasion Schueck displays products Mud Duck belongs Gene Miller Flea Market packed hall September1998 147 John Breys Snowbird Associate Vice Presidents George Abbott 8712 Westlake Court Raleigh NC 27613 Home Phone 919 848-6719 E-Mail GAbbott462@aolcom Robert E Babura 117 Otis Dr Severn MD 21144-1130 Home Phone 410 969-9356 E-Mail bbabura@junocom Randy Elliott 103 Virginia Court Pulaski VA 24301 Home Phone 540 980-8461 Office Phone 540 994-2316 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 Owynne Ave Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Home Phone 540 943-1684 E-Mail tlyrrs@ctwcom 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 blissteague@conninccom Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 910 488-5986 District 1V column last month wrote about Flight Raven Bob Verhaeghe has sent some pictures plane will used fly across Pamlico Sound airplane modified version Bill Winters Kmckesjac created 1960s Bob has doing some testing chase boats various prop sizes come up workable situation photo below Bobss wife Louise holding Raven will used flight acruss Pamlico sound believe will happen within next two three weeks will let know what results CLUB CONTACT PERSON some clubs District IV have club contact person listed lives outside state club located some cases club now listed another state listed District lV club does appear AMA District IV Club list sure club contact person listed AMA same state club METROLINA CONTROL LINE SOCIETY Metroina Control Line Society organized 1981 very active AIVIA club Members club actively engaged various control line events ranging local fun-flying southeast regional contests national world championship competitions members have wide range building flying skills always willing help Out fellow modeler tips experiences betterment anothers skills Regular monthly meetings held David B Waymer Flying Field located near Huntersville North Carolina meetings usually flying day fourth 4th Saturday month business meeting 200 pm field equipped two paved circles grass circle during normal flying times contests third paved circle well other grassed areas club proud site acknowledge gratitude Mecklenburg County Parks Recreation Dept operates maintains facility information club contact club Vice President Gene Guffey 1551 Propst Road Morganton North Carolina 28655 MID ATLANTIC RADIO KONTROL SOCIETY photo recent mall show MARKS Club put Salisbury Maryland fellow right club president Keith Banks individual left John Spaulding am sure recognize John District IV Vice President years John still very active modeler Spitfire back left Johns creation Hi John want job back DARE COUNTY RADIO CONTROL CLUB Dare County Radio Control Club has doing lot flying up flying site So vacation area give us call come fly us photo shows some grass strip pit area photo Tom Trimble checking out new concrete lawnmower shed KENT COUNTY AEROMODELERS INC Tuesday May 5th 1998 1 received sad E-Mail note Jim Boatman Dear Chuck am writing inform passing club members George Dumey passed away April 21st heart attack George respected member AIVIA community years some 40-45 years joined Dover Mosquitoes 1968 1969 now Kent County Aeromodelers served several terms club president George instrumental formation East Coast Soaring Society both leader competitor years East Coast Soaring Society later became National Soaring Society served first president new organization also contest director soaring portion 1974 Aerolympics held Lakehurst NAS New Jersey George known Father Apollo Space Suit tenure ILC Dover ILC Frederica lasted some 36 years also product manager Inflatable Products Division ILC ILCs Chief Engineer 1993 awarded NASAs prestigious Silver Snoopy Award 1994 received NASA Public Service Award excellent contributions NASA mission George Dumey friend some 30 yearsa loving husband father great modeler true gentleman will sorely missed INFORMATION Lately have received letters E-Mail asking mention anything column about specific area district club event happened district say something about control line free flight soaring activity rather always talking about R/C activities answer simple dont send information pictures what happening dont expect see column can everywhere district have rely AVPs newsletters receive lot traveling district possible everywhere know everything going Thats enough soap box Now go flying take kid Model Aviation I 11 [ mu 1 t Florida / Georgia Puerto Rico / nina / Tenneasee iVIcNeiII president o corn neffama Associate Vice Presidents Ron Chidgep 3713 Pompano Pensacola FL 32814 Wilhelmina Chihasz 2828 Arbor Place Knoonille TN 37917 John G Cooper 4788 cloister cove Memphis TN 38118 James Atnis 042e Melanod Orion Jackson Ma 38211 Michaet Gregory 300 Rockmont Rd Greenville Sc aeia William T Haywood 4 Robin circle Polep AL 38030 Kart Hensel 383 Oriarmood 042 Meridian MS 39300 Louise tzzo 20e Huorridge Wap Wintersprings FL 32708 Richard Jackson 2118 Thorolee N charleston sc 29400 Chris Joiner 95 Lee Rd 238 ROnnie city AL 38887 Or John Martin 2180 Tigedail Ann Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Pueblo Paso Anninton AL 38208 George Perryman 3844 Lake Ompren GA 30082 Clifford Scholetield 4138 NW 33rd Place Gainesville FL 32808 Melvin Sires 781 ffoardman Rd Aiken oc 29803 Frank Tiano 10300 Estancia Lane West Palm enach FL 33414 Ward Van Dozer 3804 N River Rd Gainesoille GA 30008 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37350 Joseph Minalizzi HC 888 Son 10397 Fajardo Puerto Rico 00738 Preqoency Coordinator Dorothy Fietds 183W Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32148 Phone 904 884-2517 RC Contest Coordinator Kenneth Blackwell 207 W Saedcreek Rd Enterprise AL 36330 Phone 334 347-4721 Display Coordinator Russell Mobety 5838 Woodvalley Rd NE Thomson GA 30824 Phone 708 597-9783 Computer Science Technotogy Expert Tom Rhodes 9 New York ff104 Severly Hills FL 34485 Phone 302 027-0874 302 790-2382 did dumb stupid thing 2 weeks ago put front page club newsletter Dist WEB Included amount money club bank next Treas Report no names wont again Jam loading up clubs WEB Tell Editor Pres mail sheet club info Ill put right Pix month Greenville SC Joe Nall bash AMA Assoc VP Michael Gregory CD Don Lowe Gerald Neel beside Geralds Staudacher S-300-D eng Don AMAs Safety Committee Chmn Now lookie above isnt just flyers come Joe-Nall Fly-Ins families come also Meet entire Hawks family Charliene Hawks Reuben Joseph wheel crib Rachel Nathan Thomas Flyer Hawks has good rooting contingency have ever seen lucky can CD Michael told 462 contestants came over US 5000 spectators 4 days Meet Asst Dist 4 IMAA Event Director John Estlow pretty wife Judith John Kirby McKinneys Asot attended TOP-GUN bash also can prove OK heres proof above Mike Stokes Frank Tiano himself Frank has risen level Grand Vizier Fun-Fly business District V maybe including everywhere hosted 1998 Top-Gun Palm Beach Polo Grounds Earlier year Frank put together model airplane JET powered affair Flagler County Airport Bunnell FL Both ventures have attracted flyers over world Germany Japan name Frank remains humble nice person Dist V Assoc VP Also See disanningly attractive smile nice lady Guess who? AMA Executive Director Joyce Hager snapped TOP-Gun blow-out AMA booth Joyce Rae Underwood booth case unwary prospects drifted first began representing Dist V Council 1972 Joyce already working AMA Hdqrs couple years Today Exec Director may say absolutely perfect position subbed under John Worth yrs knows what Lucky us Yesterday Jackson Mississippi cover important Bryce Blanton Memorial sponsored Mid Mississippi RC Club Hank Cooper CD few winners Meet Bernie Rhines Jackson Bobbie Day Capital City RC hes Pres Dist V Assoc VP Jim Alvis Hany Cusick famous DC-3 model Vernon Montgomery Now meet nice people Jim Luft Emory T-shirt Mrs Dorothy Alvis Jim Alvis again daughter Jennifer Alvis Jennifers husband Marine Pilot gentleman far left Jim Lufts future son-in-law get name Ill run again Pictured below photo Ocone South Carolina Ocone Eagles L-R top Stother Darby Bill Pund Club VP Joe Hardy Jim Maher Jack Grnbbs Louie Freeman Jim Hunt Donzi McMahan L-R front Keith Grnbbs Wayne King Club Pres Tony Thompson Brett Thompson Jim McGuffie George Dunagin Joseph Micalizzi AIVIA Assoc VP Puerto Rico mailed snap some winners recent novice Pattern Event held Roosevelt Roads Naval Base Meet Joseph Micalizzi left Pepe Morales Jr won 1st Rodolfo Sola 2nd Pepe Morales Sr holding 3rd place trophy another Doug Sampson recent Pins Emerald Coast Giant Scalers writes Its 5 yrs since mentioned club column Well? OK Doug Im guilty Ive got 314 clubs Dist other no excuse Get Editor mall frontal sheet can run WEB Meanwhile Doug heres members Steve Smith recent Grand Prize Winner posing model above FAA Aviation Safety Insp Billy Meadows sent last pix below Florida Pattern Assn winners Heins Billy holding Jim Hansens plaque Sportsman Kevin Proodian Advanced Paul Towkach Masters & Annett Proodian holding Jason Shulmans prize FAR September 1998 149 club also built raffled off trainer shown next two pictures Associate Vice Presidents Illinois Dab & Scott Justice 1565 Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 706 798-7242 Hal Parenti 1920 Buckingham 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 317 268-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 -31 08 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Box 308 Burgin 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 MD 64086 816 524-7307 Frequency Coordinator Cal Orr RR 1 Box 1238 Higginseille MO 64037 660 584-6264 Fax 660 564-6285 Webmaster Gary Parenti 11001 Martindale Dr Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 531-9556 htlp//wawcsamiitedu/amadist6findeshtm CONVERSE IN Club #295 1 Converse Flying Eagles RC Club held mall show Marion North Park Mall great deal support mall well local Time-Warner TV station 80 plus planes display judging best being handled Gary Bussell area AVP Steve Margenallo Marion Airport manager Dave Johnson BAA Comments judging team centered around idea too great aircraft Pictures information supplied Gary Bussell first two pictures show some planes judged DOWNERS GROVE IL Club #279 Woodland Aero Modelers held annual January First Fly-In see craziest members club group going ftrst up sky year 1998 following members showed up Zbylut Bob Muffin Fred Fratto Gasy Uman Blake Wunderlich Roger Adams Jack Riddle Chuck Thies George Vikre Ken Long supplied infomrntion pictures years weather extremely windy cold hut never stops hardy group first photo shows Gene Zbylut -start engine bugle warned warm mouthpiece first Members stay close together either help keep warm Bob Muffin gained honor being first air 1998 GRAYVILLE IL Jerry Taylor sent couple pictures clubs flying site located Browns IL didnt tell name club Model Aviation eeting Minutes Available complete copy approved minutes quarterly Executive Council meeting available AMA member request copy most-recently approved minutes will provided no charge Council meets quarterly minutes given meeting approved following meeting Additional copies minutes other meetings $5 shipping handling charge Requests may submitted AMA Administration telephone via fax writing telephone requests dial 765 287-1256 extension 201 210 fax requests use 765 741-0057 $10 minimum credit card orders U] sAIEIIIs]bi Joe Campopiano 3709 SW 4th St Des Moines IA 50315 Bud Gorman Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Joe Hass 5394 English Drive Troy Ml 48098 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Thomas D Lazar 435 Hubbell St Marshall WI 53559-9409 Bill MilIar 712 Grand Ave Petoskey MI 49770 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindatrom MN 55045 Mike Zingery 6496 5 Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Al Schwartz 2787 Fernwood Roseville MN 55113 Ph 612633-2286 East Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville MI 48167 Ph 810486-4800 start months column couple changes need announced first Carl Mohs WI AVP has resigned will moving Florida thanks Carl job well done Tom Lazar has appointed new AVP take Carls place Tom lives Marshall WI member Madison Area Radio Control Society comes highly recommended Over years interests have taken him areas RC including Pattern Jets Sailplanes Quickee 500 Big Birds recently Scale P-38 took place Toledo As boy flew free flight control line models Tom Im sure will excellent job Second Wayne Yeager has resigned Michigan Contest Coordinator has replaced Dennis Sumner lives Canton MI qualifications will published later date Fun group combat flyers belong Calumet Flyers RC Model Airplane Club located near Hilbert Wisconsin have combat session first third Wed night month pilots left right Scott Cordy Jim Rosera Jeff Seymour John Barkhahn Mick Warning Mike Gauuerke Mike Warning Fred Scholz Kneeling Mike Klein Greg Lueddecke Myron Jackson took picture President club Forty aircraft display Livonia Mall Livonia Mi during show sponsored Signal Seekers RC Club Westland 505 visitors entered free raffle win airplane kit engine radio Thanks participation of Club members show great success members photo Ted Schneider Rolland Roberts Conrad Hassa John Paluchniak Thanks Conrad input photos Mid Iowa Control-Liners sponsored Ucontrol combat racing events flying facility Brett Smith Memorial U-control Field Some racers combat models lines laid out waiting turn person center control circle makes some interesting foot work keep lines tangling Scouts Hawkeye District Aviation Camporee held Expo Grounds Ankeny Iowa attended over 400 scouts Harold Hester Sig Manufacturing brought AMA Cubs three building tables Everyone built least flew scout got some stick time buddy boxes courtesy Des Moines Modelairs Other supporters EAA chapters provided flights Army National Guard perfect example can get younger people involved model aviation Photos input supplied Joe Campopiano Dist VII AVP ember 1998 151 Associate Vice Presidents U U] 1zIIILU mum i b i Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico Oklahoma Texas Sandy Frank Vice President 105 N Brazox St Weatherford TX 76086-3207 Phone/Fax 817 599-7131 E-mail xtrank69 @ airmailnet District VIII wAMA-Dist-8org 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 1261/2 SE 35 Oklahoma City OK 73129 405 634-5331 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 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 Vallay 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 AMA glue bonds modelers together daily basis both District VIII contest coordinators Bill Chief compare notes strive schedule best interest modeling activities within District Mr Bill Lee coordimates C/L F/F non-flying non-sanctioned events may reached Route 2 Box 2200 Chandler Texas 75758 903 852-5599 E-mail BillLee@USAC net R/C contest coordinator Doug Chief Powell asked him summarize primary problems bottlenecks occur within event scheduling process now summarizes factors can avoided submitting contest director following sanctioning information applicable events within AMA District VIIITX NM OK AR LA Other areas use other systems During first year District VIII R/C Contest Coordinator have learned lot about actual sanctioning process have also learned number things CDs out submit sanction applications can insure application gets processed accurately expediently possible first thing fill out entire application completely legibly possible will guess what write will call insure what think wrote fact what meant Delay Secondly please make sure include check cover applicable fees incurred application make check payable AMA tf no check enclosed must call hold application until receive check Delay Next please indicate space provided application what second choice date event would times 1st choice date application will conflict other events date area second choice date indicated check date conflicts cases am able schedule event second choice date notify CD second choice date scheduled he/she can plan corrected date event no second choice date indicated conflict exists date requested must call CD acquire new date choice event check date conflicts approve disapprove date Delay note no such thing Rain date sanction rule book very specific proceed case event weathered out Next NOT send application forms AMA Hq simply re-snail mail coordination whereupon snail mail back Delay name title mailing address printed issue MA Competition Directory/Contest Coordinators Along other contest coordinator Mr Lee Next know correct classification event indicate application rule book very specific helpful determining proper event classification unsure call will glad help Otherwise have call once have application coordination Delay CDs should make point have rule book possession make themselves very familiar its contents regarding sanction application am Internet/E-mail enabled find far fastest efficient way handle Contest Coordination problems questions arise Therefore have E-mail address please include application along snail mail address contest directors call fax orEmail during planning stages events check availability dates check events calendar let know right away dates clear events also stress although date clear right will pencil have process applications order receive insure fairness equity cannot hold date anyone unless have paperwork have some discussions about traditional dates events also Although rule book quite specific clear definition application requirements traditional events remains much misunderstanding regarding events Please take time read section become familiar feel event Traditional event Just because always hold weekend does automatically qualify event Traditional recommendation event plan ahead get applications soon possibly can Finally have event cancellation need reschedule event different date please E-mail Fax call directly soon possible reference sanction number will necessary coordination AMA Hq get back As can see things CD can ensure quick accurate processing coordination event applications am provide service folks District VIII help prevent bottleneck AMA Hq event sanctioning try to best ability attention above ability would greatly enhanced benefiting entire district Thanks time attention Doug Chief Powell AMA Dist VIII k/C Contest Coordinator Phone/Fax 940 691-4832 E-mail chi ef@wf net Once again Mr Powell handles R/C events totally Mr Lee handles other modeling activities AMA glue bonds modelers together! Once again please insure club designates Internet liaison contact person listed along chartered club District VIII web site www AMA-Dist-8 org Additionally please include above address newsletter mailing list can keep touch what happening locally area PS idea borrowed last AMA Executive Council meetingit pays advertise club having problems locating space flying site borrow rent lease purchase advertise what need Run classified local paper weekly classified shopping paper solicit some public service announcement print electronic media Tell public what seeking ad word far theres no telling what might catch advertising net chartered clubs very existence depends upon having place enjoy modeling/flying together AMA glue bonds modelers together Flying Fun Fellowship Sandy Frank Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents 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 Williston ND 58801 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Aivada CO 80005 Don Moden 410 Hart St Salina 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 5 Sheridan Denver CD 80226 News Colorado Chuck Etherington writes Lose Model Searching air can often successful locating lost model have able find several models way best chance finding model air same ground 1 have reasonably good line 2 have seen DT believe will DI after having lost sight model has clearly suffered DI failure can go miles will also change directions changes altitudes line model last seen becomes unreliable search area becomes huge technique seems work best air searches fly over launch site out same track line model turn made line two degrees off original fly back launch site back out other side original line search pattern ends op looking like fan The Max-Out Magncent Mountain Men newsletter Just People have little sign workshop says Pilots just PLANE people special air about Im sure statement applies equally modelers started thinking about what makes modelers pilots skaters motorcyclists Ham radio operators US Air Force people other group people think have special air about believe have special air about Ive part mentioned groups believe Ive discovered what special air Conversation interest whats air makes special Very little conversation about modeling can occur Hockey player unless hes also modeler club has little meaning common interest conversation club takes special air special air lasting friendships can take form develop can become very strong passage time conversation about common interests Efforts make uncommon interests common probably futile Uncommon similar interests can peacefully co-exits allow other share special air suppose little explanation order Scale modelers probably cannot reel speed flyers group vice versa can listen other share club duties another knows speed builder might learn new technique Combat guy vice versa After modelers Anyway believe modelers nor modeling would special friendships formed conversations shared believe friendships clubs important asset Maybe its REAL asset Jim Brown Rocky Mountain Aeromodelers Inc Show Light important tools modelers workshop right light especially over-forty crowd Model airplane construction requires construction precision order achieve optimum flight performance cant see exactly what youre doing can expect achieve precision example did ever finish sanding project discover after covering little hills valleys surface culprit probably poor lighting modelers best friend throughout construction finishing natural light kind dont have pay dime What appears tight precise under artificial light often times reveals numerous flaws subjected light heavens Try next building project think everything workshop perfect take uncovered bird ground level window turn piece various stages shadow direct sunlight finished surface given final approval workshop will often reveal numerous small flaws slight variations observable under artificial light have luxury working ground level workshop south facing workbenches almost always flooded sunlight subject wing panel say intense scrutiny have marking pen handy dot areas might require filling repair repeat process until Im satisfied BullPen Sky Corral Newsletter Quickies Finally Airborne Mother Nature certainly isnt cooperating planned events far year season opener delayed week due snow cold did have great turnout May 3rd Black Forest Field several major changes rules year yours truly pleasantly surprised smoothly things went event though started about hour late hard hat rule wasnt problem new walkie-talkies provided Dave Jera Miller worked out just fine communicate pylon cuts flight line new Novice Class well-represented 5 16 entries Hats off stalwart volunteer workers Tom English Harry Lehman Ed Sweeney Frank Tuxworth Steve Woestemeyer guys did outstanding job pylon judges lap counters starter race committee felt workers deserved hearty thanks year worker being presented goodie bag small token appreciation race about own Jack General Patton Donahue scratched before first heat stayed helped us day Gus Go Get Em Gustafson assisted getting things going tear himself away early due something about Broncos Sponsors race Custom Hobbies Aero Lettering ificates Colorado Hobby Productsequipment Lets support businesses support events Mike Delonte have demonstration flight Revlution mini-Quickie racer also did tear-down 2 engines after races determine whether indeed legal Now results 1st Gold Novice 2nd Gold Expert 3rd Gold Novice 4th Gold Novice 1st Silver Expert 2nd Silver Spr Expert 3rd Silver Spr Expert 4th Silver Expert Gino Delonte Aurora Steve Barker Denver Tom Neff Aurora Brian Neff Aurora John Williams Boulder Larry Laughlin Col Doug Beacham Col Gary Johnson Boulder Submitted Jera Miller Front Range Quickie Racing ember 1998 153 THE MAX-OUT cOLoaanoN oflooITheMagP02n Mcna M, ttFLG$ Arizona / California / Guam / Hawaii Nevada / Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone 602 708-0222 E-mail iichh@primenetcom http//wwwama-1 acorn/ama Darwin Barrie Scottsdale Arizona 602 946-8955 Don Goeschl Lancaster California 805 940-6066 Darlene Frederick Santa Rosa California 707 525-88 1 Marc Karpowich Logan Utah 801 752-3639 Brian Nelson Morgan Hill California 408 463-0907 Dave Pinjuv Las Vegas Nevada 702 656-1772 Al Williamson Chula Vista California 619 427-4039 Frequency Coordinators Eloy Marez Santa Ana California 714 540-4935 See ant montha column additional AVPa Coordinatoral Flying Site Assistance previous District X columns Ive suggested three primary objectives national Flying Site Assistance Program 1 Attaining favorable governmental relations public acceptance recognition aeromodeling legitimate viable recreational activity adults families kids 2 development logistical tools resources used local clubs modelers efforts gain access public private properties aeromodeling use partnering mentoring efforts 3 acquisition distribution fiscal resources necessary assist acquisition development retention flying sites fourth no less important element program commitment modeler chartered club work within communities neighborhoods efforts retain existing sites Though will always need new sites sport/hobby grows expands flying site problem compounded loss existing sites displacement local clubs modelers Often loss sites inevitable communities expand encroach upon open spaces necessary safe coexistent modeling operations However too often divestiture aggravated own inattentiveness communities neighbors Granted clubs have secure flying sites less dependent graces community however clubs hobby general can benefit cooperative community relationships clubs dependent upon support community existence field positive relations imperative clubs have already discovered applied techniques gaining community support have reaped benefits retaining current flying sites also gaining additional site improvements cases new site acquisitions individual modeler techniques very simple 1 Fly neighborly aware fly club rules sound problem sensitive neighbors understand sound 2-cycle engine 15000 rpm necessarily music everyones ears 6 oclock morning 2 Treat newcomers guests manner would like treated Remember individual leaning over fence may prominent member community land owner just interested aspiring modeler Take time make welcome share interest hobby open concerns may express 3 advocate hobby interest enthusiasm contagious Speak members community about benefits hobby Participate club activities events aimed building community relations Adopt novice new friend mentor him/her hobby techniques charter club may bit challenging require stanch leadership club officers board members 1 Become actively involved governmental processes affect flying site Attend park board meetings city council meetings and/or meetings county board supervisors Get know representatives let know needs concerns supportive community issue involved offer clubs assistance wherever appropriate feasible 2 Become partner community Adopt school develop cooperative community youth program Partner local charity assist fund raising community programs Get involved community activities such fairs parades community celebrations Conduct open house flying site introduce members community model aviation 3 Maintain vigilance aware threat flying site may come least expect Maintain vigilant program community awareness Ensure field rules protocols create community oriented safe friendly environment ensure rules followed enforced Keep ongoing search new site opportunities work cooperatively other modeling clubs area efforts gain access public private lands Remember site save may own next months column well discuss ways can develop governmental relations public recognition acceptance aeromodeling legitimate viable recreational activity adults families kids However. Till next time . Keepem safe Keepemflyn clubs earning Leader Club status 1997 Tucson Radio Control Club Board Members presented Gold Leader Club certificate club meeting March 18 1998 club meets AZ Air National Guard Ranks Club located Tucson International Airport TRCC very active long standing RC club can see club meetings well attended Receiving award Mary Kennedy L Tim Lilje Roy Iley President Al Mosher Gary Sparks Dave lnskeep 154 Model Aviation 4Associate vice Presidents Woodland Davis Aeromodelers also achieved Leader Club status 1997 presented certificate April 13 1998 club meeting Woodland Davis club has wonderful flying site terrific relationship City Woodland Club meetings held Woodland City Council Chambers Receiving Gold Leader Club Award Forrest Barton President L Jack McAffee Past President Doug Barton Leader Club Chairman •5IkuujLsjwgEjq.jsj Alaska Idaho / Montana Oregon / Washington McCollough President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 97213-0090 503 234-4439 EMAIL vpxi@pacifiarcom Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 15618 NE 56th Way Redmond WA 98052 Al Culver Boa 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkinson 318 Yellowstone Billings MT 59101 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NB 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Reeves Lippincott 4400 Gray Wolt Dr Wasilla AK 99654 Mike Hazel 1073 Windemere Dr NW Salem OR 97304 Brace Nelson 807 B Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Boa 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Snaer 781 Lilloost Ct LaConner WA 96257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave F 814 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 OMAS Aug 8-9 near Banks OR will 17th Annual Fly-In great site paved water ninways good food lots enjoyment Gerald Leake President Marymoor R/C club wrote MAR/C News Bob Benjamin video crew shot video clips some club members project interviewed Lana Mike Henn Herb Bone Ward Emigh Ciarian Thompson Prez Leake bave number other NW modelers interviewed project Paul Walker arguably best Control Line aerobatic flyer wodd other NW U/C fliers also involved have FF members Strat 0-Bats SAIvI-8 could very important piece effort introduce aeromodeling general public Having NW modelers major part big plus Dean Nichols sent some pictures words about Wenatchee Red Apple Flyers first ever Apple Blossom Fly-In held May 3rd past 10 years RAF bave held demo day field conjunction Washington State Apple Blossom Festival would put flight demos explanations bobby public year decided have Fly-In weather cooperated fully perfect day 14 pilots signed pilots able keep aircraft air continuously lOam 4pm lost plane Lloyd Mabrol Flying Lawnmower tbe bit show spectators Lloyd Mabrol gets lawnmower ready bis young assistant holds Dean admits ulterior motive holding Fly-In year wanted show off field About six years ago club decided buy 20 acres theyd using field now own have 60 400 foot sod runway automatic sprinkler system latest addition will storage building/clubhouse Looking west John Radebaughs 1912 Sommer Monoplane first line Note wide open spaces protected pilot stations Looking east note windbreak line trees lush grass Dean notes club plans float fly-in week-end Sept 25-27 Lake Entiat have made arrangements use Entiat city park its camping RV facilities Entiat small town 20 miles north Wenatchee Columbia River Found Bat Sheet NL Strat-O Bats FF club Ted Ballin Editor note reminding us John Crosetto recently elected President Sam-8 has principle liaison person between Free Flight enthusiasts Sam-8 Strat-O Bats Hawks FF FAC Eagles Fort Lewis people getting retaining use Harts Lake Prairie Free Flight owe John great deal efforts Also note Bat Sheet Teds extensive use color very dramatic colorful logo page 1 Teds Picture Page high quality pictures Dave (VTO) Linstrum Gil Coughlin Technicool Trivia effectively uses color highlight draw attention piece de resistance though page titled Celebrity Modelers photograph 1944 shows actor Henry Fonda making adjustment A/J Fireball son Peter watches intently staged family scene Henrys wife Frances daughter Pan Brokaw watch Jane Fonda play kitten Too bad cant get kind publicity today Earl Anne sent following about Harris Lee past 18 years US Scale Masters has under direction principal founder Harris Lee Last fall Harris began fight life cancer November realized battle going take effort asked Earl Aune take National Chairman position did Thursday April 30th 1998 Harris ended struggle peacefully passed home Corona del Mar CA last request reported family Tell guys lieu sending flowers please make contribution Scale Masters dream will live US Scale Masters Assn 21952 Airport Rd Aurora OR 97002 Harris wasnt member Dist XI visited times through work Scale Masters events big part modeling Dist XI several occasions pleasure welcoming Harris events came know him kind gentle person will greatly missed Bruce Hadella President Big Sky RC Modelers Great Fall MT sent update field paving progress According Bruce now have 40 x 520 black top makes very sweet landing patch pull off club came up quarter $17000 cost paving rest loaned two club members will paid back club 6 years Club morale very high theyve getting calls local people interested joining club Great Falls Tribune local paper featuring club field upcoming outdoor features club hopes host some larger regional events future show off new field Carte left Irvin Steinmetz two very active Big Sky club members pose Irvins Skylane sitting new 520 x 40 blacktop September 1998 155
Edition: Model Aviation - 1998/09
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A Mews View HQ See Page 176 Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Emit LE9 W AMAs HistoryPast Present Future John Worth Oops column July 98 issue Model Aviation noted selection Hall Fame tough year because total 72 candidates count wrong really total 86 candidates listed column14 said incredible total 12 voted year means 74 names may carried over until 1999 addition can expect will new names submitted between now deadline next year chances good therefore may have close 100 choose next time around again select dozen next year will further behind process recognizing honoring deserving candidates Sadly could mean may around receive honor person suggests ever selection process needs changed now may best time before situation gets worse Thats enough Hall Fame now Weve harping subject months deservedly too much same subject can self-defeating People may get tired turn deaf ear need Lets hope doesnt happen can improve situation before gets completely out hand So what else happening Well next Celebration Eagles event getting close Its scheduled September 11 12 year Muncie calling Eagles II relating fabulous 1996 event also took place Muncie People still talking about great reunion looks like weve got another great going missed 1996 event ought consider going 98 Besides same famous modeling personalities 1996 coming back again others coming able Eagles its simply matter doing 96 event over again will new people year honors will bestowed As part Year Pioneer recognizing people yet have made Hall Fame particularly deserving special recognition anyway may may know will honored Pioneers Banquet Saturday evening September 12 list will recognized special Pioneer awards night impressive Art Adamisin Betty Adamisin Ed Beshar Bob Bienenstein George Brown Edward Calkin Sal Cannizzo Art Christensen Roy Clough Robert Dailey Robert Dodgson James Duckworth Joe Eberhardt Joe Elgin Bill Evans Burnis Fields Jeremy Fitch John Frisoli Vito Garofalo Leo Garringer Don Godfrey Conrad Hanson Les Hard William Harding Raymond Heit Ed Henry Charles Hollinger Carl Hopkins Robin Hunt Luther Hux Jay Jackson Lawrence Jenno Matt Kania Kenneth Koeppel Harris Lee Robert Leishman Also Alfred Lehmberg Sid Miller Harry Moyer Sr Robert Randall Randy Randolph Robert Randolph Charles Reed III Fred Reese George Reich Frank Rende Francis Reynolds Robert Rich Stuart Richmond Erv Rodemsky Ed Southwick Oba Saintlair Larry Scarinzi Carl Schwab Jack Sheeks Dick Sherman Ed Shipe Charles Spencer Al Strickland Richard Tanis Dick Tichenor Windy Urtnowski Lou Vargo Joe Wagner Mickey Walker Bill Warner LeRoy Weber Lee Webster Robert White Dale Willoughby George Wilson Wayne Yeager John Zaic Joe Zingali addition hope new Hall Famers 1998 will present receive honors along getting Pioneer awards Furthermore will other famous modelers hand because Eagles II will followed next day start annual National Championships Society Antique Modelers SAM SAM members will coming Muncie day two early participate Eagles II events Some will receiving either Pioneer Hall Fame awards Others will simply coming share extra nostalgia weekend will provide people famous modelers also having previously inducted either both other Halls Fame SAMs National Free Flight Society Obviously weekend week following Muncie will swarming modelers have contributed mightily history model aviation could greatest modern-day gathering aeromodeling names can part havent done already start planning requesting special Pioneers information package AMA Headquarters Model Aviation 1UeJINeIFfI gejpp Mike Stokes AMA Education Coordinator 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 As put together months column am surrounded beehive activity coming weekend AMAs Grand Event/Open House will taking place just few weeks US Nationals will kick off four-week run competition events Last month mentioned Clement Germanier work doing school Glenview Illinois Well month can report Clements program latest recipient AMA Youth Education Stipend YES grant point anyone sure what YES grant go about applying contact details sincerest congratulations appreciation Clement Skylarks R/C Club AMA Charter Club 272 program supporting youth education through model aviation past month pleasure spending Saturday morning AMA Museum Art Christensen AMA 200 David Steinberg Both gentlemen trace roots early days modeling Chicago area likes Carl Goldberg among others Today David consultant General Motors tours country speaking GM employees Art retired still active modeling has restored several models AMA Museum delivered replica Ed Lidgards 1940 Class C Rubber Endurance model occasion As usual case such time went too fast education received priceless Below photo model yours truly holding Art Ed gracious enough make donation particular model AMA Museum now hangs public viewing middle May found Greenville South Carolina Pat Hartnesss Joe Nail Memorial annual happening has attended least once fully appreciate what has taken place model aviation list attendees would read Whos Giant Scale RC today year AMA invited set up end Pats hangar conduct make-and-take Delta Dart program youngsters attending along parents invaluable assistance Bob McKay AVP District II wonderful wife Alice able conduct Delta Dart classes Thursday Friday Saturday 150 models built flown during time did limit time morning hours between 9 am noon cant remember times went up roof either hangar storage shed retrieving errant Delta Dart Once again what found particularly intriguing parents responses fact several parents assist building trimming flying models picture below shows intent both mom son building Delta Dart What continues make program successful eyes fact build models fly successfully Pat Hartness build first Delta Dart successfully fly first Science Olympiad featuring Propellor Propulsion Models now history reports have received event surprising success organizers much now process reviewing requirements correcting ambiguous rules As understand first event within Science Olympiad context did have official protest filed throughout entire event special salute thank order Tom Sanders Midwest Products under direction Frank Garcher initiative support provided Science Olympiad Committee Without efforts Propellor Propulsion Model Event would probably have taken place As have indicated previously column schools scored best flights provided students very capable models coached AMA members primarily National Free Flight Society NFFS interested aiding local schools next years planned competition some proposed rule changes sure contact Science Olympiad Committee Tom Sanders Midwest last resort will what can AMA Headquarters provide information often wonder hobby will lead us just what benefits model aviation really recently received letter individual think awful lot letter clipping company newspaper article concerning companys employees company Alaska Airlines article dealt 737-400 Captain Brian Richmond individual sent material other proud papa Stu Richmond article details early youth Brian brother Bruce names very familiar Pylon arena day Brians first contest age eight today Captain flying full-scale jet airliners still retaining contact model aviation through 3-year-old son Brian recently interviewed video used model airplane clubs across country cable TV PBS Additionally BoeingTM company has enlisted him help test $80000 remote controlled prototype airplane put production So really what benefits model aviation can lead case has led walk moon September 1998 143 Til next month t-1i mIVIij u i- sisi U Doug Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 787-7454 Below letter friend regarding problem first magnitude within sport will read letter carefully will see modelers have ongoing need careful about flying habits site rural area careless flying caused trouble need responsible citizens friend said unlucky invented pill would give eternal life would have died day before Until later 44vo ~4O iuA C4 Greensboro NC April 10 1998 latest issue Model Aviation magazine club has Giant Scale fly-in listed May 23-24 1998 Board Directors club cancelled meet due unfortunate circumstances NOT beyond control formal noise complaint filed Guilford County Zoning Planning Board board holds Special Use Permit fly site Although several meetings County offended persons have cooled problem now felt Fly-In such soon after settlement may cause another complaint GRAMS flying field located quite rural area near small town McLeansville Under circumstances can come close losing field result complaint feel other clubs may similar straits good idea start now monitor members flying insist approved expansion type mufflers required AMA Remember neighbors own land sky above have another Fly-In scheduled September 23 please consider coming Thanks Bob Johnson Contest Director AMA 811 336 288-3521 PS Please pass word club may planning come 144 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 01 821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Eaaex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuffin 8 Robinaon Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 03106-1077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001 -2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1 866 WEB SITE have few inquires about District having Web Site just have expertise develop computer whiz willing able develop maintain site District let know will get started COLUMN MATERIAL Contributions colunm always welcome 1 would like have some material helicopter flyers use MS Word type column contributions using software would make typing easier CONNECTICUT MODEL AIRPLANE CLIJB Andy Figlar sent following article pictures about fun fly held April Connecticut Model Airplane Club Stratford CT recently held fun fly group youngsters local Indian Guides Chapter about 11 boys ages 8-11 attendance about half dads too gods blessed event brilliant sunshine sparkling cloudless sky amid weeks rain prior Saturday April 11 1998 Club members turned out assist flight instructor capacity safety officers hot dog rollers event began about 930 Saturday morning ended around 200pm During lunch break Guides entertained flight giant scale Stuka club member Vin Fusco dazzling helicopter show Fred Schneider Chapter 44 president CMAC member Ray Hinds did yeoman work using quarter scale Cub dozens short flights five other flight instructors took about eight short 6 minute flights both dads guides no crashes proud being Club member day gave up Saturday work home make fun event kids TOWN OF FALMOUTH PARADE parade held March 22 1998 honor Colleen Coyne member Olympic Hockey Team won gold medal theme parade youth photo float sponsored Otis Model Airplane Club members float Junior members CHILI FUN FLIES dont know chili refers food weather first photo fun fly sponsored Otis Club Discover flying Club Januaty 1 1998 64 members showed up excellent turn out considering temperature second chili fun fly held Windbusters Club February 15 19981 can say day cold like chili too cold wait around chili Thanks people endure cold provide food events NEW VIDEO new video production AMA will available shortly am going detail video except say footage taken various parts country locations Brunswick Maine Ken MacDonald person represented picture color brochure hope reproduces reasonably well 4September1998 145 Indian Guides Mohawk tribe wait turn buddy box Julius Greenberger buddy box helps Guide fly club president Carmen Luciano assists Members Otis Model Airplane Club Diacover Flying R/C Club chili fun fly January 11998 CMAC past president Bob Hilker flight instructs member Sal Casa spots Manny Pimental John Peterson Wingbusters Model Airplane Club chili fun fly February 151998 Group photo Ray Hinds -scale cub featured plane Float entered Otis Model Airplane Club Youth parade honor Colleen Coyne Ken MacDonald picture new AMA video New Jersey New York Europe Wes De Cou Vice President 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1308 Day 908 221-6899 Eve 908 221-1666 Fax 908 221-9297 decou @ idtnet Dane Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightstoo NJ 08520-4501 Roy Brown USAS AFCENT CMR 460 BOX 585 APO AS 09703 Vince Jollano 16 Shoerrock Rd Rocky Pt New York NY 11778 Ray Jsschkas 59 Livingston Street St James NY 11780 Jawes M Lewis PO 81 Ogdenborg NY 13669-0061 Bob McKay 109W Ederard Sr Iselarr NJ 05830 Dave Mathewson Boo 613 Caroillos NY 13031 Tow Morray 31 Voortrees Orion Booking Ridge NJ 07920 Martens Nikoders 407 WiIton Street Lockport NY 14094 Bitt Poytbress 2 Henrock Goon Soogeroos NY 12477 Adam Battler 41 Perry Aoeooe Lothoro NY 1211S-2433 Terry Tarresoire 101 Sroithtreld Srrdicoo NY 13780-4328 Freqoency Coordinator Los Saater 03 Airyoo Or. Oocego Coonty AirpoO PotIon NY 13869 315 59&6093 May great month progress fronts District II May 28th group concerned free-flight pilots met US Congressman Benjamin Gilman 13-term representative New Yorkrs 20th congressional district discuss potential loss Galeville flying site congressman asked background questions reviewed letters support model aviation such aviation luminaries Neil Armstrong Frank Borman Hoot Gibson listened carefully 30-year history free-flight activities Galeville field instructed aide draft letter Secretary Interior requesting meeting us New York Washington discuss issue further Ill keep posted . Left Right Sid Krivin Jean Pailet Bob Langelius VP De Cou Congressman Benjamin Gilman Pete Ferrara get ready discuss Galeville situation Congressman Gilman Sid Krivin Jean Pailet review presentation Earlier month met Steve Brown president National Aeronautics Association Arlington Va discuss strategy increase awareness federal level inequities inherent statutes currently place regarding change control federal property came up plan uses active participation AMA president vice-presidents get concerns table offer proposed solutions problem seek follow-up face-toface meetings discuss implementation proposed solutions activity gets root cause Galeville problem after Ive chance present concept Executive Council north country comes word via AVP Marlene Nikodem five-club mall show Boulevard Mall Tonawanda NY total 75 models display Ken Smith Niagra County Radio Control Model Flying Club took Best Sport honors Cessna George Northem Flying Knights Hamburg took Best Show Spitfire Best Military awarded Lyman Baker Niagra Sunday Flyers showed Topflight P-47 -Scale pilot-in-training front scale Bee Gee RI Boulevard Mall show AVP Robert McKay wife Alice represented AMA model aviation during presentation 2nd grade class Lynn Crest Elementary school Colonia NJ Bob described history flight pterodactyls present using balsa gliders rubber powered R/C aircraft birds balloons Wright brothers astronauts Bob sparked interest entire class According teacher Mrs Kolb questions continued long after presentation over thanks Alice McKay photos AVP McKay stating facts Second Graders showing keen interest aviation Tad Manske editor WASPS Happen r newsletter Wellsville Area Small Plane Society sent some information about local Allegany County Maple festival held annually Andover NY Since Allegany county very rural club isnt near malls get sport public eye club sets up display Maple Festival held local school past 12 years club has participated event static displays aircraft engines video programs answers myriad questions sign-up sheet annual Prospective Members Fun-Fly later summer year hit show egg-carton glider building forum conducted member Bob Sanders Bob retired professor Alfred State College took idea June 1997 issue Model Aviation Long story short Bob assisted over 200 youngsters getting gliders air stopping supply egg cartons depleted will big time happenin next year Wellsville story shows us club no matter size can have positive impact its community thus furthering goals organization carton Guru Bob Sanders Maple Festival engine display 146 Model Aviation 4Associate Vice Presidents • 1 IT 1 [ss EHIE 1 tU Ohio / Pennsylvania / West Virginia Bob Brown Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Coon Coivorbas OH 43229-2008 614 891-1643 David H Eiiis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Laoes WV 29313-1209 354 776-1408 Neison Gssid 1944 idaho Street Alleolooro PA 18123-8519 610 797-6597 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive Neor Sisolso PA 10972-9449 412 925-3266 Donaid Klnpp 637 Hamilvo Coon Trappe PA 19429-2256 610 4090129 Frank Nell 6042 Nororell Drive Dayloc OH 45449 937 435-9232 Matthew Turnwski RRs3 Boo 294 Dogorood Drive Dromo PA 18222 717 622-0435 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Croobrook Drive PO Boo 801 Moorvee OH 43937-3062 419 893-9537 E-roaiP soislay@glasoc roost Freqoency Coordinator John Cottie 1012 Wyorsiog Avense Potty P00 PA 18704 Phooe 717 287-8970 DISTRICT III WEB PAGE District III finally going have web page exact address will announced near future great deal thanks goes Randy Charles man charge Sysop basic format will allow links clubs page activity listing district charter clubs contacts picture page update AMA Vice President Due various ramifications no guest page commercial advertising will allowed hope type communication will benefit FREQUENCY SCANNER must year frequency problems requests scanner use far above previous year scanners have usage since early spring have proved benefit factor have pointed out lack interference Two main causes interference seem pilot error poor battery maintenance think have radio problem flying site log problems should created Items such time type aircraft radio frequency condition battery packs etc should included frequency problem exists will become evident via data collected AMA scanner can also used Anyone utilizing scanner should remember several other clubs waiting use same piece equipment Please forward scanner quickly possible eliminate hardship others fields should use some type frequency control Make sure person frequency turn Courtesy should extended using channel Dont become frequency hog SKYDIVER RALLY second annual Skydiver Rally being sponsored CORKS Columbus Ohio September 12 & 13 Wally Gitchel catalyst new type RC event guys preparing jump Out perfectly good Telemaster Three Stooges shown hook up position Wally Getchel skydivers ASHLAND CLOUD CHASERS Mansfield Electronic Flyers recently held annual swap meet static display models Ashland Cloud Chasers Ashland Ohio well represented three Ohio R/C Chipmunks Pepsi Chipmunk built Bob Ullman won first prize DCH 1 De Havilland Chipmunk built Jim Miller won second British Army Chipmunk built Willie Daniels won third place Ashlands sharp Chipmunks THE TRI COUNTY WINGSNAPPERS Southeast Pennsylvania mecca flea markets upcoming shows hosted Tn County Wingsnappers AVP Nelson Gould provided clear picture occasion Schueck displays products Mud Duck belongs Gene Miller Flea Market packed hall September1998 147 John Breys Snowbird Associate Vice Presidents George Abbott 8712 Westlake Court Raleigh NC 27613 Home Phone 919 848-6719 E-Mail GAbbott462@aolcom Robert E Babura 117 Otis Dr Severn MD 21144-1130 Home Phone 410 969-9356 E-Mail bbabura@junocom Randy Elliott 103 Virginia Court Pulaski VA 24301 Home Phone 540 980-8461 Office Phone 540 994-2316 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 Owynne Ave Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Home Phone 540 943-1684 E-Mail tlyrrs@ctwcom 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 blissteague@conninccom Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 910 488-5986 District 1V column last month wrote about Flight Raven Bob Verhaeghe has sent some pictures plane will used fly across Pamlico Sound airplane modified version Bill Winters Kmckesjac created 1960s Bob has doing some testing chase boats various prop sizes come up workable situation photo below Bobss wife Louise holding Raven will used flight acruss Pamlico sound believe will happen within next two three weeks will let know what results CLUB CONTACT PERSON some clubs District IV have club contact person listed lives outside state club located some cases club now listed another state listed District lV club does appear AMA District IV Club list sure club contact person listed AMA same state club METROLINA CONTROL LINE SOCIETY Metroina Control Line Society organized 1981 very active AIVIA club Members club actively engaged various control line events ranging local fun-flying southeast regional contests national world championship competitions members have wide range building flying skills always willing help Out fellow modeler tips experiences betterment anothers skills Regular monthly meetings held David B Waymer Flying Field located near Huntersville North Carolina meetings usually flying day fourth 4th Saturday month business meeting 200 pm field equipped two paved circles grass circle during normal flying times contests third paved circle well other grassed areas club proud site acknowledge gratitude Mecklenburg County Parks Recreation Dept operates maintains facility information club contact club Vice President Gene Guffey 1551 Propst Road Morganton North Carolina 28655 MID ATLANTIC RADIO KONTROL SOCIETY photo recent mall show MARKS Club put Salisbury Maryland fellow right club president Keith Banks individual left John Spaulding am sure recognize John District IV Vice President years John still very active modeler Spitfire back left Johns creation Hi John want job back DARE COUNTY RADIO CONTROL CLUB Dare County Radio Control Club has doing lot flying up flying site So vacation area give us call come fly us photo shows some grass strip pit area photo Tom Trimble checking out new concrete lawnmower shed KENT COUNTY AEROMODELERS INC Tuesday May 5th 1998 1 received sad E-Mail note Jim Boatman Dear Chuck am writing inform passing club members George Dumey passed away April 21st heart attack George respected member AIVIA community years some 40-45 years joined Dover Mosquitoes 1968 1969 now Kent County Aeromodelers served several terms club president George instrumental formation East Coast Soaring Society both leader competitor years East Coast Soaring Society later became National Soaring Society served first president new organization also contest director soaring portion 1974 Aerolympics held Lakehurst NAS New Jersey George known Father Apollo Space Suit tenure ILC Dover ILC Frederica lasted some 36 years also product manager Inflatable Products Division ILC ILCs Chief Engineer 1993 awarded NASAs prestigious Silver Snoopy Award 1994 received NASA Public Service Award excellent contributions NASA mission George Dumey friend some 30 yearsa loving husband father great modeler true gentleman will sorely missed INFORMATION Lately have received letters E-Mail asking mention anything column about specific area district club event happened district say something about control line free flight soaring activity rather always talking about R/C activities answer simple dont send information pictures what happening dont expect see column can everywhere district have rely AVPs newsletters receive lot traveling district possible everywhere know everything going Thats enough soap box Now go flying take kid Model Aviation I 11 [ mu 1 t Florida / Georgia Puerto Rico / nina / Tenneasee iVIcNeiII president o corn neffama Associate Vice Presidents Ron Chidgep 3713 Pompano Pensacola FL 32814 Wilhelmina Chihasz 2828 Arbor Place Knoonille TN 37917 John G Cooper 4788 cloister cove Memphis TN 38118 James Atnis 042e Melanod Orion Jackson Ma 38211 Michaet Gregory 300 Rockmont Rd Greenville Sc aeia William T Haywood 4 Robin circle Polep AL 38030 Kart Hensel 383 Oriarmood 042 Meridian MS 39300 Louise tzzo 20e Huorridge Wap Wintersprings FL 32708 Richard Jackson 2118 Thorolee N charleston sc 29400 Chris Joiner 95 Lee Rd 238 ROnnie city AL 38887 Or John Martin 2180 Tigedail Ann Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Pueblo Paso Anninton AL 38208 George Perryman 3844 Lake Ompren GA 30082 Clifford Scholetield 4138 NW 33rd Place Gainesville FL 32808 Melvin Sires 781 ffoardman Rd Aiken oc 29803 Frank Tiano 10300 Estancia Lane West Palm enach FL 33414 Ward Van Dozer 3804 N River Rd Gainesoille GA 30008 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37350 Joseph Minalizzi HC 888 Son 10397 Fajardo Puerto Rico 00738 Preqoency Coordinator Dorothy Fietds 183W Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32148 Phone 904 884-2517 RC Contest Coordinator Kenneth Blackwell 207 W Saedcreek Rd Enterprise AL 36330 Phone 334 347-4721 Display Coordinator Russell Mobety 5838 Woodvalley Rd NE Thomson GA 30824 Phone 708 597-9783 Computer Science Technotogy Expert Tom Rhodes 9 New York ff104 Severly Hills FL 34485 Phone 302 027-0874 302 790-2382 did dumb stupid thing 2 weeks ago put front page club newsletter Dist WEB Included amount money club bank next Treas Report no names wont again Jam loading up clubs WEB Tell Editor Pres mail sheet club info Ill put right Pix month Greenville SC Joe Nall bash AMA Assoc VP Michael Gregory CD Don Lowe Gerald Neel beside Geralds Staudacher S-300-D eng Don AMAs Safety Committee Chmn Now lookie above isnt just flyers come Joe-Nall Fly-Ins families come also Meet entire Hawks family Charliene Hawks Reuben Joseph wheel crib Rachel Nathan Thomas Flyer Hawks has good rooting contingency have ever seen lucky can CD Michael told 462 contestants came over US 5000 spectators 4 days Meet Asst Dist 4 IMAA Event Director John Estlow pretty wife Judith John Kirby McKinneys Asot attended TOP-GUN bash also can prove OK heres proof above Mike Stokes Frank Tiano himself Frank has risen level Grand Vizier Fun-Fly business District V maybe including everywhere hosted 1998 Top-Gun Palm Beach Polo Grounds Earlier year Frank put together model airplane JET powered affair Flagler County Airport Bunnell FL Both ventures have attracted flyers over world Germany Japan name Frank remains humble nice person Dist V Assoc VP Also See disanningly attractive smile nice lady Guess who? AMA Executive Director Joyce Hager snapped TOP-Gun blow-out AMA booth Joyce Rae Underwood booth case unwary prospects drifted first began representing Dist V Council 1972 Joyce already working AMA Hdqrs couple years Today Exec Director may say absolutely perfect position subbed under John Worth yrs knows what Lucky us Yesterday Jackson Mississippi cover important Bryce Blanton Memorial sponsored Mid Mississippi RC Club Hank Cooper CD few winners Meet Bernie Rhines Jackson Bobbie Day Capital City RC hes Pres Dist V Assoc VP Jim Alvis Hany Cusick famous DC-3 model Vernon Montgomery Now meet nice people Jim Luft Emory T-shirt Mrs Dorothy Alvis Jim Alvis again daughter Jennifer Alvis Jennifers husband Marine Pilot gentleman far left Jim Lufts future son-in-law get name Ill run again Pictured below photo Ocone South Carolina Ocone Eagles L-R top Stother Darby Bill Pund Club VP Joe Hardy Jim Maher Jack Grnbbs Louie Freeman Jim Hunt Donzi McMahan L-R front Keith Grnbbs Wayne King Club Pres Tony Thompson Brett Thompson Jim McGuffie George Dunagin Joseph Micalizzi AIVIA Assoc VP Puerto Rico mailed snap some winners recent novice Pattern Event held Roosevelt Roads Naval Base Meet Joseph Micalizzi left Pepe Morales Jr won 1st Rodolfo Sola 2nd Pepe Morales Sr holding 3rd place trophy another Doug Sampson recent Pins Emerald Coast Giant Scalers writes Its 5 yrs since mentioned club column Well? OK Doug Im guilty Ive got 314 clubs Dist other no excuse Get Editor mall frontal sheet can run WEB Meanwhile Doug heres members Steve Smith recent Grand Prize Winner posing model above FAA Aviation Safety Insp Billy Meadows sent last pix below Florida Pattern Assn winners Heins Billy holding Jim Hansens plaque Sportsman Kevin Proodian Advanced Paul Towkach Masters & Annett Proodian holding Jason Shulmans prize FAR September 1998 149 club also built raffled off trainer shown next two pictures Associate Vice Presidents Illinois Dab & Scott Justice 1565 Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 706 798-7242 Hal Parenti 1920 Buckingham 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 317 268-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 -31 08 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Box 308 Burgin 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 MD 64086 816 524-7307 Frequency Coordinator Cal Orr RR 1 Box 1238 Higginseille MO 64037 660 584-6264 Fax 660 564-6285 Webmaster Gary Parenti 11001 Martindale Dr Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 531-9556 htlp//wawcsamiitedu/amadist6findeshtm CONVERSE IN Club #295 1 Converse Flying Eagles RC Club held mall show Marion North Park Mall great deal support mall well local Time-Warner TV station 80 plus planes display judging best being handled Gary Bussell area AVP Steve Margenallo Marion Airport manager Dave Johnson BAA Comments judging team centered around idea too great aircraft Pictures information supplied Gary Bussell first two pictures show some planes judged DOWNERS GROVE IL Club #279 Woodland Aero Modelers held annual January First Fly-In see craziest members club group going ftrst up sky year 1998 following members showed up Zbylut Bob Muffin Fred Fratto Gasy Uman Blake Wunderlich Roger Adams Jack Riddle Chuck Thies George Vikre Ken Long supplied infomrntion pictures years weather extremely windy cold hut never stops hardy group first photo shows Gene Zbylut -start engine bugle warned warm mouthpiece first Members stay close together either help keep warm Bob Muffin gained honor being first air 1998 GRAYVILLE IL Jerry Taylor sent couple pictures clubs flying site located Browns IL didnt tell name club Model Aviation eeting Minutes Available complete copy approved minutes quarterly Executive Council meeting available AMA member request copy most-recently approved minutes will provided no charge Council meets quarterly minutes given meeting approved following meeting Additional copies minutes other meetings $5 shipping handling charge Requests may submitted AMA Administration telephone via fax writing telephone requests dial 765 287-1256 extension 201 210 fax requests use 765 741-0057 $10 minimum credit card orders U] sAIEIIIs]bi Joe Campopiano 3709 SW 4th St Des Moines IA 50315 Bud Gorman Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Joe Hass 5394 English Drive Troy Ml 48098 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Thomas D Lazar 435 Hubbell St Marshall WI 53559-9409 Bill MilIar 712 Grand Ave Petoskey MI 49770 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindatrom MN 55045 Mike Zingery 6496 5 Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Al Schwartz 2787 Fernwood Roseville MN 55113 Ph 612633-2286 East Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville MI 48167 Ph 810486-4800 start months column couple changes need announced first Carl Mohs WI AVP has resigned will moving Florida thanks Carl job well done Tom Lazar has appointed new AVP take Carls place Tom lives Marshall WI member Madison Area Radio Control Society comes highly recommended Over years interests have taken him areas RC including Pattern Jets Sailplanes Quickee 500 Big Birds recently Scale P-38 took place Toledo As boy flew free flight control line models Tom Im sure will excellent job Second Wayne Yeager has resigned Michigan Contest Coordinator has replaced Dennis Sumner lives Canton MI qualifications will published later date Fun group combat flyers belong Calumet Flyers RC Model Airplane Club located near Hilbert Wisconsin have combat session first third Wed night month pilots left right Scott Cordy Jim Rosera Jeff Seymour John Barkhahn Mick Warning Mike Gauuerke Mike Warning Fred Scholz Kneeling Mike Klein Greg Lueddecke Myron Jackson took picture President club Forty aircraft display Livonia Mall Livonia Mi during show sponsored Signal Seekers RC Club Westland 505 visitors entered free raffle win airplane kit engine radio Thanks participation of Club members show great success members photo Ted Schneider Rolland Roberts Conrad Hassa John Paluchniak Thanks Conrad input photos Mid Iowa Control-Liners sponsored Ucontrol combat racing events flying facility Brett Smith Memorial U-control Field Some racers combat models lines laid out waiting turn person center control circle makes some interesting foot work keep lines tangling Scouts Hawkeye District Aviation Camporee held Expo Grounds Ankeny Iowa attended over 400 scouts Harold Hester Sig Manufacturing brought AMA Cubs three building tables Everyone built least flew scout got some stick time buddy boxes courtesy Des Moines Modelairs Other supporters EAA chapters provided flights Army National Guard perfect example can get younger people involved model aviation Photos input supplied Joe Campopiano Dist VII AVP ember 1998 151 Associate Vice Presidents U U] 1zIIILU mum i b i Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico Oklahoma Texas Sandy Frank Vice President 105 N Brazox St Weatherford TX 76086-3207 Phone/Fax 817 599-7131 E-mail xtrank69 @ airmailnet District VIII wAMA-Dist-8org 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 1261/2 SE 35 Oklahoma City OK 73129 405 634-5331 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 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 Vallay 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 AMA glue bonds modelers together daily basis both District VIII contest coordinators Bill Chief compare notes strive schedule best interest modeling activities within District Mr Bill Lee coordimates C/L F/F non-flying non-sanctioned events may reached Route 2 Box 2200 Chandler Texas 75758 903 852-5599 E-mail BillLee@USAC net R/C contest coordinator Doug Chief Powell asked him summarize primary problems bottlenecks occur within event scheduling process now summarizes factors can avoided submitting contest director following sanctioning information applicable events within AMA District VIIITX NM OK AR LA Other areas use other systems During first year District VIII R/C Contest Coordinator have learned lot about actual sanctioning process have also learned number things CDs out submit sanction applications can insure application gets processed accurately expediently possible first thing fill out entire application completely legibly possible will guess what write will call insure what think wrote fact what meant Delay Secondly please make sure include check cover applicable fees incurred application make check payable AMA tf no check enclosed must call hold application until receive check Delay Next please indicate space provided application what second choice date event would times 1st choice date application will conflict other events date area second choice date indicated check date conflicts cases am able schedule event second choice date notify CD second choice date scheduled he/she can plan corrected date event no second choice date indicated conflict exists date requested must call CD acquire new date choice event check date conflicts approve disapprove date Delay note no such thing Rain date sanction rule book very specific proceed case event weathered out Next NOT send application forms AMA Hq simply re-snail mail coordination whereupon snail mail back Delay name title mailing address printed issue MA Competition Directory/Contest Coordinators Along other contest coordinator Mr Lee Next know correct classification event indicate application rule book very specific helpful determining proper event classification unsure call will glad help Otherwise have call once have application coordination Delay CDs should make point have rule book possession make themselves very familiar its contents regarding sanction application am Internet/E-mail enabled find far fastest efficient way handle Contest Coordination problems questions arise Therefore have E-mail address please include application along snail mail address contest directors call fax orEmail during planning stages events check availability dates check events calendar let know right away dates clear events also stress although date clear right will pencil have process applications order receive insure fairness equity cannot hold date anyone unless have paperwork have some discussions about traditional dates events also Although rule book quite specific clear definition application requirements traditional events remains much misunderstanding regarding events Please take time read section become familiar feel event Traditional event Just because always hold weekend does automatically qualify event Traditional recommendation event plan ahead get applications soon possibly can Finally have event cancellation need reschedule event different date please E-mail Fax call directly soon possible reference sanction number will necessary coordination AMA Hq get back As can see things CD can ensure quick accurate processing coordination event applications am provide service folks District VIII help prevent bottleneck AMA Hq event sanctioning try to best ability attention above ability would greatly enhanced benefiting entire district Thanks time attention Doug Chief Powell AMA Dist VIII k/C Contest Coordinator Phone/Fax 940 691-4832 E-mail chi ef@wf net Once again Mr Powell handles R/C events totally Mr Lee handles other modeling activities AMA glue bonds modelers together! Once again please insure club designates Internet liaison contact person listed along chartered club District VIII web site www AMA-Dist-8 org Additionally please include above address newsletter mailing list can keep touch what happening locally area PS idea borrowed last AMA Executive Council meetingit pays advertise club having problems locating space flying site borrow rent lease purchase advertise what need Run classified local paper weekly classified shopping paper solicit some public service announcement print electronic media Tell public what seeking ad word far theres no telling what might catch advertising net chartered clubs very existence depends upon having place enjoy modeling/flying together AMA glue bonds modelers together Flying Fun Fellowship Sandy Frank Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents 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 Williston ND 58801 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Aivada CO 80005 Don Moden 410 Hart St Salina 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 5 Sheridan Denver CD 80226 News Colorado Chuck Etherington writes Lose Model Searching air can often successful locating lost model have able find several models way best chance finding model air same ground 1 have reasonably good line 2 have seen DT believe will DI after having lost sight model has clearly suffered DI failure can go miles will also change directions changes altitudes line model last seen becomes unreliable search area becomes huge technique seems work best air searches fly over launch site out same track line model turn made line two degrees off original fly back launch site back out other side original line search pattern ends op looking like fan The Max-Out Magncent Mountain Men newsletter Just People have little sign workshop says Pilots just PLANE people special air about Im sure statement applies equally modelers started thinking about what makes modelers pilots skaters motorcyclists Ham radio operators US Air Force people other group people think have special air about believe have special air about Ive part mentioned groups believe Ive discovered what special air Conversation interest whats air makes special Very little conversation about modeling can occur Hockey player unless hes also modeler club has little meaning common interest conversation club takes special air special air lasting friendships can take form develop can become very strong passage time conversation about common interests Efforts make uncommon interests common probably futile Uncommon similar interests can peacefully co-exits allow other share special air suppose little explanation order Scale modelers probably cannot reel speed flyers group vice versa can listen other share club duties another knows speed builder might learn new technique Combat guy vice versa After modelers Anyway believe modelers nor modeling would special friendships formed conversations shared believe friendships clubs important asset Maybe its REAL asset Jim Brown Rocky Mountain Aeromodelers Inc Show Light important tools modelers workshop right light especially over-forty crowd Model airplane construction requires construction precision order achieve optimum flight performance cant see exactly what youre doing can expect achieve precision example did ever finish sanding project discover after covering little hills valleys surface culprit probably poor lighting modelers best friend throughout construction finishing natural light kind dont have pay dime What appears tight precise under artificial light often times reveals numerous flaws subjected light heavens Try next building project think everything workshop perfect take uncovered bird ground level window turn piece various stages shadow direct sunlight finished surface given final approval workshop will often reveal numerous small flaws slight variations observable under artificial light have luxury working ground level workshop south facing workbenches almost always flooded sunlight subject wing panel say intense scrutiny have marking pen handy dot areas might require filling repair repeat process until Im satisfied BullPen Sky Corral Newsletter Quickies Finally Airborne Mother Nature certainly isnt cooperating planned events far year season opener delayed week due snow cold did have great turnout May 3rd Black Forest Field several major changes rules year yours truly pleasantly surprised smoothly things went event though started about hour late hard hat rule wasnt problem new walkie-talkies provided Dave Jera Miller worked out just fine communicate pylon cuts flight line new Novice Class well-represented 5 16 entries Hats off stalwart volunteer workers Tom English Harry Lehman Ed Sweeney Frank Tuxworth Steve Woestemeyer guys did outstanding job pylon judges lap counters starter race committee felt workers deserved hearty thanks year worker being presented goodie bag small token appreciation race about own Jack General Patton Donahue scratched before first heat stayed helped us day Gus Go Get Em Gustafson assisted getting things going tear himself away early due something about Broncos Sponsors race Custom Hobbies Aero Lettering ificates Colorado Hobby Productsequipment Lets support businesses support events Mike Delonte have demonstration flight Revlution mini-Quickie racer also did tear-down 2 engines after races determine whether indeed legal Now results 1st Gold Novice 2nd Gold Expert 3rd Gold Novice 4th Gold Novice 1st Silver Expert 2nd Silver Spr Expert 3rd Silver Spr Expert 4th Silver Expert Gino Delonte Aurora Steve Barker Denver Tom Neff Aurora Brian Neff Aurora John Williams Boulder Larry Laughlin Col Doug Beacham Col Gary Johnson Boulder Submitted Jera Miller Front Range Quickie Racing ember 1998 153 THE MAX-OUT cOLoaanoN oflooITheMagP02n Mcna M, ttFLG$ Arizona / California / Guam / Hawaii Nevada / Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone 602 708-0222 E-mail iichh@primenetcom http//wwwama-1 acorn/ama Darwin Barrie Scottsdale Arizona 602 946-8955 Don Goeschl Lancaster California 805 940-6066 Darlene Frederick Santa Rosa California 707 525-88 1 Marc Karpowich Logan Utah 801 752-3639 Brian Nelson Morgan Hill California 408 463-0907 Dave Pinjuv Las Vegas Nevada 702 656-1772 Al Williamson Chula Vista California 619 427-4039 Frequency Coordinators Eloy Marez Santa Ana California 714 540-4935 See ant montha column additional AVPa Coordinatoral Flying Site Assistance previous District X columns Ive suggested three primary objectives national Flying Site Assistance Program 1 Attaining favorable governmental relations public acceptance recognition aeromodeling legitimate viable recreational activity adults families kids 2 development logistical tools resources used local clubs modelers efforts gain access public private properties aeromodeling use partnering mentoring efforts 3 acquisition distribution fiscal resources necessary assist acquisition development retention flying sites fourth no less important element program commitment modeler chartered club work within communities neighborhoods efforts retain existing sites Though will always need new sites sport/hobby grows expands flying site problem compounded loss existing sites displacement local clubs modelers Often loss sites inevitable communities expand encroach upon open spaces necessary safe coexistent modeling operations However too often divestiture aggravated own inattentiveness communities neighbors Granted clubs have secure flying sites less dependent graces community however clubs hobby general can benefit cooperative community relationships clubs dependent upon support community existence field positive relations imperative clubs have already discovered applied techniques gaining community support have reaped benefits retaining current flying sites also gaining additional site improvements cases new site acquisitions individual modeler techniques very simple 1 Fly neighborly aware fly club rules sound problem sensitive neighbors understand sound 2-cycle engine 15000 rpm necessarily music everyones ears 6 oclock morning 2 Treat newcomers guests manner would like treated Remember individual leaning over fence may prominent member community land owner just interested aspiring modeler Take time make welcome share interest hobby open concerns may express 3 advocate hobby interest enthusiasm contagious Speak members community about benefits hobby Participate club activities events aimed building community relations Adopt novice new friend mentor him/her hobby techniques charter club may bit challenging require stanch leadership club officers board members 1 Become actively involved governmental processes affect flying site Attend park board meetings city council meetings and/or meetings county board supervisors Get know representatives let know needs concerns supportive community issue involved offer clubs assistance wherever appropriate feasible 2 Become partner community Adopt school develop cooperative community youth program Partner local charity assist fund raising community programs Get involved community activities such fairs parades community celebrations Conduct open house flying site introduce members community model aviation 3 Maintain vigilance aware threat flying site may come least expect Maintain vigilant program community awareness Ensure field rules protocols create community oriented safe friendly environment ensure rules followed enforced Keep ongoing search new site opportunities work cooperatively other modeling clubs area efforts gain access public private lands Remember site save may own next months column well discuss ways can develop governmental relations public recognition acceptance aeromodeling legitimate viable recreational activity adults families kids However. Till next time . Keepem safe Keepemflyn clubs earning Leader Club status 1997 Tucson Radio Control Club Board Members presented Gold Leader Club certificate club meeting March 18 1998 club meets AZ Air National Guard Ranks Club located Tucson International Airport TRCC very active long standing RC club can see club meetings well attended Receiving award Mary Kennedy L Tim Lilje Roy Iley President Al Mosher Gary Sparks Dave lnskeep 154 Model Aviation 4Associate vice Presidents Woodland Davis Aeromodelers also achieved Leader Club status 1997 presented certificate April 13 1998 club meeting Woodland Davis club has wonderful flying site terrific relationship City Woodland Club meetings held Woodland City Council Chambers Receiving Gold Leader Club Award Forrest Barton President L Jack McAffee Past President Doug Barton Leader Club Chairman •5IkuujLsjwgEjq.jsj Alaska Idaho / Montana Oregon / Washington McCollough President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 97213-0090 503 234-4439 EMAIL vpxi@pacifiarcom Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 15618 NE 56th Way Redmond WA 98052 Al Culver Boa 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkinson 318 Yellowstone Billings MT 59101 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NB 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Reeves Lippincott 4400 Gray Wolt Dr Wasilla AK 99654 Mike Hazel 1073 Windemere Dr NW Salem OR 97304 Brace Nelson 807 B Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Boa 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Snaer 781 Lilloost Ct LaConner WA 96257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave F 814 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 OMAS Aug 8-9 near Banks OR will 17th Annual Fly-In great site paved water ninways good food lots enjoyment Gerald Leake President Marymoor R/C club wrote MAR/C News Bob Benjamin video crew shot video clips some club members project interviewed Lana Mike Henn Herb Bone Ward Emigh Ciarian Thompson Prez Leake bave number other NW modelers interviewed project Paul Walker arguably best Control Line aerobatic flyer wodd other NW U/C fliers also involved have FF members Strat 0-Bats SAIvI-8 could very important piece effort introduce aeromodeling general public Having NW modelers major part big plus Dean Nichols sent some pictures words about Wenatchee Red Apple Flyers first ever Apple Blossom Fly-In held May 3rd past 10 years RAF bave held demo day field conjunction Washington State Apple Blossom Festival would put flight demos explanations bobby public year decided have Fly-In weather cooperated fully perfect day 14 pilots signed pilots able keep aircraft air continuously lOam 4pm lost plane Lloyd Mabrol Flying Lawnmower tbe bit show spectators Lloyd Mabrol gets lawnmower ready bis young assistant holds Dean admits ulterior motive holding Fly-In year wanted show off field About six years ago club decided buy 20 acres theyd using field now own have 60 400 foot sod runway automatic sprinkler system latest addition will storage building/clubhouse Looking west John Radebaughs 1912 Sommer Monoplane first line Note wide open spaces protected pilot stations Looking east note windbreak line trees lush grass Dean notes club plans float fly-in week-end Sept 25-27 Lake Entiat have made arrangements use Entiat city park its camping RV facilities Entiat small town 20 miles north Wenatchee Columbia River Found Bat Sheet NL Strat-O Bats FF club Ted Ballin Editor note reminding us John Crosetto recently elected President Sam-8 has principle liaison person between Free Flight enthusiasts Sam-8 Strat-O Bats Hawks FF FAC Eagles Fort Lewis people getting retaining use Harts Lake Prairie Free Flight owe John great deal efforts Also note Bat Sheet Teds extensive use color very dramatic colorful logo page 1 Teds Picture Page high quality pictures Dave (VTO) Linstrum Gil Coughlin Technicool Trivia effectively uses color highlight draw attention piece de resistance though page titled Celebrity Modelers photograph 1944 shows actor Henry Fonda making adjustment A/J Fireball son Peter watches intently staged family scene Henrys wife Frances daughter Pan Brokaw watch Jane Fonda play kitten Too bad cant get kind publicity today Earl Anne sent following about Harris Lee past 18 years US Scale Masters has under direction principal founder Harris Lee Last fall Harris began fight life cancer November realized battle going take effort asked Earl Aune take National Chairman position did Thursday April 30th 1998 Harris ended struggle peacefully passed home Corona del Mar CA last request reported family Tell guys lieu sending flowers please make contribution Scale Masters dream will live US Scale Masters Assn 21952 Airport Rd Aurora OR 97002 Harris wasnt member Dist XI visited times through work Scale Masters events big part modeling Dist XI several occasions pleasure welcoming Harris events came know him kind gentle person will greatly missed Bruce Hadella President Big Sky RC Modelers Great Fall MT sent update field paving progress According Bruce now have 40 x 520 black top makes very sweet landing patch pull off club came up quarter $17000 cost paving rest loaned two club members will paid back club 6 years Club morale very high theyve getting calls local people interested joining club Great Falls Tribune local paper featuring club field upcoming outdoor features club hopes host some larger regional events future show off new field Carte left Irvin Steinmetz two very active Big Sky club members pose Irvins Skylane sitting new 520 x 40 blacktop September 1998 155