ws View HQ See Page 176 Hall Fame Inductees year 1998 special year Model Aviation Hall Fame Typically five individuals inducted However Year Pioneer climaxed special event held September thirteen deserving modelers added rolls Normally selection committee consists nine AMA Presidents year committee expanded adding Leader Member selected 11 AMA districts Selection Hall Fame honor based service Academy modeling aviation general will discover individuals represent facet hobby/sport including competition administrative support industry thirteen brief biographies follow represent combined total 974 years modeling experience Bob Aberle Bob Aberle Hauppauge New York has enjoyed productive modeling career variety hobby/sport disciplines started 1951 local regional free flight contests now competes RC electric old timer events 28 years has written Flying Models Magazine Included some 2000 pages published material 30 RC designs subjects include designs sport scale racers old-timers etc Numerous articles also graced byline 1985 Bob penned book named Clean QuietA Guide Electric Model Flights publication recognized world wide definitive handbook beginner fast expanding part hobby/sport co-founder Modelair-Tech company dedicated advancement electric powered flight 1980 1983 Bob served chairman AMA Frequency Committee During very important period spearheaded effort led present frequency assignments FCC hoursmany frustrationsmany trips Washington filled time frame cases sheer will determination brought about changes advanced Frequency Committee continues serve Frequency Committee today service has received Howard McEntee award AMA Fellowship Award AMA Distinguished Service Award Bob organized Silent Electric Flyers Long Island Vice President R/C Squadron Jack Albrecht Jack Albrecht Fairfield California began modeling career age 9 San Francisco Using money saved magazine route purchased unassembled Bunch Mighty Midget engine high school 1943 set control line speed records 100-mph range enlisted Army 1944 served South Pacific area Following Army service 1944-1946 continued winning says control line speed Jack attended college studying radio engineering As Army reservist served Korea Following service Jack returned California area became involved radio control 1950s After constructing first hand-held reed system designed Alex Schneider Ed Rockwood Jack began experimenting various other types equipment included up coming digital proportional units such Digicom designed manufactured Don Mathes Doug Spreng over 20 years Jack served member hobby industry association Kraft Systems continued until ceased produce equipment became Customer Relations Manager Airtronics Inc remained until recent retirement 1982 member Frequency Committee Jack assigned task writing staffing plan orderly phase-in 50 aircraft 30 surface frequencies Additionally became responsibility present plan industry still serving AMAs Frequency Committee Jack elected DCRC Club Hall Fame 1975 awarded AMA Distinguished Service Award 1992 added Vintage RC Societys Hall Fame 1994 George Buso George Buso Hyde Park New York has enjoyed aeromodeling almost 65 years early 1930s saw construction Korda type rubber models hand-launched gliders flying contests Syracuse New York area During Navy duty 1946 married high school sweetheart helped chase free flight models 1947 began work control line models designing building Hellcat attended college Having no help him learn fly CL taught himself Ultimately organized club Delhi New York 1952 George made acquaintance Ed Lorenz began experimenting RC ultimately led flying patteru model designed called Configuration III Scale next challenge qualified World Championships did compete lost model five days before event George has very much involved international scale competition scene has served ajudge team manager contest director numerous occasions very important responsibility serving AIVIA s FAI voting delegate 6 years 25 years George produced managed unique Rhinebeck Jamboree event two AMA Superior Service Awards achievement also AMA Fellow having received award 1996 Additional activities included serving Radio Control Contest Board organizing IBM Radio Control Model Club assisting planning Celebration Eagles held 1996 George served years Associate Vice President District II Maxey Hester Maxey Hester Montezuma Iowa brings Hall Fame long history competition activity industry involvement As teenager built flew scores rubberpowered free flight models However World War II interrupted modeling career joined Navy age 17 Following war started both family business finish carpenter Des Moines Iowa until 1953 returned modeling flying control line 1954 discovered RC using single 146 Model Aviation emy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 channel system designed E Paul Johnson 1958 moved reeds flew until 1965 switched proportional Between 1954 1987 flew hundreds local regional national international events both pattern pylon scale competition credentials include 2nd 3rdand 4th place finishes F4C Scale World Championships list national wins far too lengthy list Maxeys list designs includes over dozen scale pattern sport pylon models Zlin Akroat Ryan STA Komet Citabria few number can still found competition circuit today Maxey served contest director both locally nationally charter member first president Des Moines Modelaires RC Club charter member NMPRA 1967 Maxey became plant manager Sig Manufacturing Co Inc Following death Glen Sigafoose companys founder became Vice President always has hands manager very much involved companys operations active air show pilot full scale circuit along wife Hazel fly Sig air force some seven aircraft include three famous Spacewalkers Maxey very active flying youngsters EAA Young Eagles Program Joe Kovel Joe Kovel Woodhaven New York can boast 72 years model flying competition flying days began 1934 both local national events continues fly today RC version very famous 1935 KG Kovel-Grant free flight design Joe has honor having elected Society Antique Modelers SAM Hall Fame During early years model development Joe fortunate able work fly famous pioneer hobby/sport include Charles Hampson Grant Bill Brown Joe published articles Model Airplane News covered wide range subjects including construction various models propellers gas models wing airfoil sections latter included entitled Grant Wing Sections Purpose During course long partnership Joe built number models Grant began 1934 first Patent Model featuring wing segment three flap components activation mechanism recent activity 1988 refurbishing second version Patent Model Joe spent working life aviation Included jobs Sikorsky Aircraft Serversky Aircraft Brewster Aero Corporation B&H Aircraft Edo Aircraft Along way served Navy Squantum Naval Air Station Weymouth Naval Air Station After discharge participated maintenance work aircraft Floyd Bennett Field weekend warriors Vernon Krehbiel Vernon Krebbiel Williamsville New York can recognized through initials VK famous VK Model Aircraft Company initial interest models spurred 1927 Scripps Howard newspaper column entitled Build Fly Model Airplanes led Vein producing scale models Spad Nieuport Polish fighter 1929 advent Model Airplane News provided new source information Coupled creation long relationship Howard McEntee Vein began produce rubber powered flying models scaled up three views found MAN Veins first gas job Flying Quaker powered GHQ engine predictably didnt run replaced Baby Cyclone Model B engine remained possession until recent death true believer theories CH Grant Vein incorporated ideas models designed success events testifies skills After stint Air Force returned family business 1947 married Shirley Freiheit proved motivational inspiration VK Model Aircraft company still flying control line free flight bitten RC bug 1960 Shirley decided create VK line models company soon burst seams shop behind home moved Akron New York spacious surroundings Through Shirleys insistence company concentrated classic scale designs since would never go out date still produced Lew Proctor models today Vern received Cole Palen Achievement Award Rhinebeck work spent years lecture circuit events such Toledo DC R/C conferences Austin Leftwich Austin Leftwich Richmond Virginia brings 65 years modeling background Hall Fame joined AMA 1938 became Contest director 1939 interest spans rubber free flight gas free flight control line RC pattern pylon sailplanes helicopters 1941 obtained Amateur radio operators license order experiment radio control Using homemade copy Good Brothers system flew modified Super Buccaneer Austins competition record spans period 1939 1974 1952 competed member United States World Championship Wakefield team Helsinki Finland holds records variety disciplines national level pylon record model Delta Two resides AMA museum addition Austin set FAI RC sailplane altitude record 1962 1968 set FAI Hydroplane Closed Circuit Distance record Lake Meade York Pennsylvania Austin wrote technical articles Air Trails magazine well material plans Model Builder participated design improvement testing Controlaire Blue Max radio system instrumental developing use nylon bolts wing attachment Over years Austin has served Contest Director number events organizer charter member Richmond Model Club Richmond Area Model Control Club 1958 1985 until 1996 participated member Special Events Contest Board Jerry Nelson Jerry Nelson Hillsboro Oregon youngster age 59 has modeling half century holds private pilots license glider instrument rating also holds A&P Amateur Radio Technician license first place control line precision aerobatics win age 12 Jerry went compete pattern pylon sailplanes scale has designed over 50 RC models Two notable achievements involved developing first fiberglass RC model KA6E sailplane wing span 12 feet Recently created fully aerobatic aluminum 100-inch RC model Currently operates Nelson Aircraft company supplies variety modeling materials Jerry has very active administrative standpoint past RC Contest Board Chairman Over 25 years ago started 40 sized Formula MNPRA racing associations Jerry also introduced turn around pattern event biplanes started IMAC Scale aerobatic pattern association US team member 1963 1965 FAI F3A Aerohatic World Championship competition 1977 served Jury member FAI event Springfield Ohio three occasions Jeny served contest Director famous Tournament Champions Las Vegas Jerry has written numerous articles published plans national international magazines given AMA Distinguished Service Award 1967 recipient Howard McEntee award Currently member Canby Dusters RC club district director IMAA William Netzeband William Netzeband Murrieta California holds commanding position control line community competition wins occurred Navy Carrier Precision Aerobatics Stunt events designs spanned other types models well unique innovative design featured virtually model publication has existed articles features spanned period 1951 1978 Flying wing designs Scared Kitten Fierce Arrow Humbug etc tended change thinking about model design January1999 147 flying featured technical writing Bill served contest event director number national events also organized Double Cola Model Airplane Club 1953 Joplin Model Airplane Club 1958 Significant contributions industry resulted following Bills being hired Testors Corporation 1959 remained company until retired during tenure took highest priority design produce ready fly models average 10-year-old could successfully fly result program produced high level exposure hobby/sport Over years Bill member some 10 different clubs served officer positions well newsletter editor during management activities 1958 national Control Line Stunt event developed elimination system still used National International competition today Frank Parmenter Frank Parmenter Georgetown Texas joined AMA 1939 during year won first large contest prize $5000 large sum time four occasions member FAI World Championship Wakefield team Additionally attended other championships supporter assisted team members participated PAl power Wakefield selection contests 1953 through 1986 Frank recognized able ambassador aeromodeling whether competitor supporter position NACA later NASA also afforded additional opportunity serve outstanding influence Along holding number National records served Contest Director large events contributions AMA fund drives FAI team support National Free Right symposium activities significant Frank organizers Brainbusters group played important roles AMA activities especially during World War II years served AMA District IV Vice President 19471948 interesting note Franks significant almost invisible contribution free flight activity development stab-tilt concept controlling glide direction free flight models process has minimal effect power pattern important producing excellent flights earliest designs 1940 selection Charisma NEFS model year 1973he has added much hobby sport Len Purdy Len Purdy Oakwood Georgia takes great pride holding AMA number 129 original number obtained joined AIvIA year took over NAA its forerunner As 12-year-old became engrossed aeromodeling after winning first contest 1933 passion modeling evidenced through flying participation Contest Director fact instrumental formation clubs also responsible creating system selection Unites States FAI teams through use local competitions eam points select participants final Masters event Over years Len operated three different companies related model activities first established 1955 Ectron Products devoted manufacture RC escapements 1960 Ectron evolved Cobb Hobby Manufacturing Finally 1964 business moved Oakwood Georgia name became Lanier RC contribution Lanier RC hobby/sport cannot overemphasized Sensing potential modelers lacked skills desire build wished fly Len began producing line models now referred ARF Almost Ready Fly Between 1964 1978 almost 150000 models sold 16 different model types ability repair dinged wing continue contest demonstrated time again two occasions Lanier models used Jim Whitley Jim Kirkland win international events models being produced yet today under Lanier name after Len sold company 1980 Art Schroeder Art Schroeder Spring Hill Florida counts 62 years modeling activity life Beginning age 8 progressed through stages modeling activity before becoming involved RC 1952 became active pattern competitor 1960 continued through 1987 designs such Eyeball Migiball Eyelash published kitted Art held administrative positions throughout years both nationally internationally included such AMA activities District II Vice President Chairman AMA Scholarship Committee Aerospace Educators Council Contest Director international level served FAIJCIAM Youth Education Committee editor founder ClAM Flyer press liaison 1994 European Scale RC Championships Art perhaps best recognized additional prowess columnist variety publications including Model Airplane News Model Builder American Modeler foreign publications served editor Model Airplane News between 1970 1984 Air Age hook Giant Steps Over years served ad copywriter numerous modeling finns Additionally services employed consultant firms such MRC Cass Engineering J&J Span Aero Sig Top Flite found time write appear TV film Scaling Heights produced Ylies Radio Helsinki Finland serving flight demonstrator able pilot scale model Pius formation full-sized craft became first American fly American RC radio model Soviet Union 1979 George Steiner George Steiner Sacramento California stimulated develop modeling career saw Amelia Earhart take off famous ill-fated flight After few active years enthusiasm waned rekindled until 1965 discovered table full Comet Megow models flea market took him hobby shops discovered early simple electronic equipment Since vocation electronics soon became involved end reports 52 straight weekends crashed before finally achieving first non crash flight model flew away Becoming involved sailplanes devised simply constructed winch launching featured rolling pin Ford starter motor 1n1971 1972 using Graupner Cirrus took first place distance speed contests 1976 achieved level 4 LSF interest turned radio design development 1978 created programmable transmitter reversing rate switches Though provided boards several people built became deeply involved AMA activity 980s becoming Frequency Coordinator performing transmitter checking Nats joined Frequency Committee 1985 work committee has invaluable promoted concept purchasing checking equipment now use deeply involved testing necessary 80 channel frequency introduction has called consultant various frequency matters involving interference concerns articles have appeared regularly RC Modeler since 1974 1996 authored published book Z Radio Control Electronics Journal Georges pet phrase problem develops requiring Frequency Committee deliberation action No Problem does job Keith Storey Keith Storey AMA #9 Los Angeles California brings Hall Fame story model dedication importantly model promotion involved free flight gliders rubber powered models prior World War II competition career began first Nats 1946 1947 1949 placed first four control line speed event held Nats During East-West Challenge meet held St Louis Keith won various events set new AMA records Keith started First Speed Team 148 Model Aviation club 1946 group originated concept Team Race Goodyear look-alike designs later became prototype concept RC Pylon racing began selling concept pylon Eastern Midwestern modelers magazines pylon established event Nats 1957 Keith won three times Plans Gold Rush III published 1962 featured innovative ideas emphasizing among other things special bellcranks differential aileron travel 1953 Keith elected President AIvIA signaled change modeling life competitor administrative promotional concerns During 1950s became associated Disney Studios Burbank resulted serial theme TV segment Mickey Mouse Club program fourpart serial featured boy wanted airline pilot girl dreamed being stewardess Keith assisted producer Sterling Silliphant modeling aspects using FAST club members equipment Ultimately starting 1955 became Disneyland employee performer Tomorrow/and flying eight shows day seven days week job hiring crew setting routines announcing flying continued two years number other activities filled what little time left included performing helping club field acquisition such sites Sepulveda Basin Whittier Narrows Mile Square 70s suffered burn out However 1990 urge participate returned Storeys story continues Additional Inductees addition preceding thirteen members elected Hall Fame 1998 selection committee has voted include past AMA presidents roll date Keith Storey living past president already included list Additional Presidents now deceased year include AMA # 3 Edward Roberts AMA # 5 Everett Angus AMA # 8 Frank Bushey AAIA #15 Howard Johnson A/VIA #20 John Grigg Model Aviation Hall Fame Academy Model Aeronautics salute deserving individuals welcome contribution hobby/sport aeromodeling ing erving taining Joe Beshar Coordinator 198 Merritt Dr Oradell NJ 07649 Fax 201 261-0223 Tel 201 261-1281 members interested flying sites AMA Eying Site Program underway process establishing network volunteers serve means communicating geographic locations possible least state network will consist volunteers interested joining effort acquiring flying sites well preserving have will addressed Eying Site Assistance volunteers responsibility simply keep abreast going ons his/her area reading newspapers watching listening news along keeping touch whomever necessarypolitically socially etc matters conducive flying sites passing information Eying Site Coordinator clubs area Volunteers register Eying Site Coordinator above addressed search flying site volunteers ask everyone make membership aware task opportunity serve volunteer carrying message fellow members encouragement verbally inclusion publications high priority objective support future aeromodeling Club Prepared Alternate Flying Site William H Huebner President Lakeland Aeromodel Club Lakeland Aeromodel Club North Arlington NJ flew over 20 years site east town Hackensack Meadowlands excellent place fly seemingly good long-term prospects area used over-fly zone largest landfill sites north central New Jersey fell under control Hackensack Meadowlands Development Commission HMDC 1995 private firm contracted use open areas top landfill compost leaves collected surrounding communities commercial purposes 1996 HMDC agreed allow contractor erect building composted material could bagged rather truck out offsite facility flat area around flying site ideal building paved runway ready-made parking lot employees cars Lake/and asked leave hunt should noted northern New Jersey very densely populated areas already developed generally have topographical problems also prevent use much anything Members scoured surrounding communities large tracts open land whether commercial public privately held HMDC contacted determine whether other areas around landfill could used proved accessible National Parks Department contacted As part search effort very comprehensive written proposal document prepared Executive Committee comprised Edmund Manger President William Huebner Vice-president Angelo DeFilippo Secretary Victor Bock Treasurer clearly described hobby benefits hobby participants national organization clubs goals goals national organization demographics members safety issues former notable members potential benefits property owners flying site requirements proposal used potential site owners sell needs Rather quickly thank goodness efforts resulted obtaining permission build flying field small portion community recreation field/recycling center neighboring town Lyndhurst fact over-fly area under jurisdictional control same HMDC effectively guaranteeing no development land HMDC readily agreed letting club use airspace new site potential better old especially since no houses within miles likelihood less vehicular traffic under over-fly zone no stray dump trucks Onto parade however little rain falls new site means greater interaction town officials occasional presence sporting activities behind flying areas attendant kids around ah yes . opportunity nearby highway Wanting create improve paved runway old site adding intersecting runway crosswind landings membership used treasury two rounds assessments couple very generous benefactors raise funds Unforeseen delays business failure paving contractor additional work bury light poles planned town would interfere landing approach drove costs above financial resources available additional revenue raising ideas investigated including commercial loans loans members further assessments fundraisers grant proposals Former District II VP Joe Beshar member club strongly suggested raising financial problem national organization newly elected District II Vice-president Mr Wes De Coo contacted joined club monthly membership meeting get acquainted us organization found him genuinely interested fact joined us Holiday meeting actively participated festivities Wes suggested draft loan proposal AMA outlining situation financial dilemma specific need funding total comprised January1999 149 relatively small percentage overall expense describe site-plan demonstrate financial ability club repay loan Wes brought proposal Executive Committee AMA financial committee reviewed panposal offered club $600000 loan repaid low interest rate offer line proposed repayment schedule based dues anticipated new member enrollment over 18 months Since first time such endeavor did have homework prepare budget estimates project future revenues prepare present arguments monies needed Additionally Wes De Cou worked behind scenes lobby us AMA advocacy efforts truly commendable work really paid off very quick turnaround Club officers several members signed promissory note business Someone has take responsibility accountability yes liability repay loan Just remember being business-like made very easy AMA say YES Club membership dropped 110 less half two years transition reconstruction new flying site combined loss another smaller local clubs flying site has increased membership just over year 80% loan has repaid infidi time want thank AMA involved officers officials Wes De Cou Joe Beshar Matty Ruzzo Lyndhurst Public Works Department Paul Passamano Lyndhurst Parks Recreation Department mayor town council Lyndhurst course others numerous mention justice forgetting someone help support Finally clubs have demonstrated need funding have wonderful additional resource Contact Flying Site Assistance Coordinator Take time think through what need would use resources ability club repay make request AMA help found proposal worked very well provided AMA information show whys need money hows would repaid what projects money would used whos responsible officers members assure fiscal responsibility made like business proposition rather like kids asking Dad some money turn made easy AMA evaluate request see value loaning money return investment accountability funds Remember like bank loan club must able show adequate credit worthiness unlike dealing bank AMA understands what need want lastly expect AMA fund entire project club must shoulder substantial part cost directly will demonstrate greater local commitment project have excellent resource AMA now Joe Beshar recently assumed position flying Site Assistance Coordinator AMA would like extend sincere congratulations new position S Mike Stokes AMA Education Coordinator 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 As will last column Model Aviation have procrastinating would go about writing what say past year have enjoyed being Education Coordinator Academy Model Aeronautics involvement have meeting youth-oriented educators modelers across United States still feel have has received education grown experience personal thanks Joyce Hager Jay Mealy giving opportunity months column will ways just like ones before will deal what happening around country dedicated folks make hobby sport what today work young people will start another YES Youth Education Stipend grant recipient Again continuation existing program Minnesota Radio Control Soaring Society Bloomington Minnesota actually late getting request school year begun third September Congratulations MRCSS members wonderful work continuing Washburn High School Minneapolis October column reported Lake Orion Middle School Michigan received YES grant Harold Reuter mentor program recently sent letter included newspaper article progress program sort community involvement looking make public aware Academy Model Aeronautics members what they/we have offer Harold made point latest letter importance timing recognition main point being dont keep exploits yourself Let us know what doing might share pride entire membership Thanks Harold wish continued success best luck Lake Orion Middle School Dragon Fliers program recently conversation longtime friend actively engaged preservation military aviation history Dino Digiorgio man passion mission Dino founder World Miniature Warbird Association charter preservation military aviation history through Scale model aircraft As part charter group youth activity involvement issue past June Dino officiated organizations banquet presented 10year-old Paul Sitler cadet wings making him Junior Air Cadet World Miniature Warbird Association So young man recognition Turns out Paul started flying RC Giant Scale ripe old age 9 after two years sport-flying smaller stuff Paul dad Bill Sitler teamed up build Dick Sarpolus-designed Mustang Paul eye turns out dad own quick let young Paul burn up skies duo completed project time Paul fly Mustang Fall warbird meet Imlaystown NJ addition Paul flew Mustang two other meets last fall Paul later entered Mustang Junior Category 98 WRAM Westchester Radio Aero Modelers show took second place Pauls dream get involved Junior Cadet program turns 14 attend Air Force Academy day Air Force pilot Lofty goals anyone 10-year-old get impression will achieve past week received latest revision rules next years Science Olympiad competition courtesy Tom Sanders As have reported previously year first attempt Propellor Propulsion model airplane competition few ambiguities rules have cleaned up clarified 1999 copy rules contact Tom Sanders Midwest Products 800 348-3497 wrapping up month want take opportunity thank members AMA Education Committee have given unselfishly time talents Without commitment past year job would have impossible others have also helped educate past year Among Dick Baxter Bob McKay JJ Levine Alice Noble CAP Tom Sanders Charlie Bauer Ed McCollough Sandy Frank Dave Gish Chief Powell too name heartfelt thanks 150 Model Aviation Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 787-7454 Recently privileged babysit two granddaughters Just before dinner started discussing food what might eat meal Angie four year old very talkative asked Granddaddy know what cant eat breakfast response No what cant eat breakfast Angie said lunch dinner Now told four-year-old joke Speaking food too often free meal like cheese mouse getsit has trap attached Below schedules income expenses 1997 1996 Nats bottom lines indicate swing $20892 excess expenses over income 1996 $4462 excess income over expenses 1997 $25354 swing Having event Muncie saves lot money am sure know indoor events held Johnson City Tennessee careful Look expenses shows several items off-site event location causes Site rental officials travel expenses largest two Read enjoy THE ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS INC SCHEDULES OF NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP CONTEST REVENUE AND EXPENSES YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 311997 AND 1996 1997 Revenue Entry fees Trophy sponsorships Souvenir sales net Miscellaneous Amount Percent $ 32863 1503 5133 671 8 18% 37 128 17 1996 AmountPercent $ 44961 1250 630 JLZ4Z 925% 26 13 36 Expenses Planning meeting Officials fees travel lodging uniforms Staff expenses Trophies Cars trucks trailers Equipment rental other Contestant supplies Site rental Officials parties awards Supplies services other Telephone Miscellaneous .A2Ifl 1000 2458 6064 128 11547 487 1500 324 5290 67 4926 75 61 151 03 287 12 37 08 132 01 123 01 71 7384 17095 305 22096 417 6766 741 5050 577 5766 68 887 Excess deficiency revenue over expenses 1000 152 352 06 455 08 139 15 104 12 119 01 67 1430 $ 4462113%$ 20892430% Until Later ary1999 151 IConnecticut / Maine / Massachusetts / New Hampshire / Rhode Island / Vermont Don Krafft Vice President Duxbury MA 02331-1828 P0 Box 1828 781 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 AlIen Road Billerica MA 01 821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuffin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 031 06-1077 Richard Sherman 30 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1 223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1866 NEW ENGLAND SCALE MASTERS QUALIFIER Woodstock Airport Ct used first time event good location runway quite rough supposed have re-surfaced weather caused delays dune time understanding first five expert class qualified go Scale Masters held Ohio five Ray Labonte Tom Kosewski Ed Estabrook Lloyd Roberts James Russell Following some pictures event Model Aviation 4The Judges l-r Charlie Nelson Jim Parker Harvey Hjelm Chauncey Dance Richie Roberts Don Krafft Expert winner Ray Labonte receiving trophy Jim Sbrogna Lloyd Roberts 4th expert Lloyd flew Flybaby modeled after once owned Gus Deltwas dog Max Gus familiar sight contests New England Max usually close few airplanes lined up spectator viewing Mitch Buckley Junior entered mother made trophies EC Meeting Minutes Available complete copy approved minutes quarterly Executive Council meeting available AMA member request copy most-recently approved minutes will provided no charge Council meets quarterly minutes given meeting approved following meeting Additional copies minutes other meetings $5 shipping handling charge Requests may submitted AMA Administration telephone via fax writing telephone requests dial 765 287-1256 extension 201 210 fax requests use 765 741 0057 $10 minimum credit card orders General Skyfarer built Moe Gionfriddo about flown Harvey Thomasian CD Jim Sbrogna observes Nick Ziroli Jr Won Airtronics Radio • U kid [tilE 11 1Cb New Jersey/ New Vorkl Europe Wes De Cou Vice President 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1308 Phone 908 221-1666 Fax 908 221-9297 decou@idtnet Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hrghtstowo NJ 08525-4551 Roy Brown USAF APCENr CMR 485 000 eec APO AC 09703 VinceJoliano teeharrrrock Rd Recky Pt New Yew NY 11778 Ray Juschkus 59 Lioingotorr Street St domes NY 11780 James M Lewis P081 Ogdeoborg NY 13889-0081 Bob Mckay tOO W Edward St belay NJ 08830 Dave Matbewnon Boo 8t3 Cemillus NY t353t Tom Marray 31 voorhees Drive Booking Riden NJ 07820 Marlene Nibodem 407 Willow Street Lockyort NY t4094 Bill Poytbress 2 Hemlock Court Sougeeies NY t2477 Adam SaltIer 41 Perry Avenue Lethem NY 12110-2433 Tarry Tarrenoire tOt Smithield Dr Endicoft NY t3780-4329 Freqoency Coordinator Ion Seater 03 Airyon Dr Cowego County Airport Fulton NY t3089 3101 098-8003 Early July AVP Robert McKay longtime modelers Don Post Sal Cannizzo gave indoor R/C demonstration Somerset County 4-H Broken Props Club Coupled rubber-powered demo club got few months back kids now primed year-round flying activities Don Post showing 4-H club convert gym flying site pictures different events shown web site wwwamadistrictiiorg Check out Once again Im happy report articles have come field large numbers Ill use space month get caught up . AVP Marlene Nikodem comes word summer filled interesting flying events May Yes know long ago May Niagra County R/C Model Eying Club hosted second annual John Grigg Memorial Sailplane Contest John will recall past President AMA predecessor VP District II Jim Roller Bill Wegmen Pete Fiorentine finished 123 Unlimited class Roman Paryz Ill Wegman Roller came out 123 Standard class Bob McClure Radio Control Club Rochester RCCR submitted some pics contest web site Marlene CDd event Speaking RCCR hosted Ray Edmunds Memorial Air Show Fun Fly early June Im catching up event CDd Jeny Joseph saw 43 contestants bring 75 airplanes far away Saratoga Demonstration flights put combat flyers Jim Warner Rodney Boatman George Hartman Mike Daly glider demo handled Bill Wegman Don Ogren wowed crowd flying lawnmower RCCR wives treated everyone great meal after flying festivities late June five local RC clubs participated Niagra Air Show held Niagra Falls Air Base Navy Blue Angels big draw model aviation got significant amount attention Members Wings Rotors Brauer Aviators Hying Knights Aircrafters Niagra County R/C Model Hying Club spent hour day showing skills RC pilots addition 42 models displayed hangar space allotted model groups Over 200000 folks enjoyed show base commander impressed model display has already extended invitation participate show next year Demonstration aircraft Niagra Show Static display hangar Niagra Also June heard World Miniature Warbird Association product tireless efforts Dino Di Giorgin its first event WMWA accomplished following 98 pilots registered 168 aircraft 9 WWII pilots attendance honored event banquet including two original Tuskegee Airmen well 109G pilot 7 countries represented participating pilots Good spectator attendance great time attended highlights 11 year old Paul Sifter showing some old-timers really isnt too tough fly giant scale P 51 windy conditions . seven times expect see lot organization Paul Sifter preps P-S 1 WMWA meet Two Tuskegee Airmen take action WMWA meet Emil Cassanello Long Island comes word Scale Masters qualifier held August Im closing Skyhawks field Manorville Nick Ziroli Sr took 1st place P-38 Emil Cassanello Sal Urcivoli took 1st Team Scale Fokker EIII Ron Prestin Bob Allen placed 2nd 47 Thunderbolt P-47 done Col Francis Gabby Gabreskis colors Gabby lives Long Island attended meet Emils invitation Also attendance Me-I 09 pilot Gottfried Dulias Emil says Gabby Gottfried have lot common both Aces flew top fighter planes both crashlanded behind enemy lines prisoners war Gabby released war ended Gottfried spent three years after war before released stories tell ary1999 153 Associate Vice Presidents Don Ogren flying lawnmower Ohio Pennsylvania West Virginia Bob Brown Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 E-mail amadiii@penncom Associate Vice Presidents Mike earbee eset Calgary Coart Colorobos OH 43229-2008 etd 991-1643 David H Ellis 5261 DeW5 Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-12SS 304 77e-140e Nelsen Gould 1944 Idaho 5teet Allentown PA lel os-ears eta 797-ess John Hathaway 102 Woodrnnrn Drivn Nnw Stanton PA 15672-9449 412 925-32e6 Donald Klopp 637 Harnlton Coort Trappe PA 19426-2256 610 409-Or 29 Frank Nell 6042 Norwell Drioe Dayton OH 45449 937 435-9232 Matthew Turowaki RR93 Boo 294 Dogwood Drine Drown PA 18222 717 e22-0d35 Joseph S VIals5 1391 Cranbtook Orion PO Boo 951 Maomee OH 43537-3062 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Anenan Forty Fort PA t970d P5one 7t7 267-6970 Internal club problems Are group intelligent individuals focused enjoyment hobby bunch children squabbling over anything can think Over period several years clubs often meet demise because internal factions ruin Dont let happen club Stagnation within club breeds trouble What club doing future Are events activities planned Capitalize winter doldrums develop something positive Donrt wait until something needed build treasury Establish goals strive meet ALLIANCE BALSA BEES very worthwhile club activity provided report William Peel III secretary Alliance Balsa Bees late Spring Alliance Balsa Bees sponsored youth activity Cub Scouts local Pack 125 meeting over twenty scouts built own Sig Delta Dart club purchased AMA. first model airplane parents attendance Im sure fun brought Goldberg Eagle 63 use demonstrator aviation fundamentals portion project showed radio control unit worked effect would have flight also explained demonstrated Bernoullis Principle kids knew plane really flew Most scouts went away better understanding model full scale aviation Later same week invited come out club field Barber Airport first thing did trim out Darts done held mass launch moment air full Delta Darts laughter children Tom Erb put helicopter demonstration simply amazed kids father showed interest getting model helicopters talked Tom about information Next John Werne put aerobatic demonstration Solution X really got scouts attention got see big plane up close kids seen pictures models never seen fly pulled out trainer kids fly used Buddy-Box explained worked line chance fly formed quickly scout chance fly Most kids put death spiral some showed knack As put plane away overheard some fathers say would take down U-control models hanging ceilings fly Summer feel can get just kid father interested hobby work effort put out well worth see Im also Contest Director father two sons have started flying year personally invited come out Nite-fly Big-Plane Fly have open door policy junior wanting learn fly same afternoon Forrest Barber opened up airport scouts gave hour long tour hangers showing different types airplanes scouts eating snack sky divers local jump school landing big X front kids loss local flying fields community involvement almost must have seen several clubs lose fields because lack communication Most people see hobby just noise After visit parents both sides left better impression other club hearing some grumbling about noise have open house type fly-in invite public Invite fly buddy-box system will surprised response will get Probably best way show interest public involve kids Sponsor youth group either church scouting will automatically involve parents effort put forth now may just save field later down road Thanks fine report Mr Peel Im sure Alliance Balsa Bees will see benefit Model Aviation est Barber shows flight controls gyrocopter TEST SI John Peel Aeronca Champ wing rib Mass launch Delta Darts William Peel Ill scouts fly buddy-box Delaware / District Columbia / Maryland /North Carolina/ Virginia Chuck Foreman Vice President 412 Pine Cone Ct Kill Devil Hill NC 27948 Phone 252 441-5855 Fax 252 441-6554 cforeman@modelaircraftorg Associate Vice Presidents George Abbott 8712 Weatlake 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 E-Mail moultona@mindspringcom Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Ave Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Home Phone 540 943-1684 E-Mail flyrrs@cfwcom John Stare 826 Marl Pit Rd Middletown DE 19709 Home Phone 302 376-7154 E-Mail vrcs38@aolcom Bliss Teague 625 5th Ave SW Hickory North Carolina 28602 Home Phone 828 324-2164 Office Phone 828 733-9228 E-Mail blissteague@conninccom Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 910 488-5986 Lots input column month way photographs think can get lets give try first photo shows some cubs entered Central Carolina RC Modelers first annual Cub Day July 18th 1998 photo sent Bob Babura AVP Maryland shows two participants Indian Creek Youth Aviation program adjusting models engine Notice proper safety procedure flight preparation photo taken Skyline Flyers R/C Club field shows Jack Fetters Miss Fortune X OS 10 powered RIC free flight Jack member Northern Virginia RIC Club L photo shows Jack Lewis latest creation Dewoitine D 520 1/12 scale 704 combat ship Chuck Foreman next two photographs taken Triangle Skymasters 4th July Celebration first shows some planes brought celebration Bill Mitchell David Miller get Bills Magician ready flight Hampton Roads R/C Club members provide second annual air show local elementary school Lots kids having fun school principal John Sammons turn buddy box last photo shows what like Take kid flying Dewey Mann teaching William Crosseup art using buddy box Thats month like last photograph shows Go take kid flying ary1999 155 • kid [ au 1 1 Alabama / Florida / Georgia / Mississippi / Puerto Rico / South Carolina/Tennessee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Phone 12051322-2127 FAX 205 252-2654 E-mail iemcneill@junocom WEB-PAGE hsp//wwwscotlnet/ama Associate Vice Presidents Roe Chidgey 3713 Pompano Or. Pensacola FL 32514 Wilhelmlna Chihasa 2826 Arhor Plane Knoxville TN 37917 John G Cooper 4788 Cloister Cvoe Memphis TN 35118 James Alnis 5426 Meiwood Orive Jackson MS 39211 Michael Gregory 305 Rockmont Rd Greenville SC 29615 William T Haywood 4 Rohis Circie Pole AL 36530 Karl Hansel 383 Briarwood 842 Merioian MS 39305 Louise lao 296 Huntridge Wap Winteispriegs FL 32708 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornien N Charleolon SC 29405 Chris Joiner PG Evo 4469 Columbus GA 31804-0468 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Pueblo Pass Aeniston AL 36206 George Perryman 3644 Lake Smprna GA 30082 Clifford Scholefield 4138 NW 33rd Place Gainesville PL 32606 Melds Sires 781 Snaidman Rd Aiken SC 28803 Frank Tiano 10300 Estaxcia Lane West Palm Beach PL 33414 Ward Van Dazer 3604 N River Rd Gainesville GA 30506 Lee Wehater 1505 Sycamore Maschnster TN 37300 Joseph Micalizzi HC 866 Boo 10397 Fajardn Puerto Rico 00738 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fields 183W Slrickiand Rd Interlachno FL 32148 Phvee 18041 684-2517 RC Contest Coordinator Kenneth Blackwell 207 W Sanacreek Rd Enterprise AL 36330 Phnve l33l 347-4721 Display Coordinator Russell Mobely 5636 Wsvdvaiiep Rd NE Thomson GA 30824 Phone 17061 h87-9783 Computer Science Technology Espert Tom Rhodes 9 New York Blvd Beverip Hills FL 34488 Phene 13521 527-0674 13521 795-2362 West Ala Aero-Modelers Club President Joe Robinson invited 2nd Annual Fly showed up 70 airplanes flown Joe also Tuscaloosa City Engineer everybody obeys 2000 spectators Wait minute children running picture above? man apparently chasing them? running from? Are escaping? serious necessary can call out entire West Alabama Aero-Modelers Club Northport City Police Dept Alabama National Guard children may need help WEST ALA AERO Club spends great deal time teaching young flyers above Jeff Gracer Club Pres Joe Robinson Scott Barron Lee Markham transmitter nice club Mississippi Coast RC Club President Charles Cox serious heart surgery TAILDRAGGERrrClub Newsletter Editor Jim Fields reported Charles came home came down staph infection go back hospital again looked up staph dictionary shun staphylococcus Gram-positive spherical parasitic bacteria causing infection etc Charles behalf everybody District want get well immediately havent got time hospital heart infection stuff club needs District needs want better report next month Frank Hodson 11283 Chelsia Lane Hampton Georgia 30228 wants C02 competitor District V contact him regarding AMA rules changes Frank means business want meet Americas top News-letter Editors Ed Rouisse left standing Club Treasurer George Walker Both belong Clearwater Florida Pinellas Eying Club would like say thanks Ed No detailsjust thanks! Steve Motley Publicity Chairman famous Remote Control Assn Central Florida RCACF writes June 24 entertained kids Elks Childrens Hospital Umatilla Ha fed hotdogs sodas chance fly TrainerPlane hot day children fun Above pix L-R front Timothy Dodgen Rene Rodriguez Patrick Graham Trakeya Robinson Rafael Jimenez Matthew Turner L-R rear Christy Newcomb Mike Polk Evelene Parker Adam Bariaug Mary Johnston Latoya Monroe Sasha Cooper Also Ida Gordy Keith Welte Carla Williams Kendra McCray Roger Marshall Sec/Treas Kershaw County flyers Camden South Carolina writes second year operation Kershaw County Science Park want share success readers Roger has enclosed snap magnificent superimposed over landfill below new shelter members good show Roger. fine Associate Vice Presidents Mr Ward Van Duzer has himself recently successfully survived serious surgery back action full blast Ward also mailed 98 NATS Precision Aerobatics winners District V L-R above Dondi Garrison winner Senior Precision Aerobatics Paul Walker winner Open PA Kevin Stewart Rock Hill SC Kevin won Junior Very impressive wins News Flash have just acquired stack Websters Medical Dictionarys first half book words second half First Aid Guide Controlling bleedingbandaging cardiopulmonary resuscitation treating cuts burns like live Dist V write Ill mail pay postage Everybody needs first-aid advice Something else New Club Presidents will take over soon have stack Roberts Rules Order Free also Let know want either both back Tuscaloosa Fly-In mystery has deepened See picture below What child far left running fiercely What has frightened him? What other children plucking up out ground? Are picking up worms out earth? Perhaps some gold pieces have fallen sky What answer enigma? mystery mystery running little children Next month next issue Model Aviation magazine will have ANSWERS membership about expire sure renew immediately go news stands next month buy next copy Model Aviation mag Dont miss next issue Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents Illinois John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Parenti 1920 Buckingham Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Warden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indiana Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Bussell 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 -31 06 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Boa 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 MO 64086 816 524-7307 Frequency Coordinator Cal Orr RR 1 Boa 1238 Higgineville MO 64037 660 584-6284 Fan 660 584-6285 Webmaster Gary Parenti 11001 Martindale Dr Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 531-9556 hflpilwwwcsamiitedu/amadist6/indeshtm OPPORTUNITY Jerry Worden R/C contest coordinator except soaring asked replaced has done outstanding job last several years now need new coordinator interested give Jeny call phone number e-mail address can found District VI Web page listed above after speaking him interested send letter MERRILL VILLE IN Club #2991 Deep River R/C Flying Club held mall show promote hobby over 50 planes display club also signed up 90 demonstration flight individual signed up contacted date set intro-flight Picture shows display mall PLAINFIELD IN Club #298 Screaming Eagles RC Inc 26 flyers seven states participate Fifth Annual Eagles Pattern contest held club field 1st Place Novice Jeff Hughes 1st Place Sportsman Dae Kim first picture below 1st Place Advanced John Ford 1st Place Masters Jeff Aranyos 1st Place FAI Geoff Combs Next have part flight line Steve Ragsdale co-CD provided information photos BOWLING GREEN KY Club #1158 Southern Ky Model Aero Club club 60 some members owns its flying field has 50 500 foot runway Last May fly-in attracted 80 pilots five states Photo 1 shows some aircraft pilots families sitting shade enjoying flying Photo 2 shows Greg Garrison 1/2 scale Laser 200 local TV station taped quite bit meet shown channel 13 twice evening Ernie Iversen sent pictures information PERU IN Club 281 Mississinewa Sky Hawks received invitation display Grissom Air Reserve Base annual air show club put together display 20 some aircraft Claims show state 150000 people attended Club members lost count spoke Carl Moon supplied pictures information will note pictures club put display near C-47 smart modelers know find shade first picture Carl himself second L R has Bill Timberman Ron Lowe Bud Wallick Steve Eagle Howard Martz ANDERSON IN Delbert Leisure Jr sent couple pictures Ju-88 A-4 partially finished state Power will two ST 75 Should weigh about 15 pounds ary1999 157 Iowa / Michigan / Minnesota / Wisconsin Dave Gish Vice President 5435 St Hwy 99 Wapello IA 52653 Tel 319 766-2202 Fax 319 766-4038 Email goflyl @lisconet 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 Thomas 0 Lazar 435 Hubbell St Marshall WI 53559-9409 Andy Lowe 9557 Crosley Redford Ml 46239 Tel 313 534-6650 E-mail andyd7@electrodynamcom Bill Millar 712 Grand Ave Petoskey Ml 49770 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindstrom MN 55045 Mike Zingery 6496 5 Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Al Schwartz 2787 Fernwood Roseville MN 55113 Ph 612633-2286 East Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Ph 810486-4800 OOPS Correction required Wayne Yeager quit pylon board member Dist VII contest coordinator Also Jean Lasik has resigned AVPs MI will moving Florida will replaced Andy Lowe Livonia Mi now can contacted 734-422-5420 about Andy will follow later Back July Ribcrackers around Farmington Hills MI area held annual airshow great except certain biplane got little busted up personal thanks club members hospitality shown wife Several kids got chance take turn controls takes lot people put good flight line control shown event like oneduring entire show Thunderbirds RC club Kalamazoo MI held 4th Annual Open House spring 1998 flight demos pretty much dedicate whole weekend introducing hobby public Using buddy system fly about 50 60 people adults kids Left student Todd Anderson right student Jim Landon young man Tiger 60 Andrew Gideon youngest club member eleven has flying own 3 years An open invitation exists AMA members fly Thunderbirds field anytime theyre Kalamazoo area 158 Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents crowd turned out both days largest have seen Associate Vice Presidents 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 Valley View Suite 4 Farmers Branch TX 75234 972 241-8492 South Gene Kent 2811 Cork Cove San Antonio TX 78230 210 308-8043 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 817 467-9211 During 1998 first year representing modelers AMA District VIII Executive Council Academy have traveled thousands miles visiting events flying sites clubs hobby stores variety modeling activities throughout five state region district now reflect perspective could seen someone views broad expanse range what aircraft modeling region No matter much differ type modeling doing given date changes throughout ones life modelingeven killer competitors sport beginners taking lessons needing assistance first like other like others Having attended 1998 Nationals Gathering Eagles II SAM Champs Weatherford TX Swap Meet last weekend March September semi annually Memorial service DFW airport lifelong volunteer Academy AMA member Mr Ed Turner can unequivocally state person has experienced joy fulfillment excitement creating flying model airplanes has experiences transcend could have otherwise participate construction flying model aircraft no matter much differ types models construct enjoy similar another non-modeling individual Aeromodelers truly unique persons AMA glue bonds modelers together Hopefully oppressive heat has surrounded AMA District VIII remissionreports have come attendance both sanctioned events model flying general has affected decreased record temperatures May 1999 bring better conditions being outside flying models recognize fellow modeler AMA member Over Internet RAtwood407@AOLcom reports availability quality four-color AMA logo plastic name identification badge displays red white blue AMA wings logo members AMA No name chartered club affiliation city state residents worn visit another club/flying site modeling activity identifies member being type people plastic badge may equally worn cap shirt pocket states easy means identify individual being AMA member member given charter club ordered identification tags found well worth cost $400 information about identification tags directly contact manufacturer w Engraving ox 862 Jenks Oklahoma 74037 Another product identifies modelers another will soon available through AMA distribution channels Muncie IN AMA logo printed high-quality windsocks 15 knot aviation quality will available contacting Supply Service department AMA will reasonably priced almost necessity flying field introduced manufacture wind socks AMA hopefully will see flying throughout district photos members models Monthly photographs can possibly included page come will attempt reserve space possible keep up action modeling District VIII consult Web site numerous photographs developing programs district seen free video lending library growing tremendously Additionally listing instructor pilots district shown consult following regular basis updated continuously wwwAMA-Dist-8 org AMA glue bonds modelers together PS newest branches aeromodeling Radio Control Combat American Scale Dogfighters Association has formed coordinate activities information about AMA event No 704 2scale Combat information write ASDA 20300 Lochmoor Harper Woods MI 48225 wwwscalecombatcom Flying Fun Fellowship Sandy Frank ary1999 159 AMA Dist VIII RC Combat team championship decided July 5 Waco TX middle age crazy team Fort Worth Thunderbirds outscored 23 contestants Upper left Jerry Bradley right Ray Thompson lower right Hippie Hobbies Unlimited owner also won firstplace overall flying Joe Butler Special lower left unnamed mechanic Larry Weddle Kingsland Ar Camden Aircraft Modelers fun fly Fred Hill local hobby store owner instructing youngsters about becoming modelers Time well spent thank Fred New Mexico scale association scale fly-in 34 entrants Colorado Arizona New Mexico look event last weekend June 1999 midday walk planes featured 80 model aircraft photo CD Pat Tritle Albuquerque NM 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 8027 W 81St Circle Arvada CO 80005 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Mike Weidner 6535 Foxdale Circle Colorado Springs CO 80919-1 788 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News South Dakota 61 Years Modeling John Donovan interest modeling started 1936 nine years old time candy bars came out balsa glider attached collected until fleet time lived farm climbed top windmill flew also made orange crate models whittled props As went town would hold out car window make props spin 1939 moved Ireton Iowa classmates building balsa stick planes covering tissue built together sometime separated WWII both went service later married moved Sioux Falls started flying U Control 1960 ten other modelers started Flying Eagles Model Club started city wide campaign find model port finally granted space fair grounds built 4 flying circles 1 gas powered car circle After club members spent week year fair flying entertain spectators ended 1979 fair grounds expanded make room next 3 years held craft hobby model plane shows fair mini-tractor pulls helped promote modeling area 10 years Flying Eagles known Flying Eagles Junior Optimist Club backing adult High Noon Optimist Club work youth club received Optimist year award. 1960 started hobby shop known Donovans Hobby Center supply modelers needs has expanded later became known Donovans Hobby Craft Scuba Center Inc 60s held model building classes store get young people started modeling also held classes YMCA 1970 leased field opened own RC model port organized club called private Field RC Club helped start Lake Area Model Club Watertown So Dak sanctioned 2 contests city Watertown gave appreciation plaque Classes held Sioux Falls Public Library teaching young people build Delta Darts years have planes display library Several parades have allowed taxi RC planes time pulling trailer behind something interest fit parade day Several times went other towns put air shows Mitchell Prop Busters Club projects helped start first model show area held YMCA 1968 3 years later needed room went Western Mall hold show filled hail space 1978 moved show Empire Mall 150 people registered 250 models entered 1972 held banquet before show Cliff Weirich guest speaker 75 Stan Chilton President ALMA Johnnie Clemens attended district AIVIA meeting SD Nebr Kan Wyo held time As retail member Hobby Industry Ass asked serve board directors 1974 1977 1978-19791 served chairman retailers section shows opportunity meet executive director AMA John Worth Johnnie Clemens help plan modeling area Some clubs helped start Flying Eagles Model Club Mitchell Prop Busters Brookings Barn Stormers Private Field Fliers Lake Area Modelers Sioux Falls Rcers Donovans RC Club So Dak have sanctioned about 50 AIVIA contests having Junior Events doing could have done help familywife Betty daughter Becky Like sponsoring ball club sponsor airplane club past 26 years have found model port teaching new club members fly spending hours heated double garage teaching modelers build occasionally repairing has gone astray age 701 look back life feel really did make difference As result years service John awarded AMAs Superior Service Award Apr 20 97 Marshall Minnesota Model Plane Show News Nebraska HiFlyers Model Airplane Club Grand Island Nebraska hosted 6th Annual FunFly Open-House July 12 1998 Club field 1221 South Shady Bend Road provided excellent site days flying 33 registered pilots Models sizes types present smaller trainers vintage old-timers racers biplanes quarter-scale aircraft organized events included scheduled candy drop kids full scale paraplane piloted Jason Luebbe AT-6 ten lap demonstration race As always HiFlyers extend invitation AMA members crossing Nebraska stop visit fly field located east side Grand Island t left John Anderson #1 son Henry Coons Both GI HiFlyers Both holding homebuilt Baby Aces 4Gary Sandsted yers Sec-Treas 3127 Brentwood Blvd Grand Island Ne 68801 160 Model Aviation eeting Minutes 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 AIvIA Administration telephone via fax writing telephone requests dial 765 287-1256 extension 201 210 fax requests use 765 7410057 $10 minimum credit card orders U] F-i 11 rem mu i i] t m Arizona / California / Hawaii Guam / Nevada / Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone/Fax 602 728-9400 E-mail nchh @ptimenetcom http//wama-1 Ocom/ama Glenn Carter Walnut Creek California 510 933-2086 Michael Harrington Kaneohe Hawaii 808 239-6682 Gary Hover Visalia California 209747-0287 Kal Jensen Reno Nevada 702 329-6430 John Krohn Whittier California 310 692-4177 Bob Reynolds Tucson Arizona 520 296-8183 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner Sacramento California 916 362-1962 See Iaat monttia column additional AVPa Coordinatora Jerry Kitchen Salt Lake City powers up quarter scale Corsair preparation mid-day flight demonstration NURCAC annual Flyin Jerry provided breath taking flight demonstration crowd spectators modeling enthusiasts Trailed plume air show smoke Jerrys Corsair backdropped against clear blue Utah sky brings Corsair down runway low inverted pass Boyd Newman Vice President Northern Utah Radio Control Aircraft Club did honors announcing mid-day air show flight demonstration clubs annual summer Fly-in July 10-12 event conducted clubs gorgeous flying site just west Ogden UT edge Great Salt Lake years Fly-in included such notables Associate Vice Presidents Dan Johnson Kent Nogi flew BVM Bandit providing very impressive demonstration turbine powered RC flight attended Soar Utah 95 Im sure remember great slope soaring conditions fantastic soaring event Well take memory add huge variety slope soaring aircraft dozens soaring enthusiasts having wonderful time premier slope soaring sites youve got Soar Utah 98 event conducted during Labor Day weekend Sep 5-7 Point Mountain Point Mountain natural sand peninsula between Salt Lake Utah valleys incredible soaring site Soar Utah 98 CD Tom Hoopes gets few minutes edge slope during short break event activities foamy P-Si light weight foam constructed gliders traversed slope Soar Utah 98 thanks members Utah Soaring Association great event outline Elk head above Mormon Lake Lodge sign depicts rustic setting Arizona Model Pilots Societys annual Mormon Lake Fly-in cool northern Arizona pines south Flagstaff years fly-in organized Rick Cathy Power conducted Aug 14-16 included BBQ dinner entertainment wonderful opportunity enjoy clear mountain air company friends fellow modelers AMPS President Frank Jackson made sure everyone got chance fly allowed modeler turn flying community Cub Always looking little stick time took Frank up offer though few tense moments meandered down runway eventually mastered challenge flying 8000 feet density altitude Thanks Frank AMPS special thanks Rick Cathy putting fantastic event Members Arizona Model Pilots Sun Valley flyers take break flying look youngsters saddle up short trail ride through Coconino Forest Horseback riding just family activities available Mormon Lake providing variety entertainment entire family Till next time. Keepem safe Keepernflyn ary1999 161 •]FIiI[s~1E 1 1 iSI 1 m Alaska Idaho / Montana/ Oregon / Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Poriland OR 97213-0090 503 234-4439 EMAIL vpxi@pacifiercom Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 26405 SE 160th St Issaquah WA 98027 Al Culver Boa 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkinson 319 Yellowstone Billings MT 59101 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 96684 Reeves Lippincolt 4400 Gray Wolt Dr Wasilla AK 99654 Mike Hazel 1073 Windemere Dr NW Salem OR 97304 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Boa 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Snser 761 Lillooet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411 154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Get reservations Puyallup EXPO its time package Mount Rainier R/C Society 99 99 show Feb 6-7 information about 19th Annual running fine show has mailed clubs havent heard packet available talk club contact fortunate have well done well regarded show go dont support going lose very important part hobby using Internet Bill Bender established fine web site http /home att netlw bender/expo/nwexpo html covering EXPO information major change will no fee entering models static display Hopefully will increase numbers fine aircraft display dont bring out beauty built let us enjoy Bill Smith will conduct scheduling meeting 2 pm Saturday Bill asks CDs get plans contests early before meeting way major conflicts will ironed out advance now place read AMA Dist XI schedule Bill wrote Boeing Hawks have new Web Site have worked Mike McNamee Hawks include District XI RC Contest schedule particular schedule covers September thru December 1998 will try include 1999 events accrue primarily month January Its first class site Mike deserves lot credit can find Hawks site http/www brigadooncom/hawks Al Munger Editor Olympic R/C Association aka ORCA newsletter sent some photos news about ORCA inaugural fun fly July 18 Tod Anderson about get landing points ORCAs field Port Gamble WA site formerly use R/C flying John Castleman President ORCA negotiated lease Olympic Resources Management use historic mill site land previously used chip storage last spring 74 x 350 ft grass strip developed site club has 24 members growing Any flyers interested using field should contact John Castleman 360-779-4828 John Castleman gets 1st place award CD Harold Frombach ORCA field less restored mill town Port Gamble WA National Historic Site dates 1853 General Store has great Deli hungry pilots Appreciation credit due Mr Larry Smith ORM valued assistance lease negotiations past spring record wet Oregon Graham Hicks took photo field near La Grande Looking west across Lake Bushpilots La Grande Scale Rally held Aug 14-15-16 same site next photo Gene La Fond shows same general area sans water Gene Wenatchee WA admires 1st place Sportsman prize Nieuport 11 kit donated Proctor Enterprises Lynn Hendry competed provided some info about La Grande Scale Rally excellent event hosted Grande Ronde Bush Pilots Graham Hicks CD weather 27 contestants great Bush Pilots putting First Official US Scale Masters Regional well organized Courtright Field top shape Sat Bush Pilots put another famous steak dinners entire weekend outstanding well organized event truly friendly atmosphere AVP Al Culver remains F2G Corsair First engine problems CD Graham Hicks used radio control traffic two flight lines May Holiday Season best ever families Model Aviation *
Edition: Model Aviation - 1999/01
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Edition: Model Aviation - 1999/01
Page Numbers: 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 155, 156, 157, 158, 159, 160, 161, 162
ws View HQ See Page 176 Hall Fame Inductees year 1998 special year Model Aviation Hall Fame Typically five individuals inducted However Year Pioneer climaxed special event held September thirteen deserving modelers added rolls Normally selection committee consists nine AMA Presidents year committee expanded adding Leader Member selected 11 AMA districts Selection Hall Fame honor based service Academy modeling aviation general will discover individuals represent facet hobby/sport including competition administrative support industry thirteen brief biographies follow represent combined total 974 years modeling experience Bob Aberle Bob Aberle Hauppauge New York has enjoyed productive modeling career variety hobby/sport disciplines started 1951 local regional free flight contests now competes RC electric old timer events 28 years has written Flying Models Magazine Included some 2000 pages published material 30 RC designs subjects include designs sport scale racers old-timers etc Numerous articles also graced byline 1985 Bob penned book named Clean QuietA Guide Electric Model Flights publication recognized world wide definitive handbook beginner fast expanding part hobby/sport co-founder Modelair-Tech company dedicated advancement electric powered flight 1980 1983 Bob served chairman AMA Frequency Committee During very important period spearheaded effort led present frequency assignments FCC hoursmany frustrationsmany trips Washington filled time frame cases sheer will determination brought about changes advanced Frequency Committee continues serve Frequency Committee today service has received Howard McEntee award AMA Fellowship Award AMA Distinguished Service Award Bob organized Silent Electric Flyers Long Island Vice President R/C Squadron Jack Albrecht Jack Albrecht Fairfield California began modeling career age 9 San Francisco Using money saved magazine route purchased unassembled Bunch Mighty Midget engine high school 1943 set control line speed records 100-mph range enlisted Army 1944 served South Pacific area Following Army service 1944-1946 continued winning says control line speed Jack attended college studying radio engineering As Army reservist served Korea Following service Jack returned California area became involved radio control 1950s After constructing first hand-held reed system designed Alex Schneider Ed Rockwood Jack began experimenting various other types equipment included up coming digital proportional units such Digicom designed manufactured Don Mathes Doug Spreng over 20 years Jack served member hobby industry association Kraft Systems continued until ceased produce equipment became Customer Relations Manager Airtronics Inc remained until recent retirement 1982 member Frequency Committee Jack assigned task writing staffing plan orderly phase-in 50 aircraft 30 surface frequencies Additionally became responsibility present plan industry still serving AMAs Frequency Committee Jack elected DCRC Club Hall Fame 1975 awarded AMA Distinguished Service Award 1992 added Vintage RC Societys Hall Fame 1994 George Buso George Buso Hyde Park New York has enjoyed aeromodeling almost 65 years early 1930s saw construction Korda type rubber models hand-launched gliders flying contests Syracuse New York area During Navy duty 1946 married high school sweetheart helped chase free flight models 1947 began work control line models designing building Hellcat attended college Having no help him learn fly CL taught himself Ultimately organized club Delhi New York 1952 George made acquaintance Ed Lorenz began experimenting RC ultimately led flying patteru model designed called Configuration III Scale next challenge qualified World Championships did compete lost model five days before event George has very much involved international scale competition scene has served ajudge team manager contest director numerous occasions very important responsibility serving AIVIA s FAI voting delegate 6 years 25 years George produced managed unique Rhinebeck Jamboree event two AMA Superior Service Awards achievement also AMA Fellow having received award 1996 Additional activities included serving Radio Control Contest Board organizing IBM Radio Control Model Club assisting planning Celebration Eagles held 1996 George served years Associate Vice President District II Maxey Hester Maxey Hester Montezuma Iowa brings Hall Fame long history competition activity industry involvement As teenager built flew scores rubberpowered free flight models However World War II interrupted modeling career joined Navy age 17 Following war started both family business finish carpenter Des Moines Iowa until 1953 returned modeling flying control line 1954 discovered RC using single 146 Model Aviation emy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 channel system designed E Paul Johnson 1958 moved reeds flew until 1965 switched proportional Between 1954 1987 flew hundreds local regional national international events both pattern pylon scale competition credentials include 2nd 3rdand 4th place finishes F4C Scale World Championships list national wins far too lengthy list Maxeys list designs includes over dozen scale pattern sport pylon models Zlin Akroat Ryan STA Komet Citabria few number can still found competition circuit today Maxey served contest director both locally nationally charter member first president Des Moines Modelaires RC Club charter member NMPRA 1967 Maxey became plant manager Sig Manufacturing Co Inc Following death Glen Sigafoose companys founder became Vice President always has hands manager very much involved companys operations active air show pilot full scale circuit along wife Hazel fly Sig air force some seven aircraft include three famous Spacewalkers Maxey very active flying youngsters EAA Young Eagles Program Joe Kovel Joe Kovel Woodhaven New York can boast 72 years model flying competition flying days began 1934 both local national events continues fly today RC version very famous 1935 KG Kovel-Grant free flight design Joe has honor having elected Society Antique Modelers SAM Hall Fame During early years model development Joe fortunate able work fly famous pioneer hobby/sport include Charles Hampson Grant Bill Brown Joe published articles Model Airplane News covered wide range subjects including construction various models propellers gas models wing airfoil sections latter included entitled Grant Wing Sections Purpose During course long partnership Joe built number models Grant began 1934 first Patent Model featuring wing segment three flap components activation mechanism recent activity 1988 refurbishing second version Patent Model Joe spent working life aviation Included jobs Sikorsky Aircraft Serversky Aircraft Brewster Aero Corporation B&H Aircraft Edo Aircraft Along way served Navy Squantum Naval Air Station Weymouth Naval Air Station After discharge participated maintenance work aircraft Floyd Bennett Field weekend warriors Vernon Krehbiel Vernon Krebbiel Williamsville New York can recognized through initials VK famous VK Model Aircraft Company initial interest models spurred 1927 Scripps Howard newspaper column entitled Build Fly Model Airplanes led Vein producing scale models Spad Nieuport Polish fighter 1929 advent Model Airplane News provided new source information Coupled creation long relationship Howard McEntee Vein began produce rubber powered flying models scaled up three views found MAN Veins first gas job Flying Quaker powered GHQ engine predictably didnt run replaced Baby Cyclone Model B engine remained possession until recent death true believer theories CH Grant Vein incorporated ideas models designed success events testifies skills After stint Air Force returned family business 1947 married Shirley Freiheit proved motivational inspiration VK Model Aircraft company still flying control line free flight bitten RC bug 1960 Shirley decided create VK line models company soon burst seams shop behind home moved Akron New York spacious surroundings Through Shirleys insistence company concentrated classic scale designs since would never go out date still produced Lew Proctor models today Vern received Cole Palen Achievement Award Rhinebeck work spent years lecture circuit events such Toledo DC R/C conferences Austin Leftwich Austin Leftwich Richmond Virginia brings 65 years modeling background Hall Fame joined AMA 1938 became Contest director 1939 interest spans rubber free flight gas free flight control line RC pattern pylon sailplanes helicopters 1941 obtained Amateur radio operators license order experiment radio control Using homemade copy Good Brothers system flew modified Super Buccaneer Austins competition record spans period 1939 1974 1952 competed member United States World Championship Wakefield team Helsinki Finland holds records variety disciplines national level pylon record model Delta Two resides AMA museum addition Austin set FAI RC sailplane altitude record 1962 1968 set FAI Hydroplane Closed Circuit Distance record Lake Meade York Pennsylvania Austin wrote technical articles Air Trails magazine well material plans Model Builder participated design improvement testing Controlaire Blue Max radio system instrumental developing use nylon bolts wing attachment Over years Austin has served Contest Director number events organizer charter member Richmond Model Club Richmond Area Model Control Club 1958 1985 until 1996 participated member Special Events Contest Board Jerry Nelson Jerry Nelson Hillsboro Oregon youngster age 59 has modeling half century holds private pilots license glider instrument rating also holds A&P Amateur Radio Technician license first place control line precision aerobatics win age 12 Jerry went compete pattern pylon sailplanes scale has designed over 50 RC models Two notable achievements involved developing first fiberglass RC model KA6E sailplane wing span 12 feet Recently created fully aerobatic aluminum 100-inch RC model Currently operates Nelson Aircraft company supplies variety modeling materials Jerry has very active administrative standpoint past RC Contest Board Chairman Over 25 years ago started 40 sized Formula MNPRA racing associations Jerry also introduced turn around pattern event biplanes started IMAC Scale aerobatic pattern association US team member 1963 1965 FAI F3A Aerohatic World Championship competition 1977 served Jury member FAI event Springfield Ohio three occasions Jeny served contest Director famous Tournament Champions Las Vegas Jerry has written numerous articles published plans national international magazines given AMA Distinguished Service Award 1967 recipient Howard McEntee award Currently member Canby Dusters RC club district director IMAA William Netzeband William Netzeband Murrieta California holds commanding position control line community competition wins occurred Navy Carrier Precision Aerobatics Stunt events designs spanned other types models well unique innovative design featured virtually model publication has existed articles features spanned period 1951 1978 Flying wing designs Scared Kitten Fierce Arrow Humbug etc tended change thinking about model design January1999 147 flying featured technical writing Bill served contest event director number national events also organized Double Cola Model Airplane Club 1953 Joplin Model Airplane Club 1958 Significant contributions industry resulted following Bills being hired Testors Corporation 1959 remained company until retired during tenure took highest priority design produce ready fly models average 10-year-old could successfully fly result program produced high level exposure hobby/sport Over years Bill member some 10 different clubs served officer positions well newsletter editor during management activities 1958 national Control Line Stunt event developed elimination system still used National International competition today Frank Parmenter Frank Parmenter Georgetown Texas joined AMA 1939 during year won first large contest prize $5000 large sum time four occasions member FAI World Championship Wakefield team Additionally attended other championships supporter assisted team members participated PAl power Wakefield selection contests 1953 through 1986 Frank recognized able ambassador aeromodeling whether competitor supporter position NACA later NASA also afforded additional opportunity serve outstanding influence Along holding number National records served Contest Director large events contributions AMA fund drives FAI team support National Free Right symposium activities significant Frank organizers Brainbusters group played important roles AMA activities especially during World War II years served AMA District IV Vice President 19471948 interesting note Franks significant almost invisible contribution free flight activity development stab-tilt concept controlling glide direction free flight models process has minimal effect power pattern important producing excellent flights earliest designs 1940 selection Charisma NEFS model year 1973he has added much hobby sport Len Purdy Len Purdy Oakwood Georgia takes great pride holding AMA number 129 original number obtained joined AIvIA year took over NAA its forerunner As 12-year-old became engrossed aeromodeling after winning first contest 1933 passion modeling evidenced through flying participation Contest Director fact instrumental formation clubs also responsible creating system selection Unites States FAI teams through use local competitions eam points select participants final Masters event Over years Len operated three different companies related model activities first established 1955 Ectron Products devoted manufacture RC escapements 1960 Ectron evolved Cobb Hobby Manufacturing Finally 1964 business moved Oakwood Georgia name became Lanier RC contribution Lanier RC hobby/sport cannot overemphasized Sensing potential modelers lacked skills desire build wished fly Len began producing line models now referred ARF Almost Ready Fly Between 1964 1978 almost 150000 models sold 16 different model types ability repair dinged wing continue contest demonstrated time again two occasions Lanier models used Jim Whitley Jim Kirkland win international events models being produced yet today under Lanier name after Len sold company 1980 Art Schroeder Art Schroeder Spring Hill Florida counts 62 years modeling activity life Beginning age 8 progressed through stages modeling activity before becoming involved RC 1952 became active pattern competitor 1960 continued through 1987 designs such Eyeball Migiball Eyelash published kitted Art held administrative positions throughout years both nationally internationally included such AMA activities District II Vice President Chairman AMA Scholarship Committee Aerospace Educators Council Contest Director international level served FAIJCIAM Youth Education Committee editor founder ClAM Flyer press liaison 1994 European Scale RC Championships Art perhaps best recognized additional prowess columnist variety publications including Model Airplane News Model Builder American Modeler foreign publications served editor Model Airplane News between 1970 1984 Air Age hook Giant Steps Over years served ad copywriter numerous modeling finns Additionally services employed consultant firms such MRC Cass Engineering J&J Span Aero Sig Top Flite found time write appear TV film Scaling Heights produced Ylies Radio Helsinki Finland serving flight demonstrator able pilot scale model Pius formation full-sized craft became first American fly American RC radio model Soviet Union 1979 George Steiner George Steiner Sacramento California stimulated develop modeling career saw Amelia Earhart take off famous ill-fated flight After few active years enthusiasm waned rekindled until 1965 discovered table full Comet Megow models flea market took him hobby shops discovered early simple electronic equipment Since vocation electronics soon became involved end reports 52 straight weekends crashed before finally achieving first non crash flight model flew away Becoming involved sailplanes devised simply constructed winch launching featured rolling pin Ford starter motor 1n1971 1972 using Graupner Cirrus took first place distance speed contests 1976 achieved level 4 LSF interest turned radio design development 1978 created programmable transmitter reversing rate switches Though provided boards several people built became deeply involved AMA activity 980s becoming Frequency Coordinator performing transmitter checking Nats joined Frequency Committee 1985 work committee has invaluable promoted concept purchasing checking equipment now use deeply involved testing necessary 80 channel frequency introduction has called consultant various frequency matters involving interference concerns articles have appeared regularly RC Modeler since 1974 1996 authored published book Z Radio Control Electronics Journal Georges pet phrase problem develops requiring Frequency Committee deliberation action No Problem does job Keith Storey Keith Storey AMA #9 Los Angeles California brings Hall Fame story model dedication importantly model promotion involved free flight gliders rubber powered models prior World War II competition career began first Nats 1946 1947 1949 placed first four control line speed event held Nats During East-West Challenge meet held St Louis Keith won various events set new AMA records Keith started First Speed Team 148 Model Aviation club 1946 group originated concept Team Race Goodyear look-alike designs later became prototype concept RC Pylon racing began selling concept pylon Eastern Midwestern modelers magazines pylon established event Nats 1957 Keith won three times Plans Gold Rush III published 1962 featured innovative ideas emphasizing among other things special bellcranks differential aileron travel 1953 Keith elected President AIvIA signaled change modeling life competitor administrative promotional concerns During 1950s became associated Disney Studios Burbank resulted serial theme TV segment Mickey Mouse Club program fourpart serial featured boy wanted airline pilot girl dreamed being stewardess Keith assisted producer Sterling Silliphant modeling aspects using FAST club members equipment Ultimately starting 1955 became Disneyland employee performer Tomorrow/and flying eight shows day seven days week job hiring crew setting routines announcing flying continued two years number other activities filled what little time left included performing helping club field acquisition such sites Sepulveda Basin Whittier Narrows Mile Square 70s suffered burn out However 1990 urge participate returned Storeys story continues Additional Inductees addition preceding thirteen members elected Hall Fame 1998 selection committee has voted include past AMA presidents roll date Keith Storey living past president already included list Additional Presidents now deceased year include AMA # 3 Edward Roberts AMA # 5 Everett Angus AMA # 8 Frank Bushey AAIA #15 Howard Johnson A/VIA #20 John Grigg Model Aviation Hall Fame Academy Model Aeronautics salute deserving individuals welcome contribution hobby/sport aeromodeling ing erving taining Joe Beshar Coordinator 198 Merritt Dr Oradell NJ 07649 Fax 201 261-0223 Tel 201 261-1281 members interested flying sites AMA Eying Site Program underway process establishing network volunteers serve means communicating geographic locations possible least state network will consist volunteers interested joining effort acquiring flying sites well preserving have will addressed Eying Site Assistance volunteers responsibility simply keep abreast going ons his/her area reading newspapers watching listening news along keeping touch whomever necessarypolitically socially etc matters conducive flying sites passing information Eying Site Coordinator clubs area Volunteers register Eying Site Coordinator above addressed search flying site volunteers ask everyone make membership aware task opportunity serve volunteer carrying message fellow members encouragement verbally inclusion publications high priority objective support future aeromodeling Club Prepared Alternate Flying Site William H Huebner President Lakeland Aeromodel Club Lakeland Aeromodel Club North Arlington NJ flew over 20 years site east town Hackensack Meadowlands excellent place fly seemingly good long-term prospects area used over-fly zone largest landfill sites north central New Jersey fell under control Hackensack Meadowlands Development Commission HMDC 1995 private firm contracted use open areas top landfill compost leaves collected surrounding communities commercial purposes 1996 HMDC agreed allow contractor erect building composted material could bagged rather truck out offsite facility flat area around flying site ideal building paved runway ready-made parking lot employees cars Lake/and asked leave hunt should noted northern New Jersey very densely populated areas already developed generally have topographical problems also prevent use much anything Members scoured surrounding communities large tracts open land whether commercial public privately held HMDC contacted determine whether other areas around landfill could used proved accessible National Parks Department contacted As part search effort very comprehensive written proposal document prepared Executive Committee comprised Edmund Manger President William Huebner Vice-president Angelo DeFilippo Secretary Victor Bock Treasurer clearly described hobby benefits hobby participants national organization clubs goals goals national organization demographics members safety issues former notable members potential benefits property owners flying site requirements proposal used potential site owners sell needs Rather quickly thank goodness efforts resulted obtaining permission build flying field small portion community recreation field/recycling center neighboring town Lyndhurst fact over-fly area under jurisdictional control same HMDC effectively guaranteeing no development land HMDC readily agreed letting club use airspace new site potential better old especially since no houses within miles likelihood less vehicular traffic under over-fly zone no stray dump trucks Onto parade however little rain falls new site means greater interaction town officials occasional presence sporting activities behind flying areas attendant kids around ah yes . opportunity nearby highway Wanting create improve paved runway old site adding intersecting runway crosswind landings membership used treasury two rounds assessments couple very generous benefactors raise funds Unforeseen delays business failure paving contractor additional work bury light poles planned town would interfere landing approach drove costs above financial resources available additional revenue raising ideas investigated including commercial loans loans members further assessments fundraisers grant proposals Former District II VP Joe Beshar member club strongly suggested raising financial problem national organization newly elected District II Vice-president Mr Wes De Coo contacted joined club monthly membership meeting get acquainted us organization found him genuinely interested fact joined us Holiday meeting actively participated festivities Wes suggested draft loan proposal AMA outlining situation financial dilemma specific need funding total comprised January1999 149 relatively small percentage overall expense describe site-plan demonstrate financial ability club repay loan Wes brought proposal Executive Committee AMA financial committee reviewed panposal offered club $600000 loan repaid low interest rate offer line proposed repayment schedule based dues anticipated new member enrollment over 18 months Since first time such endeavor did have homework prepare budget estimates project future revenues prepare present arguments monies needed Additionally Wes De Cou worked behind scenes lobby us AMA advocacy efforts truly commendable work really paid off very quick turnaround Club officers several members signed promissory note business Someone has take responsibility accountability yes liability repay loan Just remember being business-like made very easy AMA say YES Club membership dropped 110 less half two years transition reconstruction new flying site combined loss another smaller local clubs flying site has increased membership just over year 80% loan has repaid infidi time want thank AMA involved officers officials Wes De Cou Joe Beshar Matty Ruzzo Lyndhurst Public Works Department Paul Passamano Lyndhurst Parks Recreation Department mayor town council Lyndhurst course others numerous mention justice forgetting someone help support Finally clubs have demonstrated need funding have wonderful additional resource Contact Flying Site Assistance Coordinator Take time think through what need would use resources ability club repay make request AMA help found proposal worked very well provided AMA information show whys need money hows would repaid what projects money would used whos responsible officers members assure fiscal responsibility made like business proposition rather like kids asking Dad some money turn made easy AMA evaluate request see value loaning money return investment accountability funds Remember like bank loan club must able show adequate credit worthiness unlike dealing bank AMA understands what need want lastly expect AMA fund entire project club must shoulder substantial part cost directly will demonstrate greater local commitment project have excellent resource AMA now Joe Beshar recently assumed position flying Site Assistance Coordinator AMA would like extend sincere congratulations new position S Mike Stokes AMA Education Coordinator 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 As will last column Model Aviation have procrastinating would go about writing what say past year have enjoyed being Education Coordinator Academy Model Aeronautics involvement have meeting youth-oriented educators modelers across United States still feel have has received education grown experience personal thanks Joyce Hager Jay Mealy giving opportunity months column will ways just like ones before will deal what happening around country dedicated folks make hobby sport what today work young people will start another YES Youth Education Stipend grant recipient Again continuation existing program Minnesota Radio Control Soaring Society Bloomington Minnesota actually late getting request school year begun third September Congratulations MRCSS members wonderful work continuing Washburn High School Minneapolis October column reported Lake Orion Middle School Michigan received YES grant Harold Reuter mentor program recently sent letter included newspaper article progress program sort community involvement looking make public aware Academy Model Aeronautics members what they/we have offer Harold made point latest letter importance timing recognition main point being dont keep exploits yourself Let us know what doing might share pride entire membership Thanks Harold wish continued success best luck Lake Orion Middle School Dragon Fliers program recently conversation longtime friend actively engaged preservation military aviation history Dino Digiorgio man passion mission Dino founder World Miniature Warbird Association charter preservation military aviation history through Scale model aircraft As part charter group youth activity involvement issue past June Dino officiated organizations banquet presented 10year-old Paul Sitler cadet wings making him Junior Air Cadet World Miniature Warbird Association So young man recognition Turns out Paul started flying RC Giant Scale ripe old age 9 after two years sport-flying smaller stuff Paul dad Bill Sitler teamed up build Dick Sarpolus-designed Mustang Paul eye turns out dad own quick let young Paul burn up skies duo completed project time Paul fly Mustang Fall warbird meet Imlaystown NJ addition Paul flew Mustang two other meets last fall Paul later entered Mustang Junior Category 98 WRAM Westchester Radio Aero Modelers show took second place Pauls dream get involved Junior Cadet program turns 14 attend Air Force Academy day Air Force pilot Lofty goals anyone 10-year-old get impression will achieve past week received latest revision rules next years Science Olympiad competition courtesy Tom Sanders As have reported previously year first attempt Propellor Propulsion model airplane competition few ambiguities rules have cleaned up clarified 1999 copy rules contact Tom Sanders Midwest Products 800 348-3497 wrapping up month want take opportunity thank members AMA Education Committee have given unselfishly time talents Without commitment past year job would have impossible others have also helped educate past year Among Dick Baxter Bob McKay JJ Levine Alice Noble CAP Tom Sanders Charlie Bauer Ed McCollough Sandy Frank Dave Gish Chief Powell too name heartfelt thanks 150 Model Aviation Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 787-7454 Recently privileged babysit two granddaughters Just before dinner started discussing food what might eat meal Angie four year old very talkative asked Granddaddy know what cant eat breakfast response No what cant eat breakfast Angie said lunch dinner Now told four-year-old joke Speaking food too often free meal like cheese mouse getsit has trap attached Below schedules income expenses 1997 1996 Nats bottom lines indicate swing $20892 excess expenses over income 1996 $4462 excess income over expenses 1997 $25354 swing Having event Muncie saves lot money am sure know indoor events held Johnson City Tennessee careful Look expenses shows several items off-site event location causes Site rental officials travel expenses largest two Read enjoy THE ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS INC SCHEDULES OF NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP CONTEST REVENUE AND EXPENSES YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 311997 AND 1996 1997 Revenue Entry fees Trophy sponsorships Souvenir sales net Miscellaneous Amount Percent $ 32863 1503 5133 671 8 18% 37 128 17 1996 AmountPercent $ 44961 1250 630 JLZ4Z 925% 26 13 36 Expenses Planning meeting Officials fees travel lodging uniforms Staff expenses Trophies Cars trucks trailers Equipment rental other Contestant supplies Site rental Officials parties awards Supplies services other Telephone Miscellaneous .A2Ifl 1000 2458 6064 128 11547 487 1500 324 5290 67 4926 75 61 151 03 287 12 37 08 132 01 123 01 71 7384 17095 305 22096 417 6766 741 5050 577 5766 68 887 Excess deficiency revenue over expenses 1000 152 352 06 455 08 139 15 104 12 119 01 67 1430 $ 4462113%$ 20892430% Until Later ary1999 151 IConnecticut / Maine / Massachusetts / New Hampshire / Rhode Island / Vermont Don Krafft Vice President Duxbury MA 02331-1828 P0 Box 1828 781 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 AlIen Road Billerica MA 01 821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuffin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 031 06-1077 Richard Sherman 30 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1 223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1866 NEW ENGLAND SCALE MASTERS QUALIFIER Woodstock Airport Ct used first time event good location runway quite rough supposed have re-surfaced weather caused delays dune time understanding first five expert class qualified go Scale Masters held Ohio five Ray Labonte Tom Kosewski Ed Estabrook Lloyd Roberts James Russell Following some pictures event Model Aviation 4The Judges l-r Charlie Nelson Jim Parker Harvey Hjelm Chauncey Dance Richie Roberts Don Krafft Expert winner Ray Labonte receiving trophy Jim Sbrogna Lloyd Roberts 4th expert Lloyd flew Flybaby modeled after once owned Gus Deltwas dog Max Gus familiar sight contests New England Max usually close few airplanes lined up spectator viewing Mitch Buckley Junior entered mother made trophies EC Meeting Minutes Available complete copy approved minutes quarterly Executive Council meeting available AMA member request copy most-recently approved minutes will provided no charge Council meets quarterly minutes given meeting approved following meeting Additional copies minutes other meetings $5 shipping handling charge Requests may submitted AMA Administration telephone via fax writing telephone requests dial 765 287-1256 extension 201 210 fax requests use 765 741 0057 $10 minimum credit card orders General Skyfarer built Moe Gionfriddo about flown Harvey Thomasian CD Jim Sbrogna observes Nick Ziroli Jr Won Airtronics Radio • U kid [tilE 11 1Cb New Jersey/ New Vorkl Europe Wes De Cou Vice President 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1308 Phone 908 221-1666 Fax 908 221-9297 decou@idtnet Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hrghtstowo NJ 08525-4551 Roy Brown USAF APCENr CMR 485 000 eec APO AC 09703 VinceJoliano teeharrrrock Rd Recky Pt New Yew NY 11778 Ray Juschkus 59 Lioingotorr Street St domes NY 11780 James M Lewis P081 Ogdeoborg NY 13889-0081 Bob Mckay tOO W Edward St belay NJ 08830 Dave Matbewnon Boo 8t3 Cemillus NY t353t Tom Marray 31 voorhees Drive Booking Riden NJ 07820 Marlene Nibodem 407 Willow Street Lockyort NY t4094 Bill Poytbress 2 Hemlock Court Sougeeies NY t2477 Adam SaltIer 41 Perry Avenue Lethem NY 12110-2433 Tarry Tarrenoire tOt Smithield Dr Endicoft NY t3780-4329 Freqoency Coordinator Ion Seater 03 Airyon Dr Cowego County Airport Fulton NY t3089 3101 098-8003 Early July AVP Robert McKay longtime modelers Don Post Sal Cannizzo gave indoor R/C demonstration Somerset County 4-H Broken Props Club Coupled rubber-powered demo club got few months back kids now primed year-round flying activities Don Post showing 4-H club convert gym flying site pictures different events shown web site wwwamadistrictiiorg Check out Once again Im happy report articles have come field large numbers Ill use space month get caught up . AVP Marlene Nikodem comes word summer filled interesting flying events May Yes know long ago May Niagra County R/C Model Eying Club hosted second annual John Grigg Memorial Sailplane Contest John will recall past President AMA predecessor VP District II Jim Roller Bill Wegmen Pete Fiorentine finished 123 Unlimited class Roman Paryz Ill Wegman Roller came out 123 Standard class Bob McClure Radio Control Club Rochester RCCR submitted some pics contest web site Marlene CDd event Speaking RCCR hosted Ray Edmunds Memorial Air Show Fun Fly early June Im catching up event CDd Jeny Joseph saw 43 contestants bring 75 airplanes far away Saratoga Demonstration flights put combat flyers Jim Warner Rodney Boatman George Hartman Mike Daly glider demo handled Bill Wegman Don Ogren wowed crowd flying lawnmower RCCR wives treated everyone great meal after flying festivities late June five local RC clubs participated Niagra Air Show held Niagra Falls Air Base Navy Blue Angels big draw model aviation got significant amount attention Members Wings Rotors Brauer Aviators Hying Knights Aircrafters Niagra County R/C Model Hying Club spent hour day showing skills RC pilots addition 42 models displayed hangar space allotted model groups Over 200000 folks enjoyed show base commander impressed model display has already extended invitation participate show next year Demonstration aircraft Niagra Show Static display hangar Niagra Also June heard World Miniature Warbird Association product tireless efforts Dino Di Giorgin its first event WMWA accomplished following 98 pilots registered 168 aircraft 9 WWII pilots attendance honored event banquet including two original Tuskegee Airmen well 109G pilot 7 countries represented participating pilots Good spectator attendance great time attended highlights 11 year old Paul Sifter showing some old-timers really isnt too tough fly giant scale P 51 windy conditions . seven times expect see lot organization Paul Sifter preps P-S 1 WMWA meet Two Tuskegee Airmen take action WMWA meet Emil Cassanello Long Island comes word Scale Masters qualifier held August Im closing Skyhawks field Manorville Nick Ziroli Sr took 1st place P-38 Emil Cassanello Sal Urcivoli took 1st Team Scale Fokker EIII Ron Prestin Bob Allen placed 2nd 47 Thunderbolt P-47 done Col Francis Gabby Gabreskis colors Gabby lives Long Island attended meet Emils invitation Also attendance Me-I 09 pilot Gottfried Dulias Emil says Gabby Gottfried have lot common both Aces flew top fighter planes both crashlanded behind enemy lines prisoners war Gabby released war ended Gottfried spent three years after war before released stories tell ary1999 153 Associate Vice Presidents Don Ogren flying lawnmower Ohio Pennsylvania West Virginia Bob Brown Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 E-mail amadiii@penncom Associate Vice Presidents Mike earbee eset Calgary Coart Colorobos OH 43229-2008 etd 991-1643 David H Ellis 5261 DeW5 Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-12SS 304 77e-140e Nelsen Gould 1944 Idaho 5teet Allentown PA lel os-ears eta 797-ess John Hathaway 102 Woodrnnrn Drivn Nnw Stanton PA 15672-9449 412 925-32e6 Donald Klopp 637 Harnlton Coort Trappe PA 19426-2256 610 409-Or 29 Frank Nell 6042 Norwell Drioe Dayton OH 45449 937 435-9232 Matthew Turowaki RR93 Boo 294 Dogwood Drine Drown PA 18222 717 e22-0d35 Joseph S VIals5 1391 Cranbtook Orion PO Boo 951 Maomee OH 43537-3062 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Anenan Forty Fort PA t970d P5one 7t7 267-6970 Internal club problems Are group intelligent individuals focused enjoyment hobby bunch children squabbling over anything can think Over period several years clubs often meet demise because internal factions ruin Dont let happen club Stagnation within club breeds trouble What club doing future Are events activities planned Capitalize winter doldrums develop something positive Donrt wait until something needed build treasury Establish goals strive meet ALLIANCE BALSA BEES very worthwhile club activity provided report William Peel III secretary Alliance Balsa Bees late Spring Alliance Balsa Bees sponsored youth activity Cub Scouts local Pack 125 meeting over twenty scouts built own Sig Delta Dart club purchased AMA. first model airplane parents attendance Im sure fun brought Goldberg Eagle 63 use demonstrator aviation fundamentals portion project showed radio control unit worked effect would have flight also explained demonstrated Bernoullis Principle kids knew plane really flew Most scouts went away better understanding model full scale aviation Later same week invited come out club field Barber Airport first thing did trim out Darts done held mass launch moment air full Delta Darts laughter children Tom Erb put helicopter demonstration simply amazed kids father showed interest getting model helicopters talked Tom about information Next John Werne put aerobatic demonstration Solution X really got scouts attention got see big plane up close kids seen pictures models never seen fly pulled out trainer kids fly used Buddy-Box explained worked line chance fly formed quickly scout chance fly Most kids put death spiral some showed knack As put plane away overheard some fathers say would take down U-control models hanging ceilings fly Summer feel can get just kid father interested hobby work effort put out well worth see Im also Contest Director father two sons have started flying year personally invited come out Nite-fly Big-Plane Fly have open door policy junior wanting learn fly same afternoon Forrest Barber opened up airport scouts gave hour long tour hangers showing different types airplanes scouts eating snack sky divers local jump school landing big X front kids loss local flying fields community involvement almost must have seen several clubs lose fields because lack communication Most people see hobby just noise After visit parents both sides left better impression other club hearing some grumbling about noise have open house type fly-in invite public Invite fly buddy-box system will surprised response will get Probably best way show interest public involve kids Sponsor youth group either church scouting will automatically involve parents effort put forth now may just save field later down road Thanks fine report Mr Peel Im sure Alliance Balsa Bees will see benefit Model Aviation est Barber shows flight controls gyrocopter TEST SI John Peel Aeronca Champ wing rib Mass launch Delta Darts William Peel Ill scouts fly buddy-box Delaware / District Columbia / Maryland /North Carolina/ Virginia Chuck Foreman Vice President 412 Pine Cone Ct Kill Devil Hill NC 27948 Phone 252 441-5855 Fax 252 441-6554 cforeman@modelaircraftorg Associate Vice Presidents George Abbott 8712 Weatlake 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 E-Mail moultona@mindspringcom Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Ave Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Home Phone 540 943-1684 E-Mail flyrrs@cfwcom John Stare 826 Marl Pit Rd Middletown DE 19709 Home Phone 302 376-7154 E-Mail vrcs38@aolcom Bliss Teague 625 5th Ave SW Hickory North Carolina 28602 Home Phone 828 324-2164 Office Phone 828 733-9228 E-Mail blissteague@conninccom Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 910 488-5986 Lots input column month way photographs think can get lets give try first photo shows some cubs entered Central Carolina RC Modelers first annual Cub Day July 18th 1998 photo sent Bob Babura AVP Maryland shows two participants Indian Creek Youth Aviation program adjusting models engine Notice proper safety procedure flight preparation photo taken Skyline Flyers R/C Club field shows Jack Fetters Miss Fortune X OS 10 powered RIC free flight Jack member Northern Virginia RIC Club L photo shows Jack Lewis latest creation Dewoitine D 520 1/12 scale 704 combat ship Chuck Foreman next two photographs taken Triangle Skymasters 4th July Celebration first shows some planes brought celebration Bill Mitchell David Miller get Bills Magician ready flight Hampton Roads R/C Club members provide second annual air show local elementary school Lots kids having fun school principal John Sammons turn buddy box last photo shows what like Take kid flying Dewey Mann teaching William Crosseup art using buddy box Thats month like last photograph shows Go take kid flying ary1999 155 • kid [ au 1 1 Alabama / Florida / Georgia / Mississippi / Puerto Rico / South Carolina/Tennessee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Phone 12051322-2127 FAX 205 252-2654 E-mail iemcneill@junocom WEB-PAGE hsp//wwwscotlnet/ama Associate Vice Presidents Roe Chidgey 3713 Pompano Or. Pensacola FL 32514 Wilhelmlna Chihasa 2826 Arhor Plane Knoxville TN 37917 John G Cooper 4788 Cloister Cvoe Memphis TN 35118 James Alnis 5426 Meiwood Orive Jackson MS 39211 Michael Gregory 305 Rockmont Rd Greenville SC 29615 William T Haywood 4 Rohis Circie Pole AL 36530 Karl Hansel 383 Briarwood 842 Merioian MS 39305 Louise lao 296 Huntridge Wap Winteispriegs FL 32708 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornien N Charleolon SC 29405 Chris Joiner PG Evo 4469 Columbus GA 31804-0468 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Pueblo Pass Aeniston AL 36206 George Perryman 3644 Lake Smprna GA 30082 Clifford Scholefield 4138 NW 33rd Place Gainesville PL 32606 Melds Sires 781 Snaidman Rd Aiken SC 28803 Frank Tiano 10300 Estaxcia Lane West Palm Beach PL 33414 Ward Van Dazer 3604 N River Rd Gainesville GA 30506 Lee Wehater 1505 Sycamore Maschnster TN 37300 Joseph Micalizzi HC 866 Boo 10397 Fajardn Puerto Rico 00738 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fields 183W Slrickiand Rd Interlachno FL 32148 Phvee 18041 684-2517 RC Contest Coordinator Kenneth Blackwell 207 W Sanacreek Rd Enterprise AL 36330 Phnve l33l 347-4721 Display Coordinator Russell Mobely 5636 Wsvdvaiiep Rd NE Thomson GA 30824 Phone 17061 h87-9783 Computer Science Technology Espert Tom Rhodes 9 New York Blvd Beverip Hills FL 34488 Phene 13521 527-0674 13521 795-2362 West Ala Aero-Modelers Club President Joe Robinson invited 2nd Annual Fly showed up 70 airplanes flown Joe also Tuscaloosa City Engineer everybody obeys 2000 spectators Wait minute children running picture above? man apparently chasing them? running from? Are escaping? serious necessary can call out entire West Alabama Aero-Modelers Club Northport City Police Dept Alabama National Guard children may need help WEST ALA AERO Club spends great deal time teaching young flyers above Jeff Gracer Club Pres Joe Robinson Scott Barron Lee Markham transmitter nice club Mississippi Coast RC Club President Charles Cox serious heart surgery TAILDRAGGERrrClub Newsletter Editor Jim Fields reported Charles came home came down staph infection go back hospital again looked up staph dictionary shun staphylococcus Gram-positive spherical parasitic bacteria causing infection etc Charles behalf everybody District want get well immediately havent got time hospital heart infection stuff club needs District needs want better report next month Frank Hodson 11283 Chelsia Lane Hampton Georgia 30228 wants C02 competitor District V contact him regarding AMA rules changes Frank means business want meet Americas top News-letter Editors Ed Rouisse left standing Club Treasurer George Walker Both belong Clearwater Florida Pinellas Eying Club would like say thanks Ed No detailsjust thanks! Steve Motley Publicity Chairman famous Remote Control Assn Central Florida RCACF writes June 24 entertained kids Elks Childrens Hospital Umatilla Ha fed hotdogs sodas chance fly TrainerPlane hot day children fun Above pix L-R front Timothy Dodgen Rene Rodriguez Patrick Graham Trakeya Robinson Rafael Jimenez Matthew Turner L-R rear Christy Newcomb Mike Polk Evelene Parker Adam Bariaug Mary Johnston Latoya Monroe Sasha Cooper Also Ida Gordy Keith Welte Carla Williams Kendra McCray Roger Marshall Sec/Treas Kershaw County flyers Camden South Carolina writes second year operation Kershaw County Science Park want share success readers Roger has enclosed snap magnificent superimposed over landfill below new shelter members good show Roger. fine Associate Vice Presidents Mr Ward Van Duzer has himself recently successfully survived serious surgery back action full blast Ward also mailed 98 NATS Precision Aerobatics winners District V L-R above Dondi Garrison winner Senior Precision Aerobatics Paul Walker winner Open PA Kevin Stewart Rock Hill SC Kevin won Junior Very impressive wins News Flash have just acquired stack Websters Medical Dictionarys first half book words second half First Aid Guide Controlling bleedingbandaging cardiopulmonary resuscitation treating cuts burns like live Dist V write Ill mail pay postage Everybody needs first-aid advice Something else New Club Presidents will take over soon have stack Roberts Rules Order Free also Let know want either both back Tuscaloosa Fly-In mystery has deepened See picture below What child far left running fiercely What has frightened him? What other children plucking up out ground? Are picking up worms out earth? Perhaps some gold pieces have fallen sky What answer enigma? mystery mystery running little children Next month next issue Model Aviation magazine will have ANSWERS membership about expire sure renew immediately go news stands next month buy next copy Model Aviation mag Dont miss next issue Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents Illinois John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Parenti 1920 Buckingham Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Warden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indiana Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Bussell 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 -31 06 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Boa 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 MO 64086 816 524-7307 Frequency Coordinator Cal Orr RR 1 Boa 1238 Higgineville MO 64037 660 584-6284 Fan 660 584-6285 Webmaster Gary Parenti 11001 Martindale Dr Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 531-9556 hflpilwwwcsamiitedu/amadist6/indeshtm OPPORTUNITY Jerry Worden R/C contest coordinator except soaring asked replaced has done outstanding job last several years now need new coordinator interested give Jeny call phone number e-mail address can found District VI Web page listed above after speaking him interested send letter MERRILL VILLE IN Club #2991 Deep River R/C Flying Club held mall show promote hobby over 50 planes display club also signed up 90 demonstration flight individual signed up contacted date set intro-flight Picture shows display mall PLAINFIELD IN Club #298 Screaming Eagles RC Inc 26 flyers seven states participate Fifth Annual Eagles Pattern contest held club field 1st Place Novice Jeff Hughes 1st Place Sportsman Dae Kim first picture below 1st Place Advanced John Ford 1st Place Masters Jeff Aranyos 1st Place FAI Geoff Combs Next have part flight line Steve Ragsdale co-CD provided information photos BOWLING GREEN KY Club #1158 Southern Ky Model Aero Club club 60 some members owns its flying field has 50 500 foot runway Last May fly-in attracted 80 pilots five states Photo 1 shows some aircraft pilots families sitting shade enjoying flying Photo 2 shows Greg Garrison 1/2 scale Laser 200 local TV station taped quite bit meet shown channel 13 twice evening Ernie Iversen sent pictures information PERU IN Club 281 Mississinewa Sky Hawks received invitation display Grissom Air Reserve Base annual air show club put together display 20 some aircraft Claims show state 150000 people attended Club members lost count spoke Carl Moon supplied pictures information will note pictures club put display near C-47 smart modelers know find shade first picture Carl himself second L R has Bill Timberman Ron Lowe Bud Wallick Steve Eagle Howard Martz ANDERSON IN Delbert Leisure Jr sent couple pictures Ju-88 A-4 partially finished state Power will two ST 75 Should weigh about 15 pounds ary1999 157 Iowa / Michigan / Minnesota / Wisconsin Dave Gish Vice President 5435 St Hwy 99 Wapello IA 52653 Tel 319 766-2202 Fax 319 766-4038 Email goflyl @lisconet 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 Thomas 0 Lazar 435 Hubbell St Marshall WI 53559-9409 Andy Lowe 9557 Crosley Redford Ml 46239 Tel 313 534-6650 E-mail andyd7@electrodynamcom Bill Millar 712 Grand Ave Petoskey Ml 49770 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindstrom MN 55045 Mike Zingery 6496 5 Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Al Schwartz 2787 Fernwood Roseville MN 55113 Ph 612633-2286 East Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Ph 810486-4800 OOPS Correction required Wayne Yeager quit pylon board member Dist VII contest coordinator Also Jean Lasik has resigned AVPs MI will moving Florida will replaced Andy Lowe Livonia Mi now can contacted 734-422-5420 about Andy will follow later Back July Ribcrackers around Farmington Hills MI area held annual airshow great except certain biplane got little busted up personal thanks club members hospitality shown wife Several kids got chance take turn controls takes lot people put good flight line control shown event like oneduring entire show Thunderbirds RC club Kalamazoo MI held 4th Annual Open House spring 1998 flight demos pretty much dedicate whole weekend introducing hobby public Using buddy system fly about 50 60 people adults kids Left student Todd Anderson right student Jim Landon young man Tiger 60 Andrew Gideon youngest club member eleven has flying own 3 years An open invitation exists AMA members fly Thunderbirds field anytime theyre Kalamazoo area 158 Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents crowd turned out both days largest have seen Associate Vice Presidents 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 Valley View Suite 4 Farmers Branch TX 75234 972 241-8492 South Gene Kent 2811 Cork Cove San Antonio TX 78230 210 308-8043 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 817 467-9211 During 1998 first year representing modelers AMA District VIII Executive Council Academy have traveled thousands miles visiting events flying sites clubs hobby stores variety modeling activities throughout five state region district now reflect perspective could seen someone views broad expanse range what aircraft modeling region No matter much differ type modeling doing given date changes throughout ones life modelingeven killer competitors sport beginners taking lessons needing assistance first like other like others Having attended 1998 Nationals Gathering Eagles II SAM Champs Weatherford TX Swap Meet last weekend March September semi annually Memorial service DFW airport lifelong volunteer Academy AMA member Mr Ed Turner can unequivocally state person has experienced joy fulfillment excitement creating flying model airplanes has experiences transcend could have otherwise participate construction flying model aircraft no matter much differ types models construct enjoy similar another non-modeling individual Aeromodelers truly unique persons AMA glue bonds modelers together Hopefully oppressive heat has surrounded AMA District VIII remissionreports have come attendance both sanctioned events model flying general has affected decreased record temperatures May 1999 bring better conditions being outside flying models recognize fellow modeler AMA member Over Internet RAtwood407@AOLcom reports availability quality four-color AMA logo plastic name identification badge displays red white blue AMA wings logo members AMA No name chartered club affiliation city state residents worn visit another club/flying site modeling activity identifies member being type people plastic badge may equally worn cap shirt pocket states easy means identify individual being AMA member member given charter club ordered identification tags found well worth cost $400 information about identification tags directly contact manufacturer w Engraving ox 862 Jenks Oklahoma 74037 Another product identifies modelers another will soon available through AMA distribution channels Muncie IN AMA logo printed high-quality windsocks 15 knot aviation quality will available contacting Supply Service department AMA will reasonably priced almost necessity flying field introduced manufacture wind socks AMA hopefully will see flying throughout district photos members models Monthly photographs can possibly included page come will attempt reserve space possible keep up action modeling District VIII consult Web site numerous photographs developing programs district seen free video lending library growing tremendously Additionally listing instructor pilots district shown consult following regular basis updated continuously wwwAMA-Dist-8 org AMA glue bonds modelers together PS newest branches aeromodeling Radio Control Combat American Scale Dogfighters Association has formed coordinate activities information about AMA event No 704 2scale Combat information write ASDA 20300 Lochmoor Harper Woods MI 48225 wwwscalecombatcom Flying Fun Fellowship Sandy Frank ary1999 159 AMA Dist VIII RC Combat team championship decided July 5 Waco TX middle age crazy team Fort Worth Thunderbirds outscored 23 contestants Upper left Jerry Bradley right Ray Thompson lower right Hippie Hobbies Unlimited owner also won firstplace overall flying Joe Butler Special lower left unnamed mechanic Larry Weddle Kingsland Ar Camden Aircraft Modelers fun fly Fred Hill local hobby store owner instructing youngsters about becoming modelers Time well spent thank Fred New Mexico scale association scale fly-in 34 entrants Colorado Arizona New Mexico look event last weekend June 1999 midday walk planes featured 80 model aircraft photo CD Pat Tritle Albuquerque NM 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 8027 W 81St Circle Arvada CO 80005 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Mike Weidner 6535 Foxdale Circle Colorado Springs CO 80919-1 788 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News South Dakota 61 Years Modeling John Donovan interest modeling started 1936 nine years old time candy bars came out balsa glider attached collected until fleet time lived farm climbed top windmill flew also made orange crate models whittled props As went town would hold out car window make props spin 1939 moved Ireton Iowa classmates building balsa stick planes covering tissue built together sometime separated WWII both went service later married moved Sioux Falls started flying U Control 1960 ten other modelers started Flying Eagles Model Club started city wide campaign find model port finally granted space fair grounds built 4 flying circles 1 gas powered car circle After club members spent week year fair flying entertain spectators ended 1979 fair grounds expanded make room next 3 years held craft hobby model plane shows fair mini-tractor pulls helped promote modeling area 10 years Flying Eagles known Flying Eagles Junior Optimist Club backing adult High Noon Optimist Club work youth club received Optimist year award. 1960 started hobby shop known Donovans Hobby Center supply modelers needs has expanded later became known Donovans Hobby Craft Scuba Center Inc 60s held model building classes store get young people started modeling also held classes YMCA 1970 leased field opened own RC model port organized club called private Field RC Club helped start Lake Area Model Club Watertown So Dak sanctioned 2 contests city Watertown gave appreciation plaque Classes held Sioux Falls Public Library teaching young people build Delta Darts years have planes display library Several parades have allowed taxi RC planes time pulling trailer behind something interest fit parade day Several times went other towns put air shows Mitchell Prop Busters Club projects helped start first model show area held YMCA 1968 3 years later needed room went Western Mall hold show filled hail space 1978 moved show Empire Mall 150 people registered 250 models entered 1972 held banquet before show Cliff Weirich guest speaker 75 Stan Chilton President ALMA Johnnie Clemens attended district AIVIA meeting SD Nebr Kan Wyo held time As retail member Hobby Industry Ass asked serve board directors 1974 1977 1978-19791 served chairman retailers section shows opportunity meet executive director AMA John Worth Johnnie Clemens help plan modeling area Some clubs helped start Flying Eagles Model Club Mitchell Prop Busters Brookings Barn Stormers Private Field Fliers Lake Area Modelers Sioux Falls Rcers Donovans RC Club So Dak have sanctioned about 50 AIVIA contests having Junior Events doing could have done help familywife Betty daughter Becky Like sponsoring ball club sponsor airplane club past 26 years have found model port teaching new club members fly spending hours heated double garage teaching modelers build occasionally repairing has gone astray age 701 look back life feel really did make difference As result years service John awarded AMAs Superior Service Award Apr 20 97 Marshall Minnesota Model Plane Show News Nebraska HiFlyers Model Airplane Club Grand Island Nebraska hosted 6th Annual FunFly Open-House July 12 1998 Club field 1221 South Shady Bend Road provided excellent site days flying 33 registered pilots Models sizes types present smaller trainers vintage old-timers racers biplanes quarter-scale aircraft organized events included scheduled candy drop kids full scale paraplane piloted Jason Luebbe AT-6 ten lap demonstration race As always HiFlyers extend invitation AMA members crossing Nebraska stop visit fly field located east side Grand Island t left John Anderson #1 son Henry Coons Both GI HiFlyers Both holding homebuilt Baby Aces 4Gary Sandsted yers Sec-Treas 3127 Brentwood Blvd Grand Island Ne 68801 160 Model Aviation eeting Minutes 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 AIvIA Administration telephone via fax writing telephone requests dial 765 287-1256 extension 201 210 fax requests use 765 7410057 $10 minimum credit card orders U] F-i 11 rem mu i i] t m Arizona / California / Hawaii Guam / Nevada / Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone/Fax 602 728-9400 E-mail nchh @ptimenetcom http//wama-1 Ocom/ama Glenn Carter Walnut Creek California 510 933-2086 Michael Harrington Kaneohe Hawaii 808 239-6682 Gary Hover Visalia California 209747-0287 Kal Jensen Reno Nevada 702 329-6430 John Krohn Whittier California 310 692-4177 Bob Reynolds Tucson Arizona 520 296-8183 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner Sacramento California 916 362-1962 See Iaat monttia column additional AVPa Coordinatora Jerry Kitchen Salt Lake City powers up quarter scale Corsair preparation mid-day flight demonstration NURCAC annual Flyin Jerry provided breath taking flight demonstration crowd spectators modeling enthusiasts Trailed plume air show smoke Jerrys Corsair backdropped against clear blue Utah sky brings Corsair down runway low inverted pass Boyd Newman Vice President Northern Utah Radio Control Aircraft Club did honors announcing mid-day air show flight demonstration clubs annual summer Fly-in July 10-12 event conducted clubs gorgeous flying site just west Ogden UT edge Great Salt Lake years Fly-in included such notables Associate Vice Presidents Dan Johnson Kent Nogi flew BVM Bandit providing very impressive demonstration turbine powered RC flight attended Soar Utah 95 Im sure remember great slope soaring conditions fantastic soaring event Well take memory add huge variety slope soaring aircraft dozens soaring enthusiasts having wonderful time premier slope soaring sites youve got Soar Utah 98 event conducted during Labor Day weekend Sep 5-7 Point Mountain Point Mountain natural sand peninsula between Salt Lake Utah valleys incredible soaring site Soar Utah 98 CD Tom Hoopes gets few minutes edge slope during short break event activities foamy P-Si light weight foam constructed gliders traversed slope Soar Utah 98 thanks members Utah Soaring Association great event outline Elk head above Mormon Lake Lodge sign depicts rustic setting Arizona Model Pilots Societys annual Mormon Lake Fly-in cool northern Arizona pines south Flagstaff years fly-in organized Rick Cathy Power conducted Aug 14-16 included BBQ dinner entertainment wonderful opportunity enjoy clear mountain air company friends fellow modelers AMPS President Frank Jackson made sure everyone got chance fly allowed modeler turn flying community Cub Always looking little stick time took Frank up offer though few tense moments meandered down runway eventually mastered challenge flying 8000 feet density altitude Thanks Frank AMPS special thanks Rick Cathy putting fantastic event Members Arizona Model Pilots Sun Valley flyers take break flying look youngsters saddle up short trail ride through Coconino Forest Horseback riding just family activities available Mormon Lake providing variety entertainment entire family Till next time. Keepem safe Keepernflyn ary1999 161 •]FIiI[s~1E 1 1 iSI 1 m Alaska Idaho / Montana/ Oregon / Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Poriland OR 97213-0090 503 234-4439 EMAIL vpxi@pacifiercom Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 26405 SE 160th St Issaquah WA 98027 Al Culver Boa 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkinson 319 Yellowstone Billings MT 59101 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 96684 Reeves Lippincolt 4400 Gray Wolt Dr Wasilla AK 99654 Mike Hazel 1073 Windemere Dr NW Salem OR 97304 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Boa 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Snser 761 Lillooet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411 154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Get reservations Puyallup EXPO its time package Mount Rainier R/C Society 99 99 show Feb 6-7 information about 19th Annual running fine show has mailed clubs havent heard packet available talk club contact fortunate have well done well regarded show go dont support going lose very important part hobby using Internet Bill Bender established fine web site http /home att netlw bender/expo/nwexpo html covering EXPO information major change will no fee entering models static display Hopefully will increase numbers fine aircraft display dont bring out beauty built let us enjoy Bill Smith will conduct scheduling meeting 2 pm Saturday Bill asks CDs get plans contests early before meeting way major conflicts will ironed out advance now place read AMA Dist XI schedule Bill wrote Boeing Hawks have new Web Site have worked Mike McNamee Hawks include District XI RC Contest schedule particular schedule covers September thru December 1998 will try include 1999 events accrue primarily month January Its first class site Mike deserves lot credit can find Hawks site http/www brigadooncom/hawks Al Munger Editor Olympic R/C Association aka ORCA newsletter sent some photos news about ORCA inaugural fun fly July 18 Tod Anderson about get landing points ORCAs field Port Gamble WA site formerly use R/C flying John Castleman President ORCA negotiated lease Olympic Resources Management use historic mill site land previously used chip storage last spring 74 x 350 ft grass strip developed site club has 24 members growing Any flyers interested using field should contact John Castleman 360-779-4828 John Castleman gets 1st place award CD Harold Frombach ORCA field less restored mill town Port Gamble WA National Historic Site dates 1853 General Store has great Deli hungry pilots Appreciation credit due Mr Larry Smith ORM valued assistance lease negotiations past spring record wet Oregon Graham Hicks took photo field near La Grande Looking west across Lake Bushpilots La Grande Scale Rally held Aug 14-15-16 same site next photo Gene La Fond shows same general area sans water Gene Wenatchee WA admires 1st place Sportsman prize Nieuport 11 kit donated Proctor Enterprises Lynn Hendry competed provided some info about La Grande Scale Rally excellent event hosted Grande Ronde Bush Pilots Graham Hicks CD weather 27 contestants great Bush Pilots putting First Official US Scale Masters Regional well organized Courtright Field top shape Sat Bush Pilots put another famous steak dinners entire weekend outstanding well organized event truly friendly atmosphere AVP Al Culver remains F2G Corsair First engine problems CD Graham Hicks used radio control traffic two flight lines May Holiday Season best ever families Model Aviation *
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ws View HQ See Page 176 Hall Fame Inductees year 1998 special year Model Aviation Hall Fame Typically five individuals inducted However Year Pioneer climaxed special event held September thirteen deserving modelers added rolls Normally selection committee consists nine AMA Presidents year committee expanded adding Leader Member selected 11 AMA districts Selection Hall Fame honor based service Academy modeling aviation general will discover individuals represent facet hobby/sport including competition administrative support industry thirteen brief biographies follow represent combined total 974 years modeling experience Bob Aberle Bob Aberle Hauppauge New York has enjoyed productive modeling career variety hobby/sport disciplines started 1951 local regional free flight contests now competes RC electric old timer events 28 years has written Flying Models Magazine Included some 2000 pages published material 30 RC designs subjects include designs sport scale racers old-timers etc Numerous articles also graced byline 1985 Bob penned book named Clean QuietA Guide Electric Model Flights publication recognized world wide definitive handbook beginner fast expanding part hobby/sport co-founder Modelair-Tech company dedicated advancement electric powered flight 1980 1983 Bob served chairman AMA Frequency Committee During very important period spearheaded effort led present frequency assignments FCC hoursmany frustrationsmany trips Washington filled time frame cases sheer will determination brought about changes advanced Frequency Committee continues serve Frequency Committee today service has received Howard McEntee award AMA Fellowship Award AMA Distinguished Service Award Bob organized Silent Electric Flyers Long Island Vice President R/C Squadron Jack Albrecht Jack Albrecht Fairfield California began modeling career age 9 San Francisco Using money saved magazine route purchased unassembled Bunch Mighty Midget engine high school 1943 set control line speed records 100-mph range enlisted Army 1944 served South Pacific area Following Army service 1944-1946 continued winning says control line speed Jack attended college studying radio engineering As Army reservist served Korea Following service Jack returned California area became involved radio control 1950s After constructing first hand-held reed system designed Alex Schneider Ed Rockwood Jack began experimenting various other types equipment included up coming digital proportional units such Digicom designed manufactured Don Mathes Doug Spreng over 20 years Jack served member hobby industry association Kraft Systems continued until ceased produce equipment became Customer Relations Manager Airtronics Inc remained until recent retirement 1982 member Frequency Committee Jack assigned task writing staffing plan orderly phase-in 50 aircraft 30 surface frequencies Additionally became responsibility present plan industry still serving AMAs Frequency Committee Jack elected DCRC Club Hall Fame 1975 awarded AMA Distinguished Service Award 1992 added Vintage RC Societys Hall Fame 1994 George Buso George Buso Hyde Park New York has enjoyed aeromodeling almost 65 years early 1930s saw construction Korda type rubber models hand-launched gliders flying contests Syracuse New York area During Navy duty 1946 married high school sweetheart helped chase free flight models 1947 began work control line models designing building Hellcat attended college Having no help him learn fly CL taught himself Ultimately organized club Delhi New York 1952 George made acquaintance Ed Lorenz began experimenting RC ultimately led flying patteru model designed called Configuration III Scale next challenge qualified World Championships did compete lost model five days before event George has very much involved international scale competition scene has served ajudge team manager contest director numerous occasions very important responsibility serving AIVIA s FAI voting delegate 6 years 25 years George produced managed unique Rhinebeck Jamboree event two AMA Superior Service Awards achievement also AMA Fellow having received award 1996 Additional activities included serving Radio Control Contest Board organizing IBM Radio Control Model Club assisting planning Celebration Eagles held 1996 George served years Associate Vice President District II Maxey Hester Maxey Hester Montezuma Iowa brings Hall Fame long history competition activity industry involvement As teenager built flew scores rubberpowered free flight models However World War II interrupted modeling career joined Navy age 17 Following war started both family business finish carpenter Des Moines Iowa until 1953 returned modeling flying control line 1954 discovered RC using single 146 Model Aviation emy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 channel system designed E Paul Johnson 1958 moved reeds flew until 1965 switched proportional Between 1954 1987 flew hundreds local regional national international events both pattern pylon scale competition credentials include 2nd 3rdand 4th place finishes F4C Scale World Championships list national wins far too lengthy list Maxeys list designs includes over dozen scale pattern sport pylon models Zlin Akroat Ryan STA Komet Citabria few number can still found competition circuit today Maxey served contest director both locally nationally charter member first president Des Moines Modelaires RC Club charter member NMPRA 1967 Maxey became plant manager Sig Manufacturing Co Inc Following death Glen Sigafoose companys founder became Vice President always has hands manager very much involved companys operations active air show pilot full scale circuit along wife Hazel fly Sig air force some seven aircraft include three famous Spacewalkers Maxey very active flying youngsters EAA Young Eagles Program Joe Kovel Joe Kovel Woodhaven New York can boast 72 years model flying competition flying days began 1934 both local national events continues fly today RC version very famous 1935 KG Kovel-Grant free flight design Joe has honor having elected Society Antique Modelers SAM Hall Fame During early years model development Joe fortunate able work fly famous pioneer hobby/sport include Charles Hampson Grant Bill Brown Joe published articles Model Airplane News covered wide range subjects including construction various models propellers gas models wing airfoil sections latter included entitled Grant Wing Sections Purpose During course long partnership Joe built number models Grant began 1934 first Patent Model featuring wing segment three flap components activation mechanism recent activity 1988 refurbishing second version Patent Model Joe spent working life aviation Included jobs Sikorsky Aircraft Serversky Aircraft Brewster Aero Corporation B&H Aircraft Edo Aircraft Along way served Navy Squantum Naval Air Station Weymouth Naval Air Station After discharge participated maintenance work aircraft Floyd Bennett Field weekend warriors Vernon Krehbiel Vernon Krebbiel Williamsville New York can recognized through initials VK famous VK Model Aircraft Company initial interest models spurred 1927 Scripps Howard newspaper column entitled Build Fly Model Airplanes led Vein producing scale models Spad Nieuport Polish fighter 1929 advent Model Airplane News provided new source information Coupled creation long relationship Howard McEntee Vein began produce rubber powered flying models scaled up three views found MAN Veins first gas job Flying Quaker powered GHQ engine predictably didnt run replaced Baby Cyclone Model B engine remained possession until recent death true believer theories CH Grant Vein incorporated ideas models designed success events testifies skills After stint Air Force returned family business 1947 married Shirley Freiheit proved motivational inspiration VK Model Aircraft company still flying control line free flight bitten RC bug 1960 Shirley decided create VK line models company soon burst seams shop behind home moved Akron New York spacious surroundings Through Shirleys insistence company concentrated classic scale designs since would never go out date still produced Lew Proctor models today Vern received Cole Palen Achievement Award Rhinebeck work spent years lecture circuit events such Toledo DC R/C conferences Austin Leftwich Austin Leftwich Richmond Virginia brings 65 years modeling background Hall Fame joined AMA 1938 became Contest director 1939 interest spans rubber free flight gas free flight control line RC pattern pylon sailplanes helicopters 1941 obtained Amateur radio operators license order experiment radio control Using homemade copy Good Brothers system flew modified Super Buccaneer Austins competition record spans period 1939 1974 1952 competed member United States World Championship Wakefield team Helsinki Finland holds records variety disciplines national level pylon record model Delta Two resides AMA museum addition Austin set FAI RC sailplane altitude record 1962 1968 set FAI Hydroplane Closed Circuit Distance record Lake Meade York Pennsylvania Austin wrote technical articles Air Trails magazine well material plans Model Builder participated design improvement testing Controlaire Blue Max radio system instrumental developing use nylon bolts wing attachment Over years Austin has served Contest Director number events organizer charter member Richmond Model Club Richmond Area Model Control Club 1958 1985 until 1996 participated member Special Events Contest Board Jerry Nelson Jerry Nelson Hillsboro Oregon youngster age 59 has modeling half century holds private pilots license glider instrument rating also holds A&P Amateur Radio Technician license first place control line precision aerobatics win age 12 Jerry went compete pattern pylon sailplanes scale has designed over 50 RC models Two notable achievements involved developing first fiberglass RC model KA6E sailplane wing span 12 feet Recently created fully aerobatic aluminum 100-inch RC model Currently operates Nelson Aircraft company supplies variety modeling materials Jerry has very active administrative standpoint past RC Contest Board Chairman Over 25 years ago started 40 sized Formula MNPRA racing associations Jerry also introduced turn around pattern event biplanes started IMAC Scale aerobatic pattern association US team member 1963 1965 FAI F3A Aerohatic World Championship competition 1977 served Jury member FAI event Springfield Ohio three occasions Jeny served contest Director famous Tournament Champions Las Vegas Jerry has written numerous articles published plans national international magazines given AMA Distinguished Service Award 1967 recipient Howard McEntee award Currently member Canby Dusters RC club district director IMAA William Netzeband William Netzeband Murrieta California holds commanding position control line community competition wins occurred Navy Carrier Precision Aerobatics Stunt events designs spanned other types models well unique innovative design featured virtually model publication has existed articles features spanned period 1951 1978 Flying wing designs Scared Kitten Fierce Arrow Humbug etc tended change thinking about model design January1999 147 flying featured technical writing Bill served contest event director number national events also organized Double Cola Model Airplane Club 1953 Joplin Model Airplane Club 1958 Significant contributions industry resulted following Bills being hired Testors Corporation 1959 remained company until retired during tenure took highest priority design produce ready fly models average 10-year-old could successfully fly result program produced high level exposure hobby/sport Over years Bill member some 10 different clubs served officer positions well newsletter editor during management activities 1958 national Control Line Stunt event developed elimination system still used National International competition today Frank Parmenter Frank Parmenter Georgetown Texas joined AMA 1939 during year won first large contest prize $5000 large sum time four occasions member FAI World Championship Wakefield team Additionally attended other championships supporter assisted team members participated PAl power Wakefield selection contests 1953 through 1986 Frank recognized able ambassador aeromodeling whether competitor supporter position NACA later NASA also afforded additional opportunity serve outstanding influence Along holding number National records served Contest Director large events contributions AMA fund drives FAI team support National Free Right symposium activities significant Frank organizers Brainbusters group played important roles AMA activities especially during World War II years served AMA District IV Vice President 19471948 interesting note Franks significant almost invisible contribution free flight activity development stab-tilt concept controlling glide direction free flight models process has minimal effect power pattern important producing excellent flights earliest designs 1940 selection Charisma NEFS model year 1973he has added much hobby sport Len Purdy Len Purdy Oakwood Georgia takes great pride holding AMA number 129 original number obtained joined AIvIA year took over NAA its forerunner As 12-year-old became engrossed aeromodeling after winning first contest 1933 passion modeling evidenced through flying participation Contest Director fact instrumental formation clubs also responsible creating system selection Unites States FAI teams through use local competitions eam points select participants final Masters event Over years Len operated three different companies related model activities first established 1955 Ectron Products devoted manufacture RC escapements 1960 Ectron evolved Cobb Hobby Manufacturing Finally 1964 business moved Oakwood Georgia name became Lanier RC contribution Lanier RC hobby/sport cannot overemphasized Sensing potential modelers lacked skills desire build wished fly Len began producing line models now referred ARF Almost Ready Fly Between 1964 1978 almost 150000 models sold 16 different model types ability repair dinged wing continue contest demonstrated time again two occasions Lanier models used Jim Whitley Jim Kirkland win international events models being produced yet today under Lanier name after Len sold company 1980 Art Schroeder Art Schroeder Spring Hill Florida counts 62 years modeling activity life Beginning age 8 progressed through stages modeling activity before becoming involved RC 1952 became active pattern competitor 1960 continued through 1987 designs such Eyeball Migiball Eyelash published kitted Art held administrative positions throughout years both nationally internationally included such AMA activities District II Vice President Chairman AMA Scholarship Committee Aerospace Educators Council Contest Director international level served FAIJCIAM Youth Education Committee editor founder ClAM Flyer press liaison 1994 European Scale RC Championships Art perhaps best recognized additional prowess columnist variety publications including Model Airplane News Model Builder American Modeler foreign publications served editor Model Airplane News between 1970 1984 Air Age hook Giant Steps Over years served ad copywriter numerous modeling finns Additionally services employed consultant firms such MRC Cass Engineering J&J Span Aero Sig Top Flite found time write appear TV film Scaling Heights produced Ylies Radio Helsinki Finland serving flight demonstrator able pilot scale model Pius formation full-sized craft became first American fly American RC radio model Soviet Union 1979 George Steiner George Steiner Sacramento California stimulated develop modeling career saw Amelia Earhart take off famous ill-fated flight After few active years enthusiasm waned rekindled until 1965 discovered table full Comet Megow models flea market took him hobby shops discovered early simple electronic equipment Since vocation electronics soon became involved end reports 52 straight weekends crashed before finally achieving first non crash flight model flew away Becoming involved sailplanes devised simply constructed winch launching featured rolling pin Ford starter motor 1n1971 1972 using Graupner Cirrus took first place distance speed contests 1976 achieved level 4 LSF interest turned radio design development 1978 created programmable transmitter reversing rate switches Though provided boards several people built became deeply involved AMA activity 980s becoming Frequency Coordinator performing transmitter checking Nats joined Frequency Committee 1985 work committee has invaluable promoted concept purchasing checking equipment now use deeply involved testing necessary 80 channel frequency introduction has called consultant various frequency matters involving interference concerns articles have appeared regularly RC Modeler since 1974 1996 authored published book Z Radio Control Electronics Journal Georges pet phrase problem develops requiring Frequency Committee deliberation action No Problem does job Keith Storey Keith Storey AMA #9 Los Angeles California brings Hall Fame story model dedication importantly model promotion involved free flight gliders rubber powered models prior World War II competition career began first Nats 1946 1947 1949 placed first four control line speed event held Nats During East-West Challenge meet held St Louis Keith won various events set new AMA records Keith started First Speed Team 148 Model Aviation club 1946 group originated concept Team Race Goodyear look-alike designs later became prototype concept RC Pylon racing began selling concept pylon Eastern Midwestern modelers magazines pylon established event Nats 1957 Keith won three times Plans Gold Rush III published 1962 featured innovative ideas emphasizing among other things special bellcranks differential aileron travel 1953 Keith elected President AIvIA signaled change modeling life competitor administrative promotional concerns During 1950s became associated Disney Studios Burbank resulted serial theme TV segment Mickey Mouse Club program fourpart serial featured boy wanted airline pilot girl dreamed being stewardess Keith assisted producer Sterling Silliphant modeling aspects using FAST club members equipment Ultimately starting 1955 became Disneyland employee performer Tomorrow/and flying eight shows day seven days week job hiring crew setting routines announcing flying continued two years number other activities filled what little time left included performing helping club field acquisition such sites Sepulveda Basin Whittier Narrows Mile Square 70s suffered burn out However 1990 urge participate returned Storeys story continues Additional Inductees addition preceding thirteen members elected Hall Fame 1998 selection committee has voted include past AMA presidents roll date Keith Storey living past president already included list Additional Presidents now deceased year include AMA # 3 Edward Roberts AMA # 5 Everett Angus AMA # 8 Frank Bushey AAIA #15 Howard Johnson A/VIA #20 John Grigg Model Aviation Hall Fame Academy Model Aeronautics salute deserving individuals welcome contribution hobby/sport aeromodeling ing erving taining Joe Beshar Coordinator 198 Merritt Dr Oradell NJ 07649 Fax 201 261-0223 Tel 201 261-1281 members interested flying sites AMA Eying Site Program underway process establishing network volunteers serve means communicating geographic locations possible least state network will consist volunteers interested joining effort acquiring flying sites well preserving have will addressed Eying Site Assistance volunteers responsibility simply keep abreast going ons his/her area reading newspapers watching listening news along keeping touch whomever necessarypolitically socially etc matters conducive flying sites passing information Eying Site Coordinator clubs area Volunteers register Eying Site Coordinator above addressed search flying site volunteers ask everyone make membership aware task opportunity serve volunteer carrying message fellow members encouragement verbally inclusion publications high priority objective support future aeromodeling Club Prepared Alternate Flying Site William H Huebner President Lakeland Aeromodel Club Lakeland Aeromodel Club North Arlington NJ flew over 20 years site east town Hackensack Meadowlands excellent place fly seemingly good long-term prospects area used over-fly zone largest landfill sites north central New Jersey fell under control Hackensack Meadowlands Development Commission HMDC 1995 private firm contracted use open areas top landfill compost leaves collected surrounding communities commercial purposes 1996 HMDC agreed allow contractor erect building composted material could bagged rather truck out offsite facility flat area around flying site ideal building paved runway ready-made parking lot employees cars Lake/and asked leave hunt should noted northern New Jersey very densely populated areas already developed generally have topographical problems also prevent use much anything Members scoured surrounding communities large tracts open land whether commercial public privately held HMDC contacted determine whether other areas around landfill could used proved accessible National Parks Department contacted As part search effort very comprehensive written proposal document prepared Executive Committee comprised Edmund Manger President William Huebner Vice-president Angelo DeFilippo Secretary Victor Bock Treasurer clearly described hobby benefits hobby participants national organization clubs goals goals national organization demographics members safety issues former notable members potential benefits property owners flying site requirements proposal used potential site owners sell needs Rather quickly thank goodness efforts resulted obtaining permission build flying field small portion community recreation field/recycling center neighboring town Lyndhurst fact over-fly area under jurisdictional control same HMDC effectively guaranteeing no development land HMDC readily agreed letting club use airspace new site potential better old especially since no houses within miles likelihood less vehicular traffic under over-fly zone no stray dump trucks Onto parade however little rain falls new site means greater interaction town officials occasional presence sporting activities behind flying areas attendant kids around ah yes . opportunity nearby highway Wanting create improve paved runway old site adding intersecting runway crosswind landings membership used treasury two rounds assessments couple very generous benefactors raise funds Unforeseen delays business failure paving contractor additional work bury light poles planned town would interfere landing approach drove costs above financial resources available additional revenue raising ideas investigated including commercial loans loans members further assessments fundraisers grant proposals Former District II VP Joe Beshar member club strongly suggested raising financial problem national organization newly elected District II Vice-president Mr Wes De Coo contacted joined club monthly membership meeting get acquainted us organization found him genuinely interested fact joined us Holiday meeting actively participated festivities Wes suggested draft loan proposal AMA outlining situation financial dilemma specific need funding total comprised January1999 149 relatively small percentage overall expense describe site-plan demonstrate financial ability club repay loan Wes brought proposal Executive Committee AMA financial committee reviewed panposal offered club $600000 loan repaid low interest rate offer line proposed repayment schedule based dues anticipated new member enrollment over 18 months Since first time such endeavor did have homework prepare budget estimates project future revenues prepare present arguments monies needed Additionally Wes De Cou worked behind scenes lobby us AMA advocacy efforts truly commendable work really paid off very quick turnaround Club officers several members signed promissory note business Someone has take responsibility accountability yes liability repay loan Just remember being business-like made very easy AMA say YES Club membership dropped 110 less half two years transition reconstruction new flying site combined loss another smaller local clubs flying site has increased membership just over year 80% loan has repaid infidi time want thank AMA involved officers officials Wes De Cou Joe Beshar Matty Ruzzo Lyndhurst Public Works Department Paul Passamano Lyndhurst Parks Recreation Department mayor town council Lyndhurst course others numerous mention justice forgetting someone help support Finally clubs have demonstrated need funding have wonderful additional resource Contact Flying Site Assistance Coordinator Take time think through what need would use resources ability club repay make request AMA help found proposal worked very well provided AMA information show whys need money hows would repaid what projects money would used whos responsible officers members assure fiscal responsibility made like business proposition rather like kids asking Dad some money turn made easy AMA evaluate request see value loaning money return investment accountability funds Remember like bank loan club must able show adequate credit worthiness unlike dealing bank AMA understands what need want lastly expect AMA fund entire project club must shoulder substantial part cost directly will demonstrate greater local commitment project have excellent resource AMA now Joe Beshar recently assumed position flying Site Assistance Coordinator AMA would like extend sincere congratulations new position S Mike Stokes AMA Education Coordinator 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 As will last column Model Aviation have procrastinating would go about writing what say past year have enjoyed being Education Coordinator Academy Model Aeronautics involvement have meeting youth-oriented educators modelers across United States still feel have has received education grown experience personal thanks Joyce Hager Jay Mealy giving opportunity months column will ways just like ones before will deal what happening around country dedicated folks make hobby sport what today work young people will start another YES Youth Education Stipend grant recipient Again continuation existing program Minnesota Radio Control Soaring Society Bloomington Minnesota actually late getting request school year begun third September Congratulations MRCSS members wonderful work continuing Washburn High School Minneapolis October column reported Lake Orion Middle School Michigan received YES grant Harold Reuter mentor program recently sent letter included newspaper article progress program sort community involvement looking make public aware Academy Model Aeronautics members what they/we have offer Harold made point latest letter importance timing recognition main point being dont keep exploits yourself Let us know what doing might share pride entire membership Thanks Harold wish continued success best luck Lake Orion Middle School Dragon Fliers program recently conversation longtime friend actively engaged preservation military aviation history Dino Digiorgio man passion mission Dino founder World Miniature Warbird Association charter preservation military aviation history through Scale model aircraft As part charter group youth activity involvement issue past June Dino officiated organizations banquet presented 10year-old Paul Sitler cadet wings making him Junior Air Cadet World Miniature Warbird Association So young man recognition Turns out Paul started flying RC Giant Scale ripe old age 9 after two years sport-flying smaller stuff Paul dad Bill Sitler teamed up build Dick Sarpolus-designed Mustang Paul eye turns out dad own quick let young Paul burn up skies duo completed project time Paul fly Mustang Fall warbird meet Imlaystown NJ addition Paul flew Mustang two other meets last fall Paul later entered Mustang Junior Category 98 WRAM Westchester Radio Aero Modelers show took second place Pauls dream get involved Junior Cadet program turns 14 attend Air Force Academy day Air Force pilot Lofty goals anyone 10-year-old get impression will achieve past week received latest revision rules next years Science Olympiad competition courtesy Tom Sanders As have reported previously year first attempt Propellor Propulsion model airplane competition few ambiguities rules have cleaned up clarified 1999 copy rules contact Tom Sanders Midwest Products 800 348-3497 wrapping up month want take opportunity thank members AMA Education Committee have given unselfishly time talents Without commitment past year job would have impossible others have also helped educate past year Among Dick Baxter Bob McKay JJ Levine Alice Noble CAP Tom Sanders Charlie Bauer Ed McCollough Sandy Frank Dave Gish Chief Powell too name heartfelt thanks 150 Model Aviation Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 787-7454 Recently privileged babysit two granddaughters Just before dinner started discussing food what might eat meal Angie four year old very talkative asked Granddaddy know what cant eat breakfast response No what cant eat breakfast Angie said lunch dinner Now told four-year-old joke Speaking food too often free meal like cheese mouse getsit has trap attached Below schedules income expenses 1997 1996 Nats bottom lines indicate swing $20892 excess expenses over income 1996 $4462 excess income over expenses 1997 $25354 swing Having event Muncie saves lot money am sure know indoor events held Johnson City Tennessee careful Look expenses shows several items off-site event location causes Site rental officials travel expenses largest two Read enjoy THE ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS INC SCHEDULES OF NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP CONTEST REVENUE AND EXPENSES YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 311997 AND 1996 1997 Revenue Entry fees Trophy sponsorships Souvenir sales net Miscellaneous Amount Percent $ 32863 1503 5133 671 8 18% 37 128 17 1996 AmountPercent $ 44961 1250 630 JLZ4Z 925% 26 13 36 Expenses Planning meeting Officials fees travel lodging uniforms Staff expenses Trophies Cars trucks trailers Equipment rental other Contestant supplies Site rental Officials parties awards Supplies services other Telephone Miscellaneous .A2Ifl 1000 2458 6064 128 11547 487 1500 324 5290 67 4926 75 61 151 03 287 12 37 08 132 01 123 01 71 7384 17095 305 22096 417 6766 741 5050 577 5766 68 887 Excess deficiency revenue over expenses 1000 152 352 06 455 08 139 15 104 12 119 01 67 1430 $ 4462113%$ 20892430% Until Later ary1999 151 IConnecticut / Maine / Massachusetts / New Hampshire / Rhode Island / Vermont Don Krafft Vice President Duxbury MA 02331-1828 P0 Box 1828 781 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 AlIen Road Billerica MA 01 821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuffin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 031 06-1077 Richard Sherman 30 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1 223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1866 NEW ENGLAND SCALE MASTERS QUALIFIER Woodstock Airport Ct used first time event good location runway quite rough supposed have re-surfaced weather caused delays dune time understanding first five expert class qualified go Scale Masters held Ohio five Ray Labonte Tom Kosewski Ed Estabrook Lloyd Roberts James Russell Following some pictures event Model Aviation 4The Judges l-r Charlie Nelson Jim Parker Harvey Hjelm Chauncey Dance Richie Roberts Don Krafft Expert winner Ray Labonte receiving trophy Jim Sbrogna Lloyd Roberts 4th expert Lloyd flew Flybaby modeled after once owned Gus Deltwas dog Max Gus familiar sight contests New England Max usually close few airplanes lined up spectator viewing Mitch Buckley Junior entered mother made trophies EC Meeting Minutes Available complete copy approved minutes quarterly Executive Council meeting available AMA member request copy most-recently approved minutes will provided no charge Council meets quarterly minutes given meeting approved following meeting Additional copies minutes other meetings $5 shipping handling charge Requests may submitted AMA Administration telephone via fax writing telephone requests dial 765 287-1256 extension 201 210 fax requests use 765 741 0057 $10 minimum credit card orders General Skyfarer built Moe Gionfriddo about flown Harvey Thomasian CD Jim Sbrogna observes Nick Ziroli Jr Won Airtronics Radio • U kid [tilE 11 1Cb New Jersey/ New Vorkl Europe Wes De Cou Vice President 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1308 Phone 908 221-1666 Fax 908 221-9297 decou@idtnet Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hrghtstowo NJ 08525-4551 Roy Brown USAF APCENr CMR 485 000 eec APO AC 09703 VinceJoliano teeharrrrock Rd Recky Pt New Yew NY 11778 Ray Juschkus 59 Lioingotorr Street St domes NY 11780 James M Lewis P081 Ogdeoborg NY 13889-0081 Bob Mckay tOO W Edward St belay NJ 08830 Dave Matbewnon Boo 8t3 Cemillus NY t353t Tom Marray 31 voorhees Drive Booking Riden NJ 07820 Marlene Nibodem 407 Willow Street Lockyort NY t4094 Bill Poytbress 2 Hemlock Court Sougeeies NY t2477 Adam SaltIer 41 Perry Avenue Lethem NY 12110-2433 Tarry Tarrenoire tOt Smithield Dr Endicoft NY t3780-4329 Freqoency Coordinator Ion Seater 03 Airyon Dr Cowego County Airport Fulton NY t3089 3101 098-8003 Early July AVP Robert McKay longtime modelers Don Post Sal Cannizzo gave indoor R/C demonstration Somerset County 4-H Broken Props Club Coupled rubber-powered demo club got few months back kids now primed year-round flying activities Don Post showing 4-H club convert gym flying site pictures different events shown web site wwwamadistrictiiorg Check out Once again Im happy report articles have come field large numbers Ill use space month get caught up . AVP Marlene Nikodem comes word summer filled interesting flying events May Yes know long ago May Niagra County R/C Model Eying Club hosted second annual John Grigg Memorial Sailplane Contest John will recall past President AMA predecessor VP District II Jim Roller Bill Wegmen Pete Fiorentine finished 123 Unlimited class Roman Paryz Ill Wegman Roller came out 123 Standard class Bob McClure Radio Control Club Rochester RCCR submitted some pics contest web site Marlene CDd event Speaking RCCR hosted Ray Edmunds Memorial Air Show Fun Fly early June Im catching up event CDd Jeny Joseph saw 43 contestants bring 75 airplanes far away Saratoga Demonstration flights put combat flyers Jim Warner Rodney Boatman George Hartman Mike Daly glider demo handled Bill Wegman Don Ogren wowed crowd flying lawnmower RCCR wives treated everyone great meal after flying festivities late June five local RC clubs participated Niagra Air Show held Niagra Falls Air Base Navy Blue Angels big draw model aviation got significant amount attention Members Wings Rotors Brauer Aviators Hying Knights Aircrafters Niagra County R/C Model Hying Club spent hour day showing skills RC pilots addition 42 models displayed hangar space allotted model groups Over 200000 folks enjoyed show base commander impressed model display has already extended invitation participate show next year Demonstration aircraft Niagra Show Static display hangar Niagra Also June heard World Miniature Warbird Association product tireless efforts Dino Di Giorgin its first event WMWA accomplished following 98 pilots registered 168 aircraft 9 WWII pilots attendance honored event banquet including two original Tuskegee Airmen well 109G pilot 7 countries represented participating pilots Good spectator attendance great time attended highlights 11 year old Paul Sifter showing some old-timers really isnt too tough fly giant scale P 51 windy conditions . seven times expect see lot organization Paul Sifter preps P-S 1 WMWA meet Two Tuskegee Airmen take action WMWA meet Emil Cassanello Long Island comes word Scale Masters qualifier held August Im closing Skyhawks field Manorville Nick Ziroli Sr took 1st place P-38 Emil Cassanello Sal Urcivoli took 1st Team Scale Fokker EIII Ron Prestin Bob Allen placed 2nd 47 Thunderbolt P-47 done Col Francis Gabby Gabreskis colors Gabby lives Long Island attended meet Emils invitation Also attendance Me-I 09 pilot Gottfried Dulias Emil says Gabby Gottfried have lot common both Aces flew top fighter planes both crashlanded behind enemy lines prisoners war Gabby released war ended Gottfried spent three years after war before released stories tell ary1999 153 Associate Vice Presidents Don Ogren flying lawnmower Ohio Pennsylvania West Virginia Bob Brown Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 E-mail amadiii@penncom Associate Vice Presidents Mike earbee eset Calgary Coart Colorobos OH 43229-2008 etd 991-1643 David H Ellis 5261 DeW5 Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-12SS 304 77e-140e Nelsen Gould 1944 Idaho 5teet Allentown PA lel os-ears eta 797-ess John Hathaway 102 Woodrnnrn Drivn Nnw Stanton PA 15672-9449 412 925-32e6 Donald Klopp 637 Harnlton Coort Trappe PA 19426-2256 610 409-Or 29 Frank Nell 6042 Norwell Drioe Dayton OH 45449 937 435-9232 Matthew Turowaki RR93 Boo 294 Dogwood Drine Drown PA 18222 717 e22-0d35 Joseph S VIals5 1391 Cranbtook Orion PO Boo 951 Maomee OH 43537-3062 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Anenan Forty Fort PA t970d P5one 7t7 267-6970 Internal club problems Are group intelligent individuals focused enjoyment hobby bunch children squabbling over anything can think Over period several years clubs often meet demise because internal factions ruin Dont let happen club Stagnation within club breeds trouble What club doing future Are events activities planned Capitalize winter doldrums develop something positive Donrt wait until something needed build treasury Establish goals strive meet ALLIANCE BALSA BEES very worthwhile club activity provided report William Peel III secretary Alliance Balsa Bees late Spring Alliance Balsa Bees sponsored youth activity Cub Scouts local Pack 125 meeting over twenty scouts built own Sig Delta Dart club purchased AMA. first model airplane parents attendance Im sure fun brought Goldberg Eagle 63 use demonstrator aviation fundamentals portion project showed radio control unit worked effect would have flight also explained demonstrated Bernoullis Principle kids knew plane really flew Most scouts went away better understanding model full scale aviation Later same week invited come out club field Barber Airport first thing did trim out Darts done held mass launch moment air full Delta Darts laughter children Tom Erb put helicopter demonstration simply amazed kids father showed interest getting model helicopters talked Tom about information Next John Werne put aerobatic demonstration Solution X really got scouts attention got see big plane up close kids seen pictures models never seen fly pulled out trainer kids fly used Buddy-Box explained worked line chance fly formed quickly scout chance fly Most kids put death spiral some showed knack As put plane away overheard some fathers say would take down U-control models hanging ceilings fly Summer feel can get just kid father interested hobby work effort put out well worth see Im also Contest Director father two sons have started flying year personally invited come out Nite-fly Big-Plane Fly have open door policy junior wanting learn fly same afternoon Forrest Barber opened up airport scouts gave hour long tour hangers showing different types airplanes scouts eating snack sky divers local jump school landing big X front kids loss local flying fields community involvement almost must have seen several clubs lose fields because lack communication Most people see hobby just noise After visit parents both sides left better impression other club hearing some grumbling about noise have open house type fly-in invite public Invite fly buddy-box system will surprised response will get Probably best way show interest public involve kids Sponsor youth group either church scouting will automatically involve parents effort put forth now may just save field later down road Thanks fine report Mr Peel Im sure Alliance Balsa Bees will see benefit Model Aviation est Barber shows flight controls gyrocopter TEST SI John Peel Aeronca Champ wing rib Mass launch Delta Darts William Peel Ill scouts fly buddy-box Delaware / District Columbia / Maryland /North Carolina/ Virginia Chuck Foreman Vice President 412 Pine Cone Ct Kill Devil Hill NC 27948 Phone 252 441-5855 Fax 252 441-6554 cforeman@modelaircraftorg Associate Vice Presidents George Abbott 8712 Weatlake 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 E-Mail moultona@mindspringcom Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Ave Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Home Phone 540 943-1684 E-Mail flyrrs@cfwcom John Stare 826 Marl Pit Rd Middletown DE 19709 Home Phone 302 376-7154 E-Mail vrcs38@aolcom Bliss Teague 625 5th Ave SW Hickory North Carolina 28602 Home Phone 828 324-2164 Office Phone 828 733-9228 E-Mail blissteague@conninccom Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 910 488-5986 Lots input column month way photographs think can get lets give try first photo shows some cubs entered Central Carolina RC Modelers first annual Cub Day July 18th 1998 photo sent Bob Babura AVP Maryland shows two participants Indian Creek Youth Aviation program adjusting models engine Notice proper safety procedure flight preparation photo taken Skyline Flyers R/C Club field shows Jack Fetters Miss Fortune X OS 10 powered RIC free flight Jack member Northern Virginia RIC Club L photo shows Jack Lewis latest creation Dewoitine D 520 1/12 scale 704 combat ship Chuck Foreman next two photographs taken Triangle Skymasters 4th July Celebration first shows some planes brought celebration Bill Mitchell David Miller get Bills Magician ready flight Hampton Roads R/C Club members provide second annual air show local elementary school Lots kids having fun school principal John Sammons turn buddy box last photo shows what like Take kid flying Dewey Mann teaching William Crosseup art using buddy box Thats month like last photograph shows Go take kid flying ary1999 155 • kid [ au 1 1 Alabama / Florida / Georgia / Mississippi / Puerto Rico / South Carolina/Tennessee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Phone 12051322-2127 FAX 205 252-2654 E-mail iemcneill@junocom WEB-PAGE hsp//wwwscotlnet/ama Associate Vice Presidents Roe Chidgey 3713 Pompano Or. Pensacola FL 32514 Wilhelmlna Chihasa 2826 Arhor Plane Knoxville TN 37917 John G Cooper 4788 Cloister Cvoe Memphis TN 35118 James Alnis 5426 Meiwood Orive Jackson MS 39211 Michael Gregory 305 Rockmont Rd Greenville SC 29615 William T Haywood 4 Rohis Circie Pole AL 36530 Karl Hansel 383 Briarwood 842 Merioian MS 39305 Louise lao 296 Huntridge Wap Winteispriegs FL 32708 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornien N Charleolon SC 29405 Chris Joiner PG Evo 4469 Columbus GA 31804-0468 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Pueblo Pass Aeniston AL 36206 George Perryman 3644 Lake Smprna GA 30082 Clifford Scholefield 4138 NW 33rd Place Gainesville PL 32606 Melds Sires 781 Snaidman Rd Aiken SC 28803 Frank Tiano 10300 Estaxcia Lane West Palm Beach PL 33414 Ward Van Dazer 3604 N River Rd Gainesville GA 30506 Lee Wehater 1505 Sycamore Maschnster TN 37300 Joseph Micalizzi HC 866 Boo 10397 Fajardn Puerto Rico 00738 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fields 183W Slrickiand Rd Interlachno FL 32148 Phvee 18041 684-2517 RC Contest Coordinator Kenneth Blackwell 207 W Sanacreek Rd Enterprise AL 36330 Phnve l33l 347-4721 Display Coordinator Russell Mobely 5636 Wsvdvaiiep Rd NE Thomson GA 30824 Phone 17061 h87-9783 Computer Science Technology Espert Tom Rhodes 9 New York Blvd Beverip Hills FL 34488 Phene 13521 527-0674 13521 795-2362 West Ala Aero-Modelers Club President Joe Robinson invited 2nd Annual Fly showed up 70 airplanes flown Joe also Tuscaloosa City Engineer everybody obeys 2000 spectators Wait minute children running picture above? man apparently chasing them? running from? Are escaping? serious necessary can call out entire West Alabama Aero-Modelers Club Northport City Police Dept Alabama National Guard children may need help WEST ALA AERO Club spends great deal time teaching young flyers above Jeff Gracer Club Pres Joe Robinson Scott Barron Lee Markham transmitter nice club Mississippi Coast RC Club President Charles Cox serious heart surgery TAILDRAGGERrrClub Newsletter Editor Jim Fields reported Charles came home came down staph infection go back hospital again looked up staph dictionary shun staphylococcus Gram-positive spherical parasitic bacteria causing infection etc Charles behalf everybody District want get well immediately havent got time hospital heart infection stuff club needs District needs want better report next month Frank Hodson 11283 Chelsia Lane Hampton Georgia 30228 wants C02 competitor District V contact him regarding AMA rules changes Frank means business want meet Americas top News-letter Editors Ed Rouisse left standing Club Treasurer George Walker Both belong Clearwater Florida Pinellas Eying Club would like say thanks Ed No detailsjust thanks! Steve Motley Publicity Chairman famous Remote Control Assn Central Florida RCACF writes June 24 entertained kids Elks Childrens Hospital Umatilla Ha fed hotdogs sodas chance fly TrainerPlane hot day children fun Above pix L-R front Timothy Dodgen Rene Rodriguez Patrick Graham Trakeya Robinson Rafael Jimenez Matthew Turner L-R rear Christy Newcomb Mike Polk Evelene Parker Adam Bariaug Mary Johnston Latoya Monroe Sasha Cooper Also Ida Gordy Keith Welte Carla Williams Kendra McCray Roger Marshall Sec/Treas Kershaw County flyers Camden South Carolina writes second year operation Kershaw County Science Park want share success readers Roger has enclosed snap magnificent superimposed over landfill below new shelter members good show Roger. fine Associate Vice Presidents Mr Ward Van Duzer has himself recently successfully survived serious surgery back action full blast Ward also mailed 98 NATS Precision Aerobatics winners District V L-R above Dondi Garrison winner Senior Precision Aerobatics Paul Walker winner Open PA Kevin Stewart Rock Hill SC Kevin won Junior Very impressive wins News Flash have just acquired stack Websters Medical Dictionarys first half book words second half First Aid Guide Controlling bleedingbandaging cardiopulmonary resuscitation treating cuts burns like live Dist V write Ill mail pay postage Everybody needs first-aid advice Something else New Club Presidents will take over soon have stack Roberts Rules Order Free also Let know want either both back Tuscaloosa Fly-In mystery has deepened See picture below What child far left running fiercely What has frightened him? What other children plucking up out ground? Are picking up worms out earth? Perhaps some gold pieces have fallen sky What answer enigma? mystery mystery running little children Next month next issue Model Aviation magazine will have ANSWERS membership about expire sure renew immediately go news stands next month buy next copy Model Aviation mag Dont miss next issue Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents Illinois John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Parenti 1920 Buckingham Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Warden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indiana Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Bussell 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 -31 06 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Boa 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 MO 64086 816 524-7307 Frequency Coordinator Cal Orr RR 1 Boa 1238 Higgineville MO 64037 660 584-6284 Fan 660 584-6285 Webmaster Gary Parenti 11001 Martindale Dr Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 531-9556 hflpilwwwcsamiitedu/amadist6/indeshtm OPPORTUNITY Jerry Worden R/C contest coordinator except soaring asked replaced has done outstanding job last several years now need new coordinator interested give Jeny call phone number e-mail address can found District VI Web page listed above after speaking him interested send letter MERRILL VILLE IN Club #2991 Deep River R/C Flying Club held mall show promote hobby over 50 planes display club also signed up 90 demonstration flight individual signed up contacted date set intro-flight Picture shows display mall PLAINFIELD IN Club #298 Screaming Eagles RC Inc 26 flyers seven states participate Fifth Annual Eagles Pattern contest held club field 1st Place Novice Jeff Hughes 1st Place Sportsman Dae Kim first picture below 1st Place Advanced John Ford 1st Place Masters Jeff Aranyos 1st Place FAI Geoff Combs Next have part flight line Steve Ragsdale co-CD provided information photos BOWLING GREEN KY Club #1158 Southern Ky Model Aero Club club 60 some members owns its flying field has 50 500 foot runway Last May fly-in attracted 80 pilots five states Photo 1 shows some aircraft pilots families sitting shade enjoying flying Photo 2 shows Greg Garrison 1/2 scale Laser 200 local TV station taped quite bit meet shown channel 13 twice evening Ernie Iversen sent pictures information PERU IN Club 281 Mississinewa Sky Hawks received invitation display Grissom Air Reserve Base annual air show club put together display 20 some aircraft Claims show state 150000 people attended Club members lost count spoke Carl Moon supplied pictures information will note pictures club put display near C-47 smart modelers know find shade first picture Carl himself second L R has Bill Timberman Ron Lowe Bud Wallick Steve Eagle Howard Martz ANDERSON IN Delbert Leisure Jr sent couple pictures Ju-88 A-4 partially finished state Power will two ST 75 Should weigh about 15 pounds ary1999 157 Iowa / Michigan / Minnesota / Wisconsin Dave Gish Vice President 5435 St Hwy 99 Wapello IA 52653 Tel 319 766-2202 Fax 319 766-4038 Email goflyl @lisconet 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 Thomas 0 Lazar 435 Hubbell St Marshall WI 53559-9409 Andy Lowe 9557 Crosley Redford Ml 46239 Tel 313 534-6650 E-mail andyd7@electrodynamcom Bill Millar 712 Grand Ave Petoskey Ml 49770 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindstrom MN 55045 Mike Zingery 6496 5 Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Al Schwartz 2787 Fernwood Roseville MN 55113 Ph 612633-2286 East Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Ph 810486-4800 OOPS Correction required Wayne Yeager quit pylon board member Dist VII contest coordinator Also Jean Lasik has resigned AVPs MI will moving Florida will replaced Andy Lowe Livonia Mi now can contacted 734-422-5420 about Andy will follow later Back July Ribcrackers around Farmington Hills MI area held annual airshow great except certain biplane got little busted up personal thanks club members hospitality shown wife Several kids got chance take turn controls takes lot people put good flight line control shown event like oneduring entire show Thunderbirds RC club Kalamazoo MI held 4th Annual Open House spring 1998 flight demos pretty much dedicate whole weekend introducing hobby public Using buddy system fly about 50 60 people adults kids Left student Todd Anderson right student Jim Landon young man Tiger 60 Andrew Gideon youngest club member eleven has flying own 3 years An open invitation exists AMA members fly Thunderbirds field anytime theyre Kalamazoo area 158 Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents crowd turned out both days largest have seen Associate Vice Presidents 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 Valley View Suite 4 Farmers Branch TX 75234 972 241-8492 South Gene Kent 2811 Cork Cove San Antonio TX 78230 210 308-8043 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 817 467-9211 During 1998 first year representing modelers AMA District VIII Executive Council Academy have traveled thousands miles visiting events flying sites clubs hobby stores variety modeling activities throughout five state region district now reflect perspective could seen someone views broad expanse range what aircraft modeling region No matter much differ type modeling doing given date changes throughout ones life modelingeven killer competitors sport beginners taking lessons needing assistance first like other like others Having attended 1998 Nationals Gathering Eagles II SAM Champs Weatherford TX Swap Meet last weekend March September semi annually Memorial service DFW airport lifelong volunteer Academy AMA member Mr Ed Turner can unequivocally state person has experienced joy fulfillment excitement creating flying model airplanes has experiences transcend could have otherwise participate construction flying model aircraft no matter much differ types models construct enjoy similar another non-modeling individual Aeromodelers truly unique persons AMA glue bonds modelers together Hopefully oppressive heat has surrounded AMA District VIII remissionreports have come attendance both sanctioned events model flying general has affected decreased record temperatures May 1999 bring better conditions being outside flying models recognize fellow modeler AMA member Over Internet RAtwood407@AOLcom reports availability quality four-color AMA logo plastic name identification badge displays red white blue AMA wings logo members AMA No name chartered club affiliation city state residents worn visit another club/flying site modeling activity identifies member being type people plastic badge may equally worn cap shirt pocket states easy means identify individual being AMA member member given charter club ordered identification tags found well worth cost $400 information about identification tags directly contact manufacturer w Engraving ox 862 Jenks Oklahoma 74037 Another product identifies modelers another will soon available through AMA distribution channels Muncie IN AMA logo printed high-quality windsocks 15 knot aviation quality will available contacting Supply Service department AMA will reasonably priced almost necessity flying field introduced manufacture wind socks AMA hopefully will see flying throughout district photos members models Monthly photographs can possibly included page come will attempt reserve space possible keep up action modeling District VIII consult Web site numerous photographs developing programs district seen free video lending library growing tremendously Additionally listing instructor pilots district shown consult following regular basis updated continuously wwwAMA-Dist-8 org AMA glue bonds modelers together PS newest branches aeromodeling Radio Control Combat American Scale Dogfighters Association has formed coordinate activities information about AMA event No 704 2scale Combat information write ASDA 20300 Lochmoor Harper Woods MI 48225 wwwscalecombatcom Flying Fun Fellowship Sandy Frank ary1999 159 AMA Dist VIII RC Combat team championship decided July 5 Waco TX middle age crazy team Fort Worth Thunderbirds outscored 23 contestants Upper left Jerry Bradley right Ray Thompson lower right Hippie Hobbies Unlimited owner also won firstplace overall flying Joe Butler Special lower left unnamed mechanic Larry Weddle Kingsland Ar Camden Aircraft Modelers fun fly Fred Hill local hobby store owner instructing youngsters about becoming modelers Time well spent thank Fred New Mexico scale association scale fly-in 34 entrants Colorado Arizona New Mexico look event last weekend June 1999 midday walk planes featured 80 model aircraft photo CD Pat Tritle Albuquerque NM 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 8027 W 81St Circle Arvada CO 80005 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Mike Weidner 6535 Foxdale Circle Colorado Springs CO 80919-1 788 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News South Dakota 61 Years Modeling John Donovan interest modeling started 1936 nine years old time candy bars came out balsa glider attached collected until fleet time lived farm climbed top windmill flew also made orange crate models whittled props As went town would hold out car window make props spin 1939 moved Ireton Iowa classmates building balsa stick planes covering tissue built together sometime separated WWII both went service later married moved Sioux Falls started flying U Control 1960 ten other modelers started Flying Eagles Model Club started city wide campaign find model port finally granted space fair grounds built 4 flying circles 1 gas powered car circle After club members spent week year fair flying entertain spectators ended 1979 fair grounds expanded make room next 3 years held craft hobby model plane shows fair mini-tractor pulls helped promote modeling area 10 years Flying Eagles known Flying Eagles Junior Optimist Club backing adult High Noon Optimist Club work youth club received Optimist year award. 1960 started hobby shop known Donovans Hobby Center supply modelers needs has expanded later became known Donovans Hobby Craft Scuba Center Inc 60s held model building classes store get young people started modeling also held classes YMCA 1970 leased field opened own RC model port organized club called private Field RC Club helped start Lake Area Model Club Watertown So Dak sanctioned 2 contests city Watertown gave appreciation plaque Classes held Sioux Falls Public Library teaching young people build Delta Darts years have planes display library Several parades have allowed taxi RC planes time pulling trailer behind something interest fit parade day Several times went other towns put air shows Mitchell Prop Busters Club projects helped start first model show area held YMCA 1968 3 years later needed room went Western Mall hold show filled hail space 1978 moved show Empire Mall 150 people registered 250 models entered 1972 held banquet before show Cliff Weirich guest speaker 75 Stan Chilton President ALMA Johnnie Clemens attended district AIVIA meeting SD Nebr Kan Wyo held time As retail member Hobby Industry Ass asked serve board directors 1974 1977 1978-19791 served chairman retailers section shows opportunity meet executive director AMA John Worth Johnnie Clemens help plan modeling area Some clubs helped start Flying Eagles Model Club Mitchell Prop Busters Brookings Barn Stormers Private Field Fliers Lake Area Modelers Sioux Falls Rcers Donovans RC Club So Dak have sanctioned about 50 AIVIA contests having Junior Events doing could have done help familywife Betty daughter Becky Like sponsoring ball club sponsor airplane club past 26 years have found model port teaching new club members fly spending hours heated double garage teaching modelers build occasionally repairing has gone astray age 701 look back life feel really did make difference As result years service John awarded AMAs Superior Service Award Apr 20 97 Marshall Minnesota Model Plane Show News Nebraska HiFlyers Model Airplane Club Grand Island Nebraska hosted 6th Annual FunFly Open-House July 12 1998 Club field 1221 South Shady Bend Road provided excellent site days flying 33 registered pilots Models sizes types present smaller trainers vintage old-timers racers biplanes quarter-scale aircraft organized events included scheduled candy drop kids full scale paraplane piloted Jason Luebbe AT-6 ten lap demonstration race As always HiFlyers extend invitation AMA members crossing Nebraska stop visit fly field located east side Grand Island t left John Anderson #1 son Henry Coons Both GI HiFlyers Both holding homebuilt Baby Aces 4Gary Sandsted yers Sec-Treas 3127 Brentwood Blvd Grand Island Ne 68801 160 Model Aviation eeting Minutes 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 AIvIA Administration telephone via fax writing telephone requests dial 765 287-1256 extension 201 210 fax requests use 765 7410057 $10 minimum credit card orders U] F-i 11 rem mu i i] t m Arizona / California / Hawaii Guam / Nevada / Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone/Fax 602 728-9400 E-mail nchh @ptimenetcom http//wama-1 Ocom/ama Glenn Carter Walnut Creek California 510 933-2086 Michael Harrington Kaneohe Hawaii 808 239-6682 Gary Hover Visalia California 209747-0287 Kal Jensen Reno Nevada 702 329-6430 John Krohn Whittier California 310 692-4177 Bob Reynolds Tucson Arizona 520 296-8183 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner Sacramento California 916 362-1962 See Iaat monttia column additional AVPa Coordinatora Jerry Kitchen Salt Lake City powers up quarter scale Corsair preparation mid-day flight demonstration NURCAC annual Flyin Jerry provided breath taking flight demonstration crowd spectators modeling enthusiasts Trailed plume air show smoke Jerrys Corsair backdropped against clear blue Utah sky brings Corsair down runway low inverted pass Boyd Newman Vice President Northern Utah Radio Control Aircraft Club did honors announcing mid-day air show flight demonstration clubs annual summer Fly-in July 10-12 event conducted clubs gorgeous flying site just west Ogden UT edge Great Salt Lake years Fly-in included such notables Associate Vice Presidents Dan Johnson Kent Nogi flew BVM Bandit providing very impressive demonstration turbine powered RC flight attended Soar Utah 95 Im sure remember great slope soaring conditions fantastic soaring event Well take memory add huge variety slope soaring aircraft dozens soaring enthusiasts having wonderful time premier slope soaring sites youve got Soar Utah 98 event conducted during Labor Day weekend Sep 5-7 Point Mountain Point Mountain natural sand peninsula between Salt Lake Utah valleys incredible soaring site Soar Utah 98 CD Tom Hoopes gets few minutes edge slope during short break event activities foamy P-Si light weight foam constructed gliders traversed slope Soar Utah 98 thanks members Utah Soaring Association great event outline Elk head above Mormon Lake Lodge sign depicts rustic setting Arizona Model Pilots Societys annual Mormon Lake Fly-in cool northern Arizona pines south Flagstaff years fly-in organized Rick Cathy Power conducted Aug 14-16 included BBQ dinner entertainment wonderful opportunity enjoy clear mountain air company friends fellow modelers AMPS President Frank Jackson made sure everyone got chance fly allowed modeler turn flying community Cub Always looking little stick time took Frank up offer though few tense moments meandered down runway eventually mastered challenge flying 8000 feet density altitude Thanks Frank AMPS special thanks Rick Cathy putting fantastic event Members Arizona Model Pilots Sun Valley flyers take break flying look youngsters saddle up short trail ride through Coconino Forest Horseback riding just family activities available Mormon Lake providing variety entertainment entire family Till next time. Keepem safe Keepernflyn ary1999 161 •]FIiI[s~1E 1 1 iSI 1 m Alaska Idaho / Montana/ Oregon / Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Poriland OR 97213-0090 503 234-4439 EMAIL vpxi@pacifiercom Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 26405 SE 160th St Issaquah WA 98027 Al Culver Boa 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkinson 319 Yellowstone Billings MT 59101 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 96684 Reeves Lippincolt 4400 Gray Wolt Dr Wasilla AK 99654 Mike Hazel 1073 Windemere Dr NW Salem OR 97304 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Boa 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Snser 761 Lillooet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411 154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Get reservations Puyallup EXPO its time package Mount Rainier R/C Society 99 99 show Feb 6-7 information about 19th Annual running fine show has mailed clubs havent heard packet available talk club contact fortunate have well done well regarded show go dont support going lose very important part hobby using Internet Bill Bender established fine web site http /home att netlw bender/expo/nwexpo html covering EXPO information major change will no fee entering models static display Hopefully will increase numbers fine aircraft display dont bring out beauty built let us enjoy Bill Smith will conduct scheduling meeting 2 pm Saturday Bill asks CDs get plans contests early before meeting way major conflicts will ironed out advance now place read AMA Dist XI schedule Bill wrote Boeing Hawks have new Web Site have worked Mike McNamee Hawks include District XI RC Contest schedule particular schedule covers September thru December 1998 will try include 1999 events accrue primarily month January Its first class site Mike deserves lot credit can find Hawks site http/www brigadooncom/hawks Al Munger Editor Olympic R/C Association aka ORCA newsletter sent some photos news about ORCA inaugural fun fly July 18 Tod Anderson about get landing points ORCAs field Port Gamble WA site formerly use R/C flying John Castleman President ORCA negotiated lease Olympic Resources Management use historic mill site land previously used chip storage last spring 74 x 350 ft grass strip developed site club has 24 members growing Any flyers interested using field should contact John Castleman 360-779-4828 John Castleman gets 1st place award CD Harold Frombach ORCA field less restored mill town Port Gamble WA National Historic Site dates 1853 General Store has great Deli hungry pilots Appreciation credit due Mr Larry Smith ORM valued assistance lease negotiations past spring record wet Oregon Graham Hicks took photo field near La Grande Looking west across Lake Bushpilots La Grande Scale Rally held Aug 14-15-16 same site next photo Gene La Fond shows same general area sans water Gene Wenatchee WA admires 1st place Sportsman prize Nieuport 11 kit donated Proctor Enterprises Lynn Hendry competed provided some info about La Grande Scale Rally excellent event hosted Grande Ronde Bush Pilots Graham Hicks CD weather 27 contestants great Bush Pilots putting First Official US Scale Masters Regional well organized Courtright Field top shape Sat Bush Pilots put another famous steak dinners entire weekend outstanding well organized event truly friendly atmosphere AVP Al Culver remains F2G Corsair First engine problems CD Graham Hicks used radio control traffic two flight lines May Holiday Season best ever families Model Aviation *
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ws View HQ See Page 176 Hall Fame Inductees year 1998 special year Model Aviation Hall Fame Typically five individuals inducted However Year Pioneer climaxed special event held September thirteen deserving modelers added rolls Normally selection committee consists nine AMA Presidents year committee expanded adding Leader Member selected 11 AMA districts Selection Hall Fame honor based service Academy modeling aviation general will discover individuals represent facet hobby/sport including competition administrative support industry thirteen brief biographies follow represent combined total 974 years modeling experience Bob Aberle Bob Aberle Hauppauge New York has enjoyed productive modeling career variety hobby/sport disciplines started 1951 local regional free flight contests now competes RC electric old timer events 28 years has written Flying Models Magazine Included some 2000 pages published material 30 RC designs subjects include designs sport scale racers old-timers etc Numerous articles also graced byline 1985 Bob penned book named Clean QuietA Guide Electric Model Flights publication recognized world wide definitive handbook beginner fast expanding part hobby/sport co-founder Modelair-Tech company dedicated advancement electric powered flight 1980 1983 Bob served chairman AMA Frequency Committee During very important period spearheaded effort led present frequency assignments FCC hoursmany frustrationsmany trips Washington filled time frame cases sheer will determination brought about changes advanced Frequency Committee continues serve Frequency Committee today service has received Howard McEntee award AMA Fellowship Award AMA Distinguished Service Award Bob organized Silent Electric Flyers Long Island Vice President R/C Squadron Jack Albrecht Jack Albrecht Fairfield California began modeling career age 9 San Francisco Using money saved magazine route purchased unassembled Bunch Mighty Midget engine high school 1943 set control line speed records 100-mph range enlisted Army 1944 served South Pacific area Following Army service 1944-1946 continued winning says control line speed Jack attended college studying radio engineering As Army reservist served Korea Following service Jack returned California area became involved radio control 1950s After constructing first hand-held reed system designed Alex Schneider Ed Rockwood Jack began experimenting various other types equipment included up coming digital proportional units such Digicom designed manufactured Don Mathes Doug Spreng over 20 years Jack served member hobby industry association Kraft Systems continued until ceased produce equipment became Customer Relations Manager Airtronics Inc remained until recent retirement 1982 member Frequency Committee Jack assigned task writing staffing plan orderly phase-in 50 aircraft 30 surface frequencies Additionally became responsibility present plan industry still serving AMAs Frequency Committee Jack elected DCRC Club Hall Fame 1975 awarded AMA Distinguished Service Award 1992 added Vintage RC Societys Hall Fame 1994 George Buso George Buso Hyde Park New York has enjoyed aeromodeling almost 65 years early 1930s saw construction Korda type rubber models hand-launched gliders flying contests Syracuse New York area During Navy duty 1946 married high school sweetheart helped chase free flight models 1947 began work control line models designing building Hellcat attended college Having no help him learn fly CL taught himself Ultimately organized club Delhi New York 1952 George made acquaintance Ed Lorenz began experimenting RC ultimately led flying patteru model designed called Configuration III Scale next challenge qualified World Championships did compete lost model five days before event George has very much involved international scale competition scene has served ajudge team manager contest director numerous occasions very important responsibility serving AIVIA s FAI voting delegate 6 years 25 years George produced managed unique Rhinebeck Jamboree event two AMA Superior Service Awards achievement also AMA Fellow having received award 1996 Additional activities included serving Radio Control Contest Board organizing IBM Radio Control Model Club assisting planning Celebration Eagles held 1996 George served years Associate Vice President District II Maxey Hester Maxey Hester Montezuma Iowa brings Hall Fame long history competition activity industry involvement As teenager built flew scores rubberpowered free flight models However World War II interrupted modeling career joined Navy age 17 Following war started both family business finish carpenter Des Moines Iowa until 1953 returned modeling flying control line 1954 discovered RC using single 146 Model Aviation emy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 channel system designed E Paul Johnson 1958 moved reeds flew until 1965 switched proportional Between 1954 1987 flew hundreds local regional national international events both pattern pylon scale competition credentials include 2nd 3rdand 4th place finishes F4C Scale World Championships list national wins far too lengthy list Maxeys list designs includes over dozen scale pattern sport pylon models Zlin Akroat Ryan STA Komet Citabria few number can still found competition circuit today Maxey served contest director both locally nationally charter member first president Des Moines Modelaires RC Club charter member NMPRA 1967 Maxey became plant manager Sig Manufacturing Co Inc Following death Glen Sigafoose companys founder became Vice President always has hands manager very much involved companys operations active air show pilot full scale circuit along wife Hazel fly Sig air force some seven aircraft include three famous Spacewalkers Maxey very active flying youngsters EAA Young Eagles Program Joe Kovel Joe Kovel Woodhaven New York can boast 72 years model flying competition flying days began 1934 both local national events continues fly today RC version very famous 1935 KG Kovel-Grant free flight design Joe has honor having elected Society Antique Modelers SAM Hall Fame During early years model development Joe fortunate able work fly famous pioneer hobby/sport include Charles Hampson Grant Bill Brown Joe published articles Model Airplane News covered wide range subjects including construction various models propellers gas models wing airfoil sections latter included entitled Grant Wing Sections Purpose During course long partnership Joe built number models Grant began 1934 first Patent Model featuring wing segment three flap components activation mechanism recent activity 1988 refurbishing second version Patent Model Joe spent working life aviation Included jobs Sikorsky Aircraft Serversky Aircraft Brewster Aero Corporation B&H Aircraft Edo Aircraft Along way served Navy Squantum Naval Air Station Weymouth Naval Air Station After discharge participated maintenance work aircraft Floyd Bennett Field weekend warriors Vernon Krehbiel Vernon Krebbiel Williamsville New York can recognized through initials VK famous VK Model Aircraft Company initial interest models spurred 1927 Scripps Howard newspaper column entitled Build Fly Model Airplanes led Vein producing scale models Spad Nieuport Polish fighter 1929 advent Model Airplane News provided new source information Coupled creation long relationship Howard McEntee Vein began produce rubber powered flying models scaled up three views found MAN Veins first gas job Flying Quaker powered GHQ engine predictably didnt run replaced Baby Cyclone Model B engine remained possession until recent death true believer theories CH Grant Vein incorporated ideas models designed success events testifies skills After stint Air Force returned family business 1947 married Shirley Freiheit proved motivational inspiration VK Model Aircraft company still flying control line free flight bitten RC bug 1960 Shirley decided create VK line models company soon burst seams shop behind home moved Akron New York spacious surroundings Through Shirleys insistence company concentrated classic scale designs since would never go out date still produced Lew Proctor models today Vern received Cole Palen Achievement Award Rhinebeck work spent years lecture circuit events such Toledo DC R/C conferences Austin Leftwich Austin Leftwich Richmond Virginia brings 65 years modeling background Hall Fame joined AMA 1938 became Contest director 1939 interest spans rubber free flight gas free flight control line RC pattern pylon sailplanes helicopters 1941 obtained Amateur radio operators license order experiment radio control Using homemade copy Good Brothers system flew modified Super Buccaneer Austins competition record spans period 1939 1974 1952 competed member United States World Championship Wakefield team Helsinki Finland holds records variety disciplines national level pylon record model Delta Two resides AMA museum addition Austin set FAI RC sailplane altitude record 1962 1968 set FAI Hydroplane Closed Circuit Distance record Lake Meade York Pennsylvania Austin wrote technical articles Air Trails magazine well material plans Model Builder participated design improvement testing Controlaire Blue Max radio system instrumental developing use nylon bolts wing attachment Over years Austin has served Contest Director number events organizer charter member Richmond Model Club Richmond Area Model Control Club 1958 1985 until 1996 participated member Special Events Contest Board Jerry Nelson Jerry Nelson Hillsboro Oregon youngster age 59 has modeling half century holds private pilots license glider instrument rating also holds A&P Amateur Radio Technician license first place control line precision aerobatics win age 12 Jerry went compete pattern pylon sailplanes scale has designed over 50 RC models Two notable achievements involved developing first fiberglass RC model KA6E sailplane wing span 12 feet Recently created fully aerobatic aluminum 100-inch RC model Currently operates Nelson Aircraft company supplies variety modeling materials Jerry has very active administrative standpoint past RC Contest Board Chairman Over 25 years ago started 40 sized Formula MNPRA racing associations Jerry also introduced turn around pattern event biplanes started IMAC Scale aerobatic pattern association US team member 1963 1965 FAI F3A Aerohatic World Championship competition 1977 served Jury member FAI event Springfield Ohio three occasions Jeny served contest Director famous Tournament Champions Las Vegas Jerry has written numerous articles published plans national international magazines given AMA Distinguished Service Award 1967 recipient Howard McEntee award Currently member Canby Dusters RC club district director IMAA William Netzeband William Netzeband Murrieta California holds commanding position control line community competition wins occurred Navy Carrier Precision Aerobatics Stunt events designs spanned other types models well unique innovative design featured virtually model publication has existed articles features spanned period 1951 1978 Flying wing designs Scared Kitten Fierce Arrow Humbug etc tended change thinking about model design January1999 147 flying featured technical writing Bill served contest event director number national events also organized Double Cola Model Airplane Club 1953 Joplin Model Airplane Club 1958 Significant contributions industry resulted following Bills being hired Testors Corporation 1959 remained company until retired during tenure took highest priority design produce ready fly models average 10-year-old could successfully fly result program produced high level exposure hobby/sport Over years Bill member some 10 different clubs served officer positions well newsletter editor during management activities 1958 national Control Line Stunt event developed elimination system still used National International competition today Frank Parmenter Frank Parmenter Georgetown Texas joined AMA 1939 during year won first large contest prize $5000 large sum time four occasions member FAI World Championship Wakefield team Additionally attended other championships supporter assisted team members participated PAl power Wakefield selection contests 1953 through 1986 Frank recognized able ambassador aeromodeling whether competitor supporter position NACA later NASA also afforded additional opportunity serve outstanding influence Along holding number National records served Contest Director large events contributions AMA fund drives FAI team support National Free Right symposium activities significant Frank organizers Brainbusters group played important roles AMA activities especially during World War II years served AMA District IV Vice President 19471948 interesting note Franks significant almost invisible contribution free flight activity development stab-tilt concept controlling glide direction free flight models process has minimal effect power pattern important producing excellent flights earliest designs 1940 selection Charisma NEFS model year 1973he has added much hobby sport Len Purdy Len Purdy Oakwood Georgia takes great pride holding AMA number 129 original number obtained joined AIvIA year took over NAA its forerunner As 12-year-old became engrossed aeromodeling after winning first contest 1933 passion modeling evidenced through flying participation Contest Director fact instrumental formation clubs also responsible creating system selection Unites States FAI teams through use local competitions eam points select participants final Masters event Over years Len operated three different companies related model activities first established 1955 Ectron Products devoted manufacture RC escapements 1960 Ectron evolved Cobb Hobby Manufacturing Finally 1964 business moved Oakwood Georgia name became Lanier RC contribution Lanier RC hobby/sport cannot overemphasized Sensing potential modelers lacked skills desire build wished fly Len began producing line models now referred ARF Almost Ready Fly Between 1964 1978 almost 150000 models sold 16 different model types ability repair dinged wing continue contest demonstrated time again two occasions Lanier models used Jim Whitley Jim Kirkland win international events models being produced yet today under Lanier name after Len sold company 1980 Art Schroeder Art Schroeder Spring Hill Florida counts 62 years modeling activity life Beginning age 8 progressed through stages modeling activity before becoming involved RC 1952 became active pattern competitor 1960 continued through 1987 designs such Eyeball Migiball Eyelash published kitted Art held administrative positions throughout years both nationally internationally included such AMA activities District II Vice President Chairman AMA Scholarship Committee Aerospace Educators Council Contest Director international level served FAIJCIAM Youth Education Committee editor founder ClAM Flyer press liaison 1994 European Scale RC Championships Art perhaps best recognized additional prowess columnist variety publications including Model Airplane News Model Builder American Modeler foreign publications served editor Model Airplane News between 1970 1984 Air Age hook Giant Steps Over years served ad copywriter numerous modeling finns Additionally services employed consultant firms such MRC Cass Engineering J&J Span Aero Sig Top Flite found time write appear TV film Scaling Heights produced Ylies Radio Helsinki Finland serving flight demonstrator able pilot scale model Pius formation full-sized craft became first American fly American RC radio model Soviet Union 1979 George Steiner George Steiner Sacramento California stimulated develop modeling career saw Amelia Earhart take off famous ill-fated flight After few active years enthusiasm waned rekindled until 1965 discovered table full Comet Megow models flea market took him hobby shops discovered early simple electronic equipment Since vocation electronics soon became involved end reports 52 straight weekends crashed before finally achieving first non crash flight model flew away Becoming involved sailplanes devised simply constructed winch launching featured rolling pin Ford starter motor 1n1971 1972 using Graupner Cirrus took first place distance speed contests 1976 achieved level 4 LSF interest turned radio design development 1978 created programmable transmitter reversing rate switches Though provided boards several people built became deeply involved AMA activity 980s becoming Frequency Coordinator performing transmitter checking Nats joined Frequency Committee 1985 work committee has invaluable promoted concept purchasing checking equipment now use deeply involved testing necessary 80 channel frequency introduction has called consultant various frequency matters involving interference concerns articles have appeared regularly RC Modeler since 1974 1996 authored published book Z Radio Control Electronics Journal Georges pet phrase problem develops requiring Frequency Committee deliberation action No Problem does job Keith Storey Keith Storey AMA #9 Los Angeles California brings Hall Fame story model dedication importantly model promotion involved free flight gliders rubber powered models prior World War II competition career began first Nats 1946 1947 1949 placed first four control line speed event held Nats During East-West Challenge meet held St Louis Keith won various events set new AMA records Keith started First Speed Team 148 Model Aviation club 1946 group originated concept Team Race Goodyear look-alike designs later became prototype concept RC Pylon racing began selling concept pylon Eastern Midwestern modelers magazines pylon established event Nats 1957 Keith won three times Plans Gold Rush III published 1962 featured innovative ideas emphasizing among other things special bellcranks differential aileron travel 1953 Keith elected President AIvIA signaled change modeling life competitor administrative promotional concerns During 1950s became associated Disney Studios Burbank resulted serial theme TV segment Mickey Mouse Club program fourpart serial featured boy wanted airline pilot girl dreamed being stewardess Keith assisted producer Sterling Silliphant modeling aspects using FAST club members equipment Ultimately starting 1955 became Disneyland employee performer Tomorrow/and flying eight shows day seven days week job hiring crew setting routines announcing flying continued two years number other activities filled what little time left included performing helping club field acquisition such sites Sepulveda Basin Whittier Narrows Mile Square 70s suffered burn out However 1990 urge participate returned Storeys story continues Additional Inductees addition preceding thirteen members elected Hall Fame 1998 selection committee has voted include past AMA presidents roll date Keith Storey living past president already included list Additional Presidents now deceased year include AMA # 3 Edward Roberts AMA # 5 Everett Angus AMA # 8 Frank Bushey AAIA #15 Howard Johnson A/VIA #20 John Grigg Model Aviation Hall Fame Academy Model Aeronautics salute deserving individuals welcome contribution hobby/sport aeromodeling ing erving taining Joe Beshar Coordinator 198 Merritt Dr Oradell NJ 07649 Fax 201 261-0223 Tel 201 261-1281 members interested flying sites AMA Eying Site Program underway process establishing network volunteers serve means communicating geographic locations possible least state network will consist volunteers interested joining effort acquiring flying sites well preserving have will addressed Eying Site Assistance volunteers responsibility simply keep abreast going ons his/her area reading newspapers watching listening news along keeping touch whomever necessarypolitically socially etc matters conducive flying sites passing information Eying Site Coordinator clubs area Volunteers register Eying Site Coordinator above addressed search flying site volunteers ask everyone make membership aware task opportunity serve volunteer carrying message fellow members encouragement verbally inclusion publications high priority objective support future aeromodeling Club Prepared Alternate Flying Site William H Huebner President Lakeland Aeromodel Club Lakeland Aeromodel Club North Arlington NJ flew over 20 years site east town Hackensack Meadowlands excellent place fly seemingly good long-term prospects area used over-fly zone largest landfill sites north central New Jersey fell under control Hackensack Meadowlands Development Commission HMDC 1995 private firm contracted use open areas top landfill compost leaves collected surrounding communities commercial purposes 1996 HMDC agreed allow contractor erect building composted material could bagged rather truck out offsite facility flat area around flying site ideal building paved runway ready-made parking lot employees cars Lake/and asked leave hunt should noted northern New Jersey very densely populated areas already developed generally have topographical problems also prevent use much anything Members scoured surrounding communities large tracts open land whether commercial public privately held HMDC contacted determine whether other areas around landfill could used proved accessible National Parks Department contacted As part search effort very comprehensive written proposal document prepared Executive Committee comprised Edmund Manger President William Huebner Vice-president Angelo DeFilippo Secretary Victor Bock Treasurer clearly described hobby benefits hobby participants national organization clubs goals goals national organization demographics members safety issues former notable members potential benefits property owners flying site requirements proposal used potential site owners sell needs Rather quickly thank goodness efforts resulted obtaining permission build flying field small portion community recreation field/recycling center neighboring town Lyndhurst fact over-fly area under jurisdictional control same HMDC effectively guaranteeing no development land HMDC readily agreed letting club use airspace new site potential better old especially since no houses within miles likelihood less vehicular traffic under over-fly zone no stray dump trucks Onto parade however little rain falls new site means greater interaction town officials occasional presence sporting activities behind flying areas attendant kids around ah yes . opportunity nearby highway Wanting create improve paved runway old site adding intersecting runway crosswind landings membership used treasury two rounds assessments couple very generous benefactors raise funds Unforeseen delays business failure paving contractor additional work bury light poles planned town would interfere landing approach drove costs above financial resources available additional revenue raising ideas investigated including commercial loans loans members further assessments fundraisers grant proposals Former District II VP Joe Beshar member club strongly suggested raising financial problem national organization newly elected District II Vice-president Mr Wes De Coo contacted joined club monthly membership meeting get acquainted us organization found him genuinely interested fact joined us Holiday meeting actively participated festivities Wes suggested draft loan proposal AMA outlining situation financial dilemma specific need funding total comprised January1999 149 relatively small percentage overall expense describe site-plan demonstrate financial ability club repay loan Wes brought proposal Executive Committee AMA financial committee reviewed panposal offered club $600000 loan repaid low interest rate offer line proposed repayment schedule based dues anticipated new member enrollment over 18 months Since first time such endeavor did have homework prepare budget estimates project future revenues prepare present arguments monies needed Additionally Wes De Cou worked behind scenes lobby us AMA advocacy efforts truly commendable work really paid off very quick turnaround Club officers several members signed promissory note business Someone has take responsibility accountability yes liability repay loan Just remember being business-like made very easy AMA say YES Club membership dropped 110 less half two years transition reconstruction new flying site combined loss another smaller local clubs flying site has increased membership just over year 80% loan has repaid infidi time want thank AMA involved officers officials Wes De Cou Joe Beshar Matty Ruzzo Lyndhurst Public Works Department Paul Passamano Lyndhurst Parks Recreation Department mayor town council Lyndhurst course others numerous mention justice forgetting someone help support Finally clubs have demonstrated need funding have wonderful additional resource Contact Flying Site Assistance Coordinator Take time think through what need would use resources ability club repay make request AMA help found proposal worked very well provided AMA information show whys need money hows would repaid what projects money would used whos responsible officers members assure fiscal responsibility made like business proposition rather like kids asking Dad some money turn made easy AMA evaluate request see value loaning money return investment accountability funds Remember like bank loan club must able show adequate credit worthiness unlike dealing bank AMA understands what need want lastly expect AMA fund entire project club must shoulder substantial part cost directly will demonstrate greater local commitment project have excellent resource AMA now Joe Beshar recently assumed position flying Site Assistance Coordinator AMA would like extend sincere congratulations new position S Mike Stokes AMA Education Coordinator 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 As will last column Model Aviation have procrastinating would go about writing what say past year have enjoyed being Education Coordinator Academy Model Aeronautics involvement have meeting youth-oriented educators modelers across United States still feel have has received education grown experience personal thanks Joyce Hager Jay Mealy giving opportunity months column will ways just like ones before will deal what happening around country dedicated folks make hobby sport what today work young people will start another YES Youth Education Stipend grant recipient Again continuation existing program Minnesota Radio Control Soaring Society Bloomington Minnesota actually late getting request school year begun third September Congratulations MRCSS members wonderful work continuing Washburn High School Minneapolis October column reported Lake Orion Middle School Michigan received YES grant Harold Reuter mentor program recently sent letter included newspaper article progress program sort community involvement looking make public aware Academy Model Aeronautics members what they/we have offer Harold made point latest letter importance timing recognition main point being dont keep exploits yourself Let us know what doing might share pride entire membership Thanks Harold wish continued success best luck Lake Orion Middle School Dragon Fliers program recently conversation longtime friend actively engaged preservation military aviation history Dino Digiorgio man passion mission Dino founder World Miniature Warbird Association charter preservation military aviation history through Scale model aircraft As part charter group youth activity involvement issue past June Dino officiated organizations banquet presented 10year-old Paul Sitler cadet wings making him Junior Air Cadet World Miniature Warbird Association So young man recognition Turns out Paul started flying RC Giant Scale ripe old age 9 after two years sport-flying smaller stuff Paul dad Bill Sitler teamed up build Dick Sarpolus-designed Mustang Paul eye turns out dad own quick let young Paul burn up skies duo completed project time Paul fly Mustang Fall warbird meet Imlaystown NJ addition Paul flew Mustang two other meets last fall Paul later entered Mustang Junior Category 98 WRAM Westchester Radio Aero Modelers show took second place Pauls dream get involved Junior Cadet program turns 14 attend Air Force Academy day Air Force pilot Lofty goals anyone 10-year-old get impression will achieve past week received latest revision rules next years Science Olympiad competition courtesy Tom Sanders As have reported previously year first attempt Propellor Propulsion model airplane competition few ambiguities rules have cleaned up clarified 1999 copy rules contact Tom Sanders Midwest Products 800 348-3497 wrapping up month want take opportunity thank members AMA Education Committee have given unselfishly time talents Without commitment past year job would have impossible others have also helped educate past year Among Dick Baxter Bob McKay JJ Levine Alice Noble CAP Tom Sanders Charlie Bauer Ed McCollough Sandy Frank Dave Gish Chief Powell too name heartfelt thanks 150 Model Aviation Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 787-7454 Recently privileged babysit two granddaughters Just before dinner started discussing food what might eat meal Angie four year old very talkative asked Granddaddy know what cant eat breakfast response No what cant eat breakfast Angie said lunch dinner Now told four-year-old joke Speaking food too often free meal like cheese mouse getsit has trap attached Below schedules income expenses 1997 1996 Nats bottom lines indicate swing $20892 excess expenses over income 1996 $4462 excess income over expenses 1997 $25354 swing Having event Muncie saves lot money am sure know indoor events held Johnson City Tennessee careful Look expenses shows several items off-site event location causes Site rental officials travel expenses largest two Read enjoy THE ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS INC SCHEDULES OF NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP CONTEST REVENUE AND EXPENSES YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 311997 AND 1996 1997 Revenue Entry fees Trophy sponsorships Souvenir sales net Miscellaneous Amount Percent $ 32863 1503 5133 671 8 18% 37 128 17 1996 AmountPercent $ 44961 1250 630 JLZ4Z 925% 26 13 36 Expenses Planning meeting Officials fees travel lodging uniforms Staff expenses Trophies Cars trucks trailers Equipment rental other Contestant supplies Site rental Officials parties awards Supplies services other Telephone Miscellaneous .A2Ifl 1000 2458 6064 128 11547 487 1500 324 5290 67 4926 75 61 151 03 287 12 37 08 132 01 123 01 71 7384 17095 305 22096 417 6766 741 5050 577 5766 68 887 Excess deficiency revenue over expenses 1000 152 352 06 455 08 139 15 104 12 119 01 67 1430 $ 4462113%$ 20892430% Until Later ary1999 151 IConnecticut / Maine / Massachusetts / New Hampshire / Rhode Island / Vermont Don Krafft Vice President Duxbury MA 02331-1828 P0 Box 1828 781 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 AlIen Road Billerica MA 01 821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuffin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 031 06-1077 Richard Sherman 30 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1 223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1866 NEW ENGLAND SCALE MASTERS QUALIFIER Woodstock Airport Ct used first time event good location runway quite rough supposed have re-surfaced weather caused delays dune time understanding first five expert class qualified go Scale Masters held Ohio five Ray Labonte Tom Kosewski Ed Estabrook Lloyd Roberts James Russell Following some pictures event Model Aviation 4The Judges l-r Charlie Nelson Jim Parker Harvey Hjelm Chauncey Dance Richie Roberts Don Krafft Expert winner Ray Labonte receiving trophy Jim Sbrogna Lloyd Roberts 4th expert Lloyd flew Flybaby modeled after once owned Gus Deltwas dog Max Gus familiar sight contests New England Max usually close few airplanes lined up spectator viewing Mitch Buckley Junior entered mother made trophies EC Meeting Minutes Available complete copy approved minutes quarterly Executive Council meeting available AMA member request copy most-recently approved minutes will provided no charge Council meets quarterly minutes given meeting approved following meeting Additional copies minutes other meetings $5 shipping handling charge Requests may submitted AMA Administration telephone via fax writing telephone requests dial 765 287-1256 extension 201 210 fax requests use 765 741 0057 $10 minimum credit card orders General Skyfarer built Moe Gionfriddo about flown Harvey Thomasian CD Jim Sbrogna observes Nick Ziroli Jr Won Airtronics Radio • U kid [tilE 11 1Cb New Jersey/ New Vorkl Europe Wes De Cou Vice President 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1308 Phone 908 221-1666 Fax 908 221-9297 decou@idtnet Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hrghtstowo NJ 08525-4551 Roy Brown USAF APCENr CMR 485 000 eec APO AC 09703 VinceJoliano teeharrrrock Rd Recky Pt New Yew NY 11778 Ray Juschkus 59 Lioingotorr Street St domes NY 11780 James M Lewis P081 Ogdeoborg NY 13889-0081 Bob Mckay tOO W Edward St belay NJ 08830 Dave Matbewnon Boo 8t3 Cemillus NY t353t Tom Marray 31 voorhees Drive Booking Riden NJ 07820 Marlene Nibodem 407 Willow Street Lockyort NY t4094 Bill Poytbress 2 Hemlock Court Sougeeies NY t2477 Adam SaltIer 41 Perry Avenue Lethem NY 12110-2433 Tarry Tarrenoire tOt Smithield Dr Endicoft NY t3780-4329 Freqoency Coordinator Ion Seater 03 Airyon Dr Cowego County Airport Fulton NY t3089 3101 098-8003 Early July AVP Robert McKay longtime modelers Don Post Sal Cannizzo gave indoor R/C demonstration Somerset County 4-H Broken Props Club Coupled rubber-powered demo club got few months back kids now primed year-round flying activities Don Post showing 4-H club convert gym flying site pictures different events shown web site wwwamadistrictiiorg Check out Once again Im happy report articles have come field large numbers Ill use space month get caught up . AVP Marlene Nikodem comes word summer filled interesting flying events May Yes know long ago May Niagra County R/C Model Eying Club hosted second annual John Grigg Memorial Sailplane Contest John will recall past President AMA predecessor VP District II Jim Roller Bill Wegmen Pete Fiorentine finished 123 Unlimited class Roman Paryz Ill Wegman Roller came out 123 Standard class Bob McClure Radio Control Club Rochester RCCR submitted some pics contest web site Marlene CDd event Speaking RCCR hosted Ray Edmunds Memorial Air Show Fun Fly early June Im catching up event CDd Jeny Joseph saw 43 contestants bring 75 airplanes far away Saratoga Demonstration flights put combat flyers Jim Warner Rodney Boatman George Hartman Mike Daly glider demo handled Bill Wegman Don Ogren wowed crowd flying lawnmower RCCR wives treated everyone great meal after flying festivities late June five local RC clubs participated Niagra Air Show held Niagra Falls Air Base Navy Blue Angels big draw model aviation got significant amount attention Members Wings Rotors Brauer Aviators Hying Knights Aircrafters Niagra County R/C Model Hying Club spent hour day showing skills RC pilots addition 42 models displayed hangar space allotted model groups Over 200000 folks enjoyed show base commander impressed model display has already extended invitation participate show next year Demonstration aircraft Niagra Show Static display hangar Niagra Also June heard World Miniature Warbird Association product tireless efforts Dino Di Giorgin its first event WMWA accomplished following 98 pilots registered 168 aircraft 9 WWII pilots attendance honored event banquet including two original Tuskegee Airmen well 109G pilot 7 countries represented participating pilots Good spectator attendance great time attended highlights 11 year old Paul Sifter showing some old-timers really isnt too tough fly giant scale P 51 windy conditions . seven times expect see lot organization Paul Sifter preps P-S 1 WMWA meet Two Tuskegee Airmen take action WMWA meet Emil Cassanello Long Island comes word Scale Masters qualifier held August Im closing Skyhawks field Manorville Nick Ziroli Sr took 1st place P-38 Emil Cassanello Sal Urcivoli took 1st Team Scale Fokker EIII Ron Prestin Bob Allen placed 2nd 47 Thunderbolt P-47 done Col Francis Gabby Gabreskis colors Gabby lives Long Island attended meet Emils invitation Also attendance Me-I 09 pilot Gottfried Dulias Emil says Gabby Gottfried have lot common both Aces flew top fighter planes both crashlanded behind enemy lines prisoners war Gabby released war ended Gottfried spent three years after war before released stories tell ary1999 153 Associate Vice Presidents Don Ogren flying lawnmower Ohio Pennsylvania West Virginia Bob Brown Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 E-mail amadiii@penncom Associate Vice Presidents Mike earbee eset Calgary Coart Colorobos OH 43229-2008 etd 991-1643 David H Ellis 5261 DeW5 Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-12SS 304 77e-140e Nelsen Gould 1944 Idaho 5teet Allentown PA lel os-ears eta 797-ess John Hathaway 102 Woodrnnrn Drivn Nnw Stanton PA 15672-9449 412 925-32e6 Donald Klopp 637 Harnlton Coort Trappe PA 19426-2256 610 409-Or 29 Frank Nell 6042 Norwell Drioe Dayton OH 45449 937 435-9232 Matthew Turowaki RR93 Boo 294 Dogwood Drine Drown PA 18222 717 e22-0d35 Joseph S VIals5 1391 Cranbtook Orion PO Boo 951 Maomee OH 43537-3062 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Anenan Forty Fort PA t970d P5one 7t7 267-6970 Internal club problems Are group intelligent individuals focused enjoyment hobby bunch children squabbling over anything can think Over period several years clubs often meet demise because internal factions ruin Dont let happen club Stagnation within club breeds trouble What club doing future Are events activities planned Capitalize winter doldrums develop something positive Donrt wait until something needed build treasury Establish goals strive meet ALLIANCE BALSA BEES very worthwhile club activity provided report William Peel III secretary Alliance Balsa Bees late Spring Alliance Balsa Bees sponsored youth activity Cub Scouts local Pack 125 meeting over twenty scouts built own Sig Delta Dart club purchased AMA. first model airplane parents attendance Im sure fun brought Goldberg Eagle 63 use demonstrator aviation fundamentals portion project showed radio control unit worked effect would have flight also explained demonstrated Bernoullis Principle kids knew plane really flew Most scouts went away better understanding model full scale aviation Later same week invited come out club field Barber Airport first thing did trim out Darts done held mass launch moment air full Delta Darts laughter children Tom Erb put helicopter demonstration simply amazed kids father showed interest getting model helicopters talked Tom about information Next John Werne put aerobatic demonstration Solution X really got scouts attention got see big plane up close kids seen pictures models never seen fly pulled out trainer kids fly used Buddy-Box explained worked line chance fly formed quickly scout chance fly Most kids put death spiral some showed knack As put plane away overheard some fathers say would take down U-control models hanging ceilings fly Summer feel can get just kid father interested hobby work effort put out well worth see Im also Contest Director father two sons have started flying year personally invited come out Nite-fly Big-Plane Fly have open door policy junior wanting learn fly same afternoon Forrest Barber opened up airport scouts gave hour long tour hangers showing different types airplanes scouts eating snack sky divers local jump school landing big X front kids loss local flying fields community involvement almost must have seen several clubs lose fields because lack communication Most people see hobby just noise After visit parents both sides left better impression other club hearing some grumbling about noise have open house type fly-in invite public Invite fly buddy-box system will surprised response will get Probably best way show interest public involve kids Sponsor youth group either church scouting will automatically involve parents effort put forth now may just save field later down road Thanks fine report Mr Peel Im sure Alliance Balsa Bees will see benefit Model Aviation est Barber shows flight controls gyrocopter TEST SI John Peel Aeronca Champ wing rib Mass launch Delta Darts William Peel Ill scouts fly buddy-box Delaware / District Columbia / Maryland /North Carolina/ Virginia Chuck Foreman Vice President 412 Pine Cone Ct Kill Devil Hill NC 27948 Phone 252 441-5855 Fax 252 441-6554 cforeman@modelaircraftorg Associate Vice Presidents George Abbott 8712 Weatlake 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 E-Mail moultona@mindspringcom Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Ave Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Home Phone 540 943-1684 E-Mail flyrrs@cfwcom John Stare 826 Marl Pit Rd Middletown DE 19709 Home Phone 302 376-7154 E-Mail vrcs38@aolcom Bliss Teague 625 5th Ave SW Hickory North Carolina 28602 Home Phone 828 324-2164 Office Phone 828 733-9228 E-Mail blissteague@conninccom Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 910 488-5986 Lots input column month way photographs think can get lets give try first photo shows some cubs entered Central Carolina RC Modelers first annual Cub Day July 18th 1998 photo sent Bob Babura AVP Maryland shows two participants Indian Creek Youth Aviation program adjusting models engine Notice proper safety procedure flight preparation photo taken Skyline Flyers R/C Club field shows Jack Fetters Miss Fortune X OS 10 powered RIC free flight Jack member Northern Virginia RIC Club L photo shows Jack Lewis latest creation Dewoitine D 520 1/12 scale 704 combat ship Chuck Foreman next two photographs taken Triangle Skymasters 4th July Celebration first shows some planes brought celebration Bill Mitchell David Miller get Bills Magician ready flight Hampton Roads R/C Club members provide second annual air show local elementary school Lots kids having fun school principal John Sammons turn buddy box last photo shows what like Take kid flying Dewey Mann teaching William Crosseup art using buddy box Thats month like last photograph shows Go take kid flying ary1999 155 • kid [ au 1 1 Alabama / Florida / Georgia / Mississippi / Puerto Rico / South Carolina/Tennessee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Phone 12051322-2127 FAX 205 252-2654 E-mail iemcneill@junocom WEB-PAGE hsp//wwwscotlnet/ama Associate Vice Presidents Roe Chidgey 3713 Pompano Or. Pensacola FL 32514 Wilhelmlna Chihasa 2826 Arhor Plane Knoxville TN 37917 John G Cooper 4788 Cloister Cvoe Memphis TN 35118 James Alnis 5426 Meiwood Orive Jackson MS 39211 Michael Gregory 305 Rockmont Rd Greenville SC 29615 William T Haywood 4 Rohis Circie Pole AL 36530 Karl Hansel 383 Briarwood 842 Merioian MS 39305 Louise lao 296 Huntridge Wap Winteispriegs FL 32708 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornien N Charleolon SC 29405 Chris Joiner PG Evo 4469 Columbus GA 31804-0468 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Pueblo Pass Aeniston AL 36206 George Perryman 3644 Lake Smprna GA 30082 Clifford Scholefield 4138 NW 33rd Place Gainesville PL 32606 Melds Sires 781 Snaidman Rd Aiken SC 28803 Frank Tiano 10300 Estaxcia Lane West Palm Beach PL 33414 Ward Van Dazer 3604 N River Rd Gainesville GA 30506 Lee Wehater 1505 Sycamore Maschnster TN 37300 Joseph Micalizzi HC 866 Boo 10397 Fajardn Puerto Rico 00738 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fields 183W Slrickiand Rd Interlachno FL 32148 Phvee 18041 684-2517 RC Contest Coordinator Kenneth Blackwell 207 W Sanacreek Rd Enterprise AL 36330 Phnve l33l 347-4721 Display Coordinator Russell Mobely 5636 Wsvdvaiiep Rd NE Thomson GA 30824 Phone 17061 h87-9783 Computer Science Technology Espert Tom Rhodes 9 New York Blvd Beverip Hills FL 34488 Phene 13521 527-0674 13521 795-2362 West Ala Aero-Modelers Club President Joe Robinson invited 2nd Annual Fly showed up 70 airplanes flown Joe also Tuscaloosa City Engineer everybody obeys 2000 spectators Wait minute children running picture above? man apparently chasing them? running from? Are escaping? serious necessary can call out entire West Alabama Aero-Modelers Club Northport City Police Dept Alabama National Guard children may need help WEST ALA AERO Club spends great deal time teaching young flyers above Jeff Gracer Club Pres Joe Robinson Scott Barron Lee Markham transmitter nice club Mississippi Coast RC Club President Charles Cox serious heart surgery TAILDRAGGERrrClub Newsletter Editor Jim Fields reported Charles came home came down staph infection go back hospital again looked up staph dictionary shun staphylococcus Gram-positive spherical parasitic bacteria causing infection etc Charles behalf everybody District want get well immediately havent got time hospital heart infection stuff club needs District needs want better report next month Frank Hodson 11283 Chelsia Lane Hampton Georgia 30228 wants C02 competitor District V contact him regarding AMA rules changes Frank means business want meet Americas top News-letter Editors Ed Rouisse left standing Club Treasurer George Walker Both belong Clearwater Florida Pinellas Eying Club would like say thanks Ed No detailsjust thanks! Steve Motley Publicity Chairman famous Remote Control Assn Central Florida RCACF writes June 24 entertained kids Elks Childrens Hospital Umatilla Ha fed hotdogs sodas chance fly TrainerPlane hot day children fun Above pix L-R front Timothy Dodgen Rene Rodriguez Patrick Graham Trakeya Robinson Rafael Jimenez Matthew Turner L-R rear Christy Newcomb Mike Polk Evelene Parker Adam Bariaug Mary Johnston Latoya Monroe Sasha Cooper Also Ida Gordy Keith Welte Carla Williams Kendra McCray Roger Marshall Sec/Treas Kershaw County flyers Camden South Carolina writes second year operation Kershaw County Science Park want share success readers Roger has enclosed snap magnificent superimposed over landfill below new shelter members good show Roger. fine Associate Vice Presidents Mr Ward Van Duzer has himself recently successfully survived serious surgery back action full blast Ward also mailed 98 NATS Precision Aerobatics winners District V L-R above Dondi Garrison winner Senior Precision Aerobatics Paul Walker winner Open PA Kevin Stewart Rock Hill SC Kevin won Junior Very impressive wins News Flash have just acquired stack Websters Medical Dictionarys first half book words second half First Aid Guide Controlling bleedingbandaging cardiopulmonary resuscitation treating cuts burns like live Dist V write Ill mail pay postage Everybody needs first-aid advice Something else New Club Presidents will take over soon have stack Roberts Rules Order Free also Let know want either both back Tuscaloosa Fly-In mystery has deepened See picture below What child far left running fiercely What has frightened him? What other children plucking up out ground? Are picking up worms out earth? Perhaps some gold pieces have fallen sky What answer enigma? mystery mystery running little children Next month next issue Model Aviation magazine will have ANSWERS membership about expire sure renew immediately go news stands next month buy next copy Model Aviation mag Dont miss next issue Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents Illinois John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Parenti 1920 Buckingham Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Warden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indiana Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Bussell 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 -31 06 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Boa 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 MO 64086 816 524-7307 Frequency Coordinator Cal Orr RR 1 Boa 1238 Higgineville MO 64037 660 584-6284 Fan 660 584-6285 Webmaster Gary Parenti 11001 Martindale Dr Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 531-9556 hflpilwwwcsamiitedu/amadist6/indeshtm OPPORTUNITY Jerry Worden R/C contest coordinator except soaring asked replaced has done outstanding job last several years now need new coordinator interested give Jeny call phone number e-mail address can found District VI Web page listed above after speaking him interested send letter MERRILL VILLE IN Club #2991 Deep River R/C Flying Club held mall show promote hobby over 50 planes display club also signed up 90 demonstration flight individual signed up contacted date set intro-flight Picture shows display mall PLAINFIELD IN Club #298 Screaming Eagles RC Inc 26 flyers seven states participate Fifth Annual Eagles Pattern contest held club field 1st Place Novice Jeff Hughes 1st Place Sportsman Dae Kim first picture below 1st Place Advanced John Ford 1st Place Masters Jeff Aranyos 1st Place FAI Geoff Combs Next have part flight line Steve Ragsdale co-CD provided information photos BOWLING GREEN KY Club #1158 Southern Ky Model Aero Club club 60 some members owns its flying field has 50 500 foot runway Last May fly-in attracted 80 pilots five states Photo 1 shows some aircraft pilots families sitting shade enjoying flying Photo 2 shows Greg Garrison 1/2 scale Laser 200 local TV station taped quite bit meet shown channel 13 twice evening Ernie Iversen sent pictures information PERU IN Club 281 Mississinewa Sky Hawks received invitation display Grissom Air Reserve Base annual air show club put together display 20 some aircraft Claims show state 150000 people attended Club members lost count spoke Carl Moon supplied pictures information will note pictures club put display near C-47 smart modelers know find shade first picture Carl himself second L R has Bill Timberman Ron Lowe Bud Wallick Steve Eagle Howard Martz ANDERSON IN Delbert Leisure Jr sent couple pictures Ju-88 A-4 partially finished state Power will two ST 75 Should weigh about 15 pounds ary1999 157 Iowa / Michigan / Minnesota / Wisconsin Dave Gish Vice President 5435 St Hwy 99 Wapello IA 52653 Tel 319 766-2202 Fax 319 766-4038 Email goflyl @lisconet 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 Thomas 0 Lazar 435 Hubbell St Marshall WI 53559-9409 Andy Lowe 9557 Crosley Redford Ml 46239 Tel 313 534-6650 E-mail andyd7@electrodynamcom Bill Millar 712 Grand Ave Petoskey Ml 49770 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindstrom MN 55045 Mike Zingery 6496 5 Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Al Schwartz 2787 Fernwood Roseville MN 55113 Ph 612633-2286 East Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Ph 810486-4800 OOPS Correction required Wayne Yeager quit pylon board member Dist VII contest coordinator Also Jean Lasik has resigned AVPs MI will moving Florida will replaced Andy Lowe Livonia Mi now can contacted 734-422-5420 about Andy will follow later Back July Ribcrackers around Farmington Hills MI area held annual airshow great except certain biplane got little busted up personal thanks club members hospitality shown wife Several kids got chance take turn controls takes lot people put good flight line control shown event like oneduring entire show Thunderbirds RC club Kalamazoo MI held 4th Annual Open House spring 1998 flight demos pretty much dedicate whole weekend introducing hobby public Using buddy system fly about 50 60 people adults kids Left student Todd Anderson right student Jim Landon young man Tiger 60 Andrew Gideon youngest club member eleven has flying own 3 years An open invitation exists AMA members fly Thunderbirds field anytime theyre Kalamazoo area 158 Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents crowd turned out both days largest have seen Associate Vice Presidents 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 Valley View Suite 4 Farmers Branch TX 75234 972 241-8492 South Gene Kent 2811 Cork Cove San Antonio TX 78230 210 308-8043 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 817 467-9211 During 1998 first year representing modelers AMA District VIII Executive Council Academy have traveled thousands miles visiting events flying sites clubs hobby stores variety modeling activities throughout five state region district now reflect perspective could seen someone views broad expanse range what aircraft modeling region No matter much differ type modeling doing given date changes throughout ones life modelingeven killer competitors sport beginners taking lessons needing assistance first like other like others Having attended 1998 Nationals Gathering Eagles II SAM Champs Weatherford TX Swap Meet last weekend March September semi annually Memorial service DFW airport lifelong volunteer Academy AMA member Mr Ed Turner can unequivocally state person has experienced joy fulfillment excitement creating flying model airplanes has experiences transcend could have otherwise participate construction flying model aircraft no matter much differ types models construct enjoy similar another non-modeling individual Aeromodelers truly unique persons AMA glue bonds modelers together Hopefully oppressive heat has surrounded AMA District VIII remissionreports have come attendance both sanctioned events model flying general has affected decreased record temperatures May 1999 bring better conditions being outside flying models recognize fellow modeler AMA member Over Internet RAtwood407@AOLcom reports availability quality four-color AMA logo plastic name identification badge displays red white blue AMA wings logo members AMA No name chartered club affiliation city state residents worn visit another club/flying site modeling activity identifies member being type people plastic badge may equally worn cap shirt pocket states easy means identify individual being AMA member member given charter club ordered identification tags found well worth cost $400 information about identification tags directly contact manufacturer w Engraving ox 862 Jenks Oklahoma 74037 Another product identifies modelers another will soon available through AMA distribution channels Muncie IN AMA logo printed high-quality windsocks 15 knot aviation quality will available contacting Supply Service department AMA will reasonably priced almost necessity flying field introduced manufacture wind socks AMA hopefully will see flying throughout district photos members models Monthly photographs can possibly included page come will attempt reserve space possible keep up action modeling District VIII consult Web site numerous photographs developing programs district seen free video lending library growing tremendously Additionally listing instructor pilots district shown consult following regular basis updated continuously wwwAMA-Dist-8 org AMA glue bonds modelers together PS newest branches aeromodeling Radio Control Combat American Scale Dogfighters Association has formed coordinate activities information about AMA event No 704 2scale Combat information write ASDA 20300 Lochmoor Harper Woods MI 48225 wwwscalecombatcom Flying Fun Fellowship Sandy Frank ary1999 159 AMA Dist VIII RC Combat team championship decided July 5 Waco TX middle age crazy team Fort Worth Thunderbirds outscored 23 contestants Upper left Jerry Bradley right Ray Thompson lower right Hippie Hobbies Unlimited owner also won firstplace overall flying Joe Butler Special lower left unnamed mechanic Larry Weddle Kingsland Ar Camden Aircraft Modelers fun fly Fred Hill local hobby store owner instructing youngsters about becoming modelers Time well spent thank Fred New Mexico scale association scale fly-in 34 entrants Colorado Arizona New Mexico look event last weekend June 1999 midday walk planes featured 80 model aircraft photo CD Pat Tritle Albuquerque NM 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 8027 W 81St Circle Arvada CO 80005 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Mike Weidner 6535 Foxdale Circle Colorado Springs CO 80919-1 788 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News South Dakota 61 Years Modeling John Donovan interest modeling started 1936 nine years old time candy bars came out balsa glider attached collected until fleet time lived farm climbed top windmill flew also made orange crate models whittled props As went town would hold out car window make props spin 1939 moved Ireton Iowa classmates building balsa stick planes covering tissue built together sometime separated WWII both went service later married moved Sioux Falls started flying U Control 1960 ten other modelers started Flying Eagles Model Club started city wide campaign find model port finally granted space fair grounds built 4 flying circles 1 gas powered car circle After club members spent week year fair flying entertain spectators ended 1979 fair grounds expanded make room next 3 years held craft hobby model plane shows fair mini-tractor pulls helped promote modeling area 10 years Flying Eagles known Flying Eagles Junior Optimist Club backing adult High Noon Optimist Club work youth club received Optimist year award. 1960 started hobby shop known Donovans Hobby Center supply modelers needs has expanded later became known Donovans Hobby Craft Scuba Center Inc 60s held model building classes store get young people started modeling also held classes YMCA 1970 leased field opened own RC model port organized club called private Field RC Club helped start Lake Area Model Club Watertown So Dak sanctioned 2 contests city Watertown gave appreciation plaque Classes held Sioux Falls Public Library teaching young people build Delta Darts years have planes display library Several parades have allowed taxi RC planes time pulling trailer behind something interest fit parade day Several times went other towns put air shows Mitchell Prop Busters Club projects helped start first model show area held YMCA 1968 3 years later needed room went Western Mall hold show filled hail space 1978 moved show Empire Mall 150 people registered 250 models entered 1972 held banquet before show Cliff Weirich guest speaker 75 Stan Chilton President ALMA Johnnie Clemens attended district AIVIA meeting SD Nebr Kan Wyo held time As retail member Hobby Industry Ass asked serve board directors 1974 1977 1978-19791 served chairman retailers section shows opportunity meet executive director AMA John Worth Johnnie Clemens help plan modeling area Some clubs helped start Flying Eagles Model Club Mitchell Prop Busters Brookings Barn Stormers Private Field Fliers Lake Area Modelers Sioux Falls Rcers Donovans RC Club So Dak have sanctioned about 50 AIVIA contests having Junior Events doing could have done help familywife Betty daughter Becky Like sponsoring ball club sponsor airplane club past 26 years have found model port teaching new club members fly spending hours heated double garage teaching modelers build occasionally repairing has gone astray age 701 look back life feel really did make difference As result years service John awarded AMAs Superior Service Award Apr 20 97 Marshall Minnesota Model Plane Show News Nebraska HiFlyers Model Airplane Club Grand Island Nebraska hosted 6th Annual FunFly Open-House July 12 1998 Club field 1221 South Shady Bend Road provided excellent site days flying 33 registered pilots Models sizes types present smaller trainers vintage old-timers racers biplanes quarter-scale aircraft organized events included scheduled candy drop kids full scale paraplane piloted Jason Luebbe AT-6 ten lap demonstration race As always HiFlyers extend invitation AMA members crossing Nebraska stop visit fly field located east side Grand Island t left John Anderson #1 son Henry Coons Both GI HiFlyers Both holding homebuilt Baby Aces 4Gary Sandsted yers Sec-Treas 3127 Brentwood Blvd Grand Island Ne 68801 160 Model Aviation eeting Minutes 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 AIvIA Administration telephone via fax writing telephone requests dial 765 287-1256 extension 201 210 fax requests use 765 7410057 $10 minimum credit card orders U] F-i 11 rem mu i i] t m Arizona / California / Hawaii Guam / Nevada / Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone/Fax 602 728-9400 E-mail nchh @ptimenetcom http//wama-1 Ocom/ama Glenn Carter Walnut Creek California 510 933-2086 Michael Harrington Kaneohe Hawaii 808 239-6682 Gary Hover Visalia California 209747-0287 Kal Jensen Reno Nevada 702 329-6430 John Krohn Whittier California 310 692-4177 Bob Reynolds Tucson Arizona 520 296-8183 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner Sacramento California 916 362-1962 See Iaat monttia column additional AVPa Coordinatora Jerry Kitchen Salt Lake City powers up quarter scale Corsair preparation mid-day flight demonstration NURCAC annual Flyin Jerry provided breath taking flight demonstration crowd spectators modeling enthusiasts Trailed plume air show smoke Jerrys Corsair backdropped against clear blue Utah sky brings Corsair down runway low inverted pass Boyd Newman Vice President Northern Utah Radio Control Aircraft Club did honors announcing mid-day air show flight demonstration clubs annual summer Fly-in July 10-12 event conducted clubs gorgeous flying site just west Ogden UT edge Great Salt Lake years Fly-in included such notables Associate Vice Presidents Dan Johnson Kent Nogi flew BVM Bandit providing very impressive demonstration turbine powered RC flight attended Soar Utah 95 Im sure remember great slope soaring conditions fantastic soaring event Well take memory add huge variety slope soaring aircraft dozens soaring enthusiasts having wonderful time premier slope soaring sites youve got Soar Utah 98 event conducted during Labor Day weekend Sep 5-7 Point Mountain Point Mountain natural sand peninsula between Salt Lake Utah valleys incredible soaring site Soar Utah 98 CD Tom Hoopes gets few minutes edge slope during short break event activities foamy P-Si light weight foam constructed gliders traversed slope Soar Utah 98 thanks members Utah Soaring Association great event outline Elk head above Mormon Lake Lodge sign depicts rustic setting Arizona Model Pilots Societys annual Mormon Lake Fly-in cool northern Arizona pines south Flagstaff years fly-in organized Rick Cathy Power conducted Aug 14-16 included BBQ dinner entertainment wonderful opportunity enjoy clear mountain air company friends fellow modelers AMPS President Frank Jackson made sure everyone got chance fly allowed modeler turn flying community Cub Always looking little stick time took Frank up offer though few tense moments meandered down runway eventually mastered challenge flying 8000 feet density altitude Thanks Frank AMPS special thanks Rick Cathy putting fantastic event Members Arizona Model Pilots Sun Valley flyers take break flying look youngsters saddle up short trail ride through Coconino Forest Horseback riding just family activities available Mormon Lake providing variety entertainment entire family Till next time. Keepem safe Keepernflyn ary1999 161 •]FIiI[s~1E 1 1 iSI 1 m Alaska Idaho / Montana/ Oregon / Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Poriland OR 97213-0090 503 234-4439 EMAIL vpxi@pacifiercom Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 26405 SE 160th St Issaquah WA 98027 Al Culver Boa 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkinson 319 Yellowstone Billings MT 59101 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 96684 Reeves Lippincolt 4400 Gray Wolt Dr Wasilla AK 99654 Mike Hazel 1073 Windemere Dr NW Salem OR 97304 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Boa 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Snser 761 Lillooet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411 154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Get reservations Puyallup EXPO its time package Mount Rainier R/C Society 99 99 show Feb 6-7 information about 19th Annual running fine show has mailed clubs havent heard packet available talk club contact fortunate have well done well regarded show go dont support going lose very important part hobby using Internet Bill Bender established fine web site http /home att netlw bender/expo/nwexpo html covering EXPO information major change will no fee entering models static display Hopefully will increase numbers fine aircraft display dont bring out beauty built let us enjoy Bill Smith will conduct scheduling meeting 2 pm Saturday Bill asks CDs get plans contests early before meeting way major conflicts will ironed out advance now place read AMA Dist XI schedule Bill wrote Boeing Hawks have new Web Site have worked Mike McNamee Hawks include District XI RC Contest schedule particular schedule covers September thru December 1998 will try include 1999 events accrue primarily month January Its first class site Mike deserves lot credit can find Hawks site http/www brigadooncom/hawks Al Munger Editor Olympic R/C Association aka ORCA newsletter sent some photos news about ORCA inaugural fun fly July 18 Tod Anderson about get landing points ORCAs field Port Gamble WA site formerly use R/C flying John Castleman President ORCA negotiated lease Olympic Resources Management use historic mill site land previously used chip storage last spring 74 x 350 ft grass strip developed site club has 24 members growing Any flyers interested using field should contact John Castleman 360-779-4828 John Castleman gets 1st place award CD Harold Frombach ORCA field less restored mill town Port Gamble WA National Historic Site dates 1853 General Store has great Deli hungry pilots Appreciation credit due Mr Larry Smith ORM valued assistance lease negotiations past spring record wet Oregon Graham Hicks took photo field near La Grande Looking west across Lake Bushpilots La Grande Scale Rally held Aug 14-15-16 same site next photo Gene La Fond shows same general area sans water Gene Wenatchee WA admires 1st place Sportsman prize Nieuport 11 kit donated Proctor Enterprises Lynn Hendry competed provided some info about La Grande Scale Rally excellent event hosted Grande Ronde Bush Pilots Graham Hicks CD weather 27 contestants great Bush Pilots putting First Official US Scale Masters Regional well organized Courtright Field top shape Sat Bush Pilots put another famous steak dinners entire weekend outstanding well organized event truly friendly atmosphere AVP Al Culver remains F2G Corsair First engine problems CD Graham Hicks used radio control traffic two flight lines May Holiday Season best ever families Model Aviation *
Edition: Model Aviation - 1999/01
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ws View HQ See Page 176 Hall Fame Inductees year 1998 special year Model Aviation Hall Fame Typically five individuals inducted However Year Pioneer climaxed special event held September thirteen deserving modelers added rolls Normally selection committee consists nine AMA Presidents year committee expanded adding Leader Member selected 11 AMA districts Selection Hall Fame honor based service Academy modeling aviation general will discover individuals represent facet hobby/sport including competition administrative support industry thirteen brief biographies follow represent combined total 974 years modeling experience Bob Aberle Bob Aberle Hauppauge New York has enjoyed productive modeling career variety hobby/sport disciplines started 1951 local regional free flight contests now competes RC electric old timer events 28 years has written Flying Models Magazine Included some 2000 pages published material 30 RC designs subjects include designs sport scale racers old-timers etc Numerous articles also graced byline 1985 Bob penned book named Clean QuietA Guide Electric Model Flights publication recognized world wide definitive handbook beginner fast expanding part hobby/sport co-founder Modelair-Tech company dedicated advancement electric powered flight 1980 1983 Bob served chairman AMA Frequency Committee During very important period spearheaded effort led present frequency assignments FCC hoursmany frustrationsmany trips Washington filled time frame cases sheer will determination brought about changes advanced Frequency Committee continues serve Frequency Committee today service has received Howard McEntee award AMA Fellowship Award AMA Distinguished Service Award Bob organized Silent Electric Flyers Long Island Vice President R/C Squadron Jack Albrecht Jack Albrecht Fairfield California began modeling career age 9 San Francisco Using money saved magazine route purchased unassembled Bunch Mighty Midget engine high school 1943 set control line speed records 100-mph range enlisted Army 1944 served South Pacific area Following Army service 1944-1946 continued winning says control line speed Jack attended college studying radio engineering As Army reservist served Korea Following service Jack returned California area became involved radio control 1950s After constructing first hand-held reed system designed Alex Schneider Ed Rockwood Jack began experimenting various other types equipment included up coming digital proportional units such Digicom designed manufactured Don Mathes Doug Spreng over 20 years Jack served member hobby industry association Kraft Systems continued until ceased produce equipment became Customer Relations Manager Airtronics Inc remained until recent retirement 1982 member Frequency Committee Jack assigned task writing staffing plan orderly phase-in 50 aircraft 30 surface frequencies Additionally became responsibility present plan industry still serving AMAs Frequency Committee Jack elected DCRC Club Hall Fame 1975 awarded AMA Distinguished Service Award 1992 added Vintage RC Societys Hall Fame 1994 George Buso George Buso Hyde Park New York has enjoyed aeromodeling almost 65 years early 1930s saw construction Korda type rubber models hand-launched gliders flying contests Syracuse New York area During Navy duty 1946 married high school sweetheart helped chase free flight models 1947 began work control line models designing building Hellcat attended college Having no help him learn fly CL taught himself Ultimately organized club Delhi New York 1952 George made acquaintance Ed Lorenz began experimenting RC ultimately led flying patteru model designed called Configuration III Scale next challenge qualified World Championships did compete lost model five days before event George has very much involved international scale competition scene has served ajudge team manager contest director numerous occasions very important responsibility serving AIVIA s FAI voting delegate 6 years 25 years George produced managed unique Rhinebeck Jamboree event two AMA Superior Service Awards achievement also AMA Fellow having received award 1996 Additional activities included serving Radio Control Contest Board organizing IBM Radio Control Model Club assisting planning Celebration Eagles held 1996 George served years Associate Vice President District II Maxey Hester Maxey Hester Montezuma Iowa brings Hall Fame long history competition activity industry involvement As teenager built flew scores rubberpowered free flight models However World War II interrupted modeling career joined Navy age 17 Following war started both family business finish carpenter Des Moines Iowa until 1953 returned modeling flying control line 1954 discovered RC using single 146 Model Aviation emy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 channel system designed E Paul Johnson 1958 moved reeds flew until 1965 switched proportional Between 1954 1987 flew hundreds local regional national international events both pattern pylon scale competition credentials include 2nd 3rdand 4th place finishes F4C Scale World Championships list national wins far too lengthy list Maxeys list designs includes over dozen scale pattern sport pylon models Zlin Akroat Ryan STA Komet Citabria few number can still found competition circuit today Maxey served contest director both locally nationally charter member first president Des Moines Modelaires RC Club charter member NMPRA 1967 Maxey became plant manager Sig Manufacturing Co Inc Following death Glen Sigafoose companys founder became Vice President always has hands manager very much involved companys operations active air show pilot full scale circuit along wife Hazel fly Sig air force some seven aircraft include three famous Spacewalkers Maxey very active flying youngsters EAA Young Eagles Program Joe Kovel Joe Kovel Woodhaven New York can boast 72 years model flying competition flying days began 1934 both local national events continues fly today RC version very famous 1935 KG Kovel-Grant free flight design Joe has honor having elected Society Antique Modelers SAM Hall Fame During early years model development Joe fortunate able work fly famous pioneer hobby/sport include Charles Hampson Grant Bill Brown Joe published articles Model Airplane News covered wide range subjects including construction various models propellers gas models wing airfoil sections latter included entitled Grant Wing Sections Purpose During course long partnership Joe built number models Grant began 1934 first Patent Model featuring wing segment three flap components activation mechanism recent activity 1988 refurbishing second version Patent Model Joe spent working life aviation Included jobs Sikorsky Aircraft Serversky Aircraft Brewster Aero Corporation B&H Aircraft Edo Aircraft Along way served Navy Squantum Naval Air Station Weymouth Naval Air Station After discharge participated maintenance work aircraft Floyd Bennett Field weekend warriors Vernon Krehbiel Vernon Krebbiel Williamsville New York can recognized through initials VK famous VK Model Aircraft Company initial interest models spurred 1927 Scripps Howard newspaper column entitled Build Fly Model Airplanes led Vein producing scale models Spad Nieuport Polish fighter 1929 advent Model Airplane News provided new source information Coupled creation long relationship Howard McEntee Vein began produce rubber powered flying models scaled up three views found MAN Veins first gas job Flying Quaker powered GHQ engine predictably didnt run replaced Baby Cyclone Model B engine remained possession until recent death true believer theories CH Grant Vein incorporated ideas models designed success events testifies skills After stint Air Force returned family business 1947 married Shirley Freiheit proved motivational inspiration VK Model Aircraft company still flying control line free flight bitten RC bug 1960 Shirley decided create VK line models company soon burst seams shop behind home moved Akron New York spacious surroundings Through Shirleys insistence company concentrated classic scale designs since would never go out date still produced Lew Proctor models today Vern received Cole Palen Achievement Award Rhinebeck work spent years lecture circuit events such Toledo DC R/C conferences Austin Leftwich Austin Leftwich Richmond Virginia brings 65 years modeling background Hall Fame joined AMA 1938 became Contest director 1939 interest spans rubber free flight gas free flight control line RC pattern pylon sailplanes helicopters 1941 obtained Amateur radio operators license order experiment radio control Using homemade copy Good Brothers system flew modified Super Buccaneer Austins competition record spans period 1939 1974 1952 competed member United States World Championship Wakefield team Helsinki Finland holds records variety disciplines national level pylon record model Delta Two resides AMA museum addition Austin set FAI RC sailplane altitude record 1962 1968 set FAI Hydroplane Closed Circuit Distance record Lake Meade York Pennsylvania Austin wrote technical articles Air Trails magazine well material plans Model Builder participated design improvement testing Controlaire Blue Max radio system instrumental developing use nylon bolts wing attachment Over years Austin has served Contest Director number events organizer charter member Richmond Model Club Richmond Area Model Control Club 1958 1985 until 1996 participated member Special Events Contest Board Jerry Nelson Jerry Nelson Hillsboro Oregon youngster age 59 has modeling half century holds private pilots license glider instrument rating also holds A&P Amateur Radio Technician license first place control line precision aerobatics win age 12 Jerry went compete pattern pylon sailplanes scale has designed over 50 RC models Two notable achievements involved developing first fiberglass RC model KA6E sailplane wing span 12 feet Recently created fully aerobatic aluminum 100-inch RC model Currently operates Nelson Aircraft company supplies variety modeling materials Jerry has very active administrative standpoint past RC Contest Board Chairman Over 25 years ago started 40 sized Formula MNPRA racing associations Jerry also introduced turn around pattern event biplanes started IMAC Scale aerobatic pattern association US team member 1963 1965 FAI F3A Aerohatic World Championship competition 1977 served Jury member FAI event Springfield Ohio three occasions Jeny served contest Director famous Tournament Champions Las Vegas Jerry has written numerous articles published plans national international magazines given AMA Distinguished Service Award 1967 recipient Howard McEntee award Currently member Canby Dusters RC club district director IMAA William Netzeband William Netzeband Murrieta California holds commanding position control line community competition wins occurred Navy Carrier Precision Aerobatics Stunt events designs spanned other types models well unique innovative design featured virtually model publication has existed articles features spanned period 1951 1978 Flying wing designs Scared Kitten Fierce Arrow Humbug etc tended change thinking about model design January1999 147 flying featured technical writing Bill served contest event director number national events also organized Double Cola Model Airplane Club 1953 Joplin Model Airplane Club 1958 Significant contributions industry resulted following Bills being hired Testors Corporation 1959 remained company until retired during tenure took highest priority design produce ready fly models average 10-year-old could successfully fly result program produced high level exposure hobby/sport Over years Bill member some 10 different clubs served officer positions well newsletter editor during management activities 1958 national Control Line Stunt event developed elimination system still used National International competition today Frank Parmenter Frank Parmenter Georgetown Texas joined AMA 1939 during year won first large contest prize $5000 large sum time four occasions member FAI World Championship Wakefield team Additionally attended other championships supporter assisted team members participated PAl power Wakefield selection contests 1953 through 1986 Frank recognized able ambassador aeromodeling whether competitor supporter position NACA later NASA also afforded additional opportunity serve outstanding influence Along holding number National records served Contest Director large events contributions AMA fund drives FAI team support National Free Right symposium activities significant Frank organizers Brainbusters group played important roles AMA activities especially during World War II years served AMA District IV Vice President 19471948 interesting note Franks significant almost invisible contribution free flight activity development stab-tilt concept controlling glide direction free flight models process has minimal effect power pattern important producing excellent flights earliest designs 1940 selection Charisma NEFS model year 1973he has added much hobby sport Len Purdy Len Purdy Oakwood Georgia takes great pride holding AMA number 129 original number obtained joined AIvIA year took over NAA its forerunner As 12-year-old became engrossed aeromodeling after winning first contest 1933 passion modeling evidenced through flying participation Contest Director fact instrumental formation clubs also responsible creating system selection Unites States FAI teams through use local competitions eam points select participants final Masters event Over years Len operated three different companies related model activities first established 1955 Ectron Products devoted manufacture RC escapements 1960 Ectron evolved Cobb Hobby Manufacturing Finally 1964 business moved Oakwood Georgia name became Lanier RC contribution Lanier RC hobby/sport cannot overemphasized Sensing potential modelers lacked skills desire build wished fly Len began producing line models now referred ARF Almost Ready Fly Between 1964 1978 almost 150000 models sold 16 different model types ability repair dinged wing continue contest demonstrated time again two occasions Lanier models used Jim Whitley Jim Kirkland win international events models being produced yet today under Lanier name after Len sold company 1980 Art Schroeder Art Schroeder Spring Hill Florida counts 62 years modeling activity life Beginning age 8 progressed through stages modeling activity before becoming involved RC 1952 became active pattern competitor 1960 continued through 1987 designs such Eyeball Migiball Eyelash published kitted Art held administrative positions throughout years both nationally internationally included such AMA activities District II Vice President Chairman AMA Scholarship Committee Aerospace Educators Council Contest Director international level served FAIJCIAM Youth Education Committee editor founder ClAM Flyer press liaison 1994 European Scale RC Championships Art perhaps best recognized additional prowess columnist variety publications including Model Airplane News Model Builder American Modeler foreign publications served editor Model Airplane News between 1970 1984 Air Age hook Giant Steps Over years served ad copywriter numerous modeling finns Additionally services employed consultant firms such MRC Cass Engineering J&J Span Aero Sig Top Flite found time write appear TV film Scaling Heights produced Ylies Radio Helsinki Finland serving flight demonstrator able pilot scale model Pius formation full-sized craft became first American fly American RC radio model Soviet Union 1979 George Steiner George Steiner Sacramento California stimulated develop modeling career saw Amelia Earhart take off famous ill-fated flight After few active years enthusiasm waned rekindled until 1965 discovered table full Comet Megow models flea market took him hobby shops discovered early simple electronic equipment Since vocation electronics soon became involved end reports 52 straight weekends crashed before finally achieving first non crash flight model flew away Becoming involved sailplanes devised simply constructed winch launching featured rolling pin Ford starter motor 1n1971 1972 using Graupner Cirrus took first place distance speed contests 1976 achieved level 4 LSF interest turned radio design development 1978 created programmable transmitter reversing rate switches Though provided boards several people built became deeply involved AMA activity 980s becoming Frequency Coordinator performing transmitter checking Nats joined Frequency Committee 1985 work committee has invaluable promoted concept purchasing checking equipment now use deeply involved testing necessary 80 channel frequency introduction has called consultant various frequency matters involving interference concerns articles have appeared regularly RC Modeler since 1974 1996 authored published book Z Radio Control Electronics Journal Georges pet phrase problem develops requiring Frequency Committee deliberation action No Problem does job Keith Storey Keith Storey AMA #9 Los Angeles California brings Hall Fame story model dedication importantly model promotion involved free flight gliders rubber powered models prior World War II competition career began first Nats 1946 1947 1949 placed first four control line speed event held Nats During East-West Challenge meet held St Louis Keith won various events set new AMA records Keith started First Speed Team 148 Model Aviation club 1946 group originated concept Team Race Goodyear look-alike designs later became prototype concept RC Pylon racing began selling concept pylon Eastern Midwestern modelers magazines pylon established event Nats 1957 Keith won three times Plans Gold Rush III published 1962 featured innovative ideas emphasizing among other things special bellcranks differential aileron travel 1953 Keith elected President AIvIA signaled change modeling life competitor administrative promotional concerns During 1950s became associated Disney Studios Burbank resulted serial theme TV segment Mickey Mouse Club program fourpart serial featured boy wanted airline pilot girl dreamed being stewardess Keith assisted producer Sterling Silliphant modeling aspects using FAST club members equipment Ultimately starting 1955 became Disneyland employee performer Tomorrow/and flying eight shows day seven days week job hiring crew setting routines announcing flying continued two years number other activities filled what little time left included performing helping club field acquisition such sites Sepulveda Basin Whittier Narrows Mile Square 70s suffered burn out However 1990 urge participate returned Storeys story continues Additional Inductees addition preceding thirteen members elected Hall Fame 1998 selection committee has voted include past AMA presidents roll date Keith Storey living past president already included list Additional Presidents now deceased year include AMA # 3 Edward Roberts AMA # 5 Everett Angus AMA # 8 Frank Bushey AAIA #15 Howard Johnson A/VIA #20 John Grigg Model Aviation Hall Fame Academy Model Aeronautics salute deserving individuals welcome contribution hobby/sport aeromodeling ing erving taining Joe Beshar Coordinator 198 Merritt Dr Oradell NJ 07649 Fax 201 261-0223 Tel 201 261-1281 members interested flying sites AMA Eying Site Program underway process establishing network volunteers serve means communicating geographic locations possible least state network will consist volunteers interested joining effort acquiring flying sites well preserving have will addressed Eying Site Assistance volunteers responsibility simply keep abreast going ons his/her area reading newspapers watching listening news along keeping touch whomever necessarypolitically socially etc matters conducive flying sites passing information Eying Site Coordinator clubs area Volunteers register Eying Site Coordinator above addressed search flying site volunteers ask everyone make membership aware task opportunity serve volunteer carrying message fellow members encouragement verbally inclusion publications high priority objective support future aeromodeling Club Prepared Alternate Flying Site William H Huebner President Lakeland Aeromodel Club Lakeland Aeromodel Club North Arlington NJ flew over 20 years site east town Hackensack Meadowlands excellent place fly seemingly good long-term prospects area used over-fly zone largest landfill sites north central New Jersey fell under control Hackensack Meadowlands Development Commission HMDC 1995 private firm contracted use open areas top landfill compost leaves collected surrounding communities commercial purposes 1996 HMDC agreed allow contractor erect building composted material could bagged rather truck out offsite facility flat area around flying site ideal building paved runway ready-made parking lot employees cars Lake/and asked leave hunt should noted northern New Jersey very densely populated areas already developed generally have topographical problems also prevent use much anything Members scoured surrounding communities large tracts open land whether commercial public privately held HMDC contacted determine whether other areas around landfill could used proved accessible National Parks Department contacted As part search effort very comprehensive written proposal document prepared Executive Committee comprised Edmund Manger President William Huebner Vice-president Angelo DeFilippo Secretary Victor Bock Treasurer clearly described hobby benefits hobby participants national organization clubs goals goals national organization demographics members safety issues former notable members potential benefits property owners flying site requirements proposal used potential site owners sell needs Rather quickly thank goodness efforts resulted obtaining permission build flying field small portion community recreation field/recycling center neighboring town Lyndhurst fact over-fly area under jurisdictional control same HMDC effectively guaranteeing no development land HMDC readily agreed letting club use airspace new site potential better old especially since no houses within miles likelihood less vehicular traffic under over-fly zone no stray dump trucks Onto parade however little rain falls new site means greater interaction town officials occasional presence sporting activities behind flying areas attendant kids around ah yes . opportunity nearby highway Wanting create improve paved runway old site adding intersecting runway crosswind landings membership used treasury two rounds assessments couple very generous benefactors raise funds Unforeseen delays business failure paving contractor additional work bury light poles planned town would interfere landing approach drove costs above financial resources available additional revenue raising ideas investigated including commercial loans loans members further assessments fundraisers grant proposals Former District II VP Joe Beshar member club strongly suggested raising financial problem national organization newly elected District II Vice-president Mr Wes De Coo contacted joined club monthly membership meeting get acquainted us organization found him genuinely interested fact joined us Holiday meeting actively participated festivities Wes suggested draft loan proposal AMA outlining situation financial dilemma specific need funding total comprised January1999 149 relatively small percentage overall expense describe site-plan demonstrate financial ability club repay loan Wes brought proposal Executive Committee AMA financial committee reviewed panposal offered club $600000 loan repaid low interest rate offer line proposed repayment schedule based dues anticipated new member enrollment over 18 months Since first time such endeavor did have homework prepare budget estimates project future revenues prepare present arguments monies needed Additionally Wes De Cou worked behind scenes lobby us AMA advocacy efforts truly commendable work really paid off very quick turnaround Club officers several members signed promissory note business Someone has take responsibility accountability yes liability repay loan Just remember being business-like made very easy AMA say YES Club membership dropped 110 less half two years transition reconstruction new flying site combined loss another smaller local clubs flying site has increased membership just over year 80% loan has repaid infidi time want thank AMA involved officers officials Wes De Cou Joe Beshar Matty Ruzzo Lyndhurst Public Works Department Paul Passamano Lyndhurst Parks Recreation Department mayor town council Lyndhurst course others numerous mention justice forgetting someone help support Finally clubs have demonstrated need funding have wonderful additional resource Contact Flying Site Assistance Coordinator Take time think through what need would use resources ability club repay make request AMA help found proposal worked very well provided AMA information show whys need money hows would repaid what projects money would used whos responsible officers members assure fiscal responsibility made like business proposition rather like kids asking Dad some money turn made easy AMA evaluate request see value loaning money return investment accountability funds Remember like bank loan club must able show adequate credit worthiness unlike dealing bank AMA understands what need want lastly expect AMA fund entire project club must shoulder substantial part cost directly will demonstrate greater local commitment project have excellent resource AMA now Joe Beshar recently assumed position flying Site Assistance Coordinator AMA would like extend sincere congratulations new position S Mike Stokes AMA Education Coordinator 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 As will last column Model Aviation have procrastinating would go about writing what say past year have enjoyed being Education Coordinator Academy Model Aeronautics involvement have meeting youth-oriented educators modelers across United States still feel have has received education grown experience personal thanks Joyce Hager Jay Mealy giving opportunity months column will ways just like ones before will deal what happening around country dedicated folks make hobby sport what today work young people will start another YES Youth Education Stipend grant recipient Again continuation existing program Minnesota Radio Control Soaring Society Bloomington Minnesota actually late getting request school year begun third September Congratulations MRCSS members wonderful work continuing Washburn High School Minneapolis October column reported Lake Orion Middle School Michigan received YES grant Harold Reuter mentor program recently sent letter included newspaper article progress program sort community involvement looking make public aware Academy Model Aeronautics members what they/we have offer Harold made point latest letter importance timing recognition main point being dont keep exploits yourself Let us know what doing might share pride entire membership Thanks Harold wish continued success best luck Lake Orion Middle School Dragon Fliers program recently conversation longtime friend actively engaged preservation military aviation history Dino Digiorgio man passion mission Dino founder World Miniature Warbird Association charter preservation military aviation history through Scale model aircraft As part charter group youth activity involvement issue past June Dino officiated organizations banquet presented 10year-old Paul Sitler cadet wings making him Junior Air Cadet World Miniature Warbird Association So young man recognition Turns out Paul started flying RC Giant Scale ripe old age 9 after two years sport-flying smaller stuff Paul dad Bill Sitler teamed up build Dick Sarpolus-designed Mustang Paul eye turns out dad own quick let young Paul burn up skies duo completed project time Paul fly Mustang Fall warbird meet Imlaystown NJ addition Paul flew Mustang two other meets last fall Paul later entered Mustang Junior Category 98 WRAM Westchester Radio Aero Modelers show took second place Pauls dream get involved Junior Cadet program turns 14 attend Air Force Academy day Air Force pilot Lofty goals anyone 10-year-old get impression will achieve past week received latest revision rules next years Science Olympiad competition courtesy Tom Sanders As have reported previously year first attempt Propellor Propulsion model airplane competition few ambiguities rules have cleaned up clarified 1999 copy rules contact Tom Sanders Midwest Products 800 348-3497 wrapping up month want take opportunity thank members AMA Education Committee have given unselfishly time talents Without commitment past year job would have impossible others have also helped educate past year Among Dick Baxter Bob McKay JJ Levine Alice Noble CAP Tom Sanders Charlie Bauer Ed McCollough Sandy Frank Dave Gish Chief Powell too name heartfelt thanks 150 Model Aviation Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 787-7454 Recently privileged babysit two granddaughters Just before dinner started discussing food what might eat meal Angie four year old very talkative asked Granddaddy know what cant eat breakfast response No what cant eat breakfast Angie said lunch dinner Now told four-year-old joke Speaking food too often free meal like cheese mouse getsit has trap attached Below schedules income expenses 1997 1996 Nats bottom lines indicate swing $20892 excess expenses over income 1996 $4462 excess income over expenses 1997 $25354 swing Having event Muncie saves lot money am sure know indoor events held Johnson City Tennessee careful Look expenses shows several items off-site event location causes Site rental officials travel expenses largest two Read enjoy THE ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS INC SCHEDULES OF NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP CONTEST REVENUE AND EXPENSES YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 311997 AND 1996 1997 Revenue Entry fees Trophy sponsorships Souvenir sales net Miscellaneous Amount Percent $ 32863 1503 5133 671 8 18% 37 128 17 1996 AmountPercent $ 44961 1250 630 JLZ4Z 925% 26 13 36 Expenses Planning meeting Officials fees travel lodging uniforms Staff expenses Trophies Cars trucks trailers Equipment rental other Contestant supplies Site rental Officials parties awards Supplies services other Telephone Miscellaneous .A2Ifl 1000 2458 6064 128 11547 487 1500 324 5290 67 4926 75 61 151 03 287 12 37 08 132 01 123 01 71 7384 17095 305 22096 417 6766 741 5050 577 5766 68 887 Excess deficiency revenue over expenses 1000 152 352 06 455 08 139 15 104 12 119 01 67 1430 $ 4462113%$ 20892430% Until Later ary1999 151 IConnecticut / Maine / Massachusetts / New Hampshire / Rhode Island / Vermont Don Krafft Vice President Duxbury MA 02331-1828 P0 Box 1828 781 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 AlIen Road Billerica MA 01 821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuffin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 031 06-1077 Richard Sherman 30 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1 223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1866 NEW ENGLAND SCALE MASTERS QUALIFIER Woodstock Airport Ct used first time event good location runway quite rough supposed have re-surfaced weather caused delays dune time understanding first five expert class qualified go Scale Masters held Ohio five Ray Labonte Tom Kosewski Ed Estabrook Lloyd Roberts James Russell Following some pictures event Model Aviation 4The Judges l-r Charlie Nelson Jim Parker Harvey Hjelm Chauncey Dance Richie Roberts Don Krafft Expert winner Ray Labonte receiving trophy Jim Sbrogna Lloyd Roberts 4th expert Lloyd flew Flybaby modeled after once owned Gus Deltwas dog Max Gus familiar sight contests New England Max usually close few airplanes lined up spectator viewing Mitch Buckley Junior entered mother made trophies EC Meeting Minutes Available complete copy approved minutes quarterly Executive Council meeting available AMA member request copy most-recently approved minutes will provided no charge Council meets quarterly minutes given meeting approved following meeting Additional copies minutes other meetings $5 shipping handling charge Requests may submitted AMA Administration telephone via fax writing telephone requests dial 765 287-1256 extension 201 210 fax requests use 765 741 0057 $10 minimum credit card orders General Skyfarer built Moe Gionfriddo about flown Harvey Thomasian CD Jim Sbrogna observes Nick Ziroli Jr Won Airtronics Radio • U kid [tilE 11 1Cb New Jersey/ New Vorkl Europe Wes De Cou Vice President 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1308 Phone 908 221-1666 Fax 908 221-9297 decou@idtnet Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hrghtstowo NJ 08525-4551 Roy Brown USAF APCENr CMR 485 000 eec APO AC 09703 VinceJoliano teeharrrrock Rd Recky Pt New Yew NY 11778 Ray Juschkus 59 Lioingotorr Street St domes NY 11780 James M Lewis P081 Ogdeoborg NY 13889-0081 Bob Mckay tOO W Edward St belay NJ 08830 Dave Matbewnon Boo 8t3 Cemillus NY t353t Tom Marray 31 voorhees Drive Booking Riden NJ 07820 Marlene Nibodem 407 Willow Street Lockyort NY t4094 Bill Poytbress 2 Hemlock Court Sougeeies NY t2477 Adam SaltIer 41 Perry Avenue Lethem NY 12110-2433 Tarry Tarrenoire tOt Smithield Dr Endicoft NY t3780-4329 Freqoency Coordinator Ion Seater 03 Airyon Dr Cowego County Airport Fulton NY t3089 3101 098-8003 Early July AVP Robert McKay longtime modelers Don Post Sal Cannizzo gave indoor R/C demonstration Somerset County 4-H Broken Props Club Coupled rubber-powered demo club got few months back kids now primed year-round flying activities Don Post showing 4-H club convert gym flying site pictures different events shown web site wwwamadistrictiiorg Check out Once again Im happy report articles have come field large numbers Ill use space month get caught up . AVP Marlene Nikodem comes word summer filled interesting flying events May Yes know long ago May Niagra County R/C Model Eying Club hosted second annual John Grigg Memorial Sailplane Contest John will recall past President AMA predecessor VP District II Jim Roller Bill Wegmen Pete Fiorentine finished 123 Unlimited class Roman Paryz Ill Wegman Roller came out 123 Standard class Bob McClure Radio Control Club Rochester RCCR submitted some pics contest web site Marlene CDd event Speaking RCCR hosted Ray Edmunds Memorial Air Show Fun Fly early June Im catching up event CDd Jeny Joseph saw 43 contestants bring 75 airplanes far away Saratoga Demonstration flights put combat flyers Jim Warner Rodney Boatman George Hartman Mike Daly glider demo handled Bill Wegman Don Ogren wowed crowd flying lawnmower RCCR wives treated everyone great meal after flying festivities late June five local RC clubs participated Niagra Air Show held Niagra Falls Air Base Navy Blue Angels big draw model aviation got significant amount attention Members Wings Rotors Brauer Aviators Hying Knights Aircrafters Niagra County R/C Model Hying Club spent hour day showing skills RC pilots addition 42 models displayed hangar space allotted model groups Over 200000 folks enjoyed show base commander impressed model display has already extended invitation participate show next year Demonstration aircraft Niagra Show Static display hangar Niagra Also June heard World Miniature Warbird Association product tireless efforts Dino Di Giorgin its first event WMWA accomplished following 98 pilots registered 168 aircraft 9 WWII pilots attendance honored event banquet including two original Tuskegee Airmen well 109G pilot 7 countries represented participating pilots Good spectator attendance great time attended highlights 11 year old Paul Sifter showing some old-timers really isnt too tough fly giant scale P 51 windy conditions . seven times expect see lot organization Paul Sifter preps P-S 1 WMWA meet Two Tuskegee Airmen take action WMWA meet Emil Cassanello Long Island comes word Scale Masters qualifier held August Im closing Skyhawks field Manorville Nick Ziroli Sr took 1st place P-38 Emil Cassanello Sal Urcivoli took 1st Team Scale Fokker EIII Ron Prestin Bob Allen placed 2nd 47 Thunderbolt P-47 done Col Francis Gabby Gabreskis colors Gabby lives Long Island attended meet Emils invitation Also attendance Me-I 09 pilot Gottfried Dulias Emil says Gabby Gottfried have lot common both Aces flew top fighter planes both crashlanded behind enemy lines prisoners war Gabby released war ended Gottfried spent three years after war before released stories tell ary1999 153 Associate Vice Presidents Don Ogren flying lawnmower Ohio Pennsylvania West Virginia Bob Brown Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 E-mail amadiii@penncom Associate Vice Presidents Mike earbee eset Calgary Coart Colorobos OH 43229-2008 etd 991-1643 David H Ellis 5261 DeW5 Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-12SS 304 77e-140e Nelsen Gould 1944 Idaho 5teet Allentown PA lel os-ears eta 797-ess John Hathaway 102 Woodrnnrn Drivn Nnw Stanton PA 15672-9449 412 925-32e6 Donald Klopp 637 Harnlton Coort Trappe PA 19426-2256 610 409-Or 29 Frank Nell 6042 Norwell Drioe Dayton OH 45449 937 435-9232 Matthew Turowaki RR93 Boo 294 Dogwood Drine Drown PA 18222 717 e22-0d35 Joseph S VIals5 1391 Cranbtook Orion PO Boo 951 Maomee OH 43537-3062 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Anenan Forty Fort PA t970d P5one 7t7 267-6970 Internal club problems Are group intelligent individuals focused enjoyment hobby bunch children squabbling over anything can think Over period several years clubs often meet demise because internal factions ruin Dont let happen club Stagnation within club breeds trouble What club doing future Are events activities planned Capitalize winter doldrums develop something positive Donrt wait until something needed build treasury Establish goals strive meet ALLIANCE BALSA BEES very worthwhile club activity provided report William Peel III secretary Alliance Balsa Bees late Spring Alliance Balsa Bees sponsored youth activity Cub Scouts local Pack 125 meeting over twenty scouts built own Sig Delta Dart club purchased AMA. first model airplane parents attendance Im sure fun brought Goldberg Eagle 63 use demonstrator aviation fundamentals portion project showed radio control unit worked effect would have flight also explained demonstrated Bernoullis Principle kids knew plane really flew Most scouts went away better understanding model full scale aviation Later same week invited come out club field Barber Airport first thing did trim out Darts done held mass launch moment air full Delta Darts laughter children Tom Erb put helicopter demonstration simply amazed kids father showed interest getting model helicopters talked Tom about information Next John Werne put aerobatic demonstration Solution X really got scouts attention got see big plane up close kids seen pictures models never seen fly pulled out trainer kids fly used Buddy-Box explained worked line chance fly formed quickly scout chance fly Most kids put death spiral some showed knack As put plane away overheard some fathers say would take down U-control models hanging ceilings fly Summer feel can get just kid father interested hobby work effort put out well worth see Im also Contest Director father two sons have started flying year personally invited come out Nite-fly Big-Plane Fly have open door policy junior wanting learn fly same afternoon Forrest Barber opened up airport scouts gave hour long tour hangers showing different types airplanes scouts eating snack sky divers local jump school landing big X front kids loss local flying fields community involvement almost must have seen several clubs lose fields because lack communication Most people see hobby just noise After visit parents both sides left better impression other club hearing some grumbling about noise have open house type fly-in invite public Invite fly buddy-box system will surprised response will get Probably best way show interest public involve kids Sponsor youth group either church scouting will automatically involve parents effort put forth now may just save field later down road Thanks fine report Mr Peel Im sure Alliance Balsa Bees will see benefit Model Aviation est Barber shows flight controls gyrocopter TEST SI John Peel Aeronca Champ wing rib Mass launch Delta Darts William Peel Ill scouts fly buddy-box Delaware / District Columbia / Maryland /North Carolina/ Virginia Chuck Foreman Vice President 412 Pine Cone Ct Kill Devil Hill NC 27948 Phone 252 441-5855 Fax 252 441-6554 cforeman@modelaircraftorg Associate Vice Presidents George Abbott 8712 Weatlake 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 E-Mail moultona@mindspringcom Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Ave Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Home Phone 540 943-1684 E-Mail flyrrs@cfwcom John Stare 826 Marl Pit Rd Middletown DE 19709 Home Phone 302 376-7154 E-Mail vrcs38@aolcom Bliss Teague 625 5th Ave SW Hickory North Carolina 28602 Home Phone 828 324-2164 Office Phone 828 733-9228 E-Mail blissteague@conninccom Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 910 488-5986 Lots input column month way photographs think can get lets give try first photo shows some cubs entered Central Carolina RC Modelers first annual Cub Day July 18th 1998 photo sent Bob Babura AVP Maryland shows two participants Indian Creek Youth Aviation program adjusting models engine Notice proper safety procedure flight preparation photo taken Skyline Flyers R/C Club field shows Jack Fetters Miss Fortune X OS 10 powered RIC free flight Jack member Northern Virginia RIC Club L photo shows Jack Lewis latest creation Dewoitine D 520 1/12 scale 704 combat ship Chuck Foreman next two photographs taken Triangle Skymasters 4th July Celebration first shows some planes brought celebration Bill Mitchell David Miller get Bills Magician ready flight Hampton Roads R/C Club members provide second annual air show local elementary school Lots kids having fun school principal John Sammons turn buddy box last photo shows what like Take kid flying Dewey Mann teaching William Crosseup art using buddy box Thats month like last photograph shows Go take kid flying ary1999 155 • kid [ au 1 1 Alabama / Florida / Georgia / Mississippi / Puerto Rico / South Carolina/Tennessee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Phone 12051322-2127 FAX 205 252-2654 E-mail iemcneill@junocom WEB-PAGE hsp//wwwscotlnet/ama Associate Vice Presidents Roe Chidgey 3713 Pompano Or. Pensacola FL 32514 Wilhelmlna Chihasa 2826 Arhor Plane Knoxville TN 37917 John G Cooper 4788 Cloister Cvoe Memphis TN 35118 James Alnis 5426 Meiwood Orive Jackson MS 39211 Michael Gregory 305 Rockmont Rd Greenville SC 29615 William T Haywood 4 Rohis Circie Pole AL 36530 Karl Hansel 383 Briarwood 842 Merioian MS 39305 Louise lao 296 Huntridge Wap Winteispriegs FL 32708 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornien N Charleolon SC 29405 Chris Joiner PG Evo 4469 Columbus GA 31804-0468 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Pueblo Pass Aeniston AL 36206 George Perryman 3644 Lake Smprna GA 30082 Clifford Scholefield 4138 NW 33rd Place Gainesville PL 32606 Melds Sires 781 Snaidman Rd Aiken SC 28803 Frank Tiano 10300 Estaxcia Lane West Palm Beach PL 33414 Ward Van Dazer 3604 N River Rd Gainesville GA 30506 Lee Wehater 1505 Sycamore Maschnster TN 37300 Joseph Micalizzi HC 866 Boo 10397 Fajardn Puerto Rico 00738 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fields 183W Slrickiand Rd Interlachno FL 32148 Phvee 18041 684-2517 RC Contest Coordinator Kenneth Blackwell 207 W Sanacreek Rd Enterprise AL 36330 Phnve l33l 347-4721 Display Coordinator Russell Mobely 5636 Wsvdvaiiep Rd NE Thomson GA 30824 Phone 17061 h87-9783 Computer Science Technology Espert Tom Rhodes 9 New York Blvd Beverip Hills FL 34488 Phene 13521 527-0674 13521 795-2362 West Ala Aero-Modelers Club President Joe Robinson invited 2nd Annual Fly showed up 70 airplanes flown Joe also Tuscaloosa City Engineer everybody obeys 2000 spectators Wait minute children running picture above? man apparently chasing them? running from? Are escaping? serious necessary can call out entire West Alabama Aero-Modelers Club Northport City Police Dept Alabama National Guard children may need help WEST ALA AERO Club spends great deal time teaching young flyers above Jeff Gracer Club Pres Joe Robinson Scott Barron Lee Markham transmitter nice club Mississippi Coast RC Club President Charles Cox serious heart surgery TAILDRAGGERrrClub Newsletter Editor Jim Fields reported Charles came home came down staph infection go back hospital again looked up staph dictionary shun staphylococcus Gram-positive spherical parasitic bacteria causing infection etc Charles behalf everybody District want get well immediately havent got time hospital heart infection stuff club needs District needs want better report next month Frank Hodson 11283 Chelsia Lane Hampton Georgia 30228 wants C02 competitor District V contact him regarding AMA rules changes Frank means business want meet Americas top News-letter Editors Ed Rouisse left standing Club Treasurer George Walker Both belong Clearwater Florida Pinellas Eying Club would like say thanks Ed No detailsjust thanks! Steve Motley Publicity Chairman famous Remote Control Assn Central Florida RCACF writes June 24 entertained kids Elks Childrens Hospital Umatilla Ha fed hotdogs sodas chance fly TrainerPlane hot day children fun Above pix L-R front Timothy Dodgen Rene Rodriguez Patrick Graham Trakeya Robinson Rafael Jimenez Matthew Turner L-R rear Christy Newcomb Mike Polk Evelene Parker Adam Bariaug Mary Johnston Latoya Monroe Sasha Cooper Also Ida Gordy Keith Welte Carla Williams Kendra McCray Roger Marshall Sec/Treas Kershaw County flyers Camden South Carolina writes second year operation Kershaw County Science Park want share success readers Roger has enclosed snap magnificent superimposed over landfill below new shelter members good show Roger. fine Associate Vice Presidents Mr Ward Van Duzer has himself recently successfully survived serious surgery back action full blast Ward also mailed 98 NATS Precision Aerobatics winners District V L-R above Dondi Garrison winner Senior Precision Aerobatics Paul Walker winner Open PA Kevin Stewart Rock Hill SC Kevin won Junior Very impressive wins News Flash have just acquired stack Websters Medical Dictionarys first half book words second half First Aid Guide Controlling bleedingbandaging cardiopulmonary resuscitation treating cuts burns like live Dist V write Ill mail pay postage Everybody needs first-aid advice Something else New Club Presidents will take over soon have stack Roberts Rules Order Free also Let know want either both back Tuscaloosa Fly-In mystery has deepened See picture below What child far left running fiercely What has frightened him? What other children plucking up out ground? Are picking up worms out earth? Perhaps some gold pieces have fallen sky What answer enigma? mystery mystery running little children Next month next issue Model Aviation magazine will have ANSWERS membership about expire sure renew immediately go news stands next month buy next copy Model Aviation mag Dont miss next issue Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents Illinois John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Parenti 1920 Buckingham Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Warden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indiana Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Bussell 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 -31 06 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Boa 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 MO 64086 816 524-7307 Frequency Coordinator Cal Orr RR 1 Boa 1238 Higgineville MO 64037 660 584-6284 Fan 660 584-6285 Webmaster Gary Parenti 11001 Martindale Dr Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 531-9556 hflpilwwwcsamiitedu/amadist6/indeshtm OPPORTUNITY Jerry Worden R/C contest coordinator except soaring asked replaced has done outstanding job last several years now need new coordinator interested give Jeny call phone number e-mail address can found District VI Web page listed above after speaking him interested send letter MERRILL VILLE IN Club #2991 Deep River R/C Flying Club held mall show promote hobby over 50 planes display club also signed up 90 demonstration flight individual signed up contacted date set intro-flight Picture shows display mall PLAINFIELD IN Club #298 Screaming Eagles RC Inc 26 flyers seven states participate Fifth Annual Eagles Pattern contest held club field 1st Place Novice Jeff Hughes 1st Place Sportsman Dae Kim first picture below 1st Place Advanced John Ford 1st Place Masters Jeff Aranyos 1st Place FAI Geoff Combs Next have part flight line Steve Ragsdale co-CD provided information photos BOWLING GREEN KY Club #1158 Southern Ky Model Aero Club club 60 some members owns its flying field has 50 500 foot runway Last May fly-in attracted 80 pilots five states Photo 1 shows some aircraft pilots families sitting shade enjoying flying Photo 2 shows Greg Garrison 1/2 scale Laser 200 local TV station taped quite bit meet shown channel 13 twice evening Ernie Iversen sent pictures information PERU IN Club 281 Mississinewa Sky Hawks received invitation display Grissom Air Reserve Base annual air show club put together display 20 some aircraft Claims show state 150000 people attended Club members lost count spoke Carl Moon supplied pictures information will note pictures club put display near C-47 smart modelers know find shade first picture Carl himself second L R has Bill Timberman Ron Lowe Bud Wallick Steve Eagle Howard Martz ANDERSON IN Delbert Leisure Jr sent couple pictures Ju-88 A-4 partially finished state Power will two ST 75 Should weigh about 15 pounds ary1999 157 Iowa / Michigan / Minnesota / Wisconsin Dave Gish Vice President 5435 St Hwy 99 Wapello IA 52653 Tel 319 766-2202 Fax 319 766-4038 Email goflyl @lisconet 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 Thomas 0 Lazar 435 Hubbell St Marshall WI 53559-9409 Andy Lowe 9557 Crosley Redford Ml 46239 Tel 313 534-6650 E-mail andyd7@electrodynamcom Bill Millar 712 Grand Ave Petoskey Ml 49770 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindstrom MN 55045 Mike Zingery 6496 5 Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Al Schwartz 2787 Fernwood Roseville MN 55113 Ph 612633-2286 East Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Ph 810486-4800 OOPS Correction required Wayne Yeager quit pylon board member Dist VII contest coordinator Also Jean Lasik has resigned AVPs MI will moving Florida will replaced Andy Lowe Livonia Mi now can contacted 734-422-5420 about Andy will follow later Back July Ribcrackers around Farmington Hills MI area held annual airshow great except certain biplane got little busted up personal thanks club members hospitality shown wife Several kids got chance take turn controls takes lot people put good flight line control shown event like oneduring entire show Thunderbirds RC club Kalamazoo MI held 4th Annual Open House spring 1998 flight demos pretty much dedicate whole weekend introducing hobby public Using buddy system fly about 50 60 people adults kids Left student Todd Anderson right student Jim Landon young man Tiger 60 Andrew Gideon youngest club member eleven has flying own 3 years An open invitation exists AMA members fly Thunderbirds field anytime theyre Kalamazoo area 158 Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents crowd turned out both days largest have seen Associate Vice Presidents 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 Valley View Suite 4 Farmers Branch TX 75234 972 241-8492 South Gene Kent 2811 Cork Cove San Antonio TX 78230 210 308-8043 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 817 467-9211 During 1998 first year representing modelers AMA District VIII Executive Council Academy have traveled thousands miles visiting events flying sites clubs hobby stores variety modeling activities throughout five state region district now reflect perspective could seen someone views broad expanse range what aircraft modeling region No matter much differ type modeling doing given date changes throughout ones life modelingeven killer competitors sport beginners taking lessons needing assistance first like other like others Having attended 1998 Nationals Gathering Eagles II SAM Champs Weatherford TX Swap Meet last weekend March September semi annually Memorial service DFW airport lifelong volunteer Academy AMA member Mr Ed Turner can unequivocally state person has experienced joy fulfillment excitement creating flying model airplanes has experiences transcend could have otherwise participate construction flying model aircraft no matter much differ types models construct enjoy similar another non-modeling individual Aeromodelers truly unique persons AMA glue bonds modelers together Hopefully oppressive heat has surrounded AMA District VIII remissionreports have come attendance both sanctioned events model flying general has affected decreased record temperatures May 1999 bring better conditions being outside flying models recognize fellow modeler AMA member Over Internet RAtwood407@AOLcom reports availability quality four-color AMA logo plastic name identification badge displays red white blue AMA wings logo members AMA No name chartered club affiliation city state residents worn visit another club/flying site modeling activity identifies member being type people plastic badge may equally worn cap shirt pocket states easy means identify individual being AMA member member given charter club ordered identification tags found well worth cost $400 information about identification tags directly contact manufacturer w Engraving ox 862 Jenks Oklahoma 74037 Another product identifies modelers another will soon available through AMA distribution channels Muncie IN AMA logo printed high-quality windsocks 15 knot aviation quality will available contacting Supply Service department AMA will reasonably priced almost necessity flying field introduced manufacture wind socks AMA hopefully will see flying throughout district photos members models Monthly photographs can possibly included page come will attempt reserve space possible keep up action modeling District VIII consult Web site numerous photographs developing programs district seen free video lending library growing tremendously Additionally listing instructor pilots district shown consult following regular basis updated continuously wwwAMA-Dist-8 org AMA glue bonds modelers together PS newest branches aeromodeling Radio Control Combat American Scale Dogfighters Association has formed coordinate activities information about AMA event No 704 2scale Combat information write ASDA 20300 Lochmoor Harper Woods MI 48225 wwwscalecombatcom Flying Fun Fellowship Sandy Frank ary1999 159 AMA Dist VIII RC Combat team championship decided July 5 Waco TX middle age crazy team Fort Worth Thunderbirds outscored 23 contestants Upper left Jerry Bradley right Ray Thompson lower right Hippie Hobbies Unlimited owner also won firstplace overall flying Joe Butler Special lower left unnamed mechanic Larry Weddle Kingsland Ar Camden Aircraft Modelers fun fly Fred Hill local hobby store owner instructing youngsters about becoming modelers Time well spent thank Fred New Mexico scale association scale fly-in 34 entrants Colorado Arizona New Mexico look event last weekend June 1999 midday walk planes featured 80 model aircraft photo CD Pat Tritle Albuquerque NM 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 8027 W 81St Circle Arvada CO 80005 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Mike Weidner 6535 Foxdale Circle Colorado Springs CO 80919-1 788 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News South Dakota 61 Years Modeling John Donovan interest modeling started 1936 nine years old time candy bars came out balsa glider attached collected until fleet time lived farm climbed top windmill flew also made orange crate models whittled props As went town would hold out car window make props spin 1939 moved Ireton Iowa classmates building balsa stick planes covering tissue built together sometime separated WWII both went service later married moved Sioux Falls started flying U Control 1960 ten other modelers started Flying Eagles Model Club started city wide campaign find model port finally granted space fair grounds built 4 flying circles 1 gas powered car circle After club members spent week year fair flying entertain spectators ended 1979 fair grounds expanded make room next 3 years held craft hobby model plane shows fair mini-tractor pulls helped promote modeling area 10 years Flying Eagles known Flying Eagles Junior Optimist Club backing adult High Noon Optimist Club work youth club received Optimist year award. 1960 started hobby shop known Donovans Hobby Center supply modelers needs has expanded later became known Donovans Hobby Craft Scuba Center Inc 60s held model building classes store get young people started modeling also held classes YMCA 1970 leased field opened own RC model port organized club called private Field RC Club helped start Lake Area Model Club Watertown So Dak sanctioned 2 contests city Watertown gave appreciation plaque Classes held Sioux Falls Public Library teaching young people build Delta Darts years have planes display library Several parades have allowed taxi RC planes time pulling trailer behind something interest fit parade day Several times went other towns put air shows Mitchell Prop Busters Club projects helped start first model show area held YMCA 1968 3 years later needed room went Western Mall hold show filled hail space 1978 moved show Empire Mall 150 people registered 250 models entered 1972 held banquet before show Cliff Weirich guest speaker 75 Stan Chilton President ALMA Johnnie Clemens attended district AIVIA meeting SD Nebr Kan Wyo held time As retail member Hobby Industry Ass asked serve board directors 1974 1977 1978-19791 served chairman retailers section shows opportunity meet executive director AMA John Worth Johnnie Clemens help plan modeling area Some clubs helped start Flying Eagles Model Club Mitchell Prop Busters Brookings Barn Stormers Private Field Fliers Lake Area Modelers Sioux Falls Rcers Donovans RC Club So Dak have sanctioned about 50 AIVIA contests having Junior Events doing could have done help familywife Betty daughter Becky Like sponsoring ball club sponsor airplane club past 26 years have found model port teaching new club members fly spending hours heated double garage teaching modelers build occasionally repairing has gone astray age 701 look back life feel really did make difference As result years service John awarded AMAs Superior Service Award Apr 20 97 Marshall Minnesota Model Plane Show News Nebraska HiFlyers Model Airplane Club Grand Island Nebraska hosted 6th Annual FunFly Open-House July 12 1998 Club field 1221 South Shady Bend Road provided excellent site days flying 33 registered pilots Models sizes types present smaller trainers vintage old-timers racers biplanes quarter-scale aircraft organized events included scheduled candy drop kids full scale paraplane piloted Jason Luebbe AT-6 ten lap demonstration race As always HiFlyers extend invitation AMA members crossing Nebraska stop visit fly field located east side Grand Island t left John Anderson #1 son Henry Coons Both GI HiFlyers Both holding homebuilt Baby Aces 4Gary Sandsted yers Sec-Treas 3127 Brentwood Blvd Grand Island Ne 68801 160 Model Aviation eeting Minutes 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 AIvIA Administration telephone via fax writing telephone requests dial 765 287-1256 extension 201 210 fax requests use 765 7410057 $10 minimum credit card orders U] F-i 11 rem mu i i] t m Arizona / California / Hawaii Guam / Nevada / Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone/Fax 602 728-9400 E-mail nchh @ptimenetcom http//wama-1 Ocom/ama Glenn Carter Walnut Creek California 510 933-2086 Michael Harrington Kaneohe Hawaii 808 239-6682 Gary Hover Visalia California 209747-0287 Kal Jensen Reno Nevada 702 329-6430 John Krohn Whittier California 310 692-4177 Bob Reynolds Tucson Arizona 520 296-8183 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner Sacramento California 916 362-1962 See Iaat monttia column additional AVPa Coordinatora Jerry Kitchen Salt Lake City powers up quarter scale Corsair preparation mid-day flight demonstration NURCAC annual Flyin Jerry provided breath taking flight demonstration crowd spectators modeling enthusiasts Trailed plume air show smoke Jerrys Corsair backdropped against clear blue Utah sky brings Corsair down runway low inverted pass Boyd Newman Vice President Northern Utah Radio Control Aircraft Club did honors announcing mid-day air show flight demonstration clubs annual summer Fly-in July 10-12 event conducted clubs gorgeous flying site just west Ogden UT edge Great Salt Lake years Fly-in included such notables Associate Vice Presidents Dan Johnson Kent Nogi flew BVM Bandit providing very impressive demonstration turbine powered RC flight attended Soar Utah 95 Im sure remember great slope soaring conditions fantastic soaring event Well take memory add huge variety slope soaring aircraft dozens soaring enthusiasts having wonderful time premier slope soaring sites youve got Soar Utah 98 event conducted during Labor Day weekend Sep 5-7 Point Mountain Point Mountain natural sand peninsula between Salt Lake Utah valleys incredible soaring site Soar Utah 98 CD Tom Hoopes gets few minutes edge slope during short break event activities foamy P-Si light weight foam constructed gliders traversed slope Soar Utah 98 thanks members Utah Soaring Association great event outline Elk head above Mormon Lake Lodge sign depicts rustic setting Arizona Model Pilots Societys annual Mormon Lake Fly-in cool northern Arizona pines south Flagstaff years fly-in organized Rick Cathy Power conducted Aug 14-16 included BBQ dinner entertainment wonderful opportunity enjoy clear mountain air company friends fellow modelers AMPS President Frank Jackson made sure everyone got chance fly allowed modeler turn flying community Cub Always looking little stick time took Frank up offer though few tense moments meandered down runway eventually mastered challenge flying 8000 feet density altitude Thanks Frank AMPS special thanks Rick Cathy putting fantastic event Members Arizona Model Pilots Sun Valley flyers take break flying look youngsters saddle up short trail ride through Coconino Forest Horseback riding just family activities available Mormon Lake providing variety entertainment entire family Till next time. Keepem safe Keepernflyn ary1999 161 •]FIiI[s~1E 1 1 iSI 1 m Alaska Idaho / Montana/ Oregon / Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Poriland OR 97213-0090 503 234-4439 EMAIL vpxi@pacifiercom Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 26405 SE 160th St Issaquah WA 98027 Al Culver Boa 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkinson 319 Yellowstone Billings MT 59101 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 96684 Reeves Lippincolt 4400 Gray Wolt Dr Wasilla AK 99654 Mike Hazel 1073 Windemere Dr NW Salem OR 97304 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Boa 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Snser 761 Lillooet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411 154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Get reservations Puyallup EXPO its time package Mount Rainier R/C Society 99 99 show Feb 6-7 information about 19th Annual running fine show has mailed clubs havent heard packet available talk club contact fortunate have well done well regarded show go dont support going lose very important part hobby using Internet Bill Bender established fine web site http /home att netlw bender/expo/nwexpo html covering EXPO information major change will no fee entering models static display Hopefully will increase numbers fine aircraft display dont bring out beauty built let us enjoy Bill Smith will conduct scheduling meeting 2 pm Saturday Bill asks CDs get plans contests early before meeting way major conflicts will ironed out advance now place read AMA Dist XI schedule Bill wrote Boeing Hawks have new Web Site have worked Mike McNamee Hawks include District XI RC Contest schedule particular schedule covers September thru December 1998 will try include 1999 events accrue primarily month January Its first class site Mike deserves lot credit can find Hawks site http/www brigadooncom/hawks Al Munger Editor Olympic R/C Association aka ORCA newsletter sent some photos news about ORCA inaugural fun fly July 18 Tod Anderson about get landing points ORCAs field Port Gamble WA site formerly use R/C flying John Castleman President ORCA negotiated lease Olympic Resources Management use historic mill site land previously used chip storage last spring 74 x 350 ft grass strip developed site club has 24 members growing Any flyers interested using field should contact John Castleman 360-779-4828 John Castleman gets 1st place award CD Harold Frombach ORCA field less restored mill town Port Gamble WA National Historic Site dates 1853 General Store has great Deli hungry pilots Appreciation credit due Mr Larry Smith ORM valued assistance lease negotiations past spring record wet Oregon Graham Hicks took photo field near La Grande Looking west across Lake Bushpilots La Grande Scale Rally held Aug 14-15-16 same site next photo Gene La Fond shows same general area sans water Gene Wenatchee WA admires 1st place Sportsman prize Nieuport 11 kit donated Proctor Enterprises Lynn Hendry competed provided some info about La Grande Scale Rally excellent event hosted Grande Ronde Bush Pilots Graham Hicks CD weather 27 contestants great Bush Pilots putting First Official US Scale Masters Regional well organized Courtright Field top shape Sat Bush Pilots put another famous steak dinners entire weekend outstanding well organized event truly friendly atmosphere AVP Al Culver remains F2G Corsair First engine problems CD Graham Hicks used radio control traffic two flight lines May Holiday Season best ever families Model Aviation *
Edition: Model Aviation - 1999/01
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ws View HQ See Page 176 Hall Fame Inductees year 1998 special year Model Aviation Hall Fame Typically five individuals inducted However Year Pioneer climaxed special event held September thirteen deserving modelers added rolls Normally selection committee consists nine AMA Presidents year committee expanded adding Leader Member selected 11 AMA districts Selection Hall Fame honor based service Academy modeling aviation general will discover individuals represent facet hobby/sport including competition administrative support industry thirteen brief biographies follow represent combined total 974 years modeling experience Bob Aberle Bob Aberle Hauppauge New York has enjoyed productive modeling career variety hobby/sport disciplines started 1951 local regional free flight contests now competes RC electric old timer events 28 years has written Flying Models Magazine Included some 2000 pages published material 30 RC designs subjects include designs sport scale racers old-timers etc Numerous articles also graced byline 1985 Bob penned book named Clean QuietA Guide Electric Model Flights publication recognized world wide definitive handbook beginner fast expanding part hobby/sport co-founder Modelair-Tech company dedicated advancement electric powered flight 1980 1983 Bob served chairman AMA Frequency Committee During very important period spearheaded effort led present frequency assignments FCC hoursmany frustrationsmany trips Washington filled time frame cases sheer will determination brought about changes advanced Frequency Committee continues serve Frequency Committee today service has received Howard McEntee award AMA Fellowship Award AMA Distinguished Service Award Bob organized Silent Electric Flyers Long Island Vice President R/C Squadron Jack Albrecht Jack Albrecht Fairfield California began modeling career age 9 San Francisco Using money saved magazine route purchased unassembled Bunch Mighty Midget engine high school 1943 set control line speed records 100-mph range enlisted Army 1944 served South Pacific area Following Army service 1944-1946 continued winning says control line speed Jack attended college studying radio engineering As Army reservist served Korea Following service Jack returned California area became involved radio control 1950s After constructing first hand-held reed system designed Alex Schneider Ed Rockwood Jack began experimenting various other types equipment included up coming digital proportional units such Digicom designed manufactured Don Mathes Doug Spreng over 20 years Jack served member hobby industry association Kraft Systems continued until ceased produce equipment became Customer Relations Manager Airtronics Inc remained until recent retirement 1982 member Frequency Committee Jack assigned task writing staffing plan orderly phase-in 50 aircraft 30 surface frequencies Additionally became responsibility present plan industry still serving AMAs Frequency Committee Jack elected DCRC Club Hall Fame 1975 awarded AMA Distinguished Service Award 1992 added Vintage RC Societys Hall Fame 1994 George Buso George Buso Hyde Park New York has enjoyed aeromodeling almost 65 years early 1930s saw construction Korda type rubber models hand-launched gliders flying contests Syracuse New York area During Navy duty 1946 married high school sweetheart helped chase free flight models 1947 began work control line models designing building Hellcat attended college Having no help him learn fly CL taught himself Ultimately organized club Delhi New York 1952 George made acquaintance Ed Lorenz began experimenting RC ultimately led flying patteru model designed called Configuration III Scale next challenge qualified World Championships did compete lost model five days before event George has very much involved international scale competition scene has served ajudge team manager contest director numerous occasions very important responsibility serving AIVIA s FAI voting delegate 6 years 25 years George produced managed unique Rhinebeck Jamboree event two AMA Superior Service Awards achievement also AMA Fellow having received award 1996 Additional activities included serving Radio Control Contest Board organizing IBM Radio Control Model Club assisting planning Celebration Eagles held 1996 George served years Associate Vice President District II Maxey Hester Maxey Hester Montezuma Iowa brings Hall Fame long history competition activity industry involvement As teenager built flew scores rubberpowered free flight models However World War II interrupted modeling career joined Navy age 17 Following war started both family business finish carpenter Des Moines Iowa until 1953 returned modeling flying control line 1954 discovered RC using single 146 Model Aviation emy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 channel system designed E Paul Johnson 1958 moved reeds flew until 1965 switched proportional Between 1954 1987 flew hundreds local regional national international events both pattern pylon scale competition credentials include 2nd 3rdand 4th place finishes F4C Scale World Championships list national wins far too lengthy list Maxeys list designs includes over dozen scale pattern sport pylon models Zlin Akroat Ryan STA Komet Citabria few number can still found competition circuit today Maxey served contest director both locally nationally charter member first president Des Moines Modelaires RC Club charter member NMPRA 1967 Maxey became plant manager Sig Manufacturing Co Inc Following death Glen Sigafoose companys founder became Vice President always has hands manager very much involved companys operations active air show pilot full scale circuit along wife Hazel fly Sig air force some seven aircraft include three famous Spacewalkers Maxey very active flying youngsters EAA Young Eagles Program Joe Kovel Joe Kovel Woodhaven New York can boast 72 years model flying competition flying days began 1934 both local national events continues fly today RC version very famous 1935 KG Kovel-Grant free flight design Joe has honor having elected Society Antique Modelers SAM Hall Fame During early years model development Joe fortunate able work fly famous pioneer hobby/sport include Charles Hampson Grant Bill Brown Joe published articles Model Airplane News covered wide range subjects including construction various models propellers gas models wing airfoil sections latter included entitled Grant Wing Sections Purpose During course long partnership Joe built number models Grant began 1934 first Patent Model featuring wing segment three flap components activation mechanism recent activity 1988 refurbishing second version Patent Model Joe spent working life aviation Included jobs Sikorsky Aircraft Serversky Aircraft Brewster Aero Corporation B&H Aircraft Edo Aircraft Along way served Navy Squantum Naval Air Station Weymouth Naval Air Station After discharge participated maintenance work aircraft Floyd Bennett Field weekend warriors Vernon Krehbiel Vernon Krebbiel Williamsville New York can recognized through initials VK famous VK Model Aircraft Company initial interest models spurred 1927 Scripps Howard newspaper column entitled Build Fly Model Airplanes led Vein producing scale models Spad Nieuport Polish fighter 1929 advent Model Airplane News provided new source information Coupled creation long relationship Howard McEntee Vein began produce rubber powered flying models scaled up three views found MAN Veins first gas job Flying Quaker powered GHQ engine predictably didnt run replaced Baby Cyclone Model B engine remained possession until recent death true believer theories CH Grant Vein incorporated ideas models designed success events testifies skills After stint Air Force returned family business 1947 married Shirley Freiheit proved motivational inspiration VK Model Aircraft company still flying control line free flight bitten RC bug 1960 Shirley decided create VK line models company soon burst seams shop behind home moved Akron New York spacious surroundings Through Shirleys insistence company concentrated classic scale designs since would never go out date still produced Lew Proctor models today Vern received Cole Palen Achievement Award Rhinebeck work spent years lecture circuit events such Toledo DC R/C conferences Austin Leftwich Austin Leftwich Richmond Virginia brings 65 years modeling background Hall Fame joined AMA 1938 became Contest director 1939 interest spans rubber free flight gas free flight control line RC pattern pylon sailplanes helicopters 1941 obtained Amateur radio operators license order experiment radio control Using homemade copy Good Brothers system flew modified Super Buccaneer Austins competition record spans period 1939 1974 1952 competed member United States World Championship Wakefield team Helsinki Finland holds records variety disciplines national level pylon record model Delta Two resides AMA museum addition Austin set FAI RC sailplane altitude record 1962 1968 set FAI Hydroplane Closed Circuit Distance record Lake Meade York Pennsylvania Austin wrote technical articles Air Trails magazine well material plans Model Builder participated design improvement testing Controlaire Blue Max radio system instrumental developing use nylon bolts wing attachment Over years Austin has served Contest Director number events organizer charter member Richmond Model Club Richmond Area Model Control Club 1958 1985 until 1996 participated member Special Events Contest Board Jerry Nelson Jerry Nelson Hillsboro Oregon youngster age 59 has modeling half century holds private pilots license glider instrument rating also holds A&P Amateur Radio Technician license first place control line precision aerobatics win age 12 Jerry went compete pattern pylon sailplanes scale has designed over 50 RC models Two notable achievements involved developing first fiberglass RC model KA6E sailplane wing span 12 feet Recently created fully aerobatic aluminum 100-inch RC model Currently operates Nelson Aircraft company supplies variety modeling materials Jerry has very active administrative standpoint past RC Contest Board Chairman Over 25 years ago started 40 sized Formula MNPRA racing associations Jerry also introduced turn around pattern event biplanes started IMAC Scale aerobatic pattern association US team member 1963 1965 FAI F3A Aerohatic World Championship competition 1977 served Jury member FAI event Springfield Ohio three occasions Jeny served contest Director famous Tournament Champions Las Vegas Jerry has written numerous articles published plans national international magazines given AMA Distinguished Service Award 1967 recipient Howard McEntee award Currently member Canby Dusters RC club district director IMAA William Netzeband William Netzeband Murrieta California holds commanding position control line community competition wins occurred Navy Carrier Precision Aerobatics Stunt events designs spanned other types models well unique innovative design featured virtually model publication has existed articles features spanned period 1951 1978 Flying wing designs Scared Kitten Fierce Arrow Humbug etc tended change thinking about model design January1999 147 flying featured technical writing Bill served contest event director number national events also organized Double Cola Model Airplane Club 1953 Joplin Model Airplane Club 1958 Significant contributions industry resulted following Bills being hired Testors Corporation 1959 remained company until retired during tenure took highest priority design produce ready fly models average 10-year-old could successfully fly result program produced high level exposure hobby/sport Over years Bill member some 10 different clubs served officer positions well newsletter editor during management activities 1958 national Control Line Stunt event developed elimination system still used National International competition today Frank Parmenter Frank Parmenter Georgetown Texas joined AMA 1939 during year won first large contest prize $5000 large sum time four occasions member FAI World Championship Wakefield team Additionally attended other championships supporter assisted team members participated PAl power Wakefield selection contests 1953 through 1986 Frank recognized able ambassador aeromodeling whether competitor supporter position NACA later NASA also afforded additional opportunity serve outstanding influence Along holding number National records served Contest Director large events contributions AMA fund drives FAI team support National Free Right symposium activities significant Frank organizers Brainbusters group played important roles AMA activities especially during World War II years served AMA District IV Vice President 19471948 interesting note Franks significant almost invisible contribution free flight activity development stab-tilt concept controlling glide direction free flight models process has minimal effect power pattern important producing excellent flights earliest designs 1940 selection Charisma NEFS model year 1973he has added much hobby sport Len Purdy Len Purdy Oakwood Georgia takes great pride holding AMA number 129 original number obtained joined AIvIA year took over NAA its forerunner As 12-year-old became engrossed aeromodeling after winning first contest 1933 passion modeling evidenced through flying participation Contest Director fact instrumental formation clubs also responsible creating system selection Unites States FAI teams through use local competitions eam points select participants final Masters event Over years Len operated three different companies related model activities first established 1955 Ectron Products devoted manufacture RC escapements 1960 Ectron evolved Cobb Hobby Manufacturing Finally 1964 business moved Oakwood Georgia name became Lanier RC contribution Lanier RC hobby/sport cannot overemphasized Sensing potential modelers lacked skills desire build wished fly Len began producing line models now referred ARF Almost Ready Fly Between 1964 1978 almost 150000 models sold 16 different model types ability repair dinged wing continue contest demonstrated time again two occasions Lanier models used Jim Whitley Jim Kirkland win international events models being produced yet today under Lanier name after Len sold company 1980 Art Schroeder Art Schroeder Spring Hill Florida counts 62 years modeling activity life Beginning age 8 progressed through stages modeling activity before becoming involved RC 1952 became active pattern competitor 1960 continued through 1987 designs such Eyeball Migiball Eyelash published kitted Art held administrative positions throughout years both nationally internationally included such AMA activities District II Vice President Chairman AMA Scholarship Committee Aerospace Educators Council Contest Director international level served FAIJCIAM Youth Education Committee editor founder ClAM Flyer press liaison 1994 European Scale RC Championships Art perhaps best recognized additional prowess columnist variety publications including Model Airplane News Model Builder American Modeler foreign publications served editor Model Airplane News between 1970 1984 Air Age hook Giant Steps Over years served ad copywriter numerous modeling finns Additionally services employed consultant firms such MRC Cass Engineering J&J Span Aero Sig Top Flite found time write appear TV film Scaling Heights produced Ylies Radio Helsinki Finland serving flight demonstrator able pilot scale model Pius formation full-sized craft became first American fly American RC radio model Soviet Union 1979 George Steiner George Steiner Sacramento California stimulated develop modeling career saw Amelia Earhart take off famous ill-fated flight After few active years enthusiasm waned rekindled until 1965 discovered table full Comet Megow models flea market took him hobby shops discovered early simple electronic equipment Since vocation electronics soon became involved end reports 52 straight weekends crashed before finally achieving first non crash flight model flew away Becoming involved sailplanes devised simply constructed winch launching featured rolling pin Ford starter motor 1n1971 1972 using Graupner Cirrus took first place distance speed contests 1976 achieved level 4 LSF interest turned radio design development 1978 created programmable transmitter reversing rate switches Though provided boards several people built became deeply involved AMA activity 980s becoming Frequency Coordinator performing transmitter checking Nats joined Frequency Committee 1985 work committee has invaluable promoted concept purchasing checking equipment now use deeply involved testing necessary 80 channel frequency introduction has called consultant various frequency matters involving interference concerns articles have appeared regularly RC Modeler since 1974 1996 authored published book Z Radio Control Electronics Journal Georges pet phrase problem develops requiring Frequency Committee deliberation action No Problem does job Keith Storey Keith Storey AMA #9 Los Angeles California brings Hall Fame story model dedication importantly model promotion involved free flight gliders rubber powered models prior World War II competition career began first Nats 1946 1947 1949 placed first four control line speed event held Nats During East-West Challenge meet held St Louis Keith won various events set new AMA records Keith started First Speed Team 148 Model Aviation club 1946 group originated concept Team Race Goodyear look-alike designs later became prototype concept RC Pylon racing began selling concept pylon Eastern Midwestern modelers magazines pylon established event Nats 1957 Keith won three times Plans Gold Rush III published 1962 featured innovative ideas emphasizing among other things special bellcranks differential aileron travel 1953 Keith elected President AIvIA signaled change modeling life competitor administrative promotional concerns During 1950s became associated Disney Studios Burbank resulted serial theme TV segment Mickey Mouse Club program fourpart serial featured boy wanted airline pilot girl dreamed being stewardess Keith assisted producer Sterling Silliphant modeling aspects using FAST club members equipment Ultimately starting 1955 became Disneyland employee performer Tomorrow/and flying eight shows day seven days week job hiring crew setting routines announcing flying continued two years number other activities filled what little time left included performing helping club field acquisition such sites Sepulveda Basin Whittier Narrows Mile Square 70s suffered burn out However 1990 urge participate returned Storeys story continues Additional Inductees addition preceding thirteen members elected Hall Fame 1998 selection committee has voted include past AMA presidents roll date Keith Storey living past president already included list Additional Presidents now deceased year include AMA # 3 Edward Roberts AMA # 5 Everett Angus AMA # 8 Frank Bushey AAIA #15 Howard Johnson A/VIA #20 John Grigg Model Aviation Hall Fame Academy Model Aeronautics salute deserving individuals welcome contribution hobby/sport aeromodeling ing erving taining Joe Beshar Coordinator 198 Merritt Dr Oradell NJ 07649 Fax 201 261-0223 Tel 201 261-1281 members interested flying sites AMA Eying Site Program underway process establishing network volunteers serve means communicating geographic locations possible least state network will consist volunteers interested joining effort acquiring flying sites well preserving have will addressed Eying Site Assistance volunteers responsibility simply keep abreast going ons his/her area reading newspapers watching listening news along keeping touch whomever necessarypolitically socially etc matters conducive flying sites passing information Eying Site Coordinator clubs area Volunteers register Eying Site Coordinator above addressed search flying site volunteers ask everyone make membership aware task opportunity serve volunteer carrying message fellow members encouragement verbally inclusion publications high priority objective support future aeromodeling Club Prepared Alternate Flying Site William H Huebner President Lakeland Aeromodel Club Lakeland Aeromodel Club North Arlington NJ flew over 20 years site east town Hackensack Meadowlands excellent place fly seemingly good long-term prospects area used over-fly zone largest landfill sites north central New Jersey fell under control Hackensack Meadowlands Development Commission HMDC 1995 private firm contracted use open areas top landfill compost leaves collected surrounding communities commercial purposes 1996 HMDC agreed allow contractor erect building composted material could bagged rather truck out offsite facility flat area around flying site ideal building paved runway ready-made parking lot employees cars Lake/and asked leave hunt should noted northern New Jersey very densely populated areas already developed generally have topographical problems also prevent use much anything Members scoured surrounding communities large tracts open land whether commercial public privately held HMDC contacted determine whether other areas around landfill could used proved accessible National Parks Department contacted As part search effort very comprehensive written proposal document prepared Executive Committee comprised Edmund Manger President William Huebner Vice-president Angelo DeFilippo Secretary Victor Bock Treasurer clearly described hobby benefits hobby participants national organization clubs goals goals national organization demographics members safety issues former notable members potential benefits property owners flying site requirements proposal used potential site owners sell needs Rather quickly thank goodness efforts resulted obtaining permission build flying field small portion community recreation field/recycling center neighboring town Lyndhurst fact over-fly area under jurisdictional control same HMDC effectively guaranteeing no development land HMDC readily agreed letting club use airspace new site potential better old especially since no houses within miles likelihood less vehicular traffic under over-fly zone no stray dump trucks Onto parade however little rain falls new site means greater interaction town officials occasional presence sporting activities behind flying areas attendant kids around ah yes . opportunity nearby highway Wanting create improve paved runway old site adding intersecting runway crosswind landings membership used treasury two rounds assessments couple very generous benefactors raise funds Unforeseen delays business failure paving contractor additional work bury light poles planned town would interfere landing approach drove costs above financial resources available additional revenue raising ideas investigated including commercial loans loans members further assessments fundraisers grant proposals Former District II VP Joe Beshar member club strongly suggested raising financial problem national organization newly elected District II Vice-president Mr Wes De Coo contacted joined club monthly membership meeting get acquainted us organization found him genuinely interested fact joined us Holiday meeting actively participated festivities Wes suggested draft loan proposal AMA outlining situation financial dilemma specific need funding total comprised January1999 149 relatively small percentage overall expense describe site-plan demonstrate financial ability club repay loan Wes brought proposal Executive Committee AMA financial committee reviewed panposal offered club $600000 loan repaid low interest rate offer line proposed repayment schedule based dues anticipated new member enrollment over 18 months Since first time such endeavor did have homework prepare budget estimates project future revenues prepare present arguments monies needed Additionally Wes De Cou worked behind scenes lobby us AMA advocacy efforts truly commendable work really paid off very quick turnaround Club officers several members signed promissory note business Someone has take responsibility accountability yes liability repay loan Just remember being business-like made very easy AMA say YES Club membership dropped 110 less half two years transition reconstruction new flying site combined loss another smaller local clubs flying site has increased membership just over year 80% loan has repaid infidi time want thank AMA involved officers officials Wes De Cou Joe Beshar Matty Ruzzo Lyndhurst Public Works Department Paul Passamano Lyndhurst Parks Recreation Department mayor town council Lyndhurst course others numerous mention justice forgetting someone help support Finally clubs have demonstrated need funding have wonderful additional resource Contact Flying Site Assistance Coordinator Take time think through what need would use resources ability club repay make request AMA help found proposal worked very well provided AMA information show whys need money hows would repaid what projects money would used whos responsible officers members assure fiscal responsibility made like business proposition rather like kids asking Dad some money turn made easy AMA evaluate request see value loaning money return investment accountability funds Remember like bank loan club must able show adequate credit worthiness unlike dealing bank AMA understands what need want lastly expect AMA fund entire project club must shoulder substantial part cost directly will demonstrate greater local commitment project have excellent resource AMA now Joe Beshar recently assumed position flying Site Assistance Coordinator AMA would like extend sincere congratulations new position S Mike Stokes AMA Education Coordinator 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 As will last column Model Aviation have procrastinating would go about writing what say past year have enjoyed being Education Coordinator Academy Model Aeronautics involvement have meeting youth-oriented educators modelers across United States still feel have has received education grown experience personal thanks Joyce Hager Jay Mealy giving opportunity months column will ways just like ones before will deal what happening around country dedicated folks make hobby sport what today work young people will start another YES Youth Education Stipend grant recipient Again continuation existing program Minnesota Radio Control Soaring Society Bloomington Minnesota actually late getting request school year begun third September Congratulations MRCSS members wonderful work continuing Washburn High School Minneapolis October column reported Lake Orion Middle School Michigan received YES grant Harold Reuter mentor program recently sent letter included newspaper article progress program sort community involvement looking make public aware Academy Model Aeronautics members what they/we have offer Harold made point latest letter importance timing recognition main point being dont keep exploits yourself Let us know what doing might share pride entire membership Thanks Harold wish continued success best luck Lake Orion Middle School Dragon Fliers program recently conversation longtime friend actively engaged preservation military aviation history Dino Digiorgio man passion mission Dino founder World Miniature Warbird Association charter preservation military aviation history through Scale model aircraft As part charter group youth activity involvement issue past June Dino officiated organizations banquet presented 10year-old Paul Sitler cadet wings making him Junior Air Cadet World Miniature Warbird Association So young man recognition Turns out Paul started flying RC Giant Scale ripe old age 9 after two years sport-flying smaller stuff Paul dad Bill Sitler teamed up build Dick Sarpolus-designed Mustang Paul eye turns out dad own quick let young Paul burn up skies duo completed project time Paul fly Mustang Fall warbird meet Imlaystown NJ addition Paul flew Mustang two other meets last fall Paul later entered Mustang Junior Category 98 WRAM Westchester Radio Aero Modelers show took second place Pauls dream get involved Junior Cadet program turns 14 attend Air Force Academy day Air Force pilot Lofty goals anyone 10-year-old get impression will achieve past week received latest revision rules next years Science Olympiad competition courtesy Tom Sanders As have reported previously year first attempt Propellor Propulsion model airplane competition few ambiguities rules have cleaned up clarified 1999 copy rules contact Tom Sanders Midwest Products 800 348-3497 wrapping up month want take opportunity thank members AMA Education Committee have given unselfishly time talents Without commitment past year job would have impossible others have also helped educate past year Among Dick Baxter Bob McKay JJ Levine Alice Noble CAP Tom Sanders Charlie Bauer Ed McCollough Sandy Frank Dave Gish Chief Powell too name heartfelt thanks 150 Model Aviation Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 787-7454 Recently privileged babysit two granddaughters Just before dinner started discussing food what might eat meal Angie four year old very talkative asked Granddaddy know what cant eat breakfast response No what cant eat breakfast Angie said lunch dinner Now told four-year-old joke Speaking food too often free meal like cheese mouse getsit has trap attached Below schedules income expenses 1997 1996 Nats bottom lines indicate swing $20892 excess expenses over income 1996 $4462 excess income over expenses 1997 $25354 swing Having event Muncie saves lot money am sure know indoor events held Johnson City Tennessee careful Look expenses shows several items off-site event location causes Site rental officials travel expenses largest two Read enjoy THE ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS INC SCHEDULES OF NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP CONTEST REVENUE AND EXPENSES YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 311997 AND 1996 1997 Revenue Entry fees Trophy sponsorships Souvenir sales net Miscellaneous Amount Percent $ 32863 1503 5133 671 8 18% 37 128 17 1996 AmountPercent $ 44961 1250 630 JLZ4Z 925% 26 13 36 Expenses Planning meeting Officials fees travel lodging uniforms Staff expenses Trophies Cars trucks trailers Equipment rental other Contestant supplies Site rental Officials parties awards Supplies services other Telephone Miscellaneous .A2Ifl 1000 2458 6064 128 11547 487 1500 324 5290 67 4926 75 61 151 03 287 12 37 08 132 01 123 01 71 7384 17095 305 22096 417 6766 741 5050 577 5766 68 887 Excess deficiency revenue over expenses 1000 152 352 06 455 08 139 15 104 12 119 01 67 1430 $ 4462113%$ 20892430% Until Later ary1999 151 IConnecticut / Maine / Massachusetts / New Hampshire / Rhode Island / Vermont Don Krafft Vice President Duxbury MA 02331-1828 P0 Box 1828 781 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 AlIen Road Billerica MA 01 821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuffin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 031 06-1077 Richard Sherman 30 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1 223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1866 NEW ENGLAND SCALE MASTERS QUALIFIER Woodstock Airport Ct used first time event good location runway quite rough supposed have re-surfaced weather caused delays dune time understanding first five expert class qualified go Scale Masters held Ohio five Ray Labonte Tom Kosewski Ed Estabrook Lloyd Roberts James Russell Following some pictures event Model Aviation 4The Judges l-r Charlie Nelson Jim Parker Harvey Hjelm Chauncey Dance Richie Roberts Don Krafft Expert winner Ray Labonte receiving trophy Jim Sbrogna Lloyd Roberts 4th expert Lloyd flew Flybaby modeled after once owned Gus Deltwas dog Max Gus familiar sight contests New England Max usually close few airplanes lined up spectator viewing Mitch Buckley Junior entered mother made trophies EC Meeting Minutes Available complete copy approved minutes quarterly Executive Council meeting available AMA member request copy most-recently approved minutes will provided no charge Council meets quarterly minutes given meeting approved following meeting Additional copies minutes other meetings $5 shipping handling charge Requests may submitted AMA Administration telephone via fax writing telephone requests dial 765 287-1256 extension 201 210 fax requests use 765 741 0057 $10 minimum credit card orders General Skyfarer built Moe Gionfriddo about flown Harvey Thomasian CD Jim Sbrogna observes Nick Ziroli Jr Won Airtronics Radio • U kid [tilE 11 1Cb New Jersey/ New Vorkl Europe Wes De Cou Vice President 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1308 Phone 908 221-1666 Fax 908 221-9297 decou@idtnet Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hrghtstowo NJ 08525-4551 Roy Brown USAF APCENr CMR 485 000 eec APO AC 09703 VinceJoliano teeharrrrock Rd Recky Pt New Yew NY 11778 Ray Juschkus 59 Lioingotorr Street St domes NY 11780 James M Lewis P081 Ogdeoborg NY 13889-0081 Bob Mckay tOO W Edward St belay NJ 08830 Dave Matbewnon Boo 8t3 Cemillus NY t353t Tom Marray 31 voorhees Drive Booking Riden NJ 07820 Marlene Nibodem 407 Willow Street Lockyort NY t4094 Bill Poytbress 2 Hemlock Court Sougeeies NY t2477 Adam SaltIer 41 Perry Avenue Lethem NY 12110-2433 Tarry Tarrenoire tOt Smithield Dr Endicoft NY t3780-4329 Freqoency Coordinator Ion Seater 03 Airyon Dr Cowego County Airport Fulton NY t3089 3101 098-8003 Early July AVP Robert McKay longtime modelers Don Post Sal Cannizzo gave indoor R/C demonstration Somerset County 4-H Broken Props Club Coupled rubber-powered demo club got few months back kids now primed year-round flying activities Don Post showing 4-H club convert gym flying site pictures different events shown web site wwwamadistrictiiorg Check out Once again Im happy report articles have come field large numbers Ill use space month get caught up . AVP Marlene Nikodem comes word summer filled interesting flying events May Yes know long ago May Niagra County R/C Model Eying Club hosted second annual John Grigg Memorial Sailplane Contest John will recall past President AMA predecessor VP District II Jim Roller Bill Wegmen Pete Fiorentine finished 123 Unlimited class Roman Paryz Ill Wegman Roller came out 123 Standard class Bob McClure Radio Control Club Rochester RCCR submitted some pics contest web site Marlene CDd event Speaking RCCR hosted Ray Edmunds Memorial Air Show Fun Fly early June Im catching up event CDd Jeny Joseph saw 43 contestants bring 75 airplanes far away Saratoga Demonstration flights put combat flyers Jim Warner Rodney Boatman George Hartman Mike Daly glider demo handled Bill Wegman Don Ogren wowed crowd flying lawnmower RCCR wives treated everyone great meal after flying festivities late June five local RC clubs participated Niagra Air Show held Niagra Falls Air Base Navy Blue Angels big draw model aviation got significant amount attention Members Wings Rotors Brauer Aviators Hying Knights Aircrafters Niagra County R/C Model Hying Club spent hour day showing skills RC pilots addition 42 models displayed hangar space allotted model groups Over 200000 folks enjoyed show base commander impressed model display has already extended invitation participate show next year Demonstration aircraft Niagra Show Static display hangar Niagra Also June heard World Miniature Warbird Association product tireless efforts Dino Di Giorgin its first event WMWA accomplished following 98 pilots registered 168 aircraft 9 WWII pilots attendance honored event banquet including two original Tuskegee Airmen well 109G pilot 7 countries represented participating pilots Good spectator attendance great time attended highlights 11 year old Paul Sifter showing some old-timers really isnt too tough fly giant scale P 51 windy conditions . seven times expect see lot organization Paul Sifter preps P-S 1 WMWA meet Two Tuskegee Airmen take action WMWA meet Emil Cassanello Long Island comes word Scale Masters qualifier held August Im closing Skyhawks field Manorville Nick Ziroli Sr took 1st place P-38 Emil Cassanello Sal Urcivoli took 1st Team Scale Fokker EIII Ron Prestin Bob Allen placed 2nd 47 Thunderbolt P-47 done Col Francis Gabby Gabreskis colors Gabby lives Long Island attended meet Emils invitation Also attendance Me-I 09 pilot Gottfried Dulias Emil says Gabby Gottfried have lot common both Aces flew top fighter planes both crashlanded behind enemy lines prisoners war Gabby released war ended Gottfried spent three years after war before released stories tell ary1999 153 Associate Vice Presidents Don Ogren flying lawnmower Ohio Pennsylvania West Virginia Bob Brown Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 E-mail amadiii@penncom Associate Vice Presidents Mike earbee eset Calgary Coart Colorobos OH 43229-2008 etd 991-1643 David H Ellis 5261 DeW5 Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-12SS 304 77e-140e Nelsen Gould 1944 Idaho 5teet Allentown PA lel os-ears eta 797-ess John Hathaway 102 Woodrnnrn Drivn Nnw Stanton PA 15672-9449 412 925-32e6 Donald Klopp 637 Harnlton Coort Trappe PA 19426-2256 610 409-Or 29 Frank Nell 6042 Norwell Drioe Dayton OH 45449 937 435-9232 Matthew Turowaki RR93 Boo 294 Dogwood Drine Drown PA 18222 717 e22-0d35 Joseph S VIals5 1391 Cranbtook Orion PO Boo 951 Maomee OH 43537-3062 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Anenan Forty Fort PA t970d P5one 7t7 267-6970 Internal club problems Are group intelligent individuals focused enjoyment hobby bunch children squabbling over anything can think Over period several years clubs often meet demise because internal factions ruin Dont let happen club Stagnation within club breeds trouble What club doing future Are events activities planned Capitalize winter doldrums develop something positive Donrt wait until something needed build treasury Establish goals strive meet ALLIANCE BALSA BEES very worthwhile club activity provided report William Peel III secretary Alliance Balsa Bees late Spring Alliance Balsa Bees sponsored youth activity Cub Scouts local Pack 125 meeting over twenty scouts built own Sig Delta Dart club purchased AMA. first model airplane parents attendance Im sure fun brought Goldberg Eagle 63 use demonstrator aviation fundamentals portion project showed radio control unit worked effect would have flight also explained demonstrated Bernoullis Principle kids knew plane really flew Most scouts went away better understanding model full scale aviation Later same week invited come out club field Barber Airport first thing did trim out Darts done held mass launch moment air full Delta Darts laughter children Tom Erb put helicopter demonstration simply amazed kids father showed interest getting model helicopters talked Tom about information Next John Werne put aerobatic demonstration Solution X really got scouts attention got see big plane up close kids seen pictures models never seen fly pulled out trainer kids fly used Buddy-Box explained worked line chance fly formed quickly scout chance fly Most kids put death spiral some showed knack As put plane away overheard some fathers say would take down U-control models hanging ceilings fly Summer feel can get just kid father interested hobby work effort put out well worth see Im also Contest Director father two sons have started flying year personally invited come out Nite-fly Big-Plane Fly have open door policy junior wanting learn fly same afternoon Forrest Barber opened up airport scouts gave hour long tour hangers showing different types airplanes scouts eating snack sky divers local jump school landing big X front kids loss local flying fields community involvement almost must have seen several clubs lose fields because lack communication Most people see hobby just noise After visit parents both sides left better impression other club hearing some grumbling about noise have open house type fly-in invite public Invite fly buddy-box system will surprised response will get Probably best way show interest public involve kids Sponsor youth group either church scouting will automatically involve parents effort put forth now may just save field later down road Thanks fine report Mr Peel Im sure Alliance Balsa Bees will see benefit Model Aviation est Barber shows flight controls gyrocopter TEST SI John Peel Aeronca Champ wing rib Mass launch Delta Darts William Peel Ill scouts fly buddy-box Delaware / District Columbia / Maryland /North Carolina/ Virginia Chuck Foreman Vice President 412 Pine Cone Ct Kill Devil Hill NC 27948 Phone 252 441-5855 Fax 252 441-6554 cforeman@modelaircraftorg Associate Vice Presidents George Abbott 8712 Weatlake 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 E-Mail moultona@mindspringcom Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Ave Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Home Phone 540 943-1684 E-Mail flyrrs@cfwcom John Stare 826 Marl Pit Rd Middletown DE 19709 Home Phone 302 376-7154 E-Mail vrcs38@aolcom Bliss Teague 625 5th Ave SW Hickory North Carolina 28602 Home Phone 828 324-2164 Office Phone 828 733-9228 E-Mail blissteague@conninccom Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 910 488-5986 Lots input column month way photographs think can get lets give try first photo shows some cubs entered Central Carolina RC Modelers first annual Cub Day July 18th 1998 photo sent Bob Babura AVP Maryland shows two participants Indian Creek Youth Aviation program adjusting models engine Notice proper safety procedure flight preparation photo taken Skyline Flyers R/C Club field shows Jack Fetters Miss Fortune X OS 10 powered RIC free flight Jack member Northern Virginia RIC Club L photo shows Jack Lewis latest creation Dewoitine D 520 1/12 scale 704 combat ship Chuck Foreman next two photographs taken Triangle Skymasters 4th July Celebration first shows some planes brought celebration Bill Mitchell David Miller get Bills Magician ready flight Hampton Roads R/C Club members provide second annual air show local elementary school Lots kids having fun school principal John Sammons turn buddy box last photo shows what like Take kid flying Dewey Mann teaching William Crosseup art using buddy box Thats month like last photograph shows Go take kid flying ary1999 155 • kid [ au 1 1 Alabama / Florida / Georgia / Mississippi / Puerto Rico / South Carolina/Tennessee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Phone 12051322-2127 FAX 205 252-2654 E-mail iemcneill@junocom WEB-PAGE hsp//wwwscotlnet/ama Associate Vice Presidents Roe Chidgey 3713 Pompano Or. Pensacola FL 32514 Wilhelmlna Chihasa 2826 Arhor Plane Knoxville TN 37917 John G Cooper 4788 Cloister Cvoe Memphis TN 35118 James Alnis 5426 Meiwood Orive Jackson MS 39211 Michael Gregory 305 Rockmont Rd Greenville SC 29615 William T Haywood 4 Rohis Circie Pole AL 36530 Karl Hansel 383 Briarwood 842 Merioian MS 39305 Louise lao 296 Huntridge Wap Winteispriegs FL 32708 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornien N Charleolon SC 29405 Chris Joiner PG Evo 4469 Columbus GA 31804-0468 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Pueblo Pass Aeniston AL 36206 George Perryman 3644 Lake Smprna GA 30082 Clifford Scholefield 4138 NW 33rd Place Gainesville PL 32606 Melds Sires 781 Snaidman Rd Aiken SC 28803 Frank Tiano 10300 Estaxcia Lane West Palm Beach PL 33414 Ward Van Dazer 3604 N River Rd Gainesville GA 30506 Lee Wehater 1505 Sycamore Maschnster TN 37300 Joseph Micalizzi HC 866 Boo 10397 Fajardn Puerto Rico 00738 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fields 183W Slrickiand Rd Interlachno FL 32148 Phvee 18041 684-2517 RC Contest Coordinator Kenneth Blackwell 207 W Sanacreek Rd Enterprise AL 36330 Phnve l33l 347-4721 Display Coordinator Russell Mobely 5636 Wsvdvaiiep Rd NE Thomson GA 30824 Phone 17061 h87-9783 Computer Science Technology Espert Tom Rhodes 9 New York Blvd Beverip Hills FL 34488 Phene 13521 527-0674 13521 795-2362 West Ala Aero-Modelers Club President Joe Robinson invited 2nd Annual Fly showed up 70 airplanes flown Joe also Tuscaloosa City Engineer everybody obeys 2000 spectators Wait minute children running picture above? man apparently chasing them? running from? Are escaping? serious necessary can call out entire West Alabama Aero-Modelers Club Northport City Police Dept Alabama National Guard children may need help WEST ALA AERO Club spends great deal time teaching young flyers above Jeff Gracer Club Pres Joe Robinson Scott Barron Lee Markham transmitter nice club Mississippi Coast RC Club President Charles Cox serious heart surgery TAILDRAGGERrrClub Newsletter Editor Jim Fields reported Charles came home came down staph infection go back hospital again looked up staph dictionary shun staphylococcus Gram-positive spherical parasitic bacteria causing infection etc Charles behalf everybody District want get well immediately havent got time hospital heart infection stuff club needs District needs want better report next month Frank Hodson 11283 Chelsia Lane Hampton Georgia 30228 wants C02 competitor District V contact him regarding AMA rules changes Frank means business want meet Americas top News-letter Editors Ed Rouisse left standing Club Treasurer George Walker Both belong Clearwater Florida Pinellas Eying Club would like say thanks Ed No detailsjust thanks! Steve Motley Publicity Chairman famous Remote Control Assn Central Florida RCACF writes June 24 entertained kids Elks Childrens Hospital Umatilla Ha fed hotdogs sodas chance fly TrainerPlane hot day children fun Above pix L-R front Timothy Dodgen Rene Rodriguez Patrick Graham Trakeya Robinson Rafael Jimenez Matthew Turner L-R rear Christy Newcomb Mike Polk Evelene Parker Adam Bariaug Mary Johnston Latoya Monroe Sasha Cooper Also Ida Gordy Keith Welte Carla Williams Kendra McCray Roger Marshall Sec/Treas Kershaw County flyers Camden South Carolina writes second year operation Kershaw County Science Park want share success readers Roger has enclosed snap magnificent superimposed over landfill below new shelter members good show Roger. fine Associate Vice Presidents Mr Ward Van Duzer has himself recently successfully survived serious surgery back action full blast Ward also mailed 98 NATS Precision Aerobatics winners District V L-R above Dondi Garrison winner Senior Precision Aerobatics Paul Walker winner Open PA Kevin Stewart Rock Hill SC Kevin won Junior Very impressive wins News Flash have just acquired stack Websters Medical Dictionarys first half book words second half First Aid Guide Controlling bleedingbandaging cardiopulmonary resuscitation treating cuts burns like live Dist V write Ill mail pay postage Everybody needs first-aid advice Something else New Club Presidents will take over soon have stack Roberts Rules Order Free also Let know want either both back Tuscaloosa Fly-In mystery has deepened See picture below What child far left running fiercely What has frightened him? What other children plucking up out ground? Are picking up worms out earth? Perhaps some gold pieces have fallen sky What answer enigma? mystery mystery running little children Next month next issue Model Aviation magazine will have ANSWERS membership about expire sure renew immediately go news stands next month buy next copy Model Aviation mag Dont miss next issue Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents Illinois John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Parenti 1920 Buckingham Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Warden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indiana Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Bussell 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 -31 06 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Boa 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 MO 64086 816 524-7307 Frequency Coordinator Cal Orr RR 1 Boa 1238 Higgineville MO 64037 660 584-6284 Fan 660 584-6285 Webmaster Gary Parenti 11001 Martindale Dr Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 531-9556 hflpilwwwcsamiitedu/amadist6/indeshtm OPPORTUNITY Jerry Worden R/C contest coordinator except soaring asked replaced has done outstanding job last several years now need new coordinator interested give Jeny call phone number e-mail address can found District VI Web page listed above after speaking him interested send letter MERRILL VILLE IN Club #2991 Deep River R/C Flying Club held mall show promote hobby over 50 planes display club also signed up 90 demonstration flight individual signed up contacted date set intro-flight Picture shows display mall PLAINFIELD IN Club #298 Screaming Eagles RC Inc 26 flyers seven states participate Fifth Annual Eagles Pattern contest held club field 1st Place Novice Jeff Hughes 1st Place Sportsman Dae Kim first picture below 1st Place Advanced John Ford 1st Place Masters Jeff Aranyos 1st Place FAI Geoff Combs Next have part flight line Steve Ragsdale co-CD provided information photos BOWLING GREEN KY Club #1158 Southern Ky Model Aero Club club 60 some members owns its flying field has 50 500 foot runway Last May fly-in attracted 80 pilots five states Photo 1 shows some aircraft pilots families sitting shade enjoying flying Photo 2 shows Greg Garrison 1/2 scale Laser 200 local TV station taped quite bit meet shown channel 13 twice evening Ernie Iversen sent pictures information PERU IN Club 281 Mississinewa Sky Hawks received invitation display Grissom Air Reserve Base annual air show club put together display 20 some aircraft Claims show state 150000 people attended Club members lost count spoke Carl Moon supplied pictures information will note pictures club put display near C-47 smart modelers know find shade first picture Carl himself second L R has Bill Timberman Ron Lowe Bud Wallick Steve Eagle Howard Martz ANDERSON IN Delbert Leisure Jr sent couple pictures Ju-88 A-4 partially finished state Power will two ST 75 Should weigh about 15 pounds ary1999 157 Iowa / Michigan / Minnesota / Wisconsin Dave Gish Vice President 5435 St Hwy 99 Wapello IA 52653 Tel 319 766-2202 Fax 319 766-4038 Email goflyl @lisconet 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 Thomas 0 Lazar 435 Hubbell St Marshall WI 53559-9409 Andy Lowe 9557 Crosley Redford Ml 46239 Tel 313 534-6650 E-mail andyd7@electrodynamcom Bill Millar 712 Grand Ave Petoskey Ml 49770 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindstrom MN 55045 Mike Zingery 6496 5 Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Al Schwartz 2787 Fernwood Roseville MN 55113 Ph 612633-2286 East Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Ph 810486-4800 OOPS Correction required Wayne Yeager quit pylon board member Dist VII contest coordinator Also Jean Lasik has resigned AVPs MI will moving Florida will replaced Andy Lowe Livonia Mi now can contacted 734-422-5420 about Andy will follow later Back July Ribcrackers around Farmington Hills MI area held annual airshow great except certain biplane got little busted up personal thanks club members hospitality shown wife Several kids got chance take turn controls takes lot people put good flight line control shown event like oneduring entire show Thunderbirds RC club Kalamazoo MI held 4th Annual Open House spring 1998 flight demos pretty much dedicate whole weekend introducing hobby public Using buddy system fly about 50 60 people adults kids Left student Todd Anderson right student Jim Landon young man Tiger 60 Andrew Gideon youngest club member eleven has flying own 3 years An open invitation exists AMA members fly Thunderbirds field anytime theyre Kalamazoo area 158 Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents crowd turned out both days largest have seen Associate Vice Presidents 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 Valley View Suite 4 Farmers Branch TX 75234 972 241-8492 South Gene Kent 2811 Cork Cove San Antonio TX 78230 210 308-8043 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 817 467-9211 During 1998 first year representing modelers AMA District VIII Executive Council Academy have traveled thousands miles visiting events flying sites clubs hobby stores variety modeling activities throughout five state region district now reflect perspective could seen someone views broad expanse range what aircraft modeling region No matter much differ type modeling doing given date changes throughout ones life modelingeven killer competitors sport beginners taking lessons needing assistance first like other like others Having attended 1998 Nationals Gathering Eagles II SAM Champs Weatherford TX Swap Meet last weekend March September semi annually Memorial service DFW airport lifelong volunteer Academy AMA member Mr Ed Turner can unequivocally state person has experienced joy fulfillment excitement creating flying model airplanes has experiences transcend could have otherwise participate construction flying model aircraft no matter much differ types models construct enjoy similar another non-modeling individual Aeromodelers truly unique persons AMA glue bonds modelers together Hopefully oppressive heat has surrounded AMA District VIII remissionreports have come attendance both sanctioned events model flying general has affected decreased record temperatures May 1999 bring better conditions being outside flying models recognize fellow modeler AMA member Over Internet RAtwood407@AOLcom reports availability quality four-color AMA logo plastic name identification badge displays red white blue AMA wings logo members AMA No name chartered club affiliation city state residents worn visit another club/flying site modeling activity identifies member being type people plastic badge may equally worn cap shirt pocket states easy means identify individual being AMA member member given charter club ordered identification tags found well worth cost $400 information about identification tags directly contact manufacturer w Engraving ox 862 Jenks Oklahoma 74037 Another product identifies modelers another will soon available through AMA distribution channels Muncie IN AMA logo printed high-quality windsocks 15 knot aviation quality will available contacting Supply Service department AMA will reasonably priced almost necessity flying field introduced manufacture wind socks AMA hopefully will see flying throughout district photos members models Monthly photographs can possibly included page come will attempt reserve space possible keep up action modeling District VIII consult Web site numerous photographs developing programs district seen free video lending library growing tremendously Additionally listing instructor pilots district shown consult following regular basis updated continuously wwwAMA-Dist-8 org AMA glue bonds modelers together PS newest branches aeromodeling Radio Control Combat American Scale Dogfighters Association has formed coordinate activities information about AMA event No 704 2scale Combat information write ASDA 20300 Lochmoor Harper Woods MI 48225 wwwscalecombatcom Flying Fun Fellowship Sandy Frank ary1999 159 AMA Dist VIII RC Combat team championship decided July 5 Waco TX middle age crazy team Fort Worth Thunderbirds outscored 23 contestants Upper left Jerry Bradley right Ray Thompson lower right Hippie Hobbies Unlimited owner also won firstplace overall flying Joe Butler Special lower left unnamed mechanic Larry Weddle Kingsland Ar Camden Aircraft Modelers fun fly Fred Hill local hobby store owner instructing youngsters about becoming modelers Time well spent thank Fred New Mexico scale association scale fly-in 34 entrants Colorado Arizona New Mexico look event last weekend June 1999 midday walk planes featured 80 model aircraft photo CD Pat Tritle Albuquerque NM 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 8027 W 81St Circle Arvada CO 80005 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Mike Weidner 6535 Foxdale Circle Colorado Springs CO 80919-1 788 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News South Dakota 61 Years Modeling John Donovan interest modeling started 1936 nine years old time candy bars came out balsa glider attached collected until fleet time lived farm climbed top windmill flew also made orange crate models whittled props As went town would hold out car window make props spin 1939 moved Ireton Iowa classmates building balsa stick planes covering tissue built together sometime separated WWII both went service later married moved Sioux Falls started flying U Control 1960 ten other modelers started Flying Eagles Model Club started city wide campaign find model port finally granted space fair grounds built 4 flying circles 1 gas powered car circle After club members spent week year fair flying entertain spectators ended 1979 fair grounds expanded make room next 3 years held craft hobby model plane shows fair mini-tractor pulls helped promote modeling area 10 years Flying Eagles known Flying Eagles Junior Optimist Club backing adult High Noon Optimist Club work youth club received Optimist year award. 1960 started hobby shop known Donovans Hobby Center supply modelers needs has expanded later became known Donovans Hobby Craft Scuba Center Inc 60s held model building classes store get young people started modeling also held classes YMCA 1970 leased field opened own RC model port organized club called private Field RC Club helped start Lake Area Model Club Watertown So Dak sanctioned 2 contests city Watertown gave appreciation plaque Classes held Sioux Falls Public Library teaching young people build Delta Darts years have planes display library Several parades have allowed taxi RC planes time pulling trailer behind something interest fit parade day Several times went other towns put air shows Mitchell Prop Busters Club projects helped start first model show area held YMCA 1968 3 years later needed room went Western Mall hold show filled hail space 1978 moved show Empire Mall 150 people registered 250 models entered 1972 held banquet before show Cliff Weirich guest speaker 75 Stan Chilton President ALMA Johnnie Clemens attended district AIVIA meeting SD Nebr Kan Wyo held time As retail member Hobby Industry Ass asked serve board directors 1974 1977 1978-19791 served chairman retailers section shows opportunity meet executive director AMA John Worth Johnnie Clemens help plan modeling area Some clubs helped start Flying Eagles Model Club Mitchell Prop Busters Brookings Barn Stormers Private Field Fliers Lake Area Modelers Sioux Falls Rcers Donovans RC Club So Dak have sanctioned about 50 AIVIA contests having Junior Events doing could have done help familywife Betty daughter Becky Like sponsoring ball club sponsor airplane club past 26 years have found model port teaching new club members fly spending hours heated double garage teaching modelers build occasionally repairing has gone astray age 701 look back life feel really did make difference As result years service John awarded AMAs Superior Service Award Apr 20 97 Marshall Minnesota Model Plane Show News Nebraska HiFlyers Model Airplane Club Grand Island Nebraska hosted 6th Annual FunFly Open-House July 12 1998 Club field 1221 South Shady Bend Road provided excellent site days flying 33 registered pilots Models sizes types present smaller trainers vintage old-timers racers biplanes quarter-scale aircraft organized events included scheduled candy drop kids full scale paraplane piloted Jason Luebbe AT-6 ten lap demonstration race As always HiFlyers extend invitation AMA members crossing Nebraska stop visit fly field located east side Grand Island t left John Anderson #1 son Henry Coons Both GI HiFlyers Both holding homebuilt Baby Aces 4Gary Sandsted yers Sec-Treas 3127 Brentwood Blvd Grand Island Ne 68801 160 Model Aviation eeting Minutes 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 AIvIA Administration telephone via fax writing telephone requests dial 765 287-1256 extension 201 210 fax requests use 765 7410057 $10 minimum credit card orders U] F-i 11 rem mu i i] t m Arizona / California / Hawaii Guam / Nevada / Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone/Fax 602 728-9400 E-mail nchh @ptimenetcom http//wama-1 Ocom/ama Glenn Carter Walnut Creek California 510 933-2086 Michael Harrington Kaneohe Hawaii 808 239-6682 Gary Hover Visalia California 209747-0287 Kal Jensen Reno Nevada 702 329-6430 John Krohn Whittier California 310 692-4177 Bob Reynolds Tucson Arizona 520 296-8183 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner Sacramento California 916 362-1962 See Iaat monttia column additional AVPa Coordinatora Jerry Kitchen Salt Lake City powers up quarter scale Corsair preparation mid-day flight demonstration NURCAC annual Flyin Jerry provided breath taking flight demonstration crowd spectators modeling enthusiasts Trailed plume air show smoke Jerrys Corsair backdropped against clear blue Utah sky brings Corsair down runway low inverted pass Boyd Newman Vice President Northern Utah Radio Control Aircraft Club did honors announcing mid-day air show flight demonstration clubs annual summer Fly-in July 10-12 event conducted clubs gorgeous flying site just west Ogden UT edge Great Salt Lake years Fly-in included such notables Associate Vice Presidents Dan Johnson Kent Nogi flew BVM Bandit providing very impressive demonstration turbine powered RC flight attended Soar Utah 95 Im sure remember great slope soaring conditions fantastic soaring event Well take memory add huge variety slope soaring aircraft dozens soaring enthusiasts having wonderful time premier slope soaring sites youve got Soar Utah 98 event conducted during Labor Day weekend Sep 5-7 Point Mountain Point Mountain natural sand peninsula between Salt Lake Utah valleys incredible soaring site Soar Utah 98 CD Tom Hoopes gets few minutes edge slope during short break event activities foamy P-Si light weight foam constructed gliders traversed slope Soar Utah 98 thanks members Utah Soaring Association great event outline Elk head above Mormon Lake Lodge sign depicts rustic setting Arizona Model Pilots Societys annual Mormon Lake Fly-in cool northern Arizona pines south Flagstaff years fly-in organized Rick Cathy Power conducted Aug 14-16 included BBQ dinner entertainment wonderful opportunity enjoy clear mountain air company friends fellow modelers AMPS President Frank Jackson made sure everyone got chance fly allowed modeler turn flying community Cub Always looking little stick time took Frank up offer though few tense moments meandered down runway eventually mastered challenge flying 8000 feet density altitude Thanks Frank AMPS special thanks Rick Cathy putting fantastic event Members Arizona Model Pilots Sun Valley flyers take break flying look youngsters saddle up short trail ride through Coconino Forest Horseback riding just family activities available Mormon Lake providing variety entertainment entire family Till next time. Keepem safe Keepernflyn ary1999 161 •]FIiI[s~1E 1 1 iSI 1 m Alaska Idaho / Montana/ Oregon / Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Poriland OR 97213-0090 503 234-4439 EMAIL vpxi@pacifiercom Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 26405 SE 160th St Issaquah WA 98027 Al Culver Boa 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkinson 319 Yellowstone Billings MT 59101 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 96684 Reeves Lippincolt 4400 Gray Wolt Dr Wasilla AK 99654 Mike Hazel 1073 Windemere Dr NW Salem OR 97304 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Boa 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Snser 761 Lillooet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411 154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Get reservations Puyallup EXPO its time package Mount Rainier R/C Society 99 99 show Feb 6-7 information about 19th Annual running fine show has mailed clubs havent heard packet available talk club contact fortunate have well done well regarded show go dont support going lose very important part hobby using Internet Bill Bender established fine web site http /home att netlw bender/expo/nwexpo html covering EXPO information major change will no fee entering models static display Hopefully will increase numbers fine aircraft display dont bring out beauty built let us enjoy Bill Smith will conduct scheduling meeting 2 pm Saturday Bill asks CDs get plans contests early before meeting way major conflicts will ironed out advance now place read AMA Dist XI schedule Bill wrote Boeing Hawks have new Web Site have worked Mike McNamee Hawks include District XI RC Contest schedule particular schedule covers September thru December 1998 will try include 1999 events accrue primarily month January Its first class site Mike deserves lot credit can find Hawks site http/www brigadooncom/hawks Al Munger Editor Olympic R/C Association aka ORCA newsletter sent some photos news about ORCA inaugural fun fly July 18 Tod Anderson about get landing points ORCAs field Port Gamble WA site formerly use R/C flying John Castleman President ORCA negotiated lease Olympic Resources Management use historic mill site land previously used chip storage last spring 74 x 350 ft grass strip developed site club has 24 members growing Any flyers interested using field should contact John Castleman 360-779-4828 John Castleman gets 1st place award CD Harold Frombach ORCA field less restored mill town Port Gamble WA National Historic Site dates 1853 General Store has great Deli hungry pilots Appreciation credit due Mr Larry Smith ORM valued assistance lease negotiations past spring record wet Oregon Graham Hicks took photo field near La Grande Looking west across Lake Bushpilots La Grande Scale Rally held Aug 14-15-16 same site next photo Gene La Fond shows same general area sans water Gene Wenatchee WA admires 1st place Sportsman prize Nieuport 11 kit donated Proctor Enterprises Lynn Hendry competed provided some info about La Grande Scale Rally excellent event hosted Grande Ronde Bush Pilots Graham Hicks CD weather 27 contestants great Bush Pilots putting First Official US Scale Masters Regional well organized Courtright Field top shape Sat Bush Pilots put another famous steak dinners entire weekend outstanding well organized event truly friendly atmosphere AVP Al Culver remains F2G Corsair First engine problems CD Graham Hicks used radio control traffic two flight lines May Holiday Season best ever families Model Aviation *
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ws View HQ See Page 176 Hall Fame Inductees year 1998 special year Model Aviation Hall Fame Typically five individuals inducted However Year Pioneer climaxed special event held September thirteen deserving modelers added rolls Normally selection committee consists nine AMA Presidents year committee expanded adding Leader Member selected 11 AMA districts Selection Hall Fame honor based service Academy modeling aviation general will discover individuals represent facet hobby/sport including competition administrative support industry thirteen brief biographies follow represent combined total 974 years modeling experience Bob Aberle Bob Aberle Hauppauge New York has enjoyed productive modeling career variety hobby/sport disciplines started 1951 local regional free flight contests now competes RC electric old timer events 28 years has written Flying Models Magazine Included some 2000 pages published material 30 RC designs subjects include designs sport scale racers old-timers etc Numerous articles also graced byline 1985 Bob penned book named Clean QuietA Guide Electric Model Flights publication recognized world wide definitive handbook beginner fast expanding part hobby/sport co-founder Modelair-Tech company dedicated advancement electric powered flight 1980 1983 Bob served chairman AMA Frequency Committee During very important period spearheaded effort led present frequency assignments FCC hoursmany frustrationsmany trips Washington filled time frame cases sheer will determination brought about changes advanced Frequency Committee continues serve Frequency Committee today service has received Howard McEntee award AMA Fellowship Award AMA Distinguished Service Award Bob organized Silent Electric Flyers Long Island Vice President R/C Squadron Jack Albrecht Jack Albrecht Fairfield California began modeling career age 9 San Francisco Using money saved magazine route purchased unassembled Bunch Mighty Midget engine high school 1943 set control line speed records 100-mph range enlisted Army 1944 served South Pacific area Following Army service 1944-1946 continued winning says control line speed Jack attended college studying radio engineering As Army reservist served Korea Following service Jack returned California area became involved radio control 1950s After constructing first hand-held reed system designed Alex Schneider Ed Rockwood Jack began experimenting various other types equipment included up coming digital proportional units such Digicom designed manufactured Don Mathes Doug Spreng over 20 years Jack served member hobby industry association Kraft Systems continued until ceased produce equipment became Customer Relations Manager Airtronics Inc remained until recent retirement 1982 member Frequency Committee Jack assigned task writing staffing plan orderly phase-in 50 aircraft 30 surface frequencies Additionally became responsibility present plan industry still serving AMAs Frequency Committee Jack elected DCRC Club Hall Fame 1975 awarded AMA Distinguished Service Award 1992 added Vintage RC Societys Hall Fame 1994 George Buso George Buso Hyde Park New York has enjoyed aeromodeling almost 65 years early 1930s saw construction Korda type rubber models hand-launched gliders flying contests Syracuse New York area During Navy duty 1946 married high school sweetheart helped chase free flight models 1947 began work control line models designing building Hellcat attended college Having no help him learn fly CL taught himself Ultimately organized club Delhi New York 1952 George made acquaintance Ed Lorenz began experimenting RC ultimately led flying patteru model designed called Configuration III Scale next challenge qualified World Championships did compete lost model five days before event George has very much involved international scale competition scene has served ajudge team manager contest director numerous occasions very important responsibility serving AIVIA s FAI voting delegate 6 years 25 years George produced managed unique Rhinebeck Jamboree event two AMA Superior Service Awards achievement also AMA Fellow having received award 1996 Additional activities included serving Radio Control Contest Board organizing IBM Radio Control Model Club assisting planning Celebration Eagles held 1996 George served years Associate Vice President District II Maxey Hester Maxey Hester Montezuma Iowa brings Hall Fame long history competition activity industry involvement As teenager built flew scores rubberpowered free flight models However World War II interrupted modeling career joined Navy age 17 Following war started both family business finish carpenter Des Moines Iowa until 1953 returned modeling flying control line 1954 discovered RC using single 146 Model Aviation emy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 channel system designed E Paul Johnson 1958 moved reeds flew until 1965 switched proportional Between 1954 1987 flew hundreds local regional national international events both pattern pylon scale competition credentials include 2nd 3rdand 4th place finishes F4C Scale World Championships list national wins far too lengthy list Maxeys list designs includes over dozen scale pattern sport pylon models Zlin Akroat Ryan STA Komet Citabria few number can still found competition circuit today Maxey served contest director both locally nationally charter member first president Des Moines Modelaires RC Club charter member NMPRA 1967 Maxey became plant manager Sig Manufacturing Co Inc Following death Glen Sigafoose companys founder became Vice President always has hands manager very much involved companys operations active air show pilot full scale circuit along wife Hazel fly Sig air force some seven aircraft include three famous Spacewalkers Maxey very active flying youngsters EAA Young Eagles Program Joe Kovel Joe Kovel Woodhaven New York can boast 72 years model flying competition flying days began 1934 both local national events continues fly today RC version very famous 1935 KG Kovel-Grant free flight design Joe has honor having elected Society Antique Modelers SAM Hall Fame During early years model development Joe fortunate able work fly famous pioneer hobby/sport include Charles Hampson Grant Bill Brown Joe published articles Model Airplane News covered wide range subjects including construction various models propellers gas models wing airfoil sections latter included entitled Grant Wing Sections Purpose During course long partnership Joe built number models Grant began 1934 first Patent Model featuring wing segment three flap components activation mechanism recent activity 1988 refurbishing second version Patent Model Joe spent working life aviation Included jobs Sikorsky Aircraft Serversky Aircraft Brewster Aero Corporation B&H Aircraft Edo Aircraft Along way served Navy Squantum Naval Air Station Weymouth Naval Air Station After discharge participated maintenance work aircraft Floyd Bennett Field weekend warriors Vernon Krehbiel Vernon Krebbiel Williamsville New York can recognized through initials VK famous VK Model Aircraft Company initial interest models spurred 1927 Scripps Howard newspaper column entitled Build Fly Model Airplanes led Vein producing scale models Spad Nieuport Polish fighter 1929 advent Model Airplane News provided new source information Coupled creation long relationship Howard McEntee Vein began produce rubber powered flying models scaled up three views found MAN Veins first gas job Flying Quaker powered GHQ engine predictably didnt run replaced Baby Cyclone Model B engine remained possession until recent death true believer theories CH Grant Vein incorporated ideas models designed success events testifies skills After stint Air Force returned family business 1947 married Shirley Freiheit proved motivational inspiration VK Model Aircraft company still flying control line free flight bitten RC bug 1960 Shirley decided create VK line models company soon burst seams shop behind home moved Akron New York spacious surroundings Through Shirleys insistence company concentrated classic scale designs since would never go out date still produced Lew Proctor models today Vern received Cole Palen Achievement Award Rhinebeck work spent years lecture circuit events such Toledo DC R/C conferences Austin Leftwich Austin Leftwich Richmond Virginia brings 65 years modeling background Hall Fame joined AMA 1938 became Contest director 1939 interest spans rubber free flight gas free flight control line RC pattern pylon sailplanes helicopters 1941 obtained Amateur radio operators license order experiment radio control Using homemade copy Good Brothers system flew modified Super Buccaneer Austins competition record spans period 1939 1974 1952 competed member United States World Championship Wakefield team Helsinki Finland holds records variety disciplines national level pylon record model Delta Two resides AMA museum addition Austin set FAI RC sailplane altitude record 1962 1968 set FAI Hydroplane Closed Circuit Distance record Lake Meade York Pennsylvania Austin wrote technical articles Air Trails magazine well material plans Model Builder participated design improvement testing Controlaire Blue Max radio system instrumental developing use nylon bolts wing attachment Over years Austin has served Contest Director number events organizer charter member Richmond Model Club Richmond Area Model Control Club 1958 1985 until 1996 participated member Special Events Contest Board Jerry Nelson Jerry Nelson Hillsboro Oregon youngster age 59 has modeling half century holds private pilots license glider instrument rating also holds A&P Amateur Radio Technician license first place control line precision aerobatics win age 12 Jerry went compete pattern pylon sailplanes scale has designed over 50 RC models Two notable achievements involved developing first fiberglass RC model KA6E sailplane wing span 12 feet Recently created fully aerobatic aluminum 100-inch RC model Currently operates Nelson Aircraft company supplies variety modeling materials Jerry has very active administrative standpoint past RC Contest Board Chairman Over 25 years ago started 40 sized Formula MNPRA racing associations Jerry also introduced turn around pattern event biplanes started IMAC Scale aerobatic pattern association US team member 1963 1965 FAI F3A Aerohatic World Championship competition 1977 served Jury member FAI event Springfield Ohio three occasions Jeny served contest Director famous Tournament Champions Las Vegas Jerry has written numerous articles published plans national international magazines given AMA Distinguished Service Award 1967 recipient Howard McEntee award Currently member Canby Dusters RC club district director IMAA William Netzeband William Netzeband Murrieta California holds commanding position control line community competition wins occurred Navy Carrier Precision Aerobatics Stunt events designs spanned other types models well unique innovative design featured virtually model publication has existed articles features spanned period 1951 1978 Flying wing designs Scared Kitten Fierce Arrow Humbug etc tended change thinking about model design January1999 147 flying featured technical writing Bill served contest event director number national events also organized Double Cola Model Airplane Club 1953 Joplin Model Airplane Club 1958 Significant contributions industry resulted following Bills being hired Testors Corporation 1959 remained company until retired during tenure took highest priority design produce ready fly models average 10-year-old could successfully fly result program produced high level exposure hobby/sport Over years Bill member some 10 different clubs served officer positions well newsletter editor during management activities 1958 national Control Line Stunt event developed elimination system still used National International competition today Frank Parmenter Frank Parmenter Georgetown Texas joined AMA 1939 during year won first large contest prize $5000 large sum time four occasions member FAI World Championship Wakefield team Additionally attended other championships supporter assisted team members participated PAl power Wakefield selection contests 1953 through 1986 Frank recognized able ambassador aeromodeling whether competitor supporter position NACA later NASA also afforded additional opportunity serve outstanding influence Along holding number National records served Contest Director large events contributions AMA fund drives FAI team support National Free Right symposium activities significant Frank organizers Brainbusters group played important roles AMA activities especially during World War II years served AMA District IV Vice President 19471948 interesting note Franks significant almost invisible contribution free flight activity development stab-tilt concept controlling glide direction free flight models process has minimal effect power pattern important producing excellent flights earliest designs 1940 selection Charisma NEFS model year 1973he has added much hobby sport Len Purdy Len Purdy Oakwood Georgia takes great pride holding AMA number 129 original number obtained joined AIvIA year took over NAA its forerunner As 12-year-old became engrossed aeromodeling after winning first contest 1933 passion modeling evidenced through flying participation Contest Director fact instrumental formation clubs also responsible creating system selection Unites States FAI teams through use local competitions eam points select participants final Masters event Over years Len operated three different companies related model activities first established 1955 Ectron Products devoted manufacture RC escapements 1960 Ectron evolved Cobb Hobby Manufacturing Finally 1964 business moved Oakwood Georgia name became Lanier RC contribution Lanier RC hobby/sport cannot overemphasized Sensing potential modelers lacked skills desire build wished fly Len began producing line models now referred ARF Almost Ready Fly Between 1964 1978 almost 150000 models sold 16 different model types ability repair dinged wing continue contest demonstrated time again two occasions Lanier models used Jim Whitley Jim Kirkland win international events models being produced yet today under Lanier name after Len sold company 1980 Art Schroeder Art Schroeder Spring Hill Florida counts 62 years modeling activity life Beginning age 8 progressed through stages modeling activity before becoming involved RC 1952 became active pattern competitor 1960 continued through 1987 designs such Eyeball Migiball Eyelash published kitted Art held administrative positions throughout years both nationally internationally included such AMA activities District II Vice President Chairman AMA Scholarship Committee Aerospace Educators Council Contest Director international level served FAIJCIAM Youth Education Committee editor founder ClAM Flyer press liaison 1994 European Scale RC Championships Art perhaps best recognized additional prowess columnist variety publications including Model Airplane News Model Builder American Modeler foreign publications served editor Model Airplane News between 1970 1984 Air Age hook Giant Steps Over years served ad copywriter numerous modeling finns Additionally services employed consultant firms such MRC Cass Engineering J&J Span Aero Sig Top Flite found time write appear TV film Scaling Heights produced Ylies Radio Helsinki Finland serving flight demonstrator able pilot scale model Pius formation full-sized craft became first American fly American RC radio model Soviet Union 1979 George Steiner George Steiner Sacramento California stimulated develop modeling career saw Amelia Earhart take off famous ill-fated flight After few active years enthusiasm waned rekindled until 1965 discovered table full Comet Megow models flea market took him hobby shops discovered early simple electronic equipment Since vocation electronics soon became involved end reports 52 straight weekends crashed before finally achieving first non crash flight model flew away Becoming involved sailplanes devised simply constructed winch launching featured rolling pin Ford starter motor 1n1971 1972 using Graupner Cirrus took first place distance speed contests 1976 achieved level 4 LSF interest turned radio design development 1978 created programmable transmitter reversing rate switches Though provided boards several people built became deeply involved AMA activity 980s becoming Frequency Coordinator performing transmitter checking Nats joined Frequency Committee 1985 work committee has invaluable promoted concept purchasing checking equipment now use deeply involved testing necessary 80 channel frequency introduction has called consultant various frequency matters involving interference concerns articles have appeared regularly RC Modeler since 1974 1996 authored published book Z Radio Control Electronics Journal Georges pet phrase problem develops requiring Frequency Committee deliberation action No Problem does job Keith Storey Keith Storey AMA #9 Los Angeles California brings Hall Fame story model dedication importantly model promotion involved free flight gliders rubber powered models prior World War II competition career began first Nats 1946 1947 1949 placed first four control line speed event held Nats During East-West Challenge meet held St Louis Keith won various events set new AMA records Keith started First Speed Team 148 Model Aviation club 1946 group originated concept Team Race Goodyear look-alike designs later became prototype concept RC Pylon racing began selling concept pylon Eastern Midwestern modelers magazines pylon established event Nats 1957 Keith won three times Plans Gold Rush III published 1962 featured innovative ideas emphasizing among other things special bellcranks differential aileron travel 1953 Keith elected President AIvIA signaled change modeling life competitor administrative promotional concerns During 1950s became associated Disney Studios Burbank resulted serial theme TV segment Mickey Mouse Club program fourpart serial featured boy wanted airline pilot girl dreamed being stewardess Keith assisted producer Sterling Silliphant modeling aspects using FAST club members equipment Ultimately starting 1955 became Disneyland employee performer Tomorrow/and flying eight shows day seven days week job hiring crew setting routines announcing flying continued two years number other activities filled what little time left included performing helping club field acquisition such sites Sepulveda Basin Whittier Narrows Mile Square 70s suffered burn out However 1990 urge participate returned Storeys story continues Additional Inductees addition preceding thirteen members elected Hall Fame 1998 selection committee has voted include past AMA presidents roll date Keith Storey living past president already included list Additional Presidents now deceased year include AMA # 3 Edward Roberts AMA # 5 Everett Angus AMA # 8 Frank Bushey AAIA #15 Howard Johnson A/VIA #20 John Grigg Model Aviation Hall Fame Academy Model Aeronautics salute deserving individuals welcome contribution hobby/sport aeromodeling ing erving taining Joe Beshar Coordinator 198 Merritt Dr Oradell NJ 07649 Fax 201 261-0223 Tel 201 261-1281 members interested flying sites AMA Eying Site Program underway process establishing network volunteers serve means communicating geographic locations possible least state network will consist volunteers interested joining effort acquiring flying sites well preserving have will addressed Eying Site Assistance volunteers responsibility simply keep abreast going ons his/her area reading newspapers watching listening news along keeping touch whomever necessarypolitically socially etc matters conducive flying sites passing information Eying Site Coordinator clubs area Volunteers register Eying Site Coordinator above addressed search flying site volunteers ask everyone make membership aware task opportunity serve volunteer carrying message fellow members encouragement verbally inclusion publications high priority objective support future aeromodeling Club Prepared Alternate Flying Site William H Huebner President Lakeland Aeromodel Club Lakeland Aeromodel Club North Arlington NJ flew over 20 years site east town Hackensack Meadowlands excellent place fly seemingly good long-term prospects area used over-fly zone largest landfill sites north central New Jersey fell under control Hackensack Meadowlands Development Commission HMDC 1995 private firm contracted use open areas top landfill compost leaves collected surrounding communities commercial purposes 1996 HMDC agreed allow contractor erect building composted material could bagged rather truck out offsite facility flat area around flying site ideal building paved runway ready-made parking lot employees cars Lake/and asked leave hunt should noted northern New Jersey very densely populated areas already developed generally have topographical problems also prevent use much anything Members scoured surrounding communities large tracts open land whether commercial public privately held HMDC contacted determine whether other areas around landfill could used proved accessible National Parks Department contacted As part search effort very comprehensive written proposal document prepared Executive Committee comprised Edmund Manger President William Huebner Vice-president Angelo DeFilippo Secretary Victor Bock Treasurer clearly described hobby benefits hobby participants national organization clubs goals goals national organization demographics members safety issues former notable members potential benefits property owners flying site requirements proposal used potential site owners sell needs Rather quickly thank goodness efforts resulted obtaining permission build flying field small portion community recreation field/recycling center neighboring town Lyndhurst fact over-fly area under jurisdictional control same HMDC effectively guaranteeing no development land HMDC readily agreed letting club use airspace new site potential better old especially since no houses within miles likelihood less vehicular traffic under over-fly zone no stray dump trucks Onto parade however little rain falls new site means greater interaction town officials occasional presence sporting activities behind flying areas attendant kids around ah yes . opportunity nearby highway Wanting create improve paved runway old site adding intersecting runway crosswind landings membership used treasury two rounds assessments couple very generous benefactors raise funds Unforeseen delays business failure paving contractor additional work bury light poles planned town would interfere landing approach drove costs above financial resources available additional revenue raising ideas investigated including commercial loans loans members further assessments fundraisers grant proposals Former District II VP Joe Beshar member club strongly suggested raising financial problem national organization newly elected District II Vice-president Mr Wes De Coo contacted joined club monthly membership meeting get acquainted us organization found him genuinely interested fact joined us Holiday meeting actively participated festivities Wes suggested draft loan proposal AMA outlining situation financial dilemma specific need funding total comprised January1999 149 relatively small percentage overall expense describe site-plan demonstrate financial ability club repay loan Wes brought proposal Executive Committee AMA financial committee reviewed panposal offered club $600000 loan repaid low interest rate offer line proposed repayment schedule based dues anticipated new member enrollment over 18 months Since first time such endeavor did have homework prepare budget estimates project future revenues prepare present arguments monies needed Additionally Wes De Cou worked behind scenes lobby us AMA advocacy efforts truly commendable work really paid off very quick turnaround Club officers several members signed promissory note business Someone has take responsibility accountability yes liability repay loan Just remember being business-like made very easy AMA say YES Club membership dropped 110 less half two years transition reconstruction new flying site combined loss another smaller local clubs flying site has increased membership just over year 80% loan has repaid infidi time want thank AMA involved officers officials Wes De Cou Joe Beshar Matty Ruzzo Lyndhurst Public Works Department Paul Passamano Lyndhurst Parks Recreation Department mayor town council Lyndhurst course others numerous mention justice forgetting someone help support Finally clubs have demonstrated need funding have wonderful additional resource Contact Flying Site Assistance Coordinator Take time think through what need would use resources ability club repay make request AMA help found proposal worked very well provided AMA information show whys need money hows would repaid what projects money would used whos responsible officers members assure fiscal responsibility made like business proposition rather like kids asking Dad some money turn made easy AMA evaluate request see value loaning money return investment accountability funds Remember like bank loan club must able show adequate credit worthiness unlike dealing bank AMA understands what need want lastly expect AMA fund entire project club must shoulder substantial part cost directly will demonstrate greater local commitment project have excellent resource AMA now Joe Beshar recently assumed position flying Site Assistance Coordinator AMA would like extend sincere congratulations new position S Mike Stokes AMA Education Coordinator 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 As will last column Model Aviation have procrastinating would go about writing what say past year have enjoyed being Education Coordinator Academy Model Aeronautics involvement have meeting youth-oriented educators modelers across United States still feel have has received education grown experience personal thanks Joyce Hager Jay Mealy giving opportunity months column will ways just like ones before will deal what happening around country dedicated folks make hobby sport what today work young people will start another YES Youth Education Stipend grant recipient Again continuation existing program Minnesota Radio Control Soaring Society Bloomington Minnesota actually late getting request school year begun third September Congratulations MRCSS members wonderful work continuing Washburn High School Minneapolis October column reported Lake Orion Middle School Michigan received YES grant Harold Reuter mentor program recently sent letter included newspaper article progress program sort community involvement looking make public aware Academy Model Aeronautics members what they/we have offer Harold made point latest letter importance timing recognition main point being dont keep exploits yourself Let us know what doing might share pride entire membership Thanks Harold wish continued success best luck Lake Orion Middle School Dragon Fliers program recently conversation longtime friend actively engaged preservation military aviation history Dino Digiorgio man passion mission Dino founder World Miniature Warbird Association charter preservation military aviation history through Scale model aircraft As part charter group youth activity involvement issue past June Dino officiated organizations banquet presented 10year-old Paul Sitler cadet wings making him Junior Air Cadet World Miniature Warbird Association So young man recognition Turns out Paul started flying RC Giant Scale ripe old age 9 after two years sport-flying smaller stuff Paul dad Bill Sitler teamed up build Dick Sarpolus-designed Mustang Paul eye turns out dad own quick let young Paul burn up skies duo completed project time Paul fly Mustang Fall warbird meet Imlaystown NJ addition Paul flew Mustang two other meets last fall Paul later entered Mustang Junior Category 98 WRAM Westchester Radio Aero Modelers show took second place Pauls dream get involved Junior Cadet program turns 14 attend Air Force Academy day Air Force pilot Lofty goals anyone 10-year-old get impression will achieve past week received latest revision rules next years Science Olympiad competition courtesy Tom Sanders As have reported previously year first attempt Propellor Propulsion model airplane competition few ambiguities rules have cleaned up clarified 1999 copy rules contact Tom Sanders Midwest Products 800 348-3497 wrapping up month want take opportunity thank members AMA Education Committee have given unselfishly time talents Without commitment past year job would have impossible others have also helped educate past year Among Dick Baxter Bob McKay JJ Levine Alice Noble CAP Tom Sanders Charlie Bauer Ed McCollough Sandy Frank Dave Gish Chief Powell too name heartfelt thanks 150 Model Aviation Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 787-7454 Recently privileged babysit two granddaughters Just before dinner started discussing food what might eat meal Angie four year old very talkative asked Granddaddy know what cant eat breakfast response No what cant eat breakfast Angie said lunch dinner Now told four-year-old joke Speaking food too often free meal like cheese mouse getsit has trap attached Below schedules income expenses 1997 1996 Nats bottom lines indicate swing $20892 excess expenses over income 1996 $4462 excess income over expenses 1997 $25354 swing Having event Muncie saves lot money am sure know indoor events held Johnson City Tennessee careful Look expenses shows several items off-site event location causes Site rental officials travel expenses largest two Read enjoy THE ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS INC SCHEDULES OF NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP CONTEST REVENUE AND EXPENSES YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 311997 AND 1996 1997 Revenue Entry fees Trophy sponsorships Souvenir sales net Miscellaneous Amount Percent $ 32863 1503 5133 671 8 18% 37 128 17 1996 AmountPercent $ 44961 1250 630 JLZ4Z 925% 26 13 36 Expenses Planning meeting Officials fees travel lodging uniforms Staff expenses Trophies Cars trucks trailers Equipment rental other Contestant supplies Site rental Officials parties awards Supplies services other Telephone Miscellaneous .A2Ifl 1000 2458 6064 128 11547 487 1500 324 5290 67 4926 75 61 151 03 287 12 37 08 132 01 123 01 71 7384 17095 305 22096 417 6766 741 5050 577 5766 68 887 Excess deficiency revenue over expenses 1000 152 352 06 455 08 139 15 104 12 119 01 67 1430 $ 4462113%$ 20892430% Until Later ary1999 151 IConnecticut / Maine / Massachusetts / New Hampshire / Rhode Island / Vermont Don Krafft Vice President Duxbury MA 02331-1828 P0 Box 1828 781 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 AlIen Road Billerica MA 01 821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuffin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 031 06-1077 Richard Sherman 30 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1 223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1866 NEW ENGLAND SCALE MASTERS QUALIFIER Woodstock Airport Ct used first time event good location runway quite rough supposed have re-surfaced weather caused delays dune time understanding first five expert class qualified go Scale Masters held Ohio five Ray Labonte Tom Kosewski Ed Estabrook Lloyd Roberts James Russell Following some pictures event Model Aviation 4The Judges l-r Charlie Nelson Jim Parker Harvey Hjelm Chauncey Dance Richie Roberts Don Krafft Expert winner Ray Labonte receiving trophy Jim Sbrogna Lloyd Roberts 4th expert Lloyd flew Flybaby modeled after once owned Gus Deltwas dog Max Gus familiar sight contests New England Max usually close few airplanes lined up spectator viewing Mitch Buckley Junior entered mother made trophies EC Meeting Minutes Available complete copy approved minutes quarterly Executive Council meeting available AMA member request copy most-recently approved minutes will provided no charge Council meets quarterly minutes given meeting approved following meeting Additional copies minutes other meetings $5 shipping handling charge Requests may submitted AMA Administration telephone via fax writing telephone requests dial 765 287-1256 extension 201 210 fax requests use 765 741 0057 $10 minimum credit card orders General Skyfarer built Moe Gionfriddo about flown Harvey Thomasian CD Jim Sbrogna observes Nick Ziroli Jr Won Airtronics Radio • U kid [tilE 11 1Cb New Jersey/ New Vorkl Europe Wes De Cou Vice President 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1308 Phone 908 221-1666 Fax 908 221-9297 decou@idtnet Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hrghtstowo NJ 08525-4551 Roy Brown USAF APCENr CMR 485 000 eec APO AC 09703 VinceJoliano teeharrrrock Rd Recky Pt New Yew NY 11778 Ray Juschkus 59 Lioingotorr Street St domes NY 11780 James M Lewis P081 Ogdeoborg NY 13889-0081 Bob Mckay tOO W Edward St belay NJ 08830 Dave Matbewnon Boo 8t3 Cemillus NY t353t Tom Marray 31 voorhees Drive Booking Riden NJ 07820 Marlene Nibodem 407 Willow Street Lockyort NY t4094 Bill Poytbress 2 Hemlock Court Sougeeies NY t2477 Adam SaltIer 41 Perry Avenue Lethem NY 12110-2433 Tarry Tarrenoire tOt Smithield Dr Endicoft NY t3780-4329 Freqoency Coordinator Ion Seater 03 Airyon Dr Cowego County Airport Fulton NY t3089 3101 098-8003 Early July AVP Robert McKay longtime modelers Don Post Sal Cannizzo gave indoor R/C demonstration Somerset County 4-H Broken Props Club Coupled rubber-powered demo club got few months back kids now primed year-round flying activities Don Post showing 4-H club convert gym flying site pictures different events shown web site wwwamadistrictiiorg Check out Once again Im happy report articles have come field large numbers Ill use space month get caught up . AVP Marlene Nikodem comes word summer filled interesting flying events May Yes know long ago May Niagra County R/C Model Eying Club hosted second annual John Grigg Memorial Sailplane Contest John will recall past President AMA predecessor VP District II Jim Roller Bill Wegmen Pete Fiorentine finished 123 Unlimited class Roman Paryz Ill Wegman Roller came out 123 Standard class Bob McClure Radio Control Club Rochester RCCR submitted some pics contest web site Marlene CDd event Speaking RCCR hosted Ray Edmunds Memorial Air Show Fun Fly early June Im catching up event CDd Jeny Joseph saw 43 contestants bring 75 airplanes far away Saratoga Demonstration flights put combat flyers Jim Warner Rodney Boatman George Hartman Mike Daly glider demo handled Bill Wegman Don Ogren wowed crowd flying lawnmower RCCR wives treated everyone great meal after flying festivities late June five local RC clubs participated Niagra Air Show held Niagra Falls Air Base Navy Blue Angels big draw model aviation got significant amount attention Members Wings Rotors Brauer Aviators Hying Knights Aircrafters Niagra County R/C Model Hying Club spent hour day showing skills RC pilots addition 42 models displayed hangar space allotted model groups Over 200000 folks enjoyed show base commander impressed model display has already extended invitation participate show next year Demonstration aircraft Niagra Show Static display hangar Niagra Also June heard World Miniature Warbird Association product tireless efforts Dino Di Giorgin its first event WMWA accomplished following 98 pilots registered 168 aircraft 9 WWII pilots attendance honored event banquet including two original Tuskegee Airmen well 109G pilot 7 countries represented participating pilots Good spectator attendance great time attended highlights 11 year old Paul Sifter showing some old-timers really isnt too tough fly giant scale P 51 windy conditions . seven times expect see lot organization Paul Sifter preps P-S 1 WMWA meet Two Tuskegee Airmen take action WMWA meet Emil Cassanello Long Island comes word Scale Masters qualifier held August Im closing Skyhawks field Manorville Nick Ziroli Sr took 1st place P-38 Emil Cassanello Sal Urcivoli took 1st Team Scale Fokker EIII Ron Prestin Bob Allen placed 2nd 47 Thunderbolt P-47 done Col Francis Gabby Gabreskis colors Gabby lives Long Island attended meet Emils invitation Also attendance Me-I 09 pilot Gottfried Dulias Emil says Gabby Gottfried have lot common both Aces flew top fighter planes both crashlanded behind enemy lines prisoners war Gabby released war ended Gottfried spent three years after war before released stories tell ary1999 153 Associate Vice Presidents Don Ogren flying lawnmower Ohio Pennsylvania West Virginia Bob Brown Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 E-mail amadiii@penncom Associate Vice Presidents Mike earbee eset Calgary Coart Colorobos OH 43229-2008 etd 991-1643 David H Ellis 5261 DeW5 Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-12SS 304 77e-140e Nelsen Gould 1944 Idaho 5teet Allentown PA lel os-ears eta 797-ess John Hathaway 102 Woodrnnrn Drivn Nnw Stanton PA 15672-9449 412 925-32e6 Donald Klopp 637 Harnlton Coort Trappe PA 19426-2256 610 409-Or 29 Frank Nell 6042 Norwell Drioe Dayton OH 45449 937 435-9232 Matthew Turowaki RR93 Boo 294 Dogwood Drine Drown PA 18222 717 e22-0d35 Joseph S VIals5 1391 Cranbtook Orion PO Boo 951 Maomee OH 43537-3062 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Anenan Forty Fort PA t970d P5one 7t7 267-6970 Internal club problems Are group intelligent individuals focused enjoyment hobby bunch children squabbling over anything can think Over period several years clubs often meet demise because internal factions ruin Dont let happen club Stagnation within club breeds trouble What club doing future Are events activities planned Capitalize winter doldrums develop something positive Donrt wait until something needed build treasury Establish goals strive meet ALLIANCE BALSA BEES very worthwhile club activity provided report William Peel III secretary Alliance Balsa Bees late Spring Alliance Balsa Bees sponsored youth activity Cub Scouts local Pack 125 meeting over twenty scouts built own Sig Delta Dart club purchased AMA. first model airplane parents attendance Im sure fun brought Goldberg Eagle 63 use demonstrator aviation fundamentals portion project showed radio control unit worked effect would have flight also explained demonstrated Bernoullis Principle kids knew plane really flew Most scouts went away better understanding model full scale aviation Later same week invited come out club field Barber Airport first thing did trim out Darts done held mass launch moment air full Delta Darts laughter children Tom Erb put helicopter demonstration simply amazed kids father showed interest getting model helicopters talked Tom about information Next John Werne put aerobatic demonstration Solution X really got scouts attention got see big plane up close kids seen pictures models never seen fly pulled out trainer kids fly used Buddy-Box explained worked line chance fly formed quickly scout chance fly Most kids put death spiral some showed knack As put plane away overheard some fathers say would take down U-control models hanging ceilings fly Summer feel can get just kid father interested hobby work effort put out well worth see Im also Contest Director father two sons have started flying year personally invited come out Nite-fly Big-Plane Fly have open door policy junior wanting learn fly same afternoon Forrest Barber opened up airport scouts gave hour long tour hangers showing different types airplanes scouts eating snack sky divers local jump school landing big X front kids loss local flying fields community involvement almost must have seen several clubs lose fields because lack communication Most people see hobby just noise After visit parents both sides left better impression other club hearing some grumbling about noise have open house type fly-in invite public Invite fly buddy-box system will surprised response will get Probably best way show interest public involve kids Sponsor youth group either church scouting will automatically involve parents effort put forth now may just save field later down road Thanks fine report Mr Peel Im sure Alliance Balsa Bees will see benefit Model Aviation est Barber shows flight controls gyrocopter TEST SI John Peel Aeronca Champ wing rib Mass launch Delta Darts William Peel Ill scouts fly buddy-box Delaware / District Columbia / Maryland /North Carolina/ Virginia Chuck Foreman Vice President 412 Pine Cone Ct Kill Devil Hill NC 27948 Phone 252 441-5855 Fax 252 441-6554 cforeman@modelaircraftorg Associate Vice Presidents George Abbott 8712 Weatlake 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 E-Mail moultona@mindspringcom Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Ave Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Home Phone 540 943-1684 E-Mail flyrrs@cfwcom John Stare 826 Marl Pit Rd Middletown DE 19709 Home Phone 302 376-7154 E-Mail vrcs38@aolcom Bliss Teague 625 5th Ave SW Hickory North Carolina 28602 Home Phone 828 324-2164 Office Phone 828 733-9228 E-Mail blissteague@conninccom Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 910 488-5986 Lots input column month way photographs think can get lets give try first photo shows some cubs entered Central Carolina RC Modelers first annual Cub Day July 18th 1998 photo sent Bob Babura AVP Maryland shows two participants Indian Creek Youth Aviation program adjusting models engine Notice proper safety procedure flight preparation photo taken Skyline Flyers R/C Club field shows Jack Fetters Miss Fortune X OS 10 powered RIC free flight Jack member Northern Virginia RIC Club L photo shows Jack Lewis latest creation Dewoitine D 520 1/12 scale 704 combat ship Chuck Foreman next two photographs taken Triangle Skymasters 4th July Celebration first shows some planes brought celebration Bill Mitchell David Miller get Bills Magician ready flight Hampton Roads R/C Club members provide second annual air show local elementary school Lots kids having fun school principal John Sammons turn buddy box last photo shows what like Take kid flying Dewey Mann teaching William Crosseup art using buddy box Thats month like last photograph shows Go take kid flying ary1999 155 • kid [ au 1 1 Alabama / Florida / Georgia / Mississippi / Puerto Rico / South Carolina/Tennessee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Phone 12051322-2127 FAX 205 252-2654 E-mail iemcneill@junocom WEB-PAGE hsp//wwwscotlnet/ama Associate Vice Presidents Roe Chidgey 3713 Pompano Or. Pensacola FL 32514 Wilhelmlna Chihasa 2826 Arhor Plane Knoxville TN 37917 John G Cooper 4788 Cloister Cvoe Memphis TN 35118 James Alnis 5426 Meiwood Orive Jackson MS 39211 Michael Gregory 305 Rockmont Rd Greenville SC 29615 William T Haywood 4 Rohis Circie Pole AL 36530 Karl Hansel 383 Briarwood 842 Merioian MS 39305 Louise lao 296 Huntridge Wap Winteispriegs FL 32708 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornien N Charleolon SC 29405 Chris Joiner PG Evo 4469 Columbus GA 31804-0468 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Pueblo Pass Aeniston AL 36206 George Perryman 3644 Lake Smprna GA 30082 Clifford Scholefield 4138 NW 33rd Place Gainesville PL 32606 Melds Sires 781 Snaidman Rd Aiken SC 28803 Frank Tiano 10300 Estaxcia Lane West Palm Beach PL 33414 Ward Van Dazer 3604 N River Rd Gainesville GA 30506 Lee Wehater 1505 Sycamore Maschnster TN 37300 Joseph Micalizzi HC 866 Boo 10397 Fajardn Puerto Rico 00738 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fields 183W Slrickiand Rd Interlachno FL 32148 Phvee 18041 684-2517 RC Contest Coordinator Kenneth Blackwell 207 W Sanacreek Rd Enterprise AL 36330 Phnve l33l 347-4721 Display Coordinator Russell Mobely 5636 Wsvdvaiiep Rd NE Thomson GA 30824 Phone 17061 h87-9783 Computer Science Technology Espert Tom Rhodes 9 New York Blvd Beverip Hills FL 34488 Phene 13521 527-0674 13521 795-2362 West Ala Aero-Modelers Club President Joe Robinson invited 2nd Annual Fly showed up 70 airplanes flown Joe also Tuscaloosa City Engineer everybody obeys 2000 spectators Wait minute children running picture above? man apparently chasing them? running from? Are escaping? serious necessary can call out entire West Alabama Aero-Modelers Club Northport City Police Dept Alabama National Guard children may need help WEST ALA AERO Club spends great deal time teaching young flyers above Jeff Gracer Club Pres Joe Robinson Scott Barron Lee Markham transmitter nice club Mississippi Coast RC Club President Charles Cox serious heart surgery TAILDRAGGERrrClub Newsletter Editor Jim Fields reported Charles came home came down staph infection go back hospital again looked up staph dictionary shun staphylococcus Gram-positive spherical parasitic bacteria causing infection etc Charles behalf everybody District want get well immediately havent got time hospital heart infection stuff club needs District needs want better report next month Frank Hodson 11283 Chelsia Lane Hampton Georgia 30228 wants C02 competitor District V contact him regarding AMA rules changes Frank means business want meet Americas top News-letter Editors Ed Rouisse left standing Club Treasurer George Walker Both belong Clearwater Florida Pinellas Eying Club would like say thanks Ed No detailsjust thanks! Steve Motley Publicity Chairman famous Remote Control Assn Central Florida RCACF writes June 24 entertained kids Elks Childrens Hospital Umatilla Ha fed hotdogs sodas chance fly TrainerPlane hot day children fun Above pix L-R front Timothy Dodgen Rene Rodriguez Patrick Graham Trakeya Robinson Rafael Jimenez Matthew Turner L-R rear Christy Newcomb Mike Polk Evelene Parker Adam Bariaug Mary Johnston Latoya Monroe Sasha Cooper Also Ida Gordy Keith Welte Carla Williams Kendra McCray Roger Marshall Sec/Treas Kershaw County flyers Camden South Carolina writes second year operation Kershaw County Science Park want share success readers Roger has enclosed snap magnificent superimposed over landfill below new shelter members good show Roger. fine Associate Vice Presidents Mr Ward Van Duzer has himself recently successfully survived serious surgery back action full blast Ward also mailed 98 NATS Precision Aerobatics winners District V L-R above Dondi Garrison winner Senior Precision Aerobatics Paul Walker winner Open PA Kevin Stewart Rock Hill SC Kevin won Junior Very impressive wins News Flash have just acquired stack Websters Medical Dictionarys first half book words second half First Aid Guide Controlling bleedingbandaging cardiopulmonary resuscitation treating cuts burns like live Dist V write Ill mail pay postage Everybody needs first-aid advice Something else New Club Presidents will take over soon have stack Roberts Rules Order Free also Let know want either both back Tuscaloosa Fly-In mystery has deepened See picture below What child far left running fiercely What has frightened him? What other children plucking up out ground? Are picking up worms out earth? Perhaps some gold pieces have fallen sky What answer enigma? mystery mystery running little children Next month next issue Model Aviation magazine will have ANSWERS membership about expire sure renew immediately go news stands next month buy next copy Model Aviation mag Dont miss next issue Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents Illinois John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Parenti 1920 Buckingham Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Warden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indiana Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Bussell 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 -31 06 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Boa 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 MO 64086 816 524-7307 Frequency Coordinator Cal Orr RR 1 Boa 1238 Higgineville MO 64037 660 584-6284 Fan 660 584-6285 Webmaster Gary Parenti 11001 Martindale Dr Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 531-9556 hflpilwwwcsamiitedu/amadist6/indeshtm OPPORTUNITY Jerry Worden R/C contest coordinator except soaring asked replaced has done outstanding job last several years now need new coordinator interested give Jeny call phone number e-mail address can found District VI Web page listed above after speaking him interested send letter MERRILL VILLE IN Club #2991 Deep River R/C Flying Club held mall show promote hobby over 50 planes display club also signed up 90 demonstration flight individual signed up contacted date set intro-flight Picture shows display mall PLAINFIELD IN Club #298 Screaming Eagles RC Inc 26 flyers seven states participate Fifth Annual Eagles Pattern contest held club field 1st Place Novice Jeff Hughes 1st Place Sportsman Dae Kim first picture below 1st Place Advanced John Ford 1st Place Masters Jeff Aranyos 1st Place FAI Geoff Combs Next have part flight line Steve Ragsdale co-CD provided information photos BOWLING GREEN KY Club #1158 Southern Ky Model Aero Club club 60 some members owns its flying field has 50 500 foot runway Last May fly-in attracted 80 pilots five states Photo 1 shows some aircraft pilots families sitting shade enjoying flying Photo 2 shows Greg Garrison 1/2 scale Laser 200 local TV station taped quite bit meet shown channel 13 twice evening Ernie Iversen sent pictures information PERU IN Club 281 Mississinewa Sky Hawks received invitation display Grissom Air Reserve Base annual air show club put together display 20 some aircraft Claims show state 150000 people attended Club members lost count spoke Carl Moon supplied pictures information will note pictures club put display near C-47 smart modelers know find shade first picture Carl himself second L R has Bill Timberman Ron Lowe Bud Wallick Steve Eagle Howard Martz ANDERSON IN Delbert Leisure Jr sent couple pictures Ju-88 A-4 partially finished state Power will two ST 75 Should weigh about 15 pounds ary1999 157 Iowa / Michigan / Minnesota / Wisconsin Dave Gish Vice President 5435 St Hwy 99 Wapello IA 52653 Tel 319 766-2202 Fax 319 766-4038 Email goflyl @lisconet 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 Thomas 0 Lazar 435 Hubbell St Marshall WI 53559-9409 Andy Lowe 9557 Crosley Redford Ml 46239 Tel 313 534-6650 E-mail andyd7@electrodynamcom Bill Millar 712 Grand Ave Petoskey Ml 49770 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindstrom MN 55045 Mike Zingery 6496 5 Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Al Schwartz 2787 Fernwood Roseville MN 55113 Ph 612633-2286 East Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Ph 810486-4800 OOPS Correction required Wayne Yeager quit pylon board member Dist VII contest coordinator Also Jean Lasik has resigned AVPs MI will moving Florida will replaced Andy Lowe Livonia Mi now can contacted 734-422-5420 about Andy will follow later Back July Ribcrackers around Farmington Hills MI area held annual airshow great except certain biplane got little busted up personal thanks club members hospitality shown wife Several kids got chance take turn controls takes lot people put good flight line control shown event like oneduring entire show Thunderbirds RC club Kalamazoo MI held 4th Annual Open House spring 1998 flight demos pretty much dedicate whole weekend introducing hobby public Using buddy system fly about 50 60 people adults kids Left student Todd Anderson right student Jim Landon young man Tiger 60 Andrew Gideon youngest club member eleven has flying own 3 years An open invitation exists AMA members fly Thunderbirds field anytime theyre Kalamazoo area 158 Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents crowd turned out both days largest have seen Associate Vice Presidents 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 Valley View Suite 4 Farmers Branch TX 75234 972 241-8492 South Gene Kent 2811 Cork Cove San Antonio TX 78230 210 308-8043 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 817 467-9211 During 1998 first year representing modelers AMA District VIII Executive Council Academy have traveled thousands miles visiting events flying sites clubs hobby stores variety modeling activities throughout five state region district now reflect perspective could seen someone views broad expanse range what aircraft modeling region No matter much differ type modeling doing given date changes throughout ones life modelingeven killer competitors sport beginners taking lessons needing assistance first like other like others Having attended 1998 Nationals Gathering Eagles II SAM Champs Weatherford TX Swap Meet last weekend March September semi annually Memorial service DFW airport lifelong volunteer Academy AMA member Mr Ed Turner can unequivocally state person has experienced joy fulfillment excitement creating flying model airplanes has experiences transcend could have otherwise participate construction flying model aircraft no matter much differ types models construct enjoy similar another non-modeling individual Aeromodelers truly unique persons AMA glue bonds modelers together Hopefully oppressive heat has surrounded AMA District VIII remissionreports have come attendance both sanctioned events model flying general has affected decreased record temperatures May 1999 bring better conditions being outside flying models recognize fellow modeler AMA member Over Internet RAtwood407@AOLcom reports availability quality four-color AMA logo plastic name identification badge displays red white blue AMA wings logo members AMA No name chartered club affiliation city state residents worn visit another club/flying site modeling activity identifies member being type people plastic badge may equally worn cap shirt pocket states easy means identify individual being AMA member member given charter club ordered identification tags found well worth cost $400 information about identification tags directly contact manufacturer w Engraving ox 862 Jenks Oklahoma 74037 Another product identifies modelers another will soon available through AMA distribution channels Muncie IN AMA logo printed high-quality windsocks 15 knot aviation quality will available contacting Supply Service department AMA will reasonably priced almost necessity flying field introduced manufacture wind socks AMA hopefully will see flying throughout district photos members models Monthly photographs can possibly included page come will attempt reserve space possible keep up action modeling District VIII consult Web site numerous photographs developing programs district seen free video lending library growing tremendously Additionally listing instructor pilots district shown consult following regular basis updated continuously wwwAMA-Dist-8 org AMA glue bonds modelers together PS newest branches aeromodeling Radio Control Combat American Scale Dogfighters Association has formed coordinate activities information about AMA event No 704 2scale Combat information write ASDA 20300 Lochmoor Harper Woods MI 48225 wwwscalecombatcom Flying Fun Fellowship Sandy Frank ary1999 159 AMA Dist VIII RC Combat team championship decided July 5 Waco TX middle age crazy team Fort Worth Thunderbirds outscored 23 contestants Upper left Jerry Bradley right Ray Thompson lower right Hippie Hobbies Unlimited owner also won firstplace overall flying Joe Butler Special lower left unnamed mechanic Larry Weddle Kingsland Ar Camden Aircraft Modelers fun fly Fred Hill local hobby store owner instructing youngsters about becoming modelers Time well spent thank Fred New Mexico scale association scale fly-in 34 entrants Colorado Arizona New Mexico look event last weekend June 1999 midday walk planes featured 80 model aircraft photo CD Pat Tritle Albuquerque NM 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 8027 W 81St Circle Arvada CO 80005 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Mike Weidner 6535 Foxdale Circle Colorado Springs CO 80919-1 788 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News South Dakota 61 Years Modeling John Donovan interest modeling started 1936 nine years old time candy bars came out balsa glider attached collected until fleet time lived farm climbed top windmill flew also made orange crate models whittled props As went town would hold out car window make props spin 1939 moved Ireton Iowa classmates building balsa stick planes covering tissue built together sometime separated WWII both went service later married moved Sioux Falls started flying U Control 1960 ten other modelers started Flying Eagles Model Club started city wide campaign find model port finally granted space fair grounds built 4 flying circles 1 gas powered car circle After club members spent week year fair flying entertain spectators ended 1979 fair grounds expanded make room next 3 years held craft hobby model plane shows fair mini-tractor pulls helped promote modeling area 10 years Flying Eagles known Flying Eagles Junior Optimist Club backing adult High Noon Optimist Club work youth club received Optimist year award. 1960 started hobby shop known Donovans Hobby Center supply modelers needs has expanded later became known Donovans Hobby Craft Scuba Center Inc 60s held model building classes store get young people started modeling also held classes YMCA 1970 leased field opened own RC model port organized club called private Field RC Club helped start Lake Area Model Club Watertown So Dak sanctioned 2 contests city Watertown gave appreciation plaque Classes held Sioux Falls Public Library teaching young people build Delta Darts years have planes display library Several parades have allowed taxi RC planes time pulling trailer behind something interest fit parade day Several times went other towns put air shows Mitchell Prop Busters Club projects helped start first model show area held YMCA 1968 3 years later needed room went Western Mall hold show filled hail space 1978 moved show Empire Mall 150 people registered 250 models entered 1972 held banquet before show Cliff Weirich guest speaker 75 Stan Chilton President ALMA Johnnie Clemens attended district AIVIA meeting SD Nebr Kan Wyo held time As retail member Hobby Industry Ass asked serve board directors 1974 1977 1978-19791 served chairman retailers section shows opportunity meet executive director AMA John Worth Johnnie Clemens help plan modeling area Some clubs helped start Flying Eagles Model Club Mitchell Prop Busters Brookings Barn Stormers Private Field Fliers Lake Area Modelers Sioux Falls Rcers Donovans RC Club So Dak have sanctioned about 50 AIVIA contests having Junior Events doing could have done help familywife Betty daughter Becky Like sponsoring ball club sponsor airplane club past 26 years have found model port teaching new club members fly spending hours heated double garage teaching modelers build occasionally repairing has gone astray age 701 look back life feel really did make difference As result years service John awarded AMAs Superior Service Award Apr 20 97 Marshall Minnesota Model Plane Show News Nebraska HiFlyers Model Airplane Club Grand Island Nebraska hosted 6th Annual FunFly Open-House July 12 1998 Club field 1221 South Shady Bend Road provided excellent site days flying 33 registered pilots Models sizes types present smaller trainers vintage old-timers racers biplanes quarter-scale aircraft organized events included scheduled candy drop kids full scale paraplane piloted Jason Luebbe AT-6 ten lap demonstration race As always HiFlyers extend invitation AMA members crossing Nebraska stop visit fly field located east side Grand Island t left John Anderson #1 son Henry Coons Both GI HiFlyers Both holding homebuilt Baby Aces 4Gary Sandsted yers Sec-Treas 3127 Brentwood Blvd Grand Island Ne 68801 160 Model Aviation eeting Minutes 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 AIvIA Administration telephone via fax writing telephone requests dial 765 287-1256 extension 201 210 fax requests use 765 7410057 $10 minimum credit card orders U] F-i 11 rem mu i i] t m Arizona / California / Hawaii Guam / Nevada / Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone/Fax 602 728-9400 E-mail nchh @ptimenetcom http//wama-1 Ocom/ama Glenn Carter Walnut Creek California 510 933-2086 Michael Harrington Kaneohe Hawaii 808 239-6682 Gary Hover Visalia California 209747-0287 Kal Jensen Reno Nevada 702 329-6430 John Krohn Whittier California 310 692-4177 Bob Reynolds Tucson Arizona 520 296-8183 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner Sacramento California 916 362-1962 See Iaat monttia column additional AVPa Coordinatora Jerry Kitchen Salt Lake City powers up quarter scale Corsair preparation mid-day flight demonstration NURCAC annual Flyin Jerry provided breath taking flight demonstration crowd spectators modeling enthusiasts Trailed plume air show smoke Jerrys Corsair backdropped against clear blue Utah sky brings Corsair down runway low inverted pass Boyd Newman Vice President Northern Utah Radio Control Aircraft Club did honors announcing mid-day air show flight demonstration clubs annual summer Fly-in July 10-12 event conducted clubs gorgeous flying site just west Ogden UT edge Great Salt Lake years Fly-in included such notables Associate Vice Presidents Dan Johnson Kent Nogi flew BVM Bandit providing very impressive demonstration turbine powered RC flight attended Soar Utah 95 Im sure remember great slope soaring conditions fantastic soaring event Well take memory add huge variety slope soaring aircraft dozens soaring enthusiasts having wonderful time premier slope soaring sites youve got Soar Utah 98 event conducted during Labor Day weekend Sep 5-7 Point Mountain Point Mountain natural sand peninsula between Salt Lake Utah valleys incredible soaring site Soar Utah 98 CD Tom Hoopes gets few minutes edge slope during short break event activities foamy P-Si light weight foam constructed gliders traversed slope Soar Utah 98 thanks members Utah Soaring Association great event outline Elk head above Mormon Lake Lodge sign depicts rustic setting Arizona Model Pilots Societys annual Mormon Lake Fly-in cool northern Arizona pines south Flagstaff years fly-in organized Rick Cathy Power conducted Aug 14-16 included BBQ dinner entertainment wonderful opportunity enjoy clear mountain air company friends fellow modelers AMPS President Frank Jackson made sure everyone got chance fly allowed modeler turn flying community Cub Always looking little stick time took Frank up offer though few tense moments meandered down runway eventually mastered challenge flying 8000 feet density altitude Thanks Frank AMPS special thanks Rick Cathy putting fantastic event Members Arizona Model Pilots Sun Valley flyers take break flying look youngsters saddle up short trail ride through Coconino Forest Horseback riding just family activities available Mormon Lake providing variety entertainment entire family Till next time. Keepem safe Keepernflyn ary1999 161 •]FIiI[s~1E 1 1 iSI 1 m Alaska Idaho / Montana/ Oregon / Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Poriland OR 97213-0090 503 234-4439 EMAIL vpxi@pacifiercom Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 26405 SE 160th St Issaquah WA 98027 Al Culver Boa 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkinson 319 Yellowstone Billings MT 59101 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 96684 Reeves Lippincolt 4400 Gray Wolt Dr Wasilla AK 99654 Mike Hazel 1073 Windemere Dr NW Salem OR 97304 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Boa 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Snser 761 Lillooet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411 154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Get reservations Puyallup EXPO its time package Mount Rainier R/C Society 99 99 show Feb 6-7 information about 19th Annual running fine show has mailed clubs havent heard packet available talk club contact fortunate have well done well regarded show go dont support going lose very important part hobby using Internet Bill Bender established fine web site http /home att netlw bender/expo/nwexpo html covering EXPO information major change will no fee entering models static display Hopefully will increase numbers fine aircraft display dont bring out beauty built let us enjoy Bill Smith will conduct scheduling meeting 2 pm Saturday Bill asks CDs get plans contests early before meeting way major conflicts will ironed out advance now place read AMA Dist XI schedule Bill wrote Boeing Hawks have new Web Site have worked Mike McNamee Hawks include District XI RC Contest schedule particular schedule covers September thru December 1998 will try include 1999 events accrue primarily month January Its first class site Mike deserves lot credit can find Hawks site http/www brigadooncom/hawks Al Munger Editor Olympic R/C Association aka ORCA newsletter sent some photos news about ORCA inaugural fun fly July 18 Tod Anderson about get landing points ORCAs field Port Gamble WA site formerly use R/C flying John Castleman President ORCA negotiated lease Olympic Resources Management use historic mill site land previously used chip storage last spring 74 x 350 ft grass strip developed site club has 24 members growing Any flyers interested using field should contact John Castleman 360-779-4828 John Castleman gets 1st place award CD Harold Frombach ORCA field less restored mill town Port Gamble WA National Historic Site dates 1853 General Store has great Deli hungry pilots Appreciation credit due Mr Larry Smith ORM valued assistance lease negotiations past spring record wet Oregon Graham Hicks took photo field near La Grande Looking west across Lake Bushpilots La Grande Scale Rally held Aug 14-15-16 same site next photo Gene La Fond shows same general area sans water Gene Wenatchee WA admires 1st place Sportsman prize Nieuport 11 kit donated Proctor Enterprises Lynn Hendry competed provided some info about La Grande Scale Rally excellent event hosted Grande Ronde Bush Pilots Graham Hicks CD weather 27 contestants great Bush Pilots putting First Official US Scale Masters Regional well organized Courtright Field top shape Sat Bush Pilots put another famous steak dinners entire weekend outstanding well organized event truly friendly atmosphere AVP Al Culver remains F2G Corsair First engine problems CD Graham Hicks used radio control traffic two flight lines May Holiday Season best ever families Model Aviation *
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ws View HQ See Page 176 Hall Fame Inductees year 1998 special year Model Aviation Hall Fame Typically five individuals inducted However Year Pioneer climaxed special event held September thirteen deserving modelers added rolls Normally selection committee consists nine AMA Presidents year committee expanded adding Leader Member selected 11 AMA districts Selection Hall Fame honor based service Academy modeling aviation general will discover individuals represent facet hobby/sport including competition administrative support industry thirteen brief biographies follow represent combined total 974 years modeling experience Bob Aberle Bob Aberle Hauppauge New York has enjoyed productive modeling career variety hobby/sport disciplines started 1951 local regional free flight contests now competes RC electric old timer events 28 years has written Flying Models Magazine Included some 2000 pages published material 30 RC designs subjects include designs sport scale racers old-timers etc Numerous articles also graced byline 1985 Bob penned book named Clean QuietA Guide Electric Model Flights publication recognized world wide definitive handbook beginner fast expanding part hobby/sport co-founder Modelair-Tech company dedicated advancement electric powered flight 1980 1983 Bob served chairman AMA Frequency Committee During very important period spearheaded effort led present frequency assignments FCC hoursmany frustrationsmany trips Washington filled time frame cases sheer will determination brought about changes advanced Frequency Committee continues serve Frequency Committee today service has received Howard McEntee award AMA Fellowship Award AMA Distinguished Service Award Bob organized Silent Electric Flyers Long Island Vice President R/C Squadron Jack Albrecht Jack Albrecht Fairfield California began modeling career age 9 San Francisco Using money saved magazine route purchased unassembled Bunch Mighty Midget engine high school 1943 set control line speed records 100-mph range enlisted Army 1944 served South Pacific area Following Army service 1944-1946 continued winning says control line speed Jack attended college studying radio engineering As Army reservist served Korea Following service Jack returned California area became involved radio control 1950s After constructing first hand-held reed system designed Alex Schneider Ed Rockwood Jack began experimenting various other types equipment included up coming digital proportional units such Digicom designed manufactured Don Mathes Doug Spreng over 20 years Jack served member hobby industry association Kraft Systems continued until ceased produce equipment became Customer Relations Manager Airtronics Inc remained until recent retirement 1982 member Frequency Committee Jack assigned task writing staffing plan orderly phase-in 50 aircraft 30 surface frequencies Additionally became responsibility present plan industry still serving AMAs Frequency Committee Jack elected DCRC Club Hall Fame 1975 awarded AMA Distinguished Service Award 1992 added Vintage RC Societys Hall Fame 1994 George Buso George Buso Hyde Park New York has enjoyed aeromodeling almost 65 years early 1930s saw construction Korda type rubber models hand-launched gliders flying contests Syracuse New York area During Navy duty 1946 married high school sweetheart helped chase free flight models 1947 began work control line models designing building Hellcat attended college Having no help him learn fly CL taught himself Ultimately organized club Delhi New York 1952 George made acquaintance Ed Lorenz began experimenting RC ultimately led flying patteru model designed called Configuration III Scale next challenge qualified World Championships did compete lost model five days before event George has very much involved international scale competition scene has served ajudge team manager contest director numerous occasions very important responsibility serving AIVIA s FAI voting delegate 6 years 25 years George produced managed unique Rhinebeck Jamboree event two AMA Superior Service Awards achievement also AMA Fellow having received award 1996 Additional activities included serving Radio Control Contest Board organizing IBM Radio Control Model Club assisting planning Celebration Eagles held 1996 George served years Associate Vice President District II Maxey Hester Maxey Hester Montezuma Iowa brings Hall Fame long history competition activity industry involvement As teenager built flew scores rubberpowered free flight models However World War II interrupted modeling career joined Navy age 17 Following war started both family business finish carpenter Des Moines Iowa until 1953 returned modeling flying control line 1954 discovered RC using single 146 Model Aviation emy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 channel system designed E Paul Johnson 1958 moved reeds flew until 1965 switched proportional Between 1954 1987 flew hundreds local regional national international events both pattern pylon scale competition credentials include 2nd 3rdand 4th place finishes F4C Scale World Championships list national wins far too lengthy list Maxeys list designs includes over dozen scale pattern sport pylon models Zlin Akroat Ryan STA Komet Citabria few number can still found competition circuit today Maxey served contest director both locally nationally charter member first president Des Moines Modelaires RC Club charter member NMPRA 1967 Maxey became plant manager Sig Manufacturing Co Inc Following death Glen Sigafoose companys founder became Vice President always has hands manager very much involved companys operations active air show pilot full scale circuit along wife Hazel fly Sig air force some seven aircraft include three famous Spacewalkers Maxey very active flying youngsters EAA Young Eagles Program Joe Kovel Joe Kovel Woodhaven New York can boast 72 years model flying competition flying days began 1934 both local national events continues fly today RC version very famous 1935 KG Kovel-Grant free flight design Joe has honor having elected Society Antique Modelers SAM Hall Fame During early years model development Joe fortunate able work fly famous pioneer hobby/sport include Charles Hampson Grant Bill Brown Joe published articles Model Airplane News covered wide range subjects including construction various models propellers gas models wing airfoil sections latter included entitled Grant Wing Sections Purpose During course long partnership Joe built number models Grant began 1934 first Patent Model featuring wing segment three flap components activation mechanism recent activity 1988 refurbishing second version Patent Model Joe spent working life aviation Included jobs Sikorsky Aircraft Serversky Aircraft Brewster Aero Corporation B&H Aircraft Edo Aircraft Along way served Navy Squantum Naval Air Station Weymouth Naval Air Station After discharge participated maintenance work aircraft Floyd Bennett Field weekend warriors Vernon Krehbiel Vernon Krebbiel Williamsville New York can recognized through initials VK famous VK Model Aircraft Company initial interest models spurred 1927 Scripps Howard newspaper column entitled Build Fly Model Airplanes led Vein producing scale models Spad Nieuport Polish fighter 1929 advent Model Airplane News provided new source information Coupled creation long relationship Howard McEntee Vein began produce rubber powered flying models scaled up three views found MAN Veins first gas job Flying Quaker powered GHQ engine predictably didnt run replaced Baby Cyclone Model B engine remained possession until recent death true believer theories CH Grant Vein incorporated ideas models designed success events testifies skills After stint Air Force returned family business 1947 married Shirley Freiheit proved motivational inspiration VK Model Aircraft company still flying control line free flight bitten RC bug 1960 Shirley decided create VK line models company soon burst seams shop behind home moved Akron New York spacious surroundings Through Shirleys insistence company concentrated classic scale designs since would never go out date still produced Lew Proctor models today Vern received Cole Palen Achievement Award Rhinebeck work spent years lecture circuit events such Toledo DC R/C conferences Austin Leftwich Austin Leftwich Richmond Virginia brings 65 years modeling background Hall Fame joined AMA 1938 became Contest director 1939 interest spans rubber free flight gas free flight control line RC pattern pylon sailplanes helicopters 1941 obtained Amateur radio operators license order experiment radio control Using homemade copy Good Brothers system flew modified Super Buccaneer Austins competition record spans period 1939 1974 1952 competed member United States World Championship Wakefield team Helsinki Finland holds records variety disciplines national level pylon record model Delta Two resides AMA museum addition Austin set FAI RC sailplane altitude record 1962 1968 set FAI Hydroplane Closed Circuit Distance record Lake Meade York Pennsylvania Austin wrote technical articles Air Trails magazine well material plans Model Builder participated design improvement testing Controlaire Blue Max radio system instrumental developing use nylon bolts wing attachment Over years Austin has served Contest Director number events organizer charter member Richmond Model Club Richmond Area Model Control Club 1958 1985 until 1996 participated member Special Events Contest Board Jerry Nelson Jerry Nelson Hillsboro Oregon youngster age 59 has modeling half century holds private pilots license glider instrument rating also holds A&P Amateur Radio Technician license first place control line precision aerobatics win age 12 Jerry went compete pattern pylon sailplanes scale has designed over 50 RC models Two notable achievements involved developing first fiberglass RC model KA6E sailplane wing span 12 feet Recently created fully aerobatic aluminum 100-inch RC model Currently operates Nelson Aircraft company supplies variety modeling materials Jerry has very active administrative standpoint past RC Contest Board Chairman Over 25 years ago started 40 sized Formula MNPRA racing associations Jerry also introduced turn around pattern event biplanes started IMAC Scale aerobatic pattern association US team member 1963 1965 FAI F3A Aerohatic World Championship competition 1977 served Jury member FAI event Springfield Ohio three occasions Jeny served contest Director famous Tournament Champions Las Vegas Jerry has written numerous articles published plans national international magazines given AMA Distinguished Service Award 1967 recipient Howard McEntee award Currently member Canby Dusters RC club district director IMAA William Netzeband William Netzeband Murrieta California holds commanding position control line community competition wins occurred Navy Carrier Precision Aerobatics Stunt events designs spanned other types models well unique innovative design featured virtually model publication has existed articles features spanned period 1951 1978 Flying wing designs Scared Kitten Fierce Arrow Humbug etc tended change thinking about model design January1999 147 flying featured technical writing Bill served contest event director number national events also organized Double Cola Model Airplane Club 1953 Joplin Model Airplane Club 1958 Significant contributions industry resulted following Bills being hired Testors Corporation 1959 remained company until retired during tenure took highest priority design produce ready fly models average 10-year-old could successfully fly result program produced high level exposure hobby/sport Over years Bill member some 10 different clubs served officer positions well newsletter editor during management activities 1958 national Control Line Stunt event developed elimination system still used National International competition today Frank Parmenter Frank Parmenter Georgetown Texas joined AMA 1939 during year won first large contest prize $5000 large sum time four occasions member FAI World Championship Wakefield team Additionally attended other championships supporter assisted team members participated PAl power Wakefield selection contests 1953 through 1986 Frank recognized able ambassador aeromodeling whether competitor supporter position NACA later NASA also afforded additional opportunity serve outstanding influence Along holding number National records served Contest Director large events contributions AMA fund drives FAI team support National Free Right symposium activities significant Frank organizers Brainbusters group played important roles AMA activities especially during World War II years served AMA District IV Vice President 19471948 interesting note Franks significant almost invisible contribution free flight activity development stab-tilt concept controlling glide direction free flight models process has minimal effect power pattern important producing excellent flights earliest designs 1940 selection Charisma NEFS model year 1973he has added much hobby sport Len Purdy Len Purdy Oakwood Georgia takes great pride holding AMA number 129 original number obtained joined AIvIA year took over NAA its forerunner As 12-year-old became engrossed aeromodeling after winning first contest 1933 passion modeling evidenced through flying participation Contest Director fact instrumental formation clubs also responsible creating system selection Unites States FAI teams through use local competitions eam points select participants final Masters event Over years Len operated three different companies related model activities first established 1955 Ectron Products devoted manufacture RC escapements 1960 Ectron evolved Cobb Hobby Manufacturing Finally 1964 business moved Oakwood Georgia name became Lanier RC contribution Lanier RC hobby/sport cannot overemphasized Sensing potential modelers lacked skills desire build wished fly Len began producing line models now referred ARF Almost Ready Fly Between 1964 1978 almost 150000 models sold 16 different model types ability repair dinged wing continue contest demonstrated time again two occasions Lanier models used Jim Whitley Jim Kirkland win international events models being produced yet today under Lanier name after Len sold company 1980 Art Schroeder Art Schroeder Spring Hill Florida counts 62 years modeling activity life Beginning age 8 progressed through stages modeling activity before becoming involved RC 1952 became active pattern competitor 1960 continued through 1987 designs such Eyeball Migiball Eyelash published kitted Art held administrative positions throughout years both nationally internationally included such AMA activities District II Vice President Chairman AMA Scholarship Committee Aerospace Educators Council Contest Director international level served FAIJCIAM Youth Education Committee editor founder ClAM Flyer press liaison 1994 European Scale RC Championships Art perhaps best recognized additional prowess columnist variety publications including Model Airplane News Model Builder American Modeler foreign publications served editor Model Airplane News between 1970 1984 Air Age hook Giant Steps Over years served ad copywriter numerous modeling finns Additionally services employed consultant firms such MRC Cass Engineering J&J Span Aero Sig Top Flite found time write appear TV film Scaling Heights produced Ylies Radio Helsinki Finland serving flight demonstrator able pilot scale model Pius formation full-sized craft became first American fly American RC radio model Soviet Union 1979 George Steiner George Steiner Sacramento California stimulated develop modeling career saw Amelia Earhart take off famous ill-fated flight After few active years enthusiasm waned rekindled until 1965 discovered table full Comet Megow models flea market took him hobby shops discovered early simple electronic equipment Since vocation electronics soon became involved end reports 52 straight weekends crashed before finally achieving first non crash flight model flew away Becoming involved sailplanes devised simply constructed winch launching featured rolling pin Ford starter motor 1n1971 1972 using Graupner Cirrus took first place distance speed contests 1976 achieved level 4 LSF interest turned radio design development 1978 created programmable transmitter reversing rate switches Though provided boards several people built became deeply involved AMA activity 980s becoming Frequency Coordinator performing transmitter checking Nats joined Frequency Committee 1985 work committee has invaluable promoted concept purchasing checking equipment now use deeply involved testing necessary 80 channel frequency introduction has called consultant various frequency matters involving interference concerns articles have appeared regularly RC Modeler since 1974 1996 authored published book Z Radio Control Electronics Journal Georges pet phrase problem develops requiring Frequency Committee deliberation action No Problem does job Keith Storey Keith Storey AMA #9 Los Angeles California brings Hall Fame story model dedication importantly model promotion involved free flight gliders rubber powered models prior World War II competition career began first Nats 1946 1947 1949 placed first four control line speed event held Nats During East-West Challenge meet held St Louis Keith won various events set new AMA records Keith started First Speed Team 148 Model Aviation club 1946 group originated concept Team Race Goodyear look-alike designs later became prototype concept RC Pylon racing began selling concept pylon Eastern Midwestern modelers magazines pylon established event Nats 1957 Keith won three times Plans Gold Rush III published 1962 featured innovative ideas emphasizing among other things special bellcranks differential aileron travel 1953 Keith elected President AIvIA signaled change modeling life competitor administrative promotional concerns During 1950s became associated Disney Studios Burbank resulted serial theme TV segment Mickey Mouse Club program fourpart serial featured boy wanted airline pilot girl dreamed being stewardess Keith assisted producer Sterling Silliphant modeling aspects using FAST club members equipment Ultimately starting 1955 became Disneyland employee performer Tomorrow/and flying eight shows day seven days week job hiring crew setting routines announcing flying continued two years number other activities filled what little time left included performing helping club field acquisition such sites Sepulveda Basin Whittier Narrows Mile Square 70s suffered burn out However 1990 urge participate returned Storeys story continues Additional Inductees addition preceding thirteen members elected Hall Fame 1998 selection committee has voted include past AMA presidents roll date Keith Storey living past president already included list Additional Presidents now deceased year include AMA # 3 Edward Roberts AMA # 5 Everett Angus AMA # 8 Frank Bushey AAIA #15 Howard Johnson A/VIA #20 John Grigg Model Aviation Hall Fame Academy Model Aeronautics salute deserving individuals welcome contribution hobby/sport aeromodeling ing erving taining Joe Beshar Coordinator 198 Merritt Dr Oradell NJ 07649 Fax 201 261-0223 Tel 201 261-1281 members interested flying sites AMA Eying Site Program underway process establishing network volunteers serve means communicating geographic locations possible least state network will consist volunteers interested joining effort acquiring flying sites well preserving have will addressed Eying Site Assistance volunteers responsibility simply keep abreast going ons his/her area reading newspapers watching listening news along keeping touch whomever necessarypolitically socially etc matters conducive flying sites passing information Eying Site Coordinator clubs area Volunteers register Eying Site Coordinator above addressed search flying site volunteers ask everyone make membership aware task opportunity serve volunteer carrying message fellow members encouragement verbally inclusion publications high priority objective support future aeromodeling Club Prepared Alternate Flying Site William H Huebner President Lakeland Aeromodel Club Lakeland Aeromodel Club North Arlington NJ flew over 20 years site east town Hackensack Meadowlands excellent place fly seemingly good long-term prospects area used over-fly zone largest landfill sites north central New Jersey fell under control Hackensack Meadowlands Development Commission HMDC 1995 private firm contracted use open areas top landfill compost leaves collected surrounding communities commercial purposes 1996 HMDC agreed allow contractor erect building composted material could bagged rather truck out offsite facility flat area around flying site ideal building paved runway ready-made parking lot employees cars Lake/and asked leave hunt should noted northern New Jersey very densely populated areas already developed generally have topographical problems also prevent use much anything Members scoured surrounding communities large tracts open land whether commercial public privately held HMDC contacted determine whether other areas around landfill could used proved accessible National Parks Department contacted As part search effort very comprehensive written proposal document prepared Executive Committee comprised Edmund Manger President William Huebner Vice-president Angelo DeFilippo Secretary Victor Bock Treasurer clearly described hobby benefits hobby participants national organization clubs goals goals national organization demographics members safety issues former notable members potential benefits property owners flying site requirements proposal used potential site owners sell needs Rather quickly thank goodness efforts resulted obtaining permission build flying field small portion community recreation field/recycling center neighboring town Lyndhurst fact over-fly area under jurisdictional control same HMDC effectively guaranteeing no development land HMDC readily agreed letting club use airspace new site potential better old especially since no houses within miles likelihood less vehicular traffic under over-fly zone no stray dump trucks Onto parade however little rain falls new site means greater interaction town officials occasional presence sporting activities behind flying areas attendant kids around ah yes . opportunity nearby highway Wanting create improve paved runway old site adding intersecting runway crosswind landings membership used treasury two rounds assessments couple very generous benefactors raise funds Unforeseen delays business failure paving contractor additional work bury light poles planned town would interfere landing approach drove costs above financial resources available additional revenue raising ideas investigated including commercial loans loans members further assessments fundraisers grant proposals Former District II VP Joe Beshar member club strongly suggested raising financial problem national organization newly elected District II Vice-president Mr Wes De Coo contacted joined club monthly membership meeting get acquainted us organization found him genuinely interested fact joined us Holiday meeting actively participated festivities Wes suggested draft loan proposal AMA outlining situation financial dilemma specific need funding total comprised January1999 149 relatively small percentage overall expense describe site-plan demonstrate financial ability club repay loan Wes brought proposal Executive Committee AMA financial committee reviewed panposal offered club $600000 loan repaid low interest rate offer line proposed repayment schedule based dues anticipated new member enrollment over 18 months Since first time such endeavor did have homework prepare budget estimates project future revenues prepare present arguments monies needed Additionally Wes De Cou worked behind scenes lobby us AMA advocacy efforts truly commendable work really paid off very quick turnaround Club officers several members signed promissory note business Someone has take responsibility accountability yes liability repay loan Just remember being business-like made very easy AMA say YES Club membership dropped 110 less half two years transition reconstruction new flying site combined loss another smaller local clubs flying site has increased membership just over year 80% loan has repaid infidi time want thank AMA involved officers officials Wes De Cou Joe Beshar Matty Ruzzo Lyndhurst Public Works Department Paul Passamano Lyndhurst Parks Recreation Department mayor town council Lyndhurst course others numerous mention justice forgetting someone help support Finally clubs have demonstrated need funding have wonderful additional resource Contact Flying Site Assistance Coordinator Take time think through what need would use resources ability club repay make request AMA help found proposal worked very well provided AMA information show whys need money hows would repaid what projects money would used whos responsible officers members assure fiscal responsibility made like business proposition rather like kids asking Dad some money turn made easy AMA evaluate request see value loaning money return investment accountability funds Remember like bank loan club must able show adequate credit worthiness unlike dealing bank AMA understands what need want lastly expect AMA fund entire project club must shoulder substantial part cost directly will demonstrate greater local commitment project have excellent resource AMA now Joe Beshar recently assumed position flying Site Assistance Coordinator AMA would like extend sincere congratulations new position S Mike Stokes AMA Education Coordinator 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 As will last column Model Aviation have procrastinating would go about writing what say past year have enjoyed being Education Coordinator Academy Model Aeronautics involvement have meeting youth-oriented educators modelers across United States still feel have has received education grown experience personal thanks Joyce Hager Jay Mealy giving opportunity months column will ways just like ones before will deal what happening around country dedicated folks make hobby sport what today work young people will start another YES Youth Education Stipend grant recipient Again continuation existing program Minnesota Radio Control Soaring Society Bloomington Minnesota actually late getting request school year begun third September Congratulations MRCSS members wonderful work continuing Washburn High School Minneapolis October column reported Lake Orion Middle School Michigan received YES grant Harold Reuter mentor program recently sent letter included newspaper article progress program sort community involvement looking make public aware Academy Model Aeronautics members what they/we have offer Harold made point latest letter importance timing recognition main point being dont keep exploits yourself Let us know what doing might share pride entire membership Thanks Harold wish continued success best luck Lake Orion Middle School Dragon Fliers program recently conversation longtime friend actively engaged preservation military aviation history Dino Digiorgio man passion mission Dino founder World Miniature Warbird Association charter preservation military aviation history through Scale model aircraft As part charter group youth activity involvement issue past June Dino officiated organizations banquet presented 10year-old Paul Sitler cadet wings making him Junior Air Cadet World Miniature Warbird Association So young man recognition Turns out Paul started flying RC Giant Scale ripe old age 9 after two years sport-flying smaller stuff Paul dad Bill Sitler teamed up build Dick Sarpolus-designed Mustang Paul eye turns out dad own quick let young Paul burn up skies duo completed project time Paul fly Mustang Fall warbird meet Imlaystown NJ addition Paul flew Mustang two other meets last fall Paul later entered Mustang Junior Category 98 WRAM Westchester Radio Aero Modelers show took second place Pauls dream get involved Junior Cadet program turns 14 attend Air Force Academy day Air Force pilot Lofty goals anyone 10-year-old get impression will achieve past week received latest revision rules next years Science Olympiad competition courtesy Tom Sanders As have reported previously year first attempt Propellor Propulsion model airplane competition few ambiguities rules have cleaned up clarified 1999 copy rules contact Tom Sanders Midwest Products 800 348-3497 wrapping up month want take opportunity thank members AMA Education Committee have given unselfishly time talents Without commitment past year job would have impossible others have also helped educate past year Among Dick Baxter Bob McKay JJ Levine Alice Noble CAP Tom Sanders Charlie Bauer Ed McCollough Sandy Frank Dave Gish Chief Powell too name heartfelt thanks 150 Model Aviation Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 787-7454 Recently privileged babysit two granddaughters Just before dinner started discussing food what might eat meal Angie four year old very talkative asked Granddaddy know what cant eat breakfast response No what cant eat breakfast Angie said lunch dinner Now told four-year-old joke Speaking food too often free meal like cheese mouse getsit has trap attached Below schedules income expenses 1997 1996 Nats bottom lines indicate swing $20892 excess expenses over income 1996 $4462 excess income over expenses 1997 $25354 swing Having event Muncie saves lot money am sure know indoor events held Johnson City Tennessee careful Look expenses shows several items off-site event location causes Site rental officials travel expenses largest two Read enjoy THE ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS INC SCHEDULES OF NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP CONTEST REVENUE AND EXPENSES YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 311997 AND 1996 1997 Revenue Entry fees Trophy sponsorships Souvenir sales net Miscellaneous Amount Percent $ 32863 1503 5133 671 8 18% 37 128 17 1996 AmountPercent $ 44961 1250 630 JLZ4Z 925% 26 13 36 Expenses Planning meeting Officials fees travel lodging uniforms Staff expenses Trophies Cars trucks trailers Equipment rental other Contestant supplies Site rental Officials parties awards Supplies services other Telephone Miscellaneous .A2Ifl 1000 2458 6064 128 11547 487 1500 324 5290 67 4926 75 61 151 03 287 12 37 08 132 01 123 01 71 7384 17095 305 22096 417 6766 741 5050 577 5766 68 887 Excess deficiency revenue over expenses 1000 152 352 06 455 08 139 15 104 12 119 01 67 1430 $ 4462113%$ 20892430% Until Later ary1999 151 IConnecticut / Maine / Massachusetts / New Hampshire / Rhode Island / Vermont Don Krafft Vice President Duxbury MA 02331-1828 P0 Box 1828 781 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 AlIen Road Billerica MA 01 821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuffin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 031 06-1077 Richard Sherman 30 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1 223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1866 NEW ENGLAND SCALE MASTERS QUALIFIER Woodstock Airport Ct used first time event good location runway quite rough supposed have re-surfaced weather caused delays dune time understanding first five expert class qualified go Scale Masters held Ohio five Ray Labonte Tom Kosewski Ed Estabrook Lloyd Roberts James Russell Following some pictures event Model Aviation 4The Judges l-r Charlie Nelson Jim Parker Harvey Hjelm Chauncey Dance Richie Roberts Don Krafft Expert winner Ray Labonte receiving trophy Jim Sbrogna Lloyd Roberts 4th expert Lloyd flew Flybaby modeled after once owned Gus Deltwas dog Max Gus familiar sight contests New England Max usually close few airplanes lined up spectator viewing Mitch Buckley Junior entered mother made trophies EC Meeting Minutes Available complete copy approved minutes quarterly Executive Council meeting available AMA member request copy most-recently approved minutes will provided no charge Council meets quarterly minutes given meeting approved following meeting Additional copies minutes other meetings $5 shipping handling charge Requests may submitted AMA Administration telephone via fax writing telephone requests dial 765 287-1256 extension 201 210 fax requests use 765 741 0057 $10 minimum credit card orders General Skyfarer built Moe Gionfriddo about flown Harvey Thomasian CD Jim Sbrogna observes Nick Ziroli Jr Won Airtronics Radio • U kid [tilE 11 1Cb New Jersey/ New Vorkl Europe Wes De Cou Vice President 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1308 Phone 908 221-1666 Fax 908 221-9297 decou@idtnet Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hrghtstowo NJ 08525-4551 Roy Brown USAF APCENr CMR 485 000 eec APO AC 09703 VinceJoliano teeharrrrock Rd Recky Pt New Yew NY 11778 Ray Juschkus 59 Lioingotorr Street St domes NY 11780 James M Lewis P081 Ogdeoborg NY 13889-0081 Bob Mckay tOO W Edward St belay NJ 08830 Dave Matbewnon Boo 8t3 Cemillus NY t353t Tom Marray 31 voorhees Drive Booking Riden NJ 07820 Marlene Nibodem 407 Willow Street Lockyort NY t4094 Bill Poytbress 2 Hemlock Court Sougeeies NY t2477 Adam SaltIer 41 Perry Avenue Lethem NY 12110-2433 Tarry Tarrenoire tOt Smithield Dr Endicoft NY t3780-4329 Freqoency Coordinator Ion Seater 03 Airyon Dr Cowego County Airport Fulton NY t3089 3101 098-8003 Early July AVP Robert McKay longtime modelers Don Post Sal Cannizzo gave indoor R/C demonstration Somerset County 4-H Broken Props Club Coupled rubber-powered demo club got few months back kids now primed year-round flying activities Don Post showing 4-H club convert gym flying site pictures different events shown web site wwwamadistrictiiorg Check out Once again Im happy report articles have come field large numbers Ill use space month get caught up . AVP Marlene Nikodem comes word summer filled interesting flying events May Yes know long ago May Niagra County R/C Model Eying Club hosted second annual John Grigg Memorial Sailplane Contest John will recall past President AMA predecessor VP District II Jim Roller Bill Wegmen Pete Fiorentine finished 123 Unlimited class Roman Paryz Ill Wegman Roller came out 123 Standard class Bob McClure Radio Control Club Rochester RCCR submitted some pics contest web site Marlene CDd event Speaking RCCR hosted Ray Edmunds Memorial Air Show Fun Fly early June Im catching up event CDd Jeny Joseph saw 43 contestants bring 75 airplanes far away Saratoga Demonstration flights put combat flyers Jim Warner Rodney Boatman George Hartman Mike Daly glider demo handled Bill Wegman Don Ogren wowed crowd flying lawnmower RCCR wives treated everyone great meal after flying festivities late June five local RC clubs participated Niagra Air Show held Niagra Falls Air Base Navy Blue Angels big draw model aviation got significant amount attention Members Wings Rotors Brauer Aviators Hying Knights Aircrafters Niagra County R/C Model Hying Club spent hour day showing skills RC pilots addition 42 models displayed hangar space allotted model groups Over 200000 folks enjoyed show base commander impressed model display has already extended invitation participate show next year Demonstration aircraft Niagra Show Static display hangar Niagra Also June heard World Miniature Warbird Association product tireless efforts Dino Di Giorgin its first event WMWA accomplished following 98 pilots registered 168 aircraft 9 WWII pilots attendance honored event banquet including two original Tuskegee Airmen well 109G pilot 7 countries represented participating pilots Good spectator attendance great time attended highlights 11 year old Paul Sifter showing some old-timers really isnt too tough fly giant scale P 51 windy conditions . seven times expect see lot organization Paul Sifter preps P-S 1 WMWA meet Two Tuskegee Airmen take action WMWA meet Emil Cassanello Long Island comes word Scale Masters qualifier held August Im closing Skyhawks field Manorville Nick Ziroli Sr took 1st place P-38 Emil Cassanello Sal Urcivoli took 1st Team Scale Fokker EIII Ron Prestin Bob Allen placed 2nd 47 Thunderbolt P-47 done Col Francis Gabby Gabreskis colors Gabby lives Long Island attended meet Emils invitation Also attendance Me-I 09 pilot Gottfried Dulias Emil says Gabby Gottfried have lot common both Aces flew top fighter planes both crashlanded behind enemy lines prisoners war Gabby released war ended Gottfried spent three years after war before released stories tell ary1999 153 Associate Vice Presidents Don Ogren flying lawnmower Ohio Pennsylvania West Virginia Bob Brown Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 E-mail amadiii@penncom Associate Vice Presidents Mike earbee eset Calgary Coart Colorobos OH 43229-2008 etd 991-1643 David H Ellis 5261 DeW5 Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-12SS 304 77e-140e Nelsen Gould 1944 Idaho 5teet Allentown PA lel os-ears eta 797-ess John Hathaway 102 Woodrnnrn Drivn Nnw Stanton PA 15672-9449 412 925-32e6 Donald Klopp 637 Harnlton Coort Trappe PA 19426-2256 610 409-Or 29 Frank Nell 6042 Norwell Drioe Dayton OH 45449 937 435-9232 Matthew Turowaki RR93 Boo 294 Dogwood Drine Drown PA 18222 717 e22-0d35 Joseph S VIals5 1391 Cranbtook Orion PO Boo 951 Maomee OH 43537-3062 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Anenan Forty Fort PA t970d P5one 7t7 267-6970 Internal club problems Are group intelligent individuals focused enjoyment hobby bunch children squabbling over anything can think Over period several years clubs often meet demise because internal factions ruin Dont let happen club Stagnation within club breeds trouble What club doing future Are events activities planned Capitalize winter doldrums develop something positive Donrt wait until something needed build treasury Establish goals strive meet ALLIANCE BALSA BEES very worthwhile club activity provided report William Peel III secretary Alliance Balsa Bees late Spring Alliance Balsa Bees sponsored youth activity Cub Scouts local Pack 125 meeting over twenty scouts built own Sig Delta Dart club purchased AMA. first model airplane parents attendance Im sure fun brought Goldberg Eagle 63 use demonstrator aviation fundamentals portion project showed radio control unit worked effect would have flight also explained demonstrated Bernoullis Principle kids knew plane really flew Most scouts went away better understanding model full scale aviation Later same week invited come out club field Barber Airport first thing did trim out Darts done held mass launch moment air full Delta Darts laughter children Tom Erb put helicopter demonstration simply amazed kids father showed interest getting model helicopters talked Tom about information Next John Werne put aerobatic demonstration Solution X really got scouts attention got see big plane up close kids seen pictures models never seen fly pulled out trainer kids fly used Buddy-Box explained worked line chance fly formed quickly scout chance fly Most kids put death spiral some showed knack As put plane away overheard some fathers say would take down U-control models hanging ceilings fly Summer feel can get just kid father interested hobby work effort put out well worth see Im also Contest Director father two sons have started flying year personally invited come out Nite-fly Big-Plane Fly have open door policy junior wanting learn fly same afternoon Forrest Barber opened up airport scouts gave hour long tour hangers showing different types airplanes scouts eating snack sky divers local jump school landing big X front kids loss local flying fields community involvement almost must have seen several clubs lose fields because lack communication Most people see hobby just noise After visit parents both sides left better impression other club hearing some grumbling about noise have open house type fly-in invite public Invite fly buddy-box system will surprised response will get Probably best way show interest public involve kids Sponsor youth group either church scouting will automatically involve parents effort put forth now may just save field later down road Thanks fine report Mr Peel Im sure Alliance Balsa Bees will see benefit Model Aviation est Barber shows flight controls gyrocopter TEST SI John Peel Aeronca Champ wing rib Mass launch Delta Darts William Peel Ill scouts fly buddy-box Delaware / District Columbia / Maryland /North Carolina/ Virginia Chuck Foreman Vice President 412 Pine Cone Ct Kill Devil Hill NC 27948 Phone 252 441-5855 Fax 252 441-6554 cforeman@modelaircraftorg Associate Vice Presidents George Abbott 8712 Weatlake 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 E-Mail moultona@mindspringcom Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Ave Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Home Phone 540 943-1684 E-Mail flyrrs@cfwcom John Stare 826 Marl Pit Rd Middletown DE 19709 Home Phone 302 376-7154 E-Mail vrcs38@aolcom Bliss Teague 625 5th Ave SW Hickory North Carolina 28602 Home Phone 828 324-2164 Office Phone 828 733-9228 E-Mail blissteague@conninccom Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 910 488-5986 Lots input column month way photographs think can get lets give try first photo shows some cubs entered Central Carolina RC Modelers first annual Cub Day July 18th 1998 photo sent Bob Babura AVP Maryland shows two participants Indian Creek Youth Aviation program adjusting models engine Notice proper safety procedure flight preparation photo taken Skyline Flyers R/C Club field shows Jack Fetters Miss Fortune X OS 10 powered RIC free flight Jack member Northern Virginia RIC Club L photo shows Jack Lewis latest creation Dewoitine D 520 1/12 scale 704 combat ship Chuck Foreman next two photographs taken Triangle Skymasters 4th July Celebration first shows some planes brought celebration Bill Mitchell David Miller get Bills Magician ready flight Hampton Roads R/C Club members provide second annual air show local elementary school Lots kids having fun school principal John Sammons turn buddy box last photo shows what like Take kid flying Dewey Mann teaching William Crosseup art using buddy box Thats month like last photograph shows Go take kid flying ary1999 155 • kid [ au 1 1 Alabama / Florida / Georgia / Mississippi / Puerto Rico / South Carolina/Tennessee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Phone 12051322-2127 FAX 205 252-2654 E-mail iemcneill@junocom WEB-PAGE hsp//wwwscotlnet/ama Associate Vice Presidents Roe Chidgey 3713 Pompano Or. Pensacola FL 32514 Wilhelmlna Chihasa 2826 Arhor Plane Knoxville TN 37917 John G Cooper 4788 Cloister Cvoe Memphis TN 35118 James Alnis 5426 Meiwood Orive Jackson MS 39211 Michael Gregory 305 Rockmont Rd Greenville SC 29615 William T Haywood 4 Rohis Circie Pole AL 36530 Karl Hansel 383 Briarwood 842 Merioian MS 39305 Louise lao 296 Huntridge Wap Winteispriegs FL 32708 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornien N Charleolon SC 29405 Chris Joiner PG Evo 4469 Columbus GA 31804-0468 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Pueblo Pass Aeniston AL 36206 George Perryman 3644 Lake Smprna GA 30082 Clifford Scholefield 4138 NW 33rd Place Gainesville PL 32606 Melds Sires 781 Snaidman Rd Aiken SC 28803 Frank Tiano 10300 Estaxcia Lane West Palm Beach PL 33414 Ward Van Dazer 3604 N River Rd Gainesville GA 30506 Lee Wehater 1505 Sycamore Maschnster TN 37300 Joseph Micalizzi HC 866 Boo 10397 Fajardn Puerto Rico 00738 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fields 183W Slrickiand Rd Interlachno FL 32148 Phvee 18041 684-2517 RC Contest Coordinator Kenneth Blackwell 207 W Sanacreek Rd Enterprise AL 36330 Phnve l33l 347-4721 Display Coordinator Russell Mobely 5636 Wsvdvaiiep Rd NE Thomson GA 30824 Phone 17061 h87-9783 Computer Science Technology Espert Tom Rhodes 9 New York Blvd Beverip Hills FL 34488 Phene 13521 527-0674 13521 795-2362 West Ala Aero-Modelers Club President Joe Robinson invited 2nd Annual Fly showed up 70 airplanes flown Joe also Tuscaloosa City Engineer everybody obeys 2000 spectators Wait minute children running picture above? man apparently chasing them? running from? Are escaping? serious necessary can call out entire West Alabama Aero-Modelers Club Northport City Police Dept Alabama National Guard children may need help WEST ALA AERO Club spends great deal time teaching young flyers above Jeff Gracer Club Pres Joe Robinson Scott Barron Lee Markham transmitter nice club Mississippi Coast RC Club President Charles Cox serious heart surgery TAILDRAGGERrrClub Newsletter Editor Jim Fields reported Charles came home came down staph infection go back hospital again looked up staph dictionary shun staphylococcus Gram-positive spherical parasitic bacteria causing infection etc Charles behalf everybody District want get well immediately havent got time hospital heart infection stuff club needs District needs want better report next month Frank Hodson 11283 Chelsia Lane Hampton Georgia 30228 wants C02 competitor District V contact him regarding AMA rules changes Frank means business want meet Americas top News-letter Editors Ed Rouisse left standing Club Treasurer George Walker Both belong Clearwater Florida Pinellas Eying Club would like say thanks Ed No detailsjust thanks! Steve Motley Publicity Chairman famous Remote Control Assn Central Florida RCACF writes June 24 entertained kids Elks Childrens Hospital Umatilla Ha fed hotdogs sodas chance fly TrainerPlane hot day children fun Above pix L-R front Timothy Dodgen Rene Rodriguez Patrick Graham Trakeya Robinson Rafael Jimenez Matthew Turner L-R rear Christy Newcomb Mike Polk Evelene Parker Adam Bariaug Mary Johnston Latoya Monroe Sasha Cooper Also Ida Gordy Keith Welte Carla Williams Kendra McCray Roger Marshall Sec/Treas Kershaw County flyers Camden South Carolina writes second year operation Kershaw County Science Park want share success readers Roger has enclosed snap magnificent superimposed over landfill below new shelter members good show Roger. fine Associate Vice Presidents Mr Ward Van Duzer has himself recently successfully survived serious surgery back action full blast Ward also mailed 98 NATS Precision Aerobatics winners District V L-R above Dondi Garrison winner Senior Precision Aerobatics Paul Walker winner Open PA Kevin Stewart Rock Hill SC Kevin won Junior Very impressive wins News Flash have just acquired stack Websters Medical Dictionarys first half book words second half First Aid Guide Controlling bleedingbandaging cardiopulmonary resuscitation treating cuts burns like live Dist V write Ill mail pay postage Everybody needs first-aid advice Something else New Club Presidents will take over soon have stack Roberts Rules Order Free also Let know want either both back Tuscaloosa Fly-In mystery has deepened See picture below What child far left running fiercely What has frightened him? What other children plucking up out ground? Are picking up worms out earth? Perhaps some gold pieces have fallen sky What answer enigma? mystery mystery running little children Next month next issue Model Aviation magazine will have ANSWERS membership about expire sure renew immediately go news stands next month buy next copy Model Aviation mag Dont miss next issue Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents Illinois John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Parenti 1920 Buckingham Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Warden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indiana Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Bussell 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 -31 06 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Boa 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 MO 64086 816 524-7307 Frequency Coordinator Cal Orr RR 1 Boa 1238 Higgineville MO 64037 660 584-6284 Fan 660 584-6285 Webmaster Gary Parenti 11001 Martindale Dr Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 531-9556 hflpilwwwcsamiitedu/amadist6/indeshtm OPPORTUNITY Jerry Worden R/C contest coordinator except soaring asked replaced has done outstanding job last several years now need new coordinator interested give Jeny call phone number e-mail address can found District VI Web page listed above after speaking him interested send letter MERRILL VILLE IN Club #2991 Deep River R/C Flying Club held mall show promote hobby over 50 planes display club also signed up 90 demonstration flight individual signed up contacted date set intro-flight Picture shows display mall PLAINFIELD IN Club #298 Screaming Eagles RC Inc 26 flyers seven states participate Fifth Annual Eagles Pattern contest held club field 1st Place Novice Jeff Hughes 1st Place Sportsman Dae Kim first picture below 1st Place Advanced John Ford 1st Place Masters Jeff Aranyos 1st Place FAI Geoff Combs Next have part flight line Steve Ragsdale co-CD provided information photos BOWLING GREEN KY Club #1158 Southern Ky Model Aero Club club 60 some members owns its flying field has 50 500 foot runway Last May fly-in attracted 80 pilots five states Photo 1 shows some aircraft pilots families sitting shade enjoying flying Photo 2 shows Greg Garrison 1/2 scale Laser 200 local TV station taped quite bit meet shown channel 13 twice evening Ernie Iversen sent pictures information PERU IN Club 281 Mississinewa Sky Hawks received invitation display Grissom Air Reserve Base annual air show club put together display 20 some aircraft Claims show state 150000 people attended Club members lost count spoke Carl Moon supplied pictures information will note pictures club put display near C-47 smart modelers know find shade first picture Carl himself second L R has Bill Timberman Ron Lowe Bud Wallick Steve Eagle Howard Martz ANDERSON IN Delbert Leisure Jr sent couple pictures Ju-88 A-4 partially finished state Power will two ST 75 Should weigh about 15 pounds ary1999 157 Iowa / Michigan / Minnesota / Wisconsin Dave Gish Vice President 5435 St Hwy 99 Wapello IA 52653 Tel 319 766-2202 Fax 319 766-4038 Email goflyl @lisconet 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 Thomas 0 Lazar 435 Hubbell St Marshall WI 53559-9409 Andy Lowe 9557 Crosley Redford Ml 46239 Tel 313 534-6650 E-mail andyd7@electrodynamcom Bill Millar 712 Grand Ave Petoskey Ml 49770 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindstrom MN 55045 Mike Zingery 6496 5 Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Al Schwartz 2787 Fernwood Roseville MN 55113 Ph 612633-2286 East Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Ph 810486-4800 OOPS Correction required Wayne Yeager quit pylon board member Dist VII contest coordinator Also Jean Lasik has resigned AVPs MI will moving Florida will replaced Andy Lowe Livonia Mi now can contacted 734-422-5420 about Andy will follow later Back July Ribcrackers around Farmington Hills MI area held annual airshow great except certain biplane got little busted up personal thanks club members hospitality shown wife Several kids got chance take turn controls takes lot people put good flight line control shown event like oneduring entire show Thunderbirds RC club Kalamazoo MI held 4th Annual Open House spring 1998 flight demos pretty much dedicate whole weekend introducing hobby public Using buddy system fly about 50 60 people adults kids Left student Todd Anderson right student Jim Landon young man Tiger 60 Andrew Gideon youngest club member eleven has flying own 3 years An open invitation exists AMA members fly Thunderbirds field anytime theyre Kalamazoo area 158 Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents crowd turned out both days largest have seen Associate Vice Presidents 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 Valley View Suite 4 Farmers Branch TX 75234 972 241-8492 South Gene Kent 2811 Cork Cove San Antonio TX 78230 210 308-8043 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 817 467-9211 During 1998 first year representing modelers AMA District VIII Executive Council Academy have traveled thousands miles visiting events flying sites clubs hobby stores variety modeling activities throughout five state region district now reflect perspective could seen someone views broad expanse range what aircraft modeling region No matter much differ type modeling doing given date changes throughout ones life modelingeven killer competitors sport beginners taking lessons needing assistance first like other like others Having attended 1998 Nationals Gathering Eagles II SAM Champs Weatherford TX Swap Meet last weekend March September semi annually Memorial service DFW airport lifelong volunteer Academy AMA member Mr Ed Turner can unequivocally state person has experienced joy fulfillment excitement creating flying model airplanes has experiences transcend could have otherwise participate construction flying model aircraft no matter much differ types models construct enjoy similar another non-modeling individual Aeromodelers truly unique persons AMA glue bonds modelers together Hopefully oppressive heat has surrounded AMA District VIII remissionreports have come attendance both sanctioned events model flying general has affected decreased record temperatures May 1999 bring better conditions being outside flying models recognize fellow modeler AMA member Over Internet RAtwood407@AOLcom reports availability quality four-color AMA logo plastic name identification badge displays red white blue AMA wings logo members AMA No name chartered club affiliation city state residents worn visit another club/flying site modeling activity identifies member being type people plastic badge may equally worn cap shirt pocket states easy means identify individual being AMA member member given charter club ordered identification tags found well worth cost $400 information about identification tags directly contact manufacturer w Engraving ox 862 Jenks Oklahoma 74037 Another product identifies modelers another will soon available through AMA distribution channels Muncie IN AMA logo printed high-quality windsocks 15 knot aviation quality will available contacting Supply Service department AMA will reasonably priced almost necessity flying field introduced manufacture wind socks AMA hopefully will see flying throughout district photos members models Monthly photographs can possibly included page come will attempt reserve space possible keep up action modeling District VIII consult Web site numerous photographs developing programs district seen free video lending library growing tremendously Additionally listing instructor pilots district shown consult following regular basis updated continuously wwwAMA-Dist-8 org AMA glue bonds modelers together PS newest branches aeromodeling Radio Control Combat American Scale Dogfighters Association has formed coordinate activities information about AMA event No 704 2scale Combat information write ASDA 20300 Lochmoor Harper Woods MI 48225 wwwscalecombatcom Flying Fun Fellowship Sandy Frank ary1999 159 AMA Dist VIII RC Combat team championship decided July 5 Waco TX middle age crazy team Fort Worth Thunderbirds outscored 23 contestants Upper left Jerry Bradley right Ray Thompson lower right Hippie Hobbies Unlimited owner also won firstplace overall flying Joe Butler Special lower left unnamed mechanic Larry Weddle Kingsland Ar Camden Aircraft Modelers fun fly Fred Hill local hobby store owner instructing youngsters about becoming modelers Time well spent thank Fred New Mexico scale association scale fly-in 34 entrants Colorado Arizona New Mexico look event last weekend June 1999 midday walk planes featured 80 model aircraft photo CD Pat Tritle Albuquerque NM 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 8027 W 81St Circle Arvada CO 80005 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Mike Weidner 6535 Foxdale Circle Colorado Springs CO 80919-1 788 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News South Dakota 61 Years Modeling John Donovan interest modeling started 1936 nine years old time candy bars came out balsa glider attached collected until fleet time lived farm climbed top windmill flew also made orange crate models whittled props As went town would hold out car window make props spin 1939 moved Ireton Iowa classmates building balsa stick planes covering tissue built together sometime separated WWII both went service later married moved Sioux Falls started flying U Control 1960 ten other modelers started Flying Eagles Model Club started city wide campaign find model port finally granted space fair grounds built 4 flying circles 1 gas powered car circle After club members spent week year fair flying entertain spectators ended 1979 fair grounds expanded make room next 3 years held craft hobby model plane shows fair mini-tractor pulls helped promote modeling area 10 years Flying Eagles known Flying Eagles Junior Optimist Club backing adult High Noon Optimist Club work youth club received Optimist year award. 1960 started hobby shop known Donovans Hobby Center supply modelers needs has expanded later became known Donovans Hobby Craft Scuba Center Inc 60s held model building classes store get young people started modeling also held classes YMCA 1970 leased field opened own RC model port organized club called private Field RC Club helped start Lake Area Model Club Watertown So Dak sanctioned 2 contests city Watertown gave appreciation plaque Classes held Sioux Falls Public Library teaching young people build Delta Darts years have planes display library Several parades have allowed taxi RC planes time pulling trailer behind something interest fit parade day Several times went other towns put air shows Mitchell Prop Busters Club projects helped start first model show area held YMCA 1968 3 years later needed room went Western Mall hold show filled hail space 1978 moved show Empire Mall 150 people registered 250 models entered 1972 held banquet before show Cliff Weirich guest speaker 75 Stan Chilton President ALMA Johnnie Clemens attended district AIVIA meeting SD Nebr Kan Wyo held time As retail member Hobby Industry Ass asked serve board directors 1974 1977 1978-19791 served chairman retailers section shows opportunity meet executive director AMA John Worth Johnnie Clemens help plan modeling area Some clubs helped start Flying Eagles Model Club Mitchell Prop Busters Brookings Barn Stormers Private Field Fliers Lake Area Modelers Sioux Falls Rcers Donovans RC Club So Dak have sanctioned about 50 AIVIA contests having Junior Events doing could have done help familywife Betty daughter Becky Like sponsoring ball club sponsor airplane club past 26 years have found model port teaching new club members fly spending hours heated double garage teaching modelers build occasionally repairing has gone astray age 701 look back life feel really did make difference As result years service John awarded AMAs Superior Service Award Apr 20 97 Marshall Minnesota Model Plane Show News Nebraska HiFlyers Model Airplane Club Grand Island Nebraska hosted 6th Annual FunFly Open-House July 12 1998 Club field 1221 South Shady Bend Road provided excellent site days flying 33 registered pilots Models sizes types present smaller trainers vintage old-timers racers biplanes quarter-scale aircraft organized events included scheduled candy drop kids full scale paraplane piloted Jason Luebbe AT-6 ten lap demonstration race As always HiFlyers extend invitation AMA members crossing Nebraska stop visit fly field located east side Grand Island t left John Anderson #1 son Henry Coons Both GI HiFlyers Both holding homebuilt Baby Aces 4Gary Sandsted yers Sec-Treas 3127 Brentwood Blvd Grand Island Ne 68801 160 Model Aviation eeting Minutes 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 AIvIA Administration telephone via fax writing telephone requests dial 765 287-1256 extension 201 210 fax requests use 765 7410057 $10 minimum credit card orders U] F-i 11 rem mu i i] t m Arizona / California / Hawaii Guam / Nevada / Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone/Fax 602 728-9400 E-mail nchh @ptimenetcom http//wama-1 Ocom/ama Glenn Carter Walnut Creek California 510 933-2086 Michael Harrington Kaneohe Hawaii 808 239-6682 Gary Hover Visalia California 209747-0287 Kal Jensen Reno Nevada 702 329-6430 John Krohn Whittier California 310 692-4177 Bob Reynolds Tucson Arizona 520 296-8183 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner Sacramento California 916 362-1962 See Iaat monttia column additional AVPa Coordinatora Jerry Kitchen Salt Lake City powers up quarter scale Corsair preparation mid-day flight demonstration NURCAC annual Flyin Jerry provided breath taking flight demonstration crowd spectators modeling enthusiasts Trailed plume air show smoke Jerrys Corsair backdropped against clear blue Utah sky brings Corsair down runway low inverted pass Boyd Newman Vice President Northern Utah Radio Control Aircraft Club did honors announcing mid-day air show flight demonstration clubs annual summer Fly-in July 10-12 event conducted clubs gorgeous flying site just west Ogden UT edge Great Salt Lake years Fly-in included such notables Associate Vice Presidents Dan Johnson Kent Nogi flew BVM Bandit providing very impressive demonstration turbine powered RC flight attended Soar Utah 95 Im sure remember great slope soaring conditions fantastic soaring event Well take memory add huge variety slope soaring aircraft dozens soaring enthusiasts having wonderful time premier slope soaring sites youve got Soar Utah 98 event conducted during Labor Day weekend Sep 5-7 Point Mountain Point Mountain natural sand peninsula between Salt Lake Utah valleys incredible soaring site Soar Utah 98 CD Tom Hoopes gets few minutes edge slope during short break event activities foamy P-Si light weight foam constructed gliders traversed slope Soar Utah 98 thanks members Utah Soaring Association great event outline Elk head above Mormon Lake Lodge sign depicts rustic setting Arizona Model Pilots Societys annual Mormon Lake Fly-in cool northern Arizona pines south Flagstaff years fly-in organized Rick Cathy Power conducted Aug 14-16 included BBQ dinner entertainment wonderful opportunity enjoy clear mountain air company friends fellow modelers AMPS President Frank Jackson made sure everyone got chance fly allowed modeler turn flying community Cub Always looking little stick time took Frank up offer though few tense moments meandered down runway eventually mastered challenge flying 8000 feet density altitude Thanks Frank AMPS special thanks Rick Cathy putting fantastic event Members Arizona Model Pilots Sun Valley flyers take break flying look youngsters saddle up short trail ride through Coconino Forest Horseback riding just family activities available Mormon Lake providing variety entertainment entire family Till next time. Keepem safe Keepernflyn ary1999 161 •]FIiI[s~1E 1 1 iSI 1 m Alaska Idaho / Montana/ Oregon / Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Poriland OR 97213-0090 503 234-4439 EMAIL vpxi@pacifiercom Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 26405 SE 160th St Issaquah WA 98027 Al Culver Boa 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkinson 319 Yellowstone Billings MT 59101 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 96684 Reeves Lippincolt 4400 Gray Wolt Dr Wasilla AK 99654 Mike Hazel 1073 Windemere Dr NW Salem OR 97304 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Boa 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Snser 761 Lillooet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411 154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Get reservations Puyallup EXPO its time package Mount Rainier R/C Society 99 99 show Feb 6-7 information about 19th Annual running fine show has mailed clubs havent heard packet available talk club contact fortunate have well done well regarded show go dont support going lose very important part hobby using Internet Bill Bender established fine web site http /home att netlw bender/expo/nwexpo html covering EXPO information major change will no fee entering models static display Hopefully will increase numbers fine aircraft display dont bring out beauty built let us enjoy Bill Smith will conduct scheduling meeting 2 pm Saturday Bill asks CDs get plans contests early before meeting way major conflicts will ironed out advance now place read AMA Dist XI schedule Bill wrote Boeing Hawks have new Web Site have worked Mike McNamee Hawks include District XI RC Contest schedule particular schedule covers September thru December 1998 will try include 1999 events accrue primarily month January Its first class site Mike deserves lot credit can find Hawks site http/www brigadooncom/hawks Al Munger Editor Olympic R/C Association aka ORCA newsletter sent some photos news about ORCA inaugural fun fly July 18 Tod Anderson about get landing points ORCAs field Port Gamble WA site formerly use R/C flying John Castleman President ORCA negotiated lease Olympic Resources Management use historic mill site land previously used chip storage last spring 74 x 350 ft grass strip developed site club has 24 members growing Any flyers interested using field should contact John Castleman 360-779-4828 John Castleman gets 1st place award CD Harold Frombach ORCA field less restored mill town Port Gamble WA National Historic Site dates 1853 General Store has great Deli hungry pilots Appreciation credit due Mr Larry Smith ORM valued assistance lease negotiations past spring record wet Oregon Graham Hicks took photo field near La Grande Looking west across Lake Bushpilots La Grande Scale Rally held Aug 14-15-16 same site next photo Gene La Fond shows same general area sans water Gene Wenatchee WA admires 1st place Sportsman prize Nieuport 11 kit donated Proctor Enterprises Lynn Hendry competed provided some info about La Grande Scale Rally excellent event hosted Grande Ronde Bush Pilots Graham Hicks CD weather 27 contestants great Bush Pilots putting First Official US Scale Masters Regional well organized Courtright Field top shape Sat Bush Pilots put another famous steak dinners entire weekend outstanding well organized event truly friendly atmosphere AVP Al Culver remains F2G Corsair First engine problems CD Graham Hicks used radio control traffic two flight lines May Holiday Season best ever families Model Aviation *
Edition: Model Aviation - 1999/01
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ws View HQ See Page 176 Hall Fame Inductees year 1998 special year Model Aviation Hall Fame Typically five individuals inducted However Year Pioneer climaxed special event held September thirteen deserving modelers added rolls Normally selection committee consists nine AMA Presidents year committee expanded adding Leader Member selected 11 AMA districts Selection Hall Fame honor based service Academy modeling aviation general will discover individuals represent facet hobby/sport including competition administrative support industry thirteen brief biographies follow represent combined total 974 years modeling experience Bob Aberle Bob Aberle Hauppauge New York has enjoyed productive modeling career variety hobby/sport disciplines started 1951 local regional free flight contests now competes RC electric old timer events 28 years has written Flying Models Magazine Included some 2000 pages published material 30 RC designs subjects include designs sport scale racers old-timers etc Numerous articles also graced byline 1985 Bob penned book named Clean QuietA Guide Electric Model Flights publication recognized world wide definitive handbook beginner fast expanding part hobby/sport co-founder Modelair-Tech company dedicated advancement electric powered flight 1980 1983 Bob served chairman AMA Frequency Committee During very important period spearheaded effort led present frequency assignments FCC hoursmany frustrationsmany trips Washington filled time frame cases sheer will determination brought about changes advanced Frequency Committee continues serve Frequency Committee today service has received Howard McEntee award AMA Fellowship Award AMA Distinguished Service Award Bob organized Silent Electric Flyers Long Island Vice President R/C Squadron Jack Albrecht Jack Albrecht Fairfield California began modeling career age 9 San Francisco Using money saved magazine route purchased unassembled Bunch Mighty Midget engine high school 1943 set control line speed records 100-mph range enlisted Army 1944 served South Pacific area Following Army service 1944-1946 continued winning says control line speed Jack attended college studying radio engineering As Army reservist served Korea Following service Jack returned California area became involved radio control 1950s After constructing first hand-held reed system designed Alex Schneider Ed Rockwood Jack began experimenting various other types equipment included up coming digital proportional units such Digicom designed manufactured Don Mathes Doug Spreng over 20 years Jack served member hobby industry association Kraft Systems continued until ceased produce equipment became Customer Relations Manager Airtronics Inc remained until recent retirement 1982 member Frequency Committee Jack assigned task writing staffing plan orderly phase-in 50 aircraft 30 surface frequencies Additionally became responsibility present plan industry still serving AMAs Frequency Committee Jack elected DCRC Club Hall Fame 1975 awarded AMA Distinguished Service Award 1992 added Vintage RC Societys Hall Fame 1994 George Buso George Buso Hyde Park New York has enjoyed aeromodeling almost 65 years early 1930s saw construction Korda type rubber models hand-launched gliders flying contests Syracuse New York area During Navy duty 1946 married high school sweetheart helped chase free flight models 1947 began work control line models designing building Hellcat attended college Having no help him learn fly CL taught himself Ultimately organized club Delhi New York 1952 George made acquaintance Ed Lorenz began experimenting RC ultimately led flying patteru model designed called Configuration III Scale next challenge qualified World Championships did compete lost model five days before event George has very much involved international scale competition scene has served ajudge team manager contest director numerous occasions very important responsibility serving AIVIA s FAI voting delegate 6 years 25 years George produced managed unique Rhinebeck Jamboree event two AMA Superior Service Awards achievement also AMA Fellow having received award 1996 Additional activities included serving Radio Control Contest Board organizing IBM Radio Control Model Club assisting planning Celebration Eagles held 1996 George served years Associate Vice President District II Maxey Hester Maxey Hester Montezuma Iowa brings Hall Fame long history competition activity industry involvement As teenager built flew scores rubberpowered free flight models However World War II interrupted modeling career joined Navy age 17 Following war started both family business finish carpenter Des Moines Iowa until 1953 returned modeling flying control line 1954 discovered RC using single 146 Model Aviation emy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 channel system designed E Paul Johnson 1958 moved reeds flew until 1965 switched proportional Between 1954 1987 flew hundreds local regional national international events both pattern pylon scale competition credentials include 2nd 3rdand 4th place finishes F4C Scale World Championships list national wins far too lengthy list Maxeys list designs includes over dozen scale pattern sport pylon models Zlin Akroat Ryan STA Komet Citabria few number can still found competition circuit today Maxey served contest director both locally nationally charter member first president Des Moines Modelaires RC Club charter member NMPRA 1967 Maxey became plant manager Sig Manufacturing Co Inc Following death Glen Sigafoose companys founder became Vice President always has hands manager very much involved companys operations active air show pilot full scale circuit along wife Hazel fly Sig air force some seven aircraft include three famous Spacewalkers Maxey very active flying youngsters EAA Young Eagles Program Joe Kovel Joe Kovel Woodhaven New York can boast 72 years model flying competition flying days began 1934 both local national events continues fly today RC version very famous 1935 KG Kovel-Grant free flight design Joe has honor having elected Society Antique Modelers SAM Hall Fame During early years model development Joe fortunate able work fly famous pioneer hobby/sport include Charles Hampson Grant Bill Brown Joe published articles Model Airplane News covered wide range subjects including construction various models propellers gas models wing airfoil sections latter included entitled Grant Wing Sections Purpose During course long partnership Joe built number models Grant began 1934 first Patent Model featuring wing segment three flap components activation mechanism recent activity 1988 refurbishing second version Patent Model Joe spent working life aviation Included jobs Sikorsky Aircraft Serversky Aircraft Brewster Aero Corporation B&H Aircraft Edo Aircraft Along way served Navy Squantum Naval Air Station Weymouth Naval Air Station After discharge participated maintenance work aircraft Floyd Bennett Field weekend warriors Vernon Krehbiel Vernon Krebbiel Williamsville New York can recognized through initials VK famous VK Model Aircraft Company initial interest models spurred 1927 Scripps Howard newspaper column entitled Build Fly Model Airplanes led Vein producing scale models Spad Nieuport Polish fighter 1929 advent Model Airplane News provided new source information Coupled creation long relationship Howard McEntee Vein began produce rubber powered flying models scaled up three views found MAN Veins first gas job Flying Quaker powered GHQ engine predictably didnt run replaced Baby Cyclone Model B engine remained possession until recent death true believer theories CH Grant Vein incorporated ideas models designed success events testifies skills After stint Air Force returned family business 1947 married Shirley Freiheit proved motivational inspiration VK Model Aircraft company still flying control line free flight bitten RC bug 1960 Shirley decided create VK line models company soon burst seams shop behind home moved Akron New York spacious surroundings Through Shirleys insistence company concentrated classic scale designs since would never go out date still produced Lew Proctor models today Vern received Cole Palen Achievement Award Rhinebeck work spent years lecture circuit events such Toledo DC R/C conferences Austin Leftwich Austin Leftwich Richmond Virginia brings 65 years modeling background Hall Fame joined AMA 1938 became Contest director 1939 interest spans rubber free flight gas free flight control line RC pattern pylon sailplanes helicopters 1941 obtained Amateur radio operators license order experiment radio control Using homemade copy Good Brothers system flew modified Super Buccaneer Austins competition record spans period 1939 1974 1952 competed member United States World Championship Wakefield team Helsinki Finland holds records variety disciplines national level pylon record model Delta Two resides AMA museum addition Austin set FAI RC sailplane altitude record 1962 1968 set FAI Hydroplane Closed Circuit Distance record Lake Meade York Pennsylvania Austin wrote technical articles Air Trails magazine well material plans Model Builder participated design improvement testing Controlaire Blue Max radio system instrumental developing use nylon bolts wing attachment Over years Austin has served Contest Director number events organizer charter member Richmond Model Club Richmond Area Model Control Club 1958 1985 until 1996 participated member Special Events Contest Board Jerry Nelson Jerry Nelson Hillsboro Oregon youngster age 59 has modeling half century holds private pilots license glider instrument rating also holds A&P Amateur Radio Technician license first place control line precision aerobatics win age 12 Jerry went compete pattern pylon sailplanes scale has designed over 50 RC models Two notable achievements involved developing first fiberglass RC model KA6E sailplane wing span 12 feet Recently created fully aerobatic aluminum 100-inch RC model Currently operates Nelson Aircraft company supplies variety modeling materials Jerry has very active administrative standpoint past RC Contest Board Chairman Over 25 years ago started 40 sized Formula MNPRA racing associations Jerry also introduced turn around pattern event biplanes started IMAC Scale aerobatic pattern association US team member 1963 1965 FAI F3A Aerohatic World Championship competition 1977 served Jury member FAI event Springfield Ohio three occasions Jeny served contest Director famous Tournament Champions Las Vegas Jerry has written numerous articles published plans national international magazines given AMA Distinguished Service Award 1967 recipient Howard McEntee award Currently member Canby Dusters RC club district director IMAA William Netzeband William Netzeband Murrieta California holds commanding position control line community competition wins occurred Navy Carrier Precision Aerobatics Stunt events designs spanned other types models well unique innovative design featured virtually model publication has existed articles features spanned period 1951 1978 Flying wing designs Scared Kitten Fierce Arrow Humbug etc tended change thinking about model design January1999 147 flying featured technical writing Bill served contest event director number national events also organized Double Cola Model Airplane Club 1953 Joplin Model Airplane Club 1958 Significant contributions industry resulted following Bills being hired Testors Corporation 1959 remained company until retired during tenure took highest priority design produce ready fly models average 10-year-old could successfully fly result program produced high level exposure hobby/sport Over years Bill member some 10 different clubs served officer positions well newsletter editor during management activities 1958 national Control Line Stunt event developed elimination system still used National International competition today Frank Parmenter Frank Parmenter Georgetown Texas joined AMA 1939 during year won first large contest prize $5000 large sum time four occasions member FAI World Championship Wakefield team Additionally attended other championships supporter assisted team members participated PAl power Wakefield selection contests 1953 through 1986 Frank recognized able ambassador aeromodeling whether competitor supporter position NACA later NASA also afforded additional opportunity serve outstanding influence Along holding number National records served Contest Director large events contributions AMA fund drives FAI team support National Free Right symposium activities significant Frank organizers Brainbusters group played important roles AMA activities especially during World War II years served AMA District IV Vice President 19471948 interesting note Franks significant almost invisible contribution free flight activity development stab-tilt concept controlling glide direction free flight models process has minimal effect power pattern important producing excellent flights earliest designs 1940 selection Charisma NEFS model year 1973he has added much hobby sport Len Purdy Len Purdy Oakwood Georgia takes great pride holding AMA number 129 original number obtained joined AIvIA year took over NAA its forerunner As 12-year-old became engrossed aeromodeling after winning first contest 1933 passion modeling evidenced through flying participation Contest Director fact instrumental formation clubs also responsible creating system selection Unites States FAI teams through use local competitions eam points select participants final Masters event Over years Len operated three different companies related model activities first established 1955 Ectron Products devoted manufacture RC escapements 1960 Ectron evolved Cobb Hobby Manufacturing Finally 1964 business moved Oakwood Georgia name became Lanier RC contribution Lanier RC hobby/sport cannot overemphasized Sensing potential modelers lacked skills desire build wished fly Len began producing line models now referred ARF Almost Ready Fly Between 1964 1978 almost 150000 models sold 16 different model types ability repair dinged wing continue contest demonstrated time again two occasions Lanier models used Jim Whitley Jim Kirkland win international events models being produced yet today under Lanier name after Len sold company 1980 Art Schroeder Art Schroeder Spring Hill Florida counts 62 years modeling activity life Beginning age 8 progressed through stages modeling activity before becoming involved RC 1952 became active pattern competitor 1960 continued through 1987 designs such Eyeball Migiball Eyelash published kitted Art held administrative positions throughout years both nationally internationally included such AMA activities District II Vice President Chairman AMA Scholarship Committee Aerospace Educators Council Contest Director international level served FAIJCIAM Youth Education Committee editor founder ClAM Flyer press liaison 1994 European Scale RC Championships Art perhaps best recognized additional prowess columnist variety publications including Model Airplane News Model Builder American Modeler foreign publications served editor Model Airplane News between 1970 1984 Air Age hook Giant Steps Over years served ad copywriter numerous modeling finns Additionally services employed consultant firms such MRC Cass Engineering J&J Span Aero Sig Top Flite found time write appear TV film Scaling Heights produced Ylies Radio Helsinki Finland serving flight demonstrator able pilot scale model Pius formation full-sized craft became first American fly American RC radio model Soviet Union 1979 George Steiner George Steiner Sacramento California stimulated develop modeling career saw Amelia Earhart take off famous ill-fated flight After few active years enthusiasm waned rekindled until 1965 discovered table full Comet Megow models flea market took him hobby shops discovered early simple electronic equipment Since vocation electronics soon became involved end reports 52 straight weekends crashed before finally achieving first non crash flight model flew away Becoming involved sailplanes devised simply constructed winch launching featured rolling pin Ford starter motor 1n1971 1972 using Graupner Cirrus took first place distance speed contests 1976 achieved level 4 LSF interest turned radio design development 1978 created programmable transmitter reversing rate switches Though provided boards several people built became deeply involved AMA activity 980s becoming Frequency Coordinator performing transmitter checking Nats joined Frequency Committee 1985 work committee has invaluable promoted concept purchasing checking equipment now use deeply involved testing necessary 80 channel frequency introduction has called consultant various frequency matters involving interference concerns articles have appeared regularly RC Modeler since 1974 1996 authored published book Z Radio Control Electronics Journal Georges pet phrase problem develops requiring Frequency Committee deliberation action No Problem does job Keith Storey Keith Storey AMA #9 Los Angeles California brings Hall Fame story model dedication importantly model promotion involved free flight gliders rubber powered models prior World War II competition career began first Nats 1946 1947 1949 placed first four control line speed event held Nats During East-West Challenge meet held St Louis Keith won various events set new AMA records Keith started First Speed Team 148 Model Aviation club 1946 group originated concept Team Race Goodyear look-alike designs later became prototype concept RC Pylon racing began selling concept pylon Eastern Midwestern modelers magazines pylon established event Nats 1957 Keith won three times Plans Gold Rush III published 1962 featured innovative ideas emphasizing among other things special bellcranks differential aileron travel 1953 Keith elected President AIvIA signaled change modeling life competitor administrative promotional concerns During 1950s became associated Disney Studios Burbank resulted serial theme TV segment Mickey Mouse Club program fourpart serial featured boy wanted airline pilot girl dreamed being stewardess Keith assisted producer Sterling Silliphant modeling aspects using FAST club members equipment Ultimately starting 1955 became Disneyland employee performer Tomorrow/and flying eight shows day seven days week job hiring crew setting routines announcing flying continued two years number other activities filled what little time left included performing helping club field acquisition such sites Sepulveda Basin Whittier Narrows Mile Square 70s suffered burn out However 1990 urge participate returned Storeys story continues Additional Inductees addition preceding thirteen members elected Hall Fame 1998 selection committee has voted include past AMA presidents roll date Keith Storey living past president already included list Additional Presidents now deceased year include AMA # 3 Edward Roberts AMA # 5 Everett Angus AMA # 8 Frank Bushey AAIA #15 Howard Johnson A/VIA #20 John Grigg Model Aviation Hall Fame Academy Model Aeronautics salute deserving individuals welcome contribution hobby/sport aeromodeling ing erving taining Joe Beshar Coordinator 198 Merritt Dr Oradell NJ 07649 Fax 201 261-0223 Tel 201 261-1281 members interested flying sites AMA Eying Site Program underway process establishing network volunteers serve means communicating geographic locations possible least state network will consist volunteers interested joining effort acquiring flying sites well preserving have will addressed Eying Site Assistance volunteers responsibility simply keep abreast going ons his/her area reading newspapers watching listening news along keeping touch whomever necessarypolitically socially etc matters conducive flying sites passing information Eying Site Coordinator clubs area Volunteers register Eying Site Coordinator above addressed search flying site volunteers ask everyone make membership aware task opportunity serve volunteer carrying message fellow members encouragement verbally inclusion publications high priority objective support future aeromodeling Club Prepared Alternate Flying Site William H Huebner President Lakeland Aeromodel Club Lakeland Aeromodel Club North Arlington NJ flew over 20 years site east town Hackensack Meadowlands excellent place fly seemingly good long-term prospects area used over-fly zone largest landfill sites north central New Jersey fell under control Hackensack Meadowlands Development Commission HMDC 1995 private firm contracted use open areas top landfill compost leaves collected surrounding communities commercial purposes 1996 HMDC agreed allow contractor erect building composted material could bagged rather truck out offsite facility flat area around flying site ideal building paved runway ready-made parking lot employees cars Lake/and asked leave hunt should noted northern New Jersey very densely populated areas already developed generally have topographical problems also prevent use much anything Members scoured surrounding communities large tracts open land whether commercial public privately held HMDC contacted determine whether other areas around landfill could used proved accessible National Parks Department contacted As part search effort very comprehensive written proposal document prepared Executive Committee comprised Edmund Manger President William Huebner Vice-president Angelo DeFilippo Secretary Victor Bock Treasurer clearly described hobby benefits hobby participants national organization clubs goals goals national organization demographics members safety issues former notable members potential benefits property owners flying site requirements proposal used potential site owners sell needs Rather quickly thank goodness efforts resulted obtaining permission build flying field small portion community recreation field/recycling center neighboring town Lyndhurst fact over-fly area under jurisdictional control same HMDC effectively guaranteeing no development land HMDC readily agreed letting club use airspace new site potential better old especially since no houses within miles likelihood less vehicular traffic under over-fly zone no stray dump trucks Onto parade however little rain falls new site means greater interaction town officials occasional presence sporting activities behind flying areas attendant kids around ah yes . opportunity nearby highway Wanting create improve paved runway old site adding intersecting runway crosswind landings membership used treasury two rounds assessments couple very generous benefactors raise funds Unforeseen delays business failure paving contractor additional work bury light poles planned town would interfere landing approach drove costs above financial resources available additional revenue raising ideas investigated including commercial loans loans members further assessments fundraisers grant proposals Former District II VP Joe Beshar member club strongly suggested raising financial problem national organization newly elected District II Vice-president Mr Wes De Coo contacted joined club monthly membership meeting get acquainted us organization found him genuinely interested fact joined us Holiday meeting actively participated festivities Wes suggested draft loan proposal AMA outlining situation financial dilemma specific need funding total comprised January1999 149 relatively small percentage overall expense describe site-plan demonstrate financial ability club repay loan Wes brought proposal Executive Committee AMA financial committee reviewed panposal offered club $600000 loan repaid low interest rate offer line proposed repayment schedule based dues anticipated new member enrollment over 18 months Since first time such endeavor did have homework prepare budget estimates project future revenues prepare present arguments monies needed Additionally Wes De Cou worked behind scenes lobby us AMA advocacy efforts truly commendable work really paid off very quick turnaround Club officers several members signed promissory note business Someone has take responsibility accountability yes liability repay loan Just remember being business-like made very easy AMA say YES Club membership dropped 110 less half two years transition reconstruction new flying site combined loss another smaller local clubs flying site has increased membership just over year 80% loan has repaid infidi time want thank AMA involved officers officials Wes De Cou Joe Beshar Matty Ruzzo Lyndhurst Public Works Department Paul Passamano Lyndhurst Parks Recreation Department mayor town council Lyndhurst course others numerous mention justice forgetting someone help support Finally clubs have demonstrated need funding have wonderful additional resource Contact Flying Site Assistance Coordinator Take time think through what need would use resources ability club repay make request AMA help found proposal worked very well provided AMA information show whys need money hows would repaid what projects money would used whos responsible officers members assure fiscal responsibility made like business proposition rather like kids asking Dad some money turn made easy AMA evaluate request see value loaning money return investment accountability funds Remember like bank loan club must able show adequate credit worthiness unlike dealing bank AMA understands what need want lastly expect AMA fund entire project club must shoulder substantial part cost directly will demonstrate greater local commitment project have excellent resource AMA now Joe Beshar recently assumed position flying Site Assistance Coordinator AMA would like extend sincere congratulations new position S Mike Stokes AMA Education Coordinator 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 As will last column Model Aviation have procrastinating would go about writing what say past year have enjoyed being Education Coordinator Academy Model Aeronautics involvement have meeting youth-oriented educators modelers across United States still feel have has received education grown experience personal thanks Joyce Hager Jay Mealy giving opportunity months column will ways just like ones before will deal what happening around country dedicated folks make hobby sport what today work young people will start another YES Youth Education Stipend grant recipient Again continuation existing program Minnesota Radio Control Soaring Society Bloomington Minnesota actually late getting request school year begun third September Congratulations MRCSS members wonderful work continuing Washburn High School Minneapolis October column reported Lake Orion Middle School Michigan received YES grant Harold Reuter mentor program recently sent letter included newspaper article progress program sort community involvement looking make public aware Academy Model Aeronautics members what they/we have offer Harold made point latest letter importance timing recognition main point being dont keep exploits yourself Let us know what doing might share pride entire membership Thanks Harold wish continued success best luck Lake Orion Middle School Dragon Fliers program recently conversation longtime friend actively engaged preservation military aviation history Dino Digiorgio man passion mission Dino founder World Miniature Warbird Association charter preservation military aviation history through Scale model aircraft As part charter group youth activity involvement issue past June Dino officiated organizations banquet presented 10year-old Paul Sitler cadet wings making him Junior Air Cadet World Miniature Warbird Association So young man recognition Turns out Paul started flying RC Giant Scale ripe old age 9 after two years sport-flying smaller stuff Paul dad Bill Sitler teamed up build Dick Sarpolus-designed Mustang Paul eye turns out dad own quick let young Paul burn up skies duo completed project time Paul fly Mustang Fall warbird meet Imlaystown NJ addition Paul flew Mustang two other meets last fall Paul later entered Mustang Junior Category 98 WRAM Westchester Radio Aero Modelers show took second place Pauls dream get involved Junior Cadet program turns 14 attend Air Force Academy day Air Force pilot Lofty goals anyone 10-year-old get impression will achieve past week received latest revision rules next years Science Olympiad competition courtesy Tom Sanders As have reported previously year first attempt Propellor Propulsion model airplane competition few ambiguities rules have cleaned up clarified 1999 copy rules contact Tom Sanders Midwest Products 800 348-3497 wrapping up month want take opportunity thank members AMA Education Committee have given unselfishly time talents Without commitment past year job would have impossible others have also helped educate past year Among Dick Baxter Bob McKay JJ Levine Alice Noble CAP Tom Sanders Charlie Bauer Ed McCollough Sandy Frank Dave Gish Chief Powell too name heartfelt thanks 150 Model Aviation Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 787-7454 Recently privileged babysit two granddaughters Just before dinner started discussing food what might eat meal Angie four year old very talkative asked Granddaddy know what cant eat breakfast response No what cant eat breakfast Angie said lunch dinner Now told four-year-old joke Speaking food too often free meal like cheese mouse getsit has trap attached Below schedules income expenses 1997 1996 Nats bottom lines indicate swing $20892 excess expenses over income 1996 $4462 excess income over expenses 1997 $25354 swing Having event Muncie saves lot money am sure know indoor events held Johnson City Tennessee careful Look expenses shows several items off-site event location causes Site rental officials travel expenses largest two Read enjoy THE ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS INC SCHEDULES OF NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP CONTEST REVENUE AND EXPENSES YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 311997 AND 1996 1997 Revenue Entry fees Trophy sponsorships Souvenir sales net Miscellaneous Amount Percent $ 32863 1503 5133 671 8 18% 37 128 17 1996 AmountPercent $ 44961 1250 630 JLZ4Z 925% 26 13 36 Expenses Planning meeting Officials fees travel lodging uniforms Staff expenses Trophies Cars trucks trailers Equipment rental other Contestant supplies Site rental Officials parties awards Supplies services other Telephone Miscellaneous .A2Ifl 1000 2458 6064 128 11547 487 1500 324 5290 67 4926 75 61 151 03 287 12 37 08 132 01 123 01 71 7384 17095 305 22096 417 6766 741 5050 577 5766 68 887 Excess deficiency revenue over expenses 1000 152 352 06 455 08 139 15 104 12 119 01 67 1430 $ 4462113%$ 20892430% Until Later ary1999 151 IConnecticut / Maine / Massachusetts / New Hampshire / Rhode Island / Vermont Don Krafft Vice President Duxbury MA 02331-1828 P0 Box 1828 781 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 AlIen Road Billerica MA 01 821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuffin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 031 06-1077 Richard Sherman 30 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1 223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1866 NEW ENGLAND SCALE MASTERS QUALIFIER Woodstock Airport Ct used first time event good location runway quite rough supposed have re-surfaced weather caused delays dune time understanding first five expert class qualified go Scale Masters held Ohio five Ray Labonte Tom Kosewski Ed Estabrook Lloyd Roberts James Russell Following some pictures event Model Aviation 4The Judges l-r Charlie Nelson Jim Parker Harvey Hjelm Chauncey Dance Richie Roberts Don Krafft Expert winner Ray Labonte receiving trophy Jim Sbrogna Lloyd Roberts 4th expert Lloyd flew Flybaby modeled after once owned Gus Deltwas dog Max Gus familiar sight contests New England Max usually close few airplanes lined up spectator viewing Mitch Buckley Junior entered mother made trophies EC Meeting Minutes Available complete copy approved minutes quarterly Executive Council meeting available AMA member request copy most-recently approved minutes will provided no charge Council meets quarterly minutes given meeting approved following meeting Additional copies minutes other meetings $5 shipping handling charge Requests may submitted AMA Administration telephone via fax writing telephone requests dial 765 287-1256 extension 201 210 fax requests use 765 741 0057 $10 minimum credit card orders General Skyfarer built Moe Gionfriddo about flown Harvey Thomasian CD Jim Sbrogna observes Nick Ziroli Jr Won Airtronics Radio • U kid [tilE 11 1Cb New Jersey/ New Vorkl Europe Wes De Cou Vice President 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1308 Phone 908 221-1666 Fax 908 221-9297 decou@idtnet Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hrghtstowo NJ 08525-4551 Roy Brown USAF APCENr CMR 485 000 eec APO AC 09703 VinceJoliano teeharrrrock Rd Recky Pt New Yew NY 11778 Ray Juschkus 59 Lioingotorr Street St domes NY 11780 James M Lewis P081 Ogdeoborg NY 13889-0081 Bob Mckay tOO W Edward St belay NJ 08830 Dave Matbewnon Boo 8t3 Cemillus NY t353t Tom Marray 31 voorhees Drive Booking Riden NJ 07820 Marlene Nibodem 407 Willow Street Lockyort NY t4094 Bill Poytbress 2 Hemlock Court Sougeeies NY t2477 Adam SaltIer 41 Perry Avenue Lethem NY 12110-2433 Tarry Tarrenoire tOt Smithield Dr Endicoft NY t3780-4329 Freqoency Coordinator Ion Seater 03 Airyon Dr Cowego County Airport Fulton NY t3089 3101 098-8003 Early July AVP Robert McKay longtime modelers Don Post Sal Cannizzo gave indoor R/C demonstration Somerset County 4-H Broken Props Club Coupled rubber-powered demo club got few months back kids now primed year-round flying activities Don Post showing 4-H club convert gym flying site pictures different events shown web site wwwamadistrictiiorg Check out Once again Im happy report articles have come field large numbers Ill use space month get caught up . AVP Marlene Nikodem comes word summer filled interesting flying events May Yes know long ago May Niagra County R/C Model Eying Club hosted second annual John Grigg Memorial Sailplane Contest John will recall past President AMA predecessor VP District II Jim Roller Bill Wegmen Pete Fiorentine finished 123 Unlimited class Roman Paryz Ill Wegman Roller came out 123 Standard class Bob McClure Radio Control Club Rochester RCCR submitted some pics contest web site Marlene CDd event Speaking RCCR hosted Ray Edmunds Memorial Air Show Fun Fly early June Im catching up event CDd Jeny Joseph saw 43 contestants bring 75 airplanes far away Saratoga Demonstration flights put combat flyers Jim Warner Rodney Boatman George Hartman Mike Daly glider demo handled Bill Wegman Don Ogren wowed crowd flying lawnmower RCCR wives treated everyone great meal after flying festivities late June five local RC clubs participated Niagra Air Show held Niagra Falls Air Base Navy Blue Angels big draw model aviation got significant amount attention Members Wings Rotors Brauer Aviators Hying Knights Aircrafters Niagra County R/C Model Hying Club spent hour day showing skills RC pilots addition 42 models displayed hangar space allotted model groups Over 200000 folks enjoyed show base commander impressed model display has already extended invitation participate show next year Demonstration aircraft Niagra Show Static display hangar Niagra Also June heard World Miniature Warbird Association product tireless efforts Dino Di Giorgin its first event WMWA accomplished following 98 pilots registered 168 aircraft 9 WWII pilots attendance honored event banquet including two original Tuskegee Airmen well 109G pilot 7 countries represented participating pilots Good spectator attendance great time attended highlights 11 year old Paul Sifter showing some old-timers really isnt too tough fly giant scale P 51 windy conditions . seven times expect see lot organization Paul Sifter preps P-S 1 WMWA meet Two Tuskegee Airmen take action WMWA meet Emil Cassanello Long Island comes word Scale Masters qualifier held August Im closing Skyhawks field Manorville Nick Ziroli Sr took 1st place P-38 Emil Cassanello Sal Urcivoli took 1st Team Scale Fokker EIII Ron Prestin Bob Allen placed 2nd 47 Thunderbolt P-47 done Col Francis Gabby Gabreskis colors Gabby lives Long Island attended meet Emils invitation Also attendance Me-I 09 pilot Gottfried Dulias Emil says Gabby Gottfried have lot common both Aces flew top fighter planes both crashlanded behind enemy lines prisoners war Gabby released war ended Gottfried spent three years after war before released stories tell ary1999 153 Associate Vice Presidents Don Ogren flying lawnmower Ohio Pennsylvania West Virginia Bob Brown Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 E-mail amadiii@penncom Associate Vice Presidents Mike earbee eset Calgary Coart Colorobos OH 43229-2008 etd 991-1643 David H Ellis 5261 DeW5 Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-12SS 304 77e-140e Nelsen Gould 1944 Idaho 5teet Allentown PA lel os-ears eta 797-ess John Hathaway 102 Woodrnnrn Drivn Nnw Stanton PA 15672-9449 412 925-32e6 Donald Klopp 637 Harnlton Coort Trappe PA 19426-2256 610 409-Or 29 Frank Nell 6042 Norwell Drioe Dayton OH 45449 937 435-9232 Matthew Turowaki RR93 Boo 294 Dogwood Drine Drown PA 18222 717 e22-0d35 Joseph S VIals5 1391 Cranbtook Orion PO Boo 951 Maomee OH 43537-3062 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Anenan Forty Fort PA t970d P5one 7t7 267-6970 Internal club problems Are group intelligent individuals focused enjoyment hobby bunch children squabbling over anything can think Over period several years clubs often meet demise because internal factions ruin Dont let happen club Stagnation within club breeds trouble What club doing future Are events activities planned Capitalize winter doldrums develop something positive Donrt wait until something needed build treasury Establish goals strive meet ALLIANCE BALSA BEES very worthwhile club activity provided report William Peel III secretary Alliance Balsa Bees late Spring Alliance Balsa Bees sponsored youth activity Cub Scouts local Pack 125 meeting over twenty scouts built own Sig Delta Dart club purchased AMA. first model airplane parents attendance Im sure fun brought Goldberg Eagle 63 use demonstrator aviation fundamentals portion project showed radio control unit worked effect would have flight also explained demonstrated Bernoullis Principle kids knew plane really flew Most scouts went away better understanding model full scale aviation Later same week invited come out club field Barber Airport first thing did trim out Darts done held mass launch moment air full Delta Darts laughter children Tom Erb put helicopter demonstration simply amazed kids father showed interest getting model helicopters talked Tom about information Next John Werne put aerobatic demonstration Solution X really got scouts attention got see big plane up close kids seen pictures models never seen fly pulled out trainer kids fly used Buddy-Box explained worked line chance fly formed quickly scout chance fly Most kids put death spiral some showed knack As put plane away overheard some fathers say would take down U-control models hanging ceilings fly Summer feel can get just kid father interested hobby work effort put out well worth see Im also Contest Director father two sons have started flying year personally invited come out Nite-fly Big-Plane Fly have open door policy junior wanting learn fly same afternoon Forrest Barber opened up airport scouts gave hour long tour hangers showing different types airplanes scouts eating snack sky divers local jump school landing big X front kids loss local flying fields community involvement almost must have seen several clubs lose fields because lack communication Most people see hobby just noise After visit parents both sides left better impression other club hearing some grumbling about noise have open house type fly-in invite public Invite fly buddy-box system will surprised response will get Probably best way show interest public involve kids Sponsor youth group either church scouting will automatically involve parents effort put forth now may just save field later down road Thanks fine report Mr Peel Im sure Alliance Balsa Bees will see benefit Model Aviation est Barber shows flight controls gyrocopter TEST SI John Peel Aeronca Champ wing rib Mass launch Delta Darts William Peel Ill scouts fly buddy-box Delaware / District Columbia / Maryland /North Carolina/ Virginia Chuck Foreman Vice President 412 Pine Cone Ct Kill Devil Hill NC 27948 Phone 252 441-5855 Fax 252 441-6554 cforeman@modelaircraftorg Associate Vice Presidents George Abbott 8712 Weatlake 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 E-Mail moultona@mindspringcom Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Ave Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Home Phone 540 943-1684 E-Mail flyrrs@cfwcom John Stare 826 Marl Pit Rd Middletown DE 19709 Home Phone 302 376-7154 E-Mail vrcs38@aolcom Bliss Teague 625 5th Ave SW Hickory North Carolina 28602 Home Phone 828 324-2164 Office Phone 828 733-9228 E-Mail blissteague@conninccom Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 910 488-5986 Lots input column month way photographs think can get lets give try first photo shows some cubs entered Central Carolina RC Modelers first annual Cub Day July 18th 1998 photo sent Bob Babura AVP Maryland shows two participants Indian Creek Youth Aviation program adjusting models engine Notice proper safety procedure flight preparation photo taken Skyline Flyers R/C Club field shows Jack Fetters Miss Fortune X OS 10 powered RIC free flight Jack member Northern Virginia RIC Club L photo shows Jack Lewis latest creation Dewoitine D 520 1/12 scale 704 combat ship Chuck Foreman next two photographs taken Triangle Skymasters 4th July Celebration first shows some planes brought celebration Bill Mitchell David Miller get Bills Magician ready flight Hampton Roads R/C Club members provide second annual air show local elementary school Lots kids having fun school principal John Sammons turn buddy box last photo shows what like Take kid flying Dewey Mann teaching William Crosseup art using buddy box Thats month like last photograph shows Go take kid flying ary1999 155 • kid [ au 1 1 Alabama / Florida / Georgia / Mississippi / Puerto Rico / South Carolina/Tennessee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Phone 12051322-2127 FAX 205 252-2654 E-mail iemcneill@junocom WEB-PAGE hsp//wwwscotlnet/ama Associate Vice Presidents Roe Chidgey 3713 Pompano Or. Pensacola FL 32514 Wilhelmlna Chihasa 2826 Arhor Plane Knoxville TN 37917 John G Cooper 4788 Cloister Cvoe Memphis TN 35118 James Alnis 5426 Meiwood Orive Jackson MS 39211 Michael Gregory 305 Rockmont Rd Greenville SC 29615 William T Haywood 4 Rohis Circie Pole AL 36530 Karl Hansel 383 Briarwood 842 Merioian MS 39305 Louise lao 296 Huntridge Wap Winteispriegs FL 32708 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornien N Charleolon SC 29405 Chris Joiner PG Evo 4469 Columbus GA 31804-0468 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Pueblo Pass Aeniston AL 36206 George Perryman 3644 Lake Smprna GA 30082 Clifford Scholefield 4138 NW 33rd Place Gainesville PL 32606 Melds Sires 781 Snaidman Rd Aiken SC 28803 Frank Tiano 10300 Estaxcia Lane West Palm Beach PL 33414 Ward Van Dazer 3604 N River Rd Gainesville GA 30506 Lee Wehater 1505 Sycamore Maschnster TN 37300 Joseph Micalizzi HC 866 Boo 10397 Fajardn Puerto Rico 00738 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fields 183W Slrickiand Rd Interlachno FL 32148 Phvee 18041 684-2517 RC Contest Coordinator Kenneth Blackwell 207 W Sanacreek Rd Enterprise AL 36330 Phnve l33l 347-4721 Display Coordinator Russell Mobely 5636 Wsvdvaiiep Rd NE Thomson GA 30824 Phone 17061 h87-9783 Computer Science Technology Espert Tom Rhodes 9 New York Blvd Beverip Hills FL 34488 Phene 13521 527-0674 13521 795-2362 West Ala Aero-Modelers Club President Joe Robinson invited 2nd Annual Fly showed up 70 airplanes flown Joe also Tuscaloosa City Engineer everybody obeys 2000 spectators Wait minute children running picture above? man apparently chasing them? running from? Are escaping? serious necessary can call out entire West Alabama Aero-Modelers Club Northport City Police Dept Alabama National Guard children may need help WEST ALA AERO Club spends great deal time teaching young flyers above Jeff Gracer Club Pres Joe Robinson Scott Barron Lee Markham transmitter nice club Mississippi Coast RC Club President Charles Cox serious heart surgery TAILDRAGGERrrClub Newsletter Editor Jim Fields reported Charles came home came down staph infection go back hospital again looked up staph dictionary shun staphylococcus Gram-positive spherical parasitic bacteria causing infection etc Charles behalf everybody District want get well immediately havent got time hospital heart infection stuff club needs District needs want better report next month Frank Hodson 11283 Chelsia Lane Hampton Georgia 30228 wants C02 competitor District V contact him regarding AMA rules changes Frank means business want meet Americas top News-letter Editors Ed Rouisse left standing Club Treasurer George Walker Both belong Clearwater Florida Pinellas Eying Club would like say thanks Ed No detailsjust thanks! Steve Motley Publicity Chairman famous Remote Control Assn Central Florida RCACF writes June 24 entertained kids Elks Childrens Hospital Umatilla Ha fed hotdogs sodas chance fly TrainerPlane hot day children fun Above pix L-R front Timothy Dodgen Rene Rodriguez Patrick Graham Trakeya Robinson Rafael Jimenez Matthew Turner L-R rear Christy Newcomb Mike Polk Evelene Parker Adam Bariaug Mary Johnston Latoya Monroe Sasha Cooper Also Ida Gordy Keith Welte Carla Williams Kendra McCray Roger Marshall Sec/Treas Kershaw County flyers Camden South Carolina writes second year operation Kershaw County Science Park want share success readers Roger has enclosed snap magnificent superimposed over landfill below new shelter members good show Roger. fine Associate Vice Presidents Mr Ward Van Duzer has himself recently successfully survived serious surgery back action full blast Ward also mailed 98 NATS Precision Aerobatics winners District V L-R above Dondi Garrison winner Senior Precision Aerobatics Paul Walker winner Open PA Kevin Stewart Rock Hill SC Kevin won Junior Very impressive wins News Flash have just acquired stack Websters Medical Dictionarys first half book words second half First Aid Guide Controlling bleedingbandaging cardiopulmonary resuscitation treating cuts burns like live Dist V write Ill mail pay postage Everybody needs first-aid advice Something else New Club Presidents will take over soon have stack Roberts Rules Order Free also Let know want either both back Tuscaloosa Fly-In mystery has deepened See picture below What child far left running fiercely What has frightened him? What other children plucking up out ground? Are picking up worms out earth? Perhaps some gold pieces have fallen sky What answer enigma? mystery mystery running little children Next month next issue Model Aviation magazine will have ANSWERS membership about expire sure renew immediately go news stands next month buy next copy Model Aviation mag Dont miss next issue Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents Illinois John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Parenti 1920 Buckingham Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Warden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indiana Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Bussell 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 -31 06 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Boa 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 MO 64086 816 524-7307 Frequency Coordinator Cal Orr RR 1 Boa 1238 Higgineville MO 64037 660 584-6284 Fan 660 584-6285 Webmaster Gary Parenti 11001 Martindale Dr Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 531-9556 hflpilwwwcsamiitedu/amadist6/indeshtm OPPORTUNITY Jerry Worden R/C contest coordinator except soaring asked replaced has done outstanding job last several years now need new coordinator interested give Jeny call phone number e-mail address can found District VI Web page listed above after speaking him interested send letter MERRILL VILLE IN Club #2991 Deep River R/C Flying Club held mall show promote hobby over 50 planes display club also signed up 90 demonstration flight individual signed up contacted date set intro-flight Picture shows display mall PLAINFIELD IN Club #298 Screaming Eagles RC Inc 26 flyers seven states participate Fifth Annual Eagles Pattern contest held club field 1st Place Novice Jeff Hughes 1st Place Sportsman Dae Kim first picture below 1st Place Advanced John Ford 1st Place Masters Jeff Aranyos 1st Place FAI Geoff Combs Next have part flight line Steve Ragsdale co-CD provided information photos BOWLING GREEN KY Club #1158 Southern Ky Model Aero Club club 60 some members owns its flying field has 50 500 foot runway Last May fly-in attracted 80 pilots five states Photo 1 shows some aircraft pilots families sitting shade enjoying flying Photo 2 shows Greg Garrison 1/2 scale Laser 200 local TV station taped quite bit meet shown channel 13 twice evening Ernie Iversen sent pictures information PERU IN Club 281 Mississinewa Sky Hawks received invitation display Grissom Air Reserve Base annual air show club put together display 20 some aircraft Claims show state 150000 people attended Club members lost count spoke Carl Moon supplied pictures information will note pictures club put display near C-47 smart modelers know find shade first picture Carl himself second L R has Bill Timberman Ron Lowe Bud Wallick Steve Eagle Howard Martz ANDERSON IN Delbert Leisure Jr sent couple pictures Ju-88 A-4 partially finished state Power will two ST 75 Should weigh about 15 pounds ary1999 157 Iowa / Michigan / Minnesota / Wisconsin Dave Gish Vice President 5435 St Hwy 99 Wapello IA 52653 Tel 319 766-2202 Fax 319 766-4038 Email goflyl @lisconet 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 Thomas 0 Lazar 435 Hubbell St Marshall WI 53559-9409 Andy Lowe 9557 Crosley Redford Ml 46239 Tel 313 534-6650 E-mail andyd7@electrodynamcom Bill Millar 712 Grand Ave Petoskey Ml 49770 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindstrom MN 55045 Mike Zingery 6496 5 Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Al Schwartz 2787 Fernwood Roseville MN 55113 Ph 612633-2286 East Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Ph 810486-4800 OOPS Correction required Wayne Yeager quit pylon board member Dist VII contest coordinator Also Jean Lasik has resigned AVPs MI will moving Florida will replaced Andy Lowe Livonia Mi now can contacted 734-422-5420 about Andy will follow later Back July Ribcrackers around Farmington Hills MI area held annual airshow great except certain biplane got little busted up personal thanks club members hospitality shown wife Several kids got chance take turn controls takes lot people put good flight line control shown event like oneduring entire show Thunderbirds RC club Kalamazoo MI held 4th Annual Open House spring 1998 flight demos pretty much dedicate whole weekend introducing hobby public Using buddy system fly about 50 60 people adults kids Left student Todd Anderson right student Jim Landon young man Tiger 60 Andrew Gideon youngest club member eleven has flying own 3 years An open invitation exists AMA members fly Thunderbirds field anytime theyre Kalamazoo area 158 Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents crowd turned out both days largest have seen Associate Vice Presidents 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 Valley View Suite 4 Farmers Branch TX 75234 972 241-8492 South Gene Kent 2811 Cork Cove San Antonio TX 78230 210 308-8043 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 817 467-9211 During 1998 first year representing modelers AMA District VIII Executive Council Academy have traveled thousands miles visiting events flying sites clubs hobby stores variety modeling activities throughout five state region district now reflect perspective could seen someone views broad expanse range what aircraft modeling region No matter much differ type modeling doing given date changes throughout ones life modelingeven killer competitors sport beginners taking lessons needing assistance first like other like others Having attended 1998 Nationals Gathering Eagles II SAM Champs Weatherford TX Swap Meet last weekend March September semi annually Memorial service DFW airport lifelong volunteer Academy AMA member Mr Ed Turner can unequivocally state person has experienced joy fulfillment excitement creating flying model airplanes has experiences transcend could have otherwise participate construction flying model aircraft no matter much differ types models construct enjoy similar another non-modeling individual Aeromodelers truly unique persons AMA glue bonds modelers together Hopefully oppressive heat has surrounded AMA District VIII remissionreports have come attendance both sanctioned events model flying general has affected decreased record temperatures May 1999 bring better conditions being outside flying models recognize fellow modeler AMA member Over Internet RAtwood407@AOLcom reports availability quality four-color AMA logo plastic name identification badge displays red white blue AMA wings logo members AMA No name chartered club affiliation city state residents worn visit another club/flying site modeling activity identifies member being type people plastic badge may equally worn cap shirt pocket states easy means identify individual being AMA member member given charter club ordered identification tags found well worth cost $400 information about identification tags directly contact manufacturer w Engraving ox 862 Jenks Oklahoma 74037 Another product identifies modelers another will soon available through AMA distribution channels Muncie IN AMA logo printed high-quality windsocks 15 knot aviation quality will available contacting Supply Service department AMA will reasonably priced almost necessity flying field introduced manufacture wind socks AMA hopefully will see flying throughout district photos members models Monthly photographs can possibly included page come will attempt reserve space possible keep up action modeling District VIII consult Web site numerous photographs developing programs district seen free video lending library growing tremendously Additionally listing instructor pilots district shown consult following regular basis updated continuously wwwAMA-Dist-8 org AMA glue bonds modelers together PS newest branches aeromodeling Radio Control Combat American Scale Dogfighters Association has formed coordinate activities information about AMA event No 704 2scale Combat information write ASDA 20300 Lochmoor Harper Woods MI 48225 wwwscalecombatcom Flying Fun Fellowship Sandy Frank ary1999 159 AMA Dist VIII RC Combat team championship decided July 5 Waco TX middle age crazy team Fort Worth Thunderbirds outscored 23 contestants Upper left Jerry Bradley right Ray Thompson lower right Hippie Hobbies Unlimited owner also won firstplace overall flying Joe Butler Special lower left unnamed mechanic Larry Weddle Kingsland Ar Camden Aircraft Modelers fun fly Fred Hill local hobby store owner instructing youngsters about becoming modelers Time well spent thank Fred New Mexico scale association scale fly-in 34 entrants Colorado Arizona New Mexico look event last weekend June 1999 midday walk planes featured 80 model aircraft photo CD Pat Tritle Albuquerque NM 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 8027 W 81St Circle Arvada CO 80005 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Mike Weidner 6535 Foxdale Circle Colorado Springs CO 80919-1 788 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News South Dakota 61 Years Modeling John Donovan interest modeling started 1936 nine years old time candy bars came out balsa glider attached collected until fleet time lived farm climbed top windmill flew also made orange crate models whittled props As went town would hold out car window make props spin 1939 moved Ireton Iowa classmates building balsa stick planes covering tissue built together sometime separated WWII both went service later married moved Sioux Falls started flying U Control 1960 ten other modelers started Flying Eagles Model Club started city wide campaign find model port finally granted space fair grounds built 4 flying circles 1 gas powered car circle After club members spent week year fair flying entertain spectators ended 1979 fair grounds expanded make room next 3 years held craft hobby model plane shows fair mini-tractor pulls helped promote modeling area 10 years Flying Eagles known Flying Eagles Junior Optimist Club backing adult High Noon Optimist Club work youth club received Optimist year award. 1960 started hobby shop known Donovans Hobby Center supply modelers needs has expanded later became known Donovans Hobby Craft Scuba Center Inc 60s held model building classes store get young people started modeling also held classes YMCA 1970 leased field opened own RC model port organized club called private Field RC Club helped start Lake Area Model Club Watertown So Dak sanctioned 2 contests city Watertown gave appreciation plaque Classes held Sioux Falls Public Library teaching young people build Delta Darts years have planes display library Several parades have allowed taxi RC planes time pulling trailer behind something interest fit parade day Several times went other towns put air shows Mitchell Prop Busters Club projects helped start first model show area held YMCA 1968 3 years later needed room went Western Mall hold show filled hail space 1978 moved show Empire Mall 150 people registered 250 models entered 1972 held banquet before show Cliff Weirich guest speaker 75 Stan Chilton President ALMA Johnnie Clemens attended district AIVIA meeting SD Nebr Kan Wyo held time As retail member Hobby Industry Ass asked serve board directors 1974 1977 1978-19791 served chairman retailers section shows opportunity meet executive director AMA John Worth Johnnie Clemens help plan modeling area Some clubs helped start Flying Eagles Model Club Mitchell Prop Busters Brookings Barn Stormers Private Field Fliers Lake Area Modelers Sioux Falls Rcers Donovans RC Club So Dak have sanctioned about 50 AIVIA contests having Junior Events doing could have done help familywife Betty daughter Becky Like sponsoring ball club sponsor airplane club past 26 years have found model port teaching new club members fly spending hours heated double garage teaching modelers build occasionally repairing has gone astray age 701 look back life feel really did make difference As result years service John awarded AMAs Superior Service Award Apr 20 97 Marshall Minnesota Model Plane Show News Nebraska HiFlyers Model Airplane Club Grand Island Nebraska hosted 6th Annual FunFly Open-House July 12 1998 Club field 1221 South Shady Bend Road provided excellent site days flying 33 registered pilots Models sizes types present smaller trainers vintage old-timers racers biplanes quarter-scale aircraft organized events included scheduled candy drop kids full scale paraplane piloted Jason Luebbe AT-6 ten lap demonstration race As always HiFlyers extend invitation AMA members crossing Nebraska stop visit fly field located east side Grand Island t left John Anderson #1 son Henry Coons Both GI HiFlyers Both holding homebuilt Baby Aces 4Gary Sandsted yers Sec-Treas 3127 Brentwood Blvd Grand Island Ne 68801 160 Model Aviation eeting Minutes 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 AIvIA Administration telephone via fax writing telephone requests dial 765 287-1256 extension 201 210 fax requests use 765 7410057 $10 minimum credit card orders U] F-i 11 rem mu i i] t m Arizona / California / Hawaii Guam / Nevada / Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone/Fax 602 728-9400 E-mail nchh @ptimenetcom http//wama-1 Ocom/ama Glenn Carter Walnut Creek California 510 933-2086 Michael Harrington Kaneohe Hawaii 808 239-6682 Gary Hover Visalia California 209747-0287 Kal Jensen Reno Nevada 702 329-6430 John Krohn Whittier California 310 692-4177 Bob Reynolds Tucson Arizona 520 296-8183 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner Sacramento California 916 362-1962 See Iaat monttia column additional AVPa Coordinatora Jerry Kitchen Salt Lake City powers up quarter scale Corsair preparation mid-day flight demonstration NURCAC annual Flyin Jerry provided breath taking flight demonstration crowd spectators modeling enthusiasts Trailed plume air show smoke Jerrys Corsair backdropped against clear blue Utah sky brings Corsair down runway low inverted pass Boyd Newman Vice President Northern Utah Radio Control Aircraft Club did honors announcing mid-day air show flight demonstration clubs annual summer Fly-in July 10-12 event conducted clubs gorgeous flying site just west Ogden UT edge Great Salt Lake years Fly-in included such notables Associate Vice Presidents Dan Johnson Kent Nogi flew BVM Bandit providing very impressive demonstration turbine powered RC flight attended Soar Utah 95 Im sure remember great slope soaring conditions fantastic soaring event Well take memory add huge variety slope soaring aircraft dozens soaring enthusiasts having wonderful time premier slope soaring sites youve got Soar Utah 98 event conducted during Labor Day weekend Sep 5-7 Point Mountain Point Mountain natural sand peninsula between Salt Lake Utah valleys incredible soaring site Soar Utah 98 CD Tom Hoopes gets few minutes edge slope during short break event activities foamy P-Si light weight foam constructed gliders traversed slope Soar Utah 98 thanks members Utah Soaring Association great event outline Elk head above Mormon Lake Lodge sign depicts rustic setting Arizona Model Pilots Societys annual Mormon Lake Fly-in cool northern Arizona pines south Flagstaff years fly-in organized Rick Cathy Power conducted Aug 14-16 included BBQ dinner entertainment wonderful opportunity enjoy clear mountain air company friends fellow modelers AMPS President Frank Jackson made sure everyone got chance fly allowed modeler turn flying community Cub Always looking little stick time took Frank up offer though few tense moments meandered down runway eventually mastered challenge flying 8000 feet density altitude Thanks Frank AMPS special thanks Rick Cathy putting fantastic event Members Arizona Model Pilots Sun Valley flyers take break flying look youngsters saddle up short trail ride through Coconino Forest Horseback riding just family activities available Mormon Lake providing variety entertainment entire family Till next time. Keepem safe Keepernflyn ary1999 161 •]FIiI[s~1E 1 1 iSI 1 m Alaska Idaho / Montana/ Oregon / Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Poriland OR 97213-0090 503 234-4439 EMAIL vpxi@pacifiercom Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 26405 SE 160th St Issaquah WA 98027 Al Culver Boa 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkinson 319 Yellowstone Billings MT 59101 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 96684 Reeves Lippincolt 4400 Gray Wolt Dr Wasilla AK 99654 Mike Hazel 1073 Windemere Dr NW Salem OR 97304 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Boa 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Snser 761 Lillooet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411 154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Get reservations Puyallup EXPO its time package Mount Rainier R/C Society 99 99 show Feb 6-7 information about 19th Annual running fine show has mailed clubs havent heard packet available talk club contact fortunate have well done well regarded show go dont support going lose very important part hobby using Internet Bill Bender established fine web site http /home att netlw bender/expo/nwexpo html covering EXPO information major change will no fee entering models static display Hopefully will increase numbers fine aircraft display dont bring out beauty built let us enjoy Bill Smith will conduct scheduling meeting 2 pm Saturday Bill asks CDs get plans contests early before meeting way major conflicts will ironed out advance now place read AMA Dist XI schedule Bill wrote Boeing Hawks have new Web Site have worked Mike McNamee Hawks include District XI RC Contest schedule particular schedule covers September thru December 1998 will try include 1999 events accrue primarily month January Its first class site Mike deserves lot credit can find Hawks site http/www brigadooncom/hawks Al Munger Editor Olympic R/C Association aka ORCA newsletter sent some photos news about ORCA inaugural fun fly July 18 Tod Anderson about get landing points ORCAs field Port Gamble WA site formerly use R/C flying John Castleman President ORCA negotiated lease Olympic Resources Management use historic mill site land previously used chip storage last spring 74 x 350 ft grass strip developed site club has 24 members growing Any flyers interested using field should contact John Castleman 360-779-4828 John Castleman gets 1st place award CD Harold Frombach ORCA field less restored mill town Port Gamble WA National Historic Site dates 1853 General Store has great Deli hungry pilots Appreciation credit due Mr Larry Smith ORM valued assistance lease negotiations past spring record wet Oregon Graham Hicks took photo field near La Grande Looking west across Lake Bushpilots La Grande Scale Rally held Aug 14-15-16 same site next photo Gene La Fond shows same general area sans water Gene Wenatchee WA admires 1st place Sportsman prize Nieuport 11 kit donated Proctor Enterprises Lynn Hendry competed provided some info about La Grande Scale Rally excellent event hosted Grande Ronde Bush Pilots Graham Hicks CD weather 27 contestants great Bush Pilots putting First Official US Scale Masters Regional well organized Courtright Field top shape Sat Bush Pilots put another famous steak dinners entire weekend outstanding well organized event truly friendly atmosphere AVP Al Culver remains F2G Corsair First engine problems CD Graham Hicks used radio control traffic two flight lines May Holiday Season best ever families Model Aviation *
Edition: Model Aviation - 1999/01
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ws View HQ See Page 176 Hall Fame Inductees year 1998 special year Model Aviation Hall Fame Typically five individuals inducted However Year Pioneer climaxed special event held September thirteen deserving modelers added rolls Normally selection committee consists nine AMA Presidents year committee expanded adding Leader Member selected 11 AMA districts Selection Hall Fame honor based service Academy modeling aviation general will discover individuals represent facet hobby/sport including competition administrative support industry thirteen brief biographies follow represent combined total 974 years modeling experience Bob Aberle Bob Aberle Hauppauge New York has enjoyed productive modeling career variety hobby/sport disciplines started 1951 local regional free flight contests now competes RC electric old timer events 28 years has written Flying Models Magazine Included some 2000 pages published material 30 RC designs subjects include designs sport scale racers old-timers etc Numerous articles also graced byline 1985 Bob penned book named Clean QuietA Guide Electric Model Flights publication recognized world wide definitive handbook beginner fast expanding part hobby/sport co-founder Modelair-Tech company dedicated advancement electric powered flight 1980 1983 Bob served chairman AMA Frequency Committee During very important period spearheaded effort led present frequency assignments FCC hoursmany frustrationsmany trips Washington filled time frame cases sheer will determination brought about changes advanced Frequency Committee continues serve Frequency Committee today service has received Howard McEntee award AMA Fellowship Award AMA Distinguished Service Award Bob organized Silent Electric Flyers Long Island Vice President R/C Squadron Jack Albrecht Jack Albrecht Fairfield California began modeling career age 9 San Francisco Using money saved magazine route purchased unassembled Bunch Mighty Midget engine high school 1943 set control line speed records 100-mph range enlisted Army 1944 served South Pacific area Following Army service 1944-1946 continued winning says control line speed Jack attended college studying radio engineering As Army reservist served Korea Following service Jack returned California area became involved radio control 1950s After constructing first hand-held reed system designed Alex Schneider Ed Rockwood Jack began experimenting various other types equipment included up coming digital proportional units such Digicom designed manufactured Don Mathes Doug Spreng over 20 years Jack served member hobby industry association Kraft Systems continued until ceased produce equipment became Customer Relations Manager Airtronics Inc remained until recent retirement 1982 member Frequency Committee Jack assigned task writing staffing plan orderly phase-in 50 aircraft 30 surface frequencies Additionally became responsibility present plan industry still serving AMAs Frequency Committee Jack elected DCRC Club Hall Fame 1975 awarded AMA Distinguished Service Award 1992 added Vintage RC Societys Hall Fame 1994 George Buso George Buso Hyde Park New York has enjoyed aeromodeling almost 65 years early 1930s saw construction Korda type rubber models hand-launched gliders flying contests Syracuse New York area During Navy duty 1946 married high school sweetheart helped chase free flight models 1947 began work control line models designing building Hellcat attended college Having no help him learn fly CL taught himself Ultimately organized club Delhi New York 1952 George made acquaintance Ed Lorenz began experimenting RC ultimately led flying patteru model designed called Configuration III Scale next challenge qualified World Championships did compete lost model five days before event George has very much involved international scale competition scene has served ajudge team manager contest director numerous occasions very important responsibility serving AIVIA s FAI voting delegate 6 years 25 years George produced managed unique Rhinebeck Jamboree event two AMA Superior Service Awards achievement also AMA Fellow having received award 1996 Additional activities included serving Radio Control Contest Board organizing IBM Radio Control Model Club assisting planning Celebration Eagles held 1996 George served years Associate Vice President District II Maxey Hester Maxey Hester Montezuma Iowa brings Hall Fame long history competition activity industry involvement As teenager built flew scores rubberpowered free flight models However World War II interrupted modeling career joined Navy age 17 Following war started both family business finish carpenter Des Moines Iowa until 1953 returned modeling flying control line 1954 discovered RC using single 146 Model Aviation emy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 channel system designed E Paul Johnson 1958 moved reeds flew until 1965 switched proportional Between 1954 1987 flew hundreds local regional national international events both pattern pylon scale competition credentials include 2nd 3rdand 4th place finishes F4C Scale World Championships list national wins far too lengthy list Maxeys list designs includes over dozen scale pattern sport pylon models Zlin Akroat Ryan STA Komet Citabria few number can still found competition circuit today Maxey served contest director both locally nationally charter member first president Des Moines Modelaires RC Club charter member NMPRA 1967 Maxey became plant manager Sig Manufacturing Co Inc Following death Glen Sigafoose companys founder became Vice President always has hands manager very much involved companys operations active air show pilot full scale circuit along wife Hazel fly Sig air force some seven aircraft include three famous Spacewalkers Maxey very active flying youngsters EAA Young Eagles Program Joe Kovel Joe Kovel Woodhaven New York can boast 72 years model flying competition flying days began 1934 both local national events continues fly today RC version very famous 1935 KG Kovel-Grant free flight design Joe has honor having elected Society Antique Modelers SAM Hall Fame During early years model development Joe fortunate able work fly famous pioneer hobby/sport include Charles Hampson Grant Bill Brown Joe published articles Model Airplane News covered wide range subjects including construction various models propellers gas models wing airfoil sections latter included entitled Grant Wing Sections Purpose During course long partnership Joe built number models Grant began 1934 first Patent Model featuring wing segment three flap components activation mechanism recent activity 1988 refurbishing second version Patent Model Joe spent working life aviation Included jobs Sikorsky Aircraft Serversky Aircraft Brewster Aero Corporation B&H Aircraft Edo Aircraft Along way served Navy Squantum Naval Air Station Weymouth Naval Air Station After discharge participated maintenance work aircraft Floyd Bennett Field weekend warriors Vernon Krehbiel Vernon Krebbiel Williamsville New York can recognized through initials VK famous VK Model Aircraft Company initial interest models spurred 1927 Scripps Howard newspaper column entitled Build Fly Model Airplanes led Vein producing scale models Spad Nieuport Polish fighter 1929 advent Model Airplane News provided new source information Coupled creation long relationship Howard McEntee Vein began produce rubber powered flying models scaled up three views found MAN Veins first gas job Flying Quaker powered GHQ engine predictably didnt run replaced Baby Cyclone Model B engine remained possession until recent death true believer theories CH Grant Vein incorporated ideas models designed success events testifies skills After stint Air Force returned family business 1947 married Shirley Freiheit proved motivational inspiration VK Model Aircraft company still flying control line free flight bitten RC bug 1960 Shirley decided create VK line models company soon burst seams shop behind home moved Akron New York spacious surroundings Through Shirleys insistence company concentrated classic scale designs since would never go out date still produced Lew Proctor models today Vern received Cole Palen Achievement Award Rhinebeck work spent years lecture circuit events such Toledo DC R/C conferences Austin Leftwich Austin Leftwich Richmond Virginia brings 65 years modeling background Hall Fame joined AMA 1938 became Contest director 1939 interest spans rubber free flight gas free flight control line RC pattern pylon sailplanes helicopters 1941 obtained Amateur radio operators license order experiment radio control Using homemade copy Good Brothers system flew modified Super Buccaneer Austins competition record spans period 1939 1974 1952 competed member United States World Championship Wakefield team Helsinki Finland holds records variety disciplines national level pylon record model Delta Two resides AMA museum addition Austin set FAI RC sailplane altitude record 1962 1968 set FAI Hydroplane Closed Circuit Distance record Lake Meade York Pennsylvania Austin wrote technical articles Air Trails magazine well material plans Model Builder participated design improvement testing Controlaire Blue Max radio system instrumental developing use nylon bolts wing attachment Over years Austin has served Contest Director number events organizer charter member Richmond Model Club Richmond Area Model Control Club 1958 1985 until 1996 participated member Special Events Contest Board Jerry Nelson Jerry Nelson Hillsboro Oregon youngster age 59 has modeling half century holds private pilots license glider instrument rating also holds A&P Amateur Radio Technician license first place control line precision aerobatics win age 12 Jerry went compete pattern pylon sailplanes scale has designed over 50 RC models Two notable achievements involved developing first fiberglass RC model KA6E sailplane wing span 12 feet Recently created fully aerobatic aluminum 100-inch RC model Currently operates Nelson Aircraft company supplies variety modeling materials Jerry has very active administrative standpoint past RC Contest Board Chairman Over 25 years ago started 40 sized Formula MNPRA racing associations Jerry also introduced turn around pattern event biplanes started IMAC Scale aerobatic pattern association US team member 1963 1965 FAI F3A Aerohatic World Championship competition 1977 served Jury member FAI event Springfield Ohio three occasions Jeny served contest Director famous Tournament Champions Las Vegas Jerry has written numerous articles published plans national international magazines given AMA Distinguished Service Award 1967 recipient Howard McEntee award Currently member Canby Dusters RC club district director IMAA William Netzeband William Netzeband Murrieta California holds commanding position control line community competition wins occurred Navy Carrier Precision Aerobatics Stunt events designs spanned other types models well unique innovative design featured virtually model publication has existed articles features spanned period 1951 1978 Flying wing designs Scared Kitten Fierce Arrow Humbug etc tended change thinking about model design January1999 147 flying featured technical writing Bill served contest event director number national events also organized Double Cola Model Airplane Club 1953 Joplin Model Airplane Club 1958 Significant contributions industry resulted following Bills being hired Testors Corporation 1959 remained company until retired during tenure took highest priority design produce ready fly models average 10-year-old could successfully fly result program produced high level exposure hobby/sport Over years Bill member some 10 different clubs served officer positions well newsletter editor during management activities 1958 national Control Line Stunt event developed elimination system still used National International competition today Frank Parmenter Frank Parmenter Georgetown Texas joined AMA 1939 during year won first large contest prize $5000 large sum time four occasions member FAI World Championship Wakefield team Additionally attended other championships supporter assisted team members participated PAl power Wakefield selection contests 1953 through 1986 Frank recognized able ambassador aeromodeling whether competitor supporter position NACA later NASA also afforded additional opportunity serve outstanding influence Along holding number National records served Contest Director large events contributions AMA fund drives FAI team support National Free Right symposium activities significant Frank organizers Brainbusters group played important roles AMA activities especially during World War II years served AMA District IV Vice President 19471948 interesting note Franks significant almost invisible contribution free flight activity development stab-tilt concept controlling glide direction free flight models process has minimal effect power pattern important producing excellent flights earliest designs 1940 selection Charisma NEFS model year 1973he has added much hobby sport Len Purdy Len Purdy Oakwood Georgia takes great pride holding AMA number 129 original number obtained joined AIvIA year took over NAA its forerunner As 12-year-old became engrossed aeromodeling after winning first contest 1933 passion modeling evidenced through flying participation Contest Director fact instrumental formation clubs also responsible creating system selection Unites States FAI teams through use local competitions eam points select participants final Masters event Over years Len operated three different companies related model activities first established 1955 Ectron Products devoted manufacture RC escapements 1960 Ectron evolved Cobb Hobby Manufacturing Finally 1964 business moved Oakwood Georgia name became Lanier RC contribution Lanier RC hobby/sport cannot overemphasized Sensing potential modelers lacked skills desire build wished fly Len began producing line models now referred ARF Almost Ready Fly Between 1964 1978 almost 150000 models sold 16 different model types ability repair dinged wing continue contest demonstrated time again two occasions Lanier models used Jim Whitley Jim Kirkland win international events models being produced yet today under Lanier name after Len sold company 1980 Art Schroeder Art Schroeder Spring Hill Florida counts 62 years modeling activity life Beginning age 8 progressed through stages modeling activity before becoming involved RC 1952 became active pattern competitor 1960 continued through 1987 designs such Eyeball Migiball Eyelash published kitted Art held administrative positions throughout years both nationally internationally included such AMA activities District II Vice President Chairman AMA Scholarship Committee Aerospace Educators Council Contest Director international level served FAIJCIAM Youth Education Committee editor founder ClAM Flyer press liaison 1994 European Scale RC Championships Art perhaps best recognized additional prowess columnist variety publications including Model Airplane News Model Builder American Modeler foreign publications served editor Model Airplane News between 1970 1984 Air Age hook Giant Steps Over years served ad copywriter numerous modeling finns Additionally services employed consultant firms such MRC Cass Engineering J&J Span Aero Sig Top Flite found time write appear TV film Scaling Heights produced Ylies Radio Helsinki Finland serving flight demonstrator able pilot scale model Pius formation full-sized craft became first American fly American RC radio model Soviet Union 1979 George Steiner George Steiner Sacramento California stimulated develop modeling career saw Amelia Earhart take off famous ill-fated flight After few active years enthusiasm waned rekindled until 1965 discovered table full Comet Megow models flea market took him hobby shops discovered early simple electronic equipment Since vocation electronics soon became involved end reports 52 straight weekends crashed before finally achieving first non crash flight model flew away Becoming involved sailplanes devised simply constructed winch launching featured rolling pin Ford starter motor 1n1971 1972 using Graupner Cirrus took first place distance speed contests 1976 achieved level 4 LSF interest turned radio design development 1978 created programmable transmitter reversing rate switches Though provided boards several people built became deeply involved AMA activity 980s becoming Frequency Coordinator performing transmitter checking Nats joined Frequency Committee 1985 work committee has invaluable promoted concept purchasing checking equipment now use deeply involved testing necessary 80 channel frequency introduction has called consultant various frequency matters involving interference concerns articles have appeared regularly RC Modeler since 1974 1996 authored published book Z Radio Control Electronics Journal Georges pet phrase problem develops requiring Frequency Committee deliberation action No Problem does job Keith Storey Keith Storey AMA #9 Los Angeles California brings Hall Fame story model dedication importantly model promotion involved free flight gliders rubber powered models prior World War II competition career began first Nats 1946 1947 1949 placed first four control line speed event held Nats During East-West Challenge meet held St Louis Keith won various events set new AMA records Keith started First Speed Team 148 Model Aviation club 1946 group originated concept Team Race Goodyear look-alike designs later became prototype concept RC Pylon racing began selling concept pylon Eastern Midwestern modelers magazines pylon established event Nats 1957 Keith won three times Plans Gold Rush III published 1962 featured innovative ideas emphasizing among other things special bellcranks differential aileron travel 1953 Keith elected President AIvIA signaled change modeling life competitor administrative promotional concerns During 1950s became associated Disney Studios Burbank resulted serial theme TV segment Mickey Mouse Club program fourpart serial featured boy wanted airline pilot girl dreamed being stewardess Keith assisted producer Sterling Silliphant modeling aspects using FAST club members equipment Ultimately starting 1955 became Disneyland employee performer Tomorrow/and flying eight shows day seven days week job hiring crew setting routines announcing flying continued two years number other activities filled what little time left included performing helping club field acquisition such sites Sepulveda Basin Whittier Narrows Mile Square 70s suffered burn out However 1990 urge participate returned Storeys story continues Additional Inductees addition preceding thirteen members elected Hall Fame 1998 selection committee has voted include past AMA presidents roll date Keith Storey living past president already included list Additional Presidents now deceased year include AMA # 3 Edward Roberts AMA # 5 Everett Angus AMA # 8 Frank Bushey AAIA #15 Howard Johnson A/VIA #20 John Grigg Model Aviation Hall Fame Academy Model Aeronautics salute deserving individuals welcome contribution hobby/sport aeromodeling ing erving taining Joe Beshar Coordinator 198 Merritt Dr Oradell NJ 07649 Fax 201 261-0223 Tel 201 261-1281 members interested flying sites AMA Eying Site Program underway process establishing network volunteers serve means communicating geographic locations possible least state network will consist volunteers interested joining effort acquiring flying sites well preserving have will addressed Eying Site Assistance volunteers responsibility simply keep abreast going ons his/her area reading newspapers watching listening news along keeping touch whomever necessarypolitically socially etc matters conducive flying sites passing information Eying Site Coordinator clubs area Volunteers register Eying Site Coordinator above addressed search flying site volunteers ask everyone make membership aware task opportunity serve volunteer carrying message fellow members encouragement verbally inclusion publications high priority objective support future aeromodeling Club Prepared Alternate Flying Site William H Huebner President Lakeland Aeromodel Club Lakeland Aeromodel Club North Arlington NJ flew over 20 years site east town Hackensack Meadowlands excellent place fly seemingly good long-term prospects area used over-fly zone largest landfill sites north central New Jersey fell under control Hackensack Meadowlands Development Commission HMDC 1995 private firm contracted use open areas top landfill compost leaves collected surrounding communities commercial purposes 1996 HMDC agreed allow contractor erect building composted material could bagged rather truck out offsite facility flat area around flying site ideal building paved runway ready-made parking lot employees cars Lake/and asked leave hunt should noted northern New Jersey very densely populated areas already developed generally have topographical problems also prevent use much anything Members scoured surrounding communities large tracts open land whether commercial public privately held HMDC contacted determine whether other areas around landfill could used proved accessible National Parks Department contacted As part search effort very comprehensive written proposal document prepared Executive Committee comprised Edmund Manger President William Huebner Vice-president Angelo DeFilippo Secretary Victor Bock Treasurer clearly described hobby benefits hobby participants national organization clubs goals goals national organization demographics members safety issues former notable members potential benefits property owners flying site requirements proposal used potential site owners sell needs Rather quickly thank goodness efforts resulted obtaining permission build flying field small portion community recreation field/recycling center neighboring town Lyndhurst fact over-fly area under jurisdictional control same HMDC effectively guaranteeing no development land HMDC readily agreed letting club use airspace new site potential better old especially since no houses within miles likelihood less vehicular traffic under over-fly zone no stray dump trucks Onto parade however little rain falls new site means greater interaction town officials occasional presence sporting activities behind flying areas attendant kids around ah yes . opportunity nearby highway Wanting create improve paved runway old site adding intersecting runway crosswind landings membership used treasury two rounds assessments couple very generous benefactors raise funds Unforeseen delays business failure paving contractor additional work bury light poles planned town would interfere landing approach drove costs above financial resources available additional revenue raising ideas investigated including commercial loans loans members further assessments fundraisers grant proposals Former District II VP Joe Beshar member club strongly suggested raising financial problem national organization newly elected District II Vice-president Mr Wes De Coo contacted joined club monthly membership meeting get acquainted us organization found him genuinely interested fact joined us Holiday meeting actively participated festivities Wes suggested draft loan proposal AMA outlining situation financial dilemma specific need funding total comprised January1999 149 relatively small percentage overall expense describe site-plan demonstrate financial ability club repay loan Wes brought proposal Executive Committee AMA financial committee reviewed panposal offered club $600000 loan repaid low interest rate offer line proposed repayment schedule based dues anticipated new member enrollment over 18 months Since first time such endeavor did have homework prepare budget estimates project future revenues prepare present arguments monies needed Additionally Wes De Cou worked behind scenes lobby us AMA advocacy efforts truly commendable work really paid off very quick turnaround Club officers several members signed promissory note business Someone has take responsibility accountability yes liability repay loan Just remember being business-like made very easy AMA say YES Club membership dropped 110 less half two years transition reconstruction new flying site combined loss another smaller local clubs flying site has increased membership just over year 80% loan has repaid infidi time want thank AMA involved officers officials Wes De Cou Joe Beshar Matty Ruzzo Lyndhurst Public Works Department Paul Passamano Lyndhurst Parks Recreation Department mayor town council Lyndhurst course others numerous mention justice forgetting someone help support Finally clubs have demonstrated need funding have wonderful additional resource Contact Flying Site Assistance Coordinator Take time think through what need would use resources ability club repay make request AMA help found proposal worked very well provided AMA information show whys need money hows would repaid what projects money would used whos responsible officers members assure fiscal responsibility made like business proposition rather like kids asking Dad some money turn made easy AMA evaluate request see value loaning money return investment accountability funds Remember like bank loan club must able show adequate credit worthiness unlike dealing bank AMA understands what need want lastly expect AMA fund entire project club must shoulder substantial part cost directly will demonstrate greater local commitment project have excellent resource AMA now Joe Beshar recently assumed position flying Site Assistance Coordinator AMA would like extend sincere congratulations new position S Mike Stokes AMA Education Coordinator 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 As will last column Model Aviation have procrastinating would go about writing what say past year have enjoyed being Education Coordinator Academy Model Aeronautics involvement have meeting youth-oriented educators modelers across United States still feel have has received education grown experience personal thanks Joyce Hager Jay Mealy giving opportunity months column will ways just like ones before will deal what happening around country dedicated folks make hobby sport what today work young people will start another YES Youth Education Stipend grant recipient Again continuation existing program Minnesota Radio Control Soaring Society Bloomington Minnesota actually late getting request school year begun third September Congratulations MRCSS members wonderful work continuing Washburn High School Minneapolis October column reported Lake Orion Middle School Michigan received YES grant Harold Reuter mentor program recently sent letter included newspaper article progress program sort community involvement looking make public aware Academy Model Aeronautics members what they/we have offer Harold made point latest letter importance timing recognition main point being dont keep exploits yourself Let us know what doing might share pride entire membership Thanks Harold wish continued success best luck Lake Orion Middle School Dragon Fliers program recently conversation longtime friend actively engaged preservation military aviation history Dino Digiorgio man passion mission Dino founder World Miniature Warbird Association charter preservation military aviation history through Scale model aircraft As part charter group youth activity involvement issue past June Dino officiated organizations banquet presented 10year-old Paul Sitler cadet wings making him Junior Air Cadet World Miniature Warbird Association So young man recognition Turns out Paul started flying RC Giant Scale ripe old age 9 after two years sport-flying smaller stuff Paul dad Bill Sitler teamed up build Dick Sarpolus-designed Mustang Paul eye turns out dad own quick let young Paul burn up skies duo completed project time Paul fly Mustang Fall warbird meet Imlaystown NJ addition Paul flew Mustang two other meets last fall Paul later entered Mustang Junior Category 98 WRAM Westchester Radio Aero Modelers show took second place Pauls dream get involved Junior Cadet program turns 14 attend Air Force Academy day Air Force pilot Lofty goals anyone 10-year-old get impression will achieve past week received latest revision rules next years Science Olympiad competition courtesy Tom Sanders As have reported previously year first attempt Propellor Propulsion model airplane competition few ambiguities rules have cleaned up clarified 1999 copy rules contact Tom Sanders Midwest Products 800 348-3497 wrapping up month want take opportunity thank members AMA Education Committee have given unselfishly time talents Without commitment past year job would have impossible others have also helped educate past year Among Dick Baxter Bob McKay JJ Levine Alice Noble CAP Tom Sanders Charlie Bauer Ed McCollough Sandy Frank Dave Gish Chief Powell too name heartfelt thanks 150 Model Aviation Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 787-7454 Recently privileged babysit two granddaughters Just before dinner started discussing food what might eat meal Angie four year old very talkative asked Granddaddy know what cant eat breakfast response No what cant eat breakfast Angie said lunch dinner Now told four-year-old joke Speaking food too often free meal like cheese mouse getsit has trap attached Below schedules income expenses 1997 1996 Nats bottom lines indicate swing $20892 excess expenses over income 1996 $4462 excess income over expenses 1997 $25354 swing Having event Muncie saves lot money am sure know indoor events held Johnson City Tennessee careful Look expenses shows several items off-site event location causes Site rental officials travel expenses largest two Read enjoy THE ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS INC SCHEDULES OF NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP CONTEST REVENUE AND EXPENSES YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 311997 AND 1996 1997 Revenue Entry fees Trophy sponsorships Souvenir sales net Miscellaneous Amount Percent $ 32863 1503 5133 671 8 18% 37 128 17 1996 AmountPercent $ 44961 1250 630 JLZ4Z 925% 26 13 36 Expenses Planning meeting Officials fees travel lodging uniforms Staff expenses Trophies Cars trucks trailers Equipment rental other Contestant supplies Site rental Officials parties awards Supplies services other Telephone Miscellaneous .A2Ifl 1000 2458 6064 128 11547 487 1500 324 5290 67 4926 75 61 151 03 287 12 37 08 132 01 123 01 71 7384 17095 305 22096 417 6766 741 5050 577 5766 68 887 Excess deficiency revenue over expenses 1000 152 352 06 455 08 139 15 104 12 119 01 67 1430 $ 4462113%$ 20892430% Until Later ary1999 151 IConnecticut / Maine / Massachusetts / New Hampshire / Rhode Island / Vermont Don Krafft Vice President Duxbury MA 02331-1828 P0 Box 1828 781 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 AlIen Road Billerica MA 01 821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuffin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 031 06-1077 Richard Sherman 30 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1 223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1866 NEW ENGLAND SCALE MASTERS QUALIFIER Woodstock Airport Ct used first time event good location runway quite rough supposed have re-surfaced weather caused delays dune time understanding first five expert class qualified go Scale Masters held Ohio five Ray Labonte Tom Kosewski Ed Estabrook Lloyd Roberts James Russell Following some pictures event Model Aviation 4The Judges l-r Charlie Nelson Jim Parker Harvey Hjelm Chauncey Dance Richie Roberts Don Krafft Expert winner Ray Labonte receiving trophy Jim Sbrogna Lloyd Roberts 4th expert Lloyd flew Flybaby modeled after once owned Gus Deltwas dog Max Gus familiar sight contests New England Max usually close few airplanes lined up spectator viewing Mitch Buckley Junior entered mother made trophies EC Meeting Minutes Available complete copy approved minutes quarterly Executive Council meeting available AMA member request copy most-recently approved minutes will provided no charge Council meets quarterly minutes given meeting approved following meeting Additional copies minutes other meetings $5 shipping handling charge Requests may submitted AMA Administration telephone via fax writing telephone requests dial 765 287-1256 extension 201 210 fax requests use 765 741 0057 $10 minimum credit card orders General Skyfarer built Moe Gionfriddo about flown Harvey Thomasian CD Jim Sbrogna observes Nick Ziroli Jr Won Airtronics Radio • U kid [tilE 11 1Cb New Jersey/ New Vorkl Europe Wes De Cou Vice President 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1308 Phone 908 221-1666 Fax 908 221-9297 decou@idtnet Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hrghtstowo NJ 08525-4551 Roy Brown USAF APCENr CMR 485 000 eec APO AC 09703 VinceJoliano teeharrrrock Rd Recky Pt New Yew NY 11778 Ray Juschkus 59 Lioingotorr Street St domes NY 11780 James M Lewis P081 Ogdeoborg NY 13889-0081 Bob Mckay tOO W Edward St belay NJ 08830 Dave Matbewnon Boo 8t3 Cemillus NY t353t Tom Marray 31 voorhees Drive Booking Riden NJ 07820 Marlene Nibodem 407 Willow Street Lockyort NY t4094 Bill Poytbress 2 Hemlock Court Sougeeies NY t2477 Adam SaltIer 41 Perry Avenue Lethem NY 12110-2433 Tarry Tarrenoire tOt Smithield Dr Endicoft NY t3780-4329 Freqoency Coordinator Ion Seater 03 Airyon Dr Cowego County Airport Fulton NY t3089 3101 098-8003 Early July AVP Robert McKay longtime modelers Don Post Sal Cannizzo gave indoor R/C demonstration Somerset County 4-H Broken Props Club Coupled rubber-powered demo club got few months back kids now primed year-round flying activities Don Post showing 4-H club convert gym flying site pictures different events shown web site wwwamadistrictiiorg Check out Once again Im happy report articles have come field large numbers Ill use space month get caught up . AVP Marlene Nikodem comes word summer filled interesting flying events May Yes know long ago May Niagra County R/C Model Eying Club hosted second annual John Grigg Memorial Sailplane Contest John will recall past President AMA predecessor VP District II Jim Roller Bill Wegmen Pete Fiorentine finished 123 Unlimited class Roman Paryz Ill Wegman Roller came out 123 Standard class Bob McClure Radio Control Club Rochester RCCR submitted some pics contest web site Marlene CDd event Speaking RCCR hosted Ray Edmunds Memorial Air Show Fun Fly early June Im catching up event CDd Jeny Joseph saw 43 contestants bring 75 airplanes far away Saratoga Demonstration flights put combat flyers Jim Warner Rodney Boatman George Hartman Mike Daly glider demo handled Bill Wegman Don Ogren wowed crowd flying lawnmower RCCR wives treated everyone great meal after flying festivities late June five local RC clubs participated Niagra Air Show held Niagra Falls Air Base Navy Blue Angels big draw model aviation got significant amount attention Members Wings Rotors Brauer Aviators Hying Knights Aircrafters Niagra County R/C Model Hying Club spent hour day showing skills RC pilots addition 42 models displayed hangar space allotted model groups Over 200000 folks enjoyed show base commander impressed model display has already extended invitation participate show next year Demonstration aircraft Niagra Show Static display hangar Niagra Also June heard World Miniature Warbird Association product tireless efforts Dino Di Giorgin its first event WMWA accomplished following 98 pilots registered 168 aircraft 9 WWII pilots attendance honored event banquet including two original Tuskegee Airmen well 109G pilot 7 countries represented participating pilots Good spectator attendance great time attended highlights 11 year old Paul Sifter showing some old-timers really isnt too tough fly giant scale P 51 windy conditions . seven times expect see lot organization Paul Sifter preps P-S 1 WMWA meet Two Tuskegee Airmen take action WMWA meet Emil Cassanello Long Island comes word Scale Masters qualifier held August Im closing Skyhawks field Manorville Nick Ziroli Sr took 1st place P-38 Emil Cassanello Sal Urcivoli took 1st Team Scale Fokker EIII Ron Prestin Bob Allen placed 2nd 47 Thunderbolt P-47 done Col Francis Gabby Gabreskis colors Gabby lives Long Island attended meet Emils invitation Also attendance Me-I 09 pilot Gottfried Dulias Emil says Gabby Gottfried have lot common both Aces flew top fighter planes both crashlanded behind enemy lines prisoners war Gabby released war ended Gottfried spent three years after war before released stories tell ary1999 153 Associate Vice Presidents Don Ogren flying lawnmower Ohio Pennsylvania West Virginia Bob Brown Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 E-mail amadiii@penncom Associate Vice Presidents Mike earbee eset Calgary Coart Colorobos OH 43229-2008 etd 991-1643 David H Ellis 5261 DeW5 Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-12SS 304 77e-140e Nelsen Gould 1944 Idaho 5teet Allentown PA lel os-ears eta 797-ess John Hathaway 102 Woodrnnrn Drivn Nnw Stanton PA 15672-9449 412 925-32e6 Donald Klopp 637 Harnlton Coort Trappe PA 19426-2256 610 409-Or 29 Frank Nell 6042 Norwell Drioe Dayton OH 45449 937 435-9232 Matthew Turowaki RR93 Boo 294 Dogwood Drine Drown PA 18222 717 e22-0d35 Joseph S VIals5 1391 Cranbtook Orion PO Boo 951 Maomee OH 43537-3062 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Anenan Forty Fort PA t970d P5one 7t7 267-6970 Internal club problems Are group intelligent individuals focused enjoyment hobby bunch children squabbling over anything can think Over period several years clubs often meet demise because internal factions ruin Dont let happen club Stagnation within club breeds trouble What club doing future Are events activities planned Capitalize winter doldrums develop something positive Donrt wait until something needed build treasury Establish goals strive meet ALLIANCE BALSA BEES very worthwhile club activity provided report William Peel III secretary Alliance Balsa Bees late Spring Alliance Balsa Bees sponsored youth activity Cub Scouts local Pack 125 meeting over twenty scouts built own Sig Delta Dart club purchased AMA. first model airplane parents attendance Im sure fun brought Goldberg Eagle 63 use demonstrator aviation fundamentals portion project showed radio control unit worked effect would have flight also explained demonstrated Bernoullis Principle kids knew plane really flew Most scouts went away better understanding model full scale aviation Later same week invited come out club field Barber Airport first thing did trim out Darts done held mass launch moment air full Delta Darts laughter children Tom Erb put helicopter demonstration simply amazed kids father showed interest getting model helicopters talked Tom about information Next John Werne put aerobatic demonstration Solution X really got scouts attention got see big plane up close kids seen pictures models never seen fly pulled out trainer kids fly used Buddy-Box explained worked line chance fly formed quickly scout chance fly Most kids put death spiral some showed knack As put plane away overheard some fathers say would take down U-control models hanging ceilings fly Summer feel can get just kid father interested hobby work effort put out well worth see Im also Contest Director father two sons have started flying year personally invited come out Nite-fly Big-Plane Fly have open door policy junior wanting learn fly same afternoon Forrest Barber opened up airport scouts gave hour long tour hangers showing different types airplanes scouts eating snack sky divers local jump school landing big X front kids loss local flying fields community involvement almost must have seen several clubs lose fields because lack communication Most people see hobby just noise After visit parents both sides left better impression other club hearing some grumbling about noise have open house type fly-in invite public Invite fly buddy-box system will surprised response will get Probably best way show interest public involve kids Sponsor youth group either church scouting will automatically involve parents effort put forth now may just save field later down road Thanks fine report Mr Peel Im sure Alliance Balsa Bees will see benefit Model Aviation est Barber shows flight controls gyrocopter TEST SI John Peel Aeronca Champ wing rib Mass launch Delta Darts William Peel Ill scouts fly buddy-box Delaware / District Columbia / Maryland /North Carolina/ Virginia Chuck Foreman Vice President 412 Pine Cone Ct Kill Devil Hill NC 27948 Phone 252 441-5855 Fax 252 441-6554 cforeman@modelaircraftorg Associate Vice Presidents George Abbott 8712 Weatlake 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 E-Mail moultona@mindspringcom Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Ave Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Home Phone 540 943-1684 E-Mail flyrrs@cfwcom John Stare 826 Marl Pit Rd Middletown DE 19709 Home Phone 302 376-7154 E-Mail vrcs38@aolcom Bliss Teague 625 5th Ave SW Hickory North Carolina 28602 Home Phone 828 324-2164 Office Phone 828 733-9228 E-Mail blissteague@conninccom Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 910 488-5986 Lots input column month way photographs think can get lets give try first photo shows some cubs entered Central Carolina RC Modelers first annual Cub Day July 18th 1998 photo sent Bob Babura AVP Maryland shows two participants Indian Creek Youth Aviation program adjusting models engine Notice proper safety procedure flight preparation photo taken Skyline Flyers R/C Club field shows Jack Fetters Miss Fortune X OS 10 powered RIC free flight Jack member Northern Virginia RIC Club L photo shows Jack Lewis latest creation Dewoitine D 520 1/12 scale 704 combat ship Chuck Foreman next two photographs taken Triangle Skymasters 4th July Celebration first shows some planes brought celebration Bill Mitchell David Miller get Bills Magician ready flight Hampton Roads R/C Club members provide second annual air show local elementary school Lots kids having fun school principal John Sammons turn buddy box last photo shows what like Take kid flying Dewey Mann teaching William Crosseup art using buddy box Thats month like last photograph shows Go take kid flying ary1999 155 • kid [ au 1 1 Alabama / Florida / Georgia / Mississippi / Puerto Rico / South Carolina/Tennessee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Phone 12051322-2127 FAX 205 252-2654 E-mail iemcneill@junocom WEB-PAGE hsp//wwwscotlnet/ama Associate Vice Presidents Roe Chidgey 3713 Pompano Or. Pensacola FL 32514 Wilhelmlna Chihasa 2826 Arhor Plane Knoxville TN 37917 John G Cooper 4788 Cloister Cvoe Memphis TN 35118 James Alnis 5426 Meiwood Orive Jackson MS 39211 Michael Gregory 305 Rockmont Rd Greenville SC 29615 William T Haywood 4 Rohis Circie Pole AL 36530 Karl Hansel 383 Briarwood 842 Merioian MS 39305 Louise lao 296 Huntridge Wap Winteispriegs FL 32708 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornien N Charleolon SC 29405 Chris Joiner PG Evo 4469 Columbus GA 31804-0468 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Pueblo Pass Aeniston AL 36206 George Perryman 3644 Lake Smprna GA 30082 Clifford Scholefield 4138 NW 33rd Place Gainesville PL 32606 Melds Sires 781 Snaidman Rd Aiken SC 28803 Frank Tiano 10300 Estaxcia Lane West Palm Beach PL 33414 Ward Van Dazer 3604 N River Rd Gainesville GA 30506 Lee Wehater 1505 Sycamore Maschnster TN 37300 Joseph Micalizzi HC 866 Boo 10397 Fajardn Puerto Rico 00738 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fields 183W Slrickiand Rd Interlachno FL 32148 Phvee 18041 684-2517 RC Contest Coordinator Kenneth Blackwell 207 W Sanacreek Rd Enterprise AL 36330 Phnve l33l 347-4721 Display Coordinator Russell Mobely 5636 Wsvdvaiiep Rd NE Thomson GA 30824 Phone 17061 h87-9783 Computer Science Technology Espert Tom Rhodes 9 New York Blvd Beverip Hills FL 34488 Phene 13521 527-0674 13521 795-2362 West Ala Aero-Modelers Club President Joe Robinson invited 2nd Annual Fly showed up 70 airplanes flown Joe also Tuscaloosa City Engineer everybody obeys 2000 spectators Wait minute children running picture above? man apparently chasing them? running from? Are escaping? serious necessary can call out entire West Alabama Aero-Modelers Club Northport City Police Dept Alabama National Guard children may need help WEST ALA AERO Club spends great deal time teaching young flyers above Jeff Gracer Club Pres Joe Robinson Scott Barron Lee Markham transmitter nice club Mississippi Coast RC Club President Charles Cox serious heart surgery TAILDRAGGERrrClub Newsletter Editor Jim Fields reported Charles came home came down staph infection go back hospital again looked up staph dictionary shun staphylococcus Gram-positive spherical parasitic bacteria causing infection etc Charles behalf everybody District want get well immediately havent got time hospital heart infection stuff club needs District needs want better report next month Frank Hodson 11283 Chelsia Lane Hampton Georgia 30228 wants C02 competitor District V contact him regarding AMA rules changes Frank means business want meet Americas top News-letter Editors Ed Rouisse left standing Club Treasurer George Walker Both belong Clearwater Florida Pinellas Eying Club would like say thanks Ed No detailsjust thanks! Steve Motley Publicity Chairman famous Remote Control Assn Central Florida RCACF writes June 24 entertained kids Elks Childrens Hospital Umatilla Ha fed hotdogs sodas chance fly TrainerPlane hot day children fun Above pix L-R front Timothy Dodgen Rene Rodriguez Patrick Graham Trakeya Robinson Rafael Jimenez Matthew Turner L-R rear Christy Newcomb Mike Polk Evelene Parker Adam Bariaug Mary Johnston Latoya Monroe Sasha Cooper Also Ida Gordy Keith Welte Carla Williams Kendra McCray Roger Marshall Sec/Treas Kershaw County flyers Camden South Carolina writes second year operation Kershaw County Science Park want share success readers Roger has enclosed snap magnificent superimposed over landfill below new shelter members good show Roger. fine Associate Vice Presidents Mr Ward Van Duzer has himself recently successfully survived serious surgery back action full blast Ward also mailed 98 NATS Precision Aerobatics winners District V L-R above Dondi Garrison winner Senior Precision Aerobatics Paul Walker winner Open PA Kevin Stewart Rock Hill SC Kevin won Junior Very impressive wins News Flash have just acquired stack Websters Medical Dictionarys first half book words second half First Aid Guide Controlling bleedingbandaging cardiopulmonary resuscitation treating cuts burns like live Dist V write Ill mail pay postage Everybody needs first-aid advice Something else New Club Presidents will take over soon have stack Roberts Rules Order Free also Let know want either both back Tuscaloosa Fly-In mystery has deepened See picture below What child far left running fiercely What has frightened him? What other children plucking up out ground? Are picking up worms out earth? Perhaps some gold pieces have fallen sky What answer enigma? mystery mystery running little children Next month next issue Model Aviation magazine will have ANSWERS membership about expire sure renew immediately go news stands next month buy next copy Model Aviation mag Dont miss next issue Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents Illinois John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Parenti 1920 Buckingham Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Warden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indiana Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Bussell 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 -31 06 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Boa 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 MO 64086 816 524-7307 Frequency Coordinator Cal Orr RR 1 Boa 1238 Higgineville MO 64037 660 584-6284 Fan 660 584-6285 Webmaster Gary Parenti 11001 Martindale Dr Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 531-9556 hflpilwwwcsamiitedu/amadist6/indeshtm OPPORTUNITY Jerry Worden R/C contest coordinator except soaring asked replaced has done outstanding job last several years now need new coordinator interested give Jeny call phone number e-mail address can found District VI Web page listed above after speaking him interested send letter MERRILL VILLE IN Club #2991 Deep River R/C Flying Club held mall show promote hobby over 50 planes display club also signed up 90 demonstration flight individual signed up contacted date set intro-flight Picture shows display mall PLAINFIELD IN Club #298 Screaming Eagles RC Inc 26 flyers seven states participate Fifth Annual Eagles Pattern contest held club field 1st Place Novice Jeff Hughes 1st Place Sportsman Dae Kim first picture below 1st Place Advanced John Ford 1st Place Masters Jeff Aranyos 1st Place FAI Geoff Combs Next have part flight line Steve Ragsdale co-CD provided information photos BOWLING GREEN KY Club #1158 Southern Ky Model Aero Club club 60 some members owns its flying field has 50 500 foot runway Last May fly-in attracted 80 pilots five states Photo 1 shows some aircraft pilots families sitting shade enjoying flying Photo 2 shows Greg Garrison 1/2 scale Laser 200 local TV station taped quite bit meet shown channel 13 twice evening Ernie Iversen sent pictures information PERU IN Club 281 Mississinewa Sky Hawks received invitation display Grissom Air Reserve Base annual air show club put together display 20 some aircraft Claims show state 150000 people attended Club members lost count spoke Carl Moon supplied pictures information will note pictures club put display near C-47 smart modelers know find shade first picture Carl himself second L R has Bill Timberman Ron Lowe Bud Wallick Steve Eagle Howard Martz ANDERSON IN Delbert Leisure Jr sent couple pictures Ju-88 A-4 partially finished state Power will two ST 75 Should weigh about 15 pounds ary1999 157 Iowa / Michigan / Minnesota / Wisconsin Dave Gish Vice President 5435 St Hwy 99 Wapello IA 52653 Tel 319 766-2202 Fax 319 766-4038 Email goflyl @lisconet 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 Thomas 0 Lazar 435 Hubbell St Marshall WI 53559-9409 Andy Lowe 9557 Crosley Redford Ml 46239 Tel 313 534-6650 E-mail andyd7@electrodynamcom Bill Millar 712 Grand Ave Petoskey Ml 49770 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindstrom MN 55045 Mike Zingery 6496 5 Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Al Schwartz 2787 Fernwood Roseville MN 55113 Ph 612633-2286 East Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Ph 810486-4800 OOPS Correction required Wayne Yeager quit pylon board member Dist VII contest coordinator Also Jean Lasik has resigned AVPs MI will moving Florida will replaced Andy Lowe Livonia Mi now can contacted 734-422-5420 about Andy will follow later Back July Ribcrackers around Farmington Hills MI area held annual airshow great except certain biplane got little busted up personal thanks club members hospitality shown wife Several kids got chance take turn controls takes lot people put good flight line control shown event like oneduring entire show Thunderbirds RC club Kalamazoo MI held 4th Annual Open House spring 1998 flight demos pretty much dedicate whole weekend introducing hobby public Using buddy system fly about 50 60 people adults kids Left student Todd Anderson right student Jim Landon young man Tiger 60 Andrew Gideon youngest club member eleven has flying own 3 years An open invitation exists AMA members fly Thunderbirds field anytime theyre Kalamazoo area 158 Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents crowd turned out both days largest have seen Associate Vice Presidents 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 Valley View Suite 4 Farmers Branch TX 75234 972 241-8492 South Gene Kent 2811 Cork Cove San Antonio TX 78230 210 308-8043 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 817 467-9211 During 1998 first year representing modelers AMA District VIII Executive Council Academy have traveled thousands miles visiting events flying sites clubs hobby stores variety modeling activities throughout five state region district now reflect perspective could seen someone views broad expanse range what aircraft modeling region No matter much differ type modeling doing given date changes throughout ones life modelingeven killer competitors sport beginners taking lessons needing assistance first like other like others Having attended 1998 Nationals Gathering Eagles II SAM Champs Weatherford TX Swap Meet last weekend March September semi annually Memorial service DFW airport lifelong volunteer Academy AMA member Mr Ed Turner can unequivocally state person has experienced joy fulfillment excitement creating flying model airplanes has experiences transcend could have otherwise participate construction flying model aircraft no matter much differ types models construct enjoy similar another non-modeling individual Aeromodelers truly unique persons AMA glue bonds modelers together Hopefully oppressive heat has surrounded AMA District VIII remissionreports have come attendance both sanctioned events model flying general has affected decreased record temperatures May 1999 bring better conditions being outside flying models recognize fellow modeler AMA member Over Internet RAtwood407@AOLcom reports availability quality four-color AMA logo plastic name identification badge displays red white blue AMA wings logo members AMA No name chartered club affiliation city state residents worn visit another club/flying site modeling activity identifies member being type people plastic badge may equally worn cap shirt pocket states easy means identify individual being AMA member member given charter club ordered identification tags found well worth cost $400 information about identification tags directly contact manufacturer w Engraving ox 862 Jenks Oklahoma 74037 Another product identifies modelers another will soon available through AMA distribution channels Muncie IN AMA logo printed high-quality windsocks 15 knot aviation quality will available contacting Supply Service department AMA will reasonably priced almost necessity flying field introduced manufacture wind socks AMA hopefully will see flying throughout district photos members models Monthly photographs can possibly included page come will attempt reserve space possible keep up action modeling District VIII consult Web site numerous photographs developing programs district seen free video lending library growing tremendously Additionally listing instructor pilots district shown consult following regular basis updated continuously wwwAMA-Dist-8 org AMA glue bonds modelers together PS newest branches aeromodeling Radio Control Combat American Scale Dogfighters Association has formed coordinate activities information about AMA event No 704 2scale Combat information write ASDA 20300 Lochmoor Harper Woods MI 48225 wwwscalecombatcom Flying Fun Fellowship Sandy Frank ary1999 159 AMA Dist VIII RC Combat team championship decided July 5 Waco TX middle age crazy team Fort Worth Thunderbirds outscored 23 contestants Upper left Jerry Bradley right Ray Thompson lower right Hippie Hobbies Unlimited owner also won firstplace overall flying Joe Butler Special lower left unnamed mechanic Larry Weddle Kingsland Ar Camden Aircraft Modelers fun fly Fred Hill local hobby store owner instructing youngsters about becoming modelers Time well spent thank Fred New Mexico scale association scale fly-in 34 entrants Colorado Arizona New Mexico look event last weekend June 1999 midday walk planes featured 80 model aircraft photo CD Pat Tritle Albuquerque NM 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 8027 W 81St Circle Arvada CO 80005 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Mike Weidner 6535 Foxdale Circle Colorado Springs CO 80919-1 788 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News South Dakota 61 Years Modeling John Donovan interest modeling started 1936 nine years old time candy bars came out balsa glider attached collected until fleet time lived farm climbed top windmill flew also made orange crate models whittled props As went town would hold out car window make props spin 1939 moved Ireton Iowa classmates building balsa stick planes covering tissue built together sometime separated WWII both went service later married moved Sioux Falls started flying U Control 1960 ten other modelers started Flying Eagles Model Club started city wide campaign find model port finally granted space fair grounds built 4 flying circles 1 gas powered car circle After club members spent week year fair flying entertain spectators ended 1979 fair grounds expanded make room next 3 years held craft hobby model plane shows fair mini-tractor pulls helped promote modeling area 10 years Flying Eagles known Flying Eagles Junior Optimist Club backing adult High Noon Optimist Club work youth club received Optimist year award. 1960 started hobby shop known Donovans Hobby Center supply modelers needs has expanded later became known Donovans Hobby Craft Scuba Center Inc 60s held model building classes store get young people started modeling also held classes YMCA 1970 leased field opened own RC model port organized club called private Field RC Club helped start Lake Area Model Club Watertown So Dak sanctioned 2 contests city Watertown gave appreciation plaque Classes held Sioux Falls Public Library teaching young people build Delta Darts years have planes display library Several parades have allowed taxi RC planes time pulling trailer behind something interest fit parade day Several times went other towns put air shows Mitchell Prop Busters Club projects helped start first model show area held YMCA 1968 3 years later needed room went Western Mall hold show filled hail space 1978 moved show Empire Mall 150 people registered 250 models entered 1972 held banquet before show Cliff Weirich guest speaker 75 Stan Chilton President ALMA Johnnie Clemens attended district AIVIA meeting SD Nebr Kan Wyo held time As retail member Hobby Industry Ass asked serve board directors 1974 1977 1978-19791 served chairman retailers section shows opportunity meet executive director AMA John Worth Johnnie Clemens help plan modeling area Some clubs helped start Flying Eagles Model Club Mitchell Prop Busters Brookings Barn Stormers Private Field Fliers Lake Area Modelers Sioux Falls Rcers Donovans RC Club So Dak have sanctioned about 50 AIVIA contests having Junior Events doing could have done help familywife Betty daughter Becky Like sponsoring ball club sponsor airplane club past 26 years have found model port teaching new club members fly spending hours heated double garage teaching modelers build occasionally repairing has gone astray age 701 look back life feel really did make difference As result years service John awarded AMAs Superior Service Award Apr 20 97 Marshall Minnesota Model Plane Show News Nebraska HiFlyers Model Airplane Club Grand Island Nebraska hosted 6th Annual FunFly Open-House July 12 1998 Club field 1221 South Shady Bend Road provided excellent site days flying 33 registered pilots Models sizes types present smaller trainers vintage old-timers racers biplanes quarter-scale aircraft organized events included scheduled candy drop kids full scale paraplane piloted Jason Luebbe AT-6 ten lap demonstration race As always HiFlyers extend invitation AMA members crossing Nebraska stop visit fly field located east side Grand Island t left John Anderson #1 son Henry Coons Both GI HiFlyers Both holding homebuilt Baby Aces 4Gary Sandsted yers Sec-Treas 3127 Brentwood Blvd Grand Island Ne 68801 160 Model Aviation eeting Minutes 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 AIvIA Administration telephone via fax writing telephone requests dial 765 287-1256 extension 201 210 fax requests use 765 7410057 $10 minimum credit card orders U] F-i 11 rem mu i i] t m Arizona / California / Hawaii Guam / Nevada / Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone/Fax 602 728-9400 E-mail nchh @ptimenetcom http//wama-1 Ocom/ama Glenn Carter Walnut Creek California 510 933-2086 Michael Harrington Kaneohe Hawaii 808 239-6682 Gary Hover Visalia California 209747-0287 Kal Jensen Reno Nevada 702 329-6430 John Krohn Whittier California 310 692-4177 Bob Reynolds Tucson Arizona 520 296-8183 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner Sacramento California 916 362-1962 See Iaat monttia column additional AVPa Coordinatora Jerry Kitchen Salt Lake City powers up quarter scale Corsair preparation mid-day flight demonstration NURCAC annual Flyin Jerry provided breath taking flight demonstration crowd spectators modeling enthusiasts Trailed plume air show smoke Jerrys Corsair backdropped against clear blue Utah sky brings Corsair down runway low inverted pass Boyd Newman Vice President Northern Utah Radio Control Aircraft Club did honors announcing mid-day air show flight demonstration clubs annual summer Fly-in July 10-12 event conducted clubs gorgeous flying site just west Ogden UT edge Great Salt Lake years Fly-in included such notables Associate Vice Presidents Dan Johnson Kent Nogi flew BVM Bandit providing very impressive demonstration turbine powered RC flight attended Soar Utah 95 Im sure remember great slope soaring conditions fantastic soaring event Well take memory add huge variety slope soaring aircraft dozens soaring enthusiasts having wonderful time premier slope soaring sites youve got Soar Utah 98 event conducted during Labor Day weekend Sep 5-7 Point Mountain Point Mountain natural sand peninsula between Salt Lake Utah valleys incredible soaring site Soar Utah 98 CD Tom Hoopes gets few minutes edge slope during short break event activities foamy P-Si light weight foam constructed gliders traversed slope Soar Utah 98 thanks members Utah Soaring Association great event outline Elk head above Mormon Lake Lodge sign depicts rustic setting Arizona Model Pilots Societys annual Mormon Lake Fly-in cool northern Arizona pines south Flagstaff years fly-in organized Rick Cathy Power conducted Aug 14-16 included BBQ dinner entertainment wonderful opportunity enjoy clear mountain air company friends fellow modelers AMPS President Frank Jackson made sure everyone got chance fly allowed modeler turn flying community Cub Always looking little stick time took Frank up offer though few tense moments meandered down runway eventually mastered challenge flying 8000 feet density altitude Thanks Frank AMPS special thanks Rick Cathy putting fantastic event Members Arizona Model Pilots Sun Valley flyers take break flying look youngsters saddle up short trail ride through Coconino Forest Horseback riding just family activities available Mormon Lake providing variety entertainment entire family Till next time. Keepem safe Keepernflyn ary1999 161 •]FIiI[s~1E 1 1 iSI 1 m Alaska Idaho / Montana/ Oregon / Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Poriland OR 97213-0090 503 234-4439 EMAIL vpxi@pacifiercom Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 26405 SE 160th St Issaquah WA 98027 Al Culver Boa 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkinson 319 Yellowstone Billings MT 59101 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 96684 Reeves Lippincolt 4400 Gray Wolt Dr Wasilla AK 99654 Mike Hazel 1073 Windemere Dr NW Salem OR 97304 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Boa 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Snser 761 Lillooet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411 154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Get reservations Puyallup EXPO its time package Mount Rainier R/C Society 99 99 show Feb 6-7 information about 19th Annual running fine show has mailed clubs havent heard packet available talk club contact fortunate have well done well regarded show go dont support going lose very important part hobby using Internet Bill Bender established fine web site http /home att netlw bender/expo/nwexpo html covering EXPO information major change will no fee entering models static display Hopefully will increase numbers fine aircraft display dont bring out beauty built let us enjoy Bill Smith will conduct scheduling meeting 2 pm Saturday Bill asks CDs get plans contests early before meeting way major conflicts will ironed out advance now place read AMA Dist XI schedule Bill wrote Boeing Hawks have new Web Site have worked Mike McNamee Hawks include District XI RC Contest schedule particular schedule covers September thru December 1998 will try include 1999 events accrue primarily month January Its first class site Mike deserves lot credit can find Hawks site http/www brigadooncom/hawks Al Munger Editor Olympic R/C Association aka ORCA newsletter sent some photos news about ORCA inaugural fun fly July 18 Tod Anderson about get landing points ORCAs field Port Gamble WA site formerly use R/C flying John Castleman President ORCA negotiated lease Olympic Resources Management use historic mill site land previously used chip storage last spring 74 x 350 ft grass strip developed site club has 24 members growing Any flyers interested using field should contact John Castleman 360-779-4828 John Castleman gets 1st place award CD Harold Frombach ORCA field less restored mill town Port Gamble WA National Historic Site dates 1853 General Store has great Deli hungry pilots Appreciation credit due Mr Larry Smith ORM valued assistance lease negotiations past spring record wet Oregon Graham Hicks took photo field near La Grande Looking west across Lake Bushpilots La Grande Scale Rally held Aug 14-15-16 same site next photo Gene La Fond shows same general area sans water Gene Wenatchee WA admires 1st place Sportsman prize Nieuport 11 kit donated Proctor Enterprises Lynn Hendry competed provided some info about La Grande Scale Rally excellent event hosted Grande Ronde Bush Pilots Graham Hicks CD weather 27 contestants great Bush Pilots putting First Official US Scale Masters Regional well organized Courtright Field top shape Sat Bush Pilots put another famous steak dinners entire weekend outstanding well organized event truly friendly atmosphere AVP Al Culver remains F2G Corsair First engine problems CD Graham Hicks used radio control traffic two flight lines May Holiday Season best ever families Model Aviation *