A Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 View HQ See Page 168 AVLA/Charles H Grant Scholarships year Academy Model Aeronautics awards Charles Hampson Grant Scholarships deserving high school seniors will pursing continuing academic program accredited college university 1998 over 40 applications received processed five-person selection committee applicant screened ranked using various criteria include such things grade point average test results school community activities aeromodeling activities etc addition Grant Scholarship program specialized funds available include yearly donation provided Weak Signals Club funds scholarship result activities occur its annual model expo held spring Toledo Ohio 1998 direction sum $3500 awarded top winner addition amount provided CH Grant funds third scholarship awarded funds Christopher L Teke Silverthome California received Charles Hampson Grant scholarship amount $6100 1998 Additionally awarded Weak Signals scholarship $3500 Chris currently attending University Colorado Boulder Colorado pursuing degree civil engineering participating Air Force ROTC program will serving branch following graduation Chris graduated Summit High School May 1998 achieved weighted grade point average 402 overall academic average 9804% four years ranked third graduating class academic prowess resulted being recognized National Honor Society three years well Spanish Honor Roll provided Sig Manufacturing Inc Montezuma Iowa award based need modeling activity 1998 sum awarded $2000 Funds still currently available Tom Hutchinson grant award designated given individual exhibits highest level Free Right modeling activity 1998 award amount $1000 funds CH Grant awards generated through general funds using specific formula based Academy memberships donations memorials designated specific purpose other awards represent specific donations individuals organizations Applications information scholarships information regarding donations programs may obtained contacting AMA Headquarters extension 201 deadline applications 1999 awards April 30 1999 same period Chris also served high school peer counselor Other honors include Superintendents Honor Roll Geometry top student award Estudiante Del Mes Spanish award advance math awards Christophers school activities included number interest areas played clarinet band second chair certified American Red Cross Lifeguard serving high school camp counselor served school football swim snowboard teams Community service interests included participation Summit County Rugby team Ski Light Foundation Lady Peace Church Scuba diving program building houses nesting ducks Colorado Division Wildlife Chris has member AIvIA since 1990 Concentrating Radio Control has flown models floats skids wheels has participated 11 fly-in events sponsored local club SPARCS events involved Colorado resulted flights much 12000 feet elevations has enjoyed QSAA fly-in Tabulated Certified Public Accounting firm Brady Ware Schoenfeld Inc results announced November 25 1998 Copies complete tabulation can obtained contacting Mary Lou Vojslavek AMA Headquarters President *Dave Brown12145 Rich Hanson5991 District Vice President *Don Krafft857 District V Vice President *Jim McNeill1819 Jim Weems343 Norm Deputy754 District IX Vice President *Russ Miller602 District VII Vice President Special Election Dave Gish1401 * incumbent February 1999 139 Loveland Colorado Big Bird Fly-In 1997 IMAA Rally Giants 1995 dad featured Model Builder magazine /2-scale de Havilland Beaver flown 10th annual London Bridge Seaplane classic Chris remarks never thought hard work gave high school nine years modeling would have rewards like After being involved AMA nine years wonderful see support flying also students seeking higher education Congratulations Christopher Teke Nathan Nathan Enders Cazenovia New York awarded Charles Hampson Grant scholarship amount $5300 1998 graduated Cazenovia High School June 1998 achieved grade point average 3876 ranked fifth class achieved recognition National Honor Society last two years school received RITIUSA Today Quality Cup Medal Bausch Lomb University Rochester Science Award also awarded New York State Regents diploma honors Nathans school activities include participation Cazenovia High School Drama Club Chamber Choir select group performed dozens recitals concerts year 9th 10th grades played Junior Varsity soccer Community activity centered church youth group activities Troop 18 Boy Scouts Both groups involved activities community services such food drives construction hiking trails stream cleanup nearby Adirondack Mountains Nathan proud having achieved rank Eagle Scout August 16 1998 Nathans father passed away two years ago following long bout cancer Since two brothers will college same time found necessary help family expenses 1995 through 1997 worked local newspaper participated peer tutoring math Since 1998 has worked 20 hours week Cazonovia Greenhouses planting weeding installing watering systems mixing soil Additionally has found time construct models several local modelers since 1996 Nathans modeling experience ranges through Almost Ready-to-Fly type models electrics hand-launched gliders sailplanes recent years has concentrated developing own designs involve scratch-building utilizing techniques such foam cutting vacuum-bagging systems composite wing construction years Nats found him competing own-design Apollo hand-launch Genie Harley Michaelis plans 144 inch wingspan carbonfiber skinned 1997 Electric Nats competed Symphony electric member Voltaires club focusing electric flight Academy pleased recognize Nathan Enders scholarship winner H William H Yarnell Westchester California received Charles H Grant Scholarship $3200 1998 currently enrolled California State University Long Beach pursuing major aeronautical engineering ultimate goal become commercial airline pilot Currently following soloing age 16 has accumulated 240 hours flight time Cessna aircraft such 150s 172s Pitts 52B William ranked first graduating class St Bernards High School Playa Del Rey achieved unweighted grade point average 3933 addition being part National Honors Society 1996 1998 received top mathematics English department awards Gold Comitatus Medal Yale Book Award Williams school community activities included tutoring group home children cultural awareness committee serving Director fundraising Rotary Interact organization latter involved organizing trips Mexico Other interests included ice skating water sports classical bass guitar restoration classic VolkswagenTs work experience included jobs automobile detailing cashier island attendant service station flight dispatcher Security Aviation located Hawthorne Municipal Airport William has modeling since age 10 became member AMA age 11 flew first RCA pattern contest placed fifth Novice District VII champion 1993 Currently time allows flies Dr Jekell Masters class also enjoys flying Radio Control helicopters well scale sport models states ultimate goal become commercial airline pilot scholarship Academy Model Aeronautics dream step closer Good luck William Elizabeth Ann Mekina Cincinnati Ohio received $1000 Tom Hutchinson scholarship award attending Ohio State University pursuing courses pre-veterinary medicine graduated Walnut Hills High School June 1998 316 grade point average Elizabeth member school marching band first chair Concert Band playing trombone also participated Stage Craft course involves learning about elements stage productions Since ninth grade played softball team 10th grader three varsity team received Scholar Athelete Award participation maintaining 37 GPA member Walnut Hills/Proctor & Gamble FIRST team designed competed robot called Eagle Other activities included Girl Scouts Latin Club serving Class Secretary Student Government notable activities Student Government committee head Adopt-A-Family program area Elizabeth has opportunity develop work ethic through several jobs have involved specialized form babysitting bussing tables restaurant Elizabeth fortunate enough find employment near-by Office Depot learned different types skills have proved valuable Since new locations Columbus OH area will attending school hopes continue working part time Elizabeths modeling experience centers around Free Flight age five watched father build compete Serious interest part developed following winning third-grade science fair award based subject Gliders Longer Wing Spans Fly Further regular local meets Midwest 1994 set AMA Junior hand-held Catapult Glider record CIA Central Indiana Aeromodelers meet went set record Senior However award special significance earning Bob Larsh Perpetual Trophy Elizabeth confesses part fun hearing boys excuses beats relates beat dad event should have heard excuses last six years has competed variety events including Nats Congratulations Elizabeth being presented Tom Hutchison award 1998 4140 Model Aviation utive Council Meeting Highlights Motions made October 24-25 1998 Executive Council Meeting Muncie IN District VII Vice President absentMOTION 9 Moved E McCollough XI second C Foreman IV accept ASDA American Scale Dogfighters Association recognized AMA Special Interest Group MOTION passed unanimously MOTION 1 Moved E McCollough XI second C Bauer VI accept 1999 Operating Budget amended MOTION passed unanimously MOTION 2 Moved B Brown III second C Bauer VI amend Operating Budget account #7104070 increase $7000 MOTION passed unanimously MOTION 3 Moved E McCollough XI second C Bauer VI accept Capital Budget MOTION passed unanimously MOTION 4 Moved C Bauer VI second R Miller IX accept Nats AAAAA event Indoor June 1-6 1999 Johnson City TN Outdoor July 9-August 5 1999 Muncie IN MOTION passed unanimously MOTION 5 Moved R Miller IX second B Brown III Total aircraft thrust shall exceed 35 lbs single engine multiple engines combined Effective immediately amends document Safety Regulations Model Aircraft Gas Turbines item 2 approved April 27 1996 MOTION passed unanimously MOTION 6 Moved C Bauer VI second C Foreman IV rescind Motion 17 November 91 EC meeting budget amount Charles H Grant Scholarship grants based amount representing 15 cents per full open paid AMA member determined using membership total preceding year Should total budgeted amount awarded given year amount shall carried over distribution next year MOTION passed unanimously MOTION 7 Moved C Bauer VI second R Miller IX budgeted amount Charles H Grant Scholarship grants based amount representing 15 cents per full adult paid AMA member less $20000 per year Membership numbers determined total preceding year Scholarship awarded will first paid out allocated fund overage paid out donations scholarship Any unused donations will carried over year next would earn interest applied current budget MOTION passed 11 yes II III IV V VI VIII IX X NAA EVP 1 no XI Moved R Hanson X second B Brown III AMA build up 10 cage sets per Safety Conimittee specifications given NMPRA distribution throughout country After further discussion motion withdrawn R Hanson MOTION 8 Moved E McCollough XI second C Foreman IV Assign Headquarters task getting design per Safety Committee specifications pylon cage system price quotes building same MOTION passed unanimously MOTION 10 Moved J McNeil V second W De Cou II allocated funds various programs will awarded first additional funding will paid out donations Any unused donations will carried over year next would eam interest applied current budget MOTION passed unanimously MOTION 11 Moved R Miller IX second J MeNeill V AMA Flying Site Assistance Fund contribute $8450 development Shawnee Mission Radio Control Clubs new flying field MOTION failed 4 yes V IX X Xl 8 no II III IV VI VIII NAA EVP MOTION 12 Moved R Hanson X second E MeCollough XI AMA Executive Council approve grant 1998 Flying Site Assistance Fund $5000 distributed Woodland-Davis Aeromodelers assist further development control line contest site include paved flight circle capable accommodating control line speed racing events MOTION failed 3 yes VI X XI 8 no II III IV VIII IX NAA EVP 1 abstain V MOTION 13 Moved C Foreman IV second E MeCollough XI AMA Executive Council attend first AMA owned IMS Show California Jan 15 16 17 reimbursed travel room meal expenses according AMA standard operating procedare funding event will Other Officer Expense Fund will individual VPs district budgets MOTION passed 9 yes II IV V VI VIII X XI NAA EVP 2 no III 1 IX MOTION 14 Moved E McCollough XI second C Foreman IV adopt following rules Canadian residents MAAC members entitled enter AMA sanctioned events except FM Team Trials involved aspects modeling USA including joining AMA clubs order Canadian resident become AMA member he/she must MAAC member well order foreign national hold AMA membership and/or enter AMA sanctioned events foreign national must member his/her own National Aeromodeling Organization sole exception person resident country has no National Aeromodeling Orgmization MOTION passed unanimously Districts II X VII absent MOTION 15 Moved E MeCollough Xl second R Miller IX award Executive Director bonus discussed MOTION passed unanimously February 1999 141 FindingPreservingMaintaining Joe Beshar Coordinator 198 Merritt Dr Oradell NJ 07649 Fax 201 261-0223 Tel 201 261-1281 Please note heading Nov issue column fax no reversed phone no listing heading column published correctly Please adjust records accordingly Sorry inconvenience Hey folks communicating please note phone no fax no have makes life much easier find much effective being service Volunteers volunteers volunteers thats what getting thats what want flying site assistance program should aware time highest priority future hobby/sport availability place fly No place fly results no aeromodeling objective address need flying site lost need recognized too late have generally kept aware everyday activities thinking looking around appropriate locations have potential becoming flying site checking ownership other details readiness future fact conceivable might find location superior what club now has Im sure effort well well recognized purpose AMA volunteer flying site assistance program specifically cultivate actively search locations network individuals striving support effort what need about getting board now flying site assistance volunteer really cant have too volunteers might say the merrier us aiming very worthwhile cause future flying RC Free Flight Indoor Control Line whatever Its simple Request registration form get involved support great hobby/sport obtain form registration drop line call copy simple volunteer registration form Its just records can keep aware important issues benefit fellow modelers finding landfill areas have great potential flying sites areas stand idle have limitations can used serve very well flying sites Take notice landfills during travels call attention fellow modelers clubs own objectives encourage sharing ideas associated flying sites amongst fields presently operation am sure operational systems initiatives structural developments being practiced would helpful others Lets share ideas send description what being done flying site can publish develop atmosphere sharing fellow modelers fact send write-up history flying field starting its formation outlining some ways stumbling blocks overcome newsletter editor am sure could very helpful task developing copy 4142 Model Aviation Executive Council Meeting Dates following dates set 1999 Executive Council meetings dates subject change January 30-3 1 1999 April 24-25 1999 July 12 1999 October 1 1999 Budget October 23 -24 1999 999- 9 Rocco Ferrario Education Committee member Imagine standing very large room holding simple model airplane having 20000 science teachers slowly walk past Whos guy toy airplane Whats guy selling Hey looks like fun As glance way theres no telling what thoughts mind course have few thoughts own Are going want what have offer Dont realize what incredible impact model aircraft can have classrooms Am really right guy help get word out Exhibiting presenting largest science teachers conference world terrifying proposition yet never has need greater concert other exciting ventures AMA has undertaken recently Education Committee has made commitment showcase model aviation nations science educators As regular presenter exhibitor National Science Teachers Association well exposed around 20000 teachers year 40000 teachers next year Frank Garcher Midwest Productsone true patriarchs aerospace educationonce proclaimed Teach Teachers Well heres chance have anything offer important model airplanes built classrooms country would help AMA Im convinced answer Yes Model aeronautics deserves place classrooms have teaching middle school science 14 years can think no better tool teaching physical science science process skills Model aviation classroom provides golden opportunity making abstract concepts understandable Modeling provides concrete real-life applications forces center gravity mathematics experimentation could teach same concepts using different activities would want plugging model aviation science course Im teaching extra concepts Im just teaching same concepts better student will succeed activity try class student deserves opportunity succeed something Modeling often chance needy kid taste success academic setting Everybody wins literally thousands science teachers out going love building airplanes students just dont know yet Teaching teachers use model aviation classrooms potentially single effective strategy showing off model airplanes largest number juniors can having science students building planes science class directly benefit AMA Well just casting handfuls grass seed asphalt makes lousy lawn merely having millions kids build Delta Dart does almost nothing AMA increase number active modelers really desirable goal academy need honestly face few points Grass doesnt grow asphalt having scores youngsters building planes context isnt much junior program Dont get wrong kids building airplanes wonderful thing greatly promotes overall tenets aerospace education general organization responsible forwarding sport model aviation job bridge gap student exposed model aviation going catch bug thousands will need out duck-hunting juniors Searching juniors Blast em bag em baste em Provide large group exposure kids possible Immediately identify really interested youngsters facilitate continued involvement through mentoring contest participation AMA membershipwhatever takes keep constantly progressing towards magical elusive Next Step groups already doing fantastic job toward end column has showcased dozens such activities yet memberships average age continues rise Medical advances notwithstanding trend can continue long National Science Teachers Association National Convention Exposition will held Boston March 25-28 1999 20000 science teachers across country scheduled converge AMA will As exhibitor conference well have two different opportunities meet teachers first contact will floor main exhibit hall well have AMAs booth staffed couple modeling educators available answer questions distribute print material second contact will teachers workshop benefits plugging model aviation curriculum workshop will advertised main conference schedule held room should fit approximately 120 teachers information workshop will read follows Workshop Title Soaring Science Model airplanes classroom will take instruction bigher level Academy Model Aeronautics joining forces educators major organizations vendors across country have assembled exciting array lesson ideas instructional materials share kids love fly Remember Icarus right idea wrong adhesive setting convince just additional 70 middle school science teachers try modeling activity students alone would translate 11000 youngsters building what would probably first airplane Unfortunately vast majority will also last lies greatest challenge club/chapter have just three new contacts month three newcomers age asking help getting involved what would tell Empowering science educators build airplanes students just great ways help plant seeds model aviation will seeds find fertile environment grow AMA will going Boston talk eager science teachers across country trip might six blocks away Some such Dick Baxter Heman Lee Tom Sanders JJ Levine Glenn Howard others already have call up AMA Headquarters information Junior Program want hear secret Youre uary 1999 143 Ian Maclaughlin Often model power plant sound discussed some controversy over whether propeller exhaust sources primarily responsible observed sound levels debate has no clear resolution because truth either may dominant important issue resolve attempt quieting No matter effective muffler may fit engine will result reduced sound level propellergenerated sound dominant sensible approach quieting seeks determine what source dominant works reduce first Because propeller-generated sound level somewhat deterministic engine source Im going break customary approach deal first Engine mufflers will dealt later after realizable gains quieting known propeller inherently necessarily acoustic source produce thrust must displace mass air cause pressure differential between face back surfaces blades pressure field steady relative blade rotates appears oscillating pressure stationary observer human auditory apparatus responds interprets fluctuating pressure disturbance sound course sound-producing mechanism responsible component usually referred thrust torque noise Other sources propeller-generated sound thickness vortex noise Thickness noise associated disturbance air mass due finite displacement blades Vortex noise arises shedding vortices trailing edges tips blades normal operating realm RC power plants thickness vortex noise components relatively less important Vortex noise broadband nature typically much lower amplitude tonal components except very low rpm Thickness noise becomes increasingly important propeller speed increases much factor tip speed below Mach 05 range interest us may have measurable effect total propeller noise relatively small blade angles used Control Line aerobatics competition fun-fly much technical literature topic propeller noise Distilled body knowledge fact consider key significance us helical tip speed important single factor correlating noise level associated propeller dynamics Any propeller will generate noise levels above tolerability threshold some tip speed exceeded propellers range sizes commonly use tolerabitity threshold defined 90 dBA 9 feet speed limit range near Mach 045 stay below tip speed limit familiar rule thumb operate product propeller diameter inches times rpm thousands limited figures less 120 rule has use years some modelers notably Control Line Stunt fliers After tip speed torque usually next significance factor correlating sound level generated propeller following estimator takes torque account including blade pitch term requires slightiy calculation estimates noise level produced propeller over range speeds rather just limit value empirically derived curve-fitting data collected using APC propellers driven modified Astro Cobalt 60 motor Other propellers tested generate higher lower levels variations observed have within 1-2 dB measured versus marked dimensions blade angles used Prop Sound LeveldBA@9fi [Diainches x rpm 1000s] hinches autioned rule thumb straight line approximation limited range curve described complex non-linear function Within range about 75 105 dBA 9 feet will predict propeller noise accuracy comparable sound level meter Outside range absurd estimates can result example note stationary propeller rpm0 will predict 48 dBA estimator misapplied range estimator can help resolve whether prop engine sources driving sound measurement Typically engine exhaust level will 2-5 dB above prop level stock muffler fitted though exceptions some values illustrate what can expected some popular RIC engines Table 1 provides performance figures Average 40 performance figures reproduced RCR Engine Tests Book kind permission R/C Report Editor Gordon Banks long-standing advocate quieter model power plants sound levels props calculated above estimator Propeller rpm Prop Level Est dBA 9 ft 9x61399792 10x41373493 9x71274689 10x61172789 10x71086588 11x51038187 12x41057790 11x61043188 11x7959287 12x5923586 12x6849685 13x5814285 14x4737783 Notice propellers turn nearly same rpm thus represent about same torque load prop lesser diameter produces lower sound level Generally lesser diameter higher pitch right approach propeller noise reduction Dont overdo propeller thrust will also drop diameter reduced Also note Average 40 turning some commonly used sport props can operate under sound level constraint 90 dBA 9 feet far propgenerated sound concerned cases aftermuffler primary muffler effective provided engine will required reduce exhaust sound level below prop Considering sound produced prop first step quieting may unconventional will shortest route quieter operation cases may indicate meeting flying sites criteria feasible some models power plants vein regular trend increasing propeller sound level engine power will become apparent after trying various propellers rpm figures above sound level estimator Models engines powerful good two-stroke 45 easily going meet sound constraint 90 dBA 9 ft being done will discussing column will quite simple selecting right prop bolting better muffler have questions comments just want discuss model airplane sound generally please contact postal address 11453 Alps Way Escondido CA 92026 E-mail ian@spawarnavymil Model Aviation ug Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Femwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 787-7454 Before begin column month would like ask special favor anyone reading column attended Old Birds Over Pennsylvania got videotape event would 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L 19931994199519961997 ADULT SENIOR C[11Z ENS oYOuTh TOTAL REVENUE EXPENSES Well go build fly can area hope Santa Claus good Until later 4February 1999 145 i1 g i Le EU 1 t Connecticut / Maine / Massachusetts New Hampshire Rhode Island / Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1828 781 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 AlIen Road Billerica MA 01821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuffin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 031 06-1 077 Richard Sherman 30 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1866 TIMING IS EVERYTHING mailed column last month very next mail brought following picture info Lynda Nelson regarding Scale Masters people shown made trip Ray Labonte Ed Estabrook also qualified did attend because Ray Ed moving Hobby shop new quarters Champion Pro kind airplane manufactured 1967 1968 Champion Aircraft Co makers Citabria would like obtain information such three view photos could help would appreciated Call 781-934-6248 DAWN PATROL WWI FLY-IN following material sent Bob Boulais also provided pictures first event held July 5 1998 Ellington Ct sponsored Northern Ct Radio Control Club joint AMA IMAA event third annual event good turnout event growing year people hear about much like event held Old Rhinebeck NY Local notables include Bill Killam Tom Kosewski Gus Deltwas Paul Savastano Bob Boulais event sponsors 1999 will held weekend following fourth July second event float fly held July 19 1998 sponsored NorthEastern Drone Society Bob Boulais CD beautiful day good turnout aircraft note Fred Tuxworth s beautiful Loehning biplane real show stopper Model Aviation tiful Davis DiW Chauncy Dance aircraft Dawn Patrol fly-in Eindecker foreground owned Ray Hinds Fred Tuxworths Loening biplane stunning work art Fred Walt Witkos usually does flying Art Davies very pretty Tiger Moth Mitsubishi A6M2-N float plane owned Ray Hinds five people attended Scale Masters Ohio District know L-R Jim Gleason RI Charlie Nelson MA Charlie received best civilian airplane trophy Lloyd Roberts ME Bill Killam NH Bill Received trophy best markings John Wood MA Al Ehrenfels Bristol Scout Looks like boys raiding candy cookies • F1 11 [ UEE1 1 New Jersey/ New YorI& Europe Wes De Cou Vice President 85 Riverside Onve Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1308 Phone 908 221-1666 Fax 908 221-9297 decou@idtnet Dave Babcock 445 Stocktorr Street Hightotown NJ 088204501 Roy Brown USAE APOENT 0MB 460 BOX 585 APO AE 09703 Roy Jsschkas 59 Livingston Street St James NY 11780 James M Lewis PO ei Ogdenburg NY 13688-0561 Bob McKay 109W Edmard St solon NJ 08830 Dave Mathewson Box 613 Camillus NY 13031 Tom Murray 31 Voorhees Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920 Marlene Nlkodem 407 Willow Street Locisyox NY 14094 Bill Poytbress 2 Hemlock Coog Soogerties NY 12477 Adam Sattler dl Perry Avenue Lathorn NY 12t 10-2433 Tarry Tarrenoira 151 Omvithtield Dr Endivon NY 13760-4329 Frequency Coordinator Lan Sauter 53 Airpoo Dr Ossoego County Airport Fjlton NY 13069 315 556-6093 First Id like take opportunity congratulate Wes De Cou recent retirement Im little envious wont give him satisfaction letting him know Since hes out gallivanting around country asked could fill him months column Well its 1st November Im sitting writing back Eastern Standard Time weather forecast upstate New York part district calling snow flurries week lot us means outdoor flying season winding down Instead heading out field couple quick flights after dinner its off shop get few hours work winter projects Club meetings now take place flying sessions let winter can awfully long season Around clubs put lot effort winter activities other flying club looking idea meeting program about inviting member club area has different interest yours speak RCers can learn lot Free Flighters Control Line modelers works other way too Good indoor modelers generally experts trimming models information have share can used aspect hobby number years ago club belong predominately RC oriented held Indoor Peanut Scale contest during winter months rubber-powered models fairly easy quick build good fliers permission use high school gym places like town recreation centers church halls also make great flying sites models club looking something to move winter months along quicker give try might surprised much fun Indoor flying can Before forget theres couple housekeeping chores Id like take care Syracuse Thunderbirds Aero Radio Society STARS will holding annual auction again year Walts Hobby Lakeland NY date Friday January 22 1999 starts 630 PM has turned biggest winter auction area well worth attending youre looking good bargain two Theres no charge get youre selling something 10 percent commission up five dollars per item goes host club Another date mark calendars weekend March 6 & 7 1999 weekend annual ARCS/STARS Model Aircraft Forum STARS Sno Fly forum took place Central New York Model Aircraft Associations symposium its third year shaping up another good show forum consists day talks various modeling topics highly experienced modelers Last years forum included presentations Bill Griggs Art Arro Chuck Lines Dan Williams Jules Fried Mike Gosson Terry Terrenoire years line up shaping up just impressive forum runs 1000 AM until 430 PM Ramada Inn North Syracuse NY next day Sunday STARS will hold annual Sno-Fly field Phoenix NY STARS have heated pavilion guys out freezing thumbs off rest us can watch out window drinking coffee Its best both worlds everybody Keep eye out info two central New York events received interesting E-mail week may have already read about elsewhere think important enough repeat Apparently AMA member recently severely burued model fuel can exploded being opened received very severe burns requiring extensive grafling facing long recovery period metal can trying open storage over 20 years no evidence external spark ignition source other container itself According experts materials such propylene oxide nitro methane commonly used model fuels may become destabilized shock sensitive over period time Its theorized substances state change its probable change combination heat generated friction metal metal trying open container initiated explosion might want consider properly disposing fuel has stored period time metal containers Something think about new flying season begins Finally month would like tell little about central New York modeler Kurt Settembre Kurt guys club would like have ten Only modeling few short years has become better pilots club Proficient both gas powered electric models Kurt getting ready tackle RC helicopters has won trophies almost type flying event has entered won several static competitions Always first volunteer time has worked clubs Boy Scout program Try RC program local Civil Air Patrol Once year spring Kurt puts RC flight demonstration local middle school might asking yourself Whats big deal Club has members like Well thats true clubs difference Kurt 13 years old school puts demonstration attends know someone like Kurt drop Wes note give him credit deserve hobby needs Kurts field Dave Mathewson AVP February 1999 147 Associate Vice Presidents 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 Hi] iIhEIIIe]bE 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 Barhee ssei Calgary CoaO Colonrbas OH 43229-2008 614 891-1643 David H Ellis 5261 OeWiO Road Cross Lanes WV 2631 3-1209 304 776-1456 Nelson Gould 1944 Idaho Street Allentown PA 181 03-8516 610 797-6597 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drne New Stanton PA 15672-9449 412 925-3266 Donald Klopp 637 HarrrOon Coon Trappe PA 19426-2256 610 409-0129 Frank Noil 6042 NOrwell Drive Dayton OH 45449 937 435-9232 Matthew Tarowekl P43 600 294 Dogwood Drrne Drums PA 18222 717 766-0661 Joseph 5 Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drioe PO 600 89t Moanree OH 43837-3062 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Anenne FnOy Fort PA 16704 Plrone 717 287-6970 VALLEY FORGE SIGNAL SEEKERS following interesting excerpt Hear Yer official newsletter Valley Forge Signal Seekers Columbus Day field just another good flying day Several fliers few spectators enjoying weather Sometime before noon man young son approached Dave West asked few questions Dave flown big Corsair gentleman seemed interested Dave answered questions made comment stranger sure took like Donny Osmond man replied am Donny Osmond Dave smiled shook Donnys hand yes Donny Osmond Seems Marie appeared QVC West Chester son went ride Valley Forge As passed field Route 252 decided stop see cars parked near field Earlier Warren Barrick seen black limousine drive up two people get out Unfortunately no field camera Except Donny son posed Dave someone took picture Donnys camera After brief conversation us son got limo drove off local excitement Columbus Day Walter Pierzchala provided following pictures Valley Forge activity John Bragitikos J-3 Cub NORTHEAST PHILADELPHIA RADIO CONTROL CLUB Another very active club northeast Philadelphia Northeast Philadelphia Radio Control Club exemplary work unfortunate children very noteworthy following pictures exemplify effort instructors club took act road traveled over four hours donated bus Lake Como Pennsylvania hopes bringing some joy lives seriously ill children Special thanks should made NEPRCCs president Adam Smith Jr last five years has given week year volunteer counselor camp Bob Kolmetzky NEPRCC chief flight instructor flying children Schriners Hospital crippled children Adam Smith Jr help Ken Kneringer flying campers Ronald McDonald camp DELAWARE VALLEY RADIO CONTROL CLUB Another very active Philadelphia area club Delaware Valley Radio Control Club sponsor numerous activities throughout year Highlights end year picnic provided Tom Hooke Rick Meyer Tom Hooke Rich Mazurek prepare day flying Rick Meyer created beautiful Goldberg Sukhoi MURRYSYILLE AREA SAILPLANE SOCIETY Neil Rossi president Murrysville Area Sailplane Society proudly presented picture clubs youngest member Johnny Dubich Jr help father other club members Johnny has flying since last June Gentle Lady appears envy modeler Johnny Dubich Jr beautiful Gentle Lady WINTER CLUB PROGRAM Does club need interesting program winter meeting contact local Associate Vice President can provide insight current happenings Academy Model Aviation Hicks Morrisey Bravo Joseph Pennock Flying Tube U If- U1 L U LU I is] t Associate Vice Presidents George Abbott 8712 Westlake Court Raleigh NC 27613 Home Phone 919 848-6719 E-Mail GAbbott462@aolcom Robert E Babura 117 Otis Dr Severn MD 21144-1130 Home Phone 410 969-9356 E-Mail bbebure@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 moultons@mindspringcom Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Ave Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Home Phone 540 943-1684 E-Mail flyrrs@cfwcom John Stare 826 Marl Pit Rd Middletown DE 19709 Home Phone 302 376-7154 E-Mail 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 month getting information together District IV Column realized get very little info pictures control line free flight soaring communities about guys lets hear see what going aspects great hobby SOUTHWEST AREA PARK R/C MODEL AIRPLANE CLUB May 29th thru 31st SWAP Modelers held its third annual TOC Maryland needed take quick glance down row tarps pop up tents lining pit area realize contestants showed up meant business would no shortage fun excitement photo shows 1st place winner Andy Kane sunglasses Larry Hilyer holding Lanier Lazer kit photo Andy Finizio s airplane greasing perfect landing during 3rd round flight Andy 2nd place winner TOC photo club president Doc Blum looking Art Vail Jr helps train fledgling pilot buddy box STATES VILLE MODEL FLYERS RIC CLUB Received following information Ben Crouch AMA Leader Member Statesville Model Flyers Statesville Model Flyers RIC Club held fly-in Aug 22nd Allison woods northern Iredell County NC event sanctioned AMA IMAA Originally fly-in scheduled held clubs Bill Davidson field located relatively densely populated area As may remember talked Spring about noise complaint neighbor Action taken under leadership president Dr Ronald Milan has resolved problem wishing take chance noise big birds participate Aug 22nd fly-in search made another place Again thanks president new site found made available us owner Mr Thomas Allison Statesville Mr Allison has 3700 foot private airstrip located property known Allison Woods Mr Allison very cooperative mowed entire runway day before fly-in made tables trash containers bags available us Mr Allison B-17 pilot during World War II following photo left right club president Dr Ronald Milan Mr Thomas Allison summer club has demonstrated club active members can overcome serious noise problem save its flying field look forward great radio control model flying GEORGE ROHRBAUGH photo below George Rohrbaugh Manteo NC posing latest quarter scale scratch built copy 1903 Wright Flyer will display North Carolina State Fair Raleigh North Carolina Thats month am off Muncie October Council Meeting Go take kid flying uary 1999 149 Model viation Suggestion Line Have suggestion about magazine Let us know Model Aviation Suggestion Line phone 765 288-4899 extension 223 Alabama / Florida / Georgia / Mississippi / Puerto Rico / South Carolina / Tennessee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Phone 12051 322-2127 FAX 205 22-2654 E-mail jemcneill@junocom WEB-PAGE http//wwwscottnetlama Associate Vice Presidents Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32614 Wiihelmina Chihasz 2626 Arbor Place Knoxville TN 37617 John G Cooper 4768 Cloater Cove Memphis TN 36116 James Alvis 5426 Melwood Onve Jacknon MS 35211 Michael Gregory 305 Rockmont Rd Greenville SC 29615 Wiiiiam T Haywood 4 Robin Circle Foley AL 36535 Karl Hansel 363 Briarwood #42 Meridian MS 39305 Louise izzo 296 Hantridge Way Winteraprisgo FL 32708 Richard Jackson 2118 Thomlee Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Chris Joiner P0 Boo 4469 Columbus GA 31604-0469 Dr John MartIn 2160 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Tore Morris 327 Paeblo Pays Anniston AL 36206 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyma GA 30082 Melvin Sires 761 Boardman Rd Aikan SC 29603 Frank Tiano 15300 Estancia Lane Weal Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Duzer 3604 N River Rd Gainesville GA 30506 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manayester TN 37355 Joseph Micalizzi HC 866 Boa 10397 Fajardo Puerto Rico 00736 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fields 163W Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32148 Phone 19041 684-2517 RC Contest Coordinator Kenneth Blackwell 207 W Sasdcreek Rd Enterprise AL 36330 Phone 334 347-4721 Display Coordinator Russell Mobely 5636 Woodvalley Rd NE Thomson GA 30824 Phone 17061 597-9783 Computer Science Technology Expert Tom Rhodes 9 New York Blvd Beverly Hills FL 34465 Phone 352 527-0674 352 795-2362 know have waiting breathlessly learn fate little running frightened children last month Well werent frightened running candy Candy Math Kevin Miller pictured above cleverly flew over field dropped candy little kids part West Alabama Aero-Modelers entertain everybody important fly-ins held annually Sokol Park Field Tuscaloosa Joe Robinson Club President City Engineer real surprise ha kids? just Council Meeting Let tell voted what motion made increase Property Acquisition Committee budget $7000 1999 voted YES Sounded feasible Passed Motion made accept Capital Budget voted YES Looked OK Passed Motion made accept Nats AAAAA event Indoor June 1-6 1999 Johnson City TN Outdoor July 9*August 5 1999 Muncie IN voted YES Passed Motion made total aircraft thrust shall exceed 35 lbs single multiple engines combined Effective immediately voted YES Passed Motion rescind Nov 91 EC meeting motion budget CH Grant Scholarships based l5 per Open AMA member using membership preceding year awarded carried over next year voted YES rescind Passed Motion made replace above motion following budgeted amount CH Grant Scholarship grants based 15 per adult member less $20000/yr Any unused carry over voted YES Passed Motion made assign Hdqrs get design pylon cage system price quotes voted YES Passed Motion made accept American Scale Dogfighters Assn Special Interest Group voted YES Passed Motion ailocated funds various programs awarded first Additional funding paid donations Unused donations carried over voted YES Passed Motion made Dist IX VP AMA flying Site Assistance Fund contribute $8450 Shawnee Mission RC Clubs new flying field voted YES Motion failed Motion Dist X VP flying Site Assistance $5000 help develop CL site ABSTAINED Motion failed Motion pay travel Council members attend Jan IMS Show Pasadena other officer expense fund voted YES Passed Motion made adopt following rules Canadian residents MAAC members entitled enter AMA sanctioned events except FAI Team Trials involved aspects modeling USA including joining AMA clubs order Canadian resident become AMA member he/she must MAAC member well order foreign national hold AMA membership and/or enter AMA sanctioned events foreign national must member his/her own National Aeromodeling Organization sole exception person resident country has no National Aeromodeling Organization voted YES Passed Motion made give Exec Director bonus voted overwhelmingly YES Passed Youre going believe what Rich Herrtnan has doing modelers Pensacola ordered either K-Mart Toys-R-Us buy $4 foam gliders allows put l/2A engine radio stuff flying field Fun-fly little $4 airplanes actually fly peachy Rich confided next Fun-fly members renowned NorthWest florida Modelers Incorporated will expected bring Mud Ducks ugly airplanes Pictured above L-R front Glen Larber Lew Sabree Rich Herrman himself rear Dick Ashman Nick Neville Lance Ropke Bob Reagan look pretty happy think Rich knows what hes doing Currently computer busted Im going buy new til see get reelected Meanwhile need books have emergency first aid Rob ts Rules Order call write Ill mail both pleasure Ward Van Duzer report Ward recently life threatening operution came out okay Thats what Ward said better telling truth Ward Ward sent snap recent Chattanooga CL contest L-R rear Bill Hubbard Wait Moore Tom Luper Kent Tysor little kids front Aaron Hoffmann Kevin Stewart Model Aviation lie Bauer Vice President Norridge IL 0565 177 .ecnsiitedu Assoctate Vice Presidents Ilttnois John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Parenti 1920 Buckingham Westchester IL 60154 Eve 705 562-5752 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 5000W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421-3108 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears 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 Cat Orr RR 1 Box 123B Higginsville MO 64037 660 584-6264 Fax 660 564-6285 Webmaster Gary Parenti 11001 Martindale Dr Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 531-9556 http//wwcsamiitedu/amadist6findeshtm St Louis MO gentleman introduced down Buder Park St Louis likes big planes double size Sig Senior Cadet Span 13 feet fuselage 105 feet weight about 30 pounds power Comes OS 120 four stroke Jerry Davis hats off note said flys great breaks no speed records Chicago IL Club # 263 Palos R/C Club held glider event last May two tasks performed two minute spot landing other duration Pictures two show 12 pilots far left picture senior pilot day better know Card Board Carl planes wet weather fly very well Picture three has winners day L R Arnie Olson 3rd Rick Hixon 1st Jordon Kaplan 2nd Jim Kubik sent pictures information Paducab KY Club #834 Paducah Aeromodelers opened new flying field after months hard work McCracken County Model Airport has 100 x 400 RC grass runway two 160 foot diameter CL circles Photo L R Red Nelson President Paducah Aeromodelers Danny Orazine County Judge Executive VP Mr Hovecamp local official Jerry Smith club member six time US Fun Fly Champion Next have opening day under new sunshade Allen Brickhaus took pictures CANNONSBURG KY Club #1425 TnState-Model-Flyers hosted 116 sixth graders Chesapeake Middle School day field Over 80 students some buddy-box time Student shown paper balsa gliders rockets demonstrations RIC flying parachute drops fly bys well organized day kept students busy fun club would like know handled 116 students drop us line Tn-State-Modelflyers 6128 Gideon Rd Huntington WV 25705-2241 Neil Gibbons club president supplied pictures information ure has students observing parachute drop Next group returning after retrieving rocket Glen Nad Todd Childers assist student buddy-box Joe Schweitzers plane made quite hit students February 1999 151 Indiana Kentucky / 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 @netinsnet 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 D Lazar 435 Hubbell St Marshall WI 53559-9409 Andy Lowe 9557 Crosley Redford MI 48239 Tel 313 534-6650 E-mail andyd7 @ electrodynamcom Bill Millar 712 Grand Ave Petoskey Ml 49770 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindatrom MN 55045 Mike Zingery 6496 5 Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Al Schwartz 2787 Fernwood Roseville MN 55113 Ph 612633-2286 East Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Ph 810486-4800 Before going good stuff couple announcements need made 1 Please note new E-mail address fax number 2 Jean Lasik has retired has replaced Andy Lowe biography follows Started aeromodeling 1967 Competed forms CL Got RC 1969 Resides 9557 Crosley Redford Mi 48239 can call him home 313 5346650 Mon-Thur 7 pm-l0 pm have figured out yet also Andy Lowe Electro Dynamics Inc anyone wants know about Andy call CL Mosquito 74 span retracts RC fuel shutoff powered two modified OS 4OLAs Built Keith Sandbcrg Rockford MN 4 Sodhusters held first Annual Cub Fly Club field located just east St Paul MN plan again next year Thanks Jack Soebbing picture following pictures flying Electrons ninth annual charity fly-in Airfest 98 years recipient portion proceeds Troop 110 Boy Scouts America Menomonee Falls WI Scouts built flew own trainer Club President Paul Daniel Scouts plane Tim Roliff Electrons member scout Kenny Gall introducing some youngsters RC flying Midwest RC Society held Annual Big Bird fly-in Sept 5th 1998 Northville MI field located just northwest Detroit Thirty-one pilots made 69 flights no problems except two broken props Highlights show demos George Thomas Burton Eisenberg IMAA-legal turbine-powered F-iS Eagles trailing air show smoke weather wonderful hospitality great everybody super time View pits Andy Pesonens now-famous A6M2 Zero foreground flightline Jim Laphams awesome Black Widow startup area Mr Golden Voice Bob Wroblewski Bob announces events Southeast Michigan OK now youre done reading get back building upcoming flying season Bye Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents Now good stuff Arkansas / Louisiana New Mesico / Oklahoma Texas Sandy Frank Vice President 105 N Brazos St Weatherford TX 76086-3207 Phone/Fax 817 599-7131 E-mail sfrank6g@airmailnet wwwAMA-Dist-8org 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 126- SE 35 Oklahoma City OK 73129 405 634-5331 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 4611 Gooch Dr Little Rock AR 72212 501 868-2604 Charles Stevens 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 713 473-4995 John Valls 2502 Montgomery Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 512 723-9018 Ward Walls 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 May peace holiday season yours during time throughout new year May 1999 bring light winds smooth landings Paying back modeling hobbyall us have time limitations placed upon modeling activitiesbut please spend some time give back hobbyvery few learn skills modeling flying alone Most us mentors instructors get us through beginning stages Take some time go out way help beginner give someone modeling/flying lessons both student will richly rewarded Normally mention names involved unique special projectsthis time embarrass anyone will refrain naming names have told project undertaken retail hobby store owner lives AMA District VIIIthis person very active modeling competitor travels throughout country competing also very busy retail store once week pays back modeling/hobby/sport aging society general also modeling community growing number accomplished modelers entering golden years retirement some individuals ability handle models reliably take off land youthful skill aging process has lessened some ability drive model flying field beyond current capability unnamed retail hobby store owner has taken upon himself has taken time out busy life assist senior citizen modelers continue enjoy thrill flying models provides transportation necessary bring senior citizen modelers field arranges himself others provide assistance youthful hands needed allow accomplished modelers continue enjoy aircraft modeling flying myself modeling community would like say Thank know possibly others will follow lead begin similar projects within locale Possibly some time future yet unborn modeler will assist some us enjoy declining years continue experience fulfillment flying models Giving back hobby gives receive give also AMA glue bonds modelers together! Another tireless volunteer modeling within AMA District VIII Mr John D Locke modeling librarian five state region maintains dozens VHS tapes available no charge AMA chartered clubs use programs available basis individual members Contact him 4015 Rio Grande Texarkana Texas 75503 wwwAMA-Dist-8org information about program Another program being undertaken within AMA District VIII nearing completion production free introductory VHS tape pre beginner model building flying tape will answer questions presented person knows absolutely nothing about model building flyingit will copyrighted will available AMA chartered clubs individual members retail hobby stores would agree make available additional copies anyone everyone would benefit such information tape 3 Y2 hour segments tape will answer questions usually raised individual comes active model flying field retail hobby store states am interested what takes go about beginning model aircraft flyingtell what need know tape filmed national modeling center Muncie IN Weatherford Texas additional information master copy pre-beginners informational tape please contact above address Flying Fun & FellowshipSandy Frank uary 1999 153 Krystal King Arkadeiphia Arkansas age 12 displays hardware earned 1998 national Championships parents Mr Mrs Larry King act mechanics crew family team An ingenious model stand work surface seen glider events 1998 National meet threedimensional interlocking puzzle stores flat transportingslight tension between sides legs lets top grasp neither screws pinning Variations could designed almost model Aeromodelers creative group Passing next generation two picture says submitted memberthe names have lost shuffle essence what says universal Associate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Troy Lapp 1609 Main St Williston ND 58801 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 571 03-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Mike Weidner 6535 Foxdale Circle Colorado Springs CO 80919-1788 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News Colorado 5th Annual Big Bird Festival hosted LOVE-AIR RIC Club Loveland Colorado over weekend August 15th 16th 1998 inaugural festival held new Drake Field field has 600 x 50 paved runway taxi ways pit area shelter protective fences large parking lot allowed us hold largest event have date say 1998 Big Bird Festival success understatement Though event held over Saturday Sunday RVs start show up Wednesday Saturday RVs campers trailers lined up over quarter mile along flight line time event concluded 94 registered pilots 6 states brought 156 registered aircraft great weekend flying knows other aircraft stowed away vehicles flown intent Big Bird Festival get pilots together like fly large aircraft eat tons food win raffle prizes enjoy others company go home tired great experience event AMA sanctioned registered aircraft must meet IMAA size minimums pass safety inspection As can see everyone brought hangar full aircraft descriptions saw models WWI WWII Golden Age sport well latest acrobatic aircraft flight line busy through event up six pilots air time Frequency control maintained transmitter impound channels monitored scanner flight line controlled air bosses responsible starting area take-offs landings aircraft pilots did great job providing safe environment fly pilot required have spotter helped flight estimated over 400 flights flown two-day period Other flying camaraderie what else brings pilots event help hobby suppliers other contributors able year give away door prizes eight kits numerous accessories ground support items also able raffle off four kits pilots kits IMAA size legal conclusion flying Sunday held raffle Ready-To-Fly IMAA legal Senior Kadet aircraft scratch built event Jack Quinn came complete 05 91 4-stroke engine Futaba 6 channel Skysport radio Quinn Kadet won Kay McConnell raffle creates lot excitement both pilots spectators prize everybody wants win Bill Hemple pit crew owners Aeroworks year special opportunity club provide additional excitement pilots spectators Bill Hempel 1997 IMAC champion provided noontime air shows Aeroworks 36% Edge 540 Bill wowed everyone performances wasnt enough Bill flew trimmed other pilots planes showed set planes up 3-D maneuvers answered tons questions end show let other pilots try hand flying 540 great job classy man hope have him back some time future event Before after official flying times open flying Pat Tritle Albuquerque showed us fly micro electrics Skylane fly multiengine electrics 4 engine B17 Don Lorentzen Thornton CO put show night flying lights plane would flash various sequences flew Kay McConnell new Quinn Kadet stands Jack Quinn builder Lloyd McConnell events CD year fortunate have great coverage event local newspapers TV articles shows helped promote event bring out local spectators really enjoyed action great thanks goes out pilots attended event year hope enjoyed Thanks also club members sponsors make event possible special thanks Bill Hempel showed us really done Come join us next year 6th annual event will held weekend August 21-22 1999 Plans under way make bigger enjoyable event Transmitter impound area 154 Model Aviation part pit area Lloyd McConnell CD ciate Vice Presidents Iki 11 LI U 1 q js t Arizona / California / Guam Hawaii / Nevada Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone/Fax 602 728-9400 E-mail nchh@primenetcom http/twwwana-1 Ocorn/ama Darwin Barrie Scottadale Arizona 602 946-8955 Don Goeschl Lancaster California 805 940-6066 Darlene Frederick Santa Rosa California 707 525-8815 Marc Karpowich Logan Utah 801 752-3639 Dave Pinjuv Las Vegas Nevada 702 656-1772 Al Williamson Chula Vista California 619 427-4039 Frequency Coordinators Eloy Marez Santa Ana California 714 540-4935 See last montha column additional AVPs Coordinators Palomar RIC Flyers host first annual Top Dawg Scale Fly-in September 271998 Pictured clubs innovative Aircraft Recovery Vehicle ARV Donated club Jack Read family refurbished Jack Buck Faure 3-wheeler luckily saw little action during Top Dawg event scale contest came off hitch mother nature cooperated Saturday storm cleared through just time leave great flying weather Sundays event Located approximately 30 miles north San Diego off Interstate 15 Palomar R/C Flyers gorgeous flying site presents terrific aeromodeling site modelers northern San Diego County Buck Faure oversaw flight line Palomar RIC Flyers Scale Fly-in Thanks Buck dedicated flight line crew scale event ran smooth silk Dick Skoglund Lancaster Ca prepares Fat Albert replica Blue Angels C130 support plane Palomar RIC Flyers Scale Contest Fly-in Dick well know making just about anything out Sig Cadet Senior kit amazing C-130 just example Dicks adeptness unique building technique Dicks C-130 Hercules won Peoples Choice Dick came home over $700 winnings Bob Lang president Palomar RC Flyers did honors provided playby play Top Dawg participants put aircraft through paces Bob has provided energy enthusiasm club personally demonstrates dedication commitment leadership can lay ground work very successful progressive modeling organization Aeromodeling viable nationally recognized recreational/educational outlet adults families youth image aeromodeling presents community viewed too often viewed nothing grown men playing toy airplanes former would bet club other clubs area highly involved playing positive participative role community neighbors government officials landowners view activity merely boys toys terrific opportunity demonstrate skill craftsmanship vocational enrichments great hobby well its social societal benefits national level important seek seize opportunities present benefits model aviation align hobby other recognized recreational technical educational activities public relations efforts should focus educating national leadership general public societal vocational benefits hobby should profile events activities highlight technical skills craftsmanship workmanship aspects hobby well highlighting events compelling spectator appeal Equally important profiling partnerships national regional local entities modeling activities present positive participative contribution community local level need continue work within communities demonstrate tremendous social contributions offered model aviation Whether club officer individual modeling enthusiast would ask take personal challenge presenting aeromodeling viable recreational/educational outlet adults families youth Together everyones individual effort can dispel misperception boys toys mindset Till next time . Keep em safe Keep emflyn ember 271998 Black Sheep Exhibition Squadron San Fernando Valley hosted 112 Fun Fly aimed helping kids learn fly clinic designed needing help getting keeping infamous Cox 049 engines running above photo very successful fun fly provided Fred Cronenwett Canoga Park Ca Freds Black Widow Brodak Cessna Airmaster worked just fine flew great Tony Naccarato Burbank Ca assists young Fiona Austin Long Beach keeping 1/2 model air Fiona kids learned fly Black Sheeps 1998 1/2 Fun Fly February 1999 155 Alaska / Idaho Montana / Oregon Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 97213-0090 503 234-4439 EMAIL vpxi@pacifiercom Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 26405 SE 160th St Issaqush WA 98027 Al Culver Boa 56 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkinson 319 Yellowstone Billings MT 59101 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Reeves Lippincott 4400 Gray Wolf 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 Seser 781 Lillnoet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Sadly weve lost couple long time modelers District Stan King very dedicated modeler tireless supporter modeling lost East Delta Park flying field Portland Stan went crusade lasted decade trying find wrest public flying site out various political subdivisions make up Portland OR area worked him partly successful did have nice site until needs commerce moved us out looking others paper fully successful end use St Johns Landfill site would nice ever SJL closes have Stan King Memorial Flying Site Sadly wonderful modeler instructor devoted friend lost valiant fight against cancer Further north Mount Rainier club has lost its founders Ken Crawford us knew quiet talented gentle giant modeler person Bill Bender MRRCS Newsletter editor remembered Ken spent hours helping newcomers learn fly including Bill himself Ken EXPO regulars doing prep clean-up helping out ever needed About 20 years ago took fledgling AMA VP under wing friendship flourished will always cherish memories Kens big smile warm greetings Last spring AVP Reeves Lippincott sent some pictures new digs shows new house part new runway events year done Alaska Radio Control Society annual Pilot Year Award 1997 non other Reeves Lippincott Its interesting note 2nd place 13 year-old Jason Fuller Bob Stephens r presents Reeves ARCS Pilot Year Award Ed Rhodes Prez Benton Co RIC Club wrote BCRCC asked Newberg Boat Club half time entertainment during 50th anniversary boat racing such success theyve asked entertain again 1999 Brian Unwin right Ed Rhodes middle Tom Leach left eight years BARONS club Spokane have hosted Lilac City Fan Fly Deer Park field According Darrel Stebbins Editor Monocle newsletter year 25 pilots 40 planes event Pilots Washington Oregon Montana Idaho California British Columbia enjoyed event promised spread word about exciting event come back next year Ted Ballin writes Thanks kind words about Bat Sheet Sep 1998 MA An important correction necessary however ideas writing editing work design computerization coloring work Strat-O-Bats VP Dick Anderson Could mention next column Sure Sorry Dick John Crosetto Free Flight CB member recuperating heart valve replacement John road recovery excellent news Ron McBurnett took second FAI FF trials will represent US World FF event Israel 1999 Ron used model throughout trials lost few seconds 7 mm flyoff Congratulations Ron FFers note Al Grell found small pocket watch chain field Indoor enthusiasts will have dates fly Albany Dec 6 Jan 10 Jan 24 Feb 28 April 24-25 two day extravaganza indoor building Flying Symposium Information Bob Stalick 541-928-8101 Model Aviation ious Jet models display Michael Chan Sus beautiful F-80 beautiful F-14
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A Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 View HQ See Page 168 AVLA/Charles H Grant Scholarships year Academy Model Aeronautics awards Charles Hampson Grant Scholarships deserving high school seniors will pursing continuing academic program accredited college university 1998 over 40 applications received processed five-person selection committee applicant screened ranked using various criteria include such things grade point average test results school community activities aeromodeling activities etc addition Grant Scholarship program specialized funds available include yearly donation provided Weak Signals Club funds scholarship result activities occur its annual model expo held spring Toledo Ohio 1998 direction sum $3500 awarded top winner addition amount provided CH Grant funds third scholarship awarded funds Christopher L Teke Silverthome California received Charles Hampson Grant scholarship amount $6100 1998 Additionally awarded Weak Signals scholarship $3500 Chris currently attending University Colorado Boulder Colorado pursuing degree civil engineering participating Air Force ROTC program will serving branch following graduation Chris graduated Summit High School May 1998 achieved weighted grade point average 402 overall academic average 9804% four years ranked third graduating class academic prowess resulted being recognized National Honor Society three years well Spanish Honor Roll provided Sig Manufacturing Inc Montezuma Iowa award based need modeling activity 1998 sum awarded $2000 Funds still currently available Tom Hutchinson grant award designated given individual exhibits highest level Free Right modeling activity 1998 award amount $1000 funds CH Grant awards generated through general funds using specific formula based Academy memberships donations memorials designated specific purpose other awards represent specific donations individuals organizations Applications information scholarships information regarding donations programs may obtained contacting AMA Headquarters extension 201 deadline applications 1999 awards April 30 1999 same period Chris also served high school peer counselor Other honors include Superintendents Honor Roll Geometry top student award Estudiante Del Mes Spanish award advance math awards Christophers school activities included number interest areas played clarinet band second chair certified American Red Cross Lifeguard serving high school camp counselor served school football swim snowboard teams Community service interests included participation Summit County Rugby team Ski Light Foundation Lady Peace Church Scuba diving program building houses nesting ducks Colorado Division Wildlife Chris has member AIvIA since 1990 Concentrating Radio Control has flown models floats skids wheels has participated 11 fly-in events sponsored local club SPARCS events involved Colorado resulted flights much 12000 feet elevations has enjoyed QSAA fly-in Tabulated Certified Public Accounting firm Brady Ware Schoenfeld Inc results announced November 25 1998 Copies complete tabulation can obtained contacting Mary Lou Vojslavek AMA Headquarters President *Dave Brown12145 Rich Hanson5991 District Vice President *Don Krafft857 District V Vice President *Jim McNeill1819 Jim Weems343 Norm Deputy754 District IX Vice President *Russ Miller602 District VII Vice President Special Election Dave Gish1401 * incumbent February 1999 139 Loveland Colorado Big Bird Fly-In 1997 IMAA Rally Giants 1995 dad featured Model Builder magazine /2-scale de Havilland Beaver flown 10th annual London Bridge Seaplane classic Chris remarks never thought hard work gave high school nine years modeling would have rewards like After being involved AMA nine years wonderful see support flying also students seeking higher education Congratulations Christopher Teke Nathan Nathan Enders Cazenovia New York awarded Charles Hampson Grant scholarship amount $5300 1998 graduated Cazenovia High School June 1998 achieved grade point average 3876 ranked fifth class achieved recognition National Honor Society last two years school received RITIUSA Today Quality Cup Medal Bausch Lomb University Rochester Science Award also awarded New York State Regents diploma honors Nathans school activities include participation Cazenovia High School Drama Club Chamber Choir select group performed dozens recitals concerts year 9th 10th grades played Junior Varsity soccer Community activity centered church youth group activities Troop 18 Boy Scouts Both groups involved activities community services such food drives construction hiking trails stream cleanup nearby Adirondack Mountains Nathan proud having achieved rank Eagle Scout August 16 1998 Nathans father passed away two years ago following long bout cancer Since two brothers will college same time found necessary help family expenses 1995 through 1997 worked local newspaper participated peer tutoring math Since 1998 has worked 20 hours week Cazonovia Greenhouses planting weeding installing watering systems mixing soil Additionally has found time construct models several local modelers since 1996 Nathans modeling experience ranges through Almost Ready-to-Fly type models electrics hand-launched gliders sailplanes recent years has concentrated developing own designs involve scratch-building utilizing techniques such foam cutting vacuum-bagging systems composite wing construction years Nats found him competing own-design Apollo hand-launch Genie Harley Michaelis plans 144 inch wingspan carbonfiber skinned 1997 Electric Nats competed Symphony electric member Voltaires club focusing electric flight Academy pleased recognize Nathan Enders scholarship winner H William H Yarnell Westchester California received Charles H Grant Scholarship $3200 1998 currently enrolled California State University Long Beach pursuing major aeronautical engineering ultimate goal become commercial airline pilot Currently following soloing age 16 has accumulated 240 hours flight time Cessna aircraft such 150s 172s Pitts 52B William ranked first graduating class St Bernards High School Playa Del Rey achieved unweighted grade point average 3933 addition being part National Honors Society 1996 1998 received top mathematics English department awards Gold Comitatus Medal Yale Book Award Williams school community activities included tutoring group home children cultural awareness committee serving Director fundraising Rotary Interact organization latter involved organizing trips Mexico Other interests included ice skating water sports classical bass guitar restoration classic VolkswagenTs work experience included jobs automobile detailing cashier island attendant service station flight dispatcher Security Aviation located Hawthorne Municipal Airport William has modeling since age 10 became member AMA age 11 flew first RCA pattern contest placed fifth Novice District VII champion 1993 Currently time allows flies Dr Jekell Masters class also enjoys flying Radio Control helicopters well scale sport models states ultimate goal become commercial airline pilot scholarship Academy Model Aeronautics dream step closer Good luck William Elizabeth Ann Mekina Cincinnati Ohio received $1000 Tom Hutchinson scholarship award attending Ohio State University pursuing courses pre-veterinary medicine graduated Walnut Hills High School June 1998 316 grade point average Elizabeth member school marching band first chair Concert Band playing trombone also participated Stage Craft course involves learning about elements stage productions Since ninth grade played softball team 10th grader three varsity team received Scholar Athelete Award participation maintaining 37 GPA member Walnut Hills/Proctor & Gamble FIRST team designed competed robot called Eagle Other activities included Girl Scouts Latin Club serving Class Secretary Student Government notable activities Student Government committee head Adopt-A-Family program area Elizabeth has opportunity develop work ethic through several jobs have involved specialized form babysitting bussing tables restaurant Elizabeth fortunate enough find employment near-by Office Depot learned different types skills have proved valuable Since new locations Columbus OH area will attending school hopes continue working part time Elizabeths modeling experience centers around Free Flight age five watched father build compete Serious interest part developed following winning third-grade science fair award based subject Gliders Longer Wing Spans Fly Further regular local meets Midwest 1994 set AMA Junior hand-held Catapult Glider record CIA Central Indiana Aeromodelers meet went set record Senior However award special significance earning Bob Larsh Perpetual Trophy Elizabeth confesses part fun hearing boys excuses beats relates beat dad event should have heard excuses last six years has competed variety events including Nats Congratulations Elizabeth being presented Tom Hutchison award 1998 4140 Model Aviation utive Council Meeting Highlights Motions made October 24-25 1998 Executive Council Meeting Muncie IN District VII Vice President absentMOTION 9 Moved E McCollough XI second C Foreman IV accept ASDA American Scale Dogfighters Association recognized AMA Special Interest Group MOTION passed unanimously MOTION 1 Moved E McCollough XI second C Bauer VI accept 1999 Operating Budget amended MOTION passed unanimously MOTION 2 Moved B Brown III second C Bauer VI amend Operating Budget account #7104070 increase $7000 MOTION passed unanimously MOTION 3 Moved E McCollough XI second C Bauer VI accept Capital Budget MOTION passed unanimously MOTION 4 Moved C Bauer VI second R Miller IX accept Nats AAAAA event Indoor June 1-6 1999 Johnson City TN Outdoor July 9-August 5 1999 Muncie IN MOTION passed unanimously MOTION 5 Moved R Miller IX second B Brown III Total aircraft thrust shall exceed 35 lbs single engine multiple engines combined Effective immediately amends document Safety Regulations Model Aircraft Gas Turbines item 2 approved April 27 1996 MOTION passed unanimously MOTION 6 Moved C Bauer VI second C Foreman IV rescind Motion 17 November 91 EC meeting budget amount Charles H Grant Scholarship grants based amount representing 15 cents per full open paid AMA member determined using membership total preceding year Should total budgeted amount awarded given year amount shall carried over distribution next year MOTION passed unanimously MOTION 7 Moved C Bauer VI second R Miller IX budgeted amount Charles H Grant Scholarship grants based amount representing 15 cents per full adult paid AMA member less $20000 per year Membership numbers determined total preceding year Scholarship awarded will first paid out allocated fund overage paid out donations scholarship Any unused donations will carried over year next would earn interest applied current budget MOTION passed 11 yes II III IV V VI VIII IX X NAA EVP 1 no XI Moved R Hanson X second B Brown III AMA build up 10 cage sets per Safety Conimittee specifications given NMPRA distribution throughout country After further discussion motion withdrawn R Hanson MOTION 8 Moved E McCollough XI second C Foreman IV Assign Headquarters task getting design per Safety Committee specifications pylon cage system price quotes building same MOTION passed unanimously MOTION 10 Moved J McNeil V second W De Cou II allocated funds various programs will awarded first additional funding will paid out donations Any unused donations will carried over year next would eam interest applied current budget MOTION passed unanimously MOTION 11 Moved R Miller IX second J MeNeill V AMA Flying Site Assistance Fund contribute $8450 development Shawnee Mission Radio Control Clubs new flying field MOTION failed 4 yes V IX X Xl 8 no II III IV VI VIII NAA EVP MOTION 12 Moved R Hanson X second E MeCollough XI AMA Executive Council approve grant 1998 Flying Site Assistance Fund $5000 distributed Woodland-Davis Aeromodelers assist further development control line contest site include paved flight circle capable accommodating control line speed racing events MOTION failed 3 yes VI X XI 8 no II III IV VIII IX NAA EVP 1 abstain V MOTION 13 Moved C Foreman IV second E MeCollough XI AMA Executive Council attend first AMA owned IMS Show California Jan 15 16 17 reimbursed travel room meal expenses according AMA standard operating procedare funding event will Other Officer Expense Fund will individual VPs district budgets MOTION passed 9 yes II IV V VI VIII X XI NAA EVP 2 no III 1 IX MOTION 14 Moved E McCollough XI second C Foreman IV adopt following rules Canadian residents MAAC members entitled enter AMA sanctioned events except FM Team Trials involved aspects modeling USA including joining AMA clubs order Canadian resident become AMA member he/she must MAAC member well order foreign national hold AMA membership and/or enter AMA sanctioned events foreign national must member his/her own National Aeromodeling Organization sole exception person resident country has no National Aeromodeling Orgmization MOTION passed unanimously Districts II X VII absent MOTION 15 Moved E MeCollough Xl second R Miller IX award Executive Director bonus discussed MOTION passed unanimously February 1999 141 FindingPreservingMaintaining Joe Beshar Coordinator 198 Merritt Dr Oradell NJ 07649 Fax 201 261-0223 Tel 201 261-1281 Please note heading Nov issue column fax no reversed phone no listing heading column published correctly Please adjust records accordingly Sorry inconvenience Hey folks communicating please note phone no fax no have makes life much easier find much effective being service Volunteers volunteers volunteers thats what getting thats what want flying site assistance program should aware time highest priority future hobby/sport availability place fly No place fly results no aeromodeling objective address need flying site lost need recognized too late have generally kept aware everyday activities thinking looking around appropriate locations have potential becoming flying site checking ownership other details readiness future fact conceivable might find location superior what club now has Im sure effort well well recognized purpose AMA volunteer flying site assistance program specifically cultivate actively search locations network individuals striving support effort what need about getting board now flying site assistance volunteer really cant have too volunteers might say the merrier us aiming very worthwhile cause future flying RC Free Flight Indoor Control Line whatever Its simple Request registration form get involved support great hobby/sport obtain form registration drop line call copy simple volunteer registration form Its just records can keep aware important issues benefit fellow modelers finding landfill areas have great potential flying sites areas stand idle have limitations can used serve very well flying sites Take notice landfills during travels call attention fellow modelers clubs own objectives encourage sharing ideas associated flying sites amongst fields presently operation am sure operational systems initiatives structural developments being practiced would helpful others Lets share ideas send description what being done flying site can publish develop atmosphere sharing fellow modelers fact send write-up history flying field starting its formation outlining some ways stumbling blocks overcome newsletter editor am sure could very helpful task developing copy 4142 Model Aviation Executive Council Meeting Dates following dates set 1999 Executive Council meetings dates subject change January 30-3 1 1999 April 24-25 1999 July 12 1999 October 1 1999 Budget October 23 -24 1999 999- 9 Rocco Ferrario Education Committee member Imagine standing very large room holding simple model airplane having 20000 science teachers slowly walk past Whos guy toy airplane Whats guy selling Hey looks like fun As glance way theres no telling what thoughts mind course have few thoughts own Are going want what have offer Dont realize what incredible impact model aircraft can have classrooms Am really right guy help get word out Exhibiting presenting largest science teachers conference world terrifying proposition yet never has need greater concert other exciting ventures AMA has undertaken recently Education Committee has made commitment showcase model aviation nations science educators As regular presenter exhibitor National Science Teachers Association well exposed around 20000 teachers year 40000 teachers next year Frank Garcher Midwest Productsone true patriarchs aerospace educationonce proclaimed Teach Teachers Well heres chance have anything offer important model airplanes built classrooms country would help AMA Im convinced answer Yes Model aeronautics deserves place classrooms have teaching middle school science 14 years can think no better tool teaching physical science science process skills Model aviation classroom provides golden opportunity making abstract concepts understandable Modeling provides concrete real-life applications forces center gravity mathematics experimentation could teach same concepts using different activities would want plugging model aviation science course Im teaching extra concepts Im just teaching same concepts better student will succeed activity try class student deserves opportunity succeed something Modeling often chance needy kid taste success academic setting Everybody wins literally thousands science teachers out going love building airplanes students just dont know yet Teaching teachers use model aviation classrooms potentially single effective strategy showing off model airplanes largest number juniors can having science students building planes science class directly benefit AMA Well just casting handfuls grass seed asphalt makes lousy lawn merely having millions kids build Delta Dart does almost nothing AMA increase number active modelers really desirable goal academy need honestly face few points Grass doesnt grow asphalt having scores youngsters building planes context isnt much junior program Dont get wrong kids building airplanes wonderful thing greatly promotes overall tenets aerospace education general organization responsible forwarding sport model aviation job bridge gap student exposed model aviation going catch bug thousands will need out duck-hunting juniors Searching juniors Blast em bag em baste em Provide large group exposure kids possible Immediately identify really interested youngsters facilitate continued involvement through mentoring contest participation AMA membershipwhatever takes keep constantly progressing towards magical elusive Next Step groups already doing fantastic job toward end column has showcased dozens such activities yet memberships average age continues rise Medical advances notwithstanding trend can continue long National Science Teachers Association National Convention Exposition will held Boston March 25-28 1999 20000 science teachers across country scheduled converge AMA will As exhibitor conference well have two different opportunities meet teachers first contact will floor main exhibit hall well have AMAs booth staffed couple modeling educators available answer questions distribute print material second contact will teachers workshop benefits plugging model aviation curriculum workshop will advertised main conference schedule held room should fit approximately 120 teachers information workshop will read follows Workshop Title Soaring Science Model airplanes classroom will take instruction bigher level Academy Model Aeronautics joining forces educators major organizations vendors across country have assembled exciting array lesson ideas instructional materials share kids love fly Remember Icarus right idea wrong adhesive setting convince just additional 70 middle school science teachers try modeling activity students alone would translate 11000 youngsters building what would probably first airplane Unfortunately vast majority will also last lies greatest challenge club/chapter have just three new contacts month three newcomers age asking help getting involved what would tell Empowering science educators build airplanes students just great ways help plant seeds model aviation will seeds find fertile environment grow AMA will going Boston talk eager science teachers across country trip might six blocks away Some such Dick Baxter Heman Lee Tom Sanders JJ Levine Glenn Howard others already have call up AMA Headquarters information Junior Program want hear secret Youre uary 1999 143 Ian Maclaughlin Often model power plant sound discussed some controversy over whether propeller exhaust sources primarily responsible observed sound levels debate has no clear resolution because truth either may dominant important issue resolve attempt quieting No matter effective muffler may fit engine will result reduced sound level propellergenerated sound dominant sensible approach quieting seeks determine what source dominant works reduce first Because propeller-generated sound level somewhat deterministic engine source Im going break customary approach deal first Engine mufflers will dealt later after realizable gains quieting known propeller inherently necessarily acoustic source produce thrust must displace mass air cause pressure differential between face back surfaces blades pressure field steady relative blade rotates appears oscillating pressure stationary observer human auditory apparatus responds interprets fluctuating pressure disturbance sound course sound-producing mechanism responsible component usually referred thrust torque noise Other sources propeller-generated sound thickness vortex noise Thickness noise associated disturbance air mass due finite displacement blades Vortex noise arises shedding vortices trailing edges tips blades normal operating realm RC power plants thickness vortex noise components relatively less important Vortex noise broadband nature typically much lower amplitude tonal components except very low rpm Thickness noise becomes increasingly important propeller speed increases much factor tip speed below Mach 05 range interest us may have measurable effect total propeller noise relatively small blade angles used Control Line aerobatics competition fun-fly much technical literature topic propeller noise Distilled body knowledge fact consider key significance us helical tip speed important single factor correlating noise level associated propeller dynamics Any propeller will generate noise levels above tolerability threshold some tip speed exceeded propellers range sizes commonly use tolerabitity threshold defined 90 dBA 9 feet speed limit range near Mach 045 stay below tip speed limit familiar rule thumb operate product propeller diameter inches times rpm thousands limited figures less 120 rule has use years some modelers notably Control Line Stunt fliers After tip speed torque usually next significance factor correlating sound level generated propeller following estimator takes torque account including blade pitch term requires slightiy calculation estimates noise level produced propeller over range speeds rather just limit value empirically derived curve-fitting data collected using APC propellers driven modified Astro Cobalt 60 motor Other propellers tested generate higher lower levels variations observed have within 1-2 dB measured versus marked dimensions blade angles used Prop Sound LeveldBA@9fi [Diainches x rpm 1000s] hinches autioned rule thumb straight line approximation limited range curve described complex non-linear function Within range about 75 105 dBA 9 feet will predict propeller noise accuracy comparable sound level meter Outside range absurd estimates can result example note stationary propeller rpm0 will predict 48 dBA estimator misapplied range estimator can help resolve whether prop engine sources driving sound measurement Typically engine exhaust level will 2-5 dB above prop level stock muffler fitted though exceptions some values illustrate what can expected some popular RIC engines Table 1 provides performance figures Average 40 performance figures reproduced RCR Engine Tests Book kind permission R/C Report Editor Gordon Banks long-standing advocate quieter model power plants sound levels props calculated above estimator Propeller rpm Prop Level Est dBA 9 ft 9x61399792 10x41373493 9x71274689 10x61172789 10x71086588 11x51038187 12x41057790 11x61043188 11x7959287 12x5923586 12x6849685 13x5814285 14x4737783 Notice propellers turn nearly same rpm thus represent about same torque load prop lesser diameter produces lower sound level Generally lesser diameter higher pitch right approach propeller noise reduction Dont overdo propeller thrust will also drop diameter reduced Also note Average 40 turning some commonly used sport props can operate under sound level constraint 90 dBA 9 feet far propgenerated sound concerned cases aftermuffler primary muffler effective provided engine will required reduce exhaust sound level below prop Considering sound produced prop first step quieting may unconventional will shortest route quieter operation cases may indicate meeting flying sites criteria feasible some models power plants vein regular trend increasing propeller sound level engine power will become apparent after trying various propellers rpm figures above sound level estimator Models engines powerful good two-stroke 45 easily going meet sound constraint 90 dBA 9 ft being done will discussing column will quite simple selecting right prop bolting better muffler have questions comments just want discuss model airplane sound generally please contact postal address 11453 Alps Way Escondido CA 92026 E-mail ian@spawarnavymil Model Aviation ug Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Femwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 787-7454 Before begin column month would like ask special favor anyone reading column attended Old Birds Over Pennsylvania got videotape event would 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L 19931994199519961997 ADULT SENIOR C[11Z ENS oYOuTh TOTAL REVENUE EXPENSES Well go build fly can area hope Santa Claus good Until later 4February 1999 145 i1 g i Le EU 1 t Connecticut / Maine / Massachusetts New Hampshire Rhode Island / Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1828 781 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 AlIen Road Billerica MA 01821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuffin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 031 06-1 077 Richard Sherman 30 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1866 TIMING IS EVERYTHING mailed column last month very next mail brought following picture info Lynda Nelson regarding Scale Masters people shown made trip Ray Labonte Ed Estabrook also qualified did attend because Ray Ed moving Hobby shop new quarters Champion Pro kind airplane manufactured 1967 1968 Champion Aircraft Co makers Citabria would like obtain information such three view photos could help would appreciated Call 781-934-6248 DAWN PATROL WWI FLY-IN following material sent Bob Boulais also provided pictures first event held July 5 1998 Ellington Ct sponsored Northern Ct Radio Control Club joint AMA IMAA event third annual event good turnout event growing year people hear about much like event held Old Rhinebeck NY Local notables include Bill Killam Tom Kosewski Gus Deltwas Paul Savastano Bob Boulais event sponsors 1999 will held weekend following fourth July second event float fly held July 19 1998 sponsored NorthEastern Drone Society Bob Boulais CD beautiful day good turnout aircraft note Fred Tuxworth s beautiful Loehning biplane real show stopper Model Aviation tiful Davis DiW Chauncy Dance aircraft Dawn Patrol fly-in Eindecker foreground owned Ray Hinds Fred Tuxworths Loening biplane stunning work art Fred Walt Witkos usually does flying Art Davies very pretty Tiger Moth Mitsubishi A6M2-N float plane owned Ray Hinds five people attended Scale Masters Ohio District know L-R Jim Gleason RI Charlie Nelson MA Charlie received best civilian airplane trophy Lloyd Roberts ME Bill Killam NH Bill Received trophy best markings John Wood MA Al Ehrenfels Bristol Scout Looks like boys raiding candy cookies • F1 11 [ UEE1 1 New Jersey/ New YorI& Europe Wes De Cou Vice President 85 Riverside Onve Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1308 Phone 908 221-1666 Fax 908 221-9297 decou@idtnet Dave Babcock 445 Stocktorr Street Hightotown NJ 088204501 Roy Brown USAE APOENT 0MB 460 BOX 585 APO AE 09703 Roy Jsschkas 59 Livingston Street St James NY 11780 James M Lewis PO ei Ogdenburg NY 13688-0561 Bob McKay 109W Edmard St solon NJ 08830 Dave Mathewson Box 613 Camillus NY 13031 Tom Murray 31 Voorhees Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920 Marlene Nlkodem 407 Willow Street Locisyox NY 14094 Bill Poytbress 2 Hemlock Coog Soogerties NY 12477 Adam Sattler dl Perry Avenue Lathorn NY 12t 10-2433 Tarry Tarrenoira 151 Omvithtield Dr Endivon NY 13760-4329 Frequency Coordinator Lan Sauter 53 Airpoo Dr Ossoego County Airport Fjlton NY 13069 315 556-6093 First Id like take opportunity congratulate Wes De Cou recent retirement Im little envious wont give him satisfaction letting him know Since hes out gallivanting around country asked could fill him months column Well its 1st November Im sitting writing back Eastern Standard Time weather forecast upstate New York part district calling snow flurries week lot us means outdoor flying season winding down Instead heading out field couple quick flights after dinner its off shop get few hours work winter projects Club meetings now take place flying sessions let winter can awfully long season Around clubs put lot effort winter activities other flying club looking idea meeting program about inviting member club area has different interest yours speak RCers can learn lot Free Flighters Control Line modelers works other way too Good indoor modelers generally experts trimming models information have share can used aspect hobby number years ago club belong predominately RC oriented held Indoor Peanut Scale contest during winter months rubber-powered models fairly easy quick build good fliers permission use high school gym places like town recreation centers church halls also make great flying sites models club looking something to move winter months along quicker give try might surprised much fun Indoor flying can Before forget theres couple housekeeping chores Id like take care Syracuse Thunderbirds Aero Radio Society STARS will holding annual auction again year Walts Hobby Lakeland NY date Friday January 22 1999 starts 630 PM has turned biggest winter auction area well worth attending youre looking good bargain two Theres no charge get youre selling something 10 percent commission up five dollars per item goes host club Another date mark calendars weekend March 6 & 7 1999 weekend annual ARCS/STARS Model Aircraft Forum STARS Sno Fly forum took place Central New York Model Aircraft Associations symposium its third year shaping up another good show forum consists day talks various modeling topics highly experienced modelers Last years forum included presentations Bill Griggs Art Arro Chuck Lines Dan Williams Jules Fried Mike Gosson Terry Terrenoire years line up shaping up just impressive forum runs 1000 AM until 430 PM Ramada Inn North Syracuse NY next day Sunday STARS will hold annual Sno-Fly field Phoenix NY STARS have heated pavilion guys out freezing thumbs off rest us can watch out window drinking coffee Its best both worlds everybody Keep eye out info two central New York events received interesting E-mail week may have already read about elsewhere think important enough repeat Apparently AMA member recently severely burued model fuel can exploded being opened received very severe burns requiring extensive grafling facing long recovery period metal can trying open storage over 20 years no evidence external spark ignition source other container itself According experts materials such propylene oxide nitro methane commonly used model fuels may become destabilized shock sensitive over period time Its theorized substances state change its probable change combination heat generated friction metal metal trying open container initiated explosion might want consider properly disposing fuel has stored period time metal containers Something think about new flying season begins Finally month would like tell little about central New York modeler Kurt Settembre Kurt guys club would like have ten Only modeling few short years has become better pilots club Proficient both gas powered electric models Kurt getting ready tackle RC helicopters has won trophies almost type flying event has entered won several static competitions Always first volunteer time has worked clubs Boy Scout program Try RC program local Civil Air Patrol Once year spring Kurt puts RC flight demonstration local middle school might asking yourself Whats big deal Club has members like Well thats true clubs difference Kurt 13 years old school puts demonstration attends know someone like Kurt drop Wes note give him credit deserve hobby needs Kurts field Dave Mathewson AVP February 1999 147 Associate Vice Presidents 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 Hi] iIhEIIIe]bE 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 Barhee ssei Calgary CoaO Colonrbas OH 43229-2008 614 891-1643 David H Ellis 5261 OeWiO Road Cross Lanes WV 2631 3-1209 304 776-1456 Nelson Gould 1944 Idaho Street Allentown PA 181 03-8516 610 797-6597 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drne New Stanton PA 15672-9449 412 925-3266 Donald Klopp 637 HarrrOon Coon Trappe PA 19426-2256 610 409-0129 Frank Noil 6042 NOrwell Drive Dayton OH 45449 937 435-9232 Matthew Tarowekl P43 600 294 Dogwood Drrne Drums PA 18222 717 766-0661 Joseph 5 Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drioe PO 600 89t Moanree OH 43837-3062 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Anenne FnOy Fort PA 16704 Plrone 717 287-6970 VALLEY FORGE SIGNAL SEEKERS following interesting excerpt Hear Yer official newsletter Valley Forge Signal Seekers Columbus Day field just another good flying day Several fliers few spectators enjoying weather Sometime before noon man young son approached Dave West asked few questions Dave flown big Corsair gentleman seemed interested Dave answered questions made comment stranger sure took like Donny Osmond man replied am Donny Osmond Dave smiled shook Donnys hand yes Donny Osmond Seems Marie appeared QVC West Chester son went ride Valley Forge As passed field Route 252 decided stop see cars parked near field Earlier Warren Barrick seen black limousine drive up two people get out Unfortunately no field camera Except Donny son posed Dave someone took picture Donnys camera After brief conversation us son got limo drove off local excitement Columbus Day Walter Pierzchala provided following pictures Valley Forge activity John Bragitikos J-3 Cub NORTHEAST PHILADELPHIA RADIO CONTROL CLUB Another very active club northeast Philadelphia Northeast Philadelphia Radio Control Club exemplary work unfortunate children very noteworthy following pictures exemplify effort instructors club took act road traveled over four hours donated bus Lake Como Pennsylvania hopes bringing some joy lives seriously ill children Special thanks should made NEPRCCs president Adam Smith Jr last five years has given week year volunteer counselor camp Bob Kolmetzky NEPRCC chief flight instructor flying children Schriners Hospital crippled children Adam Smith Jr help Ken Kneringer flying campers Ronald McDonald camp DELAWARE VALLEY RADIO CONTROL CLUB Another very active Philadelphia area club Delaware Valley Radio Control Club sponsor numerous activities throughout year Highlights end year picnic provided Tom Hooke Rick Meyer Tom Hooke Rich Mazurek prepare day flying Rick Meyer created beautiful Goldberg Sukhoi MURRYSYILLE AREA SAILPLANE SOCIETY Neil Rossi president Murrysville Area Sailplane Society proudly presented picture clubs youngest member Johnny Dubich Jr help father other club members Johnny has flying since last June Gentle Lady appears envy modeler Johnny Dubich Jr beautiful Gentle Lady WINTER CLUB PROGRAM Does club need interesting program winter meeting contact local Associate Vice President can provide insight current happenings Academy Model Aviation Hicks Morrisey Bravo Joseph Pennock Flying Tube U If- U1 L U LU I is] t Associate Vice Presidents George Abbott 8712 Westlake Court Raleigh NC 27613 Home Phone 919 848-6719 E-Mail GAbbott462@aolcom Robert E Babura 117 Otis Dr Severn MD 21144-1130 Home Phone 410 969-9356 E-Mail bbebure@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 moultons@mindspringcom Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Ave Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Home Phone 540 943-1684 E-Mail flyrrs@cfwcom John Stare 826 Marl Pit Rd Middletown DE 19709 Home Phone 302 376-7154 E-Mail 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 month getting information together District IV Column realized get very little info pictures control line free flight soaring communities about guys lets hear see what going aspects great hobby SOUTHWEST AREA PARK R/C MODEL AIRPLANE CLUB May 29th thru 31st SWAP Modelers held its third annual TOC Maryland needed take quick glance down row tarps pop up tents lining pit area realize contestants showed up meant business would no shortage fun excitement photo shows 1st place winner Andy Kane sunglasses Larry Hilyer holding Lanier Lazer kit photo Andy Finizio s airplane greasing perfect landing during 3rd round flight Andy 2nd place winner TOC photo club president Doc Blum looking Art Vail Jr helps train fledgling pilot buddy box STATES VILLE MODEL FLYERS RIC CLUB Received following information Ben Crouch AMA Leader Member Statesville Model Flyers Statesville Model Flyers RIC Club held fly-in Aug 22nd Allison woods northern Iredell County NC event sanctioned AMA IMAA Originally fly-in scheduled held clubs Bill Davidson field located relatively densely populated area As may remember talked Spring about noise complaint neighbor Action taken under leadership president Dr Ronald Milan has resolved problem wishing take chance noise big birds participate Aug 22nd fly-in search made another place Again thanks president new site found made available us owner Mr Thomas Allison Statesville Mr Allison has 3700 foot private airstrip located property known Allison Woods Mr Allison very cooperative mowed entire runway day before fly-in made tables trash containers bags available us Mr Allison B-17 pilot during World War II following photo left right club president Dr Ronald Milan Mr Thomas Allison summer club has demonstrated club active members can overcome serious noise problem save its flying field look forward great radio control model flying GEORGE ROHRBAUGH photo below George Rohrbaugh Manteo NC posing latest quarter scale scratch built copy 1903 Wright Flyer will display North Carolina State Fair Raleigh North Carolina Thats month am off Muncie October Council Meeting Go take kid flying uary 1999 149 Model viation Suggestion Line Have suggestion about magazine Let us know Model Aviation Suggestion Line phone 765 288-4899 extension 223 Alabama / Florida / Georgia / Mississippi / Puerto Rico / South Carolina / Tennessee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Phone 12051 322-2127 FAX 205 22-2654 E-mail jemcneill@junocom WEB-PAGE http//wwwscottnetlama Associate Vice Presidents Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32614 Wiihelmina Chihasz 2626 Arbor Place Knoxville TN 37617 John G Cooper 4768 Cloater Cove Memphis TN 36116 James Alvis 5426 Melwood Onve Jacknon MS 35211 Michael Gregory 305 Rockmont Rd Greenville SC 29615 Wiiiiam T Haywood 4 Robin Circle Foley AL 36535 Karl Hansel 363 Briarwood #42 Meridian MS 39305 Louise izzo 296 Hantridge Way Winteraprisgo FL 32708 Richard Jackson 2118 Thomlee Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Chris Joiner P0 Boo 4469 Columbus GA 31604-0469 Dr John MartIn 2160 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Tore Morris 327 Paeblo Pays Anniston AL 36206 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyma GA 30082 Melvin Sires 761 Boardman Rd Aikan SC 29603 Frank Tiano 15300 Estancia Lane Weal Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Duzer 3604 N River Rd Gainesville GA 30506 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manayester TN 37355 Joseph Micalizzi HC 866 Boa 10397 Fajardo Puerto Rico 00736 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fields 163W Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32148 Phone 19041 684-2517 RC Contest Coordinator Kenneth Blackwell 207 W Sasdcreek Rd Enterprise AL 36330 Phone 334 347-4721 Display Coordinator Russell Mobely 5636 Woodvalley Rd NE Thomson GA 30824 Phone 17061 597-9783 Computer Science Technology Expert Tom Rhodes 9 New York Blvd Beverly Hills FL 34465 Phone 352 527-0674 352 795-2362 know have waiting breathlessly learn fate little running frightened children last month Well werent frightened running candy Candy Math Kevin Miller pictured above cleverly flew over field dropped candy little kids part West Alabama Aero-Modelers entertain everybody important fly-ins held annually Sokol Park Field Tuscaloosa Joe Robinson Club President City Engineer real surprise ha kids? just Council Meeting Let tell voted what motion made increase Property Acquisition Committee budget $7000 1999 voted YES Sounded feasible Passed Motion made accept Capital Budget voted YES Looked OK Passed Motion made accept Nats AAAAA event Indoor June 1-6 1999 Johnson City TN Outdoor July 9*August 5 1999 Muncie IN voted YES Passed Motion made total aircraft thrust shall exceed 35 lbs single multiple engines combined Effective immediately voted YES Passed Motion rescind Nov 91 EC meeting motion budget CH Grant Scholarships based l5 per Open AMA member using membership preceding year awarded carried over next year voted YES rescind Passed Motion made replace above motion following budgeted amount CH Grant Scholarship grants based 15 per adult member less $20000/yr Any unused carry over voted YES Passed Motion made assign Hdqrs get design pylon cage system price quotes voted YES Passed Motion made accept American Scale Dogfighters Assn Special Interest Group voted YES Passed Motion ailocated funds various programs awarded first Additional funding paid donations Unused donations carried over voted YES Passed Motion made Dist IX VP AMA flying Site Assistance Fund contribute $8450 Shawnee Mission RC Clubs new flying field voted YES Motion failed Motion Dist X VP flying Site Assistance $5000 help develop CL site ABSTAINED Motion failed Motion pay travel Council members attend Jan IMS Show Pasadena other officer expense fund voted YES Passed Motion made adopt following rules Canadian residents MAAC members entitled enter AMA sanctioned events except FAI Team Trials involved aspects modeling USA including joining AMA clubs order Canadian resident become AMA member he/she must MAAC member well order foreign national hold AMA membership and/or enter AMA sanctioned events foreign national must member his/her own National Aeromodeling Organization sole exception person resident country has no National Aeromodeling Organization voted YES Passed Motion made give Exec Director bonus voted overwhelmingly YES Passed Youre going believe what Rich Herrtnan has doing modelers Pensacola ordered either K-Mart Toys-R-Us buy $4 foam gliders allows put l/2A engine radio stuff flying field Fun-fly little $4 airplanes actually fly peachy Rich confided next Fun-fly members renowned NorthWest florida Modelers Incorporated will expected bring Mud Ducks ugly airplanes Pictured above L-R front Glen Larber Lew Sabree Rich Herrman himself rear Dick Ashman Nick Neville Lance Ropke Bob Reagan look pretty happy think Rich knows what hes doing Currently computer busted Im going buy new til see get reelected Meanwhile need books have emergency first aid Rob ts Rules Order call write Ill mail both 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Cat Orr RR 1 Box 123B Higginsville MO 64037 660 584-6264 Fax 660 564-6285 Webmaster Gary Parenti 11001 Martindale Dr Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 531-9556 http//wwcsamiitedu/amadist6findeshtm St Louis MO gentleman introduced down Buder Park St Louis likes big planes double size Sig Senior Cadet Span 13 feet fuselage 105 feet weight about 30 pounds power Comes OS 120 four stroke Jerry Davis hats off note said flys great breaks no speed records Chicago IL Club # 263 Palos R/C Club held glider event last May two tasks performed two minute spot landing other duration Pictures two show 12 pilots far left picture senior pilot day better know Card Board Carl planes wet weather fly very well Picture three has winners day L R Arnie Olson 3rd Rick Hixon 1st Jordon Kaplan 2nd Jim Kubik sent pictures information Paducab KY Club #834 Paducah Aeromodelers opened new flying field after months hard work McCracken County Model Airport has 100 x 400 RC grass runway two 160 foot diameter CL circles Photo L R Red Nelson President Paducah Aeromodelers Danny Orazine County Judge Executive VP Mr Hovecamp local official Jerry Smith club member six time US Fun Fly Champion Next have opening day under new sunshade Allen Brickhaus took pictures CANNONSBURG KY Club #1425 TnState-Model-Flyers hosted 116 sixth graders Chesapeake Middle School day field Over 80 students some buddy-box time Student shown paper balsa gliders rockets demonstrations RIC flying parachute drops fly bys well organized day kept students busy fun club would like know handled 116 students drop us line Tn-State-Modelflyers 6128 Gideon Rd Huntington WV 25705-2241 Neil Gibbons club president supplied pictures information ure has students observing parachute drop Next group returning after retrieving rocket Glen Nad Todd Childers assist student buddy-box Joe Schweitzers plane made quite hit students February 1999 151 Indiana Kentucky / 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 @netinsnet 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 D Lazar 435 Hubbell St Marshall WI 53559-9409 Andy Lowe 9557 Crosley Redford MI 48239 Tel 313 534-6650 E-mail andyd7 @ electrodynamcom Bill Millar 712 Grand Ave Petoskey Ml 49770 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindatrom MN 55045 Mike Zingery 6496 5 Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Al Schwartz 2787 Fernwood Roseville MN 55113 Ph 612633-2286 East Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Ph 810486-4800 Before going good stuff couple announcements need made 1 Please note new E-mail address fax number 2 Jean Lasik has retired has replaced Andy Lowe biography follows Started aeromodeling 1967 Competed forms CL Got RC 1969 Resides 9557 Crosley Redford Mi 48239 can call him home 313 5346650 Mon-Thur 7 pm-l0 pm have figured out yet also Andy Lowe Electro Dynamics Inc anyone wants know about Andy call CL Mosquito 74 span retracts RC fuel shutoff powered two modified OS 4OLAs Built Keith Sandbcrg Rockford MN 4 Sodhusters held first Annual Cub Fly Club field located just east St Paul MN plan again next year Thanks Jack Soebbing picture following pictures flying Electrons ninth annual charity fly-in Airfest 98 years recipient portion proceeds Troop 110 Boy Scouts America Menomonee Falls WI Scouts built flew own trainer Club President Paul Daniel Scouts plane Tim Roliff Electrons member scout Kenny Gall introducing some youngsters RC flying Midwest RC Society held Annual Big Bird fly-in Sept 5th 1998 Northville MI field located just northwest Detroit Thirty-one pilots made 69 flights no problems except two broken props Highlights show demos George Thomas Burton Eisenberg IMAA-legal turbine-powered F-iS Eagles trailing air show smoke weather wonderful hospitality great everybody super time View pits Andy Pesonens now-famous A6M2 Zero foreground flightline Jim Laphams awesome Black Widow startup area Mr Golden Voice Bob Wroblewski Bob announces events Southeast Michigan OK now youre done reading get back building upcoming flying season Bye Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents Now good stuff Arkansas / Louisiana New Mesico / Oklahoma Texas Sandy Frank Vice President 105 N Brazos St Weatherford TX 76086-3207 Phone/Fax 817 599-7131 E-mail sfrank6g@airmailnet wwwAMA-Dist-8org 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 126- SE 35 Oklahoma City OK 73129 405 634-5331 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 4611 Gooch Dr Little Rock AR 72212 501 868-2604 Charles Stevens 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 713 473-4995 John Valls 2502 Montgomery Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 512 723-9018 Ward Walls 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 May peace holiday season yours during time throughout new year May 1999 bring light winds smooth landings Paying back modeling hobbyall us have time limitations placed upon modeling activitiesbut please spend some time give back hobbyvery few learn skills modeling flying alone Most us mentors instructors get us through beginning stages Take some time go out way help beginner give someone modeling/flying lessons both student will richly rewarded Normally mention names involved unique special projectsthis time embarrass anyone will refrain naming names have told project undertaken retail hobby store owner lives AMA District VIIIthis person very active modeling competitor travels throughout country competing also very busy retail store once week pays back modeling/hobby/sport aging society general also modeling community growing number accomplished modelers entering golden years retirement some individuals ability handle models reliably take off land youthful skill aging process has lessened some ability drive model flying field beyond current capability unnamed retail hobby store owner has taken upon himself has taken time out busy life assist senior citizen modelers continue enjoy thrill flying models provides transportation necessary bring senior citizen modelers field arranges himself others provide assistance youthful hands needed allow accomplished modelers continue enjoy aircraft modeling flying myself modeling community would like say Thank know possibly others will follow lead begin similar projects within locale Possibly some time future yet unborn modeler will assist some us enjoy declining years continue experience fulfillment flying models Giving back hobby gives receive give also AMA glue bonds modelers together! Another tireless volunteer modeling within AMA District VIII Mr John D Locke modeling librarian five state region maintains dozens VHS tapes available no charge AMA chartered clubs use programs available basis individual members Contact him 4015 Rio Grande Texarkana Texas 75503 wwwAMA-Dist-8org information about program Another program being undertaken within AMA District VIII nearing completion production free introductory VHS tape pre beginner model building flying tape will answer questions presented person knows absolutely nothing about model building flyingit will copyrighted will available AMA chartered clubs individual members retail hobby stores would agree make available additional copies anyone everyone would benefit such information tape 3 Y2 hour segments tape will answer questions usually raised individual comes active model flying field retail hobby store states am interested what takes go about beginning model aircraft flyingtell what need know tape filmed national modeling center Muncie IN Weatherford Texas additional information master copy pre-beginners informational tape please contact above address Flying Fun & FellowshipSandy Frank uary 1999 153 Krystal King Arkadeiphia Arkansas age 12 displays hardware earned 1998 national Championships parents Mr Mrs Larry King act mechanics crew family team An ingenious model stand work surface seen glider events 1998 National meet threedimensional interlocking puzzle stores flat transportingslight tension between sides legs lets top grasp neither screws pinning Variations could designed almost model Aeromodelers creative group Passing next generation two picture says submitted memberthe names have lost shuffle essence what says universal Associate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Troy Lapp 1609 Main St Williston ND 58801 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 571 03-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Mike Weidner 6535 Foxdale Circle Colorado Springs CO 80919-1788 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News Colorado 5th Annual Big Bird Festival hosted LOVE-AIR RIC Club Loveland Colorado over weekend August 15th 16th 1998 inaugural festival held new Drake Field field has 600 x 50 paved runway taxi ways pit area shelter protective fences large parking lot allowed us hold largest event have date say 1998 Big Bird Festival success understatement Though event held over Saturday Sunday RVs start show up Wednesday Saturday RVs campers trailers lined up over quarter mile along flight line time event concluded 94 registered pilots 6 states brought 156 registered aircraft great weekend flying knows other aircraft stowed away vehicles flown intent Big Bird Festival get pilots together like fly large aircraft eat tons food win raffle prizes enjoy others company go home tired great experience event AMA sanctioned registered aircraft must meet IMAA size minimums pass safety inspection As can see everyone brought hangar full aircraft descriptions saw models WWI WWII Golden Age sport well latest acrobatic aircraft flight line busy through event up six pilots air time Frequency control maintained transmitter impound channels monitored scanner flight line controlled air bosses responsible starting area take-offs landings aircraft pilots did great job providing safe environment fly pilot required have spotter helped flight estimated over 400 flights flown two-day period Other flying camaraderie what else brings pilots event help hobby suppliers other contributors able year give away door prizes eight kits numerous accessories ground support items also able raffle off four kits pilots kits IMAA size legal conclusion flying Sunday held raffle Ready-To-Fly IMAA legal Senior Kadet aircraft scratch built event Jack Quinn came complete 05 91 4-stroke engine Futaba 6 channel Skysport radio Quinn Kadet won Kay McConnell raffle creates lot excitement both pilots spectators prize everybody wants win Bill Hemple pit crew owners Aeroworks year special opportunity club provide additional excitement pilots spectators Bill Hempel 1997 IMAC champion provided noontime air shows Aeroworks 36% Edge 540 Bill wowed everyone performances wasnt enough Bill flew trimmed other pilots planes showed set planes up 3-D maneuvers answered tons questions end show let other pilots try hand flying 540 great job classy man hope have him back some time future event Before after official flying times open flying Pat Tritle Albuquerque showed us fly micro electrics Skylane fly multiengine electrics 4 engine B17 Don Lorentzen Thornton CO put show night flying lights plane would flash various sequences flew Kay McConnell new Quinn Kadet stands Jack Quinn builder Lloyd McConnell events CD year fortunate have great coverage event local newspapers TV articles shows helped promote event bring out local spectators really enjoyed action great thanks goes out pilots attended event year hope enjoyed Thanks also club members sponsors make event possible special thanks Bill Hempel showed us really done Come join us next year 6th annual event will held weekend August 21-22 1999 Plans under way make bigger enjoyable event Transmitter impound area 154 Model Aviation part pit area Lloyd McConnell CD ciate Vice Presidents Iki 11 LI U 1 q js t Arizona / California / Guam Hawaii / Nevada Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone/Fax 602 728-9400 E-mail nchh@primenetcom http/twwwana-1 Ocorn/ama Darwin Barrie Scottadale Arizona 602 946-8955 Don Goeschl Lancaster California 805 940-6066 Darlene Frederick Santa Rosa California 707 525-8815 Marc Karpowich Logan Utah 801 752-3639 Dave Pinjuv Las Vegas Nevada 702 656-1772 Al Williamson Chula Vista California 619 427-4039 Frequency Coordinators Eloy Marez Santa Ana California 714 540-4935 See last montha column additional AVPs Coordinators Palomar RIC Flyers host first annual Top Dawg Scale Fly-in September 271998 Pictured clubs innovative Aircraft Recovery Vehicle ARV Donated club Jack Read family refurbished Jack Buck Faure 3-wheeler luckily saw little action during Top Dawg event scale contest came off hitch mother nature cooperated Saturday storm cleared through just time leave great flying weather Sundays event Located approximately 30 miles north San Diego off Interstate 15 Palomar R/C Flyers gorgeous flying site presents terrific aeromodeling site modelers northern San Diego County Buck Faure oversaw flight line Palomar RIC Flyers Scale Fly-in Thanks Buck dedicated flight line crew scale event ran smooth silk Dick Skoglund Lancaster Ca prepares Fat Albert replica Blue Angels C130 support plane Palomar RIC Flyers Scale Contest Fly-in Dick well know making just about anything out Sig Cadet Senior kit amazing C-130 just example Dicks adeptness unique building technique Dicks C-130 Hercules won Peoples Choice Dick came home over $700 winnings Bob Lang president Palomar RC Flyers did honors provided playby play Top Dawg participants put aircraft through paces Bob has provided energy enthusiasm club personally demonstrates dedication commitment leadership can lay ground work very successful progressive modeling organization Aeromodeling viable nationally recognized recreational/educational outlet adults families youth image aeromodeling presents community viewed too often viewed nothing grown men playing toy airplanes former would bet club other clubs area highly involved playing positive participative role community neighbors government officials landowners view activity merely boys toys terrific opportunity demonstrate skill craftsmanship vocational enrichments great hobby well its social societal benefits national level important seek seize opportunities present benefits model aviation align hobby other recognized recreational technical educational activities public relations efforts should focus educating national leadership general public societal vocational benefits hobby should profile events activities highlight technical skills craftsmanship workmanship aspects hobby well highlighting events compelling spectator appeal Equally important profiling partnerships national regional local entities modeling activities present positive participative contribution community local level need continue work within communities demonstrate tremendous social contributions offered model aviation Whether club officer individual modeling enthusiast would ask take personal challenge presenting aeromodeling viable recreational/educational outlet adults families youth Together everyones individual effort can dispel misperception boys toys mindset Till next time . Keep em safe Keep emflyn ember 271998 Black Sheep Exhibition Squadron San Fernando Valley hosted 112 Fun Fly aimed helping kids learn fly clinic designed needing help getting keeping infamous Cox 049 engines running above photo very successful fun fly provided Fred Cronenwett Canoga Park Ca Freds Black Widow Brodak Cessna Airmaster worked just fine flew great Tony Naccarato Burbank Ca assists young Fiona Austin Long Beach keeping 1/2 model air Fiona kids learned fly Black Sheeps 1998 1/2 Fun Fly February 1999 155 Alaska / Idaho Montana / Oregon Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 97213-0090 503 234-4439 EMAIL vpxi@pacifiercom Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 26405 SE 160th St Issaqush WA 98027 Al Culver Boa 56 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkinson 319 Yellowstone Billings MT 59101 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Reeves Lippincott 4400 Gray Wolf 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 Seser 781 Lillnoet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Sadly weve lost couple long time modelers District Stan King very dedicated modeler tireless supporter modeling lost East Delta Park flying field Portland Stan went crusade lasted decade trying find wrest public flying site out various political subdivisions make up Portland OR area worked him partly successful did have nice site until needs commerce moved us out looking others paper fully successful end use St Johns Landfill site would nice ever SJL closes have Stan King Memorial Flying Site Sadly wonderful modeler instructor devoted friend lost valiant fight against cancer Further north Mount Rainier club has lost its founders Ken Crawford us knew quiet talented gentle giant modeler person Bill Bender MRRCS Newsletter editor remembered Ken spent hours helping newcomers learn fly including Bill himself Ken EXPO regulars doing prep clean-up helping out ever needed About 20 years ago took fledgling AMA VP under wing friendship flourished will always cherish memories Kens big smile warm greetings Last spring AVP Reeves Lippincott sent some pictures new digs shows new house part new runway events year done Alaska Radio Control Society annual Pilot Year Award 1997 non other Reeves Lippincott Its interesting note 2nd place 13 year-old Jason Fuller Bob Stephens r presents Reeves ARCS Pilot Year Award Ed Rhodes Prez Benton Co RIC Club wrote BCRCC asked Newberg Boat Club half time entertainment during 50th anniversary boat racing such success theyve asked entertain again 1999 Brian Unwin right Ed Rhodes middle Tom Leach left eight years BARONS club Spokane have hosted Lilac City Fan Fly Deer Park field According Darrel Stebbins Editor Monocle newsletter year 25 pilots 40 planes event Pilots Washington Oregon Montana Idaho California British Columbia enjoyed event promised spread word about exciting event come back next year Ted Ballin writes Thanks kind words about Bat Sheet Sep 1998 MA An important correction necessary however ideas writing editing work design computerization coloring work Strat-O-Bats VP Dick Anderson Could mention next column Sure Sorry Dick John Crosetto Free Flight CB member recuperating heart valve replacement John road recovery excellent news Ron McBurnett took second FAI FF trials will represent US World FF event Israel 1999 Ron used model throughout trials lost few seconds 7 mm flyoff Congratulations Ron FFers note Al Grell found small pocket watch chain field Indoor enthusiasts will have dates fly Albany Dec 6 Jan 10 Jan 24 Feb 28 April 24-25 two day extravaganza indoor building Flying Symposium Information Bob Stalick 541-928-8101 Model Aviation ious Jet models display Michael Chan Sus beautiful F-80 beautiful F-14
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A Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 View HQ See Page 168 AVLA/Charles H Grant Scholarships year Academy Model Aeronautics awards Charles Hampson Grant Scholarships deserving high school seniors will pursing continuing academic program accredited college university 1998 over 40 applications received processed five-person selection committee applicant screened ranked using various criteria include such things grade point average test results school community activities aeromodeling activities etc addition Grant Scholarship program specialized funds available include yearly donation provided Weak Signals Club funds scholarship result activities occur its annual model expo held spring Toledo Ohio 1998 direction sum $3500 awarded top winner addition amount provided CH Grant funds third scholarship awarded funds Christopher L Teke Silverthome California received Charles Hampson Grant scholarship amount $6100 1998 Additionally awarded Weak Signals scholarship $3500 Chris currently attending University Colorado Boulder Colorado pursuing degree civil engineering participating Air Force ROTC program will serving branch following graduation Chris graduated Summit High School May 1998 achieved weighted grade point average 402 overall academic average 9804% four years ranked third graduating class academic prowess resulted being recognized National Honor Society three years well Spanish Honor Roll provided Sig Manufacturing Inc Montezuma Iowa award based need modeling activity 1998 sum awarded $2000 Funds still currently available Tom Hutchinson grant award designated given individual exhibits highest level Free Right modeling activity 1998 award amount $1000 funds CH Grant awards generated through general funds using specific formula based Academy memberships donations memorials designated specific purpose other awards represent specific donations individuals organizations Applications information scholarships information regarding donations programs may obtained contacting AMA Headquarters extension 201 deadline applications 1999 awards April 30 1999 same period Chris also served high school peer counselor Other honors include Superintendents Honor Roll Geometry top student award Estudiante Del Mes Spanish award advance math awards Christophers school activities included number interest areas played clarinet band second chair certified American Red Cross Lifeguard serving high school camp counselor served school football swim snowboard teams Community service interests included participation Summit County Rugby team Ski Light Foundation Lady Peace Church Scuba diving program building houses nesting ducks Colorado Division Wildlife Chris has member AIvIA since 1990 Concentrating Radio Control has flown models floats skids wheels has participated 11 fly-in events sponsored local club SPARCS events involved Colorado resulted flights much 12000 feet elevations has enjoyed QSAA fly-in Tabulated Certified Public Accounting firm Brady Ware Schoenfeld Inc results announced November 25 1998 Copies complete tabulation can obtained contacting Mary Lou Vojslavek AMA Headquarters President *Dave Brown12145 Rich Hanson5991 District Vice President *Don Krafft857 District V Vice President *Jim McNeill1819 Jim Weems343 Norm Deputy754 District IX Vice President *Russ Miller602 District VII Vice President Special Election Dave Gish1401 * incumbent February 1999 139 Loveland Colorado Big Bird Fly-In 1997 IMAA Rally Giants 1995 dad featured Model Builder magazine /2-scale de Havilland Beaver flown 10th annual London Bridge Seaplane classic Chris remarks never thought hard work gave high school nine years modeling would have rewards like After being involved AMA nine years wonderful see support flying also students seeking higher education Congratulations Christopher Teke Nathan Nathan Enders Cazenovia New York awarded Charles Hampson Grant scholarship amount $5300 1998 graduated Cazenovia High School June 1998 achieved grade point average 3876 ranked fifth class achieved recognition National Honor Society last two years school received RITIUSA Today Quality Cup Medal Bausch Lomb University Rochester Science Award also awarded New York State Regents diploma honors Nathans school activities include participation Cazenovia High School Drama Club Chamber Choir select group performed dozens recitals concerts year 9th 10th grades played Junior Varsity soccer Community activity centered church youth group activities Troop 18 Boy Scouts Both groups involved activities community services such food drives construction hiking trails stream cleanup nearby Adirondack Mountains Nathan proud having achieved rank Eagle Scout August 16 1998 Nathans father passed away two years ago following long bout cancer Since two brothers will college same time found necessary help family expenses 1995 through 1997 worked local newspaper participated peer tutoring math Since 1998 has worked 20 hours week Cazonovia Greenhouses planting weeding installing watering systems mixing soil Additionally has found time construct models several local modelers since 1996 Nathans modeling experience ranges through Almost Ready-to-Fly type models electrics hand-launched gliders sailplanes recent years has concentrated developing own designs involve scratch-building utilizing techniques such foam cutting vacuum-bagging systems composite wing construction years Nats found him competing own-design Apollo hand-launch Genie Harley Michaelis plans 144 inch wingspan carbonfiber skinned 1997 Electric Nats competed Symphony electric member Voltaires club focusing electric flight Academy pleased recognize Nathan Enders scholarship winner H William H Yarnell Westchester California received Charles H Grant Scholarship $3200 1998 currently enrolled California State University Long Beach pursuing major aeronautical engineering ultimate goal become commercial airline pilot Currently following soloing age 16 has accumulated 240 hours flight time Cessna aircraft such 150s 172s Pitts 52B William ranked first graduating class St Bernards High School Playa Del Rey achieved unweighted grade point average 3933 addition being part National Honors Society 1996 1998 received top mathematics English department awards Gold Comitatus Medal Yale Book Award Williams school community activities included tutoring group home children cultural awareness committee serving Director fundraising Rotary Interact organization latter involved organizing trips Mexico Other interests included ice skating water sports classical bass guitar restoration classic VolkswagenTs work experience included jobs automobile detailing cashier island attendant service station flight dispatcher Security Aviation located Hawthorne Municipal Airport William has modeling since age 10 became member AMA age 11 flew first RCA pattern contest placed fifth Novice District VII champion 1993 Currently time allows flies Dr Jekell Masters class also enjoys flying Radio Control helicopters well scale sport models states ultimate goal become commercial airline pilot scholarship Academy Model Aeronautics dream step closer Good luck William Elizabeth Ann Mekina Cincinnati Ohio received $1000 Tom Hutchinson scholarship award attending Ohio State University pursuing courses pre-veterinary medicine graduated Walnut Hills High School June 1998 316 grade point average Elizabeth member school marching band first chair Concert Band playing trombone also participated Stage Craft course involves learning about elements stage productions Since ninth grade played softball team 10th grader three varsity team received Scholar Athelete Award participation maintaining 37 GPA member Walnut Hills/Proctor & Gamble FIRST team designed competed robot called Eagle Other activities included Girl Scouts Latin Club serving Class Secretary Student Government notable activities Student Government committee head Adopt-A-Family program area Elizabeth has opportunity develop work ethic through several jobs have involved specialized form babysitting bussing tables restaurant Elizabeth fortunate enough find employment near-by Office Depot learned different types skills have proved valuable Since new locations Columbus OH area will attending school hopes continue working part time Elizabeths modeling experience centers around Free Flight age five watched father build compete Serious interest part developed following winning third-grade science fair award based subject Gliders Longer Wing Spans Fly Further regular local meets Midwest 1994 set AMA Junior hand-held Catapult Glider record CIA Central Indiana Aeromodelers meet went set record Senior However award special significance earning Bob Larsh Perpetual Trophy Elizabeth confesses part fun hearing boys excuses beats relates beat dad event should have heard excuses last six years has competed variety events including Nats Congratulations Elizabeth being presented Tom Hutchison award 1998 4140 Model Aviation utive Council Meeting Highlights Motions made October 24-25 1998 Executive Council Meeting Muncie IN District VII Vice President absentMOTION 9 Moved E McCollough XI second C Foreman IV accept ASDA American Scale Dogfighters Association recognized AMA Special Interest Group MOTION passed unanimously MOTION 1 Moved E McCollough XI second C Bauer VI accept 1999 Operating Budget amended MOTION passed unanimously MOTION 2 Moved B Brown III second C Bauer VI amend Operating Budget account #7104070 increase $7000 MOTION passed unanimously MOTION 3 Moved E McCollough XI second C Bauer VI accept Capital Budget MOTION passed unanimously MOTION 4 Moved C Bauer VI second R Miller IX accept Nats AAAAA event Indoor June 1-6 1999 Johnson City TN Outdoor July 9-August 5 1999 Muncie IN MOTION passed unanimously MOTION 5 Moved R Miller IX second B Brown III Total aircraft thrust shall exceed 35 lbs single engine multiple engines combined Effective immediately amends document Safety Regulations Model Aircraft Gas Turbines item 2 approved April 27 1996 MOTION passed unanimously MOTION 6 Moved C Bauer VI second C Foreman IV rescind Motion 17 November 91 EC meeting budget amount Charles H Grant Scholarship grants based amount representing 15 cents per full open paid AMA member determined using membership total preceding year Should total budgeted amount awarded given year amount shall carried over distribution next year MOTION passed unanimously MOTION 7 Moved C Bauer VI second R Miller IX budgeted amount Charles H Grant Scholarship grants based amount representing 15 cents per full adult paid AMA member less $20000 per year Membership numbers determined total preceding year Scholarship awarded will first paid out allocated fund overage paid out donations scholarship Any unused donations will carried over year next would earn interest applied current budget MOTION passed 11 yes II III IV V VI VIII IX X NAA EVP 1 no XI Moved R Hanson X second B Brown III AMA build up 10 cage sets per Safety Conimittee specifications given NMPRA distribution throughout country After further discussion motion withdrawn R Hanson MOTION 8 Moved E McCollough XI second C Foreman IV Assign Headquarters task getting design per Safety Committee specifications pylon cage system price quotes building same MOTION passed unanimously MOTION 10 Moved J McNeil V second W De Cou II allocated funds various programs will awarded first additional funding will paid out donations Any unused donations will carried over year next would eam interest applied current budget MOTION passed unanimously MOTION 11 Moved R Miller IX second J MeNeill V AMA Flying Site Assistance Fund contribute $8450 development Shawnee Mission Radio Control Clubs new flying field MOTION failed 4 yes V IX X Xl 8 no II III IV VI VIII NAA EVP MOTION 12 Moved R Hanson X second E MeCollough XI AMA Executive Council approve grant 1998 Flying Site Assistance Fund $5000 distributed Woodland-Davis Aeromodelers assist further development control line contest site include paved flight circle capable accommodating control line speed racing events MOTION failed 3 yes VI X XI 8 no II III IV VIII IX NAA EVP 1 abstain V MOTION 13 Moved C Foreman IV second E MeCollough XI AMA Executive Council attend first AMA owned IMS Show California Jan 15 16 17 reimbursed travel room meal expenses according AMA standard operating procedare funding event will Other Officer Expense Fund will individual VPs district budgets MOTION passed 9 yes II IV V VI VIII X XI NAA EVP 2 no III 1 IX MOTION 14 Moved E McCollough XI second C Foreman IV adopt following rules Canadian residents MAAC members entitled enter AMA sanctioned events except FM Team Trials involved aspects modeling USA including joining AMA clubs order Canadian resident become AMA member he/she must MAAC member well order foreign national hold AMA membership and/or enter AMA sanctioned events foreign national must member his/her own National Aeromodeling Organization sole exception person resident country has no National Aeromodeling Orgmization MOTION passed unanimously Districts II X VII absent MOTION 15 Moved E MeCollough Xl second R Miller IX award Executive Director bonus discussed MOTION passed unanimously February 1999 141 FindingPreservingMaintaining Joe Beshar Coordinator 198 Merritt Dr Oradell NJ 07649 Fax 201 261-0223 Tel 201 261-1281 Please note heading Nov issue column fax no reversed phone no listing heading column published correctly Please adjust records accordingly Sorry inconvenience Hey folks communicating please note phone no fax no have makes life much easier find much effective being service Volunteers volunteers volunteers thats what getting thats what want flying site assistance program should aware time highest priority future hobby/sport availability place fly No place fly results no aeromodeling objective address need flying site lost need recognized too late have generally kept aware everyday activities thinking looking around appropriate locations have potential becoming flying site checking ownership other details readiness future fact conceivable might find location superior what club now has Im sure effort well well recognized purpose AMA volunteer flying site assistance program specifically cultivate actively search locations network individuals striving support effort what need about getting board now flying site assistance volunteer really cant have too volunteers might say the merrier us aiming very worthwhile cause future flying RC Free Flight Indoor Control Line whatever Its simple Request registration form get involved support great hobby/sport obtain form registration drop line call copy simple volunteer registration form Its just records can keep aware important issues benefit fellow modelers finding landfill areas have great potential flying sites areas stand idle have limitations can used serve very well flying sites Take notice landfills during travels call attention fellow modelers clubs own objectives encourage sharing ideas associated flying sites amongst fields presently operation am sure operational systems initiatives structural developments being practiced would helpful others Lets share ideas send description what being done flying site can publish develop atmosphere sharing fellow modelers fact send write-up history flying field starting its formation outlining some ways stumbling blocks overcome newsletter editor am sure could very helpful task developing copy 4142 Model Aviation Executive Council Meeting Dates following dates set 1999 Executive Council meetings dates subject change January 30-3 1 1999 April 24-25 1999 July 12 1999 October 1 1999 Budget October 23 -24 1999 999- 9 Rocco Ferrario Education Committee member Imagine standing very large room holding simple model airplane having 20000 science teachers slowly walk past Whos guy toy airplane Whats guy selling Hey looks like fun As glance way theres no telling what thoughts mind course have few thoughts own Are going want what have offer Dont realize what incredible impact model aircraft can have classrooms Am really right guy help get word out Exhibiting presenting largest science teachers conference world terrifying proposition yet never has need greater concert other exciting ventures AMA has undertaken recently Education Committee has made commitment showcase model aviation nations science educators As regular presenter exhibitor National Science Teachers Association well exposed around 20000 teachers year 40000 teachers next year Frank Garcher Midwest Productsone true patriarchs aerospace educationonce proclaimed Teach Teachers Well heres chance have anything offer important model airplanes built classrooms country would help AMA Im convinced answer Yes Model aeronautics deserves place classrooms have teaching middle school science 14 years can think no better tool teaching physical science science process skills Model aviation classroom provides golden opportunity making abstract concepts understandable Modeling provides concrete real-life applications forces center gravity mathematics experimentation could teach same concepts using different activities would want plugging model aviation science course Im teaching extra concepts Im just teaching same concepts better student will succeed activity try class student deserves opportunity succeed something Modeling often chance needy kid taste success academic setting Everybody wins literally thousands science teachers out going love building airplanes students just dont know yet Teaching teachers use model aviation classrooms potentially single effective strategy showing off model airplanes largest number juniors can having science students building planes science class directly benefit AMA Well just casting handfuls grass seed asphalt makes lousy lawn merely having millions kids build Delta Dart does almost nothing AMA increase number active modelers really desirable goal academy need honestly face few points Grass doesnt grow asphalt having scores youngsters building planes context isnt much junior program Dont get wrong kids building airplanes wonderful thing greatly promotes overall tenets aerospace education general organization responsible forwarding sport model aviation job bridge gap student exposed model aviation going catch bug thousands will need out duck-hunting juniors Searching juniors Blast em bag em baste em Provide large group exposure kids possible Immediately identify really interested youngsters facilitate continued involvement through mentoring contest participation AMA membershipwhatever takes keep constantly progressing towards magical elusive Next Step groups already doing fantastic job toward end column has showcased dozens such activities yet memberships average age continues rise Medical advances notwithstanding trend can continue long National Science Teachers Association National Convention Exposition will held Boston March 25-28 1999 20000 science teachers across country scheduled converge AMA will As exhibitor conference well have two different opportunities meet teachers first contact will floor main exhibit hall well have AMAs booth staffed couple modeling educators available answer questions distribute print material second contact will teachers workshop benefits plugging model aviation curriculum workshop will advertised main conference schedule held room should fit approximately 120 teachers information workshop will read follows Workshop Title Soaring Science Model airplanes classroom will take instruction bigher level Academy Model Aeronautics joining forces educators major organizations vendors across country have assembled exciting array lesson ideas instructional materials share kids love fly Remember Icarus right idea wrong adhesive setting convince just additional 70 middle school science teachers try modeling activity students alone would translate 11000 youngsters building what would probably first airplane Unfortunately vast majority will also last lies greatest challenge club/chapter have just three new contacts month three newcomers age asking help getting involved what would tell Empowering science educators build airplanes students just great ways help plant seeds model aviation will seeds find fertile environment grow AMA will going Boston talk eager science teachers across country trip might six blocks away Some such Dick Baxter Heman Lee Tom Sanders JJ Levine Glenn Howard others already have call up AMA Headquarters information Junior Program want hear secret Youre uary 1999 143 Ian Maclaughlin Often model power plant sound discussed some controversy over whether propeller exhaust sources primarily responsible observed sound levels debate has no clear resolution because truth either may dominant important issue resolve attempt quieting No matter effective muffler may fit engine will result reduced sound level propellergenerated sound dominant sensible approach quieting seeks determine what source dominant works reduce first Because propeller-generated sound level somewhat deterministic engine source Im going break customary approach deal first Engine mufflers will dealt later after realizable gains quieting known propeller inherently necessarily acoustic source produce thrust must displace mass air cause pressure differential between face back surfaces blades pressure field steady relative blade rotates appears oscillating pressure stationary observer human auditory apparatus responds interprets fluctuating pressure disturbance sound course sound-producing mechanism responsible component usually referred thrust torque noise Other sources propeller-generated sound thickness vortex noise Thickness noise associated disturbance air mass due finite displacement blades Vortex noise arises shedding vortices trailing edges tips blades normal operating realm RC power plants thickness vortex noise components relatively less important Vortex noise broadband nature typically much lower amplitude tonal components except very low rpm Thickness noise becomes increasingly important propeller speed increases much factor tip speed below Mach 05 range interest us may have measurable effect total propeller noise relatively small blade angles used Control Line aerobatics competition fun-fly much technical literature topic propeller noise Distilled body knowledge fact consider key significance us helical tip speed important single factor correlating noise level associated propeller dynamics Any propeller will generate noise levels above tolerability threshold some tip speed exceeded propellers range sizes commonly use tolerabitity threshold defined 90 dBA 9 feet speed limit range near Mach 045 stay below tip speed limit familiar rule thumb operate product propeller diameter inches times rpm thousands limited figures less 120 rule has use years some modelers notably Control Line Stunt fliers After tip speed torque usually next significance factor correlating sound level generated propeller following estimator takes torque account including blade pitch term requires slightiy calculation estimates noise level produced propeller over range speeds rather just limit value empirically derived curve-fitting data collected using APC propellers driven modified Astro Cobalt 60 motor Other propellers tested generate higher lower levels variations observed have within 1-2 dB measured versus marked dimensions blade angles used Prop Sound LeveldBA@9fi [Diainches x rpm 1000s] hinches autioned rule thumb straight line approximation limited range curve described complex non-linear function Within range about 75 105 dBA 9 feet will predict propeller noise accuracy comparable sound level meter Outside range absurd estimates can result example note stationary propeller rpm0 will predict 48 dBA estimator misapplied range estimator can help resolve whether prop engine sources driving sound measurement Typically engine exhaust level will 2-5 dB above prop level stock muffler fitted though exceptions some values illustrate what can expected some popular RIC engines Table 1 provides performance figures Average 40 performance figures reproduced RCR Engine Tests Book kind permission R/C Report Editor Gordon Banks long-standing advocate quieter model power plants sound levels props calculated above estimator Propeller rpm Prop Level Est dBA 9 ft 9x61399792 10x41373493 9x71274689 10x61172789 10x71086588 11x51038187 12x41057790 11x61043188 11x7959287 12x5923586 12x6849685 13x5814285 14x4737783 Notice propellers turn nearly same rpm thus represent about same torque load prop lesser diameter produces lower sound level Generally lesser diameter higher pitch right approach propeller noise reduction Dont overdo propeller thrust will also drop diameter reduced Also note Average 40 turning some commonly used sport props can operate under sound level constraint 90 dBA 9 feet far propgenerated sound concerned cases aftermuffler primary muffler effective provided engine will required reduce exhaust sound level below prop Considering sound produced prop first step quieting may unconventional will shortest route quieter operation cases may indicate meeting flying sites criteria feasible some models power plants vein regular trend increasing propeller sound level engine power will become apparent after trying various propellers rpm figures above sound level estimator Models engines powerful good two-stroke 45 easily going meet sound constraint 90 dBA 9 ft being done will discussing column will quite simple selecting right prop bolting better muffler have questions comments just want discuss model airplane sound generally please contact postal address 11453 Alps Way Escondido CA 92026 E-mail ian@spawarnavymil Model Aviation ug Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Femwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 787-7454 Before begin column month would like ask special favor anyone reading column attended Old Birds Over Pennsylvania got videotape event would 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attend because Ray Ed moving Hobby shop new quarters Champion Pro kind airplane manufactured 1967 1968 Champion Aircraft Co makers Citabria would like obtain information such three view photos could help would appreciated Call 781-934-6248 DAWN PATROL WWI FLY-IN following material sent Bob Boulais also provided pictures first event held July 5 1998 Ellington Ct sponsored Northern Ct Radio Control Club joint AMA IMAA event third annual event good turnout event growing year people hear about much like event held Old Rhinebeck NY Local notables include Bill Killam Tom Kosewski Gus Deltwas Paul Savastano Bob Boulais event sponsors 1999 will held weekend following fourth July second event float fly held July 19 1998 sponsored NorthEastern Drone Society Bob Boulais CD beautiful day good turnout aircraft note Fred Tuxworth s beautiful Loehning biplane real show stopper Model Aviation tiful Davis DiW Chauncy Dance aircraft Dawn Patrol fly-in Eindecker foreground owned Ray Hinds Fred Tuxworths Loening biplane stunning work art Fred Walt Witkos usually does flying Art Davies very pretty Tiger Moth Mitsubishi A6M2-N float plane owned Ray Hinds five people attended Scale Masters Ohio District know L-R Jim Gleason RI Charlie Nelson MA Charlie received best civilian airplane trophy Lloyd Roberts ME Bill Killam NH Bill Received trophy best markings John Wood MA Al Ehrenfels Bristol Scout Looks like boys raiding candy cookies • F1 11 [ UEE1 1 New Jersey/ New YorI& Europe Wes De Cou Vice President 85 Riverside Onve Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1308 Phone 908 221-1666 Fax 908 221-9297 decou@idtnet Dave Babcock 445 Stocktorr Street Hightotown NJ 088204501 Roy Brown USAE APOENT 0MB 460 BOX 585 APO AE 09703 Roy Jsschkas 59 Livingston Street St James NY 11780 James M Lewis PO ei Ogdenburg NY 13688-0561 Bob McKay 109W Edmard St solon NJ 08830 Dave Mathewson Box 613 Camillus NY 13031 Tom Murray 31 Voorhees Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920 Marlene Nlkodem 407 Willow Street Locisyox NY 14094 Bill 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speak RCers can learn lot Free Flighters Control Line modelers works other way too Good indoor modelers generally experts trimming models information have share can used aspect hobby number years ago club belong predominately RC oriented held Indoor Peanut Scale contest during winter months rubber-powered models fairly easy quick build good fliers permission use high school gym places like town recreation centers church halls also make great flying sites models club looking something to move winter months along quicker give try might surprised much fun Indoor flying can Before forget theres couple housekeeping chores Id like take care Syracuse Thunderbirds Aero Radio Society STARS will holding annual auction again year Walts Hobby Lakeland NY date Friday January 22 1999 starts 630 PM has turned biggest winter auction area well worth attending youre looking good bargain two Theres no charge get youre selling something 10 percent commission up five dollars per item goes host club Another date mark calendars weekend March 6 & 7 1999 weekend annual ARCS/STARS Model Aircraft Forum STARS Sno Fly forum took place Central New York Model Aircraft Associations symposium its third year shaping up another good show forum consists day talks various modeling topics highly experienced modelers Last years forum included presentations Bill Griggs Art Arro Chuck Lines Dan Williams Jules Fried Mike Gosson Terry Terrenoire years line up shaping up just impressive forum runs 1000 AM until 430 PM Ramada Inn North Syracuse NY next day Sunday STARS will hold annual Sno-Fly field Phoenix NY STARS have heated pavilion guys out freezing thumbs off rest us can watch out window drinking coffee Its best both worlds everybody Keep eye out info two central New York events received interesting E-mail week may have already read about elsewhere think important enough repeat Apparently AMA member recently severely burued model fuel can exploded being opened received very severe burns requiring extensive grafling facing long recovery period metal can trying open storage over 20 years no evidence external spark ignition source other container itself According experts materials such propylene oxide nitro methane commonly used model fuels may become destabilized shock sensitive over period time Its theorized substances state change its probable change combination heat generated friction metal metal trying open container initiated explosion might want consider properly disposing fuel has stored period time metal containers Something think about new flying season begins Finally month would like tell little about central New York modeler Kurt Settembre Kurt guys club would like have ten Only modeling few short years has become better pilots club Proficient both gas powered electric models Kurt getting ready tackle RC helicopters has won trophies almost type flying event has entered won several static competitions Always first volunteer time has worked clubs Boy Scout program Try RC program local Civil Air Patrol Once year spring Kurt puts RC flight demonstration local middle school might asking yourself Whats big deal Club has members like Well thats true clubs difference Kurt 13 years old school puts demonstration attends know someone like Kurt drop Wes note give him credit deserve hobby needs Kurts field Dave Mathewson AVP February 1999 147 Associate Vice Presidents 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 Hi] iIhEIIIe]bE 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 Barhee ssei Calgary CoaO Colonrbas OH 43229-2008 614 891-1643 David H Ellis 5261 OeWiO Road Cross Lanes WV 2631 3-1209 304 776-1456 Nelson Gould 1944 Idaho Street Allentown PA 181 03-8516 610 797-6597 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drne New Stanton PA 15672-9449 412 925-3266 Donald Klopp 637 HarrrOon Coon Trappe PA 19426-2256 610 409-0129 Frank Noil 6042 NOrwell Drive Dayton OH 45449 937 435-9232 Matthew Tarowekl P43 600 294 Dogwood Drrne Drums PA 18222 717 766-0661 Joseph 5 Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drioe PO 600 89t Moanree OH 43837-3062 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Anenne FnOy Fort PA 16704 Plrone 717 287-6970 VALLEY FORGE SIGNAL SEEKERS following interesting excerpt Hear Yer official newsletter Valley Forge Signal Seekers Columbus Day field just another good flying day Several fliers few spectators enjoying weather Sometime before noon man young son approached Dave West asked few questions Dave flown big Corsair gentleman seemed interested Dave answered questions made comment stranger sure took like Donny Osmond man replied am Donny Osmond Dave smiled shook Donnys hand yes Donny Osmond Seems Marie appeared QVC West Chester son went ride Valley Forge As passed field Route 252 decided stop see cars parked near field Earlier Warren Barrick seen black limousine drive up two people get out Unfortunately no field camera Except Donny son posed Dave someone took picture Donnys camera After brief conversation us son got limo drove off local excitement Columbus Day Walter Pierzchala provided following pictures Valley Forge activity John Bragitikos J-3 Cub NORTHEAST PHILADELPHIA RADIO CONTROL CLUB Another very active club northeast Philadelphia Northeast Philadelphia Radio Control Club exemplary work unfortunate children very noteworthy following pictures exemplify effort instructors club took act road traveled over four hours donated bus Lake Como Pennsylvania hopes bringing some joy lives seriously ill children Special thanks should made NEPRCCs president Adam Smith Jr last five years has given week year volunteer counselor camp Bob Kolmetzky NEPRCC chief flight instructor flying children Schriners Hospital crippled children Adam Smith Jr help Ken Kneringer flying campers Ronald McDonald camp DELAWARE VALLEY RADIO CONTROL CLUB Another very active Philadelphia area club Delaware Valley Radio Control Club sponsor numerous activities throughout year Highlights end year picnic provided Tom Hooke Rick Meyer Tom Hooke Rich Mazurek prepare day flying Rick Meyer created beautiful Goldberg Sukhoi MURRYSYILLE AREA SAILPLANE SOCIETY Neil Rossi president Murrysville Area Sailplane Society proudly presented picture clubs youngest member Johnny Dubich Jr help father other club members Johnny has flying since last June Gentle Lady appears envy modeler Johnny Dubich Jr beautiful Gentle Lady WINTER CLUB PROGRAM Does club need interesting program winter meeting contact local Associate Vice President can provide insight current happenings Academy Model Aviation Hicks Morrisey Bravo Joseph Pennock Flying Tube U If- U1 L U LU I is] t Associate Vice Presidents George Abbott 8712 Westlake Court Raleigh NC 27613 Home Phone 919 848-6719 E-Mail GAbbott462@aolcom Robert E Babura 117 Otis Dr Severn MD 21144-1130 Home Phone 410 969-9356 E-Mail bbebure@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 moultons@mindspringcom Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Ave Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Home Phone 540 943-1684 E-Mail flyrrs@cfwcom John Stare 826 Marl Pit Rd Middletown DE 19709 Home Phone 302 376-7154 E-Mail 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 month getting information together District IV Column realized get very little info pictures control line free flight soaring communities about guys lets hear see what going aspects great hobby SOUTHWEST AREA PARK R/C MODEL AIRPLANE CLUB May 29th thru 31st SWAP Modelers held its third annual TOC Maryland needed take quick glance down row tarps pop up tents lining pit area realize contestants showed up meant business would no shortage fun excitement photo shows 1st place winner Andy Kane sunglasses Larry Hilyer holding Lanier Lazer kit photo Andy Finizio s airplane greasing perfect landing during 3rd round flight Andy 2nd place winner TOC photo club president Doc Blum looking Art Vail Jr helps train fledgling pilot buddy box STATES VILLE MODEL FLYERS RIC CLUB Received following information Ben Crouch AMA Leader Member Statesville Model Flyers Statesville Model Flyers RIC Club held fly-in Aug 22nd Allison woods northern Iredell County NC event sanctioned AMA IMAA Originally fly-in scheduled held clubs Bill Davidson field located relatively densely populated area As may remember talked Spring about noise complaint neighbor Action taken under leadership president Dr Ronald Milan has resolved problem wishing take chance noise big birds participate Aug 22nd fly-in search made another place Again thanks president new site found made available us owner Mr Thomas Allison Statesville Mr Allison has 3700 foot private airstrip located property known Allison Woods Mr Allison very cooperative mowed entire runway day before fly-in made tables trash containers bags available us Mr Allison B-17 pilot during World War II following photo left right club president Dr Ronald Milan Mr Thomas Allison summer club has demonstrated club active members can overcome serious noise problem save its flying field look forward great radio control model flying GEORGE ROHRBAUGH photo below George Rohrbaugh Manteo NC posing latest quarter scale scratch built copy 1903 Wright Flyer will display North Carolina State Fair Raleigh North Carolina Thats month am off Muncie October Council Meeting Go take kid flying uary 1999 149 Model viation Suggestion Line Have suggestion about magazine Let us know Model Aviation Suggestion Line phone 765 288-4899 extension 223 Alabama / Florida / Georgia / Mississippi / Puerto Rico / South Carolina / Tennessee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Phone 12051 322-2127 FAX 205 22-2654 E-mail jemcneill@junocom WEB-PAGE http//wwwscottnetlama Associate Vice Presidents Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32614 Wiihelmina Chihasz 2626 Arbor Place Knoxville TN 37617 John G Cooper 4768 Cloater Cove Memphis TN 36116 James Alvis 5426 Melwood Onve Jacknon MS 35211 Michael Gregory 305 Rockmont Rd Greenville SC 29615 Wiiiiam T Haywood 4 Robin Circle Foley AL 36535 Karl Hansel 363 Briarwood #42 Meridian MS 39305 Louise izzo 296 Hantridge Way Winteraprisgo FL 32708 Richard Jackson 2118 Thomlee Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Chris Joiner P0 Boo 4469 Columbus GA 31604-0469 Dr John MartIn 2160 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Tore Morris 327 Paeblo Pays Anniston AL 36206 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyma GA 30082 Melvin Sires 761 Boardman Rd Aikan SC 29603 Frank Tiano 15300 Estancia Lane Weal Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Duzer 3604 N River Rd Gainesville GA 30506 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manayester TN 37355 Joseph Micalizzi HC 866 Boa 10397 Fajardo Puerto Rico 00736 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fields 163W Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32148 Phone 19041 684-2517 RC Contest Coordinator Kenneth Blackwell 207 W Sasdcreek Rd Enterprise AL 36330 Phone 334 347-4721 Display Coordinator Russell Mobely 5636 Woodvalley Rd NE Thomson GA 30824 Phone 17061 597-9783 Computer Science Technology Expert Tom Rhodes 9 New York Blvd Beverly Hills FL 34465 Phone 352 527-0674 352 795-2362 know have waiting breathlessly learn fate little running frightened children last month Well werent frightened running candy Candy Math Kevin Miller pictured above cleverly flew over field dropped candy little kids part West Alabama Aero-Modelers entertain everybody important fly-ins held annually Sokol Park Field Tuscaloosa Joe Robinson Club President City Engineer real surprise ha kids? just Council Meeting Let tell voted what motion made increase Property Acquisition Committee budget $7000 1999 voted YES Sounded feasible Passed Motion made accept Capital Budget voted YES Looked OK Passed Motion made accept Nats AAAAA event Indoor June 1-6 1999 Johnson City TN Outdoor July 9*August 5 1999 Muncie IN voted YES Passed Motion made total aircraft thrust shall exceed 35 lbs single multiple engines combined Effective immediately voted YES Passed Motion rescind Nov 91 EC meeting motion budget CH Grant Scholarships based l5 per Open AMA member using membership preceding year awarded carried over next year voted YES rescind Passed Motion made replace above motion following budgeted amount CH Grant Scholarship grants based 15 per adult member less $20000/yr Any unused carry over voted YES Passed Motion made assign Hdqrs get design pylon cage system price quotes voted YES Passed Motion made accept American Scale Dogfighters Assn Special Interest Group voted YES Passed Motion ailocated funds various programs awarded first Additional funding paid donations Unused donations carried over voted YES Passed Motion made Dist IX VP AMA flying Site Assistance Fund contribute $8450 Shawnee Mission RC Clubs new flying field voted YES Motion failed Motion Dist X VP flying Site Assistance $5000 help develop CL site ABSTAINED Motion failed Motion pay travel Council members attend Jan IMS Show Pasadena other officer expense fund voted YES Passed Motion made adopt following rules Canadian residents MAAC members entitled enter AMA sanctioned events except FAI Team Trials involved aspects modeling USA including joining AMA clubs order Canadian resident become AMA member he/she must MAAC member well order foreign national hold AMA membership and/or enter AMA sanctioned events foreign national must member his/her own National Aeromodeling Organization sole exception person resident country has no National Aeromodeling Organization voted YES Passed Motion made give Exec Director bonus voted overwhelmingly YES Passed Youre going believe what Rich Herrtnan has doing modelers Pensacola ordered either K-Mart Toys-R-Us buy $4 foam gliders allows put l/2A engine radio stuff flying field Fun-fly little $4 airplanes actually fly peachy Rich confided next Fun-fly members renowned NorthWest florida Modelers Incorporated will expected bring Mud Ducks ugly airplanes Pictured above L-R front Glen Larber Lew Sabree Rich Herrman himself rear Dick Ashman Nick Neville Lance Ropke Bob Reagan look pretty happy think Rich knows what hes doing Currently computer busted Im going buy new til see get reelected Meanwhile need books have emergency first aid Rob ts Rules Order call write Ill mail both 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L R Red Nelson President Paducah Aeromodelers Danny Orazine County Judge Executive VP Mr Hovecamp local official Jerry Smith club member six time US Fun Fly Champion Next have opening day under new sunshade Allen Brickhaus took pictures CANNONSBURG KY Club #1425 TnState-Model-Flyers hosted 116 sixth graders Chesapeake Middle School day field Over 80 students some buddy-box time Student shown paper balsa gliders rockets demonstrations RIC flying parachute drops fly bys well organized day kept students busy fun club would like know handled 116 students drop us line Tn-State-Modelflyers 6128 Gideon Rd Huntington WV 25705-2241 Neil Gibbons club president supplied pictures information ure has students observing parachute drop Next group returning after retrieving rocket Glen Nad Todd Childers assist student buddy-box Joe Schweitzers plane made quite hit students February 1999 151 Indiana Kentucky / 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 @netinsnet 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 D Lazar 435 Hubbell St Marshall WI 53559-9409 Andy Lowe 9557 Crosley Redford MI 48239 Tel 313 534-6650 E-mail andyd7 @ electrodynamcom Bill Millar 712 Grand Ave Petoskey Ml 49770 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindatrom MN 55045 Mike Zingery 6496 5 Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Al Schwartz 2787 Fernwood Roseville MN 55113 Ph 612633-2286 East Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Ph 810486-4800 Before going good stuff couple announcements need made 1 Please note new E-mail address fax number 2 Jean Lasik has retired has replaced Andy Lowe biography follows Started aeromodeling 1967 Competed forms CL Got RC 1969 Resides 9557 Crosley Redford Mi 48239 can call him home 313 5346650 Mon-Thur 7 pm-l0 pm have figured out yet also Andy Lowe Electro Dynamics Inc anyone wants know about Andy call CL Mosquito 74 span retracts RC fuel shutoff powered two modified OS 4OLAs Built Keith Sandbcrg Rockford MN 4 Sodhusters held first Annual Cub Fly Club field located just east St Paul MN plan again next year Thanks Jack Soebbing picture following pictures flying Electrons ninth annual charity fly-in Airfest 98 years recipient portion proceeds Troop 110 Boy Scouts America Menomonee Falls WI Scouts built flew own trainer Club President Paul Daniel Scouts plane Tim Roliff Electrons member scout Kenny Gall introducing some youngsters RC flying Midwest RC Society held Annual Big Bird fly-in Sept 5th 1998 Northville MI field located just northwest Detroit Thirty-one pilots made 69 flights no problems except two broken props Highlights show demos George Thomas Burton Eisenberg IMAA-legal turbine-powered F-iS Eagles trailing air show smoke weather wonderful hospitality great everybody super time View pits Andy Pesonens now-famous A6M2 Zero foreground flightline Jim Laphams awesome Black Widow startup area Mr Golden Voice Bob Wroblewski Bob announces events Southeast Michigan OK now youre done reading get back building upcoming flying season Bye Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents Now good stuff Arkansas / Louisiana New Mesico / Oklahoma Texas Sandy Frank Vice President 105 N Brazos St Weatherford TX 76086-3207 Phone/Fax 817 599-7131 E-mail sfrank6g@airmailnet wwwAMA-Dist-8org 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 126- SE 35 Oklahoma City OK 73129 405 634-5331 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 4611 Gooch Dr Little Rock AR 72212 501 868-2604 Charles Stevens 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 713 473-4995 John Valls 2502 Montgomery Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 512 723-9018 Ward Walls 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 May peace holiday season yours during time throughout new year May 1999 bring light winds smooth landings Paying back modeling hobbyall us have time limitations placed upon modeling activitiesbut please spend some time give back hobbyvery few learn skills modeling flying alone Most us mentors instructors get us through beginning stages Take some time go out way help beginner give someone modeling/flying lessons both student will richly rewarded Normally mention names involved unique special projectsthis time embarrass anyone will refrain naming names have told project undertaken retail hobby store owner lives AMA District VIIIthis person very active modeling competitor travels throughout country competing also very busy retail store once week pays back modeling/hobby/sport aging society general also modeling community growing number accomplished modelers entering golden years retirement some individuals ability handle models reliably take off land youthful skill aging process has lessened some ability drive model flying field beyond current capability unnamed retail hobby store owner has taken upon himself has taken time out busy life assist senior citizen modelers continue enjoy thrill flying models provides transportation necessary bring senior citizen modelers field arranges himself others provide assistance youthful hands needed allow accomplished modelers continue enjoy aircraft modeling flying myself modeling community would like say Thank know possibly others will follow lead begin similar projects within locale Possibly some time future yet unborn modeler will assist some us enjoy declining years continue experience fulfillment flying models Giving back hobby gives receive give also AMA glue bonds modelers together! Another tireless volunteer modeling within AMA District VIII Mr John D Locke modeling librarian five state region maintains dozens VHS tapes available no charge AMA chartered clubs use programs available basis individual members Contact him 4015 Rio Grande Texarkana Texas 75503 wwwAMA-Dist-8org information about program Another program being undertaken within AMA District VIII nearing completion production free introductory VHS tape pre beginner model building flying tape will answer questions presented person knows absolutely nothing about model building flyingit will copyrighted will available AMA chartered clubs individual members retail hobby stores would agree make available additional copies anyone everyone would benefit such information tape 3 Y2 hour segments tape will answer questions usually raised individual comes active model flying field retail hobby store states am interested what takes go about beginning model aircraft flyingtell what need know tape filmed national modeling center Muncie IN Weatherford Texas additional information master copy pre-beginners informational tape please contact above address Flying Fun & FellowshipSandy Frank uary 1999 153 Krystal King Arkadeiphia Arkansas age 12 displays hardware earned 1998 national Championships parents Mr Mrs Larry King act mechanics crew family team An ingenious model stand work surface seen glider events 1998 National meet threedimensional interlocking puzzle stores flat transportingslight tension between sides legs lets top grasp neither screws pinning Variations could designed almost model Aeromodelers creative group Passing next generation two picture says submitted memberthe names have lost shuffle essence what says universal Associate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Troy Lapp 1609 Main St Williston ND 58801 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 571 03-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Mike Weidner 6535 Foxdale Circle Colorado Springs CO 80919-1788 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News Colorado 5th Annual Big Bird Festival hosted LOVE-AIR RIC Club Loveland Colorado over weekend August 15th 16th 1998 inaugural festival held new Drake Field field has 600 x 50 paved runway taxi ways pit area shelter protective fences large parking lot allowed us hold largest event have date say 1998 Big Bird Festival success understatement Though event held over Saturday Sunday RVs start show up Wednesday Saturday RVs campers trailers lined up over quarter mile along flight line time event concluded 94 registered pilots 6 states brought 156 registered aircraft great weekend flying knows other aircraft stowed away vehicles flown intent Big Bird Festival get pilots together like fly large aircraft eat tons food win raffle prizes enjoy others company go home tired great experience event AMA sanctioned registered aircraft must meet IMAA size minimums pass safety inspection As can see everyone brought hangar full aircraft descriptions saw models WWI WWII Golden Age sport well latest acrobatic aircraft flight line busy through event up six pilots air time Frequency control maintained transmitter impound channels monitored scanner flight line controlled air bosses responsible starting area take-offs landings aircraft pilots did great job providing safe environment fly pilot required have spotter helped flight estimated over 400 flights flown two-day period Other flying camaraderie what else brings pilots event help hobby suppliers other contributors able year give away door prizes eight kits numerous accessories ground support items also able raffle off four kits pilots kits IMAA size legal conclusion flying Sunday held raffle Ready-To-Fly IMAA legal Senior Kadet aircraft scratch built event Jack Quinn came complete 05 91 4-stroke engine Futaba 6 channel Skysport radio Quinn Kadet won Kay McConnell raffle creates lot excitement both pilots spectators prize everybody wants win Bill Hemple pit crew owners Aeroworks year special opportunity club provide additional excitement pilots spectators Bill Hempel 1997 IMAC champion provided noontime air shows Aeroworks 36% Edge 540 Bill wowed everyone performances wasnt enough Bill flew trimmed other pilots planes showed set planes up 3-D maneuvers answered tons questions end show let other pilots try hand flying 540 great job classy man hope have him back some time future event Before after official flying times open flying Pat Tritle Albuquerque showed us fly micro electrics Skylane fly multiengine electrics 4 engine B17 Don Lorentzen Thornton CO put show night flying lights plane would flash various sequences flew Kay McConnell new Quinn Kadet stands Jack Quinn builder Lloyd McConnell events CD year fortunate have great coverage event local newspapers TV articles shows helped promote event bring out local spectators really enjoyed action great thanks goes out pilots attended event year hope enjoyed Thanks also club members sponsors make event possible special thanks Bill Hempel showed us really done Come join us next year 6th annual event will held weekend August 21-22 1999 Plans under way make bigger enjoyable event Transmitter impound area 154 Model Aviation part pit area Lloyd McConnell CD ciate Vice Presidents Iki 11 LI U 1 q js t Arizona / California / Guam Hawaii / Nevada Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone/Fax 602 728-9400 E-mail nchh@primenetcom http/twwwana-1 Ocorn/ama Darwin Barrie Scottadale Arizona 602 946-8955 Don Goeschl Lancaster California 805 940-6066 Darlene Frederick Santa Rosa California 707 525-8815 Marc Karpowich Logan Utah 801 752-3639 Dave Pinjuv Las Vegas Nevada 702 656-1772 Al Williamson Chula Vista California 619 427-4039 Frequency Coordinators Eloy Marez Santa Ana California 714 540-4935 See last montha column additional AVPs Coordinators Palomar RIC Flyers host first annual Top Dawg Scale Fly-in September 271998 Pictured clubs innovative Aircraft Recovery Vehicle ARV Donated club Jack Read family refurbished Jack Buck Faure 3-wheeler luckily saw little action during Top Dawg event scale contest came off hitch mother nature cooperated Saturday storm cleared through just time leave great flying weather Sundays event Located approximately 30 miles north San Diego off Interstate 15 Palomar R/C Flyers gorgeous flying site presents terrific aeromodeling site modelers northern San Diego County Buck Faure oversaw flight line Palomar RIC Flyers Scale Fly-in Thanks Buck dedicated flight line crew scale event ran smooth silk Dick Skoglund Lancaster Ca prepares Fat Albert replica Blue Angels C130 support plane Palomar RIC Flyers Scale Contest Fly-in Dick well know making just about anything out Sig Cadet Senior kit amazing C-130 just example Dicks adeptness unique building technique Dicks C-130 Hercules won Peoples Choice Dick came home over $700 winnings Bob Lang president Palomar RC Flyers did honors provided playby play Top Dawg participants put aircraft through paces Bob has provided energy enthusiasm club personally demonstrates dedication commitment leadership can lay ground work very successful progressive modeling organization Aeromodeling viable nationally recognized recreational/educational outlet adults families youth image aeromodeling presents community viewed too often viewed nothing grown men playing toy airplanes former would bet club other clubs area highly involved playing positive participative role community neighbors government officials landowners view activity merely boys toys terrific opportunity demonstrate skill craftsmanship vocational enrichments great hobby well its social societal benefits national level important seek seize opportunities present benefits model aviation align hobby other recognized recreational technical educational activities public relations efforts should focus educating national leadership general public societal vocational benefits hobby should profile events activities highlight technical skills craftsmanship workmanship aspects hobby well highlighting events compelling spectator appeal Equally important profiling partnerships national regional local entities modeling activities present positive participative contribution community local level need continue work within communities demonstrate tremendous social contributions offered model aviation Whether club officer individual modeling enthusiast would ask take personal challenge presenting aeromodeling viable recreational/educational outlet adults families youth Together everyones individual effort can dispel misperception boys toys mindset Till next time . Keep em safe Keep emflyn ember 271998 Black Sheep Exhibition Squadron San Fernando Valley hosted 112 Fun Fly aimed helping kids learn fly clinic designed needing help getting keeping infamous Cox 049 engines running above photo very successful fun fly provided Fred Cronenwett Canoga Park Ca Freds Black Widow Brodak Cessna Airmaster worked just fine flew great Tony Naccarato Burbank Ca assists young Fiona Austin Long Beach keeping 1/2 model air Fiona kids learned fly Black Sheeps 1998 1/2 Fun Fly February 1999 155 Alaska / Idaho Montana / Oregon Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 97213-0090 503 234-4439 EMAIL vpxi@pacifiercom Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 26405 SE 160th St Issaqush WA 98027 Al Culver Boa 56 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkinson 319 Yellowstone Billings MT 59101 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Reeves Lippincott 4400 Gray Wolf 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 Seser 781 Lillnoet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Sadly weve lost couple long time modelers District Stan King very dedicated modeler tireless supporter modeling lost East Delta Park flying field Portland Stan went crusade lasted decade trying find wrest public flying site out various political subdivisions make up Portland OR area worked him partly successful did have nice site until needs commerce moved us out looking others paper fully successful end use St Johns Landfill site would nice ever SJL closes have Stan King Memorial Flying Site Sadly wonderful modeler instructor devoted friend lost valiant fight against cancer Further north Mount Rainier club has lost its founders Ken Crawford us knew quiet talented gentle giant modeler person Bill Bender MRRCS Newsletter editor remembered Ken spent hours helping newcomers learn fly including Bill himself Ken EXPO regulars doing prep clean-up helping out ever needed About 20 years ago took fledgling AMA VP under wing friendship flourished will always cherish memories Kens big smile warm greetings Last spring AVP Reeves Lippincott sent some pictures new digs shows new house part new runway events year done Alaska Radio Control Society annual Pilot Year Award 1997 non other Reeves Lippincott Its interesting note 2nd place 13 year-old Jason Fuller Bob Stephens r presents Reeves ARCS Pilot Year Award Ed Rhodes Prez Benton Co RIC Club wrote BCRCC asked Newberg Boat Club half time entertainment during 50th anniversary boat racing such success theyve asked entertain again 1999 Brian Unwin right Ed Rhodes middle Tom Leach left eight years BARONS club Spokane have hosted Lilac City Fan Fly Deer Park field According Darrel Stebbins Editor Monocle newsletter year 25 pilots 40 planes event Pilots Washington Oregon Montana Idaho California British Columbia enjoyed event promised spread word about exciting event come back next year Ted Ballin writes Thanks kind words about Bat Sheet Sep 1998 MA An important correction necessary however ideas writing editing work design computerization coloring work Strat-O-Bats VP Dick Anderson Could mention next column Sure Sorry Dick John Crosetto Free Flight CB member recuperating heart valve replacement John road recovery excellent news Ron McBurnett took second FAI FF trials will represent US World FF event Israel 1999 Ron used model throughout trials lost few seconds 7 mm flyoff Congratulations Ron FFers note Al Grell found small pocket watch chain field Indoor enthusiasts will have dates fly Albany Dec 6 Jan 10 Jan 24 Feb 28 April 24-25 two day extravaganza indoor building Flying Symposium Information Bob Stalick 541-928-8101 Model Aviation ious Jet models display Michael Chan Sus beautiful F-80 beautiful F-14
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A Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 View HQ See Page 168 AVLA/Charles H Grant Scholarships year Academy Model Aeronautics awards Charles Hampson Grant Scholarships deserving high school seniors will pursing continuing academic program accredited college university 1998 over 40 applications received processed five-person selection committee applicant screened ranked using various criteria include such things grade point average test results school community activities aeromodeling activities etc addition Grant Scholarship program specialized funds available include yearly donation provided Weak Signals Club funds scholarship result activities occur its annual model expo held spring Toledo Ohio 1998 direction sum $3500 awarded top winner addition amount provided CH Grant funds third scholarship awarded funds Christopher L Teke Silverthome California received Charles Hampson Grant scholarship amount $6100 1998 Additionally awarded Weak Signals scholarship $3500 Chris currently attending University Colorado Boulder Colorado pursuing degree civil engineering participating Air Force ROTC program will serving branch following graduation Chris graduated Summit High School May 1998 achieved weighted grade point average 402 overall academic average 9804% four years ranked third graduating class academic prowess resulted being recognized National Honor Society three years well Spanish Honor Roll provided Sig Manufacturing Inc Montezuma Iowa award based need modeling activity 1998 sum awarded $2000 Funds still currently available Tom Hutchinson grant award designated given individual exhibits highest level Free Right modeling activity 1998 award amount $1000 funds CH Grant awards generated through general funds using specific formula based Academy memberships donations memorials designated specific purpose other awards represent specific donations individuals organizations Applications information scholarships information regarding donations programs may obtained contacting AMA Headquarters extension 201 deadline applications 1999 awards April 30 1999 same period Chris also served high school peer counselor Other honors include Superintendents Honor Roll Geometry top student award Estudiante Del Mes Spanish award advance math awards Christophers school activities included number interest areas played clarinet band second chair certified American Red Cross Lifeguard serving high school camp counselor served school football swim snowboard teams Community service interests included participation Summit County Rugby team Ski Light Foundation Lady Peace Church Scuba diving program building houses nesting ducks Colorado Division Wildlife Chris has member AIvIA since 1990 Concentrating Radio Control has flown models floats skids wheels has participated 11 fly-in events sponsored local club SPARCS events involved Colorado resulted flights much 12000 feet elevations has enjoyed QSAA fly-in Tabulated Certified Public Accounting firm Brady Ware Schoenfeld Inc results announced November 25 1998 Copies complete tabulation can obtained contacting Mary Lou Vojslavek AMA Headquarters President *Dave Brown12145 Rich Hanson5991 District Vice President *Don Krafft857 District V Vice President *Jim McNeill1819 Jim Weems343 Norm Deputy754 District IX Vice President *Russ Miller602 District VII Vice President Special Election Dave Gish1401 * incumbent February 1999 139 Loveland Colorado Big Bird Fly-In 1997 IMAA Rally Giants 1995 dad featured Model Builder magazine /2-scale de Havilland Beaver flown 10th annual London Bridge Seaplane classic Chris remarks never thought hard work gave high school nine years modeling would have rewards like After being involved AMA nine years wonderful see support flying also students seeking higher education Congratulations Christopher Teke Nathan Nathan Enders Cazenovia New York awarded Charles Hampson Grant scholarship amount $5300 1998 graduated Cazenovia High School June 1998 achieved grade point average 3876 ranked fifth class achieved recognition National Honor Society last two years school received RITIUSA Today Quality Cup Medal Bausch Lomb University Rochester Science Award also awarded New York State Regents diploma honors Nathans school activities include participation Cazenovia High School Drama Club Chamber Choir select group performed dozens recitals concerts year 9th 10th grades played Junior Varsity soccer Community activity centered church youth group activities Troop 18 Boy Scouts Both groups involved activities community services such food drives construction hiking trails stream cleanup nearby Adirondack Mountains Nathan proud having achieved rank Eagle Scout August 16 1998 Nathans father passed away two years ago following long bout cancer Since two brothers will college same time found necessary help family expenses 1995 through 1997 worked local newspaper participated peer tutoring math Since 1998 has worked 20 hours week Cazonovia Greenhouses planting weeding installing watering systems mixing soil Additionally has found time construct models several local modelers since 1996 Nathans modeling experience ranges through Almost Ready-to-Fly type models electrics hand-launched gliders sailplanes recent years has concentrated developing own designs involve scratch-building utilizing techniques such foam cutting vacuum-bagging systems composite wing construction years Nats found him competing own-design Apollo hand-launch Genie Harley Michaelis plans 144 inch wingspan carbonfiber skinned 1997 Electric Nats competed Symphony electric member Voltaires club focusing electric flight Academy pleased recognize Nathan Enders scholarship winner H William H Yarnell Westchester California received Charles H Grant Scholarship $3200 1998 currently enrolled California State University Long Beach pursuing major aeronautical engineering ultimate goal become commercial airline pilot Currently following soloing age 16 has accumulated 240 hours flight time Cessna aircraft such 150s 172s Pitts 52B William ranked first graduating class St Bernards High School Playa Del Rey achieved unweighted grade point average 3933 addition being part National Honors Society 1996 1998 received top mathematics English department awards Gold Comitatus Medal Yale Book Award Williams school community activities included tutoring group home children cultural awareness committee serving Director fundraising Rotary Interact organization latter involved organizing trips Mexico Other interests included ice skating water sports classical bass guitar restoration classic VolkswagenTs work experience included jobs automobile detailing cashier island attendant service station flight dispatcher Security Aviation located Hawthorne Municipal Airport William has modeling since age 10 became member AMA age 11 flew first RCA pattern contest placed fifth Novice District VII champion 1993 Currently time allows flies Dr Jekell Masters class also enjoys flying Radio Control helicopters well scale sport models states ultimate goal become commercial airline pilot scholarship Academy Model Aeronautics dream step closer Good luck William Elizabeth Ann Mekina Cincinnati Ohio received $1000 Tom Hutchinson scholarship award attending Ohio State University pursuing courses pre-veterinary medicine graduated Walnut Hills High School June 1998 316 grade point average Elizabeth member school marching band first chair Concert Band playing trombone also participated Stage Craft course involves learning about elements stage productions Since ninth grade played softball team 10th grader three varsity team received Scholar Athelete Award participation maintaining 37 GPA member Walnut Hills/Proctor & Gamble FIRST team designed competed robot called Eagle Other activities included Girl Scouts Latin Club serving Class Secretary Student Government notable activities Student Government committee head Adopt-A-Family program area Elizabeth has opportunity develop work ethic through several jobs have involved specialized form babysitting bussing tables restaurant Elizabeth fortunate enough find employment near-by Office Depot learned different types skills have proved valuable Since new locations Columbus OH area will attending school hopes continue working part time Elizabeths modeling experience centers around Free Flight age five watched father build compete Serious interest part developed following winning third-grade science fair award based subject Gliders Longer Wing Spans Fly Further regular local meets Midwest 1994 set AMA Junior hand-held Catapult Glider record CIA Central Indiana Aeromodelers meet went set record Senior However award special significance earning Bob Larsh Perpetual Trophy Elizabeth confesses part fun hearing boys excuses beats relates beat dad event should have heard excuses last six years has competed variety events including Nats Congratulations Elizabeth being presented Tom Hutchison award 1998 4140 Model Aviation utive Council Meeting Highlights Motions made October 24-25 1998 Executive Council Meeting Muncie IN District VII Vice President absentMOTION 9 Moved E McCollough XI second C Foreman IV accept ASDA American Scale Dogfighters Association recognized AMA Special Interest Group MOTION passed unanimously MOTION 1 Moved E McCollough XI second C Bauer VI accept 1999 Operating Budget amended MOTION passed unanimously MOTION 2 Moved B Brown III second C Bauer VI amend Operating Budget account #7104070 increase $7000 MOTION passed unanimously MOTION 3 Moved E McCollough XI second C Bauer VI accept Capital Budget MOTION passed unanimously MOTION 4 Moved C Bauer VI second R Miller IX accept Nats AAAAA event Indoor June 1-6 1999 Johnson City TN Outdoor July 9-August 5 1999 Muncie IN MOTION passed unanimously MOTION 5 Moved R Miller IX second B Brown III Total aircraft thrust shall exceed 35 lbs single engine multiple engines combined Effective immediately amends document Safety Regulations Model Aircraft Gas Turbines item 2 approved April 27 1996 MOTION passed unanimously MOTION 6 Moved C Bauer VI second C Foreman IV rescind Motion 17 November 91 EC meeting budget amount Charles H Grant Scholarship grants based amount representing 15 cents per full open paid AMA member determined using membership total preceding year Should total budgeted amount awarded given year amount shall carried over distribution next year MOTION passed unanimously MOTION 7 Moved C Bauer VI second R Miller IX budgeted amount Charles H Grant Scholarship grants based amount representing 15 cents per full adult paid AMA member less $20000 per year Membership numbers determined total preceding year Scholarship awarded will first paid out allocated fund overage paid out donations scholarship Any unused donations will carried over year next would earn interest applied current budget MOTION passed 11 yes II III IV V VI VIII IX X NAA EVP 1 no XI Moved R Hanson X second B Brown III AMA build up 10 cage sets per Safety Conimittee specifications given NMPRA distribution throughout country After further discussion motion withdrawn R Hanson MOTION 8 Moved E McCollough XI second C Foreman IV Assign Headquarters task getting design per Safety Committee specifications pylon cage system price quotes building same MOTION passed unanimously MOTION 10 Moved J McNeil V second W De Cou II allocated funds various programs will awarded first additional funding will paid out donations Any unused donations will carried over year next would eam interest applied current budget MOTION passed unanimously MOTION 11 Moved R Miller IX second J MeNeill V AMA Flying Site Assistance Fund contribute $8450 development Shawnee Mission Radio Control Clubs new flying field MOTION failed 4 yes V IX X Xl 8 no II III IV VI VIII NAA EVP MOTION 12 Moved R Hanson X second E MeCollough XI AMA Executive Council approve grant 1998 Flying Site Assistance Fund $5000 distributed Woodland-Davis Aeromodelers assist further development control line contest site include paved flight circle capable accommodating control line speed racing events MOTION failed 3 yes VI X XI 8 no II III IV VIII IX NAA EVP 1 abstain V MOTION 13 Moved C Foreman IV second E MeCollough XI AMA Executive Council attend first AMA owned IMS Show California Jan 15 16 17 reimbursed travel room meal expenses according AMA standard operating procedare funding event will Other Officer Expense Fund will individual VPs district budgets MOTION passed 9 yes II IV V VI VIII X XI NAA EVP 2 no III 1 IX MOTION 14 Moved E McCollough XI second C Foreman IV adopt following rules Canadian residents MAAC members entitled enter AMA sanctioned events except FM Team Trials involved aspects modeling USA including joining AMA clubs order Canadian resident become AMA member he/she must MAAC member well order foreign national hold AMA membership and/or enter AMA sanctioned events foreign national must member his/her own National Aeromodeling Organization sole exception person resident country has no National Aeromodeling Orgmization MOTION passed unanimously Districts II X VII absent MOTION 15 Moved E MeCollough Xl second R Miller IX award Executive Director bonus discussed MOTION passed unanimously February 1999 141 FindingPreservingMaintaining Joe Beshar Coordinator 198 Merritt Dr Oradell NJ 07649 Fax 201 261-0223 Tel 201 261-1281 Please note heading Nov issue column fax no reversed phone no listing heading column published correctly Please adjust records accordingly Sorry inconvenience Hey folks communicating please note phone no fax no have makes life much easier find much effective being service Volunteers volunteers volunteers thats what getting thats what want flying site assistance program should aware time highest priority future hobby/sport availability place fly No place fly results no aeromodeling objective address need flying site lost need recognized too late have generally kept aware everyday activities thinking looking around appropriate locations have potential becoming flying site checking ownership other details readiness future fact conceivable might find location superior what club now has Im sure effort well well recognized purpose AMA volunteer flying site assistance program specifically cultivate actively search locations network individuals striving support effort what need about getting board now flying site assistance volunteer really cant have too volunteers might say the merrier us aiming very worthwhile cause future flying RC Free Flight Indoor Control Line whatever Its simple Request registration form get involved support great hobby/sport obtain form registration drop line call copy simple volunteer registration form Its just records can keep aware important issues benefit fellow modelers finding landfill areas have great potential flying sites areas stand idle have limitations can used serve very well flying sites Take notice landfills during travels call attention fellow modelers clubs own objectives encourage sharing ideas associated flying sites amongst fields presently operation am sure operational systems initiatives structural developments being practiced would helpful others Lets share ideas send description what being done flying site can publish develop atmosphere sharing fellow modelers fact send write-up history flying field starting its formation outlining some ways stumbling blocks overcome newsletter editor am sure could very helpful task developing copy 4142 Model Aviation Executive Council Meeting Dates following dates set 1999 Executive Council meetings dates subject change January 30-3 1 1999 April 24-25 1999 July 12 1999 October 1 1999 Budget October 23 -24 1999 999- 9 Rocco Ferrario Education Committee member Imagine standing very large room holding simple model airplane having 20000 science teachers slowly walk past Whos guy toy airplane Whats guy selling Hey looks like fun As glance way theres no telling what thoughts mind course have few thoughts own Are going want what have offer Dont realize what incredible impact model aircraft can have classrooms Am really right guy help get word out Exhibiting presenting largest science teachers conference world terrifying proposition yet never has need greater concert other exciting ventures AMA has undertaken recently Education Committee has made commitment showcase model aviation nations science educators As regular presenter exhibitor National Science Teachers Association well exposed around 20000 teachers year 40000 teachers next year Frank Garcher Midwest Productsone true patriarchs aerospace educationonce proclaimed Teach Teachers Well heres chance have anything offer important model airplanes built classrooms country would help AMA Im convinced answer Yes Model aeronautics deserves place classrooms have teaching middle school science 14 years can think no better tool teaching physical science science process skills Model aviation classroom provides golden opportunity making abstract concepts understandable Modeling provides concrete real-life applications forces center gravity mathematics experimentation could teach same concepts using different activities would want plugging model aviation science course Im teaching extra concepts Im just teaching same concepts better student will succeed activity try class student deserves opportunity succeed something Modeling often chance needy kid taste success academic setting Everybody wins literally thousands science teachers out going love building airplanes students just dont know yet Teaching teachers use model aviation classrooms potentially single effective strategy showing off model airplanes largest number juniors can having science students building planes science class directly benefit AMA Well just casting handfuls grass seed asphalt makes lousy lawn merely having millions kids build Delta Dart does almost nothing AMA increase number active modelers really desirable goal academy need honestly face few points Grass doesnt grow asphalt having scores youngsters building planes context isnt much junior program Dont get wrong kids building airplanes wonderful thing greatly promotes overall tenets aerospace education general organization responsible forwarding sport model aviation job bridge gap student exposed model aviation going catch bug thousands will need out duck-hunting juniors Searching juniors Blast em bag em baste em Provide large group exposure kids possible Immediately identify really interested youngsters facilitate continued involvement through mentoring contest participation AMA membershipwhatever takes keep constantly progressing towards magical elusive Next Step groups already doing fantastic job toward end column has showcased dozens such activities yet memberships average age continues rise Medical advances notwithstanding trend can continue long National Science Teachers Association National Convention Exposition will held Boston March 25-28 1999 20000 science teachers across country scheduled converge AMA will As exhibitor conference well have two different opportunities meet teachers first contact will floor main exhibit hall well have AMAs booth staffed couple modeling educators available answer questions distribute print material second contact will teachers workshop benefits plugging model aviation curriculum workshop will advertised main conference schedule held room should fit approximately 120 teachers information workshop will read follows Workshop Title Soaring Science Model airplanes classroom will take instruction bigher level Academy Model Aeronautics joining forces educators major organizations vendors across country have assembled exciting array lesson ideas instructional materials share kids love fly Remember Icarus right idea wrong adhesive setting convince just additional 70 middle school science teachers try modeling activity students alone would translate 11000 youngsters building what would probably first airplane Unfortunately vast majority will also last lies greatest challenge club/chapter have just three new contacts month three newcomers age asking help getting involved what would tell Empowering science educators build airplanes students just great ways help plant seeds model aviation will seeds find fertile environment grow AMA will going Boston talk eager science teachers across country trip might six blocks away Some such Dick Baxter Heman Lee Tom Sanders JJ Levine Glenn Howard others already have call up AMA Headquarters information Junior Program want hear secret Youre uary 1999 143 Ian Maclaughlin Often model power plant sound discussed some controversy over whether propeller exhaust sources primarily responsible observed sound levels debate has no clear resolution because truth either may dominant important issue resolve attempt quieting No matter effective muffler may fit engine will result reduced sound level propellergenerated sound dominant sensible approach quieting seeks determine what source dominant works reduce first Because propeller-generated sound level somewhat deterministic engine source Im going break customary approach deal first Engine mufflers will dealt later after realizable gains quieting known propeller inherently necessarily acoustic source produce thrust must displace mass air cause pressure differential between face back surfaces blades pressure field steady relative blade rotates appears oscillating pressure stationary observer human auditory apparatus responds interprets fluctuating pressure disturbance sound course sound-producing mechanism responsible component usually referred thrust torque noise Other sources propeller-generated sound thickness vortex noise Thickness noise associated disturbance air mass due finite displacement blades Vortex noise arises shedding vortices trailing edges tips blades normal operating realm RC power plants thickness vortex noise components relatively less important Vortex noise broadband nature typically much lower amplitude tonal components except very low rpm Thickness noise becomes increasingly important propeller speed increases much factor tip speed below Mach 05 range interest us may have measurable effect total propeller noise relatively small blade angles used Control Line aerobatics competition fun-fly much technical literature topic propeller noise Distilled body knowledge fact consider key significance us helical tip speed important single factor correlating noise level associated propeller dynamics Any propeller will generate noise levels above tolerability threshold some tip speed exceeded propellers range sizes commonly use tolerabitity threshold defined 90 dBA 9 feet speed limit range near Mach 045 stay below tip speed limit familiar rule thumb operate product propeller diameter inches times rpm thousands limited figures less 120 rule has use years some modelers notably Control Line Stunt fliers After tip speed torque usually next significance factor correlating sound level generated propeller following estimator takes torque account including blade pitch term requires slightiy calculation estimates noise level produced propeller over range speeds rather just limit value empirically derived curve-fitting data collected using APC propellers driven modified Astro Cobalt 60 motor Other propellers tested generate higher lower levels variations observed have within 1-2 dB measured versus marked dimensions blade angles used Prop Sound LeveldBA@9fi [Diainches x rpm 1000s] hinches autioned rule thumb straight line approximation limited range curve described complex non-linear function Within range about 75 105 dBA 9 feet will predict propeller noise accuracy comparable sound level meter Outside range absurd estimates can result example note stationary propeller rpm0 will predict 48 dBA estimator misapplied range estimator can help resolve whether prop engine sources driving sound measurement Typically engine exhaust level will 2-5 dB above prop level stock muffler fitted though exceptions some values illustrate what can expected some popular RIC engines Table 1 provides performance figures Average 40 performance figures reproduced RCR Engine Tests Book kind permission R/C Report Editor Gordon Banks long-standing advocate quieter model power plants sound levels props calculated above estimator Propeller rpm Prop Level Est dBA 9 ft 9x61399792 10x41373493 9x71274689 10x61172789 10x71086588 11x51038187 12x41057790 11x61043188 11x7959287 12x5923586 12x6849685 13x5814285 14x4737783 Notice propellers turn nearly same rpm thus represent about same torque load prop lesser diameter produces lower sound level Generally lesser diameter higher pitch right approach propeller noise reduction Dont overdo propeller thrust will also drop diameter reduced Also note Average 40 turning some commonly used sport props can operate under sound level constraint 90 dBA 9 feet far propgenerated sound concerned cases aftermuffler primary muffler effective provided engine will required reduce exhaust sound level below prop Considering sound produced prop first step quieting may unconventional will shortest route quieter operation cases may indicate meeting flying sites criteria feasible some models power plants vein regular trend increasing propeller sound level engine power will become apparent after trying various propellers rpm figures above sound level estimator Models engines powerful good two-stroke 45 easily going meet sound constraint 90 dBA 9 ft being done will discussing column will quite simple selecting right prop bolting better muffler have questions comments just want discuss model airplane sound generally please contact postal address 11453 Alps Way Escondido CA 92026 E-mail ian@spawarnavymil Model Aviation ug Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Femwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 787-7454 Before begin column month would like ask special favor anyone reading column attended Old Birds Over Pennsylvania got videotape event would 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attend because Ray Ed moving Hobby shop new quarters Champion Pro kind airplane manufactured 1967 1968 Champion Aircraft Co makers Citabria would like obtain information such three view photos could help would appreciated Call 781-934-6248 DAWN PATROL WWI FLY-IN following material sent Bob Boulais also provided pictures first event held July 5 1998 Ellington Ct sponsored Northern Ct Radio Control Club joint AMA IMAA event third annual event good turnout event growing year people hear about much like event held Old Rhinebeck NY Local notables include Bill Killam Tom Kosewski Gus Deltwas Paul Savastano Bob Boulais event sponsors 1999 will held weekend following fourth July second event float fly held July 19 1998 sponsored NorthEastern Drone Society Bob Boulais CD beautiful day good turnout aircraft note Fred Tuxworth s beautiful Loehning biplane real show stopper Model Aviation tiful Davis DiW Chauncy Dance aircraft Dawn Patrol fly-in Eindecker foreground owned Ray Hinds Fred Tuxworths Loening biplane stunning work art Fred Walt Witkos usually does flying Art Davies very pretty Tiger Moth Mitsubishi A6M2-N float plane owned Ray Hinds five people attended Scale Masters Ohio District know L-R Jim Gleason RI Charlie Nelson MA Charlie received best civilian airplane trophy Lloyd Roberts ME Bill Killam NH Bill Received trophy best markings John Wood MA Al Ehrenfels Bristol Scout Looks like boys raiding candy cookies • F1 11 [ UEE1 1 New Jersey/ New YorI& Europe Wes De Cou Vice President 85 Riverside Onve Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1308 Phone 908 221-1666 Fax 908 221-9297 decou@idtnet Dave Babcock 445 Stocktorr Street Hightotown NJ 088204501 Roy Brown USAE APOENT 0MB 460 BOX 585 APO AE 09703 Roy Jsschkas 59 Livingston Street St James NY 11780 James M Lewis PO ei Ogdenburg NY 13688-0561 Bob McKay 109W Edmard St solon NJ 08830 Dave Mathewson Box 613 Camillus NY 13031 Tom Murray 31 Voorhees Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920 Marlene Nlkodem 407 Willow Street Locisyox NY 14094 Bill Poytbress 2 Hemlock Coog Soogerties NY 12477 Adam Sattler dl Perry Avenue Lathorn NY 12t 10-2433 Tarry Tarrenoira 151 Omvithtield Dr Endivon NY 13760-4329 Frequency Coordinator Lan Sauter 53 Airpoo Dr Ossoego County Airport Fjlton NY 13069 315 556-6093 First Id like take opportunity congratulate Wes De Cou recent retirement Im little envious wont give him satisfaction letting him know Since hes out gallivanting around country asked could fill him months column Well its 1st November Im sitting writing back Eastern Standard Time weather forecast upstate New York part district calling snow flurries week lot us means outdoor flying season winding down Instead heading out field couple quick flights after dinner its off shop get few hours work winter projects Club meetings now take place flying sessions let winter can awfully long season Around clubs put lot effort winter activities other flying club looking idea meeting program about inviting member club area has different interest yours speak RCers can learn lot Free Flighters Control Line modelers works other way too Good indoor modelers generally experts trimming models information have share can used aspect hobby number years ago club belong predominately RC oriented held Indoor Peanut Scale contest during winter months rubber-powered models fairly easy quick build good fliers permission use high school gym places like town recreation centers church halls also make great flying sites models club looking something to move winter months along quicker give try might surprised much fun Indoor flying can Before forget theres couple housekeeping chores Id like take care Syracuse Thunderbirds Aero Radio Society STARS will holding annual auction again year Walts Hobby Lakeland NY date Friday January 22 1999 starts 630 PM has turned biggest winter auction area well worth attending youre looking good bargain two Theres no charge get youre selling something 10 percent commission up five dollars per item goes host club Another date mark calendars weekend March 6 & 7 1999 weekend annual ARCS/STARS Model Aircraft Forum STARS Sno Fly forum took place Central New York Model Aircraft Associations symposium its third year shaping up another good show forum consists day talks various modeling topics highly experienced modelers Last years forum included presentations Bill Griggs Art Arro Chuck Lines Dan Williams Jules Fried Mike Gosson Terry Terrenoire years line up shaping up just impressive forum runs 1000 AM until 430 PM Ramada Inn North Syracuse NY next day Sunday STARS will hold annual Sno-Fly field Phoenix NY STARS have heated pavilion guys out freezing thumbs off rest us can watch out window drinking coffee Its best both worlds everybody Keep eye out info two central New York events received interesting E-mail week may have already read about elsewhere think important enough repeat Apparently AMA member recently severely burued model fuel can exploded being opened received very severe burns requiring extensive grafling facing long recovery period metal can trying open storage over 20 years no evidence external spark ignition source other container itself According experts materials such propylene oxide nitro methane commonly used model fuels may become destabilized shock sensitive over period time Its theorized substances state change its probable change combination heat generated friction metal metal trying open container initiated explosion might want consider properly disposing fuel has stored period time metal containers Something think about new flying season begins Finally month would like tell little about central New York modeler Kurt Settembre Kurt guys club would like have ten Only modeling few short years has become better pilots club Proficient both gas powered electric models Kurt getting ready tackle RC helicopters has won trophies almost type flying event has entered won several static competitions Always first volunteer time has worked clubs Boy Scout program Try RC program local Civil Air Patrol Once year spring Kurt puts RC flight demonstration local middle school might asking yourself Whats big deal Club has members like Well thats true clubs difference Kurt 13 years old school puts demonstration attends know someone like Kurt drop Wes note give him credit deserve hobby needs Kurts field Dave Mathewson AVP February 1999 147 Associate Vice Presidents 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 Hi] iIhEIIIe]bE 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 Barhee ssei Calgary CoaO Colonrbas OH 43229-2008 614 891-1643 David H Ellis 5261 OeWiO Road Cross Lanes WV 2631 3-1209 304 776-1456 Nelson Gould 1944 Idaho Street Allentown PA 181 03-8516 610 797-6597 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drne New Stanton PA 15672-9449 412 925-3266 Donald Klopp 637 HarrrOon Coon Trappe PA 19426-2256 610 409-0129 Frank Noil 6042 NOrwell Drive Dayton OH 45449 937 435-9232 Matthew Tarowekl P43 600 294 Dogwood Drrne Drums PA 18222 717 766-0661 Joseph 5 Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drioe PO 600 89t Moanree OH 43837-3062 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Anenne FnOy Fort PA 16704 Plrone 717 287-6970 VALLEY FORGE SIGNAL SEEKERS following interesting excerpt Hear Yer official newsletter Valley Forge Signal Seekers Columbus Day field just another good flying day Several fliers few spectators enjoying weather Sometime before noon man young son approached Dave West asked few questions Dave flown big Corsair gentleman seemed interested Dave answered questions made comment stranger sure took like Donny Osmond man replied am Donny Osmond Dave smiled shook Donnys hand yes Donny Osmond Seems Marie appeared QVC West Chester son went ride Valley Forge As passed field Route 252 decided stop see cars parked near field Earlier Warren Barrick seen black limousine drive up two people get out Unfortunately no field camera Except Donny son posed Dave someone took picture Donnys camera After brief conversation us son got limo drove off local excitement Columbus Day Walter Pierzchala provided following pictures Valley Forge activity John Bragitikos J-3 Cub NORTHEAST PHILADELPHIA RADIO CONTROL CLUB Another very active club northeast Philadelphia Northeast Philadelphia Radio Control Club exemplary work unfortunate children very noteworthy following pictures exemplify effort instructors club took act road traveled over four hours donated bus Lake Como Pennsylvania hopes bringing some joy lives seriously ill children Special thanks should made NEPRCCs president Adam Smith Jr last five years has given week year volunteer counselor camp Bob Kolmetzky NEPRCC chief flight instructor flying children Schriners Hospital crippled children Adam Smith Jr help Ken Kneringer flying campers Ronald McDonald camp DELAWARE VALLEY RADIO CONTROL CLUB Another very active Philadelphia area club Delaware Valley Radio Control Club sponsor numerous activities throughout year Highlights end year picnic provided Tom Hooke Rick Meyer Tom Hooke Rich Mazurek prepare day flying Rick Meyer created beautiful Goldberg Sukhoi MURRYSYILLE AREA SAILPLANE SOCIETY Neil Rossi president Murrysville Area Sailplane Society proudly presented picture clubs youngest member Johnny Dubich Jr help father other club members Johnny has flying since last June Gentle Lady appears envy modeler Johnny Dubich Jr beautiful Gentle Lady WINTER CLUB PROGRAM Does club need interesting program winter meeting contact local Associate Vice President can provide insight current happenings Academy Model Aviation Hicks Morrisey Bravo Joseph Pennock Flying Tube U If- U1 L U LU I is] t Associate Vice Presidents George Abbott 8712 Westlake Court Raleigh NC 27613 Home Phone 919 848-6719 E-Mail GAbbott462@aolcom Robert E Babura 117 Otis Dr Severn MD 21144-1130 Home Phone 410 969-9356 E-Mail bbebure@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 moultons@mindspringcom Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Ave Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Home Phone 540 943-1684 E-Mail flyrrs@cfwcom John Stare 826 Marl Pit Rd Middletown DE 19709 Home Phone 302 376-7154 E-Mail 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 month getting information together District IV Column realized get very little info pictures control line free flight soaring communities about guys lets hear see what going aspects great hobby SOUTHWEST AREA PARK R/C MODEL AIRPLANE CLUB May 29th thru 31st SWAP Modelers held its third annual TOC Maryland needed take quick glance down row tarps pop up tents lining pit area realize contestants showed up meant business would no shortage fun excitement photo shows 1st place winner Andy Kane sunglasses Larry Hilyer holding Lanier Lazer kit photo Andy Finizio s airplane greasing perfect landing during 3rd round flight Andy 2nd place winner TOC photo club president Doc Blum looking Art Vail Jr helps train fledgling pilot buddy box STATES VILLE MODEL FLYERS RIC CLUB Received following information Ben Crouch AMA Leader Member Statesville Model Flyers Statesville Model Flyers RIC Club held fly-in Aug 22nd Allison woods northern Iredell County NC event sanctioned AMA IMAA Originally fly-in scheduled held clubs Bill Davidson field located relatively densely populated area As may remember talked Spring about noise complaint neighbor Action taken under leadership president Dr Ronald Milan has resolved problem wishing take chance noise big birds participate Aug 22nd fly-in search made another place Again thanks president new site found made available us owner Mr Thomas Allison Statesville Mr Allison has 3700 foot private airstrip located property known Allison Woods Mr Allison very cooperative mowed entire runway day before fly-in made tables trash containers bags available us Mr Allison B-17 pilot during World War II following photo left right club president Dr Ronald Milan Mr Thomas Allison summer club has demonstrated club active members can overcome serious noise problem save its flying field look forward great radio control model flying GEORGE ROHRBAUGH photo below George Rohrbaugh Manteo NC posing latest quarter scale scratch built copy 1903 Wright Flyer will display North Carolina State Fair Raleigh North Carolina Thats month am off Muncie October Council Meeting Go take kid flying uary 1999 149 Model viation Suggestion Line Have suggestion about magazine Let us know Model Aviation Suggestion Line phone 765 288-4899 extension 223 Alabama / Florida / Georgia / Mississippi / Puerto Rico / South Carolina / Tennessee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Phone 12051 322-2127 FAX 205 22-2654 E-mail jemcneill@junocom WEB-PAGE http//wwwscottnetlama Associate Vice Presidents Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32614 Wiihelmina Chihasz 2626 Arbor Place Knoxville TN 37617 John G Cooper 4768 Cloater Cove Memphis TN 36116 James Alvis 5426 Melwood Onve Jacknon MS 35211 Michael Gregory 305 Rockmont Rd Greenville SC 29615 Wiiiiam T Haywood 4 Robin Circle Foley AL 36535 Karl Hansel 363 Briarwood #42 Meridian MS 39305 Louise izzo 296 Hantridge Way Winteraprisgo FL 32708 Richard Jackson 2118 Thomlee Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Chris Joiner P0 Boo 4469 Columbus GA 31604-0469 Dr John MartIn 2160 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Tore Morris 327 Paeblo Pays Anniston AL 36206 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyma GA 30082 Melvin Sires 761 Boardman Rd Aikan SC 29603 Frank Tiano 15300 Estancia Lane Weal Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Duzer 3604 N River Rd Gainesville GA 30506 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manayester TN 37355 Joseph Micalizzi HC 866 Boa 10397 Fajardo Puerto Rico 00736 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fields 163W Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32148 Phone 19041 684-2517 RC Contest Coordinator Kenneth Blackwell 207 W Sasdcreek Rd Enterprise AL 36330 Phone 334 347-4721 Display Coordinator Russell Mobely 5636 Woodvalley Rd NE Thomson GA 30824 Phone 17061 597-9783 Computer Science Technology Expert Tom Rhodes 9 New York Blvd Beverly Hills FL 34465 Phone 352 527-0674 352 795-2362 know have waiting breathlessly learn fate little running frightened children last month Well werent frightened running candy Candy Math Kevin Miller pictured above cleverly flew over field dropped candy little kids part West Alabama Aero-Modelers entertain everybody important fly-ins held annually Sokol Park Field Tuscaloosa Joe Robinson Club President City Engineer real surprise ha kids? just Council Meeting Let tell voted what motion made increase Property Acquisition Committee budget $7000 1999 voted YES Sounded feasible Passed Motion made accept Capital Budget voted YES Looked OK Passed Motion made accept Nats AAAAA event Indoor June 1-6 1999 Johnson City TN Outdoor July 9*August 5 1999 Muncie IN voted YES Passed Motion made total aircraft thrust shall exceed 35 lbs single multiple engines combined Effective immediately voted YES Passed Motion rescind Nov 91 EC meeting motion budget CH Grant Scholarships based l5 per Open AMA member using membership preceding year awarded carried over next year voted YES rescind Passed Motion made replace above motion following budgeted amount CH Grant Scholarship grants based 15 per adult member less $20000/yr Any unused carry over voted YES Passed Motion made assign Hdqrs get design pylon cage system price quotes voted YES Passed Motion made accept American Scale Dogfighters Assn Special Interest Group voted YES Passed Motion ailocated funds various programs awarded first Additional funding paid donations Unused donations carried over voted YES Passed Motion made Dist IX VP AMA flying Site Assistance Fund contribute $8450 Shawnee Mission RC Clubs new flying field voted YES Motion failed Motion Dist X VP flying Site Assistance $5000 help develop CL site ABSTAINED Motion failed Motion pay travel Council members attend Jan IMS Show Pasadena other officer expense fund voted YES Passed Motion made adopt following rules Canadian residents MAAC members entitled enter AMA sanctioned events except FAI Team Trials involved aspects modeling USA including joining AMA clubs order Canadian resident become AMA member he/she must MAAC member well order foreign national hold AMA membership and/or enter AMA sanctioned events foreign national must member his/her own National Aeromodeling Organization sole exception person resident country has no National Aeromodeling Organization voted YES Passed Motion made give Exec Director bonus voted overwhelmingly YES Passed Youre going believe what Rich Herrtnan has doing modelers Pensacola ordered either K-Mart Toys-R-Us buy $4 foam gliders allows put l/2A engine radio stuff flying field Fun-fly little $4 airplanes actually fly peachy Rich confided next Fun-fly members renowned NorthWest florida Modelers Incorporated will expected bring Mud Ducks ugly airplanes Pictured above L-R front Glen Larber Lew Sabree Rich Herrman himself rear Dick Ashman Nick Neville Lance Ropke Bob Reagan look pretty happy think Rich knows what hes doing Currently computer busted Im going buy new til see get reelected Meanwhile need books have emergency first aid Rob ts Rules Order call write Ill mail both pleasure Ward Van Duzer report Ward recently life threatening operution came out okay Thats what Ward said better telling truth Ward Ward sent snap recent Chattanooga CL contest L-R rear Bill Hubbard Wait Moore Tom Luper Kent Tysor little kids front Aaron Hoffmann Kevin Stewart Model Aviation lie Bauer Vice President Norridge IL 0565 177 .ecnsiitedu Assoctate Vice Presidents Ilttnois John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Parenti 1920 Buckingham Westchester IL 60154 Eve 705 562-5752 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 5000W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421-3108 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears 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 Cat Orr RR 1 Box 123B Higginsville MO 64037 660 584-6264 Fax 660 564-6285 Webmaster Gary Parenti 11001 Martindale Dr Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 531-9556 http//wwcsamiitedu/amadist6findeshtm St Louis MO gentleman introduced down Buder Park St Louis likes big planes double size Sig Senior Cadet Span 13 feet fuselage 105 feet weight about 30 pounds power Comes OS 120 four stroke Jerry Davis hats off note said flys great breaks no speed records Chicago IL Club # 263 Palos R/C Club held glider event last May two tasks performed two minute spot landing other duration Pictures two show 12 pilots far left picture senior pilot day better know Card Board Carl planes wet weather fly very well Picture three has winners day L R Arnie Olson 3rd Rick Hixon 1st Jordon Kaplan 2nd Jim Kubik sent pictures information Paducab KY Club #834 Paducah Aeromodelers opened new flying field after months hard work McCracken County Model Airport has 100 x 400 RC grass runway two 160 foot diameter CL circles Photo L R Red Nelson President Paducah Aeromodelers Danny Orazine County Judge Executive VP Mr Hovecamp local official Jerry Smith club member six time US Fun Fly Champion Next have opening day under new sunshade Allen Brickhaus took pictures CANNONSBURG KY Club #1425 TnState-Model-Flyers hosted 116 sixth graders Chesapeake Middle School day field Over 80 students some buddy-box time Student shown paper balsa gliders rockets demonstrations RIC flying parachute drops fly bys well organized day kept students busy fun club would like know handled 116 students drop us line Tn-State-Modelflyers 6128 Gideon Rd Huntington WV 25705-2241 Neil Gibbons club president supplied pictures information ure has students observing parachute drop Next group returning after retrieving rocket Glen Nad Todd Childers assist student buddy-box Joe Schweitzers plane made quite hit students February 1999 151 Indiana Kentucky / 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 @netinsnet 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 D Lazar 435 Hubbell St Marshall WI 53559-9409 Andy Lowe 9557 Crosley Redford MI 48239 Tel 313 534-6650 E-mail andyd7 @ electrodynamcom Bill Millar 712 Grand Ave Petoskey Ml 49770 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindatrom MN 55045 Mike Zingery 6496 5 Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Al Schwartz 2787 Fernwood Roseville MN 55113 Ph 612633-2286 East Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Ph 810486-4800 Before going good stuff couple announcements need made 1 Please note new E-mail address fax number 2 Jean Lasik has retired has replaced Andy Lowe biography follows Started aeromodeling 1967 Competed forms CL Got RC 1969 Resides 9557 Crosley Redford Mi 48239 can call him home 313 5346650 Mon-Thur 7 pm-l0 pm have figured out yet also Andy Lowe Electro Dynamics Inc anyone wants know about Andy call CL Mosquito 74 span retracts RC fuel shutoff powered two modified OS 4OLAs Built Keith Sandbcrg Rockford MN 4 Sodhusters held first Annual Cub Fly Club field located just east St Paul MN plan again next year Thanks Jack Soebbing picture following pictures flying Electrons ninth annual charity fly-in Airfest 98 years recipient portion proceeds Troop 110 Boy Scouts America Menomonee Falls WI Scouts built flew own trainer Club President Paul Daniel Scouts plane Tim Roliff Electrons member scout Kenny Gall introducing some youngsters RC flying Midwest RC Society held Annual Big Bird fly-in Sept 5th 1998 Northville MI field located just northwest Detroit Thirty-one pilots made 69 flights no problems except two broken props Highlights show demos George Thomas Burton Eisenberg IMAA-legal turbine-powered F-iS Eagles trailing air show smoke weather wonderful hospitality great everybody super time View pits Andy Pesonens now-famous A6M2 Zero foreground flightline Jim Laphams awesome Black Widow startup area Mr Golden Voice Bob Wroblewski Bob announces events Southeast Michigan OK now youre done reading get back building upcoming flying season Bye Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents Now good stuff Arkansas / Louisiana New Mesico / Oklahoma Texas Sandy Frank Vice President 105 N Brazos St Weatherford TX 76086-3207 Phone/Fax 817 599-7131 E-mail sfrank6g@airmailnet wwwAMA-Dist-8org 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 126- SE 35 Oklahoma City OK 73129 405 634-5331 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 4611 Gooch Dr Little Rock AR 72212 501 868-2604 Charles Stevens 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 713 473-4995 John Valls 2502 Montgomery Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 512 723-9018 Ward Walls 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 May peace holiday season yours during time throughout new year May 1999 bring light winds smooth landings Paying back modeling hobbyall us have time limitations placed upon modeling activitiesbut please spend some time give back hobbyvery few learn skills modeling flying alone Most us mentors instructors get us through beginning stages Take some time go out way help beginner give someone modeling/flying lessons both student will richly rewarded Normally mention names involved unique special projectsthis time embarrass anyone will refrain naming names have told project undertaken retail hobby store owner lives AMA District VIIIthis person very active modeling competitor travels throughout country competing also very busy retail store once week pays back modeling/hobby/sport aging society general also modeling community growing number accomplished modelers entering golden years retirement some individuals ability handle models reliably take off land youthful skill aging process has lessened some ability drive model flying field beyond current capability unnamed retail hobby store owner has taken upon himself has taken time out busy life assist senior citizen modelers continue enjoy thrill flying models provides transportation necessary bring senior citizen modelers field arranges himself others provide assistance youthful hands needed allow accomplished modelers continue enjoy aircraft modeling flying myself modeling community would like say Thank know possibly others will follow lead begin similar projects within locale Possibly some time future yet unborn modeler will assist some us enjoy declining years continue experience fulfillment flying models Giving back hobby gives receive give also AMA glue bonds modelers together! Another tireless volunteer modeling within AMA District VIII Mr John D Locke modeling librarian five state region maintains dozens VHS tapes available no charge AMA chartered clubs use programs available basis individual members Contact him 4015 Rio Grande Texarkana Texas 75503 wwwAMA-Dist-8org information about program Another program being undertaken within AMA District VIII nearing completion production free introductory VHS tape pre beginner model building flying tape will answer questions presented person knows absolutely nothing about model building flyingit will copyrighted will available AMA chartered clubs individual members retail hobby stores would agree make available additional copies anyone everyone would benefit such information tape 3 Y2 hour segments tape will answer questions usually raised individual comes active model flying field retail hobby store states am interested what takes go about beginning model aircraft flyingtell what need know tape filmed national modeling center Muncie IN Weatherford Texas additional information master copy pre-beginners informational tape please contact above address Flying Fun & FellowshipSandy Frank uary 1999 153 Krystal King Arkadeiphia Arkansas age 12 displays hardware earned 1998 national Championships parents Mr Mrs Larry King act mechanics crew family team An ingenious model stand work surface seen glider events 1998 National meet threedimensional interlocking puzzle stores flat transportingslight tension between sides legs lets top grasp neither screws pinning Variations could designed almost model Aeromodelers creative group Passing next generation two picture says submitted memberthe names have lost shuffle essence what says universal Associate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Troy Lapp 1609 Main St Williston ND 58801 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 571 03-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Mike Weidner 6535 Foxdale Circle Colorado Springs CO 80919-1788 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News Colorado 5th Annual Big Bird Festival hosted LOVE-AIR RIC Club Loveland Colorado over weekend August 15th 16th 1998 inaugural festival held new Drake Field field has 600 x 50 paved runway taxi ways pit area shelter protective fences large parking lot allowed us hold largest event have date say 1998 Big Bird Festival success understatement Though event held over Saturday Sunday RVs start show up Wednesday Saturday RVs campers trailers lined up over quarter mile along flight line time event concluded 94 registered pilots 6 states brought 156 registered aircraft great weekend flying knows other aircraft stowed away vehicles flown intent Big Bird Festival get pilots together like fly large aircraft eat tons food win raffle prizes enjoy others company go home tired great experience event AMA sanctioned registered aircraft must meet IMAA size minimums pass safety inspection As can see everyone brought hangar full aircraft descriptions saw models WWI WWII Golden Age sport well latest acrobatic aircraft flight line busy through event up six pilots air time Frequency control maintained transmitter impound channels monitored scanner flight line controlled air bosses responsible starting area take-offs landings aircraft pilots did great job providing safe environment fly pilot required have spotter helped flight estimated over 400 flights flown two-day period Other flying camaraderie what else brings pilots event help hobby suppliers other contributors able year give away door prizes eight kits numerous accessories ground support items also able raffle off four kits pilots kits IMAA size legal conclusion flying Sunday held raffle Ready-To-Fly IMAA legal Senior Kadet aircraft scratch built event Jack Quinn came complete 05 91 4-stroke engine Futaba 6 channel Skysport radio Quinn Kadet won Kay McConnell raffle creates lot excitement both pilots spectators prize everybody wants win Bill Hemple pit crew owners Aeroworks year special opportunity club provide additional excitement pilots spectators Bill Hempel 1997 IMAC champion provided noontime air shows Aeroworks 36% Edge 540 Bill wowed everyone performances wasnt enough Bill flew trimmed other pilots planes showed set planes up 3-D maneuvers answered tons questions end show let other pilots try hand flying 540 great job classy man hope have him back some time future event Before after official flying times open flying Pat Tritle Albuquerque showed us fly micro electrics Skylane fly multiengine electrics 4 engine B17 Don Lorentzen Thornton CO put show night flying lights plane would flash various sequences flew Kay McConnell new Quinn Kadet stands Jack Quinn builder Lloyd McConnell events CD year fortunate have great coverage event local newspapers TV articles shows helped promote event bring out local spectators really enjoyed action great thanks goes out pilots attended event year hope enjoyed Thanks also club members sponsors make event possible special thanks Bill Hempel showed us really done Come join us next year 6th annual event will held weekend August 21-22 1999 Plans under way make bigger enjoyable event Transmitter impound area 154 Model Aviation part pit area Lloyd McConnell CD ciate Vice Presidents Iki 11 LI U 1 q js t Arizona / California / Guam Hawaii / Nevada Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone/Fax 602 728-9400 E-mail nchh@primenetcom http/twwwana-1 Ocorn/ama Darwin Barrie Scottadale Arizona 602 946-8955 Don Goeschl Lancaster California 805 940-6066 Darlene Frederick Santa Rosa California 707 525-8815 Marc Karpowich Logan Utah 801 752-3639 Dave Pinjuv Las Vegas Nevada 702 656-1772 Al Williamson Chula Vista California 619 427-4039 Frequency Coordinators Eloy Marez Santa Ana California 714 540-4935 See last montha column additional AVPs Coordinators Palomar RIC Flyers host first annual Top Dawg Scale Fly-in September 271998 Pictured clubs innovative Aircraft Recovery Vehicle ARV Donated club Jack Read family refurbished Jack Buck Faure 3-wheeler luckily saw little action during Top Dawg event scale contest came off hitch mother nature cooperated Saturday storm cleared through just time leave great flying weather Sundays event Located approximately 30 miles north San Diego off Interstate 15 Palomar R/C Flyers gorgeous flying site presents terrific aeromodeling site modelers northern San Diego County Buck Faure oversaw flight line Palomar RIC Flyers Scale Fly-in Thanks Buck dedicated flight line crew scale event ran smooth silk Dick Skoglund Lancaster Ca prepares Fat Albert replica Blue Angels C130 support plane Palomar RIC Flyers Scale Contest Fly-in Dick well know making just about anything out Sig Cadet Senior kit amazing C-130 just example Dicks adeptness unique building technique Dicks C-130 Hercules won Peoples Choice Dick came home over $700 winnings Bob Lang president Palomar RC Flyers did honors provided playby play Top Dawg participants put aircraft through paces Bob has provided energy enthusiasm club personally demonstrates dedication commitment leadership can lay ground work very successful progressive modeling organization Aeromodeling viable nationally recognized recreational/educational outlet adults families youth image aeromodeling presents community viewed too often viewed nothing grown men playing toy airplanes former would bet club other clubs area highly involved playing positive participative role community neighbors government officials landowners view activity merely boys toys terrific opportunity demonstrate skill craftsmanship vocational enrichments great hobby well its social societal benefits national level important seek seize opportunities present benefits model aviation align hobby other recognized recreational technical educational activities public relations efforts should focus educating national leadership general public societal vocational benefits hobby should profile events activities highlight technical skills craftsmanship workmanship aspects hobby well highlighting events compelling spectator appeal Equally important profiling partnerships national regional local entities modeling activities present positive participative contribution community local level need continue work within communities demonstrate tremendous social contributions offered model aviation Whether club officer individual modeling enthusiast would ask take personal challenge presenting aeromodeling viable recreational/educational outlet adults families youth Together everyones individual effort can dispel misperception boys toys mindset Till next time . Keep em safe Keep emflyn ember 271998 Black Sheep Exhibition Squadron San Fernando Valley hosted 112 Fun Fly aimed helping kids learn fly clinic designed needing help getting keeping infamous Cox 049 engines running above photo very successful fun fly provided Fred Cronenwett Canoga Park Ca Freds Black Widow Brodak Cessna Airmaster worked just fine flew great Tony Naccarato Burbank Ca assists young Fiona Austin Long Beach keeping 1/2 model air Fiona kids learned fly Black Sheeps 1998 1/2 Fun Fly February 1999 155 Alaska / Idaho Montana / Oregon Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 97213-0090 503 234-4439 EMAIL vpxi@pacifiercom Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 26405 SE 160th St Issaqush WA 98027 Al Culver Boa 56 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkinson 319 Yellowstone Billings MT 59101 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Reeves Lippincott 4400 Gray Wolf 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 Seser 781 Lillnoet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Sadly weve lost couple long time modelers District Stan King very dedicated modeler tireless supporter modeling lost East Delta Park flying field Portland Stan went crusade lasted decade trying find wrest public flying site out various political subdivisions make up Portland OR area worked him partly successful did have nice site until needs commerce moved us out looking others paper fully successful end use St Johns Landfill site would nice ever SJL closes have Stan King Memorial Flying Site Sadly wonderful modeler instructor devoted friend lost valiant fight against cancer Further north Mount Rainier club has lost its founders Ken Crawford us knew quiet talented gentle giant modeler person Bill Bender MRRCS Newsletter editor remembered Ken spent hours helping newcomers learn fly including Bill himself Ken EXPO regulars doing prep clean-up helping out ever needed About 20 years ago took fledgling AMA VP under wing friendship flourished will always cherish memories Kens big smile warm greetings Last spring AVP Reeves Lippincott sent some pictures new digs shows new house part new runway events year done Alaska Radio Control Society annual Pilot Year Award 1997 non other Reeves Lippincott Its interesting note 2nd place 13 year-old Jason Fuller Bob Stephens r presents Reeves ARCS Pilot Year Award Ed Rhodes Prez Benton Co RIC Club wrote BCRCC asked Newberg Boat Club half time entertainment during 50th anniversary boat racing such success theyve asked entertain again 1999 Brian Unwin right Ed Rhodes middle Tom Leach left eight years BARONS club Spokane have hosted Lilac City Fan Fly Deer Park field According Darrel Stebbins Editor Monocle newsletter year 25 pilots 40 planes event Pilots Washington Oregon Montana Idaho California British Columbia enjoyed event promised spread word about exciting event come back next year Ted Ballin writes Thanks kind words about Bat Sheet Sep 1998 MA An important correction necessary however ideas writing editing work design computerization coloring work Strat-O-Bats VP Dick Anderson Could mention next column Sure Sorry Dick John Crosetto Free Flight CB member recuperating heart valve replacement John road recovery excellent news Ron McBurnett took second FAI FF trials will represent US World FF event Israel 1999 Ron used model throughout trials lost few seconds 7 mm flyoff Congratulations Ron FFers note Al Grell found small pocket watch chain field Indoor enthusiasts will have dates fly Albany Dec 6 Jan 10 Jan 24 Feb 28 April 24-25 two day extravaganza indoor building Flying Symposium Information Bob Stalick 541-928-8101 Model Aviation ious Jet models display Michael Chan Sus beautiful F-80 beautiful F-14
Edition: Model Aviation - 1999/02
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A Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 View HQ See Page 168 AVLA/Charles H Grant Scholarships year Academy Model Aeronautics awards Charles Hampson Grant Scholarships deserving high school seniors will pursing continuing academic program accredited college university 1998 over 40 applications received processed five-person selection committee applicant screened ranked using various criteria include such things grade point average test results school community activities aeromodeling activities etc addition Grant Scholarship program specialized funds available include yearly donation provided Weak Signals Club funds scholarship result activities occur its annual model expo held spring Toledo Ohio 1998 direction sum $3500 awarded top winner addition amount provided CH Grant funds third scholarship awarded funds Christopher L Teke Silverthome California received Charles Hampson Grant scholarship amount $6100 1998 Additionally awarded Weak Signals scholarship $3500 Chris currently attending University Colorado Boulder Colorado pursuing degree civil engineering participating Air Force ROTC program will serving branch following graduation Chris graduated Summit High School May 1998 achieved weighted grade point average 402 overall academic average 9804% four years ranked third graduating class academic prowess resulted being recognized National Honor Society three years well Spanish Honor Roll provided Sig Manufacturing Inc Montezuma Iowa award based need modeling activity 1998 sum awarded $2000 Funds still currently available Tom Hutchinson grant award designated given individual exhibits highest level Free Right modeling activity 1998 award amount $1000 funds CH Grant awards generated through general funds using specific formula based Academy memberships donations memorials designated specific purpose other awards represent specific donations individuals organizations Applications information scholarships information regarding donations programs may obtained contacting AMA Headquarters extension 201 deadline applications 1999 awards April 30 1999 same period Chris also served high school peer counselor Other honors include Superintendents Honor Roll Geometry top student award Estudiante Del Mes Spanish award advance math awards Christophers school activities included number interest areas played clarinet band second chair certified American Red Cross Lifeguard serving high school camp counselor served school football swim snowboard teams Community service interests included participation Summit County Rugby team Ski Light Foundation Lady Peace Church Scuba diving program building houses nesting ducks Colorado Division Wildlife Chris has member AIvIA since 1990 Concentrating Radio Control has flown models floats skids wheels has participated 11 fly-in events sponsored local club SPARCS events involved Colorado resulted flights much 12000 feet elevations has enjoyed QSAA fly-in Tabulated Certified Public Accounting firm Brady Ware Schoenfeld Inc results announced November 25 1998 Copies complete tabulation can obtained contacting Mary Lou Vojslavek AMA Headquarters President *Dave Brown12145 Rich Hanson5991 District Vice President *Don Krafft857 District V Vice President *Jim McNeill1819 Jim Weems343 Norm Deputy754 District IX Vice President *Russ Miller602 District VII Vice President Special Election Dave Gish1401 * incumbent February 1999 139 Loveland Colorado Big Bird Fly-In 1997 IMAA Rally Giants 1995 dad featured Model Builder magazine /2-scale de Havilland Beaver flown 10th annual London Bridge Seaplane classic Chris remarks never thought hard work gave high school nine years modeling would have rewards like After being involved AMA nine years wonderful see support flying also students seeking higher education Congratulations Christopher Teke Nathan Nathan Enders Cazenovia New York awarded Charles Hampson Grant scholarship amount $5300 1998 graduated Cazenovia High School June 1998 achieved grade point average 3876 ranked fifth class achieved recognition National Honor Society last two years school received RITIUSA Today Quality Cup Medal Bausch Lomb University Rochester Science Award also awarded New York State Regents diploma honors Nathans school activities include participation Cazenovia High School Drama Club Chamber Choir select group performed dozens recitals concerts year 9th 10th grades played Junior Varsity soccer Community activity centered church youth group activities Troop 18 Boy Scouts Both groups involved activities community services such food drives construction hiking trails stream cleanup nearby Adirondack Mountains Nathan proud having achieved rank Eagle Scout August 16 1998 Nathans father passed away two years ago following long bout cancer Since two brothers will college same time found necessary help family expenses 1995 through 1997 worked local newspaper participated peer tutoring math Since 1998 has worked 20 hours week Cazonovia Greenhouses planting weeding installing watering systems mixing soil Additionally has found time construct models several local modelers since 1996 Nathans modeling experience ranges through Almost Ready-to-Fly type models electrics hand-launched gliders sailplanes recent years has concentrated developing own designs involve scratch-building utilizing techniques such foam cutting vacuum-bagging systems composite wing construction years Nats found him competing own-design Apollo hand-launch Genie Harley Michaelis plans 144 inch wingspan carbonfiber skinned 1997 Electric Nats competed Symphony electric member Voltaires club focusing electric flight Academy pleased recognize Nathan Enders scholarship winner H William H Yarnell Westchester California received Charles H Grant Scholarship $3200 1998 currently enrolled California State University Long Beach pursuing major aeronautical engineering ultimate goal become commercial airline pilot Currently following soloing age 16 has accumulated 240 hours flight time Cessna aircraft such 150s 172s Pitts 52B William ranked first graduating class St Bernards High School Playa Del Rey achieved unweighted grade point average 3933 addition being part National Honors Society 1996 1998 received top mathematics English department awards Gold Comitatus Medal Yale Book Award Williams school community activities included tutoring group home children cultural awareness committee serving Director fundraising Rotary Interact organization latter involved organizing trips Mexico Other interests included ice skating water sports classical bass guitar restoration classic VolkswagenTs work experience included jobs automobile detailing cashier island attendant service station flight dispatcher Security Aviation located Hawthorne Municipal Airport William has modeling since age 10 became member AMA age 11 flew first RCA pattern contest placed fifth Novice District VII champion 1993 Currently time allows flies Dr Jekell Masters class also enjoys flying Radio Control helicopters well scale sport models states ultimate goal become commercial airline pilot scholarship Academy Model Aeronautics dream step closer Good luck William Elizabeth Ann Mekina Cincinnati Ohio received $1000 Tom Hutchinson scholarship award attending Ohio State University pursuing courses pre-veterinary medicine graduated Walnut Hills High School June 1998 316 grade point average Elizabeth member school marching band first chair Concert Band playing trombone also participated Stage Craft course involves learning about elements stage productions Since ninth grade played softball team 10th grader three varsity team received Scholar Athelete Award participation maintaining 37 GPA member Walnut Hills/Proctor & Gamble FIRST team designed competed robot called Eagle Other activities included Girl Scouts Latin Club serving Class Secretary Student Government notable activities Student Government committee head Adopt-A-Family program area Elizabeth has opportunity develop work ethic through several jobs have involved specialized form babysitting bussing tables restaurant Elizabeth fortunate enough find employment near-by Office Depot learned different types skills have proved valuable Since new locations Columbus OH area will attending school hopes continue working part time Elizabeths modeling experience centers around Free Flight age five watched father build compete Serious interest part developed following winning third-grade science fair award based subject Gliders Longer Wing Spans Fly Further regular local meets Midwest 1994 set AMA Junior hand-held Catapult Glider record CIA Central Indiana Aeromodelers meet went set record Senior However award special significance earning Bob Larsh Perpetual Trophy Elizabeth confesses part fun hearing boys excuses beats relates beat dad event should have heard excuses last six years has competed variety events including Nats Congratulations Elizabeth being presented Tom Hutchison award 1998 4140 Model Aviation utive Council Meeting Highlights Motions made October 24-25 1998 Executive Council Meeting Muncie IN District VII Vice President absentMOTION 9 Moved E McCollough XI second C Foreman IV accept ASDA American Scale Dogfighters Association recognized AMA Special Interest Group MOTION passed unanimously MOTION 1 Moved E McCollough XI second C Bauer VI accept 1999 Operating Budget amended MOTION passed unanimously MOTION 2 Moved B Brown III second C Bauer VI amend Operating Budget account #7104070 increase $7000 MOTION passed unanimously MOTION 3 Moved E McCollough XI second C Bauer VI accept Capital Budget MOTION passed unanimously MOTION 4 Moved C Bauer VI second R Miller IX accept Nats AAAAA event Indoor June 1-6 1999 Johnson City TN Outdoor July 9-August 5 1999 Muncie IN MOTION passed unanimously MOTION 5 Moved R Miller IX second B Brown III Total aircraft thrust shall exceed 35 lbs single engine multiple engines combined Effective immediately amends document Safety Regulations Model Aircraft Gas Turbines item 2 approved April 27 1996 MOTION passed unanimously MOTION 6 Moved C Bauer VI second C Foreman IV rescind Motion 17 November 91 EC meeting budget amount Charles H Grant Scholarship grants based amount representing 15 cents per full open paid AMA member determined using membership total preceding year Should total budgeted amount awarded given year amount shall carried over distribution next year MOTION passed unanimously MOTION 7 Moved C Bauer VI second R Miller IX budgeted amount Charles H Grant Scholarship grants based amount representing 15 cents per full adult paid AMA member less $20000 per year Membership numbers determined total preceding year Scholarship awarded will first paid out allocated fund overage paid out donations scholarship Any unused donations will carried over year next would earn interest applied current budget MOTION passed 11 yes II III IV V VI VIII IX X NAA EVP 1 no XI Moved R Hanson X second B Brown III AMA build up 10 cage sets per Safety Conimittee specifications given NMPRA distribution throughout country After further discussion motion withdrawn R Hanson MOTION 8 Moved E McCollough XI second C Foreman IV Assign Headquarters task getting design per Safety Committee specifications pylon cage system price quotes building same MOTION passed unanimously MOTION 10 Moved J McNeil V second W De Cou II allocated funds various programs will awarded first additional funding will paid out donations Any unused donations will carried over year next would eam interest applied current budget MOTION passed unanimously MOTION 11 Moved R Miller IX second J MeNeill V AMA Flying Site Assistance Fund contribute $8450 development Shawnee Mission Radio Control Clubs new flying field MOTION failed 4 yes V IX X Xl 8 no II III IV VI VIII NAA EVP MOTION 12 Moved R Hanson X second E MeCollough XI AMA Executive Council approve grant 1998 Flying Site Assistance Fund $5000 distributed Woodland-Davis Aeromodelers assist further development control line contest site include paved flight circle capable accommodating control line speed racing events MOTION failed 3 yes VI X XI 8 no II III IV VIII IX NAA EVP 1 abstain V MOTION 13 Moved C Foreman IV second E MeCollough XI AMA Executive Council attend first AMA owned IMS Show California Jan 15 16 17 reimbursed travel room meal expenses according AMA standard operating procedare funding event will Other Officer Expense Fund will individual VPs district budgets MOTION passed 9 yes II IV V VI VIII X XI NAA EVP 2 no III 1 IX MOTION 14 Moved E McCollough XI second C Foreman IV adopt following rules Canadian residents MAAC members entitled enter AMA sanctioned events except FM Team Trials involved aspects modeling USA including joining AMA clubs order Canadian resident become AMA member he/she must MAAC member well order foreign national hold AMA membership and/or enter AMA sanctioned events foreign national must member his/her own National Aeromodeling Organization sole exception person resident country has no National Aeromodeling Orgmization MOTION passed unanimously Districts II X VII absent MOTION 15 Moved E MeCollough Xl second R Miller IX award Executive Director bonus discussed MOTION passed unanimously February 1999 141 FindingPreservingMaintaining Joe Beshar Coordinator 198 Merritt Dr Oradell NJ 07649 Fax 201 261-0223 Tel 201 261-1281 Please note heading Nov issue column fax no reversed phone no listing heading column published correctly Please adjust records accordingly Sorry inconvenience Hey folks communicating please note phone no fax no have makes life much easier find much effective being service Volunteers volunteers volunteers thats what getting thats what want flying site assistance program should aware time highest priority future hobby/sport availability place fly No place fly results no aeromodeling objective address need flying site lost need recognized too late have generally kept aware everyday activities thinking looking around appropriate locations have potential becoming flying site checking ownership other details readiness future fact conceivable might find location superior what club now has Im sure effort well well recognized purpose AMA volunteer flying site assistance program specifically cultivate actively search locations network individuals striving support effort what need about getting board now flying site assistance volunteer really cant have too volunteers might say the merrier us aiming very worthwhile cause future flying RC Free Flight Indoor Control Line whatever Its simple Request registration form get involved support great hobby/sport obtain form registration drop line call copy simple volunteer registration form Its just records can keep aware important issues benefit fellow modelers finding landfill areas have great potential flying sites areas stand idle have limitations can used serve very well flying sites Take notice landfills during travels call attention fellow modelers clubs own objectives encourage sharing ideas associated flying sites amongst fields presently operation am sure operational systems initiatives structural developments being practiced would helpful others Lets share ideas send description what being done flying site can publish develop atmosphere sharing fellow modelers fact send write-up history flying field starting its formation outlining some ways stumbling blocks overcome newsletter editor am sure could very helpful task developing copy 4142 Model Aviation Executive Council Meeting Dates following dates set 1999 Executive Council meetings dates subject change January 30-3 1 1999 April 24-25 1999 July 12 1999 October 1 1999 Budget October 23 -24 1999 999- 9 Rocco Ferrario Education Committee member Imagine standing very large room holding simple model airplane having 20000 science teachers slowly walk past Whos guy toy airplane Whats guy selling Hey looks like fun As glance way theres no telling what thoughts mind course have few thoughts own Are going want what have offer Dont realize what incredible impact model aircraft can have classrooms Am really right guy help get word out Exhibiting presenting largest science teachers conference world terrifying proposition yet never has need greater concert other exciting ventures AMA has undertaken recently Education Committee has made commitment showcase model aviation nations science educators As regular presenter exhibitor National Science Teachers Association well exposed around 20000 teachers year 40000 teachers next year Frank Garcher Midwest Productsone true patriarchs aerospace educationonce proclaimed Teach Teachers Well heres chance have anything offer important model airplanes built classrooms country would help AMA Im convinced answer Yes Model aeronautics deserves place classrooms have teaching middle school science 14 years can think no better tool teaching physical science science process skills Model aviation classroom provides golden opportunity making abstract concepts understandable Modeling provides concrete real-life applications forces center gravity mathematics experimentation could teach same concepts using different activities would want plugging model aviation science course Im teaching extra concepts Im just teaching same concepts better student will succeed activity try class student deserves opportunity succeed something Modeling often chance needy kid taste success academic setting Everybody wins literally thousands science teachers out going love building airplanes students just dont know yet Teaching teachers use model aviation classrooms potentially single effective strategy showing off model airplanes largest number juniors can having science students building planes science class directly benefit AMA Well just casting handfuls grass seed asphalt makes lousy lawn merely having millions kids build Delta Dart does almost nothing AMA increase number active modelers really desirable goal academy need honestly face few points Grass doesnt grow asphalt having scores youngsters building planes context isnt much junior program Dont get wrong kids building airplanes wonderful thing greatly promotes overall tenets aerospace education general organization responsible forwarding sport model aviation job bridge gap student exposed model aviation going catch bug thousands will need out duck-hunting juniors Searching juniors Blast em bag em baste em Provide large group exposure kids possible Immediately identify really interested youngsters facilitate continued involvement through mentoring contest participation AMA membershipwhatever takes keep constantly progressing towards magical elusive Next Step groups already doing fantastic job toward end column has showcased dozens such activities yet memberships average age continues rise Medical advances notwithstanding trend can continue long National Science Teachers Association National Convention Exposition will held Boston March 25-28 1999 20000 science teachers across country scheduled converge AMA will As exhibitor conference well have two different opportunities meet teachers first contact will floor main exhibit hall well have AMAs booth staffed couple modeling educators available answer questions distribute print material second contact will teachers workshop benefits plugging model aviation curriculum workshop will advertised main conference schedule held room should fit approximately 120 teachers information workshop will read follows Workshop Title Soaring Science Model airplanes classroom will take instruction bigher level Academy Model Aeronautics joining forces educators major organizations vendors across country have assembled exciting array lesson ideas instructional materials share kids love fly Remember Icarus right idea wrong adhesive setting convince just additional 70 middle school science teachers try modeling activity students alone would translate 11000 youngsters building what would probably first airplane Unfortunately vast majority will also last lies greatest challenge club/chapter have just three new contacts month three newcomers age asking help getting involved what would tell Empowering science educators build airplanes students just great ways help plant seeds model aviation will seeds find fertile environment grow AMA will going Boston talk eager science teachers across country trip might six blocks away Some such Dick Baxter Heman Lee Tom Sanders JJ Levine Glenn Howard others already have call up AMA Headquarters information Junior Program want hear secret Youre uary 1999 143 Ian Maclaughlin Often model power plant sound discussed some controversy over whether propeller exhaust sources primarily responsible observed sound levels debate has no clear resolution because truth either may dominant important issue resolve attempt quieting No matter effective muffler may fit engine will result reduced sound level propellergenerated sound dominant sensible approach quieting seeks determine what source dominant works reduce first Because propeller-generated sound level somewhat deterministic engine source Im going break customary approach deal first Engine mufflers will dealt later after realizable gains quieting known propeller inherently necessarily acoustic source produce thrust must displace mass air cause pressure differential between face back surfaces blades pressure field steady relative blade rotates appears oscillating pressure stationary observer human auditory apparatus responds interprets fluctuating pressure disturbance sound course sound-producing mechanism responsible component usually referred thrust torque noise Other sources propeller-generated sound thickness vortex noise Thickness noise associated disturbance air mass due finite displacement blades Vortex noise arises shedding vortices trailing edges tips blades normal operating realm RC power plants thickness vortex noise components relatively less important Vortex noise broadband nature typically much lower amplitude tonal components except very low rpm Thickness noise becomes increasingly important propeller speed increases much factor tip speed below Mach 05 range interest us may have measurable effect total propeller noise relatively small blade angles used Control Line aerobatics competition fun-fly much technical literature topic propeller noise Distilled body knowledge fact consider key significance us helical tip speed important single factor correlating noise level associated propeller dynamics Any propeller will generate noise levels above tolerability threshold some tip speed exceeded propellers range sizes commonly use tolerabitity threshold defined 90 dBA 9 feet speed limit range near Mach 045 stay below tip speed limit familiar rule thumb operate product propeller diameter inches times rpm thousands limited figures less 120 rule has use years some modelers notably Control Line Stunt fliers After tip speed torque usually next significance factor correlating sound level generated propeller following estimator takes torque account including blade pitch term requires slightiy calculation estimates noise level produced propeller over range speeds rather just limit value empirically derived curve-fitting data collected using APC propellers driven modified Astro Cobalt 60 motor Other propellers tested generate higher lower levels variations observed have within 1-2 dB measured versus marked dimensions blade angles used Prop Sound LeveldBA@9fi [Diainches x rpm 1000s] hinches autioned rule thumb straight line approximation limited range curve described complex non-linear function Within range about 75 105 dBA 9 feet will predict propeller noise accuracy comparable sound level meter Outside range absurd estimates can result example note stationary propeller rpm0 will predict 48 dBA estimator misapplied range estimator can help resolve whether prop engine sources driving sound measurement Typically engine exhaust level will 2-5 dB above prop level stock muffler fitted though exceptions some values illustrate what can expected some popular RIC engines Table 1 provides performance figures Average 40 performance figures reproduced RCR Engine Tests Book kind permission R/C Report Editor Gordon Banks long-standing advocate quieter model power plants sound levels props calculated above estimator Propeller rpm Prop Level Est dBA 9 ft 9x61399792 10x41373493 9x71274689 10x61172789 10x71086588 11x51038187 12x41057790 11x61043188 11x7959287 12x5923586 12x6849685 13x5814285 14x4737783 Notice propellers turn nearly same rpm thus represent about same torque load prop lesser diameter produces lower sound level Generally lesser diameter higher pitch right approach propeller noise reduction Dont overdo propeller thrust will also drop diameter reduced Also note Average 40 turning some commonly used sport props can operate under sound level constraint 90 dBA 9 feet far propgenerated sound concerned cases aftermuffler primary muffler effective provided engine will required reduce exhaust sound level below prop Considering sound produced prop first step quieting may unconventional will shortest route quieter operation cases may indicate meeting flying sites criteria feasible some models power plants vein regular trend increasing propeller sound level engine power will become apparent after trying various propellers rpm figures above sound level estimator Models engines powerful good two-stroke 45 easily going meet sound constraint 90 dBA 9 ft being done will discussing column will quite simple selecting right prop bolting better muffler have questions comments just want discuss model airplane sound generally please contact postal address 11453 Alps Way Escondido CA 92026 E-mail ian@spawarnavymil Model Aviation ug Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Femwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 787-7454 Before begin column month would like ask special favor anyone reading column attended Old Birds Over Pennsylvania got videotape event would 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L 19931994199519961997 ADULT SENIOR C[11Z ENS oYOuTh TOTAL REVENUE EXPENSES Well go build fly can area hope Santa Claus good Until later 4February 1999 145 i1 g i Le EU 1 t Connecticut / Maine / Massachusetts New Hampshire Rhode Island / Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1828 781 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 AlIen Road Billerica MA 01821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuffin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 031 06-1 077 Richard Sherman 30 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1866 TIMING IS EVERYTHING mailed column last month very next mail brought following picture info Lynda Nelson regarding Scale Masters people shown made trip Ray Labonte Ed Estabrook also qualified did attend because Ray Ed moving Hobby shop new quarters Champion Pro kind airplane manufactured 1967 1968 Champion Aircraft Co makers Citabria would like obtain information such three view photos could help would appreciated Call 781-934-6248 DAWN PATROL WWI FLY-IN following material sent Bob Boulais also provided pictures first event held July 5 1998 Ellington Ct sponsored Northern Ct Radio Control Club joint AMA IMAA event third annual event good turnout event growing year people hear about much like event held Old Rhinebeck NY Local notables include Bill Killam Tom Kosewski Gus Deltwas Paul Savastano Bob Boulais event sponsors 1999 will held weekend following fourth July second event float fly held July 19 1998 sponsored NorthEastern Drone Society Bob Boulais CD beautiful day good turnout aircraft note Fred Tuxworth s beautiful Loehning biplane real show stopper Model Aviation tiful Davis DiW Chauncy Dance aircraft Dawn Patrol fly-in Eindecker foreground owned Ray Hinds Fred Tuxworths Loening biplane stunning work art Fred Walt Witkos usually does flying Art Davies very pretty Tiger Moth Mitsubishi A6M2-N float plane owned Ray Hinds five people attended Scale Masters Ohio District know L-R Jim Gleason RI Charlie Nelson MA Charlie received best civilian airplane trophy Lloyd Roberts ME Bill Killam NH Bill Received trophy best markings John Wood MA Al Ehrenfels Bristol Scout Looks like boys raiding candy cookies • F1 11 [ UEE1 1 New Jersey/ New YorI& Europe Wes De Cou Vice President 85 Riverside Onve Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1308 Phone 908 221-1666 Fax 908 221-9297 decou@idtnet Dave Babcock 445 Stocktorr Street Hightotown NJ 088204501 Roy Brown USAE APOENT 0MB 460 BOX 585 APO AE 09703 Roy Jsschkas 59 Livingston Street St James NY 11780 James M Lewis PO ei Ogdenburg NY 13688-0561 Bob McKay 109W Edmard St solon NJ 08830 Dave Mathewson Box 613 Camillus NY 13031 Tom Murray 31 Voorhees Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920 Marlene Nlkodem 407 Willow Street Locisyox NY 14094 Bill Poytbress 2 Hemlock Coog Soogerties NY 12477 Adam Sattler dl Perry Avenue Lathorn NY 12t 10-2433 Tarry Tarrenoira 151 Omvithtield Dr Endivon NY 13760-4329 Frequency Coordinator Lan Sauter 53 Airpoo Dr Ossoego County Airport Fjlton NY 13069 315 556-6093 First Id like take opportunity congratulate Wes De Cou recent retirement Im little envious wont give him satisfaction letting him know Since hes out gallivanting around country asked could fill him months column Well its 1st November Im sitting writing back Eastern Standard Time weather forecast upstate New York part district calling snow flurries week lot us means outdoor flying season winding down Instead heading out field couple quick flights after dinner its off shop get few hours work winter projects Club meetings now take place flying sessions let winter can awfully long season Around clubs put lot effort winter activities other flying club looking idea meeting program about inviting member club area has different interest yours speak RCers can learn lot Free Flighters Control Line modelers works other way too Good indoor modelers generally experts trimming models information have share can used aspect hobby number years ago club belong predominately RC oriented held Indoor Peanut Scale contest during winter months rubber-powered models fairly easy quick build good fliers permission use high school gym places like town recreation centers church halls also make great flying sites models club looking something to move winter months along quicker give try might surprised much fun Indoor flying can Before forget theres couple housekeeping chores Id like take care Syracuse Thunderbirds Aero Radio Society STARS will holding annual auction again year Walts Hobby Lakeland NY date Friday January 22 1999 starts 630 PM has turned biggest winter auction area well worth attending youre looking good bargain two Theres no charge get youre selling something 10 percent commission up five dollars per item goes host club Another date mark calendars weekend March 6 & 7 1999 weekend annual ARCS/STARS Model Aircraft Forum STARS Sno Fly forum took place Central New York Model Aircraft Associations symposium its third year shaping up another good show forum consists day talks various modeling topics highly experienced modelers Last years forum included presentations Bill Griggs Art Arro Chuck Lines Dan Williams Jules Fried Mike Gosson Terry Terrenoire years line up shaping up just impressive forum runs 1000 AM until 430 PM Ramada Inn North Syracuse NY next day Sunday STARS will hold annual Sno-Fly field Phoenix NY STARS have heated pavilion guys out freezing thumbs off rest us can watch out window drinking coffee Its best both worlds everybody Keep eye out info two central New York events received interesting E-mail week may have already read about elsewhere think important enough repeat Apparently AMA member recently severely burued model fuel can exploded being opened received very severe burns requiring extensive grafling facing long recovery period metal can trying open storage over 20 years no evidence external spark ignition source other container itself According experts materials such propylene oxide nitro methane commonly used model fuels may become destabilized shock sensitive over period time Its theorized substances state change its probable change combination heat generated friction metal metal trying open container initiated explosion might want consider properly disposing fuel has stored period time metal containers Something think about new flying season begins Finally month would like tell little about central New York modeler Kurt Settembre Kurt guys club would like have ten Only modeling few short years has become better pilots club Proficient both gas powered electric models Kurt getting ready tackle RC helicopters has won trophies almost type flying event has entered won several static competitions Always first volunteer time has worked clubs Boy Scout program Try RC program local Civil Air Patrol Once year spring Kurt puts RC flight demonstration local middle school might asking yourself Whats big deal Club has members like Well thats true clubs difference Kurt 13 years old school puts demonstration attends know someone like Kurt drop Wes note give him credit deserve hobby needs Kurts field Dave Mathewson AVP February 1999 147 Associate Vice Presidents 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 Hi] iIhEIIIe]bE 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 Barhee ssei Calgary CoaO Colonrbas OH 43229-2008 614 891-1643 David H Ellis 5261 OeWiO Road Cross Lanes WV 2631 3-1209 304 776-1456 Nelson Gould 1944 Idaho Street Allentown PA 181 03-8516 610 797-6597 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drne New Stanton PA 15672-9449 412 925-3266 Donald Klopp 637 HarrrOon Coon Trappe PA 19426-2256 610 409-0129 Frank Noil 6042 NOrwell Drive Dayton OH 45449 937 435-9232 Matthew Tarowekl P43 600 294 Dogwood Drrne Drums PA 18222 717 766-0661 Joseph 5 Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drioe PO 600 89t Moanree OH 43837-3062 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Anenne FnOy Fort PA 16704 Plrone 717 287-6970 VALLEY FORGE SIGNAL SEEKERS following interesting excerpt Hear Yer official newsletter Valley Forge Signal Seekers Columbus Day field just another good flying day Several fliers few spectators enjoying weather Sometime before noon man young son approached Dave West asked few questions Dave flown big Corsair gentleman seemed interested Dave answered questions made comment stranger sure took like Donny Osmond man replied am Donny Osmond Dave smiled shook Donnys hand yes Donny Osmond Seems Marie appeared QVC West Chester son went ride Valley Forge As passed field Route 252 decided stop see cars parked near field Earlier Warren Barrick seen black limousine drive up two people get out Unfortunately no field camera Except Donny son posed Dave someone took picture Donnys camera After brief conversation us son got limo drove off local excitement Columbus Day Walter Pierzchala provided following pictures Valley Forge activity John Bragitikos J-3 Cub NORTHEAST PHILADELPHIA RADIO CONTROL CLUB Another very active club northeast Philadelphia Northeast Philadelphia Radio Control Club exemplary work unfortunate children very noteworthy following pictures exemplify effort instructors club took act road traveled over four hours donated bus Lake Como Pennsylvania hopes bringing some joy lives seriously ill children Special thanks should made NEPRCCs president Adam Smith Jr last five years has given week year volunteer counselor camp Bob Kolmetzky NEPRCC chief flight instructor flying children Schriners Hospital crippled children Adam Smith Jr help Ken Kneringer flying campers Ronald McDonald camp DELAWARE VALLEY RADIO CONTROL CLUB Another very active Philadelphia area club Delaware Valley Radio Control Club sponsor numerous activities throughout year Highlights end year picnic provided Tom Hooke Rick Meyer Tom Hooke Rich Mazurek prepare day flying Rick Meyer created beautiful Goldberg Sukhoi MURRYSYILLE AREA SAILPLANE SOCIETY Neil Rossi president Murrysville Area Sailplane Society proudly presented picture clubs youngest member Johnny Dubich Jr help father other club members Johnny has flying since last June Gentle Lady appears envy modeler Johnny Dubich Jr beautiful Gentle Lady WINTER CLUB PROGRAM Does club need interesting program winter meeting contact local Associate Vice President can provide insight current happenings Academy Model Aviation Hicks Morrisey Bravo Joseph Pennock Flying Tube U If- U1 L U LU I is] t Associate Vice Presidents George Abbott 8712 Westlake Court Raleigh NC 27613 Home Phone 919 848-6719 E-Mail GAbbott462@aolcom Robert E Babura 117 Otis Dr Severn MD 21144-1130 Home Phone 410 969-9356 E-Mail bbebure@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 moultons@mindspringcom Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Ave Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Home Phone 540 943-1684 E-Mail flyrrs@cfwcom John Stare 826 Marl Pit Rd Middletown DE 19709 Home Phone 302 376-7154 E-Mail 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 month getting information together District IV Column realized get very little info pictures control line free flight soaring communities about guys lets hear see what going aspects great hobby SOUTHWEST AREA PARK R/C MODEL AIRPLANE CLUB May 29th thru 31st SWAP Modelers held its third annual TOC Maryland needed take quick glance down row tarps pop up tents lining pit area realize contestants showed up meant business would no shortage fun excitement photo shows 1st place winner Andy Kane sunglasses Larry Hilyer holding Lanier Lazer kit photo Andy Finizio s airplane greasing perfect landing during 3rd round flight Andy 2nd place winner TOC photo club president Doc Blum looking Art Vail Jr helps train fledgling pilot buddy box STATES VILLE MODEL FLYERS RIC CLUB Received following information Ben Crouch AMA Leader Member Statesville Model Flyers Statesville Model Flyers RIC Club held fly-in Aug 22nd Allison woods northern Iredell County NC event sanctioned AMA IMAA Originally fly-in scheduled held clubs Bill Davidson field located relatively densely populated area As may remember talked Spring about noise complaint neighbor Action taken under leadership president Dr Ronald Milan has resolved problem wishing take chance noise big birds participate Aug 22nd fly-in search made another place Again thanks president new site found made available us owner Mr Thomas Allison Statesville Mr Allison has 3700 foot private airstrip located property known Allison Woods Mr Allison very cooperative mowed entire runway day before fly-in made tables trash containers bags available us Mr Allison B-17 pilot during World War II following photo left right club president Dr Ronald Milan Mr Thomas Allison summer club has demonstrated club active members can overcome serious noise problem save its flying field look forward great radio control model flying GEORGE ROHRBAUGH photo below George Rohrbaugh Manteo NC posing latest quarter scale scratch built copy 1903 Wright Flyer will display North Carolina State Fair Raleigh North Carolina Thats month am off Muncie October Council Meeting Go take kid flying uary 1999 149 Model viation Suggestion Line Have suggestion about magazine Let us know Model Aviation Suggestion Line phone 765 288-4899 extension 223 Alabama / Florida / Georgia / Mississippi / Puerto Rico / South Carolina / Tennessee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Phone 12051 322-2127 FAX 205 22-2654 E-mail jemcneill@junocom WEB-PAGE http//wwwscottnetlama Associate Vice Presidents Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32614 Wiihelmina Chihasz 2626 Arbor Place Knoxville TN 37617 John G Cooper 4768 Cloater Cove Memphis TN 36116 James Alvis 5426 Melwood Onve Jacknon MS 35211 Michael Gregory 305 Rockmont Rd Greenville SC 29615 Wiiiiam T Haywood 4 Robin Circle Foley AL 36535 Karl Hansel 363 Briarwood #42 Meridian MS 39305 Louise izzo 296 Hantridge Way Winteraprisgo FL 32708 Richard Jackson 2118 Thomlee Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Chris Joiner P0 Boo 4469 Columbus GA 31604-0469 Dr John MartIn 2160 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Tore Morris 327 Paeblo Pays Anniston AL 36206 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyma GA 30082 Melvin Sires 761 Boardman Rd Aikan SC 29603 Frank Tiano 15300 Estancia Lane Weal Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Duzer 3604 N River Rd Gainesville GA 30506 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manayester TN 37355 Joseph Micalizzi HC 866 Boa 10397 Fajardo Puerto Rico 00736 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fields 163W Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32148 Phone 19041 684-2517 RC Contest Coordinator Kenneth Blackwell 207 W Sasdcreek Rd Enterprise AL 36330 Phone 334 347-4721 Display Coordinator Russell Mobely 5636 Woodvalley Rd NE Thomson GA 30824 Phone 17061 597-9783 Computer Science Technology Expert Tom Rhodes 9 New York Blvd Beverly Hills FL 34465 Phone 352 527-0674 352 795-2362 know have waiting breathlessly learn fate little running frightened children last month Well werent frightened running candy Candy Math Kevin Miller pictured above cleverly flew over field dropped candy little kids part West Alabama Aero-Modelers entertain everybody important fly-ins held annually Sokol Park Field Tuscaloosa Joe Robinson Club President City Engineer real surprise ha kids? just Council Meeting Let tell voted what motion made increase Property Acquisition Committee budget $7000 1999 voted YES Sounded feasible Passed Motion made accept Capital Budget voted YES Looked OK Passed Motion made accept Nats AAAAA event Indoor June 1-6 1999 Johnson City TN Outdoor July 9*August 5 1999 Muncie IN voted YES Passed Motion made total aircraft thrust shall exceed 35 lbs single multiple engines combined Effective immediately voted YES Passed Motion rescind Nov 91 EC meeting motion budget CH Grant Scholarships based l5 per Open AMA member using membership preceding year awarded carried over next year voted YES rescind Passed Motion made replace above motion following budgeted amount CH Grant Scholarship grants based 15 per adult member less $20000/yr Any unused carry over voted YES Passed Motion made assign Hdqrs get design pylon cage system price quotes voted YES Passed Motion made accept American Scale Dogfighters Assn Special Interest Group voted YES Passed Motion ailocated funds various programs awarded first Additional funding paid donations Unused donations carried over voted YES Passed Motion made Dist IX VP AMA flying Site Assistance Fund contribute $8450 Shawnee Mission RC Clubs new flying field voted YES Motion failed Motion Dist X VP flying Site Assistance $5000 help develop CL site ABSTAINED Motion failed Motion pay travel Council members attend Jan IMS Show Pasadena other officer expense fund voted YES Passed Motion made adopt following rules Canadian residents MAAC members entitled enter AMA sanctioned events except FAI Team Trials involved aspects modeling USA including joining AMA clubs order Canadian resident become AMA member he/she must MAAC member well order foreign national hold AMA membership and/or enter AMA sanctioned events foreign national must member his/her own National Aeromodeling Organization sole exception person resident country has no National Aeromodeling Organization voted YES Passed Motion made give Exec Director bonus voted overwhelmingly YES Passed Youre going believe what Rich Herrtnan has doing modelers Pensacola ordered either K-Mart Toys-R-Us buy $4 foam gliders allows put l/2A engine radio stuff flying field Fun-fly little $4 airplanes actually fly peachy Rich confided next Fun-fly members renowned NorthWest florida Modelers Incorporated will expected bring Mud Ducks ugly airplanes Pictured above L-R front Glen Larber Lew Sabree Rich Herrman himself rear Dick Ashman Nick Neville Lance Ropke Bob Reagan look pretty happy think Rich knows what hes doing Currently computer busted Im going buy new til see get reelected Meanwhile need books have emergency first aid Rob ts Rules Order call write Ill mail both pleasure Ward Van Duzer report Ward recently life threatening operution came out okay Thats what Ward said better telling truth Ward Ward sent snap recent Chattanooga CL contest L-R rear Bill Hubbard Wait Moore Tom Luper Kent Tysor little kids front Aaron Hoffmann Kevin Stewart Model Aviation lie Bauer Vice President Norridge IL 0565 177 .ecnsiitedu Assoctate Vice Presidents Ilttnois John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Parenti 1920 Buckingham Westchester IL 60154 Eve 705 562-5752 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 5000W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421-3108 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears 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 Cat Orr RR 1 Box 123B Higginsville MO 64037 660 584-6264 Fax 660 564-6285 Webmaster Gary Parenti 11001 Martindale Dr Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 531-9556 http//wwcsamiitedu/amadist6findeshtm St Louis MO gentleman introduced down Buder Park St Louis likes big planes double size Sig Senior Cadet Span 13 feet fuselage 105 feet weight about 30 pounds power Comes OS 120 four stroke Jerry Davis hats off note said flys great breaks no speed records Chicago IL Club # 263 Palos R/C Club held glider event last May two tasks performed two minute spot landing other duration Pictures two show 12 pilots far left picture senior pilot day better know Card Board Carl planes wet weather fly very well Picture three has winners day L R Arnie Olson 3rd Rick Hixon 1st Jordon Kaplan 2nd Jim Kubik sent pictures information Paducab KY Club #834 Paducah Aeromodelers opened new flying field after months hard work McCracken County Model Airport has 100 x 400 RC grass runway two 160 foot diameter CL circles Photo L R Red Nelson President Paducah Aeromodelers Danny Orazine County Judge Executive VP Mr Hovecamp local official Jerry Smith club member six time US Fun Fly Champion Next have opening day under new sunshade Allen Brickhaus took pictures CANNONSBURG KY Club #1425 TnState-Model-Flyers hosted 116 sixth graders Chesapeake Middle School day field Over 80 students some buddy-box time Student shown paper balsa gliders rockets demonstrations RIC flying parachute drops fly bys well organized day kept students busy fun club would like know handled 116 students drop us line Tn-State-Modelflyers 6128 Gideon Rd Huntington WV 25705-2241 Neil Gibbons club president supplied pictures information ure has students observing parachute drop Next group returning after retrieving rocket Glen Nad Todd Childers assist student buddy-box Joe Schweitzers plane made quite hit students February 1999 151 Indiana Kentucky / 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 @netinsnet 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 D Lazar 435 Hubbell St Marshall WI 53559-9409 Andy Lowe 9557 Crosley Redford MI 48239 Tel 313 534-6650 E-mail andyd7 @ electrodynamcom Bill Millar 712 Grand Ave Petoskey Ml 49770 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindatrom MN 55045 Mike Zingery 6496 5 Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Al Schwartz 2787 Fernwood Roseville MN 55113 Ph 612633-2286 East Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Ph 810486-4800 Before going good stuff couple announcements need made 1 Please note new E-mail address fax number 2 Jean Lasik has retired has replaced Andy Lowe biography follows Started aeromodeling 1967 Competed forms CL Got RC 1969 Resides 9557 Crosley Redford Mi 48239 can call him home 313 5346650 Mon-Thur 7 pm-l0 pm have figured out yet also Andy Lowe Electro Dynamics Inc anyone wants know about Andy call CL Mosquito 74 span retracts RC fuel shutoff powered two modified OS 4OLAs Built Keith Sandbcrg Rockford MN 4 Sodhusters held first Annual Cub Fly Club field located just east St Paul MN plan again next year Thanks Jack Soebbing picture following pictures flying Electrons ninth annual charity fly-in Airfest 98 years recipient portion proceeds Troop 110 Boy Scouts America Menomonee Falls WI Scouts built flew own trainer Club President Paul Daniel Scouts plane Tim Roliff Electrons member scout Kenny Gall introducing some youngsters RC flying Midwest RC Society held Annual Big Bird fly-in Sept 5th 1998 Northville MI field located just northwest Detroit Thirty-one pilots made 69 flights no problems except two broken props Highlights show demos George Thomas Burton Eisenberg IMAA-legal turbine-powered F-iS Eagles trailing air show smoke weather wonderful hospitality great everybody super time View pits Andy Pesonens now-famous A6M2 Zero foreground flightline Jim Laphams awesome Black Widow startup area Mr Golden Voice Bob Wroblewski Bob announces events Southeast Michigan OK now youre done reading get back building upcoming flying season Bye Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents Now good stuff Arkansas / Louisiana New Mesico / Oklahoma Texas Sandy Frank Vice President 105 N Brazos St Weatherford TX 76086-3207 Phone/Fax 817 599-7131 E-mail sfrank6g@airmailnet wwwAMA-Dist-8org 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 126- SE 35 Oklahoma City OK 73129 405 634-5331 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 4611 Gooch Dr Little Rock AR 72212 501 868-2604 Charles Stevens 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 713 473-4995 John Valls 2502 Montgomery Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 512 723-9018 Ward Walls 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 May peace holiday season yours during time throughout new year May 1999 bring light winds smooth landings Paying back modeling hobbyall us have time limitations placed upon modeling activitiesbut please spend some time give back hobbyvery few learn skills modeling flying alone Most us mentors instructors get us through beginning stages Take some time go out way help beginner give someone modeling/flying lessons both student will richly rewarded Normally mention names involved unique special projectsthis time embarrass anyone will refrain naming names have told project undertaken retail hobby store owner lives AMA District VIIIthis person very active modeling competitor travels throughout country competing also very busy retail store once week pays back modeling/hobby/sport aging society general also modeling community growing number accomplished modelers entering golden years retirement some individuals ability handle models reliably take off land youthful skill aging process has lessened some ability drive model flying field beyond current capability unnamed retail hobby store owner has taken upon himself has taken time out busy life assist senior citizen modelers continue enjoy thrill flying models provides transportation necessary bring senior citizen modelers field arranges himself others provide assistance youthful hands needed allow accomplished modelers continue enjoy aircraft modeling flying myself modeling community would like say Thank know possibly others will follow lead begin similar projects within locale Possibly some time future yet unborn modeler will assist some us enjoy declining years continue experience fulfillment flying models Giving back hobby gives receive give also AMA glue bonds modelers together! Another tireless volunteer modeling within AMA District VIII Mr John D Locke modeling librarian five state region maintains dozens VHS tapes available no charge AMA chartered clubs use programs available basis individual members Contact him 4015 Rio Grande Texarkana Texas 75503 wwwAMA-Dist-8org information about program Another program being undertaken within AMA District VIII nearing completion production free introductory VHS tape pre beginner model building flying tape will answer questions presented person knows absolutely nothing about model building flyingit will copyrighted will available AMA chartered clubs individual members retail hobby stores would agree make available additional copies anyone everyone would benefit such information tape 3 Y2 hour segments tape will answer questions usually raised individual comes active model flying field retail hobby store states am interested what takes go about beginning model aircraft flyingtell what need know tape filmed national modeling center Muncie IN Weatherford Texas additional information master copy pre-beginners informational tape please contact above address Flying Fun & FellowshipSandy Frank uary 1999 153 Krystal King Arkadeiphia Arkansas age 12 displays hardware earned 1998 national Championships parents Mr Mrs Larry King act mechanics crew family team An ingenious model stand work surface seen glider events 1998 National meet threedimensional interlocking puzzle stores flat transportingslight tension between sides legs lets top grasp neither screws pinning Variations could designed almost model Aeromodelers creative group Passing next generation two picture says submitted memberthe names have lost shuffle essence what says universal Associate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Troy Lapp 1609 Main St Williston ND 58801 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 571 03-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Mike Weidner 6535 Foxdale Circle Colorado Springs CO 80919-1788 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News Colorado 5th Annual Big Bird Festival hosted LOVE-AIR RIC Club Loveland Colorado over weekend August 15th 16th 1998 inaugural festival held new Drake Field field has 600 x 50 paved runway taxi ways pit area shelter protective fences large parking lot allowed us hold largest event have date say 1998 Big Bird Festival success understatement Though event held over Saturday Sunday RVs start show up Wednesday Saturday RVs campers trailers lined up over quarter mile along flight line time event concluded 94 registered pilots 6 states brought 156 registered aircraft great weekend flying knows other aircraft stowed away vehicles flown intent Big Bird Festival get pilots together like fly large aircraft eat tons food win raffle prizes enjoy others company go home tired great experience event AMA sanctioned registered aircraft must meet IMAA size minimums pass safety inspection As can see everyone brought hangar full aircraft descriptions saw models WWI WWII Golden Age sport well latest acrobatic aircraft flight line busy through event up six pilots air time Frequency control maintained transmitter impound channels monitored scanner flight line controlled air bosses responsible starting area take-offs landings aircraft pilots did great job providing safe environment fly pilot required have spotter helped flight estimated over 400 flights flown two-day period Other flying camaraderie what else brings pilots event help hobby suppliers other contributors able year give away door prizes eight kits numerous accessories ground support items also able raffle off four kits pilots kits IMAA size legal conclusion flying Sunday held raffle Ready-To-Fly IMAA legal Senior Kadet aircraft scratch built event Jack Quinn came complete 05 91 4-stroke engine Futaba 6 channel Skysport radio Quinn Kadet won Kay McConnell raffle creates lot excitement both pilots spectators prize everybody wants win Bill Hemple pit crew owners Aeroworks year special opportunity club provide additional excitement pilots spectators Bill Hempel 1997 IMAC champion provided noontime air shows Aeroworks 36% Edge 540 Bill wowed everyone performances wasnt enough Bill flew trimmed other pilots planes showed set planes up 3-D maneuvers answered tons questions end show let other pilots try hand flying 540 great job classy man hope have him back some time future event Before after official flying times open flying Pat Tritle Albuquerque showed us fly micro electrics Skylane fly multiengine electrics 4 engine B17 Don Lorentzen Thornton CO put show night flying lights plane would flash various sequences flew Kay McConnell new Quinn Kadet stands Jack Quinn builder Lloyd McConnell events CD year fortunate have great coverage event local newspapers TV articles shows helped promote event bring out local spectators really enjoyed action great thanks goes out pilots attended event year hope enjoyed Thanks also club members sponsors make event possible special thanks Bill Hempel showed us really done Come join us next year 6th annual event will held weekend August 21-22 1999 Plans under way make bigger enjoyable event Transmitter impound area 154 Model Aviation part pit area Lloyd McConnell CD ciate Vice Presidents Iki 11 LI U 1 q js t Arizona / California / Guam Hawaii / Nevada Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone/Fax 602 728-9400 E-mail nchh@primenetcom http/twwwana-1 Ocorn/ama Darwin Barrie Scottadale Arizona 602 946-8955 Don Goeschl Lancaster California 805 940-6066 Darlene Frederick Santa Rosa California 707 525-8815 Marc Karpowich Logan Utah 801 752-3639 Dave Pinjuv Las Vegas Nevada 702 656-1772 Al Williamson Chula Vista California 619 427-4039 Frequency Coordinators Eloy Marez Santa Ana California 714 540-4935 See last montha column additional AVPs Coordinators Palomar RIC Flyers host first annual Top Dawg Scale Fly-in September 271998 Pictured clubs innovative Aircraft Recovery Vehicle ARV Donated club Jack Read family refurbished Jack Buck Faure 3-wheeler luckily saw little action during Top Dawg event scale contest came off hitch mother nature cooperated Saturday storm cleared through just time leave great flying weather Sundays event Located approximately 30 miles north San Diego off Interstate 15 Palomar R/C Flyers gorgeous flying site presents terrific aeromodeling site modelers northern San Diego County Buck Faure oversaw flight line Palomar RIC Flyers Scale Fly-in Thanks Buck dedicated flight line crew scale event ran smooth silk Dick Skoglund Lancaster Ca prepares Fat Albert replica Blue Angels C130 support plane Palomar RIC Flyers Scale Contest Fly-in Dick well know making just about anything out Sig Cadet Senior kit amazing C-130 just example Dicks adeptness unique building technique Dicks C-130 Hercules won Peoples Choice Dick came home over $700 winnings Bob Lang president Palomar RC Flyers did honors provided playby play Top Dawg participants put aircraft through paces Bob has provided energy enthusiasm club personally demonstrates dedication commitment leadership can lay ground work very successful progressive modeling organization Aeromodeling viable nationally recognized recreational/educational outlet adults families youth image aeromodeling presents community viewed too often viewed nothing grown men playing toy airplanes former would bet club other clubs area highly involved playing positive participative role community neighbors government officials landowners view activity merely boys toys terrific opportunity demonstrate skill craftsmanship vocational enrichments great hobby well its social societal benefits national level important seek seize opportunities present benefits model aviation align hobby other recognized recreational technical educational activities public relations efforts should focus educating national leadership general public societal vocational benefits hobby should profile events activities highlight technical skills craftsmanship workmanship aspects hobby well highlighting events compelling spectator appeal Equally important profiling partnerships national regional local entities modeling activities present positive participative contribution community local level need continue work within communities demonstrate tremendous social contributions offered model aviation Whether club officer individual modeling enthusiast would ask take personal challenge presenting aeromodeling viable recreational/educational outlet adults families youth Together everyones individual effort can dispel misperception boys toys mindset Till next time . Keep em safe Keep emflyn ember 271998 Black Sheep Exhibition Squadron San Fernando Valley hosted 112 Fun Fly aimed helping kids learn fly clinic designed needing help getting keeping infamous Cox 049 engines running above photo very successful fun fly provided Fred Cronenwett Canoga Park Ca Freds Black Widow Brodak Cessna Airmaster worked just fine flew great Tony Naccarato Burbank Ca assists young Fiona Austin Long Beach keeping 1/2 model air Fiona kids learned fly Black Sheeps 1998 1/2 Fun Fly February 1999 155 Alaska / Idaho Montana / Oregon Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 97213-0090 503 234-4439 EMAIL vpxi@pacifiercom Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 26405 SE 160th St Issaqush WA 98027 Al Culver Boa 56 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkinson 319 Yellowstone Billings MT 59101 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Reeves Lippincott 4400 Gray Wolf 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 Seser 781 Lillnoet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Sadly weve lost couple long time modelers District Stan King very dedicated modeler tireless supporter modeling lost East Delta Park flying field Portland Stan went crusade lasted decade trying find wrest public flying site out various political subdivisions make up Portland OR area worked him partly successful did have nice site until needs commerce moved us out looking others paper fully successful end use St Johns Landfill site would nice ever SJL closes have Stan King Memorial Flying Site Sadly wonderful modeler instructor devoted friend lost valiant fight against cancer Further north Mount Rainier club has lost its founders Ken Crawford us knew quiet talented gentle giant modeler person Bill Bender MRRCS Newsletter editor remembered Ken spent hours helping newcomers learn fly including Bill himself Ken EXPO regulars doing prep clean-up helping out ever needed About 20 years ago took fledgling AMA VP under wing friendship flourished will always cherish memories Kens big smile warm greetings Last spring AVP Reeves Lippincott sent some pictures new digs shows new house part new runway events year done Alaska Radio Control Society annual Pilot Year Award 1997 non other Reeves Lippincott Its interesting note 2nd place 13 year-old Jason Fuller Bob Stephens r presents Reeves ARCS Pilot Year Award Ed Rhodes Prez Benton Co RIC Club wrote BCRCC asked Newberg Boat Club half time entertainment during 50th anniversary boat racing such success theyve asked entertain again 1999 Brian Unwin right Ed Rhodes middle Tom Leach left eight years BARONS club Spokane have hosted Lilac City Fan Fly Deer Park field According Darrel Stebbins Editor Monocle newsletter year 25 pilots 40 planes event Pilots Washington Oregon Montana Idaho California British Columbia enjoyed event promised spread word about exciting event come back next year Ted Ballin writes Thanks kind words about Bat Sheet Sep 1998 MA An important correction necessary however ideas writing editing work design computerization coloring work Strat-O-Bats VP Dick Anderson Could mention next column Sure Sorry Dick John Crosetto Free Flight CB member recuperating heart valve replacement John road recovery excellent news Ron McBurnett took second FAI FF trials will represent US World FF event Israel 1999 Ron used model throughout trials lost few seconds 7 mm flyoff Congratulations Ron FFers note Al Grell found small pocket watch chain field Indoor enthusiasts will have dates fly Albany Dec 6 Jan 10 Jan 24 Feb 28 April 24-25 two day extravaganza indoor building Flying Symposium Information Bob Stalick 541-928-8101 Model Aviation ious Jet models display Michael Chan Sus beautiful F-80 beautiful F-14
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A Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 View HQ See Page 168 AVLA/Charles H Grant Scholarships year Academy Model Aeronautics awards Charles Hampson Grant Scholarships deserving high school seniors will pursing continuing academic program accredited college university 1998 over 40 applications received processed five-person selection committee applicant screened ranked using various criteria include such things grade point average test results school community activities aeromodeling activities etc addition Grant Scholarship program specialized funds available include yearly donation provided Weak Signals Club funds scholarship result activities occur its annual model expo held spring Toledo Ohio 1998 direction sum $3500 awarded top winner addition amount provided CH Grant funds third scholarship awarded funds Christopher L Teke Silverthome California received Charles Hampson Grant scholarship amount $6100 1998 Additionally awarded Weak Signals scholarship $3500 Chris currently attending University Colorado Boulder Colorado pursuing degree civil engineering participating Air Force ROTC program will serving branch following graduation Chris graduated Summit High School May 1998 achieved weighted grade point average 402 overall academic average 9804% four years ranked third graduating class academic prowess resulted being recognized National Honor Society three years well Spanish Honor Roll provided Sig Manufacturing Inc Montezuma Iowa award based need modeling activity 1998 sum awarded $2000 Funds still currently available Tom Hutchinson grant award designated given individual exhibits highest level Free Right modeling activity 1998 award amount $1000 funds CH Grant awards generated through general funds using specific formula based Academy memberships donations memorials designated specific purpose other awards represent specific donations individuals organizations Applications information scholarships information regarding donations programs may obtained contacting AMA Headquarters extension 201 deadline applications 1999 awards April 30 1999 same period Chris also served high school peer counselor Other honors include Superintendents Honor Roll Geometry top student award Estudiante Del Mes Spanish award advance math awards Christophers school activities included number interest areas played clarinet band second chair certified American Red Cross Lifeguard serving high school camp counselor served school football swim snowboard teams Community service interests included participation Summit County Rugby team Ski Light Foundation Lady Peace Church Scuba diving program building houses nesting ducks Colorado Division Wildlife Chris has member AIvIA since 1990 Concentrating Radio Control has flown models floats skids wheels has participated 11 fly-in events sponsored local club SPARCS events involved Colorado resulted flights much 12000 feet elevations has enjoyed QSAA fly-in Tabulated Certified Public Accounting firm Brady Ware Schoenfeld Inc results announced November 25 1998 Copies complete tabulation can obtained contacting Mary Lou Vojslavek AMA Headquarters President *Dave Brown12145 Rich Hanson5991 District Vice President *Don Krafft857 District V Vice President *Jim McNeill1819 Jim Weems343 Norm Deputy754 District IX Vice President *Russ Miller602 District VII Vice President Special Election Dave Gish1401 * incumbent February 1999 139 Loveland Colorado Big Bird Fly-In 1997 IMAA Rally Giants 1995 dad featured Model Builder magazine /2-scale de Havilland Beaver flown 10th annual London Bridge Seaplane classic Chris remarks never thought hard work gave high school nine years modeling would have rewards like After being involved AMA nine years wonderful see support flying also students seeking higher education Congratulations Christopher Teke Nathan Nathan Enders Cazenovia New York awarded Charles Hampson Grant scholarship amount $5300 1998 graduated Cazenovia High School June 1998 achieved grade point average 3876 ranked fifth class achieved recognition National Honor Society last two years school received RITIUSA Today Quality Cup Medal Bausch Lomb University Rochester Science Award also awarded New York State Regents diploma honors Nathans school activities include participation Cazenovia High School Drama Club Chamber Choir select group performed dozens recitals concerts year 9th 10th grades played Junior Varsity soccer Community activity centered church youth group activities Troop 18 Boy Scouts Both groups involved activities community services such food drives construction hiking trails stream cleanup nearby Adirondack Mountains Nathan proud having achieved rank Eagle Scout August 16 1998 Nathans father passed away two years ago following long bout cancer Since two brothers will college same time found necessary help family expenses 1995 through 1997 worked local newspaper participated peer tutoring math Since 1998 has worked 20 hours week Cazonovia Greenhouses planting weeding installing watering systems mixing soil Additionally has found time construct models several local modelers since 1996 Nathans modeling experience ranges through Almost Ready-to-Fly type models electrics hand-launched gliders sailplanes recent years has concentrated developing own designs involve scratch-building utilizing techniques such foam cutting vacuum-bagging systems composite wing construction years Nats found him competing own-design Apollo hand-launch Genie Harley Michaelis plans 144 inch wingspan carbonfiber skinned 1997 Electric Nats competed Symphony electric member Voltaires club focusing electric flight Academy pleased recognize Nathan Enders scholarship winner H William H Yarnell Westchester California received Charles H Grant Scholarship $3200 1998 currently enrolled California State University Long Beach pursuing major aeronautical engineering ultimate goal become commercial airline pilot Currently following soloing age 16 has accumulated 240 hours flight time Cessna aircraft such 150s 172s Pitts 52B William ranked first graduating class St Bernards High School Playa Del Rey achieved unweighted grade point average 3933 addition being part National Honors Society 1996 1998 received top mathematics English department awards Gold Comitatus Medal Yale Book Award Williams school community activities included tutoring group home children cultural awareness committee serving Director fundraising Rotary Interact organization latter involved organizing trips Mexico Other interests included ice skating water sports classical bass guitar restoration classic VolkswagenTs work experience included jobs automobile detailing cashier island attendant service station flight dispatcher Security Aviation located Hawthorne Municipal Airport William has modeling since age 10 became member AMA age 11 flew first RCA pattern contest placed fifth Novice District VII champion 1993 Currently time allows flies Dr Jekell Masters class also enjoys flying Radio Control helicopters well scale sport models states ultimate goal become commercial airline pilot scholarship Academy Model Aeronautics dream step closer Good luck William Elizabeth Ann Mekina Cincinnati Ohio received $1000 Tom Hutchinson scholarship award attending Ohio State University pursuing courses pre-veterinary medicine graduated Walnut Hills High School June 1998 316 grade point average Elizabeth member school marching band first chair Concert Band playing trombone also participated Stage Craft course involves learning about elements stage productions Since ninth grade played softball team 10th grader three varsity team received Scholar Athelete Award participation maintaining 37 GPA member Walnut Hills/Proctor & Gamble FIRST team designed competed robot called Eagle Other activities included Girl Scouts Latin Club serving Class Secretary Student Government notable activities Student Government committee head Adopt-A-Family program area Elizabeth has opportunity develop work ethic through several jobs have involved specialized form babysitting bussing tables restaurant Elizabeth fortunate enough find employment near-by Office Depot learned different types skills have proved valuable Since new locations Columbus OH area will attending school hopes continue working part time Elizabeths modeling experience centers around Free Flight age five watched father build compete Serious interest part developed following winning third-grade science fair award based subject Gliders Longer Wing Spans Fly Further regular local meets Midwest 1994 set AMA Junior hand-held Catapult Glider record CIA Central Indiana Aeromodelers meet went set record Senior However award special significance earning Bob Larsh Perpetual Trophy Elizabeth confesses part fun hearing boys excuses beats relates beat dad event should have heard excuses last six years has competed variety events including Nats Congratulations Elizabeth being presented Tom Hutchison award 1998 4140 Model Aviation utive Council Meeting Highlights Motions made October 24-25 1998 Executive Council Meeting Muncie IN District VII Vice President absentMOTION 9 Moved E McCollough XI second C Foreman IV accept ASDA American Scale Dogfighters Association recognized AMA Special Interest Group MOTION passed unanimously MOTION 1 Moved E McCollough XI second C Bauer VI accept 1999 Operating Budget amended MOTION passed unanimously MOTION 2 Moved B Brown III second C Bauer VI amend Operating Budget account #7104070 increase $7000 MOTION passed unanimously MOTION 3 Moved E McCollough XI second C Bauer VI accept Capital Budget MOTION passed unanimously MOTION 4 Moved C Bauer VI second R Miller IX accept Nats AAAAA event Indoor June 1-6 1999 Johnson City TN Outdoor July 9-August 5 1999 Muncie IN MOTION passed unanimously MOTION 5 Moved R Miller IX second B Brown III Total aircraft thrust shall exceed 35 lbs single engine multiple engines combined Effective immediately amends document Safety Regulations Model Aircraft Gas Turbines item 2 approved April 27 1996 MOTION passed unanimously MOTION 6 Moved C Bauer VI second C Foreman IV rescind Motion 17 November 91 EC meeting budget amount Charles H Grant Scholarship grants based amount representing 15 cents per full open paid AMA member determined using membership total preceding year Should total budgeted amount awarded given year amount shall carried over distribution next year MOTION passed unanimously MOTION 7 Moved C Bauer VI second R Miller IX budgeted amount Charles H Grant Scholarship grants based amount representing 15 cents per full adult paid AMA member less $20000 per year Membership numbers determined total preceding year Scholarship awarded will first paid out allocated fund overage paid out donations scholarship Any unused donations will carried over year next would earn interest applied current budget MOTION passed 11 yes II III IV V VI VIII IX X NAA EVP 1 no XI Moved R Hanson X second B Brown III AMA build up 10 cage sets per Safety Conimittee specifications given NMPRA distribution throughout country After further discussion motion withdrawn R Hanson MOTION 8 Moved E McCollough XI second C Foreman IV Assign Headquarters task getting design per Safety Committee specifications pylon cage system price quotes building same MOTION passed unanimously MOTION 10 Moved J McNeil V second W De Cou II allocated funds various programs will awarded first additional funding will paid out donations Any unused donations will carried over year next would eam interest applied current budget MOTION passed unanimously MOTION 11 Moved R Miller IX second J MeNeill V AMA Flying Site Assistance Fund contribute $8450 development Shawnee Mission Radio Control Clubs new flying field MOTION failed 4 yes V IX X Xl 8 no II III IV VI VIII NAA EVP MOTION 12 Moved R Hanson X second E MeCollough XI AMA Executive Council approve grant 1998 Flying Site Assistance Fund $5000 distributed Woodland-Davis Aeromodelers assist further development control line contest site include paved flight circle capable accommodating control line speed racing events MOTION failed 3 yes VI X XI 8 no II III IV VIII IX NAA EVP 1 abstain V MOTION 13 Moved C Foreman IV second E MeCollough XI AMA Executive Council attend first AMA owned IMS Show California Jan 15 16 17 reimbursed travel room meal expenses according AMA standard operating procedare funding event will Other Officer Expense Fund will individual VPs district budgets MOTION passed 9 yes II IV V VI VIII X XI NAA EVP 2 no III 1 IX MOTION 14 Moved E McCollough XI second C Foreman IV adopt following rules Canadian residents MAAC members entitled enter AMA sanctioned events except FM Team Trials involved aspects modeling USA including joining AMA clubs order Canadian resident become AMA member he/she must MAAC member well order foreign national hold AMA membership and/or enter AMA sanctioned events foreign national must member his/her own National Aeromodeling Organization sole exception person resident country has no National Aeromodeling Orgmization MOTION passed unanimously Districts II X VII absent MOTION 15 Moved E MeCollough Xl second R Miller IX award Executive Director bonus discussed MOTION passed unanimously February 1999 141 FindingPreservingMaintaining Joe Beshar Coordinator 198 Merritt Dr Oradell NJ 07649 Fax 201 261-0223 Tel 201 261-1281 Please note heading Nov issue column fax no reversed phone no listing heading column published correctly Please adjust records accordingly Sorry inconvenience Hey folks communicating please note phone no fax no have makes life much easier find much effective being service Volunteers volunteers volunteers thats what getting thats what want flying site assistance program should aware time highest priority future hobby/sport availability place fly No place fly results no aeromodeling objective address need flying site lost need recognized too late have generally kept aware everyday activities thinking looking around appropriate locations have potential becoming flying site checking ownership other details readiness future fact conceivable might find location superior what club now has Im sure effort well well recognized purpose AMA volunteer flying site assistance program specifically cultivate actively search locations network individuals striving support effort what need about getting board now flying site assistance volunteer really cant have too volunteers might say the merrier us aiming very worthwhile cause future flying RC Free Flight Indoor Control Line whatever Its simple Request registration form get involved support great hobby/sport obtain form registration drop line call copy simple volunteer registration form Its just records can keep aware important issues benefit fellow modelers finding landfill areas have great potential flying sites areas stand idle have limitations can used serve very well flying sites Take notice landfills during travels call attention fellow modelers clubs own objectives encourage sharing ideas associated flying sites amongst fields presently operation am sure operational systems initiatives structural developments being practiced would helpful others Lets share ideas send description what being done flying site can publish develop atmosphere sharing fellow modelers fact send write-up history flying field starting its formation outlining some ways stumbling blocks overcome newsletter editor am sure could very helpful task developing copy 4142 Model Aviation Executive Council Meeting Dates following dates set 1999 Executive Council meetings dates subject change January 30-3 1 1999 April 24-25 1999 July 12 1999 October 1 1999 Budget October 23 -24 1999 999- 9 Rocco Ferrario Education Committee member Imagine standing very large room holding simple model airplane having 20000 science teachers slowly walk past Whos guy toy airplane Whats guy selling Hey looks like fun As glance way theres no telling what thoughts mind course have few thoughts own Are going want what have offer Dont realize what incredible impact model aircraft can have classrooms Am really right guy help get word out Exhibiting presenting largest science teachers conference world terrifying proposition yet never has need greater concert other exciting ventures AMA has undertaken recently Education Committee has made commitment showcase model aviation nations science educators As regular presenter exhibitor National Science Teachers Association well exposed around 20000 teachers year 40000 teachers next year Frank Garcher Midwest Productsone true patriarchs aerospace educationonce proclaimed Teach Teachers Well heres chance have anything offer important model airplanes built classrooms country would help AMA Im convinced answer Yes Model aeronautics deserves place classrooms have teaching middle school science 14 years can think no better tool teaching physical science science process skills Model aviation classroom provides golden opportunity making abstract concepts understandable Modeling provides concrete real-life applications forces center gravity mathematics experimentation could teach same concepts using different activities would want plugging model aviation science course Im teaching extra concepts Im just teaching same concepts better student will succeed activity try class student deserves opportunity succeed something Modeling often chance needy kid taste success academic setting Everybody wins literally thousands science teachers out going love building airplanes students just dont know yet Teaching teachers use model aviation classrooms potentially single effective strategy showing off model airplanes largest number juniors can having science students building planes science class directly benefit AMA Well just casting handfuls grass seed asphalt makes lousy lawn merely having millions kids build Delta Dart does almost nothing AMA increase number active modelers really desirable goal academy need honestly face few points Grass doesnt grow asphalt having scores youngsters building planes context isnt much junior program Dont get wrong kids building airplanes wonderful thing greatly promotes overall tenets aerospace education general organization responsible forwarding sport model aviation job bridge gap student exposed model aviation going catch bug thousands will need out duck-hunting juniors Searching juniors Blast em bag em baste em Provide large group exposure kids possible Immediately identify really interested youngsters facilitate continued involvement through mentoring contest participation AMA membershipwhatever takes keep constantly progressing towards magical elusive Next Step groups already doing fantastic job toward end column has showcased dozens such activities yet memberships average age continues rise Medical advances notwithstanding trend can continue long National Science Teachers Association National Convention Exposition will held Boston March 25-28 1999 20000 science teachers across country scheduled converge AMA will As exhibitor conference well have two different opportunities meet teachers first contact will floor main exhibit hall well have AMAs booth staffed couple modeling educators available answer questions distribute print material second contact will teachers workshop benefits plugging model aviation curriculum workshop will advertised main conference schedule held room should fit approximately 120 teachers information workshop will read follows Workshop Title Soaring Science Model airplanes classroom will take instruction bigher level Academy Model Aeronautics joining forces educators major organizations vendors across country have assembled exciting array lesson ideas instructional materials share kids love fly Remember Icarus right idea wrong adhesive setting convince just additional 70 middle school science teachers try modeling activity students alone would translate 11000 youngsters building what would probably first airplane Unfortunately vast majority will also last lies greatest challenge club/chapter have just three new contacts month three newcomers age asking help getting involved what would tell Empowering science educators build airplanes students just great ways help plant seeds model aviation will seeds find fertile environment grow AMA will going Boston talk eager science teachers across country trip might six blocks away Some such Dick Baxter Heman Lee Tom Sanders JJ Levine Glenn Howard others already have call up AMA Headquarters information Junior Program want hear secret Youre uary 1999 143 Ian Maclaughlin Often model power plant sound discussed some controversy over whether propeller exhaust sources primarily responsible observed sound levels debate has no clear resolution because truth either may dominant important issue resolve attempt quieting No matter effective muffler may fit engine will result reduced sound level propellergenerated sound dominant sensible approach quieting seeks determine what source dominant works reduce first Because propeller-generated sound level somewhat deterministic engine source Im going break customary approach deal first Engine mufflers will dealt later after realizable gains quieting known propeller inherently necessarily acoustic source produce thrust must displace mass air cause pressure differential between face back surfaces blades pressure field steady relative blade rotates appears oscillating pressure stationary observer human auditory apparatus responds interprets fluctuating pressure disturbance sound course sound-producing mechanism responsible component usually referred thrust torque noise Other sources propeller-generated sound thickness vortex noise Thickness noise associated disturbance air mass due finite displacement blades Vortex noise arises shedding vortices trailing edges tips blades normal operating realm RC power plants thickness vortex noise components relatively less important Vortex noise broadband nature typically much lower amplitude tonal components except very low rpm Thickness noise becomes increasingly important propeller speed increases much factor tip speed below Mach 05 range interest us may have measurable effect total propeller noise relatively small blade angles used Control Line aerobatics competition fun-fly much technical literature topic propeller noise Distilled body knowledge fact consider key significance us helical tip speed important single factor correlating noise level associated propeller dynamics Any propeller will generate noise levels above tolerability threshold some tip speed exceeded propellers range sizes commonly use tolerabitity threshold defined 90 dBA 9 feet speed limit range near Mach 045 stay below tip speed limit familiar rule thumb operate product propeller diameter inches times rpm thousands limited figures less 120 rule has use years some modelers notably Control Line Stunt fliers After tip speed torque usually next significance factor correlating sound level generated propeller following estimator takes torque account including blade pitch term requires slightiy calculation estimates noise level produced propeller over range speeds rather just limit value empirically derived curve-fitting data collected using APC propellers driven modified Astro Cobalt 60 motor Other propellers tested generate higher lower levels variations observed have within 1-2 dB measured versus marked dimensions blade angles used Prop Sound LeveldBA@9fi [Diainches x rpm 1000s] hinches autioned rule thumb straight line approximation limited range curve described complex non-linear function Within range about 75 105 dBA 9 feet will predict propeller noise accuracy comparable sound level meter Outside range absurd estimates can result example note stationary propeller rpm0 will predict 48 dBA estimator misapplied range estimator can help resolve whether prop engine sources driving sound measurement Typically engine exhaust level will 2-5 dB above prop level stock muffler fitted though exceptions some values illustrate what can expected some popular RIC engines Table 1 provides performance figures Average 40 performance figures reproduced RCR Engine Tests Book kind permission R/C Report Editor Gordon Banks long-standing advocate quieter model power plants sound levels props calculated above estimator Propeller rpm Prop Level Est dBA 9 ft 9x61399792 10x41373493 9x71274689 10x61172789 10x71086588 11x51038187 12x41057790 11x61043188 11x7959287 12x5923586 12x6849685 13x5814285 14x4737783 Notice propellers turn nearly same rpm thus represent about same torque load prop lesser diameter produces lower sound level Generally lesser diameter higher pitch right approach propeller noise reduction Dont overdo propeller thrust will also drop diameter reduced Also note Average 40 turning some commonly used sport props can operate under sound level constraint 90 dBA 9 feet far propgenerated sound concerned cases aftermuffler primary muffler effective provided engine will required reduce exhaust sound level below prop Considering sound produced prop first step quieting may unconventional will shortest route quieter operation cases may indicate meeting flying sites criteria feasible some models power plants vein regular trend increasing propeller sound level engine power will become apparent after trying various propellers rpm figures above sound level estimator Models engines powerful good two-stroke 45 easily going meet sound constraint 90 dBA 9 ft being done will discussing column will quite simple selecting right prop bolting better muffler have questions comments just want discuss model airplane sound generally please contact postal address 11453 Alps Way Escondido CA 92026 E-mail ian@spawarnavymil Model Aviation ug Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Femwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 787-7454 Before begin column month would like ask special favor anyone reading column attended Old Birds Over Pennsylvania got videotape event would 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L 19931994199519961997 ADULT SENIOR C[11Z ENS oYOuTh TOTAL REVENUE EXPENSES Well go build fly can area hope Santa Claus good Until later 4February 1999 145 i1 g i Le EU 1 t Connecticut / Maine / Massachusetts New Hampshire Rhode Island / Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1828 781 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 AlIen Road Billerica MA 01821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuffin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 031 06-1 077 Richard Sherman 30 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1866 TIMING IS EVERYTHING mailed column last month very next mail brought following picture info Lynda Nelson regarding Scale Masters people shown made trip Ray Labonte Ed Estabrook also qualified did attend because Ray Ed moving Hobby shop new quarters Champion Pro kind airplane manufactured 1967 1968 Champion Aircraft Co makers Citabria would like obtain information such three view photos could help would appreciated Call 781-934-6248 DAWN PATROL WWI FLY-IN following material sent Bob Boulais also provided pictures first event held July 5 1998 Ellington Ct sponsored Northern Ct Radio Control Club joint AMA IMAA event third annual event good turnout event growing year people hear about much like event held Old Rhinebeck NY Local notables include Bill Killam Tom Kosewski Gus Deltwas Paul Savastano Bob Boulais event sponsors 1999 will held weekend following fourth July second event float fly held July 19 1998 sponsored NorthEastern Drone Society Bob Boulais CD beautiful day good turnout aircraft note Fred Tuxworth s beautiful Loehning biplane real show stopper Model Aviation tiful Davis DiW Chauncy Dance aircraft Dawn Patrol fly-in Eindecker foreground owned Ray Hinds Fred Tuxworths Loening biplane stunning work art Fred Walt Witkos usually does flying Art Davies very pretty Tiger Moth Mitsubishi A6M2-N float plane owned Ray Hinds five people attended Scale Masters Ohio District know L-R Jim Gleason RI Charlie Nelson MA Charlie received best civilian airplane trophy Lloyd Roberts ME Bill Killam NH Bill Received trophy best markings John Wood MA Al Ehrenfels Bristol Scout Looks like boys raiding candy cookies • F1 11 [ UEE1 1 New Jersey/ New YorI& Europe Wes De Cou Vice President 85 Riverside Onve Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1308 Phone 908 221-1666 Fax 908 221-9297 decou@idtnet Dave Babcock 445 Stocktorr Street Hightotown NJ 088204501 Roy Brown USAE APOENT 0MB 460 BOX 585 APO AE 09703 Roy Jsschkas 59 Livingston Street St James NY 11780 James M Lewis PO ei Ogdenburg NY 13688-0561 Bob McKay 109W Edmard St solon NJ 08830 Dave Mathewson Box 613 Camillus NY 13031 Tom Murray 31 Voorhees Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920 Marlene Nlkodem 407 Willow Street Locisyox NY 14094 Bill Poytbress 2 Hemlock Coog Soogerties NY 12477 Adam Sattler dl Perry Avenue Lathorn NY 12t 10-2433 Tarry Tarrenoira 151 Omvithtield Dr Endivon NY 13760-4329 Frequency Coordinator Lan Sauter 53 Airpoo Dr Ossoego County Airport Fjlton NY 13069 315 556-6093 First Id like take opportunity congratulate Wes De Cou recent retirement Im little envious wont give him satisfaction letting him know Since hes out gallivanting around country asked could fill him months column Well its 1st November Im sitting writing back Eastern Standard Time weather forecast upstate New York part district calling snow flurries week lot us means outdoor flying season winding down Instead heading out field couple quick flights after dinner its off shop get few hours work winter projects Club meetings now take place flying sessions let winter can awfully long season Around clubs put lot effort winter activities other flying club looking idea meeting program about inviting member club area has different interest yours speak RCers can learn lot Free Flighters Control Line modelers works other way too Good indoor modelers generally experts trimming models information have share can used aspect hobby number years ago club belong predominately RC oriented held Indoor Peanut Scale contest during winter months rubber-powered models fairly easy quick build good fliers permission use high school gym places like town recreation centers church halls also make great flying sites models club looking something to move winter months along quicker give try might surprised much fun Indoor flying can Before forget theres couple housekeeping chores Id like take care Syracuse Thunderbirds Aero Radio Society STARS will holding annual auction again year Walts Hobby Lakeland NY date Friday January 22 1999 starts 630 PM has turned biggest winter auction area well worth attending youre looking good bargain two Theres no charge get youre selling something 10 percent commission up five dollars per item goes host club Another date mark calendars weekend March 6 & 7 1999 weekend annual ARCS/STARS Model Aircraft Forum STARS Sno Fly forum took place Central New York Model Aircraft Associations symposium its third year shaping up another good show forum consists day talks various modeling topics highly experienced modelers Last years forum included presentations Bill Griggs Art Arro Chuck Lines Dan Williams Jules Fried Mike Gosson Terry Terrenoire years line up shaping up just impressive forum runs 1000 AM until 430 PM Ramada Inn North Syracuse NY next day Sunday STARS will hold annual Sno-Fly field Phoenix NY STARS have heated pavilion guys out freezing thumbs off rest us can watch out window drinking coffee Its best both worlds everybody Keep eye out info two central New York events received interesting E-mail week may have already read about elsewhere think important enough repeat Apparently AMA member recently severely burued model fuel can exploded being opened received very severe burns requiring extensive grafling facing long recovery period metal can trying open storage over 20 years no evidence external spark ignition source other container itself According experts materials such propylene oxide nitro methane commonly used model fuels may become destabilized shock sensitive over period time Its theorized substances state change its probable change combination heat generated friction metal metal trying open container initiated explosion might want consider properly disposing fuel has stored period time metal containers Something think about new flying season begins Finally month would like tell little about central New York modeler Kurt Settembre Kurt guys club would like have ten Only modeling few short years has become better pilots club Proficient both gas powered electric models Kurt getting ready tackle RC helicopters has won trophies almost type flying event has entered won several static competitions Always first volunteer time has worked clubs Boy Scout program Try RC program local Civil Air Patrol Once year spring Kurt puts RC flight demonstration local middle school might asking yourself Whats big deal Club has members like Well thats true clubs difference Kurt 13 years old school puts demonstration attends know someone like Kurt drop Wes note give him credit deserve hobby needs Kurts field Dave Mathewson AVP February 1999 147 Associate Vice Presidents 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 Hi] iIhEIIIe]bE 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 Barhee ssei Calgary CoaO Colonrbas OH 43229-2008 614 891-1643 David H Ellis 5261 OeWiO Road Cross Lanes WV 2631 3-1209 304 776-1456 Nelson Gould 1944 Idaho Street Allentown PA 181 03-8516 610 797-6597 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drne New Stanton PA 15672-9449 412 925-3266 Donald Klopp 637 HarrrOon Coon Trappe PA 19426-2256 610 409-0129 Frank Noil 6042 NOrwell Drive Dayton OH 45449 937 435-9232 Matthew Tarowekl P43 600 294 Dogwood Drrne Drums PA 18222 717 766-0661 Joseph 5 Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drioe PO 600 89t Moanree OH 43837-3062 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Anenne FnOy Fort PA 16704 Plrone 717 287-6970 VALLEY FORGE SIGNAL SEEKERS following interesting excerpt Hear Yer official newsletter Valley Forge Signal Seekers Columbus Day field just another good flying day Several fliers few spectators enjoying weather Sometime before noon man young son approached Dave West asked few questions Dave flown big Corsair gentleman seemed interested Dave answered questions made comment stranger sure took like Donny Osmond man replied am Donny Osmond Dave smiled shook Donnys hand yes Donny Osmond Seems Marie appeared QVC West Chester son went ride Valley Forge As passed field Route 252 decided stop see cars parked near field Earlier Warren Barrick seen black limousine drive up two people get out Unfortunately no field camera Except Donny son posed Dave someone took picture Donnys camera After brief conversation us son got limo drove off local excitement Columbus Day Walter Pierzchala provided following pictures Valley Forge activity John Bragitikos J-3 Cub NORTHEAST PHILADELPHIA RADIO CONTROL CLUB Another very active club northeast Philadelphia Northeast Philadelphia Radio Control Club exemplary work unfortunate children very noteworthy following pictures exemplify effort instructors club took act road traveled over four hours donated bus Lake Como Pennsylvania hopes bringing some joy lives seriously ill children Special thanks should made NEPRCCs president Adam Smith Jr last five years has given week year volunteer counselor camp Bob Kolmetzky NEPRCC chief flight instructor flying children Schriners Hospital crippled children Adam Smith Jr help Ken Kneringer flying campers Ronald McDonald camp DELAWARE VALLEY RADIO CONTROL CLUB Another very active Philadelphia area club Delaware Valley Radio Control Club sponsor numerous activities throughout year Highlights end year picnic provided Tom Hooke Rick Meyer Tom Hooke Rich Mazurek prepare day flying Rick Meyer created beautiful Goldberg Sukhoi MURRYSYILLE AREA SAILPLANE SOCIETY Neil Rossi president Murrysville Area Sailplane Society proudly presented picture clubs youngest member Johnny Dubich Jr help father other club members Johnny has flying since last June Gentle Lady appears envy modeler Johnny Dubich Jr beautiful Gentle Lady WINTER CLUB PROGRAM Does club need interesting program winter meeting contact local Associate Vice President can provide insight current happenings Academy Model Aviation Hicks Morrisey Bravo Joseph Pennock Flying Tube U If- U1 L U LU I is] t Associate Vice Presidents George Abbott 8712 Westlake Court Raleigh NC 27613 Home Phone 919 848-6719 E-Mail GAbbott462@aolcom Robert E Babura 117 Otis Dr Severn MD 21144-1130 Home Phone 410 969-9356 E-Mail bbebure@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 moultons@mindspringcom Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Ave Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Home Phone 540 943-1684 E-Mail flyrrs@cfwcom John Stare 826 Marl Pit Rd Middletown DE 19709 Home Phone 302 376-7154 E-Mail 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 month getting information together District IV Column realized get very little info pictures control line free flight soaring communities about guys lets hear see what going aspects great hobby SOUTHWEST AREA PARK R/C MODEL AIRPLANE CLUB May 29th thru 31st SWAP Modelers held its third annual TOC Maryland needed take quick glance down row tarps pop up tents lining pit area realize contestants showed up meant business would no shortage fun excitement photo shows 1st place winner Andy Kane sunglasses Larry Hilyer holding Lanier Lazer kit photo Andy Finizio s airplane greasing perfect landing during 3rd round flight Andy 2nd place winner TOC photo club president Doc Blum looking Art Vail Jr helps train fledgling pilot buddy box STATES VILLE MODEL FLYERS RIC CLUB Received following information Ben Crouch AMA Leader Member Statesville Model Flyers Statesville Model Flyers RIC Club held fly-in Aug 22nd Allison woods northern Iredell County NC event sanctioned AMA IMAA Originally fly-in scheduled held clubs Bill Davidson field located relatively densely populated area As may remember talked Spring about noise complaint neighbor Action taken under leadership president Dr Ronald Milan has resolved problem wishing take chance noise big birds participate Aug 22nd fly-in search made another place Again thanks president new site found made available us owner Mr Thomas Allison Statesville Mr Allison has 3700 foot private airstrip located property known Allison Woods Mr Allison very cooperative mowed entire runway day before fly-in made tables trash containers bags available us Mr Allison B-17 pilot during World War II following photo left right club president Dr Ronald Milan Mr Thomas Allison summer club has demonstrated club active members can overcome serious noise problem save its flying field look forward great radio control model flying GEORGE ROHRBAUGH photo below George Rohrbaugh Manteo NC posing latest quarter scale scratch built copy 1903 Wright Flyer will display North Carolina State Fair Raleigh North Carolina Thats month am off Muncie October Council Meeting Go take kid flying uary 1999 149 Model viation Suggestion Line Have suggestion about magazine Let us know Model Aviation Suggestion Line phone 765 288-4899 extension 223 Alabama / Florida / Georgia / Mississippi / Puerto Rico / South Carolina / Tennessee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Phone 12051 322-2127 FAX 205 22-2654 E-mail jemcneill@junocom WEB-PAGE http//wwwscottnetlama Associate Vice Presidents Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32614 Wiihelmina Chihasz 2626 Arbor Place Knoxville TN 37617 John G Cooper 4768 Cloater Cove Memphis TN 36116 James Alvis 5426 Melwood Onve Jacknon MS 35211 Michael Gregory 305 Rockmont Rd Greenville SC 29615 Wiiiiam T Haywood 4 Robin Circle Foley AL 36535 Karl Hansel 363 Briarwood #42 Meridian MS 39305 Louise izzo 296 Hantridge Way Winteraprisgo FL 32708 Richard Jackson 2118 Thomlee Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Chris Joiner P0 Boo 4469 Columbus GA 31604-0469 Dr John MartIn 2160 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Tore Morris 327 Paeblo Pays Anniston AL 36206 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyma GA 30082 Melvin Sires 761 Boardman Rd Aikan SC 29603 Frank Tiano 15300 Estancia Lane Weal Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Duzer 3604 N River Rd Gainesville GA 30506 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manayester TN 37355 Joseph Micalizzi HC 866 Boa 10397 Fajardo Puerto Rico 00736 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fields 163W Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32148 Phone 19041 684-2517 RC Contest Coordinator Kenneth Blackwell 207 W Sasdcreek Rd Enterprise AL 36330 Phone 334 347-4721 Display Coordinator Russell Mobely 5636 Woodvalley Rd NE Thomson GA 30824 Phone 17061 597-9783 Computer Science Technology Expert Tom Rhodes 9 New York Blvd Beverly Hills FL 34465 Phone 352 527-0674 352 795-2362 know have waiting breathlessly learn fate little running frightened children last month Well werent frightened running candy Candy Math Kevin Miller pictured above cleverly flew over field dropped candy little kids part West Alabama Aero-Modelers entertain everybody important fly-ins held annually Sokol Park Field Tuscaloosa Joe Robinson Club President City Engineer real surprise ha kids? just Council Meeting Let tell voted what motion made increase Property Acquisition Committee budget $7000 1999 voted YES Sounded feasible Passed Motion made accept Capital Budget voted YES Looked OK Passed Motion made accept Nats AAAAA event Indoor June 1-6 1999 Johnson City TN Outdoor July 9*August 5 1999 Muncie IN voted YES Passed Motion made total aircraft thrust shall exceed 35 lbs single multiple engines combined Effective immediately voted YES Passed Motion rescind Nov 91 EC meeting motion budget CH Grant Scholarships based l5 per Open AMA member using membership preceding year awarded carried over next year voted YES rescind Passed Motion made replace above motion following budgeted amount CH Grant Scholarship grants based 15 per adult member less $20000/yr Any unused carry over voted YES Passed Motion made assign Hdqrs get design pylon cage system price quotes voted YES Passed Motion made accept American Scale Dogfighters Assn Special Interest Group voted YES Passed Motion ailocated funds various programs awarded first Additional funding paid donations Unused donations carried over voted YES Passed Motion made Dist IX VP AMA flying Site Assistance Fund contribute $8450 Shawnee Mission RC Clubs new flying field voted YES Motion failed Motion Dist X VP flying Site Assistance $5000 help develop CL site ABSTAINED Motion failed Motion pay travel Council members attend Jan IMS Show Pasadena other officer expense fund voted YES Passed Motion made adopt following rules Canadian residents MAAC members entitled enter AMA sanctioned events except FAI Team Trials involved aspects modeling USA including joining AMA clubs order Canadian resident become AMA member he/she must MAAC member well order foreign national hold AMA membership and/or enter AMA sanctioned events foreign national must member his/her own National Aeromodeling Organization sole exception person resident country has no National Aeromodeling Organization voted YES Passed Motion made give Exec Director bonus voted overwhelmingly YES Passed Youre going believe what Rich Herrtnan has doing modelers Pensacola ordered either K-Mart Toys-R-Us buy $4 foam gliders allows put l/2A engine radio stuff flying field Fun-fly little $4 airplanes actually fly peachy Rich confided next Fun-fly members renowned NorthWest florida Modelers Incorporated will expected bring Mud Ducks ugly airplanes Pictured above L-R front Glen Larber Lew Sabree Rich Herrman himself rear Dick Ashman Nick Neville Lance Ropke Bob Reagan look pretty happy think Rich knows what hes doing Currently computer busted Im going buy new til see get reelected Meanwhile need books have emergency first aid Rob ts Rules Order call write Ill mail both 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Cat Orr RR 1 Box 123B Higginsville MO 64037 660 584-6264 Fax 660 564-6285 Webmaster Gary Parenti 11001 Martindale Dr Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 531-9556 http//wwcsamiitedu/amadist6findeshtm St Louis MO gentleman introduced down Buder Park St Louis likes big planes double size Sig Senior Cadet Span 13 feet fuselage 105 feet weight about 30 pounds power Comes OS 120 four stroke Jerry Davis hats off note said flys great breaks no speed records Chicago IL Club # 263 Palos R/C Club held glider event last May two tasks performed two minute spot landing other duration Pictures two show 12 pilots far left picture senior pilot day better know Card Board Carl planes wet weather fly very well Picture three has winners day L R Arnie Olson 3rd Rick Hixon 1st Jordon Kaplan 2nd Jim Kubik sent pictures information Paducab KY Club #834 Paducah Aeromodelers opened new flying field after months hard work McCracken County Model Airport has 100 x 400 RC grass runway two 160 foot diameter CL circles Photo L R Red Nelson President Paducah Aeromodelers Danny Orazine County Judge Executive VP Mr Hovecamp local official Jerry Smith club member six time US Fun Fly Champion Next have opening day under new sunshade Allen Brickhaus took pictures CANNONSBURG KY Club #1425 TnState-Model-Flyers hosted 116 sixth graders Chesapeake Middle School day field Over 80 students some buddy-box time Student shown paper balsa gliders rockets demonstrations RIC flying parachute drops fly bys well organized day kept students busy fun club would like know handled 116 students drop us line Tn-State-Modelflyers 6128 Gideon Rd Huntington WV 25705-2241 Neil Gibbons club president supplied pictures information ure has students observing parachute drop Next group returning after retrieving rocket Glen Nad Todd Childers assist student buddy-box Joe Schweitzers plane made quite hit students February 1999 151 Indiana Kentucky / 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 @netinsnet 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 D Lazar 435 Hubbell St Marshall WI 53559-9409 Andy Lowe 9557 Crosley Redford MI 48239 Tel 313 534-6650 E-mail andyd7 @ electrodynamcom Bill Millar 712 Grand Ave Petoskey Ml 49770 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindatrom MN 55045 Mike Zingery 6496 5 Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Al Schwartz 2787 Fernwood Roseville MN 55113 Ph 612633-2286 East Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Ph 810486-4800 Before going good stuff couple announcements need made 1 Please note new E-mail address fax number 2 Jean Lasik has retired has replaced Andy Lowe biography follows Started aeromodeling 1967 Competed forms CL Got RC 1969 Resides 9557 Crosley Redford Mi 48239 can call him home 313 5346650 Mon-Thur 7 pm-l0 pm have figured out yet also Andy Lowe Electro Dynamics Inc anyone wants know about Andy call CL Mosquito 74 span retracts RC fuel shutoff powered two modified OS 4OLAs Built Keith Sandbcrg Rockford MN 4 Sodhusters held first Annual Cub Fly Club field located just east St Paul MN plan again next year Thanks Jack Soebbing picture following pictures flying Electrons ninth annual charity fly-in Airfest 98 years recipient portion proceeds Troop 110 Boy Scouts America Menomonee Falls WI Scouts built flew own trainer Club President Paul Daniel Scouts plane Tim Roliff Electrons member scout Kenny Gall introducing some youngsters RC flying Midwest RC Society held Annual Big Bird fly-in Sept 5th 1998 Northville MI field located just northwest Detroit Thirty-one pilots made 69 flights no problems except two broken props Highlights show demos George Thomas Burton Eisenberg IMAA-legal turbine-powered F-iS Eagles trailing air show smoke weather wonderful hospitality great everybody super time View pits Andy Pesonens now-famous A6M2 Zero foreground flightline Jim Laphams awesome Black Widow startup area Mr Golden Voice Bob Wroblewski Bob announces events Southeast Michigan OK now youre done reading get back building upcoming flying season Bye Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents Now good stuff Arkansas / Louisiana New Mesico / Oklahoma Texas Sandy Frank Vice President 105 N Brazos St Weatherford TX 76086-3207 Phone/Fax 817 599-7131 E-mail sfrank6g@airmailnet wwwAMA-Dist-8org 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 126- SE 35 Oklahoma City OK 73129 405 634-5331 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 4611 Gooch Dr Little Rock AR 72212 501 868-2604 Charles Stevens 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 713 473-4995 John Valls 2502 Montgomery Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 512 723-9018 Ward Walls 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 May peace holiday season yours during time throughout new year May 1999 bring light winds smooth landings Paying back modeling hobbyall us have time limitations placed upon modeling activitiesbut please spend some time give back hobbyvery few learn skills modeling flying alone Most us mentors instructors get us through beginning stages Take some time go out way help beginner give someone modeling/flying lessons both student will richly rewarded Normally mention names involved unique special projectsthis time embarrass anyone will refrain naming names have told project undertaken retail hobby store owner lives AMA District VIIIthis person very active modeling competitor travels throughout country competing also very busy retail store once week pays back modeling/hobby/sport aging society general also modeling community growing number accomplished modelers entering golden years retirement some individuals ability handle models reliably take off land youthful skill aging process has lessened some ability drive model flying field beyond current capability unnamed retail hobby store owner has taken upon himself has taken time out busy life assist senior citizen modelers continue enjoy thrill flying models provides transportation necessary bring senior citizen modelers field arranges himself others provide assistance youthful hands needed allow accomplished modelers continue enjoy aircraft modeling flying myself modeling community would like say Thank know possibly others will follow lead begin similar projects within locale Possibly some time future yet unborn modeler will assist some us enjoy declining years continue experience fulfillment flying models Giving back hobby gives receive give also AMA glue bonds modelers together! Another tireless volunteer modeling within AMA District VIII Mr John D Locke modeling librarian five state region maintains dozens VHS tapes available no charge AMA chartered clubs use programs available basis individual members Contact him 4015 Rio Grande Texarkana Texas 75503 wwwAMA-Dist-8org information about program Another program being undertaken within AMA District VIII nearing completion production free introductory VHS tape pre beginner model building flying tape will answer questions presented person knows absolutely nothing about model building flyingit will copyrighted will available AMA chartered clubs individual members retail hobby stores would agree make available additional copies anyone everyone would benefit such information tape 3 Y2 hour segments tape will answer questions usually raised individual comes active model flying field retail hobby store states am interested what takes go about beginning model aircraft flyingtell what need know tape filmed national modeling center Muncie IN Weatherford Texas additional information master copy pre-beginners informational tape please contact above address Flying Fun & FellowshipSandy Frank uary 1999 153 Krystal King Arkadeiphia Arkansas age 12 displays hardware earned 1998 national Championships parents Mr Mrs Larry King act mechanics crew family team An ingenious model stand work surface seen glider events 1998 National meet threedimensional interlocking puzzle stores flat transportingslight tension between sides legs lets top grasp neither screws pinning Variations could designed almost model Aeromodelers creative group Passing next generation two picture says submitted memberthe names have lost shuffle essence what says universal Associate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Troy Lapp 1609 Main St Williston ND 58801 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 571 03-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Mike Weidner 6535 Foxdale Circle Colorado Springs CO 80919-1788 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News Colorado 5th Annual Big Bird Festival hosted LOVE-AIR RIC Club Loveland Colorado over weekend August 15th 16th 1998 inaugural festival held new Drake Field field has 600 x 50 paved runway taxi ways pit area shelter protective fences large parking lot allowed us hold largest event have date say 1998 Big Bird Festival success understatement Though event held over Saturday Sunday RVs start show up Wednesday Saturday RVs campers trailers lined up over quarter mile along flight line time event concluded 94 registered pilots 6 states brought 156 registered aircraft great weekend flying knows other aircraft stowed away vehicles flown intent Big Bird Festival get pilots together like fly large aircraft eat tons food win raffle prizes enjoy others company go home tired great experience event AMA sanctioned registered aircraft must meet IMAA size minimums pass safety inspection As can see everyone brought hangar full aircraft descriptions saw models WWI WWII Golden Age sport well latest acrobatic aircraft flight line busy through event up six pilots air time Frequency control maintained transmitter impound channels monitored scanner flight line controlled air bosses responsible starting area take-offs landings aircraft pilots did great job providing safe environment fly pilot required have spotter helped flight estimated over 400 flights flown two-day period Other flying camaraderie what else brings pilots event help hobby suppliers other contributors able year give away door prizes eight kits numerous accessories ground support items also able raffle off four kits pilots kits IMAA size legal conclusion flying Sunday held raffle Ready-To-Fly IMAA legal Senior Kadet aircraft scratch built event Jack Quinn came complete 05 91 4-stroke engine Futaba 6 channel Skysport radio Quinn Kadet won Kay McConnell raffle creates lot excitement both pilots spectators prize everybody wants win Bill Hemple pit crew owners Aeroworks year special opportunity club provide additional excitement pilots spectators Bill Hempel 1997 IMAC champion provided noontime air shows Aeroworks 36% Edge 540 Bill wowed everyone performances wasnt enough Bill flew trimmed other pilots planes showed set planes up 3-D maneuvers answered tons questions end show let other pilots try hand flying 540 great job classy man hope have him back some time future event Before after official flying times open flying Pat Tritle Albuquerque showed us fly micro electrics Skylane fly multiengine electrics 4 engine B17 Don Lorentzen Thornton CO put show night flying lights plane would flash various sequences flew Kay McConnell new Quinn Kadet stands Jack Quinn builder Lloyd McConnell events CD year fortunate have great coverage event local newspapers TV articles shows helped promote event bring out local spectators really enjoyed action great thanks goes out pilots attended event year hope enjoyed Thanks also club members sponsors make event possible special thanks Bill Hempel showed us really done Come join us next year 6th annual event will held weekend August 21-22 1999 Plans under way make bigger enjoyable event Transmitter impound area 154 Model Aviation part pit area Lloyd McConnell CD ciate Vice Presidents Iki 11 LI U 1 q js t Arizona / California / Guam Hawaii / Nevada Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone/Fax 602 728-9400 E-mail nchh@primenetcom http/twwwana-1 Ocorn/ama Darwin Barrie Scottadale Arizona 602 946-8955 Don Goeschl Lancaster California 805 940-6066 Darlene Frederick Santa Rosa California 707 525-8815 Marc Karpowich Logan Utah 801 752-3639 Dave Pinjuv Las Vegas Nevada 702 656-1772 Al Williamson Chula Vista California 619 427-4039 Frequency Coordinators Eloy Marez Santa Ana California 714 540-4935 See last montha column additional AVPs Coordinators Palomar RIC Flyers host first annual Top Dawg Scale Fly-in September 271998 Pictured clubs innovative Aircraft Recovery Vehicle ARV Donated club Jack Read family refurbished Jack Buck Faure 3-wheeler luckily saw little action during Top Dawg event scale contest came off hitch mother nature cooperated Saturday storm cleared through just time leave great flying weather Sundays event Located approximately 30 miles north San Diego off Interstate 15 Palomar R/C Flyers gorgeous flying site presents terrific aeromodeling site modelers northern San Diego County Buck Faure oversaw flight line Palomar RIC Flyers Scale Fly-in Thanks Buck dedicated flight line crew scale event ran smooth silk Dick Skoglund Lancaster Ca prepares Fat Albert replica Blue Angels C130 support plane Palomar RIC Flyers Scale Contest Fly-in Dick well know making just about anything out Sig Cadet Senior kit amazing C-130 just example Dicks adeptness unique building technique Dicks C-130 Hercules won Peoples Choice Dick came home over $700 winnings Bob Lang president Palomar RC Flyers did honors provided playby play Top Dawg participants put aircraft through paces Bob has provided energy enthusiasm club personally demonstrates dedication commitment leadership can lay ground work very successful progressive modeling organization Aeromodeling viable nationally recognized recreational/educational outlet adults families youth image aeromodeling presents community viewed too often viewed nothing grown men playing toy airplanes former would bet club other clubs area highly involved playing positive participative role community neighbors government officials landowners view activity merely boys toys terrific opportunity demonstrate skill craftsmanship vocational enrichments great hobby well its social societal benefits national level important seek seize opportunities present benefits model aviation align hobby other recognized recreational technical educational activities public relations efforts should focus educating national leadership general public societal vocational benefits hobby should profile events activities highlight technical skills craftsmanship workmanship aspects hobby well highlighting events compelling spectator appeal Equally important profiling partnerships national regional local entities modeling activities present positive participative contribution community local level need continue work within communities demonstrate tremendous social contributions offered model aviation Whether club officer individual modeling enthusiast would ask take personal challenge presenting aeromodeling viable recreational/educational outlet adults families youth Together everyones individual effort can dispel misperception boys toys mindset Till next time . Keep em safe Keep emflyn ember 271998 Black Sheep Exhibition Squadron San Fernando Valley hosted 112 Fun Fly aimed helping kids learn fly clinic designed needing help getting keeping infamous Cox 049 engines running above photo very successful fun fly provided Fred Cronenwett Canoga Park Ca Freds Black Widow Brodak Cessna Airmaster worked just fine flew great Tony Naccarato Burbank Ca assists young Fiona Austin Long Beach keeping 1/2 model air Fiona kids learned fly Black Sheeps 1998 1/2 Fun Fly February 1999 155 Alaska / Idaho Montana / Oregon Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 97213-0090 503 234-4439 EMAIL vpxi@pacifiercom Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 26405 SE 160th St Issaqush WA 98027 Al Culver Boa 56 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkinson 319 Yellowstone Billings MT 59101 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Reeves Lippincott 4400 Gray Wolf 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 Seser 781 Lillnoet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Sadly weve lost couple long time modelers District Stan King very dedicated modeler tireless supporter modeling lost East Delta Park flying field Portland Stan went crusade lasted decade trying find wrest public flying site out various political subdivisions make up Portland OR area worked him partly successful did have nice site until needs commerce moved us out looking others paper fully successful end use St Johns Landfill site would nice ever SJL closes have Stan King Memorial Flying Site Sadly wonderful modeler instructor devoted friend lost valiant fight against cancer Further north Mount Rainier club has lost its founders Ken Crawford us knew quiet talented gentle giant modeler person Bill Bender MRRCS Newsletter editor remembered Ken spent hours helping newcomers learn fly including Bill himself Ken EXPO regulars doing prep clean-up helping out ever needed About 20 years ago took fledgling AMA VP under wing friendship flourished will always cherish memories Kens big smile warm greetings Last spring AVP Reeves Lippincott sent some pictures new digs shows new house part new runway events year done Alaska Radio Control Society annual Pilot Year Award 1997 non other Reeves Lippincott Its interesting note 2nd place 13 year-old Jason Fuller Bob Stephens r presents Reeves ARCS Pilot Year Award Ed Rhodes Prez Benton Co RIC Club wrote BCRCC asked Newberg Boat Club half time entertainment during 50th anniversary boat racing such success theyve asked entertain again 1999 Brian Unwin right Ed Rhodes middle Tom Leach left eight years BARONS club Spokane have hosted Lilac City Fan Fly Deer Park field According Darrel Stebbins Editor Monocle newsletter year 25 pilots 40 planes event Pilots Washington Oregon Montana Idaho California British Columbia enjoyed event promised spread word about exciting event come back next year Ted Ballin writes Thanks kind words about Bat Sheet Sep 1998 MA An important correction necessary however ideas writing editing work design computerization coloring work Strat-O-Bats VP Dick Anderson Could mention next column Sure Sorry Dick John Crosetto Free Flight CB member recuperating heart valve replacement John road recovery excellent news Ron McBurnett took second FAI FF trials will represent US World FF event Israel 1999 Ron used model throughout trials lost few seconds 7 mm flyoff Congratulations Ron FFers note Al Grell found small pocket watch chain field Indoor enthusiasts will have dates fly Albany Dec 6 Jan 10 Jan 24 Feb 28 April 24-25 two day extravaganza indoor building Flying Symposium Information Bob Stalick 541-928-8101 Model Aviation ious Jet models display Michael Chan Sus beautiful F-80 beautiful F-14
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A Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 View HQ See Page 168 AVLA/Charles H Grant Scholarships year Academy Model Aeronautics awards Charles Hampson Grant Scholarships deserving high school seniors will pursing continuing academic program accredited college university 1998 over 40 applications received processed five-person selection committee applicant screened ranked using various criteria include such things grade point average test results school community activities aeromodeling activities etc addition Grant Scholarship program specialized funds available include yearly donation provided Weak Signals Club funds scholarship result activities occur its annual model expo held spring Toledo Ohio 1998 direction sum $3500 awarded top winner addition amount provided CH Grant funds third scholarship awarded funds Christopher L Teke Silverthome California received Charles Hampson Grant scholarship amount $6100 1998 Additionally awarded Weak Signals scholarship $3500 Chris currently attending University Colorado Boulder Colorado pursuing degree civil engineering participating Air Force ROTC program will serving branch following graduation Chris graduated Summit High School May 1998 achieved weighted grade point average 402 overall academic average 9804% four years ranked third graduating class academic prowess resulted being recognized National Honor Society three years well Spanish Honor Roll provided Sig Manufacturing Inc Montezuma Iowa award based need modeling activity 1998 sum awarded $2000 Funds still currently available Tom Hutchinson grant award designated given individual exhibits highest level Free Right modeling activity 1998 award amount $1000 funds CH Grant awards generated through general funds using specific formula based Academy memberships donations memorials designated specific purpose other awards represent specific donations individuals organizations Applications information scholarships information regarding donations programs may obtained contacting AMA Headquarters extension 201 deadline applications 1999 awards April 30 1999 same period Chris also served high school peer counselor Other honors include Superintendents Honor Roll Geometry top student award Estudiante Del Mes Spanish award advance math awards Christophers school activities included number interest areas played clarinet band second chair certified American Red Cross Lifeguard serving high school camp counselor served school football swim snowboard teams Community service interests included participation Summit County Rugby team Ski Light Foundation Lady Peace Church Scuba diving program building houses nesting ducks Colorado Division Wildlife Chris has member AIvIA since 1990 Concentrating Radio Control has flown models floats skids wheels has participated 11 fly-in events sponsored local club SPARCS events involved Colorado resulted flights much 12000 feet elevations has enjoyed QSAA fly-in Tabulated Certified Public Accounting firm Brady Ware Schoenfeld Inc results announced November 25 1998 Copies complete tabulation can obtained contacting Mary Lou Vojslavek AMA Headquarters President *Dave Brown12145 Rich Hanson5991 District Vice President *Don Krafft857 District V Vice President *Jim McNeill1819 Jim Weems343 Norm Deputy754 District IX Vice President *Russ Miller602 District VII Vice President Special Election Dave Gish1401 * incumbent February 1999 139 Loveland Colorado Big Bird Fly-In 1997 IMAA Rally Giants 1995 dad featured Model Builder magazine /2-scale de Havilland Beaver flown 10th annual London Bridge Seaplane classic Chris remarks never thought hard work gave high school nine years modeling would have rewards like After being involved AMA nine years wonderful see support flying also students seeking higher education Congratulations Christopher Teke Nathan Nathan Enders Cazenovia New York awarded Charles Hampson Grant scholarship amount $5300 1998 graduated Cazenovia High School June 1998 achieved grade point average 3876 ranked fifth class achieved recognition National Honor Society last two years school received RITIUSA Today Quality Cup Medal Bausch Lomb University Rochester Science Award also awarded New York State Regents diploma honors Nathans school activities include participation Cazenovia High School Drama Club Chamber Choir select group performed dozens recitals concerts year 9th 10th grades played Junior Varsity soccer Community activity centered church youth group activities Troop 18 Boy Scouts Both groups involved activities community services such food drives construction hiking trails stream cleanup nearby Adirondack Mountains Nathan proud having achieved rank Eagle Scout August 16 1998 Nathans father passed away two years ago following long bout cancer Since two brothers will college same time found necessary help family expenses 1995 through 1997 worked local newspaper participated peer tutoring math Since 1998 has worked 20 hours week Cazonovia Greenhouses planting weeding installing watering systems mixing soil Additionally has found time construct models several local modelers since 1996 Nathans modeling experience ranges through Almost Ready-to-Fly type models electrics hand-launched gliders sailplanes recent years has concentrated developing own designs involve scratch-building utilizing techniques such foam cutting vacuum-bagging systems composite wing construction years Nats found him competing own-design Apollo hand-launch Genie Harley Michaelis plans 144 inch wingspan carbonfiber skinned 1997 Electric Nats competed Symphony electric member Voltaires club focusing electric flight Academy pleased recognize Nathan Enders scholarship winner H William H Yarnell Westchester California received Charles H Grant Scholarship $3200 1998 currently enrolled California State University Long Beach pursuing major aeronautical engineering ultimate goal become commercial airline pilot Currently following soloing age 16 has accumulated 240 hours flight time Cessna aircraft such 150s 172s Pitts 52B William ranked first graduating class St Bernards High School Playa Del Rey achieved unweighted grade point average 3933 addition being part National Honors Society 1996 1998 received top mathematics English department awards Gold Comitatus Medal Yale Book Award Williams school community activities included tutoring group home children cultural awareness committee serving Director fundraising Rotary Interact organization latter involved organizing trips Mexico Other interests included ice skating water sports classical bass guitar restoration classic VolkswagenTs work experience included jobs automobile detailing cashier island attendant service station flight dispatcher Security Aviation located Hawthorne Municipal Airport William has modeling since age 10 became member AMA age 11 flew first RCA pattern contest placed fifth Novice District VII champion 1993 Currently time allows flies Dr Jekell Masters class also enjoys flying Radio Control helicopters well scale sport models states ultimate goal become commercial airline pilot scholarship Academy Model Aeronautics dream step closer Good luck William Elizabeth Ann Mekina Cincinnati Ohio received $1000 Tom Hutchinson scholarship award attending Ohio State University pursuing courses pre-veterinary medicine graduated Walnut Hills High School June 1998 316 grade point average Elizabeth member school marching band first chair Concert Band playing trombone also participated Stage Craft course involves learning about elements stage productions Since ninth grade played softball team 10th grader three varsity team received Scholar Athelete Award participation maintaining 37 GPA member Walnut Hills/Proctor & Gamble FIRST team designed competed robot called Eagle Other activities included Girl Scouts Latin Club serving Class Secretary Student Government notable activities Student Government committee head Adopt-A-Family program area Elizabeth has opportunity develop work ethic through several jobs have involved specialized form babysitting bussing tables restaurant Elizabeth fortunate enough find employment near-by Office Depot learned different types skills have proved valuable Since new locations Columbus OH area will attending school hopes continue working part time Elizabeths modeling experience centers around Free Flight age five watched father build compete Serious interest part developed following winning third-grade science fair award based subject Gliders Longer Wing Spans Fly Further regular local meets Midwest 1994 set AMA Junior hand-held Catapult Glider record CIA Central Indiana Aeromodelers meet went set record Senior However award special significance earning Bob Larsh Perpetual Trophy Elizabeth confesses part fun hearing boys excuses beats relates beat dad event should have heard excuses last six years has competed variety events including Nats Congratulations Elizabeth being presented Tom Hutchison award 1998 4140 Model Aviation utive Council Meeting Highlights Motions made October 24-25 1998 Executive Council Meeting Muncie IN District VII Vice President absentMOTION 9 Moved E McCollough XI second C Foreman IV accept ASDA American Scale Dogfighters Association recognized AMA Special Interest Group MOTION passed unanimously MOTION 1 Moved E McCollough XI second C Bauer VI accept 1999 Operating Budget amended MOTION passed unanimously MOTION 2 Moved B Brown III second C Bauer VI amend Operating Budget account #7104070 increase $7000 MOTION passed unanimously MOTION 3 Moved E McCollough XI second C Bauer VI accept Capital Budget MOTION passed unanimously MOTION 4 Moved C Bauer VI second R Miller IX accept Nats AAAAA event Indoor June 1-6 1999 Johnson City TN Outdoor July 9-August 5 1999 Muncie IN MOTION passed unanimously MOTION 5 Moved R Miller IX second B Brown III Total aircraft thrust shall exceed 35 lbs single engine multiple engines combined Effective immediately amends document Safety Regulations Model Aircraft Gas Turbines item 2 approved April 27 1996 MOTION passed unanimously MOTION 6 Moved C Bauer VI second C Foreman IV rescind Motion 17 November 91 EC meeting budget amount Charles H Grant Scholarship grants based amount representing 15 cents per full open paid AMA member determined using membership total preceding year Should total budgeted amount awarded given year amount shall carried over distribution next year MOTION passed unanimously MOTION 7 Moved C Bauer VI second R Miller IX budgeted amount Charles H Grant Scholarship grants based amount representing 15 cents per full adult paid AMA member less $20000 per year Membership numbers determined total preceding year Scholarship awarded will first paid out allocated fund overage paid out donations scholarship Any unused donations will carried over year next would earn interest applied current budget MOTION passed 11 yes II III IV V VI VIII IX X NAA EVP 1 no XI Moved R Hanson X second B Brown III AMA build up 10 cage sets per Safety Conimittee specifications given NMPRA distribution throughout country After further discussion motion withdrawn R Hanson MOTION 8 Moved E McCollough XI second C Foreman IV Assign Headquarters task getting design per Safety Committee specifications pylon cage system price quotes building same MOTION passed unanimously MOTION 10 Moved J McNeil V second W De Cou II allocated funds various programs will awarded first additional funding will paid out donations Any unused donations will carried over year next would eam interest applied current budget MOTION passed unanimously MOTION 11 Moved R Miller IX second J MeNeill V AMA Flying Site Assistance Fund contribute $8450 development Shawnee Mission Radio Control Clubs new flying field MOTION failed 4 yes V IX X Xl 8 no II III IV VI VIII NAA EVP MOTION 12 Moved R Hanson X second E MeCollough XI AMA Executive Council approve grant 1998 Flying Site Assistance Fund $5000 distributed Woodland-Davis Aeromodelers assist further development control line contest site include paved flight circle capable accommodating control line speed racing events MOTION failed 3 yes VI X XI 8 no II III IV VIII IX NAA EVP 1 abstain V MOTION 13 Moved C Foreman IV second E MeCollough XI AMA Executive Council attend first AMA owned IMS Show California Jan 15 16 17 reimbursed travel room meal expenses according AMA standard operating procedare funding event will Other Officer Expense Fund will individual VPs district budgets MOTION passed 9 yes II IV V VI VIII X XI NAA EVP 2 no III 1 IX MOTION 14 Moved E McCollough XI second C Foreman IV adopt following rules Canadian residents MAAC members entitled enter AMA sanctioned events except FM Team Trials involved aspects modeling USA including joining AMA clubs order Canadian resident become AMA member he/she must MAAC member well order foreign national hold AMA membership and/or enter AMA sanctioned events foreign national must member his/her own National Aeromodeling Organization sole exception person resident country has no National Aeromodeling Orgmization MOTION passed unanimously Districts II X VII absent MOTION 15 Moved E MeCollough Xl second R Miller IX award Executive Director bonus discussed MOTION passed unanimously February 1999 141 FindingPreservingMaintaining Joe Beshar Coordinator 198 Merritt Dr Oradell NJ 07649 Fax 201 261-0223 Tel 201 261-1281 Please note heading Nov issue column fax no reversed phone no listing heading column published correctly Please adjust records accordingly Sorry inconvenience Hey folks communicating please note phone no fax no have makes life much easier find much effective being service Volunteers volunteers volunteers thats what getting thats what want flying site assistance program should aware time highest priority future hobby/sport availability place fly No place fly results no aeromodeling objective address need flying site lost need recognized too late have generally kept aware everyday activities thinking looking around appropriate locations have potential becoming flying site checking ownership other details readiness future fact conceivable might find location superior what club now has Im sure effort well well recognized purpose AMA volunteer flying site assistance program specifically cultivate actively search locations network individuals striving support effort what need about getting board now flying site assistance volunteer really cant have too volunteers might say the merrier us aiming very worthwhile cause future flying RC Free Flight Indoor Control Line whatever Its simple Request registration form get involved support great hobby/sport obtain form registration drop line call copy simple volunteer registration form Its just records can keep aware important issues benefit fellow modelers finding landfill areas have great potential flying sites areas stand idle have limitations can used serve very well flying sites Take notice landfills during travels call attention fellow modelers clubs own objectives encourage sharing ideas associated flying sites amongst fields presently operation am sure operational systems initiatives structural developments being practiced would helpful others Lets share ideas send description what being done flying site can publish develop atmosphere sharing fellow modelers fact send write-up history flying field starting its formation outlining some ways stumbling blocks overcome newsletter editor am sure could very helpful task developing copy 4142 Model Aviation Executive Council Meeting Dates following dates set 1999 Executive Council meetings dates subject change January 30-3 1 1999 April 24-25 1999 July 12 1999 October 1 1999 Budget October 23 -24 1999 999- 9 Rocco Ferrario Education Committee member Imagine standing very large room holding simple model airplane having 20000 science teachers slowly walk past Whos guy toy airplane Whats guy selling Hey looks like fun As glance way theres no telling what thoughts mind course have few thoughts own Are going want what have offer Dont realize what incredible impact model aircraft can have classrooms Am really right guy help get word out Exhibiting presenting largest science teachers conference world terrifying proposition yet never has need greater concert other exciting ventures AMA has undertaken recently Education Committee has made commitment showcase model aviation nations science educators As regular presenter exhibitor National Science Teachers Association well exposed around 20000 teachers year 40000 teachers next year Frank Garcher Midwest Productsone true patriarchs aerospace educationonce proclaimed Teach Teachers Well heres chance have anything offer important model airplanes built classrooms country would help AMA Im convinced answer Yes Model aeronautics deserves place classrooms have teaching middle school science 14 years can think no better tool teaching physical science science process skills Model aviation classroom provides golden opportunity making abstract concepts understandable Modeling provides concrete real-life applications forces center gravity mathematics experimentation could teach same concepts using different activities would want plugging model aviation science course Im teaching extra concepts Im just teaching same concepts better student will succeed activity try class student deserves opportunity succeed something Modeling often chance needy kid taste success academic setting Everybody wins literally thousands science teachers out going love building airplanes students just dont know yet Teaching teachers use model aviation classrooms potentially single effective strategy showing off model airplanes largest number juniors can having science students building planes science class directly benefit AMA Well just casting handfuls grass seed asphalt makes lousy lawn merely having millions kids build Delta Dart does almost nothing AMA increase number active modelers really desirable goal academy need honestly face few points Grass doesnt grow asphalt having scores youngsters building planes context isnt much junior program Dont get wrong kids building airplanes wonderful thing greatly promotes overall tenets aerospace education general organization responsible forwarding sport model aviation job bridge gap student exposed model aviation going catch bug thousands will need out duck-hunting juniors Searching juniors Blast em bag em baste em Provide large group exposure kids possible Immediately identify really interested youngsters facilitate continued involvement through mentoring contest participation AMA membershipwhatever takes keep constantly progressing towards magical elusive Next Step groups already doing fantastic job toward end column has showcased dozens such activities yet memberships average age continues rise Medical advances notwithstanding trend can continue long National Science Teachers Association National Convention Exposition will held Boston March 25-28 1999 20000 science teachers across country scheduled converge AMA will As exhibitor conference well have two different opportunities meet teachers first contact will floor main exhibit hall well have AMAs booth staffed couple modeling educators available answer questions distribute print material second contact will teachers workshop benefits plugging model aviation curriculum workshop will advertised main conference schedule held room should fit approximately 120 teachers information workshop will read follows Workshop Title Soaring Science Model airplanes classroom will take instruction bigher level Academy Model Aeronautics joining forces educators major organizations vendors across country have assembled exciting array lesson ideas instructional materials share kids love fly Remember Icarus right idea wrong adhesive setting convince just additional 70 middle school science teachers try modeling activity students alone would translate 11000 youngsters building what would probably first airplane Unfortunately vast majority will also last lies greatest challenge club/chapter have just three new contacts month three newcomers age asking help getting involved what would tell Empowering science educators build airplanes students just great ways help plant seeds model aviation will seeds find fertile environment grow AMA will going Boston talk eager science teachers across country trip might six blocks away Some such Dick Baxter Heman Lee Tom Sanders JJ Levine Glenn Howard others already have call up AMA Headquarters information Junior Program want hear secret Youre uary 1999 143 Ian Maclaughlin Often model power plant sound discussed some controversy over whether propeller exhaust sources primarily responsible observed sound levels debate has no clear resolution because truth either may dominant important issue resolve attempt quieting No matter effective muffler may fit engine will result reduced sound level propellergenerated sound dominant sensible approach quieting seeks determine what source dominant works reduce first Because propeller-generated sound level somewhat deterministic engine source Im going break customary approach deal first Engine mufflers will dealt later after realizable gains quieting known propeller inherently necessarily acoustic source produce thrust must displace mass air cause pressure differential between face back surfaces blades pressure field steady relative blade rotates appears oscillating pressure stationary observer human auditory apparatus responds interprets fluctuating pressure disturbance sound course sound-producing mechanism responsible component usually referred thrust torque noise Other sources propeller-generated sound thickness vortex noise Thickness noise associated disturbance air mass due finite displacement blades Vortex noise arises shedding vortices trailing edges tips blades normal operating realm RC power plants thickness vortex noise components relatively less important Vortex noise broadband nature typically much lower amplitude tonal components except very low rpm Thickness noise becomes increasingly important propeller speed increases much factor tip speed below Mach 05 range interest us may have measurable effect total propeller noise relatively small blade angles used Control Line aerobatics competition fun-fly much technical literature topic propeller noise Distilled body knowledge fact consider key significance us helical tip speed important single factor correlating noise level associated propeller dynamics Any propeller will generate noise levels above tolerability threshold some tip speed exceeded propellers range sizes commonly use tolerabitity threshold defined 90 dBA 9 feet speed limit range near Mach 045 stay below tip speed limit familiar rule thumb operate product propeller diameter inches times rpm thousands limited figures less 120 rule has use years some modelers notably Control Line Stunt fliers After tip speed torque usually next significance factor correlating sound level generated propeller following estimator takes torque account including blade pitch term requires slightiy calculation estimates noise level produced propeller over range speeds rather just limit value empirically derived curve-fitting data collected using APC propellers driven modified Astro Cobalt 60 motor Other propellers tested generate higher lower levels variations observed have within 1-2 dB measured versus marked dimensions blade angles used Prop Sound LeveldBA@9fi [Diainches x rpm 1000s] hinches autioned rule thumb straight line approximation limited range curve described complex non-linear function Within range about 75 105 dBA 9 feet will predict propeller noise accuracy comparable sound level meter Outside range absurd estimates can result example note stationary propeller rpm0 will predict 48 dBA estimator misapplied range estimator can help resolve whether prop engine sources driving sound measurement Typically engine exhaust level will 2-5 dB above prop level stock muffler fitted though exceptions some values illustrate what can expected some popular RIC engines Table 1 provides performance figures Average 40 performance figures reproduced RCR Engine Tests Book kind permission R/C Report Editor Gordon Banks long-standing advocate quieter model power plants sound levels props calculated above estimator Propeller rpm Prop Level Est dBA 9 ft 9x61399792 10x41373493 9x71274689 10x61172789 10x71086588 11x51038187 12x41057790 11x61043188 11x7959287 12x5923586 12x6849685 13x5814285 14x4737783 Notice propellers turn nearly same rpm thus represent about same torque load prop lesser diameter produces lower sound level Generally lesser diameter higher pitch right approach propeller noise reduction Dont overdo propeller thrust will also drop diameter reduced Also note Average 40 turning some commonly used sport props can operate under sound level constraint 90 dBA 9 feet far propgenerated sound concerned cases aftermuffler primary muffler effective provided engine will required reduce exhaust sound level below prop Considering sound produced prop first step quieting may unconventional will shortest route quieter operation cases may indicate meeting flying sites criteria feasible some models power plants vein regular trend increasing propeller sound level engine power will become apparent after trying various propellers rpm figures above sound level estimator Models engines powerful good two-stroke 45 easily going meet sound constraint 90 dBA 9 ft being done will discussing column will quite simple selecting right prop bolting better muffler have questions comments just want discuss model airplane sound generally please contact postal address 11453 Alps Way Escondido CA 92026 E-mail ian@spawarnavymil Model Aviation ug Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Femwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 787-7454 Before begin column month would like ask special favor anyone reading column attended Old Birds Over Pennsylvania got videotape event would 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attend because Ray Ed moving Hobby shop new quarters Champion Pro kind airplane manufactured 1967 1968 Champion Aircraft Co makers Citabria would like obtain information such three view photos could help would appreciated Call 781-934-6248 DAWN PATROL WWI FLY-IN following material sent Bob Boulais also provided pictures first event held July 5 1998 Ellington Ct sponsored Northern Ct Radio Control Club joint AMA IMAA event third annual event good turnout event growing year people hear about much like event held Old Rhinebeck NY Local notables include Bill Killam Tom Kosewski Gus Deltwas Paul Savastano Bob Boulais event sponsors 1999 will held weekend following fourth July second event float fly held July 19 1998 sponsored NorthEastern Drone Society Bob Boulais CD beautiful day good turnout aircraft note Fred Tuxworth s beautiful Loehning biplane real show stopper Model Aviation tiful Davis DiW Chauncy Dance aircraft Dawn Patrol fly-in Eindecker foreground owned Ray Hinds Fred Tuxworths Loening biplane stunning work art Fred Walt Witkos usually does flying Art Davies very pretty Tiger Moth Mitsubishi A6M2-N float plane owned Ray Hinds five people attended Scale Masters Ohio District know L-R Jim Gleason RI Charlie Nelson MA Charlie received best civilian airplane trophy Lloyd Roberts ME Bill Killam NH Bill Received trophy best markings John Wood MA Al Ehrenfels Bristol Scout Looks like boys raiding candy cookies • F1 11 [ UEE1 1 New Jersey/ New YorI& Europe Wes De Cou Vice President 85 Riverside Onve Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1308 Phone 908 221-1666 Fax 908 221-9297 decou@idtnet Dave Babcock 445 Stocktorr Street Hightotown NJ 088204501 Roy Brown USAE APOENT 0MB 460 BOX 585 APO AE 09703 Roy Jsschkas 59 Livingston Street St James NY 11780 James M Lewis PO ei Ogdenburg NY 13688-0561 Bob McKay 109W Edmard St solon NJ 08830 Dave Mathewson Box 613 Camillus NY 13031 Tom Murray 31 Voorhees Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920 Marlene Nlkodem 407 Willow Street Locisyox NY 14094 Bill 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speak RCers can learn lot Free Flighters Control Line modelers works other way too Good indoor modelers generally experts trimming models information have share can used aspect hobby number years ago club belong predominately RC oriented held Indoor Peanut Scale contest during winter months rubber-powered models fairly easy quick build good fliers permission use high school gym places like town recreation centers church halls also make great flying sites models club looking something to move winter months along quicker give try might surprised much fun Indoor flying can Before forget theres couple housekeeping chores Id like take care Syracuse Thunderbirds Aero Radio Society STARS will holding annual auction again year Walts Hobby Lakeland NY date Friday January 22 1999 starts 630 PM has turned biggest winter auction area well worth attending youre looking good bargain two Theres no charge get youre selling something 10 percent commission up five dollars per item goes host club Another date mark calendars weekend March 6 & 7 1999 weekend annual ARCS/STARS Model Aircraft Forum STARS Sno Fly forum took place Central New York Model Aircraft Associations symposium its third year shaping up another good show forum consists day talks various modeling topics highly experienced modelers Last years forum included presentations Bill Griggs Art Arro Chuck Lines Dan Williams Jules Fried Mike Gosson Terry Terrenoire years line up shaping up just impressive forum runs 1000 AM until 430 PM Ramada Inn North Syracuse NY next day Sunday STARS will hold annual Sno-Fly field Phoenix NY STARS have heated pavilion guys out freezing thumbs off rest us can watch out window drinking coffee Its best both worlds everybody Keep eye out info two central New York events received interesting E-mail week may have already read about elsewhere think important enough repeat Apparently AMA member recently severely burued model fuel can exploded being opened received very severe burns requiring extensive grafling facing long recovery period metal can trying open storage over 20 years no evidence external spark ignition source other container itself According experts materials such propylene oxide nitro methane commonly used model fuels may become destabilized shock sensitive over period time Its theorized substances state change its probable change combination heat generated friction metal metal trying open container initiated explosion might want consider properly disposing fuel has stored period time metal containers Something think about new flying season begins Finally month would like tell little about central New York modeler Kurt Settembre Kurt guys club would like have ten Only modeling few short years has become better pilots club Proficient both gas powered electric models Kurt getting ready tackle RC helicopters has won trophies almost type flying event has entered won several static competitions Always first volunteer time has worked clubs Boy Scout program Try RC program local Civil Air Patrol Once year spring Kurt puts RC flight demonstration local middle school might asking yourself Whats big deal Club has members like Well thats true clubs difference Kurt 13 years old school puts demonstration attends know someone like Kurt drop Wes note give him credit deserve hobby needs Kurts field Dave Mathewson AVP February 1999 147 Associate Vice Presidents 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 Hi] iIhEIIIe]bE 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 Barhee ssei Calgary CoaO Colonrbas OH 43229-2008 614 891-1643 David H Ellis 5261 OeWiO Road Cross Lanes WV 2631 3-1209 304 776-1456 Nelson Gould 1944 Idaho Street Allentown PA 181 03-8516 610 797-6597 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drne New Stanton PA 15672-9449 412 925-3266 Donald Klopp 637 HarrrOon Coon Trappe PA 19426-2256 610 409-0129 Frank Noil 6042 NOrwell Drive Dayton OH 45449 937 435-9232 Matthew Tarowekl P43 600 294 Dogwood Drrne Drums PA 18222 717 766-0661 Joseph 5 Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drioe PO 600 89t Moanree OH 43837-3062 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Anenne FnOy Fort PA 16704 Plrone 717 287-6970 VALLEY FORGE SIGNAL SEEKERS following interesting excerpt Hear Yer official newsletter Valley Forge Signal Seekers Columbus Day field just another good flying day Several fliers few spectators enjoying weather Sometime before noon man young son approached Dave West asked few questions Dave flown big Corsair gentleman seemed interested Dave answered questions made comment stranger sure took like Donny Osmond man replied am Donny Osmond Dave smiled shook Donnys hand yes Donny Osmond Seems Marie appeared QVC West Chester son went ride Valley Forge As passed field Route 252 decided stop see cars parked near field Earlier Warren Barrick seen black limousine drive up two people get out Unfortunately no field camera Except Donny son posed Dave someone took picture Donnys camera After brief conversation us son got limo drove off local excitement Columbus Day Walter Pierzchala provided following pictures Valley Forge activity John Bragitikos J-3 Cub NORTHEAST PHILADELPHIA RADIO CONTROL CLUB Another very active club northeast Philadelphia Northeast Philadelphia Radio Control Club exemplary work unfortunate children very noteworthy following pictures exemplify effort instructors club took act road traveled over four hours donated bus Lake Como Pennsylvania hopes bringing some joy lives seriously ill children Special thanks should made NEPRCCs president Adam Smith Jr last five years has given week year volunteer counselor camp Bob Kolmetzky NEPRCC chief flight instructor flying children Schriners Hospital crippled children Adam Smith Jr help Ken Kneringer flying campers Ronald McDonald camp DELAWARE VALLEY RADIO CONTROL CLUB Another very active Philadelphia area club Delaware Valley Radio Control Club sponsor numerous activities throughout year Highlights end year picnic provided Tom Hooke Rick Meyer Tom Hooke Rich Mazurek prepare day flying Rick Meyer created beautiful Goldberg Sukhoi MURRYSYILLE AREA SAILPLANE SOCIETY Neil Rossi president Murrysville Area Sailplane Society proudly presented picture clubs youngest member Johnny Dubich Jr help father other club members Johnny has flying since last June Gentle Lady appears envy modeler Johnny Dubich Jr beautiful Gentle Lady WINTER CLUB PROGRAM Does club need interesting program winter meeting contact local Associate Vice President can provide insight current happenings Academy Model Aviation Hicks Morrisey Bravo Joseph Pennock Flying Tube U If- U1 L U LU I is] t Associate Vice Presidents George Abbott 8712 Westlake Court Raleigh NC 27613 Home Phone 919 848-6719 E-Mail GAbbott462@aolcom Robert E Babura 117 Otis Dr Severn MD 21144-1130 Home Phone 410 969-9356 E-Mail bbebure@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 moultons@mindspringcom Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Ave Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Home Phone 540 943-1684 E-Mail flyrrs@cfwcom John Stare 826 Marl Pit Rd Middletown DE 19709 Home Phone 302 376-7154 E-Mail 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 month getting information together District IV Column realized get very little info pictures control line free flight soaring communities about guys lets hear see what going aspects great hobby SOUTHWEST AREA PARK R/C MODEL AIRPLANE CLUB May 29th thru 31st SWAP Modelers held its third annual TOC Maryland needed take quick glance down row tarps pop up tents lining pit area realize contestants showed up meant business would no shortage fun excitement photo shows 1st place winner Andy Kane sunglasses Larry Hilyer holding Lanier Lazer kit photo Andy Finizio s airplane greasing perfect landing during 3rd round flight Andy 2nd place winner TOC photo club president Doc Blum looking Art Vail Jr helps train fledgling pilot buddy box STATES VILLE MODEL FLYERS RIC CLUB Received following information Ben Crouch AMA Leader Member Statesville Model Flyers Statesville Model Flyers RIC Club held fly-in Aug 22nd Allison woods northern Iredell County NC event sanctioned AMA IMAA Originally fly-in scheduled held clubs Bill Davidson field located relatively densely populated area As may remember talked Spring about noise complaint neighbor Action taken under leadership president Dr Ronald Milan has resolved problem wishing take chance noise big birds participate Aug 22nd fly-in search made another place Again thanks president new site found made available us owner Mr Thomas Allison Statesville Mr Allison has 3700 foot private airstrip located property known Allison Woods Mr Allison very cooperative mowed entire runway day before fly-in made tables trash containers bags available us Mr Allison B-17 pilot during World War II following photo left right club president Dr Ronald Milan Mr Thomas Allison summer club has demonstrated club active members can overcome serious noise problem save its flying field look forward great radio control model flying GEORGE ROHRBAUGH photo below George Rohrbaugh Manteo NC posing latest quarter scale scratch built copy 1903 Wright Flyer will display North Carolina State Fair Raleigh North Carolina Thats month am off Muncie October Council Meeting Go take kid flying uary 1999 149 Model viation Suggestion Line Have suggestion about magazine Let us know Model Aviation Suggestion Line phone 765 288-4899 extension 223 Alabama / Florida / Georgia / Mississippi / Puerto Rico / South Carolina / Tennessee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Phone 12051 322-2127 FAX 205 22-2654 E-mail jemcneill@junocom WEB-PAGE http//wwwscottnetlama Associate Vice Presidents Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32614 Wiihelmina Chihasz 2626 Arbor Place Knoxville TN 37617 John G Cooper 4768 Cloater Cove Memphis TN 36116 James Alvis 5426 Melwood Onve Jacknon MS 35211 Michael Gregory 305 Rockmont Rd Greenville SC 29615 Wiiiiam T Haywood 4 Robin Circle Foley AL 36535 Karl Hansel 363 Briarwood #42 Meridian MS 39305 Louise izzo 296 Hantridge Way Winteraprisgo FL 32708 Richard Jackson 2118 Thomlee Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Chris Joiner P0 Boo 4469 Columbus GA 31604-0469 Dr John MartIn 2160 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Tore Morris 327 Paeblo Pays Anniston AL 36206 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyma GA 30082 Melvin Sires 761 Boardman Rd Aikan SC 29603 Frank Tiano 15300 Estancia Lane Weal Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Duzer 3604 N River Rd Gainesville GA 30506 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manayester TN 37355 Joseph Micalizzi HC 866 Boa 10397 Fajardo Puerto Rico 00736 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fields 163W Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32148 Phone 19041 684-2517 RC Contest Coordinator Kenneth Blackwell 207 W Sasdcreek Rd Enterprise AL 36330 Phone 334 347-4721 Display Coordinator Russell Mobely 5636 Woodvalley Rd NE Thomson GA 30824 Phone 17061 597-9783 Computer Science Technology Expert Tom Rhodes 9 New York Blvd Beverly Hills FL 34465 Phone 352 527-0674 352 795-2362 know have waiting breathlessly learn fate little running frightened children last month Well werent frightened running candy Candy Math Kevin Miller pictured above cleverly flew over field dropped candy little kids part West Alabama Aero-Modelers entertain everybody important fly-ins held annually Sokol Park Field Tuscaloosa Joe Robinson Club President City Engineer real surprise ha kids? just Council Meeting Let tell voted what motion made increase Property Acquisition Committee budget $7000 1999 voted YES Sounded feasible Passed Motion made accept Capital Budget voted YES Looked OK Passed Motion made accept Nats AAAAA event Indoor June 1-6 1999 Johnson City TN Outdoor July 9*August 5 1999 Muncie IN voted YES Passed Motion made total aircraft thrust shall exceed 35 lbs single multiple engines combined Effective immediately voted YES Passed Motion rescind Nov 91 EC meeting motion budget CH Grant Scholarships based l5 per Open AMA member using membership preceding year awarded carried over next year voted YES rescind Passed Motion made replace above motion following budgeted amount CH Grant Scholarship grants based 15 per adult member less $20000/yr Any unused carry over voted YES Passed Motion made assign Hdqrs get design pylon cage system price quotes voted YES Passed Motion made accept American Scale Dogfighters Assn Special Interest Group voted YES Passed Motion ailocated funds various programs awarded first Additional funding paid donations Unused donations carried over voted YES Passed Motion made Dist IX VP AMA flying Site Assistance Fund contribute $8450 Shawnee Mission RC Clubs new flying field voted YES Motion failed Motion Dist X VP flying Site Assistance $5000 help develop CL site ABSTAINED Motion failed Motion pay travel Council members attend Jan IMS Show Pasadena other officer expense fund voted YES Passed Motion made adopt following rules Canadian residents MAAC members entitled enter AMA sanctioned events except FAI Team Trials involved aspects modeling USA including joining AMA clubs order Canadian resident become AMA member he/she must MAAC member well order foreign national hold AMA membership and/or enter AMA sanctioned events foreign national must member his/her own National Aeromodeling Organization sole exception person resident country has no National Aeromodeling Organization voted YES Passed Motion made give Exec Director bonus voted overwhelmingly YES Passed Youre going believe what Rich Herrtnan has doing modelers Pensacola ordered either K-Mart Toys-R-Us buy $4 foam gliders allows put l/2A engine radio stuff flying field Fun-fly little $4 airplanes actually fly peachy Rich confided next Fun-fly members renowned NorthWest florida Modelers Incorporated will expected bring Mud Ducks ugly airplanes Pictured above L-R front Glen Larber Lew Sabree Rich Herrman himself rear Dick Ashman Nick Neville Lance Ropke Bob Reagan look pretty happy think Rich knows what hes doing Currently computer busted Im going buy new til see get reelected Meanwhile need books have emergency first aid Rob ts Rules Order call write Ill mail both 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L R Red Nelson President Paducah Aeromodelers Danny Orazine County Judge Executive VP Mr Hovecamp local official Jerry Smith club member six time US Fun Fly Champion Next have opening day under new sunshade Allen Brickhaus took pictures CANNONSBURG KY Club #1425 TnState-Model-Flyers hosted 116 sixth graders Chesapeake Middle School day field Over 80 students some buddy-box time Student shown paper balsa gliders rockets demonstrations RIC flying parachute drops fly bys well organized day kept students busy fun club would like know handled 116 students drop us line Tn-State-Modelflyers 6128 Gideon Rd Huntington WV 25705-2241 Neil Gibbons club president supplied pictures information ure has students observing parachute drop Next group returning after retrieving rocket Glen Nad Todd Childers assist student buddy-box Joe Schweitzers plane made quite hit students February 1999 151 Indiana Kentucky / 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 @netinsnet 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 D Lazar 435 Hubbell St Marshall WI 53559-9409 Andy Lowe 9557 Crosley Redford MI 48239 Tel 313 534-6650 E-mail andyd7 @ electrodynamcom Bill Millar 712 Grand Ave Petoskey Ml 49770 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindatrom MN 55045 Mike Zingery 6496 5 Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Al Schwartz 2787 Fernwood Roseville MN 55113 Ph 612633-2286 East Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Ph 810486-4800 Before going good stuff couple announcements need made 1 Please note new E-mail address fax number 2 Jean Lasik has retired has replaced Andy Lowe biography follows Started aeromodeling 1967 Competed forms CL Got RC 1969 Resides 9557 Crosley Redford Mi 48239 can call him home 313 5346650 Mon-Thur 7 pm-l0 pm have figured out yet also Andy Lowe Electro Dynamics Inc anyone wants know about Andy call CL Mosquito 74 span retracts RC fuel shutoff powered two modified OS 4OLAs Built Keith Sandbcrg Rockford MN 4 Sodhusters held first Annual Cub Fly Club field located just east St Paul MN plan again next year Thanks Jack Soebbing picture following pictures flying Electrons ninth annual charity fly-in Airfest 98 years recipient portion proceeds Troop 110 Boy Scouts America Menomonee Falls WI Scouts built flew own trainer Club President Paul Daniel Scouts plane Tim Roliff Electrons member scout Kenny Gall introducing some youngsters RC flying Midwest RC Society held Annual Big Bird fly-in Sept 5th 1998 Northville MI field located just northwest Detroit Thirty-one pilots made 69 flights no problems except two broken props Highlights show demos George Thomas Burton Eisenberg IMAA-legal turbine-powered F-iS Eagles trailing air show smoke weather wonderful hospitality great everybody super time View pits Andy Pesonens now-famous A6M2 Zero foreground flightline Jim Laphams awesome Black Widow startup area Mr Golden Voice Bob Wroblewski Bob announces events Southeast Michigan OK now youre done reading get back building upcoming flying season Bye Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents Now good stuff Arkansas / Louisiana New Mesico / Oklahoma Texas Sandy Frank Vice President 105 N Brazos St Weatherford TX 76086-3207 Phone/Fax 817 599-7131 E-mail sfrank6g@airmailnet wwwAMA-Dist-8org 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 126- SE 35 Oklahoma City OK 73129 405 634-5331 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 4611 Gooch Dr Little Rock AR 72212 501 868-2604 Charles Stevens 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 713 473-4995 John Valls 2502 Montgomery Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 512 723-9018 Ward Walls 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 May peace holiday season yours during time throughout new year May 1999 bring light winds smooth landings Paying back modeling hobbyall us have time limitations placed upon modeling activitiesbut please spend some time give back hobbyvery few learn skills modeling flying alone Most us mentors instructors get us through beginning stages Take some time go out way help beginner give someone modeling/flying lessons both student will richly rewarded Normally mention names involved unique special projectsthis time embarrass anyone will refrain naming names have told project undertaken retail hobby store owner lives AMA District VIIIthis person very active modeling competitor travels throughout country competing also very busy retail store once week pays back modeling/hobby/sport aging society general also modeling community growing number accomplished modelers entering golden years retirement some individuals ability handle models reliably take off land youthful skill aging process has lessened some ability drive model flying field beyond current capability unnamed retail hobby store owner has taken upon himself has taken time out busy life assist senior citizen modelers continue enjoy thrill flying models provides transportation necessary bring senior citizen modelers field arranges himself others provide assistance youthful hands needed allow accomplished modelers continue enjoy aircraft modeling flying myself modeling community would like say Thank know possibly others will follow lead begin similar projects within locale Possibly some time future yet unborn modeler will assist some us enjoy declining years continue experience fulfillment flying models Giving back hobby gives receive give also AMA glue bonds modelers together! Another tireless volunteer modeling within AMA District VIII Mr John D Locke modeling librarian five state region maintains dozens VHS tapes available no charge AMA chartered clubs use programs available basis individual members Contact him 4015 Rio Grande Texarkana Texas 75503 wwwAMA-Dist-8org information about program Another program being undertaken within AMA District VIII nearing completion production free introductory VHS tape pre beginner model building flying tape will answer questions presented person knows absolutely nothing about model building flyingit will copyrighted will available AMA chartered clubs individual members retail hobby stores would agree make available additional copies anyone everyone would benefit such information tape 3 Y2 hour segments tape will answer questions usually raised individual comes active model flying field retail hobby store states am interested what takes go about beginning model aircraft flyingtell what need know tape filmed national modeling center Muncie IN Weatherford Texas additional information master copy pre-beginners informational tape please contact above address Flying Fun & FellowshipSandy Frank uary 1999 153 Krystal King Arkadeiphia Arkansas age 12 displays hardware earned 1998 national Championships parents Mr Mrs Larry King act mechanics crew family team An ingenious model stand work surface seen glider events 1998 National meet threedimensional interlocking puzzle stores flat transportingslight tension between sides legs lets top grasp neither screws pinning Variations could designed almost model Aeromodelers creative group Passing next generation two picture says submitted memberthe names have lost shuffle essence what says universal Associate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Troy Lapp 1609 Main St Williston ND 58801 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 571 03-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Mike Weidner 6535 Foxdale Circle Colorado Springs CO 80919-1788 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News Colorado 5th Annual Big Bird Festival hosted LOVE-AIR RIC Club Loveland Colorado over weekend August 15th 16th 1998 inaugural festival held new Drake Field field has 600 x 50 paved runway taxi ways pit area shelter protective fences large parking lot allowed us hold largest event have date say 1998 Big Bird Festival success understatement Though event held over Saturday Sunday RVs start show up Wednesday Saturday RVs campers trailers lined up over quarter mile along flight line time event concluded 94 registered pilots 6 states brought 156 registered aircraft great weekend flying knows other aircraft stowed away vehicles flown intent Big Bird Festival get pilots together like fly large aircraft eat tons food win raffle prizes enjoy others company go home tired great experience event AMA sanctioned registered aircraft must meet IMAA size minimums pass safety inspection As can see everyone brought hangar full aircraft descriptions saw models WWI WWII Golden Age sport well latest acrobatic aircraft flight line busy through event up six pilots air time Frequency control maintained transmitter impound channels monitored scanner flight line controlled air bosses responsible starting area take-offs landings aircraft pilots did great job providing safe environment fly pilot required have spotter helped flight estimated over 400 flights flown two-day period Other flying camaraderie what else brings pilots event help hobby suppliers other contributors able year give away door prizes eight kits numerous accessories ground support items also able raffle off four kits pilots kits IMAA size legal conclusion flying Sunday held raffle Ready-To-Fly IMAA legal Senior Kadet aircraft scratch built event Jack Quinn came complete 05 91 4-stroke engine Futaba 6 channel Skysport radio Quinn Kadet won Kay McConnell raffle creates lot excitement both pilots spectators prize everybody wants win Bill Hemple pit crew owners Aeroworks year special opportunity club provide additional excitement pilots spectators Bill Hempel 1997 IMAC champion provided noontime air shows Aeroworks 36% Edge 540 Bill wowed everyone performances wasnt enough Bill flew trimmed other pilots planes showed set planes up 3-D maneuvers answered tons questions end show let other pilots try hand flying 540 great job classy man hope have him back some time future event Before after official flying times open flying Pat Tritle Albuquerque showed us fly micro electrics Skylane fly multiengine electrics 4 engine B17 Don Lorentzen Thornton CO put show night flying lights plane would flash various sequences flew Kay McConnell new Quinn Kadet stands Jack Quinn builder Lloyd McConnell events CD year fortunate have great coverage event local newspapers TV articles shows helped promote event bring out local spectators really enjoyed action great thanks goes out pilots attended event year hope enjoyed Thanks also club members sponsors make event possible special thanks Bill Hempel showed us really done Come join us next year 6th annual event will held weekend August 21-22 1999 Plans under way make bigger enjoyable event Transmitter impound area 154 Model Aviation part pit area Lloyd McConnell CD ciate Vice Presidents Iki 11 LI U 1 q js t Arizona / California / Guam Hawaii / Nevada Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone/Fax 602 728-9400 E-mail nchh@primenetcom http/twwwana-1 Ocorn/ama Darwin Barrie Scottadale Arizona 602 946-8955 Don Goeschl Lancaster California 805 940-6066 Darlene Frederick Santa Rosa California 707 525-8815 Marc Karpowich Logan Utah 801 752-3639 Dave Pinjuv Las Vegas Nevada 702 656-1772 Al Williamson Chula Vista California 619 427-4039 Frequency Coordinators Eloy Marez Santa Ana California 714 540-4935 See last montha column additional AVPs Coordinators Palomar RIC Flyers host first annual Top Dawg Scale Fly-in September 271998 Pictured clubs innovative Aircraft Recovery Vehicle ARV Donated club Jack Read family refurbished Jack Buck Faure 3-wheeler luckily saw little action during Top Dawg event scale contest came off hitch mother nature cooperated Saturday storm cleared through just time leave great flying weather Sundays event Located approximately 30 miles north San Diego off Interstate 15 Palomar R/C Flyers gorgeous flying site presents terrific aeromodeling site modelers northern San Diego County Buck Faure oversaw flight line Palomar RIC Flyers Scale Fly-in Thanks Buck dedicated flight line crew scale event ran smooth silk Dick Skoglund Lancaster Ca prepares Fat Albert replica Blue Angels C130 support plane Palomar RIC Flyers Scale Contest Fly-in Dick well know making just about anything out Sig Cadet Senior kit amazing C-130 just example Dicks adeptness unique building technique Dicks C-130 Hercules won Peoples Choice Dick came home over $700 winnings Bob Lang president Palomar RC Flyers did honors provided playby play Top Dawg participants put aircraft through paces Bob has provided energy enthusiasm club personally demonstrates dedication commitment leadership can lay ground work very successful progressive modeling organization Aeromodeling viable nationally recognized recreational/educational outlet adults families youth image aeromodeling presents community viewed too often viewed nothing grown men playing toy airplanes former would bet club other clubs area highly involved playing positive participative role community neighbors government officials landowners view activity merely boys toys terrific opportunity demonstrate skill craftsmanship vocational enrichments great hobby well its social societal benefits national level important seek seize opportunities present benefits model aviation align hobby other recognized recreational technical educational activities public relations efforts should focus educating national leadership general public societal vocational benefits hobby should profile events activities highlight technical skills craftsmanship workmanship aspects hobby well highlighting events compelling spectator appeal Equally important profiling partnerships national regional local entities modeling activities present positive participative contribution community local level need continue work within communities demonstrate tremendous social contributions offered model aviation Whether club officer individual modeling enthusiast would ask take personal challenge presenting aeromodeling viable recreational/educational outlet adults families youth Together everyones individual effort can dispel misperception boys toys mindset Till next time . Keep em safe Keep emflyn ember 271998 Black Sheep Exhibition Squadron San Fernando Valley hosted 112 Fun Fly aimed helping kids learn fly clinic designed needing help getting keeping infamous Cox 049 engines running above photo very successful fun fly provided Fred Cronenwett Canoga Park Ca Freds Black Widow Brodak Cessna Airmaster worked just fine flew great Tony Naccarato Burbank Ca assists young Fiona Austin Long Beach keeping 1/2 model air Fiona kids learned fly Black Sheeps 1998 1/2 Fun Fly February 1999 155 Alaska / Idaho Montana / Oregon Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 97213-0090 503 234-4439 EMAIL vpxi@pacifiercom Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 26405 SE 160th St Issaqush WA 98027 Al Culver Boa 56 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkinson 319 Yellowstone Billings MT 59101 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Reeves Lippincott 4400 Gray Wolf 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 Seser 781 Lillnoet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Sadly weve lost couple long time modelers District Stan King very dedicated modeler tireless supporter modeling lost East Delta Park flying field Portland Stan went crusade lasted decade trying find wrest public flying site out various political subdivisions make up Portland OR area worked him partly successful did have nice site until needs commerce moved us out looking others paper fully successful end use St Johns Landfill site would nice ever SJL closes have Stan King Memorial Flying Site Sadly wonderful modeler instructor devoted friend lost valiant fight against cancer Further north Mount Rainier club has lost its founders Ken Crawford us knew quiet talented gentle giant modeler person Bill Bender MRRCS Newsletter editor remembered Ken spent hours helping newcomers learn fly including Bill himself Ken EXPO regulars doing prep clean-up helping out ever needed About 20 years ago took fledgling AMA VP under wing friendship flourished will always cherish memories Kens big smile warm greetings Last spring AVP Reeves Lippincott sent some pictures new digs shows new house part new runway events year done Alaska Radio Control Society annual Pilot Year Award 1997 non other Reeves Lippincott Its interesting note 2nd place 13 year-old Jason Fuller Bob Stephens r presents Reeves ARCS Pilot Year Award Ed Rhodes Prez Benton Co RIC Club wrote BCRCC asked Newberg Boat Club half time entertainment during 50th anniversary boat racing such success theyve asked entertain again 1999 Brian Unwin right Ed Rhodes middle Tom Leach left eight years BARONS club Spokane have hosted Lilac City Fan Fly Deer Park field According Darrel Stebbins Editor Monocle newsletter year 25 pilots 40 planes event Pilots Washington Oregon Montana Idaho California British Columbia enjoyed event promised spread word about exciting event come back next year Ted Ballin writes Thanks kind words about Bat Sheet Sep 1998 MA An important correction necessary however ideas writing editing work design computerization coloring work Strat-O-Bats VP Dick Anderson Could mention next column Sure Sorry Dick John Crosetto Free Flight CB member recuperating heart valve replacement John road recovery excellent news Ron McBurnett took second FAI FF trials will represent US World FF event Israel 1999 Ron used model throughout trials lost few seconds 7 mm flyoff Congratulations Ron FFers note Al Grell found small pocket watch chain field Indoor enthusiasts will have dates fly Albany Dec 6 Jan 10 Jan 24 Feb 28 April 24-25 two day extravaganza indoor building Flying Symposium Information Bob Stalick 541-928-8101 Model Aviation ious Jet models display Michael Chan Sus beautiful F-80 beautiful F-14
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A Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 View HQ See Page 168 AVLA/Charles H Grant Scholarships year Academy Model Aeronautics awards Charles Hampson Grant Scholarships deserving high school seniors will pursing continuing academic program accredited college university 1998 over 40 applications received processed five-person selection committee applicant screened ranked using various criteria include such things grade point average test results school community activities aeromodeling activities etc addition Grant Scholarship program specialized funds available include yearly donation provided Weak Signals Club funds scholarship result activities occur its annual model expo held spring Toledo Ohio 1998 direction sum $3500 awarded top winner addition amount provided CH Grant funds third scholarship awarded funds Christopher L Teke Silverthome California received Charles Hampson Grant scholarship amount $6100 1998 Additionally awarded Weak Signals scholarship $3500 Chris currently attending University Colorado Boulder Colorado pursuing degree civil engineering participating Air Force ROTC program will serving branch following graduation Chris graduated Summit High School May 1998 achieved weighted grade point average 402 overall academic average 9804% four years ranked third graduating class academic prowess resulted being recognized National Honor Society three years well Spanish Honor Roll provided Sig Manufacturing Inc Montezuma Iowa award based need modeling activity 1998 sum awarded $2000 Funds still currently available Tom Hutchinson grant award designated given individual exhibits highest level Free Right modeling activity 1998 award amount $1000 funds CH Grant awards generated through general funds using specific formula based Academy memberships donations memorials designated specific purpose other awards represent specific donations individuals organizations Applications information scholarships information regarding donations programs may obtained contacting AMA Headquarters extension 201 deadline applications 1999 awards April 30 1999 same period Chris also served high school peer counselor Other honors include Superintendents Honor Roll Geometry top student award Estudiante Del Mes Spanish award advance math awards Christophers school activities included number interest areas played clarinet band second chair certified American Red Cross Lifeguard serving high school camp counselor served school football swim snowboard teams Community service interests included participation Summit County Rugby team Ski Light Foundation Lady Peace Church Scuba diving program building houses nesting ducks Colorado Division Wildlife Chris has member AIvIA since 1990 Concentrating Radio Control has flown models floats skids wheels has participated 11 fly-in events sponsored local club SPARCS events involved Colorado resulted flights much 12000 feet elevations has enjoyed QSAA fly-in Tabulated Certified Public Accounting firm Brady Ware Schoenfeld Inc results announced November 25 1998 Copies complete tabulation can obtained contacting Mary Lou Vojslavek AMA Headquarters President *Dave Brown12145 Rich Hanson5991 District Vice President *Don Krafft857 District V Vice President *Jim McNeill1819 Jim Weems343 Norm Deputy754 District IX Vice President *Russ Miller602 District VII Vice President Special Election Dave Gish1401 * incumbent February 1999 139 Loveland Colorado Big Bird Fly-In 1997 IMAA Rally Giants 1995 dad featured Model Builder magazine /2-scale de Havilland Beaver flown 10th annual London Bridge Seaplane classic Chris remarks never thought hard work gave high school nine years modeling would have rewards like After being involved AMA nine years wonderful see support flying also students seeking higher education Congratulations Christopher Teke Nathan Nathan Enders Cazenovia New York awarded Charles Hampson Grant scholarship amount $5300 1998 graduated Cazenovia High School June 1998 achieved grade point average 3876 ranked fifth class achieved recognition National Honor Society last two years school received RITIUSA Today Quality Cup Medal Bausch Lomb University Rochester Science Award also awarded New York State Regents diploma honors Nathans school activities include participation Cazenovia High School Drama Club Chamber Choir select group performed dozens recitals concerts year 9th 10th grades played Junior Varsity soccer Community activity centered church youth group activities Troop 18 Boy Scouts Both groups involved activities community services such food drives construction hiking trails stream cleanup nearby Adirondack Mountains Nathan proud having achieved rank Eagle Scout August 16 1998 Nathans father passed away two years ago following long bout cancer Since two brothers will college same time found necessary help family expenses 1995 through 1997 worked local newspaper participated peer tutoring math Since 1998 has worked 20 hours week Cazonovia Greenhouses planting weeding installing watering systems mixing soil Additionally has found time construct models several local modelers since 1996 Nathans modeling experience ranges through Almost Ready-to-Fly type models electrics hand-launched gliders sailplanes recent years has concentrated developing own designs involve scratch-building utilizing techniques such foam cutting vacuum-bagging systems composite wing construction years Nats found him competing own-design Apollo hand-launch Genie Harley Michaelis plans 144 inch wingspan carbonfiber skinned 1997 Electric Nats competed Symphony electric member Voltaires club focusing electric flight Academy pleased recognize Nathan Enders scholarship winner H William H Yarnell Westchester California received Charles H Grant Scholarship $3200 1998 currently enrolled California State University Long Beach pursuing major aeronautical engineering ultimate goal become commercial airline pilot Currently following soloing age 16 has accumulated 240 hours flight time Cessna aircraft such 150s 172s Pitts 52B William ranked first graduating class St Bernards High School Playa Del Rey achieved unweighted grade point average 3933 addition being part National Honors Society 1996 1998 received top mathematics English department awards Gold Comitatus Medal Yale Book Award Williams school community activities included tutoring group home children cultural awareness committee serving Director fundraising Rotary Interact organization latter involved organizing trips Mexico Other interests included ice skating water sports classical bass guitar restoration classic VolkswagenTs work experience included jobs automobile detailing cashier island attendant service station flight dispatcher Security Aviation located Hawthorne Municipal Airport William has modeling since age 10 became member AMA age 11 flew first RCA pattern contest placed fifth Novice District VII champion 1993 Currently time allows flies Dr Jekell Masters class also enjoys flying Radio Control helicopters well scale sport models states ultimate goal become commercial airline pilot scholarship Academy Model Aeronautics dream step closer Good luck William Elizabeth Ann Mekina Cincinnati Ohio received $1000 Tom Hutchinson scholarship award attending Ohio State University pursuing courses pre-veterinary medicine graduated Walnut Hills High School June 1998 316 grade point average Elizabeth member school marching band first chair Concert Band playing trombone also participated Stage Craft course involves learning about elements stage productions Since ninth grade played softball team 10th grader three varsity team received Scholar Athelete Award participation maintaining 37 GPA member Walnut Hills/Proctor & Gamble FIRST team designed competed robot called Eagle Other activities included Girl Scouts Latin Club serving Class Secretary Student Government notable activities Student Government committee head Adopt-A-Family program area Elizabeth has opportunity develop work ethic through several jobs have involved specialized form babysitting bussing tables restaurant Elizabeth fortunate enough find employment near-by Office Depot learned different types skills have proved valuable Since new locations Columbus OH area will attending school hopes continue working part time Elizabeths modeling experience centers around Free Flight age five watched father build compete Serious interest part developed following winning third-grade science fair award based subject Gliders Longer Wing Spans Fly Further regular local meets Midwest 1994 set AMA Junior hand-held Catapult Glider record CIA Central Indiana Aeromodelers meet went set record Senior However award special significance earning Bob Larsh Perpetual Trophy Elizabeth confesses part fun hearing boys excuses beats relates beat dad event should have heard excuses last six years has competed variety events including Nats Congratulations Elizabeth being presented Tom Hutchison award 1998 4140 Model Aviation utive Council Meeting Highlights Motions made October 24-25 1998 Executive Council Meeting Muncie IN District VII Vice President absentMOTION 9 Moved E McCollough XI second C Foreman IV accept ASDA American Scale Dogfighters Association recognized AMA Special Interest Group MOTION passed unanimously MOTION 1 Moved E McCollough XI second C Bauer VI accept 1999 Operating Budget amended MOTION passed unanimously MOTION 2 Moved B Brown III second C Bauer VI amend Operating Budget account #7104070 increase $7000 MOTION passed unanimously MOTION 3 Moved E McCollough XI second C Bauer VI accept Capital Budget MOTION passed unanimously MOTION 4 Moved C Bauer VI second R Miller IX accept Nats AAAAA event Indoor June 1-6 1999 Johnson City TN Outdoor July 9-August 5 1999 Muncie IN MOTION passed unanimously MOTION 5 Moved R Miller IX second B Brown III Total aircraft thrust shall exceed 35 lbs single engine multiple engines combined Effective immediately amends document Safety Regulations Model Aircraft Gas Turbines item 2 approved April 27 1996 MOTION passed unanimously MOTION 6 Moved C Bauer VI second C Foreman IV rescind Motion 17 November 91 EC meeting budget amount Charles H Grant Scholarship grants based amount representing 15 cents per full open paid AMA member determined using membership total preceding year Should total budgeted amount awarded given year amount shall carried over distribution next year MOTION passed unanimously MOTION 7 Moved C Bauer VI second R Miller IX budgeted amount Charles H Grant Scholarship grants based amount representing 15 cents per full adult paid AMA member less $20000 per year Membership numbers determined total preceding year Scholarship awarded will first paid out allocated fund overage paid out donations scholarship Any unused donations will carried over year next would earn interest applied current budget MOTION passed 11 yes II III IV V VI VIII IX X NAA EVP 1 no XI Moved R Hanson X second B Brown III AMA build up 10 cage sets per Safety Conimittee specifications given NMPRA distribution throughout country After further discussion motion withdrawn R Hanson MOTION 8 Moved E McCollough XI second C Foreman IV Assign Headquarters task getting design per Safety Committee specifications pylon cage system price quotes building same MOTION passed unanimously MOTION 10 Moved J McNeil V second W De Cou II allocated funds various programs will awarded first additional funding will paid out donations Any unused donations will carried over year next would eam interest applied current budget MOTION passed unanimously MOTION 11 Moved R Miller IX second J MeNeill V AMA Flying Site Assistance Fund contribute $8450 development Shawnee Mission Radio Control Clubs new flying field MOTION failed 4 yes V IX X Xl 8 no II III IV VI VIII NAA EVP MOTION 12 Moved R Hanson X second E MeCollough XI AMA Executive Council approve grant 1998 Flying Site Assistance Fund $5000 distributed Woodland-Davis Aeromodelers assist further development control line contest site include paved flight circle capable accommodating control line speed racing events MOTION failed 3 yes VI X XI 8 no II III IV VIII IX NAA EVP 1 abstain V MOTION 13 Moved C Foreman IV second E MeCollough XI AMA Executive Council attend first AMA owned IMS Show California Jan 15 16 17 reimbursed travel room meal expenses according AMA standard operating procedare funding event will Other Officer Expense Fund will individual VPs district budgets MOTION passed 9 yes II IV V VI VIII X XI NAA EVP 2 no III 1 IX MOTION 14 Moved E McCollough XI second C Foreman IV adopt following rules Canadian residents MAAC members entitled enter AMA sanctioned events except FM Team Trials involved aspects modeling USA including joining AMA clubs order Canadian resident become AMA member he/she must MAAC member well order foreign national hold AMA membership and/or enter AMA sanctioned events foreign national must member his/her own National Aeromodeling Organization sole exception person resident country has no National Aeromodeling Orgmization MOTION passed unanimously Districts II X VII absent MOTION 15 Moved E MeCollough Xl second R Miller IX award Executive Director bonus discussed MOTION passed unanimously February 1999 141 FindingPreservingMaintaining Joe Beshar Coordinator 198 Merritt Dr Oradell NJ 07649 Fax 201 261-0223 Tel 201 261-1281 Please note heading Nov issue column fax no reversed phone no listing heading column published correctly Please adjust records accordingly Sorry inconvenience Hey folks communicating please note phone no fax no have makes life much easier find much effective being service Volunteers volunteers volunteers thats what getting thats what want flying site assistance program should aware time highest priority future hobby/sport availability place fly No place fly results no aeromodeling objective address need flying site lost need recognized too late have generally kept aware everyday activities thinking looking around appropriate locations have potential becoming flying site checking ownership other details readiness future fact conceivable might find location superior what club now has Im sure effort well well recognized purpose AMA volunteer flying site assistance program specifically cultivate actively search locations network individuals striving support effort what need about getting board now flying site assistance volunteer really cant have too volunteers might say the merrier us aiming very worthwhile cause future flying RC Free Flight Indoor Control Line whatever Its simple Request registration form get involved support great hobby/sport obtain form registration drop line call copy simple volunteer registration form Its just records can keep aware important issues benefit fellow modelers finding landfill areas have great potential flying sites areas stand idle have limitations can used serve very well flying sites Take notice landfills during travels call attention fellow modelers clubs own objectives encourage sharing ideas associated flying sites amongst fields presently operation am sure operational systems initiatives structural developments being practiced would helpful others Lets share ideas send description what being done flying site can publish develop atmosphere sharing fellow modelers fact send write-up history flying field starting its formation outlining some ways stumbling blocks overcome newsletter editor am sure could very helpful task developing copy 4142 Model Aviation Executive Council Meeting Dates following dates set 1999 Executive Council meetings dates subject change January 30-3 1 1999 April 24-25 1999 July 12 1999 October 1 1999 Budget October 23 -24 1999 999- 9 Rocco Ferrario Education Committee member Imagine standing very large room holding simple model airplane having 20000 science teachers slowly walk past Whos guy toy airplane Whats guy selling Hey looks like fun As glance way theres no telling what thoughts mind course have few thoughts own Are going want what have offer Dont realize what incredible impact model aircraft can have classrooms Am really right guy help get word out Exhibiting presenting largest science teachers conference world terrifying proposition yet never has need greater concert other exciting ventures AMA has undertaken recently Education Committee has made commitment showcase model aviation nations science educators As regular presenter exhibitor National Science Teachers Association well exposed around 20000 teachers year 40000 teachers next year Frank Garcher Midwest Productsone true patriarchs aerospace educationonce proclaimed Teach Teachers Well heres chance have anything offer important model airplanes built classrooms country would help AMA Im convinced answer Yes Model aeronautics deserves place classrooms have teaching middle school science 14 years can think no better tool teaching physical science science process skills Model aviation classroom provides golden opportunity making abstract concepts understandable Modeling provides concrete real-life applications forces center gravity mathematics experimentation could teach same concepts using different activities would want plugging model aviation science course Im teaching extra concepts Im just teaching same concepts better student will succeed activity try class student deserves opportunity succeed something Modeling often chance needy kid taste success academic setting Everybody wins literally thousands science teachers out going love building airplanes students just dont know yet Teaching teachers use model aviation classrooms potentially single effective strategy showing off model airplanes largest number juniors can having science students building planes science class directly benefit AMA Well just casting handfuls grass seed asphalt makes lousy lawn merely having millions kids build Delta Dart does almost nothing AMA increase number active modelers really desirable goal academy need honestly face few points Grass doesnt grow asphalt having scores youngsters building planes context isnt much junior program Dont get wrong kids building airplanes wonderful thing greatly promotes overall tenets aerospace education general organization responsible forwarding sport model aviation job bridge gap student exposed model aviation going catch bug thousands will need out duck-hunting juniors Searching juniors Blast em bag em baste em Provide large group exposure kids possible Immediately identify really interested youngsters facilitate continued involvement through mentoring contest participation AMA membershipwhatever takes keep constantly progressing towards magical elusive Next Step groups already doing fantastic job toward end column has showcased dozens such activities yet memberships average age continues rise Medical advances notwithstanding trend can continue long National Science Teachers Association National Convention Exposition will held Boston March 25-28 1999 20000 science teachers across country scheduled converge AMA will As exhibitor conference well have two different opportunities meet teachers first contact will floor main exhibit hall well have AMAs booth staffed couple modeling educators available answer questions distribute print material second contact will teachers workshop benefits plugging model aviation curriculum workshop will advertised main conference schedule held room should fit approximately 120 teachers information workshop will read follows Workshop Title Soaring Science Model airplanes classroom will take instruction bigher level Academy Model Aeronautics joining forces educators major organizations vendors across country have assembled exciting array lesson ideas instructional materials share kids love fly Remember Icarus right idea wrong adhesive setting convince just additional 70 middle school science teachers try modeling activity students alone would translate 11000 youngsters building what would probably first airplane Unfortunately vast majority will also last lies greatest challenge club/chapter have just three new contacts month three newcomers age asking help getting involved what would tell Empowering science educators build airplanes students just great ways help plant seeds model aviation will seeds find fertile environment grow AMA will going Boston talk eager science teachers across country trip might six blocks away Some such Dick Baxter Heman Lee Tom Sanders JJ Levine Glenn Howard others already have call up AMA Headquarters information Junior Program want hear secret Youre uary 1999 143 Ian Maclaughlin Often model power plant sound discussed some controversy over whether propeller exhaust sources primarily responsible observed sound levels debate has no clear resolution because truth either may dominant important issue resolve attempt quieting No matter effective muffler may fit engine will result reduced sound level propellergenerated sound dominant sensible approach quieting seeks determine what source dominant works reduce first Because propeller-generated sound level somewhat deterministic engine source Im going break customary approach deal first Engine mufflers will dealt later after realizable gains quieting known propeller inherently necessarily acoustic source produce thrust must displace mass air cause pressure differential between face back surfaces blades pressure field steady relative blade rotates appears oscillating pressure stationary observer human auditory apparatus responds interprets fluctuating pressure disturbance sound course sound-producing mechanism responsible component usually referred thrust torque noise Other sources propeller-generated sound thickness vortex noise Thickness noise associated disturbance air mass due finite displacement blades Vortex noise arises shedding vortices trailing edges tips blades normal operating realm RC power plants thickness vortex noise components relatively less important Vortex noise broadband nature typically much lower amplitude tonal components except very low rpm Thickness noise becomes increasingly important propeller speed increases much factor tip speed below Mach 05 range interest us may have measurable effect total propeller noise relatively small blade angles used Control Line aerobatics competition fun-fly much technical literature topic propeller noise Distilled body knowledge fact consider key significance us helical tip speed important single factor correlating noise level associated propeller dynamics Any propeller will generate noise levels above tolerability threshold some tip speed exceeded propellers range sizes commonly use tolerabitity threshold defined 90 dBA 9 feet speed limit range near Mach 045 stay below tip speed limit familiar rule thumb operate product propeller diameter inches times rpm thousands limited figures less 120 rule has use years some modelers notably Control Line Stunt fliers After tip speed torque usually next significance factor correlating sound level generated propeller following estimator takes torque account including blade pitch term requires slightiy calculation estimates noise level produced propeller over range speeds rather just limit value empirically derived curve-fitting data collected using APC propellers driven modified Astro Cobalt 60 motor Other propellers tested generate higher lower levels variations observed have within 1-2 dB measured versus marked dimensions blade angles used Prop Sound LeveldBA@9fi [Diainches x rpm 1000s] hinches autioned rule thumb straight line approximation limited range curve described complex non-linear function Within range about 75 105 dBA 9 feet will predict propeller noise accuracy comparable sound level meter Outside range absurd estimates can result example note stationary propeller rpm0 will predict 48 dBA estimator misapplied range estimator can help resolve whether prop engine sources driving sound measurement Typically engine exhaust level will 2-5 dB above prop level stock muffler fitted though exceptions some values illustrate what can expected some popular RIC engines Table 1 provides performance figures Average 40 performance figures reproduced RCR Engine Tests Book kind permission R/C Report Editor Gordon Banks long-standing advocate quieter model power plants sound levels props calculated above estimator Propeller rpm Prop Level Est dBA 9 ft 9x61399792 10x41373493 9x71274689 10x61172789 10x71086588 11x51038187 12x41057790 11x61043188 11x7959287 12x5923586 12x6849685 13x5814285 14x4737783 Notice propellers turn nearly same rpm thus represent about same torque load prop lesser diameter produces lower sound level Generally lesser diameter higher pitch right approach propeller noise reduction Dont overdo propeller thrust will also drop diameter reduced Also note Average 40 turning some commonly used sport props can operate under sound level constraint 90 dBA 9 feet far propgenerated sound concerned cases aftermuffler primary muffler effective provided engine will required reduce exhaust sound level below prop Considering sound produced prop first step quieting may unconventional will shortest route quieter operation cases may indicate meeting flying sites criteria feasible some models power plants vein regular trend increasing propeller sound level engine power will become apparent after trying various propellers rpm figures above sound level estimator Models engines powerful good two-stroke 45 easily going meet sound constraint 90 dBA 9 ft being done will discussing column will quite simple selecting right prop bolting better muffler have questions comments just want discuss model airplane sound generally please contact postal address 11453 Alps Way Escondido CA 92026 E-mail ian@spawarnavymil Model Aviation ug Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Femwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 787-7454 Before begin column month would like ask special favor anyone reading column attended Old Birds Over Pennsylvania got videotape event would 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attend because Ray Ed moving Hobby shop new quarters Champion Pro kind airplane manufactured 1967 1968 Champion Aircraft Co makers Citabria would like obtain information such three view photos could help would appreciated Call 781-934-6248 DAWN PATROL WWI FLY-IN following material sent Bob Boulais also provided pictures first event held July 5 1998 Ellington Ct sponsored Northern Ct Radio Control Club joint AMA IMAA event third annual event good turnout event growing year people hear about much like event held Old Rhinebeck NY Local notables include Bill Killam Tom Kosewski Gus Deltwas Paul Savastano Bob Boulais event sponsors 1999 will held weekend following fourth July second event float fly held July 19 1998 sponsored NorthEastern Drone Society Bob Boulais CD beautiful day good turnout aircraft note Fred Tuxworth s beautiful Loehning biplane real show stopper Model Aviation tiful Davis DiW Chauncy Dance aircraft Dawn Patrol fly-in Eindecker foreground owned Ray Hinds Fred Tuxworths Loening biplane stunning work art Fred Walt Witkos usually does flying Art Davies very pretty Tiger Moth Mitsubishi A6M2-N float plane owned Ray Hinds five people attended Scale Masters Ohio District know L-R Jim Gleason RI Charlie Nelson MA Charlie received best civilian airplane trophy Lloyd Roberts ME Bill Killam NH Bill Received trophy best markings John Wood MA Al Ehrenfels Bristol Scout Looks like boys raiding candy cookies • F1 11 [ UEE1 1 New Jersey/ New YorI& Europe Wes De Cou Vice President 85 Riverside Onve Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1308 Phone 908 221-1666 Fax 908 221-9297 decou@idtnet Dave Babcock 445 Stocktorr Street Hightotown NJ 088204501 Roy Brown USAE APOENT 0MB 460 BOX 585 APO AE 09703 Roy Jsschkas 59 Livingston Street St James NY 11780 James M Lewis PO ei Ogdenburg NY 13688-0561 Bob McKay 109W Edmard St solon NJ 08830 Dave Mathewson Box 613 Camillus NY 13031 Tom Murray 31 Voorhees Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920 Marlene Nlkodem 407 Willow Street Locisyox NY 14094 Bill Poytbress 2 Hemlock Coog Soogerties NY 12477 Adam Sattler dl Perry Avenue Lathorn NY 12t 10-2433 Tarry Tarrenoira 151 Omvithtield Dr Endivon NY 13760-4329 Frequency Coordinator Lan Sauter 53 Airpoo Dr Ossoego County Airport Fjlton NY 13069 315 556-6093 First Id like take opportunity congratulate Wes De Cou recent retirement Im little envious wont give him satisfaction letting him know Since hes out gallivanting around country asked could fill him months column Well its 1st November Im sitting writing back Eastern Standard Time weather forecast upstate New York part district calling snow flurries week lot us means outdoor flying season winding down Instead heading out field couple quick flights after dinner its off shop get few hours work winter projects Club meetings now take place flying sessions let winter can awfully long season Around clubs put lot effort winter activities other flying club looking idea meeting program about inviting member club area has different interest yours speak RCers can learn lot Free Flighters Control Line modelers works other way too Good indoor modelers generally experts trimming models information have share can used aspect hobby number years ago club belong predominately RC oriented held Indoor Peanut Scale contest during winter months rubber-powered models fairly easy quick build good fliers permission use high school gym places like town recreation centers church halls also make great flying sites models club looking something to move winter months along quicker give try might surprised much fun Indoor flying can Before forget theres couple housekeeping chores Id like take care Syracuse Thunderbirds Aero Radio Society STARS will holding annual auction again year Walts Hobby Lakeland NY date Friday January 22 1999 starts 630 PM has turned biggest winter auction area well worth attending youre looking good bargain two Theres no charge get youre selling something 10 percent commission up five dollars per item goes host club Another date mark calendars weekend March 6 & 7 1999 weekend annual ARCS/STARS Model Aircraft Forum STARS Sno Fly forum took place Central New York Model Aircraft Associations symposium its third year shaping up another good show forum consists day talks various modeling topics highly experienced modelers Last years forum included presentations Bill Griggs Art Arro Chuck Lines Dan Williams Jules Fried Mike Gosson Terry Terrenoire years line up shaping up just impressive forum runs 1000 AM until 430 PM Ramada Inn North Syracuse NY next day Sunday STARS will hold annual Sno-Fly field Phoenix NY STARS have heated pavilion guys out freezing thumbs off rest us can watch out window drinking coffee Its best both worlds everybody Keep eye out info two central New York events received interesting E-mail week may have already read about elsewhere think important enough repeat Apparently AMA member recently severely burued model fuel can exploded being opened received very severe burns requiring extensive grafling facing long recovery period metal can trying open storage over 20 years no evidence external spark ignition source other container itself According experts materials such propylene oxide nitro methane commonly used model fuels may become destabilized shock sensitive over period time Its theorized substances state change its probable change combination heat generated friction metal metal trying open container initiated explosion might want consider properly disposing fuel has stored period time metal containers Something think about new flying season begins Finally month would like tell little about central New York modeler Kurt Settembre Kurt guys club would like have ten Only modeling few short years has become better pilots club Proficient both gas powered electric models Kurt getting ready tackle RC helicopters has won trophies almost type flying event has entered won several static competitions Always first volunteer time has worked clubs Boy Scout program Try RC program local Civil Air Patrol Once year spring Kurt puts RC flight demonstration local middle school might asking yourself Whats big deal Club has members like Well thats true clubs difference Kurt 13 years old school puts demonstration attends know someone like Kurt drop Wes note give him credit deserve hobby needs Kurts field Dave Mathewson AVP February 1999 147 Associate Vice Presidents 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 Hi] iIhEIIIe]bE 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 Barhee ssei Calgary CoaO Colonrbas OH 43229-2008 614 891-1643 David H Ellis 5261 OeWiO Road Cross Lanes WV 2631 3-1209 304 776-1456 Nelson Gould 1944 Idaho Street Allentown PA 181 03-8516 610 797-6597 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drne New Stanton PA 15672-9449 412 925-3266 Donald Klopp 637 HarrrOon Coon Trappe PA 19426-2256 610 409-0129 Frank Noil 6042 NOrwell Drive Dayton OH 45449 937 435-9232 Matthew Tarowekl P43 600 294 Dogwood Drrne Drums PA 18222 717 766-0661 Joseph 5 Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drioe PO 600 89t Moanree OH 43837-3062 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Anenne FnOy Fort PA 16704 Plrone 717 287-6970 VALLEY FORGE SIGNAL SEEKERS following interesting excerpt Hear Yer official newsletter Valley Forge Signal Seekers Columbus Day field just another good flying day Several fliers few spectators enjoying weather Sometime before noon man young son approached Dave West asked few questions Dave flown big Corsair gentleman seemed interested Dave answered questions made comment stranger sure took like Donny Osmond man replied am Donny Osmond Dave smiled shook Donnys hand yes Donny Osmond Seems Marie appeared QVC West Chester son went ride Valley Forge As passed field Route 252 decided stop see cars parked near field Earlier Warren Barrick seen black limousine drive up two people get out Unfortunately no field camera Except Donny son posed Dave someone took picture Donnys camera After brief conversation us son got limo drove off local excitement Columbus Day Walter Pierzchala provided following pictures Valley Forge activity John Bragitikos J-3 Cub NORTHEAST PHILADELPHIA RADIO CONTROL CLUB Another very active club northeast Philadelphia Northeast Philadelphia Radio Control Club exemplary work unfortunate children very noteworthy following pictures exemplify effort instructors club took act road traveled over four hours donated bus Lake Como Pennsylvania hopes bringing some joy lives seriously ill children Special thanks should made NEPRCCs president Adam Smith Jr last five years has given week year volunteer counselor camp Bob Kolmetzky NEPRCC chief flight instructor flying children Schriners Hospital crippled children Adam Smith Jr help Ken Kneringer flying campers Ronald McDonald camp DELAWARE VALLEY RADIO CONTROL CLUB Another very active Philadelphia area club Delaware Valley Radio Control Club sponsor numerous activities throughout year Highlights end year picnic provided Tom Hooke Rick Meyer Tom Hooke Rich Mazurek prepare day flying Rick Meyer created beautiful Goldberg Sukhoi MURRYSYILLE AREA SAILPLANE SOCIETY Neil Rossi president Murrysville Area Sailplane Society proudly presented picture clubs youngest member Johnny Dubich Jr help father other club members Johnny has flying since last June Gentle Lady appears envy modeler Johnny Dubich Jr beautiful Gentle Lady WINTER CLUB PROGRAM Does club need interesting program winter meeting contact local Associate Vice President can provide insight current happenings Academy Model Aviation Hicks Morrisey Bravo Joseph Pennock Flying Tube U If- U1 L U LU I is] t Associate Vice Presidents George Abbott 8712 Westlake Court Raleigh NC 27613 Home Phone 919 848-6719 E-Mail GAbbott462@aolcom Robert E Babura 117 Otis Dr Severn MD 21144-1130 Home Phone 410 969-9356 E-Mail bbebure@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 moultons@mindspringcom Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Ave Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Home Phone 540 943-1684 E-Mail flyrrs@cfwcom John Stare 826 Marl Pit Rd Middletown DE 19709 Home Phone 302 376-7154 E-Mail 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 month getting information together District IV Column realized get very little info pictures control line free flight soaring communities about guys lets hear see what going aspects great hobby SOUTHWEST AREA PARK R/C MODEL AIRPLANE CLUB May 29th thru 31st SWAP Modelers held its third annual TOC Maryland needed take quick glance down row tarps pop up tents lining pit area realize contestants showed up meant business would no shortage fun excitement photo shows 1st place winner Andy Kane sunglasses Larry Hilyer holding Lanier Lazer kit photo Andy Finizio s airplane greasing perfect landing during 3rd round flight Andy 2nd place winner TOC photo club president Doc Blum looking Art Vail Jr helps train fledgling pilot buddy box STATES VILLE MODEL FLYERS RIC CLUB Received following information Ben Crouch AMA Leader Member Statesville Model Flyers Statesville Model Flyers RIC Club held fly-in Aug 22nd Allison woods northern Iredell County NC event sanctioned AMA IMAA Originally fly-in scheduled held clubs Bill Davidson field located relatively densely populated area As may remember talked Spring about noise complaint neighbor Action taken under leadership president Dr Ronald Milan has resolved problem wishing take chance noise big birds participate Aug 22nd fly-in search made another place Again thanks president new site found made available us owner Mr Thomas Allison Statesville Mr Allison has 3700 foot private airstrip located property known Allison Woods Mr Allison very cooperative mowed entire runway day before fly-in made tables trash containers bags available us Mr Allison B-17 pilot during World War II following photo left right club president Dr Ronald Milan Mr Thomas Allison summer club has demonstrated club active members can overcome serious noise problem save its flying field look forward great radio control model flying GEORGE ROHRBAUGH photo below George Rohrbaugh Manteo NC posing latest quarter scale scratch built copy 1903 Wright Flyer will display North Carolina State Fair Raleigh North Carolina Thats month am off Muncie October Council Meeting Go take kid flying uary 1999 149 Model viation Suggestion Line Have suggestion about magazine Let us know Model Aviation Suggestion Line phone 765 288-4899 extension 223 Alabama / Florida / Georgia / Mississippi / Puerto Rico / South Carolina / Tennessee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Phone 12051 322-2127 FAX 205 22-2654 E-mail jemcneill@junocom WEB-PAGE http//wwwscottnetlama Associate Vice Presidents Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32614 Wiihelmina Chihasz 2626 Arbor Place Knoxville TN 37617 John G Cooper 4768 Cloater Cove Memphis TN 36116 James Alvis 5426 Melwood Onve Jacknon MS 35211 Michael Gregory 305 Rockmont Rd Greenville SC 29615 Wiiiiam T Haywood 4 Robin Circle Foley AL 36535 Karl Hansel 363 Briarwood #42 Meridian MS 39305 Louise izzo 296 Hantridge Way Winteraprisgo FL 32708 Richard Jackson 2118 Thomlee Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Chris Joiner P0 Boo 4469 Columbus GA 31604-0469 Dr John MartIn 2160 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Tore Morris 327 Paeblo Pays Anniston AL 36206 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyma GA 30082 Melvin Sires 761 Boardman Rd Aikan SC 29603 Frank Tiano 15300 Estancia Lane Weal Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Duzer 3604 N River Rd Gainesville GA 30506 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manayester TN 37355 Joseph Micalizzi HC 866 Boa 10397 Fajardo Puerto Rico 00736 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fields 163W Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32148 Phone 19041 684-2517 RC Contest Coordinator Kenneth Blackwell 207 W Sasdcreek Rd Enterprise AL 36330 Phone 334 347-4721 Display Coordinator Russell Mobely 5636 Woodvalley Rd NE Thomson GA 30824 Phone 17061 597-9783 Computer Science Technology Expert Tom Rhodes 9 New York Blvd Beverly Hills FL 34465 Phone 352 527-0674 352 795-2362 know have waiting breathlessly learn fate little running frightened children last month Well werent frightened running candy Candy Math Kevin Miller pictured above cleverly flew over field dropped candy little kids part West Alabama Aero-Modelers entertain everybody important fly-ins held annually Sokol Park Field Tuscaloosa Joe Robinson Club President City Engineer real surprise ha kids? just Council Meeting Let tell voted what motion made increase Property Acquisition Committee budget $7000 1999 voted YES Sounded feasible Passed Motion made accept Capital Budget voted YES Looked OK Passed Motion made accept Nats AAAAA event Indoor June 1-6 1999 Johnson City TN Outdoor July 9*August 5 1999 Muncie IN voted YES Passed Motion made total aircraft thrust shall exceed 35 lbs single multiple engines combined Effective immediately voted YES Passed Motion rescind Nov 91 EC meeting motion budget CH Grant Scholarships based l5 per Open AMA member using membership preceding year awarded carried over next year voted YES rescind Passed Motion made replace above motion following budgeted amount CH Grant Scholarship grants based 15 per adult member less $20000/yr Any unused carry over voted YES Passed Motion made assign Hdqrs get design pylon cage system price quotes voted YES Passed Motion made accept American Scale Dogfighters Assn Special Interest Group voted YES Passed Motion ailocated funds various programs awarded first Additional funding paid donations Unused donations carried over voted YES Passed Motion made Dist IX VP AMA flying Site Assistance Fund contribute $8450 Shawnee Mission RC Clubs new flying field voted YES Motion failed Motion Dist X VP flying Site Assistance $5000 help develop CL site ABSTAINED Motion failed Motion pay travel Council members attend Jan IMS Show Pasadena other officer expense fund voted YES Passed Motion made adopt following rules Canadian residents MAAC members entitled enter AMA sanctioned events except FAI Team Trials involved aspects modeling USA including joining AMA clubs order Canadian resident become AMA member he/she must MAAC member well order foreign national hold AMA membership and/or enter AMA sanctioned events foreign national must member his/her own National Aeromodeling Organization sole exception person resident country has no National Aeromodeling Organization voted YES Passed Motion made give Exec Director bonus voted overwhelmingly YES Passed Youre going believe what Rich Herrtnan has doing modelers Pensacola ordered either K-Mart Toys-R-Us buy $4 foam gliders allows put l/2A engine radio stuff flying field Fun-fly little $4 airplanes actually fly peachy Rich confided next Fun-fly members renowned NorthWest florida Modelers Incorporated will expected bring Mud Ducks ugly airplanes Pictured above L-R front Glen Larber Lew Sabree Rich Herrman himself rear Dick Ashman Nick Neville Lance Ropke Bob Reagan look pretty happy think Rich knows what hes doing Currently computer busted Im going buy new til see get reelected Meanwhile need books have emergency first aid Rob ts Rules Order call write Ill mail both pleasure Ward Van Duzer report Ward recently life threatening operution came out okay Thats what Ward said better telling truth Ward Ward sent snap recent Chattanooga CL contest L-R rear Bill Hubbard Wait Moore Tom Luper Kent Tysor little kids front Aaron Hoffmann Kevin Stewart Model Aviation lie Bauer Vice President Norridge IL 0565 177 .ecnsiitedu Assoctate Vice Presidents Ilttnois John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Parenti 1920 Buckingham Westchester IL 60154 Eve 705 562-5752 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 5000W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421-3108 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears 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 Cat Orr RR 1 Box 123B Higginsville MO 64037 660 584-6264 Fax 660 564-6285 Webmaster Gary Parenti 11001 Martindale Dr Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 531-9556 http//wwcsamiitedu/amadist6findeshtm St Louis MO gentleman introduced down Buder Park St Louis likes big planes double size Sig Senior Cadet Span 13 feet fuselage 105 feet weight about 30 pounds power Comes OS 120 four stroke Jerry Davis hats off note said flys great breaks no speed records Chicago IL Club # 263 Palos R/C Club held glider event last May two tasks performed two minute spot landing other duration Pictures two show 12 pilots far left picture senior pilot day better know Card Board Carl planes wet weather fly very well Picture three has winners day L R Arnie Olson 3rd Rick Hixon 1st Jordon Kaplan 2nd Jim Kubik sent pictures information Paducab KY Club #834 Paducah Aeromodelers opened new flying field after months hard work McCracken County Model Airport has 100 x 400 RC grass runway two 160 foot diameter CL circles Photo L R Red Nelson President Paducah Aeromodelers Danny Orazine County Judge Executive VP Mr Hovecamp local official Jerry Smith club member six time US Fun Fly Champion Next have opening day under new sunshade Allen Brickhaus took pictures CANNONSBURG KY Club #1425 TnState-Model-Flyers hosted 116 sixth graders Chesapeake Middle School day field Over 80 students some buddy-box time Student shown paper balsa gliders rockets demonstrations RIC flying parachute drops fly bys well organized day kept students busy fun club would like know handled 116 students drop us line Tn-State-Modelflyers 6128 Gideon Rd Huntington WV 25705-2241 Neil Gibbons club president supplied pictures information ure has students observing parachute drop Next group returning after retrieving rocket Glen Nad Todd Childers assist student buddy-box Joe Schweitzers plane made quite hit students February 1999 151 Indiana Kentucky / 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 @netinsnet 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 D Lazar 435 Hubbell St Marshall WI 53559-9409 Andy Lowe 9557 Crosley Redford MI 48239 Tel 313 534-6650 E-mail andyd7 @ electrodynamcom Bill Millar 712 Grand Ave Petoskey Ml 49770 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindatrom MN 55045 Mike Zingery 6496 5 Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Al Schwartz 2787 Fernwood Roseville MN 55113 Ph 612633-2286 East Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Ph 810486-4800 Before going good stuff couple announcements need made 1 Please note new E-mail address fax number 2 Jean Lasik has retired has replaced Andy Lowe biography follows Started aeromodeling 1967 Competed forms CL Got RC 1969 Resides 9557 Crosley Redford Mi 48239 can call him home 313 5346650 Mon-Thur 7 pm-l0 pm have figured out yet also Andy Lowe Electro Dynamics Inc anyone wants know about Andy call CL Mosquito 74 span retracts RC fuel shutoff powered two modified OS 4OLAs Built Keith Sandbcrg Rockford MN 4 Sodhusters held first Annual Cub Fly Club field located just east St Paul MN plan again next year Thanks Jack Soebbing picture following pictures flying Electrons ninth annual charity fly-in Airfest 98 years recipient portion proceeds Troop 110 Boy Scouts America Menomonee Falls WI Scouts built flew own trainer Club President Paul Daniel Scouts plane Tim Roliff Electrons member scout Kenny Gall introducing some youngsters RC flying Midwest RC Society held Annual Big Bird fly-in Sept 5th 1998 Northville MI field located just northwest Detroit Thirty-one pilots made 69 flights no problems except two broken props Highlights show demos George Thomas Burton Eisenberg IMAA-legal turbine-powered F-iS Eagles trailing air show smoke weather wonderful hospitality great everybody super time View pits Andy Pesonens now-famous A6M2 Zero foreground flightline Jim Laphams awesome Black Widow startup area Mr Golden Voice Bob Wroblewski Bob announces events Southeast Michigan OK now youre done reading get back building upcoming flying season Bye Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents Now good stuff Arkansas / Louisiana New Mesico / Oklahoma Texas Sandy Frank Vice President 105 N Brazos St Weatherford TX 76086-3207 Phone/Fax 817 599-7131 E-mail sfrank6g@airmailnet wwwAMA-Dist-8org 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 126- SE 35 Oklahoma City OK 73129 405 634-5331 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 4611 Gooch Dr Little Rock AR 72212 501 868-2604 Charles Stevens 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 713 473-4995 John Valls 2502 Montgomery Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 512 723-9018 Ward Walls 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 May peace holiday season yours during time throughout new year May 1999 bring light winds smooth landings Paying back modeling hobbyall us have time limitations placed upon modeling activitiesbut please spend some time give back hobbyvery few learn skills modeling flying alone Most us mentors instructors get us through beginning stages Take some time go out way help beginner give someone modeling/flying lessons both student will richly rewarded Normally mention names involved unique special projectsthis time embarrass anyone will refrain naming names have told project undertaken retail hobby store owner lives AMA District VIIIthis person very active modeling competitor travels throughout country competing also very busy retail store once week pays back modeling/hobby/sport aging society general also modeling community growing number accomplished modelers entering golden years retirement some individuals ability handle models reliably take off land youthful skill aging process has lessened some ability drive model flying field beyond current capability unnamed retail hobby store owner has taken upon himself has taken time out busy life assist senior citizen modelers continue enjoy thrill flying models provides transportation necessary bring senior citizen modelers field arranges himself others provide assistance youthful hands needed allow accomplished modelers continue enjoy aircraft modeling flying myself modeling community would like say Thank know possibly others will follow lead begin similar projects within locale Possibly some time future yet unborn modeler will assist some us enjoy declining years continue experience fulfillment flying models Giving back hobby gives receive give also AMA glue bonds modelers together! Another tireless volunteer modeling within AMA District VIII Mr John D Locke modeling librarian five state region maintains dozens VHS tapes available no charge AMA chartered clubs use programs available basis individual members Contact him 4015 Rio Grande Texarkana Texas 75503 wwwAMA-Dist-8org information about program Another program being undertaken within AMA District VIII nearing completion production free introductory VHS tape pre beginner model building flying tape will answer questions presented person knows absolutely nothing about model building flyingit will copyrighted will available AMA chartered clubs individual members retail hobby stores would agree make available additional copies anyone everyone would benefit such information tape 3 Y2 hour segments tape will answer questions usually raised individual comes active model flying field retail hobby store states am interested what takes go about beginning model aircraft flyingtell what need know tape filmed national modeling center Muncie IN Weatherford Texas additional information master copy pre-beginners informational tape please contact above address Flying Fun & FellowshipSandy Frank uary 1999 153 Krystal King Arkadeiphia Arkansas age 12 displays hardware earned 1998 national Championships parents Mr Mrs Larry King act mechanics crew family team An ingenious model stand work surface seen glider events 1998 National meet threedimensional interlocking puzzle stores flat transportingslight tension between sides legs lets top grasp neither screws pinning Variations could designed almost model Aeromodelers creative group Passing next generation two picture says submitted memberthe names have lost shuffle essence what says universal Associate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Troy Lapp 1609 Main St Williston ND 58801 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 571 03-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Mike Weidner 6535 Foxdale Circle Colorado Springs CO 80919-1788 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News Colorado 5th Annual Big Bird Festival hosted LOVE-AIR RIC Club Loveland Colorado over weekend August 15th 16th 1998 inaugural festival held new Drake Field field has 600 x 50 paved runway taxi ways pit area shelter protective fences large parking lot allowed us hold largest event have date say 1998 Big Bird Festival success understatement Though event held over Saturday Sunday RVs start show up Wednesday Saturday RVs campers trailers lined up over quarter mile along flight line time event concluded 94 registered pilots 6 states brought 156 registered aircraft great weekend flying knows other aircraft stowed away vehicles flown intent Big Bird Festival get pilots together like fly large aircraft eat tons food win raffle prizes enjoy others company go home tired great experience event AMA sanctioned registered aircraft must meet IMAA size minimums pass safety inspection As can see everyone brought hangar full aircraft descriptions saw models WWI WWII Golden Age sport well latest acrobatic aircraft flight line busy through event up six pilots air time Frequency control maintained transmitter impound channels monitored scanner flight line controlled air bosses responsible starting area take-offs landings aircraft pilots did great job providing safe environment fly pilot required have spotter helped flight estimated over 400 flights flown two-day period Other flying camaraderie what else brings pilots event help hobby suppliers other contributors able year give away door prizes eight kits numerous accessories ground support items also able raffle off four kits pilots kits IMAA size legal conclusion flying Sunday held raffle Ready-To-Fly IMAA legal Senior Kadet aircraft scratch built event Jack Quinn came complete 05 91 4-stroke engine Futaba 6 channel Skysport radio Quinn Kadet won Kay McConnell raffle creates lot excitement both pilots spectators prize everybody wants win Bill Hemple pit crew owners Aeroworks year special opportunity club provide additional excitement pilots spectators Bill Hempel 1997 IMAC champion provided noontime air shows Aeroworks 36% Edge 540 Bill wowed everyone performances wasnt enough Bill flew trimmed other pilots planes showed set planes up 3-D maneuvers answered tons questions end show let other pilots try hand flying 540 great job classy man hope have him back some time future event Before after official flying times open flying Pat Tritle Albuquerque showed us fly micro electrics Skylane fly multiengine electrics 4 engine B17 Don Lorentzen Thornton CO put show night flying lights plane would flash various sequences flew Kay McConnell new Quinn Kadet stands Jack Quinn builder Lloyd McConnell events CD year fortunate have great coverage event local newspapers TV articles shows helped promote event bring out local spectators really enjoyed action great thanks goes out pilots attended event year hope enjoyed Thanks also club members sponsors make event possible special thanks Bill Hempel showed us really done Come join us next year 6th annual event will held weekend August 21-22 1999 Plans under way make bigger enjoyable event Transmitter impound area 154 Model Aviation part pit area Lloyd McConnell CD ciate Vice Presidents Iki 11 LI U 1 q js t Arizona / California / Guam Hawaii / Nevada Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone/Fax 602 728-9400 E-mail nchh@primenetcom http/twwwana-1 Ocorn/ama Darwin Barrie Scottadale Arizona 602 946-8955 Don Goeschl Lancaster California 805 940-6066 Darlene Frederick Santa Rosa California 707 525-8815 Marc Karpowich Logan Utah 801 752-3639 Dave Pinjuv Las Vegas Nevada 702 656-1772 Al Williamson Chula Vista California 619 427-4039 Frequency Coordinators Eloy Marez Santa Ana California 714 540-4935 See last montha column additional AVPs Coordinators Palomar RIC Flyers host first annual Top Dawg Scale Fly-in September 271998 Pictured clubs innovative Aircraft Recovery Vehicle ARV Donated club Jack Read family refurbished Jack Buck Faure 3-wheeler luckily saw little action during Top Dawg event scale contest came off hitch mother nature cooperated Saturday storm cleared through just time leave great flying weather Sundays event Located approximately 30 miles north San Diego off Interstate 15 Palomar R/C Flyers gorgeous flying site presents terrific aeromodeling site modelers northern San Diego County Buck Faure oversaw flight line Palomar RIC Flyers Scale Fly-in Thanks Buck dedicated flight line crew scale event ran smooth silk Dick Skoglund Lancaster Ca prepares Fat Albert replica Blue Angels C130 support plane Palomar RIC Flyers Scale Contest Fly-in Dick well know making just about anything out Sig Cadet Senior kit amazing C-130 just example Dicks adeptness unique building technique Dicks C-130 Hercules won Peoples Choice Dick came home over $700 winnings Bob Lang president Palomar RC Flyers did honors provided playby play Top Dawg participants put aircraft through paces Bob has provided energy enthusiasm club personally demonstrates dedication commitment leadership can lay ground work very successful progressive modeling organization Aeromodeling viable nationally recognized recreational/educational outlet adults families youth image aeromodeling presents community viewed too often viewed nothing grown men playing toy airplanes former would bet club other clubs area highly involved playing positive participative role community neighbors government officials landowners view activity merely boys toys terrific opportunity demonstrate skill craftsmanship vocational enrichments great hobby well its social societal benefits national level important seek seize opportunities present benefits model aviation align hobby other recognized recreational technical educational activities public relations efforts should focus educating national leadership general public societal vocational benefits hobby should profile events activities highlight technical skills craftsmanship workmanship aspects hobby well highlighting events compelling spectator appeal Equally important profiling partnerships national regional local entities modeling activities present positive participative contribution community local level need continue work within communities demonstrate tremendous social contributions offered model aviation Whether club officer individual modeling enthusiast would ask take personal challenge presenting aeromodeling viable recreational/educational outlet adults families youth Together everyones individual effort can dispel misperception boys toys mindset Till next time . Keep em safe Keep emflyn ember 271998 Black Sheep Exhibition Squadron San Fernando Valley hosted 112 Fun Fly aimed helping kids learn fly clinic designed needing help getting keeping infamous Cox 049 engines running above photo very successful fun fly provided Fred Cronenwett Canoga Park Ca Freds Black Widow Brodak Cessna Airmaster worked just fine flew great Tony Naccarato Burbank Ca assists young Fiona Austin Long Beach keeping 1/2 model air Fiona kids learned fly Black Sheeps 1998 1/2 Fun Fly February 1999 155 Alaska / Idaho Montana / Oregon Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 97213-0090 503 234-4439 EMAIL vpxi@pacifiercom Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 26405 SE 160th St Issaqush WA 98027 Al Culver Boa 56 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkinson 319 Yellowstone Billings MT 59101 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Reeves Lippincott 4400 Gray Wolf 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 Seser 781 Lillnoet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Sadly weve lost couple long time modelers District Stan King very dedicated modeler tireless supporter modeling lost East Delta Park flying field Portland Stan went crusade lasted decade trying find wrest public flying site out various political subdivisions make up Portland OR area worked him partly successful did have nice site until needs commerce moved us out looking others paper fully successful end use St Johns Landfill site would nice ever SJL closes have Stan King Memorial Flying Site Sadly wonderful modeler instructor devoted friend lost valiant fight against cancer Further north Mount Rainier club has lost its founders Ken Crawford us knew quiet talented gentle giant modeler person Bill Bender MRRCS Newsletter editor remembered Ken spent hours helping newcomers learn fly including Bill himself Ken EXPO regulars doing prep clean-up helping out ever needed About 20 years ago took fledgling AMA VP under wing friendship flourished will always cherish memories Kens big smile warm greetings Last spring AVP Reeves Lippincott sent some pictures new digs shows new house part new runway events year done Alaska Radio Control Society annual Pilot Year Award 1997 non other Reeves Lippincott Its interesting note 2nd place 13 year-old Jason Fuller Bob Stephens r presents Reeves ARCS Pilot Year Award Ed Rhodes Prez Benton Co RIC Club wrote BCRCC asked Newberg Boat Club half time entertainment during 50th anniversary boat racing such success theyve asked entertain again 1999 Brian Unwin right Ed Rhodes middle Tom Leach left eight years BARONS club Spokane have hosted Lilac City Fan Fly Deer Park field According Darrel Stebbins Editor Monocle newsletter year 25 pilots 40 planes event Pilots Washington Oregon Montana Idaho California British Columbia enjoyed event promised spread word about exciting event come back next year Ted Ballin writes Thanks kind words about Bat Sheet Sep 1998 MA An important correction necessary however ideas writing editing work design computerization coloring work Strat-O-Bats VP Dick Anderson Could mention next column Sure Sorry Dick John Crosetto Free Flight CB member recuperating heart valve replacement John road recovery excellent news Ron McBurnett took second FAI FF trials will represent US World FF event Israel 1999 Ron used model throughout trials lost few seconds 7 mm flyoff Congratulations Ron FFers note Al Grell found small pocket watch chain field Indoor enthusiasts will have dates fly Albany Dec 6 Jan 10 Jan 24 Feb 28 April 24-25 two day extravaganza indoor building Flying Symposium Information Bob Stalick 541-928-8101 Model Aviation ious Jet models display Michael Chan Sus beautiful F-80 beautiful F-14
Edition: Model Aviation - 1999/02
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A Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 View HQ See Page 168 AVLA/Charles H Grant Scholarships year Academy Model Aeronautics awards Charles Hampson Grant Scholarships deserving high school seniors will pursing continuing academic program accredited college university 1998 over 40 applications received processed five-person selection committee applicant screened ranked using various criteria include such things grade point average test results school community activities aeromodeling activities etc addition Grant Scholarship program specialized funds available include yearly donation provided Weak Signals Club funds scholarship result activities occur its annual model expo held spring Toledo Ohio 1998 direction sum $3500 awarded top winner addition amount provided CH Grant funds third scholarship awarded funds Christopher L Teke Silverthome California received Charles Hampson Grant scholarship amount $6100 1998 Additionally awarded Weak Signals scholarship $3500 Chris currently attending University Colorado Boulder Colorado pursuing degree civil engineering participating Air Force ROTC program will serving branch following graduation Chris graduated Summit High School May 1998 achieved weighted grade point average 402 overall academic average 9804% four years ranked third graduating class academic prowess resulted being recognized National Honor Society three years well Spanish Honor Roll provided Sig Manufacturing Inc Montezuma Iowa award based need modeling activity 1998 sum awarded $2000 Funds still currently available Tom Hutchinson grant award designated given individual exhibits highest level Free Right modeling activity 1998 award amount $1000 funds CH Grant awards generated through general funds using specific formula based Academy memberships donations memorials designated specific purpose other awards represent specific donations individuals organizations Applications information scholarships information regarding donations programs may obtained contacting AMA Headquarters extension 201 deadline applications 1999 awards April 30 1999 same period Chris also served high school peer counselor Other honors include Superintendents Honor Roll Geometry top student award Estudiante Del Mes Spanish award advance math awards Christophers school activities included number interest areas played clarinet band second chair certified American Red Cross Lifeguard serving high school camp counselor served school football swim snowboard teams Community service interests included participation Summit County Rugby team Ski Light Foundation Lady Peace Church Scuba diving program building houses nesting ducks Colorado Division Wildlife Chris has member AIvIA since 1990 Concentrating Radio Control has flown models floats skids wheels has participated 11 fly-in events sponsored local club SPARCS events involved Colorado resulted flights much 12000 feet elevations has enjoyed QSAA fly-in Tabulated Certified Public Accounting firm Brady Ware Schoenfeld Inc results announced November 25 1998 Copies complete tabulation can obtained contacting Mary Lou Vojslavek AMA Headquarters President *Dave Brown12145 Rich Hanson5991 District Vice President *Don Krafft857 District V Vice President *Jim McNeill1819 Jim Weems343 Norm Deputy754 District IX Vice President *Russ Miller602 District VII Vice President Special Election Dave Gish1401 * incumbent February 1999 139 Loveland Colorado Big Bird Fly-In 1997 IMAA Rally Giants 1995 dad featured Model Builder magazine /2-scale de Havilland Beaver flown 10th annual London Bridge Seaplane classic Chris remarks never thought hard work gave high school nine years modeling would have rewards like After being involved AMA nine years wonderful see support flying also students seeking higher education Congratulations Christopher Teke Nathan Nathan Enders Cazenovia New York awarded Charles Hampson Grant scholarship amount $5300 1998 graduated Cazenovia High School June 1998 achieved grade point average 3876 ranked fifth class achieved recognition National Honor Society last two years school received RITIUSA Today Quality Cup Medal Bausch Lomb University Rochester Science Award also awarded New York State Regents diploma honors Nathans school activities include participation Cazenovia High School Drama Club Chamber Choir select group performed dozens recitals concerts year 9th 10th grades played Junior Varsity soccer Community activity centered church youth group activities Troop 18 Boy Scouts Both groups involved activities community services such food drives construction hiking trails stream cleanup nearby Adirondack Mountains Nathan proud having achieved rank Eagle Scout August 16 1998 Nathans father passed away two years ago following long bout cancer Since two brothers will college same time found necessary help family expenses 1995 through 1997 worked local newspaper participated peer tutoring math Since 1998 has worked 20 hours week Cazonovia Greenhouses planting weeding installing watering systems mixing soil Additionally has found time construct models several local modelers since 1996 Nathans modeling experience ranges through Almost Ready-to-Fly type models electrics hand-launched gliders sailplanes recent years has concentrated developing own designs involve scratch-building utilizing techniques such foam cutting vacuum-bagging systems composite wing construction years Nats found him competing own-design Apollo hand-launch Genie Harley Michaelis plans 144 inch wingspan carbonfiber skinned 1997 Electric Nats competed Symphony electric member Voltaires club focusing electric flight Academy pleased recognize Nathan Enders scholarship winner H William H Yarnell Westchester California received Charles H Grant Scholarship $3200 1998 currently enrolled California State University Long Beach pursuing major aeronautical engineering ultimate goal become commercial airline pilot Currently following soloing age 16 has accumulated 240 hours flight time Cessna aircraft such 150s 172s Pitts 52B William ranked first graduating class St Bernards High School Playa Del Rey achieved unweighted grade point average 3933 addition being part National Honors Society 1996 1998 received top mathematics English department awards Gold Comitatus Medal Yale Book Award Williams school community activities included tutoring group home children cultural awareness committee serving Director fundraising Rotary Interact organization latter involved organizing trips Mexico Other interests included ice skating water sports classical bass guitar restoration classic VolkswagenTs work experience included jobs automobile detailing cashier island attendant service station flight dispatcher Security Aviation located Hawthorne Municipal Airport William has modeling since age 10 became member AMA age 11 flew first RCA pattern contest placed fifth Novice District VII champion 1993 Currently time allows flies Dr Jekell Masters class also enjoys flying Radio Control helicopters well scale sport models states ultimate goal become commercial airline pilot scholarship Academy Model Aeronautics dream step closer Good luck William Elizabeth Ann Mekina Cincinnati Ohio received $1000 Tom Hutchinson scholarship award attending Ohio State University pursuing courses pre-veterinary medicine graduated Walnut Hills High School June 1998 316 grade point average Elizabeth member school marching band first chair Concert Band playing trombone also participated Stage Craft course involves learning about elements stage productions Since ninth grade played softball team 10th grader three varsity team received Scholar Athelete Award participation maintaining 37 GPA member Walnut Hills/Proctor & Gamble FIRST team designed competed robot called Eagle Other activities included Girl Scouts Latin Club serving Class Secretary Student Government notable activities Student Government committee head Adopt-A-Family program area Elizabeth has opportunity develop work ethic through several jobs have involved specialized form babysitting bussing tables restaurant Elizabeth fortunate enough find employment near-by Office Depot learned different types skills have proved valuable Since new locations Columbus OH area will attending school hopes continue working part time Elizabeths modeling experience centers around Free Flight age five watched father build compete Serious interest part developed following winning third-grade science fair award based subject Gliders Longer Wing Spans Fly Further regular local meets Midwest 1994 set AMA Junior hand-held Catapult Glider record CIA Central Indiana Aeromodelers meet went set record Senior However award special significance earning Bob Larsh Perpetual Trophy Elizabeth confesses part fun hearing boys excuses beats relates beat dad event should have heard excuses last six years has competed variety events including Nats Congratulations Elizabeth being presented Tom Hutchison award 1998 4140 Model Aviation utive Council Meeting Highlights Motions made October 24-25 1998 Executive Council Meeting Muncie IN District VII Vice President absentMOTION 9 Moved E McCollough XI second C Foreman IV accept ASDA American Scale Dogfighters Association recognized AMA Special Interest Group MOTION passed unanimously MOTION 1 Moved E McCollough XI second C Bauer VI accept 1999 Operating Budget amended MOTION passed unanimously MOTION 2 Moved B Brown III second C Bauer VI amend Operating Budget account #7104070 increase $7000 MOTION passed unanimously MOTION 3 Moved E McCollough XI second C Bauer VI accept Capital Budget MOTION passed unanimously MOTION 4 Moved C Bauer VI second R Miller IX accept Nats AAAAA event Indoor June 1-6 1999 Johnson City TN Outdoor July 9-August 5 1999 Muncie IN MOTION passed unanimously MOTION 5 Moved R Miller IX second B Brown III Total aircraft thrust shall exceed 35 lbs single engine multiple engines combined Effective immediately amends document Safety Regulations Model Aircraft Gas Turbines item 2 approved April 27 1996 MOTION passed unanimously MOTION 6 Moved C Bauer VI second C Foreman IV rescind Motion 17 November 91 EC meeting budget amount Charles H Grant Scholarship grants based amount representing 15 cents per full open paid AMA member determined using membership total preceding year Should total budgeted amount awarded given year amount shall carried over distribution next year MOTION passed unanimously MOTION 7 Moved C Bauer VI second R Miller IX budgeted amount Charles H Grant Scholarship grants based amount representing 15 cents per full adult paid AMA member less $20000 per year Membership numbers determined total preceding year Scholarship awarded will first paid out allocated fund overage paid out donations scholarship Any unused donations will carried over year next would earn interest applied current budget MOTION passed 11 yes II III IV V VI VIII IX X NAA EVP 1 no XI Moved R Hanson X second B Brown III AMA build up 10 cage sets per Safety Conimittee specifications given NMPRA distribution throughout country After further discussion motion withdrawn R Hanson MOTION 8 Moved E McCollough XI second C Foreman IV Assign Headquarters task getting design per Safety Committee specifications pylon cage system price quotes building same MOTION passed unanimously MOTION 10 Moved J McNeil V second W De Cou II allocated funds various programs will awarded first additional funding will paid out donations Any unused donations will carried over year next would eam interest applied current budget MOTION passed unanimously MOTION 11 Moved R Miller IX second J MeNeill V AMA Flying Site Assistance Fund contribute $8450 development Shawnee Mission Radio Control Clubs new flying field MOTION failed 4 yes V IX X Xl 8 no II III IV VI VIII NAA EVP MOTION 12 Moved R Hanson X second E MeCollough XI AMA Executive Council approve grant 1998 Flying Site Assistance Fund $5000 distributed Woodland-Davis Aeromodelers assist further development control line contest site include paved flight circle capable accommodating control line speed racing events MOTION failed 3 yes VI X XI 8 no II III IV VIII IX NAA EVP 1 abstain V MOTION 13 Moved C Foreman IV second E MeCollough XI AMA Executive Council attend first AMA owned IMS Show California Jan 15 16 17 reimbursed travel room meal expenses according AMA standard operating procedare funding event will Other Officer Expense Fund will individual VPs district budgets MOTION passed 9 yes II IV V VI VIII X XI NAA EVP 2 no III 1 IX MOTION 14 Moved E McCollough XI second C Foreman IV adopt following rules Canadian residents MAAC members entitled enter AMA sanctioned events except FM Team Trials involved aspects modeling USA including joining AMA clubs order Canadian resident become AMA member he/she must MAAC member well order foreign national hold AMA membership and/or enter AMA sanctioned events foreign national must member his/her own National Aeromodeling Organization sole exception person resident country has no National Aeromodeling Orgmization MOTION passed unanimously Districts II X VII absent MOTION 15 Moved E MeCollough Xl second R Miller IX award Executive Director bonus discussed MOTION passed unanimously February 1999 141 FindingPreservingMaintaining Joe Beshar Coordinator 198 Merritt Dr Oradell NJ 07649 Fax 201 261-0223 Tel 201 261-1281 Please note heading Nov issue column fax no reversed phone no listing heading column published correctly Please adjust records accordingly Sorry inconvenience Hey folks communicating please note phone no fax no have makes life much easier find much effective being service Volunteers volunteers volunteers thats what getting thats what want flying site assistance program should aware time highest priority future hobby/sport availability place fly No place fly results no aeromodeling objective address need flying site lost need recognized too late have generally kept aware everyday activities thinking looking around appropriate locations have potential becoming flying site checking ownership other details readiness future fact conceivable might find location superior what club now has Im sure effort well well recognized purpose AMA volunteer flying site assistance program specifically cultivate actively search locations network individuals striving support effort what need about getting board now flying site assistance volunteer really cant have too volunteers might say the merrier us aiming very worthwhile cause future flying RC Free Flight Indoor Control Line whatever Its simple Request registration form get involved support great hobby/sport obtain form registration drop line call copy simple volunteer registration form Its just records can keep aware important issues benefit fellow modelers finding landfill areas have great potential flying sites areas stand idle have limitations can used serve very well flying sites Take notice landfills during travels call attention fellow modelers clubs own objectives encourage sharing ideas associated flying sites amongst fields presently operation am sure operational systems initiatives structural developments being practiced would helpful others Lets share ideas send description what being done flying site can publish develop atmosphere sharing fellow modelers fact send write-up history flying field starting its formation outlining some ways stumbling blocks overcome newsletter editor am sure could very helpful task developing copy 4142 Model Aviation Executive Council Meeting Dates following dates set 1999 Executive Council meetings dates subject change January 30-3 1 1999 April 24-25 1999 July 12 1999 October 1 1999 Budget October 23 -24 1999 999- 9 Rocco Ferrario Education Committee member Imagine standing very large room holding simple model airplane having 20000 science teachers slowly walk past Whos guy toy airplane Whats guy selling Hey looks like fun As glance way theres no telling what thoughts mind course have few thoughts own Are going want what have offer Dont realize what incredible impact model aircraft can have classrooms Am really right guy help get word out Exhibiting presenting largest science teachers conference world terrifying proposition yet never has need greater concert other exciting ventures AMA has undertaken recently Education Committee has made commitment showcase model aviation nations science educators As regular presenter exhibitor National Science Teachers Association well exposed around 20000 teachers year 40000 teachers next year Frank Garcher Midwest Productsone true patriarchs aerospace educationonce proclaimed Teach Teachers Well heres chance have anything offer important model airplanes built classrooms country would help AMA Im convinced answer Yes Model aeronautics deserves place classrooms have teaching middle school science 14 years can think no better tool teaching physical science science process skills Model aviation classroom provides golden opportunity making abstract concepts understandable Modeling provides concrete real-life applications forces center gravity mathematics experimentation could teach same concepts using different activities would want plugging model aviation science course Im teaching extra concepts Im just teaching same concepts better student will succeed activity try class student deserves opportunity succeed something Modeling often chance needy kid taste success academic setting Everybody wins literally thousands science teachers out going love building airplanes students just dont know yet Teaching teachers use model aviation classrooms potentially single effective strategy showing off model airplanes largest number juniors can having science students building planes science class directly benefit AMA Well just casting handfuls grass seed asphalt makes lousy lawn merely having millions kids build Delta Dart does almost nothing AMA increase number active modelers really desirable goal academy need honestly face few points Grass doesnt grow asphalt having scores youngsters building planes context isnt much junior program Dont get wrong kids building airplanes wonderful thing greatly promotes overall tenets aerospace education general organization responsible forwarding sport model aviation job bridge gap student exposed model aviation going catch bug thousands will need out duck-hunting juniors Searching juniors Blast em bag em baste em Provide large group exposure kids possible Immediately identify really interested youngsters facilitate continued involvement through mentoring contest participation AMA membershipwhatever takes keep constantly progressing towards magical elusive Next Step groups already doing fantastic job toward end column has showcased dozens such activities yet memberships average age continues rise Medical advances notwithstanding trend can continue long National Science Teachers Association National Convention Exposition will held Boston March 25-28 1999 20000 science teachers across country scheduled converge AMA will As exhibitor conference well have two different opportunities meet teachers first contact will floor main exhibit hall well have AMAs booth staffed couple modeling educators available answer questions distribute print material second contact will teachers workshop benefits plugging model aviation curriculum workshop will advertised main conference schedule held room should fit approximately 120 teachers information workshop will read follows Workshop Title Soaring Science Model airplanes classroom will take instruction bigher level Academy Model Aeronautics joining forces educators major organizations vendors across country have assembled exciting array lesson ideas instructional materials share kids love fly Remember Icarus right idea wrong adhesive setting convince just additional 70 middle school science teachers try modeling activity students alone would translate 11000 youngsters building what would probably first airplane Unfortunately vast majority will also last lies greatest challenge club/chapter have just three new contacts month three newcomers age asking help getting involved what would tell Empowering science educators build airplanes students just great ways help plant seeds model aviation will seeds find fertile environment grow AMA will going Boston talk eager science teachers across country trip might six blocks away Some such Dick Baxter Heman Lee Tom Sanders JJ Levine Glenn Howard others already have call up AMA Headquarters information Junior Program want hear secret Youre uary 1999 143 Ian Maclaughlin Often model power plant sound discussed some controversy over whether propeller exhaust sources primarily responsible observed sound levels debate has no clear resolution because truth either may dominant important issue resolve attempt quieting No matter effective muffler may fit engine will result reduced sound level propellergenerated sound dominant sensible approach quieting seeks determine what source dominant works reduce first Because propeller-generated sound level somewhat deterministic engine source Im going break customary approach deal first Engine mufflers will dealt later after realizable gains quieting known propeller inherently necessarily acoustic source produce thrust must displace mass air cause pressure differential between face back surfaces blades pressure field steady relative blade rotates appears oscillating pressure stationary observer human auditory apparatus responds interprets fluctuating pressure disturbance sound course sound-producing mechanism responsible component usually referred thrust torque noise Other sources propeller-generated sound thickness vortex noise Thickness noise associated disturbance air mass due finite displacement blades Vortex noise arises shedding vortices trailing edges tips blades normal operating realm RC power plants thickness vortex noise components relatively less important Vortex noise broadband nature typically much lower amplitude tonal components except very low rpm Thickness noise becomes increasingly important propeller speed increases much factor tip speed below Mach 05 range interest us may have measurable effect total propeller noise relatively small blade angles used Control Line aerobatics competition fun-fly much technical literature topic propeller noise Distilled body knowledge fact consider key significance us helical tip speed important single factor correlating noise level associated propeller dynamics Any propeller will generate noise levels above tolerability threshold some tip speed exceeded propellers range sizes commonly use tolerabitity threshold defined 90 dBA 9 feet speed limit range near Mach 045 stay below tip speed limit familiar rule thumb operate product propeller diameter inches times rpm thousands limited figures less 120 rule has use years some modelers notably Control Line Stunt fliers After tip speed torque usually next significance factor correlating sound level generated propeller following estimator takes torque account including blade pitch term requires slightiy calculation estimates noise level produced propeller over range speeds rather just limit value empirically derived curve-fitting data collected using APC propellers driven modified Astro Cobalt 60 motor Other propellers tested generate higher lower levels variations observed have within 1-2 dB measured versus marked dimensions blade angles used Prop Sound LeveldBA@9fi [Diainches x rpm 1000s] hinches autioned rule thumb straight line approximation limited range curve described complex non-linear function Within range about 75 105 dBA 9 feet will predict propeller noise accuracy comparable sound level meter Outside range absurd estimates can result example note stationary propeller rpm0 will predict 48 dBA estimator misapplied range estimator can help resolve whether prop engine sources driving sound measurement Typically engine exhaust level will 2-5 dB above prop level stock muffler fitted though exceptions some values illustrate what can expected some popular RIC engines Table 1 provides performance figures Average 40 performance figures reproduced RCR Engine Tests Book kind permission R/C Report Editor Gordon Banks long-standing advocate quieter model power plants sound levels props calculated above estimator Propeller rpm Prop Level Est dBA 9 ft 9x61399792 10x41373493 9x71274689 10x61172789 10x71086588 11x51038187 12x41057790 11x61043188 11x7959287 12x5923586 12x6849685 13x5814285 14x4737783 Notice propellers turn nearly same rpm thus represent about same torque load prop lesser diameter produces lower sound level Generally lesser diameter higher pitch right approach propeller noise reduction Dont overdo propeller thrust will also drop diameter reduced Also note Average 40 turning some commonly used sport props can operate under sound level constraint 90 dBA 9 feet far propgenerated sound concerned cases aftermuffler primary muffler effective provided engine will required reduce exhaust sound level below prop Considering sound produced prop first step quieting may unconventional will shortest route quieter operation cases may indicate meeting flying sites criteria feasible some models power plants vein regular trend increasing propeller sound level engine power will become apparent after trying various propellers rpm figures above sound level estimator Models engines powerful good two-stroke 45 easily going meet sound constraint 90 dBA 9 ft being done will discussing column will quite simple selecting right prop bolting better muffler have questions comments just want discuss model airplane sound generally please contact postal address 11453 Alps Way Escondido CA 92026 E-mail ian@spawarnavymil Model Aviation ug Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Femwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 787-7454 Before begin column month would like ask special favor anyone reading column attended Old Birds Over Pennsylvania got videotape event would 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L 19931994199519961997 ADULT SENIOR C[11Z ENS oYOuTh TOTAL REVENUE EXPENSES Well go build fly can area hope Santa Claus good Until later 4February 1999 145 i1 g i Le EU 1 t Connecticut / Maine / Massachusetts New Hampshire Rhode Island / Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1828 781 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 AlIen Road Billerica MA 01821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuffin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 031 06-1 077 Richard Sherman 30 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1866 TIMING IS EVERYTHING mailed column last month very next mail brought following picture info Lynda Nelson regarding Scale Masters people shown made trip Ray Labonte Ed Estabrook also qualified did attend because Ray Ed moving Hobby shop new quarters Champion Pro kind airplane manufactured 1967 1968 Champion Aircraft Co makers Citabria would like obtain information such three view photos could help would appreciated Call 781-934-6248 DAWN PATROL WWI FLY-IN following material sent Bob Boulais also provided pictures first event held July 5 1998 Ellington Ct sponsored Northern Ct Radio Control Club joint AMA IMAA event third annual event good turnout event growing year people hear about much like event held Old Rhinebeck NY Local notables include Bill Killam Tom Kosewski Gus Deltwas Paul Savastano Bob Boulais event sponsors 1999 will held weekend following fourth July second event float fly held July 19 1998 sponsored NorthEastern Drone Society Bob Boulais CD beautiful day good turnout aircraft note Fred Tuxworth s beautiful Loehning biplane real show stopper Model Aviation tiful Davis DiW Chauncy Dance aircraft Dawn Patrol fly-in Eindecker foreground owned Ray Hinds Fred Tuxworths Loening biplane stunning work art Fred Walt Witkos usually does flying Art Davies very pretty Tiger Moth Mitsubishi A6M2-N float plane owned Ray Hinds five people attended Scale Masters Ohio District know L-R Jim Gleason RI Charlie Nelson MA Charlie received best civilian airplane trophy Lloyd Roberts ME Bill Killam NH Bill Received trophy best markings John Wood MA Al Ehrenfels Bristol Scout Looks like boys raiding candy cookies • F1 11 [ UEE1 1 New Jersey/ New YorI& Europe Wes De Cou Vice President 85 Riverside Onve Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1308 Phone 908 221-1666 Fax 908 221-9297 decou@idtnet Dave Babcock 445 Stocktorr Street Hightotown NJ 088204501 Roy Brown USAE APOENT 0MB 460 BOX 585 APO AE 09703 Roy Jsschkas 59 Livingston Street St James NY 11780 James M Lewis PO ei Ogdenburg NY 13688-0561 Bob McKay 109W Edmard St solon NJ 08830 Dave Mathewson Box 613 Camillus NY 13031 Tom Murray 31 Voorhees Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920 Marlene Nlkodem 407 Willow Street Locisyox NY 14094 Bill Poytbress 2 Hemlock Coog Soogerties NY 12477 Adam Sattler dl Perry Avenue Lathorn NY 12t 10-2433 Tarry Tarrenoira 151 Omvithtield Dr Endivon NY 13760-4329 Frequency Coordinator Lan Sauter 53 Airpoo Dr Ossoego County Airport Fjlton NY 13069 315 556-6093 First Id like take opportunity congratulate Wes De Cou recent retirement Im little envious wont give him satisfaction letting him know Since hes out gallivanting around country asked could fill him months column Well its 1st November Im sitting writing back Eastern Standard Time weather forecast upstate New York part district calling snow flurries week lot us means outdoor flying season winding down Instead heading out field couple quick flights after dinner its off shop get few hours work winter projects Club meetings now take place flying sessions let winter can awfully long season Around clubs put lot effort winter activities other flying club looking idea meeting program about inviting member club area has different interest yours speak RCers can learn lot Free Flighters Control Line modelers works other way too Good indoor modelers generally experts trimming models information have share can used aspect hobby number years ago club belong predominately RC oriented held Indoor Peanut Scale contest during winter months rubber-powered models fairly easy quick build good fliers permission use high school gym places like town recreation centers church halls also make great flying sites models club looking something to move winter months along quicker give try might surprised much fun Indoor flying can Before forget theres couple housekeeping chores Id like take care Syracuse Thunderbirds Aero Radio Society STARS will holding annual auction again year Walts Hobby Lakeland NY date Friday January 22 1999 starts 630 PM has turned biggest winter auction area well worth attending youre looking good bargain two Theres no charge get youre selling something 10 percent commission up five dollars per item goes host club Another date mark calendars weekend March 6 & 7 1999 weekend annual ARCS/STARS Model Aircraft Forum STARS Sno Fly forum took place Central New York Model Aircraft Associations symposium its third year shaping up another good show forum consists day talks various modeling topics highly experienced modelers Last years forum included presentations Bill Griggs Art Arro Chuck Lines Dan Williams Jules Fried Mike Gosson Terry Terrenoire years line up shaping up just impressive forum runs 1000 AM until 430 PM Ramada Inn North Syracuse NY next day Sunday STARS will hold annual Sno-Fly field Phoenix NY STARS have heated pavilion guys out freezing thumbs off rest us can watch out window drinking coffee Its best both worlds everybody Keep eye out info two central New York events received interesting E-mail week may have already read about elsewhere think important enough repeat Apparently AMA member recently severely burued model fuel can exploded being opened received very severe burns requiring extensive grafling facing long recovery period metal can trying open storage over 20 years no evidence external spark ignition source other container itself According experts materials such propylene oxide nitro methane commonly used model fuels may become destabilized shock sensitive over period time Its theorized substances state change its probable change combination heat generated friction metal metal trying open container initiated explosion might want consider properly disposing fuel has stored period time metal containers Something think about new flying season begins Finally month would like tell little about central New York modeler Kurt Settembre Kurt guys club would like have ten Only modeling few short years has become better pilots club Proficient both gas powered electric models Kurt getting ready tackle RC helicopters has won trophies almost type flying event has entered won several static competitions Always first volunteer time has worked clubs Boy Scout program Try RC program local Civil Air Patrol Once year spring Kurt puts RC flight demonstration local middle school might asking yourself Whats big deal Club has members like Well thats true clubs difference Kurt 13 years old school puts demonstration attends know someone like Kurt drop Wes note give him credit deserve hobby needs Kurts field Dave Mathewson AVP February 1999 147 Associate Vice Presidents 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 Hi] iIhEIIIe]bE 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 Barhee ssei Calgary CoaO Colonrbas OH 43229-2008 614 891-1643 David H Ellis 5261 OeWiO Road Cross Lanes WV 2631 3-1209 304 776-1456 Nelson Gould 1944 Idaho Street Allentown PA 181 03-8516 610 797-6597 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drne New Stanton PA 15672-9449 412 925-3266 Donald Klopp 637 HarrrOon Coon Trappe PA 19426-2256 610 409-0129 Frank Noil 6042 NOrwell Drive Dayton OH 45449 937 435-9232 Matthew Tarowekl P43 600 294 Dogwood Drrne Drums PA 18222 717 766-0661 Joseph 5 Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drioe PO 600 89t Moanree OH 43837-3062 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Anenne FnOy Fort PA 16704 Plrone 717 287-6970 VALLEY FORGE SIGNAL SEEKERS following interesting excerpt Hear Yer official newsletter Valley Forge Signal Seekers Columbus Day field just another good flying day Several fliers few spectators enjoying weather Sometime before noon man young son approached Dave West asked few questions Dave flown big Corsair gentleman seemed interested Dave answered questions made comment stranger sure took like Donny Osmond man replied am Donny Osmond Dave smiled shook Donnys hand yes Donny Osmond Seems Marie appeared QVC West Chester son went ride Valley Forge As passed field Route 252 decided stop see cars parked near field Earlier Warren Barrick seen black limousine drive up two people get out Unfortunately no field camera Except Donny son posed Dave someone took picture Donnys camera After brief conversation us son got limo drove off local excitement Columbus Day Walter Pierzchala provided following pictures Valley Forge activity John Bragitikos J-3 Cub NORTHEAST PHILADELPHIA RADIO CONTROL CLUB Another very active club northeast Philadelphia Northeast Philadelphia Radio Control Club exemplary work unfortunate children very noteworthy following pictures exemplify effort instructors club took act road traveled over four hours donated bus Lake Como Pennsylvania hopes bringing some joy lives seriously ill children Special thanks should made NEPRCCs president Adam Smith Jr last five years has given week year volunteer counselor camp Bob Kolmetzky NEPRCC chief flight instructor flying children Schriners Hospital crippled children Adam Smith Jr help Ken Kneringer flying campers Ronald McDonald camp DELAWARE VALLEY RADIO CONTROL CLUB Another very active Philadelphia area club Delaware Valley Radio Control Club sponsor numerous activities throughout year Highlights end year picnic provided Tom Hooke Rick Meyer Tom Hooke Rich Mazurek prepare day flying Rick Meyer created beautiful Goldberg Sukhoi MURRYSYILLE AREA SAILPLANE SOCIETY Neil Rossi president Murrysville Area Sailplane Society proudly presented picture clubs youngest member Johnny Dubich Jr help father other club members Johnny has flying since last June Gentle Lady appears envy modeler Johnny Dubich Jr beautiful Gentle Lady WINTER CLUB PROGRAM Does club need interesting program winter meeting contact local Associate Vice President can provide insight current happenings Academy Model Aviation Hicks Morrisey Bravo Joseph Pennock Flying Tube U If- U1 L U LU I is] t Associate Vice Presidents George Abbott 8712 Westlake Court Raleigh NC 27613 Home Phone 919 848-6719 E-Mail GAbbott462@aolcom Robert E Babura 117 Otis Dr Severn MD 21144-1130 Home Phone 410 969-9356 E-Mail bbebure@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 moultons@mindspringcom Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Ave Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Home Phone 540 943-1684 E-Mail flyrrs@cfwcom John Stare 826 Marl Pit Rd Middletown DE 19709 Home Phone 302 376-7154 E-Mail 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 month getting information together District IV Column realized get very little info pictures control line free flight soaring communities about guys lets hear see what going aspects great hobby SOUTHWEST AREA PARK R/C MODEL AIRPLANE CLUB May 29th thru 31st SWAP Modelers held its third annual TOC Maryland needed take quick glance down row tarps pop up tents lining pit area realize contestants showed up meant business would no shortage fun excitement photo shows 1st place winner Andy Kane sunglasses Larry Hilyer holding Lanier Lazer kit photo Andy Finizio s airplane greasing perfect landing during 3rd round flight Andy 2nd place winner TOC photo club president Doc Blum looking Art Vail Jr helps train fledgling pilot buddy box STATES VILLE MODEL FLYERS RIC CLUB Received following information Ben Crouch AMA Leader Member Statesville Model Flyers Statesville Model Flyers RIC Club held fly-in Aug 22nd Allison woods northern Iredell County NC event sanctioned AMA IMAA Originally fly-in scheduled held clubs Bill Davidson field located relatively densely populated area As may remember talked Spring about noise complaint neighbor Action taken under leadership president Dr Ronald Milan has resolved problem wishing take chance noise big birds participate Aug 22nd fly-in search made another place Again thanks president new site found made available us owner Mr Thomas Allison Statesville Mr Allison has 3700 foot private airstrip located property known Allison Woods Mr Allison very cooperative mowed entire runway day before fly-in made tables trash containers bags available us Mr Allison B-17 pilot during World War II following photo left right club president Dr Ronald Milan Mr Thomas Allison summer club has demonstrated club active members can overcome serious noise problem save its flying field look forward great radio control model flying GEORGE ROHRBAUGH photo below George Rohrbaugh Manteo NC posing latest quarter scale scratch built copy 1903 Wright Flyer will display North Carolina State Fair Raleigh North Carolina Thats month am off Muncie October Council Meeting Go take kid flying uary 1999 149 Model viation Suggestion Line Have suggestion about magazine Let us know Model Aviation Suggestion Line phone 765 288-4899 extension 223 Alabama / Florida / Georgia / Mississippi / Puerto Rico / South Carolina / Tennessee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Phone 12051 322-2127 FAX 205 22-2654 E-mail jemcneill@junocom WEB-PAGE http//wwwscottnetlama Associate Vice Presidents Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32614 Wiihelmina Chihasz 2626 Arbor Place Knoxville TN 37617 John G Cooper 4768 Cloater Cove Memphis TN 36116 James Alvis 5426 Melwood Onve Jacknon MS 35211 Michael Gregory 305 Rockmont Rd Greenville SC 29615 Wiiiiam T Haywood 4 Robin Circle Foley AL 36535 Karl Hansel 363 Briarwood #42 Meridian MS 39305 Louise izzo 296 Hantridge Way Winteraprisgo FL 32708 Richard Jackson 2118 Thomlee Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Chris Joiner P0 Boo 4469 Columbus GA 31604-0469 Dr John MartIn 2160 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Tore Morris 327 Paeblo Pays Anniston AL 36206 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyma GA 30082 Melvin Sires 761 Boardman Rd Aikan SC 29603 Frank Tiano 15300 Estancia Lane Weal Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Duzer 3604 N River Rd Gainesville GA 30506 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manayester TN 37355 Joseph Micalizzi HC 866 Boa 10397 Fajardo Puerto Rico 00736 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fields 163W Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32148 Phone 19041 684-2517 RC Contest Coordinator Kenneth Blackwell 207 W Sasdcreek Rd Enterprise AL 36330 Phone 334 347-4721 Display Coordinator Russell Mobely 5636 Woodvalley Rd NE Thomson GA 30824 Phone 17061 597-9783 Computer Science Technology Expert Tom Rhodes 9 New York Blvd Beverly Hills FL 34465 Phone 352 527-0674 352 795-2362 know have waiting breathlessly learn fate little running frightened children last month Well werent frightened running candy Candy Math Kevin Miller pictured above cleverly flew over field dropped candy little kids part West Alabama Aero-Modelers entertain everybody important fly-ins held annually Sokol Park Field Tuscaloosa Joe Robinson Club President City Engineer real surprise ha kids? just Council Meeting Let tell voted what motion made increase Property Acquisition Committee budget $7000 1999 voted YES Sounded feasible Passed Motion made accept Capital Budget voted YES Looked OK Passed Motion made accept Nats AAAAA event Indoor June 1-6 1999 Johnson City TN Outdoor July 9*August 5 1999 Muncie IN voted YES Passed Motion made total aircraft thrust shall exceed 35 lbs single multiple engines combined Effective immediately voted YES Passed Motion rescind Nov 91 EC meeting motion budget CH Grant Scholarships based l5 per Open AMA member using membership preceding year awarded carried over next year voted YES rescind Passed Motion made replace above motion following budgeted amount CH Grant Scholarship grants based 15 per adult member less $20000/yr Any unused carry over voted YES Passed Motion made assign Hdqrs get design pylon cage system price quotes voted YES Passed Motion made accept American Scale Dogfighters Assn Special Interest Group voted YES Passed Motion ailocated funds various programs awarded first Additional funding paid donations Unused donations carried over voted YES Passed Motion made Dist IX VP AMA flying Site Assistance Fund contribute $8450 Shawnee Mission RC Clubs new flying field voted YES Motion failed Motion Dist X VP flying Site Assistance $5000 help develop CL site ABSTAINED Motion failed Motion pay travel Council members attend Jan IMS Show Pasadena other officer expense fund voted YES Passed Motion made adopt following rules Canadian residents MAAC members entitled enter AMA sanctioned events except FAI Team Trials involved aspects modeling USA including joining AMA clubs order Canadian resident become AMA member he/she must MAAC member well order foreign national hold AMA membership and/or enter AMA sanctioned events foreign national must member his/her own National Aeromodeling Organization sole exception person resident country has no National Aeromodeling Organization voted YES Passed Motion made give Exec Director bonus voted overwhelmingly YES Passed Youre going believe what Rich Herrtnan has doing modelers Pensacola ordered either K-Mart Toys-R-Us buy $4 foam gliders allows put l/2A engine radio stuff flying field Fun-fly little $4 airplanes actually fly peachy Rich confided next Fun-fly members renowned NorthWest florida Modelers Incorporated will expected bring Mud Ducks ugly airplanes Pictured above L-R front Glen Larber Lew Sabree Rich Herrman himself rear Dick Ashman Nick Neville Lance Ropke Bob Reagan look pretty happy think Rich knows what hes doing Currently computer busted Im going buy new til see get reelected Meanwhile need books have emergency first aid Rob ts Rules Order call write Ill mail both pleasure Ward Van Duzer report Ward recently life threatening operution came out okay Thats what Ward said better telling truth Ward Ward sent snap recent Chattanooga CL contest L-R rear Bill Hubbard Wait Moore Tom Luper Kent Tysor little kids front Aaron Hoffmann Kevin Stewart Model Aviation lie Bauer Vice President Norridge IL 0565 177 .ecnsiitedu Assoctate Vice Presidents Ilttnois John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Parenti 1920 Buckingham Westchester IL 60154 Eve 705 562-5752 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 5000W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421-3108 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears 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 Cat Orr RR 1 Box 123B Higginsville MO 64037 660 584-6264 Fax 660 564-6285 Webmaster Gary Parenti 11001 Martindale Dr Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 531-9556 http//wwcsamiitedu/amadist6findeshtm St Louis MO gentleman introduced down Buder Park St Louis likes big planes double size Sig Senior Cadet Span 13 feet fuselage 105 feet weight about 30 pounds power Comes OS 120 four stroke Jerry Davis hats off note said flys great breaks no speed records Chicago IL Club # 263 Palos R/C Club held glider event last May two tasks performed two minute spot landing other duration Pictures two show 12 pilots far left picture senior pilot day better know Card Board Carl planes wet weather fly very well Picture three has winners day L R Arnie Olson 3rd Rick Hixon 1st Jordon Kaplan 2nd Jim Kubik sent pictures information Paducab KY Club #834 Paducah Aeromodelers opened new flying field after months hard work McCracken County Model Airport has 100 x 400 RC grass runway two 160 foot diameter CL circles Photo L R Red Nelson President Paducah Aeromodelers Danny Orazine County Judge Executive VP Mr Hovecamp local official Jerry Smith club member six time US Fun Fly Champion Next have opening day under new sunshade Allen Brickhaus took pictures CANNONSBURG KY Club #1425 TnState-Model-Flyers hosted 116 sixth graders Chesapeake Middle School day field Over 80 students some buddy-box time Student shown paper balsa gliders rockets demonstrations RIC flying parachute drops fly bys well organized day kept students busy fun club would like know handled 116 students drop us line Tn-State-Modelflyers 6128 Gideon Rd Huntington WV 25705-2241 Neil Gibbons club president supplied pictures information ure has students observing parachute drop Next group returning after retrieving rocket Glen Nad Todd Childers assist student buddy-box Joe Schweitzers plane made quite hit students February 1999 151 Indiana Kentucky / 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 @netinsnet 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 D Lazar 435 Hubbell St Marshall WI 53559-9409 Andy Lowe 9557 Crosley Redford MI 48239 Tel 313 534-6650 E-mail andyd7 @ electrodynamcom Bill Millar 712 Grand Ave Petoskey Ml 49770 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindatrom MN 55045 Mike Zingery 6496 5 Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Al Schwartz 2787 Fernwood Roseville MN 55113 Ph 612633-2286 East Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Ph 810486-4800 Before going good stuff couple announcements need made 1 Please note new E-mail address fax number 2 Jean Lasik has retired has replaced Andy Lowe biography follows Started aeromodeling 1967 Competed forms CL Got RC 1969 Resides 9557 Crosley Redford Mi 48239 can call him home 313 5346650 Mon-Thur 7 pm-l0 pm have figured out yet also Andy Lowe Electro Dynamics Inc anyone wants know about Andy call CL Mosquito 74 span retracts RC fuel shutoff powered two modified OS 4OLAs Built Keith Sandbcrg Rockford MN 4 Sodhusters held first Annual Cub Fly Club field located just east St Paul MN plan again next year Thanks Jack Soebbing picture following pictures flying Electrons ninth annual charity fly-in Airfest 98 years recipient portion proceeds Troop 110 Boy Scouts America Menomonee Falls WI Scouts built flew own trainer Club President Paul Daniel Scouts plane Tim Roliff Electrons member scout Kenny Gall introducing some youngsters RC flying Midwest RC Society held Annual Big Bird fly-in Sept 5th 1998 Northville MI field located just northwest Detroit Thirty-one pilots made 69 flights no problems except two broken props Highlights show demos George Thomas Burton Eisenberg IMAA-legal turbine-powered F-iS Eagles trailing air show smoke weather wonderful hospitality great everybody super time View pits Andy Pesonens now-famous A6M2 Zero foreground flightline Jim Laphams awesome Black Widow startup area Mr Golden Voice Bob Wroblewski Bob announces events Southeast Michigan OK now youre done reading get back building upcoming flying season Bye Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents Now good stuff Arkansas / Louisiana New Mesico / Oklahoma Texas Sandy Frank Vice President 105 N Brazos St Weatherford TX 76086-3207 Phone/Fax 817 599-7131 E-mail sfrank6g@airmailnet wwwAMA-Dist-8org 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 126- SE 35 Oklahoma City OK 73129 405 634-5331 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 4611 Gooch Dr Little Rock AR 72212 501 868-2604 Charles Stevens 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 713 473-4995 John Valls 2502 Montgomery Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 512 723-9018 Ward Walls 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 May peace holiday season yours during time throughout new year May 1999 bring light winds smooth landings Paying back modeling hobbyall us have time limitations placed upon modeling activitiesbut please spend some time give back hobbyvery few learn skills modeling flying alone Most us mentors instructors get us through beginning stages Take some time go out way help beginner give someone modeling/flying lessons both student will richly rewarded Normally mention names involved unique special projectsthis time embarrass anyone will refrain naming names have told project undertaken retail hobby store owner lives AMA District VIIIthis person very active modeling competitor travels throughout country competing also very busy retail store once week pays back modeling/hobby/sport aging society general also modeling community growing number accomplished modelers entering golden years retirement some individuals ability handle models reliably take off land youthful skill aging process has lessened some ability drive model flying field beyond current capability unnamed retail hobby store owner has taken upon himself has taken time out busy life assist senior citizen modelers continue enjoy thrill flying models provides transportation necessary bring senior citizen modelers field arranges himself others provide assistance youthful hands needed allow accomplished modelers continue enjoy aircraft modeling flying myself modeling community would like say Thank know possibly others will follow lead begin similar projects within locale Possibly some time future yet unborn modeler will assist some us enjoy declining years continue experience fulfillment flying models Giving back hobby gives receive give also AMA glue bonds modelers together! Another tireless volunteer modeling within AMA District VIII Mr John D Locke modeling librarian five state region maintains dozens VHS tapes available no charge AMA chartered clubs use programs available basis individual members Contact him 4015 Rio Grande Texarkana Texas 75503 wwwAMA-Dist-8org information about program Another program being undertaken within AMA District VIII nearing completion production free introductory VHS tape pre beginner model building flying tape will answer questions presented person knows absolutely nothing about model building flyingit will copyrighted will available AMA chartered clubs individual members retail hobby stores would agree make available additional copies anyone everyone would benefit such information tape 3 Y2 hour segments tape will answer questions usually raised individual comes active model flying field retail hobby store states am interested what takes go about beginning model aircraft flyingtell what need know tape filmed national modeling center Muncie IN Weatherford Texas additional information master copy pre-beginners informational tape please contact above address Flying Fun & FellowshipSandy Frank uary 1999 153 Krystal King Arkadeiphia Arkansas age 12 displays hardware earned 1998 national Championships parents Mr Mrs Larry King act mechanics crew family team An ingenious model stand work surface seen glider events 1998 National meet threedimensional interlocking puzzle stores flat transportingslight tension between sides legs lets top grasp neither screws pinning Variations could designed almost model Aeromodelers creative group Passing next generation two picture says submitted memberthe names have lost shuffle essence what says universal Associate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Troy Lapp 1609 Main St Williston ND 58801 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 571 03-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Mike Weidner 6535 Foxdale Circle Colorado Springs CO 80919-1788 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News Colorado 5th Annual Big Bird Festival hosted LOVE-AIR RIC Club Loveland Colorado over weekend August 15th 16th 1998 inaugural festival held new Drake Field field has 600 x 50 paved runway taxi ways pit area shelter protective fences large parking lot allowed us hold largest event have date say 1998 Big Bird Festival success understatement Though event held over Saturday Sunday RVs start show up Wednesday Saturday RVs campers trailers lined up over quarter mile along flight line time event concluded 94 registered pilots 6 states brought 156 registered aircraft great weekend flying knows other aircraft stowed away vehicles flown intent Big Bird Festival get pilots together like fly large aircraft eat tons food win raffle prizes enjoy others company go home tired great experience event AMA sanctioned registered aircraft must meet IMAA size minimums pass safety inspection As can see everyone brought hangar full aircraft descriptions saw models WWI WWII Golden Age sport well latest acrobatic aircraft flight line busy through event up six pilots air time Frequency control maintained transmitter impound channels monitored scanner flight line controlled air bosses responsible starting area take-offs landings aircraft pilots did great job providing safe environment fly pilot required have spotter helped flight estimated over 400 flights flown two-day period Other flying camaraderie what else brings pilots event help hobby suppliers other contributors able year give away door prizes eight kits numerous accessories ground support items also able raffle off four kits pilots kits IMAA size legal conclusion flying Sunday held raffle Ready-To-Fly IMAA legal Senior Kadet aircraft scratch built event Jack Quinn came complete 05 91 4-stroke engine Futaba 6 channel Skysport radio Quinn Kadet won Kay McConnell raffle creates lot excitement both pilots spectators prize everybody wants win Bill Hemple pit crew owners Aeroworks year special opportunity club provide additional excitement pilots spectators Bill Hempel 1997 IMAC champion provided noontime air shows Aeroworks 36% Edge 540 Bill wowed everyone performances wasnt enough Bill flew trimmed other pilots planes showed set planes up 3-D maneuvers answered tons questions end show let other pilots try hand flying 540 great job classy man hope have him back some time future event Before after official flying times open flying Pat Tritle Albuquerque showed us fly micro electrics Skylane fly multiengine electrics 4 engine B17 Don Lorentzen Thornton CO put show night flying lights plane would flash various sequences flew Kay McConnell new Quinn Kadet stands Jack Quinn builder Lloyd McConnell events CD year fortunate have great coverage event local newspapers TV articles shows helped promote event bring out local spectators really enjoyed action great thanks goes out pilots attended event year hope enjoyed Thanks also club members sponsors make event possible special thanks Bill Hempel showed us really done Come join us next year 6th annual event will held weekend August 21-22 1999 Plans under way make bigger enjoyable event Transmitter impound area 154 Model Aviation part pit area Lloyd McConnell CD ciate Vice Presidents Iki 11 LI U 1 q js t Arizona / California / Guam Hawaii / Nevada Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone/Fax 602 728-9400 E-mail nchh@primenetcom http/twwwana-1 Ocorn/ama Darwin Barrie Scottadale Arizona 602 946-8955 Don Goeschl Lancaster California 805 940-6066 Darlene Frederick Santa Rosa California 707 525-8815 Marc Karpowich Logan Utah 801 752-3639 Dave Pinjuv Las Vegas Nevada 702 656-1772 Al Williamson Chula Vista California 619 427-4039 Frequency Coordinators Eloy Marez Santa Ana California 714 540-4935 See last montha column additional AVPs Coordinators Palomar RIC Flyers host first annual Top Dawg Scale Fly-in September 271998 Pictured clubs innovative Aircraft Recovery Vehicle ARV Donated club Jack Read family refurbished Jack Buck Faure 3-wheeler luckily saw little action during Top Dawg event scale contest came off hitch mother nature cooperated Saturday storm cleared through just time leave great flying weather Sundays event Located approximately 30 miles north San Diego off Interstate 15 Palomar R/C Flyers gorgeous flying site presents terrific aeromodeling site modelers northern San Diego County Buck Faure oversaw flight line Palomar RIC Flyers Scale Fly-in Thanks Buck dedicated flight line crew scale event ran smooth silk Dick Skoglund Lancaster Ca prepares Fat Albert replica Blue Angels C130 support plane Palomar RIC Flyers Scale Contest Fly-in Dick well know making just about anything out Sig Cadet Senior kit amazing C-130 just example Dicks adeptness unique building technique Dicks C-130 Hercules won Peoples Choice Dick came home over $700 winnings Bob Lang president Palomar RC Flyers did honors provided playby play Top Dawg participants put aircraft through paces Bob has provided energy enthusiasm club personally demonstrates dedication commitment leadership can lay ground work very successful progressive modeling organization Aeromodeling viable nationally recognized recreational/educational outlet adults families youth image aeromodeling presents community viewed too often viewed nothing grown men playing toy airplanes former would bet club other clubs area highly involved playing positive participative role community neighbors government officials landowners view activity merely boys toys terrific opportunity demonstrate skill craftsmanship vocational enrichments great hobby well its social societal benefits national level important seek seize opportunities present benefits model aviation align hobby other recognized recreational technical educational activities public relations efforts should focus educating national leadership general public societal vocational benefits hobby should profile events activities highlight technical skills craftsmanship workmanship aspects hobby well highlighting events compelling spectator appeal Equally important profiling partnerships national regional local entities modeling activities present positive participative contribution community local level need continue work within communities demonstrate tremendous social contributions offered model aviation Whether club officer individual modeling enthusiast would ask take personal challenge presenting aeromodeling viable recreational/educational outlet adults families youth Together everyones individual effort can dispel misperception boys toys mindset Till next time . Keep em safe Keep emflyn ember 271998 Black Sheep Exhibition Squadron San Fernando Valley hosted 112 Fun Fly aimed helping kids learn fly clinic designed needing help getting keeping infamous Cox 049 engines running above photo very successful fun fly provided Fred Cronenwett Canoga Park Ca Freds Black Widow Brodak Cessna Airmaster worked just fine flew great Tony Naccarato Burbank Ca assists young Fiona Austin Long Beach keeping 1/2 model air Fiona kids learned fly Black Sheeps 1998 1/2 Fun Fly February 1999 155 Alaska / Idaho Montana / Oregon Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 97213-0090 503 234-4439 EMAIL vpxi@pacifiercom Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 26405 SE 160th St Issaqush WA 98027 Al Culver Boa 56 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkinson 319 Yellowstone Billings MT 59101 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Reeves Lippincott 4400 Gray Wolf 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 Seser 781 Lillnoet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Sadly weve lost couple long time modelers District Stan King very dedicated modeler tireless supporter modeling lost East Delta Park flying field Portland Stan went crusade lasted decade trying find wrest public flying site out various political subdivisions make up Portland OR area worked him partly successful did have nice site until needs commerce moved us out looking others paper fully successful end use St Johns Landfill site would nice ever SJL closes have Stan King Memorial Flying Site Sadly wonderful modeler instructor devoted friend lost valiant fight against cancer Further north Mount Rainier club has lost its founders Ken Crawford us knew quiet talented gentle giant modeler person Bill Bender MRRCS Newsletter editor remembered Ken spent hours helping newcomers learn fly including Bill himself Ken EXPO regulars doing prep clean-up helping out ever needed About 20 years ago took fledgling AMA VP under wing friendship flourished will always cherish memories Kens big smile warm greetings Last spring AVP Reeves Lippincott sent some pictures new digs shows new house part new runway events year done Alaska Radio Control Society annual Pilot Year Award 1997 non other Reeves Lippincott Its interesting note 2nd place 13 year-old Jason Fuller Bob Stephens r presents Reeves ARCS Pilot Year Award Ed Rhodes Prez Benton Co RIC Club wrote BCRCC asked Newberg Boat Club half time entertainment during 50th anniversary boat racing such success theyve asked entertain again 1999 Brian Unwin right Ed Rhodes middle Tom Leach left eight years BARONS club Spokane have hosted Lilac City Fan Fly Deer Park field According Darrel Stebbins Editor Monocle newsletter year 25 pilots 40 planes event Pilots Washington Oregon Montana Idaho California British Columbia enjoyed event promised spread word about exciting event come back next year Ted Ballin writes Thanks kind words about Bat Sheet Sep 1998 MA An important correction necessary however ideas writing editing work design computerization coloring work Strat-O-Bats VP Dick Anderson Could mention next column Sure Sorry Dick John Crosetto Free Flight CB member recuperating heart valve replacement John road recovery excellent news Ron McBurnett took second FAI FF trials will represent US World FF event Israel 1999 Ron used model throughout trials lost few seconds 7 mm flyoff Congratulations Ron FFers note Al Grell found small pocket watch chain field Indoor enthusiasts will have dates fly Albany Dec 6 Jan 10 Jan 24 Feb 28 April 24-25 two day extravaganza indoor building Flying Symposium Information Bob Stalick 541-928-8101 Model Aviation ious Jet models display Michael Chan Sus beautiful F-80 beautiful F-14
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A Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 View HQ See Page 168 AVLA/Charles H Grant Scholarships year Academy Model Aeronautics awards Charles Hampson Grant Scholarships deserving high school seniors will pursing continuing academic program accredited college university 1998 over 40 applications received processed five-person selection committee applicant screened ranked using various criteria include such things grade point average test results school community activities aeromodeling activities etc addition Grant Scholarship program specialized funds available include yearly donation provided Weak Signals Club funds scholarship result activities occur its annual model expo held spring Toledo Ohio 1998 direction sum $3500 awarded top winner addition amount provided CH Grant funds third scholarship awarded funds Christopher L Teke Silverthome California received Charles Hampson Grant scholarship amount $6100 1998 Additionally awarded Weak Signals scholarship $3500 Chris currently attending University Colorado Boulder Colorado pursuing degree civil engineering participating Air Force ROTC program will serving branch following graduation Chris graduated Summit High School May 1998 achieved weighted grade point average 402 overall academic average 9804% four years ranked third graduating class academic prowess resulted being recognized National Honor Society three years well Spanish Honor Roll provided Sig Manufacturing Inc Montezuma Iowa award based need modeling activity 1998 sum awarded $2000 Funds still currently available Tom Hutchinson grant award designated given individual exhibits highest level Free Right modeling activity 1998 award amount $1000 funds CH Grant awards generated through general funds using specific formula based Academy memberships donations memorials designated specific purpose other awards represent specific donations individuals organizations Applications information scholarships information regarding donations programs may obtained contacting AMA Headquarters extension 201 deadline applications 1999 awards April 30 1999 same period Chris also served high school peer counselor Other honors include Superintendents Honor Roll Geometry top student award Estudiante Del Mes Spanish award advance math awards Christophers school activities included number interest areas played clarinet band second chair certified American Red Cross Lifeguard serving high school camp counselor served school football swim snowboard teams Community service interests included participation Summit County Rugby team Ski Light Foundation Lady Peace Church Scuba diving program building houses nesting ducks Colorado Division Wildlife Chris has member AIvIA since 1990 Concentrating Radio Control has flown models floats skids wheels has participated 11 fly-in events sponsored local club SPARCS events involved Colorado resulted flights much 12000 feet elevations has enjoyed QSAA fly-in Tabulated Certified Public Accounting firm Brady Ware Schoenfeld Inc results announced November 25 1998 Copies complete tabulation can obtained contacting Mary Lou Vojslavek AMA Headquarters President *Dave Brown12145 Rich Hanson5991 District Vice President *Don Krafft857 District V Vice President *Jim McNeill1819 Jim Weems343 Norm Deputy754 District IX Vice President *Russ Miller602 District VII Vice President Special Election Dave Gish1401 * incumbent February 1999 139 Loveland Colorado Big Bird Fly-In 1997 IMAA Rally Giants 1995 dad featured Model Builder magazine /2-scale de Havilland Beaver flown 10th annual London Bridge Seaplane classic Chris remarks never thought hard work gave high school nine years modeling would have rewards like After being involved AMA nine years wonderful see support flying also students seeking higher education Congratulations Christopher Teke Nathan Nathan Enders Cazenovia New York awarded Charles Hampson Grant scholarship amount $5300 1998 graduated Cazenovia High School June 1998 achieved grade point average 3876 ranked fifth class achieved recognition National Honor Society last two years school received RITIUSA Today Quality Cup Medal Bausch Lomb University Rochester Science Award also awarded New York State Regents diploma honors Nathans school activities include participation Cazenovia High School Drama Club Chamber Choir select group performed dozens recitals concerts year 9th 10th grades played Junior Varsity soccer Community activity centered church youth group activities Troop 18 Boy Scouts Both groups involved activities community services such food drives construction hiking trails stream cleanup nearby Adirondack Mountains Nathan proud having achieved rank Eagle Scout August 16 1998 Nathans father passed away two years ago following long bout cancer Since two brothers will college same time found necessary help family expenses 1995 through 1997 worked local newspaper participated peer tutoring math Since 1998 has worked 20 hours week Cazonovia Greenhouses planting weeding installing watering systems mixing soil Additionally has found time construct models several local modelers since 1996 Nathans modeling experience ranges through Almost Ready-to-Fly type models electrics hand-launched gliders sailplanes recent years has concentrated developing own designs involve scratch-building utilizing techniques such foam cutting vacuum-bagging systems composite wing construction years Nats found him competing own-design Apollo hand-launch Genie Harley Michaelis plans 144 inch wingspan carbonfiber skinned 1997 Electric Nats competed Symphony electric member Voltaires club focusing electric flight Academy pleased recognize Nathan Enders scholarship winner H William H Yarnell Westchester California received Charles H Grant Scholarship $3200 1998 currently enrolled California State University Long Beach pursuing major aeronautical engineering ultimate goal become commercial airline pilot Currently following soloing age 16 has accumulated 240 hours flight time Cessna aircraft such 150s 172s Pitts 52B William ranked first graduating class St Bernards High School Playa Del Rey achieved unweighted grade point average 3933 addition being part National Honors Society 1996 1998 received top mathematics English department awards Gold Comitatus Medal Yale Book Award Williams school community activities included tutoring group home children cultural awareness committee serving Director fundraising Rotary Interact organization latter involved organizing trips Mexico Other interests included ice skating water sports classical bass guitar restoration classic VolkswagenTs work experience included jobs automobile detailing cashier island attendant service station flight dispatcher Security Aviation located Hawthorne Municipal Airport William has modeling since age 10 became member AMA age 11 flew first RCA pattern contest placed fifth Novice District VII champion 1993 Currently time allows flies Dr Jekell Masters class also enjoys flying Radio Control helicopters well scale sport models states ultimate goal become commercial airline pilot scholarship Academy Model Aeronautics dream step closer Good luck William Elizabeth Ann Mekina Cincinnati Ohio received $1000 Tom Hutchinson scholarship award attending Ohio State University pursuing courses pre-veterinary medicine graduated Walnut Hills High School June 1998 316 grade point average Elizabeth member school marching band first chair Concert Band playing trombone also participated Stage Craft course involves learning about elements stage productions Since ninth grade played softball team 10th grader three varsity team received Scholar Athelete Award participation maintaining 37 GPA member Walnut Hills/Proctor & Gamble FIRST team designed competed robot called Eagle Other activities included Girl Scouts Latin Club serving Class Secretary Student Government notable activities Student Government committee head Adopt-A-Family program area Elizabeth has opportunity develop work ethic through several jobs have involved specialized form babysitting bussing tables restaurant Elizabeth fortunate enough find employment near-by Office Depot learned different types skills have proved valuable Since new locations Columbus OH area will attending school hopes continue working part time Elizabeths modeling experience centers around Free Flight age five watched father build compete Serious interest part developed following winning third-grade science fair award based subject Gliders Longer Wing Spans Fly Further regular local meets Midwest 1994 set AMA Junior hand-held Catapult Glider record CIA Central Indiana Aeromodelers meet went set record Senior However award special significance earning Bob Larsh Perpetual Trophy Elizabeth confesses part fun hearing boys excuses beats relates beat dad event should have heard excuses last six years has competed variety events including Nats Congratulations Elizabeth being presented Tom Hutchison award 1998 4140 Model Aviation utive Council Meeting Highlights Motions made October 24-25 1998 Executive Council Meeting Muncie IN District VII Vice President absentMOTION 9 Moved E McCollough XI second C Foreman IV accept ASDA American Scale Dogfighters Association recognized AMA Special Interest Group MOTION passed unanimously MOTION 1 Moved E McCollough XI second C Bauer VI accept 1999 Operating Budget amended MOTION passed unanimously MOTION 2 Moved B Brown III second C Bauer VI amend Operating Budget account #7104070 increase $7000 MOTION passed unanimously MOTION 3 Moved E McCollough XI second C Bauer VI accept Capital Budget MOTION passed unanimously MOTION 4 Moved C Bauer VI second R Miller IX accept Nats AAAAA event Indoor June 1-6 1999 Johnson City TN Outdoor July 9-August 5 1999 Muncie IN MOTION passed unanimously MOTION 5 Moved R Miller IX second B Brown III Total aircraft thrust shall exceed 35 lbs single engine multiple engines combined Effective immediately amends document Safety Regulations Model Aircraft Gas Turbines item 2 approved April 27 1996 MOTION passed unanimously MOTION 6 Moved C Bauer VI second C Foreman IV rescind Motion 17 November 91 EC meeting budget amount Charles H Grant Scholarship grants based amount representing 15 cents per full open paid AMA member determined using membership total preceding year Should total budgeted amount awarded given year amount shall carried over distribution next year MOTION passed unanimously MOTION 7 Moved C Bauer VI second R Miller IX budgeted amount Charles H Grant Scholarship grants based amount representing 15 cents per full adult paid AMA member less $20000 per year Membership numbers determined total preceding year Scholarship awarded will first paid out allocated fund overage paid out donations scholarship Any unused donations will carried over year next would earn interest applied current budget MOTION passed 11 yes II III IV V VI VIII IX X NAA EVP 1 no XI Moved R Hanson X second B Brown III AMA build up 10 cage sets per Safety Conimittee specifications given NMPRA distribution throughout country After further discussion motion withdrawn R Hanson MOTION 8 Moved E McCollough XI second C Foreman IV Assign Headquarters task getting design per Safety Committee specifications pylon cage system price quotes building same MOTION passed unanimously MOTION 10 Moved J McNeil V second W De Cou II allocated funds various programs will awarded first additional funding will paid out donations Any unused donations will carried over year next would eam interest applied current budget MOTION passed unanimously MOTION 11 Moved R Miller IX second J MeNeill V AMA Flying Site Assistance Fund contribute $8450 development Shawnee Mission Radio Control Clubs new flying field MOTION failed 4 yes V IX X Xl 8 no II III IV VI VIII NAA EVP MOTION 12 Moved R Hanson X second E MeCollough XI AMA Executive Council approve grant 1998 Flying Site Assistance Fund $5000 distributed Woodland-Davis Aeromodelers assist further development control line contest site include paved flight circle capable accommodating control line speed racing events MOTION failed 3 yes VI X XI 8 no II III IV VIII IX NAA EVP 1 abstain V MOTION 13 Moved C Foreman IV second E MeCollough XI AMA Executive Council attend first AMA owned IMS Show California Jan 15 16 17 reimbursed travel room meal expenses according AMA standard operating procedare funding event will Other Officer Expense Fund will individual VPs district budgets MOTION passed 9 yes II IV V VI VIII X XI NAA EVP 2 no III 1 IX MOTION 14 Moved E McCollough XI second C Foreman IV adopt following rules Canadian residents MAAC members entitled enter AMA sanctioned events except FM Team Trials involved aspects modeling USA including joining AMA clubs order Canadian resident become AMA member he/she must MAAC member well order foreign national hold AMA membership and/or enter AMA sanctioned events foreign national must member his/her own National Aeromodeling Organization sole exception person resident country has no National Aeromodeling Orgmization MOTION passed unanimously Districts II X VII absent MOTION 15 Moved E MeCollough Xl second R Miller IX award Executive Director bonus discussed MOTION passed unanimously February 1999 141 FindingPreservingMaintaining Joe Beshar Coordinator 198 Merritt Dr Oradell NJ 07649 Fax 201 261-0223 Tel 201 261-1281 Please note heading Nov issue column fax no reversed phone no listing heading column published correctly Please adjust records accordingly Sorry inconvenience Hey folks communicating please note phone no fax no have makes life much easier find much effective being service Volunteers volunteers volunteers thats what getting thats what want flying site assistance program should aware time highest priority future hobby/sport availability place fly No place fly results no aeromodeling objective address need flying site lost need recognized too late have generally kept aware everyday activities thinking looking around appropriate locations have potential becoming flying site checking ownership other details readiness future fact conceivable might find location superior what club now has Im sure effort well well recognized purpose AMA volunteer flying site assistance program specifically cultivate actively search locations network individuals striving support effort what need about getting board now flying site assistance volunteer really cant have too volunteers might say the merrier us aiming very worthwhile cause future flying RC Free Flight Indoor Control Line whatever Its simple Request registration form get involved support great hobby/sport obtain form registration drop line call copy simple volunteer registration form Its just records can keep aware important issues benefit fellow modelers finding landfill areas have great potential flying sites areas stand idle have limitations can used serve very well flying sites Take notice landfills during travels call attention fellow modelers clubs own objectives encourage sharing ideas associated flying sites amongst fields presently operation am sure operational systems initiatives structural developments being practiced would helpful others Lets share ideas send description what being done flying site can publish develop atmosphere sharing fellow modelers fact send write-up history flying field starting its formation outlining some ways stumbling blocks overcome newsletter editor am sure could very helpful task developing copy 4142 Model Aviation Executive Council Meeting Dates following dates set 1999 Executive Council meetings dates subject change January 30-3 1 1999 April 24-25 1999 July 12 1999 October 1 1999 Budget October 23 -24 1999 999- 9 Rocco Ferrario Education Committee member Imagine standing very large room holding simple model airplane having 20000 science teachers slowly walk past Whos guy toy airplane Whats guy selling Hey looks like fun As glance way theres no telling what thoughts mind course have few thoughts own Are going want what have offer Dont realize what incredible impact model aircraft can have classrooms Am really right guy help get word out Exhibiting presenting largest science teachers conference world terrifying proposition yet never has need greater concert other exciting ventures AMA has undertaken recently Education Committee has made commitment showcase model aviation nations science educators As regular presenter exhibitor National Science Teachers Association well exposed around 20000 teachers year 40000 teachers next year Frank Garcher Midwest Productsone true patriarchs aerospace educationonce proclaimed Teach Teachers Well heres chance have anything offer important model airplanes built classrooms country would help AMA Im convinced answer Yes Model aeronautics deserves place classrooms have teaching middle school science 14 years can think no better tool teaching physical science science process skills Model aviation classroom provides golden opportunity making abstract concepts understandable Modeling provides concrete real-life applications forces center gravity mathematics experimentation could teach same concepts using different activities would want plugging model aviation science course Im teaching extra concepts Im just teaching same concepts better student will succeed activity try class student deserves opportunity succeed something Modeling often chance needy kid taste success academic setting Everybody wins literally thousands science teachers out going love building airplanes students just dont know yet Teaching teachers use model aviation classrooms potentially single effective strategy showing off model airplanes largest number juniors can having science students building planes science class directly benefit AMA Well just casting handfuls grass seed asphalt makes lousy lawn merely having millions kids build Delta Dart does almost nothing AMA increase number active modelers really desirable goal academy need honestly face few points Grass doesnt grow asphalt having scores youngsters building planes context isnt much junior program Dont get wrong kids building airplanes wonderful thing greatly promotes overall tenets aerospace education general organization responsible forwarding sport model aviation job bridge gap student exposed model aviation going catch bug thousands will need out duck-hunting juniors Searching juniors Blast em bag em baste em Provide large group exposure kids possible Immediately identify really interested youngsters facilitate continued involvement through mentoring contest participation AMA membershipwhatever takes keep constantly progressing towards magical elusive Next Step groups already doing fantastic job toward end column has showcased dozens such activities yet memberships average age continues rise Medical advances notwithstanding trend can continue long National Science Teachers Association National Convention Exposition will held Boston March 25-28 1999 20000 science teachers across country scheduled converge AMA will As exhibitor conference well have two different opportunities meet teachers first contact will floor main exhibit hall well have AMAs booth staffed couple modeling educators available answer questions distribute print material second contact will teachers workshop benefits plugging model aviation curriculum workshop will advertised main conference schedule held room should fit approximately 120 teachers information workshop will read follows Workshop Title Soaring Science Model airplanes classroom will take instruction bigher level Academy Model Aeronautics joining forces educators major organizations vendors across country have assembled exciting array lesson ideas instructional materials share kids love fly Remember Icarus right idea wrong adhesive setting convince just additional 70 middle school science teachers try modeling activity students alone would translate 11000 youngsters building what would probably first airplane Unfortunately vast majority will also last lies greatest challenge club/chapter have just three new contacts month three newcomers age asking help getting involved what would tell Empowering science educators build airplanes students just great ways help plant seeds model aviation will seeds find fertile environment grow AMA will going Boston talk eager science teachers across country trip might six blocks away Some such Dick Baxter Heman Lee Tom Sanders JJ Levine Glenn Howard others already have call up AMA Headquarters information Junior Program want hear secret Youre uary 1999 143 Ian Maclaughlin Often model power plant sound discussed some controversy over whether propeller exhaust sources primarily responsible observed sound levels debate has no clear resolution because truth either may dominant important issue resolve attempt quieting No matter effective muffler may fit engine will result reduced sound level propellergenerated sound dominant sensible approach quieting seeks determine what source dominant works reduce first Because propeller-generated sound level somewhat deterministic engine source Im going break customary approach deal first Engine mufflers will dealt later after realizable gains quieting known propeller inherently necessarily acoustic source produce thrust must displace mass air cause pressure differential between face back surfaces blades pressure field steady relative blade rotates appears oscillating pressure stationary observer human auditory apparatus responds interprets fluctuating pressure disturbance sound course sound-producing mechanism responsible component usually referred thrust torque noise Other sources propeller-generated sound thickness vortex noise Thickness noise associated disturbance air mass due finite displacement blades Vortex noise arises shedding vortices trailing edges tips blades normal operating realm RC power plants thickness vortex noise components relatively less important Vortex noise broadband nature typically much lower amplitude tonal components except very low rpm Thickness noise becomes increasingly important propeller speed increases much factor tip speed below Mach 05 range interest us may have measurable effect total propeller noise relatively small blade angles used Control Line aerobatics competition fun-fly much technical literature topic propeller noise Distilled body knowledge fact consider key significance us helical tip speed important single factor correlating noise level associated propeller dynamics Any propeller will generate noise levels above tolerability threshold some tip speed exceeded propellers range sizes commonly use tolerabitity threshold defined 90 dBA 9 feet speed limit range near Mach 045 stay below tip speed limit familiar rule thumb operate product propeller diameter inches times rpm thousands limited figures less 120 rule has use years some modelers notably Control Line Stunt fliers After tip speed torque usually next significance factor correlating sound level generated propeller following estimator takes torque account including blade pitch term requires slightiy calculation estimates noise level produced propeller over range speeds rather just limit value empirically derived curve-fitting data collected using APC propellers driven modified Astro Cobalt 60 motor Other propellers tested generate higher lower levels variations observed have within 1-2 dB measured versus marked dimensions blade angles used Prop Sound LeveldBA@9fi [Diainches x rpm 1000s] hinches autioned rule thumb straight line approximation limited range curve described complex non-linear function Within range about 75 105 dBA 9 feet will predict propeller noise accuracy comparable sound level meter Outside range absurd estimates can result example note stationary propeller rpm0 will predict 48 dBA estimator misapplied range estimator can help resolve whether prop engine sources driving sound measurement Typically engine exhaust level will 2-5 dB above prop level stock muffler fitted though exceptions some values illustrate what can expected some popular RIC engines Table 1 provides performance figures Average 40 performance figures reproduced RCR Engine Tests Book kind permission R/C Report Editor Gordon Banks long-standing advocate quieter model power plants sound levels props calculated above estimator Propeller rpm Prop Level Est dBA 9 ft 9x61399792 10x41373493 9x71274689 10x61172789 10x71086588 11x51038187 12x41057790 11x61043188 11x7959287 12x5923586 12x6849685 13x5814285 14x4737783 Notice propellers turn nearly same rpm thus represent about same torque load prop lesser diameter produces lower sound level Generally lesser diameter higher pitch right approach propeller noise reduction Dont overdo propeller thrust will also drop diameter reduced Also note Average 40 turning some commonly used sport props can operate under sound level constraint 90 dBA 9 feet far propgenerated sound concerned cases aftermuffler primary muffler effective provided engine will required reduce exhaust sound level below prop Considering sound produced prop first step quieting may unconventional will shortest route quieter operation cases may indicate meeting flying sites criteria feasible some models power plants vein regular trend increasing propeller sound level engine power will become apparent after trying various propellers rpm figures above sound level estimator Models engines powerful good two-stroke 45 easily going meet sound constraint 90 dBA 9 ft being done will discussing column will quite simple selecting right prop bolting better muffler have questions comments just want discuss model airplane sound generally please contact postal address 11453 Alps Way Escondido CA 92026 E-mail ian@spawarnavymil Model Aviation ug Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Femwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 787-7454 Before begin column month would like ask special favor anyone reading column attended Old Birds Over Pennsylvania got videotape event would 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L 19931994199519961997 ADULT SENIOR C[11Z ENS oYOuTh TOTAL REVENUE EXPENSES Well go build fly can area hope Santa Claus good Until later 4February 1999 145 i1 g i Le EU 1 t Connecticut / Maine / Massachusetts New Hampshire Rhode Island / Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1828 781 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 AlIen Road Billerica MA 01821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuffin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 031 06-1 077 Richard Sherman 30 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1866 TIMING IS EVERYTHING mailed column last month very next mail brought following picture info Lynda Nelson regarding Scale Masters people shown made trip Ray Labonte Ed Estabrook also qualified did attend because Ray Ed moving Hobby shop new quarters Champion Pro kind airplane manufactured 1967 1968 Champion Aircraft Co makers Citabria would like obtain information such three view photos could help would appreciated Call 781-934-6248 DAWN PATROL WWI FLY-IN following material sent Bob Boulais also provided pictures first event held July 5 1998 Ellington Ct sponsored Northern Ct Radio Control Club joint AMA IMAA event third annual event good turnout event growing year people hear about much like event held Old Rhinebeck NY Local notables include Bill Killam Tom Kosewski Gus Deltwas Paul Savastano Bob Boulais event sponsors 1999 will held weekend following fourth July second event float fly held July 19 1998 sponsored NorthEastern Drone Society Bob Boulais CD beautiful day good turnout aircraft note Fred Tuxworth s beautiful Loehning biplane real show stopper Model Aviation tiful Davis DiW Chauncy Dance aircraft Dawn Patrol fly-in Eindecker foreground owned Ray Hinds Fred Tuxworths Loening biplane stunning work art Fred Walt Witkos usually does flying Art Davies very pretty Tiger Moth Mitsubishi A6M2-N float plane owned Ray Hinds five people attended Scale Masters Ohio District know L-R Jim Gleason RI Charlie Nelson MA Charlie received best civilian airplane trophy Lloyd Roberts ME Bill Killam NH Bill Received trophy best markings John Wood MA Al Ehrenfels Bristol Scout Looks like boys raiding candy cookies • F1 11 [ UEE1 1 New Jersey/ New YorI& Europe Wes De Cou Vice President 85 Riverside Onve Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1308 Phone 908 221-1666 Fax 908 221-9297 decou@idtnet Dave Babcock 445 Stocktorr Street Hightotown NJ 088204501 Roy Brown USAE APOENT 0MB 460 BOX 585 APO AE 09703 Roy Jsschkas 59 Livingston Street St James NY 11780 James M Lewis PO ei Ogdenburg NY 13688-0561 Bob McKay 109W Edmard St solon NJ 08830 Dave Mathewson Box 613 Camillus NY 13031 Tom Murray 31 Voorhees Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920 Marlene Nlkodem 407 Willow Street Locisyox NY 14094 Bill Poytbress 2 Hemlock Coog Soogerties NY 12477 Adam Sattler dl Perry Avenue Lathorn NY 12t 10-2433 Tarry Tarrenoira 151 Omvithtield Dr Endivon NY 13760-4329 Frequency Coordinator Lan Sauter 53 Airpoo Dr Ossoego County Airport Fjlton NY 13069 315 556-6093 First Id like take opportunity congratulate Wes De Cou recent retirement Im little envious wont give him satisfaction letting him know Since hes out gallivanting around country asked could fill him months column Well its 1st November Im sitting writing back Eastern Standard Time weather forecast upstate New York part district calling snow flurries week lot us means outdoor flying season winding down Instead heading out field couple quick flights after dinner its off shop get few hours work winter projects Club meetings now take place flying sessions let winter can awfully long season Around clubs put lot effort winter activities other flying club looking idea meeting program about inviting member club area has different interest yours speak RCers can learn lot Free Flighters Control Line modelers works other way too Good indoor modelers generally experts trimming models information have share can used aspect hobby number years ago club belong predominately RC oriented held Indoor Peanut Scale contest during winter months rubber-powered models fairly easy quick build good fliers permission use high school gym places like town recreation centers church halls also make great flying sites models club looking something to move winter months along quicker give try might surprised much fun Indoor flying can Before forget theres couple housekeeping chores Id like take care Syracuse Thunderbirds Aero Radio Society STARS will holding annual auction again year Walts Hobby Lakeland NY date Friday January 22 1999 starts 630 PM has turned biggest winter auction area well worth attending youre looking good bargain two Theres no charge get youre selling something 10 percent commission up five dollars per item goes host club Another date mark calendars weekend March 6 & 7 1999 weekend annual ARCS/STARS Model Aircraft Forum STARS Sno Fly forum took place Central New York Model Aircraft Associations symposium its third year shaping up another good show forum consists day talks various modeling topics highly experienced modelers Last years forum included presentations Bill Griggs Art Arro Chuck Lines Dan Williams Jules Fried Mike Gosson Terry Terrenoire years line up shaping up just impressive forum runs 1000 AM until 430 PM Ramada Inn North Syracuse NY next day Sunday STARS will hold annual Sno-Fly field Phoenix NY STARS have heated pavilion guys out freezing thumbs off rest us can watch out window drinking coffee Its best both worlds everybody Keep eye out info two central New York events received interesting E-mail week may have already read about elsewhere think important enough repeat Apparently AMA member recently severely burued model fuel can exploded being opened received very severe burns requiring extensive grafling facing long recovery period metal can trying open storage over 20 years no evidence external spark ignition source other container itself According experts materials such propylene oxide nitro methane commonly used model fuels may become destabilized shock sensitive over period time Its theorized substances state change its probable change combination heat generated friction metal metal trying open container initiated explosion might want consider properly disposing fuel has stored period time metal containers Something think about new flying season begins Finally month would like tell little about central New York modeler Kurt Settembre Kurt guys club would like have ten Only modeling few short years has become better pilots club Proficient both gas powered electric models Kurt getting ready tackle RC helicopters has won trophies almost type flying event has entered won several static competitions Always first volunteer time has worked clubs Boy Scout program Try RC program local Civil Air Patrol Once year spring Kurt puts RC flight demonstration local middle school might asking yourself Whats big deal Club has members like Well thats true clubs difference Kurt 13 years old school puts demonstration attends know someone like Kurt drop Wes note give him credit deserve hobby needs Kurts field Dave Mathewson AVP February 1999 147 Associate Vice Presidents 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 Hi] iIhEIIIe]bE 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 Barhee ssei Calgary CoaO Colonrbas OH 43229-2008 614 891-1643 David H Ellis 5261 OeWiO Road Cross Lanes WV 2631 3-1209 304 776-1456 Nelson Gould 1944 Idaho Street Allentown PA 181 03-8516 610 797-6597 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drne New Stanton PA 15672-9449 412 925-3266 Donald Klopp 637 HarrrOon Coon Trappe PA 19426-2256 610 409-0129 Frank Noil 6042 NOrwell Drive Dayton OH 45449 937 435-9232 Matthew Tarowekl P43 600 294 Dogwood Drrne Drums PA 18222 717 766-0661 Joseph 5 Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drioe PO 600 89t Moanree OH 43837-3062 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Anenne FnOy Fort PA 16704 Plrone 717 287-6970 VALLEY FORGE SIGNAL SEEKERS following interesting excerpt Hear Yer official newsletter Valley Forge Signal Seekers Columbus Day field just another good flying day Several fliers few spectators enjoying weather Sometime before noon man young son approached Dave West asked few questions Dave flown big Corsair gentleman seemed interested Dave answered questions made comment stranger sure took like Donny Osmond man replied am Donny Osmond Dave smiled shook Donnys hand yes Donny Osmond Seems Marie appeared QVC West Chester son went ride Valley Forge As passed field Route 252 decided stop see cars parked near field Earlier Warren Barrick seen black limousine drive up two people get out Unfortunately no field camera Except Donny son posed Dave someone took picture Donnys camera After brief conversation us son got limo drove off local excitement Columbus Day Walter Pierzchala provided following pictures Valley Forge activity John Bragitikos J-3 Cub NORTHEAST PHILADELPHIA RADIO CONTROL CLUB Another very active club northeast Philadelphia Northeast Philadelphia Radio Control Club exemplary work unfortunate children very noteworthy following pictures exemplify effort instructors club took act road traveled over four hours donated bus Lake Como Pennsylvania hopes bringing some joy lives seriously ill children Special thanks should made NEPRCCs president Adam Smith Jr last five years has given week year volunteer counselor camp Bob Kolmetzky NEPRCC chief flight instructor flying children Schriners Hospital crippled children Adam Smith Jr help Ken Kneringer flying campers Ronald McDonald camp DELAWARE VALLEY RADIO CONTROL CLUB Another very active Philadelphia area club Delaware Valley Radio Control Club sponsor numerous activities throughout year Highlights end year picnic provided Tom Hooke Rick Meyer Tom Hooke Rich Mazurek prepare day flying Rick Meyer created beautiful Goldberg Sukhoi MURRYSYILLE AREA SAILPLANE SOCIETY Neil Rossi president Murrysville Area Sailplane Society proudly presented picture clubs youngest member Johnny Dubich Jr help father other club members Johnny has flying since last June Gentle Lady appears envy modeler Johnny Dubich Jr beautiful Gentle Lady WINTER CLUB PROGRAM Does club need interesting program winter meeting contact local Associate Vice President can provide insight current happenings Academy Model Aviation Hicks Morrisey Bravo Joseph Pennock Flying Tube U If- U1 L U LU I is] t Associate Vice Presidents George Abbott 8712 Westlake Court Raleigh NC 27613 Home Phone 919 848-6719 E-Mail GAbbott462@aolcom Robert E Babura 117 Otis Dr Severn MD 21144-1130 Home Phone 410 969-9356 E-Mail bbebure@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 moultons@mindspringcom Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Ave Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Home Phone 540 943-1684 E-Mail flyrrs@cfwcom John Stare 826 Marl Pit Rd Middletown DE 19709 Home Phone 302 376-7154 E-Mail 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 month getting information together District IV Column realized get very little info pictures control line free flight soaring communities about guys lets hear see what going aspects great hobby SOUTHWEST AREA PARK R/C MODEL AIRPLANE CLUB May 29th thru 31st SWAP Modelers held its third annual TOC Maryland needed take quick glance down row tarps pop up tents lining pit area realize contestants showed up meant business would no shortage fun excitement photo shows 1st place winner Andy Kane sunglasses Larry Hilyer holding Lanier Lazer kit photo Andy Finizio s airplane greasing perfect landing during 3rd round flight Andy 2nd place winner TOC photo club president Doc Blum looking Art Vail Jr helps train fledgling pilot buddy box STATES VILLE MODEL FLYERS RIC CLUB Received following information Ben Crouch AMA Leader Member Statesville Model Flyers Statesville Model Flyers RIC Club held fly-in Aug 22nd Allison woods northern Iredell County NC event sanctioned AMA IMAA Originally fly-in scheduled held clubs Bill Davidson field located relatively densely populated area As may remember talked Spring about noise complaint neighbor Action taken under leadership president Dr Ronald Milan has resolved problem wishing take chance noise big birds participate Aug 22nd fly-in search made another place Again thanks president new site found made available us owner Mr Thomas Allison Statesville Mr Allison has 3700 foot private airstrip located property known Allison Woods Mr Allison very cooperative mowed entire runway day before fly-in made tables trash containers bags available us Mr Allison B-17 pilot during World War II following photo left right club president Dr Ronald Milan Mr Thomas Allison summer club has demonstrated club active members can overcome serious noise problem save its flying field look forward great radio control model flying GEORGE ROHRBAUGH photo below George Rohrbaugh Manteo NC posing latest quarter scale scratch built copy 1903 Wright Flyer will display North Carolina State Fair Raleigh North Carolina Thats month am off Muncie October Council Meeting Go take kid flying uary 1999 149 Model viation Suggestion Line Have suggestion about magazine Let us know Model Aviation Suggestion Line phone 765 288-4899 extension 223 Alabama / Florida / Georgia / Mississippi / Puerto Rico / South Carolina / Tennessee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Phone 12051 322-2127 FAX 205 22-2654 E-mail jemcneill@junocom WEB-PAGE http//wwwscottnetlama Associate Vice Presidents Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32614 Wiihelmina Chihasz 2626 Arbor Place Knoxville TN 37617 John G Cooper 4768 Cloater Cove Memphis TN 36116 James Alvis 5426 Melwood Onve Jacknon MS 35211 Michael Gregory 305 Rockmont Rd Greenville SC 29615 Wiiiiam T Haywood 4 Robin Circle Foley AL 36535 Karl Hansel 363 Briarwood #42 Meridian MS 39305 Louise izzo 296 Hantridge Way Winteraprisgo FL 32708 Richard Jackson 2118 Thomlee Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Chris Joiner P0 Boo 4469 Columbus GA 31604-0469 Dr John MartIn 2160 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Tore Morris 327 Paeblo Pays Anniston AL 36206 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyma GA 30082 Melvin Sires 761 Boardman Rd Aikan SC 29603 Frank Tiano 15300 Estancia Lane Weal Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Duzer 3604 N River Rd Gainesville GA 30506 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manayester TN 37355 Joseph Micalizzi HC 866 Boa 10397 Fajardo Puerto Rico 00736 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fields 163W Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32148 Phone 19041 684-2517 RC Contest Coordinator Kenneth Blackwell 207 W Sasdcreek Rd Enterprise AL 36330 Phone 334 347-4721 Display Coordinator Russell Mobely 5636 Woodvalley Rd NE Thomson GA 30824 Phone 17061 597-9783 Computer Science Technology Expert Tom Rhodes 9 New York Blvd Beverly Hills FL 34465 Phone 352 527-0674 352 795-2362 know have waiting breathlessly learn fate little running frightened children last month Well werent frightened running candy Candy Math Kevin Miller pictured above cleverly flew over field dropped candy little kids part West Alabama Aero-Modelers entertain everybody important fly-ins held annually Sokol Park Field Tuscaloosa Joe Robinson Club President City Engineer real surprise ha kids? just Council Meeting Let tell voted what motion made increase Property Acquisition Committee budget $7000 1999 voted YES Sounded feasible Passed Motion made accept Capital Budget voted YES Looked OK Passed Motion made accept Nats AAAAA event Indoor June 1-6 1999 Johnson City TN Outdoor July 9*August 5 1999 Muncie IN voted YES Passed Motion made total aircraft thrust shall exceed 35 lbs single multiple engines combined Effective immediately voted YES Passed Motion rescind Nov 91 EC meeting motion budget CH Grant Scholarships based l5 per Open AMA member using membership preceding year awarded carried over next year voted YES rescind Passed Motion made replace above motion following budgeted amount CH Grant Scholarship grants based 15 per adult member less $20000/yr Any unused carry over voted YES Passed Motion made assign Hdqrs get design pylon cage system price quotes voted YES Passed Motion made accept American Scale Dogfighters Assn Special Interest Group voted YES Passed Motion ailocated funds various programs awarded first Additional funding paid donations Unused donations carried over voted YES Passed Motion made Dist IX VP AMA flying Site Assistance Fund contribute $8450 Shawnee Mission RC Clubs new flying field voted YES Motion failed Motion Dist X VP flying Site Assistance $5000 help develop CL site ABSTAINED Motion failed Motion pay travel Council members attend Jan IMS Show Pasadena other officer expense fund voted YES Passed Motion made adopt following rules Canadian residents MAAC members entitled enter AMA sanctioned events except FAI Team Trials involved aspects modeling USA including joining AMA clubs order Canadian resident become AMA member he/she must MAAC member well order foreign national hold AMA membership and/or enter AMA sanctioned events foreign national must member his/her own National Aeromodeling Organization sole exception person resident country has no National Aeromodeling Organization voted YES Passed Motion made give Exec Director bonus voted overwhelmingly YES Passed Youre going believe what Rich Herrtnan has doing modelers Pensacola ordered either K-Mart Toys-R-Us buy $4 foam gliders allows put l/2A engine radio stuff flying field Fun-fly little $4 airplanes actually fly peachy Rich confided next Fun-fly members renowned NorthWest florida Modelers Incorporated will expected bring Mud Ducks ugly airplanes Pictured above L-R front Glen Larber Lew Sabree Rich Herrman himself rear Dick Ashman Nick Neville Lance Ropke Bob Reagan look pretty happy think Rich knows what hes doing Currently computer busted Im going buy new til see get reelected Meanwhile need books have emergency first aid Rob ts Rules Order call write Ill mail both 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Cat Orr RR 1 Box 123B Higginsville MO 64037 660 584-6264 Fax 660 564-6285 Webmaster Gary Parenti 11001 Martindale Dr Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 531-9556 http//wwcsamiitedu/amadist6findeshtm St Louis MO gentleman introduced down Buder Park St Louis likes big planes double size Sig Senior Cadet Span 13 feet fuselage 105 feet weight about 30 pounds power Comes OS 120 four stroke Jerry Davis hats off note said flys great breaks no speed records Chicago IL Club # 263 Palos R/C Club held glider event last May two tasks performed two minute spot landing other duration Pictures two show 12 pilots far left picture senior pilot day better know Card Board Carl planes wet weather fly very well Picture three has winners day L R Arnie Olson 3rd Rick Hixon 1st Jordon Kaplan 2nd Jim Kubik sent pictures information Paducab KY Club #834 Paducah Aeromodelers opened new flying field after months hard work McCracken County Model Airport has 100 x 400 RC grass runway two 160 foot diameter CL circles Photo L R Red Nelson President Paducah Aeromodelers Danny Orazine County Judge Executive VP Mr Hovecamp local official Jerry Smith club member six time US Fun Fly Champion Next have opening day under new sunshade Allen Brickhaus took pictures CANNONSBURG KY Club #1425 TnState-Model-Flyers hosted 116 sixth graders Chesapeake Middle School day field Over 80 students some buddy-box time Student shown paper balsa gliders rockets demonstrations RIC flying parachute drops fly bys well organized day kept students busy fun club would like know handled 116 students drop us line Tn-State-Modelflyers 6128 Gideon Rd Huntington WV 25705-2241 Neil Gibbons club president supplied pictures information ure has students observing parachute drop Next group returning after retrieving rocket Glen Nad Todd Childers assist student buddy-box Joe Schweitzers plane made quite hit students February 1999 151 Indiana Kentucky / 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 @netinsnet 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 D Lazar 435 Hubbell St Marshall WI 53559-9409 Andy Lowe 9557 Crosley Redford MI 48239 Tel 313 534-6650 E-mail andyd7 @ electrodynamcom Bill Millar 712 Grand Ave Petoskey Ml 49770 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindatrom MN 55045 Mike Zingery 6496 5 Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Al Schwartz 2787 Fernwood Roseville MN 55113 Ph 612633-2286 East Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Ph 810486-4800 Before going good stuff couple announcements need made 1 Please note new E-mail address fax number 2 Jean Lasik has retired has replaced Andy Lowe biography follows Started aeromodeling 1967 Competed forms CL Got RC 1969 Resides 9557 Crosley Redford Mi 48239 can call him home 313 5346650 Mon-Thur 7 pm-l0 pm have figured out yet also Andy Lowe Electro Dynamics Inc anyone wants know about Andy call CL Mosquito 74 span retracts RC fuel shutoff powered two modified OS 4OLAs Built Keith Sandbcrg Rockford MN 4 Sodhusters held first Annual Cub Fly Club field located just east St Paul MN plan again next year Thanks Jack Soebbing picture following pictures flying Electrons ninth annual charity fly-in Airfest 98 years recipient portion proceeds Troop 110 Boy Scouts America Menomonee Falls WI Scouts built flew own trainer Club President Paul Daniel Scouts plane Tim Roliff Electrons member scout Kenny Gall introducing some youngsters RC flying Midwest RC Society held Annual Big Bird fly-in Sept 5th 1998 Northville MI field located just northwest Detroit Thirty-one pilots made 69 flights no problems except two broken props Highlights show demos George Thomas Burton Eisenberg IMAA-legal turbine-powered F-iS Eagles trailing air show smoke weather wonderful hospitality great everybody super time View pits Andy Pesonens now-famous A6M2 Zero foreground flightline Jim Laphams awesome Black Widow startup area Mr Golden Voice Bob Wroblewski Bob announces events Southeast Michigan OK now youre done reading get back building upcoming flying season Bye Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents Now good stuff Arkansas / Louisiana New Mesico / Oklahoma Texas Sandy Frank Vice President 105 N Brazos St Weatherford TX 76086-3207 Phone/Fax 817 599-7131 E-mail sfrank6g@airmailnet wwwAMA-Dist-8org 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 126- SE 35 Oklahoma City OK 73129 405 634-5331 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 4611 Gooch Dr Little Rock AR 72212 501 868-2604 Charles Stevens 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 713 473-4995 John Valls 2502 Montgomery Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 512 723-9018 Ward Walls 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 May peace holiday season yours during time throughout new year May 1999 bring light winds smooth landings Paying back modeling hobbyall us have time limitations placed upon modeling activitiesbut please spend some time give back hobbyvery few learn skills modeling flying alone Most us mentors instructors get us through beginning stages Take some time go out way help beginner give someone modeling/flying lessons both student will richly rewarded Normally mention names involved unique special projectsthis time embarrass anyone will refrain naming names have told project undertaken retail hobby store owner lives AMA District VIIIthis person very active modeling competitor travels throughout country competing also very busy retail store once week pays back modeling/hobby/sport aging society general also modeling community growing number accomplished modelers entering golden years retirement some individuals ability handle models reliably take off land youthful skill aging process has lessened some ability drive model flying field beyond current capability unnamed retail hobby store owner has taken upon himself has taken time out busy life assist senior citizen modelers continue enjoy thrill flying models provides transportation necessary bring senior citizen modelers field arranges himself others provide assistance youthful hands needed allow accomplished modelers continue enjoy aircraft modeling flying myself modeling community would like say Thank know possibly others will follow lead begin similar projects within locale Possibly some time future yet unborn modeler will assist some us enjoy declining years continue experience fulfillment flying models Giving back hobby gives receive give also AMA glue bonds modelers together! Another tireless volunteer modeling within AMA District VIII Mr John D Locke modeling librarian five state region maintains dozens VHS tapes available no charge AMA chartered clubs use programs available basis individual members Contact him 4015 Rio Grande Texarkana Texas 75503 wwwAMA-Dist-8org information about program Another program being undertaken within AMA District VIII nearing completion production free introductory VHS tape pre beginner model building flying tape will answer questions presented person knows absolutely nothing about model building flyingit will copyrighted will available AMA chartered clubs individual members retail hobby stores would agree make available additional copies anyone everyone would benefit such information tape 3 Y2 hour segments tape will answer questions usually raised individual comes active model flying field retail hobby store states am interested what takes go about beginning model aircraft flyingtell what need know tape filmed national modeling center Muncie IN Weatherford Texas additional information master copy pre-beginners informational tape please contact above address Flying Fun & FellowshipSandy Frank uary 1999 153 Krystal King Arkadeiphia Arkansas age 12 displays hardware earned 1998 national Championships parents Mr Mrs Larry King act mechanics crew family team An ingenious model stand work surface seen glider events 1998 National meet threedimensional interlocking puzzle stores flat transportingslight tension between sides legs lets top grasp neither screws pinning Variations could designed almost model Aeromodelers creative group Passing next generation two picture says submitted memberthe names have lost shuffle essence what says universal Associate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Troy Lapp 1609 Main St Williston ND 58801 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 571 03-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Mike Weidner 6535 Foxdale Circle Colorado Springs CO 80919-1788 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News Colorado 5th Annual Big Bird Festival hosted LOVE-AIR RIC Club Loveland Colorado over weekend August 15th 16th 1998 inaugural festival held new Drake Field field has 600 x 50 paved runway taxi ways pit area shelter protective fences large parking lot allowed us hold largest event have date say 1998 Big Bird Festival success understatement Though event held over Saturday Sunday RVs start show up Wednesday Saturday RVs campers trailers lined up over quarter mile along flight line time event concluded 94 registered pilots 6 states brought 156 registered aircraft great weekend flying knows other aircraft stowed away vehicles flown intent Big Bird Festival get pilots together like fly large aircraft eat tons food win raffle prizes enjoy others company go home tired great experience event AMA sanctioned registered aircraft must meet IMAA size minimums pass safety inspection As can see everyone brought hangar full aircraft descriptions saw models WWI WWII Golden Age sport well latest acrobatic aircraft flight line busy through event up six pilots air time Frequency control maintained transmitter impound channels monitored scanner flight line controlled air bosses responsible starting area take-offs landings aircraft pilots did great job providing safe environment fly pilot required have spotter helped flight estimated over 400 flights flown two-day period Other flying camaraderie what else brings pilots event help hobby suppliers other contributors able year give away door prizes eight kits numerous accessories ground support items also able raffle off four kits pilots kits IMAA size legal conclusion flying Sunday held raffle Ready-To-Fly IMAA legal Senior Kadet aircraft scratch built event Jack Quinn came complete 05 91 4-stroke engine Futaba 6 channel Skysport radio Quinn Kadet won Kay McConnell raffle creates lot excitement both pilots spectators prize everybody wants win Bill Hemple pit crew owners Aeroworks year special opportunity club provide additional excitement pilots spectators Bill Hempel 1997 IMAC champion provided noontime air shows Aeroworks 36% Edge 540 Bill wowed everyone performances wasnt enough Bill flew trimmed other pilots planes showed set planes up 3-D maneuvers answered tons questions end show let other pilots try hand flying 540 great job classy man hope have him back some time future event Before after official flying times open flying Pat Tritle Albuquerque showed us fly micro electrics Skylane fly multiengine electrics 4 engine B17 Don Lorentzen Thornton CO put show night flying lights plane would flash various sequences flew Kay McConnell new Quinn Kadet stands Jack Quinn builder Lloyd McConnell events CD year fortunate have great coverage event local newspapers TV articles shows helped promote event bring out local spectators really enjoyed action great thanks goes out pilots attended event year hope enjoyed Thanks also club members sponsors make event possible special thanks Bill Hempel showed us really done Come join us next year 6th annual event will held weekend August 21-22 1999 Plans under way make bigger enjoyable event Transmitter impound area 154 Model Aviation part pit area Lloyd McConnell CD ciate Vice Presidents Iki 11 LI U 1 q js t Arizona / California / Guam Hawaii / Nevada Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone/Fax 602 728-9400 E-mail nchh@primenetcom http/twwwana-1 Ocorn/ama Darwin Barrie Scottadale Arizona 602 946-8955 Don Goeschl Lancaster California 805 940-6066 Darlene Frederick Santa Rosa California 707 525-8815 Marc Karpowich Logan Utah 801 752-3639 Dave Pinjuv Las Vegas Nevada 702 656-1772 Al Williamson Chula Vista California 619 427-4039 Frequency Coordinators Eloy Marez Santa Ana California 714 540-4935 See last montha column additional AVPs Coordinators Palomar RIC Flyers host first annual Top Dawg Scale Fly-in September 271998 Pictured clubs innovative Aircraft Recovery Vehicle ARV Donated club Jack Read family refurbished Jack Buck Faure 3-wheeler luckily saw little action during Top Dawg event scale contest came off hitch mother nature cooperated Saturday storm cleared through just time leave great flying weather Sundays event Located approximately 30 miles north San Diego off Interstate 15 Palomar R/C Flyers gorgeous flying site presents terrific aeromodeling site modelers northern San Diego County Buck Faure oversaw flight line Palomar RIC Flyers Scale Fly-in Thanks Buck dedicated flight line crew scale event ran smooth silk Dick Skoglund Lancaster Ca prepares Fat Albert replica Blue Angels C130 support plane Palomar RIC Flyers Scale Contest Fly-in Dick well know making just about anything out Sig Cadet Senior kit amazing C-130 just example Dicks adeptness unique building technique Dicks C-130 Hercules won Peoples Choice Dick came home over $700 winnings Bob Lang president Palomar RC Flyers did honors provided playby play Top Dawg participants put aircraft through paces Bob has provided energy enthusiasm club personally demonstrates dedication commitment leadership can lay ground work very successful progressive modeling organization Aeromodeling viable nationally recognized recreational/educational outlet adults families youth image aeromodeling presents community viewed too often viewed nothing grown men playing toy airplanes former would bet club other clubs area highly involved playing positive participative role community neighbors government officials landowners view activity merely boys toys terrific opportunity demonstrate skill craftsmanship vocational enrichments great hobby well its social societal benefits national level important seek seize opportunities present benefits model aviation align hobby other recognized recreational technical educational activities public relations efforts should focus educating national leadership general public societal vocational benefits hobby should profile events activities highlight technical skills craftsmanship workmanship aspects hobby well highlighting events compelling spectator appeal Equally important profiling partnerships national regional local entities modeling activities present positive participative contribution community local level need continue work within communities demonstrate tremendous social contributions offered model aviation Whether club officer individual modeling enthusiast would ask take personal challenge presenting aeromodeling viable recreational/educational outlet adults families youth Together everyones individual effort can dispel misperception boys toys mindset Till next time . Keep em safe Keep emflyn ember 271998 Black Sheep Exhibition Squadron San Fernando Valley hosted 112 Fun Fly aimed helping kids learn fly clinic designed needing help getting keeping infamous Cox 049 engines running above photo very successful fun fly provided Fred Cronenwett Canoga Park Ca Freds Black Widow Brodak Cessna Airmaster worked just fine flew great Tony Naccarato Burbank Ca assists young Fiona Austin Long Beach keeping 1/2 model air Fiona kids learned fly Black Sheeps 1998 1/2 Fun Fly February 1999 155 Alaska / Idaho Montana / Oregon Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 97213-0090 503 234-4439 EMAIL vpxi@pacifiercom Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 26405 SE 160th St Issaqush WA 98027 Al Culver Boa 56 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkinson 319 Yellowstone Billings MT 59101 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Reeves Lippincott 4400 Gray Wolf 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 Seser 781 Lillnoet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Sadly weve lost couple long time modelers District Stan King very dedicated modeler tireless supporter modeling lost East Delta Park flying field Portland Stan went crusade lasted decade trying find wrest public flying site out various political subdivisions make up Portland OR area worked him partly successful did have nice site until needs commerce moved us out looking others paper fully successful end use St Johns Landfill site would nice ever SJL closes have Stan King Memorial Flying Site Sadly wonderful modeler instructor devoted friend lost valiant fight against cancer Further north Mount Rainier club has lost its founders Ken Crawford us knew quiet talented gentle giant modeler person Bill Bender MRRCS Newsletter editor remembered Ken spent hours helping newcomers learn fly including Bill himself Ken EXPO regulars doing prep clean-up helping out ever needed About 20 years ago took fledgling AMA VP under wing friendship flourished will always cherish memories Kens big smile warm greetings Last spring AVP Reeves Lippincott sent some pictures new digs shows new house part new runway events year done Alaska Radio Control Society annual Pilot Year Award 1997 non other Reeves Lippincott Its interesting note 2nd place 13 year-old Jason Fuller Bob Stephens r presents Reeves ARCS Pilot Year Award Ed Rhodes Prez Benton Co RIC Club wrote BCRCC asked Newberg Boat Club half time entertainment during 50th anniversary boat racing such success theyve asked entertain again 1999 Brian Unwin right Ed Rhodes middle Tom Leach left eight years BARONS club Spokane have hosted Lilac City Fan Fly Deer Park field According Darrel Stebbins Editor Monocle newsletter year 25 pilots 40 planes event Pilots Washington Oregon Montana Idaho California British Columbia enjoyed event promised spread word about exciting event come back next year Ted Ballin writes Thanks kind words about Bat Sheet Sep 1998 MA An important correction necessary however ideas writing editing work design computerization coloring work Strat-O-Bats VP Dick Anderson Could mention next column Sure Sorry Dick John Crosetto Free Flight CB member recuperating heart valve replacement John road recovery excellent news Ron McBurnett took second FAI FF trials will represent US World FF event Israel 1999 Ron used model throughout trials lost few seconds 7 mm flyoff Congratulations Ron FFers note Al Grell found small pocket watch chain field Indoor enthusiasts will have dates fly Albany Dec 6 Jan 10 Jan 24 Feb 28 April 24-25 two day extravaganza indoor building Flying Symposium Information Bob Stalick 541-928-8101 Model Aviation ious Jet models display Michael Chan Sus beautiful F-80 beautiful F-14