A AM ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS U W7UU 806 FIFTEENTH ST NW WASHINGTON DC 20005 news AMA HQ Executive Director NO 106 1976 NATS AUGUST 1-8--DAYTON1 OHIO Thats official pending final Air Force confirmation site Wright Field adjacent Air Force Museum Air Force approval expected given year-end meantime plans proceeding assumption meeting between AMA Air Force ficials October 15 very favorable Arrangements have already made dormitory accomodations Uni versity Dayton about 15 minutes Wright Field No air conditioning dorms linen will provided sheets pillows pillowcases room has sink Previous Nats dorm users will appreciate latter two improvements So start planning now what should bigger Nats ever--at least 2000 contestants expected Dayton next year THE EPIC FLIGHT-ALMOST TOO EASY View AMA HQ Executive Director AMA President Johnny Clemens first proposed transcontinental model flight early 1975 goal achieve success 1976 AMAs story idea Model Aviation August 1975 issue aimed toward goal hope some shorter flights might tried 1975 building up attempts 1976 Continued page 50 OCTOBER 24 EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING Detailed minutes will published AMA News later following di gest meeting results 1 Financial Review An excellent third quarter 9 months financial report 1975 indicated substantial oper ating profit breakeven Nats Model Aviation costs well within sub scription income a Presidents per diem allowance made applicable travel AMA well nonAMA events b VicePresidents per diem al lowance annual above $300 upon specific approval Presi dent 2 FM Policies a Team selection program expenditures policy reaffirmed require ad vance program participant approval council approval after program initiated b CL team selection program funds divided combined depend ing upon whether team programs separate Speed Aerobatics Team Race combined c World Champion support US World Champions will financially sup ported same team members take part world champion ships individuals d Team financial support Will continued per current policy world championships out Continued page 49 46 Model Aviation COUNCIL MEETING Continued page 46 side Europe distant places provided FAT budgeting sufficient year such additional travel needed e Contingency overocean travel An ticipating greater need com mercial transportation 1977 due probable end current subsid ized travel arrangements planning will initiated develop alter natives Substantial cost incress es expected likeli hood price increases FAT stamps f Donations souvenir patch sales other fund raising efforts will used aid teams rather team selection program expenses g Team selection deadline authorized same year world championships provided least 90day separation available between picking team date world championships 3 Scholarship Program continued until alternatives offered Junior involvement Alternatives current program desired attract youngsters model aviation 4 1975 Eats Problems reviewed success financial aspects noted $9000 income due higher en try fees though fewer contestants $11000 less expenses due use local workers save travel cost reimbursementthe $20000 improvement produced breakeven oper ation 9 Club Associations Chapters compos ed AMA chartered clubs approved official recognition bene fits means encouraging development larger groups mem bers cooperative efforts between clubs 10 Charter flights AMA involvement discouraged especially AMA control operation liable suffer bad PR flight has problems 11 Microfiche distribution AMAs mic rofilmed list members made available commercial pur poses distribution discre tion EQ 12 District meeting financial support Eo need seen Obtaining meeting places local responsibility out expense obligation AMA beyond travel reimbursement AMA ficers involved 13 Local vs Eational PR AMAs effort primarily national though par ticipation regional programs pos sible significant news media attention likely 14 Awards Fellowships approved Sal Taibi Bob Lopshire Distingu ished Service Award Jack Josaitis Meritorious Service Awards Bob Stalick Jim Perdue 15 Mew business a Contest Director Handbook Status final preparation 1976 printing b MC Contest Board Action Special vote f acceptance Soaring classes approved c Cash Prizes Contests Lack policy noted tradition history shows cash prizes have made frequently going back twenties Mo policy action seen necessary d VP Columns Standards set regard ing amount material acceptable magazine publication a Rules Change Cycle Current Con test Board operation noted near end first 2year cycle too early evaluate results comparison previous 1year cycles Stability competition 75 season noted plus f Frequency Committee Review noted committee resuming active operation under new chairmanship visibility could expected soon g MC Helicopter Activity Heed rules proposals April 1976 noted such activity gain official competition status Lack previous rule proposal activity noted basic reason f problems recognition promotion Mote Full council present VPs President SacTiteas Exec Direc tor Mext meeting tentatively agreed California next February 5 1976 Eats Dates Aug 1-B lo cation Dayton Ohio approved pend ing Air Force confirmation Wright Field site Mats planning pro ceed no better alternatives known 6 EQ Computer operation EQ pro ceed planning inhouse mini computer operation replace cur rent outside services possibility sharing US Parachute Assns com puter same building EQ explored 7 Mutchinson Property Purchase a Megotiations continuing finalize financial details use adjacent airport property b Roof repairs needed before win ter weather approved im mediate action upon AMAs ac quisition property 8 Membership Representation Various proposals state representation discussed discarded due equities member club popula tion various states 1 rep per state fair representation Other possibilities involving club special interest representatives considered well changes number executive council members by-laws Further study made general consensus seems existing system better some critics realize criticism involves comparatively small percentage mem bersmost members apparently disin terested satisfied continu ing study better define need extent desire change GOVERNMENT REPORT ON ENGINE NOISE According April 1975 report Applied Acoustics Section Eational Bureau Standards f Consumer Product Safety Commission .. model airplane engines produce noise can affect operators effect can include communication interference well possible hear ing damage. report puts new twist cur rent urgency concerning need f engine noise reduction attention has mostly focused less engine noise prevent nuisance complaints neighbors threaten loss flying sites Mow however attention being called hearing damage dan ger operate model engines noise problem becoming visible governmental agencies its obvious dont find solu tion ourselves can expect legisla tive action eventually So its matter time before see ser ious effects activity significance new report suggests previously ignored sit uation must now considered has oppose mufflers cause fly areas noise does bother neighbors now because government concern noise may cause hearing damage im mediate vicinity end result may muffler requirements Most af fected could competition flier has resisted engine noise reduction unnecessary because meets typical ly held sites such military air ports noise has pro blem Its too early tell will directly affect model aircraft acti vity direction seems clear problem will get worse sooner later meantime look hope reports new revolutionary type lowcost muffler may soon market See AMA Presidents column page 53 December 1975 issue Model Aviation PROPERTY FUND STILL GROWING Megotiations AMAs Mutchinson Kan sas property purchase final stages contracts agreements getting last round retouching before signing Much polishing has involved wording connection use adjacent property airfieldto make sure AMAs use model flying purposes assured under satisfactory conditions Meanwhile some people putting money behind support AMA purchase Corles Meck Free Flight Soaring Society Virginia example has recently sent $lBOO$l club member Club leaders John Eovak Dick Isabella also contributed idea further fund raising should carried out soon suggested spec ial cloth patch Mutchinson supporters sold contribute additional money toward purchase improve ments January 1975 49 FCC LICENSE BACKLOG reduction FCC license fees $20 $4 applies NC equip ment licenses has resulted unbe lievable influx applications FCC CE licensesboth voice RC tremendous increase license ap plications coincides implemen tation new computer FCC causing further back log processing licenses Jeremiab Courtney AMA Legal Counsel emissary FCC recently sent HQ cartoon copied FCC indicates severity pro blem picture four fellows absolutely hysterical kneeslapping floorpounding laughter caption concerning license application Want Patience virtue new re newal NC license applicants should prepared operate club licenses time wait patiently until things get back normal FCC will also help Contest Directors can show some proof having sent license fees FCC EPIC FLIGHT Continued page 46 Bob Doris Rich decided could done much sooner ted no time proving point along Carl Goldberg did lot taming about possibility 1975 Bats August obvious enthused given idea lot thought seemed target October 1975 flight unrealistic During several conferences AMAs Bats Headquarters Lake Charles Louisiana details planned flight discussed AMAs degree involvement developed just didnt seem possible Richs could really get show road soon However AMA cooperation promised areas fund raising support logistics PR certification performance communications others Between mid-August October 1 about ten weeks model spares built test flying needed support vehicles modified sponsorship licited news media coverage traffic planning arranged enroute club support enlisted other intricate de tails planned Somehow came together though much doubt uncer tainty Two things sure however Richs going full speed abead model vehicle preparations sponsors getting bandwagon midSeptember Richs de parting Chicago Kitty Hawk Horth Carolina week end before October 1 takeoff target During last two weeks prepara tions got hectic still much skepticism nobody wanted caught short case flight really did get going So much behind scenes talk about wishing six months work flight arrangements pace Richs kept everybody moving hoping somehow might exercise futility weekend hef ore flight begin AMA sent HQ assistant Mobie Steele Kitty Hawk immediately caught up final frantic prepara tions Bob Duris arrived site confident So CE radios installed vehicles well warning lights Bobs command car camper would also serve pilots perch Test flights made some doubts Bob seemed have difficulty making flybys PR photos Also seemed very first few miles would make whole project farce Kitty Hawk clever choice PR purposes nightmare flight considerations Almost im mediately after takeoff caravan would have proceed over long bridge across bay between Kitty Hawk beach mainland overwater leg caused lot worries did long stretch wooded land afterward natural think effort would come sad end within first few miles didnt Bob did some inten sive test flying sharpen pilot ing skills soon showed could fly land tightly needed also obvious Doris de termined go schedule come what may did very quickly developed flight just slim chance sudden mental obstacle overwater bridge passed caravan mainland headed cross country 50 mph goal arrive Raleigh BC next day some special bicentennial ceremonies civic officials made time comparatively little trou bleplenty anxious moments soon settled down regular routine went whole month October soon established model equipment very relia ble Bob Rich made flying appear easy wasnt Bob did such pro fessional job part pro ject soon got taken granted Day after day passed similar reports success schedule good media coverage enroute due lots frantic day night phone coordination AMAs PR man Larry Bolich Hobie Steele come back HQ after seeing caravan make Raleigh re ported barring equipment problems assuming flight team Bob Doris Bob Sutalaki Ed Sweeney Lee Taylor would continue work together well first hundred miles rest trip assured Hobie right flight contin ued steadily four weeks Lets detail problems irritations along way whole amazingly con sistent operation Bolich manned phones home HQ keep support publicity effort going flew Lea Angeles part wel coming party final landing happened manner end made seem like never question success Everyone involved pitched made happen Bob Duris Rich made seem easy con fidence unshakable showed Wetherford Texas two mem bers team werent able depart caravan schedule Bob Doris took off anyway made days leg practically own oth ers caught up night plane aptly named liberty Bell symbol individual courage determination made US great-the free spirit enabled people overcome odds doubt Bob Doris Rich made spirit behind liberty Bell come life again example us problem made look too easy wasnt FAA REQUESTS AMA COOPERATION AGAIN few years ago 1972 Federal Aviation Administration responded some reports near misses between models fullscale planes asking AMA coopera tion alert modelers need vigilance operations time much controversy arose because appeared FAA trying lim model flying altitudes less 400 feet cleared up AMA-FAA dis cussions indicated altitude fig ure limit warming point What boiled down fact FAA still concerned about model flying over 400 feet ex tent wanted informed such flying might take place particularly within 3 miles airport Once air cleared point began general movement toward dialogue between modelers FAA person nel local scene FAA pleased because gained much better idea location na ture model flying activities also got know modelers gained appreciation activities same time modelers got know about FAA problems concerning aircraft traffic control need con scious fullscale activity near flying sites FAA record since 1972 has noticeably free incidents between models fullscale aircraft However cropped up recently near Dulles air port about 30 miles west Washington DC Fortunately serious FAA didnt panic Instead AMA received phone call letter FAA asking help reminding mo delers need stay vigilant avoiding model flying vicinity fullscale aircraft end AMA members asked dig out AMA rule books read again information inside back cover also AMA Safety Code back cover meantime AMA will working model magazine publishers model industry general remind modelers FAA model air craft standards need keep ing record clean AMAS FREQUENCY COMMIVTEE Recently re organized under new Chairman John Strong Wheaton Md committee now con sists Robert Aberle Hauppauge NY Jack Albrecht Presidio San Francisco Ca Dr Walter Good Bethesda Md Richard Jansson Wellesley Hills Mass C T Williams APO MY 50 Model Aviation AMAS FIRST PAID RENEKAL FOR 1976 annual membership renewal rush again Renewal notices went out mid-October-over 60000 Al isnediately first return back Oct 22 RC Hibbard Triangle Va signed up $17 membership using 1975 magazine cre dit reduce membership cost 76 Since renewals pouring back off good start 76 hopeful sign renewal packets sent out bulk mail normally takes 2 3 weeks delivery Some members have reported week less delivery typical encoura ging members should have renewal packets about Nov 5 know someone hasnt got please advise AMA HQ dupli cate mailing can made Coonotrouto MoroeMsoonlroooto 0 Non Haepohir e lolerdoheroro, Cliff Piper I Vce-Prnsident Highland Avenue DISTRICT REPORTAtkinson NH 03811 After pros cons about columns spurred colleague John Spalding seems read generally should con tinue put forth reflection views opinions tempered puts own membership much has received club field location yet Please send yours compilation District vote associate VP Maine shows strong support Art Everett writing during Council meeting Dallas exact figures hand about 30 Art Everett 23 Dave Skillings other people con tention received about 10 votes between Thanks interest folks appointment ART EVERETT will mail shortly hope others will continue support AMA actively say really AVPs know effect Everyone has important voice will communicate AVP liai son people out field Lets hear PLEASE host club very successful District meeting last yearthe 495th RE Squadron has very graciously offered through Tom DiMilla host again March 1976 As noted before John Clemens has agreed come up because success al ready schedule will firmed up soon planning meeting held set exact date will try longer period display per haps seminar type afternoon some brief reports presentations courseJohnny Clemens ing schedule October 19th delightful meal evening down Weymouth Mass Flying Goombahs first annual banquet brought ladies presentations club members Thanks making part Dick Sherman awarded Dis tinguished Service plaque award arrives hgtrs can tie him down long enough receive Noo Jroey C Nero York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Rayside NY 11361 SECOND DISTRICT THOUGHTS last column mentioned series forthcoming contests scheduled flown southern part District pleasure report compe titions exceeded greatest expecta tions els conclusion contest preparation direction has truly come age long last tribute unsung WORKERS see model airplane competition rare opportunity contribute worthwhile cause recipro cate some limited measure great abundance pleasure like ALL us have derived fasci nating pursuit binds us gethe wonderfully spiring have NOT contributed made aware importance sport/ hobby need partici pation future activities kind end good worthwhile AMEH! PERPETUATION Lest breed perish pass oblivion have simply GOT evolve sound effective Youth program model aviation though challenge Academy continually confronted answers procedurally difficult come largely because Youth such random fleeting thing gon leaving scant op portunity develop effective con tinuity programming efore reassuring read letters such welcome recently received Steve Gross Cinnaminson NJ Aero Devils reading follows Thought would drop line about certain club district rather unique club am talking about Cinnaminson Aero Devils unique thing club run entirely teenagers Although have adult members dont have voting office holding rights club brought about group control line flyers am needed club immediate area now have grown six members 1974 sixteen 1975 club has formed f half years has making out very well meet local library 1st 3rd Mondays month have after Parks Commission fly ing field have just about got club completely oriented control line flyers can seen RC FF club clubs main interst get young people involved model aviation educate community planes toys think club has doing very well both goals club got its AMA charter beginning year have looking forward made showing Aero Olympics last year camping week thought really great have just completed very success ful mall show pic ture enclosed year club has Flyoff against members club always fun Well guess have taken up enough time Gear Up Locked leads observation Devils like young uns mention Exorcism could lose its sinister creepy implica tions d have impressive group District UP TO STRENGTH am pleased announce appoint ment two additional Associate Vice Presidents District II thus fil ling allotment three such state representatives New Jersey end three New York two new members staff Jack Semmarco 2062 Emerson Avenue Union NJ 07083 Joe Friend resides 62 Joysan Terrace Freehold NJ 07728 local modelers please note addresses USE the both ap pointees active modelers great dedication integrity deep involve ment lofty cause shaping ganized modelling fit needs practicing AMA membe ove hobby actively parti cipate opposed members name onl ncommunicative ones sit silently hands wait something happe wonder WHY doesnt Mr Sammarco versatile modeler member Union Model Airplane Club known model airplane club New Jersey whatever specialty founder current President Hew Jersey Association Model Airplane Clubs Inc ---- Mr Friend widely-known highly regarded competitor Contest Director has earned wealth respect articulate editor newsletter organization Monmouth Model Airplane Club Inc en active membe both Jack Joe share very low regard patent apathy fellowAMAera help two gentle men other AVPs also harbor sentiments John Grigg Sill Ross Cliff Montplaisir Del Runkle shall hopefully able lick problem least Dis trict II t SPEAR UP tell us what want us YOU AMA both same modelers rvo yants mindreaders GEAR UP AND LoCKED thoPooooyloaoaWoot Onarra III DISTRICT REPORT EDITOR Ron Morgan Ill Vice-President School Vet children Scotland PA 17284 CLYDE STACY 601 HANKEY FARMS DRIVE OAXDAIE PA 15071 Within several weeks election certain AMA officers will held year SecretaryTreasurer odd number district vicepresidents will elected Traditionally District III elections have higher normal voter turnout hoped district membars eli gible vote will share interest participate years election Please remember have send dues f 1976 returning election ballot usually sent together reduce mailing costs * * ** * *** **** ** January 1975 51
Edition: Model Aviation - 1976/01
Page Numbers: 46, 49, 50, 51
A AM ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS U W7UU 806 FIFTEENTH ST NW WASHINGTON DC 20005 news AMA HQ Executive Director NO 106 1976 NATS AUGUST 1-8--DAYTON1 OHIO Thats official pending final Air Force confirmation site Wright Field adjacent Air Force Museum Air Force approval expected given year-end meantime plans proceeding assumption meeting between AMA Air Force ficials October 15 very favorable Arrangements have already made dormitory accomodations Uni versity Dayton about 15 minutes Wright Field No air conditioning dorms linen will provided sheets pillows pillowcases room has sink Previous Nats dorm users will appreciate latter two improvements So start planning now what should bigger Nats ever--at least 2000 contestants expected Dayton next year THE EPIC FLIGHT-ALMOST TOO EASY View AMA HQ Executive Director AMA President Johnny Clemens first proposed transcontinental model flight early 1975 goal achieve success 1976 AMAs story idea Model Aviation August 1975 issue aimed toward goal hope some shorter flights might tried 1975 building up attempts 1976 Continued page 50 OCTOBER 24 EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING Detailed minutes will published AMA News later following di gest meeting results 1 Financial Review An excellent third quarter 9 months financial report 1975 indicated substantial oper ating profit breakeven Nats Model Aviation costs well within sub scription income a Presidents per diem allowance made applicable travel AMA well nonAMA events b VicePresidents per diem al lowance annual above $300 upon specific approval Presi dent 2 FM Policies a Team selection program expenditures policy reaffirmed require ad vance program participant approval council approval after program initiated b CL team selection program funds divided combined depend ing upon whether team programs separate Speed Aerobatics Team Race combined c World Champion support US World Champions will financially sup ported same team members take part world champion ships individuals d Team financial support Will continued per current policy world championships out Continued page 49 46 Model Aviation COUNCIL MEETING Continued page 46 side Europe distant places provided FAT budgeting sufficient year such additional travel needed e Contingency overocean travel An ticipating greater need com mercial transportation 1977 due probable end current subsid ized travel arrangements planning will initiated develop alter natives Substantial cost incress es expected likeli hood price increases FAT stamps f Donations souvenir patch sales other fund raising efforts will used aid teams rather team selection program expenses g Team selection deadline authorized same year world championships provided least 90day separation available between picking team date world championships 3 Scholarship Program continued until alternatives offered Junior involvement Alternatives current program desired attract youngsters model aviation 4 1975 Eats Problems reviewed success financial aspects noted $9000 income due higher en try fees though fewer contestants $11000 less expenses due use local workers save travel cost reimbursementthe $20000 improvement produced breakeven oper ation 9 Club Associations Chapters compos ed AMA chartered clubs approved official recognition bene fits means encouraging development larger groups mem bers cooperative efforts between clubs 10 Charter flights AMA involvement discouraged especially AMA control operation liable suffer bad PR flight has problems 11 Microfiche distribution AMAs mic rofilmed list members made available commercial pur poses distribution discre tion EQ 12 District meeting financial support Eo need seen Obtaining meeting places local responsibility out expense obligation AMA beyond travel reimbursement AMA ficers involved 13 Local vs Eational PR AMAs effort primarily national though par ticipation regional programs pos sible significant news media attention likely 14 Awards Fellowships approved Sal Taibi Bob Lopshire Distingu ished Service Award Jack Josaitis Meritorious Service Awards Bob Stalick Jim Perdue 15 Mew business a Contest Director Handbook Status final preparation 1976 printing b MC Contest Board Action Special vote f acceptance Soaring classes approved c Cash Prizes Contests Lack policy noted tradition history shows cash prizes have made frequently going back twenties Mo policy action seen necessary d VP Columns Standards set regard ing amount material acceptable magazine publication a Rules Change Cycle Current Con test Board operation noted near end first 2year cycle too early evaluate results comparison previous 1year cycles Stability competition 75 season noted plus f Frequency Committee Review noted committee resuming active operation under new chairmanship visibility could expected soon g MC Helicopter Activity Heed rules proposals April 1976 noted such activity gain official competition status Lack previous rule proposal activity noted basic reason f problems recognition promotion Mote Full council present VPs President SacTiteas Exec Direc tor Mext meeting tentatively agreed California next February 5 1976 Eats Dates Aug 1-B lo cation Dayton Ohio approved pend ing Air Force confirmation Wright Field site Mats planning pro ceed no better alternatives known 6 EQ Computer operation EQ pro ceed planning inhouse mini computer operation replace cur rent outside services possibility sharing US Parachute Assns com puter same building EQ explored 7 Mutchinson Property Purchase a Megotiations continuing finalize financial details use adjacent airport property b Roof repairs needed before win ter weather approved im mediate action upon AMAs ac quisition property 8 Membership Representation Various proposals state representation discussed discarded due equities member club popula tion various states 1 rep per state fair representation Other possibilities involving club special interest representatives considered well changes number executive council members by-laws Further study made general consensus seems existing system better some critics realize criticism involves comparatively small percentage mem bersmost members apparently disin terested satisfied continu ing study better define need extent desire change GOVERNMENT REPORT ON ENGINE NOISE According April 1975 report Applied Acoustics Section Eational Bureau Standards f Consumer Product Safety Commission .. model airplane engines produce noise can affect operators effect can include communication interference well possible hear ing damage. report puts new twist cur rent urgency concerning need f engine noise reduction attention has mostly focused less engine noise prevent nuisance complaints neighbors threaten loss flying sites Mow however attention being called hearing damage dan ger operate model engines noise problem becoming visible governmental agencies its obvious dont find solu tion ourselves can expect legisla tive action eventually So its matter time before see ser ious effects activity significance new report suggests previously ignored sit uation must now considered has oppose mufflers cause fly areas noise does bother neighbors now because government concern noise may cause hearing damage im mediate vicinity end result may muffler requirements Most af fected could competition flier has resisted engine noise reduction unnecessary because meets typical ly held sites such military air ports noise has pro blem Its too early tell will directly affect model aircraft acti vity direction seems clear problem will get worse sooner later meantime look hope reports new revolutionary type lowcost muffler may soon market See AMA Presidents column page 53 December 1975 issue Model Aviation PROPERTY FUND STILL GROWING Megotiations AMAs Mutchinson Kan sas property purchase final stages contracts agreements getting last round retouching before signing Much polishing has involved wording connection use adjacent property airfieldto make sure AMAs use model flying purposes assured under satisfactory conditions Meanwhile some people putting money behind support AMA purchase Corles Meck Free Flight Soaring Society Virginia example has recently sent $lBOO$l club member Club leaders John Eovak Dick Isabella also contributed idea further fund raising should carried out soon suggested spec ial cloth patch Mutchinson supporters sold contribute additional money toward purchase improve ments January 1975 49 FCC LICENSE BACKLOG reduction FCC license fees $20 $4 applies NC equip ment licenses has resulted unbe lievable influx applications FCC CE licensesboth voice RC tremendous increase license ap plications coincides implemen tation new computer FCC causing further back log processing licenses Jeremiab Courtney AMA Legal Counsel emissary FCC recently sent HQ cartoon copied FCC indicates severity pro blem picture four fellows absolutely hysterical kneeslapping floorpounding laughter caption concerning license application Want Patience virtue new re newal NC license applicants should prepared operate club licenses time wait patiently until things get back normal FCC will also help Contest Directors can show some proof having sent license fees FCC EPIC FLIGHT Continued page 46 Bob Doris Rich decided could done much sooner ted no time proving point along Carl Goldberg did lot taming about possibility 1975 Bats August obvious enthused given idea lot thought seemed target October 1975 flight unrealistic During several conferences AMAs Bats Headquarters Lake Charles Louisiana details planned flight discussed AMAs degree involvement developed just didnt seem possible Richs could really get show road soon However AMA cooperation promised areas fund raising support logistics PR certification performance communications others Between mid-August October 1 about ten weeks model spares built test flying needed support vehicles modified sponsorship licited news media coverage traffic planning arranged enroute club support enlisted other intricate de tails planned Somehow came together though much doubt uncer tainty Two things sure however Richs going full speed abead model vehicle preparations sponsors getting bandwagon midSeptember Richs de parting Chicago Kitty Hawk Horth Carolina week end before October 1 takeoff target During last two weeks prepara tions got hectic still much skepticism nobody wanted caught short case flight really did get going So much behind scenes talk about wishing six months work flight arrangements pace Richs kept everybody moving hoping somehow might exercise futility weekend hef ore flight begin AMA sent HQ assistant Mobie Steele Kitty Hawk immediately caught up final frantic prepara tions Bob Duris arrived site confident So CE radios installed vehicles well warning lights Bobs command car camper would also serve pilots perch Test flights made some doubts Bob seemed have difficulty making flybys PR photos Also seemed very first few miles would make whole project farce Kitty Hawk clever choice PR purposes nightmare flight considerations Almost im mediately after takeoff caravan would have proceed over long bridge across bay between Kitty Hawk beach mainland overwater leg caused lot worries did long stretch wooded land afterward natural think effort would come sad end within first few miles didnt Bob did some inten sive test flying sharpen pilot ing skills soon showed could fly land tightly needed also obvious Doris de termined go schedule come what may did very quickly developed flight just slim chance sudden mental obstacle overwater bridge passed caravan mainland headed cross country 50 mph goal arrive Raleigh BC next day some special bicentennial ceremonies civic officials made time comparatively little trou bleplenty anxious moments soon settled down regular routine went whole month October soon established model equipment very relia ble Bob Rich made flying appear easy wasnt Bob did such pro fessional job part pro ject soon got taken granted Day after day passed similar reports success schedule good media coverage enroute due lots frantic day night phone coordination AMAs PR man Larry Bolich Hobie Steele come back HQ after seeing caravan make Raleigh re ported barring equipment problems assuming flight team Bob Doris Bob Sutalaki Ed Sweeney Lee Taylor would continue work together well first hundred miles rest trip assured Hobie right flight contin ued steadily four weeks Lets detail problems irritations along way whole amazingly con sistent operation Bolich manned phones home HQ keep support publicity effort going flew Lea Angeles part wel coming party final landing happened manner end made seem like never question success Everyone involved pitched made happen Bob Duris Rich made seem easy con fidence unshakable showed Wetherford Texas two mem bers team werent able depart caravan schedule Bob Doris took off anyway made days leg practically own oth ers caught up night plane aptly named liberty Bell symbol individual courage determination made US great-the free spirit enabled people overcome odds doubt Bob Doris Rich made spirit behind liberty Bell come life again example us problem made look too easy wasnt FAA REQUESTS AMA COOPERATION AGAIN few years ago 1972 Federal Aviation Administration responded some reports near misses between models fullscale planes asking AMA coopera tion alert modelers need vigilance operations time much controversy arose because appeared FAA trying lim model flying altitudes less 400 feet cleared up AMA-FAA dis cussions indicated altitude fig ure limit warming point What boiled down fact FAA still concerned about model flying over 400 feet ex tent wanted informed such flying might take place particularly within 3 miles airport Once air cleared point began general movement toward dialogue between modelers FAA person nel local scene FAA pleased because gained much better idea location na ture model flying activities also got know modelers gained appreciation activities same time modelers got know about FAA problems concerning aircraft traffic control need con scious fullscale activity near flying sites FAA record since 1972 has noticeably free incidents between models fullscale aircraft However cropped up recently near Dulles air port about 30 miles west Washington DC Fortunately serious FAA didnt panic Instead AMA received phone call letter FAA asking help reminding mo delers need stay vigilant avoiding model flying vicinity fullscale aircraft end AMA members asked dig out AMA rule books read again information inside back cover also AMA Safety Code back cover meantime AMA will working model magazine publishers model industry general remind modelers FAA model air craft standards need keep ing record clean AMAS FREQUENCY COMMIVTEE Recently re organized under new Chairman John Strong Wheaton Md committee now con sists Robert Aberle Hauppauge NY Jack Albrecht Presidio San Francisco Ca Dr Walter Good Bethesda Md Richard Jansson Wellesley Hills Mass C T Williams APO MY 50 Model Aviation AMAS FIRST PAID RENEKAL FOR 1976 annual membership renewal rush again Renewal notices went out mid-October-over 60000 Al isnediately first return back Oct 22 RC Hibbard Triangle Va signed up $17 membership using 1975 magazine cre dit reduce membership cost 76 Since renewals pouring back off good start 76 hopeful sign renewal packets sent out bulk mail normally takes 2 3 weeks delivery Some members have reported week less delivery typical encoura ging members should have renewal packets about Nov 5 know someone hasnt got please advise AMA HQ dupli cate mailing can made Coonotrouto MoroeMsoonlroooto 0 Non Haepohir e lolerdoheroro, Cliff Piper I Vce-Prnsident Highland Avenue DISTRICT REPORTAtkinson NH 03811 After pros cons about columns spurred colleague John Spalding seems read generally should con tinue put forth reflection views opinions tempered puts own membership much has received club field location yet Please send yours compilation District vote associate VP Maine shows strong support Art Everett writing during Council meeting Dallas exact figures hand about 30 Art Everett 23 Dave Skillings other people con tention received about 10 votes between Thanks interest folks appointment ART EVERETT will mail shortly hope others will continue support AMA actively say really AVPs know effect Everyone has important voice will communicate AVP liai son people out field Lets hear PLEASE host club very successful District meeting last yearthe 495th RE Squadron has very graciously offered through Tom DiMilla host again March 1976 As noted before John Clemens has agreed come up because success al ready schedule will firmed up soon planning meeting held set exact date will try longer period display per haps seminar type afternoon some brief reports presentations courseJohnny Clemens ing schedule October 19th delightful meal evening down Weymouth Mass Flying Goombahs first annual banquet brought ladies presentations club members Thanks making part Dick Sherman awarded Dis tinguished Service plaque award arrives hgtrs can tie him down long enough receive Noo Jroey C Nero York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Rayside NY 11361 SECOND DISTRICT THOUGHTS last column mentioned series forthcoming contests scheduled flown southern part District pleasure report compe titions exceeded greatest expecta tions els conclusion contest preparation direction has truly come age long last tribute unsung WORKERS see model airplane competition rare opportunity contribute worthwhile cause recipro cate some limited measure great abundance pleasure like ALL us have derived fasci nating pursuit binds us gethe wonderfully spiring have NOT contributed made aware importance sport/ hobby need partici pation future activities kind end good worthwhile AMEH! PERPETUATION Lest breed perish pass oblivion have simply GOT evolve sound effective Youth program model aviation though challenge Academy continually confronted answers procedurally difficult come largely because Youth such random fleeting thing gon leaving scant op portunity develop effective con tinuity programming efore reassuring read letters such welcome recently received Steve Gross Cinnaminson NJ Aero Devils reading follows Thought would drop line about certain club district rather unique club am talking about Cinnaminson Aero Devils unique thing club run entirely teenagers Although have adult members dont have voting office holding rights club brought about group control line flyers am needed club immediate area now have grown six members 1974 sixteen 1975 club has formed f half years has making out very well meet local library 1st 3rd Mondays month have after Parks Commission fly ing field have just about got club completely oriented control line flyers can seen RC FF club clubs main interst get young people involved model aviation educate community planes toys think club has doing very well both goals club got its AMA charter beginning year have looking forward made showing Aero Olympics last year camping week thought really great have just completed very success ful mall show pic ture enclosed year club has Flyoff against members club always fun Well guess have taken up enough time Gear Up Locked leads observation Devils like young uns mention Exorcism could lose its sinister creepy implica tions d have impressive group District UP TO STRENGTH am pleased announce appoint ment two additional Associate Vice Presidents District II thus fil ling allotment three such state representatives New Jersey end three New York two new members staff Jack Semmarco 2062 Emerson Avenue Union NJ 07083 Joe Friend resides 62 Joysan Terrace Freehold NJ 07728 local modelers please note addresses USE the both ap pointees active modelers great dedication integrity deep involve ment lofty cause shaping ganized modelling fit needs practicing AMA membe ove hobby actively parti cipate opposed members name onl ncommunicative ones sit silently hands wait something happe wonder WHY doesnt Mr Sammarco versatile modeler member Union Model Airplane Club known model airplane club New Jersey whatever specialty founder current President Hew Jersey Association Model Airplane Clubs Inc ---- Mr Friend widely-known highly regarded competitor Contest Director has earned wealth respect articulate editor newsletter organization Monmouth Model Airplane Club Inc en active membe both Jack Joe share very low regard patent apathy fellowAMAera help two gentle men other AVPs also harbor sentiments John Grigg Sill Ross Cliff Montplaisir Del Runkle shall hopefully able lick problem least Dis trict II t SPEAR UP tell us what want us YOU AMA both same modelers rvo yants mindreaders GEAR UP AND LoCKED thoPooooyloaoaWoot Onarra III DISTRICT REPORT EDITOR Ron Morgan Ill Vice-President School Vet children Scotland PA 17284 CLYDE STACY 601 HANKEY FARMS DRIVE OAXDAIE PA 15071 Within several weeks election certain AMA officers will held year SecretaryTreasurer odd number district vicepresidents will elected Traditionally District III elections have higher normal voter turnout hoped district membars eli gible vote will share interest participate years election Please remember have send dues f 1976 returning election ballot usually sent together reduce mailing costs * * ** * *** **** ** January 1975 51
Edition: Model Aviation - 1976/01
Page Numbers: 46, 49, 50, 51
A AM ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS U W7UU 806 FIFTEENTH ST NW WASHINGTON DC 20005 news AMA HQ Executive Director NO 106 1976 NATS AUGUST 1-8--DAYTON1 OHIO Thats official pending final Air Force confirmation site Wright Field adjacent Air Force Museum Air Force approval expected given year-end meantime plans proceeding assumption meeting between AMA Air Force ficials October 15 very favorable Arrangements have already made dormitory accomodations Uni versity Dayton about 15 minutes Wright Field No air conditioning dorms linen will provided sheets pillows pillowcases room has sink Previous Nats dorm users will appreciate latter two improvements So start planning now what should bigger Nats ever--at least 2000 contestants expected Dayton next year THE EPIC FLIGHT-ALMOST TOO EASY View AMA HQ Executive Director AMA President Johnny Clemens first proposed transcontinental model flight early 1975 goal achieve success 1976 AMAs story idea Model Aviation August 1975 issue aimed toward goal hope some shorter flights might tried 1975 building up attempts 1976 Continued page 50 OCTOBER 24 EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING Detailed minutes will published AMA News later following di gest meeting results 1 Financial Review An excellent third quarter 9 months financial report 1975 indicated substantial oper ating profit breakeven Nats Model Aviation costs well within sub scription income a Presidents per diem allowance made applicable travel AMA well nonAMA events b VicePresidents per diem al lowance annual above $300 upon specific approval Presi dent 2 FM Policies a Team selection program expenditures policy reaffirmed require ad vance program participant approval council approval after program initiated b CL team selection program funds divided combined depend ing upon whether team programs separate Speed Aerobatics Team Race combined c World Champion support US World Champions will financially sup ported same team members take part world champion ships individuals d Team financial support Will continued per current policy world championships out Continued page 49 46 Model Aviation COUNCIL MEETING Continued page 46 side Europe distant places provided FAT budgeting sufficient year such additional travel needed e Contingency overocean travel An ticipating greater need com mercial transportation 1977 due probable end current subsid ized travel arrangements planning will initiated develop alter natives Substantial cost incress es expected likeli hood price increases FAT stamps f Donations souvenir patch sales other fund raising efforts will used aid teams rather team selection program expenses g Team selection deadline authorized same year world championships provided least 90day separation available between picking team date world championships 3 Scholarship Program continued until alternatives offered Junior involvement Alternatives current program desired attract youngsters model aviation 4 1975 Eats Problems reviewed success financial aspects noted $9000 income due higher en try fees though fewer contestants $11000 less expenses due use local workers save travel cost reimbursementthe $20000 improvement produced breakeven oper ation 9 Club Associations Chapters compos ed AMA chartered clubs approved official recognition bene fits means encouraging development larger groups mem bers cooperative efforts between clubs 10 Charter flights AMA involvement discouraged especially AMA control operation liable suffer bad PR flight has problems 11 Microfiche distribution AMAs mic rofilmed list members made available commercial pur poses distribution discre tion EQ 12 District meeting financial support Eo need seen Obtaining meeting places local responsibility out expense obligation AMA beyond travel reimbursement AMA ficers involved 13 Local vs Eational PR AMAs effort primarily national though par ticipation regional programs pos sible significant news media attention likely 14 Awards Fellowships approved Sal Taibi Bob Lopshire Distingu ished Service Award Jack Josaitis Meritorious Service Awards Bob Stalick Jim Perdue 15 Mew business a Contest Director Handbook Status final preparation 1976 printing b MC Contest Board Action Special vote f acceptance Soaring classes approved c Cash Prizes Contests Lack policy noted tradition history shows cash prizes have made frequently going back twenties Mo policy action seen necessary d VP Columns Standards set regard ing amount material acceptable magazine publication a Rules Change Cycle Current Con test Board operation noted near end first 2year cycle too early evaluate results comparison previous 1year cycles Stability competition 75 season noted plus f Frequency Committee Review noted committee resuming active operation under new chairmanship visibility could expected soon g MC Helicopter Activity Heed rules proposals April 1976 noted such activity gain official competition status Lack previous rule proposal activity noted basic reason f problems recognition promotion Mote Full council present VPs President SacTiteas Exec Direc tor Mext meeting tentatively agreed California next February 5 1976 Eats Dates Aug 1-B lo cation Dayton Ohio approved pend ing Air Force confirmation Wright Field site Mats planning pro ceed no better alternatives known 6 EQ Computer operation EQ pro ceed planning inhouse mini computer operation replace cur rent outside services possibility sharing US Parachute Assns com puter same building EQ explored 7 Mutchinson Property Purchase a Megotiations continuing finalize financial details use adjacent airport property b Roof repairs needed before win ter weather approved im mediate action upon AMAs ac quisition property 8 Membership Representation Various proposals state representation discussed discarded due equities member club popula tion various states 1 rep per state fair representation Other possibilities involving club special interest representatives considered well changes number executive council members by-laws Further study made general consensus seems existing system better some critics realize criticism involves comparatively small percentage mem bersmost members apparently disin terested satisfied continu ing study better define need extent desire change GOVERNMENT REPORT ON ENGINE NOISE According April 1975 report Applied Acoustics Section Eational Bureau Standards f Consumer Product Safety Commission .. model airplane engines produce noise can affect operators effect can include communication interference well possible hear ing damage. report puts new twist cur rent urgency concerning need f engine noise reduction attention has mostly focused less engine noise prevent nuisance complaints neighbors threaten loss flying sites Mow however attention being called hearing damage dan ger operate model engines noise problem becoming visible governmental agencies its obvious dont find solu tion ourselves can expect legisla tive action eventually So its matter time before see ser ious effects activity significance new report suggests previously ignored sit uation must now considered has oppose mufflers cause fly areas noise does bother neighbors now because government concern noise may cause hearing damage im mediate vicinity end result may muffler requirements Most af fected could competition flier has resisted engine noise reduction unnecessary because meets typical ly held sites such military air ports noise has pro blem Its too early tell will directly affect model aircraft acti vity direction seems clear problem will get worse sooner later meantime look hope reports new revolutionary type lowcost muffler may soon market See AMA Presidents column page 53 December 1975 issue Model Aviation PROPERTY FUND STILL GROWING Megotiations AMAs Mutchinson Kan sas property purchase final stages contracts agreements getting last round retouching before signing Much polishing has involved wording connection use adjacent property airfieldto make sure AMAs use model flying purposes assured under satisfactory conditions Meanwhile some people putting money behind support AMA purchase Corles Meck Free Flight Soaring Society Virginia example has recently sent $lBOO$l club member Club leaders John Eovak Dick Isabella also contributed idea further fund raising should carried out soon suggested spec ial cloth patch Mutchinson supporters sold contribute additional money toward purchase improve ments January 1975 49 FCC LICENSE BACKLOG reduction FCC license fees $20 $4 applies NC equip ment licenses has resulted unbe lievable influx applications FCC CE licensesboth voice RC tremendous increase license ap plications coincides implemen tation new computer FCC causing further back log processing licenses Jeremiab Courtney AMA Legal Counsel emissary FCC recently sent HQ cartoon copied FCC indicates severity pro blem picture four fellows absolutely hysterical kneeslapping floorpounding laughter caption concerning license application Want Patience virtue new re newal NC license applicants should prepared operate club licenses time wait patiently until things get back normal FCC will also help Contest Directors can show some proof having sent license fees FCC EPIC FLIGHT Continued page 46 Bob Doris Rich decided could done much sooner ted no time proving point along Carl Goldberg did lot taming about possibility 1975 Bats August obvious enthused given idea lot thought seemed target October 1975 flight unrealistic During several conferences AMAs Bats Headquarters Lake Charles Louisiana details planned flight discussed AMAs degree involvement developed just didnt seem possible Richs could really get show road soon However AMA cooperation promised areas fund raising support logistics PR certification performance communications others Between mid-August October 1 about ten weeks model spares built test flying needed support vehicles modified sponsorship licited news media coverage traffic planning arranged enroute club support enlisted other intricate de tails planned Somehow came together though much doubt uncer tainty Two things sure however Richs going full speed abead model vehicle preparations sponsors getting bandwagon midSeptember Richs de parting Chicago Kitty Hawk Horth Carolina week end before October 1 takeoff target During last two weeks prepara tions got hectic still much skepticism nobody wanted caught short case flight really did get going So much behind scenes talk about wishing six months work flight arrangements pace Richs kept everybody moving hoping somehow might exercise futility weekend hef ore flight begin AMA sent HQ assistant Mobie Steele Kitty Hawk immediately caught up final frantic prepara tions Bob Duris arrived site confident So CE radios installed vehicles well warning lights Bobs command car camper would also serve pilots perch Test flights made some doubts Bob seemed have difficulty making flybys PR photos Also seemed very first few miles would make whole project farce Kitty Hawk clever choice PR purposes nightmare flight considerations Almost im mediately after takeoff caravan would have proceed over long bridge across bay between Kitty Hawk beach mainland overwater leg caused lot worries did long stretch wooded land afterward natural think effort would come sad end within first few miles didnt Bob did some inten sive test flying sharpen pilot ing skills soon showed could fly land tightly needed also obvious Doris de termined go schedule come what may did very quickly developed flight just slim chance sudden mental obstacle overwater bridge passed caravan mainland headed cross country 50 mph goal arrive Raleigh BC next day some special bicentennial ceremonies civic officials made time comparatively little trou bleplenty anxious moments soon settled down regular routine went whole month October soon established model equipment very relia ble Bob Rich made flying appear easy wasnt Bob did such pro fessional job part pro ject soon got taken granted Day after day passed similar reports success schedule good media coverage enroute due lots frantic day night phone coordination AMAs PR man Larry Bolich Hobie Steele come back HQ after seeing caravan make Raleigh re ported barring equipment problems assuming flight team Bob Doris Bob Sutalaki Ed Sweeney Lee Taylor would continue work together well first hundred miles rest trip assured Hobie right flight contin ued steadily four weeks Lets detail problems irritations along way whole amazingly con sistent operation Bolich manned phones home HQ keep support publicity effort going flew Lea Angeles part wel coming party final landing happened manner end made seem like never question success Everyone involved pitched made happen Bob Duris Rich made seem easy con fidence unshakable showed Wetherford Texas two mem bers team werent able depart caravan schedule Bob Doris took off anyway made days leg practically own oth ers caught up night plane aptly named liberty Bell symbol individual courage determination made US great-the free spirit enabled people overcome odds doubt Bob Doris Rich made spirit behind liberty Bell come life again example us problem made look too easy wasnt FAA REQUESTS AMA COOPERATION AGAIN few years ago 1972 Federal Aviation Administration responded some reports near misses between models fullscale planes asking AMA coopera tion alert modelers need vigilance operations time much controversy arose because appeared FAA trying lim model flying altitudes less 400 feet cleared up AMA-FAA dis cussions indicated altitude fig ure limit warming point What boiled down fact FAA still concerned about model flying over 400 feet ex tent wanted informed such flying might take place particularly within 3 miles airport Once air cleared point began general movement toward dialogue between modelers FAA person nel local scene FAA pleased because gained much better idea location na ture model flying activities also got know modelers gained appreciation activities same time modelers got know about FAA problems concerning aircraft traffic control need con scious fullscale activity near flying sites FAA record since 1972 has noticeably free incidents between models fullscale aircraft However cropped up recently near Dulles air port about 30 miles west Washington DC Fortunately serious FAA didnt panic Instead AMA received phone call letter FAA asking help reminding mo delers need stay vigilant avoiding model flying vicinity fullscale aircraft end AMA members asked dig out AMA rule books read again information inside back cover also AMA Safety Code back cover meantime AMA will working model magazine publishers model industry general remind modelers FAA model air craft standards need keep ing record clean AMAS FREQUENCY COMMIVTEE Recently re organized under new Chairman John Strong Wheaton Md committee now con sists Robert Aberle Hauppauge NY Jack Albrecht Presidio San Francisco Ca Dr Walter Good Bethesda Md Richard Jansson Wellesley Hills Mass C T Williams APO MY 50 Model Aviation AMAS FIRST PAID RENEKAL FOR 1976 annual membership renewal rush again Renewal notices went out mid-October-over 60000 Al isnediately first return back Oct 22 RC Hibbard Triangle Va signed up $17 membership using 1975 magazine cre dit reduce membership cost 76 Since renewals pouring back off good start 76 hopeful sign renewal packets sent out bulk mail normally takes 2 3 weeks delivery Some members have reported week less delivery typical encoura ging members should have renewal packets about Nov 5 know someone hasnt got please advise AMA HQ dupli cate mailing can made Coonotrouto MoroeMsoonlroooto 0 Non Haepohir e lolerdoheroro, Cliff Piper I Vce-Prnsident Highland Avenue DISTRICT REPORTAtkinson NH 03811 After pros cons about columns spurred colleague John Spalding seems read generally should con tinue put forth reflection views opinions tempered puts own membership much has received club field location yet Please send yours compilation District vote associate VP Maine shows strong support Art Everett writing during Council meeting Dallas exact figures hand about 30 Art Everett 23 Dave Skillings other people con tention received about 10 votes between Thanks interest folks appointment ART EVERETT will mail shortly hope others will continue support AMA actively say really AVPs know effect Everyone has important voice will communicate AVP liai son people out field Lets hear PLEASE host club very successful District meeting last yearthe 495th RE Squadron has very graciously offered through Tom DiMilla host again March 1976 As noted before John Clemens has agreed come up because success al ready schedule will firmed up soon planning meeting held set exact date will try longer period display per haps seminar type afternoon some brief reports presentations courseJohnny Clemens ing schedule October 19th delightful meal evening down Weymouth Mass Flying Goombahs first annual banquet brought ladies presentations club members Thanks making part Dick Sherman awarded Dis tinguished Service plaque award arrives hgtrs can tie him down long enough receive Noo Jroey C Nero York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Rayside NY 11361 SECOND DISTRICT THOUGHTS last column mentioned series forthcoming contests scheduled flown southern part District pleasure report compe titions exceeded greatest expecta tions els conclusion contest preparation direction has truly come age long last tribute unsung WORKERS see model airplane competition rare opportunity contribute worthwhile cause recipro cate some limited measure great abundance pleasure like ALL us have derived fasci nating pursuit binds us gethe wonderfully spiring have NOT contributed made aware importance sport/ hobby need partici pation future activities kind end good worthwhile AMEH! PERPETUATION Lest breed perish pass oblivion have simply GOT evolve sound effective Youth program model aviation though challenge Academy continually confronted answers procedurally difficult come largely because Youth such random fleeting thing gon leaving scant op portunity develop effective con tinuity programming efore reassuring read letters such welcome recently received Steve Gross Cinnaminson NJ Aero Devils reading follows Thought would drop line about certain club district rather unique club am talking about Cinnaminson Aero Devils unique thing club run entirely teenagers Although have adult members dont have voting office holding rights club brought about group control line flyers am needed club immediate area now have grown six members 1974 sixteen 1975 club has formed f half years has making out very well meet local library 1st 3rd Mondays month have after Parks Commission fly ing field have just about got club completely oriented control line flyers can seen RC FF club clubs main interst get young people involved model aviation educate community planes toys think club has doing very well both goals club got its AMA charter beginning year have looking forward made showing Aero Olympics last year camping week thought really great have just completed very success ful mall show pic ture enclosed year club has Flyoff against members club always fun Well guess have taken up enough time Gear Up Locked leads observation Devils like young uns mention Exorcism could lose its sinister creepy implica tions d have impressive group District UP TO STRENGTH am pleased announce appoint ment two additional Associate Vice Presidents District II thus fil ling allotment three such state representatives New Jersey end three New York two new members staff Jack Semmarco 2062 Emerson Avenue Union NJ 07083 Joe Friend resides 62 Joysan Terrace Freehold NJ 07728 local modelers please note addresses USE the both ap pointees active modelers great dedication integrity deep involve ment lofty cause shaping ganized modelling fit needs practicing AMA membe ove hobby actively parti cipate opposed members name onl ncommunicative ones sit silently hands wait something happe wonder WHY doesnt Mr Sammarco versatile modeler member Union Model Airplane Club known model airplane club New Jersey whatever specialty founder current President Hew Jersey Association Model Airplane Clubs Inc ---- Mr Friend widely-known highly regarded competitor Contest Director has earned wealth respect articulate editor newsletter organization Monmouth Model Airplane Club Inc en active membe both Jack Joe share very low regard patent apathy fellowAMAera help two gentle men other AVPs also harbor sentiments John Grigg Sill Ross Cliff Montplaisir Del Runkle shall hopefully able lick problem least Dis trict II t SPEAR UP tell us what want us YOU AMA both same modelers rvo yants mindreaders GEAR UP AND LoCKED thoPooooyloaoaWoot Onarra III DISTRICT REPORT EDITOR Ron Morgan Ill Vice-President School Vet children Scotland PA 17284 CLYDE STACY 601 HANKEY FARMS DRIVE OAXDAIE PA 15071 Within several weeks election certain AMA officers will held year SecretaryTreasurer odd number district vicepresidents will elected Traditionally District III elections have higher normal voter turnout hoped district membars eli gible vote will share interest participate years election Please remember have send dues f 1976 returning election ballot usually sent together reduce mailing costs * * ** * *** **** ** January 1975 51
Edition: Model Aviation - 1976/01
Page Numbers: 46, 49, 50, 51
A AM ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS U W7UU 806 FIFTEENTH ST NW WASHINGTON DC 20005 news AMA HQ Executive Director NO 106 1976 NATS AUGUST 1-8--DAYTON1 OHIO Thats official pending final Air Force confirmation site Wright Field adjacent Air Force Museum Air Force approval expected given year-end meantime plans proceeding assumption meeting between AMA Air Force ficials October 15 very favorable Arrangements have already made dormitory accomodations Uni versity Dayton about 15 minutes Wright Field No air conditioning dorms linen will provided sheets pillows pillowcases room has sink Previous Nats dorm users will appreciate latter two improvements So start planning now what should bigger Nats ever--at least 2000 contestants expected Dayton next year THE EPIC FLIGHT-ALMOST TOO EASY View AMA HQ Executive Director AMA President Johnny Clemens first proposed transcontinental model flight early 1975 goal achieve success 1976 AMAs story idea Model Aviation August 1975 issue aimed toward goal hope some shorter flights might tried 1975 building up attempts 1976 Continued page 50 OCTOBER 24 EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING Detailed minutes will published AMA News later following di gest meeting results 1 Financial Review An excellent third quarter 9 months financial report 1975 indicated substantial oper ating profit breakeven Nats Model Aviation costs well within sub scription income a Presidents per diem allowance made applicable travel AMA well nonAMA events b VicePresidents per diem al lowance annual above $300 upon specific approval Presi dent 2 FM Policies a Team selection program expenditures policy reaffirmed require ad vance program participant approval council approval after program initiated b CL team selection program funds divided combined depend ing upon whether team programs separate Speed Aerobatics Team Race combined c World Champion support US World Champions will financially sup ported same team members take part world champion ships individuals d Team financial support Will continued per current policy world championships out Continued page 49 46 Model Aviation COUNCIL MEETING Continued page 46 side Europe distant places provided FAT budgeting sufficient year such additional travel needed e Contingency overocean travel An ticipating greater need com mercial transportation 1977 due probable end current subsid ized travel arrangements planning will initiated develop alter natives Substantial cost incress es expected likeli hood price increases FAT stamps f Donations souvenir patch sales other fund raising efforts will used aid teams rather team selection program expenses g Team selection deadline authorized same year world championships provided least 90day separation available between picking team date world championships 3 Scholarship Program continued until alternatives offered Junior involvement Alternatives current program desired attract youngsters model aviation 4 1975 Eats Problems reviewed success financial aspects noted $9000 income due higher en try fees though fewer contestants $11000 less expenses due use local workers save travel cost reimbursementthe $20000 improvement produced breakeven oper ation 9 Club Associations Chapters compos ed AMA chartered clubs approved official recognition bene fits means encouraging development larger groups mem bers cooperative efforts between clubs 10 Charter flights AMA involvement discouraged especially AMA control operation liable suffer bad PR flight has problems 11 Microfiche distribution AMAs mic rofilmed list members made available commercial pur poses distribution discre tion EQ 12 District meeting financial support Eo need seen Obtaining meeting places local responsibility out expense obligation AMA beyond travel reimbursement AMA ficers involved 13 Local vs Eational PR AMAs effort primarily national though par ticipation regional programs pos sible significant news media attention likely 14 Awards Fellowships approved Sal Taibi Bob Lopshire Distingu ished Service Award Jack Josaitis Meritorious Service Awards Bob Stalick Jim Perdue 15 Mew business a Contest Director Handbook Status final preparation 1976 printing b MC Contest Board Action Special vote f acceptance Soaring classes approved c Cash Prizes Contests Lack policy noted tradition history shows cash prizes have made frequently going back twenties Mo policy action seen necessary d VP Columns Standards set regard ing amount material acceptable magazine publication a Rules Change Cycle Current Con test Board operation noted near end first 2year cycle too early evaluate results comparison previous 1year cycles Stability competition 75 season noted plus f Frequency Committee Review noted committee resuming active operation under new chairmanship visibility could expected soon g MC Helicopter Activity Heed rules proposals April 1976 noted such activity gain official competition status Lack previous rule proposal activity noted basic reason f problems recognition promotion Mote Full council present VPs President SacTiteas Exec Direc tor Mext meeting tentatively agreed California next February 5 1976 Eats Dates Aug 1-B lo cation Dayton Ohio approved pend ing Air Force confirmation Wright Field site Mats planning pro ceed no better alternatives known 6 EQ Computer operation EQ pro ceed planning inhouse mini computer operation replace cur rent outside services possibility sharing US Parachute Assns com puter same building EQ explored 7 Mutchinson Property Purchase a Megotiations continuing finalize financial details use adjacent airport property b Roof repairs needed before win ter weather approved im mediate action upon AMAs ac quisition property 8 Membership Representation Various proposals state representation discussed discarded due equities member club popula tion various states 1 rep per state fair representation Other possibilities involving club special interest representatives considered well changes number executive council members by-laws Further study made general consensus seems existing system better some critics realize criticism involves comparatively small percentage mem bersmost members apparently disin terested satisfied continu ing study better define need extent desire change GOVERNMENT REPORT ON ENGINE NOISE According April 1975 report Applied Acoustics Section Eational Bureau Standards f Consumer Product Safety Commission .. model airplane engines produce noise can affect operators effect can include communication interference well possible hear ing damage. report puts new twist cur rent urgency concerning need f engine noise reduction attention has mostly focused less engine noise prevent nuisance complaints neighbors threaten loss flying sites Mow however attention being called hearing damage dan ger operate model engines noise problem becoming visible governmental agencies its obvious dont find solu tion ourselves can expect legisla tive action eventually So its matter time before see ser ious effects activity significance new report suggests previously ignored sit uation must now considered has oppose mufflers cause fly areas noise does bother neighbors now because government concern noise may cause hearing damage im mediate vicinity end result may muffler requirements Most af fected could competition flier has resisted engine noise reduction unnecessary because meets typical ly held sites such military air ports noise has pro blem Its too early tell will directly affect model aircraft acti vity direction seems clear problem will get worse sooner later meantime look hope reports new revolutionary type lowcost muffler may soon market See AMA Presidents column page 53 December 1975 issue Model Aviation PROPERTY FUND STILL GROWING Megotiations AMAs Mutchinson Kan sas property purchase final stages contracts agreements getting last round retouching before signing Much polishing has involved wording connection use adjacent property airfieldto make sure AMAs use model flying purposes assured under satisfactory conditions Meanwhile some people putting money behind support AMA purchase Corles Meck Free Flight Soaring Society Virginia example has recently sent $lBOO$l club member Club leaders John Eovak Dick Isabella also contributed idea further fund raising should carried out soon suggested spec ial cloth patch Mutchinson supporters sold contribute additional money toward purchase improve ments January 1975 49 FCC LICENSE BACKLOG reduction FCC license fees $20 $4 applies NC equip ment licenses has resulted unbe lievable influx applications FCC CE licensesboth voice RC tremendous increase license ap plications coincides implemen tation new computer FCC causing further back log processing licenses Jeremiab Courtney AMA Legal Counsel emissary FCC recently sent HQ cartoon copied FCC indicates severity pro blem picture four fellows absolutely hysterical kneeslapping floorpounding laughter caption concerning license application Want Patience virtue new re newal NC license applicants should prepared operate club licenses time wait patiently until things get back normal FCC will also help Contest Directors can show some proof having sent license fees FCC EPIC FLIGHT Continued page 46 Bob Doris Rich decided could done much sooner ted no time proving point along Carl Goldberg did lot taming about possibility 1975 Bats August obvious enthused given idea lot thought seemed target October 1975 flight unrealistic During several conferences AMAs Bats Headquarters Lake Charles Louisiana details planned flight discussed AMAs degree involvement developed just didnt seem possible Richs could really get show road soon However AMA cooperation promised areas fund raising support logistics PR certification performance communications others Between mid-August October 1 about ten weeks model spares built test flying needed support vehicles modified sponsorship licited news media coverage traffic planning arranged enroute club support enlisted other intricate de tails planned Somehow came together though much doubt uncer tainty Two things sure however Richs going full speed abead model vehicle preparations sponsors getting bandwagon midSeptember Richs de parting Chicago Kitty Hawk Horth Carolina week end before October 1 takeoff target During last two weeks prepara tions got hectic still much skepticism nobody wanted caught short case flight really did get going So much behind scenes talk about wishing six months work flight arrangements pace Richs kept everybody moving hoping somehow might exercise futility weekend hef ore flight begin AMA sent HQ assistant Mobie Steele Kitty Hawk immediately caught up final frantic prepara tions Bob Duris arrived site confident So CE radios installed vehicles well warning lights Bobs command car camper would also serve pilots perch Test flights made some doubts Bob seemed have difficulty making flybys PR photos Also seemed very first few miles would make whole project farce Kitty Hawk clever choice PR purposes nightmare flight considerations Almost im mediately after takeoff caravan would have proceed over long bridge across bay between Kitty Hawk beach mainland overwater leg caused lot worries did long stretch wooded land afterward natural think effort would come sad end within first few miles didnt Bob did some inten sive test flying sharpen pilot ing skills soon showed could fly land tightly needed also obvious Doris de termined go schedule come what may did very quickly developed flight just slim chance sudden mental obstacle overwater bridge passed caravan mainland headed cross country 50 mph goal arrive Raleigh BC next day some special bicentennial ceremonies civic officials made time comparatively little trou bleplenty anxious moments soon settled down regular routine went whole month October soon established model equipment very relia ble Bob Rich made flying appear easy wasnt Bob did such pro fessional job part pro ject soon got taken granted Day after day passed similar reports success schedule good media coverage enroute due lots frantic day night phone coordination AMAs PR man Larry Bolich Hobie Steele come back HQ after seeing caravan make Raleigh re ported barring equipment problems assuming flight team Bob Doris Bob Sutalaki Ed Sweeney Lee Taylor would continue work together well first hundred miles rest trip assured Hobie right flight contin ued steadily four weeks Lets detail problems irritations along way whole amazingly con sistent operation Bolich manned phones home HQ keep support publicity effort going flew Lea Angeles part wel coming party final landing happened manner end made seem like never question success Everyone involved pitched made happen Bob Duris Rich made seem easy con fidence unshakable showed Wetherford Texas two mem bers team werent able depart caravan schedule Bob Doris took off anyway made days leg practically own oth ers caught up night plane aptly named liberty Bell symbol individual courage determination made US great-the free spirit enabled people overcome odds doubt Bob Doris Rich made spirit behind liberty Bell come life again example us problem made look too easy wasnt FAA REQUESTS AMA COOPERATION AGAIN few years ago 1972 Federal Aviation Administration responded some reports near misses between models fullscale planes asking AMA coopera tion alert modelers need vigilance operations time much controversy arose because appeared FAA trying lim model flying altitudes less 400 feet cleared up AMA-FAA dis cussions indicated altitude fig ure limit warming point What boiled down fact FAA still concerned about model flying over 400 feet ex tent wanted informed such flying might take place particularly within 3 miles airport Once air cleared point began general movement toward dialogue between modelers FAA person nel local scene FAA pleased because gained much better idea location na ture model flying activities also got know modelers gained appreciation activities same time modelers got know about FAA problems concerning aircraft traffic control need con scious fullscale activity near flying sites FAA record since 1972 has noticeably free incidents between models fullscale aircraft However cropped up recently near Dulles air port about 30 miles west Washington DC Fortunately serious FAA didnt panic Instead AMA received phone call letter FAA asking help reminding mo delers need stay vigilant avoiding model flying vicinity fullscale aircraft end AMA members asked dig out AMA rule books read again information inside back cover also AMA Safety Code back cover meantime AMA will working model magazine publishers model industry general remind modelers FAA model air craft standards need keep ing record clean AMAS FREQUENCY COMMIVTEE Recently re organized under new Chairman John Strong Wheaton Md committee now con sists Robert Aberle Hauppauge NY Jack Albrecht Presidio San Francisco Ca Dr Walter Good Bethesda Md Richard Jansson Wellesley Hills Mass C T Williams APO MY 50 Model Aviation AMAS FIRST PAID RENEKAL FOR 1976 annual membership renewal rush again Renewal notices went out mid-October-over 60000 Al isnediately first return back Oct 22 RC Hibbard Triangle Va signed up $17 membership using 1975 magazine cre dit reduce membership cost 76 Since renewals pouring back off good start 76 hopeful sign renewal packets sent out bulk mail normally takes 2 3 weeks delivery Some members have reported week less delivery typical encoura ging members should have renewal packets about Nov 5 know someone hasnt got please advise AMA HQ dupli cate mailing can made Coonotrouto MoroeMsoonlroooto 0 Non Haepohir e lolerdoheroro, Cliff Piper I Vce-Prnsident Highland Avenue DISTRICT REPORTAtkinson NH 03811 After pros cons about columns spurred colleague John Spalding seems read generally should con tinue put forth reflection views opinions tempered puts own membership much has received club field location yet Please send yours compilation District vote associate VP Maine shows strong support Art Everett writing during Council meeting Dallas exact figures hand about 30 Art Everett 23 Dave Skillings other people con tention received about 10 votes between Thanks interest folks appointment ART EVERETT will mail shortly hope others will continue support AMA actively say really AVPs know effect Everyone has important voice will communicate AVP liai son people out field Lets hear PLEASE host club very successful District meeting last yearthe 495th RE Squadron has very graciously offered through Tom DiMilla host again March 1976 As noted before John Clemens has agreed come up because success al ready schedule will firmed up soon planning meeting held set exact date will try longer period display per haps seminar type afternoon some brief reports presentations courseJohnny Clemens ing schedule October 19th delightful meal evening down Weymouth Mass Flying Goombahs first annual banquet brought ladies presentations club members Thanks making part Dick Sherman awarded Dis tinguished Service plaque award arrives hgtrs can tie him down long enough receive Noo Jroey C Nero York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Rayside NY 11361 SECOND DISTRICT THOUGHTS last column mentioned series forthcoming contests scheduled flown southern part District pleasure report compe titions exceeded greatest expecta tions els conclusion contest preparation direction has truly come age long last tribute unsung WORKERS see model airplane competition rare opportunity contribute worthwhile cause recipro cate some limited measure great abundance pleasure like ALL us have derived fasci nating pursuit binds us gethe wonderfully spiring have NOT contributed made aware importance sport/ hobby need partici pation future activities kind end good worthwhile AMEH! PERPETUATION Lest breed perish pass oblivion have simply GOT evolve sound effective Youth program model aviation though challenge Academy continually confronted answers procedurally difficult come largely because Youth such random fleeting thing gon leaving scant op portunity develop effective con tinuity programming efore reassuring read letters such welcome recently received Steve Gross Cinnaminson NJ Aero Devils reading follows Thought would drop line about certain club district rather unique club am talking about Cinnaminson Aero Devils unique thing club run entirely teenagers Although have adult members dont have voting office holding rights club brought about group control line flyers am needed club immediate area now have grown six members 1974 sixteen 1975 club has formed f half years has making out very well meet local library 1st 3rd Mondays month have after Parks Commission fly ing field have just about got club completely oriented control line flyers can seen RC FF club clubs main interst get young people involved model aviation educate community planes toys think club has doing very well both goals club got its AMA charter beginning year have looking forward made showing Aero Olympics last year camping week thought really great have just completed very success ful mall show pic ture enclosed year club has Flyoff against members club always fun Well guess have taken up enough time Gear Up Locked leads observation Devils like young uns mention Exorcism could lose its sinister creepy implica tions d have impressive group District UP TO STRENGTH am pleased announce appoint ment two additional Associate Vice Presidents District II thus fil ling allotment three such state representatives New Jersey end three New York two new members staff Jack Semmarco 2062 Emerson Avenue Union NJ 07083 Joe Friend resides 62 Joysan Terrace Freehold NJ 07728 local modelers please note addresses USE the both ap pointees active modelers great dedication integrity deep involve ment lofty cause shaping ganized modelling fit needs practicing AMA membe ove hobby actively parti cipate opposed members name onl ncommunicative ones sit silently hands wait something happe wonder WHY doesnt Mr Sammarco versatile modeler member Union Model Airplane Club known model airplane club New Jersey whatever specialty founder current President Hew Jersey Association Model Airplane Clubs Inc ---- Mr Friend widely-known highly regarded competitor Contest Director has earned wealth respect articulate editor newsletter organization Monmouth Model Airplane Club Inc en active membe both Jack Joe share very low regard patent apathy fellowAMAera help two gentle men other AVPs also harbor sentiments John Grigg Sill Ross Cliff Montplaisir Del Runkle shall hopefully able lick problem least Dis trict II t SPEAR UP tell us what want us YOU AMA both same modelers rvo yants mindreaders GEAR UP AND LoCKED thoPooooyloaoaWoot Onarra III DISTRICT REPORT EDITOR Ron Morgan Ill Vice-President School Vet children Scotland PA 17284 CLYDE STACY 601 HANKEY FARMS DRIVE OAXDAIE PA 15071 Within several weeks election certain AMA officers will held year SecretaryTreasurer odd number district vicepresidents will elected Traditionally District III elections have higher normal voter turnout hoped district membars eli gible vote will share interest participate years election Please remember have send dues f 1976 returning election ballot usually sent together reduce mailing costs * * ** * *** **** ** January 1975 51