Do know holds current world records sport holds largest number aviation records has gone highest fastest farthest mostest Such information contained USA World National viation-Space Records Book published Washington DC National Aeronautic Association people hold records have thing common captured record follow ing system procedure recognized subscribed around world FA Despite influences todays mass communications technology available instant dispersion ideas few things same world-wide Aviation records exceptions happy circum stance developed group forwardlooking individuals among representa tive United States met Paris 1905 formed Federation Aeronautiq ue Internationale FAI realized air craft wave future means should developed measure avia tions advances knew would soon arise need standard measurement claims performance could recognized confidence system rules followed first aviation record established Santos Dumont Brazil 1906 speed 41292 kph Since time FAI record activity has grown include almost aspect aviation latest edition official records book has 20 different cat egories several classes cate gory Over years FAI has grown expand ed its scope operations sponsors world sport aviation championships under takes continuous modernization Sport ing Code permits fair scientific comparison performance attained pilots different nations facilitates interna tional air travel non-commercial aircraft evaluates aeronautical progress through organization international meetings granting medals diplomas international body groups together National Aero Clubs member-countries NAA FAI member-country required have Aero Club United States National Aeronautic Association NAAs history also goes back 1905 oldest non-profit public service aviation ganization nation NAA operates six levels international national record certifica tion institutional aviation education general sport aviation activities Nationally function NAA rep resent phases sport aviation acti vities recognized FAI represent United States World Championships abroad World record attempts United States must sanctioned NAA recognized FAI administration regulation such attempts handled NAAs Contest Records Board NAA works its Divisions promoting interest participation sport aviation encour aging local regional national competi tions AMA some aviation sport disciplines NAA has recognized organization national representative particular sport has delegated some FAI related activities organization giving NAA Division status through NAA therefore Academy Model Aeronautics official represent ative aeromodeling United States has supervision model aircraft record tempts competition sanctions selection US team members attending World Cham pionships sits international aero modeling committee ClAM United States representative its determinations directly affect future sport its continued development official functions no other US organization can claim have access exclusively AMAs status official spokesman sport United States responsibility can affect mem ber organization entire sport authority derives National Aeronautic Association FAI Other NAA Divisions overseeing particular aviation sports Aerobatic Club America American Society Aerospace Education Balloon Federation America National Pilots Association Soaring Society America United States Hang Gliding As sociation United States Parachute As sociation Division members have also joined NAA individual members taking advantage 50% reduction NAA dues offered Division members participating wide variety insurance programs receiving newsletter other services Through its Divisions Affiliates individual members NAA represents over 160000 aviation enthus iasts nationwide NAA FAI have very broad program recognition contribution individuals industry aerospace progress FAI has series awards Divisions ward nominations through NAA Nationally NAA administers renown Wright Col lier Brewer Trophies annual winners prestigious awards chosen committees appointed NAA ceremo nies associated presentation trophies major events aviation cal endar trophies awards NAA Divisions members assume similar degree significance unqualified honor recognized official repre sentative sport AMAS WORLD-WIDE INFLUENCE THROUGH NAA AND FAI Internationally NAA represents Unit ed States FAI General Conferences Continued page 65 October1978 61 AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice- Presidents L ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 Vic Powell AMA KAA AND FAI NAA Executive Director vu ruwun CXeCUiivc u,rucur urn iuu rdduun al Aeronautic Association PROFILE OF SID AND CAROLYN AXELROD L-22 AND L-23 did happen Well strict parents start Growing up Chicago during Depression Sidney required press exactly 12 pairs pants fathers custom tailoring shop day after school before being al lowed split Family chores out way out back door leap racy 3c trolley Cicero wait thing clickety-clack out edge town vacant lot pals waiting him fly min iature airplanes Carl Goldberg Pete Vaco Gerry Ritz Veto Garfolio others flew twin pushers can ards gassies remembers lot Indoor contests won including variable pitch microfilm-covered prop 1937 Carolyn started going meets Sid 1938 did contests placed 2nd big Junior Birdmen America Championship 1934 twin pusher 1st Indoor duration Indianapolis American Legion meet little Sid current RC Sailplane Carolyn Sid Axeirod today THIS MONTH WE HONOR truly great model airplane pioneers era Sid Axelrod beautiful wife Carolyn Life Member AMA too first such husband wife combi nation Academys history nmn First Sid President famous Top Flite Company Chicago worlds largest manufacturers model propel lers turning out two million year Giving kids what want words describing companys operation making high qual ity products kids ALL ages include kits George Aldrichs Nob ler Phil Krafts Kwik-Fly Dave Platts SE5 others Sid Caro lyn have spent lives model planes Sids Rogues Gallery comes pic Chicago Aeronauts circa 1936-37 Thats Sid second right between Carl Goldberg Sids right Leon Kiesman far left Frank Nekimken others unidentified lady encouraging him did OK re members contest never forgot ten 1937 Detroit Nats shared alternately bath tub sleep Johnny Clemens Johnny verified asked about added thing fine til some kid floor Continued page 66 Jim McNeiII AMA Historian Ufe member Team Sd tfle uetroit njasswnn nina own design Free Flight model powered byan Ohlsson 60 Would like honorary Life Member AMA no dues pay issued two-digit AMA license number would never again issued other person thousand dol lar donation Academy will have pay lump sum Recent AMA Executive Council action has made easier Four equal pay ments $250 spread over two-year per iod will suffice like though necessary can specify whether donation will used growing building fund someday permanent AMA Headquarters name will appear memorial plaque noting generosity ** ** 5* 9** 5 * *5 ** ** K/2LIwA-7 ** I Co4tAX ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHNNY CLEMSNS PO Box 64573 Dallas Texas 75206 PERFECTLY SAFE! obvious aeromodeling few things SURGEON GENER AL does consider iniurious health Everyone should it! SMOKE MODEL AIRPLANE INSTEAD SHOULD HAVE KNOWN! Years ago someone assured stuck aeromodeling long enough Id come out top Sure enough Im getting bald! THIS WIFE CAME THROUGH! Modeler wife Honey youll just have something help bring some money pay bills Two days later announced Well did what asked raised some money garage sale Surprised said Great What did sell airplanes JERSEY COAST SPORT FLIERS NEW JERSEY Editor ED RUNKELsTRANSMITTER newsletter has everything making excel lent paper Ed salts fine car toons cartoon shows man wife hobby shop looking model engine As can guess smiling frown ing saying let have next suppose youll want PLANE will RADIO then. GOODYEAR MODEL AIRCRAFT CLUBAKRON OH WITH SALUTE TO THE LADIES. Editor AL SCHMIDTS WIND SOCK Quote NOTE FROM MY WIFE TO YOUR WIFE weekend Chapel Hill perhaps best time wives get together discuss balsa dust over house paint fumes general complaints about having model airplane fanatic family sharing stories sit registration ticket booths helping enthusiasm knowing can con husbands dinner afterwards Girls really need help show women always end up having good time Im hoping see LINDA BEAUTIFUL! MID-HUDSON MODE LMASTERS NEW YORK Editor EARL VANGORDERS WING TIPS quote applies modeling world sent JACK ARNOUTSA po lite man listens interest things knows about told him person knows nothing about DeMornay NO MATTER HOW YOU TRY modeler said flying sea plane models saw girl struggling water pulled out water time tried give mouth-to-mouth resuscitation SHED GET UP AND RUN JEFCO AEROMODELR LAKEWOOD CO Editor STAN THORNLEY has item JEFCO FLYER think justgreat quote JOHN ALLEN arrived field back end Pontiac literally drag ging trunk essentials new childrens sand box flying field gift Jefco Club ANDREA JOHN MARK ALLEN John purchased built painted whole outfit lined bottom plastic Some us lot talking never accomplish much John saw need occupy LITTLE PEO PLE hopefully keep out danger DAD does thing air So John went quietly work! picture sand box being used 2 year old ZACHARY HEISSMANN also newsletter proving John Allen has highest level AMA spirit! Great idea other clubs! IT IS MODERN TIMES An old modeling friend said sons mother-in-law moved couple didnt have decency wait until married HOW TO IMPRESS YOUR WIFE just realized what am right now doing excellent way keep work ing area neat putting article together generate pile little scraps paper simp ly take piece about size page string some Elmers other Glue STICK ALL THE LITTLE SCRAPS INTO THE LINE OF GLUE way often have ONE piece trash clean up WORKS THE SAME WITH WOOD SCRAPS TOO NO-BULL AWARD head column photo yours truly receiving plaque Lansing MI District VII banquet occasion breaking bread banquet climax AMA District Meeting EXPO sponsored CARDS Club LAN SING Awards winners planes en tered displayed EXPO SHOW given out along plaquesandotherhonors outstanding service art aeromod eling plaque shown picture given very fine friend LES HARD CARDS plaque cast aluminum mounted head Texas Long horn steer message below reads JOHNNY CLEMENS GREAT GUY STANDING TALL AND THIS AINT NO BULL really appreciated plaque BUT could have just easily said same things Les fantastic AMAer! encouragement has GREAT influ ence formation inspiration pride has developed tremendous net work AMA club newsletters has helped club editors set up improve papers now exchanging about 50 other clubs Try get acquainted LES HARD quiet cheerful enthusias tic guy always eager try help fine AMA GENTLEMAN! BARONS MODEL CLUB SPO KANE WASHINGTON Editor CHUCK THOMPSONS MON OCLE Whats about Its worlds greatest sport can put controls vintage aircraft flying virgin skies yesteryear competition exciting high speed pylon race! Few other ventures can offer such challenge de signer its failures successes too rare brand comradeship comes being modeler.! YOUR CRACKUP WUZ BAD Just think what mess would have ground hadnt stopped its fall! October1978 63 LES HARD Lansing Michigan CARDS Club presenting NO BULL steer head plaque AMA President Johnny Clemens GRASSFIELD R/C CLUB MINNEAPOLIS GRASSFIELD CLIPPINGS edited VIC LEERHOFF always sparkling news letter Vics April issue found statement club president BOYD BOWDISH expresses never-say-die hopeful spirit modeler After helluva winter Boyd says Found some water seeping basement melting snow Im sure flying time far away way Boyd would courtesy would ex plain Southerners just what basement am sure return can get some Southerner explain what grits 'is follow-up last remark tell about AMAer up North went Nats Lake Charles stopped Louisiana restaurant breakfast waitress asked him wanted grits breakfast said never tried before just bring him grit liked would order some IF YOU WENT THROUGH TEXAS went through Texas way Lake Charles Nats wondered Texans wore pointed-toed bootsit can sit four-abreast Cadil lac pickup trucks traveled Nats Hiway 100 Laguna Heights Texas Gulf Mexico might have met sign painter improbably name C Weed seaweed fact See Texas known fertilizer alone TEXAN TRIED FOR TREASON thinking TEXAS just heard Texan being tried treason HE COULDNT REMEMBER THE ALAMO Probably thought pie fac tory San Antonio PIE ALAMO AERO RADIO CLUB F LINT MICHIGAN DAVID STAR edits AERO SHAFT May issue found some words wisdom clubs membership said maintain yards maintain cars homes maintain aircraft WHY CANT YOU HELP MAINTAIN YOUR FLYING SITE? other side coin David says work parties spring dedicated younger members unable older brother IS NOT MODELER came field place David lots constructive editorial comment like David hope club members didnt take offense thoughtfully made sure everyone did fair share club needs consider FLYING HILLBILLIES RC CLUB Secretary AL RICHT club Charles ton WV sent newsletter HILL BILLY HOTLINE top first page cartoon got kick out keeping HILLBILLY name drawing outhouse sign over door read LACK OF CONTROL TOWER further chuckle just realized wrote above made note along side outhouse says Used DONT FORGET! HELP CLEAN UPA LITTER BIT NIGHT FLYING IS EXCITING have never seen night flying FREE-FLIGHTERS youve missed some ex citement first saw modern concept US FREE FLIGHT CHAMPIONSHIPS Taft California way now strap belly pardon expression plane chemical glow light can seen fur piece dark night model launched trimmed same daylight flying little no wind night model will circle land within reasonable area IT IS WEIRD SEEING NO THING BUT THIS GHOSTLY YELLOWGREEN LIGHT circling NO SOUND after engine cuts off could cure alcoholism miles around! isnt really new because perhaps CARL GOLDBERG will remember visit Dallas years ago wired flashlight bulb pair pencells inside fuselage ZIPPER flew Lest newcom ers become alarmed ZIPPER name model airplane designed Carl G Dawn breaking Id better break off night flying might try some time cant sleep ARENT WE CLEVER DEVILS! Afterthoughtnight flying probably invented modeler did such lousy job building didnt want anyone see MCDONNELL DOUGLAS RC CLUB ST LOU IS MISSOURI JOHN BRITT edits CARRIER WAVE McDonnell Douglas Club beautiful newsletters ever receive Besides being informative John makes sure paper has bit comic re lief Some pearls newest sue follow organization bureaucracy very much like septic tank because real ly big chunks always rise top Variables wont constants arent junk already have will expand fill available space Back serious notein CARRIER WAVE John has roster list members giving pertinent information BUT ALSO LISTING THE RC FREQUENCIES ON WHICH THEY FLY! sure helps buying new radio GATEWAY RC CLUB JACKSONVILLE FLORIDA Club president BILL RISSEL sent very nice letter back March see far behind am enclosing copy newsletter FLY PAPER Rather pull anything paper quote Id like congratulate Bill both newsletter letter really showed PRIDE read writing much know credit growth sport/hobby AMA PRIDE BELIEF what SHOW YOUR PRIDE IN OUR HOBBY AND MAKE THE OTHER GUY ENVIOUS WHAT IS CONSCIENCE Conscience still small voice makes husband tell wife went flying instead going workbefore some else tells MANNED SPACECRAFT CENTER RC HOUSTON TEXAS TIM BROWN edits very newsy news letter club Space Center bunch AMAers mastermind space vehicles plumbing goes em spare time fly model airplanes can develop still better space vehicles! Tims Vol II No 8 newsletter related happening Ive gotta share JOHN KIKER Manned Space Club likeable guys youd ever want meet built tall like Abe Lincoln smiles down upon us earthlings John real wheels developing hard ware Space Shuttle Considering re sure going keep eye next flight Space Shuttle seemsthat Kiker flying New Era R/C model inverted SUDDENLY THE NOSE HATCH CAME OPEN tank batteries fell out However loss nose weight kept tall down NO ENGINE NO CONTROL Kiker got down INVERTED very little damage comment sure fly funny inverted engine batteries! John sure gonna watch next Space Shuttle flight MAKING YOUR FIRST RC FLIGHT course first RC flight tough hard down knees hands folded head bowedand still holding transmitter watching airplane! THE GREATEST OF ALL ADVICE DONT LET TOMORROW HAPPEN WITHOUT YOU! does bit philosophy fit model airplaning can remember being thanked father two boys Dallas helping provide excitement aeromodeling said kept boys alive years face terminal disease boys confined wheelchairs very little control bodies limbs heads Yet boys held tight challenges control line speed flying drove forward set NATIONAL AMA RECORDS having handiwork flown team manner other AMA control line pilots THEIR SECRET OF LIFE simply day discovered something else about modeling HAD TO BE HERE TOMORROW TO COM PL ET E formula boys lived long yond doctors predictions respect memory wisdom guts skills determined young fellows recall youthe GROGANS DALLAS own experience know powers belief determination have heard kiddingly claim secret having survived supposedly termi nal disease because remembered HAD 2A MORE YEARS TO GO ON MY READERS DIGEST SUBSCRIPTION must confess that statement simply hu morous way recognizing heck lot still would just work staying alive duties AMA Pres ident probably greatest inspiration because HAD to write next months magazine article Thanks God giving strength determination wis dom choosing leadership AMA inspiration staying alive HOPE THAT AMA CAN SERVE YOU IN SOME SPECIAL WAY TOO DONT LET TOMORROW HAP PEN WITHOUT YOU! AGE IS SLOWING ME DOWN simply cant go pace used guess can blame Father Mother FATHER TIME MOTHER NA TURE ******all now****** 64 Model Aviation FAI/NAA/AMA Coot pg 61 FAI Council FAI sport technical committees periodic meetings NAA appoints delegates observers nominated Division Committee Committees rules regula tions various sections Sporting Code formulated based actual compe tition experience rules help determine direction sport grows greatly influences development equip ment obtain maximum performance outcome such activity can have positive influence sport spin-off new equipment benefits participant sport whether competitor casual flyer volunteers serve Committee Del egates Observers make significant con tribution through AMA sport have world-wide influence its future purposes NAA keep pub lic informed importance aviation space flight nations economic pro gress its security international under standing call sound national programs de signed keep United States first avia tion space flight support vigorous avia tion education program students levels learning encourage sanction aid document sporting record-making aviation space events accordance rules prescribed Federation Aero nautique Internationale recognize honor make outstanding contributions advancement aviation space flight related subjects National Aeronautic Association close cooperation AMA helping growth sport aviation United States 73 years NAA has helping people meet challenge aviation AMA CWBS IN fliE PUBUC INTEREST basic need model aircraft fliers place fly communities poses serious problem because available open land sufficient room scarce parks public areas either too small otherwise unsuited model aircraftflying AMA through its network over thousand local clubs provides means anyone find place fly Practically clubs have agreements private commer cial government property owners concern ing use land model flying purposes Almost agreements based liability protection being extended property owners clubs liability protec tion available because provided AMA clubs latter able clude property owners additional sureds Furthermore few exceptions AMA clubs welcome have minimum re quirements new members Thus sim ple almost anyone interested model fly ing become club member have place fly AMA has experienced exceptional growth since 1966 dramatic contrast years prior 30 years between AMAs estab lishment 1936 1966 AMA grew about 20000 members 120 clubs 1966 AMA introduced new club program based providing expanded insur ance coverage emphasis coverage owners property used clubs Since 1966 AMAs membership has tripled over 60000 members number AMA clubs has multiplied over ten times over 1300 growth di rectly related service provided AMA clubs making sites available model fly ing end result service public whole addition current club members Through club flyng site network rela tively easy people learn about come part enjoy recreational educational activity should noted some com munities provide public flying Sites ex ception rather rule typical AMA membership required participants provides simple means protecting general public assuring everyone flying models has liability protection basically educated concerning safe model fly ing practicesAMAs coverage based compliance AMAs Safety Code NEW CAUFORNIA LAW AID TO FLYING SITES According Daily Breeze newspap er Torrance California Gov Edmund G Brown Jr Friday April 7 signed bill permits property owners allow persons use land virtually recreational activities being legally liable possible law suits new law AB1241 Assemblyman Victor Calvo D-Mountain View requires land owners allow persons use land recreational purposes warning pos sibly hazardous conditions wide number recreational uses permitted under existing law new measure broadened application nearly activities new law should make easier Cal ifornia property owners allow model flying grounds Whether other states will follow Suit S unknown time also unknown whether states similar laws before California action though seems doubtful California situation will watched interest seems against gener al trend seems make almost anyone liable connection activity might involved accidents news item quoted above provid ed AMA District X VP Jim Scarborough October1978 65 AMA Academy Model Aeronautics NPA National Pilots Association ACA Aerobatic Club America SSA Soaring Society America ASAE American Society Aerospace Education OFFICIAL SPORT AVIATION IN THE UNITED STATES FEDERATION AERONAIJTIQUE INTERNATIONALEJ ParisI NATIONAL AERONAUTIC ASSOCIATION Washington DC Delegate Alternate attending FAI Committee meetings unpaid volunteers nominated Division NAA appoints individuals represent United States its aero club Committee meeting honor comes few individuals represent international forum country parti cipate sport Committees actions therefore Delegate Alternate can have enormous influence over conduct growth development sport Division input Committee through Delegate AMA President John Clemens NAA Delegate ClAM AMA Assistant Ex ecutive Director Carl Maroney Alternate AMA Executive Director John Worth serves ClAM Secretary USHGA United States Hang Gliding Association BFA Balloon Federation America USPA United States Parachute Association AXE LRODS Continued page 62 above lowered huge lit firecracker string outside bathroom window sleeping tub couple models thing went off models crushed Sid Carolyn married 1941 World War II found Sid Pacific Navy Machinists Mate After war worked briefly immortal Enrico Fermi design ing atomic device tools University Chicago Later two partners formed Top Flite Company 1947 Today 22 years later going strong Along way Sid invented patented now famous mylar material covering models devised draftsmans mylar contact cement charter member Chicago Aero nauts 1935 has added prestigious background becoming Life Member AMA Carolyn has important accomplishments own name modeling world some 10 yearsshehashelped children assemble fly Delta Darts AMA Nats recently awarded plaque services Also has helped emotionally disturbed children Chicago school hospital volunteer Off has Nats helper booster since 1938 35th wedding anniversary 1976 Sid presented Carolyn thousand dollar AMA Life Membership also got himself Both feel donation Academy way giving something back wonderful fun years have enjoying enchantment model airplanes SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT JUNIOR PACKAGE FREE TO CLUBS Vintage Aero address below has put gether excellent package information concerning get youngsters started model aviation package includes practical hints suggestions regarding ma terials kits supplies ways Vin tage Aero can pick up AMAs AMA Cub also called Delta Dart program leaves off Vintage Aero package free clubs organizations schools etc provided request made regular letterhead requestsfrom individuals cannot accepted AMA club leaders should ask free beginners program package Write Vintage Aero 1 Glen Tenafly NJ 07670 FCC FINES 160 CBERS Federal Communications Commission has levied fines totalling $14725 against 160 Citizens Band radio operators illegal oper ations violation rules fines levied FCC Field offices behalf Safety Special Radio Ser vices Bureau violations various sections rules sections involve communicating over 150 miles failure identify call sign use frequency authorized Citizens Band CB stations overheight antenna pow er excess 4 watts repeated failure reply Commission notices FCC action part relatively new effort crack down illegal CB operators effort appears serious sustained continues steadily increased publicity may eventually make RC opera tions 27 MHz band safer Its too early tell obviously effort has long overdue Connecticut Maine achusens Hampshire Rhode Island 0 Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-Presideet Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Associate Vice-Presidents Robert C Brodeur 405 Main Street Nashua NH 03060 Raymond Giboulean 39 High Street Old Town MC 04468 Charles H Leuroyd PO Box 428 West Grotox MA 01472 Al Novotvik 4 Beverly Place Norwalk CT OBBB0 George Parker 7 Paul Lee MA 01 23B A Mike Schindler B Bolduc Drive Ledyard CT 06339 William Wilbur 6 Laurel Ave Kistery ME 03904 Off Nats about 17th time guess will back working Tabula tion once Havent done much last two three years just got call HQ have agreed help out once should another great Nats will pleasure go back Lake Charles third time met hospitality back land nickel phone call Have couple letters quote month First Gordon Grimm Kittery Maine spoke new club paper Air Space interested keeping up news District well National level wants phone month up-to-date word latest news OK Gordon main observation 10% people club 90% work club much different lot others friend second letter comes way up Burlington Vermont Stephen Pendo informs have very active club RC called Green Mountain RCers Essex Junction VT AMA chartered have scheduled four fun flys summer remaining scheduled September 17 Write him 128 Colchester Ave Burlington VT 05401 further details 30 membersl well-organized permanent safe ty contest public relations committees also have printed neat little four-page club brochure explaining RC sport listing club officers phone numbers club field Cilley Hill Rd Essex Junction Lots mail month some good some disappointing Insurance dues creases presidential nominations loads club newsletters equity different category divisions within AMA much AMA business hash over Hope have couple meetings fall Associate VPs two different locations up north other out west District Bill Wilbur setting up northern hope have George Parker work out other Well plan late September Fur ther info come GEAR UP AND STUCKI! 66 Model Aviation pnuauay ~ Fame plaque presented ii vvNAMj now White Plains rijy tsee story April 78 issue Model Aviation page 59 Maynard currently deep research Remotely Piloted Vehicles RPVs Applied Physics Lab Johns Hopkins University Maryland New Jersey Ysrls II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 Associate Vice-Presidents Pete Bianchini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 David Fifield 11 Lace Lane Elnora NY 12065 John Grigy 6387 Badger Dr. Lockport NY 14094 Cliff Montylaisir 17 Rotary Dr Summit NJ 07901 Jack Sammarco 2062 Emerson Avn Union NJ 07063 James Slaughter Chief Crafts & Hobbies USAF/EUROPE Boo 4067 APO New York 09009 Walter Throne 208 Windemerr Rd Syracuse NY 13219 SECOND DISTRICT THOUGHTS During four-year term Vice-Pres ident AMA have learned lot about YOU YOUR problemsand about AMA ITS problems Having natural inclination analyze anatomy problem reduce its simplest denotation have allotted good deal available meditation time direction seeking correlation factor common both TYPES prob lems ie YOURS ITS yielded intriguing conclusion wit AMA MEMBERSHIP AMA MANAGE MENT have never really come KNOW other kind unfamiliarity has fear prevented establishment adequate rapport turn has resulted regretable lack mutual understanding respect belief situation demands im mediate turning around AMA achieve greatness capable mind average modeler far too much mystery surrounding people ac tivities top managerial super structure provide him least very little hope ever participating engenders feeling remoteness pro duces what some regard incurable lethargy apathy etc believe malady NOT incurable feel cure lies man agement-fostered educational program under supervision qualified full-time Edu cational Director Let know whether agree JOE FRIEND distinct pleasure report Joe District II RC Contest Board appointee has now designated AMA Chair man Board will recalled Joe succeeded George Buso unselfishly re linquished post after having done mag nificent job give someone else op portunity performing very important function Originally appointed Joe Associate Vice-Presidents Dis trict II handled assignment ef ficiently natural CB post Add course fact Joe better known highly regard ed RC contest fliers country joe will replace Bill Northrop RC Contest Board Chairman Bill represents tough act follow say Show Biz know Joe will great job real credit AMA District II ZONE OF SILENCE new jewel already gemencrusted crown District II derives silent area great pre-occupa tion refer Soaring RC type Anoth er model aircraft Classic born Sat urday June 17 1978 form Empire State RC Soaring Classic am indebted reminder event friend Paul Wedeking Secretary Millstone Valley Silent Flyers Cranbury New Jersey recall report last issue MA re garding birth club although Empire State Classic creature held Long Island Silent Flyers Syo sett area New York Paul proudly reports Sherman Weisbrod president club Millstone Valley Silent Flyers won First Place modified Maestro sail plane Congrats Sherm! LISF deserve high points praise reasons TV press coverage highly impressive us watched proceedings CBSTV Channel 2 News 7 11 PM day Ron Swoboda reporting detail club arranged have leading bank sponsor contest obtained heavy support Boy Scouts LISF donated entrance fees BRAVO LISF! Thank Paul fine report GEAR UP AND LOCKED! sylnania Virgisra III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe District Ill Vice-President 1101 ERaho Road Dayton OH 45429 Associate Vice-Presidents Joe Elben 5192 Edenhurst Lynhurst OH 44124 Francis Fluharty 504 21st St Vienna IAIV 26101 Laird Jackson 523 Meadombrook Sr David PA 19067 Edward Winner 1521 Summit Sc. McKeesport PA 15131 received good report Associate VP Ed Wisser McKeesport PA regarding first static aircraft show held Western PA took place April 27 28 29 Eastland Mall East McKeesport Ed reports Tn-Valley Show proved huge suc cess Great interest shown AMA district display mall customers em ployees Ed feels indicates Pittsburgh area needs shows displays type encourage aeromodeling general Seventy aircraft entered seven categories trophies awarded through three places category AMA dis play eye-catcher AMA litera ture went like hotcakes clubs involved show Keystone Clippers Laurel Highlands Stuntmasters ARCs Despite high winds threatening weather flying demos put several modelers large crowd expressed great enthusiasm disbelief quality flying demo picture below shows Ed display awards Ed wants extend thanks co-director Fred Miller helped make event such success attended spoke 25th anniver sary celebration banquet Vienna WV Sky Sharks MAC June 24 President Hank Nilsen attending made wife Clara welcome very pleasant evening also very nice spend time very good friends Mark Radcliff parents Vienna Sky Sharks congratulated promoting modeling area such long time have involved facets mod eling although currently activity largely RC hope report reaches AMA time moment am temporary duty Vuma AZ flight testing RPV Air Force has extremely busy year Im unfortunately going have miss competing Nats did have chance visit some local modelers Modeling creates universal brotherhood can experience everywhere world Delaware rict Columbia land h Catalina IVViroinia DISTRICT REPORT John Spalding District IV Vice-President 5803 tllerbie Street Lanlssos MD 20801 Associate Vice-Presidents Charles Foreman 609 Pohite Rd. Mechanicsnille VA 23111 V Bill Helms BOO Tyovla Road Charlotte NC 26210 George Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19609 John Preston 7012 Eloira Court Falls Church VA 22042 Russell Sandusky 1122 Plaza Circle Joppa MD 21065 Paul Yacobucci 6406 Winthrop Dr Fayessenille NC 26301 remote possibility will reading column before last Satur day month chance will Ill spend column telling about Annual AMA District IV meeting August 26 1978 will day members District IV get together chanicsville suburb Richmond VA annual meeting didnt attend last year already know missed great happening Now miss years youll missing bigger better informative program before Kirby Crawford will star attraction 30 lb scalequarter-sizeGulf Hawk will show us powerplant tell us obtain modify use Homelite unit think monster-scale slow stately should see Kirbys 25 lb Mr Mul ligan fly Straight up rolling ship performs like competition pattern machine John Preston scale Howard Crispin East Coast judges organization John Worth John Clemens myself AMA matters Maynard Hill forum modeling aspects will fill Saturdays program bursting course districts AMA workers plan too can meet Last years banquet fine meal great entertainment years will its best outdo both counts AMAs new film Marvelous Miniatures will high light Sunday hosts RCC VA will stage fun fly field Fort Lee air strip events wil[ everyone October1978 67 kind aircraft events Proto Race Consecutive Spins Novice Pattern Advance Pattern Scalestatic Sundays demonstration will include Bob Violett ducted-fan scale jet A-4 Please come Elementary School Mechanicsville VA Saturday August 26th Directions will sent district clubs check officers call George Pres ton 804 740-0082 Chuck Foreman 804 746-7214 Alabama ida gia issippi to Rico V South Carolina essee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeil District V Vice-President 617 Sooth 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Aooociate Vice-Presidents John Bryson400CouncilCir P0 Box 1355 Tupelo MS 38801 Jerome Hall 4326 Baywood Dr Huntsville AL 35805 Richard Jackson 108 Thorolee Sr Charleston Htts SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr Deiray Beach FL 33444 Patrick Koehler 1592 Idlewood Oak Cr Anlantu GA 30319 Ed Moorman P08ev 1643 Etlin AFB FL 32842 Luis Rodrituez 8-10 5th St Ext. Villa Rica Bavamon Puerto Rico 00619 John Workman 5321 Overton Road Nashville TN 37220 like hero stories real true Long long ago earth still cooling just taken over District about five years ago began get newsletters Fred Komlosy Florida Palm Beach Aeronauts After about year got message Palm Beach Aeronauts simply NO FIELD fly little club being held together Freds newsletter faithfully cranked out month kept cheering people up issue telling would soon have field Four half years later Fred still turning out newsletter still did have field still keeping group glued together paper fact doubled meetings coming twice month keep entertained suddenly came alarming realization Mr Komlosy enjoying longest uninterrupted tenure newsletter editor District V AMA Council agreed meeting year voted unanimous ly award Fred AMAs coveted SUPERIOR SERVICE AWARD outstanding newslet ter service I 4 lLtUiC 51 IC dii ,VU 511 right accepting award club president Charlie Herman saga five long fruitless years unpaid sacrifice keeping AMA Chartered Club together sheer guts hard work Thats idea hero way two important per sons want meet cute little lady left District V RC Contest Co ordinator Mrs Charlene Fields DISTRICT V CLUB OF THE MONTH month meet Broward Country RC Association Fort Lauderdale FL splendid AMA-Chartered Club has solved its flying field problems thanks Mr Steve Sampier Markham Park Manager Broward County has graciously paved take-off strip county park given group vntniiA nlace fly Shown above Dave Smilowita duD treas urer Pat White Curly Harrison Curly brag eine about little ship Jim Scroggins club leaders newsletter editor beautiful fami lywife Priscilla daughter Cheri Stan Rudd Bob Willix Mark Rudd show off Ugly Stick proudly top flier park 68 Model Aviation e gentleman irre rtgrtc IS IVIr jerome Hall AMA Assoc VP Alabama Jerome belongs important RocketCity RCCIub Huntsville AL newsletter edi tor Dont get mad him Mrs Hall made him pose lady. nere 4 very ItdiJPY IUUPIC uorr t Marge Murray Goodman look like still honeymoon Husband wife teams tough beat model airplane competition tour Important Titers tne club L-R George Husen Sr John Handel pretty Gail McCreery George Husen Jr have come out enjoy Sunday afternoon outing little planes club president I-red Hetterich flanked Doc Vaughan Fred Wolf Fred good president real gentleman makes everyone feel home pict important airplane Joann Dan Smith show off scale Air-Coupe saved best last group photo ot outstanding club regularly hosts monthly contest modeling world has chartered 10 years boasts over 100 members President Hetterich middle holdingyou guessed itAMAs prestigious AWARD OF EXCELLENCE bestowed Illinois ana ucky S Minsouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee District VI Vice-President 819 Mandrake Batavia 1160510 Associate Vicv-Presidents David S Ahlberg 734 Acadia Rd. Valparaiso IN 46383 Rover Geers RR 5 Quincy IL 62301 Robert Gill 216 Stutely Lane Springfield IL 62704 Frank L Hughes 709 NE 44th St Kansas City MO 64116 Edwin Wynn Paul 1640 Maywick Dr Levingtvn KY 40504 Robert E Stagner 1838 Seifert Dr. Poplar Blaff MO 63901 Phillip Sallivan 3021 Spring Valley Ct Anderson N 46011 United States Control Line Champion ships held June 17-18 Winston-Salem NC Class AAAA meet has grown largest Control Line contests country Contestants come over eastern half United States also far away Canada Texas California took leisurely drive down through Smoky Mountains what beautiful time year travel thing bright green flowers blooming everywhere bugs multiplied yet what enjoy about being contest flierthe drive different parts coun try visiting flier friends also enjoy competition flying really dont care have trophies District VI clubs have having kinds Fun Flies contests too list doubt modelers have time read magazine now Ill read next winter Quincy Falcons R/C Club Quincy IL put air show static display Il linois Veterans Home July 4th such success may turn out annual event club also sponsored Cross Country Fly July 16 Wyaconda State Park interchange Highway 61 Hannibal MO airport about 23 miles Havent heard won sounds like fun receive bundle club newslettersevery month Some page two several exceptional publications Ill comment various ones once awhile steal parts can Allan Goldstein Bob Skaja editors Chicagoland Ra dio Control Modelers newsletter Wings n Things published Merlyn Graves newsletter contains such things club news contest news editorials model month cartoons building hints ads An excellent publication Dope Sheet published Terre Haute Indiana Radio Control Club Don May editor another excellent news letter July issue contained write-ups about equipment safety Messerschmitts Purdue University three-views cartoons maps contest information field maintenance news club news enjoy reading Next week its off Nats feel sorry didnt go certainly like see new country new foods new friends tawa S Mickigav S Mmnetnta assin VII DISTRICT REPORT Kenneth F Morris District VII Vice-President 1023 Iowa Avenue Muscatine IA 52761 Associate Vice-Presidents James D Clark RR 3 Cedar Rapids IA 52401 Frank Morrissey 14100 W Park Ave New Berlin WI 53151 Tim Price 11287 Saar Sterlinv Heights Ml 48078 Win Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Trail Sn Joseph Mt 49085 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 Howard Wayne 1706 7th St NE. Rochester MN 55901 Wayne Yeager 38235 Castle Romulus Ml 48174 Sig IMAC contest huge success very enjoyable time chance visit fliers Saturday weather cooperative few models destroyed high winds Sig kind enough replace Sig kit crashed during day other manufacturers also did same has nicest gestures manufacturer can make Sig should also commended effort sponsoring annual contest certainly spend bunclt money putting thing year also gets better year has got District VIIs best contests Sunday excellent fly ing both models full scale Hazel Maxey put air show noon Pete Meyers flew Decathalon through splendid dis play maneuvers thrilled crowd Ned Powers FAA pre sented Glenn Hazel award contributions FAA Flight Safety pro gram AMA FAA will hard-pressed find staunch supporters Hazel Glenn Sigafoose able make Central Iowa Aero modelers Control Line contest Des Moines 16th July surprising number entries first major contest several years Over 50 entries total Fast Slow Combat Both WHO WMT-TV reporters cover event kind thing need chance fly Davenport RC Societys Soaring contest days weather what like Lots wind much Suds City Soar-In didnt accomplish much fun talked lots people Muscatine Miniature Aircraft Association held Mississippi Valley Soaring Open July 9 saw 23 entries After lots winch problems things got going great time Chip Pairett St Louis Eagles came out top Chip flew Sailaire did tre mendous job Everyone entered got some thing think enjoyed two weeks till Nats am still waiting lots Michigan clubs respond question about lower Michigan being transferred Either lot apathy everyone too busy answer talked Terry Taylor AVP Min neapolis Howard Wayne AVP Ro chester about District VII West meeting Nothing definite yet Milwaukee Flying Electrons have tentatively offered host meeting fall Perhaps can get some thing going yet Have talked Associate Vice President lately have problems should contact first dont get satisfaction let know AVPs should working areas improve membership relations improve com munications AVP its time get someone has time willing job time am seriously thinking appointing couple new AVPs Wisconsin sure have input subject please let know Nats will nominating committee meeting nominate candidates AMA president has some put members District VII whole much time read nominations will over President District Vice Presidents even-numbered districts am encouraging vote fall because important vote minority can rule Remember AMA belongs you CAN something about way run CANT dont put forth effort present ideas suggestions Executive Council needs advice probably now ever because inflation rate increased insurance costs IRS problems rules changes anti-Nats feelings long range planning inequity insurance Muscular Dystrophy PR programming per manent Nats site etc Does stir up com ments TOGETHER can improve AMA everyone gives little bit themselves seem have ENERGY CRISIS AMAlots people dont have energy contribute little bit really hope changes soon Hope see Milwaukee Fly ing Electrons Pattern Scale contest Arkansas S toursiata Monica homa s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank District VIII Vice-President 2933 Blankenslsip Wichita Foils IX 76308 Associate Vice-Presidents Buzz Averill 9117 Lu Barranee NE Albuquerque NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Sulphur LA 70663 Frank Osborne 18 Mohave Dr N Little Rock AR 72116 Sad Tenny Box 545 Richardson TX 75080 As written before Nats before Nominating Committee meets before Council meets will too up-to-date want time thank members District VIII electing four terms Vice-President hope have served well might have help ful some terms successfully served wish next VP elect good term service help can serve well As know John Clemens has served president during term also running re-election want thank John eight years leader AMA chair man Council sympathetic ear teller fine stories around fine gentleman Thanks John us District VIII As know nominated Bill Lee Missouri City TX Houston succeed VP District VIII As now no other nomination would like get pitch Bill active modeler October1978 69 active leader Has good background AMA works Can make fine VP representative Council CL cat egory director Nats writes Rac ing column magazine opinion would best choice have also nominated John Byrne present VP District Il President AMA John well-qualified become AMA presi dent has served District II VP four years active contributing Council mem ber active flier member Elec tronic Eagles member working USPJA has earned respect expertise matters concerning AMA John legal profession has indicated able dedicate time effort job choice hope yours also FAI Sailplane meet TCSC went well Dale Nutter hard work control Fort Worth Aces contest well attended Becky Thomas boys working Once again Ed Rankin RC Pylon also among contest officials Texas State Championship CL contest Cliff Cloud Climbers going strong Pyramid Acres South Benbrook good day thermals Typical Texas HOT have other special thanks should go Contest Directors club officers newsletter editors staff District ficers did great job no pay what really want show apprecia tion what may have done will please vote next election may agree choice vote choice Colorado as aska h Dakota h Dakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Vince Mankewski District IX Vice-President 105 Waldo Circle Bellenue NE 68005 Associate Vice-Presidents Charles Brancors 2220 Mariposa Blod Capss WY 62601 Gerald Derre,, 6464 S A,rtrs Place Acror, CO 80016 Pad Kegel 9t0 Noeth t2tl, Faqo ND 58102 Oscar Olson 6t 11 Maple Oseralsa Nt 6tttO4 Jim OReilly 4760 N Barrier Wictrisa KS 67220 Lonnie Kroeber Associate Vice Presi dent Fargo North Dakota moving unfortunately leaving District IX Lonnie Paul Kegel opportunity get together during Minneapolis Piston Pop pers contest June 24 25 Paul aware has principally involved upcoming district meeting Fargo October 14 1978 Paul has correspondent since first year quite current district events has worked closely Lonnie have asked Paul serve Associ ate Vice President can take advantage experience Lonnie Kroeber has done outstanding job will missed us dur ing long vacation mail always contained letters Lonnie least once week loss will certainly someone elses gain Good luck best wishes Lonnie Paul Kegel 910 North 12th Fargo ND 58102 advises due contractual agreements reservation requirements meeting place need accurate head count district meeting Please left out Write Paul make re servations now October 14 district meeting Fargo District IX seat Free Flight Contest Board has filled Jerry Murphy 2432 Astron Drive Colorado Springs Jer ry has over 20 years contest Free Flight ex perience has resided Colorado Springs since 1972 member Magnificent Mountain Men Denver has AMA leader member contest director since 1968 Jerry came District IX after ing active flier Dallas area has participated regularly Nats exper ience participation Free Flight fra ternity along desire respect position makes him ideal selection Congratulations Jerry Show Teams will pleased know newest air show team District IX 21st team Air Capitol Eagles Wichita Kansas air show team program Academys primary public relations tool teams must meet stringent criteria very active responsibilities ing member show team make con test flying other obligations difficult fulfill say least As districts first show team can take pride Air Capitol Eagles Members team Jerry Shumaker manager Larry Vickers Jerry Carley Scott Davies Harold Perry J Osborne Keith Penner Weyn Sallada Clyde Young congrulated very nice thank letter came mail Milford R/Cers Milford KS Last months column included report Super-Size Model Contest Pictures contest included Milford R/Cers courtesy appreciated Thank Lincoln Sky Knights AMA 405 among first respond coordina tors concerning contest sanctioning 1979 refer District IX report July issue club again right top things Some shots excellent 19th Annual Pattern Scale contest also included Sky Knights currently exploring possibility hosting 1979 Nats Lincoln Nebraska Dynamite expressing gratitude some additional newsletters sent really appreciated Windfree News Donovans Radio Control Club South Dakota Hi Flyer Arvada As sociated Modelers Arvada CO Mile-Hi R/C Clubs Tail-Spinners Denver CO Knight Flyer KC Northern Knights Model Aeronautics Club Kansas City MO Northern Knights District VI members live District IX thoughtful enough send copy newsletter District Meetings October 14 Fargo Paul Kegel AVP Dis trict IX 910 North 12th Fargo ND 58102 October 28 Denver Jerry Deneau AVP District IX 6464 South Andes Place Aurora CO 80016 See ya 70 Model Aviation Radio Control Contest Board member Loren Tregellas Sky Knights contest orian rossiey came Lincoin Trom T raul beautiful P-47 aaMajor Mac Steve Stucky head judge Ken Krehbiel Con test Director name unknown Lunch Lratsc tor II ri Barb Arlan Camp bell Fred Martha Soniter Lincoln Look smalla u eiemesser looks typical Nebraska flying field view pits Milford typica sJ contests except 35 lb Ugly Stick background activity Super-Size Model Contest Arizona fornia ii da 0 Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 2501 Armour Lane Redondo Beach CA 90278 Associate Vlc-tresidnntn Robert Barnen 981080 Komo Mci Drive Ama Hi 96101 Ginmi Cotter 2020 Gill Port Lime Wnlrrt Cr.k CA 64698 Alec Chisolm 1100 Went Simm Fresrrv CA 93711 John Pond 4269 Syntro Circle Sarr Joe CA 95136 Bolt Reynolds RI 8 Bun 51 Thiccoir AZ nsio Betty Strenor 3723 Snrowrlerr Averrnme trrvq Beach CA 90808 Grarrqer Williams 181 Pammmee Street Sari Main-os CA 92069 travels past month took out Anaheim attend meeting Pacific Soaring Association meeting presid ed over club president Rod Sweet gave talk AMA finances ie money goes Did know 113 gross income used salaries annuities meeting ran old time free flighter Joe Alvarez Joe meeting looking people work part full time helping him kit two-seater airplane de signed may have heard Its called Polliwagen seems Joes tried help employment bureau equipped thumbs hands So Joe thought model builders would natur al help out live within reasonable distance Anaheim contact Ill give information way Joe uses Kraft servos trim tab control Pol liwagen Activity Northern California continues hum Besides Biplane R/C Pattern As sociation Ive mentioned before California A/I R/G Association SAM oriented organization recently staged 3-day annual Clovis Lakes Recreation Area meet held over Memorial Day week end rousing success Further activity sees meets like World War II Scramble World War Jambor ee becoming annuals success has begot Golden Age Parade will fea ture designs 1919 1939 new idea meet should meet lots approval National Air Space Museum Smithsonian has opened new gallery called Flying Fun will feature dif ferent types model planes display Some planes ones used world cham pionship records notable model Miss Liberty Bell Bob Doris Rich flew across United States 1975 Any going through Washington must plan spend least day minimum going through museum have new AVP Arizona Bob Reynolds Tucson Bob active Control Line flier also has flown Free Flight presently producing Control Line kits Goodyear Carrier Bob replacing Ed Hagerlin resigned because leaving area Any Arizonians AMArelated questions problems funnel through Bob Put him work address top column As youll note read Johnny Clemens column isnt going run presidency again am sorry see Johnny leave has visible president AMA has ever its forgone conclusion somebody will elected replace him its going tough find somebody much dedication enthusiasm Johnny Ill miss ya Speaking electionsthis year Im due stand again office youll re-elect Ill serve another term has pleasure serv ing District X past two years Im willing another two THERMALS Alaska 0 Idaho ana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District Xl Vice-Preoident 1417 NW 19101 Street Seattle WA 98177 Associate Vice-Presidents Al Culver 1607 S von Elm Pocatnllo 83201 Simon Oreete Re 1 Box 48 Boadview MT S9015 Clarence E Haught Rt 5 Box 18 Conan dAlene 1083814 Ed McCollough 53 SE 61 Portland OR 97215 Orlando Oly Recix 26608 Done Court Kent WA 98031 Dvn Zipoy 21418 NE Main Snreet Redmond WA 96052 month have guest author person Howard Phillips hope en tertained columnand addition has point possible entertain large crowds use gas engine powered models Think about Howard entitles column OUTDOOR FLYING INDOORS KINGOOME HAPPENING think flying Nordic A-2s Outdoor Hand Launched Gliders large rubber scales Old Timer Rubber P-30s Coupe dHivers indoors impossible Well has hap pended recently Seattle Sounders Soccer League professional soccer game Seattle About 20 us got together prior games put practice session also little apprehensive about knowing what air conditioning system would large outdoor models would land what people would landed crowd Anyhow everything turned out quite well So got invitation perform Minnesota Kicks versus Seattle Sounders soccer game Now have gather approximately 50 people together age 5 tolets just say youngsters heartto show crowd something new halftime shows hard because everyone eager elated help exciting event got stadium plenty time set up headquarters show office put together planes As soon Junior preliminary soccer game over 15-minute time period what wanted decided hold off flying bigger stuff time cause people still streaming could save halftime Everybody started streaming out field P-nuts both Indoor Outdoor Hand Launched Gliders small Old Timer Rubber plus indoor EZ-Bs Pennyplanes Everybody started about same time really getting time give up went show office after good round applause made us feel real good halftime walked around edge field get position behind soc cer benches ready go field spectators ready head concession stands Except thingwe got field before left seats first planes air first gasps oohs aahs went up right away spellbound back seats Nordics launched set goal posts flier middle field would pull other half field circle tow bit launch three four Nordics up same time some actually going over heads people first second level seats after launch circled three four times over crowd fact chased two first level seats people caught very careful found out later some very light stick models did same thing also carefully caught Some models real small like P-nut outdoor scale being put 30- 40-foot TV screen time lifted off astroturf till time landed What beautiful sight 14-inch wingspan 30-foot wingspan really blownup picture airplanes going up continually Television cameras Seattle stations Minnesota station televising back area getting right down last minute demonstration Coupe fliers came over asked could try reach top Kingdome 350 feet wound up limit ready said Lets Sure enough started climbing nice tight circle past first level seats second level still climbing spectators really cheering up past highest television platform about 275 feet up just about 10 feet short high est part dome flattened out beautiful transition crowd its feet cheering louder goal just scored looked clock said 30 seconds go referees soccer teams headed out dressing rooms referee got just beyond goalpost started blow ing whistle never heard such loud chorus boos stopped tracks looked up saw beautiful model float ing gracefully decided judge jury part bailgame promotion sales manager came over worried look face seeing model still quite ways up asked modeler way helping model down faster turned away slightly smiled myself sheep ishly said yes working now time model almost within grasp spectators feet rest modelers just finished fly ing ready leave field As grasped model tremendous cheer went up modelers helpers beautiful gratified smile across faces would like thank Northwest Free Flight modelers helped under taking especially Strat-O-Bats Boeing Hawks Free Flight Clubs Sunday fli ers well way case youre wondering went back watched rest soccer game Seattle won 1-0 shootout Maybe inspiration Thank Howard case won dering Howard planning bigger better things Stay tuned October1978 71 FLY IN THE SECOND CONT As announced JACK LUEKEN progress right no ne same last t 1 The Postal sters everywhere ger i membership 2 All flying mu will time fI nature time fidavit models ce rules ate ~fety adL y October wanted may muuei 5 AMA medals st three places si will awarded wa 6 Rules e first two paragraphs third paragraph rule book page 26 ur Control Line AA Solo kind control Ii Iin-luding plastic k lisplacement no dels must metal control Iinei Minimum wire inch Qn olane flo ant ry OT mouei ready-built 8 Stopwatch rem refueling rest 9 The hold model U has started engine Helper releases mo tant flier No mechanica EDWHI mwYodcN nal cont unches frorr mwt flo mne ground flight 1 alt supervisor mode Score total elap pit stop time iniri nch completion 18 Please note Fly ii Fall Flying Fair Postal C AMA Contest San ual flights made dui wise AMA sanctioned cont applies accordingly 19 Send results whic y November 30 1978 ano urther information Ed IA hope year dividuals will host local youngsters Fall F cluded Thats what jack L Patty Sasnett did SouTi fall great suc Individual contestants beat clock sure put ii last year looking year Lets fly up storm JUNIOR FLIGHT September almost means another school year about aeromodeling year school Are teacher thinking about startir class perhaps would like conduct school Maybe SI like see model school Sure sounds like grea inly worthwhile bit easier ian anout rewa Before rush make lot promi down hobby shop lot dough stuff yai better study entire very pragmatic eve five elemi lered successful pri nking before action hat going tits dis nv can fifth step n have gstepsgoba 0 some ch aims shoul accomplish already hay Lnt Af becor n really ans elements have adaptable accommo find anP Cr gym chool months oe completely trolled After ti difficult situations re involved programi iow thinkoverwh visit ow modelers y 5cuss some o r what can caaem ne c 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Edition: Model Aviation - 1978/10
Page Numbers: 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72
Do know holds current world records sport holds largest number aviation records has gone highest fastest farthest mostest Such information contained USA World National viation-Space Records Book published Washington DC National Aeronautic Association people hold records have thing common captured record follow ing system procedure recognized subscribed around world FA Despite influences todays mass communications technology available instant dispersion ideas few things same world-wide Aviation records exceptions happy circum stance developed group forwardlooking individuals among representa tive United States met Paris 1905 formed Federation Aeronautiq ue Internationale FAI realized air craft wave future means should developed measure avia tions advances knew would soon arise need standard measurement claims performance could recognized confidence system rules followed first aviation record established Santos Dumont Brazil 1906 speed 41292 kph Since time FAI record activity has grown include almost aspect aviation latest edition official records book has 20 different cat egories several classes cate gory Over years FAI has grown expand ed its scope operations sponsors world sport aviation championships under takes continuous modernization Sport ing Code permits fair scientific comparison performance attained pilots different nations facilitates interna tional air travel non-commercial aircraft evaluates aeronautical progress through organization international meetings granting medals diplomas international body groups together National Aero Clubs member-countries NAA FAI member-country required have Aero Club United States National Aeronautic Association NAAs history also goes back 1905 oldest non-profit public service aviation ganization nation NAA operates six levels international national record certifica tion institutional aviation education general sport aviation activities Nationally function NAA rep resent phases sport aviation acti vities recognized FAI represent United States World Championships abroad World record attempts United States must sanctioned NAA recognized FAI administration regulation such attempts handled NAAs Contest Records Board NAA works its Divisions promoting interest participation sport aviation encour aging local regional national competi tions AMA some aviation sport disciplines NAA has recognized organization national representative particular sport has delegated some FAI related activities organization giving NAA Division status through NAA therefore Academy Model Aeronautics official represent ative aeromodeling United States has supervision model aircraft record tempts competition sanctions selection US team members attending World Cham pionships sits international aero modeling committee ClAM United States representative its determinations directly affect future sport its continued development official functions no other US organization can claim have access exclusively AMAs status official spokesman sport United States responsibility can affect mem ber organization entire sport authority derives National Aeronautic Association FAI Other NAA Divisions overseeing particular aviation sports Aerobatic Club America American Society Aerospace Education Balloon Federation America National Pilots Association Soaring Society America United States Hang Gliding As sociation United States Parachute As sociation Division members have also joined NAA individual members taking advantage 50% reduction NAA dues offered Division members participating wide variety insurance programs receiving newsletter other services Through its Divisions Affiliates individual members NAA represents over 160000 aviation enthus iasts nationwide NAA FAI have very broad program recognition contribution individuals industry aerospace progress FAI has series awards Divisions ward nominations through NAA Nationally NAA administers renown Wright Col lier Brewer Trophies annual winners prestigious awards chosen committees appointed NAA ceremo nies associated presentation trophies major events aviation cal endar trophies awards NAA Divisions members assume similar degree significance unqualified honor recognized official repre sentative sport AMAS WORLD-WIDE INFLUENCE THROUGH NAA AND FAI Internationally NAA represents Unit ed States FAI General Conferences Continued page 65 October1978 61 AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice- Presidents L ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 Vic Powell AMA KAA AND FAI NAA Executive Director vu ruwun CXeCUiivc u,rucur urn iuu rdduun al Aeronautic Association PROFILE OF SID AND CAROLYN AXELROD L-22 AND L-23 did happen Well strict parents start Growing up Chicago during Depression Sidney required press exactly 12 pairs pants fathers custom tailoring shop day after school before being al lowed split Family chores out way out back door leap racy 3c trolley Cicero wait thing clickety-clack out edge town vacant lot pals waiting him fly min iature airplanes Carl Goldberg Pete Vaco Gerry Ritz Veto Garfolio others flew twin pushers can ards gassies remembers lot Indoor contests won including variable pitch microfilm-covered prop 1937 Carolyn started going meets Sid 1938 did contests placed 2nd big Junior Birdmen America Championship 1934 twin pusher 1st Indoor duration Indianapolis American Legion meet little Sid current RC Sailplane Carolyn Sid Axeirod today THIS MONTH WE HONOR truly great model airplane pioneers era Sid Axelrod beautiful wife Carolyn Life Member AMA too first such husband wife combi nation Academys history nmn First Sid President famous Top Flite Company Chicago worlds largest manufacturers model propel lers turning out two million year Giving kids what want words describing companys operation making high qual ity products kids ALL ages include kits George Aldrichs Nob ler Phil Krafts Kwik-Fly Dave Platts SE5 others Sid Caro lyn have spent lives model planes Sids Rogues Gallery comes pic Chicago Aeronauts circa 1936-37 Thats Sid second right between Carl Goldberg Sids right Leon Kiesman far left Frank Nekimken others unidentified lady encouraging him did OK re members contest never forgot ten 1937 Detroit Nats shared alternately bath tub sleep Johnny Clemens Johnny verified asked about added thing fine til some kid floor Continued page 66 Jim McNeiII AMA Historian Ufe member Team Sd tfle uetroit njasswnn nina own design Free Flight model powered byan Ohlsson 60 Would like honorary Life Member AMA no dues pay issued two-digit AMA license number would never again issued other person thousand dol lar donation Academy will have pay lump sum Recent AMA Executive Council action has made easier Four equal pay ments $250 spread over two-year per iod will suffice like though necessary can specify whether donation will used growing building fund someday permanent AMA Headquarters name will appear memorial plaque noting generosity ** ** 5* 9** 5 * *5 ** ** K/2LIwA-7 ** I Co4tAX ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHNNY CLEMSNS PO Box 64573 Dallas Texas 75206 PERFECTLY SAFE! obvious aeromodeling few things SURGEON GENER AL does consider iniurious health Everyone should it! SMOKE MODEL AIRPLANE INSTEAD SHOULD HAVE KNOWN! Years ago someone assured stuck aeromodeling long enough Id come out top Sure enough Im getting bald! THIS WIFE CAME THROUGH! Modeler wife Honey youll just have something help bring some money pay bills Two days later announced Well did what asked raised some money garage sale Surprised said Great What did sell airplanes JERSEY COAST SPORT FLIERS NEW JERSEY Editor ED RUNKELsTRANSMITTER newsletter has everything making excel lent paper Ed salts fine car toons cartoon shows man wife hobby shop looking model engine As can guess smiling frown ing saying let have next suppose youll want PLANE will RADIO then. GOODYEAR MODEL AIRCRAFT CLUBAKRON OH WITH SALUTE TO THE LADIES. Editor AL SCHMIDTS WIND SOCK Quote NOTE FROM MY WIFE TO YOUR WIFE weekend Chapel Hill perhaps best time wives get together discuss balsa dust over house paint fumes general complaints about having model airplane fanatic family sharing stories sit registration ticket booths helping enthusiasm knowing can con husbands dinner afterwards Girls really need help show women always end up having good time Im hoping see LINDA BEAUTIFUL! MID-HUDSON MODE LMASTERS NEW YORK Editor EARL VANGORDERS WING TIPS quote applies modeling world sent JACK ARNOUTSA po lite man listens interest things knows about told him person knows nothing about DeMornay NO MATTER HOW YOU TRY modeler said flying sea plane models saw girl struggling water pulled out water time tried give mouth-to-mouth resuscitation SHED GET UP AND RUN JEFCO AEROMODELR LAKEWOOD CO Editor STAN THORNLEY has item JEFCO FLYER think justgreat quote JOHN ALLEN arrived field back end Pontiac literally drag ging trunk essentials new childrens sand box flying field gift Jefco Club ANDREA JOHN MARK ALLEN John purchased built painted whole outfit lined bottom plastic Some us lot talking never accomplish much John saw need occupy LITTLE PEO PLE hopefully keep out danger DAD does thing air So John went quietly work! picture sand box being used 2 year old ZACHARY HEISSMANN also newsletter proving John Allen has highest level AMA spirit! Great idea other clubs! IT IS MODERN TIMES An old modeling friend said sons mother-in-law moved couple didnt have decency wait until married HOW TO IMPRESS YOUR WIFE just realized what am right now doing excellent way keep work ing area neat putting article together generate pile little scraps paper simp ly take piece about size page string some Elmers other Glue STICK ALL THE LITTLE SCRAPS INTO THE LINE OF GLUE way often have ONE piece trash clean up WORKS THE SAME WITH WOOD SCRAPS TOO NO-BULL AWARD head column photo yours truly receiving plaque Lansing MI District VII banquet occasion breaking bread banquet climax AMA District Meeting EXPO sponsored CARDS Club LAN SING Awards winners planes en tered displayed EXPO SHOW given out along plaquesandotherhonors outstanding service art aeromod eling plaque shown picture given very fine friend LES HARD CARDS plaque cast aluminum mounted head Texas Long horn steer message below reads JOHNNY CLEMENS GREAT GUY STANDING TALL AND THIS AINT NO BULL really appreciated plaque BUT could have just easily said same things Les fantastic AMAer! encouragement has GREAT influ ence formation inspiration pride has developed tremendous net work AMA club newsletters has helped club editors set up improve papers now exchanging about 50 other clubs Try get acquainted LES HARD quiet cheerful enthusias tic guy always eager try help fine AMA GENTLEMAN! BARONS MODEL CLUB SPO KANE WASHINGTON Editor CHUCK THOMPSONS MON OCLE Whats about Its worlds greatest sport can put controls vintage aircraft flying virgin skies yesteryear competition exciting high speed pylon race! Few other ventures can offer such challenge de signer its failures successes too rare brand comradeship comes being modeler.! YOUR CRACKUP WUZ BAD Just think what mess would have ground hadnt stopped its fall! October1978 63 LES HARD Lansing Michigan CARDS Club presenting NO BULL steer head plaque AMA President Johnny Clemens GRASSFIELD R/C CLUB MINNEAPOLIS GRASSFIELD CLIPPINGS edited VIC LEERHOFF always sparkling news letter Vics April issue found statement club president BOYD BOWDISH expresses never-say-die hopeful spirit modeler After helluva winter Boyd says Found some water seeping basement melting snow Im sure flying time far away way Boyd would courtesy would ex plain Southerners just what basement am sure return can get some Southerner explain what grits 'is follow-up last remark tell about AMAer up North went Nats Lake Charles stopped Louisiana restaurant breakfast waitress asked him wanted grits breakfast said never tried before just bring him grit liked would order some IF YOU WENT THROUGH TEXAS went through Texas way Lake Charles Nats wondered Texans wore pointed-toed bootsit can sit four-abreast Cadil lac pickup trucks traveled Nats Hiway 100 Laguna Heights Texas Gulf Mexico might have met sign painter improbably name C Weed seaweed fact See Texas known fertilizer alone TEXAN TRIED FOR TREASON thinking TEXAS just heard Texan being tried treason HE COULDNT REMEMBER THE ALAMO Probably thought pie fac tory San Antonio PIE ALAMO AERO RADIO CLUB F LINT MICHIGAN DAVID STAR edits AERO SHAFT May issue found some words wisdom clubs membership said maintain yards maintain cars homes maintain aircraft WHY CANT YOU HELP MAINTAIN YOUR FLYING SITE? other side coin David says work parties spring dedicated younger members unable older brother IS NOT MODELER came field place David lots constructive editorial comment like David hope club members didnt take offense thoughtfully made sure everyone did fair share club needs consider FLYING HILLBILLIES RC CLUB Secretary AL RICHT club Charles ton WV sent newsletter HILL BILLY HOTLINE top first page cartoon got kick out keeping HILLBILLY name drawing outhouse sign over door read LACK OF CONTROL TOWER further chuckle just realized wrote above made note along side outhouse says Used DONT FORGET! HELP CLEAN UPA LITTER BIT NIGHT FLYING IS EXCITING have never seen night flying FREE-FLIGHTERS youve missed some ex citement first saw modern concept US FREE FLIGHT CHAMPIONSHIPS Taft California way now strap belly pardon expression plane chemical glow light can seen fur piece dark night model launched trimmed same daylight flying little no wind night model will circle land within reasonable area IT IS WEIRD SEEING NO THING BUT THIS GHOSTLY YELLOWGREEN LIGHT circling NO SOUND after engine cuts off could cure alcoholism miles around! isnt really new because perhaps CARL GOLDBERG will remember visit Dallas years ago wired flashlight bulb pair pencells inside fuselage ZIPPER flew Lest newcom ers become alarmed ZIPPER name model airplane designed Carl G Dawn breaking Id better break off night flying might try some time cant sleep ARENT WE CLEVER DEVILS! Afterthoughtnight flying probably invented modeler did such lousy job building didnt want anyone see MCDONNELL DOUGLAS RC CLUB ST LOU IS MISSOURI JOHN BRITT edits CARRIER WAVE McDonnell Douglas Club beautiful newsletters ever receive Besides being informative John makes sure paper has bit comic re lief Some pearls newest sue follow organization bureaucracy very much like septic tank because real ly big chunks always rise top Variables wont constants arent junk already have will expand fill available space Back serious notein CARRIER WAVE John has roster list members giving pertinent information BUT ALSO LISTING THE RC FREQUENCIES ON WHICH THEY FLY! sure helps buying new radio GATEWAY RC CLUB JACKSONVILLE FLORIDA Club president BILL RISSEL sent very nice letter back March see far behind am enclosing copy newsletter FLY PAPER Rather pull anything paper quote Id like congratulate Bill both newsletter letter really showed PRIDE read writing much know credit growth sport/hobby AMA PRIDE BELIEF what SHOW YOUR PRIDE IN OUR HOBBY AND MAKE THE OTHER GUY ENVIOUS WHAT IS CONSCIENCE Conscience still small voice makes husband tell wife went flying instead going workbefore some else tells MANNED SPACECRAFT CENTER RC HOUSTON TEXAS TIM BROWN edits very newsy news letter club Space Center bunch AMAers mastermind space vehicles plumbing goes em spare time fly model airplanes can develop still better space vehicles! Tims Vol II No 8 newsletter related happening Ive gotta share JOHN KIKER Manned Space Club likeable guys youd ever want meet built tall like Abe Lincoln smiles down upon us earthlings John real wheels developing hard ware Space Shuttle Considering re sure going keep eye next flight Space Shuttle seemsthat Kiker flying New Era R/C model inverted SUDDENLY THE NOSE HATCH CAME OPEN tank batteries fell out However loss nose weight kept tall down NO ENGINE NO CONTROL Kiker got down INVERTED very little damage comment sure fly funny inverted engine batteries! John sure gonna watch next Space Shuttle flight MAKING YOUR FIRST RC FLIGHT course first RC flight tough hard down knees hands folded head bowedand still holding transmitter watching airplane! THE GREATEST OF ALL ADVICE DONT LET TOMORROW HAPPEN WITHOUT YOU! does bit philosophy fit model airplaning can remember being thanked father two boys Dallas helping provide excitement aeromodeling said kept boys alive years face terminal disease boys confined wheelchairs very little control bodies limbs heads Yet boys held tight challenges control line speed flying drove forward set NATIONAL AMA RECORDS having handiwork flown team manner other AMA control line pilots THEIR SECRET OF LIFE simply day discovered something else about modeling HAD TO BE HERE TOMORROW TO COM PL ET E formula boys lived long yond doctors predictions respect memory wisdom guts skills determined young fellows recall youthe GROGANS DALLAS own experience know powers belief determination have heard kiddingly claim secret having survived supposedly termi nal disease because remembered HAD 2A MORE YEARS TO GO ON MY READERS DIGEST SUBSCRIPTION must confess that statement simply hu morous way recognizing heck lot still would just work staying alive duties AMA Pres ident probably greatest inspiration because HAD to write next months magazine article Thanks God giving strength determination wis dom choosing leadership AMA inspiration staying alive HOPE THAT AMA CAN SERVE YOU IN SOME SPECIAL WAY TOO DONT LET TOMORROW HAP PEN WITHOUT YOU! AGE IS SLOWING ME DOWN simply cant go pace used guess can blame Father Mother FATHER TIME MOTHER NA TURE ******all now****** 64 Model Aviation FAI/NAA/AMA Coot pg 61 FAI Council FAI sport technical committees periodic meetings NAA appoints delegates observers nominated Division Committee Committees rules regula tions various sections Sporting Code formulated based actual compe tition experience rules help determine direction sport grows greatly influences development equip ment obtain maximum performance outcome such activity can have positive influence sport spin-off new equipment benefits participant sport whether competitor casual flyer volunteers serve Committee Del egates Observers make significant con tribution through AMA sport have world-wide influence its future purposes NAA keep pub lic informed importance aviation space flight nations economic pro gress its security international under standing call sound national programs de signed keep United States first avia tion space flight support vigorous avia tion education program students levels learning encourage sanction aid document sporting record-making aviation space events accordance rules prescribed Federation Aero nautique Internationale recognize honor make outstanding contributions advancement aviation space flight related subjects National Aeronautic Association close cooperation AMA helping growth sport aviation United States 73 years NAA has helping people meet challenge aviation AMA CWBS IN fliE PUBUC INTEREST basic need model aircraft fliers place fly communities poses serious problem because available open land sufficient room scarce parks public areas either too small otherwise unsuited model aircraftflying AMA through its network over thousand local clubs provides means anyone find place fly Practically clubs have agreements private commer cial government property owners concern ing use land model flying purposes Almost agreements based liability protection being extended property owners clubs liability protec tion available because provided AMA clubs latter able clude property owners additional sureds Furthermore few exceptions AMA clubs welcome have minimum re quirements new members Thus sim ple almost anyone interested model fly ing become club member have place fly AMA has experienced exceptional growth since 1966 dramatic contrast years prior 30 years between AMAs estab lishment 1936 1966 AMA grew about 20000 members 120 clubs 1966 AMA introduced new club program based providing expanded insur ance coverage emphasis coverage owners property used clubs Since 1966 AMAs membership has tripled over 60000 members number AMA clubs has multiplied over ten times over 1300 growth di rectly related service provided AMA clubs making sites available model fly ing end result service public whole addition current club members Through club flyng site network rela tively easy people learn about come part enjoy recreational educational activity should noted some com munities provide public flying Sites ex ception rather rule typical AMA membership required participants provides simple means protecting general public assuring everyone flying models has liability protection basically educated concerning safe model fly ing practicesAMAs coverage based compliance AMAs Safety Code NEW CAUFORNIA LAW AID TO FLYING SITES According Daily Breeze newspap er Torrance California Gov Edmund G Brown Jr Friday April 7 signed bill permits property owners allow persons use land virtually recreational activities being legally liable possible law suits new law AB1241 Assemblyman Victor Calvo D-Mountain View requires land owners allow persons use land recreational purposes warning pos sibly hazardous conditions wide number recreational uses permitted under existing law new measure broadened application nearly activities new law should make easier Cal ifornia property owners allow model flying grounds Whether other states will follow Suit S unknown time also unknown whether states similar laws before California action though seems doubtful California situation will watched interest seems against gener al trend seems make almost anyone liable connection activity might involved accidents news item quoted above provid ed AMA District X VP Jim Scarborough October1978 65 AMA Academy Model Aeronautics NPA National Pilots Association ACA Aerobatic Club America SSA Soaring Society America ASAE American Society Aerospace Education OFFICIAL SPORT AVIATION IN THE UNITED STATES FEDERATION AERONAIJTIQUE INTERNATIONALEJ ParisI NATIONAL AERONAUTIC ASSOCIATION Washington DC Delegate Alternate attending FAI Committee meetings unpaid volunteers nominated Division NAA appoints individuals represent United States its aero club Committee meeting honor comes few individuals represent international forum country parti cipate sport Committees actions therefore Delegate Alternate can have enormous influence over conduct growth development sport Division input Committee through Delegate AMA President John Clemens NAA Delegate ClAM AMA Assistant Ex ecutive Director Carl Maroney Alternate AMA Executive Director John Worth serves ClAM Secretary USHGA United States Hang Gliding Association BFA Balloon Federation America USPA United States Parachute Association AXE LRODS Continued page 62 above lowered huge lit firecracker string outside bathroom window sleeping tub couple models thing went off models crushed Sid Carolyn married 1941 World War II found Sid Pacific Navy Machinists Mate After war worked briefly immortal Enrico Fermi design ing atomic device tools University Chicago Later two partners formed Top Flite Company 1947 Today 22 years later going strong Along way Sid invented patented now famous mylar material covering models devised draftsmans mylar contact cement charter member Chicago Aero nauts 1935 has added prestigious background becoming Life Member AMA Carolyn has important accomplishments own name modeling world some 10 yearsshehashelped children assemble fly Delta Darts AMA Nats recently awarded plaque services Also has helped emotionally disturbed children Chicago school hospital volunteer Off has Nats helper booster since 1938 35th wedding anniversary 1976 Sid presented Carolyn thousand dollar AMA Life Membership also got himself Both feel donation Academy way giving something back wonderful fun years have enjoying enchantment model airplanes SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT JUNIOR PACKAGE FREE TO CLUBS Vintage Aero address below has put gether excellent package information concerning get youngsters started model aviation package includes practical hints suggestions regarding ma terials kits supplies ways Vin tage Aero can pick up AMAs AMA Cub also called Delta Dart program leaves off Vintage Aero package free clubs organizations schools etc provided request made regular letterhead requestsfrom individuals cannot accepted AMA club leaders should ask free beginners program package Write Vintage Aero 1 Glen Tenafly NJ 07670 FCC FINES 160 CBERS Federal Communications Commission has levied fines totalling $14725 against 160 Citizens Band radio operators illegal oper ations violation rules fines levied FCC Field offices behalf Safety Special Radio Ser vices Bureau violations various sections rules sections involve communicating over 150 miles failure identify call sign use frequency authorized Citizens Band CB stations overheight antenna pow er excess 4 watts repeated failure reply Commission notices FCC action part relatively new effort crack down illegal CB operators effort appears serious sustained continues steadily increased publicity may eventually make RC opera tions 27 MHz band safer Its too early tell obviously effort has long overdue Connecticut Maine achusens Hampshire Rhode Island 0 Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-Presideet Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Associate Vice-Presidents Robert C Brodeur 405 Main Street Nashua NH 03060 Raymond Giboulean 39 High Street Old Town MC 04468 Charles H Leuroyd PO Box 428 West Grotox MA 01472 Al Novotvik 4 Beverly Place Norwalk CT OBBB0 George Parker 7 Paul Lee MA 01 23B A Mike Schindler B Bolduc Drive Ledyard CT 06339 William Wilbur 6 Laurel Ave Kistery ME 03904 Off Nats about 17th time guess will back working Tabula tion once Havent done much last two three years just got call HQ have agreed help out once should another great Nats will pleasure go back Lake Charles third time met hospitality back land nickel phone call Have couple letters quote month First Gordon Grimm Kittery Maine spoke new club paper Air Space interested keeping up news District well National level wants phone month up-to-date word latest news OK Gordon main observation 10% people club 90% work club much different lot others friend second letter comes way up Burlington Vermont Stephen Pendo informs have very active club RC called Green Mountain RCers Essex Junction VT AMA chartered have scheduled four fun flys summer remaining scheduled September 17 Write him 128 Colchester Ave Burlington VT 05401 further details 30 membersl well-organized permanent safe ty contest public relations committees also have printed neat little four-page club brochure explaining RC sport listing club officers phone numbers club field Cilley Hill Rd Essex Junction Lots mail month some good some disappointing Insurance dues creases presidential nominations loads club newsletters equity different category divisions within AMA much AMA business hash over Hope have couple meetings fall Associate VPs two different locations up north other out west District Bill Wilbur setting up northern hope have George Parker work out other Well plan late September Fur ther info come GEAR UP AND STUCKI! 66 Model Aviation pnuauay ~ Fame plaque presented ii vvNAMj now White Plains rijy tsee story April 78 issue Model Aviation page 59 Maynard currently deep research Remotely Piloted Vehicles RPVs Applied Physics Lab Johns Hopkins University Maryland New Jersey Ysrls II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 Associate Vice-Presidents Pete Bianchini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 David Fifield 11 Lace Lane Elnora NY 12065 John Grigy 6387 Badger Dr. Lockport NY 14094 Cliff Montylaisir 17 Rotary Dr Summit NJ 07901 Jack Sammarco 2062 Emerson Avn Union NJ 07063 James Slaughter Chief Crafts & Hobbies USAF/EUROPE Boo 4067 APO New York 09009 Walter Throne 208 Windemerr Rd Syracuse NY 13219 SECOND DISTRICT THOUGHTS During four-year term Vice-Pres ident AMA have learned lot about YOU YOUR problemsand about AMA ITS problems Having natural inclination analyze anatomy problem reduce its simplest denotation have allotted good deal available meditation time direction seeking correlation factor common both TYPES prob lems ie YOURS ITS yielded intriguing conclusion wit AMA MEMBERSHIP AMA MANAGE MENT have never really come KNOW other kind unfamiliarity has fear prevented establishment adequate rapport turn has resulted regretable lack mutual understanding respect belief situation demands im mediate turning around AMA achieve greatness capable mind average modeler far too much mystery surrounding people ac tivities top managerial super structure provide him least very little hope ever participating engenders feeling remoteness pro duces what some regard incurable lethargy apathy etc believe malady NOT incurable feel cure lies man agement-fostered educational program under supervision qualified full-time Edu cational Director Let know whether agree JOE FRIEND distinct pleasure report Joe District II RC Contest Board appointee has now designated AMA Chair man Board will recalled Joe succeeded George Buso unselfishly re linquished post after having done mag nificent job give someone else op portunity performing very important function Originally appointed Joe Associate Vice-Presidents Dis trict II handled assignment ef ficiently natural CB post Add course fact Joe better known highly regard ed RC contest fliers country joe will replace Bill Northrop RC Contest Board Chairman Bill represents tough act follow say Show Biz know Joe will great job real credit AMA District II ZONE OF SILENCE new jewel already gemencrusted crown District II derives silent area great pre-occupa tion refer Soaring RC type Anoth er model aircraft Classic born Sat urday June 17 1978 form Empire State RC Soaring Classic am indebted reminder event friend Paul Wedeking Secretary Millstone Valley Silent Flyers Cranbury New Jersey recall report last issue MA re garding birth club although Empire State Classic creature held Long Island Silent Flyers Syo sett area New York Paul proudly reports Sherman Weisbrod president club Millstone Valley Silent Flyers won First Place modified Maestro sail plane Congrats Sherm! LISF deserve high points praise reasons TV press coverage highly impressive us watched proceedings CBSTV Channel 2 News 7 11 PM day Ron Swoboda reporting detail club arranged have leading bank sponsor contest obtained heavy support Boy Scouts LISF donated entrance fees BRAVO LISF! Thank Paul fine report GEAR UP AND LOCKED! sylnania Virgisra III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe District Ill Vice-President 1101 ERaho Road Dayton OH 45429 Associate Vice-Presidents Joe Elben 5192 Edenhurst Lynhurst OH 44124 Francis Fluharty 504 21st St Vienna IAIV 26101 Laird Jackson 523 Meadombrook Sr David PA 19067 Edward Winner 1521 Summit Sc. McKeesport PA 15131 received good report Associate VP Ed Wisser McKeesport PA regarding first static aircraft show held Western PA took place April 27 28 29 Eastland Mall East McKeesport Ed reports Tn-Valley Show proved huge suc cess Great interest shown AMA district display mall customers em ployees Ed feels indicates Pittsburgh area needs shows displays type encourage aeromodeling general Seventy aircraft entered seven categories trophies awarded through three places category AMA dis play eye-catcher AMA litera ture went like hotcakes clubs involved show Keystone Clippers Laurel Highlands Stuntmasters ARCs Despite high winds threatening weather flying demos put several modelers large crowd expressed great enthusiasm disbelief quality flying demo picture below shows Ed display awards Ed wants extend thanks co-director Fred Miller helped make event such success attended spoke 25th anniver sary celebration banquet Vienna WV Sky Sharks MAC June 24 President Hank Nilsen attending made wife Clara welcome very pleasant evening also very nice spend time very good friends Mark Radcliff parents Vienna Sky Sharks congratulated promoting modeling area such long time have involved facets mod eling although currently activity largely RC hope report reaches AMA time moment am temporary duty Vuma AZ flight testing RPV Air Force has extremely busy year Im unfortunately going have miss competing Nats did have chance visit some local modelers Modeling creates universal brotherhood can experience everywhere world Delaware rict Columbia land h Catalina IVViroinia DISTRICT REPORT John Spalding District IV Vice-President 5803 tllerbie Street Lanlssos MD 20801 Associate Vice-Presidents Charles Foreman 609 Pohite Rd. Mechanicsnille VA 23111 V Bill Helms BOO Tyovla Road Charlotte NC 26210 George Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19609 John Preston 7012 Eloira Court Falls Church VA 22042 Russell Sandusky 1122 Plaza Circle Joppa MD 21065 Paul Yacobucci 6406 Winthrop Dr Fayessenille NC 26301 remote possibility will reading column before last Satur day month chance will Ill spend column telling about Annual AMA District IV meeting August 26 1978 will day members District IV get together chanicsville suburb Richmond VA annual meeting didnt attend last year already know missed great happening Now miss years youll missing bigger better informative program before Kirby Crawford will star attraction 30 lb scalequarter-sizeGulf Hawk will show us powerplant tell us obtain modify use Homelite unit think monster-scale slow stately should see Kirbys 25 lb Mr Mul ligan fly Straight up rolling ship performs like competition pattern machine John Preston scale Howard Crispin East Coast judges organization John Worth John Clemens myself AMA matters Maynard Hill forum modeling aspects will fill Saturdays program bursting course districts AMA workers plan too can meet Last years banquet fine meal great entertainment years will its best outdo both counts AMAs new film Marvelous Miniatures will high light Sunday hosts RCC VA will stage fun fly field Fort Lee air strip events wil[ everyone October1978 67 kind aircraft events Proto Race Consecutive Spins Novice Pattern Advance Pattern Scalestatic Sundays demonstration will include Bob Violett ducted-fan scale jet A-4 Please come Elementary School Mechanicsville VA Saturday August 26th Directions will sent district clubs check officers call George Pres ton 804 740-0082 Chuck Foreman 804 746-7214 Alabama ida gia issippi to Rico V South Carolina essee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeil District V Vice-President 617 Sooth 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Aooociate Vice-Presidents John Bryson400CouncilCir P0 Box 1355 Tupelo MS 38801 Jerome Hall 4326 Baywood Dr Huntsville AL 35805 Richard Jackson 108 Thorolee Sr Charleston Htts SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr Deiray Beach FL 33444 Patrick Koehler 1592 Idlewood Oak Cr Anlantu GA 30319 Ed Moorman P08ev 1643 Etlin AFB FL 32842 Luis Rodrituez 8-10 5th St Ext. Villa Rica Bavamon Puerto Rico 00619 John Workman 5321 Overton Road Nashville TN 37220 like hero stories real true Long long ago earth still cooling just taken over District about five years ago began get newsletters Fred Komlosy Florida Palm Beach Aeronauts After about year got message Palm Beach Aeronauts simply NO FIELD fly little club being held together Freds newsletter faithfully cranked out month kept cheering people up issue telling would soon have field Four half years later Fred still turning out newsletter still did have field still keeping group glued together paper fact doubled meetings coming twice month keep entertained suddenly came alarming realization Mr Komlosy enjoying longest uninterrupted tenure newsletter editor District V AMA Council agreed meeting year voted unanimous ly award Fred AMAs coveted SUPERIOR SERVICE AWARD outstanding newslet ter service I 4 lLtUiC 51 IC dii ,VU 511 right accepting award club president Charlie Herman saga five long fruitless years unpaid sacrifice keeping AMA Chartered Club together sheer guts hard work Thats idea hero way two important per sons want meet cute little lady left District V RC Contest Co ordinator Mrs Charlene Fields DISTRICT V CLUB OF THE MONTH month meet Broward Country RC Association Fort Lauderdale FL splendid AMA-Chartered Club has solved its flying field problems thanks Mr Steve Sampier Markham Park Manager Broward County has graciously paved take-off strip county park given group vntniiA nlace fly Shown above Dave Smilowita duD treas urer Pat White Curly Harrison Curly brag eine about little ship Jim Scroggins club leaders newsletter editor beautiful fami lywife Priscilla daughter Cheri Stan Rudd Bob Willix Mark Rudd show off Ugly Stick proudly top flier park 68 Model Aviation e gentleman irre rtgrtc IS IVIr jerome Hall AMA Assoc VP Alabama Jerome belongs important RocketCity RCCIub Huntsville AL newsletter edi tor Dont get mad him Mrs Hall made him pose lady. nere 4 very ItdiJPY IUUPIC uorr t Marge Murray Goodman look like still honeymoon Husband wife teams tough beat model airplane competition tour Important Titers tne club L-R George Husen Sr John Handel pretty Gail McCreery George Husen Jr have come out enjoy Sunday afternoon outing little planes club president I-red Hetterich flanked Doc Vaughan Fred Wolf Fred good president real gentleman makes everyone feel home pict important airplane Joann Dan Smith show off scale Air-Coupe saved best last group photo ot outstanding club regularly hosts monthly contest modeling world has chartered 10 years boasts over 100 members President Hetterich middle holdingyou guessed itAMAs prestigious AWARD OF EXCELLENCE bestowed Illinois ana ucky S Minsouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee District VI Vice-President 819 Mandrake Batavia 1160510 Associate Vicv-Presidents David S Ahlberg 734 Acadia Rd. Valparaiso IN 46383 Rover Geers RR 5 Quincy IL 62301 Robert Gill 216 Stutely Lane Springfield IL 62704 Frank L Hughes 709 NE 44th St Kansas City MO 64116 Edwin Wynn Paul 1640 Maywick Dr Levingtvn KY 40504 Robert E Stagner 1838 Seifert Dr. Poplar Blaff MO 63901 Phillip Sallivan 3021 Spring Valley Ct Anderson N 46011 United States Control Line Champion ships held June 17-18 Winston-Salem NC Class AAAA meet has grown largest Control Line contests country Contestants come over eastern half United States also far away Canada Texas California took leisurely drive down through Smoky Mountains what beautiful time year travel thing bright green flowers blooming everywhere bugs multiplied yet what enjoy about being contest flierthe drive different parts coun try visiting flier friends also enjoy competition flying really dont care have trophies District VI clubs have having kinds Fun Flies contests too list doubt modelers have time read magazine now Ill read next winter Quincy Falcons R/C Club Quincy IL put air show static display Il linois Veterans Home July 4th such success may turn out annual event club also sponsored Cross Country Fly July 16 Wyaconda State Park interchange Highway 61 Hannibal MO airport about 23 miles Havent heard won sounds like fun receive bundle club newslettersevery month Some page two several exceptional publications Ill comment various ones once awhile steal parts can Allan Goldstein Bob Skaja editors Chicagoland Ra dio Control Modelers newsletter Wings n Things published Merlyn Graves newsletter contains such things club news contest news editorials model month cartoons building hints ads An excellent publication Dope Sheet published Terre Haute Indiana Radio Control Club Don May editor another excellent news letter July issue contained write-ups about equipment safety Messerschmitts Purdue University three-views cartoons maps contest information field maintenance news club news enjoy reading Next week its off Nats feel sorry didnt go certainly like see new country new foods new friends tawa S Mickigav S Mmnetnta assin VII DISTRICT REPORT Kenneth F Morris District VII Vice-President 1023 Iowa Avenue Muscatine IA 52761 Associate Vice-Presidents James D Clark RR 3 Cedar Rapids IA 52401 Frank Morrissey 14100 W Park Ave New Berlin WI 53151 Tim Price 11287 Saar Sterlinv Heights Ml 48078 Win Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Trail Sn Joseph Mt 49085 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 Howard Wayne 1706 7th St NE. Rochester MN 55901 Wayne Yeager 38235 Castle Romulus Ml 48174 Sig IMAC contest huge success very enjoyable time chance visit fliers Saturday weather cooperative few models destroyed high winds Sig kind enough replace Sig kit crashed during day other manufacturers also did same has nicest gestures manufacturer can make Sig should also commended effort sponsoring annual contest certainly spend bunclt money putting thing year also gets better year has got District VIIs best contests Sunday excellent fly ing both models full scale Hazel Maxey put air show noon Pete Meyers flew Decathalon through splendid dis play maneuvers thrilled crowd Ned Powers FAA pre sented Glenn Hazel award contributions FAA Flight Safety pro gram AMA FAA will hard-pressed find staunch supporters Hazel Glenn Sigafoose able make Central Iowa Aero modelers Control Line contest Des Moines 16th July surprising number entries first major contest several years Over 50 entries total Fast Slow Combat Both WHO WMT-TV reporters cover event kind thing need chance fly Davenport RC Societys Soaring contest days weather what like Lots wind much Suds City Soar-In didnt accomplish much fun talked lots people Muscatine Miniature Aircraft Association held Mississippi Valley Soaring Open July 9 saw 23 entries After lots winch problems things got going great time Chip Pairett St Louis Eagles came out top Chip flew Sailaire did tre mendous job Everyone entered got some thing think enjoyed two weeks till Nats am still waiting lots Michigan clubs respond question about lower Michigan being transferred Either lot apathy everyone too busy answer talked Terry Taylor AVP Min neapolis Howard Wayne AVP Ro chester about District VII West meeting Nothing definite yet Milwaukee Flying Electrons have tentatively offered host meeting fall Perhaps can get some thing going yet Have talked Associate Vice President lately have problems should contact first dont get satisfaction let know AVPs should working areas improve membership relations improve com munications AVP its time get someone has time willing job time am seriously thinking appointing couple new AVPs Wisconsin sure have input subject please let know Nats will nominating committee meeting nominate candidates AMA president has some put members District VII whole much time read nominations will over President District Vice Presidents even-numbered districts am encouraging vote fall because important vote minority can rule Remember AMA belongs you CAN something about way run CANT dont put forth effort present ideas suggestions Executive Council needs advice probably now ever because inflation rate increased insurance costs IRS problems rules changes anti-Nats feelings long range planning inequity insurance Muscular Dystrophy PR programming per manent Nats site etc Does stir up com ments TOGETHER can improve AMA everyone gives little bit themselves seem have ENERGY CRISIS AMAlots people dont have energy contribute little bit really hope changes soon Hope see Milwaukee Fly ing Electrons Pattern Scale contest Arkansas S toursiata Monica homa s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank District VIII Vice-President 2933 Blankenslsip Wichita Foils IX 76308 Associate Vice-Presidents Buzz Averill 9117 Lu Barranee NE Albuquerque NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Sulphur LA 70663 Frank Osborne 18 Mohave Dr N Little Rock AR 72116 Sad Tenny Box 545 Richardson TX 75080 As written before Nats before Nominating Committee meets before Council meets will too up-to-date want time thank members District VIII electing four terms Vice-President hope have served well might have help ful some terms successfully served wish next VP elect good term service help can serve well As know John Clemens has served president during term also running re-election want thank John eight years leader AMA chair man Council sympathetic ear teller fine stories around fine gentleman Thanks John us District VIII As know nominated Bill Lee Missouri City TX Houston succeed VP District VIII As now no other nomination would like get pitch Bill active modeler October1978 69 active leader Has good background AMA works Can make fine VP representative Council CL cat egory director Nats writes Rac ing column magazine opinion would best choice have also nominated John Byrne present VP District Il President AMA John well-qualified become AMA presi dent has served District II VP four years active contributing Council mem ber active flier member Elec tronic Eagles member working USPJA has earned respect expertise matters concerning AMA John legal profession has indicated able dedicate time effort job choice hope yours also FAI Sailplane meet TCSC went well Dale Nutter hard work control Fort Worth Aces contest well attended Becky Thomas boys working Once again Ed Rankin RC Pylon also among contest officials Texas State Championship CL contest Cliff Cloud Climbers going strong Pyramid Acres South Benbrook good day thermals Typical Texas HOT have other special thanks should go Contest Directors club officers newsletter editors staff District ficers did great job no pay what really want show apprecia tion what may have done will please vote next election may agree choice vote choice Colorado as aska h Dakota h Dakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Vince Mankewski District IX Vice-President 105 Waldo Circle Bellenue NE 68005 Associate Vice-Presidents Charles Brancors 2220 Mariposa Blod Capss WY 62601 Gerald Derre,, 6464 S A,rtrs Place Acror, CO 80016 Pad Kegel 9t0 Noeth t2tl, Faqo ND 58102 Oscar Olson 6t 11 Maple Oseralsa Nt 6tttO4 Jim OReilly 4760 N Barrier Wictrisa KS 67220 Lonnie Kroeber Associate Vice Presi dent Fargo North Dakota moving unfortunately leaving District IX Lonnie Paul Kegel opportunity get together during Minneapolis Piston Pop pers contest June 24 25 Paul aware has principally involved upcoming district meeting Fargo October 14 1978 Paul has correspondent since first year quite current district events has worked closely Lonnie have asked Paul serve Associ ate Vice President can take advantage experience Lonnie Kroeber has done outstanding job will missed us dur ing long vacation mail always contained letters Lonnie least once week loss will certainly someone elses gain Good luck best wishes Lonnie Paul Kegel 910 North 12th Fargo ND 58102 advises due contractual agreements reservation requirements meeting place need accurate head count district meeting Please left out Write Paul make re servations now October 14 district meeting Fargo District IX seat Free Flight Contest Board has filled Jerry Murphy 2432 Astron Drive Colorado Springs Jer ry has over 20 years contest Free Flight ex perience has resided Colorado Springs since 1972 member Magnificent Mountain Men Denver has AMA leader member contest director since 1968 Jerry came District IX after ing active flier Dallas area has participated regularly Nats exper ience participation Free Flight fra ternity along desire respect position makes him ideal selection Congratulations Jerry Show Teams will pleased know newest air show team District IX 21st team Air Capitol Eagles Wichita Kansas air show team program Academys primary public relations tool teams must meet stringent criteria very active responsibilities ing member show team make con test flying other obligations difficult fulfill say least As districts first show team can take pride Air Capitol Eagles Members team Jerry Shumaker manager Larry Vickers Jerry Carley Scott Davies Harold Perry J Osborne Keith Penner Weyn Sallada Clyde Young congrulated very nice thank letter came mail Milford R/Cers Milford KS Last months column included report Super-Size Model Contest Pictures contest included Milford R/Cers courtesy appreciated Thank Lincoln Sky Knights AMA 405 among first respond coordina tors concerning contest sanctioning 1979 refer District IX report July issue club again right top things Some shots excellent 19th Annual Pattern Scale contest also included Sky Knights currently exploring possibility hosting 1979 Nats Lincoln Nebraska Dynamite expressing gratitude some additional newsletters sent really appreciated Windfree News Donovans Radio Control Club South Dakota Hi Flyer Arvada As sociated Modelers Arvada CO Mile-Hi R/C Clubs Tail-Spinners Denver CO Knight Flyer KC Northern Knights Model Aeronautics Club Kansas City MO Northern Knights District VI members live District IX thoughtful enough send copy newsletter District Meetings October 14 Fargo Paul Kegel AVP Dis trict IX 910 North 12th Fargo ND 58102 October 28 Denver Jerry Deneau AVP District IX 6464 South Andes Place Aurora CO 80016 See ya 70 Model Aviation Radio Control Contest Board member Loren Tregellas Sky Knights contest orian rossiey came Lincoin Trom T raul beautiful P-47 aaMajor Mac Steve Stucky head judge Ken Krehbiel Con test Director name unknown Lunch Lratsc tor II ri Barb Arlan Camp bell Fred Martha Soniter Lincoln Look smalla u eiemesser looks typical Nebraska flying field view pits Milford typica sJ contests except 35 lb Ugly Stick background activity Super-Size Model Contest Arizona fornia ii da 0 Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 2501 Armour Lane Redondo Beach CA 90278 Associate Vlc-tresidnntn Robert Barnen 981080 Komo Mci Drive Ama Hi 96101 Ginmi Cotter 2020 Gill Port Lime Wnlrrt Cr.k CA 64698 Alec Chisolm 1100 Went Simm Fresrrv CA 93711 John Pond 4269 Syntro Circle Sarr Joe CA 95136 Bolt Reynolds RI 8 Bun 51 Thiccoir AZ nsio Betty Strenor 3723 Snrowrlerr Averrnme trrvq Beach CA 90808 Grarrqer Williams 181 Pammmee Street Sari Main-os CA 92069 travels past month took out Anaheim attend meeting Pacific Soaring Association meeting presid ed over club president Rod Sweet gave talk AMA finances ie money goes Did know 113 gross income used salaries annuities meeting ran old time free flighter Joe Alvarez Joe meeting looking people work part full time helping him kit two-seater airplane de signed may have heard Its called Polliwagen seems Joes tried help employment bureau equipped thumbs hands So Joe thought model builders would natur al help out live within reasonable distance Anaheim contact Ill give information way Joe uses Kraft servos trim tab control Pol liwagen Activity Northern California continues hum Besides Biplane R/C Pattern As sociation Ive mentioned before California A/I R/G Association SAM oriented organization recently staged 3-day annual Clovis Lakes Recreation Area meet held over Memorial Day week end rousing success Further activity sees meets like World War II Scramble World War Jambor ee becoming annuals success has begot Golden Age Parade will fea ture designs 1919 1939 new idea meet should meet lots approval National Air Space Museum Smithsonian has opened new gallery called Flying Fun will feature dif ferent types model planes display Some planes ones used world cham pionship records notable model Miss Liberty Bell Bob Doris Rich flew across United States 1975 Any going through Washington must plan spend least day minimum going through museum have new AVP Arizona Bob Reynolds Tucson Bob active Control Line flier also has flown Free Flight presently producing Control Line kits Goodyear Carrier Bob replacing Ed Hagerlin resigned because leaving area Any Arizonians AMArelated questions problems funnel through Bob Put him work address top column As youll note read Johnny Clemens column isnt going run presidency again am sorry see Johnny leave has visible president AMA has ever its forgone conclusion somebody will elected replace him its going tough find somebody much dedication enthusiasm Johnny Ill miss ya Speaking electionsthis year Im due stand again office youll re-elect Ill serve another term has pleasure serv ing District X past two years Im willing another two THERMALS Alaska 0 Idaho ana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District Xl Vice-Preoident 1417 NW 19101 Street Seattle WA 98177 Associate Vice-Presidents Al Culver 1607 S von Elm Pocatnllo 83201 Simon Oreete Re 1 Box 48 Boadview MT S9015 Clarence E Haught Rt 5 Box 18 Conan dAlene 1083814 Ed McCollough 53 SE 61 Portland OR 97215 Orlando Oly Recix 26608 Done Court Kent WA 98031 Dvn Zipoy 21418 NE Main Snreet Redmond WA 96052 month have guest author person Howard Phillips hope en tertained columnand addition has point possible entertain large crowds use gas engine powered models Think about Howard entitles column OUTDOOR FLYING INDOORS KINGOOME HAPPENING think flying Nordic A-2s Outdoor Hand Launched Gliders large rubber scales Old Timer Rubber P-30s Coupe dHivers indoors impossible Well has hap pended recently Seattle Sounders Soccer League professional soccer game Seattle About 20 us got together prior games put practice session also little apprehensive about knowing what air conditioning system would large outdoor models would land what people would landed crowd Anyhow everything turned out quite well So got invitation perform Minnesota Kicks versus Seattle Sounders soccer game Now have gather approximately 50 people together age 5 tolets just say youngsters heartto show crowd something new halftime shows hard because everyone eager elated help exciting event got stadium plenty time set up headquarters show office put together planes As soon Junior preliminary soccer game over 15-minute time period what wanted decided hold off flying bigger stuff time cause people still streaming could save halftime Everybody started streaming out field P-nuts both Indoor Outdoor Hand Launched Gliders small Old Timer Rubber plus indoor EZ-Bs Pennyplanes Everybody started about same time really getting time give up went show office after good round applause made us feel real good halftime walked around edge field get position behind soc cer benches ready go field spectators ready head concession stands Except thingwe got field before left seats first planes air first gasps oohs aahs went up right away spellbound back seats Nordics launched set goal posts flier middle field would pull other half field circle tow bit launch three four Nordics up same time some actually going over heads people first second level seats after launch circled three four times over crowd fact chased two first level seats people caught very careful found out later some very light stick models did same thing also carefully caught Some models real small like P-nut outdoor scale being put 30- 40-foot TV screen time lifted off astroturf till time landed What beautiful sight 14-inch wingspan 30-foot wingspan really blownup picture airplanes going up continually Television cameras Seattle stations Minnesota station televising back area getting right down last minute demonstration Coupe fliers came over asked could try reach top Kingdome 350 feet wound up limit ready said Lets Sure enough started climbing nice tight circle past first level seats second level still climbing spectators really cheering up past highest television platform about 275 feet up just about 10 feet short high est part dome flattened out beautiful transition crowd its feet cheering louder goal just scored looked clock said 30 seconds go referees soccer teams headed out dressing rooms referee got just beyond goalpost started blow ing whistle never heard such loud chorus boos stopped tracks looked up saw beautiful model float ing gracefully decided judge jury part bailgame promotion sales manager came over worried look face seeing model still quite ways up asked modeler way helping model down faster turned away slightly smiled myself sheep ishly said yes working now time model almost within grasp spectators feet rest modelers just finished fly ing ready leave field As grasped model tremendous cheer went up modelers helpers beautiful gratified smile across faces would like thank Northwest Free Flight modelers helped under taking especially Strat-O-Bats Boeing Hawks Free Flight Clubs Sunday fli ers well way case youre wondering went back watched rest soccer game Seattle won 1-0 shootout Maybe inspiration Thank Howard case won dering Howard planning bigger better things Stay tuned October1978 71 FLY IN THE SECOND CONT As announced JACK LUEKEN progress right no ne same last t 1 The Postal sters everywhere ger i membership 2 All flying mu will time fI nature time fidavit models ce rules ate ~fety adL y October wanted may muuei 5 AMA medals st three places si will awarded wa 6 Rules e first two paragraphs third paragraph rule book page 26 ur Control Line AA Solo kind control Ii Iin-luding plastic k lisplacement no dels must metal control Iinei Minimum wire inch Qn olane flo ant ry OT mouei ready-built 8 Stopwatch rem refueling rest 9 The hold model U has started engine Helper releases mo tant flier No mechanica EDWHI mwYodcN nal cont unches frorr mwt flo mne ground flight 1 alt supervisor mode Score total elap pit stop time iniri nch completion 18 Please note Fly ii Fall Flying Fair Postal C AMA Contest San ual flights made dui wise AMA sanctioned cont applies accordingly 19 Send results whic y November 30 1978 ano urther information Ed IA hope year dividuals will host local youngsters Fall F cluded Thats what jack L Patty Sasnett did SouTi fall great suc Individual contestants beat clock sure put ii last year looking year Lets fly up storm JUNIOR FLIGHT September almost means another school year about aeromodeling year school Are teacher thinking about startir class perhaps would like conduct school Maybe SI like see model school Sure sounds like grea inly worthwhile bit easier ian anout rewa Before rush make lot promi down hobby shop lot dough stuff yai better study entire very pragmatic eve five elemi lered successful pri nking before action hat going tits dis nv can fifth step n have gstepsgoba 0 some ch aims shoul accomplish already hay Lnt Af becor n really ans elements have adaptable accommo find anP Cr gym chool months oe completely trolled After ti difficult situations re involved programi iow thinkoverwh visit ow modelers y 5cuss some o r what can caaem ne c 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Edition: Model Aviation - 1978/10
Page Numbers: 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72
Do know holds current world records sport holds largest number aviation records has gone highest fastest farthest mostest Such information contained USA World National viation-Space Records Book published Washington DC National Aeronautic Association people hold records have thing common captured record follow ing system procedure recognized subscribed around world FA Despite influences todays mass communications technology available instant dispersion ideas few things same world-wide Aviation records exceptions happy circum stance developed group forwardlooking individuals among representa tive United States met Paris 1905 formed Federation Aeronautiq ue Internationale FAI realized air craft wave future means should developed measure avia tions advances knew would soon arise need standard measurement claims performance could recognized confidence system rules followed first aviation record established Santos Dumont Brazil 1906 speed 41292 kph Since time FAI record activity has grown include almost aspect aviation latest edition official records book has 20 different cat egories several classes cate gory Over years FAI has grown expand ed its scope operations sponsors world sport aviation championships under takes continuous modernization Sport ing Code permits fair scientific comparison performance attained pilots different nations facilitates interna tional air travel non-commercial aircraft evaluates aeronautical progress through organization international meetings granting medals diplomas international body groups together National Aero Clubs member-countries NAA FAI member-country required have Aero Club United States National Aeronautic Association NAAs history also goes back 1905 oldest non-profit public service aviation ganization nation NAA operates six levels international national record certifica tion institutional aviation education general sport aviation activities Nationally function NAA rep resent phases sport aviation acti vities recognized FAI represent United States World Championships abroad World record attempts United States must sanctioned NAA recognized FAI administration regulation such attempts handled NAAs Contest Records Board NAA works its Divisions promoting interest participation sport aviation encour aging local regional national competi tions AMA some aviation sport disciplines NAA has recognized organization national representative particular sport has delegated some FAI related activities organization giving NAA Division status through NAA therefore Academy Model Aeronautics official represent ative aeromodeling United States has supervision model aircraft record tempts competition sanctions selection US team members attending World Cham pionships sits international aero modeling committee ClAM United States representative its determinations directly affect future sport its continued development official functions no other US organization can claim have access exclusively AMAs status official spokesman sport United States responsibility can affect mem ber organization entire sport authority derives National Aeronautic Association FAI Other NAA Divisions overseeing particular aviation sports Aerobatic Club America American Society Aerospace Education Balloon Federation America National Pilots Association Soaring Society America United States Hang Gliding As sociation United States Parachute As sociation Division members have also joined NAA individual members taking advantage 50% reduction NAA dues offered Division members participating wide variety insurance programs receiving newsletter other services Through its Divisions Affiliates individual members NAA represents over 160000 aviation enthus iasts nationwide NAA FAI have very broad program recognition contribution individuals industry aerospace progress FAI has series awards Divisions ward nominations through NAA Nationally NAA administers renown Wright Col lier Brewer Trophies annual winners prestigious awards chosen committees appointed NAA ceremo nies associated presentation trophies major events aviation cal endar trophies awards NAA Divisions members assume similar degree significance unqualified honor recognized official repre sentative sport AMAS WORLD-WIDE INFLUENCE THROUGH NAA AND FAI Internationally NAA represents Unit ed States FAI General Conferences Continued page 65 October1978 61 AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice- Presidents L ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 Vic Powell AMA KAA AND FAI NAA Executive Director vu ruwun CXeCUiivc u,rucur urn iuu rdduun al Aeronautic Association PROFILE OF SID AND CAROLYN AXELROD L-22 AND L-23 did happen Well strict parents start Growing up Chicago during Depression Sidney required press exactly 12 pairs pants fathers custom tailoring shop day after school before being al lowed split Family chores out way out back door leap racy 3c trolley Cicero wait thing clickety-clack out edge town vacant lot pals waiting him fly min iature airplanes Carl Goldberg Pete Vaco Gerry Ritz Veto Garfolio others flew twin pushers can ards gassies remembers lot Indoor contests won including variable pitch microfilm-covered prop 1937 Carolyn started going meets Sid 1938 did contests placed 2nd big Junior Birdmen America Championship 1934 twin pusher 1st Indoor duration Indianapolis American Legion meet little Sid current RC Sailplane Carolyn Sid Axeirod today THIS MONTH WE HONOR truly great model airplane pioneers era Sid Axelrod beautiful wife Carolyn Life Member AMA too first such husband wife combi nation Academys history nmn First Sid President famous Top Flite Company Chicago worlds largest manufacturers model propel lers turning out two million year Giving kids what want words describing companys operation making high qual ity products kids ALL ages include kits George Aldrichs Nob ler Phil Krafts Kwik-Fly Dave Platts SE5 others Sid Caro lyn have spent lives model planes Sids Rogues Gallery comes pic Chicago Aeronauts circa 1936-37 Thats Sid second right between Carl Goldberg Sids right Leon Kiesman far left Frank Nekimken others unidentified lady encouraging him did OK re members contest never forgot ten 1937 Detroit Nats shared alternately bath tub sleep Johnny Clemens Johnny verified asked about added thing fine til some kid floor Continued page 66 Jim McNeiII AMA Historian Ufe member Team Sd tfle uetroit njasswnn nina own design Free Flight model powered byan Ohlsson 60 Would like honorary Life Member AMA no dues pay issued two-digit AMA license number would never again issued other person thousand dol lar donation Academy will have pay lump sum Recent AMA Executive Council action has made easier Four equal pay ments $250 spread over two-year per iod will suffice like though necessary can specify whether donation will used growing building fund someday permanent AMA Headquarters name will appear memorial plaque noting generosity ** ** 5* 9** 5 * *5 ** ** K/2LIwA-7 ** I Co4tAX ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHNNY CLEMSNS PO Box 64573 Dallas Texas 75206 PERFECTLY SAFE! obvious aeromodeling few things SURGEON GENER AL does consider iniurious health Everyone should it! SMOKE MODEL AIRPLANE INSTEAD SHOULD HAVE KNOWN! Years ago someone assured stuck aeromodeling long enough Id come out top Sure enough Im getting bald! THIS WIFE CAME THROUGH! Modeler wife Honey youll just have something help bring some money pay bills Two days later announced Well did what asked raised some money garage sale Surprised said Great What did sell airplanes JERSEY COAST SPORT FLIERS NEW JERSEY Editor ED RUNKELsTRANSMITTER newsletter has everything making excel lent paper Ed salts fine car toons cartoon shows man wife hobby shop looking model engine As can guess smiling frown ing saying let have next suppose youll want PLANE will RADIO then. GOODYEAR MODEL AIRCRAFT CLUBAKRON OH WITH SALUTE TO THE LADIES. Editor AL SCHMIDTS WIND SOCK Quote NOTE FROM MY WIFE TO YOUR WIFE weekend Chapel Hill perhaps best time wives get together discuss balsa dust over house paint fumes general complaints about having model airplane fanatic family sharing stories sit registration ticket booths helping enthusiasm knowing can con husbands dinner afterwards Girls really need help show women always end up having good time Im hoping see LINDA BEAUTIFUL! MID-HUDSON MODE LMASTERS NEW YORK Editor EARL VANGORDERS WING TIPS quote applies modeling world sent JACK ARNOUTSA po lite man listens interest things knows about told him person knows nothing about DeMornay NO MATTER HOW YOU TRY modeler said flying sea plane models saw girl struggling water pulled out water time tried give mouth-to-mouth resuscitation SHED GET UP AND RUN JEFCO AEROMODELR LAKEWOOD CO Editor STAN THORNLEY has item JEFCO FLYER think justgreat quote JOHN ALLEN arrived field back end Pontiac literally drag ging trunk essentials new childrens sand box flying field gift Jefco Club ANDREA JOHN MARK ALLEN John purchased built painted whole outfit lined bottom plastic Some us lot talking never accomplish much John saw need occupy LITTLE PEO PLE hopefully keep out danger DAD does thing air So John went quietly work! picture sand box being used 2 year old ZACHARY HEISSMANN also newsletter proving John Allen has highest level AMA spirit! Great idea other clubs! IT IS MODERN TIMES An old modeling friend said sons mother-in-law moved couple didnt have decency wait until married HOW TO IMPRESS YOUR WIFE just realized what am right now doing excellent way keep work ing area neat putting article together generate pile little scraps paper simp ly take piece about size page string some Elmers other Glue STICK ALL THE LITTLE SCRAPS INTO THE LINE OF GLUE way often have ONE piece trash clean up WORKS THE SAME WITH WOOD SCRAPS TOO NO-BULL AWARD head column photo yours truly receiving plaque Lansing MI District VII banquet occasion breaking bread banquet climax AMA District Meeting EXPO sponsored CARDS Club LAN SING Awards winners planes en tered displayed EXPO SHOW given out along plaquesandotherhonors outstanding service art aeromod eling plaque shown picture given very fine friend LES HARD CARDS plaque cast aluminum mounted head Texas Long horn steer message below reads JOHNNY CLEMENS GREAT GUY STANDING TALL AND THIS AINT NO BULL really appreciated plaque BUT could have just easily said same things Les fantastic AMAer! encouragement has GREAT influ ence formation inspiration pride has developed tremendous net work AMA club newsletters has helped club editors set up improve papers now exchanging about 50 other clubs Try get acquainted LES HARD quiet cheerful enthusias tic guy always eager try help fine AMA GENTLEMAN! BARONS MODEL CLUB SPO KANE WASHINGTON Editor CHUCK THOMPSONS MON OCLE Whats about Its worlds greatest sport can put controls vintage aircraft flying virgin skies yesteryear competition exciting high speed pylon race! Few other ventures can offer such challenge de signer its failures successes too rare brand comradeship comes being modeler.! YOUR CRACKUP WUZ BAD Just think what mess would have ground hadnt stopped its fall! October1978 63 LES HARD Lansing Michigan CARDS Club presenting NO BULL steer head plaque AMA President Johnny Clemens GRASSFIELD R/C CLUB MINNEAPOLIS GRASSFIELD CLIPPINGS edited VIC LEERHOFF always sparkling news letter Vics April issue found statement club president BOYD BOWDISH expresses never-say-die hopeful spirit modeler After helluva winter Boyd says Found some water seeping basement melting snow Im sure flying time far away way Boyd would courtesy would ex plain Southerners just what basement am sure return can get some Southerner explain what grits 'is follow-up last remark tell about AMAer up North went Nats Lake Charles stopped Louisiana restaurant breakfast waitress asked him wanted grits breakfast said never tried before just bring him grit liked would order some IF YOU WENT THROUGH TEXAS went through Texas way Lake Charles Nats wondered Texans wore pointed-toed bootsit can sit four-abreast Cadil lac pickup trucks traveled Nats Hiway 100 Laguna Heights Texas Gulf Mexico might have met sign painter improbably name C Weed seaweed fact See Texas known fertilizer alone TEXAN TRIED FOR TREASON thinking TEXAS just heard Texan being tried treason HE COULDNT REMEMBER THE ALAMO Probably thought pie fac tory San Antonio PIE ALAMO AERO RADIO CLUB F LINT MICHIGAN DAVID STAR edits AERO SHAFT May issue found some words wisdom clubs membership said maintain yards maintain cars homes maintain aircraft WHY CANT YOU HELP MAINTAIN YOUR FLYING SITE? other side coin David says work parties spring dedicated younger members unable older brother IS NOT MODELER came field place David lots constructive editorial comment like David hope club members didnt take offense thoughtfully made sure everyone did fair share club needs consider FLYING HILLBILLIES RC CLUB Secretary AL RICHT club Charles ton WV sent newsletter HILL BILLY HOTLINE top first page cartoon got kick out keeping HILLBILLY name drawing outhouse sign over door read LACK OF CONTROL TOWER further chuckle just realized wrote above made note along side outhouse says Used DONT FORGET! HELP CLEAN UPA LITTER BIT NIGHT FLYING IS EXCITING have never seen night flying FREE-FLIGHTERS youve missed some ex citement first saw modern concept US FREE FLIGHT CHAMPIONSHIPS Taft California way now strap belly pardon expression plane chemical glow light can seen fur piece dark night model launched trimmed same daylight flying little no wind night model will circle land within reasonable area IT IS WEIRD SEEING NO THING BUT THIS GHOSTLY YELLOWGREEN LIGHT circling NO SOUND after engine cuts off could cure alcoholism miles around! isnt really new because perhaps CARL GOLDBERG will remember visit Dallas years ago wired flashlight bulb pair pencells inside fuselage ZIPPER flew Lest newcom ers become alarmed ZIPPER name model airplane designed Carl G Dawn breaking Id better break off night flying might try some time cant sleep ARENT WE CLEVER DEVILS! Afterthoughtnight flying probably invented modeler did such lousy job building didnt want anyone see MCDONNELL DOUGLAS RC CLUB ST LOU IS MISSOURI JOHN BRITT edits CARRIER WAVE McDonnell Douglas Club beautiful newsletters ever receive Besides being informative John makes sure paper has bit comic re lief Some pearls newest sue follow organization bureaucracy very much like septic tank because real ly big chunks always rise top Variables wont constants arent junk already have will expand fill available space Back serious notein CARRIER WAVE John has roster list members giving pertinent information BUT ALSO LISTING THE RC FREQUENCIES ON WHICH THEY FLY! sure helps buying new radio GATEWAY RC CLUB JACKSONVILLE FLORIDA Club president BILL RISSEL sent very nice letter back March see far behind am enclosing copy newsletter FLY PAPER Rather pull anything paper quote Id like congratulate Bill both newsletter letter really showed PRIDE read writing much know credit growth sport/hobby AMA PRIDE BELIEF what SHOW YOUR PRIDE IN OUR HOBBY AND MAKE THE OTHER GUY ENVIOUS WHAT IS CONSCIENCE Conscience still small voice makes husband tell wife went flying instead going workbefore some else tells MANNED SPACECRAFT CENTER RC HOUSTON TEXAS TIM BROWN edits very newsy news letter club Space Center bunch AMAers mastermind space vehicles plumbing goes em spare time fly model airplanes can develop still better space vehicles! Tims Vol II No 8 newsletter related happening Ive gotta share JOHN KIKER Manned Space Club likeable guys youd ever want meet built tall like Abe Lincoln smiles down upon us earthlings John real wheels developing hard ware Space Shuttle Considering re sure going keep eye next flight Space Shuttle seemsthat Kiker flying New Era R/C model inverted SUDDENLY THE NOSE HATCH CAME OPEN tank batteries fell out However loss nose weight kept tall down NO ENGINE NO CONTROL Kiker got down INVERTED very little damage comment sure fly funny inverted engine batteries! John sure gonna watch next Space Shuttle flight MAKING YOUR FIRST RC FLIGHT course first RC flight tough hard down knees hands folded head bowedand still holding transmitter watching airplane! THE GREATEST OF ALL ADVICE DONT LET TOMORROW HAPPEN WITHOUT YOU! does bit philosophy fit model airplaning can remember being thanked father two boys Dallas helping provide excitement aeromodeling said kept boys alive years face terminal disease boys confined wheelchairs very little control bodies limbs heads Yet boys held tight challenges control line speed flying drove forward set NATIONAL AMA RECORDS having handiwork flown team manner other AMA control line pilots THEIR SECRET OF LIFE simply day discovered something else about modeling HAD TO BE HERE TOMORROW TO COM PL ET E formula boys lived long yond doctors predictions respect memory wisdom guts skills determined young fellows recall youthe GROGANS DALLAS own experience know powers belief determination have heard kiddingly claim secret having survived supposedly termi nal disease because remembered HAD 2A MORE YEARS TO GO ON MY READERS DIGEST SUBSCRIPTION must confess that statement simply hu morous way recognizing heck lot still would just work staying alive duties AMA Pres ident probably greatest inspiration because HAD to write next months magazine article Thanks God giving strength determination wis dom choosing leadership AMA inspiration staying alive HOPE THAT AMA CAN SERVE YOU IN SOME SPECIAL WAY TOO DONT LET TOMORROW HAP PEN WITHOUT YOU! AGE IS SLOWING ME DOWN simply cant go pace used guess can blame Father Mother FATHER TIME MOTHER NA TURE ******all now****** 64 Model Aviation FAI/NAA/AMA Coot pg 61 FAI Council FAI sport technical committees periodic meetings NAA appoints delegates observers nominated Division Committee Committees rules regula tions various sections Sporting Code formulated based actual compe tition experience rules help determine direction sport grows greatly influences development equip ment obtain maximum performance outcome such activity can have positive influence sport spin-off new equipment benefits participant sport whether competitor casual flyer volunteers serve Committee Del egates Observers make significant con tribution through AMA sport have world-wide influence its future purposes NAA keep pub lic informed importance aviation space flight nations economic pro gress its security international under standing call sound national programs de signed keep United States first avia tion space flight support vigorous avia tion education program students levels learning encourage sanction aid document sporting record-making aviation space events accordance rules prescribed Federation Aero nautique Internationale recognize honor make outstanding contributions advancement aviation space flight related subjects National Aeronautic Association close cooperation AMA helping growth sport aviation United States 73 years NAA has helping people meet challenge aviation AMA CWBS IN fliE PUBUC INTEREST basic need model aircraft fliers place fly communities poses serious problem because available open land sufficient room scarce parks public areas either too small otherwise unsuited model aircraftflying AMA through its network over thousand local clubs provides means anyone find place fly Practically clubs have agreements private commer cial government property owners concern ing use land model flying purposes Almost agreements based liability protection being extended property owners clubs liability protec tion available because provided AMA clubs latter able clude property owners additional sureds Furthermore few exceptions AMA clubs welcome have minimum re quirements new members Thus sim ple almost anyone interested model fly ing become club member have place fly AMA has experienced exceptional growth since 1966 dramatic contrast years prior 30 years between AMAs estab lishment 1936 1966 AMA grew about 20000 members 120 clubs 1966 AMA introduced new club program based providing expanded insur ance coverage emphasis coverage owners property used clubs Since 1966 AMAs membership has tripled over 60000 members number AMA clubs has multiplied over ten times over 1300 growth di rectly related service provided AMA clubs making sites available model fly ing end result service public whole addition current club members Through club flyng site network rela tively easy people learn about come part enjoy recreational educational activity should noted some com munities provide public flying Sites ex ception rather rule typical AMA membership required participants provides simple means protecting general public assuring everyone flying models has liability protection basically educated concerning safe model fly ing practicesAMAs coverage based compliance AMAs Safety Code NEW CAUFORNIA LAW AID TO FLYING SITES According Daily Breeze newspap er Torrance California Gov Edmund G Brown Jr Friday April 7 signed bill permits property owners allow persons use land virtually recreational activities being legally liable possible law suits new law AB1241 Assemblyman Victor Calvo D-Mountain View requires land owners allow persons use land recreational purposes warning pos sibly hazardous conditions wide number recreational uses permitted under existing law new measure broadened application nearly activities new law should make easier Cal ifornia property owners allow model flying grounds Whether other states will follow Suit S unknown time also unknown whether states similar laws before California action though seems doubtful California situation will watched interest seems against gener al trend seems make almost anyone liable connection activity might involved accidents news item quoted above provid ed AMA District X VP Jim Scarborough October1978 65 AMA Academy Model Aeronautics NPA National Pilots Association ACA Aerobatic Club America SSA Soaring Society America ASAE American Society Aerospace Education OFFICIAL SPORT AVIATION IN THE UNITED STATES FEDERATION AERONAIJTIQUE INTERNATIONALEJ ParisI NATIONAL AERONAUTIC ASSOCIATION Washington DC Delegate Alternate attending FAI Committee meetings unpaid volunteers nominated Division NAA appoints individuals represent United States its aero club Committee meeting honor comes few individuals represent international forum country parti cipate sport Committees actions therefore Delegate Alternate can have enormous influence over conduct growth development sport Division input Committee through Delegate AMA President John Clemens NAA Delegate ClAM AMA Assistant Ex ecutive Director Carl Maroney Alternate AMA Executive Director John Worth serves ClAM Secretary USHGA United States Hang Gliding Association BFA Balloon Federation America USPA United States Parachute Association AXE LRODS Continued page 62 above lowered huge lit firecracker string outside bathroom window sleeping tub couple models thing went off models crushed Sid Carolyn married 1941 World War II found Sid Pacific Navy Machinists Mate After war worked briefly immortal Enrico Fermi design ing atomic device tools University Chicago Later two partners formed Top Flite Company 1947 Today 22 years later going strong Along way Sid invented patented now famous mylar material covering models devised draftsmans mylar contact cement charter member Chicago Aero nauts 1935 has added prestigious background becoming Life Member AMA Carolyn has important accomplishments own name modeling world some 10 yearsshehashelped children assemble fly Delta Darts AMA Nats recently awarded plaque services Also has helped emotionally disturbed children Chicago school hospital volunteer Off has Nats helper booster since 1938 35th wedding anniversary 1976 Sid presented Carolyn thousand dollar AMA Life Membership also got himself Both feel donation Academy way giving something back wonderful fun years have enjoying enchantment model airplanes SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT JUNIOR PACKAGE FREE TO CLUBS Vintage Aero address below has put gether excellent package information concerning get youngsters started model aviation package includes practical hints suggestions regarding ma terials kits supplies ways Vin tage Aero can pick up AMAs AMA Cub also called Delta Dart program leaves off Vintage Aero package free clubs organizations schools etc provided request made regular letterhead requestsfrom individuals cannot accepted AMA club leaders should ask free beginners program package Write Vintage Aero 1 Glen Tenafly NJ 07670 FCC FINES 160 CBERS Federal Communications Commission has levied fines totalling $14725 against 160 Citizens Band radio operators illegal oper ations violation rules fines levied FCC Field offices behalf Safety Special Radio Ser vices Bureau violations various sections rules sections involve communicating over 150 miles failure identify call sign use frequency authorized Citizens Band CB stations overheight antenna pow er excess 4 watts repeated failure reply Commission notices FCC action part relatively new effort crack down illegal CB operators effort appears serious sustained continues steadily increased publicity may eventually make RC opera tions 27 MHz band safer Its too early tell obviously effort has long overdue Connecticut Maine achusens Hampshire Rhode Island 0 Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-Presideet Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Associate Vice-Presidents Robert C Brodeur 405 Main Street Nashua NH 03060 Raymond Giboulean 39 High Street Old Town MC 04468 Charles H Leuroyd PO Box 428 West Grotox MA 01472 Al Novotvik 4 Beverly Place Norwalk CT OBBB0 George Parker 7 Paul Lee MA 01 23B A Mike Schindler B Bolduc Drive Ledyard CT 06339 William Wilbur 6 Laurel Ave Kistery ME 03904 Off Nats about 17th time guess will back working Tabula tion once Havent done much last two three years just got call HQ have agreed help out once should another great Nats will pleasure go back Lake Charles third time met hospitality back land nickel phone call Have couple letters quote month First Gordon Grimm Kittery Maine spoke new club paper Air Space interested keeping up news District well National level wants phone month up-to-date word latest news OK Gordon main observation 10% people club 90% work club much different lot others friend second letter comes way up Burlington Vermont Stephen Pendo informs have very active club RC called Green Mountain RCers Essex Junction VT AMA chartered have scheduled four fun flys summer remaining scheduled September 17 Write him 128 Colchester Ave Burlington VT 05401 further details 30 membersl well-organized permanent safe ty contest public relations committees also have printed neat little four-page club brochure explaining RC sport listing club officers phone numbers club field Cilley Hill Rd Essex Junction Lots mail month some good some disappointing Insurance dues creases presidential nominations loads club newsletters equity different category divisions within AMA much AMA business hash over Hope have couple meetings fall Associate VPs two different locations up north other out west District Bill Wilbur setting up northern hope have George Parker work out other Well plan late September Fur ther info come GEAR UP AND STUCKI! 66 Model Aviation pnuauay ~ Fame plaque presented ii vvNAMj now White Plains rijy tsee story April 78 issue Model Aviation page 59 Maynard currently deep research Remotely Piloted Vehicles RPVs Applied Physics Lab Johns Hopkins University Maryland New Jersey Ysrls II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 Associate Vice-Presidents Pete Bianchini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 David Fifield 11 Lace Lane Elnora NY 12065 John Grigy 6387 Badger Dr. Lockport NY 14094 Cliff Montylaisir 17 Rotary Dr Summit NJ 07901 Jack Sammarco 2062 Emerson Avn Union NJ 07063 James Slaughter Chief Crafts & Hobbies USAF/EUROPE Boo 4067 APO New York 09009 Walter Throne 208 Windemerr Rd Syracuse NY 13219 SECOND DISTRICT THOUGHTS During four-year term Vice-Pres ident AMA have learned lot about YOU YOUR problemsand about AMA ITS problems Having natural inclination analyze anatomy problem reduce its simplest denotation have allotted good deal available meditation time direction seeking correlation factor common both TYPES prob lems ie YOURS ITS yielded intriguing conclusion wit AMA MEMBERSHIP AMA MANAGE MENT have never really come KNOW other kind unfamiliarity has fear prevented establishment adequate rapport turn has resulted regretable lack mutual understanding respect belief situation demands im mediate turning around AMA achieve greatness capable mind average modeler far too much mystery surrounding people ac tivities top managerial super structure provide him least very little hope ever participating engenders feeling remoteness pro duces what some regard incurable lethargy apathy etc believe malady NOT incurable feel cure lies man agement-fostered educational program under supervision qualified full-time Edu cational Director Let know whether agree JOE FRIEND distinct pleasure report Joe District II RC Contest Board appointee has now designated AMA Chair man Board will recalled Joe succeeded George Buso unselfishly re linquished post after having done mag nificent job give someone else op portunity performing very important function Originally appointed Joe Associate Vice-Presidents Dis trict II handled assignment ef ficiently natural CB post Add course fact Joe better known highly regard ed RC contest fliers country joe will replace Bill Northrop RC Contest Board Chairman Bill represents tough act follow say Show Biz know Joe will great job real credit AMA District II ZONE OF SILENCE new jewel already gemencrusted crown District II derives silent area great pre-occupa tion refer Soaring RC type Anoth er model aircraft Classic born Sat urday June 17 1978 form Empire State RC Soaring Classic am indebted reminder event friend Paul Wedeking Secretary Millstone Valley Silent Flyers Cranbury New Jersey recall report last issue MA re garding birth club although Empire State Classic creature held Long Island Silent Flyers Syo sett area New York Paul proudly reports Sherman Weisbrod president club Millstone Valley Silent Flyers won First Place modified Maestro sail plane Congrats Sherm! LISF deserve high points praise reasons TV press coverage highly impressive us watched proceedings CBSTV Channel 2 News 7 11 PM day Ron Swoboda reporting detail club arranged have leading bank sponsor contest obtained heavy support Boy Scouts LISF donated entrance fees BRAVO LISF! Thank Paul fine report GEAR UP AND LOCKED! sylnania Virgisra III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe District Ill Vice-President 1101 ERaho Road Dayton OH 45429 Associate Vice-Presidents Joe Elben 5192 Edenhurst Lynhurst OH 44124 Francis Fluharty 504 21st St Vienna IAIV 26101 Laird Jackson 523 Meadombrook Sr David PA 19067 Edward Winner 1521 Summit Sc. McKeesport PA 15131 received good report Associate VP Ed Wisser McKeesport PA regarding first static aircraft show held Western PA took place April 27 28 29 Eastland Mall East McKeesport Ed reports Tn-Valley Show proved huge suc cess Great interest shown AMA district display mall customers em ployees Ed feels indicates Pittsburgh area needs shows displays type encourage aeromodeling general Seventy aircraft entered seven categories trophies awarded through three places category AMA dis play eye-catcher AMA litera ture went like hotcakes clubs involved show Keystone Clippers Laurel Highlands Stuntmasters ARCs Despite high winds threatening weather flying demos put several modelers large crowd expressed great enthusiasm disbelief quality flying demo picture below shows Ed display awards Ed wants extend thanks co-director Fred Miller helped make event such success attended spoke 25th anniver sary celebration banquet Vienna WV Sky Sharks MAC June 24 President Hank Nilsen attending made wife Clara welcome very pleasant evening also very nice spend time very good friends Mark Radcliff parents Vienna Sky Sharks congratulated promoting modeling area such long time have involved facets mod eling although currently activity largely RC hope report reaches AMA time moment am temporary duty Vuma AZ flight testing RPV Air Force has extremely busy year Im unfortunately going have miss competing Nats did have chance visit some local modelers Modeling creates universal brotherhood can experience everywhere world Delaware rict Columbia land h Catalina IVViroinia DISTRICT REPORT John Spalding District IV Vice-President 5803 tllerbie Street Lanlssos MD 20801 Associate Vice-Presidents Charles Foreman 609 Pohite Rd. Mechanicsnille VA 23111 V Bill Helms BOO Tyovla Road Charlotte NC 26210 George Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19609 John Preston 7012 Eloira Court Falls Church VA 22042 Russell Sandusky 1122 Plaza Circle Joppa MD 21065 Paul Yacobucci 6406 Winthrop Dr Fayessenille NC 26301 remote possibility will reading column before last Satur day month chance will Ill spend column telling about Annual AMA District IV meeting August 26 1978 will day members District IV get together chanicsville suburb Richmond VA annual meeting didnt attend last year already know missed great happening Now miss years youll missing bigger better informative program before Kirby Crawford will star attraction 30 lb scalequarter-sizeGulf Hawk will show us powerplant tell us obtain modify use Homelite unit think monster-scale slow stately should see Kirbys 25 lb Mr Mul ligan fly Straight up rolling ship performs like competition pattern machine John Preston scale Howard Crispin East Coast judges organization John Worth John Clemens myself AMA matters Maynard Hill forum modeling aspects will fill Saturdays program bursting course districts AMA workers plan too can meet Last years banquet fine meal great entertainment years will its best outdo both counts AMAs new film Marvelous Miniatures will high light Sunday hosts RCC VA will stage fun fly field Fort Lee air strip events wil[ everyone October1978 67 kind aircraft events Proto Race Consecutive Spins Novice Pattern Advance Pattern Scalestatic Sundays demonstration will include Bob Violett ducted-fan scale jet A-4 Please come Elementary School Mechanicsville VA Saturday August 26th Directions will sent district clubs check officers call George Pres ton 804 740-0082 Chuck Foreman 804 746-7214 Alabama ida gia issippi to Rico V South Carolina essee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeil District V Vice-President 617 Sooth 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Aooociate Vice-Presidents John Bryson400CouncilCir P0 Box 1355 Tupelo MS 38801 Jerome Hall 4326 Baywood Dr Huntsville AL 35805 Richard Jackson 108 Thorolee Sr Charleston Htts SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr Deiray Beach FL 33444 Patrick Koehler 1592 Idlewood Oak Cr Anlantu GA 30319 Ed Moorman P08ev 1643 Etlin AFB FL 32842 Luis Rodrituez 8-10 5th St Ext. Villa Rica Bavamon Puerto Rico 00619 John Workman 5321 Overton Road Nashville TN 37220 like hero stories real true Long long ago earth still cooling just taken over District about five years ago began get newsletters Fred Komlosy Florida Palm Beach Aeronauts After about year got message Palm Beach Aeronauts simply NO FIELD fly little club being held together Freds newsletter faithfully cranked out month kept cheering people up issue telling would soon have field Four half years later Fred still turning out newsletter still did have field still keeping group glued together paper fact doubled meetings coming twice month keep entertained suddenly came alarming realization Mr Komlosy enjoying longest uninterrupted tenure newsletter editor District V AMA Council agreed meeting year voted unanimous ly award Fred AMAs coveted SUPERIOR SERVICE AWARD outstanding newslet ter service I 4 lLtUiC 51 IC dii ,VU 511 right accepting award club president Charlie Herman saga five long fruitless years unpaid sacrifice keeping AMA Chartered Club together sheer guts hard work Thats idea hero way two important per sons want meet cute little lady left District V RC Contest Co ordinator Mrs Charlene Fields DISTRICT V CLUB OF THE MONTH month meet Broward Country RC Association Fort Lauderdale FL splendid AMA-Chartered Club has solved its flying field problems thanks Mr Steve Sampier Markham Park Manager Broward County has graciously paved take-off strip county park given group vntniiA nlace fly Shown above Dave Smilowita duD treas urer Pat White Curly Harrison Curly brag eine about little ship Jim Scroggins club leaders newsletter editor beautiful fami lywife Priscilla daughter Cheri Stan Rudd Bob Willix Mark Rudd show off Ugly Stick proudly top flier park 68 Model Aviation e gentleman irre rtgrtc IS IVIr jerome Hall AMA Assoc VP Alabama Jerome belongs important RocketCity RCCIub Huntsville AL newsletter edi tor Dont get mad him Mrs Hall made him pose lady. nere 4 very ItdiJPY IUUPIC uorr t Marge Murray Goodman look like still honeymoon Husband wife teams tough beat model airplane competition tour Important Titers tne club L-R George Husen Sr John Handel pretty Gail McCreery George Husen Jr have come out enjoy Sunday afternoon outing little planes club president I-red Hetterich flanked Doc Vaughan Fred Wolf Fred good president real gentleman makes everyone feel home pict important airplane Joann Dan Smith show off scale Air-Coupe saved best last group photo ot outstanding club regularly hosts monthly contest modeling world has chartered 10 years boasts over 100 members President Hetterich middle holdingyou guessed itAMAs prestigious AWARD OF EXCELLENCE bestowed Illinois ana ucky S Minsouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee District VI Vice-President 819 Mandrake Batavia 1160510 Associate Vicv-Presidents David S Ahlberg 734 Acadia Rd. Valparaiso IN 46383 Rover Geers RR 5 Quincy IL 62301 Robert Gill 216 Stutely Lane Springfield IL 62704 Frank L Hughes 709 NE 44th St Kansas City MO 64116 Edwin Wynn Paul 1640 Maywick Dr Levingtvn KY 40504 Robert E Stagner 1838 Seifert Dr. Poplar Blaff MO 63901 Phillip Sallivan 3021 Spring Valley Ct Anderson N 46011 United States Control Line Champion ships held June 17-18 Winston-Salem NC Class AAAA meet has grown largest Control Line contests country Contestants come over eastern half United States also far away Canada Texas California took leisurely drive down through Smoky Mountains what beautiful time year travel thing bright green flowers blooming everywhere bugs multiplied yet what enjoy about being contest flierthe drive different parts coun try visiting flier friends also enjoy competition flying really dont care have trophies District VI clubs have having kinds Fun Flies contests too list doubt modelers have time read magazine now Ill read next winter Quincy Falcons R/C Club Quincy IL put air show static display Il linois Veterans Home July 4th such success may turn out annual event club also sponsored Cross Country Fly July 16 Wyaconda State Park interchange Highway 61 Hannibal MO airport about 23 miles Havent heard won sounds like fun receive bundle club newslettersevery month Some page two several exceptional publications Ill comment various ones once awhile steal parts can Allan Goldstein Bob Skaja editors Chicagoland Ra dio Control Modelers newsletter Wings n Things published Merlyn Graves newsletter contains such things club news contest news editorials model month cartoons building hints ads An excellent publication Dope Sheet published Terre Haute Indiana Radio Control Club Don May editor another excellent news letter July issue contained write-ups about equipment safety Messerschmitts Purdue University three-views cartoons maps contest information field maintenance news club news enjoy reading Next week its off Nats feel sorry didnt go certainly like see new country new foods new friends tawa S Mickigav S Mmnetnta assin VII DISTRICT REPORT Kenneth F Morris District VII Vice-President 1023 Iowa Avenue Muscatine IA 52761 Associate Vice-Presidents James D Clark RR 3 Cedar Rapids IA 52401 Frank Morrissey 14100 W Park Ave New Berlin WI 53151 Tim Price 11287 Saar Sterlinv Heights Ml 48078 Win Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Trail Sn Joseph Mt 49085 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 Howard Wayne 1706 7th St NE. Rochester MN 55901 Wayne Yeager 38235 Castle Romulus Ml 48174 Sig IMAC contest huge success very enjoyable time chance visit fliers Saturday weather cooperative few models destroyed high winds Sig kind enough replace Sig kit crashed during day other manufacturers also did same has nicest gestures manufacturer can make Sig should also commended effort sponsoring annual contest certainly spend bunclt money putting thing year also gets better year has got District VIIs best contests Sunday excellent fly ing both models full scale Hazel Maxey put air show noon Pete Meyers flew Decathalon through splendid dis play maneuvers thrilled crowd Ned Powers FAA pre sented Glenn Hazel award contributions FAA Flight Safety pro gram AMA FAA will hard-pressed find staunch supporters Hazel Glenn Sigafoose able make Central Iowa Aero modelers Control Line contest Des Moines 16th July surprising number entries first major contest several years Over 50 entries total Fast Slow Combat Both WHO WMT-TV reporters cover event kind thing need chance fly Davenport RC Societys Soaring contest days weather what like Lots wind much Suds City Soar-In didnt accomplish much fun talked lots people Muscatine Miniature Aircraft Association held Mississippi Valley Soaring Open July 9 saw 23 entries After lots winch problems things got going great time Chip Pairett St Louis Eagles came out top Chip flew Sailaire did tre mendous job Everyone entered got some thing think enjoyed two weeks till Nats am still waiting lots Michigan clubs respond question about lower Michigan being transferred Either lot apathy everyone too busy answer talked Terry Taylor AVP Min neapolis Howard Wayne AVP Ro chester about District VII West meeting Nothing definite yet Milwaukee Flying Electrons have tentatively offered host meeting fall Perhaps can get some thing going yet Have talked Associate Vice President lately have problems should contact first dont get satisfaction let know AVPs should working areas improve membership relations improve com munications AVP its time get someone has time willing job time am seriously thinking appointing couple new AVPs Wisconsin sure have input subject please let know Nats will nominating committee meeting nominate candidates AMA president has some put members District VII whole much time read nominations will over President District Vice Presidents even-numbered districts am encouraging vote fall because important vote minority can rule Remember AMA belongs you CAN something about way run CANT dont put forth effort present ideas suggestions Executive Council needs advice probably now ever because inflation rate increased insurance costs IRS problems rules changes anti-Nats feelings long range planning inequity insurance Muscular Dystrophy PR programming per manent Nats site etc Does stir up com ments TOGETHER can improve AMA everyone gives little bit themselves seem have ENERGY CRISIS AMAlots people dont have energy contribute little bit really hope changes soon Hope see Milwaukee Fly ing Electrons Pattern Scale contest Arkansas S toursiata Monica homa s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank District VIII Vice-President 2933 Blankenslsip Wichita Foils IX 76308 Associate Vice-Presidents Buzz Averill 9117 Lu Barranee NE Albuquerque NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Sulphur LA 70663 Frank Osborne 18 Mohave Dr N Little Rock AR 72116 Sad Tenny Box 545 Richardson TX 75080 As written before Nats before Nominating Committee meets before Council meets will too up-to-date want time thank members District VIII electing four terms Vice-President hope have served well might have help ful some terms successfully served wish next VP elect good term service help can serve well As know John Clemens has served president during term also running re-election want thank John eight years leader AMA chair man Council sympathetic ear teller fine stories around fine gentleman Thanks John us District VIII As know nominated Bill Lee Missouri City TX Houston succeed VP District VIII As now no other nomination would like get pitch Bill active modeler October1978 69 active leader Has good background AMA works Can make fine VP representative Council CL cat egory director Nats writes Rac ing column magazine opinion would best choice have also nominated John Byrne present VP District Il President AMA John well-qualified become AMA presi dent has served District II VP four years active contributing Council mem ber active flier member Elec tronic Eagles member working USPJA has earned respect expertise matters concerning AMA John legal profession has indicated able dedicate time effort job choice hope yours also FAI Sailplane meet TCSC went well Dale Nutter hard work control Fort Worth Aces contest well attended Becky Thomas boys working Once again Ed Rankin RC Pylon also among contest officials Texas State Championship CL contest Cliff Cloud Climbers going strong Pyramid Acres South Benbrook good day thermals Typical Texas HOT have other special thanks should go Contest Directors club officers newsletter editors staff District ficers did great job no pay what really want show apprecia tion what may have done will please vote next election may agree choice vote choice Colorado as aska h Dakota h Dakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Vince Mankewski District IX Vice-President 105 Waldo Circle Bellenue NE 68005 Associate Vice-Presidents Charles Brancors 2220 Mariposa Blod Capss WY 62601 Gerald Derre,, 6464 S A,rtrs Place Acror, CO 80016 Pad Kegel 9t0 Noeth t2tl, Faqo ND 58102 Oscar Olson 6t 11 Maple Oseralsa Nt 6tttO4 Jim OReilly 4760 N Barrier Wictrisa KS 67220 Lonnie Kroeber Associate Vice Presi dent Fargo North Dakota moving unfortunately leaving District IX Lonnie Paul Kegel opportunity get together during Minneapolis Piston Pop pers contest June 24 25 Paul aware has principally involved upcoming district meeting Fargo October 14 1978 Paul has correspondent since first year quite current district events has worked closely Lonnie have asked Paul serve Associ ate Vice President can take advantage experience Lonnie Kroeber has done outstanding job will missed us dur ing long vacation mail always contained letters Lonnie least once week loss will certainly someone elses gain Good luck best wishes Lonnie Paul Kegel 910 North 12th Fargo ND 58102 advises due contractual agreements reservation requirements meeting place need accurate head count district meeting Please left out Write Paul make re servations now October 14 district meeting Fargo District IX seat Free Flight Contest Board has filled Jerry Murphy 2432 Astron Drive Colorado Springs Jer ry has over 20 years contest Free Flight ex perience has resided Colorado Springs since 1972 member Magnificent Mountain Men Denver has AMA leader member contest director since 1968 Jerry came District IX after ing active flier Dallas area has participated regularly Nats exper ience participation Free Flight fra ternity along desire respect position makes him ideal selection Congratulations Jerry Show Teams will pleased know newest air show team District IX 21st team Air Capitol Eagles Wichita Kansas air show team program Academys primary public relations tool teams must meet stringent criteria very active responsibilities ing member show team make con test flying other obligations difficult fulfill say least As districts first show team can take pride Air Capitol Eagles Members team Jerry Shumaker manager Larry Vickers Jerry Carley Scott Davies Harold Perry J Osborne Keith Penner Weyn Sallada Clyde Young congrulated very nice thank letter came mail Milford R/Cers Milford KS Last months column included report Super-Size Model Contest Pictures contest included Milford R/Cers courtesy appreciated Thank Lincoln Sky Knights AMA 405 among first respond coordina tors concerning contest sanctioning 1979 refer District IX report July issue club again right top things Some shots excellent 19th Annual Pattern Scale contest also included Sky Knights currently exploring possibility hosting 1979 Nats Lincoln Nebraska Dynamite expressing gratitude some additional newsletters sent really appreciated Windfree News Donovans Radio Control Club South Dakota Hi Flyer Arvada As sociated Modelers Arvada CO Mile-Hi R/C Clubs Tail-Spinners Denver CO Knight Flyer KC Northern Knights Model Aeronautics Club Kansas City MO Northern Knights District VI members live District IX thoughtful enough send copy newsletter District Meetings October 14 Fargo Paul Kegel AVP Dis trict IX 910 North 12th Fargo ND 58102 October 28 Denver Jerry Deneau AVP District IX 6464 South Andes Place Aurora CO 80016 See ya 70 Model Aviation Radio Control Contest Board member Loren Tregellas Sky Knights contest orian rossiey came Lincoin Trom T raul beautiful P-47 aaMajor Mac Steve Stucky head judge Ken Krehbiel Con test Director name unknown Lunch Lratsc tor II ri Barb Arlan Camp bell Fred Martha Soniter Lincoln Look smalla u eiemesser looks typical Nebraska flying field view pits Milford typica sJ contests except 35 lb Ugly Stick background activity Super-Size Model Contest Arizona fornia ii da 0 Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 2501 Armour Lane Redondo Beach CA 90278 Associate Vlc-tresidnntn Robert Barnen 981080 Komo Mci Drive Ama Hi 96101 Ginmi Cotter 2020 Gill Port Lime Wnlrrt Cr.k CA 64698 Alec Chisolm 1100 Went Simm Fresrrv CA 93711 John Pond 4269 Syntro Circle Sarr Joe CA 95136 Bolt Reynolds RI 8 Bun 51 Thiccoir AZ nsio Betty Strenor 3723 Snrowrlerr Averrnme trrvq Beach CA 90808 Grarrqer Williams 181 Pammmee Street Sari Main-os CA 92069 travels past month took out Anaheim attend meeting Pacific Soaring Association meeting presid ed over club president Rod Sweet gave talk AMA finances ie money goes Did know 113 gross income used salaries annuities meeting ran old time free flighter Joe Alvarez Joe meeting looking people work part full time helping him kit two-seater airplane de signed may have heard Its called Polliwagen seems Joes tried help employment bureau equipped thumbs hands So Joe thought model builders would natur al help out live within reasonable distance Anaheim contact Ill give information way Joe uses Kraft servos trim tab control Pol liwagen Activity Northern California continues hum Besides Biplane R/C Pattern As sociation Ive mentioned before California A/I R/G Association SAM oriented organization recently staged 3-day annual Clovis Lakes Recreation Area meet held over Memorial Day week end rousing success Further activity sees meets like World War II Scramble World War Jambor ee becoming annuals success has begot Golden Age Parade will fea ture designs 1919 1939 new idea meet should meet lots approval National Air Space Museum Smithsonian has opened new gallery called Flying Fun will feature dif ferent types model planes display Some planes ones used world cham pionship records notable model Miss Liberty Bell Bob Doris Rich flew across United States 1975 Any going through Washington must plan spend least day minimum going through museum have new AVP Arizona Bob Reynolds Tucson Bob active Control Line flier also has flown Free Flight presently producing Control Line kits Goodyear Carrier Bob replacing Ed Hagerlin resigned because leaving area Any Arizonians AMArelated questions problems funnel through Bob Put him work address top column As youll note read Johnny Clemens column isnt going run presidency again am sorry see Johnny leave has visible president AMA has ever its forgone conclusion somebody will elected replace him its going tough find somebody much dedication enthusiasm Johnny Ill miss ya Speaking electionsthis year Im due stand again office youll re-elect Ill serve another term has pleasure serv ing District X past two years Im willing another two THERMALS Alaska 0 Idaho ana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District Xl Vice-Preoident 1417 NW 19101 Street Seattle WA 98177 Associate Vice-Presidents Al Culver 1607 S von Elm Pocatnllo 83201 Simon Oreete Re 1 Box 48 Boadview MT S9015 Clarence E Haught Rt 5 Box 18 Conan dAlene 1083814 Ed McCollough 53 SE 61 Portland OR 97215 Orlando Oly Recix 26608 Done Court Kent WA 98031 Dvn Zipoy 21418 NE Main Snreet Redmond WA 96052 month have guest author person Howard Phillips hope en tertained columnand addition has point possible entertain large crowds use gas engine powered models Think about Howard entitles column OUTDOOR FLYING INDOORS KINGOOME HAPPENING think flying Nordic A-2s Outdoor Hand Launched Gliders large rubber scales Old Timer Rubber P-30s Coupe dHivers indoors impossible Well has hap pended recently Seattle Sounders Soccer League professional soccer game Seattle About 20 us got together prior games put practice session also little apprehensive about knowing what air conditioning system would large outdoor models would land what people would landed crowd Anyhow everything turned out quite well So got invitation perform Minnesota Kicks versus Seattle Sounders soccer game Now have gather approximately 50 people together age 5 tolets just say youngsters heartto show crowd something new halftime shows hard because everyone eager elated help exciting event got stadium plenty time set up headquarters show office put together planes As soon Junior preliminary soccer game over 15-minute time period what wanted decided hold off flying bigger stuff time cause people still streaming could save halftime Everybody started streaming out field P-nuts both Indoor Outdoor Hand Launched Gliders small Old Timer Rubber plus indoor EZ-Bs Pennyplanes Everybody started about same time really getting time give up went show office after good round applause made us feel real good halftime walked around edge field get position behind soc cer benches ready go field spectators ready head concession stands Except thingwe got field before left seats first planes air first gasps oohs aahs went up right away spellbound back seats Nordics launched set goal posts flier middle field would pull other half field circle tow bit launch three four Nordics up same time some actually going over heads people first second level seats after launch circled three four times over crowd fact chased two first level seats people caught very careful found out later some very light stick models did same thing also carefully caught Some models real small like P-nut outdoor scale being put 30- 40-foot TV screen time lifted off astroturf till time landed What beautiful sight 14-inch wingspan 30-foot wingspan really blownup picture airplanes going up continually Television cameras Seattle stations Minnesota station televising back area getting right down last minute demonstration Coupe fliers came over asked could try reach top Kingdome 350 feet wound up limit ready said Lets Sure enough started climbing nice tight circle past first level seats second level still climbing spectators really cheering up past highest television platform about 275 feet up just about 10 feet short high est part dome flattened out beautiful transition crowd its feet cheering louder goal just scored looked clock said 30 seconds go referees soccer teams headed out dressing rooms referee got just beyond goalpost started blow ing whistle never heard such loud chorus boos stopped tracks looked up saw beautiful model float ing gracefully decided judge jury part bailgame promotion sales manager came over worried look face seeing model still quite ways up asked modeler way helping model down faster turned away slightly smiled myself sheep ishly said yes working now time model almost within grasp spectators feet rest modelers just finished fly ing ready leave field As grasped model tremendous cheer went up modelers helpers beautiful gratified smile across faces would like thank Northwest Free Flight modelers helped under taking especially Strat-O-Bats Boeing Hawks Free Flight Clubs Sunday fli ers well way case youre wondering went back watched rest soccer game Seattle won 1-0 shootout Maybe inspiration Thank Howard case won dering Howard planning bigger better things Stay tuned October1978 71 FLY IN THE SECOND CONT As announced JACK LUEKEN progress right no ne same last t 1 The Postal sters everywhere ger i membership 2 All flying mu will time fI nature time fidavit models ce rules ate ~fety adL y October wanted may muuei 5 AMA medals st three places si will awarded wa 6 Rules e first two paragraphs third paragraph rule book page 26 ur Control Line AA Solo kind control Ii Iin-luding plastic k lisplacement no dels must metal control Iinei Minimum wire inch Qn olane flo ant ry OT mouei ready-built 8 Stopwatch rem refueling rest 9 The hold model U has started engine Helper releases mo tant flier No mechanica EDWHI mwYodcN nal cont unches frorr mwt flo mne ground flight 1 alt supervisor mode Score total elap pit stop time iniri nch completion 18 Please note Fly ii Fall Flying Fair Postal C AMA Contest San ual flights made dui wise AMA sanctioned cont applies accordingly 19 Send results whic y November 30 1978 ano urther information Ed IA hope year dividuals will host local youngsters Fall F cluded Thats what jack L Patty Sasnett did SouTi fall great suc Individual contestants beat clock sure put ii last year looking year Lets fly up storm JUNIOR FLIGHT September almost means another school year about aeromodeling year school Are teacher thinking about startir class perhaps would like conduct school Maybe SI like see model school Sure sounds like grea inly worthwhile bit easier ian anout rewa Before rush make lot promi down hobby shop lot dough stuff yai better study entire very pragmatic eve five elemi lered successful pri nking before action hat going tits dis nv can fifth step n have gstepsgoba 0 some ch aims shoul accomplish already hay Lnt Af becor n really ans elements have adaptable accommo find anP Cr gym chool months oe completely trolled After ti difficult situations re involved programi iow thinkoverwh visit ow modelers y 5cuss some o r what can caaem ne c 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Edition: Model Aviation - 1978/10
Page Numbers: 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72
Do know holds current world records sport holds largest number aviation records has gone highest fastest farthest mostest Such information contained USA World National viation-Space Records Book published Washington DC National Aeronautic Association people hold records have thing common captured record follow ing system procedure recognized subscribed around world FA Despite influences todays mass communications technology available instant dispersion ideas few things same world-wide Aviation records exceptions happy circum stance developed group forwardlooking individuals among representa tive United States met Paris 1905 formed Federation Aeronautiq ue Internationale FAI realized air craft wave future means should developed measure avia tions advances knew would soon arise need standard measurement claims performance could recognized confidence system rules followed first aviation record established Santos Dumont Brazil 1906 speed 41292 kph Since time FAI record activity has grown include almost aspect aviation latest edition official records book has 20 different cat egories several classes cate gory Over years FAI has grown expand ed its scope operations sponsors world sport aviation championships under takes continuous modernization Sport ing Code permits fair scientific comparison performance attained pilots different nations facilitates interna tional air travel non-commercial aircraft evaluates aeronautical progress through organization international meetings granting medals diplomas international body groups together National Aero Clubs member-countries NAA FAI member-country required have Aero Club United States National Aeronautic Association NAAs history also goes back 1905 oldest non-profit public service aviation ganization nation NAA operates six levels international national record certifica tion institutional aviation education general sport aviation activities Nationally function NAA rep resent phases sport aviation acti vities recognized FAI represent United States World Championships abroad World record attempts United States must sanctioned NAA recognized FAI administration regulation such attempts handled NAAs Contest Records Board NAA works its Divisions promoting interest participation sport aviation encour aging local regional national competi tions AMA some aviation sport disciplines NAA has recognized organization national representative particular sport has delegated some FAI related activities organization giving NAA Division status through NAA therefore Academy Model Aeronautics official represent ative aeromodeling United States has supervision model aircraft record tempts competition sanctions selection US team members attending World Cham pionships sits international aero modeling committee ClAM United States representative its determinations directly affect future sport its continued development official functions no other US organization can claim have access exclusively AMAs status official spokesman sport United States responsibility can affect mem ber organization entire sport authority derives National Aeronautic Association FAI Other NAA Divisions overseeing particular aviation sports Aerobatic Club America American Society Aerospace Education Balloon Federation America National Pilots Association Soaring Society America United States Hang Gliding As sociation United States Parachute As sociation Division members have also joined NAA individual members taking advantage 50% reduction NAA dues offered Division members participating wide variety insurance programs receiving newsletter other services Through its Divisions Affiliates individual members NAA represents over 160000 aviation enthus iasts nationwide NAA FAI have very broad program recognition contribution individuals industry aerospace progress FAI has series awards Divisions ward nominations through NAA Nationally NAA administers renown Wright Col lier Brewer Trophies annual winners prestigious awards chosen committees appointed NAA ceremo nies associated presentation trophies major events aviation cal endar trophies awards NAA Divisions members assume similar degree significance unqualified honor recognized official repre sentative sport AMAS WORLD-WIDE INFLUENCE THROUGH NAA AND FAI Internationally NAA represents Unit ed States FAI General Conferences Continued page 65 October1978 61 AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice- Presidents L ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 Vic Powell AMA KAA AND FAI NAA Executive Director vu ruwun CXeCUiivc u,rucur urn iuu rdduun al Aeronautic Association PROFILE OF SID AND CAROLYN AXELROD L-22 AND L-23 did happen Well strict parents start Growing up Chicago during Depression Sidney required press exactly 12 pairs pants fathers custom tailoring shop day after school before being al lowed split Family chores out way out back door leap racy 3c trolley Cicero wait thing clickety-clack out edge town vacant lot pals waiting him fly min iature airplanes Carl Goldberg Pete Vaco Gerry Ritz Veto Garfolio others flew twin pushers can ards gassies remembers lot Indoor contests won including variable pitch microfilm-covered prop 1937 Carolyn started going meets Sid 1938 did contests placed 2nd big Junior Birdmen America Championship 1934 twin pusher 1st Indoor duration Indianapolis American Legion meet little Sid current RC Sailplane Carolyn Sid Axeirod today THIS MONTH WE HONOR truly great model airplane pioneers era Sid Axelrod beautiful wife Carolyn Life Member AMA too first such husband wife combi nation Academys history nmn First Sid President famous Top Flite Company Chicago worlds largest manufacturers model propel lers turning out two million year Giving kids what want words describing companys operation making high qual ity products kids ALL ages include kits George Aldrichs Nob ler Phil Krafts Kwik-Fly Dave Platts SE5 others Sid Caro lyn have spent lives model planes Sids Rogues Gallery comes pic Chicago Aeronauts circa 1936-37 Thats Sid second right between Carl Goldberg Sids right Leon Kiesman far left Frank Nekimken others unidentified lady encouraging him did OK re members contest never forgot ten 1937 Detroit Nats shared alternately bath tub sleep Johnny Clemens Johnny verified asked about added thing fine til some kid floor Continued page 66 Jim McNeiII AMA Historian Ufe member Team Sd tfle uetroit njasswnn nina own design Free Flight model powered byan Ohlsson 60 Would like honorary Life Member AMA no dues pay issued two-digit AMA license number would never again issued other person thousand dol lar donation Academy will have pay lump sum Recent AMA Executive Council action has made easier Four equal pay ments $250 spread over two-year per iod will suffice like though necessary can specify whether donation will used growing building fund someday permanent AMA Headquarters name will appear memorial plaque noting generosity ** ** 5* 9** 5 * *5 ** ** K/2LIwA-7 ** I Co4tAX ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHNNY CLEMSNS PO Box 64573 Dallas Texas 75206 PERFECTLY SAFE! obvious aeromodeling few things SURGEON GENER AL does consider iniurious health Everyone should it! SMOKE MODEL AIRPLANE INSTEAD SHOULD HAVE KNOWN! Years ago someone assured stuck aeromodeling long enough Id come out top Sure enough Im getting bald! THIS WIFE CAME THROUGH! Modeler wife Honey youll just have something help bring some money pay bills Two days later announced Well did what asked raised some money garage sale Surprised said Great What did sell airplanes JERSEY COAST SPORT FLIERS NEW JERSEY Editor ED RUNKELsTRANSMITTER newsletter has everything making excel lent paper Ed salts fine car toons cartoon shows man wife hobby shop looking model engine As can guess smiling frown ing saying let have next suppose youll want PLANE will RADIO then. GOODYEAR MODEL AIRCRAFT CLUBAKRON OH WITH SALUTE TO THE LADIES. Editor AL SCHMIDTS WIND SOCK Quote NOTE FROM MY WIFE TO YOUR WIFE weekend Chapel Hill perhaps best time wives get together discuss balsa dust over house paint fumes general complaints about having model airplane fanatic family sharing stories sit registration ticket booths helping enthusiasm knowing can con husbands dinner afterwards Girls really need help show women always end up having good time Im hoping see LINDA BEAUTIFUL! MID-HUDSON MODE LMASTERS NEW YORK Editor EARL VANGORDERS WING TIPS quote applies modeling world sent JACK ARNOUTSA po lite man listens interest things knows about told him person knows nothing about DeMornay NO MATTER HOW YOU TRY modeler said flying sea plane models saw girl struggling water pulled out water time tried give mouth-to-mouth resuscitation SHED GET UP AND RUN JEFCO AEROMODELR LAKEWOOD CO Editor STAN THORNLEY has item JEFCO FLYER think justgreat quote JOHN ALLEN arrived field back end Pontiac literally drag ging trunk essentials new childrens sand box flying field gift Jefco Club ANDREA JOHN MARK ALLEN John purchased built painted whole outfit lined bottom plastic Some us lot talking never accomplish much John saw need occupy LITTLE PEO PLE hopefully keep out danger DAD does thing air So John went quietly work! picture sand box being used 2 year old ZACHARY HEISSMANN also newsletter proving John Allen has highest level AMA spirit! Great idea other clubs! IT IS MODERN TIMES An old modeling friend said sons mother-in-law moved couple didnt have decency wait until married HOW TO IMPRESS YOUR WIFE just realized what am right now doing excellent way keep work ing area neat putting article together generate pile little scraps paper simp ly take piece about size page string some Elmers other Glue STICK ALL THE LITTLE SCRAPS INTO THE LINE OF GLUE way often have ONE piece trash clean up WORKS THE SAME WITH WOOD SCRAPS TOO NO-BULL AWARD head column photo yours truly receiving plaque Lansing MI District VII banquet occasion breaking bread banquet climax AMA District Meeting EXPO sponsored CARDS Club LAN SING Awards winners planes en tered displayed EXPO SHOW given out along plaquesandotherhonors outstanding service art aeromod eling plaque shown picture given very fine friend LES HARD CARDS plaque cast aluminum mounted head Texas Long horn steer message below reads JOHNNY CLEMENS GREAT GUY STANDING TALL AND THIS AINT NO BULL really appreciated plaque BUT could have just easily said same things Les fantastic AMAer! encouragement has GREAT influ ence formation inspiration pride has developed tremendous net work AMA club newsletters has helped club editors set up improve papers now exchanging about 50 other clubs Try get acquainted LES HARD quiet cheerful enthusias tic guy always eager try help fine AMA GENTLEMAN! BARONS MODEL CLUB SPO KANE WASHINGTON Editor CHUCK THOMPSONS MON OCLE Whats about Its worlds greatest sport can put controls vintage aircraft flying virgin skies yesteryear competition exciting high speed pylon race! Few other ventures can offer such challenge de signer its failures successes too rare brand comradeship comes being modeler.! YOUR CRACKUP WUZ BAD Just think what mess would have ground hadnt stopped its fall! October1978 63 LES HARD Lansing Michigan CARDS Club presenting NO BULL steer head plaque AMA President Johnny Clemens GRASSFIELD R/C CLUB MINNEAPOLIS GRASSFIELD CLIPPINGS edited VIC LEERHOFF always sparkling news letter Vics April issue found statement club president BOYD BOWDISH expresses never-say-die hopeful spirit modeler After helluva winter Boyd says Found some water seeping basement melting snow Im sure flying time far away way Boyd would courtesy would ex plain Southerners just what basement am sure return can get some Southerner explain what grits 'is follow-up last remark tell about AMAer up North went Nats Lake Charles stopped Louisiana restaurant breakfast waitress asked him wanted grits breakfast said never tried before just bring him grit liked would order some IF YOU WENT THROUGH TEXAS went through Texas way Lake Charles Nats wondered Texans wore pointed-toed bootsit can sit four-abreast Cadil lac pickup trucks traveled Nats Hiway 100 Laguna Heights Texas Gulf Mexico might have met sign painter improbably name C Weed seaweed fact See Texas known fertilizer alone TEXAN TRIED FOR TREASON thinking TEXAS just heard Texan being tried treason HE COULDNT REMEMBER THE ALAMO Probably thought pie fac tory San Antonio PIE ALAMO AERO RADIO CLUB F LINT MICHIGAN DAVID STAR edits AERO SHAFT May issue found some words wisdom clubs membership said maintain yards maintain cars homes maintain aircraft WHY CANT YOU HELP MAINTAIN YOUR FLYING SITE? other side coin David says work parties spring dedicated younger members unable older brother IS NOT MODELER came field place David lots constructive editorial comment like David hope club members didnt take offense thoughtfully made sure everyone did fair share club needs consider FLYING HILLBILLIES RC CLUB Secretary AL RICHT club Charles ton WV sent newsletter HILL BILLY HOTLINE top first page cartoon got kick out keeping HILLBILLY name drawing outhouse sign over door read LACK OF CONTROL TOWER further chuckle just realized wrote above made note along side outhouse says Used DONT FORGET! HELP CLEAN UPA LITTER BIT NIGHT FLYING IS EXCITING have never seen night flying FREE-FLIGHTERS youve missed some ex citement first saw modern concept US FREE FLIGHT CHAMPIONSHIPS Taft California way now strap belly pardon expression plane chemical glow light can seen fur piece dark night model launched trimmed same daylight flying little no wind night model will circle land within reasonable area IT IS WEIRD SEEING NO THING BUT THIS GHOSTLY YELLOWGREEN LIGHT circling NO SOUND after engine cuts off could cure alcoholism miles around! isnt really new because perhaps CARL GOLDBERG will remember visit Dallas years ago wired flashlight bulb pair pencells inside fuselage ZIPPER flew Lest newcom ers become alarmed ZIPPER name model airplane designed Carl G Dawn breaking Id better break off night flying might try some time cant sleep ARENT WE CLEVER DEVILS! Afterthoughtnight flying probably invented modeler did such lousy job building didnt want anyone see MCDONNELL DOUGLAS RC CLUB ST LOU IS MISSOURI JOHN BRITT edits CARRIER WAVE McDonnell Douglas Club beautiful newsletters ever receive Besides being informative John makes sure paper has bit comic re lief Some pearls newest sue follow organization bureaucracy very much like septic tank because real ly big chunks always rise top Variables wont constants arent junk already have will expand fill available space Back serious notein CARRIER WAVE John has roster list members giving pertinent information BUT ALSO LISTING THE RC FREQUENCIES ON WHICH THEY FLY! sure helps buying new radio GATEWAY RC CLUB JACKSONVILLE FLORIDA Club president BILL RISSEL sent very nice letter back March see far behind am enclosing copy newsletter FLY PAPER Rather pull anything paper quote Id like congratulate Bill both newsletter letter really showed PRIDE read writing much know credit growth sport/hobby AMA PRIDE BELIEF what SHOW YOUR PRIDE IN OUR HOBBY AND MAKE THE OTHER GUY ENVIOUS WHAT IS CONSCIENCE Conscience still small voice makes husband tell wife went flying instead going workbefore some else tells MANNED SPACECRAFT CENTER RC HOUSTON TEXAS TIM BROWN edits very newsy news letter club Space Center bunch AMAers mastermind space vehicles plumbing goes em spare time fly model airplanes can develop still better space vehicles! Tims Vol II No 8 newsletter related happening Ive gotta share JOHN KIKER Manned Space Club likeable guys youd ever want meet built tall like Abe Lincoln smiles down upon us earthlings John real wheels developing hard ware Space Shuttle Considering re sure going keep eye next flight Space Shuttle seemsthat Kiker flying New Era R/C model inverted SUDDENLY THE NOSE HATCH CAME OPEN tank batteries fell out However loss nose weight kept tall down NO ENGINE NO CONTROL Kiker got down INVERTED very little damage comment sure fly funny inverted engine batteries! John sure gonna watch next Space Shuttle flight MAKING YOUR FIRST RC FLIGHT course first RC flight tough hard down knees hands folded head bowedand still holding transmitter watching airplane! THE GREATEST OF ALL ADVICE DONT LET TOMORROW HAPPEN WITHOUT YOU! does bit philosophy fit model airplaning can remember being thanked father two boys Dallas helping provide excitement aeromodeling said kept boys alive years face terminal disease boys confined wheelchairs very little control bodies limbs heads Yet boys held tight challenges control line speed flying drove forward set NATIONAL AMA RECORDS having handiwork flown team manner other AMA control line pilots THEIR SECRET OF LIFE simply day discovered something else about modeling HAD TO BE HERE TOMORROW TO COM PL ET E formula boys lived long yond doctors predictions respect memory wisdom guts skills determined young fellows recall youthe GROGANS DALLAS own experience know powers belief determination have heard kiddingly claim secret having survived supposedly termi nal disease because remembered HAD 2A MORE YEARS TO GO ON MY READERS DIGEST SUBSCRIPTION must confess that statement simply hu morous way recognizing heck lot still would just work staying alive duties AMA Pres ident probably greatest inspiration because HAD to write next months magazine article Thanks God giving strength determination wis dom choosing leadership AMA inspiration staying alive HOPE THAT AMA CAN SERVE YOU IN SOME SPECIAL WAY TOO DONT LET TOMORROW HAP PEN WITHOUT YOU! AGE IS SLOWING ME DOWN simply cant go pace used guess can blame Father Mother FATHER TIME MOTHER NA TURE ******all now****** 64 Model Aviation FAI/NAA/AMA Coot pg 61 FAI Council FAI sport technical committees periodic meetings NAA appoints delegates observers nominated Division Committee Committees rules regula tions various sections Sporting Code formulated based actual compe tition experience rules help determine direction sport grows greatly influences development equip ment obtain maximum performance outcome such activity can have positive influence sport spin-off new equipment benefits participant sport whether competitor casual flyer volunteers serve Committee Del egates Observers make significant con tribution through AMA sport have world-wide influence its future purposes NAA keep pub lic informed importance aviation space flight nations economic pro gress its security international under standing call sound national programs de signed keep United States first avia tion space flight support vigorous avia tion education program students levels learning encourage sanction aid document sporting record-making aviation space events accordance rules prescribed Federation Aero nautique Internationale recognize honor make outstanding contributions advancement aviation space flight related subjects National Aeronautic Association close cooperation AMA helping growth sport aviation United States 73 years NAA has helping people meet challenge aviation AMA CWBS IN fliE PUBUC INTEREST basic need model aircraft fliers place fly communities poses serious problem because available open land sufficient room scarce parks public areas either too small otherwise unsuited model aircraftflying AMA through its network over thousand local clubs provides means anyone find place fly Practically clubs have agreements private commer cial government property owners concern ing use land model flying purposes Almost agreements based liability protection being extended property owners clubs liability protec tion available because provided AMA clubs latter able clude property owners additional sureds Furthermore few exceptions AMA clubs welcome have minimum re quirements new members Thus sim ple almost anyone interested model fly ing become club member have place fly AMA has experienced exceptional growth since 1966 dramatic contrast years prior 30 years between AMAs estab lishment 1936 1966 AMA grew about 20000 members 120 clubs 1966 AMA introduced new club program based providing expanded insur ance coverage emphasis coverage owners property used clubs Since 1966 AMAs membership has tripled over 60000 members number AMA clubs has multiplied over ten times over 1300 growth di rectly related service provided AMA clubs making sites available model fly ing end result service public whole addition current club members Through club flyng site network rela tively easy people learn about come part enjoy recreational educational activity should noted some com munities provide public flying Sites ex ception rather rule typical AMA membership required participants provides simple means protecting general public assuring everyone flying models has liability protection basically educated concerning safe model fly ing practicesAMAs coverage based compliance AMAs Safety Code NEW CAUFORNIA LAW AID TO FLYING SITES According Daily Breeze newspap er Torrance California Gov Edmund G Brown Jr Friday April 7 signed bill permits property owners allow persons use land virtually recreational activities being legally liable possible law suits new law AB1241 Assemblyman Victor Calvo D-Mountain View requires land owners allow persons use land recreational purposes warning pos sibly hazardous conditions wide number recreational uses permitted under existing law new measure broadened application nearly activities new law should make easier Cal ifornia property owners allow model flying grounds Whether other states will follow Suit S unknown time also unknown whether states similar laws before California action though seems doubtful California situation will watched interest seems against gener al trend seems make almost anyone liable connection activity might involved accidents news item quoted above provid ed AMA District X VP Jim Scarborough October1978 65 AMA Academy Model Aeronautics NPA National Pilots Association ACA Aerobatic Club America SSA Soaring Society America ASAE American Society Aerospace Education OFFICIAL SPORT AVIATION IN THE UNITED STATES FEDERATION AERONAIJTIQUE INTERNATIONALEJ ParisI NATIONAL AERONAUTIC ASSOCIATION Washington DC Delegate Alternate attending FAI Committee meetings unpaid volunteers nominated Division NAA appoints individuals represent United States its aero club Committee meeting honor comes few individuals represent international forum country parti cipate sport Committees actions therefore Delegate Alternate can have enormous influence over conduct growth development sport Division input Committee through Delegate AMA President John Clemens NAA Delegate ClAM AMA Assistant Ex ecutive Director Carl Maroney Alternate AMA Executive Director John Worth serves ClAM Secretary USHGA United States Hang Gliding Association BFA Balloon Federation America USPA United States Parachute Association AXE LRODS Continued page 62 above lowered huge lit firecracker string outside bathroom window sleeping tub couple models thing went off models crushed Sid Carolyn married 1941 World War II found Sid Pacific Navy Machinists Mate After war worked briefly immortal Enrico Fermi design ing atomic device tools University Chicago Later two partners formed Top Flite Company 1947 Today 22 years later going strong Along way Sid invented patented now famous mylar material covering models devised draftsmans mylar contact cement charter member Chicago Aero nauts 1935 has added prestigious background becoming Life Member AMA Carolyn has important accomplishments own name modeling world some 10 yearsshehashelped children assemble fly Delta Darts AMA Nats recently awarded plaque services Also has helped emotionally disturbed children Chicago school hospital volunteer Off has Nats helper booster since 1938 35th wedding anniversary 1976 Sid presented Carolyn thousand dollar AMA Life Membership also got himself Both feel donation Academy way giving something back wonderful fun years have enjoying enchantment model airplanes SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT JUNIOR PACKAGE FREE TO CLUBS Vintage Aero address below has put gether excellent package information concerning get youngsters started model aviation package includes practical hints suggestions regarding ma terials kits supplies ways Vin tage Aero can pick up AMAs AMA Cub also called Delta Dart program leaves off Vintage Aero package free clubs organizations schools etc provided request made regular letterhead requestsfrom individuals cannot accepted AMA club leaders should ask free beginners program package Write Vintage Aero 1 Glen Tenafly NJ 07670 FCC FINES 160 CBERS Federal Communications Commission has levied fines totalling $14725 against 160 Citizens Band radio operators illegal oper ations violation rules fines levied FCC Field offices behalf Safety Special Radio Ser vices Bureau violations various sections rules sections involve communicating over 150 miles failure identify call sign use frequency authorized Citizens Band CB stations overheight antenna pow er excess 4 watts repeated failure reply Commission notices FCC action part relatively new effort crack down illegal CB operators effort appears serious sustained continues steadily increased publicity may eventually make RC opera tions 27 MHz band safer Its too early tell obviously effort has long overdue Connecticut Maine achusens Hampshire Rhode Island 0 Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-Presideet Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Associate Vice-Presidents Robert C Brodeur 405 Main Street Nashua NH 03060 Raymond Giboulean 39 High Street Old Town MC 04468 Charles H Leuroyd PO Box 428 West Grotox MA 01472 Al Novotvik 4 Beverly Place Norwalk CT OBBB0 George Parker 7 Paul Lee MA 01 23B A Mike Schindler B Bolduc Drive Ledyard CT 06339 William Wilbur 6 Laurel Ave Kistery ME 03904 Off Nats about 17th time guess will back working Tabula tion once Havent done much last two three years just got call HQ have agreed help out once should another great Nats will pleasure go back Lake Charles third time met hospitality back land nickel phone call Have couple letters quote month First Gordon Grimm Kittery Maine spoke new club paper Air Space interested keeping up news District well National level wants phone month up-to-date word latest news OK Gordon main observation 10% people club 90% work club much different lot others friend second letter comes way up Burlington Vermont Stephen Pendo informs have very active club RC called Green Mountain RCers Essex Junction VT AMA chartered have scheduled four fun flys summer remaining scheduled September 17 Write him 128 Colchester Ave Burlington VT 05401 further details 30 membersl well-organized permanent safe ty contest public relations committees also have printed neat little four-page club brochure explaining RC sport listing club officers phone numbers club field Cilley Hill Rd Essex Junction Lots mail month some good some disappointing Insurance dues creases presidential nominations loads club newsletters equity different category divisions within AMA much AMA business hash over Hope have couple meetings fall Associate VPs two different locations up north other out west District Bill Wilbur setting up northern hope have George Parker work out other Well plan late September Fur ther info come GEAR UP AND STUCKI! 66 Model Aviation pnuauay ~ Fame plaque presented ii vvNAMj now White Plains rijy tsee story April 78 issue Model Aviation page 59 Maynard currently deep research Remotely Piloted Vehicles RPVs Applied Physics Lab Johns Hopkins University Maryland New Jersey Ysrls II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 Associate Vice-Presidents Pete Bianchini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 David Fifield 11 Lace Lane Elnora NY 12065 John Grigy 6387 Badger Dr. Lockport NY 14094 Cliff Montylaisir 17 Rotary Dr Summit NJ 07901 Jack Sammarco 2062 Emerson Avn Union NJ 07063 James Slaughter Chief Crafts & Hobbies USAF/EUROPE Boo 4067 APO New York 09009 Walter Throne 208 Windemerr Rd Syracuse NY 13219 SECOND DISTRICT THOUGHTS During four-year term Vice-Pres ident AMA have learned lot about YOU YOUR problemsand about AMA ITS problems Having natural inclination analyze anatomy problem reduce its simplest denotation have allotted good deal available meditation time direction seeking correlation factor common both TYPES prob lems ie YOURS ITS yielded intriguing conclusion wit AMA MEMBERSHIP AMA MANAGE MENT have never really come KNOW other kind unfamiliarity has fear prevented establishment adequate rapport turn has resulted regretable lack mutual understanding respect belief situation demands im mediate turning around AMA achieve greatness capable mind average modeler far too much mystery surrounding people ac tivities top managerial super structure provide him least very little hope ever participating engenders feeling remoteness pro duces what some regard incurable lethargy apathy etc believe malady NOT incurable feel cure lies man agement-fostered educational program under supervision qualified full-time Edu cational Director Let know whether agree JOE FRIEND distinct pleasure report Joe District II RC Contest Board appointee has now designated AMA Chair man Board will recalled Joe succeeded George Buso unselfishly re linquished post after having done mag nificent job give someone else op portunity performing very important function Originally appointed Joe Associate Vice-Presidents Dis trict II handled assignment ef ficiently natural CB post Add course fact Joe better known highly regard ed RC contest fliers country joe will replace Bill Northrop RC Contest Board Chairman Bill represents tough act follow say Show Biz know Joe will great job real credit AMA District II ZONE OF SILENCE new jewel already gemencrusted crown District II derives silent area great pre-occupa tion refer Soaring RC type Anoth er model aircraft Classic born Sat urday June 17 1978 form Empire State RC Soaring Classic am indebted reminder event friend Paul Wedeking Secretary Millstone Valley Silent Flyers Cranbury New Jersey recall report last issue MA re garding birth club although Empire State Classic creature held Long Island Silent Flyers Syo sett area New York Paul proudly reports Sherman Weisbrod president club Millstone Valley Silent Flyers won First Place modified Maestro sail plane Congrats Sherm! LISF deserve high points praise reasons TV press coverage highly impressive us watched proceedings CBSTV Channel 2 News 7 11 PM day Ron Swoboda reporting detail club arranged have leading bank sponsor contest obtained heavy support Boy Scouts LISF donated entrance fees BRAVO LISF! Thank Paul fine report GEAR UP AND LOCKED! sylnania Virgisra III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe District Ill Vice-President 1101 ERaho Road Dayton OH 45429 Associate Vice-Presidents Joe Elben 5192 Edenhurst Lynhurst OH 44124 Francis Fluharty 504 21st St Vienna IAIV 26101 Laird Jackson 523 Meadombrook Sr David PA 19067 Edward Winner 1521 Summit Sc. McKeesport PA 15131 received good report Associate VP Ed Wisser McKeesport PA regarding first static aircraft show held Western PA took place April 27 28 29 Eastland Mall East McKeesport Ed reports Tn-Valley Show proved huge suc cess Great interest shown AMA district display mall customers em ployees Ed feels indicates Pittsburgh area needs shows displays type encourage aeromodeling general Seventy aircraft entered seven categories trophies awarded through three places category AMA dis play eye-catcher AMA litera ture went like hotcakes clubs involved show Keystone Clippers Laurel Highlands Stuntmasters ARCs Despite high winds threatening weather flying demos put several modelers large crowd expressed great enthusiasm disbelief quality flying demo picture below shows Ed display awards Ed wants extend thanks co-director Fred Miller helped make event such success attended spoke 25th anniver sary celebration banquet Vienna WV Sky Sharks MAC June 24 President Hank Nilsen attending made wife Clara welcome very pleasant evening also very nice spend time very good friends Mark Radcliff parents Vienna Sky Sharks congratulated promoting modeling area such long time have involved facets mod eling although currently activity largely RC hope report reaches AMA time moment am temporary duty Vuma AZ flight testing RPV Air Force has extremely busy year Im unfortunately going have miss competing Nats did have chance visit some local modelers Modeling creates universal brotherhood can experience everywhere world Delaware rict Columbia land h Catalina IVViroinia DISTRICT REPORT John Spalding District IV Vice-President 5803 tllerbie Street Lanlssos MD 20801 Associate Vice-Presidents Charles Foreman 609 Pohite Rd. Mechanicsnille VA 23111 V Bill Helms BOO Tyovla Road Charlotte NC 26210 George Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19609 John Preston 7012 Eloira Court Falls Church VA 22042 Russell Sandusky 1122 Plaza Circle Joppa MD 21065 Paul Yacobucci 6406 Winthrop Dr Fayessenille NC 26301 remote possibility will reading column before last Satur day month chance will Ill spend column telling about Annual AMA District IV meeting August 26 1978 will day members District IV get together chanicsville suburb Richmond VA annual meeting didnt attend last year already know missed great happening Now miss years youll missing bigger better informative program before Kirby Crawford will star attraction 30 lb scalequarter-sizeGulf Hawk will show us powerplant tell us obtain modify use Homelite unit think monster-scale slow stately should see Kirbys 25 lb Mr Mul ligan fly Straight up rolling ship performs like competition pattern machine John Preston scale Howard Crispin East Coast judges organization John Worth John Clemens myself AMA matters Maynard Hill forum modeling aspects will fill Saturdays program bursting course districts AMA workers plan too can meet Last years banquet fine meal great entertainment years will its best outdo both counts AMAs new film Marvelous Miniatures will high light Sunday hosts RCC VA will stage fun fly field Fort Lee air strip events wil[ everyone October1978 67 kind aircraft events Proto Race Consecutive Spins Novice Pattern Advance Pattern Scalestatic Sundays demonstration will include Bob Violett ducted-fan scale jet A-4 Please come Elementary School Mechanicsville VA Saturday August 26th Directions will sent district clubs check officers call George Pres ton 804 740-0082 Chuck Foreman 804 746-7214 Alabama ida gia issippi to Rico V South Carolina essee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeil District V Vice-President 617 Sooth 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Aooociate Vice-Presidents John Bryson400CouncilCir P0 Box 1355 Tupelo MS 38801 Jerome Hall 4326 Baywood Dr Huntsville AL 35805 Richard Jackson 108 Thorolee Sr Charleston Htts SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr Deiray Beach FL 33444 Patrick Koehler 1592 Idlewood Oak Cr Anlantu GA 30319 Ed Moorman P08ev 1643 Etlin AFB FL 32842 Luis Rodrituez 8-10 5th St Ext. Villa Rica Bavamon Puerto Rico 00619 John Workman 5321 Overton Road Nashville TN 37220 like hero stories real true Long long ago earth still cooling just taken over District about five years ago began get newsletters Fred Komlosy Florida Palm Beach Aeronauts After about year got message Palm Beach Aeronauts simply NO FIELD fly little club being held together Freds newsletter faithfully cranked out month kept cheering people up issue telling would soon have field Four half years later Fred still turning out newsletter still did have field still keeping group glued together paper fact doubled meetings coming twice month keep entertained suddenly came alarming realization Mr Komlosy enjoying longest uninterrupted tenure newsletter editor District V AMA Council agreed meeting year voted unanimous ly award Fred AMAs coveted SUPERIOR SERVICE AWARD outstanding newslet ter service I 4 lLtUiC 51 IC dii ,VU 511 right accepting award club president Charlie Herman saga five long fruitless years unpaid sacrifice keeping AMA Chartered Club together sheer guts hard work Thats idea hero way two important per sons want meet cute little lady left District V RC Contest Co ordinator Mrs Charlene Fields DISTRICT V CLUB OF THE MONTH month meet Broward Country RC Association Fort Lauderdale FL splendid AMA-Chartered Club has solved its flying field problems thanks Mr Steve Sampier Markham Park Manager Broward County has graciously paved take-off strip county park given group vntniiA nlace fly Shown above Dave Smilowita duD treas urer Pat White Curly Harrison Curly brag eine about little ship Jim Scroggins club leaders newsletter editor beautiful fami lywife Priscilla daughter Cheri Stan Rudd Bob Willix Mark Rudd show off Ugly Stick proudly top flier park 68 Model Aviation e gentleman irre rtgrtc IS IVIr jerome Hall AMA Assoc VP Alabama Jerome belongs important RocketCity RCCIub Huntsville AL newsletter edi tor Dont get mad him Mrs Hall made him pose lady. nere 4 very ItdiJPY IUUPIC uorr t Marge Murray Goodman look like still honeymoon Husband wife teams tough beat model airplane competition tour Important Titers tne club L-R George Husen Sr John Handel pretty Gail McCreery George Husen Jr have come out enjoy Sunday afternoon outing little planes club president I-red Hetterich flanked Doc Vaughan Fred Wolf Fred good president real gentleman makes everyone feel home pict important airplane Joann Dan Smith show off scale Air-Coupe saved best last group photo ot outstanding club regularly hosts monthly contest modeling world has chartered 10 years boasts over 100 members President Hetterich middle holdingyou guessed itAMAs prestigious AWARD OF EXCELLENCE bestowed Illinois ana ucky S Minsouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee District VI Vice-President 819 Mandrake Batavia 1160510 Associate Vicv-Presidents David S Ahlberg 734 Acadia Rd. Valparaiso IN 46383 Rover Geers RR 5 Quincy IL 62301 Robert Gill 216 Stutely Lane Springfield IL 62704 Frank L Hughes 709 NE 44th St Kansas City MO 64116 Edwin Wynn Paul 1640 Maywick Dr Levingtvn KY 40504 Robert E Stagner 1838 Seifert Dr. Poplar Blaff MO 63901 Phillip Sallivan 3021 Spring Valley Ct Anderson N 46011 United States Control Line Champion ships held June 17-18 Winston-Salem NC Class AAAA meet has grown largest Control Line contests country Contestants come over eastern half United States also far away Canada Texas California took leisurely drive down through Smoky Mountains what beautiful time year travel thing bright green flowers blooming everywhere bugs multiplied yet what enjoy about being contest flierthe drive different parts coun try visiting flier friends also enjoy competition flying really dont care have trophies District VI clubs have having kinds Fun Flies contests too list doubt modelers have time read magazine now Ill read next winter Quincy Falcons R/C Club Quincy IL put air show static display Il linois Veterans Home July 4th such success may turn out annual event club also sponsored Cross Country Fly July 16 Wyaconda State Park interchange Highway 61 Hannibal MO airport about 23 miles Havent heard won sounds like fun receive bundle club newslettersevery month Some page two several exceptional publications Ill comment various ones once awhile steal parts can Allan Goldstein Bob Skaja editors Chicagoland Ra dio Control Modelers newsletter Wings n Things published Merlyn Graves newsletter contains such things club news contest news editorials model month cartoons building hints ads An excellent publication Dope Sheet published Terre Haute Indiana Radio Control Club Don May editor another excellent news letter July issue contained write-ups about equipment safety Messerschmitts Purdue University three-views cartoons maps contest information field maintenance news club news enjoy reading Next week its off Nats feel sorry didnt go certainly like see new country new foods new friends tawa S Mickigav S Mmnetnta assin VII DISTRICT REPORT Kenneth F Morris District VII Vice-President 1023 Iowa Avenue Muscatine IA 52761 Associate Vice-Presidents James D Clark RR 3 Cedar Rapids IA 52401 Frank Morrissey 14100 W Park Ave New Berlin WI 53151 Tim Price 11287 Saar Sterlinv Heights Ml 48078 Win Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Trail Sn Joseph Mt 49085 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 Howard Wayne 1706 7th St NE. Rochester MN 55901 Wayne Yeager 38235 Castle Romulus Ml 48174 Sig IMAC contest huge success very enjoyable time chance visit fliers Saturday weather cooperative few models destroyed high winds Sig kind enough replace Sig kit crashed during day other manufacturers also did same has nicest gestures manufacturer can make Sig should also commended effort sponsoring annual contest certainly spend bunclt money putting thing year also gets better year has got District VIIs best contests Sunday excellent fly ing both models full scale Hazel Maxey put air show noon Pete Meyers flew Decathalon through splendid dis play maneuvers thrilled crowd Ned Powers FAA pre sented Glenn Hazel award contributions FAA Flight Safety pro gram AMA FAA will hard-pressed find staunch supporters Hazel Glenn Sigafoose able make Central Iowa Aero modelers Control Line contest Des Moines 16th July surprising number entries first major contest several years Over 50 entries total Fast Slow Combat Both WHO WMT-TV reporters cover event kind thing need chance fly Davenport RC Societys Soaring contest days weather what like Lots wind much Suds City Soar-In didnt accomplish much fun talked lots people Muscatine Miniature Aircraft Association held Mississippi Valley Soaring Open July 9 saw 23 entries After lots winch problems things got going great time Chip Pairett St Louis Eagles came out top Chip flew Sailaire did tre mendous job Everyone entered got some thing think enjoyed two weeks till Nats am still waiting lots Michigan clubs respond question about lower Michigan being transferred Either lot apathy everyone too busy answer talked Terry Taylor AVP Min neapolis Howard Wayne AVP Ro chester about District VII West meeting Nothing definite yet Milwaukee Flying Electrons have tentatively offered host meeting fall Perhaps can get some thing going yet Have talked Associate Vice President lately have problems should contact first dont get satisfaction let know AVPs should working areas improve membership relations improve com munications AVP its time get someone has time willing job time am seriously thinking appointing couple new AVPs Wisconsin sure have input subject please let know Nats will nominating committee meeting nominate candidates AMA president has some put members District VII whole much time read nominations will over President District Vice Presidents even-numbered districts am encouraging vote fall because important vote minority can rule Remember AMA belongs you CAN something about way run CANT dont put forth effort present ideas suggestions Executive Council needs advice probably now ever because inflation rate increased insurance costs IRS problems rules changes anti-Nats feelings long range planning inequity insurance Muscular Dystrophy PR programming per manent Nats site etc Does stir up com ments TOGETHER can improve AMA everyone gives little bit themselves seem have ENERGY CRISIS AMAlots people dont have energy contribute little bit really hope changes soon Hope see Milwaukee Fly ing Electrons Pattern Scale contest Arkansas S toursiata Monica homa s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank District VIII Vice-President 2933 Blankenslsip Wichita Foils IX 76308 Associate Vice-Presidents Buzz Averill 9117 Lu Barranee NE Albuquerque NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Sulphur LA 70663 Frank Osborne 18 Mohave Dr N Little Rock AR 72116 Sad Tenny Box 545 Richardson TX 75080 As written before Nats before Nominating Committee meets before Council meets will too up-to-date want time thank members District VIII electing four terms Vice-President hope have served well might have help ful some terms successfully served wish next VP elect good term service help can serve well As know John Clemens has served president during term also running re-election want thank John eight years leader AMA chair man Council sympathetic ear teller fine stories around fine gentleman Thanks John us District VIII As know nominated Bill Lee Missouri City TX Houston succeed VP District VIII As now no other nomination would like get pitch Bill active modeler October1978 69 active leader Has good background AMA works Can make fine VP representative Council CL cat egory director Nats writes Rac ing column magazine opinion would best choice have also nominated John Byrne present VP District Il President AMA John well-qualified become AMA presi dent has served District II VP four years active contributing Council mem ber active flier member Elec tronic Eagles member working USPJA has earned respect expertise matters concerning AMA John legal profession has indicated able dedicate time effort job choice hope yours also FAI Sailplane meet TCSC went well Dale Nutter hard work control Fort Worth Aces contest well attended Becky Thomas boys working Once again Ed Rankin RC Pylon also among contest officials Texas State Championship CL contest Cliff Cloud Climbers going strong Pyramid Acres South Benbrook good day thermals Typical Texas HOT have other special thanks should go Contest Directors club officers newsletter editors staff District ficers did great job no pay what really want show apprecia tion what may have done will please vote next election may agree choice vote choice Colorado as aska h Dakota h Dakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Vince Mankewski District IX Vice-President 105 Waldo Circle Bellenue NE 68005 Associate Vice-Presidents Charles Brancors 2220 Mariposa Blod Capss WY 62601 Gerald Derre,, 6464 S A,rtrs Place Acror, CO 80016 Pad Kegel 9t0 Noeth t2tl, Faqo ND 58102 Oscar Olson 6t 11 Maple Oseralsa Nt 6tttO4 Jim OReilly 4760 N Barrier Wictrisa KS 67220 Lonnie Kroeber Associate Vice Presi dent Fargo North Dakota moving unfortunately leaving District IX Lonnie Paul Kegel opportunity get together during Minneapolis Piston Pop pers contest June 24 25 Paul aware has principally involved upcoming district meeting Fargo October 14 1978 Paul has correspondent since first year quite current district events has worked closely Lonnie have asked Paul serve Associ ate Vice President can take advantage experience Lonnie Kroeber has done outstanding job will missed us dur ing long vacation mail always contained letters Lonnie least once week loss will certainly someone elses gain Good luck best wishes Lonnie Paul Kegel 910 North 12th Fargo ND 58102 advises due contractual agreements reservation requirements meeting place need accurate head count district meeting Please left out Write Paul make re servations now October 14 district meeting Fargo District IX seat Free Flight Contest Board has filled Jerry Murphy 2432 Astron Drive Colorado Springs Jer ry has over 20 years contest Free Flight ex perience has resided Colorado Springs since 1972 member Magnificent Mountain Men Denver has AMA leader member contest director since 1968 Jerry came District IX after ing active flier Dallas area has participated regularly Nats exper ience participation Free Flight fra ternity along desire respect position makes him ideal selection Congratulations Jerry Show Teams will pleased know newest air show team District IX 21st team Air Capitol Eagles Wichita Kansas air show team program Academys primary public relations tool teams must meet stringent criteria very active responsibilities ing member show team make con test flying other obligations difficult fulfill say least As districts first show team can take pride Air Capitol Eagles Members team Jerry Shumaker manager Larry Vickers Jerry Carley Scott Davies Harold Perry J Osborne Keith Penner Weyn Sallada Clyde Young congrulated very nice thank letter came mail Milford R/Cers Milford KS Last months column included report Super-Size Model Contest Pictures contest included Milford R/Cers courtesy appreciated Thank Lincoln Sky Knights AMA 405 among first respond coordina tors concerning contest sanctioning 1979 refer District IX report July issue club again right top things Some shots excellent 19th Annual Pattern Scale contest also included Sky Knights currently exploring possibility hosting 1979 Nats Lincoln Nebraska Dynamite expressing gratitude some additional newsletters sent really appreciated Windfree News Donovans Radio Control Club South Dakota Hi Flyer Arvada As sociated Modelers Arvada CO Mile-Hi R/C Clubs Tail-Spinners Denver CO Knight Flyer KC Northern Knights Model Aeronautics Club Kansas City MO Northern Knights District VI members live District IX thoughtful enough send copy newsletter District Meetings October 14 Fargo Paul Kegel AVP Dis trict IX 910 North 12th Fargo ND 58102 October 28 Denver Jerry Deneau AVP District IX 6464 South Andes Place Aurora CO 80016 See ya 70 Model Aviation Radio Control Contest Board member Loren Tregellas Sky Knights contest orian rossiey came Lincoin Trom T raul beautiful P-47 aaMajor Mac Steve Stucky head judge Ken Krehbiel Con test Director name unknown Lunch Lratsc tor II ri Barb Arlan Camp bell Fred Martha Soniter Lincoln Look smalla u eiemesser looks typical Nebraska flying field view pits Milford typica sJ contests except 35 lb Ugly Stick background activity Super-Size Model Contest Arizona fornia ii da 0 Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 2501 Armour Lane Redondo Beach CA 90278 Associate Vlc-tresidnntn Robert Barnen 981080 Komo Mci Drive Ama Hi 96101 Ginmi Cotter 2020 Gill Port Lime Wnlrrt Cr.k CA 64698 Alec Chisolm 1100 Went Simm Fresrrv CA 93711 John Pond 4269 Syntro Circle Sarr Joe CA 95136 Bolt Reynolds RI 8 Bun 51 Thiccoir AZ nsio Betty Strenor 3723 Snrowrlerr Averrnme trrvq Beach CA 90808 Grarrqer Williams 181 Pammmee Street Sari Main-os CA 92069 travels past month took out Anaheim attend meeting Pacific Soaring Association meeting presid ed over club president Rod Sweet gave talk AMA finances ie money goes Did know 113 gross income used salaries annuities meeting ran old time free flighter Joe Alvarez Joe meeting looking people work part full time helping him kit two-seater airplane de signed may have heard Its called Polliwagen seems Joes tried help employment bureau equipped thumbs hands So Joe thought model builders would natur al help out live within reasonable distance Anaheim contact Ill give information way Joe uses Kraft servos trim tab control Pol liwagen Activity Northern California continues hum Besides Biplane R/C Pattern As sociation Ive mentioned before California A/I R/G Association SAM oriented organization recently staged 3-day annual Clovis Lakes Recreation Area meet held over Memorial Day week end rousing success Further activity sees meets like World War II Scramble World War Jambor ee becoming annuals success has begot Golden Age Parade will fea ture designs 1919 1939 new idea meet should meet lots approval National Air Space Museum Smithsonian has opened new gallery called Flying Fun will feature dif ferent types model planes display Some planes ones used world cham pionship records notable model Miss Liberty Bell Bob Doris Rich flew across United States 1975 Any going through Washington must plan spend least day minimum going through museum have new AVP Arizona Bob Reynolds Tucson Bob active Control Line flier also has flown Free Flight presently producing Control Line kits Goodyear Carrier Bob replacing Ed Hagerlin resigned because leaving area Any Arizonians AMArelated questions problems funnel through Bob Put him work address top column As youll note read Johnny Clemens column isnt going run presidency again am sorry see Johnny leave has visible president AMA has ever its forgone conclusion somebody will elected replace him its going tough find somebody much dedication enthusiasm Johnny Ill miss ya Speaking electionsthis year Im due stand again office youll re-elect Ill serve another term has pleasure serv ing District X past two years Im willing another two THERMALS Alaska 0 Idaho ana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District Xl Vice-Preoident 1417 NW 19101 Street Seattle WA 98177 Associate Vice-Presidents Al Culver 1607 S von Elm Pocatnllo 83201 Simon Oreete Re 1 Box 48 Boadview MT S9015 Clarence E Haught Rt 5 Box 18 Conan dAlene 1083814 Ed McCollough 53 SE 61 Portland OR 97215 Orlando Oly Recix 26608 Done Court Kent WA 98031 Dvn Zipoy 21418 NE Main Snreet Redmond WA 96052 month have guest author person Howard Phillips hope en tertained columnand addition has point possible entertain large crowds use gas engine powered models Think about Howard entitles column OUTDOOR FLYING INDOORS KINGOOME HAPPENING think flying Nordic A-2s Outdoor Hand Launched Gliders large rubber scales Old Timer Rubber P-30s Coupe dHivers indoors impossible Well has hap pended recently Seattle Sounders Soccer League professional soccer game Seattle About 20 us got together prior games put practice session also little apprehensive about knowing what air conditioning system would large outdoor models would land what people would landed crowd Anyhow everything turned out quite well So got invitation perform Minnesota Kicks versus Seattle Sounders soccer game Now have gather approximately 50 people together age 5 tolets just say youngsters heartto show crowd something new halftime shows hard because everyone eager elated help exciting event got stadium plenty time set up headquarters show office put together planes As soon Junior preliminary soccer game over 15-minute time period what wanted decided hold off flying bigger stuff time cause people still streaming could save halftime Everybody started streaming out field P-nuts both Indoor Outdoor Hand Launched Gliders small Old Timer Rubber plus indoor EZ-Bs Pennyplanes Everybody started about same time really getting time give up went show office after good round applause made us feel real good halftime walked around edge field get position behind soc cer benches ready go field spectators ready head concession stands Except thingwe got field before left seats first planes air first gasps oohs aahs went up right away spellbound back seats Nordics launched set goal posts flier middle field would pull other half field circle tow bit launch three four Nordics up same time some actually going over heads people first second level seats after launch circled three four times over crowd fact chased two first level seats people caught very careful found out later some very light stick models did same thing also carefully caught Some models real small like P-nut outdoor scale being put 30- 40-foot TV screen time lifted off astroturf till time landed What beautiful sight 14-inch wingspan 30-foot wingspan really blownup picture airplanes going up continually Television cameras Seattle stations Minnesota station televising back area getting right down last minute demonstration Coupe fliers came over asked could try reach top Kingdome 350 feet wound up limit ready said Lets Sure enough started climbing nice tight circle past first level seats second level still climbing spectators really cheering up past highest television platform about 275 feet up just about 10 feet short high est part dome flattened out beautiful transition crowd its feet cheering louder goal just scored looked clock said 30 seconds go referees soccer teams headed out dressing rooms referee got just beyond goalpost started blow ing whistle never heard such loud chorus boos stopped tracks looked up saw beautiful model float ing gracefully decided judge jury part bailgame promotion sales manager came over worried look face seeing model still quite ways up asked modeler way helping model down faster turned away slightly smiled myself sheep ishly said yes working now time model almost within grasp spectators feet rest modelers just finished fly ing ready leave field As grasped model tremendous cheer went up modelers helpers beautiful gratified smile across faces would like thank Northwest Free Flight modelers helped under taking especially Strat-O-Bats Boeing Hawks Free Flight Clubs Sunday fli ers well way case youre wondering went back watched rest soccer game Seattle won 1-0 shootout Maybe inspiration Thank Howard case won dering Howard planning bigger better things Stay tuned October1978 71 FLY IN THE SECOND CONT As announced JACK LUEKEN progress right no ne same last t 1 The Postal sters everywhere ger i membership 2 All flying mu will time fI nature time fidavit models ce rules ate ~fety adL y October wanted may muuei 5 AMA medals st three places si will awarded wa 6 Rules e first two paragraphs third paragraph rule book page 26 ur Control Line AA Solo kind control Ii Iin-luding plastic k lisplacement no dels must metal control Iinei Minimum wire inch Qn olane flo ant ry OT mouei ready-built 8 Stopwatch rem refueling rest 9 The hold model U has started engine Helper releases mo tant flier No mechanica EDWHI mwYodcN nal cont unches frorr mwt flo mne ground flight 1 alt supervisor mode Score total elap pit stop time iniri nch completion 18 Please note Fly ii Fall Flying Fair Postal C AMA Contest San ual flights made dui wise AMA sanctioned cont applies accordingly 19 Send results whic y November 30 1978 ano urther information Ed IA hope year dividuals will host local youngsters Fall F cluded Thats what jack L Patty Sasnett did SouTi fall great suc Individual contestants beat clock sure put ii last year looking year Lets fly up storm JUNIOR FLIGHT September almost means another school year about aeromodeling year school Are teacher thinking about startir class perhaps would like conduct school Maybe SI like see model school Sure sounds like grea inly worthwhile bit easier ian anout rewa Before rush make lot promi down hobby shop lot dough stuff yai better study entire very pragmatic eve five elemi lered successful pri nking before action hat going tits dis nv can fifth step n have gstepsgoba 0 some ch aims shoul accomplish already hay Lnt Af becor n really ans elements have adaptable accommo find anP Cr gym chool months oe completely trolled After ti difficult situations re involved programi iow thinkoverwh visit ow modelers y 5cuss some o r what can caaem ne c 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Edition: Model Aviation - 1978/10
Page Numbers: 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72
Do know holds current world records sport holds largest number aviation records has gone highest fastest farthest mostest Such information contained USA World National viation-Space Records Book published Washington DC National Aeronautic Association people hold records have thing common captured record follow ing system procedure recognized subscribed around world FA Despite influences todays mass communications technology available instant dispersion ideas few things same world-wide Aviation records exceptions happy circum stance developed group forwardlooking individuals among representa tive United States met Paris 1905 formed Federation Aeronautiq ue Internationale FAI realized air craft wave future means should developed measure avia tions advances knew would soon arise need standard measurement claims performance could recognized confidence system rules followed first aviation record established Santos Dumont Brazil 1906 speed 41292 kph Since time FAI record activity has grown include almost aspect aviation latest edition official records book has 20 different cat egories several classes cate gory Over years FAI has grown expand ed its scope operations sponsors world sport aviation championships under takes continuous modernization Sport ing Code permits fair scientific comparison performance attained pilots different nations facilitates interna tional air travel non-commercial aircraft evaluates aeronautical progress through organization international meetings granting medals diplomas international body groups together National Aero Clubs member-countries NAA FAI member-country required have Aero Club United States National Aeronautic Association NAAs history also goes back 1905 oldest non-profit public service aviation ganization nation NAA operates six levels international national record certifica tion institutional aviation education general sport aviation activities Nationally function NAA rep resent phases sport aviation acti vities recognized FAI represent United States World Championships abroad World record attempts United States must sanctioned NAA recognized FAI administration regulation such attempts handled NAAs Contest Records Board NAA works its Divisions promoting interest participation sport aviation encour aging local regional national competi tions AMA some aviation sport disciplines NAA has recognized organization national representative particular sport has delegated some FAI related activities organization giving NAA Division status through NAA therefore Academy Model Aeronautics official represent ative aeromodeling United States has supervision model aircraft record tempts competition sanctions selection US team members attending World Cham pionships sits international aero modeling committee ClAM United States representative its determinations directly affect future sport its continued development official functions no other US organization can claim have access exclusively AMAs status official spokesman sport United States responsibility can affect mem ber organization entire sport authority derives National Aeronautic Association FAI Other NAA Divisions overseeing particular aviation sports Aerobatic Club America American Society Aerospace Education Balloon Federation America National Pilots Association Soaring Society America United States Hang Gliding As sociation United States Parachute As sociation Division members have also joined NAA individual members taking advantage 50% reduction NAA dues offered Division members participating wide variety insurance programs receiving newsletter other services Through its Divisions Affiliates individual members NAA represents over 160000 aviation enthus iasts nationwide NAA FAI have very broad program recognition contribution individuals industry aerospace progress FAI has series awards Divisions ward nominations through NAA Nationally NAA administers renown Wright Col lier Brewer Trophies annual winners prestigious awards chosen committees appointed NAA ceremo nies associated presentation trophies major events aviation cal endar trophies awards NAA Divisions members assume similar degree significance unqualified honor recognized official repre sentative sport AMAS WORLD-WIDE INFLUENCE THROUGH NAA AND FAI Internationally NAA represents Unit ed States FAI General Conferences Continued page 65 October1978 61 AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice- Presidents L ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 Vic Powell AMA KAA AND FAI NAA Executive Director vu ruwun CXeCUiivc u,rucur urn iuu rdduun al Aeronautic Association PROFILE OF SID AND CAROLYN AXELROD L-22 AND L-23 did happen Well strict parents start Growing up Chicago during Depression Sidney required press exactly 12 pairs pants fathers custom tailoring shop day after school before being al lowed split Family chores out way out back door leap racy 3c trolley Cicero wait thing clickety-clack out edge town vacant lot pals waiting him fly min iature airplanes Carl Goldberg Pete Vaco Gerry Ritz Veto Garfolio others flew twin pushers can ards gassies remembers lot Indoor contests won including variable pitch microfilm-covered prop 1937 Carolyn started going meets Sid 1938 did contests placed 2nd big Junior Birdmen America Championship 1934 twin pusher 1st Indoor duration Indianapolis American Legion meet little Sid current RC Sailplane Carolyn Sid Axeirod today THIS MONTH WE HONOR truly great model airplane pioneers era Sid Axelrod beautiful wife Carolyn Life Member AMA too first such husband wife combi nation Academys history nmn First Sid President famous Top Flite Company Chicago worlds largest manufacturers model propel lers turning out two million year Giving kids what want words describing companys operation making high qual ity products kids ALL ages include kits George Aldrichs Nob ler Phil Krafts Kwik-Fly Dave Platts SE5 others Sid Caro lyn have spent lives model planes Sids Rogues Gallery comes pic Chicago Aeronauts circa 1936-37 Thats Sid second right between Carl Goldberg Sids right Leon Kiesman far left Frank Nekimken others unidentified lady encouraging him did OK re members contest never forgot ten 1937 Detroit Nats shared alternately bath tub sleep Johnny Clemens Johnny verified asked about added thing fine til some kid floor Continued page 66 Jim McNeiII AMA Historian Ufe member Team Sd tfle uetroit njasswnn nina own design Free Flight model powered byan Ohlsson 60 Would like honorary Life Member AMA no dues pay issued two-digit AMA license number would never again issued other person thousand dol lar donation Academy will have pay lump sum Recent AMA Executive Council action has made easier Four equal pay ments $250 spread over two-year per iod will suffice like though necessary can specify whether donation will used growing building fund someday permanent AMA Headquarters name will appear memorial plaque noting generosity ** ** 5* 9** 5 * *5 ** ** K/2LIwA-7 ** I Co4tAX ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHNNY CLEMSNS PO Box 64573 Dallas Texas 75206 PERFECTLY SAFE! obvious aeromodeling few things SURGEON GENER AL does consider iniurious health Everyone should it! SMOKE MODEL AIRPLANE INSTEAD SHOULD HAVE KNOWN! Years ago someone assured stuck aeromodeling long enough Id come out top Sure enough Im getting bald! THIS WIFE CAME THROUGH! Modeler wife Honey youll just have something help bring some money pay bills Two days later announced Well did what asked raised some money garage sale Surprised said Great What did sell airplanes JERSEY COAST SPORT FLIERS NEW JERSEY Editor ED RUNKELsTRANSMITTER newsletter has everything making excel lent paper Ed salts fine car toons cartoon shows man wife hobby shop looking model engine As can guess smiling frown ing saying let have next suppose youll want PLANE will RADIO then. GOODYEAR MODEL AIRCRAFT CLUBAKRON OH WITH SALUTE TO THE LADIES. Editor AL SCHMIDTS WIND SOCK Quote NOTE FROM MY WIFE TO YOUR WIFE weekend Chapel Hill perhaps best time wives get together discuss balsa dust over house paint fumes general complaints about having model airplane fanatic family sharing stories sit registration ticket booths helping enthusiasm knowing can con husbands dinner afterwards Girls really need help show women always end up having good time Im hoping see LINDA BEAUTIFUL! MID-HUDSON MODE LMASTERS NEW YORK Editor EARL VANGORDERS WING TIPS quote applies modeling world sent JACK ARNOUTSA po lite man listens interest things knows about told him person knows nothing about DeMornay NO MATTER HOW YOU TRY modeler said flying sea plane models saw girl struggling water pulled out water time tried give mouth-to-mouth resuscitation SHED GET UP AND RUN JEFCO AEROMODELR LAKEWOOD CO Editor STAN THORNLEY has item JEFCO FLYER think justgreat quote JOHN ALLEN arrived field back end Pontiac literally drag ging trunk essentials new childrens sand box flying field gift Jefco Club ANDREA JOHN MARK ALLEN John purchased built painted whole outfit lined bottom plastic Some us lot talking never accomplish much John saw need occupy LITTLE PEO PLE hopefully keep out danger DAD does thing air So John went quietly work! picture sand box being used 2 year old ZACHARY HEISSMANN also newsletter proving John Allen has highest level AMA spirit! Great idea other clubs! IT IS MODERN TIMES An old modeling friend said sons mother-in-law moved couple didnt have decency wait until married HOW TO IMPRESS YOUR WIFE just realized what am right now doing excellent way keep work ing area neat putting article together generate pile little scraps paper simp ly take piece about size page string some Elmers other Glue STICK ALL THE LITTLE SCRAPS INTO THE LINE OF GLUE way often have ONE piece trash clean up WORKS THE SAME WITH WOOD SCRAPS TOO NO-BULL AWARD head column photo yours truly receiving plaque Lansing MI District VII banquet occasion breaking bread banquet climax AMA District Meeting EXPO sponsored CARDS Club LAN SING Awards winners planes en tered displayed EXPO SHOW given out along plaquesandotherhonors outstanding service art aeromod eling plaque shown picture given very fine friend LES HARD CARDS plaque cast aluminum mounted head Texas Long horn steer message below reads JOHNNY CLEMENS GREAT GUY STANDING TALL AND THIS AINT NO BULL really appreciated plaque BUT could have just easily said same things Les fantastic AMAer! encouragement has GREAT influ ence formation inspiration pride has developed tremendous net work AMA club newsletters has helped club editors set up improve papers now exchanging about 50 other clubs Try get acquainted LES HARD quiet cheerful enthusias tic guy always eager try help fine AMA GENTLEMAN! BARONS MODEL CLUB SPO KANE WASHINGTON Editor CHUCK THOMPSONS MON OCLE Whats about Its worlds greatest sport can put controls vintage aircraft flying virgin skies yesteryear competition exciting high speed pylon race! Few other ventures can offer such challenge de signer its failures successes too rare brand comradeship comes being modeler.! YOUR CRACKUP WUZ BAD Just think what mess would have ground hadnt stopped its fall! October1978 63 LES HARD Lansing Michigan CARDS Club presenting NO BULL steer head plaque AMA President Johnny Clemens GRASSFIELD R/C CLUB MINNEAPOLIS GRASSFIELD CLIPPINGS edited VIC LEERHOFF always sparkling news letter Vics April issue found statement club president BOYD BOWDISH expresses never-say-die hopeful spirit modeler After helluva winter Boyd says Found some water seeping basement melting snow Im sure flying time far away way Boyd would courtesy would ex plain Southerners just what basement am sure return can get some Southerner explain what grits 'is follow-up last remark tell about AMAer up North went Nats Lake Charles stopped Louisiana restaurant breakfast waitress asked him wanted grits breakfast said never tried before just bring him grit liked would order some IF YOU WENT THROUGH TEXAS went through Texas way Lake Charles Nats wondered Texans wore pointed-toed bootsit can sit four-abreast Cadil lac pickup trucks traveled Nats Hiway 100 Laguna Heights Texas Gulf Mexico might have met sign painter improbably name C Weed seaweed fact See Texas known fertilizer alone TEXAN TRIED FOR TREASON thinking TEXAS just heard Texan being tried treason HE COULDNT REMEMBER THE ALAMO Probably thought pie fac tory San Antonio PIE ALAMO AERO RADIO CLUB F LINT MICHIGAN DAVID STAR edits AERO SHAFT May issue found some words wisdom clubs membership said maintain yards maintain cars homes maintain aircraft WHY CANT YOU HELP MAINTAIN YOUR FLYING SITE? other side coin David says work parties spring dedicated younger members unable older brother IS NOT MODELER came field place David lots constructive editorial comment like David hope club members didnt take offense thoughtfully made sure everyone did fair share club needs consider FLYING HILLBILLIES RC CLUB Secretary AL RICHT club Charles ton WV sent newsletter HILL BILLY HOTLINE top first page cartoon got kick out keeping HILLBILLY name drawing outhouse sign over door read LACK OF CONTROL TOWER further chuckle just realized wrote above made note along side outhouse says Used DONT FORGET! HELP CLEAN UPA LITTER BIT NIGHT FLYING IS EXCITING have never seen night flying FREE-FLIGHTERS youve missed some ex citement first saw modern concept US FREE FLIGHT CHAMPIONSHIPS Taft California way now strap belly pardon expression plane chemical glow light can seen fur piece dark night model launched trimmed same daylight flying little no wind night model will circle land within reasonable area IT IS WEIRD SEEING NO THING BUT THIS GHOSTLY YELLOWGREEN LIGHT circling NO SOUND after engine cuts off could cure alcoholism miles around! isnt really new because perhaps CARL GOLDBERG will remember visit Dallas years ago wired flashlight bulb pair pencells inside fuselage ZIPPER flew Lest newcom ers become alarmed ZIPPER name model airplane designed Carl G Dawn breaking Id better break off night flying might try some time cant sleep ARENT WE CLEVER DEVILS! Afterthoughtnight flying probably invented modeler did such lousy job building didnt want anyone see MCDONNELL DOUGLAS RC CLUB ST LOU IS MISSOURI JOHN BRITT edits CARRIER WAVE McDonnell Douglas Club beautiful newsletters ever receive Besides being informative John makes sure paper has bit comic re lief Some pearls newest sue follow organization bureaucracy very much like septic tank because real ly big chunks always rise top Variables wont constants arent junk already have will expand fill available space Back serious notein CARRIER WAVE John has roster list members giving pertinent information BUT ALSO LISTING THE RC FREQUENCIES ON WHICH THEY FLY! sure helps buying new radio GATEWAY RC CLUB JACKSONVILLE FLORIDA Club president BILL RISSEL sent very nice letter back March see far behind am enclosing copy newsletter FLY PAPER Rather pull anything paper quote Id like congratulate Bill both newsletter letter really showed PRIDE read writing much know credit growth sport/hobby AMA PRIDE BELIEF what SHOW YOUR PRIDE IN OUR HOBBY AND MAKE THE OTHER GUY ENVIOUS WHAT IS CONSCIENCE Conscience still small voice makes husband tell wife went flying instead going workbefore some else tells MANNED SPACECRAFT CENTER RC HOUSTON TEXAS TIM BROWN edits very newsy news letter club Space Center bunch AMAers mastermind space vehicles plumbing goes em spare time fly model airplanes can develop still better space vehicles! Tims Vol II No 8 newsletter related happening Ive gotta share JOHN KIKER Manned Space Club likeable guys youd ever want meet built tall like Abe Lincoln smiles down upon us earthlings John real wheels developing hard ware Space Shuttle Considering re sure going keep eye next flight Space Shuttle seemsthat Kiker flying New Era R/C model inverted SUDDENLY THE NOSE HATCH CAME OPEN tank batteries fell out However loss nose weight kept tall down NO ENGINE NO CONTROL Kiker got down INVERTED very little damage comment sure fly funny inverted engine batteries! John sure gonna watch next Space Shuttle flight MAKING YOUR FIRST RC FLIGHT course first RC flight tough hard down knees hands folded head bowedand still holding transmitter watching airplane! THE GREATEST OF ALL ADVICE DONT LET TOMORROW HAPPEN WITHOUT YOU! does bit philosophy fit model airplaning can remember being thanked father two boys Dallas helping provide excitement aeromodeling said kept boys alive years face terminal disease boys confined wheelchairs very little control bodies limbs heads Yet boys held tight challenges control line speed flying drove forward set NATIONAL AMA RECORDS having handiwork flown team manner other AMA control line pilots THEIR SECRET OF LIFE simply day discovered something else about modeling HAD TO BE HERE TOMORROW TO COM PL ET E formula boys lived long yond doctors predictions respect memory wisdom guts skills determined young fellows recall youthe GROGANS DALLAS own experience know powers belief determination have heard kiddingly claim secret having survived supposedly termi nal disease because remembered HAD 2A MORE YEARS TO GO ON MY READERS DIGEST SUBSCRIPTION must confess that statement simply hu morous way recognizing heck lot still would just work staying alive duties AMA Pres ident probably greatest inspiration because HAD to write next months magazine article Thanks God giving strength determination wis dom choosing leadership AMA inspiration staying alive HOPE THAT AMA CAN SERVE YOU IN SOME SPECIAL WAY TOO DONT LET TOMORROW HAP PEN WITHOUT YOU! AGE IS SLOWING ME DOWN simply cant go pace used guess can blame Father Mother FATHER TIME MOTHER NA TURE ******all now****** 64 Model Aviation FAI/NAA/AMA Coot pg 61 FAI Council FAI sport technical committees periodic meetings NAA appoints delegates observers nominated Division Committee Committees rules regula tions various sections Sporting Code formulated based actual compe tition experience rules help determine direction sport grows greatly influences development equip ment obtain maximum performance outcome such activity can have positive influence sport spin-off new equipment benefits participant sport whether competitor casual flyer volunteers serve Committee Del egates Observers make significant con tribution through AMA sport have world-wide influence its future purposes NAA keep pub lic informed importance aviation space flight nations economic pro gress its security international under standing call sound national programs de signed keep United States first avia tion space flight support vigorous avia tion education program students levels learning encourage sanction aid document sporting record-making aviation space events accordance rules prescribed Federation Aero nautique Internationale recognize honor make outstanding contributions advancement aviation space flight related subjects National Aeronautic Association close cooperation AMA helping growth sport aviation United States 73 years NAA has helping people meet challenge aviation AMA CWBS IN fliE PUBUC INTEREST basic need model aircraft fliers place fly communities poses serious problem because available open land sufficient room scarce parks public areas either too small otherwise unsuited model aircraftflying AMA through its network over thousand local clubs provides means anyone find place fly Practically clubs have agreements private commer cial government property owners concern ing use land model flying purposes Almost agreements based liability protection being extended property owners clubs liability protec tion available because provided AMA clubs latter able clude property owners additional sureds Furthermore few exceptions AMA clubs welcome have minimum re quirements new members Thus sim ple almost anyone interested model fly ing become club member have place fly AMA has experienced exceptional growth since 1966 dramatic contrast years prior 30 years between AMAs estab lishment 1936 1966 AMA grew about 20000 members 120 clubs 1966 AMA introduced new club program based providing expanded insur ance coverage emphasis coverage owners property used clubs Since 1966 AMAs membership has tripled over 60000 members number AMA clubs has multiplied over ten times over 1300 growth di rectly related service provided AMA clubs making sites available model fly ing end result service public whole addition current club members Through club flyng site network rela tively easy people learn about come part enjoy recreational educational activity should noted some com munities provide public flying Sites ex ception rather rule typical AMA membership required participants provides simple means protecting general public assuring everyone flying models has liability protection basically educated concerning safe model fly ing practicesAMAs coverage based compliance AMAs Safety Code NEW CAUFORNIA LAW AID TO FLYING SITES According Daily Breeze newspap er Torrance California Gov Edmund G Brown Jr Friday April 7 signed bill permits property owners allow persons use land virtually recreational activities being legally liable possible law suits new law AB1241 Assemblyman Victor Calvo D-Mountain View requires land owners allow persons use land recreational purposes warning pos sibly hazardous conditions wide number recreational uses permitted under existing law new measure broadened application nearly activities new law should make easier Cal ifornia property owners allow model flying grounds Whether other states will follow Suit S unknown time also unknown whether states similar laws before California action though seems doubtful California situation will watched interest seems against gener al trend seems make almost anyone liable connection activity might involved accidents news item quoted above provid ed AMA District X VP Jim Scarborough October1978 65 AMA Academy Model Aeronautics NPA National Pilots Association ACA Aerobatic Club America SSA Soaring Society America ASAE American Society Aerospace Education OFFICIAL SPORT AVIATION IN THE UNITED STATES FEDERATION AERONAIJTIQUE INTERNATIONALEJ ParisI NATIONAL AERONAUTIC ASSOCIATION Washington DC Delegate Alternate attending FAI Committee meetings unpaid volunteers nominated Division NAA appoints individuals represent United States its aero club Committee meeting honor comes few individuals represent international forum country parti cipate sport Committees actions therefore Delegate Alternate can have enormous influence over conduct growth development sport Division input Committee through Delegate AMA President John Clemens NAA Delegate ClAM AMA Assistant Ex ecutive Director Carl Maroney Alternate AMA Executive Director John Worth serves ClAM Secretary USHGA United States Hang Gliding Association BFA Balloon Federation America USPA United States Parachute Association AXE LRODS Continued page 62 above lowered huge lit firecracker string outside bathroom window sleeping tub couple models thing went off models crushed Sid Carolyn married 1941 World War II found Sid Pacific Navy Machinists Mate After war worked briefly immortal Enrico Fermi design ing atomic device tools University Chicago Later two partners formed Top Flite Company 1947 Today 22 years later going strong Along way Sid invented patented now famous mylar material covering models devised draftsmans mylar contact cement charter member Chicago Aero nauts 1935 has added prestigious background becoming Life Member AMA Carolyn has important accomplishments own name modeling world some 10 yearsshehashelped children assemble fly Delta Darts AMA Nats recently awarded plaque services Also has helped emotionally disturbed children Chicago school hospital volunteer Off has Nats helper booster since 1938 35th wedding anniversary 1976 Sid presented Carolyn thousand dollar AMA Life Membership also got himself Both feel donation Academy way giving something back wonderful fun years have enjoying enchantment model airplanes SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT JUNIOR PACKAGE FREE TO CLUBS Vintage Aero address below has put gether excellent package information concerning get youngsters started model aviation package includes practical hints suggestions regarding ma terials kits supplies ways Vin tage Aero can pick up AMAs AMA Cub also called Delta Dart program leaves off Vintage Aero package free clubs organizations schools etc provided request made regular letterhead requestsfrom individuals cannot accepted AMA club leaders should ask free beginners program package Write Vintage Aero 1 Glen Tenafly NJ 07670 FCC FINES 160 CBERS Federal Communications Commission has levied fines totalling $14725 against 160 Citizens Band radio operators illegal oper ations violation rules fines levied FCC Field offices behalf Safety Special Radio Ser vices Bureau violations various sections rules sections involve communicating over 150 miles failure identify call sign use frequency authorized Citizens Band CB stations overheight antenna pow er excess 4 watts repeated failure reply Commission notices FCC action part relatively new effort crack down illegal CB operators effort appears serious sustained continues steadily increased publicity may eventually make RC opera tions 27 MHz band safer Its too early tell obviously effort has long overdue Connecticut Maine achusens Hampshire Rhode Island 0 Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-Presideet Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Associate Vice-Presidents Robert C Brodeur 405 Main Street Nashua NH 03060 Raymond Giboulean 39 High Street Old Town MC 04468 Charles H Leuroyd PO Box 428 West Grotox MA 01472 Al Novotvik 4 Beverly Place Norwalk CT OBBB0 George Parker 7 Paul Lee MA 01 23B A Mike Schindler B Bolduc Drive Ledyard CT 06339 William Wilbur 6 Laurel Ave Kistery ME 03904 Off Nats about 17th time guess will back working Tabula tion once Havent done much last two three years just got call HQ have agreed help out once should another great Nats will pleasure go back Lake Charles third time met hospitality back land nickel phone call Have couple letters quote month First Gordon Grimm Kittery Maine spoke new club paper Air Space interested keeping up news District well National level wants phone month up-to-date word latest news OK Gordon main observation 10% people club 90% work club much different lot others friend second letter comes way up Burlington Vermont Stephen Pendo informs have very active club RC called Green Mountain RCers Essex Junction VT AMA chartered have scheduled four fun flys summer remaining scheduled September 17 Write him 128 Colchester Ave Burlington VT 05401 further details 30 membersl well-organized permanent safe ty contest public relations committees also have printed neat little four-page club brochure explaining RC sport listing club officers phone numbers club field Cilley Hill Rd Essex Junction Lots mail month some good some disappointing Insurance dues creases presidential nominations loads club newsletters equity different category divisions within AMA much AMA business hash over Hope have couple meetings fall Associate VPs two different locations up north other out west District Bill Wilbur setting up northern hope have George Parker work out other Well plan late September Fur ther info come GEAR UP AND STUCKI! 66 Model Aviation pnuauay ~ Fame plaque presented ii vvNAMj now White Plains rijy tsee story April 78 issue Model Aviation page 59 Maynard currently deep research Remotely Piloted Vehicles RPVs Applied Physics Lab Johns Hopkins University Maryland New Jersey Ysrls II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 Associate Vice-Presidents Pete Bianchini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 David Fifield 11 Lace Lane Elnora NY 12065 John Grigy 6387 Badger Dr. Lockport NY 14094 Cliff Montylaisir 17 Rotary Dr Summit NJ 07901 Jack Sammarco 2062 Emerson Avn Union NJ 07063 James Slaughter Chief Crafts & Hobbies USAF/EUROPE Boo 4067 APO New York 09009 Walter Throne 208 Windemerr Rd Syracuse NY 13219 SECOND DISTRICT THOUGHTS During four-year term Vice-Pres ident AMA have learned lot about YOU YOUR problemsand about AMA ITS problems Having natural inclination analyze anatomy problem reduce its simplest denotation have allotted good deal available meditation time direction seeking correlation factor common both TYPES prob lems ie YOURS ITS yielded intriguing conclusion wit AMA MEMBERSHIP AMA MANAGE MENT have never really come KNOW other kind unfamiliarity has fear prevented establishment adequate rapport turn has resulted regretable lack mutual understanding respect belief situation demands im mediate turning around AMA achieve greatness capable mind average modeler far too much mystery surrounding people ac tivities top managerial super structure provide him least very little hope ever participating engenders feeling remoteness pro duces what some regard incurable lethargy apathy etc believe malady NOT incurable feel cure lies man agement-fostered educational program under supervision qualified full-time Edu cational Director Let know whether agree JOE FRIEND distinct pleasure report Joe District II RC Contest Board appointee has now designated AMA Chair man Board will recalled Joe succeeded George Buso unselfishly re linquished post after having done mag nificent job give someone else op portunity performing very important function Originally appointed Joe Associate Vice-Presidents Dis trict II handled assignment ef ficiently natural CB post Add course fact Joe better known highly regard ed RC contest fliers country joe will replace Bill Northrop RC Contest Board Chairman Bill represents tough act follow say Show Biz know Joe will great job real credit AMA District II ZONE OF SILENCE new jewel already gemencrusted crown District II derives silent area great pre-occupa tion refer Soaring RC type Anoth er model aircraft Classic born Sat urday June 17 1978 form Empire State RC Soaring Classic am indebted reminder event friend Paul Wedeking Secretary Millstone Valley Silent Flyers Cranbury New Jersey recall report last issue MA re garding birth club although Empire State Classic creature held Long Island Silent Flyers Syo sett area New York Paul proudly reports Sherman Weisbrod president club Millstone Valley Silent Flyers won First Place modified Maestro sail plane Congrats Sherm! LISF deserve high points praise reasons TV press coverage highly impressive us watched proceedings CBSTV Channel 2 News 7 11 PM day Ron Swoboda reporting detail club arranged have leading bank sponsor contest obtained heavy support Boy Scouts LISF donated entrance fees BRAVO LISF! Thank Paul fine report GEAR UP AND LOCKED! sylnania Virgisra III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe District Ill Vice-President 1101 ERaho Road Dayton OH 45429 Associate Vice-Presidents Joe Elben 5192 Edenhurst Lynhurst OH 44124 Francis Fluharty 504 21st St Vienna IAIV 26101 Laird Jackson 523 Meadombrook Sr David PA 19067 Edward Winner 1521 Summit Sc. McKeesport PA 15131 received good report Associate VP Ed Wisser McKeesport PA regarding first static aircraft show held Western PA took place April 27 28 29 Eastland Mall East McKeesport Ed reports Tn-Valley Show proved huge suc cess Great interest shown AMA district display mall customers em ployees Ed feels indicates Pittsburgh area needs shows displays type encourage aeromodeling general Seventy aircraft entered seven categories trophies awarded through three places category AMA dis play eye-catcher AMA litera ture went like hotcakes clubs involved show Keystone Clippers Laurel Highlands Stuntmasters ARCs Despite high winds threatening weather flying demos put several modelers large crowd expressed great enthusiasm disbelief quality flying demo picture below shows Ed display awards Ed wants extend thanks co-director Fred Miller helped make event such success attended spoke 25th anniver sary celebration banquet Vienna WV Sky Sharks MAC June 24 President Hank Nilsen attending made wife Clara welcome very pleasant evening also very nice spend time very good friends Mark Radcliff parents Vienna Sky Sharks congratulated promoting modeling area such long time have involved facets mod eling although currently activity largely RC hope report reaches AMA time moment am temporary duty Vuma AZ flight testing RPV Air Force has extremely busy year Im unfortunately going have miss competing Nats did have chance visit some local modelers Modeling creates universal brotherhood can experience everywhere world Delaware rict Columbia land h Catalina IVViroinia DISTRICT REPORT John Spalding District IV Vice-President 5803 tllerbie Street Lanlssos MD 20801 Associate Vice-Presidents Charles Foreman 609 Pohite Rd. Mechanicsnille VA 23111 V Bill Helms BOO Tyovla Road Charlotte NC 26210 George Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19609 John Preston 7012 Eloira Court Falls Church VA 22042 Russell Sandusky 1122 Plaza Circle Joppa MD 21065 Paul Yacobucci 6406 Winthrop Dr Fayessenille NC 26301 remote possibility will reading column before last Satur day month chance will Ill spend column telling about Annual AMA District IV meeting August 26 1978 will day members District IV get together chanicsville suburb Richmond VA annual meeting didnt attend last year already know missed great happening Now miss years youll missing bigger better informative program before Kirby Crawford will star attraction 30 lb scalequarter-sizeGulf Hawk will show us powerplant tell us obtain modify use Homelite unit think monster-scale slow stately should see Kirbys 25 lb Mr Mul ligan fly Straight up rolling ship performs like competition pattern machine John Preston scale Howard Crispin East Coast judges organization John Worth John Clemens myself AMA matters Maynard Hill forum modeling aspects will fill Saturdays program bursting course districts AMA workers plan too can meet Last years banquet fine meal great entertainment years will its best outdo both counts AMAs new film Marvelous Miniatures will high light Sunday hosts RCC VA will stage fun fly field Fort Lee air strip events wil[ everyone October1978 67 kind aircraft events Proto Race Consecutive Spins Novice Pattern Advance Pattern Scalestatic Sundays demonstration will include Bob Violett ducted-fan scale jet A-4 Please come Elementary School Mechanicsville VA Saturday August 26th Directions will sent district clubs check officers call George Pres ton 804 740-0082 Chuck Foreman 804 746-7214 Alabama ida gia issippi to Rico V South Carolina essee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeil District V Vice-President 617 Sooth 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Aooociate Vice-Presidents John Bryson400CouncilCir P0 Box 1355 Tupelo MS 38801 Jerome Hall 4326 Baywood Dr Huntsville AL 35805 Richard Jackson 108 Thorolee Sr Charleston Htts SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr Deiray Beach FL 33444 Patrick Koehler 1592 Idlewood Oak Cr Anlantu GA 30319 Ed Moorman P08ev 1643 Etlin AFB FL 32842 Luis Rodrituez 8-10 5th St Ext. Villa Rica Bavamon Puerto Rico 00619 John Workman 5321 Overton Road Nashville TN 37220 like hero stories real true Long long ago earth still cooling just taken over District about five years ago began get newsletters Fred Komlosy Florida Palm Beach Aeronauts After about year got message Palm Beach Aeronauts simply NO FIELD fly little club being held together Freds newsletter faithfully cranked out month kept cheering people up issue telling would soon have field Four half years later Fred still turning out newsletter still did have field still keeping group glued together paper fact doubled meetings coming twice month keep entertained suddenly came alarming realization Mr Komlosy enjoying longest uninterrupted tenure newsletter editor District V AMA Council agreed meeting year voted unanimous ly award Fred AMAs coveted SUPERIOR SERVICE AWARD outstanding newslet ter service I 4 lLtUiC 51 IC dii ,VU 511 right accepting award club president Charlie Herman saga five long fruitless years unpaid sacrifice keeping AMA Chartered Club together sheer guts hard work Thats idea hero way two important per sons want meet cute little lady left District V RC Contest Co ordinator Mrs Charlene Fields DISTRICT V CLUB OF THE MONTH month meet Broward Country RC Association Fort Lauderdale FL splendid AMA-Chartered Club has solved its flying field problems thanks Mr Steve Sampier Markham Park Manager Broward County has graciously paved take-off strip county park given group vntniiA nlace fly Shown above Dave Smilowita duD treas urer Pat White Curly Harrison Curly brag eine about little ship Jim Scroggins club leaders newsletter editor beautiful fami lywife Priscilla daughter Cheri Stan Rudd Bob Willix Mark Rudd show off Ugly Stick proudly top flier park 68 Model Aviation e gentleman irre rtgrtc IS IVIr jerome Hall AMA Assoc VP Alabama Jerome belongs important RocketCity RCCIub Huntsville AL newsletter edi tor Dont get mad him Mrs Hall made him pose lady. nere 4 very ItdiJPY IUUPIC uorr t Marge Murray Goodman look like still honeymoon Husband wife teams tough beat model airplane competition tour Important Titers tne club L-R George Husen Sr John Handel pretty Gail McCreery George Husen Jr have come out enjoy Sunday afternoon outing little planes club president I-red Hetterich flanked Doc Vaughan Fred Wolf Fred good president real gentleman makes everyone feel home pict important airplane Joann Dan Smith show off scale Air-Coupe saved best last group photo ot outstanding club regularly hosts monthly contest modeling world has chartered 10 years boasts over 100 members President Hetterich middle holdingyou guessed itAMAs prestigious AWARD OF EXCELLENCE bestowed Illinois ana ucky S Minsouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee District VI Vice-President 819 Mandrake Batavia 1160510 Associate Vicv-Presidents David S Ahlberg 734 Acadia Rd. Valparaiso IN 46383 Rover Geers RR 5 Quincy IL 62301 Robert Gill 216 Stutely Lane Springfield IL 62704 Frank L Hughes 709 NE 44th St Kansas City MO 64116 Edwin Wynn Paul 1640 Maywick Dr Levingtvn KY 40504 Robert E Stagner 1838 Seifert Dr. Poplar Blaff MO 63901 Phillip Sallivan 3021 Spring Valley Ct Anderson N 46011 United States Control Line Champion ships held June 17-18 Winston-Salem NC Class AAAA meet has grown largest Control Line contests country Contestants come over eastern half United States also far away Canada Texas California took leisurely drive down through Smoky Mountains what beautiful time year travel thing bright green flowers blooming everywhere bugs multiplied yet what enjoy about being contest flierthe drive different parts coun try visiting flier friends also enjoy competition flying really dont care have trophies District VI clubs have having kinds Fun Flies contests too list doubt modelers have time read magazine now Ill read next winter Quincy Falcons R/C Club Quincy IL put air show static display Il linois Veterans Home July 4th such success may turn out annual event club also sponsored Cross Country Fly July 16 Wyaconda State Park interchange Highway 61 Hannibal MO airport about 23 miles Havent heard won sounds like fun receive bundle club newslettersevery month Some page two several exceptional publications Ill comment various ones once awhile steal parts can Allan Goldstein Bob Skaja editors Chicagoland Ra dio Control Modelers newsletter Wings n Things published Merlyn Graves newsletter contains such things club news contest news editorials model month cartoons building hints ads An excellent publication Dope Sheet published Terre Haute Indiana Radio Control Club Don May editor another excellent news letter July issue contained write-ups about equipment safety Messerschmitts Purdue University three-views cartoons maps contest information field maintenance news club news enjoy reading Next week its off Nats feel sorry didnt go certainly like see new country new foods new friends tawa S Mickigav S Mmnetnta assin VII DISTRICT REPORT Kenneth F Morris District VII Vice-President 1023 Iowa Avenue Muscatine IA 52761 Associate Vice-Presidents James D Clark RR 3 Cedar Rapids IA 52401 Frank Morrissey 14100 W Park Ave New Berlin WI 53151 Tim Price 11287 Saar Sterlinv Heights Ml 48078 Win Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Trail Sn Joseph Mt 49085 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 Howard Wayne 1706 7th St NE. Rochester MN 55901 Wayne Yeager 38235 Castle Romulus Ml 48174 Sig IMAC contest huge success very enjoyable time chance visit fliers Saturday weather cooperative few models destroyed high winds Sig kind enough replace Sig kit crashed during day other manufacturers also did same has nicest gestures manufacturer can make Sig should also commended effort sponsoring annual contest certainly spend bunclt money putting thing year also gets better year has got District VIIs best contests Sunday excellent fly ing both models full scale Hazel Maxey put air show noon Pete Meyers flew Decathalon through splendid dis play maneuvers thrilled crowd Ned Powers FAA pre sented Glenn Hazel award contributions FAA Flight Safety pro gram AMA FAA will hard-pressed find staunch supporters Hazel Glenn Sigafoose able make Central Iowa Aero modelers Control Line contest Des Moines 16th July surprising number entries first major contest several years Over 50 entries total Fast Slow Combat Both WHO WMT-TV reporters cover event kind thing need chance fly Davenport RC Societys Soaring contest days weather what like Lots wind much Suds City Soar-In didnt accomplish much fun talked lots people Muscatine Miniature Aircraft Association held Mississippi Valley Soaring Open July 9 saw 23 entries After lots winch problems things got going great time Chip Pairett St Louis Eagles came out top Chip flew Sailaire did tre mendous job Everyone entered got some thing think enjoyed two weeks till Nats am still waiting lots Michigan clubs respond question about lower Michigan being transferred Either lot apathy everyone too busy answer talked Terry Taylor AVP Min neapolis Howard Wayne AVP Ro chester about District VII West meeting Nothing definite yet Milwaukee Flying Electrons have tentatively offered host meeting fall Perhaps can get some thing going yet Have talked Associate Vice President lately have problems should contact first dont get satisfaction let know AVPs should working areas improve membership relations improve com munications AVP its time get someone has time willing job time am seriously thinking appointing couple new AVPs Wisconsin sure have input subject please let know Nats will nominating committee meeting nominate candidates AMA president has some put members District VII whole much time read nominations will over President District Vice Presidents even-numbered districts am encouraging vote fall because important vote minority can rule Remember AMA belongs you CAN something about way run CANT dont put forth effort present ideas suggestions Executive Council needs advice probably now ever because inflation rate increased insurance costs IRS problems rules changes anti-Nats feelings long range planning inequity insurance Muscular Dystrophy PR programming per manent Nats site etc Does stir up com ments TOGETHER can improve AMA everyone gives little bit themselves seem have ENERGY CRISIS AMAlots people dont have energy contribute little bit really hope changes soon Hope see Milwaukee Fly ing Electrons Pattern Scale contest Arkansas S toursiata Monica homa s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank District VIII Vice-President 2933 Blankenslsip Wichita Foils IX 76308 Associate Vice-Presidents Buzz Averill 9117 Lu Barranee NE Albuquerque NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Sulphur LA 70663 Frank Osborne 18 Mohave Dr N Little Rock AR 72116 Sad Tenny Box 545 Richardson TX 75080 As written before Nats before Nominating Committee meets before Council meets will too up-to-date want time thank members District VIII electing four terms Vice-President hope have served well might have help ful some terms successfully served wish next VP elect good term service help can serve well As know John Clemens has served president during term also running re-election want thank John eight years leader AMA chair man Council sympathetic ear teller fine stories around fine gentleman Thanks John us District VIII As know nominated Bill Lee Missouri City TX Houston succeed VP District VIII As now no other nomination would like get pitch Bill active modeler October1978 69 active leader Has good background AMA works Can make fine VP representative Council CL cat egory director Nats writes Rac ing column magazine opinion would best choice have also nominated John Byrne present VP District Il President AMA John well-qualified become AMA presi dent has served District II VP four years active contributing Council mem ber active flier member Elec tronic Eagles member working USPJA has earned respect expertise matters concerning AMA John legal profession has indicated able dedicate time effort job choice hope yours also FAI Sailplane meet TCSC went well Dale Nutter hard work control Fort Worth Aces contest well attended Becky Thomas boys working Once again Ed Rankin RC Pylon also among contest officials Texas State Championship CL contest Cliff Cloud Climbers going strong Pyramid Acres South Benbrook good day thermals Typical Texas HOT have other special thanks should go Contest Directors club officers newsletter editors staff District ficers did great job no pay what really want show apprecia tion what may have done will please vote next election may agree choice vote choice Colorado as aska h Dakota h Dakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Vince Mankewski District IX Vice-President 105 Waldo Circle Bellenue NE 68005 Associate Vice-Presidents Charles Brancors 2220 Mariposa Blod Capss WY 62601 Gerald Derre,, 6464 S A,rtrs Place Acror, CO 80016 Pad Kegel 9t0 Noeth t2tl, Faqo ND 58102 Oscar Olson 6t 11 Maple Oseralsa Nt 6tttO4 Jim OReilly 4760 N Barrier Wictrisa KS 67220 Lonnie Kroeber Associate Vice Presi dent Fargo North Dakota moving unfortunately leaving District IX Lonnie Paul Kegel opportunity get together during Minneapolis Piston Pop pers contest June 24 25 Paul aware has principally involved upcoming district meeting Fargo October 14 1978 Paul has correspondent since first year quite current district events has worked closely Lonnie have asked Paul serve Associ ate Vice President can take advantage experience Lonnie Kroeber has done outstanding job will missed us dur ing long vacation mail always contained letters Lonnie least once week loss will certainly someone elses gain Good luck best wishes Lonnie Paul Kegel 910 North 12th Fargo ND 58102 advises due contractual agreements reservation requirements meeting place need accurate head count district meeting Please left out Write Paul make re servations now October 14 district meeting Fargo District IX seat Free Flight Contest Board has filled Jerry Murphy 2432 Astron Drive Colorado Springs Jer ry has over 20 years contest Free Flight ex perience has resided Colorado Springs since 1972 member Magnificent Mountain Men Denver has AMA leader member contest director since 1968 Jerry came District IX after ing active flier Dallas area has participated regularly Nats exper ience participation Free Flight fra ternity along desire respect position makes him ideal selection Congratulations Jerry Show Teams will pleased know newest air show team District IX 21st team Air Capitol Eagles Wichita Kansas air show team program Academys primary public relations tool teams must meet stringent criteria very active responsibilities ing member show team make con test flying other obligations difficult fulfill say least As districts first show team can take pride Air Capitol Eagles Members team Jerry Shumaker manager Larry Vickers Jerry Carley Scott Davies Harold Perry J Osborne Keith Penner Weyn Sallada Clyde Young congrulated very nice thank letter came mail Milford R/Cers Milford KS Last months column included report Super-Size Model Contest Pictures contest included Milford R/Cers courtesy appreciated Thank Lincoln Sky Knights AMA 405 among first respond coordina tors concerning contest sanctioning 1979 refer District IX report July issue club again right top things Some shots excellent 19th Annual Pattern Scale contest also included Sky Knights currently exploring possibility hosting 1979 Nats Lincoln Nebraska Dynamite expressing gratitude some additional newsletters sent really appreciated Windfree News Donovans Radio Control Club South Dakota Hi Flyer Arvada As sociated Modelers Arvada CO Mile-Hi R/C Clubs Tail-Spinners Denver CO Knight Flyer KC Northern Knights Model Aeronautics Club Kansas City MO Northern Knights District VI members live District IX thoughtful enough send copy newsletter District Meetings October 14 Fargo Paul Kegel AVP Dis trict IX 910 North 12th Fargo ND 58102 October 28 Denver Jerry Deneau AVP District IX 6464 South Andes Place Aurora CO 80016 See ya 70 Model Aviation Radio Control Contest Board member Loren Tregellas Sky Knights contest orian rossiey came Lincoin Trom T raul beautiful P-47 aaMajor Mac Steve Stucky head judge Ken Krehbiel Con test Director name unknown Lunch Lratsc tor II ri Barb Arlan Camp bell Fred Martha Soniter Lincoln Look smalla u eiemesser looks typical Nebraska flying field view pits Milford typica sJ contests except 35 lb Ugly Stick background activity Super-Size Model Contest Arizona fornia ii da 0 Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 2501 Armour Lane Redondo Beach CA 90278 Associate Vlc-tresidnntn Robert Barnen 981080 Komo Mci Drive Ama Hi 96101 Ginmi Cotter 2020 Gill Port Lime Wnlrrt Cr.k CA 64698 Alec Chisolm 1100 Went Simm Fresrrv CA 93711 John Pond 4269 Syntro Circle Sarr Joe CA 95136 Bolt Reynolds RI 8 Bun 51 Thiccoir AZ nsio Betty Strenor 3723 Snrowrlerr Averrnme trrvq Beach CA 90808 Grarrqer Williams 181 Pammmee Street Sari Main-os CA 92069 travels past month took out Anaheim attend meeting Pacific Soaring Association meeting presid ed over club president Rod Sweet gave talk AMA finances ie money goes Did know 113 gross income used salaries annuities meeting ran old time free flighter Joe Alvarez Joe meeting looking people work part full time helping him kit two-seater airplane de signed may have heard Its called Polliwagen seems Joes tried help employment bureau equipped thumbs hands So Joe thought model builders would natur al help out live within reasonable distance Anaheim contact Ill give information way Joe uses Kraft servos trim tab control Pol liwagen Activity Northern California continues hum Besides Biplane R/C Pattern As sociation Ive mentioned before California A/I R/G Association SAM oriented organization recently staged 3-day annual Clovis Lakes Recreation Area meet held over Memorial Day week end rousing success Further activity sees meets like World War II Scramble World War Jambor ee becoming annuals success has begot Golden Age Parade will fea ture designs 1919 1939 new idea meet should meet lots approval National Air Space Museum Smithsonian has opened new gallery called Flying Fun will feature dif ferent types model planes display Some planes ones used world cham pionship records notable model Miss Liberty Bell Bob Doris Rich flew across United States 1975 Any going through Washington must plan spend least day minimum going through museum have new AVP Arizona Bob Reynolds Tucson Bob active Control Line flier also has flown Free Flight presently producing Control Line kits Goodyear Carrier Bob replacing Ed Hagerlin resigned because leaving area Any Arizonians AMArelated questions problems funnel through Bob Put him work address top column As youll note read Johnny Clemens column isnt going run presidency again am sorry see Johnny leave has visible president AMA has ever its forgone conclusion somebody will elected replace him its going tough find somebody much dedication enthusiasm Johnny Ill miss ya Speaking electionsthis year Im due stand again office youll re-elect Ill serve another term has pleasure serv ing District X past two years Im willing another two THERMALS Alaska 0 Idaho ana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District Xl Vice-Preoident 1417 NW 19101 Street Seattle WA 98177 Associate Vice-Presidents Al Culver 1607 S von Elm Pocatnllo 83201 Simon Oreete Re 1 Box 48 Boadview MT S9015 Clarence E Haught Rt 5 Box 18 Conan dAlene 1083814 Ed McCollough 53 SE 61 Portland OR 97215 Orlando Oly Recix 26608 Done Court Kent WA 98031 Dvn Zipoy 21418 NE Main Snreet Redmond WA 96052 month have guest author person Howard Phillips hope en tertained columnand addition has point possible entertain large crowds use gas engine powered models Think about Howard entitles column OUTDOOR FLYING INDOORS KINGOOME HAPPENING think flying Nordic A-2s Outdoor Hand Launched Gliders large rubber scales Old Timer Rubber P-30s Coupe dHivers indoors impossible Well has hap pended recently Seattle Sounders Soccer League professional soccer game Seattle About 20 us got together prior games put practice session also little apprehensive about knowing what air conditioning system would large outdoor models would land what people would landed crowd Anyhow everything turned out quite well So got invitation perform Minnesota Kicks versus Seattle Sounders soccer game Now have gather approximately 50 people together age 5 tolets just say youngsters heartto show crowd something new halftime shows hard because everyone eager elated help exciting event got stadium plenty time set up headquarters show office put together planes As soon Junior preliminary soccer game over 15-minute time period what wanted decided hold off flying bigger stuff time cause people still streaming could save halftime Everybody started streaming out field P-nuts both Indoor Outdoor Hand Launched Gliders small Old Timer Rubber plus indoor EZ-Bs Pennyplanes Everybody started about same time really getting time give up went show office after good round applause made us feel real good halftime walked around edge field get position behind soc cer benches ready go field spectators ready head concession stands Except thingwe got field before left seats first planes air first gasps oohs aahs went up right away spellbound back seats Nordics launched set goal posts flier middle field would pull other half field circle tow bit launch three four Nordics up same time some actually going over heads people first second level seats after launch circled three four times over crowd fact chased two first level seats people caught very careful found out later some very light stick models did same thing also carefully caught Some models real small like P-nut outdoor scale being put 30- 40-foot TV screen time lifted off astroturf till time landed What beautiful sight 14-inch wingspan 30-foot wingspan really blownup picture airplanes going up continually Television cameras Seattle stations Minnesota station televising back area getting right down last minute demonstration Coupe fliers came over asked could try reach top Kingdome 350 feet wound up limit ready said Lets Sure enough started climbing nice tight circle past first level seats second level still climbing spectators really cheering up past highest television platform about 275 feet up just about 10 feet short high est part dome flattened out beautiful transition crowd its feet cheering louder goal just scored looked clock said 30 seconds go referees soccer teams headed out dressing rooms referee got just beyond goalpost started blow ing whistle never heard such loud chorus boos stopped tracks looked up saw beautiful model float ing gracefully decided judge jury part bailgame promotion sales manager came over worried look face seeing model still quite ways up asked modeler way helping model down faster turned away slightly smiled myself sheep ishly said yes working now time model almost within grasp spectators feet rest modelers just finished fly ing ready leave field As grasped model tremendous cheer went up modelers helpers beautiful gratified smile across faces would like thank Northwest Free Flight modelers helped under taking especially Strat-O-Bats Boeing Hawks Free Flight Clubs Sunday fli ers well way case youre wondering went back watched rest soccer game Seattle won 1-0 shootout Maybe inspiration Thank Howard case won dering Howard planning bigger better things Stay tuned October1978 71 FLY IN THE SECOND CONT As announced JACK LUEKEN progress right no ne same last t 1 The Postal sters everywhere ger i membership 2 All flying mu will time fI nature time fidavit models ce rules ate ~fety adL y October wanted may muuei 5 AMA medals st three places si will awarded wa 6 Rules e first two paragraphs third paragraph rule book page 26 ur Control Line AA Solo kind control Ii Iin-luding plastic k lisplacement no dels must metal control Iinei Minimum wire inch Qn olane flo ant ry OT mouei ready-built 8 Stopwatch rem refueling rest 9 The hold model U has started engine Helper releases mo tant flier No mechanica EDWHI mwYodcN nal cont unches frorr mwt flo mne ground flight 1 alt supervisor mode Score total elap pit stop time iniri nch completion 18 Please note Fly ii Fall Flying Fair Postal C AMA Contest San ual flights made dui wise AMA sanctioned cont applies accordingly 19 Send results whic y November 30 1978 ano urther information Ed IA hope year dividuals will host local youngsters Fall F cluded Thats what jack L Patty Sasnett did SouTi fall great suc Individual contestants beat clock sure put ii last year looking year Lets fly up storm JUNIOR FLIGHT September almost means another school year about aeromodeling year school Are teacher thinking about startir class perhaps would like conduct school Maybe SI like see model school Sure sounds like grea inly worthwhile bit easier ian anout rewa Before rush make lot promi down hobby shop lot dough stuff yai better study entire very pragmatic eve five elemi lered successful pri nking before action hat going tits dis nv can fifth step n have gstepsgoba 0 some ch aims shoul accomplish already hay Lnt Af becor n really ans elements have adaptable accommo find anP Cr gym chool months oe completely trolled After ti difficult situations re involved programi iow thinkoverwh visit ow modelers y 5cuss some o r what can caaem ne c 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Edition: Model Aviation - 1978/10
Page Numbers: 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72
Do know holds current world records sport holds largest number aviation records has gone highest fastest farthest mostest Such information contained USA World National viation-Space Records Book published Washington DC National Aeronautic Association people hold records have thing common captured record follow ing system procedure recognized subscribed around world FA Despite influences todays mass communications technology available instant dispersion ideas few things same world-wide Aviation records exceptions happy circum stance developed group forwardlooking individuals among representa tive United States met Paris 1905 formed Federation Aeronautiq ue Internationale FAI realized air craft wave future means should developed measure avia tions advances knew would soon arise need standard measurement claims performance could recognized confidence system rules followed first aviation record established Santos Dumont Brazil 1906 speed 41292 kph Since time FAI record activity has grown include almost aspect aviation latest edition official records book has 20 different cat egories several classes cate gory Over years FAI has grown expand ed its scope operations sponsors world sport aviation championships under takes continuous modernization Sport ing Code permits fair scientific comparison performance attained pilots different nations facilitates interna tional air travel non-commercial aircraft evaluates aeronautical progress through organization international meetings granting medals diplomas international body groups together National Aero Clubs member-countries NAA FAI member-country required have Aero Club United States National Aeronautic Association NAAs history also goes back 1905 oldest non-profit public service aviation ganization nation NAA operates six levels international national record certifica tion institutional aviation education general sport aviation activities Nationally function NAA rep resent phases sport aviation acti vities recognized FAI represent United States World Championships abroad World record attempts United States must sanctioned NAA recognized FAI administration regulation such attempts handled NAAs Contest Records Board NAA works its Divisions promoting interest participation sport aviation encour aging local regional national competi tions AMA some aviation sport disciplines NAA has recognized organization national representative particular sport has delegated some FAI related activities organization giving NAA Division status through NAA therefore Academy Model Aeronautics official represent ative aeromodeling United States has supervision model aircraft record tempts competition sanctions selection US team members attending World Cham pionships sits international aero modeling committee ClAM United States representative its determinations directly affect future sport its continued development official functions no other US organization can claim have access exclusively AMAs status official spokesman sport United States responsibility can affect mem ber organization entire sport authority derives National Aeronautic Association FAI Other NAA Divisions overseeing particular aviation sports Aerobatic Club America American Society Aerospace Education Balloon Federation America National Pilots Association Soaring Society America United States Hang Gliding As sociation United States Parachute As sociation Division members have also joined NAA individual members taking advantage 50% reduction NAA dues offered Division members participating wide variety insurance programs receiving newsletter other services Through its Divisions Affiliates individual members NAA represents over 160000 aviation enthus iasts nationwide NAA FAI have very broad program recognition contribution individuals industry aerospace progress FAI has series awards Divisions ward nominations through NAA Nationally NAA administers renown Wright Col lier Brewer Trophies annual winners prestigious awards chosen committees appointed NAA ceremo nies associated presentation trophies major events aviation cal endar trophies awards NAA Divisions members assume similar degree significance unqualified honor recognized official repre sentative sport AMAS WORLD-WIDE INFLUENCE THROUGH NAA AND FAI Internationally NAA represents Unit ed States FAI General Conferences Continued page 65 October1978 61 AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice- Presidents L ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 Vic Powell AMA KAA AND FAI NAA Executive Director vu ruwun CXeCUiivc u,rucur urn iuu rdduun al Aeronautic Association PROFILE OF SID AND CAROLYN AXELROD L-22 AND L-23 did happen Well strict parents start Growing up Chicago during Depression Sidney required press exactly 12 pairs pants fathers custom tailoring shop day after school before being al lowed split Family chores out way out back door leap racy 3c trolley Cicero wait thing clickety-clack out edge town vacant lot pals waiting him fly min iature airplanes Carl Goldberg Pete Vaco Gerry Ritz Veto Garfolio others flew twin pushers can ards gassies remembers lot Indoor contests won including variable pitch microfilm-covered prop 1937 Carolyn started going meets Sid 1938 did contests placed 2nd big Junior Birdmen America Championship 1934 twin pusher 1st Indoor duration Indianapolis American Legion meet little Sid current RC Sailplane Carolyn Sid Axeirod today THIS MONTH WE HONOR truly great model airplane pioneers era Sid Axelrod beautiful wife Carolyn Life Member AMA too first such husband wife combi nation Academys history nmn First Sid President famous Top Flite Company Chicago worlds largest manufacturers model propel lers turning out two million year Giving kids what want words describing companys operation making high qual ity products kids ALL ages include kits George Aldrichs Nob ler Phil Krafts Kwik-Fly Dave Platts SE5 others Sid Caro lyn have spent lives model planes Sids Rogues Gallery comes pic Chicago Aeronauts circa 1936-37 Thats Sid second right between Carl Goldberg Sids right Leon Kiesman far left Frank Nekimken others unidentified lady encouraging him did OK re members contest never forgot ten 1937 Detroit Nats shared alternately bath tub sleep Johnny Clemens Johnny verified asked about added thing fine til some kid floor Continued page 66 Jim McNeiII AMA Historian Ufe member Team Sd tfle uetroit njasswnn nina own design Free Flight model powered byan Ohlsson 60 Would like honorary Life Member AMA no dues pay issued two-digit AMA license number would never again issued other person thousand dol lar donation Academy will have pay lump sum Recent AMA Executive Council action has made easier Four equal pay ments $250 spread over two-year per iod will suffice like though necessary can specify whether donation will used growing building fund someday permanent AMA Headquarters name will appear memorial plaque noting generosity ** ** 5* 9** 5 * *5 ** ** K/2LIwA-7 ** I Co4tAX ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHNNY CLEMSNS PO Box 64573 Dallas Texas 75206 PERFECTLY SAFE! obvious aeromodeling few things SURGEON GENER AL does consider iniurious health Everyone should it! SMOKE MODEL AIRPLANE INSTEAD SHOULD HAVE KNOWN! Years ago someone assured stuck aeromodeling long enough Id come out top Sure enough Im getting bald! THIS WIFE CAME THROUGH! Modeler wife Honey youll just have something help bring some money pay bills Two days later announced Well did what asked raised some money garage sale Surprised said Great What did sell airplanes JERSEY COAST SPORT FLIERS NEW JERSEY Editor ED RUNKELsTRANSMITTER newsletter has everything making excel lent paper Ed salts fine car toons cartoon shows man wife hobby shop looking model engine As can guess smiling frown ing saying let have next suppose youll want PLANE will RADIO then. GOODYEAR MODEL AIRCRAFT CLUBAKRON OH WITH SALUTE TO THE LADIES. Editor AL SCHMIDTS WIND SOCK Quote NOTE FROM MY WIFE TO YOUR WIFE weekend Chapel Hill perhaps best time wives get together discuss balsa dust over house paint fumes general complaints about having model airplane fanatic family sharing stories sit registration ticket booths helping enthusiasm knowing can con husbands dinner afterwards Girls really need help show women always end up having good time Im hoping see LINDA BEAUTIFUL! MID-HUDSON MODE LMASTERS NEW YORK Editor EARL VANGORDERS WING TIPS quote applies modeling world sent JACK ARNOUTSA po lite man listens interest things knows about told him person knows nothing about DeMornay NO MATTER HOW YOU TRY modeler said flying sea plane models saw girl struggling water pulled out water time tried give mouth-to-mouth resuscitation SHED GET UP AND RUN JEFCO AEROMODELR LAKEWOOD CO Editor STAN THORNLEY has item JEFCO FLYER think justgreat quote JOHN ALLEN arrived field back end Pontiac literally drag ging trunk essentials new childrens sand box flying field gift Jefco Club ANDREA JOHN MARK ALLEN John purchased built painted whole outfit lined bottom plastic Some us lot talking never accomplish much John saw need occupy LITTLE PEO PLE hopefully keep out danger DAD does thing air So John went quietly work! picture sand box being used 2 year old ZACHARY HEISSMANN also newsletter proving John Allen has highest level AMA spirit! Great idea other clubs! IT IS MODERN TIMES An old modeling friend said sons mother-in-law moved couple didnt have decency wait until married HOW TO IMPRESS YOUR WIFE just realized what am right now doing excellent way keep work ing area neat putting article together generate pile little scraps paper simp ly take piece about size page string some Elmers other Glue STICK ALL THE LITTLE SCRAPS INTO THE LINE OF GLUE way often have ONE piece trash clean up WORKS THE SAME WITH WOOD SCRAPS TOO NO-BULL AWARD head column photo yours truly receiving plaque Lansing MI District VII banquet occasion breaking bread banquet climax AMA District Meeting EXPO sponsored CARDS Club LAN SING Awards winners planes en tered displayed EXPO SHOW given out along plaquesandotherhonors outstanding service art aeromod eling plaque shown picture given very fine friend LES HARD CARDS plaque cast aluminum mounted head Texas Long horn steer message below reads JOHNNY CLEMENS GREAT GUY STANDING TALL AND THIS AINT NO BULL really appreciated plaque BUT could have just easily said same things Les fantastic AMAer! encouragement has GREAT influ ence formation inspiration pride has developed tremendous net work AMA club newsletters has helped club editors set up improve papers now exchanging about 50 other clubs Try get acquainted LES HARD quiet cheerful enthusias tic guy always eager try help fine AMA GENTLEMAN! BARONS MODEL CLUB SPO KANE WASHINGTON Editor CHUCK THOMPSONS MON OCLE Whats about Its worlds greatest sport can put controls vintage aircraft flying virgin skies yesteryear competition exciting high speed pylon race! Few other ventures can offer such challenge de signer its failures successes too rare brand comradeship comes being modeler.! YOUR CRACKUP WUZ BAD Just think what mess would have ground hadnt stopped its fall! October1978 63 LES HARD Lansing Michigan CARDS Club presenting NO BULL steer head plaque AMA President Johnny Clemens GRASSFIELD R/C CLUB MINNEAPOLIS GRASSFIELD CLIPPINGS edited VIC LEERHOFF always sparkling news letter Vics April issue found statement club president BOYD BOWDISH expresses never-say-die hopeful spirit modeler After helluva winter Boyd says Found some water seeping basement melting snow Im sure flying time far away way Boyd would courtesy would ex plain Southerners just what basement am sure return can get some Southerner explain what grits 'is follow-up last remark tell about AMAer up North went Nats Lake Charles stopped Louisiana restaurant breakfast waitress asked him wanted grits breakfast said never tried before just bring him grit liked would order some IF YOU WENT THROUGH TEXAS went through Texas way Lake Charles Nats wondered Texans wore pointed-toed bootsit can sit four-abreast Cadil lac pickup trucks traveled Nats Hiway 100 Laguna Heights Texas Gulf Mexico might have met sign painter improbably name C Weed seaweed fact See Texas known fertilizer alone TEXAN TRIED FOR TREASON thinking TEXAS just heard Texan being tried treason HE COULDNT REMEMBER THE ALAMO Probably thought pie fac tory San Antonio PIE ALAMO AERO RADIO CLUB F LINT MICHIGAN DAVID STAR edits AERO SHAFT May issue found some words wisdom clubs membership said maintain yards maintain cars homes maintain aircraft WHY CANT YOU HELP MAINTAIN YOUR FLYING SITE? other side coin David says work parties spring dedicated younger members unable older brother IS NOT MODELER came field place David lots constructive editorial comment like David hope club members didnt take offense thoughtfully made sure everyone did fair share club needs consider FLYING HILLBILLIES RC CLUB Secretary AL RICHT club Charles ton WV sent newsletter HILL BILLY HOTLINE top first page cartoon got kick out keeping HILLBILLY name drawing outhouse sign over door read LACK OF CONTROL TOWER further chuckle just realized wrote above made note along side outhouse says Used DONT FORGET! HELP CLEAN UPA LITTER BIT NIGHT FLYING IS EXCITING have never seen night flying FREE-FLIGHTERS youve missed some ex citement first saw modern concept US FREE FLIGHT CHAMPIONSHIPS Taft California way now strap belly pardon expression plane chemical glow light can seen fur piece dark night model launched trimmed same daylight flying little no wind night model will circle land within reasonable area IT IS WEIRD SEEING NO THING BUT THIS GHOSTLY YELLOWGREEN LIGHT circling NO SOUND after engine cuts off could cure alcoholism miles around! isnt really new because perhaps CARL GOLDBERG will remember visit Dallas years ago wired flashlight bulb pair pencells inside fuselage ZIPPER flew Lest newcom ers become alarmed ZIPPER name model airplane designed Carl G Dawn breaking Id better break off night flying might try some time cant sleep ARENT WE CLEVER DEVILS! Afterthoughtnight flying probably invented modeler did such lousy job building didnt want anyone see MCDONNELL DOUGLAS RC CLUB ST LOU IS MISSOURI JOHN BRITT edits CARRIER WAVE McDonnell Douglas Club beautiful newsletters ever receive Besides being informative John makes sure paper has bit comic re lief Some pearls newest sue follow organization bureaucracy very much like septic tank because real ly big chunks always rise top Variables wont constants arent junk already have will expand fill available space Back serious notein CARRIER WAVE John has roster list members giving pertinent information BUT ALSO LISTING THE RC FREQUENCIES ON WHICH THEY FLY! sure helps buying new radio GATEWAY RC CLUB JACKSONVILLE FLORIDA Club president BILL RISSEL sent very nice letter back March see far behind am enclosing copy newsletter FLY PAPER Rather pull anything paper quote Id like congratulate Bill both newsletter letter really showed PRIDE read writing much know credit growth sport/hobby AMA PRIDE BELIEF what SHOW YOUR PRIDE IN OUR HOBBY AND MAKE THE OTHER GUY ENVIOUS WHAT IS CONSCIENCE Conscience still small voice makes husband tell wife went flying instead going workbefore some else tells MANNED SPACECRAFT CENTER RC HOUSTON TEXAS TIM BROWN edits very newsy news letter club Space Center bunch AMAers mastermind space vehicles plumbing goes em spare time fly model airplanes can develop still better space vehicles! Tims Vol II No 8 newsletter related happening Ive gotta share JOHN KIKER Manned Space Club likeable guys youd ever want meet built tall like Abe Lincoln smiles down upon us earthlings John real wheels developing hard ware Space Shuttle Considering re sure going keep eye next flight Space Shuttle seemsthat Kiker flying New Era R/C model inverted SUDDENLY THE NOSE HATCH CAME OPEN tank batteries fell out However loss nose weight kept tall down NO ENGINE NO CONTROL Kiker got down INVERTED very little damage comment sure fly funny inverted engine batteries! John sure gonna watch next Space Shuttle flight MAKING YOUR FIRST RC FLIGHT course first RC flight tough hard down knees hands folded head bowedand still holding transmitter watching airplane! THE GREATEST OF ALL ADVICE DONT LET TOMORROW HAPPEN WITHOUT YOU! does bit philosophy fit model airplaning can remember being thanked father two boys Dallas helping provide excitement aeromodeling said kept boys alive years face terminal disease boys confined wheelchairs very little control bodies limbs heads Yet boys held tight challenges control line speed flying drove forward set NATIONAL AMA RECORDS having handiwork flown team manner other AMA control line pilots THEIR SECRET OF LIFE simply day discovered something else about modeling HAD TO BE HERE TOMORROW TO COM PL ET E formula boys lived long yond doctors predictions respect memory wisdom guts skills determined young fellows recall youthe GROGANS DALLAS own experience know powers belief determination have heard kiddingly claim secret having survived supposedly termi nal disease because remembered HAD 2A MORE YEARS TO GO ON MY READERS DIGEST SUBSCRIPTION must confess that statement simply hu morous way recognizing heck lot still would just work staying alive duties AMA Pres ident probably greatest inspiration because HAD to write next months magazine article Thanks God giving strength determination wis dom choosing leadership AMA inspiration staying alive HOPE THAT AMA CAN SERVE YOU IN SOME SPECIAL WAY TOO DONT LET TOMORROW HAP PEN WITHOUT YOU! AGE IS SLOWING ME DOWN simply cant go pace used guess can blame Father Mother FATHER TIME MOTHER NA TURE ******all now****** 64 Model Aviation FAI/NAA/AMA Coot pg 61 FAI Council FAI sport technical committees periodic meetings NAA appoints delegates observers nominated Division Committee Committees rules regula tions various sections Sporting Code formulated based actual compe tition experience rules help determine direction sport grows greatly influences development equip ment obtain maximum performance outcome such activity can have positive influence sport spin-off new equipment benefits participant sport whether competitor casual flyer volunteers serve Committee Del egates Observers make significant con tribution through AMA sport have world-wide influence its future purposes NAA keep pub lic informed importance aviation space flight nations economic pro gress its security international under standing call sound national programs de signed keep United States first avia tion space flight support vigorous avia tion education program students levels learning encourage sanction aid document sporting record-making aviation space events accordance rules prescribed Federation Aero nautique Internationale recognize honor make outstanding contributions advancement aviation space flight related subjects National Aeronautic Association close cooperation AMA helping growth sport aviation United States 73 years NAA has helping people meet challenge aviation AMA CWBS IN fliE PUBUC INTEREST basic need model aircraft fliers place fly communities poses serious problem because available open land sufficient room scarce parks public areas either too small otherwise unsuited model aircraftflying AMA through its network over thousand local clubs provides means anyone find place fly Practically clubs have agreements private commer cial government property owners concern ing use land model flying purposes Almost agreements based liability protection being extended property owners clubs liability protec tion available because provided AMA clubs latter able clude property owners additional sureds Furthermore few exceptions AMA clubs welcome have minimum re quirements new members Thus sim ple almost anyone interested model fly ing become club member have place fly AMA has experienced exceptional growth since 1966 dramatic contrast years prior 30 years between AMAs estab lishment 1936 1966 AMA grew about 20000 members 120 clubs 1966 AMA introduced new club program based providing expanded insur ance coverage emphasis coverage owners property used clubs Since 1966 AMAs membership has tripled over 60000 members number AMA clubs has multiplied over ten times over 1300 growth di rectly related service provided AMA clubs making sites available model fly ing end result service public whole addition current club members Through club flyng site network rela tively easy people learn about come part enjoy recreational educational activity should noted some com munities provide public flying Sites ex ception rather rule typical AMA membership required participants provides simple means protecting general public assuring everyone flying models has liability protection basically educated concerning safe model fly ing practicesAMAs coverage based compliance AMAs Safety Code NEW CAUFORNIA LAW AID TO FLYING SITES According Daily Breeze newspap er Torrance California Gov Edmund G Brown Jr Friday April 7 signed bill permits property owners allow persons use land virtually recreational activities being legally liable possible law suits new law AB1241 Assemblyman Victor Calvo D-Mountain View requires land owners allow persons use land recreational purposes warning pos sibly hazardous conditions wide number recreational uses permitted under existing law new measure broadened application nearly activities new law should make easier Cal ifornia property owners allow model flying grounds Whether other states will follow Suit S unknown time also unknown whether states similar laws before California action though seems doubtful California situation will watched interest seems against gener al trend seems make almost anyone liable connection activity might involved accidents news item quoted above provid ed AMA District X VP Jim Scarborough October1978 65 AMA Academy Model Aeronautics NPA National Pilots Association ACA Aerobatic Club America SSA Soaring Society America ASAE American Society Aerospace Education OFFICIAL SPORT AVIATION IN THE UNITED STATES FEDERATION AERONAIJTIQUE INTERNATIONALEJ ParisI NATIONAL AERONAUTIC ASSOCIATION Washington DC Delegate Alternate attending FAI Committee meetings unpaid volunteers nominated Division NAA appoints individuals represent United States its aero club Committee meeting honor comes few individuals represent international forum country parti cipate sport Committees actions therefore Delegate Alternate can have enormous influence over conduct growth development sport Division input Committee through Delegate AMA President John Clemens NAA Delegate ClAM AMA Assistant Ex ecutive Director Carl Maroney Alternate AMA Executive Director John Worth serves ClAM Secretary USHGA United States Hang Gliding Association BFA Balloon Federation America USPA United States Parachute Association AXE LRODS Continued page 62 above lowered huge lit firecracker string outside bathroom window sleeping tub couple models thing went off models crushed Sid Carolyn married 1941 World War II found Sid Pacific Navy Machinists Mate After war worked briefly immortal Enrico Fermi design ing atomic device tools University Chicago Later two partners formed Top Flite Company 1947 Today 22 years later going strong Along way Sid invented patented now famous mylar material covering models devised draftsmans mylar contact cement charter member Chicago Aero nauts 1935 has added prestigious background becoming Life Member AMA Carolyn has important accomplishments own name modeling world some 10 yearsshehashelped children assemble fly Delta Darts AMA Nats recently awarded plaque services Also has helped emotionally disturbed children Chicago school hospital volunteer Off has Nats helper booster since 1938 35th wedding anniversary 1976 Sid presented Carolyn thousand dollar AMA Life Membership also got himself Both feel donation Academy way giving something back wonderful fun years have enjoying enchantment model airplanes SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT JUNIOR PACKAGE FREE TO CLUBS Vintage Aero address below has put gether excellent package information concerning get youngsters started model aviation package includes practical hints suggestions regarding ma terials kits supplies ways Vin tage Aero can pick up AMAs AMA Cub also called Delta Dart program leaves off Vintage Aero package free clubs organizations schools etc provided request made regular letterhead requestsfrom individuals cannot accepted AMA club leaders should ask free beginners program package Write Vintage Aero 1 Glen Tenafly NJ 07670 FCC FINES 160 CBERS Federal Communications Commission has levied fines totalling $14725 against 160 Citizens Band radio operators illegal oper ations violation rules fines levied FCC Field offices behalf Safety Special Radio Ser vices Bureau violations various sections rules sections involve communicating over 150 miles failure identify call sign use frequency authorized Citizens Band CB stations overheight antenna pow er excess 4 watts repeated failure reply Commission notices FCC action part relatively new effort crack down illegal CB operators effort appears serious sustained continues steadily increased publicity may eventually make RC opera tions 27 MHz band safer Its too early tell obviously effort has long overdue Connecticut Maine achusens Hampshire Rhode Island 0 Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-Presideet Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Associate Vice-Presidents Robert C Brodeur 405 Main Street Nashua NH 03060 Raymond Giboulean 39 High Street Old Town MC 04468 Charles H Leuroyd PO Box 428 West Grotox MA 01472 Al Novotvik 4 Beverly Place Norwalk CT OBBB0 George Parker 7 Paul Lee MA 01 23B A Mike Schindler B Bolduc Drive Ledyard CT 06339 William Wilbur 6 Laurel Ave Kistery ME 03904 Off Nats about 17th time guess will back working Tabula tion once Havent done much last two three years just got call HQ have agreed help out once should another great Nats will pleasure go back Lake Charles third time met hospitality back land nickel phone call Have couple letters quote month First Gordon Grimm Kittery Maine spoke new club paper Air Space interested keeping up news District well National level wants phone month up-to-date word latest news OK Gordon main observation 10% people club 90% work club much different lot others friend second letter comes way up Burlington Vermont Stephen Pendo informs have very active club RC called Green Mountain RCers Essex Junction VT AMA chartered have scheduled four fun flys summer remaining scheduled September 17 Write him 128 Colchester Ave Burlington VT 05401 further details 30 membersl well-organized permanent safe ty contest public relations committees also have printed neat little four-page club brochure explaining RC sport listing club officers phone numbers club field Cilley Hill Rd Essex Junction Lots mail month some good some disappointing Insurance dues creases presidential nominations loads club newsletters equity different category divisions within AMA much AMA business hash over Hope have couple meetings fall Associate VPs two different locations up north other out west District Bill Wilbur setting up northern hope have George Parker work out other Well plan late September Fur ther info come GEAR UP AND STUCKI! 66 Model Aviation pnuauay ~ Fame plaque presented ii vvNAMj now White Plains rijy tsee story April 78 issue Model Aviation page 59 Maynard currently deep research Remotely Piloted Vehicles RPVs Applied Physics Lab Johns Hopkins University Maryland New Jersey Ysrls II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 Associate Vice-Presidents Pete Bianchini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 David Fifield 11 Lace Lane Elnora NY 12065 John Grigy 6387 Badger Dr. Lockport NY 14094 Cliff Montylaisir 17 Rotary Dr Summit NJ 07901 Jack Sammarco 2062 Emerson Avn Union NJ 07063 James Slaughter Chief Crafts & Hobbies USAF/EUROPE Boo 4067 APO New York 09009 Walter Throne 208 Windemerr Rd Syracuse NY 13219 SECOND DISTRICT THOUGHTS During four-year term Vice-Pres ident AMA have learned lot about YOU YOUR problemsand about AMA ITS problems Having natural inclination analyze anatomy problem reduce its simplest denotation have allotted good deal available meditation time direction seeking correlation factor common both TYPES prob lems ie YOURS ITS yielded intriguing conclusion wit AMA MEMBERSHIP AMA MANAGE MENT have never really come KNOW other kind unfamiliarity has fear prevented establishment adequate rapport turn has resulted regretable lack mutual understanding respect belief situation demands im mediate turning around AMA achieve greatness capable mind average modeler far too much mystery surrounding people ac tivities top managerial super structure provide him least very little hope ever participating engenders feeling remoteness pro duces what some regard incurable lethargy apathy etc believe malady NOT incurable feel cure lies man agement-fostered educational program under supervision qualified full-time Edu cational Director Let know whether agree JOE FRIEND distinct pleasure report Joe District II RC Contest Board appointee has now designated AMA Chair man Board will recalled Joe succeeded George Buso unselfishly re linquished post after having done mag nificent job give someone else op portunity performing very important function Originally appointed Joe Associate Vice-Presidents Dis trict II handled assignment ef ficiently natural CB post Add course fact Joe better known highly regard ed RC contest fliers country joe will replace Bill Northrop RC Contest Board Chairman Bill represents tough act follow say Show Biz know Joe will great job real credit AMA District II ZONE OF SILENCE new jewel already gemencrusted crown District II derives silent area great pre-occupa tion refer Soaring RC type Anoth er model aircraft Classic born Sat urday June 17 1978 form Empire State RC Soaring Classic am indebted reminder event friend Paul Wedeking Secretary Millstone Valley Silent Flyers Cranbury New Jersey recall report last issue MA re garding birth club although Empire State Classic creature held Long Island Silent Flyers Syo sett area New York Paul proudly reports Sherman Weisbrod president club Millstone Valley Silent Flyers won First Place modified Maestro sail plane Congrats Sherm! LISF deserve high points praise reasons TV press coverage highly impressive us watched proceedings CBSTV Channel 2 News 7 11 PM day Ron Swoboda reporting detail club arranged have leading bank sponsor contest obtained heavy support Boy Scouts LISF donated entrance fees BRAVO LISF! Thank Paul fine report GEAR UP AND LOCKED! sylnania Virgisra III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe District Ill Vice-President 1101 ERaho Road Dayton OH 45429 Associate Vice-Presidents Joe Elben 5192 Edenhurst Lynhurst OH 44124 Francis Fluharty 504 21st St Vienna IAIV 26101 Laird Jackson 523 Meadombrook Sr David PA 19067 Edward Winner 1521 Summit Sc. McKeesport PA 15131 received good report Associate VP Ed Wisser McKeesport PA regarding first static aircraft show held Western PA took place April 27 28 29 Eastland Mall East McKeesport Ed reports Tn-Valley Show proved huge suc cess Great interest shown AMA district display mall customers em ployees Ed feels indicates Pittsburgh area needs shows displays type encourage aeromodeling general Seventy aircraft entered seven categories trophies awarded through three places category AMA dis play eye-catcher AMA litera ture went like hotcakes clubs involved show Keystone Clippers Laurel Highlands Stuntmasters ARCs Despite high winds threatening weather flying demos put several modelers large crowd expressed great enthusiasm disbelief quality flying demo picture below shows Ed display awards Ed wants extend thanks co-director Fred Miller helped make event such success attended spoke 25th anniver sary celebration banquet Vienna WV Sky Sharks MAC June 24 President Hank Nilsen attending made wife Clara welcome very pleasant evening also very nice spend time very good friends Mark Radcliff parents Vienna Sky Sharks congratulated promoting modeling area such long time have involved facets mod eling although currently activity largely RC hope report reaches AMA time moment am temporary duty Vuma AZ flight testing RPV Air Force has extremely busy year Im unfortunately going have miss competing Nats did have chance visit some local modelers Modeling creates universal brotherhood can experience everywhere world Delaware rict Columbia land h Catalina IVViroinia DISTRICT REPORT John Spalding District IV Vice-President 5803 tllerbie Street Lanlssos MD 20801 Associate Vice-Presidents Charles Foreman 609 Pohite Rd. Mechanicsnille VA 23111 V Bill Helms BOO Tyovla Road Charlotte NC 26210 George Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19609 John Preston 7012 Eloira Court Falls Church VA 22042 Russell Sandusky 1122 Plaza Circle Joppa MD 21065 Paul Yacobucci 6406 Winthrop Dr Fayessenille NC 26301 remote possibility will reading column before last Satur day month chance will Ill spend column telling about Annual AMA District IV meeting August 26 1978 will day members District IV get together chanicsville suburb Richmond VA annual meeting didnt attend last year already know missed great happening Now miss years youll missing bigger better informative program before Kirby Crawford will star attraction 30 lb scalequarter-sizeGulf Hawk will show us powerplant tell us obtain modify use Homelite unit think monster-scale slow stately should see Kirbys 25 lb Mr Mul ligan fly Straight up rolling ship performs like competition pattern machine John Preston scale Howard Crispin East Coast judges organization John Worth John Clemens myself AMA matters Maynard Hill forum modeling aspects will fill Saturdays program bursting course districts AMA workers plan too can meet Last years banquet fine meal great entertainment years will its best outdo both counts AMAs new film Marvelous Miniatures will high light Sunday hosts RCC VA will stage fun fly field Fort Lee air strip events wil[ everyone October1978 67 kind aircraft events Proto Race Consecutive Spins Novice Pattern Advance Pattern Scalestatic Sundays demonstration will include Bob Violett ducted-fan scale jet A-4 Please come Elementary School Mechanicsville VA Saturday August 26th Directions will sent district clubs check officers call George Pres ton 804 740-0082 Chuck Foreman 804 746-7214 Alabama ida gia issippi to Rico V South Carolina essee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeil District V Vice-President 617 Sooth 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Aooociate Vice-Presidents John Bryson400CouncilCir P0 Box 1355 Tupelo MS 38801 Jerome Hall 4326 Baywood Dr Huntsville AL 35805 Richard Jackson 108 Thorolee Sr Charleston Htts SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr Deiray Beach FL 33444 Patrick Koehler 1592 Idlewood Oak Cr Anlantu GA 30319 Ed Moorman P08ev 1643 Etlin AFB FL 32842 Luis Rodrituez 8-10 5th St Ext. Villa Rica Bavamon Puerto Rico 00619 John Workman 5321 Overton Road Nashville TN 37220 like hero stories real true Long long ago earth still cooling just taken over District about five years ago began get newsletters Fred Komlosy Florida Palm Beach Aeronauts After about year got message Palm Beach Aeronauts simply NO FIELD fly little club being held together Freds newsletter faithfully cranked out month kept cheering people up issue telling would soon have field Four half years later Fred still turning out newsletter still did have field still keeping group glued together paper fact doubled meetings coming twice month keep entertained suddenly came alarming realization Mr Komlosy enjoying longest uninterrupted tenure newsletter editor District V AMA Council agreed meeting year voted unanimous ly award Fred AMAs coveted SUPERIOR SERVICE AWARD outstanding newslet ter service I 4 lLtUiC 51 IC dii ,VU 511 right accepting award club president Charlie Herman saga five long fruitless years unpaid sacrifice keeping AMA Chartered Club together sheer guts hard work Thats idea hero way two important per sons want meet cute little lady left District V RC Contest Co ordinator Mrs Charlene Fields DISTRICT V CLUB OF THE MONTH month meet Broward Country RC Association Fort Lauderdale FL splendid AMA-Chartered Club has solved its flying field problems thanks Mr Steve Sampier Markham Park Manager Broward County has graciously paved take-off strip county park given group vntniiA nlace fly Shown above Dave Smilowita duD treas urer Pat White Curly Harrison Curly brag eine about little ship Jim Scroggins club leaders newsletter editor beautiful fami lywife Priscilla daughter Cheri Stan Rudd Bob Willix Mark Rudd show off Ugly Stick proudly top flier park 68 Model Aviation e gentleman irre rtgrtc IS IVIr jerome Hall AMA Assoc VP Alabama Jerome belongs important RocketCity RCCIub Huntsville AL newsletter edi tor Dont get mad him Mrs Hall made him pose lady. nere 4 very ItdiJPY IUUPIC uorr t Marge Murray Goodman look like still honeymoon Husband wife teams tough beat model airplane competition tour Important Titers tne club L-R George Husen Sr John Handel pretty Gail McCreery George Husen Jr have come out enjoy Sunday afternoon outing little planes club president I-red Hetterich flanked Doc Vaughan Fred Wolf Fred good president real gentleman makes everyone feel home pict important airplane Joann Dan Smith show off scale Air-Coupe saved best last group photo ot outstanding club regularly hosts monthly contest modeling world has chartered 10 years boasts over 100 members President Hetterich middle holdingyou guessed itAMAs prestigious AWARD OF EXCELLENCE bestowed Illinois ana ucky S Minsouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee District VI Vice-President 819 Mandrake Batavia 1160510 Associate Vicv-Presidents David S Ahlberg 734 Acadia Rd. Valparaiso IN 46383 Rover Geers RR 5 Quincy IL 62301 Robert Gill 216 Stutely Lane Springfield IL 62704 Frank L Hughes 709 NE 44th St Kansas City MO 64116 Edwin Wynn Paul 1640 Maywick Dr Levingtvn KY 40504 Robert E Stagner 1838 Seifert Dr. Poplar Blaff MO 63901 Phillip Sallivan 3021 Spring Valley Ct Anderson N 46011 United States Control Line Champion ships held June 17-18 Winston-Salem NC Class AAAA meet has grown largest Control Line contests country Contestants come over eastern half United States also far away Canada Texas California took leisurely drive down through Smoky Mountains what beautiful time year travel thing bright green flowers blooming everywhere bugs multiplied yet what enjoy about being contest flierthe drive different parts coun try visiting flier friends also enjoy competition flying really dont care have trophies District VI clubs have having kinds Fun Flies contests too list doubt modelers have time read magazine now Ill read next winter Quincy Falcons R/C Club Quincy IL put air show static display Il linois Veterans Home July 4th such success may turn out annual event club also sponsored Cross Country Fly July 16 Wyaconda State Park interchange Highway 61 Hannibal MO airport about 23 miles Havent heard won sounds like fun receive bundle club newslettersevery month Some page two several exceptional publications Ill comment various ones once awhile steal parts can Allan Goldstein Bob Skaja editors Chicagoland Ra dio Control Modelers newsletter Wings n Things published Merlyn Graves newsletter contains such things club news contest news editorials model month cartoons building hints ads An excellent publication Dope Sheet published Terre Haute Indiana Radio Control Club Don May editor another excellent news letter July issue contained write-ups about equipment safety Messerschmitts Purdue University three-views cartoons maps contest information field maintenance news club news enjoy reading Next week its off Nats feel sorry didnt go certainly like see new country new foods new friends tawa S Mickigav S Mmnetnta assin VII DISTRICT REPORT Kenneth F Morris District VII Vice-President 1023 Iowa Avenue Muscatine IA 52761 Associate Vice-Presidents James D Clark RR 3 Cedar Rapids IA 52401 Frank Morrissey 14100 W Park Ave New Berlin WI 53151 Tim Price 11287 Saar Sterlinv Heights Ml 48078 Win Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Trail Sn Joseph Mt 49085 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 Howard Wayne 1706 7th St NE. Rochester MN 55901 Wayne Yeager 38235 Castle Romulus Ml 48174 Sig IMAC contest huge success very enjoyable time chance visit fliers Saturday weather cooperative few models destroyed high winds Sig kind enough replace Sig kit crashed during day other manufacturers also did same has nicest gestures manufacturer can make Sig should also commended effort sponsoring annual contest certainly spend bunclt money putting thing year also gets better year has got District VIIs best contests Sunday excellent fly ing both models full scale Hazel Maxey put air show noon Pete Meyers flew Decathalon through splendid dis play maneuvers thrilled crowd Ned Powers FAA pre sented Glenn Hazel award contributions FAA Flight Safety pro gram AMA FAA will hard-pressed find staunch supporters Hazel Glenn Sigafoose able make Central Iowa Aero modelers Control Line contest Des Moines 16th July surprising number entries first major contest several years Over 50 entries total Fast Slow Combat Both WHO WMT-TV reporters cover event kind thing need chance fly Davenport RC Societys Soaring contest days weather what like Lots wind much Suds City Soar-In didnt accomplish much fun talked lots people Muscatine Miniature Aircraft Association held Mississippi Valley Soaring Open July 9 saw 23 entries After lots winch problems things got going great time Chip Pairett St Louis Eagles came out top Chip flew Sailaire did tre mendous job Everyone entered got some thing think enjoyed two weeks till Nats am still waiting lots Michigan clubs respond question about lower Michigan being transferred Either lot apathy everyone too busy answer talked Terry Taylor AVP Min neapolis Howard Wayne AVP Ro chester about District VII West meeting Nothing definite yet Milwaukee Flying Electrons have tentatively offered host meeting fall Perhaps can get some thing going yet Have talked Associate Vice President lately have problems should contact first dont get satisfaction let know AVPs should working areas improve membership relations improve com munications AVP its time get someone has time willing job time am seriously thinking appointing couple new AVPs Wisconsin sure have input subject please let know Nats will nominating committee meeting nominate candidates AMA president has some put members District VII whole much time read nominations will over President District Vice Presidents even-numbered districts am encouraging vote fall because important vote minority can rule Remember AMA belongs you CAN something about way run CANT dont put forth effort present ideas suggestions Executive Council needs advice probably now ever because inflation rate increased insurance costs IRS problems rules changes anti-Nats feelings long range planning inequity insurance Muscular Dystrophy PR programming per manent Nats site etc Does stir up com ments TOGETHER can improve AMA everyone gives little bit themselves seem have ENERGY CRISIS AMAlots people dont have energy contribute little bit really hope changes soon Hope see Milwaukee Fly ing Electrons Pattern Scale contest Arkansas S toursiata Monica homa s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank District VIII Vice-President 2933 Blankenslsip Wichita Foils IX 76308 Associate Vice-Presidents Buzz Averill 9117 Lu Barranee NE Albuquerque NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Sulphur LA 70663 Frank Osborne 18 Mohave Dr N Little Rock AR 72116 Sad Tenny Box 545 Richardson TX 75080 As written before Nats before Nominating Committee meets before Council meets will too up-to-date want time thank members District VIII electing four terms Vice-President hope have served well might have help ful some terms successfully served wish next VP elect good term service help can serve well As know John Clemens has served president during term also running re-election want thank John eight years leader AMA chair man Council sympathetic ear teller fine stories around fine gentleman Thanks John us District VIII As know nominated Bill Lee Missouri City TX Houston succeed VP District VIII As now no other nomination would like get pitch Bill active modeler October1978 69 active leader Has good background AMA works Can make fine VP representative Council CL cat egory director Nats writes Rac ing column magazine opinion would best choice have also nominated John Byrne present VP District Il President AMA John well-qualified become AMA presi dent has served District II VP four years active contributing Council mem ber active flier member Elec tronic Eagles member working USPJA has earned respect expertise matters concerning AMA John legal profession has indicated able dedicate time effort job choice hope yours also FAI Sailplane meet TCSC went well Dale Nutter hard work control Fort Worth Aces contest well attended Becky Thomas boys working Once again Ed Rankin RC Pylon also among contest officials Texas State Championship CL contest Cliff Cloud Climbers going strong Pyramid Acres South Benbrook good day thermals Typical Texas HOT have other special thanks should go Contest Directors club officers newsletter editors staff District ficers did great job no pay what really want show apprecia tion what may have done will please vote next election may agree choice vote choice Colorado as aska h Dakota h Dakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Vince Mankewski District IX Vice-President 105 Waldo Circle Bellenue NE 68005 Associate Vice-Presidents Charles Brancors 2220 Mariposa Blod Capss WY 62601 Gerald Derre,, 6464 S A,rtrs Place Acror, CO 80016 Pad Kegel 9t0 Noeth t2tl, Faqo ND 58102 Oscar Olson 6t 11 Maple Oseralsa Nt 6tttO4 Jim OReilly 4760 N Barrier Wictrisa KS 67220 Lonnie Kroeber Associate Vice Presi dent Fargo North Dakota moving unfortunately leaving District IX Lonnie Paul Kegel opportunity get together during Minneapolis Piston Pop pers contest June 24 25 Paul aware has principally involved upcoming district meeting Fargo October 14 1978 Paul has correspondent since first year quite current district events has worked closely Lonnie have asked Paul serve Associ ate Vice President can take advantage experience Lonnie Kroeber has done outstanding job will missed us dur ing long vacation mail always contained letters Lonnie least once week loss will certainly someone elses gain Good luck best wishes Lonnie Paul Kegel 910 North 12th Fargo ND 58102 advises due contractual agreements reservation requirements meeting place need accurate head count district meeting Please left out Write Paul make re servations now October 14 district meeting Fargo District IX seat Free Flight Contest Board has filled Jerry Murphy 2432 Astron Drive Colorado Springs Jer ry has over 20 years contest Free Flight ex perience has resided Colorado Springs since 1972 member Magnificent Mountain Men Denver has AMA leader member contest director since 1968 Jerry came District IX after ing active flier Dallas area has participated regularly Nats exper ience participation Free Flight fra ternity along desire respect position makes him ideal selection Congratulations Jerry Show Teams will pleased know newest air show team District IX 21st team Air Capitol Eagles Wichita Kansas air show team program Academys primary public relations tool teams must meet stringent criteria very active responsibilities ing member show team make con test flying other obligations difficult fulfill say least As districts first show team can take pride Air Capitol Eagles Members team Jerry Shumaker manager Larry Vickers Jerry Carley Scott Davies Harold Perry J Osborne Keith Penner Weyn Sallada Clyde Young congrulated very nice thank letter came mail Milford R/Cers Milford KS Last months column included report Super-Size Model Contest Pictures contest included Milford R/Cers courtesy appreciated Thank Lincoln Sky Knights AMA 405 among first respond coordina tors concerning contest sanctioning 1979 refer District IX report July issue club again right top things Some shots excellent 19th Annual Pattern Scale contest also included Sky Knights currently exploring possibility hosting 1979 Nats Lincoln Nebraska Dynamite expressing gratitude some additional newsletters sent really appreciated Windfree News Donovans Radio Control Club South Dakota Hi Flyer Arvada As sociated Modelers Arvada CO Mile-Hi R/C Clubs Tail-Spinners Denver CO Knight Flyer KC Northern Knights Model Aeronautics Club Kansas City MO Northern Knights District VI members live District IX thoughtful enough send copy newsletter District Meetings October 14 Fargo Paul Kegel AVP Dis trict IX 910 North 12th Fargo ND 58102 October 28 Denver Jerry Deneau AVP District IX 6464 South Andes Place Aurora CO 80016 See ya 70 Model Aviation Radio Control Contest Board member Loren Tregellas Sky Knights contest orian rossiey came Lincoin Trom T raul beautiful P-47 aaMajor Mac Steve Stucky head judge Ken Krehbiel Con test Director name unknown Lunch Lratsc tor II ri Barb Arlan Camp bell Fred Martha Soniter Lincoln Look smalla u eiemesser looks typical Nebraska flying field view pits Milford typica sJ contests except 35 lb Ugly Stick background activity Super-Size Model Contest Arizona fornia ii da 0 Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 2501 Armour Lane Redondo Beach CA 90278 Associate Vlc-tresidnntn Robert Barnen 981080 Komo Mci Drive Ama Hi 96101 Ginmi Cotter 2020 Gill Port Lime Wnlrrt Cr.k CA 64698 Alec Chisolm 1100 Went Simm Fresrrv CA 93711 John Pond 4269 Syntro Circle Sarr Joe CA 95136 Bolt Reynolds RI 8 Bun 51 Thiccoir AZ nsio Betty Strenor 3723 Snrowrlerr Averrnme trrvq Beach CA 90808 Grarrqer Williams 181 Pammmee Street Sari Main-os CA 92069 travels past month took out Anaheim attend meeting Pacific Soaring Association meeting presid ed over club president Rod Sweet gave talk AMA finances ie money goes Did know 113 gross income used salaries annuities meeting ran old time free flighter Joe Alvarez Joe meeting looking people work part full time helping him kit two-seater airplane de signed may have heard Its called Polliwagen seems Joes tried help employment bureau equipped thumbs hands So Joe thought model builders would natur al help out live within reasonable distance Anaheim contact Ill give information way Joe uses Kraft servos trim tab control Pol liwagen Activity Northern California continues hum Besides Biplane R/C Pattern As sociation Ive mentioned before California A/I R/G Association SAM oriented organization recently staged 3-day annual Clovis Lakes Recreation Area meet held over Memorial Day week end rousing success Further activity sees meets like World War II Scramble World War Jambor ee becoming annuals success has begot Golden Age Parade will fea ture designs 1919 1939 new idea meet should meet lots approval National Air Space Museum Smithsonian has opened new gallery called Flying Fun will feature dif ferent types model planes display Some planes ones used world cham pionship records notable model Miss Liberty Bell Bob Doris Rich flew across United States 1975 Any going through Washington must plan spend least day minimum going through museum have new AVP Arizona Bob Reynolds Tucson Bob active Control Line flier also has flown Free Flight presently producing Control Line kits Goodyear Carrier Bob replacing Ed Hagerlin resigned because leaving area Any Arizonians AMArelated questions problems funnel through Bob Put him work address top column As youll note read Johnny Clemens column isnt going run presidency again am sorry see Johnny leave has visible president AMA has ever its forgone conclusion somebody will elected replace him its going tough find somebody much dedication enthusiasm Johnny Ill miss ya Speaking electionsthis year Im due stand again office youll re-elect Ill serve another term has pleasure serv ing District X past two years Im willing another two THERMALS Alaska 0 Idaho ana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District Xl Vice-Preoident 1417 NW 19101 Street Seattle WA 98177 Associate Vice-Presidents Al Culver 1607 S von Elm Pocatnllo 83201 Simon Oreete Re 1 Box 48 Boadview MT S9015 Clarence E Haught Rt 5 Box 18 Conan dAlene 1083814 Ed McCollough 53 SE 61 Portland OR 97215 Orlando Oly Recix 26608 Done Court Kent WA 98031 Dvn Zipoy 21418 NE Main Snreet Redmond WA 96052 month have guest author person Howard Phillips hope en tertained columnand addition has point possible entertain large crowds use gas engine powered models Think about Howard entitles column OUTDOOR FLYING INDOORS KINGOOME HAPPENING think flying Nordic A-2s Outdoor Hand Launched Gliders large rubber scales Old Timer Rubber P-30s Coupe dHivers indoors impossible Well has hap pended recently Seattle Sounders Soccer League professional soccer game Seattle About 20 us got together prior games put practice session also little apprehensive about knowing what air conditioning system would large outdoor models would land what people would landed crowd Anyhow everything turned out quite well So got invitation perform Minnesota Kicks versus Seattle Sounders soccer game Now have gather approximately 50 people together age 5 tolets just say youngsters heartto show crowd something new halftime shows hard because everyone eager elated help exciting event got stadium plenty time set up headquarters show office put together planes As soon Junior preliminary soccer game over 15-minute time period what wanted decided hold off flying bigger stuff time cause people still streaming could save halftime Everybody started streaming out field P-nuts both Indoor Outdoor Hand Launched Gliders small Old Timer Rubber plus indoor EZ-Bs Pennyplanes Everybody started about same time really getting time give up went show office after good round applause made us feel real good halftime walked around edge field get position behind soc cer benches ready go field spectators ready head concession stands Except thingwe got field before left seats first planes air first gasps oohs aahs went up right away spellbound back seats Nordics launched set goal posts flier middle field would pull other half field circle tow bit launch three four Nordics up same time some actually going over heads people first second level seats after launch circled three four times over crowd fact chased two first level seats people caught very careful found out later some very light stick models did same thing also carefully caught Some models real small like P-nut outdoor scale being put 30- 40-foot TV screen time lifted off astroturf till time landed What beautiful sight 14-inch wingspan 30-foot wingspan really blownup picture airplanes going up continually Television cameras Seattle stations Minnesota station televising back area getting right down last minute demonstration Coupe fliers came over asked could try reach top Kingdome 350 feet wound up limit ready said Lets Sure enough started climbing nice tight circle past first level seats second level still climbing spectators really cheering up past highest television platform about 275 feet up just about 10 feet short high est part dome flattened out beautiful transition crowd its feet cheering louder goal just scored looked clock said 30 seconds go referees soccer teams headed out dressing rooms referee got just beyond goalpost started blow ing whistle never heard such loud chorus boos stopped tracks looked up saw beautiful model float ing gracefully decided judge jury part bailgame promotion sales manager came over worried look face seeing model still quite ways up asked modeler way helping model down faster turned away slightly smiled myself sheep ishly said yes working now time model almost within grasp spectators feet rest modelers just finished fly ing ready leave field As grasped model tremendous cheer went up modelers helpers beautiful gratified smile across faces would like thank Northwest Free Flight modelers helped under taking especially Strat-O-Bats Boeing Hawks Free Flight Clubs Sunday fli ers well way case youre wondering went back watched rest soccer game Seattle won 1-0 shootout Maybe inspiration Thank Howard case won dering Howard planning bigger better things Stay tuned October1978 71 FLY IN THE SECOND CONT As announced JACK LUEKEN progress right no ne same last t 1 The Postal sters everywhere ger i membership 2 All flying mu will time fI nature time fidavit models ce rules ate ~fety adL y October wanted may muuei 5 AMA medals st three places si will awarded wa 6 Rules e first two paragraphs third paragraph rule book page 26 ur Control Line AA Solo kind control Ii Iin-luding plastic k lisplacement no dels must metal control Iinei Minimum wire inch Qn olane flo ant ry OT mouei ready-built 8 Stopwatch rem refueling rest 9 The hold model U has started engine Helper releases mo tant flier No mechanica EDWHI mwYodcN nal cont unches frorr mwt flo mne ground flight 1 alt supervisor mode Score total elap pit stop time iniri nch completion 18 Please note Fly ii Fall Flying Fair Postal C AMA Contest San ual flights made dui wise AMA sanctioned cont applies accordingly 19 Send results whic y November 30 1978 ano urther information Ed IA hope year dividuals will host local youngsters Fall F cluded Thats what jack L Patty Sasnett did SouTi fall great suc Individual contestants beat clock sure put ii last year looking year Lets fly up storm JUNIOR FLIGHT September almost means another school year about aeromodeling year school Are teacher thinking about startir class perhaps would like conduct school Maybe SI like see model school Sure sounds like grea inly worthwhile bit easier ian anout rewa Before rush make lot promi down hobby shop lot dough stuff yai better study entire very pragmatic eve five elemi lered successful pri nking before action hat going tits dis nv can fifth step n have gstepsgoba 0 some ch aims shoul accomplish already hay Lnt Af becor n really ans elements have adaptable accommo find anP Cr gym chool months oe completely trolled After ti difficult situations re involved programi iow thinkoverwh visit ow modelers y 5cuss some o r what can caaem ne c 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Edition: Model Aviation - 1978/10
Page Numbers: 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72
Do know holds current world records sport holds largest number aviation records has gone highest fastest farthest mostest Such information contained USA World National viation-Space Records Book published Washington DC National Aeronautic Association people hold records have thing common captured record follow ing system procedure recognized subscribed around world FA Despite influences todays mass communications technology available instant dispersion ideas few things same world-wide Aviation records exceptions happy circum stance developed group forwardlooking individuals among representa tive United States met Paris 1905 formed Federation Aeronautiq ue Internationale FAI realized air craft wave future means should developed measure avia tions advances knew would soon arise need standard measurement claims performance could recognized confidence system rules followed first aviation record established Santos Dumont Brazil 1906 speed 41292 kph Since time FAI record activity has grown include almost aspect aviation latest edition official records book has 20 different cat egories several classes cate gory Over years FAI has grown expand ed its scope operations sponsors world sport aviation championships under takes continuous modernization Sport ing Code permits fair scientific comparison performance attained pilots different nations facilitates interna tional air travel non-commercial aircraft evaluates aeronautical progress through organization international meetings granting medals diplomas international body groups together National Aero Clubs member-countries NAA FAI member-country required have Aero Club United States National Aeronautic Association NAAs history also goes back 1905 oldest non-profit public service aviation ganization nation NAA operates six levels international national record certifica tion institutional aviation education general sport aviation activities Nationally function NAA rep resent phases sport aviation acti vities recognized FAI represent United States World Championships abroad World record attempts United States must sanctioned NAA recognized FAI administration regulation such attempts handled NAAs Contest Records Board NAA works its Divisions promoting interest participation sport aviation encour aging local regional national competi tions AMA some aviation sport disciplines NAA has recognized organization national representative particular sport has delegated some FAI related activities organization giving NAA Division status through NAA therefore Academy Model Aeronautics official represent ative aeromodeling United States has supervision model aircraft record tempts competition sanctions selection US team members attending World Cham pionships sits international aero modeling committee ClAM United States representative its determinations directly affect future sport its continued development official functions no other US organization can claim have access exclusively AMAs status official spokesman sport United States responsibility can affect mem ber organization entire sport authority derives National Aeronautic Association FAI Other NAA Divisions overseeing particular aviation sports Aerobatic Club America American Society Aerospace Education Balloon Federation America National Pilots Association Soaring Society America United States Hang Gliding As sociation United States Parachute As sociation Division members have also joined NAA individual members taking advantage 50% reduction NAA dues offered Division members participating wide variety insurance programs receiving newsletter other services Through its Divisions Affiliates individual members NAA represents over 160000 aviation enthus iasts nationwide NAA FAI have very broad program recognition contribution individuals industry aerospace progress FAI has series awards Divisions ward nominations through NAA Nationally NAA administers renown Wright Col lier Brewer Trophies annual winners prestigious awards chosen committees appointed NAA ceremo nies associated presentation trophies major events aviation cal endar trophies awards NAA Divisions members assume similar degree significance unqualified honor recognized official repre sentative sport AMAS WORLD-WIDE INFLUENCE THROUGH NAA AND FAI Internationally NAA represents Unit ed States FAI General Conferences Continued page 65 October1978 61 AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice- Presidents L ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 Vic Powell AMA KAA AND FAI NAA Executive Director vu ruwun CXeCUiivc u,rucur urn iuu rdduun al Aeronautic Association PROFILE OF SID AND CAROLYN AXELROD L-22 AND L-23 did happen Well strict parents start Growing up Chicago during Depression Sidney required press exactly 12 pairs pants fathers custom tailoring shop day after school before being al lowed split Family chores out way out back door leap racy 3c trolley Cicero wait thing clickety-clack out edge town vacant lot pals waiting him fly min iature airplanes Carl Goldberg Pete Vaco Gerry Ritz Veto Garfolio others flew twin pushers can ards gassies remembers lot Indoor contests won including variable pitch microfilm-covered prop 1937 Carolyn started going meets Sid 1938 did contests placed 2nd big Junior Birdmen America Championship 1934 twin pusher 1st Indoor duration Indianapolis American Legion meet little Sid current RC Sailplane Carolyn Sid Axeirod today THIS MONTH WE HONOR truly great model airplane pioneers era Sid Axelrod beautiful wife Carolyn Life Member AMA too first such husband wife combi nation Academys history nmn First Sid President famous Top Flite Company Chicago worlds largest manufacturers model propel lers turning out two million year Giving kids what want words describing companys operation making high qual ity products kids ALL ages include kits George Aldrichs Nob ler Phil Krafts Kwik-Fly Dave Platts SE5 others Sid Caro lyn have spent lives model planes Sids Rogues Gallery comes pic Chicago Aeronauts circa 1936-37 Thats Sid second right between Carl Goldberg Sids right Leon Kiesman far left Frank Nekimken others unidentified lady encouraging him did OK re members contest never forgot ten 1937 Detroit Nats shared alternately bath tub sleep Johnny Clemens Johnny verified asked about added thing fine til some kid floor Continued page 66 Jim McNeiII AMA Historian Ufe member Team Sd tfle uetroit njasswnn nina own design Free Flight model powered byan Ohlsson 60 Would like honorary Life Member AMA no dues pay issued two-digit AMA license number would never again issued other person thousand dol lar donation Academy will have pay lump sum Recent AMA Executive Council action has made easier Four equal pay ments $250 spread over two-year per iod will suffice like though necessary can specify whether donation will used growing building fund someday permanent AMA Headquarters name will appear memorial plaque noting generosity ** ** 5* 9** 5 * *5 ** ** K/2LIwA-7 ** I Co4tAX ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHNNY CLEMSNS PO Box 64573 Dallas Texas 75206 PERFECTLY SAFE! obvious aeromodeling few things SURGEON GENER AL does consider iniurious health Everyone should it! SMOKE MODEL AIRPLANE INSTEAD SHOULD HAVE KNOWN! Years ago someone assured stuck aeromodeling long enough Id come out top Sure enough Im getting bald! THIS WIFE CAME THROUGH! Modeler wife Honey youll just have something help bring some money pay bills Two days later announced Well did what asked raised some money garage sale Surprised said Great What did sell airplanes JERSEY COAST SPORT FLIERS NEW JERSEY Editor ED RUNKELsTRANSMITTER newsletter has everything making excel lent paper Ed salts fine car toons cartoon shows man wife hobby shop looking model engine As can guess smiling frown ing saying let have next suppose youll want PLANE will RADIO then. GOODYEAR MODEL AIRCRAFT CLUBAKRON OH WITH SALUTE TO THE LADIES. Editor AL SCHMIDTS WIND SOCK Quote NOTE FROM MY WIFE TO YOUR WIFE weekend Chapel Hill perhaps best time wives get together discuss balsa dust over house paint fumes general complaints about having model airplane fanatic family sharing stories sit registration ticket booths helping enthusiasm knowing can con husbands dinner afterwards Girls really need help show women always end up having good time Im hoping see LINDA BEAUTIFUL! MID-HUDSON MODE LMASTERS NEW YORK Editor EARL VANGORDERS WING TIPS quote applies modeling world sent JACK ARNOUTSA po lite man listens interest things knows about told him person knows nothing about DeMornay NO MATTER HOW YOU TRY modeler said flying sea plane models saw girl struggling water pulled out water time tried give mouth-to-mouth resuscitation SHED GET UP AND RUN JEFCO AEROMODELR LAKEWOOD CO Editor STAN THORNLEY has item JEFCO FLYER think justgreat quote JOHN ALLEN arrived field back end Pontiac literally drag ging trunk essentials new childrens sand box flying field gift Jefco Club ANDREA JOHN MARK ALLEN John purchased built painted whole outfit lined bottom plastic Some us lot talking never accomplish much John saw need occupy LITTLE PEO PLE hopefully keep out danger DAD does thing air So John went quietly work! picture sand box being used 2 year old ZACHARY HEISSMANN also newsletter proving John Allen has highest level AMA spirit! Great idea other clubs! IT IS MODERN TIMES An old modeling friend said sons mother-in-law moved couple didnt have decency wait until married HOW TO IMPRESS YOUR WIFE just realized what am right now doing excellent way keep work ing area neat putting article together generate pile little scraps paper simp ly take piece about size page string some Elmers other Glue STICK ALL THE LITTLE SCRAPS INTO THE LINE OF GLUE way often have ONE piece trash clean up WORKS THE SAME WITH WOOD SCRAPS TOO NO-BULL AWARD head column photo yours truly receiving plaque Lansing MI District VII banquet occasion breaking bread banquet climax AMA District Meeting EXPO sponsored CARDS Club LAN SING Awards winners planes en tered displayed EXPO SHOW given out along plaquesandotherhonors outstanding service art aeromod eling plaque shown picture given very fine friend LES HARD CARDS plaque cast aluminum mounted head Texas Long horn steer message below reads JOHNNY CLEMENS GREAT GUY STANDING TALL AND THIS AINT NO BULL really appreciated plaque BUT could have just easily said same things Les fantastic AMAer! encouragement has GREAT influ ence formation inspiration pride has developed tremendous net work AMA club newsletters has helped club editors set up improve papers now exchanging about 50 other clubs Try get acquainted LES HARD quiet cheerful enthusias tic guy always eager try help fine AMA GENTLEMAN! BARONS MODEL CLUB SPO KANE WASHINGTON Editor CHUCK THOMPSONS MON OCLE Whats about Its worlds greatest sport can put controls vintage aircraft flying virgin skies yesteryear competition exciting high speed pylon race! Few other ventures can offer such challenge de signer its failures successes too rare brand comradeship comes being modeler.! YOUR CRACKUP WUZ BAD Just think what mess would have ground hadnt stopped its fall! October1978 63 LES HARD Lansing Michigan CARDS Club presenting NO BULL steer head plaque AMA President Johnny Clemens GRASSFIELD R/C CLUB MINNEAPOLIS GRASSFIELD CLIPPINGS edited VIC LEERHOFF always sparkling news letter Vics April issue found statement club president BOYD BOWDISH expresses never-say-die hopeful spirit modeler After helluva winter Boyd says Found some water seeping basement melting snow Im sure flying time far away way Boyd would courtesy would ex plain Southerners just what basement am sure return can get some Southerner explain what grits 'is follow-up last remark tell about AMAer up North went Nats Lake Charles stopped Louisiana restaurant breakfast waitress asked him wanted grits breakfast said never tried before just bring him grit liked would order some IF YOU WENT THROUGH TEXAS went through Texas way Lake Charles Nats wondered Texans wore pointed-toed bootsit can sit four-abreast Cadil lac pickup trucks traveled Nats Hiway 100 Laguna Heights Texas Gulf Mexico might have met sign painter improbably name C Weed seaweed fact See Texas known fertilizer alone TEXAN TRIED FOR TREASON thinking TEXAS just heard Texan being tried treason HE COULDNT REMEMBER THE ALAMO Probably thought pie fac tory San Antonio PIE ALAMO AERO RADIO CLUB F LINT MICHIGAN DAVID STAR edits AERO SHAFT May issue found some words wisdom clubs membership said maintain yards maintain cars homes maintain aircraft WHY CANT YOU HELP MAINTAIN YOUR FLYING SITE? other side coin David says work parties spring dedicated younger members unable older brother IS NOT MODELER came field place David lots constructive editorial comment like David hope club members didnt take offense thoughtfully made sure everyone did fair share club needs consider FLYING HILLBILLIES RC CLUB Secretary AL RICHT club Charles ton WV sent newsletter HILL BILLY HOTLINE top first page cartoon got kick out keeping HILLBILLY name drawing outhouse sign over door read LACK OF CONTROL TOWER further chuckle just realized wrote above made note along side outhouse says Used DONT FORGET! HELP CLEAN UPA LITTER BIT NIGHT FLYING IS EXCITING have never seen night flying FREE-FLIGHTERS youve missed some ex citement first saw modern concept US FREE FLIGHT CHAMPIONSHIPS Taft California way now strap belly pardon expression plane chemical glow light can seen fur piece dark night model launched trimmed same daylight flying little no wind night model will circle land within reasonable area IT IS WEIRD SEEING NO THING BUT THIS GHOSTLY YELLOWGREEN LIGHT circling NO SOUND after engine cuts off could cure alcoholism miles around! isnt really new because perhaps CARL GOLDBERG will remember visit Dallas years ago wired flashlight bulb pair pencells inside fuselage ZIPPER flew Lest newcom ers become alarmed ZIPPER name model airplane designed Carl G Dawn breaking Id better break off night flying might try some time cant sleep ARENT WE CLEVER DEVILS! Afterthoughtnight flying probably invented modeler did such lousy job building didnt want anyone see MCDONNELL DOUGLAS RC CLUB ST LOU IS MISSOURI JOHN BRITT edits CARRIER WAVE McDonnell Douglas Club beautiful newsletters ever receive Besides being informative John makes sure paper has bit comic re lief Some pearls newest sue follow organization bureaucracy very much like septic tank because real ly big chunks always rise top Variables wont constants arent junk already have will expand fill available space Back serious notein CARRIER WAVE John has roster list members giving pertinent information BUT ALSO LISTING THE RC FREQUENCIES ON WHICH THEY FLY! sure helps buying new radio GATEWAY RC CLUB JACKSONVILLE FLORIDA Club president BILL RISSEL sent very nice letter back March see far behind am enclosing copy newsletter FLY PAPER Rather pull anything paper quote Id like congratulate Bill both newsletter letter really showed PRIDE read writing much know credit growth sport/hobby AMA PRIDE BELIEF what SHOW YOUR PRIDE IN OUR HOBBY AND MAKE THE OTHER GUY ENVIOUS WHAT IS CONSCIENCE Conscience still small voice makes husband tell wife went flying instead going workbefore some else tells MANNED SPACECRAFT CENTER RC HOUSTON TEXAS TIM BROWN edits very newsy news letter club Space Center bunch AMAers mastermind space vehicles plumbing goes em spare time fly model airplanes can develop still better space vehicles! Tims Vol II No 8 newsletter related happening Ive gotta share JOHN KIKER Manned Space Club likeable guys youd ever want meet built tall like Abe Lincoln smiles down upon us earthlings John real wheels developing hard ware Space Shuttle Considering re sure going keep eye next flight Space Shuttle seemsthat Kiker flying New Era R/C model inverted SUDDENLY THE NOSE HATCH CAME OPEN tank batteries fell out However loss nose weight kept tall down NO ENGINE NO CONTROL Kiker got down INVERTED very little damage comment sure fly funny inverted engine batteries! John sure gonna watch next Space Shuttle flight MAKING YOUR FIRST RC FLIGHT course first RC flight tough hard down knees hands folded head bowedand still holding transmitter watching airplane! THE GREATEST OF ALL ADVICE DONT LET TOMORROW HAPPEN WITHOUT YOU! does bit philosophy fit model airplaning can remember being thanked father two boys Dallas helping provide excitement aeromodeling said kept boys alive years face terminal disease boys confined wheelchairs very little control bodies limbs heads Yet boys held tight challenges control line speed flying drove forward set NATIONAL AMA RECORDS having handiwork flown team manner other AMA control line pilots THEIR SECRET OF LIFE simply day discovered something else about modeling HAD TO BE HERE TOMORROW TO COM PL ET E formula boys lived long yond doctors predictions respect memory wisdom guts skills determined young fellows recall youthe GROGANS DALLAS own experience know powers belief determination have heard kiddingly claim secret having survived supposedly termi nal disease because remembered HAD 2A MORE YEARS TO GO ON MY READERS DIGEST SUBSCRIPTION must confess that statement simply hu morous way recognizing heck lot still would just work staying alive duties AMA Pres ident probably greatest inspiration because HAD to write next months magazine article Thanks God giving strength determination wis dom choosing leadership AMA inspiration staying alive HOPE THAT AMA CAN SERVE YOU IN SOME SPECIAL WAY TOO DONT LET TOMORROW HAP PEN WITHOUT YOU! AGE IS SLOWING ME DOWN simply cant go pace used guess can blame Father Mother FATHER TIME MOTHER NA TURE ******all now****** 64 Model Aviation FAI/NAA/AMA Coot pg 61 FAI Council FAI sport technical committees periodic meetings NAA appoints delegates observers nominated Division Committee Committees rules regula tions various sections Sporting Code formulated based actual compe tition experience rules help determine direction sport grows greatly influences development equip ment obtain maximum performance outcome such activity can have positive influence sport spin-off new equipment benefits participant sport whether competitor casual flyer volunteers serve Committee Del egates Observers make significant con tribution through AMA sport have world-wide influence its future purposes NAA keep pub lic informed importance aviation space flight nations economic pro gress its security international under standing call sound national programs de signed keep United States first avia tion space flight support vigorous avia tion education program students levels learning encourage sanction aid document sporting record-making aviation space events accordance rules prescribed Federation Aero nautique Internationale recognize honor make outstanding contributions advancement aviation space flight related subjects National Aeronautic Association close cooperation AMA helping growth sport aviation United States 73 years NAA has helping people meet challenge aviation AMA CWBS IN fliE PUBUC INTEREST basic need model aircraft fliers place fly communities poses serious problem because available open land sufficient room scarce parks public areas either too small otherwise unsuited model aircraftflying AMA through its network over thousand local clubs provides means anyone find place fly Practically clubs have agreements private commer cial government property owners concern ing use land model flying purposes Almost agreements based liability protection being extended property owners clubs liability protec tion available because provided AMA clubs latter able clude property owners additional sureds Furthermore few exceptions AMA clubs welcome have minimum re quirements new members Thus sim ple almost anyone interested model fly ing become club member have place fly AMA has experienced exceptional growth since 1966 dramatic contrast years prior 30 years between AMAs estab lishment 1936 1966 AMA grew about 20000 members 120 clubs 1966 AMA introduced new club program based providing expanded insur ance coverage emphasis coverage owners property used clubs Since 1966 AMAs membership has tripled over 60000 members number AMA clubs has multiplied over ten times over 1300 growth di rectly related service provided AMA clubs making sites available model fly ing end result service public whole addition current club members Through club flyng site network rela tively easy people learn about come part enjoy recreational educational activity should noted some com munities provide public flying Sites ex ception rather rule typical AMA membership required participants provides simple means protecting general public assuring everyone flying models has liability protection basically educated concerning safe model fly ing practicesAMAs coverage based compliance AMAs Safety Code NEW CAUFORNIA LAW AID TO FLYING SITES According Daily Breeze newspap er Torrance California Gov Edmund G Brown Jr Friday April 7 signed bill permits property owners allow persons use land virtually recreational activities being legally liable possible law suits new law AB1241 Assemblyman Victor Calvo D-Mountain View requires land owners allow persons use land recreational purposes warning pos sibly hazardous conditions wide number recreational uses permitted under existing law new measure broadened application nearly activities new law should make easier Cal ifornia property owners allow model flying grounds Whether other states will follow Suit S unknown time also unknown whether states similar laws before California action though seems doubtful California situation will watched interest seems against gener al trend seems make almost anyone liable connection activity might involved accidents news item quoted above provid ed AMA District X VP Jim Scarborough October1978 65 AMA Academy Model Aeronautics NPA National Pilots Association ACA Aerobatic Club America SSA Soaring Society America ASAE American Society Aerospace Education OFFICIAL SPORT AVIATION IN THE UNITED STATES FEDERATION AERONAIJTIQUE INTERNATIONALEJ ParisI NATIONAL AERONAUTIC ASSOCIATION Washington DC Delegate Alternate attending FAI Committee meetings unpaid volunteers nominated Division NAA appoints individuals represent United States its aero club Committee meeting honor comes few individuals represent international forum country parti cipate sport Committees actions therefore Delegate Alternate can have enormous influence over conduct growth development sport Division input Committee through Delegate AMA President John Clemens NAA Delegate ClAM AMA Assistant Ex ecutive Director Carl Maroney Alternate AMA Executive Director John Worth serves ClAM Secretary USHGA United States Hang Gliding Association BFA Balloon Federation America USPA United States Parachute Association AXE LRODS Continued page 62 above lowered huge lit firecracker string outside bathroom window sleeping tub couple models thing went off models crushed Sid Carolyn married 1941 World War II found Sid Pacific Navy Machinists Mate After war worked briefly immortal Enrico Fermi design ing atomic device tools University Chicago Later two partners formed Top Flite Company 1947 Today 22 years later going strong Along way Sid invented patented now famous mylar material covering models devised draftsmans mylar contact cement charter member Chicago Aero nauts 1935 has added prestigious background becoming Life Member AMA Carolyn has important accomplishments own name modeling world some 10 yearsshehashelped children assemble fly Delta Darts AMA Nats recently awarded plaque services Also has helped emotionally disturbed children Chicago school hospital volunteer Off has Nats helper booster since 1938 35th wedding anniversary 1976 Sid presented Carolyn thousand dollar AMA Life Membership also got himself Both feel donation Academy way giving something back wonderful fun years have enjoying enchantment model airplanes SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT JUNIOR PACKAGE FREE TO CLUBS Vintage Aero address below has put gether excellent package information concerning get youngsters started model aviation package includes practical hints suggestions regarding ma terials kits supplies ways Vin tage Aero can pick up AMAs AMA Cub also called Delta Dart program leaves off Vintage Aero package free clubs organizations schools etc provided request made regular letterhead requestsfrom individuals cannot accepted AMA club leaders should ask free beginners program package Write Vintage Aero 1 Glen Tenafly NJ 07670 FCC FINES 160 CBERS Federal Communications Commission has levied fines totalling $14725 against 160 Citizens Band radio operators illegal oper ations violation rules fines levied FCC Field offices behalf Safety Special Radio Ser vices Bureau violations various sections rules sections involve communicating over 150 miles failure identify call sign use frequency authorized Citizens Band CB stations overheight antenna pow er excess 4 watts repeated failure reply Commission notices FCC action part relatively new effort crack down illegal CB operators effort appears serious sustained continues steadily increased publicity may eventually make RC opera tions 27 MHz band safer Its too early tell obviously effort has long overdue Connecticut Maine achusens Hampshire Rhode Island 0 Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-Presideet Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Associate Vice-Presidents Robert C Brodeur 405 Main Street Nashua NH 03060 Raymond Giboulean 39 High Street Old Town MC 04468 Charles H Leuroyd PO Box 428 West Grotox MA 01472 Al Novotvik 4 Beverly Place Norwalk CT OBBB0 George Parker 7 Paul Lee MA 01 23B A Mike Schindler B Bolduc Drive Ledyard CT 06339 William Wilbur 6 Laurel Ave Kistery ME 03904 Off Nats about 17th time guess will back working Tabula tion once Havent done much last two three years just got call HQ have agreed help out once should another great Nats will pleasure go back Lake Charles third time met hospitality back land nickel phone call Have couple letters quote month First Gordon Grimm Kittery Maine spoke new club paper Air Space interested keeping up news District well National level wants phone month up-to-date word latest news OK Gordon main observation 10% people club 90% work club much different lot others friend second letter comes way up Burlington Vermont Stephen Pendo informs have very active club RC called Green Mountain RCers Essex Junction VT AMA chartered have scheduled four fun flys summer remaining scheduled September 17 Write him 128 Colchester Ave Burlington VT 05401 further details 30 membersl well-organized permanent safe ty contest public relations committees also have printed neat little four-page club brochure explaining RC sport listing club officers phone numbers club field Cilley Hill Rd Essex Junction Lots mail month some good some disappointing Insurance dues creases presidential nominations loads club newsletters equity different category divisions within AMA much AMA business hash over Hope have couple meetings fall Associate VPs two different locations up north other out west District Bill Wilbur setting up northern hope have George Parker work out other Well plan late September Fur ther info come GEAR UP AND STUCKI! 66 Model Aviation pnuauay ~ Fame plaque presented ii vvNAMj now White Plains rijy tsee story April 78 issue Model Aviation page 59 Maynard currently deep research Remotely Piloted Vehicles RPVs Applied Physics Lab Johns Hopkins University Maryland New Jersey Ysrls II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 Associate Vice-Presidents Pete Bianchini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 David Fifield 11 Lace Lane Elnora NY 12065 John Grigy 6387 Badger Dr. Lockport NY 14094 Cliff Montylaisir 17 Rotary Dr Summit NJ 07901 Jack Sammarco 2062 Emerson Avn Union NJ 07063 James Slaughter Chief Crafts & Hobbies USAF/EUROPE Boo 4067 APO New York 09009 Walter Throne 208 Windemerr Rd Syracuse NY 13219 SECOND DISTRICT THOUGHTS During four-year term Vice-Pres ident AMA have learned lot about YOU YOUR problemsand about AMA ITS problems Having natural inclination analyze anatomy problem reduce its simplest denotation have allotted good deal available meditation time direction seeking correlation factor common both TYPES prob lems ie YOURS ITS yielded intriguing conclusion wit AMA MEMBERSHIP AMA MANAGE MENT have never really come KNOW other kind unfamiliarity has fear prevented establishment adequate rapport turn has resulted regretable lack mutual understanding respect belief situation demands im mediate turning around AMA achieve greatness capable mind average modeler far too much mystery surrounding people ac tivities top managerial super structure provide him least very little hope ever participating engenders feeling remoteness pro duces what some regard incurable lethargy apathy etc believe malady NOT incurable feel cure lies man agement-fostered educational program under supervision qualified full-time Edu cational Director Let know whether agree JOE FRIEND distinct pleasure report Joe District II RC Contest Board appointee has now designated AMA Chair man Board will recalled Joe succeeded George Buso unselfishly re linquished post after having done mag nificent job give someone else op portunity performing very important function Originally appointed Joe Associate Vice-Presidents Dis trict II handled assignment ef ficiently natural CB post Add course fact Joe better known highly regard ed RC contest fliers country joe will replace Bill Northrop RC Contest Board Chairman Bill represents tough act follow say Show Biz know Joe will great job real credit AMA District II ZONE OF SILENCE new jewel already gemencrusted crown District II derives silent area great pre-occupa tion refer Soaring RC type Anoth er model aircraft Classic born Sat urday June 17 1978 form Empire State RC Soaring Classic am indebted reminder event friend Paul Wedeking Secretary Millstone Valley Silent Flyers Cranbury New Jersey recall report last issue MA re garding birth club although Empire State Classic creature held Long Island Silent Flyers Syo sett area New York Paul proudly reports Sherman Weisbrod president club Millstone Valley Silent Flyers won First Place modified Maestro sail plane Congrats Sherm! LISF deserve high points praise reasons TV press coverage highly impressive us watched proceedings CBSTV Channel 2 News 7 11 PM day Ron Swoboda reporting detail club arranged have leading bank sponsor contest obtained heavy support Boy Scouts LISF donated entrance fees BRAVO LISF! Thank Paul fine report GEAR UP AND LOCKED! sylnania Virgisra III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe District Ill Vice-President 1101 ERaho Road Dayton OH 45429 Associate Vice-Presidents Joe Elben 5192 Edenhurst Lynhurst OH 44124 Francis Fluharty 504 21st St Vienna IAIV 26101 Laird Jackson 523 Meadombrook Sr David PA 19067 Edward Winner 1521 Summit Sc. McKeesport PA 15131 received good report Associate VP Ed Wisser McKeesport PA regarding first static aircraft show held Western PA took place April 27 28 29 Eastland Mall East McKeesport Ed reports Tn-Valley Show proved huge suc cess Great interest shown AMA district display mall customers em ployees Ed feels indicates Pittsburgh area needs shows displays type encourage aeromodeling general Seventy aircraft entered seven categories trophies awarded through three places category AMA dis play eye-catcher AMA litera ture went like hotcakes clubs involved show Keystone Clippers Laurel Highlands Stuntmasters ARCs Despite high winds threatening weather flying demos put several modelers large crowd expressed great enthusiasm disbelief quality flying demo picture below shows Ed display awards Ed wants extend thanks co-director Fred Miller helped make event such success attended spoke 25th anniver sary celebration banquet Vienna WV Sky Sharks MAC June 24 President Hank Nilsen attending made wife Clara welcome very pleasant evening also very nice spend time very good friends Mark Radcliff parents Vienna Sky Sharks congratulated promoting modeling area such long time have involved facets mod eling although currently activity largely RC hope report reaches AMA time moment am temporary duty Vuma AZ flight testing RPV Air Force has extremely busy year Im unfortunately going have miss competing Nats did have chance visit some local modelers Modeling creates universal brotherhood can experience everywhere world Delaware rict Columbia land h Catalina IVViroinia DISTRICT REPORT John Spalding District IV Vice-President 5803 tllerbie Street Lanlssos MD 20801 Associate Vice-Presidents Charles Foreman 609 Pohite Rd. Mechanicsnille VA 23111 V Bill Helms BOO Tyovla Road Charlotte NC 26210 George Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19609 John Preston 7012 Eloira Court Falls Church VA 22042 Russell Sandusky 1122 Plaza Circle Joppa MD 21065 Paul Yacobucci 6406 Winthrop Dr Fayessenille NC 26301 remote possibility will reading column before last Satur day month chance will Ill spend column telling about Annual AMA District IV meeting August 26 1978 will day members District IV get together chanicsville suburb Richmond VA annual meeting didnt attend last year already know missed great happening Now miss years youll missing bigger better informative program before Kirby Crawford will star attraction 30 lb scalequarter-sizeGulf Hawk will show us powerplant tell us obtain modify use Homelite unit think monster-scale slow stately should see Kirbys 25 lb Mr Mul ligan fly Straight up rolling ship performs like competition pattern machine John Preston scale Howard Crispin East Coast judges organization John Worth John Clemens myself AMA matters Maynard Hill forum modeling aspects will fill Saturdays program bursting course districts AMA workers plan too can meet Last years banquet fine meal great entertainment years will its best outdo both counts AMAs new film Marvelous Miniatures will high light Sunday hosts RCC VA will stage fun fly field Fort Lee air strip events wil[ everyone October1978 67 kind aircraft events Proto Race Consecutive Spins Novice Pattern Advance Pattern Scalestatic Sundays demonstration will include Bob Violett ducted-fan scale jet A-4 Please come Elementary School Mechanicsville VA Saturday August 26th Directions will sent district clubs check officers call George Pres ton 804 740-0082 Chuck Foreman 804 746-7214 Alabama ida gia issippi to Rico V South Carolina essee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeil District V Vice-President 617 Sooth 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Aooociate Vice-Presidents John Bryson400CouncilCir P0 Box 1355 Tupelo MS 38801 Jerome Hall 4326 Baywood Dr Huntsville AL 35805 Richard Jackson 108 Thorolee Sr Charleston Htts SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr Deiray Beach FL 33444 Patrick Koehler 1592 Idlewood Oak Cr Anlantu GA 30319 Ed Moorman P08ev 1643 Etlin AFB FL 32842 Luis Rodrituez 8-10 5th St Ext. Villa Rica Bavamon Puerto Rico 00619 John Workman 5321 Overton Road Nashville TN 37220 like hero stories real true Long long ago earth still cooling just taken over District about five years ago began get newsletters Fred Komlosy Florida Palm Beach Aeronauts After about year got message Palm Beach Aeronauts simply NO FIELD fly little club being held together Freds newsletter faithfully cranked out month kept cheering people up issue telling would soon have field Four half years later Fred still turning out newsletter still did have field still keeping group glued together paper fact doubled meetings coming twice month keep entertained suddenly came alarming realization Mr Komlosy enjoying longest uninterrupted tenure newsletter editor District V AMA Council agreed meeting year voted unanimous ly award Fred AMAs coveted SUPERIOR SERVICE AWARD outstanding newslet ter service I 4 lLtUiC 51 IC dii ,VU 511 right accepting award club president Charlie Herman saga five long fruitless years unpaid sacrifice keeping AMA Chartered Club together sheer guts hard work Thats idea hero way two important per sons want meet cute little lady left District V RC Contest Co ordinator Mrs Charlene Fields DISTRICT V CLUB OF THE MONTH month meet Broward Country RC Association Fort Lauderdale FL splendid AMA-Chartered Club has solved its flying field problems thanks Mr Steve Sampier Markham Park Manager Broward County has graciously paved take-off strip county park given group vntniiA nlace fly Shown above Dave Smilowita duD treas urer Pat White Curly Harrison Curly brag eine about little ship Jim Scroggins club leaders newsletter editor beautiful fami lywife Priscilla daughter Cheri Stan Rudd Bob Willix Mark Rudd show off Ugly Stick proudly top flier park 68 Model Aviation e gentleman irre rtgrtc IS IVIr jerome Hall AMA Assoc VP Alabama Jerome belongs important RocketCity RCCIub Huntsville AL newsletter edi tor Dont get mad him Mrs Hall made him pose lady. nere 4 very ItdiJPY IUUPIC uorr t Marge Murray Goodman look like still honeymoon Husband wife teams tough beat model airplane competition tour Important Titers tne club L-R George Husen Sr John Handel pretty Gail McCreery George Husen Jr have come out enjoy Sunday afternoon outing little planes club president I-red Hetterich flanked Doc Vaughan Fred Wolf Fred good president real gentleman makes everyone feel home pict important airplane Joann Dan Smith show off scale Air-Coupe saved best last group photo ot outstanding club regularly hosts monthly contest modeling world has chartered 10 years boasts over 100 members President Hetterich middle holdingyou guessed itAMAs prestigious AWARD OF EXCELLENCE bestowed Illinois ana ucky S Minsouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee District VI Vice-President 819 Mandrake Batavia 1160510 Associate Vicv-Presidents David S Ahlberg 734 Acadia Rd. Valparaiso IN 46383 Rover Geers RR 5 Quincy IL 62301 Robert Gill 216 Stutely Lane Springfield IL 62704 Frank L Hughes 709 NE 44th St Kansas City MO 64116 Edwin Wynn Paul 1640 Maywick Dr Levingtvn KY 40504 Robert E Stagner 1838 Seifert Dr. Poplar Blaff MO 63901 Phillip Sallivan 3021 Spring Valley Ct Anderson N 46011 United States Control Line Champion ships held June 17-18 Winston-Salem NC Class AAAA meet has grown largest Control Line contests country Contestants come over eastern half United States also far away Canada Texas California took leisurely drive down through Smoky Mountains what beautiful time year travel thing bright green flowers blooming everywhere bugs multiplied yet what enjoy about being contest flierthe drive different parts coun try visiting flier friends also enjoy competition flying really dont care have trophies District VI clubs have having kinds Fun Flies contests too list doubt modelers have time read magazine now Ill read next winter Quincy Falcons R/C Club Quincy IL put air show static display Il linois Veterans Home July 4th such success may turn out annual event club also sponsored Cross Country Fly July 16 Wyaconda State Park interchange Highway 61 Hannibal MO airport about 23 miles Havent heard won sounds like fun receive bundle club newslettersevery month Some page two several exceptional publications Ill comment various ones once awhile steal parts can Allan Goldstein Bob Skaja editors Chicagoland Ra dio Control Modelers newsletter Wings n Things published Merlyn Graves newsletter contains such things club news contest news editorials model month cartoons building hints ads An excellent publication Dope Sheet published Terre Haute Indiana Radio Control Club Don May editor another excellent news letter July issue contained write-ups about equipment safety Messerschmitts Purdue University three-views cartoons maps contest information field maintenance news club news enjoy reading Next week its off Nats feel sorry didnt go certainly like see new country new foods new friends tawa S Mickigav S Mmnetnta assin VII DISTRICT REPORT Kenneth F Morris District VII Vice-President 1023 Iowa Avenue Muscatine IA 52761 Associate Vice-Presidents James D Clark RR 3 Cedar Rapids IA 52401 Frank Morrissey 14100 W Park Ave New Berlin WI 53151 Tim Price 11287 Saar Sterlinv Heights Ml 48078 Win Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Trail Sn Joseph Mt 49085 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 Howard Wayne 1706 7th St NE. Rochester MN 55901 Wayne Yeager 38235 Castle Romulus Ml 48174 Sig IMAC contest huge success very enjoyable time chance visit fliers Saturday weather cooperative few models destroyed high winds Sig kind enough replace Sig kit crashed during day other manufacturers also did same has nicest gestures manufacturer can make Sig should also commended effort sponsoring annual contest certainly spend bunclt money putting thing year also gets better year has got District VIIs best contests Sunday excellent fly ing both models full scale Hazel Maxey put air show noon Pete Meyers flew Decathalon through splendid dis play maneuvers thrilled crowd Ned Powers FAA pre sented Glenn Hazel award contributions FAA Flight Safety pro gram AMA FAA will hard-pressed find staunch supporters Hazel Glenn Sigafoose able make Central Iowa Aero modelers Control Line contest Des Moines 16th July surprising number entries first major contest several years Over 50 entries total Fast Slow Combat Both WHO WMT-TV reporters cover event kind thing need chance fly Davenport RC Societys Soaring contest days weather what like Lots wind much Suds City Soar-In didnt accomplish much fun talked lots people Muscatine Miniature Aircraft Association held Mississippi Valley Soaring Open July 9 saw 23 entries After lots winch problems things got going great time Chip Pairett St Louis Eagles came out top Chip flew Sailaire did tre mendous job Everyone entered got some thing think enjoyed two weeks till Nats am still waiting lots Michigan clubs respond question about lower Michigan being transferred Either lot apathy everyone too busy answer talked Terry Taylor AVP Min neapolis Howard Wayne AVP Ro chester about District VII West meeting Nothing definite yet Milwaukee Flying Electrons have tentatively offered host meeting fall Perhaps can get some thing going yet Have talked Associate Vice President lately have problems should contact first dont get satisfaction let know AVPs should working areas improve membership relations improve com munications AVP its time get someone has time willing job time am seriously thinking appointing couple new AVPs Wisconsin sure have input subject please let know Nats will nominating committee meeting nominate candidates AMA president has some put members District VII whole much time read nominations will over President District Vice Presidents even-numbered districts am encouraging vote fall because important vote minority can rule Remember AMA belongs you CAN something about way run CANT dont put forth effort present ideas suggestions Executive Council needs advice probably now ever because inflation rate increased insurance costs IRS problems rules changes anti-Nats feelings long range planning inequity insurance Muscular Dystrophy PR programming per manent Nats site etc Does stir up com ments TOGETHER can improve AMA everyone gives little bit themselves seem have ENERGY CRISIS AMAlots people dont have energy contribute little bit really hope changes soon Hope see Milwaukee Fly ing Electrons Pattern Scale contest Arkansas S toursiata Monica homa s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank District VIII Vice-President 2933 Blankenslsip Wichita Foils IX 76308 Associate Vice-Presidents Buzz Averill 9117 Lu Barranee NE Albuquerque NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Sulphur LA 70663 Frank Osborne 18 Mohave Dr N Little Rock AR 72116 Sad Tenny Box 545 Richardson TX 75080 As written before Nats before Nominating Committee meets before Council meets will too up-to-date want time thank members District VIII electing four terms Vice-President hope have served well might have help ful some terms successfully served wish next VP elect good term service help can serve well As know John Clemens has served president during term also running re-election want thank John eight years leader AMA chair man Council sympathetic ear teller fine stories around fine gentleman Thanks John us District VIII As know nominated Bill Lee Missouri City TX Houston succeed VP District VIII As now no other nomination would like get pitch Bill active modeler October1978 69 active leader Has good background AMA works Can make fine VP representative Council CL cat egory director Nats writes Rac ing column magazine opinion would best choice have also nominated John Byrne present VP District Il President AMA John well-qualified become AMA presi dent has served District II VP four years active contributing Council mem ber active flier member Elec tronic Eagles member working USPJA has earned respect expertise matters concerning AMA John legal profession has indicated able dedicate time effort job choice hope yours also FAI Sailplane meet TCSC went well Dale Nutter hard work control Fort Worth Aces contest well attended Becky Thomas boys working Once again Ed Rankin RC Pylon also among contest officials Texas State Championship CL contest Cliff Cloud Climbers going strong Pyramid Acres South Benbrook good day thermals Typical Texas HOT have other special thanks should go Contest Directors club officers newsletter editors staff District ficers did great job no pay what really want show apprecia tion what may have done will please vote next election may agree choice vote choice Colorado as aska h Dakota h Dakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Vince Mankewski District IX Vice-President 105 Waldo Circle Bellenue NE 68005 Associate Vice-Presidents Charles Brancors 2220 Mariposa Blod Capss WY 62601 Gerald Derre,, 6464 S A,rtrs Place Acror, CO 80016 Pad Kegel 9t0 Noeth t2tl, Faqo ND 58102 Oscar Olson 6t 11 Maple Oseralsa Nt 6tttO4 Jim OReilly 4760 N Barrier Wictrisa KS 67220 Lonnie Kroeber Associate Vice Presi dent Fargo North Dakota moving unfortunately leaving District IX Lonnie Paul Kegel opportunity get together during Minneapolis Piston Pop pers contest June 24 25 Paul aware has principally involved upcoming district meeting Fargo October 14 1978 Paul has correspondent since first year quite current district events has worked closely Lonnie have asked Paul serve Associ ate Vice President can take advantage experience Lonnie Kroeber has done outstanding job will missed us dur ing long vacation mail always contained letters Lonnie least once week loss will certainly someone elses gain Good luck best wishes Lonnie Paul Kegel 910 North 12th Fargo ND 58102 advises due contractual agreements reservation requirements meeting place need accurate head count district meeting Please left out Write Paul make re servations now October 14 district meeting Fargo District IX seat Free Flight Contest Board has filled Jerry Murphy 2432 Astron Drive Colorado Springs Jer ry has over 20 years contest Free Flight ex perience has resided Colorado Springs since 1972 member Magnificent Mountain Men Denver has AMA leader member contest director since 1968 Jerry came District IX after ing active flier Dallas area has participated regularly Nats exper ience participation Free Flight fra ternity along desire respect position makes him ideal selection Congratulations Jerry Show Teams will pleased know newest air show team District IX 21st team Air Capitol Eagles Wichita Kansas air show team program Academys primary public relations tool teams must meet stringent criteria very active responsibilities ing member show team make con test flying other obligations difficult fulfill say least As districts first show team can take pride Air Capitol Eagles Members team Jerry Shumaker manager Larry Vickers Jerry Carley Scott Davies Harold Perry J Osborne Keith Penner Weyn Sallada Clyde Young congrulated very nice thank letter came mail Milford R/Cers Milford KS Last months column included report Super-Size Model Contest Pictures contest included Milford R/Cers courtesy appreciated Thank Lincoln Sky Knights AMA 405 among first respond coordina tors concerning contest sanctioning 1979 refer District IX report July issue club again right top things Some shots excellent 19th Annual Pattern Scale contest also included Sky Knights currently exploring possibility hosting 1979 Nats Lincoln Nebraska Dynamite expressing gratitude some additional newsletters sent really appreciated Windfree News Donovans Radio Control Club South Dakota Hi Flyer Arvada As sociated Modelers Arvada CO Mile-Hi R/C Clubs Tail-Spinners Denver CO Knight Flyer KC Northern Knights Model Aeronautics Club Kansas City MO Northern Knights District VI members live District IX thoughtful enough send copy newsletter District Meetings October 14 Fargo Paul Kegel AVP Dis trict IX 910 North 12th Fargo ND 58102 October 28 Denver Jerry Deneau AVP District IX 6464 South Andes Place Aurora CO 80016 See ya 70 Model Aviation Radio Control Contest Board member Loren Tregellas Sky Knights contest orian rossiey came Lincoin Trom T raul beautiful P-47 aaMajor Mac Steve Stucky head judge Ken Krehbiel Con test Director name unknown Lunch Lratsc tor II ri Barb Arlan Camp bell Fred Martha Soniter Lincoln Look smalla u eiemesser looks typical Nebraska flying field view pits Milford typica sJ contests except 35 lb Ugly Stick background activity Super-Size Model Contest Arizona fornia ii da 0 Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 2501 Armour Lane Redondo Beach CA 90278 Associate Vlc-tresidnntn Robert Barnen 981080 Komo Mci Drive Ama Hi 96101 Ginmi Cotter 2020 Gill Port Lime Wnlrrt Cr.k CA 64698 Alec Chisolm 1100 Went Simm Fresrrv CA 93711 John Pond 4269 Syntro Circle Sarr Joe CA 95136 Bolt Reynolds RI 8 Bun 51 Thiccoir AZ nsio Betty Strenor 3723 Snrowrlerr Averrnme trrvq Beach CA 90808 Grarrqer Williams 181 Pammmee Street Sari Main-os CA 92069 travels past month took out Anaheim attend meeting Pacific Soaring Association meeting presid ed over club president Rod Sweet gave talk AMA finances ie money goes Did know 113 gross income used salaries annuities meeting ran old time free flighter Joe Alvarez Joe meeting looking people work part full time helping him kit two-seater airplane de signed may have heard Its called Polliwagen seems Joes tried help employment bureau equipped thumbs hands So Joe thought model builders would natur al help out live within reasonable distance Anaheim contact Ill give information way Joe uses Kraft servos trim tab control Pol liwagen Activity Northern California continues hum Besides Biplane R/C Pattern As sociation Ive mentioned before California A/I R/G Association SAM oriented organization recently staged 3-day annual Clovis Lakes Recreation Area meet held over Memorial Day week end rousing success Further activity sees meets like World War II Scramble World War Jambor ee becoming annuals success has begot Golden Age Parade will fea ture designs 1919 1939 new idea meet should meet lots approval National Air Space Museum Smithsonian has opened new gallery called Flying Fun will feature dif ferent types model planes display Some planes ones used world cham pionship records notable model Miss Liberty Bell Bob Doris Rich flew across United States 1975 Any going through Washington must plan spend least day minimum going through museum have new AVP Arizona Bob Reynolds Tucson Bob active Control Line flier also has flown Free Flight presently producing Control Line kits Goodyear Carrier Bob replacing Ed Hagerlin resigned because leaving area Any Arizonians AMArelated questions problems funnel through Bob Put him work address top column As youll note read Johnny Clemens column isnt going run presidency again am sorry see Johnny leave has visible president AMA has ever its forgone conclusion somebody will elected replace him its going tough find somebody much dedication enthusiasm Johnny Ill miss ya Speaking electionsthis year Im due stand again office youll re-elect Ill serve another term has pleasure serv ing District X past two years Im willing another two THERMALS Alaska 0 Idaho ana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District Xl Vice-Preoident 1417 NW 19101 Street Seattle WA 98177 Associate Vice-Presidents Al Culver 1607 S von Elm Pocatnllo 83201 Simon Oreete Re 1 Box 48 Boadview MT S9015 Clarence E Haught Rt 5 Box 18 Conan dAlene 1083814 Ed McCollough 53 SE 61 Portland OR 97215 Orlando Oly Recix 26608 Done Court Kent WA 98031 Dvn Zipoy 21418 NE Main Snreet Redmond WA 96052 month have guest author person Howard Phillips hope en tertained columnand addition has point possible entertain large crowds use gas engine powered models Think about Howard entitles column OUTDOOR FLYING INDOORS KINGOOME HAPPENING think flying Nordic A-2s Outdoor Hand Launched Gliders large rubber scales Old Timer Rubber P-30s Coupe dHivers indoors impossible Well has hap pended recently Seattle Sounders Soccer League professional soccer game Seattle About 20 us got together prior games put practice session also little apprehensive about knowing what air conditioning system would large outdoor models would land what people would landed crowd Anyhow everything turned out quite well So got invitation perform Minnesota Kicks versus Seattle Sounders soccer game Now have gather approximately 50 people together age 5 tolets just say youngsters heartto show crowd something new halftime shows hard because everyone eager elated help exciting event got stadium plenty time set up headquarters show office put together planes As soon Junior preliminary soccer game over 15-minute time period what wanted decided hold off flying bigger stuff time cause people still streaming could save halftime Everybody started streaming out field P-nuts both Indoor Outdoor Hand Launched Gliders small Old Timer Rubber plus indoor EZ-Bs Pennyplanes Everybody started about same time really getting time give up went show office after good round applause made us feel real good halftime walked around edge field get position behind soc cer benches ready go field spectators ready head concession stands Except thingwe got field before left seats first planes air first gasps oohs aahs went up right away spellbound back seats Nordics launched set goal posts flier middle field would pull other half field circle tow bit launch three four Nordics up same time some actually going over heads people first second level seats after launch circled three four times over crowd fact chased two first level seats people caught very careful found out later some very light stick models did same thing also carefully caught Some models real small like P-nut outdoor scale being put 30- 40-foot TV screen time lifted off astroturf till time landed What beautiful sight 14-inch wingspan 30-foot wingspan really blownup picture airplanes going up continually Television cameras Seattle stations Minnesota station televising back area getting right down last minute demonstration Coupe fliers came over asked could try reach top Kingdome 350 feet wound up limit ready said Lets Sure enough started climbing nice tight circle past first level seats second level still climbing spectators really cheering up past highest television platform about 275 feet up just about 10 feet short high est part dome flattened out beautiful transition crowd its feet cheering louder goal just scored looked clock said 30 seconds go referees soccer teams headed out dressing rooms referee got just beyond goalpost started blow ing whistle never heard such loud chorus boos stopped tracks looked up saw beautiful model float ing gracefully decided judge jury part bailgame promotion sales manager came over worried look face seeing model still quite ways up asked modeler way helping model down faster turned away slightly smiled myself sheep ishly said yes working now time model almost within grasp spectators feet rest modelers just finished fly ing ready leave field As grasped model tremendous cheer went up modelers helpers beautiful gratified smile across faces would like thank Northwest Free Flight modelers helped under taking especially Strat-O-Bats Boeing Hawks Free Flight Clubs Sunday fli ers well way case youre wondering went back watched rest soccer game Seattle won 1-0 shootout Maybe inspiration Thank Howard case won dering Howard planning bigger better things Stay tuned October1978 71 FLY IN THE SECOND CONT As announced JACK LUEKEN progress right no ne same last t 1 The Postal sters everywhere ger i membership 2 All flying mu will time fI nature time fidavit models ce rules ate ~fety adL y October wanted may muuei 5 AMA medals st three places si will awarded wa 6 Rules e first two paragraphs third paragraph rule book page 26 ur Control Line AA Solo kind control Ii Iin-luding plastic k lisplacement no dels must metal control Iinei Minimum wire inch Qn olane flo ant ry OT mouei ready-built 8 Stopwatch rem refueling rest 9 The hold model U has started engine Helper releases mo tant flier No mechanica EDWHI mwYodcN nal cont unches frorr mwt flo mne ground flight 1 alt supervisor mode Score total elap pit stop time iniri nch completion 18 Please note Fly ii Fall Flying Fair Postal C AMA Contest San ual flights made dui wise AMA sanctioned cont applies accordingly 19 Send results whic y November 30 1978 ano urther information Ed IA hope year dividuals will host local youngsters Fall F cluded Thats what jack L Patty Sasnett did SouTi fall great suc Individual contestants beat clock sure put ii last year looking year Lets fly up storm JUNIOR FLIGHT September almost means another school year about aeromodeling year school Are teacher thinking about startir class perhaps would like conduct school Maybe SI like see model school Sure sounds like grea inly worthwhile bit easier ian anout rewa Before rush make lot promi down hobby shop lot dough stuff yai better study entire very pragmatic eve five elemi lered successful pri nking before action hat going tits dis nv can fifth step n have gstepsgoba 0 some ch aims shoul accomplish already hay Lnt Af becor n really ans elements have adaptable accommo find anP Cr gym chool months oe completely trolled After ti difficult situations re involved programi iow thinkoverwh visit ow modelers y 5cuss some o r what can caaem ne c 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Edition: Model Aviation - 1978/10
Page Numbers: 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72
Do know holds current world records sport holds largest number aviation records has gone highest fastest farthest mostest Such information contained USA World National viation-Space Records Book published Washington DC National Aeronautic Association people hold records have thing common captured record follow ing system procedure recognized subscribed around world FA Despite influences todays mass communications technology available instant dispersion ideas few things same world-wide Aviation records exceptions happy circum stance developed group forwardlooking individuals among representa tive United States met Paris 1905 formed Federation Aeronautiq ue Internationale FAI realized air craft wave future means should developed measure avia tions advances knew would soon arise need standard measurement claims performance could recognized confidence system rules followed first aviation record established Santos Dumont Brazil 1906 speed 41292 kph Since time FAI record activity has grown include almost aspect aviation latest edition official records book has 20 different cat egories several classes cate gory Over years FAI has grown expand ed its scope operations sponsors world sport aviation championships under takes continuous modernization Sport ing Code permits fair scientific comparison performance attained pilots different nations facilitates interna tional air travel non-commercial aircraft evaluates aeronautical progress through organization international meetings granting medals diplomas international body groups together National Aero Clubs member-countries NAA FAI member-country required have Aero Club United States National Aeronautic Association NAAs history also goes back 1905 oldest non-profit public service aviation ganization nation NAA operates six levels international national record certifica tion institutional aviation education general sport aviation activities Nationally function NAA rep resent phases sport aviation acti vities recognized FAI represent United States World Championships abroad World record attempts United States must sanctioned NAA recognized FAI administration regulation such attempts handled NAAs Contest Records Board NAA works its Divisions promoting interest participation sport aviation encour aging local regional national competi tions AMA some aviation sport disciplines NAA has recognized organization national representative particular sport has delegated some FAI related activities organization giving NAA Division status through NAA therefore Academy Model Aeronautics official represent ative aeromodeling United States has supervision model aircraft record tempts competition sanctions selection US team members attending World Cham pionships sits international aero modeling committee ClAM United States representative its determinations directly affect future sport its continued development official functions no other US organization can claim have access exclusively AMAs status official spokesman sport United States responsibility can affect mem ber organization entire sport authority derives National Aeronautic Association FAI Other NAA Divisions overseeing particular aviation sports Aerobatic Club America American Society Aerospace Education Balloon Federation America National Pilots Association Soaring Society America United States Hang Gliding As sociation United States Parachute As sociation Division members have also joined NAA individual members taking advantage 50% reduction NAA dues offered Division members participating wide variety insurance programs receiving newsletter other services Through its Divisions Affiliates individual members NAA represents over 160000 aviation enthus iasts nationwide NAA FAI have very broad program recognition contribution individuals industry aerospace progress FAI has series awards Divisions ward nominations through NAA Nationally NAA administers renown Wright Col lier Brewer Trophies annual winners prestigious awards chosen committees appointed NAA ceremo nies associated presentation trophies major events aviation cal endar trophies awards NAA Divisions members assume similar degree significance unqualified honor recognized official repre sentative sport AMAS WORLD-WIDE INFLUENCE THROUGH NAA AND FAI Internationally NAA represents Unit ed States FAI General Conferences Continued page 65 October1978 61 AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice- Presidents L ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 Vic Powell AMA KAA AND FAI NAA Executive Director vu ruwun CXeCUiivc u,rucur urn iuu rdduun al Aeronautic Association PROFILE OF SID AND CAROLYN AXELROD L-22 AND L-23 did happen Well strict parents start Growing up Chicago during Depression Sidney required press exactly 12 pairs pants fathers custom tailoring shop day after school before being al lowed split Family chores out way out back door leap racy 3c trolley Cicero wait thing clickety-clack out edge town vacant lot pals waiting him fly min iature airplanes Carl Goldberg Pete Vaco Gerry Ritz Veto Garfolio others flew twin pushers can ards gassies remembers lot Indoor contests won including variable pitch microfilm-covered prop 1937 Carolyn started going meets Sid 1938 did contests placed 2nd big Junior Birdmen America Championship 1934 twin pusher 1st Indoor duration Indianapolis American Legion meet little Sid current RC Sailplane Carolyn Sid Axeirod today THIS MONTH WE HONOR truly great model airplane pioneers era Sid Axelrod beautiful wife Carolyn Life Member AMA too first such husband wife combi nation Academys history nmn First Sid President famous Top Flite Company Chicago worlds largest manufacturers model propel lers turning out two million year Giving kids what want words describing companys operation making high qual ity products kids ALL ages include kits George Aldrichs Nob ler Phil Krafts Kwik-Fly Dave Platts SE5 others Sid Caro lyn have spent lives model planes Sids Rogues Gallery comes pic Chicago Aeronauts circa 1936-37 Thats Sid second right between Carl Goldberg Sids right Leon Kiesman far left Frank Nekimken others unidentified lady encouraging him did OK re members contest never forgot ten 1937 Detroit Nats shared alternately bath tub sleep Johnny Clemens Johnny verified asked about added thing fine til some kid floor Continued page 66 Jim McNeiII AMA Historian Ufe member Team Sd tfle uetroit njasswnn nina own design Free Flight model powered byan Ohlsson 60 Would like honorary Life Member AMA no dues pay issued two-digit AMA license number would never again issued other person thousand dol lar donation Academy will have pay lump sum Recent AMA Executive Council action has made easier Four equal pay ments $250 spread over two-year per iod will suffice like though necessary can specify whether donation will used growing building fund someday permanent AMA Headquarters name will appear memorial plaque noting generosity ** ** 5* 9** 5 * *5 ** ** K/2LIwA-7 ** I Co4tAX ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHNNY CLEMSNS PO Box 64573 Dallas Texas 75206 PERFECTLY SAFE! obvious aeromodeling few things SURGEON GENER AL does consider iniurious health Everyone should it! SMOKE MODEL AIRPLANE INSTEAD SHOULD HAVE KNOWN! Years ago someone assured stuck aeromodeling long enough Id come out top Sure enough Im getting bald! THIS WIFE CAME THROUGH! Modeler wife Honey youll just have something help bring some money pay bills Two days later announced Well did what asked raised some money garage sale Surprised said Great What did sell airplanes JERSEY COAST SPORT FLIERS NEW JERSEY Editor ED RUNKELsTRANSMITTER newsletter has everything making excel lent paper Ed salts fine car toons cartoon shows man wife hobby shop looking model engine As can guess smiling frown ing saying let have next suppose youll want PLANE will RADIO then. GOODYEAR MODEL AIRCRAFT CLUBAKRON OH WITH SALUTE TO THE LADIES. Editor AL SCHMIDTS WIND SOCK Quote NOTE FROM MY WIFE TO YOUR WIFE weekend Chapel Hill perhaps best time wives get together discuss balsa dust over house paint fumes general complaints about having model airplane fanatic family sharing stories sit registration ticket booths helping enthusiasm knowing can con husbands dinner afterwards Girls really need help show women always end up having good time Im hoping see LINDA BEAUTIFUL! MID-HUDSON MODE LMASTERS NEW YORK Editor EARL VANGORDERS WING TIPS quote applies modeling world sent JACK ARNOUTSA po lite man listens interest things knows about told him person knows nothing about DeMornay NO MATTER HOW YOU TRY modeler said flying sea plane models saw girl struggling water pulled out water time tried give mouth-to-mouth resuscitation SHED GET UP AND RUN JEFCO AEROMODELR LAKEWOOD CO Editor STAN THORNLEY has item JEFCO FLYER think justgreat quote JOHN ALLEN arrived field back end Pontiac literally drag ging trunk essentials new childrens sand box flying field gift Jefco Club ANDREA JOHN MARK ALLEN John purchased built painted whole outfit lined bottom plastic Some us lot talking never accomplish much John saw need occupy LITTLE PEO PLE hopefully keep out danger DAD does thing air So John went quietly work! picture sand box being used 2 year old ZACHARY HEISSMANN also newsletter proving John Allen has highest level AMA spirit! Great idea other clubs! IT IS MODERN TIMES An old modeling friend said sons mother-in-law moved couple didnt have decency wait until married HOW TO IMPRESS YOUR WIFE just realized what am right now doing excellent way keep work ing area neat putting article together generate pile little scraps paper simp ly take piece about size page string some Elmers other Glue STICK ALL THE LITTLE SCRAPS INTO THE LINE OF GLUE way often have ONE piece trash clean up WORKS THE SAME WITH WOOD SCRAPS TOO NO-BULL AWARD head column photo yours truly receiving plaque Lansing MI District VII banquet occasion breaking bread banquet climax AMA District Meeting EXPO sponsored CARDS Club LAN SING Awards winners planes en tered displayed EXPO SHOW given out along plaquesandotherhonors outstanding service art aeromod eling plaque shown picture given very fine friend LES HARD CARDS plaque cast aluminum mounted head Texas Long horn steer message below reads JOHNNY CLEMENS GREAT GUY STANDING TALL AND THIS AINT NO BULL really appreciated plaque BUT could have just easily said same things Les fantastic AMAer! encouragement has GREAT influ ence formation inspiration pride has developed tremendous net work AMA club newsletters has helped club editors set up improve papers now exchanging about 50 other clubs Try get acquainted LES HARD quiet cheerful enthusias tic guy always eager try help fine AMA GENTLEMAN! BARONS MODEL CLUB SPO KANE WASHINGTON Editor CHUCK THOMPSONS MON OCLE Whats about Its worlds greatest sport can put controls vintage aircraft flying virgin skies yesteryear competition exciting high speed pylon race! Few other ventures can offer such challenge de signer its failures successes too rare brand comradeship comes being modeler.! YOUR CRACKUP WUZ BAD Just think what mess would have ground hadnt stopped its fall! October1978 63 LES HARD Lansing Michigan CARDS Club presenting NO BULL steer head plaque AMA President Johnny Clemens GRASSFIELD R/C CLUB MINNEAPOLIS GRASSFIELD CLIPPINGS edited VIC LEERHOFF always sparkling news letter Vics April issue found statement club president BOYD BOWDISH expresses never-say-die hopeful spirit modeler After helluva winter Boyd says Found some water seeping basement melting snow Im sure flying time far away way Boyd would courtesy would ex plain Southerners just what basement am sure return can get some Southerner explain what grits 'is follow-up last remark tell about AMAer up North went Nats Lake Charles stopped Louisiana restaurant breakfast waitress asked him wanted grits breakfast said never tried before just bring him grit liked would order some IF YOU WENT THROUGH TEXAS went through Texas way Lake Charles Nats wondered Texans wore pointed-toed bootsit can sit four-abreast Cadil lac pickup trucks traveled Nats Hiway 100 Laguna Heights Texas Gulf Mexico might have met sign painter improbably name C Weed seaweed fact See Texas known fertilizer alone TEXAN TRIED FOR TREASON thinking TEXAS just heard Texan being tried treason HE COULDNT REMEMBER THE ALAMO Probably thought pie fac tory San Antonio PIE ALAMO AERO RADIO CLUB F LINT MICHIGAN DAVID STAR edits AERO SHAFT May issue found some words wisdom clubs membership said maintain yards maintain cars homes maintain aircraft WHY CANT YOU HELP MAINTAIN YOUR FLYING SITE? other side coin David says work parties spring dedicated younger members unable older brother IS NOT MODELER came field place David lots constructive editorial comment like David hope club members didnt take offense thoughtfully made sure everyone did fair share club needs consider FLYING HILLBILLIES RC CLUB Secretary AL RICHT club Charles ton WV sent newsletter HILL BILLY HOTLINE top first page cartoon got kick out keeping HILLBILLY name drawing outhouse sign over door read LACK OF CONTROL TOWER further chuckle just realized wrote above made note along side outhouse says Used DONT FORGET! HELP CLEAN UPA LITTER BIT NIGHT FLYING IS EXCITING have never seen night flying FREE-FLIGHTERS youve missed some ex citement first saw modern concept US FREE FLIGHT CHAMPIONSHIPS Taft California way now strap belly pardon expression plane chemical glow light can seen fur piece dark night model launched trimmed same daylight flying little no wind night model will circle land within reasonable area IT IS WEIRD SEEING NO THING BUT THIS GHOSTLY YELLOWGREEN LIGHT circling NO SOUND after engine cuts off could cure alcoholism miles around! isnt really new because perhaps CARL GOLDBERG will remember visit Dallas years ago wired flashlight bulb pair pencells inside fuselage ZIPPER flew Lest newcom ers become alarmed ZIPPER name model airplane designed Carl G Dawn breaking Id better break off night flying might try some time cant sleep ARENT WE CLEVER DEVILS! Afterthoughtnight flying probably invented modeler did such lousy job building didnt want anyone see MCDONNELL DOUGLAS RC CLUB ST LOU IS MISSOURI JOHN BRITT edits CARRIER WAVE McDonnell Douglas Club beautiful newsletters ever receive Besides being informative John makes sure paper has bit comic re lief Some pearls newest sue follow organization bureaucracy very much like septic tank because real ly big chunks always rise top Variables wont constants arent junk already have will expand fill available space Back serious notein CARRIER WAVE John has roster list members giving pertinent information BUT ALSO LISTING THE RC FREQUENCIES ON WHICH THEY FLY! sure helps buying new radio GATEWAY RC CLUB JACKSONVILLE FLORIDA Club president BILL RISSEL sent very nice letter back March see far behind am enclosing copy newsletter FLY PAPER Rather pull anything paper quote Id like congratulate Bill both newsletter letter really showed PRIDE read writing much know credit growth sport/hobby AMA PRIDE BELIEF what SHOW YOUR PRIDE IN OUR HOBBY AND MAKE THE OTHER GUY ENVIOUS WHAT IS CONSCIENCE Conscience still small voice makes husband tell wife went flying instead going workbefore some else tells MANNED SPACECRAFT CENTER RC HOUSTON TEXAS TIM BROWN edits very newsy news letter club Space Center bunch AMAers mastermind space vehicles plumbing goes em spare time fly model airplanes can develop still better space vehicles! Tims Vol II No 8 newsletter related happening Ive gotta share JOHN KIKER Manned Space Club likeable guys youd ever want meet built tall like Abe Lincoln smiles down upon us earthlings John real wheels developing hard ware Space Shuttle Considering re sure going keep eye next flight Space Shuttle seemsthat Kiker flying New Era R/C model inverted SUDDENLY THE NOSE HATCH CAME OPEN tank batteries fell out However loss nose weight kept tall down NO ENGINE NO CONTROL Kiker got down INVERTED very little damage comment sure fly funny inverted engine batteries! John sure gonna watch next Space Shuttle flight MAKING YOUR FIRST RC FLIGHT course first RC flight tough hard down knees hands folded head bowedand still holding transmitter watching airplane! THE GREATEST OF ALL ADVICE DONT LET TOMORROW HAPPEN WITHOUT YOU! does bit philosophy fit model airplaning can remember being thanked father two boys Dallas helping provide excitement aeromodeling said kept boys alive years face terminal disease boys confined wheelchairs very little control bodies limbs heads Yet boys held tight challenges control line speed flying drove forward set NATIONAL AMA RECORDS having handiwork flown team manner other AMA control line pilots THEIR SECRET OF LIFE simply day discovered something else about modeling HAD TO BE HERE TOMORROW TO COM PL ET E formula boys lived long yond doctors predictions respect memory wisdom guts skills determined young fellows recall youthe GROGANS DALLAS own experience know powers belief determination have heard kiddingly claim secret having survived supposedly termi nal disease because remembered HAD 2A MORE YEARS TO GO ON MY READERS DIGEST SUBSCRIPTION must confess that statement simply hu morous way recognizing heck lot still would just work staying alive duties AMA Pres ident probably greatest inspiration because HAD to write next months magazine article Thanks God giving strength determination wis dom choosing leadership AMA inspiration staying alive HOPE THAT AMA CAN SERVE YOU IN SOME SPECIAL WAY TOO DONT LET TOMORROW HAP PEN WITHOUT YOU! AGE IS SLOWING ME DOWN simply cant go pace used guess can blame Father Mother FATHER TIME MOTHER NA TURE ******all now****** 64 Model Aviation FAI/NAA/AMA Coot pg 61 FAI Council FAI sport technical committees periodic meetings NAA appoints delegates observers nominated Division Committee Committees rules regula tions various sections Sporting Code formulated based actual compe tition experience rules help determine direction sport grows greatly influences development equip ment obtain maximum performance outcome such activity can have positive influence sport spin-off new equipment benefits participant sport whether competitor casual flyer volunteers serve Committee Del egates Observers make significant con tribution through AMA sport have world-wide influence its future purposes NAA keep pub lic informed importance aviation space flight nations economic pro gress its security international under standing call sound national programs de signed keep United States first avia tion space flight support vigorous avia tion education program students levels learning encourage sanction aid document sporting record-making aviation space events accordance rules prescribed Federation Aero nautique Internationale recognize honor make outstanding contributions advancement aviation space flight related subjects National Aeronautic Association close cooperation AMA helping growth sport aviation United States 73 years NAA has helping people meet challenge aviation AMA CWBS IN fliE PUBUC INTEREST basic need model aircraft fliers place fly communities poses serious problem because available open land sufficient room scarce parks public areas either too small otherwise unsuited model aircraftflying AMA through its network over thousand local clubs provides means anyone find place fly Practically clubs have agreements private commer cial government property owners concern ing use land model flying purposes Almost agreements based liability protection being extended property owners clubs liability protec tion available because provided AMA clubs latter able clude property owners additional sureds Furthermore few exceptions AMA clubs welcome have minimum re quirements new members Thus sim ple almost anyone interested model fly ing become club member have place fly AMA has experienced exceptional growth since 1966 dramatic contrast years prior 30 years between AMAs estab lishment 1936 1966 AMA grew about 20000 members 120 clubs 1966 AMA introduced new club program based providing expanded insur ance coverage emphasis coverage owners property used clubs Since 1966 AMAs membership has tripled over 60000 members number AMA clubs has multiplied over ten times over 1300 growth di rectly related service provided AMA clubs making sites available model fly ing end result service public whole addition current club members Through club flyng site network rela tively easy people learn about come part enjoy recreational educational activity should noted some com munities provide public flying Sites ex ception rather rule typical AMA membership required participants provides simple means protecting general public assuring everyone flying models has liability protection basically educated concerning safe model fly ing practicesAMAs coverage based compliance AMAs Safety Code NEW CAUFORNIA LAW AID TO FLYING SITES According Daily Breeze newspap er Torrance California Gov Edmund G Brown Jr Friday April 7 signed bill permits property owners allow persons use land virtually recreational activities being legally liable possible law suits new law AB1241 Assemblyman Victor Calvo D-Mountain View requires land owners allow persons use land recreational purposes warning pos sibly hazardous conditions wide number recreational uses permitted under existing law new measure broadened application nearly activities new law should make easier Cal ifornia property owners allow model flying grounds Whether other states will follow Suit S unknown time also unknown whether states similar laws before California action though seems doubtful California situation will watched interest seems against gener al trend seems make almost anyone liable connection activity might involved accidents news item quoted above provid ed AMA District X VP Jim Scarborough October1978 65 AMA Academy Model Aeronautics NPA National Pilots Association ACA Aerobatic Club America SSA Soaring Society America ASAE American Society Aerospace Education OFFICIAL SPORT AVIATION IN THE UNITED STATES FEDERATION AERONAIJTIQUE INTERNATIONALEJ ParisI NATIONAL AERONAUTIC ASSOCIATION Washington DC Delegate Alternate attending FAI Committee meetings unpaid volunteers nominated Division NAA appoints individuals represent United States its aero club Committee meeting honor comes few individuals represent international forum country parti cipate sport Committees actions therefore Delegate Alternate can have enormous influence over conduct growth development sport Division input Committee through Delegate AMA President John Clemens NAA Delegate ClAM AMA Assistant Ex ecutive Director Carl Maroney Alternate AMA Executive Director John Worth serves ClAM Secretary USHGA United States Hang Gliding Association BFA Balloon Federation America USPA United States Parachute Association AXE LRODS Continued page 62 above lowered huge lit firecracker string outside bathroom window sleeping tub couple models thing went off models crushed Sid Carolyn married 1941 World War II found Sid Pacific Navy Machinists Mate After war worked briefly immortal Enrico Fermi design ing atomic device tools University Chicago Later two partners formed Top Flite Company 1947 Today 22 years later going strong Along way Sid invented patented now famous mylar material covering models devised draftsmans mylar contact cement charter member Chicago Aero nauts 1935 has added prestigious background becoming Life Member AMA Carolyn has important accomplishments own name modeling world some 10 yearsshehashelped children assemble fly Delta Darts AMA Nats recently awarded plaque services Also has helped emotionally disturbed children Chicago school hospital volunteer Off has Nats helper booster since 1938 35th wedding anniversary 1976 Sid presented Carolyn thousand dollar AMA Life Membership also got himself Both feel donation Academy way giving something back wonderful fun years have enjoying enchantment model airplanes SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT JUNIOR PACKAGE FREE TO CLUBS Vintage Aero address below has put gether excellent package information concerning get youngsters started model aviation package includes practical hints suggestions regarding ma terials kits supplies ways Vin tage Aero can pick up AMAs AMA Cub also called Delta Dart program leaves off Vintage Aero package free clubs organizations schools etc provided request made regular letterhead requestsfrom individuals cannot accepted AMA club leaders should ask free beginners program package Write Vintage Aero 1 Glen Tenafly NJ 07670 FCC FINES 160 CBERS Federal Communications Commission has levied fines totalling $14725 against 160 Citizens Band radio operators illegal oper ations violation rules fines levied FCC Field offices behalf Safety Special Radio Ser vices Bureau violations various sections rules sections involve communicating over 150 miles failure identify call sign use frequency authorized Citizens Band CB stations overheight antenna pow er excess 4 watts repeated failure reply Commission notices FCC action part relatively new effort crack down illegal CB operators effort appears serious sustained continues steadily increased publicity may eventually make RC opera tions 27 MHz band safer Its too early tell obviously effort has long overdue Connecticut Maine achusens Hampshire Rhode Island 0 Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-Presideet Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Associate Vice-Presidents Robert C Brodeur 405 Main Street Nashua NH 03060 Raymond Giboulean 39 High Street Old Town MC 04468 Charles H Leuroyd PO Box 428 West Grotox MA 01472 Al Novotvik 4 Beverly Place Norwalk CT OBBB0 George Parker 7 Paul Lee MA 01 23B A Mike Schindler B Bolduc Drive Ledyard CT 06339 William Wilbur 6 Laurel Ave Kistery ME 03904 Off Nats about 17th time guess will back working Tabula tion once Havent done much last two three years just got call HQ have agreed help out once should another great Nats will pleasure go back Lake Charles third time met hospitality back land nickel phone call Have couple letters quote month First Gordon Grimm Kittery Maine spoke new club paper Air Space interested keeping up news District well National level wants phone month up-to-date word latest news OK Gordon main observation 10% people club 90% work club much different lot others friend second letter comes way up Burlington Vermont Stephen Pendo informs have very active club RC called Green Mountain RCers Essex Junction VT AMA chartered have scheduled four fun flys summer remaining scheduled September 17 Write him 128 Colchester Ave Burlington VT 05401 further details 30 membersl well-organized permanent safe ty contest public relations committees also have printed neat little four-page club brochure explaining RC sport listing club officers phone numbers club field Cilley Hill Rd Essex Junction Lots mail month some good some disappointing Insurance dues creases presidential nominations loads club newsletters equity different category divisions within AMA much AMA business hash over Hope have couple meetings fall Associate VPs two different locations up north other out west District Bill Wilbur setting up northern hope have George Parker work out other Well plan late September Fur ther info come GEAR UP AND STUCKI! 66 Model Aviation pnuauay ~ Fame plaque presented ii vvNAMj now White Plains rijy tsee story April 78 issue Model Aviation page 59 Maynard currently deep research Remotely Piloted Vehicles RPVs Applied Physics Lab Johns Hopkins University Maryland New Jersey Ysrls II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 Associate Vice-Presidents Pete Bianchini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 David Fifield 11 Lace Lane Elnora NY 12065 John Grigy 6387 Badger Dr. Lockport NY 14094 Cliff Montylaisir 17 Rotary Dr Summit NJ 07901 Jack Sammarco 2062 Emerson Avn Union NJ 07063 James Slaughter Chief Crafts & Hobbies USAF/EUROPE Boo 4067 APO New York 09009 Walter Throne 208 Windemerr Rd Syracuse NY 13219 SECOND DISTRICT THOUGHTS During four-year term Vice-Pres ident AMA have learned lot about YOU YOUR problemsand about AMA ITS problems Having natural inclination analyze anatomy problem reduce its simplest denotation have allotted good deal available meditation time direction seeking correlation factor common both TYPES prob lems ie YOURS ITS yielded intriguing conclusion wit AMA MEMBERSHIP AMA MANAGE MENT have never really come KNOW other kind unfamiliarity has fear prevented establishment adequate rapport turn has resulted regretable lack mutual understanding respect belief situation demands im mediate turning around AMA achieve greatness capable mind average modeler far too much mystery surrounding people ac tivities top managerial super structure provide him least very little hope ever participating engenders feeling remoteness pro duces what some regard incurable lethargy apathy etc believe malady NOT incurable feel cure lies man agement-fostered educational program under supervision qualified full-time Edu cational Director Let know whether agree JOE FRIEND distinct pleasure report Joe District II RC Contest Board appointee has now designated AMA Chair man Board will recalled Joe succeeded George Buso unselfishly re linquished post after having done mag nificent job give someone else op portunity performing very important function Originally appointed Joe Associate Vice-Presidents Dis trict II handled assignment ef ficiently natural CB post Add course fact Joe better known highly regard ed RC contest fliers country joe will replace Bill Northrop RC Contest Board Chairman Bill represents tough act follow say Show Biz know Joe will great job real credit AMA District II ZONE OF SILENCE new jewel already gemencrusted crown District II derives silent area great pre-occupa tion refer Soaring RC type Anoth er model aircraft Classic born Sat urday June 17 1978 form Empire State RC Soaring Classic am indebted reminder event friend Paul Wedeking Secretary Millstone Valley Silent Flyers Cranbury New Jersey recall report last issue MA re garding birth club although Empire State Classic creature held Long Island Silent Flyers Syo sett area New York Paul proudly reports Sherman Weisbrod president club Millstone Valley Silent Flyers won First Place modified Maestro sail plane Congrats Sherm! LISF deserve high points praise reasons TV press coverage highly impressive us watched proceedings CBSTV Channel 2 News 7 11 PM day Ron Swoboda reporting detail club arranged have leading bank sponsor contest obtained heavy support Boy Scouts LISF donated entrance fees BRAVO LISF! Thank Paul fine report GEAR UP AND LOCKED! sylnania Virgisra III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe District Ill Vice-President 1101 ERaho Road Dayton OH 45429 Associate Vice-Presidents Joe Elben 5192 Edenhurst Lynhurst OH 44124 Francis Fluharty 504 21st St Vienna IAIV 26101 Laird Jackson 523 Meadombrook Sr David PA 19067 Edward Winner 1521 Summit Sc. McKeesport PA 15131 received good report Associate VP Ed Wisser McKeesport PA regarding first static aircraft show held Western PA took place April 27 28 29 Eastland Mall East McKeesport Ed reports Tn-Valley Show proved huge suc cess Great interest shown AMA district display mall customers em ployees Ed feels indicates Pittsburgh area needs shows displays type encourage aeromodeling general Seventy aircraft entered seven categories trophies awarded through three places category AMA dis play eye-catcher AMA litera ture went like hotcakes clubs involved show Keystone Clippers Laurel Highlands Stuntmasters ARCs Despite high winds threatening weather flying demos put several modelers large crowd expressed great enthusiasm disbelief quality flying demo picture below shows Ed display awards Ed wants extend thanks co-director Fred Miller helped make event such success attended spoke 25th anniver sary celebration banquet Vienna WV Sky Sharks MAC June 24 President Hank Nilsen attending made wife Clara welcome very pleasant evening also very nice spend time very good friends Mark Radcliff parents Vienna Sky Sharks congratulated promoting modeling area such long time have involved facets mod eling although currently activity largely RC hope report reaches AMA time moment am temporary duty Vuma AZ flight testing RPV Air Force has extremely busy year Im unfortunately going have miss competing Nats did have chance visit some local modelers Modeling creates universal brotherhood can experience everywhere world Delaware rict Columbia land h Catalina IVViroinia DISTRICT REPORT John Spalding District IV Vice-President 5803 tllerbie Street Lanlssos MD 20801 Associate Vice-Presidents Charles Foreman 609 Pohite Rd. Mechanicsnille VA 23111 V Bill Helms BOO Tyovla Road Charlotte NC 26210 George Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19609 John Preston 7012 Eloira Court Falls Church VA 22042 Russell Sandusky 1122 Plaza Circle Joppa MD 21065 Paul Yacobucci 6406 Winthrop Dr Fayessenille NC 26301 remote possibility will reading column before last Satur day month chance will Ill spend column telling about Annual AMA District IV meeting August 26 1978 will day members District IV get together chanicsville suburb Richmond VA annual meeting didnt attend last year already know missed great happening Now miss years youll missing bigger better informative program before Kirby Crawford will star attraction 30 lb scalequarter-sizeGulf Hawk will show us powerplant tell us obtain modify use Homelite unit think monster-scale slow stately should see Kirbys 25 lb Mr Mul ligan fly Straight up rolling ship performs like competition pattern machine John Preston scale Howard Crispin East Coast judges organization John Worth John Clemens myself AMA matters Maynard Hill forum modeling aspects will fill Saturdays program bursting course districts AMA workers plan too can meet Last years banquet fine meal great entertainment years will its best outdo both counts AMAs new film Marvelous Miniatures will high light Sunday hosts RCC VA will stage fun fly field Fort Lee air strip events wil[ everyone October1978 67 kind aircraft events Proto Race Consecutive Spins Novice Pattern Advance Pattern Scalestatic Sundays demonstration will include Bob Violett ducted-fan scale jet A-4 Please come Elementary School Mechanicsville VA Saturday August 26th Directions will sent district clubs check officers call George Pres ton 804 740-0082 Chuck Foreman 804 746-7214 Alabama ida gia issippi to Rico V South Carolina essee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeil District V Vice-President 617 Sooth 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Aooociate Vice-Presidents John Bryson400CouncilCir P0 Box 1355 Tupelo MS 38801 Jerome Hall 4326 Baywood Dr Huntsville AL 35805 Richard Jackson 108 Thorolee Sr Charleston Htts SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr Deiray Beach FL 33444 Patrick Koehler 1592 Idlewood Oak Cr Anlantu GA 30319 Ed Moorman P08ev 1643 Etlin AFB FL 32842 Luis Rodrituez 8-10 5th St Ext. Villa Rica Bavamon Puerto Rico 00619 John Workman 5321 Overton Road Nashville TN 37220 like hero stories real true Long long ago earth still cooling just taken over District about five years ago began get newsletters Fred Komlosy Florida Palm Beach Aeronauts After about year got message Palm Beach Aeronauts simply NO FIELD fly little club being held together Freds newsletter faithfully cranked out month kept cheering people up issue telling would soon have field Four half years later Fred still turning out newsletter still did have field still keeping group glued together paper fact doubled meetings coming twice month keep entertained suddenly came alarming realization Mr Komlosy enjoying longest uninterrupted tenure newsletter editor District V AMA Council agreed meeting year voted unanimous ly award Fred AMAs coveted SUPERIOR SERVICE AWARD outstanding newslet ter service I 4 lLtUiC 51 IC dii ,VU 511 right accepting award club president Charlie Herman saga five long fruitless years unpaid sacrifice keeping AMA Chartered Club together sheer guts hard work Thats idea hero way two important per sons want meet cute little lady left District V RC Contest Co ordinator Mrs Charlene Fields DISTRICT V CLUB OF THE MONTH month meet Broward Country RC Association Fort Lauderdale FL splendid AMA-Chartered Club has solved its flying field problems thanks Mr Steve Sampier Markham Park Manager Broward County has graciously paved take-off strip county park given group vntniiA nlace fly Shown above Dave Smilowita duD treas urer Pat White Curly Harrison Curly brag eine about little ship Jim Scroggins club leaders newsletter editor beautiful fami lywife Priscilla daughter Cheri Stan Rudd Bob Willix Mark Rudd show off Ugly Stick proudly top flier park 68 Model Aviation e gentleman irre rtgrtc IS IVIr jerome Hall AMA Assoc VP Alabama Jerome belongs important RocketCity RCCIub Huntsville AL newsletter edi tor Dont get mad him Mrs Hall made him pose lady. nere 4 very ItdiJPY IUUPIC uorr t Marge Murray Goodman look like still honeymoon Husband wife teams tough beat model airplane competition tour Important Titers tne club L-R George Husen Sr John Handel pretty Gail McCreery George Husen Jr have come out enjoy Sunday afternoon outing little planes club president I-red Hetterich flanked Doc Vaughan Fred Wolf Fred good president real gentleman makes everyone feel home pict important airplane Joann Dan Smith show off scale Air-Coupe saved best last group photo ot outstanding club regularly hosts monthly contest modeling world has chartered 10 years boasts over 100 members President Hetterich middle holdingyou guessed itAMAs prestigious AWARD OF EXCELLENCE bestowed Illinois ana ucky S Minsouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee District VI Vice-President 819 Mandrake Batavia 1160510 Associate Vicv-Presidents David S Ahlberg 734 Acadia Rd. Valparaiso IN 46383 Rover Geers RR 5 Quincy IL 62301 Robert Gill 216 Stutely Lane Springfield IL 62704 Frank L Hughes 709 NE 44th St Kansas City MO 64116 Edwin Wynn Paul 1640 Maywick Dr Levingtvn KY 40504 Robert E Stagner 1838 Seifert Dr. Poplar Blaff MO 63901 Phillip Sallivan 3021 Spring Valley Ct Anderson N 46011 United States Control Line Champion ships held June 17-18 Winston-Salem NC Class AAAA meet has grown largest Control Line contests country Contestants come over eastern half United States also far away Canada Texas California took leisurely drive down through Smoky Mountains what beautiful time year travel thing bright green flowers blooming everywhere bugs multiplied yet what enjoy about being contest flierthe drive different parts coun try visiting flier friends also enjoy competition flying really dont care have trophies District VI clubs have having kinds Fun Flies contests too list doubt modelers have time read magazine now Ill read next winter Quincy Falcons R/C Club Quincy IL put air show static display Il linois Veterans Home July 4th such success may turn out annual event club also sponsored Cross Country Fly July 16 Wyaconda State Park interchange Highway 61 Hannibal MO airport about 23 miles Havent heard won sounds like fun receive bundle club newslettersevery month Some page two several exceptional publications Ill comment various ones once awhile steal parts can Allan Goldstein Bob Skaja editors Chicagoland Ra dio Control Modelers newsletter Wings n Things published Merlyn Graves newsletter contains such things club news contest news editorials model month cartoons building hints ads An excellent publication Dope Sheet published Terre Haute Indiana Radio Control Club Don May editor another excellent news letter July issue contained write-ups about equipment safety Messerschmitts Purdue University three-views cartoons maps contest information field maintenance news club news enjoy reading Next week its off Nats feel sorry didnt go certainly like see new country new foods new friends tawa S Mickigav S Mmnetnta assin VII DISTRICT REPORT Kenneth F Morris District VII Vice-President 1023 Iowa Avenue Muscatine IA 52761 Associate Vice-Presidents James D Clark RR 3 Cedar Rapids IA 52401 Frank Morrissey 14100 W Park Ave New Berlin WI 53151 Tim Price 11287 Saar Sterlinv Heights Ml 48078 Win Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Trail Sn Joseph Mt 49085 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 Howard Wayne 1706 7th St NE. Rochester MN 55901 Wayne Yeager 38235 Castle Romulus Ml 48174 Sig IMAC contest huge success very enjoyable time chance visit fliers Saturday weather cooperative few models destroyed high winds Sig kind enough replace Sig kit crashed during day other manufacturers also did same has nicest gestures manufacturer can make Sig should also commended effort sponsoring annual contest certainly spend bunclt money putting thing year also gets better year has got District VIIs best contests Sunday excellent fly ing both models full scale Hazel Maxey put air show noon Pete Meyers flew Decathalon through splendid dis play maneuvers thrilled crowd Ned Powers FAA pre sented Glenn Hazel award contributions FAA Flight Safety pro gram AMA FAA will hard-pressed find staunch supporters Hazel Glenn Sigafoose able make Central Iowa Aero modelers Control Line contest Des Moines 16th July surprising number entries first major contest several years Over 50 entries total Fast Slow Combat Both WHO WMT-TV reporters cover event kind thing need chance fly Davenport RC Societys Soaring contest days weather what like Lots wind much Suds City Soar-In didnt accomplish much fun talked lots people Muscatine Miniature Aircraft Association held Mississippi Valley Soaring Open July 9 saw 23 entries After lots winch problems things got going great time Chip Pairett St Louis Eagles came out top Chip flew Sailaire did tre mendous job Everyone entered got some thing think enjoyed two weeks till Nats am still waiting lots Michigan clubs respond question about lower Michigan being transferred Either lot apathy everyone too busy answer talked Terry Taylor AVP Min neapolis Howard Wayne AVP Ro chester about District VII West meeting Nothing definite yet Milwaukee Flying Electrons have tentatively offered host meeting fall Perhaps can get some thing going yet Have talked Associate Vice President lately have problems should contact first dont get satisfaction let know AVPs should working areas improve membership relations improve com munications AVP its time get someone has time willing job time am seriously thinking appointing couple new AVPs Wisconsin sure have input subject please let know Nats will nominating committee meeting nominate candidates AMA president has some put members District VII whole much time read nominations will over President District Vice Presidents even-numbered districts am encouraging vote fall because important vote minority can rule Remember AMA belongs you CAN something about way run CANT dont put forth effort present ideas suggestions Executive Council needs advice probably now ever because inflation rate increased insurance costs IRS problems rules changes anti-Nats feelings long range planning inequity insurance Muscular Dystrophy PR programming per manent Nats site etc Does stir up com ments TOGETHER can improve AMA everyone gives little bit themselves seem have ENERGY CRISIS AMAlots people dont have energy contribute little bit really hope changes soon Hope see Milwaukee Fly ing Electrons Pattern Scale contest Arkansas S toursiata Monica homa s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank District VIII Vice-President 2933 Blankenslsip Wichita Foils IX 76308 Associate Vice-Presidents Buzz Averill 9117 Lu Barranee NE Albuquerque NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Sulphur LA 70663 Frank Osborne 18 Mohave Dr N Little Rock AR 72116 Sad Tenny Box 545 Richardson TX 75080 As written before Nats before Nominating Committee meets before Council meets will too up-to-date want time thank members District VIII electing four terms Vice-President hope have served well might have help ful some terms successfully served wish next VP elect good term service help can serve well As know John Clemens has served president during term also running re-election want thank John eight years leader AMA chair man Council sympathetic ear teller fine stories around fine gentleman Thanks John us District VIII As know nominated Bill Lee Missouri City TX Houston succeed VP District VIII As now no other nomination would like get pitch Bill active modeler October1978 69 active leader Has good background AMA works Can make fine VP representative Council CL cat egory director Nats writes Rac ing column magazine opinion would best choice have also nominated John Byrne present VP District Il President AMA John well-qualified become AMA presi dent has served District II VP four years active contributing Council mem ber active flier member Elec tronic Eagles member working USPJA has earned respect expertise matters concerning AMA John legal profession has indicated able dedicate time effort job choice hope yours also FAI Sailplane meet TCSC went well Dale Nutter hard work control Fort Worth Aces contest well attended Becky Thomas boys working Once again Ed Rankin RC Pylon also among contest officials Texas State Championship CL contest Cliff Cloud Climbers going strong Pyramid Acres South Benbrook good day thermals Typical Texas HOT have other special thanks should go Contest Directors club officers newsletter editors staff District ficers did great job no pay what really want show apprecia tion what may have done will please vote next election may agree choice vote choice Colorado as aska h Dakota h Dakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Vince Mankewski District IX Vice-President 105 Waldo Circle Bellenue NE 68005 Associate Vice-Presidents Charles Brancors 2220 Mariposa Blod Capss WY 62601 Gerald Derre,, 6464 S A,rtrs Place Acror, CO 80016 Pad Kegel 9t0 Noeth t2tl, Faqo ND 58102 Oscar Olson 6t 11 Maple Oseralsa Nt 6tttO4 Jim OReilly 4760 N Barrier Wictrisa KS 67220 Lonnie Kroeber Associate Vice Presi dent Fargo North Dakota moving unfortunately leaving District IX Lonnie Paul Kegel opportunity get together during Minneapolis Piston Pop pers contest June 24 25 Paul aware has principally involved upcoming district meeting Fargo October 14 1978 Paul has correspondent since first year quite current district events has worked closely Lonnie have asked Paul serve Associ ate Vice President can take advantage experience Lonnie Kroeber has done outstanding job will missed us dur ing long vacation mail always contained letters Lonnie least once week loss will certainly someone elses gain Good luck best wishes Lonnie Paul Kegel 910 North 12th Fargo ND 58102 advises due contractual agreements reservation requirements meeting place need accurate head count district meeting Please left out Write Paul make re servations now October 14 district meeting Fargo District IX seat Free Flight Contest Board has filled Jerry Murphy 2432 Astron Drive Colorado Springs Jer ry has over 20 years contest Free Flight ex perience has resided Colorado Springs since 1972 member Magnificent Mountain Men Denver has AMA leader member contest director since 1968 Jerry came District IX after ing active flier Dallas area has participated regularly Nats exper ience participation Free Flight fra ternity along desire respect position makes him ideal selection Congratulations Jerry Show Teams will pleased know newest air show team District IX 21st team Air Capitol Eagles Wichita Kansas air show team program Academys primary public relations tool teams must meet stringent criteria very active responsibilities ing member show team make con test flying other obligations difficult fulfill say least As districts first show team can take pride Air Capitol Eagles Members team Jerry Shumaker manager Larry Vickers Jerry Carley Scott Davies Harold Perry J Osborne Keith Penner Weyn Sallada Clyde Young congrulated very nice thank letter came mail Milford R/Cers Milford KS Last months column included report Super-Size Model Contest Pictures contest included Milford R/Cers courtesy appreciated Thank Lincoln Sky Knights AMA 405 among first respond coordina tors concerning contest sanctioning 1979 refer District IX report July issue club again right top things Some shots excellent 19th Annual Pattern Scale contest also included Sky Knights currently exploring possibility hosting 1979 Nats Lincoln Nebraska Dynamite expressing gratitude some additional newsletters sent really appreciated Windfree News Donovans Radio Control Club South Dakota Hi Flyer Arvada As sociated Modelers Arvada CO Mile-Hi R/C Clubs Tail-Spinners Denver CO Knight Flyer KC Northern Knights Model Aeronautics Club Kansas City MO Northern Knights District VI members live District IX thoughtful enough send copy newsletter District Meetings October 14 Fargo Paul Kegel AVP Dis trict IX 910 North 12th Fargo ND 58102 October 28 Denver Jerry Deneau AVP District IX 6464 South Andes Place Aurora CO 80016 See ya 70 Model Aviation Radio Control Contest Board member Loren Tregellas Sky Knights contest orian rossiey came Lincoin Trom T raul beautiful P-47 aaMajor Mac Steve Stucky head judge Ken Krehbiel Con test Director name unknown Lunch Lratsc tor II ri Barb Arlan Camp bell Fred Martha Soniter Lincoln Look smalla u eiemesser looks typical Nebraska flying field view pits Milford typica sJ contests except 35 lb Ugly Stick background activity Super-Size Model Contest Arizona fornia ii da 0 Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 2501 Armour Lane Redondo Beach CA 90278 Associate Vlc-tresidnntn Robert Barnen 981080 Komo Mci Drive Ama Hi 96101 Ginmi Cotter 2020 Gill Port Lime Wnlrrt Cr.k CA 64698 Alec Chisolm 1100 Went Simm Fresrrv CA 93711 John Pond 4269 Syntro Circle Sarr Joe CA 95136 Bolt Reynolds RI 8 Bun 51 Thiccoir AZ nsio Betty Strenor 3723 Snrowrlerr Averrnme trrvq Beach CA 90808 Grarrqer Williams 181 Pammmee Street Sari Main-os CA 92069 travels past month took out Anaheim attend meeting Pacific Soaring Association meeting presid ed over club president Rod Sweet gave talk AMA finances ie money goes Did know 113 gross income used salaries annuities meeting ran old time free flighter Joe Alvarez Joe meeting looking people work part full time helping him kit two-seater airplane de signed may have heard Its called Polliwagen seems Joes tried help employment bureau equipped thumbs hands So Joe thought model builders would natur al help out live within reasonable distance Anaheim contact Ill give information way Joe uses Kraft servos trim tab control Pol liwagen Activity Northern California continues hum Besides Biplane R/C Pattern As sociation Ive mentioned before California A/I R/G Association SAM oriented organization recently staged 3-day annual Clovis Lakes Recreation Area meet held over Memorial Day week end rousing success Further activity sees meets like World War II Scramble World War Jambor ee becoming annuals success has begot Golden Age Parade will fea ture designs 1919 1939 new idea meet should meet lots approval National Air Space Museum Smithsonian has opened new gallery called Flying Fun will feature dif ferent types model planes display Some planes ones used world cham pionship records notable model Miss Liberty Bell Bob Doris Rich flew across United States 1975 Any going through Washington must plan spend least day minimum going through museum have new AVP Arizona Bob Reynolds Tucson Bob active Control Line flier also has flown Free Flight presently producing Control Line kits Goodyear Carrier Bob replacing Ed Hagerlin resigned because leaving area Any Arizonians AMArelated questions problems funnel through Bob Put him work address top column As youll note read Johnny Clemens column isnt going run presidency again am sorry see Johnny leave has visible president AMA has ever its forgone conclusion somebody will elected replace him its going tough find somebody much dedication enthusiasm Johnny Ill miss ya Speaking electionsthis year Im due stand again office youll re-elect Ill serve another term has pleasure serv ing District X past two years Im willing another two THERMALS Alaska 0 Idaho ana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District Xl Vice-Preoident 1417 NW 19101 Street Seattle WA 98177 Associate Vice-Presidents Al Culver 1607 S von Elm Pocatnllo 83201 Simon Oreete Re 1 Box 48 Boadview MT S9015 Clarence E Haught Rt 5 Box 18 Conan dAlene 1083814 Ed McCollough 53 SE 61 Portland OR 97215 Orlando Oly Recix 26608 Done Court Kent WA 98031 Dvn Zipoy 21418 NE Main Snreet Redmond WA 96052 month have guest author person Howard Phillips hope en tertained columnand addition has point possible entertain large crowds use gas engine powered models Think about Howard entitles column OUTDOOR FLYING INDOORS KINGOOME HAPPENING think flying Nordic A-2s Outdoor Hand Launched Gliders large rubber scales Old Timer Rubber P-30s Coupe dHivers indoors impossible Well has hap pended recently Seattle Sounders Soccer League professional soccer game Seattle About 20 us got together prior games put practice session also little apprehensive about knowing what air conditioning system would large outdoor models would land what people would landed crowd Anyhow everything turned out quite well So got invitation perform Minnesota Kicks versus Seattle Sounders soccer game Now have gather approximately 50 people together age 5 tolets just say youngsters heartto show crowd something new halftime shows hard because everyone eager elated help exciting event got stadium plenty time set up headquarters show office put together planes As soon Junior preliminary soccer game over 15-minute time period what wanted decided hold off flying bigger stuff time cause people still streaming could save halftime Everybody started streaming out field P-nuts both Indoor Outdoor Hand Launched Gliders small Old Timer Rubber plus indoor EZ-Bs Pennyplanes Everybody started about same time really getting time give up went show office after good round applause made us feel real good halftime walked around edge field get position behind soc cer benches ready go field spectators ready head concession stands Except thingwe got field before left seats first planes air first gasps oohs aahs went up right away spellbound back seats Nordics launched set goal posts flier middle field would pull other half field circle tow bit launch three four Nordics up same time some actually going over heads people first second level seats after launch circled three four times over crowd fact chased two first level seats people caught very careful found out later some very light stick models did same thing also carefully caught Some models real small like P-nut outdoor scale being put 30- 40-foot TV screen time lifted off astroturf till time landed What beautiful sight 14-inch wingspan 30-foot wingspan really blownup picture airplanes going up continually Television cameras Seattle stations Minnesota station televising back area getting right down last minute demonstration Coupe fliers came over asked could try reach top Kingdome 350 feet wound up limit ready said Lets Sure enough started climbing nice tight circle past first level seats second level still climbing spectators really cheering up past highest television platform about 275 feet up just about 10 feet short high est part dome flattened out beautiful transition crowd its feet cheering louder goal just scored looked clock said 30 seconds go referees soccer teams headed out dressing rooms referee got just beyond goalpost started blow ing whistle never heard such loud chorus boos stopped tracks looked up saw beautiful model float ing gracefully decided judge jury part bailgame promotion sales manager came over worried look face seeing model still quite ways up asked modeler way helping model down faster turned away slightly smiled myself sheep ishly said yes working now time model almost within grasp spectators feet rest modelers just finished fly ing ready leave field As grasped model tremendous cheer went up modelers helpers beautiful gratified smile across faces would like thank Northwest Free Flight modelers helped under taking especially Strat-O-Bats Boeing Hawks Free Flight Clubs Sunday fli ers well way case youre wondering went back watched rest soccer game Seattle won 1-0 shootout Maybe inspiration Thank Howard case won dering Howard planning bigger better things Stay tuned October1978 71 FLY IN THE SECOND CONT As announced JACK LUEKEN progress right no ne same last t 1 The Postal sters everywhere ger i membership 2 All flying mu will time fI nature time fidavit models ce rules ate ~fety adL y October wanted may muuei 5 AMA medals st three places si will awarded wa 6 Rules e first two paragraphs third paragraph rule book page 26 ur Control Line AA Solo kind control Ii Iin-luding plastic k lisplacement no dels must metal control Iinei Minimum wire inch Qn olane flo ant ry OT mouei ready-built 8 Stopwatch rem refueling rest 9 The hold model U has started engine Helper releases mo tant flier No mechanica EDWHI mwYodcN nal cont unches frorr mwt flo mne ground flight 1 alt supervisor mode Score total elap pit stop time iniri nch completion 18 Please note Fly ii Fall Flying Fair Postal C AMA Contest San ual flights made dui wise AMA sanctioned cont applies accordingly 19 Send results whic y November 30 1978 ano urther information Ed IA hope year dividuals will host local youngsters Fall F cluded Thats what jack L Patty Sasnett did SouTi fall great suc Individual contestants beat clock sure put ii last year looking year Lets fly up storm JUNIOR FLIGHT September almost means another school year about aeromodeling year school Are teacher thinking about startir class perhaps would like conduct school Maybe SI like see model school Sure sounds like grea inly worthwhile bit easier ian anout rewa Before rush make lot promi down hobby shop lot dough stuff yai better study entire very pragmatic eve five elemi lered successful pri nking before action hat going tits dis nv can fifth step n have gstepsgoba 0 some ch aims shoul accomplish already hay Lnt Af becor n really ans elements have adaptable accommo find anP Cr gym chool months oe completely trolled After ti difficult situations re involved programi iow thinkoverwh visit ow modelers y 5cuss some o r what can caaem ne c 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Edition: Model Aviation - 1978/10
Page Numbers: 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72
Do know holds current world records sport holds largest number aviation records has gone highest fastest farthest mostest Such information contained USA World National viation-Space Records Book published Washington DC National Aeronautic Association people hold records have thing common captured record follow ing system procedure recognized subscribed around world FA Despite influences todays mass communications technology available instant dispersion ideas few things same world-wide Aviation records exceptions happy circum stance developed group forwardlooking individuals among representa tive United States met Paris 1905 formed Federation Aeronautiq ue Internationale FAI realized air craft wave future means should developed measure avia tions advances knew would soon arise need standard measurement claims performance could recognized confidence system rules followed first aviation record established Santos Dumont Brazil 1906 speed 41292 kph Since time FAI record activity has grown include almost aspect aviation latest edition official records book has 20 different cat egories several classes cate gory Over years FAI has grown expand ed its scope operations sponsors world sport aviation championships under takes continuous modernization Sport ing Code permits fair scientific comparison performance attained pilots different nations facilitates interna tional air travel non-commercial aircraft evaluates aeronautical progress through organization international meetings granting medals diplomas international body groups together National Aero Clubs member-countries NAA FAI member-country required have Aero Club United States National Aeronautic Association NAAs history also goes back 1905 oldest non-profit public service aviation ganization nation NAA operates six levels international national record certifica tion institutional aviation education general sport aviation activities Nationally function NAA rep resent phases sport aviation acti vities recognized FAI represent United States World Championships abroad World record attempts United States must sanctioned NAA recognized FAI administration regulation such attempts handled NAAs Contest Records Board NAA works its Divisions promoting interest participation sport aviation encour aging local regional national competi tions AMA some aviation sport disciplines NAA has recognized organization national representative particular sport has delegated some FAI related activities organization giving NAA Division status through NAA therefore Academy Model Aeronautics official represent ative aeromodeling United States has supervision model aircraft record tempts competition sanctions selection US team members attending World Cham pionships sits international aero modeling committee ClAM United States representative its determinations directly affect future sport its continued development official functions no other US organization can claim have access exclusively AMAs status official spokesman sport United States responsibility can affect mem ber organization entire sport authority derives National Aeronautic Association FAI Other NAA Divisions overseeing particular aviation sports Aerobatic Club America American Society Aerospace Education Balloon Federation America National Pilots Association Soaring Society America United States Hang Gliding As sociation United States Parachute As sociation Division members have also joined NAA individual members taking advantage 50% reduction NAA dues offered Division members participating wide variety insurance programs receiving newsletter other services Through its Divisions Affiliates individual members NAA represents over 160000 aviation enthus iasts nationwide NAA FAI have very broad program recognition contribution individuals industry aerospace progress FAI has series awards Divisions ward nominations through NAA Nationally NAA administers renown Wright Col lier Brewer Trophies annual winners prestigious awards chosen committees appointed NAA ceremo nies associated presentation trophies major events aviation cal endar trophies awards NAA Divisions members assume similar degree significance unqualified honor recognized official repre sentative sport AMAS WORLD-WIDE INFLUENCE THROUGH NAA AND FAI Internationally NAA represents Unit ed States FAI General Conferences Continued page 65 October1978 61 AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice- Presidents L ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 Vic Powell AMA KAA AND FAI NAA Executive Director vu ruwun CXeCUiivc u,rucur urn iuu rdduun al Aeronautic Association PROFILE OF SID AND CAROLYN AXELROD L-22 AND L-23 did happen Well strict parents start Growing up Chicago during Depression Sidney required press exactly 12 pairs pants fathers custom tailoring shop day after school before being al lowed split Family chores out way out back door leap racy 3c trolley Cicero wait thing clickety-clack out edge town vacant lot pals waiting him fly min iature airplanes Carl Goldberg Pete Vaco Gerry Ritz Veto Garfolio others flew twin pushers can ards gassies remembers lot Indoor contests won including variable pitch microfilm-covered prop 1937 Carolyn started going meets Sid 1938 did contests placed 2nd big Junior Birdmen America Championship 1934 twin pusher 1st Indoor duration Indianapolis American Legion meet little Sid current RC Sailplane Carolyn Sid Axeirod today THIS MONTH WE HONOR truly great model airplane pioneers era Sid Axelrod beautiful wife Carolyn Life Member AMA too first such husband wife combi nation Academys history nmn First Sid President famous Top Flite Company Chicago worlds largest manufacturers model propel lers turning out two million year Giving kids what want words describing companys operation making high qual ity products kids ALL ages include kits George Aldrichs Nob ler Phil Krafts Kwik-Fly Dave Platts SE5 others Sid Caro lyn have spent lives model planes Sids Rogues Gallery comes pic Chicago Aeronauts circa 1936-37 Thats Sid second right between Carl Goldberg Sids right Leon Kiesman far left Frank Nekimken others unidentified lady encouraging him did OK re members contest never forgot ten 1937 Detroit Nats shared alternately bath tub sleep Johnny Clemens Johnny verified asked about added thing fine til some kid floor Continued page 66 Jim McNeiII AMA Historian Ufe member Team Sd tfle uetroit njasswnn nina own design Free Flight model powered byan Ohlsson 60 Would like honorary Life Member AMA no dues pay issued two-digit AMA license number would never again issued other person thousand dol lar donation Academy will have pay lump sum Recent AMA Executive Council action has made easier Four equal pay ments $250 spread over two-year per iod will suffice like though necessary can specify whether donation will used growing building fund someday permanent AMA Headquarters name will appear memorial plaque noting generosity ** ** 5* 9** 5 * *5 ** ** K/2LIwA-7 ** I Co4tAX ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHNNY CLEMSNS PO Box 64573 Dallas Texas 75206 PERFECTLY SAFE! obvious aeromodeling few things SURGEON GENER AL does consider iniurious health Everyone should it! SMOKE MODEL AIRPLANE INSTEAD SHOULD HAVE KNOWN! Years ago someone assured stuck aeromodeling long enough Id come out top Sure enough Im getting bald! THIS WIFE CAME THROUGH! Modeler wife Honey youll just have something help bring some money pay bills Two days later announced Well did what asked raised some money garage sale Surprised said Great What did sell airplanes JERSEY COAST SPORT FLIERS NEW JERSEY Editor ED RUNKELsTRANSMITTER newsletter has everything making excel lent paper Ed salts fine car toons cartoon shows man wife hobby shop looking model engine As can guess smiling frown ing saying let have next suppose youll want PLANE will RADIO then. GOODYEAR MODEL AIRCRAFT CLUBAKRON OH WITH SALUTE TO THE LADIES. Editor AL SCHMIDTS WIND SOCK Quote NOTE FROM MY WIFE TO YOUR WIFE weekend Chapel Hill perhaps best time wives get together discuss balsa dust over house paint fumes general complaints about having model airplane fanatic family sharing stories sit registration ticket booths helping enthusiasm knowing can con husbands dinner afterwards Girls really need help show women always end up having good time Im hoping see LINDA BEAUTIFUL! MID-HUDSON MODE LMASTERS NEW YORK Editor EARL VANGORDERS WING TIPS quote applies modeling world sent JACK ARNOUTSA po lite man listens interest things knows about told him person knows nothing about DeMornay NO MATTER HOW YOU TRY modeler said flying sea plane models saw girl struggling water pulled out water time tried give mouth-to-mouth resuscitation SHED GET UP AND RUN JEFCO AEROMODELR LAKEWOOD CO Editor STAN THORNLEY has item JEFCO FLYER think justgreat quote JOHN ALLEN arrived field back end Pontiac literally drag ging trunk essentials new childrens sand box flying field gift Jefco Club ANDREA JOHN MARK ALLEN John purchased built painted whole outfit lined bottom plastic Some us lot talking never accomplish much John saw need occupy LITTLE PEO PLE hopefully keep out danger DAD does thing air So John went quietly work! picture sand box being used 2 year old ZACHARY HEISSMANN also newsletter proving John Allen has highest level AMA spirit! Great idea other clubs! IT IS MODERN TIMES An old modeling friend said sons mother-in-law moved couple didnt have decency wait until married HOW TO IMPRESS YOUR WIFE just realized what am right now doing excellent way keep work ing area neat putting article together generate pile little scraps paper simp ly take piece about size page string some Elmers other Glue STICK ALL THE LITTLE SCRAPS INTO THE LINE OF GLUE way often have ONE piece trash clean up WORKS THE SAME WITH WOOD SCRAPS TOO NO-BULL AWARD head column photo yours truly receiving plaque Lansing MI District VII banquet occasion breaking bread banquet climax AMA District Meeting EXPO sponsored CARDS Club LAN SING Awards winners planes en tered displayed EXPO SHOW given out along plaquesandotherhonors outstanding service art aeromod eling plaque shown picture given very fine friend LES HARD CARDS plaque cast aluminum mounted head Texas Long horn steer message below reads JOHNNY CLEMENS GREAT GUY STANDING TALL AND THIS AINT NO BULL really appreciated plaque BUT could have just easily said same things Les fantastic AMAer! encouragement has GREAT influ ence formation inspiration pride has developed tremendous net work AMA club newsletters has helped club editors set up improve papers now exchanging about 50 other clubs Try get acquainted LES HARD quiet cheerful enthusias tic guy always eager try help fine AMA GENTLEMAN! BARONS MODEL CLUB SPO KANE WASHINGTON Editor CHUCK THOMPSONS MON OCLE Whats about Its worlds greatest sport can put controls vintage aircraft flying virgin skies yesteryear competition exciting high speed pylon race! Few other ventures can offer such challenge de signer its failures successes too rare brand comradeship comes being modeler.! YOUR CRACKUP WUZ BAD Just think what mess would have ground hadnt stopped its fall! October1978 63 LES HARD Lansing Michigan CARDS Club presenting NO BULL steer head plaque AMA President Johnny Clemens GRASSFIELD R/C CLUB MINNEAPOLIS GRASSFIELD CLIPPINGS edited VIC LEERHOFF always sparkling news letter Vics April issue found statement club president BOYD BOWDISH expresses never-say-die hopeful spirit modeler After helluva winter Boyd says Found some water seeping basement melting snow Im sure flying time far away way Boyd would courtesy would ex plain Southerners just what basement am sure return can get some Southerner explain what grits 'is follow-up last remark tell about AMAer up North went Nats Lake Charles stopped Louisiana restaurant breakfast waitress asked him wanted grits breakfast said never tried before just bring him grit liked would order some IF YOU WENT THROUGH TEXAS went through Texas way Lake Charles Nats wondered Texans wore pointed-toed bootsit can sit four-abreast Cadil lac pickup trucks traveled Nats Hiway 100 Laguna Heights Texas Gulf Mexico might have met sign painter improbably name C Weed seaweed fact See Texas known fertilizer alone TEXAN TRIED FOR TREASON thinking TEXAS just heard Texan being tried treason HE COULDNT REMEMBER THE ALAMO Probably thought pie fac tory San Antonio PIE ALAMO AERO RADIO CLUB F LINT MICHIGAN DAVID STAR edits AERO SHAFT May issue found some words wisdom clubs membership said maintain yards maintain cars homes maintain aircraft WHY CANT YOU HELP MAINTAIN YOUR FLYING SITE? other side coin David says work parties spring dedicated younger members unable older brother IS NOT MODELER came field place David lots constructive editorial comment like David hope club members didnt take offense thoughtfully made sure everyone did fair share club needs consider FLYING HILLBILLIES RC CLUB Secretary AL RICHT club Charles ton WV sent newsletter HILL BILLY HOTLINE top first page cartoon got kick out keeping HILLBILLY name drawing outhouse sign over door read LACK OF CONTROL TOWER further chuckle just realized wrote above made note along side outhouse says Used DONT FORGET! HELP CLEAN UPA LITTER BIT NIGHT FLYING IS EXCITING have never seen night flying FREE-FLIGHTERS youve missed some ex citement first saw modern concept US FREE FLIGHT CHAMPIONSHIPS Taft California way now strap belly pardon expression plane chemical glow light can seen fur piece dark night model launched trimmed same daylight flying little no wind night model will circle land within reasonable area IT IS WEIRD SEEING NO THING BUT THIS GHOSTLY YELLOWGREEN LIGHT circling NO SOUND after engine cuts off could cure alcoholism miles around! isnt really new because perhaps CARL GOLDBERG will remember visit Dallas years ago wired flashlight bulb pair pencells inside fuselage ZIPPER flew Lest newcom ers become alarmed ZIPPER name model airplane designed Carl G Dawn breaking Id better break off night flying might try some time cant sleep ARENT WE CLEVER DEVILS! Afterthoughtnight flying probably invented modeler did such lousy job building didnt want anyone see MCDONNELL DOUGLAS RC CLUB ST LOU IS MISSOURI JOHN BRITT edits CARRIER WAVE McDonnell Douglas Club beautiful newsletters ever receive Besides being informative John makes sure paper has bit comic re lief Some pearls newest sue follow organization bureaucracy very much like septic tank because real ly big chunks always rise top Variables wont constants arent junk already have will expand fill available space Back serious notein CARRIER WAVE John has roster list members giving pertinent information BUT ALSO LISTING THE RC FREQUENCIES ON WHICH THEY FLY! sure helps buying new radio GATEWAY RC CLUB JACKSONVILLE FLORIDA Club president BILL RISSEL sent very nice letter back March see far behind am enclosing copy newsletter FLY PAPER Rather pull anything paper quote Id like congratulate Bill both newsletter letter really showed PRIDE read writing much know credit growth sport/hobby AMA PRIDE BELIEF what SHOW YOUR PRIDE IN OUR HOBBY AND MAKE THE OTHER GUY ENVIOUS WHAT IS CONSCIENCE Conscience still small voice makes husband tell wife went flying instead going workbefore some else tells MANNED SPACECRAFT CENTER RC HOUSTON TEXAS TIM BROWN edits very newsy news letter club Space Center bunch AMAers mastermind space vehicles plumbing goes em spare time fly model airplanes can develop still better space vehicles! Tims Vol II No 8 newsletter related happening Ive gotta share JOHN KIKER Manned Space Club likeable guys youd ever want meet built tall like Abe Lincoln smiles down upon us earthlings John real wheels developing hard ware Space Shuttle Considering re sure going keep eye next flight Space Shuttle seemsthat Kiker flying New Era R/C model inverted SUDDENLY THE NOSE HATCH CAME OPEN tank batteries fell out However loss nose weight kept tall down NO ENGINE NO CONTROL Kiker got down INVERTED very little damage comment sure fly funny inverted engine batteries! John sure gonna watch next Space Shuttle flight MAKING YOUR FIRST RC FLIGHT course first RC flight tough hard down knees hands folded head bowedand still holding transmitter watching airplane! THE GREATEST OF ALL ADVICE DONT LET TOMORROW HAPPEN WITHOUT YOU! does bit philosophy fit model airplaning can remember being thanked father two boys Dallas helping provide excitement aeromodeling said kept boys alive years face terminal disease boys confined wheelchairs very little control bodies limbs heads Yet boys held tight challenges control line speed flying drove forward set NATIONAL AMA RECORDS having handiwork flown team manner other AMA control line pilots THEIR SECRET OF LIFE simply day discovered something else about modeling HAD TO BE HERE TOMORROW TO COM PL ET E formula boys lived long yond doctors predictions respect memory wisdom guts skills determined young fellows recall youthe GROGANS DALLAS own experience know powers belief determination have heard kiddingly claim secret having survived supposedly termi nal disease because remembered HAD 2A MORE YEARS TO GO ON MY READERS DIGEST SUBSCRIPTION must confess that statement simply hu morous way recognizing heck lot still would just work staying alive duties AMA Pres ident probably greatest inspiration because HAD to write next months magazine article Thanks God giving strength determination wis dom choosing leadership AMA inspiration staying alive HOPE THAT AMA CAN SERVE YOU IN SOME SPECIAL WAY TOO DONT LET TOMORROW HAP PEN WITHOUT YOU! AGE IS SLOWING ME DOWN simply cant go pace used guess can blame Father Mother FATHER TIME MOTHER NA TURE ******all now****** 64 Model Aviation FAI/NAA/AMA Coot pg 61 FAI Council FAI sport technical committees periodic meetings NAA appoints delegates observers nominated Division Committee Committees rules regula tions various sections Sporting Code formulated based actual compe tition experience rules help determine direction sport grows greatly influences development equip ment obtain maximum performance outcome such activity can have positive influence sport spin-off new equipment benefits participant sport whether competitor casual flyer volunteers serve Committee Del egates Observers make significant con tribution through AMA sport have world-wide influence its future purposes NAA keep pub lic informed importance aviation space flight nations economic pro gress its security international under standing call sound national programs de signed keep United States first avia tion space flight support vigorous avia tion education program students levels learning encourage sanction aid document sporting record-making aviation space events accordance rules prescribed Federation Aero nautique Internationale recognize honor make outstanding contributions advancement aviation space flight related subjects National Aeronautic Association close cooperation AMA helping growth sport aviation United States 73 years NAA has helping people meet challenge aviation AMA CWBS IN fliE PUBUC INTEREST basic need model aircraft fliers place fly communities poses serious problem because available open land sufficient room scarce parks public areas either too small otherwise unsuited model aircraftflying AMA through its network over thousand local clubs provides means anyone find place fly Practically clubs have agreements private commer cial government property owners concern ing use land model flying purposes Almost agreements based liability protection being extended property owners clubs liability protec tion available because provided AMA clubs latter able clude property owners additional sureds Furthermore few exceptions AMA clubs welcome have minimum re quirements new members Thus sim ple almost anyone interested model fly ing become club member have place fly AMA has experienced exceptional growth since 1966 dramatic contrast years prior 30 years between AMAs estab lishment 1936 1966 AMA grew about 20000 members 120 clubs 1966 AMA introduced new club program based providing expanded insur ance coverage emphasis coverage owners property used clubs Since 1966 AMAs membership has tripled over 60000 members number AMA clubs has multiplied over ten times over 1300 growth di rectly related service provided AMA clubs making sites available model fly ing end result service public whole addition current club members Through club flyng site network rela tively easy people learn about come part enjoy recreational educational activity should noted some com munities provide public flying Sites ex ception rather rule typical AMA membership required participants provides simple means protecting general public assuring everyone flying models has liability protection basically educated concerning safe model fly ing practicesAMAs coverage based compliance AMAs Safety Code NEW CAUFORNIA LAW AID TO FLYING SITES According Daily Breeze newspap er Torrance California Gov Edmund G Brown Jr Friday April 7 signed bill permits property owners allow persons use land virtually recreational activities being legally liable possible law suits new law AB1241 Assemblyman Victor Calvo D-Mountain View requires land owners allow persons use land recreational purposes warning pos sibly hazardous conditions wide number recreational uses permitted under existing law new measure broadened application nearly activities new law should make easier Cal ifornia property owners allow model flying grounds Whether other states will follow Suit S unknown time also unknown whether states similar laws before California action though seems doubtful California situation will watched interest seems against gener al trend seems make almost anyone liable connection activity might involved accidents news item quoted above provid ed AMA District X VP Jim Scarborough October1978 65 AMA Academy Model Aeronautics NPA National Pilots Association ACA Aerobatic Club America SSA Soaring Society America ASAE American Society Aerospace Education OFFICIAL SPORT AVIATION IN THE UNITED STATES FEDERATION AERONAIJTIQUE INTERNATIONALEJ ParisI NATIONAL AERONAUTIC ASSOCIATION Washington DC Delegate Alternate attending FAI Committee meetings unpaid volunteers nominated Division NAA appoints individuals represent United States its aero club Committee meeting honor comes few individuals represent international forum country parti cipate sport Committees actions therefore Delegate Alternate can have enormous influence over conduct growth development sport Division input Committee through Delegate AMA President John Clemens NAA Delegate ClAM AMA Assistant Ex ecutive Director Carl Maroney Alternate AMA Executive Director John Worth serves ClAM Secretary USHGA United States Hang Gliding Association BFA Balloon Federation America USPA United States Parachute Association AXE LRODS Continued page 62 above lowered huge lit firecracker string outside bathroom window sleeping tub couple models thing went off models crushed Sid Carolyn married 1941 World War II found Sid Pacific Navy Machinists Mate After war worked briefly immortal Enrico Fermi design ing atomic device tools University Chicago Later two partners formed Top Flite Company 1947 Today 22 years later going strong Along way Sid invented patented now famous mylar material covering models devised draftsmans mylar contact cement charter member Chicago Aero nauts 1935 has added prestigious background becoming Life Member AMA Carolyn has important accomplishments own name modeling world some 10 yearsshehashelped children assemble fly Delta Darts AMA Nats recently awarded plaque services Also has helped emotionally disturbed children Chicago school hospital volunteer Off has Nats helper booster since 1938 35th wedding anniversary 1976 Sid presented Carolyn thousand dollar AMA Life Membership also got himself Both feel donation Academy way giving something back wonderful fun years have enjoying enchantment model airplanes SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT JUNIOR PACKAGE FREE TO CLUBS Vintage Aero address below has put gether excellent package information concerning get youngsters started model aviation package includes practical hints suggestions regarding ma terials kits supplies ways Vin tage Aero can pick up AMAs AMA Cub also called Delta Dart program leaves off Vintage Aero package free clubs organizations schools etc provided request made regular letterhead requestsfrom individuals cannot accepted AMA club leaders should ask free beginners program package Write Vintage Aero 1 Glen Tenafly NJ 07670 FCC FINES 160 CBERS Federal Communications Commission has levied fines totalling $14725 against 160 Citizens Band radio operators illegal oper ations violation rules fines levied FCC Field offices behalf Safety Special Radio Ser vices Bureau violations various sections rules sections involve communicating over 150 miles failure identify call sign use frequency authorized Citizens Band CB stations overheight antenna pow er excess 4 watts repeated failure reply Commission notices FCC action part relatively new effort crack down illegal CB operators effort appears serious sustained continues steadily increased publicity may eventually make RC opera tions 27 MHz band safer Its too early tell obviously effort has long overdue Connecticut Maine achusens Hampshire Rhode Island 0 Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-Presideet Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Associate Vice-Presidents Robert C Brodeur 405 Main Street Nashua NH 03060 Raymond Giboulean 39 High Street Old Town MC 04468 Charles H Leuroyd PO Box 428 West Grotox MA 01472 Al Novotvik 4 Beverly Place Norwalk CT OBBB0 George Parker 7 Paul Lee MA 01 23B A Mike Schindler B Bolduc Drive Ledyard CT 06339 William Wilbur 6 Laurel Ave Kistery ME 03904 Off Nats about 17th time guess will back working Tabula tion once Havent done much last two three years just got call HQ have agreed help out once should another great Nats will pleasure go back Lake Charles third time met hospitality back land nickel phone call Have couple letters quote month First Gordon Grimm Kittery Maine spoke new club paper Air Space interested keeping up news District well National level wants phone month up-to-date word latest news OK Gordon main observation 10% people club 90% work club much different lot others friend second letter comes way up Burlington Vermont Stephen Pendo informs have very active club RC called Green Mountain RCers Essex Junction VT AMA chartered have scheduled four fun flys summer remaining scheduled September 17 Write him 128 Colchester Ave Burlington VT 05401 further details 30 membersl well-organized permanent safe ty contest public relations committees also have printed neat little four-page club brochure explaining RC sport listing club officers phone numbers club field Cilley Hill Rd Essex Junction Lots mail month some good some disappointing Insurance dues creases presidential nominations loads club newsletters equity different category divisions within AMA much AMA business hash over Hope have couple meetings fall Associate VPs two different locations up north other out west District Bill Wilbur setting up northern hope have George Parker work out other Well plan late September Fur ther info come GEAR UP AND STUCKI! 66 Model Aviation pnuauay ~ Fame plaque presented ii vvNAMj now White Plains rijy tsee story April 78 issue Model Aviation page 59 Maynard currently deep research Remotely Piloted Vehicles RPVs Applied Physics Lab Johns Hopkins University Maryland New Jersey Ysrls II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 Associate Vice-Presidents Pete Bianchini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 David Fifield 11 Lace Lane Elnora NY 12065 John Grigy 6387 Badger Dr. Lockport NY 14094 Cliff Montylaisir 17 Rotary Dr Summit NJ 07901 Jack Sammarco 2062 Emerson Avn Union NJ 07063 James Slaughter Chief Crafts & Hobbies USAF/EUROPE Boo 4067 APO New York 09009 Walter Throne 208 Windemerr Rd Syracuse NY 13219 SECOND DISTRICT THOUGHTS During four-year term Vice-Pres ident AMA have learned lot about YOU YOUR problemsand about AMA ITS problems Having natural inclination analyze anatomy problem reduce its simplest denotation have allotted good deal available meditation time direction seeking correlation factor common both TYPES prob lems ie YOURS ITS yielded intriguing conclusion wit AMA MEMBERSHIP AMA MANAGE MENT have never really come KNOW other kind unfamiliarity has fear prevented establishment adequate rapport turn has resulted regretable lack mutual understanding respect belief situation demands im mediate turning around AMA achieve greatness capable mind average modeler far too much mystery surrounding people ac tivities top managerial super structure provide him least very little hope ever participating engenders feeling remoteness pro duces what some regard incurable lethargy apathy etc believe malady NOT incurable feel cure lies man agement-fostered educational program under supervision qualified full-time Edu cational Director Let know whether agree JOE FRIEND distinct pleasure report Joe District II RC Contest Board appointee has now designated AMA Chair man Board will recalled Joe succeeded George Buso unselfishly re linquished post after having done mag nificent job give someone else op portunity performing very important function Originally appointed Joe Associate Vice-Presidents Dis trict II handled assignment ef ficiently natural CB post Add course fact Joe better known highly regard ed RC contest fliers country joe will replace Bill Northrop RC Contest Board Chairman Bill represents tough act follow say Show Biz know Joe will great job real credit AMA District II ZONE OF SILENCE new jewel already gemencrusted crown District II derives silent area great pre-occupa tion refer Soaring RC type Anoth er model aircraft Classic born Sat urday June 17 1978 form Empire State RC Soaring Classic am indebted reminder event friend Paul Wedeking Secretary Millstone Valley Silent Flyers Cranbury New Jersey recall report last issue MA re garding birth club although Empire State Classic creature held Long Island Silent Flyers Syo sett area New York Paul proudly reports Sherman Weisbrod president club Millstone Valley Silent Flyers won First Place modified Maestro sail plane Congrats Sherm! LISF deserve high points praise reasons TV press coverage highly impressive us watched proceedings CBSTV Channel 2 News 7 11 PM day Ron Swoboda reporting detail club arranged have leading bank sponsor contest obtained heavy support Boy Scouts LISF donated entrance fees BRAVO LISF! Thank Paul fine report GEAR UP AND LOCKED! sylnania Virgisra III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe District Ill Vice-President 1101 ERaho Road Dayton OH 45429 Associate Vice-Presidents Joe Elben 5192 Edenhurst Lynhurst OH 44124 Francis Fluharty 504 21st St Vienna IAIV 26101 Laird Jackson 523 Meadombrook Sr David PA 19067 Edward Winner 1521 Summit Sc. McKeesport PA 15131 received good report Associate VP Ed Wisser McKeesport PA regarding first static aircraft show held Western PA took place April 27 28 29 Eastland Mall East McKeesport Ed reports Tn-Valley Show proved huge suc cess Great interest shown AMA district display mall customers em ployees Ed feels indicates Pittsburgh area needs shows displays type encourage aeromodeling general Seventy aircraft entered seven categories trophies awarded through three places category AMA dis play eye-catcher AMA litera ture went like hotcakes clubs involved show Keystone Clippers Laurel Highlands Stuntmasters ARCs Despite high winds threatening weather flying demos put several modelers large crowd expressed great enthusiasm disbelief quality flying demo picture below shows Ed display awards Ed wants extend thanks co-director Fred Miller helped make event such success attended spoke 25th anniver sary celebration banquet Vienna WV Sky Sharks MAC June 24 President Hank Nilsen attending made wife Clara welcome very pleasant evening also very nice spend time very good friends Mark Radcliff parents Vienna Sky Sharks congratulated promoting modeling area such long time have involved facets mod eling although currently activity largely RC hope report reaches AMA time moment am temporary duty Vuma AZ flight testing RPV Air Force has extremely busy year Im unfortunately going have miss competing Nats did have chance visit some local modelers Modeling creates universal brotherhood can experience everywhere world Delaware rict Columbia land h Catalina IVViroinia DISTRICT REPORT John Spalding District IV Vice-President 5803 tllerbie Street Lanlssos MD 20801 Associate Vice-Presidents Charles Foreman 609 Pohite Rd. Mechanicsnille VA 23111 V Bill Helms BOO Tyovla Road Charlotte NC 26210 George Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19609 John Preston 7012 Eloira Court Falls Church VA 22042 Russell Sandusky 1122 Plaza Circle Joppa MD 21065 Paul Yacobucci 6406 Winthrop Dr Fayessenille NC 26301 remote possibility will reading column before last Satur day month chance will Ill spend column telling about Annual AMA District IV meeting August 26 1978 will day members District IV get together chanicsville suburb Richmond VA annual meeting didnt attend last year already know missed great happening Now miss years youll missing bigger better informative program before Kirby Crawford will star attraction 30 lb scalequarter-sizeGulf Hawk will show us powerplant tell us obtain modify use Homelite unit think monster-scale slow stately should see Kirbys 25 lb Mr Mul ligan fly Straight up rolling ship performs like competition pattern machine John Preston scale Howard Crispin East Coast judges organization John Worth John Clemens myself AMA matters Maynard Hill forum modeling aspects will fill Saturdays program bursting course districts AMA workers plan too can meet Last years banquet fine meal great entertainment years will its best outdo both counts AMAs new film Marvelous Miniatures will high light Sunday hosts RCC VA will stage fun fly field Fort Lee air strip events wil[ everyone October1978 67 kind aircraft events Proto Race Consecutive Spins Novice Pattern Advance Pattern Scalestatic Sundays demonstration will include Bob Violett ducted-fan scale jet A-4 Please come Elementary School Mechanicsville VA Saturday August 26th Directions will sent district clubs check officers call George Pres ton 804 740-0082 Chuck Foreman 804 746-7214 Alabama ida gia issippi to Rico V South Carolina essee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeil District V Vice-President 617 Sooth 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Aooociate Vice-Presidents John Bryson400CouncilCir P0 Box 1355 Tupelo MS 38801 Jerome Hall 4326 Baywood Dr Huntsville AL 35805 Richard Jackson 108 Thorolee Sr Charleston Htts SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr Deiray Beach FL 33444 Patrick Koehler 1592 Idlewood Oak Cr Anlantu GA 30319 Ed Moorman P08ev 1643 Etlin AFB FL 32842 Luis Rodrituez 8-10 5th St Ext. Villa Rica Bavamon Puerto Rico 00619 John Workman 5321 Overton Road Nashville TN 37220 like hero stories real true Long long ago earth still cooling just taken over District about five years ago began get newsletters Fred Komlosy Florida Palm Beach Aeronauts After about year got message Palm Beach Aeronauts simply NO FIELD fly little club being held together Freds newsletter faithfully cranked out month kept cheering people up issue telling would soon have field Four half years later Fred still turning out newsletter still did have field still keeping group glued together paper fact doubled meetings coming twice month keep entertained suddenly came alarming realization Mr Komlosy enjoying longest uninterrupted tenure newsletter editor District V AMA Council agreed meeting year voted unanimous ly award Fred AMAs coveted SUPERIOR SERVICE AWARD outstanding newslet ter service I 4 lLtUiC 51 IC dii ,VU 511 right accepting award club president Charlie Herman saga five long fruitless years unpaid sacrifice keeping AMA Chartered Club together sheer guts hard work Thats idea hero way two important per sons want meet cute little lady left District V RC Contest Co ordinator Mrs Charlene Fields DISTRICT V CLUB OF THE MONTH month meet Broward Country RC Association Fort Lauderdale FL splendid AMA-Chartered Club has solved its flying field problems thanks Mr Steve Sampier Markham Park Manager Broward County has graciously paved take-off strip county park given group vntniiA nlace fly Shown above Dave Smilowita duD treas urer Pat White Curly Harrison Curly brag eine about little ship Jim Scroggins club leaders newsletter editor beautiful fami lywife Priscilla daughter Cheri Stan Rudd Bob Willix Mark Rudd show off Ugly Stick proudly top flier park 68 Model Aviation e gentleman irre rtgrtc IS IVIr jerome Hall AMA Assoc VP Alabama Jerome belongs important RocketCity RCCIub Huntsville AL newsletter edi tor Dont get mad him Mrs Hall made him pose lady. nere 4 very ItdiJPY IUUPIC uorr t Marge Murray Goodman look like still honeymoon Husband wife teams tough beat model airplane competition tour Important Titers tne club L-R George Husen Sr John Handel pretty Gail McCreery George Husen Jr have come out enjoy Sunday afternoon outing little planes club president I-red Hetterich flanked Doc Vaughan Fred Wolf Fred good president real gentleman makes everyone feel home pict important airplane Joann Dan Smith show off scale Air-Coupe saved best last group photo ot outstanding club regularly hosts monthly contest modeling world has chartered 10 years boasts over 100 members President Hetterich middle holdingyou guessed itAMAs prestigious AWARD OF EXCELLENCE bestowed Illinois ana ucky S Minsouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee District VI Vice-President 819 Mandrake Batavia 1160510 Associate Vicv-Presidents David S Ahlberg 734 Acadia Rd. Valparaiso IN 46383 Rover Geers RR 5 Quincy IL 62301 Robert Gill 216 Stutely Lane Springfield IL 62704 Frank L Hughes 709 NE 44th St Kansas City MO 64116 Edwin Wynn Paul 1640 Maywick Dr Levingtvn KY 40504 Robert E Stagner 1838 Seifert Dr. Poplar Blaff MO 63901 Phillip Sallivan 3021 Spring Valley Ct Anderson N 46011 United States Control Line Champion ships held June 17-18 Winston-Salem NC Class AAAA meet has grown largest Control Line contests country Contestants come over eastern half United States also far away Canada Texas California took leisurely drive down through Smoky Mountains what beautiful time year travel thing bright green flowers blooming everywhere bugs multiplied yet what enjoy about being contest flierthe drive different parts coun try visiting flier friends also enjoy competition flying really dont care have trophies District VI clubs have having kinds Fun Flies contests too list doubt modelers have time read magazine now Ill read next winter Quincy Falcons R/C Club Quincy IL put air show static display Il linois Veterans Home July 4th such success may turn out annual event club also sponsored Cross Country Fly July 16 Wyaconda State Park interchange Highway 61 Hannibal MO airport about 23 miles Havent heard won sounds like fun receive bundle club newslettersevery month Some page two several exceptional publications Ill comment various ones once awhile steal parts can Allan Goldstein Bob Skaja editors Chicagoland Ra dio Control Modelers newsletter Wings n Things published Merlyn Graves newsletter contains such things club news contest news editorials model month cartoons building hints ads An excellent publication Dope Sheet published Terre Haute Indiana Radio Control Club Don May editor another excellent news letter July issue contained write-ups about equipment safety Messerschmitts Purdue University three-views cartoons maps contest information field maintenance news club news enjoy reading Next week its off Nats feel sorry didnt go certainly like see new country new foods new friends tawa S Mickigav S Mmnetnta assin VII DISTRICT REPORT Kenneth F Morris District VII Vice-President 1023 Iowa Avenue Muscatine IA 52761 Associate Vice-Presidents James D Clark RR 3 Cedar Rapids IA 52401 Frank Morrissey 14100 W Park Ave New Berlin WI 53151 Tim Price 11287 Saar Sterlinv Heights Ml 48078 Win Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Trail Sn Joseph Mt 49085 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 Howard Wayne 1706 7th St NE. Rochester MN 55901 Wayne Yeager 38235 Castle Romulus Ml 48174 Sig IMAC contest huge success very enjoyable time chance visit fliers Saturday weather cooperative few models destroyed high winds Sig kind enough replace Sig kit crashed during day other manufacturers also did same has nicest gestures manufacturer can make Sig should also commended effort sponsoring annual contest certainly spend bunclt money putting thing year also gets better year has got District VIIs best contests Sunday excellent fly ing both models full scale Hazel Maxey put air show noon Pete Meyers flew Decathalon through splendid dis play maneuvers thrilled crowd Ned Powers FAA pre sented Glenn Hazel award contributions FAA Flight Safety pro gram AMA FAA will hard-pressed find staunch supporters Hazel Glenn Sigafoose able make Central Iowa Aero modelers Control Line contest Des Moines 16th July surprising number entries first major contest several years Over 50 entries total Fast Slow Combat Both WHO WMT-TV reporters cover event kind thing need chance fly Davenport RC Societys Soaring contest days weather what like Lots wind much Suds City Soar-In didnt accomplish much fun talked lots people Muscatine Miniature Aircraft Association held Mississippi Valley Soaring Open July 9 saw 23 entries After lots winch problems things got going great time Chip Pairett St Louis Eagles came out top Chip flew Sailaire did tre mendous job Everyone entered got some thing think enjoyed two weeks till Nats am still waiting lots Michigan clubs respond question about lower Michigan being transferred Either lot apathy everyone too busy answer talked Terry Taylor AVP Min neapolis Howard Wayne AVP Ro chester about District VII West meeting Nothing definite yet Milwaukee Flying Electrons have tentatively offered host meeting fall Perhaps can get some thing going yet Have talked Associate Vice President lately have problems should contact first dont get satisfaction let know AVPs should working areas improve membership relations improve com munications AVP its time get someone has time willing job time am seriously thinking appointing couple new AVPs Wisconsin sure have input subject please let know Nats will nominating committee meeting nominate candidates AMA president has some put members District VII whole much time read nominations will over President District Vice Presidents even-numbered districts am encouraging vote fall because important vote minority can rule Remember AMA belongs you CAN something about way run CANT dont put forth effort present ideas suggestions Executive Council needs advice probably now ever because inflation rate increased insurance costs IRS problems rules changes anti-Nats feelings long range planning inequity insurance Muscular Dystrophy PR programming per manent Nats site etc Does stir up com ments TOGETHER can improve AMA everyone gives little bit themselves seem have ENERGY CRISIS AMAlots people dont have energy contribute little bit really hope changes soon Hope see Milwaukee Fly ing Electrons Pattern Scale contest Arkansas S toursiata Monica homa s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank District VIII Vice-President 2933 Blankenslsip Wichita Foils IX 76308 Associate Vice-Presidents Buzz Averill 9117 Lu Barranee NE Albuquerque NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Sulphur LA 70663 Frank Osborne 18 Mohave Dr N Little Rock AR 72116 Sad Tenny Box 545 Richardson TX 75080 As written before Nats before Nominating Committee meets before Council meets will too up-to-date want time thank members District VIII electing four terms Vice-President hope have served well might have help ful some terms successfully served wish next VP elect good term service help can serve well As know John Clemens has served president during term also running re-election want thank John eight years leader AMA chair man Council sympathetic ear teller fine stories around fine gentleman Thanks John us District VIII As know nominated Bill Lee Missouri City TX Houston succeed VP District VIII As now no other nomination would like get pitch Bill active modeler October1978 69 active leader Has good background AMA works Can make fine VP representative Council CL cat egory director Nats writes Rac ing column magazine opinion would best choice have also nominated John Byrne present VP District Il President AMA John well-qualified become AMA presi dent has served District II VP four years active contributing Council mem ber active flier member Elec tronic Eagles member working USPJA has earned respect expertise matters concerning AMA John legal profession has indicated able dedicate time effort job choice hope yours also FAI Sailplane meet TCSC went well Dale Nutter hard work control Fort Worth Aces contest well attended Becky Thomas boys working Once again Ed Rankin RC Pylon also among contest officials Texas State Championship CL contest Cliff Cloud Climbers going strong Pyramid Acres South Benbrook good day thermals Typical Texas HOT have other special thanks should go Contest Directors club officers newsletter editors staff District ficers did great job no pay what really want show apprecia tion what may have done will please vote next election may agree choice vote choice Colorado as aska h Dakota h Dakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Vince Mankewski District IX Vice-President 105 Waldo Circle Bellenue NE 68005 Associate Vice-Presidents Charles Brancors 2220 Mariposa Blod Capss WY 62601 Gerald Derre,, 6464 S A,rtrs Place Acror, CO 80016 Pad Kegel 9t0 Noeth t2tl, Faqo ND 58102 Oscar Olson 6t 11 Maple Oseralsa Nt 6tttO4 Jim OReilly 4760 N Barrier Wictrisa KS 67220 Lonnie Kroeber Associate Vice Presi dent Fargo North Dakota moving unfortunately leaving District IX Lonnie Paul Kegel opportunity get together during Minneapolis Piston Pop pers contest June 24 25 Paul aware has principally involved upcoming district meeting Fargo October 14 1978 Paul has correspondent since first year quite current district events has worked closely Lonnie have asked Paul serve Associ ate Vice President can take advantage experience Lonnie Kroeber has done outstanding job will missed us dur ing long vacation mail always contained letters Lonnie least once week loss will certainly someone elses gain Good luck best wishes Lonnie Paul Kegel 910 North 12th Fargo ND 58102 advises due contractual agreements reservation requirements meeting place need accurate head count district meeting Please left out Write Paul make re servations now October 14 district meeting Fargo District IX seat Free Flight Contest Board has filled Jerry Murphy 2432 Astron Drive Colorado Springs Jer ry has over 20 years contest Free Flight ex perience has resided Colorado Springs since 1972 member Magnificent Mountain Men Denver has AMA leader member contest director since 1968 Jerry came District IX after ing active flier Dallas area has participated regularly Nats exper ience participation Free Flight fra ternity along desire respect position makes him ideal selection Congratulations Jerry Show Teams will pleased know newest air show team District IX 21st team Air Capitol Eagles Wichita Kansas air show team program Academys primary public relations tool teams must meet stringent criteria very active responsibilities ing member show team make con test flying other obligations difficult fulfill say least As districts first show team can take pride Air Capitol Eagles Members team Jerry Shumaker manager Larry Vickers Jerry Carley Scott Davies Harold Perry J Osborne Keith Penner Weyn Sallada Clyde Young congrulated very nice thank letter came mail Milford R/Cers Milford KS Last months column included report Super-Size Model Contest Pictures contest included Milford R/Cers courtesy appreciated Thank Lincoln Sky Knights AMA 405 among first respond coordina tors concerning contest sanctioning 1979 refer District IX report July issue club again right top things Some shots excellent 19th Annual Pattern Scale contest also included Sky Knights currently exploring possibility hosting 1979 Nats Lincoln Nebraska Dynamite expressing gratitude some additional newsletters sent really appreciated Windfree News Donovans Radio Control Club South Dakota Hi Flyer Arvada As sociated Modelers Arvada CO Mile-Hi R/C Clubs Tail-Spinners Denver CO Knight Flyer KC Northern Knights Model Aeronautics Club Kansas City MO Northern Knights District VI members live District IX thoughtful enough send copy newsletter District Meetings October 14 Fargo Paul Kegel AVP Dis trict IX 910 North 12th Fargo ND 58102 October 28 Denver Jerry Deneau AVP District IX 6464 South Andes Place Aurora CO 80016 See ya 70 Model Aviation Radio Control Contest Board member Loren Tregellas Sky Knights contest orian rossiey came Lincoin Trom T raul beautiful P-47 aaMajor Mac Steve Stucky head judge Ken Krehbiel Con test Director name unknown Lunch Lratsc tor II ri Barb Arlan Camp bell Fred Martha Soniter Lincoln Look smalla u eiemesser looks typical Nebraska flying field view pits Milford typica sJ contests except 35 lb Ugly Stick background activity Super-Size Model Contest Arizona fornia ii da 0 Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 2501 Armour Lane Redondo Beach CA 90278 Associate Vlc-tresidnntn Robert Barnen 981080 Komo Mci Drive Ama Hi 96101 Ginmi Cotter 2020 Gill Port Lime Wnlrrt Cr.k CA 64698 Alec Chisolm 1100 Went Simm Fresrrv CA 93711 John Pond 4269 Syntro Circle Sarr Joe CA 95136 Bolt Reynolds RI 8 Bun 51 Thiccoir AZ nsio Betty Strenor 3723 Snrowrlerr Averrnme trrvq Beach CA 90808 Grarrqer Williams 181 Pammmee Street Sari Main-os CA 92069 travels past month took out Anaheim attend meeting Pacific Soaring Association meeting presid ed over club president Rod Sweet gave talk AMA finances ie money goes Did know 113 gross income used salaries annuities meeting ran old time free flighter Joe Alvarez Joe meeting looking people work part full time helping him kit two-seater airplane de signed may have heard Its called Polliwagen seems Joes tried help employment bureau equipped thumbs hands So Joe thought model builders would natur al help out live within reasonable distance Anaheim contact Ill give information way Joe uses Kraft servos trim tab control Pol liwagen Activity Northern California continues hum Besides Biplane R/C Pattern As sociation Ive mentioned before California A/I R/G Association SAM oriented organization recently staged 3-day annual Clovis Lakes Recreation Area meet held over Memorial Day week end rousing success Further activity sees meets like World War II Scramble World War Jambor ee becoming annuals success has begot Golden Age Parade will fea ture designs 1919 1939 new idea meet should meet lots approval National Air Space Museum Smithsonian has opened new gallery called Flying Fun will feature dif ferent types model planes display Some planes ones used world cham pionship records notable model Miss Liberty Bell Bob Doris Rich flew across United States 1975 Any going through Washington must plan spend least day minimum going through museum have new AVP Arizona Bob Reynolds Tucson Bob active Control Line flier also has flown Free Flight presently producing Control Line kits Goodyear Carrier Bob replacing Ed Hagerlin resigned because leaving area Any Arizonians AMArelated questions problems funnel through Bob Put him work address top column As youll note read Johnny Clemens column isnt going run presidency again am sorry see Johnny leave has visible president AMA has ever its forgone conclusion somebody will elected replace him its going tough find somebody much dedication enthusiasm Johnny Ill miss ya Speaking electionsthis year Im due stand again office youll re-elect Ill serve another term has pleasure serv ing District X past two years Im willing another two THERMALS Alaska 0 Idaho ana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District Xl Vice-Preoident 1417 NW 19101 Street Seattle WA 98177 Associate Vice-Presidents Al Culver 1607 S von Elm Pocatnllo 83201 Simon Oreete Re 1 Box 48 Boadview MT S9015 Clarence E Haught Rt 5 Box 18 Conan dAlene 1083814 Ed McCollough 53 SE 61 Portland OR 97215 Orlando Oly Recix 26608 Done Court Kent WA 98031 Dvn Zipoy 21418 NE Main Snreet Redmond WA 96052 month have guest author person Howard Phillips hope en tertained columnand addition has point possible entertain large crowds use gas engine powered models Think about Howard entitles column OUTDOOR FLYING INDOORS KINGOOME HAPPENING think flying Nordic A-2s Outdoor Hand Launched Gliders large rubber scales Old Timer Rubber P-30s Coupe dHivers indoors impossible Well has hap pended recently Seattle Sounders Soccer League professional soccer game Seattle About 20 us got together prior games put practice session also little apprehensive about knowing what air conditioning system would large outdoor models would land what people would landed crowd Anyhow everything turned out quite well So got invitation perform Minnesota Kicks versus Seattle Sounders soccer game Now have gather approximately 50 people together age 5 tolets just say youngsters heartto show crowd something new halftime shows hard because everyone eager elated help exciting event got stadium plenty time set up headquarters show office put together planes As soon Junior preliminary soccer game over 15-minute time period what wanted decided hold off flying bigger stuff time cause people still streaming could save halftime Everybody started streaming out field P-nuts both Indoor Outdoor Hand Launched Gliders small Old Timer Rubber plus indoor EZ-Bs Pennyplanes Everybody started about same time really getting time give up went show office after good round applause made us feel real good halftime walked around edge field get position behind soc cer benches ready go field spectators ready head concession stands Except thingwe got field before left seats first planes air first gasps oohs aahs went up right away spellbound back seats Nordics launched set goal posts flier middle field would pull other half field circle tow bit launch three four Nordics up same time some actually going over heads people first second level seats after launch circled three four times over crowd fact chased two first level seats people caught very careful found out later some very light stick models did same thing also carefully caught Some models real small like P-nut outdoor scale being put 30- 40-foot TV screen time lifted off astroturf till time landed What beautiful sight 14-inch wingspan 30-foot wingspan really blownup picture airplanes going up continually Television cameras Seattle stations Minnesota station televising back area getting right down last minute demonstration Coupe fliers came over asked could try reach top Kingdome 350 feet wound up limit ready said Lets Sure enough started climbing nice tight circle past first level seats second level still climbing spectators really cheering up past highest television platform about 275 feet up just about 10 feet short high est part dome flattened out beautiful transition crowd its feet cheering louder goal just scored looked clock said 30 seconds go referees soccer teams headed out dressing rooms referee got just beyond goalpost started blow ing whistle never heard such loud chorus boos stopped tracks looked up saw beautiful model float ing gracefully decided judge jury part bailgame promotion sales manager came over worried look face seeing model still quite ways up asked modeler way helping model down faster turned away slightly smiled myself sheep ishly said yes working now time model almost within grasp spectators feet rest modelers just finished fly ing ready leave field As grasped model tremendous cheer went up modelers helpers beautiful gratified smile across faces would like thank Northwest Free Flight modelers helped under taking especially Strat-O-Bats Boeing Hawks Free Flight Clubs Sunday fli ers well way case youre wondering went back watched rest soccer game Seattle won 1-0 shootout Maybe inspiration Thank Howard case won dering Howard planning bigger better things Stay tuned October1978 71 FLY IN THE SECOND CONT As announced JACK LUEKEN progress right no ne same last t 1 The Postal sters everywhere ger i membership 2 All flying mu will time fI nature time fidavit models ce rules ate ~fety adL y October wanted may muuei 5 AMA medals st three places si will awarded wa 6 Rules e first two paragraphs third paragraph rule book page 26 ur Control Line AA Solo kind control Ii Iin-luding plastic k lisplacement no dels must metal control Iinei Minimum wire inch Qn olane flo ant ry OT mouei ready-built 8 Stopwatch rem refueling rest 9 The hold model U has started engine Helper releases mo tant flier No mechanica EDWHI mwYodcN nal cont unches frorr mwt flo mne ground flight 1 alt supervisor mode Score total elap pit stop time iniri nch completion 18 Please note Fly ii Fall Flying Fair Postal C AMA Contest San ual flights made dui wise AMA sanctioned cont applies accordingly 19 Send results whic y November 30 1978 ano urther information Ed IA hope year dividuals will host local youngsters Fall F cluded Thats what jack L Patty Sasnett did SouTi fall great suc Individual contestants beat clock sure put ii last year looking year Lets fly up storm JUNIOR FLIGHT September almost means another school year about aeromodeling year school Are teacher thinking about startir class perhaps would like conduct school Maybe SI like see model school Sure sounds like grea inly worthwhile bit easier ian anout rewa Before rush make lot promi down hobby shop lot dough stuff yai better study entire very pragmatic eve five elemi lered successful pri nking before action hat going tits dis nv can fifth step n have gstepsgoba 0 some ch aims shoul accomplish already hay Lnt Af becor n really ans elements have adaptable accommo find anP Cr gym chool months oe completely trolled After ti difficult situations re involved programi iow thinkoverwh visit ow modelers y 5cuss some o r what can caaem ne c 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Edition: Model Aviation - 1978/10
Page Numbers: 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72
Do know holds current world records sport holds largest number aviation records has gone highest fastest farthest mostest Such information contained USA World National viation-Space Records Book published Washington DC National Aeronautic Association people hold records have thing common captured record follow ing system procedure recognized subscribed around world FA Despite influences todays mass communications technology available instant dispersion ideas few things same world-wide Aviation records exceptions happy circum stance developed group forwardlooking individuals among representa tive United States met Paris 1905 formed Federation Aeronautiq ue Internationale FAI realized air craft wave future means should developed measure avia tions advances knew would soon arise need standard measurement claims performance could recognized confidence system rules followed first aviation record established Santos Dumont Brazil 1906 speed 41292 kph Since time FAI record activity has grown include almost aspect aviation latest edition official records book has 20 different cat egories several classes cate gory Over years FAI has grown expand ed its scope operations sponsors world sport aviation championships under takes continuous modernization Sport ing Code permits fair scientific comparison performance attained pilots different nations facilitates interna tional air travel non-commercial aircraft evaluates aeronautical progress through organization international meetings granting medals diplomas international body groups together National Aero Clubs member-countries NAA FAI member-country required have Aero Club United States National Aeronautic Association NAAs history also goes back 1905 oldest non-profit public service aviation ganization nation NAA operates six levels international national record certifica tion institutional aviation education general sport aviation activities Nationally function NAA rep resent phases sport aviation acti vities recognized FAI represent United States World Championships abroad World record attempts United States must sanctioned NAA recognized FAI administration regulation such attempts handled NAAs Contest Records Board NAA works its Divisions promoting interest participation sport aviation encour aging local regional national competi tions AMA some aviation sport disciplines NAA has recognized organization national representative particular sport has delegated some FAI related activities organization giving NAA Division status through NAA therefore Academy Model Aeronautics official represent ative aeromodeling United States has supervision model aircraft record tempts competition sanctions selection US team members attending World Cham pionships sits international aero modeling committee ClAM United States representative its determinations directly affect future sport its continued development official functions no other US organization can claim have access exclusively AMAs status official spokesman sport United States responsibility can affect mem ber organization entire sport authority derives National Aeronautic Association FAI Other NAA Divisions overseeing particular aviation sports Aerobatic Club America American Society Aerospace Education Balloon Federation America National Pilots Association Soaring Society America United States Hang Gliding As sociation United States Parachute As sociation Division members have also joined NAA individual members taking advantage 50% reduction NAA dues offered Division members participating wide variety insurance programs receiving newsletter other services Through its Divisions Affiliates individual members NAA represents over 160000 aviation enthus iasts nationwide NAA FAI have very broad program recognition contribution individuals industry aerospace progress FAI has series awards Divisions ward nominations through NAA Nationally NAA administers renown Wright Col lier Brewer Trophies annual winners prestigious awards chosen committees appointed NAA ceremo nies associated presentation trophies major events aviation cal endar trophies awards NAA Divisions members assume similar degree significance unqualified honor recognized official repre sentative sport AMAS WORLD-WIDE INFLUENCE THROUGH NAA AND FAI Internationally NAA represents Unit ed States FAI General Conferences Continued page 65 October1978 61 AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice- Presidents L ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 Vic Powell AMA KAA AND FAI NAA Executive Director vu ruwun CXeCUiivc u,rucur urn iuu rdduun al Aeronautic Association PROFILE OF SID AND CAROLYN AXELROD L-22 AND L-23 did happen Well strict parents start Growing up Chicago during Depression Sidney required press exactly 12 pairs pants fathers custom tailoring shop day after school before being al lowed split Family chores out way out back door leap racy 3c trolley Cicero wait thing clickety-clack out edge town vacant lot pals waiting him fly min iature airplanes Carl Goldberg Pete Vaco Gerry Ritz Veto Garfolio others flew twin pushers can ards gassies remembers lot Indoor contests won including variable pitch microfilm-covered prop 1937 Carolyn started going meets Sid 1938 did contests placed 2nd big Junior Birdmen America Championship 1934 twin pusher 1st Indoor duration Indianapolis American Legion meet little Sid current RC Sailplane Carolyn Sid Axeirod today THIS MONTH WE HONOR truly great model airplane pioneers era Sid Axelrod beautiful wife Carolyn Life Member AMA too first such husband wife combi nation Academys history nmn First Sid President famous Top Flite Company Chicago worlds largest manufacturers model propel lers turning out two million year Giving kids what want words describing companys operation making high qual ity products kids ALL ages include kits George Aldrichs Nob ler Phil Krafts Kwik-Fly Dave Platts SE5 others Sid Caro lyn have spent lives model planes Sids Rogues Gallery comes pic Chicago Aeronauts circa 1936-37 Thats Sid second right between Carl Goldberg Sids right Leon Kiesman far left Frank Nekimken others unidentified lady encouraging him did OK re members contest never forgot ten 1937 Detroit Nats shared alternately bath tub sleep Johnny Clemens Johnny verified asked about added thing fine til some kid floor Continued page 66 Jim McNeiII AMA Historian Ufe member Team Sd tfle uetroit njasswnn nina own design Free Flight model powered byan Ohlsson 60 Would like honorary Life Member AMA no dues pay issued two-digit AMA license number would never again issued other person thousand dol lar donation Academy will have pay lump sum Recent AMA Executive Council action has made easier Four equal pay ments $250 spread over two-year per iod will suffice like though necessary can specify whether donation will used growing building fund someday permanent AMA Headquarters name will appear memorial plaque noting generosity ** ** 5* 9** 5 * *5 ** ** K/2LIwA-7 ** I Co4tAX ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHNNY CLEMSNS PO Box 64573 Dallas Texas 75206 PERFECTLY SAFE! obvious aeromodeling few things SURGEON GENER AL does consider iniurious health Everyone should it! SMOKE MODEL AIRPLANE INSTEAD SHOULD HAVE KNOWN! Years ago someone assured stuck aeromodeling long enough Id come out top Sure enough Im getting bald! THIS WIFE CAME THROUGH! Modeler wife Honey youll just have something help bring some money pay bills Two days later announced Well did what asked raised some money garage sale Surprised said Great What did sell airplanes JERSEY COAST SPORT FLIERS NEW JERSEY Editor ED RUNKELsTRANSMITTER newsletter has everything making excel lent paper Ed salts fine car toons cartoon shows man wife hobby shop looking model engine As can guess smiling frown ing saying let have next suppose youll want PLANE will RADIO then. GOODYEAR MODEL AIRCRAFT CLUBAKRON OH WITH SALUTE TO THE LADIES. Editor AL SCHMIDTS WIND SOCK Quote NOTE FROM MY WIFE TO YOUR WIFE weekend Chapel Hill perhaps best time wives get together discuss balsa dust over house paint fumes general complaints about having model airplane fanatic family sharing stories sit registration ticket booths helping enthusiasm knowing can con husbands dinner afterwards Girls really need help show women always end up having good time Im hoping see LINDA BEAUTIFUL! MID-HUDSON MODE LMASTERS NEW YORK Editor EARL VANGORDERS WING TIPS quote applies modeling world sent JACK ARNOUTSA po lite man listens interest things knows about told him person knows nothing about DeMornay NO MATTER HOW YOU TRY modeler said flying sea plane models saw girl struggling water pulled out water time tried give mouth-to-mouth resuscitation SHED GET UP AND RUN JEFCO AEROMODELR LAKEWOOD CO Editor STAN THORNLEY has item JEFCO FLYER think justgreat quote JOHN ALLEN arrived field back end Pontiac literally drag ging trunk essentials new childrens sand box flying field gift Jefco Club ANDREA JOHN MARK ALLEN John purchased built painted whole outfit lined bottom plastic Some us lot talking never accomplish much John saw need occupy LITTLE PEO PLE hopefully keep out danger DAD does thing air So John went quietly work! picture sand box being used 2 year old ZACHARY HEISSMANN also newsletter proving John Allen has highest level AMA spirit! Great idea other clubs! IT IS MODERN TIMES An old modeling friend said sons mother-in-law moved couple didnt have decency wait until married HOW TO IMPRESS YOUR WIFE just realized what am right now doing excellent way keep work ing area neat putting article together generate pile little scraps paper simp ly take piece about size page string some Elmers other Glue STICK ALL THE LITTLE SCRAPS INTO THE LINE OF GLUE way often have ONE piece trash clean up WORKS THE SAME WITH WOOD SCRAPS TOO NO-BULL AWARD head column photo yours truly receiving plaque Lansing MI District VII banquet occasion breaking bread banquet climax AMA District Meeting EXPO sponsored CARDS Club LAN SING Awards winners planes en tered displayed EXPO SHOW given out along plaquesandotherhonors outstanding service art aeromod eling plaque shown picture given very fine friend LES HARD CARDS plaque cast aluminum mounted head Texas Long horn steer message below reads JOHNNY CLEMENS GREAT GUY STANDING TALL AND THIS AINT NO BULL really appreciated plaque BUT could have just easily said same things Les fantastic AMAer! encouragement has GREAT influ ence formation inspiration pride has developed tremendous net work AMA club newsletters has helped club editors set up improve papers now exchanging about 50 other clubs Try get acquainted LES HARD quiet cheerful enthusias tic guy always eager try help fine AMA GENTLEMAN! BARONS MODEL CLUB SPO KANE WASHINGTON Editor CHUCK THOMPSONS MON OCLE Whats about Its worlds greatest sport can put controls vintage aircraft flying virgin skies yesteryear competition exciting high speed pylon race! Few other ventures can offer such challenge de signer its failures successes too rare brand comradeship comes being modeler.! YOUR CRACKUP WUZ BAD Just think what mess would have ground hadnt stopped its fall! October1978 63 LES HARD Lansing Michigan CARDS Club presenting NO BULL steer head plaque AMA President Johnny Clemens GRASSFIELD R/C CLUB MINNEAPOLIS GRASSFIELD CLIPPINGS edited VIC LEERHOFF always sparkling news letter Vics April issue found statement club president BOYD BOWDISH expresses never-say-die hopeful spirit modeler After helluva winter Boyd says Found some water seeping basement melting snow Im sure flying time far away way Boyd would courtesy would ex plain Southerners just what basement am sure return can get some Southerner explain what grits 'is follow-up last remark tell about AMAer up North went Nats Lake Charles stopped Louisiana restaurant breakfast waitress asked him wanted grits breakfast said never tried before just bring him grit liked would order some IF YOU WENT THROUGH TEXAS went through Texas way Lake Charles Nats wondered Texans wore pointed-toed bootsit can sit four-abreast Cadil lac pickup trucks traveled Nats Hiway 100 Laguna Heights Texas Gulf Mexico might have met sign painter improbably name C Weed seaweed fact See Texas known fertilizer alone TEXAN TRIED FOR TREASON thinking TEXAS just heard Texan being tried treason HE COULDNT REMEMBER THE ALAMO Probably thought pie fac tory San Antonio PIE ALAMO AERO RADIO CLUB F LINT MICHIGAN DAVID STAR edits AERO SHAFT May issue found some words wisdom clubs membership said maintain yards maintain cars homes maintain aircraft WHY CANT YOU HELP MAINTAIN YOUR FLYING SITE? other side coin David says work parties spring dedicated younger members unable older brother IS NOT MODELER came field place David lots constructive editorial comment like David hope club members didnt take offense thoughtfully made sure everyone did fair share club needs consider FLYING HILLBILLIES RC CLUB Secretary AL RICHT club Charles ton WV sent newsletter HILL BILLY HOTLINE top first page cartoon got kick out keeping HILLBILLY name drawing outhouse sign over door read LACK OF CONTROL TOWER further chuckle just realized wrote above made note along side outhouse says Used DONT FORGET! HELP CLEAN UPA LITTER BIT NIGHT FLYING IS EXCITING have never seen night flying FREE-FLIGHTERS youve missed some ex citement first saw modern concept US FREE FLIGHT CHAMPIONSHIPS Taft California way now strap belly pardon expression plane chemical glow light can seen fur piece dark night model launched trimmed same daylight flying little no wind night model will circle land within reasonable area IT IS WEIRD SEEING NO THING BUT THIS GHOSTLY YELLOWGREEN LIGHT circling NO SOUND after engine cuts off could cure alcoholism miles around! isnt really new because perhaps CARL GOLDBERG will remember visit Dallas years ago wired flashlight bulb pair pencells inside fuselage ZIPPER flew Lest newcom ers become alarmed ZIPPER name model airplane designed Carl G Dawn breaking Id better break off night flying might try some time cant sleep ARENT WE CLEVER DEVILS! Afterthoughtnight flying probably invented modeler did such lousy job building didnt want anyone see MCDONNELL DOUGLAS RC CLUB ST LOU IS MISSOURI JOHN BRITT edits CARRIER WAVE McDonnell Douglas Club beautiful newsletters ever receive Besides being informative John makes sure paper has bit comic re lief Some pearls newest sue follow organization bureaucracy very much like septic tank because real ly big chunks always rise top Variables wont constants arent junk already have will expand fill available space Back serious notein CARRIER WAVE John has roster list members giving pertinent information BUT ALSO LISTING THE RC FREQUENCIES ON WHICH THEY FLY! sure helps buying new radio GATEWAY RC CLUB JACKSONVILLE FLORIDA Club president BILL RISSEL sent very nice letter back March see far behind am enclosing copy newsletter FLY PAPER Rather pull anything paper quote Id like congratulate Bill both newsletter letter really showed PRIDE read writing much know credit growth sport/hobby AMA PRIDE BELIEF what SHOW YOUR PRIDE IN OUR HOBBY AND MAKE THE OTHER GUY ENVIOUS WHAT IS CONSCIENCE Conscience still small voice makes husband tell wife went flying instead going workbefore some else tells MANNED SPACECRAFT CENTER RC HOUSTON TEXAS TIM BROWN edits very newsy news letter club Space Center bunch AMAers mastermind space vehicles plumbing goes em spare time fly model airplanes can develop still better space vehicles! Tims Vol II No 8 newsletter related happening Ive gotta share JOHN KIKER Manned Space Club likeable guys youd ever want meet built tall like Abe Lincoln smiles down upon us earthlings John real wheels developing hard ware Space Shuttle Considering re sure going keep eye next flight Space Shuttle seemsthat Kiker flying New Era R/C model inverted SUDDENLY THE NOSE HATCH CAME OPEN tank batteries fell out However loss nose weight kept tall down NO ENGINE NO CONTROL Kiker got down INVERTED very little damage comment sure fly funny inverted engine batteries! John sure gonna watch next Space Shuttle flight MAKING YOUR FIRST RC FLIGHT course first RC flight tough hard down knees hands folded head bowedand still holding transmitter watching airplane! THE GREATEST OF ALL ADVICE DONT LET TOMORROW HAPPEN WITHOUT YOU! does bit philosophy fit model airplaning can remember being thanked father two boys Dallas helping provide excitement aeromodeling said kept boys alive years face terminal disease boys confined wheelchairs very little control bodies limbs heads Yet boys held tight challenges control line speed flying drove forward set NATIONAL AMA RECORDS having handiwork flown team manner other AMA control line pilots THEIR SECRET OF LIFE simply day discovered something else about modeling HAD TO BE HERE TOMORROW TO COM PL ET E formula boys lived long yond doctors predictions respect memory wisdom guts skills determined young fellows recall youthe GROGANS DALLAS own experience know powers belief determination have heard kiddingly claim secret having survived supposedly termi nal disease because remembered HAD 2A MORE YEARS TO GO ON MY READERS DIGEST SUBSCRIPTION must confess that statement simply hu morous way recognizing heck lot still would just work staying alive duties AMA Pres ident probably greatest inspiration because HAD to write next months magazine article Thanks God giving strength determination wis dom choosing leadership AMA inspiration staying alive HOPE THAT AMA CAN SERVE YOU IN SOME SPECIAL WAY TOO DONT LET TOMORROW HAP PEN WITHOUT YOU! AGE IS SLOWING ME DOWN simply cant go pace used guess can blame Father Mother FATHER TIME MOTHER NA TURE ******all now****** 64 Model Aviation FAI/NAA/AMA Coot pg 61 FAI Council FAI sport technical committees periodic meetings NAA appoints delegates observers nominated Division Committee Committees rules regula tions various sections Sporting Code formulated based actual compe tition experience rules help determine direction sport grows greatly influences development equip ment obtain maximum performance outcome such activity can have positive influence sport spin-off new equipment benefits participant sport whether competitor casual flyer volunteers serve Committee Del egates Observers make significant con tribution through AMA sport have world-wide influence its future purposes NAA keep pub lic informed importance aviation space flight nations economic pro gress its security international under standing call sound national programs de signed keep United States first avia tion space flight support vigorous avia tion education program students levels learning encourage sanction aid document sporting record-making aviation space events accordance rules prescribed Federation Aero nautique Internationale recognize honor make outstanding contributions advancement aviation space flight related subjects National Aeronautic Association close cooperation AMA helping growth sport aviation United States 73 years NAA has helping people meet challenge aviation AMA CWBS IN fliE PUBUC INTEREST basic need model aircraft fliers place fly communities poses serious problem because available open land sufficient room scarce parks public areas either too small otherwise unsuited model aircraftflying AMA through its network over thousand local clubs provides means anyone find place fly Practically clubs have agreements private commer cial government property owners concern ing use land model flying purposes Almost agreements based liability protection being extended property owners clubs liability protec tion available because provided AMA clubs latter able clude property owners additional sureds Furthermore few exceptions AMA clubs welcome have minimum re quirements new members Thus sim ple almost anyone interested model fly ing become club member have place fly AMA has experienced exceptional growth since 1966 dramatic contrast years prior 30 years between AMAs estab lishment 1936 1966 AMA grew about 20000 members 120 clubs 1966 AMA introduced new club program based providing expanded insur ance coverage emphasis coverage owners property used clubs Since 1966 AMAs membership has tripled over 60000 members number AMA clubs has multiplied over ten times over 1300 growth di rectly related service provided AMA clubs making sites available model fly ing end result service public whole addition current club members Through club flyng site network rela tively easy people learn about come part enjoy recreational educational activity should noted some com munities provide public flying Sites ex ception rather rule typical AMA membership required participants provides simple means protecting general public assuring everyone flying models has liability protection basically educated concerning safe model fly ing practicesAMAs coverage based compliance AMAs Safety Code NEW CAUFORNIA LAW AID TO FLYING SITES According Daily Breeze newspap er Torrance California Gov Edmund G Brown Jr Friday April 7 signed bill permits property owners allow persons use land virtually recreational activities being legally liable possible law suits new law AB1241 Assemblyman Victor Calvo D-Mountain View requires land owners allow persons use land recreational purposes warning pos sibly hazardous conditions wide number recreational uses permitted under existing law new measure broadened application nearly activities new law should make easier Cal ifornia property owners allow model flying grounds Whether other states will follow Suit S unknown time also unknown whether states similar laws before California action though seems doubtful California situation will watched interest seems against gener al trend seems make almost anyone liable connection activity might involved accidents news item quoted above provid ed AMA District X VP Jim Scarborough October1978 65 AMA Academy Model Aeronautics NPA National Pilots Association ACA Aerobatic Club America SSA Soaring Society America ASAE American Society Aerospace Education OFFICIAL SPORT AVIATION IN THE UNITED STATES FEDERATION AERONAIJTIQUE INTERNATIONALEJ ParisI NATIONAL AERONAUTIC ASSOCIATION Washington DC Delegate Alternate attending FAI Committee meetings unpaid volunteers nominated Division NAA appoints individuals represent United States its aero club Committee meeting honor comes few individuals represent international forum country parti cipate sport Committees actions therefore Delegate Alternate can have enormous influence over conduct growth development sport Division input Committee through Delegate AMA President John Clemens NAA Delegate ClAM AMA Assistant Ex ecutive Director Carl Maroney Alternate AMA Executive Director John Worth serves ClAM Secretary USHGA United States Hang Gliding Association BFA Balloon Federation America USPA United States Parachute Association AXE LRODS Continued page 62 above lowered huge lit firecracker string outside bathroom window sleeping tub couple models thing went off models crushed Sid Carolyn married 1941 World War II found Sid Pacific Navy Machinists Mate After war worked briefly immortal Enrico Fermi design ing atomic device tools University Chicago Later two partners formed Top Flite Company 1947 Today 22 years later going strong Along way Sid invented patented now famous mylar material covering models devised draftsmans mylar contact cement charter member Chicago Aero nauts 1935 has added prestigious background becoming Life Member AMA Carolyn has important accomplishments own name modeling world some 10 yearsshehashelped children assemble fly Delta Darts AMA Nats recently awarded plaque services Also has helped emotionally disturbed children Chicago school hospital volunteer Off has Nats helper booster since 1938 35th wedding anniversary 1976 Sid presented Carolyn thousand dollar AMA Life Membership also got himself Both feel donation Academy way giving something back wonderful fun years have enjoying enchantment model airplanes SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT JUNIOR PACKAGE FREE TO CLUBS Vintage Aero address below has put gether excellent package information concerning get youngsters started model aviation package includes practical hints suggestions regarding ma terials kits supplies ways Vin tage Aero can pick up AMAs AMA Cub also called Delta Dart program leaves off Vintage Aero package free clubs organizations schools etc provided request made regular letterhead requestsfrom individuals cannot accepted AMA club leaders should ask free beginners program package Write Vintage Aero 1 Glen Tenafly NJ 07670 FCC FINES 160 CBERS Federal Communications Commission has levied fines totalling $14725 against 160 Citizens Band radio operators illegal oper ations violation rules fines levied FCC Field offices behalf Safety Special Radio Ser vices Bureau violations various sections rules sections involve communicating over 150 miles failure identify call sign use frequency authorized Citizens Band CB stations overheight antenna pow er excess 4 watts repeated failure reply Commission notices FCC action part relatively new effort crack down illegal CB operators effort appears serious sustained continues steadily increased publicity may eventually make RC opera tions 27 MHz band safer Its too early tell obviously effort has long overdue Connecticut Maine achusens Hampshire Rhode Island 0 Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-Presideet Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Associate Vice-Presidents Robert C Brodeur 405 Main Street Nashua NH 03060 Raymond Giboulean 39 High Street Old Town MC 04468 Charles H Leuroyd PO Box 428 West Grotox MA 01472 Al Novotvik 4 Beverly Place Norwalk CT OBBB0 George Parker 7 Paul Lee MA 01 23B A Mike Schindler B Bolduc Drive Ledyard CT 06339 William Wilbur 6 Laurel Ave Kistery ME 03904 Off Nats about 17th time guess will back working Tabula tion once Havent done much last two three years just got call HQ have agreed help out once should another great Nats will pleasure go back Lake Charles third time met hospitality back land nickel phone call Have couple letters quote month First Gordon Grimm Kittery Maine spoke new club paper Air Space interested keeping up news District well National level wants phone month up-to-date word latest news OK Gordon main observation 10% people club 90% work club much different lot others friend second letter comes way up Burlington Vermont Stephen Pendo informs have very active club RC called Green Mountain RCers Essex Junction VT AMA chartered have scheduled four fun flys summer remaining scheduled September 17 Write him 128 Colchester Ave Burlington VT 05401 further details 30 membersl well-organized permanent safe ty contest public relations committees also have printed neat little four-page club brochure explaining RC sport listing club officers phone numbers club field Cilley Hill Rd Essex Junction Lots mail month some good some disappointing Insurance dues creases presidential nominations loads club newsletters equity different category divisions within AMA much AMA business hash over Hope have couple meetings fall Associate VPs two different locations up north other out west District Bill Wilbur setting up northern hope have George Parker work out other Well plan late September Fur ther info come GEAR UP AND STUCKI! 66 Model Aviation pnuauay ~ Fame plaque presented ii vvNAMj now White Plains rijy tsee story April 78 issue Model Aviation page 59 Maynard currently deep research Remotely Piloted Vehicles RPVs Applied Physics Lab Johns Hopkins University Maryland New Jersey Ysrls II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 Associate Vice-Presidents Pete Bianchini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 David Fifield 11 Lace Lane Elnora NY 12065 John Grigy 6387 Badger Dr. Lockport NY 14094 Cliff Montylaisir 17 Rotary Dr Summit NJ 07901 Jack Sammarco 2062 Emerson Avn Union NJ 07063 James Slaughter Chief Crafts & Hobbies USAF/EUROPE Boo 4067 APO New York 09009 Walter Throne 208 Windemerr Rd Syracuse NY 13219 SECOND DISTRICT THOUGHTS During four-year term Vice-Pres ident AMA have learned lot about YOU YOUR problemsand about AMA ITS problems Having natural inclination analyze anatomy problem reduce its simplest denotation have allotted good deal available meditation time direction seeking correlation factor common both TYPES prob lems ie YOURS ITS yielded intriguing conclusion wit AMA MEMBERSHIP AMA MANAGE MENT have never really come KNOW other kind unfamiliarity has fear prevented establishment adequate rapport turn has resulted regretable lack mutual understanding respect belief situation demands im mediate turning around AMA achieve greatness capable mind average modeler far too much mystery surrounding people ac tivities top managerial super structure provide him least very little hope ever participating engenders feeling remoteness pro duces what some regard incurable lethargy apathy etc believe malady NOT incurable feel cure lies man agement-fostered educational program under supervision qualified full-time Edu cational Director Let know whether agree JOE FRIEND distinct pleasure report Joe District II RC Contest Board appointee has now designated AMA Chair man Board will recalled Joe succeeded George Buso unselfishly re linquished post after having done mag nificent job give someone else op portunity performing very important function Originally appointed Joe Associate Vice-Presidents Dis trict II handled assignment ef ficiently natural CB post Add course fact Joe better known highly regard ed RC contest fliers country joe will replace Bill Northrop RC Contest Board Chairman Bill represents tough act follow say Show Biz know Joe will great job real credit AMA District II ZONE OF SILENCE new jewel already gemencrusted crown District II derives silent area great pre-occupa tion refer Soaring RC type Anoth er model aircraft Classic born Sat urday June 17 1978 form Empire State RC Soaring Classic am indebted reminder event friend Paul Wedeking Secretary Millstone Valley Silent Flyers Cranbury New Jersey recall report last issue MA re garding birth club although Empire State Classic creature held Long Island Silent Flyers Syo sett area New York Paul proudly reports Sherman Weisbrod president club Millstone Valley Silent Flyers won First Place modified Maestro sail plane Congrats Sherm! LISF deserve high points praise reasons TV press coverage highly impressive us watched proceedings CBSTV Channel 2 News 7 11 PM day Ron Swoboda reporting detail club arranged have leading bank sponsor contest obtained heavy support Boy Scouts LISF donated entrance fees BRAVO LISF! Thank Paul fine report GEAR UP AND LOCKED! sylnania Virgisra III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe District Ill Vice-President 1101 ERaho Road Dayton OH 45429 Associate Vice-Presidents Joe Elben 5192 Edenhurst Lynhurst OH 44124 Francis Fluharty 504 21st St Vienna IAIV 26101 Laird Jackson 523 Meadombrook Sr David PA 19067 Edward Winner 1521 Summit Sc. McKeesport PA 15131 received good report Associate VP Ed Wisser McKeesport PA regarding first static aircraft show held Western PA took place April 27 28 29 Eastland Mall East McKeesport Ed reports Tn-Valley Show proved huge suc cess Great interest shown AMA district display mall customers em ployees Ed feels indicates Pittsburgh area needs shows displays type encourage aeromodeling general Seventy aircraft entered seven categories trophies awarded through three places category AMA dis play eye-catcher AMA litera ture went like hotcakes clubs involved show Keystone Clippers Laurel Highlands Stuntmasters ARCs Despite high winds threatening weather flying demos put several modelers large crowd expressed great enthusiasm disbelief quality flying demo picture below shows Ed display awards Ed wants extend thanks co-director Fred Miller helped make event such success attended spoke 25th anniver sary celebration banquet Vienna WV Sky Sharks MAC June 24 President Hank Nilsen attending made wife Clara welcome very pleasant evening also very nice spend time very good friends Mark Radcliff parents Vienna Sky Sharks congratulated promoting modeling area such long time have involved facets mod eling although currently activity largely RC hope report reaches AMA time moment am temporary duty Vuma AZ flight testing RPV Air Force has extremely busy year Im unfortunately going have miss competing Nats did have chance visit some local modelers Modeling creates universal brotherhood can experience everywhere world Delaware rict Columbia land h Catalina IVViroinia DISTRICT REPORT John Spalding District IV Vice-President 5803 tllerbie Street Lanlssos MD 20801 Associate Vice-Presidents Charles Foreman 609 Pohite Rd. Mechanicsnille VA 23111 V Bill Helms BOO Tyovla Road Charlotte NC 26210 George Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19609 John Preston 7012 Eloira Court Falls Church VA 22042 Russell Sandusky 1122 Plaza Circle Joppa MD 21065 Paul Yacobucci 6406 Winthrop Dr Fayessenille NC 26301 remote possibility will reading column before last Satur day month chance will Ill spend column telling about Annual AMA District IV meeting August 26 1978 will day members District IV get together chanicsville suburb Richmond VA annual meeting didnt attend last year already know missed great happening Now miss years youll missing bigger better informative program before Kirby Crawford will star attraction 30 lb scalequarter-sizeGulf Hawk will show us powerplant tell us obtain modify use Homelite unit think monster-scale slow stately should see Kirbys 25 lb Mr Mul ligan fly Straight up rolling ship performs like competition pattern machine John Preston scale Howard Crispin East Coast judges organization John Worth John Clemens myself AMA matters Maynard Hill forum modeling aspects will fill Saturdays program bursting course districts AMA workers plan too can meet Last years banquet fine meal great entertainment years will its best outdo both counts AMAs new film Marvelous Miniatures will high light Sunday hosts RCC VA will stage fun fly field Fort Lee air strip events wil[ everyone October1978 67 kind aircraft events Proto Race Consecutive Spins Novice Pattern Advance Pattern Scalestatic Sundays demonstration will include Bob Violett ducted-fan scale jet A-4 Please come Elementary School Mechanicsville VA Saturday August 26th Directions will sent district clubs check officers call George Pres ton 804 740-0082 Chuck Foreman 804 746-7214 Alabama ida gia issippi to Rico V South Carolina essee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeil District V Vice-President 617 Sooth 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Aooociate Vice-Presidents John Bryson400CouncilCir P0 Box 1355 Tupelo MS 38801 Jerome Hall 4326 Baywood Dr Huntsville AL 35805 Richard Jackson 108 Thorolee Sr Charleston Htts SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr Deiray Beach FL 33444 Patrick Koehler 1592 Idlewood Oak Cr Anlantu GA 30319 Ed Moorman P08ev 1643 Etlin AFB FL 32842 Luis Rodrituez 8-10 5th St Ext. Villa Rica Bavamon Puerto Rico 00619 John Workman 5321 Overton Road Nashville TN 37220 like hero stories real true Long long ago earth still cooling just taken over District about five years ago began get newsletters Fred Komlosy Florida Palm Beach Aeronauts After about year got message Palm Beach Aeronauts simply NO FIELD fly little club being held together Freds newsletter faithfully cranked out month kept cheering people up issue telling would soon have field Four half years later Fred still turning out newsletter still did have field still keeping group glued together paper fact doubled meetings coming twice month keep entertained suddenly came alarming realization Mr Komlosy enjoying longest uninterrupted tenure newsletter editor District V AMA Council agreed meeting year voted unanimous ly award Fred AMAs coveted SUPERIOR SERVICE AWARD outstanding newslet ter service I 4 lLtUiC 51 IC dii ,VU 511 right accepting award club president Charlie Herman saga five long fruitless years unpaid sacrifice keeping AMA Chartered Club together sheer guts hard work Thats idea hero way two important per sons want meet cute little lady left District V RC Contest Co ordinator Mrs Charlene Fields DISTRICT V CLUB OF THE MONTH month meet Broward Country RC Association Fort Lauderdale FL splendid AMA-Chartered Club has solved its flying field problems thanks Mr Steve Sampier Markham Park Manager Broward County has graciously paved take-off strip county park given group vntniiA nlace fly Shown above Dave Smilowita duD treas urer Pat White Curly Harrison Curly brag eine about little ship Jim Scroggins club leaders newsletter editor beautiful fami lywife Priscilla daughter Cheri Stan Rudd Bob Willix Mark Rudd show off Ugly Stick proudly top flier park 68 Model Aviation e gentleman irre rtgrtc IS IVIr jerome Hall AMA Assoc VP Alabama Jerome belongs important RocketCity RCCIub Huntsville AL newsletter edi tor Dont get mad him Mrs Hall made him pose lady. nere 4 very ItdiJPY IUUPIC uorr t Marge Murray Goodman look like still honeymoon Husband wife teams tough beat model airplane competition tour Important Titers tne club L-R George Husen Sr John Handel pretty Gail McCreery George Husen Jr have come out enjoy Sunday afternoon outing little planes club president I-red Hetterich flanked Doc Vaughan Fred Wolf Fred good president real gentleman makes everyone feel home pict important airplane Joann Dan Smith show off scale Air-Coupe saved best last group photo ot outstanding club regularly hosts monthly contest modeling world has chartered 10 years boasts over 100 members President Hetterich middle holdingyou guessed itAMAs prestigious AWARD OF EXCELLENCE bestowed Illinois ana ucky S Minsouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee District VI Vice-President 819 Mandrake Batavia 1160510 Associate Vicv-Presidents David S Ahlberg 734 Acadia Rd. Valparaiso IN 46383 Rover Geers RR 5 Quincy IL 62301 Robert Gill 216 Stutely Lane Springfield IL 62704 Frank L Hughes 709 NE 44th St Kansas City MO 64116 Edwin Wynn Paul 1640 Maywick Dr Levingtvn KY 40504 Robert E Stagner 1838 Seifert Dr. Poplar Blaff MO 63901 Phillip Sallivan 3021 Spring Valley Ct Anderson N 46011 United States Control Line Champion ships held June 17-18 Winston-Salem NC Class AAAA meet has grown largest Control Line contests country Contestants come over eastern half United States also far away Canada Texas California took leisurely drive down through Smoky Mountains what beautiful time year travel thing bright green flowers blooming everywhere bugs multiplied yet what enjoy about being contest flierthe drive different parts coun try visiting flier friends also enjoy competition flying really dont care have trophies District VI clubs have having kinds Fun Flies contests too list doubt modelers have time read magazine now Ill read next winter Quincy Falcons R/C Club Quincy IL put air show static display Il linois Veterans Home July 4th such success may turn out annual event club also sponsored Cross Country Fly July 16 Wyaconda State Park interchange Highway 61 Hannibal MO airport about 23 miles Havent heard won sounds like fun receive bundle club newslettersevery month Some page two several exceptional publications Ill comment various ones once awhile steal parts can Allan Goldstein Bob Skaja editors Chicagoland Ra dio Control Modelers newsletter Wings n Things published Merlyn Graves newsletter contains such things club news contest news editorials model month cartoons building hints ads An excellent publication Dope Sheet published Terre Haute Indiana Radio Control Club Don May editor another excellent news letter July issue contained write-ups about equipment safety Messerschmitts Purdue University three-views cartoons maps contest information field maintenance news club news enjoy reading Next week its off Nats feel sorry didnt go certainly like see new country new foods new friends tawa S Mickigav S Mmnetnta assin VII DISTRICT REPORT Kenneth F Morris District VII Vice-President 1023 Iowa Avenue Muscatine IA 52761 Associate Vice-Presidents James D Clark RR 3 Cedar Rapids IA 52401 Frank Morrissey 14100 W Park Ave New Berlin WI 53151 Tim Price 11287 Saar Sterlinv Heights Ml 48078 Win Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Trail Sn Joseph Mt 49085 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 Howard Wayne 1706 7th St NE. Rochester MN 55901 Wayne Yeager 38235 Castle Romulus Ml 48174 Sig IMAC contest huge success very enjoyable time chance visit fliers Saturday weather cooperative few models destroyed high winds Sig kind enough replace Sig kit crashed during day other manufacturers also did same has nicest gestures manufacturer can make Sig should also commended effort sponsoring annual contest certainly spend bunclt money putting thing year also gets better year has got District VIIs best contests Sunday excellent fly ing both models full scale Hazel Maxey put air show noon Pete Meyers flew Decathalon through splendid dis play maneuvers thrilled crowd Ned Powers FAA pre sented Glenn Hazel award contributions FAA Flight Safety pro gram AMA FAA will hard-pressed find staunch supporters Hazel Glenn Sigafoose able make Central Iowa Aero modelers Control Line contest Des Moines 16th July surprising number entries first major contest several years Over 50 entries total Fast Slow Combat Both WHO WMT-TV reporters cover event kind thing need chance fly Davenport RC Societys Soaring contest days weather what like Lots wind much Suds City Soar-In didnt accomplish much fun talked lots people Muscatine Miniature Aircraft Association held Mississippi Valley Soaring Open July 9 saw 23 entries After lots winch problems things got going great time Chip Pairett St Louis Eagles came out top Chip flew Sailaire did tre mendous job Everyone entered got some thing think enjoyed two weeks till Nats am still waiting lots Michigan clubs respond question about lower Michigan being transferred Either lot apathy everyone too busy answer talked Terry Taylor AVP Min neapolis Howard Wayne AVP Ro chester about District VII West meeting Nothing definite yet Milwaukee Flying Electrons have tentatively offered host meeting fall Perhaps can get some thing going yet Have talked Associate Vice President lately have problems should contact first dont get satisfaction let know AVPs should working areas improve membership relations improve com munications AVP its time get someone has time willing job time am seriously thinking appointing couple new AVPs Wisconsin sure have input subject please let know Nats will nominating committee meeting nominate candidates AMA president has some put members District VII whole much time read nominations will over President District Vice Presidents even-numbered districts am encouraging vote fall because important vote minority can rule Remember AMA belongs you CAN something about way run CANT dont put forth effort present ideas suggestions Executive Council needs advice probably now ever because inflation rate increased insurance costs IRS problems rules changes anti-Nats feelings long range planning inequity insurance Muscular Dystrophy PR programming per manent Nats site etc Does stir up com ments TOGETHER can improve AMA everyone gives little bit themselves seem have ENERGY CRISIS AMAlots people dont have energy contribute little bit really hope changes soon Hope see Milwaukee Fly ing Electrons Pattern Scale contest Arkansas S toursiata Monica homa s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank District VIII Vice-President 2933 Blankenslsip Wichita Foils IX 76308 Associate Vice-Presidents Buzz Averill 9117 Lu Barranee NE Albuquerque NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Sulphur LA 70663 Frank Osborne 18 Mohave Dr N Little Rock AR 72116 Sad Tenny Box 545 Richardson TX 75080 As written before Nats before Nominating Committee meets before Council meets will too up-to-date want time thank members District VIII electing four terms Vice-President hope have served well might have help ful some terms successfully served wish next VP elect good term service help can serve well As know John Clemens has served president during term also running re-election want thank John eight years leader AMA chair man Council sympathetic ear teller fine stories around fine gentleman Thanks John us District VIII As know nominated Bill Lee Missouri City TX Houston succeed VP District VIII As now no other nomination would like get pitch Bill active modeler October1978 69 active leader Has good background AMA works Can make fine VP representative Council CL cat egory director Nats writes Rac ing column magazine opinion would best choice have also nominated John Byrne present VP District Il President AMA John well-qualified become AMA presi dent has served District II VP four years active contributing Council mem ber active flier member Elec tronic Eagles member working USPJA has earned respect expertise matters concerning AMA John legal profession has indicated able dedicate time effort job choice hope yours also FAI Sailplane meet TCSC went well Dale Nutter hard work control Fort Worth Aces contest well attended Becky Thomas boys working Once again Ed Rankin RC Pylon also among contest officials Texas State Championship CL contest Cliff Cloud Climbers going strong Pyramid Acres South Benbrook good day thermals Typical Texas HOT have other special thanks should go Contest Directors club officers newsletter editors staff District ficers did great job no pay what really want show apprecia tion what may have done will please vote next election may agree choice vote choice Colorado as aska h Dakota h Dakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Vince Mankewski District IX Vice-President 105 Waldo Circle Bellenue NE 68005 Associate Vice-Presidents Charles Brancors 2220 Mariposa Blod Capss WY 62601 Gerald Derre,, 6464 S A,rtrs Place Acror, CO 80016 Pad Kegel 9t0 Noeth t2tl, Faqo ND 58102 Oscar Olson 6t 11 Maple Oseralsa Nt 6tttO4 Jim OReilly 4760 N Barrier Wictrisa KS 67220 Lonnie Kroeber Associate Vice Presi dent Fargo North Dakota moving unfortunately leaving District IX Lonnie Paul Kegel opportunity get together during Minneapolis Piston Pop pers contest June 24 25 Paul aware has principally involved upcoming district meeting Fargo October 14 1978 Paul has correspondent since first year quite current district events has worked closely Lonnie have asked Paul serve Associ ate Vice President can take advantage experience Lonnie Kroeber has done outstanding job will missed us dur ing long vacation mail always contained letters Lonnie least once week loss will certainly someone elses gain Good luck best wishes Lonnie Paul Kegel 910 North 12th Fargo ND 58102 advises due contractual agreements reservation requirements meeting place need accurate head count district meeting Please left out Write Paul make re servations now October 14 district meeting Fargo District IX seat Free Flight Contest Board has filled Jerry Murphy 2432 Astron Drive Colorado Springs Jer ry has over 20 years contest Free Flight ex perience has resided Colorado Springs since 1972 member Magnificent Mountain Men Denver has AMA leader member contest director since 1968 Jerry came District IX after ing active flier Dallas area has participated regularly Nats exper ience participation Free Flight fra ternity along desire respect position makes him ideal selection Congratulations Jerry Show Teams will pleased know newest air show team District IX 21st team Air Capitol Eagles Wichita Kansas air show team program Academys primary public relations tool teams must meet stringent criteria very active responsibilities ing member show team make con test flying other obligations difficult fulfill say least As districts first show team can take pride Air Capitol Eagles Members team Jerry Shumaker manager Larry Vickers Jerry Carley Scott Davies Harold Perry J Osborne Keith Penner Weyn Sallada Clyde Young congrulated very nice thank letter came mail Milford R/Cers Milford KS Last months column included report Super-Size Model Contest Pictures contest included Milford R/Cers courtesy appreciated Thank Lincoln Sky Knights AMA 405 among first respond coordina tors concerning contest sanctioning 1979 refer District IX report July issue club again right top things Some shots excellent 19th Annual Pattern Scale contest also included Sky Knights currently exploring possibility hosting 1979 Nats Lincoln Nebraska Dynamite expressing gratitude some additional newsletters sent really appreciated Windfree News Donovans Radio Control Club South Dakota Hi Flyer Arvada As sociated Modelers Arvada CO Mile-Hi R/C Clubs Tail-Spinners Denver CO Knight Flyer KC Northern Knights Model Aeronautics Club Kansas City MO Northern Knights District VI members live District IX thoughtful enough send copy newsletter District Meetings October 14 Fargo Paul Kegel AVP Dis trict IX 910 North 12th Fargo ND 58102 October 28 Denver Jerry Deneau AVP District IX 6464 South Andes Place Aurora CO 80016 See ya 70 Model Aviation Radio Control Contest Board member Loren Tregellas Sky Knights contest orian rossiey came Lincoin Trom T raul beautiful P-47 aaMajor Mac Steve Stucky head judge Ken Krehbiel Con test Director name unknown Lunch Lratsc tor II ri Barb Arlan Camp bell Fred Martha Soniter Lincoln Look smalla u eiemesser looks typical Nebraska flying field view pits Milford typica sJ contests except 35 lb Ugly Stick background activity Super-Size Model Contest Arizona fornia ii da 0 Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 2501 Armour Lane Redondo Beach CA 90278 Associate Vlc-tresidnntn Robert Barnen 981080 Komo Mci Drive Ama Hi 96101 Ginmi Cotter 2020 Gill Port Lime Wnlrrt Cr.k CA 64698 Alec Chisolm 1100 Went Simm Fresrrv CA 93711 John Pond 4269 Syntro Circle Sarr Joe CA 95136 Bolt Reynolds RI 8 Bun 51 Thiccoir AZ nsio Betty Strenor 3723 Snrowrlerr Averrnme trrvq Beach CA 90808 Grarrqer Williams 181 Pammmee Street Sari Main-os CA 92069 travels past month took out Anaheim attend meeting Pacific Soaring Association meeting presid ed over club president Rod Sweet gave talk AMA finances ie money goes Did know 113 gross income used salaries annuities meeting ran old time free flighter Joe Alvarez Joe meeting looking people work part full time helping him kit two-seater airplane de signed may have heard Its called Polliwagen seems Joes tried help employment bureau equipped thumbs hands So Joe thought model builders would natur al help out live within reasonable distance Anaheim contact Ill give information way Joe uses Kraft servos trim tab control Pol liwagen Activity Northern California continues hum Besides Biplane R/C Pattern As sociation Ive mentioned before California A/I R/G Association SAM oriented organization recently staged 3-day annual Clovis Lakes Recreation Area meet held over Memorial Day week end rousing success Further activity sees meets like World War II Scramble World War Jambor ee becoming annuals success has begot Golden Age Parade will fea ture designs 1919 1939 new idea meet should meet lots approval National Air Space Museum Smithsonian has opened new gallery called Flying Fun will feature dif ferent types model planes display Some planes ones used world cham pionship records notable model Miss Liberty Bell Bob Doris Rich flew across United States 1975 Any going through Washington must plan spend least day minimum going through museum have new AVP Arizona Bob Reynolds Tucson Bob active Control Line flier also has flown Free Flight presently producing Control Line kits Goodyear Carrier Bob replacing Ed Hagerlin resigned because leaving area Any Arizonians AMArelated questions problems funnel through Bob Put him work address top column As youll note read Johnny Clemens column isnt going run presidency again am sorry see Johnny leave has visible president AMA has ever its forgone conclusion somebody will elected replace him its going tough find somebody much dedication enthusiasm Johnny Ill miss ya Speaking electionsthis year Im due stand again office youll re-elect Ill serve another term has pleasure serv ing District X past two years Im willing another two THERMALS Alaska 0 Idaho ana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District Xl Vice-Preoident 1417 NW 19101 Street Seattle WA 98177 Associate Vice-Presidents Al Culver 1607 S von Elm Pocatnllo 83201 Simon Oreete Re 1 Box 48 Boadview MT S9015 Clarence E Haught Rt 5 Box 18 Conan dAlene 1083814 Ed McCollough 53 SE 61 Portland OR 97215 Orlando Oly Recix 26608 Done Court Kent WA 98031 Dvn Zipoy 21418 NE Main Snreet Redmond WA 96052 month have guest author person Howard Phillips hope en tertained columnand addition has point possible entertain large crowds use gas engine powered models Think about Howard entitles column OUTDOOR FLYING INDOORS KINGOOME HAPPENING think flying Nordic A-2s Outdoor Hand Launched Gliders large rubber scales Old Timer Rubber P-30s Coupe dHivers indoors impossible Well has hap pended recently Seattle Sounders Soccer League professional soccer game Seattle About 20 us got together prior games put practice session also little apprehensive about knowing what air conditioning system would large outdoor models would land what people would landed crowd Anyhow everything turned out quite well So got invitation perform Minnesota Kicks versus Seattle Sounders soccer game Now have gather approximately 50 people together age 5 tolets just say youngsters heartto show crowd something new halftime shows hard because everyone eager elated help exciting event got stadium plenty time set up headquarters show office put together planes As soon Junior preliminary soccer game over 15-minute time period what wanted decided hold off flying bigger stuff time cause people still streaming could save halftime Everybody started streaming out field P-nuts both Indoor Outdoor Hand Launched Gliders small Old Timer Rubber plus indoor EZ-Bs Pennyplanes Everybody started about same time really getting time give up went show office after good round applause made us feel real good halftime walked around edge field get position behind soc cer benches ready go field spectators ready head concession stands Except thingwe got field before left seats first planes air first gasps oohs aahs went up right away spellbound back seats Nordics launched set goal posts flier middle field would pull other half field circle tow bit launch three four Nordics up same time some actually going over heads people first second level seats after launch circled three four times over crowd fact chased two first level seats people caught very careful found out later some very light stick models did same thing also carefully caught Some models real small like P-nut outdoor scale being put 30- 40-foot TV screen time lifted off astroturf till time landed What beautiful sight 14-inch wingspan 30-foot wingspan really blownup picture airplanes going up continually Television cameras Seattle stations Minnesota station televising back area getting right down last minute demonstration Coupe fliers came over asked could try reach top Kingdome 350 feet wound up limit ready said Lets Sure enough started climbing nice tight circle past first level seats second level still climbing spectators really cheering up past highest television platform about 275 feet up just about 10 feet short high est part dome flattened out beautiful transition crowd its feet cheering louder goal just scored looked clock said 30 seconds go referees soccer teams headed out dressing rooms referee got just beyond goalpost started blow ing whistle never heard such loud chorus boos stopped tracks looked up saw beautiful model float ing gracefully decided judge jury part bailgame promotion sales manager came over worried look face seeing model still quite ways up asked modeler way helping model down faster turned away slightly smiled myself sheep ishly said yes working now time model almost within grasp spectators feet rest modelers just finished fly ing ready leave field As grasped model tremendous cheer went up modelers helpers beautiful gratified smile across faces would like thank Northwest Free Flight modelers helped under taking especially Strat-O-Bats Boeing Hawks Free Flight Clubs Sunday fli ers well way case youre wondering went back watched rest soccer game Seattle won 1-0 shootout Maybe inspiration Thank Howard case won dering Howard planning bigger better things Stay tuned October1978 71 FLY IN THE SECOND CONT As announced JACK LUEKEN progress right no ne same last t 1 The Postal sters everywhere ger i membership 2 All flying mu will time fI nature time fidavit models ce rules ate ~fety adL y October wanted may muuei 5 AMA medals st three places si will awarded wa 6 Rules e first two paragraphs third paragraph rule book page 26 ur Control Line AA Solo kind control Ii Iin-luding plastic k lisplacement no dels must metal control Iinei Minimum wire inch Qn olane flo ant ry OT mouei ready-built 8 Stopwatch rem refueling rest 9 The hold model U has started engine Helper releases mo tant flier No mechanica EDWHI mwYodcN nal cont unches frorr mwt flo mne ground flight 1 alt supervisor mode Score total elap pit stop time iniri nch completion 18 Please note Fly ii Fall Flying Fair Postal C AMA Contest San ual flights made dui wise AMA sanctioned cont applies accordingly 19 Send results whic y November 30 1978 ano urther information Ed IA hope year dividuals will host local youngsters Fall F cluded Thats what jack L Patty Sasnett did SouTi fall great suc Individual contestants beat clock sure put ii last year looking year Lets fly up storm JUNIOR FLIGHT September almost means another school year about aeromodeling year school Are teacher thinking about startir class perhaps would like conduct school Maybe SI like see model school Sure sounds like grea inly worthwhile bit easier ian anout rewa Before rush make lot promi down hobby shop lot dough stuff yai better study entire very pragmatic eve five elemi lered successful pri nking before action hat going tits dis nv can fifth step n have gstepsgoba 0 some ch aims shoul accomplish already hay Lnt Af becor n really ans elements have adaptable accommo find anP Cr gym chool months oe completely trolled After ti difficult situations re involved programi iow thinkoverwh visit ow modelers y 5cuss some o r what can caaem ne c d trouble ring does no propshafts s up F n must m gram just wha perience r As te play acilities uch nts con due tc fuel tan m