MINUTES OF NOV 4 EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING AMAs Council equivalent Board Directors met fifth time 1978 Ramada Inn Omaha Nebraska fol lowing attendance President Johnny Clemens Dallas TX Secretary/Treasurer Earl Witt Chambersburg PA Executive Director John Worth Fairfax VA Vice President Dis trict Clifton Piper Atkinson NHVP-ll John Byrne Bayside NY VP-Ill Don Lowe Day ton OH VP-IV John Spalding Lanham MD VP-V Jim McNeill Birmingham AL VP-VI Glenn Lee Batavia IL VP-VII Ken Morris Muscatine IA VP-VIII Murry Frank Wichita Falls TX VP-IX Vince Mankowski Bellevue NE VP-X Jim Scarborough Redondo Beach CA VP-XI Homer Smith Seattle WANation al Aeronautic Association Executive Director Vic Powell Arlington VA Also attendance several guests District IX Vice President Associate Vice President Jim Ricketts Sioux Falls SD Frank Trouba Omaha NE Dr Glenn Lau Lincoln NE Robert Willey Lincoln NE Representing EWH Specialties Inc en gine retailers Robert Hutton Arling ton TX Present AMA Headquarters executive staff Micheline Madison FAI/Contest Boards Administrator regular meeting Academy Model Aeronautics brought order President Clemens 910 am After noting full body vice presidents pre sent guests introduced advised could speak through vice presidents ITEM FINANCIAL REPORTS AMA General J Worth ED4 initiated Council review Academys budget September 30 noting results verified previous predictions major deficit situa tion 1978 further noting AMAs sur plus near depletion down $16000 almost $1 15000 January Discussion followed touching pects Academys financial structure 1 Insurance Worth advised AMA insurance prospectus available ask has created purpose providing documentation insurance dustry upon possible alternate offers may based Spalding IV advocated creation special reserve AMA regains surplus purpose having money available establish self-insurance Academy future stating need becoming creasingly vital Worth response question McNeill V advised preliminary research idea AMA creating its own surance company absorbing larger part current risks involves large investment complex problems about tends produce report Council review 2 Membership renewal Worth advised 5000 membership renewals re ceived within two weeks mid-October mailing very positive response though too early provide trend need better inform members benefits beyond insurance discussed D Lowe III stated great lack understanding total role large national organization like AMA has offer Lowe feels should constantly explained Model viatlon Vic Powell ED NAA advised divisions have same identity problem suggested publicity ads newspapers magazine media educate attract interest members general public 3 Credit Cards Worth advised 13% renewals far credit card further noted because large vol ume credit card transactions credit card company has given 2% service charge Council consensus indicated new mem berships should also able use credit cards Other possible extensions credit card policy requested included agenda item next Council meeting 4 Senior Citizens/Handicapped Dues Council consensus time such groups should singled out special treatment although future possi bility reviewing special cases exceptions might considered MOVED J Spalding IV seconded M Frank VIII terminate discussion no dues changes 1979 15 forpassed unanimously B Interest Bearing Account Policy Worth explained present policy deposit Continued page 71 March1979 69 AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents AMA ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS] 81 5 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 Worlds Largest Sport Aviation Organization AMAs longest serving President Johnny Clemens right received Acab ritorlous Service Award Tournament Champions banquet Las Vegas last Johnny elected four consecutive terms 1971 through 1978 Presenting award John Worth AMA Executive Director THE FORMAL dedication ceremonies took place October 281978 dream gan long before started nobody knew would take four years times looked like project wasnt going anywhere now looking back its obvious long struggle discouragements enroute well worth end result J efco Aeromod elers clubs Denver area have best flying sites coun try pictures show what site like now already plans improve further have similar achievements else Some fact happened years ago have since disappeared Thats likely happen Chatfield Aerodrome Jefco site due couple unique features effect 25-year contract between club state itself assures lengthy minimum lifespan other project has jointly funded Jefco club government agencies involved jefco club put up $8000 matched government money Because club has built-in protection investment property its future addition club invested another $2000 further improvements site So Jefco Aeromodelers have $10000 vested project date might seem club members relatively wealthy about same other club similar size have about 100 members club investment averages out about $100 per member turn averages out about $25 per year per member four year effort investment terms work rather direct cash contribution club raised money way could think raffles bake sales soliciting donations model shows etc Along way some anonymous people admired ef fort contributed some hundreds dollars dedication ceremony someone turned check another $100 What Jefco club going spirit produced enthusiasm persistence cooperation planning determination pa tience few people bore lions share negotiation endless meetings gov ernment agencies real secret jefco success boils down continuity leadership originator project bow out due lack additional time others Continued page 73 FOUR YEAR EFFORT PRODUCES SUPER FLYING SITE 70 Model Aviation George Hunter former peign obtain flying site Denver area master ceremonies airfield dedica tion October 28 1978 Representing AMA event District VP Vince Mankowski Executive Director John Worth Profesuuneu signs ennence ihe prestige Jefco stying sue ena reinforce periie ammospnera i ne signs eisa neip assure sase ana oraar ly operation necessity government support busy flight line provided excellent model air show public during airfield ded ication ceremonies demonstrated different tvbes models flown club members Council Minutes Cont pg 69 much money possible long term inter est bearing accounts asked approval use short term interest accounts greater re turn temporary cash surplus MOVED H Smith XI seconded V Mankowski IX Executive Direc tor have policy authority concerning interest bearing accounts provided Council kept formed changes policy also no stock bond accounts included 15 passed unanimously ITEM II MODEL SIZE VS SAFETY A Big Models aspects safety con cerning large models wasdiscussed Lowe Ill spoke against legislation thinking prema ture stating big necessarily bad citing speed much hazardous condition Witt SIT supported points emphasizing immediate concern should regulation rather attitude FAA suggested AMA position show established policy large models attention received FAA Lowe further spoke advisa bility establishing Safety Committee study recommend policy concerning areas safety large models having pri ority Spalding IV recommended contacting pertinent special interest organizations view having produce safety policy guidelines would enable Council have specialized input aid future policy decisions concerning safety following three-part motion fered voted separate actions MOVED J Spalding IV seconded K Morris VII pylon NMPRA organization re quested provide AMA HQ March 31 1979 safety program must clude positive speed decreasing criteria 1979 contest season 7 6 against ED NAA S/T II VI VIII 2 abstained Pres b quarter scale organization QSAA re requested provide AMA HQ posi tive internal safety program March 31 1979 special look size weight speed limitations 14 1 abstained ED c Council established Safety Com mittee expand AMA safety program Committee make regular reports through Model Aviation magazine 15 passed unanimously connection motion 5 H Smith XI volunteered establish serve temporary chairman Safety Committee until operating guidelines have cre ated Committee votes chairman choice Smith asked Council members provide him names possible committee members soon possible after Nov 4 Council Meeting order have Committee operating Spring Coun cil Meeting MOVED M Frank VIII seconded K Morris VII Homer Smith XI authorized establish AMA Safety Com mittee acting temporary chairman opportunity withdraw upon appoint ment permanent chairman Safety Committee 15 forpassed unanimously Discussion continued centering around increasing size models con tain size within reason insurance safe ty purposes Worth spoke current problem member interested attempting stall radio control equipment 1-3 Cub full-size aircraft advised situation difficult deal because Academy does have definition model aircraft As interim measure Worth suggested adop ting FAI definition appears FAI Sporting Code making effective im mediately including AMA Safety Code MOVED J Worth ED seconded G Lee VI add following definition AMAs Safety Code safety code applies model aircraft defined heavier air craft engine able carry human being 15 forpassed unanimously Various means making membership aware safety discussed M Frank VIII suggesting creation safety film clip accompany AMA films latter ordered AMAs Film Library ITEM III REDISTRICTING noted several proposals received VPs Headquarters ask ing reevaluation present district boundaries issue raised primarily districts Ill VI VII Ken Morris VII investigated situation reported problem essentially contest coordination Morris further remarked opinion matter should referred Long Range Planning present no action should taken towards changing boundaries MOVED M Frank VIII seconded K Morris VII table discussion redis tricting Long Range Planning meeting scheduled next day 15 forpassed unanimously Spalding IV suggested Headquarters send appreciation letters members presented excellent proposals redis tricting stating letter issue will given further study vice presidents concerned ITEM IV MAIL BALLOT/SAFETY CODE A Procedures Confusion noted con cerning mail ballot distributed Coun cil vice president via Headquarters Worth noted outcome ballot may question since some vice presidents viewed ballot straw vote rather official possible ramifications yond original premise ballot Worth therefore requested Council provide guidelines conducting official mail ballotsfrom vice presidents well Headquarterswhere long range basic policy involved MOVED C Piper seconded J Scarborough X mail ballot may originated Council member subect approval President after may distributed vote Headquarters clear ly prominently designate Official Ballot 15 forpassed unanimously B Reconsideration Because original ballot asked phrase inserted AMAs Safety Code sticker concerning use drugs intoxicants some doubt part some Council members concerning nature ballot sub ject reconsidered basis legal problems After considerable discussion apparent consensus current Safety Code has adequate wording subject original proposal withdrawn C Implementation though Safe ty Code wording will changed discus sion subject brought out its value thoughts means can further distributed Worth noted Code ad hesive sticker form included member ship renewal mailings alternate year ro tation basisi 980 being next time will given out Worth suggested interim paper version printed available distribute trade shows other model er gatherings M Frank VIII suggested pub lishing cut-out version Model Aviation preferably color Council consensus proceed printed paper version Safety Code making available vice presidents ready ITEM V 1979 NATS A Review Site Possibilities E Witt S/T reported had meeting airport FAA authorities Lincoln NE supportive request stage Nats Lincoln 1979 Witt assured Council facilities excellent next step negotiations obtain written formal agreement Other sites such Columbus/Springfield Ohio Lake Charles LA also consid ered Nats Committee 1979 B Nats Executive Committee Recommen dations Witt Chairman Nats Execu tive Committee submitted following re port September 30 1978 meeting discussed great lengths oper ating details Nationals including costs Two items came Out meeting re quired Council concurrence 1 Although intent make Nationals self-sustaining financially seems little probability its current format recommend Council budget Nationals no other reason psychology being position reporting loss member ship would talking cost saving relation Nationals has different public connotation 2 Plan Nationals far advance possiblethat primarily respect location felt should work toward new Nats format Study possibility sep arate Nats such RC/CL Nats FF another interim set up objective schedule information possibilities recommend working toward holding Nationals Lincoln Nebraska 1979 cent ral Ohio 1980 Lake Charles Louisiana 1981 Fourth year plan would new format event site should fall through available would recom mend site schedule moved up year MOVED V Mankowski IX seconded K Morris VII approve 1979 Nats site Lincoln NE 14 1 abstained VI ITEM VI CONTEST SANCTIONS Council reviewed specific proposal submitted Horrace Cain essentially called removing demonstrations Rule Book thereby making unnecessary sanction such event Council con sensus after some discussion sanc tioning structure should remain MOVED M Frank VIII seconded V Mankowski IX deny action sanctioning changes proposed Horrace Cain 14 1 against Xl ITEM VII FREE MEMBERSHIPS A For Contest Directors cost Open membership now $2500 advisabil ity stringent free membership pol icy CDs debated consensus March 1979 71 Council time due dues increase change policy would detrimental Contest Director morale MOVED McNeiIl Vj seconded H Smith Xl award free memberships Contest Directors accordance current policy contest actually heldfree membership applicable noshows weather cancellations contest report has filed 15 forpassed unan imously B Judges noted proposal Howard Crispin submitted Council brief proposal asks free membership RC Aerobatic Judges MOVED ding IV seconded V Mankowski IX accept Howard Crispin s proposal provide free memberships RC Aerobatic Judges 13 against 2 abstained ED IV though proposal voted down majority Council noted valid points prob lem defining judge other types of ficials made unfeasible accept propo sal until whole picture thoroughly considered ITEM V III WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS A 1979 Worth briefed Council fact Yugoslavia withdrawn its offer host 1979 Free Flight world champion ships due political factors involving South Africa Worth noted National Free Flight Society submitted proposal US host event Taft CA no other country available Council reviewed detailed offer NFFS lists costs site location manpower logistics other factors includ ing AMAs obligations offer accepted FAI consensus agreement situation similar 1978 involved Indoor world championships US should offer help MOVED H Smith Xl seconded Scarborough X AMA prepared offer host 1979 Free Flight World Championships no other offer made Also financial limits AMAs obligation imposedto remain within AMAs FAI budget 13 1 against VI 1 abstained SIT B 1980 request noted National Association Rocketry AMA make US hosting offer FAI 1980 Spacemodels World Championships followup similar offer made 1978 event has hot accepted FAI Therefore Council noting conditions essen tially same indicated no objection MOVED M Frank VIII seconded J Spalding IV approve US offer FAI no expense AMA NAR host 1980 Spacemodels World Champion ships 15 forpassed unanimously C Combat AMA President sole US voting delegate FAI asked Council guidance concerning proposal submitted Gary Frost Pres MACA USA will have vote December FAI/CIAM meeting proposal provides three pit men part Control Line Combat teamsthe rea soning behind proposal allow funding pit men same team members Council consensus due cost factors proposal should supported 0 Soaring Ray Marvin Chairman FAI Soaring Team Selection Committee petitioned Council funding permit adding fourth member part team Council discussed request noting adequate funds exist Soaring Team Fund accommodate extra cost program participants agree MOVED H Smith Xl seconded V Mankowski IX deny request AMA funds support fourth team member Soaring 15 forpassed unanimously ITEM IX ADVERTISING A Discount Ads Worth advised let ter intent received discount house concerning ad Model Aviation noted no legal grounds accepting AMA liable suit unless such ads accepted MOVED M Frank VIIIseconded V Mankowski IX pursue restrictive policy concerning discount ads due legal circumstances beyond control 15 passed unanimously discussion agreed AMA would continue its present ad limit 20% increasing editorial pages necessary maintain percentage also agreed possibility offering lower prices dealers would explored encourage con tinued dealer magazine sales B Type Ads question raised concerning whether ads unrelated modeling activity would acceptable MOVED H Smith Xl seconded C Piper continue policy accept ing unrelated advertising 15 forpassed unan imously ITEM X AWARDS A Fellowships Two such awards ap proved announced upon presentation B Distinguished Service Award Three approved unanimously C Superior Service Award Three ap proved unanimously 0 Award Excellence Ken Morris VII asked Council approve three Excellence Awards conferred clubs district outstanding service Council gave ap proval dissent E Perpetual Trophies Worth asked Council guidance concerning future pol icy perpetual trophies citing numer ous difficulties now exist hand ling consensus Council HQ should procure case display per petual trophies permanently winners re ceiving certificate rather actual tro phy specific AMA policy perpetual tro phies may considered later time F Scholarship Worth reported Council Bob Stalick chairman Scholarship Committee has recommended three winners 1978 scholarships total amount divided $2000 MOVED M Frank VIII seconded G Lee VI accept Scholarship Com mittee recommendation three winners 1978 first prize $1000maximum total divided $2000 15 forpassed unanimous ly ITEM XI MUSEUM As follow-through subject AMA Museum discussed August Coun cil meeting Worth offered record against such time AMA becomes posi tion take action basic information what would entail establish museum moderate cost basis Following discussion Worths presenta tion Council approved first step tak ing inventory what AMA now holds museum quality articles development documentation administrative proced ures also creation forms cataloging ac quisition articles MOVED E Witt SIT seconded M Frank VIII Frank Ehling designated catalog HQ museum material also visit Dick Sherman determine AMA ownership materials held him 15 passed unanimously ITEM XII AMA PROPERTY Worth reported specific offer Springfield Ohio land buildings materialized supposed offer received substance Don Lowe Ill advised would make attempt reopen negotiations Springfield City Manager Worth further advised same sit uation previous offer Lake Charles LAthat too materialized writing expected Council consensus leave doors open further negotiations possible MOVED E Witt SIT seconded M Frank VIII table discussion property acquisition next days Long Range Planning session 15 forpassed unanimously ITEM XIII FILM PROJECTS Cliff Piper role Council ap pointee monitor AMAs film making pro jects reported recent visit Jay Ger bers operation Piper advised viewed 40000 feet film some process being matched up sound tracks Scale film expec tation completion early 1979 Piper expressed great satisfaction quality work being produced recom mended Council give thought what subject Mr Gerber could develop after Scale film completed ITEM XIV FAI PROTESTS Clemens Pres reviewed Council sequence events lead rul ing favor contestant protests concerning Soaring team selection semi-finals last summer subsequent actions National Soaring Society president Witt remarked NSS considers themselves AMA Soaring matters thus does easily concede AMA jurisdic tion over team selection affairs Council consensus NSS wants recognition delegation authority will have demonstrate better relationship understanding AMAs policies laws ITEM XV ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENTS Clemens noted need following strin gent criteria concerning performance associate vice presidents nonworkers should replaced Discussion indicated consensus VPs work closely AVPs en able productive effective work ar rangement NcNeill V suggested perhaps AVPs should newsletter editors encour age good communications ITEM XVI AMA/NAA AGREEMENT Worth reported legal problems developed required additional wording included AMA/NAA National Aeronautic Association agreement clarity AMA agrees issue certificate insur ance policy endorsement attesting 72 Model Aviation fact NAA FAI named co-in sured otherwise protected insurance liability arising AMA sponsored ac tivities MOVED J McNeill V seconded J Byrne II accept proposed new word ing included AMA/NAA agree ment 15 forpassed unanimously ITEM XVII NEXT MEETING MOVED V Mankowski IXseconded K Morris VII hold next Council meeting conjunction Hobby dustry America Trade Show January St Louis Missouri 15 forpassed unanimously ITEM XVIII ADJOURNMENT general consent meeting ad burned 10 10 pm SMOKE DOES NOT FIRE MAKE. Its old adage theres smoke supposed fire thats smoke artificially created Lots such smoke like produced chemical warfare has generated recently publi cation several other magazines informa tion relative AMAs 1978 budget formation written AMA member cludes number conclusions referred facts premise based AMAs own figures Its perfect case using numbers way support opinions something disagreement views Thus because author disagrees AMA officers have budgeted AMAs come would have us believe AMA thinking wrong using charts graphs highlight case However boils down ideas using AMA money vs officers elected serve membership AMA budgets its money ex plained pages last month Theres no right wrong involved determination arrived consensus AMA shall use its funds several magazines published dissenters views noted doing because AMA refused yet did simultaneously publish AMAs rebuttal also fact arguments presented based incorrect incom plete conclusions slanted support dis torted view AMA have published such treatise would have confuse rather clarify other hand what AMA published last monthin three areas Openers editorial AMA News piece dues AMA Presidents Corneris other side story what anyone believes matter individual choiceall suggest point what have published represents what AMAs officersmodelers like mevoted 1978 Meanwhile will voting late Jan uary new budget 1979 comes out looking like 1978 well know basic Council thinking continues changes well know some changes thinking will have some effect case decisions will made have responsibility majority mem bers rather have own fish fry make smoke NO HOMEOWNERS COVERAGE IN PENNSYLVANIA letter lawyer AMAs form er insurance company states Pennsylvania effect remote controlled airplane aircraft under terms homeowners policy hence injuries damages resulting use thereof covered under terms homeowners policy would suggest advise members recent case Hartford Insurance Group v Ohio Casualty Insurance Company tried Court Common Pleas Allegheny County No GD 76-29366 Judge Smith found feel model airplane flown Mr Hutch ings meets definition aircraft found statutes United States Commonwealth well contained acceptable dictionaries aircraft within terms OCGs policy ruling sustained Ohio Casualty Insurance Companys denial coverage under homeowners policy based exclusion denying cover age accidents occurring result bod ily injury personal damage arising out ownership maintenance operation use loading unloading aircraft decision appealed insur ance company lawyer since cost company lot money personal injury involved denied state Su preme Court net result situations AMA insurance primary least such jurisdictions interpre tation law prevailsit expected Pennsylvania decision will spread other states situation reinforces need AMA liability protection because homeowners cov erage can no longer relied upon other hand probably means AMA coverage will end up costing moreeventually right away case AMA liability protection important ever people may protection available 19 HALL OF FAME DEADLINE IS MARCH 31 Applications AMAs 1979 Model Avia tion Hall Fame awards must submitted March 31 else carried over un til following year Five awards normal ly made year Write phone AMA HQ attention Joyce Hager get application form SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT Jefco Flying Site Cont pg 70 took over Club officers came went normal over some years dream effort stayed alive because club mem bers believed project encouraged club leaders stay recog nized such projectinvolving parks recreation officials state federal govern ment agencieswas inherently loaded red tape reams paperwork procedural de lays easy opportunities passing buck naturally goes obtaining use government land funds realism also recognized politics could avoided what made toleration delays procedures possible approached problem stand point taxpayers felt right share government assistance pursued persistently Along way learned government works work proved looking handout putting own money behind requests willingness jointly fund project gained great respect eventual success Jefco story now happy hardly looked having ended Instead happy ending story regard ed happy beginning Just few months ago new Jefco club officers elected have committed themselves picking up others have left off make sure hard won site improved oper ated manner Justify investment focus attention now safety op eration maintenance property club members will continue enjoy hav ing such great place fly Congratulations certainly due Jefco club perhaps importantly contribution may much what have done themselves what have done show others what can done overall AMA viewpoint jefco story can repeated clubs help solve general flying site problem prevails everywhere Jefco example highly recommended clubs similar situation PRESIDENT MEMO Earl F Witt AMA President 26 Warwick Drive Chambersburg PA 17201 Two very important conclusions can drawn past election first since members cast largest number votes Academys history showing increasing concern democratic process inherent structure ganization Second because unusual number votes new Vice-Presidents members appear ready change facts mind will forget put responsibilities members foreMarch 1979 73 actions first report membership think should touch future planning feel Council actions really reactions events day rather sound management future welfare Academy feel Constitution Bylaws AMA need revising updating some parts outdated handling organization size nature Acad emy specific item position Sec retary-Treasurer should abolished full-time accountant two assistants job treasurer minimal Instead feel should have nationally elected first executive Vice-President specific duties relating functions Council Academy event need suc cession office President na tionally elected person would ready take over would true representa tive members rather Councilelected President responsibilities now signed Secretary-Treasurer could corporated first/executive Vice-Pres Also should make sure Con stitution Bylaws being followed instance past two years AMA has operating under agreement between Presidents AMA NAA Na tional Aeronautics Association legality questionable Article XI AMA Bylaws states management affairs AMA shall vested Ex ecutive Council consisting 14 members NAA being represented have 15 member Council Either agreement Bylaws should changed AMA Headquarters being operated highest cost areas United States large enough compete Federal Government major cor porations well-trained competent ex perienced employees vacancies occur AMA must therefore bear cost in-house training employee develop ment addition office space costing us approximately $29000 year space roughly equivalent two suburban homes three four bedrooms Looking future feel Academy should vesting funds facility own facility located lower cost area labor market less competitive past few months have discussed problems opinions numerous members association discussions lead believe managers Academy really know makeup membership instance modeling terests ages income brackets years mem bership etc essential good planning Therefore order give us bet ter working knowledge members pro pose statistical survey taken Academy members updated annually thereafter time such survey would have massive administrative undertak ing present-day computer tech nology should relatively simple pro ced u re Extending thought communicating members just little further would like call attention comments Ken Morris District VII Vice-President made January 1979 issue Model viation Ken feels Council decisions made enough input general membership members should communicate Vice-Presi dents Associate Vice-Presidents position better represented Council actions fully endorse ideas Nationals planning has progressing smoothly much earlier normal has noted other publications planned location Lincoln Nebraska appears excellent site though again must separate Free Flight other modeling activities will some distance model meet headquarters time next issue out Nationals Executive Committee will have held itial planning meeting site should firmly committed Vince Mankowski District IX Vice-President Dr Glen Lau Lin coin have spearheading efforts set ting up Nationals Lincoln Vince has requested persons willing volunteer efforts Nationals 1979 contact him Michael Freeman wrote com puter program Soaring event last years Nationals has advertising mi crocomputer owners hobbyists interested donating computers services civic activities such Nationals search rescue work would appreciate hearing anyone could assist us micro computer early possible would like computerize scoring tabulation Nationals however requires consider able lead time will holding first Council meet ing year about time receive issue will primarily planning budget meeting will have better picture Academys financial posture pro grams year after meeting hope able discuss matters membership interest future reports far enough advance Council meetings express opinions Council representative tonnecticut e S Massachusetts Hampshire Rhode Island 0 Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Associate Vice-Presidents Robert C Brodeur 405 Main Street Nashua NH 0305t Raymond Gibouleau 39 High Streen Old Town ME 04468 Charles H Learoyd PO Ron 428 Went Gronon MA 0t472 Al Nonotnik 4 Benerly Place Norwalk CT 06850 George Parker 7 Paal Or. Lee MA 0t235 A Mike Schindler 5 Bolduc Orine Ledyard CT 06339 William Wilbur 5 Laurel Ann Kinrery Mt 03904 Much sadness first off report death great friend model aviation New England ANDY DEMERS true gentle man way succumbed November 7th 1978 heart attack words IRVIN L SEARL editor well-known newsletter Southern New Hampshire BULLSHEET . Andy intense modeler always contributed share held offices well originating newsletter 1 feel very tunate have Andy friend shared him memorable times Andy will surely missed us lrv said Now plus side visited way up Burlington VT few weeks ago learned club Green Mountain RCers does great job President Larry Reed doesnt ask volunteers just says would like particular job regular club meeting everyone agrees job coming year Other club officers Jim Buchanan Clem Coulllard Stan Lattrell Dave Hall Steve Pendo two PR men attended meeting mostly through efforts Thanks gang having Another great plus phone call re ceived NCRCC club member John Cheyer 1 75 Scott Drive Manchester CT 06040 John tells son started fly ing RC Ugly Stick last July 27th now flying unassisted working roll maneuvers Whats great about Johns son Christopher just turned seven years old August 16th 1978 John terested know younger RC fli ers US has issued challenge someone come up Dad John just started flying last July Chris started end July time issue hits streets will way yet another Executive Council meeting out St Louis MO meeting scheduled January 27th will also Hobby Industry show weekend out will pleasure meet new Council members 74 Model Aviation Free Flight Radio Control flying near airports situation might involve possibility models being vicinity full-scale aircraft operations must avoidedor conducted eliminate dangerous situations Models should flown proximity full-scale aircraft unless flyer has some else him sole purpose watching full-scale aircraft super vising flying prevent accident possibilities LJUCUItIUCI El IlONII uevii FluE Nitty Hawk North Carolina75 years after Wright Brothers wind still blowingl Knowing will unable per sonally thank confi dence support nomination election President Academy Model Aeronautics would like take opportunity express apprecia tion efforts Sincerely EARL F WITT called order new President Earl Witt Earls election leaves Secretary-Treasurers job up grabs next year 1979 good people contention NEED SOLID INPUTS FORA DISTRICT MEETING HOST CLUB FOR THIS YEAR OF 1979 Lots good reports ourShowleams couple new ones being formed up Massachusetts New Hampshiresure looks like solid way build good modeling PR Lots interest Pylon Lots Show Team interest Scale too Please keep well away crowds guys Pennsylvania just ruled against coverage via homeowners insurance can expect other states follow suit New Jersey Ytrk II DISTRICT REPORT John C Griug District II Vice-President 6381 Badger Drive tsckpsrt NY 14094 Aasodt Vice-Preeldeet Pete Bianchini 260S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 David Fit aId 11 Lace Lane Elnors NY t2065 Jack Sannarco 2062 Enteteon Ave. union NJ 07083 James Sleoghter Chief Craft & Hobbies uSAF/EuROPE Boy 4067 APO Nnw Yok 09009 Hank Smith 2 Lotrare Ave. Aoborn NY 13021 new administration start New Year new AMA President Earl Witt new District II Vice President thank 2124 District II members voted have shown interest AMA makes us strong organization Strength what need convince FCC need frequencies convince various govern ment agencies help us flying site problems especially suitable Control Line Free Flight areas bring us Closer togeth face problems rising costs within organization Several changes being made var ious district appointments impor tant competition flier contest coordinator positions Dick Sobrino remains coordinator non-RC events am sure will continue ex emplary job has past Dick Smith new coordinator RC Pylon Sail plane events Larry Lundy has assumed responsibility other RC events Brad Bane has accepted membership Free Flight Contest Board replacing Car roll Allen Brad long-time competitor what feel necessary properly fill very important position Scale RC Control Line Contest Board members remain unchanged men have doing outstanding job am sure will con tinue Hank Smith Auburn NY replacing Walt Throne Associate Vice President Central NY area Walt has declined con tinue due pressing business concerns Walt thank very much past support hope can count needed future Dave Fifield continues AVP Eastern New York area Jack Sammarco continues represent Central New Jersey area Jim Slaughter will continue APO representative need AVP representation Northern Southern New Jersey want sanc tioned club Northern Southern New jersey search rosters find likely candidate open positions Send name address will carry ball need helpl duties powers responsibilities Contest Coordinators Contest Board members Vice Presidents well ad dressed AMA authority As sociate Vice Presidents also well spelled out duties District II AVPs charged duty communicating club area either person preferred telephone letter impossible person also charged active visible area business personal time will permit promptly report activities area items can included VP monthly column Communication IS name game further game communication will break what has seemed to cardinal rule Council Members publish use telephone numbers Ohs sylnanta 0 Wett Vtrgieta III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe District III Vice-President 1101 ERaho Road Dayton DII 45429 Aseociate Vice-Presidents Joe Eiben 5192 Edenhurst Lynhorts OH 44124 Francis Fluharty 504 21st St Vienna wv 26101 Laird Jackson 523 Meadombrook St Danid PA 19087 Odward wisser 1521 Summit St. McKeespors PA 15131 IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT March 10 will hold District III general member ship meeting Cleveland Ohio gather ing being held conjunction nual Cleveland National Model Plane Show show has held years promotes youth involvement through creation competition categories young sters oldsters breed model air craft will displayed its open Last year over 210 awards 75 categories given over 600 entries sponsored Cleveland Aeromodel Society managed Joe Elben Associate District Ill VP held Randall Park Mall north Randall Cleveland Ohio will run three days March 9th 10th 11th membership meeting will held Holiday Inn located mall area will start 300 pm will have new AMA President Earl Witt Execu tive Director John Worth Associate Dis trict VPs including Clevelands Joe Eiben yours truly available discuss AMA af fairs will also show new AMA film Marvelous Miniatures So have burning questions would like direct answers please come youre vitally terested future modeling youre concerned about Nats dues programs competition vs sport flying FCC frequency allocations AMA plans property invest ment results AMA future planning sessions can reached Between 9 AM 430 PM office number 716 631-6314 tween 630 PM 11 PM can reach home 716 434-3955 Sorry no col lect calls have mercy telephone bill would suggest AVPs drop note clubs area giving telephone numbers further strengthen communi cation links Newsletters also strong means communicating encourage clubs exchange newsletters would appreciate receiving copies myself will make ex cellent source data VP column Model v/at/on planning first District II meet ing 1979 held conjunction Syracuse Area Symposium February 3 second district meeting will held WRAMS Show Time short details completed try attend can column being written December day Lockport encourage step outside chuck OHLG like ly curl up fire think about what should building future time grass again turns white green next month COMMUNICATE FAI involvement support flying sites other issue please come nothing secret about AMA business since its ganization Obviously need cant met least should satisfied AMA doing its best resources available diverse needs modeling today So challenge involved day same time enjoy excep tional show hosted Cleveland area modelers will sending further informa tion show AMA meeting directly District III clubs Received nice letter Dick Myorly concerning Mountaineer RC Club Charleston WV writes Dear Mr Lowe Mountaineer R/C Club has enjoyed tremendous growth year As result have lot modelers have much learn about pects sport teach newcomers about competition club Contest Director Stan Clark has put together collection monthly contests purpose making everyone familiar flying judging last event season non-sanctioned stand-off scale contest held October 22 Seven modelers entered order finish first four places Bryce Petersen quarter-scale VagabondTonyScribner 40-size Royal Hem Jr Bill Derenberger one-eighth scale Vagabond Dave Ellis Royal Spitfire unusual entry scratch-built Miles 20 Stan Hines won high static score points Contestants planes am chnwn accompanyl -51 -b March 1979 75 row Bill Derenberger Jim Creasy Stan Hines Dave Ellis Front row Bryce Petersen Pete Oparnica Tony Scribner Bhlawarn rict Columbia land h Carolina IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 609 Pohite Road Mechuuicsville VA 23111 Aunociaoa Vic-Prssdenta Wayno Abarnathy 5221 Marlboro Pike Hillside MD 20027 Bob Champ,, 205 Tpson Rd Nowyort News VA 23606 Howard Crisprr 611 Beechwood 0r Charlortsnille VA 22901 V Bdl Hnln, 2000 Tynol, Road Chalotte NC 28210 Scott Moyer 11 Orclrad Lane Wilmington DO 19809 J05, Preston 7012 EI,ra Court Falls Church VA 22042 Paul Yaculuouc, 6408 Winthrop Dr Payntlenille NC 28301 would like start first magazine Col umn long overdue thanks John Spal ding hard work years dedication District IV members Academy John has worked very hard very long represent membership District help improve AMA Thanks John myself membersof District IV Secondly would like thank District IV members vote confi dence pledge best represent District IV VP duties ofa new VP appoint AVPs Contest Board members con test coordinators Now doesnt sound too hard except Chat have 6th December 16th contact 14 individuals confirm names address es telephone numbers etc sure doesnt give much time get feet ground does Maybe things need look Another duty write VP magazine article have time arti cle will appear March 79 issue should receive issue before February first article has AMA HQ no later December 19th Did say time writing schedule seems confusing summer contest schedule Ill catch time elections now over have new President AMA feel sure Earl Witt will good job offer him congratulations will miss Johnny Clemens job appreciate has done AMA through years will still look ing scene Johnny As will notice next few months am going change format col umn Part column will dedicated whats happening AMA concerns membership rest dedicated whats happening District IV So keep mind column belongs also want see whats going local area keep posted can tell rest District about would also like have copies newsletters clubs District please put mailing lists couple things going District now two show teamsthe DCRC Show Team MARKS Show Team two teams have qualified Triple teams 1979 five Triple teams out 22 two district Congratulations keep up good work Speaking work understand West minster Aero Modelers Maryland have working county flying site quite now Parks Recreation Advi sory Board Carroll County has received proposal working very closely club acquire land get project its way Ill keep posted project knows maybe same thing can done area friend also wants bark hello District IV well both talking next issue Alabama 0 Florida gia issippi 0 Poerto Rico V South Carnlina essee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNaiII District V Vice-Presirlent 617 Sonth 20 Avenoe Birmingham AL 35205 Anecdote Vc-Prenidenta Jerome Hall 4326 Baywood Dr. Hsantsnille AL 35808 Rctard Jackson 108 Thornlen St Oarleeton Hats SC 28405 Arthur Johrsor 932 Basyan Delray Bead, FL 33444 Joseph Mcalza, SR 00866 Boo 1532 Paierdo PR 00648 Ed Moortna, P0 Bun 1643 Ealin AF8 FL 32642 Ton Thackor 23901Z Law,sceeille Hwy Decatur GA 30033 Since reported last Ive Atlanta twice visit two clubs Atlanta Drones Atlanta RC Club Both times caught pretty good about AMA dues increase INFLATION folks dont care what anybody sayseverything has gone up Mr Tom Thacker will new AMA Associate VP 1979 State Georgia newsletter editor Atlanta Drone Society good Tom replaces Mr Pat Koehler served distinction 1978 Thanks Pat Did tell Mr Joseph Micalizzi new AMA Associate VP Puerto Rico Jo seph edits fine newsletter sometimes Spanish sometimes English wants exchange other newsletter editors District V anywhere else US address Joseph Micallizi SR 00866 Box 1532 Faiardo Puerto Rico 00648 District V Scale Contest Board representative Dave Platt showing new BU-133 Bill McCaIlie Broward County flying field near Miami See next month Send some pic tures Im out Illinnit ana 0 Kentucky nori VI DISTRICT REPORT Horracs Cain District VI Vice-President 523 Weidner Road Buffalo Grave IL 60090 Aseociat Vsee-Preeidutns Dane Dans c/u DA Enterprises Bou 338 Haubstadt IN 47838 Roaa Gee, RR 5 Guincy IL 62301 Frank HWhes 709 NE 44th 55 Kansas City MO 84118 Glenn Len 819 Marduke Batavia IL 60510 daring gave op portunity serve District VI Vice Presi dent thanks hope dont disappoint Ill try work towards goals specified Since Im own present out input time Ill mention tended course steering myself see needs corrections dont bash ful Call write please advised work crazy schedules may difficult catch phone call please leave name number Ill get back ardent objective national level persuade Executive Council AMA does need multiple level mem berships levels will allow member choose services desires pay likewise will very hard sell keep cards letters coming anyone reading lives outside District VI drop VP line ideas about drop copy too 76 Model Aviation Miss Anne Whitson flying important baby biplane side Goodyear Blimp hangar Dr John Martin others got hot took outside some air photo 2rathed has mailect fine pictures Mer idian Area Radio Kontrol Society activities Shown Buddy Dveirin Bob Schultz helping set up display Buddys 16 ft Big Bird recent Mississippi Air National Guard Air Show Meridian Thanks Mary No person can master concerning sophisticated events cate gory Contest Board members need help would like really assist send name address etc favorite events need volunteers District Advis ory Council will required some communicating else can have direct part rules fly too much drop CB member note copy like know goes youve seen latest directories know Mike Mueller Pattern pilot extra ordinaire has assumed position District VI RC Contest Board member Bob Under wood moves over Scale Roger Geers Quincy IL Frank Hughes Kansas City MO will continue Associate Vice Presi dents Dave Davis power panel DA En terprises Box 335 Haubstadt IN 47639 latest addition Associate Vice Presidents Glenn Lee has agreed remain As sociate VP help Control Line groups really nice thing Glenns part certainly appreciate date December 16 1978 Im working filling four vacancies interested call club members northeastern Illinois northwestern tip Indiana note Association Greater Chicago Radio Control Clubs just rebated nice amount monies clubs performed cer tain services EXPO Model Trade Show addition selected individuals received enough buy new engine kit tool whatever RC club active member association youre losing fine opportunity own Skylarks RC Club received enough either finance club pic nic contract years mowing flying field bad few hours work dont join CLUB OFFICERS Note Please send club name meeting place time dates mailing address might include details care would like names addresses clubs Contest Directors CLUB MEMBERS Note Remind offi cers send info club chartered might remember believe AMA organization modelers whatever interest bashful input submit ideas proposals complaints etc please have homework completed takes facts figures documented evidence get work done changes made Personal desires emo tional speculation just simply wont cut Still dont afraid speak up hang maybe can accomplish some good things month thought might inter ested clubs history vember 3rd Radio Control Club Chicago celebrated its 25th anniversary banquet attended members wives friends RC3 club commonly called has very interesting history club organized 1953 six members Sid Peterson Jerry Johnson Dick Newport Ed Dennenhold Art Nelson Tom Hughes Sid Peterson resides sunny Florida started home-built radios escampments hand-launched planes still very ac tive RC 1960 member Ed Kazmirski won World Championship air plane called Taurus 1976 RC3 challenged Col Betkeys Combat team aerial duel Fort Wayne IN came home victorsl Through years RC3 has very active Pattern Competition its members could always found mid western contests year young er members Mike Toolan placed first Nats Sr Advanced Pattern Class LONG LIVE RC3 Now about club So now Ill grab Hotstuff head workbench Im still optimistic enough believe summer will come extra long melt darn ice snow Iowa 0 Michigan 0 Minnesota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Kemoeth F Morris District VII Vice-Presideet 1023 Iowa Avenue Meocatine IA 52761 Asacciate VIce-Pneidsta James 0 Clark RR 3 Cadar RapIds IA 52401 Tim PrIce 11287 Sear Sterling Hgts. MI 48078 William Rohrlog 4494 Tanglewood Tr St Joseph Ml 49085 Geoff Styles 2801 5 Beaumont Ave. Kansueville WI 63139 Terry Taylor 8308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 Wayne Yeager 38235 Castle Romulus MI 48174 Minneapolis 17th No vember present Twin City Radio Con trollers Award Excellence trip terrible due weather banquet great first time chance meet AMA members Twin City area Saturday 18th area AMA meeting held Holiday Inn attended area clubsTCRC St Paul RC Grassfield RC Minneapolis Piston Poppers Minneapolis Aero Club AVP Terry Taylor CLCB member Jim Sinton also attendance meeting proved excellent items discussed main ob jective get area clubs together talk about common problems initi ate better COMMUNICATION between clubs hope have some small area meetings 1979 look directory officers will find District VII has new As sociate Vice President Milwaukee have appointed Geoff Styles position serve area am sure clubs Wisconsin have heard Geoff now can contact him 2601 5 Beaumont Ave Kansasville WI 531 39 Im sure Geoff will represent very well am looking another AVP repre sent southern Minnesota 1979 replace Howie Wayne Howies appointment AVP ended December 31 anyone has time desire ability work position would appreciate hearing District VII EAST meeting con junction Lansing Cards EXPO III will held March 24 1979 Hilton Inn Lansing will twice display area longer public viewing time will trophies first three places plus special Judges Trophy Best Show judging AMA rules except Old Timer will SAM rules Hope get see last report said appoint ed Bill Ransom AMA Safety Commit tee error should have said recommended Bill selection committee up Homer Smith VP Dis trict XI Sorry about LEON RYKTARSYK has appointed Navy Carrier Advisory Committee BOB BALDUS has appointed Combat Advisory Committee appoint ments made RON McNALLY CLCB Chairman comments events should sent people approp riate Control Line Contest Board member Jim Sinton asked remind everyone deadline rules cross-proposals March 1 1979 Any comments have should sent Contest Board members final vote rules changes will Sep tember 11979 Dont wait until its final complaindo now people have input go Another area COMMUNICATION March 1979 77 Left right Doug Brueshaber CD Grassfield RC Jack Krekelberg Pros TCRC Jack OLeary Pros. Minneapolis Aero Club Dave Anderson TCRC Left right Son Jack ekeIberg Jack Krekelberg Pros TCRC holding plaque Jack OLeary Pros Minneapolis Aero Club erc rugni Iercn aroun oocy ieso RC Al Schwartz Pros St Paul rse3rian Crousley St Paul RC Dennis Hoffman St Paul RC Standing Doug Brueshaber CD Grassfield RC Jack Krekelberg Pros TCRC received nice letter Lenny Rusch Wheaton MN Lenny secretary WHEATON BLACK SHEEP RC CLUB held Fun Fly last June very good turn out 22 active members club work pretty hard can make next year fun fly am sure would have good time very welcome Arkansas siana Mexico homa s VIII DISTRICT REPORT John Embry District VIII Vice-President 1500 Anita Street Sulphur LA 10663 Associate vice-prexideoxa Ban Axenill 9117 La Barranea NE Albxrquerqxe NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lobanox Sulphxr LA 70663 Gene tIempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 William Harley 111927 Commerce Pleasansox TX 78064 Larry Sarsor 1415 Manor Dr. Bartleaville OK 74003 AMA Headquarters called few days ago advise won District VIII Vice Presidency 1979-1980 Since call have begun have better feel some pects job selection numerous appointive officers district preparation column complex imagined First thanks members Dis trict VIII electing hope up expectations Second request perhaps bit threat promise Please let know what going area land mass known District VIII really huge need puts what want through AMA what think what doing Otherwise lies threat since feel obligated put something month may get tired hearing about parts district can personal ly cover Pictures incidentally can often ex press small space words will try use some yours re produce well Note Black-and-white best mentioned earlier appointment several officers district first column am going introduce persons have agreed serve during 1979 1980 So far five Associate Vice Presidents have selected Quite probably number will grow six sev en within few months Space limited knowledge varies few words about goes Associate Vice Presideuits BUZZ AVERILLAlbuquerque New Mexico Buzz has served capacity several years has graciously agreed con tinue flies types models plus fullscale best known least Free Flight RC Soaring activity GENE HEMPELGarland Texas Gene well known articles Con trol Line Speed Model tiation extremely active modeler worker AMA BILL HURLEYPleasanton Texas Bill RC Pattern flier covers Texas contest activity also works hard area promoting modeling general LARRY SA RTORBartlesvilleOklahoma Larry lives far north can hardly claim him District VIII Also RCer Larry active competition throughoutTexas Okla homa Arkansas also active Pattern Judges Association N ED BARN ESSulphur Louisiana Ned has served very well during past several years Having him town gives strong right hand help Vice Presi dents duties Ned didnt want waste AVP position him However until AVP coverage have listed above evalu ated going serve capacity need additional AVP arises other area district may step down best thing about arrangement will affect way helps Contest Board Members FREE FLIGHTMark Valerius Houston Texas has consented continue func tion dont know Mark personally look forward changing situation CONTROL LINEBill Lee Missouri City Texas has agreed take job Bill long talk other night An outstand ing modeler full ideas thoughts AMA activities think Bill will very active Contest Board member SCA LEBuddy Irwin Desoto Texas will fill slot Buddy another appointee personally know However comes highly recommended through several sources understand Buddy test pilot Vought Aircraft RADIO CONTROLBill Thomas Bartles yule Oklahoma well known RC competitor years Bill first met 14 years ago designer several aircraft latest know being Superfection Bill has asked take job before am es pecially proud has now accepted Contest Coordinators CONTROL LINE FREE FLIGHT IGEN ERALJohn Deaton Fort Worth Texas John has serving capacity comes highly recommended grateful agreed contine John told phone between new baby building new home modeling has fallen behind However homes become settled babies learn sleep night hang John RADIO CONTROLBob Talley Neder land Texas friend years Bob well known Gulf Coast region unusual airplanes better believe strange look up see stop sign fly over forgot look Bob four-way stop being first column have no idea long going work out maga zine print better quit fold up tenna turn off switches put bat teries charge Cxlxradx as aska h Oakxta e Soath takxta Ix DISTRICT REPORT Vince Mankowalsi District IX Vice-President 105 Walde Circle Bellenue NE 68005 Aaaociats Vice-Praldenxa charles Brannon 2220 Mariposa Blxd Casper WY 82601 Paul Katal 910 North 12th Fargo ND 58102 Jim OReLily 4760 N Bastix Wichita KS 67220 Jim Rickents 516S Cloudas Sioux Falls SD 57103 Summer flying over AMA elections have held club elections auctions now also concluded might think period inactivity Wrong last years experience expect day mail tonnage will increase greatly right about time reading re port Winter being time building modelers have time drop line about some idea project interested must glue drying sand ing mind wanders small de tails finally materialize put down writing ers seem have difficulty finding time write warm sunny day winds favorable holidays divide time between tending business clubs building/writing time Since report ing written during holidays let us take moment look something happened last fall Denver 78 Model Aviation come uI tne memoers UT 1fl6 vvneaton IacK Sheep Some aircraft Fun Fly sponsored Wheaton Black Sheep Left right Brad Beal Nosen Champ Fran Beal Nosen J-3 Don Whaley Nosen Gere Sport John Worth right representing Jefco Aeromodelers Club presenting check $8000 George 0MalIey Director Di vision Parks Recreation Chatfield Aerodrome dedicated memory 0 J McDonald October 28 1978 new flying site 4000 square feet includes two runways pit spectator areas represents four years work Jefco Aeromodelers Colorado Di vision Parks Outdoor Recreation worked side side make dream come true whole story course cannot told separate article would great set other areas wanting build good site can however whet appetite few photos what possible people dream work make dream come true very fortunate dedication field Denver district meeting occurred same weekend district officers pictured below able attend meeting also attended dedi cation Jefco Aeromodelers certainly have congratulations admiration accomplishments REMEMBER THE EDITOR next time see club newslet ter editor club safety officer take time thank hard-working members club deserve recognized safety officer sometimes has wear black hat believes what doing club believes too dedicating himself sometimes being part un popular decision courage initiative keeps flying sites Remember acquiring site half job having flying site keeping just important Thank Paul Samaras Jefco Aeromodelers club safety officers reminding us other halfsafe flying no accident Perhaps Maurice Richard editor Sioux Falls RCers South Dakota newsletter Glitch put trials tribulations ing club newsletter editor best Being editor like wearing dark suit wetting pants its warm feeling nobody notices newsletter editor keeps club together builds interest informs members rallies help clear fields attends meetings holds elections auctions contests much much best way thank Alaska o ana S Oregon ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District Xl Vice-President 1411 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Associate Vice-Presidents Al Culver 1607 S von Elm Pocatello 083201 Simon Dreese Rt 1 Box 48 Boadviem MT 59015 Clarence C Haught Rn 5 Box 16 Coene dAlene ID 83814 Ed McCollough 53 SE 61 Portland OR 97215 Orlando Dlv Redo 26608 Dover Court Kent WA 98031 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main Street Redmond WA 98052 time year us spend lot time building rather flying also time year gather Symposiums District Meetings sneaky way reminding you should al ready planning attend dis trict year several held first district meeting will February 3 1979 should have already seen flyer this reminder meet ing will 500 pm Boeing Recrea tion Center 400 pm same day will contest scheduling session RC activi ties like contests fun flys etc Control Line Free Flight contests will handled Don Dodd usual manner Just send Don desired dates before March 15 lot other things going same weekend well havent heard about time read both heap trouble new year upon us offers op portunity start new slate did last year 1978 has good year District Xl significant things have accomplished clubs number real problems have over come progress being made others Activity collective favorite sport has good seems increase areas time sit back reflect what have accomplished individ newsletter editor give him something print Call him about newest creation building hints ideas flying field thank him deserves Arizona fereta ii da t x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-Presideot 2501 Armoor tane Redoods Beocir CA 90278 Aaaociata VicaProidnta Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lana Walnut Creek CA 94698 Alan Chisolm 1100 West Show Promo CA 93111 John Pand 4269 Syoka Clrda San Jose CA 95136 Sob Reynolds Rt 8 Ban 51 Tucson AZ 05710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowdan Ave Long Bead, CA 90808 No District X report month ually happy results have congratulations have support bigger better year 1979 Lets Flying cold winter can very re warding done properly Richard Robb editor Rain-Bird Flyer Ketchikan Alaska wrote recent issue lot tips right group very success ful snow ice flying few tips might worthwhile should know about living north ern Climates Battery power critical check carefully Wipe down antenna alcoholre moves grime provides better contact Check hinges pushrodscold makes binding worse Use wooden propsplastic gets brittle cold Put piece styrofoam down insulate everything ground Reduce flights least 20%battery power lost during cold Wear proper clothinghands hardest protect Take sunglassesthe glare can damage vision last Executive Council meeting spent quite bit time discussing need Safety Committee within Academy effort get off ground rash moment VP agreed organize committee write charter approval President Executive Council help very much needed club has established safety program please let know send documentation might have appeal directed entire country special interest groups have safety program beneficial entire hobby-sport will take cooper ation everyone Keep tuned infor mation committee develops Thought day Yesterday memory tomorrow vision today really bitch Happy holiday season March 1979 79 Model Aeroaromo asaicatod uJMcuonaIa View aircraft pit area asphalt tarmac showing spectators club aircraft Rocky Mountains background L R Jerry Deneau John Worth Chuck Brannon Vince Mankowski Deon Copeland Mike Taliman Travis McGinnis Bill Bieda Jerry Murphy Speaker George Hunter Jefco Aeromodel ers Club U Io CHRIS SCOTT AGAIN WINS AMA CL POSTAL LITTLE WHITE MOUSE STILL FLYING SETS 2027 RECORD IN JACK LUEKEN FALL FLYING FAIR Runners-up Michael J Morrissey Shel don C Ybanez Steve Leventhal Mike Hart Eric Peterson entries up 50 percent over last year times much much better year almost half times under 3 min utes last year two achieved Winner Chris Scott tells us famous 1976 racer Little White Mouse shows ravages time magic 2-minute flight still eludes him2027 best ever Hes tried different props plugs fuel en gine same stock Cox Black Widow used last year Cox hi-compression head jacked up extra gasket run Cox Custom Blend fuel turning Tornado 5-4 prop new equipment Chris used new pair cleated football shoes feet have grown bigger contest held during August through October allowed kind CL AA model 35 lines Rules required contestants start engine fly 48 laps during mandatory pit stop refueling required 008 lines Chris said could rely 67-68 mph racer left about 12 seconds pit stop 2-minute flight obtained Chris very nearly made goal Congratulations Chris 1 Chris L Scott 2 Michael Morrissey 3 Sheldon Ybanez 4 Steven Leventhal 5 Mike Hart 6 Eric Peterson 7 Darrin Albert 8 David Purdy 9 David Martucci 10 Derrick Patstone 11 Dan Lavoie 12 James Cote 13 Brian Sellers 14 Charlie Vosberg 15 Paul Newman 16 Peter Fong 17 Dave Dixon 18 Dan Abel 19 James Quinn 20 Jim Abel 21 Mike Baltes 22 Julie Abel 23 Sean Boston 24 Peter Quinn 25 Manuel Barajas 26 Scott Smecko Robbie McGarvey 27 John Kiar 28 Griff Stone 29 Jimmy Baidridge 30 Jeff Zachry Dayton OH Saratoga Springs NY Roanoke VA Anaheim CA Escondido CA Halifax MA Escondido CA Escondido CA Manville NJ Escondido CA Escondido CA Halifax MA Somerville NJ Escondido CA Topeka KS Spokane WA Albuquerque NM Florissant MO Algonquin IL Florissant MO San Pedro CA Florissant MO Escondido CA Algonquin IL Cudahy CA teamSpokane WA Somerville NJ Purchase NY Topeka KS Escondido CA Michael Morrissey wasnt far behind 2173 time indicates pit stop must have pretty fast model pictured looks bulkier Chris Michaels original cut-down lightened Ring Master powered stock Cox Black Widow using Fox Missle Mist fuel Sullivan 01 2 Rediformed lines turning 6x3 Topflite nylon prop boiled Besides flying planes Michael also Saratoga Junior Highs top athletes Sheldon Ybanezs Mighty Might modified Little White Mouse described previous issue Junior Flightl Steve Leventhal improved both contest placing time over last years effort Little White Mouse original Mighty Might Sterling Shoestring original original Sterling Shoestring Phase Mouse original Tomato Crate original original original Goodyear Owl Racer Phase original original De Knight Special Sterling Eindecker CG Lil Wizard Phase Baby Paymaster Firebird Cox Racer Scientific Zig Zag Cox plastic Cessna 1 80 Sig Sky Ray Phase 2027 21 73 2191 2240 2374 2380 2422 2445 2458 2462 2502 2520 2567 25 97 3075 3100 3145 3275 3296 3350 33 88 3420 4006 4027 4242 4330 4433 55 60 34 laps attem Pt f 0 Steve headed 11 California entries sent Ben Sasnett Flying done different areas over three months Conway Junior Model Airplane Club ran trials Saturday offered free AA CL kit fliers choice breaking 3-minute mark Regular trials throughout week con ducted Hidden Valley Middle School another group CL flying Juniors has sprung up Escondido Ben put up Tee Dee 049 top time Southern Cal ifornia CL Association thanks going Ed Daneff taking leadership also sweetened pot once again scheduling event near Los Angeles year trophies awarded top three incen tives spurred California youngsters val iant efforts couple examples Charlie Vosberg made numerous attempts de stroying two motors crashes gradu ally inched way barely past 3-minute mark Mike Hart tried repeatedly put together several weeks watch plane break up 47th lap record flight Steve Leventhal traveled 90 miles Anaheim fly Conway School used virtual stock Sterling Shoestring powered not-so-stock Cox Black Widow Using Kelly 5x4 glass propeller 70% nitro 10% propylene oxide brew Steves speeds nudged 70 mph pit stop took about 25 seconds time Steve believes can improve con test according Ben has positive results kids really stoked event already planning strategies next year Eric Peterson James Cote Halifax MA both flew /2 models own design Erics dad judging timing Both look forward next years contest Three Middlesex NJ Modelers Model Plane Club Juniors flew three sep arate occasions plus tuneup training session According Gene Sellers trio David Martucci Brian Sellers John KIar Juniors really improved skills good time Little White Mouse has great influence designs used Cox Black Widow engine popular James Lee writes Topeka KS Paul New mans original combination Netzeband Cats Paw Black Widow Jimmy Baldridges model lost ground grabbed FLY INDOORS IN AMA POSTAL January/February/March dates available hall gymnasium flying sites youngster everywhere 18 younger entrants Hand-Launched Glider Hand-Launched Stick events enter lf missed full de tails last issue write Ed Whitten copy Well look whats om page page just isnt enough See next month 80 Model Aviation FLIGHT ED WHITTEN Box 176 Wall St Ste New York NY 10005
Edition: Model Aviation - 1979/03
Page Numbers: 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80
MINUTES OF NOV 4 EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING AMAs Council equivalent Board Directors met fifth time 1978 Ramada Inn Omaha Nebraska fol lowing attendance President Johnny Clemens Dallas TX Secretary/Treasurer Earl Witt Chambersburg PA Executive Director John Worth Fairfax VA Vice President Dis trict Clifton Piper Atkinson NHVP-ll John Byrne Bayside NY VP-Ill Don Lowe Day ton OH VP-IV John Spalding Lanham MD VP-V Jim McNeill Birmingham AL VP-VI Glenn Lee Batavia IL VP-VII Ken Morris Muscatine IA VP-VIII Murry Frank Wichita Falls TX VP-IX Vince Mankowski Bellevue NE VP-X Jim Scarborough Redondo Beach CA VP-XI Homer Smith Seattle WANation al Aeronautic Association Executive Director Vic Powell Arlington VA Also attendance several guests District IX Vice President Associate Vice President Jim Ricketts Sioux Falls SD Frank Trouba Omaha NE Dr Glenn Lau Lincoln NE Robert Willey Lincoln NE Representing EWH Specialties Inc en gine retailers Robert Hutton Arling ton TX Present AMA Headquarters executive staff Micheline Madison FAI/Contest Boards Administrator regular meeting Academy Model Aeronautics brought order President Clemens 910 am After noting full body vice presidents pre sent guests introduced advised could speak through vice presidents ITEM FINANCIAL REPORTS AMA General J Worth ED4 initiated Council review Academys budget September 30 noting results verified previous predictions major deficit situa tion 1978 further noting AMAs sur plus near depletion down $16000 almost $1 15000 January Discussion followed touching pects Academys financial structure 1 Insurance Worth advised AMA insurance prospectus available ask has created purpose providing documentation insurance dustry upon possible alternate offers may based Spalding IV advocated creation special reserve AMA regains surplus purpose having money available establish self-insurance Academy future stating need becoming creasingly vital Worth response question McNeill V advised preliminary research idea AMA creating its own surance company absorbing larger part current risks involves large investment complex problems about tends produce report Council review 2 Membership renewal Worth advised 5000 membership renewals re ceived within two weeks mid-October mailing very positive response though too early provide trend need better inform members benefits beyond insurance discussed D Lowe III stated great lack understanding total role large national organization like AMA has offer Lowe feels should constantly explained Model viatlon Vic Powell ED NAA advised divisions have same identity problem suggested publicity ads newspapers magazine media educate attract interest members general public 3 Credit Cards Worth advised 13% renewals far credit card further noted because large vol ume credit card transactions credit card company has given 2% service charge Council consensus indicated new mem berships should also able use credit cards Other possible extensions credit card policy requested included agenda item next Council meeting 4 Senior Citizens/Handicapped Dues Council consensus time such groups should singled out special treatment although future possi bility reviewing special cases exceptions might considered MOVED J Spalding IV seconded M Frank VIII terminate discussion no dues changes 1979 15 forpassed unanimously B Interest Bearing Account Policy Worth explained present policy deposit Continued page 71 March1979 69 AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents AMA ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS] 81 5 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 Worlds Largest Sport Aviation Organization AMAs longest serving President Johnny Clemens right received Acab ritorlous Service Award Tournament Champions banquet Las Vegas last Johnny elected four consecutive terms 1971 through 1978 Presenting award John Worth AMA Executive Director THE FORMAL dedication ceremonies took place October 281978 dream gan long before started nobody knew would take four years times looked like project wasnt going anywhere now looking back its obvious long struggle discouragements enroute well worth end result J efco Aeromod elers clubs Denver area have best flying sites coun try pictures show what site like now already plans improve further have similar achievements else Some fact happened years ago have since disappeared Thats likely happen Chatfield Aerodrome Jefco site due couple unique features effect 25-year contract between club state itself assures lengthy minimum lifespan other project has jointly funded Jefco club government agencies involved jefco club put up $8000 matched government money Because club has built-in protection investment property its future addition club invested another $2000 further improvements site So Jefco Aeromodelers have $10000 vested project date might seem club members relatively wealthy about same other club similar size have about 100 members club investment averages out about $100 per member turn averages out about $25 per year per member four year effort investment terms work rather direct cash contribution club raised money way could think raffles bake sales soliciting donations model shows etc Along way some anonymous people admired ef fort contributed some hundreds dollars dedication ceremony someone turned check another $100 What Jefco club going spirit produced enthusiasm persistence cooperation planning determination pa tience few people bore lions share negotiation endless meetings gov ernment agencies real secret jefco success boils down continuity leadership originator project bow out due lack additional time others Continued page 73 FOUR YEAR EFFORT PRODUCES SUPER FLYING SITE 70 Model Aviation George Hunter former peign obtain flying site Denver area master ceremonies airfield dedica tion October 28 1978 Representing AMA event District VP Vince Mankowski Executive Director John Worth Profesuuneu signs ennence ihe prestige Jefco stying sue ena reinforce periie ammospnera i ne signs eisa neip assure sase ana oraar ly operation necessity government support busy flight line provided excellent model air show public during airfield ded ication ceremonies demonstrated different tvbes models flown club members Council Minutes Cont pg 69 much money possible long term inter est bearing accounts asked approval use short term interest accounts greater re turn temporary cash surplus MOVED H Smith XI seconded V Mankowski IX Executive Direc tor have policy authority concerning interest bearing accounts provided Council kept formed changes policy also no stock bond accounts included 15 passed unanimously ITEM II MODEL SIZE VS SAFETY A Big Models aspects safety con cerning large models wasdiscussed Lowe Ill spoke against legislation thinking prema ture stating big necessarily bad citing speed much hazardous condition Witt SIT supported points emphasizing immediate concern should regulation rather attitude FAA suggested AMA position show established policy large models attention received FAA Lowe further spoke advisa bility establishing Safety Committee study recommend policy concerning areas safety large models having pri ority Spalding IV recommended contacting pertinent special interest organizations view having produce safety policy guidelines would enable Council have specialized input aid future policy decisions concerning safety following three-part motion fered voted separate actions MOVED J Spalding IV seconded K Morris VII pylon NMPRA organization re quested provide AMA HQ March 31 1979 safety program must clude positive speed decreasing criteria 1979 contest season 7 6 against ED NAA S/T II VI VIII 2 abstained Pres b quarter scale organization QSAA re requested provide AMA HQ posi tive internal safety program March 31 1979 special look size weight speed limitations 14 1 abstained ED c Council established Safety Com mittee expand AMA safety program Committee make regular reports through Model Aviation magazine 15 passed unanimously connection motion 5 H Smith XI volunteered establish serve temporary chairman Safety Committee until operating guidelines have cre ated Committee votes chairman choice Smith asked Council members provide him names possible committee members soon possible after Nov 4 Council Meeting order have Committee operating Spring Coun cil Meeting MOVED M Frank VIII seconded K Morris VII Homer Smith XI authorized establish AMA Safety Com mittee acting temporary chairman opportunity withdraw upon appoint ment permanent chairman Safety Committee 15 forpassed unanimously Discussion continued centering around increasing size models con tain size within reason insurance safe ty purposes Worth spoke current problem member interested attempting stall radio control equipment 1-3 Cub full-size aircraft advised situation difficult deal because Academy does have definition model aircraft As interim measure Worth suggested adop ting FAI definition appears FAI Sporting Code making effective im mediately including AMA Safety Code MOVED J Worth ED seconded G Lee VI add following definition AMAs Safety Code safety code applies model aircraft defined heavier air craft engine able carry human being 15 forpassed unanimously Various means making membership aware safety discussed M Frank VIII suggesting creation safety film clip accompany AMA films latter ordered AMAs Film Library ITEM III REDISTRICTING noted several proposals received VPs Headquarters ask ing reevaluation present district boundaries issue raised primarily districts Ill VI VII Ken Morris VII investigated situation reported problem essentially contest coordination Morris further remarked opinion matter should referred Long Range Planning present no action should taken towards changing boundaries MOVED M Frank VIII seconded K Morris VII table discussion redis tricting Long Range Planning meeting scheduled next day 15 forpassed unanimously Spalding IV suggested Headquarters send appreciation letters members presented excellent proposals redis tricting stating letter issue will given further study vice presidents concerned ITEM IV MAIL BALLOT/SAFETY CODE A Procedures Confusion noted con cerning mail ballot distributed Coun cil vice president via Headquarters Worth noted outcome ballot may question since some vice presidents viewed ballot straw vote rather official possible ramifications yond original premise ballot Worth therefore requested Council provide guidelines conducting official mail ballotsfrom vice presidents well Headquarterswhere long range basic policy involved MOVED C Piper seconded J Scarborough X mail ballot may originated Council member subect approval President after may distributed vote Headquarters clear ly prominently designate Official Ballot 15 forpassed unanimously B Reconsideration Because original ballot asked phrase inserted AMAs Safety Code sticker concerning use drugs intoxicants some doubt part some Council members concerning nature ballot sub ject reconsidered basis legal problems After considerable discussion apparent consensus current Safety Code has adequate wording subject original proposal withdrawn C Implementation though Safe ty Code wording will changed discus sion subject brought out its value thoughts means can further distributed Worth noted Code ad hesive sticker form included member ship renewal mailings alternate year ro tation basisi 980 being next time will given out Worth suggested interim paper version printed available distribute trade shows other model er gatherings M Frank VIII suggested pub lishing cut-out version Model Aviation preferably color Council consensus proceed printed paper version Safety Code making available vice presidents ready ITEM V 1979 NATS A Review Site Possibilities E Witt S/T reported had meeting airport FAA authorities Lincoln NE supportive request stage Nats Lincoln 1979 Witt assured Council facilities excellent next step negotiations obtain written formal agreement Other sites such Columbus/Springfield Ohio Lake Charles LA also consid ered Nats Committee 1979 B Nats Executive Committee Recommen dations Witt Chairman Nats Execu tive Committee submitted following re port September 30 1978 meeting discussed great lengths oper ating details Nationals including costs Two items came Out meeting re quired Council concurrence 1 Although intent make Nationals self-sustaining financially seems little probability its current format recommend Council budget Nationals no other reason psychology being position reporting loss member ship would talking cost saving relation Nationals has different public connotation 2 Plan Nationals far advance possiblethat primarily respect location felt should work toward new Nats format Study possibility sep arate Nats such RC/CL Nats FF another interim set up objective schedule information possibilities recommend working toward holding Nationals Lincoln Nebraska 1979 cent ral Ohio 1980 Lake Charles Louisiana 1981 Fourth year plan would new format event site should fall through available would recom mend site schedule moved up year MOVED V Mankowski IX seconded K Morris VII approve 1979 Nats site Lincoln NE 14 1 abstained VI ITEM VI CONTEST SANCTIONS Council reviewed specific proposal submitted Horrace Cain essentially called removing demonstrations Rule Book thereby making unnecessary sanction such event Council con sensus after some discussion sanc tioning structure should remain MOVED M Frank VIII seconded V Mankowski IX deny action sanctioning changes proposed Horrace Cain 14 1 against Xl ITEM VII FREE MEMBERSHIPS A For Contest Directors cost Open membership now $2500 advisabil ity stringent free membership pol icy CDs debated consensus March 1979 71 Council time due dues increase change policy would detrimental Contest Director morale MOVED McNeiIl Vj seconded H Smith Xl award free memberships Contest Directors accordance current policy contest actually heldfree membership applicable noshows weather cancellations contest report has filed 15 forpassed unan imously B Judges noted proposal Howard Crispin submitted Council brief proposal asks free membership RC Aerobatic Judges MOVED ding IV seconded V Mankowski IX accept Howard Crispin s proposal provide free memberships RC Aerobatic Judges 13 against 2 abstained ED IV though proposal voted down majority Council noted valid points prob lem defining judge other types of ficials made unfeasible accept propo sal until whole picture thoroughly considered ITEM V III WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS A 1979 Worth briefed Council fact Yugoslavia withdrawn its offer host 1979 Free Flight world champion ships due political factors involving South Africa Worth noted National Free Flight Society submitted proposal US host event Taft CA no other country available Council reviewed detailed offer NFFS lists costs site location manpower logistics other factors includ ing AMAs obligations offer accepted FAI consensus agreement situation similar 1978 involved Indoor world championships US should offer help MOVED H Smith Xl seconded Scarborough X AMA prepared offer host 1979 Free Flight World Championships no other offer made Also financial limits AMAs obligation imposedto remain within AMAs FAI budget 13 1 against VI 1 abstained SIT B 1980 request noted National Association Rocketry AMA make US hosting offer FAI 1980 Spacemodels World Championships followup similar offer made 1978 event has hot accepted FAI Therefore Council noting conditions essen tially same indicated no objection MOVED M Frank VIII seconded J Spalding IV approve US offer FAI no expense AMA NAR host 1980 Spacemodels World Champion ships 15 forpassed unanimously C Combat AMA President sole US voting delegate FAI asked Council guidance concerning proposal submitted Gary Frost Pres MACA USA will have vote December FAI/CIAM meeting proposal provides three pit men part Control Line Combat teamsthe rea soning behind proposal allow funding pit men same team members Council consensus due cost factors proposal should supported 0 Soaring Ray Marvin Chairman FAI Soaring Team Selection Committee petitioned Council funding permit adding fourth member part team Council discussed request noting adequate funds exist Soaring Team Fund accommodate extra cost program participants agree MOVED H Smith Xl seconded V Mankowski IX deny request AMA funds support fourth team member Soaring 15 forpassed unanimously ITEM IX ADVERTISING A Discount Ads Worth advised let ter intent received discount house concerning ad Model Aviation noted no legal grounds accepting AMA liable suit unless such ads accepted MOVED M Frank VIIIseconded V Mankowski IX pursue restrictive policy concerning discount ads due legal circumstances beyond control 15 passed unanimously discussion agreed AMA would continue its present ad limit 20% increasing editorial pages necessary maintain percentage also agreed possibility offering lower prices dealers would explored encourage con tinued dealer magazine sales B Type Ads question raised concerning whether ads unrelated modeling activity would acceptable MOVED H Smith Xl seconded C Piper continue policy accept ing unrelated advertising 15 forpassed unan imously ITEM X AWARDS A Fellowships Two such awards ap proved announced upon presentation B Distinguished Service Award Three approved unanimously C Superior Service Award Three ap proved unanimously 0 Award Excellence Ken Morris VII asked Council approve three Excellence Awards conferred clubs district outstanding service Council gave ap proval dissent E Perpetual Trophies Worth asked Council guidance concerning future pol icy perpetual trophies citing numer ous difficulties now exist hand ling consensus Council HQ should procure case display per petual trophies permanently winners re ceiving certificate rather actual tro phy specific AMA policy perpetual tro phies may considered later time F Scholarship Worth reported Council Bob Stalick chairman Scholarship Committee has recommended three winners 1978 scholarships total amount divided $2000 MOVED M Frank VIII seconded G Lee VI accept Scholarship Com mittee recommendation three winners 1978 first prize $1000maximum total divided $2000 15 forpassed unanimous ly ITEM XI MUSEUM As follow-through subject AMA Museum discussed August Coun cil meeting Worth offered record against such time AMA becomes posi tion take action basic information what would entail establish museum moderate cost basis Following discussion Worths presenta tion Council approved first step tak ing inventory what AMA now holds museum quality articles development documentation administrative proced ures also creation forms cataloging ac quisition articles MOVED E Witt SIT seconded M Frank VIII Frank Ehling designated catalog HQ museum material also visit Dick Sherman determine AMA ownership materials held him 15 passed unanimously ITEM XII AMA PROPERTY Worth reported specific offer Springfield Ohio land buildings materialized supposed offer received substance Don Lowe Ill advised would make attempt reopen negotiations Springfield City Manager Worth further advised same sit uation previous offer Lake Charles LAthat too materialized writing expected Council consensus leave doors open further negotiations possible MOVED E Witt SIT seconded M Frank VIII table discussion property acquisition next days Long Range Planning session 15 forpassed unanimously ITEM XIII FILM PROJECTS Cliff Piper role Council ap pointee monitor AMAs film making pro jects reported recent visit Jay Ger bers operation Piper advised viewed 40000 feet film some process being matched up sound tracks Scale film expec tation completion early 1979 Piper expressed great satisfaction quality work being produced recom mended Council give thought what subject Mr Gerber could develop after Scale film completed ITEM XIV FAI PROTESTS Clemens Pres reviewed Council sequence events lead rul ing favor contestant protests concerning Soaring team selection semi-finals last summer subsequent actions National Soaring Society president Witt remarked NSS considers themselves AMA Soaring matters thus does easily concede AMA jurisdic tion over team selection affairs Council consensus NSS wants recognition delegation authority will have demonstrate better relationship understanding AMAs policies laws ITEM XV ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENTS Clemens noted need following strin gent criteria concerning performance associate vice presidents nonworkers should replaced Discussion indicated consensus VPs work closely AVPs en able productive effective work ar rangement NcNeill V suggested perhaps AVPs should newsletter editors encour age good communications ITEM XVI AMA/NAA AGREEMENT Worth reported legal problems developed required additional wording included AMA/NAA National Aeronautic Association agreement clarity AMA agrees issue certificate insur ance policy endorsement attesting 72 Model Aviation fact NAA FAI named co-in sured otherwise protected insurance liability arising AMA sponsored ac tivities MOVED J McNeill V seconded J Byrne II accept proposed new word ing included AMA/NAA agree ment 15 forpassed unanimously ITEM XVII NEXT MEETING MOVED V Mankowski IXseconded K Morris VII hold next Council meeting conjunction Hobby dustry America Trade Show January St Louis Missouri 15 forpassed unanimously ITEM XVIII ADJOURNMENT general consent meeting ad burned 10 10 pm SMOKE DOES NOT FIRE MAKE. Its old adage theres smoke supposed fire thats smoke artificially created Lots such smoke like produced chemical warfare has generated recently publi cation several other magazines informa tion relative AMAs 1978 budget formation written AMA member cludes number conclusions referred facts premise based AMAs own figures Its perfect case using numbers way support opinions something disagreement views Thus because author disagrees AMA officers have budgeted AMAs come would have us believe AMA thinking wrong using charts graphs highlight case However boils down ideas using AMA money vs officers elected serve membership AMA budgets its money ex plained pages last month Theres no right wrong involved determination arrived consensus AMA shall use its funds several magazines published dissenters views noted doing because AMA refused yet did simultaneously publish AMAs rebuttal also fact arguments presented based incorrect incom plete conclusions slanted support dis torted view AMA have published such treatise would have confuse rather clarify other hand what AMA published last monthin three areas Openers editorial AMA News piece dues AMA Presidents Corneris other side story what anyone believes matter individual choiceall suggest point what have published represents what AMAs officersmodelers like mevoted 1978 Meanwhile will voting late Jan uary new budget 1979 comes out looking like 1978 well know basic Council thinking continues changes well know some changes thinking will have some effect case decisions will made have responsibility majority mem bers rather have own fish fry make smoke NO HOMEOWNERS COVERAGE IN PENNSYLVANIA letter lawyer AMAs form er insurance company states Pennsylvania effect remote controlled airplane aircraft under terms homeowners policy hence injuries damages resulting use thereof covered under terms homeowners policy would suggest advise members recent case Hartford Insurance Group v Ohio Casualty Insurance Company tried Court Common Pleas Allegheny County No GD 76-29366 Judge Smith found feel model airplane flown Mr Hutch ings meets definition aircraft found statutes United States Commonwealth well contained acceptable dictionaries aircraft within terms OCGs policy ruling sustained Ohio Casualty Insurance Companys denial coverage under homeowners policy based exclusion denying cover age accidents occurring result bod ily injury personal damage arising out ownership maintenance operation use loading unloading aircraft decision appealed insur ance company lawyer since cost company lot money personal injury involved denied state Su preme Court net result situations AMA insurance primary least such jurisdictions interpre tation law prevailsit expected Pennsylvania decision will spread other states situation reinforces need AMA liability protection because homeowners cov erage can no longer relied upon other hand probably means AMA coverage will end up costing moreeventually right away case AMA liability protection important ever people may protection available 19 HALL OF FAME DEADLINE IS MARCH 31 Applications AMAs 1979 Model Avia tion Hall Fame awards must submitted March 31 else carried over un til following year Five awards normal ly made year Write phone AMA HQ attention Joyce Hager get application form SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT Jefco Flying Site Cont pg 70 took over Club officers came went normal over some years dream effort stayed alive because club mem bers believed project encouraged club leaders stay recog nized such projectinvolving parks recreation officials state federal govern ment agencieswas inherently loaded red tape reams paperwork procedural de lays easy opportunities passing buck naturally goes obtaining use government land funds realism also recognized politics could avoided what made toleration delays procedures possible approached problem stand point taxpayers felt right share government assistance pursued persistently Along way learned government works work proved looking handout putting own money behind requests willingness jointly fund project gained great respect eventual success Jefco story now happy hardly looked having ended Instead happy ending story regard ed happy beginning Just few months ago new Jefco club officers elected have committed themselves picking up others have left off make sure hard won site improved oper ated manner Justify investment focus attention now safety op eration maintenance property club members will continue enjoy hav ing such great place fly Congratulations certainly due Jefco club perhaps importantly contribution may much what have done themselves what have done show others what can done overall AMA viewpoint jefco story can repeated clubs help solve general flying site problem prevails everywhere Jefco example highly recommended clubs similar situation PRESIDENT MEMO Earl F Witt AMA President 26 Warwick Drive Chambersburg PA 17201 Two very important conclusions can drawn past election first since members cast largest number votes Academys history showing increasing concern democratic process inherent structure ganization Second because unusual number votes new Vice-Presidents members appear ready change facts mind will forget put responsibilities members foreMarch 1979 73 actions first report membership think should touch future planning feel Council actions really reactions events day rather sound management future welfare Academy feel Constitution Bylaws AMA need revising updating some parts outdated handling organization size nature Acad emy specific item position Sec retary-Treasurer should abolished full-time accountant two assistants job treasurer minimal Instead feel should have nationally elected first executive Vice-President specific duties relating functions Council Academy event need suc cession office President na tionally elected person would ready take over would true representa tive members rather Councilelected President responsibilities now signed Secretary-Treasurer could corporated first/executive Vice-Pres Also should make sure Con stitution Bylaws being followed instance past two years AMA has operating under agreement between Presidents AMA NAA Na tional Aeronautics Association legality questionable Article XI AMA Bylaws states management affairs AMA shall vested Ex ecutive Council consisting 14 members NAA being represented have 15 member Council Either agreement Bylaws should changed AMA Headquarters being operated highest cost areas United States large enough compete Federal Government major cor porations well-trained competent ex perienced employees vacancies occur AMA must therefore bear cost in-house training employee develop ment addition office space costing us approximately $29000 year space roughly equivalent two suburban homes three four bedrooms Looking future feel Academy should vesting funds facility own facility located lower cost area labor market less competitive past few months have discussed problems opinions numerous members association discussions lead believe managers Academy really know makeup membership instance modeling terests ages income brackets years mem bership etc essential good planning Therefore order give us bet ter working knowledge members pro pose statistical survey taken Academy members updated annually thereafter time such survey would have massive administrative undertak ing present-day computer tech nology should relatively simple pro ced u re Extending thought communicating members just little further would like call attention comments Ken Morris District VII Vice-President made January 1979 issue Model viation Ken feels Council decisions made enough input general membership members should communicate Vice-Presi dents Associate Vice-Presidents position better represented Council actions fully endorse ideas Nationals planning has progressing smoothly much earlier normal has noted other publications planned location Lincoln Nebraska appears excellent site though again must separate Free Flight other modeling activities will some distance model meet headquarters time next issue out Nationals Executive Committee will have held itial planning meeting site should firmly committed Vince Mankowski District IX Vice-President Dr Glen Lau Lin coin have spearheading efforts set ting up Nationals Lincoln Vince has requested persons willing volunteer efforts Nationals 1979 contact him Michael Freeman wrote com puter program Soaring event last years Nationals has advertising mi crocomputer owners hobbyists interested donating computers services civic activities such Nationals search rescue work would appreciate hearing anyone could assist us micro computer early possible would like computerize scoring tabulation Nationals however requires consider able lead time will holding first Council meet ing year about time receive issue will primarily planning budget meeting will have better picture Academys financial posture pro grams year after meeting hope able discuss matters membership interest future reports far enough advance Council meetings express opinions Council representative tonnecticut e S Massachusetts Hampshire Rhode Island 0 Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Associate Vice-Presidents Robert C Brodeur 405 Main Street Nashua NH 0305t Raymond Gibouleau 39 High Streen Old Town ME 04468 Charles H Learoyd PO Ron 428 Went Gronon MA 0t472 Al Nonotnik 4 Benerly Place Norwalk CT 06850 George Parker 7 Paal Or. Lee MA 0t235 A Mike Schindler 5 Bolduc Orine Ledyard CT 06339 William Wilbur 5 Laurel Ann Kinrery Mt 03904 Much sadness first off report death great friend model aviation New England ANDY DEMERS true gentle man way succumbed November 7th 1978 heart attack words IRVIN L SEARL editor well-known newsletter Southern New Hampshire BULLSHEET . Andy intense modeler always contributed share held offices well originating newsletter 1 feel very tunate have Andy friend shared him memorable times Andy will surely missed us lrv said Now plus side visited way up Burlington VT few weeks ago learned club Green Mountain RCers does great job President Larry Reed doesnt ask volunteers just says would like particular job regular club meeting everyone agrees job coming year Other club officers Jim Buchanan Clem Coulllard Stan Lattrell Dave Hall Steve Pendo two PR men attended meeting mostly through efforts Thanks gang having Another great plus phone call re ceived NCRCC club member John Cheyer 1 75 Scott Drive Manchester CT 06040 John tells son started fly ing RC Ugly Stick last July 27th now flying unassisted working roll maneuvers Whats great about Johns son Christopher just turned seven years old August 16th 1978 John terested know younger RC fli ers US has issued challenge someone come up Dad John just started flying last July Chris started end July time issue hits streets will way yet another Executive Council meeting out St Louis MO meeting scheduled January 27th will also Hobby Industry show weekend out will pleasure meet new Council members 74 Model Aviation Free Flight Radio Control flying near airports situation might involve possibility models being vicinity full-scale aircraft operations must avoidedor conducted eliminate dangerous situations Models should flown proximity full-scale aircraft unless flyer has some else him sole purpose watching full-scale aircraft super vising flying prevent accident possibilities LJUCUItIUCI El IlONII uevii FluE Nitty Hawk North Carolina75 years after Wright Brothers wind still blowingl Knowing will unable per sonally thank confi dence support nomination election President Academy Model Aeronautics would like take opportunity express apprecia tion efforts Sincerely EARL F WITT called order new President Earl Witt Earls election leaves Secretary-Treasurers job up grabs next year 1979 good people contention NEED SOLID INPUTS FORA DISTRICT MEETING HOST CLUB FOR THIS YEAR OF 1979 Lots good reports ourShowleams couple new ones being formed up Massachusetts New Hampshiresure looks like solid way build good modeling PR Lots interest Pylon Lots Show Team interest Scale too Please keep well away crowds guys Pennsylvania just ruled against coverage via homeowners insurance can expect other states follow suit New Jersey Ytrk II DISTRICT REPORT John C Griug District II Vice-President 6381 Badger Drive tsckpsrt NY 14094 Aasodt Vice-Preeldeet Pete Bianchini 260S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 David Fit aId 11 Lace Lane Elnors NY t2065 Jack Sannarco 2062 Enteteon Ave. union NJ 07083 James Sleoghter Chief Craft & Hobbies uSAF/EuROPE Boy 4067 APO Nnw Yok 09009 Hank Smith 2 Lotrare Ave. Aoborn NY 13021 new administration start New Year new AMA President Earl Witt new District II Vice President thank 2124 District II members voted have shown interest AMA makes us strong organization Strength what need convince FCC need frequencies convince various govern ment agencies help us flying site problems especially suitable Control Line Free Flight areas bring us Closer togeth face problems rising costs within organization Several changes being made var ious district appointments impor tant competition flier contest coordinator positions Dick Sobrino remains coordinator non-RC events am sure will continue ex emplary job has past Dick Smith new coordinator RC Pylon Sail plane events Larry Lundy has assumed responsibility other RC events Brad Bane has accepted membership Free Flight Contest Board replacing Car roll Allen Brad long-time competitor what feel necessary properly fill very important position Scale RC Control Line Contest Board members remain unchanged men have doing outstanding job am sure will con tinue Hank Smith Auburn NY replacing Walt Throne Associate Vice President Central NY area Walt has declined con tinue due pressing business concerns Walt thank very much past support hope can count needed future Dave Fifield continues AVP Eastern New York area Jack Sammarco continues represent Central New Jersey area Jim Slaughter will continue APO representative need AVP representation Northern Southern New Jersey want sanc tioned club Northern Southern New jersey search rosters find likely candidate open positions Send name address will carry ball need helpl duties powers responsibilities Contest Coordinators Contest Board members Vice Presidents well ad dressed AMA authority As sociate Vice Presidents also well spelled out duties District II AVPs charged duty communicating club area either person preferred telephone letter impossible person also charged active visible area business personal time will permit promptly report activities area items can included VP monthly column Communication IS name game further game communication will break what has seemed to cardinal rule Council Members publish use telephone numbers Ohs sylnanta 0 Wett Vtrgieta III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe District III Vice-President 1101 ERaho Road Dayton DII 45429 Aseociate Vice-Presidents Joe Eiben 5192 Edenhurst Lynhorts OH 44124 Francis Fluharty 504 21st St Vienna wv 26101 Laird Jackson 523 Meadombrook St Danid PA 19087 Odward wisser 1521 Summit St. McKeespors PA 15131 IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT March 10 will hold District III general member ship meeting Cleveland Ohio gather ing being held conjunction nual Cleveland National Model Plane Show show has held years promotes youth involvement through creation competition categories young sters oldsters breed model air craft will displayed its open Last year over 210 awards 75 categories given over 600 entries sponsored Cleveland Aeromodel Society managed Joe Elben Associate District Ill VP held Randall Park Mall north Randall Cleveland Ohio will run three days March 9th 10th 11th membership meeting will held Holiday Inn located mall area will start 300 pm will have new AMA President Earl Witt Execu tive Director John Worth Associate Dis trict VPs including Clevelands Joe Eiben yours truly available discuss AMA af fairs will also show new AMA film Marvelous Miniatures So have burning questions would like direct answers please come youre vitally terested future modeling youre concerned about Nats dues programs competition vs sport flying FCC frequency allocations AMA plans property invest ment results AMA future planning sessions can reached Between 9 AM 430 PM office number 716 631-6314 tween 630 PM 11 PM can reach home 716 434-3955 Sorry no col lect calls have mercy telephone bill would suggest AVPs drop note clubs area giving telephone numbers further strengthen communi cation links Newsletters also strong means communicating encourage clubs exchange newsletters would appreciate receiving copies myself will make ex cellent source data VP column Model v/at/on planning first District II meet ing 1979 held conjunction Syracuse Area Symposium February 3 second district meeting will held WRAMS Show Time short details completed try attend can column being written December day Lockport encourage step outside chuck OHLG like ly curl up fire think about what should building future time grass again turns white green next month COMMUNICATE FAI involvement support flying sites other issue please come nothing secret about AMA business since its ganization Obviously need cant met least should satisfied AMA doing its best resources available diverse needs modeling today So challenge involved day same time enjoy excep tional show hosted Cleveland area modelers will sending further informa tion show AMA meeting directly District III clubs Received nice letter Dick Myorly concerning Mountaineer RC Club Charleston WV writes Dear Mr Lowe Mountaineer R/C Club has enjoyed tremendous growth year As result have lot modelers have much learn about pects sport teach newcomers about competition club Contest Director Stan Clark has put together collection monthly contests purpose making everyone familiar flying judging last event season non-sanctioned stand-off scale contest held October 22 Seven modelers entered order finish first four places Bryce Petersen quarter-scale VagabondTonyScribner 40-size Royal Hem Jr Bill Derenberger one-eighth scale Vagabond Dave Ellis Royal Spitfire unusual entry scratch-built Miles 20 Stan Hines won high static score points Contestants planes am chnwn accompanyl -51 -b March 1979 75 row Bill Derenberger Jim Creasy Stan Hines Dave Ellis Front row Bryce Petersen Pete Oparnica Tony Scribner Bhlawarn rict Columbia land h Carolina IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 609 Pohite Road Mechuuicsville VA 23111 Aunociaoa Vic-Prssdenta Wayno Abarnathy 5221 Marlboro Pike Hillside MD 20027 Bob Champ,, 205 Tpson Rd Nowyort News VA 23606 Howard Crisprr 611 Beechwood 0r Charlortsnille VA 22901 V Bdl Hnln, 2000 Tynol, Road Chalotte NC 28210 Scott Moyer 11 Orclrad Lane Wilmington DO 19809 J05, Preston 7012 EI,ra Court Falls Church VA 22042 Paul Yaculuouc, 6408 Winthrop Dr Payntlenille NC 28301 would like start first magazine Col umn long overdue thanks John Spal ding hard work years dedication District IV members Academy John has worked very hard very long represent membership District help improve AMA Thanks John myself membersof District IV Secondly would like thank District IV members vote confi dence pledge best represent District IV VP duties ofa new VP appoint AVPs Contest Board members con test coordinators Now doesnt sound too hard except Chat have 6th December 16th contact 14 individuals confirm names address es telephone numbers etc sure doesnt give much time get feet ground does Maybe things need look Another duty write VP magazine article have time arti cle will appear March 79 issue should receive issue before February first article has AMA HQ no later December 19th Did say time writing schedule seems confusing summer contest schedule Ill catch time elections now over have new President AMA feel sure Earl Witt will good job offer him congratulations will miss Johnny Clemens job appreciate has done AMA through years will still look ing scene Johnny As will notice next few months am going change format col umn Part column will dedicated whats happening AMA concerns membership rest dedicated whats happening District IV So keep mind column belongs also want see whats going local area keep posted can tell rest District about would also like have copies newsletters clubs District please put mailing lists couple things going District now two show teamsthe DCRC Show Team MARKS Show Team two teams have qualified Triple teams 1979 five Triple teams out 22 two district Congratulations keep up good work Speaking work understand West minster Aero Modelers Maryland have working county flying site quite now Parks Recreation Advi sory Board Carroll County has received proposal working very closely club acquire land get project its way Ill keep posted project knows maybe same thing can done area friend also wants bark hello District IV well both talking next issue Alabama 0 Florida gia issippi 0 Poerto Rico V South Carnlina essee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNaiII District V Vice-Presirlent 617 Sonth 20 Avenoe Birmingham AL 35205 Anecdote Vc-Prenidenta Jerome Hall 4326 Baywood Dr. Hsantsnille AL 35808 Rctard Jackson 108 Thornlen St Oarleeton Hats SC 28405 Arthur Johrsor 932 Basyan Delray Bead, FL 33444 Joseph Mcalza, SR 00866 Boo 1532 Paierdo PR 00648 Ed Moortna, P0 Bun 1643 Ealin AF8 FL 32642 Ton Thackor 23901Z Law,sceeille Hwy Decatur GA 30033 Since reported last Ive Atlanta twice visit two clubs Atlanta Drones Atlanta RC Club Both times caught pretty good about AMA dues increase INFLATION folks dont care what anybody sayseverything has gone up Mr Tom Thacker will new AMA Associate VP 1979 State Georgia newsletter editor Atlanta Drone Society good Tom replaces Mr Pat Koehler served distinction 1978 Thanks Pat Did tell Mr Joseph Micalizzi new AMA Associate VP Puerto Rico Jo seph edits fine newsletter sometimes Spanish sometimes English wants exchange other newsletter editors District V anywhere else US address Joseph Micallizi SR 00866 Box 1532 Faiardo Puerto Rico 00648 District V Scale Contest Board representative Dave Platt showing new BU-133 Bill McCaIlie Broward County flying field near Miami See next month Send some pic tures Im out Illinnit ana 0 Kentucky nori VI DISTRICT REPORT Horracs Cain District VI Vice-President 523 Weidner Road Buffalo Grave IL 60090 Aseociat Vsee-Preeidutns Dane Dans c/u DA Enterprises Bou 338 Haubstadt IN 47838 Roaa Gee, RR 5 Guincy IL 62301 Frank HWhes 709 NE 44th 55 Kansas City MO 84118 Glenn Len 819 Marduke Batavia IL 60510 daring gave op portunity serve District VI Vice Presi dent thanks hope dont disappoint Ill try work towards goals specified Since Im own present out input time Ill mention tended course steering myself see needs corrections dont bash ful Call write please advised work crazy schedules may difficult catch phone call please leave name number Ill get back ardent objective national level persuade Executive Council AMA does need multiple level mem berships levels will allow member choose services desires pay likewise will very hard sell keep cards letters coming anyone reading lives outside District VI drop VP line ideas about drop copy too 76 Model Aviation Miss Anne Whitson flying important baby biplane side Goodyear Blimp hangar Dr John Martin others got hot took outside some air photo 2rathed has mailect fine pictures Mer idian Area Radio Kontrol Society activities Shown Buddy Dveirin Bob Schultz helping set up display Buddys 16 ft Big Bird recent Mississippi Air National Guard Air Show Meridian Thanks Mary No person can master concerning sophisticated events cate gory Contest Board members need help would like really assist send name address etc favorite events need volunteers District Advis ory Council will required some communicating else can have direct part rules fly too much drop CB member note copy like know goes youve seen latest directories know Mike Mueller Pattern pilot extra ordinaire has assumed position District VI RC Contest Board member Bob Under wood moves over Scale Roger Geers Quincy IL Frank Hughes Kansas City MO will continue Associate Vice Presi dents Dave Davis power panel DA En terprises Box 335 Haubstadt IN 47639 latest addition Associate Vice Presidents Glenn Lee has agreed remain As sociate VP help Control Line groups really nice thing Glenns part certainly appreciate date December 16 1978 Im working filling four vacancies interested call club members northeastern Illinois northwestern tip Indiana note Association Greater Chicago Radio Control Clubs just rebated nice amount monies clubs performed cer tain services EXPO Model Trade Show addition selected individuals received enough buy new engine kit tool whatever RC club active member association youre losing fine opportunity own Skylarks RC Club received enough either finance club pic nic contract years mowing flying field bad few hours work dont join CLUB OFFICERS Note Please send club name meeting place time dates mailing address might include details care would like names addresses clubs Contest Directors CLUB MEMBERS Note Remind offi cers send info club chartered might remember believe AMA organization modelers whatever interest bashful input submit ideas proposals complaints etc please have homework completed takes facts figures documented evidence get work done changes made Personal desires emo tional speculation just simply wont cut Still dont afraid speak up hang maybe can accomplish some good things month thought might inter ested clubs history vember 3rd Radio Control Club Chicago celebrated its 25th anniversary banquet attended members wives friends RC3 club commonly called has very interesting history club organized 1953 six members Sid Peterson Jerry Johnson Dick Newport Ed Dennenhold Art Nelson Tom Hughes Sid Peterson resides sunny Florida started home-built radios escampments hand-launched planes still very ac tive RC 1960 member Ed Kazmirski won World Championship air plane called Taurus 1976 RC3 challenged Col Betkeys Combat team aerial duel Fort Wayne IN came home victorsl Through years RC3 has very active Pattern Competition its members could always found mid western contests year young er members Mike Toolan placed first Nats Sr Advanced Pattern Class LONG LIVE RC3 Now about club So now Ill grab Hotstuff head workbench Im still optimistic enough believe summer will come extra long melt darn ice snow Iowa 0 Michigan 0 Minnesota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Kemoeth F Morris District VII Vice-Presideet 1023 Iowa Avenue Meocatine IA 52761 Asacciate VIce-Pneidsta James 0 Clark RR 3 Cadar RapIds IA 52401 Tim PrIce 11287 Sear Sterling Hgts. MI 48078 William Rohrlog 4494 Tanglewood Tr St Joseph Ml 49085 Geoff Styles 2801 5 Beaumont Ave. Kansueville WI 63139 Terry Taylor 8308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 Wayne Yeager 38235 Castle Romulus MI 48174 Minneapolis 17th No vember present Twin City Radio Con trollers Award Excellence trip terrible due weather banquet great first time chance meet AMA members Twin City area Saturday 18th area AMA meeting held Holiday Inn attended area clubsTCRC St Paul RC Grassfield RC Minneapolis Piston Poppers Minneapolis Aero Club AVP Terry Taylor CLCB member Jim Sinton also attendance meeting proved excellent items discussed main ob jective get area clubs together talk about common problems initi ate better COMMUNICATION between clubs hope have some small area meetings 1979 look directory officers will find District VII has new As sociate Vice President Milwaukee have appointed Geoff Styles position serve area am sure clubs Wisconsin have heard Geoff now can contact him 2601 5 Beaumont Ave Kansasville WI 531 39 Im sure Geoff will represent very well am looking another AVP repre sent southern Minnesota 1979 replace Howie Wayne Howies appointment AVP ended December 31 anyone has time desire ability work position would appreciate hearing District VII EAST meeting con junction Lansing Cards EXPO III will held March 24 1979 Hilton Inn Lansing will twice display area longer public viewing time will trophies first three places plus special Judges Trophy Best Show judging AMA rules except Old Timer will SAM rules Hope get see last report said appoint ed Bill Ransom AMA Safety Commit tee error should have said recommended Bill selection committee up Homer Smith VP Dis trict XI Sorry about LEON RYKTARSYK has appointed Navy Carrier Advisory Committee BOB BALDUS has appointed Combat Advisory Committee appoint ments made RON McNALLY CLCB Chairman comments events should sent people approp riate Control Line Contest Board member Jim Sinton asked remind everyone deadline rules cross-proposals March 1 1979 Any comments have should sent Contest Board members final vote rules changes will Sep tember 11979 Dont wait until its final complaindo now people have input go Another area COMMUNICATION March 1979 77 Left right Doug Brueshaber CD Grassfield RC Jack Krekelberg Pros TCRC Jack OLeary Pros. Minneapolis Aero Club Dave Anderson TCRC Left right Son Jack ekeIberg Jack Krekelberg Pros TCRC holding plaque Jack OLeary Pros Minneapolis Aero Club erc rugni Iercn aroun oocy ieso RC Al Schwartz Pros St Paul rse3rian Crousley St Paul RC Dennis Hoffman St Paul RC Standing Doug Brueshaber CD Grassfield RC Jack Krekelberg Pros TCRC received nice letter Lenny Rusch Wheaton MN Lenny secretary WHEATON BLACK SHEEP RC CLUB held Fun Fly last June very good turn out 22 active members club work pretty hard can make next year fun fly am sure would have good time very welcome Arkansas siana Mexico homa s VIII DISTRICT REPORT John Embry District VIII Vice-President 1500 Anita Street Sulphur LA 10663 Associate vice-prexideoxa Ban Axenill 9117 La Barranea NE Albxrquerqxe NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lobanox Sulphxr LA 70663 Gene tIempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 William Harley 111927 Commerce Pleasansox TX 78064 Larry Sarsor 1415 Manor Dr. Bartleaville OK 74003 AMA Headquarters called few days ago advise won District VIII Vice Presidency 1979-1980 Since call have begun have better feel some pects job selection numerous appointive officers district preparation column complex imagined First thanks members Dis trict VIII electing hope up expectations Second request perhaps bit threat promise Please let know what going area land mass known District VIII really huge need puts what want through AMA what think what doing Otherwise lies threat since feel obligated put something month may get tired hearing about parts district can personal ly cover Pictures incidentally can often ex press small space words will try use some yours re produce well Note Black-and-white best mentioned earlier appointment several officers district first column am going introduce persons have agreed serve during 1979 1980 So far five Associate Vice Presidents have selected Quite probably number will grow six sev en within few months Space limited knowledge varies few words about goes Associate Vice Presideuits BUZZ AVERILLAlbuquerque New Mexico Buzz has served capacity several years has graciously agreed con tinue flies types models plus fullscale best known least Free Flight RC Soaring activity GENE HEMPELGarland Texas Gene well known articles Con trol Line Speed Model tiation extremely active modeler worker AMA BILL HURLEYPleasanton Texas Bill RC Pattern flier covers Texas contest activity also works hard area promoting modeling general LARRY SA RTORBartlesvilleOklahoma Larry lives far north can hardly claim him District VIII Also RCer Larry active competition throughoutTexas Okla homa Arkansas also active Pattern Judges Association N ED BARN ESSulphur Louisiana Ned has served very well during past several years Having him town gives strong right hand help Vice Presi dents duties Ned didnt want waste AVP position him However until AVP coverage have listed above evalu ated going serve capacity need additional AVP arises other area district may step down best thing about arrangement will affect way helps Contest Board Members FREE FLIGHTMark Valerius Houston Texas has consented continue func tion dont know Mark personally look forward changing situation CONTROL LINEBill Lee Missouri City Texas has agreed take job Bill long talk other night An outstand ing modeler full ideas thoughts AMA activities think Bill will very active Contest Board member SCA LEBuddy Irwin Desoto Texas will fill slot Buddy another appointee personally know However comes highly recommended through several sources understand Buddy test pilot Vought Aircraft RADIO CONTROLBill Thomas Bartles yule Oklahoma well known RC competitor years Bill first met 14 years ago designer several aircraft latest know being Superfection Bill has asked take job before am es pecially proud has now accepted Contest Coordinators CONTROL LINE FREE FLIGHT IGEN ERALJohn Deaton Fort Worth Texas John has serving capacity comes highly recommended grateful agreed contine John told phone between new baby building new home modeling has fallen behind However homes become settled babies learn sleep night hang John RADIO CONTROLBob Talley Neder land Texas friend years Bob well known Gulf Coast region unusual airplanes better believe strange look up see stop sign fly over forgot look Bob four-way stop being first column have no idea long going work out maga zine print better quit fold up tenna turn off switches put bat teries charge Cxlxradx as aska h Oakxta e Soath takxta Ix DISTRICT REPORT Vince Mankowalsi District IX Vice-President 105 Walde Circle Bellenue NE 68005 Aaaociats Vice-Praldenxa charles Brannon 2220 Mariposa Blxd Casper WY 82601 Paul Katal 910 North 12th Fargo ND 58102 Jim OReLily 4760 N Bastix Wichita KS 67220 Jim Rickents 516S Cloudas Sioux Falls SD 57103 Summer flying over AMA elections have held club elections auctions now also concluded might think period inactivity Wrong last years experience expect day mail tonnage will increase greatly right about time reading re port Winter being time building modelers have time drop line about some idea project interested must glue drying sand ing mind wanders small de tails finally materialize put down writing ers seem have difficulty finding time write warm sunny day winds favorable holidays divide time between tending business clubs building/writing time Since report ing written during holidays let us take moment look something happened last fall Denver 78 Model Aviation come uI tne memoers UT 1fl6 vvneaton IacK Sheep Some aircraft Fun Fly sponsored Wheaton Black Sheep Left right Brad Beal Nosen Champ Fran Beal Nosen J-3 Don Whaley Nosen Gere Sport John Worth right representing Jefco Aeromodelers Club presenting check $8000 George 0MalIey Director Di vision Parks Recreation Chatfield Aerodrome dedicated memory 0 J McDonald October 28 1978 new flying site 4000 square feet includes two runways pit spectator areas represents four years work Jefco Aeromodelers Colorado Di vision Parks Outdoor Recreation worked side side make dream come true whole story course cannot told separate article would great set other areas wanting build good site can however whet appetite few photos what possible people dream work make dream come true very fortunate dedication field Denver district meeting occurred same weekend district officers pictured below able attend meeting also attended dedi cation Jefco Aeromodelers certainly have congratulations admiration accomplishments REMEMBER THE EDITOR next time see club newslet ter editor club safety officer take time thank hard-working members club deserve recognized safety officer sometimes has wear black hat believes what doing club believes too dedicating himself sometimes being part un popular decision courage initiative keeps flying sites Remember acquiring site half job having flying site keeping just important Thank Paul Samaras Jefco Aeromodelers club safety officers reminding us other halfsafe flying no accident Perhaps Maurice Richard editor Sioux Falls RCers South Dakota newsletter Glitch put trials tribulations ing club newsletter editor best Being editor like wearing dark suit wetting pants its warm feeling nobody notices newsletter editor keeps club together builds interest informs members rallies help clear fields attends meetings holds elections auctions contests much much best way thank Alaska o ana S Oregon ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District Xl Vice-President 1411 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Associate Vice-Presidents Al Culver 1607 S von Elm Pocatello 083201 Simon Dreese Rt 1 Box 48 Boadviem MT 59015 Clarence C Haught Rn 5 Box 16 Coene dAlene ID 83814 Ed McCollough 53 SE 61 Portland OR 97215 Orlando Dlv Redo 26608 Dover Court Kent WA 98031 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main Street Redmond WA 98052 time year us spend lot time building rather flying also time year gather Symposiums District Meetings sneaky way reminding you should al ready planning attend dis trict year several held first district meeting will February 3 1979 should have already seen flyer this reminder meet ing will 500 pm Boeing Recrea tion Center 400 pm same day will contest scheduling session RC activi ties like contests fun flys etc Control Line Free Flight contests will handled Don Dodd usual manner Just send Don desired dates before March 15 lot other things going same weekend well havent heard about time read both heap trouble new year upon us offers op portunity start new slate did last year 1978 has good year District Xl significant things have accomplished clubs number real problems have over come progress being made others Activity collective favorite sport has good seems increase areas time sit back reflect what have accomplished individ newsletter editor give him something print Call him about newest creation building hints ideas flying field thank him deserves Arizona fereta ii da t x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-Presideot 2501 Armoor tane Redoods Beocir CA 90278 Aaaociata VicaProidnta Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lana Walnut Creek CA 94698 Alan Chisolm 1100 West Show Promo CA 93111 John Pand 4269 Syoka Clrda San Jose CA 95136 Sob Reynolds Rt 8 Ban 51 Tucson AZ 05710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowdan Ave Long Bead, CA 90808 No District X report month ually happy results have congratulations have support bigger better year 1979 Lets Flying cold winter can very re warding done properly Richard Robb editor Rain-Bird Flyer Ketchikan Alaska wrote recent issue lot tips right group very success ful snow ice flying few tips might worthwhile should know about living north ern Climates Battery power critical check carefully Wipe down antenna alcoholre moves grime provides better contact Check hinges pushrodscold makes binding worse Use wooden propsplastic gets brittle cold Put piece styrofoam down insulate everything ground Reduce flights least 20%battery power lost during cold Wear proper clothinghands hardest protect Take sunglassesthe glare can damage vision last Executive Council meeting spent quite bit time discussing need Safety Committee within Academy effort get off ground rash moment VP agreed organize committee write charter approval President Executive Council help very much needed club has established safety program please let know send documentation might have appeal directed entire country special interest groups have safety program beneficial entire hobby-sport will take cooper ation everyone Keep tuned infor mation committee develops Thought day Yesterday memory tomorrow vision today really bitch Happy holiday season March 1979 79 Model Aeroaromo asaicatod uJMcuonaIa View aircraft pit area asphalt tarmac showing spectators club aircraft Rocky Mountains background L R Jerry Deneau John Worth Chuck Brannon Vince Mankowski Deon Copeland Mike Taliman Travis McGinnis Bill Bieda Jerry Murphy Speaker George Hunter Jefco Aeromodel ers Club U Io CHRIS SCOTT AGAIN WINS AMA CL POSTAL LITTLE WHITE MOUSE STILL FLYING SETS 2027 RECORD IN JACK LUEKEN FALL FLYING FAIR Runners-up Michael J Morrissey Shel don C Ybanez Steve Leventhal Mike Hart Eric Peterson entries up 50 percent over last year times much much better year almost half times under 3 min utes last year two achieved Winner Chris Scott tells us famous 1976 racer Little White Mouse shows ravages time magic 2-minute flight still eludes him2027 best ever Hes tried different props plugs fuel en gine same stock Cox Black Widow used last year Cox hi-compression head jacked up extra gasket run Cox Custom Blend fuel turning Tornado 5-4 prop new equipment Chris used new pair cleated football shoes feet have grown bigger contest held during August through October allowed kind CL AA model 35 lines Rules required contestants start engine fly 48 laps during mandatory pit stop refueling required 008 lines Chris said could rely 67-68 mph racer left about 12 seconds pit stop 2-minute flight obtained Chris very nearly made goal Congratulations Chris 1 Chris L Scott 2 Michael Morrissey 3 Sheldon Ybanez 4 Steven Leventhal 5 Mike Hart 6 Eric Peterson 7 Darrin Albert 8 David Purdy 9 David Martucci 10 Derrick Patstone 11 Dan Lavoie 12 James Cote 13 Brian Sellers 14 Charlie Vosberg 15 Paul Newman 16 Peter Fong 17 Dave Dixon 18 Dan Abel 19 James Quinn 20 Jim Abel 21 Mike Baltes 22 Julie Abel 23 Sean Boston 24 Peter Quinn 25 Manuel Barajas 26 Scott Smecko Robbie McGarvey 27 John Kiar 28 Griff Stone 29 Jimmy Baidridge 30 Jeff Zachry Dayton OH Saratoga Springs NY Roanoke VA Anaheim CA Escondido CA Halifax MA Escondido CA Escondido CA Manville NJ Escondido CA Escondido CA Halifax MA Somerville NJ Escondido CA Topeka KS Spokane WA Albuquerque NM Florissant MO Algonquin IL Florissant MO San Pedro CA Florissant MO Escondido CA Algonquin IL Cudahy CA teamSpokane WA Somerville NJ Purchase NY Topeka KS Escondido CA Michael Morrissey wasnt far behind 2173 time indicates pit stop must have pretty fast model pictured looks bulkier Chris Michaels original cut-down lightened Ring Master powered stock Cox Black Widow using Fox Missle Mist fuel Sullivan 01 2 Rediformed lines turning 6x3 Topflite nylon prop boiled Besides flying planes Michael also Saratoga Junior Highs top athletes Sheldon Ybanezs Mighty Might modified Little White Mouse described previous issue Junior Flightl Steve Leventhal improved both contest placing time over last years effort Little White Mouse original Mighty Might Sterling Shoestring original original Sterling Shoestring Phase Mouse original Tomato Crate original original original Goodyear Owl Racer Phase original original De Knight Special Sterling Eindecker CG Lil Wizard Phase Baby Paymaster Firebird Cox Racer Scientific Zig Zag Cox plastic Cessna 1 80 Sig Sky Ray Phase 2027 21 73 2191 2240 2374 2380 2422 2445 2458 2462 2502 2520 2567 25 97 3075 3100 3145 3275 3296 3350 33 88 3420 4006 4027 4242 4330 4433 55 60 34 laps attem Pt f 0 Steve headed 11 California entries sent Ben Sasnett Flying done different areas over three months Conway Junior Model Airplane Club ran trials Saturday offered free AA CL kit fliers choice breaking 3-minute mark Regular trials throughout week con ducted Hidden Valley Middle School another group CL flying Juniors has sprung up Escondido Ben put up Tee Dee 049 top time Southern Cal ifornia CL Association thanks going Ed Daneff taking leadership also sweetened pot once again scheduling event near Los Angeles year trophies awarded top three incen tives spurred California youngsters val iant efforts couple examples Charlie Vosberg made numerous attempts de stroying two motors crashes gradu ally inched way barely past 3-minute mark Mike Hart tried repeatedly put together several weeks watch plane break up 47th lap record flight Steve Leventhal traveled 90 miles Anaheim fly Conway School used virtual stock Sterling Shoestring powered not-so-stock Cox Black Widow Using Kelly 5x4 glass propeller 70% nitro 10% propylene oxide brew Steves speeds nudged 70 mph pit stop took about 25 seconds time Steve believes can improve con test according Ben has positive results kids really stoked event already planning strategies next year Eric Peterson James Cote Halifax MA both flew /2 models own design Erics dad judging timing Both look forward next years contest Three Middlesex NJ Modelers Model Plane Club Juniors flew three sep arate occasions plus tuneup training session According Gene Sellers trio David Martucci Brian Sellers John KIar Juniors really improved skills good time Little White Mouse has great influence designs used Cox Black Widow engine popular James Lee writes Topeka KS Paul New mans original combination Netzeband Cats Paw Black Widow Jimmy Baldridges model lost ground grabbed FLY INDOORS IN AMA POSTAL January/February/March dates available hall gymnasium flying sites youngster everywhere 18 younger entrants Hand-Launched Glider Hand-Launched Stick events enter lf missed full de tails last issue write Ed Whitten copy Well look whats om page page just isnt enough See next month 80 Model Aviation FLIGHT ED WHITTEN Box 176 Wall St Ste New York NY 10005
Edition: Model Aviation - 1979/03
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MINUTES OF NOV 4 EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING AMAs Council equivalent Board Directors met fifth time 1978 Ramada Inn Omaha Nebraska fol lowing attendance President Johnny Clemens Dallas TX Secretary/Treasurer Earl Witt Chambersburg PA Executive Director John Worth Fairfax VA Vice President Dis trict Clifton Piper Atkinson NHVP-ll John Byrne Bayside NY VP-Ill Don Lowe Day ton OH VP-IV John Spalding Lanham MD VP-V Jim McNeill Birmingham AL VP-VI Glenn Lee Batavia IL VP-VII Ken Morris Muscatine IA VP-VIII Murry Frank Wichita Falls TX VP-IX Vince Mankowski Bellevue NE VP-X Jim Scarborough Redondo Beach CA VP-XI Homer Smith Seattle WANation al Aeronautic Association Executive Director Vic Powell Arlington VA Also attendance several guests District IX Vice President Associate Vice President Jim Ricketts Sioux Falls SD Frank Trouba Omaha NE Dr Glenn Lau Lincoln NE Robert Willey Lincoln NE Representing EWH Specialties Inc en gine retailers Robert Hutton Arling ton TX Present AMA Headquarters executive staff Micheline Madison FAI/Contest Boards Administrator regular meeting Academy Model Aeronautics brought order President Clemens 910 am After noting full body vice presidents pre sent guests introduced advised could speak through vice presidents ITEM FINANCIAL REPORTS AMA General J Worth ED4 initiated Council review Academys budget September 30 noting results verified previous predictions major deficit situa tion 1978 further noting AMAs sur plus near depletion down $16000 almost $1 15000 January Discussion followed touching pects Academys financial structure 1 Insurance Worth advised AMA insurance prospectus available ask has created purpose providing documentation insurance dustry upon possible alternate offers may based Spalding IV advocated creation special reserve AMA regains surplus purpose having money available establish self-insurance Academy future stating need becoming creasingly vital Worth response question McNeill V advised preliminary research idea AMA creating its own surance company absorbing larger part current risks involves large investment complex problems about tends produce report Council review 2 Membership renewal Worth advised 5000 membership renewals re ceived within two weeks mid-October mailing very positive response though too early provide trend need better inform members benefits beyond insurance discussed D Lowe III stated great lack understanding total role large national organization like AMA has offer Lowe feels should constantly explained Model viatlon Vic Powell ED NAA advised divisions have same identity problem suggested publicity ads newspapers magazine media educate attract interest members general public 3 Credit Cards Worth advised 13% renewals far credit card further noted because large vol ume credit card transactions credit card company has given 2% service charge Council consensus indicated new mem berships should also able use credit cards Other possible extensions credit card policy requested included agenda item next Council meeting 4 Senior Citizens/Handicapped Dues Council consensus time such groups should singled out special treatment although future possi bility reviewing special cases exceptions might considered MOVED J Spalding IV seconded M Frank VIII terminate discussion no dues changes 1979 15 forpassed unanimously B Interest Bearing Account Policy Worth explained present policy deposit Continued page 71 March1979 69 AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents AMA ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS] 81 5 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 Worlds Largest Sport Aviation Organization AMAs longest serving President Johnny Clemens right received Acab ritorlous Service Award Tournament Champions banquet Las Vegas last Johnny elected four consecutive terms 1971 through 1978 Presenting award John Worth AMA Executive Director THE FORMAL dedication ceremonies took place October 281978 dream gan long before started nobody knew would take four years times looked like project wasnt going anywhere now looking back its obvious long struggle discouragements enroute well worth end result J efco Aeromod elers clubs Denver area have best flying sites coun try pictures show what site like now already plans improve further have similar achievements else Some fact happened years ago have since disappeared Thats likely happen Chatfield Aerodrome Jefco site due couple unique features effect 25-year contract between club state itself assures lengthy minimum lifespan other project has jointly funded Jefco club government agencies involved jefco club put up $8000 matched government money Because club has built-in protection investment property its future addition club invested another $2000 further improvements site So Jefco Aeromodelers have $10000 vested project date might seem club members relatively wealthy about same other club similar size have about 100 members club investment averages out about $100 per member turn averages out about $25 per year per member four year effort investment terms work rather direct cash contribution club raised money way could think raffles bake sales soliciting donations model shows etc Along way some anonymous people admired ef fort contributed some hundreds dollars dedication ceremony someone turned check another $100 What Jefco club going spirit produced enthusiasm persistence cooperation planning determination pa tience few people bore lions share negotiation endless meetings gov ernment agencies real secret jefco success boils down continuity leadership originator project bow out due lack additional time others Continued page 73 FOUR YEAR EFFORT PRODUCES SUPER FLYING SITE 70 Model Aviation George Hunter former peign obtain flying site Denver area master ceremonies airfield dedica tion October 28 1978 Representing AMA event District VP Vince Mankowski Executive Director John Worth Profesuuneu signs ennence ihe prestige Jefco stying sue ena reinforce periie ammospnera i ne signs eisa neip assure sase ana oraar ly operation necessity government support busy flight line provided excellent model air show public during airfield ded ication ceremonies demonstrated different tvbes models flown club members Council Minutes Cont pg 69 much money possible long term inter est bearing accounts asked approval use short term interest accounts greater re turn temporary cash surplus MOVED H Smith XI seconded V Mankowski IX Executive Direc tor have policy authority concerning interest bearing accounts provided Council kept formed changes policy also no stock bond accounts included 15 passed unanimously ITEM II MODEL SIZE VS SAFETY A Big Models aspects safety con cerning large models wasdiscussed Lowe Ill spoke against legislation thinking prema ture stating big necessarily bad citing speed much hazardous condition Witt SIT supported points emphasizing immediate concern should regulation rather attitude FAA suggested AMA position show established policy large models attention received FAA Lowe further spoke advisa bility establishing Safety Committee study recommend policy concerning areas safety large models having pri ority Spalding IV recommended contacting pertinent special interest organizations view having produce safety policy guidelines would enable Council have specialized input aid future policy decisions concerning safety following three-part motion fered voted separate actions MOVED J Spalding IV seconded K Morris VII pylon NMPRA organization re quested provide AMA HQ March 31 1979 safety program must clude positive speed decreasing criteria 1979 contest season 7 6 against ED NAA S/T II VI VIII 2 abstained Pres b quarter scale organization QSAA re requested provide AMA HQ posi tive internal safety program March 31 1979 special look size weight speed limitations 14 1 abstained ED c Council established Safety Com mittee expand AMA safety program Committee make regular reports through Model Aviation magazine 15 passed unanimously connection motion 5 H Smith XI volunteered establish serve temporary chairman Safety Committee until operating guidelines have cre ated Committee votes chairman choice Smith asked Council members provide him names possible committee members soon possible after Nov 4 Council Meeting order have Committee operating Spring Coun cil Meeting MOVED M Frank VIII seconded K Morris VII Homer Smith XI authorized establish AMA Safety Com mittee acting temporary chairman opportunity withdraw upon appoint ment permanent chairman Safety Committee 15 forpassed unanimously Discussion continued centering around increasing size models con tain size within reason insurance safe ty purposes Worth spoke current problem member interested attempting stall radio control equipment 1-3 Cub full-size aircraft advised situation difficult deal because Academy does have definition model aircraft As interim measure Worth suggested adop ting FAI definition appears FAI Sporting Code making effective im mediately including AMA Safety Code MOVED J Worth ED seconded G Lee VI add following definition AMAs Safety Code safety code applies model aircraft defined heavier air craft engine able carry human being 15 forpassed unanimously Various means making membership aware safety discussed M Frank VIII suggesting creation safety film clip accompany AMA films latter ordered AMAs Film Library ITEM III REDISTRICTING noted several proposals received VPs Headquarters ask ing reevaluation present district boundaries issue raised primarily districts Ill VI VII Ken Morris VII investigated situation reported problem essentially contest coordination Morris further remarked opinion matter should referred Long Range Planning present no action should taken towards changing boundaries MOVED M Frank VIII seconded K Morris VII table discussion redis tricting Long Range Planning meeting scheduled next day 15 forpassed unanimously Spalding IV suggested Headquarters send appreciation letters members presented excellent proposals redis tricting stating letter issue will given further study vice presidents concerned ITEM IV MAIL BALLOT/SAFETY CODE A Procedures Confusion noted con cerning mail ballot distributed Coun cil vice president via Headquarters Worth noted outcome ballot may question since some vice presidents viewed ballot straw vote rather official possible ramifications yond original premise ballot Worth therefore requested Council provide guidelines conducting official mail ballotsfrom vice presidents well Headquarterswhere long range basic policy involved MOVED C Piper seconded J Scarborough X mail ballot may originated Council member subect approval President after may distributed vote Headquarters clear ly prominently designate Official Ballot 15 forpassed unanimously B Reconsideration Because original ballot asked phrase inserted AMAs Safety Code sticker concerning use drugs intoxicants some doubt part some Council members concerning nature ballot sub ject reconsidered basis legal problems After considerable discussion apparent consensus current Safety Code has adequate wording subject original proposal withdrawn C Implementation though Safe ty Code wording will changed discus sion subject brought out its value thoughts means can further distributed Worth noted Code ad hesive sticker form included member ship renewal mailings alternate year ro tation basisi 980 being next time will given out Worth suggested interim paper version printed available distribute trade shows other model er gatherings M Frank VIII suggested pub lishing cut-out version Model Aviation preferably color Council consensus proceed printed paper version Safety Code making available vice presidents ready ITEM V 1979 NATS A Review Site Possibilities E Witt S/T reported had meeting airport FAA authorities Lincoln NE supportive request stage Nats Lincoln 1979 Witt assured Council facilities excellent next step negotiations obtain written formal agreement Other sites such Columbus/Springfield Ohio Lake Charles LA also consid ered Nats Committee 1979 B Nats Executive Committee Recommen dations Witt Chairman Nats Execu tive Committee submitted following re port September 30 1978 meeting discussed great lengths oper ating details Nationals including costs Two items came Out meeting re quired Council concurrence 1 Although intent make Nationals self-sustaining financially seems little probability its current format recommend Council budget Nationals no other reason psychology being position reporting loss member ship would talking cost saving relation Nationals has different public connotation 2 Plan Nationals far advance possiblethat primarily respect location felt should work toward new Nats format Study possibility sep arate Nats such RC/CL Nats FF another interim set up objective schedule information possibilities recommend working toward holding Nationals Lincoln Nebraska 1979 cent ral Ohio 1980 Lake Charles Louisiana 1981 Fourth year plan would new format event site should fall through available would recom mend site schedule moved up year MOVED V Mankowski IX seconded K Morris VII approve 1979 Nats site Lincoln NE 14 1 abstained VI ITEM VI CONTEST SANCTIONS Council reviewed specific proposal submitted Horrace Cain essentially called removing demonstrations Rule Book thereby making unnecessary sanction such event Council con sensus after some discussion sanc tioning structure should remain MOVED M Frank VIII seconded V Mankowski IX deny action sanctioning changes proposed Horrace Cain 14 1 against Xl ITEM VII FREE MEMBERSHIPS A For Contest Directors cost Open membership now $2500 advisabil ity stringent free membership pol icy CDs debated consensus March 1979 71 Council time due dues increase change policy would detrimental Contest Director morale MOVED McNeiIl Vj seconded H Smith Xl award free memberships Contest Directors accordance current policy contest actually heldfree membership applicable noshows weather cancellations contest report has filed 15 forpassed unan imously B Judges noted proposal Howard Crispin submitted Council brief proposal asks free membership RC Aerobatic Judges MOVED ding IV seconded V Mankowski IX accept Howard Crispin s proposal provide free memberships RC Aerobatic Judges 13 against 2 abstained ED IV though proposal voted down majority Council noted valid points prob lem defining judge other types of ficials made unfeasible accept propo sal until whole picture thoroughly considered ITEM V III WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS A 1979 Worth briefed Council fact Yugoslavia withdrawn its offer host 1979 Free Flight world champion ships due political factors involving South Africa Worth noted National Free Flight Society submitted proposal US host event Taft CA no other country available Council reviewed detailed offer NFFS lists costs site location manpower logistics other factors includ ing AMAs obligations offer accepted FAI consensus agreement situation similar 1978 involved Indoor world championships US should offer help MOVED H Smith Xl seconded Scarborough X AMA prepared offer host 1979 Free Flight World Championships no other offer made Also financial limits AMAs obligation imposedto remain within AMAs FAI budget 13 1 against VI 1 abstained SIT B 1980 request noted National Association Rocketry AMA make US hosting offer FAI 1980 Spacemodels World Championships followup similar offer made 1978 event has hot accepted FAI Therefore Council noting conditions essen tially same indicated no objection MOVED M Frank VIII seconded J Spalding IV approve US offer FAI no expense AMA NAR host 1980 Spacemodels World Champion ships 15 forpassed unanimously C Combat AMA President sole US voting delegate FAI asked Council guidance concerning proposal submitted Gary Frost Pres MACA USA will have vote December FAI/CIAM meeting proposal provides three pit men part Control Line Combat teamsthe rea soning behind proposal allow funding pit men same team members Council consensus due cost factors proposal should supported 0 Soaring Ray Marvin Chairman FAI Soaring Team Selection Committee petitioned Council funding permit adding fourth member part team Council discussed request noting adequate funds exist Soaring Team Fund accommodate extra cost program participants agree MOVED H Smith Xl seconded V Mankowski IX deny request AMA funds support fourth team member Soaring 15 forpassed unanimously ITEM IX ADVERTISING A Discount Ads Worth advised let ter intent received discount house concerning ad Model Aviation noted no legal grounds accepting AMA liable suit unless such ads accepted MOVED M Frank VIIIseconded V Mankowski IX pursue restrictive policy concerning discount ads due legal circumstances beyond control 15 passed unanimously discussion agreed AMA would continue its present ad limit 20% increasing editorial pages necessary maintain percentage also agreed possibility offering lower prices dealers would explored encourage con tinued dealer magazine sales B Type Ads question raised concerning whether ads unrelated modeling activity would acceptable MOVED H Smith Xl seconded C Piper continue policy accept ing unrelated advertising 15 forpassed unan imously ITEM X AWARDS A Fellowships Two such awards ap proved announced upon presentation B Distinguished Service Award Three approved unanimously C Superior Service Award Three ap proved unanimously 0 Award Excellence Ken Morris VII asked Council approve three Excellence Awards conferred clubs district outstanding service Council gave ap proval dissent E Perpetual Trophies Worth asked Council guidance concerning future pol icy perpetual trophies citing numer ous difficulties now exist hand ling consensus Council HQ should procure case display per petual trophies permanently winners re ceiving certificate rather actual tro phy specific AMA policy perpetual tro phies may considered later time F Scholarship Worth reported Council Bob Stalick chairman Scholarship Committee has recommended three winners 1978 scholarships total amount divided $2000 MOVED M Frank VIII seconded G Lee VI accept Scholarship Com mittee recommendation three winners 1978 first prize $1000maximum total divided $2000 15 forpassed unanimous ly ITEM XI MUSEUM As follow-through subject AMA Museum discussed August Coun cil meeting Worth offered record against such time AMA becomes posi tion take action basic information what would entail establish museum moderate cost basis Following discussion Worths presenta tion Council approved first step tak ing inventory what AMA now holds museum quality articles development documentation administrative proced ures also creation forms cataloging ac quisition articles MOVED E Witt SIT seconded M Frank VIII Frank Ehling designated catalog HQ museum material also visit Dick Sherman determine AMA ownership materials held him 15 passed unanimously ITEM XII AMA PROPERTY Worth reported specific offer Springfield Ohio land buildings materialized supposed offer received substance Don Lowe Ill advised would make attempt reopen negotiations Springfield City Manager Worth further advised same sit uation previous offer Lake Charles LAthat too materialized writing expected Council consensus leave doors open further negotiations possible MOVED E Witt SIT seconded M Frank VIII table discussion property acquisition next days Long Range Planning session 15 forpassed unanimously ITEM XIII FILM PROJECTS Cliff Piper role Council ap pointee monitor AMAs film making pro jects reported recent visit Jay Ger bers operation Piper advised viewed 40000 feet film some process being matched up sound tracks Scale film expec tation completion early 1979 Piper expressed great satisfaction quality work being produced recom mended Council give thought what subject Mr Gerber could develop after Scale film completed ITEM XIV FAI PROTESTS Clemens Pres reviewed Council sequence events lead rul ing favor contestant protests concerning Soaring team selection semi-finals last summer subsequent actions National Soaring Society president Witt remarked NSS considers themselves AMA Soaring matters thus does easily concede AMA jurisdic tion over team selection affairs Council consensus NSS wants recognition delegation authority will have demonstrate better relationship understanding AMAs policies laws ITEM XV ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENTS Clemens noted need following strin gent criteria concerning performance associate vice presidents nonworkers should replaced Discussion indicated consensus VPs work closely AVPs en able productive effective work ar rangement NcNeill V suggested perhaps AVPs should newsletter editors encour age good communications ITEM XVI AMA/NAA AGREEMENT Worth reported legal problems developed required additional wording included AMA/NAA National Aeronautic Association agreement clarity AMA agrees issue certificate insur ance policy endorsement attesting 72 Model Aviation fact NAA FAI named co-in sured otherwise protected insurance liability arising AMA sponsored ac tivities MOVED J McNeill V seconded J Byrne II accept proposed new word ing included AMA/NAA agree ment 15 forpassed unanimously ITEM XVII NEXT MEETING MOVED V Mankowski IXseconded K Morris VII hold next Council meeting conjunction Hobby dustry America Trade Show January St Louis Missouri 15 forpassed unanimously ITEM XVIII ADJOURNMENT general consent meeting ad burned 10 10 pm SMOKE DOES NOT FIRE MAKE. Its old adage theres smoke supposed fire thats smoke artificially created Lots such smoke like produced chemical warfare has generated recently publi cation several other magazines informa tion relative AMAs 1978 budget formation written AMA member cludes number conclusions referred facts premise based AMAs own figures Its perfect case using numbers way support opinions something disagreement views Thus because author disagrees AMA officers have budgeted AMAs come would have us believe AMA thinking wrong using charts graphs highlight case However boils down ideas using AMA money vs officers elected serve membership AMA budgets its money ex plained pages last month Theres no right wrong involved determination arrived consensus AMA shall use its funds several magazines published dissenters views noted doing because AMA refused yet did simultaneously publish AMAs rebuttal also fact arguments presented based incorrect incom plete conclusions slanted support dis torted view AMA have published such treatise would have confuse rather clarify other hand what AMA published last monthin three areas Openers editorial AMA News piece dues AMA Presidents Corneris other side story what anyone believes matter individual choiceall suggest point what have published represents what AMAs officersmodelers like mevoted 1978 Meanwhile will voting late Jan uary new budget 1979 comes out looking like 1978 well know basic Council thinking continues changes well know some changes thinking will have some effect case decisions will made have responsibility majority mem bers rather have own fish fry make smoke NO HOMEOWNERS COVERAGE IN PENNSYLVANIA letter lawyer AMAs form er insurance company states Pennsylvania effect remote controlled airplane aircraft under terms homeowners policy hence injuries damages resulting use thereof covered under terms homeowners policy would suggest advise members recent case Hartford Insurance Group v Ohio Casualty Insurance Company tried Court Common Pleas Allegheny County No GD 76-29366 Judge Smith found feel model airplane flown Mr Hutch ings meets definition aircraft found statutes United States Commonwealth well contained acceptable dictionaries aircraft within terms OCGs policy ruling sustained Ohio Casualty Insurance Companys denial coverage under homeowners policy based exclusion denying cover age accidents occurring result bod ily injury personal damage arising out ownership maintenance operation use loading unloading aircraft decision appealed insur ance company lawyer since cost company lot money personal injury involved denied state Su preme Court net result situations AMA insurance primary least such jurisdictions interpre tation law prevailsit expected Pennsylvania decision will spread other states situation reinforces need AMA liability protection because homeowners cov erage can no longer relied upon other hand probably means AMA coverage will end up costing moreeventually right away case AMA liability protection important ever people may protection available 19 HALL OF FAME DEADLINE IS MARCH 31 Applications AMAs 1979 Model Avia tion Hall Fame awards must submitted March 31 else carried over un til following year Five awards normal ly made year Write phone AMA HQ attention Joyce Hager get application form SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT Jefco Flying Site Cont pg 70 took over Club officers came went normal over some years dream effort stayed alive because club mem bers believed project encouraged club leaders stay recog nized such projectinvolving parks recreation officials state federal govern ment agencieswas inherently loaded red tape reams paperwork procedural de lays easy opportunities passing buck naturally goes obtaining use government land funds realism also recognized politics could avoided what made toleration delays procedures possible approached problem stand point taxpayers felt right share government assistance pursued persistently Along way learned government works work proved looking handout putting own money behind requests willingness jointly fund project gained great respect eventual success Jefco story now happy hardly looked having ended Instead happy ending story regard ed happy beginning Just few months ago new Jefco club officers elected have committed themselves picking up others have left off make sure hard won site improved oper ated manner Justify investment focus attention now safety op eration maintenance property club members will continue enjoy hav ing such great place fly Congratulations certainly due Jefco club perhaps importantly contribution may much what have done themselves what have done show others what can done overall AMA viewpoint jefco story can repeated clubs help solve general flying site problem prevails everywhere Jefco example highly recommended clubs similar situation PRESIDENT MEMO Earl F Witt AMA President 26 Warwick Drive Chambersburg PA 17201 Two very important conclusions can drawn past election first since members cast largest number votes Academys history showing increasing concern democratic process inherent structure ganization Second because unusual number votes new Vice-Presidents members appear ready change facts mind will forget put responsibilities members foreMarch 1979 73 actions first report membership think should touch future planning feel Council actions really reactions events day rather sound management future welfare Academy feel Constitution Bylaws AMA need revising updating some parts outdated handling organization size nature Acad emy specific item position Sec retary-Treasurer should abolished full-time accountant two assistants job treasurer minimal Instead feel should have nationally elected first executive Vice-President specific duties relating functions Council Academy event need suc cession office President na tionally elected person would ready take over would true representa tive members rather Councilelected President responsibilities now signed Secretary-Treasurer could corporated first/executive Vice-Pres Also should make sure Con stitution Bylaws being followed instance past two years AMA has operating under agreement between Presidents AMA NAA Na tional Aeronautics Association legality questionable Article XI AMA Bylaws states management affairs AMA shall vested Ex ecutive Council consisting 14 members NAA being represented have 15 member Council Either agreement Bylaws should changed AMA Headquarters being operated highest cost areas United States large enough compete Federal Government major cor porations well-trained competent ex perienced employees vacancies occur AMA must therefore bear cost in-house training employee develop ment addition office space costing us approximately $29000 year space roughly equivalent two suburban homes three four bedrooms Looking future feel Academy should vesting funds facility own facility located lower cost area labor market less competitive past few months have discussed problems opinions numerous members association discussions lead believe managers Academy really know makeup membership instance modeling terests ages income brackets years mem bership etc essential good planning Therefore order give us bet ter working knowledge members pro pose statistical survey taken Academy members updated annually thereafter time such survey would have massive administrative undertak ing present-day computer tech nology should relatively simple pro ced u re Extending thought communicating members just little further would like call attention comments Ken Morris District VII Vice-President made January 1979 issue Model viation Ken feels Council decisions made enough input general membership members should communicate Vice-Presi dents Associate Vice-Presidents position better represented Council actions fully endorse ideas Nationals planning has progressing smoothly much earlier normal has noted other publications planned location Lincoln Nebraska appears excellent site though again must separate Free Flight other modeling activities will some distance model meet headquarters time next issue out Nationals Executive Committee will have held itial planning meeting site should firmly committed Vince Mankowski District IX Vice-President Dr Glen Lau Lin coin have spearheading efforts set ting up Nationals Lincoln Vince has requested persons willing volunteer efforts Nationals 1979 contact him Michael Freeman wrote com puter program Soaring event last years Nationals has advertising mi crocomputer owners hobbyists interested donating computers services civic activities such Nationals search rescue work would appreciate hearing anyone could assist us micro computer early possible would like computerize scoring tabulation Nationals however requires consider able lead time will holding first Council meet ing year about time receive issue will primarily planning budget meeting will have better picture Academys financial posture pro grams year after meeting hope able discuss matters membership interest future reports far enough advance Council meetings express opinions Council representative tonnecticut e S Massachusetts Hampshire Rhode Island 0 Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Associate Vice-Presidents Robert C Brodeur 405 Main Street Nashua NH 0305t Raymond Gibouleau 39 High Streen Old Town ME 04468 Charles H Learoyd PO Ron 428 Went Gronon MA 0t472 Al Nonotnik 4 Benerly Place Norwalk CT 06850 George Parker 7 Paal Or. Lee MA 0t235 A Mike Schindler 5 Bolduc Orine Ledyard CT 06339 William Wilbur 5 Laurel Ann Kinrery Mt 03904 Much sadness first off report death great friend model aviation New England ANDY DEMERS true gentle man way succumbed November 7th 1978 heart attack words IRVIN L SEARL editor well-known newsletter Southern New Hampshire BULLSHEET . Andy intense modeler always contributed share held offices well originating newsletter 1 feel very tunate have Andy friend shared him memorable times Andy will surely missed us lrv said Now plus side visited way up Burlington VT few weeks ago learned club Green Mountain RCers does great job President Larry Reed doesnt ask volunteers just says would like particular job regular club meeting everyone agrees job coming year Other club officers Jim Buchanan Clem Coulllard Stan Lattrell Dave Hall Steve Pendo two PR men attended meeting mostly through efforts Thanks gang having Another great plus phone call re ceived NCRCC club member John Cheyer 1 75 Scott Drive Manchester CT 06040 John tells son started fly ing RC Ugly Stick last July 27th now flying unassisted working roll maneuvers Whats great about Johns son Christopher just turned seven years old August 16th 1978 John terested know younger RC fli ers US has issued challenge someone come up Dad John just started flying last July Chris started end July time issue hits streets will way yet another Executive Council meeting out St Louis MO meeting scheduled January 27th will also Hobby Industry show weekend out will pleasure meet new Council members 74 Model Aviation Free Flight Radio Control flying near airports situation might involve possibility models being vicinity full-scale aircraft operations must avoidedor conducted eliminate dangerous situations Models should flown proximity full-scale aircraft unless flyer has some else him sole purpose watching full-scale aircraft super vising flying prevent accident possibilities LJUCUItIUCI El IlONII uevii FluE Nitty Hawk North Carolina75 years after Wright Brothers wind still blowingl Knowing will unable per sonally thank confi dence support nomination election President Academy Model Aeronautics would like take opportunity express apprecia tion efforts Sincerely EARL F WITT called order new President Earl Witt Earls election leaves Secretary-Treasurers job up grabs next year 1979 good people contention NEED SOLID INPUTS FORA DISTRICT MEETING HOST CLUB FOR THIS YEAR OF 1979 Lots good reports ourShowleams couple new ones being formed up Massachusetts New Hampshiresure looks like solid way build good modeling PR Lots interest Pylon Lots Show Team interest Scale too Please keep well away crowds guys Pennsylvania just ruled against coverage via homeowners insurance can expect other states follow suit New Jersey Ytrk II DISTRICT REPORT John C Griug District II Vice-President 6381 Badger Drive tsckpsrt NY 14094 Aasodt Vice-Preeldeet Pete Bianchini 260S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 David Fit aId 11 Lace Lane Elnors NY t2065 Jack Sannarco 2062 Enteteon Ave. union NJ 07083 James Sleoghter Chief Craft & Hobbies uSAF/EuROPE Boy 4067 APO Nnw Yok 09009 Hank Smith 2 Lotrare Ave. Aoborn NY 13021 new administration start New Year new AMA President Earl Witt new District II Vice President thank 2124 District II members voted have shown interest AMA makes us strong organization Strength what need convince FCC need frequencies convince various govern ment agencies help us flying site problems especially suitable Control Line Free Flight areas bring us Closer togeth face problems rising costs within organization Several changes being made var ious district appointments impor tant competition flier contest coordinator positions Dick Sobrino remains coordinator non-RC events am sure will continue ex emplary job has past Dick Smith new coordinator RC Pylon Sail plane events Larry Lundy has assumed responsibility other RC events Brad Bane has accepted membership Free Flight Contest Board replacing Car roll Allen Brad long-time competitor what feel necessary properly fill very important position Scale RC Control Line Contest Board members remain unchanged men have doing outstanding job am sure will con tinue Hank Smith Auburn NY replacing Walt Throne Associate Vice President Central NY area Walt has declined con tinue due pressing business concerns Walt thank very much past support hope can count needed future Dave Fifield continues AVP Eastern New York area Jack Sammarco continues represent Central New Jersey area Jim Slaughter will continue APO representative need AVP representation Northern Southern New Jersey want sanc tioned club Northern Southern New jersey search rosters find likely candidate open positions Send name address will carry ball need helpl duties powers responsibilities Contest Coordinators Contest Board members Vice Presidents well ad dressed AMA authority As sociate Vice Presidents also well spelled out duties District II AVPs charged duty communicating club area either person preferred telephone letter impossible person also charged active visible area business personal time will permit promptly report activities area items can included VP monthly column Communication IS name game further game communication will break what has seemed to cardinal rule Council Members publish use telephone numbers Ohs sylnanta 0 Wett Vtrgieta III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe District III Vice-President 1101 ERaho Road Dayton DII 45429 Aseociate Vice-Presidents Joe Eiben 5192 Edenhurst Lynhorts OH 44124 Francis Fluharty 504 21st St Vienna wv 26101 Laird Jackson 523 Meadombrook St Danid PA 19087 Odward wisser 1521 Summit St. McKeespors PA 15131 IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT March 10 will hold District III general member ship meeting Cleveland Ohio gather ing being held conjunction nual Cleveland National Model Plane Show show has held years promotes youth involvement through creation competition categories young sters oldsters breed model air craft will displayed its open Last year over 210 awards 75 categories given over 600 entries sponsored Cleveland Aeromodel Society managed Joe Elben Associate District Ill VP held Randall Park Mall north Randall Cleveland Ohio will run three days March 9th 10th 11th membership meeting will held Holiday Inn located mall area will start 300 pm will have new AMA President Earl Witt Execu tive Director John Worth Associate Dis trict VPs including Clevelands Joe Eiben yours truly available discuss AMA af fairs will also show new AMA film Marvelous Miniatures So have burning questions would like direct answers please come youre vitally terested future modeling youre concerned about Nats dues programs competition vs sport flying FCC frequency allocations AMA plans property invest ment results AMA future planning sessions can reached Between 9 AM 430 PM office number 716 631-6314 tween 630 PM 11 PM can reach home 716 434-3955 Sorry no col lect calls have mercy telephone bill would suggest AVPs drop note clubs area giving telephone numbers further strengthen communi cation links Newsletters also strong means communicating encourage clubs exchange newsletters would appreciate receiving copies myself will make ex cellent source data VP column Model v/at/on planning first District II meet ing 1979 held conjunction Syracuse Area Symposium February 3 second district meeting will held WRAMS Show Time short details completed try attend can column being written December day Lockport encourage step outside chuck OHLG like ly curl up fire think about what should building future time grass again turns white green next month COMMUNICATE FAI involvement support flying sites other issue please come nothing secret about AMA business since its ganization Obviously need cant met least should satisfied AMA doing its best resources available diverse needs modeling today So challenge involved day same time enjoy excep tional show hosted Cleveland area modelers will sending further informa tion show AMA meeting directly District III clubs Received nice letter Dick Myorly concerning Mountaineer RC Club Charleston WV writes Dear Mr Lowe Mountaineer R/C Club has enjoyed tremendous growth year As result have lot modelers have much learn about pects sport teach newcomers about competition club Contest Director Stan Clark has put together collection monthly contests purpose making everyone familiar flying judging last event season non-sanctioned stand-off scale contest held October 22 Seven modelers entered order finish first four places Bryce Petersen quarter-scale VagabondTonyScribner 40-size Royal Hem Jr Bill Derenberger one-eighth scale Vagabond Dave Ellis Royal Spitfire unusual entry scratch-built Miles 20 Stan Hines won high static score points Contestants planes am chnwn accompanyl -51 -b March 1979 75 row Bill Derenberger Jim Creasy Stan Hines Dave Ellis Front row Bryce Petersen Pete Oparnica Tony Scribner Bhlawarn rict Columbia land h Carolina IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 609 Pohite Road Mechuuicsville VA 23111 Aunociaoa Vic-Prssdenta Wayno Abarnathy 5221 Marlboro Pike Hillside MD 20027 Bob Champ,, 205 Tpson Rd Nowyort News VA 23606 Howard Crisprr 611 Beechwood 0r Charlortsnille VA 22901 V Bdl Hnln, 2000 Tynol, Road Chalotte NC 28210 Scott Moyer 11 Orclrad Lane Wilmington DO 19809 J05, Preston 7012 EI,ra Court Falls Church VA 22042 Paul Yaculuouc, 6408 Winthrop Dr Payntlenille NC 28301 would like start first magazine Col umn long overdue thanks John Spal ding hard work years dedication District IV members Academy John has worked very hard very long represent membership District help improve AMA Thanks John myself membersof District IV Secondly would like thank District IV members vote confi dence pledge best represent District IV VP duties ofa new VP appoint AVPs Contest Board members con test coordinators Now doesnt sound too hard except Chat have 6th December 16th contact 14 individuals confirm names address es telephone numbers etc sure doesnt give much time get feet ground does Maybe things need look Another duty write VP magazine article have time arti cle will appear March 79 issue should receive issue before February first article has AMA HQ no later December 19th Did say time writing schedule seems confusing summer contest schedule Ill catch time elections now over have new President AMA feel sure Earl Witt will good job offer him congratulations will miss Johnny Clemens job appreciate has done AMA through years will still look ing scene Johnny As will notice next few months am going change format col umn Part column will dedicated whats happening AMA concerns membership rest dedicated whats happening District IV So keep mind column belongs also want see whats going local area keep posted can tell rest District about would also like have copies newsletters clubs District please put mailing lists couple things going District now two show teamsthe DCRC Show Team MARKS Show Team two teams have qualified Triple teams 1979 five Triple teams out 22 two district Congratulations keep up good work Speaking work understand West minster Aero Modelers Maryland have working county flying site quite now Parks Recreation Advi sory Board Carroll County has received proposal working very closely club acquire land get project its way Ill keep posted project knows maybe same thing can done area friend also wants bark hello District IV well both talking next issue Alabama 0 Florida gia issippi 0 Poerto Rico V South Carnlina essee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNaiII District V Vice-Presirlent 617 Sonth 20 Avenoe Birmingham AL 35205 Anecdote Vc-Prenidenta Jerome Hall 4326 Baywood Dr. Hsantsnille AL 35808 Rctard Jackson 108 Thornlen St Oarleeton Hats SC 28405 Arthur Johrsor 932 Basyan Delray Bead, FL 33444 Joseph Mcalza, SR 00866 Boo 1532 Paierdo PR 00648 Ed Moortna, P0 Bun 1643 Ealin AF8 FL 32642 Ton Thackor 23901Z Law,sceeille Hwy Decatur GA 30033 Since reported last Ive Atlanta twice visit two clubs Atlanta Drones Atlanta RC Club Both times caught pretty good about AMA dues increase INFLATION folks dont care what anybody sayseverything has gone up Mr Tom Thacker will new AMA Associate VP 1979 State Georgia newsletter editor Atlanta Drone Society good Tom replaces Mr Pat Koehler served distinction 1978 Thanks Pat Did tell Mr Joseph Micalizzi new AMA Associate VP Puerto Rico Jo seph edits fine newsletter sometimes Spanish sometimes English wants exchange other newsletter editors District V anywhere else US address Joseph Micallizi SR 00866 Box 1532 Faiardo Puerto Rico 00648 District V Scale Contest Board representative Dave Platt showing new BU-133 Bill McCaIlie Broward County flying field near Miami See next month Send some pic tures Im out Illinnit ana 0 Kentucky nori VI DISTRICT REPORT Horracs Cain District VI Vice-President 523 Weidner Road Buffalo Grave IL 60090 Aseociat Vsee-Preeidutns Dane Dans c/u DA Enterprises Bou 338 Haubstadt IN 47838 Roaa Gee, RR 5 Guincy IL 62301 Frank HWhes 709 NE 44th 55 Kansas City MO 84118 Glenn Len 819 Marduke Batavia IL 60510 daring gave op portunity serve District VI Vice Presi dent thanks hope dont disappoint Ill try work towards goals specified Since Im own present out input time Ill mention tended course steering myself see needs corrections dont bash ful Call write please advised work crazy schedules may difficult catch phone call please leave name number Ill get back ardent objective national level persuade Executive Council AMA does need multiple level mem berships levels will allow member choose services desires pay likewise will very hard sell keep cards letters coming anyone reading lives outside District VI drop VP line ideas about drop copy too 76 Model Aviation Miss Anne Whitson flying important baby biplane side Goodyear Blimp hangar Dr John Martin others got hot took outside some air photo 2rathed has mailect fine pictures Mer idian Area Radio Kontrol Society activities Shown Buddy Dveirin Bob Schultz helping set up display Buddys 16 ft Big Bird recent Mississippi Air National Guard Air Show Meridian Thanks Mary No person can master concerning sophisticated events cate gory Contest Board members need help would like really assist send name address etc favorite events need volunteers District Advis ory Council will required some communicating else can have direct part rules fly too much drop CB member note copy like know goes youve seen latest directories know Mike Mueller Pattern pilot extra ordinaire has assumed position District VI RC Contest Board member Bob Under wood moves over Scale Roger Geers Quincy IL Frank Hughes Kansas City MO will continue Associate Vice Presi dents Dave Davis power panel DA En terprises Box 335 Haubstadt IN 47639 latest addition Associate Vice Presidents Glenn Lee has agreed remain As sociate VP help Control Line groups really nice thing Glenns part certainly appreciate date December 16 1978 Im working filling four vacancies interested call club members northeastern Illinois northwestern tip Indiana note Association Greater Chicago Radio Control Clubs just rebated nice amount monies clubs performed cer tain services EXPO Model Trade Show addition selected individuals received enough buy new engine kit tool whatever RC club active member association youre losing fine opportunity own Skylarks RC Club received enough either finance club pic nic contract years mowing flying field bad few hours work dont join CLUB OFFICERS Note Please send club name meeting place time dates mailing address might include details care would like names addresses clubs Contest Directors CLUB MEMBERS Note Remind offi cers send info club chartered might remember believe AMA organization modelers whatever interest bashful input submit ideas proposals complaints etc please have homework completed takes facts figures documented evidence get work done changes made Personal desires emo tional speculation just simply wont cut Still dont afraid speak up hang maybe can accomplish some good things month thought might inter ested clubs history vember 3rd Radio Control Club Chicago celebrated its 25th anniversary banquet attended members wives friends RC3 club commonly called has very interesting history club organized 1953 six members Sid Peterson Jerry Johnson Dick Newport Ed Dennenhold Art Nelson Tom Hughes Sid Peterson resides sunny Florida started home-built radios escampments hand-launched planes still very ac tive RC 1960 member Ed Kazmirski won World Championship air plane called Taurus 1976 RC3 challenged Col Betkeys Combat team aerial duel Fort Wayne IN came home victorsl Through years RC3 has very active Pattern Competition its members could always found mid western contests year young er members Mike Toolan placed first Nats Sr Advanced Pattern Class LONG LIVE RC3 Now about club So now Ill grab Hotstuff head workbench Im still optimistic enough believe summer will come extra long melt darn ice snow Iowa 0 Michigan 0 Minnesota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Kemoeth F Morris District VII Vice-Presideet 1023 Iowa Avenue Meocatine IA 52761 Asacciate VIce-Pneidsta James 0 Clark RR 3 Cadar RapIds IA 52401 Tim PrIce 11287 Sear Sterling Hgts. MI 48078 William Rohrlog 4494 Tanglewood Tr St Joseph Ml 49085 Geoff Styles 2801 5 Beaumont Ave. Kansueville WI 63139 Terry Taylor 8308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 Wayne Yeager 38235 Castle Romulus MI 48174 Minneapolis 17th No vember present Twin City Radio Con trollers Award Excellence trip terrible due weather banquet great first time chance meet AMA members Twin City area Saturday 18th area AMA meeting held Holiday Inn attended area clubsTCRC St Paul RC Grassfield RC Minneapolis Piston Poppers Minneapolis Aero Club AVP Terry Taylor CLCB member Jim Sinton also attendance meeting proved excellent items discussed main ob jective get area clubs together talk about common problems initi ate better COMMUNICATION between clubs hope have some small area meetings 1979 look directory officers will find District VII has new As sociate Vice President Milwaukee have appointed Geoff Styles position serve area am sure clubs Wisconsin have heard Geoff now can contact him 2601 5 Beaumont Ave Kansasville WI 531 39 Im sure Geoff will represent very well am looking another AVP repre sent southern Minnesota 1979 replace Howie Wayne Howies appointment AVP ended December 31 anyone has time desire ability work position would appreciate hearing District VII EAST meeting con junction Lansing Cards EXPO III will held March 24 1979 Hilton Inn Lansing will twice display area longer public viewing time will trophies first three places plus special Judges Trophy Best Show judging AMA rules except Old Timer will SAM rules Hope get see last report said appoint ed Bill Ransom AMA Safety Commit tee error should have said recommended Bill selection committee up Homer Smith VP Dis trict XI Sorry about LEON RYKTARSYK has appointed Navy Carrier Advisory Committee BOB BALDUS has appointed Combat Advisory Committee appoint ments made RON McNALLY CLCB Chairman comments events should sent people approp riate Control Line Contest Board member Jim Sinton asked remind everyone deadline rules cross-proposals March 1 1979 Any comments have should sent Contest Board members final vote rules changes will Sep tember 11979 Dont wait until its final complaindo now people have input go Another area COMMUNICATION March 1979 77 Left right Doug Brueshaber CD Grassfield RC Jack Krekelberg Pros TCRC Jack OLeary Pros. Minneapolis Aero Club Dave Anderson TCRC Left right Son Jack ekeIberg Jack Krekelberg Pros TCRC holding plaque Jack OLeary Pros Minneapolis Aero Club erc rugni Iercn aroun oocy ieso RC Al Schwartz Pros St Paul rse3rian Crousley St Paul RC Dennis Hoffman St Paul RC Standing Doug Brueshaber CD Grassfield RC Jack Krekelberg Pros TCRC received nice letter Lenny Rusch Wheaton MN Lenny secretary WHEATON BLACK SHEEP RC CLUB held Fun Fly last June very good turn out 22 active members club work pretty hard can make next year fun fly am sure would have good time very welcome Arkansas siana Mexico homa s VIII DISTRICT REPORT John Embry District VIII Vice-President 1500 Anita Street Sulphur LA 10663 Associate vice-prexideoxa Ban Axenill 9117 La Barranea NE Albxrquerqxe NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lobanox Sulphxr LA 70663 Gene tIempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 William Harley 111927 Commerce Pleasansox TX 78064 Larry Sarsor 1415 Manor Dr. Bartleaville OK 74003 AMA Headquarters called few days ago advise won District VIII Vice Presidency 1979-1980 Since call have begun have better feel some pects job selection numerous appointive officers district preparation column complex imagined First thanks members Dis trict VIII electing hope up expectations Second request perhaps bit threat promise Please let know what going area land mass known District VIII really huge need puts what want through AMA what think what doing Otherwise lies threat since feel obligated put something month may get tired hearing about parts district can personal ly cover Pictures incidentally can often ex press small space words will try use some yours re produce well Note Black-and-white best mentioned earlier appointment several officers district first column am going introduce persons have agreed serve during 1979 1980 So far five Associate Vice Presidents have selected Quite probably number will grow six sev en within few months Space limited knowledge varies few words about goes Associate Vice Presideuits BUZZ AVERILLAlbuquerque New Mexico Buzz has served capacity several years has graciously agreed con tinue flies types models plus fullscale best known least Free Flight RC Soaring activity GENE HEMPELGarland Texas Gene well known articles Con trol Line Speed Model tiation extremely active modeler worker AMA BILL HURLEYPleasanton Texas Bill RC Pattern flier covers Texas contest activity also works hard area promoting modeling general LARRY SA RTORBartlesvilleOklahoma Larry lives far north can hardly claim him District VIII Also RCer Larry active competition throughoutTexas Okla homa Arkansas also active Pattern Judges Association N ED BARN ESSulphur Louisiana Ned has served very well during past several years Having him town gives strong right hand help Vice Presi dents duties Ned didnt want waste AVP position him However until AVP coverage have listed above evalu ated going serve capacity need additional AVP arises other area district may step down best thing about arrangement will affect way helps Contest Board Members FREE FLIGHTMark Valerius Houston Texas has consented continue func tion dont know Mark personally look forward changing situation CONTROL LINEBill Lee Missouri City Texas has agreed take job Bill long talk other night An outstand ing modeler full ideas thoughts AMA activities think Bill will very active Contest Board member SCA LEBuddy Irwin Desoto Texas will fill slot Buddy another appointee personally know However comes highly recommended through several sources understand Buddy test pilot Vought Aircraft RADIO CONTROLBill Thomas Bartles yule Oklahoma well known RC competitor years Bill first met 14 years ago designer several aircraft latest know being Superfection Bill has asked take job before am es pecially proud has now accepted Contest Coordinators CONTROL LINE FREE FLIGHT IGEN ERALJohn Deaton Fort Worth Texas John has serving capacity comes highly recommended grateful agreed contine John told phone between new baby building new home modeling has fallen behind However homes become settled babies learn sleep night hang John RADIO CONTROLBob Talley Neder land Texas friend years Bob well known Gulf Coast region unusual airplanes better believe strange look up see stop sign fly over forgot look Bob four-way stop being first column have no idea long going work out maga zine print better quit fold up tenna turn off switches put bat teries charge Cxlxradx as aska h Oakxta e Soath takxta Ix DISTRICT REPORT Vince Mankowalsi District IX Vice-President 105 Walde Circle Bellenue NE 68005 Aaaociats Vice-Praldenxa charles Brannon 2220 Mariposa Blxd Casper WY 82601 Paul Katal 910 North 12th Fargo ND 58102 Jim OReLily 4760 N Bastix Wichita KS 67220 Jim Rickents 516S Cloudas Sioux Falls SD 57103 Summer flying over AMA elections have held club elections auctions now also concluded might think period inactivity Wrong last years experience expect day mail tonnage will increase greatly right about time reading re port Winter being time building modelers have time drop line about some idea project interested must glue drying sand ing mind wanders small de tails finally materialize put down writing ers seem have difficulty finding time write warm sunny day winds favorable holidays divide time between tending business clubs building/writing time Since report ing written during holidays let us take moment look something happened last fall Denver 78 Model Aviation come uI tne memoers UT 1fl6 vvneaton IacK Sheep Some aircraft Fun Fly sponsored Wheaton Black Sheep Left right Brad Beal Nosen Champ Fran Beal Nosen J-3 Don Whaley Nosen Gere Sport John Worth right representing Jefco Aeromodelers Club presenting check $8000 George 0MalIey Director Di vision Parks Recreation Chatfield Aerodrome dedicated memory 0 J McDonald October 28 1978 new flying site 4000 square feet includes two runways pit spectator areas represents four years work Jefco Aeromodelers Colorado Di vision Parks Outdoor Recreation worked side side make dream come true whole story course cannot told separate article would great set other areas wanting build good site can however whet appetite few photos what possible people dream work make dream come true very fortunate dedication field Denver district meeting occurred same weekend district officers pictured below able attend meeting also attended dedi cation Jefco Aeromodelers certainly have congratulations admiration accomplishments REMEMBER THE EDITOR next time see club newslet ter editor club safety officer take time thank hard-working members club deserve recognized safety officer sometimes has wear black hat believes what doing club believes too dedicating himself sometimes being part un popular decision courage initiative keeps flying sites Remember acquiring site half job having flying site keeping just important Thank Paul Samaras Jefco Aeromodelers club safety officers reminding us other halfsafe flying no accident Perhaps Maurice Richard editor Sioux Falls RCers South Dakota newsletter Glitch put trials tribulations ing club newsletter editor best Being editor like wearing dark suit wetting pants its warm feeling nobody notices newsletter editor keeps club together builds interest informs members rallies help clear fields attends meetings holds elections auctions contests much much best way thank Alaska o ana S Oregon ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District Xl Vice-President 1411 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Associate Vice-Presidents Al Culver 1607 S von Elm Pocatello 083201 Simon Dreese Rt 1 Box 48 Boadviem MT 59015 Clarence C Haught Rn 5 Box 16 Coene dAlene ID 83814 Ed McCollough 53 SE 61 Portland OR 97215 Orlando Dlv Redo 26608 Dover Court Kent WA 98031 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main Street Redmond WA 98052 time year us spend lot time building rather flying also time year gather Symposiums District Meetings sneaky way reminding you should al ready planning attend dis trict year several held first district meeting will February 3 1979 should have already seen flyer this reminder meet ing will 500 pm Boeing Recrea tion Center 400 pm same day will contest scheduling session RC activi ties like contests fun flys etc Control Line Free Flight contests will handled Don Dodd usual manner Just send Don desired dates before March 15 lot other things going same weekend well havent heard about time read both heap trouble new year upon us offers op portunity start new slate did last year 1978 has good year District Xl significant things have accomplished clubs number real problems have over come progress being made others Activity collective favorite sport has good seems increase areas time sit back reflect what have accomplished individ newsletter editor give him something print Call him about newest creation building hints ideas flying field thank him deserves Arizona fereta ii da t x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-Presideot 2501 Armoor tane Redoods Beocir CA 90278 Aaaociata VicaProidnta Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lana Walnut Creek CA 94698 Alan Chisolm 1100 West Show Promo CA 93111 John Pand 4269 Syoka Clrda San Jose CA 95136 Sob Reynolds Rt 8 Ban 51 Tucson AZ 05710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowdan Ave Long Bead, CA 90808 No District X report month ually happy results have congratulations have support bigger better year 1979 Lets Flying cold winter can very re warding done properly Richard Robb editor Rain-Bird Flyer Ketchikan Alaska wrote recent issue lot tips right group very success ful snow ice flying few tips might worthwhile should know about living north ern Climates Battery power critical check carefully Wipe down antenna alcoholre moves grime provides better contact Check hinges pushrodscold makes binding worse Use wooden propsplastic gets brittle cold Put piece styrofoam down insulate everything ground Reduce flights least 20%battery power lost during cold Wear proper clothinghands hardest protect Take sunglassesthe glare can damage vision last Executive Council meeting spent quite bit time discussing need Safety Committee within Academy effort get off ground rash moment VP agreed organize committee write charter approval President Executive Council help very much needed club has established safety program please let know send documentation might have appeal directed entire country special interest groups have safety program beneficial entire hobby-sport will take cooper ation everyone Keep tuned infor mation committee develops Thought day Yesterday memory tomorrow vision today really bitch Happy holiday season March 1979 79 Model Aeroaromo asaicatod uJMcuonaIa View aircraft pit area asphalt tarmac showing spectators club aircraft Rocky Mountains background L R Jerry Deneau John Worth Chuck Brannon Vince Mankowski Deon Copeland Mike Taliman Travis McGinnis Bill Bieda Jerry Murphy Speaker George Hunter Jefco Aeromodel ers Club U Io CHRIS SCOTT AGAIN WINS AMA CL POSTAL LITTLE WHITE MOUSE STILL FLYING SETS 2027 RECORD IN JACK LUEKEN FALL FLYING FAIR Runners-up Michael J Morrissey Shel don C Ybanez Steve Leventhal Mike Hart Eric Peterson entries up 50 percent over last year times much much better year almost half times under 3 min utes last year two achieved Winner Chris Scott tells us famous 1976 racer Little White Mouse shows ravages time magic 2-minute flight still eludes him2027 best ever Hes tried different props plugs fuel en gine same stock Cox Black Widow used last year Cox hi-compression head jacked up extra gasket run Cox Custom Blend fuel turning Tornado 5-4 prop new equipment Chris used new pair cleated football shoes feet have grown bigger contest held during August through October allowed kind CL AA model 35 lines Rules required contestants start engine fly 48 laps during mandatory pit stop refueling required 008 lines Chris said could rely 67-68 mph racer left about 12 seconds pit stop 2-minute flight obtained Chris very nearly made goal Congratulations Chris 1 Chris L Scott 2 Michael Morrissey 3 Sheldon Ybanez 4 Steven Leventhal 5 Mike Hart 6 Eric Peterson 7 Darrin Albert 8 David Purdy 9 David Martucci 10 Derrick Patstone 11 Dan Lavoie 12 James Cote 13 Brian Sellers 14 Charlie Vosberg 15 Paul Newman 16 Peter Fong 17 Dave Dixon 18 Dan Abel 19 James Quinn 20 Jim Abel 21 Mike Baltes 22 Julie Abel 23 Sean Boston 24 Peter Quinn 25 Manuel Barajas 26 Scott Smecko Robbie McGarvey 27 John Kiar 28 Griff Stone 29 Jimmy Baidridge 30 Jeff Zachry Dayton OH Saratoga Springs NY Roanoke VA Anaheim CA Escondido CA Halifax MA Escondido CA Escondido CA Manville NJ Escondido CA Escondido CA Halifax MA Somerville NJ Escondido CA Topeka KS Spokane WA Albuquerque NM Florissant MO Algonquin IL Florissant MO San Pedro CA Florissant MO Escondido CA Algonquin IL Cudahy CA teamSpokane WA Somerville NJ Purchase NY Topeka KS Escondido CA Michael Morrissey wasnt far behind 2173 time indicates pit stop must have pretty fast model pictured looks bulkier Chris Michaels original cut-down lightened Ring Master powered stock Cox Black Widow using Fox Missle Mist fuel Sullivan 01 2 Rediformed lines turning 6x3 Topflite nylon prop boiled Besides flying planes Michael also Saratoga Junior Highs top athletes Sheldon Ybanezs Mighty Might modified Little White Mouse described previous issue Junior Flightl Steve Leventhal improved both contest placing time over last years effort Little White Mouse original Mighty Might Sterling Shoestring original original Sterling Shoestring Phase Mouse original Tomato Crate original original original Goodyear Owl Racer Phase original original De Knight Special Sterling Eindecker CG Lil Wizard Phase Baby Paymaster Firebird Cox Racer Scientific Zig Zag Cox plastic Cessna 1 80 Sig Sky Ray Phase 2027 21 73 2191 2240 2374 2380 2422 2445 2458 2462 2502 2520 2567 25 97 3075 3100 3145 3275 3296 3350 33 88 3420 4006 4027 4242 4330 4433 55 60 34 laps attem Pt f 0 Steve headed 11 California entries sent Ben Sasnett Flying done different areas over three months Conway Junior Model Airplane Club ran trials Saturday offered free AA CL kit fliers choice breaking 3-minute mark Regular trials throughout week con ducted Hidden Valley Middle School another group CL flying Juniors has sprung up Escondido Ben put up Tee Dee 049 top time Southern Cal ifornia CL Association thanks going Ed Daneff taking leadership also sweetened pot once again scheduling event near Los Angeles year trophies awarded top three incen tives spurred California youngsters val iant efforts couple examples Charlie Vosberg made numerous attempts de stroying two motors crashes gradu ally inched way barely past 3-minute mark Mike Hart tried repeatedly put together several weeks watch plane break up 47th lap record flight Steve Leventhal traveled 90 miles Anaheim fly Conway School used virtual stock Sterling Shoestring powered not-so-stock Cox Black Widow Using Kelly 5x4 glass propeller 70% nitro 10% propylene oxide brew Steves speeds nudged 70 mph pit stop took about 25 seconds time Steve believes can improve con test according Ben has positive results kids really stoked event already planning strategies next year Eric Peterson James Cote Halifax MA both flew /2 models own design Erics dad judging timing Both look forward next years contest Three Middlesex NJ Modelers Model Plane Club Juniors flew three sep arate occasions plus tuneup training session According Gene Sellers trio David Martucci Brian Sellers John KIar Juniors really improved skills good time Little White Mouse has great influence designs used Cox Black Widow engine popular James Lee writes Topeka KS Paul New mans original combination Netzeband Cats Paw Black Widow Jimmy Baldridges model lost ground grabbed FLY INDOORS IN AMA POSTAL January/February/March dates available hall gymnasium flying sites youngster everywhere 18 younger entrants Hand-Launched Glider Hand-Launched Stick events enter lf missed full de tails last issue write Ed Whitten copy Well look whats om page page just isnt enough See next month 80 Model Aviation FLIGHT ED WHITTEN Box 176 Wall St Ste New York NY 10005
Edition: Model Aviation - 1979/03
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MINUTES OF NOV 4 EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING AMAs Council equivalent Board Directors met fifth time 1978 Ramada Inn Omaha Nebraska fol lowing attendance President Johnny Clemens Dallas TX Secretary/Treasurer Earl Witt Chambersburg PA Executive Director John Worth Fairfax VA Vice President Dis trict Clifton Piper Atkinson NHVP-ll John Byrne Bayside NY VP-Ill Don Lowe Day ton OH VP-IV John Spalding Lanham MD VP-V Jim McNeill Birmingham AL VP-VI Glenn Lee Batavia IL VP-VII Ken Morris Muscatine IA VP-VIII Murry Frank Wichita Falls TX VP-IX Vince Mankowski Bellevue NE VP-X Jim Scarborough Redondo Beach CA VP-XI Homer Smith Seattle WANation al Aeronautic Association Executive Director Vic Powell Arlington VA Also attendance several guests District IX Vice President Associate Vice President Jim Ricketts Sioux Falls SD Frank Trouba Omaha NE Dr Glenn Lau Lincoln NE Robert Willey Lincoln NE Representing EWH Specialties Inc en gine retailers Robert Hutton Arling ton TX Present AMA Headquarters executive staff Micheline Madison FAI/Contest Boards Administrator regular meeting Academy Model Aeronautics brought order President Clemens 910 am After noting full body vice presidents pre sent guests introduced advised could speak through vice presidents ITEM FINANCIAL REPORTS AMA General J Worth ED4 initiated Council review Academys budget September 30 noting results verified previous predictions major deficit situa tion 1978 further noting AMAs sur plus near depletion down $16000 almost $1 15000 January Discussion followed touching pects Academys financial structure 1 Insurance Worth advised AMA insurance prospectus available ask has created purpose providing documentation insurance dustry upon possible alternate offers may based Spalding IV advocated creation special reserve AMA regains surplus purpose having money available establish self-insurance Academy future stating need becoming creasingly vital Worth response question McNeill V advised preliminary research idea AMA creating its own surance company absorbing larger part current risks involves large investment complex problems about tends produce report Council review 2 Membership renewal Worth advised 5000 membership renewals re ceived within two weeks mid-October mailing very positive response though too early provide trend need better inform members benefits beyond insurance discussed D Lowe III stated great lack understanding total role large national organization like AMA has offer Lowe feels should constantly explained Model viatlon Vic Powell ED NAA advised divisions have same identity problem suggested publicity ads newspapers magazine media educate attract interest members general public 3 Credit Cards Worth advised 13% renewals far credit card further noted because large vol ume credit card transactions credit card company has given 2% service charge Council consensus indicated new mem berships should also able use credit cards Other possible extensions credit card policy requested included agenda item next Council meeting 4 Senior Citizens/Handicapped Dues Council consensus time such groups should singled out special treatment although future possi bility reviewing special cases exceptions might considered MOVED J Spalding IV seconded M Frank VIII terminate discussion no dues changes 1979 15 forpassed unanimously B Interest Bearing Account Policy Worth explained present policy deposit Continued page 71 March1979 69 AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents AMA ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS] 81 5 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 Worlds Largest Sport Aviation Organization AMAs longest serving President Johnny Clemens right received Acab ritorlous Service Award Tournament Champions banquet Las Vegas last Johnny elected four consecutive terms 1971 through 1978 Presenting award John Worth AMA Executive Director THE FORMAL dedication ceremonies took place October 281978 dream gan long before started nobody knew would take four years times looked like project wasnt going anywhere now looking back its obvious long struggle discouragements enroute well worth end result J efco Aeromod elers clubs Denver area have best flying sites coun try pictures show what site like now already plans improve further have similar achievements else Some fact happened years ago have since disappeared Thats likely happen Chatfield Aerodrome Jefco site due couple unique features effect 25-year contract between club state itself assures lengthy minimum lifespan other project has jointly funded Jefco club government agencies involved jefco club put up $8000 matched government money Because club has built-in protection investment property its future addition club invested another $2000 further improvements site So Jefco Aeromodelers have $10000 vested project date might seem club members relatively wealthy about same other club similar size have about 100 members club investment averages out about $100 per member turn averages out about $25 per year per member four year effort investment terms work rather direct cash contribution club raised money way could think raffles bake sales soliciting donations model shows etc Along way some anonymous people admired ef fort contributed some hundreds dollars dedication ceremony someone turned check another $100 What Jefco club going spirit produced enthusiasm persistence cooperation planning determination pa tience few people bore lions share negotiation endless meetings gov ernment agencies real secret jefco success boils down continuity leadership originator project bow out due lack additional time others Continued page 73 FOUR YEAR EFFORT PRODUCES SUPER FLYING SITE 70 Model Aviation George Hunter former peign obtain flying site Denver area master ceremonies airfield dedica tion October 28 1978 Representing AMA event District VP Vince Mankowski Executive Director John Worth Profesuuneu signs ennence ihe prestige Jefco stying sue ena reinforce periie ammospnera i ne signs eisa neip assure sase ana oraar ly operation necessity government support busy flight line provided excellent model air show public during airfield ded ication ceremonies demonstrated different tvbes models flown club members Council Minutes Cont pg 69 much money possible long term inter est bearing accounts asked approval use short term interest accounts greater re turn temporary cash surplus MOVED H Smith XI seconded V Mankowski IX Executive Direc tor have policy authority concerning interest bearing accounts provided Council kept formed changes policy also no stock bond accounts included 15 passed unanimously ITEM II MODEL SIZE VS SAFETY A Big Models aspects safety con cerning large models wasdiscussed Lowe Ill spoke against legislation thinking prema ture stating big necessarily bad citing speed much hazardous condition Witt SIT supported points emphasizing immediate concern should regulation rather attitude FAA suggested AMA position show established policy large models attention received FAA Lowe further spoke advisa bility establishing Safety Committee study recommend policy concerning areas safety large models having pri ority Spalding IV recommended contacting pertinent special interest organizations view having produce safety policy guidelines would enable Council have specialized input aid future policy decisions concerning safety following three-part motion fered voted separate actions MOVED J Spalding IV seconded K Morris VII pylon NMPRA organization re quested provide AMA HQ March 31 1979 safety program must clude positive speed decreasing criteria 1979 contest season 7 6 against ED NAA S/T II VI VIII 2 abstained Pres b quarter scale organization QSAA re requested provide AMA HQ posi tive internal safety program March 31 1979 special look size weight speed limitations 14 1 abstained ED c Council established Safety Com mittee expand AMA safety program Committee make regular reports through Model Aviation magazine 15 passed unanimously connection motion 5 H Smith XI volunteered establish serve temporary chairman Safety Committee until operating guidelines have cre ated Committee votes chairman choice Smith asked Council members provide him names possible committee members soon possible after Nov 4 Council Meeting order have Committee operating Spring Coun cil Meeting MOVED M Frank VIII seconded K Morris VII Homer Smith XI authorized establish AMA Safety Com mittee acting temporary chairman opportunity withdraw upon appoint ment permanent chairman Safety Committee 15 forpassed unanimously Discussion continued centering around increasing size models con tain size within reason insurance safe ty purposes Worth spoke current problem member interested attempting stall radio control equipment 1-3 Cub full-size aircraft advised situation difficult deal because Academy does have definition model aircraft As interim measure Worth suggested adop ting FAI definition appears FAI Sporting Code making effective im mediately including AMA Safety Code MOVED J Worth ED seconded G Lee VI add following definition AMAs Safety Code safety code applies model aircraft defined heavier air craft engine able carry human being 15 forpassed unanimously Various means making membership aware safety discussed M Frank VIII suggesting creation safety film clip accompany AMA films latter ordered AMAs Film Library ITEM III REDISTRICTING noted several proposals received VPs Headquarters ask ing reevaluation present district boundaries issue raised primarily districts Ill VI VII Ken Morris VII investigated situation reported problem essentially contest coordination Morris further remarked opinion matter should referred Long Range Planning present no action should taken towards changing boundaries MOVED M Frank VIII seconded K Morris VII table discussion redis tricting Long Range Planning meeting scheduled next day 15 forpassed unanimously Spalding IV suggested Headquarters send appreciation letters members presented excellent proposals redis tricting stating letter issue will given further study vice presidents concerned ITEM IV MAIL BALLOT/SAFETY CODE A Procedures Confusion noted con cerning mail ballot distributed Coun cil vice president via Headquarters Worth noted outcome ballot may question since some vice presidents viewed ballot straw vote rather official possible ramifications yond original premise ballot Worth therefore requested Council provide guidelines conducting official mail ballotsfrom vice presidents well Headquarterswhere long range basic policy involved MOVED C Piper seconded J Scarborough X mail ballot may originated Council member subect approval President after may distributed vote Headquarters clear ly prominently designate Official Ballot 15 forpassed unanimously B Reconsideration Because original ballot asked phrase inserted AMAs Safety Code sticker concerning use drugs intoxicants some doubt part some Council members concerning nature ballot sub ject reconsidered basis legal problems After considerable discussion apparent consensus current Safety Code has adequate wording subject original proposal withdrawn C Implementation though Safe ty Code wording will changed discus sion subject brought out its value thoughts means can further distributed Worth noted Code ad hesive sticker form included member ship renewal mailings alternate year ro tation basisi 980 being next time will given out Worth suggested interim paper version printed available distribute trade shows other model er gatherings M Frank VIII suggested pub lishing cut-out version Model Aviation preferably color Council consensus proceed printed paper version Safety Code making available vice presidents ready ITEM V 1979 NATS A Review Site Possibilities E Witt S/T reported had meeting airport FAA authorities Lincoln NE supportive request stage Nats Lincoln 1979 Witt assured Council facilities excellent next step negotiations obtain written formal agreement Other sites such Columbus/Springfield Ohio Lake Charles LA also consid ered Nats Committee 1979 B Nats Executive Committee Recommen dations Witt Chairman Nats Execu tive Committee submitted following re port September 30 1978 meeting discussed great lengths oper ating details Nationals including costs Two items came Out meeting re quired Council concurrence 1 Although intent make Nationals self-sustaining financially seems little probability its current format recommend Council budget Nationals no other reason psychology being position reporting loss member ship would talking cost saving relation Nationals has different public connotation 2 Plan Nationals far advance possiblethat primarily respect location felt should work toward new Nats format Study possibility sep arate Nats such RC/CL Nats FF another interim set up objective schedule information possibilities recommend working toward holding Nationals Lincoln Nebraska 1979 cent ral Ohio 1980 Lake Charles Louisiana 1981 Fourth year plan would new format event site should fall through available would recom mend site schedule moved up year MOVED V Mankowski IX seconded K Morris VII approve 1979 Nats site Lincoln NE 14 1 abstained VI ITEM VI CONTEST SANCTIONS Council reviewed specific proposal submitted Horrace Cain essentially called removing demonstrations Rule Book thereby making unnecessary sanction such event Council con sensus after some discussion sanc tioning structure should remain MOVED M Frank VIII seconded V Mankowski IX deny action sanctioning changes proposed Horrace Cain 14 1 against Xl ITEM VII FREE MEMBERSHIPS A For Contest Directors cost Open membership now $2500 advisabil ity stringent free membership pol icy CDs debated consensus March 1979 71 Council time due dues increase change policy would detrimental Contest Director morale MOVED McNeiIl Vj seconded H Smith Xl award free memberships Contest Directors accordance current policy contest actually heldfree membership applicable noshows weather cancellations contest report has filed 15 forpassed unan imously B Judges noted proposal Howard Crispin submitted Council brief proposal asks free membership RC Aerobatic Judges MOVED ding IV seconded V Mankowski IX accept Howard Crispin s proposal provide free memberships RC Aerobatic Judges 13 against 2 abstained ED IV though proposal voted down majority Council noted valid points prob lem defining judge other types of ficials made unfeasible accept propo sal until whole picture thoroughly considered ITEM V III WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS A 1979 Worth briefed Council fact Yugoslavia withdrawn its offer host 1979 Free Flight world champion ships due political factors involving South Africa Worth noted National Free Flight Society submitted proposal US host event Taft CA no other country available Council reviewed detailed offer NFFS lists costs site location manpower logistics other factors includ ing AMAs obligations offer accepted FAI consensus agreement situation similar 1978 involved Indoor world championships US should offer help MOVED H Smith Xl seconded Scarborough X AMA prepared offer host 1979 Free Flight World Championships no other offer made Also financial limits AMAs obligation imposedto remain within AMAs FAI budget 13 1 against VI 1 abstained SIT B 1980 request noted National Association Rocketry AMA make US hosting offer FAI 1980 Spacemodels World Championships followup similar offer made 1978 event has hot accepted FAI Therefore Council noting conditions essen tially same indicated no objection MOVED M Frank VIII seconded J Spalding IV approve US offer FAI no expense AMA NAR host 1980 Spacemodels World Champion ships 15 forpassed unanimously C Combat AMA President sole US voting delegate FAI asked Council guidance concerning proposal submitted Gary Frost Pres MACA USA will have vote December FAI/CIAM meeting proposal provides three pit men part Control Line Combat teamsthe rea soning behind proposal allow funding pit men same team members Council consensus due cost factors proposal should supported 0 Soaring Ray Marvin Chairman FAI Soaring Team Selection Committee petitioned Council funding permit adding fourth member part team Council discussed request noting adequate funds exist Soaring Team Fund accommodate extra cost program participants agree MOVED H Smith Xl seconded V Mankowski IX deny request AMA funds support fourth team member Soaring 15 forpassed unanimously ITEM IX ADVERTISING A Discount Ads Worth advised let ter intent received discount house concerning ad Model Aviation noted no legal grounds accepting AMA liable suit unless such ads accepted MOVED M Frank VIIIseconded V Mankowski IX pursue restrictive policy concerning discount ads due legal circumstances beyond control 15 passed unanimously discussion agreed AMA would continue its present ad limit 20% increasing editorial pages necessary maintain percentage also agreed possibility offering lower prices dealers would explored encourage con tinued dealer magazine sales B Type Ads question raised concerning whether ads unrelated modeling activity would acceptable MOVED H Smith Xl seconded C Piper continue policy accept ing unrelated advertising 15 forpassed unan imously ITEM X AWARDS A Fellowships Two such awards ap proved announced upon presentation B Distinguished Service Award Three approved unanimously C Superior Service Award Three ap proved unanimously 0 Award Excellence Ken Morris VII asked Council approve three Excellence Awards conferred clubs district outstanding service Council gave ap proval dissent E Perpetual Trophies Worth asked Council guidance concerning future pol icy perpetual trophies citing numer ous difficulties now exist hand ling consensus Council HQ should procure case display per petual trophies permanently winners re ceiving certificate rather actual tro phy specific AMA policy perpetual tro phies may considered later time F Scholarship Worth reported Council Bob Stalick chairman Scholarship Committee has recommended three winners 1978 scholarships total amount divided $2000 MOVED M Frank VIII seconded G Lee VI accept Scholarship Com mittee recommendation three winners 1978 first prize $1000maximum total divided $2000 15 forpassed unanimous ly ITEM XI MUSEUM As follow-through subject AMA Museum discussed August Coun cil meeting Worth offered record against such time AMA becomes posi tion take action basic information what would entail establish museum moderate cost basis Following discussion Worths presenta tion Council approved first step tak ing inventory what AMA now holds museum quality articles development documentation administrative proced ures also creation forms cataloging ac quisition articles MOVED E Witt SIT seconded M Frank VIII Frank Ehling designated catalog HQ museum material also visit Dick Sherman determine AMA ownership materials held him 15 passed unanimously ITEM XII AMA PROPERTY Worth reported specific offer Springfield Ohio land buildings materialized supposed offer received substance Don Lowe Ill advised would make attempt reopen negotiations Springfield City Manager Worth further advised same sit uation previous offer Lake Charles LAthat too materialized writing expected Council consensus leave doors open further negotiations possible MOVED E Witt SIT seconded M Frank VIII table discussion property acquisition next days Long Range Planning session 15 forpassed unanimously ITEM XIII FILM PROJECTS Cliff Piper role Council ap pointee monitor AMAs film making pro jects reported recent visit Jay Ger bers operation Piper advised viewed 40000 feet film some process being matched up sound tracks Scale film expec tation completion early 1979 Piper expressed great satisfaction quality work being produced recom mended Council give thought what subject Mr Gerber could develop after Scale film completed ITEM XIV FAI PROTESTS Clemens Pres reviewed Council sequence events lead rul ing favor contestant protests concerning Soaring team selection semi-finals last summer subsequent actions National Soaring Society president Witt remarked NSS considers themselves AMA Soaring matters thus does easily concede AMA jurisdic tion over team selection affairs Council consensus NSS wants recognition delegation authority will have demonstrate better relationship understanding AMAs policies laws ITEM XV ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENTS Clemens noted need following strin gent criteria concerning performance associate vice presidents nonworkers should replaced Discussion indicated consensus VPs work closely AVPs en able productive effective work ar rangement NcNeill V suggested perhaps AVPs should newsletter editors encour age good communications ITEM XVI AMA/NAA AGREEMENT Worth reported legal problems developed required additional wording included AMA/NAA National Aeronautic Association agreement clarity AMA agrees issue certificate insur ance policy endorsement attesting 72 Model Aviation fact NAA FAI named co-in sured otherwise protected insurance liability arising AMA sponsored ac tivities MOVED J McNeill V seconded J Byrne II accept proposed new word ing included AMA/NAA agree ment 15 forpassed unanimously ITEM XVII NEXT MEETING MOVED V Mankowski IXseconded K Morris VII hold next Council meeting conjunction Hobby dustry America Trade Show January St Louis Missouri 15 forpassed unanimously ITEM XVIII ADJOURNMENT general consent meeting ad burned 10 10 pm SMOKE DOES NOT FIRE MAKE. Its old adage theres smoke supposed fire thats smoke artificially created Lots such smoke like produced chemical warfare has generated recently publi cation several other magazines informa tion relative AMAs 1978 budget formation written AMA member cludes number conclusions referred facts premise based AMAs own figures Its perfect case using numbers way support opinions something disagreement views Thus because author disagrees AMA officers have budgeted AMAs come would have us believe AMA thinking wrong using charts graphs highlight case However boils down ideas using AMA money vs officers elected serve membership AMA budgets its money ex plained pages last month Theres no right wrong involved determination arrived consensus AMA shall use its funds several magazines published dissenters views noted doing because AMA refused yet did simultaneously publish AMAs rebuttal also fact arguments presented based incorrect incom plete conclusions slanted support dis torted view AMA have published such treatise would have confuse rather clarify other hand what AMA published last monthin three areas Openers editorial AMA News piece dues AMA Presidents Corneris other side story what anyone believes matter individual choiceall suggest point what have published represents what AMAs officersmodelers like mevoted 1978 Meanwhile will voting late Jan uary new budget 1979 comes out looking like 1978 well know basic Council thinking continues changes well know some changes thinking will have some effect case decisions will made have responsibility majority mem bers rather have own fish fry make smoke NO HOMEOWNERS COVERAGE IN PENNSYLVANIA letter lawyer AMAs form er insurance company states Pennsylvania effect remote controlled airplane aircraft under terms homeowners policy hence injuries damages resulting use thereof covered under terms homeowners policy would suggest advise members recent case Hartford Insurance Group v Ohio Casualty Insurance Company tried Court Common Pleas Allegheny County No GD 76-29366 Judge Smith found feel model airplane flown Mr Hutch ings meets definition aircraft found statutes United States Commonwealth well contained acceptable dictionaries aircraft within terms OCGs policy ruling sustained Ohio Casualty Insurance Companys denial coverage under homeowners policy based exclusion denying cover age accidents occurring result bod ily injury personal damage arising out ownership maintenance operation use loading unloading aircraft decision appealed insur ance company lawyer since cost company lot money personal injury involved denied state Su preme Court net result situations AMA insurance primary least such jurisdictions interpre tation law prevailsit expected Pennsylvania decision will spread other states situation reinforces need AMA liability protection because homeowners cov erage can no longer relied upon other hand probably means AMA coverage will end up costing moreeventually right away case AMA liability protection important ever people may protection available 19 HALL OF FAME DEADLINE IS MARCH 31 Applications AMAs 1979 Model Avia tion Hall Fame awards must submitted March 31 else carried over un til following year Five awards normal ly made year Write phone AMA HQ attention Joyce Hager get application form SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT Jefco Flying Site Cont pg 70 took over Club officers came went normal over some years dream effort stayed alive because club mem bers believed project encouraged club leaders stay recog nized such projectinvolving parks recreation officials state federal govern ment agencieswas inherently loaded red tape reams paperwork procedural de lays easy opportunities passing buck naturally goes obtaining use government land funds realism also recognized politics could avoided what made toleration delays procedures possible approached problem stand point taxpayers felt right share government assistance pursued persistently Along way learned government works work proved looking handout putting own money behind requests willingness jointly fund project gained great respect eventual success Jefco story now happy hardly looked having ended Instead happy ending story regard ed happy beginning Just few months ago new Jefco club officers elected have committed themselves picking up others have left off make sure hard won site improved oper ated manner Justify investment focus attention now safety op eration maintenance property club members will continue enjoy hav ing such great place fly Congratulations certainly due Jefco club perhaps importantly contribution may much what have done themselves what have done show others what can done overall AMA viewpoint jefco story can repeated clubs help solve general flying site problem prevails everywhere Jefco example highly recommended clubs similar situation PRESIDENT MEMO Earl F Witt AMA President 26 Warwick Drive Chambersburg PA 17201 Two very important conclusions can drawn past election first since members cast largest number votes Academys history showing increasing concern democratic process inherent structure ganization Second because unusual number votes new Vice-Presidents members appear ready change facts mind will forget put responsibilities members foreMarch 1979 73 actions first report membership think should touch future planning feel Council actions really reactions events day rather sound management future welfare Academy feel Constitution Bylaws AMA need revising updating some parts outdated handling organization size nature Acad emy specific item position Sec retary-Treasurer should abolished full-time accountant two assistants job treasurer minimal Instead feel should have nationally elected first executive Vice-President specific duties relating functions Council Academy event need suc cession office President na tionally elected person would ready take over would true representa tive members rather Councilelected President responsibilities now signed Secretary-Treasurer could corporated first/executive Vice-Pres Also should make sure Con stitution Bylaws being followed instance past two years AMA has operating under agreement between Presidents AMA NAA Na tional Aeronautics Association legality questionable Article XI AMA Bylaws states management affairs AMA shall vested Ex ecutive Council consisting 14 members NAA being represented have 15 member Council Either agreement Bylaws should changed AMA Headquarters being operated highest cost areas United States large enough compete Federal Government major cor porations well-trained competent ex perienced employees vacancies occur AMA must therefore bear cost in-house training employee develop ment addition office space costing us approximately $29000 year space roughly equivalent two suburban homes three four bedrooms Looking future feel Academy should vesting funds facility own facility located lower cost area labor market less competitive past few months have discussed problems opinions numerous members association discussions lead believe managers Academy really know makeup membership instance modeling terests ages income brackets years mem bership etc essential good planning Therefore order give us bet ter working knowledge members pro pose statistical survey taken Academy members updated annually thereafter time such survey would have massive administrative undertak ing present-day computer tech nology should relatively simple pro ced u re Extending thought communicating members just little further would like call attention comments Ken Morris District VII Vice-President made January 1979 issue Model viation Ken feels Council decisions made enough input general membership members should communicate Vice-Presi dents Associate Vice-Presidents position better represented Council actions fully endorse ideas Nationals planning has progressing smoothly much earlier normal has noted other publications planned location Lincoln Nebraska appears excellent site though again must separate Free Flight other modeling activities will some distance model meet headquarters time next issue out Nationals Executive Committee will have held itial planning meeting site should firmly committed Vince Mankowski District IX Vice-President Dr Glen Lau Lin coin have spearheading efforts set ting up Nationals Lincoln Vince has requested persons willing volunteer efforts Nationals 1979 contact him Michael Freeman wrote com puter program Soaring event last years Nationals has advertising mi crocomputer owners hobbyists interested donating computers services civic activities such Nationals search rescue work would appreciate hearing anyone could assist us micro computer early possible would like computerize scoring tabulation Nationals however requires consider able lead time will holding first Council meet ing year about time receive issue will primarily planning budget meeting will have better picture Academys financial posture pro grams year after meeting hope able discuss matters membership interest future reports far enough advance Council meetings express opinions Council representative tonnecticut e S Massachusetts Hampshire Rhode Island 0 Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Associate Vice-Presidents Robert C Brodeur 405 Main Street Nashua NH 0305t Raymond Gibouleau 39 High Streen Old Town ME 04468 Charles H Learoyd PO Ron 428 Went Gronon MA 0t472 Al Nonotnik 4 Benerly Place Norwalk CT 06850 George Parker 7 Paal Or. Lee MA 0t235 A Mike Schindler 5 Bolduc Orine Ledyard CT 06339 William Wilbur 5 Laurel Ann Kinrery Mt 03904 Much sadness first off report death great friend model aviation New England ANDY DEMERS true gentle man way succumbed November 7th 1978 heart attack words IRVIN L SEARL editor well-known newsletter Southern New Hampshire BULLSHEET . Andy intense modeler always contributed share held offices well originating newsletter 1 feel very tunate have Andy friend shared him memorable times Andy will surely missed us lrv said Now plus side visited way up Burlington VT few weeks ago learned club Green Mountain RCers does great job President Larry Reed doesnt ask volunteers just says would like particular job regular club meeting everyone agrees job coming year Other club officers Jim Buchanan Clem Coulllard Stan Lattrell Dave Hall Steve Pendo two PR men attended meeting mostly through efforts Thanks gang having Another great plus phone call re ceived NCRCC club member John Cheyer 1 75 Scott Drive Manchester CT 06040 John tells son started fly ing RC Ugly Stick last July 27th now flying unassisted working roll maneuvers Whats great about Johns son Christopher just turned seven years old August 16th 1978 John terested know younger RC fli ers US has issued challenge someone come up Dad John just started flying last July Chris started end July time issue hits streets will way yet another Executive Council meeting out St Louis MO meeting scheduled January 27th will also Hobby Industry show weekend out will pleasure meet new Council members 74 Model Aviation Free Flight Radio Control flying near airports situation might involve possibility models being vicinity full-scale aircraft operations must avoidedor conducted eliminate dangerous situations Models should flown proximity full-scale aircraft unless flyer has some else him sole purpose watching full-scale aircraft super vising flying prevent accident possibilities LJUCUItIUCI El IlONII uevii FluE Nitty Hawk North Carolina75 years after Wright Brothers wind still blowingl Knowing will unable per sonally thank confi dence support nomination election President Academy Model Aeronautics would like take opportunity express apprecia tion efforts Sincerely EARL F WITT called order new President Earl Witt Earls election leaves Secretary-Treasurers job up grabs next year 1979 good people contention NEED SOLID INPUTS FORA DISTRICT MEETING HOST CLUB FOR THIS YEAR OF 1979 Lots good reports ourShowleams couple new ones being formed up Massachusetts New Hampshiresure looks like solid way build good modeling PR Lots interest Pylon Lots Show Team interest Scale too Please keep well away crowds guys Pennsylvania just ruled against coverage via homeowners insurance can expect other states follow suit New Jersey Ytrk II DISTRICT REPORT John C Griug District II Vice-President 6381 Badger Drive tsckpsrt NY 14094 Aasodt Vice-Preeldeet Pete Bianchini 260S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 David Fit aId 11 Lace Lane Elnors NY t2065 Jack Sannarco 2062 Enteteon Ave. union NJ 07083 James Sleoghter Chief Craft & Hobbies uSAF/EuROPE Boy 4067 APO Nnw Yok 09009 Hank Smith 2 Lotrare Ave. Aoborn NY 13021 new administration start New Year new AMA President Earl Witt new District II Vice President thank 2124 District II members voted have shown interest AMA makes us strong organization Strength what need convince FCC need frequencies convince various govern ment agencies help us flying site problems especially suitable Control Line Free Flight areas bring us Closer togeth face problems rising costs within organization Several changes being made var ious district appointments impor tant competition flier contest coordinator positions Dick Sobrino remains coordinator non-RC events am sure will continue ex emplary job has past Dick Smith new coordinator RC Pylon Sail plane events Larry Lundy has assumed responsibility other RC events Brad Bane has accepted membership Free Flight Contest Board replacing Car roll Allen Brad long-time competitor what feel necessary properly fill very important position Scale RC Control Line Contest Board members remain unchanged men have doing outstanding job am sure will con tinue Hank Smith Auburn NY replacing Walt Throne Associate Vice President Central NY area Walt has declined con tinue due pressing business concerns Walt thank very much past support hope can count needed future Dave Fifield continues AVP Eastern New York area Jack Sammarco continues represent Central New Jersey area Jim Slaughter will continue APO representative need AVP representation Northern Southern New Jersey want sanc tioned club Northern Southern New jersey search rosters find likely candidate open positions Send name address will carry ball need helpl duties powers responsibilities Contest Coordinators Contest Board members Vice Presidents well ad dressed AMA authority As sociate Vice Presidents also well spelled out duties District II AVPs charged duty communicating club area either person preferred telephone letter impossible person also charged active visible area business personal time will permit promptly report activities area items can included VP monthly column Communication IS name game further game communication will break what has seemed to cardinal rule Council Members publish use telephone numbers Ohs sylnanta 0 Wett Vtrgieta III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe District III Vice-President 1101 ERaho Road Dayton DII 45429 Aseociate Vice-Presidents Joe Eiben 5192 Edenhurst Lynhorts OH 44124 Francis Fluharty 504 21st St Vienna wv 26101 Laird Jackson 523 Meadombrook St Danid PA 19087 Odward wisser 1521 Summit St. McKeespors PA 15131 IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT March 10 will hold District III general member ship meeting Cleveland Ohio gather ing being held conjunction nual Cleveland National Model Plane Show show has held years promotes youth involvement through creation competition categories young sters oldsters breed model air craft will displayed its open Last year over 210 awards 75 categories given over 600 entries sponsored Cleveland Aeromodel Society managed Joe Elben Associate District Ill VP held Randall Park Mall north Randall Cleveland Ohio will run three days March 9th 10th 11th membership meeting will held Holiday Inn located mall area will start 300 pm will have new AMA President Earl Witt Execu tive Director John Worth Associate Dis trict VPs including Clevelands Joe Eiben yours truly available discuss AMA af fairs will also show new AMA film Marvelous Miniatures So have burning questions would like direct answers please come youre vitally terested future modeling youre concerned about Nats dues programs competition vs sport flying FCC frequency allocations AMA plans property invest ment results AMA future planning sessions can reached Between 9 AM 430 PM office number 716 631-6314 tween 630 PM 11 PM can reach home 716 434-3955 Sorry no col lect calls have mercy telephone bill would suggest AVPs drop note clubs area giving telephone numbers further strengthen communi cation links Newsletters also strong means communicating encourage clubs exchange newsletters would appreciate receiving copies myself will make ex cellent source data VP column Model v/at/on planning first District II meet ing 1979 held conjunction Syracuse Area Symposium February 3 second district meeting will held WRAMS Show Time short details completed try attend can column being written December day Lockport encourage step outside chuck OHLG like ly curl up fire think about what should building future time grass again turns white green next month COMMUNICATE FAI involvement support flying sites other issue please come nothing secret about AMA business since its ganization Obviously need cant met least should satisfied AMA doing its best resources available diverse needs modeling today So challenge involved day same time enjoy excep tional show hosted Cleveland area modelers will sending further informa tion show AMA meeting directly District III clubs Received nice letter Dick Myorly concerning Mountaineer RC Club Charleston WV writes Dear Mr Lowe Mountaineer R/C Club has enjoyed tremendous growth year As result have lot modelers have much learn about pects sport teach newcomers about competition club Contest Director Stan Clark has put together collection monthly contests purpose making everyone familiar flying judging last event season non-sanctioned stand-off scale contest held October 22 Seven modelers entered order finish first four places Bryce Petersen quarter-scale VagabondTonyScribner 40-size Royal Hem Jr Bill Derenberger one-eighth scale Vagabond Dave Ellis Royal Spitfire unusual entry scratch-built Miles 20 Stan Hines won high static score points Contestants planes am chnwn accompanyl -51 -b March 1979 75 row Bill Derenberger Jim Creasy Stan Hines Dave Ellis Front row Bryce Petersen Pete Oparnica Tony Scribner Bhlawarn rict Columbia land h Carolina IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 609 Pohite Road Mechuuicsville VA 23111 Aunociaoa Vic-Prssdenta Wayno Abarnathy 5221 Marlboro Pike Hillside MD 20027 Bob Champ,, 205 Tpson Rd Nowyort News VA 23606 Howard Crisprr 611 Beechwood 0r Charlortsnille VA 22901 V Bdl Hnln, 2000 Tynol, Road Chalotte NC 28210 Scott Moyer 11 Orclrad Lane Wilmington DO 19809 J05, Preston 7012 EI,ra Court Falls Church VA 22042 Paul Yaculuouc, 6408 Winthrop Dr Payntlenille NC 28301 would like start first magazine Col umn long overdue thanks John Spal ding hard work years dedication District IV members Academy John has worked very hard very long represent membership District help improve AMA Thanks John myself membersof District IV Secondly would like thank District IV members vote confi dence pledge best represent District IV VP duties ofa new VP appoint AVPs Contest Board members con test coordinators Now doesnt sound too hard except Chat have 6th December 16th contact 14 individuals confirm names address es telephone numbers etc sure doesnt give much time get feet ground does Maybe things need look Another duty write VP magazine article have time arti cle will appear March 79 issue should receive issue before February first article has AMA HQ no later December 19th Did say time writing schedule seems confusing summer contest schedule Ill catch time elections now over have new President AMA feel sure Earl Witt will good job offer him congratulations will miss Johnny Clemens job appreciate has done AMA through years will still look ing scene Johnny As will notice next few months am going change format col umn Part column will dedicated whats happening AMA concerns membership rest dedicated whats happening District IV So keep mind column belongs also want see whats going local area keep posted can tell rest District about would also like have copies newsletters clubs District please put mailing lists couple things going District now two show teamsthe DCRC Show Team MARKS Show Team two teams have qualified Triple teams 1979 five Triple teams out 22 two district Congratulations keep up good work Speaking work understand West minster Aero Modelers Maryland have working county flying site quite now Parks Recreation Advi sory Board Carroll County has received proposal working very closely club acquire land get project its way Ill keep posted project knows maybe same thing can done area friend also wants bark hello District IV well both talking next issue Alabama 0 Florida gia issippi 0 Poerto Rico V South Carnlina essee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNaiII District V Vice-Presirlent 617 Sonth 20 Avenoe Birmingham AL 35205 Anecdote Vc-Prenidenta Jerome Hall 4326 Baywood Dr. Hsantsnille AL 35808 Rctard Jackson 108 Thornlen St Oarleeton Hats SC 28405 Arthur Johrsor 932 Basyan Delray Bead, FL 33444 Joseph Mcalza, SR 00866 Boo 1532 Paierdo PR 00648 Ed Moortna, P0 Bun 1643 Ealin AF8 FL 32642 Ton Thackor 23901Z Law,sceeille Hwy Decatur GA 30033 Since reported last Ive Atlanta twice visit two clubs Atlanta Drones Atlanta RC Club Both times caught pretty good about AMA dues increase INFLATION folks dont care what anybody sayseverything has gone up Mr Tom Thacker will new AMA Associate VP 1979 State Georgia newsletter editor Atlanta Drone Society good Tom replaces Mr Pat Koehler served distinction 1978 Thanks Pat Did tell Mr Joseph Micalizzi new AMA Associate VP Puerto Rico Jo seph edits fine newsletter sometimes Spanish sometimes English wants exchange other newsletter editors District V anywhere else US address Joseph Micallizi SR 00866 Box 1532 Faiardo Puerto Rico 00648 District V Scale Contest Board representative Dave Platt showing new BU-133 Bill McCaIlie Broward County flying field near Miami See next month Send some pic tures Im out Illinnit ana 0 Kentucky nori VI DISTRICT REPORT Horracs Cain District VI Vice-President 523 Weidner Road Buffalo Grave IL 60090 Aseociat Vsee-Preeidutns Dane Dans c/u DA Enterprises Bou 338 Haubstadt IN 47838 Roaa Gee, RR 5 Guincy IL 62301 Frank HWhes 709 NE 44th 55 Kansas City MO 84118 Glenn Len 819 Marduke Batavia IL 60510 daring gave op portunity serve District VI Vice Presi dent thanks hope dont disappoint Ill try work towards goals specified Since Im own present out input time Ill mention tended course steering myself see needs corrections dont bash ful Call write please advised work crazy schedules may difficult catch phone call please leave name number Ill get back ardent objective national level persuade Executive Council AMA does need multiple level mem berships levels will allow member choose services desires pay likewise will very hard sell keep cards letters coming anyone reading lives outside District VI drop VP line ideas about drop copy too 76 Model Aviation Miss Anne Whitson flying important baby biplane side Goodyear Blimp hangar Dr John Martin others got hot took outside some air photo 2rathed has mailect fine pictures Mer idian Area Radio Kontrol Society activities Shown Buddy Dveirin Bob Schultz helping set up display Buddys 16 ft Big Bird recent Mississippi Air National Guard Air Show Meridian Thanks Mary No person can master concerning sophisticated events cate gory Contest Board members need help would like really assist send name address etc favorite events need volunteers District Advis ory Council will required some communicating else can have direct part rules fly too much drop CB member note copy like know goes youve seen latest directories know Mike Mueller Pattern pilot extra ordinaire has assumed position District VI RC Contest Board member Bob Under wood moves over Scale Roger Geers Quincy IL Frank Hughes Kansas City MO will continue Associate Vice Presi dents Dave Davis power panel DA En terprises Box 335 Haubstadt IN 47639 latest addition Associate Vice Presidents Glenn Lee has agreed remain As sociate VP help Control Line groups really nice thing Glenns part certainly appreciate date December 16 1978 Im working filling four vacancies interested call club members northeastern Illinois northwestern tip Indiana note Association Greater Chicago Radio Control Clubs just rebated nice amount monies clubs performed cer tain services EXPO Model Trade Show addition selected individuals received enough buy new engine kit tool whatever RC club active member association youre losing fine opportunity own Skylarks RC Club received enough either finance club pic nic contract years mowing flying field bad few hours work dont join CLUB OFFICERS Note Please send club name meeting place time dates mailing address might include details care would like names addresses clubs Contest Directors CLUB MEMBERS Note Remind offi cers send info club chartered might remember believe AMA organization modelers whatever interest bashful input submit ideas proposals complaints etc please have homework completed takes facts figures documented evidence get work done changes made Personal desires emo tional speculation just simply wont cut Still dont afraid speak up hang maybe can accomplish some good things month thought might inter ested clubs history vember 3rd Radio Control Club Chicago celebrated its 25th anniversary banquet attended members wives friends RC3 club commonly called has very interesting history club organized 1953 six members Sid Peterson Jerry Johnson Dick Newport Ed Dennenhold Art Nelson Tom Hughes Sid Peterson resides sunny Florida started home-built radios escampments hand-launched planes still very ac tive RC 1960 member Ed Kazmirski won World Championship air plane called Taurus 1976 RC3 challenged Col Betkeys Combat team aerial duel Fort Wayne IN came home victorsl Through years RC3 has very active Pattern Competition its members could always found mid western contests year young er members Mike Toolan placed first Nats Sr Advanced Pattern Class LONG LIVE RC3 Now about club So now Ill grab Hotstuff head workbench Im still optimistic enough believe summer will come extra long melt darn ice snow Iowa 0 Michigan 0 Minnesota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Kemoeth F Morris District VII Vice-Presideet 1023 Iowa Avenue Meocatine IA 52761 Asacciate VIce-Pneidsta James 0 Clark RR 3 Cadar RapIds IA 52401 Tim PrIce 11287 Sear Sterling Hgts. MI 48078 William Rohrlog 4494 Tanglewood Tr St Joseph Ml 49085 Geoff Styles 2801 5 Beaumont Ave. Kansueville WI 63139 Terry Taylor 8308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 Wayne Yeager 38235 Castle Romulus MI 48174 Minneapolis 17th No vember present Twin City Radio Con trollers Award Excellence trip terrible due weather banquet great first time chance meet AMA members Twin City area Saturday 18th area AMA meeting held Holiday Inn attended area clubsTCRC St Paul RC Grassfield RC Minneapolis Piston Poppers Minneapolis Aero Club AVP Terry Taylor CLCB member Jim Sinton also attendance meeting proved excellent items discussed main ob jective get area clubs together talk about common problems initi ate better COMMUNICATION between clubs hope have some small area meetings 1979 look directory officers will find District VII has new As sociate Vice President Milwaukee have appointed Geoff Styles position serve area am sure clubs Wisconsin have heard Geoff now can contact him 2601 5 Beaumont Ave Kansasville WI 531 39 Im sure Geoff will represent very well am looking another AVP repre sent southern Minnesota 1979 replace Howie Wayne Howies appointment AVP ended December 31 anyone has time desire ability work position would appreciate hearing District VII EAST meeting con junction Lansing Cards EXPO III will held March 24 1979 Hilton Inn Lansing will twice display area longer public viewing time will trophies first three places plus special Judges Trophy Best Show judging AMA rules except Old Timer will SAM rules Hope get see last report said appoint ed Bill Ransom AMA Safety Commit tee error should have said recommended Bill selection committee up Homer Smith VP Dis trict XI Sorry about LEON RYKTARSYK has appointed Navy Carrier Advisory Committee BOB BALDUS has appointed Combat Advisory Committee appoint ments made RON McNALLY CLCB Chairman comments events should sent people approp riate Control Line Contest Board member Jim Sinton asked remind everyone deadline rules cross-proposals March 1 1979 Any comments have should sent Contest Board members final vote rules changes will Sep tember 11979 Dont wait until its final complaindo now people have input go Another area COMMUNICATION March 1979 77 Left right Doug Brueshaber CD Grassfield RC Jack Krekelberg Pros TCRC Jack OLeary Pros. Minneapolis Aero Club Dave Anderson TCRC Left right Son Jack ekeIberg Jack Krekelberg Pros TCRC holding plaque Jack OLeary Pros Minneapolis Aero Club erc rugni Iercn aroun oocy ieso RC Al Schwartz Pros St Paul rse3rian Crousley St Paul RC Dennis Hoffman St Paul RC Standing Doug Brueshaber CD Grassfield RC Jack Krekelberg Pros TCRC received nice letter Lenny Rusch Wheaton MN Lenny secretary WHEATON BLACK SHEEP RC CLUB held Fun Fly last June very good turn out 22 active members club work pretty hard can make next year fun fly am sure would have good time very welcome Arkansas siana Mexico homa s VIII DISTRICT REPORT John Embry District VIII Vice-President 1500 Anita Street Sulphur LA 10663 Associate vice-prexideoxa Ban Axenill 9117 La Barranea NE Albxrquerqxe NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lobanox Sulphxr LA 70663 Gene tIempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 William Harley 111927 Commerce Pleasansox TX 78064 Larry Sarsor 1415 Manor Dr. Bartleaville OK 74003 AMA Headquarters called few days ago advise won District VIII Vice Presidency 1979-1980 Since call have begun have better feel some pects job selection numerous appointive officers district preparation column complex imagined First thanks members Dis trict VIII electing hope up expectations Second request perhaps bit threat promise Please let know what going area land mass known District VIII really huge need puts what want through AMA what think what doing Otherwise lies threat since feel obligated put something month may get tired hearing about parts district can personal ly cover Pictures incidentally can often ex press small space words will try use some yours re produce well Note Black-and-white best mentioned earlier appointment several officers district first column am going introduce persons have agreed serve during 1979 1980 So far five Associate Vice Presidents have selected Quite probably number will grow six sev en within few months Space limited knowledge varies few words about goes Associate Vice Presideuits BUZZ AVERILLAlbuquerque New Mexico Buzz has served capacity several years has graciously agreed con tinue flies types models plus fullscale best known least Free Flight RC Soaring activity GENE HEMPELGarland Texas Gene well known articles Con trol Line Speed Model tiation extremely active modeler worker AMA BILL HURLEYPleasanton Texas Bill RC Pattern flier covers Texas contest activity also works hard area promoting modeling general LARRY SA RTORBartlesvilleOklahoma Larry lives far north can hardly claim him District VIII Also RCer Larry active competition throughoutTexas Okla homa Arkansas also active Pattern Judges Association N ED BARN ESSulphur Louisiana Ned has served very well during past several years Having him town gives strong right hand help Vice Presi dents duties Ned didnt want waste AVP position him However until AVP coverage have listed above evalu ated going serve capacity need additional AVP arises other area district may step down best thing about arrangement will affect way helps Contest Board Members FREE FLIGHTMark Valerius Houston Texas has consented continue func tion dont know Mark personally look forward changing situation CONTROL LINEBill Lee Missouri City Texas has agreed take job Bill long talk other night An outstand ing modeler full ideas thoughts AMA activities think Bill will very active Contest Board member SCA LEBuddy Irwin Desoto Texas will fill slot Buddy another appointee personally know However comes highly recommended through several sources understand Buddy test pilot Vought Aircraft RADIO CONTROLBill Thomas Bartles yule Oklahoma well known RC competitor years Bill first met 14 years ago designer several aircraft latest know being Superfection Bill has asked take job before am es pecially proud has now accepted Contest Coordinators CONTROL LINE FREE FLIGHT IGEN ERALJohn Deaton Fort Worth Texas John has serving capacity comes highly recommended grateful agreed contine John told phone between new baby building new home modeling has fallen behind However homes become settled babies learn sleep night hang John RADIO CONTROLBob Talley Neder land Texas friend years Bob well known Gulf Coast region unusual airplanes better believe strange look up see stop sign fly over forgot look Bob four-way stop being first column have no idea long going work out maga zine print better quit fold up tenna turn off switches put bat teries charge Cxlxradx as aska h Oakxta e Soath takxta Ix DISTRICT REPORT Vince Mankowalsi District IX Vice-President 105 Walde Circle Bellenue NE 68005 Aaaociats Vice-Praldenxa charles Brannon 2220 Mariposa Blxd Casper WY 82601 Paul Katal 910 North 12th Fargo ND 58102 Jim OReLily 4760 N Bastix Wichita KS 67220 Jim Rickents 516S Cloudas Sioux Falls SD 57103 Summer flying over AMA elections have held club elections auctions now also concluded might think period inactivity Wrong last years experience expect day mail tonnage will increase greatly right about time reading re port Winter being time building modelers have time drop line about some idea project interested must glue drying sand ing mind wanders small de tails finally materialize put down writing ers seem have difficulty finding time write warm sunny day winds favorable holidays divide time between tending business clubs building/writing time Since report ing written during holidays let us take moment look something happened last fall Denver 78 Model Aviation come uI tne memoers UT 1fl6 vvneaton IacK Sheep Some aircraft Fun Fly sponsored Wheaton Black Sheep Left right Brad Beal Nosen Champ Fran Beal Nosen J-3 Don Whaley Nosen Gere Sport John Worth right representing Jefco Aeromodelers Club presenting check $8000 George 0MalIey Director Di vision Parks Recreation Chatfield Aerodrome dedicated memory 0 J McDonald October 28 1978 new flying site 4000 square feet includes two runways pit spectator areas represents four years work Jefco Aeromodelers Colorado Di vision Parks Outdoor Recreation worked side side make dream come true whole story course cannot told separate article would great set other areas wanting build good site can however whet appetite few photos what possible people dream work make dream come true very fortunate dedication field Denver district meeting occurred same weekend district officers pictured below able attend meeting also attended dedi cation Jefco Aeromodelers certainly have congratulations admiration accomplishments REMEMBER THE EDITOR next time see club newslet ter editor club safety officer take time thank hard-working members club deserve recognized safety officer sometimes has wear black hat believes what doing club believes too dedicating himself sometimes being part un popular decision courage initiative keeps flying sites Remember acquiring site half job having flying site keeping just important Thank Paul Samaras Jefco Aeromodelers club safety officers reminding us other halfsafe flying no accident Perhaps Maurice Richard editor Sioux Falls RCers South Dakota newsletter Glitch put trials tribulations ing club newsletter editor best Being editor like wearing dark suit wetting pants its warm feeling nobody notices newsletter editor keeps club together builds interest informs members rallies help clear fields attends meetings holds elections auctions contests much much best way thank Alaska o ana S Oregon ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District Xl Vice-President 1411 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Associate Vice-Presidents Al Culver 1607 S von Elm Pocatello 083201 Simon Dreese Rt 1 Box 48 Boadviem MT 59015 Clarence C Haught Rn 5 Box 16 Coene dAlene ID 83814 Ed McCollough 53 SE 61 Portland OR 97215 Orlando Dlv Redo 26608 Dover Court Kent WA 98031 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main Street Redmond WA 98052 time year us spend lot time building rather flying also time year gather Symposiums District Meetings sneaky way reminding you should al ready planning attend dis trict year several held first district meeting will February 3 1979 should have already seen flyer this reminder meet ing will 500 pm Boeing Recrea tion Center 400 pm same day will contest scheduling session RC activi ties like contests fun flys etc Control Line Free Flight contests will handled Don Dodd usual manner Just send Don desired dates before March 15 lot other things going same weekend well havent heard about time read both heap trouble new year upon us offers op portunity start new slate did last year 1978 has good year District Xl significant things have accomplished clubs number real problems have over come progress being made others Activity collective favorite sport has good seems increase areas time sit back reflect what have accomplished individ newsletter editor give him something print Call him about newest creation building hints ideas flying field thank him deserves Arizona fereta ii da t x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-Presideot 2501 Armoor tane Redoods Beocir CA 90278 Aaaociata VicaProidnta Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lana Walnut Creek CA 94698 Alan Chisolm 1100 West Show Promo CA 93111 John Pand 4269 Syoka Clrda San Jose CA 95136 Sob Reynolds Rt 8 Ban 51 Tucson AZ 05710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowdan Ave Long Bead, CA 90808 No District X report month ually happy results have congratulations have support bigger better year 1979 Lets Flying cold winter can very re warding done properly Richard Robb editor Rain-Bird Flyer Ketchikan Alaska wrote recent issue lot tips right group very success ful snow ice flying few tips might worthwhile should know about living north ern Climates Battery power critical check carefully Wipe down antenna alcoholre moves grime provides better contact Check hinges pushrodscold makes binding worse Use wooden propsplastic gets brittle cold Put piece styrofoam down insulate everything ground Reduce flights least 20%battery power lost during cold Wear proper clothinghands hardest protect Take sunglassesthe glare can damage vision last Executive Council meeting spent quite bit time discussing need Safety Committee within Academy effort get off ground rash moment VP agreed organize committee write charter approval President Executive Council help very much needed club has established safety program please let know send documentation might have appeal directed entire country special interest groups have safety program beneficial entire hobby-sport will take cooper ation everyone Keep tuned infor mation committee develops Thought day Yesterday memory tomorrow vision today really bitch Happy holiday season March 1979 79 Model Aeroaromo asaicatod uJMcuonaIa View aircraft pit area asphalt tarmac showing spectators club aircraft Rocky Mountains background L R Jerry Deneau John Worth Chuck Brannon Vince Mankowski Deon Copeland Mike Taliman Travis McGinnis Bill Bieda Jerry Murphy Speaker George Hunter Jefco Aeromodel ers Club U Io CHRIS SCOTT AGAIN WINS AMA CL POSTAL LITTLE WHITE MOUSE STILL FLYING SETS 2027 RECORD IN JACK LUEKEN FALL FLYING FAIR Runners-up Michael J Morrissey Shel don C Ybanez Steve Leventhal Mike Hart Eric Peterson entries up 50 percent over last year times much much better year almost half times under 3 min utes last year two achieved Winner Chris Scott tells us famous 1976 racer Little White Mouse shows ravages time magic 2-minute flight still eludes him2027 best ever Hes tried different props plugs fuel en gine same stock Cox Black Widow used last year Cox hi-compression head jacked up extra gasket run Cox Custom Blend fuel turning Tornado 5-4 prop new equipment Chris used new pair cleated football shoes feet have grown bigger contest held during August through October allowed kind CL AA model 35 lines Rules required contestants start engine fly 48 laps during mandatory pit stop refueling required 008 lines Chris said could rely 67-68 mph racer left about 12 seconds pit stop 2-minute flight obtained Chris very nearly made goal Congratulations Chris 1 Chris L Scott 2 Michael Morrissey 3 Sheldon Ybanez 4 Steven Leventhal 5 Mike Hart 6 Eric Peterson 7 Darrin Albert 8 David Purdy 9 David Martucci 10 Derrick Patstone 11 Dan Lavoie 12 James Cote 13 Brian Sellers 14 Charlie Vosberg 15 Paul Newman 16 Peter Fong 17 Dave Dixon 18 Dan Abel 19 James Quinn 20 Jim Abel 21 Mike Baltes 22 Julie Abel 23 Sean Boston 24 Peter Quinn 25 Manuel Barajas 26 Scott Smecko Robbie McGarvey 27 John Kiar 28 Griff Stone 29 Jimmy Baidridge 30 Jeff Zachry Dayton OH Saratoga Springs NY Roanoke VA Anaheim CA Escondido CA Halifax MA Escondido CA Escondido CA Manville NJ Escondido CA Escondido CA Halifax MA Somerville NJ Escondido CA Topeka KS Spokane WA Albuquerque NM Florissant MO Algonquin IL Florissant MO San Pedro CA Florissant MO Escondido CA Algonquin IL Cudahy CA teamSpokane WA Somerville NJ Purchase NY Topeka KS Escondido CA Michael Morrissey wasnt far behind 2173 time indicates pit stop must have pretty fast model pictured looks bulkier Chris Michaels original cut-down lightened Ring Master powered stock Cox Black Widow using Fox Missle Mist fuel Sullivan 01 2 Rediformed lines turning 6x3 Topflite nylon prop boiled Besides flying planes Michael also Saratoga Junior Highs top athletes Sheldon Ybanezs Mighty Might modified Little White Mouse described previous issue Junior Flightl Steve Leventhal improved both contest placing time over last years effort Little White Mouse original Mighty Might Sterling Shoestring original original Sterling Shoestring Phase Mouse original Tomato Crate original original original Goodyear Owl Racer Phase original original De Knight Special Sterling Eindecker CG Lil Wizard Phase Baby Paymaster Firebird Cox Racer Scientific Zig Zag Cox plastic Cessna 1 80 Sig Sky Ray Phase 2027 21 73 2191 2240 2374 2380 2422 2445 2458 2462 2502 2520 2567 25 97 3075 3100 3145 3275 3296 3350 33 88 3420 4006 4027 4242 4330 4433 55 60 34 laps attem Pt f 0 Steve headed 11 California entries sent Ben Sasnett Flying done different areas over three months Conway Junior Model Airplane Club ran trials Saturday offered free AA CL kit fliers choice breaking 3-minute mark Regular trials throughout week con ducted Hidden Valley Middle School another group CL flying Juniors has sprung up Escondido Ben put up Tee Dee 049 top time Southern Cal ifornia CL Association thanks going Ed Daneff taking leadership also sweetened pot once again scheduling event near Los Angeles year trophies awarded top three incen tives spurred California youngsters val iant efforts couple examples Charlie Vosberg made numerous attempts de stroying two motors crashes gradu ally inched way barely past 3-minute mark Mike Hart tried repeatedly put together several weeks watch plane break up 47th lap record flight Steve Leventhal traveled 90 miles Anaheim fly Conway School used virtual stock Sterling Shoestring powered not-so-stock Cox Black Widow Using Kelly 5x4 glass propeller 70% nitro 10% propylene oxide brew Steves speeds nudged 70 mph pit stop took about 25 seconds time Steve believes can improve con test according Ben has positive results kids really stoked event already planning strategies next year Eric Peterson James Cote Halifax MA both flew /2 models own design Erics dad judging timing Both look forward next years contest Three Middlesex NJ Modelers Model Plane Club Juniors flew three sep arate occasions plus tuneup training session According Gene Sellers trio David Martucci Brian Sellers John KIar Juniors really improved skills good time Little White Mouse has great influence designs used Cox Black Widow engine popular James Lee writes Topeka KS Paul New mans original combination Netzeband Cats Paw Black Widow Jimmy Baldridges model lost ground grabbed FLY INDOORS IN AMA POSTAL January/February/March dates available hall gymnasium flying sites youngster everywhere 18 younger entrants Hand-Launched Glider Hand-Launched Stick events enter lf missed full de tails last issue write Ed Whitten copy Well look whats om page page just isnt enough See next month 80 Model Aviation FLIGHT ED WHITTEN Box 176 Wall St Ste New York NY 10005
Edition: Model Aviation - 1979/03
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MINUTES OF NOV 4 EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING AMAs Council equivalent Board Directors met fifth time 1978 Ramada Inn Omaha Nebraska fol lowing attendance President Johnny Clemens Dallas TX Secretary/Treasurer Earl Witt Chambersburg PA Executive Director John Worth Fairfax VA Vice President Dis trict Clifton Piper Atkinson NHVP-ll John Byrne Bayside NY VP-Ill Don Lowe Day ton OH VP-IV John Spalding Lanham MD VP-V Jim McNeill Birmingham AL VP-VI Glenn Lee Batavia IL VP-VII Ken Morris Muscatine IA VP-VIII Murry Frank Wichita Falls TX VP-IX Vince Mankowski Bellevue NE VP-X Jim Scarborough Redondo Beach CA VP-XI Homer Smith Seattle WANation al Aeronautic Association Executive Director Vic Powell Arlington VA Also attendance several guests District IX Vice President Associate Vice President Jim Ricketts Sioux Falls SD Frank Trouba Omaha NE Dr Glenn Lau Lincoln NE Robert Willey Lincoln NE Representing EWH Specialties Inc en gine retailers Robert Hutton Arling ton TX Present AMA Headquarters executive staff Micheline Madison FAI/Contest Boards Administrator regular meeting Academy Model Aeronautics brought order President Clemens 910 am After noting full body vice presidents pre sent guests introduced advised could speak through vice presidents ITEM FINANCIAL REPORTS AMA General J Worth ED4 initiated Council review Academys budget September 30 noting results verified previous predictions major deficit situa tion 1978 further noting AMAs sur plus near depletion down $16000 almost $1 15000 January Discussion followed touching pects Academys financial structure 1 Insurance Worth advised AMA insurance prospectus available ask has created purpose providing documentation insurance dustry upon possible alternate offers may based Spalding IV advocated creation special reserve AMA regains surplus purpose having money available establish self-insurance Academy future stating need becoming creasingly vital Worth response question McNeill V advised preliminary research idea AMA creating its own surance company absorbing larger part current risks involves large investment complex problems about tends produce report Council review 2 Membership renewal Worth advised 5000 membership renewals re ceived within two weeks mid-October mailing very positive response though too early provide trend need better inform members benefits beyond insurance discussed D Lowe III stated great lack understanding total role large national organization like AMA has offer Lowe feels should constantly explained Model viatlon Vic Powell ED NAA advised divisions have same identity problem suggested publicity ads newspapers magazine media educate attract interest members general public 3 Credit Cards Worth advised 13% renewals far credit card further noted because large vol ume credit card transactions credit card company has given 2% service charge Council consensus indicated new mem berships should also able use credit cards Other possible extensions credit card policy requested included agenda item next Council meeting 4 Senior Citizens/Handicapped Dues Council consensus time such groups should singled out special treatment although future possi bility reviewing special cases exceptions might considered MOVED J Spalding IV seconded M Frank VIII terminate discussion no dues changes 1979 15 forpassed unanimously B Interest Bearing Account Policy Worth explained present policy deposit Continued page 71 March1979 69 AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents AMA ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS] 81 5 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 Worlds Largest Sport Aviation Organization AMAs longest serving President Johnny Clemens right received Acab ritorlous Service Award Tournament Champions banquet Las Vegas last Johnny elected four consecutive terms 1971 through 1978 Presenting award John Worth AMA Executive Director THE FORMAL dedication ceremonies took place October 281978 dream gan long before started nobody knew would take four years times looked like project wasnt going anywhere now looking back its obvious long struggle discouragements enroute well worth end result J efco Aeromod elers clubs Denver area have best flying sites coun try pictures show what site like now already plans improve further have similar achievements else Some fact happened years ago have since disappeared Thats likely happen Chatfield Aerodrome Jefco site due couple unique features effect 25-year contract between club state itself assures lengthy minimum lifespan other project has jointly funded Jefco club government agencies involved jefco club put up $8000 matched government money Because club has built-in protection investment property its future addition club invested another $2000 further improvements site So Jefco Aeromodelers have $10000 vested project date might seem club members relatively wealthy about same other club similar size have about 100 members club investment averages out about $100 per member turn averages out about $25 per year per member four year effort investment terms work rather direct cash contribution club raised money way could think raffles bake sales soliciting donations model shows etc Along way some anonymous people admired ef fort contributed some hundreds dollars dedication ceremony someone turned check another $100 What Jefco club going spirit produced enthusiasm persistence cooperation planning determination pa tience few people bore lions share negotiation endless meetings gov ernment agencies real secret jefco success boils down continuity leadership originator project bow out due lack additional time others Continued page 73 FOUR YEAR EFFORT PRODUCES SUPER FLYING SITE 70 Model Aviation George Hunter former peign obtain flying site Denver area master ceremonies airfield dedica tion October 28 1978 Representing AMA event District VP Vince Mankowski Executive Director John Worth Profesuuneu signs ennence ihe prestige Jefco stying sue ena reinforce periie ammospnera i ne signs eisa neip assure sase ana oraar ly operation necessity government support busy flight line provided excellent model air show public during airfield ded ication ceremonies demonstrated different tvbes models flown club members Council Minutes Cont pg 69 much money possible long term inter est bearing accounts asked approval use short term interest accounts greater re turn temporary cash surplus MOVED H Smith XI seconded V Mankowski IX Executive Direc tor have policy authority concerning interest bearing accounts provided Council kept formed changes policy also no stock bond accounts included 15 passed unanimously ITEM II MODEL SIZE VS SAFETY A Big Models aspects safety con cerning large models wasdiscussed Lowe Ill spoke against legislation thinking prema ture stating big necessarily bad citing speed much hazardous condition Witt SIT supported points emphasizing immediate concern should regulation rather attitude FAA suggested AMA position show established policy large models attention received FAA Lowe further spoke advisa bility establishing Safety Committee study recommend policy concerning areas safety large models having pri ority Spalding IV recommended contacting pertinent special interest organizations view having produce safety policy guidelines would enable Council have specialized input aid future policy decisions concerning safety following three-part motion fered voted separate actions MOVED J Spalding IV seconded K Morris VII pylon NMPRA organization re quested provide AMA HQ March 31 1979 safety program must clude positive speed decreasing criteria 1979 contest season 7 6 against ED NAA S/T II VI VIII 2 abstained Pres b quarter scale organization QSAA re requested provide AMA HQ posi tive internal safety program March 31 1979 special look size weight speed limitations 14 1 abstained ED c Council established Safety Com mittee expand AMA safety program Committee make regular reports through Model Aviation magazine 15 passed unanimously connection motion 5 H Smith XI volunteered establish serve temporary chairman Safety Committee until operating guidelines have cre ated Committee votes chairman choice Smith asked Council members provide him names possible committee members soon possible after Nov 4 Council Meeting order have Committee operating Spring Coun cil Meeting MOVED M Frank VIII seconded K Morris VII Homer Smith XI authorized establish AMA Safety Com mittee acting temporary chairman opportunity withdraw upon appoint ment permanent chairman Safety Committee 15 forpassed unanimously Discussion continued centering around increasing size models con tain size within reason insurance safe ty purposes Worth spoke current problem member interested attempting stall radio control equipment 1-3 Cub full-size aircraft advised situation difficult deal because Academy does have definition model aircraft As interim measure Worth suggested adop ting FAI definition appears FAI Sporting Code making effective im mediately including AMA Safety Code MOVED J Worth ED seconded G Lee VI add following definition AMAs Safety Code safety code applies model aircraft defined heavier air craft engine able carry human being 15 forpassed unanimously Various means making membership aware safety discussed M Frank VIII suggesting creation safety film clip accompany AMA films latter ordered AMAs Film Library ITEM III REDISTRICTING noted several proposals received VPs Headquarters ask ing reevaluation present district boundaries issue raised primarily districts Ill VI VII Ken Morris VII investigated situation reported problem essentially contest coordination Morris further remarked opinion matter should referred Long Range Planning present no action should taken towards changing boundaries MOVED M Frank VIII seconded K Morris VII table discussion redis tricting Long Range Planning meeting scheduled next day 15 forpassed unanimously Spalding IV suggested Headquarters send appreciation letters members presented excellent proposals redis tricting stating letter issue will given further study vice presidents concerned ITEM IV MAIL BALLOT/SAFETY CODE A Procedures Confusion noted con cerning mail ballot distributed Coun cil vice president via Headquarters Worth noted outcome ballot may question since some vice presidents viewed ballot straw vote rather official possible ramifications yond original premise ballot Worth therefore requested Council provide guidelines conducting official mail ballotsfrom vice presidents well Headquarterswhere long range basic policy involved MOVED C Piper seconded J Scarborough X mail ballot may originated Council member subect approval President after may distributed vote Headquarters clear ly prominently designate Official Ballot 15 forpassed unanimously B Reconsideration Because original ballot asked phrase inserted AMAs Safety Code sticker concerning use drugs intoxicants some doubt part some Council members concerning nature ballot sub ject reconsidered basis legal problems After considerable discussion apparent consensus current Safety Code has adequate wording subject original proposal withdrawn C Implementation though Safe ty Code wording will changed discus sion subject brought out its value thoughts means can further distributed Worth noted Code ad hesive sticker form included member ship renewal mailings alternate year ro tation basisi 980 being next time will given out Worth suggested interim paper version printed available distribute trade shows other model er gatherings M Frank VIII suggested pub lishing cut-out version Model Aviation preferably color Council consensus proceed printed paper version Safety Code making available vice presidents ready ITEM V 1979 NATS A Review Site Possibilities E Witt S/T reported had meeting airport FAA authorities Lincoln NE supportive request stage Nats Lincoln 1979 Witt assured Council facilities excellent next step negotiations obtain written formal agreement Other sites such Columbus/Springfield Ohio Lake Charles LA also consid ered Nats Committee 1979 B Nats Executive Committee Recommen dations Witt Chairman Nats Execu tive Committee submitted following re port September 30 1978 meeting discussed great lengths oper ating details Nationals including costs Two items came Out meeting re quired Council concurrence 1 Although intent make Nationals self-sustaining financially seems little probability its current format recommend Council budget Nationals no other reason psychology being position reporting loss member ship would talking cost saving relation Nationals has different public connotation 2 Plan Nationals far advance possiblethat primarily respect location felt should work toward new Nats format Study possibility sep arate Nats such RC/CL Nats FF another interim set up objective schedule information possibilities recommend working toward holding Nationals Lincoln Nebraska 1979 cent ral Ohio 1980 Lake Charles Louisiana 1981 Fourth year plan would new format event site should fall through available would recom mend site schedule moved up year MOVED V Mankowski IX seconded K Morris VII approve 1979 Nats site Lincoln NE 14 1 abstained VI ITEM VI CONTEST SANCTIONS Council reviewed specific proposal submitted Horrace Cain essentially called removing demonstrations Rule Book thereby making unnecessary sanction such event Council con sensus after some discussion sanc tioning structure should remain MOVED M Frank VIII seconded V Mankowski IX deny action sanctioning changes proposed Horrace Cain 14 1 against Xl ITEM VII FREE MEMBERSHIPS A For Contest Directors cost Open membership now $2500 advisabil ity stringent free membership pol icy CDs debated consensus March 1979 71 Council time due dues increase change policy would detrimental Contest Director morale MOVED McNeiIl Vj seconded H Smith Xl award free memberships Contest Directors accordance current policy contest actually heldfree membership applicable noshows weather cancellations contest report has filed 15 forpassed unan imously B Judges noted proposal Howard Crispin submitted Council brief proposal asks free membership RC Aerobatic Judges MOVED ding IV seconded V Mankowski IX accept Howard Crispin s proposal provide free memberships RC Aerobatic Judges 13 against 2 abstained ED IV though proposal voted down majority Council noted valid points prob lem defining judge other types of ficials made unfeasible accept propo sal until whole picture thoroughly considered ITEM V III WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS A 1979 Worth briefed Council fact Yugoslavia withdrawn its offer host 1979 Free Flight world champion ships due political factors involving South Africa Worth noted National Free Flight Society submitted proposal US host event Taft CA no other country available Council reviewed detailed offer NFFS lists costs site location manpower logistics other factors includ ing AMAs obligations offer accepted FAI consensus agreement situation similar 1978 involved Indoor world championships US should offer help MOVED H Smith Xl seconded Scarborough X AMA prepared offer host 1979 Free Flight World Championships no other offer made Also financial limits AMAs obligation imposedto remain within AMAs FAI budget 13 1 against VI 1 abstained SIT B 1980 request noted National Association Rocketry AMA make US hosting offer FAI 1980 Spacemodels World Championships followup similar offer made 1978 event has hot accepted FAI Therefore Council noting conditions essen tially same indicated no objection MOVED M Frank VIII seconded J Spalding IV approve US offer FAI no expense AMA NAR host 1980 Spacemodels World Champion ships 15 forpassed unanimously C Combat AMA President sole US voting delegate FAI asked Council guidance concerning proposal submitted Gary Frost Pres MACA USA will have vote December FAI/CIAM meeting proposal provides three pit men part Control Line Combat teamsthe rea soning behind proposal allow funding pit men same team members Council consensus due cost factors proposal should supported 0 Soaring Ray Marvin Chairman FAI Soaring Team Selection Committee petitioned Council funding permit adding fourth member part team Council discussed request noting adequate funds exist Soaring Team Fund accommodate extra cost program participants agree MOVED H Smith Xl seconded V Mankowski IX deny request AMA funds support fourth team member Soaring 15 forpassed unanimously ITEM IX ADVERTISING A Discount Ads Worth advised let ter intent received discount house concerning ad Model Aviation noted no legal grounds accepting AMA liable suit unless such ads accepted MOVED M Frank VIIIseconded V Mankowski IX pursue restrictive policy concerning discount ads due legal circumstances beyond control 15 passed unanimously discussion agreed AMA would continue its present ad limit 20% increasing editorial pages necessary maintain percentage also agreed possibility offering lower prices dealers would explored encourage con tinued dealer magazine sales B Type Ads question raised concerning whether ads unrelated modeling activity would acceptable MOVED H Smith Xl seconded C Piper continue policy accept ing unrelated advertising 15 forpassed unan imously ITEM X AWARDS A Fellowships Two such awards ap proved announced upon presentation B Distinguished Service Award Three approved unanimously C Superior Service Award Three ap proved unanimously 0 Award Excellence Ken Morris VII asked Council approve three Excellence Awards conferred clubs district outstanding service Council gave ap proval dissent E Perpetual Trophies Worth asked Council guidance concerning future pol icy perpetual trophies citing numer ous difficulties now exist hand ling consensus Council HQ should procure case display per petual trophies permanently winners re ceiving certificate rather actual tro phy specific AMA policy perpetual tro phies may considered later time F Scholarship Worth reported Council Bob Stalick chairman Scholarship Committee has recommended three winners 1978 scholarships total amount divided $2000 MOVED M Frank VIII seconded G Lee VI accept Scholarship Com mittee recommendation three winners 1978 first prize $1000maximum total divided $2000 15 forpassed unanimous ly ITEM XI MUSEUM As follow-through subject AMA Museum discussed August Coun cil meeting Worth offered record against such time AMA becomes posi tion take action basic information what would entail establish museum moderate cost basis Following discussion Worths presenta tion Council approved first step tak ing inventory what AMA now holds museum quality articles development documentation administrative proced ures also creation forms cataloging ac quisition articles MOVED E Witt SIT seconded M Frank VIII Frank Ehling designated catalog HQ museum material also visit Dick Sherman determine AMA ownership materials held him 15 passed unanimously ITEM XII AMA PROPERTY Worth reported specific offer Springfield Ohio land buildings materialized supposed offer received substance Don Lowe Ill advised would make attempt reopen negotiations Springfield City Manager Worth further advised same sit uation previous offer Lake Charles LAthat too materialized writing expected Council consensus leave doors open further negotiations possible MOVED E Witt SIT seconded M Frank VIII table discussion property acquisition next days Long Range Planning session 15 forpassed unanimously ITEM XIII FILM PROJECTS Cliff Piper role Council ap pointee monitor AMAs film making pro jects reported recent visit Jay Ger bers operation Piper advised viewed 40000 feet film some process being matched up sound tracks Scale film expec tation completion early 1979 Piper expressed great satisfaction quality work being produced recom mended Council give thought what subject Mr Gerber could develop after Scale film completed ITEM XIV FAI PROTESTS Clemens Pres reviewed Council sequence events lead rul ing favor contestant protests concerning Soaring team selection semi-finals last summer subsequent actions National Soaring Society president Witt remarked NSS considers themselves AMA Soaring matters thus does easily concede AMA jurisdic tion over team selection affairs Council consensus NSS wants recognition delegation authority will have demonstrate better relationship understanding AMAs policies laws ITEM XV ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENTS Clemens noted need following strin gent criteria concerning performance associate vice presidents nonworkers should replaced Discussion indicated consensus VPs work closely AVPs en able productive effective work ar rangement NcNeill V suggested perhaps AVPs should newsletter editors encour age good communications ITEM XVI AMA/NAA AGREEMENT Worth reported legal problems developed required additional wording included AMA/NAA National Aeronautic Association agreement clarity AMA agrees issue certificate insur ance policy endorsement attesting 72 Model Aviation fact NAA FAI named co-in sured otherwise protected insurance liability arising AMA sponsored ac tivities MOVED J McNeill V seconded J Byrne II accept proposed new word ing included AMA/NAA agree ment 15 forpassed unanimously ITEM XVII NEXT MEETING MOVED V Mankowski IXseconded K Morris VII hold next Council meeting conjunction Hobby dustry America Trade Show January St Louis Missouri 15 forpassed unanimously ITEM XVIII ADJOURNMENT general consent meeting ad burned 10 10 pm SMOKE DOES NOT FIRE MAKE. Its old adage theres smoke supposed fire thats smoke artificially created Lots such smoke like produced chemical warfare has generated recently publi cation several other magazines informa tion relative AMAs 1978 budget formation written AMA member cludes number conclusions referred facts premise based AMAs own figures Its perfect case using numbers way support opinions something disagreement views Thus because author disagrees AMA officers have budgeted AMAs come would have us believe AMA thinking wrong using charts graphs highlight case However boils down ideas using AMA money vs officers elected serve membership AMA budgets its money ex plained pages last month Theres no right wrong involved determination arrived consensus AMA shall use its funds several magazines published dissenters views noted doing because AMA refused yet did simultaneously publish AMAs rebuttal also fact arguments presented based incorrect incom plete conclusions slanted support dis torted view AMA have published such treatise would have confuse rather clarify other hand what AMA published last monthin three areas Openers editorial AMA News piece dues AMA Presidents Corneris other side story what anyone believes matter individual choiceall suggest point what have published represents what AMAs officersmodelers like mevoted 1978 Meanwhile will voting late Jan uary new budget 1979 comes out looking like 1978 well know basic Council thinking continues changes well know some changes thinking will have some effect case decisions will made have responsibility majority mem bers rather have own fish fry make smoke NO HOMEOWNERS COVERAGE IN PENNSYLVANIA letter lawyer AMAs form er insurance company states Pennsylvania effect remote controlled airplane aircraft under terms homeowners policy hence injuries damages resulting use thereof covered under terms homeowners policy would suggest advise members recent case Hartford Insurance Group v Ohio Casualty Insurance Company tried Court Common Pleas Allegheny County No GD 76-29366 Judge Smith found feel model airplane flown Mr Hutch ings meets definition aircraft found statutes United States Commonwealth well contained acceptable dictionaries aircraft within terms OCGs policy ruling sustained Ohio Casualty Insurance Companys denial coverage under homeowners policy based exclusion denying cover age accidents occurring result bod ily injury personal damage arising out ownership maintenance operation use loading unloading aircraft decision appealed insur ance company lawyer since cost company lot money personal injury involved denied state Su preme Court net result situations AMA insurance primary least such jurisdictions interpre tation law prevailsit expected Pennsylvania decision will spread other states situation reinforces need AMA liability protection because homeowners cov erage can no longer relied upon other hand probably means AMA coverage will end up costing moreeventually right away case AMA liability protection important ever people may protection available 19 HALL OF FAME DEADLINE IS MARCH 31 Applications AMAs 1979 Model Avia tion Hall Fame awards must submitted March 31 else carried over un til following year Five awards normal ly made year Write phone AMA HQ attention Joyce Hager get application form SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT Jefco Flying Site Cont pg 70 took over Club officers came went normal over some years dream effort stayed alive because club mem bers believed project encouraged club leaders stay recog nized such projectinvolving parks recreation officials state federal govern ment agencieswas inherently loaded red tape reams paperwork procedural de lays easy opportunities passing buck naturally goes obtaining use government land funds realism also recognized politics could avoided what made toleration delays procedures possible approached problem stand point taxpayers felt right share government assistance pursued persistently Along way learned government works work proved looking handout putting own money behind requests willingness jointly fund project gained great respect eventual success Jefco story now happy hardly looked having ended Instead happy ending story regard ed happy beginning Just few months ago new Jefco club officers elected have committed themselves picking up others have left off make sure hard won site improved oper ated manner Justify investment focus attention now safety op eration maintenance property club members will continue enjoy hav ing such great place fly Congratulations certainly due Jefco club perhaps importantly contribution may much what have done themselves what have done show others what can done overall AMA viewpoint jefco story can repeated clubs help solve general flying site problem prevails everywhere Jefco example highly recommended clubs similar situation PRESIDENT MEMO Earl F Witt AMA President 26 Warwick Drive Chambersburg PA 17201 Two very important conclusions can drawn past election first since members cast largest number votes Academys history showing increasing concern democratic process inherent structure ganization Second because unusual number votes new Vice-Presidents members appear ready change facts mind will forget put responsibilities members foreMarch 1979 73 actions first report membership think should touch future planning feel Council actions really reactions events day rather sound management future welfare Academy feel Constitution Bylaws AMA need revising updating some parts outdated handling organization size nature Acad emy specific item position Sec retary-Treasurer should abolished full-time accountant two assistants job treasurer minimal Instead feel should have nationally elected first executive Vice-President specific duties relating functions Council Academy event need suc cession office President na tionally elected person would ready take over would true representa tive members rather Councilelected President responsibilities now signed Secretary-Treasurer could corporated first/executive Vice-Pres Also should make sure Con stitution Bylaws being followed instance past two years AMA has operating under agreement between Presidents AMA NAA Na tional Aeronautics Association legality questionable Article XI AMA Bylaws states management affairs AMA shall vested Ex ecutive Council consisting 14 members NAA being represented have 15 member Council Either agreement Bylaws should changed AMA Headquarters being operated highest cost areas United States large enough compete Federal Government major cor porations well-trained competent ex perienced employees vacancies occur AMA must therefore bear cost in-house training employee develop ment addition office space costing us approximately $29000 year space roughly equivalent two suburban homes three four bedrooms Looking future feel Academy should vesting funds facility own facility located lower cost area labor market less competitive past few months have discussed problems opinions numerous members association discussions lead believe managers Academy really know makeup membership instance modeling terests ages income brackets years mem bership etc essential good planning Therefore order give us bet ter working knowledge members pro pose statistical survey taken Academy members updated annually thereafter time such survey would have massive administrative undertak ing present-day computer tech nology should relatively simple pro ced u re Extending thought communicating members just little further would like call attention comments Ken Morris District VII Vice-President made January 1979 issue Model viation Ken feels Council decisions made enough input general membership members should communicate Vice-Presi dents Associate Vice-Presidents position better represented Council actions fully endorse ideas Nationals planning has progressing smoothly much earlier normal has noted other publications planned location Lincoln Nebraska appears excellent site though again must separate Free Flight other modeling activities will some distance model meet headquarters time next issue out Nationals Executive Committee will have held itial planning meeting site should firmly committed Vince Mankowski District IX Vice-President Dr Glen Lau Lin coin have spearheading efforts set ting up Nationals Lincoln Vince has requested persons willing volunteer efforts Nationals 1979 contact him Michael Freeman wrote com puter program Soaring event last years Nationals has advertising mi crocomputer owners hobbyists interested donating computers services civic activities such Nationals search rescue work would appreciate hearing anyone could assist us micro computer early possible would like computerize scoring tabulation Nationals however requires consider able lead time will holding first Council meet ing year about time receive issue will primarily planning budget meeting will have better picture Academys financial posture pro grams year after meeting hope able discuss matters membership interest future reports far enough advance Council meetings express opinions Council representative tonnecticut e S Massachusetts Hampshire Rhode Island 0 Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Associate Vice-Presidents Robert C Brodeur 405 Main Street Nashua NH 0305t Raymond Gibouleau 39 High Streen Old Town ME 04468 Charles H Learoyd PO Ron 428 Went Gronon MA 0t472 Al Nonotnik 4 Benerly Place Norwalk CT 06850 George Parker 7 Paal Or. Lee MA 0t235 A Mike Schindler 5 Bolduc Orine Ledyard CT 06339 William Wilbur 5 Laurel Ann Kinrery Mt 03904 Much sadness first off report death great friend model aviation New England ANDY DEMERS true gentle man way succumbed November 7th 1978 heart attack words IRVIN L SEARL editor well-known newsletter Southern New Hampshire BULLSHEET . Andy intense modeler always contributed share held offices well originating newsletter 1 feel very tunate have Andy friend shared him memorable times Andy will surely missed us lrv said Now plus side visited way up Burlington VT few weeks ago learned club Green Mountain RCers does great job President Larry Reed doesnt ask volunteers just says would like particular job regular club meeting everyone agrees job coming year Other club officers Jim Buchanan Clem Coulllard Stan Lattrell Dave Hall Steve Pendo two PR men attended meeting mostly through efforts Thanks gang having Another great plus phone call re ceived NCRCC club member John Cheyer 1 75 Scott Drive Manchester CT 06040 John tells son started fly ing RC Ugly Stick last July 27th now flying unassisted working roll maneuvers Whats great about Johns son Christopher just turned seven years old August 16th 1978 John terested know younger RC fli ers US has issued challenge someone come up Dad John just started flying last July Chris started end July time issue hits streets will way yet another Executive Council meeting out St Louis MO meeting scheduled January 27th will also Hobby Industry show weekend out will pleasure meet new Council members 74 Model Aviation Free Flight Radio Control flying near airports situation might involve possibility models being vicinity full-scale aircraft operations must avoidedor conducted eliminate dangerous situations Models should flown proximity full-scale aircraft unless flyer has some else him sole purpose watching full-scale aircraft super vising flying prevent accident possibilities LJUCUItIUCI El IlONII uevii FluE Nitty Hawk North Carolina75 years after Wright Brothers wind still blowingl Knowing will unable per sonally thank confi dence support nomination election President Academy Model Aeronautics would like take opportunity express apprecia tion efforts Sincerely EARL F WITT called order new President Earl Witt Earls election leaves Secretary-Treasurers job up grabs next year 1979 good people contention NEED SOLID INPUTS FORA DISTRICT MEETING HOST CLUB FOR THIS YEAR OF 1979 Lots good reports ourShowleams couple new ones being formed up Massachusetts New Hampshiresure looks like solid way build good modeling PR Lots interest Pylon Lots Show Team interest Scale too Please keep well away crowds guys Pennsylvania just ruled against coverage via homeowners insurance can expect other states follow suit New Jersey Ytrk II DISTRICT REPORT John C Griug District II Vice-President 6381 Badger Drive tsckpsrt NY 14094 Aasodt Vice-Preeldeet Pete Bianchini 260S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 David Fit aId 11 Lace Lane Elnors NY t2065 Jack Sannarco 2062 Enteteon Ave. union NJ 07083 James Sleoghter Chief Craft & Hobbies uSAF/EuROPE Boy 4067 APO Nnw Yok 09009 Hank Smith 2 Lotrare Ave. Aoborn NY 13021 new administration start New Year new AMA President Earl Witt new District II Vice President thank 2124 District II members voted have shown interest AMA makes us strong organization Strength what need convince FCC need frequencies convince various govern ment agencies help us flying site problems especially suitable Control Line Free Flight areas bring us Closer togeth face problems rising costs within organization Several changes being made var ious district appointments impor tant competition flier contest coordinator positions Dick Sobrino remains coordinator non-RC events am sure will continue ex emplary job has past Dick Smith new coordinator RC Pylon Sail plane events Larry Lundy has assumed responsibility other RC events Brad Bane has accepted membership Free Flight Contest Board replacing Car roll Allen Brad long-time competitor what feel necessary properly fill very important position Scale RC Control Line Contest Board members remain unchanged men have doing outstanding job am sure will con tinue Hank Smith Auburn NY replacing Walt Throne Associate Vice President Central NY area Walt has declined con tinue due pressing business concerns Walt thank very much past support hope can count needed future Dave Fifield continues AVP Eastern New York area Jack Sammarco continues represent Central New Jersey area Jim Slaughter will continue APO representative need AVP representation Northern Southern New Jersey want sanc tioned club Northern Southern New jersey search rosters find likely candidate open positions Send name address will carry ball need helpl duties powers responsibilities Contest Coordinators Contest Board members Vice Presidents well ad dressed AMA authority As sociate Vice Presidents also well spelled out duties District II AVPs charged duty communicating club area either person preferred telephone letter impossible person also charged active visible area business personal time will permit promptly report activities area items can included VP monthly column Communication IS name game further game communication will break what has seemed to cardinal rule Council Members publish use telephone numbers Ohs sylnanta 0 Wett Vtrgieta III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe District III Vice-President 1101 ERaho Road Dayton DII 45429 Aseociate Vice-Presidents Joe Eiben 5192 Edenhurst Lynhorts OH 44124 Francis Fluharty 504 21st St Vienna wv 26101 Laird Jackson 523 Meadombrook St Danid PA 19087 Odward wisser 1521 Summit St. McKeespors PA 15131 IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT March 10 will hold District III general member ship meeting Cleveland Ohio gather ing being held conjunction nual Cleveland National Model Plane Show show has held years promotes youth involvement through creation competition categories young sters oldsters breed model air craft will displayed its open Last year over 210 awards 75 categories given over 600 entries sponsored Cleveland Aeromodel Society managed Joe Elben Associate District Ill VP held Randall Park Mall north Randall Cleveland Ohio will run three days March 9th 10th 11th membership meeting will held Holiday Inn located mall area will start 300 pm will have new AMA President Earl Witt Execu tive Director John Worth Associate Dis trict VPs including Clevelands Joe Eiben yours truly available discuss AMA af fairs will also show new AMA film Marvelous Miniatures So have burning questions would like direct answers please come youre vitally terested future modeling youre concerned about Nats dues programs competition vs sport flying FCC frequency allocations AMA plans property invest ment results AMA future planning sessions can reached Between 9 AM 430 PM office number 716 631-6314 tween 630 PM 11 PM can reach home 716 434-3955 Sorry no col lect calls have mercy telephone bill would suggest AVPs drop note clubs area giving telephone numbers further strengthen communi cation links Newsletters also strong means communicating encourage clubs exchange newsletters would appreciate receiving copies myself will make ex cellent source data VP column Model v/at/on planning first District II meet ing 1979 held conjunction Syracuse Area Symposium February 3 second district meeting will held WRAMS Show Time short details completed try attend can column being written December day Lockport encourage step outside chuck OHLG like ly curl up fire think about what should building future time grass again turns white green next month COMMUNICATE FAI involvement support flying sites other issue please come nothing secret about AMA business since its ganization Obviously need cant met least should satisfied AMA doing its best resources available diverse needs modeling today So challenge involved day same time enjoy excep tional show hosted Cleveland area modelers will sending further informa tion show AMA meeting directly District III clubs Received nice letter Dick Myorly concerning Mountaineer RC Club Charleston WV writes Dear Mr Lowe Mountaineer R/C Club has enjoyed tremendous growth year As result have lot modelers have much learn about pects sport teach newcomers about competition club Contest Director Stan Clark has put together collection monthly contests purpose making everyone familiar flying judging last event season non-sanctioned stand-off scale contest held October 22 Seven modelers entered order finish first four places Bryce Petersen quarter-scale VagabondTonyScribner 40-size Royal Hem Jr Bill Derenberger one-eighth scale Vagabond Dave Ellis Royal Spitfire unusual entry scratch-built Miles 20 Stan Hines won high static score points Contestants planes am chnwn accompanyl -51 -b March 1979 75 row Bill Derenberger Jim Creasy Stan Hines Dave Ellis Front row Bryce Petersen Pete Oparnica Tony Scribner Bhlawarn rict Columbia land h Carolina IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 609 Pohite Road Mechuuicsville VA 23111 Aunociaoa Vic-Prssdenta Wayno Abarnathy 5221 Marlboro Pike Hillside MD 20027 Bob Champ,, 205 Tpson Rd Nowyort News VA 23606 Howard Crisprr 611 Beechwood 0r Charlortsnille VA 22901 V Bdl Hnln, 2000 Tynol, Road Chalotte NC 28210 Scott Moyer 11 Orclrad Lane Wilmington DO 19809 J05, Preston 7012 EI,ra Court Falls Church VA 22042 Paul Yaculuouc, 6408 Winthrop Dr Payntlenille NC 28301 would like start first magazine Col umn long overdue thanks John Spal ding hard work years dedication District IV members Academy John has worked very hard very long represent membership District help improve AMA Thanks John myself membersof District IV Secondly would like thank District IV members vote confi dence pledge best represent District IV VP duties ofa new VP appoint AVPs Contest Board members con test coordinators Now doesnt sound too hard except Chat have 6th December 16th contact 14 individuals confirm names address es telephone numbers etc sure doesnt give much time get feet ground does Maybe things need look Another duty write VP magazine article have time arti cle will appear March 79 issue should receive issue before February first article has AMA HQ no later December 19th Did say time writing schedule seems confusing summer contest schedule Ill catch time elections now over have new President AMA feel sure Earl Witt will good job offer him congratulations will miss Johnny Clemens job appreciate has done AMA through years will still look ing scene Johnny As will notice next few months am going change format col umn Part column will dedicated whats happening AMA concerns membership rest dedicated whats happening District IV So keep mind column belongs also want see whats going local area keep posted can tell rest District about would also like have copies newsletters clubs District please put mailing lists couple things going District now two show teamsthe DCRC Show Team MARKS Show Team two teams have qualified Triple teams 1979 five Triple teams out 22 two district Congratulations keep up good work Speaking work understand West minster Aero Modelers Maryland have working county flying site quite now Parks Recreation Advi sory Board Carroll County has received proposal working very closely club acquire land get project its way Ill keep posted project knows maybe same thing can done area friend also wants bark hello District IV well both talking next issue Alabama 0 Florida gia issippi 0 Poerto Rico V South Carnlina essee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNaiII District V Vice-Presirlent 617 Sonth 20 Avenoe Birmingham AL 35205 Anecdote Vc-Prenidenta Jerome Hall 4326 Baywood Dr. Hsantsnille AL 35808 Rctard Jackson 108 Thornlen St Oarleeton Hats SC 28405 Arthur Johrsor 932 Basyan Delray Bead, FL 33444 Joseph Mcalza, SR 00866 Boo 1532 Paierdo PR 00648 Ed Moortna, P0 Bun 1643 Ealin AF8 FL 32642 Ton Thackor 23901Z Law,sceeille Hwy Decatur GA 30033 Since reported last Ive Atlanta twice visit two clubs Atlanta Drones Atlanta RC Club Both times caught pretty good about AMA dues increase INFLATION folks dont care what anybody sayseverything has gone up Mr Tom Thacker will new AMA Associate VP 1979 State Georgia newsletter editor Atlanta Drone Society good Tom replaces Mr Pat Koehler served distinction 1978 Thanks Pat Did tell Mr Joseph Micalizzi new AMA Associate VP Puerto Rico Jo seph edits fine newsletter sometimes Spanish sometimes English wants exchange other newsletter editors District V anywhere else US address Joseph Micallizi SR 00866 Box 1532 Faiardo Puerto Rico 00648 District V Scale Contest Board representative Dave Platt showing new BU-133 Bill McCaIlie Broward County flying field near Miami See next month Send some pic tures Im out Illinnit ana 0 Kentucky nori VI DISTRICT REPORT Horracs Cain District VI Vice-President 523 Weidner Road Buffalo Grave IL 60090 Aseociat Vsee-Preeidutns Dane Dans c/u DA Enterprises Bou 338 Haubstadt IN 47838 Roaa Gee, RR 5 Guincy IL 62301 Frank HWhes 709 NE 44th 55 Kansas City MO 84118 Glenn Len 819 Marduke Batavia IL 60510 daring gave op portunity serve District VI Vice Presi dent thanks hope dont disappoint Ill try work towards goals specified Since Im own present out input time Ill mention tended course steering myself see needs corrections dont bash ful Call write please advised work crazy schedules may difficult catch phone call please leave name number Ill get back ardent objective national level persuade Executive Council AMA does need multiple level mem berships levels will allow member choose services desires pay likewise will very hard sell keep cards letters coming anyone reading lives outside District VI drop VP line ideas about drop copy too 76 Model Aviation Miss Anne Whitson flying important baby biplane side Goodyear Blimp hangar Dr John Martin others got hot took outside some air photo 2rathed has mailect fine pictures Mer idian Area Radio Kontrol Society activities Shown Buddy Dveirin Bob Schultz helping set up display Buddys 16 ft Big Bird recent Mississippi Air National Guard Air Show Meridian Thanks Mary No person can master concerning sophisticated events cate gory Contest Board members need help would like really assist send name address etc favorite events need volunteers District Advis ory Council will required some communicating else can have direct part rules fly too much drop CB member note copy like know goes youve seen latest directories know Mike Mueller Pattern pilot extra ordinaire has assumed position District VI RC Contest Board member Bob Under wood moves over Scale Roger Geers Quincy IL Frank Hughes Kansas City MO will continue Associate Vice Presi dents Dave Davis power panel DA En terprises Box 335 Haubstadt IN 47639 latest addition Associate Vice Presidents Glenn Lee has agreed remain As sociate VP help Control Line groups really nice thing Glenns part certainly appreciate date December 16 1978 Im working filling four vacancies interested call club members northeastern Illinois northwestern tip Indiana note Association Greater Chicago Radio Control Clubs just rebated nice amount monies clubs performed cer tain services EXPO Model Trade Show addition selected individuals received enough buy new engine kit tool whatever RC club active member association youre losing fine opportunity own Skylarks RC Club received enough either finance club pic nic contract years mowing flying field bad few hours work dont join CLUB OFFICERS Note Please send club name meeting place time dates mailing address might include details care would like names addresses clubs Contest Directors CLUB MEMBERS Note Remind offi cers send info club chartered might remember believe AMA organization modelers whatever interest bashful input submit ideas proposals complaints etc please have homework completed takes facts figures documented evidence get work done changes made Personal desires emo tional speculation just simply wont cut Still dont afraid speak up hang maybe can accomplish some good things month thought might inter ested clubs history vember 3rd Radio Control Club Chicago celebrated its 25th anniversary banquet attended members wives friends RC3 club commonly called has very interesting history club organized 1953 six members Sid Peterson Jerry Johnson Dick Newport Ed Dennenhold Art Nelson Tom Hughes Sid Peterson resides sunny Florida started home-built radios escampments hand-launched planes still very ac tive RC 1960 member Ed Kazmirski won World Championship air plane called Taurus 1976 RC3 challenged Col Betkeys Combat team aerial duel Fort Wayne IN came home victorsl Through years RC3 has very active Pattern Competition its members could always found mid western contests year young er members Mike Toolan placed first Nats Sr Advanced Pattern Class LONG LIVE RC3 Now about club So now Ill grab Hotstuff head workbench Im still optimistic enough believe summer will come extra long melt darn ice snow Iowa 0 Michigan 0 Minnesota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Kemoeth F Morris District VII Vice-Presideet 1023 Iowa Avenue Meocatine IA 52761 Asacciate VIce-Pneidsta James 0 Clark RR 3 Cadar RapIds IA 52401 Tim PrIce 11287 Sear Sterling Hgts. MI 48078 William Rohrlog 4494 Tanglewood Tr St Joseph Ml 49085 Geoff Styles 2801 5 Beaumont Ave. Kansueville WI 63139 Terry Taylor 8308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 Wayne Yeager 38235 Castle Romulus MI 48174 Minneapolis 17th No vember present Twin City Radio Con trollers Award Excellence trip terrible due weather banquet great first time chance meet AMA members Twin City area Saturday 18th area AMA meeting held Holiday Inn attended area clubsTCRC St Paul RC Grassfield RC Minneapolis Piston Poppers Minneapolis Aero Club AVP Terry Taylor CLCB member Jim Sinton also attendance meeting proved excellent items discussed main ob jective get area clubs together talk about common problems initi ate better COMMUNICATION between clubs hope have some small area meetings 1979 look directory officers will find District VII has new As sociate Vice President Milwaukee have appointed Geoff Styles position serve area am sure clubs Wisconsin have heard Geoff now can contact him 2601 5 Beaumont Ave Kansasville WI 531 39 Im sure Geoff will represent very well am looking another AVP repre sent southern Minnesota 1979 replace Howie Wayne Howies appointment AVP ended December 31 anyone has time desire ability work position would appreciate hearing District VII EAST meeting con junction Lansing Cards EXPO III will held March 24 1979 Hilton Inn Lansing will twice display area longer public viewing time will trophies first three places plus special Judges Trophy Best Show judging AMA rules except Old Timer will SAM rules Hope get see last report said appoint ed Bill Ransom AMA Safety Commit tee error should have said recommended Bill selection committee up Homer Smith VP Dis trict XI Sorry about LEON RYKTARSYK has appointed Navy Carrier Advisory Committee BOB BALDUS has appointed Combat Advisory Committee appoint ments made RON McNALLY CLCB Chairman comments events should sent people approp riate Control Line Contest Board member Jim Sinton asked remind everyone deadline rules cross-proposals March 1 1979 Any comments have should sent Contest Board members final vote rules changes will Sep tember 11979 Dont wait until its final complaindo now people have input go Another area COMMUNICATION March 1979 77 Left right Doug Brueshaber CD Grassfield RC Jack Krekelberg Pros TCRC Jack OLeary Pros. Minneapolis Aero Club Dave Anderson TCRC Left right Son Jack ekeIberg Jack Krekelberg Pros TCRC holding plaque Jack OLeary Pros Minneapolis Aero Club erc rugni Iercn aroun oocy ieso RC Al Schwartz Pros St Paul rse3rian Crousley St Paul RC Dennis Hoffman St Paul RC Standing Doug Brueshaber CD Grassfield RC Jack Krekelberg Pros TCRC received nice letter Lenny Rusch Wheaton MN Lenny secretary WHEATON BLACK SHEEP RC CLUB held Fun Fly last June very good turn out 22 active members club work pretty hard can make next year fun fly am sure would have good time very welcome Arkansas siana Mexico homa s VIII DISTRICT REPORT John Embry District VIII Vice-President 1500 Anita Street Sulphur LA 10663 Associate vice-prexideoxa Ban Axenill 9117 La Barranea NE Albxrquerqxe NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lobanox Sulphxr LA 70663 Gene tIempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 William Harley 111927 Commerce Pleasansox TX 78064 Larry Sarsor 1415 Manor Dr. Bartleaville OK 74003 AMA Headquarters called few days ago advise won District VIII Vice Presidency 1979-1980 Since call have begun have better feel some pects job selection numerous appointive officers district preparation column complex imagined First thanks members Dis trict VIII electing hope up expectations Second request perhaps bit threat promise Please let know what going area land mass known District VIII really huge need puts what want through AMA what think what doing Otherwise lies threat since feel obligated put something month may get tired hearing about parts district can personal ly cover Pictures incidentally can often ex press small space words will try use some yours re produce well Note Black-and-white best mentioned earlier appointment several officers district first column am going introduce persons have agreed serve during 1979 1980 So far five Associate Vice Presidents have selected Quite probably number will grow six sev en within few months Space limited knowledge varies few words about goes Associate Vice Presideuits BUZZ AVERILLAlbuquerque New Mexico Buzz has served capacity several years has graciously agreed con tinue flies types models plus fullscale best known least Free Flight RC Soaring activity GENE HEMPELGarland Texas Gene well known articles Con trol Line Speed Model tiation extremely active modeler worker AMA BILL HURLEYPleasanton Texas Bill RC Pattern flier covers Texas contest activity also works hard area promoting modeling general LARRY SA RTORBartlesvilleOklahoma Larry lives far north can hardly claim him District VIII Also RCer Larry active competition throughoutTexas Okla homa Arkansas also active Pattern Judges Association N ED BARN ESSulphur Louisiana Ned has served very well during past several years Having him town gives strong right hand help Vice Presi dents duties Ned didnt want waste AVP position him However until AVP coverage have listed above evalu ated going serve capacity need additional AVP arises other area district may step down best thing about arrangement will affect way helps Contest Board Members FREE FLIGHTMark Valerius Houston Texas has consented continue func tion dont know Mark personally look forward changing situation CONTROL LINEBill Lee Missouri City Texas has agreed take job Bill long talk other night An outstand ing modeler full ideas thoughts AMA activities think Bill will very active Contest Board member SCA LEBuddy Irwin Desoto Texas will fill slot Buddy another appointee personally know However comes highly recommended through several sources understand Buddy test pilot Vought Aircraft RADIO CONTROLBill Thomas Bartles yule Oklahoma well known RC competitor years Bill first met 14 years ago designer several aircraft latest know being Superfection Bill has asked take job before am es pecially proud has now accepted Contest Coordinators CONTROL LINE FREE FLIGHT IGEN ERALJohn Deaton Fort Worth Texas John has serving capacity comes highly recommended grateful agreed contine John told phone between new baby building new home modeling has fallen behind However homes become settled babies learn sleep night hang John RADIO CONTROLBob Talley Neder land Texas friend years Bob well known Gulf Coast region unusual airplanes better believe strange look up see stop sign fly over forgot look Bob four-way stop being first column have no idea long going work out maga zine print better quit fold up tenna turn off switches put bat teries charge Cxlxradx as aska h Oakxta e Soath takxta Ix DISTRICT REPORT Vince Mankowalsi District IX Vice-President 105 Walde Circle Bellenue NE 68005 Aaaociats Vice-Praldenxa charles Brannon 2220 Mariposa Blxd Casper WY 82601 Paul Katal 910 North 12th Fargo ND 58102 Jim OReLily 4760 N Bastix Wichita KS 67220 Jim Rickents 516S Cloudas Sioux Falls SD 57103 Summer flying over AMA elections have held club elections auctions now also concluded might think period inactivity Wrong last years experience expect day mail tonnage will increase greatly right about time reading re port Winter being time building modelers have time drop line about some idea project interested must glue drying sand ing mind wanders small de tails finally materialize put down writing ers seem have difficulty finding time write warm sunny day winds favorable holidays divide time between tending business clubs building/writing time Since report ing written during holidays let us take moment look something happened last fall Denver 78 Model Aviation come uI tne memoers UT 1fl6 vvneaton IacK Sheep Some aircraft Fun Fly sponsored Wheaton Black Sheep Left right Brad Beal Nosen Champ Fran Beal Nosen J-3 Don Whaley Nosen Gere Sport John Worth right representing Jefco Aeromodelers Club presenting check $8000 George 0MalIey Director Di vision Parks Recreation Chatfield Aerodrome dedicated memory 0 J McDonald October 28 1978 new flying site 4000 square feet includes two runways pit spectator areas represents four years work Jefco Aeromodelers Colorado Di vision Parks Outdoor Recreation worked side side make dream come true whole story course cannot told separate article would great set other areas wanting build good site can however whet appetite few photos what possible people dream work make dream come true very fortunate dedication field Denver district meeting occurred same weekend district officers pictured below able attend meeting also attended dedi cation Jefco Aeromodelers certainly have congratulations admiration accomplishments REMEMBER THE EDITOR next time see club newslet ter editor club safety officer take time thank hard-working members club deserve recognized safety officer sometimes has wear black hat believes what doing club believes too dedicating himself sometimes being part un popular decision courage initiative keeps flying sites Remember acquiring site half job having flying site keeping just important Thank Paul Samaras Jefco Aeromodelers club safety officers reminding us other halfsafe flying no accident Perhaps Maurice Richard editor Sioux Falls RCers South Dakota newsletter Glitch put trials tribulations ing club newsletter editor best Being editor like wearing dark suit wetting pants its warm feeling nobody notices newsletter editor keeps club together builds interest informs members rallies help clear fields attends meetings holds elections auctions contests much much best way thank Alaska o ana S Oregon ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District Xl Vice-President 1411 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Associate Vice-Presidents Al Culver 1607 S von Elm Pocatello 083201 Simon Dreese Rt 1 Box 48 Boadviem MT 59015 Clarence C Haught Rn 5 Box 16 Coene dAlene ID 83814 Ed McCollough 53 SE 61 Portland OR 97215 Orlando Dlv Redo 26608 Dover Court Kent WA 98031 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main Street Redmond WA 98052 time year us spend lot time building rather flying also time year gather Symposiums District Meetings sneaky way reminding you should al ready planning attend dis trict year several held first district meeting will February 3 1979 should have already seen flyer this reminder meet ing will 500 pm Boeing Recrea tion Center 400 pm same day will contest scheduling session RC activi ties like contests fun flys etc Control Line Free Flight contests will handled Don Dodd usual manner Just send Don desired dates before March 15 lot other things going same weekend well havent heard about time read both heap trouble new year upon us offers op portunity start new slate did last year 1978 has good year District Xl significant things have accomplished clubs number real problems have over come progress being made others Activity collective favorite sport has good seems increase areas time sit back reflect what have accomplished individ newsletter editor give him something print Call him about newest creation building hints ideas flying field thank him deserves Arizona fereta ii da t x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-Presideot 2501 Armoor tane Redoods Beocir CA 90278 Aaaociata VicaProidnta Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lana Walnut Creek CA 94698 Alan Chisolm 1100 West Show Promo CA 93111 John Pand 4269 Syoka Clrda San Jose CA 95136 Sob Reynolds Rt 8 Ban 51 Tucson AZ 05710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowdan Ave Long Bead, CA 90808 No District X report month ually happy results have congratulations have support bigger better year 1979 Lets Flying cold winter can very re warding done properly Richard Robb editor Rain-Bird Flyer Ketchikan Alaska wrote recent issue lot tips right group very success ful snow ice flying few tips might worthwhile should know about living north ern Climates Battery power critical check carefully Wipe down antenna alcoholre moves grime provides better contact Check hinges pushrodscold makes binding worse Use wooden propsplastic gets brittle cold Put piece styrofoam down insulate everything ground Reduce flights least 20%battery power lost during cold Wear proper clothinghands hardest protect Take sunglassesthe glare can damage vision last Executive Council meeting spent quite bit time discussing need Safety Committee within Academy effort get off ground rash moment VP agreed organize committee write charter approval President Executive Council help very much needed club has established safety program please let know send documentation might have appeal directed entire country special interest groups have safety program beneficial entire hobby-sport will take cooper ation everyone Keep tuned infor mation committee develops Thought day Yesterday memory tomorrow vision today really bitch Happy holiday season March 1979 79 Model Aeroaromo asaicatod uJMcuonaIa View aircraft pit area asphalt tarmac showing spectators club aircraft Rocky Mountains background L R Jerry Deneau John Worth Chuck Brannon Vince Mankowski Deon Copeland Mike Taliman Travis McGinnis Bill Bieda Jerry Murphy Speaker George Hunter Jefco Aeromodel ers Club U Io CHRIS SCOTT AGAIN WINS AMA CL POSTAL LITTLE WHITE MOUSE STILL FLYING SETS 2027 RECORD IN JACK LUEKEN FALL FLYING FAIR Runners-up Michael J Morrissey Shel don C Ybanez Steve Leventhal Mike Hart Eric Peterson entries up 50 percent over last year times much much better year almost half times under 3 min utes last year two achieved Winner Chris Scott tells us famous 1976 racer Little White Mouse shows ravages time magic 2-minute flight still eludes him2027 best ever Hes tried different props plugs fuel en gine same stock Cox Black Widow used last year Cox hi-compression head jacked up extra gasket run Cox Custom Blend fuel turning Tornado 5-4 prop new equipment Chris used new pair cleated football shoes feet have grown bigger contest held during August through October allowed kind CL AA model 35 lines Rules required contestants start engine fly 48 laps during mandatory pit stop refueling required 008 lines Chris said could rely 67-68 mph racer left about 12 seconds pit stop 2-minute flight obtained Chris very nearly made goal Congratulations Chris 1 Chris L Scott 2 Michael Morrissey 3 Sheldon Ybanez 4 Steven Leventhal 5 Mike Hart 6 Eric Peterson 7 Darrin Albert 8 David Purdy 9 David Martucci 10 Derrick Patstone 11 Dan Lavoie 12 James Cote 13 Brian Sellers 14 Charlie Vosberg 15 Paul Newman 16 Peter Fong 17 Dave Dixon 18 Dan Abel 19 James Quinn 20 Jim Abel 21 Mike Baltes 22 Julie Abel 23 Sean Boston 24 Peter Quinn 25 Manuel Barajas 26 Scott Smecko Robbie McGarvey 27 John Kiar 28 Griff Stone 29 Jimmy Baidridge 30 Jeff Zachry Dayton OH Saratoga Springs NY Roanoke VA Anaheim CA Escondido CA Halifax MA Escondido CA Escondido CA Manville NJ Escondido CA Escondido CA Halifax MA Somerville NJ Escondido CA Topeka KS Spokane WA Albuquerque NM Florissant MO Algonquin IL Florissant MO San Pedro CA Florissant MO Escondido CA Algonquin IL Cudahy CA teamSpokane WA Somerville NJ Purchase NY Topeka KS Escondido CA Michael Morrissey wasnt far behind 2173 time indicates pit stop must have pretty fast model pictured looks bulkier Chris Michaels original cut-down lightened Ring Master powered stock Cox Black Widow using Fox Missle Mist fuel Sullivan 01 2 Rediformed lines turning 6x3 Topflite nylon prop boiled Besides flying planes Michael also Saratoga Junior Highs top athletes Sheldon Ybanezs Mighty Might modified Little White Mouse described previous issue Junior Flightl Steve Leventhal improved both contest placing time over last years effort Little White Mouse original Mighty Might Sterling Shoestring original original Sterling Shoestring Phase Mouse original Tomato Crate original original original Goodyear Owl Racer Phase original original De Knight Special Sterling Eindecker CG Lil Wizard Phase Baby Paymaster Firebird Cox Racer Scientific Zig Zag Cox plastic Cessna 1 80 Sig Sky Ray Phase 2027 21 73 2191 2240 2374 2380 2422 2445 2458 2462 2502 2520 2567 25 97 3075 3100 3145 3275 3296 3350 33 88 3420 4006 4027 4242 4330 4433 55 60 34 laps attem Pt f 0 Steve headed 11 California entries sent Ben Sasnett Flying done different areas over three months Conway Junior Model Airplane Club ran trials Saturday offered free AA CL kit fliers choice breaking 3-minute mark Regular trials throughout week con ducted Hidden Valley Middle School another group CL flying Juniors has sprung up Escondido Ben put up Tee Dee 049 top time Southern Cal ifornia CL Association thanks going Ed Daneff taking leadership also sweetened pot once again scheduling event near Los Angeles year trophies awarded top three incen tives spurred California youngsters val iant efforts couple examples Charlie Vosberg made numerous attempts de stroying two motors crashes gradu ally inched way barely past 3-minute mark Mike Hart tried repeatedly put together several weeks watch plane break up 47th lap record flight Steve Leventhal traveled 90 miles Anaheim fly Conway School used virtual stock Sterling Shoestring powered not-so-stock Cox Black Widow Using Kelly 5x4 glass propeller 70% nitro 10% propylene oxide brew Steves speeds nudged 70 mph pit stop took about 25 seconds time Steve believes can improve con test according Ben has positive results kids really stoked event already planning strategies next year Eric Peterson James Cote Halifax MA both flew /2 models own design Erics dad judging timing Both look forward next years contest Three Middlesex NJ Modelers Model Plane Club Juniors flew three sep arate occasions plus tuneup training session According Gene Sellers trio David Martucci Brian Sellers John KIar Juniors really improved skills good time Little White Mouse has great influence designs used Cox Black Widow engine popular James Lee writes Topeka KS Paul New mans original combination Netzeband Cats Paw Black Widow Jimmy Baldridges model lost ground grabbed FLY INDOORS IN AMA POSTAL January/February/March dates available hall gymnasium flying sites youngster everywhere 18 younger entrants Hand-Launched Glider Hand-Launched Stick events enter lf missed full de tails last issue write Ed Whitten copy Well look whats om page page just isnt enough See next month 80 Model Aviation FLIGHT ED WHITTEN Box 176 Wall St Ste New York NY 10005
Edition: Model Aviation - 1979/03
Page Numbers: 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80
MINUTES OF NOV 4 EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING AMAs Council equivalent Board Directors met fifth time 1978 Ramada Inn Omaha Nebraska fol lowing attendance President Johnny Clemens Dallas TX Secretary/Treasurer Earl Witt Chambersburg PA Executive Director John Worth Fairfax VA Vice President Dis trict Clifton Piper Atkinson NHVP-ll John Byrne Bayside NY VP-Ill Don Lowe Day ton OH VP-IV John Spalding Lanham MD VP-V Jim McNeill Birmingham AL VP-VI Glenn Lee Batavia IL VP-VII Ken Morris Muscatine IA VP-VIII Murry Frank Wichita Falls TX VP-IX Vince Mankowski Bellevue NE VP-X Jim Scarborough Redondo Beach CA VP-XI Homer Smith Seattle WANation al Aeronautic Association Executive Director Vic Powell Arlington VA Also attendance several guests District IX Vice President Associate Vice President Jim Ricketts Sioux Falls SD Frank Trouba Omaha NE Dr Glenn Lau Lincoln NE Robert Willey Lincoln NE Representing EWH Specialties Inc en gine retailers Robert Hutton Arling ton TX Present AMA Headquarters executive staff Micheline Madison FAI/Contest Boards Administrator regular meeting Academy Model Aeronautics brought order President Clemens 910 am After noting full body vice presidents pre sent guests introduced advised could speak through vice presidents ITEM FINANCIAL REPORTS AMA General J Worth ED4 initiated Council review Academys budget September 30 noting results verified previous predictions major deficit situa tion 1978 further noting AMAs sur plus near depletion down $16000 almost $1 15000 January Discussion followed touching pects Academys financial structure 1 Insurance Worth advised AMA insurance prospectus available ask has created purpose providing documentation insurance dustry upon possible alternate offers may based Spalding IV advocated creation special reserve AMA regains surplus purpose having money available establish self-insurance Academy future stating need becoming creasingly vital Worth response question McNeill V advised preliminary research idea AMA creating its own surance company absorbing larger part current risks involves large investment complex problems about tends produce report Council review 2 Membership renewal Worth advised 5000 membership renewals re ceived within two weeks mid-October mailing very positive response though too early provide trend need better inform members benefits beyond insurance discussed D Lowe III stated great lack understanding total role large national organization like AMA has offer Lowe feels should constantly explained Model viatlon Vic Powell ED NAA advised divisions have same identity problem suggested publicity ads newspapers magazine media educate attract interest members general public 3 Credit Cards Worth advised 13% renewals far credit card further noted because large vol ume credit card transactions credit card company has given 2% service charge Council consensus indicated new mem berships should also able use credit cards Other possible extensions credit card policy requested included agenda item next Council meeting 4 Senior Citizens/Handicapped Dues Council consensus time such groups should singled out special treatment although future possi bility reviewing special cases exceptions might considered MOVED J Spalding IV seconded M Frank VIII terminate discussion no dues changes 1979 15 forpassed unanimously B Interest Bearing Account Policy Worth explained present policy deposit Continued page 71 March1979 69 AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents AMA ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS] 81 5 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 Worlds Largest Sport Aviation Organization AMAs longest serving President Johnny Clemens right received Acab ritorlous Service Award Tournament Champions banquet Las Vegas last Johnny elected four consecutive terms 1971 through 1978 Presenting award John Worth AMA Executive Director THE FORMAL dedication ceremonies took place October 281978 dream gan long before started nobody knew would take four years times looked like project wasnt going anywhere now looking back its obvious long struggle discouragements enroute well worth end result J efco Aeromod elers clubs Denver area have best flying sites coun try pictures show what site like now already plans improve further have similar achievements else Some fact happened years ago have since disappeared Thats likely happen Chatfield Aerodrome Jefco site due couple unique features effect 25-year contract between club state itself assures lengthy minimum lifespan other project has jointly funded Jefco club government agencies involved jefco club put up $8000 matched government money Because club has built-in protection investment property its future addition club invested another $2000 further improvements site So Jefco Aeromodelers have $10000 vested project date might seem club members relatively wealthy about same other club similar size have about 100 members club investment averages out about $100 per member turn averages out about $25 per year per member four year effort investment terms work rather direct cash contribution club raised money way could think raffles bake sales soliciting donations model shows etc Along way some anonymous people admired ef fort contributed some hundreds dollars dedication ceremony someone turned check another $100 What Jefco club going spirit produced enthusiasm persistence cooperation planning determination pa tience few people bore lions share negotiation endless meetings gov ernment agencies real secret jefco success boils down continuity leadership originator project bow out due lack additional time others Continued page 73 FOUR YEAR EFFORT PRODUCES SUPER FLYING SITE 70 Model Aviation George Hunter former peign obtain flying site Denver area master ceremonies airfield dedica tion October 28 1978 Representing AMA event District VP Vince Mankowski Executive Director John Worth Profesuuneu signs ennence ihe prestige Jefco stying sue ena reinforce periie ammospnera i ne signs eisa neip assure sase ana oraar ly operation necessity government support busy flight line provided excellent model air show public during airfield ded ication ceremonies demonstrated different tvbes models flown club members Council Minutes Cont pg 69 much money possible long term inter est bearing accounts asked approval use short term interest accounts greater re turn temporary cash surplus MOVED H Smith XI seconded V Mankowski IX Executive Direc tor have policy authority concerning interest bearing accounts provided Council kept formed changes policy also no stock bond accounts included 15 passed unanimously ITEM II MODEL SIZE VS SAFETY A Big Models aspects safety con cerning large models wasdiscussed Lowe Ill spoke against legislation thinking prema ture stating big necessarily bad citing speed much hazardous condition Witt SIT supported points emphasizing immediate concern should regulation rather attitude FAA suggested AMA position show established policy large models attention received FAA Lowe further spoke advisa bility establishing Safety Committee study recommend policy concerning areas safety large models having pri ority Spalding IV recommended contacting pertinent special interest organizations view having produce safety policy guidelines would enable Council have specialized input aid future policy decisions concerning safety following three-part motion fered voted separate actions MOVED J Spalding IV seconded K Morris VII pylon NMPRA organization re quested provide AMA HQ March 31 1979 safety program must clude positive speed decreasing criteria 1979 contest season 7 6 against ED NAA S/T II VI VIII 2 abstained Pres b quarter scale organization QSAA re requested provide AMA HQ posi tive internal safety program March 31 1979 special look size weight speed limitations 14 1 abstained ED c Council established Safety Com mittee expand AMA safety program Committee make regular reports through Model Aviation magazine 15 passed unanimously connection motion 5 H Smith XI volunteered establish serve temporary chairman Safety Committee until operating guidelines have cre ated Committee votes chairman choice Smith asked Council members provide him names possible committee members soon possible after Nov 4 Council Meeting order have Committee operating Spring Coun cil Meeting MOVED M Frank VIII seconded K Morris VII Homer Smith XI authorized establish AMA Safety Com mittee acting temporary chairman opportunity withdraw upon appoint ment permanent chairman Safety Committee 15 forpassed unanimously Discussion continued centering around increasing size models con tain size within reason insurance safe ty purposes Worth spoke current problem member interested attempting stall radio control equipment 1-3 Cub full-size aircraft advised situation difficult deal because Academy does have definition model aircraft As interim measure Worth suggested adop ting FAI definition appears FAI Sporting Code making effective im mediately including AMA Safety Code MOVED J Worth ED seconded G Lee VI add following definition AMAs Safety Code safety code applies model aircraft defined heavier air craft engine able carry human being 15 forpassed unanimously Various means making membership aware safety discussed M Frank VIII suggesting creation safety film clip accompany AMA films latter ordered AMAs Film Library ITEM III REDISTRICTING noted several proposals received VPs Headquarters ask ing reevaluation present district boundaries issue raised primarily districts Ill VI VII Ken Morris VII investigated situation reported problem essentially contest coordination Morris further remarked opinion matter should referred Long Range Planning present no action should taken towards changing boundaries MOVED M Frank VIII seconded K Morris VII table discussion redis tricting Long Range Planning meeting scheduled next day 15 forpassed unanimously Spalding IV suggested Headquarters send appreciation letters members presented excellent proposals redis tricting stating letter issue will given further study vice presidents concerned ITEM IV MAIL BALLOT/SAFETY CODE A Procedures Confusion noted con cerning mail ballot distributed Coun cil vice president via Headquarters Worth noted outcome ballot may question since some vice presidents viewed ballot straw vote rather official possible ramifications yond original premise ballot Worth therefore requested Council provide guidelines conducting official mail ballotsfrom vice presidents well Headquarterswhere long range basic policy involved MOVED C Piper seconded J Scarborough X mail ballot may originated Council member subect approval President after may distributed vote Headquarters clear ly prominently designate Official Ballot 15 forpassed unanimously B Reconsideration Because original ballot asked phrase inserted AMAs Safety Code sticker concerning use drugs intoxicants some doubt part some Council members concerning nature ballot sub ject reconsidered basis legal problems After considerable discussion apparent consensus current Safety Code has adequate wording subject original proposal withdrawn C Implementation though Safe ty Code wording will changed discus sion subject brought out its value thoughts means can further distributed Worth noted Code ad hesive sticker form included member ship renewal mailings alternate year ro tation basisi 980 being next time will given out Worth suggested interim paper version printed available distribute trade shows other model er gatherings M Frank VIII suggested pub lishing cut-out version Model Aviation preferably color Council consensus proceed printed paper version Safety Code making available vice presidents ready ITEM V 1979 NATS A Review Site Possibilities E Witt S/T reported had meeting airport FAA authorities Lincoln NE supportive request stage Nats Lincoln 1979 Witt assured Council facilities excellent next step negotiations obtain written formal agreement Other sites such Columbus/Springfield Ohio Lake Charles LA also consid ered Nats Committee 1979 B Nats Executive Committee Recommen dations Witt Chairman Nats Execu tive Committee submitted following re port September 30 1978 meeting discussed great lengths oper ating details Nationals including costs Two items came Out meeting re quired Council concurrence 1 Although intent make Nationals self-sustaining financially seems little probability its current format recommend Council budget Nationals no other reason psychology being position reporting loss member ship would talking cost saving relation Nationals has different public connotation 2 Plan Nationals far advance possiblethat primarily respect location felt should work toward new Nats format Study possibility sep arate Nats such RC/CL Nats FF another interim set up objective schedule information possibilities recommend working toward holding Nationals Lincoln Nebraska 1979 cent ral Ohio 1980 Lake Charles Louisiana 1981 Fourth year plan would new format event site should fall through available would recom mend site schedule moved up year MOVED V Mankowski IX seconded K Morris VII approve 1979 Nats site Lincoln NE 14 1 abstained VI ITEM VI CONTEST SANCTIONS Council reviewed specific proposal submitted Horrace Cain essentially called removing demonstrations Rule Book thereby making unnecessary sanction such event Council con sensus after some discussion sanc tioning structure should remain MOVED M Frank VIII seconded V Mankowski IX deny action sanctioning changes proposed Horrace Cain 14 1 against Xl ITEM VII FREE MEMBERSHIPS A For Contest Directors cost Open membership now $2500 advisabil ity stringent free membership pol icy CDs debated consensus March 1979 71 Council time due dues increase change policy would detrimental Contest Director morale MOVED McNeiIl Vj seconded H Smith Xl award free memberships Contest Directors accordance current policy contest actually heldfree membership applicable noshows weather cancellations contest report has filed 15 forpassed unan imously B Judges noted proposal Howard Crispin submitted Council brief proposal asks free membership RC Aerobatic Judges MOVED ding IV seconded V Mankowski IX accept Howard Crispin s proposal provide free memberships RC Aerobatic Judges 13 against 2 abstained ED IV though proposal voted down majority Council noted valid points prob lem defining judge other types of ficials made unfeasible accept propo sal until whole picture thoroughly considered ITEM V III WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS A 1979 Worth briefed Council fact Yugoslavia withdrawn its offer host 1979 Free Flight world champion ships due political factors involving South Africa Worth noted National Free Flight Society submitted proposal US host event Taft CA no other country available Council reviewed detailed offer NFFS lists costs site location manpower logistics other factors includ ing AMAs obligations offer accepted FAI consensus agreement situation similar 1978 involved Indoor world championships US should offer help MOVED H Smith Xl seconded Scarborough X AMA prepared offer host 1979 Free Flight World Championships no other offer made Also financial limits AMAs obligation imposedto remain within AMAs FAI budget 13 1 against VI 1 abstained SIT B 1980 request noted National Association Rocketry AMA make US hosting offer FAI 1980 Spacemodels World Championships followup similar offer made 1978 event has hot accepted FAI Therefore Council noting conditions essen tially same indicated no objection MOVED M Frank VIII seconded J Spalding IV approve US offer FAI no expense AMA NAR host 1980 Spacemodels World Champion ships 15 forpassed unanimously C Combat AMA President sole US voting delegate FAI asked Council guidance concerning proposal submitted Gary Frost Pres MACA USA will have vote December FAI/CIAM meeting proposal provides three pit men part Control Line Combat teamsthe rea soning behind proposal allow funding pit men same team members Council consensus due cost factors proposal should supported 0 Soaring Ray Marvin Chairman FAI Soaring Team Selection Committee petitioned Council funding permit adding fourth member part team Council discussed request noting adequate funds exist Soaring Team Fund accommodate extra cost program participants agree MOVED H Smith Xl seconded V Mankowski IX deny request AMA funds support fourth team member Soaring 15 forpassed unanimously ITEM IX ADVERTISING A Discount Ads Worth advised let ter intent received discount house concerning ad Model Aviation noted no legal grounds accepting AMA liable suit unless such ads accepted MOVED M Frank VIIIseconded V Mankowski IX pursue restrictive policy concerning discount ads due legal circumstances beyond control 15 passed unanimously discussion agreed AMA would continue its present ad limit 20% increasing editorial pages necessary maintain percentage also agreed possibility offering lower prices dealers would explored encourage con tinued dealer magazine sales B Type Ads question raised concerning whether ads unrelated modeling activity would acceptable MOVED H Smith Xl seconded C Piper continue policy accept ing unrelated advertising 15 forpassed unan imously ITEM X AWARDS A Fellowships Two such awards ap proved announced upon presentation B Distinguished Service Award Three approved unanimously C Superior Service Award Three ap proved unanimously 0 Award Excellence Ken Morris VII asked Council approve three Excellence Awards conferred clubs district outstanding service Council gave ap proval dissent E Perpetual Trophies Worth asked Council guidance concerning future pol icy perpetual trophies citing numer ous difficulties now exist hand ling consensus Council HQ should procure case display per petual trophies permanently winners re ceiving certificate rather actual tro phy specific AMA policy perpetual tro phies may considered later time F Scholarship Worth reported Council Bob Stalick chairman Scholarship Committee has recommended three winners 1978 scholarships total amount divided $2000 MOVED M Frank VIII seconded G Lee VI accept Scholarship Com mittee recommendation three winners 1978 first prize $1000maximum total divided $2000 15 forpassed unanimous ly ITEM XI MUSEUM As follow-through subject AMA Museum discussed August Coun cil meeting Worth offered record against such time AMA becomes posi tion take action basic information what would entail establish museum moderate cost basis Following discussion Worths presenta tion Council approved first step tak ing inventory what AMA now holds museum quality articles development documentation administrative proced ures also creation forms cataloging ac quisition articles MOVED E Witt SIT seconded M Frank VIII Frank Ehling designated catalog HQ museum material also visit Dick Sherman determine AMA ownership materials held him 15 passed unanimously ITEM XII AMA PROPERTY Worth reported specific offer Springfield Ohio land buildings materialized supposed offer received substance Don Lowe Ill advised would make attempt reopen negotiations Springfield City Manager Worth further advised same sit uation previous offer Lake Charles LAthat too materialized writing expected Council consensus leave doors open further negotiations possible MOVED E Witt SIT seconded M Frank VIII table discussion property acquisition next days Long Range Planning session 15 forpassed unanimously ITEM XIII FILM PROJECTS Cliff Piper role Council ap pointee monitor AMAs film making pro jects reported recent visit Jay Ger bers operation Piper advised viewed 40000 feet film some process being matched up sound tracks Scale film expec tation completion early 1979 Piper expressed great satisfaction quality work being produced recom mended Council give thought what subject Mr Gerber could develop after Scale film completed ITEM XIV FAI PROTESTS Clemens Pres reviewed Council sequence events lead rul ing favor contestant protests concerning Soaring team selection semi-finals last summer subsequent actions National Soaring Society president Witt remarked NSS considers themselves AMA Soaring matters thus does easily concede AMA jurisdic tion over team selection affairs Council consensus NSS wants recognition delegation authority will have demonstrate better relationship understanding AMAs policies laws ITEM XV ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENTS Clemens noted need following strin gent criteria concerning performance associate vice presidents nonworkers should replaced Discussion indicated consensus VPs work closely AVPs en able productive effective work ar rangement NcNeill V suggested perhaps AVPs should newsletter editors encour age good communications ITEM XVI AMA/NAA AGREEMENT Worth reported legal problems developed required additional wording included AMA/NAA National Aeronautic Association agreement clarity AMA agrees issue certificate insur ance policy endorsement attesting 72 Model Aviation fact NAA FAI named co-in sured otherwise protected insurance liability arising AMA sponsored ac tivities MOVED J McNeill V seconded J Byrne II accept proposed new word ing included AMA/NAA agree ment 15 forpassed unanimously ITEM XVII NEXT MEETING MOVED V Mankowski IXseconded K Morris VII hold next Council meeting conjunction Hobby dustry America Trade Show January St Louis Missouri 15 forpassed unanimously ITEM XVIII ADJOURNMENT general consent meeting ad burned 10 10 pm SMOKE DOES NOT FIRE MAKE. Its old adage theres smoke supposed fire thats smoke artificially created Lots such smoke like produced chemical warfare has generated recently publi cation several other magazines informa tion relative AMAs 1978 budget formation written AMA member cludes number conclusions referred facts premise based AMAs own figures Its perfect case using numbers way support opinions something disagreement views Thus because author disagrees AMA officers have budgeted AMAs come would have us believe AMA thinking wrong using charts graphs highlight case However boils down ideas using AMA money vs officers elected serve membership AMA budgets its money ex plained pages last month Theres no right wrong involved determination arrived consensus AMA shall use its funds several magazines published dissenters views noted doing because AMA refused yet did simultaneously publish AMAs rebuttal also fact arguments presented based incorrect incom plete conclusions slanted support dis torted view AMA have published such treatise would have confuse rather clarify other hand what AMA published last monthin three areas Openers editorial AMA News piece dues AMA Presidents Corneris other side story what anyone believes matter individual choiceall suggest point what have published represents what AMAs officersmodelers like mevoted 1978 Meanwhile will voting late Jan uary new budget 1979 comes out looking like 1978 well know basic Council thinking continues changes well know some changes thinking will have some effect case decisions will made have responsibility majority mem bers rather have own fish fry make smoke NO HOMEOWNERS COVERAGE IN PENNSYLVANIA letter lawyer AMAs form er insurance company states Pennsylvania effect remote controlled airplane aircraft under terms homeowners policy hence injuries damages resulting use thereof covered under terms homeowners policy would suggest advise members recent case Hartford Insurance Group v Ohio Casualty Insurance Company tried Court Common Pleas Allegheny County No GD 76-29366 Judge Smith found feel model airplane flown Mr Hutch ings meets definition aircraft found statutes United States Commonwealth well contained acceptable dictionaries aircraft within terms OCGs policy ruling sustained Ohio Casualty Insurance Companys denial coverage under homeowners policy based exclusion denying cover age accidents occurring result bod ily injury personal damage arising out ownership maintenance operation use loading unloading aircraft decision appealed insur ance company lawyer since cost company lot money personal injury involved denied state Su preme Court net result situations AMA insurance primary least such jurisdictions interpre tation law prevailsit expected Pennsylvania decision will spread other states situation reinforces need AMA liability protection because homeowners cov erage can no longer relied upon other hand probably means AMA coverage will end up costing moreeventually right away case AMA liability protection important ever people may protection available 19 HALL OF FAME DEADLINE IS MARCH 31 Applications AMAs 1979 Model Avia tion Hall Fame awards must submitted March 31 else carried over un til following year Five awards normal ly made year Write phone AMA HQ attention Joyce Hager get application form SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT Jefco Flying Site Cont pg 70 took over Club officers came went normal over some years dream effort stayed alive because club mem bers believed project encouraged club leaders stay recog nized such projectinvolving parks recreation officials state federal govern ment agencieswas inherently loaded red tape reams paperwork procedural de lays easy opportunities passing buck naturally goes obtaining use government land funds realism also recognized politics could avoided what made toleration delays procedures possible approached problem stand point taxpayers felt right share government assistance pursued persistently Along way learned government works work proved looking handout putting own money behind requests willingness jointly fund project gained great respect eventual success Jefco story now happy hardly looked having ended Instead happy ending story regard ed happy beginning Just few months ago new Jefco club officers elected have committed themselves picking up others have left off make sure hard won site improved oper ated manner Justify investment focus attention now safety op eration maintenance property club members will continue enjoy hav ing such great place fly Congratulations certainly due Jefco club perhaps importantly contribution may much what have done themselves what have done show others what can done overall AMA viewpoint jefco story can repeated clubs help solve general flying site problem prevails everywhere Jefco example highly recommended clubs similar situation PRESIDENT MEMO Earl F Witt AMA President 26 Warwick Drive Chambersburg PA 17201 Two very important conclusions can drawn past election first since members cast largest number votes Academys history showing increasing concern democratic process inherent structure ganization Second because unusual number votes new Vice-Presidents members appear ready change facts mind will forget put responsibilities members foreMarch 1979 73 actions first report membership think should touch future planning feel Council actions really reactions events day rather sound management future welfare Academy feel Constitution Bylaws AMA need revising updating some parts outdated handling organization size nature Acad emy specific item position Sec retary-Treasurer should abolished full-time accountant two assistants job treasurer minimal Instead feel should have nationally elected first executive Vice-President specific duties relating functions Council Academy event need suc cession office President na tionally elected person would ready take over would true representa tive members rather Councilelected President responsibilities now signed Secretary-Treasurer could corporated first/executive Vice-Pres Also should make sure Con stitution Bylaws being followed instance past two years AMA has operating under agreement between Presidents AMA NAA Na tional Aeronautics Association legality questionable Article XI AMA Bylaws states management affairs AMA shall vested Ex ecutive Council consisting 14 members NAA being represented have 15 member Council Either agreement Bylaws should changed AMA Headquarters being operated highest cost areas United States large enough compete Federal Government major cor porations well-trained competent ex perienced employees vacancies occur AMA must therefore bear cost in-house training employee develop ment addition office space costing us approximately $29000 year space roughly equivalent two suburban homes three four bedrooms Looking future feel Academy should vesting funds facility own facility located lower cost area labor market less competitive past few months have discussed problems opinions numerous members association discussions lead believe managers Academy really know makeup membership instance modeling terests ages income brackets years mem bership etc essential good planning Therefore order give us bet ter working knowledge members pro pose statistical survey taken Academy members updated annually thereafter time such survey would have massive administrative undertak ing present-day computer tech nology should relatively simple pro ced u re Extending thought communicating members just little further would like call attention comments Ken Morris District VII Vice-President made January 1979 issue Model viation Ken feels Council decisions made enough input general membership members should communicate Vice-Presi dents Associate Vice-Presidents position better represented Council actions fully endorse ideas Nationals planning has progressing smoothly much earlier normal has noted other publications planned location Lincoln Nebraska appears excellent site though again must separate Free Flight other modeling activities will some distance model meet headquarters time next issue out Nationals Executive Committee will have held itial planning meeting site should firmly committed Vince Mankowski District IX Vice-President Dr Glen Lau Lin coin have spearheading efforts set ting up Nationals Lincoln Vince has requested persons willing volunteer efforts Nationals 1979 contact him Michael Freeman wrote com puter program Soaring event last years Nationals has advertising mi crocomputer owners hobbyists interested donating computers services civic activities such Nationals search rescue work would appreciate hearing anyone could assist us micro computer early possible would like computerize scoring tabulation Nationals however requires consider able lead time will holding first Council meet ing year about time receive issue will primarily planning budget meeting will have better picture Academys financial posture pro grams year after meeting hope able discuss matters membership interest future reports far enough advance Council meetings express opinions Council representative tonnecticut e S Massachusetts Hampshire Rhode Island 0 Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Associate Vice-Presidents Robert C Brodeur 405 Main Street Nashua NH 0305t Raymond Gibouleau 39 High Streen Old Town ME 04468 Charles H Learoyd PO Ron 428 Went Gronon MA 0t472 Al Nonotnik 4 Benerly Place Norwalk CT 06850 George Parker 7 Paal Or. Lee MA 0t235 A Mike Schindler 5 Bolduc Orine Ledyard CT 06339 William Wilbur 5 Laurel Ann Kinrery Mt 03904 Much sadness first off report death great friend model aviation New England ANDY DEMERS true gentle man way succumbed November 7th 1978 heart attack words IRVIN L SEARL editor well-known newsletter Southern New Hampshire BULLSHEET . Andy intense modeler always contributed share held offices well originating newsletter 1 feel very tunate have Andy friend shared him memorable times Andy will surely missed us lrv said Now plus side visited way up Burlington VT few weeks ago learned club Green Mountain RCers does great job President Larry Reed doesnt ask volunteers just says would like particular job regular club meeting everyone agrees job coming year Other club officers Jim Buchanan Clem Coulllard Stan Lattrell Dave Hall Steve Pendo two PR men attended meeting mostly through efforts Thanks gang having Another great plus phone call re ceived NCRCC club member John Cheyer 1 75 Scott Drive Manchester CT 06040 John tells son started fly ing RC Ugly Stick last July 27th now flying unassisted working roll maneuvers Whats great about Johns son Christopher just turned seven years old August 16th 1978 John terested know younger RC fli ers US has issued challenge someone come up Dad John just started flying last July Chris started end July time issue hits streets will way yet another Executive Council meeting out St Louis MO meeting scheduled January 27th will also Hobby Industry show weekend out will pleasure meet new Council members 74 Model Aviation Free Flight Radio Control flying near airports situation might involve possibility models being vicinity full-scale aircraft operations must avoidedor conducted eliminate dangerous situations Models should flown proximity full-scale aircraft unless flyer has some else him sole purpose watching full-scale aircraft super vising flying prevent accident possibilities LJUCUItIUCI El IlONII uevii FluE Nitty Hawk North Carolina75 years after Wright Brothers wind still blowingl Knowing will unable per sonally thank confi dence support nomination election President Academy Model Aeronautics would like take opportunity express apprecia tion efforts Sincerely EARL F WITT called order new President Earl Witt Earls election leaves Secretary-Treasurers job up grabs next year 1979 good people contention NEED SOLID INPUTS FORA DISTRICT MEETING HOST CLUB FOR THIS YEAR OF 1979 Lots good reports ourShowleams couple new ones being formed up Massachusetts New Hampshiresure looks like solid way build good modeling PR Lots interest Pylon Lots Show Team interest Scale too Please keep well away crowds guys Pennsylvania just ruled against coverage via homeowners insurance can expect other states follow suit New Jersey Ytrk II DISTRICT REPORT John C Griug District II Vice-President 6381 Badger Drive tsckpsrt NY 14094 Aasodt Vice-Preeldeet Pete Bianchini 260S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 David Fit aId 11 Lace Lane Elnors NY t2065 Jack Sannarco 2062 Enteteon Ave. union NJ 07083 James Sleoghter Chief Craft & Hobbies uSAF/EuROPE Boy 4067 APO Nnw Yok 09009 Hank Smith 2 Lotrare Ave. Aoborn NY 13021 new administration start New Year new AMA President Earl Witt new District II Vice President thank 2124 District II members voted have shown interest AMA makes us strong organization Strength what need convince FCC need frequencies convince various govern ment agencies help us flying site problems especially suitable Control Line Free Flight areas bring us Closer togeth face problems rising costs within organization Several changes being made var ious district appointments impor tant competition flier contest coordinator positions Dick Sobrino remains coordinator non-RC events am sure will continue ex emplary job has past Dick Smith new coordinator RC Pylon Sail plane events Larry Lundy has assumed responsibility other RC events Brad Bane has accepted membership Free Flight Contest Board replacing Car roll Allen Brad long-time competitor what feel necessary properly fill very important position Scale RC Control Line Contest Board members remain unchanged men have doing outstanding job am sure will con tinue Hank Smith Auburn NY replacing Walt Throne Associate Vice President Central NY area Walt has declined con tinue due pressing business concerns Walt thank very much past support hope can count needed future Dave Fifield continues AVP Eastern New York area Jack Sammarco continues represent Central New Jersey area Jim Slaughter will continue APO representative need AVP representation Northern Southern New Jersey want sanc tioned club Northern Southern New jersey search rosters find likely candidate open positions Send name address will carry ball need helpl duties powers responsibilities Contest Coordinators Contest Board members Vice Presidents well ad dressed AMA authority As sociate Vice Presidents also well spelled out duties District II AVPs charged duty communicating club area either person preferred telephone letter impossible person also charged active visible area business personal time will permit promptly report activities area items can included VP monthly column Communication IS name game further game communication will break what has seemed to cardinal rule Council Members publish use telephone numbers Ohs sylnanta 0 Wett Vtrgieta III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe District III Vice-President 1101 ERaho Road Dayton DII 45429 Aseociate Vice-Presidents Joe Eiben 5192 Edenhurst Lynhorts OH 44124 Francis Fluharty 504 21st St Vienna wv 26101 Laird Jackson 523 Meadombrook St Danid PA 19087 Odward wisser 1521 Summit St. McKeespors PA 15131 IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT March 10 will hold District III general member ship meeting Cleveland Ohio gather ing being held conjunction nual Cleveland National Model Plane Show show has held years promotes youth involvement through creation competition categories young sters oldsters breed model air craft will displayed its open Last year over 210 awards 75 categories given over 600 entries sponsored Cleveland Aeromodel Society managed Joe Elben Associate District Ill VP held Randall Park Mall north Randall Cleveland Ohio will run three days March 9th 10th 11th membership meeting will held Holiday Inn located mall area will start 300 pm will have new AMA President Earl Witt Execu tive Director John Worth Associate Dis trict VPs including Clevelands Joe Eiben yours truly available discuss AMA af fairs will also show new AMA film Marvelous Miniatures So have burning questions would like direct answers please come youre vitally terested future modeling youre concerned about Nats dues programs competition vs sport flying FCC frequency allocations AMA plans property invest ment results AMA future planning sessions can reached Between 9 AM 430 PM office number 716 631-6314 tween 630 PM 11 PM can reach home 716 434-3955 Sorry no col lect calls have mercy telephone bill would suggest AVPs drop note clubs area giving telephone numbers further strengthen communi cation links Newsletters also strong means communicating encourage clubs exchange newsletters would appreciate receiving copies myself will make ex cellent source data VP column Model v/at/on planning first District II meet ing 1979 held conjunction Syracuse Area Symposium February 3 second district meeting will held WRAMS Show Time short details completed try attend can column being written December day Lockport encourage step outside chuck OHLG like ly curl up fire think about what should building future time grass again turns white green next month COMMUNICATE FAI involvement support flying sites other issue please come nothing secret about AMA business since its ganization Obviously need cant met least should satisfied AMA doing its best resources available diverse needs modeling today So challenge involved day same time enjoy excep tional show hosted Cleveland area modelers will sending further informa tion show AMA meeting directly District III clubs Received nice letter Dick Myorly concerning Mountaineer RC Club Charleston WV writes Dear Mr Lowe Mountaineer R/C Club has enjoyed tremendous growth year As result have lot modelers have much learn about pects sport teach newcomers about competition club Contest Director Stan Clark has put together collection monthly contests purpose making everyone familiar flying judging last event season non-sanctioned stand-off scale contest held October 22 Seven modelers entered order finish first four places Bryce Petersen quarter-scale VagabondTonyScribner 40-size Royal Hem Jr Bill Derenberger one-eighth scale Vagabond Dave Ellis Royal Spitfire unusual entry scratch-built Miles 20 Stan Hines won high static score points Contestants planes am chnwn accompanyl -51 -b March 1979 75 row Bill Derenberger Jim Creasy Stan Hines Dave Ellis Front row Bryce Petersen Pete Oparnica Tony Scribner Bhlawarn rict Columbia land h Carolina IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 609 Pohite Road Mechuuicsville VA 23111 Aunociaoa Vic-Prssdenta Wayno Abarnathy 5221 Marlboro Pike Hillside MD 20027 Bob Champ,, 205 Tpson Rd Nowyort News VA 23606 Howard Crisprr 611 Beechwood 0r Charlortsnille VA 22901 V Bdl Hnln, 2000 Tynol, Road Chalotte NC 28210 Scott Moyer 11 Orclrad Lane Wilmington DO 19809 J05, Preston 7012 EI,ra Court Falls Church VA 22042 Paul Yaculuouc, 6408 Winthrop Dr Payntlenille NC 28301 would like start first magazine Col umn long overdue thanks John Spal ding hard work years dedication District IV members Academy John has worked very hard very long represent membership District help improve AMA Thanks John myself membersof District IV Secondly would like thank District IV members vote confi dence pledge best represent District IV VP duties ofa new VP appoint AVPs Contest Board members con test coordinators Now doesnt sound too hard except Chat have 6th December 16th contact 14 individuals confirm names address es telephone numbers etc sure doesnt give much time get feet ground does Maybe things need look Another duty write VP magazine article have time arti cle will appear March 79 issue should receive issue before February first article has AMA HQ no later December 19th Did say time writing schedule seems confusing summer contest schedule Ill catch time elections now over have new President AMA feel sure Earl Witt will good job offer him congratulations will miss Johnny Clemens job appreciate has done AMA through years will still look ing scene Johnny As will notice next few months am going change format col umn Part column will dedicated whats happening AMA concerns membership rest dedicated whats happening District IV So keep mind column belongs also want see whats going local area keep posted can tell rest District about would also like have copies newsletters clubs District please put mailing lists couple things going District now two show teamsthe DCRC Show Team MARKS Show Team two teams have qualified Triple teams 1979 five Triple teams out 22 two district Congratulations keep up good work Speaking work understand West minster Aero Modelers Maryland have working county flying site quite now Parks Recreation Advi sory Board Carroll County has received proposal working very closely club acquire land get project its way Ill keep posted project knows maybe same thing can done area friend also wants bark hello District IV well both talking next issue Alabama 0 Florida gia issippi 0 Poerto Rico V South Carnlina essee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNaiII District V Vice-Presirlent 617 Sonth 20 Avenoe Birmingham AL 35205 Anecdote Vc-Prenidenta Jerome Hall 4326 Baywood Dr. Hsantsnille AL 35808 Rctard Jackson 108 Thornlen St Oarleeton Hats SC 28405 Arthur Johrsor 932 Basyan Delray Bead, FL 33444 Joseph Mcalza, SR 00866 Boo 1532 Paierdo PR 00648 Ed Moortna, P0 Bun 1643 Ealin AF8 FL 32642 Ton Thackor 23901Z Law,sceeille Hwy Decatur GA 30033 Since reported last Ive Atlanta twice visit two clubs Atlanta Drones Atlanta RC Club Both times caught pretty good about AMA dues increase INFLATION folks dont care what anybody sayseverything has gone up Mr Tom Thacker will new AMA Associate VP 1979 State Georgia newsletter editor Atlanta Drone Society good Tom replaces Mr Pat Koehler served distinction 1978 Thanks Pat Did tell Mr Joseph Micalizzi new AMA Associate VP Puerto Rico Jo seph edits fine newsletter sometimes Spanish sometimes English wants exchange other newsletter editors District V anywhere else US address Joseph Micallizi SR 00866 Box 1532 Faiardo Puerto Rico 00648 District V Scale Contest Board representative Dave Platt showing new BU-133 Bill McCaIlie Broward County flying field near Miami See next month Send some pic tures Im out Illinnit ana 0 Kentucky nori VI DISTRICT REPORT Horracs Cain District VI Vice-President 523 Weidner Road Buffalo Grave IL 60090 Aseociat Vsee-Preeidutns Dane Dans c/u DA Enterprises Bou 338 Haubstadt IN 47838 Roaa Gee, RR 5 Guincy IL 62301 Frank HWhes 709 NE 44th 55 Kansas City MO 84118 Glenn Len 819 Marduke Batavia IL 60510 daring gave op portunity serve District VI Vice Presi dent thanks hope dont disappoint Ill try work towards goals specified Since Im own present out input time Ill mention tended course steering myself see needs corrections dont bash ful Call write please advised work crazy schedules may difficult catch phone call please leave name number Ill get back ardent objective national level persuade Executive Council AMA does need multiple level mem berships levels will allow member choose services desires pay likewise will very hard sell keep cards letters coming anyone reading lives outside District VI drop VP line ideas about drop copy too 76 Model Aviation Miss Anne Whitson flying important baby biplane side Goodyear Blimp hangar Dr John Martin others got hot took outside some air photo 2rathed has mailect fine pictures Mer idian Area Radio Kontrol Society activities Shown Buddy Dveirin Bob Schultz helping set up display Buddys 16 ft Big Bird recent Mississippi Air National Guard Air Show Meridian Thanks Mary No person can master concerning sophisticated events cate gory Contest Board members need help would like really assist send name address etc favorite events need volunteers District Advis ory Council will required some communicating else can have direct part rules fly too much drop CB member note copy like know goes youve seen latest directories know Mike Mueller Pattern pilot extra ordinaire has assumed position District VI RC Contest Board member Bob Under wood moves over Scale Roger Geers Quincy IL Frank Hughes Kansas City MO will continue Associate Vice Presi dents Dave Davis power panel DA En terprises Box 335 Haubstadt IN 47639 latest addition Associate Vice Presidents Glenn Lee has agreed remain As sociate VP help Control Line groups really nice thing Glenns part certainly appreciate date December 16 1978 Im working filling four vacancies interested call club members northeastern Illinois northwestern tip Indiana note Association Greater Chicago Radio Control Clubs just rebated nice amount monies clubs performed cer tain services EXPO Model Trade Show addition selected individuals received enough buy new engine kit tool whatever RC club active member association youre losing fine opportunity own Skylarks RC Club received enough either finance club pic nic contract years mowing flying field bad few hours work dont join CLUB OFFICERS Note Please send club name meeting place time dates mailing address might include details care would like names addresses clubs Contest Directors CLUB MEMBERS Note Remind offi cers send info club chartered might remember believe AMA organization modelers whatever interest bashful input submit ideas proposals complaints etc please have homework completed takes facts figures documented evidence get work done changes made Personal desires emo tional speculation just simply wont cut Still dont afraid speak up hang maybe can accomplish some good things month thought might inter ested clubs history vember 3rd Radio Control Club Chicago celebrated its 25th anniversary banquet attended members wives friends RC3 club commonly called has very interesting history club organized 1953 six members Sid Peterson Jerry Johnson Dick Newport Ed Dennenhold Art Nelson Tom Hughes Sid Peterson resides sunny Florida started home-built radios escampments hand-launched planes still very ac tive RC 1960 member Ed Kazmirski won World Championship air plane called Taurus 1976 RC3 challenged Col Betkeys Combat team aerial duel Fort Wayne IN came home victorsl Through years RC3 has very active Pattern Competition its members could always found mid western contests year young er members Mike Toolan placed first Nats Sr Advanced Pattern Class LONG LIVE RC3 Now about club So now Ill grab Hotstuff head workbench Im still optimistic enough believe summer will come extra long melt darn ice snow Iowa 0 Michigan 0 Minnesota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Kemoeth F Morris District VII Vice-Presideet 1023 Iowa Avenue Meocatine IA 52761 Asacciate VIce-Pneidsta James 0 Clark RR 3 Cadar RapIds IA 52401 Tim PrIce 11287 Sear Sterling Hgts. MI 48078 William Rohrlog 4494 Tanglewood Tr St Joseph Ml 49085 Geoff Styles 2801 5 Beaumont Ave. Kansueville WI 63139 Terry Taylor 8308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 Wayne Yeager 38235 Castle Romulus MI 48174 Minneapolis 17th No vember present Twin City Radio Con trollers Award Excellence trip terrible due weather banquet great first time chance meet AMA members Twin City area Saturday 18th area AMA meeting held Holiday Inn attended area clubsTCRC St Paul RC Grassfield RC Minneapolis Piston Poppers Minneapolis Aero Club AVP Terry Taylor CLCB member Jim Sinton also attendance meeting proved excellent items discussed main ob jective get area clubs together talk about common problems initi ate better COMMUNICATION between clubs hope have some small area meetings 1979 look directory officers will find District VII has new As sociate Vice President Milwaukee have appointed Geoff Styles position serve area am sure clubs Wisconsin have heard Geoff now can contact him 2601 5 Beaumont Ave Kansasville WI 531 39 Im sure Geoff will represent very well am looking another AVP repre sent southern Minnesota 1979 replace Howie Wayne Howies appointment AVP ended December 31 anyone has time desire ability work position would appreciate hearing District VII EAST meeting con junction Lansing Cards EXPO III will held March 24 1979 Hilton Inn Lansing will twice display area longer public viewing time will trophies first three places plus special Judges Trophy Best Show judging AMA rules except Old Timer will SAM rules Hope get see last report said appoint ed Bill Ransom AMA Safety Commit tee error should have said recommended Bill selection committee up Homer Smith VP Dis trict XI Sorry about LEON RYKTARSYK has appointed Navy Carrier Advisory Committee BOB BALDUS has appointed Combat Advisory Committee appoint ments made RON McNALLY CLCB Chairman comments events should sent people approp riate Control Line Contest Board member Jim Sinton asked remind everyone deadline rules cross-proposals March 1 1979 Any comments have should sent Contest Board members final vote rules changes will Sep tember 11979 Dont wait until its final complaindo now people have input go Another area COMMUNICATION March 1979 77 Left right Doug Brueshaber CD Grassfield RC Jack Krekelberg Pros TCRC Jack OLeary Pros. Minneapolis Aero Club Dave Anderson TCRC Left right Son Jack ekeIberg Jack Krekelberg Pros TCRC holding plaque Jack OLeary Pros Minneapolis Aero Club erc rugni Iercn aroun oocy ieso RC Al Schwartz Pros St Paul rse3rian Crousley St Paul RC Dennis Hoffman St Paul RC Standing Doug Brueshaber CD Grassfield RC Jack Krekelberg Pros TCRC received nice letter Lenny Rusch Wheaton MN Lenny secretary WHEATON BLACK SHEEP RC CLUB held Fun Fly last June very good turn out 22 active members club work pretty hard can make next year fun fly am sure would have good time very welcome Arkansas siana Mexico homa s VIII DISTRICT REPORT John Embry District VIII Vice-President 1500 Anita Street Sulphur LA 10663 Associate vice-prexideoxa Ban Axenill 9117 La Barranea NE Albxrquerqxe NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lobanox Sulphxr LA 70663 Gene tIempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 William Harley 111927 Commerce Pleasansox TX 78064 Larry Sarsor 1415 Manor Dr. Bartleaville OK 74003 AMA Headquarters called few days ago advise won District VIII Vice Presidency 1979-1980 Since call have begun have better feel some pects job selection numerous appointive officers district preparation column complex imagined First thanks members Dis trict VIII electing hope up expectations Second request perhaps bit threat promise Please let know what going area land mass known District VIII really huge need puts what want through AMA what think what doing Otherwise lies threat since feel obligated put something month may get tired hearing about parts district can personal ly cover Pictures incidentally can often ex press small space words will try use some yours re produce well Note Black-and-white best mentioned earlier appointment several officers district first column am going introduce persons have agreed serve during 1979 1980 So far five Associate Vice Presidents have selected Quite probably number will grow six sev en within few months Space limited knowledge varies few words about goes Associate Vice Presideuits BUZZ AVERILLAlbuquerque New Mexico Buzz has served capacity several years has graciously agreed con tinue flies types models plus fullscale best known least Free Flight RC Soaring activity GENE HEMPELGarland Texas Gene well known articles Con trol Line Speed Model tiation extremely active modeler worker AMA BILL HURLEYPleasanton Texas Bill RC Pattern flier covers Texas contest activity also works hard area promoting modeling general LARRY SA RTORBartlesvilleOklahoma Larry lives far north can hardly claim him District VIII Also RCer Larry active competition throughoutTexas Okla homa Arkansas also active Pattern Judges Association N ED BARN ESSulphur Louisiana Ned has served very well during past several years Having him town gives strong right hand help Vice Presi dents duties Ned didnt want waste AVP position him However until AVP coverage have listed above evalu ated going serve capacity need additional AVP arises other area district may step down best thing about arrangement will affect way helps Contest Board Members FREE FLIGHTMark Valerius Houston Texas has consented continue func tion dont know Mark personally look forward changing situation CONTROL LINEBill Lee Missouri City Texas has agreed take job Bill long talk other night An outstand ing modeler full ideas thoughts AMA activities think Bill will very active Contest Board member SCA LEBuddy Irwin Desoto Texas will fill slot Buddy another appointee personally know However comes highly recommended through several sources understand Buddy test pilot Vought Aircraft RADIO CONTROLBill Thomas Bartles yule Oklahoma well known RC competitor years Bill first met 14 years ago designer several aircraft latest know being Superfection Bill has asked take job before am es pecially proud has now accepted Contest Coordinators CONTROL LINE FREE FLIGHT IGEN ERALJohn Deaton Fort Worth Texas John has serving capacity comes highly recommended grateful agreed contine John told phone between new baby building new home modeling has fallen behind However homes become settled babies learn sleep night hang John RADIO CONTROLBob Talley Neder land Texas friend years Bob well known Gulf Coast region unusual airplanes better believe strange look up see stop sign fly over forgot look Bob four-way stop being first column have no idea long going work out maga zine print better quit fold up tenna turn off switches put bat teries charge Cxlxradx as aska h Oakxta e Soath takxta Ix DISTRICT REPORT Vince Mankowalsi District IX Vice-President 105 Walde Circle Bellenue NE 68005 Aaaociats Vice-Praldenxa charles Brannon 2220 Mariposa Blxd Casper WY 82601 Paul Katal 910 North 12th Fargo ND 58102 Jim OReLily 4760 N Bastix Wichita KS 67220 Jim Rickents 516S Cloudas Sioux Falls SD 57103 Summer flying over AMA elections have held club elections auctions now also concluded might think period inactivity Wrong last years experience expect day mail tonnage will increase greatly right about time reading re port Winter being time building modelers have time drop line about some idea project interested must glue drying sand ing mind wanders small de tails finally materialize put down writing ers seem have difficulty finding time write warm sunny day winds favorable holidays divide time between tending business clubs building/writing time Since report ing written during holidays let us take moment look something happened last fall Denver 78 Model Aviation come uI tne memoers UT 1fl6 vvneaton IacK Sheep Some aircraft Fun Fly sponsored Wheaton Black Sheep Left right Brad Beal Nosen Champ Fran Beal Nosen J-3 Don Whaley Nosen Gere Sport John Worth right representing Jefco Aeromodelers Club presenting check $8000 George 0MalIey Director Di vision Parks Recreation Chatfield Aerodrome dedicated memory 0 J McDonald October 28 1978 new flying site 4000 square feet includes two runways pit spectator areas represents four years work Jefco Aeromodelers Colorado Di vision Parks Outdoor Recreation worked side side make dream come true whole story course cannot told separate article would great set other areas wanting build good site can however whet appetite few photos what possible people dream work make dream come true very fortunate dedication field Denver district meeting occurred same weekend district officers pictured below able attend meeting also attended dedi cation Jefco Aeromodelers certainly have congratulations admiration accomplishments REMEMBER THE EDITOR next time see club newslet ter editor club safety officer take time thank hard-working members club deserve recognized safety officer sometimes has wear black hat believes what doing club believes too dedicating himself sometimes being part un popular decision courage initiative keeps flying sites Remember acquiring site half job having flying site keeping just important Thank Paul Samaras Jefco Aeromodelers club safety officers reminding us other halfsafe flying no accident Perhaps Maurice Richard editor Sioux Falls RCers South Dakota newsletter Glitch put trials tribulations ing club newsletter editor best Being editor like wearing dark suit wetting pants its warm feeling nobody notices newsletter editor keeps club together builds interest informs members rallies help clear fields attends meetings holds elections auctions contests much much best way thank Alaska o ana S Oregon ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District Xl Vice-President 1411 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Associate Vice-Presidents Al Culver 1607 S von Elm Pocatello 083201 Simon Dreese Rt 1 Box 48 Boadviem MT 59015 Clarence C Haught Rn 5 Box 16 Coene dAlene ID 83814 Ed McCollough 53 SE 61 Portland OR 97215 Orlando Dlv Redo 26608 Dover Court Kent WA 98031 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main Street Redmond WA 98052 time year us spend lot time building rather flying also time year gather Symposiums District Meetings sneaky way reminding you should al ready planning attend dis trict year several held first district meeting will February 3 1979 should have already seen flyer this reminder meet ing will 500 pm Boeing Recrea tion Center 400 pm same day will contest scheduling session RC activi ties like contests fun flys etc Control Line Free Flight contests will handled Don Dodd usual manner Just send Don desired dates before March 15 lot other things going same weekend well havent heard about time read both heap trouble new year upon us offers op portunity start new slate did last year 1978 has good year District Xl significant things have accomplished clubs number real problems have over come progress being made others Activity collective favorite sport has good seems increase areas time sit back reflect what have accomplished individ newsletter editor give him something print Call him about newest creation building hints ideas flying field thank him deserves Arizona fereta ii da t x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-Presideot 2501 Armoor tane Redoods Beocir CA 90278 Aaaociata VicaProidnta Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lana Walnut Creek CA 94698 Alan Chisolm 1100 West Show Promo CA 93111 John Pand 4269 Syoka Clrda San Jose CA 95136 Sob Reynolds Rt 8 Ban 51 Tucson AZ 05710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowdan Ave Long Bead, CA 90808 No District X report month ually happy results have congratulations have support bigger better year 1979 Lets Flying cold winter can very re warding done properly Richard Robb editor Rain-Bird Flyer Ketchikan Alaska wrote recent issue lot tips right group very success ful snow ice flying few tips might worthwhile should know about living north ern Climates Battery power critical check carefully Wipe down antenna alcoholre moves grime provides better contact Check hinges pushrodscold makes binding worse Use wooden propsplastic gets brittle cold Put piece styrofoam down insulate everything ground Reduce flights least 20%battery power lost during cold Wear proper clothinghands hardest protect Take sunglassesthe glare can damage vision last Executive Council meeting spent quite bit time discussing need Safety Committee within Academy effort get off ground rash moment VP agreed organize committee write charter approval President Executive Council help very much needed club has established safety program please let know send documentation might have appeal directed entire country special interest groups have safety program beneficial entire hobby-sport will take cooper ation everyone Keep tuned infor mation committee develops Thought day Yesterday memory tomorrow vision today really bitch Happy holiday season March 1979 79 Model Aeroaromo asaicatod uJMcuonaIa View aircraft pit area asphalt tarmac showing spectators club aircraft Rocky Mountains background L R Jerry Deneau John Worth Chuck Brannon Vince Mankowski Deon Copeland Mike Taliman Travis McGinnis Bill Bieda Jerry Murphy Speaker George Hunter Jefco Aeromodel ers Club U Io CHRIS SCOTT AGAIN WINS AMA CL POSTAL LITTLE WHITE MOUSE STILL FLYING SETS 2027 RECORD IN JACK LUEKEN FALL FLYING FAIR Runners-up Michael J Morrissey Shel don C Ybanez Steve Leventhal Mike Hart Eric Peterson entries up 50 percent over last year times much much better year almost half times under 3 min utes last year two achieved Winner Chris Scott tells us famous 1976 racer Little White Mouse shows ravages time magic 2-minute flight still eludes him2027 best ever Hes tried different props plugs fuel en gine same stock Cox Black Widow used last year Cox hi-compression head jacked up extra gasket run Cox Custom Blend fuel turning Tornado 5-4 prop new equipment Chris used new pair cleated football shoes feet have grown bigger contest held during August through October allowed kind CL AA model 35 lines Rules required contestants start engine fly 48 laps during mandatory pit stop refueling required 008 lines Chris said could rely 67-68 mph racer left about 12 seconds pit stop 2-minute flight obtained Chris very nearly made goal Congratulations Chris 1 Chris L Scott 2 Michael Morrissey 3 Sheldon Ybanez 4 Steven Leventhal 5 Mike Hart 6 Eric Peterson 7 Darrin Albert 8 David Purdy 9 David Martucci 10 Derrick Patstone 11 Dan Lavoie 12 James Cote 13 Brian Sellers 14 Charlie Vosberg 15 Paul Newman 16 Peter Fong 17 Dave Dixon 18 Dan Abel 19 James Quinn 20 Jim Abel 21 Mike Baltes 22 Julie Abel 23 Sean Boston 24 Peter Quinn 25 Manuel Barajas 26 Scott Smecko Robbie McGarvey 27 John Kiar 28 Griff Stone 29 Jimmy Baidridge 30 Jeff Zachry Dayton OH Saratoga Springs NY Roanoke VA Anaheim CA Escondido CA Halifax MA Escondido CA Escondido CA Manville NJ Escondido CA Escondido CA Halifax MA Somerville NJ Escondido CA Topeka KS Spokane WA Albuquerque NM Florissant MO Algonquin IL Florissant MO San Pedro CA Florissant MO Escondido CA Algonquin IL Cudahy CA teamSpokane WA Somerville NJ Purchase NY Topeka KS Escondido CA Michael Morrissey wasnt far behind 2173 time indicates pit stop must have pretty fast model pictured looks bulkier Chris Michaels original cut-down lightened Ring Master powered stock Cox Black Widow using Fox Missle Mist fuel Sullivan 01 2 Rediformed lines turning 6x3 Topflite nylon prop boiled Besides flying planes Michael also Saratoga Junior Highs top athletes Sheldon Ybanezs Mighty Might modified Little White Mouse described previous issue Junior Flightl Steve Leventhal improved both contest placing time over last years effort Little White Mouse original Mighty Might Sterling Shoestring original original Sterling Shoestring Phase Mouse original Tomato Crate original original original Goodyear Owl Racer Phase original original De Knight Special Sterling Eindecker CG Lil Wizard Phase Baby Paymaster Firebird Cox Racer Scientific Zig Zag Cox plastic Cessna 1 80 Sig Sky Ray Phase 2027 21 73 2191 2240 2374 2380 2422 2445 2458 2462 2502 2520 2567 25 97 3075 3100 3145 3275 3296 3350 33 88 3420 4006 4027 4242 4330 4433 55 60 34 laps attem Pt f 0 Steve headed 11 California entries sent Ben Sasnett Flying done different areas over three months Conway Junior Model Airplane Club ran trials Saturday offered free AA CL kit fliers choice breaking 3-minute mark Regular trials throughout week con ducted Hidden Valley Middle School another group CL flying Juniors has sprung up Escondido Ben put up Tee Dee 049 top time Southern Cal ifornia CL Association thanks going Ed Daneff taking leadership also sweetened pot once again scheduling event near Los Angeles year trophies awarded top three incen tives spurred California youngsters val iant efforts couple examples Charlie Vosberg made numerous attempts de stroying two motors crashes gradu ally inched way barely past 3-minute mark Mike Hart tried repeatedly put together several weeks watch plane break up 47th lap record flight Steve Leventhal traveled 90 miles Anaheim fly Conway School used virtual stock Sterling Shoestring powered not-so-stock Cox Black Widow Using Kelly 5x4 glass propeller 70% nitro 10% propylene oxide brew Steves speeds nudged 70 mph pit stop took about 25 seconds time Steve believes can improve con test according Ben has positive results kids really stoked event already planning strategies next year Eric Peterson James Cote Halifax MA both flew /2 models own design Erics dad judging timing Both look forward next years contest Three Middlesex NJ Modelers Model Plane Club Juniors flew three sep arate occasions plus tuneup training session According Gene Sellers trio David Martucci Brian Sellers John KIar Juniors really improved skills good time Little White Mouse has great influence designs used Cox Black Widow engine popular James Lee writes Topeka KS Paul New mans original combination Netzeband Cats Paw Black Widow Jimmy Baldridges model lost ground grabbed FLY INDOORS IN AMA POSTAL January/February/March dates available hall gymnasium flying sites youngster everywhere 18 younger entrants Hand-Launched Glider Hand-Launched Stick events enter lf missed full de tails last issue write Ed Whitten copy Well look whats om page page just isnt enough See next month 80 Model Aviation FLIGHT ED WHITTEN Box 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Edition: Model Aviation - 1979/03
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MINUTES OF NOV 4 EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING AMAs Council equivalent Board Directors met fifth time 1978 Ramada Inn Omaha Nebraska fol lowing attendance President Johnny Clemens Dallas TX Secretary/Treasurer Earl Witt Chambersburg PA Executive Director John Worth Fairfax VA Vice President Dis trict Clifton Piper Atkinson NHVP-ll John Byrne Bayside NY VP-Ill Don Lowe Day ton OH VP-IV John Spalding Lanham MD VP-V Jim McNeill Birmingham AL VP-VI Glenn Lee Batavia IL VP-VII Ken Morris Muscatine IA VP-VIII Murry Frank Wichita Falls TX VP-IX Vince Mankowski Bellevue NE VP-X Jim Scarborough Redondo Beach CA VP-XI Homer Smith Seattle WANation al Aeronautic Association Executive Director Vic Powell Arlington VA Also attendance several guests District IX Vice President Associate Vice President Jim Ricketts Sioux Falls SD Frank Trouba Omaha NE Dr Glenn Lau Lincoln NE Robert Willey Lincoln NE Representing EWH Specialties Inc en gine retailers Robert Hutton Arling ton TX Present AMA Headquarters executive staff Micheline Madison FAI/Contest Boards Administrator regular meeting Academy Model Aeronautics brought order President Clemens 910 am After noting full body vice presidents pre sent guests introduced advised could speak through vice presidents ITEM FINANCIAL REPORTS AMA General J Worth ED4 initiated Council review Academys budget September 30 noting results verified previous predictions major deficit situa tion 1978 further noting AMAs sur plus near depletion down $16000 almost $1 15000 January Discussion followed touching pects Academys financial structure 1 Insurance Worth advised AMA insurance prospectus available ask has created purpose providing documentation insurance dustry upon possible alternate offers may based Spalding IV advocated creation special reserve AMA regains surplus purpose having money available establish self-insurance Academy future stating need becoming creasingly vital Worth response question McNeill V advised preliminary research idea AMA creating its own surance company absorbing larger part current risks involves large investment complex problems about tends produce report Council review 2 Membership renewal Worth advised 5000 membership renewals re ceived within two weeks mid-October mailing very positive response though too early provide trend need better inform members benefits beyond insurance discussed D Lowe III stated great lack understanding total role large national organization like AMA has offer Lowe feels should constantly explained Model viatlon Vic Powell ED NAA advised divisions have same identity problem suggested publicity ads newspapers magazine media educate attract interest members general public 3 Credit Cards Worth advised 13% renewals far credit card further noted because large vol ume credit card transactions credit card company has given 2% service charge Council consensus indicated new mem berships should also able use credit cards Other possible extensions credit card policy requested included agenda item next Council meeting 4 Senior Citizens/Handicapped Dues Council consensus time such groups should singled out special treatment although future possi bility reviewing special cases exceptions might considered MOVED J Spalding IV seconded M Frank VIII terminate discussion no dues changes 1979 15 forpassed unanimously B Interest Bearing Account Policy Worth explained present policy deposit Continued page 71 March1979 69 AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents AMA ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS] 81 5 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 Worlds Largest Sport Aviation Organization AMAs longest serving President Johnny Clemens right received Acab ritorlous Service Award Tournament Champions banquet Las Vegas last Johnny elected four consecutive terms 1971 through 1978 Presenting award John Worth AMA Executive Director THE FORMAL dedication ceremonies took place October 281978 dream gan long before started nobody knew would take four years times looked like project wasnt going anywhere now looking back its obvious long struggle discouragements enroute well worth end result J efco Aeromod elers clubs Denver area have best flying sites coun try pictures show what site like now already plans improve further have similar achievements else Some fact happened years ago have since disappeared Thats likely happen Chatfield Aerodrome Jefco site due couple unique features effect 25-year contract between club state itself assures lengthy minimum lifespan other project has jointly funded Jefco club government agencies involved jefco club put up $8000 matched government money Because club has built-in protection investment property its future addition club invested another $2000 further improvements site So Jefco Aeromodelers have $10000 vested project date might seem club members relatively wealthy about same other club similar size have about 100 members club investment averages out about $100 per member turn averages out about $25 per year per member four year effort investment terms work rather direct cash contribution club raised money way could think raffles bake sales soliciting donations model shows etc Along way some anonymous people admired ef fort contributed some hundreds dollars dedication ceremony someone turned check another $100 What Jefco club going spirit produced enthusiasm persistence cooperation planning determination pa tience few people bore lions share negotiation endless meetings gov ernment agencies real secret jefco success boils down continuity leadership originator project bow out due lack additional time others Continued page 73 FOUR YEAR EFFORT PRODUCES SUPER FLYING SITE 70 Model Aviation George Hunter former peign obtain flying site Denver area master ceremonies airfield dedica tion October 28 1978 Representing AMA event District VP Vince Mankowski Executive Director John Worth Profesuuneu signs ennence ihe prestige Jefco stying sue ena reinforce periie ammospnera i ne signs eisa neip assure sase ana oraar ly operation necessity government support busy flight line provided excellent model air show public during airfield ded ication ceremonies demonstrated different tvbes models flown club members Council Minutes Cont pg 69 much money possible long term inter est bearing accounts asked approval use short term interest accounts greater re turn temporary cash surplus MOVED H Smith XI seconded V Mankowski IX Executive Direc tor have policy authority concerning interest bearing accounts provided Council kept formed changes policy also no stock bond accounts included 15 passed unanimously ITEM II MODEL SIZE VS SAFETY A Big Models aspects safety con cerning large models wasdiscussed Lowe Ill spoke against legislation thinking prema ture stating big necessarily bad citing speed much hazardous condition Witt SIT supported points emphasizing immediate concern should regulation rather attitude FAA suggested AMA position show established policy large models attention received FAA Lowe further spoke advisa bility establishing Safety Committee study recommend policy concerning areas safety large models having pri ority Spalding IV recommended contacting pertinent special interest organizations view having produce safety policy guidelines would enable Council have specialized input aid future policy decisions concerning safety following three-part motion fered voted separate actions MOVED J Spalding IV seconded K Morris VII pylon NMPRA organization re quested provide AMA HQ March 31 1979 safety program must clude positive speed decreasing criteria 1979 contest season 7 6 against ED NAA S/T II VI VIII 2 abstained Pres b quarter scale organization QSAA re requested provide AMA HQ posi tive internal safety program March 31 1979 special look size weight speed limitations 14 1 abstained ED c Council established Safety Com mittee expand AMA safety program Committee make regular reports through Model Aviation magazine 15 passed unanimously connection motion 5 H Smith XI volunteered establish serve temporary chairman Safety Committee until operating guidelines have cre ated Committee votes chairman choice Smith asked Council members provide him names possible committee members soon possible after Nov 4 Council Meeting order have Committee operating Spring Coun cil Meeting MOVED M Frank VIII seconded K Morris VII Homer Smith XI authorized establish AMA Safety Com mittee acting temporary chairman opportunity withdraw upon appoint ment permanent chairman Safety Committee 15 forpassed unanimously Discussion continued centering around increasing size models con tain size within reason insurance safe ty purposes Worth spoke current problem member interested attempting stall radio control equipment 1-3 Cub full-size aircraft advised situation difficult deal because Academy does have definition model aircraft As interim measure Worth suggested adop ting FAI definition appears FAI Sporting Code making effective im mediately including AMA Safety Code MOVED J Worth ED seconded G Lee VI add following definition AMAs Safety Code safety code applies model aircraft defined heavier air craft engine able carry human being 15 forpassed unanimously Various means making membership aware safety discussed M Frank VIII suggesting creation safety film clip accompany AMA films latter ordered AMAs Film Library ITEM III REDISTRICTING noted several proposals received VPs Headquarters ask ing reevaluation present district boundaries issue raised primarily districts Ill VI VII Ken Morris VII investigated situation reported problem essentially contest coordination Morris further remarked opinion matter should referred Long Range Planning present no action should taken towards changing boundaries MOVED M Frank VIII seconded K Morris VII table discussion redis tricting Long Range Planning meeting scheduled next day 15 forpassed unanimously Spalding IV suggested Headquarters send appreciation letters members presented excellent proposals redis tricting stating letter issue will given further study vice presidents concerned ITEM IV MAIL BALLOT/SAFETY CODE A Procedures Confusion noted con cerning mail ballot distributed Coun cil vice president via Headquarters Worth noted outcome ballot may question since some vice presidents viewed ballot straw vote rather official possible ramifications yond original premise ballot Worth therefore requested Council provide guidelines conducting official mail ballotsfrom vice presidents well Headquarterswhere long range basic policy involved MOVED C Piper seconded J Scarborough X mail ballot may originated Council member subect approval President after may distributed vote Headquarters clear ly prominently designate Official Ballot 15 forpassed unanimously B Reconsideration Because original ballot asked phrase inserted AMAs Safety Code sticker concerning use drugs intoxicants some doubt part some Council members concerning nature ballot sub ject reconsidered basis legal problems After considerable discussion apparent consensus current Safety Code has adequate wording subject original proposal withdrawn C Implementation though Safe ty Code wording will changed discus sion subject brought out its value thoughts means can further distributed Worth noted Code ad hesive sticker form included member ship renewal mailings alternate year ro tation basisi 980 being next time will given out Worth suggested interim paper version printed available distribute trade shows other model er gatherings M Frank VIII suggested pub lishing cut-out version Model Aviation preferably color Council consensus proceed printed paper version Safety Code making available vice presidents ready ITEM V 1979 NATS A Review Site Possibilities E Witt S/T reported had meeting airport FAA authorities Lincoln NE supportive request stage Nats Lincoln 1979 Witt assured Council facilities excellent next step negotiations obtain written formal agreement Other sites such Columbus/Springfield Ohio Lake Charles LA also consid ered Nats Committee 1979 B Nats Executive Committee Recommen dations Witt Chairman Nats Execu tive Committee submitted following re port September 30 1978 meeting discussed great lengths oper ating details Nationals including costs Two items came Out meeting re quired Council concurrence 1 Although intent make Nationals self-sustaining financially seems little probability its current format recommend Council budget Nationals no other reason psychology being position reporting loss member ship would talking cost saving relation Nationals has different public connotation 2 Plan Nationals far advance possiblethat primarily respect location felt should work toward new Nats format Study possibility sep arate Nats such RC/CL Nats FF another interim set up objective schedule information possibilities recommend working toward holding Nationals Lincoln Nebraska 1979 cent ral Ohio 1980 Lake Charles Louisiana 1981 Fourth year plan would new format event site should fall through available would recom mend site schedule moved up year MOVED V Mankowski IX seconded K Morris VII approve 1979 Nats site Lincoln NE 14 1 abstained VI ITEM VI CONTEST SANCTIONS Council reviewed specific proposal submitted Horrace Cain essentially called removing demonstrations Rule Book thereby making unnecessary sanction such event Council con sensus after some discussion sanc tioning structure should remain MOVED M Frank VIII seconded V Mankowski IX deny action sanctioning changes proposed Horrace Cain 14 1 against Xl ITEM VII FREE MEMBERSHIPS A For Contest Directors cost Open membership now $2500 advisabil ity stringent free membership pol icy CDs debated consensus March 1979 71 Council time due dues increase change policy would detrimental Contest Director morale MOVED McNeiIl Vj seconded H Smith Xl award free memberships Contest Directors accordance current policy contest actually heldfree membership applicable noshows weather cancellations contest report has filed 15 forpassed unan imously B Judges noted proposal Howard Crispin submitted Council brief proposal asks free membership RC Aerobatic Judges MOVED ding IV seconded V Mankowski IX accept Howard Crispin s proposal provide free memberships RC Aerobatic Judges 13 against 2 abstained ED IV though proposal voted down majority Council noted valid points prob lem defining judge other types of ficials made unfeasible accept propo sal until whole picture thoroughly considered ITEM V III WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS A 1979 Worth briefed Council fact Yugoslavia withdrawn its offer host 1979 Free Flight world champion ships due political factors involving South Africa Worth noted National Free Flight Society submitted proposal US host event Taft CA no other country available Council reviewed detailed offer NFFS lists costs site location manpower logistics other factors includ ing AMAs obligations offer accepted FAI consensus agreement situation similar 1978 involved Indoor world championships US should offer help MOVED H Smith Xl seconded Scarborough X AMA prepared offer host 1979 Free Flight World Championships no other offer made Also financial limits AMAs obligation imposedto remain within AMAs FAI budget 13 1 against VI 1 abstained SIT B 1980 request noted National Association Rocketry AMA make US hosting offer FAI 1980 Spacemodels World Championships followup similar offer made 1978 event has hot accepted FAI Therefore Council noting conditions essen tially same indicated no objection MOVED M Frank VIII seconded J Spalding IV approve US offer FAI no expense AMA NAR host 1980 Spacemodels World Champion ships 15 forpassed unanimously C Combat AMA President sole US voting delegate FAI asked Council guidance concerning proposal submitted Gary Frost Pres MACA USA will have vote December FAI/CIAM meeting proposal provides three pit men part Control Line Combat teamsthe rea soning behind proposal allow funding pit men same team members Council consensus due cost factors proposal should supported 0 Soaring Ray Marvin Chairman FAI Soaring Team Selection Committee petitioned Council funding permit adding fourth member part team Council discussed request noting adequate funds exist Soaring Team Fund accommodate extra cost program participants agree MOVED H Smith Xl seconded V Mankowski IX deny request AMA funds support fourth team member Soaring 15 forpassed unanimously ITEM IX ADVERTISING A Discount Ads Worth advised let ter intent received discount house concerning ad Model Aviation noted no legal grounds accepting AMA liable suit unless such ads accepted MOVED M Frank VIIIseconded V Mankowski IX pursue restrictive policy concerning discount ads due legal circumstances beyond control 15 passed unanimously discussion agreed AMA would continue its present ad limit 20% increasing editorial pages necessary maintain percentage also agreed possibility offering lower prices dealers would explored encourage con tinued dealer magazine sales B Type Ads question raised concerning whether ads unrelated modeling activity would acceptable MOVED H Smith Xl seconded C Piper continue policy accept ing unrelated advertising 15 forpassed unan imously ITEM X AWARDS A Fellowships Two such awards ap proved announced upon presentation B Distinguished Service Award Three approved unanimously C Superior Service Award Three ap proved unanimously 0 Award Excellence Ken Morris VII asked Council approve three Excellence Awards conferred clubs district outstanding service Council gave ap proval dissent E Perpetual Trophies Worth asked Council guidance concerning future pol icy perpetual trophies citing numer ous difficulties now exist hand ling consensus Council HQ should procure case display per petual trophies permanently winners re ceiving certificate rather actual tro phy specific AMA policy perpetual tro phies may considered later time F Scholarship Worth reported Council Bob Stalick chairman Scholarship Committee has recommended three winners 1978 scholarships total amount divided $2000 MOVED M Frank VIII seconded G Lee VI accept Scholarship Com mittee recommendation three winners 1978 first prize $1000maximum total divided $2000 15 forpassed unanimous ly ITEM XI MUSEUM As follow-through subject AMA Museum discussed August Coun cil meeting Worth offered record against such time AMA becomes posi tion take action basic information what would entail establish museum moderate cost basis Following discussion Worths presenta tion Council approved first step tak ing inventory what AMA now holds museum quality articles development documentation administrative proced ures also creation forms cataloging ac quisition articles MOVED E Witt SIT seconded M Frank VIII Frank Ehling designated catalog HQ museum material also visit Dick Sherman determine AMA ownership materials held him 15 passed unanimously ITEM XII AMA PROPERTY Worth reported specific offer Springfield Ohio land buildings materialized supposed offer received substance Don Lowe Ill advised would make attempt reopen negotiations Springfield City Manager Worth further advised same sit uation previous offer Lake Charles LAthat too materialized writing expected Council consensus leave doors open further negotiations possible MOVED E Witt SIT seconded M Frank VIII table discussion property acquisition next days Long Range Planning session 15 forpassed unanimously ITEM XIII FILM PROJECTS Cliff Piper role Council ap pointee monitor AMAs film making pro jects reported recent visit Jay Ger bers operation Piper advised viewed 40000 feet film some process being matched up sound tracks Scale film expec tation completion early 1979 Piper expressed great satisfaction quality work being produced recom mended Council give thought what subject Mr Gerber could develop after Scale film completed ITEM XIV FAI PROTESTS Clemens Pres reviewed Council sequence events lead rul ing favor contestant protests concerning Soaring team selection semi-finals last summer subsequent actions National Soaring Society president Witt remarked NSS considers themselves AMA Soaring matters thus does easily concede AMA jurisdic tion over team selection affairs Council consensus NSS wants recognition delegation authority will have demonstrate better relationship understanding AMAs policies laws ITEM XV ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENTS Clemens noted need following strin gent criteria concerning performance associate vice presidents nonworkers should replaced Discussion indicated consensus VPs work closely AVPs en able productive effective work ar rangement NcNeill V suggested perhaps AVPs should newsletter editors encour age good communications ITEM XVI AMA/NAA AGREEMENT Worth reported legal problems developed required additional wording included AMA/NAA National Aeronautic Association agreement clarity AMA agrees issue certificate insur ance policy endorsement attesting 72 Model Aviation fact NAA FAI named co-in sured otherwise protected insurance liability arising AMA sponsored ac tivities MOVED J McNeill V seconded J Byrne II accept proposed new word ing included AMA/NAA agree ment 15 forpassed unanimously ITEM XVII NEXT MEETING MOVED V Mankowski IXseconded K Morris VII hold next Council meeting conjunction Hobby dustry America Trade Show January St Louis Missouri 15 forpassed unanimously ITEM XVIII ADJOURNMENT general consent meeting ad burned 10 10 pm SMOKE DOES NOT FIRE MAKE. Its old adage theres smoke supposed fire thats smoke artificially created Lots such smoke like produced chemical warfare has generated recently publi cation several other magazines informa tion relative AMAs 1978 budget formation written AMA member cludes number conclusions referred facts premise based AMAs own figures Its perfect case using numbers way support opinions something disagreement views Thus because author disagrees AMA officers have budgeted AMAs come would have us believe AMA thinking wrong using charts graphs highlight case However boils down ideas using AMA money vs officers elected serve membership AMA budgets its money ex plained pages last month Theres no right wrong involved determination arrived consensus AMA shall use its funds several magazines published dissenters views noted doing because AMA refused yet did simultaneously publish AMAs rebuttal also fact arguments presented based incorrect incom plete conclusions slanted support dis torted view AMA have published such treatise would have confuse rather clarify other hand what AMA published last monthin three areas Openers editorial AMA News piece dues AMA Presidents Corneris other side story what anyone believes matter individual choiceall suggest point what have published represents what AMAs officersmodelers like mevoted 1978 Meanwhile will voting late Jan uary new budget 1979 comes out looking like 1978 well know basic Council thinking continues changes well know some changes thinking will have some effect case decisions will made have responsibility majority mem bers rather have own fish fry make smoke NO HOMEOWNERS COVERAGE IN PENNSYLVANIA letter lawyer AMAs form er insurance company states Pennsylvania effect remote controlled airplane aircraft under terms homeowners policy hence injuries damages resulting use thereof covered under terms homeowners policy would suggest advise members recent case Hartford Insurance Group v Ohio Casualty Insurance Company tried Court Common Pleas Allegheny County No GD 76-29366 Judge Smith found feel model airplane flown Mr Hutch ings meets definition aircraft found statutes United States Commonwealth well contained acceptable dictionaries aircraft within terms OCGs policy ruling sustained Ohio Casualty Insurance Companys denial coverage under homeowners policy based exclusion denying cover age accidents occurring result bod ily injury personal damage arising out ownership maintenance operation use loading unloading aircraft decision appealed insur ance company lawyer since cost company lot money personal injury involved denied state Su preme Court net result situations AMA insurance primary least such jurisdictions interpre tation law prevailsit expected Pennsylvania decision will spread other states situation reinforces need AMA liability protection because homeowners cov erage can no longer relied upon other hand probably means AMA coverage will end up costing moreeventually right away case AMA liability protection important ever people may protection available 19 HALL OF FAME DEADLINE IS MARCH 31 Applications AMAs 1979 Model Avia tion Hall Fame awards must submitted March 31 else carried over un til following year Five awards normal ly made year Write phone AMA HQ attention Joyce Hager get application form SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT Jefco Flying Site Cont pg 70 took over Club officers came went normal over some years dream effort stayed alive because club mem bers believed project encouraged club leaders stay recog nized such projectinvolving parks recreation officials state federal govern ment agencieswas inherently loaded red tape reams paperwork procedural de lays easy opportunities passing buck naturally goes obtaining use government land funds realism also recognized politics could avoided what made toleration delays procedures possible approached problem stand point taxpayers felt right share government assistance pursued persistently Along way learned government works work proved looking handout putting own money behind requests willingness jointly fund project gained great respect eventual success Jefco story now happy hardly looked having ended Instead happy ending story regard ed happy beginning Just few months ago new Jefco club officers elected have committed themselves picking up others have left off make sure hard won site improved oper ated manner Justify investment focus attention now safety op eration maintenance property club members will continue enjoy hav ing such great place fly Congratulations certainly due Jefco club perhaps importantly contribution may much what have done themselves what have done show others what can done overall AMA viewpoint jefco story can repeated clubs help solve general flying site problem prevails everywhere Jefco example highly recommended clubs similar situation PRESIDENT MEMO Earl F Witt AMA President 26 Warwick Drive Chambersburg PA 17201 Two very important conclusions can drawn past election first since members cast largest number votes Academys history showing increasing concern democratic process inherent structure ganization Second because unusual number votes new Vice-Presidents members appear ready change facts mind will forget put responsibilities members foreMarch 1979 73 actions first report membership think should touch future planning feel Council actions really reactions events day rather sound management future welfare Academy feel Constitution Bylaws AMA need revising updating some parts outdated handling organization size nature Acad emy specific item position Sec retary-Treasurer should abolished full-time accountant two assistants job treasurer minimal Instead feel should have nationally elected first executive Vice-President specific duties relating functions Council Academy event need suc cession office President na tionally elected person would ready take over would true representa tive members rather Councilelected President responsibilities now signed Secretary-Treasurer could corporated first/executive Vice-Pres Also should make sure Con stitution Bylaws being followed instance past two years AMA has operating under agreement between Presidents AMA NAA Na tional Aeronautics Association legality questionable Article XI AMA Bylaws states management affairs AMA shall vested Ex ecutive Council consisting 14 members NAA being represented have 15 member Council Either agreement Bylaws should changed AMA Headquarters being operated highest cost areas United States large enough compete Federal Government major cor porations well-trained competent ex perienced employees vacancies occur AMA must therefore bear cost in-house training employee develop ment addition office space costing us approximately $29000 year space roughly equivalent two suburban homes three four bedrooms Looking future feel Academy should vesting funds facility own facility located lower cost area labor market less competitive past few months have discussed problems opinions numerous members association discussions lead believe managers Academy really know makeup membership instance modeling terests ages income brackets years mem bership etc essential good planning Therefore order give us bet ter working knowledge members pro pose statistical survey taken Academy members updated annually thereafter time such survey would have massive administrative undertak ing present-day computer tech nology should relatively simple pro ced u re Extending thought communicating members just little further would like call attention comments Ken Morris District VII Vice-President made January 1979 issue Model viation Ken feels Council decisions made enough input general membership members should communicate Vice-Presi dents Associate Vice-Presidents position better represented Council actions fully endorse ideas Nationals planning has progressing smoothly much earlier normal has noted other publications planned location Lincoln Nebraska appears excellent site though again must separate Free Flight other modeling activities will some distance model meet headquarters time next issue out Nationals Executive Committee will have held itial planning meeting site should firmly committed Vince Mankowski District IX Vice-President Dr Glen Lau Lin coin have spearheading efforts set ting up Nationals Lincoln Vince has requested persons willing volunteer efforts Nationals 1979 contact him Michael Freeman wrote com puter program Soaring event last years Nationals has advertising mi crocomputer owners hobbyists interested donating computers services civic activities such Nationals search rescue work would appreciate hearing anyone could assist us micro computer early possible would like computerize scoring tabulation Nationals however requires consider able lead time will holding first Council meet ing year about time receive issue will primarily planning budget meeting will have better picture Academys financial posture pro grams year after meeting hope able discuss matters membership interest future reports far enough advance Council meetings express opinions Council representative tonnecticut e S Massachusetts Hampshire Rhode Island 0 Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Associate Vice-Presidents Robert C Brodeur 405 Main Street Nashua NH 0305t Raymond Gibouleau 39 High Streen Old Town ME 04468 Charles H Learoyd PO Ron 428 Went Gronon MA 0t472 Al Nonotnik 4 Benerly Place Norwalk CT 06850 George Parker 7 Paal Or. Lee MA 0t235 A Mike Schindler 5 Bolduc Orine Ledyard CT 06339 William Wilbur 5 Laurel Ann Kinrery Mt 03904 Much sadness first off report death great friend model aviation New England ANDY DEMERS true gentle man way succumbed November 7th 1978 heart attack words IRVIN L SEARL editor well-known newsletter Southern New Hampshire BULLSHEET . Andy intense modeler always contributed share held offices well originating newsletter 1 feel very tunate have Andy friend shared him memorable times Andy will surely missed us lrv said Now plus side visited way up Burlington VT few weeks ago learned club Green Mountain RCers does great job President Larry Reed doesnt ask volunteers just says would like particular job regular club meeting everyone agrees job coming year Other club officers Jim Buchanan Clem Coulllard Stan Lattrell Dave Hall Steve Pendo two PR men attended meeting mostly through efforts Thanks gang having Another great plus phone call re ceived NCRCC club member John Cheyer 1 75 Scott Drive Manchester CT 06040 John tells son started fly ing RC Ugly Stick last July 27th now flying unassisted working roll maneuvers Whats great about Johns son Christopher just turned seven years old August 16th 1978 John terested know younger RC fli ers US has issued challenge someone come up Dad John just started flying last July Chris started end July time issue hits streets will way yet another Executive Council meeting out St Louis MO meeting scheduled January 27th will also Hobby Industry show weekend out will pleasure meet new Council members 74 Model Aviation Free Flight Radio Control flying near airports situation might involve possibility models being vicinity full-scale aircraft operations must avoidedor conducted eliminate dangerous situations Models should flown proximity full-scale aircraft unless flyer has some else him sole purpose watching full-scale aircraft super vising flying prevent accident possibilities LJUCUItIUCI El IlONII uevii FluE Nitty Hawk North Carolina75 years after Wright Brothers wind still blowingl Knowing will unable per sonally thank confi dence support nomination election President Academy Model Aeronautics would like take opportunity express apprecia tion efforts Sincerely EARL F WITT called order new President Earl Witt Earls election leaves Secretary-Treasurers job up grabs next year 1979 good people contention NEED SOLID INPUTS FORA DISTRICT MEETING HOST CLUB FOR THIS YEAR OF 1979 Lots good reports ourShowleams couple new ones being formed up Massachusetts New Hampshiresure looks like solid way build good modeling PR Lots interest Pylon Lots Show Team interest Scale too Please keep well away crowds guys Pennsylvania just ruled against coverage via homeowners insurance can expect other states follow suit New Jersey Ytrk II DISTRICT REPORT John C Griug District II Vice-President 6381 Badger Drive tsckpsrt NY 14094 Aasodt Vice-Preeldeet Pete Bianchini 260S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 David Fit aId 11 Lace Lane Elnors NY t2065 Jack Sannarco 2062 Enteteon Ave. union NJ 07083 James Sleoghter Chief Craft & Hobbies uSAF/EuROPE Boy 4067 APO Nnw Yok 09009 Hank Smith 2 Lotrare Ave. Aoborn NY 13021 new administration start New Year new AMA President Earl Witt new District II Vice President thank 2124 District II members voted have shown interest AMA makes us strong organization Strength what need convince FCC need frequencies convince various govern ment agencies help us flying site problems especially suitable Control Line Free Flight areas bring us Closer togeth face problems rising costs within organization Several changes being made var ious district appointments impor tant competition flier contest coordinator positions Dick Sobrino remains coordinator non-RC events am sure will continue ex emplary job has past Dick Smith new coordinator RC Pylon Sail plane events Larry Lundy has assumed responsibility other RC events Brad Bane has accepted membership Free Flight Contest Board replacing Car roll Allen Brad long-time competitor what feel necessary properly fill very important position Scale RC Control Line Contest Board members remain unchanged men have doing outstanding job am sure will con tinue Hank Smith Auburn NY replacing Walt Throne Associate Vice President Central NY area Walt has declined con tinue due pressing business concerns Walt thank very much past support hope can count needed future Dave Fifield continues AVP Eastern New York area Jack Sammarco continues represent Central New Jersey area Jim Slaughter will continue APO representative need AVP representation Northern Southern New Jersey want sanc tioned club Northern Southern New jersey search rosters find likely candidate open positions Send name address will carry ball need helpl duties powers responsibilities Contest Coordinators Contest Board members Vice Presidents well ad dressed AMA authority As sociate Vice Presidents also well spelled out duties District II AVPs charged duty communicating club area either person preferred telephone letter impossible person also charged active visible area business personal time will permit promptly report activities area items can included VP monthly column Communication IS name game further game communication will break what has seemed to cardinal rule Council Members publish use telephone numbers Ohs sylnanta 0 Wett Vtrgieta III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe District III Vice-President 1101 ERaho Road Dayton DII 45429 Aseociate Vice-Presidents Joe Eiben 5192 Edenhurst Lynhorts OH 44124 Francis Fluharty 504 21st St Vienna wv 26101 Laird Jackson 523 Meadombrook St Danid PA 19087 Odward wisser 1521 Summit St. McKeespors PA 15131 IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT March 10 will hold District III general member ship meeting Cleveland Ohio gather ing being held conjunction nual Cleveland National Model Plane Show show has held years promotes youth involvement through creation competition categories young sters oldsters breed model air craft will displayed its open Last year over 210 awards 75 categories given over 600 entries sponsored Cleveland Aeromodel Society managed Joe Elben Associate District Ill VP held Randall Park Mall north Randall Cleveland Ohio will run three days March 9th 10th 11th membership meeting will held Holiday Inn located mall area will start 300 pm will have new AMA President Earl Witt Execu tive Director John Worth Associate Dis trict VPs including Clevelands Joe Eiben yours truly available discuss AMA af fairs will also show new AMA film Marvelous Miniatures So have burning questions would like direct answers please come youre vitally terested future modeling youre concerned about Nats dues programs competition vs sport flying FCC frequency allocations AMA plans property invest ment results AMA future planning sessions can reached Between 9 AM 430 PM office number 716 631-6314 tween 630 PM 11 PM can reach home 716 434-3955 Sorry no col lect calls have mercy telephone bill would suggest AVPs drop note clubs area giving telephone numbers further strengthen communi cation links Newsletters also strong means communicating encourage clubs exchange newsletters would appreciate receiving copies myself will make ex cellent source data VP column Model v/at/on planning first District II meet ing 1979 held conjunction Syracuse Area Symposium February 3 second district meeting will held WRAMS Show Time short details completed try attend can column being written December day Lockport encourage step outside chuck OHLG like ly curl up fire think about what should building future time grass again turns white green next month COMMUNICATE FAI involvement support flying sites other issue please come nothing secret about AMA business since its ganization Obviously need cant met least should satisfied AMA doing its best resources available diverse needs modeling today So challenge involved day same time enjoy excep tional show hosted Cleveland area modelers will sending further informa tion show AMA meeting directly District III clubs Received nice letter Dick Myorly concerning Mountaineer RC Club Charleston WV writes Dear Mr Lowe Mountaineer R/C Club has enjoyed tremendous growth year As result have lot modelers have much learn about pects sport teach newcomers about competition club Contest Director Stan Clark has put together collection monthly contests purpose making everyone familiar flying judging last event season non-sanctioned stand-off scale contest held October 22 Seven modelers entered order finish first four places Bryce Petersen quarter-scale VagabondTonyScribner 40-size Royal Hem Jr Bill Derenberger one-eighth scale Vagabond Dave Ellis Royal Spitfire unusual entry scratch-built Miles 20 Stan Hines won high static score points Contestants planes am chnwn accompanyl -51 -b March 1979 75 row Bill Derenberger Jim Creasy Stan Hines Dave Ellis Front row Bryce Petersen Pete Oparnica Tony Scribner Bhlawarn rict Columbia land h Carolina IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 609 Pohite Road Mechuuicsville VA 23111 Aunociaoa Vic-Prssdenta Wayno Abarnathy 5221 Marlboro Pike Hillside MD 20027 Bob Champ,, 205 Tpson Rd Nowyort News VA 23606 Howard Crisprr 611 Beechwood 0r Charlortsnille VA 22901 V Bdl Hnln, 2000 Tynol, Road Chalotte NC 28210 Scott Moyer 11 Orclrad Lane Wilmington DO 19809 J05, Preston 7012 EI,ra Court Falls Church VA 22042 Paul Yaculuouc, 6408 Winthrop Dr Payntlenille NC 28301 would like start first magazine Col umn long overdue thanks John Spal ding hard work years dedication District IV members Academy John has worked very hard very long represent membership District help improve AMA Thanks John myself membersof District IV Secondly would like thank District IV members vote confi dence pledge best represent District IV VP duties ofa new VP appoint AVPs Contest Board members con test coordinators Now doesnt sound too hard except Chat have 6th December 16th contact 14 individuals confirm names address es telephone numbers etc sure doesnt give much time get feet ground does Maybe things need look Another duty write VP magazine article have time arti cle will appear March 79 issue should receive issue before February first article has AMA HQ no later December 19th Did say time writing schedule seems confusing summer contest schedule Ill catch time elections now over have new President AMA feel sure Earl Witt will good job offer him congratulations will miss Johnny Clemens job appreciate has done AMA through years will still look ing scene Johnny As will notice next few months am going change format col umn Part column will dedicated whats happening AMA concerns membership rest dedicated whats happening District IV So keep mind column belongs also want see whats going local area keep posted can tell rest District about would also like have copies newsletters clubs District please put mailing lists couple things going District now two show teamsthe DCRC Show Team MARKS Show Team two teams have qualified Triple teams 1979 five Triple teams out 22 two district Congratulations keep up good work Speaking work understand West minster Aero Modelers Maryland have working county flying site quite now Parks Recreation Advi sory Board Carroll County has received proposal working very closely club acquire land get project its way Ill keep posted project knows maybe same thing can done area friend also wants bark hello District IV well both talking next issue Alabama 0 Florida gia issippi 0 Poerto Rico V South Carnlina essee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNaiII District V Vice-Presirlent 617 Sonth 20 Avenoe Birmingham AL 35205 Anecdote Vc-Prenidenta Jerome Hall 4326 Baywood Dr. Hsantsnille AL 35808 Rctard Jackson 108 Thornlen St Oarleeton Hats SC 28405 Arthur Johrsor 932 Basyan Delray Bead, FL 33444 Joseph Mcalza, SR 00866 Boo 1532 Paierdo PR 00648 Ed Moortna, P0 Bun 1643 Ealin AF8 FL 32642 Ton Thackor 23901Z Law,sceeille Hwy Decatur GA 30033 Since reported last Ive Atlanta twice visit two clubs Atlanta Drones Atlanta RC Club Both times caught pretty good about AMA dues increase INFLATION folks dont care what anybody sayseverything has gone up Mr Tom Thacker will new AMA Associate VP 1979 State Georgia newsletter editor Atlanta Drone Society good Tom replaces Mr Pat Koehler served distinction 1978 Thanks Pat Did tell Mr Joseph Micalizzi new AMA Associate VP Puerto Rico Jo seph edits fine newsletter sometimes Spanish sometimes English wants exchange other newsletter editors District V anywhere else US address Joseph Micallizi SR 00866 Box 1532 Faiardo Puerto Rico 00648 District V Scale Contest Board representative Dave Platt showing new BU-133 Bill McCaIlie Broward County flying field near Miami See next month Send some pic tures Im out Illinnit ana 0 Kentucky nori VI DISTRICT REPORT Horracs Cain District VI Vice-President 523 Weidner Road Buffalo Grave IL 60090 Aseociat Vsee-Preeidutns Dane Dans c/u DA Enterprises Bou 338 Haubstadt IN 47838 Roaa Gee, RR 5 Guincy IL 62301 Frank HWhes 709 NE 44th 55 Kansas City MO 84118 Glenn Len 819 Marduke Batavia IL 60510 daring gave op portunity serve District VI Vice Presi dent thanks hope dont disappoint Ill try work towards goals specified Since Im own present out input time Ill mention tended course steering myself see needs corrections dont bash ful Call write please advised work crazy schedules may difficult catch phone call please leave name number Ill get back ardent objective national level persuade Executive Council AMA does need multiple level mem berships levels will allow member choose services desires pay likewise will very hard sell keep cards letters coming anyone reading lives outside District VI drop VP line ideas about drop copy too 76 Model Aviation Miss Anne Whitson flying important baby biplane side Goodyear Blimp hangar Dr John Martin others got hot took outside some air photo 2rathed has mailect fine pictures Mer idian Area Radio Kontrol Society activities Shown Buddy Dveirin Bob Schultz helping set up display Buddys 16 ft Big Bird recent Mississippi Air National Guard Air Show Meridian Thanks Mary No person can master concerning sophisticated events cate gory Contest Board members need help would like really assist send name address etc favorite events need volunteers District Advis ory Council will required some communicating else can have direct part rules fly too much drop CB member note copy like know goes youve seen latest directories know Mike Mueller Pattern pilot extra ordinaire has assumed position District VI RC Contest Board member Bob Under wood moves over Scale Roger Geers Quincy IL Frank Hughes Kansas City MO will continue Associate Vice Presi dents Dave Davis power panel DA En terprises Box 335 Haubstadt IN 47639 latest addition Associate Vice Presidents Glenn Lee has agreed remain As sociate VP help Control Line groups really nice thing Glenns part certainly appreciate date December 16 1978 Im working filling four vacancies interested call club members northeastern Illinois northwestern tip Indiana note Association Greater Chicago Radio Control Clubs just rebated nice amount monies clubs performed cer tain services EXPO Model Trade Show addition selected individuals received enough buy new engine kit tool whatever RC club active member association youre losing fine opportunity own Skylarks RC Club received enough either finance club pic nic contract years mowing flying field bad few hours work dont join CLUB OFFICERS Note Please send club name meeting place time dates mailing address might include details care would like names addresses clubs Contest Directors CLUB MEMBERS Note Remind offi cers send info club chartered might remember believe AMA organization modelers whatever interest bashful input submit ideas proposals complaints etc please have homework completed takes facts figures documented evidence get work done changes made Personal desires emo tional speculation just simply wont cut Still dont afraid speak up hang maybe can accomplish some good things month thought might inter ested clubs history vember 3rd Radio Control Club Chicago celebrated its 25th anniversary banquet attended members wives friends RC3 club commonly called has very interesting history club organized 1953 six members Sid Peterson Jerry Johnson Dick Newport Ed Dennenhold Art Nelson Tom Hughes Sid Peterson resides sunny Florida started home-built radios escampments hand-launched planes still very ac tive RC 1960 member Ed Kazmirski won World Championship air plane called Taurus 1976 RC3 challenged Col Betkeys Combat team aerial duel Fort Wayne IN came home victorsl Through years RC3 has very active Pattern Competition its members could always found mid western contests year young er members Mike Toolan placed first Nats Sr Advanced Pattern Class LONG LIVE RC3 Now about club So now Ill grab Hotstuff head workbench Im still optimistic enough believe summer will come extra long melt darn ice snow Iowa 0 Michigan 0 Minnesota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Kemoeth F Morris District VII Vice-Presideet 1023 Iowa Avenue Meocatine IA 52761 Asacciate VIce-Pneidsta James 0 Clark RR 3 Cadar RapIds IA 52401 Tim PrIce 11287 Sear Sterling Hgts. MI 48078 William Rohrlog 4494 Tanglewood Tr St Joseph Ml 49085 Geoff Styles 2801 5 Beaumont Ave. Kansueville WI 63139 Terry Taylor 8308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 Wayne Yeager 38235 Castle Romulus MI 48174 Minneapolis 17th No vember present Twin City Radio Con trollers Award Excellence trip terrible due weather banquet great first time chance meet AMA members Twin City area Saturday 18th area AMA meeting held Holiday Inn attended area clubsTCRC St Paul RC Grassfield RC Minneapolis Piston Poppers Minneapolis Aero Club AVP Terry Taylor CLCB member Jim Sinton also attendance meeting proved excellent items discussed main ob jective get area clubs together talk about common problems initi ate better COMMUNICATION between clubs hope have some small area meetings 1979 look directory officers will find District VII has new As sociate Vice President Milwaukee have appointed Geoff Styles position serve area am sure clubs Wisconsin have heard Geoff now can contact him 2601 5 Beaumont Ave Kansasville WI 531 39 Im sure Geoff will represent very well am looking another AVP repre sent southern Minnesota 1979 replace Howie Wayne Howies appointment AVP ended December 31 anyone has time desire ability work position would appreciate hearing District VII EAST meeting con junction Lansing Cards EXPO III will held March 24 1979 Hilton Inn Lansing will twice display area longer public viewing time will trophies first three places plus special Judges Trophy Best Show judging AMA rules except Old Timer will SAM rules Hope get see last report said appoint ed Bill Ransom AMA Safety Commit tee error should have said recommended Bill selection committee up Homer Smith VP Dis trict XI Sorry about LEON RYKTARSYK has appointed Navy Carrier Advisory Committee BOB BALDUS has appointed Combat Advisory Committee appoint ments made RON McNALLY CLCB Chairman comments events should sent people approp riate Control Line Contest Board member Jim Sinton asked remind everyone deadline rules cross-proposals March 1 1979 Any comments have should sent Contest Board members final vote rules changes will Sep tember 11979 Dont wait until its final complaindo now people have input go Another area COMMUNICATION March 1979 77 Left right Doug Brueshaber CD Grassfield RC Jack Krekelberg Pros TCRC Jack OLeary Pros. Minneapolis Aero Club Dave Anderson TCRC Left right Son Jack ekeIberg Jack Krekelberg Pros TCRC holding plaque Jack OLeary Pros Minneapolis Aero Club erc rugni Iercn aroun oocy ieso RC Al Schwartz Pros St Paul rse3rian Crousley St Paul RC Dennis Hoffman St Paul RC Standing Doug Brueshaber CD Grassfield RC Jack Krekelberg Pros TCRC received nice letter Lenny Rusch Wheaton MN Lenny secretary WHEATON BLACK SHEEP RC CLUB held Fun Fly last June very good turn out 22 active members club work pretty hard can make next year fun fly am sure would have good time very welcome Arkansas siana Mexico homa s VIII DISTRICT REPORT John Embry District VIII Vice-President 1500 Anita Street Sulphur LA 10663 Associate vice-prexideoxa Ban Axenill 9117 La Barranea NE Albxrquerqxe NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lobanox Sulphxr LA 70663 Gene tIempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 William Harley 111927 Commerce Pleasansox TX 78064 Larry Sarsor 1415 Manor Dr. Bartleaville OK 74003 AMA Headquarters called few days ago advise won District VIII Vice Presidency 1979-1980 Since call have begun have better feel some pects job selection numerous appointive officers district preparation column complex imagined First thanks members Dis trict VIII electing hope up expectations Second request perhaps bit threat promise Please let know what going area land mass known District VIII really huge need puts what want through AMA what think what doing Otherwise lies threat since feel obligated put something month may get tired hearing about parts district can personal ly cover Pictures incidentally can often ex press small space words will try use some yours re produce well Note Black-and-white best mentioned earlier appointment several officers district first column am going introduce persons have agreed serve during 1979 1980 So far five Associate Vice Presidents have selected Quite probably number will grow six sev en within few months Space limited knowledge varies few words about goes Associate Vice Presideuits BUZZ AVERILLAlbuquerque New Mexico Buzz has served capacity several years has graciously agreed con tinue flies types models plus fullscale best known least Free Flight RC Soaring activity GENE HEMPELGarland Texas Gene well known articles Con trol Line Speed Model tiation extremely active modeler worker AMA BILL HURLEYPleasanton Texas Bill RC Pattern flier covers Texas contest activity also works hard area promoting modeling general LARRY SA RTORBartlesvilleOklahoma Larry lives far north can hardly claim him District VIII Also RCer Larry active competition throughoutTexas Okla homa Arkansas also active Pattern Judges Association N ED BARN ESSulphur Louisiana Ned has served very well during past several years Having him town gives strong right hand help Vice Presi dents duties Ned didnt want waste AVP position him However until AVP coverage have listed above evalu ated going serve capacity need additional AVP arises other area district may step down best thing about arrangement will affect way helps Contest Board Members FREE FLIGHTMark Valerius Houston Texas has consented continue func tion dont know Mark personally look forward changing situation CONTROL LINEBill Lee Missouri City Texas has agreed take job Bill long talk other night An outstand ing modeler full ideas thoughts AMA activities think Bill will very active Contest Board member SCA LEBuddy Irwin Desoto Texas will fill slot Buddy another appointee personally know However comes highly recommended through several sources understand Buddy test pilot Vought Aircraft RADIO CONTROLBill Thomas Bartles yule Oklahoma well known RC competitor years Bill first met 14 years ago designer several aircraft latest know being Superfection Bill has asked take job before am es pecially proud has now accepted Contest Coordinators CONTROL LINE FREE FLIGHT IGEN ERALJohn Deaton Fort Worth Texas John has serving capacity comes highly recommended grateful agreed contine John told phone between new baby building new home modeling has fallen behind However homes become settled babies learn sleep night hang John RADIO CONTROLBob Talley Neder land Texas friend years Bob well known Gulf Coast region unusual airplanes better believe strange look up see stop sign fly over forgot look Bob four-way stop being first column have no idea long going work out maga zine print better quit fold up tenna turn off switches put bat teries charge Cxlxradx as aska h Oakxta e Soath takxta Ix DISTRICT REPORT Vince Mankowalsi District IX Vice-President 105 Walde Circle Bellenue NE 68005 Aaaociats Vice-Praldenxa charles Brannon 2220 Mariposa Blxd Casper WY 82601 Paul Katal 910 North 12th Fargo ND 58102 Jim OReLily 4760 N Bastix Wichita KS 67220 Jim Rickents 516S Cloudas Sioux Falls SD 57103 Summer flying over AMA elections have held club elections auctions now also concluded might think period inactivity Wrong last years experience expect day mail tonnage will increase greatly right about time reading re port Winter being time building modelers have time drop line about some idea project interested must glue drying sand ing mind wanders small de tails finally materialize put down writing ers seem have difficulty finding time write warm sunny day winds favorable holidays divide time between tending business clubs building/writing time Since report ing written during holidays let us take moment look something happened last fall Denver 78 Model Aviation come uI tne memoers UT 1fl6 vvneaton IacK Sheep Some aircraft Fun Fly sponsored Wheaton Black Sheep Left right Brad Beal Nosen Champ Fran Beal Nosen J-3 Don Whaley Nosen Gere Sport John Worth right representing Jefco Aeromodelers Club presenting check $8000 George 0MalIey Director Di vision Parks Recreation Chatfield Aerodrome dedicated memory 0 J McDonald October 28 1978 new flying site 4000 square feet includes two runways pit spectator areas represents four years work Jefco Aeromodelers Colorado Di vision Parks Outdoor Recreation worked side side make dream come true whole story course cannot told separate article would great set other areas wanting build good site can however whet appetite few photos what possible people dream work make dream come true very fortunate dedication field Denver district meeting occurred same weekend district officers pictured below able attend meeting also attended dedi cation Jefco Aeromodelers certainly have congratulations admiration accomplishments REMEMBER THE EDITOR next time see club newslet ter editor club safety officer take time thank hard-working members club deserve recognized safety officer sometimes has wear black hat believes what doing club believes too dedicating himself sometimes being part un popular decision courage initiative keeps flying sites Remember acquiring site half job having flying site keeping just important Thank Paul Samaras Jefco Aeromodelers club safety officers reminding us other halfsafe flying no accident Perhaps Maurice Richard editor Sioux Falls RCers South Dakota newsletter Glitch put trials tribulations ing club newsletter editor best Being editor like wearing dark suit wetting pants its warm feeling nobody notices newsletter editor keeps club together builds interest informs members rallies help clear fields attends meetings holds elections auctions contests much much best way thank Alaska o ana S Oregon ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District Xl Vice-President 1411 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Associate Vice-Presidents Al Culver 1607 S von Elm Pocatello 083201 Simon Dreese Rt 1 Box 48 Boadviem MT 59015 Clarence C Haught Rn 5 Box 16 Coene dAlene ID 83814 Ed McCollough 53 SE 61 Portland OR 97215 Orlando Dlv Redo 26608 Dover Court Kent WA 98031 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main Street Redmond WA 98052 time year us spend lot time building rather flying also time year gather Symposiums District Meetings sneaky way reminding you should al ready planning attend dis trict year several held first district meeting will February 3 1979 should have already seen flyer this reminder meet ing will 500 pm Boeing Recrea tion Center 400 pm same day will contest scheduling session RC activi ties like contests fun flys etc Control Line Free Flight contests will handled Don Dodd usual manner Just send Don desired dates before March 15 lot other things going same weekend well havent heard about time read both heap trouble new year upon us offers op portunity start new slate did last year 1978 has good year District Xl significant things have accomplished clubs number real problems have over come progress being made others Activity collective favorite sport has good seems increase areas time sit back reflect what have accomplished individ newsletter editor give him something print Call him about newest creation building hints ideas flying field thank him deserves Arizona fereta ii da t x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-Presideot 2501 Armoor tane Redoods Beocir CA 90278 Aaaociata VicaProidnta Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lana Walnut Creek CA 94698 Alan Chisolm 1100 West Show Promo CA 93111 John Pand 4269 Syoka Clrda San Jose CA 95136 Sob Reynolds Rt 8 Ban 51 Tucson AZ 05710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowdan Ave Long Bead, CA 90808 No District X report month ually happy results have congratulations have support bigger better year 1979 Lets Flying cold winter can very re warding done properly Richard Robb editor Rain-Bird Flyer Ketchikan Alaska wrote recent issue lot tips right group very success ful snow ice flying few tips might worthwhile should know about living north ern Climates Battery power critical check carefully Wipe down antenna alcoholre moves grime provides better contact Check hinges pushrodscold makes binding worse Use wooden propsplastic gets brittle cold Put piece styrofoam down insulate everything ground Reduce flights least 20%battery power lost during cold Wear proper clothinghands hardest protect Take sunglassesthe glare can damage vision last Executive Council meeting spent quite bit time discussing need Safety Committee within Academy effort get off ground rash moment VP agreed organize committee write charter approval President Executive Council help very much needed club has established safety program please let know send documentation might have appeal directed entire country special interest groups have safety program beneficial entire hobby-sport will take cooper ation everyone Keep tuned infor mation committee develops Thought day Yesterday memory tomorrow vision today really bitch Happy holiday season March 1979 79 Model Aeroaromo asaicatod uJMcuonaIa View aircraft pit area asphalt tarmac showing spectators club aircraft Rocky Mountains background L R Jerry Deneau John Worth Chuck Brannon Vince Mankowski Deon Copeland Mike Taliman Travis McGinnis Bill Bieda Jerry Murphy Speaker George Hunter Jefco Aeromodel ers Club U Io CHRIS SCOTT AGAIN WINS AMA CL POSTAL LITTLE WHITE MOUSE STILL FLYING SETS 2027 RECORD IN JACK LUEKEN FALL FLYING FAIR Runners-up Michael J Morrissey Shel don C Ybanez Steve Leventhal Mike Hart Eric Peterson entries up 50 percent over last year times much much better year almost half times under 3 min utes last year two achieved Winner Chris Scott tells us famous 1976 racer Little White Mouse shows ravages time magic 2-minute flight still eludes him2027 best ever Hes tried different props plugs fuel en gine same stock Cox Black Widow used last year Cox hi-compression head jacked up extra gasket run Cox Custom Blend fuel turning Tornado 5-4 prop new equipment Chris used new pair cleated football shoes feet have grown bigger contest held during August through October allowed kind CL AA model 35 lines Rules required contestants start engine fly 48 laps during mandatory pit stop refueling required 008 lines Chris said could rely 67-68 mph racer left about 12 seconds pit stop 2-minute flight obtained Chris very nearly made goal Congratulations Chris 1 Chris L Scott 2 Michael Morrissey 3 Sheldon Ybanez 4 Steven Leventhal 5 Mike Hart 6 Eric Peterson 7 Darrin Albert 8 David Purdy 9 David Martucci 10 Derrick Patstone 11 Dan Lavoie 12 James Cote 13 Brian Sellers 14 Charlie Vosberg 15 Paul Newman 16 Peter Fong 17 Dave Dixon 18 Dan Abel 19 James Quinn 20 Jim Abel 21 Mike Baltes 22 Julie Abel 23 Sean Boston 24 Peter Quinn 25 Manuel Barajas 26 Scott Smecko Robbie McGarvey 27 John Kiar 28 Griff Stone 29 Jimmy Baidridge 30 Jeff Zachry Dayton OH Saratoga Springs NY Roanoke VA Anaheim CA Escondido CA Halifax MA Escondido CA Escondido CA Manville NJ Escondido CA Escondido CA Halifax MA Somerville NJ Escondido CA Topeka KS Spokane WA Albuquerque NM Florissant MO Algonquin IL Florissant MO San Pedro CA Florissant MO Escondido CA Algonquin IL Cudahy CA teamSpokane WA Somerville NJ Purchase NY Topeka KS Escondido CA Michael Morrissey wasnt far behind 2173 time indicates pit stop must have pretty fast model pictured looks bulkier Chris Michaels original cut-down lightened Ring Master powered stock Cox Black Widow using Fox Missle Mist fuel Sullivan 01 2 Rediformed lines turning 6x3 Topflite nylon prop boiled Besides flying planes Michael also Saratoga Junior Highs top athletes Sheldon Ybanezs Mighty Might modified Little White Mouse described previous issue Junior Flightl Steve Leventhal improved both contest placing time over last years effort Little White Mouse original Mighty Might Sterling Shoestring original original Sterling Shoestring Phase Mouse original Tomato Crate original original original Goodyear Owl Racer Phase original original De Knight Special Sterling Eindecker CG Lil Wizard Phase Baby Paymaster Firebird Cox Racer Scientific Zig Zag Cox plastic Cessna 1 80 Sig Sky Ray Phase 2027 21 73 2191 2240 2374 2380 2422 2445 2458 2462 2502 2520 2567 25 97 3075 3100 3145 3275 3296 3350 33 88 3420 4006 4027 4242 4330 4433 55 60 34 laps attem Pt f 0 Steve headed 11 California entries sent Ben Sasnett Flying done different areas over three months Conway Junior Model Airplane Club ran trials Saturday offered free AA CL kit fliers choice breaking 3-minute mark Regular trials throughout week con ducted Hidden Valley Middle School another group CL flying Juniors has sprung up Escondido Ben put up Tee Dee 049 top time Southern Cal ifornia CL Association thanks going Ed Daneff taking leadership also sweetened pot once again scheduling event near Los Angeles year trophies awarded top three incen tives spurred California youngsters val iant efforts couple examples Charlie Vosberg made numerous attempts de stroying two motors crashes gradu ally inched way barely past 3-minute mark Mike Hart tried repeatedly put together several weeks watch plane break up 47th lap record flight Steve Leventhal traveled 90 miles Anaheim fly Conway School used virtual stock Sterling Shoestring powered not-so-stock Cox Black Widow Using Kelly 5x4 glass propeller 70% nitro 10% propylene oxide brew Steves speeds nudged 70 mph pit stop took about 25 seconds time Steve believes can improve con test according Ben has positive results kids really stoked event already planning strategies next year Eric Peterson James Cote Halifax MA both flew /2 models own design Erics dad judging timing Both look forward next years contest Three Middlesex NJ Modelers Model Plane Club Juniors flew three sep arate occasions plus tuneup training session According Gene Sellers trio David Martucci Brian Sellers John KIar Juniors really improved skills good time Little White Mouse has great influence designs used Cox Black Widow engine popular James Lee writes Topeka KS Paul New mans original combination Netzeband Cats Paw Black Widow Jimmy Baldridges model lost ground grabbed FLY INDOORS IN AMA POSTAL January/February/March dates available hall gymnasium flying sites youngster everywhere 18 younger entrants Hand-Launched Glider Hand-Launched Stick events enter lf missed full de tails last issue write Ed Whitten copy Well look whats om page page just isnt enough See next month 80 Model Aviation FLIGHT ED WHITTEN Box 176 Wall St Ste New York NY 10005
Edition: Model Aviation - 1979/03
Page Numbers: 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80
MINUTES OF NOV 4 EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING AMAs Council equivalent Board Directors met fifth time 1978 Ramada Inn Omaha Nebraska fol lowing attendance President Johnny Clemens Dallas TX Secretary/Treasurer Earl Witt Chambersburg PA Executive Director John Worth Fairfax VA Vice President Dis trict Clifton Piper Atkinson NHVP-ll John Byrne Bayside NY VP-Ill Don Lowe Day ton OH VP-IV John Spalding Lanham MD VP-V Jim McNeill Birmingham AL VP-VI Glenn Lee Batavia IL VP-VII Ken Morris Muscatine IA VP-VIII Murry Frank Wichita Falls TX VP-IX Vince Mankowski Bellevue NE VP-X Jim Scarborough Redondo Beach CA VP-XI Homer Smith Seattle WANation al Aeronautic Association Executive Director Vic Powell Arlington VA Also attendance several guests District IX Vice President Associate Vice President Jim Ricketts Sioux Falls SD Frank Trouba Omaha NE Dr Glenn Lau Lincoln NE Robert Willey Lincoln NE Representing EWH Specialties Inc en gine retailers Robert Hutton Arling ton TX Present AMA Headquarters executive staff Micheline Madison FAI/Contest Boards Administrator regular meeting Academy Model Aeronautics brought order President Clemens 910 am After noting full body vice presidents pre sent guests introduced advised could speak through vice presidents ITEM FINANCIAL REPORTS AMA General J Worth ED4 initiated Council review Academys budget September 30 noting results verified previous predictions major deficit situa tion 1978 further noting AMAs sur plus near depletion down $16000 almost $1 15000 January Discussion followed touching pects Academys financial structure 1 Insurance Worth advised AMA insurance prospectus available ask has created purpose providing documentation insurance dustry upon possible alternate offers may based Spalding IV advocated creation special reserve AMA regains surplus purpose having money available establish self-insurance Academy future stating need becoming creasingly vital Worth response question McNeill V advised preliminary research idea AMA creating its own surance company absorbing larger part current risks involves large investment complex problems about tends produce report Council review 2 Membership renewal Worth advised 5000 membership renewals re ceived within two weeks mid-October mailing very positive response though too early provide trend need better inform members benefits beyond insurance discussed D Lowe III stated great lack understanding total role large national organization like AMA has offer Lowe feels should constantly explained Model viatlon Vic Powell ED NAA advised divisions have same identity problem suggested publicity ads newspapers magazine media educate attract interest members general public 3 Credit Cards Worth advised 13% renewals far credit card further noted because large vol ume credit card transactions credit card company has given 2% service charge Council consensus indicated new mem berships should also able use credit cards Other possible extensions credit card policy requested included agenda item next Council meeting 4 Senior Citizens/Handicapped Dues Council consensus time such groups should singled out special treatment although future possi bility reviewing special cases exceptions might considered MOVED J Spalding IV seconded M Frank VIII terminate discussion no dues changes 1979 15 forpassed unanimously B Interest Bearing Account Policy Worth explained present policy deposit Continued page 71 March1979 69 AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents AMA ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS] 81 5 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 Worlds Largest Sport Aviation Organization AMAs longest serving President Johnny Clemens right received Acab ritorlous Service Award Tournament Champions banquet Las Vegas last Johnny elected four consecutive terms 1971 through 1978 Presenting award John Worth AMA Executive Director THE FORMAL dedication ceremonies took place October 281978 dream gan long before started nobody knew would take four years times looked like project wasnt going anywhere now looking back its obvious long struggle discouragements enroute well worth end result J efco Aeromod elers clubs Denver area have best flying sites coun try pictures show what site like now already plans improve further have similar achievements else Some fact happened years ago have since disappeared Thats likely happen Chatfield Aerodrome Jefco site due couple unique features effect 25-year contract between club state itself assures lengthy minimum lifespan other project has jointly funded Jefco club government agencies involved jefco club put up $8000 matched government money Because club has built-in protection investment property its future addition club invested another $2000 further improvements site So Jefco Aeromodelers have $10000 vested project date might seem club members relatively wealthy about same other club similar size have about 100 members club investment averages out about $100 per member turn averages out about $25 per year per member four year effort investment terms work rather direct cash contribution club raised money way could think raffles bake sales soliciting donations model shows etc Along way some anonymous people admired ef fort contributed some hundreds dollars dedication ceremony someone turned check another $100 What Jefco club going spirit produced enthusiasm persistence cooperation planning determination pa tience few people bore lions share negotiation endless meetings gov ernment agencies real secret jefco success boils down continuity leadership originator project bow out due lack additional time others Continued page 73 FOUR YEAR EFFORT PRODUCES SUPER FLYING SITE 70 Model Aviation George Hunter former peign obtain flying site Denver area master ceremonies airfield dedica tion October 28 1978 Representing AMA event District VP Vince Mankowski Executive Director John Worth Profesuuneu signs ennence ihe prestige Jefco stying sue ena reinforce periie ammospnera i ne signs eisa neip assure sase ana oraar ly operation necessity government support busy flight line provided excellent model air show public during airfield ded ication ceremonies demonstrated different tvbes models flown club members Council Minutes Cont pg 69 much money possible long term inter est bearing accounts asked approval use short term interest accounts greater re turn temporary cash surplus MOVED H Smith XI seconded V Mankowski IX Executive Direc tor have policy authority concerning interest bearing accounts provided Council kept formed changes policy also no stock bond accounts included 15 passed unanimously ITEM II MODEL SIZE VS SAFETY A Big Models aspects safety con cerning large models wasdiscussed Lowe Ill spoke against legislation thinking prema ture stating big necessarily bad citing speed much hazardous condition Witt SIT supported points emphasizing immediate concern should regulation rather attitude FAA suggested AMA position show established policy large models attention received FAA Lowe further spoke advisa bility establishing Safety Committee study recommend policy concerning areas safety large models having pri ority Spalding IV recommended contacting pertinent special interest organizations view having produce safety policy guidelines would enable Council have specialized input aid future policy decisions concerning safety following three-part motion fered voted separate actions MOVED J Spalding IV seconded K Morris VII pylon NMPRA organization re quested provide AMA HQ March 31 1979 safety program must clude positive speed decreasing criteria 1979 contest season 7 6 against ED NAA S/T II VI VIII 2 abstained Pres b quarter scale organization QSAA re requested provide AMA HQ posi tive internal safety program March 31 1979 special look size weight speed limitations 14 1 abstained ED c Council established Safety Com mittee expand AMA safety program Committee make regular reports through Model Aviation magazine 15 passed unanimously connection motion 5 H Smith XI volunteered establish serve temporary chairman Safety Committee until operating guidelines have cre ated Committee votes chairman choice Smith asked Council members provide him names possible committee members soon possible after Nov 4 Council Meeting order have Committee operating Spring Coun cil Meeting MOVED M Frank VIII seconded K Morris VII Homer Smith XI authorized establish AMA Safety Com mittee acting temporary chairman opportunity withdraw upon appoint ment permanent chairman Safety Committee 15 forpassed unanimously Discussion continued centering around increasing size models con tain size within reason insurance safe ty purposes Worth spoke current problem member interested attempting stall radio control equipment 1-3 Cub full-size aircraft advised situation difficult deal because Academy does have definition model aircraft As interim measure Worth suggested adop ting FAI definition appears FAI Sporting Code making effective im mediately including AMA Safety Code MOVED J Worth ED seconded G Lee VI add following definition AMAs Safety Code safety code applies model aircraft defined heavier air craft engine able carry human being 15 forpassed unanimously Various means making membership aware safety discussed M Frank VIII suggesting creation safety film clip accompany AMA films latter ordered AMAs Film Library ITEM III REDISTRICTING noted several proposals received VPs Headquarters ask ing reevaluation present district boundaries issue raised primarily districts Ill VI VII Ken Morris VII investigated situation reported problem essentially contest coordination Morris further remarked opinion matter should referred Long Range Planning present no action should taken towards changing boundaries MOVED M Frank VIII seconded K Morris VII table discussion redis tricting Long Range Planning meeting scheduled next day 15 forpassed unanimously Spalding IV suggested Headquarters send appreciation letters members presented excellent proposals redis tricting stating letter issue will given further study vice presidents concerned ITEM IV MAIL BALLOT/SAFETY CODE A Procedures Confusion noted con cerning mail ballot distributed Coun cil vice president via Headquarters Worth noted outcome ballot may question since some vice presidents viewed ballot straw vote rather official possible ramifications yond original premise ballot Worth therefore requested Council provide guidelines conducting official mail ballotsfrom vice presidents well Headquarterswhere long range basic policy involved MOVED C Piper seconded J Scarborough X mail ballot may originated Council member subect approval President after may distributed vote Headquarters clear ly prominently designate Official Ballot 15 forpassed unanimously B Reconsideration Because original ballot asked phrase inserted AMAs Safety Code sticker concerning use drugs intoxicants some doubt part some Council members concerning nature ballot sub ject reconsidered basis legal problems After considerable discussion apparent consensus current Safety Code has adequate wording subject original proposal withdrawn C Implementation though Safe ty Code wording will changed discus sion subject brought out its value thoughts means can further distributed Worth noted Code ad hesive sticker form included member ship renewal mailings alternate year ro tation basisi 980 being next time will given out Worth suggested interim paper version printed available distribute trade shows other model er gatherings M Frank VIII suggested pub lishing cut-out version Model Aviation preferably color Council consensus proceed printed paper version Safety Code making available vice presidents ready ITEM V 1979 NATS A Review Site Possibilities E Witt S/T reported had meeting airport FAA authorities Lincoln NE supportive request stage Nats Lincoln 1979 Witt assured Council facilities excellent next step negotiations obtain written formal agreement Other sites such Columbus/Springfield Ohio Lake Charles LA also consid ered Nats Committee 1979 B Nats Executive Committee Recommen dations Witt Chairman Nats Execu tive Committee submitted following re port September 30 1978 meeting discussed great lengths oper ating details Nationals including costs Two items came Out meeting re quired Council concurrence 1 Although intent make Nationals self-sustaining financially seems little probability its current format recommend Council budget Nationals no other reason psychology being position reporting loss member ship would talking cost saving relation Nationals has different public connotation 2 Plan Nationals far advance possiblethat primarily respect location felt should work toward new Nats format Study possibility sep arate Nats such RC/CL Nats FF another interim set up objective schedule information possibilities recommend working toward holding Nationals Lincoln Nebraska 1979 cent ral Ohio 1980 Lake Charles Louisiana 1981 Fourth year plan would new format event site should fall through available would recom mend site schedule moved up year MOVED V Mankowski IX seconded K Morris VII approve 1979 Nats site Lincoln NE 14 1 abstained VI ITEM VI CONTEST SANCTIONS Council reviewed specific proposal submitted Horrace Cain essentially called removing demonstrations Rule Book thereby making unnecessary sanction such event Council con sensus after some discussion sanc tioning structure should remain MOVED M Frank VIII seconded V Mankowski IX deny action sanctioning changes proposed Horrace Cain 14 1 against Xl ITEM VII FREE MEMBERSHIPS A For Contest Directors cost Open membership now $2500 advisabil ity stringent free membership pol icy CDs debated consensus March 1979 71 Council time due dues increase change policy would detrimental Contest Director morale MOVED McNeiIl Vj seconded H Smith Xl award free memberships Contest Directors accordance current policy contest actually heldfree membership applicable noshows weather cancellations contest report has filed 15 forpassed unan imously B Judges noted proposal Howard Crispin submitted Council brief proposal asks free membership RC Aerobatic Judges MOVED ding IV seconded V Mankowski IX accept Howard Crispin s proposal provide free memberships RC Aerobatic Judges 13 against 2 abstained ED IV though proposal voted down majority Council noted valid points prob lem defining judge other types of ficials made unfeasible accept propo sal until whole picture thoroughly considered ITEM V III WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS A 1979 Worth briefed Council fact Yugoslavia withdrawn its offer host 1979 Free Flight world champion ships due political factors involving South Africa Worth noted National Free Flight Society submitted proposal US host event Taft CA no other country available Council reviewed detailed offer NFFS lists costs site location manpower logistics other factors includ ing AMAs obligations offer accepted FAI consensus agreement situation similar 1978 involved Indoor world championships US should offer help MOVED H Smith Xl seconded Scarborough X AMA prepared offer host 1979 Free Flight World Championships no other offer made Also financial limits AMAs obligation imposedto remain within AMAs FAI budget 13 1 against VI 1 abstained SIT B 1980 request noted National Association Rocketry AMA make US hosting offer FAI 1980 Spacemodels World Championships followup similar offer made 1978 event has hot accepted FAI Therefore Council noting conditions essen tially same indicated no objection MOVED M Frank VIII seconded J Spalding IV approve US offer FAI no expense AMA NAR host 1980 Spacemodels World Champion ships 15 forpassed unanimously C Combat AMA President sole US voting delegate FAI asked Council guidance concerning proposal submitted Gary Frost Pres MACA USA will have vote December FAI/CIAM meeting proposal provides three pit men part Control Line Combat teamsthe rea soning behind proposal allow funding pit men same team members Council consensus due cost factors proposal should supported 0 Soaring Ray Marvin Chairman FAI Soaring Team Selection Committee petitioned Council funding permit adding fourth member part team Council discussed request noting adequate funds exist Soaring Team Fund accommodate extra cost program participants agree MOVED H Smith Xl seconded V Mankowski IX deny request AMA funds support fourth team member Soaring 15 forpassed unanimously ITEM IX ADVERTISING A Discount Ads Worth advised let ter intent received discount house concerning ad Model Aviation noted no legal grounds accepting AMA liable suit unless such ads accepted MOVED M Frank VIIIseconded V Mankowski IX pursue restrictive policy concerning discount ads due legal circumstances beyond control 15 passed unanimously discussion agreed AMA would continue its present ad limit 20% increasing editorial pages necessary maintain percentage also agreed possibility offering lower prices dealers would explored encourage con tinued dealer magazine sales B Type Ads question raised concerning whether ads unrelated modeling activity would acceptable MOVED H Smith Xl seconded C Piper continue policy accept ing unrelated advertising 15 forpassed unan imously ITEM X AWARDS A Fellowships Two such awards ap proved announced upon presentation B Distinguished Service Award Three approved unanimously C Superior Service Award Three ap proved unanimously 0 Award Excellence Ken Morris VII asked Council approve three Excellence Awards conferred clubs district outstanding service Council gave ap proval dissent E Perpetual Trophies Worth asked Council guidance concerning future pol icy perpetual trophies citing numer ous difficulties now exist hand ling consensus Council HQ should procure case display per petual trophies permanently winners re ceiving certificate rather actual tro phy specific AMA policy perpetual tro phies may considered later time F Scholarship Worth reported Council Bob Stalick chairman Scholarship Committee has recommended three winners 1978 scholarships total amount divided $2000 MOVED M Frank VIII seconded G Lee VI accept Scholarship Com mittee recommendation three winners 1978 first prize $1000maximum total divided $2000 15 forpassed unanimous ly ITEM XI MUSEUM As follow-through subject AMA Museum discussed August Coun cil meeting Worth offered record against such time AMA becomes posi tion take action basic information what would entail establish museum moderate cost basis Following discussion Worths presenta tion Council approved first step tak ing inventory what AMA now holds museum quality articles development documentation administrative proced ures also creation forms cataloging ac quisition articles MOVED E Witt SIT seconded M Frank VIII Frank Ehling designated catalog HQ museum material also visit Dick Sherman determine AMA ownership materials held him 15 passed unanimously ITEM XII AMA PROPERTY Worth reported specific offer Springfield Ohio land buildings materialized supposed offer received substance Don Lowe Ill advised would make attempt reopen negotiations Springfield City Manager Worth further advised same sit uation previous offer Lake Charles LAthat too materialized writing expected Council consensus leave doors open further negotiations possible MOVED E Witt SIT seconded M Frank VIII table discussion property acquisition next days Long Range Planning session 15 forpassed unanimously ITEM XIII FILM PROJECTS Cliff Piper role Council ap pointee monitor AMAs film making pro jects reported recent visit Jay Ger bers operation Piper advised viewed 40000 feet film some process being matched up sound tracks Scale film expec tation completion early 1979 Piper expressed great satisfaction quality work being produced recom mended Council give thought what subject Mr Gerber could develop after Scale film completed ITEM XIV FAI PROTESTS Clemens Pres reviewed Council sequence events lead rul ing favor contestant protests concerning Soaring team selection semi-finals last summer subsequent actions National Soaring Society president Witt remarked NSS considers themselves AMA Soaring matters thus does easily concede AMA jurisdic tion over team selection affairs Council consensus NSS wants recognition delegation authority will have demonstrate better relationship understanding AMAs policies laws ITEM XV ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENTS Clemens noted need following strin gent criteria concerning performance associate vice presidents nonworkers should replaced Discussion indicated consensus VPs work closely AVPs en able productive effective work ar rangement NcNeill V suggested perhaps AVPs should newsletter editors encour age good communications ITEM XVI AMA/NAA AGREEMENT Worth reported legal problems developed required additional wording included AMA/NAA National Aeronautic Association agreement clarity AMA agrees issue certificate insur ance policy endorsement attesting 72 Model Aviation fact NAA FAI named co-in sured otherwise protected insurance liability arising AMA sponsored ac tivities MOVED J McNeill V seconded J Byrne II accept proposed new word ing included AMA/NAA agree ment 15 forpassed unanimously ITEM XVII NEXT MEETING MOVED V Mankowski IXseconded K Morris VII hold next Council meeting conjunction Hobby dustry America Trade Show January St Louis Missouri 15 forpassed unanimously ITEM XVIII ADJOURNMENT general consent meeting ad burned 10 10 pm SMOKE DOES NOT FIRE MAKE. Its old adage theres smoke supposed fire thats smoke artificially created Lots such smoke like produced chemical warfare has generated recently publi cation several other magazines informa tion relative AMAs 1978 budget formation written AMA member cludes number conclusions referred facts premise based AMAs own figures Its perfect case using numbers way support opinions something disagreement views Thus because author disagrees AMA officers have budgeted AMAs come would have us believe AMA thinking wrong using charts graphs highlight case However boils down ideas using AMA money vs officers elected serve membership AMA budgets its money ex plained pages last month Theres no right wrong involved determination arrived consensus AMA shall use its funds several magazines published dissenters views noted doing because AMA refused yet did simultaneously publish AMAs rebuttal also fact arguments presented based incorrect incom plete conclusions slanted support dis torted view AMA have published such treatise would have confuse rather clarify other hand what AMA published last monthin three areas Openers editorial AMA News piece dues AMA Presidents Corneris other side story what anyone believes matter individual choiceall suggest point what have published represents what AMAs officersmodelers like mevoted 1978 Meanwhile will voting late Jan uary new budget 1979 comes out looking like 1978 well know basic Council thinking continues changes well know some changes thinking will have some effect case decisions will made have responsibility majority mem bers rather have own fish fry make smoke NO HOMEOWNERS COVERAGE IN PENNSYLVANIA letter lawyer AMAs form er insurance company states Pennsylvania effect remote controlled airplane aircraft under terms homeowners policy hence injuries damages resulting use thereof covered under terms homeowners policy would suggest advise members recent case Hartford Insurance Group v Ohio Casualty Insurance Company tried Court Common Pleas Allegheny County No GD 76-29366 Judge Smith found feel model airplane flown Mr Hutch ings meets definition aircraft found statutes United States Commonwealth well contained acceptable dictionaries aircraft within terms OCGs policy ruling sustained Ohio Casualty Insurance Companys denial coverage under homeowners policy based exclusion denying cover age accidents occurring result bod ily injury personal damage arising out ownership maintenance operation use loading unloading aircraft decision appealed insur ance company lawyer since cost company lot money personal injury involved denied state Su preme Court net result situations AMA insurance primary least such jurisdictions interpre tation law prevailsit expected Pennsylvania decision will spread other states situation reinforces need AMA liability protection because homeowners cov erage can no longer relied upon other hand probably means AMA coverage will end up costing moreeventually right away case AMA liability protection important ever people may protection available 19 HALL OF FAME DEADLINE IS MARCH 31 Applications AMAs 1979 Model Avia tion Hall Fame awards must submitted March 31 else carried over un til following year Five awards normal ly made year Write phone AMA HQ attention Joyce Hager get application form SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT Jefco Flying Site Cont pg 70 took over Club officers came went normal over some years dream effort stayed alive because club mem bers believed project encouraged club leaders stay recog nized such projectinvolving parks recreation officials state federal govern ment agencieswas inherently loaded red tape reams paperwork procedural de lays easy opportunities passing buck naturally goes obtaining use government land funds realism also recognized politics could avoided what made toleration delays procedures possible approached problem stand point taxpayers felt right share government assistance pursued persistently Along way learned government works work proved looking handout putting own money behind requests willingness jointly fund project gained great respect eventual success Jefco story now happy hardly looked having ended Instead happy ending story regard ed happy beginning Just few months ago new Jefco club officers elected have committed themselves picking up others have left off make sure hard won site improved oper ated manner Justify investment focus attention now safety op eration maintenance property club members will continue enjoy hav ing such great place fly Congratulations certainly due Jefco club perhaps importantly contribution may much what have done themselves what have done show others what can done overall AMA viewpoint jefco story can repeated clubs help solve general flying site problem prevails everywhere Jefco example highly recommended clubs similar situation PRESIDENT MEMO Earl F Witt AMA President 26 Warwick Drive Chambersburg PA 17201 Two very important conclusions can drawn past election first since members cast largest number votes Academys history showing increasing concern democratic process inherent structure ganization Second because unusual number votes new Vice-Presidents members appear ready change facts mind will forget put responsibilities members foreMarch 1979 73 actions first report membership think should touch future planning feel Council actions really reactions events day rather sound management future welfare Academy feel Constitution Bylaws AMA need revising updating some parts outdated handling organization size nature Acad emy specific item position Sec retary-Treasurer should abolished full-time accountant two assistants job treasurer minimal Instead feel should have nationally elected first executive Vice-President specific duties relating functions Council Academy event need suc cession office President na tionally elected person would ready take over would true representa tive members rather Councilelected President responsibilities now signed Secretary-Treasurer could corporated first/executive Vice-Pres Also should make sure Con stitution Bylaws being followed instance past two years AMA has operating under agreement between Presidents AMA NAA Na tional Aeronautics Association legality questionable Article XI AMA Bylaws states management affairs AMA shall vested Ex ecutive Council consisting 14 members NAA being represented have 15 member Council Either agreement Bylaws should changed AMA Headquarters being operated highest cost areas United States large enough compete Federal Government major cor porations well-trained competent ex perienced employees vacancies occur AMA must therefore bear cost in-house training employee develop ment addition office space costing us approximately $29000 year space roughly equivalent two suburban homes three four bedrooms Looking future feel Academy should vesting funds facility own facility located lower cost area labor market less competitive past few months have discussed problems opinions numerous members association discussions lead believe managers Academy really know makeup membership instance modeling terests ages income brackets years mem bership etc essential good planning Therefore order give us bet ter working knowledge members pro pose statistical survey taken Academy members updated annually thereafter time such survey would have massive administrative undertak ing present-day computer tech nology should relatively simple pro ced u re Extending thought communicating members just little further would like call attention comments Ken Morris District VII Vice-President made January 1979 issue Model viation Ken feels Council decisions made enough input general membership members should communicate Vice-Presi dents Associate Vice-Presidents position better represented Council actions fully endorse ideas Nationals planning has progressing smoothly much earlier normal has noted other publications planned location Lincoln Nebraska appears excellent site though again must separate Free Flight other modeling activities will some distance model meet headquarters time next issue out Nationals Executive Committee will have held itial planning meeting site should firmly committed Vince Mankowski District IX Vice-President Dr Glen Lau Lin coin have spearheading efforts set ting up Nationals Lincoln Vince has requested persons willing volunteer efforts Nationals 1979 contact him Michael Freeman wrote com puter program Soaring event last years Nationals has advertising mi crocomputer owners hobbyists interested donating computers services civic activities such Nationals search rescue work would appreciate hearing anyone could assist us micro computer early possible would like computerize scoring tabulation Nationals however requires consider able lead time will holding first Council meet ing year about time receive issue will primarily planning budget meeting will have better picture Academys financial posture pro grams year after meeting hope able discuss matters membership interest future reports far enough advance Council meetings express opinions Council representative tonnecticut e S Massachusetts Hampshire Rhode Island 0 Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Associate Vice-Presidents Robert C Brodeur 405 Main Street Nashua NH 0305t Raymond Gibouleau 39 High Streen Old Town ME 04468 Charles H Learoyd PO Ron 428 Went Gronon MA 0t472 Al Nonotnik 4 Benerly Place Norwalk CT 06850 George Parker 7 Paal Or. Lee MA 0t235 A Mike Schindler 5 Bolduc Orine Ledyard CT 06339 William Wilbur 5 Laurel Ann Kinrery Mt 03904 Much sadness first off report death great friend model aviation New England ANDY DEMERS true gentle man way succumbed November 7th 1978 heart attack words IRVIN L SEARL editor well-known newsletter Southern New Hampshire BULLSHEET . Andy intense modeler always contributed share held offices well originating newsletter 1 feel very tunate have Andy friend shared him memorable times Andy will surely missed us lrv said Now plus side visited way up Burlington VT few weeks ago learned club Green Mountain RCers does great job President Larry Reed doesnt ask volunteers just says would like particular job regular club meeting everyone agrees job coming year Other club officers Jim Buchanan Clem Coulllard Stan Lattrell Dave Hall Steve Pendo two PR men attended meeting mostly through efforts Thanks gang having Another great plus phone call re ceived NCRCC club member John Cheyer 1 75 Scott Drive Manchester CT 06040 John tells son started fly ing RC Ugly Stick last July 27th now flying unassisted working roll maneuvers Whats great about Johns son Christopher just turned seven years old August 16th 1978 John terested know younger RC fli ers US has issued challenge someone come up Dad John just started flying last July Chris started end July time issue hits streets will way yet another Executive Council meeting out St Louis MO meeting scheduled January 27th will also Hobby Industry show weekend out will pleasure meet new Council members 74 Model Aviation Free Flight Radio Control flying near airports situation might involve possibility models being vicinity full-scale aircraft operations must avoidedor conducted eliminate dangerous situations Models should flown proximity full-scale aircraft unless flyer has some else him sole purpose watching full-scale aircraft super vising flying prevent accident possibilities LJUCUItIUCI El IlONII uevii FluE Nitty Hawk North Carolina75 years after Wright Brothers wind still blowingl Knowing will unable per sonally thank confi dence support nomination election President Academy Model Aeronautics would like take opportunity express apprecia tion efforts Sincerely EARL F WITT called order new President Earl Witt Earls election leaves Secretary-Treasurers job up grabs next year 1979 good people contention NEED SOLID INPUTS FORA DISTRICT MEETING HOST CLUB FOR THIS YEAR OF 1979 Lots good reports ourShowleams couple new ones being formed up Massachusetts New Hampshiresure looks like solid way build good modeling PR Lots interest Pylon Lots Show Team interest Scale too Please keep well away crowds guys Pennsylvania just ruled against coverage via homeowners insurance can expect other states follow suit New Jersey Ytrk II DISTRICT REPORT John C Griug District II Vice-President 6381 Badger Drive tsckpsrt NY 14094 Aasodt Vice-Preeldeet Pete Bianchini 260S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 David Fit aId 11 Lace Lane Elnors NY t2065 Jack Sannarco 2062 Enteteon Ave. union NJ 07083 James Sleoghter Chief Craft & Hobbies uSAF/EuROPE Boy 4067 APO Nnw Yok 09009 Hank Smith 2 Lotrare Ave. Aoborn NY 13021 new administration start New Year new AMA President Earl Witt new District II Vice President thank 2124 District II members voted have shown interest AMA makes us strong organization Strength what need convince FCC need frequencies convince various govern ment agencies help us flying site problems especially suitable Control Line Free Flight areas bring us Closer togeth face problems rising costs within organization Several changes being made var ious district appointments impor tant competition flier contest coordinator positions Dick Sobrino remains coordinator non-RC events am sure will continue ex emplary job has past Dick Smith new coordinator RC Pylon Sail plane events Larry Lundy has assumed responsibility other RC events Brad Bane has accepted membership Free Flight Contest Board replacing Car roll Allen Brad long-time competitor what feel necessary properly fill very important position Scale RC Control Line Contest Board members remain unchanged men have doing outstanding job am sure will con tinue Hank Smith Auburn NY replacing Walt Throne Associate Vice President Central NY area Walt has declined con tinue due pressing business concerns Walt thank very much past support hope can count needed future Dave Fifield continues AVP Eastern New York area Jack Sammarco continues represent Central New Jersey area Jim Slaughter will continue APO representative need AVP representation Northern Southern New Jersey want sanc tioned club Northern Southern New jersey search rosters find likely candidate open positions Send name address will carry ball need helpl duties powers responsibilities Contest Coordinators Contest Board members Vice Presidents well ad dressed AMA authority As sociate Vice Presidents also well spelled out duties District II AVPs charged duty communicating club area either person preferred telephone letter impossible person also charged active visible area business personal time will permit promptly report activities area items can included VP monthly column Communication IS name game further game communication will break what has seemed to cardinal rule Council Members publish use telephone numbers Ohs sylnanta 0 Wett Vtrgieta III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe District III Vice-President 1101 ERaho Road Dayton DII 45429 Aseociate Vice-Presidents Joe Eiben 5192 Edenhurst Lynhorts OH 44124 Francis Fluharty 504 21st St Vienna wv 26101 Laird Jackson 523 Meadombrook St Danid PA 19087 Odward wisser 1521 Summit St. McKeespors PA 15131 IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT March 10 will hold District III general member ship meeting Cleveland Ohio gather ing being held conjunction nual Cleveland National Model Plane Show show has held years promotes youth involvement through creation competition categories young sters oldsters breed model air craft will displayed its open Last year over 210 awards 75 categories given over 600 entries sponsored Cleveland Aeromodel Society managed Joe Elben Associate District Ill VP held Randall Park Mall north Randall Cleveland Ohio will run three days March 9th 10th 11th membership meeting will held Holiday Inn located mall area will start 300 pm will have new AMA President Earl Witt Execu tive Director John Worth Associate Dis trict VPs including Clevelands Joe Eiben yours truly available discuss AMA af fairs will also show new AMA film Marvelous Miniatures So have burning questions would like direct answers please come youre vitally terested future modeling youre concerned about Nats dues programs competition vs sport flying FCC frequency allocations AMA plans property invest ment results AMA future planning sessions can reached Between 9 AM 430 PM office number 716 631-6314 tween 630 PM 11 PM can reach home 716 434-3955 Sorry no col lect calls have mercy telephone bill would suggest AVPs drop note clubs area giving telephone numbers further strengthen communi cation links Newsletters also strong means communicating encourage clubs exchange newsletters would appreciate receiving copies myself will make ex cellent source data VP column Model v/at/on planning first District II meet ing 1979 held conjunction Syracuse Area Symposium February 3 second district meeting will held WRAMS Show Time short details completed try attend can column being written December day Lockport encourage step outside chuck OHLG like ly curl up fire think about what should building future time grass again turns white green next month COMMUNICATE FAI involvement support flying sites other issue please come nothing secret about AMA business since its ganization Obviously need cant met least should satisfied AMA doing its best resources available diverse needs modeling today So challenge involved day same time enjoy excep tional show hosted Cleveland area modelers will sending further informa tion show AMA meeting directly District III clubs Received nice letter Dick Myorly concerning Mountaineer RC Club Charleston WV writes Dear Mr Lowe Mountaineer R/C Club has enjoyed tremendous growth year As result have lot modelers have much learn about pects sport teach newcomers about competition club Contest Director Stan Clark has put together collection monthly contests purpose making everyone familiar flying judging last event season non-sanctioned stand-off scale contest held October 22 Seven modelers entered order finish first four places Bryce Petersen quarter-scale VagabondTonyScribner 40-size Royal Hem Jr Bill Derenberger one-eighth scale Vagabond Dave Ellis Royal Spitfire unusual entry scratch-built Miles 20 Stan Hines won high static score points Contestants planes am chnwn accompanyl -51 -b March 1979 75 row Bill Derenberger Jim Creasy Stan Hines Dave Ellis Front row Bryce Petersen Pete Oparnica Tony Scribner Bhlawarn rict Columbia land h Carolina IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 609 Pohite Road Mechuuicsville VA 23111 Aunociaoa Vic-Prssdenta Wayno Abarnathy 5221 Marlboro Pike Hillside MD 20027 Bob Champ,, 205 Tpson Rd Nowyort News VA 23606 Howard Crisprr 611 Beechwood 0r Charlortsnille VA 22901 V Bdl Hnln, 2000 Tynol, Road Chalotte NC 28210 Scott Moyer 11 Orclrad Lane Wilmington DO 19809 J05, Preston 7012 EI,ra Court Falls Church VA 22042 Paul Yaculuouc, 6408 Winthrop Dr Payntlenille NC 28301 would like start first magazine Col umn long overdue thanks John Spal ding hard work years dedication District IV members Academy John has worked very hard very long represent membership District help improve AMA Thanks John myself membersof District IV Secondly would like thank District IV members vote confi dence pledge best represent District IV VP duties ofa new VP appoint AVPs Contest Board members con test coordinators Now doesnt sound too hard except Chat have 6th December 16th contact 14 individuals confirm names address es telephone numbers etc sure doesnt give much time get feet ground does Maybe things need look Another duty write VP magazine article have time arti cle will appear March 79 issue should receive issue before February first article has AMA HQ no later December 19th Did say time writing schedule seems confusing summer contest schedule Ill catch time elections now over have new President AMA feel sure Earl Witt will good job offer him congratulations will miss Johnny Clemens job appreciate has done AMA through years will still look ing scene Johnny As will notice next few months am going change format col umn Part column will dedicated whats happening AMA concerns membership rest dedicated whats happening District IV So keep mind column belongs also want see whats going local area keep posted can tell rest District about would also like have copies newsletters clubs District please put mailing lists couple things going District now two show teamsthe DCRC Show Team MARKS Show Team two teams have qualified Triple teams 1979 five Triple teams out 22 two district Congratulations keep up good work Speaking work understand West minster Aero Modelers Maryland have working county flying site quite now Parks Recreation Advi sory Board Carroll County has received proposal working very closely club acquire land get project its way Ill keep posted project knows maybe same thing can done area friend also wants bark hello District IV well both talking next issue Alabama 0 Florida gia issippi 0 Poerto Rico V South Carnlina essee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNaiII District V Vice-Presirlent 617 Sonth 20 Avenoe Birmingham AL 35205 Anecdote Vc-Prenidenta Jerome Hall 4326 Baywood Dr. Hsantsnille AL 35808 Rctard Jackson 108 Thornlen St Oarleeton Hats SC 28405 Arthur Johrsor 932 Basyan Delray Bead, FL 33444 Joseph Mcalza, SR 00866 Boo 1532 Paierdo PR 00648 Ed Moortna, P0 Bun 1643 Ealin AF8 FL 32642 Ton Thackor 23901Z Law,sceeille Hwy Decatur GA 30033 Since reported last Ive Atlanta twice visit two clubs Atlanta Drones Atlanta RC Club Both times caught pretty good about AMA dues increase INFLATION folks dont care what anybody sayseverything has gone up Mr Tom Thacker will new AMA Associate VP 1979 State Georgia newsletter editor Atlanta Drone Society good Tom replaces Mr Pat Koehler served distinction 1978 Thanks Pat Did tell Mr Joseph Micalizzi new AMA Associate VP Puerto Rico Jo seph edits fine newsletter sometimes Spanish sometimes English wants exchange other newsletter editors District V anywhere else US address Joseph Micallizi SR 00866 Box 1532 Faiardo Puerto Rico 00648 District V Scale Contest Board representative Dave Platt showing new BU-133 Bill McCaIlie Broward County flying field near Miami See next month Send some pic tures Im out Illinnit ana 0 Kentucky nori VI DISTRICT REPORT Horracs Cain District VI Vice-President 523 Weidner Road Buffalo Grave IL 60090 Aseociat Vsee-Preeidutns Dane Dans c/u DA Enterprises Bou 338 Haubstadt IN 47838 Roaa Gee, RR 5 Guincy IL 62301 Frank HWhes 709 NE 44th 55 Kansas City MO 84118 Glenn Len 819 Marduke Batavia IL 60510 daring gave op portunity serve District VI Vice Presi dent thanks hope dont disappoint Ill try work towards goals specified Since Im own present out input time Ill mention tended course steering myself see needs corrections dont bash ful Call write please advised work crazy schedules may difficult catch phone call please leave name number Ill get back ardent objective national level persuade Executive Council AMA does need multiple level mem berships levels will allow member choose services desires pay likewise will very hard sell keep cards letters coming anyone reading lives outside District VI drop VP line ideas about drop copy too 76 Model Aviation Miss Anne Whitson flying important baby biplane side Goodyear Blimp hangar Dr John Martin others got hot took outside some air photo 2rathed has mailect fine pictures Mer idian Area Radio Kontrol Society activities Shown Buddy Dveirin Bob Schultz helping set up display Buddys 16 ft Big Bird recent Mississippi Air National Guard Air Show Meridian Thanks Mary No person can master concerning sophisticated events cate gory Contest Board members need help would like really assist send name address etc favorite events need volunteers District Advis ory Council will required some communicating else can have direct part rules fly too much drop CB member note copy like know goes youve seen latest directories know Mike Mueller Pattern pilot extra ordinaire has assumed position District VI RC Contest Board member Bob Under wood moves over Scale Roger Geers Quincy IL Frank Hughes Kansas City MO will continue Associate Vice Presi dents Dave Davis power panel DA En terprises Box 335 Haubstadt IN 47639 latest addition Associate Vice Presidents Glenn Lee has agreed remain As sociate VP help Control Line groups really nice thing Glenns part certainly appreciate date December 16 1978 Im working filling four vacancies interested call club members northeastern Illinois northwestern tip Indiana note Association Greater Chicago Radio Control Clubs just rebated nice amount monies clubs performed cer tain services EXPO Model Trade Show addition selected individuals received enough buy new engine kit tool whatever RC club active member association youre losing fine opportunity own Skylarks RC Club received enough either finance club pic nic contract years mowing flying field bad few hours work dont join CLUB OFFICERS Note Please send club name meeting place time dates mailing address might include details care would like names addresses clubs Contest Directors CLUB MEMBERS Note Remind offi cers send info club chartered might remember believe AMA organization modelers whatever interest bashful input submit ideas proposals complaints etc please have homework completed takes facts figures documented evidence get work done changes made Personal desires emo tional speculation just simply wont cut Still dont afraid speak up hang maybe can accomplish some good things month thought might inter ested clubs history vember 3rd Radio Control Club Chicago celebrated its 25th anniversary banquet attended members wives friends RC3 club commonly called has very interesting history club organized 1953 six members Sid Peterson Jerry Johnson Dick Newport Ed Dennenhold Art Nelson Tom Hughes Sid Peterson resides sunny Florida started home-built radios escampments hand-launched planes still very ac tive RC 1960 member Ed Kazmirski won World Championship air plane called Taurus 1976 RC3 challenged Col Betkeys Combat team aerial duel Fort Wayne IN came home victorsl Through years RC3 has very active Pattern Competition its members could always found mid western contests year young er members Mike Toolan placed first Nats Sr Advanced Pattern Class LONG LIVE RC3 Now about club So now Ill grab Hotstuff head workbench Im still optimistic enough believe summer will come extra long melt darn ice snow Iowa 0 Michigan 0 Minnesota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Kemoeth F Morris District VII Vice-Presideet 1023 Iowa Avenue Meocatine IA 52761 Asacciate VIce-Pneidsta James 0 Clark RR 3 Cadar RapIds IA 52401 Tim PrIce 11287 Sear Sterling Hgts. MI 48078 William Rohrlog 4494 Tanglewood Tr St Joseph Ml 49085 Geoff Styles 2801 5 Beaumont Ave. Kansueville WI 63139 Terry Taylor 8308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 Wayne Yeager 38235 Castle Romulus MI 48174 Minneapolis 17th No vember present Twin City Radio Con trollers Award Excellence trip terrible due weather banquet great first time chance meet AMA members Twin City area Saturday 18th area AMA meeting held Holiday Inn attended area clubsTCRC St Paul RC Grassfield RC Minneapolis Piston Poppers Minneapolis Aero Club AVP Terry Taylor CLCB member Jim Sinton also attendance meeting proved excellent items discussed main ob jective get area clubs together talk about common problems initi ate better COMMUNICATION between clubs hope have some small area meetings 1979 look directory officers will find District VII has new As sociate Vice President Milwaukee have appointed Geoff Styles position serve area am sure clubs Wisconsin have heard Geoff now can contact him 2601 5 Beaumont Ave Kansasville WI 531 39 Im sure Geoff will represent very well am looking another AVP repre sent southern Minnesota 1979 replace Howie Wayne Howies appointment AVP ended December 31 anyone has time desire ability work position would appreciate hearing District VII EAST meeting con junction Lansing Cards EXPO III will held March 24 1979 Hilton Inn Lansing will twice display area longer public viewing time will trophies first three places plus special Judges Trophy Best Show judging AMA rules except Old Timer will SAM rules Hope get see last report said appoint ed Bill Ransom AMA Safety Commit tee error should have said recommended Bill selection committee up Homer Smith VP Dis trict XI Sorry about LEON RYKTARSYK has appointed Navy Carrier Advisory Committee BOB BALDUS has appointed Combat Advisory Committee appoint ments made RON McNALLY CLCB Chairman comments events should sent people approp riate Control Line Contest Board member Jim Sinton asked remind everyone deadline rules cross-proposals March 1 1979 Any comments have should sent Contest Board members final vote rules changes will Sep tember 11979 Dont wait until its final complaindo now people have input go Another area COMMUNICATION March 1979 77 Left right Doug Brueshaber CD Grassfield RC Jack Krekelberg Pros TCRC Jack OLeary Pros. Minneapolis Aero Club Dave Anderson TCRC Left right Son Jack ekeIberg Jack Krekelberg Pros TCRC holding plaque Jack OLeary Pros Minneapolis Aero Club erc rugni Iercn aroun oocy ieso RC Al Schwartz Pros St Paul rse3rian Crousley St Paul RC Dennis Hoffman St Paul RC Standing Doug Brueshaber CD Grassfield RC Jack Krekelberg Pros TCRC received nice letter Lenny Rusch Wheaton MN Lenny secretary WHEATON BLACK SHEEP RC CLUB held Fun Fly last June very good turn out 22 active members club work pretty hard can make next year fun fly am sure would have good time very welcome Arkansas siana Mexico homa s VIII DISTRICT REPORT John Embry District VIII Vice-President 1500 Anita Street Sulphur LA 10663 Associate vice-prexideoxa Ban Axenill 9117 La Barranea NE Albxrquerqxe NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lobanox Sulphxr LA 70663 Gene tIempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 William Harley 111927 Commerce Pleasansox TX 78064 Larry Sarsor 1415 Manor Dr. Bartleaville OK 74003 AMA Headquarters called few days ago advise won District VIII Vice Presidency 1979-1980 Since call have begun have better feel some pects job selection numerous appointive officers district preparation column complex imagined First thanks members Dis trict VIII electing hope up expectations Second request perhaps bit threat promise Please let know what going area land mass known District VIII really huge need puts what want through AMA what think what doing Otherwise lies threat since feel obligated put something month may get tired hearing about parts district can personal ly cover Pictures incidentally can often ex press small space words will try use some yours re produce well Note Black-and-white best mentioned earlier appointment several officers district first column am going introduce persons have agreed serve during 1979 1980 So far five Associate Vice Presidents have selected Quite probably number will grow six sev en within few months Space limited knowledge varies few words about goes Associate Vice Presideuits BUZZ AVERILLAlbuquerque New Mexico Buzz has served capacity several years has graciously agreed con tinue flies types models plus fullscale best known least Free Flight RC Soaring activity GENE HEMPELGarland Texas Gene well known articles Con trol Line Speed Model tiation extremely active modeler worker AMA BILL HURLEYPleasanton Texas Bill RC Pattern flier covers Texas contest activity also works hard area promoting modeling general LARRY SA RTORBartlesvilleOklahoma Larry lives far north can hardly claim him District VIII Also RCer Larry active competition throughoutTexas Okla homa Arkansas also active Pattern Judges Association N ED BARN ESSulphur Louisiana Ned has served very well during past several years Having him town gives strong right hand help Vice Presi dents duties Ned didnt want waste AVP position him However until AVP coverage have listed above evalu ated going serve capacity need additional AVP arises other area district may step down best thing about arrangement will affect way helps Contest Board Members FREE FLIGHTMark Valerius Houston Texas has consented continue func tion dont know Mark personally look forward changing situation CONTROL LINEBill Lee Missouri City Texas has agreed take job Bill long talk other night An outstand ing modeler full ideas thoughts AMA activities think Bill will very active Contest Board member SCA LEBuddy Irwin Desoto Texas will fill slot Buddy another appointee personally know However comes highly recommended through several sources understand Buddy test pilot Vought Aircraft RADIO CONTROLBill Thomas Bartles yule Oklahoma well known RC competitor years Bill first met 14 years ago designer several aircraft latest know being Superfection Bill has asked take job before am es pecially proud has now accepted Contest Coordinators CONTROL LINE FREE FLIGHT IGEN ERALJohn Deaton Fort Worth Texas John has serving capacity comes highly recommended grateful agreed contine John told phone between new baby building new home modeling has fallen behind However homes become settled babies learn sleep night hang John RADIO CONTROLBob Talley Neder land Texas friend years Bob well known Gulf Coast region unusual airplanes better believe strange look up see stop sign fly over forgot look Bob four-way stop being first column have no idea long going work out maga zine print better quit fold up tenna turn off switches put bat teries charge Cxlxradx as aska h Oakxta e Soath takxta Ix DISTRICT REPORT Vince Mankowalsi District IX Vice-President 105 Walde Circle Bellenue NE 68005 Aaaociats Vice-Praldenxa charles Brannon 2220 Mariposa Blxd Casper WY 82601 Paul Katal 910 North 12th Fargo ND 58102 Jim OReLily 4760 N Bastix Wichita KS 67220 Jim Rickents 516S Cloudas Sioux Falls SD 57103 Summer flying over AMA elections have held club elections auctions now also concluded might think period inactivity Wrong last years experience expect day mail tonnage will increase greatly right about time reading re port Winter being time building modelers have time drop line about some idea project interested must glue drying sand ing mind wanders small de tails finally materialize put down writing ers seem have difficulty finding time write warm sunny day winds favorable holidays divide time between tending business clubs building/writing time Since report ing written during holidays let us take moment look something happened last fall Denver 78 Model Aviation come uI tne memoers UT 1fl6 vvneaton IacK Sheep Some aircraft Fun Fly sponsored Wheaton Black Sheep Left right Brad Beal Nosen Champ Fran Beal Nosen J-3 Don Whaley Nosen Gere Sport John Worth right representing Jefco Aeromodelers Club presenting check $8000 George 0MalIey Director Di vision Parks Recreation Chatfield Aerodrome dedicated memory 0 J McDonald October 28 1978 new flying site 4000 square feet includes two runways pit spectator areas represents four years work Jefco Aeromodelers Colorado Di vision Parks Outdoor Recreation worked side side make dream come true whole story course cannot told separate article would great set other areas wanting build good site can however whet appetite few photos what possible people dream work make dream come true very fortunate dedication field Denver district meeting occurred same weekend district officers pictured below able attend meeting also attended dedi cation Jefco Aeromodelers certainly have congratulations admiration accomplishments REMEMBER THE EDITOR next time see club newslet ter editor club safety officer take time thank hard-working members club deserve recognized safety officer sometimes has wear black hat believes what doing club believes too dedicating himself sometimes being part un popular decision courage initiative keeps flying sites Remember acquiring site half job having flying site keeping just important Thank Paul Samaras Jefco Aeromodelers club safety officers reminding us other halfsafe flying no accident Perhaps Maurice Richard editor Sioux Falls RCers South Dakota newsletter Glitch put trials tribulations ing club newsletter editor best Being editor like wearing dark suit wetting pants its warm feeling nobody notices newsletter editor keeps club together builds interest informs members rallies help clear fields attends meetings holds elections auctions contests much much best way thank Alaska o ana S Oregon ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District Xl Vice-President 1411 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Associate Vice-Presidents Al Culver 1607 S von Elm Pocatello 083201 Simon Dreese Rt 1 Box 48 Boadviem MT 59015 Clarence C Haught Rn 5 Box 16 Coene dAlene ID 83814 Ed McCollough 53 SE 61 Portland OR 97215 Orlando Dlv Redo 26608 Dover Court Kent WA 98031 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main Street Redmond WA 98052 time year us spend lot time building rather flying also time year gather Symposiums District Meetings sneaky way reminding you should al ready planning attend dis trict year several held first district meeting will February 3 1979 should have already seen flyer this reminder meet ing will 500 pm Boeing Recrea tion Center 400 pm same day will contest scheduling session RC activi ties like contests fun flys etc Control Line Free Flight contests will handled Don Dodd usual manner Just send Don desired dates before March 15 lot other things going same weekend well havent heard about time read both heap trouble new year upon us offers op portunity start new slate did last year 1978 has good year District Xl significant things have accomplished clubs number real problems have over come progress being made others Activity collective favorite sport has good seems increase areas time sit back reflect what have accomplished individ newsletter editor give him something print Call him about newest creation building hints ideas flying field thank him deserves Arizona fereta ii da t x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-Presideot 2501 Armoor tane Redoods Beocir CA 90278 Aaaociata VicaProidnta Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lana Walnut Creek CA 94698 Alan Chisolm 1100 West Show Promo CA 93111 John Pand 4269 Syoka Clrda San Jose CA 95136 Sob Reynolds Rt 8 Ban 51 Tucson AZ 05710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowdan Ave Long Bead, CA 90808 No District X report month ually happy results have congratulations have support bigger better year 1979 Lets Flying cold winter can very re warding done properly Richard Robb editor Rain-Bird Flyer Ketchikan Alaska wrote recent issue lot tips right group very success ful snow ice flying few tips might worthwhile should know about living north ern Climates Battery power critical check carefully Wipe down antenna alcoholre moves grime provides better contact Check hinges pushrodscold makes binding worse Use wooden propsplastic gets brittle cold Put piece styrofoam down insulate everything ground Reduce flights least 20%battery power lost during cold Wear proper clothinghands hardest protect Take sunglassesthe glare can damage vision last Executive Council meeting spent quite bit time discussing need Safety Committee within Academy effort get off ground rash moment VP agreed organize committee write charter approval President Executive Council help very much needed club has established safety program please let know send documentation might have appeal directed entire country special interest groups have safety program beneficial entire hobby-sport will take cooper ation everyone Keep tuned infor mation committee develops Thought day Yesterday memory tomorrow vision today really bitch Happy holiday season March 1979 79 Model Aeroaromo asaicatod uJMcuonaIa View aircraft pit area asphalt tarmac showing spectators club aircraft Rocky Mountains background L R Jerry Deneau John Worth Chuck Brannon Vince Mankowski Deon Copeland Mike Taliman Travis McGinnis Bill Bieda Jerry Murphy Speaker George Hunter Jefco Aeromodel ers Club U Io CHRIS SCOTT AGAIN WINS AMA CL POSTAL LITTLE WHITE MOUSE STILL FLYING SETS 2027 RECORD IN JACK LUEKEN FALL FLYING FAIR Runners-up Michael J Morrissey Shel don C Ybanez Steve Leventhal Mike Hart Eric Peterson entries up 50 percent over last year times much much better year almost half times under 3 min utes last year two achieved Winner Chris Scott tells us famous 1976 racer Little White Mouse shows ravages time magic 2-minute flight still eludes him2027 best ever Hes tried different props plugs fuel en gine same stock Cox Black Widow used last year Cox hi-compression head jacked up extra gasket run Cox Custom Blend fuel turning Tornado 5-4 prop new equipment Chris used new pair cleated football shoes feet have grown bigger contest held during August through October allowed kind CL AA model 35 lines Rules required contestants start engine fly 48 laps during mandatory pit stop refueling required 008 lines Chris said could rely 67-68 mph racer left about 12 seconds pit stop 2-minute flight obtained Chris very nearly made goal Congratulations Chris 1 Chris L Scott 2 Michael Morrissey 3 Sheldon Ybanez 4 Steven Leventhal 5 Mike Hart 6 Eric Peterson 7 Darrin Albert 8 David Purdy 9 David Martucci 10 Derrick Patstone 11 Dan Lavoie 12 James Cote 13 Brian Sellers 14 Charlie Vosberg 15 Paul Newman 16 Peter Fong 17 Dave Dixon 18 Dan Abel 19 James Quinn 20 Jim Abel 21 Mike Baltes 22 Julie Abel 23 Sean Boston 24 Peter Quinn 25 Manuel Barajas 26 Scott Smecko Robbie McGarvey 27 John Kiar 28 Griff Stone 29 Jimmy Baidridge 30 Jeff Zachry Dayton OH Saratoga Springs NY Roanoke VA Anaheim CA Escondido CA Halifax MA Escondido CA Escondido CA Manville NJ Escondido CA Escondido CA Halifax MA Somerville NJ Escondido CA Topeka KS Spokane WA Albuquerque NM Florissant MO Algonquin IL Florissant MO San Pedro CA Florissant MO Escondido CA Algonquin IL Cudahy CA teamSpokane WA Somerville NJ Purchase NY Topeka KS Escondido CA Michael Morrissey wasnt far behind 2173 time indicates pit stop must have pretty fast model pictured looks bulkier Chris Michaels original cut-down lightened Ring Master powered stock Cox Black Widow using Fox Missle Mist fuel Sullivan 01 2 Rediformed lines turning 6x3 Topflite nylon prop boiled Besides flying planes Michael also Saratoga Junior Highs top athletes Sheldon Ybanezs Mighty Might modified Little White Mouse described previous issue Junior Flightl Steve Leventhal improved both contest placing time over last years effort Little White Mouse original Mighty Might Sterling Shoestring original original Sterling Shoestring Phase Mouse original Tomato Crate original original original Goodyear Owl Racer Phase original original De Knight Special Sterling Eindecker CG Lil Wizard Phase Baby Paymaster Firebird Cox Racer Scientific Zig Zag Cox plastic Cessna 1 80 Sig Sky Ray Phase 2027 21 73 2191 2240 2374 2380 2422 2445 2458 2462 2502 2520 2567 25 97 3075 3100 3145 3275 3296 3350 33 88 3420 4006 4027 4242 4330 4433 55 60 34 laps attem Pt f 0 Steve headed 11 California entries sent Ben Sasnett Flying done different areas over three months Conway Junior Model Airplane Club ran trials Saturday offered free AA CL kit fliers choice breaking 3-minute mark Regular trials throughout week con ducted Hidden Valley Middle School another group CL flying Juniors has sprung up Escondido Ben put up Tee Dee 049 top time Southern Cal ifornia CL Association thanks going Ed Daneff taking leadership also sweetened pot once again scheduling event near Los Angeles year trophies awarded top three incen tives spurred California youngsters val iant efforts couple examples Charlie Vosberg made numerous attempts de stroying two motors crashes gradu ally inched way barely past 3-minute mark Mike Hart tried repeatedly put together several weeks watch plane break up 47th lap record flight Steve Leventhal traveled 90 miles Anaheim fly Conway School used virtual stock Sterling Shoestring powered not-so-stock Cox Black Widow Using Kelly 5x4 glass propeller 70% nitro 10% propylene oxide brew Steves speeds nudged 70 mph pit stop took about 25 seconds time Steve believes can improve con test according Ben has positive results kids really stoked event already planning strategies next year Eric Peterson James Cote Halifax MA both flew /2 models own design Erics dad judging timing Both look forward next years contest Three Middlesex NJ Modelers Model Plane Club Juniors flew three sep arate occasions plus tuneup training session According Gene Sellers trio David Martucci Brian Sellers John KIar Juniors really improved skills good time Little White Mouse has great influence designs used Cox Black Widow engine popular James Lee writes Topeka KS Paul New mans original combination Netzeband Cats Paw Black Widow Jimmy Baldridges model lost ground grabbed FLY INDOORS IN AMA POSTAL January/February/March dates available hall gymnasium flying sites youngster everywhere 18 younger entrants Hand-Launched Glider Hand-Launched Stick events enter lf missed full de tails last issue write Ed Whitten copy Well look whats om page page just isnt enough See next month 80 Model Aviation FLIGHT ED WHITTEN Box 176 Wall St Ste New York NY 10005
Edition: Model Aviation - 1979/03
Page Numbers: 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80
MINUTES OF NOV 4 EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING AMAs Council equivalent Board Directors met fifth time 1978 Ramada Inn Omaha Nebraska fol lowing attendance President Johnny Clemens Dallas TX Secretary/Treasurer Earl Witt Chambersburg PA Executive Director John Worth Fairfax VA Vice President Dis trict Clifton Piper Atkinson NHVP-ll John Byrne Bayside NY VP-Ill Don Lowe Day ton OH VP-IV John Spalding Lanham MD VP-V Jim McNeill Birmingham AL VP-VI Glenn Lee Batavia IL VP-VII Ken Morris Muscatine IA VP-VIII Murry Frank Wichita Falls TX VP-IX Vince Mankowski Bellevue NE VP-X Jim Scarborough Redondo Beach CA VP-XI Homer Smith Seattle WANation al Aeronautic Association Executive Director Vic Powell Arlington VA Also attendance several guests District IX Vice President Associate Vice President Jim Ricketts Sioux Falls SD Frank Trouba Omaha NE Dr Glenn Lau Lincoln NE Robert Willey Lincoln NE Representing EWH Specialties Inc en gine retailers Robert Hutton Arling ton TX Present AMA Headquarters executive staff Micheline Madison FAI/Contest Boards Administrator regular meeting Academy Model Aeronautics brought order President Clemens 910 am After noting full body vice presidents pre sent guests introduced advised could speak through vice presidents ITEM FINANCIAL REPORTS AMA General J Worth ED4 initiated Council review Academys budget September 30 noting results verified previous predictions major deficit situa tion 1978 further noting AMAs sur plus near depletion down $16000 almost $1 15000 January Discussion followed touching pects Academys financial structure 1 Insurance Worth advised AMA insurance prospectus available ask has created purpose providing documentation insurance dustry upon possible alternate offers may based Spalding IV advocated creation special reserve AMA regains surplus purpose having money available establish self-insurance Academy future stating need becoming creasingly vital Worth response question McNeill V advised preliminary research idea AMA creating its own surance company absorbing larger part current risks involves large investment complex problems about tends produce report Council review 2 Membership renewal Worth advised 5000 membership renewals re ceived within two weeks mid-October mailing very positive response though too early provide trend need better inform members benefits beyond insurance discussed D Lowe III stated great lack understanding total role large national organization like AMA has offer Lowe feels should constantly explained Model viatlon Vic Powell ED NAA advised divisions have same identity problem suggested publicity ads newspapers magazine media educate attract interest members general public 3 Credit Cards Worth advised 13% renewals far credit card further noted because large vol ume credit card transactions credit card company has given 2% service charge Council consensus indicated new mem berships should also able use credit cards Other possible extensions credit card policy requested included agenda item next Council meeting 4 Senior Citizens/Handicapped Dues Council consensus time such groups should singled out special treatment although future possi bility reviewing special cases exceptions might considered MOVED J Spalding IV seconded M Frank VIII terminate discussion no dues changes 1979 15 forpassed unanimously B Interest Bearing Account Policy Worth explained present policy deposit Continued page 71 March1979 69 AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents AMA ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS] 81 5 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 Worlds Largest Sport Aviation Organization AMAs longest serving President Johnny Clemens right received Acab ritorlous Service Award Tournament Champions banquet Las Vegas last Johnny elected four consecutive terms 1971 through 1978 Presenting award John Worth AMA Executive Director THE FORMAL dedication ceremonies took place October 281978 dream gan long before started nobody knew would take four years times looked like project wasnt going anywhere now looking back its obvious long struggle discouragements enroute well worth end result J efco Aeromod elers clubs Denver area have best flying sites coun try pictures show what site like now already plans improve further have similar achievements else Some fact happened years ago have since disappeared Thats likely happen Chatfield Aerodrome Jefco site due couple unique features effect 25-year contract between club state itself assures lengthy minimum lifespan other project has jointly funded Jefco club government agencies involved jefco club put up $8000 matched government money Because club has built-in protection investment property its future addition club invested another $2000 further improvements site So Jefco Aeromodelers have $10000 vested project date might seem club members relatively wealthy about same other club similar size have about 100 members club investment averages out about $100 per member turn averages out about $25 per year per member four year effort investment terms work rather direct cash contribution club raised money way could think raffles bake sales soliciting donations model shows etc Along way some anonymous people admired ef fort contributed some hundreds dollars dedication ceremony someone turned check another $100 What Jefco club going spirit produced enthusiasm persistence cooperation planning determination pa tience few people bore lions share negotiation endless meetings gov ernment agencies real secret jefco success boils down continuity leadership originator project bow out due lack additional time others Continued page 73 FOUR YEAR EFFORT PRODUCES SUPER FLYING SITE 70 Model Aviation George Hunter former peign obtain flying site Denver area master ceremonies airfield dedica tion October 28 1978 Representing AMA event District VP Vince Mankowski Executive Director John Worth Profesuuneu signs ennence ihe prestige Jefco stying sue ena reinforce periie ammospnera i ne signs eisa neip assure sase ana oraar ly operation necessity government support busy flight line provided excellent model air show public during airfield ded ication ceremonies demonstrated different tvbes models flown club members Council Minutes Cont pg 69 much money possible long term inter est bearing accounts asked approval use short term interest accounts greater re turn temporary cash surplus MOVED H Smith XI seconded V Mankowski IX Executive Direc tor have policy authority concerning interest bearing accounts provided Council kept formed changes policy also no stock bond accounts included 15 passed unanimously ITEM II MODEL SIZE VS SAFETY A Big Models aspects safety con cerning large models wasdiscussed Lowe Ill spoke against legislation thinking prema ture stating big necessarily bad citing speed much hazardous condition Witt SIT supported points emphasizing immediate concern should regulation rather attitude FAA suggested AMA position show established policy large models attention received FAA Lowe further spoke advisa bility establishing Safety Committee study recommend policy concerning areas safety large models having pri ority Spalding IV recommended contacting pertinent special interest organizations view having produce safety policy guidelines would enable Council have specialized input aid future policy decisions concerning safety following three-part motion fered voted separate actions MOVED J Spalding IV seconded K Morris VII pylon NMPRA organization re quested provide AMA HQ March 31 1979 safety program must clude positive speed decreasing criteria 1979 contest season 7 6 against ED NAA S/T II VI VIII 2 abstained Pres b quarter scale organization QSAA re requested provide AMA HQ posi tive internal safety program March 31 1979 special look size weight speed limitations 14 1 abstained ED c Council established Safety Com mittee expand AMA safety program Committee make regular reports through Model Aviation magazine 15 passed unanimously connection motion 5 H Smith XI volunteered establish serve temporary chairman Safety Committee until operating guidelines have cre ated Committee votes chairman choice Smith asked Council members provide him names possible committee members soon possible after Nov 4 Council Meeting order have Committee operating Spring Coun cil Meeting MOVED M Frank VIII seconded K Morris VII Homer Smith XI authorized establish AMA Safety Com mittee acting temporary chairman opportunity withdraw upon appoint ment permanent chairman Safety Committee 15 forpassed unanimously Discussion continued centering around increasing size models con tain size within reason insurance safe ty purposes Worth spoke current problem member interested attempting stall radio control equipment 1-3 Cub full-size aircraft advised situation difficult deal because Academy does have definition model aircraft As interim measure Worth suggested adop ting FAI definition appears FAI Sporting Code making effective im mediately including AMA Safety Code MOVED J Worth ED seconded G Lee VI add following definition AMAs Safety Code safety code applies model aircraft defined heavier air craft engine able carry human being 15 forpassed unanimously Various means making membership aware safety discussed M Frank VIII suggesting creation safety film clip accompany AMA films latter ordered AMAs Film Library ITEM III REDISTRICTING noted several proposals received VPs Headquarters ask ing reevaluation present district boundaries issue raised primarily districts Ill VI VII Ken Morris VII investigated situation reported problem essentially contest coordination Morris further remarked opinion matter should referred Long Range Planning present no action should taken towards changing boundaries MOVED M Frank VIII seconded K Morris VII table discussion redis tricting Long Range Planning meeting scheduled next day 15 forpassed unanimously Spalding IV suggested Headquarters send appreciation letters members presented excellent proposals redis tricting stating letter issue will given further study vice presidents concerned ITEM IV MAIL BALLOT/SAFETY CODE A Procedures Confusion noted con cerning mail ballot distributed Coun cil vice president via Headquarters Worth noted outcome ballot may question since some vice presidents viewed ballot straw vote rather official possible ramifications yond original premise ballot Worth therefore requested Council provide guidelines conducting official mail ballotsfrom vice presidents well Headquarterswhere long range basic policy involved MOVED C Piper seconded J Scarborough X mail ballot may originated Council member subect approval President after may distributed vote Headquarters clear ly prominently designate Official Ballot 15 forpassed unanimously B Reconsideration Because original ballot asked phrase inserted AMAs Safety Code sticker concerning use drugs intoxicants some doubt part some Council members concerning nature ballot sub ject reconsidered basis legal problems After considerable discussion apparent consensus current Safety Code has adequate wording subject original proposal withdrawn C Implementation though Safe ty Code wording will changed discus sion subject brought out its value thoughts means can further distributed Worth noted Code ad hesive sticker form included member ship renewal mailings alternate year ro tation basisi 980 being next time will given out Worth suggested interim paper version printed available distribute trade shows other model er gatherings M Frank VIII suggested pub lishing cut-out version Model Aviation preferably color Council consensus proceed printed paper version Safety Code making available vice presidents ready ITEM V 1979 NATS A Review Site Possibilities E Witt S/T reported had meeting airport FAA authorities Lincoln NE supportive request stage Nats Lincoln 1979 Witt assured Council facilities excellent next step negotiations obtain written formal agreement Other sites such Columbus/Springfield Ohio Lake Charles LA also consid ered Nats Committee 1979 B Nats Executive Committee Recommen dations Witt Chairman Nats Execu tive Committee submitted following re port September 30 1978 meeting discussed great lengths oper ating details Nationals including costs Two items came Out meeting re quired Council concurrence 1 Although intent make Nationals self-sustaining financially seems little probability its current format recommend Council budget Nationals no other reason psychology being position reporting loss member ship would talking cost saving relation Nationals has different public connotation 2 Plan Nationals far advance possiblethat primarily respect location felt should work toward new Nats format Study possibility sep arate Nats such RC/CL Nats FF another interim set up objective schedule information possibilities recommend working toward holding Nationals Lincoln Nebraska 1979 cent ral Ohio 1980 Lake Charles Louisiana 1981 Fourth year plan would new format event site should fall through available would recom mend site schedule moved up year MOVED V Mankowski IX seconded K Morris VII approve 1979 Nats site Lincoln NE 14 1 abstained VI ITEM VI CONTEST SANCTIONS Council reviewed specific proposal submitted Horrace Cain essentially called removing demonstrations Rule Book thereby making unnecessary sanction such event Council con sensus after some discussion sanc tioning structure should remain MOVED M Frank VIII seconded V Mankowski IX deny action sanctioning changes proposed Horrace Cain 14 1 against Xl ITEM VII FREE MEMBERSHIPS A For Contest Directors cost Open membership now $2500 advisabil ity stringent free membership pol icy CDs debated consensus March 1979 71 Council time due dues increase change policy would detrimental Contest Director morale MOVED McNeiIl Vj seconded H Smith Xl award free memberships Contest Directors accordance current policy contest actually heldfree membership applicable noshows weather cancellations contest report has filed 15 forpassed unan imously B Judges noted proposal Howard Crispin submitted Council brief proposal asks free membership RC Aerobatic Judges MOVED ding IV seconded V Mankowski IX accept Howard Crispin s proposal provide free memberships RC Aerobatic Judges 13 against 2 abstained ED IV though proposal voted down majority Council noted valid points prob lem defining judge other types of ficials made unfeasible accept propo sal until whole picture thoroughly considered ITEM V III WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS A 1979 Worth briefed Council fact Yugoslavia withdrawn its offer host 1979 Free Flight world champion ships due political factors involving South Africa Worth noted National Free Flight Society submitted proposal US host event Taft CA no other country available Council reviewed detailed offer NFFS lists costs site location manpower logistics other factors includ ing AMAs obligations offer accepted FAI consensus agreement situation similar 1978 involved Indoor world championships US should offer help MOVED H Smith Xl seconded Scarborough X AMA prepared offer host 1979 Free Flight World Championships no other offer made Also financial limits AMAs obligation imposedto remain within AMAs FAI budget 13 1 against VI 1 abstained SIT B 1980 request noted National Association Rocketry AMA make US hosting offer FAI 1980 Spacemodels World Championships followup similar offer made 1978 event has hot accepted FAI Therefore Council noting conditions essen tially same indicated no objection MOVED M Frank VIII seconded J Spalding IV approve US offer FAI no expense AMA NAR host 1980 Spacemodels World Champion ships 15 forpassed unanimously C Combat AMA President sole US voting delegate FAI asked Council guidance concerning proposal submitted Gary Frost Pres MACA USA will have vote December FAI/CIAM meeting proposal provides three pit men part Control Line Combat teamsthe rea soning behind proposal allow funding pit men same team members Council consensus due cost factors proposal should supported 0 Soaring Ray Marvin Chairman FAI Soaring Team Selection Committee petitioned Council funding permit adding fourth member part team Council discussed request noting adequate funds exist Soaring Team Fund accommodate extra cost program participants agree MOVED H Smith Xl seconded V Mankowski IX deny request AMA funds support fourth team member Soaring 15 forpassed unanimously ITEM IX ADVERTISING A Discount Ads Worth advised let ter intent received discount house concerning ad Model Aviation noted no legal grounds accepting AMA liable suit unless such ads accepted MOVED M Frank VIIIseconded V Mankowski IX pursue restrictive policy concerning discount ads due legal circumstances beyond control 15 passed unanimously discussion agreed AMA would continue its present ad limit 20% increasing editorial pages necessary maintain percentage also agreed possibility offering lower prices dealers would explored encourage con tinued dealer magazine sales B Type Ads question raised concerning whether ads unrelated modeling activity would acceptable MOVED H Smith Xl seconded C Piper continue policy accept ing unrelated advertising 15 forpassed unan imously ITEM X AWARDS A Fellowships Two such awards ap proved announced upon presentation B Distinguished Service Award Three approved unanimously C Superior Service Award Three ap proved unanimously 0 Award Excellence Ken Morris VII asked Council approve three Excellence Awards conferred clubs district outstanding service Council gave ap proval dissent E Perpetual Trophies Worth asked Council guidance concerning future pol icy perpetual trophies citing numer ous difficulties now exist hand ling consensus Council HQ should procure case display per petual trophies permanently winners re ceiving certificate rather actual tro phy specific AMA policy perpetual tro phies may considered later time F Scholarship Worth reported Council Bob Stalick chairman Scholarship Committee has recommended three winners 1978 scholarships total amount divided $2000 MOVED M Frank VIII seconded G Lee VI accept Scholarship Com mittee recommendation three winners 1978 first prize $1000maximum total divided $2000 15 forpassed unanimous ly ITEM XI MUSEUM As follow-through subject AMA Museum discussed August Coun cil meeting Worth offered record against such time AMA becomes posi tion take action basic information what would entail establish museum moderate cost basis Following discussion Worths presenta tion Council approved first step tak ing inventory what AMA now holds museum quality articles development documentation administrative proced ures also creation forms cataloging ac quisition articles MOVED E Witt SIT seconded M Frank VIII Frank Ehling designated catalog HQ museum material also visit Dick Sherman determine AMA ownership materials held him 15 passed unanimously ITEM XII AMA PROPERTY Worth reported specific offer Springfield Ohio land buildings materialized supposed offer received substance Don Lowe Ill advised would make attempt reopen negotiations Springfield City Manager Worth further advised same sit uation previous offer Lake Charles LAthat too materialized writing expected Council consensus leave doors open further negotiations possible MOVED E Witt SIT seconded M Frank VIII table discussion property acquisition next days Long Range Planning session 15 forpassed unanimously ITEM XIII FILM PROJECTS Cliff Piper role Council ap pointee monitor AMAs film making pro jects reported recent visit Jay Ger bers operation Piper advised viewed 40000 feet film some process being matched up sound tracks Scale film expec tation completion early 1979 Piper expressed great satisfaction quality work being produced recom mended Council give thought what subject Mr Gerber could develop after Scale film completed ITEM XIV FAI PROTESTS Clemens Pres reviewed Council sequence events lead rul ing favor contestant protests concerning Soaring team selection semi-finals last summer subsequent actions National Soaring Society president Witt remarked NSS considers themselves AMA Soaring matters thus does easily concede AMA jurisdic tion over team selection affairs Council consensus NSS wants recognition delegation authority will have demonstrate better relationship understanding AMAs policies laws ITEM XV ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENTS Clemens noted need following strin gent criteria concerning performance associate vice presidents nonworkers should replaced Discussion indicated consensus VPs work closely AVPs en able productive effective work ar rangement NcNeill V suggested perhaps AVPs should newsletter editors encour age good communications ITEM XVI AMA/NAA AGREEMENT Worth reported legal problems developed required additional wording included AMA/NAA National Aeronautic Association agreement clarity AMA agrees issue certificate insur ance policy endorsement attesting 72 Model Aviation fact NAA FAI named co-in sured otherwise protected insurance liability arising AMA sponsored ac tivities MOVED J McNeill V seconded J Byrne II accept proposed new word ing included AMA/NAA agree ment 15 forpassed unanimously ITEM XVII NEXT MEETING MOVED V Mankowski IXseconded K Morris VII hold next Council meeting conjunction Hobby dustry America Trade Show January St Louis Missouri 15 forpassed unanimously ITEM XVIII ADJOURNMENT general consent meeting ad burned 10 10 pm SMOKE DOES NOT FIRE MAKE. Its old adage theres smoke supposed fire thats smoke artificially created Lots such smoke like produced chemical warfare has generated recently publi cation several other magazines informa tion relative AMAs 1978 budget formation written AMA member cludes number conclusions referred facts premise based AMAs own figures Its perfect case using numbers way support opinions something disagreement views Thus because author disagrees AMA officers have budgeted AMAs come would have us believe AMA thinking wrong using charts graphs highlight case However boils down ideas using AMA money vs officers elected serve membership AMA budgets its money ex plained pages last month Theres no right wrong involved determination arrived consensus AMA shall use its funds several magazines published dissenters views noted doing because AMA refused yet did simultaneously publish AMAs rebuttal also fact arguments presented based incorrect incom plete conclusions slanted support dis torted view AMA have published such treatise would have confuse rather clarify other hand what AMA published last monthin three areas Openers editorial AMA News piece dues AMA Presidents Corneris other side story what anyone believes matter individual choiceall suggest point what have published represents what AMAs officersmodelers like mevoted 1978 Meanwhile will voting late Jan uary new budget 1979 comes out looking like 1978 well know basic Council thinking continues changes well know some changes thinking will have some effect case decisions will made have responsibility majority mem bers rather have own fish fry make smoke NO HOMEOWNERS COVERAGE IN PENNSYLVANIA letter lawyer AMAs form er insurance company states Pennsylvania effect remote controlled airplane aircraft under terms homeowners policy hence injuries damages resulting use thereof covered under terms homeowners policy would suggest advise members recent case Hartford Insurance Group v Ohio Casualty Insurance Company tried Court Common Pleas Allegheny County No GD 76-29366 Judge Smith found feel model airplane flown Mr Hutch ings meets definition aircraft found statutes United States Commonwealth well contained acceptable dictionaries aircraft within terms OCGs policy ruling sustained Ohio Casualty Insurance Companys denial coverage under homeowners policy based exclusion denying cover age accidents occurring result bod ily injury personal damage arising out ownership maintenance operation use loading unloading aircraft decision appealed insur ance company lawyer since cost company lot money personal injury involved denied state Su preme Court net result situations AMA insurance primary least such jurisdictions interpre tation law prevailsit expected Pennsylvania decision will spread other states situation reinforces need AMA liability protection because homeowners cov erage can no longer relied upon other hand probably means AMA coverage will end up costing moreeventually right away case AMA liability protection important ever people may protection available 19 HALL OF FAME DEADLINE IS MARCH 31 Applications AMAs 1979 Model Avia tion Hall Fame awards must submitted March 31 else carried over un til following year Five awards normal ly made year Write phone AMA HQ attention Joyce Hager get application form SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT Jefco Flying Site Cont pg 70 took over Club officers came went normal over some years dream effort stayed alive because club mem bers believed project encouraged club leaders stay recog nized such projectinvolving parks recreation officials state federal govern ment agencieswas inherently loaded red tape reams paperwork procedural de lays easy opportunities passing buck naturally goes obtaining use government land funds realism also recognized politics could avoided what made toleration delays procedures possible approached problem stand point taxpayers felt right share government assistance pursued persistently Along way learned government works work proved looking handout putting own money behind requests willingness jointly fund project gained great respect eventual success Jefco story now happy hardly looked having ended Instead happy ending story regard ed happy beginning Just few months ago new Jefco club officers elected have committed themselves picking up others have left off make sure hard won site improved oper ated manner Justify investment focus attention now safety op eration maintenance property club members will continue enjoy hav ing such great place fly Congratulations certainly due Jefco club perhaps importantly contribution may much what have done themselves what have done show others what can done overall AMA viewpoint jefco story can repeated clubs help solve general flying site problem prevails everywhere Jefco example highly recommended clubs similar situation PRESIDENT MEMO Earl F Witt AMA President 26 Warwick Drive Chambersburg PA 17201 Two very important conclusions can drawn past election first since members cast largest number votes Academys history showing increasing concern democratic process inherent structure ganization Second because unusual number votes new Vice-Presidents members appear ready change facts mind will forget put responsibilities members foreMarch 1979 73 actions first report membership think should touch future planning feel Council actions really reactions events day rather sound management future welfare Academy feel Constitution Bylaws AMA need revising updating some parts outdated handling organization size nature Acad emy specific item position Sec retary-Treasurer should abolished full-time accountant two assistants job treasurer minimal Instead feel should have nationally elected first executive Vice-President specific duties relating functions Council Academy event need suc cession office President na tionally elected person would ready take over would true representa tive members rather Councilelected President responsibilities now signed Secretary-Treasurer could corporated first/executive Vice-Pres Also should make sure Con stitution Bylaws being followed instance past two years AMA has operating under agreement between Presidents AMA NAA Na tional Aeronautics Association legality questionable Article XI AMA Bylaws states management affairs AMA shall vested Ex ecutive Council consisting 14 members NAA being represented have 15 member Council Either agreement Bylaws should changed AMA Headquarters being operated highest cost areas United States large enough compete Federal Government major cor porations well-trained competent ex perienced employees vacancies occur AMA must therefore bear cost in-house training employee develop ment addition office space costing us approximately $29000 year space roughly equivalent two suburban homes three four bedrooms Looking future feel Academy should vesting funds facility own facility located lower cost area labor market less competitive past few months have discussed problems opinions numerous members association discussions lead believe managers Academy really know makeup membership instance modeling terests ages income brackets years mem bership etc essential good planning Therefore order give us bet ter working knowledge members pro pose statistical survey taken Academy members updated annually thereafter time such survey would have massive administrative undertak ing present-day computer tech nology should relatively simple pro ced u re Extending thought communicating members just little further would like call attention comments Ken Morris District VII Vice-President made January 1979 issue Model viation Ken feels Council decisions made enough input general membership members should communicate Vice-Presi dents Associate Vice-Presidents position better represented Council actions fully endorse ideas Nationals planning has progressing smoothly much earlier normal has noted other publications planned location Lincoln Nebraska appears excellent site though again must separate Free Flight other modeling activities will some distance model meet headquarters time next issue out Nationals Executive Committee will have held itial planning meeting site should firmly committed Vince Mankowski District IX Vice-President Dr Glen Lau Lin coin have spearheading efforts set ting up Nationals Lincoln Vince has requested persons willing volunteer efforts Nationals 1979 contact him Michael Freeman wrote com puter program Soaring event last years Nationals has advertising mi crocomputer owners hobbyists interested donating computers services civic activities such Nationals search rescue work would appreciate hearing anyone could assist us micro computer early possible would like computerize scoring tabulation Nationals however requires consider able lead time will holding first Council meet ing year about time receive issue will primarily planning budget meeting will have better picture Academys financial posture pro grams year after meeting hope able discuss matters membership interest future reports far enough advance Council meetings express opinions Council representative tonnecticut e S Massachusetts Hampshire Rhode Island 0 Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Associate Vice-Presidents Robert C Brodeur 405 Main Street Nashua NH 0305t Raymond Gibouleau 39 High Streen Old Town ME 04468 Charles H Learoyd PO Ron 428 Went Gronon MA 0t472 Al Nonotnik 4 Benerly Place Norwalk CT 06850 George Parker 7 Paal Or. Lee MA 0t235 A Mike Schindler 5 Bolduc Orine Ledyard CT 06339 William Wilbur 5 Laurel Ann Kinrery Mt 03904 Much sadness first off report death great friend model aviation New England ANDY DEMERS true gentle man way succumbed November 7th 1978 heart attack words IRVIN L SEARL editor well-known newsletter Southern New Hampshire BULLSHEET . Andy intense modeler always contributed share held offices well originating newsletter 1 feel very tunate have Andy friend shared him memorable times Andy will surely missed us lrv said Now plus side visited way up Burlington VT few weeks ago learned club Green Mountain RCers does great job President Larry Reed doesnt ask volunteers just says would like particular job regular club meeting everyone agrees job coming year Other club officers Jim Buchanan Clem Coulllard Stan Lattrell Dave Hall Steve Pendo two PR men attended meeting mostly through efforts Thanks gang having Another great plus phone call re ceived NCRCC club member John Cheyer 1 75 Scott Drive Manchester CT 06040 John tells son started fly ing RC Ugly Stick last July 27th now flying unassisted working roll maneuvers Whats great about Johns son Christopher just turned seven years old August 16th 1978 John terested know younger RC fli ers US has issued challenge someone come up Dad John just started flying last July Chris started end July time issue hits streets will way yet another Executive Council meeting out St Louis MO meeting scheduled January 27th will also Hobby Industry show weekend out will pleasure meet new Council members 74 Model Aviation Free Flight Radio Control flying near airports situation might involve possibility models being vicinity full-scale aircraft operations must avoidedor conducted eliminate dangerous situations Models should flown proximity full-scale aircraft unless flyer has some else him sole purpose watching full-scale aircraft super vising flying prevent accident possibilities LJUCUItIUCI El IlONII uevii FluE Nitty Hawk North Carolina75 years after Wright Brothers wind still blowingl Knowing will unable per sonally thank confi dence support nomination election President Academy Model Aeronautics would like take opportunity express apprecia tion efforts Sincerely EARL F WITT called order new President Earl Witt Earls election leaves Secretary-Treasurers job up grabs next year 1979 good people contention NEED SOLID INPUTS FORA DISTRICT MEETING HOST CLUB FOR THIS YEAR OF 1979 Lots good reports ourShowleams couple new ones being formed up Massachusetts New Hampshiresure looks like solid way build good modeling PR Lots interest Pylon Lots Show Team interest Scale too Please keep well away crowds guys Pennsylvania just ruled against coverage via homeowners insurance can expect other states follow suit New Jersey Ytrk II DISTRICT REPORT John C Griug District II Vice-President 6381 Badger Drive tsckpsrt NY 14094 Aasodt Vice-Preeldeet Pete Bianchini 260S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 David Fit aId 11 Lace Lane Elnors NY t2065 Jack Sannarco 2062 Enteteon Ave. union NJ 07083 James Sleoghter Chief Craft & Hobbies uSAF/EuROPE Boy 4067 APO Nnw Yok 09009 Hank Smith 2 Lotrare Ave. Aoborn NY 13021 new administration start New Year new AMA President Earl Witt new District II Vice President thank 2124 District II members voted have shown interest AMA makes us strong organization Strength what need convince FCC need frequencies convince various govern ment agencies help us flying site problems especially suitable Control Line Free Flight areas bring us Closer togeth face problems rising costs within organization Several changes being made var ious district appointments impor tant competition flier contest coordinator positions Dick Sobrino remains coordinator non-RC events am sure will continue ex emplary job has past Dick Smith new coordinator RC Pylon Sail plane events Larry Lundy has assumed responsibility other RC events Brad Bane has accepted membership Free Flight Contest Board replacing Car roll Allen Brad long-time competitor what feel necessary properly fill very important position Scale RC Control Line Contest Board members remain unchanged men have doing outstanding job am sure will con tinue Hank Smith Auburn NY replacing Walt Throne Associate Vice President Central NY area Walt has declined con tinue due pressing business concerns Walt thank very much past support hope can count needed future Dave Fifield continues AVP Eastern New York area Jack Sammarco continues represent Central New Jersey area Jim Slaughter will continue APO representative need AVP representation Northern Southern New Jersey want sanc tioned club Northern Southern New jersey search rosters find likely candidate open positions Send name address will carry ball need helpl duties powers responsibilities Contest Coordinators Contest Board members Vice Presidents well ad dressed AMA authority As sociate Vice Presidents also well spelled out duties District II AVPs charged duty communicating club area either person preferred telephone letter impossible person also charged active visible area business personal time will permit promptly report activities area items can included VP monthly column Communication IS name game further game communication will break what has seemed to cardinal rule Council Members publish use telephone numbers Ohs sylnanta 0 Wett Vtrgieta III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe District III Vice-President 1101 ERaho Road Dayton DII 45429 Aseociate Vice-Presidents Joe Eiben 5192 Edenhurst Lynhorts OH 44124 Francis Fluharty 504 21st St Vienna wv 26101 Laird Jackson 523 Meadombrook St Danid PA 19087 Odward wisser 1521 Summit St. McKeespors PA 15131 IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT March 10 will hold District III general member ship meeting Cleveland Ohio gather ing being held conjunction nual Cleveland National Model Plane Show show has held years promotes youth involvement through creation competition categories young sters oldsters breed model air craft will displayed its open Last year over 210 awards 75 categories given over 600 entries sponsored Cleveland Aeromodel Society managed Joe Elben Associate District Ill VP held Randall Park Mall north Randall Cleveland Ohio will run three days March 9th 10th 11th membership meeting will held Holiday Inn located mall area will start 300 pm will have new AMA President Earl Witt Execu tive Director John Worth Associate Dis trict VPs including Clevelands Joe Eiben yours truly available discuss AMA af fairs will also show new AMA film Marvelous Miniatures So have burning questions would like direct answers please come youre vitally terested future modeling youre concerned about Nats dues programs competition vs sport flying FCC frequency allocations AMA plans property invest ment results AMA future planning sessions can reached Between 9 AM 430 PM office number 716 631-6314 tween 630 PM 11 PM can reach home 716 434-3955 Sorry no col lect calls have mercy telephone bill would suggest AVPs drop note clubs area giving telephone numbers further strengthen communi cation links Newsletters also strong means communicating encourage clubs exchange newsletters would appreciate receiving copies myself will make ex cellent source data VP column Model v/at/on planning first District II meet ing 1979 held conjunction Syracuse Area Symposium February 3 second district meeting will held WRAMS Show Time short details completed try attend can column being written December day Lockport encourage step outside chuck OHLG like ly curl up fire think about what should building future time grass again turns white green next month COMMUNICATE FAI involvement support flying sites other issue please come nothing secret about AMA business since its ganization Obviously need cant met least should satisfied AMA doing its best resources available diverse needs modeling today So challenge involved day same time enjoy excep tional show hosted Cleveland area modelers will sending further informa tion show AMA meeting directly District III clubs Received nice letter Dick Myorly concerning Mountaineer RC Club Charleston WV writes Dear Mr Lowe Mountaineer R/C Club has enjoyed tremendous growth year As result have lot modelers have much learn about pects sport teach newcomers about competition club Contest Director Stan Clark has put together collection monthly contests purpose making everyone familiar flying judging last event season non-sanctioned stand-off scale contest held October 22 Seven modelers entered order finish first four places Bryce Petersen quarter-scale VagabondTonyScribner 40-size Royal Hem Jr Bill Derenberger one-eighth scale Vagabond Dave Ellis Royal Spitfire unusual entry scratch-built Miles 20 Stan Hines won high static score points Contestants planes am chnwn accompanyl -51 -b March 1979 75 row Bill Derenberger Jim Creasy Stan Hines Dave Ellis Front row Bryce Petersen Pete Oparnica Tony Scribner Bhlawarn rict Columbia land h Carolina IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 609 Pohite Road Mechuuicsville VA 23111 Aunociaoa Vic-Prssdenta Wayno Abarnathy 5221 Marlboro Pike Hillside MD 20027 Bob Champ,, 205 Tpson Rd Nowyort News VA 23606 Howard Crisprr 611 Beechwood 0r Charlortsnille VA 22901 V Bdl Hnln, 2000 Tynol, Road Chalotte NC 28210 Scott Moyer 11 Orclrad Lane Wilmington DO 19809 J05, Preston 7012 EI,ra Court Falls Church VA 22042 Paul Yaculuouc, 6408 Winthrop Dr Payntlenille NC 28301 would like start first magazine Col umn long overdue thanks John Spal ding hard work years dedication District IV members Academy John has worked very hard very long represent membership District help improve AMA Thanks John myself membersof District IV Secondly would like thank District IV members vote confi dence pledge best represent District IV VP duties ofa new VP appoint AVPs Contest Board members con test coordinators Now doesnt sound too hard except Chat have 6th December 16th contact 14 individuals confirm names address es telephone numbers etc sure doesnt give much time get feet ground does Maybe things need look Another duty write VP magazine article have time arti cle will appear March 79 issue should receive issue before February first article has AMA HQ no later December 19th Did say time writing schedule seems confusing summer contest schedule Ill catch time elections now over have new President AMA feel sure Earl Witt will good job offer him congratulations will miss Johnny Clemens job appreciate has done AMA through years will still look ing scene Johnny As will notice next few months am going change format col umn Part column will dedicated whats happening AMA concerns membership rest dedicated whats happening District IV So keep mind column belongs also want see whats going local area keep posted can tell rest District about would also like have copies newsletters clubs District please put mailing lists couple things going District now two show teamsthe DCRC Show Team MARKS Show Team two teams have qualified Triple teams 1979 five Triple teams out 22 two district Congratulations keep up good work Speaking work understand West minster Aero Modelers Maryland have working county flying site quite now Parks Recreation Advi sory Board Carroll County has received proposal working very closely club acquire land get project its way Ill keep posted project knows maybe same thing can done area friend also wants bark hello District IV well both talking next issue Alabama 0 Florida gia issippi 0 Poerto Rico V South Carnlina essee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNaiII District V Vice-Presirlent 617 Sonth 20 Avenoe Birmingham AL 35205 Anecdote Vc-Prenidenta Jerome Hall 4326 Baywood Dr. Hsantsnille AL 35808 Rctard Jackson 108 Thornlen St Oarleeton Hats SC 28405 Arthur Johrsor 932 Basyan Delray Bead, FL 33444 Joseph Mcalza, SR 00866 Boo 1532 Paierdo PR 00648 Ed Moortna, P0 Bun 1643 Ealin AF8 FL 32642 Ton Thackor 23901Z Law,sceeille Hwy Decatur GA 30033 Since reported last Ive Atlanta twice visit two clubs Atlanta Drones Atlanta RC Club Both times caught pretty good about AMA dues increase INFLATION folks dont care what anybody sayseverything has gone up Mr Tom Thacker will new AMA Associate VP 1979 State Georgia newsletter editor Atlanta Drone Society good Tom replaces Mr Pat Koehler served distinction 1978 Thanks Pat Did tell Mr Joseph Micalizzi new AMA Associate VP Puerto Rico Jo seph edits fine newsletter sometimes Spanish sometimes English wants exchange other newsletter editors District V anywhere else US address Joseph Micallizi SR 00866 Box 1532 Faiardo Puerto Rico 00648 District V Scale Contest Board representative Dave Platt showing new BU-133 Bill McCaIlie Broward County flying field near Miami See next month Send some pic tures Im out Illinnit ana 0 Kentucky nori VI DISTRICT REPORT Horracs Cain District VI Vice-President 523 Weidner Road Buffalo Grave IL 60090 Aseociat Vsee-Preeidutns Dane Dans c/u DA Enterprises Bou 338 Haubstadt IN 47838 Roaa Gee, RR 5 Guincy IL 62301 Frank HWhes 709 NE 44th 55 Kansas City MO 84118 Glenn Len 819 Marduke Batavia IL 60510 daring gave op portunity serve District VI Vice Presi dent thanks hope dont disappoint Ill try work towards goals specified Since Im own present out input time Ill mention tended course steering myself see needs corrections dont bash ful Call write please advised work crazy schedules may difficult catch phone call please leave name number Ill get back ardent objective national level persuade Executive Council AMA does need multiple level mem berships levels will allow member choose services desires pay likewise will very hard sell keep cards letters coming anyone reading lives outside District VI drop VP line ideas about drop copy too 76 Model Aviation Miss Anne Whitson flying important baby biplane side Goodyear Blimp hangar Dr John Martin others got hot took outside some air photo 2rathed has mailect fine pictures Mer idian Area Radio Kontrol Society activities Shown Buddy Dveirin Bob Schultz helping set up display Buddys 16 ft Big Bird recent Mississippi Air National Guard Air Show Meridian Thanks Mary No person can master concerning sophisticated events cate gory Contest Board members need help would like really assist send name address etc favorite events need volunteers District Advis ory Council will required some communicating else can have direct part rules fly too much drop CB member note copy like know goes youve seen latest directories know Mike Mueller Pattern pilot extra ordinaire has assumed position District VI RC Contest Board member Bob Under wood moves over Scale Roger Geers Quincy IL Frank Hughes Kansas City MO will continue Associate Vice Presi dents Dave Davis power panel DA En terprises Box 335 Haubstadt IN 47639 latest addition Associate Vice Presidents Glenn Lee has agreed remain As sociate VP help Control Line groups really nice thing Glenns part certainly appreciate date December 16 1978 Im working filling four vacancies interested call club members northeastern Illinois northwestern tip Indiana note Association Greater Chicago Radio Control Clubs just rebated nice amount monies clubs performed cer tain services EXPO Model Trade Show addition selected individuals received enough buy new engine kit tool whatever RC club active member association youre losing fine opportunity own Skylarks RC Club received enough either finance club pic nic contract years mowing flying field bad few hours work dont join CLUB OFFICERS Note Please send club name meeting place time dates mailing address might include details care would like names addresses clubs Contest Directors CLUB MEMBERS Note Remind offi cers send info club chartered might remember believe AMA organization modelers whatever interest bashful input submit ideas proposals complaints etc please have homework completed takes facts figures documented evidence get work done changes made Personal desires emo tional speculation just simply wont cut Still dont afraid speak up hang maybe can accomplish some good things month thought might inter ested clubs history vember 3rd Radio Control Club Chicago celebrated its 25th anniversary banquet attended members wives friends RC3 club commonly called has very interesting history club organized 1953 six members Sid Peterson Jerry Johnson Dick Newport Ed Dennenhold Art Nelson Tom Hughes Sid Peterson resides sunny Florida started home-built radios escampments hand-launched planes still very ac tive RC 1960 member Ed Kazmirski won World Championship air plane called Taurus 1976 RC3 challenged Col Betkeys Combat team aerial duel Fort Wayne IN came home victorsl Through years RC3 has very active Pattern Competition its members could always found mid western contests year young er members Mike Toolan placed first Nats Sr Advanced Pattern Class LONG LIVE RC3 Now about club So now Ill grab Hotstuff head workbench Im still optimistic enough believe summer will come extra long melt darn ice snow Iowa 0 Michigan 0 Minnesota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Kemoeth F Morris District VII Vice-Presideet 1023 Iowa Avenue Meocatine IA 52761 Asacciate VIce-Pneidsta James 0 Clark RR 3 Cadar RapIds IA 52401 Tim PrIce 11287 Sear Sterling Hgts. MI 48078 William Rohrlog 4494 Tanglewood Tr St Joseph Ml 49085 Geoff Styles 2801 5 Beaumont Ave. Kansueville WI 63139 Terry Taylor 8308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 Wayne Yeager 38235 Castle Romulus MI 48174 Minneapolis 17th No vember present Twin City Radio Con trollers Award Excellence trip terrible due weather banquet great first time chance meet AMA members Twin City area Saturday 18th area AMA meeting held Holiday Inn attended area clubsTCRC St Paul RC Grassfield RC Minneapolis Piston Poppers Minneapolis Aero Club AVP Terry Taylor CLCB member Jim Sinton also attendance meeting proved excellent items discussed main ob jective get area clubs together talk about common problems initi ate better COMMUNICATION between clubs hope have some small area meetings 1979 look directory officers will find District VII has new As sociate Vice President Milwaukee have appointed Geoff Styles position serve area am sure clubs Wisconsin have heard Geoff now can contact him 2601 5 Beaumont Ave Kansasville WI 531 39 Im sure Geoff will represent very well am looking another AVP repre sent southern Minnesota 1979 replace Howie Wayne Howies appointment AVP ended December 31 anyone has time desire ability work position would appreciate hearing District VII EAST meeting con junction Lansing Cards EXPO III will held March 24 1979 Hilton Inn Lansing will twice display area longer public viewing time will trophies first three places plus special Judges Trophy Best Show judging AMA rules except Old Timer will SAM rules Hope get see last report said appoint ed Bill Ransom AMA Safety Commit tee error should have said recommended Bill selection committee up Homer Smith VP Dis trict XI Sorry about LEON RYKTARSYK has appointed Navy Carrier Advisory Committee BOB BALDUS has appointed Combat Advisory Committee appoint ments made RON McNALLY CLCB Chairman comments events should sent people approp riate Control Line Contest Board member Jim Sinton asked remind everyone deadline rules cross-proposals March 1 1979 Any comments have should sent Contest Board members final vote rules changes will Sep tember 11979 Dont wait until its final complaindo now people have input go Another area COMMUNICATION March 1979 77 Left right Doug Brueshaber CD Grassfield RC Jack Krekelberg Pros TCRC Jack OLeary Pros. Minneapolis Aero Club Dave Anderson TCRC Left right Son Jack ekeIberg Jack Krekelberg Pros TCRC holding plaque Jack OLeary Pros Minneapolis Aero Club erc rugni Iercn aroun oocy ieso RC Al Schwartz Pros St Paul rse3rian Crousley St Paul RC Dennis Hoffman St Paul RC Standing Doug Brueshaber CD Grassfield RC Jack Krekelberg Pros TCRC received nice letter Lenny Rusch Wheaton MN Lenny secretary WHEATON BLACK SHEEP RC CLUB held Fun Fly last June very good turn out 22 active members club work pretty hard can make next year fun fly am sure would have good time very welcome Arkansas siana Mexico homa s VIII DISTRICT REPORT John Embry District VIII Vice-President 1500 Anita Street Sulphur LA 10663 Associate vice-prexideoxa Ban Axenill 9117 La Barranea NE Albxrquerqxe NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lobanox Sulphxr LA 70663 Gene tIempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 William Harley 111927 Commerce Pleasansox TX 78064 Larry Sarsor 1415 Manor Dr. Bartleaville OK 74003 AMA Headquarters called few days ago advise won District VIII Vice Presidency 1979-1980 Since call have begun have better feel some pects job selection numerous appointive officers district preparation column complex imagined First thanks members Dis trict VIII electing hope up expectations Second request perhaps bit threat promise Please let know what going area land mass known District VIII really huge need puts what want through AMA what think what doing Otherwise lies threat since feel obligated put something month may get tired hearing about parts district can personal ly cover Pictures incidentally can often ex press small space words will try use some yours re produce well Note Black-and-white best mentioned earlier appointment several officers district first column am going introduce persons have agreed serve during 1979 1980 So far five Associate Vice Presidents have selected Quite probably number will grow six sev en within few months Space limited knowledge varies few words about goes Associate Vice Presideuits BUZZ AVERILLAlbuquerque New Mexico Buzz has served capacity several years has graciously agreed con tinue flies types models plus fullscale best known least Free Flight RC Soaring activity GENE HEMPELGarland Texas Gene well known articles Con trol Line Speed Model tiation extremely active modeler worker AMA BILL HURLEYPleasanton Texas Bill RC Pattern flier covers Texas contest activity also works hard area promoting modeling general LARRY SA RTORBartlesvilleOklahoma Larry lives far north can hardly claim him District VIII Also RCer Larry active competition throughoutTexas Okla homa Arkansas also active Pattern Judges Association N ED BARN ESSulphur Louisiana Ned has served very well during past several years Having him town gives strong right hand help Vice Presi dents duties Ned didnt want waste AVP position him However until AVP coverage have listed above evalu ated going serve capacity need additional AVP arises other area district may step down best thing about arrangement will affect way helps Contest Board Members FREE FLIGHTMark Valerius Houston Texas has consented continue func tion dont know Mark personally look forward changing situation CONTROL LINEBill Lee Missouri City Texas has agreed take job Bill long talk other night An outstand ing modeler full ideas thoughts AMA activities think Bill will very active Contest Board member SCA LEBuddy Irwin Desoto Texas will fill slot Buddy another appointee personally know However comes highly recommended through several sources understand Buddy test pilot Vought Aircraft RADIO CONTROLBill Thomas Bartles yule Oklahoma well known RC competitor years Bill first met 14 years ago designer several aircraft latest know being Superfection Bill has asked take job before am es pecially proud has now accepted Contest Coordinators CONTROL LINE FREE FLIGHT IGEN ERALJohn Deaton Fort Worth Texas John has serving capacity comes highly recommended grateful agreed contine John told phone between new baby building new home modeling has fallen behind However homes become settled babies learn sleep night hang John RADIO CONTROLBob Talley Neder land Texas friend years Bob well known Gulf Coast region unusual airplanes better believe strange look up see stop sign fly over forgot look Bob four-way stop being first column have no idea long going work out maga zine print better quit fold up tenna turn off switches put bat teries charge Cxlxradx as aska h Oakxta e Soath takxta Ix DISTRICT REPORT Vince Mankowalsi District IX Vice-President 105 Walde Circle Bellenue NE 68005 Aaaociats Vice-Praldenxa charles Brannon 2220 Mariposa Blxd Casper WY 82601 Paul Katal 910 North 12th Fargo ND 58102 Jim OReLily 4760 N Bastix Wichita KS 67220 Jim Rickents 516S Cloudas Sioux Falls SD 57103 Summer flying over AMA elections have held club elections auctions now also concluded might think period inactivity Wrong last years experience expect day mail tonnage will increase greatly right about time reading re port Winter being time building modelers have time drop line about some idea project interested must glue drying sand ing mind wanders small de tails finally materialize put down writing ers seem have difficulty finding time write warm sunny day winds favorable holidays divide time between tending business clubs building/writing time Since report ing written during holidays let us take moment look something happened last fall Denver 78 Model Aviation come uI tne memoers UT 1fl6 vvneaton IacK Sheep Some aircraft Fun Fly sponsored Wheaton Black Sheep Left right Brad Beal Nosen Champ Fran Beal Nosen J-3 Don Whaley Nosen Gere Sport John Worth right representing Jefco Aeromodelers Club presenting check $8000 George 0MalIey Director Di vision Parks Recreation Chatfield Aerodrome dedicated memory 0 J McDonald October 28 1978 new flying site 4000 square feet includes two runways pit spectator areas represents four years work Jefco Aeromodelers Colorado Di vision Parks Outdoor Recreation worked side side make dream come true whole story course cannot told separate article would great set other areas wanting build good site can however whet appetite few photos what possible people dream work make dream come true very fortunate dedication field Denver district meeting occurred same weekend district officers pictured below able attend meeting also attended dedi cation Jefco Aeromodelers certainly have congratulations admiration accomplishments REMEMBER THE EDITOR next time see club newslet ter editor club safety officer take time thank hard-working members club deserve recognized safety officer sometimes has wear black hat believes what doing club believes too dedicating himself sometimes being part un popular decision courage initiative keeps flying sites Remember acquiring site half job having flying site keeping just important Thank Paul Samaras Jefco Aeromodelers club safety officers reminding us other halfsafe flying no accident Perhaps Maurice Richard editor Sioux Falls RCers South Dakota newsletter Glitch put trials tribulations ing club newsletter editor best Being editor like wearing dark suit wetting pants its warm feeling nobody notices newsletter editor keeps club together builds interest informs members rallies help clear fields attends meetings holds elections auctions contests much much best way thank Alaska o ana S Oregon ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District Xl Vice-President 1411 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Associate Vice-Presidents Al Culver 1607 S von Elm Pocatello 083201 Simon Dreese Rt 1 Box 48 Boadviem MT 59015 Clarence C Haught Rn 5 Box 16 Coene dAlene ID 83814 Ed McCollough 53 SE 61 Portland OR 97215 Orlando Dlv Redo 26608 Dover Court Kent WA 98031 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main Street Redmond WA 98052 time year us spend lot time building rather flying also time year gather Symposiums District Meetings sneaky way reminding you should al ready planning attend dis trict year several held first district meeting will February 3 1979 should have already seen flyer this reminder meet ing will 500 pm Boeing Recrea tion Center 400 pm same day will contest scheduling session RC activi ties like contests fun flys etc Control Line Free Flight contests will handled Don Dodd usual manner Just send Don desired dates before March 15 lot other things going same weekend well havent heard about time read both heap trouble new year upon us offers op portunity start new slate did last year 1978 has good year District Xl significant things have accomplished clubs number real problems have over come progress being made others Activity collective favorite sport has good seems increase areas time sit back reflect what have accomplished individ newsletter editor give him something print Call him about newest creation building hints ideas flying field thank him deserves Arizona fereta ii da t x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-Presideot 2501 Armoor tane Redoods Beocir CA 90278 Aaaociata VicaProidnta Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lana Walnut Creek CA 94698 Alan Chisolm 1100 West Show Promo CA 93111 John Pand 4269 Syoka Clrda San Jose CA 95136 Sob Reynolds Rt 8 Ban 51 Tucson AZ 05710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowdan Ave Long Bead, CA 90808 No District X report month ually happy results have congratulations have support bigger better year 1979 Lets Flying cold winter can very re warding done properly Richard Robb editor Rain-Bird Flyer Ketchikan Alaska wrote recent issue lot tips right group very success ful snow ice flying few tips might worthwhile should know about living north ern Climates Battery power critical check carefully Wipe down antenna alcoholre moves grime provides better contact Check hinges pushrodscold makes binding worse Use wooden propsplastic gets brittle cold Put piece styrofoam down insulate everything ground Reduce flights least 20%battery power lost during cold Wear proper clothinghands hardest protect Take sunglassesthe glare can damage vision last Executive Council meeting spent quite bit time discussing need Safety Committee within Academy effort get off ground rash moment VP agreed organize committee write charter approval President Executive Council help very much needed club has established safety program please let know send documentation might have appeal directed entire country special interest groups have safety program beneficial entire hobby-sport will take cooper ation everyone Keep tuned infor mation committee develops Thought day Yesterday memory tomorrow vision today really bitch Happy holiday season March 1979 79 Model Aeroaromo asaicatod uJMcuonaIa View aircraft pit area asphalt tarmac showing spectators club aircraft Rocky Mountains background L R Jerry Deneau John Worth Chuck Brannon Vince Mankowski Deon Copeland Mike Taliman Travis McGinnis Bill Bieda Jerry Murphy Speaker George Hunter Jefco Aeromodel ers Club U Io CHRIS SCOTT AGAIN WINS AMA CL POSTAL LITTLE WHITE MOUSE STILL FLYING SETS 2027 RECORD IN JACK LUEKEN FALL FLYING FAIR Runners-up Michael J Morrissey Shel don C Ybanez Steve Leventhal Mike Hart Eric Peterson entries up 50 percent over last year times much much better year almost half times under 3 min utes last year two achieved Winner Chris Scott tells us famous 1976 racer Little White Mouse shows ravages time magic 2-minute flight still eludes him2027 best ever Hes tried different props plugs fuel en gine same stock Cox Black Widow used last year Cox hi-compression head jacked up extra gasket run Cox Custom Blend fuel turning Tornado 5-4 prop new equipment Chris used new pair cleated football shoes feet have grown bigger contest held during August through October allowed kind CL AA model 35 lines Rules required contestants start engine fly 48 laps during mandatory pit stop refueling required 008 lines Chris said could rely 67-68 mph racer left about 12 seconds pit stop 2-minute flight obtained Chris very nearly made goal Congratulations Chris 1 Chris L Scott 2 Michael Morrissey 3 Sheldon Ybanez 4 Steven Leventhal 5 Mike Hart 6 Eric Peterson 7 Darrin Albert 8 David Purdy 9 David Martucci 10 Derrick Patstone 11 Dan Lavoie 12 James Cote 13 Brian Sellers 14 Charlie Vosberg 15 Paul Newman 16 Peter Fong 17 Dave Dixon 18 Dan Abel 19 James Quinn 20 Jim Abel 21 Mike Baltes 22 Julie Abel 23 Sean Boston 24 Peter Quinn 25 Manuel Barajas 26 Scott Smecko Robbie McGarvey 27 John Kiar 28 Griff Stone 29 Jimmy Baidridge 30 Jeff Zachry Dayton OH Saratoga Springs NY Roanoke VA Anaheim CA Escondido CA Halifax MA Escondido CA Escondido CA Manville NJ Escondido CA Escondido CA Halifax MA Somerville NJ Escondido CA Topeka KS Spokane WA Albuquerque NM Florissant MO Algonquin IL Florissant MO San Pedro CA Florissant MO Escondido CA Algonquin IL Cudahy CA teamSpokane WA Somerville NJ Purchase NY Topeka KS Escondido CA Michael Morrissey wasnt far behind 2173 time indicates pit stop must have pretty fast model pictured looks bulkier Chris Michaels original cut-down lightened Ring Master powered stock Cox Black Widow using Fox Missle Mist fuel Sullivan 01 2 Rediformed lines turning 6x3 Topflite nylon prop boiled Besides flying planes Michael also Saratoga Junior Highs top athletes Sheldon Ybanezs Mighty Might modified Little White Mouse described previous issue Junior Flightl Steve Leventhal improved both contest placing time over last years effort Little White Mouse original Mighty Might Sterling Shoestring original original Sterling Shoestring Phase Mouse original Tomato Crate original original original Goodyear Owl Racer Phase original original De Knight Special Sterling Eindecker CG Lil Wizard Phase Baby Paymaster Firebird Cox Racer Scientific Zig Zag Cox plastic Cessna 1 80 Sig Sky Ray Phase 2027 21 73 2191 2240 2374 2380 2422 2445 2458 2462 2502 2520 2567 25 97 3075 3100 3145 3275 3296 3350 33 88 3420 4006 4027 4242 4330 4433 55 60 34 laps attem Pt f 0 Steve headed 11 California entries sent Ben Sasnett Flying done different areas over three months Conway Junior Model Airplane Club ran trials Saturday offered free AA CL kit fliers choice breaking 3-minute mark Regular trials throughout week con ducted Hidden Valley Middle School another group CL flying Juniors has sprung up Escondido Ben put up Tee Dee 049 top time Southern Cal ifornia CL Association thanks going Ed Daneff taking leadership also sweetened pot once again scheduling event near Los Angeles year trophies awarded top three incen tives spurred California youngsters val iant efforts couple examples Charlie Vosberg made numerous attempts de stroying two motors crashes gradu ally inched way barely past 3-minute mark Mike Hart tried repeatedly put together several weeks watch plane break up 47th lap record flight Steve Leventhal traveled 90 miles Anaheim fly Conway School used virtual stock Sterling Shoestring powered not-so-stock Cox Black Widow Using Kelly 5x4 glass propeller 70% nitro 10% propylene oxide brew Steves speeds nudged 70 mph pit stop took about 25 seconds time Steve believes can improve con test according Ben has positive results kids really stoked event already planning strategies next year Eric Peterson James Cote Halifax MA both flew /2 models own design Erics dad judging timing Both look forward next years contest Three Middlesex NJ Modelers Model Plane Club Juniors flew three sep arate occasions plus tuneup training session According Gene Sellers trio David Martucci Brian Sellers John KIar Juniors really improved skills good time Little White Mouse has great influence designs used Cox Black Widow engine popular James Lee writes Topeka KS Paul New mans original combination Netzeband Cats Paw Black Widow Jimmy Baldridges model lost ground grabbed FLY INDOORS IN AMA POSTAL January/February/March dates available hall gymnasium flying sites youngster everywhere 18 younger entrants Hand-Launched Glider Hand-Launched Stick events enter lf missed full de tails last issue write Ed Whitten copy Well look whats om page page just isnt enough See next month 80 Model Aviation FLIGHT ED WHITTEN Box 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Edition: Model Aviation - 1979/03
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MINUTES OF NOV 4 EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING AMAs Council equivalent Board Directors met fifth time 1978 Ramada Inn Omaha Nebraska fol lowing attendance President Johnny Clemens Dallas TX Secretary/Treasurer Earl Witt Chambersburg PA Executive Director John Worth Fairfax VA Vice President Dis trict Clifton Piper Atkinson NHVP-ll John Byrne Bayside NY VP-Ill Don Lowe Day ton OH VP-IV John Spalding Lanham MD VP-V Jim McNeill Birmingham AL VP-VI Glenn Lee Batavia IL VP-VII Ken Morris Muscatine IA VP-VIII Murry Frank Wichita Falls TX VP-IX Vince Mankowski Bellevue NE VP-X Jim Scarborough Redondo Beach CA VP-XI Homer Smith Seattle WANation al Aeronautic Association Executive Director Vic Powell Arlington VA Also attendance several guests District IX Vice President Associate Vice President Jim Ricketts Sioux Falls SD Frank Trouba Omaha NE Dr Glenn Lau Lincoln NE Robert Willey Lincoln NE Representing EWH Specialties Inc en gine retailers Robert Hutton Arling ton TX Present AMA Headquarters executive staff Micheline Madison FAI/Contest Boards Administrator regular meeting Academy Model Aeronautics brought order President Clemens 910 am After noting full body vice presidents pre sent guests introduced advised could speak through vice presidents ITEM FINANCIAL REPORTS AMA General J Worth ED4 initiated Council review Academys budget September 30 noting results verified previous predictions major deficit situa tion 1978 further noting AMAs sur plus near depletion down $16000 almost $1 15000 January Discussion followed touching pects Academys financial structure 1 Insurance Worth advised AMA insurance prospectus available ask has created purpose providing documentation insurance dustry upon possible alternate offers may based Spalding IV advocated creation special reserve AMA regains surplus purpose having money available establish self-insurance Academy future stating need becoming creasingly vital Worth response question McNeill V advised preliminary research idea AMA creating its own surance company absorbing larger part current risks involves large investment complex problems about tends produce report Council review 2 Membership renewal Worth advised 5000 membership renewals re ceived within two weeks mid-October mailing very positive response though too early provide trend need better inform members benefits beyond insurance discussed D Lowe III stated great lack understanding total role large national organization like AMA has offer Lowe feels should constantly explained Model viatlon Vic Powell ED NAA advised divisions have same identity problem suggested publicity ads newspapers magazine media educate attract interest members general public 3 Credit Cards Worth advised 13% renewals far credit card further noted because large vol ume credit card transactions credit card company has given 2% service charge Council consensus indicated new mem berships should also able use credit cards Other possible extensions credit card policy requested included agenda item next Council meeting 4 Senior Citizens/Handicapped Dues Council consensus time such groups should singled out special treatment although future possi bility reviewing special cases exceptions might considered MOVED J Spalding IV seconded M Frank VIII terminate discussion no dues changes 1979 15 forpassed unanimously B Interest Bearing Account Policy Worth explained present policy deposit Continued page 71 March1979 69 AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents AMA ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS] 81 5 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 Worlds Largest Sport Aviation Organization AMAs longest serving President Johnny Clemens right received Acab ritorlous Service Award Tournament Champions banquet Las Vegas last Johnny elected four consecutive terms 1971 through 1978 Presenting award John Worth AMA Executive Director THE FORMAL dedication ceremonies took place October 281978 dream gan long before started nobody knew would take four years times looked like project wasnt going anywhere now looking back its obvious long struggle discouragements enroute well worth end result J efco Aeromod elers clubs Denver area have best flying sites coun try pictures show what site like now already plans improve further have similar achievements else Some fact happened years ago have since disappeared Thats likely happen Chatfield Aerodrome Jefco site due couple unique features effect 25-year contract between club state itself assures lengthy minimum lifespan other project has jointly funded Jefco club government agencies involved jefco club put up $8000 matched government money Because club has built-in protection investment property its future addition club invested another $2000 further improvements site So Jefco Aeromodelers have $10000 vested project date might seem club members relatively wealthy about same other club similar size have about 100 members club investment averages out about $100 per member turn averages out about $25 per year per member four year effort investment terms work rather direct cash contribution club raised money way could think raffles bake sales soliciting donations model shows etc Along way some anonymous people admired ef fort contributed some hundreds dollars dedication ceremony someone turned check another $100 What Jefco club going spirit produced enthusiasm persistence cooperation planning determination pa tience few people bore lions share negotiation endless meetings gov ernment agencies real secret jefco success boils down continuity leadership originator project bow out due lack additional time others Continued page 73 FOUR YEAR EFFORT PRODUCES SUPER FLYING SITE 70 Model Aviation George Hunter former peign obtain flying site Denver area master ceremonies airfield dedica tion October 28 1978 Representing AMA event District VP Vince Mankowski Executive Director John Worth Profesuuneu signs ennence ihe prestige Jefco stying sue ena reinforce periie ammospnera i ne signs eisa neip assure sase ana oraar ly operation necessity government support busy flight line provided excellent model air show public during airfield ded ication ceremonies demonstrated different tvbes models flown club members Council Minutes Cont pg 69 much money possible long term inter est bearing accounts asked approval use short term interest accounts greater re turn temporary cash surplus MOVED H Smith XI seconded V Mankowski IX Executive Direc tor have policy authority concerning interest bearing accounts provided Council kept formed changes policy also no stock bond accounts included 15 passed unanimously ITEM II MODEL SIZE VS SAFETY A Big Models aspects safety con cerning large models wasdiscussed Lowe Ill spoke against legislation thinking prema ture stating big necessarily bad citing speed much hazardous condition Witt SIT supported points emphasizing immediate concern should regulation rather attitude FAA suggested AMA position show established policy large models attention received FAA Lowe further spoke advisa bility establishing Safety Committee study recommend policy concerning areas safety large models having pri ority Spalding IV recommended contacting pertinent special interest organizations view having produce safety policy guidelines would enable Council have specialized input aid future policy decisions concerning safety following three-part motion fered voted separate actions MOVED J Spalding IV seconded K Morris VII pylon NMPRA organization re quested provide AMA HQ March 31 1979 safety program must clude positive speed decreasing criteria 1979 contest season 7 6 against ED NAA S/T II VI VIII 2 abstained Pres b quarter scale organization QSAA re requested provide AMA HQ posi tive internal safety program March 31 1979 special look size weight speed limitations 14 1 abstained ED c Council established Safety Com mittee expand AMA safety program Committee make regular reports through Model Aviation magazine 15 passed unanimously connection motion 5 H Smith XI volunteered establish serve temporary chairman Safety Committee until operating guidelines have cre ated Committee votes chairman choice Smith asked Council members provide him names possible committee members soon possible after Nov 4 Council Meeting order have Committee operating Spring Coun cil Meeting MOVED M Frank VIII seconded K Morris VII Homer Smith XI authorized establish AMA Safety Com mittee acting temporary chairman opportunity withdraw upon appoint ment permanent chairman Safety Committee 15 forpassed unanimously Discussion continued centering around increasing size models con tain size within reason insurance safe ty purposes Worth spoke current problem member interested attempting stall radio control equipment 1-3 Cub full-size aircraft advised situation difficult deal because Academy does have definition model aircraft As interim measure Worth suggested adop ting FAI definition appears FAI Sporting Code making effective im mediately including AMA Safety Code MOVED J Worth ED seconded G Lee VI add following definition AMAs Safety Code safety code applies model aircraft defined heavier air craft engine able carry human being 15 forpassed unanimously Various means making membership aware safety discussed M Frank VIII suggesting creation safety film clip accompany AMA films latter ordered AMAs Film Library ITEM III REDISTRICTING noted several proposals received VPs Headquarters ask ing reevaluation present district boundaries issue raised primarily districts Ill VI VII Ken Morris VII investigated situation reported problem essentially contest coordination Morris further remarked opinion matter should referred Long Range Planning present no action should taken towards changing boundaries MOVED M Frank VIII seconded K Morris VII table discussion redis tricting Long Range Planning meeting scheduled next day 15 forpassed unanimously Spalding IV suggested Headquarters send appreciation letters members presented excellent proposals redis tricting stating letter issue will given further study vice presidents concerned ITEM IV MAIL BALLOT/SAFETY CODE A Procedures Confusion noted con cerning mail ballot distributed Coun cil vice president via Headquarters Worth noted outcome ballot may question since some vice presidents viewed ballot straw vote rather official possible ramifications yond original premise ballot Worth therefore requested Council provide guidelines conducting official mail ballotsfrom vice presidents well Headquarterswhere long range basic policy involved MOVED C Piper seconded J Scarborough X mail ballot may originated Council member subect approval President after may distributed vote Headquarters clear ly prominently designate Official Ballot 15 forpassed unanimously B Reconsideration Because original ballot asked phrase inserted AMAs Safety Code sticker concerning use drugs intoxicants some doubt part some Council members concerning nature ballot sub ject reconsidered basis legal problems After considerable discussion apparent consensus current Safety Code has adequate wording subject original proposal withdrawn C Implementation though Safe ty Code wording will changed discus sion subject brought out its value thoughts means can further distributed Worth noted Code ad hesive sticker form included member ship renewal mailings alternate year ro tation basisi 980 being next time will given out Worth suggested interim paper version printed available distribute trade shows other model er gatherings M Frank VIII suggested pub lishing cut-out version Model Aviation preferably color Council consensus proceed printed paper version Safety Code making available vice presidents ready ITEM V 1979 NATS A Review Site Possibilities E Witt S/T reported had meeting airport FAA authorities Lincoln NE supportive request stage Nats Lincoln 1979 Witt assured Council facilities excellent next step negotiations obtain written formal agreement Other sites such Columbus/Springfield Ohio Lake Charles LA also consid ered Nats Committee 1979 B Nats Executive Committee Recommen dations Witt Chairman Nats Execu tive Committee submitted following re port September 30 1978 meeting discussed great lengths oper ating details Nationals including costs Two items came Out meeting re quired Council concurrence 1 Although intent make Nationals self-sustaining financially seems little probability its current format recommend Council budget Nationals no other reason psychology being position reporting loss member ship would talking cost saving relation Nationals has different public connotation 2 Plan Nationals far advance possiblethat primarily respect location felt should work toward new Nats format Study possibility sep arate Nats such RC/CL Nats FF another interim set up objective schedule information possibilities recommend working toward holding Nationals Lincoln Nebraska 1979 cent ral Ohio 1980 Lake Charles Louisiana 1981 Fourth year plan would new format event site should fall through available would recom mend site schedule moved up year MOVED V Mankowski IX seconded K Morris VII approve 1979 Nats site Lincoln NE 14 1 abstained VI ITEM VI CONTEST SANCTIONS Council reviewed specific proposal submitted Horrace Cain essentially called removing demonstrations Rule Book thereby making unnecessary sanction such event Council con sensus after some discussion sanc tioning structure should remain MOVED M Frank VIII seconded V Mankowski IX deny action sanctioning changes proposed Horrace Cain 14 1 against Xl ITEM VII FREE MEMBERSHIPS A For Contest Directors cost Open membership now $2500 advisabil ity stringent free membership pol icy CDs debated consensus March 1979 71 Council time due dues increase change policy would detrimental Contest Director morale MOVED McNeiIl Vj seconded H Smith Xl award free memberships Contest Directors accordance current policy contest actually heldfree membership applicable noshows weather cancellations contest report has filed 15 forpassed unan imously B Judges noted proposal Howard Crispin submitted Council brief proposal asks free membership RC Aerobatic Judges MOVED ding IV seconded V Mankowski IX accept Howard Crispin s proposal provide free memberships RC Aerobatic Judges 13 against 2 abstained ED IV though proposal voted down majority Council noted valid points prob lem defining judge other types of ficials made unfeasible accept propo sal until whole picture thoroughly considered ITEM V III WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS A 1979 Worth briefed Council fact Yugoslavia withdrawn its offer host 1979 Free Flight world champion ships due political factors involving South Africa Worth noted National Free Flight Society submitted proposal US host event Taft CA no other country available Council reviewed detailed offer NFFS lists costs site location manpower logistics other factors includ ing AMAs obligations offer accepted FAI consensus agreement situation similar 1978 involved Indoor world championships US should offer help MOVED H Smith Xl seconded Scarborough X AMA prepared offer host 1979 Free Flight World Championships no other offer made Also financial limits AMAs obligation imposedto remain within AMAs FAI budget 13 1 against VI 1 abstained SIT B 1980 request noted National Association Rocketry AMA make US hosting offer FAI 1980 Spacemodels World Championships followup similar offer made 1978 event has hot accepted FAI Therefore Council noting conditions essen tially same indicated no objection MOVED M Frank VIII seconded J Spalding IV approve US offer FAI no expense AMA NAR host 1980 Spacemodels World Champion ships 15 forpassed unanimously C Combat AMA President sole US voting delegate FAI asked Council guidance concerning proposal submitted Gary Frost Pres MACA USA will have vote December FAI/CIAM meeting proposal provides three pit men part Control Line Combat teamsthe rea soning behind proposal allow funding pit men same team members Council consensus due cost factors proposal should supported 0 Soaring Ray Marvin Chairman FAI Soaring Team Selection Committee petitioned Council funding permit adding fourth member part team Council discussed request noting adequate funds exist Soaring Team Fund accommodate extra cost program participants agree MOVED H Smith Xl seconded V Mankowski IX deny request AMA funds support fourth team member Soaring 15 forpassed unanimously ITEM IX ADVERTISING A Discount Ads Worth advised let ter intent received discount house concerning ad Model Aviation noted no legal grounds accepting AMA liable suit unless such ads accepted MOVED M Frank VIIIseconded V Mankowski IX pursue restrictive policy concerning discount ads due legal circumstances beyond control 15 passed unanimously discussion agreed AMA would continue its present ad limit 20% increasing editorial pages necessary maintain percentage also agreed possibility offering lower prices dealers would explored encourage con tinued dealer magazine sales B Type Ads question raised concerning whether ads unrelated modeling activity would acceptable MOVED H Smith Xl seconded C Piper continue policy accept ing unrelated advertising 15 forpassed unan imously ITEM X AWARDS A Fellowships Two such awards ap proved announced upon presentation B Distinguished Service Award Three approved unanimously C Superior Service Award Three ap proved unanimously 0 Award Excellence Ken Morris VII asked Council approve three Excellence Awards conferred clubs district outstanding service Council gave ap proval dissent E Perpetual Trophies Worth asked Council guidance concerning future pol icy perpetual trophies citing numer ous difficulties now exist hand ling consensus Council HQ should procure case display per petual trophies permanently winners re ceiving certificate rather actual tro phy specific AMA policy perpetual tro phies may considered later time F Scholarship Worth reported Council Bob Stalick chairman Scholarship Committee has recommended three winners 1978 scholarships total amount divided $2000 MOVED M Frank VIII seconded G Lee VI accept Scholarship Com mittee recommendation three winners 1978 first prize $1000maximum total divided $2000 15 forpassed unanimous ly ITEM XI MUSEUM As follow-through subject AMA Museum discussed August Coun cil meeting Worth offered record against such time AMA becomes posi tion take action basic information what would entail establish museum moderate cost basis Following discussion Worths presenta tion Council approved first step tak ing inventory what AMA now holds museum quality articles development documentation administrative proced ures also creation forms cataloging ac quisition articles MOVED E Witt SIT seconded M Frank VIII Frank Ehling designated catalog HQ museum material also visit Dick Sherman determine AMA ownership materials held him 15 passed unanimously ITEM XII AMA PROPERTY Worth reported specific offer Springfield Ohio land buildings materialized supposed offer received substance Don Lowe Ill advised would make attempt reopen negotiations Springfield City Manager Worth further advised same sit uation previous offer Lake Charles LAthat too materialized writing expected Council consensus leave doors open further negotiations possible MOVED E Witt SIT seconded M Frank VIII table discussion property acquisition next days Long Range Planning session 15 forpassed unanimously ITEM XIII FILM PROJECTS Cliff Piper role Council ap pointee monitor AMAs film making pro jects reported recent visit Jay Ger bers operation Piper advised viewed 40000 feet film some process being matched up sound tracks Scale film expec tation completion early 1979 Piper expressed great satisfaction quality work being produced recom mended Council give thought what subject Mr Gerber could develop after Scale film completed ITEM XIV FAI PROTESTS Clemens Pres reviewed Council sequence events lead rul ing favor contestant protests concerning Soaring team selection semi-finals last summer subsequent actions National Soaring Society president Witt remarked NSS considers themselves AMA Soaring matters thus does easily concede AMA jurisdic tion over team selection affairs Council consensus NSS wants recognition delegation authority will have demonstrate better relationship understanding AMAs policies laws ITEM XV ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENTS Clemens noted need following strin gent criteria concerning performance associate vice presidents nonworkers should replaced Discussion indicated consensus VPs work closely AVPs en able productive effective work ar rangement NcNeill V suggested perhaps AVPs should newsletter editors encour age good communications ITEM XVI AMA/NAA AGREEMENT Worth reported legal problems developed required additional wording included AMA/NAA National Aeronautic Association agreement clarity AMA agrees issue certificate insur ance policy endorsement attesting 72 Model Aviation fact NAA FAI named co-in sured otherwise protected insurance liability arising AMA sponsored ac tivities MOVED J McNeill V seconded J Byrne II accept proposed new word ing included AMA/NAA agree ment 15 forpassed unanimously ITEM XVII NEXT MEETING MOVED V Mankowski IXseconded K Morris VII hold next Council meeting conjunction Hobby dustry America Trade Show January St Louis Missouri 15 forpassed unanimously ITEM XVIII ADJOURNMENT general consent meeting ad burned 10 10 pm SMOKE DOES NOT FIRE MAKE. Its old adage theres smoke supposed fire thats smoke artificially created Lots such smoke like produced chemical warfare has generated recently publi cation several other magazines informa tion relative AMAs 1978 budget formation written AMA member cludes number conclusions referred facts premise based AMAs own figures Its perfect case using numbers way support opinions something disagreement views Thus because author disagrees AMA officers have budgeted AMAs come would have us believe AMA thinking wrong using charts graphs highlight case However boils down ideas using AMA money vs officers elected serve membership AMA budgets its money ex plained pages last month Theres no right wrong involved determination arrived consensus AMA shall use its funds several magazines published dissenters views noted doing because AMA refused yet did simultaneously publish AMAs rebuttal also fact arguments presented based incorrect incom plete conclusions slanted support dis torted view AMA have published such treatise would have confuse rather clarify other hand what AMA published last monthin three areas Openers editorial AMA News piece dues AMA Presidents Corneris other side story what anyone believes matter individual choiceall suggest point what have published represents what AMAs officersmodelers like mevoted 1978 Meanwhile will voting late Jan uary new budget 1979 comes out looking like 1978 well know basic Council thinking continues changes well know some changes thinking will have some effect case decisions will made have responsibility majority mem bers rather have own fish fry make smoke NO HOMEOWNERS COVERAGE IN PENNSYLVANIA letter lawyer AMAs form er insurance company states Pennsylvania effect remote controlled airplane aircraft under terms homeowners policy hence injuries damages resulting use thereof covered under terms homeowners policy would suggest advise members recent case Hartford Insurance Group v Ohio Casualty Insurance Company tried Court Common Pleas Allegheny County No GD 76-29366 Judge Smith found feel model airplane flown Mr Hutch ings meets definition aircraft found statutes United States Commonwealth well contained acceptable dictionaries aircraft within terms OCGs policy ruling sustained Ohio Casualty Insurance Companys denial coverage under homeowners policy based exclusion denying cover age accidents occurring result bod ily injury personal damage arising out ownership maintenance operation use loading unloading aircraft decision appealed insur ance company lawyer since cost company lot money personal injury involved denied state Su preme Court net result situations AMA insurance primary least such jurisdictions interpre tation law prevailsit expected Pennsylvania decision will spread other states situation reinforces need AMA liability protection because homeowners cov erage can no longer relied upon other hand probably means AMA coverage will end up costing moreeventually right away case AMA liability protection important ever people may protection available 19 HALL OF FAME DEADLINE IS MARCH 31 Applications AMAs 1979 Model Avia tion Hall Fame awards must submitted March 31 else carried over un til following year Five awards normal ly made year Write phone AMA HQ attention Joyce Hager get application form SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT Jefco Flying Site Cont pg 70 took over Club officers came went normal over some years dream effort stayed alive because club mem bers believed project encouraged club leaders stay recog nized such projectinvolving parks recreation officials state federal govern ment agencieswas inherently loaded red tape reams paperwork procedural de lays easy opportunities passing buck naturally goes obtaining use government land funds realism also recognized politics could avoided what made toleration delays procedures possible approached problem stand point taxpayers felt right share government assistance pursued persistently Along way learned government works work proved looking handout putting own money behind requests willingness jointly fund project gained great respect eventual success Jefco story now happy hardly looked having ended Instead happy ending story regard ed happy beginning Just few months ago new Jefco club officers elected have committed themselves picking up others have left off make sure hard won site improved oper ated manner Justify investment focus attention now safety op eration maintenance property club members will continue enjoy hav ing such great place fly Congratulations certainly due Jefco club perhaps importantly contribution may much what have done themselves what have done show others what can done overall AMA viewpoint jefco story can repeated clubs help solve general flying site problem prevails everywhere Jefco example highly recommended clubs similar situation PRESIDENT MEMO Earl F Witt AMA President 26 Warwick Drive Chambersburg PA 17201 Two very important conclusions can drawn past election first since members cast largest number votes Academys history showing increasing concern democratic process inherent structure ganization Second because unusual number votes new Vice-Presidents members appear ready change facts mind will forget put responsibilities members foreMarch 1979 73 actions first report membership think should touch future planning feel Council actions really reactions events day rather sound management future welfare Academy feel Constitution Bylaws AMA need revising updating some parts outdated handling organization size nature Acad emy specific item position Sec retary-Treasurer should abolished full-time accountant two assistants job treasurer minimal Instead feel should have nationally elected first executive Vice-President specific duties relating functions Council Academy event need suc cession office President na tionally elected person would ready take over would true representa tive members rather Councilelected President responsibilities now signed Secretary-Treasurer could corporated first/executive Vice-Pres Also should make sure Con stitution Bylaws being followed instance past two years AMA has operating under agreement between Presidents AMA NAA Na tional Aeronautics Association legality questionable Article XI AMA Bylaws states management affairs AMA shall vested Ex ecutive Council consisting 14 members NAA being represented have 15 member Council Either agreement Bylaws should changed AMA Headquarters being operated highest cost areas United States large enough compete Federal Government major cor porations well-trained competent ex perienced employees vacancies occur AMA must therefore bear cost in-house training employee develop ment addition office space costing us approximately $29000 year space roughly equivalent two suburban homes three four bedrooms Looking future feel Academy should vesting funds facility own facility located lower cost area labor market less competitive past few months have discussed problems opinions numerous members association discussions lead believe managers Academy really know makeup membership instance modeling terests ages income brackets years mem bership etc essential good planning Therefore order give us bet ter working knowledge members pro pose statistical survey taken Academy members updated annually thereafter time such survey would have massive administrative undertak ing present-day computer tech nology should relatively simple pro ced u re Extending thought communicating members just little further would like call attention comments Ken Morris District VII Vice-President made January 1979 issue Model viation Ken feels Council decisions made enough input general membership members should communicate Vice-Presi dents Associate Vice-Presidents position better represented Council actions fully endorse ideas Nationals planning has progressing smoothly much earlier normal has noted other publications planned location Lincoln Nebraska appears excellent site though again must separate Free Flight other modeling activities will some distance model meet headquarters time next issue out Nationals Executive Committee will have held itial planning meeting site should firmly committed Vince Mankowski District IX Vice-President Dr Glen Lau Lin coin have spearheading efforts set ting up Nationals Lincoln Vince has requested persons willing volunteer efforts Nationals 1979 contact him Michael Freeman wrote com puter program Soaring event last years Nationals has advertising mi crocomputer owners hobbyists interested donating computers services civic activities such Nationals search rescue work would appreciate hearing anyone could assist us micro computer early possible would like computerize scoring tabulation Nationals however requires consider able lead time will holding first Council meet ing year about time receive issue will primarily planning budget meeting will have better picture Academys financial posture pro grams year after meeting hope able discuss matters membership interest future reports far enough advance Council meetings express opinions Council representative tonnecticut e S Massachusetts Hampshire Rhode Island 0 Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Associate Vice-Presidents Robert C Brodeur 405 Main Street Nashua NH 0305t Raymond Gibouleau 39 High Streen Old Town ME 04468 Charles H Learoyd PO Ron 428 Went Gronon MA 0t472 Al Nonotnik 4 Benerly Place Norwalk CT 06850 George Parker 7 Paal Or. Lee MA 0t235 A Mike Schindler 5 Bolduc Orine Ledyard CT 06339 William Wilbur 5 Laurel Ann Kinrery Mt 03904 Much sadness first off report death great friend model aviation New England ANDY DEMERS true gentle man way succumbed November 7th 1978 heart attack words IRVIN L SEARL editor well-known newsletter Southern New Hampshire BULLSHEET . Andy intense modeler always contributed share held offices well originating newsletter 1 feel very tunate have Andy friend shared him memorable times Andy will surely missed us lrv said Now plus side visited way up Burlington VT few weeks ago learned club Green Mountain RCers does great job President Larry Reed doesnt ask volunteers just says would like particular job regular club meeting everyone agrees job coming year Other club officers Jim Buchanan Clem Coulllard Stan Lattrell Dave Hall Steve Pendo two PR men attended meeting mostly through efforts Thanks gang having Another great plus phone call re ceived NCRCC club member John Cheyer 1 75 Scott Drive Manchester CT 06040 John tells son started fly ing RC Ugly Stick last July 27th now flying unassisted working roll maneuvers Whats great about Johns son Christopher just turned seven years old August 16th 1978 John terested know younger RC fli ers US has issued challenge someone come up Dad John just started flying last July Chris started end July time issue hits streets will way yet another Executive Council meeting out St Louis MO meeting scheduled January 27th will also Hobby Industry show weekend out will pleasure meet new Council members 74 Model Aviation Free Flight Radio Control flying near airports situation might involve possibility models being vicinity full-scale aircraft operations must avoidedor conducted eliminate dangerous situations Models should flown proximity full-scale aircraft unless flyer has some else him sole purpose watching full-scale aircraft super vising flying prevent accident possibilities LJUCUItIUCI El IlONII uevii FluE Nitty Hawk North Carolina75 years after Wright Brothers wind still blowingl Knowing will unable per sonally thank confi dence support nomination election President Academy Model Aeronautics would like take opportunity express apprecia tion efforts Sincerely EARL F WITT called order new President Earl Witt Earls election leaves Secretary-Treasurers job up grabs next year 1979 good people contention NEED SOLID INPUTS FORA DISTRICT MEETING HOST CLUB FOR THIS YEAR OF 1979 Lots good reports ourShowleams couple new ones being formed up Massachusetts New Hampshiresure looks like solid way build good modeling PR Lots interest Pylon Lots Show Team interest Scale too Please keep well away crowds guys Pennsylvania just ruled against coverage via homeowners insurance can expect other states follow suit New Jersey Ytrk II DISTRICT REPORT John C Griug District II Vice-President 6381 Badger Drive tsckpsrt NY 14094 Aasodt Vice-Preeldeet Pete Bianchini 260S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 David Fit aId 11 Lace Lane Elnors NY t2065 Jack Sannarco 2062 Enteteon Ave. union NJ 07083 James Sleoghter Chief Craft & Hobbies uSAF/EuROPE Boy 4067 APO Nnw Yok 09009 Hank Smith 2 Lotrare Ave. Aoborn NY 13021 new administration start New Year new AMA President Earl Witt new District II Vice President thank 2124 District II members voted have shown interest AMA makes us strong organization Strength what need convince FCC need frequencies convince various govern ment agencies help us flying site problems especially suitable Control Line Free Flight areas bring us Closer togeth face problems rising costs within organization Several changes being made var ious district appointments impor tant competition flier contest coordinator positions Dick Sobrino remains coordinator non-RC events am sure will continue ex emplary job has past Dick Smith new coordinator RC Pylon Sail plane events Larry Lundy has assumed responsibility other RC events Brad Bane has accepted membership Free Flight Contest Board replacing Car roll Allen Brad long-time competitor what feel necessary properly fill very important position Scale RC Control Line Contest Board members remain unchanged men have doing outstanding job am sure will con tinue Hank Smith Auburn NY replacing Walt Throne Associate Vice President Central NY area Walt has declined con tinue due pressing business concerns Walt thank very much past support hope can count needed future Dave Fifield continues AVP Eastern New York area Jack Sammarco continues represent Central New Jersey area Jim Slaughter will continue APO representative need AVP representation Northern Southern New Jersey want sanc tioned club Northern Southern New jersey search rosters find likely candidate open positions Send name address will carry ball need helpl duties powers responsibilities Contest Coordinators Contest Board members Vice Presidents well ad dressed AMA authority As sociate Vice Presidents also well spelled out duties District II AVPs charged duty communicating club area either person preferred telephone letter impossible person also charged active visible area business personal time will permit promptly report activities area items can included VP monthly column Communication IS name game further game communication will break what has seemed to cardinal rule Council Members publish use telephone numbers Ohs sylnanta 0 Wett Vtrgieta III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe District III Vice-President 1101 ERaho Road Dayton DII 45429 Aseociate Vice-Presidents Joe Eiben 5192 Edenhurst Lynhorts OH 44124 Francis Fluharty 504 21st St Vienna wv 26101 Laird Jackson 523 Meadombrook St Danid PA 19087 Odward wisser 1521 Summit St. McKeespors PA 15131 IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT March 10 will hold District III general member ship meeting Cleveland Ohio gather ing being held conjunction nual Cleveland National Model Plane Show show has held years promotes youth involvement through creation competition categories young sters oldsters breed model air craft will displayed its open Last year over 210 awards 75 categories given over 600 entries sponsored Cleveland Aeromodel Society managed Joe Elben Associate District Ill VP held Randall Park Mall north Randall Cleveland Ohio will run three days March 9th 10th 11th membership meeting will held Holiday Inn located mall area will start 300 pm will have new AMA President Earl Witt Execu tive Director John Worth Associate Dis trict VPs including Clevelands Joe Eiben yours truly available discuss AMA af fairs will also show new AMA film Marvelous Miniatures So have burning questions would like direct answers please come youre vitally terested future modeling youre concerned about Nats dues programs competition vs sport flying FCC frequency allocations AMA plans property invest ment results AMA future planning sessions can reached Between 9 AM 430 PM office number 716 631-6314 tween 630 PM 11 PM can reach home 716 434-3955 Sorry no col lect calls have mercy telephone bill would suggest AVPs drop note clubs area giving telephone numbers further strengthen communi cation links Newsletters also strong means communicating encourage clubs exchange newsletters would appreciate receiving copies myself will make ex cellent source data VP column Model v/at/on planning first District II meet ing 1979 held conjunction Syracuse Area Symposium February 3 second district meeting will held WRAMS Show Time short details completed try attend can column being written December day Lockport encourage step outside chuck OHLG like ly curl up fire think about what should building future time grass again turns white green next month COMMUNICATE FAI involvement support flying sites other issue please come nothing secret about AMA business since its ganization Obviously need cant met least should satisfied AMA doing its best resources available diverse needs modeling today So challenge involved day same time enjoy excep tional show hosted Cleveland area modelers will sending further informa tion show AMA meeting directly District III clubs Received nice letter Dick Myorly concerning Mountaineer RC Club Charleston WV writes Dear Mr Lowe Mountaineer R/C Club has enjoyed tremendous growth year As result have lot modelers have much learn about pects sport teach newcomers about competition club Contest Director Stan Clark has put together collection monthly contests purpose making everyone familiar flying judging last event season non-sanctioned stand-off scale contest held October 22 Seven modelers entered order finish first four places Bryce Petersen quarter-scale VagabondTonyScribner 40-size Royal Hem Jr Bill Derenberger one-eighth scale Vagabond Dave Ellis Royal Spitfire unusual entry scratch-built Miles 20 Stan Hines won high static score points Contestants planes am chnwn accompanyl -51 -b March 1979 75 row Bill Derenberger Jim Creasy Stan Hines Dave Ellis Front row Bryce Petersen Pete Oparnica Tony Scribner Bhlawarn rict Columbia land h Carolina IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 609 Pohite Road Mechuuicsville VA 23111 Aunociaoa Vic-Prssdenta Wayno Abarnathy 5221 Marlboro Pike Hillside MD 20027 Bob Champ,, 205 Tpson Rd Nowyort News VA 23606 Howard Crisprr 611 Beechwood 0r Charlortsnille VA 22901 V Bdl Hnln, 2000 Tynol, Road Chalotte NC 28210 Scott Moyer 11 Orclrad Lane Wilmington DO 19809 J05, Preston 7012 EI,ra Court Falls Church VA 22042 Paul Yaculuouc, 6408 Winthrop Dr Payntlenille NC 28301 would like start first magazine Col umn long overdue thanks John Spal ding hard work years dedication District IV members Academy John has worked very hard very long represent membership District help improve AMA Thanks John myself membersof District IV Secondly would like thank District IV members vote confi dence pledge best represent District IV VP duties ofa new VP appoint AVPs Contest Board members con test coordinators Now doesnt sound too hard except Chat have 6th December 16th contact 14 individuals confirm names address es telephone numbers etc sure doesnt give much time get feet ground does Maybe things need look Another duty write VP magazine article have time arti cle will appear March 79 issue should receive issue before February first article has AMA HQ no later December 19th Did say time writing schedule seems confusing summer contest schedule Ill catch time elections now over have new President AMA feel sure Earl Witt will good job offer him congratulations will miss Johnny Clemens job appreciate has done AMA through years will still look ing scene Johnny As will notice next few months am going change format col umn Part column will dedicated whats happening AMA concerns membership rest dedicated whats happening District IV So keep mind column belongs also want see whats going local area keep posted can tell rest District about would also like have copies newsletters clubs District please put mailing lists couple things going District now two show teamsthe DCRC Show Team MARKS Show Team two teams have qualified Triple teams 1979 five Triple teams out 22 two district Congratulations keep up good work Speaking work understand West minster Aero Modelers Maryland have working county flying site quite now Parks Recreation Advi sory Board Carroll County has received proposal working very closely club acquire land get project its way Ill keep posted project knows maybe same thing can done area friend also wants bark hello District IV well both talking next issue Alabama 0 Florida gia issippi 0 Poerto Rico V South Carnlina essee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNaiII District V Vice-Presirlent 617 Sonth 20 Avenoe Birmingham AL 35205 Anecdote Vc-Prenidenta Jerome Hall 4326 Baywood Dr. Hsantsnille AL 35808 Rctard Jackson 108 Thornlen St Oarleeton Hats SC 28405 Arthur Johrsor 932 Basyan Delray Bead, FL 33444 Joseph Mcalza, SR 00866 Boo 1532 Paierdo PR 00648 Ed Moortna, P0 Bun 1643 Ealin AF8 FL 32642 Ton Thackor 23901Z Law,sceeille Hwy Decatur GA 30033 Since reported last Ive Atlanta twice visit two clubs Atlanta Drones Atlanta RC Club Both times caught pretty good about AMA dues increase INFLATION folks dont care what anybody sayseverything has gone up Mr Tom Thacker will new AMA Associate VP 1979 State Georgia newsletter editor Atlanta Drone Society good Tom replaces Mr Pat Koehler served distinction 1978 Thanks Pat Did tell Mr Joseph Micalizzi new AMA Associate VP Puerto Rico Jo seph edits fine newsletter sometimes Spanish sometimes English wants exchange other newsletter editors District V anywhere else US address Joseph Micallizi SR 00866 Box 1532 Faiardo Puerto Rico 00648 District V Scale Contest Board representative Dave Platt showing new BU-133 Bill McCaIlie Broward County flying field near Miami See next month Send some pic tures Im out Illinnit ana 0 Kentucky nori VI DISTRICT REPORT Horracs Cain District VI Vice-President 523 Weidner Road Buffalo Grave IL 60090 Aseociat Vsee-Preeidutns Dane Dans c/u DA Enterprises Bou 338 Haubstadt IN 47838 Roaa Gee, RR 5 Guincy IL 62301 Frank HWhes 709 NE 44th 55 Kansas City MO 84118 Glenn Len 819 Marduke Batavia IL 60510 daring gave op portunity serve District VI Vice Presi dent thanks hope dont disappoint Ill try work towards goals specified Since Im own present out input time Ill mention tended course steering myself see needs corrections dont bash ful Call write please advised work crazy schedules may difficult catch phone call please leave name number Ill get back ardent objective national level persuade Executive Council AMA does need multiple level mem berships levels will allow member choose services desires pay likewise will very hard sell keep cards letters coming anyone reading lives outside District VI drop VP line ideas about drop copy too 76 Model Aviation Miss Anne Whitson flying important baby biplane side Goodyear Blimp hangar Dr John Martin others got hot took outside some air photo 2rathed has mailect fine pictures Mer idian Area Radio Kontrol Society activities Shown Buddy Dveirin Bob Schultz helping set up display Buddys 16 ft Big Bird recent Mississippi Air National Guard Air Show Meridian Thanks Mary No person can master concerning sophisticated events cate gory Contest Board members need help would like really assist send name address etc favorite events need volunteers District Advis ory Council will required some communicating else can have direct part rules fly too much drop CB member note copy like know goes youve seen latest directories know Mike Mueller Pattern pilot extra ordinaire has assumed position District VI RC Contest Board member Bob Under wood moves over Scale Roger Geers Quincy IL Frank Hughes Kansas City MO will continue Associate Vice Presi dents Dave Davis power panel DA En terprises Box 335 Haubstadt IN 47639 latest addition Associate Vice Presidents Glenn Lee has agreed remain As sociate VP help Control Line groups really nice thing Glenns part certainly appreciate date December 16 1978 Im working filling four vacancies interested call club members northeastern Illinois northwestern tip Indiana note Association Greater Chicago Radio Control Clubs just rebated nice amount monies clubs performed cer tain services EXPO Model Trade Show addition selected individuals received enough buy new engine kit tool whatever RC club active member association youre losing fine opportunity own Skylarks RC Club received enough either finance club pic nic contract years mowing flying field bad few hours work dont join CLUB OFFICERS Note Please send club name meeting place time dates mailing address might include details care would like names addresses clubs Contest Directors CLUB MEMBERS Note Remind offi cers send info club chartered might remember believe AMA organization modelers whatever interest bashful input submit ideas proposals complaints etc please have homework completed takes facts figures documented evidence get work done changes made Personal desires emo tional speculation just simply wont cut Still dont afraid speak up hang maybe can accomplish some good things month thought might inter ested clubs history vember 3rd Radio Control Club Chicago celebrated its 25th anniversary banquet attended members wives friends RC3 club commonly called has very interesting history club organized 1953 six members Sid Peterson Jerry Johnson Dick Newport Ed Dennenhold Art Nelson Tom Hughes Sid Peterson resides sunny Florida started home-built radios escampments hand-launched planes still very ac tive RC 1960 member Ed Kazmirski won World Championship air plane called Taurus 1976 RC3 challenged Col Betkeys Combat team aerial duel Fort Wayne IN came home victorsl Through years RC3 has very active Pattern Competition its members could always found mid western contests year young er members Mike Toolan placed first Nats Sr Advanced Pattern Class LONG LIVE RC3 Now about club So now Ill grab Hotstuff head workbench Im still optimistic enough believe summer will come extra long melt darn ice snow Iowa 0 Michigan 0 Minnesota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Kemoeth F Morris District VII Vice-Presideet 1023 Iowa Avenue Meocatine IA 52761 Asacciate VIce-Pneidsta James 0 Clark RR 3 Cadar RapIds IA 52401 Tim PrIce 11287 Sear Sterling Hgts. MI 48078 William Rohrlog 4494 Tanglewood Tr St Joseph Ml 49085 Geoff Styles 2801 5 Beaumont Ave. Kansueville WI 63139 Terry Taylor 8308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 Wayne Yeager 38235 Castle Romulus MI 48174 Minneapolis 17th No vember present Twin City Radio Con trollers Award Excellence trip terrible due weather banquet great first time chance meet AMA members Twin City area Saturday 18th area AMA meeting held Holiday Inn attended area clubsTCRC St Paul RC Grassfield RC Minneapolis Piston Poppers Minneapolis Aero Club AVP Terry Taylor CLCB member Jim Sinton also attendance meeting proved excellent items discussed main ob jective get area clubs together talk about common problems initi ate better COMMUNICATION between clubs hope have some small area meetings 1979 look directory officers will find District VII has new As sociate Vice President Milwaukee have appointed Geoff Styles position serve area am sure clubs Wisconsin have heard Geoff now can contact him 2601 5 Beaumont Ave Kansasville WI 531 39 Im sure Geoff will represent very well am looking another AVP repre sent southern Minnesota 1979 replace Howie Wayne Howies appointment AVP ended December 31 anyone has time desire ability work position would appreciate hearing District VII EAST meeting con junction Lansing Cards EXPO III will held March 24 1979 Hilton Inn Lansing will twice display area longer public viewing time will trophies first three places plus special Judges Trophy Best Show judging AMA rules except Old Timer will SAM rules Hope get see last report said appoint ed Bill Ransom AMA Safety Commit tee error should have said recommended Bill selection committee up Homer Smith VP Dis trict XI Sorry about LEON RYKTARSYK has appointed Navy Carrier Advisory Committee BOB BALDUS has appointed Combat Advisory Committee appoint ments made RON McNALLY CLCB Chairman comments events should sent people approp riate Control Line Contest Board member Jim Sinton asked remind everyone deadline rules cross-proposals March 1 1979 Any comments have should sent Contest Board members final vote rules changes will Sep tember 11979 Dont wait until its final complaindo now people have input go Another area COMMUNICATION March 1979 77 Left right Doug Brueshaber CD Grassfield RC Jack Krekelberg Pros TCRC Jack OLeary Pros. Minneapolis Aero Club Dave Anderson TCRC Left right Son Jack ekeIberg Jack Krekelberg Pros TCRC holding plaque Jack OLeary Pros Minneapolis Aero Club erc rugni Iercn aroun oocy ieso RC Al Schwartz Pros St Paul rse3rian Crousley St Paul RC Dennis Hoffman St Paul RC Standing Doug Brueshaber CD Grassfield RC Jack Krekelberg Pros TCRC received nice letter Lenny Rusch Wheaton MN Lenny secretary WHEATON BLACK SHEEP RC CLUB held Fun Fly last June very good turn out 22 active members club work pretty hard can make next year fun fly am sure would have good time very welcome Arkansas siana Mexico homa s VIII DISTRICT REPORT John Embry District VIII Vice-President 1500 Anita Street Sulphur LA 10663 Associate vice-prexideoxa Ban Axenill 9117 La Barranea NE Albxrquerqxe NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lobanox Sulphxr LA 70663 Gene tIempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 William Harley 111927 Commerce Pleasansox TX 78064 Larry Sarsor 1415 Manor Dr. Bartleaville OK 74003 AMA Headquarters called few days ago advise won District VIII Vice Presidency 1979-1980 Since call have begun have better feel some pects job selection numerous appointive officers district preparation column complex imagined First thanks members Dis trict VIII electing hope up expectations Second request perhaps bit threat promise Please let know what going area land mass known District VIII really huge need puts what want through AMA what think what doing Otherwise lies threat since feel obligated put something month may get tired hearing about parts district can personal ly cover Pictures incidentally can often ex press small space words will try use some yours re produce well Note Black-and-white best mentioned earlier appointment several officers district first column am going introduce persons have agreed serve during 1979 1980 So far five Associate Vice Presidents have selected Quite probably number will grow six sev en within few months Space limited knowledge varies few words about goes Associate Vice Presideuits BUZZ AVERILLAlbuquerque New Mexico Buzz has served capacity several years has graciously agreed con tinue flies types models plus fullscale best known least Free Flight RC Soaring activity GENE HEMPELGarland Texas Gene well known articles Con trol Line Speed Model tiation extremely active modeler worker AMA BILL HURLEYPleasanton Texas Bill RC Pattern flier covers Texas contest activity also works hard area promoting modeling general LARRY SA RTORBartlesvilleOklahoma Larry lives far north can hardly claim him District VIII Also RCer Larry active competition throughoutTexas Okla homa Arkansas also active Pattern Judges Association N ED BARN ESSulphur Louisiana Ned has served very well during past several years Having him town gives strong right hand help Vice Presi dents duties Ned didnt want waste AVP position him However until AVP coverage have listed above evalu ated going serve capacity need additional AVP arises other area district may step down best thing about arrangement will affect way helps Contest Board Members FREE FLIGHTMark Valerius Houston Texas has consented continue func tion dont know Mark personally look forward changing situation CONTROL LINEBill Lee Missouri City Texas has agreed take job Bill long talk other night An outstand ing modeler full ideas thoughts AMA activities think Bill will very active Contest Board member SCA LEBuddy Irwin Desoto Texas will fill slot Buddy another appointee personally know However comes highly recommended through several sources understand Buddy test pilot Vought Aircraft RADIO CONTROLBill Thomas Bartles yule Oklahoma well known RC competitor years Bill first met 14 years ago designer several aircraft latest know being Superfection Bill has asked take job before am es pecially proud has now accepted Contest Coordinators CONTROL LINE FREE FLIGHT IGEN ERALJohn Deaton Fort Worth Texas John has serving capacity comes highly recommended grateful agreed contine John told phone between new baby building new home modeling has fallen behind However homes become settled babies learn sleep night hang John RADIO CONTROLBob Talley Neder land Texas friend years Bob well known Gulf Coast region unusual airplanes better believe strange look up see stop sign fly over forgot look Bob four-way stop being first column have no idea long going work out maga zine print better quit fold up tenna turn off switches put bat teries charge Cxlxradx as aska h Oakxta e Soath takxta Ix DISTRICT REPORT Vince Mankowalsi District IX Vice-President 105 Walde Circle Bellenue NE 68005 Aaaociats Vice-Praldenxa charles Brannon 2220 Mariposa Blxd Casper WY 82601 Paul Katal 910 North 12th Fargo ND 58102 Jim OReLily 4760 N Bastix Wichita KS 67220 Jim Rickents 516S Cloudas Sioux Falls SD 57103 Summer flying over AMA elections have held club elections auctions now also concluded might think period inactivity Wrong last years experience expect day mail tonnage will increase greatly right about time reading re port Winter being time building modelers have time drop line about some idea project interested must glue drying sand ing mind wanders small de tails finally materialize put down writing ers seem have difficulty finding time write warm sunny day winds favorable holidays divide time between tending business clubs building/writing time Since report ing written during holidays let us take moment look something happened last fall Denver 78 Model Aviation come uI tne memoers UT 1fl6 vvneaton IacK Sheep Some aircraft Fun Fly sponsored Wheaton Black Sheep Left right Brad Beal Nosen Champ Fran Beal Nosen J-3 Don Whaley Nosen Gere Sport John Worth right representing Jefco Aeromodelers Club presenting check $8000 George 0MalIey Director Di vision Parks Recreation Chatfield Aerodrome dedicated memory 0 J McDonald October 28 1978 new flying site 4000 square feet includes two runways pit spectator areas represents four years work Jefco Aeromodelers Colorado Di vision Parks Outdoor Recreation worked side side make dream come true whole story course cannot told separate article would great set other areas wanting build good site can however whet appetite few photos what possible people dream work make dream come true very fortunate dedication field Denver district meeting occurred same weekend district officers pictured below able attend meeting also attended dedi cation Jefco Aeromodelers certainly have congratulations admiration accomplishments REMEMBER THE EDITOR next time see club newslet ter editor club safety officer take time thank hard-working members club deserve recognized safety officer sometimes has wear black hat believes what doing club believes too dedicating himself sometimes being part un popular decision courage initiative keeps flying sites Remember acquiring site half job having flying site keeping just important Thank Paul Samaras Jefco Aeromodelers club safety officers reminding us other halfsafe flying no accident Perhaps Maurice Richard editor Sioux Falls RCers South Dakota newsletter Glitch put trials tribulations ing club newsletter editor best Being editor like wearing dark suit wetting pants its warm feeling nobody notices newsletter editor keeps club together builds interest informs members rallies help clear fields attends meetings holds elections auctions contests much much best way thank Alaska o ana S Oregon ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District Xl Vice-President 1411 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Associate Vice-Presidents Al Culver 1607 S von Elm Pocatello 083201 Simon Dreese Rt 1 Box 48 Boadviem MT 59015 Clarence C Haught Rn 5 Box 16 Coene dAlene ID 83814 Ed McCollough 53 SE 61 Portland OR 97215 Orlando Dlv Redo 26608 Dover Court Kent WA 98031 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main Street Redmond WA 98052 time year us spend lot time building rather flying also time year gather Symposiums District Meetings sneaky way reminding you should al ready planning attend dis trict year several held first district meeting will February 3 1979 should have already seen flyer this reminder meet ing will 500 pm Boeing Recrea tion Center 400 pm same day will contest scheduling session RC activi ties like contests fun flys etc Control Line Free Flight contests will handled Don Dodd usual manner Just send Don desired dates before March 15 lot other things going same weekend well havent heard about time read both heap trouble new year upon us offers op portunity start new slate did last year 1978 has good year District Xl significant things have accomplished clubs number real problems have over come progress being made others Activity collective favorite sport has good seems increase areas time sit back reflect what have accomplished individ newsletter editor give him something print Call him about newest creation building hints ideas flying field thank him deserves Arizona fereta ii da t x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-Presideot 2501 Armoor tane Redoods Beocir CA 90278 Aaaociata VicaProidnta Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lana Walnut Creek CA 94698 Alan Chisolm 1100 West Show Promo CA 93111 John Pand 4269 Syoka Clrda San Jose CA 95136 Sob Reynolds Rt 8 Ban 51 Tucson AZ 05710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowdan Ave Long Bead, CA 90808 No District X report month ually happy results have congratulations have support bigger better year 1979 Lets Flying cold winter can very re warding done properly Richard Robb editor Rain-Bird Flyer Ketchikan Alaska wrote recent issue lot tips right group very success ful snow ice flying few tips might worthwhile should know about living north ern Climates Battery power critical check carefully Wipe down antenna alcoholre moves grime provides better contact Check hinges pushrodscold makes binding worse Use wooden propsplastic gets brittle cold Put piece styrofoam down insulate everything ground Reduce flights least 20%battery power lost during cold Wear proper clothinghands hardest protect Take sunglassesthe glare can damage vision last Executive Council meeting spent quite bit time discussing need Safety Committee within Academy effort get off ground rash moment VP agreed organize committee write charter approval President Executive Council help very much needed club has established safety program please let know send documentation might have appeal directed entire country special interest groups have safety program beneficial entire hobby-sport will take cooper ation everyone Keep tuned infor mation committee develops Thought day Yesterday memory tomorrow vision today really bitch Happy holiday season March 1979 79 Model Aeroaromo asaicatod uJMcuonaIa View aircraft pit area asphalt tarmac showing spectators club aircraft Rocky Mountains background L R Jerry Deneau John Worth Chuck Brannon Vince Mankowski Deon Copeland Mike Taliman Travis McGinnis Bill Bieda Jerry Murphy Speaker George Hunter Jefco Aeromodel ers Club U Io CHRIS SCOTT AGAIN WINS AMA CL POSTAL LITTLE WHITE MOUSE STILL FLYING SETS 2027 RECORD IN JACK LUEKEN FALL FLYING FAIR Runners-up Michael J Morrissey Shel don C Ybanez Steve Leventhal Mike Hart Eric Peterson entries up 50 percent over last year times much much better year almost half times under 3 min utes last year two achieved Winner Chris Scott tells us famous 1976 racer Little White Mouse shows ravages time magic 2-minute flight still eludes him2027 best ever Hes tried different props plugs fuel en gine same stock Cox Black Widow used last year Cox hi-compression head jacked up extra gasket run Cox Custom Blend fuel turning Tornado 5-4 prop new equipment Chris used new pair cleated football shoes feet have grown bigger contest held during August through October allowed kind CL AA model 35 lines Rules required contestants start engine fly 48 laps during mandatory pit stop refueling required 008 lines Chris said could rely 67-68 mph racer left about 12 seconds pit stop 2-minute flight obtained Chris very nearly made goal Congratulations Chris 1 Chris L Scott 2 Michael Morrissey 3 Sheldon Ybanez 4 Steven Leventhal 5 Mike Hart 6 Eric Peterson 7 Darrin Albert 8 David Purdy 9 David Martucci 10 Derrick Patstone 11 Dan Lavoie 12 James Cote 13 Brian Sellers 14 Charlie Vosberg 15 Paul Newman 16 Peter Fong 17 Dave Dixon 18 Dan Abel 19 James Quinn 20 Jim Abel 21 Mike Baltes 22 Julie Abel 23 Sean Boston 24 Peter Quinn 25 Manuel Barajas 26 Scott Smecko Robbie McGarvey 27 John Kiar 28 Griff Stone 29 Jimmy Baidridge 30 Jeff Zachry Dayton OH Saratoga Springs NY Roanoke VA Anaheim CA Escondido CA Halifax MA Escondido CA Escondido CA Manville NJ Escondido CA Escondido CA Halifax MA Somerville NJ Escondido CA Topeka KS Spokane WA Albuquerque NM Florissant MO Algonquin IL Florissant MO San Pedro CA Florissant MO Escondido CA Algonquin IL Cudahy CA teamSpokane WA Somerville NJ Purchase NY Topeka KS Escondido CA Michael Morrissey wasnt far behind 2173 time indicates pit stop must have pretty fast model pictured looks bulkier Chris Michaels original cut-down lightened Ring Master powered stock Cox Black Widow using Fox Missle Mist fuel Sullivan 01 2 Rediformed lines turning 6x3 Topflite nylon prop boiled Besides flying planes Michael also Saratoga Junior Highs top athletes Sheldon Ybanezs Mighty Might modified Little White Mouse described previous issue Junior Flightl Steve Leventhal improved both contest placing time over last years effort Little White Mouse original Mighty Might Sterling Shoestring original original Sterling Shoestring Phase Mouse original Tomato Crate original original original Goodyear Owl Racer Phase original original De Knight Special Sterling Eindecker CG Lil Wizard Phase Baby Paymaster Firebird Cox Racer Scientific Zig Zag Cox plastic Cessna 1 80 Sig Sky Ray Phase 2027 21 73 2191 2240 2374 2380 2422 2445 2458 2462 2502 2520 2567 25 97 3075 3100 3145 3275 3296 3350 33 88 3420 4006 4027 4242 4330 4433 55 60 34 laps attem Pt f 0 Steve headed 11 California entries sent Ben Sasnett Flying done different areas over three months Conway Junior Model Airplane Club ran trials Saturday offered free AA CL kit fliers choice breaking 3-minute mark Regular trials throughout week con ducted Hidden Valley Middle School another group CL flying Juniors has sprung up Escondido Ben put up Tee Dee 049 top time Southern Cal ifornia CL Association thanks going Ed Daneff taking leadership also sweetened pot once again scheduling event near Los Angeles year trophies awarded top three incen tives spurred California youngsters val iant efforts couple examples Charlie Vosberg made numerous attempts de stroying two motors crashes gradu ally inched way barely past 3-minute mark Mike Hart tried repeatedly put together several weeks watch plane break up 47th lap record flight Steve Leventhal traveled 90 miles Anaheim fly Conway School used virtual stock Sterling Shoestring powered not-so-stock Cox Black Widow Using Kelly 5x4 glass propeller 70% nitro 10% propylene oxide brew Steves speeds nudged 70 mph pit stop took about 25 seconds time Steve believes can improve con test according Ben has positive results kids really stoked event already planning strategies next year Eric Peterson James Cote Halifax MA both flew /2 models own design Erics dad judging timing Both look forward next years contest Three Middlesex NJ Modelers Model Plane Club Juniors flew three sep arate occasions plus tuneup training session According Gene Sellers trio David Martucci Brian Sellers John KIar Juniors really improved skills good time Little White Mouse has great influence designs used Cox Black Widow engine popular James Lee writes Topeka KS Paul New mans original combination Netzeband Cats Paw Black Widow Jimmy Baldridges model lost ground grabbed FLY INDOORS IN AMA POSTAL January/February/March dates available hall gymnasium flying sites youngster everywhere 18 younger entrants Hand-Launched Glider Hand-Launched Stick events enter lf missed full de tails last issue write Ed Whitten copy Well look whats om page page just isnt enough See next month 80 Model Aviation FLIGHT ED WHITTEN Box 176 Wall St Ste New York NY 10005