Frank Zaics name known over world model aviations living legends among famous authors articles books subject found ing father Academy Model Aero nauticsgoing back mid-30s AAMA Frank wrote AMA HQ recently noting controversy over decision remove magazine option adult AMA members 1979 except Family members re ceive automatically noted al ways intended AMA have its own maga zine first editor also noted legal obligation involved help lustify status non-profit ganization Subsequent discussion brought out point merely having newsletter house organ would suffice 1978 IRS specifically noted organization news portion Model Aviation magazine does count toward qualification AMAs status educational scientific organization whereas construction state-of-the-art-type articles Among Franks comments onder members realize Model via tion could reduce hold dues constant needed advertising bookkeeping profit MA could used AMA budget should also make ad vertisers feel good easing finan cial cost membership custom ersthis standard procedure practically organization Franks comments about advertising consistent original intent AMAs publication began back 30s guideline until mid-60s AMA News became part commercial magazine arrangement died 1975 commercial magazine went bankrupt AMA went back publishing its own magazine concept changed order prove members no general AMA funds being used finance new version Model viation decided maintain independent magazine budget done income magazine earmarked maga zine still true present its good idea because means magazine profits will go improving magazine pages color etc Yet AMA keeps growing maga zine advertising increases currently lim / Signature Lldsee Frank Zaic AMAs founders member Model Aviations Hall Fame looked like 1933 Orville Wright signed Glider License Federation Aeronautique Internationale behalf National Aeronautic Association before AMA Orville Wright Chairman NAAs Contest Committee Zaic also notes Wil bur Wright died year Frank born ited no 20% contents can come day surplus funds could transferred general AMA income potential great too far down road Frank Zaics thinking still appropriate food thought some Franks other comments interest tells what like during first days AMAs magazine during 30s first two issues prepared place Lt Alden Lt Alden definitely moving spirit Without him may have AMA early did form have now Anyway did editing typing material $2400 pawn shop Underwood did layout pasting drawing plans covers Page numbers headings set up letterby-letter cut second-hand 15c copies Esquire magazines terest note first two issues did cost AAMA American Academy Model Aeronautics penny Lt Alden paid printing postage Sort set example present MA does cost AMA penny two issues Lt Alden physically unable living dollar per day above points out importance having organization will perform task depending individual contri butions free time money Hope above will bring out few points may help clarify situa tion help members realize value magazine F urthermore according Frank Another point very vital assurance keeping continuity toric recording model aviation have no guarantee private sector magazines will stay business years years will change policy sur 74 Model Aviation rFrom AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents h ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 AMA FOUNDER AND AMAS MAGAZINE Federation Aeronautique Internatiotiale UNITED STATES OF AMERICA CLASS B GLIDER LICENSE Mr Frank Zaic Place Date BirthiUg 1 19L2i ChaIrman N A Contest CommIttee License No149- Date Issued June 9- 195-Issued Type Glider viving ones may speciaiize activities would recorded AMA obliged record phase Being corpo rate entity AMAs existence wil depend particular individuals will go on Personnel will change better worse basic work will continue Its important note AMA members today relatively new Few know background AMA got started what founding fathers meant Thus needs understood long range interests involved transcend immediate wants Therefore true intended organization re sponsive wishes its membership also obligation maintain directives purposes long established Toward end Frank Zaics thoughts important part AMA heritage still meaning ful guideline future HOMEOWNERS COVERAGE FOR MODEL AIRCRAFT Ever since courts Pennsylvania up held ruling excludes model aircraft coverage homeowners insurance policy has confusion over whether AMAs liability protection primary se condary subject described Model Aviation magazine March 79 issue page 73 also RC Modeler magazine August 79 issue page 60 Regardless AMAs coverage applies other coverage doesnt So surest protec tion AMA member covered automatically However should rash claims against AMAs coverage its reasonable expect AMAs cost go up ultimate effect amount AMA dues Obviously therefore desirable re verse situation because Penn sylvania ruling model aircraft treated same full-scale people-carrying aircraft likely happen because now insurance companies have alerted idea model aircraft accidents can ex pensive though rare like ly go back previous situation models regarded toys unlikely cause problems So though Pennsylvania decision commonly regarded ridiculous chance s overturning slim thing legal fight reversal courts would expensive idea holding down costs compromised theres another approach successfully applied already has restored model aircraft coverage some homeowners policies no extra cost idea has advised Alex Chisolm AMA member also independent insurance agent Alex AMA District X Vice-President few years ago long-time leader model activities Fresno area California provides insurance protection number West Coast model firms insur ance companies provided AMAs basic mem bership coverage awhile during mid-70s Thus Alex knows business sugges tion no mere pipe dream AMA CLUB REPORT 1978-19 As December 31 1978 43 clubs have memberships 100 New fact Pioneer RC Club has topped Orange Coast RCers has larg est several years Club 0140 1330 0116 0575 0329 0428 0551 Pioneer RC Club Inc Orange Coast RC Birds Inc Valley Forge Signal Seekers DC/RC Rockland County RC Greater Pittsburgh Aero RCers 0641 Tidewater RC Inc 0623 Richardson RC Club 0636 Northern Virginia RC Club 0162 South Alameda County RCers StateMembers CA348 CA 340 CA240 PA 210 MD200 NJ 1 92 PA 18 1 VAi 76 TXi 70 VA 1 65 CA 15 5 0970Sky Masters RC ClubMIi 55 0703Mid-Hudson RC SocietyNYi 50 0528Tulse GluedobbersOKi 50 0643Boeing Hawks RC Flyers merged WAi 44 0122CA139 0347MAi 34 0444NYi 32 0338MAi 26 0218FL123 0285 Cordoba Model Masters South Shore RC Blue Angels Cape Ann RC MAC Suncoast Aero Modelers Ft Wayne Flying Circuits Inc 0617 Manned Spacecraft Center RC East Bay RC Denver RC Eagles Prince Georges RC 495th RC Squadron Mentor Area RC Society Chicagoland RC Goodyear Model Airplane Club 0544CAi 20 i293COi19 0334MD119 0340MAi18 0508OHi18 0247 ILi18 0502 OHli 7 0599Chattanooga RCCIubTN113 0413Central Jersey RCNJ1i2 0468Rochester Aero ModelersNYi i 2 0274Suburban Aero Club Chicago ILill 0188CTill 0131CAlb 0156CAlb 0383MNiiO 0524OHi08 Oi2iCAlOS 0179COi03 0773AZiOl 0360MIbC 1016FLiOO Northern Connecticut RC Mann RC Club Inc San Jose Wavemasters RC Twin City RC Western Ohio RK Society Conejo RC Pikes Peak RC Arizona RC Society Inc Indian City RC Club Gold Coast RCers No Members 124 25--49 5074 7599 INi22i00i24 125 & up No Clubs 857 37i 1 20 62 24 19 1453 intent aircraft exclusion al lows insurance company insure liability model airplanes Since time have insured several model airplane enthusiasts primary lia bility attaching endorsement homeowners policy business liability policy did submit wording company have always accepted made clarification part policy have never yet submitted endorse ment turned down know ledgeable underwriter understood agreed fol lowing wording applies modify aircraft exclusion follows aircraft exclusion relating watercraft aircraft does ap ply model boats model airplanes hobby variety TOLEDO RAFFLE BIGGEST EVER years Toledo Weak Signals RC Club has conducted AMA raffle con nection annual exposition gener ous donation AMA has resulted efforts typically about thousand dollars year 25th anniversary show produced bigger usual nation$2i 25 Out amount two sets trophies will provided RC events 79 Nats balance will go AMA ScholarContinued page 78 What has done endorsement added homeowner policies says aircraft exclusion clause does apply model boats model airplanes Such re quest coming independent insurance agent has some weight Alex has gotten ac ceptance number modeling clients several different companies can can others Its worth try goal starting movement get insurance com panies accept models what Alexs own words subject concerning case homeowners insurer denied claim court backed up claiming RC model airplane just much aircraft passengercarrying 747 might have made both insurer court look absolutely ridicu lous its fact life insurer can find loophole big claim would pretty stupid go ahead pay About 15 years ago could see possi bility type thing happening forms coverage specifically de signed aircraft airports allied activ ity written aircraft insurers insurers write homeowners policies Homeowners policies include liability surance kinds hobbies sports cluding golf hunting fishing baseball whatever first introduced about 1954 same aircraft exclusion used still use today Since have discovered RC insurance companies havent discovered us feel have legitimate need theyll remove aircraft ex clusion fly model airplanes Back 1964 Harold Cox AMA member claims manager leading insurance company worked out clarification October1979 75 TXi 21 Total Clubs THE TRANS-AM RELAY RACE southern section United States have opport unity participate great event spectator supporter should receiving issue Model Aviation shortly before race take-off Sep tember 4 Duiles International Airport event have fol lowing developments race five teams five seven members will launch model aircraft race competition across United States best time point-to-point basis No pilot vehicle may exceed 55 mph team will fly two days overnight stop change-over point five new teams will take over relay next two days 12 relay change overs flying Washington DC Ontario CA back-tracking Las Vegas October 2 has year-long effort ganizing planning has vir tually full-time occupation Bob Doris Rich dedication race would never have gotten off ground So JOIN THEM ENROUTE AND CHEER OUR COMPETITORS ON Listed opposite page landing stop-over points enroute will able meet see Interstate highways Teams 12 legs race follows team captains hometown shown Leg Team 1 Dougs Hobby Shop Windrifters Indian Head MD Team 2 DCRC Team Gaithersburg MD Team 3 Woodbridge RC Club Team L Aquia Harbor VA PRESIDENTS REPORT President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS EARL E WITT 26 Warwick Drive Chambersburg PA 17201 Idds C jor Yd -ft Team 4 Northern VA RC Club Team Haymarket VA Team 5 Prince Georges RC Club Team Washington DC Leg B Team 1 Charlotte Flyers Charlotte NC Team 2 Miniature Aircraft Soc Team Canton NC Team 3 Tarheel Prop Spinners Southern Pines NC Team 4 LARKS Lexington SC Team 5 Jackson Flyers Columbia SC Leg C Team 1 Flying Griffins Orchard Hill GA Team 2 Atlanta Flyers Atlanta GA Team 3 Kirk Wheeler Team Lilburn GA Team 4 Atlanta Drones Team Decatur GA Team 5 Georgia Sr Citizen Flyers Team Americus GA Leg D Team 1 Radio Aero Modelers Team 2 Prattville AL Team 2 Radio Aero Modelers Team 1 Prattville AL Team 3 BAMA Flyers Team Birmingham AL Team 4 Meridian RC Club Team 1 Meridian MS Team 5 Meridian RC Club Team 2 Meridian MS Leg F Team Nelarks Team West Monroe LA Team 2 Capitol City RC Club Team Jackson MS Team 3 BTHOOM Team Downers Grove IL Team 4 No Central LA Aeromodelers Hodge LA Team 5 Shreveport Area RK Soc Team Minden LA Leg F Team 1 Houston RC Club Team Stafford TX Team 2 Lone Star Travelers Carroilton TX Team 3 NASA Flyers Houston TX Team 4 Southwest Modelers RC Club Hurst TX Team 5 Sharks Team Too Bossier City LA Leg G Team 1 Greater Southwest RC Club Ft Worth TX Team 2 Odessa Prop Busters Team Odessa TX Team 3 Haskeil Fliers Haskell TX Leg H Team 1 Windy Weather Wing Wagglers Big Spring TX Team 2 SPLAT Team Spur TX Team 3 John Wolflick Team El Paso TX Team 4 Warren Weaver Team El Paso TX Team 5 Mexican Association Team El Paso TX Leg Team 1 Southern Arizona Modelers Tucson AZ Team 2 Alamogordo Model Aviators Alamogordo NM Team 3 Hildalgo Wing Nuts Team Lordsburg NM Team 4 Fred Ewing Team Lordsburg NM 76 Model Aviation Team 5 Tucson RC Team Tucson AZ Leg J Team 1 Louis Lavine Team Tempe AZ Team 2 Sun Valley Fliers Phoenix AZ Team 3 Super Falcons Team Phoenix AZ Team 4 Chandler Sport Flyers Gilbert AZ Team 5 James Peterson Team Arcadia CA Leg K Team 1 1st Weedwaker Aero Squad San Diego CA Team 2 Scale Squad So CA Team Anaheim CA Team 3 Riverside RC Club Team Loma Linda CA Team 4 Torrey Pines Gulls San Diego CA Team 5 San Gabriel Valley RC League Hacienda Heights CA Leg L Team 1 Ruppert Team Morro Bay CA Team 2 SAMS Race Team Bellevue WA Team 3 LVRC Gamblers Las Vegas NV Team 4 Torrey Pines Gulls San Diego CA Team 5 SCAMPS Garden Grove CA TRANS-AM RC RELAY RACE SCHEDULE Leg DepartStop-OverArrive START OF RACE Sept 4 TuesRichmond VASept 5 Wed ADulles lnternl AirportKings DominionRaleigh NC ETA 1100 am-12 noonWendell-Knightdale Airport ETA 1200-100 pm Sept 6 ThursFayetteville NCSept 7 Fri BRaleigh NCFayetteville Comm ChurchColumbia SC ETA 1200-100 pmintertec Data Systems 1-20 Exit 65 ETA 1230-130 pm Sept 10 MonAtlanta GASept 11 Tues CColumbia SCSo Dekaib MallMontgomery AL ETA 100-200 pmAuburn U Campus 80 ETA 1130 am-1230 pm Sept 12 WedMeridian MSSept 13 Thurs DMontgomery ALGaylords Parking LotJackson MS ETA 1230-130 pmHwy 49 So South 1-20 ETA 1100-1200 noon Sept 14 FriMonroe LASept 15 Set EJackson MSnear GM PlantShreveport LA ETA 1130 am-1230 pmSharks Flying Field Airline Dr ETA 1100-1200 noon Sept 17 MonDallas TXSept 18 Tues FShreveport LAMesquite RC FieldFt Worth TX ETA 100-200 pmTarrant Co Jr College ETA 1030-1130 am Sept 19 WedAbilene TXSept 20 Thurs GFt Worth TXAileene MillsOdessa TX ETA 1200-100 pmWarfield Truck Stop ETA 1230-130 pm Sept 21 FriVan Horn TXSept 22 Sat HOdessa TXHoliday innEl Paso TX ETA 100-200 pmCowtown Boot Co ETA 1030-1130 am Sept 24 MonLordsburg NMSept 25 Tues IEl Paso TXTruck Weigh StationTucson AZ ETA 1230-130 pmPima Co Fairgrounds ETA 1230-130 pm Sept 26 WedPhoenix AZSept 27 Thurs JTucson AZSanders AviationBlythe CA So 56th StBlythe Fairgrounds ETA 1100-1200 noonETA 1130 am-1230 pm Sept 28 Friindlo CASept 29 Sat KBlythe CAVan Buren Rd No 1-10Ontario CA ETA 1100-1200 noonOntario Speedway ETA 1030-1130 am Oct 1 Mon L Ontario CA Barstow CA Virginia Way & Barstow Rd ETA 1030-1130 am MODEL AVIATION MONTH Model aviation officially recog nized Governor Robert Ray State Iowa proclamation pro claiming July Model Aviation Month state culmination efforts District VII Vice-President Ken Morris 12 Iowa model clubs signing ceremony governors office governor made hon orary member AMA present ed Muscatine Miniature Aircraft Association hat Bumper stickers pro claiming Model Aviation Month Iowa distributed Sig Manufacturing Company represented ceremony Hazel Sigafoose Maxey Hester Public recognition type pro vides stature hobby ot-IJoIll ILr N,Ao B 1, &mo nor ThE Sm, rUC Itrio ttori fl,03t333 SOodol 0333133 331030333k31 lo3fl UoodporO 303 A33d3.3 II3I33In3d3333g3,,33j3Ir3I3t3 333333313333333t333 o,3101,r33013,d ILIi330,fl3333333333131333 flo~ 3r333331 ILIl,,lo133o1333333333333 3 33330333333 333333333333333133d,33333p33g3103O3333313303r33 r33333fl333 O3333 333 IO3p3d0 333 33333 11333133 13 33333 31331, 133303 C3 3333I303 3 N,. rI3,.0 31 IOK Ill I0w1,3,3 3333 S333333 j30 U,3O3fl3 3IoirI \urtrro, 3i1ortI I3 oI,, 3 IlI03~3I Oct 2 Tues Las Vegas NV Union 76 Truck Stop ETA 1230-130 pm END OF RACE October1979 77 proclamation making July Model Aviation Month Iowa signed Iowa Governor Robert D Ray surrounded enthusiastic group modelers including Earl F Witt 3rd left national president Academy Model Aeronautics Also attending several other modeling dignitaries including John D Mertz left Des Moines Modelaires presi dent Hazel Sigafoose right Witt Sig Manufacturing Ken Morris over gover nors left shoulder 7th District VP AMA far right Maxey Hestor Sig Manufac turing young man next governor Morris son Iowa Des Moines groups have actively promoting membership respective clubs type media event pleasing results governor made honorary member AMA SECRETARY-TREASURERS REPORT Jim McNeiII AMA Secretary-Treasurer 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 get letters readers erry Bockius Colchester CT writes expect types fly Indoor microfilm ships would wonder such heavy insurance claims incurred youd care comment Id interested Id glad comment Jerry percentage declared Free Flight fliers AMA rolls less 2% total membership believe registered Free Flight enthusiasts small number fly Indoor ships Thus portion Indoor people overall membership quite small Since about 80% fliers RC another sizeable group general interest no special insurance rate others has devised yet However may someday come Douglas Dalilke Oshkosh WI asks No 1 does AMA need high rent Washington DC lobby RC dislike being given no voice matter No 2 Up cold sometimes -30 F pay surance Dec Jan Feb No 3 insure man class es flies charge Indoor flier 40 lb RC monster answer Doug concerning AMA HQ location that AMA started As subsidiary NAA AMA has either same building across street until now open-minded moving lower rent location factors involved Cer tainly some help located heart government agencies suggestion 9-month insurance plan unique dont know would work What flier under such scheme flew plane balmy day during no-insurance month bad accident have reply third question maybe someday will try such proposal YOU have question ask con cerning Academy its dues insurance whatever Write see answer want thank Jerry Bockius Doug Dahlke being concerned enough correspond cannot promise reply mag Ill give answer AMA has come long way since little kid grew up 100 miles Doug Janesville WI flew 12 months year outdoors RC no radios no glow gasoline engines rub ber bands mailed 25 cents NAA license fly contests Later 25c rubber jobs SOc gas sies Today dues hundred times higher $25 license Everything else little higher also other thing forgot mention Doug minute ago DO have voice matter have voice matter repre sented excellent District VP Mr Ken Morris sits AMA gov erning body votes behalf change modeling laws EXCITING SMASH FINISH TO MIAMA REPORT unique special interest group has its own newsletter published eight times year contains Indoor 3-view plans little peanut-size scale planes national news Indoor Scale flying interested building Indoor Rubber-Powered Scale write Dr John Martin 3227 Darwin St Miami FL 33133 $5 year become member receive eight issues Hangar Pilot news flash Dr John adds $1000000 send blimp ready inflated poor blimp parked outside hangar fliers busy inside microfilm job important flight before fat blimp takes up Kay I-tartan nas just set new Florida state record Indoor Stick 2334 other fliers congratulating him L-R Terry Rimert Jim Black Ron Sharpton Jim Stewart Bill Smead Doc Martin Ray Harlan Roman Szymula MIAMA special interest group has members over US Together NIMAS co-sponsor annu al time trials Northwood Institute West Baden IN interested little funny Indoor Scale planes write Dr John sign up Next time will begin new expose another AMA special interest group See then. Toledo Raffle ship Fund Thanks strong support Meanwhile Raffle Chairman Ed Graben stetter has provided report 79 raf fle winnersa fantastic array Al Hard le New Castle PAMax 90F engine L E Monneyhan Nashville TNWebra Speed 61 engine Carlos Priemer El Paso TXEnya 60 XEII engine Cont pg 75 Weak Signals 78 Model Aviation symbol MIAMA Indoor organizationthe beautiful Goodyear blimp facilities tradition MIAMA fliers both respectful grateful So impor tant fat blimp parked outside cold could inside its own parlor safe world Read see. L-R Rayot Boston .was captain USA WC Indoor Team Roman Szymula Ron Sharpton Jim Black watching Ray tune up C B Haag Ft Wayne INK&B 61 pump type engine Richard W Folk Pandora OHSupertigre X6OSL engine Keith Orman Charlestown INRossi R60 engine C Nelson Detroit MIYS 60 5R engine Cherie Hodges W Carrollton OH---Kraft 60 engine Tom Hassling Quncy ILPSi D Mustang kit Paul Miller Mt Clemens MICrus 700 series radio Albert Winters BirminghamMIAce FM radio W Hansen Racine WIOSFS6O engine W Hale Bowling Green OH4-ch EK Logic trol radio Tom Wilber Columbus OHMRC series 775 radio Michon Detroit MIValair MK36T radio Mike Shareck Lindsey OntCannon model 820 radio E Carbaic Berrien Springs MIVariant 5-ch radio Roger Bedell Belleville MIExpert series MK2 5-ch radio Hank Damask Monroeville PAFutaba FP6 FN radio James Rodens Springfield ILTH6 Tower Hobbies radio Mike Bokalich Amherst OHRear Win Speedster kit Keith Jackson Appollo PARoyal Super Sport radio Connecticut Maine achusetts Hampshire Rhode Island nt DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Associate Vice-Presidenes Robert C Brodnar 405 Male Streen Nashua NJ 03060 Raymond Gibouleau 39 High Sn Old Town Mt 04468 George Parker 7 Pool Dr LeeMA 01238 A Mikn Schindler 5 Bolduc Dr Ledyard CT 06339 William Wilbur 6 Laurel Ave Kittery ME 03904 Well Nats once again behind us about 50 hours spend hav ing arrived Tuesday PM departing NH again 8 AM Thursday morning extreme pleasure being present first meeting newly chartered club first meeting first chartered clubtheir charter arrived day meeting called WINNI PESAUKEE RADIO CONTROLLERS club officers President Barry Northrup V-P Gerard Bachand three Ba chands belong AMA Secretary Wayne Richardson 61 Richardsons AMA members Treasurer old friend Armand Cote has RC hobby sport probably since before got re member meeting him Sunday fun-fly abandoned Conway Airport back about 1956 used ground-based Gyro trans mitters latest device directionfinder developed Harry Morgan used small loop listen regeneration receiver Dick Sherman came along visit big help fielding some questions about CB mat ters rulemaking Ernie Stomer Norwalk OHF7F Tigercat Twin kit Jim Moorhead Atlanta GAKraft series 79 radio Kevin Brown Wadsworth OHFox Twin en gine Mark Aimanovich Dayton OHHertenberger 61 FGC engine W M Halpin Rochester NY6-ch Cox Hobbies radio Pat Delcastillo Toledo OHCarrerra ASW 17 glider kit Robert Kucher Oshkosh WITrion Pattern Randall Lewis Bowling Green OHBucker Jungmeister bi-plane kit C J Smith Grand Balne MIOS Max 60 en gine Ed Bywalec Chicago ILHB 61 PDP engine Shirley Mienter Toledo OHOPS 60 engine Dan Baker Adrian MIUFO kit Bridi Tern Heminger Toledo OHWankel 30 en gine William Wardlow Whippany NJT28D kit John Gaston Melbourne FLPatricia Pattern kit Eugene Luxton Burton MIPrather Dee Vee Racing boat kit Lowell Laney Cincinnati OHT2A Sport kit Allan Hoover Royal Oaks MIRoyal C47 kit Bob Johnson Fon du Lac WIPrather Pan ther kit Ralph Corelle Salisbury NCHoward DGA 15 kit John Smith Brockton MA tells has another spectacular demo-fly works October great names RC expected present including Tony Bonetti disappointed didnt make last onewe too Tony felt flying good April 1st District Meeting YOU AINT SEEN NO THING YET John finest organ izers have whole AMA John plans have seminar-type meetings well demos lots other surprises Have received few calls out-of-state AMA members way summer vacation New Hampshire people ask can fly up can contact So far have able come up good solid suggestions Phone want fly vaca tion New England dont have Torrey Pines asphalt runways some good hills provide some soaring lift still lots fields RC few FF U-control clubs have grown faster year other clubs New England door has several sites New England too Whats pleasure Just call informa tion think getting back ba sics now can expect AMA con tinue grow recent decision truly tax exempt organization general agreement need flying field procurement other goals can look some good solid growth next two three years Happy see fine articles Sec retary-Treasurer Jim McNeill Alabama Great job Jim helping AMA members understand HQ financial story well getting some good licks AMA torian New Jersep Ynrk II DISTRICT REPORT John C Grigo District II Vice-President 6387 Badger Drive Lvckpvrt NY 14094 Associate Vice-Presidents Pete Bianchini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 John Byrne 36-29 213th St. Rayside NY 11361 Prank Drench 5 Willow Ave Piscanaway NJ 08854 Hank Likes 46 Cury Dr Tows River NJ 58753 Adam SassIer 50 Raedi Rd. Apt A-2 Schenectady NY 12309 Tom Silver RD3 Box 412 Messeva NY 13662 Hank Swish 2 Lorraine Ave Auburn NY 13021 have procrastinated long enough writ ing column hoping see flood re turned questionnaires clubs Dis trict II flood has decidedly under whelming 30 158 clubs re sponding Dont complain disagree actions Council meeting because will responding accord majority voice 30 clubs took trouble read return questionnaire results first question asked rate six items order importance club way tallied low score important high score least important Flying sites rates first place importance 59 points check results ques tion 3 before get excited about Second spot point went clear RC frequencies 60 points temper thought vast majority responding clubs 28 either RC gen eral interest types Only FF CL club responded Third place 80 points dues ratevery important times racing inflation Fourth place survey first question went competitive events 120 points too read being indica tive mainly sport flier makeup district Yet district has its share meets year tells competitive fliers very dedicated Fifth place 127 points comes maga zine now reading Based re sults first survey comes abso lutely no surprise Letters still coming asking drop mandatory magazine least back optional status Ill keep try ing Last place went AMA Nats IS food thought Lets see thousands dollars did lose last years Nats second question asked clubs opinion about hiring lobbyist assist se curing additional clear RC frequencies keeping present frequencies 18 said yes 10 said no 2 no opinions seems interested keeping frequencies having place use results question 3 should AMA hire man HQ prime assignment finding new flying sites retaining existing sites fell flat 22 responding no 8 said yes seems first paradox con sidering question le 2 clar ifying comments considered does come out clear Most people clubs feel know about local area people would some outsider can better handle problems themselves outside interference word agree lo cal level Yet also feel AMA should about flying fields general standpoint Perhaps should call PR man get October1979 79 involved fourth question concerned loca tion proposed AMA museum Orlando FL California neither Fifteen clubs said Orlando may expected Eastern district specified California 5 no preference 10 wanted neither kind what expected conservative District 2 last explainable question number 5 asked about possibility relocation AMA HQ Orlando Lake Charles LA Springfield OH stay Washington Lake Charles vote did no opinion Orlando received 5 votes Springfield 11 Stay Washington led way 12 votes Based will back Washington Springfield voting issue question arises sixth item question rather indication few areas bylaws special Council committee will may review possible change listed jog thinking try pick brains future use Based some comments succeeded Well next month Ill put together third survey form get Out early possible However response doesnt im prove dramatically wont bother 4th survey Ill merely bumble along own using inputs few care enough write personal letters should reading about same time am sending out third survey PLEASE re spond Good flying Ohio sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe District Ill Vice-President 1101 ERahn Read Dayton OH 45429 Associate Vice-Prenidento Joe Biben 5192 Edenharst Lynharsn OH 44124 Prancis Fluharty 504 21st Sn Vienna WV 25101 Laird Jackson 523 Meadowbrook Sn David PA 19087 Edward Wisser 1521 Summit St McKeesport PA 15131 Hi folks am late again barely meet ing deadline after missing last issue Same old excusetoo little time too much So Im going use excuses Ill simply bow out end term let someone time possibly intent handle chore Its fun serving District VP times its hectic Im happy influence Ive able exert national AMA operation unhappy time avail able serve local level think AMA business good hands general policies direction future good Obviously everything isnt perfect thats partly due very complex nature modeling days AMA HQ Council need construc tive help can get things must contributed folks like yourself local level Its large army volunteers really backbone Academy lieve Academy needs certainly intend continue sup port modeling country whatever ca pacity can has too much part life stop now short report Ed Wisser Assoc VPs Ed reports 2nd Annual Tn-Valley Static Show held Eastland Mall North Versaille PA showed increase 67 entries 1978 110 entries 1979 As chairman show committee have confirmed dates 3rd annual show May 1 2 31980 possibility may move new Century II Mall will large Randall Park Mall Cleveland Look out Joe may challenge yet Ed also forwards biographical data Ive asked Assoc VPs info since feel folks would enjoy Ed writes am currently retired United States Steel Co Dusquesne Works Dusquesne PA after 39 years service Electrical De partment IS years management maintenance Open Hearth BOF De partments have private pilots license both land seaplane flying service Civil Air Patrol during WW II 1942 1946 model activities date back boy hood days have member AMA 38 years Most interest has Scale aircraft categories served Scale Advisory Committee first formed 1955 since changed Scale Board am currently serving have built flown Free Flight rubberband U-Control Radio Control might also add Ed presented AMA Outstanding Achievement Award promoting model aviation Ilelawate ict tolambia land h tanlina IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Asnociate Vice-Presidents Wayne Abernethy 5221 Marlboro Pike HiIlsdo MD 20027 Bob Champine 205 lipton Rd. Newport News VA 23606 Howard Crispin 611 Beechwood Charlottsville VA 22901 V Bill Helms 2000 Tyoola Road Charlotte NC 28210 Scotnie Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington 08 19809 John Preston 7012 Eloira Court Falls Chorob VA 22042 PavI Yacobacci 0408 Winthrop Dr. Payetteville NC 28301 would like start months column saying THANKS BOB DORIS RICH headaches endless hours hard work have put getting route together Trans-Am Race would also like thank Bob Clint owner Happy Hobby Shop playing host District IV Trans-Am teams Bob hosted meeting shop July 12th teams Leg could meet talk Bob Doris Rich pick minds last minute hints race also think Carl Goldberg deserves vote thanks letting Bob Doris spend much time race kinds people make hobby what article will probab ly appear print after race has started just record good luck teams thanks clubs District IV participated club District has received copy Getting Keeping Flying Sites please let know soon possible can get copy very good publication can help you dont have flying site troubles District IV Meeting Well have finally pinned down date time place District IV meet ing dates October 13th 14th general meeting scheduled start 10 am October 13th Edison High School Alexandria VA Sunday 14th will have fun fly demonstrations phases aeromodeling Prince Georges RC Club Field Bowie MD club District IV will receive special mailing information detail about meeting get etc Keep mind meeting fun fly demo open AMA members District IV Now time come express wants desires people AMA HQ find out what other people doing hobby Also lets sure phase modeling represented year best way to sure club interests represented club membersl means Free Flight Control Line Indoor Glider Radioevery phase information contact Howard Crispin RCCVA President 611 Beechwood Drive Charlottesville VA 22901 lot people working very hard make meeting successplease dont let down would like dedicate few lines column Horrace Cain District VI VP reference article concerning Contest Directors August 79 issue MA hope United Airlines never sends through District IV lot CDs took offense article feel will probably get few letters own district CDs thats impres sion CDs run contest suggest should find out little about what CD really does am sure CDs District VI work just hard ones know District IV deserve lot thanks get AMA Election Coming Up am writing article July will appear MA September October issue Anyway still too early think about would like have fice Secretary-Treasurer AMA officer District IV members will vote year lot have asked think would best man job personal choice would John Byrne has served VP District II now AVP District believe out 80 Model Aviation Ed Wisser District Ill Associate VP candidates best qualified mast dedicated improvement AMA know John would always aware individual members desires would great asset Academy would like see District IV really turn out John Byrne upcoming election Whats Happening District Golden Triad Model Masters Its over now chance visit Bill Pardue quite few Control Line fliers re cent US Control Line Championships Winston-Salem NC weather pretty badcold rainy windyplus gas short age guys still flew what could see enjoyed Thanks Bill fine contest excellent job CD Jim Thrift Memorial Fun Fly Dont forget Jim Thrift Fun Fly scheduled Octo ber 6th 7th Winston-Salem NC un derstand DCRC Show Team will something see Thanks DCRC Show Team will also hope visit North Carolina AMA members can See Getting Started Indoor Flying Anyone Greenbelt/Laurel MD area wishing learn art Indoor Free Flight can con tact Tom Vallee 444 Henryton So Laurel MD 20810 Tom has place fly Indoor willing help newcomers PAMPA Thanks PAMPA putting newsletter mailing list Control Line pilots receiving newsletter Stunt News better sign up fast loaded good Control Line articles Charles County RC Club chance visit CCRC members weekend AT6 Race Stand-Off Scale ConAlabama ida 0 Seorgia isspy o Rico Sooth tarolina 0 Tennessee V DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V VicePresident 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 3521J9 205 879-5550 Associate Vice-Presidents John Gorday 631 Queen Circle Jackson MS 39209 Jerome Hall 4326 Baywood Dr. Huntsville AL 35805 Richard Jackson 106 Thonolee St. Charleston Hgns SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Bunyan Dr Delray Beach FL 33444 Phillip McDowell 6521 Rolling Fork Dr. Nashville TN 37205 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00666 Boo 1532 Fajardo PR 00648 Ed Moorman PD Boo 1643 Eglin AFB FL 32542 Tom Thacker 2390C Lawrencenille Hwy Decatur GA 30033 Junior Problem recent Kissim mee FL Fun Fly no juniorsthe problem junior Tom Velaskey Jr 1 it2 years old beat everyone including dad flying instructor Don Muddiman Now thats real Junior Problem Times changing news letters District Palm Beach Aero Country Club just name-the-newsletter contest won Steve Clemson suggested Windsock Remote Control Association Central Florida thinking naming its newsletter Prop A-Gator suggested Dick Clason Capitol City R/C Club Jackson MS middle name-the-newsletter con test Call newsletter anything like test very interesting contest included team stand-off 1/4 scale AT6 Pylon race very realistic Richmond area club members cleaned up 1st 2nd 3rd places AT6 races Below picture winners front row judges back row Beneath shot AT6 winners planes L-R Pete Womack Bob Fuiwider Rich Baker Dick Duckhardt bottom another view AT6 racers Photos John Preston put mailing list can keep up whats happening Along same lines Florida Pattern Association Florida Modelers Association Gulf Coast Radio Control Club Mobile AL will sporting newly de signed logos fresh air along coast must keep creative juices flowing live Atlanta area already club might check out Icarians secretary new club Betty Underwood also maintains club membership Alabama club Lake Guntersville RC Flyers Soaring Sunny Summer Afternoon headline full-page spread Summerville Journal-Scene featuring Charleston RC Society Society uuasts 90 members also outing Coastal Centre Retarded Lad son SC Myrtle Beach AFB Coastal Air Modelers provided model display Open House few models pictured In, Some Coastal Air Modelers pic tured below really happy bunch somebodyforgot say smile picture snapped Doc Leidner CD Tropic Aeros RC Club Miami FL says mature contest flier realizes volun teers aint got no contest Tropic Aeros record 27 entrants appar ently record number volunteers Although enjoy contests competing watching reading about am reminded time time AMA members discontented what perceive AMAs total orientation ward contest fliers member wrote recent ly said Sunday flier largely pays contest programs return dues gets couple dollars worth surance raunchy magazine snide re marks doesnt go along tal program what hell ever also says no AMA listens Sunday flier Now low blow fact VP columns filled invita tions membership write VP about anything Write Ill listen try help possible Its hard know what however someone writes says Im discontented AMAmake con tent Please identify problem offer suggestion two solution space available column Club Month presentation No club nominated month Im also looking nominations Junior Month Unsung Hero month latter being dedicated bjit unrecognized membet know type always willing help seldom getting glory Henry Ar nold Birmingham RC Club shown low right handing transmitterto Mark Franklin Unsung Hero Henry works clubs contests has handled purchases fuel club written newsletter ad infinir,m SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT October1979 81 Illinois ana UCCO ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Horrace Cain District VI VicePresidenl 525 Weidner Road Buffalo Grove 60090 Associate Vice-Pesidents Dave Daso c/n DA Enterprises Boo 335 Haobstadt IN 47639 Chock Delano 7203A Twin Oaks Dr Indianapolis IN 40226 Roger Geers RR 5 Qaincy IL 62301 Frank Hughes 709 NE 44th St Kansas City MO 64116 Glenn Lee 819 Mandrake Batavia IL 60510 Jim Sears P0 Boo 308 Burgin KY 40310 Bob Underwood 4109 Concord Oaks Dr St Louis MO 63126 AVP Roger Geers sent picture scale lineup Mint Julep Meet Ken tucky District VI well-represented AVP Bob Underwood first RC Con test Coord Ralph White second Roger concerned number full scale aircraft attempted mix up RCers Such lack discipline disturbing Just recently very experienced fixed base operator flight instructor well aware RC activity remote Site demon strating forced landing student near RC field resulted 60 Schn Pat tern ship firmly imbedded wing Cessna 150 after glancing off propeller near disaster no injured As far know no legal action resulted did would lose can bet big boys would suffer Air discipline us Right wrongwe stand lose What answer THINGS TO DO Sept 8-9 Kansas City RC Biplane Large Scale Jacomo Park Sept 9 Chicago Aeronuts 17th Annual 01 FF Meet Bong Field WI Sept 16 Thermaleers 38th Annual FF Meet Flat River MO Sept 15-16 Spirits St Louis Reno Warbird Pylon Races Sept 16 Hamilton County IN RC Flyers Open Fun Fly Limbo Combat Open Pylon Sept 16 South Bend IN Tn-Valley RC Club Annual Fun Fly Sept 22-23 Eagles IMVSA Soaring Meet Buder Park St Louis MO Sept 22-23 Thorn Creek RC Club Annual Pattern Contest Includes Pre-Novice Lan sing IL Ed Devine 312 331-7946 Sept 23 Chicago Aeronuts 36th Annual Mid western Championship FF Meet Bong Field WI Sept 23 Kokomo IN Blue Angels RC Fun Fly Paul Jones 317 628-3860 Sept 29-30 Carbondale IL Sky Squires Sport Scale Pattern District VI activity red hot clubs sanctioned contest has light turn-out con sider Ralph White VI RC CC says Dis trict VI will have over 120 sanctioned meets 79 Jim Thomerson VI CC CL FF reported too CL meets loads help sessions club contests social activities some fun flying just can find time go sanctioned meets District VI doing same time and/or same place Points Ponder CL Combat Bob Burch VI CL Contest Board stated Chicago Aero Angels newsletter ground friend takes away enemies McDonnell Douglas RC Clubs Carrier Wave Overheard pits Well problem pattern plane does what tell agree thanks Fred Holmes kind words Mid-Missouri RC Assoc Fly paper Thanks also support getting words out members FH 815 Oaklawn Dr Columbia MO 65201 can get share Kansas City Sunchasers RC Clubs big problem have lots trouble deciding flying site use weekend Maybe KC area flying sites helped spawn some contestants KCRCs Pattern meet very fcw clubs re porting larger usual turn-out Pat tern meet year Good show KCRC Soaring Flight Stan Watson 3402 Hickory Ln Hazelcrest IL 60429 St Louis Eagles Newsletter Ken Helen Olsen 820 Old Bonhomme Rd University City MO 63132 will keep glider pi lots well informed Soaring activities Inquire youre Indoor Rubber Scale Junior programs etc investigate Star Skipper Ed Whitten P0 Box 176 Wall St Station New York NY 10005 Lots good info Thanks Ed sample Quincy IL Falcons newsletter has hobby center reporting new thing will 1/5 scale 90 engines Another new thing have yet done er far behind can get Next months article will feature inter esting personality District VI rich cre ative talented people cant certainly justice deserve think few can spotlighted Any ideas have will welcome addition Im working some items promote District VI unit Although geographic layout rather widespread can foster homogeneous family modelers Whether resident KY IN IL MO also member Dis trict VI AMA what see thats real modelers So fly friendly skies See yall Iowa an esota orsir VII DISTRICT REPORT Kenneth F Merris District VII Vice-President 1023 Iowa Avenue Moscatine IA 52761 Associate VicePresidents James Clark 4444 Woodview Dr NE Cedar Rapids IA 52401 Robert Londbnrg 4928 Tiogo Sn. Daloth MN 55804 Tim Prion 11287 Soar Sterling Hgts MI 48078 William Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Tr St Joseph Ml 49085 Geoff Styles 2601 5 Beaomont Ave Koosassille WI 53139 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 Wayne Ynager 38235 Castle Romalas MI 48174 As said last reportGovernor Robert D Ray proclaimed July Model Aviation Month Iowa July 12th Present signing ceremonies MUSCATINE MINIATURE AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION club originating request procla mation following Iowa clubs DES MOINES MODELAIRESTRI-COUNTY RC Carrol IASOOLAND RC MODELERS Sioux City IA IOWA CITY AEROHAWKS AT LANTIC HAWKS RC CEDAR RA PIDS SKYHAWKS Also signing HAZEL SIGAFOOSE MAXEY HESTER Sig Manufacturing graciously supplied bumper stickers distribution Iowa clubs Mr EARL WITI president AMA presented Governor Ray honorary membership AMA AWARD OF AP PRECIATION support model avia tion MR DAN KNOX president Mus catine club presented Governor Ray Muscatine Miniature Aircraft Association cap honorary member group important thing come out proclamation may recognized some time fact governor has recog nized activity given time sig nature will show general public viable group individuals organized recognized beneficial selves type recognition helps AMA model aviation grow will help obtain greater public recognition 82 Model Aviation Contentment Satisfaction Jim Marvin Jackson Purchase Modelers Mayfield KY shows us what its about pure enjoy ment flight Governor 1-loDer u I-say signs --wloaem Avia sion Month proclamation Representatives attending signing ceremony Iowa Capitol steps MISSISSIPPI VALLEY SOARING contest held July 8th well-attended $200 cash prizes given away plus some merchandise prizes GREATER GRAND RAPIDS FUN FLY will held September 8 1979 KENT RADIO AEROMODELERs field event sponsored KENT RADIO AEROMODELERS WESTERN MICHI GAN RAF Contact 1049 28th St SW Wyoming MI 49509 informa tion MILWAUKEE FLYING ELECTRONS will again hold aerobatic scale con test Aero Park Airport Milwaukee August 18-19 1979 has always well-attended con test excellent prizes good competi tion Contact LARRY DATTILIO 4112 N Downer Ave RUSSELL KNETZGER 2625 E Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 52311 pre-registration other informa tion printed Nats will over Executive Council will have met hope have good report Council ac tions actions nominating committee meeting Nationals would like point out have NO comments agenda published Presidents Column makes little difficult vote wishes Council meeting ever take consideration comments newsletters receive does help Keep coming does take some time read now receive about 60 newsletters month Most very good informative would like remind newsletter editors about patch available HQ Write Larry Bolich Special Events Director complete information Arkansas siana Me,co trnma s VIII DISTRICT REPORT John Embry District VIII Vice-President 1500 Anita Street Sniphur LA 70663 Associane Vice-Peidenrs Razz Averill 9117 La Barranea NE Alburguergon NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Sulphur LA 70663 Gene Hempet 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 Witliam Hartey ttt 927 Commerce Pleasanton TX 78064 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Bacnlesoilte OK 74003 Nats time just around corner time writing have asked VP substitute him next two months report also possibil ity sit him Execu tive Council meeting Lincoln NB early August personally feel governing body Academy calibre number new ideas programs can come out main problem facing Executive Council moment attitude some its members few its members con stantly coming up old statements did cant Headquarters have again opinion always felt lot can ac complished group people say Lets get program started will help get organized whole thing just boils down better lead stand back wait someone lead read article time Followship Executive Council could review article find very beneficial time enough lecture would like comment some club news letters have sent way lately know much work put good newsletter club member would par ticipate club betterment month does newsletter editor club offi cers would beat down trying find work everyone So month get newsletter think much work went might contribute club newsletter Academy Model Aeronautics outstanding newsletters have opportunity read lately Lejournal dEscadrille 114th RC Aero Squadroh Grapevine TX Edited Al Alman 2609 Burningtree Ct Arlington TX 76014 newsletter Im referring first issue best Ive seen Keep up good work Al team Newsletters again far easiest way spread comments views want points kept secret dont let us hear us mean people read newsletters just heard President Jimmy Carters speech energy confidence Unit ed States thinks about objec tive light might also see problems facing clubs especially Academy Model Aeronautics basic ly same Inasmuch seem wan dering aimlessly direction closing would like challenge member District VIII stand up counted Show pride confidence club Academy participating DONT JUST STAND THEREFLY Ned Barnes District VIII AVP tainrado as aska lr Dakota h takota IXWytming DISTRICT REPORT Vince Mankowski District IX Vice-President 105 Waldo Circte Bellense Nt 68005 AssociaSe Vice-Presidesrns Charles Brannon 2220 Matiposa Blvd Casper WY 82601 Paul Kenel 910 North 12th Fargo NO 58102 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Aroada CO 80005 Jim OReilly 4760 N Basnin Wichina KS 67220 Jim Ricketts 516 S Cloodas Sinan Falls SD 57103 first taste Nats work 79 just hit whirlwind will continue next couple weeks has begun prepare Council meeting usually takes several days itself prepare bylaws commit tee meeting since have elected chairman committee will require additional preparation organize thoughts Councils meeting special interest groups meeting re quested last Council meeting because felt input essential addition Nats own stompin grounds site manpower problems Ive involved Add fact have selected years Control Line Category Director means now have opportunity get involved event directors officials equipment needs sorts different people Busy bet Fun Absolutely wouldnt miss world thing has made biggest impression during last few days spirit cooperation among modelers As example held press conference Lincoln last Monday July 24 task come up models display press television personnel Keep mind October1979 83 AMA President Earl Witt presents Governor Ray Appreciation Award Landon Morris holds governors proclamation Bob Hansing Minnesota Soaring Society ready launch Mississippi Valley Soar ing contest local modelers preparing National Championships checked old shopping list determined needed Pattern ship some Scale models few Free Flights Helicopter Sailplane Speed CL Rac ing Stunt couple flying demos once asked refused ask modeler borrow number ship week before Nats answer will SURE Thursday needed find helicop ter make flying demonstration call Council Bluffs Iowa finds Charlie Legg chopper disassembled Charlie worked weekend regular job somehow managed during evenings Friday Sat urday Sunday reassemble machine Monday afternoon Charlie made long drive Lincoln helicopter demonstration flight spirit coop eration makes Nats modeling worthwhile people would ever know about efforts Charlie Legg like others expects no payment re ward things because want Mr Legg Ed Prohaska Roy Hogan Joe Mock gave time loaned pride joy fellow modeler sincere thank Headquarters Visit weekend July 8 attended committee meeting Washington DC Rather return directly home took opportunity visit AMA HQ following Monday Tuesday Im going give lengthy report mechanics business carried out although can assure business run very professional efficient manner Instead want know some people have up fronL Everyone familiar Worths Wheeleys Winters Ehlings indeed lucky have fine gentle men doing such excellent job us Most nosing around however centered finding out about people no hears about watched people like receptionist Linda Brown answer phones sorted out daily paperwork proofread mater ial someone else Carol Merfeld Dale Kern teamed up handle Nats en try forms reply packets kept regular jobs going As Carol processed AMA business Dale Shirley Shipley sorted mail Later Shirley back handling supply service requests taking inventory Over Model Aviation Kay Schell took break posting charges hobby shop sales magazines show operation IBM Composer used AMA section Herb Silbermann laying out next issue MA treasurer Jim McNeill reported accounting department last issue MA another area increasing activi ty havent done already read article already have read re-read Jims report Micheline Madison back another small room lined files books sea paperwork first seen talking phone about CL Combat Team material looking information someone else has requested making some notes other projects yet done day Outside doorway almost hall Debbie Dews types pro cesses sanctions non-stop basis possible mention everyone Most time cannot count everyone always scurrying around doing something Yet person interrupted question request re sponded quickly completely smile dont know AMA finds people like hope dont ever lose Sioux Falls RCers attended Control Line contest put Jim Ricketss AVP South Dakota Doing super job timing counting laps helping Jim put CL contest Sioux Falls RCers Radio Control boys chipped help needed benefitted special thank Sioux Falls RCers Control Line crowd Ohmagorsh bad enough put someones name magazine incorrectly get club wrong put whole crowd differ ent state ohmagorsh explain quote letter AVP Frank Hughes Kansas City MISSOURI Well now youve done Oily real ly have gone done time area may cut off supply Hot Stuff infiltrate balsa supply un known alien termite awakens eats after balsa has glued sanded isnt bad enough want know fact now Vince wouldnt lie alone have come aid can grant reasonable amount safety whenever might pass way again have actually broken up small band clan members rented 10 Greyhoud buses ready head way very large AniWna fornia ii da x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 2501 Armour Lane Redoodo Beach CA 90278 Associate Vice-Presidents Glenn Carte, 2020 Gill Pont Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Ale, Chisoim 1500 West Sham Fresno CA 93711 Lonnie Knoeher 4295 Boulder Hmy Las Vesas NV 89121 John Pond 4269 Syoko Circle San J000 CA 95136 Bob Reynolds Rt 5 Boo 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Snomden Ann. Long Beach CA 908GB Keith Whitney 14465 Jupiter Salt Lake City UT 84117 once can lead off some really good news reported last year AMA named defendent lawsuit brought Minnesota case recently settled out court no cost AMA Well almost no cost AMA did have hire local attorney represent out way along battle IRS being favorably settled can turn important matters FAI World Free Flight Finals held Taft October 6 7 8 shap ing up big As writing 23 countries have submitted entries pos sible should try see least day activity dont care interests radio control line owe yourself see first time 25 rope sitting reading wondering what world guy talk ing about right Well Ill tell being able convince small nasty group rope really didnt know what saved neck So now have saved neck two times think its about time told whats wrong No 1 last months issue MA think last month mentioned static display Antioch Center attended know put Northern Knights Sunchasers honor meeting BUT said bold print Kansas City KANSAS show held beautiful MISSOURI last liveable place left crime-ridden earth Thats MISSOURI son No 2 months issue MA July second picture down right column mentioned caption Dick Meyers helping Kansas Citys Skynights display Now boy call out State Militia halt bus convoy Everyone MISSOURI knows Dick Meyers name RAY RAY helping set up NORTHERN KNIGHTS two words joking aside Vince did enjoy hav ing visit display want know welcome come back time appreciate mention pictures us report did put us Kansas apologize will apologize again per son District IX meeting held also-beautiful Kansas City KANSAS October 27 Executive Director John Worth will joining us Kansas City special guest years US has hosted Free Flight Finals month June busy attending club meetings lot think once month too often go club meeting attended seven June Some reported last column month Ive couple report want attend meeting drop line Towards end June attended joint meeting Rockwell International Eagles Northrop Model Club meeting presided over Rockwell club president Phil Mosko assisted Northrop club president Paul lmrisek clubs have mutual problem looking flying site Sound familiar using site Whites Point San Pedro trial basis However complaints noise nearby neighbors ended trial period sour note option called can no longer fly meeting ran old time free flighter presently flying radio name George Hume last saw him 1950 meeting kind homecoming Northrop club first club ever visited Vice-President also turned out first club visited twice few days later made return visit another club club Camarillo Fly ing Circus meeting run president Chuck Asprion assisted vice-president Ron Ingram super turnout lots wives kids hand see film 84 Model Aviation Marvelous Miniatures meeting primarily present members Nick Johnen Su perior Service Award Nick key element clubs obtaining flying site team effort Nick spearheaded effort club planning mall show will set up around portable AMA booth also plan show film Mar velous Miniatures couple hours club wants use booth drop line Ill see get no cost club film have can also shown Scout troops similar functions enlighten modeling continue receive letters con stituents lot have some good ideas am trying implement Keep writ ing inputs get items can initiate Next month Ill list candidates Contest Board election give dead line rules voting THERMALS Alaska ana on ington xl DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District XI Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Associate Vice-Presidents Al coiner 1607 S non Elm Ponaseilo 1003201 Simon Dreese Rt 16cc 48 Broadniew MT 59015 Ed MoColiough 53SE 61 Portland OR 97215 Orlando Oly Rnco 26608 Doner Cs. Kent WA 98031 Chock Thompson N 3813 Normandie Spokane WA 99205 Doe Zipoy 21418 NE Main St Redmond WA 98052 month have request make of As know clubs have lost flying site last few months cases Sites owned clubs Still clubs denied ac cess own fields power model fly ing trend nationwide growing rapidly AMA taking steps help clubs much possible now help may way Until happens seems should can help oursetves Experience gained over last few years indicates club gets situa tion could cause lose its flying site much anyone outside group can help Winning things seems selling job one-onone basis AMA HQ will send some infor mation gleaned other experiences can possibly help occurred problem probably differs locality gathered information dis trict analyzed might learn some thing directly help us Therefore would like clubs indi viduals have position los ing flying site last three years send information Please let know what problem found out about what did about it ended up has data will analyzed sent AMA will help others well can use data own area see can head off some things dont have tell noise worst enemies prevention thing worth cure Barnstormers Biplane Meet Ed McCullough Assoc VP Portland has sent us another fine report area will let him tell about event own words pictures accompanying column taken Bob Baich Port land Skyknights Model Airplane Club originals beautiful color might print well black white June 17th Delta Park Portland OR first annual biplane meet held Barnstormers MAC Portland As far know first biplane meet ever held Northwest first seemed would contest Sunday morning weather turned downright nasty gas crunch got bad told would no gas available Portland weekend Although little gas found Sunday weath er looked bad As matter fact probably some best flying weather exists exception small squall what wind was light steady right down runway Since virtually contestants Portland assume other biplane fanatics region stayed away because adverse conditions Two events scheduled flown dozen contestants Both flying static display seemed please rather large crowd spectators Most contestants flew both events Stand Off Scale Barn storming used same airplane both Prizes trophies awarded fifth place both events prizes ing given local hobby shops nice prizes indeed biplane kit course first prize Winners airplanes Scale 1 Dick Hansen/Jenny 2 Don Lindsay/Fleet 3 Bob Mingle/Waco 4 Roger Wilson/Skybolt 5 Dick Smith/GereSport Barnstorming 1 Sergei Dennenbaum/Pulsar 2 Dick Hansen/ Jenny 3 Don Lindsay/Fleet 5 Vein Ahi berg/Pitts Dave Gardner BMAC President Contest Director did nice job real reason contest held though Steve Tischler Steve editor Barnstorm er newsletter secretary club Without drive desire see contest held would have happened think illustrates takes person enthusiasm get club started towards worthwhile goal Thanks Steve So now time District Xl biplane nuts start getting ready Se cond Annual Barnstormer Biplane Meet held next June Portland October1979 85 UICK 3-mansen ano denny wes nirsi Scale Airplane least 12 years old mu reps cuigra nas veanimei enginenot sHown meet Builder unknown u-meet origi trom Concepts uarn- Uob gina Waco stormer kit Model Don Lindsaygine gives realistic sound JUNIOR FLIGHT ED WHITTE BoxWall St Sta New York NV 10005 FLY INAMAS THIRD FALL FLYING FAIR CONTROL LINE POSTAL CONTEST sort blew opportunity nounce contest before August start flying has extended through Novem ber Some course have already told us youve taken some flights August thats OK since rules same last year couple changes though Most important now two events youngsters 16 under fly ing stock plastic ready-to-fly models se cond change age limit regu lar event has raised include up through l8years old So dont have dig up last years magazine heres whole poop 1 The Postal Contest open young sters everywhere NO entry fee AMA membership NOT required 2 The SPECIAL EVENT youngsters 16 under flights stock readyto-fly plastic models rules listed below regular event pertain special plastic event except plastic models may flown 3 All contestants REGULAR event must 18 years old younger 4 All flying must supervised adult will time flights record Sig nature time sheets adult affadavit models flights ac cordance rules times recorded accurate 5 A safety check model must made adult supervisor 6 Fly time during August September October November 1979 As offi cial flights wanted may taken day model may entered 4 70/fl r2 zz _____7 _____________ 5 /4 A medals will awarded first three places event special AMA Certi ficates will awarded warranted 8 Rules event stated first two paragraphs plus first sentence third paragraph 1976/77 AMA rule book page 26 under event no 25 Con trol Line hA Solo Race quote Any kind control line model permit ted has engine stock factoryequipped fuel tank displacement over 005 1 cubic inches Models must equipped two metal control lines 35 feet mini mum length Minimum wire diameter line 0008 inch plane flown time against clock entrant must fly plane also perform engine starting refueling model released watch started timing continues 48 laps during period model must land refueled restarted least once 9 In addition contestant must builder model except course Special Plastic Ready-Built event 10 Stop watch remains running during refueling restart periods 11 The function helper hold model ground after contes tant has started engine goes center circle Helper releases model signal contestant flier 12 NO mechanical engine cut-off system allowed 13 NO intentional pit stops allowed tank still contains fuel Pit stops may made due engine failure run ning out fuel 14 If fuel tank will fly model longer 2-91 Ii ____ii 2--___A 48 laps model must started less full tank ensure proper pit stop 15 landing model must allowed come full stop its own accord must touched moving 16 During pit stop helper must touch model until after contestant starts engine re leasing signal contestant flier 17 ALL launches ground 18 Model must flown approximately parallel ground flight disqualified adult supervisor moderate violation 19 Score total elapsed time including pit stop time initial Rise-Off-Ground launch completion 48th lap 20 Please note Flying Third AMA Fall Flying Fair Postal Contest covered AMA Contest Sanction unless individual flights made during otherwise AMA sanctioned contest AMA surance applies accordingly 21 Send results received De cember 31 1979 Ed Whitten Last years results better first.lets see what can year Heres hoping clubs will sponsor contests youngsters especially postal Please send ALL times loners too should get out dads older friends after s against clockt RESULTS OF AMAS CHiCKEN HIGH INDOOR POSTAL CONTEST Hey did see Page 88 September issue contestants door contest list took up entire page didnt leave us space say Congratulations winners So CONGRATULATIONS Graham Davitt Leeds England won Hand Launched Stick Event whopping 10 minutes plus Easy B flight makes two wins out two Graham Nice going CONGRATULATIONS Tom Croft Manchester IN winning times 370 390 Hand Launched Glider Tom led whole bunch Indiana fliers high places contest get entries next winters postal contest bet will just have beg AMA space list top 10 run whole works STAR SKIPPERS CHUCK MARKOS DOUBLE WHAMMY next step up ladder Delta Dart really building flying both Out door Indoor models SO BIG neophytes just dont make Shown Chuck Markos 2-step NFFS Indoor flier first model has flat wing uses Dart plastic prop second uses same plans sliced cambered wing ribs bent wood prop Thats way bit time full sized plans additional details courtesy Chicago Aeronuts send self-addressed stamped envelope SASE Chuck Markos 1106 Montgomery Drive Deerfield IL 60015 Tell him Ed sent So thats gang forthis month 86 Model Aviation 3r
Edition: Model Aviation - 1979/10
Page Numbers: 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86
Frank Zaics name known over world model aviations living legends among famous authors articles books subject found ing father Academy Model Aero nauticsgoing back mid-30s AAMA Frank wrote AMA HQ recently noting controversy over decision remove magazine option adult AMA members 1979 except Family members re ceive automatically noted al ways intended AMA have its own maga zine first editor also noted legal obligation involved help lustify status non-profit ganization Subsequent discussion brought out point merely having newsletter house organ would suffice 1978 IRS specifically noted organization news portion Model Aviation magazine does count toward qualification AMAs status educational scientific organization whereas construction state-of-the-art-type articles Among Franks comments onder members realize Model via tion could reduce hold dues constant needed advertising bookkeeping profit MA could used AMA budget should also make ad vertisers feel good easing finan cial cost membership custom ersthis standard procedure practically organization Franks comments about advertising consistent original intent AMAs publication began back 30s guideline until mid-60s AMA News became part commercial magazine arrangement died 1975 commercial magazine went bankrupt AMA went back publishing its own magazine concept changed order prove members no general AMA funds being used finance new version Model viation decided maintain independent magazine budget done income magazine earmarked maga zine still true present its good idea because means magazine profits will go improving magazine pages color etc Yet AMA keeps growing maga zine advertising increases currently lim / Signature Lldsee Frank Zaic AMAs founders member Model Aviations Hall Fame looked like 1933 Orville Wright signed Glider License Federation Aeronautique Internationale behalf National Aeronautic Association before AMA Orville Wright Chairman NAAs Contest Committee Zaic also notes Wil bur Wright died year Frank born ited no 20% contents can come day surplus funds could transferred general AMA income potential great too far down road Frank Zaics thinking still appropriate food thought some Franks other comments interest tells what like during first days AMAs magazine during 30s first two issues prepared place Lt Alden Lt Alden definitely moving spirit Without him may have AMA early did form have now Anyway did editing typing material $2400 pawn shop Underwood did layout pasting drawing plans covers Page numbers headings set up letterby-letter cut second-hand 15c copies Esquire magazines terest note first two issues did cost AAMA American Academy Model Aeronautics penny Lt Alden paid printing postage Sort set example present MA does cost AMA penny two issues Lt Alden physically unable living dollar per day above points out importance having organization will perform task depending individual contri butions free time money Hope above will bring out few points may help clarify situa tion help members realize value magazine F urthermore according Frank Another point very vital assurance keeping continuity toric recording model aviation have no guarantee private sector magazines will stay business years years will change policy sur 74 Model Aviation rFrom AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents h ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 AMA FOUNDER AND AMAS MAGAZINE Federation Aeronautique Internatiotiale UNITED STATES OF AMERICA CLASS B GLIDER LICENSE Mr Frank Zaic Place Date BirthiUg 1 19L2i ChaIrman N A Contest CommIttee License No149- Date Issued June 9- 195-Issued Type Glider viving ones may speciaiize activities would recorded AMA obliged record phase Being corpo rate entity AMAs existence wil depend particular individuals will go on Personnel will change better worse basic work will continue Its important note AMA members today relatively new Few know background AMA got started what founding fathers meant Thus needs understood long range interests involved transcend immediate wants Therefore true intended organization re sponsive wishes its membership also obligation maintain directives purposes long established Toward end Frank Zaics thoughts important part AMA heritage still meaning ful guideline future HOMEOWNERS COVERAGE FOR MODEL AIRCRAFT Ever since courts Pennsylvania up held ruling excludes model aircraft coverage homeowners insurance policy has confusion over whether AMAs liability protection primary se condary subject described Model Aviation magazine March 79 issue page 73 also RC Modeler magazine August 79 issue page 60 Regardless AMAs coverage applies other coverage doesnt So surest protec tion AMA member covered automatically However should rash claims against AMAs coverage its reasonable expect AMAs cost go up ultimate effect amount AMA dues Obviously therefore desirable re verse situation because Penn sylvania ruling model aircraft treated same full-scale people-carrying aircraft likely happen because now insurance companies have alerted idea model aircraft accidents can ex pensive though rare like ly go back previous situation models regarded toys unlikely cause problems So though Pennsylvania decision commonly regarded ridiculous chance s overturning slim thing legal fight reversal courts would expensive idea holding down costs compromised theres another approach successfully applied already has restored model aircraft coverage some homeowners policies no extra cost idea has advised Alex Chisolm AMA member also independent insurance agent Alex AMA District X Vice-President few years ago long-time leader model activities Fresno area California provides insurance protection number West Coast model firms insur ance companies provided AMAs basic mem bership coverage awhile during mid-70s Thus Alex knows business sugges tion no mere pipe dream AMA CLUB REPORT 1978-19 As December 31 1978 43 clubs have memberships 100 New fact Pioneer RC Club has topped Orange Coast RCers has larg est several years Club 0140 1330 0116 0575 0329 0428 0551 Pioneer RC Club Inc Orange Coast RC Birds Inc Valley Forge Signal Seekers DC/RC Rockland County RC Greater Pittsburgh Aero RCers 0641 Tidewater RC Inc 0623 Richardson RC Club 0636 Northern Virginia RC Club 0162 South Alameda County RCers StateMembers CA348 CA 340 CA240 PA 210 MD200 NJ 1 92 PA 18 1 VAi 76 TXi 70 VA 1 65 CA 15 5 0970Sky Masters RC ClubMIi 55 0703Mid-Hudson RC SocietyNYi 50 0528Tulse GluedobbersOKi 50 0643Boeing Hawks RC Flyers merged WAi 44 0122CA139 0347MAi 34 0444NYi 32 0338MAi 26 0218FL123 0285 Cordoba Model Masters South Shore RC Blue Angels Cape Ann RC MAC Suncoast Aero Modelers Ft Wayne Flying Circuits Inc 0617 Manned Spacecraft Center RC East Bay RC Denver RC Eagles Prince Georges RC 495th RC Squadron Mentor Area RC Society Chicagoland RC Goodyear Model Airplane Club 0544CAi 20 i293COi19 0334MD119 0340MAi18 0508OHi18 0247 ILi18 0502 OHli 7 0599Chattanooga RCCIubTN113 0413Central Jersey RCNJ1i2 0468Rochester Aero ModelersNYi i 2 0274Suburban Aero Club Chicago ILill 0188CTill 0131CAlb 0156CAlb 0383MNiiO 0524OHi08 Oi2iCAlOS 0179COi03 0773AZiOl 0360MIbC 1016FLiOO Northern Connecticut RC Mann RC Club Inc San Jose Wavemasters RC Twin City RC Western Ohio RK Society Conejo RC Pikes Peak RC Arizona RC Society Inc Indian City RC Club Gold Coast RCers No Members 124 25--49 5074 7599 INi22i00i24 125 & up No Clubs 857 37i 1 20 62 24 19 1453 intent aircraft exclusion al lows insurance company insure liability model airplanes Since time have insured several model airplane enthusiasts primary lia bility attaching endorsement homeowners policy business liability policy did submit wording company have always accepted made clarification part policy have never yet submitted endorse ment turned down know ledgeable underwriter understood agreed fol lowing wording applies modify aircraft exclusion follows aircraft exclusion relating watercraft aircraft does ap ply model boats model airplanes hobby variety TOLEDO RAFFLE BIGGEST EVER years Toledo Weak Signals RC Club has conducted AMA raffle con nection annual exposition gener ous donation AMA has resulted efforts typically about thousand dollars year 25th anniversary show produced bigger usual nation$2i 25 Out amount two sets trophies will provided RC events 79 Nats balance will go AMA ScholarContinued page 78 What has done endorsement added homeowner policies says aircraft exclusion clause does apply model boats model airplanes Such re quest coming independent insurance agent has some weight Alex has gotten ac ceptance number modeling clients several different companies can can others Its worth try goal starting movement get insurance com panies accept models what Alexs own words subject concerning case homeowners insurer denied claim court backed up claiming RC model airplane just much aircraft passengercarrying 747 might have made both insurer court look absolutely ridicu lous its fact life insurer can find loophole big claim would pretty stupid go ahead pay About 15 years ago could see possi bility type thing happening forms coverage specifically de signed aircraft airports allied activ ity written aircraft insurers insurers write homeowners policies Homeowners policies include liability surance kinds hobbies sports cluding golf hunting fishing baseball whatever first introduced about 1954 same aircraft exclusion used still use today Since have discovered RC insurance companies havent discovered us feel have legitimate need theyll remove aircraft ex clusion fly model airplanes Back 1964 Harold Cox AMA member claims manager leading insurance company worked out clarification October1979 75 TXi 21 Total Clubs THE TRANS-AM RELAY RACE southern section United States have opport unity participate great event spectator supporter should receiving issue Model Aviation shortly before race take-off Sep tember 4 Duiles International Airport event have fol lowing developments race five teams five seven members will launch model aircraft race competition across United States best time point-to-point basis No pilot vehicle may exceed 55 mph team will fly two days overnight stop change-over point five new teams will take over relay next two days 12 relay change overs flying Washington DC Ontario CA back-tracking Las Vegas October 2 has year-long effort ganizing planning has vir tually full-time occupation Bob Doris Rich dedication race would never have gotten off ground So JOIN THEM ENROUTE AND CHEER OUR COMPETITORS ON Listed opposite page landing stop-over points enroute will able meet see Interstate highways Teams 12 legs race follows team captains hometown shown Leg Team 1 Dougs Hobby Shop Windrifters Indian Head MD Team 2 DCRC Team Gaithersburg MD Team 3 Woodbridge RC Club Team L Aquia Harbor VA PRESIDENTS REPORT President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS EARL E WITT 26 Warwick Drive Chambersburg PA 17201 Idds C jor Yd -ft Team 4 Northern VA RC Club Team Haymarket VA Team 5 Prince Georges RC Club Team Washington DC Leg B Team 1 Charlotte Flyers Charlotte NC Team 2 Miniature Aircraft Soc Team Canton NC Team 3 Tarheel Prop Spinners Southern Pines NC Team 4 LARKS Lexington SC Team 5 Jackson Flyers Columbia SC Leg C Team 1 Flying Griffins Orchard Hill GA Team 2 Atlanta Flyers Atlanta GA Team 3 Kirk Wheeler Team Lilburn GA Team 4 Atlanta Drones Team Decatur GA Team 5 Georgia Sr Citizen Flyers Team Americus GA Leg D Team 1 Radio Aero Modelers Team 2 Prattville AL Team 2 Radio Aero Modelers Team 1 Prattville AL Team 3 BAMA Flyers Team Birmingham AL Team 4 Meridian RC Club Team 1 Meridian MS Team 5 Meridian RC Club Team 2 Meridian MS Leg F Team Nelarks Team West Monroe LA Team 2 Capitol City RC Club Team Jackson MS Team 3 BTHOOM Team Downers Grove IL Team 4 No Central LA Aeromodelers Hodge LA Team 5 Shreveport Area RK Soc Team Minden LA Leg F Team 1 Houston RC Club Team Stafford TX Team 2 Lone Star Travelers Carroilton TX Team 3 NASA Flyers Houston TX Team 4 Southwest Modelers RC Club Hurst TX Team 5 Sharks Team Too Bossier City LA Leg G Team 1 Greater Southwest RC Club Ft Worth TX Team 2 Odessa Prop Busters Team Odessa TX Team 3 Haskeil Fliers Haskell TX Leg H Team 1 Windy Weather Wing Wagglers Big Spring TX Team 2 SPLAT Team Spur TX Team 3 John Wolflick Team El Paso TX Team 4 Warren Weaver Team El Paso TX Team 5 Mexican Association Team El Paso TX Leg Team 1 Southern Arizona Modelers Tucson AZ Team 2 Alamogordo Model Aviators Alamogordo NM Team 3 Hildalgo Wing Nuts Team Lordsburg NM Team 4 Fred Ewing Team Lordsburg NM 76 Model Aviation Team 5 Tucson RC Team Tucson AZ Leg J Team 1 Louis Lavine Team Tempe AZ Team 2 Sun Valley Fliers Phoenix AZ Team 3 Super Falcons Team Phoenix AZ Team 4 Chandler Sport Flyers Gilbert AZ Team 5 James Peterson Team Arcadia CA Leg K Team 1 1st Weedwaker Aero Squad San Diego CA Team 2 Scale Squad So CA Team Anaheim CA Team 3 Riverside RC Club Team Loma Linda CA Team 4 Torrey Pines Gulls San Diego CA Team 5 San Gabriel Valley RC League Hacienda Heights CA Leg L Team 1 Ruppert Team Morro Bay CA Team 2 SAMS Race Team Bellevue WA Team 3 LVRC Gamblers Las Vegas NV Team 4 Torrey Pines Gulls San Diego CA Team 5 SCAMPS Garden Grove CA TRANS-AM RC RELAY RACE SCHEDULE Leg DepartStop-OverArrive START OF RACE Sept 4 TuesRichmond VASept 5 Wed ADulles lnternl AirportKings DominionRaleigh NC ETA 1100 am-12 noonWendell-Knightdale Airport ETA 1200-100 pm Sept 6 ThursFayetteville NCSept 7 Fri BRaleigh NCFayetteville Comm ChurchColumbia SC ETA 1200-100 pmintertec Data Systems 1-20 Exit 65 ETA 1230-130 pm Sept 10 MonAtlanta GASept 11 Tues CColumbia SCSo Dekaib MallMontgomery AL ETA 100-200 pmAuburn U Campus 80 ETA 1130 am-1230 pm Sept 12 WedMeridian MSSept 13 Thurs DMontgomery ALGaylords Parking LotJackson MS ETA 1230-130 pmHwy 49 So South 1-20 ETA 1100-1200 noon Sept 14 FriMonroe LASept 15 Set EJackson MSnear GM PlantShreveport LA ETA 1130 am-1230 pmSharks Flying Field Airline Dr ETA 1100-1200 noon Sept 17 MonDallas TXSept 18 Tues FShreveport LAMesquite RC FieldFt Worth TX ETA 100-200 pmTarrant Co Jr College ETA 1030-1130 am Sept 19 WedAbilene TXSept 20 Thurs GFt Worth TXAileene MillsOdessa TX ETA 1200-100 pmWarfield Truck Stop ETA 1230-130 pm Sept 21 FriVan Horn TXSept 22 Sat HOdessa TXHoliday innEl Paso TX ETA 100-200 pmCowtown Boot Co ETA 1030-1130 am Sept 24 MonLordsburg NMSept 25 Tues IEl Paso TXTruck Weigh StationTucson AZ ETA 1230-130 pmPima Co Fairgrounds ETA 1230-130 pm Sept 26 WedPhoenix AZSept 27 Thurs JTucson AZSanders AviationBlythe CA So 56th StBlythe Fairgrounds ETA 1100-1200 noonETA 1130 am-1230 pm Sept 28 Friindlo CASept 29 Sat KBlythe CAVan Buren Rd No 1-10Ontario CA ETA 1100-1200 noonOntario Speedway ETA 1030-1130 am Oct 1 Mon L Ontario CA Barstow CA Virginia Way & Barstow Rd ETA 1030-1130 am MODEL AVIATION MONTH Model aviation officially recog nized Governor Robert Ray State Iowa proclamation pro claiming July Model Aviation Month state culmination efforts District VII Vice-President Ken Morris 12 Iowa model clubs signing ceremony governors office governor made hon orary member AMA present ed Muscatine Miniature Aircraft Association hat Bumper stickers pro claiming Model Aviation Month Iowa distributed Sig Manufacturing Company represented ceremony Hazel Sigafoose Maxey Hester Public recognition type pro vides stature hobby ot-IJoIll ILr N,Ao B 1, &mo nor ThE Sm, rUC Itrio ttori fl,03t333 SOodol 0333133 331030333k31 lo3fl UoodporO 303 A33d3.3 II3I33In3d3333g3,,33j3Ir3I3t3 333333313333333t333 o,3101,r33013,d ILIi330,fl3333333333131333 flo~ 3r333331 ILIl,,lo133o1333333333333 3 33330333333 333333333333333133d,33333p33g3103O3333313303r33 r33333fl333 O3333 333 IO3p3d0 333 33333 11333133 13 33333 31331, 133303 C3 3333I303 3 N,. rI3,.0 31 IOK Ill I0w1,3,3 3333 S333333 j30 U,3O3fl3 3IoirI \urtrro, 3i1ortI I3 oI,, 3 IlI03~3I Oct 2 Tues Las Vegas NV Union 76 Truck Stop ETA 1230-130 pm END OF RACE October1979 77 proclamation making July Model Aviation Month Iowa signed Iowa Governor Robert D Ray surrounded enthusiastic group modelers including Earl F Witt 3rd left national president Academy Model Aeronautics Also attending several other modeling dignitaries including John D Mertz left Des Moines Modelaires presi dent Hazel Sigafoose right Witt Sig Manufacturing Ken Morris over gover nors left shoulder 7th District VP AMA far right Maxey Hestor Sig Manufac turing young man next governor Morris son Iowa Des Moines groups have actively promoting membership respective clubs type media event pleasing results governor made honorary member AMA SECRETARY-TREASURERS REPORT Jim McNeiII AMA Secretary-Treasurer 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 get letters readers erry Bockius Colchester CT writes expect types fly Indoor microfilm ships would wonder such heavy insurance claims incurred youd care comment Id interested Id glad comment Jerry percentage declared Free Flight fliers AMA rolls less 2% total membership believe registered Free Flight enthusiasts small number fly Indoor ships Thus portion Indoor people overall membership quite small Since about 80% fliers RC another sizeable group general interest no special insurance rate others has devised yet However may someday come Douglas Dalilke Oshkosh WI asks No 1 does AMA need high rent Washington DC lobby RC dislike being given no voice matter No 2 Up cold sometimes -30 F pay surance Dec Jan Feb No 3 insure man class es flies charge Indoor flier 40 lb RC monster answer Doug concerning AMA HQ location that AMA started As subsidiary NAA AMA has either same building across street until now open-minded moving lower rent location factors involved Cer tainly some help located heart government agencies suggestion 9-month insurance plan unique dont know would work What flier under such scheme flew plane balmy day during no-insurance month bad accident have reply third question maybe someday will try such proposal YOU have question ask con cerning Academy its dues insurance whatever Write see answer want thank Jerry Bockius Doug Dahlke being concerned enough correspond cannot promise reply mag Ill give answer AMA has come long way since little kid grew up 100 miles Doug Janesville WI flew 12 months year outdoors RC no radios no glow gasoline engines rub ber bands mailed 25 cents NAA license fly contests Later 25c rubber jobs SOc gas sies Today dues hundred times higher $25 license Everything else little higher also other thing forgot mention Doug minute ago DO have voice matter have voice matter repre sented excellent District VP Mr Ken Morris sits AMA gov erning body votes behalf change modeling laws EXCITING SMASH FINISH TO MIAMA REPORT unique special interest group has its own newsletter published eight times year contains Indoor 3-view plans little peanut-size scale planes national news Indoor Scale flying interested building Indoor Rubber-Powered Scale write Dr John Martin 3227 Darwin St Miami FL 33133 $5 year become member receive eight issues Hangar Pilot news flash Dr John adds $1000000 send blimp ready inflated poor blimp parked outside hangar fliers busy inside microfilm job important flight before fat blimp takes up Kay I-tartan nas just set new Florida state record Indoor Stick 2334 other fliers congratulating him L-R Terry Rimert Jim Black Ron Sharpton Jim Stewart Bill Smead Doc Martin Ray Harlan Roman Szymula MIAMA special interest group has members over US Together NIMAS co-sponsor annu al time trials Northwood Institute West Baden IN interested little funny Indoor Scale planes write Dr John sign up Next time will begin new expose another AMA special interest group See then. Toledo Raffle ship Fund Thanks strong support Meanwhile Raffle Chairman Ed Graben stetter has provided report 79 raf fle winnersa fantastic array Al Hard le New Castle PAMax 90F engine L E Monneyhan Nashville TNWebra Speed 61 engine Carlos Priemer El Paso TXEnya 60 XEII engine Cont pg 75 Weak Signals 78 Model Aviation symbol MIAMA Indoor organizationthe beautiful Goodyear blimp facilities tradition MIAMA fliers both respectful grateful So impor tant fat blimp parked outside cold could inside its own parlor safe world Read see. L-R Rayot Boston .was captain USA WC Indoor Team Roman Szymula Ron Sharpton Jim Black watching Ray tune up C B Haag Ft Wayne INK&B 61 pump type engine Richard W Folk Pandora OHSupertigre X6OSL engine Keith Orman Charlestown INRossi R60 engine C Nelson Detroit MIYS 60 5R engine Cherie Hodges W Carrollton OH---Kraft 60 engine Tom Hassling Quncy ILPSi D Mustang kit Paul Miller Mt Clemens MICrus 700 series radio Albert Winters BirminghamMIAce FM radio W Hansen Racine WIOSFS6O engine W Hale Bowling Green OH4-ch EK Logic trol radio Tom Wilber Columbus OHMRC series 775 radio Michon Detroit MIValair MK36T radio Mike Shareck Lindsey OntCannon model 820 radio E Carbaic Berrien Springs MIVariant 5-ch radio Roger Bedell Belleville MIExpert series MK2 5-ch radio Hank Damask Monroeville PAFutaba FP6 FN radio James Rodens Springfield ILTH6 Tower Hobbies radio Mike Bokalich Amherst OHRear Win Speedster kit Keith Jackson Appollo PARoyal Super Sport radio Connecticut Maine achusetts Hampshire Rhode Island nt DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Associate Vice-Presidenes Robert C Brodnar 405 Male Streen Nashua NJ 03060 Raymond Gibouleau 39 High Sn Old Town Mt 04468 George Parker 7 Pool Dr LeeMA 01238 A Mikn Schindler 5 Bolduc Dr Ledyard CT 06339 William Wilbur 6 Laurel Ave Kittery ME 03904 Well Nats once again behind us about 50 hours spend hav ing arrived Tuesday PM departing NH again 8 AM Thursday morning extreme pleasure being present first meeting newly chartered club first meeting first chartered clubtheir charter arrived day meeting called WINNI PESAUKEE RADIO CONTROLLERS club officers President Barry Northrup V-P Gerard Bachand three Ba chands belong AMA Secretary Wayne Richardson 61 Richardsons AMA members Treasurer old friend Armand Cote has RC hobby sport probably since before got re member meeting him Sunday fun-fly abandoned Conway Airport back about 1956 used ground-based Gyro trans mitters latest device directionfinder developed Harry Morgan used small loop listen regeneration receiver Dick Sherman came along visit big help fielding some questions about CB mat ters rulemaking Ernie Stomer Norwalk OHF7F Tigercat Twin kit Jim Moorhead Atlanta GAKraft series 79 radio Kevin Brown Wadsworth OHFox Twin en gine Mark Aimanovich Dayton OHHertenberger 61 FGC engine W M Halpin Rochester NY6-ch Cox Hobbies radio Pat Delcastillo Toledo OHCarrerra ASW 17 glider kit Robert Kucher Oshkosh WITrion Pattern Randall Lewis Bowling Green OHBucker Jungmeister bi-plane kit C J Smith Grand Balne MIOS Max 60 en gine Ed Bywalec Chicago ILHB 61 PDP engine Shirley Mienter Toledo OHOPS 60 engine Dan Baker Adrian MIUFO kit Bridi Tern Heminger Toledo OHWankel 30 en gine William Wardlow Whippany NJT28D kit John Gaston Melbourne FLPatricia Pattern kit Eugene Luxton Burton MIPrather Dee Vee Racing boat kit Lowell Laney Cincinnati OHT2A Sport kit Allan Hoover Royal Oaks MIRoyal C47 kit Bob Johnson Fon du Lac WIPrather Pan ther kit Ralph Corelle Salisbury NCHoward DGA 15 kit John Smith Brockton MA tells has another spectacular demo-fly works October great names RC expected present including Tony Bonetti disappointed didnt make last onewe too Tony felt flying good April 1st District Meeting YOU AINT SEEN NO THING YET John finest organ izers have whole AMA John plans have seminar-type meetings well demos lots other surprises Have received few calls out-of-state AMA members way summer vacation New Hampshire people ask can fly up can contact So far have able come up good solid suggestions Phone want fly vaca tion New England dont have Torrey Pines asphalt runways some good hills provide some soaring lift still lots fields RC few FF U-control clubs have grown faster year other clubs New England door has several sites New England too Whats pleasure Just call informa tion think getting back ba sics now can expect AMA con tinue grow recent decision truly tax exempt organization general agreement need flying field procurement other goals can look some good solid growth next two three years Happy see fine articles Sec retary-Treasurer Jim McNeill Alabama Great job Jim helping AMA members understand HQ financial story well getting some good licks AMA torian New Jersep Ynrk II DISTRICT REPORT John C Grigo District II Vice-President 6387 Badger Drive Lvckpvrt NY 14094 Associate Vice-Presidents Pete Bianchini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 John Byrne 36-29 213th St. Rayside NY 11361 Prank Drench 5 Willow Ave Piscanaway NJ 08854 Hank Likes 46 Cury Dr Tows River NJ 58753 Adam SassIer 50 Raedi Rd. Apt A-2 Schenectady NY 12309 Tom Silver RD3 Box 412 Messeva NY 13662 Hank Swish 2 Lorraine Ave Auburn NY 13021 have procrastinated long enough writ ing column hoping see flood re turned questionnaires clubs Dis trict II flood has decidedly under whelming 30 158 clubs re sponding Dont complain disagree actions Council meeting because will responding accord majority voice 30 clubs took trouble read return questionnaire results first question asked rate six items order importance club way tallied low score important high score least important Flying sites rates first place importance 59 points check results ques tion 3 before get excited about Second spot point went clear RC frequencies 60 points temper thought vast majority responding clubs 28 either RC gen eral interest types Only FF CL club responded Third place 80 points dues ratevery important times racing inflation Fourth place survey first question went competitive events 120 points too read being indica tive mainly sport flier makeup district Yet district has its share meets year tells competitive fliers very dedicated Fifth place 127 points comes maga zine now reading Based re sults first survey comes abso lutely no surprise Letters still coming asking drop mandatory magazine least back optional status Ill keep try ing Last place went AMA Nats IS food thought Lets see thousands dollars did lose last years Nats second question asked clubs opinion about hiring lobbyist assist se curing additional clear RC frequencies keeping present frequencies 18 said yes 10 said no 2 no opinions seems interested keeping frequencies having place use results question 3 should AMA hire man HQ prime assignment finding new flying sites retaining existing sites fell flat 22 responding no 8 said yes seems first paradox con sidering question le 2 clar ifying comments considered does come out clear Most people clubs feel know about local area people would some outsider can better handle problems themselves outside interference word agree lo cal level Yet also feel AMA should about flying fields general standpoint Perhaps should call PR man get October1979 79 involved fourth question concerned loca tion proposed AMA museum Orlando FL California neither Fifteen clubs said Orlando may expected Eastern district specified California 5 no preference 10 wanted neither kind what expected conservative District 2 last explainable question number 5 asked about possibility relocation AMA HQ Orlando Lake Charles LA Springfield OH stay Washington Lake Charles vote did no opinion Orlando received 5 votes Springfield 11 Stay Washington led way 12 votes Based will back Washington Springfield voting issue question arises sixth item question rather indication few areas bylaws special Council committee will may review possible change listed jog thinking try pick brains future use Based some comments succeeded Well next month Ill put together third survey form get Out early possible However response doesnt im prove dramatically wont bother 4th survey Ill merely bumble along own using inputs few care enough write personal letters should reading about same time am sending out third survey PLEASE re spond Good flying Ohio sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe District Ill Vice-President 1101 ERahn Read Dayton OH 45429 Associate Vice-Prenidento Joe Biben 5192 Edenharst Lynharsn OH 44124 Prancis Fluharty 504 21st Sn Vienna WV 25101 Laird Jackson 523 Meadowbrook Sn David PA 19087 Edward Wisser 1521 Summit St McKeesport PA 15131 Hi folks am late again barely meet ing deadline after missing last issue Same old excusetoo little time too much So Im going use excuses Ill simply bow out end term let someone time possibly intent handle chore Its fun serving District VP times its hectic Im happy influence Ive able exert national AMA operation unhappy time avail able serve local level think AMA business good hands general policies direction future good Obviously everything isnt perfect thats partly due very complex nature modeling days AMA HQ Council need construc tive help can get things must contributed folks like yourself local level Its large army volunteers really backbone Academy lieve Academy needs certainly intend continue sup port modeling country whatever ca pacity can has too much part life stop now short report Ed Wisser Assoc VPs Ed reports 2nd Annual Tn-Valley Static Show held Eastland Mall North Versaille PA showed increase 67 entries 1978 110 entries 1979 As chairman show committee have confirmed dates 3rd annual show May 1 2 31980 possibility may move new Century II Mall will large Randall Park Mall Cleveland Look out Joe may challenge yet Ed also forwards biographical data Ive asked Assoc VPs info since feel folks would enjoy Ed writes am currently retired United States Steel Co Dusquesne Works Dusquesne PA after 39 years service Electrical De partment IS years management maintenance Open Hearth BOF De partments have private pilots license both land seaplane flying service Civil Air Patrol during WW II 1942 1946 model activities date back boy hood days have member AMA 38 years Most interest has Scale aircraft categories served Scale Advisory Committee first formed 1955 since changed Scale Board am currently serving have built flown Free Flight rubberband U-Control Radio Control might also add Ed presented AMA Outstanding Achievement Award promoting model aviation Ilelawate ict tolambia land h tanlina IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Asnociate Vice-Presidents Wayne Abernethy 5221 Marlboro Pike HiIlsdo MD 20027 Bob Champine 205 lipton Rd. Newport News VA 23606 Howard Crispin 611 Beechwood Charlottsville VA 22901 V Bill Helms 2000 Tyoola Road Charlotte NC 28210 Scotnie Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington 08 19809 John Preston 7012 Eloira Court Falls Chorob VA 22042 PavI Yacobacci 0408 Winthrop Dr. Payetteville NC 28301 would like start months column saying THANKS BOB DORIS RICH headaches endless hours hard work have put getting route together Trans-Am Race would also like thank Bob Clint owner Happy Hobby Shop playing host District IV Trans-Am teams Bob hosted meeting shop July 12th teams Leg could meet talk Bob Doris Rich pick minds last minute hints race also think Carl Goldberg deserves vote thanks letting Bob Doris spend much time race kinds people make hobby what article will probab ly appear print after race has started just record good luck teams thanks clubs District IV participated club District has received copy Getting Keeping Flying Sites please let know soon possible can get copy very good publication can help you dont have flying site troubles District IV Meeting Well have finally pinned down date time place District IV meet ing dates October 13th 14th general meeting scheduled start 10 am October 13th Edison High School Alexandria VA Sunday 14th will have fun fly demonstrations phases aeromodeling Prince Georges RC Club Field Bowie MD club District IV will receive special mailing information detail about meeting get etc Keep mind meeting fun fly demo open AMA members District IV Now time come express wants desires people AMA HQ find out what other people doing hobby Also lets sure phase modeling represented year best way to sure club interests represented club membersl means Free Flight Control Line Indoor Glider Radioevery phase information contact Howard Crispin RCCVA President 611 Beechwood Drive Charlottesville VA 22901 lot people working very hard make meeting successplease dont let down would like dedicate few lines column Horrace Cain District VI VP reference article concerning Contest Directors August 79 issue MA hope United Airlines never sends through District IV lot CDs took offense article feel will probably get few letters own district CDs thats impres sion CDs run contest suggest should find out little about what CD really does am sure CDs District VI work just hard ones know District IV deserve lot thanks get AMA Election Coming Up am writing article July will appear MA September October issue Anyway still too early think about would like have fice Secretary-Treasurer AMA officer District IV members will vote year lot have asked think would best man job personal choice would John Byrne has served VP District II now AVP District believe out 80 Model Aviation Ed Wisser District Ill Associate VP candidates best qualified mast dedicated improvement AMA know John would always aware individual members desires would great asset Academy would like see District IV really turn out John Byrne upcoming election Whats Happening District Golden Triad Model Masters Its over now chance visit Bill Pardue quite few Control Line fliers re cent US Control Line Championships Winston-Salem NC weather pretty badcold rainy windyplus gas short age guys still flew what could see enjoyed Thanks Bill fine contest excellent job CD Jim Thrift Memorial Fun Fly Dont forget Jim Thrift Fun Fly scheduled Octo ber 6th 7th Winston-Salem NC un derstand DCRC Show Team will something see Thanks DCRC Show Team will also hope visit North Carolina AMA members can See Getting Started Indoor Flying Anyone Greenbelt/Laurel MD area wishing learn art Indoor Free Flight can con tact Tom Vallee 444 Henryton So Laurel MD 20810 Tom has place fly Indoor willing help newcomers PAMPA Thanks PAMPA putting newsletter mailing list Control Line pilots receiving newsletter Stunt News better sign up fast loaded good Control Line articles Charles County RC Club chance visit CCRC members weekend AT6 Race Stand-Off Scale ConAlabama ida 0 Seorgia isspy o Rico Sooth tarolina 0 Tennessee V DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V VicePresident 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 3521J9 205 879-5550 Associate Vice-Presidents John Gorday 631 Queen Circle Jackson MS 39209 Jerome Hall 4326 Baywood Dr. Huntsville AL 35805 Richard Jackson 106 Thonolee St. Charleston Hgns SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Bunyan Dr Delray Beach FL 33444 Phillip McDowell 6521 Rolling Fork Dr. Nashville TN 37205 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00666 Boo 1532 Fajardo PR 00648 Ed Moorman PD Boo 1643 Eglin AFB FL 32542 Tom Thacker 2390C Lawrencenille Hwy Decatur GA 30033 Junior Problem recent Kissim mee FL Fun Fly no juniorsthe problem junior Tom Velaskey Jr 1 it2 years old beat everyone including dad flying instructor Don Muddiman Now thats real Junior Problem Times changing news letters District Palm Beach Aero Country Club just name-the-newsletter contest won Steve Clemson suggested Windsock Remote Control Association Central Florida thinking naming its newsletter Prop A-Gator suggested Dick Clason Capitol City R/C Club Jackson MS middle name-the-newsletter con test Call newsletter anything like test very interesting contest included team stand-off 1/4 scale AT6 Pylon race very realistic Richmond area club members cleaned up 1st 2nd 3rd places AT6 races Below picture winners front row judges back row Beneath shot AT6 winners planes L-R Pete Womack Bob Fuiwider Rich Baker Dick Duckhardt bottom another view AT6 racers Photos John Preston put mailing list can keep up whats happening Along same lines Florida Pattern Association Florida Modelers Association Gulf Coast Radio Control Club Mobile AL will sporting newly de signed logos fresh air along coast must keep creative juices flowing live Atlanta area already club might check out Icarians secretary new club Betty Underwood also maintains club membership Alabama club Lake Guntersville RC Flyers Soaring Sunny Summer Afternoon headline full-page spread Summerville Journal-Scene featuring Charleston RC Society Society uuasts 90 members also outing Coastal Centre Retarded Lad son SC Myrtle Beach AFB Coastal Air Modelers provided model display Open House few models pictured In, Some Coastal Air Modelers pic tured below really happy bunch somebodyforgot say smile picture snapped Doc Leidner CD Tropic Aeros RC Club Miami FL says mature contest flier realizes volun teers aint got no contest Tropic Aeros record 27 entrants appar ently record number volunteers Although enjoy contests competing watching reading about am reminded time time AMA members discontented what perceive AMAs total orientation ward contest fliers member wrote recent ly said Sunday flier largely pays contest programs return dues gets couple dollars worth surance raunchy magazine snide re marks doesnt go along tal program what hell ever also says no AMA listens Sunday flier Now low blow fact VP columns filled invita tions membership write VP about anything Write Ill listen try help possible Its hard know what however someone writes says Im discontented AMAmake con tent Please identify problem offer suggestion two solution space available column Club Month presentation No club nominated month Im also looking nominations Junior Month Unsung Hero month latter being dedicated bjit unrecognized membet know type always willing help seldom getting glory Henry Ar nold Birmingham RC Club shown low right handing transmitterto Mark Franklin Unsung Hero Henry works clubs contests has handled purchases fuel club written newsletter ad infinir,m SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT October1979 81 Illinois ana UCCO ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Horrace Cain District VI VicePresidenl 525 Weidner Road Buffalo Grove 60090 Associate Vice-Pesidents Dave Daso c/n DA Enterprises Boo 335 Haobstadt IN 47639 Chock Delano 7203A Twin Oaks Dr Indianapolis IN 40226 Roger Geers RR 5 Qaincy IL 62301 Frank Hughes 709 NE 44th St Kansas City MO 64116 Glenn Lee 819 Mandrake Batavia IL 60510 Jim Sears P0 Boo 308 Burgin KY 40310 Bob Underwood 4109 Concord Oaks Dr St Louis MO 63126 AVP Roger Geers sent picture scale lineup Mint Julep Meet Ken tucky District VI well-represented AVP Bob Underwood first RC Con test Coord Ralph White second Roger concerned number full scale aircraft attempted mix up RCers Such lack discipline disturbing Just recently very experienced fixed base operator flight instructor well aware RC activity remote Site demon strating forced landing student near RC field resulted 60 Schn Pat tern ship firmly imbedded wing Cessna 150 after glancing off propeller near disaster no injured As far know no legal action resulted did would lose can bet big boys would suffer Air discipline us Right wrongwe stand lose What answer THINGS TO DO Sept 8-9 Kansas City RC Biplane Large Scale Jacomo Park Sept 9 Chicago Aeronuts 17th Annual 01 FF Meet Bong Field WI Sept 16 Thermaleers 38th Annual FF Meet Flat River MO Sept 15-16 Spirits St Louis Reno Warbird Pylon Races Sept 16 Hamilton County IN RC Flyers Open Fun Fly Limbo Combat Open Pylon Sept 16 South Bend IN Tn-Valley RC Club Annual Fun Fly Sept 22-23 Eagles IMVSA Soaring Meet Buder Park St Louis MO Sept 22-23 Thorn Creek RC Club Annual Pattern Contest Includes Pre-Novice Lan sing IL Ed Devine 312 331-7946 Sept 23 Chicago Aeronuts 36th Annual Mid western Championship FF Meet Bong Field WI Sept 23 Kokomo IN Blue Angels RC Fun Fly Paul Jones 317 628-3860 Sept 29-30 Carbondale IL Sky Squires Sport Scale Pattern District VI activity red hot clubs sanctioned contest has light turn-out con sider Ralph White VI RC CC says Dis trict VI will have over 120 sanctioned meets 79 Jim Thomerson VI CC CL FF reported too CL meets loads help sessions club contests social activities some fun flying just can find time go sanctioned meets District VI doing same time and/or same place Points Ponder CL Combat Bob Burch VI CL Contest Board stated Chicago Aero Angels newsletter ground friend takes away enemies McDonnell Douglas RC Clubs Carrier Wave Overheard pits Well problem pattern plane does what tell agree thanks Fred Holmes kind words Mid-Missouri RC Assoc Fly paper Thanks also support getting words out members FH 815 Oaklawn Dr Columbia MO 65201 can get share Kansas City Sunchasers RC Clubs big problem have lots trouble deciding flying site use weekend Maybe KC area flying sites helped spawn some contestants KCRCs Pattern meet very fcw clubs re porting larger usual turn-out Pat tern meet year Good show KCRC Soaring Flight Stan Watson 3402 Hickory Ln Hazelcrest IL 60429 St Louis Eagles Newsletter Ken Helen Olsen 820 Old Bonhomme Rd University City MO 63132 will keep glider pi lots well informed Soaring activities Inquire youre Indoor Rubber Scale Junior programs etc investigate Star Skipper Ed Whitten P0 Box 176 Wall St Station New York NY 10005 Lots good info Thanks Ed sample Quincy IL Falcons newsletter has hobby center reporting new thing will 1/5 scale 90 engines Another new thing have yet done er far behind can get Next months article will feature inter esting personality District VI rich cre ative talented people cant certainly justice deserve think few can spotlighted Any ideas have will welcome addition Im working some items promote District VI unit Although geographic layout rather widespread can foster homogeneous family modelers Whether resident KY IN IL MO also member Dis trict VI AMA what see thats real modelers So fly friendly skies See yall Iowa an esota orsir VII DISTRICT REPORT Kenneth F Merris District VII Vice-President 1023 Iowa Avenue Moscatine IA 52761 Associate VicePresidents James Clark 4444 Woodview Dr NE Cedar Rapids IA 52401 Robert Londbnrg 4928 Tiogo Sn. Daloth MN 55804 Tim Prion 11287 Soar Sterling Hgts MI 48078 William Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Tr St Joseph Ml 49085 Geoff Styles 2601 5 Beaomont Ave Koosassille WI 53139 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 Wayne Ynager 38235 Castle Romalas MI 48174 As said last reportGovernor Robert D Ray proclaimed July Model Aviation Month Iowa July 12th Present signing ceremonies MUSCATINE MINIATURE AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION club originating request procla mation following Iowa clubs DES MOINES MODELAIRESTRI-COUNTY RC Carrol IASOOLAND RC MODELERS Sioux City IA IOWA CITY AEROHAWKS AT LANTIC HAWKS RC CEDAR RA PIDS SKYHAWKS Also signing HAZEL SIGAFOOSE MAXEY HESTER Sig Manufacturing graciously supplied bumper stickers distribution Iowa clubs Mr EARL WITI president AMA presented Governor Ray honorary membership AMA AWARD OF AP PRECIATION support model avia tion MR DAN KNOX president Mus catine club presented Governor Ray Muscatine Miniature Aircraft Association cap honorary member group important thing come out proclamation may recognized some time fact governor has recog nized activity given time sig nature will show general public viable group individuals organized recognized beneficial selves type recognition helps AMA model aviation grow will help obtain greater public recognition 82 Model Aviation Contentment Satisfaction Jim Marvin Jackson Purchase Modelers Mayfield KY shows us what its about pure enjoy ment flight Governor 1-loDer u I-say signs --wloaem Avia sion Month proclamation Representatives attending signing ceremony Iowa Capitol steps MISSISSIPPI VALLEY SOARING contest held July 8th well-attended $200 cash prizes given away plus some merchandise prizes GREATER GRAND RAPIDS FUN FLY will held September 8 1979 KENT RADIO AEROMODELERs field event sponsored KENT RADIO AEROMODELERS WESTERN MICHI GAN RAF Contact 1049 28th St SW Wyoming MI 49509 informa tion MILWAUKEE FLYING ELECTRONS will again hold aerobatic scale con test Aero Park Airport Milwaukee August 18-19 1979 has always well-attended con test excellent prizes good competi tion Contact LARRY DATTILIO 4112 N Downer Ave RUSSELL KNETZGER 2625 E Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 52311 pre-registration other informa tion printed Nats will over Executive Council will have met hope have good report Council ac tions actions nominating committee meeting Nationals would like point out have NO comments agenda published Presidents Column makes little difficult vote wishes Council meeting ever take consideration comments newsletters receive does help Keep coming does take some time read now receive about 60 newsletters month Most very good informative would like remind newsletter editors about patch available HQ Write Larry Bolich Special Events Director complete information Arkansas siana Me,co trnma s VIII DISTRICT REPORT John Embry District VIII Vice-President 1500 Anita Street Sniphur LA 70663 Associane Vice-Peidenrs Razz Averill 9117 La Barranea NE Alburguergon NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Sulphur LA 70663 Gene Hempet 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 Witliam Hartey ttt 927 Commerce Pleasanton TX 78064 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Bacnlesoilte OK 74003 Nats time just around corner time writing have asked VP substitute him next two months report also possibil ity sit him Execu tive Council meeting Lincoln NB early August personally feel governing body Academy calibre number new ideas programs can come out main problem facing Executive Council moment attitude some its members few its members con stantly coming up old statements did cant Headquarters have again opinion always felt lot can ac complished group people say Lets get program started will help get organized whole thing just boils down better lead stand back wait someone lead read article time Followship Executive Council could review article find very beneficial time enough lecture would like comment some club news letters have sent way lately know much work put good newsletter club member would par ticipate club betterment month does newsletter editor club offi cers would beat down trying find work everyone So month get newsletter think much work went might contribute club newsletter Academy Model Aeronautics outstanding newsletters have opportunity read lately Lejournal dEscadrille 114th RC Aero Squadroh Grapevine TX Edited Al Alman 2609 Burningtree Ct Arlington TX 76014 newsletter Im referring first issue best Ive seen Keep up good work Al team Newsletters again far easiest way spread comments views want points kept secret dont let us hear us mean people read newsletters just heard President Jimmy Carters speech energy confidence Unit ed States thinks about objec tive light might also see problems facing clubs especially Academy Model Aeronautics basic ly same Inasmuch seem wan dering aimlessly direction closing would like challenge member District VIII stand up counted Show pride confidence club Academy participating DONT JUST STAND THEREFLY Ned Barnes District VIII AVP tainrado as aska lr Dakota h takota IXWytming DISTRICT REPORT Vince Mankowski District IX Vice-President 105 Waldo Circte Bellense Nt 68005 AssociaSe Vice-Presidesrns Charles Brannon 2220 Matiposa Blvd Casper WY 82601 Paul Kenel 910 North 12th Fargo NO 58102 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Aroada CO 80005 Jim OReilly 4760 N Basnin Wichina KS 67220 Jim Ricketts 516 S Cloodas Sinan Falls SD 57103 first taste Nats work 79 just hit whirlwind will continue next couple weeks has begun prepare Council meeting usually takes several days itself prepare bylaws commit tee meeting since have elected chairman committee will require additional preparation organize thoughts Councils meeting special interest groups meeting re quested last Council meeting because felt input essential addition Nats own stompin grounds site manpower problems Ive involved Add fact have selected years Control Line Category Director means now have opportunity get involved event directors officials equipment needs sorts different people Busy bet Fun Absolutely wouldnt miss world thing has made biggest impression during last few days spirit cooperation among modelers As example held press conference Lincoln last Monday July 24 task come up models display press television personnel Keep mind October1979 83 AMA President Earl Witt presents Governor Ray Appreciation Award Landon Morris holds governors proclamation Bob Hansing Minnesota Soaring Society ready launch Mississippi Valley Soar ing contest local modelers preparing National Championships checked old shopping list determined needed Pattern ship some Scale models few Free Flights Helicopter Sailplane Speed CL Rac ing Stunt couple flying demos once asked refused ask modeler borrow number ship week before Nats answer will SURE Thursday needed find helicop ter make flying demonstration call Council Bluffs Iowa finds Charlie Legg chopper disassembled Charlie worked weekend regular job somehow managed during evenings Friday Sat urday Sunday reassemble machine Monday afternoon Charlie made long drive Lincoln helicopter demonstration flight spirit coop eration makes Nats modeling worthwhile people would ever know about efforts Charlie Legg like others expects no payment re ward things because want Mr Legg Ed Prohaska Roy Hogan Joe Mock gave time loaned pride joy fellow modeler sincere thank Headquarters Visit weekend July 8 attended committee meeting Washington DC Rather return directly home took opportunity visit AMA HQ following Monday Tuesday Im going give lengthy report mechanics business carried out although can assure business run very professional efficient manner Instead want know some people have up fronL Everyone familiar Worths Wheeleys Winters Ehlings indeed lucky have fine gentle men doing such excellent job us Most nosing around however centered finding out about people no hears about watched people like receptionist Linda Brown answer phones sorted out daily paperwork proofread mater ial someone else Carol Merfeld Dale Kern teamed up handle Nats en try forms reply packets kept regular jobs going As Carol processed AMA business Dale Shirley Shipley sorted mail Later Shirley back handling supply service requests taking inventory Over Model Aviation Kay Schell took break posting charges hobby shop sales magazines show operation IBM Composer used AMA section Herb Silbermann laying out next issue MA treasurer Jim McNeill reported accounting department last issue MA another area increasing activi ty havent done already read article already have read re-read Jims report Micheline Madison back another small room lined files books sea paperwork first seen talking phone about CL Combat Team material looking information someone else has requested making some notes other projects yet done day Outside doorway almost hall Debbie Dews types pro cesses sanctions non-stop basis possible mention everyone Most time cannot count everyone always scurrying around doing something Yet person interrupted question request re sponded quickly completely smile dont know AMA finds people like hope dont ever lose Sioux Falls RCers attended Control Line contest put Jim Ricketss AVP South Dakota Doing super job timing counting laps helping Jim put CL contest Sioux Falls RCers Radio Control boys chipped help needed benefitted special thank Sioux Falls RCers Control Line crowd Ohmagorsh bad enough put someones name magazine incorrectly get club wrong put whole crowd differ ent state ohmagorsh explain quote letter AVP Frank Hughes Kansas City MISSOURI Well now youve done Oily real ly have gone done time area may cut off supply Hot Stuff infiltrate balsa supply un known alien termite awakens eats after balsa has glued sanded isnt bad enough want know fact now Vince wouldnt lie alone have come aid can grant reasonable amount safety whenever might pass way again have actually broken up small band clan members rented 10 Greyhoud buses ready head way very large AniWna fornia ii da x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 2501 Armour Lane Redoodo Beach CA 90278 Associate Vice-Presidents Glenn Carte, 2020 Gill Pont Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Ale, Chisoim 1500 West Sham Fresno CA 93711 Lonnie Knoeher 4295 Boulder Hmy Las Vesas NV 89121 John Pond 4269 Syoko Circle San J000 CA 95136 Bob Reynolds Rt 5 Boo 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Snomden Ann. Long Beach CA 908GB Keith Whitney 14465 Jupiter Salt Lake City UT 84117 once can lead off some really good news reported last year AMA named defendent lawsuit brought Minnesota case recently settled out court no cost AMA Well almost no cost AMA did have hire local attorney represent out way along battle IRS being favorably settled can turn important matters FAI World Free Flight Finals held Taft October 6 7 8 shap ing up big As writing 23 countries have submitted entries pos sible should try see least day activity dont care interests radio control line owe yourself see first time 25 rope sitting reading wondering what world guy talk ing about right Well Ill tell being able convince small nasty group rope really didnt know what saved neck So now have saved neck two times think its about time told whats wrong No 1 last months issue MA think last month mentioned static display Antioch Center attended know put Northern Knights Sunchasers honor meeting BUT said bold print Kansas City KANSAS show held beautiful MISSOURI last liveable place left crime-ridden earth Thats MISSOURI son No 2 months issue MA July second picture down right column mentioned caption Dick Meyers helping Kansas Citys Skynights display Now boy call out State Militia halt bus convoy Everyone MISSOURI knows Dick Meyers name RAY RAY helping set up NORTHERN KNIGHTS two words joking aside Vince did enjoy hav ing visit display want know welcome come back time appreciate mention pictures us report did put us Kansas apologize will apologize again per son District IX meeting held also-beautiful Kansas City KANSAS October 27 Executive Director John Worth will joining us Kansas City special guest years US has hosted Free Flight Finals month June busy attending club meetings lot think once month too often go club meeting attended seven June Some reported last column month Ive couple report want attend meeting drop line Towards end June attended joint meeting Rockwell International Eagles Northrop Model Club meeting presided over Rockwell club president Phil Mosko assisted Northrop club president Paul lmrisek clubs have mutual problem looking flying site Sound familiar using site Whites Point San Pedro trial basis However complaints noise nearby neighbors ended trial period sour note option called can no longer fly meeting ran old time free flighter presently flying radio name George Hume last saw him 1950 meeting kind homecoming Northrop club first club ever visited Vice-President also turned out first club visited twice few days later made return visit another club club Camarillo Fly ing Circus meeting run president Chuck Asprion assisted vice-president Ron Ingram super turnout lots wives kids hand see film 84 Model Aviation Marvelous Miniatures meeting primarily present members Nick Johnen Su perior Service Award Nick key element clubs obtaining flying site team effort Nick spearheaded effort club planning mall show will set up around portable AMA booth also plan show film Mar velous Miniatures couple hours club wants use booth drop line Ill see get no cost club film have can also shown Scout troops similar functions enlighten modeling continue receive letters con stituents lot have some good ideas am trying implement Keep writ ing inputs get items can initiate Next month Ill list candidates Contest Board election give dead line rules voting THERMALS Alaska ana on ington xl DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District XI Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Associate Vice-Presidents Al coiner 1607 S non Elm Ponaseilo 1003201 Simon Dreese Rt 16cc 48 Broadniew MT 59015 Ed MoColiough 53SE 61 Portland OR 97215 Orlando Oly Rnco 26608 Doner Cs. Kent WA 98031 Chock Thompson N 3813 Normandie Spokane WA 99205 Doe Zipoy 21418 NE Main St Redmond WA 98052 month have request make of As know clubs have lost flying site last few months cases Sites owned clubs Still clubs denied ac cess own fields power model fly ing trend nationwide growing rapidly AMA taking steps help clubs much possible now help may way Until happens seems should can help oursetves Experience gained over last few years indicates club gets situa tion could cause lose its flying site much anyone outside group can help Winning things seems selling job one-onone basis AMA HQ will send some infor mation gleaned other experiences can possibly help occurred problem probably differs locality gathered information dis trict analyzed might learn some thing directly help us Therefore would like clubs indi viduals have position los ing flying site last three years send information Please let know what problem found out about what did about it ended up has data will analyzed sent AMA will help others well can use data own area see can head off some things dont have tell noise worst enemies prevention thing worth cure Barnstormers Biplane Meet Ed McCullough Assoc VP Portland has sent us another fine report area will let him tell about event own words pictures accompanying column taken Bob Baich Port land Skyknights Model Airplane Club originals beautiful color might print well black white June 17th Delta Park Portland OR first annual biplane meet held Barnstormers MAC Portland As far know first biplane meet ever held Northwest first seemed would contest Sunday morning weather turned downright nasty gas crunch got bad told would no gas available Portland weekend Although little gas found Sunday weath er looked bad As matter fact probably some best flying weather exists exception small squall what wind was light steady right down runway Since virtually contestants Portland assume other biplane fanatics region stayed away because adverse conditions Two events scheduled flown dozen contestants Both flying static display seemed please rather large crowd spectators Most contestants flew both events Stand Off Scale Barn storming used same airplane both Prizes trophies awarded fifth place both events prizes ing given local hobby shops nice prizes indeed biplane kit course first prize Winners airplanes Scale 1 Dick Hansen/Jenny 2 Don Lindsay/Fleet 3 Bob Mingle/Waco 4 Roger Wilson/Skybolt 5 Dick Smith/GereSport Barnstorming 1 Sergei Dennenbaum/Pulsar 2 Dick Hansen/ Jenny 3 Don Lindsay/Fleet 5 Vein Ahi berg/Pitts Dave Gardner BMAC President Contest Director did nice job real reason contest held though Steve Tischler Steve editor Barnstorm er newsletter secretary club Without drive desire see contest held would have happened think illustrates takes person enthusiasm get club started towards worthwhile goal Thanks Steve So now time District Xl biplane nuts start getting ready Se cond Annual Barnstormer Biplane Meet held next June Portland October1979 85 UICK 3-mansen ano denny wes nirsi Scale Airplane least 12 years old mu reps cuigra nas veanimei enginenot sHown meet Builder unknown u-meet origi trom Concepts uarn- Uob gina Waco stormer kit Model Don Lindsaygine gives realistic sound JUNIOR FLIGHT ED WHITTE BoxWall St Sta New York NV 10005 FLY INAMAS THIRD FALL FLYING FAIR CONTROL LINE POSTAL CONTEST sort blew opportunity nounce contest before August start flying has extended through Novem ber Some course have already told us youve taken some flights August thats OK since rules same last year couple changes though Most important now two events youngsters 16 under fly ing stock plastic ready-to-fly models se cond change age limit regu lar event has raised include up through l8years old So dont have dig up last years magazine heres whole poop 1 The Postal Contest open young sters everywhere NO entry fee AMA membership NOT required 2 The SPECIAL EVENT youngsters 16 under flights stock readyto-fly plastic models rules listed below regular event pertain special plastic event except plastic models may flown 3 All contestants REGULAR event must 18 years old younger 4 All flying must supervised adult will time flights record Sig nature time sheets adult affadavit models flights ac cordance rules times recorded accurate 5 A safety check model must made adult supervisor 6 Fly time during August September October November 1979 As offi cial flights wanted may taken day model may entered 4 70/fl r2 zz _____7 _____________ 5 /4 A medals will awarded first three places event special AMA Certi ficates will awarded warranted 8 Rules event stated first two paragraphs plus first sentence third paragraph 1976/77 AMA rule book page 26 under event no 25 Con trol Line hA Solo Race quote Any kind control line model permit ted has engine stock factoryequipped fuel tank displacement over 005 1 cubic inches Models must equipped two metal control lines 35 feet mini mum length Minimum wire diameter line 0008 inch plane flown time against clock entrant must fly plane also perform engine starting refueling model released watch started timing continues 48 laps during period model must land refueled restarted least once 9 In addition contestant must builder model except course Special Plastic Ready-Built event 10 Stop watch remains running during refueling restart periods 11 The function helper hold model ground after contes tant has started engine goes center circle Helper releases model signal contestant flier 12 NO mechanical engine cut-off system allowed 13 NO intentional pit stops allowed tank still contains fuel Pit stops may made due engine failure run ning out fuel 14 If fuel tank will fly model longer 2-91 Ii ____ii 2--___A 48 laps model must started less full tank ensure proper pit stop 15 landing model must allowed come full stop its own accord must touched moving 16 During pit stop helper must touch model until after contestant starts engine re leasing signal contestant flier 17 ALL launches ground 18 Model must flown approximately parallel ground flight disqualified adult supervisor moderate violation 19 Score total elapsed time including pit stop time initial Rise-Off-Ground launch completion 48th lap 20 Please note Flying Third AMA Fall Flying Fair Postal Contest covered AMA Contest Sanction unless individual flights made during otherwise AMA sanctioned contest AMA surance applies accordingly 21 Send results received De cember 31 1979 Ed Whitten Last years results better first.lets see what can year Heres hoping clubs will sponsor contests youngsters especially postal Please send ALL times loners too should get out dads older friends after s against clockt RESULTS OF AMAS CHiCKEN HIGH INDOOR POSTAL CONTEST Hey did see Page 88 September issue contestants door contest list took up entire page didnt leave us space say Congratulations winners So CONGRATULATIONS Graham Davitt Leeds England won Hand Launched Stick Event whopping 10 minutes plus Easy B flight makes two wins out two Graham Nice going CONGRATULATIONS Tom Croft Manchester IN winning times 370 390 Hand Launched Glider Tom led whole bunch Indiana fliers high places contest get entries next winters postal contest bet will just have beg AMA space list top 10 run whole works STAR SKIPPERS CHUCK MARKOS DOUBLE WHAMMY next step up ladder Delta Dart really building flying both Out door Indoor models SO BIG neophytes just dont make Shown Chuck Markos 2-step NFFS Indoor flier first model has flat wing uses Dart plastic prop second uses same plans sliced cambered wing ribs bent wood prop Thats way bit time full sized plans additional details courtesy Chicago Aeronuts send self-addressed stamped envelope SASE Chuck Markos 1106 Montgomery Drive Deerfield IL 60015 Tell him Ed sent So thats gang forthis month 86 Model Aviation 3r
Edition: Model Aviation - 1979/10
Page Numbers: 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86
Frank Zaics name known over world model aviations living legends among famous authors articles books subject found ing father Academy Model Aero nauticsgoing back mid-30s AAMA Frank wrote AMA HQ recently noting controversy over decision remove magazine option adult AMA members 1979 except Family members re ceive automatically noted al ways intended AMA have its own maga zine first editor also noted legal obligation involved help lustify status non-profit ganization Subsequent discussion brought out point merely having newsletter house organ would suffice 1978 IRS specifically noted organization news portion Model Aviation magazine does count toward qualification AMAs status educational scientific organization whereas construction state-of-the-art-type articles Among Franks comments onder members realize Model via tion could reduce hold dues constant needed advertising bookkeeping profit MA could used AMA budget should also make ad vertisers feel good easing finan cial cost membership custom ersthis standard procedure practically organization Franks comments about advertising consistent original intent AMAs publication began back 30s guideline until mid-60s AMA News became part commercial magazine arrangement died 1975 commercial magazine went bankrupt AMA went back publishing its own magazine concept changed order prove members no general AMA funds being used finance new version Model viation decided maintain independent magazine budget done income magazine earmarked maga zine still true present its good idea because means magazine profits will go improving magazine pages color etc Yet AMA keeps growing maga zine advertising increases currently lim / Signature Lldsee Frank Zaic AMAs founders member Model Aviations Hall Fame looked like 1933 Orville Wright signed Glider License Federation Aeronautique Internationale behalf National Aeronautic Association before AMA Orville Wright Chairman NAAs Contest Committee Zaic also notes Wil bur Wright died year Frank born ited no 20% contents can come day surplus funds could transferred general AMA income potential great too far down road Frank Zaics thinking still appropriate food thought some Franks other comments interest tells what like during first days AMAs magazine during 30s first two issues prepared place Lt Alden Lt Alden definitely moving spirit Without him may have AMA early did form have now Anyway did editing typing material $2400 pawn shop Underwood did layout pasting drawing plans covers Page numbers headings set up letterby-letter cut second-hand 15c copies Esquire magazines terest note first two issues did cost AAMA American Academy Model Aeronautics penny Lt Alden paid printing postage Sort set example present MA does cost AMA penny two issues Lt Alden physically unable living dollar per day above points out importance having organization will perform task depending individual contri butions free time money Hope above will bring out few points may help clarify situa tion help members realize value magazine F urthermore according Frank Another point very vital assurance keeping continuity toric recording model aviation have no guarantee private sector magazines will stay business years years will change policy sur 74 Model Aviation rFrom AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents h ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 AMA FOUNDER AND AMAS MAGAZINE Federation Aeronautique Internatiotiale UNITED STATES OF AMERICA CLASS B GLIDER LICENSE Mr Frank Zaic Place Date BirthiUg 1 19L2i ChaIrman N A Contest CommIttee License No149- Date Issued June 9- 195-Issued Type Glider viving ones may speciaiize activities would recorded AMA obliged record phase Being corpo rate entity AMAs existence wil depend particular individuals will go on Personnel will change better worse basic work will continue Its important note AMA members today relatively new Few know background AMA got started what founding fathers meant Thus needs understood long range interests involved transcend immediate wants Therefore true intended organization re sponsive wishes its membership also obligation maintain directives purposes long established Toward end Frank Zaics thoughts important part AMA heritage still meaning ful guideline future HOMEOWNERS COVERAGE FOR MODEL AIRCRAFT Ever since courts Pennsylvania up held ruling excludes model aircraft coverage homeowners insurance policy has confusion over whether AMAs liability protection primary se condary subject described Model Aviation magazine March 79 issue page 73 also RC Modeler magazine August 79 issue page 60 Regardless AMAs coverage applies other coverage doesnt So surest protec tion AMA member covered automatically However should rash claims against AMAs coverage its reasonable expect AMAs cost go up ultimate effect amount AMA dues Obviously therefore desirable re verse situation because Penn sylvania ruling model aircraft treated same full-scale people-carrying aircraft likely happen because now insurance companies have alerted idea model aircraft accidents can ex pensive though rare like ly go back previous situation models regarded toys unlikely cause problems So though Pennsylvania decision commonly regarded ridiculous chance s overturning slim thing legal fight reversal courts would expensive idea holding down costs compromised theres another approach successfully applied already has restored model aircraft coverage some homeowners policies no extra cost idea has advised Alex Chisolm AMA member also independent insurance agent Alex AMA District X Vice-President few years ago long-time leader model activities Fresno area California provides insurance protection number West Coast model firms insur ance companies provided AMAs basic mem bership coverage awhile during mid-70s Thus Alex knows business sugges tion no mere pipe dream AMA CLUB REPORT 1978-19 As December 31 1978 43 clubs have memberships 100 New fact Pioneer RC Club has topped Orange Coast RCers has larg est several years Club 0140 1330 0116 0575 0329 0428 0551 Pioneer RC Club Inc Orange Coast RC Birds Inc Valley Forge Signal Seekers DC/RC Rockland County RC Greater Pittsburgh Aero RCers 0641 Tidewater RC Inc 0623 Richardson RC Club 0636 Northern Virginia RC Club 0162 South Alameda County RCers StateMembers CA348 CA 340 CA240 PA 210 MD200 NJ 1 92 PA 18 1 VAi 76 TXi 70 VA 1 65 CA 15 5 0970Sky Masters RC ClubMIi 55 0703Mid-Hudson RC SocietyNYi 50 0528Tulse GluedobbersOKi 50 0643Boeing Hawks RC Flyers merged WAi 44 0122CA139 0347MAi 34 0444NYi 32 0338MAi 26 0218FL123 0285 Cordoba Model Masters South Shore RC Blue Angels Cape Ann RC MAC Suncoast Aero Modelers Ft Wayne Flying Circuits Inc 0617 Manned Spacecraft Center RC East Bay RC Denver RC Eagles Prince Georges RC 495th RC Squadron Mentor Area RC Society Chicagoland RC Goodyear Model Airplane Club 0544CAi 20 i293COi19 0334MD119 0340MAi18 0508OHi18 0247 ILi18 0502 OHli 7 0599Chattanooga RCCIubTN113 0413Central Jersey RCNJ1i2 0468Rochester Aero ModelersNYi i 2 0274Suburban Aero Club Chicago ILill 0188CTill 0131CAlb 0156CAlb 0383MNiiO 0524OHi08 Oi2iCAlOS 0179COi03 0773AZiOl 0360MIbC 1016FLiOO Northern Connecticut RC Mann RC Club Inc San Jose Wavemasters RC Twin City RC Western Ohio RK Society Conejo RC Pikes Peak RC Arizona RC Society Inc Indian City RC Club Gold Coast RCers No Members 124 25--49 5074 7599 INi22i00i24 125 & up No Clubs 857 37i 1 20 62 24 19 1453 intent aircraft exclusion al lows insurance company insure liability model airplanes Since time have insured several model airplane enthusiasts primary lia bility attaching endorsement homeowners policy business liability policy did submit wording company have always accepted made clarification part policy have never yet submitted endorse ment turned down know ledgeable underwriter understood agreed fol lowing wording applies modify aircraft exclusion follows aircraft exclusion relating watercraft aircraft does ap ply model boats model airplanes hobby variety TOLEDO RAFFLE BIGGEST EVER years Toledo Weak Signals RC Club has conducted AMA raffle con nection annual exposition gener ous donation AMA has resulted efforts typically about thousand dollars year 25th anniversary show produced bigger usual nation$2i 25 Out amount two sets trophies will provided RC events 79 Nats balance will go AMA ScholarContinued page 78 What has done endorsement added homeowner policies says aircraft exclusion clause does apply model boats model airplanes Such re quest coming independent insurance agent has some weight Alex has gotten ac ceptance number modeling clients several different companies can can others Its worth try goal starting movement get insurance com panies accept models what Alexs own words subject concerning case homeowners insurer denied claim court backed up claiming RC model airplane just much aircraft passengercarrying 747 might have made both insurer court look absolutely ridicu lous its fact life insurer can find loophole big claim would pretty stupid go ahead pay About 15 years ago could see possi bility type thing happening forms coverage specifically de signed aircraft airports allied activ ity written aircraft insurers insurers write homeowners policies Homeowners policies include liability surance kinds hobbies sports cluding golf hunting fishing baseball whatever first introduced about 1954 same aircraft exclusion used still use today Since have discovered RC insurance companies havent discovered us feel have legitimate need theyll remove aircraft ex clusion fly model airplanes Back 1964 Harold Cox AMA member claims manager leading insurance company worked out clarification October1979 75 TXi 21 Total Clubs THE TRANS-AM RELAY RACE southern section United States have opport unity participate great event spectator supporter should receiving issue Model Aviation shortly before race take-off Sep tember 4 Duiles International Airport event have fol lowing developments race five teams five seven members will launch model aircraft race competition across United States best time point-to-point basis No pilot vehicle may exceed 55 mph team will fly two days overnight stop change-over point five new teams will take over relay next two days 12 relay change overs flying Washington DC Ontario CA back-tracking Las Vegas October 2 has year-long effort ganizing planning has vir tually full-time occupation Bob Doris Rich dedication race would never have gotten off ground So JOIN THEM ENROUTE AND CHEER OUR COMPETITORS ON Listed opposite page landing stop-over points enroute will able meet see Interstate highways Teams 12 legs race follows team captains hometown shown Leg Team 1 Dougs Hobby Shop Windrifters Indian Head MD Team 2 DCRC Team Gaithersburg MD Team 3 Woodbridge RC Club Team L Aquia Harbor VA PRESIDENTS REPORT President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS EARL E WITT 26 Warwick Drive Chambersburg PA 17201 Idds C jor Yd -ft Team 4 Northern VA RC Club Team Haymarket VA Team 5 Prince Georges RC Club Team Washington DC Leg B Team 1 Charlotte Flyers Charlotte NC Team 2 Miniature Aircraft Soc Team Canton NC Team 3 Tarheel Prop Spinners Southern Pines NC Team 4 LARKS Lexington SC Team 5 Jackson Flyers Columbia SC Leg C Team 1 Flying Griffins Orchard Hill GA Team 2 Atlanta Flyers Atlanta GA Team 3 Kirk Wheeler Team Lilburn GA Team 4 Atlanta Drones Team Decatur GA Team 5 Georgia Sr Citizen Flyers Team Americus GA Leg D Team 1 Radio Aero Modelers Team 2 Prattville AL Team 2 Radio Aero Modelers Team 1 Prattville AL Team 3 BAMA Flyers Team Birmingham AL Team 4 Meridian RC Club Team 1 Meridian MS Team 5 Meridian RC Club Team 2 Meridian MS Leg F Team Nelarks Team West Monroe LA Team 2 Capitol City RC Club Team Jackson MS Team 3 BTHOOM Team Downers Grove IL Team 4 No Central LA Aeromodelers Hodge LA Team 5 Shreveport Area RK Soc Team Minden LA Leg F Team 1 Houston RC Club Team Stafford TX Team 2 Lone Star Travelers Carroilton TX Team 3 NASA Flyers Houston TX Team 4 Southwest Modelers RC Club Hurst TX Team 5 Sharks Team Too Bossier City LA Leg G Team 1 Greater Southwest RC Club Ft Worth TX Team 2 Odessa Prop Busters Team Odessa TX Team 3 Haskeil Fliers Haskell TX Leg H Team 1 Windy Weather Wing Wagglers Big Spring TX Team 2 SPLAT Team Spur TX Team 3 John Wolflick Team El Paso TX Team 4 Warren Weaver Team El Paso TX Team 5 Mexican Association Team El Paso TX Leg Team 1 Southern Arizona Modelers Tucson AZ Team 2 Alamogordo Model Aviators Alamogordo NM Team 3 Hildalgo Wing Nuts Team Lordsburg NM Team 4 Fred Ewing Team Lordsburg NM 76 Model Aviation Team 5 Tucson RC Team Tucson AZ Leg J Team 1 Louis Lavine Team Tempe AZ Team 2 Sun Valley Fliers Phoenix AZ Team 3 Super Falcons Team Phoenix AZ Team 4 Chandler Sport Flyers Gilbert AZ Team 5 James Peterson Team Arcadia CA Leg K Team 1 1st Weedwaker Aero Squad San Diego CA Team 2 Scale Squad So CA Team Anaheim CA Team 3 Riverside RC Club Team Loma Linda CA Team 4 Torrey Pines Gulls San Diego CA Team 5 San Gabriel Valley RC League Hacienda Heights CA Leg L Team 1 Ruppert Team Morro Bay CA Team 2 SAMS Race Team Bellevue WA Team 3 LVRC Gamblers Las Vegas NV Team 4 Torrey Pines Gulls San Diego CA Team 5 SCAMPS Garden Grove CA TRANS-AM RC RELAY RACE SCHEDULE Leg DepartStop-OverArrive START OF RACE Sept 4 TuesRichmond VASept 5 Wed ADulles lnternl AirportKings DominionRaleigh NC ETA 1100 am-12 noonWendell-Knightdale Airport ETA 1200-100 pm Sept 6 ThursFayetteville NCSept 7 Fri BRaleigh NCFayetteville Comm ChurchColumbia SC ETA 1200-100 pmintertec Data Systems 1-20 Exit 65 ETA 1230-130 pm Sept 10 MonAtlanta GASept 11 Tues CColumbia SCSo Dekaib MallMontgomery AL ETA 100-200 pmAuburn U Campus 80 ETA 1130 am-1230 pm Sept 12 WedMeridian MSSept 13 Thurs DMontgomery ALGaylords Parking LotJackson MS ETA 1230-130 pmHwy 49 So South 1-20 ETA 1100-1200 noon Sept 14 FriMonroe LASept 15 Set EJackson MSnear GM PlantShreveport LA ETA 1130 am-1230 pmSharks Flying Field Airline Dr ETA 1100-1200 noon Sept 17 MonDallas TXSept 18 Tues FShreveport LAMesquite RC FieldFt Worth TX ETA 100-200 pmTarrant Co Jr College ETA 1030-1130 am Sept 19 WedAbilene TXSept 20 Thurs GFt Worth TXAileene MillsOdessa TX ETA 1200-100 pmWarfield Truck Stop ETA 1230-130 pm Sept 21 FriVan Horn TXSept 22 Sat HOdessa TXHoliday innEl Paso TX ETA 100-200 pmCowtown Boot Co ETA 1030-1130 am Sept 24 MonLordsburg NMSept 25 Tues IEl Paso TXTruck Weigh StationTucson AZ ETA 1230-130 pmPima Co Fairgrounds ETA 1230-130 pm Sept 26 WedPhoenix AZSept 27 Thurs JTucson AZSanders AviationBlythe CA So 56th StBlythe Fairgrounds ETA 1100-1200 noonETA 1130 am-1230 pm Sept 28 Friindlo CASept 29 Sat KBlythe CAVan Buren Rd No 1-10Ontario CA ETA 1100-1200 noonOntario Speedway ETA 1030-1130 am Oct 1 Mon L Ontario CA Barstow CA Virginia Way & Barstow Rd ETA 1030-1130 am MODEL AVIATION MONTH Model aviation officially recog nized Governor Robert Ray State Iowa proclamation pro claiming July Model Aviation Month state culmination efforts District VII Vice-President Ken Morris 12 Iowa model clubs signing ceremony governors office governor made hon orary member AMA present ed Muscatine Miniature Aircraft Association hat Bumper stickers pro claiming Model Aviation Month Iowa distributed Sig Manufacturing Company represented ceremony Hazel Sigafoose Maxey Hester Public recognition type pro vides stature hobby ot-IJoIll ILr N,Ao B 1, &mo nor ThE Sm, rUC Itrio ttori fl,03t333 SOodol 0333133 331030333k31 lo3fl UoodporO 303 A33d3.3 II3I33In3d3333g3,,33j3Ir3I3t3 333333313333333t333 o,3101,r33013,d ILIi330,fl3333333333131333 flo~ 3r333331 ILIl,,lo133o1333333333333 3 33330333333 333333333333333133d,33333p33g3103O3333313303r33 r33333fl333 O3333 333 IO3p3d0 333 33333 11333133 13 33333 31331, 133303 C3 3333I303 3 N,. rI3,.0 31 IOK Ill I0w1,3,3 3333 S333333 j30 U,3O3fl3 3IoirI \urtrro, 3i1ortI I3 oI,, 3 IlI03~3I Oct 2 Tues Las Vegas NV Union 76 Truck Stop ETA 1230-130 pm END OF RACE October1979 77 proclamation making July Model Aviation Month Iowa signed Iowa Governor Robert D Ray surrounded enthusiastic group modelers including Earl F Witt 3rd left national president Academy Model Aeronautics Also attending several other modeling dignitaries including John D Mertz left Des Moines Modelaires presi dent Hazel Sigafoose right Witt Sig Manufacturing Ken Morris over gover nors left shoulder 7th District VP AMA far right Maxey Hestor Sig Manufac turing young man next governor Morris son Iowa Des Moines groups have actively promoting membership respective clubs type media event pleasing results governor made honorary member AMA SECRETARY-TREASURERS REPORT Jim McNeiII AMA Secretary-Treasurer 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 get letters readers erry Bockius Colchester CT writes expect types fly Indoor microfilm ships would wonder such heavy insurance claims incurred youd care comment Id interested Id glad comment Jerry percentage declared Free Flight fliers AMA rolls less 2% total membership believe registered Free Flight enthusiasts small number fly Indoor ships Thus portion Indoor people overall membership quite small Since about 80% fliers RC another sizeable group general interest no special insurance rate others has devised yet However may someday come Douglas Dalilke Oshkosh WI asks No 1 does AMA need high rent Washington DC lobby RC dislike being given no voice matter No 2 Up cold sometimes -30 F pay surance Dec Jan Feb No 3 insure man class es flies charge Indoor flier 40 lb RC monster answer Doug concerning AMA HQ location that AMA started As subsidiary NAA AMA has either same building across street until now open-minded moving lower rent location factors involved Cer tainly some help located heart government agencies suggestion 9-month insurance plan unique dont know would work What flier under such scheme flew plane balmy day during no-insurance month bad accident have reply third question maybe someday will try such proposal YOU have question ask con cerning Academy its dues insurance whatever Write see answer want thank Jerry Bockius Doug Dahlke being concerned enough correspond cannot promise reply mag Ill give answer AMA has come long way since little kid grew up 100 miles Doug Janesville WI flew 12 months year outdoors RC no radios no glow gasoline engines rub ber bands mailed 25 cents NAA license fly contests Later 25c rubber jobs SOc gas sies Today dues hundred times higher $25 license Everything else little higher also other thing forgot mention Doug minute ago DO have voice matter have voice matter repre sented excellent District VP Mr Ken Morris sits AMA gov erning body votes behalf change modeling laws EXCITING SMASH FINISH TO MIAMA REPORT unique special interest group has its own newsletter published eight times year contains Indoor 3-view plans little peanut-size scale planes national news Indoor Scale flying interested building Indoor Rubber-Powered Scale write Dr John Martin 3227 Darwin St Miami FL 33133 $5 year become member receive eight issues Hangar Pilot news flash Dr John adds $1000000 send blimp ready inflated poor blimp parked outside hangar fliers busy inside microfilm job important flight before fat blimp takes up Kay I-tartan nas just set new Florida state record Indoor Stick 2334 other fliers congratulating him L-R Terry Rimert Jim Black Ron Sharpton Jim Stewart Bill Smead Doc Martin Ray Harlan Roman Szymula MIAMA special interest group has members over US Together NIMAS co-sponsor annu al time trials Northwood Institute West Baden IN interested little funny Indoor Scale planes write Dr John sign up Next time will begin new expose another AMA special interest group See then. Toledo Raffle ship Fund Thanks strong support Meanwhile Raffle Chairman Ed Graben stetter has provided report 79 raf fle winnersa fantastic array Al Hard le New Castle PAMax 90F engine L E Monneyhan Nashville TNWebra Speed 61 engine Carlos Priemer El Paso TXEnya 60 XEII engine Cont pg 75 Weak Signals 78 Model Aviation symbol MIAMA Indoor organizationthe beautiful Goodyear blimp facilities tradition MIAMA fliers both respectful grateful So impor tant fat blimp parked outside cold could inside its own parlor safe world Read see. L-R Rayot Boston .was captain USA WC Indoor Team Roman Szymula Ron Sharpton Jim Black watching Ray tune up C B Haag Ft Wayne INK&B 61 pump type engine Richard W Folk Pandora OHSupertigre X6OSL engine Keith Orman Charlestown INRossi R60 engine C Nelson Detroit MIYS 60 5R engine Cherie Hodges W Carrollton OH---Kraft 60 engine Tom Hassling Quncy ILPSi D Mustang kit Paul Miller Mt Clemens MICrus 700 series radio Albert Winters BirminghamMIAce FM radio W Hansen Racine WIOSFS6O engine W Hale Bowling Green OH4-ch EK Logic trol radio Tom Wilber Columbus OHMRC series 775 radio Michon Detroit MIValair MK36T radio Mike Shareck Lindsey OntCannon model 820 radio E Carbaic Berrien Springs MIVariant 5-ch radio Roger Bedell Belleville MIExpert series MK2 5-ch radio Hank Damask Monroeville PAFutaba FP6 FN radio James Rodens Springfield ILTH6 Tower Hobbies radio Mike Bokalich Amherst OHRear Win Speedster kit Keith Jackson Appollo PARoyal Super Sport radio Connecticut Maine achusetts Hampshire Rhode Island nt DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Associate Vice-Presidenes Robert C Brodnar 405 Male Streen Nashua NJ 03060 Raymond Gibouleau 39 High Sn Old Town Mt 04468 George Parker 7 Pool Dr LeeMA 01238 A Mikn Schindler 5 Bolduc Dr Ledyard CT 06339 William Wilbur 6 Laurel Ave Kittery ME 03904 Well Nats once again behind us about 50 hours spend hav ing arrived Tuesday PM departing NH again 8 AM Thursday morning extreme pleasure being present first meeting newly chartered club first meeting first chartered clubtheir charter arrived day meeting called WINNI PESAUKEE RADIO CONTROLLERS club officers President Barry Northrup V-P Gerard Bachand three Ba chands belong AMA Secretary Wayne Richardson 61 Richardsons AMA members Treasurer old friend Armand Cote has RC hobby sport probably since before got re member meeting him Sunday fun-fly abandoned Conway Airport back about 1956 used ground-based Gyro trans mitters latest device directionfinder developed Harry Morgan used small loop listen regeneration receiver Dick Sherman came along visit big help fielding some questions about CB mat ters rulemaking Ernie Stomer Norwalk OHF7F Tigercat Twin kit Jim Moorhead Atlanta GAKraft series 79 radio Kevin Brown Wadsworth OHFox Twin en gine Mark Aimanovich Dayton OHHertenberger 61 FGC engine W M Halpin Rochester NY6-ch Cox Hobbies radio Pat Delcastillo Toledo OHCarrerra ASW 17 glider kit Robert Kucher Oshkosh WITrion Pattern Randall Lewis Bowling Green OHBucker Jungmeister bi-plane kit C J Smith Grand Balne MIOS Max 60 en gine Ed Bywalec Chicago ILHB 61 PDP engine Shirley Mienter Toledo OHOPS 60 engine Dan Baker Adrian MIUFO kit Bridi Tern Heminger Toledo OHWankel 30 en gine William Wardlow Whippany NJT28D kit John Gaston Melbourne FLPatricia Pattern kit Eugene Luxton Burton MIPrather Dee Vee Racing boat kit Lowell Laney Cincinnati OHT2A Sport kit Allan Hoover Royal Oaks MIRoyal C47 kit Bob Johnson Fon du Lac WIPrather Pan ther kit Ralph Corelle Salisbury NCHoward DGA 15 kit John Smith Brockton MA tells has another spectacular demo-fly works October great names RC expected present including Tony Bonetti disappointed didnt make last onewe too Tony felt flying good April 1st District Meeting YOU AINT SEEN NO THING YET John finest organ izers have whole AMA John plans have seminar-type meetings well demos lots other surprises Have received few calls out-of-state AMA members way summer vacation New Hampshire people ask can fly up can contact So far have able come up good solid suggestions Phone want fly vaca tion New England dont have Torrey Pines asphalt runways some good hills provide some soaring lift still lots fields RC few FF U-control clubs have grown faster year other clubs New England door has several sites New England too Whats pleasure Just call informa tion think getting back ba sics now can expect AMA con tinue grow recent decision truly tax exempt organization general agreement need flying field procurement other goals can look some good solid growth next two three years Happy see fine articles Sec retary-Treasurer Jim McNeill Alabama Great job Jim helping AMA members understand HQ financial story well getting some good licks AMA torian New Jersep Ynrk II DISTRICT REPORT John C Grigo District II Vice-President 6387 Badger Drive Lvckpvrt NY 14094 Associate Vice-Presidents Pete Bianchini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 John Byrne 36-29 213th St. Rayside NY 11361 Prank Drench 5 Willow Ave Piscanaway NJ 08854 Hank Likes 46 Cury Dr Tows River NJ 58753 Adam SassIer 50 Raedi Rd. Apt A-2 Schenectady NY 12309 Tom Silver RD3 Box 412 Messeva NY 13662 Hank Swish 2 Lorraine Ave Auburn NY 13021 have procrastinated long enough writ ing column hoping see flood re turned questionnaires clubs Dis trict II flood has decidedly under whelming 30 158 clubs re sponding Dont complain disagree actions Council meeting because will responding accord majority voice 30 clubs took trouble read return questionnaire results first question asked rate six items order importance club way tallied low score important high score least important Flying sites rates first place importance 59 points check results ques tion 3 before get excited about Second spot point went clear RC frequencies 60 points temper thought vast majority responding clubs 28 either RC gen eral interest types Only FF CL club responded Third place 80 points dues ratevery important times racing inflation Fourth place survey first question went competitive events 120 points too read being indica tive mainly sport flier makeup district Yet district has its share meets year tells competitive fliers very dedicated Fifth place 127 points comes maga zine now reading Based re sults first survey comes abso lutely no surprise Letters still coming asking drop mandatory magazine least back optional status Ill keep try ing Last place went AMA Nats IS food thought Lets see thousands dollars did lose last years Nats second question asked clubs opinion about hiring lobbyist assist se curing additional clear RC frequencies keeping present frequencies 18 said yes 10 said no 2 no opinions seems interested keeping frequencies having place use results question 3 should AMA hire man HQ prime assignment finding new flying sites retaining existing sites fell flat 22 responding no 8 said yes seems first paradox con sidering question le 2 clar ifying comments considered does come out clear Most people clubs feel know about local area people would some outsider can better handle problems themselves outside interference word agree lo cal level Yet also feel AMA should about flying fields general standpoint Perhaps should call PR man get October1979 79 involved fourth question concerned loca tion proposed AMA museum Orlando FL California neither Fifteen clubs said Orlando may expected Eastern district specified California 5 no preference 10 wanted neither kind what expected conservative District 2 last explainable question number 5 asked about possibility relocation AMA HQ Orlando Lake Charles LA Springfield OH stay Washington Lake Charles vote did no opinion Orlando received 5 votes Springfield 11 Stay Washington led way 12 votes Based will back Washington Springfield voting issue question arises sixth item question rather indication few areas bylaws special Council committee will may review possible change listed jog thinking try pick brains future use Based some comments succeeded Well next month Ill put together third survey form get Out early possible However response doesnt im prove dramatically wont bother 4th survey Ill merely bumble along own using inputs few care enough write personal letters should reading about same time am sending out third survey PLEASE re spond Good flying Ohio sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe District Ill Vice-President 1101 ERahn Read Dayton OH 45429 Associate Vice-Prenidento Joe Biben 5192 Edenharst Lynharsn OH 44124 Prancis Fluharty 504 21st Sn Vienna WV 25101 Laird Jackson 523 Meadowbrook Sn David PA 19087 Edward Wisser 1521 Summit St McKeesport PA 15131 Hi folks am late again barely meet ing deadline after missing last issue Same old excusetoo little time too much So Im going use excuses Ill simply bow out end term let someone time possibly intent handle chore Its fun serving District VP times its hectic Im happy influence Ive able exert national AMA operation unhappy time avail able serve local level think AMA business good hands general policies direction future good Obviously everything isnt perfect thats partly due very complex nature modeling days AMA HQ Council need construc tive help can get things must contributed folks like yourself local level Its large army volunteers really backbone Academy lieve Academy needs certainly intend continue sup port modeling country whatever ca pacity can has too much part life stop now short report Ed Wisser Assoc VPs Ed reports 2nd Annual Tn-Valley Static Show held Eastland Mall North Versaille PA showed increase 67 entries 1978 110 entries 1979 As chairman show committee have confirmed dates 3rd annual show May 1 2 31980 possibility may move new Century II Mall will large Randall Park Mall Cleveland Look out Joe may challenge yet Ed also forwards biographical data Ive asked Assoc VPs info since feel folks would enjoy Ed writes am currently retired United States Steel Co Dusquesne Works Dusquesne PA after 39 years service Electrical De partment IS years management maintenance Open Hearth BOF De partments have private pilots license both land seaplane flying service Civil Air Patrol during WW II 1942 1946 model activities date back boy hood days have member AMA 38 years Most interest has Scale aircraft categories served Scale Advisory Committee first formed 1955 since changed Scale Board am currently serving have built flown Free Flight rubberband U-Control Radio Control might also add Ed presented AMA Outstanding Achievement Award promoting model aviation Ilelawate ict tolambia land h tanlina IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Asnociate Vice-Presidents Wayne Abernethy 5221 Marlboro Pike HiIlsdo MD 20027 Bob Champine 205 lipton Rd. Newport News VA 23606 Howard Crispin 611 Beechwood Charlottsville VA 22901 V Bill Helms 2000 Tyoola Road Charlotte NC 28210 Scotnie Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington 08 19809 John Preston 7012 Eloira Court Falls Chorob VA 22042 PavI Yacobacci 0408 Winthrop Dr. Payetteville NC 28301 would like start months column saying THANKS BOB DORIS RICH headaches endless hours hard work have put getting route together Trans-Am Race would also like thank Bob Clint owner Happy Hobby Shop playing host District IV Trans-Am teams Bob hosted meeting shop July 12th teams Leg could meet talk Bob Doris Rich pick minds last minute hints race also think Carl Goldberg deserves vote thanks letting Bob Doris spend much time race kinds people make hobby what article will probab ly appear print after race has started just record good luck teams thanks clubs District IV participated club District has received copy Getting Keeping Flying Sites please let know soon possible can get copy very good publication can help you dont have flying site troubles District IV Meeting Well have finally pinned down date time place District IV meet ing dates October 13th 14th general meeting scheduled start 10 am October 13th Edison High School Alexandria VA Sunday 14th will have fun fly demonstrations phases aeromodeling Prince Georges RC Club Field Bowie MD club District IV will receive special mailing information detail about meeting get etc Keep mind meeting fun fly demo open AMA members District IV Now time come express wants desires people AMA HQ find out what other people doing hobby Also lets sure phase modeling represented year best way to sure club interests represented club membersl means Free Flight Control Line Indoor Glider Radioevery phase information contact Howard Crispin RCCVA President 611 Beechwood Drive Charlottesville VA 22901 lot people working very hard make meeting successplease dont let down would like dedicate few lines column Horrace Cain District VI VP reference article concerning Contest Directors August 79 issue MA hope United Airlines never sends through District IV lot CDs took offense article feel will probably get few letters own district CDs thats impres sion CDs run contest suggest should find out little about what CD really does am sure CDs District VI work just hard ones know District IV deserve lot thanks get AMA Election Coming Up am writing article July will appear MA September October issue Anyway still too early think about would like have fice Secretary-Treasurer AMA officer District IV members will vote year lot have asked think would best man job personal choice would John Byrne has served VP District II now AVP District believe out 80 Model Aviation Ed Wisser District Ill Associate VP candidates best qualified mast dedicated improvement AMA know John would always aware individual members desires would great asset Academy would like see District IV really turn out John Byrne upcoming election Whats Happening District Golden Triad Model Masters Its over now chance visit Bill Pardue quite few Control Line fliers re cent US Control Line Championships Winston-Salem NC weather pretty badcold rainy windyplus gas short age guys still flew what could see enjoyed Thanks Bill fine contest excellent job CD Jim Thrift Memorial Fun Fly Dont forget Jim Thrift Fun Fly scheduled Octo ber 6th 7th Winston-Salem NC un derstand DCRC Show Team will something see Thanks DCRC Show Team will also hope visit North Carolina AMA members can See Getting Started Indoor Flying Anyone Greenbelt/Laurel MD area wishing learn art Indoor Free Flight can con tact Tom Vallee 444 Henryton So Laurel MD 20810 Tom has place fly Indoor willing help newcomers PAMPA Thanks PAMPA putting newsletter mailing list Control Line pilots receiving newsletter Stunt News better sign up fast loaded good Control Line articles Charles County RC Club chance visit CCRC members weekend AT6 Race Stand-Off Scale ConAlabama ida 0 Seorgia isspy o Rico Sooth tarolina 0 Tennessee V DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V VicePresident 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 3521J9 205 879-5550 Associate Vice-Presidents John Gorday 631 Queen Circle Jackson MS 39209 Jerome Hall 4326 Baywood Dr. Huntsville AL 35805 Richard Jackson 106 Thonolee St. Charleston Hgns SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Bunyan Dr Delray Beach FL 33444 Phillip McDowell 6521 Rolling Fork Dr. Nashville TN 37205 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00666 Boo 1532 Fajardo PR 00648 Ed Moorman PD Boo 1643 Eglin AFB FL 32542 Tom Thacker 2390C Lawrencenille Hwy Decatur GA 30033 Junior Problem recent Kissim mee FL Fun Fly no juniorsthe problem junior Tom Velaskey Jr 1 it2 years old beat everyone including dad flying instructor Don Muddiman Now thats real Junior Problem Times changing news letters District Palm Beach Aero Country Club just name-the-newsletter contest won Steve Clemson suggested Windsock Remote Control Association Central Florida thinking naming its newsletter Prop A-Gator suggested Dick Clason Capitol City R/C Club Jackson MS middle name-the-newsletter con test Call newsletter anything like test very interesting contest included team stand-off 1/4 scale AT6 Pylon race very realistic Richmond area club members cleaned up 1st 2nd 3rd places AT6 races Below picture winners front row judges back row Beneath shot AT6 winners planes L-R Pete Womack Bob Fuiwider Rich Baker Dick Duckhardt bottom another view AT6 racers Photos John Preston put mailing list can keep up whats happening Along same lines Florida Pattern Association Florida Modelers Association Gulf Coast Radio Control Club Mobile AL will sporting newly de signed logos fresh air along coast must keep creative juices flowing live Atlanta area already club might check out Icarians secretary new club Betty Underwood also maintains club membership Alabama club Lake Guntersville RC Flyers Soaring Sunny Summer Afternoon headline full-page spread Summerville Journal-Scene featuring Charleston RC Society Society uuasts 90 members also outing Coastal Centre Retarded Lad son SC Myrtle Beach AFB Coastal Air Modelers provided model display Open House few models pictured In, Some Coastal Air Modelers pic tured below really happy bunch somebodyforgot say smile picture snapped Doc Leidner CD Tropic Aeros RC Club Miami FL says mature contest flier realizes volun teers aint got no contest Tropic Aeros record 27 entrants appar ently record number volunteers Although enjoy contests competing watching reading about am reminded time time AMA members discontented what perceive AMAs total orientation ward contest fliers member wrote recent ly said Sunday flier largely pays contest programs return dues gets couple dollars worth surance raunchy magazine snide re marks doesnt go along tal program what hell ever also says no AMA listens Sunday flier Now low blow fact VP columns filled invita tions membership write VP about anything Write Ill listen try help possible Its hard know what however someone writes says Im discontented AMAmake con tent Please identify problem offer suggestion two solution space available column Club Month presentation No club nominated month Im also looking nominations Junior Month Unsung Hero month latter being dedicated bjit unrecognized membet know type always willing help seldom getting glory Henry Ar nold Birmingham RC Club shown low right handing transmitterto Mark Franklin Unsung Hero Henry works clubs contests has handled purchases fuel club written newsletter ad infinir,m SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT October1979 81 Illinois ana UCCO ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Horrace Cain District VI VicePresidenl 525 Weidner Road Buffalo Grove 60090 Associate Vice-Pesidents Dave Daso c/n DA Enterprises Boo 335 Haobstadt IN 47639 Chock Delano 7203A Twin Oaks Dr Indianapolis IN 40226 Roger Geers RR 5 Qaincy IL 62301 Frank Hughes 709 NE 44th St Kansas City MO 64116 Glenn Lee 819 Mandrake Batavia IL 60510 Jim Sears P0 Boo 308 Burgin KY 40310 Bob Underwood 4109 Concord Oaks Dr St Louis MO 63126 AVP Roger Geers sent picture scale lineup Mint Julep Meet Ken tucky District VI well-represented AVP Bob Underwood first RC Con test Coord Ralph White second Roger concerned number full scale aircraft attempted mix up RCers Such lack discipline disturbing Just recently very experienced fixed base operator flight instructor well aware RC activity remote Site demon strating forced landing student near RC field resulted 60 Schn Pat tern ship firmly imbedded wing Cessna 150 after glancing off propeller near disaster no injured As far know no legal action resulted did would lose can bet big boys would suffer Air discipline us Right wrongwe stand lose What answer THINGS TO DO Sept 8-9 Kansas City RC Biplane Large Scale Jacomo Park Sept 9 Chicago Aeronuts 17th Annual 01 FF Meet Bong Field WI Sept 16 Thermaleers 38th Annual FF Meet Flat River MO Sept 15-16 Spirits St Louis Reno Warbird Pylon Races Sept 16 Hamilton County IN RC Flyers Open Fun Fly Limbo Combat Open Pylon Sept 16 South Bend IN Tn-Valley RC Club Annual Fun Fly Sept 22-23 Eagles IMVSA Soaring Meet Buder Park St Louis MO Sept 22-23 Thorn Creek RC Club Annual Pattern Contest Includes Pre-Novice Lan sing IL Ed Devine 312 331-7946 Sept 23 Chicago Aeronuts 36th Annual Mid western Championship FF Meet Bong Field WI Sept 23 Kokomo IN Blue Angels RC Fun Fly Paul Jones 317 628-3860 Sept 29-30 Carbondale IL Sky Squires Sport Scale Pattern District VI activity red hot clubs sanctioned contest has light turn-out con sider Ralph White VI RC CC says Dis trict VI will have over 120 sanctioned meets 79 Jim Thomerson VI CC CL FF reported too CL meets loads help sessions club contests social activities some fun flying just can find time go sanctioned meets District VI doing same time and/or same place Points Ponder CL Combat Bob Burch VI CL Contest Board stated Chicago Aero Angels newsletter ground friend takes away enemies McDonnell Douglas RC Clubs Carrier Wave Overheard pits Well problem pattern plane does what tell agree thanks Fred Holmes kind words Mid-Missouri RC Assoc Fly paper Thanks also support getting words out members FH 815 Oaklawn Dr Columbia MO 65201 can get share Kansas City Sunchasers RC Clubs big problem have lots trouble deciding flying site use weekend Maybe KC area flying sites helped spawn some contestants KCRCs Pattern meet very fcw clubs re porting larger usual turn-out Pat tern meet year Good show KCRC Soaring Flight Stan Watson 3402 Hickory Ln Hazelcrest IL 60429 St Louis Eagles Newsletter Ken Helen Olsen 820 Old Bonhomme Rd University City MO 63132 will keep glider pi lots well informed Soaring activities Inquire youre Indoor Rubber Scale Junior programs etc investigate Star Skipper Ed Whitten P0 Box 176 Wall St Station New York NY 10005 Lots good info Thanks Ed sample Quincy IL Falcons newsletter has hobby center reporting new thing will 1/5 scale 90 engines Another new thing have yet done er far behind can get Next months article will feature inter esting personality District VI rich cre ative talented people cant certainly justice deserve think few can spotlighted Any ideas have will welcome addition Im working some items promote District VI unit Although geographic layout rather widespread can foster homogeneous family modelers Whether resident KY IN IL MO also member Dis trict VI AMA what see thats real modelers So fly friendly skies See yall Iowa an esota orsir VII DISTRICT REPORT Kenneth F Merris District VII Vice-President 1023 Iowa Avenue Moscatine IA 52761 Associate VicePresidents James Clark 4444 Woodview Dr NE Cedar Rapids IA 52401 Robert Londbnrg 4928 Tiogo Sn. Daloth MN 55804 Tim Prion 11287 Soar Sterling Hgts MI 48078 William Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Tr St Joseph Ml 49085 Geoff Styles 2601 5 Beaomont Ave Koosassille WI 53139 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 Wayne Ynager 38235 Castle Romalas MI 48174 As said last reportGovernor Robert D Ray proclaimed July Model Aviation Month Iowa July 12th Present signing ceremonies MUSCATINE MINIATURE AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION club originating request procla mation following Iowa clubs DES MOINES MODELAIRESTRI-COUNTY RC Carrol IASOOLAND RC MODELERS Sioux City IA IOWA CITY AEROHAWKS AT LANTIC HAWKS RC CEDAR RA PIDS SKYHAWKS Also signing HAZEL SIGAFOOSE MAXEY HESTER Sig Manufacturing graciously supplied bumper stickers distribution Iowa clubs Mr EARL WITI president AMA presented Governor Ray honorary membership AMA AWARD OF AP PRECIATION support model avia tion MR DAN KNOX president Mus catine club presented Governor Ray Muscatine Miniature Aircraft Association cap honorary member group important thing come out proclamation may recognized some time fact governor has recog nized activity given time sig nature will show general public viable group individuals organized recognized beneficial selves type recognition helps AMA model aviation grow will help obtain greater public recognition 82 Model Aviation Contentment Satisfaction Jim Marvin Jackson Purchase Modelers Mayfield KY shows us what its about pure enjoy ment flight Governor 1-loDer u I-say signs --wloaem Avia sion Month proclamation Representatives attending signing ceremony Iowa Capitol steps MISSISSIPPI VALLEY SOARING contest held July 8th well-attended $200 cash prizes given away plus some merchandise prizes GREATER GRAND RAPIDS FUN FLY will held September 8 1979 KENT RADIO AEROMODELERs field event sponsored KENT RADIO AEROMODELERS WESTERN MICHI GAN RAF Contact 1049 28th St SW Wyoming MI 49509 informa tion MILWAUKEE FLYING ELECTRONS will again hold aerobatic scale con test Aero Park Airport Milwaukee August 18-19 1979 has always well-attended con test excellent prizes good competi tion Contact LARRY DATTILIO 4112 N Downer Ave RUSSELL KNETZGER 2625 E Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 52311 pre-registration other informa tion printed Nats will over Executive Council will have met hope have good report Council ac tions actions nominating committee meeting Nationals would like point out have NO comments agenda published Presidents Column makes little difficult vote wishes Council meeting ever take consideration comments newsletters receive does help Keep coming does take some time read now receive about 60 newsletters month Most very good informative would like remind newsletter editors about patch available HQ Write Larry Bolich Special Events Director complete information Arkansas siana Me,co trnma s VIII DISTRICT REPORT John Embry District VIII Vice-President 1500 Anita Street Sniphur LA 70663 Associane Vice-Peidenrs Razz Averill 9117 La Barranea NE Alburguergon NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Sulphur LA 70663 Gene Hempet 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 Witliam Hartey ttt 927 Commerce Pleasanton TX 78064 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Bacnlesoilte OK 74003 Nats time just around corner time writing have asked VP substitute him next two months report also possibil ity sit him Execu tive Council meeting Lincoln NB early August personally feel governing body Academy calibre number new ideas programs can come out main problem facing Executive Council moment attitude some its members few its members con stantly coming up old statements did cant Headquarters have again opinion always felt lot can ac complished group people say Lets get program started will help get organized whole thing just boils down better lead stand back wait someone lead read article time Followship Executive Council could review article find very beneficial time enough lecture would like comment some club news letters have sent way lately know much work put good newsletter club member would par ticipate club betterment month does newsletter editor club offi cers would beat down trying find work everyone So month get newsletter think much work went might contribute club newsletter Academy Model Aeronautics outstanding newsletters have opportunity read lately Lejournal dEscadrille 114th RC Aero Squadroh Grapevine TX Edited Al Alman 2609 Burningtree Ct Arlington TX 76014 newsletter Im referring first issue best Ive seen Keep up good work Al team Newsletters again far easiest way spread comments views want points kept secret dont let us hear us mean people read newsletters just heard President Jimmy Carters speech energy confidence Unit ed States thinks about objec tive light might also see problems facing clubs especially Academy Model Aeronautics basic ly same Inasmuch seem wan dering aimlessly direction closing would like challenge member District VIII stand up counted Show pride confidence club Academy participating DONT JUST STAND THEREFLY Ned Barnes District VIII AVP tainrado as aska lr Dakota h takota IXWytming DISTRICT REPORT Vince Mankowski District IX Vice-President 105 Waldo Circte Bellense Nt 68005 AssociaSe Vice-Presidesrns Charles Brannon 2220 Matiposa Blvd Casper WY 82601 Paul Kenel 910 North 12th Fargo NO 58102 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Aroada CO 80005 Jim OReilly 4760 N Basnin Wichina KS 67220 Jim Ricketts 516 S Cloodas Sinan Falls SD 57103 first taste Nats work 79 just hit whirlwind will continue next couple weeks has begun prepare Council meeting usually takes several days itself prepare bylaws commit tee meeting since have elected chairman committee will require additional preparation organize thoughts Councils meeting special interest groups meeting re quested last Council meeting because felt input essential addition Nats own stompin grounds site manpower problems Ive involved Add fact have selected years Control Line Category Director means now have opportunity get involved event directors officials equipment needs sorts different people Busy bet Fun Absolutely wouldnt miss world thing has made biggest impression during last few days spirit cooperation among modelers As example held press conference Lincoln last Monday July 24 task come up models display press television personnel Keep mind October1979 83 AMA President Earl Witt presents Governor Ray Appreciation Award Landon Morris holds governors proclamation Bob Hansing Minnesota Soaring Society ready launch Mississippi Valley Soar ing contest local modelers preparing National Championships checked old shopping list determined needed Pattern ship some Scale models few Free Flights Helicopter Sailplane Speed CL Rac ing Stunt couple flying demos once asked refused ask modeler borrow number ship week before Nats answer will SURE Thursday needed find helicop ter make flying demonstration call Council Bluffs Iowa finds Charlie Legg chopper disassembled Charlie worked weekend regular job somehow managed during evenings Friday Sat urday Sunday reassemble machine Monday afternoon Charlie made long drive Lincoln helicopter demonstration flight spirit coop eration makes Nats modeling worthwhile people would ever know about efforts Charlie Legg like others expects no payment re ward things because want Mr Legg Ed Prohaska Roy Hogan Joe Mock gave time loaned pride joy fellow modeler sincere thank Headquarters Visit weekend July 8 attended committee meeting Washington DC Rather return directly home took opportunity visit AMA HQ following Monday Tuesday Im going give lengthy report mechanics business carried out although can assure business run very professional efficient manner Instead want know some people have up fronL Everyone familiar Worths Wheeleys Winters Ehlings indeed lucky have fine gentle men doing such excellent job us Most nosing around however centered finding out about people no hears about watched people like receptionist Linda Brown answer phones sorted out daily paperwork proofread mater ial someone else Carol Merfeld Dale Kern teamed up handle Nats en try forms reply packets kept regular jobs going As Carol processed AMA business Dale Shirley Shipley sorted mail Later Shirley back handling supply service requests taking inventory Over Model Aviation Kay Schell took break posting charges hobby shop sales magazines show operation IBM Composer used AMA section Herb Silbermann laying out next issue MA treasurer Jim McNeill reported accounting department last issue MA another area increasing activi ty havent done already read article already have read re-read Jims report Micheline Madison back another small room lined files books sea paperwork first seen talking phone about CL Combat Team material looking information someone else has requested making some notes other projects yet done day Outside doorway almost hall Debbie Dews types pro cesses sanctions non-stop basis possible mention everyone Most time cannot count everyone always scurrying around doing something Yet person interrupted question request re sponded quickly completely smile dont know AMA finds people like hope dont ever lose Sioux Falls RCers attended Control Line contest put Jim Ricketss AVP South Dakota Doing super job timing counting laps helping Jim put CL contest Sioux Falls RCers Radio Control boys chipped help needed benefitted special thank Sioux Falls RCers Control Line crowd Ohmagorsh bad enough put someones name magazine incorrectly get club wrong put whole crowd differ ent state ohmagorsh explain quote letter AVP Frank Hughes Kansas City MISSOURI Well now youve done Oily real ly have gone done time area may cut off supply Hot Stuff infiltrate balsa supply un known alien termite awakens eats after balsa has glued sanded isnt bad enough want know fact now Vince wouldnt lie alone have come aid can grant reasonable amount safety whenever might pass way again have actually broken up small band clan members rented 10 Greyhoud buses ready head way very large AniWna fornia ii da x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 2501 Armour Lane Redoodo Beach CA 90278 Associate Vice-Presidents Glenn Carte, 2020 Gill Pont Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Ale, Chisoim 1500 West Sham Fresno CA 93711 Lonnie Knoeher 4295 Boulder Hmy Las Vesas NV 89121 John Pond 4269 Syoko Circle San J000 CA 95136 Bob Reynolds Rt 5 Boo 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Snomden Ann. Long Beach CA 908GB Keith Whitney 14465 Jupiter Salt Lake City UT 84117 once can lead off some really good news reported last year AMA named defendent lawsuit brought Minnesota case recently settled out court no cost AMA Well almost no cost AMA did have hire local attorney represent out way along battle IRS being favorably settled can turn important matters FAI World Free Flight Finals held Taft October 6 7 8 shap ing up big As writing 23 countries have submitted entries pos sible should try see least day activity dont care interests radio control line owe yourself see first time 25 rope sitting reading wondering what world guy talk ing about right Well Ill tell being able convince small nasty group rope really didnt know what saved neck So now have saved neck two times think its about time told whats wrong No 1 last months issue MA think last month mentioned static display Antioch Center attended know put Northern Knights Sunchasers honor meeting BUT said bold print Kansas City KANSAS show held beautiful MISSOURI last liveable place left crime-ridden earth Thats MISSOURI son No 2 months issue MA July second picture down right column mentioned caption Dick Meyers helping Kansas Citys Skynights display Now boy call out State Militia halt bus convoy Everyone MISSOURI knows Dick Meyers name RAY RAY helping set up NORTHERN KNIGHTS two words joking aside Vince did enjoy hav ing visit display want know welcome come back time appreciate mention pictures us report did put us Kansas apologize will apologize again per son District IX meeting held also-beautiful Kansas City KANSAS October 27 Executive Director John Worth will joining us Kansas City special guest years US has hosted Free Flight Finals month June busy attending club meetings lot think once month too often go club meeting attended seven June Some reported last column month Ive couple report want attend meeting drop line Towards end June attended joint meeting Rockwell International Eagles Northrop Model Club meeting presided over Rockwell club president Phil Mosko assisted Northrop club president Paul lmrisek clubs have mutual problem looking flying site Sound familiar using site Whites Point San Pedro trial basis However complaints noise nearby neighbors ended trial period sour note option called can no longer fly meeting ran old time free flighter presently flying radio name George Hume last saw him 1950 meeting kind homecoming Northrop club first club ever visited Vice-President also turned out first club visited twice few days later made return visit another club club Camarillo Fly ing Circus meeting run president Chuck Asprion assisted vice-president Ron Ingram super turnout lots wives kids hand see film 84 Model Aviation Marvelous Miniatures meeting primarily present members Nick Johnen Su perior Service Award Nick key element clubs obtaining flying site team effort Nick spearheaded effort club planning mall show will set up around portable AMA booth also plan show film Mar velous Miniatures couple hours club wants use booth drop line Ill see get no cost club film have can also shown Scout troops similar functions enlighten modeling continue receive letters con stituents lot have some good ideas am trying implement Keep writ ing inputs get items can initiate Next month Ill list candidates Contest Board election give dead line rules voting THERMALS Alaska ana on ington xl DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District XI Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Associate Vice-Presidents Al coiner 1607 S non Elm Ponaseilo 1003201 Simon Dreese Rt 16cc 48 Broadniew MT 59015 Ed MoColiough 53SE 61 Portland OR 97215 Orlando Oly Rnco 26608 Doner Cs. Kent WA 98031 Chock Thompson N 3813 Normandie Spokane WA 99205 Doe Zipoy 21418 NE Main St Redmond WA 98052 month have request make of As know clubs have lost flying site last few months cases Sites owned clubs Still clubs denied ac cess own fields power model fly ing trend nationwide growing rapidly AMA taking steps help clubs much possible now help may way Until happens seems should can help oursetves Experience gained over last few years indicates club gets situa tion could cause lose its flying site much anyone outside group can help Winning things seems selling job one-onone basis AMA HQ will send some infor mation gleaned other experiences can possibly help occurred problem probably differs locality gathered information dis trict analyzed might learn some thing directly help us Therefore would like clubs indi viduals have position los ing flying site last three years send information Please let know what problem found out about what did about it ended up has data will analyzed sent AMA will help others well can use data own area see can head off some things dont have tell noise worst enemies prevention thing worth cure Barnstormers Biplane Meet Ed McCullough Assoc VP Portland has sent us another fine report area will let him tell about event own words pictures accompanying column taken Bob Baich Port land Skyknights Model Airplane Club originals beautiful color might print well black white June 17th Delta Park Portland OR first annual biplane meet held Barnstormers MAC Portland As far know first biplane meet ever held Northwest first seemed would contest Sunday morning weather turned downright nasty gas crunch got bad told would no gas available Portland weekend Although little gas found Sunday weath er looked bad As matter fact probably some best flying weather exists exception small squall what wind was light steady right down runway Since virtually contestants Portland assume other biplane fanatics region stayed away because adverse conditions Two events scheduled flown dozen contestants Both flying static display seemed please rather large crowd spectators Most contestants flew both events Stand Off Scale Barn storming used same airplane both Prizes trophies awarded fifth place both events prizes ing given local hobby shops nice prizes indeed biplane kit course first prize Winners airplanes Scale 1 Dick Hansen/Jenny 2 Don Lindsay/Fleet 3 Bob Mingle/Waco 4 Roger Wilson/Skybolt 5 Dick Smith/GereSport Barnstorming 1 Sergei Dennenbaum/Pulsar 2 Dick Hansen/ Jenny 3 Don Lindsay/Fleet 5 Vein Ahi berg/Pitts Dave Gardner BMAC President Contest Director did nice job real reason contest held though Steve Tischler Steve editor Barnstorm er newsletter secretary club Without drive desire see contest held would have happened think illustrates takes person enthusiasm get club started towards worthwhile goal Thanks Steve So now time District Xl biplane nuts start getting ready Se cond Annual Barnstormer Biplane Meet held next June Portland October1979 85 UICK 3-mansen ano denny wes nirsi Scale Airplane least 12 years old mu reps cuigra nas veanimei enginenot sHown meet Builder unknown u-meet origi trom Concepts uarn- Uob gina Waco stormer kit Model Don Lindsaygine gives realistic sound JUNIOR FLIGHT ED WHITTE BoxWall St Sta New York NV 10005 FLY INAMAS THIRD FALL FLYING FAIR CONTROL LINE POSTAL CONTEST sort blew opportunity nounce contest before August start flying has extended through Novem ber Some course have already told us youve taken some flights August thats OK since rules same last year couple changes though Most important now two events youngsters 16 under fly ing stock plastic ready-to-fly models se cond change age limit regu lar event has raised include up through l8years old So dont have dig up last years magazine heres whole poop 1 The Postal Contest open young sters everywhere NO entry fee AMA membership NOT required 2 The SPECIAL EVENT youngsters 16 under flights stock readyto-fly plastic models rules listed below regular event pertain special plastic event except plastic models may flown 3 All contestants REGULAR event must 18 years old younger 4 All flying must supervised adult will time flights record Sig nature time sheets adult affadavit models flights ac cordance rules times recorded accurate 5 A safety check model must made adult supervisor 6 Fly time during August September October November 1979 As offi cial flights wanted may taken day model may entered 4 70/fl r2 zz _____7 _____________ 5 /4 A medals will awarded first three places event special AMA Certi ficates will awarded warranted 8 Rules event stated first two paragraphs plus first sentence third paragraph 1976/77 AMA rule book page 26 under event no 25 Con trol Line hA Solo Race quote Any kind control line model permit ted has engine stock factoryequipped fuel tank displacement over 005 1 cubic inches Models must equipped two metal control lines 35 feet mini mum length Minimum wire diameter line 0008 inch plane flown time against clock entrant must fly plane also perform engine starting refueling model released watch started timing continues 48 laps during period model must land refueled restarted least once 9 In addition contestant must builder model except course Special Plastic Ready-Built event 10 Stop watch remains running during refueling restart periods 11 The function helper hold model ground after contes tant has started engine goes center circle Helper releases model signal contestant flier 12 NO mechanical engine cut-off system allowed 13 NO intentional pit stops allowed tank still contains fuel Pit stops may made due engine failure run ning out fuel 14 If fuel tank will fly model longer 2-91 Ii ____ii 2--___A 48 laps model must started less full tank ensure proper pit stop 15 landing model must allowed come full stop its own accord must touched moving 16 During pit stop helper must touch model until after contestant starts engine re leasing signal contestant flier 17 ALL launches ground 18 Model must flown approximately parallel ground flight disqualified adult supervisor moderate violation 19 Score total elapsed time including pit stop time initial Rise-Off-Ground launch completion 48th lap 20 Please note Flying Third AMA Fall Flying Fair Postal Contest covered AMA Contest Sanction unless individual flights made during otherwise AMA sanctioned contest AMA surance applies accordingly 21 Send results received De cember 31 1979 Ed Whitten Last years results better first.lets see what can year Heres hoping clubs will sponsor contests youngsters especially postal Please send ALL times loners too should get out dads older friends after s against clockt RESULTS OF AMAS CHiCKEN HIGH INDOOR POSTAL CONTEST Hey did see Page 88 September issue contestants door contest list took up entire page didnt leave us space say Congratulations winners So CONGRATULATIONS Graham Davitt Leeds England won Hand Launched Stick Event whopping 10 minutes plus Easy B flight makes two wins out two Graham Nice going CONGRATULATIONS Tom Croft Manchester IN winning times 370 390 Hand Launched Glider Tom led whole bunch Indiana fliers high places contest get entries next winters postal contest bet will just have beg AMA space list top 10 run whole works STAR SKIPPERS CHUCK MARKOS DOUBLE WHAMMY next step up ladder Delta Dart really building flying both Out door Indoor models SO BIG neophytes just dont make Shown Chuck Markos 2-step NFFS Indoor flier first model has flat wing uses Dart plastic prop second uses same plans sliced cambered wing ribs bent wood prop Thats way bit time full sized plans additional details courtesy Chicago Aeronuts send self-addressed stamped envelope SASE Chuck Markos 1106 Montgomery Drive Deerfield IL 60015 Tell him Ed sent So thats gang forthis month 86 Model Aviation 3r
Edition: Model Aviation - 1979/10
Page Numbers: 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86
Frank Zaics name known over world model aviations living legends among famous authors articles books subject found ing father Academy Model Aero nauticsgoing back mid-30s AAMA Frank wrote AMA HQ recently noting controversy over decision remove magazine option adult AMA members 1979 except Family members re ceive automatically noted al ways intended AMA have its own maga zine first editor also noted legal obligation involved help lustify status non-profit ganization Subsequent discussion brought out point merely having newsletter house organ would suffice 1978 IRS specifically noted organization news portion Model Aviation magazine does count toward qualification AMAs status educational scientific organization whereas construction state-of-the-art-type articles Among Franks comments onder members realize Model via tion could reduce hold dues constant needed advertising bookkeeping profit MA could used AMA budget should also make ad vertisers feel good easing finan cial cost membership custom ersthis standard procedure practically organization Franks comments about advertising consistent original intent AMAs publication began back 30s guideline until mid-60s AMA News became part commercial magazine arrangement died 1975 commercial magazine went bankrupt AMA went back publishing its own magazine concept changed order prove members no general AMA funds being used finance new version Model viation decided maintain independent magazine budget done income magazine earmarked maga zine still true present its good idea because means magazine profits will go improving magazine pages color etc Yet AMA keeps growing maga zine advertising increases currently lim / Signature Lldsee Frank Zaic AMAs founders member Model Aviations Hall Fame looked like 1933 Orville Wright signed Glider License Federation Aeronautique Internationale behalf National Aeronautic Association before AMA Orville Wright Chairman NAAs Contest Committee Zaic also notes Wil bur Wright died year Frank born ited no 20% contents can come day surplus funds could transferred general AMA income potential great too far down road Frank Zaics thinking still appropriate food thought some Franks other comments interest tells what like during first days AMAs magazine during 30s first two issues prepared place Lt Alden Lt Alden definitely moving spirit Without him may have AMA early did form have now Anyway did editing typing material $2400 pawn shop Underwood did layout pasting drawing plans covers Page numbers headings set up letterby-letter cut second-hand 15c copies Esquire magazines terest note first two issues did cost AAMA American Academy Model Aeronautics penny Lt Alden paid printing postage Sort set example present MA does cost AMA penny two issues Lt Alden physically unable living dollar per day above points out importance having organization will perform task depending individual contri butions free time money Hope above will bring out few points may help clarify situa tion help members realize value magazine F urthermore according Frank Another point very vital assurance keeping continuity toric recording model aviation have no guarantee private sector magazines will stay business years years will change policy sur 74 Model Aviation rFrom AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents h ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 AMA FOUNDER AND AMAS MAGAZINE Federation Aeronautique Internatiotiale UNITED STATES OF AMERICA CLASS B GLIDER LICENSE Mr Frank Zaic Place Date BirthiUg 1 19L2i ChaIrman N A Contest CommIttee License No149- Date Issued June 9- 195-Issued Type Glider viving ones may speciaiize activities would recorded AMA obliged record phase Being corpo rate entity AMAs existence wil depend particular individuals will go on Personnel will change better worse basic work will continue Its important note AMA members today relatively new Few know background AMA got started what founding fathers meant Thus needs understood long range interests involved transcend immediate wants Therefore true intended organization re sponsive wishes its membership also obligation maintain directives purposes long established Toward end Frank Zaics thoughts important part AMA heritage still meaning ful guideline future HOMEOWNERS COVERAGE FOR MODEL AIRCRAFT Ever since courts Pennsylvania up held ruling excludes model aircraft coverage homeowners insurance policy has confusion over whether AMAs liability protection primary se condary subject described Model Aviation magazine March 79 issue page 73 also RC Modeler magazine August 79 issue page 60 Regardless AMAs coverage applies other coverage doesnt So surest protec tion AMA member covered automatically However should rash claims against AMAs coverage its reasonable expect AMAs cost go up ultimate effect amount AMA dues Obviously therefore desirable re verse situation because Penn sylvania ruling model aircraft treated same full-scale people-carrying aircraft likely happen because now insurance companies have alerted idea model aircraft accidents can ex pensive though rare like ly go back previous situation models regarded toys unlikely cause problems So though Pennsylvania decision commonly regarded ridiculous chance s overturning slim thing legal fight reversal courts would expensive idea holding down costs compromised theres another approach successfully applied already has restored model aircraft coverage some homeowners policies no extra cost idea has advised Alex Chisolm AMA member also independent insurance agent Alex AMA District X Vice-President few years ago long-time leader model activities Fresno area California provides insurance protection number West Coast model firms insur ance companies provided AMAs basic mem bership coverage awhile during mid-70s Thus Alex knows business sugges tion no mere pipe dream AMA CLUB REPORT 1978-19 As December 31 1978 43 clubs have memberships 100 New fact Pioneer RC Club has topped Orange Coast RCers has larg est several years Club 0140 1330 0116 0575 0329 0428 0551 Pioneer RC Club Inc Orange Coast RC Birds Inc Valley Forge Signal Seekers DC/RC Rockland County RC Greater Pittsburgh Aero RCers 0641 Tidewater RC Inc 0623 Richardson RC Club 0636 Northern Virginia RC Club 0162 South Alameda County RCers StateMembers CA348 CA 340 CA240 PA 210 MD200 NJ 1 92 PA 18 1 VAi 76 TXi 70 VA 1 65 CA 15 5 0970Sky Masters RC ClubMIi 55 0703Mid-Hudson RC SocietyNYi 50 0528Tulse GluedobbersOKi 50 0643Boeing Hawks RC Flyers merged WAi 44 0122CA139 0347MAi 34 0444NYi 32 0338MAi 26 0218FL123 0285 Cordoba Model Masters South Shore RC Blue Angels Cape Ann RC MAC Suncoast Aero Modelers Ft Wayne Flying Circuits Inc 0617 Manned Spacecraft Center RC East Bay RC Denver RC Eagles Prince Georges RC 495th RC Squadron Mentor Area RC Society Chicagoland RC Goodyear Model Airplane Club 0544CAi 20 i293COi19 0334MD119 0340MAi18 0508OHi18 0247 ILi18 0502 OHli 7 0599Chattanooga RCCIubTN113 0413Central Jersey RCNJ1i2 0468Rochester Aero ModelersNYi i 2 0274Suburban Aero Club Chicago ILill 0188CTill 0131CAlb 0156CAlb 0383MNiiO 0524OHi08 Oi2iCAlOS 0179COi03 0773AZiOl 0360MIbC 1016FLiOO Northern Connecticut RC Mann RC Club Inc San Jose Wavemasters RC Twin City RC Western Ohio RK Society Conejo RC Pikes Peak RC Arizona RC Society Inc Indian City RC Club Gold Coast RCers No Members 124 25--49 5074 7599 INi22i00i24 125 & up No Clubs 857 37i 1 20 62 24 19 1453 intent aircraft exclusion al lows insurance company insure liability model airplanes Since time have insured several model airplane enthusiasts primary lia bility attaching endorsement homeowners policy business liability policy did submit wording company have always accepted made clarification part policy have never yet submitted endorse ment turned down know ledgeable underwriter understood agreed fol lowing wording applies modify aircraft exclusion follows aircraft exclusion relating watercraft aircraft does ap ply model boats model airplanes hobby variety TOLEDO RAFFLE BIGGEST EVER years Toledo Weak Signals RC Club has conducted AMA raffle con nection annual exposition gener ous donation AMA has resulted efforts typically about thousand dollars year 25th anniversary show produced bigger usual nation$2i 25 Out amount two sets trophies will provided RC events 79 Nats balance will go AMA ScholarContinued page 78 What has done endorsement added homeowner policies says aircraft exclusion clause does apply model boats model airplanes Such re quest coming independent insurance agent has some weight Alex has gotten ac ceptance number modeling clients several different companies can can others Its worth try goal starting movement get insurance com panies accept models what Alexs own words subject concerning case homeowners insurer denied claim court backed up claiming RC model airplane just much aircraft passengercarrying 747 might have made both insurer court look absolutely ridicu lous its fact life insurer can find loophole big claim would pretty stupid go ahead pay About 15 years ago could see possi bility type thing happening forms coverage specifically de signed aircraft airports allied activ ity written aircraft insurers insurers write homeowners policies Homeowners policies include liability surance kinds hobbies sports cluding golf hunting fishing baseball whatever first introduced about 1954 same aircraft exclusion used still use today Since have discovered RC insurance companies havent discovered us feel have legitimate need theyll remove aircraft ex clusion fly model airplanes Back 1964 Harold Cox AMA member claims manager leading insurance company worked out clarification October1979 75 TXi 21 Total Clubs THE TRANS-AM RELAY RACE southern section United States have opport unity participate great event spectator supporter should receiving issue Model Aviation shortly before race take-off Sep tember 4 Duiles International Airport event have fol lowing developments race five teams five seven members will launch model aircraft race competition across United States best time point-to-point basis No pilot vehicle may exceed 55 mph team will fly two days overnight stop change-over point five new teams will take over relay next two days 12 relay change overs flying Washington DC Ontario CA back-tracking Las Vegas October 2 has year-long effort ganizing planning has vir tually full-time occupation Bob Doris Rich dedication race would never have gotten off ground So JOIN THEM ENROUTE AND CHEER OUR COMPETITORS ON Listed opposite page landing stop-over points enroute will able meet see Interstate highways Teams 12 legs race follows team captains hometown shown Leg Team 1 Dougs Hobby Shop Windrifters Indian Head MD Team 2 DCRC Team Gaithersburg MD Team 3 Woodbridge RC Club Team L Aquia Harbor VA PRESIDENTS REPORT President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS EARL E WITT 26 Warwick Drive Chambersburg PA 17201 Idds C jor Yd -ft Team 4 Northern VA RC Club Team Haymarket VA Team 5 Prince Georges RC Club Team Washington DC Leg B Team 1 Charlotte Flyers Charlotte NC Team 2 Miniature Aircraft Soc Team Canton NC Team 3 Tarheel Prop Spinners Southern Pines NC Team 4 LARKS Lexington SC Team 5 Jackson Flyers Columbia SC Leg C Team 1 Flying Griffins Orchard Hill GA Team 2 Atlanta Flyers Atlanta GA Team 3 Kirk Wheeler Team Lilburn GA Team 4 Atlanta Drones Team Decatur GA Team 5 Georgia Sr Citizen Flyers Team Americus GA Leg D Team 1 Radio Aero Modelers Team 2 Prattville AL Team 2 Radio Aero Modelers Team 1 Prattville AL Team 3 BAMA Flyers Team Birmingham AL Team 4 Meridian RC Club Team 1 Meridian MS Team 5 Meridian RC Club Team 2 Meridian MS Leg F Team Nelarks Team West Monroe LA Team 2 Capitol City RC Club Team Jackson MS Team 3 BTHOOM Team Downers Grove IL Team 4 No Central LA Aeromodelers Hodge LA Team 5 Shreveport Area RK Soc Team Minden LA Leg F Team 1 Houston RC Club Team Stafford TX Team 2 Lone Star Travelers Carroilton TX Team 3 NASA Flyers Houston TX Team 4 Southwest Modelers RC Club Hurst TX Team 5 Sharks Team Too Bossier City LA Leg G Team 1 Greater Southwest RC Club Ft Worth TX Team 2 Odessa Prop Busters Team Odessa TX Team 3 Haskeil Fliers Haskell TX Leg H Team 1 Windy Weather Wing Wagglers Big Spring TX Team 2 SPLAT Team Spur TX Team 3 John Wolflick Team El Paso TX Team 4 Warren Weaver Team El Paso TX Team 5 Mexican Association Team El Paso TX Leg Team 1 Southern Arizona Modelers Tucson AZ Team 2 Alamogordo Model Aviators Alamogordo NM Team 3 Hildalgo Wing Nuts Team Lordsburg NM Team 4 Fred Ewing Team Lordsburg NM 76 Model Aviation Team 5 Tucson RC Team Tucson AZ Leg J Team 1 Louis Lavine Team Tempe AZ Team 2 Sun Valley Fliers Phoenix AZ Team 3 Super Falcons Team Phoenix AZ Team 4 Chandler Sport Flyers Gilbert AZ Team 5 James Peterson Team Arcadia CA Leg K Team 1 1st Weedwaker Aero Squad San Diego CA Team 2 Scale Squad So CA Team Anaheim CA Team 3 Riverside RC Club Team Loma Linda CA Team 4 Torrey Pines Gulls San Diego CA Team 5 San Gabriel Valley RC League Hacienda Heights CA Leg L Team 1 Ruppert Team Morro Bay CA Team 2 SAMS Race Team Bellevue WA Team 3 LVRC Gamblers Las Vegas NV Team 4 Torrey Pines Gulls San Diego CA Team 5 SCAMPS Garden Grove CA TRANS-AM RC RELAY RACE SCHEDULE Leg DepartStop-OverArrive START OF RACE Sept 4 TuesRichmond VASept 5 Wed ADulles lnternl AirportKings DominionRaleigh NC ETA 1100 am-12 noonWendell-Knightdale Airport ETA 1200-100 pm Sept 6 ThursFayetteville NCSept 7 Fri BRaleigh NCFayetteville Comm ChurchColumbia SC ETA 1200-100 pmintertec Data Systems 1-20 Exit 65 ETA 1230-130 pm Sept 10 MonAtlanta GASept 11 Tues CColumbia SCSo Dekaib MallMontgomery AL ETA 100-200 pmAuburn U Campus 80 ETA 1130 am-1230 pm Sept 12 WedMeridian MSSept 13 Thurs DMontgomery ALGaylords Parking LotJackson MS ETA 1230-130 pmHwy 49 So South 1-20 ETA 1100-1200 noon Sept 14 FriMonroe LASept 15 Set EJackson MSnear GM PlantShreveport LA ETA 1130 am-1230 pmSharks Flying Field Airline Dr ETA 1100-1200 noon Sept 17 MonDallas TXSept 18 Tues FShreveport LAMesquite RC FieldFt Worth TX ETA 100-200 pmTarrant Co Jr College ETA 1030-1130 am Sept 19 WedAbilene TXSept 20 Thurs GFt Worth TXAileene MillsOdessa TX ETA 1200-100 pmWarfield Truck Stop ETA 1230-130 pm Sept 21 FriVan Horn TXSept 22 Sat HOdessa TXHoliday innEl Paso TX ETA 100-200 pmCowtown Boot Co ETA 1030-1130 am Sept 24 MonLordsburg NMSept 25 Tues IEl Paso TXTruck Weigh StationTucson AZ ETA 1230-130 pmPima Co Fairgrounds ETA 1230-130 pm Sept 26 WedPhoenix AZSept 27 Thurs JTucson AZSanders AviationBlythe CA So 56th StBlythe Fairgrounds ETA 1100-1200 noonETA 1130 am-1230 pm Sept 28 Friindlo CASept 29 Sat KBlythe CAVan Buren Rd No 1-10Ontario CA ETA 1100-1200 noonOntario Speedway ETA 1030-1130 am Oct 1 Mon L Ontario CA Barstow CA Virginia Way & Barstow Rd ETA 1030-1130 am MODEL AVIATION MONTH Model aviation officially recog nized Governor Robert Ray State Iowa proclamation pro claiming July Model Aviation Month state culmination efforts District VII Vice-President Ken Morris 12 Iowa model clubs signing ceremony governors office governor made hon orary member AMA present ed Muscatine Miniature Aircraft Association hat Bumper stickers pro claiming Model Aviation Month Iowa distributed Sig Manufacturing Company represented ceremony Hazel Sigafoose Maxey Hester Public recognition type pro vides stature hobby ot-IJoIll ILr N,Ao B 1, &mo nor ThE Sm, rUC Itrio ttori fl,03t333 SOodol 0333133 331030333k31 lo3fl UoodporO 303 A33d3.3 II3I33In3d3333g3,,33j3Ir3I3t3 333333313333333t333 o,3101,r33013,d ILIi330,fl3333333333131333 flo~ 3r333331 ILIl,,lo133o1333333333333 3 33330333333 333333333333333133d,33333p33g3103O3333313303r33 r33333fl333 O3333 333 IO3p3d0 333 33333 11333133 13 33333 31331, 133303 C3 3333I303 3 N,. rI3,.0 31 IOK Ill I0w1,3,3 3333 S333333 j30 U,3O3fl3 3IoirI \urtrro, 3i1ortI I3 oI,, 3 IlI03~3I Oct 2 Tues Las Vegas NV Union 76 Truck Stop ETA 1230-130 pm END OF RACE October1979 77 proclamation making July Model Aviation Month Iowa signed Iowa Governor Robert D Ray surrounded enthusiastic group modelers including Earl F Witt 3rd left national president Academy Model Aeronautics Also attending several other modeling dignitaries including John D Mertz left Des Moines Modelaires presi dent Hazel Sigafoose right Witt Sig Manufacturing Ken Morris over gover nors left shoulder 7th District VP AMA far right Maxey Hestor Sig Manufac turing young man next governor Morris son Iowa Des Moines groups have actively promoting membership respective clubs type media event pleasing results governor made honorary member AMA SECRETARY-TREASURERS REPORT Jim McNeiII AMA Secretary-Treasurer 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 get letters readers erry Bockius Colchester CT writes expect types fly Indoor microfilm ships would wonder such heavy insurance claims incurred youd care comment Id interested Id glad comment Jerry percentage declared Free Flight fliers AMA rolls less 2% total membership believe registered Free Flight enthusiasts small number fly Indoor ships Thus portion Indoor people overall membership quite small Since about 80% fliers RC another sizeable group general interest no special insurance rate others has devised yet However may someday come Douglas Dalilke Oshkosh WI asks No 1 does AMA need high rent Washington DC lobby RC dislike being given no voice matter No 2 Up cold sometimes -30 F pay surance Dec Jan Feb No 3 insure man class es flies charge Indoor flier 40 lb RC monster answer Doug concerning AMA HQ location that AMA started As subsidiary NAA AMA has either same building across street until now open-minded moving lower rent location factors involved Cer tainly some help located heart government agencies suggestion 9-month insurance plan unique dont know would work What flier under such scheme flew plane balmy day during no-insurance month bad accident have reply third question maybe someday will try such proposal YOU have question ask con cerning Academy its dues insurance whatever Write see answer want thank Jerry Bockius Doug Dahlke being concerned enough correspond cannot promise reply mag Ill give answer AMA has come long way since little kid grew up 100 miles Doug Janesville WI flew 12 months year outdoors RC no radios no glow gasoline engines rub ber bands mailed 25 cents NAA license fly contests Later 25c rubber jobs SOc gas sies Today dues hundred times higher $25 license Everything else little higher also other thing forgot mention Doug minute ago DO have voice matter have voice matter repre sented excellent District VP Mr Ken Morris sits AMA gov erning body votes behalf change modeling laws EXCITING SMASH FINISH TO MIAMA REPORT unique special interest group has its own newsletter published eight times year contains Indoor 3-view plans little peanut-size scale planes national news Indoor Scale flying interested building Indoor Rubber-Powered Scale write Dr John Martin 3227 Darwin St Miami FL 33133 $5 year become member receive eight issues Hangar Pilot news flash Dr John adds $1000000 send blimp ready inflated poor blimp parked outside hangar fliers busy inside microfilm job important flight before fat blimp takes up Kay I-tartan nas just set new Florida state record Indoor Stick 2334 other fliers congratulating him L-R Terry Rimert Jim Black Ron Sharpton Jim Stewart Bill Smead Doc Martin Ray Harlan Roman Szymula MIAMA special interest group has members over US Together NIMAS co-sponsor annu al time trials Northwood Institute West Baden IN interested little funny Indoor Scale planes write Dr John sign up Next time will begin new expose another AMA special interest group See then. Toledo Raffle ship Fund Thanks strong support Meanwhile Raffle Chairman Ed Graben stetter has provided report 79 raf fle winnersa fantastic array Al Hard le New Castle PAMax 90F engine L E Monneyhan Nashville TNWebra Speed 61 engine Carlos Priemer El Paso TXEnya 60 XEII engine Cont pg 75 Weak Signals 78 Model Aviation symbol MIAMA Indoor organizationthe beautiful Goodyear blimp facilities tradition MIAMA fliers both respectful grateful So impor tant fat blimp parked outside cold could inside its own parlor safe world Read see. L-R Rayot Boston .was captain USA WC Indoor Team Roman Szymula Ron Sharpton Jim Black watching Ray tune up C B Haag Ft Wayne INK&B 61 pump type engine Richard W Folk Pandora OHSupertigre X6OSL engine Keith Orman Charlestown INRossi R60 engine C Nelson Detroit MIYS 60 5R engine Cherie Hodges W Carrollton OH---Kraft 60 engine Tom Hassling Quncy ILPSi D Mustang kit Paul Miller Mt Clemens MICrus 700 series radio Albert Winters BirminghamMIAce FM radio W Hansen Racine WIOSFS6O engine W Hale Bowling Green OH4-ch EK Logic trol radio Tom Wilber Columbus OHMRC series 775 radio Michon Detroit MIValair MK36T radio Mike Shareck Lindsey OntCannon model 820 radio E Carbaic Berrien Springs MIVariant 5-ch radio Roger Bedell Belleville MIExpert series MK2 5-ch radio Hank Damask Monroeville PAFutaba FP6 FN radio James Rodens Springfield ILTH6 Tower Hobbies radio Mike Bokalich Amherst OHRear Win Speedster kit Keith Jackson Appollo PARoyal Super Sport radio Connecticut Maine achusetts Hampshire Rhode Island nt DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Associate Vice-Presidenes Robert C Brodnar 405 Male Streen Nashua NJ 03060 Raymond Gibouleau 39 High Sn Old Town Mt 04468 George Parker 7 Pool Dr LeeMA 01238 A Mikn Schindler 5 Bolduc Dr Ledyard CT 06339 William Wilbur 6 Laurel Ave Kittery ME 03904 Well Nats once again behind us about 50 hours spend hav ing arrived Tuesday PM departing NH again 8 AM Thursday morning extreme pleasure being present first meeting newly chartered club first meeting first chartered clubtheir charter arrived day meeting called WINNI PESAUKEE RADIO CONTROLLERS club officers President Barry Northrup V-P Gerard Bachand three Ba chands belong AMA Secretary Wayne Richardson 61 Richardsons AMA members Treasurer old friend Armand Cote has RC hobby sport probably since before got re member meeting him Sunday fun-fly abandoned Conway Airport back about 1956 used ground-based Gyro trans mitters latest device directionfinder developed Harry Morgan used small loop listen regeneration receiver Dick Sherman came along visit big help fielding some questions about CB mat ters rulemaking Ernie Stomer Norwalk OHF7F Tigercat Twin kit Jim Moorhead Atlanta GAKraft series 79 radio Kevin Brown Wadsworth OHFox Twin en gine Mark Aimanovich Dayton OHHertenberger 61 FGC engine W M Halpin Rochester NY6-ch Cox Hobbies radio Pat Delcastillo Toledo OHCarrerra ASW 17 glider kit Robert Kucher Oshkosh WITrion Pattern Randall Lewis Bowling Green OHBucker Jungmeister bi-plane kit C J Smith Grand Balne MIOS Max 60 en gine Ed Bywalec Chicago ILHB 61 PDP engine Shirley Mienter Toledo OHOPS 60 engine Dan Baker Adrian MIUFO kit Bridi Tern Heminger Toledo OHWankel 30 en gine William Wardlow Whippany NJT28D kit John Gaston Melbourne FLPatricia Pattern kit Eugene Luxton Burton MIPrather Dee Vee Racing boat kit Lowell Laney Cincinnati OHT2A Sport kit Allan Hoover Royal Oaks MIRoyal C47 kit Bob Johnson Fon du Lac WIPrather Pan ther kit Ralph Corelle Salisbury NCHoward DGA 15 kit John Smith Brockton MA tells has another spectacular demo-fly works October great names RC expected present including Tony Bonetti disappointed didnt make last onewe too Tony felt flying good April 1st District Meeting YOU AINT SEEN NO THING YET John finest organ izers have whole AMA John plans have seminar-type meetings well demos lots other surprises Have received few calls out-of-state AMA members way summer vacation New Hampshire people ask can fly up can contact So far have able come up good solid suggestions Phone want fly vaca tion New England dont have Torrey Pines asphalt runways some good hills provide some soaring lift still lots fields RC few FF U-control clubs have grown faster year other clubs New England door has several sites New England too Whats pleasure Just call informa tion think getting back ba sics now can expect AMA con tinue grow recent decision truly tax exempt organization general agreement need flying field procurement other goals can look some good solid growth next two three years Happy see fine articles Sec retary-Treasurer Jim McNeill Alabama Great job Jim helping AMA members understand HQ financial story well getting some good licks AMA torian New Jersep Ynrk II DISTRICT REPORT John C Grigo District II Vice-President 6387 Badger Drive Lvckpvrt NY 14094 Associate Vice-Presidents Pete Bianchini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 John Byrne 36-29 213th St. Rayside NY 11361 Prank Drench 5 Willow Ave Piscanaway NJ 08854 Hank Likes 46 Cury Dr Tows River NJ 58753 Adam SassIer 50 Raedi Rd. Apt A-2 Schenectady NY 12309 Tom Silver RD3 Box 412 Messeva NY 13662 Hank Swish 2 Lorraine Ave Auburn NY 13021 have procrastinated long enough writ ing column hoping see flood re turned questionnaires clubs Dis trict II flood has decidedly under whelming 30 158 clubs re sponding Dont complain disagree actions Council meeting because will responding accord majority voice 30 clubs took trouble read return questionnaire results first question asked rate six items order importance club way tallied low score important high score least important Flying sites rates first place importance 59 points check results ques tion 3 before get excited about Second spot point went clear RC frequencies 60 points temper thought vast majority responding clubs 28 either RC gen eral interest types Only FF CL club responded Third place 80 points dues ratevery important times racing inflation Fourth place survey first question went competitive events 120 points too read being indica tive mainly sport flier makeup district Yet district has its share meets year tells competitive fliers very dedicated Fifth place 127 points comes maga zine now reading Based re sults first survey comes abso lutely no surprise Letters still coming asking drop mandatory magazine least back optional status Ill keep try ing Last place went AMA Nats IS food thought Lets see thousands dollars did lose last years Nats second question asked clubs opinion about hiring lobbyist assist se curing additional clear RC frequencies keeping present frequencies 18 said yes 10 said no 2 no opinions seems interested keeping frequencies having place use results question 3 should AMA hire man HQ prime assignment finding new flying sites retaining existing sites fell flat 22 responding no 8 said yes seems first paradox con sidering question le 2 clar ifying comments considered does come out clear Most people clubs feel know about local area people would some outsider can better handle problems themselves outside interference word agree lo cal level Yet also feel AMA should about flying fields general standpoint Perhaps should call PR man get October1979 79 involved fourth question concerned loca tion proposed AMA museum Orlando FL California neither Fifteen clubs said Orlando may expected Eastern district specified California 5 no preference 10 wanted neither kind what expected conservative District 2 last explainable question number 5 asked about possibility relocation AMA HQ Orlando Lake Charles LA Springfield OH stay Washington Lake Charles vote did no opinion Orlando received 5 votes Springfield 11 Stay Washington led way 12 votes Based will back Washington Springfield voting issue question arises sixth item question rather indication few areas bylaws special Council committee will may review possible change listed jog thinking try pick brains future use Based some comments succeeded Well next month Ill put together third survey form get Out early possible However response doesnt im prove dramatically wont bother 4th survey Ill merely bumble along own using inputs few care enough write personal letters should reading about same time am sending out third survey PLEASE re spond Good flying Ohio sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe District Ill Vice-President 1101 ERahn Read Dayton OH 45429 Associate Vice-Prenidento Joe Biben 5192 Edenharst Lynharsn OH 44124 Prancis Fluharty 504 21st Sn Vienna WV 25101 Laird Jackson 523 Meadowbrook Sn David PA 19087 Edward Wisser 1521 Summit St McKeesport PA 15131 Hi folks am late again barely meet ing deadline after missing last issue Same old excusetoo little time too much So Im going use excuses Ill simply bow out end term let someone time possibly intent handle chore Its fun serving District VP times its hectic Im happy influence Ive able exert national AMA operation unhappy time avail able serve local level think AMA business good hands general policies direction future good Obviously everything isnt perfect thats partly due very complex nature modeling days AMA HQ Council need construc tive help can get things must contributed folks like yourself local level Its large army volunteers really backbone Academy lieve Academy needs certainly intend continue sup port modeling country whatever ca pacity can has too much part life stop now short report Ed Wisser Assoc VPs Ed reports 2nd Annual Tn-Valley Static Show held Eastland Mall North Versaille PA showed increase 67 entries 1978 110 entries 1979 As chairman show committee have confirmed dates 3rd annual show May 1 2 31980 possibility may move new Century II Mall will large Randall Park Mall Cleveland Look out Joe may challenge yet Ed also forwards biographical data Ive asked Assoc VPs info since feel folks would enjoy Ed writes am currently retired United States Steel Co Dusquesne Works Dusquesne PA after 39 years service Electrical De partment IS years management maintenance Open Hearth BOF De partments have private pilots license both land seaplane flying service Civil Air Patrol during WW II 1942 1946 model activities date back boy hood days have member AMA 38 years Most interest has Scale aircraft categories served Scale Advisory Committee first formed 1955 since changed Scale Board am currently serving have built flown Free Flight rubberband U-Control Radio Control might also add Ed presented AMA Outstanding Achievement Award promoting model aviation Ilelawate ict tolambia land h tanlina IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Asnociate Vice-Presidents Wayne Abernethy 5221 Marlboro Pike HiIlsdo MD 20027 Bob Champine 205 lipton Rd. Newport News VA 23606 Howard Crispin 611 Beechwood Charlottsville VA 22901 V Bill Helms 2000 Tyoola Road Charlotte NC 28210 Scotnie Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington 08 19809 John Preston 7012 Eloira Court Falls Chorob VA 22042 PavI Yacobacci 0408 Winthrop Dr. Payetteville NC 28301 would like start months column saying THANKS BOB DORIS RICH headaches endless hours hard work have put getting route together Trans-Am Race would also like thank Bob Clint owner Happy Hobby Shop playing host District IV Trans-Am teams Bob hosted meeting shop July 12th teams Leg could meet talk Bob Doris Rich pick minds last minute hints race also think Carl Goldberg deserves vote thanks letting Bob Doris spend much time race kinds people make hobby what article will probab ly appear print after race has started just record good luck teams thanks clubs District IV participated club District has received copy Getting Keeping Flying Sites please let know soon possible can get copy very good publication can help you dont have flying site troubles District IV Meeting Well have finally pinned down date time place District IV meet ing dates October 13th 14th general meeting scheduled start 10 am October 13th Edison High School Alexandria VA Sunday 14th will have fun fly demonstrations phases aeromodeling Prince Georges RC Club Field Bowie MD club District IV will receive special mailing information detail about meeting get etc Keep mind meeting fun fly demo open AMA members District IV Now time come express wants desires people AMA HQ find out what other people doing hobby Also lets sure phase modeling represented year best way to sure club interests represented club membersl means Free Flight Control Line Indoor Glider Radioevery phase information contact Howard Crispin RCCVA President 611 Beechwood Drive Charlottesville VA 22901 lot people working very hard make meeting successplease dont let down would like dedicate few lines column Horrace Cain District VI VP reference article concerning Contest Directors August 79 issue MA hope United Airlines never sends through District IV lot CDs took offense article feel will probably get few letters own district CDs thats impres sion CDs run contest suggest should find out little about what CD really does am sure CDs District VI work just hard ones know District IV deserve lot thanks get AMA Election Coming Up am writing article July will appear MA September October issue Anyway still too early think about would like have fice Secretary-Treasurer AMA officer District IV members will vote year lot have asked think would best man job personal choice would John Byrne has served VP District II now AVP District believe out 80 Model Aviation Ed Wisser District Ill Associate VP candidates best qualified mast dedicated improvement AMA know John would always aware individual members desires would great asset Academy would like see District IV really turn out John Byrne upcoming election Whats Happening District Golden Triad Model Masters Its over now chance visit Bill Pardue quite few Control Line fliers re cent US Control Line Championships Winston-Salem NC weather pretty badcold rainy windyplus gas short age guys still flew what could see enjoyed Thanks Bill fine contest excellent job CD Jim Thrift Memorial Fun Fly Dont forget Jim Thrift Fun Fly scheduled Octo ber 6th 7th Winston-Salem NC un derstand DCRC Show Team will something see Thanks DCRC Show Team will also hope visit North Carolina AMA members can See Getting Started Indoor Flying Anyone Greenbelt/Laurel MD area wishing learn art Indoor Free Flight can con tact Tom Vallee 444 Henryton So Laurel MD 20810 Tom has place fly Indoor willing help newcomers PAMPA Thanks PAMPA putting newsletter mailing list Control Line pilots receiving newsletter Stunt News better sign up fast loaded good Control Line articles Charles County RC Club chance visit CCRC members weekend AT6 Race Stand-Off Scale ConAlabama ida 0 Seorgia isspy o Rico Sooth tarolina 0 Tennessee V DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V VicePresident 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 3521J9 205 879-5550 Associate Vice-Presidents John Gorday 631 Queen Circle Jackson MS 39209 Jerome Hall 4326 Baywood Dr. Huntsville AL 35805 Richard Jackson 106 Thonolee St. Charleston Hgns SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Bunyan Dr Delray Beach FL 33444 Phillip McDowell 6521 Rolling Fork Dr. Nashville TN 37205 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00666 Boo 1532 Fajardo PR 00648 Ed Moorman PD Boo 1643 Eglin AFB FL 32542 Tom Thacker 2390C Lawrencenille Hwy Decatur GA 30033 Junior Problem recent Kissim mee FL Fun Fly no juniorsthe problem junior Tom Velaskey Jr 1 it2 years old beat everyone including dad flying instructor Don Muddiman Now thats real Junior Problem Times changing news letters District Palm Beach Aero Country Club just name-the-newsletter contest won Steve Clemson suggested Windsock Remote Control Association Central Florida thinking naming its newsletter Prop A-Gator suggested Dick Clason Capitol City R/C Club Jackson MS middle name-the-newsletter con test Call newsletter anything like test very interesting contest included team stand-off 1/4 scale AT6 Pylon race very realistic Richmond area club members cleaned up 1st 2nd 3rd places AT6 races Below picture winners front row judges back row Beneath shot AT6 winners planes L-R Pete Womack Bob Fuiwider Rich Baker Dick Duckhardt bottom another view AT6 racers Photos John Preston put mailing list can keep up whats happening Along same lines Florida Pattern Association Florida Modelers Association Gulf Coast Radio Control Club Mobile AL will sporting newly de signed logos fresh air along coast must keep creative juices flowing live Atlanta area already club might check out Icarians secretary new club Betty Underwood also maintains club membership Alabama club Lake Guntersville RC Flyers Soaring Sunny Summer Afternoon headline full-page spread Summerville Journal-Scene featuring Charleston RC Society Society uuasts 90 members also outing Coastal Centre Retarded Lad son SC Myrtle Beach AFB Coastal Air Modelers provided model display Open House few models pictured In, Some Coastal Air Modelers pic tured below really happy bunch somebodyforgot say smile picture snapped Doc Leidner CD Tropic Aeros RC Club Miami FL says mature contest flier realizes volun teers aint got no contest Tropic Aeros record 27 entrants appar ently record number volunteers Although enjoy contests competing watching reading about am reminded time time AMA members discontented what perceive AMAs total orientation ward contest fliers member wrote recent ly said Sunday flier largely pays contest programs return dues gets couple dollars worth surance raunchy magazine snide re marks doesnt go along tal program what hell ever also says no AMA listens Sunday flier Now low blow fact VP columns filled invita tions membership write VP about anything Write Ill listen try help possible Its hard know what however someone writes says Im discontented AMAmake con tent Please identify problem offer suggestion two solution space available column Club Month presentation No club nominated month Im also looking nominations Junior Month Unsung Hero month latter being dedicated bjit unrecognized membet know type always willing help seldom getting glory Henry Ar nold Birmingham RC Club shown low right handing transmitterto Mark Franklin Unsung Hero Henry works clubs contests has handled purchases fuel club written newsletter ad infinir,m SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT October1979 81 Illinois ana UCCO ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Horrace Cain District VI VicePresidenl 525 Weidner Road Buffalo Grove 60090 Associate Vice-Pesidents Dave Daso c/n DA Enterprises Boo 335 Haobstadt IN 47639 Chock Delano 7203A Twin Oaks Dr Indianapolis IN 40226 Roger Geers RR 5 Qaincy IL 62301 Frank Hughes 709 NE 44th St Kansas City MO 64116 Glenn Lee 819 Mandrake Batavia IL 60510 Jim Sears P0 Boo 308 Burgin KY 40310 Bob Underwood 4109 Concord Oaks Dr St Louis MO 63126 AVP Roger Geers sent picture scale lineup Mint Julep Meet Ken tucky District VI well-represented AVP Bob Underwood first RC Con test Coord Ralph White second Roger concerned number full scale aircraft attempted mix up RCers Such lack discipline disturbing Just recently very experienced fixed base operator flight instructor well aware RC activity remote Site demon strating forced landing student near RC field resulted 60 Schn Pat tern ship firmly imbedded wing Cessna 150 after glancing off propeller near disaster no injured As far know no legal action resulted did would lose can bet big boys would suffer Air discipline us Right wrongwe stand lose What answer THINGS TO DO Sept 8-9 Kansas City RC Biplane Large Scale Jacomo Park Sept 9 Chicago Aeronuts 17th Annual 01 FF Meet Bong Field WI Sept 16 Thermaleers 38th Annual FF Meet Flat River MO Sept 15-16 Spirits St Louis Reno Warbird Pylon Races Sept 16 Hamilton County IN RC Flyers Open Fun Fly Limbo Combat Open Pylon Sept 16 South Bend IN Tn-Valley RC Club Annual Fun Fly Sept 22-23 Eagles IMVSA Soaring Meet Buder Park St Louis MO Sept 22-23 Thorn Creek RC Club Annual Pattern Contest Includes Pre-Novice Lan sing IL Ed Devine 312 331-7946 Sept 23 Chicago Aeronuts 36th Annual Mid western Championship FF Meet Bong Field WI Sept 23 Kokomo IN Blue Angels RC Fun Fly Paul Jones 317 628-3860 Sept 29-30 Carbondale IL Sky Squires Sport Scale Pattern District VI activity red hot clubs sanctioned contest has light turn-out con sider Ralph White VI RC CC says Dis trict VI will have over 120 sanctioned meets 79 Jim Thomerson VI CC CL FF reported too CL meets loads help sessions club contests social activities some fun flying just can find time go sanctioned meets District VI doing same time and/or same place Points Ponder CL Combat Bob Burch VI CL Contest Board stated Chicago Aero Angels newsletter ground friend takes away enemies McDonnell Douglas RC Clubs Carrier Wave Overheard pits Well problem pattern plane does what tell agree thanks Fred Holmes kind words Mid-Missouri RC Assoc Fly paper Thanks also support getting words out members FH 815 Oaklawn Dr Columbia MO 65201 can get share Kansas City Sunchasers RC Clubs big problem have lots trouble deciding flying site use weekend Maybe KC area flying sites helped spawn some contestants KCRCs Pattern meet very fcw clubs re porting larger usual turn-out Pat tern meet year Good show KCRC Soaring Flight Stan Watson 3402 Hickory Ln Hazelcrest IL 60429 St Louis Eagles Newsletter Ken Helen Olsen 820 Old Bonhomme Rd University City MO 63132 will keep glider pi lots well informed Soaring activities Inquire youre Indoor Rubber Scale Junior programs etc investigate Star Skipper Ed Whitten P0 Box 176 Wall St Station New York NY 10005 Lots good info Thanks Ed sample Quincy IL Falcons newsletter has hobby center reporting new thing will 1/5 scale 90 engines Another new thing have yet done er far behind can get Next months article will feature inter esting personality District VI rich cre ative talented people cant certainly justice deserve think few can spotlighted Any ideas have will welcome addition Im working some items promote District VI unit Although geographic layout rather widespread can foster homogeneous family modelers Whether resident KY IN IL MO also member Dis trict VI AMA what see thats real modelers So fly friendly skies See yall Iowa an esota orsir VII DISTRICT REPORT Kenneth F Merris District VII Vice-President 1023 Iowa Avenue Moscatine IA 52761 Associate VicePresidents James Clark 4444 Woodview Dr NE Cedar Rapids IA 52401 Robert Londbnrg 4928 Tiogo Sn. Daloth MN 55804 Tim Prion 11287 Soar Sterling Hgts MI 48078 William Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Tr St Joseph Ml 49085 Geoff Styles 2601 5 Beaomont Ave Koosassille WI 53139 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 Wayne Ynager 38235 Castle Romalas MI 48174 As said last reportGovernor Robert D Ray proclaimed July Model Aviation Month Iowa July 12th Present signing ceremonies MUSCATINE MINIATURE AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION club originating request procla mation following Iowa clubs DES MOINES MODELAIRESTRI-COUNTY RC Carrol IASOOLAND RC MODELERS Sioux City IA IOWA CITY AEROHAWKS AT LANTIC HAWKS RC CEDAR RA PIDS SKYHAWKS Also signing HAZEL SIGAFOOSE MAXEY HESTER Sig Manufacturing graciously supplied bumper stickers distribution Iowa clubs Mr EARL WITI president AMA presented Governor Ray honorary membership AMA AWARD OF AP PRECIATION support model avia tion MR DAN KNOX president Mus catine club presented Governor Ray Muscatine Miniature Aircraft Association cap honorary member group important thing come out proclamation may recognized some time fact governor has recog nized activity given time sig nature will show general public viable group individuals organized recognized beneficial selves type recognition helps AMA model aviation grow will help obtain greater public recognition 82 Model Aviation Contentment Satisfaction Jim Marvin Jackson Purchase Modelers Mayfield KY shows us what its about pure enjoy ment flight Governor 1-loDer u I-say signs --wloaem Avia sion Month proclamation Representatives attending signing ceremony Iowa Capitol steps MISSISSIPPI VALLEY SOARING contest held July 8th well-attended $200 cash prizes given away plus some merchandise prizes GREATER GRAND RAPIDS FUN FLY will held September 8 1979 KENT RADIO AEROMODELERs field event sponsored KENT RADIO AEROMODELERS WESTERN MICHI GAN RAF Contact 1049 28th St SW Wyoming MI 49509 informa tion MILWAUKEE FLYING ELECTRONS will again hold aerobatic scale con test Aero Park Airport Milwaukee August 18-19 1979 has always well-attended con test excellent prizes good competi tion Contact LARRY DATTILIO 4112 N Downer Ave RUSSELL KNETZGER 2625 E Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 52311 pre-registration other informa tion printed Nats will over Executive Council will have met hope have good report Council ac tions actions nominating committee meeting Nationals would like point out have NO comments agenda published Presidents Column makes little difficult vote wishes Council meeting ever take consideration comments newsletters receive does help Keep coming does take some time read now receive about 60 newsletters month Most very good informative would like remind newsletter editors about patch available HQ Write Larry Bolich Special Events Director complete information Arkansas siana Me,co trnma s VIII DISTRICT REPORT John Embry District VIII Vice-President 1500 Anita Street Sniphur LA 70663 Associane Vice-Peidenrs Razz Averill 9117 La Barranea NE Alburguergon NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Sulphur LA 70663 Gene Hempet 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 Witliam Hartey ttt 927 Commerce Pleasanton TX 78064 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Bacnlesoilte OK 74003 Nats time just around corner time writing have asked VP substitute him next two months report also possibil ity sit him Execu tive Council meeting Lincoln NB early August personally feel governing body Academy calibre number new ideas programs can come out main problem facing Executive Council moment attitude some its members few its members con stantly coming up old statements did cant Headquarters have again opinion always felt lot can ac complished group people say Lets get program started will help get organized whole thing just boils down better lead stand back wait someone lead read article time Followship Executive Council could review article find very beneficial time enough lecture would like comment some club news letters have sent way lately know much work put good newsletter club member would par ticipate club betterment month does newsletter editor club offi cers would beat down trying find work everyone So month get newsletter think much work went might contribute club newsletter Academy Model Aeronautics outstanding newsletters have opportunity read lately Lejournal dEscadrille 114th RC Aero Squadroh Grapevine TX Edited Al Alman 2609 Burningtree Ct Arlington TX 76014 newsletter Im referring first issue best Ive seen Keep up good work Al team Newsletters again far easiest way spread comments views want points kept secret dont let us hear us mean people read newsletters just heard President Jimmy Carters speech energy confidence Unit ed States thinks about objec tive light might also see problems facing clubs especially Academy Model Aeronautics basic ly same Inasmuch seem wan dering aimlessly direction closing would like challenge member District VIII stand up counted Show pride confidence club Academy participating DONT JUST STAND THEREFLY Ned Barnes District VIII AVP tainrado as aska lr Dakota h takota IXWytming DISTRICT REPORT Vince Mankowski District IX Vice-President 105 Waldo Circte Bellense Nt 68005 AssociaSe Vice-Presidesrns Charles Brannon 2220 Matiposa Blvd Casper WY 82601 Paul Kenel 910 North 12th Fargo NO 58102 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Aroada CO 80005 Jim OReilly 4760 N Basnin Wichina KS 67220 Jim Ricketts 516 S Cloodas Sinan Falls SD 57103 first taste Nats work 79 just hit whirlwind will continue next couple weeks has begun prepare Council meeting usually takes several days itself prepare bylaws commit tee meeting since have elected chairman committee will require additional preparation organize thoughts Councils meeting special interest groups meeting re quested last Council meeting because felt input essential addition Nats own stompin grounds site manpower problems Ive involved Add fact have selected years Control Line Category Director means now have opportunity get involved event directors officials equipment needs sorts different people Busy bet Fun Absolutely wouldnt miss world thing has made biggest impression during last few days spirit cooperation among modelers As example held press conference Lincoln last Monday July 24 task come up models display press television personnel Keep mind October1979 83 AMA President Earl Witt presents Governor Ray Appreciation Award Landon Morris holds governors proclamation Bob Hansing Minnesota Soaring Society ready launch Mississippi Valley Soar ing contest local modelers preparing National Championships checked old shopping list determined needed Pattern ship some Scale models few Free Flights Helicopter Sailplane Speed CL Rac ing Stunt couple flying demos once asked refused ask modeler borrow number ship week before Nats answer will SURE Thursday needed find helicop ter make flying demonstration call Council Bluffs Iowa finds Charlie Legg chopper disassembled Charlie worked weekend regular job somehow managed during evenings Friday Sat urday Sunday reassemble machine Monday afternoon Charlie made long drive Lincoln helicopter demonstration flight spirit coop eration makes Nats modeling worthwhile people would ever know about efforts Charlie Legg like others expects no payment re ward things because want Mr Legg Ed Prohaska Roy Hogan Joe Mock gave time loaned pride joy fellow modeler sincere thank Headquarters Visit weekend July 8 attended committee meeting Washington DC Rather return directly home took opportunity visit AMA HQ following Monday Tuesday Im going give lengthy report mechanics business carried out although can assure business run very professional efficient manner Instead want know some people have up fronL Everyone familiar Worths Wheeleys Winters Ehlings indeed lucky have fine gentle men doing such excellent job us Most nosing around however centered finding out about people no hears about watched people like receptionist Linda Brown answer phones sorted out daily paperwork proofread mater ial someone else Carol Merfeld Dale Kern teamed up handle Nats en try forms reply packets kept regular jobs going As Carol processed AMA business Dale Shirley Shipley sorted mail Later Shirley back handling supply service requests taking inventory Over Model Aviation Kay Schell took break posting charges hobby shop sales magazines show operation IBM Composer used AMA section Herb Silbermann laying out next issue MA treasurer Jim McNeill reported accounting department last issue MA another area increasing activi ty havent done already read article already have read re-read Jims report Micheline Madison back another small room lined files books sea paperwork first seen talking phone about CL Combat Team material looking information someone else has requested making some notes other projects yet done day Outside doorway almost hall Debbie Dews types pro cesses sanctions non-stop basis possible mention everyone Most time cannot count everyone always scurrying around doing something Yet person interrupted question request re sponded quickly completely smile dont know AMA finds people like hope dont ever lose Sioux Falls RCers attended Control Line contest put Jim Ricketss AVP South Dakota Doing super job timing counting laps helping Jim put CL contest Sioux Falls RCers Radio Control boys chipped help needed benefitted special thank Sioux Falls RCers Control Line crowd Ohmagorsh bad enough put someones name magazine incorrectly get club wrong put whole crowd differ ent state ohmagorsh explain quote letter AVP Frank Hughes Kansas City MISSOURI Well now youve done Oily real ly have gone done time area may cut off supply Hot Stuff infiltrate balsa supply un known alien termite awakens eats after balsa has glued sanded isnt bad enough want know fact now Vince wouldnt lie alone have come aid can grant reasonable amount safety whenever might pass way again have actually broken up small band clan members rented 10 Greyhoud buses ready head way very large AniWna fornia ii da x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 2501 Armour Lane Redoodo Beach CA 90278 Associate Vice-Presidents Glenn Carte, 2020 Gill Pont Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Ale, Chisoim 1500 West Sham Fresno CA 93711 Lonnie Knoeher 4295 Boulder Hmy Las Vesas NV 89121 John Pond 4269 Syoko Circle San J000 CA 95136 Bob Reynolds Rt 5 Boo 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Snomden Ann. Long Beach CA 908GB Keith Whitney 14465 Jupiter Salt Lake City UT 84117 once can lead off some really good news reported last year AMA named defendent lawsuit brought Minnesota case recently settled out court no cost AMA Well almost no cost AMA did have hire local attorney represent out way along battle IRS being favorably settled can turn important matters FAI World Free Flight Finals held Taft October 6 7 8 shap ing up big As writing 23 countries have submitted entries pos sible should try see least day activity dont care interests radio control line owe yourself see first time 25 rope sitting reading wondering what world guy talk ing about right Well Ill tell being able convince small nasty group rope really didnt know what saved neck So now have saved neck two times think its about time told whats wrong No 1 last months issue MA think last month mentioned static display Antioch Center attended know put Northern Knights Sunchasers honor meeting BUT said bold print Kansas City KANSAS show held beautiful MISSOURI last liveable place left crime-ridden earth Thats MISSOURI son No 2 months issue MA July second picture down right column mentioned caption Dick Meyers helping Kansas Citys Skynights display Now boy call out State Militia halt bus convoy Everyone MISSOURI knows Dick Meyers name RAY RAY helping set up NORTHERN KNIGHTS two words joking aside Vince did enjoy hav ing visit display want know welcome come back time appreciate mention pictures us report did put us Kansas apologize will apologize again per son District IX meeting held also-beautiful Kansas City KANSAS October 27 Executive Director John Worth will joining us Kansas City special guest years US has hosted Free Flight Finals month June busy attending club meetings lot think once month too often go club meeting attended seven June Some reported last column month Ive couple report want attend meeting drop line Towards end June attended joint meeting Rockwell International Eagles Northrop Model Club meeting presided over Rockwell club president Phil Mosko assisted Northrop club president Paul lmrisek clubs have mutual problem looking flying site Sound familiar using site Whites Point San Pedro trial basis However complaints noise nearby neighbors ended trial period sour note option called can no longer fly meeting ran old time free flighter presently flying radio name George Hume last saw him 1950 meeting kind homecoming Northrop club first club ever visited Vice-President also turned out first club visited twice few days later made return visit another club club Camarillo Fly ing Circus meeting run president Chuck Asprion assisted vice-president Ron Ingram super turnout lots wives kids hand see film 84 Model Aviation Marvelous Miniatures meeting primarily present members Nick Johnen Su perior Service Award Nick key element clubs obtaining flying site team effort Nick spearheaded effort club planning mall show will set up around portable AMA booth also plan show film Mar velous Miniatures couple hours club wants use booth drop line Ill see get no cost club film have can also shown Scout troops similar functions enlighten modeling continue receive letters con stituents lot have some good ideas am trying implement Keep writ ing inputs get items can initiate Next month Ill list candidates Contest Board election give dead line rules voting THERMALS Alaska ana on ington xl DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District XI Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Associate Vice-Presidents Al coiner 1607 S non Elm Ponaseilo 1003201 Simon Dreese Rt 16cc 48 Broadniew MT 59015 Ed MoColiough 53SE 61 Portland OR 97215 Orlando Oly Rnco 26608 Doner Cs. Kent WA 98031 Chock Thompson N 3813 Normandie Spokane WA 99205 Doe Zipoy 21418 NE Main St Redmond WA 98052 month have request make of As know clubs have lost flying site last few months cases Sites owned clubs Still clubs denied ac cess own fields power model fly ing trend nationwide growing rapidly AMA taking steps help clubs much possible now help may way Until happens seems should can help oursetves Experience gained over last few years indicates club gets situa tion could cause lose its flying site much anyone outside group can help Winning things seems selling job one-onone basis AMA HQ will send some infor mation gleaned other experiences can possibly help occurred problem probably differs locality gathered information dis trict analyzed might learn some thing directly help us Therefore would like clubs indi viduals have position los ing flying site last three years send information Please let know what problem found out about what did about it ended up has data will analyzed sent AMA will help others well can use data own area see can head off some things dont have tell noise worst enemies prevention thing worth cure Barnstormers Biplane Meet Ed McCullough Assoc VP Portland has sent us another fine report area will let him tell about event own words pictures accompanying column taken Bob Baich Port land Skyknights Model Airplane Club originals beautiful color might print well black white June 17th Delta Park Portland OR first annual biplane meet held Barnstormers MAC Portland As far know first biplane meet ever held Northwest first seemed would contest Sunday morning weather turned downright nasty gas crunch got bad told would no gas available Portland weekend Although little gas found Sunday weath er looked bad As matter fact probably some best flying weather exists exception small squall what wind was light steady right down runway Since virtually contestants Portland assume other biplane fanatics region stayed away because adverse conditions Two events scheduled flown dozen contestants Both flying static display seemed please rather large crowd spectators Most contestants flew both events Stand Off Scale Barn storming used same airplane both Prizes trophies awarded fifth place both events prizes ing given local hobby shops nice prizes indeed biplane kit course first prize Winners airplanes Scale 1 Dick Hansen/Jenny 2 Don Lindsay/Fleet 3 Bob Mingle/Waco 4 Roger Wilson/Skybolt 5 Dick Smith/GereSport Barnstorming 1 Sergei Dennenbaum/Pulsar 2 Dick Hansen/ Jenny 3 Don Lindsay/Fleet 5 Vein Ahi berg/Pitts Dave Gardner BMAC President Contest Director did nice job real reason contest held though Steve Tischler Steve editor Barnstorm er newsletter secretary club Without drive desire see contest held would have happened think illustrates takes person enthusiasm get club started towards worthwhile goal Thanks Steve So now time District Xl biplane nuts start getting ready Se cond Annual Barnstormer Biplane Meet held next June Portland October1979 85 UICK 3-mansen ano denny wes nirsi Scale Airplane least 12 years old mu reps cuigra nas veanimei enginenot sHown meet Builder unknown u-meet origi trom Concepts uarn- Uob gina Waco stormer kit Model Don Lindsaygine gives realistic sound JUNIOR FLIGHT ED WHITTE BoxWall St Sta New York NV 10005 FLY INAMAS THIRD FALL FLYING FAIR CONTROL LINE POSTAL CONTEST sort blew opportunity nounce contest before August start flying has extended through Novem ber Some course have already told us youve taken some flights August thats OK since rules same last year couple changes though Most important now two events youngsters 16 under fly ing stock plastic ready-to-fly models se cond change age limit regu lar event has raised include up through l8years old So dont have dig up last years magazine heres whole poop 1 The Postal Contest open young sters everywhere NO entry fee AMA membership NOT required 2 The SPECIAL EVENT youngsters 16 under flights stock readyto-fly plastic models rules listed below regular event pertain special plastic event except plastic models may flown 3 All contestants REGULAR event must 18 years old younger 4 All flying must supervised adult will time flights record Sig nature time sheets adult affadavit models flights ac cordance rules times recorded accurate 5 A safety check model must made adult supervisor 6 Fly time during August September October November 1979 As offi cial flights wanted may taken day model may entered 4 70/fl r2 zz _____7 _____________ 5 /4 A medals will awarded first three places event special AMA Certi ficates will awarded warranted 8 Rules event stated first two paragraphs plus first sentence third paragraph 1976/77 AMA rule book page 26 under event no 25 Con trol Line hA Solo Race quote Any kind control line model permit ted has engine stock factoryequipped fuel tank displacement over 005 1 cubic inches Models must equipped two metal control lines 35 feet mini mum length Minimum wire diameter line 0008 inch plane flown time against clock entrant must fly plane also perform engine starting refueling model released watch started timing continues 48 laps during period model must land refueled restarted least once 9 In addition contestant must builder model except course Special Plastic Ready-Built event 10 Stop watch remains running during refueling restart periods 11 The function helper hold model ground after contes tant has started engine goes center circle Helper releases model signal contestant flier 12 NO mechanical engine cut-off system allowed 13 NO intentional pit stops allowed tank still contains fuel Pit stops may made due engine failure run ning out fuel 14 If fuel tank will fly model longer 2-91 Ii ____ii 2--___A 48 laps model must started less full tank ensure proper pit stop 15 landing model must allowed come full stop its own accord must touched moving 16 During pit stop helper must touch model until after contestant starts engine re leasing signal contestant flier 17 ALL launches ground 18 Model must flown approximately parallel ground flight disqualified adult supervisor moderate violation 19 Score total elapsed time including pit stop time initial Rise-Off-Ground launch completion 48th lap 20 Please note Flying Third AMA Fall Flying Fair Postal Contest covered AMA Contest Sanction unless individual flights made during otherwise AMA sanctioned contest AMA surance applies accordingly 21 Send results received De cember 31 1979 Ed Whitten Last years results better first.lets see what can year Heres hoping clubs will sponsor contests youngsters especially postal Please send ALL times loners too should get out dads older friends after s against clockt RESULTS OF AMAS CHiCKEN HIGH INDOOR POSTAL CONTEST Hey did see Page 88 September issue contestants door contest list took up entire page didnt leave us space say Congratulations winners So CONGRATULATIONS Graham Davitt Leeds England won Hand Launched Stick Event whopping 10 minutes plus Easy B flight makes two wins out two Graham Nice going CONGRATULATIONS Tom Croft Manchester IN winning times 370 390 Hand Launched Glider Tom led whole bunch Indiana fliers high places contest get entries next winters postal contest bet will just have beg AMA space list top 10 run whole works STAR SKIPPERS CHUCK MARKOS DOUBLE WHAMMY next step up ladder Delta Dart really building flying both Out door Indoor models SO BIG neophytes just dont make Shown Chuck Markos 2-step NFFS Indoor flier first model has flat wing uses Dart plastic prop second uses same plans sliced cambered wing ribs bent wood prop Thats way bit time full sized plans additional details courtesy Chicago Aeronuts send self-addressed stamped envelope SASE Chuck Markos 1106 Montgomery Drive Deerfield IL 60015 Tell him Ed sent So thats gang forthis month 86 Model Aviation 3r
Edition: Model Aviation - 1979/10
Page Numbers: 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86
Frank Zaics name known over world model aviations living legends among famous authors articles books subject found ing father Academy Model Aero nauticsgoing back mid-30s AAMA Frank wrote AMA HQ recently noting controversy over decision remove magazine option adult AMA members 1979 except Family members re ceive automatically noted al ways intended AMA have its own maga zine first editor also noted legal obligation involved help lustify status non-profit ganization Subsequent discussion brought out point merely having newsletter house organ would suffice 1978 IRS specifically noted organization news portion Model Aviation magazine does count toward qualification AMAs status educational scientific organization whereas construction state-of-the-art-type articles Among Franks comments onder members realize Model via tion could reduce hold dues constant needed advertising bookkeeping profit MA could used AMA budget should also make ad vertisers feel good easing finan cial cost membership custom ersthis standard procedure practically organization Franks comments about advertising consistent original intent AMAs publication began back 30s guideline until mid-60s AMA News became part commercial magazine arrangement died 1975 commercial magazine went bankrupt AMA went back publishing its own magazine concept changed order prove members no general AMA funds being used finance new version Model viation decided maintain independent magazine budget done income magazine earmarked maga zine still true present its good idea because means magazine profits will go improving magazine pages color etc Yet AMA keeps growing maga zine advertising increases currently lim / Signature Lldsee Frank Zaic AMAs founders member Model Aviations Hall Fame looked like 1933 Orville Wright signed Glider License Federation Aeronautique Internationale behalf National Aeronautic Association before AMA Orville Wright Chairman NAAs Contest Committee Zaic also notes Wil bur Wright died year Frank born ited no 20% contents can come day surplus funds could transferred general AMA income potential great too far down road Frank Zaics thinking still appropriate food thought some Franks other comments interest tells what like during first days AMAs magazine during 30s first two issues prepared place Lt Alden Lt Alden definitely moving spirit Without him may have AMA early did form have now Anyway did editing typing material $2400 pawn shop Underwood did layout pasting drawing plans covers Page numbers headings set up letterby-letter cut second-hand 15c copies Esquire magazines terest note first two issues did cost AAMA American Academy Model Aeronautics penny Lt Alden paid printing postage Sort set example present MA does cost AMA penny two issues Lt Alden physically unable living dollar per day above points out importance having organization will perform task depending individual contri butions free time money Hope above will bring out few points may help clarify situa tion help members realize value magazine F urthermore according Frank Another point very vital assurance keeping continuity toric recording model aviation have no guarantee private sector magazines will stay business years years will change policy sur 74 Model Aviation rFrom AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents h ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 AMA FOUNDER AND AMAS MAGAZINE Federation Aeronautique Internatiotiale UNITED STATES OF AMERICA CLASS B GLIDER LICENSE Mr Frank Zaic Place Date BirthiUg 1 19L2i ChaIrman N A Contest CommIttee License No149- Date Issued June 9- 195-Issued Type Glider viving ones may speciaiize activities would recorded AMA obliged record phase Being corpo rate entity AMAs existence wil depend particular individuals will go on Personnel will change better worse basic work will continue Its important note AMA members today relatively new Few know background AMA got started what founding fathers meant Thus needs understood long range interests involved transcend immediate wants Therefore true intended organization re sponsive wishes its membership also obligation maintain directives purposes long established Toward end Frank Zaics thoughts important part AMA heritage still meaning ful guideline future HOMEOWNERS COVERAGE FOR MODEL AIRCRAFT Ever since courts Pennsylvania up held ruling excludes model aircraft coverage homeowners insurance policy has confusion over whether AMAs liability protection primary se condary subject described Model Aviation magazine March 79 issue page 73 also RC Modeler magazine August 79 issue page 60 Regardless AMAs coverage applies other coverage doesnt So surest protec tion AMA member covered automatically However should rash claims against AMAs coverage its reasonable expect AMAs cost go up ultimate effect amount AMA dues Obviously therefore desirable re verse situation because Penn sylvania ruling model aircraft treated same full-scale people-carrying aircraft likely happen because now insurance companies have alerted idea model aircraft accidents can ex pensive though rare like ly go back previous situation models regarded toys unlikely cause problems So though Pennsylvania decision commonly regarded ridiculous chance s overturning slim thing legal fight reversal courts would expensive idea holding down costs compromised theres another approach successfully applied already has restored model aircraft coverage some homeowners policies no extra cost idea has advised Alex Chisolm AMA member also independent insurance agent Alex AMA District X Vice-President few years ago long-time leader model activities Fresno area California provides insurance protection number West Coast model firms insur ance companies provided AMAs basic mem bership coverage awhile during mid-70s Thus Alex knows business sugges tion no mere pipe dream AMA CLUB REPORT 1978-19 As December 31 1978 43 clubs have memberships 100 New fact Pioneer RC Club has topped Orange Coast RCers has larg est several years Club 0140 1330 0116 0575 0329 0428 0551 Pioneer RC Club Inc Orange Coast RC Birds Inc Valley Forge Signal Seekers DC/RC Rockland County RC Greater Pittsburgh Aero RCers 0641 Tidewater RC Inc 0623 Richardson RC Club 0636 Northern Virginia RC Club 0162 South Alameda County RCers StateMembers CA348 CA 340 CA240 PA 210 MD200 NJ 1 92 PA 18 1 VAi 76 TXi 70 VA 1 65 CA 15 5 0970Sky Masters RC ClubMIi 55 0703Mid-Hudson RC SocietyNYi 50 0528Tulse GluedobbersOKi 50 0643Boeing Hawks RC Flyers merged WAi 44 0122CA139 0347MAi 34 0444NYi 32 0338MAi 26 0218FL123 0285 Cordoba Model Masters South Shore RC Blue Angels Cape Ann RC MAC Suncoast Aero Modelers Ft Wayne Flying Circuits Inc 0617 Manned Spacecraft Center RC East Bay RC Denver RC Eagles Prince Georges RC 495th RC Squadron Mentor Area RC Society Chicagoland RC Goodyear Model Airplane Club 0544CAi 20 i293COi19 0334MD119 0340MAi18 0508OHi18 0247 ILi18 0502 OHli 7 0599Chattanooga RCCIubTN113 0413Central Jersey RCNJ1i2 0468Rochester Aero ModelersNYi i 2 0274Suburban Aero Club Chicago ILill 0188CTill 0131CAlb 0156CAlb 0383MNiiO 0524OHi08 Oi2iCAlOS 0179COi03 0773AZiOl 0360MIbC 1016FLiOO Northern Connecticut RC Mann RC Club Inc San Jose Wavemasters RC Twin City RC Western Ohio RK Society Conejo RC Pikes Peak RC Arizona RC Society Inc Indian City RC Club Gold Coast RCers No Members 124 25--49 5074 7599 INi22i00i24 125 & up No Clubs 857 37i 1 20 62 24 19 1453 intent aircraft exclusion al lows insurance company insure liability model airplanes Since time have insured several model airplane enthusiasts primary lia bility attaching endorsement homeowners policy business liability policy did submit wording company have always accepted made clarification part policy have never yet submitted endorse ment turned down know ledgeable underwriter understood agreed fol lowing wording applies modify aircraft exclusion follows aircraft exclusion relating watercraft aircraft does ap ply model boats model airplanes hobby variety TOLEDO RAFFLE BIGGEST EVER years Toledo Weak Signals RC Club has conducted AMA raffle con nection annual exposition gener ous donation AMA has resulted efforts typically about thousand dollars year 25th anniversary show produced bigger usual nation$2i 25 Out amount two sets trophies will provided RC events 79 Nats balance will go AMA ScholarContinued page 78 What has done endorsement added homeowner policies says aircraft exclusion clause does apply model boats model airplanes Such re quest coming independent insurance agent has some weight Alex has gotten ac ceptance number modeling clients several different companies can can others Its worth try goal starting movement get insurance com panies accept models what Alexs own words subject concerning case homeowners insurer denied claim court backed up claiming RC model airplane just much aircraft passengercarrying 747 might have made both insurer court look absolutely ridicu lous its fact life insurer can find loophole big claim would pretty stupid go ahead pay About 15 years ago could see possi bility type thing happening forms coverage specifically de signed aircraft airports allied activ ity written aircraft insurers insurers write homeowners policies Homeowners policies include liability surance kinds hobbies sports cluding golf hunting fishing baseball whatever first introduced about 1954 same aircraft exclusion used still use today Since have discovered RC insurance companies havent discovered us feel have legitimate need theyll remove aircraft ex clusion fly model airplanes Back 1964 Harold Cox AMA member claims manager leading insurance company worked out clarification October1979 75 TXi 21 Total Clubs THE TRANS-AM RELAY RACE southern section United States have opport unity participate great event spectator supporter should receiving issue Model Aviation shortly before race take-off Sep tember 4 Duiles International Airport event have fol lowing developments race five teams five seven members will launch model aircraft race competition across United States best time point-to-point basis No pilot vehicle may exceed 55 mph team will fly two days overnight stop change-over point five new teams will take over relay next two days 12 relay change overs flying Washington DC Ontario CA back-tracking Las Vegas October 2 has year-long effort ganizing planning has vir tually full-time occupation Bob Doris Rich dedication race would never have gotten off ground So JOIN THEM ENROUTE AND CHEER OUR COMPETITORS ON Listed opposite page landing stop-over points enroute will able meet see Interstate highways Teams 12 legs race follows team captains hometown shown Leg Team 1 Dougs Hobby Shop Windrifters Indian Head MD Team 2 DCRC Team Gaithersburg MD Team 3 Woodbridge RC Club Team L Aquia Harbor VA PRESIDENTS REPORT President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS EARL E WITT 26 Warwick Drive Chambersburg PA 17201 Idds C jor Yd -ft Team 4 Northern VA RC Club Team Haymarket VA Team 5 Prince Georges RC Club Team Washington DC Leg B Team 1 Charlotte Flyers Charlotte NC Team 2 Miniature Aircraft Soc Team Canton NC Team 3 Tarheel Prop Spinners Southern Pines NC Team 4 LARKS Lexington SC Team 5 Jackson Flyers Columbia SC Leg C Team 1 Flying Griffins Orchard Hill GA Team 2 Atlanta Flyers Atlanta GA Team 3 Kirk Wheeler Team Lilburn GA Team 4 Atlanta Drones Team Decatur GA Team 5 Georgia Sr Citizen Flyers Team Americus GA Leg D Team 1 Radio Aero Modelers Team 2 Prattville AL Team 2 Radio Aero Modelers Team 1 Prattville AL Team 3 BAMA Flyers Team Birmingham AL Team 4 Meridian RC Club Team 1 Meridian MS Team 5 Meridian RC Club Team 2 Meridian MS Leg F Team Nelarks Team West Monroe LA Team 2 Capitol City RC Club Team Jackson MS Team 3 BTHOOM Team Downers Grove IL Team 4 No Central LA Aeromodelers Hodge LA Team 5 Shreveport Area RK Soc Team Minden LA Leg F Team 1 Houston RC Club Team Stafford TX Team 2 Lone Star Travelers Carroilton TX Team 3 NASA Flyers Houston TX Team 4 Southwest Modelers RC Club Hurst TX Team 5 Sharks Team Too Bossier City LA Leg G Team 1 Greater Southwest RC Club Ft Worth TX Team 2 Odessa Prop Busters Team Odessa TX Team 3 Haskeil Fliers Haskell TX Leg H Team 1 Windy Weather Wing Wagglers Big Spring TX Team 2 SPLAT Team Spur TX Team 3 John Wolflick Team El Paso TX Team 4 Warren Weaver Team El Paso TX Team 5 Mexican Association Team El Paso TX Leg Team 1 Southern Arizona Modelers Tucson AZ Team 2 Alamogordo Model Aviators Alamogordo NM Team 3 Hildalgo Wing Nuts Team Lordsburg NM Team 4 Fred Ewing Team Lordsburg NM 76 Model Aviation Team 5 Tucson RC Team Tucson AZ Leg J Team 1 Louis Lavine Team Tempe AZ Team 2 Sun Valley Fliers Phoenix AZ Team 3 Super Falcons Team Phoenix AZ Team 4 Chandler Sport Flyers Gilbert AZ Team 5 James Peterson Team Arcadia CA Leg K Team 1 1st Weedwaker Aero Squad San Diego CA Team 2 Scale Squad So CA Team Anaheim CA Team 3 Riverside RC Club Team Loma Linda CA Team 4 Torrey Pines Gulls San Diego CA Team 5 San Gabriel Valley RC League Hacienda Heights CA Leg L Team 1 Ruppert Team Morro Bay CA Team 2 SAMS Race Team Bellevue WA Team 3 LVRC Gamblers Las Vegas NV Team 4 Torrey Pines Gulls San Diego CA Team 5 SCAMPS Garden Grove CA TRANS-AM RC RELAY RACE SCHEDULE Leg DepartStop-OverArrive START OF RACE Sept 4 TuesRichmond VASept 5 Wed ADulles lnternl AirportKings DominionRaleigh NC ETA 1100 am-12 noonWendell-Knightdale Airport ETA 1200-100 pm Sept 6 ThursFayetteville NCSept 7 Fri BRaleigh NCFayetteville Comm ChurchColumbia SC ETA 1200-100 pmintertec Data Systems 1-20 Exit 65 ETA 1230-130 pm Sept 10 MonAtlanta GASept 11 Tues CColumbia SCSo Dekaib MallMontgomery AL ETA 100-200 pmAuburn U Campus 80 ETA 1130 am-1230 pm Sept 12 WedMeridian MSSept 13 Thurs DMontgomery ALGaylords Parking LotJackson MS ETA 1230-130 pmHwy 49 So South 1-20 ETA 1100-1200 noon Sept 14 FriMonroe LASept 15 Set EJackson MSnear GM PlantShreveport LA ETA 1130 am-1230 pmSharks Flying Field Airline Dr ETA 1100-1200 noon Sept 17 MonDallas TXSept 18 Tues FShreveport LAMesquite RC FieldFt Worth TX ETA 100-200 pmTarrant Co Jr College ETA 1030-1130 am Sept 19 WedAbilene TXSept 20 Thurs GFt Worth TXAileene MillsOdessa TX ETA 1200-100 pmWarfield Truck Stop ETA 1230-130 pm Sept 21 FriVan Horn TXSept 22 Sat HOdessa TXHoliday innEl Paso TX ETA 100-200 pmCowtown Boot Co ETA 1030-1130 am Sept 24 MonLordsburg NMSept 25 Tues IEl Paso TXTruck Weigh StationTucson AZ ETA 1230-130 pmPima Co Fairgrounds ETA 1230-130 pm Sept 26 WedPhoenix AZSept 27 Thurs JTucson AZSanders AviationBlythe CA So 56th StBlythe Fairgrounds ETA 1100-1200 noonETA 1130 am-1230 pm Sept 28 Friindlo CASept 29 Sat KBlythe CAVan Buren Rd No 1-10Ontario CA ETA 1100-1200 noonOntario Speedway ETA 1030-1130 am Oct 1 Mon L Ontario CA Barstow CA Virginia Way & Barstow Rd ETA 1030-1130 am MODEL AVIATION MONTH Model aviation officially recog nized Governor Robert Ray State Iowa proclamation pro claiming July Model Aviation Month state culmination efforts District VII Vice-President Ken Morris 12 Iowa model clubs signing ceremony governors office governor made hon orary member AMA present ed Muscatine Miniature Aircraft Association hat Bumper stickers pro claiming Model Aviation Month Iowa distributed Sig Manufacturing Company represented ceremony Hazel Sigafoose Maxey Hester Public recognition type pro vides stature hobby ot-IJoIll ILr N,Ao B 1, &mo nor ThE Sm, rUC Itrio ttori fl,03t333 SOodol 0333133 331030333k31 lo3fl UoodporO 303 A33d3.3 II3I33In3d3333g3,,33j3Ir3I3t3 333333313333333t333 o,3101,r33013,d ILIi330,fl3333333333131333 flo~ 3r333331 ILIl,,lo133o1333333333333 3 33330333333 333333333333333133d,33333p33g3103O3333313303r33 r33333fl333 O3333 333 IO3p3d0 333 33333 11333133 13 33333 31331, 133303 C3 3333I303 3 N,. rI3,.0 31 IOK Ill I0w1,3,3 3333 S333333 j30 U,3O3fl3 3IoirI \urtrro, 3i1ortI I3 oI,, 3 IlI03~3I Oct 2 Tues Las Vegas NV Union 76 Truck Stop ETA 1230-130 pm END OF RACE October1979 77 proclamation making July Model Aviation Month Iowa signed Iowa Governor Robert D Ray surrounded enthusiastic group modelers including Earl F Witt 3rd left national president Academy Model Aeronautics Also attending several other modeling dignitaries including John D Mertz left Des Moines Modelaires presi dent Hazel Sigafoose right Witt Sig Manufacturing Ken Morris over gover nors left shoulder 7th District VP AMA far right Maxey Hestor Sig Manufac turing young man next governor Morris son Iowa Des Moines groups have actively promoting membership respective clubs type media event pleasing results governor made honorary member AMA SECRETARY-TREASURERS REPORT Jim McNeiII AMA Secretary-Treasurer 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 get letters readers erry Bockius Colchester CT writes expect types fly Indoor microfilm ships would wonder such heavy insurance claims incurred youd care comment Id interested Id glad comment Jerry percentage declared Free Flight fliers AMA rolls less 2% total membership believe registered Free Flight enthusiasts small number fly Indoor ships Thus portion Indoor people overall membership quite small Since about 80% fliers RC another sizeable group general interest no special insurance rate others has devised yet However may someday come Douglas Dalilke Oshkosh WI asks No 1 does AMA need high rent Washington DC lobby RC dislike being given no voice matter No 2 Up cold sometimes -30 F pay surance Dec Jan Feb No 3 insure man class es flies charge Indoor flier 40 lb RC monster answer Doug concerning AMA HQ location that AMA started As subsidiary NAA AMA has either same building across street until now open-minded moving lower rent location factors involved Cer tainly some help located heart government agencies suggestion 9-month insurance plan unique dont know would work What flier under such scheme flew plane balmy day during no-insurance month bad accident have reply third question maybe someday will try such proposal YOU have question ask con cerning Academy its dues insurance whatever Write see answer want thank Jerry Bockius Doug Dahlke being concerned enough correspond cannot promise reply mag Ill give answer AMA has come long way since little kid grew up 100 miles Doug Janesville WI flew 12 months year outdoors RC no radios no glow gasoline engines rub ber bands mailed 25 cents NAA license fly contests Later 25c rubber jobs SOc gas sies Today dues hundred times higher $25 license Everything else little higher also other thing forgot mention Doug minute ago DO have voice matter have voice matter repre sented excellent District VP Mr Ken Morris sits AMA gov erning body votes behalf change modeling laws EXCITING SMASH FINISH TO MIAMA REPORT unique special interest group has its own newsletter published eight times year contains Indoor 3-view plans little peanut-size scale planes national news Indoor Scale flying interested building Indoor Rubber-Powered Scale write Dr John Martin 3227 Darwin St Miami FL 33133 $5 year become member receive eight issues Hangar Pilot news flash Dr John adds $1000000 send blimp ready inflated poor blimp parked outside hangar fliers busy inside microfilm job important flight before fat blimp takes up Kay I-tartan nas just set new Florida state record Indoor Stick 2334 other fliers congratulating him L-R Terry Rimert Jim Black Ron Sharpton Jim Stewart Bill Smead Doc Martin Ray Harlan Roman Szymula MIAMA special interest group has members over US Together NIMAS co-sponsor annu al time trials Northwood Institute West Baden IN interested little funny Indoor Scale planes write Dr John sign up Next time will begin new expose another AMA special interest group See then. Toledo Raffle ship Fund Thanks strong support Meanwhile Raffle Chairman Ed Graben stetter has provided report 79 raf fle winnersa fantastic array Al Hard le New Castle PAMax 90F engine L E Monneyhan Nashville TNWebra Speed 61 engine Carlos Priemer El Paso TXEnya 60 XEII engine Cont pg 75 Weak Signals 78 Model Aviation symbol MIAMA Indoor organizationthe beautiful Goodyear blimp facilities tradition MIAMA fliers both respectful grateful So impor tant fat blimp parked outside cold could inside its own parlor safe world Read see. L-R Rayot Boston .was captain USA WC Indoor Team Roman Szymula Ron Sharpton Jim Black watching Ray tune up C B Haag Ft Wayne INK&B 61 pump type engine Richard W Folk Pandora OHSupertigre X6OSL engine Keith Orman Charlestown INRossi R60 engine C Nelson Detroit MIYS 60 5R engine Cherie Hodges W Carrollton OH---Kraft 60 engine Tom Hassling Quncy ILPSi D Mustang kit Paul Miller Mt Clemens MICrus 700 series radio Albert Winters BirminghamMIAce FM radio W Hansen Racine WIOSFS6O engine W Hale Bowling Green OH4-ch EK Logic trol radio Tom Wilber Columbus OHMRC series 775 radio Michon Detroit MIValair MK36T radio Mike Shareck Lindsey OntCannon model 820 radio E Carbaic Berrien Springs MIVariant 5-ch radio Roger Bedell Belleville MIExpert series MK2 5-ch radio Hank Damask Monroeville PAFutaba FP6 FN radio James Rodens Springfield ILTH6 Tower Hobbies radio Mike Bokalich Amherst OHRear Win Speedster kit Keith Jackson Appollo PARoyal Super Sport radio Connecticut Maine achusetts Hampshire Rhode Island nt DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Associate Vice-Presidenes Robert C Brodnar 405 Male Streen Nashua NJ 03060 Raymond Gibouleau 39 High Sn Old Town Mt 04468 George Parker 7 Pool Dr LeeMA 01238 A Mikn Schindler 5 Bolduc Dr Ledyard CT 06339 William Wilbur 6 Laurel Ave Kittery ME 03904 Well Nats once again behind us about 50 hours spend hav ing arrived Tuesday PM departing NH again 8 AM Thursday morning extreme pleasure being present first meeting newly chartered club first meeting first chartered clubtheir charter arrived day meeting called WINNI PESAUKEE RADIO CONTROLLERS club officers President Barry Northrup V-P Gerard Bachand three Ba chands belong AMA Secretary Wayne Richardson 61 Richardsons AMA members Treasurer old friend Armand Cote has RC hobby sport probably since before got re member meeting him Sunday fun-fly abandoned Conway Airport back about 1956 used ground-based Gyro trans mitters latest device directionfinder developed Harry Morgan used small loop listen regeneration receiver Dick Sherman came along visit big help fielding some questions about CB mat ters rulemaking Ernie Stomer Norwalk OHF7F Tigercat Twin kit Jim Moorhead Atlanta GAKraft series 79 radio Kevin Brown Wadsworth OHFox Twin en gine Mark Aimanovich Dayton OHHertenberger 61 FGC engine W M Halpin Rochester NY6-ch Cox Hobbies radio Pat Delcastillo Toledo OHCarrerra ASW 17 glider kit Robert Kucher Oshkosh WITrion Pattern Randall Lewis Bowling Green OHBucker Jungmeister bi-plane kit C J Smith Grand Balne MIOS Max 60 en gine Ed Bywalec Chicago ILHB 61 PDP engine Shirley Mienter Toledo OHOPS 60 engine Dan Baker Adrian MIUFO kit Bridi Tern Heminger Toledo OHWankel 30 en gine William Wardlow Whippany NJT28D kit John Gaston Melbourne FLPatricia Pattern kit Eugene Luxton Burton MIPrather Dee Vee Racing boat kit Lowell Laney Cincinnati OHT2A Sport kit Allan Hoover Royal Oaks MIRoyal C47 kit Bob Johnson Fon du Lac WIPrather Pan ther kit Ralph Corelle Salisbury NCHoward DGA 15 kit John Smith Brockton MA tells has another spectacular demo-fly works October great names RC expected present including Tony Bonetti disappointed didnt make last onewe too Tony felt flying good April 1st District Meeting YOU AINT SEEN NO THING YET John finest organ izers have whole AMA John plans have seminar-type meetings well demos lots other surprises Have received few calls out-of-state AMA members way summer vacation New Hampshire people ask can fly up can contact So far have able come up good solid suggestions Phone want fly vaca tion New England dont have Torrey Pines asphalt runways some good hills provide some soaring lift still lots fields RC few FF U-control clubs have grown faster year other clubs New England door has several sites New England too Whats pleasure Just call informa tion think getting back ba sics now can expect AMA con tinue grow recent decision truly tax exempt organization general agreement need flying field procurement other goals can look some good solid growth next two three years Happy see fine articles Sec retary-Treasurer Jim McNeill Alabama Great job Jim helping AMA members understand HQ financial story well getting some good licks AMA torian New Jersep Ynrk II DISTRICT REPORT John C Grigo District II Vice-President 6387 Badger Drive Lvckpvrt NY 14094 Associate Vice-Presidents Pete Bianchini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 John Byrne 36-29 213th St. Rayside NY 11361 Prank Drench 5 Willow Ave Piscanaway NJ 08854 Hank Likes 46 Cury Dr Tows River NJ 58753 Adam SassIer 50 Raedi Rd. Apt A-2 Schenectady NY 12309 Tom Silver RD3 Box 412 Messeva NY 13662 Hank Swish 2 Lorraine Ave Auburn NY 13021 have procrastinated long enough writ ing column hoping see flood re turned questionnaires clubs Dis trict II flood has decidedly under whelming 30 158 clubs re sponding Dont complain disagree actions Council meeting because will responding accord majority voice 30 clubs took trouble read return questionnaire results first question asked rate six items order importance club way tallied low score important high score least important Flying sites rates first place importance 59 points check results ques tion 3 before get excited about Second spot point went clear RC frequencies 60 points temper thought vast majority responding clubs 28 either RC gen eral interest types Only FF CL club responded Third place 80 points dues ratevery important times racing inflation Fourth place survey first question went competitive events 120 points too read being indica tive mainly sport flier makeup district Yet district has its share meets year tells competitive fliers very dedicated Fifth place 127 points comes maga zine now reading Based re sults first survey comes abso lutely no surprise Letters still coming asking drop mandatory magazine least back optional status Ill keep try ing Last place went AMA Nats IS food thought Lets see thousands dollars did lose last years Nats second question asked clubs opinion about hiring lobbyist assist se curing additional clear RC frequencies keeping present frequencies 18 said yes 10 said no 2 no opinions seems interested keeping frequencies having place use results question 3 should AMA hire man HQ prime assignment finding new flying sites retaining existing sites fell flat 22 responding no 8 said yes seems first paradox con sidering question le 2 clar ifying comments considered does come out clear Most people clubs feel know about local area people would some outsider can better handle problems themselves outside interference word agree lo cal level Yet also feel AMA should about flying fields general standpoint Perhaps should call PR man get October1979 79 involved fourth question concerned loca tion proposed AMA museum Orlando FL California neither Fifteen clubs said Orlando may expected Eastern district specified California 5 no preference 10 wanted neither kind what expected conservative District 2 last explainable question number 5 asked about possibility relocation AMA HQ Orlando Lake Charles LA Springfield OH stay Washington Lake Charles vote did no opinion Orlando received 5 votes Springfield 11 Stay Washington led way 12 votes Based will back Washington Springfield voting issue question arises sixth item question rather indication few areas bylaws special Council committee will may review possible change listed jog thinking try pick brains future use Based some comments succeeded Well next month Ill put together third survey form get Out early possible However response doesnt im prove dramatically wont bother 4th survey Ill merely bumble along own using inputs few care enough write personal letters should reading about same time am sending out third survey PLEASE re spond Good flying Ohio sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe District Ill Vice-President 1101 ERahn Read Dayton OH 45429 Associate Vice-Prenidento Joe Biben 5192 Edenharst Lynharsn OH 44124 Prancis Fluharty 504 21st Sn Vienna WV 25101 Laird Jackson 523 Meadowbrook Sn David PA 19087 Edward Wisser 1521 Summit St McKeesport PA 15131 Hi folks am late again barely meet ing deadline after missing last issue Same old excusetoo little time too much So Im going use excuses Ill simply bow out end term let someone time possibly intent handle chore Its fun serving District VP times its hectic Im happy influence Ive able exert national AMA operation unhappy time avail able serve local level think AMA business good hands general policies direction future good Obviously everything isnt perfect thats partly due very complex nature modeling days AMA HQ Council need construc tive help can get things must contributed folks like yourself local level Its large army volunteers really backbone Academy lieve Academy needs certainly intend continue sup port modeling country whatever ca pacity can has too much part life stop now short report Ed Wisser Assoc VPs Ed reports 2nd Annual Tn-Valley Static Show held Eastland Mall North Versaille PA showed increase 67 entries 1978 110 entries 1979 As chairman show committee have confirmed dates 3rd annual show May 1 2 31980 possibility may move new Century II Mall will large Randall Park Mall Cleveland Look out Joe may challenge yet Ed also forwards biographical data Ive asked Assoc VPs info since feel folks would enjoy Ed writes am currently retired United States Steel Co Dusquesne Works Dusquesne PA after 39 years service Electrical De partment IS years management maintenance Open Hearth BOF De partments have private pilots license both land seaplane flying service Civil Air Patrol during WW II 1942 1946 model activities date back boy hood days have member AMA 38 years Most interest has Scale aircraft categories served Scale Advisory Committee first formed 1955 since changed Scale Board am currently serving have built flown Free Flight rubberband U-Control Radio Control might also add Ed presented AMA Outstanding Achievement Award promoting model aviation Ilelawate ict tolambia land h tanlina IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Asnociate Vice-Presidents Wayne Abernethy 5221 Marlboro Pike HiIlsdo MD 20027 Bob Champine 205 lipton Rd. Newport News VA 23606 Howard Crispin 611 Beechwood Charlottsville VA 22901 V Bill Helms 2000 Tyoola Road Charlotte NC 28210 Scotnie Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington 08 19809 John Preston 7012 Eloira Court Falls Chorob VA 22042 PavI Yacobacci 0408 Winthrop Dr. Payetteville NC 28301 would like start months column saying THANKS BOB DORIS RICH headaches endless hours hard work have put getting route together Trans-Am Race would also like thank Bob Clint owner Happy Hobby Shop playing host District IV Trans-Am teams Bob hosted meeting shop July 12th teams Leg could meet talk Bob Doris Rich pick minds last minute hints race also think Carl Goldberg deserves vote thanks letting Bob Doris spend much time race kinds people make hobby what article will probab ly appear print after race has started just record good luck teams thanks clubs District IV participated club District has received copy Getting Keeping Flying Sites please let know soon possible can get copy very good publication can help you dont have flying site troubles District IV Meeting Well have finally pinned down date time place District IV meet ing dates October 13th 14th general meeting scheduled start 10 am October 13th Edison High School Alexandria VA Sunday 14th will have fun fly demonstrations phases aeromodeling Prince Georges RC Club Field Bowie MD club District IV will receive special mailing information detail about meeting get etc Keep mind meeting fun fly demo open AMA members District IV Now time come express wants desires people AMA HQ find out what other people doing hobby Also lets sure phase modeling represented year best way to sure club interests represented club membersl means Free Flight Control Line Indoor Glider Radioevery phase information contact Howard Crispin RCCVA President 611 Beechwood Drive Charlottesville VA 22901 lot people working very hard make meeting successplease dont let down would like dedicate few lines column Horrace Cain District VI VP reference article concerning Contest Directors August 79 issue MA hope United Airlines never sends through District IV lot CDs took offense article feel will probably get few letters own district CDs thats impres sion CDs run contest suggest should find out little about what CD really does am sure CDs District VI work just hard ones know District IV deserve lot thanks get AMA Election Coming Up am writing article July will appear MA September October issue Anyway still too early think about would like have fice Secretary-Treasurer AMA officer District IV members will vote year lot have asked think would best man job personal choice would John Byrne has served VP District II now AVP District believe out 80 Model Aviation Ed Wisser District Ill Associate VP candidates best qualified mast dedicated improvement AMA know John would always aware individual members desires would great asset Academy would like see District IV really turn out John Byrne upcoming election Whats Happening District Golden Triad Model Masters Its over now chance visit Bill Pardue quite few Control Line fliers re cent US Control Line Championships Winston-Salem NC weather pretty badcold rainy windyplus gas short age guys still flew what could see enjoyed Thanks Bill fine contest excellent job CD Jim Thrift Memorial Fun Fly Dont forget Jim Thrift Fun Fly scheduled Octo ber 6th 7th Winston-Salem NC un derstand DCRC Show Team will something see Thanks DCRC Show Team will also hope visit North Carolina AMA members can See Getting Started Indoor Flying Anyone Greenbelt/Laurel MD area wishing learn art Indoor Free Flight can con tact Tom Vallee 444 Henryton So Laurel MD 20810 Tom has place fly Indoor willing help newcomers PAMPA Thanks PAMPA putting newsletter mailing list Control Line pilots receiving newsletter Stunt News better sign up fast loaded good Control Line articles Charles County RC Club chance visit CCRC members weekend AT6 Race Stand-Off Scale ConAlabama ida 0 Seorgia isspy o Rico Sooth tarolina 0 Tennessee V DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V VicePresident 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 3521J9 205 879-5550 Associate Vice-Presidents John Gorday 631 Queen Circle Jackson MS 39209 Jerome Hall 4326 Baywood Dr. Huntsville AL 35805 Richard Jackson 106 Thonolee St. Charleston Hgns SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Bunyan Dr Delray Beach FL 33444 Phillip McDowell 6521 Rolling Fork Dr. Nashville TN 37205 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00666 Boo 1532 Fajardo PR 00648 Ed Moorman PD Boo 1643 Eglin AFB FL 32542 Tom Thacker 2390C Lawrencenille Hwy Decatur GA 30033 Junior Problem recent Kissim mee FL Fun Fly no juniorsthe problem junior Tom Velaskey Jr 1 it2 years old beat everyone including dad flying instructor Don Muddiman Now thats real Junior Problem Times changing news letters District Palm Beach Aero Country Club just name-the-newsletter contest won Steve Clemson suggested Windsock Remote Control Association Central Florida thinking naming its newsletter Prop A-Gator suggested Dick Clason Capitol City R/C Club Jackson MS middle name-the-newsletter con test Call newsletter anything like test very interesting contest included team stand-off 1/4 scale AT6 Pylon race very realistic Richmond area club members cleaned up 1st 2nd 3rd places AT6 races Below picture winners front row judges back row Beneath shot AT6 winners planes L-R Pete Womack Bob Fuiwider Rich Baker Dick Duckhardt bottom another view AT6 racers Photos John Preston put mailing list can keep up whats happening Along same lines Florida Pattern Association Florida Modelers Association Gulf Coast Radio Control Club Mobile AL will sporting newly de signed logos fresh air along coast must keep creative juices flowing live Atlanta area already club might check out Icarians secretary new club Betty Underwood also maintains club membership Alabama club Lake Guntersville RC Flyers Soaring Sunny Summer Afternoon headline full-page spread Summerville Journal-Scene featuring Charleston RC Society Society uuasts 90 members also outing Coastal Centre Retarded Lad son SC Myrtle Beach AFB Coastal Air Modelers provided model display Open House few models pictured In, Some Coastal Air Modelers pic tured below really happy bunch somebodyforgot say smile picture snapped Doc Leidner CD Tropic Aeros RC Club Miami FL says mature contest flier realizes volun teers aint got no contest Tropic Aeros record 27 entrants appar ently record number volunteers Although enjoy contests competing watching reading about am reminded time time AMA members discontented what perceive AMAs total orientation ward contest fliers member wrote recent ly said Sunday flier largely pays contest programs return dues gets couple dollars worth surance raunchy magazine snide re marks doesnt go along tal program what hell ever also says no AMA listens Sunday flier Now low blow fact VP columns filled invita tions membership write VP about anything Write Ill listen try help possible Its hard know what however someone writes says Im discontented AMAmake con tent Please identify problem offer suggestion two solution space available column Club Month presentation No club nominated month Im also looking nominations Junior Month Unsung Hero month latter being dedicated bjit unrecognized membet know type always willing help seldom getting glory Henry Ar nold Birmingham RC Club shown low right handing transmitterto Mark Franklin Unsung Hero Henry works clubs contests has handled purchases fuel club written newsletter ad infinir,m SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT October1979 81 Illinois ana UCCO ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Horrace Cain District VI VicePresidenl 525 Weidner Road Buffalo Grove 60090 Associate Vice-Pesidents Dave Daso c/n DA Enterprises Boo 335 Haobstadt IN 47639 Chock Delano 7203A Twin Oaks Dr Indianapolis IN 40226 Roger Geers RR 5 Qaincy IL 62301 Frank Hughes 709 NE 44th St Kansas City MO 64116 Glenn Lee 819 Mandrake Batavia IL 60510 Jim Sears P0 Boo 308 Burgin KY 40310 Bob Underwood 4109 Concord Oaks Dr St Louis MO 63126 AVP Roger Geers sent picture scale lineup Mint Julep Meet Ken tucky District VI well-represented AVP Bob Underwood first RC Con test Coord Ralph White second Roger concerned number full scale aircraft attempted mix up RCers Such lack discipline disturbing Just recently very experienced fixed base operator flight instructor well aware RC activity remote Site demon strating forced landing student near RC field resulted 60 Schn Pat tern ship firmly imbedded wing Cessna 150 after glancing off propeller near disaster no injured As far know no legal action resulted did would lose can bet big boys would suffer Air discipline us Right wrongwe stand lose What answer THINGS TO DO Sept 8-9 Kansas City RC Biplane Large Scale Jacomo Park Sept 9 Chicago Aeronuts 17th Annual 01 FF Meet Bong Field WI Sept 16 Thermaleers 38th Annual FF Meet Flat River MO Sept 15-16 Spirits St Louis Reno Warbird Pylon Races Sept 16 Hamilton County IN RC Flyers Open Fun Fly Limbo Combat Open Pylon Sept 16 South Bend IN Tn-Valley RC Club Annual Fun Fly Sept 22-23 Eagles IMVSA Soaring Meet Buder Park St Louis MO Sept 22-23 Thorn Creek RC Club Annual Pattern Contest Includes Pre-Novice Lan sing IL Ed Devine 312 331-7946 Sept 23 Chicago Aeronuts 36th Annual Mid western Championship FF Meet Bong Field WI Sept 23 Kokomo IN Blue Angels RC Fun Fly Paul Jones 317 628-3860 Sept 29-30 Carbondale IL Sky Squires Sport Scale Pattern District VI activity red hot clubs sanctioned contest has light turn-out con sider Ralph White VI RC CC says Dis trict VI will have over 120 sanctioned meets 79 Jim Thomerson VI CC CL FF reported too CL meets loads help sessions club contests social activities some fun flying just can find time go sanctioned meets District VI doing same time and/or same place Points Ponder CL Combat Bob Burch VI CL Contest Board stated Chicago Aero Angels newsletter ground friend takes away enemies McDonnell Douglas RC Clubs Carrier Wave Overheard pits Well problem pattern plane does what tell agree thanks Fred Holmes kind words Mid-Missouri RC Assoc Fly paper Thanks also support getting words out members FH 815 Oaklawn Dr Columbia MO 65201 can get share Kansas City Sunchasers RC Clubs big problem have lots trouble deciding flying site use weekend Maybe KC area flying sites helped spawn some contestants KCRCs Pattern meet very fcw clubs re porting larger usual turn-out Pat tern meet year Good show KCRC Soaring Flight Stan Watson 3402 Hickory Ln Hazelcrest IL 60429 St Louis Eagles Newsletter Ken Helen Olsen 820 Old Bonhomme Rd University City MO 63132 will keep glider pi lots well informed Soaring activities Inquire youre Indoor Rubber Scale Junior programs etc investigate Star Skipper Ed Whitten P0 Box 176 Wall St Station New York NY 10005 Lots good info Thanks Ed sample Quincy IL Falcons newsletter has hobby center reporting new thing will 1/5 scale 90 engines Another new thing have yet done er far behind can get Next months article will feature inter esting personality District VI rich cre ative talented people cant certainly justice deserve think few can spotlighted Any ideas have will welcome addition Im working some items promote District VI unit Although geographic layout rather widespread can foster homogeneous family modelers Whether resident KY IN IL MO also member Dis trict VI AMA what see thats real modelers So fly friendly skies See yall Iowa an esota orsir VII DISTRICT REPORT Kenneth F Merris District VII Vice-President 1023 Iowa Avenue Moscatine IA 52761 Associate VicePresidents James Clark 4444 Woodview Dr NE Cedar Rapids IA 52401 Robert Londbnrg 4928 Tiogo Sn. Daloth MN 55804 Tim Prion 11287 Soar Sterling Hgts MI 48078 William Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Tr St Joseph Ml 49085 Geoff Styles 2601 5 Beaomont Ave Koosassille WI 53139 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 Wayne Ynager 38235 Castle Romalas MI 48174 As said last reportGovernor Robert D Ray proclaimed July Model Aviation Month Iowa July 12th Present signing ceremonies MUSCATINE MINIATURE AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION club originating request procla mation following Iowa clubs DES MOINES MODELAIRESTRI-COUNTY RC Carrol IASOOLAND RC MODELERS Sioux City IA IOWA CITY AEROHAWKS AT LANTIC HAWKS RC CEDAR RA PIDS SKYHAWKS Also signing HAZEL SIGAFOOSE MAXEY HESTER Sig Manufacturing graciously supplied bumper stickers distribution Iowa clubs Mr EARL WITI president AMA presented Governor Ray honorary membership AMA AWARD OF AP PRECIATION support model avia tion MR DAN KNOX president Mus catine club presented Governor Ray Muscatine Miniature Aircraft Association cap honorary member group important thing come out proclamation may recognized some time fact governor has recog nized activity given time sig nature will show general public viable group individuals organized recognized beneficial selves type recognition helps AMA model aviation grow will help obtain greater public recognition 82 Model Aviation Contentment Satisfaction Jim Marvin Jackson Purchase Modelers Mayfield KY shows us what its about pure enjoy ment flight Governor 1-loDer u I-say signs --wloaem Avia sion Month proclamation Representatives attending signing ceremony Iowa Capitol steps MISSISSIPPI VALLEY SOARING contest held July 8th well-attended $200 cash prizes given away plus some merchandise prizes GREATER GRAND RAPIDS FUN FLY will held September 8 1979 KENT RADIO AEROMODELERs field event sponsored KENT RADIO AEROMODELERS WESTERN MICHI GAN RAF Contact 1049 28th St SW Wyoming MI 49509 informa tion MILWAUKEE FLYING ELECTRONS will again hold aerobatic scale con test Aero Park Airport Milwaukee August 18-19 1979 has always well-attended con test excellent prizes good competi tion Contact LARRY DATTILIO 4112 N Downer Ave RUSSELL KNETZGER 2625 E Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 52311 pre-registration other informa tion printed Nats will over Executive Council will have met hope have good report Council ac tions actions nominating committee meeting Nationals would like point out have NO comments agenda published Presidents Column makes little difficult vote wishes Council meeting ever take consideration comments newsletters receive does help Keep coming does take some time read now receive about 60 newsletters month Most very good informative would like remind newsletter editors about patch available HQ Write Larry Bolich Special Events Director complete information Arkansas siana Me,co trnma s VIII DISTRICT REPORT John Embry District VIII Vice-President 1500 Anita Street Sniphur LA 70663 Associane Vice-Peidenrs Razz Averill 9117 La Barranea NE Alburguergon NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Sulphur LA 70663 Gene Hempet 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 Witliam Hartey ttt 927 Commerce Pleasanton TX 78064 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Bacnlesoilte OK 74003 Nats time just around corner time writing have asked VP substitute him next two months report also possibil ity sit him Execu tive Council meeting Lincoln NB early August personally feel governing body Academy calibre number new ideas programs can come out main problem facing Executive Council moment attitude some its members few its members con stantly coming up old statements did cant Headquarters have again opinion always felt lot can ac complished group people say Lets get program started will help get organized whole thing just boils down better lead stand back wait someone lead read article time Followship Executive Council could review article find very beneficial time enough lecture would like comment some club news letters have sent way lately know much work put good newsletter club member would par ticipate club betterment month does newsletter editor club offi cers would beat down trying find work everyone So month get newsletter think much work went might contribute club newsletter Academy Model Aeronautics outstanding newsletters have opportunity read lately Lejournal dEscadrille 114th RC Aero Squadroh Grapevine TX Edited Al Alman 2609 Burningtree Ct Arlington TX 76014 newsletter Im referring first issue best Ive seen Keep up good work Al team Newsletters again far easiest way spread comments views want points kept secret dont let us hear us mean people read newsletters just heard President Jimmy Carters speech energy confidence Unit ed States thinks about objec tive light might also see problems facing clubs especially Academy Model Aeronautics basic ly same Inasmuch seem wan dering aimlessly direction closing would like challenge member District VIII stand up counted Show pride confidence club Academy participating DONT JUST STAND THEREFLY Ned Barnes District VIII AVP tainrado as aska lr Dakota h takota IXWytming DISTRICT REPORT Vince Mankowski District IX Vice-President 105 Waldo Circte Bellense Nt 68005 AssociaSe Vice-Presidesrns Charles Brannon 2220 Matiposa Blvd Casper WY 82601 Paul Kenel 910 North 12th Fargo NO 58102 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Aroada CO 80005 Jim OReilly 4760 N Basnin Wichina KS 67220 Jim Ricketts 516 S Cloodas Sinan Falls SD 57103 first taste Nats work 79 just hit whirlwind will continue next couple weeks has begun prepare Council meeting usually takes several days itself prepare bylaws commit tee meeting since have elected chairman committee will require additional preparation organize thoughts Councils meeting special interest groups meeting re quested last Council meeting because felt input essential addition Nats own stompin grounds site manpower problems Ive involved Add fact have selected years Control Line Category Director means now have opportunity get involved event directors officials equipment needs sorts different people Busy bet Fun Absolutely wouldnt miss world thing has made biggest impression during last few days spirit cooperation among modelers As example held press conference Lincoln last Monday July 24 task come up models display press television personnel Keep mind October1979 83 AMA President Earl Witt presents Governor Ray Appreciation Award Landon Morris holds governors proclamation Bob Hansing Minnesota Soaring Society ready launch Mississippi Valley Soar ing contest local modelers preparing National Championships checked old shopping list determined needed Pattern ship some Scale models few Free Flights Helicopter Sailplane Speed CL Rac ing Stunt couple flying demos once asked refused ask modeler borrow number ship week before Nats answer will SURE Thursday needed find helicop ter make flying demonstration call Council Bluffs Iowa finds Charlie Legg chopper disassembled Charlie worked weekend regular job somehow managed during evenings Friday Sat urday Sunday reassemble machine Monday afternoon Charlie made long drive Lincoln helicopter demonstration flight spirit coop eration makes Nats modeling worthwhile people would ever know about efforts Charlie Legg like others expects no payment re ward things because want Mr Legg Ed Prohaska Roy Hogan Joe Mock gave time loaned pride joy fellow modeler sincere thank Headquarters Visit weekend July 8 attended committee meeting Washington DC Rather return directly home took opportunity visit AMA HQ following Monday Tuesday Im going give lengthy report mechanics business carried out although can assure business run very professional efficient manner Instead want know some people have up fronL Everyone familiar Worths Wheeleys Winters Ehlings indeed lucky have fine gentle men doing such excellent job us Most nosing around however centered finding out about people no hears about watched people like receptionist Linda Brown answer phones sorted out daily paperwork proofread mater ial someone else Carol Merfeld Dale Kern teamed up handle Nats en try forms reply packets kept regular jobs going As Carol processed AMA business Dale Shirley Shipley sorted mail Later Shirley back handling supply service requests taking inventory Over Model Aviation Kay Schell took break posting charges hobby shop sales magazines show operation IBM Composer used AMA section Herb Silbermann laying out next issue MA treasurer Jim McNeill reported accounting department last issue MA another area increasing activi ty havent done already read article already have read re-read Jims report Micheline Madison back another small room lined files books sea paperwork first seen talking phone about CL Combat Team material looking information someone else has requested making some notes other projects yet done day Outside doorway almost hall Debbie Dews types pro cesses sanctions non-stop basis possible mention everyone Most time cannot count everyone always scurrying around doing something Yet person interrupted question request re sponded quickly completely smile dont know AMA finds people like hope dont ever lose Sioux Falls RCers attended Control Line contest put Jim Ricketss AVP South Dakota Doing super job timing counting laps helping Jim put CL contest Sioux Falls RCers Radio Control boys chipped help needed benefitted special thank Sioux Falls RCers Control Line crowd Ohmagorsh bad enough put someones name magazine incorrectly get club wrong put whole crowd differ ent state ohmagorsh explain quote letter AVP Frank Hughes Kansas City MISSOURI Well now youve done Oily real ly have gone done time area may cut off supply Hot Stuff infiltrate balsa supply un known alien termite awakens eats after balsa has glued sanded isnt bad enough want know fact now Vince wouldnt lie alone have come aid can grant reasonable amount safety whenever might pass way again have actually broken up small band clan members rented 10 Greyhoud buses ready head way very large AniWna fornia ii da x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 2501 Armour Lane Redoodo Beach CA 90278 Associate Vice-Presidents Glenn Carte, 2020 Gill Pont Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Ale, Chisoim 1500 West Sham Fresno CA 93711 Lonnie Knoeher 4295 Boulder Hmy Las Vesas NV 89121 John Pond 4269 Syoko Circle San J000 CA 95136 Bob Reynolds Rt 5 Boo 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Snomden Ann. Long Beach CA 908GB Keith Whitney 14465 Jupiter Salt Lake City UT 84117 once can lead off some really good news reported last year AMA named defendent lawsuit brought Minnesota case recently settled out court no cost AMA Well almost no cost AMA did have hire local attorney represent out way along battle IRS being favorably settled can turn important matters FAI World Free Flight Finals held Taft October 6 7 8 shap ing up big As writing 23 countries have submitted entries pos sible should try see least day activity dont care interests radio control line owe yourself see first time 25 rope sitting reading wondering what world guy talk ing about right Well Ill tell being able convince small nasty group rope really didnt know what saved neck So now have saved neck two times think its about time told whats wrong No 1 last months issue MA think last month mentioned static display Antioch Center attended know put Northern Knights Sunchasers honor meeting BUT said bold print Kansas City KANSAS show held beautiful MISSOURI last liveable place left crime-ridden earth Thats MISSOURI son No 2 months issue MA July second picture down right column mentioned caption Dick Meyers helping Kansas Citys Skynights display Now boy call out State Militia halt bus convoy Everyone MISSOURI knows Dick Meyers name RAY RAY helping set up NORTHERN KNIGHTS two words joking aside Vince did enjoy hav ing visit display want know welcome come back time appreciate mention pictures us report did put us Kansas apologize will apologize again per son District IX meeting held also-beautiful Kansas City KANSAS October 27 Executive Director John Worth will joining us Kansas City special guest years US has hosted Free Flight Finals month June busy attending club meetings lot think once month too often go club meeting attended seven June Some reported last column month Ive couple report want attend meeting drop line Towards end June attended joint meeting Rockwell International Eagles Northrop Model Club meeting presided over Rockwell club president Phil Mosko assisted Northrop club president Paul lmrisek clubs have mutual problem looking flying site Sound familiar using site Whites Point San Pedro trial basis However complaints noise nearby neighbors ended trial period sour note option called can no longer fly meeting ran old time free flighter presently flying radio name George Hume last saw him 1950 meeting kind homecoming Northrop club first club ever visited Vice-President also turned out first club visited twice few days later made return visit another club club Camarillo Fly ing Circus meeting run president Chuck Asprion assisted vice-president Ron Ingram super turnout lots wives kids hand see film 84 Model Aviation Marvelous Miniatures meeting primarily present members Nick Johnen Su perior Service Award Nick key element clubs obtaining flying site team effort Nick spearheaded effort club planning mall show will set up around portable AMA booth also plan show film Mar velous Miniatures couple hours club wants use booth drop line Ill see get no cost club film have can also shown Scout troops similar functions enlighten modeling continue receive letters con stituents lot have some good ideas am trying implement Keep writ ing inputs get items can initiate Next month Ill list candidates Contest Board election give dead line rules voting THERMALS Alaska ana on ington xl DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District XI Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Associate Vice-Presidents Al coiner 1607 S non Elm Ponaseilo 1003201 Simon Dreese Rt 16cc 48 Broadniew MT 59015 Ed MoColiough 53SE 61 Portland OR 97215 Orlando Oly Rnco 26608 Doner Cs. Kent WA 98031 Chock Thompson N 3813 Normandie Spokane WA 99205 Doe Zipoy 21418 NE Main St Redmond WA 98052 month have request make of As know clubs have lost flying site last few months cases Sites owned clubs Still clubs denied ac cess own fields power model fly ing trend nationwide growing rapidly AMA taking steps help clubs much possible now help may way Until happens seems should can help oursetves Experience gained over last few years indicates club gets situa tion could cause lose its flying site much anyone outside group can help Winning things seems selling job one-onone basis AMA HQ will send some infor mation gleaned other experiences can possibly help occurred problem probably differs locality gathered information dis trict analyzed might learn some thing directly help us Therefore would like clubs indi viduals have position los ing flying site last three years send information Please let know what problem found out about what did about it ended up has data will analyzed sent AMA will help others well can use data own area see can head off some things dont have tell noise worst enemies prevention thing worth cure Barnstormers Biplane Meet Ed McCullough Assoc VP Portland has sent us another fine report area will let him tell about event own words pictures accompanying column taken Bob Baich Port land Skyknights Model Airplane Club originals beautiful color might print well black white June 17th Delta Park Portland OR first annual biplane meet held Barnstormers MAC Portland As far know first biplane meet ever held Northwest first seemed would contest Sunday morning weather turned downright nasty gas crunch got bad told would no gas available Portland weekend Although little gas found Sunday weath er looked bad As matter fact probably some best flying weather exists exception small squall what wind was light steady right down runway Since virtually contestants Portland assume other biplane fanatics region stayed away because adverse conditions Two events scheduled flown dozen contestants Both flying static display seemed please rather large crowd spectators Most contestants flew both events Stand Off Scale Barn storming used same airplane both Prizes trophies awarded fifth place both events prizes ing given local hobby shops nice prizes indeed biplane kit course first prize Winners airplanes Scale 1 Dick Hansen/Jenny 2 Don Lindsay/Fleet 3 Bob Mingle/Waco 4 Roger Wilson/Skybolt 5 Dick Smith/GereSport Barnstorming 1 Sergei Dennenbaum/Pulsar 2 Dick Hansen/ Jenny 3 Don Lindsay/Fleet 5 Vein Ahi berg/Pitts Dave Gardner BMAC President Contest Director did nice job real reason contest held though Steve Tischler Steve editor Barnstorm er newsletter secretary club Without drive desire see contest held would have happened think illustrates takes person enthusiasm get club started towards worthwhile goal Thanks Steve So now time District Xl biplane nuts start getting ready Se cond Annual Barnstormer Biplane Meet held next June Portland October1979 85 UICK 3-mansen ano denny wes nirsi Scale Airplane least 12 years old mu reps cuigra nas veanimei enginenot sHown meet Builder unknown u-meet origi trom Concepts uarn- Uob gina Waco stormer kit Model Don Lindsaygine gives realistic sound JUNIOR FLIGHT ED WHITTE BoxWall St Sta New York NV 10005 FLY INAMAS THIRD FALL FLYING FAIR CONTROL LINE POSTAL CONTEST sort blew opportunity nounce contest before August start flying has extended through Novem ber Some course have already told us youve taken some flights August thats OK since rules same last year couple changes though Most important now two events youngsters 16 under fly ing stock plastic ready-to-fly models se cond change age limit regu lar event has raised include up through l8years old So dont have dig up last years magazine heres whole poop 1 The Postal Contest open young sters everywhere NO entry fee AMA membership NOT required 2 The SPECIAL EVENT youngsters 16 under flights stock readyto-fly plastic models rules listed below regular event pertain special plastic event except plastic models may flown 3 All contestants REGULAR event must 18 years old younger 4 All flying must supervised adult will time flights record Sig nature time sheets adult affadavit models flights ac cordance rules times recorded accurate 5 A safety check model must made adult supervisor 6 Fly time during August September October November 1979 As offi cial flights wanted may taken day model may entered 4 70/fl r2 zz _____7 _____________ 5 /4 A medals will awarded first three places event special AMA Certi ficates will awarded warranted 8 Rules event stated first two paragraphs plus first sentence third paragraph 1976/77 AMA rule book page 26 under event no 25 Con trol Line hA Solo Race quote Any kind control line model permit ted has engine stock factoryequipped fuel tank displacement over 005 1 cubic inches Models must equipped two metal control lines 35 feet mini mum length Minimum wire diameter line 0008 inch plane flown time against clock entrant must fly plane also perform engine starting refueling model released watch started timing continues 48 laps during period model must land refueled restarted least once 9 In addition contestant must builder model except course Special Plastic Ready-Built event 10 Stop watch remains running during refueling restart periods 11 The function helper hold model ground after contes tant has started engine goes center circle Helper releases model signal contestant flier 12 NO mechanical engine cut-off system allowed 13 NO intentional pit stops allowed tank still contains fuel Pit stops may made due engine failure run ning out fuel 14 If fuel tank will fly model longer 2-91 Ii ____ii 2--___A 48 laps model must started less full tank ensure proper pit stop 15 landing model must allowed come full stop its own accord must touched moving 16 During pit stop helper must touch model until after contestant starts engine re leasing signal contestant flier 17 ALL launches ground 18 Model must flown approximately parallel ground flight disqualified adult supervisor moderate violation 19 Score total elapsed time including pit stop time initial Rise-Off-Ground launch completion 48th lap 20 Please note Flying Third AMA Fall Flying Fair Postal Contest covered AMA Contest Sanction unless individual flights made during otherwise AMA sanctioned contest AMA surance applies accordingly 21 Send results received De cember 31 1979 Ed Whitten Last years results better first.lets see what can year Heres hoping clubs will sponsor contests youngsters especially postal Please send ALL times loners too should get out dads older friends after s against clockt RESULTS OF AMAS CHiCKEN HIGH INDOOR POSTAL CONTEST Hey did see Page 88 September issue contestants door contest list took up entire page didnt leave us space say Congratulations winners So CONGRATULATIONS Graham Davitt Leeds England won Hand Launched Stick Event whopping 10 minutes plus Easy B flight makes two wins out two Graham Nice going CONGRATULATIONS Tom Croft Manchester IN winning times 370 390 Hand Launched Glider Tom led whole bunch Indiana fliers high places contest get entries next winters postal contest bet will just have beg AMA space list top 10 run whole works STAR SKIPPERS CHUCK MARKOS DOUBLE WHAMMY next step up ladder Delta Dart really building flying both Out door Indoor models SO BIG neophytes just dont make Shown Chuck Markos 2-step NFFS Indoor flier first model has flat wing uses Dart plastic prop second uses same plans sliced cambered wing ribs bent wood prop Thats way bit time full sized plans additional details courtesy Chicago Aeronuts send self-addressed stamped envelope SASE Chuck Markos 1106 Montgomery Drive Deerfield IL 60015 Tell him Ed sent So thats gang forthis month 86 Model Aviation 3r
Edition: Model Aviation - 1979/10
Page Numbers: 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86
Frank Zaics name known over world model aviations living legends among famous authors articles books subject found ing father Academy Model Aero nauticsgoing back mid-30s AAMA Frank wrote AMA HQ recently noting controversy over decision remove magazine option adult AMA members 1979 except Family members re ceive automatically noted al ways intended AMA have its own maga zine first editor also noted legal obligation involved help lustify status non-profit ganization Subsequent discussion brought out point merely having newsletter house organ would suffice 1978 IRS specifically noted organization news portion Model Aviation magazine does count toward qualification AMAs status educational scientific organization whereas construction state-of-the-art-type articles Among Franks comments onder members realize Model via tion could reduce hold dues constant needed advertising bookkeeping profit MA could used AMA budget should also make ad vertisers feel good easing finan cial cost membership custom ersthis standard procedure practically organization Franks comments about advertising consistent original intent AMAs publication began back 30s guideline until mid-60s AMA News became part commercial magazine arrangement died 1975 commercial magazine went bankrupt AMA went back publishing its own magazine concept changed order prove members no general AMA funds being used finance new version Model viation decided maintain independent magazine budget done income magazine earmarked maga zine still true present its good idea because means magazine profits will go improving magazine pages color etc Yet AMA keeps growing maga zine advertising increases currently lim / Signature Lldsee Frank Zaic AMAs founders member Model Aviations Hall Fame looked like 1933 Orville Wright signed Glider License Federation Aeronautique Internationale behalf National Aeronautic Association before AMA Orville Wright Chairman NAAs Contest Committee Zaic also notes Wil bur Wright died year Frank born ited no 20% contents can come day surplus funds could transferred general AMA income potential great too far down road Frank Zaics thinking still appropriate food thought some Franks other comments interest tells what like during first days AMAs magazine during 30s first two issues prepared place Lt Alden Lt Alden definitely moving spirit Without him may have AMA early did form have now Anyway did editing typing material $2400 pawn shop Underwood did layout pasting drawing plans covers Page numbers headings set up letterby-letter cut second-hand 15c copies Esquire magazines terest note first two issues did cost AAMA American Academy Model Aeronautics penny Lt Alden paid printing postage Sort set example present MA does cost AMA penny two issues Lt Alden physically unable living dollar per day above points out importance having organization will perform task depending individual contri butions free time money Hope above will bring out few points may help clarify situa tion help members realize value magazine F urthermore according Frank Another point very vital assurance keeping continuity toric recording model aviation have no guarantee private sector magazines will stay business years years will change policy sur 74 Model Aviation rFrom AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents h ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 AMA FOUNDER AND AMAS MAGAZINE Federation Aeronautique Internatiotiale UNITED STATES OF AMERICA CLASS B GLIDER LICENSE Mr Frank Zaic Place Date BirthiUg 1 19L2i ChaIrman N A Contest CommIttee License No149- Date Issued June 9- 195-Issued Type Glider viving ones may speciaiize activities would recorded AMA obliged record phase Being corpo rate entity AMAs existence wil depend particular individuals will go on Personnel will change better worse basic work will continue Its important note AMA members today relatively new Few know background AMA got started what founding fathers meant Thus needs understood long range interests involved transcend immediate wants Therefore true intended organization re sponsive wishes its membership also obligation maintain directives purposes long established Toward end Frank Zaics thoughts important part AMA heritage still meaning ful guideline future HOMEOWNERS COVERAGE FOR MODEL AIRCRAFT Ever since courts Pennsylvania up held ruling excludes model aircraft coverage homeowners insurance policy has confusion over whether AMAs liability protection primary se condary subject described Model Aviation magazine March 79 issue page 73 also RC Modeler magazine August 79 issue page 60 Regardless AMAs coverage applies other coverage doesnt So surest protec tion AMA member covered automatically However should rash claims against AMAs coverage its reasonable expect AMAs cost go up ultimate effect amount AMA dues Obviously therefore desirable re verse situation because Penn sylvania ruling model aircraft treated same full-scale people-carrying aircraft likely happen because now insurance companies have alerted idea model aircraft accidents can ex pensive though rare like ly go back previous situation models regarded toys unlikely cause problems So though Pennsylvania decision commonly regarded ridiculous chance s overturning slim thing legal fight reversal courts would expensive idea holding down costs compromised theres another approach successfully applied already has restored model aircraft coverage some homeowners policies no extra cost idea has advised Alex Chisolm AMA member also independent insurance agent Alex AMA District X Vice-President few years ago long-time leader model activities Fresno area California provides insurance protection number West Coast model firms insur ance companies provided AMAs basic mem bership coverage awhile during mid-70s Thus Alex knows business sugges tion no mere pipe dream AMA CLUB REPORT 1978-19 As December 31 1978 43 clubs have memberships 100 New fact Pioneer RC Club has topped Orange Coast RCers has larg est several years Club 0140 1330 0116 0575 0329 0428 0551 Pioneer RC Club Inc Orange Coast RC Birds Inc Valley Forge Signal Seekers DC/RC Rockland County RC Greater Pittsburgh Aero RCers 0641 Tidewater RC Inc 0623 Richardson RC Club 0636 Northern Virginia RC Club 0162 South Alameda County RCers StateMembers CA348 CA 340 CA240 PA 210 MD200 NJ 1 92 PA 18 1 VAi 76 TXi 70 VA 1 65 CA 15 5 0970Sky Masters RC ClubMIi 55 0703Mid-Hudson RC SocietyNYi 50 0528Tulse GluedobbersOKi 50 0643Boeing Hawks RC Flyers merged WAi 44 0122CA139 0347MAi 34 0444NYi 32 0338MAi 26 0218FL123 0285 Cordoba Model Masters South Shore RC Blue Angels Cape Ann RC MAC Suncoast Aero Modelers Ft Wayne Flying Circuits Inc 0617 Manned Spacecraft Center RC East Bay RC Denver RC Eagles Prince Georges RC 495th RC Squadron Mentor Area RC Society Chicagoland RC Goodyear Model Airplane Club 0544CAi 20 i293COi19 0334MD119 0340MAi18 0508OHi18 0247 ILi18 0502 OHli 7 0599Chattanooga RCCIubTN113 0413Central Jersey RCNJ1i2 0468Rochester Aero ModelersNYi i 2 0274Suburban Aero Club Chicago ILill 0188CTill 0131CAlb 0156CAlb 0383MNiiO 0524OHi08 Oi2iCAlOS 0179COi03 0773AZiOl 0360MIbC 1016FLiOO Northern Connecticut RC Mann RC Club Inc San Jose Wavemasters RC Twin City RC Western Ohio RK Society Conejo RC Pikes Peak RC Arizona RC Society Inc Indian City RC Club Gold Coast RCers No Members 124 25--49 5074 7599 INi22i00i24 125 & up No Clubs 857 37i 1 20 62 24 19 1453 intent aircraft exclusion al lows insurance company insure liability model airplanes Since time have insured several model airplane enthusiasts primary lia bility attaching endorsement homeowners policy business liability policy did submit wording company have always accepted made clarification part policy have never yet submitted endorse ment turned down know ledgeable underwriter understood agreed fol lowing wording applies modify aircraft exclusion follows aircraft exclusion relating watercraft aircraft does ap ply model boats model airplanes hobby variety TOLEDO RAFFLE BIGGEST EVER years Toledo Weak Signals RC Club has conducted AMA raffle con nection annual exposition gener ous donation AMA has resulted efforts typically about thousand dollars year 25th anniversary show produced bigger usual nation$2i 25 Out amount two sets trophies will provided RC events 79 Nats balance will go AMA ScholarContinued page 78 What has done endorsement added homeowner policies says aircraft exclusion clause does apply model boats model airplanes Such re quest coming independent insurance agent has some weight Alex has gotten ac ceptance number modeling clients several different companies can can others Its worth try goal starting movement get insurance com panies accept models what Alexs own words subject concerning case homeowners insurer denied claim court backed up claiming RC model airplane just much aircraft passengercarrying 747 might have made both insurer court look absolutely ridicu lous its fact life insurer can find loophole big claim would pretty stupid go ahead pay About 15 years ago could see possi bility type thing happening forms coverage specifically de signed aircraft airports allied activ ity written aircraft insurers insurers write homeowners policies Homeowners policies include liability surance kinds hobbies sports cluding golf hunting fishing baseball whatever first introduced about 1954 same aircraft exclusion used still use today Since have discovered RC insurance companies havent discovered us feel have legitimate need theyll remove aircraft ex clusion fly model airplanes Back 1964 Harold Cox AMA member claims manager leading insurance company worked out clarification October1979 75 TXi 21 Total Clubs THE TRANS-AM RELAY RACE southern section United States have opport unity participate great event spectator supporter should receiving issue Model Aviation shortly before race take-off Sep tember 4 Duiles International Airport event have fol lowing developments race five teams five seven members will launch model aircraft race competition across United States best time point-to-point basis No pilot vehicle may exceed 55 mph team will fly two days overnight stop change-over point five new teams will take over relay next two days 12 relay change overs flying Washington DC Ontario CA back-tracking Las Vegas October 2 has year-long effort ganizing planning has vir tually full-time occupation Bob Doris Rich dedication race would never have gotten off ground So JOIN THEM ENROUTE AND CHEER OUR COMPETITORS ON Listed opposite page landing stop-over points enroute will able meet see Interstate highways Teams 12 legs race follows team captains hometown shown Leg Team 1 Dougs Hobby Shop Windrifters Indian Head MD Team 2 DCRC Team Gaithersburg MD Team 3 Woodbridge RC Club Team L Aquia Harbor VA PRESIDENTS REPORT President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS EARL E WITT 26 Warwick Drive Chambersburg PA 17201 Idds C jor Yd -ft Team 4 Northern VA RC Club Team Haymarket VA Team 5 Prince Georges RC Club Team Washington DC Leg B Team 1 Charlotte Flyers Charlotte NC Team 2 Miniature Aircraft Soc Team Canton NC Team 3 Tarheel Prop Spinners Southern Pines NC Team 4 LARKS Lexington SC Team 5 Jackson Flyers Columbia SC Leg C Team 1 Flying Griffins Orchard Hill GA Team 2 Atlanta Flyers Atlanta GA Team 3 Kirk Wheeler Team Lilburn GA Team 4 Atlanta Drones Team Decatur GA Team 5 Georgia Sr Citizen Flyers Team Americus GA Leg D Team 1 Radio Aero Modelers Team 2 Prattville AL Team 2 Radio Aero Modelers Team 1 Prattville AL Team 3 BAMA Flyers Team Birmingham AL Team 4 Meridian RC Club Team 1 Meridian MS Team 5 Meridian RC Club Team 2 Meridian MS Leg F Team Nelarks Team West Monroe LA Team 2 Capitol City RC Club Team Jackson MS Team 3 BTHOOM Team Downers Grove IL Team 4 No Central LA Aeromodelers Hodge LA Team 5 Shreveport Area RK Soc Team Minden LA Leg F Team 1 Houston RC Club Team Stafford TX Team 2 Lone Star Travelers Carroilton TX Team 3 NASA Flyers Houston TX Team 4 Southwest Modelers RC Club Hurst TX Team 5 Sharks Team Too Bossier City LA Leg G Team 1 Greater Southwest RC Club Ft Worth TX Team 2 Odessa Prop Busters Team Odessa TX Team 3 Haskeil Fliers Haskell TX Leg H Team 1 Windy Weather Wing Wagglers Big Spring TX Team 2 SPLAT Team Spur TX Team 3 John Wolflick Team El Paso TX Team 4 Warren Weaver Team El Paso TX Team 5 Mexican Association Team El Paso TX Leg Team 1 Southern Arizona Modelers Tucson AZ Team 2 Alamogordo Model Aviators Alamogordo NM Team 3 Hildalgo Wing Nuts Team Lordsburg NM Team 4 Fred Ewing Team Lordsburg NM 76 Model Aviation Team 5 Tucson RC Team Tucson AZ Leg J Team 1 Louis Lavine Team Tempe AZ Team 2 Sun Valley Fliers Phoenix AZ Team 3 Super Falcons Team Phoenix AZ Team 4 Chandler Sport Flyers Gilbert AZ Team 5 James Peterson Team Arcadia CA Leg K Team 1 1st Weedwaker Aero Squad San Diego CA Team 2 Scale Squad So CA Team Anaheim CA Team 3 Riverside RC Club Team Loma Linda CA Team 4 Torrey Pines Gulls San Diego CA Team 5 San Gabriel Valley RC League Hacienda Heights CA Leg L Team 1 Ruppert Team Morro Bay CA Team 2 SAMS Race Team Bellevue WA Team 3 LVRC Gamblers Las Vegas NV Team 4 Torrey Pines Gulls San Diego CA Team 5 SCAMPS Garden Grove CA TRANS-AM RC RELAY RACE SCHEDULE Leg DepartStop-OverArrive START OF RACE Sept 4 TuesRichmond VASept 5 Wed ADulles lnternl AirportKings DominionRaleigh NC ETA 1100 am-12 noonWendell-Knightdale Airport ETA 1200-100 pm Sept 6 ThursFayetteville NCSept 7 Fri BRaleigh NCFayetteville Comm ChurchColumbia SC ETA 1200-100 pmintertec Data Systems 1-20 Exit 65 ETA 1230-130 pm Sept 10 MonAtlanta GASept 11 Tues CColumbia SCSo Dekaib MallMontgomery AL ETA 100-200 pmAuburn U Campus 80 ETA 1130 am-1230 pm Sept 12 WedMeridian MSSept 13 Thurs DMontgomery ALGaylords Parking LotJackson MS ETA 1230-130 pmHwy 49 So South 1-20 ETA 1100-1200 noon Sept 14 FriMonroe LASept 15 Set EJackson MSnear GM PlantShreveport LA ETA 1130 am-1230 pmSharks Flying Field Airline Dr ETA 1100-1200 noon Sept 17 MonDallas TXSept 18 Tues FShreveport LAMesquite RC FieldFt Worth TX ETA 100-200 pmTarrant Co Jr College ETA 1030-1130 am Sept 19 WedAbilene TXSept 20 Thurs GFt Worth TXAileene MillsOdessa TX ETA 1200-100 pmWarfield Truck Stop ETA 1230-130 pm Sept 21 FriVan Horn TXSept 22 Sat HOdessa TXHoliday innEl Paso TX ETA 100-200 pmCowtown Boot Co ETA 1030-1130 am Sept 24 MonLordsburg NMSept 25 Tues IEl Paso TXTruck Weigh StationTucson AZ ETA 1230-130 pmPima Co Fairgrounds ETA 1230-130 pm Sept 26 WedPhoenix AZSept 27 Thurs JTucson AZSanders AviationBlythe CA So 56th StBlythe Fairgrounds ETA 1100-1200 noonETA 1130 am-1230 pm Sept 28 Friindlo CASept 29 Sat KBlythe CAVan Buren Rd No 1-10Ontario CA ETA 1100-1200 noonOntario Speedway ETA 1030-1130 am Oct 1 Mon L Ontario CA Barstow CA Virginia Way & Barstow Rd ETA 1030-1130 am MODEL AVIATION MONTH Model aviation officially recog nized Governor Robert Ray State Iowa proclamation pro claiming July Model Aviation Month state culmination efforts District VII Vice-President Ken Morris 12 Iowa model clubs signing ceremony governors office governor made hon orary member AMA present ed Muscatine Miniature Aircraft Association hat Bumper stickers pro claiming Model Aviation Month Iowa distributed Sig Manufacturing Company represented ceremony Hazel Sigafoose Maxey Hester Public recognition type pro vides stature hobby ot-IJoIll ILr N,Ao B 1, &mo nor ThE Sm, rUC Itrio ttori fl,03t333 SOodol 0333133 331030333k31 lo3fl UoodporO 303 A33d3.3 II3I33In3d3333g3,,33j3Ir3I3t3 333333313333333t333 o,3101,r33013,d ILIi330,fl3333333333131333 flo~ 3r333331 ILIl,,lo133o1333333333333 3 33330333333 333333333333333133d,33333p33g3103O3333313303r33 r33333fl333 O3333 333 IO3p3d0 333 33333 11333133 13 33333 31331, 133303 C3 3333I303 3 N,. rI3,.0 31 IOK Ill I0w1,3,3 3333 S333333 j30 U,3O3fl3 3IoirI \urtrro, 3i1ortI I3 oI,, 3 IlI03~3I Oct 2 Tues Las Vegas NV Union 76 Truck Stop ETA 1230-130 pm END OF RACE October1979 77 proclamation making July Model Aviation Month Iowa signed Iowa Governor Robert D Ray surrounded enthusiastic group modelers including Earl F Witt 3rd left national president Academy Model Aeronautics Also attending several other modeling dignitaries including John D Mertz left Des Moines Modelaires presi dent Hazel Sigafoose right Witt Sig Manufacturing Ken Morris over gover nors left shoulder 7th District VP AMA far right Maxey Hestor Sig Manufac turing young man next governor Morris son Iowa Des Moines groups have actively promoting membership respective clubs type media event pleasing results governor made honorary member AMA SECRETARY-TREASURERS REPORT Jim McNeiII AMA Secretary-Treasurer 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 get letters readers erry Bockius Colchester CT writes expect types fly Indoor microfilm ships would wonder such heavy insurance claims incurred youd care comment Id interested Id glad comment Jerry percentage declared Free Flight fliers AMA rolls less 2% total membership believe registered Free Flight enthusiasts small number fly Indoor ships Thus portion Indoor people overall membership quite small Since about 80% fliers RC another sizeable group general interest no special insurance rate others has devised yet However may someday come Douglas Dalilke Oshkosh WI asks No 1 does AMA need high rent Washington DC lobby RC dislike being given no voice matter No 2 Up cold sometimes -30 F pay surance Dec Jan Feb No 3 insure man class es flies charge Indoor flier 40 lb RC monster answer Doug concerning AMA HQ location that AMA started As subsidiary NAA AMA has either same building across street until now open-minded moving lower rent location factors involved Cer tainly some help located heart government agencies suggestion 9-month insurance plan unique dont know would work What flier under such scheme flew plane balmy day during no-insurance month bad accident have reply third question maybe someday will try such proposal YOU have question ask con cerning Academy its dues insurance whatever Write see answer want thank Jerry Bockius Doug Dahlke being concerned enough correspond cannot promise reply mag Ill give answer AMA has come long way since little kid grew up 100 miles Doug Janesville WI flew 12 months year outdoors RC no radios no glow gasoline engines rub ber bands mailed 25 cents NAA license fly contests Later 25c rubber jobs SOc gas sies Today dues hundred times higher $25 license Everything else little higher also other thing forgot mention Doug minute ago DO have voice matter have voice matter repre sented excellent District VP Mr Ken Morris sits AMA gov erning body votes behalf change modeling laws EXCITING SMASH FINISH TO MIAMA REPORT unique special interest group has its own newsletter published eight times year contains Indoor 3-view plans little peanut-size scale planes national news Indoor Scale flying interested building Indoor Rubber-Powered Scale write Dr John Martin 3227 Darwin St Miami FL 33133 $5 year become member receive eight issues Hangar Pilot news flash Dr John adds $1000000 send blimp ready inflated poor blimp parked outside hangar fliers busy inside microfilm job important flight before fat blimp takes up Kay I-tartan nas just set new Florida state record Indoor Stick 2334 other fliers congratulating him L-R Terry Rimert Jim Black Ron Sharpton Jim Stewart Bill Smead Doc Martin Ray Harlan Roman Szymula MIAMA special interest group has members over US Together NIMAS co-sponsor annu al time trials Northwood Institute West Baden IN interested little funny Indoor Scale planes write Dr John sign up Next time will begin new expose another AMA special interest group See then. Toledo Raffle ship Fund Thanks strong support Meanwhile Raffle Chairman Ed Graben stetter has provided report 79 raf fle winnersa fantastic array Al Hard le New Castle PAMax 90F engine L E Monneyhan Nashville TNWebra Speed 61 engine Carlos Priemer El Paso TXEnya 60 XEII engine Cont pg 75 Weak Signals 78 Model Aviation symbol MIAMA Indoor organizationthe beautiful Goodyear blimp facilities tradition MIAMA fliers both respectful grateful So impor tant fat blimp parked outside cold could inside its own parlor safe world Read see. L-R Rayot Boston .was captain USA WC Indoor Team Roman Szymula Ron Sharpton Jim Black watching Ray tune up C B Haag Ft Wayne INK&B 61 pump type engine Richard W Folk Pandora OHSupertigre X6OSL engine Keith Orman Charlestown INRossi R60 engine C Nelson Detroit MIYS 60 5R engine Cherie Hodges W Carrollton OH---Kraft 60 engine Tom Hassling Quncy ILPSi D Mustang kit Paul Miller Mt Clemens MICrus 700 series radio Albert Winters BirminghamMIAce FM radio W Hansen Racine WIOSFS6O engine W Hale Bowling Green OH4-ch EK Logic trol radio Tom Wilber Columbus OHMRC series 775 radio Michon Detroit MIValair MK36T radio Mike Shareck Lindsey OntCannon model 820 radio E Carbaic Berrien Springs MIVariant 5-ch radio Roger Bedell Belleville MIExpert series MK2 5-ch radio Hank Damask Monroeville PAFutaba FP6 FN radio James Rodens Springfield ILTH6 Tower Hobbies radio Mike Bokalich Amherst OHRear Win Speedster kit Keith Jackson Appollo PARoyal Super Sport radio Connecticut Maine achusetts Hampshire Rhode Island nt DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Associate Vice-Presidenes Robert C Brodnar 405 Male Streen Nashua NJ 03060 Raymond Gibouleau 39 High Sn Old Town Mt 04468 George Parker 7 Pool Dr LeeMA 01238 A Mikn Schindler 5 Bolduc Dr Ledyard CT 06339 William Wilbur 6 Laurel Ave Kittery ME 03904 Well Nats once again behind us about 50 hours spend hav ing arrived Tuesday PM departing NH again 8 AM Thursday morning extreme pleasure being present first meeting newly chartered club first meeting first chartered clubtheir charter arrived day meeting called WINNI PESAUKEE RADIO CONTROLLERS club officers President Barry Northrup V-P Gerard Bachand three Ba chands belong AMA Secretary Wayne Richardson 61 Richardsons AMA members Treasurer old friend Armand Cote has RC hobby sport probably since before got re member meeting him Sunday fun-fly abandoned Conway Airport back about 1956 used ground-based Gyro trans mitters latest device directionfinder developed Harry Morgan used small loop listen regeneration receiver Dick Sherman came along visit big help fielding some questions about CB mat ters rulemaking Ernie Stomer Norwalk OHF7F Tigercat Twin kit Jim Moorhead Atlanta GAKraft series 79 radio Kevin Brown Wadsworth OHFox Twin en gine Mark Aimanovich Dayton OHHertenberger 61 FGC engine W M Halpin Rochester NY6-ch Cox Hobbies radio Pat Delcastillo Toledo OHCarrerra ASW 17 glider kit Robert Kucher Oshkosh WITrion Pattern Randall Lewis Bowling Green OHBucker Jungmeister bi-plane kit C J Smith Grand Balne MIOS Max 60 en gine Ed Bywalec Chicago ILHB 61 PDP engine Shirley Mienter Toledo OHOPS 60 engine Dan Baker Adrian MIUFO kit Bridi Tern Heminger Toledo OHWankel 30 en gine William Wardlow Whippany NJT28D kit John Gaston Melbourne FLPatricia Pattern kit Eugene Luxton Burton MIPrather Dee Vee Racing boat kit Lowell Laney Cincinnati OHT2A Sport kit Allan Hoover Royal Oaks MIRoyal C47 kit Bob Johnson Fon du Lac WIPrather Pan ther kit Ralph Corelle Salisbury NCHoward DGA 15 kit John Smith Brockton MA tells has another spectacular demo-fly works October great names RC expected present including Tony Bonetti disappointed didnt make last onewe too Tony felt flying good April 1st District Meeting YOU AINT SEEN NO THING YET John finest organ izers have whole AMA John plans have seminar-type meetings well demos lots other surprises Have received few calls out-of-state AMA members way summer vacation New Hampshire people ask can fly up can contact So far have able come up good solid suggestions Phone want fly vaca tion New England dont have Torrey Pines asphalt runways some good hills provide some soaring lift still lots fields RC few FF U-control clubs have grown faster year other clubs New England door has several sites New England too Whats pleasure Just call informa tion think getting back ba sics now can expect AMA con tinue grow recent decision truly tax exempt organization general agreement need flying field procurement other goals can look some good solid growth next two three years Happy see fine articles Sec retary-Treasurer Jim McNeill Alabama Great job Jim helping AMA members understand HQ financial story well getting some good licks AMA torian New Jersep Ynrk II DISTRICT REPORT John C Grigo District II Vice-President 6387 Badger Drive Lvckpvrt NY 14094 Associate Vice-Presidents Pete Bianchini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 John Byrne 36-29 213th St. Rayside NY 11361 Prank Drench 5 Willow Ave Piscanaway NJ 08854 Hank Likes 46 Cury Dr Tows River NJ 58753 Adam SassIer 50 Raedi Rd. Apt A-2 Schenectady NY 12309 Tom Silver RD3 Box 412 Messeva NY 13662 Hank Swish 2 Lorraine Ave Auburn NY 13021 have procrastinated long enough writ ing column hoping see flood re turned questionnaires clubs Dis trict II flood has decidedly under whelming 30 158 clubs re sponding Dont complain disagree actions Council meeting because will responding accord majority voice 30 clubs took trouble read return questionnaire results first question asked rate six items order importance club way tallied low score important high score least important Flying sites rates first place importance 59 points check results ques tion 3 before get excited about Second spot point went clear RC frequencies 60 points temper thought vast majority responding clubs 28 either RC gen eral interest types Only FF CL club responded Third place 80 points dues ratevery important times racing inflation Fourth place survey first question went competitive events 120 points too read being indica tive mainly sport flier makeup district Yet district has its share meets year tells competitive fliers very dedicated Fifth place 127 points comes maga zine now reading Based re sults first survey comes abso lutely no surprise Letters still coming asking drop mandatory magazine least back optional status Ill keep try ing Last place went AMA Nats IS food thought Lets see thousands dollars did lose last years Nats second question asked clubs opinion about hiring lobbyist assist se curing additional clear RC frequencies keeping present frequencies 18 said yes 10 said no 2 no opinions seems interested keeping frequencies having place use results question 3 should AMA hire man HQ prime assignment finding new flying sites retaining existing sites fell flat 22 responding no 8 said yes seems first paradox con sidering question le 2 clar ifying comments considered does come out clear Most people clubs feel know about local area people would some outsider can better handle problems themselves outside interference word agree lo cal level Yet also feel AMA should about flying fields general standpoint Perhaps should call PR man get October1979 79 involved fourth question concerned loca tion proposed AMA museum Orlando FL California neither Fifteen clubs said Orlando may expected Eastern district specified California 5 no preference 10 wanted neither kind what expected conservative District 2 last explainable question number 5 asked about possibility relocation AMA HQ Orlando Lake Charles LA Springfield OH stay Washington Lake Charles vote did no opinion Orlando received 5 votes Springfield 11 Stay Washington led way 12 votes Based will back Washington Springfield voting issue question arises sixth item question rather indication few areas bylaws special Council committee will may review possible change listed jog thinking try pick brains future use Based some comments succeeded Well next month Ill put together third survey form get Out early possible However response doesnt im prove dramatically wont bother 4th survey Ill merely bumble along own using inputs few care enough write personal letters should reading about same time am sending out third survey PLEASE re spond Good flying Ohio sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe District Ill Vice-President 1101 ERahn Read Dayton OH 45429 Associate Vice-Prenidento Joe Biben 5192 Edenharst Lynharsn OH 44124 Prancis Fluharty 504 21st Sn Vienna WV 25101 Laird Jackson 523 Meadowbrook Sn David PA 19087 Edward Wisser 1521 Summit St McKeesport PA 15131 Hi folks am late again barely meet ing deadline after missing last issue Same old excusetoo little time too much So Im going use excuses Ill simply bow out end term let someone time possibly intent handle chore Its fun serving District VP times its hectic Im happy influence Ive able exert national AMA operation unhappy time avail able serve local level think AMA business good hands general policies direction future good Obviously everything isnt perfect thats partly due very complex nature modeling days AMA HQ Council need construc tive help can get things must contributed folks like yourself local level Its large army volunteers really backbone Academy lieve Academy needs certainly intend continue sup port modeling country whatever ca pacity can has too much part life stop now short report Ed Wisser Assoc VPs Ed reports 2nd Annual Tn-Valley Static Show held Eastland Mall North Versaille PA showed increase 67 entries 1978 110 entries 1979 As chairman show committee have confirmed dates 3rd annual show May 1 2 31980 possibility may move new Century II Mall will large Randall Park Mall Cleveland Look out Joe may challenge yet Ed also forwards biographical data Ive asked Assoc VPs info since feel folks would enjoy Ed writes am currently retired United States Steel Co Dusquesne Works Dusquesne PA after 39 years service Electrical De partment IS years management maintenance Open Hearth BOF De partments have private pilots license both land seaplane flying service Civil Air Patrol during WW II 1942 1946 model activities date back boy hood days have member AMA 38 years Most interest has Scale aircraft categories served Scale Advisory Committee first formed 1955 since changed Scale Board am currently serving have built flown Free Flight rubberband U-Control Radio Control might also add Ed presented AMA Outstanding Achievement Award promoting model aviation Ilelawate ict tolambia land h tanlina IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Asnociate Vice-Presidents Wayne Abernethy 5221 Marlboro Pike HiIlsdo MD 20027 Bob Champine 205 lipton Rd. Newport News VA 23606 Howard Crispin 611 Beechwood Charlottsville VA 22901 V Bill Helms 2000 Tyoola Road Charlotte NC 28210 Scotnie Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington 08 19809 John Preston 7012 Eloira Court Falls Chorob VA 22042 PavI Yacobacci 0408 Winthrop Dr. Payetteville NC 28301 would like start months column saying THANKS BOB DORIS RICH headaches endless hours hard work have put getting route together Trans-Am Race would also like thank Bob Clint owner Happy Hobby Shop playing host District IV Trans-Am teams Bob hosted meeting shop July 12th teams Leg could meet talk Bob Doris Rich pick minds last minute hints race also think Carl Goldberg deserves vote thanks letting Bob Doris spend much time race kinds people make hobby what article will probab ly appear print after race has started just record good luck teams thanks clubs District IV participated club District has received copy Getting Keeping Flying Sites please let know soon possible can get copy very good publication can help you dont have flying site troubles District IV Meeting Well have finally pinned down date time place District IV meet ing dates October 13th 14th general meeting scheduled start 10 am October 13th Edison High School Alexandria VA Sunday 14th will have fun fly demonstrations phases aeromodeling Prince Georges RC Club Field Bowie MD club District IV will receive special mailing information detail about meeting get etc Keep mind meeting fun fly demo open AMA members District IV Now time come express wants desires people AMA HQ find out what other people doing hobby Also lets sure phase modeling represented year best way to sure club interests represented club membersl means Free Flight Control Line Indoor Glider Radioevery phase information contact Howard Crispin RCCVA President 611 Beechwood Drive Charlottesville VA 22901 lot people working very hard make meeting successplease dont let down would like dedicate few lines column Horrace Cain District VI VP reference article concerning Contest Directors August 79 issue MA hope United Airlines never sends through District IV lot CDs took offense article feel will probably get few letters own district CDs thats impres sion CDs run contest suggest should find out little about what CD really does am sure CDs District VI work just hard ones know District IV deserve lot thanks get AMA Election Coming Up am writing article July will appear MA September October issue Anyway still too early think about would like have fice Secretary-Treasurer AMA officer District IV members will vote year lot have asked think would best man job personal choice would John Byrne has served VP District II now AVP District believe out 80 Model Aviation Ed Wisser District Ill Associate VP candidates best qualified mast dedicated improvement AMA know John would always aware individual members desires would great asset Academy would like see District IV really turn out John Byrne upcoming election Whats Happening District Golden Triad Model Masters Its over now chance visit Bill Pardue quite few Control Line fliers re cent US Control Line Championships Winston-Salem NC weather pretty badcold rainy windyplus gas short age guys still flew what could see enjoyed Thanks Bill fine contest excellent job CD Jim Thrift Memorial Fun Fly Dont forget Jim Thrift Fun Fly scheduled Octo ber 6th 7th Winston-Salem NC un derstand DCRC Show Team will something see Thanks DCRC Show Team will also hope visit North Carolina AMA members can See Getting Started Indoor Flying Anyone Greenbelt/Laurel MD area wishing learn art Indoor Free Flight can con tact Tom Vallee 444 Henryton So Laurel MD 20810 Tom has place fly Indoor willing help newcomers PAMPA Thanks PAMPA putting newsletter mailing list Control Line pilots receiving newsletter Stunt News better sign up fast loaded good Control Line articles Charles County RC Club chance visit CCRC members weekend AT6 Race Stand-Off Scale ConAlabama ida 0 Seorgia isspy o Rico Sooth tarolina 0 Tennessee V DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V VicePresident 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 3521J9 205 879-5550 Associate Vice-Presidents John Gorday 631 Queen Circle Jackson MS 39209 Jerome Hall 4326 Baywood Dr. Huntsville AL 35805 Richard Jackson 106 Thonolee St. Charleston Hgns SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Bunyan Dr Delray Beach FL 33444 Phillip McDowell 6521 Rolling Fork Dr. Nashville TN 37205 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00666 Boo 1532 Fajardo PR 00648 Ed Moorman PD Boo 1643 Eglin AFB FL 32542 Tom Thacker 2390C Lawrencenille Hwy Decatur GA 30033 Junior Problem recent Kissim mee FL Fun Fly no juniorsthe problem junior Tom Velaskey Jr 1 it2 years old beat everyone including dad flying instructor Don Muddiman Now thats real Junior Problem Times changing news letters District Palm Beach Aero Country Club just name-the-newsletter contest won Steve Clemson suggested Windsock Remote Control Association Central Florida thinking naming its newsletter Prop A-Gator suggested Dick Clason Capitol City R/C Club Jackson MS middle name-the-newsletter con test Call newsletter anything like test very interesting contest included team stand-off 1/4 scale AT6 Pylon race very realistic Richmond area club members cleaned up 1st 2nd 3rd places AT6 races Below picture winners front row judges back row Beneath shot AT6 winners planes L-R Pete Womack Bob Fuiwider Rich Baker Dick Duckhardt bottom another view AT6 racers Photos John Preston put mailing list can keep up whats happening Along same lines Florida Pattern Association Florida Modelers Association Gulf Coast Radio Control Club Mobile AL will sporting newly de signed logos fresh air along coast must keep creative juices flowing live Atlanta area already club might check out Icarians secretary new club Betty Underwood also maintains club membership Alabama club Lake Guntersville RC Flyers Soaring Sunny Summer Afternoon headline full-page spread Summerville Journal-Scene featuring Charleston RC Society Society uuasts 90 members also outing Coastal Centre Retarded Lad son SC Myrtle Beach AFB Coastal Air Modelers provided model display Open House few models pictured In, Some Coastal Air Modelers pic tured below really happy bunch somebodyforgot say smile picture snapped Doc Leidner CD Tropic Aeros RC Club Miami FL says mature contest flier realizes volun teers aint got no contest Tropic Aeros record 27 entrants appar ently record number volunteers Although enjoy contests competing watching reading about am reminded time time AMA members discontented what perceive AMAs total orientation ward contest fliers member wrote recent ly said Sunday flier largely pays contest programs return dues gets couple dollars worth surance raunchy magazine snide re marks doesnt go along tal program what hell ever also says no AMA listens Sunday flier Now low blow fact VP columns filled invita tions membership write VP about anything Write Ill listen try help possible Its hard know what however someone writes says Im discontented AMAmake con tent Please identify problem offer suggestion two solution space available column Club Month presentation No club nominated month Im also looking nominations Junior Month Unsung Hero month latter being dedicated bjit unrecognized membet know type always willing help seldom getting glory Henry Ar nold Birmingham RC Club shown low right handing transmitterto Mark Franklin Unsung Hero Henry works clubs contests has handled purchases fuel club written newsletter ad infinir,m SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT October1979 81 Illinois ana UCCO ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Horrace Cain District VI VicePresidenl 525 Weidner Road Buffalo Grove 60090 Associate Vice-Pesidents Dave Daso c/n DA Enterprises Boo 335 Haobstadt IN 47639 Chock Delano 7203A Twin Oaks Dr Indianapolis IN 40226 Roger Geers RR 5 Qaincy IL 62301 Frank Hughes 709 NE 44th St Kansas City MO 64116 Glenn Lee 819 Mandrake Batavia IL 60510 Jim Sears P0 Boo 308 Burgin KY 40310 Bob Underwood 4109 Concord Oaks Dr St Louis MO 63126 AVP Roger Geers sent picture scale lineup Mint Julep Meet Ken tucky District VI well-represented AVP Bob Underwood first RC Con test Coord Ralph White second Roger concerned number full scale aircraft attempted mix up RCers Such lack discipline disturbing Just recently very experienced fixed base operator flight instructor well aware RC activity remote Site demon strating forced landing student near RC field resulted 60 Schn Pat tern ship firmly imbedded wing Cessna 150 after glancing off propeller near disaster no injured As far know no legal action resulted did would lose can bet big boys would suffer Air discipline us Right wrongwe stand lose What answer THINGS TO DO Sept 8-9 Kansas City RC Biplane Large Scale Jacomo Park Sept 9 Chicago Aeronuts 17th Annual 01 FF Meet Bong Field WI Sept 16 Thermaleers 38th Annual FF Meet Flat River MO Sept 15-16 Spirits St Louis Reno Warbird Pylon Races Sept 16 Hamilton County IN RC Flyers Open Fun Fly Limbo Combat Open Pylon Sept 16 South Bend IN Tn-Valley RC Club Annual Fun Fly Sept 22-23 Eagles IMVSA Soaring Meet Buder Park St Louis MO Sept 22-23 Thorn Creek RC Club Annual Pattern Contest Includes Pre-Novice Lan sing IL Ed Devine 312 331-7946 Sept 23 Chicago Aeronuts 36th Annual Mid western Championship FF Meet Bong Field WI Sept 23 Kokomo IN Blue Angels RC Fun Fly Paul Jones 317 628-3860 Sept 29-30 Carbondale IL Sky Squires Sport Scale Pattern District VI activity red hot clubs sanctioned contest has light turn-out con sider Ralph White VI RC CC says Dis trict VI will have over 120 sanctioned meets 79 Jim Thomerson VI CC CL FF reported too CL meets loads help sessions club contests social activities some fun flying just can find time go sanctioned meets District VI doing same time and/or same place Points Ponder CL Combat Bob Burch VI CL Contest Board stated Chicago Aero Angels newsletter ground friend takes away enemies McDonnell Douglas RC Clubs Carrier Wave Overheard pits Well problem pattern plane does what tell agree thanks Fred Holmes kind words Mid-Missouri RC Assoc Fly paper Thanks also support getting words out members FH 815 Oaklawn Dr Columbia MO 65201 can get share Kansas City Sunchasers RC Clubs big problem have lots trouble deciding flying site use weekend Maybe KC area flying sites helped spawn some contestants KCRCs Pattern meet very fcw clubs re porting larger usual turn-out Pat tern meet year Good show KCRC Soaring Flight Stan Watson 3402 Hickory Ln Hazelcrest IL 60429 St Louis Eagles Newsletter Ken Helen Olsen 820 Old Bonhomme Rd University City MO 63132 will keep glider pi lots well informed Soaring activities Inquire youre Indoor Rubber Scale Junior programs etc investigate Star Skipper Ed Whitten P0 Box 176 Wall St Station New York NY 10005 Lots good info Thanks Ed sample Quincy IL Falcons newsletter has hobby center reporting new thing will 1/5 scale 90 engines Another new thing have yet done er far behind can get Next months article will feature inter esting personality District VI rich cre ative talented people cant certainly justice deserve think few can spotlighted Any ideas have will welcome addition Im working some items promote District VI unit Although geographic layout rather widespread can foster homogeneous family modelers Whether resident KY IN IL MO also member Dis trict VI AMA what see thats real modelers So fly friendly skies See yall Iowa an esota orsir VII DISTRICT REPORT Kenneth F Merris District VII Vice-President 1023 Iowa Avenue Moscatine IA 52761 Associate VicePresidents James Clark 4444 Woodview Dr NE Cedar Rapids IA 52401 Robert Londbnrg 4928 Tiogo Sn. Daloth MN 55804 Tim Prion 11287 Soar Sterling Hgts MI 48078 William Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Tr St Joseph Ml 49085 Geoff Styles 2601 5 Beaomont Ave Koosassille WI 53139 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 Wayne Ynager 38235 Castle Romalas MI 48174 As said last reportGovernor Robert D Ray proclaimed July Model Aviation Month Iowa July 12th Present signing ceremonies MUSCATINE MINIATURE AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION club originating request procla mation following Iowa clubs DES MOINES MODELAIRESTRI-COUNTY RC Carrol IASOOLAND RC MODELERS Sioux City IA IOWA CITY AEROHAWKS AT LANTIC HAWKS RC CEDAR RA PIDS SKYHAWKS Also signing HAZEL SIGAFOOSE MAXEY HESTER Sig Manufacturing graciously supplied bumper stickers distribution Iowa clubs Mr EARL WITI president AMA presented Governor Ray honorary membership AMA AWARD OF AP PRECIATION support model avia tion MR DAN KNOX president Mus catine club presented Governor Ray Muscatine Miniature Aircraft Association cap honorary member group important thing come out proclamation may recognized some time fact governor has recog nized activity given time sig nature will show general public viable group individuals organized recognized beneficial selves type recognition helps AMA model aviation grow will help obtain greater public recognition 82 Model Aviation Contentment Satisfaction Jim Marvin Jackson Purchase Modelers Mayfield KY shows us what its about pure enjoy ment flight Governor 1-loDer u I-say signs --wloaem Avia sion Month proclamation Representatives attending signing ceremony Iowa Capitol steps MISSISSIPPI VALLEY SOARING contest held July 8th well-attended $200 cash prizes given away plus some merchandise prizes GREATER GRAND RAPIDS FUN FLY will held September 8 1979 KENT RADIO AEROMODELERs field event sponsored KENT RADIO AEROMODELERS WESTERN MICHI GAN RAF Contact 1049 28th St SW Wyoming MI 49509 informa tion MILWAUKEE FLYING ELECTRONS will again hold aerobatic scale con test Aero Park Airport Milwaukee August 18-19 1979 has always well-attended con test excellent prizes good competi tion Contact LARRY DATTILIO 4112 N Downer Ave RUSSELL KNETZGER 2625 E Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 52311 pre-registration other informa tion printed Nats will over Executive Council will have met hope have good report Council ac tions actions nominating committee meeting Nationals would like point out have NO comments agenda published Presidents Column makes little difficult vote wishes Council meeting ever take consideration comments newsletters receive does help Keep coming does take some time read now receive about 60 newsletters month Most very good informative would like remind newsletter editors about patch available HQ Write Larry Bolich Special Events Director complete information Arkansas siana Me,co trnma s VIII DISTRICT REPORT John Embry District VIII Vice-President 1500 Anita Street Sniphur LA 70663 Associane Vice-Peidenrs Razz Averill 9117 La Barranea NE Alburguergon NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Sulphur LA 70663 Gene Hempet 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 Witliam Hartey ttt 927 Commerce Pleasanton TX 78064 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Bacnlesoilte OK 74003 Nats time just around corner time writing have asked VP substitute him next two months report also possibil ity sit him Execu tive Council meeting Lincoln NB early August personally feel governing body Academy calibre number new ideas programs can come out main problem facing Executive Council moment attitude some its members few its members con stantly coming up old statements did cant Headquarters have again opinion always felt lot can ac complished group people say Lets get program started will help get organized whole thing just boils down better lead stand back wait someone lead read article time Followship Executive Council could review article find very beneficial time enough lecture would like comment some club news letters have sent way lately know much work put good newsletter club member would par ticipate club betterment month does newsletter editor club offi cers would beat down trying find work everyone So month get newsletter think much work went might contribute club newsletter Academy Model Aeronautics outstanding newsletters have opportunity read lately Lejournal dEscadrille 114th RC Aero Squadroh Grapevine TX Edited Al Alman 2609 Burningtree Ct Arlington TX 76014 newsletter Im referring first issue best Ive seen Keep up good work Al team Newsletters again far easiest way spread comments views want points kept secret dont let us hear us mean people read newsletters just heard President Jimmy Carters speech energy confidence Unit ed States thinks about objec tive light might also see problems facing clubs especially Academy Model Aeronautics basic ly same Inasmuch seem wan dering aimlessly direction closing would like challenge member District VIII stand up counted Show pride confidence club Academy participating DONT JUST STAND THEREFLY Ned Barnes District VIII AVP tainrado as aska lr Dakota h takota IXWytming DISTRICT REPORT Vince Mankowski District IX Vice-President 105 Waldo Circte Bellense Nt 68005 AssociaSe Vice-Presidesrns Charles Brannon 2220 Matiposa Blvd Casper WY 82601 Paul Kenel 910 North 12th Fargo NO 58102 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Aroada CO 80005 Jim OReilly 4760 N Basnin Wichina KS 67220 Jim Ricketts 516 S Cloodas Sinan Falls SD 57103 first taste Nats work 79 just hit whirlwind will continue next couple weeks has begun prepare Council meeting usually takes several days itself prepare bylaws commit tee meeting since have elected chairman committee will require additional preparation organize thoughts Councils meeting special interest groups meeting re quested last Council meeting because felt input essential addition Nats own stompin grounds site manpower problems Ive involved Add fact have selected years Control Line Category Director means now have opportunity get involved event directors officials equipment needs sorts different people Busy bet Fun Absolutely wouldnt miss world thing has made biggest impression during last few days spirit cooperation among modelers As example held press conference Lincoln last Monday July 24 task come up models display press television personnel Keep mind October1979 83 AMA President Earl Witt presents Governor Ray Appreciation Award Landon Morris holds governors proclamation Bob Hansing Minnesota Soaring Society ready launch Mississippi Valley Soar ing contest local modelers preparing National Championships checked old shopping list determined needed Pattern ship some Scale models few Free Flights Helicopter Sailplane Speed CL Rac ing Stunt couple flying demos once asked refused ask modeler borrow number ship week before Nats answer will SURE Thursday needed find helicop ter make flying demonstration call Council Bluffs Iowa finds Charlie Legg chopper disassembled Charlie worked weekend regular job somehow managed during evenings Friday Sat urday Sunday reassemble machine Monday afternoon Charlie made long drive Lincoln helicopter demonstration flight spirit coop eration makes Nats modeling worthwhile people would ever know about efforts Charlie Legg like others expects no payment re ward things because want Mr Legg Ed Prohaska Roy Hogan Joe Mock gave time loaned pride joy fellow modeler sincere thank Headquarters Visit weekend July 8 attended committee meeting Washington DC Rather return directly home took opportunity visit AMA HQ following Monday Tuesday Im going give lengthy report mechanics business carried out although can assure business run very professional efficient manner Instead want know some people have up fronL Everyone familiar Worths Wheeleys Winters Ehlings indeed lucky have fine gentle men doing such excellent job us Most nosing around however centered finding out about people no hears about watched people like receptionist Linda Brown answer phones sorted out daily paperwork proofread mater ial someone else Carol Merfeld Dale Kern teamed up handle Nats en try forms reply packets kept regular jobs going As Carol processed AMA business Dale Shirley Shipley sorted mail Later Shirley back handling supply service requests taking inventory Over Model Aviation Kay Schell took break posting charges hobby shop sales magazines show operation IBM Composer used AMA section Herb Silbermann laying out next issue MA treasurer Jim McNeill reported accounting department last issue MA another area increasing activi ty havent done already read article already have read re-read Jims report Micheline Madison back another small room lined files books sea paperwork first seen talking phone about CL Combat Team material looking information someone else has requested making some notes other projects yet done day Outside doorway almost hall Debbie Dews types pro cesses sanctions non-stop basis possible mention everyone Most time cannot count everyone always scurrying around doing something Yet person interrupted question request re sponded quickly completely smile dont know AMA finds people like hope dont ever lose Sioux Falls RCers attended Control Line contest put Jim Ricketss AVP South Dakota Doing super job timing counting laps helping Jim put CL contest Sioux Falls RCers Radio Control boys chipped help needed benefitted special thank Sioux Falls RCers Control Line crowd Ohmagorsh bad enough put someones name magazine incorrectly get club wrong put whole crowd differ ent state ohmagorsh explain quote letter AVP Frank Hughes Kansas City MISSOURI Well now youve done Oily real ly have gone done time area may cut off supply Hot Stuff infiltrate balsa supply un known alien termite awakens eats after balsa has glued sanded isnt bad enough want know fact now Vince wouldnt lie alone have come aid can grant reasonable amount safety whenever might pass way again have actually broken up small band clan members rented 10 Greyhoud buses ready head way very large AniWna fornia ii da x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 2501 Armour Lane Redoodo Beach CA 90278 Associate Vice-Presidents Glenn Carte, 2020 Gill Pont Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Ale, Chisoim 1500 West Sham Fresno CA 93711 Lonnie Knoeher 4295 Boulder Hmy Las Vesas NV 89121 John Pond 4269 Syoko Circle San J000 CA 95136 Bob Reynolds Rt 5 Boo 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Snomden Ann. Long Beach CA 908GB Keith Whitney 14465 Jupiter Salt Lake City UT 84117 once can lead off some really good news reported last year AMA named defendent lawsuit brought Minnesota case recently settled out court no cost AMA Well almost no cost AMA did have hire local attorney represent out way along battle IRS being favorably settled can turn important matters FAI World Free Flight Finals held Taft October 6 7 8 shap ing up big As writing 23 countries have submitted entries pos sible should try see least day activity dont care interests radio control line owe yourself see first time 25 rope sitting reading wondering what world guy talk ing about right Well Ill tell being able convince small nasty group rope really didnt know what saved neck So now have saved neck two times think its about time told whats wrong No 1 last months issue MA think last month mentioned static display Antioch Center attended know put Northern Knights Sunchasers honor meeting BUT said bold print Kansas City KANSAS show held beautiful MISSOURI last liveable place left crime-ridden earth Thats MISSOURI son No 2 months issue MA July second picture down right column mentioned caption Dick Meyers helping Kansas Citys Skynights display Now boy call out State Militia halt bus convoy Everyone MISSOURI knows Dick Meyers name RAY RAY helping set up NORTHERN KNIGHTS two words joking aside Vince did enjoy hav ing visit display want know welcome come back time appreciate mention pictures us report did put us Kansas apologize will apologize again per son District IX meeting held also-beautiful Kansas City KANSAS October 27 Executive Director John Worth will joining us Kansas City special guest years US has hosted Free Flight Finals month June busy attending club meetings lot think once month too often go club meeting attended seven June Some reported last column month Ive couple report want attend meeting drop line Towards end June attended joint meeting Rockwell International Eagles Northrop Model Club meeting presided over Rockwell club president Phil Mosko assisted Northrop club president Paul lmrisek clubs have mutual problem looking flying site Sound familiar using site Whites Point San Pedro trial basis However complaints noise nearby neighbors ended trial period sour note option called can no longer fly meeting ran old time free flighter presently flying radio name George Hume last saw him 1950 meeting kind homecoming Northrop club first club ever visited Vice-President also turned out first club visited twice few days later made return visit another club club Camarillo Fly ing Circus meeting run president Chuck Asprion assisted vice-president Ron Ingram super turnout lots wives kids hand see film 84 Model Aviation Marvelous Miniatures meeting primarily present members Nick Johnen Su perior Service Award Nick key element clubs obtaining flying site team effort Nick spearheaded effort club planning mall show will set up around portable AMA booth also plan show film Mar velous Miniatures couple hours club wants use booth drop line Ill see get no cost club film have can also shown Scout troops similar functions enlighten modeling continue receive letters con stituents lot have some good ideas am trying implement Keep writ ing inputs get items can initiate Next month Ill list candidates Contest Board election give dead line rules voting THERMALS Alaska ana on ington xl DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District XI Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Associate Vice-Presidents Al coiner 1607 S non Elm Ponaseilo 1003201 Simon Dreese Rt 16cc 48 Broadniew MT 59015 Ed MoColiough 53SE 61 Portland OR 97215 Orlando Oly Rnco 26608 Doner Cs. Kent WA 98031 Chock Thompson N 3813 Normandie Spokane WA 99205 Doe Zipoy 21418 NE Main St Redmond WA 98052 month have request make of As know clubs have lost flying site last few months cases Sites owned clubs Still clubs denied ac cess own fields power model fly ing trend nationwide growing rapidly AMA taking steps help clubs much possible now help may way Until happens seems should can help oursetves Experience gained over last few years indicates club gets situa tion could cause lose its flying site much anyone outside group can help Winning things seems selling job one-onone basis AMA HQ will send some infor mation gleaned other experiences can possibly help occurred problem probably differs locality gathered information dis trict analyzed might learn some thing directly help us Therefore would like clubs indi viduals have position los ing flying site last three years send information Please let know what problem found out about what did about it ended up has data will analyzed sent AMA will help others well can use data own area see can head off some things dont have tell noise worst enemies prevention thing worth cure Barnstormers Biplane Meet Ed McCullough Assoc VP Portland has sent us another fine report area will let him tell about event own words pictures accompanying column taken Bob Baich Port land Skyknights Model Airplane Club originals beautiful color might print well black white June 17th Delta Park Portland OR first annual biplane meet held Barnstormers MAC Portland As far know first biplane meet ever held Northwest first seemed would contest Sunday morning weather turned downright nasty gas crunch got bad told would no gas available Portland weekend Although little gas found Sunday weath er looked bad As matter fact probably some best flying weather exists exception small squall what wind was light steady right down runway Since virtually contestants Portland assume other biplane fanatics region stayed away because adverse conditions Two events scheduled flown dozen contestants Both flying static display seemed please rather large crowd spectators Most contestants flew both events Stand Off Scale Barn storming used same airplane both Prizes trophies awarded fifth place both events prizes ing given local hobby shops nice prizes indeed biplane kit course first prize Winners airplanes Scale 1 Dick Hansen/Jenny 2 Don Lindsay/Fleet 3 Bob Mingle/Waco 4 Roger Wilson/Skybolt 5 Dick Smith/GereSport Barnstorming 1 Sergei Dennenbaum/Pulsar 2 Dick Hansen/ Jenny 3 Don Lindsay/Fleet 5 Vein Ahi berg/Pitts Dave Gardner BMAC President Contest Director did nice job real reason contest held though Steve Tischler Steve editor Barnstorm er newsletter secretary club Without drive desire see contest held would have happened think illustrates takes person enthusiasm get club started towards worthwhile goal Thanks Steve So now time District Xl biplane nuts start getting ready Se cond Annual Barnstormer Biplane Meet held next June Portland October1979 85 UICK 3-mansen ano denny wes nirsi Scale Airplane least 12 years old mu reps cuigra nas veanimei enginenot sHown meet Builder unknown u-meet origi trom Concepts uarn- Uob gina Waco stormer kit Model Don Lindsaygine gives realistic sound JUNIOR FLIGHT ED WHITTE BoxWall St Sta New York NV 10005 FLY INAMAS THIRD FALL FLYING FAIR CONTROL LINE POSTAL CONTEST sort blew opportunity nounce contest before August start flying has extended through Novem ber Some course have already told us youve taken some flights August thats OK since rules same last year couple changes though Most important now two events youngsters 16 under fly ing stock plastic ready-to-fly models se cond change age limit regu lar event has raised include up through l8years old So dont have dig up last years magazine heres whole poop 1 The Postal Contest open young sters everywhere NO entry fee AMA membership NOT required 2 The SPECIAL EVENT youngsters 16 under flights stock readyto-fly plastic models rules listed below regular event pertain special plastic event except plastic models may flown 3 All contestants REGULAR event must 18 years old younger 4 All flying must supervised adult will time flights record Sig nature time sheets adult affadavit models flights ac cordance rules times recorded accurate 5 A safety check model must made adult supervisor 6 Fly time during August September October November 1979 As offi cial flights wanted may taken day model may entered 4 70/fl r2 zz _____7 _____________ 5 /4 A medals will awarded first three places event special AMA Certi ficates will awarded warranted 8 Rules event stated first two paragraphs plus first sentence third paragraph 1976/77 AMA rule book page 26 under event no 25 Con trol Line hA Solo Race quote Any kind control line model permit ted has engine stock factoryequipped fuel tank displacement over 005 1 cubic inches Models must equipped two metal control lines 35 feet mini mum length Minimum wire diameter line 0008 inch plane flown time against clock entrant must fly plane also perform engine starting refueling model released watch started timing continues 48 laps during period model must land refueled restarted least once 9 In addition contestant must builder model except course Special Plastic Ready-Built event 10 Stop watch remains running during refueling restart periods 11 The function helper hold model ground after contes tant has started engine goes center circle Helper releases model signal contestant flier 12 NO mechanical engine cut-off system allowed 13 NO intentional pit stops allowed tank still contains fuel Pit stops may made due engine failure run ning out fuel 14 If fuel tank will fly model longer 2-91 Ii ____ii 2--___A 48 laps model must started less full tank ensure proper pit stop 15 landing model must allowed come full stop its own accord must touched moving 16 During pit stop helper must touch model until after contestant starts engine re leasing signal contestant flier 17 ALL launches ground 18 Model must flown approximately parallel ground flight disqualified adult supervisor moderate violation 19 Score total elapsed time including pit stop time initial Rise-Off-Ground launch completion 48th lap 20 Please note Flying Third AMA Fall Flying Fair Postal Contest covered AMA Contest Sanction unless individual flights made during otherwise AMA sanctioned contest AMA surance applies accordingly 21 Send results received De cember 31 1979 Ed Whitten Last years results better first.lets see what can year Heres hoping clubs will sponsor contests youngsters especially postal Please send ALL times loners too should get out dads older friends after s against clockt RESULTS OF AMAS CHiCKEN HIGH INDOOR POSTAL CONTEST Hey did see Page 88 September issue contestants door contest list took up entire page didnt leave us space say Congratulations winners So CONGRATULATIONS Graham Davitt Leeds England won Hand Launched Stick Event whopping 10 minutes plus Easy B flight makes two wins out two Graham Nice going CONGRATULATIONS Tom Croft Manchester IN winning times 370 390 Hand Launched Glider Tom led whole bunch Indiana fliers high places contest get entries next winters postal contest bet will just have beg AMA space list top 10 run whole works STAR SKIPPERS CHUCK MARKOS DOUBLE WHAMMY next step up ladder Delta Dart really building flying both Out door Indoor models SO BIG neophytes just dont make Shown Chuck Markos 2-step NFFS Indoor flier first model has flat wing uses Dart plastic prop second uses same plans sliced cambered wing ribs bent wood prop Thats way bit time full sized plans additional details courtesy Chicago Aeronuts send self-addressed stamped envelope SASE Chuck Markos 1106 Montgomery Drive Deerfield IL 60015 Tell him Ed sent So thats gang forthis month 86 Model Aviation 3r
Edition: Model Aviation - 1979/10
Page Numbers: 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86
Frank Zaics name known over world model aviations living legends among famous authors articles books subject found ing father Academy Model Aero nauticsgoing back mid-30s AAMA Frank wrote AMA HQ recently noting controversy over decision remove magazine option adult AMA members 1979 except Family members re ceive automatically noted al ways intended AMA have its own maga zine first editor also noted legal obligation involved help lustify status non-profit ganization Subsequent discussion brought out point merely having newsletter house organ would suffice 1978 IRS specifically noted organization news portion Model Aviation magazine does count toward qualification AMAs status educational scientific organization whereas construction state-of-the-art-type articles Among Franks comments onder members realize Model via tion could reduce hold dues constant needed advertising bookkeeping profit MA could used AMA budget should also make ad vertisers feel good easing finan cial cost membership custom ersthis standard procedure practically organization Franks comments about advertising consistent original intent AMAs publication began back 30s guideline until mid-60s AMA News became part commercial magazine arrangement died 1975 commercial magazine went bankrupt AMA went back publishing its own magazine concept changed order prove members no general AMA funds being used finance new version Model viation decided maintain independent magazine budget done income magazine earmarked maga zine still true present its good idea because means magazine profits will go improving magazine pages color etc Yet AMA keeps growing maga zine advertising increases currently lim / Signature Lldsee Frank Zaic AMAs founders member Model Aviations Hall Fame looked like 1933 Orville Wright signed Glider License Federation Aeronautique Internationale behalf National Aeronautic Association before AMA Orville Wright Chairman NAAs Contest Committee Zaic also notes Wil bur Wright died year Frank born ited no 20% contents can come day surplus funds could transferred general AMA income potential great too far down road Frank Zaics thinking still appropriate food thought some Franks other comments interest tells what like during first days AMAs magazine during 30s first two issues prepared place Lt Alden Lt Alden definitely moving spirit Without him may have AMA early did form have now Anyway did editing typing material $2400 pawn shop Underwood did layout pasting drawing plans covers Page numbers headings set up letterby-letter cut second-hand 15c copies Esquire magazines terest note first two issues did cost AAMA American Academy Model Aeronautics penny Lt Alden paid printing postage Sort set example present MA does cost AMA penny two issues Lt Alden physically unable living dollar per day above points out importance having organization will perform task depending individual contri butions free time money Hope above will bring out few points may help clarify situa tion help members realize value magazine F urthermore according Frank Another point very vital assurance keeping continuity toric recording model aviation have no guarantee private sector magazines will stay business years years will change policy sur 74 Model Aviation rFrom AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents h ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 AMA FOUNDER AND AMAS MAGAZINE Federation Aeronautique Internatiotiale UNITED STATES OF AMERICA CLASS B GLIDER LICENSE Mr Frank Zaic Place Date BirthiUg 1 19L2i ChaIrman N A Contest CommIttee License No149- Date Issued June 9- 195-Issued Type Glider viving ones may speciaiize activities would recorded AMA obliged record phase Being corpo rate entity AMAs existence wil depend particular individuals will go on Personnel will change better worse basic work will continue Its important note AMA members today relatively new Few know background AMA got started what founding fathers meant Thus needs understood long range interests involved transcend immediate wants Therefore true intended organization re sponsive wishes its membership also obligation maintain directives purposes long established Toward end Frank Zaics thoughts important part AMA heritage still meaning ful guideline future HOMEOWNERS COVERAGE FOR MODEL AIRCRAFT Ever since courts Pennsylvania up held ruling excludes model aircraft coverage homeowners insurance policy has confusion over whether AMAs liability protection primary se condary subject described Model Aviation magazine March 79 issue page 73 also RC Modeler magazine August 79 issue page 60 Regardless AMAs coverage applies other coverage doesnt So surest protec tion AMA member covered automatically However should rash claims against AMAs coverage its reasonable expect AMAs cost go up ultimate effect amount AMA dues Obviously therefore desirable re verse situation because Penn sylvania ruling model aircraft treated same full-scale people-carrying aircraft likely happen because now insurance companies have alerted idea model aircraft accidents can ex pensive though rare like ly go back previous situation models regarded toys unlikely cause problems So though Pennsylvania decision commonly regarded ridiculous chance s overturning slim thing legal fight reversal courts would expensive idea holding down costs compromised theres another approach successfully applied already has restored model aircraft coverage some homeowners policies no extra cost idea has advised Alex Chisolm AMA member also independent insurance agent Alex AMA District X Vice-President few years ago long-time leader model activities Fresno area California provides insurance protection number West Coast model firms insur ance companies provided AMAs basic mem bership coverage awhile during mid-70s Thus Alex knows business sugges tion no mere pipe dream AMA CLUB REPORT 1978-19 As December 31 1978 43 clubs have memberships 100 New fact Pioneer RC Club has topped Orange Coast RCers has larg est several years Club 0140 1330 0116 0575 0329 0428 0551 Pioneer RC Club Inc Orange Coast RC Birds Inc Valley Forge Signal Seekers DC/RC Rockland County RC Greater Pittsburgh Aero RCers 0641 Tidewater RC Inc 0623 Richardson RC Club 0636 Northern Virginia RC Club 0162 South Alameda County RCers StateMembers CA348 CA 340 CA240 PA 210 MD200 NJ 1 92 PA 18 1 VAi 76 TXi 70 VA 1 65 CA 15 5 0970Sky Masters RC ClubMIi 55 0703Mid-Hudson RC SocietyNYi 50 0528Tulse GluedobbersOKi 50 0643Boeing Hawks RC Flyers merged WAi 44 0122CA139 0347MAi 34 0444NYi 32 0338MAi 26 0218FL123 0285 Cordoba Model Masters South Shore RC Blue Angels Cape Ann RC MAC Suncoast Aero Modelers Ft Wayne Flying Circuits Inc 0617 Manned Spacecraft Center RC East Bay RC Denver RC Eagles Prince Georges RC 495th RC Squadron Mentor Area RC Society Chicagoland RC Goodyear Model Airplane Club 0544CAi 20 i293COi19 0334MD119 0340MAi18 0508OHi18 0247 ILi18 0502 OHli 7 0599Chattanooga RCCIubTN113 0413Central Jersey RCNJ1i2 0468Rochester Aero ModelersNYi i 2 0274Suburban Aero Club Chicago ILill 0188CTill 0131CAlb 0156CAlb 0383MNiiO 0524OHi08 Oi2iCAlOS 0179COi03 0773AZiOl 0360MIbC 1016FLiOO Northern Connecticut RC Mann RC Club Inc San Jose Wavemasters RC Twin City RC Western Ohio RK Society Conejo RC Pikes Peak RC Arizona RC Society Inc Indian City RC Club Gold Coast RCers No Members 124 25--49 5074 7599 INi22i00i24 125 & up No Clubs 857 37i 1 20 62 24 19 1453 intent aircraft exclusion al lows insurance company insure liability model airplanes Since time have insured several model airplane enthusiasts primary lia bility attaching endorsement homeowners policy business liability policy did submit wording company have always accepted made clarification part policy have never yet submitted endorse ment turned down know ledgeable underwriter understood agreed fol lowing wording applies modify aircraft exclusion follows aircraft exclusion relating watercraft aircraft does ap ply model boats model airplanes hobby variety TOLEDO RAFFLE BIGGEST EVER years Toledo Weak Signals RC Club has conducted AMA raffle con nection annual exposition gener ous donation AMA has resulted efforts typically about thousand dollars year 25th anniversary show produced bigger usual nation$2i 25 Out amount two sets trophies will provided RC events 79 Nats balance will go AMA ScholarContinued page 78 What has done endorsement added homeowner policies says aircraft exclusion clause does apply model boats model airplanes Such re quest coming independent insurance agent has some weight Alex has gotten ac ceptance number modeling clients several different companies can can others Its worth try goal starting movement get insurance com panies accept models what Alexs own words subject concerning case homeowners insurer denied claim court backed up claiming RC model airplane just much aircraft passengercarrying 747 might have made both insurer court look absolutely ridicu lous its fact life insurer can find loophole big claim would pretty stupid go ahead pay About 15 years ago could see possi bility type thing happening forms coverage specifically de signed aircraft airports allied activ ity written aircraft insurers insurers write homeowners policies Homeowners policies include liability surance kinds hobbies sports cluding golf hunting fishing baseball whatever first introduced about 1954 same aircraft exclusion used still use today Since have discovered RC insurance companies havent discovered us feel have legitimate need theyll remove aircraft ex clusion fly model airplanes Back 1964 Harold Cox AMA member claims manager leading insurance company worked out clarification October1979 75 TXi 21 Total Clubs THE TRANS-AM RELAY RACE southern section United States have opport unity participate great event spectator supporter should receiving issue Model Aviation shortly before race take-off Sep tember 4 Duiles International Airport event have fol lowing developments race five teams five seven members will launch model aircraft race competition across United States best time point-to-point basis No pilot vehicle may exceed 55 mph team will fly two days overnight stop change-over point five new teams will take over relay next two days 12 relay change overs flying Washington DC Ontario CA back-tracking Las Vegas October 2 has year-long effort ganizing planning has vir tually full-time occupation Bob Doris Rich dedication race would never have gotten off ground So JOIN THEM ENROUTE AND CHEER OUR COMPETITORS ON Listed opposite page landing stop-over points enroute will able meet see Interstate highways Teams 12 legs race follows team captains hometown shown Leg Team 1 Dougs Hobby Shop Windrifters Indian Head MD Team 2 DCRC Team Gaithersburg MD Team 3 Woodbridge RC Club Team L Aquia Harbor VA PRESIDENTS REPORT President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS EARL E WITT 26 Warwick Drive Chambersburg PA 17201 Idds C jor Yd -ft Team 4 Northern VA RC Club Team Haymarket VA Team 5 Prince Georges RC Club Team Washington DC Leg B Team 1 Charlotte Flyers Charlotte NC Team 2 Miniature Aircraft Soc Team Canton NC Team 3 Tarheel Prop Spinners Southern Pines NC Team 4 LARKS Lexington SC Team 5 Jackson Flyers Columbia SC Leg C Team 1 Flying Griffins Orchard Hill GA Team 2 Atlanta Flyers Atlanta GA Team 3 Kirk Wheeler Team Lilburn GA Team 4 Atlanta Drones Team Decatur GA Team 5 Georgia Sr Citizen Flyers Team Americus GA Leg D Team 1 Radio Aero Modelers Team 2 Prattville AL Team 2 Radio Aero Modelers Team 1 Prattville AL Team 3 BAMA Flyers Team Birmingham AL Team 4 Meridian RC Club Team 1 Meridian MS Team 5 Meridian RC Club Team 2 Meridian MS Leg F Team Nelarks Team West Monroe LA Team 2 Capitol City RC Club Team Jackson MS Team 3 BTHOOM Team Downers Grove IL Team 4 No Central LA Aeromodelers Hodge LA Team 5 Shreveport Area RK Soc Team Minden LA Leg F Team 1 Houston RC Club Team Stafford TX Team 2 Lone Star Travelers Carroilton TX Team 3 NASA Flyers Houston TX Team 4 Southwest Modelers RC Club Hurst TX Team 5 Sharks Team Too Bossier City LA Leg G Team 1 Greater Southwest RC Club Ft Worth TX Team 2 Odessa Prop Busters Team Odessa TX Team 3 Haskeil Fliers Haskell TX Leg H Team 1 Windy Weather Wing Wagglers Big Spring TX Team 2 SPLAT Team Spur TX Team 3 John Wolflick Team El Paso TX Team 4 Warren Weaver Team El Paso TX Team 5 Mexican Association Team El Paso TX Leg Team 1 Southern Arizona Modelers Tucson AZ Team 2 Alamogordo Model Aviators Alamogordo NM Team 3 Hildalgo Wing Nuts Team Lordsburg NM Team 4 Fred Ewing Team Lordsburg NM 76 Model Aviation Team 5 Tucson RC Team Tucson AZ Leg J Team 1 Louis Lavine Team Tempe AZ Team 2 Sun Valley Fliers Phoenix AZ Team 3 Super Falcons Team Phoenix AZ Team 4 Chandler Sport Flyers Gilbert AZ Team 5 James Peterson Team Arcadia CA Leg K Team 1 1st Weedwaker Aero Squad San Diego CA Team 2 Scale Squad So CA Team Anaheim CA Team 3 Riverside RC Club Team Loma Linda CA Team 4 Torrey Pines Gulls San Diego CA Team 5 San Gabriel Valley RC League Hacienda Heights CA Leg L Team 1 Ruppert Team Morro Bay CA Team 2 SAMS Race Team Bellevue WA Team 3 LVRC Gamblers Las Vegas NV Team 4 Torrey Pines Gulls San Diego CA Team 5 SCAMPS Garden Grove CA TRANS-AM RC RELAY RACE SCHEDULE Leg DepartStop-OverArrive START OF RACE Sept 4 TuesRichmond VASept 5 Wed ADulles lnternl AirportKings DominionRaleigh NC ETA 1100 am-12 noonWendell-Knightdale Airport ETA 1200-100 pm Sept 6 ThursFayetteville NCSept 7 Fri BRaleigh NCFayetteville Comm ChurchColumbia SC ETA 1200-100 pmintertec Data Systems 1-20 Exit 65 ETA 1230-130 pm Sept 10 MonAtlanta GASept 11 Tues CColumbia SCSo Dekaib MallMontgomery AL ETA 100-200 pmAuburn U Campus 80 ETA 1130 am-1230 pm Sept 12 WedMeridian MSSept 13 Thurs DMontgomery ALGaylords Parking LotJackson MS ETA 1230-130 pmHwy 49 So South 1-20 ETA 1100-1200 noon Sept 14 FriMonroe LASept 15 Set EJackson MSnear GM PlantShreveport LA ETA 1130 am-1230 pmSharks Flying Field Airline Dr ETA 1100-1200 noon Sept 17 MonDallas TXSept 18 Tues FShreveport LAMesquite RC FieldFt Worth TX ETA 100-200 pmTarrant Co Jr College ETA 1030-1130 am Sept 19 WedAbilene TXSept 20 Thurs GFt Worth TXAileene MillsOdessa TX ETA 1200-100 pmWarfield Truck Stop ETA 1230-130 pm Sept 21 FriVan Horn TXSept 22 Sat HOdessa TXHoliday innEl Paso TX ETA 100-200 pmCowtown Boot Co ETA 1030-1130 am Sept 24 MonLordsburg NMSept 25 Tues IEl Paso TXTruck Weigh StationTucson AZ ETA 1230-130 pmPima Co Fairgrounds ETA 1230-130 pm Sept 26 WedPhoenix AZSept 27 Thurs JTucson AZSanders AviationBlythe CA So 56th StBlythe Fairgrounds ETA 1100-1200 noonETA 1130 am-1230 pm Sept 28 Friindlo CASept 29 Sat KBlythe CAVan Buren Rd No 1-10Ontario CA ETA 1100-1200 noonOntario Speedway ETA 1030-1130 am Oct 1 Mon L Ontario CA Barstow CA Virginia Way & Barstow Rd ETA 1030-1130 am MODEL AVIATION MONTH Model aviation officially recog nized Governor Robert Ray State Iowa proclamation pro claiming July Model Aviation Month state culmination efforts District VII Vice-President Ken Morris 12 Iowa model clubs signing ceremony governors office governor made hon orary member AMA present ed Muscatine Miniature Aircraft Association hat Bumper stickers pro claiming Model Aviation Month Iowa distributed Sig Manufacturing Company represented ceremony Hazel Sigafoose Maxey Hester Public recognition type pro vides stature hobby ot-IJoIll ILr N,Ao B 1, &mo nor ThE Sm, rUC Itrio ttori fl,03t333 SOodol 0333133 331030333k31 lo3fl UoodporO 303 A33d3.3 II3I33In3d3333g3,,33j3Ir3I3t3 333333313333333t333 o,3101,r33013,d ILIi330,fl3333333333131333 flo~ 3r333331 ILIl,,lo133o1333333333333 3 33330333333 333333333333333133d,33333p33g3103O3333313303r33 r33333fl333 O3333 333 IO3p3d0 333 33333 11333133 13 33333 31331, 133303 C3 3333I303 3 N,. rI3,.0 31 IOK Ill I0w1,3,3 3333 S333333 j30 U,3O3fl3 3IoirI \urtrro, 3i1ortI I3 oI,, 3 IlI03~3I Oct 2 Tues Las Vegas NV Union 76 Truck Stop ETA 1230-130 pm END OF RACE October1979 77 proclamation making July Model Aviation Month Iowa signed Iowa Governor Robert D Ray surrounded enthusiastic group modelers including Earl F Witt 3rd left national president Academy Model Aeronautics Also attending several other modeling dignitaries including John D Mertz left Des Moines Modelaires presi dent Hazel Sigafoose right Witt Sig Manufacturing Ken Morris over gover nors left shoulder 7th District VP AMA far right Maxey Hestor Sig Manufac turing young man next governor Morris son Iowa Des Moines groups have actively promoting membership respective clubs type media event pleasing results governor made honorary member AMA SECRETARY-TREASURERS REPORT Jim McNeiII AMA Secretary-Treasurer 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 get letters readers erry Bockius Colchester CT writes expect types fly Indoor microfilm ships would wonder such heavy insurance claims incurred youd care comment Id interested Id glad comment Jerry percentage declared Free Flight fliers AMA rolls less 2% total membership believe registered Free Flight enthusiasts small number fly Indoor ships Thus portion Indoor people overall membership quite small Since about 80% fliers RC another sizeable group general interest no special insurance rate others has devised yet However may someday come Douglas Dalilke Oshkosh WI asks No 1 does AMA need high rent Washington DC lobby RC dislike being given no voice matter No 2 Up cold sometimes -30 F pay surance Dec Jan Feb No 3 insure man class es flies charge Indoor flier 40 lb RC monster answer Doug concerning AMA HQ location that AMA started As subsidiary NAA AMA has either same building across street until now open-minded moving lower rent location factors involved Cer tainly some help located heart government agencies suggestion 9-month insurance plan unique dont know would work What flier under such scheme flew plane balmy day during no-insurance month bad accident have reply third question maybe someday will try such proposal YOU have question ask con cerning Academy its dues insurance whatever Write see answer want thank Jerry Bockius Doug Dahlke being concerned enough correspond cannot promise reply mag Ill give answer AMA has come long way since little kid grew up 100 miles Doug Janesville WI flew 12 months year outdoors RC no radios no glow gasoline engines rub ber bands mailed 25 cents NAA license fly contests Later 25c rubber jobs SOc gas sies Today dues hundred times higher $25 license Everything else little higher also other thing forgot mention Doug minute ago DO have voice matter have voice matter repre sented excellent District VP Mr Ken Morris sits AMA gov erning body votes behalf change modeling laws EXCITING SMASH FINISH TO MIAMA REPORT unique special interest group has its own newsletter published eight times year contains Indoor 3-view plans little peanut-size scale planes national news Indoor Scale flying interested building Indoor Rubber-Powered Scale write Dr John Martin 3227 Darwin St Miami FL 33133 $5 year become member receive eight issues Hangar Pilot news flash Dr John adds $1000000 send blimp ready inflated poor blimp parked outside hangar fliers busy inside microfilm job important flight before fat blimp takes up Kay I-tartan nas just set new Florida state record Indoor Stick 2334 other fliers congratulating him L-R Terry Rimert Jim Black Ron Sharpton Jim Stewart Bill Smead Doc Martin Ray Harlan Roman Szymula MIAMA special interest group has members over US Together NIMAS co-sponsor annu al time trials Northwood Institute West Baden IN interested little funny Indoor Scale planes write Dr John sign up Next time will begin new expose another AMA special interest group See then. Toledo Raffle ship Fund Thanks strong support Meanwhile Raffle Chairman Ed Graben stetter has provided report 79 raf fle winnersa fantastic array Al Hard le New Castle PAMax 90F engine L E Monneyhan Nashville TNWebra Speed 61 engine Carlos Priemer El Paso TXEnya 60 XEII engine Cont pg 75 Weak Signals 78 Model Aviation symbol MIAMA Indoor organizationthe beautiful Goodyear blimp facilities tradition MIAMA fliers both respectful grateful So impor tant fat blimp parked outside cold could inside its own parlor safe world Read see. L-R Rayot Boston .was captain USA WC Indoor Team Roman Szymula Ron Sharpton Jim Black watching Ray tune up C B Haag Ft Wayne INK&B 61 pump type engine Richard W Folk Pandora OHSupertigre X6OSL engine Keith Orman Charlestown INRossi R60 engine C Nelson Detroit MIYS 60 5R engine Cherie Hodges W Carrollton OH---Kraft 60 engine Tom Hassling Quncy ILPSi D Mustang kit Paul Miller Mt Clemens MICrus 700 series radio Albert Winters BirminghamMIAce FM radio W Hansen Racine WIOSFS6O engine W Hale Bowling Green OH4-ch EK Logic trol radio Tom Wilber Columbus OHMRC series 775 radio Michon Detroit MIValair MK36T radio Mike Shareck Lindsey OntCannon model 820 radio E Carbaic Berrien Springs MIVariant 5-ch radio Roger Bedell Belleville MIExpert series MK2 5-ch radio Hank Damask Monroeville PAFutaba FP6 FN radio James Rodens Springfield ILTH6 Tower Hobbies radio Mike Bokalich Amherst OHRear Win Speedster kit Keith Jackson Appollo PARoyal Super Sport radio Connecticut Maine achusetts Hampshire Rhode Island nt DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Associate Vice-Presidenes Robert C Brodnar 405 Male Streen Nashua NJ 03060 Raymond Gibouleau 39 High Sn Old Town Mt 04468 George Parker 7 Pool Dr LeeMA 01238 A Mikn Schindler 5 Bolduc Dr Ledyard CT 06339 William Wilbur 6 Laurel Ave Kittery ME 03904 Well Nats once again behind us about 50 hours spend hav ing arrived Tuesday PM departing NH again 8 AM Thursday morning extreme pleasure being present first meeting newly chartered club first meeting first chartered clubtheir charter arrived day meeting called WINNI PESAUKEE RADIO CONTROLLERS club officers President Barry Northrup V-P Gerard Bachand three Ba chands belong AMA Secretary Wayne Richardson 61 Richardsons AMA members Treasurer old friend Armand Cote has RC hobby sport probably since before got re member meeting him Sunday fun-fly abandoned Conway Airport back about 1956 used ground-based Gyro trans mitters latest device directionfinder developed Harry Morgan used small loop listen regeneration receiver Dick Sherman came along visit big help fielding some questions about CB mat ters rulemaking Ernie Stomer Norwalk OHF7F Tigercat Twin kit Jim Moorhead Atlanta GAKraft series 79 radio Kevin Brown Wadsworth OHFox Twin en gine Mark Aimanovich Dayton OHHertenberger 61 FGC engine W M Halpin Rochester NY6-ch Cox Hobbies radio Pat Delcastillo Toledo OHCarrerra ASW 17 glider kit Robert Kucher Oshkosh WITrion Pattern Randall Lewis Bowling Green OHBucker Jungmeister bi-plane kit C J Smith Grand Balne MIOS Max 60 en gine Ed Bywalec Chicago ILHB 61 PDP engine Shirley Mienter Toledo OHOPS 60 engine Dan Baker Adrian MIUFO kit Bridi Tern Heminger Toledo OHWankel 30 en gine William Wardlow Whippany NJT28D kit John Gaston Melbourne FLPatricia Pattern kit Eugene Luxton Burton MIPrather Dee Vee Racing boat kit Lowell Laney Cincinnati OHT2A Sport kit Allan Hoover Royal Oaks MIRoyal C47 kit Bob Johnson Fon du Lac WIPrather Pan ther kit Ralph Corelle Salisbury NCHoward DGA 15 kit John Smith Brockton MA tells has another spectacular demo-fly works October great names RC expected present including Tony Bonetti disappointed didnt make last onewe too Tony felt flying good April 1st District Meeting YOU AINT SEEN NO THING YET John finest organ izers have whole AMA John plans have seminar-type meetings well demos lots other surprises Have received few calls out-of-state AMA members way summer vacation New Hampshire people ask can fly up can contact So far have able come up good solid suggestions Phone want fly vaca tion New England dont have Torrey Pines asphalt runways some good hills provide some soaring lift still lots fields RC few FF U-control clubs have grown faster year other clubs New England door has several sites New England too Whats pleasure Just call informa tion think getting back ba sics now can expect AMA con tinue grow recent decision truly tax exempt organization general agreement need flying field procurement other goals can look some good solid growth next two three years Happy see fine articles Sec retary-Treasurer Jim McNeill Alabama Great job Jim helping AMA members understand HQ financial story well getting some good licks AMA torian New Jersep Ynrk II DISTRICT REPORT John C Grigo District II Vice-President 6387 Badger Drive Lvckpvrt NY 14094 Associate Vice-Presidents Pete Bianchini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 John Byrne 36-29 213th St. Rayside NY 11361 Prank Drench 5 Willow Ave Piscanaway NJ 08854 Hank Likes 46 Cury Dr Tows River NJ 58753 Adam SassIer 50 Raedi Rd. Apt A-2 Schenectady NY 12309 Tom Silver RD3 Box 412 Messeva NY 13662 Hank Swish 2 Lorraine Ave Auburn NY 13021 have procrastinated long enough writ ing column hoping see flood re turned questionnaires clubs Dis trict II flood has decidedly under whelming 30 158 clubs re sponding Dont complain disagree actions Council meeting because will responding accord majority voice 30 clubs took trouble read return questionnaire results first question asked rate six items order importance club way tallied low score important high score least important Flying sites rates first place importance 59 points check results ques tion 3 before get excited about Second spot point went clear RC frequencies 60 points temper thought vast majority responding clubs 28 either RC gen eral interest types Only FF CL club responded Third place 80 points dues ratevery important times racing inflation Fourth place survey first question went competitive events 120 points too read being indica tive mainly sport flier makeup district Yet district has its share meets year tells competitive fliers very dedicated Fifth place 127 points comes maga zine now reading Based re sults first survey comes abso lutely no surprise Letters still coming asking drop mandatory magazine least back optional status Ill keep try ing Last place went AMA Nats IS food thought Lets see thousands dollars did lose last years Nats second question asked clubs opinion about hiring lobbyist assist se curing additional clear RC frequencies keeping present frequencies 18 said yes 10 said no 2 no opinions seems interested keeping frequencies having place use results question 3 should AMA hire man HQ prime assignment finding new flying sites retaining existing sites fell flat 22 responding no 8 said yes seems first paradox con sidering question le 2 clar ifying comments considered does come out clear Most people clubs feel know about local area people would some outsider can better handle problems themselves outside interference word agree lo cal level Yet also feel AMA should about flying fields general standpoint Perhaps should call PR man get October1979 79 involved fourth question concerned loca tion proposed AMA museum Orlando FL California neither Fifteen clubs said Orlando may expected Eastern district specified California 5 no preference 10 wanted neither kind what expected conservative District 2 last explainable question number 5 asked about possibility relocation AMA HQ Orlando Lake Charles LA Springfield OH stay Washington Lake Charles vote did no opinion Orlando received 5 votes Springfield 11 Stay Washington led way 12 votes Based will back Washington Springfield voting issue question arises sixth item question rather indication few areas bylaws special Council committee will may review possible change listed jog thinking try pick brains future use Based some comments succeeded Well next month Ill put together third survey form get Out early possible However response doesnt im prove dramatically wont bother 4th survey Ill merely bumble along own using inputs few care enough write personal letters should reading about same time am sending out third survey PLEASE re spond Good flying Ohio sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe District Ill Vice-President 1101 ERahn Read Dayton OH 45429 Associate Vice-Prenidento Joe Biben 5192 Edenharst Lynharsn OH 44124 Prancis Fluharty 504 21st Sn Vienna WV 25101 Laird Jackson 523 Meadowbrook Sn David PA 19087 Edward Wisser 1521 Summit St McKeesport PA 15131 Hi folks am late again barely meet ing deadline after missing last issue Same old excusetoo little time too much So Im going use excuses Ill simply bow out end term let someone time possibly intent handle chore Its fun serving District VP times its hectic Im happy influence Ive able exert national AMA operation unhappy time avail able serve local level think AMA business good hands general policies direction future good Obviously everything isnt perfect thats partly due very complex nature modeling days AMA HQ Council need construc tive help can get things must contributed folks like yourself local level Its large army volunteers really backbone Academy lieve Academy needs certainly intend continue sup port modeling country whatever ca pacity can has too much part life stop now short report Ed Wisser Assoc VPs Ed reports 2nd Annual Tn-Valley Static Show held Eastland Mall North Versaille PA showed increase 67 entries 1978 110 entries 1979 As chairman show committee have confirmed dates 3rd annual show May 1 2 31980 possibility may move new Century II Mall will large Randall Park Mall Cleveland Look out Joe may challenge yet Ed also forwards biographical data Ive asked Assoc VPs info since feel folks would enjoy Ed writes am currently retired United States Steel Co Dusquesne Works Dusquesne PA after 39 years service Electrical De partment IS years management maintenance Open Hearth BOF De partments have private pilots license both land seaplane flying service Civil Air Patrol during WW II 1942 1946 model activities date back boy hood days have member AMA 38 years Most interest has Scale aircraft categories served Scale Advisory Committee first formed 1955 since changed Scale Board am currently serving have built flown Free Flight rubberband U-Control Radio Control might also add Ed presented AMA Outstanding Achievement Award promoting model aviation Ilelawate ict tolambia land h tanlina IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Asnociate Vice-Presidents Wayne Abernethy 5221 Marlboro Pike HiIlsdo MD 20027 Bob Champine 205 lipton Rd. Newport News VA 23606 Howard Crispin 611 Beechwood Charlottsville VA 22901 V Bill Helms 2000 Tyoola Road Charlotte NC 28210 Scotnie Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington 08 19809 John Preston 7012 Eloira Court Falls Chorob VA 22042 PavI Yacobacci 0408 Winthrop Dr. Payetteville NC 28301 would like start months column saying THANKS BOB DORIS RICH headaches endless hours hard work have put getting route together Trans-Am Race would also like thank Bob Clint owner Happy Hobby Shop playing host District IV Trans-Am teams Bob hosted meeting shop July 12th teams Leg could meet talk Bob Doris Rich pick minds last minute hints race also think Carl Goldberg deserves vote thanks letting Bob Doris spend much time race kinds people make hobby what article will probab ly appear print after race has started just record good luck teams thanks clubs District IV participated club District has received copy Getting Keeping Flying Sites please let know soon possible can get copy very good publication can help you dont have flying site troubles District IV Meeting Well have finally pinned down date time place District IV meet ing dates October 13th 14th general meeting scheduled start 10 am October 13th Edison High School Alexandria VA Sunday 14th will have fun fly demonstrations phases aeromodeling Prince Georges RC Club Field Bowie MD club District IV will receive special mailing information detail about meeting get etc Keep mind meeting fun fly demo open AMA members District IV Now time come express wants desires people AMA HQ find out what other people doing hobby Also lets sure phase modeling represented year best way to sure club interests represented club membersl means Free Flight Control Line Indoor Glider Radioevery phase information contact Howard Crispin RCCVA President 611 Beechwood Drive Charlottesville VA 22901 lot people working very hard make meeting successplease dont let down would like dedicate few lines column Horrace Cain District VI VP reference article concerning Contest Directors August 79 issue MA hope United Airlines never sends through District IV lot CDs took offense article feel will probably get few letters own district CDs thats impres sion CDs run contest suggest should find out little about what CD really does am sure CDs District VI work just hard ones know District IV deserve lot thanks get AMA Election Coming Up am writing article July will appear MA September October issue Anyway still too early think about would like have fice Secretary-Treasurer AMA officer District IV members will vote year lot have asked think would best man job personal choice would John Byrne has served VP District II now AVP District believe out 80 Model Aviation Ed Wisser District Ill Associate VP candidates best qualified mast dedicated improvement AMA know John would always aware individual members desires would great asset Academy would like see District IV really turn out John Byrne upcoming election Whats Happening District Golden Triad Model Masters Its over now chance visit Bill Pardue quite few Control Line fliers re cent US Control Line Championships Winston-Salem NC weather pretty badcold rainy windyplus gas short age guys still flew what could see enjoyed Thanks Bill fine contest excellent job CD Jim Thrift Memorial Fun Fly Dont forget Jim Thrift Fun Fly scheduled Octo ber 6th 7th Winston-Salem NC un derstand DCRC Show Team will something see Thanks DCRC Show Team will also hope visit North Carolina AMA members can See Getting Started Indoor Flying Anyone Greenbelt/Laurel MD area wishing learn art Indoor Free Flight can con tact Tom Vallee 444 Henryton So Laurel MD 20810 Tom has place fly Indoor willing help newcomers PAMPA Thanks PAMPA putting newsletter mailing list Control Line pilots receiving newsletter Stunt News better sign up fast loaded good Control Line articles Charles County RC Club chance visit CCRC members weekend AT6 Race Stand-Off Scale ConAlabama ida 0 Seorgia isspy o Rico Sooth tarolina 0 Tennessee V DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V VicePresident 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 3521J9 205 879-5550 Associate Vice-Presidents John Gorday 631 Queen Circle Jackson MS 39209 Jerome Hall 4326 Baywood Dr. Huntsville AL 35805 Richard Jackson 106 Thonolee St. Charleston Hgns SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Bunyan Dr Delray Beach FL 33444 Phillip McDowell 6521 Rolling Fork Dr. Nashville TN 37205 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00666 Boo 1532 Fajardo PR 00648 Ed Moorman PD Boo 1643 Eglin AFB FL 32542 Tom Thacker 2390C Lawrencenille Hwy Decatur GA 30033 Junior Problem recent Kissim mee FL Fun Fly no juniorsthe problem junior Tom Velaskey Jr 1 it2 years old beat everyone including dad flying instructor Don Muddiman Now thats real Junior Problem Times changing news letters District Palm Beach Aero Country Club just name-the-newsletter contest won Steve Clemson suggested Windsock Remote Control Association Central Florida thinking naming its newsletter Prop A-Gator suggested Dick Clason Capitol City R/C Club Jackson MS middle name-the-newsletter con test Call newsletter anything like test very interesting contest included team stand-off 1/4 scale AT6 Pylon race very realistic Richmond area club members cleaned up 1st 2nd 3rd places AT6 races Below picture winners front row judges back row Beneath shot AT6 winners planes L-R Pete Womack Bob Fuiwider Rich Baker Dick Duckhardt bottom another view AT6 racers Photos John Preston put mailing list can keep up whats happening Along same lines Florida Pattern Association Florida Modelers Association Gulf Coast Radio Control Club Mobile AL will sporting newly de signed logos fresh air along coast must keep creative juices flowing live Atlanta area already club might check out Icarians secretary new club Betty Underwood also maintains club membership Alabama club Lake Guntersville RC Flyers Soaring Sunny Summer Afternoon headline full-page spread Summerville Journal-Scene featuring Charleston RC Society Society uuasts 90 members also outing Coastal Centre Retarded Lad son SC Myrtle Beach AFB Coastal Air Modelers provided model display Open House few models pictured In, Some Coastal Air Modelers pic tured below really happy bunch somebodyforgot say smile picture snapped Doc Leidner CD Tropic Aeros RC Club Miami FL says mature contest flier realizes volun teers aint got no contest Tropic Aeros record 27 entrants appar ently record number volunteers Although enjoy contests competing watching reading about am reminded time time AMA members discontented what perceive AMAs total orientation ward contest fliers member wrote recent ly said Sunday flier largely pays contest programs return dues gets couple dollars worth surance raunchy magazine snide re marks doesnt go along tal program what hell ever also says no AMA listens Sunday flier Now low blow fact VP columns filled invita tions membership write VP about anything Write Ill listen try help possible Its hard know what however someone writes says Im discontented AMAmake con tent Please identify problem offer suggestion two solution space available column Club Month presentation No club nominated month Im also looking nominations Junior Month Unsung Hero month latter being dedicated bjit unrecognized membet know type always willing help seldom getting glory Henry Ar nold Birmingham RC Club shown low right handing transmitterto Mark Franklin Unsung Hero Henry works clubs contests has handled purchases fuel club written newsletter ad infinir,m SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT October1979 81 Illinois ana UCCO ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Horrace Cain District VI VicePresidenl 525 Weidner Road Buffalo Grove 60090 Associate Vice-Pesidents Dave Daso c/n DA Enterprises Boo 335 Haobstadt IN 47639 Chock Delano 7203A Twin Oaks Dr Indianapolis IN 40226 Roger Geers RR 5 Qaincy IL 62301 Frank Hughes 709 NE 44th St Kansas City MO 64116 Glenn Lee 819 Mandrake Batavia IL 60510 Jim Sears P0 Boo 308 Burgin KY 40310 Bob Underwood 4109 Concord Oaks Dr St Louis MO 63126 AVP Roger Geers sent picture scale lineup Mint Julep Meet Ken tucky District VI well-represented AVP Bob Underwood first RC Con test Coord Ralph White second Roger concerned number full scale aircraft attempted mix up RCers Such lack discipline disturbing Just recently very experienced fixed base operator flight instructor well aware RC activity remote Site demon strating forced landing student near RC field resulted 60 Schn Pat tern ship firmly imbedded wing Cessna 150 after glancing off propeller near disaster no injured As far know no legal action resulted did would lose can bet big boys would suffer Air discipline us Right wrongwe stand lose What answer THINGS TO DO Sept 8-9 Kansas City RC Biplane Large Scale Jacomo Park Sept 9 Chicago Aeronuts 17th Annual 01 FF Meet Bong Field WI Sept 16 Thermaleers 38th Annual FF Meet Flat River MO Sept 15-16 Spirits St Louis Reno Warbird Pylon Races Sept 16 Hamilton County IN RC Flyers Open Fun Fly Limbo Combat Open Pylon Sept 16 South Bend IN Tn-Valley RC Club Annual Fun Fly Sept 22-23 Eagles IMVSA Soaring Meet Buder Park St Louis MO Sept 22-23 Thorn Creek RC Club Annual Pattern Contest Includes Pre-Novice Lan sing IL Ed Devine 312 331-7946 Sept 23 Chicago Aeronuts 36th Annual Mid western Championship FF Meet Bong Field WI Sept 23 Kokomo IN Blue Angels RC Fun Fly Paul Jones 317 628-3860 Sept 29-30 Carbondale IL Sky Squires Sport Scale Pattern District VI activity red hot clubs sanctioned contest has light turn-out con sider Ralph White VI RC CC says Dis trict VI will have over 120 sanctioned meets 79 Jim Thomerson VI CC CL FF reported too CL meets loads help sessions club contests social activities some fun flying just can find time go sanctioned meets District VI doing same time and/or same place Points Ponder CL Combat Bob Burch VI CL Contest Board stated Chicago Aero Angels newsletter ground friend takes away enemies McDonnell Douglas RC Clubs Carrier Wave Overheard pits Well problem pattern plane does what tell agree thanks Fred Holmes kind words Mid-Missouri RC Assoc Fly paper Thanks also support getting words out members FH 815 Oaklawn Dr Columbia MO 65201 can get share Kansas City Sunchasers RC Clubs big problem have lots trouble deciding flying site use weekend Maybe KC area flying sites helped spawn some contestants KCRCs Pattern meet very fcw clubs re porting larger usual turn-out Pat tern meet year Good show KCRC Soaring Flight Stan Watson 3402 Hickory Ln Hazelcrest IL 60429 St Louis Eagles Newsletter Ken Helen Olsen 820 Old Bonhomme Rd University City MO 63132 will keep glider pi lots well informed Soaring activities Inquire youre Indoor Rubber Scale Junior programs etc investigate Star Skipper Ed Whitten P0 Box 176 Wall St Station New York NY 10005 Lots good info Thanks Ed sample Quincy IL Falcons newsletter has hobby center reporting new thing will 1/5 scale 90 engines Another new thing have yet done er far behind can get Next months article will feature inter esting personality District VI rich cre ative talented people cant certainly justice deserve think few can spotlighted Any ideas have will welcome addition Im working some items promote District VI unit Although geographic layout rather widespread can foster homogeneous family modelers Whether resident KY IN IL MO also member Dis trict VI AMA what see thats real modelers So fly friendly skies See yall Iowa an esota orsir VII DISTRICT REPORT Kenneth F Merris District VII Vice-President 1023 Iowa Avenue Moscatine IA 52761 Associate VicePresidents James Clark 4444 Woodview Dr NE Cedar Rapids IA 52401 Robert Londbnrg 4928 Tiogo Sn. Daloth MN 55804 Tim Prion 11287 Soar Sterling Hgts MI 48078 William Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Tr St Joseph Ml 49085 Geoff Styles 2601 5 Beaomont Ave Koosassille WI 53139 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 Wayne Ynager 38235 Castle Romalas MI 48174 As said last reportGovernor Robert D Ray proclaimed July Model Aviation Month Iowa July 12th Present signing ceremonies MUSCATINE MINIATURE AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION club originating request procla mation following Iowa clubs DES MOINES MODELAIRESTRI-COUNTY RC Carrol IASOOLAND RC MODELERS Sioux City IA IOWA CITY AEROHAWKS AT LANTIC HAWKS RC CEDAR RA PIDS SKYHAWKS Also signing HAZEL SIGAFOOSE MAXEY HESTER Sig Manufacturing graciously supplied bumper stickers distribution Iowa clubs Mr EARL WITI president AMA presented Governor Ray honorary membership AMA AWARD OF AP PRECIATION support model avia tion MR DAN KNOX president Mus catine club presented Governor Ray Muscatine Miniature Aircraft Association cap honorary member group important thing come out proclamation may recognized some time fact governor has recog nized activity given time sig nature will show general public viable group individuals organized recognized beneficial selves type recognition helps AMA model aviation grow will help obtain greater public recognition 82 Model Aviation Contentment Satisfaction Jim Marvin Jackson Purchase Modelers Mayfield KY shows us what its about pure enjoy ment flight Governor 1-loDer u I-say signs --wloaem Avia sion Month proclamation Representatives attending signing ceremony Iowa Capitol steps MISSISSIPPI VALLEY SOARING contest held July 8th well-attended $200 cash prizes given away plus some merchandise prizes GREATER GRAND RAPIDS FUN FLY will held September 8 1979 KENT RADIO AEROMODELERs field event sponsored KENT RADIO AEROMODELERS WESTERN MICHI GAN RAF Contact 1049 28th St SW Wyoming MI 49509 informa tion MILWAUKEE FLYING ELECTRONS will again hold aerobatic scale con test Aero Park Airport Milwaukee August 18-19 1979 has always well-attended con test excellent prizes good competi tion Contact LARRY DATTILIO 4112 N Downer Ave RUSSELL KNETZGER 2625 E Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 52311 pre-registration other informa tion printed Nats will over Executive Council will have met hope have good report Council ac tions actions nominating committee meeting Nationals would like point out have NO comments agenda published Presidents Column makes little difficult vote wishes Council meeting ever take consideration comments newsletters receive does help Keep coming does take some time read now receive about 60 newsletters month Most very good informative would like remind newsletter editors about patch available HQ Write Larry Bolich Special Events Director complete information Arkansas siana Me,co trnma s VIII DISTRICT REPORT John Embry District VIII Vice-President 1500 Anita Street Sniphur LA 70663 Associane Vice-Peidenrs Razz Averill 9117 La Barranea NE Alburguergon NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Sulphur LA 70663 Gene Hempet 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 Witliam Hartey ttt 927 Commerce Pleasanton TX 78064 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Bacnlesoilte OK 74003 Nats time just around corner time writing have asked VP substitute him next two months report also possibil ity sit him Execu tive Council meeting Lincoln NB early August personally feel governing body Academy calibre number new ideas programs can come out main problem facing Executive Council moment attitude some its members few its members con stantly coming up old statements did cant Headquarters have again opinion always felt lot can ac complished group people say Lets get program started will help get organized whole thing just boils down better lead stand back wait someone lead read article time Followship Executive Council could review article find very beneficial time enough lecture would like comment some club news letters have sent way lately know much work put good newsletter club member would par ticipate club betterment month does newsletter editor club offi cers would beat down trying find work everyone So month get newsletter think much work went might contribute club newsletter Academy Model Aeronautics outstanding newsletters have opportunity read lately Lejournal dEscadrille 114th RC Aero Squadroh Grapevine TX Edited Al Alman 2609 Burningtree Ct Arlington TX 76014 newsletter Im referring first issue best Ive seen Keep up good work Al team Newsletters again far easiest way spread comments views want points kept secret dont let us hear us mean people read newsletters just heard President Jimmy Carters speech energy confidence Unit ed States thinks about objec tive light might also see problems facing clubs especially Academy Model Aeronautics basic ly same Inasmuch seem wan dering aimlessly direction closing would like challenge member District VIII stand up counted Show pride confidence club Academy participating DONT JUST STAND THEREFLY Ned Barnes District VIII AVP tainrado as aska lr Dakota h takota IXWytming DISTRICT REPORT Vince Mankowski District IX Vice-President 105 Waldo Circte Bellense Nt 68005 AssociaSe Vice-Presidesrns Charles Brannon 2220 Matiposa Blvd Casper WY 82601 Paul Kenel 910 North 12th Fargo NO 58102 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Aroada CO 80005 Jim OReilly 4760 N Basnin Wichina KS 67220 Jim Ricketts 516 S Cloodas Sinan Falls SD 57103 first taste Nats work 79 just hit whirlwind will continue next couple weeks has begun prepare Council meeting usually takes several days itself prepare bylaws commit tee meeting since have elected chairman committee will require additional preparation organize thoughts Councils meeting special interest groups meeting re quested last Council meeting because felt input essential addition Nats own stompin grounds site manpower problems Ive involved Add fact have selected years Control Line Category Director means now have opportunity get involved event directors officials equipment needs sorts different people Busy bet Fun Absolutely wouldnt miss world thing has made biggest impression during last few days spirit cooperation among modelers As example held press conference Lincoln last Monday July 24 task come up models display press television personnel Keep mind October1979 83 AMA President Earl Witt presents Governor Ray Appreciation Award Landon Morris holds governors proclamation Bob Hansing Minnesota Soaring Society ready launch Mississippi Valley Soar ing contest local modelers preparing National Championships checked old shopping list determined needed Pattern ship some Scale models few Free Flights Helicopter Sailplane Speed CL Rac ing Stunt couple flying demos once asked refused ask modeler borrow number ship week before Nats answer will SURE Thursday needed find helicop ter make flying demonstration call Council Bluffs Iowa finds Charlie Legg chopper disassembled Charlie worked weekend regular job somehow managed during evenings Friday Sat urday Sunday reassemble machine Monday afternoon Charlie made long drive Lincoln helicopter demonstration flight spirit coop eration makes Nats modeling worthwhile people would ever know about efforts Charlie Legg like others expects no payment re ward things because want Mr Legg Ed Prohaska Roy Hogan Joe Mock gave time loaned pride joy fellow modeler sincere thank Headquarters Visit weekend July 8 attended committee meeting Washington DC Rather return directly home took opportunity visit AMA HQ following Monday Tuesday Im going give lengthy report mechanics business carried out although can assure business run very professional efficient manner Instead want know some people have up fronL Everyone familiar Worths Wheeleys Winters Ehlings indeed lucky have fine gentle men doing such excellent job us Most nosing around however centered finding out about people no hears about watched people like receptionist Linda Brown answer phones sorted out daily paperwork proofread mater ial someone else Carol Merfeld Dale Kern teamed up handle Nats en try forms reply packets kept regular jobs going As Carol processed AMA business Dale Shirley Shipley sorted mail Later Shirley back handling supply service requests taking inventory Over Model Aviation Kay Schell took break posting charges hobby shop sales magazines show operation IBM Composer used AMA section Herb Silbermann laying out next issue MA treasurer Jim McNeill reported accounting department last issue MA another area increasing activi ty havent done already read article already have read re-read Jims report Micheline Madison back another small room lined files books sea paperwork first seen talking phone about CL Combat Team material looking information someone else has requested making some notes other projects yet done day Outside doorway almost hall Debbie Dews types pro cesses sanctions non-stop basis possible mention everyone Most time cannot count everyone always scurrying around doing something Yet person interrupted question request re sponded quickly completely smile dont know AMA finds people like hope dont ever lose Sioux Falls RCers attended Control Line contest put Jim Ricketss AVP South Dakota Doing super job timing counting laps helping Jim put CL contest Sioux Falls RCers Radio Control boys chipped help needed benefitted special thank Sioux Falls RCers Control Line crowd Ohmagorsh bad enough put someones name magazine incorrectly get club wrong put whole crowd differ ent state ohmagorsh explain quote letter AVP Frank Hughes Kansas City MISSOURI Well now youve done Oily real ly have gone done time area may cut off supply Hot Stuff infiltrate balsa supply un known alien termite awakens eats after balsa has glued sanded isnt bad enough want know fact now Vince wouldnt lie alone have come aid can grant reasonable amount safety whenever might pass way again have actually broken up small band clan members rented 10 Greyhoud buses ready head way very large AniWna fornia ii da x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 2501 Armour Lane Redoodo Beach CA 90278 Associate Vice-Presidents Glenn Carte, 2020 Gill Pont Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Ale, Chisoim 1500 West Sham Fresno CA 93711 Lonnie Knoeher 4295 Boulder Hmy Las Vesas NV 89121 John Pond 4269 Syoko Circle San J000 CA 95136 Bob Reynolds Rt 5 Boo 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Snomden Ann. Long Beach CA 908GB Keith Whitney 14465 Jupiter Salt Lake City UT 84117 once can lead off some really good news reported last year AMA named defendent lawsuit brought Minnesota case recently settled out court no cost AMA Well almost no cost AMA did have hire local attorney represent out way along battle IRS being favorably settled can turn important matters FAI World Free Flight Finals held Taft October 6 7 8 shap ing up big As writing 23 countries have submitted entries pos sible should try see least day activity dont care interests radio control line owe yourself see first time 25 rope sitting reading wondering what world guy talk ing about right Well Ill tell being able convince small nasty group rope really didnt know what saved neck So now have saved neck two times think its about time told whats wrong No 1 last months issue MA think last month mentioned static display Antioch Center attended know put Northern Knights Sunchasers honor meeting BUT said bold print Kansas City KANSAS show held beautiful MISSOURI last liveable place left crime-ridden earth Thats MISSOURI son No 2 months issue MA July second picture down right column mentioned caption Dick Meyers helping Kansas Citys Skynights display Now boy call out State Militia halt bus convoy Everyone MISSOURI knows Dick Meyers name RAY RAY helping set up NORTHERN KNIGHTS two words joking aside Vince did enjoy hav ing visit display want know welcome come back time appreciate mention pictures us report did put us Kansas apologize will apologize again per son District IX meeting held also-beautiful Kansas City KANSAS October 27 Executive Director John Worth will joining us Kansas City special guest years US has hosted Free Flight Finals month June busy attending club meetings lot think once month too often go club meeting attended seven June Some reported last column month Ive couple report want attend meeting drop line Towards end June attended joint meeting Rockwell International Eagles Northrop Model Club meeting presided over Rockwell club president Phil Mosko assisted Northrop club president Paul lmrisek clubs have mutual problem looking flying site Sound familiar using site Whites Point San Pedro trial basis However complaints noise nearby neighbors ended trial period sour note option called can no longer fly meeting ran old time free flighter presently flying radio name George Hume last saw him 1950 meeting kind homecoming Northrop club first club ever visited Vice-President also turned out first club visited twice few days later made return visit another club club Camarillo Fly ing Circus meeting run president Chuck Asprion assisted vice-president Ron Ingram super turnout lots wives kids hand see film 84 Model Aviation Marvelous Miniatures meeting primarily present members Nick Johnen Su perior Service Award Nick key element clubs obtaining flying site team effort Nick spearheaded effort club planning mall show will set up around portable AMA booth also plan show film Mar velous Miniatures couple hours club wants use booth drop line Ill see get no cost club film have can also shown Scout troops similar functions enlighten modeling continue receive letters con stituents lot have some good ideas am trying implement Keep writ ing inputs get items can initiate Next month Ill list candidates Contest Board election give dead line rules voting THERMALS Alaska ana on ington xl DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District XI Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Associate Vice-Presidents Al coiner 1607 S non Elm Ponaseilo 1003201 Simon Dreese Rt 16cc 48 Broadniew MT 59015 Ed MoColiough 53SE 61 Portland OR 97215 Orlando Oly Rnco 26608 Doner Cs. Kent WA 98031 Chock Thompson N 3813 Normandie Spokane WA 99205 Doe Zipoy 21418 NE Main St Redmond WA 98052 month have request make of As know clubs have lost flying site last few months cases Sites owned clubs Still clubs denied ac cess own fields power model fly ing trend nationwide growing rapidly AMA taking steps help clubs much possible now help may way Until happens seems should can help oursetves Experience gained over last few years indicates club gets situa tion could cause lose its flying site much anyone outside group can help Winning things seems selling job one-onone basis AMA HQ will send some infor mation gleaned other experiences can possibly help occurred problem probably differs locality gathered information dis trict analyzed might learn some thing directly help us Therefore would like clubs indi viduals have position los ing flying site last three years send information Please let know what problem found out about what did about it ended up has data will analyzed sent AMA will help others well can use data own area see can head off some things dont have tell noise worst enemies prevention thing worth cure Barnstormers Biplane Meet Ed McCullough Assoc VP Portland has sent us another fine report area will let him tell about event own words pictures accompanying column taken Bob Baich Port land Skyknights Model Airplane Club originals beautiful color might print well black white June 17th Delta Park Portland OR first annual biplane meet held Barnstormers MAC Portland As far know first biplane meet ever held Northwest first seemed would contest Sunday morning weather turned downright nasty gas crunch got bad told would no gas available Portland weekend Although little gas found Sunday weath er looked bad As matter fact probably some best flying weather exists exception small squall what wind was light steady right down runway Since virtually contestants Portland assume other biplane fanatics region stayed away because adverse conditions Two events scheduled flown dozen contestants Both flying static display seemed please rather large crowd spectators Most contestants flew both events Stand Off Scale Barn storming used same airplane both Prizes trophies awarded fifth place both events prizes ing given local hobby shops nice prizes indeed biplane kit course first prize Winners airplanes Scale 1 Dick Hansen/Jenny 2 Don Lindsay/Fleet 3 Bob Mingle/Waco 4 Roger Wilson/Skybolt 5 Dick Smith/GereSport Barnstorming 1 Sergei Dennenbaum/Pulsar 2 Dick Hansen/ Jenny 3 Don Lindsay/Fleet 5 Vein Ahi berg/Pitts Dave Gardner BMAC President Contest Director did nice job real reason contest held though Steve Tischler Steve editor Barnstorm er newsletter secretary club Without drive desire see contest held would have happened think illustrates takes person enthusiasm get club started towards worthwhile goal Thanks Steve So now time District Xl biplane nuts start getting ready Se cond Annual Barnstormer Biplane Meet held next June Portland October1979 85 UICK 3-mansen ano denny wes nirsi Scale Airplane least 12 years old mu reps cuigra nas veanimei enginenot sHown meet Builder unknown u-meet origi trom Concepts uarn- Uob gina Waco stormer kit Model Don Lindsaygine gives realistic sound JUNIOR FLIGHT ED WHITTE BoxWall St Sta New York NV 10005 FLY INAMAS THIRD FALL FLYING FAIR CONTROL LINE POSTAL CONTEST sort blew opportunity nounce contest before August start flying has extended through Novem ber Some course have already told us youve taken some flights August thats OK since rules same last year couple changes though Most important now two events youngsters 16 under fly ing stock plastic ready-to-fly models se cond change age limit regu lar event has raised include up through l8years old So dont have dig up last years magazine heres whole poop 1 The Postal Contest open young sters everywhere NO entry fee AMA membership NOT required 2 The SPECIAL EVENT youngsters 16 under flights stock readyto-fly plastic models rules listed below regular event pertain special plastic event except plastic models may flown 3 All contestants REGULAR event must 18 years old younger 4 All flying must supervised adult will time flights record Sig nature time sheets adult affadavit models flights ac cordance rules times recorded accurate 5 A safety check model must made adult supervisor 6 Fly time during August September October November 1979 As offi cial flights wanted may taken day model may entered 4 70/fl r2 zz _____7 _____________ 5 /4 A medals will awarded first three places event special AMA Certi ficates will awarded warranted 8 Rules event stated first two paragraphs plus first sentence third paragraph 1976/77 AMA rule book page 26 under event no 25 Con trol Line hA Solo Race quote Any kind control line model permit ted has engine stock factoryequipped fuel tank displacement over 005 1 cubic inches Models must equipped two metal control lines 35 feet mini mum length Minimum wire diameter line 0008 inch plane flown time against clock entrant must fly plane also perform engine starting refueling model released watch started timing continues 48 laps during period model must land refueled restarted least once 9 In addition contestant must builder model except course Special Plastic Ready-Built event 10 Stop watch remains running during refueling restart periods 11 The function helper hold model ground after contes tant has started engine goes center circle Helper releases model signal contestant flier 12 NO mechanical engine cut-off system allowed 13 NO intentional pit stops allowed tank still contains fuel Pit stops may made due engine failure run ning out fuel 14 If fuel tank will fly model longer 2-91 Ii ____ii 2--___A 48 laps model must started less full tank ensure proper pit stop 15 landing model must allowed come full stop its own accord must touched moving 16 During pit stop helper must touch model until after contestant starts engine re leasing signal contestant flier 17 ALL launches ground 18 Model must flown approximately parallel ground flight disqualified adult supervisor moderate violation 19 Score total elapsed time including pit stop time initial Rise-Off-Ground launch completion 48th lap 20 Please note Flying Third AMA Fall Flying Fair Postal Contest covered AMA Contest Sanction unless individual flights made during otherwise AMA sanctioned contest AMA surance applies accordingly 21 Send results received De cember 31 1979 Ed Whitten Last years results better first.lets see what can year Heres hoping clubs will sponsor contests youngsters especially postal Please send ALL times loners too should get out dads older friends after s against clockt RESULTS OF AMAS CHiCKEN HIGH INDOOR POSTAL CONTEST Hey did see Page 88 September issue contestants door contest list took up entire page didnt leave us space say Congratulations winners So CONGRATULATIONS Graham Davitt Leeds England won Hand Launched Stick Event whopping 10 minutes plus Easy B flight makes two wins out two Graham Nice going CONGRATULATIONS Tom Croft Manchester IN winning times 370 390 Hand Launched Glider Tom led whole bunch Indiana fliers high places contest get entries next winters postal contest bet will just have beg AMA space list top 10 run whole works STAR SKIPPERS CHUCK MARKOS DOUBLE WHAMMY next step up ladder Delta Dart really building flying both Out door Indoor models SO BIG neophytes just dont make Shown Chuck Markos 2-step NFFS Indoor flier first model has flat wing uses Dart plastic prop second uses same plans sliced cambered wing ribs bent wood prop Thats way bit time full sized plans additional details courtesy Chicago Aeronuts send self-addressed stamped envelope SASE Chuck Markos 1106 Montgomery Drive Deerfield IL 60015 Tell him Ed sent So thats gang forthis month 86 Model Aviation 3r
Edition: Model Aviation - 1979/10
Page Numbers: 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86
Frank Zaics name known over world model aviations living legends among famous authors articles books subject found ing father Academy Model Aero nauticsgoing back mid-30s AAMA Frank wrote AMA HQ recently noting controversy over decision remove magazine option adult AMA members 1979 except Family members re ceive automatically noted al ways intended AMA have its own maga zine first editor also noted legal obligation involved help lustify status non-profit ganization Subsequent discussion brought out point merely having newsletter house organ would suffice 1978 IRS specifically noted organization news portion Model Aviation magazine does count toward qualification AMAs status educational scientific organization whereas construction state-of-the-art-type articles Among Franks comments onder members realize Model via tion could reduce hold dues constant needed advertising bookkeeping profit MA could used AMA budget should also make ad vertisers feel good easing finan cial cost membership custom ersthis standard procedure practically organization Franks comments about advertising consistent original intent AMAs publication began back 30s guideline until mid-60s AMA News became part commercial magazine arrangement died 1975 commercial magazine went bankrupt AMA went back publishing its own magazine concept changed order prove members no general AMA funds being used finance new version Model viation decided maintain independent magazine budget done income magazine earmarked maga zine still true present its good idea because means magazine profits will go improving magazine pages color etc Yet AMA keeps growing maga zine advertising increases currently lim / Signature Lldsee Frank Zaic AMAs founders member Model Aviations Hall Fame looked like 1933 Orville Wright signed Glider License Federation Aeronautique Internationale behalf National Aeronautic Association before AMA Orville Wright Chairman NAAs Contest Committee Zaic also notes Wil bur Wright died year Frank born ited no 20% contents can come day surplus funds could transferred general AMA income potential great too far down road Frank Zaics thinking still appropriate food thought some Franks other comments interest tells what like during first days AMAs magazine during 30s first two issues prepared place Lt Alden Lt Alden definitely moving spirit Without him may have AMA early did form have now Anyway did editing typing material $2400 pawn shop Underwood did layout pasting drawing plans covers Page numbers headings set up letterby-letter cut second-hand 15c copies Esquire magazines terest note first two issues did cost AAMA American Academy Model Aeronautics penny Lt Alden paid printing postage Sort set example present MA does cost AMA penny two issues Lt Alden physically unable living dollar per day above points out importance having organization will perform task depending individual contri butions free time money Hope above will bring out few points may help clarify situa tion help members realize value magazine F urthermore according Frank Another point very vital assurance keeping continuity toric recording model aviation have no guarantee private sector magazines will stay business years years will change policy sur 74 Model Aviation rFrom AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents h ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 AMA FOUNDER AND AMAS MAGAZINE Federation Aeronautique Internatiotiale UNITED STATES OF AMERICA CLASS B GLIDER LICENSE Mr Frank Zaic Place Date BirthiUg 1 19L2i ChaIrman N A Contest CommIttee License No149- Date Issued June 9- 195-Issued Type Glider viving ones may speciaiize activities would recorded AMA obliged record phase Being corpo rate entity AMAs existence wil depend particular individuals will go on Personnel will change better worse basic work will continue Its important note AMA members today relatively new Few know background AMA got started what founding fathers meant Thus needs understood long range interests involved transcend immediate wants Therefore true intended organization re sponsive wishes its membership also obligation maintain directives purposes long established Toward end Frank Zaics thoughts important part AMA heritage still meaning ful guideline future HOMEOWNERS COVERAGE FOR MODEL AIRCRAFT Ever since courts Pennsylvania up held ruling excludes model aircraft coverage homeowners insurance policy has confusion over whether AMAs liability protection primary se condary subject described Model Aviation magazine March 79 issue page 73 also RC Modeler magazine August 79 issue page 60 Regardless AMAs coverage applies other coverage doesnt So surest protec tion AMA member covered automatically However should rash claims against AMAs coverage its reasonable expect AMAs cost go up ultimate effect amount AMA dues Obviously therefore desirable re verse situation because Penn sylvania ruling model aircraft treated same full-scale people-carrying aircraft likely happen because now insurance companies have alerted idea model aircraft accidents can ex pensive though rare like ly go back previous situation models regarded toys unlikely cause problems So though Pennsylvania decision commonly regarded ridiculous chance s overturning slim thing legal fight reversal courts would expensive idea holding down costs compromised theres another approach successfully applied already has restored model aircraft coverage some homeowners policies no extra cost idea has advised Alex Chisolm AMA member also independent insurance agent Alex AMA District X Vice-President few years ago long-time leader model activities Fresno area California provides insurance protection number West Coast model firms insur ance companies provided AMAs basic mem bership coverage awhile during mid-70s Thus Alex knows business sugges tion no mere pipe dream AMA CLUB REPORT 1978-19 As December 31 1978 43 clubs have memberships 100 New fact Pioneer RC Club has topped Orange Coast RCers has larg est several years Club 0140 1330 0116 0575 0329 0428 0551 Pioneer RC Club Inc Orange Coast RC Birds Inc Valley Forge Signal Seekers DC/RC Rockland County RC Greater Pittsburgh Aero RCers 0641 Tidewater RC Inc 0623 Richardson RC Club 0636 Northern Virginia RC Club 0162 South Alameda County RCers StateMembers CA348 CA 340 CA240 PA 210 MD200 NJ 1 92 PA 18 1 VAi 76 TXi 70 VA 1 65 CA 15 5 0970Sky Masters RC ClubMIi 55 0703Mid-Hudson RC SocietyNYi 50 0528Tulse GluedobbersOKi 50 0643Boeing Hawks RC Flyers merged WAi 44 0122CA139 0347MAi 34 0444NYi 32 0338MAi 26 0218FL123 0285 Cordoba Model Masters South Shore RC Blue Angels Cape Ann RC MAC Suncoast Aero Modelers Ft Wayne Flying Circuits Inc 0617 Manned Spacecraft Center RC East Bay RC Denver RC Eagles Prince Georges RC 495th RC Squadron Mentor Area RC Society Chicagoland RC Goodyear Model Airplane Club 0544CAi 20 i293COi19 0334MD119 0340MAi18 0508OHi18 0247 ILi18 0502 OHli 7 0599Chattanooga RCCIubTN113 0413Central Jersey RCNJ1i2 0468Rochester Aero ModelersNYi i 2 0274Suburban Aero Club Chicago ILill 0188CTill 0131CAlb 0156CAlb 0383MNiiO 0524OHi08 Oi2iCAlOS 0179COi03 0773AZiOl 0360MIbC 1016FLiOO Northern Connecticut RC Mann RC Club Inc San Jose Wavemasters RC Twin City RC Western Ohio RK Society Conejo RC Pikes Peak RC Arizona RC Society Inc Indian City RC Club Gold Coast RCers No Members 124 25--49 5074 7599 INi22i00i24 125 & up No Clubs 857 37i 1 20 62 24 19 1453 intent aircraft exclusion al lows insurance company insure liability model airplanes Since time have insured several model airplane enthusiasts primary lia bility attaching endorsement homeowners policy business liability policy did submit wording company have always accepted made clarification part policy have never yet submitted endorse ment turned down know ledgeable underwriter understood agreed fol lowing wording applies modify aircraft exclusion follows aircraft exclusion relating watercraft aircraft does ap ply model boats model airplanes hobby variety TOLEDO RAFFLE BIGGEST EVER years Toledo Weak Signals RC Club has conducted AMA raffle con nection annual exposition gener ous donation AMA has resulted efforts typically about thousand dollars year 25th anniversary show produced bigger usual nation$2i 25 Out amount two sets trophies will provided RC events 79 Nats balance will go AMA ScholarContinued page 78 What has done endorsement added homeowner policies says aircraft exclusion clause does apply model boats model airplanes Such re quest coming independent insurance agent has some weight Alex has gotten ac ceptance number modeling clients several different companies can can others Its worth try goal starting movement get insurance com panies accept models what Alexs own words subject concerning case homeowners insurer denied claim court backed up claiming RC model airplane just much aircraft passengercarrying 747 might have made both insurer court look absolutely ridicu lous its fact life insurer can find loophole big claim would pretty stupid go ahead pay About 15 years ago could see possi bility type thing happening forms coverage specifically de signed aircraft airports allied activ ity written aircraft insurers insurers write homeowners policies Homeowners policies include liability surance kinds hobbies sports cluding golf hunting fishing baseball whatever first introduced about 1954 same aircraft exclusion used still use today Since have discovered RC insurance companies havent discovered us feel have legitimate need theyll remove aircraft ex clusion fly model airplanes Back 1964 Harold Cox AMA member claims manager leading insurance company worked out clarification October1979 75 TXi 21 Total Clubs THE TRANS-AM RELAY RACE southern section United States have opport unity participate great event spectator supporter should receiving issue Model Aviation shortly before race take-off Sep tember 4 Duiles International Airport event have fol lowing developments race five teams five seven members will launch model aircraft race competition across United States best time point-to-point basis No pilot vehicle may exceed 55 mph team will fly two days overnight stop change-over point five new teams will take over relay next two days 12 relay change overs flying Washington DC Ontario CA back-tracking Las Vegas October 2 has year-long effort ganizing planning has vir tually full-time occupation Bob Doris Rich dedication race would never have gotten off ground So JOIN THEM ENROUTE AND CHEER OUR COMPETITORS ON Listed opposite page landing stop-over points enroute will able meet see Interstate highways Teams 12 legs race follows team captains hometown shown Leg Team 1 Dougs Hobby Shop Windrifters Indian Head MD Team 2 DCRC Team Gaithersburg MD Team 3 Woodbridge RC Club Team L Aquia Harbor VA PRESIDENTS REPORT President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS EARL E WITT 26 Warwick Drive Chambersburg PA 17201 Idds C jor Yd -ft Team 4 Northern VA RC Club Team Haymarket VA Team 5 Prince Georges RC Club Team Washington DC Leg B Team 1 Charlotte Flyers Charlotte NC Team 2 Miniature Aircraft Soc Team Canton NC Team 3 Tarheel Prop Spinners Southern Pines NC Team 4 LARKS Lexington SC Team 5 Jackson Flyers Columbia SC Leg C Team 1 Flying Griffins Orchard Hill GA Team 2 Atlanta Flyers Atlanta GA Team 3 Kirk Wheeler Team Lilburn GA Team 4 Atlanta Drones Team Decatur GA Team 5 Georgia Sr Citizen Flyers Team Americus GA Leg D Team 1 Radio Aero Modelers Team 2 Prattville AL Team 2 Radio Aero Modelers Team 1 Prattville AL Team 3 BAMA Flyers Team Birmingham AL Team 4 Meridian RC Club Team 1 Meridian MS Team 5 Meridian RC Club Team 2 Meridian MS Leg F Team Nelarks Team West Monroe LA Team 2 Capitol City RC Club Team Jackson MS Team 3 BTHOOM Team Downers Grove IL Team 4 No Central LA Aeromodelers Hodge LA Team 5 Shreveport Area RK Soc Team Minden LA Leg F Team 1 Houston RC Club Team Stafford TX Team 2 Lone Star Travelers Carroilton TX Team 3 NASA Flyers Houston TX Team 4 Southwest Modelers RC Club Hurst TX Team 5 Sharks Team Too Bossier City LA Leg G Team 1 Greater Southwest RC Club Ft Worth TX Team 2 Odessa Prop Busters Team Odessa TX Team 3 Haskeil Fliers Haskell TX Leg H Team 1 Windy Weather Wing Wagglers Big Spring TX Team 2 SPLAT Team Spur TX Team 3 John Wolflick Team El Paso TX Team 4 Warren Weaver Team El Paso TX Team 5 Mexican Association Team El Paso TX Leg Team 1 Southern Arizona Modelers Tucson AZ Team 2 Alamogordo Model Aviators Alamogordo NM Team 3 Hildalgo Wing Nuts Team Lordsburg NM Team 4 Fred Ewing Team Lordsburg NM 76 Model Aviation Team 5 Tucson RC Team Tucson AZ Leg J Team 1 Louis Lavine Team Tempe AZ Team 2 Sun Valley Fliers Phoenix AZ Team 3 Super Falcons Team Phoenix AZ Team 4 Chandler Sport Flyers Gilbert AZ Team 5 James Peterson Team Arcadia CA Leg K Team 1 1st Weedwaker Aero Squad San Diego CA Team 2 Scale Squad So CA Team Anaheim CA Team 3 Riverside RC Club Team Loma Linda CA Team 4 Torrey Pines Gulls San Diego CA Team 5 San Gabriel Valley RC League Hacienda Heights CA Leg L Team 1 Ruppert Team Morro Bay CA Team 2 SAMS Race Team Bellevue WA Team 3 LVRC Gamblers Las Vegas NV Team 4 Torrey Pines Gulls San Diego CA Team 5 SCAMPS Garden Grove CA TRANS-AM RC RELAY RACE SCHEDULE Leg DepartStop-OverArrive START OF RACE Sept 4 TuesRichmond VASept 5 Wed ADulles lnternl AirportKings DominionRaleigh NC ETA 1100 am-12 noonWendell-Knightdale Airport ETA 1200-100 pm Sept 6 ThursFayetteville NCSept 7 Fri BRaleigh NCFayetteville Comm ChurchColumbia SC ETA 1200-100 pmintertec Data Systems 1-20 Exit 65 ETA 1230-130 pm Sept 10 MonAtlanta GASept 11 Tues CColumbia SCSo Dekaib MallMontgomery AL ETA 100-200 pmAuburn U Campus 80 ETA 1130 am-1230 pm Sept 12 WedMeridian MSSept 13 Thurs DMontgomery ALGaylords Parking LotJackson MS ETA 1230-130 pmHwy 49 So South 1-20 ETA 1100-1200 noon Sept 14 FriMonroe LASept 15 Set EJackson MSnear GM PlantShreveport LA ETA 1130 am-1230 pmSharks Flying Field Airline Dr ETA 1100-1200 noon Sept 17 MonDallas TXSept 18 Tues FShreveport LAMesquite RC FieldFt Worth TX ETA 100-200 pmTarrant Co Jr College ETA 1030-1130 am Sept 19 WedAbilene TXSept 20 Thurs GFt Worth TXAileene MillsOdessa TX ETA 1200-100 pmWarfield Truck Stop ETA 1230-130 pm Sept 21 FriVan Horn TXSept 22 Sat HOdessa TXHoliday innEl Paso TX ETA 100-200 pmCowtown Boot Co ETA 1030-1130 am Sept 24 MonLordsburg NMSept 25 Tues IEl Paso TXTruck Weigh StationTucson AZ ETA 1230-130 pmPima Co Fairgrounds ETA 1230-130 pm Sept 26 WedPhoenix AZSept 27 Thurs JTucson AZSanders AviationBlythe CA So 56th StBlythe Fairgrounds ETA 1100-1200 noonETA 1130 am-1230 pm Sept 28 Friindlo CASept 29 Sat KBlythe CAVan Buren Rd No 1-10Ontario CA ETA 1100-1200 noonOntario Speedway ETA 1030-1130 am Oct 1 Mon L Ontario CA Barstow CA Virginia Way & Barstow Rd ETA 1030-1130 am MODEL AVIATION MONTH Model aviation officially recog nized Governor Robert Ray State Iowa proclamation pro claiming July Model Aviation Month state culmination efforts District VII Vice-President Ken Morris 12 Iowa model clubs signing ceremony governors office governor made hon orary member AMA present ed Muscatine Miniature Aircraft Association hat Bumper stickers pro claiming Model Aviation Month Iowa distributed Sig Manufacturing Company represented ceremony Hazel Sigafoose Maxey Hester Public recognition type pro vides stature hobby ot-IJoIll ILr N,Ao B 1, &mo nor ThE Sm, rUC Itrio ttori fl,03t333 SOodol 0333133 331030333k31 lo3fl UoodporO 303 A33d3.3 II3I33In3d3333g3,,33j3Ir3I3t3 333333313333333t333 o,3101,r33013,d ILIi330,fl3333333333131333 flo~ 3r333331 ILIl,,lo133o1333333333333 3 33330333333 333333333333333133d,33333p33g3103O3333313303r33 r33333fl333 O3333 333 IO3p3d0 333 33333 11333133 13 33333 31331, 133303 C3 3333I303 3 N,. rI3,.0 31 IOK Ill I0w1,3,3 3333 S333333 j30 U,3O3fl3 3IoirI \urtrro, 3i1ortI I3 oI,, 3 IlI03~3I Oct 2 Tues Las Vegas NV Union 76 Truck Stop ETA 1230-130 pm END OF RACE October1979 77 proclamation making July Model Aviation Month Iowa signed Iowa Governor Robert D Ray surrounded enthusiastic group modelers including Earl F Witt 3rd left national president Academy Model Aeronautics Also attending several other modeling dignitaries including John D Mertz left Des Moines Modelaires presi dent Hazel Sigafoose right Witt Sig Manufacturing Ken Morris over gover nors left shoulder 7th District VP AMA far right Maxey Hestor Sig Manufac turing young man next governor Morris son Iowa Des Moines groups have actively promoting membership respective clubs type media event pleasing results governor made honorary member AMA SECRETARY-TREASURERS REPORT Jim McNeiII AMA Secretary-Treasurer 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 get letters readers erry Bockius Colchester CT writes expect types fly Indoor microfilm ships would wonder such heavy insurance claims incurred youd care comment Id interested Id glad comment Jerry percentage declared Free Flight fliers AMA rolls less 2% total membership believe registered Free Flight enthusiasts small number fly Indoor ships Thus portion Indoor people overall membership quite small Since about 80% fliers RC another sizeable group general interest no special insurance rate others has devised yet However may someday come Douglas Dalilke Oshkosh WI asks No 1 does AMA need high rent Washington DC lobby RC dislike being given no voice matter No 2 Up cold sometimes -30 F pay surance Dec Jan Feb No 3 insure man class es flies charge Indoor flier 40 lb RC monster answer Doug concerning AMA HQ location that AMA started As subsidiary NAA AMA has either same building across street until now open-minded moving lower rent location factors involved Cer tainly some help located heart government agencies suggestion 9-month insurance plan unique dont know would work What flier under such scheme flew plane balmy day during no-insurance month bad accident have reply third question maybe someday will try such proposal YOU have question ask con cerning Academy its dues insurance whatever Write see answer want thank Jerry Bockius Doug Dahlke being concerned enough correspond cannot promise reply mag Ill give answer AMA has come long way since little kid grew up 100 miles Doug Janesville WI flew 12 months year outdoors RC no radios no glow gasoline engines rub ber bands mailed 25 cents NAA license fly contests Later 25c rubber jobs SOc gas sies Today dues hundred times higher $25 license Everything else little higher also other thing forgot mention Doug minute ago DO have voice matter have voice matter repre sented excellent District VP Mr Ken Morris sits AMA gov erning body votes behalf change modeling laws EXCITING SMASH FINISH TO MIAMA REPORT unique special interest group has its own newsletter published eight times year contains Indoor 3-view plans little peanut-size scale planes national news Indoor Scale flying interested building Indoor Rubber-Powered Scale write Dr John Martin 3227 Darwin St Miami FL 33133 $5 year become member receive eight issues Hangar Pilot news flash Dr John adds $1000000 send blimp ready inflated poor blimp parked outside hangar fliers busy inside microfilm job important flight before fat blimp takes up Kay I-tartan nas just set new Florida state record Indoor Stick 2334 other fliers congratulating him L-R Terry Rimert Jim Black Ron Sharpton Jim Stewart Bill Smead Doc Martin Ray Harlan Roman Szymula MIAMA special interest group has members over US Together NIMAS co-sponsor annu al time trials Northwood Institute West Baden IN interested little funny Indoor Scale planes write Dr John sign up Next time will begin new expose another AMA special interest group See then. Toledo Raffle ship Fund Thanks strong support Meanwhile Raffle Chairman Ed Graben stetter has provided report 79 raf fle winnersa fantastic array Al Hard le New Castle PAMax 90F engine L E Monneyhan Nashville TNWebra Speed 61 engine Carlos Priemer El Paso TXEnya 60 XEII engine Cont pg 75 Weak Signals 78 Model Aviation symbol MIAMA Indoor organizationthe beautiful Goodyear blimp facilities tradition MIAMA fliers both respectful grateful So impor tant fat blimp parked outside cold could inside its own parlor safe world Read see. L-R Rayot Boston .was captain USA WC Indoor Team Roman Szymula Ron Sharpton Jim Black watching Ray tune up C B Haag Ft Wayne INK&B 61 pump type engine Richard W Folk Pandora OHSupertigre X6OSL engine Keith Orman Charlestown INRossi R60 engine C Nelson Detroit MIYS 60 5R engine Cherie Hodges W Carrollton OH---Kraft 60 engine Tom Hassling Quncy ILPSi D Mustang kit Paul Miller Mt Clemens MICrus 700 series radio Albert Winters BirminghamMIAce FM radio W Hansen Racine WIOSFS6O engine W Hale Bowling Green OH4-ch EK Logic trol radio Tom Wilber Columbus OHMRC series 775 radio Michon Detroit MIValair MK36T radio Mike Shareck Lindsey OntCannon model 820 radio E Carbaic Berrien Springs MIVariant 5-ch radio Roger Bedell Belleville MIExpert series MK2 5-ch radio Hank Damask Monroeville PAFutaba FP6 FN radio James Rodens Springfield ILTH6 Tower Hobbies radio Mike Bokalich Amherst OHRear Win Speedster kit Keith Jackson Appollo PARoyal Super Sport radio Connecticut Maine achusetts Hampshire Rhode Island nt DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Associate Vice-Presidenes Robert C Brodnar 405 Male Streen Nashua NJ 03060 Raymond Gibouleau 39 High Sn Old Town Mt 04468 George Parker 7 Pool Dr LeeMA 01238 A Mikn Schindler 5 Bolduc Dr Ledyard CT 06339 William Wilbur 6 Laurel Ave Kittery ME 03904 Well Nats once again behind us about 50 hours spend hav ing arrived Tuesday PM departing NH again 8 AM Thursday morning extreme pleasure being present first meeting newly chartered club first meeting first chartered clubtheir charter arrived day meeting called WINNI PESAUKEE RADIO CONTROLLERS club officers President Barry Northrup V-P Gerard Bachand three Ba chands belong AMA Secretary Wayne Richardson 61 Richardsons AMA members Treasurer old friend Armand Cote has RC hobby sport probably since before got re member meeting him Sunday fun-fly abandoned Conway Airport back about 1956 used ground-based Gyro trans mitters latest device directionfinder developed Harry Morgan used small loop listen regeneration receiver Dick Sherman came along visit big help fielding some questions about CB mat ters rulemaking Ernie Stomer Norwalk OHF7F Tigercat Twin kit Jim Moorhead Atlanta GAKraft series 79 radio Kevin Brown Wadsworth OHFox Twin en gine Mark Aimanovich Dayton OHHertenberger 61 FGC engine W M Halpin Rochester NY6-ch Cox Hobbies radio Pat Delcastillo Toledo OHCarrerra ASW 17 glider kit Robert Kucher Oshkosh WITrion Pattern Randall Lewis Bowling Green OHBucker Jungmeister bi-plane kit C J Smith Grand Balne MIOS Max 60 en gine Ed Bywalec Chicago ILHB 61 PDP engine Shirley Mienter Toledo OHOPS 60 engine Dan Baker Adrian MIUFO kit Bridi Tern Heminger Toledo OHWankel 30 en gine William Wardlow Whippany NJT28D kit John Gaston Melbourne FLPatricia Pattern kit Eugene Luxton Burton MIPrather Dee Vee Racing boat kit Lowell Laney Cincinnati OHT2A Sport kit Allan Hoover Royal Oaks MIRoyal C47 kit Bob Johnson Fon du Lac WIPrather Pan ther kit Ralph Corelle Salisbury NCHoward DGA 15 kit John Smith Brockton MA tells has another spectacular demo-fly works October great names RC expected present including Tony Bonetti disappointed didnt make last onewe too Tony felt flying good April 1st District Meeting YOU AINT SEEN NO THING YET John finest organ izers have whole AMA John plans have seminar-type meetings well demos lots other surprises Have received few calls out-of-state AMA members way summer vacation New Hampshire people ask can fly up can contact So far have able come up good solid suggestions Phone want fly vaca tion New England dont have Torrey Pines asphalt runways some good hills provide some soaring lift still lots fields RC few FF U-control clubs have grown faster year other clubs New England door has several sites New England too Whats pleasure Just call informa tion think getting back ba sics now can expect AMA con tinue grow recent decision truly tax exempt organization general agreement need flying field procurement other goals can look some good solid growth next two three years Happy see fine articles Sec retary-Treasurer Jim McNeill Alabama Great job Jim helping AMA members understand HQ financial story well getting some good licks AMA torian New Jersep Ynrk II DISTRICT REPORT John C Grigo District II Vice-President 6387 Badger Drive Lvckpvrt NY 14094 Associate Vice-Presidents Pete Bianchini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 John Byrne 36-29 213th St. Rayside NY 11361 Prank Drench 5 Willow Ave Piscanaway NJ 08854 Hank Likes 46 Cury Dr Tows River NJ 58753 Adam SassIer 50 Raedi Rd. Apt A-2 Schenectady NY 12309 Tom Silver RD3 Box 412 Messeva NY 13662 Hank Swish 2 Lorraine Ave Auburn NY 13021 have procrastinated long enough writ ing column hoping see flood re turned questionnaires clubs Dis trict II flood has decidedly under whelming 30 158 clubs re sponding Dont complain disagree actions Council meeting because will responding accord majority voice 30 clubs took trouble read return questionnaire results first question asked rate six items order importance club way tallied low score important high score least important Flying sites rates first place importance 59 points check results ques tion 3 before get excited about Second spot point went clear RC frequencies 60 points temper thought vast majority responding clubs 28 either RC gen eral interest types Only FF CL club responded Third place 80 points dues ratevery important times racing inflation Fourth place survey first question went competitive events 120 points too read being indica tive mainly sport flier makeup district Yet district has its share meets year tells competitive fliers very dedicated Fifth place 127 points comes maga zine now reading Based re sults first survey comes abso lutely no surprise Letters still coming asking drop mandatory magazine least back optional status Ill keep try ing Last place went AMA Nats IS food thought Lets see thousands dollars did lose last years Nats second question asked clubs opinion about hiring lobbyist assist se curing additional clear RC frequencies keeping present frequencies 18 said yes 10 said no 2 no opinions seems interested keeping frequencies having place use results question 3 should AMA hire man HQ prime assignment finding new flying sites retaining existing sites fell flat 22 responding no 8 said yes seems first paradox con sidering question le 2 clar ifying comments considered does come out clear Most people clubs feel know about local area people would some outsider can better handle problems themselves outside interference word agree lo cal level Yet also feel AMA should about flying fields general standpoint Perhaps should call PR man get October1979 79 involved fourth question concerned loca tion proposed AMA museum Orlando FL California neither Fifteen clubs said Orlando may expected Eastern district specified California 5 no preference 10 wanted neither kind what expected conservative District 2 last explainable question number 5 asked about possibility relocation AMA HQ Orlando Lake Charles LA Springfield OH stay Washington Lake Charles vote did no opinion Orlando received 5 votes Springfield 11 Stay Washington led way 12 votes Based will back Washington Springfield voting issue question arises sixth item question rather indication few areas bylaws special Council committee will may review possible change listed jog thinking try pick brains future use Based some comments succeeded Well next month Ill put together third survey form get Out early possible However response doesnt im prove dramatically wont bother 4th survey Ill merely bumble along own using inputs few care enough write personal letters should reading about same time am sending out third survey PLEASE re spond Good flying Ohio sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe District Ill Vice-President 1101 ERahn Read Dayton OH 45429 Associate Vice-Prenidento Joe Biben 5192 Edenharst Lynharsn OH 44124 Prancis Fluharty 504 21st Sn Vienna WV 25101 Laird Jackson 523 Meadowbrook Sn David PA 19087 Edward Wisser 1521 Summit St McKeesport PA 15131 Hi folks am late again barely meet ing deadline after missing last issue Same old excusetoo little time too much So Im going use excuses Ill simply bow out end term let someone time possibly intent handle chore Its fun serving District VP times its hectic Im happy influence Ive able exert national AMA operation unhappy time avail able serve local level think AMA business good hands general policies direction future good Obviously everything isnt perfect thats partly due very complex nature modeling days AMA HQ Council need construc tive help can get things must contributed folks like yourself local level Its large army volunteers really backbone Academy lieve Academy needs certainly intend continue sup port modeling country whatever ca pacity can has too much part life stop now short report Ed Wisser Assoc VPs Ed reports 2nd Annual Tn-Valley Static Show held Eastland Mall North Versaille PA showed increase 67 entries 1978 110 entries 1979 As chairman show committee have confirmed dates 3rd annual show May 1 2 31980 possibility may move new Century II Mall will large Randall Park Mall Cleveland Look out Joe may challenge yet Ed also forwards biographical data Ive asked Assoc VPs info since feel folks would enjoy Ed writes am currently retired United States Steel Co Dusquesne Works Dusquesne PA after 39 years service Electrical De partment IS years management maintenance Open Hearth BOF De partments have private pilots license both land seaplane flying service Civil Air Patrol during WW II 1942 1946 model activities date back boy hood days have member AMA 38 years Most interest has Scale aircraft categories served Scale Advisory Committee first formed 1955 since changed Scale Board am currently serving have built flown Free Flight rubberband U-Control Radio Control might also add Ed presented AMA Outstanding Achievement Award promoting model aviation Ilelawate ict tolambia land h tanlina IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Asnociate Vice-Presidents Wayne Abernethy 5221 Marlboro Pike HiIlsdo MD 20027 Bob Champine 205 lipton Rd. Newport News VA 23606 Howard Crispin 611 Beechwood Charlottsville VA 22901 V Bill Helms 2000 Tyoola Road Charlotte NC 28210 Scotnie Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington 08 19809 John Preston 7012 Eloira Court Falls Chorob VA 22042 PavI Yacobacci 0408 Winthrop Dr. Payetteville NC 28301 would like start months column saying THANKS BOB DORIS RICH headaches endless hours hard work have put getting route together Trans-Am Race would also like thank Bob Clint owner Happy Hobby Shop playing host District IV Trans-Am teams Bob hosted meeting shop July 12th teams Leg could meet talk Bob Doris Rich pick minds last minute hints race also think Carl Goldberg deserves vote thanks letting Bob Doris spend much time race kinds people make hobby what article will probab ly appear print after race has started just record good luck teams thanks clubs District IV participated club District has received copy Getting Keeping Flying Sites please let know soon possible can get copy very good publication can help you dont have flying site troubles District IV Meeting Well have finally pinned down date time place District IV meet ing dates October 13th 14th general meeting scheduled start 10 am October 13th Edison High School Alexandria VA Sunday 14th will have fun fly demonstrations phases aeromodeling Prince Georges RC Club Field Bowie MD club District IV will receive special mailing information detail about meeting get etc Keep mind meeting fun fly demo open AMA members District IV Now time come express wants desires people AMA HQ find out what other people doing hobby Also lets sure phase modeling represented year best way to sure club interests represented club membersl means Free Flight Control Line Indoor Glider Radioevery phase information contact Howard Crispin RCCVA President 611 Beechwood Drive Charlottesville VA 22901 lot people working very hard make meeting successplease dont let down would like dedicate few lines column Horrace Cain District VI VP reference article concerning Contest Directors August 79 issue MA hope United Airlines never sends through District IV lot CDs took offense article feel will probably get few letters own district CDs thats impres sion CDs run contest suggest should find out little about what CD really does am sure CDs District VI work just hard ones know District IV deserve lot thanks get AMA Election Coming Up am writing article July will appear MA September October issue Anyway still too early think about would like have fice Secretary-Treasurer AMA officer District IV members will vote year lot have asked think would best man job personal choice would John Byrne has served VP District II now AVP District believe out 80 Model Aviation Ed Wisser District Ill Associate VP candidates best qualified mast dedicated improvement AMA know John would always aware individual members desires would great asset Academy would like see District IV really turn out John Byrne upcoming election Whats Happening District Golden Triad Model Masters Its over now chance visit Bill Pardue quite few Control Line fliers re cent US Control Line Championships Winston-Salem NC weather pretty badcold rainy windyplus gas short age guys still flew what could see enjoyed Thanks Bill fine contest excellent job CD Jim Thrift Memorial Fun Fly Dont forget Jim Thrift Fun Fly scheduled Octo ber 6th 7th Winston-Salem NC un derstand DCRC Show Team will something see Thanks DCRC Show Team will also hope visit North Carolina AMA members can See Getting Started Indoor Flying Anyone Greenbelt/Laurel MD area wishing learn art Indoor Free Flight can con tact Tom Vallee 444 Henryton So Laurel MD 20810 Tom has place fly Indoor willing help newcomers PAMPA Thanks PAMPA putting newsletter mailing list Control Line pilots receiving newsletter Stunt News better sign up fast loaded good Control Line articles Charles County RC Club chance visit CCRC members weekend AT6 Race Stand-Off Scale ConAlabama ida 0 Seorgia isspy o Rico Sooth tarolina 0 Tennessee V DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V VicePresident 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 3521J9 205 879-5550 Associate Vice-Presidents John Gorday 631 Queen Circle Jackson MS 39209 Jerome Hall 4326 Baywood Dr. Huntsville AL 35805 Richard Jackson 106 Thonolee St. Charleston Hgns SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Bunyan Dr Delray Beach FL 33444 Phillip McDowell 6521 Rolling Fork Dr. Nashville TN 37205 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00666 Boo 1532 Fajardo PR 00648 Ed Moorman PD Boo 1643 Eglin AFB FL 32542 Tom Thacker 2390C Lawrencenille Hwy Decatur GA 30033 Junior Problem recent Kissim mee FL Fun Fly no juniorsthe problem junior Tom Velaskey Jr 1 it2 years old beat everyone including dad flying instructor Don Muddiman Now thats real Junior Problem Times changing news letters District Palm Beach Aero Country Club just name-the-newsletter contest won Steve Clemson suggested Windsock Remote Control Association Central Florida thinking naming its newsletter Prop A-Gator suggested Dick Clason Capitol City R/C Club Jackson MS middle name-the-newsletter con test Call newsletter anything like test very interesting contest included team stand-off 1/4 scale AT6 Pylon race very realistic Richmond area club members cleaned up 1st 2nd 3rd places AT6 races Below picture winners front row judges back row Beneath shot AT6 winners planes L-R Pete Womack Bob Fuiwider Rich Baker Dick Duckhardt bottom another view AT6 racers Photos John Preston put mailing list can keep up whats happening Along same lines Florida Pattern Association Florida Modelers Association Gulf Coast Radio Control Club Mobile AL will sporting newly de signed logos fresh air along coast must keep creative juices flowing live Atlanta area already club might check out Icarians secretary new club Betty Underwood also maintains club membership Alabama club Lake Guntersville RC Flyers Soaring Sunny Summer Afternoon headline full-page spread Summerville Journal-Scene featuring Charleston RC Society Society uuasts 90 members also outing Coastal Centre Retarded Lad son SC Myrtle Beach AFB Coastal Air Modelers provided model display Open House few models pictured In, Some Coastal Air Modelers pic tured below really happy bunch somebodyforgot say smile picture snapped Doc Leidner CD Tropic Aeros RC Club Miami FL says mature contest flier realizes volun teers aint got no contest Tropic Aeros record 27 entrants appar ently record number volunteers Although enjoy contests competing watching reading about am reminded time time AMA members discontented what perceive AMAs total orientation ward contest fliers member wrote recent ly said Sunday flier largely pays contest programs return dues gets couple dollars worth surance raunchy magazine snide re marks doesnt go along tal program what hell ever also says no AMA listens Sunday flier Now low blow fact VP columns filled invita tions membership write VP about anything Write Ill listen try help possible Its hard know what however someone writes says Im discontented AMAmake con tent Please identify problem offer suggestion two solution space available column Club Month presentation No club nominated month Im also looking nominations Junior Month Unsung Hero month latter being dedicated bjit unrecognized membet know type always willing help seldom getting glory Henry Ar nold Birmingham RC Club shown low right handing transmitterto Mark Franklin Unsung Hero Henry works clubs contests has handled purchases fuel club written newsletter ad infinir,m SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT October1979 81 Illinois ana UCCO ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Horrace Cain District VI VicePresidenl 525 Weidner Road Buffalo Grove 60090 Associate Vice-Pesidents Dave Daso c/n DA Enterprises Boo 335 Haobstadt IN 47639 Chock Delano 7203A Twin Oaks Dr Indianapolis IN 40226 Roger Geers RR 5 Qaincy IL 62301 Frank Hughes 709 NE 44th St Kansas City MO 64116 Glenn Lee 819 Mandrake Batavia IL 60510 Jim Sears P0 Boo 308 Burgin KY 40310 Bob Underwood 4109 Concord Oaks Dr St Louis MO 63126 AVP Roger Geers sent picture scale lineup Mint Julep Meet Ken tucky District VI well-represented AVP Bob Underwood first RC Con test Coord Ralph White second Roger concerned number full scale aircraft attempted mix up RCers Such lack discipline disturbing Just recently very experienced fixed base operator flight instructor well aware RC activity remote Site demon strating forced landing student near RC field resulted 60 Schn Pat tern ship firmly imbedded wing Cessna 150 after glancing off propeller near disaster no injured As far know no legal action resulted did would lose can bet big boys would suffer Air discipline us Right wrongwe stand lose What answer THINGS TO DO Sept 8-9 Kansas City RC Biplane Large Scale Jacomo Park Sept 9 Chicago Aeronuts 17th Annual 01 FF Meet Bong Field WI Sept 16 Thermaleers 38th Annual FF Meet Flat River MO Sept 15-16 Spirits St Louis Reno Warbird Pylon Races Sept 16 Hamilton County IN RC Flyers Open Fun Fly Limbo Combat Open Pylon Sept 16 South Bend IN Tn-Valley RC Club Annual Fun Fly Sept 22-23 Eagles IMVSA Soaring Meet Buder Park St Louis MO Sept 22-23 Thorn Creek RC Club Annual Pattern Contest Includes Pre-Novice Lan sing IL Ed Devine 312 331-7946 Sept 23 Chicago Aeronuts 36th Annual Mid western Championship FF Meet Bong Field WI Sept 23 Kokomo IN Blue Angels RC Fun Fly Paul Jones 317 628-3860 Sept 29-30 Carbondale IL Sky Squires Sport Scale Pattern District VI activity red hot clubs sanctioned contest has light turn-out con sider Ralph White VI RC CC says Dis trict VI will have over 120 sanctioned meets 79 Jim Thomerson VI CC CL FF reported too CL meets loads help sessions club contests social activities some fun flying just can find time go sanctioned meets District VI doing same time and/or same place Points Ponder CL Combat Bob Burch VI CL Contest Board stated Chicago Aero Angels newsletter ground friend takes away enemies McDonnell Douglas RC Clubs Carrier Wave Overheard pits Well problem pattern plane does what tell agree thanks Fred Holmes kind words Mid-Missouri RC Assoc Fly paper Thanks also support getting words out members FH 815 Oaklawn Dr Columbia MO 65201 can get share Kansas City Sunchasers RC Clubs big problem have lots trouble deciding flying site use weekend Maybe KC area flying sites helped spawn some contestants KCRCs Pattern meet very fcw clubs re porting larger usual turn-out Pat tern meet year Good show KCRC Soaring Flight Stan Watson 3402 Hickory Ln Hazelcrest IL 60429 St Louis Eagles Newsletter Ken Helen Olsen 820 Old Bonhomme Rd University City MO 63132 will keep glider pi lots well informed Soaring activities Inquire youre Indoor Rubber Scale Junior programs etc investigate Star Skipper Ed Whitten P0 Box 176 Wall St Station New York NY 10005 Lots good info Thanks Ed sample Quincy IL Falcons newsletter has hobby center reporting new thing will 1/5 scale 90 engines Another new thing have yet done er far behind can get Next months article will feature inter esting personality District VI rich cre ative talented people cant certainly justice deserve think few can spotlighted Any ideas have will welcome addition Im working some items promote District VI unit Although geographic layout rather widespread can foster homogeneous family modelers Whether resident KY IN IL MO also member Dis trict VI AMA what see thats real modelers So fly friendly skies See yall Iowa an esota orsir VII DISTRICT REPORT Kenneth F Merris District VII Vice-President 1023 Iowa Avenue Moscatine IA 52761 Associate VicePresidents James Clark 4444 Woodview Dr NE Cedar Rapids IA 52401 Robert Londbnrg 4928 Tiogo Sn. Daloth MN 55804 Tim Prion 11287 Soar Sterling Hgts MI 48078 William Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Tr St Joseph Ml 49085 Geoff Styles 2601 5 Beaomont Ave Koosassille WI 53139 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 Wayne Ynager 38235 Castle Romalas MI 48174 As said last reportGovernor Robert D Ray proclaimed July Model Aviation Month Iowa July 12th Present signing ceremonies MUSCATINE MINIATURE AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION club originating request procla mation following Iowa clubs DES MOINES MODELAIRESTRI-COUNTY RC Carrol IASOOLAND RC MODELERS Sioux City IA IOWA CITY AEROHAWKS AT LANTIC HAWKS RC CEDAR RA PIDS SKYHAWKS Also signing HAZEL SIGAFOOSE MAXEY HESTER Sig Manufacturing graciously supplied bumper stickers distribution Iowa clubs Mr EARL WITI president AMA presented Governor Ray honorary membership AMA AWARD OF AP PRECIATION support model avia tion MR DAN KNOX president Mus catine club presented Governor Ray Muscatine Miniature Aircraft Association cap honorary member group important thing come out proclamation may recognized some time fact governor has recog nized activity given time sig nature will show general public viable group individuals organized recognized beneficial selves type recognition helps AMA model aviation grow will help obtain greater public recognition 82 Model Aviation Contentment Satisfaction Jim Marvin Jackson Purchase Modelers Mayfield KY shows us what its about pure enjoy ment flight Governor 1-loDer u I-say signs --wloaem Avia sion Month proclamation Representatives attending signing ceremony Iowa Capitol steps MISSISSIPPI VALLEY SOARING contest held July 8th well-attended $200 cash prizes given away plus some merchandise prizes GREATER GRAND RAPIDS FUN FLY will held September 8 1979 KENT RADIO AEROMODELERs field event sponsored KENT RADIO AEROMODELERS WESTERN MICHI GAN RAF Contact 1049 28th St SW Wyoming MI 49509 informa tion MILWAUKEE FLYING ELECTRONS will again hold aerobatic scale con test Aero Park Airport Milwaukee August 18-19 1979 has always well-attended con test excellent prizes good competi tion Contact LARRY DATTILIO 4112 N Downer Ave RUSSELL KNETZGER 2625 E Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 52311 pre-registration other informa tion printed Nats will over Executive Council will have met hope have good report Council ac tions actions nominating committee meeting Nationals would like point out have NO comments agenda published Presidents Column makes little difficult vote wishes Council meeting ever take consideration comments newsletters receive does help Keep coming does take some time read now receive about 60 newsletters month Most very good informative would like remind newsletter editors about patch available HQ Write Larry Bolich Special Events Director complete information Arkansas siana Me,co trnma s VIII DISTRICT REPORT John Embry District VIII Vice-President 1500 Anita Street Sniphur LA 70663 Associane Vice-Peidenrs Razz Averill 9117 La Barranea NE Alburguergon NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Sulphur LA 70663 Gene Hempet 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 Witliam Hartey ttt 927 Commerce Pleasanton TX 78064 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Bacnlesoilte OK 74003 Nats time just around corner time writing have asked VP substitute him next two months report also possibil ity sit him Execu tive Council meeting Lincoln NB early August personally feel governing body Academy calibre number new ideas programs can come out main problem facing Executive Council moment attitude some its members few its members con stantly coming up old statements did cant Headquarters have again opinion always felt lot can ac complished group people say Lets get program started will help get organized whole thing just boils down better lead stand back wait someone lead read article time Followship Executive Council could review article find very beneficial time enough lecture would like comment some club news letters have sent way lately know much work put good newsletter club member would par ticipate club betterment month does newsletter editor club offi cers would beat down trying find work everyone So month get newsletter think much work went might contribute club newsletter Academy Model Aeronautics outstanding newsletters have opportunity read lately Lejournal dEscadrille 114th RC Aero Squadroh Grapevine TX Edited Al Alman 2609 Burningtree Ct Arlington TX 76014 newsletter Im referring first issue best Ive seen Keep up good work Al team Newsletters again far easiest way spread comments views want points kept secret dont let us hear us mean people read newsletters just heard President Jimmy Carters speech energy confidence Unit ed States thinks about objec tive light might also see problems facing clubs especially Academy Model Aeronautics basic ly same Inasmuch seem wan dering aimlessly direction closing would like challenge member District VIII stand up counted Show pride confidence club Academy participating DONT JUST STAND THEREFLY Ned Barnes District VIII AVP tainrado as aska lr Dakota h takota IXWytming DISTRICT REPORT Vince Mankowski District IX Vice-President 105 Waldo Circte Bellense Nt 68005 AssociaSe Vice-Presidesrns Charles Brannon 2220 Matiposa Blvd Casper WY 82601 Paul Kenel 910 North 12th Fargo NO 58102 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Aroada CO 80005 Jim OReilly 4760 N Basnin Wichina KS 67220 Jim Ricketts 516 S Cloodas Sinan Falls SD 57103 first taste Nats work 79 just hit whirlwind will continue next couple weeks has begun prepare Council meeting usually takes several days itself prepare bylaws commit tee meeting since have elected chairman committee will require additional preparation organize thoughts Councils meeting special interest groups meeting re quested last Council meeting because felt input essential addition Nats own stompin grounds site manpower problems Ive involved Add fact have selected years Control Line Category Director means now have opportunity get involved event directors officials equipment needs sorts different people Busy bet Fun Absolutely wouldnt miss world thing has made biggest impression during last few days spirit cooperation among modelers As example held press conference Lincoln last Monday July 24 task come up models display press television personnel Keep mind October1979 83 AMA President Earl Witt presents Governor Ray Appreciation Award Landon Morris holds governors proclamation Bob Hansing Minnesota Soaring Society ready launch Mississippi Valley Soar ing contest local modelers preparing National Championships checked old shopping list determined needed Pattern ship some Scale models few Free Flights Helicopter Sailplane Speed CL Rac ing Stunt couple flying demos once asked refused ask modeler borrow number ship week before Nats answer will SURE Thursday needed find helicop ter make flying demonstration call Council Bluffs Iowa finds Charlie Legg chopper disassembled Charlie worked weekend regular job somehow managed during evenings Friday Sat urday Sunday reassemble machine Monday afternoon Charlie made long drive Lincoln helicopter demonstration flight spirit coop eration makes Nats modeling worthwhile people would ever know about efforts Charlie Legg like others expects no payment re ward things because want Mr Legg Ed Prohaska Roy Hogan Joe Mock gave time loaned pride joy fellow modeler sincere thank Headquarters Visit weekend July 8 attended committee meeting Washington DC Rather return directly home took opportunity visit AMA HQ following Monday Tuesday Im going give lengthy report mechanics business carried out although can assure business run very professional efficient manner Instead want know some people have up fronL Everyone familiar Worths Wheeleys Winters Ehlings indeed lucky have fine gentle men doing such excellent job us Most nosing around however centered finding out about people no hears about watched people like receptionist Linda Brown answer phones sorted out daily paperwork proofread mater ial someone else Carol Merfeld Dale Kern teamed up handle Nats en try forms reply packets kept regular jobs going As Carol processed AMA business Dale Shirley Shipley sorted mail Later Shirley back handling supply service requests taking inventory Over Model Aviation Kay Schell took break posting charges hobby shop sales magazines show operation IBM Composer used AMA section Herb Silbermann laying out next issue MA treasurer Jim McNeill reported accounting department last issue MA another area increasing activi ty havent done already read article already have read re-read Jims report Micheline Madison back another small room lined files books sea paperwork first seen talking phone about CL Combat Team material looking information someone else has requested making some notes other projects yet done day Outside doorway almost hall Debbie Dews types pro cesses sanctions non-stop basis possible mention everyone Most time cannot count everyone always scurrying around doing something Yet person interrupted question request re sponded quickly completely smile dont know AMA finds people like hope dont ever lose Sioux Falls RCers attended Control Line contest put Jim Ricketss AVP South Dakota Doing super job timing counting laps helping Jim put CL contest Sioux Falls RCers Radio Control boys chipped help needed benefitted special thank Sioux Falls RCers Control Line crowd Ohmagorsh bad enough put someones name magazine incorrectly get club wrong put whole crowd differ ent state ohmagorsh explain quote letter AVP Frank Hughes Kansas City MISSOURI Well now youve done Oily real ly have gone done time area may cut off supply Hot Stuff infiltrate balsa supply un known alien termite awakens eats after balsa has glued sanded isnt bad enough want know fact now Vince wouldnt lie alone have come aid can grant reasonable amount safety whenever might pass way again have actually broken up small band clan members rented 10 Greyhoud buses ready head way very large AniWna fornia ii da x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 2501 Armour Lane Redoodo Beach CA 90278 Associate Vice-Presidents Glenn Carte, 2020 Gill Pont Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Ale, Chisoim 1500 West Sham Fresno CA 93711 Lonnie Knoeher 4295 Boulder Hmy Las Vesas NV 89121 John Pond 4269 Syoko Circle San J000 CA 95136 Bob Reynolds Rt 5 Boo 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Snomden Ann. Long Beach CA 908GB Keith Whitney 14465 Jupiter Salt Lake City UT 84117 once can lead off some really good news reported last year AMA named defendent lawsuit brought Minnesota case recently settled out court no cost AMA Well almost no cost AMA did have hire local attorney represent out way along battle IRS being favorably settled can turn important matters FAI World Free Flight Finals held Taft October 6 7 8 shap ing up big As writing 23 countries have submitted entries pos sible should try see least day activity dont care interests radio control line owe yourself see first time 25 rope sitting reading wondering what world guy talk ing about right Well Ill tell being able convince small nasty group rope really didnt know what saved neck So now have saved neck two times think its about time told whats wrong No 1 last months issue MA think last month mentioned static display Antioch Center attended know put Northern Knights Sunchasers honor meeting BUT said bold print Kansas City KANSAS show held beautiful MISSOURI last liveable place left crime-ridden earth Thats MISSOURI son No 2 months issue MA July second picture down right column mentioned caption Dick Meyers helping Kansas Citys Skynights display Now boy call out State Militia halt bus convoy Everyone MISSOURI knows Dick Meyers name RAY RAY helping set up NORTHERN KNIGHTS two words joking aside Vince did enjoy hav ing visit display want know welcome come back time appreciate mention pictures us report did put us Kansas apologize will apologize again per son District IX meeting held also-beautiful Kansas City KANSAS October 27 Executive Director John Worth will joining us Kansas City special guest years US has hosted Free Flight Finals month June busy attending club meetings lot think once month too often go club meeting attended seven June Some reported last column month Ive couple report want attend meeting drop line Towards end June attended joint meeting Rockwell International Eagles Northrop Model Club meeting presided over Rockwell club president Phil Mosko assisted Northrop club president Paul lmrisek clubs have mutual problem looking flying site Sound familiar using site Whites Point San Pedro trial basis However complaints noise nearby neighbors ended trial period sour note option called can no longer fly meeting ran old time free flighter presently flying radio name George Hume last saw him 1950 meeting kind homecoming Northrop club first club ever visited Vice-President also turned out first club visited twice few days later made return visit another club club Camarillo Fly ing Circus meeting run president Chuck Asprion assisted vice-president Ron Ingram super turnout lots wives kids hand see film 84 Model Aviation Marvelous Miniatures meeting primarily present members Nick Johnen Su perior Service Award Nick key element clubs obtaining flying site team effort Nick spearheaded effort club planning mall show will set up around portable AMA booth also plan show film Mar velous Miniatures couple hours club wants use booth drop line Ill see get no cost club film have can also shown Scout troops similar functions enlighten modeling continue receive letters con stituents lot have some good ideas am trying implement Keep writ ing inputs get items can initiate Next month Ill list candidates Contest Board election give dead line rules voting THERMALS Alaska ana on ington xl DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District XI Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Associate Vice-Presidents Al coiner 1607 S non Elm Ponaseilo 1003201 Simon Dreese Rt 16cc 48 Broadniew MT 59015 Ed MoColiough 53SE 61 Portland OR 97215 Orlando Oly Rnco 26608 Doner Cs. Kent WA 98031 Chock Thompson N 3813 Normandie Spokane WA 99205 Doe Zipoy 21418 NE Main St Redmond WA 98052 month have request make of As know clubs have lost flying site last few months cases Sites owned clubs Still clubs denied ac cess own fields power model fly ing trend nationwide growing rapidly AMA taking steps help clubs much possible now help may way Until happens seems should can help oursetves Experience gained over last few years indicates club gets situa tion could cause lose its flying site much anyone outside group can help Winning things seems selling job one-onone basis AMA HQ will send some infor mation gleaned other experiences can possibly help occurred problem probably differs locality gathered information dis trict analyzed might learn some thing directly help us Therefore would like clubs indi viduals have position los ing flying site last three years send information Please let know what problem found out about what did about it ended up has data will analyzed sent AMA will help others well can use data own area see can head off some things dont have tell noise worst enemies prevention thing worth cure Barnstormers Biplane Meet Ed McCullough Assoc VP Portland has sent us another fine report area will let him tell about event own words pictures accompanying column taken Bob Baich Port land Skyknights Model Airplane Club originals beautiful color might print well black white June 17th Delta Park Portland OR first annual biplane meet held Barnstormers MAC Portland As far know first biplane meet ever held Northwest first seemed would contest Sunday morning weather turned downright nasty gas crunch got bad told would no gas available Portland weekend Although little gas found Sunday weath er looked bad As matter fact probably some best flying weather exists exception small squall what wind was light steady right down runway Since virtually contestants Portland assume other biplane fanatics region stayed away because adverse conditions Two events scheduled flown dozen contestants Both flying static display seemed please rather large crowd spectators Most contestants flew both events Stand Off Scale Barn storming used same airplane both Prizes trophies awarded fifth place both events prizes ing given local hobby shops nice prizes indeed biplane kit course first prize Winners airplanes Scale 1 Dick Hansen/Jenny 2 Don Lindsay/Fleet 3 Bob Mingle/Waco 4 Roger Wilson/Skybolt 5 Dick Smith/GereSport Barnstorming 1 Sergei Dennenbaum/Pulsar 2 Dick Hansen/ Jenny 3 Don Lindsay/Fleet 5 Vein Ahi berg/Pitts Dave Gardner BMAC President Contest Director did nice job real reason contest held though Steve Tischler Steve editor Barnstorm er newsletter secretary club Without drive desire see contest held would have happened think illustrates takes person enthusiasm get club started towards worthwhile goal Thanks Steve So now time District Xl biplane nuts start getting ready Se cond Annual Barnstormer Biplane Meet held next June Portland October1979 85 UICK 3-mansen ano denny wes nirsi Scale Airplane least 12 years old mu reps cuigra nas veanimei enginenot sHown meet Builder unknown u-meet origi trom Concepts uarn- Uob gina Waco stormer kit Model Don Lindsaygine gives realistic sound JUNIOR FLIGHT ED WHITTE BoxWall St Sta New York NV 10005 FLY INAMAS THIRD FALL FLYING FAIR CONTROL LINE POSTAL CONTEST sort blew opportunity nounce contest before August start flying has extended through Novem ber Some course have already told us youve taken some flights August thats OK since rules same last year couple changes though Most important now two events youngsters 16 under fly ing stock plastic ready-to-fly models se cond change age limit regu lar event has raised include up through l8years old So dont have dig up last years magazine heres whole poop 1 The Postal Contest open young sters everywhere NO entry fee AMA membership NOT required 2 The SPECIAL EVENT youngsters 16 under flights stock readyto-fly plastic models rules listed below regular event pertain special plastic event except plastic models may flown 3 All contestants REGULAR event must 18 years old younger 4 All flying must supervised adult will time flights record Sig nature time sheets adult affadavit models flights ac cordance rules times recorded accurate 5 A safety check model must made adult supervisor 6 Fly time during August September October November 1979 As offi cial flights wanted may taken day model may entered 4 70/fl r2 zz _____7 _____________ 5 /4 A medals will awarded first three places event special AMA Certi ficates will awarded warranted 8 Rules event stated first two paragraphs plus first sentence third paragraph 1976/77 AMA rule book page 26 under event no 25 Con trol Line hA Solo Race quote Any kind control line model permit ted has engine stock factoryequipped fuel tank displacement over 005 1 cubic inches Models must equipped two metal control lines 35 feet mini mum length Minimum wire diameter line 0008 inch plane flown time against clock entrant must fly plane also perform engine starting refueling model released watch started timing continues 48 laps during period model must land refueled restarted least once 9 In addition contestant must builder model except course Special Plastic Ready-Built event 10 Stop watch remains running during refueling restart periods 11 The function helper hold model ground after contes tant has started engine goes center circle Helper releases model signal contestant flier 12 NO mechanical engine cut-off system allowed 13 NO intentional pit stops allowed tank still contains fuel Pit stops may made due engine failure run ning out fuel 14 If fuel tank will fly model longer 2-91 Ii ____ii 2--___A 48 laps model must started less full tank ensure proper pit stop 15 landing model must allowed come full stop its own accord must touched moving 16 During pit stop helper must touch model until after contestant starts engine re leasing signal contestant flier 17 ALL launches ground 18 Model must flown approximately parallel ground flight disqualified adult supervisor moderate violation 19 Score total elapsed time including pit stop time initial Rise-Off-Ground launch completion 48th lap 20 Please note Flying Third AMA Fall Flying Fair Postal Contest covered AMA Contest Sanction unless individual flights made during otherwise AMA sanctioned contest AMA surance applies accordingly 21 Send results received De cember 31 1979 Ed Whitten Last years results better first.lets see what can year Heres hoping clubs will sponsor contests youngsters especially postal Please send ALL times loners too should get out dads older friends after s against clockt RESULTS OF AMAS CHiCKEN HIGH INDOOR POSTAL CONTEST Hey did see Page 88 September issue contestants door contest list took up entire page didnt leave us space say Congratulations winners So CONGRATULATIONS Graham Davitt Leeds England won Hand Launched Stick Event whopping 10 minutes plus Easy B flight makes two wins out two Graham Nice going CONGRATULATIONS Tom Croft Manchester IN winning times 370 390 Hand Launched Glider Tom led whole bunch Indiana fliers high places contest get entries next winters postal contest bet will just have beg AMA space list top 10 run whole works STAR SKIPPERS CHUCK MARKOS DOUBLE WHAMMY next step up ladder Delta Dart really building flying both Out door Indoor models SO BIG neophytes just dont make Shown Chuck Markos 2-step NFFS Indoor flier first model has flat wing uses Dart plastic prop second uses same plans sliced cambered wing ribs bent wood prop Thats way bit time full sized plans additional details courtesy Chicago Aeronuts send self-addressed stamped envelope SASE Chuck Markos 1106 Montgomery Drive Deerfield IL 60015 Tell him Ed sent So thats gang forthis month 86 Model Aviation 3r
Edition: Model Aviation - 1979/10
Page Numbers: 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86
Frank Zaics name known over world model aviations living legends among famous authors articles books subject found ing father Academy Model Aero nauticsgoing back mid-30s AAMA Frank wrote AMA HQ recently noting controversy over decision remove magazine option adult AMA members 1979 except Family members re ceive automatically noted al ways intended AMA have its own maga zine first editor also noted legal obligation involved help lustify status non-profit ganization Subsequent discussion brought out point merely having newsletter house organ would suffice 1978 IRS specifically noted organization news portion Model Aviation magazine does count toward qualification AMAs status educational scientific organization whereas construction state-of-the-art-type articles Among Franks comments onder members realize Model via tion could reduce hold dues constant needed advertising bookkeeping profit MA could used AMA budget should also make ad vertisers feel good easing finan cial cost membership custom ersthis standard procedure practically organization Franks comments about advertising consistent original intent AMAs publication began back 30s guideline until mid-60s AMA News became part commercial magazine arrangement died 1975 commercial magazine went bankrupt AMA went back publishing its own magazine concept changed order prove members no general AMA funds being used finance new version Model viation decided maintain independent magazine budget done income magazine earmarked maga zine still true present its good idea because means magazine profits will go improving magazine pages color etc Yet AMA keeps growing maga zine advertising increases currently lim / Signature Lldsee Frank Zaic AMAs founders member Model Aviations Hall Fame looked like 1933 Orville Wright signed Glider License Federation Aeronautique Internationale behalf National Aeronautic Association before AMA Orville Wright Chairman NAAs Contest Committee Zaic also notes Wil bur Wright died year Frank born ited no 20% contents can come day surplus funds could transferred general AMA income potential great too far down road Frank Zaics thinking still appropriate food thought some Franks other comments interest tells what like during first days AMAs magazine during 30s first two issues prepared place Lt Alden Lt Alden definitely moving spirit Without him may have AMA early did form have now Anyway did editing typing material $2400 pawn shop Underwood did layout pasting drawing plans covers Page numbers headings set up letterby-letter cut second-hand 15c copies Esquire magazines terest note first two issues did cost AAMA American Academy Model Aeronautics penny Lt Alden paid printing postage Sort set example present MA does cost AMA penny two issues Lt Alden physically unable living dollar per day above points out importance having organization will perform task depending individual contri butions free time money Hope above will bring out few points may help clarify situa tion help members realize value magazine F urthermore according Frank Another point very vital assurance keeping continuity toric recording model aviation have no guarantee private sector magazines will stay business years years will change policy sur 74 Model Aviation rFrom AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents h ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 AMA FOUNDER AND AMAS MAGAZINE Federation Aeronautique Internatiotiale UNITED STATES OF AMERICA CLASS B GLIDER LICENSE Mr Frank Zaic Place Date BirthiUg 1 19L2i ChaIrman N A Contest CommIttee License No149- Date Issued June 9- 195-Issued Type Glider viving ones may speciaiize activities would recorded AMA obliged record phase Being corpo rate entity AMAs existence wil depend particular individuals will go on Personnel will change better worse basic work will continue Its important note AMA members today relatively new Few know background AMA got started what founding fathers meant Thus needs understood long range interests involved transcend immediate wants Therefore true intended organization re sponsive wishes its membership also obligation maintain directives purposes long established Toward end Frank Zaics thoughts important part AMA heritage still meaning ful guideline future HOMEOWNERS COVERAGE FOR MODEL AIRCRAFT Ever since courts Pennsylvania up held ruling excludes model aircraft coverage homeowners insurance policy has confusion over whether AMAs liability protection primary se condary subject described Model Aviation magazine March 79 issue page 73 also RC Modeler magazine August 79 issue page 60 Regardless AMAs coverage applies other coverage doesnt So surest protec tion AMA member covered automatically However should rash claims against AMAs coverage its reasonable expect AMAs cost go up ultimate effect amount AMA dues Obviously therefore desirable re verse situation because Penn sylvania ruling model aircraft treated same full-scale people-carrying aircraft likely happen because now insurance companies have alerted idea model aircraft accidents can ex pensive though rare like ly go back previous situation models regarded toys unlikely cause problems So though Pennsylvania decision commonly regarded ridiculous chance s overturning slim thing legal fight reversal courts would expensive idea holding down costs compromised theres another approach successfully applied already has restored model aircraft coverage some homeowners policies no extra cost idea has advised Alex Chisolm AMA member also independent insurance agent Alex AMA District X Vice-President few years ago long-time leader model activities Fresno area California provides insurance protection number West Coast model firms insur ance companies provided AMAs basic mem bership coverage awhile during mid-70s Thus Alex knows business sugges tion no mere pipe dream AMA CLUB REPORT 1978-19 As December 31 1978 43 clubs have memberships 100 New fact Pioneer RC Club has topped Orange Coast RCers has larg est several years Club 0140 1330 0116 0575 0329 0428 0551 Pioneer RC Club Inc Orange Coast RC Birds Inc Valley Forge Signal Seekers DC/RC Rockland County RC Greater Pittsburgh Aero RCers 0641 Tidewater RC Inc 0623 Richardson RC Club 0636 Northern Virginia RC Club 0162 South Alameda County RCers StateMembers CA348 CA 340 CA240 PA 210 MD200 NJ 1 92 PA 18 1 VAi 76 TXi 70 VA 1 65 CA 15 5 0970Sky Masters RC ClubMIi 55 0703Mid-Hudson RC SocietyNYi 50 0528Tulse GluedobbersOKi 50 0643Boeing Hawks RC Flyers merged WAi 44 0122CA139 0347MAi 34 0444NYi 32 0338MAi 26 0218FL123 0285 Cordoba Model Masters South Shore RC Blue Angels Cape Ann RC MAC Suncoast Aero Modelers Ft Wayne Flying Circuits Inc 0617 Manned Spacecraft Center RC East Bay RC Denver RC Eagles Prince Georges RC 495th RC Squadron Mentor Area RC Society Chicagoland RC Goodyear Model Airplane Club 0544CAi 20 i293COi19 0334MD119 0340MAi18 0508OHi18 0247 ILi18 0502 OHli 7 0599Chattanooga RCCIubTN113 0413Central Jersey RCNJ1i2 0468Rochester Aero ModelersNYi i 2 0274Suburban Aero Club Chicago ILill 0188CTill 0131CAlb 0156CAlb 0383MNiiO 0524OHi08 Oi2iCAlOS 0179COi03 0773AZiOl 0360MIbC 1016FLiOO Northern Connecticut RC Mann RC Club Inc San Jose Wavemasters RC Twin City RC Western Ohio RK Society Conejo RC Pikes Peak RC Arizona RC Society Inc Indian City RC Club Gold Coast RCers No Members 124 25--49 5074 7599 INi22i00i24 125 & up No Clubs 857 37i 1 20 62 24 19 1453 intent aircraft exclusion al lows insurance company insure liability model airplanes Since time have insured several model airplane enthusiasts primary lia bility attaching endorsement homeowners policy business liability policy did submit wording company have always accepted made clarification part policy have never yet submitted endorse ment turned down know ledgeable underwriter understood agreed fol lowing wording applies modify aircraft exclusion follows aircraft exclusion relating watercraft aircraft does ap ply model boats model airplanes hobby variety TOLEDO RAFFLE BIGGEST EVER years Toledo Weak Signals RC Club has conducted AMA raffle con nection annual exposition gener ous donation AMA has resulted efforts typically about thousand dollars year 25th anniversary show produced bigger usual nation$2i 25 Out amount two sets trophies will provided RC events 79 Nats balance will go AMA ScholarContinued page 78 What has done endorsement added homeowner policies says aircraft exclusion clause does apply model boats model airplanes Such re quest coming independent insurance agent has some weight Alex has gotten ac ceptance number modeling clients several different companies can can others Its worth try goal starting movement get insurance com panies accept models what Alexs own words subject concerning case homeowners insurer denied claim court backed up claiming RC model airplane just much aircraft passengercarrying 747 might have made both insurer court look absolutely ridicu lous its fact life insurer can find loophole big claim would pretty stupid go ahead pay About 15 years ago could see possi bility type thing happening forms coverage specifically de signed aircraft airports allied activ ity written aircraft insurers insurers write homeowners policies Homeowners policies include liability surance kinds hobbies sports cluding golf hunting fishing baseball whatever first introduced about 1954 same aircraft exclusion used still use today Since have discovered RC insurance companies havent discovered us feel have legitimate need theyll remove aircraft ex clusion fly model airplanes Back 1964 Harold Cox AMA member claims manager leading insurance company worked out clarification October1979 75 TXi 21 Total Clubs THE TRANS-AM RELAY RACE southern section United States have opport unity participate great event spectator supporter should receiving issue Model Aviation shortly before race take-off Sep tember 4 Duiles International Airport event have fol lowing developments race five teams five seven members will launch model aircraft race competition across United States best time point-to-point basis No pilot vehicle may exceed 55 mph team will fly two days overnight stop change-over point five new teams will take over relay next two days 12 relay change overs flying Washington DC Ontario CA back-tracking Las Vegas October 2 has year-long effort ganizing planning has vir tually full-time occupation Bob Doris Rich dedication race would never have gotten off ground So JOIN THEM ENROUTE AND CHEER OUR COMPETITORS ON Listed opposite page landing stop-over points enroute will able meet see Interstate highways Teams 12 legs race follows team captains hometown shown Leg Team 1 Dougs Hobby Shop Windrifters Indian Head MD Team 2 DCRC Team Gaithersburg MD Team 3 Woodbridge RC Club Team L Aquia Harbor VA PRESIDENTS REPORT President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS EARL E WITT 26 Warwick Drive Chambersburg PA 17201 Idds C jor Yd -ft Team 4 Northern VA RC Club Team Haymarket VA Team 5 Prince Georges RC Club Team Washington DC Leg B Team 1 Charlotte Flyers Charlotte NC Team 2 Miniature Aircraft Soc Team Canton NC Team 3 Tarheel Prop Spinners Southern Pines NC Team 4 LARKS Lexington SC Team 5 Jackson Flyers Columbia SC Leg C Team 1 Flying Griffins Orchard Hill GA Team 2 Atlanta Flyers Atlanta GA Team 3 Kirk Wheeler Team Lilburn GA Team 4 Atlanta Drones Team Decatur GA Team 5 Georgia Sr Citizen Flyers Team Americus GA Leg D Team 1 Radio Aero Modelers Team 2 Prattville AL Team 2 Radio Aero Modelers Team 1 Prattville AL Team 3 BAMA Flyers Team Birmingham AL Team 4 Meridian RC Club Team 1 Meridian MS Team 5 Meridian RC Club Team 2 Meridian MS Leg F Team Nelarks Team West Monroe LA Team 2 Capitol City RC Club Team Jackson MS Team 3 BTHOOM Team Downers Grove IL Team 4 No Central LA Aeromodelers Hodge LA Team 5 Shreveport Area RK Soc Team Minden LA Leg F Team 1 Houston RC Club Team Stafford TX Team 2 Lone Star Travelers Carroilton TX Team 3 NASA Flyers Houston TX Team 4 Southwest Modelers RC Club Hurst TX Team 5 Sharks Team Too Bossier City LA Leg G Team 1 Greater Southwest RC Club Ft Worth TX Team 2 Odessa Prop Busters Team Odessa TX Team 3 Haskeil Fliers Haskell TX Leg H Team 1 Windy Weather Wing Wagglers Big Spring TX Team 2 SPLAT Team Spur TX Team 3 John Wolflick Team El Paso TX Team 4 Warren Weaver Team El Paso TX Team 5 Mexican Association Team El Paso TX Leg Team 1 Southern Arizona Modelers Tucson AZ Team 2 Alamogordo Model Aviators Alamogordo NM Team 3 Hildalgo Wing Nuts Team Lordsburg NM Team 4 Fred Ewing Team Lordsburg NM 76 Model Aviation Team 5 Tucson RC Team Tucson AZ Leg J Team 1 Louis Lavine Team Tempe AZ Team 2 Sun Valley Fliers Phoenix AZ Team 3 Super Falcons Team Phoenix AZ Team 4 Chandler Sport Flyers Gilbert AZ Team 5 James Peterson Team Arcadia CA Leg K Team 1 1st Weedwaker Aero Squad San Diego CA Team 2 Scale Squad So CA Team Anaheim CA Team 3 Riverside RC Club Team Loma Linda CA Team 4 Torrey Pines Gulls San Diego CA Team 5 San Gabriel Valley RC League Hacienda Heights CA Leg L Team 1 Ruppert Team Morro Bay CA Team 2 SAMS Race Team Bellevue WA Team 3 LVRC Gamblers Las Vegas NV Team 4 Torrey Pines Gulls San Diego CA Team 5 SCAMPS Garden Grove CA TRANS-AM RC RELAY RACE SCHEDULE Leg DepartStop-OverArrive START OF RACE Sept 4 TuesRichmond VASept 5 Wed ADulles lnternl AirportKings DominionRaleigh NC ETA 1100 am-12 noonWendell-Knightdale Airport ETA 1200-100 pm Sept 6 ThursFayetteville NCSept 7 Fri BRaleigh NCFayetteville Comm ChurchColumbia SC ETA 1200-100 pmintertec Data Systems 1-20 Exit 65 ETA 1230-130 pm Sept 10 MonAtlanta GASept 11 Tues CColumbia SCSo Dekaib MallMontgomery AL ETA 100-200 pmAuburn U Campus 80 ETA 1130 am-1230 pm Sept 12 WedMeridian MSSept 13 Thurs DMontgomery ALGaylords Parking LotJackson MS ETA 1230-130 pmHwy 49 So South 1-20 ETA 1100-1200 noon Sept 14 FriMonroe LASept 15 Set EJackson MSnear GM PlantShreveport LA ETA 1130 am-1230 pmSharks Flying Field Airline Dr ETA 1100-1200 noon Sept 17 MonDallas TXSept 18 Tues FShreveport LAMesquite RC FieldFt Worth TX ETA 100-200 pmTarrant Co Jr College ETA 1030-1130 am Sept 19 WedAbilene TXSept 20 Thurs GFt Worth TXAileene MillsOdessa TX ETA 1200-100 pmWarfield Truck Stop ETA 1230-130 pm Sept 21 FriVan Horn TXSept 22 Sat HOdessa TXHoliday innEl Paso TX ETA 100-200 pmCowtown Boot Co ETA 1030-1130 am Sept 24 MonLordsburg NMSept 25 Tues IEl Paso TXTruck Weigh StationTucson AZ ETA 1230-130 pmPima Co Fairgrounds ETA 1230-130 pm Sept 26 WedPhoenix AZSept 27 Thurs JTucson AZSanders AviationBlythe CA So 56th StBlythe Fairgrounds ETA 1100-1200 noonETA 1130 am-1230 pm Sept 28 Friindlo CASept 29 Sat KBlythe CAVan Buren Rd No 1-10Ontario CA ETA 1100-1200 noonOntario Speedway ETA 1030-1130 am Oct 1 Mon L Ontario CA Barstow CA Virginia Way & Barstow Rd ETA 1030-1130 am MODEL AVIATION MONTH Model aviation officially recog nized Governor Robert Ray State Iowa proclamation pro claiming July Model Aviation Month state culmination efforts District VII Vice-President Ken Morris 12 Iowa model clubs signing ceremony governors office governor made hon orary member AMA present ed Muscatine Miniature Aircraft Association hat Bumper stickers pro claiming Model Aviation Month Iowa distributed Sig Manufacturing Company represented ceremony Hazel Sigafoose Maxey Hester Public recognition type pro vides stature hobby ot-IJoIll ILr N,Ao B 1, &mo nor ThE Sm, rUC Itrio ttori fl,03t333 SOodol 0333133 331030333k31 lo3fl UoodporO 303 A33d3.3 II3I33In3d3333g3,,33j3Ir3I3t3 333333313333333t333 o,3101,r33013,d ILIi330,fl3333333333131333 flo~ 3r333331 ILIl,,lo133o1333333333333 3 33330333333 333333333333333133d,33333p33g3103O3333313303r33 r33333fl333 O3333 333 IO3p3d0 333 33333 11333133 13 33333 31331, 133303 C3 3333I303 3 N,. rI3,.0 31 IOK Ill I0w1,3,3 3333 S333333 j30 U,3O3fl3 3IoirI \urtrro, 3i1ortI I3 oI,, 3 IlI03~3I Oct 2 Tues Las Vegas NV Union 76 Truck Stop ETA 1230-130 pm END OF RACE October1979 77 proclamation making July Model Aviation Month Iowa signed Iowa Governor Robert D Ray surrounded enthusiastic group modelers including Earl F Witt 3rd left national president Academy Model Aeronautics Also attending several other modeling dignitaries including John D Mertz left Des Moines Modelaires presi dent Hazel Sigafoose right Witt Sig Manufacturing Ken Morris over gover nors left shoulder 7th District VP AMA far right Maxey Hestor Sig Manufac turing young man next governor Morris son Iowa Des Moines groups have actively promoting membership respective clubs type media event pleasing results governor made honorary member AMA SECRETARY-TREASURERS REPORT Jim McNeiII AMA Secretary-Treasurer 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 get letters readers erry Bockius Colchester CT writes expect types fly Indoor microfilm ships would wonder such heavy insurance claims incurred youd care comment Id interested Id glad comment Jerry percentage declared Free Flight fliers AMA rolls less 2% total membership believe registered Free Flight enthusiasts small number fly Indoor ships Thus portion Indoor people overall membership quite small Since about 80% fliers RC another sizeable group general interest no special insurance rate others has devised yet However may someday come Douglas Dalilke Oshkosh WI asks No 1 does AMA need high rent Washington DC lobby RC dislike being given no voice matter No 2 Up cold sometimes -30 F pay surance Dec Jan Feb No 3 insure man class es flies charge Indoor flier 40 lb RC monster answer Doug concerning AMA HQ location that AMA started As subsidiary NAA AMA has either same building across street until now open-minded moving lower rent location factors involved Cer tainly some help located heart government agencies suggestion 9-month insurance plan unique dont know would work What flier under such scheme flew plane balmy day during no-insurance month bad accident have reply third question maybe someday will try such proposal YOU have question ask con cerning Academy its dues insurance whatever Write see answer want thank Jerry Bockius Doug Dahlke being concerned enough correspond cannot promise reply mag Ill give answer AMA has come long way since little kid grew up 100 miles Doug Janesville WI flew 12 months year outdoors RC no radios no glow gasoline engines rub ber bands mailed 25 cents NAA license fly contests Later 25c rubber jobs SOc gas sies Today dues hundred times higher $25 license Everything else little higher also other thing forgot mention Doug minute ago DO have voice matter have voice matter repre sented excellent District VP Mr Ken Morris sits AMA gov erning body votes behalf change modeling laws EXCITING SMASH FINISH TO MIAMA REPORT unique special interest group has its own newsletter published eight times year contains Indoor 3-view plans little peanut-size scale planes national news Indoor Scale flying interested building Indoor Rubber-Powered Scale write Dr John Martin 3227 Darwin St Miami FL 33133 $5 year become member receive eight issues Hangar Pilot news flash Dr John adds $1000000 send blimp ready inflated poor blimp parked outside hangar fliers busy inside microfilm job important flight before fat blimp takes up Kay I-tartan nas just set new Florida state record Indoor Stick 2334 other fliers congratulating him L-R Terry Rimert Jim Black Ron Sharpton Jim Stewart Bill Smead Doc Martin Ray Harlan Roman Szymula MIAMA special interest group has members over US Together NIMAS co-sponsor annu al time trials Northwood Institute West Baden IN interested little funny Indoor Scale planes write Dr John sign up Next time will begin new expose another AMA special interest group See then. Toledo Raffle ship Fund Thanks strong support Meanwhile Raffle Chairman Ed Graben stetter has provided report 79 raf fle winnersa fantastic array Al Hard le New Castle PAMax 90F engine L E Monneyhan Nashville TNWebra Speed 61 engine Carlos Priemer El Paso TXEnya 60 XEII engine Cont pg 75 Weak Signals 78 Model Aviation symbol MIAMA Indoor organizationthe beautiful Goodyear blimp facilities tradition MIAMA fliers both respectful grateful So impor tant fat blimp parked outside cold could inside its own parlor safe world Read see. L-R Rayot Boston .was captain USA WC Indoor Team Roman Szymula Ron Sharpton Jim Black watching Ray tune up C B Haag Ft Wayne INK&B 61 pump type engine Richard W Folk Pandora OHSupertigre X6OSL engine Keith Orman Charlestown INRossi R60 engine C Nelson Detroit MIYS 60 5R engine Cherie Hodges W Carrollton OH---Kraft 60 engine Tom Hassling Quncy ILPSi D Mustang kit Paul Miller Mt Clemens MICrus 700 series radio Albert Winters BirminghamMIAce FM radio W Hansen Racine WIOSFS6O engine W Hale Bowling Green OH4-ch EK Logic trol radio Tom Wilber Columbus OHMRC series 775 radio Michon Detroit MIValair MK36T radio Mike Shareck Lindsey OntCannon model 820 radio E Carbaic Berrien Springs MIVariant 5-ch radio Roger Bedell Belleville MIExpert series MK2 5-ch radio Hank Damask Monroeville PAFutaba FP6 FN radio James Rodens Springfield ILTH6 Tower Hobbies radio Mike Bokalich Amherst OHRear Win Speedster kit Keith Jackson Appollo PARoyal Super Sport radio Connecticut Maine achusetts Hampshire Rhode Island nt DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Associate Vice-Presidenes Robert C Brodnar 405 Male Streen Nashua NJ 03060 Raymond Gibouleau 39 High Sn Old Town Mt 04468 George Parker 7 Pool Dr LeeMA 01238 A Mikn Schindler 5 Bolduc Dr Ledyard CT 06339 William Wilbur 6 Laurel Ave Kittery ME 03904 Well Nats once again behind us about 50 hours spend hav ing arrived Tuesday PM departing NH again 8 AM Thursday morning extreme pleasure being present first meeting newly chartered club first meeting first chartered clubtheir charter arrived day meeting called WINNI PESAUKEE RADIO CONTROLLERS club officers President Barry Northrup V-P Gerard Bachand three Ba chands belong AMA Secretary Wayne Richardson 61 Richardsons AMA members Treasurer old friend Armand Cote has RC hobby sport probably since before got re member meeting him Sunday fun-fly abandoned Conway Airport back about 1956 used ground-based Gyro trans mitters latest device directionfinder developed Harry Morgan used small loop listen regeneration receiver Dick Sherman came along visit big help fielding some questions about CB mat ters rulemaking Ernie Stomer Norwalk OHF7F Tigercat Twin kit Jim Moorhead Atlanta GAKraft series 79 radio Kevin Brown Wadsworth OHFox Twin en gine Mark Aimanovich Dayton OHHertenberger 61 FGC engine W M Halpin Rochester NY6-ch Cox Hobbies radio Pat Delcastillo Toledo OHCarrerra ASW 17 glider kit Robert Kucher Oshkosh WITrion Pattern Randall Lewis Bowling Green OHBucker Jungmeister bi-plane kit C J Smith Grand Balne MIOS Max 60 en gine Ed Bywalec Chicago ILHB 61 PDP engine Shirley Mienter Toledo OHOPS 60 engine Dan Baker Adrian MIUFO kit Bridi Tern Heminger Toledo OHWankel 30 en gine William Wardlow Whippany NJT28D kit John Gaston Melbourne FLPatricia Pattern kit Eugene Luxton Burton MIPrather Dee Vee Racing boat kit Lowell Laney Cincinnati OHT2A Sport kit Allan Hoover Royal Oaks MIRoyal C47 kit Bob Johnson Fon du Lac WIPrather Pan ther kit Ralph Corelle Salisbury NCHoward DGA 15 kit John Smith Brockton MA tells has another spectacular demo-fly works October great names RC expected present including Tony Bonetti disappointed didnt make last onewe too Tony felt flying good April 1st District Meeting YOU AINT SEEN NO THING YET John finest organ izers have whole AMA John plans have seminar-type meetings well demos lots other surprises Have received few calls out-of-state AMA members way summer vacation New Hampshire people ask can fly up can contact So far have able come up good solid suggestions Phone want fly vaca tion New England dont have Torrey Pines asphalt runways some good hills provide some soaring lift still lots fields RC few FF U-control clubs have grown faster year other clubs New England door has several sites New England too Whats pleasure Just call informa tion think getting back ba sics now can expect AMA con tinue grow recent decision truly tax exempt organization general agreement need flying field procurement other goals can look some good solid growth next two three years Happy see fine articles Sec retary-Treasurer Jim McNeill Alabama Great job Jim helping AMA members understand HQ financial story well getting some good licks AMA torian New Jersep Ynrk II DISTRICT REPORT John C Grigo District II Vice-President 6387 Badger Drive Lvckpvrt NY 14094 Associate Vice-Presidents Pete Bianchini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 John Byrne 36-29 213th St. Rayside NY 11361 Prank Drench 5 Willow Ave Piscanaway NJ 08854 Hank Likes 46 Cury Dr Tows River NJ 58753 Adam SassIer 50 Raedi Rd. Apt A-2 Schenectady NY 12309 Tom Silver RD3 Box 412 Messeva NY 13662 Hank Swish 2 Lorraine Ave Auburn NY 13021 have procrastinated long enough writ ing column hoping see flood re turned questionnaires clubs Dis trict II flood has decidedly under whelming 30 158 clubs re sponding Dont complain disagree actions Council meeting because will responding accord majority voice 30 clubs took trouble read return questionnaire results first question asked rate six items order importance club way tallied low score important high score least important Flying sites rates first place importance 59 points check results ques tion 3 before get excited about Second spot point went clear RC frequencies 60 points temper thought vast majority responding clubs 28 either RC gen eral interest types Only FF CL club responded Third place 80 points dues ratevery important times racing inflation Fourth place survey first question went competitive events 120 points too read being indica tive mainly sport flier makeup district Yet district has its share meets year tells competitive fliers very dedicated Fifth place 127 points comes maga zine now reading Based re sults first survey comes abso lutely no surprise Letters still coming asking drop mandatory magazine least back optional status Ill keep try ing Last place went AMA Nats IS food thought Lets see thousands dollars did lose last years Nats second question asked clubs opinion about hiring lobbyist assist se curing additional clear RC frequencies keeping present frequencies 18 said yes 10 said no 2 no opinions seems interested keeping frequencies having place use results question 3 should AMA hire man HQ prime assignment finding new flying sites retaining existing sites fell flat 22 responding no 8 said yes seems first paradox con sidering question le 2 clar ifying comments considered does come out clear Most people clubs feel know about local area people would some outsider can better handle problems themselves outside interference word agree lo cal level Yet also feel AMA should about flying fields general standpoint Perhaps should call PR man get October1979 79 involved fourth question concerned loca tion proposed AMA museum Orlando FL California neither Fifteen clubs said Orlando may expected Eastern district specified California 5 no preference 10 wanted neither kind what expected conservative District 2 last explainable question number 5 asked about possibility relocation AMA HQ Orlando Lake Charles LA Springfield OH stay Washington Lake Charles vote did no opinion Orlando received 5 votes Springfield 11 Stay Washington led way 12 votes Based will back Washington Springfield voting issue question arises sixth item question rather indication few areas bylaws special Council committee will may review possible change listed jog thinking try pick brains future use Based some comments succeeded Well next month Ill put together third survey form get Out early possible However response doesnt im prove dramatically wont bother 4th survey Ill merely bumble along own using inputs few care enough write personal letters should reading about same time am sending out third survey PLEASE re spond Good flying Ohio sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe District Ill Vice-President 1101 ERahn Read Dayton OH 45429 Associate Vice-Prenidento Joe Biben 5192 Edenharst Lynharsn OH 44124 Prancis Fluharty 504 21st Sn Vienna WV 25101 Laird Jackson 523 Meadowbrook Sn David PA 19087 Edward Wisser 1521 Summit St McKeesport PA 15131 Hi folks am late again barely meet ing deadline after missing last issue Same old excusetoo little time too much So Im going use excuses Ill simply bow out end term let someone time possibly intent handle chore Its fun serving District VP times its hectic Im happy influence Ive able exert national AMA operation unhappy time avail able serve local level think AMA business good hands general policies direction future good Obviously everything isnt perfect thats partly due very complex nature modeling days AMA HQ Council need construc tive help can get things must contributed folks like yourself local level Its large army volunteers really backbone Academy lieve Academy needs certainly intend continue sup port modeling country whatever ca pacity can has too much part life stop now short report Ed Wisser Assoc VPs Ed reports 2nd Annual Tn-Valley Static Show held Eastland Mall North Versaille PA showed increase 67 entries 1978 110 entries 1979 As chairman show committee have confirmed dates 3rd annual show May 1 2 31980 possibility may move new Century II Mall will large Randall Park Mall Cleveland Look out Joe may challenge yet Ed also forwards biographical data Ive asked Assoc VPs info since feel folks would enjoy Ed writes am currently retired United States Steel Co Dusquesne Works Dusquesne PA after 39 years service Electrical De partment IS years management maintenance Open Hearth BOF De partments have private pilots license both land seaplane flying service Civil Air Patrol during WW II 1942 1946 model activities date back boy hood days have member AMA 38 years Most interest has Scale aircraft categories served Scale Advisory Committee first formed 1955 since changed Scale Board am currently serving have built flown Free Flight rubberband U-Control Radio Control might also add Ed presented AMA Outstanding Achievement Award promoting model aviation Ilelawate ict tolambia land h tanlina IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Asnociate Vice-Presidents Wayne Abernethy 5221 Marlboro Pike HiIlsdo MD 20027 Bob Champine 205 lipton Rd. Newport News VA 23606 Howard Crispin 611 Beechwood Charlottsville VA 22901 V Bill Helms 2000 Tyoola Road Charlotte NC 28210 Scotnie Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington 08 19809 John Preston 7012 Eloira Court Falls Chorob VA 22042 PavI Yacobacci 0408 Winthrop Dr. Payetteville NC 28301 would like start months column saying THANKS BOB DORIS RICH headaches endless hours hard work have put getting route together Trans-Am Race would also like thank Bob Clint owner Happy Hobby Shop playing host District IV Trans-Am teams Bob hosted meeting shop July 12th teams Leg could meet talk Bob Doris Rich pick minds last minute hints race also think Carl Goldberg deserves vote thanks letting Bob Doris spend much time race kinds people make hobby what article will probab ly appear print after race has started just record good luck teams thanks clubs District IV participated club District has received copy Getting Keeping Flying Sites please let know soon possible can get copy very good publication can help you dont have flying site troubles District IV Meeting Well have finally pinned down date time place District IV meet ing dates October 13th 14th general meeting scheduled start 10 am October 13th Edison High School Alexandria VA Sunday 14th will have fun fly demonstrations phases aeromodeling Prince Georges RC Club Field Bowie MD club District IV will receive special mailing information detail about meeting get etc Keep mind meeting fun fly demo open AMA members District IV Now time come express wants desires people AMA HQ find out what other people doing hobby Also lets sure phase modeling represented year best way to sure club interests represented club membersl means Free Flight Control Line Indoor Glider Radioevery phase information contact Howard Crispin RCCVA President 611 Beechwood Drive Charlottesville VA 22901 lot people working very hard make meeting successplease dont let down would like dedicate few lines column Horrace Cain District VI VP reference article concerning Contest Directors August 79 issue MA hope United Airlines never sends through District IV lot CDs took offense article feel will probably get few letters own district CDs thats impres sion CDs run contest suggest should find out little about what CD really does am sure CDs District VI work just hard ones know District IV deserve lot thanks get AMA Election Coming Up am writing article July will appear MA September October issue Anyway still too early think about would like have fice Secretary-Treasurer AMA officer District IV members will vote year lot have asked think would best man job personal choice would John Byrne has served VP District II now AVP District believe out 80 Model Aviation Ed Wisser District Ill Associate VP candidates best qualified mast dedicated improvement AMA know John would always aware individual members desires would great asset Academy would like see District IV really turn out John Byrne upcoming election Whats Happening District Golden Triad Model Masters Its over now chance visit Bill Pardue quite few Control Line fliers re cent US Control Line Championships Winston-Salem NC weather pretty badcold rainy windyplus gas short age guys still flew what could see enjoyed Thanks Bill fine contest excellent job CD Jim Thrift Memorial Fun Fly Dont forget Jim Thrift Fun Fly scheduled Octo ber 6th 7th Winston-Salem NC un derstand DCRC Show Team will something see Thanks DCRC Show Team will also hope visit North Carolina AMA members can See Getting Started Indoor Flying Anyone Greenbelt/Laurel MD area wishing learn art Indoor Free Flight can con tact Tom Vallee 444 Henryton So Laurel MD 20810 Tom has place fly Indoor willing help newcomers PAMPA Thanks PAMPA putting newsletter mailing list Control Line pilots receiving newsletter Stunt News better sign up fast loaded good Control Line articles Charles County RC Club chance visit CCRC members weekend AT6 Race Stand-Off Scale ConAlabama ida 0 Seorgia isspy o Rico Sooth tarolina 0 Tennessee V DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V VicePresident 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 3521J9 205 879-5550 Associate Vice-Presidents John Gorday 631 Queen Circle Jackson MS 39209 Jerome Hall 4326 Baywood Dr. Huntsville AL 35805 Richard Jackson 106 Thonolee St. Charleston Hgns SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Bunyan Dr Delray Beach FL 33444 Phillip McDowell 6521 Rolling Fork Dr. Nashville TN 37205 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00666 Boo 1532 Fajardo PR 00648 Ed Moorman PD Boo 1643 Eglin AFB FL 32542 Tom Thacker 2390C Lawrencenille Hwy Decatur GA 30033 Junior Problem recent Kissim mee FL Fun Fly no juniorsthe problem junior Tom Velaskey Jr 1 it2 years old beat everyone including dad flying instructor Don Muddiman Now thats real Junior Problem Times changing news letters District Palm Beach Aero Country Club just name-the-newsletter contest won Steve Clemson suggested Windsock Remote Control Association Central Florida thinking naming its newsletter Prop A-Gator suggested Dick Clason Capitol City R/C Club Jackson MS middle name-the-newsletter con test Call newsletter anything like test very interesting contest included team stand-off 1/4 scale AT6 Pylon race very realistic Richmond area club members cleaned up 1st 2nd 3rd places AT6 races Below picture winners front row judges back row Beneath shot AT6 winners planes L-R Pete Womack Bob Fuiwider Rich Baker Dick Duckhardt bottom another view AT6 racers Photos John Preston put mailing list can keep up whats happening Along same lines Florida Pattern Association Florida Modelers Association Gulf Coast Radio Control Club Mobile AL will sporting newly de signed logos fresh air along coast must keep creative juices flowing live Atlanta area already club might check out Icarians secretary new club Betty Underwood also maintains club membership Alabama club Lake Guntersville RC Flyers Soaring Sunny Summer Afternoon headline full-page spread Summerville Journal-Scene featuring Charleston RC Society Society uuasts 90 members also outing Coastal Centre Retarded Lad son SC Myrtle Beach AFB Coastal Air Modelers provided model display Open House few models pictured In, Some Coastal Air Modelers pic tured below really happy bunch somebodyforgot say smile picture snapped Doc Leidner CD Tropic Aeros RC Club Miami FL says mature contest flier realizes volun teers aint got no contest Tropic Aeros record 27 entrants appar ently record number volunteers Although enjoy contests competing watching reading about am reminded time time AMA members discontented what perceive AMAs total orientation ward contest fliers member wrote recent ly said Sunday flier largely pays contest programs return dues gets couple dollars worth surance raunchy magazine snide re marks doesnt go along tal program what hell ever also says no AMA listens Sunday flier Now low blow fact VP columns filled invita tions membership write VP about anything Write Ill listen try help possible Its hard know what however someone writes says Im discontented AMAmake con tent Please identify problem offer suggestion two solution space available column Club Month presentation No club nominated month Im also looking nominations Junior Month Unsung Hero month latter being dedicated bjit unrecognized membet know type always willing help seldom getting glory Henry Ar nold Birmingham RC Club shown low right handing transmitterto Mark Franklin Unsung Hero Henry works clubs contests has handled purchases fuel club written newsletter ad infinir,m SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT October1979 81 Illinois ana UCCO ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Horrace Cain District VI VicePresidenl 525 Weidner Road Buffalo Grove 60090 Associate Vice-Pesidents Dave Daso c/n DA Enterprises Boo 335 Haobstadt IN 47639 Chock Delano 7203A Twin Oaks Dr Indianapolis IN 40226 Roger Geers RR 5 Qaincy IL 62301 Frank Hughes 709 NE 44th St Kansas City MO 64116 Glenn Lee 819 Mandrake Batavia IL 60510 Jim Sears P0 Boo 308 Burgin KY 40310 Bob Underwood 4109 Concord Oaks Dr St Louis MO 63126 AVP Roger Geers sent picture scale lineup Mint Julep Meet Ken tucky District VI well-represented AVP Bob Underwood first RC Con test Coord Ralph White second Roger concerned number full scale aircraft attempted mix up RCers Such lack discipline disturbing Just recently very experienced fixed base operator flight instructor well aware RC activity remote Site demon strating forced landing student near RC field resulted 60 Schn Pat tern ship firmly imbedded wing Cessna 150 after glancing off propeller near disaster no injured As far know no legal action resulted did would lose can bet big boys would suffer Air discipline us Right wrongwe stand lose What answer THINGS TO DO Sept 8-9 Kansas City RC Biplane Large Scale Jacomo Park Sept 9 Chicago Aeronuts 17th Annual 01 FF Meet Bong Field WI Sept 16 Thermaleers 38th Annual FF Meet Flat River MO Sept 15-16 Spirits St Louis Reno Warbird Pylon Races Sept 16 Hamilton County IN RC Flyers Open Fun Fly Limbo Combat Open Pylon Sept 16 South Bend IN Tn-Valley RC Club Annual Fun Fly Sept 22-23 Eagles IMVSA Soaring Meet Buder Park St Louis MO Sept 22-23 Thorn Creek RC Club Annual Pattern Contest Includes Pre-Novice Lan sing IL Ed Devine 312 331-7946 Sept 23 Chicago Aeronuts 36th Annual Mid western Championship FF Meet Bong Field WI Sept 23 Kokomo IN Blue Angels RC Fun Fly Paul Jones 317 628-3860 Sept 29-30 Carbondale IL Sky Squires Sport Scale Pattern District VI activity red hot clubs sanctioned contest has light turn-out con sider Ralph White VI RC CC says Dis trict VI will have over 120 sanctioned meets 79 Jim Thomerson VI CC CL FF reported too CL meets loads help sessions club contests social activities some fun flying just can find time go sanctioned meets District VI doing same time and/or same place Points Ponder CL Combat Bob Burch VI CL Contest Board stated Chicago Aero Angels newsletter ground friend takes away enemies McDonnell Douglas RC Clubs Carrier Wave Overheard pits Well problem pattern plane does what tell agree thanks Fred Holmes kind words Mid-Missouri RC Assoc Fly paper Thanks also support getting words out members FH 815 Oaklawn Dr Columbia MO 65201 can get share Kansas City Sunchasers RC Clubs big problem have lots trouble deciding flying site use weekend Maybe KC area flying sites helped spawn some contestants KCRCs Pattern meet very fcw clubs re porting larger usual turn-out Pat tern meet year Good show KCRC Soaring Flight Stan Watson 3402 Hickory Ln Hazelcrest IL 60429 St Louis Eagles Newsletter Ken Helen Olsen 820 Old Bonhomme Rd University City MO 63132 will keep glider pi lots well informed Soaring activities Inquire youre Indoor Rubber Scale Junior programs etc investigate Star Skipper Ed Whitten P0 Box 176 Wall St Station New York NY 10005 Lots good info Thanks Ed sample Quincy IL Falcons newsletter has hobby center reporting new thing will 1/5 scale 90 engines Another new thing have yet done er far behind can get Next months article will feature inter esting personality District VI rich cre ative talented people cant certainly justice deserve think few can spotlighted Any ideas have will welcome addition Im working some items promote District VI unit Although geographic layout rather widespread can foster homogeneous family modelers Whether resident KY IN IL MO also member Dis trict VI AMA what see thats real modelers So fly friendly skies See yall Iowa an esota orsir VII DISTRICT REPORT Kenneth F Merris District VII Vice-President 1023 Iowa Avenue Moscatine IA 52761 Associate VicePresidents James Clark 4444 Woodview Dr NE Cedar Rapids IA 52401 Robert Londbnrg 4928 Tiogo Sn. Daloth MN 55804 Tim Prion 11287 Soar Sterling Hgts MI 48078 William Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Tr St Joseph Ml 49085 Geoff Styles 2601 5 Beaomont Ave Koosassille WI 53139 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 Wayne Ynager 38235 Castle Romalas MI 48174 As said last reportGovernor Robert D Ray proclaimed July Model Aviation Month Iowa July 12th Present signing ceremonies MUSCATINE MINIATURE AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION club originating request procla mation following Iowa clubs DES MOINES MODELAIRESTRI-COUNTY RC Carrol IASOOLAND RC MODELERS Sioux City IA IOWA CITY AEROHAWKS AT LANTIC HAWKS RC CEDAR RA PIDS SKYHAWKS Also signing HAZEL SIGAFOOSE MAXEY HESTER Sig Manufacturing graciously supplied bumper stickers distribution Iowa clubs Mr EARL WITI president AMA presented Governor Ray honorary membership AMA AWARD OF AP PRECIATION support model avia tion MR DAN KNOX president Mus catine club presented Governor Ray Muscatine Miniature Aircraft Association cap honorary member group important thing come out proclamation may recognized some time fact governor has recog nized activity given time sig nature will show general public viable group individuals organized recognized beneficial selves type recognition helps AMA model aviation grow will help obtain greater public recognition 82 Model Aviation Contentment Satisfaction Jim Marvin Jackson Purchase Modelers Mayfield KY shows us what its about pure enjoy ment flight Governor 1-loDer u I-say signs --wloaem Avia sion Month proclamation Representatives attending signing ceremony Iowa Capitol steps MISSISSIPPI VALLEY SOARING contest held July 8th well-attended $200 cash prizes given away plus some merchandise prizes GREATER GRAND RAPIDS FUN FLY will held September 8 1979 KENT RADIO AEROMODELERs field event sponsored KENT RADIO AEROMODELERS WESTERN MICHI GAN RAF Contact 1049 28th St SW Wyoming MI 49509 informa tion MILWAUKEE FLYING ELECTRONS will again hold aerobatic scale con test Aero Park Airport Milwaukee August 18-19 1979 has always well-attended con test excellent prizes good competi tion Contact LARRY DATTILIO 4112 N Downer Ave RUSSELL KNETZGER 2625 E Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 52311 pre-registration other informa tion printed Nats will over Executive Council will have met hope have good report Council ac tions actions nominating committee meeting Nationals would like point out have NO comments agenda published Presidents Column makes little difficult vote wishes Council meeting ever take consideration comments newsletters receive does help Keep coming does take some time read now receive about 60 newsletters month Most very good informative would like remind newsletter editors about patch available HQ Write Larry Bolich Special Events Director complete information Arkansas siana Me,co trnma s VIII DISTRICT REPORT John Embry District VIII Vice-President 1500 Anita Street Sniphur LA 70663 Associane Vice-Peidenrs Razz Averill 9117 La Barranea NE Alburguergon NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Sulphur LA 70663 Gene Hempet 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 Witliam Hartey ttt 927 Commerce Pleasanton TX 78064 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Bacnlesoilte OK 74003 Nats time just around corner time writing have asked VP substitute him next two months report also possibil ity sit him Execu tive Council meeting Lincoln NB early August personally feel governing body Academy calibre number new ideas programs can come out main problem facing Executive Council moment attitude some its members few its members con stantly coming up old statements did cant Headquarters have again opinion always felt lot can ac complished group people say Lets get program started will help get organized whole thing just boils down better lead stand back wait someone lead read article time Followship Executive Council could review article find very beneficial time enough lecture would like comment some club news letters have sent way lately know much work put good newsletter club member would par ticipate club betterment month does newsletter editor club offi cers would beat down trying find work everyone So month get newsletter think much work went might contribute club newsletter Academy Model Aeronautics outstanding newsletters have opportunity read lately Lejournal dEscadrille 114th RC Aero Squadroh Grapevine TX Edited Al Alman 2609 Burningtree Ct Arlington TX 76014 newsletter Im referring first issue best Ive seen Keep up good work Al team Newsletters again far easiest way spread comments views want points kept secret dont let us hear us mean people read newsletters just heard President Jimmy Carters speech energy confidence Unit ed States thinks about objec tive light might also see problems facing clubs especially Academy Model Aeronautics basic ly same Inasmuch seem wan dering aimlessly direction closing would like challenge member District VIII stand up counted Show pride confidence club Academy participating DONT JUST STAND THEREFLY Ned Barnes District VIII AVP tainrado as aska lr Dakota h takota IXWytming DISTRICT REPORT Vince Mankowski District IX Vice-President 105 Waldo Circte Bellense Nt 68005 AssociaSe Vice-Presidesrns Charles Brannon 2220 Matiposa Blvd Casper WY 82601 Paul Kenel 910 North 12th Fargo NO 58102 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Aroada CO 80005 Jim OReilly 4760 N Basnin Wichina KS 67220 Jim Ricketts 516 S Cloodas Sinan Falls SD 57103 first taste Nats work 79 just hit whirlwind will continue next couple weeks has begun prepare Council meeting usually takes several days itself prepare bylaws commit tee meeting since have elected chairman committee will require additional preparation organize thoughts Councils meeting special interest groups meeting re quested last Council meeting because felt input essential addition Nats own stompin grounds site manpower problems Ive involved Add fact have selected years Control Line Category Director means now have opportunity get involved event directors officials equipment needs sorts different people Busy bet Fun Absolutely wouldnt miss world thing has made biggest impression during last few days spirit cooperation among modelers As example held press conference Lincoln last Monday July 24 task come up models display press television personnel Keep mind October1979 83 AMA President Earl Witt presents Governor Ray Appreciation Award Landon Morris holds governors proclamation Bob Hansing Minnesota Soaring Society ready launch Mississippi Valley Soar ing contest local modelers preparing National Championships checked old shopping list determined needed Pattern ship some Scale models few Free Flights Helicopter Sailplane Speed CL Rac ing Stunt couple flying demos once asked refused ask modeler borrow number ship week before Nats answer will SURE Thursday needed find helicop ter make flying demonstration call Council Bluffs Iowa finds Charlie Legg chopper disassembled Charlie worked weekend regular job somehow managed during evenings Friday Sat urday Sunday reassemble machine Monday afternoon Charlie made long drive Lincoln helicopter demonstration flight spirit coop eration makes Nats modeling worthwhile people would ever know about efforts Charlie Legg like others expects no payment re ward things because want Mr Legg Ed Prohaska Roy Hogan Joe Mock gave time loaned pride joy fellow modeler sincere thank Headquarters Visit weekend July 8 attended committee meeting Washington DC Rather return directly home took opportunity visit AMA HQ following Monday Tuesday Im going give lengthy report mechanics business carried out although can assure business run very professional efficient manner Instead want know some people have up fronL Everyone familiar Worths Wheeleys Winters Ehlings indeed lucky have fine gentle men doing such excellent job us Most nosing around however centered finding out about people no hears about watched people like receptionist Linda Brown answer phones sorted out daily paperwork proofread mater ial someone else Carol Merfeld Dale Kern teamed up handle Nats en try forms reply packets kept regular jobs going As Carol processed AMA business Dale Shirley Shipley sorted mail Later Shirley back handling supply service requests taking inventory Over Model Aviation Kay Schell took break posting charges hobby shop sales magazines show operation IBM Composer used AMA section Herb Silbermann laying out next issue MA treasurer Jim McNeill reported accounting department last issue MA another area increasing activi ty havent done already read article already have read re-read Jims report Micheline Madison back another small room lined files books sea paperwork first seen talking phone about CL Combat Team material looking information someone else has requested making some notes other projects yet done day Outside doorway almost hall Debbie Dews types pro cesses sanctions non-stop basis possible mention everyone Most time cannot count everyone always scurrying around doing something Yet person interrupted question request re sponded quickly completely smile dont know AMA finds people like hope dont ever lose Sioux Falls RCers attended Control Line contest put Jim Ricketss AVP South Dakota Doing super job timing counting laps helping Jim put CL contest Sioux Falls RCers Radio Control boys chipped help needed benefitted special thank Sioux Falls RCers Control Line crowd Ohmagorsh bad enough put someones name magazine incorrectly get club wrong put whole crowd differ ent state ohmagorsh explain quote letter AVP Frank Hughes Kansas City MISSOURI Well now youve done Oily real ly have gone done time area may cut off supply Hot Stuff infiltrate balsa supply un known alien termite awakens eats after balsa has glued sanded isnt bad enough want know fact now Vince wouldnt lie alone have come aid can grant reasonable amount safety whenever might pass way again have actually broken up small band clan members rented 10 Greyhoud buses ready head way very large AniWna fornia ii da x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 2501 Armour Lane Redoodo Beach CA 90278 Associate Vice-Presidents Glenn Carte, 2020 Gill Pont Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Ale, Chisoim 1500 West Sham Fresno CA 93711 Lonnie Knoeher 4295 Boulder Hmy Las Vesas NV 89121 John Pond 4269 Syoko Circle San J000 CA 95136 Bob Reynolds Rt 5 Boo 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Snomden Ann. Long Beach CA 908GB Keith Whitney 14465 Jupiter Salt Lake City UT 84117 once can lead off some really good news reported last year AMA named defendent lawsuit brought Minnesota case recently settled out court no cost AMA Well almost no cost AMA did have hire local attorney represent out way along battle IRS being favorably settled can turn important matters FAI World Free Flight Finals held Taft October 6 7 8 shap ing up big As writing 23 countries have submitted entries pos sible should try see least day activity dont care interests radio control line owe yourself see first time 25 rope sitting reading wondering what world guy talk ing about right Well Ill tell being able convince small nasty group rope really didnt know what saved neck So now have saved neck two times think its about time told whats wrong No 1 last months issue MA think last month mentioned static display Antioch Center attended know put Northern Knights Sunchasers honor meeting BUT said bold print Kansas City KANSAS show held beautiful MISSOURI last liveable place left crime-ridden earth Thats MISSOURI son No 2 months issue MA July second picture down right column mentioned caption Dick Meyers helping Kansas Citys Skynights display Now boy call out State Militia halt bus convoy Everyone MISSOURI knows Dick Meyers name RAY RAY helping set up NORTHERN KNIGHTS two words joking aside Vince did enjoy hav ing visit display want know welcome come back time appreciate mention pictures us report did put us Kansas apologize will apologize again per son District IX meeting held also-beautiful Kansas City KANSAS October 27 Executive Director John Worth will joining us Kansas City special guest years US has hosted Free Flight Finals month June busy attending club meetings lot think once month too often go club meeting attended seven June Some reported last column month Ive couple report want attend meeting drop line Towards end June attended joint meeting Rockwell International Eagles Northrop Model Club meeting presided over Rockwell club president Phil Mosko assisted Northrop club president Paul lmrisek clubs have mutual problem looking flying site Sound familiar using site Whites Point San Pedro trial basis However complaints noise nearby neighbors ended trial period sour note option called can no longer fly meeting ran old time free flighter presently flying radio name George Hume last saw him 1950 meeting kind homecoming Northrop club first club ever visited Vice-President also turned out first club visited twice few days later made return visit another club club Camarillo Fly ing Circus meeting run president Chuck Asprion assisted vice-president Ron Ingram super turnout lots wives kids hand see film 84 Model Aviation Marvelous Miniatures meeting primarily present members Nick Johnen Su perior Service Award Nick key element clubs obtaining flying site team effort Nick spearheaded effort club planning mall show will set up around portable AMA booth also plan show film Mar velous Miniatures couple hours club wants use booth drop line Ill see get no cost club film have can also shown Scout troops similar functions enlighten modeling continue receive letters con stituents lot have some good ideas am trying implement Keep writ ing inputs get items can initiate Next month Ill list candidates Contest Board election give dead line rules voting THERMALS Alaska ana on ington xl DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District XI Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Associate Vice-Presidents Al coiner 1607 S non Elm Ponaseilo 1003201 Simon Dreese Rt 16cc 48 Broadniew MT 59015 Ed MoColiough 53SE 61 Portland OR 97215 Orlando Oly Rnco 26608 Doner Cs. Kent WA 98031 Chock Thompson N 3813 Normandie Spokane WA 99205 Doe Zipoy 21418 NE Main St Redmond WA 98052 month have request make of As know clubs have lost flying site last few months cases Sites owned clubs Still clubs denied ac cess own fields power model fly ing trend nationwide growing rapidly AMA taking steps help clubs much possible now help may way Until happens seems should can help oursetves Experience gained over last few years indicates club gets situa tion could cause lose its flying site much anyone outside group can help Winning things seems selling job one-onone basis AMA HQ will send some infor mation gleaned other experiences can possibly help occurred problem probably differs locality gathered information dis trict analyzed might learn some thing directly help us Therefore would like clubs indi viduals have position los ing flying site last three years send information Please let know what problem found out about what did about it ended up has data will analyzed sent AMA will help others well can use data own area see can head off some things dont have tell noise worst enemies prevention thing worth cure Barnstormers Biplane Meet Ed McCullough Assoc VP Portland has sent us another fine report area will let him tell about event own words pictures accompanying column taken Bob Baich Port land Skyknights Model Airplane Club originals beautiful color might print well black white June 17th Delta Park Portland OR first annual biplane meet held Barnstormers MAC Portland As far know first biplane meet ever held Northwest first seemed would contest Sunday morning weather turned downright nasty gas crunch got bad told would no gas available Portland weekend Although little gas found Sunday weath er looked bad As matter fact probably some best flying weather exists exception small squall what wind was light steady right down runway Since virtually contestants Portland assume other biplane fanatics region stayed away because adverse conditions Two events scheduled flown dozen contestants Both flying static display seemed please rather large crowd spectators Most contestants flew both events Stand Off Scale Barn storming used same airplane both Prizes trophies awarded fifth place both events prizes ing given local hobby shops nice prizes indeed biplane kit course first prize Winners airplanes Scale 1 Dick Hansen/Jenny 2 Don Lindsay/Fleet 3 Bob Mingle/Waco 4 Roger Wilson/Skybolt 5 Dick Smith/GereSport Barnstorming 1 Sergei Dennenbaum/Pulsar 2 Dick Hansen/ Jenny 3 Don Lindsay/Fleet 5 Vein Ahi berg/Pitts Dave Gardner BMAC President Contest Director did nice job real reason contest held though Steve Tischler Steve editor Barnstorm er newsletter secretary club Without drive desire see contest held would have happened think illustrates takes person enthusiasm get club started towards worthwhile goal Thanks Steve So now time District Xl biplane nuts start getting ready Se cond Annual Barnstormer Biplane Meet held next June Portland October1979 85 UICK 3-mansen ano denny wes nirsi Scale Airplane least 12 years old mu reps cuigra nas veanimei enginenot sHown meet Builder unknown u-meet origi trom Concepts uarn- Uob gina Waco stormer kit Model Don Lindsaygine gives realistic sound JUNIOR FLIGHT ED WHITTE BoxWall St Sta New York NV 10005 FLY INAMAS THIRD FALL FLYING FAIR CONTROL LINE POSTAL CONTEST sort blew opportunity nounce contest before August start flying has extended through Novem ber Some course have already told us youve taken some flights August thats OK since rules same last year couple changes though Most important now two events youngsters 16 under fly ing stock plastic ready-to-fly models se cond change age limit regu lar event has raised include up through l8years old So dont have dig up last years magazine heres whole poop 1 The Postal Contest open young sters everywhere NO entry fee AMA membership NOT required 2 The SPECIAL EVENT youngsters 16 under flights stock readyto-fly plastic models rules listed below regular event pertain special plastic event except plastic models may flown 3 All contestants REGULAR event must 18 years old younger 4 All flying must supervised adult will time flights record Sig nature time sheets adult affadavit models flights ac cordance rules times recorded accurate 5 A safety check model must made adult supervisor 6 Fly time during August September October November 1979 As offi cial flights wanted may taken day model may entered 4 70/fl r2 zz _____7 _____________ 5 /4 A medals will awarded first three places event special AMA Certi ficates will awarded warranted 8 Rules event stated first two paragraphs plus first sentence third paragraph 1976/77 AMA rule book page 26 under event no 25 Con trol Line hA Solo Race quote Any kind control line model permit ted has engine stock factoryequipped fuel tank displacement over 005 1 cubic inches Models must equipped two metal control lines 35 feet mini mum length Minimum wire diameter line 0008 inch plane flown time against clock entrant must fly plane also perform engine starting refueling model released watch started timing continues 48 laps during period model must land refueled restarted least once 9 In addition contestant must builder model except course Special Plastic Ready-Built event 10 Stop watch remains running during refueling restart periods 11 The function helper hold model ground after contes tant has started engine goes center circle Helper releases model signal contestant flier 12 NO mechanical engine cut-off system allowed 13 NO intentional pit stops allowed tank still contains fuel Pit stops may made due engine failure run ning out fuel 14 If fuel tank will fly model longer 2-91 Ii ____ii 2--___A 48 laps model must started less full tank ensure proper pit stop 15 landing model must allowed come full stop its own accord must touched moving 16 During pit stop helper must touch model until after contestant starts engine re leasing signal contestant flier 17 ALL launches ground 18 Model must flown approximately parallel ground flight disqualified adult supervisor moderate violation 19 Score total elapsed time including pit stop time initial Rise-Off-Ground launch completion 48th lap 20 Please note Flying Third AMA Fall Flying Fair Postal Contest covered AMA Contest Sanction unless individual flights made during otherwise AMA sanctioned contest AMA surance applies accordingly 21 Send results received De cember 31 1979 Ed Whitten Last years results better first.lets see what can year Heres hoping clubs will sponsor contests youngsters especially postal Please send ALL times loners too should get out dads older friends after s against clockt RESULTS OF AMAS CHiCKEN HIGH INDOOR POSTAL CONTEST Hey did see Page 88 September issue contestants door contest list took up entire page didnt leave us space say Congratulations winners So CONGRATULATIONS Graham Davitt Leeds England won Hand Launched Stick Event whopping 10 minutes plus Easy B flight makes two wins out two Graham Nice going CONGRATULATIONS Tom Croft Manchester IN winning times 370 390 Hand Launched Glider Tom led whole bunch Indiana fliers high places contest get entries next winters postal contest bet will just have beg AMA space list top 10 run whole works STAR SKIPPERS CHUCK MARKOS DOUBLE WHAMMY next step up ladder Delta Dart really building flying both Out door Indoor models SO BIG neophytes just dont make Shown Chuck Markos 2-step NFFS Indoor flier first model has flat wing uses Dart plastic prop second uses same plans sliced cambered wing ribs bent wood prop Thats way bit time full sized plans additional details courtesy Chicago Aeronuts send self-addressed stamped envelope SASE Chuck Markos 1106 Montgomery Drive Deerfield IL 60015 Tell him Ed sent So thats gang forthis month 86 Model Aviation 3r
Edition: Model Aviation - 1979/10
Page Numbers: 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86
Frank Zaics name known over world model aviations living legends among famous authors articles books subject found ing father Academy Model Aero nauticsgoing back mid-30s AAMA Frank wrote AMA HQ recently noting controversy over decision remove magazine option adult AMA members 1979 except Family members re ceive automatically noted al ways intended AMA have its own maga zine first editor also noted legal obligation involved help lustify status non-profit ganization Subsequent discussion brought out point merely having newsletter house organ would suffice 1978 IRS specifically noted organization news portion Model Aviation magazine does count toward qualification AMAs status educational scientific organization whereas construction state-of-the-art-type articles Among Franks comments onder members realize Model via tion could reduce hold dues constant needed advertising bookkeeping profit MA could used AMA budget should also make ad vertisers feel good easing finan cial cost membership custom ersthis standard procedure practically organization Franks comments about advertising consistent original intent AMAs publication began back 30s guideline until mid-60s AMA News became part commercial magazine arrangement died 1975 commercial magazine went bankrupt AMA went back publishing its own magazine concept changed order prove members no general AMA funds being used finance new version Model viation decided maintain independent magazine budget done income magazine earmarked maga zine still true present its good idea because means magazine profits will go improving magazine pages color etc Yet AMA keeps growing maga zine advertising increases currently lim / Signature Lldsee Frank Zaic AMAs founders member Model Aviations Hall Fame looked like 1933 Orville Wright signed Glider License Federation Aeronautique Internationale behalf National Aeronautic Association before AMA Orville Wright Chairman NAAs Contest Committee Zaic also notes Wil bur Wright died year Frank born ited no 20% contents can come day surplus funds could transferred general AMA income potential great too far down road Frank Zaics thinking still appropriate food thought some Franks other comments interest tells what like during first days AMAs magazine during 30s first two issues prepared place Lt Alden Lt Alden definitely moving spirit Without him may have AMA early did form have now Anyway did editing typing material $2400 pawn shop Underwood did layout pasting drawing plans covers Page numbers headings set up letterby-letter cut second-hand 15c copies Esquire magazines terest note first two issues did cost AAMA American Academy Model Aeronautics penny Lt Alden paid printing postage Sort set example present MA does cost AMA penny two issues Lt Alden physically unable living dollar per day above points out importance having organization will perform task depending individual contri butions free time money Hope above will bring out few points may help clarify situa tion help members realize value magazine F urthermore according Frank Another point very vital assurance keeping continuity toric recording model aviation have no guarantee private sector magazines will stay business years years will change policy sur 74 Model Aviation rFrom AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents h ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 AMA FOUNDER AND AMAS MAGAZINE Federation Aeronautique Internatiotiale UNITED STATES OF AMERICA CLASS B GLIDER LICENSE Mr Frank Zaic Place Date BirthiUg 1 19L2i ChaIrman N A Contest CommIttee License No149- Date Issued June 9- 195-Issued Type Glider viving ones may speciaiize activities would recorded AMA obliged record phase Being corpo rate entity AMAs existence wil depend particular individuals will go on Personnel will change better worse basic work will continue Its important note AMA members today relatively new Few know background AMA got started what founding fathers meant Thus needs understood long range interests involved transcend immediate wants Therefore true intended organization re sponsive wishes its membership also obligation maintain directives purposes long established Toward end Frank Zaics thoughts important part AMA heritage still meaning ful guideline future HOMEOWNERS COVERAGE FOR MODEL AIRCRAFT Ever since courts Pennsylvania up held ruling excludes model aircraft coverage homeowners insurance policy has confusion over whether AMAs liability protection primary se condary subject described Model Aviation magazine March 79 issue page 73 also RC Modeler magazine August 79 issue page 60 Regardless AMAs coverage applies other coverage doesnt So surest protec tion AMA member covered automatically However should rash claims against AMAs coverage its reasonable expect AMAs cost go up ultimate effect amount AMA dues Obviously therefore desirable re verse situation because Penn sylvania ruling model aircraft treated same full-scale people-carrying aircraft likely happen because now insurance companies have alerted idea model aircraft accidents can ex pensive though rare like ly go back previous situation models regarded toys unlikely cause problems So though Pennsylvania decision commonly regarded ridiculous chance s overturning slim thing legal fight reversal courts would expensive idea holding down costs compromised theres another approach successfully applied already has restored model aircraft coverage some homeowners policies no extra cost idea has advised Alex Chisolm AMA member also independent insurance agent Alex AMA District X Vice-President few years ago long-time leader model activities Fresno area California provides insurance protection number West Coast model firms insur ance companies provided AMAs basic mem bership coverage awhile during mid-70s Thus Alex knows business sugges tion no mere pipe dream AMA CLUB REPORT 1978-19 As December 31 1978 43 clubs have memberships 100 New fact Pioneer RC Club has topped Orange Coast RCers has larg est several years Club 0140 1330 0116 0575 0329 0428 0551 Pioneer RC Club Inc Orange Coast RC Birds Inc Valley Forge Signal Seekers DC/RC Rockland County RC Greater Pittsburgh Aero RCers 0641 Tidewater RC Inc 0623 Richardson RC Club 0636 Northern Virginia RC Club 0162 South Alameda County RCers StateMembers CA348 CA 340 CA240 PA 210 MD200 NJ 1 92 PA 18 1 VAi 76 TXi 70 VA 1 65 CA 15 5 0970Sky Masters RC ClubMIi 55 0703Mid-Hudson RC SocietyNYi 50 0528Tulse GluedobbersOKi 50 0643Boeing Hawks RC Flyers merged WAi 44 0122CA139 0347MAi 34 0444NYi 32 0338MAi 26 0218FL123 0285 Cordoba Model Masters South Shore RC Blue Angels Cape Ann RC MAC Suncoast Aero Modelers Ft Wayne Flying Circuits Inc 0617 Manned Spacecraft Center RC East Bay RC Denver RC Eagles Prince Georges RC 495th RC Squadron Mentor Area RC Society Chicagoland RC Goodyear Model Airplane Club 0544CAi 20 i293COi19 0334MD119 0340MAi18 0508OHi18 0247 ILi18 0502 OHli 7 0599Chattanooga RCCIubTN113 0413Central Jersey RCNJ1i2 0468Rochester Aero ModelersNYi i 2 0274Suburban Aero Club Chicago ILill 0188CTill 0131CAlb 0156CAlb 0383MNiiO 0524OHi08 Oi2iCAlOS 0179COi03 0773AZiOl 0360MIbC 1016FLiOO Northern Connecticut RC Mann RC Club Inc San Jose Wavemasters RC Twin City RC Western Ohio RK Society Conejo RC Pikes Peak RC Arizona RC Society Inc Indian City RC Club Gold Coast RCers No Members 124 25--49 5074 7599 INi22i00i24 125 & up No Clubs 857 37i 1 20 62 24 19 1453 intent aircraft exclusion al lows insurance company insure liability model airplanes Since time have insured several model airplane enthusiasts primary lia bility attaching endorsement homeowners policy business liability policy did submit wording company have always accepted made clarification part policy have never yet submitted endorse ment turned down know ledgeable underwriter understood agreed fol lowing wording applies modify aircraft exclusion follows aircraft exclusion relating watercraft aircraft does ap ply model boats model airplanes hobby variety TOLEDO RAFFLE BIGGEST EVER years Toledo Weak Signals RC Club has conducted AMA raffle con nection annual exposition gener ous donation AMA has resulted efforts typically about thousand dollars year 25th anniversary show produced bigger usual nation$2i 25 Out amount two sets trophies will provided RC events 79 Nats balance will go AMA ScholarContinued page 78 What has done endorsement added homeowner policies says aircraft exclusion clause does apply model boats model airplanes Such re quest coming independent insurance agent has some weight Alex has gotten ac ceptance number modeling clients several different companies can can others Its worth try goal starting movement get insurance com panies accept models what Alexs own words subject concerning case homeowners insurer denied claim court backed up claiming RC model airplane just much aircraft passengercarrying 747 might have made both insurer court look absolutely ridicu lous its fact life insurer can find loophole big claim would pretty stupid go ahead pay About 15 years ago could see possi bility type thing happening forms coverage specifically de signed aircraft airports allied activ ity written aircraft insurers insurers write homeowners policies Homeowners policies include liability surance kinds hobbies sports cluding golf hunting fishing baseball whatever first introduced about 1954 same aircraft exclusion used still use today Since have discovered RC insurance companies havent discovered us feel have legitimate need theyll remove aircraft ex clusion fly model airplanes Back 1964 Harold Cox AMA member claims manager leading insurance company worked out clarification October1979 75 TXi 21 Total Clubs THE TRANS-AM RELAY RACE southern section United States have opport unity participate great event spectator supporter should receiving issue Model Aviation shortly before race take-off Sep tember 4 Duiles International Airport event have fol lowing developments race five teams five seven members will launch model aircraft race competition across United States best time point-to-point basis No pilot vehicle may exceed 55 mph team will fly two days overnight stop change-over point five new teams will take over relay next two days 12 relay change overs flying Washington DC Ontario CA back-tracking Las Vegas October 2 has year-long effort ganizing planning has vir tually full-time occupation Bob Doris Rich dedication race would never have gotten off ground So JOIN THEM ENROUTE AND CHEER OUR COMPETITORS ON Listed opposite page landing stop-over points enroute will able meet see Interstate highways Teams 12 legs race follows team captains hometown shown Leg Team 1 Dougs Hobby Shop Windrifters Indian Head MD Team 2 DCRC Team Gaithersburg MD Team 3 Woodbridge RC Club Team L Aquia Harbor VA PRESIDENTS REPORT President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS EARL E WITT 26 Warwick Drive Chambersburg PA 17201 Idds C jor Yd -ft Team 4 Northern VA RC Club Team Haymarket VA Team 5 Prince Georges RC Club Team Washington DC Leg B Team 1 Charlotte Flyers Charlotte NC Team 2 Miniature Aircraft Soc Team Canton NC Team 3 Tarheel Prop Spinners Southern Pines NC Team 4 LARKS Lexington SC Team 5 Jackson Flyers Columbia SC Leg C Team 1 Flying Griffins Orchard Hill GA Team 2 Atlanta Flyers Atlanta GA Team 3 Kirk Wheeler Team Lilburn GA Team 4 Atlanta Drones Team Decatur GA Team 5 Georgia Sr Citizen Flyers Team Americus GA Leg D Team 1 Radio Aero Modelers Team 2 Prattville AL Team 2 Radio Aero Modelers Team 1 Prattville AL Team 3 BAMA Flyers Team Birmingham AL Team 4 Meridian RC Club Team 1 Meridian MS Team 5 Meridian RC Club Team 2 Meridian MS Leg F Team Nelarks Team West Monroe LA Team 2 Capitol City RC Club Team Jackson MS Team 3 BTHOOM Team Downers Grove IL Team 4 No Central LA Aeromodelers Hodge LA Team 5 Shreveport Area RK Soc Team Minden LA Leg F Team 1 Houston RC Club Team Stafford TX Team 2 Lone Star Travelers Carroilton TX Team 3 NASA Flyers Houston TX Team 4 Southwest Modelers RC Club Hurst TX Team 5 Sharks Team Too Bossier City LA Leg G Team 1 Greater Southwest RC Club Ft Worth TX Team 2 Odessa Prop Busters Team Odessa TX Team 3 Haskeil Fliers Haskell TX Leg H Team 1 Windy Weather Wing Wagglers Big Spring TX Team 2 SPLAT Team Spur TX Team 3 John Wolflick Team El Paso TX Team 4 Warren Weaver Team El Paso TX Team 5 Mexican Association Team El Paso TX Leg Team 1 Southern Arizona Modelers Tucson AZ Team 2 Alamogordo Model Aviators Alamogordo NM Team 3 Hildalgo Wing Nuts Team Lordsburg NM Team 4 Fred Ewing Team Lordsburg NM 76 Model Aviation Team 5 Tucson RC Team Tucson AZ Leg J Team 1 Louis Lavine Team Tempe AZ Team 2 Sun Valley Fliers Phoenix AZ Team 3 Super Falcons Team Phoenix AZ Team 4 Chandler Sport Flyers Gilbert AZ Team 5 James Peterson Team Arcadia CA Leg K Team 1 1st Weedwaker Aero Squad San Diego CA Team 2 Scale Squad So CA Team Anaheim CA Team 3 Riverside RC Club Team Loma Linda CA Team 4 Torrey Pines Gulls San Diego CA Team 5 San Gabriel Valley RC League Hacienda Heights CA Leg L Team 1 Ruppert Team Morro Bay CA Team 2 SAMS Race Team Bellevue WA Team 3 LVRC Gamblers Las Vegas NV Team 4 Torrey Pines Gulls San Diego CA Team 5 SCAMPS Garden Grove CA TRANS-AM RC RELAY RACE SCHEDULE Leg DepartStop-OverArrive START OF RACE Sept 4 TuesRichmond VASept 5 Wed ADulles lnternl AirportKings DominionRaleigh NC ETA 1100 am-12 noonWendell-Knightdale Airport ETA 1200-100 pm Sept 6 ThursFayetteville NCSept 7 Fri BRaleigh NCFayetteville Comm ChurchColumbia SC ETA 1200-100 pmintertec Data Systems 1-20 Exit 65 ETA 1230-130 pm Sept 10 MonAtlanta GASept 11 Tues CColumbia SCSo Dekaib MallMontgomery AL ETA 100-200 pmAuburn U Campus 80 ETA 1130 am-1230 pm Sept 12 WedMeridian MSSept 13 Thurs DMontgomery ALGaylords Parking LotJackson MS ETA 1230-130 pmHwy 49 So South 1-20 ETA 1100-1200 noon Sept 14 FriMonroe LASept 15 Set EJackson MSnear GM PlantShreveport LA ETA 1130 am-1230 pmSharks Flying Field Airline Dr ETA 1100-1200 noon Sept 17 MonDallas TXSept 18 Tues FShreveport LAMesquite RC FieldFt Worth TX ETA 100-200 pmTarrant Co Jr College ETA 1030-1130 am Sept 19 WedAbilene TXSept 20 Thurs GFt Worth TXAileene MillsOdessa TX ETA 1200-100 pmWarfield Truck Stop ETA 1230-130 pm Sept 21 FriVan Horn TXSept 22 Sat HOdessa TXHoliday innEl Paso TX ETA 100-200 pmCowtown Boot Co ETA 1030-1130 am Sept 24 MonLordsburg NMSept 25 Tues IEl Paso TXTruck Weigh StationTucson AZ ETA 1230-130 pmPima Co Fairgrounds ETA 1230-130 pm Sept 26 WedPhoenix AZSept 27 Thurs JTucson AZSanders AviationBlythe CA So 56th StBlythe Fairgrounds ETA 1100-1200 noonETA 1130 am-1230 pm Sept 28 Friindlo CASept 29 Sat KBlythe CAVan Buren Rd No 1-10Ontario CA ETA 1100-1200 noonOntario Speedway ETA 1030-1130 am Oct 1 Mon L Ontario CA Barstow CA Virginia Way & Barstow Rd ETA 1030-1130 am MODEL AVIATION MONTH Model aviation officially recog nized Governor Robert Ray State Iowa proclamation pro claiming July Model Aviation Month state culmination efforts District VII Vice-President Ken Morris 12 Iowa model clubs signing ceremony governors office governor made hon orary member AMA present ed Muscatine Miniature Aircraft Association hat Bumper stickers pro claiming Model Aviation Month Iowa distributed Sig Manufacturing Company represented ceremony Hazel Sigafoose Maxey Hester Public recognition type pro vides stature hobby ot-IJoIll ILr N,Ao B 1, &mo nor ThE Sm, rUC Itrio ttori fl,03t333 SOodol 0333133 331030333k31 lo3fl UoodporO 303 A33d3.3 II3I33In3d3333g3,,33j3Ir3I3t3 333333313333333t333 o,3101,r33013,d ILIi330,fl3333333333131333 flo~ 3r333331 ILIl,,lo133o1333333333333 3 33330333333 333333333333333133d,33333p33g3103O3333313303r33 r33333fl333 O3333 333 IO3p3d0 333 33333 11333133 13 33333 31331, 133303 C3 3333I303 3 N,. rI3,.0 31 IOK Ill I0w1,3,3 3333 S333333 j30 U,3O3fl3 3IoirI \urtrro, 3i1ortI I3 oI,, 3 IlI03~3I Oct 2 Tues Las Vegas NV Union 76 Truck Stop ETA 1230-130 pm END OF RACE October1979 77 proclamation making July Model Aviation Month Iowa signed Iowa Governor Robert D Ray surrounded enthusiastic group modelers including Earl F Witt 3rd left national president Academy Model Aeronautics Also attending several other modeling dignitaries including John D Mertz left Des Moines Modelaires presi dent Hazel Sigafoose right Witt Sig Manufacturing Ken Morris over gover nors left shoulder 7th District VP AMA far right Maxey Hestor Sig Manufac turing young man next governor Morris son Iowa Des Moines groups have actively promoting membership respective clubs type media event pleasing results governor made honorary member AMA SECRETARY-TREASURERS REPORT Jim McNeiII AMA Secretary-Treasurer 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 get letters readers erry Bockius Colchester CT writes expect types fly Indoor microfilm ships would wonder such heavy insurance claims incurred youd care comment Id interested Id glad comment Jerry percentage declared Free Flight fliers AMA rolls less 2% total membership believe registered Free Flight enthusiasts small number fly Indoor ships Thus portion Indoor people overall membership quite small Since about 80% fliers RC another sizeable group general interest no special insurance rate others has devised yet However may someday come Douglas Dalilke Oshkosh WI asks No 1 does AMA need high rent Washington DC lobby RC dislike being given no voice matter No 2 Up cold sometimes -30 F pay surance Dec Jan Feb No 3 insure man class es flies charge Indoor flier 40 lb RC monster answer Doug concerning AMA HQ location that AMA started As subsidiary NAA AMA has either same building across street until now open-minded moving lower rent location factors involved Cer tainly some help located heart government agencies suggestion 9-month insurance plan unique dont know would work What flier under such scheme flew plane balmy day during no-insurance month bad accident have reply third question maybe someday will try such proposal YOU have question ask con cerning Academy its dues insurance whatever Write see answer want thank Jerry Bockius Doug Dahlke being concerned enough correspond cannot promise reply mag Ill give answer AMA has come long way since little kid grew up 100 miles Doug Janesville WI flew 12 months year outdoors RC no radios no glow gasoline engines rub ber bands mailed 25 cents NAA license fly contests Later 25c rubber jobs SOc gas sies Today dues hundred times higher $25 license Everything else little higher also other thing forgot mention Doug minute ago DO have voice matter have voice matter repre sented excellent District VP Mr Ken Morris sits AMA gov erning body votes behalf change modeling laws EXCITING SMASH FINISH TO MIAMA REPORT unique special interest group has its own newsletter published eight times year contains Indoor 3-view plans little peanut-size scale planes national news Indoor Scale flying interested building Indoor Rubber-Powered Scale write Dr John Martin 3227 Darwin St Miami FL 33133 $5 year become member receive eight issues Hangar Pilot news flash Dr John adds $1000000 send blimp ready inflated poor blimp parked outside hangar fliers busy inside microfilm job important flight before fat blimp takes up Kay I-tartan nas just set new Florida state record Indoor Stick 2334 other fliers congratulating him L-R Terry Rimert Jim Black Ron Sharpton Jim Stewart Bill Smead Doc Martin Ray Harlan Roman Szymula MIAMA special interest group has members over US Together NIMAS co-sponsor annu al time trials Northwood Institute West Baden IN interested little funny Indoor Scale planes write Dr John sign up Next time will begin new expose another AMA special interest group See then. Toledo Raffle ship Fund Thanks strong support Meanwhile Raffle Chairman Ed Graben stetter has provided report 79 raf fle winnersa fantastic array Al Hard le New Castle PAMax 90F engine L E Monneyhan Nashville TNWebra Speed 61 engine Carlos Priemer El Paso TXEnya 60 XEII engine Cont pg 75 Weak Signals 78 Model Aviation symbol MIAMA Indoor organizationthe beautiful Goodyear blimp facilities tradition MIAMA fliers both respectful grateful So impor tant fat blimp parked outside cold could inside its own parlor safe world Read see. L-R Rayot Boston .was captain USA WC Indoor Team Roman Szymula Ron Sharpton Jim Black watching Ray tune up C B Haag Ft Wayne INK&B 61 pump type engine Richard W Folk Pandora OHSupertigre X6OSL engine Keith Orman Charlestown INRossi R60 engine C Nelson Detroit MIYS 60 5R engine Cherie Hodges W Carrollton OH---Kraft 60 engine Tom Hassling Quncy ILPSi D Mustang kit Paul Miller Mt Clemens MICrus 700 series radio Albert Winters BirminghamMIAce FM radio W Hansen Racine WIOSFS6O engine W Hale Bowling Green OH4-ch EK Logic trol radio Tom Wilber Columbus OHMRC series 775 radio Michon Detroit MIValair MK36T radio Mike Shareck Lindsey OntCannon model 820 radio E Carbaic Berrien Springs MIVariant 5-ch radio Roger Bedell Belleville MIExpert series MK2 5-ch radio Hank Damask Monroeville PAFutaba FP6 FN radio James Rodens Springfield ILTH6 Tower Hobbies radio Mike Bokalich Amherst OHRear Win Speedster kit Keith Jackson Appollo PARoyal Super Sport radio Connecticut Maine achusetts Hampshire Rhode Island nt DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Associate Vice-Presidenes Robert C Brodnar 405 Male Streen Nashua NJ 03060 Raymond Gibouleau 39 High Sn Old Town Mt 04468 George Parker 7 Pool Dr LeeMA 01238 A Mikn Schindler 5 Bolduc Dr Ledyard CT 06339 William Wilbur 6 Laurel Ave Kittery ME 03904 Well Nats once again behind us about 50 hours spend hav ing arrived Tuesday PM departing NH again 8 AM Thursday morning extreme pleasure being present first meeting newly chartered club first meeting first chartered clubtheir charter arrived day meeting called WINNI PESAUKEE RADIO CONTROLLERS club officers President Barry Northrup V-P Gerard Bachand three Ba chands belong AMA Secretary Wayne Richardson 61 Richardsons AMA members Treasurer old friend Armand Cote has RC hobby sport probably since before got re member meeting him Sunday fun-fly abandoned Conway Airport back about 1956 used ground-based Gyro trans mitters latest device directionfinder developed Harry Morgan used small loop listen regeneration receiver Dick Sherman came along visit big help fielding some questions about CB mat ters rulemaking Ernie Stomer Norwalk OHF7F Tigercat Twin kit Jim Moorhead Atlanta GAKraft series 79 radio Kevin Brown Wadsworth OHFox Twin en gine Mark Aimanovich Dayton OHHertenberger 61 FGC engine W M Halpin Rochester NY6-ch Cox Hobbies radio Pat Delcastillo Toledo OHCarrerra ASW 17 glider kit Robert Kucher Oshkosh WITrion Pattern Randall Lewis Bowling Green OHBucker Jungmeister bi-plane kit C J Smith Grand Balne MIOS Max 60 en gine Ed Bywalec Chicago ILHB 61 PDP engine Shirley Mienter Toledo OHOPS 60 engine Dan Baker Adrian MIUFO kit Bridi Tern Heminger Toledo OHWankel 30 en gine William Wardlow Whippany NJT28D kit John Gaston Melbourne FLPatricia Pattern kit Eugene Luxton Burton MIPrather Dee Vee Racing boat kit Lowell Laney Cincinnati OHT2A Sport kit Allan Hoover Royal Oaks MIRoyal C47 kit Bob Johnson Fon du Lac WIPrather Pan ther kit Ralph Corelle Salisbury NCHoward DGA 15 kit John Smith Brockton MA tells has another spectacular demo-fly works October great names RC expected present including Tony Bonetti disappointed didnt make last onewe too Tony felt flying good April 1st District Meeting YOU AINT SEEN NO THING YET John finest organ izers have whole AMA John plans have seminar-type meetings well demos lots other surprises Have received few calls out-of-state AMA members way summer vacation New Hampshire people ask can fly up can contact So far have able come up good solid suggestions Phone want fly vaca tion New England dont have Torrey Pines asphalt runways some good hills provide some soaring lift still lots fields RC few FF U-control clubs have grown faster year other clubs New England door has several sites New England too Whats pleasure Just call informa tion think getting back ba sics now can expect AMA con tinue grow recent decision truly tax exempt organization general agreement need flying field procurement other goals can look some good solid growth next two three years Happy see fine articles Sec retary-Treasurer Jim McNeill Alabama Great job Jim helping AMA members understand HQ financial story well getting some good licks AMA torian New Jersep Ynrk II DISTRICT REPORT John C Grigo District II Vice-President 6387 Badger Drive Lvckpvrt NY 14094 Associate Vice-Presidents Pete Bianchini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 John Byrne 36-29 213th St. Rayside NY 11361 Prank Drench 5 Willow Ave Piscanaway NJ 08854 Hank Likes 46 Cury Dr Tows River NJ 58753 Adam SassIer 50 Raedi Rd. Apt A-2 Schenectady NY 12309 Tom Silver RD3 Box 412 Messeva NY 13662 Hank Swish 2 Lorraine Ave Auburn NY 13021 have procrastinated long enough writ ing column hoping see flood re turned questionnaires clubs Dis trict II flood has decidedly under whelming 30 158 clubs re sponding Dont complain disagree actions Council meeting because will responding accord majority voice 30 clubs took trouble read return questionnaire results first question asked rate six items order importance club way tallied low score important high score least important Flying sites rates first place importance 59 points check results ques tion 3 before get excited about Second spot point went clear RC frequencies 60 points temper thought vast majority responding clubs 28 either RC gen eral interest types Only FF CL club responded Third place 80 points dues ratevery important times racing inflation Fourth place survey first question went competitive events 120 points too read being indica tive mainly sport flier makeup district Yet district has its share meets year tells competitive fliers very dedicated Fifth place 127 points comes maga zine now reading Based re sults first survey comes abso lutely no surprise Letters still coming asking drop mandatory magazine least back optional status Ill keep try ing Last place went AMA Nats IS food thought Lets see thousands dollars did lose last years Nats second question asked clubs opinion about hiring lobbyist assist se curing additional clear RC frequencies keeping present frequencies 18 said yes 10 said no 2 no opinions seems interested keeping frequencies having place use results question 3 should AMA hire man HQ prime assignment finding new flying sites retaining existing sites fell flat 22 responding no 8 said yes seems first paradox con sidering question le 2 clar ifying comments considered does come out clear Most people clubs feel know about local area people would some outsider can better handle problems themselves outside interference word agree lo cal level Yet also feel AMA should about flying fields general standpoint Perhaps should call PR man get October1979 79 involved fourth question concerned loca tion proposed AMA museum Orlando FL California neither Fifteen clubs said Orlando may expected Eastern district specified California 5 no preference 10 wanted neither kind what expected conservative District 2 last explainable question number 5 asked about possibility relocation AMA HQ Orlando Lake Charles LA Springfield OH stay Washington Lake Charles vote did no opinion Orlando received 5 votes Springfield 11 Stay Washington led way 12 votes Based will back Washington Springfield voting issue question arises sixth item question rather indication few areas bylaws special Council committee will may review possible change listed jog thinking try pick brains future use Based some comments succeeded Well next month Ill put together third survey form get Out early possible However response doesnt im prove dramatically wont bother 4th survey Ill merely bumble along own using inputs few care enough write personal letters should reading about same time am sending out third survey PLEASE re spond Good flying Ohio sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe District Ill Vice-President 1101 ERahn Read Dayton OH 45429 Associate Vice-Prenidento Joe Biben 5192 Edenharst Lynharsn OH 44124 Prancis Fluharty 504 21st Sn Vienna WV 25101 Laird Jackson 523 Meadowbrook Sn David PA 19087 Edward Wisser 1521 Summit St McKeesport PA 15131 Hi folks am late again barely meet ing deadline after missing last issue Same old excusetoo little time too much So Im going use excuses Ill simply bow out end term let someone time possibly intent handle chore Its fun serving District VP times its hectic Im happy influence Ive able exert national AMA operation unhappy time avail able serve local level think AMA business good hands general policies direction future good Obviously everything isnt perfect thats partly due very complex nature modeling days AMA HQ Council need construc tive help can get things must contributed folks like yourself local level Its large army volunteers really backbone Academy lieve Academy needs certainly intend continue sup port modeling country whatever ca pacity can has too much part life stop now short report Ed Wisser Assoc VPs Ed reports 2nd Annual Tn-Valley Static Show held Eastland Mall North Versaille PA showed increase 67 entries 1978 110 entries 1979 As chairman show committee have confirmed dates 3rd annual show May 1 2 31980 possibility may move new Century II Mall will large Randall Park Mall Cleveland Look out Joe may challenge yet Ed also forwards biographical data Ive asked Assoc VPs info since feel folks would enjoy Ed writes am currently retired United States Steel Co Dusquesne Works Dusquesne PA after 39 years service Electrical De partment IS years management maintenance Open Hearth BOF De partments have private pilots license both land seaplane flying service Civil Air Patrol during WW II 1942 1946 model activities date back boy hood days have member AMA 38 years Most interest has Scale aircraft categories served Scale Advisory Committee first formed 1955 since changed Scale Board am currently serving have built flown Free Flight rubberband U-Control Radio Control might also add Ed presented AMA Outstanding Achievement Award promoting model aviation Ilelawate ict tolambia land h tanlina IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Asnociate Vice-Presidents Wayne Abernethy 5221 Marlboro Pike HiIlsdo MD 20027 Bob Champine 205 lipton Rd. Newport News VA 23606 Howard Crispin 611 Beechwood Charlottsville VA 22901 V Bill Helms 2000 Tyoola Road Charlotte NC 28210 Scotnie Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington 08 19809 John Preston 7012 Eloira Court Falls Chorob VA 22042 PavI Yacobacci 0408 Winthrop Dr. Payetteville NC 28301 would like start months column saying THANKS BOB DORIS RICH headaches endless hours hard work have put getting route together Trans-Am Race would also like thank Bob Clint owner Happy Hobby Shop playing host District IV Trans-Am teams Bob hosted meeting shop July 12th teams Leg could meet talk Bob Doris Rich pick minds last minute hints race also think Carl Goldberg deserves vote thanks letting Bob Doris spend much time race kinds people make hobby what article will probab ly appear print after race has started just record good luck teams thanks clubs District IV participated club District has received copy Getting Keeping Flying Sites please let know soon possible can get copy very good publication can help you dont have flying site troubles District IV Meeting Well have finally pinned down date time place District IV meet ing dates October 13th 14th general meeting scheduled start 10 am October 13th Edison High School Alexandria VA Sunday 14th will have fun fly demonstrations phases aeromodeling Prince Georges RC Club Field Bowie MD club District IV will receive special mailing information detail about meeting get etc Keep mind meeting fun fly demo open AMA members District IV Now time come express wants desires people AMA HQ find out what other people doing hobby Also lets sure phase modeling represented year best way to sure club interests represented club membersl means Free Flight Control Line Indoor Glider Radioevery phase information contact Howard Crispin RCCVA President 611 Beechwood Drive Charlottesville VA 22901 lot people working very hard make meeting successplease dont let down would like dedicate few lines column Horrace Cain District VI VP reference article concerning Contest Directors August 79 issue MA hope United Airlines never sends through District IV lot CDs took offense article feel will probably get few letters own district CDs thats impres sion CDs run contest suggest should find out little about what CD really does am sure CDs District VI work just hard ones know District IV deserve lot thanks get AMA Election Coming Up am writing article July will appear MA September October issue Anyway still too early think about would like have fice Secretary-Treasurer AMA officer District IV members will vote year lot have asked think would best man job personal choice would John Byrne has served VP District II now AVP District believe out 80 Model Aviation Ed Wisser District Ill Associate VP candidates best qualified mast dedicated improvement AMA know John would always aware individual members desires would great asset Academy would like see District IV really turn out John Byrne upcoming election Whats Happening District Golden Triad Model Masters Its over now chance visit Bill Pardue quite few Control Line fliers re cent US Control Line Championships Winston-Salem NC weather pretty badcold rainy windyplus gas short age guys still flew what could see enjoyed Thanks Bill fine contest excellent job CD Jim Thrift Memorial Fun Fly Dont forget Jim Thrift Fun Fly scheduled Octo ber 6th 7th Winston-Salem NC un derstand DCRC Show Team will something see Thanks DCRC Show Team will also hope visit North Carolina AMA members can See Getting Started Indoor Flying Anyone Greenbelt/Laurel MD area wishing learn art Indoor Free Flight can con tact Tom Vallee 444 Henryton So Laurel MD 20810 Tom has place fly Indoor willing help newcomers PAMPA Thanks PAMPA putting newsletter mailing list Control Line pilots receiving newsletter Stunt News better sign up fast loaded good Control Line articles Charles County RC Club chance visit CCRC members weekend AT6 Race Stand-Off Scale ConAlabama ida 0 Seorgia isspy o Rico Sooth tarolina 0 Tennessee V DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V VicePresident 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 3521J9 205 879-5550 Associate Vice-Presidents John Gorday 631 Queen Circle Jackson MS 39209 Jerome Hall 4326 Baywood Dr. Huntsville AL 35805 Richard Jackson 106 Thonolee St. Charleston Hgns SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Bunyan Dr Delray Beach FL 33444 Phillip McDowell 6521 Rolling Fork Dr. Nashville TN 37205 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00666 Boo 1532 Fajardo PR 00648 Ed Moorman PD Boo 1643 Eglin AFB FL 32542 Tom Thacker 2390C Lawrencenille Hwy Decatur GA 30033 Junior Problem recent Kissim mee FL Fun Fly no juniorsthe problem junior Tom Velaskey Jr 1 it2 years old beat everyone including dad flying instructor Don Muddiman Now thats real Junior Problem Times changing news letters District Palm Beach Aero Country Club just name-the-newsletter contest won Steve Clemson suggested Windsock Remote Control Association Central Florida thinking naming its newsletter Prop A-Gator suggested Dick Clason Capitol City R/C Club Jackson MS middle name-the-newsletter con test Call newsletter anything like test very interesting contest included team stand-off 1/4 scale AT6 Pylon race very realistic Richmond area club members cleaned up 1st 2nd 3rd places AT6 races Below picture winners front row judges back row Beneath shot AT6 winners planes L-R Pete Womack Bob Fuiwider Rich Baker Dick Duckhardt bottom another view AT6 racers Photos John Preston put mailing list can keep up whats happening Along same lines Florida Pattern Association Florida Modelers Association Gulf Coast Radio Control Club Mobile AL will sporting newly de signed logos fresh air along coast must keep creative juices flowing live Atlanta area already club might check out Icarians secretary new club Betty Underwood also maintains club membership Alabama club Lake Guntersville RC Flyers Soaring Sunny Summer Afternoon headline full-page spread Summerville Journal-Scene featuring Charleston RC Society Society uuasts 90 members also outing Coastal Centre Retarded Lad son SC Myrtle Beach AFB Coastal Air Modelers provided model display Open House few models pictured In, Some Coastal Air Modelers pic tured below really happy bunch somebodyforgot say smile picture snapped Doc Leidner CD Tropic Aeros RC Club Miami FL says mature contest flier realizes volun teers aint got no contest Tropic Aeros record 27 entrants appar ently record number volunteers Although enjoy contests competing watching reading about am reminded time time AMA members discontented what perceive AMAs total orientation ward contest fliers member wrote recent ly said Sunday flier largely pays contest programs return dues gets couple dollars worth surance raunchy magazine snide re marks doesnt go along tal program what hell ever also says no AMA listens Sunday flier Now low blow fact VP columns filled invita tions membership write VP about anything Write Ill listen try help possible Its hard know what however someone writes says Im discontented AMAmake con tent Please identify problem offer suggestion two solution space available column Club Month presentation No club nominated month Im also looking nominations Junior Month Unsung Hero month latter being dedicated bjit unrecognized membet know type always willing help seldom getting glory Henry Ar nold Birmingham RC Club shown low right handing transmitterto Mark Franklin Unsung Hero Henry works clubs contests has handled purchases fuel club written newsletter ad infinir,m SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT October1979 81 Illinois ana UCCO ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Horrace Cain District VI VicePresidenl 525 Weidner Road Buffalo Grove 60090 Associate Vice-Pesidents Dave Daso c/n DA Enterprises Boo 335 Haobstadt IN 47639 Chock Delano 7203A Twin Oaks Dr Indianapolis IN 40226 Roger Geers RR 5 Qaincy IL 62301 Frank Hughes 709 NE 44th St Kansas City MO 64116 Glenn Lee 819 Mandrake Batavia IL 60510 Jim Sears P0 Boo 308 Burgin KY 40310 Bob Underwood 4109 Concord Oaks Dr St Louis MO 63126 AVP Roger Geers sent picture scale lineup Mint Julep Meet Ken tucky District VI well-represented AVP Bob Underwood first RC Con test Coord Ralph White second Roger concerned number full scale aircraft attempted mix up RCers Such lack discipline disturbing Just recently very experienced fixed base operator flight instructor well aware RC activity remote Site demon strating forced landing student near RC field resulted 60 Schn Pat tern ship firmly imbedded wing Cessna 150 after glancing off propeller near disaster no injured As far know no legal action resulted did would lose can bet big boys would suffer Air discipline us Right wrongwe stand lose What answer THINGS TO DO Sept 8-9 Kansas City RC Biplane Large Scale Jacomo Park Sept 9 Chicago Aeronuts 17th Annual 01 FF Meet Bong Field WI Sept 16 Thermaleers 38th Annual FF Meet Flat River MO Sept 15-16 Spirits St Louis Reno Warbird Pylon Races Sept 16 Hamilton County IN RC Flyers Open Fun Fly Limbo Combat Open Pylon Sept 16 South Bend IN Tn-Valley RC Club Annual Fun Fly Sept 22-23 Eagles IMVSA Soaring Meet Buder Park St Louis MO Sept 22-23 Thorn Creek RC Club Annual Pattern Contest Includes Pre-Novice Lan sing IL Ed Devine 312 331-7946 Sept 23 Chicago Aeronuts 36th Annual Mid western Championship FF Meet Bong Field WI Sept 23 Kokomo IN Blue Angels RC Fun Fly Paul Jones 317 628-3860 Sept 29-30 Carbondale IL Sky Squires Sport Scale Pattern District VI activity red hot clubs sanctioned contest has light turn-out con sider Ralph White VI RC CC says Dis trict VI will have over 120 sanctioned meets 79 Jim Thomerson VI CC CL FF reported too CL meets loads help sessions club contests social activities some fun flying just can find time go sanctioned meets District VI doing same time and/or same place Points Ponder CL Combat Bob Burch VI CL Contest Board stated Chicago Aero Angels newsletter ground friend takes away enemies McDonnell Douglas RC Clubs Carrier Wave Overheard pits Well problem pattern plane does what tell agree thanks Fred Holmes kind words Mid-Missouri RC Assoc Fly paper Thanks also support getting words out members FH 815 Oaklawn Dr Columbia MO 65201 can get share Kansas City Sunchasers RC Clubs big problem have lots trouble deciding flying site use weekend Maybe KC area flying sites helped spawn some contestants KCRCs Pattern meet very fcw clubs re porting larger usual turn-out Pat tern meet year Good show KCRC Soaring Flight Stan Watson 3402 Hickory Ln Hazelcrest IL 60429 St Louis Eagles Newsletter Ken Helen Olsen 820 Old Bonhomme Rd University City MO 63132 will keep glider pi lots well informed Soaring activities Inquire youre Indoor Rubber Scale Junior programs etc investigate Star Skipper Ed Whitten P0 Box 176 Wall St Station New York NY 10005 Lots good info Thanks Ed sample Quincy IL Falcons newsletter has hobby center reporting new thing will 1/5 scale 90 engines Another new thing have yet done er far behind can get Next months article will feature inter esting personality District VI rich cre ative talented people cant certainly justice deserve think few can spotlighted Any ideas have will welcome addition Im working some items promote District VI unit Although geographic layout rather widespread can foster homogeneous family modelers Whether resident KY IN IL MO also member Dis trict VI AMA what see thats real modelers So fly friendly skies See yall Iowa an esota orsir VII DISTRICT REPORT Kenneth F Merris District VII Vice-President 1023 Iowa Avenue Moscatine IA 52761 Associate VicePresidents James Clark 4444 Woodview Dr NE Cedar Rapids IA 52401 Robert Londbnrg 4928 Tiogo Sn. Daloth MN 55804 Tim Prion 11287 Soar Sterling Hgts MI 48078 William Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Tr St Joseph Ml 49085 Geoff Styles 2601 5 Beaomont Ave Koosassille WI 53139 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 Wayne Ynager 38235 Castle Romalas MI 48174 As said last reportGovernor Robert D Ray proclaimed July Model Aviation Month Iowa July 12th Present signing ceremonies MUSCATINE MINIATURE AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION club originating request procla mation following Iowa clubs DES MOINES MODELAIRESTRI-COUNTY RC Carrol IASOOLAND RC MODELERS Sioux City IA IOWA CITY AEROHAWKS AT LANTIC HAWKS RC CEDAR RA PIDS SKYHAWKS Also signing HAZEL SIGAFOOSE MAXEY HESTER Sig Manufacturing graciously supplied bumper stickers distribution Iowa clubs Mr EARL WITI president AMA presented Governor Ray honorary membership AMA AWARD OF AP PRECIATION support model avia tion MR DAN KNOX president Mus catine club presented Governor Ray Muscatine Miniature Aircraft Association cap honorary member group important thing come out proclamation may recognized some time fact governor has recog nized activity given time sig nature will show general public viable group individuals organized recognized beneficial selves type recognition helps AMA model aviation grow will help obtain greater public recognition 82 Model Aviation Contentment Satisfaction Jim Marvin Jackson Purchase Modelers Mayfield KY shows us what its about pure enjoy ment flight Governor 1-loDer u I-say signs --wloaem Avia sion Month proclamation Representatives attending signing ceremony Iowa Capitol steps MISSISSIPPI VALLEY SOARING contest held July 8th well-attended $200 cash prizes given away plus some merchandise prizes GREATER GRAND RAPIDS FUN FLY will held September 8 1979 KENT RADIO AEROMODELERs field event sponsored KENT RADIO AEROMODELERS WESTERN MICHI GAN RAF Contact 1049 28th St SW Wyoming MI 49509 informa tion MILWAUKEE FLYING ELECTRONS will again hold aerobatic scale con test Aero Park Airport Milwaukee August 18-19 1979 has always well-attended con test excellent prizes good competi tion Contact LARRY DATTILIO 4112 N Downer Ave RUSSELL KNETZGER 2625 E Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 52311 pre-registration other informa tion printed Nats will over Executive Council will have met hope have good report Council ac tions actions nominating committee meeting Nationals would like point out have NO comments agenda published Presidents Column makes little difficult vote wishes Council meeting ever take consideration comments newsletters receive does help Keep coming does take some time read now receive about 60 newsletters month Most very good informative would like remind newsletter editors about patch available HQ Write Larry Bolich Special Events Director complete information Arkansas siana Me,co trnma s VIII DISTRICT REPORT John Embry District VIII Vice-President 1500 Anita Street Sniphur LA 70663 Associane Vice-Peidenrs Razz Averill 9117 La Barranea NE Alburguergon NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Sulphur LA 70663 Gene Hempet 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 Witliam Hartey ttt 927 Commerce Pleasanton TX 78064 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Bacnlesoilte OK 74003 Nats time just around corner time writing have asked VP substitute him next two months report also possibil ity sit him Execu tive Council meeting Lincoln NB early August personally feel governing body Academy calibre number new ideas programs can come out main problem facing Executive Council moment attitude some its members few its members con stantly coming up old statements did cant Headquarters have again opinion always felt lot can ac complished group people say Lets get program started will help get organized whole thing just boils down better lead stand back wait someone lead read article time Followship Executive Council could review article find very beneficial time enough lecture would like comment some club news letters have sent way lately know much work put good newsletter club member would par ticipate club betterment month does newsletter editor club offi cers would beat down trying find work everyone So month get newsletter think much work went might contribute club newsletter Academy Model Aeronautics outstanding newsletters have opportunity read lately Lejournal dEscadrille 114th RC Aero Squadroh Grapevine TX Edited Al Alman 2609 Burningtree Ct Arlington TX 76014 newsletter Im referring first issue best Ive seen Keep up good work Al team Newsletters again far easiest way spread comments views want points kept secret dont let us hear us mean people read newsletters just heard President Jimmy Carters speech energy confidence Unit ed States thinks about objec tive light might also see problems facing clubs especially Academy Model Aeronautics basic ly same Inasmuch seem wan dering aimlessly direction closing would like challenge member District VIII stand up counted Show pride confidence club Academy participating DONT JUST STAND THEREFLY Ned Barnes District VIII AVP tainrado as aska lr Dakota h takota IXWytming DISTRICT REPORT Vince Mankowski District IX Vice-President 105 Waldo Circte Bellense Nt 68005 AssociaSe Vice-Presidesrns Charles Brannon 2220 Matiposa Blvd Casper WY 82601 Paul Kenel 910 North 12th Fargo NO 58102 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Aroada CO 80005 Jim OReilly 4760 N Basnin Wichina KS 67220 Jim Ricketts 516 S Cloodas Sinan Falls SD 57103 first taste Nats work 79 just hit whirlwind will continue next couple weeks has begun prepare Council meeting usually takes several days itself prepare bylaws commit tee meeting since have elected chairman committee will require additional preparation organize thoughts Councils meeting special interest groups meeting re quested last Council meeting because felt input essential addition Nats own stompin grounds site manpower problems Ive involved Add fact have selected years Control Line Category Director means now have opportunity get involved event directors officials equipment needs sorts different people Busy bet Fun Absolutely wouldnt miss world thing has made biggest impression during last few days spirit cooperation among modelers As example held press conference Lincoln last Monday July 24 task come up models display press television personnel Keep mind October1979 83 AMA President Earl Witt presents Governor Ray Appreciation Award Landon Morris holds governors proclamation Bob Hansing Minnesota Soaring Society ready launch Mississippi Valley Soar ing contest local modelers preparing National Championships checked old shopping list determined needed Pattern ship some Scale models few Free Flights Helicopter Sailplane Speed CL Rac ing Stunt couple flying demos once asked refused ask modeler borrow number ship week before Nats answer will SURE Thursday needed find helicop ter make flying demonstration call Council Bluffs Iowa finds Charlie Legg chopper disassembled Charlie worked weekend regular job somehow managed during evenings Friday Sat urday Sunday reassemble machine Monday afternoon Charlie made long drive Lincoln helicopter demonstration flight spirit coop eration makes Nats modeling worthwhile people would ever know about efforts Charlie Legg like others expects no payment re ward things because want Mr Legg Ed Prohaska Roy Hogan Joe Mock gave time loaned pride joy fellow modeler sincere thank Headquarters Visit weekend July 8 attended committee meeting Washington DC Rather return directly home took opportunity visit AMA HQ following Monday Tuesday Im going give lengthy report mechanics business carried out although can assure business run very professional efficient manner Instead want know some people have up fronL Everyone familiar Worths Wheeleys Winters Ehlings indeed lucky have fine gentle men doing such excellent job us Most nosing around however centered finding out about people no hears about watched people like receptionist Linda Brown answer phones sorted out daily paperwork proofread mater ial someone else Carol Merfeld Dale Kern teamed up handle Nats en try forms reply packets kept regular jobs going As Carol processed AMA business Dale Shirley Shipley sorted mail Later Shirley back handling supply service requests taking inventory Over Model Aviation Kay Schell took break posting charges hobby shop sales magazines show operation IBM Composer used AMA section Herb Silbermann laying out next issue MA treasurer Jim McNeill reported accounting department last issue MA another area increasing activi ty havent done already read article already have read re-read Jims report Micheline Madison back another small room lined files books sea paperwork first seen talking phone about CL Combat Team material looking information someone else has requested making some notes other projects yet done day Outside doorway almost hall Debbie Dews types pro cesses sanctions non-stop basis possible mention everyone Most time cannot count everyone always scurrying around doing something Yet person interrupted question request re sponded quickly completely smile dont know AMA finds people like hope dont ever lose Sioux Falls RCers attended Control Line contest put Jim Ricketss AVP South Dakota Doing super job timing counting laps helping Jim put CL contest Sioux Falls RCers Radio Control boys chipped help needed benefitted special thank Sioux Falls RCers Control Line crowd Ohmagorsh bad enough put someones name magazine incorrectly get club wrong put whole crowd differ ent state ohmagorsh explain quote letter AVP Frank Hughes Kansas City MISSOURI Well now youve done Oily real ly have gone done time area may cut off supply Hot Stuff infiltrate balsa supply un known alien termite awakens eats after balsa has glued sanded isnt bad enough want know fact now Vince wouldnt lie alone have come aid can grant reasonable amount safety whenever might pass way again have actually broken up small band clan members rented 10 Greyhoud buses ready head way very large AniWna fornia ii da x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 2501 Armour Lane Redoodo Beach CA 90278 Associate Vice-Presidents Glenn Carte, 2020 Gill Pont Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Ale, Chisoim 1500 West Sham Fresno CA 93711 Lonnie Knoeher 4295 Boulder Hmy Las Vesas NV 89121 John Pond 4269 Syoko Circle San J000 CA 95136 Bob Reynolds Rt 5 Boo 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Snomden Ann. Long Beach CA 908GB Keith Whitney 14465 Jupiter Salt Lake City UT 84117 once can lead off some really good news reported last year AMA named defendent lawsuit brought Minnesota case recently settled out court no cost AMA Well almost no cost AMA did have hire local attorney represent out way along battle IRS being favorably settled can turn important matters FAI World Free Flight Finals held Taft October 6 7 8 shap ing up big As writing 23 countries have submitted entries pos sible should try see least day activity dont care interests radio control line owe yourself see first time 25 rope sitting reading wondering what world guy talk ing about right Well Ill tell being able convince small nasty group rope really didnt know what saved neck So now have saved neck two times think its about time told whats wrong No 1 last months issue MA think last month mentioned static display Antioch Center attended know put Northern Knights Sunchasers honor meeting BUT said bold print Kansas City KANSAS show held beautiful MISSOURI last liveable place left crime-ridden earth Thats MISSOURI son No 2 months issue MA July second picture down right column mentioned caption Dick Meyers helping Kansas Citys Skynights display Now boy call out State Militia halt bus convoy Everyone MISSOURI knows Dick Meyers name RAY RAY helping set up NORTHERN KNIGHTS two words joking aside Vince did enjoy hav ing visit display want know welcome come back time appreciate mention pictures us report did put us Kansas apologize will apologize again per son District IX meeting held also-beautiful Kansas City KANSAS October 27 Executive Director John Worth will joining us Kansas City special guest years US has hosted Free Flight Finals month June busy attending club meetings lot think once month too often go club meeting attended seven June Some reported last column month Ive couple report want attend meeting drop line Towards end June attended joint meeting Rockwell International Eagles Northrop Model Club meeting presided over Rockwell club president Phil Mosko assisted Northrop club president Paul lmrisek clubs have mutual problem looking flying site Sound familiar using site Whites Point San Pedro trial basis However complaints noise nearby neighbors ended trial period sour note option called can no longer fly meeting ran old time free flighter presently flying radio name George Hume last saw him 1950 meeting kind homecoming Northrop club first club ever visited Vice-President also turned out first club visited twice few days later made return visit another club club Camarillo Fly ing Circus meeting run president Chuck Asprion assisted vice-president Ron Ingram super turnout lots wives kids hand see film 84 Model Aviation Marvelous Miniatures meeting primarily present members Nick Johnen Su perior Service Award Nick key element clubs obtaining flying site team effort Nick spearheaded effort club planning mall show will set up around portable AMA booth also plan show film Mar velous Miniatures couple hours club wants use booth drop line Ill see get no cost club film have can also shown Scout troops similar functions enlighten modeling continue receive letters con stituents lot have some good ideas am trying implement Keep writ ing inputs get items can initiate Next month Ill list candidates Contest Board election give dead line rules voting THERMALS Alaska ana on ington xl DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District XI Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Associate Vice-Presidents Al coiner 1607 S non Elm Ponaseilo 1003201 Simon Dreese Rt 16cc 48 Broadniew MT 59015 Ed MoColiough 53SE 61 Portland OR 97215 Orlando Oly Rnco 26608 Doner Cs. Kent WA 98031 Chock Thompson N 3813 Normandie Spokane WA 99205 Doe Zipoy 21418 NE Main St Redmond WA 98052 month have request make of As know clubs have lost flying site last few months cases Sites owned clubs Still clubs denied ac cess own fields power model fly ing trend nationwide growing rapidly AMA taking steps help clubs much possible now help may way Until happens seems should can help oursetves Experience gained over last few years indicates club gets situa tion could cause lose its flying site much anyone outside group can help Winning things seems selling job one-onone basis AMA HQ will send some infor mation gleaned other experiences can possibly help occurred problem probably differs locality gathered information dis trict analyzed might learn some thing directly help us Therefore would like clubs indi viduals have position los ing flying site last three years send information Please let know what problem found out about what did about it ended up has data will analyzed sent AMA will help others well can use data own area see can head off some things dont have tell noise worst enemies prevention thing worth cure Barnstormers Biplane Meet Ed McCullough Assoc VP Portland has sent us another fine report area will let him tell about event own words pictures accompanying column taken Bob Baich Port land Skyknights Model Airplane Club originals beautiful color might print well black white June 17th Delta Park Portland OR first annual biplane meet held Barnstormers MAC Portland As far know first biplane meet ever held Northwest first seemed would contest Sunday morning weather turned downright nasty gas crunch got bad told would no gas available Portland weekend Although little gas found Sunday weath er looked bad As matter fact probably some best flying weather exists exception small squall what wind was light steady right down runway Since virtually contestants Portland assume other biplane fanatics region stayed away because adverse conditions Two events scheduled flown dozen contestants Both flying static display seemed please rather large crowd spectators Most contestants flew both events Stand Off Scale Barn storming used same airplane both Prizes trophies awarded fifth place both events prizes ing given local hobby shops nice prizes indeed biplane kit course first prize Winners airplanes Scale 1 Dick Hansen/Jenny 2 Don Lindsay/Fleet 3 Bob Mingle/Waco 4 Roger Wilson/Skybolt 5 Dick Smith/GereSport Barnstorming 1 Sergei Dennenbaum/Pulsar 2 Dick Hansen/ Jenny 3 Don Lindsay/Fleet 5 Vein Ahi berg/Pitts Dave Gardner BMAC President Contest Director did nice job real reason contest held though Steve Tischler Steve editor Barnstorm er newsletter secretary club Without drive desire see contest held would have happened think illustrates takes person enthusiasm get club started towards worthwhile goal Thanks Steve So now time District Xl biplane nuts start getting ready Se cond Annual Barnstormer Biplane Meet held next June Portland October1979 85 UICK 3-mansen ano denny wes nirsi Scale Airplane least 12 years old mu reps cuigra nas veanimei enginenot sHown meet Builder unknown u-meet origi trom Concepts uarn- Uob gina Waco stormer kit Model Don Lindsaygine gives realistic sound JUNIOR FLIGHT ED WHITTE BoxWall St Sta New York NV 10005 FLY INAMAS THIRD FALL FLYING FAIR CONTROL LINE POSTAL CONTEST sort blew opportunity nounce contest before August start flying has extended through Novem ber Some course have already told us youve taken some flights August thats OK since rules same last year couple changes though Most important now two events youngsters 16 under fly ing stock plastic ready-to-fly models se cond change age limit regu lar event has raised include up through l8years old So dont have dig up last years magazine heres whole poop 1 The Postal Contest open young sters everywhere NO entry fee AMA membership NOT required 2 The SPECIAL EVENT youngsters 16 under flights stock readyto-fly plastic models rules listed below regular event pertain special plastic event except plastic models may flown 3 All contestants REGULAR event must 18 years old younger 4 All flying must supervised adult will time flights record Sig nature time sheets adult affadavit models flights ac cordance rules times recorded accurate 5 A safety check model must made adult supervisor 6 Fly time during August September October November 1979 As offi cial flights wanted may taken day model may entered 4 70/fl r2 zz _____7 _____________ 5 /4 A medals will awarded first three places event special AMA Certi ficates will awarded warranted 8 Rules event stated first two paragraphs plus first sentence third paragraph 1976/77 AMA rule book page 26 under event no 25 Con trol Line hA Solo Race quote Any kind control line model permit ted has engine stock factoryequipped fuel tank displacement over 005 1 cubic inches Models must equipped two metal control lines 35 feet mini mum length Minimum wire diameter line 0008 inch plane flown time against clock entrant must fly plane also perform engine starting refueling model released watch started timing continues 48 laps during period model must land refueled restarted least once 9 In addition contestant must builder model except course Special Plastic Ready-Built event 10 Stop watch remains running during refueling restart periods 11 The function helper hold model ground after contes tant has started engine goes center circle Helper releases model signal contestant flier 12 NO mechanical engine cut-off system allowed 13 NO intentional pit stops allowed tank still contains fuel Pit stops may made due engine failure run ning out fuel 14 If fuel tank will fly model longer 2-91 Ii ____ii 2--___A 48 laps model must started less full tank ensure proper pit stop 15 landing model must allowed come full stop its own accord must touched moving 16 During pit stop helper must touch model until after contestant starts engine re leasing signal contestant flier 17 ALL launches ground 18 Model must flown approximately parallel ground flight disqualified adult supervisor moderate violation 19 Score total elapsed time including pit stop time initial Rise-Off-Ground launch completion 48th lap 20 Please note Flying Third AMA Fall Flying Fair Postal Contest covered AMA Contest Sanction unless individual flights made during otherwise AMA sanctioned contest AMA surance applies accordingly 21 Send results received De cember 31 1979 Ed Whitten Last years results better first.lets see what can year Heres hoping clubs will sponsor contests youngsters especially postal Please send ALL times loners too should get out dads older friends after s against clockt RESULTS OF AMAS CHiCKEN HIGH INDOOR POSTAL CONTEST Hey did see Page 88 September issue contestants door contest list took up entire page didnt leave us space say Congratulations winners So CONGRATULATIONS Graham Davitt Leeds England won Hand Launched Stick Event whopping 10 minutes plus Easy B flight makes two wins out two Graham Nice going CONGRATULATIONS Tom Croft Manchester IN winning times 370 390 Hand Launched Glider Tom led whole bunch Indiana fliers high places contest get entries next winters postal contest bet will just have beg AMA space list top 10 run whole works STAR SKIPPERS CHUCK MARKOS DOUBLE WHAMMY next step up ladder Delta Dart really building flying both Out door Indoor models SO BIG neophytes just dont make Shown Chuck Markos 2-step NFFS Indoor flier first model has flat wing uses Dart plastic prop second uses same plans sliced cambered wing ribs bent wood prop Thats way bit time full sized plans additional details courtesy Chicago Aeronuts send self-addressed stamped envelope SASE Chuck Markos 1106 Montgomery Drive Deerfield IL 60015 Tell him Ed sent So thats gang forthis month 86 Model Aviation 3r