AMA Effort Continues NC Frequencies AMAs Frequency Committee met AMA Headquarters Washington DC December 11 12 1979 develop supplementary data requested FCC support AMAs 1978 petition nine RC fre quencies follow-up previous meeting November between AMA FCC officials same subject December meeting however behind scenes work session coordinate committee member input modified speci fic version AMAs original proposal November meeting reported January 1980 issue Model vita ion page 72 see RC Frequency Update December meeting first time entire AMA Frequency Committee met personbusiness normally conducted mail meeting made possible AMA Executive Council its Novem ber 9 meeting authorized travel lodging expense reimbursement committee AMA effort obtain RC fre quencies could expedited As result December Frequency Committee technical background AMAs proposal agreed upon well other details final presentation committee also met FCC officials morning December 12 review committees data favorably re ceived appears now order obtain FCC approval AMA proposal al though number procedural steps process remain accomplished next step scheduled mid-January deliver finished version AMA data FCC expected followed FCC internal circulation approval proposal public comment probably published spring 1980 public comments produce drastic changes proposal possible new RC frequencies could made avail able end 1980 early 1981 AMA proposal compre hensive ever including recommendations con cerning group frequencies model aircraft another cars boats other terrestrial models basis recommendations use narrow band FM NBFM 72 MHz frequency band AMA acting agency FCC effort behalf model interests has involved coordination efforts Hobby Industry Association HIA indivi dual RC equipment manufacturers car boat organizations NAMBA IMPBA AMYA ROAR etc Membership Over 40000 Year End 1980 membership renewal has pro ceeding ahead last years rate ever since renewal notices mailed mid-October time Christmas holiday season 1980 membership figures doubled over 20000 received Thanksgiving Day renewals being re ceived rate between 4500 5000 per week Senior Citizen memberships new cate gory 1980 65 over reached almost 800 mid-December Teen age 1980 members officially known Seniors tween 15 19 years age 2372 mid-December about third paying extra magazine 1980 Juniors up 15 years old 1526 members almost 300 paying extra maga zine 1980 membership total years end running between 5 6% higher 1979 very close time record year figures 1978 Former AMA President Ken Held Hospital AMA No7 meaning AMAs seventh President Ken Held Livonia Ml De cember St Josephs Hospital Ann Arbor MI being treated leukemia good prognosis Kens presidential years 1953-1956 didnt really retire after Hes very interested active ever since has seen regularly recent years various model trade shows staunch supporter AMA So Ken taking easier now doctors orders still chipper anxious hear old friends Communications may sent hospital Kens home 16693 Bell Creek Lane Livonia MI 48154 March 1980 69 AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents L Worlds Largest Sport Aviation Organization AMA Committee December meetings Washington Standing left right John Strong Chairman Wheaton MD Dick Jansson Maitland FL Walt Good Port Richey FL Bob Aherle Hauppauge NY C Torrey Williams Jacksonville FL Jack Albrecht Oceanside CA Also participating meeting Fred Marks Gaithers burg MD Rich Palmer representing HIA Fairfield NJ John Worth Carl Maroney AMA HO Jack Smith AMAs legal counsel specialist FCC matters Presidents OUTLQJK Earl F Witt 26 Warwick Drive Chambersburg PA 17201 THE FIRST MEMBERSHIP SURVEY membership survey published January issue Model Aviation getting great response just received own issue MA survey answers started coming through mail Ron Morgan worked up computer program tabulating survey complet ed portion program per mits totaling computers wife refers Barbie Doll because prolif eration accessories completed program will include disk filing print-out survey surprising result tabulating surveys no constant trend categoryvirtually ballot tabulated has different priority arrangement outstanding pri ority picked modelers AMAs top priority received near ly twice rating other Promotion Hobby/Sport time point clear items AMA Head quarters Executive Council have putting considerable time ef fort rank very low survey results survey tabu lated January Council Meeting will agenda discussed date December 16th since West Coast replies just starting come since have written say circulating survey clubs will continue tabulate come later surveys received far have tabu lated give idea its running have included below Part AMA Priorities 1 Promotion Hobby/Sport 2 Obtaining Radio Frequencies 3 Flying Site Assistance 4 Membership Services S Providing Competition Rules 6 Sponsoring National Championships 7 Sponsoring Junior Programs 8 Model viation Magazine 9 Sponsoring World Championships 10 Special Events ie Trans-Am trade shows etc 11 Film Library 12 Model Aviation Museum 13 Awards & Recognitions 14 Other Part II Reason Joining AMA 1 Individual Insurance 3 5% 2 Club Requirements 18% 2 Supporting National Representa tion Hobby/Sport 18% 3 Entering Sanctioned Contests 12% 4 Flying Site Requirements 9% 5 Receiving Model viation Magazine 4% 6 Technical Educational Assist ance 3% 7 Otherl% Part III Magazine Issue 71% Would prefer have maga zine optionaL 29% Would prefer NOT have magazine optional 71% given option taking magazine would take 29% given option taking magazine would NOT take As stated above will continue tabulate surveys come would like add input survey can found column January issue Model Aviation COMMENTS AND THANKS Letters notes included half survey mail re ceived took time write thank preciate efforts Luckily few asked assist ance think will able include workload Some notes really boosted morale would like share comments you. received considerable encourage ment proposal relocate AMA Headquarters no negative com ments date person informed Springfield OH proposed re location site within 600 miles 70% population wealth US Another made very important suggestion previously ed architects drawing no loading area trucks majority comments magazine gentleman numbered Model Aviation AMAs 3989th priority feelings have noted man said dont save magazines just interesting articles thanks sending article completed survey modeler elated finally found use miscellaneous post card suggested ask news letter editors survey clubs think its great idea hope some editors will interested enough suggested ideas AMA consider assure will included report Council survey Again thanks keep new surveys coming NATIONALS PLANNING Nationals planning has received setback seems Flying Ti gers Airline looking mid-western base relocate operations Wilmington OH hoping have Nationals bases considering Therefore management Wilmington field reluctant sign long-range contract committing use airport Nationals summer Nation als planning meeting originally sched uled 15th 16th December cancelled until site can posi tively contracted summer Chuck Shade Dick Nutting Cincinnati have looking alter nates area event Wil mington available Hopefully will have firm 1 980 Nationals plan time read article alter natives present plan point appear Nationals Free Flight event Ohio area return ing Lake Charles 70 Model Aviation FCC RADIO FREQUENCIES committee working FCC has optimistic reports just gave Nationals latest word have result technical data furnished RC dustry plan 48 model aircraft-only radio frequencies being considered Federal Communications Commis sion frequencies would narrow band FM although compet ing few commercial frequencies should offer enough selection fair ly interference free given area Thir ty channels cars boats also suggested have received comments Ike Kerschner Pennsylvania Clay Freinwall Washington state 6-meter band repeaters ap parently becoming growing problem suggestion has move RC 50-515 MHz no way can compete repeaters FAI have just returned first ex perience United States representa tive Federation Aeronautique ternationale Aeromodelling committee ClAM held Paris 29th 30th November meeting attended representatives 28 coun tries Fortunately official language meetings English Therefore little difficulty following pro cedures agenda originally pre sented appeared overwhelming document little chance com pleting two days However follow ing committee meeting first day number items agenda withdrawn tabled otherwise disposed leaving very little work general session accomplish full report items affecting aeromodelling will subsequently published Model viation immediate interest mem bership scheduling World Championships Indoor Models West Baden IN 20th 24th June scheduling World Championships Space Models rock ets Lakehurst NJ September 7th through 12th Several open international events also scheduled Free Flight Categories FlA FlB FlC scheduled second weekend February Taft CA Fourth Sierra Cup FlA FlB Fl C scheduled 18th 19th October Sacramento CA Scale World Championships will held Ottawa Canada 19th through 26th July Last month summary November 9-10 AMA Executive Council meeting deci sions noted proposal John Grigg District II Vice-President approved details proposal follows Special Interest Group Recognition ballot its members 4 Require annual membership renewal through annual dues payment 5 Maintain current membership lists deliver 11 copy annually later July 1 Executive Director AMA AMA membership confirmation sub sequent confirmation report Council should further noted Coun cils approval publication Model Aviation magazine comments noting Council favorably received proposal Presumably conditions special terest group recognition will stand unless adSpecial interest groups within AMA recognized general benefit membership organization through contribution universally accepted rules competition specialty other contributions special importance reasons among others agreed to mutual benefit both AMA special interest groups Executive Council AMA establish following minimum requirements re cognition special interest groups advisors rules policy-making bodies AMA Special interest groups recognition AMA shall 1 Require continuing membership AMA of its US citizen members 2 Maintain working set bylaws ap proved accepted its members 3 Elect officers least biannually verse comments received might cause some reconsideration modification Previously 1979 Nats council meeting noted special interest groups might able meet same criteria feeling council members special interest group might need looked its own merits case comments special interest group would appreciated noting whether conditions recognition acceptable problems volved group meet con ditions Please forward comments AMA HQ copying distribution council mem bers 1979 Mail Ballot--Proposed By-Laws Revision--Results PROPOSAL 1 Regarding NAA Representation AMA Executive Council PROPOSAL 2 Regarding No Proxy Voting AMA Executive Council 12 345 6789 10 11 Unknown TOTAL 5583 115 74 96 102 94 93 48 156 52861054 1120 7698596 1334101 DISTRICT FOR 1 AGAINST 1 FOR 2 AGAINST 2 498710677969589784914749 1 16 1639 15 10 245 216 801002 10136 Two views December 11-12 meeting AMA Frequency Committee Washington See page 69 names details meeting March 1 980 71 SECRETARY-TREASURERS REPORT Jim McNeilI AMA Secretary-Treasurer 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 month going finish presenting Kip Smythes member ship department AMA Headquarters think important members aware dues money being spent central office lovely lady Mrs Norma Curl ings handles AMA chartered clubs few years ago AMA sprinkling chartered clubs around country Today hundreds hundreds 1300 Norma issues club certificates insurance certificates assigns club numbers on She rides herd clubsa full-time job Off duty loves fly real airplanes Normas son Ronald computer analyst Treasury Dept Whos Eastern Coast Besides daughter Cheryl has six grandsons granddaughter Shown abovc Mike Woodfolk im portant employee Kips department Mike helps sort checks assists bulk mail generally available help needed 22 single lives Washington DC father likes AMA Mike fourth year Maryland University Pretty Andrea Peterson new em ployee AMA handles member ship calls correspondence answers channels complaints Andrea busy church worker board Ecumenical Charismatic Metro Community Church Washington DC thinks AMA nice place work big picture above Gloria Cook left helps Norma club certif icates Also keeps file club officers married Francis Cook have five children two boys John Dennis also Rhonda Delores Belinda John has rubber-pow ered model airplanes hanging ceiling Dennis takes wind-up free flight bed him AMA magazines school Kentwood Elementary 4th grade Good show Dennis Janet Clifton middle has worked AMA two years handles worksheets bank deposits also Con test Director Leader member pro cessing Janet married Bob Clifton together like go camping fishing target shooting have own boat son Eugene 22 married Linda Brown right AMAs cheerful receptionist first see walk AMA Head quarters although will shifting another job AMA HQ time read meant ask Lin da personal information present forgot Kip Smythe has good department efficient employees proud good job Kip doing Academy See next month Fly CL Models Near Power Lines 72 Model Aviation nree important empiovees lLI mytnes Linda brown RC club enlisted aid CL clubboth AMA char teredto raise lot dough good cause also improve community relations Safe flying adhered strin gently Jack Carlon Top Spectators line up waiting turn buddy-box watching others Right man organized Fund Fly club carl Thigpen shows spectators latest creationa ducted fan Violett A-4 Skyhawk Bottom Left Bob Robinson blocking sun helps nine-year-old carolyn Green paid dollar help Jerrys Kidsand fly dads plane transmitter carolyns father Ken looks fairly calm does loop Mike catalano president River view Flyers looks background Bottom Right Armed load money-making RC balloons volunteer gets ready collect donations Altogether remarkable effort put group modelers togeth er can amazing things ort notice example Riverview Radio Control Flyers Club Elmwood Park NJ raised $1743 Jerry Lewis Muscular Dystrophy Program three days club held Fund Fly over past Labor Day weekend planned half weeks advance basic plan organize buddy box transmitter teams allow public fly RC buck-a-shot proceeds going Muscular Dystrophy club field roped off people attending Flea Market back field invited give try According Carl Thigpen Riverview Flyers MDA Chairman women flying RC men kept coming back seconds thirds Carl said also over heard number women telling husbands should get involved hobby/sportContinued next page Fund Fly Continued safety reasons buddy box trans mitters used club structors During three-day Fund Fly club did have buddy box crash Flight packs transmitter batteries checked ofter flight insure safety models used high-wing 3-channel trainers kept 12 mistakes high altitudes special feature Fund Fly took place Sunday afternoon air show Garden State Circle Burners Con trol Line club Lincoln Park NJ volunteered help heard Riverview RC trying raise money Jerrys Kids Circle Burners came well prepared type model including four-engine job own public address system public treated close-up view models action everything Stunt flying Combat during per formance explained modelers work together ub volved different aspect interest area purpose sameto enjoy hob by/sport raise money MDA urged spectators generous Riverview RC members passed canisters around Although Riverview RC Flyers putting flying demonstrations throughout day Circle Burners public address system made big difference Riverview able put mini pat tern show plaining public exactly what happening According Pauline Robinson MDA co-chairman Most people thought models just doing wild maneuvers plan Bob husband explained what happening over PA could hear excitement crowd including aahhs wows club also food stand set up public could donate ham burgers hot dogs soft drinks Club mem ber wives girl friends daughters sons donated cakes cookies addition doing cooking local dairy Tuscan Farms donated juice Id rather flying RC helium balloons women took up positions inside Flea Market caught people entering money pockets Gemini Models Clifton NJ donated Snap-on Wing Super Champ trainer raffle prize Pyropower Model Fuel Ridgewood NJ donated fuel keep buddy box flights going Rockland RC Club New York loaned club its glider display WW aerial combat paint ing flak holes through hand gliders could flown win prize public got three chances quarter able win hobby hands plastic aprons glider Riverview RC Flyers manning booth got discouraged small wings coming apart left field About 20 minutes later reappeared bottle Hot Stuff proceeded make field repairs' gliders just couldnt stand wings coming off said third day over workers own celebration field night everyone sat around food tent exhausted MDA Committee chairman brought down lobster claws tails fresh corn-on-the-cob cook grill bottle 74 Model Aviation lines thinned out club members took air attract people aeea food tent drew large crowds extra hungry thirsty 90-deg heat point cooks orders going started asking likes rare hamburgers During lull Glider Booth Matt Kebabjian repairs some didnt make smooth landings bubbiy appeared member made toast successful conclusion Fund Fly Everyone vowed make next better clubs September business meeting MDA District Director Jack Whisler asked address members Prior presenting Citation Merit signed Jerry Lewis club gave short talk Mr Whisler related feelings club member came pick up MDA posters canisters told him clubs planned drive half weeks later thought great figured maybe Riverview RC Flyers would raise $400 $500 club member came money asked him went mply said bad raised $1743 amazed said Mr Whisler went explain ddnations would further associations local programs patient care research Riverview Flyers RC Club already planning next years event did raise money good cause introduced spectators hobby/sport cemented community relationsfrom local police department patrolled field 20 minutes during night sure Van Campers guarding food display tents safe ying site neighbors finally got involved modelers Connecticut Main achusetts hlampstiiie Rhode Island ont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Associate Vice-Presidents Robern c Brodeur 405 Main Snreet Nashua NJ 03060 Raymond Gibonlean 39 High Sr Old Town ME 04468 George Parker 7 Paul Dr LeeMA 01238 A Mike Schindler 5 Boldac Dr Ledyard CT 06339 William Wilbur 6 Laurel Am Kiotery MC 03904 Thanks District people voted re-election turnout cumbent encouraging largest percentage ever turned out Dis trict perhaps largest percentage total district membership actually vote slight realignment will announced Associate Vice-Presidents still works Letters about go out pre sent AVPs CB people seek will ingness continue see have other interests will surely have some deep reconsiderations direction year 1980in insurance safety longrange planning regards planning let us put final test total membership desires using questionnaire Earl Witt published column second issue back before have already printed 1000 ques tionnaires same form Earls will computerized Bill Wilbur using Earls computer format will forward ed Earl recaps also original form forms have distributed throughout District AVPs sec ond thousand will mail before Xmas charter clubs CB people fur ther distribution Lets give Earl Witt true feeling majority AMA members New England Send completed forms bunch OK club indi vidually Available request new film AMA Scale great have copy use District Lots calls already scheduled Ill come along whenever possible show can borrow own showing AMA charter clubs other groups will lust schedule fast turn-around via UPS no left waiting New Years Resolutions coverage clubs groups CL FF Indoor Send info inputs pic tures Send too black-and-white 5x7 possible Continued individual re sponse individual problems field pro curement other club problems new committee study field procurement has set up three us Please keep informed successes and/or failures maintaining present flying sites because may help ful overall AMA efforts Congratulations new AMA officers VPs Looks like fine bunch people work District Expo chasing success last year already planning stages date change super flying demos great dis plays mfr participation something youngsters morewith capable help South Shore RC Club friends Charles River other nearby areas Les Hard recent letter has told about Expo plans patterned after success last year include same good things real compliment show leadership area Control Line aircraft near high tension lines constant reminders check RC equipment before fly after hard landing constant reminders fly safe areas pits spectators behind Yet incidents oc cur happen because feel happens other guy Folks WE ARE THE OTHER GUY Re gardless expert may think regardless years experience mo ments lack concern safety can result yet another disaster Dont let causes Dont let flying buddies Check RC gear Check control lines Fly safe areas spectators crowd well protected friends flying unsafely tell him Make him become safe flier club must GROUND him fora period timemaybe permanentlybefore grounds someone else permanently shockwave reaction may feel December incident two-fold will probability adverse impact insurance magnitude yet deter mined second impact will felt clubs presently negotiating new flying fields retain present ones Only time will tell what impact will surely negotiating power has compromised modelers directly involved December incident certainly deeply con sidering merits flying model aircraft did now asituation us want ever become party can hope survive ordeal min imum difficulty plight will have taught us serious lesson Off Soapbox New Jetney Ynik II DISTRICT REPORT John C Griog Oisttict II Vice-President 6387 Badger Drine Lnckport NY 14094 Associate Vice-Presidents Peon Bianchini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 1070s John Byrne 36-29 213th St Bayside NY 1 t361 Frank Drench 9 Wit low Ann Piscanaway NJ 08854 Hank Liken 46 Cory Dr Tows Riner NJ 08753 Adam Sattler 50 Randi Rd Apt A-2 Schenectady NY t2309 Tow Silner RD 3 Box 4t2 Messena NY t3662 Hank Smith 2 Lorraine Ann. Auburn NY 1302t deep misgivings write months District II Report two reasons Last month promised include survey questionnaire issue knowing President planned Janu ary issue Rather repetitive will ask go back issue read Presi dents column send him answers survey other reason misgivings writing column probably now very painfully aware early De cember last year disastrous cident occur district Setting aside very serious injury person unfortunate death second person feel must discuss own habits flying safety day-to-day basis AMA has preached safe ty years yet incidents have occurred constant reminders us fly following reports two AVPs named Hank Hank Smith AVP Central NY Now flying season over would like report contests attended Syracuse ARCS Tully Field unusual Pattern meet consisted standard Quickie 500s standard 40s Pre Novice Advanced Expert meet really great pilots flying same inexpensive airplane skill really played important role meet Perhaps important thing meet people wanted fly competition given great chance being too expensive undergreat pressure Judging very relaxed fair pilots competition wereasked judge also Heres chance RC fliers enter Pre-Novice competition under lowest pres sure meet have looking good change enter compe tition world meet enter Thanks again Syracuse Hank Likes AVP Southern NJ South Jersey clubs have busy past summer presenting numerous air shows flight demonstrations mall displays Ocean County Modelers Toms River NJ Atlantic County Sky Blaz ers casino capital East Coast have reaped bundle far memberships local recognition such events largest such event took place McGuire Air Force Base near Wrightstown NJ air show team ALFA SQUADRON shared Air Force Armed Forces Day 280000 attended event Most March 1 980 75 District II Report Continued clubs agree air shows gratifying satisfying contests Try sometime youll amazed public interest aviation buffs youll attract South jersey will shine again winter Navy Lakehurst will host least three Indoor organizationsThe Ocean County Modelers Crossing Free Flight Group Delaware Valley Federation Model Clubs Pennsylvania Present winter schedule will include least two Indoor meets per month thin sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dew Brawn District Ill Vice-President 8534 Huddleston Street Cincinnati OH 45236 Associate Vice-Peesidenits Joe Eiben 36980 Valley Forge Dr Solon OH 44139 Francis Fluharsy 504 21st St. Vienna WV 26101 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut Sn Philadelphia PA 19107 hope makes deadline found out last night deadline Monday today Saturday would like thank voted election particularly satisfying note District III best vote turnout nationwide hope represent well ask con stituency keep informed views can better understand pulse district time have unable contact previous AVPs Contest Board members have talked have agreed continue except Ed Wisser will remain Scale Contest Board wants retire AVP am left somewhat look ing AVPs couple areasspecifically western Pennsylvania area northwest Ohio area Any volunteers last Executive Council meeting represented district proxy unable vote due fact District Columbia law prohibits proxy voting boards directors Although law must obviously abide decid ed have legal staff investigate alterna tives proxy voting district loses its representation its VP some reason unable attend Executive Council meet ing Nats will held District Ill 1980 WORKS Club Dayton presented council proposal host Nats Wilmington 01-I under new very radical concept feel will increase Nats participation allow clubs involved running some portion Nats share profits having concession rights area club interested running event exchange concession rights area portion same let us know also will need general help can get volunteer now avoid late rush sorrowful note have just learned half-time flying show accident December 9th New York football game fatal spectators shame freak accident like should claim life must use opportunity fur ther stress flying safety avoid getting situation can lead accidents IJelaware cs Columbia 0 Maryland h tarolioa IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foremau District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Associate Vice-Peasidonino Wayne Abernethy 5221 Marlboro Pike Hillside MD 20027 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 23606 Howard Crispin 611 Seechwood Dr Charlontsnille VA 22901 V Bill Helws 2000 Tynola Road Charlotte NC 28210 Snotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809 John Preston 7012 Elnira Court Fails Church VA 22042 Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetnenille NC 28301 column being written just before Christmas will appear Model viotion March issue youll receive Feb ruary reason confusing opening statement explain some will hear about upcoming Executive Council meeting January before report appears print February January council meeting Orlando report council Flying Site Employee Committee will presented committee appointed November council meeting consists Cliff Piper 1-lorrace Cain As chairman have re ceived some excellent ideas Cliff Horrace also John Worth Most council aware fact good flying site clubs biggest asset Without good site dont have club What committee would like see come out council meeting full-time em ployee AMA Headquarters handle flying site procurement national level also assist AMA chartered clubs local level get keep flying sites would also keep up-to-date file proposals pro gress work very closely clubs flying site problems could also publish list clubs have flying sites map get basic need writing up infor mation can disseminated clubs such legal advice flying site problems prepare flying site proposal raise money flying site fund advice property purchases many AMA Headquarters has tremendous amount information now file could used full-time flying site employee AMA clubs needs put usable format need someone full-time basis what Horrace Cliff hope January council meeting Headquarters Relocation have received lot letters com ments Headquarters moving Springfield OH No have decided move HQ Springfield council has proposal Springfield couple other places also no decision move HQ anywhere yet looking proposals favor move out Washington DC area believe AMA should stay around Washington area maybe right down town Washington least same lo cal area has taken AMA years build up its rapport various government agencies like FCC Parks Recrea tion Department feel close feeling would deteriorate moved away DC known fact lot large cor porations maintain local office DC just close Washington scene has proven times closeness can very beneficial organization exam ple just recently AMA HQ local staff Frequency Committee along some mod el industry people sit-down meeting FCC discussed 25 50 new RC frequencies Washington meeting might have easy accomplish However am favor moving HQ operation suitable location office space better facilities per haps owning own land building still staying comparatively close governmental agencies work Perhaps good iocation would Maryland Virginia areas fringe DC Let know feel about Sit down take time write few lines After AMA does belong AMA have heard opinionslets hear yours Whats Happening District IV Delaware Get-Together 3rd December opportunity visit Delaware clubs Wilmington good turnout meeting feel very good discussion AMA relat ed business came away lot good ideas clubs two three clubs represented meeting hope benefitted sure did Thanks suggestions fellowship excellent din ne r Tidewater Model Soaring Society Date Change Indoor Meet Due problem Coliseum date Indoor meet changed February 10th March 9th time get model ready plan take part contact 804444-8836 days 804428-8064 evenings find out Coliseum available practice flying DC Maxecuters Maxecuters 6th Annual National Capital Indoor Scale Contesttenta tively scheduled 3rd weekend March Andrews AFB events including FAC Scale WWI Combat Navy Scale P-nut Scale No-Cal Scale Golden Age Pennyplane Manhattan Start building now because premier contests East Coast Central Carolina RC Club Thanks put ting newsletter mailing list Keep coming enjoy Fredericksburg Aeromasters Looks like Aeromasters have kept up what go ing local parks recreation departments item news lettermaybe some other clubs can contact local parks officials get ball rol ling Aeromasters Receive Permission Fly ParkOn November 7th Frank Blow sisted Bill Schultz Dave Hancock ap peared before Fredericksburg Stafford Park Authority Board requested permis sion fly RC aircraft tract land Park Authority just acquired board members apparently impressed Franks T-6 asked good questions about RC granted permission Aeromasters fly subject some minor re strictions proposal will presented next club meeting approval hope fully work can begin runway other facilities near future Thats month last thought Contact local AVP find out whats going AMA knowsask him 76 Model Aviation Alabama da ga rssppr to Rico V South Carolina essee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birminoham 35209 205 879-5550 Associate Vice-Presidenes John Gorday 115 Bayberry Lane Jackson MS 39212 Jerome Hall 4328 Baywood Dr Hrantsvjlle AL 35805 Richard Jackson 108 Thornlec St Charleston Hgts SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr. Del ray Beach FL 33444 Phillip McDowell 6521 Rolling Fork Dr. Nashville TN 37205 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00866 Box 1532 Fajardo FR 00648 Ed Moorenan P0 Box 1643 Cohn AFO FL 32542 Tore Thacker 2390C Lawnencenille Hwy. Decatur GA 30033 Valkyrles Manatee Coirntv F I. fortunate having friend like Borden Chemical Company has provided flying site Thats good news bad news field came complete resident alligator runway 09 water hazard Nevertheless club members Bobby Smith Roy Randall fly float equipped planes off gator pond Model fliers arent easily discouraged good news Imperial Radio Control Club Polk County FL help local merchants raised $1360 35 MDA local merchants donated prizes including grand prize choice TV RC plane bad news winner chose TV Maybe winner already house full RC planes other hand modeler knows theres always room model picture below will see few models displayed recently Central Georgia RC Aircraft League active club great plans ability carry plans completion club members building Quickee SOOs 1980 orniect Theres fun numbers II Atlanta SkyRaiders Control Line club would like see some numbers have five contests past two years five six contestants club mostly Stunt oriented does have active Combat flier would like some competition paraphrase old saying What sound Combat flier com batting District V does have outstanding Control Line fliers example Walt Perkins Les McDonald have made US Con trol Line Team going Poland year Walt qualified first teammate JE Aibritton another district Team Rac ing Les qualified first Precision Aero batics would like thank Control Liners Gene Martine Joe Chambers Stephen Zalenski Gross Scruggs participating unoffi cial poll sponsored Stunt News concerning 1980 Nats Stunt News published ques tionnaire could detached sent directly district vice-presidents would good idea other special interest groups am quite interested obtaining information possible about matter interest modelers district other districts matter get several let ters month over country Mickey Walkerfrom Atlanta GA took Quarter Scale P-Si South Carolina recently have engine sag takeoff caus ing broken prop Now ordinarily broken prop no big deal case Quarter Scale however prop can cost $10 $15 morel LeGrande Ham South Carolina get ting Scale big wayhe flying J-3 9-foot wingspan picture below doesn e much hint its real size infrequently plans published Model Aviation magically transform themselves model airplanes Witness example Frank Metzgers Old Reliable Rodger Bakers AG-i president West Alabama Aero Modelers Rick Dixie Cup Martin showed up clubs field real honest-togosh wood airplane covered red white popular colors Tuxcaloosa After several successful flights heard comment balsa airplanes fly better Ironical ly program next club meeting en titled fiberglass wing Since 1947 Charlie Howard Columbus GA has kept accurate log book flight has made either Control Line Radio Controlled planes Its book type plane engine flying location date total time air everything pertaining flight has over 14000 recorded flights Anyone want challenge him best documented history individual model airplane flying years Nats intend recognize 15 club newsletters outstanding perform ance first five will designated Dis trict V TOP FLIGHT newsletters next 10 will designated District V OUT STANDING newsletters eligible must mailed published prior Nats Illinois ana cky nstoor VI DISTRICT REPORT Horrace Cain District VI Vice-President 525 Weidner Road Boftala Grove ttllfl9fl Aaoc5e VoeFresde,S Ohack Delano 4031 N Mjtdrner Indianapolis IN 46226 Bichard Genline III 3611 Greentield Rd. Oinainoy IL 02301 Prank Hughes 401 5 Birdin Plarnobune MO 64477 Glenn Lee 819 Mandrake Batania tL 60510 Helen Olsen 820 Old Bonhorsurre Rd uninersity Cmv MO 03132 Jim Sears P0 Boo 308 Bargin KY 40310 Bob uder-m,od 4109 ConnorO Oak Dr St Louis MD 63128 winter model aviation action projects KC MO Sunchasers Northern Knights waiting warmer weather Mall shows films create good public relations controlled environment Contrast bad public relations over national news media unfortunate accident RC model football sta dium Remember whatever youre doing takes thousand ATTA BOYS replace OHS--TI Continued next page March 1 980 77 Effective communication twoway street AMAs non-paid volun teer officers doing utmost make AMA kind organiza tion members wish thoughts contained pages month yours arent apt known unless writeto AMA vice-president district representative associate vice-president area Complete communications linkwrite Frank Metzger built Old Reliable .A plans flies great Veco 19 Kraft radio rn-wager uaer u- nuin tram ivi plans Uses K&B 40 Kraft radio District VI Report Cont HAPPENINGS March 1-2 Ft Wayne IN Flying Circuits Glenbrook Mall Show Toledo Organizational meeting big model crowd May absorb QSAA Details J Nelson 640 Berkshire Ct Downers Gv IL 60515 Indoor outdoor FF news frm CIA Informer Dick Covalt 2716 Catalina Dr Anderson IN 46012 Chicago Aero Angels CL Club hosted 700lap 50-mile sport race 19 started 6 completed Stoo Willoughby 1st AVP Glenn Lee 2nd St Louis Eagles soared over Miss Val ley club challenge glider meet about 1% total points District VI Club Team RC Fun Fly Con test moving along Kentucky State meet Lexington early June Indiana Illinois State meets Indianapolis Bloomington July 19-20 District meet Indianapolis Sep tember 13-14 Info AVP Come Big MO Several changes District Officers have made Rick Gerling Quincy IL replaces Roger Geers AVP Paul Proefrock Lexing ton KY replaces Mike Mueller RC Contest Board member William Bud Bodizoch Pal atine IL new CL Contest Coordinator Pat English Vincennes IN will coordi nate Free Flight Paducah KY AeroModelers Glitch contained good statement Ill tiass trom Flying Building im portant facets hobby end result hobby racked problems good time get some out discussion Ive requested AMA provide Clubs steps obtain IRS non-profit status Vol unteer Club Work could written off donation read AMA should have solution NATS financial problem Lincoln cost AMA $2773999 out pocket promised interesting ar ticle month certain developments indicate delay order time will ask review 79 Model i4ation articles AMA Executive Council ac tions prepare own list likes dislikes Keep list handy come AMA has rather hectic year Still some optimism activity being seen Frequency Flying Site prob lems ever before membership information available about AMA workings previously ever present ed Ithe eternal pessimistfeel well about frequency future real test comes after FCC issues Notice Proposed Rule Making com panies TI NSC Motorola wanting dustrial frequencies will have say Both TI NSC have expressed interest mass media use 72 MHz security systems etc well AMA prepares its homework will make difference SOARs November newsletter contained reprint Milwaukee Flying Falcons newsletter Gullo Fornary Attorney Ra cine WI Concerning liability Obviously want no exposure liabilitystop fly ing want maximum exposure run field rules Life has lived probabilities possibilities prudent course enjoy hobby adopt enforce common sense reasonable rules field Executive Council certainly let such advice go unheeded voted incor porate NMPRA Guidelines safety rules AMA Rulebook Pylon Racing Besides adding mess administrative problems contest open Pandoras Box insur ance liabilities rules far beyond rea sonable now Sport Pylon good club event legislated almost out business race know rules Council quick hinder fun event RC some what slow enhance memberships ad ministrative interests Executive Session directly asked Headquarters representative three prepared questions requiring yes no answers answered No presented Council copies ter-office memos proving beyond reason able doubt correct answer question YES demonstration level credibility can expect AMA Headquarters Council member did appear interest majority other Council members So now have some prob lems can discussed Think bit completing winter project comments invited FLY SAFE Iowa n esota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Gsoff Styles District VII Vice-President 6060 N Lydell Avenue Whitefish Day WI 53217 Ajeodet Veudest Janses Clark 444 Wondelese Dr. NE Cedar Rapids IA 52401 John E Lorbieck 5847 N 67th St. Milwaakne WI 53218 Robert 0 Lsrdberg 4928 toga St. Dsloth MN 55804 Willian Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Tr. St Joseph MI 49085 Al Scidnsore 5013 Dorsett Or. Madison WI 53711 Ron Sears 132S Roslyn Pontiac Ml 48054 Terry Taylor 6308 Loninbardy Ln. Crystal MN 55428 As can see new face top column guys gals voted MANY THANKS will very best justify confidence have approximately 70000 mem tiers AMA would guess 133 clubs listed District VII must 4000 less want represent regardless area interest model aviation AMA must members organization people Executive Council must keep mind mem bers should let us forget am going job will need cooperation asso ciate vice-presidents later also members can take time communicate will keep things simpler terms mail volume will work through AVP always feel free contact direct choose attend Executive Council meeting would like have reasonable idea what average District VII member has mind concerning problems aims Acad emy Early year sent questionnaire clubs Wisconsin actually got five replies enough form much opinion dont get input District 1980-1981 personal views will present council meetings fair speak up counted will have spoken associate vicepresidents time read will have told view position paid voluntary nobody en titled title he/she does perform job So have given existing AVPs choice working members betterment AMA dropping position letting find another person can useful Having discussed Ken Morris outgoing district VP am sure will see some new names listed above soon know someone im mediate area active willing inter ested making positive contribution let have his/her name will make contact need AVPs can add some life fire district sure would nice AVPs could also handle camera get some photos column plan attend couple major func tions state district 1980 March will Lansing Ml Fourth Annual Expo run CARDS city 78 Model Aviation Wisconsin State Champion Chuck Frail ing Suds City Sailplane Team Winners Standard Class L-R 1Bob Johnson Fond du Lac 2Keith Scidmore Madison Unlimited Winners IL-HI 1Gregg Seydell 2Chuck Frailing 3Efrain Vila 4Ron Kopp Suds City Sailplane Team will also time Site Dis trict VII East Meeting look forward meeting members attend As suitable dates functions avail able will see can fit events calendar work schedule basic approach Academy members organization means both members rind council have responsibilities make wishes opinions known district VP may vote things want help institute policies like So again say SPEAK UP As get deeper council matters will keep posted developments what try behalf IMPORTANT POINTI would like newsletter editors district add name mailing lists club does have newsletter may suggest think seriously about starting page sure helps tQ keep mem bers swing things makes stronger club would like see AMA reach 100000-member level desir able definitely possible mem bers have stronger voice will have FAA FCC want keep flying no matter what segment hobby/sport appeals us strength numbere opposite page couple pho tos Wisconsin State Glider ChampionArkansas C Louisiana C New Meecn homa VIII DISTRICT REPORT John Embry District VIII Vice-President 609 So Lebanon Street Sulphur LA 70663 Associate Vice-Presidents Buzz Anerill 9117 La Barranea NC Alborquerque NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Sulphur LA 70663 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 william Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleasanron TX 78064 Larry Surtor 1415 Manor Dr Bartlesnille OK 74003 Another month has rolled columns regularly know District VIII did have last month Un til last weekend probably would have very apologetic nonsense ever fellow member LARKS Lake Charles Area Rebecca Phelps cor nered read riot act about negativism developed recent weeks right doing two things wrong 1 feeling sorry myself 2 setting impossible goals see have office year now now hoped shake everyone hands tend least meeting club district etc ad infinitum well friends simply unrealistic District VIII has busy yearmany excellent contests great rep resentation Nats Trans-America Relay Race fun flys forth attendance Sono moreapologies Along line thought several indi viduals District VIII have particularly excelled particular field interest refer 1980 Control Line World Championships held Poland Bob Gieseke Irving TX former World Cham pion will again competing Precision ship held Simplicity Products Proving Site Port Washington WI thanks Simplicity generosity second final stage event Incidentally beautiful trophy Frailing holding presented First Wisconsin National Bank November 9 10 attend ance Executive Council meeting held Washington DC alternate Ken Mor ris will already have seen report proceedings MA comment hope future meetings will productive Bong Eagles Free Flight club southern Wisconsin region pictured PBS TV show called Incomplete Sportsman Footage flying activities screened publicity greatly appreciated Bong Eagles third month youth model aviation pro gram giving classes teenagers Hamilton School Milwaukees south side Using Delta Dart other model supplies showing young people build fly Free Flight planes also engaged active membership drive Finally monthly series Indoor contests planned winterstarting Delta Darts ranging throueh Pennvolanes right up Stand-Off Scale attended monthly meeting recently impressed enthusiam talents mem bers Thats month Aerobatics George Cleveland Kenner LA will part US Combat Team second time Also Sherwood Buckstaff Houston TX will Combat Team Incidentally information brought attention Walt Perkins lives Ocala FLmany thanks Walt congratualtions Bob George Sher wood bulk column going de voted November Executive Council meeting Actually following written airborne en route home two-day meeting packed very long agenda some fire works hopefully some meaningful ac tions am going hit high spots because numerous other entries about meeting will undoubtedly appear pages First what consider some very good news AMAs attorney dealing FCC obtaining additional RC fre quencies reported council very detailed concise manner matter progressing well view FCC re cently asked meeting discuss several questions primarily technical nature cidentally attorney graduate electrical engineer worked masters degree en gineering studied law has worked FCC now practices FCC law ex clusively tell let know appears have big guns project rate answer FCC questions being prepared AMA attorney collaboration least believe other manufacturers will done before December 31 1979 now thought FCC will ready issue Notice Proposed Rule Making summer 1980 Following notice follows comment period assume princi pally receive objections After period FCC considers comments either issues new rules cancels petition Now hopefully have edge seat must ask patient bit longer final issue rules approved could still two years away FCC really moves slowly unfortunately told petitions letters etc slow down same people working pro posal have take time read 180 degrees situation couple years ago CBers wanted take frequencieswe wanted stop slow down project did Oh yes now appears likely route new channels narrow band FM 72-76 MHz band Note said appears last item concerning RC frequencies Out discussion above also came some additional information about commercial use RC frequencies Most important 80 90 frequencies available people Some success has talking people companies often knowing installed trans mitters RC frequencies cases know what other slots available have commercial user RC frequency area can locate identify him hoemwork rules frequencies go see him Some modelers have helped companies applica tions change frequencies some have offered buy new crystals themwouldnt low price relief interference like tend information can will contact people AMA compiling list commercial 72 MHz users microfilm other vice-pres idents Once available intend take initiative myself Right now dont know District VIII number huge will obviously take time Incidentally FCC records reportedly maintained hand crank computer thus traditionally six months behind getting awfully long quick summary some other council business 1980 Nationals shaping up Ohiono final word looks good An AMA bid going World Indoor Championship West Baden IN 1980 World Control Line Championship Chicago 1982 new guest membership AMA approved voted recommend RC Contest Board immediately clude NMPRA safety rules AMA rules Pylon events reviewed brand new AMA film other items handled leave minutes report new film entirely devoted forms Scale runs 37 minutes really great have copy may re quest directly may obtain Headquarters Dont forget also have copy Marvelous Miniatures almost hour large AMA display use mall shows etc also yoursfor asking Note new address John Embry 509 South Lebanon Street Sulphur LA 70663 Give enough lead time shipment UPS bus either film display way word safety closing recently tended fun fly held conjunc tion CaVOilCade Festival Port Arthur TX good time March 1980 79 District VIII Report Cont possible partial exception yours truly flew old reliable bird right ground low pass reason antihisti mines cold taking medicine Now know what instructions bottle say about driving being drowsy Fortunately hit ground air plane repairable So long now Colorado C Kansas aska Dakota h Dakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Vince Menkewski District IX Vice-President 105 Waldo Circle Bellevue NE 68005 Associate Vice-Presidents Charles Branvor 2220 Maniposa Blvd Casper WY 8260t Pool Kegel 910 North 12th Fargo NO 58102 Travis McGinnis 8027W Blot Circle Arvada CO 60005 Jim OReilly 4760 N Battir Wichita KS 67220 Jim Ricketto 516 S Cloodas Sivox Falls SD 57103 Move Move last months column promised another point view presidents pro posal moving AMA Headquarters out Washington DC Actually last months col umn appeared completely different report originally planned original dealt entirely move HQ subject Because personally feel nega tive thinking appalling original reeked negativity discarded hoped waiting another month reaction proposal would cool down didnt work presidents proposal consists two parts 1 purchase versus rent argument 2 Washington DC versus someplace place else argument Most us can come up long list advantages ownership over renting fact rent case $29000 seems make discussion urgent Keep mind however yearly cost proposed Springfield project $49000 next 25 years Before get too involved lets get back what have other alternatives Certainly existing structure would less costly new AMA can also explore possibil ity purchasing larger building office space can rented other NAA divi sions Having NAA divisions under roof could benefit everyone help pay freight speak little thought should go what purchase As staff Head quarters under increasing pressure work various government agencies identify potential flying sites government property addition results close relationship FCC just now being realized 50 new frequencies horizon Over 1600 other associations can see advantages Washington location operations So fact price property costly loca tions Consequently difference costs savings amounts lessthan 1%of budget prompts president suggest spend money move entire HQ operation spend money train new employees replace will move experience new guy fice interruption services hinder work agencies supposed dealing directly makes fuss over current price remember what getting headquarters Springfield would like play ing handball wall Seasoned Fliers Thank club secretaries sent list candidates all-season seasoned-flier award now have idea stalwarts award patches can ordered would also terested photos Season Flier activities column archives Next month 2-year summary Asiorva losnia ii da x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarboreugh District X Vice-President 2501 Armoor Lane Redondo Beach CA 90278 Associate Vice-Presidents Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Fort Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Alex Chisolm 1100 West Sham Fresro CA 93711 Loonie Kroeher 4295 Boulder I-tiny. Las Vegas NV 89121 John Food 4269 Syoko Circle San Jose CA 95136 Bob Reynolds Rn 8 Boy 51 Tutson AZ 65710 Betty Scream 3723 Soowden Ave Loon Beach CA 90808 Keith Whiroey 14465 Jopiter Dr Salt Lake City UT 64117 Ill start off month item fresh mind attended flying dem onstration put El Tom Marine base Toys Tots effort mentioned last column Quite large number name fliers dropped thing front about 2500 people wont mention names because might forget somebody might justifiably upset best part whole show wasit televised Los Angeles NBC outlet Channel 4 did two-hour Sunday show right base interviewed various personalities usually week ly show background could heard sound model engines public address system describing activities public Once TV would cut modeling activities show model action interview modeler Dave Herbert brought whole show about interviewed flew Byron Pitts interview continued Dave club Sky-Naughts Saddleback Valley commended effort twohour TV show prime time 4 pm 6 pm attended year-end meeting Freeflight Model Airplane Association Southern California help schedule next years contest calendar elections scheduled night 1980 officers turned out werent held en tire cast officers volunteered another year lrv Aker remains president Joe Norcross secretary Bill Bogart treasurer vice-president 1980 version US Freeflight Championships 10th annual John Ferrer agreed CD Joe Norcross will assistant CD Bill Bogart will once again business manager Some time back wrote new flying field Control Line Gardena club brought about Flying Tigers Gardena scheduled attend meeting early December company Ive 17 years scheduled annual Christmas dinner same night So contact ed Larry Rice clubs program coordina tor told him dilemma said no problem So took new AMA Scale film Modelings Grand Illusions projector him showed club club wants see terrific new AMA film just drop line schedule next meeting Dont forget AMA display booth have use last put use El Toro/Dave bert flying demonstration Prior booth film Marvelous Miniatures possession Chuck Asprion clubs mall show Flying Circus Camarillo has already 80 Model Aviation Bud Atkinson John Worth Earl Witt Ed Cox Kansas City Hazel Bob Throckmorton Northern Knights field Field Rules posted Shawnee Mission site KS invited back next year Chuck says film showed full house time run 22 times stayed re peat performances Chuck mentioned club has overcome problem faced clubsthat being few no say display newer novice members feel overpowered super builders says some super builders wouldnt bring model because didnt want hurt feelings novices Flying Circus no longer has Modelerof Month Rather have modeler year Points awarded attendance work parties model presentation form presentation models judged complexity 1-20 craftsmanship 1 -10 originality 1-1 0 presentation 1-10 novice bonus 10 points novice has less year experience showed AMA film Marvelous Miniatures Orange Coast RC Club back members saw Lew Szallay requested could show Huntington Beach Exchange Club member sent film him could better inform businessmen others about RC flying need exposure like Utah AVP Keith Whitney tells flying activity minimal due cold weather says meet being planned Free Flight models skis takes hardy sort fly kind conditions also re ports new RC glider club being formed Salt Lake area District X will have new Control Line Contest Board member 1980 Vic Garner went over 120 required vote margin recently concluded election will replac ing Pete Brandt has board 10 years Bill Northrop remains RC board mem ber other election held Voting very very light RC election quite spirited Control Line election Let know want attend club meetings Dont forget AMA table top display mall shows exhibi tions whatever THERMALS Alaska o ana C togon ington xl DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District Xl Vice-President 1411 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98117 Associate Vice-Presidents Al Culver t507 Soon Elm Pocatello ID 8320t Simon Oreese Rn 1 Boo 48 Broadniem MT 590t5 Ed McColloraqh 53 SE St Portland OR 972t5 Orlando Oly Renjo 25608 Dover Ct Keon WA 98031 Chock Thompson N 3et3 Normandie Spokane WA 99205 Doe Zipoy 2t4t8 NE Main St Redmond WA 98052 District meetings planned District XI far year follows February 4 Seattle-Boeing Hawks Swap Meet February 16 Rams Symposium Seattle area Mid-April Benton Co Mod el Expo Corvallis Early May Boise South Idaho Model Airplane Symposium will probably distirct meeting CAMS Symposium Coeur dAlene spring have no details nor com mitment following report pictures submitted Ed McCollough AVP Portland several Ed has submitted year appreciated Lake Vancouver Seaplane Fun-Fly end September marks last Seaplane meets sponsored Portland SkyKnights year contest CDd Jerry Holcomb unlike Haystack fea tured beautiful flying weather thing marred contest presence hungry little hornets seemed Twelve fliers signed up contest couple fliers Dave Hallmark Rod Punches come way LaGrande no further away Salem rest Dick Hansen else won first fol owed closely Bill Foster Salem RC Pilots Assn second third Vein AhI berg along Hansen SkyKnight Unfortunately no Scale entries year good weather usually happens contest should ideal time put Scale seaplane contest trail Some local fliers involved Lake Tapps Seaplane Fun Fly put Mt Ranier RC Society Bob Pfeiffer CD during third weekend August An interesting innovation giving trophy five events winner event eligible win others Although weather looked mis erable fact flying great 17 entries braved elements get Dick Hansen Portland SkyKnights won trophies unfortunately dont have information about other winners Also pictures came out too dark use closing would like remind Dis trict XI members Benton Co Model Exposition will taking place April should mark calendars spend second weekend April Corval lis OR addition static contest Scale non-Scale planes will fun-fly Camp Adair fieldand other new unusual occurences will District Xl meeting probably Saturday exact time will announced later March 1980 81 Bill Foster Salem RC Pilots starts original float olane Note inboard spoilers/flaps Orville Brooks Nieuport about week after Haystack during get-together Lake Van couver Below Oopsl Jerry Holcombs unusual AA canard seaplane Photos Bob Belch Portland SkyKnights MRRCS Seaplane Contest nf tho seaplanes Vnnmusgr winner seaplauieDick Hansen modified Taurus floats 10K Sig Mfgs Cub Selected AMA No 2 Model AMAs Cub modification Del ta Dart both designed Frank Ehling has many years wonderful intro ductory model Schools clubs individ uals hae used have lots lots Delta Dart Bashes Much good will fine introductions have however always gone down drain because no follow-up model easily available bulk Academy Rather turn several very good Number Two type designs available such AMA Maxi ir won NFFS AMA Design Contest few years ago AMA Junior Committee chose Sig Manu facturing Companys Cub since proven design already production Telephone conversations Glen Siga foose Sig Manufacturing John Worth AMA brought out possibilities desirabilities selection AMA Junior Committee has submit ted formal recommendation AMA Head quarters individual members Executive Council effect Sig Cub declared Academy Model Aeronautics second step model after AMA Cub recommendation will agenda January 19 1980 meeting Executive Council counting very heavily approving vote Council fact could already have approved read yourguidance parts AMA Cub manufactured Sterling Models Inc Carl Goldberg Models Inc Forwarded Midwest Model Supply Co Midwest sorts out parts kits plastic tubes packs 35 box Sig Manufactur ing Cu Incs responsibility distribute Such details Sig Cub remain worked out may some modification least packaging present kit know Sig Cub will prove excellent Second Step model simple well thought out SRPSM designed superior modeler Larry Conover step up sizeable ad vancing flat single-surfaced wing cambered double-surfaced Ive seen bunch kids build minimal help. FLY Sure other kits could built after AMA Cub instance theres Thermal Dart Uncle Sam Peck ROG Sig Parasol Comet Cadet others afford useful variety much difficulty variationsof same theme advancements Sig Cub onel fact both Step Step Two models called Cubs may appropriate confusing Lets see Now popular AMA Ehling Cub contests will followed up Sig Conover Cub contests Jan/Feb/Meb AMA Indoor Postal STEVE STOHR Ottawa IL wins winder sending naming contest Actually Steve received honorable mention wins prize anyway sending three names have loads charm sort miss slow majesty Indoor flight offer use appropriate out door contests Now instance wouldnt agree Dash Crash Indoor Postal would aptly name NFFS Rubber-Powered Speed contest Nats Indoor Free Flight Fight sounds appropriate CL Combat Up Up Away Postal e name 0 - t Outdoor Free Flight. especially DT doesnt work Indoors go up up although models sometimes get caught rafters dont go away Thanks Steve weve de cided call contest Fly Forever 1980 AMA Indoor Postal name little apt perhaps certainly much fun yours contest now dont have back issue rules send SASE Ed Whitten copy fly fly some morel Encyclopedia Model Aircraft book touches phases aeromod eling No its complete know dont like books try cover too much book does try book end books No book lets know lots lots wonderful aeromodel ing activity come book isan INTRODUCT ION - very c*iarming introduction. favorite hobby Encyclopedia Model Aircrafts gen eral editor Vic Smead has short forward Walt Schroder Encyclopedia published 1979 Octopus Books Ltd 59 Grosvenor Street London Wi two book stores New York City ex amined both charged $1098 youre daddy auntie granddad wants show different styles model building flying some lucky boy girl book worth much much $1098 book necessarily covers facets brief ly theres enough enable ginner build bit dream about advanced designs come beautiful pictures plastics has RC too much plans beginners models n Indoor Paper Stick job out door 2 ROG P-30 HL Towline Glid ers gas-engined CL plane how-to sections too color photo graphs ly terrific Theres photo Indoor Manhattan Cabin model know like Encyclopedia really good - al though inaccurately titled excellent introduction phase aeromodeling presented less equally allotted space according its percentage activity lets neophyte make own decision types models appeal him Purchase copy Have around home waiting youngster discover cover wonderful world aeromodeling Thats know. a go See next month 82 Model Aviation FLIGHT ED WHITTEN Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005
Edition: Model Aviation - 1980/03
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Edition: Model Aviation - 1980/03
Page Numbers: 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82
AMA Effort Continues NC Frequencies AMAs Frequency Committee met AMA Headquarters Washington DC December 11 12 1979 develop supplementary data requested FCC support AMAs 1978 petition nine RC fre quencies follow-up previous meeting November between AMA FCC officials same subject December meeting however behind scenes work session coordinate committee member input modified speci fic version AMAs original proposal November meeting reported January 1980 issue Model vita ion page 72 see RC Frequency Update December meeting first time entire AMA Frequency Committee met personbusiness normally conducted mail meeting made possible AMA Executive Council its Novem ber 9 meeting authorized travel lodging expense reimbursement committee AMA effort obtain RC fre quencies could expedited As result December Frequency Committee technical background AMAs proposal agreed upon well other details final presentation committee also met FCC officials morning December 12 review committees data favorably re ceived appears now order obtain FCC approval AMA proposal al though number procedural steps process remain accomplished next step scheduled mid-January deliver finished version AMA data FCC expected followed FCC internal circulation approval proposal public comment probably published spring 1980 public comments produce drastic changes proposal possible new RC frequencies could made avail able end 1980 early 1981 AMA proposal compre hensive ever including recommendations con cerning group frequencies model aircraft another cars boats other terrestrial models basis recommendations use narrow band FM NBFM 72 MHz frequency band AMA acting agency FCC effort behalf model interests has involved coordination efforts Hobby Industry Association HIA indivi dual RC equipment manufacturers car boat organizations NAMBA IMPBA AMYA ROAR etc Membership Over 40000 Year End 1980 membership renewal has pro ceeding ahead last years rate ever since renewal notices mailed mid-October time Christmas holiday season 1980 membership figures doubled over 20000 received Thanksgiving Day renewals being re ceived rate between 4500 5000 per week Senior Citizen memberships new cate gory 1980 65 over reached almost 800 mid-December Teen age 1980 members officially known Seniors tween 15 19 years age 2372 mid-December about third paying extra magazine 1980 Juniors up 15 years old 1526 members almost 300 paying extra maga zine 1980 membership total years end running between 5 6% higher 1979 very close time record year figures 1978 Former AMA President Ken Held Hospital AMA No7 meaning AMAs seventh President Ken Held Livonia Ml De cember St Josephs Hospital Ann Arbor MI being treated leukemia good prognosis Kens presidential years 1953-1956 didnt really retire after Hes very interested active ever since has seen regularly recent years various model trade shows staunch supporter AMA So Ken taking easier now doctors orders still chipper anxious hear old friends Communications may sent hospital Kens home 16693 Bell Creek Lane Livonia MI 48154 March 1980 69 AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents L Worlds Largest Sport Aviation Organization AMA Committee December meetings Washington Standing left right John Strong Chairman Wheaton MD Dick Jansson Maitland FL Walt Good Port Richey FL Bob Aherle Hauppauge NY C Torrey Williams Jacksonville FL Jack Albrecht Oceanside CA Also participating meeting Fred Marks Gaithers burg MD Rich Palmer representing HIA Fairfield NJ John Worth Carl Maroney AMA HO Jack Smith AMAs legal counsel specialist FCC matters Presidents OUTLQJK Earl F Witt 26 Warwick Drive Chambersburg PA 17201 THE FIRST MEMBERSHIP SURVEY membership survey published January issue Model Aviation getting great response just received own issue MA survey answers started coming through mail Ron Morgan worked up computer program tabulating survey complet ed portion program per mits totaling computers wife refers Barbie Doll because prolif eration accessories completed program will include disk filing print-out survey surprising result tabulating surveys no constant trend categoryvirtually ballot tabulated has different priority arrangement outstanding pri ority picked modelers AMAs top priority received near ly twice rating other Promotion Hobby/Sport time point clear items AMA Head quarters Executive Council have putting considerable time ef fort rank very low survey results survey tabu lated January Council Meeting will agenda discussed date December 16th since West Coast replies just starting come since have written say circulating survey clubs will continue tabulate come later surveys received far have tabu lated give idea its running have included below Part AMA Priorities 1 Promotion Hobby/Sport 2 Obtaining Radio Frequencies 3 Flying Site Assistance 4 Membership Services S Providing Competition Rules 6 Sponsoring National Championships 7 Sponsoring Junior Programs 8 Model viation Magazine 9 Sponsoring World Championships 10 Special Events ie Trans-Am trade shows etc 11 Film Library 12 Model Aviation Museum 13 Awards & Recognitions 14 Other Part II Reason Joining AMA 1 Individual Insurance 3 5% 2 Club Requirements 18% 2 Supporting National Representa tion Hobby/Sport 18% 3 Entering Sanctioned Contests 12% 4 Flying Site Requirements 9% 5 Receiving Model viation Magazine 4% 6 Technical Educational Assist ance 3% 7 Otherl% Part III Magazine Issue 71% Would prefer have maga zine optionaL 29% Would prefer NOT have magazine optional 71% given option taking magazine would take 29% given option taking magazine would NOT take As stated above will continue tabulate surveys come would like add input survey can found column January issue Model Aviation COMMENTS AND THANKS Letters notes included half survey mail re ceived took time write thank preciate efforts Luckily few asked assist ance think will able include workload Some notes really boosted morale would like share comments you. received considerable encourage ment proposal relocate AMA Headquarters no negative com ments date person informed Springfield OH proposed re location site within 600 miles 70% population wealth US Another made very important suggestion previously ed architects drawing no loading area trucks majority comments magazine gentleman numbered Model Aviation AMAs 3989th priority feelings have noted man said dont save magazines just interesting articles thanks sending article completed survey modeler elated finally found use miscellaneous post card suggested ask news letter editors survey clubs think its great idea hope some editors will interested enough suggested ideas AMA consider assure will included report Council survey Again thanks keep new surveys coming NATIONALS PLANNING Nationals planning has received setback seems Flying Ti gers Airline looking mid-western base relocate operations Wilmington OH hoping have Nationals bases considering Therefore management Wilmington field reluctant sign long-range contract committing use airport Nationals summer Nation als planning meeting originally sched uled 15th 16th December cancelled until site can posi tively contracted summer Chuck Shade Dick Nutting Cincinnati have looking alter nates area event Wil mington available Hopefully will have firm 1 980 Nationals plan time read article alter natives present plan point appear Nationals Free Flight event Ohio area return ing Lake Charles 70 Model Aviation FCC RADIO FREQUENCIES committee working FCC has optimistic reports just gave Nationals latest word have result technical data furnished RC dustry plan 48 model aircraft-only radio frequencies being considered Federal Communications Commis sion frequencies would narrow band FM although compet ing few commercial frequencies should offer enough selection fair ly interference free given area Thir ty channels cars boats also suggested have received comments Ike Kerschner Pennsylvania Clay Freinwall Washington state 6-meter band repeaters ap parently becoming growing problem suggestion has move RC 50-515 MHz no way can compete repeaters FAI have just returned first ex perience United States representa tive Federation Aeronautique ternationale Aeromodelling committee ClAM held Paris 29th 30th November meeting attended representatives 28 coun tries Fortunately official language meetings English Therefore little difficulty following pro cedures agenda originally pre sented appeared overwhelming document little chance com pleting two days However follow ing committee meeting first day number items agenda withdrawn tabled otherwise disposed leaving very little work general session accomplish full report items affecting aeromodelling will subsequently published Model viation immediate interest mem bership scheduling World Championships Indoor Models West Baden IN 20th 24th June scheduling World Championships Space Models rock ets Lakehurst NJ September 7th through 12th Several open international events also scheduled Free Flight Categories FlA FlB FlC scheduled second weekend February Taft CA Fourth Sierra Cup FlA FlB Fl C scheduled 18th 19th October Sacramento CA Scale World Championships will held Ottawa Canada 19th through 26th July Last month summary November 9-10 AMA Executive Council meeting deci sions noted proposal John Grigg District II Vice-President approved details proposal follows Special Interest Group Recognition ballot its members 4 Require annual membership renewal through annual dues payment 5 Maintain current membership lists deliver 11 copy annually later July 1 Executive Director AMA AMA membership confirmation sub sequent confirmation report Council should further noted Coun cils approval publication Model Aviation magazine comments noting Council favorably received proposal Presumably conditions special terest group recognition will stand unless adSpecial interest groups within AMA recognized general benefit membership organization through contribution universally accepted rules competition specialty other contributions special importance reasons among others agreed to mutual benefit both AMA special interest groups Executive Council AMA establish following minimum requirements re cognition special interest groups advisors rules policy-making bodies AMA Special interest groups recognition AMA shall 1 Require continuing membership AMA of its US citizen members 2 Maintain working set bylaws ap proved accepted its members 3 Elect officers least biannually verse comments received might cause some reconsideration modification Previously 1979 Nats council meeting noted special interest groups might able meet same criteria feeling council members special interest group might need looked its own merits case comments special interest group would appreciated noting whether conditions recognition acceptable problems volved group meet con ditions Please forward comments AMA HQ copying distribution council mem bers 1979 Mail Ballot--Proposed By-Laws Revision--Results PROPOSAL 1 Regarding NAA Representation AMA Executive Council PROPOSAL 2 Regarding No Proxy Voting AMA Executive Council 12 345 6789 10 11 Unknown TOTAL 5583 115 74 96 102 94 93 48 156 52861054 1120 7698596 1334101 DISTRICT FOR 1 AGAINST 1 FOR 2 AGAINST 2 498710677969589784914749 1 16 1639 15 10 245 216 801002 10136 Two views December 11-12 meeting AMA Frequency Committee Washington See page 69 names details meeting March 1 980 71 SECRETARY-TREASURERS REPORT Jim McNeilI AMA Secretary-Treasurer 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 month going finish presenting Kip Smythes member ship department AMA Headquarters think important members aware dues money being spent central office lovely lady Mrs Norma Curl ings handles AMA chartered clubs few years ago AMA sprinkling chartered clubs around country Today hundreds hundreds 1300 Norma issues club certificates insurance certificates assigns club numbers on She rides herd clubsa full-time job Off duty loves fly real airplanes Normas son Ronald computer analyst Treasury Dept Whos Eastern Coast Besides daughter Cheryl has six grandsons granddaughter Shown abovc Mike Woodfolk im portant employee Kips department Mike helps sort checks assists bulk mail generally available help needed 22 single lives Washington DC father likes AMA Mike fourth year Maryland University Pretty Andrea Peterson new em ployee AMA handles member ship calls correspondence answers channels complaints Andrea busy church worker board Ecumenical Charismatic Metro Community Church Washington DC thinks AMA nice place work big picture above Gloria Cook left helps Norma club certif icates Also keeps file club officers married Francis Cook have five children two boys John Dennis also Rhonda Delores Belinda John has rubber-pow ered model airplanes hanging ceiling Dennis takes wind-up free flight bed him AMA magazines school Kentwood Elementary 4th grade Good show Dennis Janet Clifton middle has worked AMA two years handles worksheets bank deposits also Con test Director Leader member pro cessing Janet married Bob Clifton together like go camping fishing target shooting have own boat son Eugene 22 married Linda Brown right AMAs cheerful receptionist first see walk AMA Head quarters although will shifting another job AMA HQ time read meant ask Lin da personal information present forgot Kip Smythe has good department efficient employees proud good job Kip doing Academy See next month Fly CL Models Near Power Lines 72 Model Aviation nree important empiovees lLI mytnes Linda brown RC club enlisted aid CL clubboth AMA char teredto raise lot dough good cause also improve community relations Safe flying adhered strin gently Jack Carlon Top Spectators line up waiting turn buddy-box watching others Right man organized Fund Fly club carl Thigpen shows spectators latest creationa ducted fan Violett A-4 Skyhawk Bottom Left Bob Robinson blocking sun helps nine-year-old carolyn Green paid dollar help Jerrys Kidsand fly dads plane transmitter carolyns father Ken looks fairly calm does loop Mike catalano president River view Flyers looks background Bottom Right Armed load money-making RC balloons volunteer gets ready collect donations Altogether remarkable effort put group modelers togeth er can amazing things ort notice example Riverview Radio Control Flyers Club Elmwood Park NJ raised $1743 Jerry Lewis Muscular Dystrophy Program three days club held Fund Fly over past Labor Day weekend planned half weeks advance basic plan organize buddy box transmitter teams allow public fly RC buck-a-shot proceeds going Muscular Dystrophy club field roped off people attending Flea Market back field invited give try According Carl Thigpen Riverview Flyers MDA Chairman women flying RC men kept coming back seconds thirds Carl said also over heard number women telling husbands should get involved hobby/sportContinued next page Fund Fly Continued safety reasons buddy box trans mitters used club structors During three-day Fund Fly club did have buddy box crash Flight packs transmitter batteries checked ofter flight insure safety models used high-wing 3-channel trainers kept 12 mistakes high altitudes special feature Fund Fly took place Sunday afternoon air show Garden State Circle Burners Con trol Line club Lincoln Park NJ volunteered help heard Riverview RC trying raise money Jerrys Kids Circle Burners came well prepared type model including four-engine job own public address system public treated close-up view models action everything Stunt flying Combat during per formance explained modelers work together ub volved different aspect interest area purpose sameto enjoy hob by/sport raise money MDA urged spectators generous Riverview RC members passed canisters around Although Riverview RC Flyers putting flying demonstrations throughout day Circle Burners public address system made big difference Riverview able put mini pat tern show plaining public exactly what happening According Pauline Robinson MDA co-chairman Most people thought models just doing wild maneuvers plan Bob husband explained what happening over PA could hear excitement crowd including aahhs wows club also food stand set up public could donate ham burgers hot dogs soft drinks Club mem ber wives girl friends daughters sons donated cakes cookies addition doing cooking local dairy Tuscan Farms donated juice Id rather flying RC helium balloons women took up positions inside Flea Market caught people entering money pockets Gemini Models Clifton NJ donated Snap-on Wing Super Champ trainer raffle prize Pyropower Model Fuel Ridgewood NJ donated fuel keep buddy box flights going Rockland RC Club New York loaned club its glider display WW aerial combat paint ing flak holes through hand gliders could flown win prize public got three chances quarter able win hobby hands plastic aprons glider Riverview RC Flyers manning booth got discouraged small wings coming apart left field About 20 minutes later reappeared bottle Hot Stuff proceeded make field repairs' gliders just couldnt stand wings coming off said third day over workers own celebration field night everyone sat around food tent exhausted MDA Committee chairman brought down lobster claws tails fresh corn-on-the-cob cook grill bottle 74 Model Aviation lines thinned out club members took air attract people aeea food tent drew large crowds extra hungry thirsty 90-deg heat point cooks orders going started asking likes rare hamburgers During lull Glider Booth Matt Kebabjian repairs some didnt make smooth landings bubbiy appeared member made toast successful conclusion Fund Fly Everyone vowed make next better clubs September business meeting MDA District Director Jack Whisler asked address members Prior presenting Citation Merit signed Jerry Lewis club gave short talk Mr Whisler related feelings club member came pick up MDA posters canisters told him clubs planned drive half weeks later thought great figured maybe Riverview RC Flyers would raise $400 $500 club member came money asked him went mply said bad raised $1743 amazed said Mr Whisler went explain ddnations would further associations local programs patient care research Riverview Flyers RC Club already planning next years event did raise money good cause introduced spectators hobby/sport cemented community relationsfrom local police department patrolled field 20 minutes during night sure Van Campers guarding food display tents safe ying site neighbors finally got involved modelers Connecticut Main achusetts hlampstiiie Rhode Island ont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Associate Vice-Presidents Robern c Brodeur 405 Main Snreet Nashua NJ 03060 Raymond Gibonlean 39 High Sr Old Town ME 04468 George Parker 7 Paul Dr LeeMA 01238 A Mike Schindler 5 Boldac Dr Ledyard CT 06339 William Wilbur 6 Laurel Am Kiotery MC 03904 Thanks District people voted re-election turnout cumbent encouraging largest percentage ever turned out Dis trict perhaps largest percentage total district membership actually vote slight realignment will announced Associate Vice-Presidents still works Letters about go out pre sent AVPs CB people seek will ingness continue see have other interests will surely have some deep reconsiderations direction year 1980in insurance safety longrange planning regards planning let us put final test total membership desires using questionnaire Earl Witt published column second issue back before have already printed 1000 ques tionnaires same form Earls will computerized Bill Wilbur using Earls computer format will forward ed Earl recaps also original form forms have distributed throughout District AVPs sec ond thousand will mail before Xmas charter clubs CB people fur ther distribution Lets give Earl Witt true feeling majority AMA members New England Send completed forms bunch OK club indi vidually Available request new film AMA Scale great have copy use District Lots calls already scheduled Ill come along whenever possible show can borrow own showing AMA charter clubs other groups will lust schedule fast turn-around via UPS no left waiting New Years Resolutions coverage clubs groups CL FF Indoor Send info inputs pic tures Send too black-and-white 5x7 possible Continued individual re sponse individual problems field pro curement other club problems new committee study field procurement has set up three us Please keep informed successes and/or failures maintaining present flying sites because may help ful overall AMA efforts Congratulations new AMA officers VPs Looks like fine bunch people work District Expo chasing success last year already planning stages date change super flying demos great dis plays mfr participation something youngsters morewith capable help South Shore RC Club friends Charles River other nearby areas Les Hard recent letter has told about Expo plans patterned after success last year include same good things real compliment show leadership area Control Line aircraft near high tension lines constant reminders check RC equipment before fly after hard landing constant reminders fly safe areas pits spectators behind Yet incidents oc cur happen because feel happens other guy Folks WE ARE THE OTHER GUY Re gardless expert may think regardless years experience mo ments lack concern safety can result yet another disaster Dont let causes Dont let flying buddies Check RC gear Check control lines Fly safe areas spectators crowd well protected friends flying unsafely tell him Make him become safe flier club must GROUND him fora period timemaybe permanentlybefore grounds someone else permanently shockwave reaction may feel December incident two-fold will probability adverse impact insurance magnitude yet deter mined second impact will felt clubs presently negotiating new flying fields retain present ones Only time will tell what impact will surely negotiating power has compromised modelers directly involved December incident certainly deeply con sidering merits flying model aircraft did now asituation us want ever become party can hope survive ordeal min imum difficulty plight will have taught us serious lesson Off Soapbox New Jetney Ynik II DISTRICT REPORT John C Griog Oisttict II Vice-President 6387 Badger Drine Lnckport NY 14094 Associate Vice-Presidents Peon Bianchini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 1070s John Byrne 36-29 213th St Bayside NY 1 t361 Frank Drench 9 Wit low Ann Piscanaway NJ 08854 Hank Liken 46 Cory Dr Tows Riner NJ 08753 Adam Sattler 50 Randi Rd Apt A-2 Schenectady NY t2309 Tow Silner RD 3 Box 4t2 Messena NY t3662 Hank Smith 2 Lorraine Ann. Auburn NY 1302t deep misgivings write months District II Report two reasons Last month promised include survey questionnaire issue knowing President planned Janu ary issue Rather repetitive will ask go back issue read Presi dents column send him answers survey other reason misgivings writing column probably now very painfully aware early De cember last year disastrous cident occur district Setting aside very serious injury person unfortunate death second person feel must discuss own habits flying safety day-to-day basis AMA has preached safe ty years yet incidents have occurred constant reminders us fly following reports two AVPs named Hank Hank Smith AVP Central NY Now flying season over would like report contests attended Syracuse ARCS Tully Field unusual Pattern meet consisted standard Quickie 500s standard 40s Pre Novice Advanced Expert meet really great pilots flying same inexpensive airplane skill really played important role meet Perhaps important thing meet people wanted fly competition given great chance being too expensive undergreat pressure Judging very relaxed fair pilots competition wereasked judge also Heres chance RC fliers enter Pre-Novice competition under lowest pres sure meet have looking good change enter compe tition world meet enter Thanks again Syracuse Hank Likes AVP Southern NJ South Jersey clubs have busy past summer presenting numerous air shows flight demonstrations mall displays Ocean County Modelers Toms River NJ Atlantic County Sky Blaz ers casino capital East Coast have reaped bundle far memberships local recognition such events largest such event took place McGuire Air Force Base near Wrightstown NJ air show team ALFA SQUADRON shared Air Force Armed Forces Day 280000 attended event Most March 1 980 75 District II Report Continued clubs agree air shows gratifying satisfying contests Try sometime youll amazed public interest aviation buffs youll attract South jersey will shine again winter Navy Lakehurst will host least three Indoor organizationsThe Ocean County Modelers Crossing Free Flight Group Delaware Valley Federation Model Clubs Pennsylvania Present winter schedule will include least two Indoor meets per month thin sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dew Brawn District Ill Vice-President 8534 Huddleston Street Cincinnati OH 45236 Associate Vice-Peesidenits Joe Eiben 36980 Valley Forge Dr Solon OH 44139 Francis Fluharsy 504 21st St. Vienna WV 26101 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut Sn Philadelphia PA 19107 hope makes deadline found out last night deadline Monday today Saturday would like thank voted election particularly satisfying note District III best vote turnout nationwide hope represent well ask con stituency keep informed views can better understand pulse district time have unable contact previous AVPs Contest Board members have talked have agreed continue except Ed Wisser will remain Scale Contest Board wants retire AVP am left somewhat look ing AVPs couple areasspecifically western Pennsylvania area northwest Ohio area Any volunteers last Executive Council meeting represented district proxy unable vote due fact District Columbia law prohibits proxy voting boards directors Although law must obviously abide decid ed have legal staff investigate alterna tives proxy voting district loses its representation its VP some reason unable attend Executive Council meet ing Nats will held District Ill 1980 WORKS Club Dayton presented council proposal host Nats Wilmington 01-I under new very radical concept feel will increase Nats participation allow clubs involved running some portion Nats share profits having concession rights area club interested running event exchange concession rights area portion same let us know also will need general help can get volunteer now avoid late rush sorrowful note have just learned half-time flying show accident December 9th New York football game fatal spectators shame freak accident like should claim life must use opportunity fur ther stress flying safety avoid getting situation can lead accidents IJelaware cs Columbia 0 Maryland h tarolioa IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foremau District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Associate Vice-Peasidonino Wayne Abernethy 5221 Marlboro Pike Hillside MD 20027 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 23606 Howard Crispin 611 Seechwood Dr Charlontsnille VA 22901 V Bill Helws 2000 Tynola Road Charlotte NC 28210 Snotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809 John Preston 7012 Elnira Court Fails Church VA 22042 Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetnenille NC 28301 column being written just before Christmas will appear Model viotion March issue youll receive Feb ruary reason confusing opening statement explain some will hear about upcoming Executive Council meeting January before report appears print February January council meeting Orlando report council Flying Site Employee Committee will presented committee appointed November council meeting consists Cliff Piper 1-lorrace Cain As chairman have re ceived some excellent ideas Cliff Horrace also John Worth Most council aware fact good flying site clubs biggest asset Without good site dont have club What committee would like see come out council meeting full-time em ployee AMA Headquarters handle flying site procurement national level also assist AMA chartered clubs local level get keep flying sites would also keep up-to-date file proposals pro gress work very closely clubs flying site problems could also publish list clubs have flying sites map get basic need writing up infor mation can disseminated clubs such legal advice flying site problems prepare flying site proposal raise money flying site fund advice property purchases many AMA Headquarters has tremendous amount information now file could used full-time flying site employee AMA clubs needs put usable format need someone full-time basis what Horrace Cliff hope January council meeting Headquarters Relocation have received lot letters com ments Headquarters moving Springfield OH No have decided move HQ Springfield council has proposal Springfield couple other places also no decision move HQ anywhere yet looking proposals favor move out Washington DC area believe AMA should stay around Washington area maybe right down town Washington least same lo cal area has taken AMA years build up its rapport various government agencies like FCC Parks Recrea tion Department feel close feeling would deteriorate moved away DC known fact lot large cor porations maintain local office DC just close Washington scene has proven times closeness can very beneficial organization exam ple just recently AMA HQ local staff Frequency Committee along some mod el industry people sit-down meeting FCC discussed 25 50 new RC frequencies Washington meeting might have easy accomplish However am favor moving HQ operation suitable location office space better facilities per haps owning own land building still staying comparatively close governmental agencies work Perhaps good iocation would Maryland Virginia areas fringe DC Let know feel about Sit down take time write few lines After AMA does belong AMA have heard opinionslets hear yours Whats Happening District IV Delaware Get-Together 3rd December opportunity visit Delaware clubs Wilmington good turnout meeting feel very good discussion AMA relat ed business came away lot good ideas clubs two three clubs represented meeting hope benefitted sure did Thanks suggestions fellowship excellent din ne r Tidewater Model Soaring Society Date Change Indoor Meet Due problem Coliseum date Indoor meet changed February 10th March 9th time get model ready plan take part contact 804444-8836 days 804428-8064 evenings find out Coliseum available practice flying DC Maxecuters Maxecuters 6th Annual National Capital Indoor Scale Contesttenta tively scheduled 3rd weekend March Andrews AFB events including FAC Scale WWI Combat Navy Scale P-nut Scale No-Cal Scale Golden Age Pennyplane Manhattan Start building now because premier contests East Coast Central Carolina RC Club Thanks put ting newsletter mailing list Keep coming enjoy Fredericksburg Aeromasters Looks like Aeromasters have kept up what go ing local parks recreation departments item news lettermaybe some other clubs can contact local parks officials get ball rol ling Aeromasters Receive Permission Fly ParkOn November 7th Frank Blow sisted Bill Schultz Dave Hancock ap peared before Fredericksburg Stafford Park Authority Board requested permis sion fly RC aircraft tract land Park Authority just acquired board members apparently impressed Franks T-6 asked good questions about RC granted permission Aeromasters fly subject some minor re strictions proposal will presented next club meeting approval hope fully work can begin runway other facilities near future Thats month last thought Contact local AVP find out whats going AMA knowsask him 76 Model Aviation Alabama da ga rssppr to Rico V South Carolina essee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birminoham 35209 205 879-5550 Associate Vice-Presidenes John Gorday 115 Bayberry Lane Jackson MS 39212 Jerome Hall 4328 Baywood Dr Hrantsvjlle AL 35805 Richard Jackson 108 Thornlec St Charleston Hgts SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr. Del ray Beach FL 33444 Phillip McDowell 6521 Rolling Fork Dr. Nashville TN 37205 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00866 Box 1532 Fajardo FR 00648 Ed Moorenan P0 Box 1643 Cohn AFO FL 32542 Tore Thacker 2390C Lawnencenille Hwy. Decatur GA 30033 Valkyrles Manatee Coirntv F I. fortunate having friend like Borden Chemical Company has provided flying site Thats good news bad news field came complete resident alligator runway 09 water hazard Nevertheless club members Bobby Smith Roy Randall fly float equipped planes off gator pond Model fliers arent easily discouraged good news Imperial Radio Control Club Polk County FL help local merchants raised $1360 35 MDA local merchants donated prizes including grand prize choice TV RC plane bad news winner chose TV Maybe winner already house full RC planes other hand modeler knows theres always room model picture below will see few models displayed recently Central Georgia RC Aircraft League active club great plans ability carry plans completion club members building Quickee SOOs 1980 orniect Theres fun numbers II Atlanta SkyRaiders Control Line club would like see some numbers have five contests past two years five six contestants club mostly Stunt oriented does have active Combat flier would like some competition paraphrase old saying What sound Combat flier com batting District V does have outstanding Control Line fliers example Walt Perkins Les McDonald have made US Con trol Line Team going Poland year Walt qualified first teammate JE Aibritton another district Team Rac ing Les qualified first Precision Aero batics would like thank Control Liners Gene Martine Joe Chambers Stephen Zalenski Gross Scruggs participating unoffi cial poll sponsored Stunt News concerning 1980 Nats Stunt News published ques tionnaire could detached sent directly district vice-presidents would good idea other special interest groups am quite interested obtaining information possible about matter interest modelers district other districts matter get several let ters month over country Mickey Walkerfrom Atlanta GA took Quarter Scale P-Si South Carolina recently have engine sag takeoff caus ing broken prop Now ordinarily broken prop no big deal case Quarter Scale however prop can cost $10 $15 morel LeGrande Ham South Carolina get ting Scale big wayhe flying J-3 9-foot wingspan picture below doesn e much hint its real size infrequently plans published Model Aviation magically transform themselves model airplanes Witness example Frank Metzgers Old Reliable Rodger Bakers AG-i president West Alabama Aero Modelers Rick Dixie Cup Martin showed up clubs field real honest-togosh wood airplane covered red white popular colors Tuxcaloosa After several successful flights heard comment balsa airplanes fly better Ironical ly program next club meeting en titled fiberglass wing Since 1947 Charlie Howard Columbus GA has kept accurate log book flight has made either Control Line Radio Controlled planes Its book type plane engine flying location date total time air everything pertaining flight has over 14000 recorded flights Anyone want challenge him best documented history individual model airplane flying years Nats intend recognize 15 club newsletters outstanding perform ance first five will designated Dis trict V TOP FLIGHT newsletters next 10 will designated District V OUT STANDING newsletters eligible must mailed published prior Nats Illinois ana cky nstoor VI DISTRICT REPORT Horrace Cain District VI Vice-President 525 Weidner Road Boftala Grove ttllfl9fl Aaoc5e VoeFresde,S Ohack Delano 4031 N Mjtdrner Indianapolis IN 46226 Bichard Genline III 3611 Greentield Rd. Oinainoy IL 02301 Prank Hughes 401 5 Birdin Plarnobune MO 64477 Glenn Lee 819 Mandrake Batania tL 60510 Helen Olsen 820 Old Bonhorsurre Rd uninersity Cmv MO 03132 Jim Sears P0 Boo 308 Bargin KY 40310 Bob uder-m,od 4109 ConnorO Oak Dr St Louis MD 63128 winter model aviation action projects KC MO Sunchasers Northern Knights waiting warmer weather Mall shows films create good public relations controlled environment Contrast bad public relations over national news media unfortunate accident RC model football sta dium Remember whatever youre doing takes thousand ATTA BOYS replace OHS--TI Continued next page March 1 980 77 Effective communication twoway street AMAs non-paid volun teer officers doing utmost make AMA kind organiza tion members wish thoughts contained pages month yours arent apt known unless writeto AMA vice-president district representative associate vice-president area Complete communications linkwrite Frank Metzger built Old Reliable .A plans flies great Veco 19 Kraft radio rn-wager uaer u- nuin tram ivi plans Uses K&B 40 Kraft radio District VI Report Cont HAPPENINGS March 1-2 Ft Wayne IN Flying Circuits Glenbrook Mall Show Toledo Organizational meeting big model crowd May absorb QSAA Details J Nelson 640 Berkshire Ct Downers Gv IL 60515 Indoor outdoor FF news frm CIA Informer Dick Covalt 2716 Catalina Dr Anderson IN 46012 Chicago Aero Angels CL Club hosted 700lap 50-mile sport race 19 started 6 completed Stoo Willoughby 1st AVP Glenn Lee 2nd St Louis Eagles soared over Miss Val ley club challenge glider meet about 1% total points District VI Club Team RC Fun Fly Con test moving along Kentucky State meet Lexington early June Indiana Illinois State meets Indianapolis Bloomington July 19-20 District meet Indianapolis Sep tember 13-14 Info AVP Come Big MO Several changes District Officers have made Rick Gerling Quincy IL replaces Roger Geers AVP Paul Proefrock Lexing ton KY replaces Mike Mueller RC Contest Board member William Bud Bodizoch Pal atine IL new CL Contest Coordinator Pat English Vincennes IN will coordi nate Free Flight Paducah KY AeroModelers Glitch contained good statement Ill tiass trom Flying Building im portant facets hobby end result hobby racked problems good time get some out discussion Ive requested AMA provide Clubs steps obtain IRS non-profit status Vol unteer Club Work could written off donation read AMA should have solution NATS financial problem Lincoln cost AMA $2773999 out pocket promised interesting ar ticle month certain developments indicate delay order time will ask review 79 Model i4ation articles AMA Executive Council ac tions prepare own list likes dislikes Keep list handy come AMA has rather hectic year Still some optimism activity being seen Frequency Flying Site prob lems ever before membership information available about AMA workings previously ever present ed Ithe eternal pessimistfeel well about frequency future real test comes after FCC issues Notice Proposed Rule Making com panies TI NSC Motorola wanting dustrial frequencies will have say Both TI NSC have expressed interest mass media use 72 MHz security systems etc well AMA prepares its homework will make difference SOARs November newsletter contained reprint Milwaukee Flying Falcons newsletter Gullo Fornary Attorney Ra cine WI Concerning liability Obviously want no exposure liabilitystop fly ing want maximum exposure run field rules Life has lived probabilities possibilities prudent course enjoy hobby adopt enforce common sense reasonable rules field Executive Council certainly let such advice go unheeded voted incor porate NMPRA Guidelines safety rules AMA Rulebook Pylon Racing Besides adding mess administrative problems contest open Pandoras Box insur ance liabilities rules far beyond rea sonable now Sport Pylon good club event legislated almost out business race know rules Council quick hinder fun event RC some what slow enhance memberships ad ministrative interests Executive Session directly asked Headquarters representative three prepared questions requiring yes no answers answered No presented Council copies ter-office memos proving beyond reason able doubt correct answer question YES demonstration level credibility can expect AMA Headquarters Council member did appear interest majority other Council members So now have some prob lems can discussed Think bit completing winter project comments invited FLY SAFE Iowa n esota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Gsoff Styles District VII Vice-President 6060 N Lydell Avenue Whitefish Day WI 53217 Ajeodet Veudest Janses Clark 444 Wondelese Dr. NE Cedar Rapids IA 52401 John E Lorbieck 5847 N 67th St. Milwaakne WI 53218 Robert 0 Lsrdberg 4928 toga St. Dsloth MN 55804 Willian Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Tr. St Joseph MI 49085 Al Scidnsore 5013 Dorsett Or. Madison WI 53711 Ron Sears 132S Roslyn Pontiac Ml 48054 Terry Taylor 6308 Loninbardy Ln. Crystal MN 55428 As can see new face top column guys gals voted MANY THANKS will very best justify confidence have approximately 70000 mem tiers AMA would guess 133 clubs listed District VII must 4000 less want represent regardless area interest model aviation AMA must members organization people Executive Council must keep mind mem bers should let us forget am going job will need cooperation asso ciate vice-presidents later also members can take time communicate will keep things simpler terms mail volume will work through AVP always feel free contact direct choose attend Executive Council meeting would like have reasonable idea what average District VII member has mind concerning problems aims Acad emy Early year sent questionnaire clubs Wisconsin actually got five replies enough form much opinion dont get input District 1980-1981 personal views will present council meetings fair speak up counted will have spoken associate vicepresidents time read will have told view position paid voluntary nobody en titled title he/she does perform job So have given existing AVPs choice working members betterment AMA dropping position letting find another person can useful Having discussed Ken Morris outgoing district VP am sure will see some new names listed above soon know someone im mediate area active willing inter ested making positive contribution let have his/her name will make contact need AVPs can add some life fire district sure would nice AVPs could also handle camera get some photos column plan attend couple major func tions state district 1980 March will Lansing Ml Fourth Annual Expo run CARDS city 78 Model Aviation Wisconsin State Champion Chuck Frail ing Suds City Sailplane Team Winners Standard Class L-R 1Bob Johnson Fond du Lac 2Keith Scidmore Madison Unlimited Winners IL-HI 1Gregg Seydell 2Chuck Frailing 3Efrain Vila 4Ron Kopp Suds City Sailplane Team will also time Site Dis trict VII East Meeting look forward meeting members attend As suitable dates functions avail able will see can fit events calendar work schedule basic approach Academy members organization means both members rind council have responsibilities make wishes opinions known district VP may vote things want help institute policies like So again say SPEAK UP As get deeper council matters will keep posted developments what try behalf IMPORTANT POINTI would like newsletter editors district add name mailing lists club does have newsletter may suggest think seriously about starting page sure helps tQ keep mem bers swing things makes stronger club would like see AMA reach 100000-member level desir able definitely possible mem bers have stronger voice will have FAA FCC want keep flying no matter what segment hobby/sport appeals us strength numbere opposite page couple pho tos Wisconsin State Glider ChampionArkansas C Louisiana C New Meecn homa VIII DISTRICT REPORT John Embry District VIII Vice-President 609 So Lebanon Street Sulphur LA 70663 Associate Vice-Presidents Buzz Anerill 9117 La Barranea NC Alborquerque NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Sulphur LA 70663 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 william Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleasanron TX 78064 Larry Surtor 1415 Manor Dr Bartlesnille OK 74003 Another month has rolled columns regularly know District VIII did have last month Un til last weekend probably would have very apologetic nonsense ever fellow member LARKS Lake Charles Area Rebecca Phelps cor nered read riot act about negativism developed recent weeks right doing two things wrong 1 feeling sorry myself 2 setting impossible goals see have office year now now hoped shake everyone hands tend least meeting club district etc ad infinitum well friends simply unrealistic District VIII has busy yearmany excellent contests great rep resentation Nats Trans-America Relay Race fun flys forth attendance Sono moreapologies Along line thought several indi viduals District VIII have particularly excelled particular field interest refer 1980 Control Line World Championships held Poland Bob Gieseke Irving TX former World Cham pion will again competing Precision ship held Simplicity Products Proving Site Port Washington WI thanks Simplicity generosity second final stage event Incidentally beautiful trophy Frailing holding presented First Wisconsin National Bank November 9 10 attend ance Executive Council meeting held Washington DC alternate Ken Mor ris will already have seen report proceedings MA comment hope future meetings will productive Bong Eagles Free Flight club southern Wisconsin region pictured PBS TV show called Incomplete Sportsman Footage flying activities screened publicity greatly appreciated Bong Eagles third month youth model aviation pro gram giving classes teenagers Hamilton School Milwaukees south side Using Delta Dart other model supplies showing young people build fly Free Flight planes also engaged active membership drive Finally monthly series Indoor contests planned winterstarting Delta Darts ranging throueh Pennvolanes right up Stand-Off Scale attended monthly meeting recently impressed enthusiam talents mem bers Thats month Aerobatics George Cleveland Kenner LA will part US Combat Team second time Also Sherwood Buckstaff Houston TX will Combat Team Incidentally information brought attention Walt Perkins lives Ocala FLmany thanks Walt congratualtions Bob George Sher wood bulk column going de voted November Executive Council meeting Actually following written airborne en route home two-day meeting packed very long agenda some fire works hopefully some meaningful ac tions am going hit high spots because numerous other entries about meeting will undoubtedly appear pages First what consider some very good news AMAs attorney dealing FCC obtaining additional RC fre quencies reported council very detailed concise manner matter progressing well view FCC re cently asked meeting discuss several questions primarily technical nature cidentally attorney graduate electrical engineer worked masters degree en gineering studied law has worked FCC now practices FCC law ex clusively tell let know appears have big guns project rate answer FCC questions being prepared AMA attorney collaboration least believe other manufacturers will done before December 31 1979 now thought FCC will ready issue Notice Proposed Rule Making summer 1980 Following notice follows comment period assume princi pally receive objections After period FCC considers comments either issues new rules cancels petition Now hopefully have edge seat must ask patient bit longer final issue rules approved could still two years away FCC really moves slowly unfortunately told petitions letters etc slow down same people working pro posal have take time read 180 degrees situation couple years ago CBers wanted take frequencieswe wanted stop slow down project did Oh yes now appears likely route new channels narrow band FM 72-76 MHz band Note said appears last item concerning RC frequencies Out discussion above also came some additional information about commercial use RC frequencies Most important 80 90 frequencies available people Some success has talking people companies often knowing installed trans mitters RC frequencies cases know what other slots available have commercial user RC frequency area can locate identify him hoemwork rules frequencies go see him Some modelers have helped companies applica tions change frequencies some have offered buy new crystals themwouldnt low price relief interference like tend information can will contact people AMA compiling list commercial 72 MHz users microfilm other vice-pres idents Once available intend take initiative myself Right now dont know District VIII number huge will obviously take time Incidentally FCC records reportedly maintained hand crank computer thus traditionally six months behind getting awfully long quick summary some other council business 1980 Nationals shaping up Ohiono final word looks good An AMA bid going World Indoor Championship West Baden IN 1980 World Control Line Championship Chicago 1982 new guest membership AMA approved voted recommend RC Contest Board immediately clude NMPRA safety rules AMA rules Pylon events reviewed brand new AMA film other items handled leave minutes report new film entirely devoted forms Scale runs 37 minutes really great have copy may re quest directly may obtain Headquarters Dont forget also have copy Marvelous Miniatures almost hour large AMA display use mall shows etc also yoursfor asking Note new address John Embry 509 South Lebanon Street Sulphur LA 70663 Give enough lead time shipment UPS bus either film display way word safety closing recently tended fun fly held conjunc tion CaVOilCade Festival Port Arthur TX good time March 1980 79 District VIII Report Cont possible partial exception yours truly flew old reliable bird right ground low pass reason antihisti mines cold taking medicine Now know what instructions bottle say about driving being drowsy Fortunately hit ground air plane repairable So long now Colorado C Kansas aska Dakota h Dakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Vince Menkewski District IX Vice-President 105 Waldo Circle Bellevue NE 68005 Associate Vice-Presidents Charles Branvor 2220 Maniposa Blvd Casper WY 8260t Pool Kegel 910 North 12th Fargo NO 58102 Travis McGinnis 8027W Blot Circle Arvada CO 60005 Jim OReilly 4760 N Battir Wichita KS 67220 Jim Ricketto 516 S Cloodas Sivox Falls SD 57103 Move Move last months column promised another point view presidents pro posal moving AMA Headquarters out Washington DC Actually last months col umn appeared completely different report originally planned original dealt entirely move HQ subject Because personally feel nega tive thinking appalling original reeked negativity discarded hoped waiting another month reaction proposal would cool down didnt work presidents proposal consists two parts 1 purchase versus rent argument 2 Washington DC versus someplace place else argument Most us can come up long list advantages ownership over renting fact rent case $29000 seems make discussion urgent Keep mind however yearly cost proposed Springfield project $49000 next 25 years Before get too involved lets get back what have other alternatives Certainly existing structure would less costly new AMA can also explore possibil ity purchasing larger building office space can rented other NAA divi sions Having NAA divisions under roof could benefit everyone help pay freight speak little thought should go what purchase As staff Head quarters under increasing pressure work various government agencies identify potential flying sites government property addition results close relationship FCC just now being realized 50 new frequencies horizon Over 1600 other associations can see advantages Washington location operations So fact price property costly loca tions Consequently difference costs savings amounts lessthan 1%of budget prompts president suggest spend money move entire HQ operation spend money train new employees replace will move experience new guy fice interruption services hinder work agencies supposed dealing directly makes fuss over current price remember what getting headquarters Springfield would like play ing handball wall Seasoned Fliers Thank club secretaries sent list candidates all-season seasoned-flier award now have idea stalwarts award patches can ordered would also terested photos Season Flier activities column archives Next month 2-year summary Asiorva losnia ii da x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarboreugh District X Vice-President 2501 Armoor Lane Redondo Beach CA 90278 Associate Vice-Presidents Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Fort Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Alex Chisolm 1100 West Sham Fresro CA 93711 Loonie Kroeher 4295 Boulder I-tiny. Las Vegas NV 89121 John Food 4269 Syoko Circle San Jose CA 95136 Bob Reynolds Rn 8 Boy 51 Tutson AZ 65710 Betty Scream 3723 Soowden Ave Loon Beach CA 90808 Keith Whiroey 14465 Jopiter Dr Salt Lake City UT 64117 Ill start off month item fresh mind attended flying dem onstration put El Tom Marine base Toys Tots effort mentioned last column Quite large number name fliers dropped thing front about 2500 people wont mention names because might forget somebody might justifiably upset best part whole show wasit televised Los Angeles NBC outlet Channel 4 did two-hour Sunday show right base interviewed various personalities usually week ly show background could heard sound model engines public address system describing activities public Once TV would cut modeling activities show model action interview modeler Dave Herbert brought whole show about interviewed flew Byron Pitts interview continued Dave club Sky-Naughts Saddleback Valley commended effort twohour TV show prime time 4 pm 6 pm attended year-end meeting Freeflight Model Airplane Association Southern California help schedule next years contest calendar elections scheduled night 1980 officers turned out werent held en tire cast officers volunteered another year lrv Aker remains president Joe Norcross secretary Bill Bogart treasurer vice-president 1980 version US Freeflight Championships 10th annual John Ferrer agreed CD Joe Norcross will assistant CD Bill Bogart will once again business manager Some time back wrote new flying field Control Line Gardena club brought about Flying Tigers Gardena scheduled attend meeting early December company Ive 17 years scheduled annual Christmas dinner same night So contact ed Larry Rice clubs program coordina tor told him dilemma said no problem So took new AMA Scale film Modelings Grand Illusions projector him showed club club wants see terrific new AMA film just drop line schedule next meeting Dont forget AMA display booth have use last put use El Toro/Dave bert flying demonstration Prior booth film Marvelous Miniatures possession Chuck Asprion clubs mall show Flying Circus Camarillo has already 80 Model Aviation Bud Atkinson John Worth Earl Witt Ed Cox Kansas City Hazel Bob Throckmorton Northern Knights field Field Rules posted Shawnee Mission site KS invited back next year Chuck says film showed full house time run 22 times stayed re peat performances Chuck mentioned club has overcome problem faced clubsthat being few no say display newer novice members feel overpowered super builders says some super builders wouldnt bring model because didnt want hurt feelings novices Flying Circus no longer has Modelerof Month Rather have modeler year Points awarded attendance work parties model presentation form presentation models judged complexity 1-20 craftsmanship 1 -10 originality 1-1 0 presentation 1-10 novice bonus 10 points novice has less year experience showed AMA film Marvelous Miniatures Orange Coast RC Club back members saw Lew Szallay requested could show Huntington Beach Exchange Club member sent film him could better inform businessmen others about RC flying need exposure like Utah AVP Keith Whitney tells flying activity minimal due cold weather says meet being planned Free Flight models skis takes hardy sort fly kind conditions also re ports new RC glider club being formed Salt Lake area District X will have new Control Line Contest Board member 1980 Vic Garner went over 120 required vote margin recently concluded election will replac ing Pete Brandt has board 10 years Bill Northrop remains RC board mem ber other election held Voting very very light RC election quite spirited Control Line election Let know want attend club meetings Dont forget AMA table top display mall shows exhibi tions whatever THERMALS Alaska o ana C togon ington xl DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District Xl Vice-President 1411 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98117 Associate Vice-Presidents Al Culver t507 Soon Elm Pocatello ID 8320t Simon Oreese Rn 1 Boo 48 Broadniem MT 590t5 Ed McColloraqh 53 SE St Portland OR 972t5 Orlando Oly Renjo 25608 Dover Ct Keon WA 98031 Chock Thompson N 3et3 Normandie Spokane WA 99205 Doe Zipoy 2t4t8 NE Main St Redmond WA 98052 District meetings planned District XI far year follows February 4 Seattle-Boeing Hawks Swap Meet February 16 Rams Symposium Seattle area Mid-April Benton Co Mod el Expo Corvallis Early May Boise South Idaho Model Airplane Symposium will probably distirct meeting CAMS Symposium Coeur dAlene spring have no details nor com mitment following report pictures submitted Ed McCollough AVP Portland several Ed has submitted year appreciated Lake Vancouver Seaplane Fun-Fly end September marks last Seaplane meets sponsored Portland SkyKnights year contest CDd Jerry Holcomb unlike Haystack fea tured beautiful flying weather thing marred contest presence hungry little hornets seemed Twelve fliers signed up contest couple fliers Dave Hallmark Rod Punches come way LaGrande no further away Salem rest Dick Hansen else won first fol owed closely Bill Foster Salem RC Pilots Assn second third Vein AhI berg along Hansen SkyKnight Unfortunately no Scale entries year good weather usually happens contest should ideal time put Scale seaplane contest trail Some local fliers involved Lake Tapps Seaplane Fun Fly put Mt Ranier RC Society Bob Pfeiffer CD during third weekend August An interesting innovation giving trophy five events winner event eligible win others Although weather looked mis erable fact flying great 17 entries braved elements get Dick Hansen Portland SkyKnights won trophies unfortunately dont have information about other winners Also pictures came out too dark use closing would like remind Dis trict XI members Benton Co Model Exposition will taking place April should mark calendars spend second weekend April Corval lis OR addition static contest Scale non-Scale planes will fun-fly Camp Adair fieldand other new unusual occurences will District Xl meeting probably Saturday exact time will announced later March 1980 81 Bill Foster Salem RC Pilots starts original float olane Note inboard spoilers/flaps Orville Brooks Nieuport about week after Haystack during get-together Lake Van couver Below Oopsl Jerry Holcombs unusual AA canard seaplane Photos Bob Belch Portland SkyKnights MRRCS Seaplane Contest nf tho seaplanes Vnnmusgr winner seaplauieDick Hansen modified Taurus floats 10K Sig Mfgs Cub Selected AMA No 2 Model AMAs Cub modification Del ta Dart both designed Frank Ehling has many years wonderful intro ductory model Schools clubs individ uals hae used have lots lots Delta Dart Bashes Much good will fine introductions have however always gone down drain because no follow-up model easily available bulk Academy Rather turn several very good Number Two type designs available such AMA Maxi ir won NFFS AMA Design Contest few years ago AMA Junior Committee chose Sig Manu facturing Companys Cub since proven design already production Telephone conversations Glen Siga foose Sig Manufacturing John Worth AMA brought out possibilities desirabilities selection AMA Junior Committee has submit ted formal recommendation AMA Head quarters individual members Executive Council effect Sig Cub declared Academy Model Aeronautics second step model after AMA Cub recommendation will agenda January 19 1980 meeting Executive Council counting very heavily approving vote Council fact could already have approved read yourguidance parts AMA Cub manufactured Sterling Models Inc Carl Goldberg Models Inc Forwarded Midwest Model Supply Co Midwest sorts out parts kits plastic tubes packs 35 box Sig Manufactur ing Cu Incs responsibility distribute Such details Sig Cub remain worked out may some modification least packaging present kit know Sig Cub will prove excellent Second Step model simple well thought out SRPSM designed superior modeler Larry Conover step up sizeable ad vancing flat single-surfaced wing cambered double-surfaced Ive seen bunch kids build minimal help. FLY Sure other kits could built after AMA Cub instance theres Thermal Dart Uncle Sam Peck ROG Sig Parasol Comet Cadet others afford useful variety much difficulty variationsof same theme advancements Sig Cub onel fact both Step Step Two models called Cubs may appropriate confusing Lets see Now popular AMA Ehling Cub contests will followed up Sig Conover Cub contests Jan/Feb/Meb AMA Indoor Postal STEVE STOHR Ottawa IL wins winder sending naming contest Actually Steve received honorable mention wins prize anyway sending three names have loads charm sort miss slow majesty Indoor flight offer use appropriate out door contests Now instance wouldnt agree Dash Crash Indoor Postal would aptly name NFFS Rubber-Powered Speed contest Nats Indoor Free Flight Fight sounds appropriate CL Combat Up Up Away Postal e name 0 - t Outdoor Free Flight. especially DT doesnt work Indoors go up up although models sometimes get caught rafters dont go away Thanks Steve weve de cided call contest Fly Forever 1980 AMA Indoor Postal name little apt perhaps certainly much fun yours contest now dont have back issue rules send SASE Ed Whitten copy fly fly some morel Encyclopedia Model Aircraft book touches phases aeromod eling No its complete know dont like books try cover too much book does try book end books No book lets know lots lots wonderful aeromodel ing activity come book isan INTRODUCT ION - very c*iarming introduction. favorite hobby Encyclopedia Model Aircrafts gen eral editor Vic Smead has short forward Walt Schroder Encyclopedia published 1979 Octopus Books Ltd 59 Grosvenor Street London Wi two book stores New York City ex amined both charged $1098 youre daddy auntie granddad wants show different styles model building flying some lucky boy girl book worth much much $1098 book necessarily covers facets brief ly theres enough enable ginner build bit dream about advanced designs come beautiful pictures plastics has RC too much plans beginners models n Indoor Paper Stick job out door 2 ROG P-30 HL Towline Glid ers gas-engined CL plane how-to sections too color photo graphs ly terrific Theres photo Indoor Manhattan Cabin model know like Encyclopedia really good - al though inaccurately titled excellent introduction phase aeromodeling presented less equally allotted space according its percentage activity lets neophyte make own decision types models appeal him Purchase copy Have around home waiting youngster discover cover wonderful world aeromodeling Thats know. a go See next month 82 Model Aviation FLIGHT ED WHITTEN Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005
Edition: Model Aviation - 1980/03
Page Numbers: 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82
AMA Effort Continues NC Frequencies AMAs Frequency Committee met AMA Headquarters Washington DC December 11 12 1979 develop supplementary data requested FCC support AMAs 1978 petition nine RC fre quencies follow-up previous meeting November between AMA FCC officials same subject December meeting however behind scenes work session coordinate committee member input modified speci fic version AMAs original proposal November meeting reported January 1980 issue Model vita ion page 72 see RC Frequency Update December meeting first time entire AMA Frequency Committee met personbusiness normally conducted mail meeting made possible AMA Executive Council its Novem ber 9 meeting authorized travel lodging expense reimbursement committee AMA effort obtain RC fre quencies could expedited As result December Frequency Committee technical background AMAs proposal agreed upon well other details final presentation committee also met FCC officials morning December 12 review committees data favorably re ceived appears now order obtain FCC approval AMA proposal al though number procedural steps process remain accomplished next step scheduled mid-January deliver finished version AMA data FCC expected followed FCC internal circulation approval proposal public comment probably published spring 1980 public comments produce drastic changes proposal possible new RC frequencies could made avail able end 1980 early 1981 AMA proposal compre hensive ever including recommendations con cerning group frequencies model aircraft another cars boats other terrestrial models basis recommendations use narrow band FM NBFM 72 MHz frequency band AMA acting agency FCC effort behalf model interests has involved coordination efforts Hobby Industry Association HIA indivi dual RC equipment manufacturers car boat organizations NAMBA IMPBA AMYA ROAR etc Membership Over 40000 Year End 1980 membership renewal has pro ceeding ahead last years rate ever since renewal notices mailed mid-October time Christmas holiday season 1980 membership figures doubled over 20000 received Thanksgiving Day renewals being re ceived rate between 4500 5000 per week Senior Citizen memberships new cate gory 1980 65 over reached almost 800 mid-December Teen age 1980 members officially known Seniors tween 15 19 years age 2372 mid-December about third paying extra magazine 1980 Juniors up 15 years old 1526 members almost 300 paying extra maga zine 1980 membership total years end running between 5 6% higher 1979 very close time record year figures 1978 Former AMA President Ken Held Hospital AMA No7 meaning AMAs seventh President Ken Held Livonia Ml De cember St Josephs Hospital Ann Arbor MI being treated leukemia good prognosis Kens presidential years 1953-1956 didnt really retire after Hes very interested active ever since has seen regularly recent years various model trade shows staunch supporter AMA So Ken taking easier now doctors orders still chipper anxious hear old friends Communications may sent hospital Kens home 16693 Bell Creek Lane Livonia MI 48154 March 1980 69 AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents L Worlds Largest Sport Aviation Organization AMA Committee December meetings Washington Standing left right John Strong Chairman Wheaton MD Dick Jansson Maitland FL Walt Good Port Richey FL Bob Aherle Hauppauge NY C Torrey Williams Jacksonville FL Jack Albrecht Oceanside CA Also participating meeting Fred Marks Gaithers burg MD Rich Palmer representing HIA Fairfield NJ John Worth Carl Maroney AMA HO Jack Smith AMAs legal counsel specialist FCC matters Presidents OUTLQJK Earl F Witt 26 Warwick Drive Chambersburg PA 17201 THE FIRST MEMBERSHIP SURVEY membership survey published January issue Model Aviation getting great response just received own issue MA survey answers started coming through mail Ron Morgan worked up computer program tabulating survey complet ed portion program per mits totaling computers wife refers Barbie Doll because prolif eration accessories completed program will include disk filing print-out survey surprising result tabulating surveys no constant trend categoryvirtually ballot tabulated has different priority arrangement outstanding pri ority picked modelers AMAs top priority received near ly twice rating other Promotion Hobby/Sport time point clear items AMA Head quarters Executive Council have putting considerable time ef fort rank very low survey results survey tabu lated January Council Meeting will agenda discussed date December 16th since West Coast replies just starting come since have written say circulating survey clubs will continue tabulate come later surveys received far have tabu lated give idea its running have included below Part AMA Priorities 1 Promotion Hobby/Sport 2 Obtaining Radio Frequencies 3 Flying Site Assistance 4 Membership Services S Providing Competition Rules 6 Sponsoring National Championships 7 Sponsoring Junior Programs 8 Model viation Magazine 9 Sponsoring World Championships 10 Special Events ie Trans-Am trade shows etc 11 Film Library 12 Model Aviation Museum 13 Awards & Recognitions 14 Other Part II Reason Joining AMA 1 Individual Insurance 3 5% 2 Club Requirements 18% 2 Supporting National Representa tion Hobby/Sport 18% 3 Entering Sanctioned Contests 12% 4 Flying Site Requirements 9% 5 Receiving Model viation Magazine 4% 6 Technical Educational Assist ance 3% 7 Otherl% Part III Magazine Issue 71% Would prefer have maga zine optionaL 29% Would prefer NOT have magazine optional 71% given option taking magazine would take 29% given option taking magazine would NOT take As stated above will continue tabulate surveys come would like add input survey can found column January issue Model Aviation COMMENTS AND THANKS Letters notes included half survey mail re ceived took time write thank preciate efforts Luckily few asked assist ance think will able include workload Some notes really boosted morale would like share comments you. received considerable encourage ment proposal relocate AMA Headquarters no negative com ments date person informed Springfield OH proposed re location site within 600 miles 70% population wealth US Another made very important suggestion previously ed architects drawing no loading area trucks majority comments magazine gentleman numbered Model Aviation AMAs 3989th priority feelings have noted man said dont save magazines just interesting articles thanks sending article completed survey modeler elated finally found use miscellaneous post card suggested ask news letter editors survey clubs think its great idea hope some editors will interested enough suggested ideas AMA consider assure will included report Council survey Again thanks keep new surveys coming NATIONALS PLANNING Nationals planning has received setback seems Flying Ti gers Airline looking mid-western base relocate operations Wilmington OH hoping have Nationals bases considering Therefore management Wilmington field reluctant sign long-range contract committing use airport Nationals summer Nation als planning meeting originally sched uled 15th 16th December cancelled until site can posi tively contracted summer Chuck Shade Dick Nutting Cincinnati have looking alter nates area event Wil mington available Hopefully will have firm 1 980 Nationals plan time read article alter natives present plan point appear Nationals Free Flight event Ohio area return ing Lake Charles 70 Model Aviation FCC RADIO FREQUENCIES committee working FCC has optimistic reports just gave Nationals latest word have result technical data furnished RC dustry plan 48 model aircraft-only radio frequencies being considered Federal Communications Commis sion frequencies would narrow band FM although compet ing few commercial frequencies should offer enough selection fair ly interference free given area Thir ty channels cars boats also suggested have received comments Ike Kerschner Pennsylvania Clay Freinwall Washington state 6-meter band repeaters ap parently becoming growing problem suggestion has move RC 50-515 MHz no way can compete repeaters FAI have just returned first ex perience United States representa tive Federation Aeronautique ternationale Aeromodelling committee ClAM held Paris 29th 30th November meeting attended representatives 28 coun tries Fortunately official language meetings English Therefore little difficulty following pro cedures agenda originally pre sented appeared overwhelming document little chance com pleting two days However follow ing committee meeting first day number items agenda withdrawn tabled otherwise disposed leaving very little work general session accomplish full report items affecting aeromodelling will subsequently published Model viation immediate interest mem bership scheduling World Championships Indoor Models West Baden IN 20th 24th June scheduling World Championships Space Models rock ets Lakehurst NJ September 7th through 12th Several open international events also scheduled Free Flight Categories FlA FlB FlC scheduled second weekend February Taft CA Fourth Sierra Cup FlA FlB Fl C scheduled 18th 19th October Sacramento CA Scale World Championships will held Ottawa Canada 19th through 26th July Last month summary November 9-10 AMA Executive Council meeting deci sions noted proposal John Grigg District II Vice-President approved details proposal follows Special Interest Group Recognition ballot its members 4 Require annual membership renewal through annual dues payment 5 Maintain current membership lists deliver 11 copy annually later July 1 Executive Director AMA AMA membership confirmation sub sequent confirmation report Council should further noted Coun cils approval publication Model Aviation magazine comments noting Council favorably received proposal Presumably conditions special terest group recognition will stand unless adSpecial interest groups within AMA recognized general benefit membership organization through contribution universally accepted rules competition specialty other contributions special importance reasons among others agreed to mutual benefit both AMA special interest groups Executive Council AMA establish following minimum requirements re cognition special interest groups advisors rules policy-making bodies AMA Special interest groups recognition AMA shall 1 Require continuing membership AMA of its US citizen members 2 Maintain working set bylaws ap proved accepted its members 3 Elect officers least biannually verse comments received might cause some reconsideration modification Previously 1979 Nats council meeting noted special interest groups might able meet same criteria feeling council members special interest group might need looked its own merits case comments special interest group would appreciated noting whether conditions recognition acceptable problems volved group meet con ditions Please forward comments AMA HQ copying distribution council mem bers 1979 Mail Ballot--Proposed By-Laws Revision--Results PROPOSAL 1 Regarding NAA Representation AMA Executive Council PROPOSAL 2 Regarding No Proxy Voting AMA Executive Council 12 345 6789 10 11 Unknown TOTAL 5583 115 74 96 102 94 93 48 156 52861054 1120 7698596 1334101 DISTRICT FOR 1 AGAINST 1 FOR 2 AGAINST 2 498710677969589784914749 1 16 1639 15 10 245 216 801002 10136 Two views December 11-12 meeting AMA Frequency Committee Washington See page 69 names details meeting March 1 980 71 SECRETARY-TREASURERS REPORT Jim McNeilI AMA Secretary-Treasurer 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 month going finish presenting Kip Smythes member ship department AMA Headquarters think important members aware dues money being spent central office lovely lady Mrs Norma Curl ings handles AMA chartered clubs few years ago AMA sprinkling chartered clubs around country Today hundreds hundreds 1300 Norma issues club certificates insurance certificates assigns club numbers on She rides herd clubsa full-time job Off duty loves fly real airplanes Normas son Ronald computer analyst Treasury Dept Whos Eastern Coast Besides daughter Cheryl has six grandsons granddaughter Shown abovc Mike Woodfolk im portant employee Kips department Mike helps sort checks assists bulk mail generally available help needed 22 single lives Washington DC father likes AMA Mike fourth year Maryland University Pretty Andrea Peterson new em ployee AMA handles member ship calls correspondence answers channels complaints Andrea busy church worker board Ecumenical Charismatic Metro Community Church Washington DC thinks AMA nice place work big picture above Gloria Cook left helps Norma club certif icates Also keeps file club officers married Francis Cook have five children two boys John Dennis also Rhonda Delores Belinda John has rubber-pow ered model airplanes hanging ceiling Dennis takes wind-up free flight bed him AMA magazines school Kentwood Elementary 4th grade Good show Dennis Janet Clifton middle has worked AMA two years handles worksheets bank deposits also Con test Director Leader member pro cessing Janet married Bob Clifton together like go camping fishing target shooting have own boat son Eugene 22 married Linda Brown right AMAs cheerful receptionist first see walk AMA Head quarters although will shifting another job AMA HQ time read meant ask Lin da personal information present forgot Kip Smythe has good department efficient employees proud good job Kip doing Academy See next month Fly CL Models Near Power Lines 72 Model Aviation nree important empiovees lLI mytnes Linda brown RC club enlisted aid CL clubboth AMA char teredto raise lot dough good cause also improve community relations Safe flying adhered strin gently Jack Carlon Top Spectators line up waiting turn buddy-box watching others Right man organized Fund Fly club carl Thigpen shows spectators latest creationa ducted fan Violett A-4 Skyhawk Bottom Left Bob Robinson blocking sun helps nine-year-old carolyn Green paid dollar help Jerrys Kidsand fly dads plane transmitter carolyns father Ken looks fairly calm does loop Mike catalano president River view Flyers looks background Bottom Right Armed load money-making RC balloons volunteer gets ready collect donations Altogether remarkable effort put group modelers togeth er can amazing things ort notice example Riverview Radio Control Flyers Club Elmwood Park NJ raised $1743 Jerry Lewis Muscular Dystrophy Program three days club held Fund Fly over past Labor Day weekend planned half weeks advance basic plan organize buddy box transmitter teams allow public fly RC buck-a-shot proceeds going Muscular Dystrophy club field roped off people attending Flea Market back field invited give try According Carl Thigpen Riverview Flyers MDA Chairman women flying RC men kept coming back seconds thirds Carl said also over heard number women telling husbands should get involved hobby/sportContinued next page Fund Fly Continued safety reasons buddy box trans mitters used club structors During three-day Fund Fly club did have buddy box crash Flight packs transmitter batteries checked ofter flight insure safety models used high-wing 3-channel trainers kept 12 mistakes high altitudes special feature Fund Fly took place Sunday afternoon air show Garden State Circle Burners Con trol Line club Lincoln Park NJ volunteered help heard Riverview RC trying raise money Jerrys Kids Circle Burners came well prepared type model including four-engine job own public address system public treated close-up view models action everything Stunt flying Combat during per formance explained modelers work together ub volved different aspect interest area purpose sameto enjoy hob by/sport raise money MDA urged spectators generous Riverview RC members passed canisters around Although Riverview RC Flyers putting flying demonstrations throughout day Circle Burners public address system made big difference Riverview able put mini pat tern show plaining public exactly what happening According Pauline Robinson MDA co-chairman Most people thought models just doing wild maneuvers plan Bob husband explained what happening over PA could hear excitement crowd including aahhs wows club also food stand set up public could donate ham burgers hot dogs soft drinks Club mem ber wives girl friends daughters sons donated cakes cookies addition doing cooking local dairy Tuscan Farms donated juice Id rather flying RC helium balloons women took up positions inside Flea Market caught people entering money pockets Gemini Models Clifton NJ donated Snap-on Wing Super Champ trainer raffle prize Pyropower Model Fuel Ridgewood NJ donated fuel keep buddy box flights going Rockland RC Club New York loaned club its glider display WW aerial combat paint ing flak holes through hand gliders could flown win prize public got three chances quarter able win hobby hands plastic aprons glider Riverview RC Flyers manning booth got discouraged small wings coming apart left field About 20 minutes later reappeared bottle Hot Stuff proceeded make field repairs' gliders just couldnt stand wings coming off said third day over workers own celebration field night everyone sat around food tent exhausted MDA Committee chairman brought down lobster claws tails fresh corn-on-the-cob cook grill bottle 74 Model Aviation lines thinned out club members took air attract people aeea food tent drew large crowds extra hungry thirsty 90-deg heat point cooks orders going started asking likes rare hamburgers During lull Glider Booth Matt Kebabjian repairs some didnt make smooth landings bubbiy appeared member made toast successful conclusion Fund Fly Everyone vowed make next better clubs September business meeting MDA District Director Jack Whisler asked address members Prior presenting Citation Merit signed Jerry Lewis club gave short talk Mr Whisler related feelings club member came pick up MDA posters canisters told him clubs planned drive half weeks later thought great figured maybe Riverview RC Flyers would raise $400 $500 club member came money asked him went mply said bad raised $1743 amazed said Mr Whisler went explain ddnations would further associations local programs patient care research Riverview Flyers RC Club already planning next years event did raise money good cause introduced spectators hobby/sport cemented community relationsfrom local police department patrolled field 20 minutes during night sure Van Campers guarding food display tents safe ying site neighbors finally got involved modelers Connecticut Main achusetts hlampstiiie Rhode Island ont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Associate Vice-Presidents Robern c Brodeur 405 Main Snreet Nashua NJ 03060 Raymond Gibonlean 39 High Sr Old Town ME 04468 George Parker 7 Paul Dr LeeMA 01238 A Mike Schindler 5 Boldac Dr Ledyard CT 06339 William Wilbur 6 Laurel Am Kiotery MC 03904 Thanks District people voted re-election turnout cumbent encouraging largest percentage ever turned out Dis trict perhaps largest percentage total district membership actually vote slight realignment will announced Associate Vice-Presidents still works Letters about go out pre sent AVPs CB people seek will ingness continue see have other interests will surely have some deep reconsiderations direction year 1980in insurance safety longrange planning regards planning let us put final test total membership desires using questionnaire Earl Witt published column second issue back before have already printed 1000 ques tionnaires same form Earls will computerized Bill Wilbur using Earls computer format will forward ed Earl recaps also original form forms have distributed throughout District AVPs sec ond thousand will mail before Xmas charter clubs CB people fur ther distribution Lets give Earl Witt true feeling majority AMA members New England Send completed forms bunch OK club indi vidually Available request new film AMA Scale great have copy use District Lots calls already scheduled Ill come along whenever possible show can borrow own showing AMA charter clubs other groups will lust schedule fast turn-around via UPS no left waiting New Years Resolutions coverage clubs groups CL FF Indoor Send info inputs pic tures Send too black-and-white 5x7 possible Continued individual re sponse individual problems field pro curement other club problems new committee study field procurement has set up three us Please keep informed successes and/or failures maintaining present flying sites because may help ful overall AMA efforts Congratulations new AMA officers VPs Looks like fine bunch people work District Expo chasing success last year already planning stages date change super flying demos great dis plays mfr participation something youngsters morewith capable help South Shore RC Club friends Charles River other nearby areas Les Hard recent letter has told about Expo plans patterned after success last year include same good things real compliment show leadership area Control Line aircraft near high tension lines constant reminders check RC equipment before fly after hard landing constant reminders fly safe areas pits spectators behind Yet incidents oc cur happen because feel happens other guy Folks WE ARE THE OTHER GUY Re gardless expert may think regardless years experience mo ments lack concern safety can result yet another disaster Dont let causes Dont let flying buddies Check RC gear Check control lines Fly safe areas spectators crowd well protected friends flying unsafely tell him Make him become safe flier club must GROUND him fora period timemaybe permanentlybefore grounds someone else permanently shockwave reaction may feel December incident two-fold will probability adverse impact insurance magnitude yet deter mined second impact will felt clubs presently negotiating new flying fields retain present ones Only time will tell what impact will surely negotiating power has compromised modelers directly involved December incident certainly deeply con sidering merits flying model aircraft did now asituation us want ever become party can hope survive ordeal min imum difficulty plight will have taught us serious lesson Off Soapbox New Jetney Ynik II DISTRICT REPORT John C Griog Oisttict II Vice-President 6387 Badger Drine Lnckport NY 14094 Associate Vice-Presidents Peon Bianchini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 1070s John Byrne 36-29 213th St Bayside NY 1 t361 Frank Drench 9 Wit low Ann Piscanaway NJ 08854 Hank Liken 46 Cory Dr Tows Riner NJ 08753 Adam Sattler 50 Randi Rd Apt A-2 Schenectady NY t2309 Tow Silner RD 3 Box 4t2 Messena NY t3662 Hank Smith 2 Lorraine Ann. Auburn NY 1302t deep misgivings write months District II Report two reasons Last month promised include survey questionnaire issue knowing President planned Janu ary issue Rather repetitive will ask go back issue read Presi dents column send him answers survey other reason misgivings writing column probably now very painfully aware early De cember last year disastrous cident occur district Setting aside very serious injury person unfortunate death second person feel must discuss own habits flying safety day-to-day basis AMA has preached safe ty years yet incidents have occurred constant reminders us fly following reports two AVPs named Hank Hank Smith AVP Central NY Now flying season over would like report contests attended Syracuse ARCS Tully Field unusual Pattern meet consisted standard Quickie 500s standard 40s Pre Novice Advanced Expert meet really great pilots flying same inexpensive airplane skill really played important role meet Perhaps important thing meet people wanted fly competition given great chance being too expensive undergreat pressure Judging very relaxed fair pilots competition wereasked judge also Heres chance RC fliers enter Pre-Novice competition under lowest pres sure meet have looking good change enter compe tition world meet enter Thanks again Syracuse Hank Likes AVP Southern NJ South Jersey clubs have busy past summer presenting numerous air shows flight demonstrations mall displays Ocean County Modelers Toms River NJ Atlantic County Sky Blaz ers casino capital East Coast have reaped bundle far memberships local recognition such events largest such event took place McGuire Air Force Base near Wrightstown NJ air show team ALFA SQUADRON shared Air Force Armed Forces Day 280000 attended event Most March 1 980 75 District II Report Continued clubs agree air shows gratifying satisfying contests Try sometime youll amazed public interest aviation buffs youll attract South jersey will shine again winter Navy Lakehurst will host least three Indoor organizationsThe Ocean County Modelers Crossing Free Flight Group Delaware Valley Federation Model Clubs Pennsylvania Present winter schedule will include least two Indoor meets per month thin sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dew Brawn District Ill Vice-President 8534 Huddleston Street Cincinnati OH 45236 Associate Vice-Peesidenits Joe Eiben 36980 Valley Forge Dr Solon OH 44139 Francis Fluharsy 504 21st St. Vienna WV 26101 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut Sn Philadelphia PA 19107 hope makes deadline found out last night deadline Monday today Saturday would like thank voted election particularly satisfying note District III best vote turnout nationwide hope represent well ask con stituency keep informed views can better understand pulse district time have unable contact previous AVPs Contest Board members have talked have agreed continue except Ed Wisser will remain Scale Contest Board wants retire AVP am left somewhat look ing AVPs couple areasspecifically western Pennsylvania area northwest Ohio area Any volunteers last Executive Council meeting represented district proxy unable vote due fact District Columbia law prohibits proxy voting boards directors Although law must obviously abide decid ed have legal staff investigate alterna tives proxy voting district loses its representation its VP some reason unable attend Executive Council meet ing Nats will held District Ill 1980 WORKS Club Dayton presented council proposal host Nats Wilmington 01-I under new very radical concept feel will increase Nats participation allow clubs involved running some portion Nats share profits having concession rights area club interested running event exchange concession rights area portion same let us know also will need general help can get volunteer now avoid late rush sorrowful note have just learned half-time flying show accident December 9th New York football game fatal spectators shame freak accident like should claim life must use opportunity fur ther stress flying safety avoid getting situation can lead accidents IJelaware cs Columbia 0 Maryland h tarolioa IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foremau District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Associate Vice-Peasidonino Wayne Abernethy 5221 Marlboro Pike Hillside MD 20027 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 23606 Howard Crispin 611 Seechwood Dr Charlontsnille VA 22901 V Bill Helws 2000 Tynola Road Charlotte NC 28210 Snotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809 John Preston 7012 Elnira Court Fails Church VA 22042 Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetnenille NC 28301 column being written just before Christmas will appear Model viotion March issue youll receive Feb ruary reason confusing opening statement explain some will hear about upcoming Executive Council meeting January before report appears print February January council meeting Orlando report council Flying Site Employee Committee will presented committee appointed November council meeting consists Cliff Piper 1-lorrace Cain As chairman have re ceived some excellent ideas Cliff Horrace also John Worth Most council aware fact good flying site clubs biggest asset Without good site dont have club What committee would like see come out council meeting full-time em ployee AMA Headquarters handle flying site procurement national level also assist AMA chartered clubs local level get keep flying sites would also keep up-to-date file proposals pro gress work very closely clubs flying site problems could also publish list clubs have flying sites map get basic need writing up infor mation can disseminated clubs such legal advice flying site problems prepare flying site proposal raise money flying site fund advice property purchases many AMA Headquarters has tremendous amount information now file could used full-time flying site employee AMA clubs needs put usable format need someone full-time basis what Horrace Cliff hope January council meeting Headquarters Relocation have received lot letters com ments Headquarters moving Springfield OH No have decided move HQ Springfield council has proposal Springfield couple other places also no decision move HQ anywhere yet looking proposals favor move out Washington DC area believe AMA should stay around Washington area maybe right down town Washington least same lo cal area has taken AMA years build up its rapport various government agencies like FCC Parks Recrea tion Department feel close feeling would deteriorate moved away DC known fact lot large cor porations maintain local office DC just close Washington scene has proven times closeness can very beneficial organization exam ple just recently AMA HQ local staff Frequency Committee along some mod el industry people sit-down meeting FCC discussed 25 50 new RC frequencies Washington meeting might have easy accomplish However am favor moving HQ operation suitable location office space better facilities per haps owning own land building still staying comparatively close governmental agencies work Perhaps good iocation would Maryland Virginia areas fringe DC Let know feel about Sit down take time write few lines After AMA does belong AMA have heard opinionslets hear yours Whats Happening District IV Delaware Get-Together 3rd December opportunity visit Delaware clubs Wilmington good turnout meeting feel very good discussion AMA relat ed business came away lot good ideas clubs two three clubs represented meeting hope benefitted sure did Thanks suggestions fellowship excellent din ne r Tidewater Model Soaring Society Date Change Indoor Meet Due problem Coliseum date Indoor meet changed February 10th March 9th time get model ready plan take part contact 804444-8836 days 804428-8064 evenings find out Coliseum available practice flying DC Maxecuters Maxecuters 6th Annual National Capital Indoor Scale Contesttenta tively scheduled 3rd weekend March Andrews AFB events including FAC Scale WWI Combat Navy Scale P-nut Scale No-Cal Scale Golden Age Pennyplane Manhattan Start building now because premier contests East Coast Central Carolina RC Club Thanks put ting newsletter mailing list Keep coming enjoy Fredericksburg Aeromasters Looks like Aeromasters have kept up what go ing local parks recreation departments item news lettermaybe some other clubs can contact local parks officials get ball rol ling Aeromasters Receive Permission Fly ParkOn November 7th Frank Blow sisted Bill Schultz Dave Hancock ap peared before Fredericksburg Stafford Park Authority Board requested permis sion fly RC aircraft tract land Park Authority just acquired board members apparently impressed Franks T-6 asked good questions about RC granted permission Aeromasters fly subject some minor re strictions proposal will presented next club meeting approval hope fully work can begin runway other facilities near future Thats month last thought Contact local AVP find out whats going AMA knowsask him 76 Model Aviation Alabama da ga rssppr to Rico V South Carolina essee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birminoham 35209 205 879-5550 Associate Vice-Presidenes John Gorday 115 Bayberry Lane Jackson MS 39212 Jerome Hall 4328 Baywood Dr Hrantsvjlle AL 35805 Richard Jackson 108 Thornlec St Charleston Hgts SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr. Del ray Beach FL 33444 Phillip McDowell 6521 Rolling Fork Dr. Nashville TN 37205 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00866 Box 1532 Fajardo FR 00648 Ed Moorenan P0 Box 1643 Cohn AFO FL 32542 Tore Thacker 2390C Lawnencenille Hwy. Decatur GA 30033 Valkyrles Manatee Coirntv F I. fortunate having friend like Borden Chemical Company has provided flying site Thats good news bad news field came complete resident alligator runway 09 water hazard Nevertheless club members Bobby Smith Roy Randall fly float equipped planes off gator pond Model fliers arent easily discouraged good news Imperial Radio Control Club Polk County FL help local merchants raised $1360 35 MDA local merchants donated prizes including grand prize choice TV RC plane bad news winner chose TV Maybe winner already house full RC planes other hand modeler knows theres always room model picture below will see few models displayed recently Central Georgia RC Aircraft League active club great plans ability carry plans completion club members building Quickee SOOs 1980 orniect Theres fun numbers II Atlanta SkyRaiders Control Line club would like see some numbers have five contests past two years five six contestants club mostly Stunt oriented does have active Combat flier would like some competition paraphrase old saying What sound Combat flier com batting District V does have outstanding Control Line fliers example Walt Perkins Les McDonald have made US Con trol Line Team going Poland year Walt qualified first teammate JE Aibritton another district Team Rac ing Les qualified first Precision Aero batics would like thank Control Liners Gene Martine Joe Chambers Stephen Zalenski Gross Scruggs participating unoffi cial poll sponsored Stunt News concerning 1980 Nats Stunt News published ques tionnaire could detached sent directly district vice-presidents would good idea other special interest groups am quite interested obtaining information possible about matter interest modelers district other districts matter get several let ters month over country Mickey Walkerfrom Atlanta GA took Quarter Scale P-Si South Carolina recently have engine sag takeoff caus ing broken prop Now ordinarily broken prop no big deal case Quarter Scale however prop can cost $10 $15 morel LeGrande Ham South Carolina get ting Scale big wayhe flying J-3 9-foot wingspan picture below doesn e much hint its real size infrequently plans published Model Aviation magically transform themselves model airplanes Witness example Frank Metzgers Old Reliable Rodger Bakers AG-i president West Alabama Aero Modelers Rick Dixie Cup Martin showed up clubs field real honest-togosh wood airplane covered red white popular colors Tuxcaloosa After several successful flights heard comment balsa airplanes fly better Ironical ly program next club meeting en titled fiberglass wing Since 1947 Charlie Howard Columbus GA has kept accurate log book flight has made either Control Line Radio Controlled planes Its book type plane engine flying location date total time air everything pertaining flight has over 14000 recorded flights Anyone want challenge him best documented history individual model airplane flying years Nats intend recognize 15 club newsletters outstanding perform ance first five will designated Dis trict V TOP FLIGHT newsletters next 10 will designated District V OUT STANDING newsletters eligible must mailed published prior Nats Illinois ana cky nstoor VI DISTRICT REPORT Horrace Cain District VI Vice-President 525 Weidner Road Boftala Grove ttllfl9fl Aaoc5e VoeFresde,S Ohack Delano 4031 N Mjtdrner Indianapolis IN 46226 Bichard Genline III 3611 Greentield Rd. Oinainoy IL 02301 Prank Hughes 401 5 Birdin Plarnobune MO 64477 Glenn Lee 819 Mandrake Batania tL 60510 Helen Olsen 820 Old Bonhorsurre Rd uninersity Cmv MO 03132 Jim Sears P0 Boo 308 Bargin KY 40310 Bob uder-m,od 4109 ConnorO Oak Dr St Louis MD 63128 winter model aviation action projects KC MO Sunchasers Northern Knights waiting warmer weather Mall shows films create good public relations controlled environment Contrast bad public relations over national news media unfortunate accident RC model football sta dium Remember whatever youre doing takes thousand ATTA BOYS replace OHS--TI Continued next page March 1 980 77 Effective communication twoway street AMAs non-paid volun teer officers doing utmost make AMA kind organiza tion members wish thoughts contained pages month yours arent apt known unless writeto AMA vice-president district representative associate vice-president area Complete communications linkwrite Frank Metzger built Old Reliable .A plans flies great Veco 19 Kraft radio rn-wager uaer u- nuin tram ivi plans Uses K&B 40 Kraft radio District VI Report Cont HAPPENINGS March 1-2 Ft Wayne IN Flying Circuits Glenbrook Mall Show Toledo Organizational meeting big model crowd May absorb QSAA Details J Nelson 640 Berkshire Ct Downers Gv IL 60515 Indoor outdoor FF news frm CIA Informer Dick Covalt 2716 Catalina Dr Anderson IN 46012 Chicago Aero Angels CL Club hosted 700lap 50-mile sport race 19 started 6 completed Stoo Willoughby 1st AVP Glenn Lee 2nd St Louis Eagles soared over Miss Val ley club challenge glider meet about 1% total points District VI Club Team RC Fun Fly Con test moving along Kentucky State meet Lexington early June Indiana Illinois State meets Indianapolis Bloomington July 19-20 District meet Indianapolis Sep tember 13-14 Info AVP Come Big MO Several changes District Officers have made Rick Gerling Quincy IL replaces Roger Geers AVP Paul Proefrock Lexing ton KY replaces Mike Mueller RC Contest Board member William Bud Bodizoch Pal atine IL new CL Contest Coordinator Pat English Vincennes IN will coordi nate Free Flight Paducah KY AeroModelers Glitch contained good statement Ill tiass trom Flying Building im portant facets hobby end result hobby racked problems good time get some out discussion Ive requested AMA provide Clubs steps obtain IRS non-profit status Vol unteer Club Work could written off donation read AMA should have solution NATS financial problem Lincoln cost AMA $2773999 out pocket promised interesting ar ticle month certain developments indicate delay order time will ask review 79 Model i4ation articles AMA Executive Council ac tions prepare own list likes dislikes Keep list handy come AMA has rather hectic year Still some optimism activity being seen Frequency Flying Site prob lems ever before membership information available about AMA workings previously ever present ed Ithe eternal pessimistfeel well about frequency future real test comes after FCC issues Notice Proposed Rule Making com panies TI NSC Motorola wanting dustrial frequencies will have say Both TI NSC have expressed interest mass media use 72 MHz security systems etc well AMA prepares its homework will make difference SOARs November newsletter contained reprint Milwaukee Flying Falcons newsletter Gullo Fornary Attorney Ra cine WI Concerning liability Obviously want no exposure liabilitystop fly ing want maximum exposure run field rules Life has lived probabilities possibilities prudent course enjoy hobby adopt enforce common sense reasonable rules field Executive Council certainly let such advice go unheeded voted incor porate NMPRA Guidelines safety rules AMA Rulebook Pylon Racing Besides adding mess administrative problems contest open Pandoras Box insur ance liabilities rules far beyond rea sonable now Sport Pylon good club event legislated almost out business race know rules Council quick hinder fun event RC some what slow enhance memberships ad ministrative interests Executive Session directly asked Headquarters representative three prepared questions requiring yes no answers answered No presented Council copies ter-office memos proving beyond reason able doubt correct answer question YES demonstration level credibility can expect AMA Headquarters Council member did appear interest majority other Council members So now have some prob lems can discussed Think bit completing winter project comments invited FLY SAFE Iowa n esota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Gsoff Styles District VII Vice-President 6060 N Lydell Avenue Whitefish Day WI 53217 Ajeodet Veudest Janses Clark 444 Wondelese Dr. NE Cedar Rapids IA 52401 John E Lorbieck 5847 N 67th St. Milwaakne WI 53218 Robert 0 Lsrdberg 4928 toga St. Dsloth MN 55804 Willian Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Tr. St Joseph MI 49085 Al Scidnsore 5013 Dorsett Or. Madison WI 53711 Ron Sears 132S Roslyn Pontiac Ml 48054 Terry Taylor 6308 Loninbardy Ln. Crystal MN 55428 As can see new face top column guys gals voted MANY THANKS will very best justify confidence have approximately 70000 mem tiers AMA would guess 133 clubs listed District VII must 4000 less want represent regardless area interest model aviation AMA must members organization people Executive Council must keep mind mem bers should let us forget am going job will need cooperation asso ciate vice-presidents later also members can take time communicate will keep things simpler terms mail volume will work through AVP always feel free contact direct choose attend Executive Council meeting would like have reasonable idea what average District VII member has mind concerning problems aims Acad emy Early year sent questionnaire clubs Wisconsin actually got five replies enough form much opinion dont get input District 1980-1981 personal views will present council meetings fair speak up counted will have spoken associate vicepresidents time read will have told view position paid voluntary nobody en titled title he/she does perform job So have given existing AVPs choice working members betterment AMA dropping position letting find another person can useful Having discussed Ken Morris outgoing district VP am sure will see some new names listed above soon know someone im mediate area active willing inter ested making positive contribution let have his/her name will make contact need AVPs can add some life fire district sure would nice AVPs could also handle camera get some photos column plan attend couple major func tions state district 1980 March will Lansing Ml Fourth Annual Expo run CARDS city 78 Model Aviation Wisconsin State Champion Chuck Frail ing Suds City Sailplane Team Winners Standard Class L-R 1Bob Johnson Fond du Lac 2Keith Scidmore Madison Unlimited Winners IL-HI 1Gregg Seydell 2Chuck Frailing 3Efrain Vila 4Ron Kopp Suds City Sailplane Team will also time Site Dis trict VII East Meeting look forward meeting members attend As suitable dates functions avail able will see can fit events calendar work schedule basic approach Academy members organization means both members rind council have responsibilities make wishes opinions known district VP may vote things want help institute policies like So again say SPEAK UP As get deeper council matters will keep posted developments what try behalf IMPORTANT POINTI would like newsletter editors district add name mailing lists club does have newsletter may suggest think seriously about starting page sure helps tQ keep mem bers swing things makes stronger club would like see AMA reach 100000-member level desir able definitely possible mem bers have stronger voice will have FAA FCC want keep flying no matter what segment hobby/sport appeals us strength numbere opposite page couple pho tos Wisconsin State Glider ChampionArkansas C Louisiana C New Meecn homa VIII DISTRICT REPORT John Embry District VIII Vice-President 609 So Lebanon Street Sulphur LA 70663 Associate Vice-Presidents Buzz Anerill 9117 La Barranea NC Alborquerque NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Sulphur LA 70663 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 william Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleasanron TX 78064 Larry Surtor 1415 Manor Dr Bartlesnille OK 74003 Another month has rolled columns regularly know District VIII did have last month Un til last weekend probably would have very apologetic nonsense ever fellow member LARKS Lake Charles Area Rebecca Phelps cor nered read riot act about negativism developed recent weeks right doing two things wrong 1 feeling sorry myself 2 setting impossible goals see have office year now now hoped shake everyone hands tend least meeting club district etc ad infinitum well friends simply unrealistic District VIII has busy yearmany excellent contests great rep resentation Nats Trans-America Relay Race fun flys forth attendance Sono moreapologies Along line thought several indi viduals District VIII have particularly excelled particular field interest refer 1980 Control Line World Championships held Poland Bob Gieseke Irving TX former World Cham pion will again competing Precision ship held Simplicity Products Proving Site Port Washington WI thanks Simplicity generosity second final stage event Incidentally beautiful trophy Frailing holding presented First Wisconsin National Bank November 9 10 attend ance Executive Council meeting held Washington DC alternate Ken Mor ris will already have seen report proceedings MA comment hope future meetings will productive Bong Eagles Free Flight club southern Wisconsin region pictured PBS TV show called Incomplete Sportsman Footage flying activities screened publicity greatly appreciated Bong Eagles third month youth model aviation pro gram giving classes teenagers Hamilton School Milwaukees south side Using Delta Dart other model supplies showing young people build fly Free Flight planes also engaged active membership drive Finally monthly series Indoor contests planned winterstarting Delta Darts ranging throueh Pennvolanes right up Stand-Off Scale attended monthly meeting recently impressed enthusiam talents mem bers Thats month Aerobatics George Cleveland Kenner LA will part US Combat Team second time Also Sherwood Buckstaff Houston TX will Combat Team Incidentally information brought attention Walt Perkins lives Ocala FLmany thanks Walt congratualtions Bob George Sher wood bulk column going de voted November Executive Council meeting Actually following written airborne en route home two-day meeting packed very long agenda some fire works hopefully some meaningful ac tions am going hit high spots because numerous other entries about meeting will undoubtedly appear pages First what consider some very good news AMAs attorney dealing FCC obtaining additional RC fre quencies reported council very detailed concise manner matter progressing well view FCC re cently asked meeting discuss several questions primarily technical nature cidentally attorney graduate electrical engineer worked masters degree en gineering studied law has worked FCC now practices FCC law ex clusively tell let know appears have big guns project rate answer FCC questions being prepared AMA attorney collaboration least believe other manufacturers will done before December 31 1979 now thought FCC will ready issue Notice Proposed Rule Making summer 1980 Following notice follows comment period assume princi pally receive objections After period FCC considers comments either issues new rules cancels petition Now hopefully have edge seat must ask patient bit longer final issue rules approved could still two years away FCC really moves slowly unfortunately told petitions letters etc slow down same people working pro posal have take time read 180 degrees situation couple years ago CBers wanted take frequencieswe wanted stop slow down project did Oh yes now appears likely route new channels narrow band FM 72-76 MHz band Note said appears last item concerning RC frequencies Out discussion above also came some additional information about commercial use RC frequencies Most important 80 90 frequencies available people Some success has talking people companies often knowing installed trans mitters RC frequencies cases know what other slots available have commercial user RC frequency area can locate identify him hoemwork rules frequencies go see him Some modelers have helped companies applica tions change frequencies some have offered buy new crystals themwouldnt low price relief interference like tend information can will contact people AMA compiling list commercial 72 MHz users microfilm other vice-pres idents Once available intend take initiative myself Right now dont know District VIII number huge will obviously take time Incidentally FCC records reportedly maintained hand crank computer thus traditionally six months behind getting awfully long quick summary some other council business 1980 Nationals shaping up Ohiono final word looks good An AMA bid going World Indoor Championship West Baden IN 1980 World Control Line Championship Chicago 1982 new guest membership AMA approved voted recommend RC Contest Board immediately clude NMPRA safety rules AMA rules Pylon events reviewed brand new AMA film other items handled leave minutes report new film entirely devoted forms Scale runs 37 minutes really great have copy may re quest directly may obtain Headquarters Dont forget also have copy Marvelous Miniatures almost hour large AMA display use mall shows etc also yoursfor asking Note new address John Embry 509 South Lebanon Street Sulphur LA 70663 Give enough lead time shipment UPS bus either film display way word safety closing recently tended fun fly held conjunc tion CaVOilCade Festival Port Arthur TX good time March 1980 79 District VIII Report Cont possible partial exception yours truly flew old reliable bird right ground low pass reason antihisti mines cold taking medicine Now know what instructions bottle say about driving being drowsy Fortunately hit ground air plane repairable So long now Colorado C Kansas aska Dakota h Dakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Vince Menkewski District IX Vice-President 105 Waldo Circle Bellevue NE 68005 Associate Vice-Presidents Charles Branvor 2220 Maniposa Blvd Casper WY 8260t Pool Kegel 910 North 12th Fargo NO 58102 Travis McGinnis 8027W Blot Circle Arvada CO 60005 Jim OReilly 4760 N Battir Wichita KS 67220 Jim Ricketto 516 S Cloodas Sivox Falls SD 57103 Move Move last months column promised another point view presidents pro posal moving AMA Headquarters out Washington DC Actually last months col umn appeared completely different report originally planned original dealt entirely move HQ subject Because personally feel nega tive thinking appalling original reeked negativity discarded hoped waiting another month reaction proposal would cool down didnt work presidents proposal consists two parts 1 purchase versus rent argument 2 Washington DC versus someplace place else argument Most us can come up long list advantages ownership over renting fact rent case $29000 seems make discussion urgent Keep mind however yearly cost proposed Springfield project $49000 next 25 years Before get too involved lets get back what have other alternatives Certainly existing structure would less costly new AMA can also explore possibil ity purchasing larger building office space can rented other NAA divi sions Having NAA divisions under roof could benefit everyone help pay freight speak little thought should go what purchase As staff Head quarters under increasing pressure work various government agencies identify potential flying sites government property addition results close relationship FCC just now being realized 50 new frequencies horizon Over 1600 other associations can see advantages Washington location operations So fact price property costly loca tions Consequently difference costs savings amounts lessthan 1%of budget prompts president suggest spend money move entire HQ operation spend money train new employees replace will move experience new guy fice interruption services hinder work agencies supposed dealing directly makes fuss over current price remember what getting headquarters Springfield would like play ing handball wall Seasoned Fliers Thank club secretaries sent list candidates all-season seasoned-flier award now have idea stalwarts award patches can ordered would also terested photos Season Flier activities column archives Next month 2-year summary Asiorva losnia ii da x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarboreugh District X Vice-President 2501 Armoor Lane Redondo Beach CA 90278 Associate Vice-Presidents Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Fort Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Alex Chisolm 1100 West Sham Fresro CA 93711 Loonie Kroeher 4295 Boulder I-tiny. Las Vegas NV 89121 John Food 4269 Syoko Circle San Jose CA 95136 Bob Reynolds Rn 8 Boy 51 Tutson AZ 65710 Betty Scream 3723 Soowden Ave Loon Beach CA 90808 Keith Whiroey 14465 Jopiter Dr Salt Lake City UT 64117 Ill start off month item fresh mind attended flying dem onstration put El Tom Marine base Toys Tots effort mentioned last column Quite large number name fliers dropped thing front about 2500 people wont mention names because might forget somebody might justifiably upset best part whole show wasit televised Los Angeles NBC outlet Channel 4 did two-hour Sunday show right base interviewed various personalities usually week ly show background could heard sound model engines public address system describing activities public Once TV would cut modeling activities show model action interview modeler Dave Herbert brought whole show about interviewed flew Byron Pitts interview continued Dave club Sky-Naughts Saddleback Valley commended effort twohour TV show prime time 4 pm 6 pm attended year-end meeting Freeflight Model Airplane Association Southern California help schedule next years contest calendar elections scheduled night 1980 officers turned out werent held en tire cast officers volunteered another year lrv Aker remains president Joe Norcross secretary Bill Bogart treasurer vice-president 1980 version US Freeflight Championships 10th annual John Ferrer agreed CD Joe Norcross will assistant CD Bill Bogart will once again business manager Some time back wrote new flying field Control Line Gardena club brought about Flying Tigers Gardena scheduled attend meeting early December company Ive 17 years scheduled annual Christmas dinner same night So contact ed Larry Rice clubs program coordina tor told him dilemma said no problem So took new AMA Scale film Modelings Grand Illusions projector him showed club club wants see terrific new AMA film just drop line schedule next meeting Dont forget AMA display booth have use last put use El Toro/Dave bert flying demonstration Prior booth film Marvelous Miniatures possession Chuck Asprion clubs mall show Flying Circus Camarillo has already 80 Model Aviation Bud Atkinson John Worth Earl Witt Ed Cox Kansas City Hazel Bob Throckmorton Northern Knights field Field Rules posted Shawnee Mission site KS invited back next year Chuck says film showed full house time run 22 times stayed re peat performances Chuck mentioned club has overcome problem faced clubsthat being few no say display newer novice members feel overpowered super builders says some super builders wouldnt bring model because didnt want hurt feelings novices Flying Circus no longer has Modelerof Month Rather have modeler year Points awarded attendance work parties model presentation form presentation models judged complexity 1-20 craftsmanship 1 -10 originality 1-1 0 presentation 1-10 novice bonus 10 points novice has less year experience showed AMA film Marvelous Miniatures Orange Coast RC Club back members saw Lew Szallay requested could show Huntington Beach Exchange Club member sent film him could better inform businessmen others about RC flying need exposure like Utah AVP Keith Whitney tells flying activity minimal due cold weather says meet being planned Free Flight models skis takes hardy sort fly kind conditions also re ports new RC glider club being formed Salt Lake area District X will have new Control Line Contest Board member 1980 Vic Garner went over 120 required vote margin recently concluded election will replac ing Pete Brandt has board 10 years Bill Northrop remains RC board mem ber other election held Voting very very light RC election quite spirited Control Line election Let know want attend club meetings Dont forget AMA table top display mall shows exhibi tions whatever THERMALS Alaska o ana C togon ington xl DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District Xl Vice-President 1411 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98117 Associate Vice-Presidents Al Culver t507 Soon Elm Pocatello ID 8320t Simon Oreese Rn 1 Boo 48 Broadniem MT 590t5 Ed McColloraqh 53 SE St Portland OR 972t5 Orlando Oly Renjo 25608 Dover Ct Keon WA 98031 Chock Thompson N 3et3 Normandie Spokane WA 99205 Doe Zipoy 2t4t8 NE Main St Redmond WA 98052 District meetings planned District XI far year follows February 4 Seattle-Boeing Hawks Swap Meet February 16 Rams Symposium Seattle area Mid-April Benton Co Mod el Expo Corvallis Early May Boise South Idaho Model Airplane Symposium will probably distirct meeting CAMS Symposium Coeur dAlene spring have no details nor com mitment following report pictures submitted Ed McCollough AVP Portland several Ed has submitted year appreciated Lake Vancouver Seaplane Fun-Fly end September marks last Seaplane meets sponsored Portland SkyKnights year contest CDd Jerry Holcomb unlike Haystack fea tured beautiful flying weather thing marred contest presence hungry little hornets seemed Twelve fliers signed up contest couple fliers Dave Hallmark Rod Punches come way LaGrande no further away Salem rest Dick Hansen else won first fol owed closely Bill Foster Salem RC Pilots Assn second third Vein AhI berg along Hansen SkyKnight Unfortunately no Scale entries year good weather usually happens contest should ideal time put Scale seaplane contest trail Some local fliers involved Lake Tapps Seaplane Fun Fly put Mt Ranier RC Society Bob Pfeiffer CD during third weekend August An interesting innovation giving trophy five events winner event eligible win others Although weather looked mis erable fact flying great 17 entries braved elements get Dick Hansen Portland SkyKnights won trophies unfortunately dont have information about other winners Also pictures came out too dark use closing would like remind Dis trict XI members Benton Co Model Exposition will taking place April should mark calendars spend second weekend April Corval lis OR addition static contest Scale non-Scale planes will fun-fly Camp Adair fieldand other new unusual occurences will District Xl meeting probably Saturday exact time will announced later March 1980 81 Bill Foster Salem RC Pilots starts original float olane Note inboard spoilers/flaps Orville Brooks Nieuport about week after Haystack during get-together Lake Van couver Below Oopsl Jerry Holcombs unusual AA canard seaplane Photos Bob Belch Portland SkyKnights MRRCS Seaplane Contest nf tho seaplanes Vnnmusgr winner seaplauieDick Hansen modified Taurus floats 10K Sig Mfgs Cub Selected AMA No 2 Model AMAs Cub modification Del ta Dart both designed Frank Ehling has many years wonderful intro ductory model Schools clubs individ uals hae used have lots lots Delta Dart Bashes Much good will fine introductions have however always gone down drain because no follow-up model easily available bulk Academy Rather turn several very good Number Two type designs available such AMA Maxi ir won NFFS AMA Design Contest few years ago AMA Junior Committee chose Sig Manu facturing Companys Cub since proven design already production Telephone conversations Glen Siga foose Sig Manufacturing John Worth AMA brought out possibilities desirabilities selection AMA Junior Committee has submit ted formal recommendation AMA Head quarters individual members Executive Council effect Sig Cub declared Academy Model Aeronautics second step model after AMA Cub recommendation will agenda January 19 1980 meeting Executive Council counting very heavily approving vote Council fact could already have approved read yourguidance parts AMA Cub manufactured Sterling Models Inc Carl Goldberg Models Inc Forwarded Midwest Model Supply Co Midwest sorts out parts kits plastic tubes packs 35 box Sig Manufactur ing Cu Incs responsibility distribute Such details Sig Cub remain worked out may some modification least packaging present kit know Sig Cub will prove excellent Second Step model simple well thought out SRPSM designed superior modeler Larry Conover step up sizeable ad vancing flat single-surfaced wing cambered double-surfaced Ive seen bunch kids build minimal help. FLY Sure other kits could built after AMA Cub instance theres Thermal Dart Uncle Sam Peck ROG Sig Parasol Comet Cadet others afford useful variety much difficulty variationsof same theme advancements Sig Cub onel fact both Step Step Two models called Cubs may appropriate confusing Lets see Now popular AMA Ehling Cub contests will followed up Sig Conover Cub contests Jan/Feb/Meb AMA Indoor Postal STEVE STOHR Ottawa IL wins winder sending naming contest Actually Steve received honorable mention wins prize anyway sending three names have loads charm sort miss slow majesty Indoor flight offer use appropriate out door contests Now instance wouldnt agree Dash Crash Indoor Postal would aptly name NFFS Rubber-Powered Speed contest Nats Indoor Free Flight Fight sounds appropriate CL Combat Up Up Away Postal e name 0 - t Outdoor Free Flight. especially DT doesnt work Indoors go up up although models sometimes get caught rafters dont go away Thanks Steve weve de cided call contest Fly Forever 1980 AMA Indoor Postal name little apt perhaps certainly much fun yours contest now dont have back issue rules send SASE Ed Whitten copy fly fly some morel Encyclopedia Model Aircraft book touches phases aeromod eling No its complete know dont like books try cover too much book does try book end books No book lets know lots lots wonderful aeromodel ing activity come book isan INTRODUCT ION - very c*iarming introduction. favorite hobby Encyclopedia Model Aircrafts gen eral editor Vic Smead has short forward Walt Schroder Encyclopedia published 1979 Octopus Books Ltd 59 Grosvenor Street London Wi two book stores New York City ex amined both charged $1098 youre daddy auntie granddad wants show different styles model building flying some lucky boy girl book worth much much $1098 book necessarily covers facets brief ly theres enough enable ginner build bit dream about advanced designs come beautiful pictures plastics has RC too much plans beginners models n Indoor Paper Stick job out door 2 ROG P-30 HL Towline Glid ers gas-engined CL plane how-to sections too color photo graphs ly terrific Theres photo Indoor Manhattan Cabin model know like Encyclopedia really good - al though inaccurately titled excellent introduction phase aeromodeling presented less equally allotted space according its percentage activity lets neophyte make own decision types models appeal him Purchase copy Have around home waiting youngster discover cover wonderful world aeromodeling Thats know. a go See next month 82 Model Aviation FLIGHT ED WHITTEN Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005
Edition: Model Aviation - 1980/03
Page Numbers: 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82
AMA Effort Continues NC Frequencies AMAs Frequency Committee met AMA Headquarters Washington DC December 11 12 1979 develop supplementary data requested FCC support AMAs 1978 petition nine RC fre quencies follow-up previous meeting November between AMA FCC officials same subject December meeting however behind scenes work session coordinate committee member input modified speci fic version AMAs original proposal November meeting reported January 1980 issue Model vita ion page 72 see RC Frequency Update December meeting first time entire AMA Frequency Committee met personbusiness normally conducted mail meeting made possible AMA Executive Council its Novem ber 9 meeting authorized travel lodging expense reimbursement committee AMA effort obtain RC fre quencies could expedited As result December Frequency Committee technical background AMAs proposal agreed upon well other details final presentation committee also met FCC officials morning December 12 review committees data favorably re ceived appears now order obtain FCC approval AMA proposal al though number procedural steps process remain accomplished next step scheduled mid-January deliver finished version AMA data FCC expected followed FCC internal circulation approval proposal public comment probably published spring 1980 public comments produce drastic changes proposal possible new RC frequencies could made avail able end 1980 early 1981 AMA proposal compre hensive ever including recommendations con cerning group frequencies model aircraft another cars boats other terrestrial models basis recommendations use narrow band FM NBFM 72 MHz frequency band AMA acting agency FCC effort behalf model interests has involved coordination efforts Hobby Industry Association HIA indivi dual RC equipment manufacturers car boat organizations NAMBA IMPBA AMYA ROAR etc Membership Over 40000 Year End 1980 membership renewal has pro ceeding ahead last years rate ever since renewal notices mailed mid-October time Christmas holiday season 1980 membership figures doubled over 20000 received Thanksgiving Day renewals being re ceived rate between 4500 5000 per week Senior Citizen memberships new cate gory 1980 65 over reached almost 800 mid-December Teen age 1980 members officially known Seniors tween 15 19 years age 2372 mid-December about third paying extra magazine 1980 Juniors up 15 years old 1526 members almost 300 paying extra maga zine 1980 membership total years end running between 5 6% higher 1979 very close time record year figures 1978 Former AMA President Ken Held Hospital AMA No7 meaning AMAs seventh President Ken Held Livonia Ml De cember St Josephs Hospital Ann Arbor MI being treated leukemia good prognosis Kens presidential years 1953-1956 didnt really retire after Hes very interested active ever since has seen regularly recent years various model trade shows staunch supporter AMA So Ken taking easier now doctors orders still chipper anxious hear old friends Communications may sent hospital Kens home 16693 Bell Creek Lane Livonia MI 48154 March 1980 69 AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents L Worlds Largest Sport Aviation Organization AMA Committee December meetings Washington Standing left right John Strong Chairman Wheaton MD Dick Jansson Maitland FL Walt Good Port Richey FL Bob Aherle Hauppauge NY C Torrey Williams Jacksonville FL Jack Albrecht Oceanside CA Also participating meeting Fred Marks Gaithers burg MD Rich Palmer representing HIA Fairfield NJ John Worth Carl Maroney AMA HO Jack Smith AMAs legal counsel specialist FCC matters Presidents OUTLQJK Earl F Witt 26 Warwick Drive Chambersburg PA 17201 THE FIRST MEMBERSHIP SURVEY membership survey published January issue Model Aviation getting great response just received own issue MA survey answers started coming through mail Ron Morgan worked up computer program tabulating survey complet ed portion program per mits totaling computers wife refers Barbie Doll because prolif eration accessories completed program will include disk filing print-out survey surprising result tabulating surveys no constant trend categoryvirtually ballot tabulated has different priority arrangement outstanding pri ority picked modelers AMAs top priority received near ly twice rating other Promotion Hobby/Sport time point clear items AMA Head quarters Executive Council have putting considerable time ef fort rank very low survey results survey tabu lated January Council Meeting will agenda discussed date December 16th since West Coast replies just starting come since have written say circulating survey clubs will continue tabulate come later surveys received far have tabu lated give idea its running have included below Part AMA Priorities 1 Promotion Hobby/Sport 2 Obtaining Radio Frequencies 3 Flying Site Assistance 4 Membership Services S Providing Competition Rules 6 Sponsoring National Championships 7 Sponsoring Junior Programs 8 Model viation Magazine 9 Sponsoring World Championships 10 Special Events ie Trans-Am trade shows etc 11 Film Library 12 Model Aviation Museum 13 Awards & Recognitions 14 Other Part II Reason Joining AMA 1 Individual Insurance 3 5% 2 Club Requirements 18% 2 Supporting National Representa tion Hobby/Sport 18% 3 Entering Sanctioned Contests 12% 4 Flying Site Requirements 9% 5 Receiving Model viation Magazine 4% 6 Technical Educational Assist ance 3% 7 Otherl% Part III Magazine Issue 71% Would prefer have maga zine optionaL 29% Would prefer NOT have magazine optional 71% given option taking magazine would take 29% given option taking magazine would NOT take As stated above will continue tabulate surveys come would like add input survey can found column January issue Model Aviation COMMENTS AND THANKS Letters notes included half survey mail re ceived took time write thank preciate efforts Luckily few asked assist ance think will able include workload Some notes really boosted morale would like share comments you. received considerable encourage ment proposal relocate AMA Headquarters no negative com ments date person informed Springfield OH proposed re location site within 600 miles 70% population wealth US Another made very important suggestion previously ed architects drawing no loading area trucks majority comments magazine gentleman numbered Model Aviation AMAs 3989th priority feelings have noted man said dont save magazines just interesting articles thanks sending article completed survey modeler elated finally found use miscellaneous post card suggested ask news letter editors survey clubs think its great idea hope some editors will interested enough suggested ideas AMA consider assure will included report Council survey Again thanks keep new surveys coming NATIONALS PLANNING Nationals planning has received setback seems Flying Ti gers Airline looking mid-western base relocate operations Wilmington OH hoping have Nationals bases considering Therefore management Wilmington field reluctant sign long-range contract committing use airport Nationals summer Nation als planning meeting originally sched uled 15th 16th December cancelled until site can posi tively contracted summer Chuck Shade Dick Nutting Cincinnati have looking alter nates area event Wil mington available Hopefully will have firm 1 980 Nationals plan time read article alter natives present plan point appear Nationals Free Flight event Ohio area return ing Lake Charles 70 Model Aviation FCC RADIO FREQUENCIES committee working FCC has optimistic reports just gave Nationals latest word have result technical data furnished RC dustry plan 48 model aircraft-only radio frequencies being considered Federal Communications Commis sion frequencies would narrow band FM although compet ing few commercial frequencies should offer enough selection fair ly interference free given area Thir ty channels cars boats also suggested have received comments Ike Kerschner Pennsylvania Clay Freinwall Washington state 6-meter band repeaters ap parently becoming growing problem suggestion has move RC 50-515 MHz no way can compete repeaters FAI have just returned first ex perience United States representa tive Federation Aeronautique ternationale Aeromodelling committee ClAM held Paris 29th 30th November meeting attended representatives 28 coun tries Fortunately official language meetings English Therefore little difficulty following pro cedures agenda originally pre sented appeared overwhelming document little chance com pleting two days However follow ing committee meeting first day number items agenda withdrawn tabled otherwise disposed leaving very little work general session accomplish full report items affecting aeromodelling will subsequently published Model viation immediate interest mem bership scheduling World Championships Indoor Models West Baden IN 20th 24th June scheduling World Championships Space Models rock ets Lakehurst NJ September 7th through 12th Several open international events also scheduled Free Flight Categories FlA FlB FlC scheduled second weekend February Taft CA Fourth Sierra Cup FlA FlB Fl C scheduled 18th 19th October Sacramento CA Scale World Championships will held Ottawa Canada 19th through 26th July Last month summary November 9-10 AMA Executive Council meeting deci sions noted proposal John Grigg District II Vice-President approved details proposal follows Special Interest Group Recognition ballot its members 4 Require annual membership renewal through annual dues payment 5 Maintain current membership lists deliver 11 copy annually later July 1 Executive Director AMA AMA membership confirmation sub sequent confirmation report Council should further noted Coun cils approval publication Model Aviation magazine comments noting Council favorably received proposal Presumably conditions special terest group recognition will stand unless adSpecial interest groups within AMA recognized general benefit membership organization through contribution universally accepted rules competition specialty other contributions special importance reasons among others agreed to mutual benefit both AMA special interest groups Executive Council AMA establish following minimum requirements re cognition special interest groups advisors rules policy-making bodies AMA Special interest groups recognition AMA shall 1 Require continuing membership AMA of its US citizen members 2 Maintain working set bylaws ap proved accepted its members 3 Elect officers least biannually verse comments received might cause some reconsideration modification Previously 1979 Nats council meeting noted special interest groups might able meet same criteria feeling council members special interest group might need looked its own merits case comments special interest group would appreciated noting whether conditions recognition acceptable problems volved group meet con ditions Please forward comments AMA HQ copying distribution council mem bers 1979 Mail Ballot--Proposed By-Laws Revision--Results PROPOSAL 1 Regarding NAA Representation AMA Executive Council PROPOSAL 2 Regarding No Proxy Voting AMA Executive Council 12 345 6789 10 11 Unknown TOTAL 5583 115 74 96 102 94 93 48 156 52861054 1120 7698596 1334101 DISTRICT FOR 1 AGAINST 1 FOR 2 AGAINST 2 498710677969589784914749 1 16 1639 15 10 245 216 801002 10136 Two views December 11-12 meeting AMA Frequency Committee Washington See page 69 names details meeting March 1 980 71 SECRETARY-TREASURERS REPORT Jim McNeilI AMA Secretary-Treasurer 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 month going finish presenting Kip Smythes member ship department AMA Headquarters think important members aware dues money being spent central office lovely lady Mrs Norma Curl ings handles AMA chartered clubs few years ago AMA sprinkling chartered clubs around country Today hundreds hundreds 1300 Norma issues club certificates insurance certificates assigns club numbers on She rides herd clubsa full-time job Off duty loves fly real airplanes Normas son Ronald computer analyst Treasury Dept Whos Eastern Coast Besides daughter Cheryl has six grandsons granddaughter Shown abovc Mike Woodfolk im portant employee Kips department Mike helps sort checks assists bulk mail generally available help needed 22 single lives Washington DC father likes AMA Mike fourth year Maryland University Pretty Andrea Peterson new em ployee AMA handles member ship calls correspondence answers channels complaints Andrea busy church worker board Ecumenical Charismatic Metro Community Church Washington DC thinks AMA nice place work big picture above Gloria Cook left helps Norma club certif icates Also keeps file club officers married Francis Cook have five children two boys John Dennis also Rhonda Delores Belinda John has rubber-pow ered model airplanes hanging ceiling Dennis takes wind-up free flight bed him AMA magazines school Kentwood Elementary 4th grade Good show Dennis Janet Clifton middle has worked AMA two years handles worksheets bank deposits also Con test Director Leader member pro cessing Janet married Bob Clifton together like go camping fishing target shooting have own boat son Eugene 22 married Linda Brown right AMAs cheerful receptionist first see walk AMA Head quarters although will shifting another job AMA HQ time read meant ask Lin da personal information present forgot Kip Smythe has good department efficient employees proud good job Kip doing Academy See next month Fly CL Models Near Power Lines 72 Model Aviation nree important empiovees lLI mytnes Linda brown RC club enlisted aid CL clubboth AMA char teredto raise lot dough good cause also improve community relations Safe flying adhered strin gently Jack Carlon Top Spectators line up waiting turn buddy-box watching others Right man organized Fund Fly club carl Thigpen shows spectators latest creationa ducted fan Violett A-4 Skyhawk Bottom Left Bob Robinson blocking sun helps nine-year-old carolyn Green paid dollar help Jerrys Kidsand fly dads plane transmitter carolyns father Ken looks fairly calm does loop Mike catalano president River view Flyers looks background Bottom Right Armed load money-making RC balloons volunteer gets ready collect donations Altogether remarkable effort put group modelers togeth er can amazing things ort notice example Riverview Radio Control Flyers Club Elmwood Park NJ raised $1743 Jerry Lewis Muscular Dystrophy Program three days club held Fund Fly over past Labor Day weekend planned half weeks advance basic plan organize buddy box transmitter teams allow public fly RC buck-a-shot proceeds going Muscular Dystrophy club field roped off people attending Flea Market back field invited give try According Carl Thigpen Riverview Flyers MDA Chairman women flying RC men kept coming back seconds thirds Carl said also over heard number women telling husbands should get involved hobby/sportContinued next page Fund Fly Continued safety reasons buddy box trans mitters used club structors During three-day Fund Fly club did have buddy box crash Flight packs transmitter batteries checked ofter flight insure safety models used high-wing 3-channel trainers kept 12 mistakes high altitudes special feature Fund Fly took place Sunday afternoon air show Garden State Circle Burners Con trol Line club Lincoln Park NJ volunteered help heard Riverview RC trying raise money Jerrys Kids Circle Burners came well prepared type model including four-engine job own public address system public treated close-up view models action everything Stunt flying Combat during per formance explained modelers work together ub volved different aspect interest area purpose sameto enjoy hob by/sport raise money MDA urged spectators generous Riverview RC members passed canisters around Although Riverview RC Flyers putting flying demonstrations throughout day Circle Burners public address system made big difference Riverview able put mini pat tern show plaining public exactly what happening According Pauline Robinson MDA co-chairman Most people thought models just doing wild maneuvers plan Bob husband explained what happening over PA could hear excitement crowd including aahhs wows club also food stand set up public could donate ham burgers hot dogs soft drinks Club mem ber wives girl friends daughters sons donated cakes cookies addition doing cooking local dairy Tuscan Farms donated juice Id rather flying RC helium balloons women took up positions inside Flea Market caught people entering money pockets Gemini Models Clifton NJ donated Snap-on Wing Super Champ trainer raffle prize Pyropower Model Fuel Ridgewood NJ donated fuel keep buddy box flights going Rockland RC Club New York loaned club its glider display WW aerial combat paint ing flak holes through hand gliders could flown win prize public got three chances quarter able win hobby hands plastic aprons glider Riverview RC Flyers manning booth got discouraged small wings coming apart left field About 20 minutes later reappeared bottle Hot Stuff proceeded make field repairs' gliders just couldnt stand wings coming off said third day over workers own celebration field night everyone sat around food tent exhausted MDA Committee chairman brought down lobster claws tails fresh corn-on-the-cob cook grill bottle 74 Model Aviation lines thinned out club members took air attract people aeea food tent drew large crowds extra hungry thirsty 90-deg heat point cooks orders going started asking likes rare hamburgers During lull Glider Booth Matt Kebabjian repairs some didnt make smooth landings bubbiy appeared member made toast successful conclusion Fund Fly Everyone vowed make next better clubs September business meeting MDA District Director Jack Whisler asked address members Prior presenting Citation Merit signed Jerry Lewis club gave short talk Mr Whisler related feelings club member came pick up MDA posters canisters told him clubs planned drive half weeks later thought great figured maybe Riverview RC Flyers would raise $400 $500 club member came money asked him went mply said bad raised $1743 amazed said Mr Whisler went explain ddnations would further associations local programs patient care research Riverview Flyers RC Club already planning next years event did raise money good cause introduced spectators hobby/sport cemented community relationsfrom local police department patrolled field 20 minutes during night sure Van Campers guarding food display tents safe ying site neighbors finally got involved modelers Connecticut Main achusetts hlampstiiie Rhode Island ont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Associate Vice-Presidents Robern c Brodeur 405 Main Snreet Nashua NJ 03060 Raymond Gibonlean 39 High Sr Old Town ME 04468 George Parker 7 Paul Dr LeeMA 01238 A Mike Schindler 5 Boldac Dr Ledyard CT 06339 William Wilbur 6 Laurel Am Kiotery MC 03904 Thanks District people voted re-election turnout cumbent encouraging largest percentage ever turned out Dis trict perhaps largest percentage total district membership actually vote slight realignment will announced Associate Vice-Presidents still works Letters about go out pre sent AVPs CB people seek will ingness continue see have other interests will surely have some deep reconsiderations direction year 1980in insurance safety longrange planning regards planning let us put final test total membership desires using questionnaire Earl Witt published column second issue back before have already printed 1000 ques tionnaires same form Earls will computerized Bill Wilbur using Earls computer format will forward ed Earl recaps also original form forms have distributed throughout District AVPs sec ond thousand will mail before Xmas charter clubs CB people fur ther distribution Lets give Earl Witt true feeling majority AMA members New England Send completed forms bunch OK club indi vidually Available request new film AMA Scale great have copy use District Lots calls already scheduled Ill come along whenever possible show can borrow own showing AMA charter clubs other groups will lust schedule fast turn-around via UPS no left waiting New Years Resolutions coverage clubs groups CL FF Indoor Send info inputs pic tures Send too black-and-white 5x7 possible Continued individual re sponse individual problems field pro curement other club problems new committee study field procurement has set up three us Please keep informed successes and/or failures maintaining present flying sites because may help ful overall AMA efforts Congratulations new AMA officers VPs Looks like fine bunch people work District Expo chasing success last year already planning stages date change super flying demos great dis plays mfr participation something youngsters morewith capable help South Shore RC Club friends Charles River other nearby areas Les Hard recent letter has told about Expo plans patterned after success last year include same good things real compliment show leadership area Control Line aircraft near high tension lines constant reminders check RC equipment before fly after hard landing constant reminders fly safe areas pits spectators behind Yet incidents oc cur happen because feel happens other guy Folks WE ARE THE OTHER GUY Re gardless expert may think regardless years experience mo ments lack concern safety can result yet another disaster Dont let causes Dont let flying buddies Check RC gear Check control lines Fly safe areas spectators crowd well protected friends flying unsafely tell him Make him become safe flier club must GROUND him fora period timemaybe permanentlybefore grounds someone else permanently shockwave reaction may feel December incident two-fold will probability adverse impact insurance magnitude yet deter mined second impact will felt clubs presently negotiating new flying fields retain present ones Only time will tell what impact will surely negotiating power has compromised modelers directly involved December incident certainly deeply con sidering merits flying model aircraft did now asituation us want ever become party can hope survive ordeal min imum difficulty plight will have taught us serious lesson Off Soapbox New Jetney Ynik II DISTRICT REPORT John C Griog Oisttict II Vice-President 6387 Badger Drine Lnckport NY 14094 Associate Vice-Presidents Peon Bianchini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 1070s John Byrne 36-29 213th St Bayside NY 1 t361 Frank Drench 9 Wit low Ann Piscanaway NJ 08854 Hank Liken 46 Cory Dr Tows Riner NJ 08753 Adam Sattler 50 Randi Rd Apt A-2 Schenectady NY t2309 Tow Silner RD 3 Box 4t2 Messena NY t3662 Hank Smith 2 Lorraine Ann. Auburn NY 1302t deep misgivings write months District II Report two reasons Last month promised include survey questionnaire issue knowing President planned Janu ary issue Rather repetitive will ask go back issue read Presi dents column send him answers survey other reason misgivings writing column probably now very painfully aware early De cember last year disastrous cident occur district Setting aside very serious injury person unfortunate death second person feel must discuss own habits flying safety day-to-day basis AMA has preached safe ty years yet incidents have occurred constant reminders us fly following reports two AVPs named Hank Hank Smith AVP Central NY Now flying season over would like report contests attended Syracuse ARCS Tully Field unusual Pattern meet consisted standard Quickie 500s standard 40s Pre Novice Advanced Expert meet really great pilots flying same inexpensive airplane skill really played important role meet Perhaps important thing meet people wanted fly competition given great chance being too expensive undergreat pressure Judging very relaxed fair pilots competition wereasked judge also Heres chance RC fliers enter Pre-Novice competition under lowest pres sure meet have looking good change enter compe tition world meet enter Thanks again Syracuse Hank Likes AVP Southern NJ South Jersey clubs have busy past summer presenting numerous air shows flight demonstrations mall displays Ocean County Modelers Toms River NJ Atlantic County Sky Blaz ers casino capital East Coast have reaped bundle far memberships local recognition such events largest such event took place McGuire Air Force Base near Wrightstown NJ air show team ALFA SQUADRON shared Air Force Armed Forces Day 280000 attended event Most March 1 980 75 District II Report Continued clubs agree air shows gratifying satisfying contests Try sometime youll amazed public interest aviation buffs youll attract South jersey will shine again winter Navy Lakehurst will host least three Indoor organizationsThe Ocean County Modelers Crossing Free Flight Group Delaware Valley Federation Model Clubs Pennsylvania Present winter schedule will include least two Indoor meets per month thin sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dew Brawn District Ill Vice-President 8534 Huddleston Street Cincinnati OH 45236 Associate Vice-Peesidenits Joe Eiben 36980 Valley Forge Dr Solon OH 44139 Francis Fluharsy 504 21st St. Vienna WV 26101 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut Sn Philadelphia PA 19107 hope makes deadline found out last night deadline Monday today Saturday would like thank voted election particularly satisfying note District III best vote turnout nationwide hope represent well ask con stituency keep informed views can better understand pulse district time have unable contact previous AVPs Contest Board members have talked have agreed continue except Ed Wisser will remain Scale Contest Board wants retire AVP am left somewhat look ing AVPs couple areasspecifically western Pennsylvania area northwest Ohio area Any volunteers last Executive Council meeting represented district proxy unable vote due fact District Columbia law prohibits proxy voting boards directors Although law must obviously abide decid ed have legal staff investigate alterna tives proxy voting district loses its representation its VP some reason unable attend Executive Council meet ing Nats will held District Ill 1980 WORKS Club Dayton presented council proposal host Nats Wilmington 01-I under new very radical concept feel will increase Nats participation allow clubs involved running some portion Nats share profits having concession rights area club interested running event exchange concession rights area portion same let us know also will need general help can get volunteer now avoid late rush sorrowful note have just learned half-time flying show accident December 9th New York football game fatal spectators shame freak accident like should claim life must use opportunity fur ther stress flying safety avoid getting situation can lead accidents IJelaware cs Columbia 0 Maryland h tarolioa IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foremau District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Associate Vice-Peasidonino Wayne Abernethy 5221 Marlboro Pike Hillside MD 20027 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 23606 Howard Crispin 611 Seechwood Dr Charlontsnille VA 22901 V Bill Helws 2000 Tynola Road Charlotte NC 28210 Snotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809 John Preston 7012 Elnira Court Fails Church VA 22042 Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetnenille NC 28301 column being written just before Christmas will appear Model viotion March issue youll receive Feb ruary reason confusing opening statement explain some will hear about upcoming Executive Council meeting January before report appears print February January council meeting Orlando report council Flying Site Employee Committee will presented committee appointed November council meeting consists Cliff Piper 1-lorrace Cain As chairman have re ceived some excellent ideas Cliff Horrace also John Worth Most council aware fact good flying site clubs biggest asset Without good site dont have club What committee would like see come out council meeting full-time em ployee AMA Headquarters handle flying site procurement national level also assist AMA chartered clubs local level get keep flying sites would also keep up-to-date file proposals pro gress work very closely clubs flying site problems could also publish list clubs have flying sites map get basic need writing up infor mation can disseminated clubs such legal advice flying site problems prepare flying site proposal raise money flying site fund advice property purchases many AMA Headquarters has tremendous amount information now file could used full-time flying site employee AMA clubs needs put usable format need someone full-time basis what Horrace Cliff hope January council meeting Headquarters Relocation have received lot letters com ments Headquarters moving Springfield OH No have decided move HQ Springfield council has proposal Springfield couple other places also no decision move HQ anywhere yet looking proposals favor move out Washington DC area believe AMA should stay around Washington area maybe right down town Washington least same lo cal area has taken AMA years build up its rapport various government agencies like FCC Parks Recrea tion Department feel close feeling would deteriorate moved away DC known fact lot large cor porations maintain local office DC just close Washington scene has proven times closeness can very beneficial organization exam ple just recently AMA HQ local staff Frequency Committee along some mod el industry people sit-down meeting FCC discussed 25 50 new RC frequencies Washington meeting might have easy accomplish However am favor moving HQ operation suitable location office space better facilities per haps owning own land building still staying comparatively close governmental agencies work Perhaps good iocation would Maryland Virginia areas fringe DC Let know feel about Sit down take time write few lines After AMA does belong AMA have heard opinionslets hear yours Whats Happening District IV Delaware Get-Together 3rd December opportunity visit Delaware clubs Wilmington good turnout meeting feel very good discussion AMA relat ed business came away lot good ideas clubs two three clubs represented meeting hope benefitted sure did Thanks suggestions fellowship excellent din ne r Tidewater Model Soaring Society Date Change Indoor Meet Due problem Coliseum date Indoor meet changed February 10th March 9th time get model ready plan take part contact 804444-8836 days 804428-8064 evenings find out Coliseum available practice flying DC Maxecuters Maxecuters 6th Annual National Capital Indoor Scale Contesttenta tively scheduled 3rd weekend March Andrews AFB events including FAC Scale WWI Combat Navy Scale P-nut Scale No-Cal Scale Golden Age Pennyplane Manhattan Start building now because premier contests East Coast Central Carolina RC Club Thanks put ting newsletter mailing list Keep coming enjoy Fredericksburg Aeromasters Looks like Aeromasters have kept up what go ing local parks recreation departments item news lettermaybe some other clubs can contact local parks officials get ball rol ling Aeromasters Receive Permission Fly ParkOn November 7th Frank Blow sisted Bill Schultz Dave Hancock ap peared before Fredericksburg Stafford Park Authority Board requested permis sion fly RC aircraft tract land Park Authority just acquired board members apparently impressed Franks T-6 asked good questions about RC granted permission Aeromasters fly subject some minor re strictions proposal will presented next club meeting approval hope fully work can begin runway other facilities near future Thats month last thought Contact local AVP find out whats going AMA knowsask him 76 Model Aviation Alabama da ga rssppr to Rico V South Carolina essee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birminoham 35209 205 879-5550 Associate Vice-Presidenes John Gorday 115 Bayberry Lane Jackson MS 39212 Jerome Hall 4328 Baywood Dr Hrantsvjlle AL 35805 Richard Jackson 108 Thornlec St Charleston Hgts SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr. Del ray Beach FL 33444 Phillip McDowell 6521 Rolling Fork Dr. Nashville TN 37205 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00866 Box 1532 Fajardo FR 00648 Ed Moorenan P0 Box 1643 Cohn AFO FL 32542 Tore Thacker 2390C Lawnencenille Hwy. Decatur GA 30033 Valkyrles Manatee Coirntv F I. fortunate having friend like Borden Chemical Company has provided flying site Thats good news bad news field came complete resident alligator runway 09 water hazard Nevertheless club members Bobby Smith Roy Randall fly float equipped planes off gator pond Model fliers arent easily discouraged good news Imperial Radio Control Club Polk County FL help local merchants raised $1360 35 MDA local merchants donated prizes including grand prize choice TV RC plane bad news winner chose TV Maybe winner already house full RC planes other hand modeler knows theres always room model picture below will see few models displayed recently Central Georgia RC Aircraft League active club great plans ability carry plans completion club members building Quickee SOOs 1980 orniect Theres fun numbers II Atlanta SkyRaiders Control Line club would like see some numbers have five contests past two years five six contestants club mostly Stunt oriented does have active Combat flier would like some competition paraphrase old saying What sound Combat flier com batting District V does have outstanding Control Line fliers example Walt Perkins Les McDonald have made US Con trol Line Team going Poland year Walt qualified first teammate JE Aibritton another district Team Rac ing Les qualified first Precision Aero batics would like thank Control Liners Gene Martine Joe Chambers Stephen Zalenski Gross Scruggs participating unoffi cial poll sponsored Stunt News concerning 1980 Nats Stunt News published ques tionnaire could detached sent directly district vice-presidents would good idea other special interest groups am quite interested obtaining information possible about matter interest modelers district other districts matter get several let ters month over country Mickey Walkerfrom Atlanta GA took Quarter Scale P-Si South Carolina recently have engine sag takeoff caus ing broken prop Now ordinarily broken prop no big deal case Quarter Scale however prop can cost $10 $15 morel LeGrande Ham South Carolina get ting Scale big wayhe flying J-3 9-foot wingspan picture below doesn e much hint its real size infrequently plans published Model Aviation magically transform themselves model airplanes Witness example Frank Metzgers Old Reliable Rodger Bakers AG-i president West Alabama Aero Modelers Rick Dixie Cup Martin showed up clubs field real honest-togosh wood airplane covered red white popular colors Tuxcaloosa After several successful flights heard comment balsa airplanes fly better Ironical ly program next club meeting en titled fiberglass wing Since 1947 Charlie Howard Columbus GA has kept accurate log book flight has made either Control Line Radio Controlled planes Its book type plane engine flying location date total time air everything pertaining flight has over 14000 recorded flights Anyone want challenge him best documented history individual model airplane flying years Nats intend recognize 15 club newsletters outstanding perform ance first five will designated Dis trict V TOP FLIGHT newsletters next 10 will designated District V OUT STANDING newsletters eligible must mailed published prior Nats Illinois ana cky nstoor VI DISTRICT REPORT Horrace Cain District VI Vice-President 525 Weidner Road Boftala Grove ttllfl9fl Aaoc5e VoeFresde,S Ohack Delano 4031 N Mjtdrner Indianapolis IN 46226 Bichard Genline III 3611 Greentield Rd. Oinainoy IL 02301 Prank Hughes 401 5 Birdin Plarnobune MO 64477 Glenn Lee 819 Mandrake Batania tL 60510 Helen Olsen 820 Old Bonhorsurre Rd uninersity Cmv MO 03132 Jim Sears P0 Boo 308 Bargin KY 40310 Bob uder-m,od 4109 ConnorO Oak Dr St Louis MD 63128 winter model aviation action projects KC MO Sunchasers Northern Knights waiting warmer weather Mall shows films create good public relations controlled environment Contrast bad public relations over national news media unfortunate accident RC model football sta dium Remember whatever youre doing takes thousand ATTA BOYS replace OHS--TI Continued next page March 1 980 77 Effective communication twoway street AMAs non-paid volun teer officers doing utmost make AMA kind organiza tion members wish thoughts contained pages month yours arent apt known unless writeto AMA vice-president district representative associate vice-president area Complete communications linkwrite Frank Metzger built Old Reliable .A plans flies great Veco 19 Kraft radio rn-wager uaer u- nuin tram ivi plans Uses K&B 40 Kraft radio District VI Report Cont HAPPENINGS March 1-2 Ft Wayne IN Flying Circuits Glenbrook Mall Show Toledo Organizational meeting big model crowd May absorb QSAA Details J Nelson 640 Berkshire Ct Downers Gv IL 60515 Indoor outdoor FF news frm CIA Informer Dick Covalt 2716 Catalina Dr Anderson IN 46012 Chicago Aero Angels CL Club hosted 700lap 50-mile sport race 19 started 6 completed Stoo Willoughby 1st AVP Glenn Lee 2nd St Louis Eagles soared over Miss Val ley club challenge glider meet about 1% total points District VI Club Team RC Fun Fly Con test moving along Kentucky State meet Lexington early June Indiana Illinois State meets Indianapolis Bloomington July 19-20 District meet Indianapolis Sep tember 13-14 Info AVP Come Big MO Several changes District Officers have made Rick Gerling Quincy IL replaces Roger Geers AVP Paul Proefrock Lexing ton KY replaces Mike Mueller RC Contest Board member William Bud Bodizoch Pal atine IL new CL Contest Coordinator Pat English Vincennes IN will coordi nate Free Flight Paducah KY AeroModelers Glitch contained good statement Ill tiass trom Flying Building im portant facets hobby end result hobby racked problems good time get some out discussion Ive requested AMA provide Clubs steps obtain IRS non-profit status Vol unteer Club Work could written off donation read AMA should have solution NATS financial problem Lincoln cost AMA $2773999 out pocket promised interesting ar ticle month certain developments indicate delay order time will ask review 79 Model i4ation articles AMA Executive Council ac tions prepare own list likes dislikes Keep list handy come AMA has rather hectic year Still some optimism activity being seen Frequency Flying Site prob lems ever before membership information available about AMA workings previously ever present ed Ithe eternal pessimistfeel well about frequency future real test comes after FCC issues Notice Proposed Rule Making com panies TI NSC Motorola wanting dustrial frequencies will have say Both TI NSC have expressed interest mass media use 72 MHz security systems etc well AMA prepares its homework will make difference SOARs November newsletter contained reprint Milwaukee Flying Falcons newsletter Gullo Fornary Attorney Ra cine WI Concerning liability Obviously want no exposure liabilitystop fly ing want maximum exposure run field rules Life has lived probabilities possibilities prudent course enjoy hobby adopt enforce common sense reasonable rules field Executive Council certainly let such advice go unheeded voted incor porate NMPRA Guidelines safety rules AMA Rulebook Pylon Racing Besides adding mess administrative problems contest open Pandoras Box insur ance liabilities rules far beyond rea sonable now Sport Pylon good club event legislated almost out business race know rules Council quick hinder fun event RC some what slow enhance memberships ad ministrative interests Executive Session directly asked Headquarters representative three prepared questions requiring yes no answers answered No presented Council copies ter-office memos proving beyond reason able doubt correct answer question YES demonstration level credibility can expect AMA Headquarters Council member did appear interest majority other Council members So now have some prob lems can discussed Think bit completing winter project comments invited FLY SAFE Iowa n esota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Gsoff Styles District VII Vice-President 6060 N Lydell Avenue Whitefish Day WI 53217 Ajeodet Veudest Janses Clark 444 Wondelese Dr. NE Cedar Rapids IA 52401 John E Lorbieck 5847 N 67th St. Milwaakne WI 53218 Robert 0 Lsrdberg 4928 toga St. Dsloth MN 55804 Willian Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Tr. St Joseph MI 49085 Al Scidnsore 5013 Dorsett Or. Madison WI 53711 Ron Sears 132S Roslyn Pontiac Ml 48054 Terry Taylor 6308 Loninbardy Ln. Crystal MN 55428 As can see new face top column guys gals voted MANY THANKS will very best justify confidence have approximately 70000 mem tiers AMA would guess 133 clubs listed District VII must 4000 less want represent regardless area interest model aviation AMA must members organization people Executive Council must keep mind mem bers should let us forget am going job will need cooperation asso ciate vice-presidents later also members can take time communicate will keep things simpler terms mail volume will work through AVP always feel free contact direct choose attend Executive Council meeting would like have reasonable idea what average District VII member has mind concerning problems aims Acad emy Early year sent questionnaire clubs Wisconsin actually got five replies enough form much opinion dont get input District 1980-1981 personal views will present council meetings fair speak up counted will have spoken associate vicepresidents time read will have told view position paid voluntary nobody en titled title he/she does perform job So have given existing AVPs choice working members betterment AMA dropping position letting find another person can useful Having discussed Ken Morris outgoing district VP am sure will see some new names listed above soon know someone im mediate area active willing inter ested making positive contribution let have his/her name will make contact need AVPs can add some life fire district sure would nice AVPs could also handle camera get some photos column plan attend couple major func tions state district 1980 March will Lansing Ml Fourth Annual Expo run CARDS city 78 Model Aviation Wisconsin State Champion Chuck Frail ing Suds City Sailplane Team Winners Standard Class L-R 1Bob Johnson Fond du Lac 2Keith Scidmore Madison Unlimited Winners IL-HI 1Gregg Seydell 2Chuck Frailing 3Efrain Vila 4Ron Kopp Suds City Sailplane Team will also time Site Dis trict VII East Meeting look forward meeting members attend As suitable dates functions avail able will see can fit events calendar work schedule basic approach Academy members organization means both members rind council have responsibilities make wishes opinions known district VP may vote things want help institute policies like So again say SPEAK UP As get deeper council matters will keep posted developments what try behalf IMPORTANT POINTI would like newsletter editors district add name mailing lists club does have newsletter may suggest think seriously about starting page sure helps tQ keep mem bers swing things makes stronger club would like see AMA reach 100000-member level desir able definitely possible mem bers have stronger voice will have FAA FCC want keep flying no matter what segment hobby/sport appeals us strength numbere opposite page couple pho tos Wisconsin State Glider ChampionArkansas C Louisiana C New Meecn homa VIII DISTRICT REPORT John Embry District VIII Vice-President 609 So Lebanon Street Sulphur LA 70663 Associate Vice-Presidents Buzz Anerill 9117 La Barranea NC Alborquerque NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Sulphur LA 70663 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 william Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleasanron TX 78064 Larry Surtor 1415 Manor Dr Bartlesnille OK 74003 Another month has rolled columns regularly know District VIII did have last month Un til last weekend probably would have very apologetic nonsense ever fellow member LARKS Lake Charles Area Rebecca Phelps cor nered read riot act about negativism developed recent weeks right doing two things wrong 1 feeling sorry myself 2 setting impossible goals see have office year now now hoped shake everyone hands tend least meeting club district etc ad infinitum well friends simply unrealistic District VIII has busy yearmany excellent contests great rep resentation Nats Trans-America Relay Race fun flys forth attendance Sono moreapologies Along line thought several indi viduals District VIII have particularly excelled particular field interest refer 1980 Control Line World Championships held Poland Bob Gieseke Irving TX former World Cham pion will again competing Precision ship held Simplicity Products Proving Site Port Washington WI thanks Simplicity generosity second final stage event Incidentally beautiful trophy Frailing holding presented First Wisconsin National Bank November 9 10 attend ance Executive Council meeting held Washington DC alternate Ken Mor ris will already have seen report proceedings MA comment hope future meetings will productive Bong Eagles Free Flight club southern Wisconsin region pictured PBS TV show called Incomplete Sportsman Footage flying activities screened publicity greatly appreciated Bong Eagles third month youth model aviation pro gram giving classes teenagers Hamilton School Milwaukees south side Using Delta Dart other model supplies showing young people build fly Free Flight planes also engaged active membership drive Finally monthly series Indoor contests planned winterstarting Delta Darts ranging throueh Pennvolanes right up Stand-Off Scale attended monthly meeting recently impressed enthusiam talents mem bers Thats month Aerobatics George Cleveland Kenner LA will part US Combat Team second time Also Sherwood Buckstaff Houston TX will Combat Team Incidentally information brought attention Walt Perkins lives Ocala FLmany thanks Walt congratualtions Bob George Sher wood bulk column going de voted November Executive Council meeting Actually following written airborne en route home two-day meeting packed very long agenda some fire works hopefully some meaningful ac tions am going hit high spots because numerous other entries about meeting will undoubtedly appear pages First what consider some very good news AMAs attorney dealing FCC obtaining additional RC fre quencies reported council very detailed concise manner matter progressing well view FCC re cently asked meeting discuss several questions primarily technical nature cidentally attorney graduate electrical engineer worked masters degree en gineering studied law has worked FCC now practices FCC law ex clusively tell let know appears have big guns project rate answer FCC questions being prepared AMA attorney collaboration least believe other manufacturers will done before December 31 1979 now thought FCC will ready issue Notice Proposed Rule Making summer 1980 Following notice follows comment period assume princi pally receive objections After period FCC considers comments either issues new rules cancels petition Now hopefully have edge seat must ask patient bit longer final issue rules approved could still two years away FCC really moves slowly unfortunately told petitions letters etc slow down same people working pro posal have take time read 180 degrees situation couple years ago CBers wanted take frequencieswe wanted stop slow down project did Oh yes now appears likely route new channels narrow band FM 72-76 MHz band Note said appears last item concerning RC frequencies Out discussion above also came some additional information about commercial use RC frequencies Most important 80 90 frequencies available people Some success has talking people companies often knowing installed trans mitters RC frequencies cases know what other slots available have commercial user RC frequency area can locate identify him hoemwork rules frequencies go see him Some modelers have helped companies applica tions change frequencies some have offered buy new crystals themwouldnt low price relief interference like tend information can will contact people AMA compiling list commercial 72 MHz users microfilm other vice-pres idents Once available intend take initiative myself Right now dont know District VIII number huge will obviously take time Incidentally FCC records reportedly maintained hand crank computer thus traditionally six months behind getting awfully long quick summary some other council business 1980 Nationals shaping up Ohiono final word looks good An AMA bid going World Indoor Championship West Baden IN 1980 World Control Line Championship Chicago 1982 new guest membership AMA approved voted recommend RC Contest Board immediately clude NMPRA safety rules AMA rules Pylon events reviewed brand new AMA film other items handled leave minutes report new film entirely devoted forms Scale runs 37 minutes really great have copy may re quest directly may obtain Headquarters Dont forget also have copy Marvelous Miniatures almost hour large AMA display use mall shows etc also yoursfor asking Note new address John Embry 509 South Lebanon Street Sulphur LA 70663 Give enough lead time shipment UPS bus either film display way word safety closing recently tended fun fly held conjunc tion CaVOilCade Festival Port Arthur TX good time March 1980 79 District VIII Report Cont possible partial exception yours truly flew old reliable bird right ground low pass reason antihisti mines cold taking medicine Now know what instructions bottle say about driving being drowsy Fortunately hit ground air plane repairable So long now Colorado C Kansas aska Dakota h Dakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Vince Menkewski District IX Vice-President 105 Waldo Circle Bellevue NE 68005 Associate Vice-Presidents Charles Branvor 2220 Maniposa Blvd Casper WY 8260t Pool Kegel 910 North 12th Fargo NO 58102 Travis McGinnis 8027W Blot Circle Arvada CO 60005 Jim OReilly 4760 N Battir Wichita KS 67220 Jim Ricketto 516 S Cloodas Sivox Falls SD 57103 Move Move last months column promised another point view presidents pro posal moving AMA Headquarters out Washington DC Actually last months col umn appeared completely different report originally planned original dealt entirely move HQ subject Because personally feel nega tive thinking appalling original reeked negativity discarded hoped waiting another month reaction proposal would cool down didnt work presidents proposal consists two parts 1 purchase versus rent argument 2 Washington DC versus someplace place else argument Most us can come up long list advantages ownership over renting fact rent case $29000 seems make discussion urgent Keep mind however yearly cost proposed Springfield project $49000 next 25 years Before get too involved lets get back what have other alternatives Certainly existing structure would less costly new AMA can also explore possibil ity purchasing larger building office space can rented other NAA divi sions Having NAA divisions under roof could benefit everyone help pay freight speak little thought should go what purchase As staff Head quarters under increasing pressure work various government agencies identify potential flying sites government property addition results close relationship FCC just now being realized 50 new frequencies horizon Over 1600 other associations can see advantages Washington location operations So fact price property costly loca tions Consequently difference costs savings amounts lessthan 1%of budget prompts president suggest spend money move entire HQ operation spend money train new employees replace will move experience new guy fice interruption services hinder work agencies supposed dealing directly makes fuss over current price remember what getting headquarters Springfield would like play ing handball wall Seasoned Fliers Thank club secretaries sent list candidates all-season seasoned-flier award now have idea stalwarts award patches can ordered would also terested photos Season Flier activities column archives Next month 2-year summary Asiorva losnia ii da x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarboreugh District X Vice-President 2501 Armoor Lane Redondo Beach CA 90278 Associate Vice-Presidents Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Fort Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Alex Chisolm 1100 West Sham Fresro CA 93711 Loonie Kroeher 4295 Boulder I-tiny. Las Vegas NV 89121 John Food 4269 Syoko Circle San Jose CA 95136 Bob Reynolds Rn 8 Boy 51 Tutson AZ 65710 Betty Scream 3723 Soowden Ave Loon Beach CA 90808 Keith Whiroey 14465 Jopiter Dr Salt Lake City UT 64117 Ill start off month item fresh mind attended flying dem onstration put El Tom Marine base Toys Tots effort mentioned last column Quite large number name fliers dropped thing front about 2500 people wont mention names because might forget somebody might justifiably upset best part whole show wasit televised Los Angeles NBC outlet Channel 4 did two-hour Sunday show right base interviewed various personalities usually week ly show background could heard sound model engines public address system describing activities public Once TV would cut modeling activities show model action interview modeler Dave Herbert brought whole show about interviewed flew Byron Pitts interview continued Dave club Sky-Naughts Saddleback Valley commended effort twohour TV show prime time 4 pm 6 pm attended year-end meeting Freeflight Model Airplane Association Southern California help schedule next years contest calendar elections scheduled night 1980 officers turned out werent held en tire cast officers volunteered another year lrv Aker remains president Joe Norcross secretary Bill Bogart treasurer vice-president 1980 version US Freeflight Championships 10th annual John Ferrer agreed CD Joe Norcross will assistant CD Bill Bogart will once again business manager Some time back wrote new flying field Control Line Gardena club brought about Flying Tigers Gardena scheduled attend meeting early December company Ive 17 years scheduled annual Christmas dinner same night So contact ed Larry Rice clubs program coordina tor told him dilemma said no problem So took new AMA Scale film Modelings Grand Illusions projector him showed club club wants see terrific new AMA film just drop line schedule next meeting Dont forget AMA display booth have use last put use El Toro/Dave bert flying demonstration Prior booth film Marvelous Miniatures possession Chuck Asprion clubs mall show Flying Circus Camarillo has already 80 Model Aviation Bud Atkinson John Worth Earl Witt Ed Cox Kansas City Hazel Bob Throckmorton Northern Knights field Field Rules posted Shawnee Mission site KS invited back next year Chuck says film showed full house time run 22 times stayed re peat performances Chuck mentioned club has overcome problem faced clubsthat being few no say display newer novice members feel overpowered super builders says some super builders wouldnt bring model because didnt want hurt feelings novices Flying Circus no longer has Modelerof Month Rather have modeler year Points awarded attendance work parties model presentation form presentation models judged complexity 1-20 craftsmanship 1 -10 originality 1-1 0 presentation 1-10 novice bonus 10 points novice has less year experience showed AMA film Marvelous Miniatures Orange Coast RC Club back members saw Lew Szallay requested could show Huntington Beach Exchange Club member sent film him could better inform businessmen others about RC flying need exposure like Utah AVP Keith Whitney tells flying activity minimal due cold weather says meet being planned Free Flight models skis takes hardy sort fly kind conditions also re ports new RC glider club being formed Salt Lake area District X will have new Control Line Contest Board member 1980 Vic Garner went over 120 required vote margin recently concluded election will replac ing Pete Brandt has board 10 years Bill Northrop remains RC board mem ber other election held Voting very very light RC election quite spirited Control Line election Let know want attend club meetings Dont forget AMA table top display mall shows exhibi tions whatever THERMALS Alaska o ana C togon ington xl DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District Xl Vice-President 1411 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98117 Associate Vice-Presidents Al Culver t507 Soon Elm Pocatello ID 8320t Simon Oreese Rn 1 Boo 48 Broadniem MT 590t5 Ed McColloraqh 53 SE St Portland OR 972t5 Orlando Oly Renjo 25608 Dover Ct Keon WA 98031 Chock Thompson N 3et3 Normandie Spokane WA 99205 Doe Zipoy 2t4t8 NE Main St Redmond WA 98052 District meetings planned District XI far year follows February 4 Seattle-Boeing Hawks Swap Meet February 16 Rams Symposium Seattle area Mid-April Benton Co Mod el Expo Corvallis Early May Boise South Idaho Model Airplane Symposium will probably distirct meeting CAMS Symposium Coeur dAlene spring have no details nor com mitment following report pictures submitted Ed McCollough AVP Portland several Ed has submitted year appreciated Lake Vancouver Seaplane Fun-Fly end September marks last Seaplane meets sponsored Portland SkyKnights year contest CDd Jerry Holcomb unlike Haystack fea tured beautiful flying weather thing marred contest presence hungry little hornets seemed Twelve fliers signed up contest couple fliers Dave Hallmark Rod Punches come way LaGrande no further away Salem rest Dick Hansen else won first fol owed closely Bill Foster Salem RC Pilots Assn second third Vein AhI berg along Hansen SkyKnight Unfortunately no Scale entries year good weather usually happens contest should ideal time put Scale seaplane contest trail Some local fliers involved Lake Tapps Seaplane Fun Fly put Mt Ranier RC Society Bob Pfeiffer CD during third weekend August An interesting innovation giving trophy five events winner event eligible win others Although weather looked mis erable fact flying great 17 entries braved elements get Dick Hansen Portland SkyKnights won trophies unfortunately dont have information about other winners Also pictures came out too dark use closing would like remind Dis trict XI members Benton Co Model Exposition will taking place April should mark calendars spend second weekend April Corval lis OR addition static contest Scale non-Scale planes will fun-fly Camp Adair fieldand other new unusual occurences will District Xl meeting probably Saturday exact time will announced later March 1980 81 Bill Foster Salem RC Pilots starts original float olane Note inboard spoilers/flaps Orville Brooks Nieuport about week after Haystack during get-together Lake Van couver Below Oopsl Jerry Holcombs unusual AA canard seaplane Photos Bob Belch Portland SkyKnights MRRCS Seaplane Contest nf tho seaplanes Vnnmusgr winner seaplauieDick Hansen modified Taurus floats 10K Sig Mfgs Cub Selected AMA No 2 Model AMAs Cub modification Del ta Dart both designed Frank Ehling has many years wonderful intro ductory model Schools clubs individ uals hae used have lots lots Delta Dart Bashes Much good will fine introductions have however always gone down drain because no follow-up model easily available bulk Academy Rather turn several very good Number Two type designs available such AMA Maxi ir won NFFS AMA Design Contest few years ago AMA Junior Committee chose Sig Manu facturing Companys Cub since proven design already production Telephone conversations Glen Siga foose Sig Manufacturing John Worth AMA brought out possibilities desirabilities selection AMA Junior Committee has submit ted formal recommendation AMA Head quarters individual members Executive Council effect Sig Cub declared Academy Model Aeronautics second step model after AMA Cub recommendation will agenda January 19 1980 meeting Executive Council counting very heavily approving vote Council fact could already have approved read yourguidance parts AMA Cub manufactured Sterling Models Inc Carl Goldberg Models Inc Forwarded Midwest Model Supply Co Midwest sorts out parts kits plastic tubes packs 35 box Sig Manufactur ing Cu Incs responsibility distribute Such details Sig Cub remain worked out may some modification least packaging present kit know Sig Cub will prove excellent Second Step model simple well thought out SRPSM designed superior modeler Larry Conover step up sizeable ad vancing flat single-surfaced wing cambered double-surfaced Ive seen bunch kids build minimal help. FLY Sure other kits could built after AMA Cub instance theres Thermal Dart Uncle Sam Peck ROG Sig Parasol Comet Cadet others afford useful variety much difficulty variationsof same theme advancements Sig Cub onel fact both Step Step Two models called Cubs may appropriate confusing Lets see Now popular AMA Ehling Cub contests will followed up Sig Conover Cub contests Jan/Feb/Meb AMA Indoor Postal STEVE STOHR Ottawa IL wins winder sending naming contest Actually Steve received honorable mention wins prize anyway sending three names have loads charm sort miss slow majesty Indoor flight offer use appropriate out door contests Now instance wouldnt agree Dash Crash Indoor Postal would aptly name NFFS Rubber-Powered Speed contest Nats Indoor Free Flight Fight sounds appropriate CL Combat Up Up Away Postal e name 0 - t Outdoor Free Flight. especially DT doesnt work Indoors go up up although models sometimes get caught rafters dont go away Thanks Steve weve de cided call contest Fly Forever 1980 AMA Indoor Postal name little apt perhaps certainly much fun yours contest now dont have back issue rules send SASE Ed Whitten copy fly fly some morel Encyclopedia Model Aircraft book touches phases aeromod eling No its complete know dont like books try cover too much book does try book end books No book lets know lots lots wonderful aeromodel ing activity come book isan INTRODUCT ION - very c*iarming introduction. favorite hobby Encyclopedia Model Aircrafts gen eral editor Vic Smead has short forward Walt Schroder Encyclopedia published 1979 Octopus Books Ltd 59 Grosvenor Street London Wi two book stores New York City ex amined both charged $1098 youre daddy auntie granddad wants show different styles model building flying some lucky boy girl book worth much much $1098 book necessarily covers facets brief ly theres enough enable ginner build bit dream about advanced designs come beautiful pictures plastics has RC too much plans beginners models n Indoor Paper Stick job out door 2 ROG P-30 HL Towline Glid ers gas-engined CL plane how-to sections too color photo graphs ly terrific Theres photo Indoor Manhattan Cabin model know like Encyclopedia really good - al though inaccurately titled excellent introduction phase aeromodeling presented less equally allotted space according its percentage activity lets neophyte make own decision types models appeal him Purchase copy Have around home waiting youngster discover cover wonderful world aeromodeling Thats know. a go See next month 82 Model Aviation FLIGHT ED WHITTEN Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005
Edition: Model Aviation - 1980/03
Page Numbers: 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82
AMA Effort Continues NC Frequencies AMAs Frequency Committee met AMA Headquarters Washington DC December 11 12 1979 develop supplementary data requested FCC support AMAs 1978 petition nine RC fre quencies follow-up previous meeting November between AMA FCC officials same subject December meeting however behind scenes work session coordinate committee member input modified speci fic version AMAs original proposal November meeting reported January 1980 issue Model vita ion page 72 see RC Frequency Update December meeting first time entire AMA Frequency Committee met personbusiness normally conducted mail meeting made possible AMA Executive Council its Novem ber 9 meeting authorized travel lodging expense reimbursement committee AMA effort obtain RC fre quencies could expedited As result December Frequency Committee technical background AMAs proposal agreed upon well other details final presentation committee also met FCC officials morning December 12 review committees data favorably re ceived appears now order obtain FCC approval AMA proposal al though number procedural steps process remain accomplished next step scheduled mid-January deliver finished version AMA data FCC expected followed FCC internal circulation approval proposal public comment probably published spring 1980 public comments produce drastic changes proposal possible new RC frequencies could made avail able end 1980 early 1981 AMA proposal compre hensive ever including recommendations con cerning group frequencies model aircraft another cars boats other terrestrial models basis recommendations use narrow band FM NBFM 72 MHz frequency band AMA acting agency FCC effort behalf model interests has involved coordination efforts Hobby Industry Association HIA indivi dual RC equipment manufacturers car boat organizations NAMBA IMPBA AMYA ROAR etc Membership Over 40000 Year End 1980 membership renewal has pro ceeding ahead last years rate ever since renewal notices mailed mid-October time Christmas holiday season 1980 membership figures doubled over 20000 received Thanksgiving Day renewals being re ceived rate between 4500 5000 per week Senior Citizen memberships new cate gory 1980 65 over reached almost 800 mid-December Teen age 1980 members officially known Seniors tween 15 19 years age 2372 mid-December about third paying extra magazine 1980 Juniors up 15 years old 1526 members almost 300 paying extra maga zine 1980 membership total years end running between 5 6% higher 1979 very close time record year figures 1978 Former AMA President Ken Held Hospital AMA No7 meaning AMAs seventh President Ken Held Livonia Ml De cember St Josephs Hospital Ann Arbor MI being treated leukemia good prognosis Kens presidential years 1953-1956 didnt really retire after Hes very interested active ever since has seen regularly recent years various model trade shows staunch supporter AMA So Ken taking easier now doctors orders still chipper anxious hear old friends Communications may sent hospital Kens home 16693 Bell Creek Lane Livonia MI 48154 March 1980 69 AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents L Worlds Largest Sport Aviation Organization AMA Committee December meetings Washington Standing left right John Strong Chairman Wheaton MD Dick Jansson Maitland FL Walt Good Port Richey FL Bob Aherle Hauppauge NY C Torrey Williams Jacksonville FL Jack Albrecht Oceanside CA Also participating meeting Fred Marks Gaithers burg MD Rich Palmer representing HIA Fairfield NJ John Worth Carl Maroney AMA HO Jack Smith AMAs legal counsel specialist FCC matters Presidents OUTLQJK Earl F Witt 26 Warwick Drive Chambersburg PA 17201 THE FIRST MEMBERSHIP SURVEY membership survey published January issue Model Aviation getting great response just received own issue MA survey answers started coming through mail Ron Morgan worked up computer program tabulating survey complet ed portion program per mits totaling computers wife refers Barbie Doll because prolif eration accessories completed program will include disk filing print-out survey surprising result tabulating surveys no constant trend categoryvirtually ballot tabulated has different priority arrangement outstanding pri ority picked modelers AMAs top priority received near ly twice rating other Promotion Hobby/Sport time point clear items AMA Head quarters Executive Council have putting considerable time ef fort rank very low survey results survey tabu lated January Council Meeting will agenda discussed date December 16th since West Coast replies just starting come since have written say circulating survey clubs will continue tabulate come later surveys received far have tabu lated give idea its running have included below Part AMA Priorities 1 Promotion Hobby/Sport 2 Obtaining Radio Frequencies 3 Flying Site Assistance 4 Membership Services S Providing Competition Rules 6 Sponsoring National Championships 7 Sponsoring Junior Programs 8 Model viation Magazine 9 Sponsoring World Championships 10 Special Events ie Trans-Am trade shows etc 11 Film Library 12 Model Aviation Museum 13 Awards & Recognitions 14 Other Part II Reason Joining AMA 1 Individual Insurance 3 5% 2 Club Requirements 18% 2 Supporting National Representa tion Hobby/Sport 18% 3 Entering Sanctioned Contests 12% 4 Flying Site Requirements 9% 5 Receiving Model viation Magazine 4% 6 Technical Educational Assist ance 3% 7 Otherl% Part III Magazine Issue 71% Would prefer have maga zine optionaL 29% Would prefer NOT have magazine optional 71% given option taking magazine would take 29% given option taking magazine would NOT take As stated above will continue tabulate surveys come would like add input survey can found column January issue Model Aviation COMMENTS AND THANKS Letters notes included half survey mail re ceived took time write thank preciate efforts Luckily few asked assist ance think will able include workload Some notes really boosted morale would like share comments you. received considerable encourage ment proposal relocate AMA Headquarters no negative com ments date person informed Springfield OH proposed re location site within 600 miles 70% population wealth US Another made very important suggestion previously ed architects drawing no loading area trucks majority comments magazine gentleman numbered Model Aviation AMAs 3989th priority feelings have noted man said dont save magazines just interesting articles thanks sending article completed survey modeler elated finally found use miscellaneous post card suggested ask news letter editors survey clubs think its great idea hope some editors will interested enough suggested ideas AMA consider assure will included report Council survey Again thanks keep new surveys coming NATIONALS PLANNING Nationals planning has received setback seems Flying Ti gers Airline looking mid-western base relocate operations Wilmington OH hoping have Nationals bases considering Therefore management Wilmington field reluctant sign long-range contract committing use airport Nationals summer Nation als planning meeting originally sched uled 15th 16th December cancelled until site can posi tively contracted summer Chuck Shade Dick Nutting Cincinnati have looking alter nates area event Wil mington available Hopefully will have firm 1 980 Nationals plan time read article alter natives present plan point appear Nationals Free Flight event Ohio area return ing Lake Charles 70 Model Aviation FCC RADIO FREQUENCIES committee working FCC has optimistic reports just gave Nationals latest word have result technical data furnished RC dustry plan 48 model aircraft-only radio frequencies being considered Federal Communications Commis sion frequencies would narrow band FM although compet ing few commercial frequencies should offer enough selection fair ly interference free given area Thir ty channels cars boats also suggested have received comments Ike Kerschner Pennsylvania Clay Freinwall Washington state 6-meter band repeaters ap parently becoming growing problem suggestion has move RC 50-515 MHz no way can compete repeaters FAI have just returned first ex perience United States representa tive Federation Aeronautique ternationale Aeromodelling committee ClAM held Paris 29th 30th November meeting attended representatives 28 coun tries Fortunately official language meetings English Therefore little difficulty following pro cedures agenda originally pre sented appeared overwhelming document little chance com pleting two days However follow ing committee meeting first day number items agenda withdrawn tabled otherwise disposed leaving very little work general session accomplish full report items affecting aeromodelling will subsequently published Model viation immediate interest mem bership scheduling World Championships Indoor Models West Baden IN 20th 24th June scheduling World Championships Space Models rock ets Lakehurst NJ September 7th through 12th Several open international events also scheduled Free Flight Categories FlA FlB FlC scheduled second weekend February Taft CA Fourth Sierra Cup FlA FlB Fl C scheduled 18th 19th October Sacramento CA Scale World Championships will held Ottawa Canada 19th through 26th July Last month summary November 9-10 AMA Executive Council meeting deci sions noted proposal John Grigg District II Vice-President approved details proposal follows Special Interest Group Recognition ballot its members 4 Require annual membership renewal through annual dues payment 5 Maintain current membership lists deliver 11 copy annually later July 1 Executive Director AMA AMA membership confirmation sub sequent confirmation report Council should further noted Coun cils approval publication Model Aviation magazine comments noting Council favorably received proposal Presumably conditions special terest group recognition will stand unless adSpecial interest groups within AMA recognized general benefit membership organization through contribution universally accepted rules competition specialty other contributions special importance reasons among others agreed to mutual benefit both AMA special interest groups Executive Council AMA establish following minimum requirements re cognition special interest groups advisors rules policy-making bodies AMA Special interest groups recognition AMA shall 1 Require continuing membership AMA of its US citizen members 2 Maintain working set bylaws ap proved accepted its members 3 Elect officers least biannually verse comments received might cause some reconsideration modification Previously 1979 Nats council meeting noted special interest groups might able meet same criteria feeling council members special interest group might need looked its own merits case comments special interest group would appreciated noting whether conditions recognition acceptable problems volved group meet con ditions Please forward comments AMA HQ copying distribution council mem bers 1979 Mail Ballot--Proposed By-Laws Revision--Results PROPOSAL 1 Regarding NAA Representation AMA Executive Council PROPOSAL 2 Regarding No Proxy Voting AMA Executive Council 12 345 6789 10 11 Unknown TOTAL 5583 115 74 96 102 94 93 48 156 52861054 1120 7698596 1334101 DISTRICT FOR 1 AGAINST 1 FOR 2 AGAINST 2 498710677969589784914749 1 16 1639 15 10 245 216 801002 10136 Two views December 11-12 meeting AMA Frequency Committee Washington See page 69 names details meeting March 1 980 71 SECRETARY-TREASURERS REPORT Jim McNeilI AMA Secretary-Treasurer 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 month going finish presenting Kip Smythes member ship department AMA Headquarters think important members aware dues money being spent central office lovely lady Mrs Norma Curl ings handles AMA chartered clubs few years ago AMA sprinkling chartered clubs around country Today hundreds hundreds 1300 Norma issues club certificates insurance certificates assigns club numbers on She rides herd clubsa full-time job Off duty loves fly real airplanes Normas son Ronald computer analyst Treasury Dept Whos Eastern Coast Besides daughter Cheryl has six grandsons granddaughter Shown abovc Mike Woodfolk im portant employee Kips department Mike helps sort checks assists bulk mail generally available help needed 22 single lives Washington DC father likes AMA Mike fourth year Maryland University Pretty Andrea Peterson new em ployee AMA handles member ship calls correspondence answers channels complaints Andrea busy church worker board Ecumenical Charismatic Metro Community Church Washington DC thinks AMA nice place work big picture above Gloria Cook left helps Norma club certif icates Also keeps file club officers married Francis Cook have five children two boys John Dennis also Rhonda Delores Belinda John has rubber-pow ered model airplanes hanging ceiling Dennis takes wind-up free flight bed him AMA magazines school Kentwood Elementary 4th grade Good show Dennis Janet Clifton middle has worked AMA two years handles worksheets bank deposits also Con test Director Leader member pro cessing Janet married Bob Clifton together like go camping fishing target shooting have own boat son Eugene 22 married Linda Brown right AMAs cheerful receptionist first see walk AMA Head quarters although will shifting another job AMA HQ time read meant ask Lin da personal information present forgot Kip Smythe has good department efficient employees proud good job Kip doing Academy See next month Fly CL Models Near Power Lines 72 Model Aviation nree important empiovees lLI mytnes Linda brown RC club enlisted aid CL clubboth AMA char teredto raise lot dough good cause also improve community relations Safe flying adhered strin gently Jack Carlon Top Spectators line up waiting turn buddy-box watching others Right man organized Fund Fly club carl Thigpen shows spectators latest creationa ducted fan Violett A-4 Skyhawk Bottom Left Bob Robinson blocking sun helps nine-year-old carolyn Green paid dollar help Jerrys Kidsand fly dads plane transmitter carolyns father Ken looks fairly calm does loop Mike catalano president River view Flyers looks background Bottom Right Armed load money-making RC balloons volunteer gets ready collect donations Altogether remarkable effort put group modelers togeth er can amazing things ort notice example Riverview Radio Control Flyers Club Elmwood Park NJ raised $1743 Jerry Lewis Muscular Dystrophy Program three days club held Fund Fly over past Labor Day weekend planned half weeks advance basic plan organize buddy box transmitter teams allow public fly RC buck-a-shot proceeds going Muscular Dystrophy club field roped off people attending Flea Market back field invited give try According Carl Thigpen Riverview Flyers MDA Chairman women flying RC men kept coming back seconds thirds Carl said also over heard number women telling husbands should get involved hobby/sportContinued next page Fund Fly Continued safety reasons buddy box trans mitters used club structors During three-day Fund Fly club did have buddy box crash Flight packs transmitter batteries checked ofter flight insure safety models used high-wing 3-channel trainers kept 12 mistakes high altitudes special feature Fund Fly took place Sunday afternoon air show Garden State Circle Burners Con trol Line club Lincoln Park NJ volunteered help heard Riverview RC trying raise money Jerrys Kids Circle Burners came well prepared type model including four-engine job own public address system public treated close-up view models action everything Stunt flying Combat during per formance explained modelers work together ub volved different aspect interest area purpose sameto enjoy hob by/sport raise money MDA urged spectators generous Riverview RC members passed canisters around Although Riverview RC Flyers putting flying demonstrations throughout day Circle Burners public address system made big difference Riverview able put mini pat tern show plaining public exactly what happening According Pauline Robinson MDA co-chairman Most people thought models just doing wild maneuvers plan Bob husband explained what happening over PA could hear excitement crowd including aahhs wows club also food stand set up public could donate ham burgers hot dogs soft drinks Club mem ber wives girl friends daughters sons donated cakes cookies addition doing cooking local dairy Tuscan Farms donated juice Id rather flying RC helium balloons women took up positions inside Flea Market caught people entering money pockets Gemini Models Clifton NJ donated Snap-on Wing Super Champ trainer raffle prize Pyropower Model Fuel Ridgewood NJ donated fuel keep buddy box flights going Rockland RC Club New York loaned club its glider display WW aerial combat paint ing flak holes through hand gliders could flown win prize public got three chances quarter able win hobby hands plastic aprons glider Riverview RC Flyers manning booth got discouraged small wings coming apart left field About 20 minutes later reappeared bottle Hot Stuff proceeded make field repairs' gliders just couldnt stand wings coming off said third day over workers own celebration field night everyone sat around food tent exhausted MDA Committee chairman brought down lobster claws tails fresh corn-on-the-cob cook grill bottle 74 Model Aviation lines thinned out club members took air attract people aeea food tent drew large crowds extra hungry thirsty 90-deg heat point cooks orders going started asking likes rare hamburgers During lull Glider Booth Matt Kebabjian repairs some didnt make smooth landings bubbiy appeared member made toast successful conclusion Fund Fly Everyone vowed make next better clubs September business meeting MDA District Director Jack Whisler asked address members Prior presenting Citation Merit signed Jerry Lewis club gave short talk Mr Whisler related feelings club member came pick up MDA posters canisters told him clubs planned drive half weeks later thought great figured maybe Riverview RC Flyers would raise $400 $500 club member came money asked him went mply said bad raised $1743 amazed said Mr Whisler went explain ddnations would further associations local programs patient care research Riverview Flyers RC Club already planning next years event did raise money good cause introduced spectators hobby/sport cemented community relationsfrom local police department patrolled field 20 minutes during night sure Van Campers guarding food display tents safe ying site neighbors finally got involved modelers Connecticut Main achusetts hlampstiiie Rhode Island ont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Associate Vice-Presidents Robern c Brodeur 405 Main Snreet Nashua NJ 03060 Raymond Gibonlean 39 High Sr Old Town ME 04468 George Parker 7 Paul Dr LeeMA 01238 A Mike Schindler 5 Boldac Dr Ledyard CT 06339 William Wilbur 6 Laurel Am Kiotery MC 03904 Thanks District people voted re-election turnout cumbent encouraging largest percentage ever turned out Dis trict perhaps largest percentage total district membership actually vote slight realignment will announced Associate Vice-Presidents still works Letters about go out pre sent AVPs CB people seek will ingness continue see have other interests will surely have some deep reconsiderations direction year 1980in insurance safety longrange planning regards planning let us put final test total membership desires using questionnaire Earl Witt published column second issue back before have already printed 1000 ques tionnaires same form Earls will computerized Bill Wilbur using Earls computer format will forward ed Earl recaps also original form forms have distributed throughout District AVPs sec ond thousand will mail before Xmas charter clubs CB people fur ther distribution Lets give Earl Witt true feeling majority AMA members New England Send completed forms bunch OK club indi vidually Available request new film AMA Scale great have copy use District Lots calls already scheduled Ill come along whenever possible show can borrow own showing AMA charter clubs other groups will lust schedule fast turn-around via UPS no left waiting New Years Resolutions coverage clubs groups CL FF Indoor Send info inputs pic tures Send too black-and-white 5x7 possible Continued individual re sponse individual problems field pro curement other club problems new committee study field procurement has set up three us Please keep informed successes and/or failures maintaining present flying sites because may help ful overall AMA efforts Congratulations new AMA officers VPs Looks like fine bunch people work District Expo chasing success last year already planning stages date change super flying demos great dis plays mfr participation something youngsters morewith capable help South Shore RC Club friends Charles River other nearby areas Les Hard recent letter has told about Expo plans patterned after success last year include same good things real compliment show leadership area Control Line aircraft near high tension lines constant reminders check RC equipment before fly after hard landing constant reminders fly safe areas pits spectators behind Yet incidents oc cur happen because feel happens other guy Folks WE ARE THE OTHER GUY Re gardless expert may think regardless years experience mo ments lack concern safety can result yet another disaster Dont let causes Dont let flying buddies Check RC gear Check control lines Fly safe areas spectators crowd well protected friends flying unsafely tell him Make him become safe flier club must GROUND him fora period timemaybe permanentlybefore grounds someone else permanently shockwave reaction may feel December incident two-fold will probability adverse impact insurance magnitude yet deter mined second impact will felt clubs presently negotiating new flying fields retain present ones Only time will tell what impact will surely negotiating power has compromised modelers directly involved December incident certainly deeply con sidering merits flying model aircraft did now asituation us want ever become party can hope survive ordeal min imum difficulty plight will have taught us serious lesson Off Soapbox New Jetney Ynik II DISTRICT REPORT John C Griog Oisttict II Vice-President 6387 Badger Drine Lnckport NY 14094 Associate Vice-Presidents Peon Bianchini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 1070s John Byrne 36-29 213th St Bayside NY 1 t361 Frank Drench 9 Wit low Ann Piscanaway NJ 08854 Hank Liken 46 Cory Dr Tows Riner NJ 08753 Adam Sattler 50 Randi Rd Apt A-2 Schenectady NY t2309 Tow Silner RD 3 Box 4t2 Messena NY t3662 Hank Smith 2 Lorraine Ann. Auburn NY 1302t deep misgivings write months District II Report two reasons Last month promised include survey questionnaire issue knowing President planned Janu ary issue Rather repetitive will ask go back issue read Presi dents column send him answers survey other reason misgivings writing column probably now very painfully aware early De cember last year disastrous cident occur district Setting aside very serious injury person unfortunate death second person feel must discuss own habits flying safety day-to-day basis AMA has preached safe ty years yet incidents have occurred constant reminders us fly following reports two AVPs named Hank Hank Smith AVP Central NY Now flying season over would like report contests attended Syracuse ARCS Tully Field unusual Pattern meet consisted standard Quickie 500s standard 40s Pre Novice Advanced Expert meet really great pilots flying same inexpensive airplane skill really played important role meet Perhaps important thing meet people wanted fly competition given great chance being too expensive undergreat pressure Judging very relaxed fair pilots competition wereasked judge also Heres chance RC fliers enter Pre-Novice competition under lowest pres sure meet have looking good change enter compe tition world meet enter Thanks again Syracuse Hank Likes AVP Southern NJ South Jersey clubs have busy past summer presenting numerous air shows flight demonstrations mall displays Ocean County Modelers Toms River NJ Atlantic County Sky Blaz ers casino capital East Coast have reaped bundle far memberships local recognition such events largest such event took place McGuire Air Force Base near Wrightstown NJ air show team ALFA SQUADRON shared Air Force Armed Forces Day 280000 attended event Most March 1 980 75 District II Report Continued clubs agree air shows gratifying satisfying contests Try sometime youll amazed public interest aviation buffs youll attract South jersey will shine again winter Navy Lakehurst will host least three Indoor organizationsThe Ocean County Modelers Crossing Free Flight Group Delaware Valley Federation Model Clubs Pennsylvania Present winter schedule will include least two Indoor meets per month thin sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dew Brawn District Ill Vice-President 8534 Huddleston Street Cincinnati OH 45236 Associate Vice-Peesidenits Joe Eiben 36980 Valley Forge Dr Solon OH 44139 Francis Fluharsy 504 21st St. Vienna WV 26101 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut Sn Philadelphia PA 19107 hope makes deadline found out last night deadline Monday today Saturday would like thank voted election particularly satisfying note District III best vote turnout nationwide hope represent well ask con stituency keep informed views can better understand pulse district time have unable contact previous AVPs Contest Board members have talked have agreed continue except Ed Wisser will remain Scale Contest Board wants retire AVP am left somewhat look ing AVPs couple areasspecifically western Pennsylvania area northwest Ohio area Any volunteers last Executive Council meeting represented district proxy unable vote due fact District Columbia law prohibits proxy voting boards directors Although law must obviously abide decid ed have legal staff investigate alterna tives proxy voting district loses its representation its VP some reason unable attend Executive Council meet ing Nats will held District Ill 1980 WORKS Club Dayton presented council proposal host Nats Wilmington 01-I under new very radical concept feel will increase Nats participation allow clubs involved running some portion Nats share profits having concession rights area club interested running event exchange concession rights area portion same let us know also will need general help can get volunteer now avoid late rush sorrowful note have just learned half-time flying show accident December 9th New York football game fatal spectators shame freak accident like should claim life must use opportunity fur ther stress flying safety avoid getting situation can lead accidents IJelaware cs Columbia 0 Maryland h tarolioa IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foremau District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Associate Vice-Peasidonino Wayne Abernethy 5221 Marlboro Pike Hillside MD 20027 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 23606 Howard Crispin 611 Seechwood Dr Charlontsnille VA 22901 V Bill Helws 2000 Tynola Road Charlotte NC 28210 Snotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809 John Preston 7012 Elnira Court Fails Church VA 22042 Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetnenille NC 28301 column being written just before Christmas will appear Model viotion March issue youll receive Feb ruary reason confusing opening statement explain some will hear about upcoming Executive Council meeting January before report appears print February January council meeting Orlando report council Flying Site Employee Committee will presented committee appointed November council meeting consists Cliff Piper 1-lorrace Cain As chairman have re ceived some excellent ideas Cliff Horrace also John Worth Most council aware fact good flying site clubs biggest asset Without good site dont have club What committee would like see come out council meeting full-time em ployee AMA Headquarters handle flying site procurement national level also assist AMA chartered clubs local level get keep flying sites would also keep up-to-date file proposals pro gress work very closely clubs flying site problems could also publish list clubs have flying sites map get basic need writing up infor mation can disseminated clubs such legal advice flying site problems prepare flying site proposal raise money flying site fund advice property purchases many AMA Headquarters has tremendous amount information now file could used full-time flying site employee AMA clubs needs put usable format need someone full-time basis what Horrace Cliff hope January council meeting Headquarters Relocation have received lot letters com ments Headquarters moving Springfield OH No have decided move HQ Springfield council has proposal Springfield couple other places also no decision move HQ anywhere yet looking proposals favor move out Washington DC area believe AMA should stay around Washington area maybe right down town Washington least same lo cal area has taken AMA years build up its rapport various government agencies like FCC Parks Recrea tion Department feel close feeling would deteriorate moved away DC known fact lot large cor porations maintain local office DC just close Washington scene has proven times closeness can very beneficial organization exam ple just recently AMA HQ local staff Frequency Committee along some mod el industry people sit-down meeting FCC discussed 25 50 new RC frequencies Washington meeting might have easy accomplish However am favor moving HQ operation suitable location office space better facilities per haps owning own land building still staying comparatively close governmental agencies work Perhaps good iocation would Maryland Virginia areas fringe DC Let know feel about Sit down take time write few lines After AMA does belong AMA have heard opinionslets hear yours Whats Happening District IV Delaware Get-Together 3rd December opportunity visit Delaware clubs Wilmington good turnout meeting feel very good discussion AMA relat ed business came away lot good ideas clubs two three clubs represented meeting hope benefitted sure did Thanks suggestions fellowship excellent din ne r Tidewater Model Soaring Society Date Change Indoor Meet Due problem Coliseum date Indoor meet changed February 10th March 9th time get model ready plan take part contact 804444-8836 days 804428-8064 evenings find out Coliseum available practice flying DC Maxecuters Maxecuters 6th Annual National Capital Indoor Scale Contesttenta tively scheduled 3rd weekend March Andrews AFB events including FAC Scale WWI Combat Navy Scale P-nut Scale No-Cal Scale Golden Age Pennyplane Manhattan Start building now because premier contests East Coast Central Carolina RC Club Thanks put ting newsletter mailing list Keep coming enjoy Fredericksburg Aeromasters Looks like Aeromasters have kept up what go ing local parks recreation departments item news lettermaybe some other clubs can contact local parks officials get ball rol ling Aeromasters Receive Permission Fly ParkOn November 7th Frank Blow sisted Bill Schultz Dave Hancock ap peared before Fredericksburg Stafford Park Authority Board requested permis sion fly RC aircraft tract land Park Authority just acquired board members apparently impressed Franks T-6 asked good questions about RC granted permission Aeromasters fly subject some minor re strictions proposal will presented next club meeting approval hope fully work can begin runway other facilities near future Thats month last thought Contact local AVP find out whats going AMA knowsask him 76 Model Aviation Alabama da ga rssppr to Rico V South Carolina essee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birminoham 35209 205 879-5550 Associate Vice-Presidenes John Gorday 115 Bayberry Lane Jackson MS 39212 Jerome Hall 4328 Baywood Dr Hrantsvjlle AL 35805 Richard Jackson 108 Thornlec St Charleston Hgts SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr. Del ray Beach FL 33444 Phillip McDowell 6521 Rolling Fork Dr. Nashville TN 37205 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00866 Box 1532 Fajardo FR 00648 Ed Moorenan P0 Box 1643 Cohn AFO FL 32542 Tore Thacker 2390C Lawnencenille Hwy. Decatur GA 30033 Valkyrles Manatee Coirntv F I. fortunate having friend like Borden Chemical Company has provided flying site Thats good news bad news field came complete resident alligator runway 09 water hazard Nevertheless club members Bobby Smith Roy Randall fly float equipped planes off gator pond Model fliers arent easily discouraged good news Imperial Radio Control Club Polk County FL help local merchants raised $1360 35 MDA local merchants donated prizes including grand prize choice TV RC plane bad news winner chose TV Maybe winner already house full RC planes other hand modeler knows theres always room model picture below will see few models displayed recently Central Georgia RC Aircraft League active club great plans ability carry plans completion club members building Quickee SOOs 1980 orniect Theres fun numbers II Atlanta SkyRaiders Control Line club would like see some numbers have five contests past two years five six contestants club mostly Stunt oriented does have active Combat flier would like some competition paraphrase old saying What sound Combat flier com batting District V does have outstanding Control Line fliers example Walt Perkins Les McDonald have made US Con trol Line Team going Poland year Walt qualified first teammate JE Aibritton another district Team Rac ing Les qualified first Precision Aero batics would like thank Control Liners Gene Martine Joe Chambers Stephen Zalenski Gross Scruggs participating unoffi cial poll sponsored Stunt News concerning 1980 Nats Stunt News published ques tionnaire could detached sent directly district vice-presidents would good idea other special interest groups am quite interested obtaining information possible about matter interest modelers district other districts matter get several let ters month over country Mickey Walkerfrom Atlanta GA took Quarter Scale P-Si South Carolina recently have engine sag takeoff caus ing broken prop Now ordinarily broken prop no big deal case Quarter Scale however prop can cost $10 $15 morel LeGrande Ham South Carolina get ting Scale big wayhe flying J-3 9-foot wingspan picture below doesn e much hint its real size infrequently plans published Model Aviation magically transform themselves model airplanes Witness example Frank Metzgers Old Reliable Rodger Bakers AG-i president West Alabama Aero Modelers Rick Dixie Cup Martin showed up clubs field real honest-togosh wood airplane covered red white popular colors Tuxcaloosa After several successful flights heard comment balsa airplanes fly better Ironical ly program next club meeting en titled fiberglass wing Since 1947 Charlie Howard Columbus GA has kept accurate log book flight has made either Control Line Radio Controlled planes Its book type plane engine flying location date total time air everything pertaining flight has over 14000 recorded flights Anyone want challenge him best documented history individual model airplane flying years Nats intend recognize 15 club newsletters outstanding perform ance first five will designated Dis trict V TOP FLIGHT newsletters next 10 will designated District V OUT STANDING newsletters eligible must mailed published prior Nats Illinois ana cky nstoor VI DISTRICT REPORT Horrace Cain District VI Vice-President 525 Weidner Road Boftala Grove ttllfl9fl Aaoc5e VoeFresde,S Ohack Delano 4031 N Mjtdrner Indianapolis IN 46226 Bichard Genline III 3611 Greentield Rd. Oinainoy IL 02301 Prank Hughes 401 5 Birdin Plarnobune MO 64477 Glenn Lee 819 Mandrake Batania tL 60510 Helen Olsen 820 Old Bonhorsurre Rd uninersity Cmv MO 03132 Jim Sears P0 Boo 308 Bargin KY 40310 Bob uder-m,od 4109 ConnorO Oak Dr St Louis MD 63128 winter model aviation action projects KC MO Sunchasers Northern Knights waiting warmer weather Mall shows films create good public relations controlled environment Contrast bad public relations over national news media unfortunate accident RC model football sta dium Remember whatever youre doing takes thousand ATTA BOYS replace OHS--TI Continued next page March 1 980 77 Effective communication twoway street AMAs non-paid volun teer officers doing utmost make AMA kind organiza tion members wish thoughts contained pages month yours arent apt known unless writeto AMA vice-president district representative associate vice-president area Complete communications linkwrite Frank Metzger built Old Reliable .A plans flies great Veco 19 Kraft radio rn-wager uaer u- nuin tram ivi plans Uses K&B 40 Kraft radio District VI Report Cont HAPPENINGS March 1-2 Ft Wayne IN Flying Circuits Glenbrook Mall Show Toledo Organizational meeting big model crowd May absorb QSAA Details J Nelson 640 Berkshire Ct Downers Gv IL 60515 Indoor outdoor FF news frm CIA Informer Dick Covalt 2716 Catalina Dr Anderson IN 46012 Chicago Aero Angels CL Club hosted 700lap 50-mile sport race 19 started 6 completed Stoo Willoughby 1st AVP Glenn Lee 2nd St Louis Eagles soared over Miss Val ley club challenge glider meet about 1% total points District VI Club Team RC Fun Fly Con test moving along Kentucky State meet Lexington early June Indiana Illinois State meets Indianapolis Bloomington July 19-20 District meet Indianapolis Sep tember 13-14 Info AVP Come Big MO Several changes District Officers have made Rick Gerling Quincy IL replaces Roger Geers AVP Paul Proefrock Lexing ton KY replaces Mike Mueller RC Contest Board member William Bud Bodizoch Pal atine IL new CL Contest Coordinator Pat English Vincennes IN will coordi nate Free Flight Paducah KY AeroModelers Glitch contained good statement Ill tiass trom Flying Building im portant facets hobby end result hobby racked problems good time get some out discussion Ive requested AMA provide Clubs steps obtain IRS non-profit status Vol unteer Club Work could written off donation read AMA should have solution NATS financial problem Lincoln cost AMA $2773999 out pocket promised interesting ar ticle month certain developments indicate delay order time will ask review 79 Model i4ation articles AMA Executive Council ac tions prepare own list likes dislikes Keep list handy come AMA has rather hectic year Still some optimism activity being seen Frequency Flying Site prob lems ever before membership information available about AMA workings previously ever present ed Ithe eternal pessimistfeel well about frequency future real test comes after FCC issues Notice Proposed Rule Making com panies TI NSC Motorola wanting dustrial frequencies will have say Both TI NSC have expressed interest mass media use 72 MHz security systems etc well AMA prepares its homework will make difference SOARs November newsletter contained reprint Milwaukee Flying Falcons newsletter Gullo Fornary Attorney Ra cine WI Concerning liability Obviously want no exposure liabilitystop fly ing want maximum exposure run field rules Life has lived probabilities possibilities prudent course enjoy hobby adopt enforce common sense reasonable rules field Executive Council certainly let such advice go unheeded voted incor porate NMPRA Guidelines safety rules AMA Rulebook Pylon Racing Besides adding mess administrative problems contest open Pandoras Box insur ance liabilities rules far beyond rea sonable now Sport Pylon good club event legislated almost out business race know rules Council quick hinder fun event RC some what slow enhance memberships ad ministrative interests Executive Session directly asked Headquarters representative three prepared questions requiring yes no answers answered No presented Council copies ter-office memos proving beyond reason able doubt correct answer question YES demonstration level credibility can expect AMA Headquarters Council member did appear interest majority other Council members So now have some prob lems can discussed Think bit completing winter project comments invited FLY SAFE Iowa n esota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Gsoff Styles District VII Vice-President 6060 N Lydell Avenue Whitefish Day WI 53217 Ajeodet Veudest Janses Clark 444 Wondelese Dr. NE Cedar Rapids IA 52401 John E Lorbieck 5847 N 67th St. Milwaakne WI 53218 Robert 0 Lsrdberg 4928 toga St. Dsloth MN 55804 Willian Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Tr. St Joseph MI 49085 Al Scidnsore 5013 Dorsett Or. Madison WI 53711 Ron Sears 132S Roslyn Pontiac Ml 48054 Terry Taylor 6308 Loninbardy Ln. Crystal MN 55428 As can see new face top column guys gals voted MANY THANKS will very best justify confidence have approximately 70000 mem tiers AMA would guess 133 clubs listed District VII must 4000 less want represent regardless area interest model aviation AMA must members organization people Executive Council must keep mind mem bers should let us forget am going job will need cooperation asso ciate vice-presidents later also members can take time communicate will keep things simpler terms mail volume will work through AVP always feel free contact direct choose attend Executive Council meeting would like have reasonable idea what average District VII member has mind concerning problems aims Acad emy Early year sent questionnaire clubs Wisconsin actually got five replies enough form much opinion dont get input District 1980-1981 personal views will present council meetings fair speak up counted will have spoken associate vicepresidents time read will have told view position paid voluntary nobody en titled title he/she does perform job So have given existing AVPs choice working members betterment AMA dropping position letting find another person can useful Having discussed Ken Morris outgoing district VP am sure will see some new names listed above soon know someone im mediate area active willing inter ested making positive contribution let have his/her name will make contact need AVPs can add some life fire district sure would nice AVPs could also handle camera get some photos column plan attend couple major func tions state district 1980 March will Lansing Ml Fourth Annual Expo run CARDS city 78 Model Aviation Wisconsin State Champion Chuck Frail ing Suds City Sailplane Team Winners Standard Class L-R 1Bob Johnson Fond du Lac 2Keith Scidmore Madison Unlimited Winners IL-HI 1Gregg Seydell 2Chuck Frailing 3Efrain Vila 4Ron Kopp Suds City Sailplane Team will also time Site Dis trict VII East Meeting look forward meeting members attend As suitable dates functions avail able will see can fit events calendar work schedule basic approach Academy members organization means both members rind council have responsibilities make wishes opinions known district VP may vote things want help institute policies like So again say SPEAK UP As get deeper council matters will keep posted developments what try behalf IMPORTANT POINTI would like newsletter editors district add name mailing lists club does have newsletter may suggest think seriously about starting page sure helps tQ keep mem bers swing things makes stronger club would like see AMA reach 100000-member level desir able definitely possible mem bers have stronger voice will have FAA FCC want keep flying no matter what segment hobby/sport appeals us strength numbere opposite page couple pho tos Wisconsin State Glider ChampionArkansas C Louisiana C New Meecn homa VIII DISTRICT REPORT John Embry District VIII Vice-President 609 So Lebanon Street Sulphur LA 70663 Associate Vice-Presidents Buzz Anerill 9117 La Barranea NC Alborquerque NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Sulphur LA 70663 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 william Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleasanron TX 78064 Larry Surtor 1415 Manor Dr Bartlesnille OK 74003 Another month has rolled columns regularly know District VIII did have last month Un til last weekend probably would have very apologetic nonsense ever fellow member LARKS Lake Charles Area Rebecca Phelps cor nered read riot act about negativism developed recent weeks right doing two things wrong 1 feeling sorry myself 2 setting impossible goals see have office year now now hoped shake everyone hands tend least meeting club district etc ad infinitum well friends simply unrealistic District VIII has busy yearmany excellent contests great rep resentation Nats Trans-America Relay Race fun flys forth attendance Sono moreapologies Along line thought several indi viduals District VIII have particularly excelled particular field interest refer 1980 Control Line World Championships held Poland Bob Gieseke Irving TX former World Cham pion will again competing Precision ship held Simplicity Products Proving Site Port Washington WI thanks Simplicity generosity second final stage event Incidentally beautiful trophy Frailing holding presented First Wisconsin National Bank November 9 10 attend ance Executive Council meeting held Washington DC alternate Ken Mor ris will already have seen report proceedings MA comment hope future meetings will productive Bong Eagles Free Flight club southern Wisconsin region pictured PBS TV show called Incomplete Sportsman Footage flying activities screened publicity greatly appreciated Bong Eagles third month youth model aviation pro gram giving classes teenagers Hamilton School Milwaukees south side Using Delta Dart other model supplies showing young people build fly Free Flight planes also engaged active membership drive Finally monthly series Indoor contests planned winterstarting Delta Darts ranging throueh Pennvolanes right up Stand-Off Scale attended monthly meeting recently impressed enthusiam talents mem bers Thats month Aerobatics George Cleveland Kenner LA will part US Combat Team second time Also Sherwood Buckstaff Houston TX will Combat Team Incidentally information brought attention Walt Perkins lives Ocala FLmany thanks Walt congratualtions Bob George Sher wood bulk column going de voted November Executive Council meeting Actually following written airborne en route home two-day meeting packed very long agenda some fire works hopefully some meaningful ac tions am going hit high spots because numerous other entries about meeting will undoubtedly appear pages First what consider some very good news AMAs attorney dealing FCC obtaining additional RC fre quencies reported council very detailed concise manner matter progressing well view FCC re cently asked meeting discuss several questions primarily technical nature cidentally attorney graduate electrical engineer worked masters degree en gineering studied law has worked FCC now practices FCC law ex clusively tell let know appears have big guns project rate answer FCC questions being prepared AMA attorney collaboration least believe other manufacturers will done before December 31 1979 now thought FCC will ready issue Notice Proposed Rule Making summer 1980 Following notice follows comment period assume princi pally receive objections After period FCC considers comments either issues new rules cancels petition Now hopefully have edge seat must ask patient bit longer final issue rules approved could still two years away FCC really moves slowly unfortunately told petitions letters etc slow down same people working pro posal have take time read 180 degrees situation couple years ago CBers wanted take frequencieswe wanted stop slow down project did Oh yes now appears likely route new channels narrow band FM 72-76 MHz band Note said appears last item concerning RC frequencies Out discussion above also came some additional information about commercial use RC frequencies Most important 80 90 frequencies available people Some success has talking people companies often knowing installed trans mitters RC frequencies cases know what other slots available have commercial user RC frequency area can locate identify him hoemwork rules frequencies go see him Some modelers have helped companies applica tions change frequencies some have offered buy new crystals themwouldnt low price relief interference like tend information can will contact people AMA compiling list commercial 72 MHz users microfilm other vice-pres idents Once available intend take initiative myself Right now dont know District VIII number huge will obviously take time Incidentally FCC records reportedly maintained hand crank computer thus traditionally six months behind getting awfully long quick summary some other council business 1980 Nationals shaping up Ohiono final word looks good An AMA bid going World Indoor Championship West Baden IN 1980 World Control Line Championship Chicago 1982 new guest membership AMA approved voted recommend RC Contest Board immediately clude NMPRA safety rules AMA rules Pylon events reviewed brand new AMA film other items handled leave minutes report new film entirely devoted forms Scale runs 37 minutes really great have copy may re quest directly may obtain Headquarters Dont forget also have copy Marvelous Miniatures almost hour large AMA display use mall shows etc also yoursfor asking Note new address John Embry 509 South Lebanon Street Sulphur LA 70663 Give enough lead time shipment UPS bus either film display way word safety closing recently tended fun fly held conjunc tion CaVOilCade Festival Port Arthur TX good time March 1980 79 District VIII Report Cont possible partial exception yours truly flew old reliable bird right ground low pass reason antihisti mines cold taking medicine Now know what instructions bottle say about driving being drowsy Fortunately hit ground air plane repairable So long now Colorado C Kansas aska Dakota h Dakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Vince Menkewski District IX Vice-President 105 Waldo Circle Bellevue NE 68005 Associate Vice-Presidents Charles Branvor 2220 Maniposa Blvd Casper WY 8260t Pool Kegel 910 North 12th Fargo NO 58102 Travis McGinnis 8027W Blot Circle Arvada CO 60005 Jim OReilly 4760 N Battir Wichita KS 67220 Jim Ricketto 516 S Cloodas Sivox Falls SD 57103 Move Move last months column promised another point view presidents pro posal moving AMA Headquarters out Washington DC Actually last months col umn appeared completely different report originally planned original dealt entirely move HQ subject Because personally feel nega tive thinking appalling original reeked negativity discarded hoped waiting another month reaction proposal would cool down didnt work presidents proposal consists two parts 1 purchase versus rent argument 2 Washington DC versus someplace place else argument Most us can come up long list advantages ownership over renting fact rent case $29000 seems make discussion urgent Keep mind however yearly cost proposed Springfield project $49000 next 25 years Before get too involved lets get back what have other alternatives Certainly existing structure would less costly new AMA can also explore possibil ity purchasing larger building office space can rented other NAA divi sions Having NAA divisions under roof could benefit everyone help pay freight speak little thought should go what purchase As staff Head quarters under increasing pressure work various government agencies identify potential flying sites government property addition results close relationship FCC just now being realized 50 new frequencies horizon Over 1600 other associations can see advantages Washington location operations So fact price property costly loca tions Consequently difference costs savings amounts lessthan 1%of budget prompts president suggest spend money move entire HQ operation spend money train new employees replace will move experience new guy fice interruption services hinder work agencies supposed dealing directly makes fuss over current price remember what getting headquarters Springfield would like play ing handball wall Seasoned Fliers Thank club secretaries sent list candidates all-season seasoned-flier award now have idea stalwarts award patches can ordered would also terested photos Season Flier activities column archives Next month 2-year summary Asiorva losnia ii da x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarboreugh District X Vice-President 2501 Armoor Lane Redondo Beach CA 90278 Associate Vice-Presidents Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Fort Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Alex Chisolm 1100 West Sham Fresro CA 93711 Loonie Kroeher 4295 Boulder I-tiny. Las Vegas NV 89121 John Food 4269 Syoko Circle San Jose CA 95136 Bob Reynolds Rn 8 Boy 51 Tutson AZ 65710 Betty Scream 3723 Soowden Ave Loon Beach CA 90808 Keith Whiroey 14465 Jopiter Dr Salt Lake City UT 64117 Ill start off month item fresh mind attended flying dem onstration put El Tom Marine base Toys Tots effort mentioned last column Quite large number name fliers dropped thing front about 2500 people wont mention names because might forget somebody might justifiably upset best part whole show wasit televised Los Angeles NBC outlet Channel 4 did two-hour Sunday show right base interviewed various personalities usually week ly show background could heard sound model engines public address system describing activities public Once TV would cut modeling activities show model action interview modeler Dave Herbert brought whole show about interviewed flew Byron Pitts interview continued Dave club Sky-Naughts Saddleback Valley commended effort twohour TV show prime time 4 pm 6 pm attended year-end meeting Freeflight Model Airplane Association Southern California help schedule next years contest calendar elections scheduled night 1980 officers turned out werent held en tire cast officers volunteered another year lrv Aker remains president Joe Norcross secretary Bill Bogart treasurer vice-president 1980 version US Freeflight Championships 10th annual John Ferrer agreed CD Joe Norcross will assistant CD Bill Bogart will once again business manager Some time back wrote new flying field Control Line Gardena club brought about Flying Tigers Gardena scheduled attend meeting early December company Ive 17 years scheduled annual Christmas dinner same night So contact ed Larry Rice clubs program coordina tor told him dilemma said no problem So took new AMA Scale film Modelings Grand Illusions projector him showed club club wants see terrific new AMA film just drop line schedule next meeting Dont forget AMA display booth have use last put use El Toro/Dave bert flying demonstration Prior booth film Marvelous Miniatures possession Chuck Asprion clubs mall show Flying Circus Camarillo has already 80 Model Aviation Bud Atkinson John Worth Earl Witt Ed Cox Kansas City Hazel Bob Throckmorton Northern Knights field Field Rules posted Shawnee Mission site KS invited back next year Chuck says film showed full house time run 22 times stayed re peat performances Chuck mentioned club has overcome problem faced clubsthat being few no say display newer novice members feel overpowered super builders says some super builders wouldnt bring model because didnt want hurt feelings novices Flying Circus no longer has Modelerof Month Rather have modeler year Points awarded attendance work parties model presentation form presentation models judged complexity 1-20 craftsmanship 1 -10 originality 1-1 0 presentation 1-10 novice bonus 10 points novice has less year experience showed AMA film Marvelous Miniatures Orange Coast RC Club back members saw Lew Szallay requested could show Huntington Beach Exchange Club member sent film him could better inform businessmen others about RC flying need exposure like Utah AVP Keith Whitney tells flying activity minimal due cold weather says meet being planned Free Flight models skis takes hardy sort fly kind conditions also re ports new RC glider club being formed Salt Lake area District X will have new Control Line Contest Board member 1980 Vic Garner went over 120 required vote margin recently concluded election will replac ing Pete Brandt has board 10 years Bill Northrop remains RC board mem ber other election held Voting very very light RC election quite spirited Control Line election Let know want attend club meetings Dont forget AMA table top display mall shows exhibi tions whatever THERMALS Alaska o ana C togon ington xl DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District Xl Vice-President 1411 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98117 Associate Vice-Presidents Al Culver t507 Soon Elm Pocatello ID 8320t Simon Oreese Rn 1 Boo 48 Broadniem MT 590t5 Ed McColloraqh 53 SE St Portland OR 972t5 Orlando Oly Renjo 25608 Dover Ct Keon WA 98031 Chock Thompson N 3et3 Normandie Spokane WA 99205 Doe Zipoy 2t4t8 NE Main St Redmond WA 98052 District meetings planned District XI far year follows February 4 Seattle-Boeing Hawks Swap Meet February 16 Rams Symposium Seattle area Mid-April Benton Co Mod el Expo Corvallis Early May Boise South Idaho Model Airplane Symposium will probably distirct meeting CAMS Symposium Coeur dAlene spring have no details nor com mitment following report pictures submitted Ed McCollough AVP Portland several Ed has submitted year appreciated Lake Vancouver Seaplane Fun-Fly end September marks last Seaplane meets sponsored Portland SkyKnights year contest CDd Jerry Holcomb unlike Haystack fea tured beautiful flying weather thing marred contest presence hungry little hornets seemed Twelve fliers signed up contest couple fliers Dave Hallmark Rod Punches come way LaGrande no further away Salem rest Dick Hansen else won first fol owed closely Bill Foster Salem RC Pilots Assn second third Vein AhI berg along Hansen SkyKnight Unfortunately no Scale entries year good weather usually happens contest should ideal time put Scale seaplane contest trail Some local fliers involved Lake Tapps Seaplane Fun Fly put Mt Ranier RC Society Bob Pfeiffer CD during third weekend August An interesting innovation giving trophy five events winner event eligible win others Although weather looked mis erable fact flying great 17 entries braved elements get Dick Hansen Portland SkyKnights won trophies unfortunately dont have information about other winners Also pictures came out too dark use closing would like remind Dis trict XI members Benton Co Model Exposition will taking place April should mark calendars spend second weekend April Corval lis OR addition static contest Scale non-Scale planes will fun-fly Camp Adair fieldand other new unusual occurences will District Xl meeting probably Saturday exact time will announced later March 1980 81 Bill Foster Salem RC Pilots starts original float olane Note inboard spoilers/flaps Orville Brooks Nieuport about week after Haystack during get-together Lake Van couver Below Oopsl Jerry Holcombs unusual AA canard seaplane Photos Bob Belch Portland SkyKnights MRRCS Seaplane Contest nf tho seaplanes Vnnmusgr winner seaplauieDick Hansen modified Taurus floats 10K Sig Mfgs Cub Selected AMA No 2 Model AMAs Cub modification Del ta Dart both designed Frank Ehling has many years wonderful intro ductory model Schools clubs individ uals hae used have lots lots Delta Dart Bashes Much good will fine introductions have however always gone down drain because no follow-up model easily available bulk Academy Rather turn several very good Number Two type designs available such AMA Maxi ir won NFFS AMA Design Contest few years ago AMA Junior Committee chose Sig Manu facturing Companys Cub since proven design already production Telephone conversations Glen Siga foose Sig Manufacturing John Worth AMA brought out possibilities desirabilities selection AMA Junior Committee has submit ted formal recommendation AMA Head quarters individual members Executive Council effect Sig Cub declared Academy Model Aeronautics second step model after AMA Cub recommendation will agenda January 19 1980 meeting Executive Council counting very heavily approving vote Council fact could already have approved read yourguidance parts AMA Cub manufactured Sterling Models Inc Carl Goldberg Models Inc Forwarded Midwest Model Supply Co Midwest sorts out parts kits plastic tubes packs 35 box Sig Manufactur ing Cu Incs responsibility distribute Such details Sig Cub remain worked out may some modification least packaging present kit know Sig Cub will prove excellent Second Step model simple well thought out SRPSM designed superior modeler Larry Conover step up sizeable ad vancing flat single-surfaced wing cambered double-surfaced Ive seen bunch kids build minimal help. FLY Sure other kits could built after AMA Cub instance theres Thermal Dart Uncle Sam Peck ROG Sig Parasol Comet Cadet others afford useful variety much difficulty variationsof same theme advancements Sig Cub onel fact both Step Step Two models called Cubs may appropriate confusing Lets see Now popular AMA Ehling Cub contests will followed up Sig Conover Cub contests Jan/Feb/Meb AMA Indoor Postal STEVE STOHR Ottawa IL wins winder sending naming contest Actually Steve received honorable mention wins prize anyway sending three names have loads charm sort miss slow majesty Indoor flight offer use appropriate out door contests Now instance wouldnt agree Dash Crash Indoor Postal would aptly name NFFS Rubber-Powered Speed contest Nats Indoor Free Flight Fight sounds appropriate CL Combat Up Up Away Postal e name 0 - t Outdoor Free Flight. especially DT doesnt work Indoors go up up although models sometimes get caught rafters dont go away Thanks Steve weve de cided call contest Fly Forever 1980 AMA Indoor Postal name little apt perhaps certainly much fun yours contest now dont have back issue rules send SASE Ed Whitten copy fly fly some morel Encyclopedia Model Aircraft book touches phases aeromod eling No its complete know dont like books try cover too much book does try book end books No book lets know lots lots wonderful aeromodel ing activity come book isan INTRODUCT ION - very c*iarming introduction. favorite hobby Encyclopedia Model Aircrafts gen eral editor Vic Smead has short forward Walt Schroder Encyclopedia published 1979 Octopus Books Ltd 59 Grosvenor Street London Wi two book stores New York City ex amined both charged $1098 youre daddy auntie granddad wants show different styles model building flying some lucky boy girl book worth much much $1098 book necessarily covers facets brief ly theres enough enable ginner build bit dream about advanced designs come beautiful pictures plastics has RC too much plans beginners models n Indoor Paper Stick job out door 2 ROG P-30 HL Towline Glid ers gas-engined CL plane how-to sections too color photo graphs ly terrific Theres photo Indoor Manhattan Cabin model know like Encyclopedia really good - al though inaccurately titled excellent introduction phase aeromodeling presented less equally allotted space according its percentage activity lets neophyte make own decision types models appeal him Purchase copy Have around home waiting youngster discover cover wonderful world aeromodeling Thats know. a go See next month 82 Model Aviation FLIGHT ED WHITTEN Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005
Edition: Model Aviation - 1980/03
Page Numbers: 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82
AMA Effort Continues NC Frequencies AMAs Frequency Committee met AMA Headquarters Washington DC December 11 12 1979 develop supplementary data requested FCC support AMAs 1978 petition nine RC fre quencies follow-up previous meeting November between AMA FCC officials same subject December meeting however behind scenes work session coordinate committee member input modified speci fic version AMAs original proposal November meeting reported January 1980 issue Model vita ion page 72 see RC Frequency Update December meeting first time entire AMA Frequency Committee met personbusiness normally conducted mail meeting made possible AMA Executive Council its Novem ber 9 meeting authorized travel lodging expense reimbursement committee AMA effort obtain RC fre quencies could expedited As result December Frequency Committee technical background AMAs proposal agreed upon well other details final presentation committee also met FCC officials morning December 12 review committees data favorably re ceived appears now order obtain FCC approval AMA proposal al though number procedural steps process remain accomplished next step scheduled mid-January deliver finished version AMA data FCC expected followed FCC internal circulation approval proposal public comment probably published spring 1980 public comments produce drastic changes proposal possible new RC frequencies could made avail able end 1980 early 1981 AMA proposal compre hensive ever including recommendations con cerning group frequencies model aircraft another cars boats other terrestrial models basis recommendations use narrow band FM NBFM 72 MHz frequency band AMA acting agency FCC effort behalf model interests has involved coordination efforts Hobby Industry Association HIA indivi dual RC equipment manufacturers car boat organizations NAMBA IMPBA AMYA ROAR etc Membership Over 40000 Year End 1980 membership renewal has pro ceeding ahead last years rate ever since renewal notices mailed mid-October time Christmas holiday season 1980 membership figures doubled over 20000 received Thanksgiving Day renewals being re ceived rate between 4500 5000 per week Senior Citizen memberships new cate gory 1980 65 over reached almost 800 mid-December Teen age 1980 members officially known Seniors tween 15 19 years age 2372 mid-December about third paying extra magazine 1980 Juniors up 15 years old 1526 members almost 300 paying extra maga zine 1980 membership total years end running between 5 6% higher 1979 very close time record year figures 1978 Former AMA President Ken Held Hospital AMA No7 meaning AMAs seventh President Ken Held Livonia Ml De cember St Josephs Hospital Ann Arbor MI being treated leukemia good prognosis Kens presidential years 1953-1956 didnt really retire after Hes very interested active ever since has seen regularly recent years various model trade shows staunch supporter AMA So Ken taking easier now doctors orders still chipper anxious hear old friends Communications may sent hospital Kens home 16693 Bell Creek Lane Livonia MI 48154 March 1980 69 AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents L Worlds Largest Sport Aviation Organization AMA Committee December meetings Washington Standing left right John Strong Chairman Wheaton MD Dick Jansson Maitland FL Walt Good Port Richey FL Bob Aherle Hauppauge NY C Torrey Williams Jacksonville FL Jack Albrecht Oceanside CA Also participating meeting Fred Marks Gaithers burg MD Rich Palmer representing HIA Fairfield NJ John Worth Carl Maroney AMA HO Jack Smith AMAs legal counsel specialist FCC matters Presidents OUTLQJK Earl F Witt 26 Warwick Drive Chambersburg PA 17201 THE FIRST MEMBERSHIP SURVEY membership survey published January issue Model Aviation getting great response just received own issue MA survey answers started coming through mail Ron Morgan worked up computer program tabulating survey complet ed portion program per mits totaling computers wife refers Barbie Doll because prolif eration accessories completed program will include disk filing print-out survey surprising result tabulating surveys no constant trend categoryvirtually ballot tabulated has different priority arrangement outstanding pri ority picked modelers AMAs top priority received near ly twice rating other Promotion Hobby/Sport time point clear items AMA Head quarters Executive Council have putting considerable time ef fort rank very low survey results survey tabu lated January Council Meeting will agenda discussed date December 16th since West Coast replies just starting come since have written say circulating survey clubs will continue tabulate come later surveys received far have tabu lated give idea its running have included below Part AMA Priorities 1 Promotion Hobby/Sport 2 Obtaining Radio Frequencies 3 Flying Site Assistance 4 Membership Services S Providing Competition Rules 6 Sponsoring National Championships 7 Sponsoring Junior Programs 8 Model viation Magazine 9 Sponsoring World Championships 10 Special Events ie Trans-Am trade shows etc 11 Film Library 12 Model Aviation Museum 13 Awards & Recognitions 14 Other Part II Reason Joining AMA 1 Individual Insurance 3 5% 2 Club Requirements 18% 2 Supporting National Representa tion Hobby/Sport 18% 3 Entering Sanctioned Contests 12% 4 Flying Site Requirements 9% 5 Receiving Model viation Magazine 4% 6 Technical Educational Assist ance 3% 7 Otherl% Part III Magazine Issue 71% Would prefer have maga zine optionaL 29% Would prefer NOT have magazine optional 71% given option taking magazine would take 29% given option taking magazine would NOT take As stated above will continue tabulate surveys come would like add input survey can found column January issue Model Aviation COMMENTS AND THANKS Letters notes included half survey mail re ceived took time write thank preciate efforts Luckily few asked assist ance think will able include workload Some notes really boosted morale would like share comments you. received considerable encourage ment proposal relocate AMA Headquarters no negative com ments date person informed Springfield OH proposed re location site within 600 miles 70% population wealth US Another made very important suggestion previously ed architects drawing no loading area trucks majority comments magazine gentleman numbered Model Aviation AMAs 3989th priority feelings have noted man said dont save magazines just interesting articles thanks sending article completed survey modeler elated finally found use miscellaneous post card suggested ask news letter editors survey clubs think its great idea hope some editors will interested enough suggested ideas AMA consider assure will included report Council survey Again thanks keep new surveys coming NATIONALS PLANNING Nationals planning has received setback seems Flying Ti gers Airline looking mid-western base relocate operations Wilmington OH hoping have Nationals bases considering Therefore management Wilmington field reluctant sign long-range contract committing use airport Nationals summer Nation als planning meeting originally sched uled 15th 16th December cancelled until site can posi tively contracted summer Chuck Shade Dick Nutting Cincinnati have looking alter nates area event Wil mington available Hopefully will have firm 1 980 Nationals plan time read article alter natives present plan point appear Nationals Free Flight event Ohio area return ing Lake Charles 70 Model Aviation FCC RADIO FREQUENCIES committee working FCC has optimistic reports just gave Nationals latest word have result technical data furnished RC dustry plan 48 model aircraft-only radio frequencies being considered Federal Communications Commis sion frequencies would narrow band FM although compet ing few commercial frequencies should offer enough selection fair ly interference free given area Thir ty channels cars boats also suggested have received comments Ike Kerschner Pennsylvania Clay Freinwall Washington state 6-meter band repeaters ap parently becoming growing problem suggestion has move RC 50-515 MHz no way can compete repeaters FAI have just returned first ex perience United States representa tive Federation Aeronautique ternationale Aeromodelling committee ClAM held Paris 29th 30th November meeting attended representatives 28 coun tries Fortunately official language meetings English Therefore little difficulty following pro cedures agenda originally pre sented appeared overwhelming document little chance com pleting two days However follow ing committee meeting first day number items agenda withdrawn tabled otherwise disposed leaving very little work general session accomplish full report items affecting aeromodelling will subsequently published Model viation immediate interest mem bership scheduling World Championships Indoor Models West Baden IN 20th 24th June scheduling World Championships Space Models rock ets Lakehurst NJ September 7th through 12th Several open international events also scheduled Free Flight Categories FlA FlB FlC scheduled second weekend February Taft CA Fourth Sierra Cup FlA FlB Fl C scheduled 18th 19th October Sacramento CA Scale World Championships will held Ottawa Canada 19th through 26th July Last month summary November 9-10 AMA Executive Council meeting deci sions noted proposal John Grigg District II Vice-President approved details proposal follows Special Interest Group Recognition ballot its members 4 Require annual membership renewal through annual dues payment 5 Maintain current membership lists deliver 11 copy annually later July 1 Executive Director AMA AMA membership confirmation sub sequent confirmation report Council should further noted Coun cils approval publication Model Aviation magazine comments noting Council favorably received proposal Presumably conditions special terest group recognition will stand unless adSpecial interest groups within AMA recognized general benefit membership organization through contribution universally accepted rules competition specialty other contributions special importance reasons among others agreed to mutual benefit both AMA special interest groups Executive Council AMA establish following minimum requirements re cognition special interest groups advisors rules policy-making bodies AMA Special interest groups recognition AMA shall 1 Require continuing membership AMA of its US citizen members 2 Maintain working set bylaws ap proved accepted its members 3 Elect officers least biannually verse comments received might cause some reconsideration modification Previously 1979 Nats council meeting noted special interest groups might able meet same criteria feeling council members special interest group might need looked its own merits case comments special interest group would appreciated noting whether conditions recognition acceptable problems volved group meet con ditions Please forward comments AMA HQ copying distribution council mem bers 1979 Mail Ballot--Proposed By-Laws Revision--Results PROPOSAL 1 Regarding NAA Representation AMA Executive Council PROPOSAL 2 Regarding No Proxy Voting AMA Executive Council 12 345 6789 10 11 Unknown TOTAL 5583 115 74 96 102 94 93 48 156 52861054 1120 7698596 1334101 DISTRICT FOR 1 AGAINST 1 FOR 2 AGAINST 2 498710677969589784914749 1 16 1639 15 10 245 216 801002 10136 Two views December 11-12 meeting AMA Frequency Committee Washington See page 69 names details meeting March 1 980 71 SECRETARY-TREASURERS REPORT Jim McNeilI AMA Secretary-Treasurer 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 month going finish presenting Kip Smythes member ship department AMA Headquarters think important members aware dues money being spent central office lovely lady Mrs Norma Curl ings handles AMA chartered clubs few years ago AMA sprinkling chartered clubs around country Today hundreds hundreds 1300 Norma issues club certificates insurance certificates assigns club numbers on She rides herd clubsa full-time job Off duty loves fly real airplanes Normas son Ronald computer analyst Treasury Dept Whos Eastern Coast Besides daughter Cheryl has six grandsons granddaughter Shown abovc Mike Woodfolk im portant employee Kips department Mike helps sort checks assists bulk mail generally available help needed 22 single lives Washington DC father likes AMA Mike fourth year Maryland University Pretty Andrea Peterson new em ployee AMA handles member ship calls correspondence answers channels complaints Andrea busy church worker board Ecumenical Charismatic Metro Community Church Washington DC thinks AMA nice place work big picture above Gloria Cook left helps Norma club certif icates Also keeps file club officers married Francis Cook have five children two boys John Dennis also Rhonda Delores Belinda John has rubber-pow ered model airplanes hanging ceiling Dennis takes wind-up free flight bed him AMA magazines school Kentwood Elementary 4th grade Good show Dennis Janet Clifton middle has worked AMA two years handles worksheets bank deposits also Con test Director Leader member pro cessing Janet married Bob Clifton together like go camping fishing target shooting have own boat son Eugene 22 married Linda Brown right AMAs cheerful receptionist first see walk AMA Head quarters although will shifting another job AMA HQ time read meant ask Lin da personal information present forgot Kip Smythe has good department efficient employees proud good job Kip doing Academy See next month Fly CL Models Near Power Lines 72 Model Aviation nree important empiovees lLI mytnes Linda brown RC club enlisted aid CL clubboth AMA char teredto raise lot dough good cause also improve community relations Safe flying adhered strin gently Jack Carlon Top Spectators line up waiting turn buddy-box watching others Right man organized Fund Fly club carl Thigpen shows spectators latest creationa ducted fan Violett A-4 Skyhawk Bottom Left Bob Robinson blocking sun helps nine-year-old carolyn Green paid dollar help Jerrys Kidsand fly dads plane transmitter carolyns father Ken looks fairly calm does loop Mike catalano president River view Flyers looks background Bottom Right Armed load money-making RC balloons volunteer gets ready collect donations Altogether remarkable effort put group modelers togeth er can amazing things ort notice example Riverview Radio Control Flyers Club Elmwood Park NJ raised $1743 Jerry Lewis Muscular Dystrophy Program three days club held Fund Fly over past Labor Day weekend planned half weeks advance basic plan organize buddy box transmitter teams allow public fly RC buck-a-shot proceeds going Muscular Dystrophy club field roped off people attending Flea Market back field invited give try According Carl Thigpen Riverview Flyers MDA Chairman women flying RC men kept coming back seconds thirds Carl said also over heard number women telling husbands should get involved hobby/sportContinued next page Fund Fly Continued safety reasons buddy box trans mitters used club structors During three-day Fund Fly club did have buddy box crash Flight packs transmitter batteries checked ofter flight insure safety models used high-wing 3-channel trainers kept 12 mistakes high altitudes special feature Fund Fly took place Sunday afternoon air show Garden State Circle Burners Con trol Line club Lincoln Park NJ volunteered help heard Riverview RC trying raise money Jerrys Kids Circle Burners came well prepared type model including four-engine job own public address system public treated close-up view models action everything Stunt flying Combat during per formance explained modelers work together ub volved different aspect interest area purpose sameto enjoy hob by/sport raise money MDA urged spectators generous Riverview RC members passed canisters around Although Riverview RC Flyers putting flying demonstrations throughout day Circle Burners public address system made big difference Riverview able put mini pat tern show plaining public exactly what happening According Pauline Robinson MDA co-chairman Most people thought models just doing wild maneuvers plan Bob husband explained what happening over PA could hear excitement crowd including aahhs wows club also food stand set up public could donate ham burgers hot dogs soft drinks Club mem ber wives girl friends daughters sons donated cakes cookies addition doing cooking local dairy Tuscan Farms donated juice Id rather flying RC helium balloons women took up positions inside Flea Market caught people entering money pockets Gemini Models Clifton NJ donated Snap-on Wing Super Champ trainer raffle prize Pyropower Model Fuel Ridgewood NJ donated fuel keep buddy box flights going Rockland RC Club New York loaned club its glider display WW aerial combat paint ing flak holes through hand gliders could flown win prize public got three chances quarter able win hobby hands plastic aprons glider Riverview RC Flyers manning booth got discouraged small wings coming apart left field About 20 minutes later reappeared bottle Hot Stuff proceeded make field repairs' gliders just couldnt stand wings coming off said third day over workers own celebration field night everyone sat around food tent exhausted MDA Committee chairman brought down lobster claws tails fresh corn-on-the-cob cook grill bottle 74 Model Aviation lines thinned out club members took air attract people aeea food tent drew large crowds extra hungry thirsty 90-deg heat point cooks orders going started asking likes rare hamburgers During lull Glider Booth Matt Kebabjian repairs some didnt make smooth landings bubbiy appeared member made toast successful conclusion Fund Fly Everyone vowed make next better clubs September business meeting MDA District Director Jack Whisler asked address members Prior presenting Citation Merit signed Jerry Lewis club gave short talk Mr Whisler related feelings club member came pick up MDA posters canisters told him clubs planned drive half weeks later thought great figured maybe Riverview RC Flyers would raise $400 $500 club member came money asked him went mply said bad raised $1743 amazed said Mr Whisler went explain ddnations would further associations local programs patient care research Riverview Flyers RC Club already planning next years event did raise money good cause introduced spectators hobby/sport cemented community relationsfrom local police department patrolled field 20 minutes during night sure Van Campers guarding food display tents safe ying site neighbors finally got involved modelers Connecticut Main achusetts hlampstiiie Rhode Island ont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Associate Vice-Presidents Robern c Brodeur 405 Main Snreet Nashua NJ 03060 Raymond Gibonlean 39 High Sr Old Town ME 04468 George Parker 7 Paul Dr LeeMA 01238 A Mike Schindler 5 Boldac Dr Ledyard CT 06339 William Wilbur 6 Laurel Am Kiotery MC 03904 Thanks District people voted re-election turnout cumbent encouraging largest percentage ever turned out Dis trict perhaps largest percentage total district membership actually vote slight realignment will announced Associate Vice-Presidents still works Letters about go out pre sent AVPs CB people seek will ingness continue see have other interests will surely have some deep reconsiderations direction year 1980in insurance safety longrange planning regards planning let us put final test total membership desires using questionnaire Earl Witt published column second issue back before have already printed 1000 ques tionnaires same form Earls will computerized Bill Wilbur using Earls computer format will forward ed Earl recaps also original form forms have distributed throughout District AVPs sec ond thousand will mail before Xmas charter clubs CB people fur ther distribution Lets give Earl Witt true feeling majority AMA members New England Send completed forms bunch OK club indi vidually Available request new film AMA Scale great have copy use District Lots calls already scheduled Ill come along whenever possible show can borrow own showing AMA charter clubs other groups will lust schedule fast turn-around via UPS no left waiting New Years Resolutions coverage clubs groups CL FF Indoor Send info inputs pic tures Send too black-and-white 5x7 possible Continued individual re sponse individual problems field pro curement other club problems new committee study field procurement has set up three us Please keep informed successes and/or failures maintaining present flying sites because may help ful overall AMA efforts Congratulations new AMA officers VPs Looks like fine bunch people work District Expo chasing success last year already planning stages date change super flying demos great dis plays mfr participation something youngsters morewith capable help South Shore RC Club friends Charles River other nearby areas Les Hard recent letter has told about Expo plans patterned after success last year include same good things real compliment show leadership area Control Line aircraft near high tension lines constant reminders check RC equipment before fly after hard landing constant reminders fly safe areas pits spectators behind Yet incidents oc cur happen because feel happens other guy Folks WE ARE THE OTHER GUY Re gardless expert may think regardless years experience mo ments lack concern safety can result yet another disaster Dont let causes Dont let flying buddies Check RC gear Check control lines Fly safe areas spectators crowd well protected friends flying unsafely tell him Make him become safe flier club must GROUND him fora period timemaybe permanentlybefore grounds someone else permanently shockwave reaction may feel December incident two-fold will probability adverse impact insurance magnitude yet deter mined second impact will felt clubs presently negotiating new flying fields retain present ones Only time will tell what impact will surely negotiating power has compromised modelers directly involved December incident certainly deeply con sidering merits flying model aircraft did now asituation us want ever become party can hope survive ordeal min imum difficulty plight will have taught us serious lesson Off Soapbox New Jetney Ynik II DISTRICT REPORT John C Griog Oisttict II Vice-President 6387 Badger Drine Lnckport NY 14094 Associate Vice-Presidents Peon Bianchini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 1070s John Byrne 36-29 213th St Bayside NY 1 t361 Frank Drench 9 Wit low Ann Piscanaway NJ 08854 Hank Liken 46 Cory Dr Tows Riner NJ 08753 Adam Sattler 50 Randi Rd Apt A-2 Schenectady NY t2309 Tow Silner RD 3 Box 4t2 Messena NY t3662 Hank Smith 2 Lorraine Ann. Auburn NY 1302t deep misgivings write months District II Report two reasons Last month promised include survey questionnaire issue knowing President planned Janu ary issue Rather repetitive will ask go back issue read Presi dents column send him answers survey other reason misgivings writing column probably now very painfully aware early De cember last year disastrous cident occur district Setting aside very serious injury person unfortunate death second person feel must discuss own habits flying safety day-to-day basis AMA has preached safe ty years yet incidents have occurred constant reminders us fly following reports two AVPs named Hank Hank Smith AVP Central NY Now flying season over would like report contests attended Syracuse ARCS Tully Field unusual Pattern meet consisted standard Quickie 500s standard 40s Pre Novice Advanced Expert meet really great pilots flying same inexpensive airplane skill really played important role meet Perhaps important thing meet people wanted fly competition given great chance being too expensive undergreat pressure Judging very relaxed fair pilots competition wereasked judge also Heres chance RC fliers enter Pre-Novice competition under lowest pres sure meet have looking good change enter compe tition world meet enter Thanks again Syracuse Hank Likes AVP Southern NJ South Jersey clubs have busy past summer presenting numerous air shows flight demonstrations mall displays Ocean County Modelers Toms River NJ Atlantic County Sky Blaz ers casino capital East Coast have reaped bundle far memberships local recognition such events largest such event took place McGuire Air Force Base near Wrightstown NJ air show team ALFA SQUADRON shared Air Force Armed Forces Day 280000 attended event Most March 1 980 75 District II Report Continued clubs agree air shows gratifying satisfying contests Try sometime youll amazed public interest aviation buffs youll attract South jersey will shine again winter Navy Lakehurst will host least three Indoor organizationsThe Ocean County Modelers Crossing Free Flight Group Delaware Valley Federation Model Clubs Pennsylvania Present winter schedule will include least two Indoor meets per month thin sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dew Brawn District Ill Vice-President 8534 Huddleston Street Cincinnati OH 45236 Associate Vice-Peesidenits Joe Eiben 36980 Valley Forge Dr Solon OH 44139 Francis Fluharsy 504 21st St. Vienna WV 26101 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut Sn Philadelphia PA 19107 hope makes deadline found out last night deadline Monday today Saturday would like thank voted election particularly satisfying note District III best vote turnout nationwide hope represent well ask con stituency keep informed views can better understand pulse district time have unable contact previous AVPs Contest Board members have talked have agreed continue except Ed Wisser will remain Scale Contest Board wants retire AVP am left somewhat look ing AVPs couple areasspecifically western Pennsylvania area northwest Ohio area Any volunteers last Executive Council meeting represented district proxy unable vote due fact District Columbia law prohibits proxy voting boards directors Although law must obviously abide decid ed have legal staff investigate alterna tives proxy voting district loses its representation its VP some reason unable attend Executive Council meet ing Nats will held District Ill 1980 WORKS Club Dayton presented council proposal host Nats Wilmington 01-I under new very radical concept feel will increase Nats participation allow clubs involved running some portion Nats share profits having concession rights area club interested running event exchange concession rights area portion same let us know also will need general help can get volunteer now avoid late rush sorrowful note have just learned half-time flying show accident December 9th New York football game fatal spectators shame freak accident like should claim life must use opportunity fur ther stress flying safety avoid getting situation can lead accidents IJelaware cs Columbia 0 Maryland h tarolioa IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foremau District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Associate Vice-Peasidonino Wayne Abernethy 5221 Marlboro Pike Hillside MD 20027 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 23606 Howard Crispin 611 Seechwood Dr Charlontsnille VA 22901 V Bill Helws 2000 Tynola Road Charlotte NC 28210 Snotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809 John Preston 7012 Elnira Court Fails Church VA 22042 Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetnenille NC 28301 column being written just before Christmas will appear Model viotion March issue youll receive Feb ruary reason confusing opening statement explain some will hear about upcoming Executive Council meeting January before report appears print February January council meeting Orlando report council Flying Site Employee Committee will presented committee appointed November council meeting consists Cliff Piper 1-lorrace Cain As chairman have re ceived some excellent ideas Cliff Horrace also John Worth Most council aware fact good flying site clubs biggest asset Without good site dont have club What committee would like see come out council meeting full-time em ployee AMA Headquarters handle flying site procurement national level also assist AMA chartered clubs local level get keep flying sites would also keep up-to-date file proposals pro gress work very closely clubs flying site problems could also publish list clubs have flying sites map get basic need writing up infor mation can disseminated clubs such legal advice flying site problems prepare flying site proposal raise money flying site fund advice property purchases many AMA Headquarters has tremendous amount information now file could used full-time flying site employee AMA clubs needs put usable format need someone full-time basis what Horrace Cliff hope January council meeting Headquarters Relocation have received lot letters com ments Headquarters moving Springfield OH No have decided move HQ Springfield council has proposal Springfield couple other places also no decision move HQ anywhere yet looking proposals favor move out Washington DC area believe AMA should stay around Washington area maybe right down town Washington least same lo cal area has taken AMA years build up its rapport various government agencies like FCC Parks Recrea tion Department feel close feeling would deteriorate moved away DC known fact lot large cor porations maintain local office DC just close Washington scene has proven times closeness can very beneficial organization exam ple just recently AMA HQ local staff Frequency Committee along some mod el industry people sit-down meeting FCC discussed 25 50 new RC frequencies Washington meeting might have easy accomplish However am favor moving HQ operation suitable location office space better facilities per haps owning own land building still staying comparatively close governmental agencies work Perhaps good iocation would Maryland Virginia areas fringe DC Let know feel about Sit down take time write few lines After AMA does belong AMA have heard opinionslets hear yours Whats Happening District IV Delaware Get-Together 3rd December opportunity visit Delaware clubs Wilmington good turnout meeting feel very good discussion AMA relat ed business came away lot good ideas clubs two three clubs represented meeting hope benefitted sure did Thanks suggestions fellowship excellent din ne r Tidewater Model Soaring Society Date Change Indoor Meet Due problem Coliseum date Indoor meet changed February 10th March 9th time get model ready plan take part contact 804444-8836 days 804428-8064 evenings find out Coliseum available practice flying DC Maxecuters Maxecuters 6th Annual National Capital Indoor Scale Contesttenta tively scheduled 3rd weekend March Andrews AFB events including FAC Scale WWI Combat Navy Scale P-nut Scale No-Cal Scale Golden Age Pennyplane Manhattan Start building now because premier contests East Coast Central Carolina RC Club Thanks put ting newsletter mailing list Keep coming enjoy Fredericksburg Aeromasters Looks like Aeromasters have kept up what go ing local parks recreation departments item news lettermaybe some other clubs can contact local parks officials get ball rol ling Aeromasters Receive Permission Fly ParkOn November 7th Frank Blow sisted Bill Schultz Dave Hancock ap peared before Fredericksburg Stafford Park Authority Board requested permis sion fly RC aircraft tract land Park Authority just acquired board members apparently impressed Franks T-6 asked good questions about RC granted permission Aeromasters fly subject some minor re strictions proposal will presented next club meeting approval hope fully work can begin runway other facilities near future Thats month last thought Contact local AVP find out whats going AMA knowsask him 76 Model Aviation Alabama da ga rssppr to Rico V South Carolina essee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birminoham 35209 205 879-5550 Associate Vice-Presidenes John Gorday 115 Bayberry Lane Jackson MS 39212 Jerome Hall 4328 Baywood Dr Hrantsvjlle AL 35805 Richard Jackson 108 Thornlec St Charleston Hgts SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr. Del ray Beach FL 33444 Phillip McDowell 6521 Rolling Fork Dr. Nashville TN 37205 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00866 Box 1532 Fajardo FR 00648 Ed Moorenan P0 Box 1643 Cohn AFO FL 32542 Tore Thacker 2390C Lawnencenille Hwy. Decatur GA 30033 Valkyrles Manatee Coirntv F I. fortunate having friend like Borden Chemical Company has provided flying site Thats good news bad news field came complete resident alligator runway 09 water hazard Nevertheless club members Bobby Smith Roy Randall fly float equipped planes off gator pond Model fliers arent easily discouraged good news Imperial Radio Control Club Polk County FL help local merchants raised $1360 35 MDA local merchants donated prizes including grand prize choice TV RC plane bad news winner chose TV Maybe winner already house full RC planes other hand modeler knows theres always room model picture below will see few models displayed recently Central Georgia RC Aircraft League active club great plans ability carry plans completion club members building Quickee SOOs 1980 orniect Theres fun numbers II Atlanta SkyRaiders Control Line club would like see some numbers have five contests past two years five six contestants club mostly Stunt oriented does have active Combat flier would like some competition paraphrase old saying What sound Combat flier com batting District V does have outstanding Control Line fliers example Walt Perkins Les McDonald have made US Con trol Line Team going Poland year Walt qualified first teammate JE Aibritton another district Team Rac ing Les qualified first Precision Aero batics would like thank Control Liners Gene Martine Joe Chambers Stephen Zalenski Gross Scruggs participating unoffi cial poll sponsored Stunt News concerning 1980 Nats Stunt News published ques tionnaire could detached sent directly district vice-presidents would good idea other special interest groups am quite interested obtaining information possible about matter interest modelers district other districts matter get several let ters month over country Mickey Walkerfrom Atlanta GA took Quarter Scale P-Si South Carolina recently have engine sag takeoff caus ing broken prop Now ordinarily broken prop no big deal case Quarter Scale however prop can cost $10 $15 morel LeGrande Ham South Carolina get ting Scale big wayhe flying J-3 9-foot wingspan picture below doesn e much hint its real size infrequently plans published Model Aviation magically transform themselves model airplanes Witness example Frank Metzgers Old Reliable Rodger Bakers AG-i president West Alabama Aero Modelers Rick Dixie Cup Martin showed up clubs field real honest-togosh wood airplane covered red white popular colors Tuxcaloosa After several successful flights heard comment balsa airplanes fly better Ironical ly program next club meeting en titled fiberglass wing Since 1947 Charlie Howard Columbus GA has kept accurate log book flight has made either Control Line Radio Controlled planes Its book type plane engine flying location date total time air everything pertaining flight has over 14000 recorded flights Anyone want challenge him best documented history individual model airplane flying years Nats intend recognize 15 club newsletters outstanding perform ance first five will designated Dis trict V TOP FLIGHT newsletters next 10 will designated District V OUT STANDING newsletters eligible must mailed published prior Nats Illinois ana cky nstoor VI DISTRICT REPORT Horrace Cain District VI Vice-President 525 Weidner Road Boftala Grove ttllfl9fl Aaoc5e VoeFresde,S Ohack Delano 4031 N Mjtdrner Indianapolis IN 46226 Bichard Genline III 3611 Greentield Rd. Oinainoy IL 02301 Prank Hughes 401 5 Birdin Plarnobune MO 64477 Glenn Lee 819 Mandrake Batania tL 60510 Helen Olsen 820 Old Bonhorsurre Rd uninersity Cmv MO 03132 Jim Sears P0 Boo 308 Bargin KY 40310 Bob uder-m,od 4109 ConnorO Oak Dr St Louis MD 63128 winter model aviation action projects KC MO Sunchasers Northern Knights waiting warmer weather Mall shows films create good public relations controlled environment Contrast bad public relations over national news media unfortunate accident RC model football sta dium Remember whatever youre doing takes thousand ATTA BOYS replace OHS--TI Continued next page March 1 980 77 Effective communication twoway street AMAs non-paid volun teer officers doing utmost make AMA kind organiza tion members wish thoughts contained pages month yours arent apt known unless writeto AMA vice-president district representative associate vice-president area Complete communications linkwrite Frank Metzger built Old Reliable .A plans flies great Veco 19 Kraft radio rn-wager uaer u- nuin tram ivi plans Uses K&B 40 Kraft radio District VI Report Cont HAPPENINGS March 1-2 Ft Wayne IN Flying Circuits Glenbrook Mall Show Toledo Organizational meeting big model crowd May absorb QSAA Details J Nelson 640 Berkshire Ct Downers Gv IL 60515 Indoor outdoor FF news frm CIA Informer Dick Covalt 2716 Catalina Dr Anderson IN 46012 Chicago Aero Angels CL Club hosted 700lap 50-mile sport race 19 started 6 completed Stoo Willoughby 1st AVP Glenn Lee 2nd St Louis Eagles soared over Miss Val ley club challenge glider meet about 1% total points District VI Club Team RC Fun Fly Con test moving along Kentucky State meet Lexington early June Indiana Illinois State meets Indianapolis Bloomington July 19-20 District meet Indianapolis Sep tember 13-14 Info AVP Come Big MO Several changes District Officers have made Rick Gerling Quincy IL replaces Roger Geers AVP Paul Proefrock Lexing ton KY replaces Mike Mueller RC Contest Board member William Bud Bodizoch Pal atine IL new CL Contest Coordinator Pat English Vincennes IN will coordi nate Free Flight Paducah KY AeroModelers Glitch contained good statement Ill tiass trom Flying Building im portant facets hobby end result hobby racked problems good time get some out discussion Ive requested AMA provide Clubs steps obtain IRS non-profit status Vol unteer Club Work could written off donation read AMA should have solution NATS financial problem Lincoln cost AMA $2773999 out pocket promised interesting ar ticle month certain developments indicate delay order time will ask review 79 Model i4ation articles AMA Executive Council ac tions prepare own list likes dislikes Keep list handy come AMA has rather hectic year Still some optimism activity being seen Frequency Flying Site prob lems ever before membership information available about AMA workings previously ever present ed Ithe eternal pessimistfeel well about frequency future real test comes after FCC issues Notice Proposed Rule Making com panies TI NSC Motorola wanting dustrial frequencies will have say Both TI NSC have expressed interest mass media use 72 MHz security systems etc well AMA prepares its homework will make difference SOARs November newsletter contained reprint Milwaukee Flying Falcons newsletter Gullo Fornary Attorney Ra cine WI Concerning liability Obviously want no exposure liabilitystop fly ing want maximum exposure run field rules Life has lived probabilities possibilities prudent course enjoy hobby adopt enforce common sense reasonable rules field Executive Council certainly let such advice go unheeded voted incor porate NMPRA Guidelines safety rules AMA Rulebook Pylon Racing Besides adding mess administrative problems contest open Pandoras Box insur ance liabilities rules far beyond rea sonable now Sport Pylon good club event legislated almost out business race know rules Council quick hinder fun event RC some what slow enhance memberships ad ministrative interests Executive Session directly asked Headquarters representative three prepared questions requiring yes no answers answered No presented Council copies ter-office memos proving beyond reason able doubt correct answer question YES demonstration level credibility can expect AMA Headquarters Council member did appear interest majority other Council members So now have some prob lems can discussed Think bit completing winter project comments invited FLY SAFE Iowa n esota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Gsoff Styles District VII Vice-President 6060 N Lydell Avenue Whitefish Day WI 53217 Ajeodet Veudest Janses Clark 444 Wondelese Dr. NE Cedar Rapids IA 52401 John E Lorbieck 5847 N 67th St. Milwaakne WI 53218 Robert 0 Lsrdberg 4928 toga St. Dsloth MN 55804 Willian Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Tr. St Joseph MI 49085 Al Scidnsore 5013 Dorsett Or. Madison WI 53711 Ron Sears 132S Roslyn Pontiac Ml 48054 Terry Taylor 6308 Loninbardy Ln. Crystal MN 55428 As can see new face top column guys gals voted MANY THANKS will very best justify confidence have approximately 70000 mem tiers AMA would guess 133 clubs listed District VII must 4000 less want represent regardless area interest model aviation AMA must members organization people Executive Council must keep mind mem bers should let us forget am going job will need cooperation asso ciate vice-presidents later also members can take time communicate will keep things simpler terms mail volume will work through AVP always feel free contact direct choose attend Executive Council meeting would like have reasonable idea what average District VII member has mind concerning problems aims Acad emy Early year sent questionnaire clubs Wisconsin actually got five replies enough form much opinion dont get input District 1980-1981 personal views will present council meetings fair speak up counted will have spoken associate vicepresidents time read will have told view position paid voluntary nobody en titled title he/she does perform job So have given existing AVPs choice working members betterment AMA dropping position letting find another person can useful Having discussed Ken Morris outgoing district VP am sure will see some new names listed above soon know someone im mediate area active willing inter ested making positive contribution let have his/her name will make contact need AVPs can add some life fire district sure would nice AVPs could also handle camera get some photos column plan attend couple major func tions state district 1980 March will Lansing Ml Fourth Annual Expo run CARDS city 78 Model Aviation Wisconsin State Champion Chuck Frail ing Suds City Sailplane Team Winners Standard Class L-R 1Bob Johnson Fond du Lac 2Keith Scidmore Madison Unlimited Winners IL-HI 1Gregg Seydell 2Chuck Frailing 3Efrain Vila 4Ron Kopp Suds City Sailplane Team will also time Site Dis trict VII East Meeting look forward meeting members attend As suitable dates functions avail able will see can fit events calendar work schedule basic approach Academy members organization means both members rind council have responsibilities make wishes opinions known district VP may vote things want help institute policies like So again say SPEAK UP As get deeper council matters will keep posted developments what try behalf IMPORTANT POINTI would like newsletter editors district add name mailing lists club does have newsletter may suggest think seriously about starting page sure helps tQ keep mem bers swing things makes stronger club would like see AMA reach 100000-member level desir able definitely possible mem bers have stronger voice will have FAA FCC want keep flying no matter what segment hobby/sport appeals us strength numbere opposite page couple pho tos Wisconsin State Glider ChampionArkansas C Louisiana C New Meecn homa VIII DISTRICT REPORT John Embry District VIII Vice-President 609 So Lebanon Street Sulphur LA 70663 Associate Vice-Presidents Buzz Anerill 9117 La Barranea NC Alborquerque NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Sulphur LA 70663 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 william Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleasanron TX 78064 Larry Surtor 1415 Manor Dr Bartlesnille OK 74003 Another month has rolled columns regularly know District VIII did have last month Un til last weekend probably would have very apologetic nonsense ever fellow member LARKS Lake Charles Area Rebecca Phelps cor nered read riot act about negativism developed recent weeks right doing two things wrong 1 feeling sorry myself 2 setting impossible goals see have office year now now hoped shake everyone hands tend least meeting club district etc ad infinitum well friends simply unrealistic District VIII has busy yearmany excellent contests great rep resentation Nats Trans-America Relay Race fun flys forth attendance Sono moreapologies Along line thought several indi viduals District VIII have particularly excelled particular field interest refer 1980 Control Line World Championships held Poland Bob Gieseke Irving TX former World Cham pion will again competing Precision ship held Simplicity Products Proving Site Port Washington WI thanks Simplicity generosity second final stage event Incidentally beautiful trophy Frailing holding presented First Wisconsin National Bank November 9 10 attend ance Executive Council meeting held Washington DC alternate Ken Mor ris will already have seen report proceedings MA comment hope future meetings will productive Bong Eagles Free Flight club southern Wisconsin region pictured PBS TV show called Incomplete Sportsman Footage flying activities screened publicity greatly appreciated Bong Eagles third month youth model aviation pro gram giving classes teenagers Hamilton School Milwaukees south side Using Delta Dart other model supplies showing young people build fly Free Flight planes also engaged active membership drive Finally monthly series Indoor contests planned winterstarting Delta Darts ranging throueh Pennvolanes right up Stand-Off Scale attended monthly meeting recently impressed enthusiam talents mem bers Thats month Aerobatics George Cleveland Kenner LA will part US Combat Team second time Also Sherwood Buckstaff Houston TX will Combat Team Incidentally information brought attention Walt Perkins lives Ocala FLmany thanks Walt congratualtions Bob George Sher wood bulk column going de voted November Executive Council meeting Actually following written airborne en route home two-day meeting packed very long agenda some fire works hopefully some meaningful ac tions am going hit high spots because numerous other entries about meeting will undoubtedly appear pages First what consider some very good news AMAs attorney dealing FCC obtaining additional RC fre quencies reported council very detailed concise manner matter progressing well view FCC re cently asked meeting discuss several questions primarily technical nature cidentally attorney graduate electrical engineer worked masters degree en gineering studied law has worked FCC now practices FCC law ex clusively tell let know appears have big guns project rate answer FCC questions being prepared AMA attorney collaboration least believe other manufacturers will done before December 31 1979 now thought FCC will ready issue Notice Proposed Rule Making summer 1980 Following notice follows comment period assume princi pally receive objections After period FCC considers comments either issues new rules cancels petition Now hopefully have edge seat must ask patient bit longer final issue rules approved could still two years away FCC really moves slowly unfortunately told petitions letters etc slow down same people working pro posal have take time read 180 degrees situation couple years ago CBers wanted take frequencieswe wanted stop slow down project did Oh yes now appears likely route new channels narrow band FM 72-76 MHz band Note said appears last item concerning RC frequencies Out discussion above also came some additional information about commercial use RC frequencies Most important 80 90 frequencies available people Some success has talking people companies often knowing installed trans mitters RC frequencies cases know what other slots available have commercial user RC frequency area can locate identify him hoemwork rules frequencies go see him Some modelers have helped companies applica tions change frequencies some have offered buy new crystals themwouldnt low price relief interference like tend information can will contact people AMA compiling list commercial 72 MHz users microfilm other vice-pres idents Once available intend take initiative myself Right now dont know District VIII number huge will obviously take time Incidentally FCC records reportedly maintained hand crank computer thus traditionally six months behind getting awfully long quick summary some other council business 1980 Nationals shaping up Ohiono final word looks good An AMA bid going World Indoor Championship West Baden IN 1980 World Control Line Championship Chicago 1982 new guest membership AMA approved voted recommend RC Contest Board immediately clude NMPRA safety rules AMA rules Pylon events reviewed brand new AMA film other items handled leave minutes report new film entirely devoted forms Scale runs 37 minutes really great have copy may re quest directly may obtain Headquarters Dont forget also have copy Marvelous Miniatures almost hour large AMA display use mall shows etc also yoursfor asking Note new address John Embry 509 South Lebanon Street Sulphur LA 70663 Give enough lead time shipment UPS bus either film display way word safety closing recently tended fun fly held conjunc tion CaVOilCade Festival Port Arthur TX good time March 1980 79 District VIII Report Cont possible partial exception yours truly flew old reliable bird right ground low pass reason antihisti mines cold taking medicine Now know what instructions bottle say about driving being drowsy Fortunately hit ground air plane repairable So long now Colorado C Kansas aska Dakota h Dakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Vince Menkewski District IX Vice-President 105 Waldo Circle Bellevue NE 68005 Associate Vice-Presidents Charles Branvor 2220 Maniposa Blvd Casper WY 8260t Pool Kegel 910 North 12th Fargo NO 58102 Travis McGinnis 8027W Blot Circle Arvada CO 60005 Jim OReilly 4760 N Battir Wichita KS 67220 Jim Ricketto 516 S Cloodas Sivox Falls SD 57103 Move Move last months column promised another point view presidents pro posal moving AMA Headquarters out Washington DC Actually last months col umn appeared completely different report originally planned original dealt entirely move HQ subject Because personally feel nega tive thinking appalling original reeked negativity discarded hoped waiting another month reaction proposal would cool down didnt work presidents proposal consists two parts 1 purchase versus rent argument 2 Washington DC versus someplace place else argument Most us can come up long list advantages ownership over renting fact rent case $29000 seems make discussion urgent Keep mind however yearly cost proposed Springfield project $49000 next 25 years Before get too involved lets get back what have other alternatives Certainly existing structure would less costly new AMA can also explore possibil ity purchasing larger building office space can rented other NAA divi sions Having NAA divisions under roof could benefit everyone help pay freight speak little thought should go what purchase As staff Head quarters under increasing pressure work various government agencies identify potential flying sites government property addition results close relationship FCC just now being realized 50 new frequencies horizon Over 1600 other associations can see advantages Washington location operations So fact price property costly loca tions Consequently difference costs savings amounts lessthan 1%of budget prompts president suggest spend money move entire HQ operation spend money train new employees replace will move experience new guy fice interruption services hinder work agencies supposed dealing directly makes fuss over current price remember what getting headquarters Springfield would like play ing handball wall Seasoned Fliers Thank club secretaries sent list candidates all-season seasoned-flier award now have idea stalwarts award patches can ordered would also terested photos Season Flier activities column archives Next month 2-year summary Asiorva losnia ii da x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarboreugh District X Vice-President 2501 Armoor Lane Redondo Beach CA 90278 Associate Vice-Presidents Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Fort Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Alex Chisolm 1100 West Sham Fresro CA 93711 Loonie Kroeher 4295 Boulder I-tiny. Las Vegas NV 89121 John Food 4269 Syoko Circle San Jose CA 95136 Bob Reynolds Rn 8 Boy 51 Tutson AZ 65710 Betty Scream 3723 Soowden Ave Loon Beach CA 90808 Keith Whiroey 14465 Jopiter Dr Salt Lake City UT 64117 Ill start off month item fresh mind attended flying dem onstration put El Tom Marine base Toys Tots effort mentioned last column Quite large number name fliers dropped thing front about 2500 people wont mention names because might forget somebody might justifiably upset best part whole show wasit televised Los Angeles NBC outlet Channel 4 did two-hour Sunday show right base interviewed various personalities usually week ly show background could heard sound model engines public address system describing activities public Once TV would cut modeling activities show model action interview modeler Dave Herbert brought whole show about interviewed flew Byron Pitts interview continued Dave club Sky-Naughts Saddleback Valley commended effort twohour TV show prime time 4 pm 6 pm attended year-end meeting Freeflight Model Airplane Association Southern California help schedule next years contest calendar elections scheduled night 1980 officers turned out werent held en tire cast officers volunteered another year lrv Aker remains president Joe Norcross secretary Bill Bogart treasurer vice-president 1980 version US Freeflight Championships 10th annual John Ferrer agreed CD Joe Norcross will assistant CD Bill Bogart will once again business manager Some time back wrote new flying field Control Line Gardena club brought about Flying Tigers Gardena scheduled attend meeting early December company Ive 17 years scheduled annual Christmas dinner same night So contact ed Larry Rice clubs program coordina tor told him dilemma said no problem So took new AMA Scale film Modelings Grand Illusions projector him showed club club wants see terrific new AMA film just drop line schedule next meeting Dont forget AMA display booth have use last put use El Toro/Dave bert flying demonstration Prior booth film Marvelous Miniatures possession Chuck Asprion clubs mall show Flying Circus Camarillo has already 80 Model Aviation Bud Atkinson John Worth Earl Witt Ed Cox Kansas City Hazel Bob Throckmorton Northern Knights field Field Rules posted Shawnee Mission site KS invited back next year Chuck says film showed full house time run 22 times stayed re peat performances Chuck mentioned club has overcome problem faced clubsthat being few no say display newer novice members feel overpowered super builders says some super builders wouldnt bring model because didnt want hurt feelings novices Flying Circus no longer has Modelerof Month Rather have modeler year Points awarded attendance work parties model presentation form presentation models judged complexity 1-20 craftsmanship 1 -10 originality 1-1 0 presentation 1-10 novice bonus 10 points novice has less year experience showed AMA film Marvelous Miniatures Orange Coast RC Club back members saw Lew Szallay requested could show Huntington Beach Exchange Club member sent film him could better inform businessmen others about RC flying need exposure like Utah AVP Keith Whitney tells flying activity minimal due cold weather says meet being planned Free Flight models skis takes hardy sort fly kind conditions also re ports new RC glider club being formed Salt Lake area District X will have new Control Line Contest Board member 1980 Vic Garner went over 120 required vote margin recently concluded election will replac ing Pete Brandt has board 10 years Bill Northrop remains RC board mem ber other election held Voting very very light RC election quite spirited Control Line election Let know want attend club meetings Dont forget AMA table top display mall shows exhibi tions whatever THERMALS Alaska o ana C togon ington xl DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District Xl Vice-President 1411 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98117 Associate Vice-Presidents Al Culver t507 Soon Elm Pocatello ID 8320t Simon Oreese Rn 1 Boo 48 Broadniem MT 590t5 Ed McColloraqh 53 SE St Portland OR 972t5 Orlando Oly Renjo 25608 Dover Ct Keon WA 98031 Chock Thompson N 3et3 Normandie Spokane WA 99205 Doe Zipoy 2t4t8 NE Main St Redmond WA 98052 District meetings planned District XI far year follows February 4 Seattle-Boeing Hawks Swap Meet February 16 Rams Symposium Seattle area Mid-April Benton Co Mod el Expo Corvallis Early May Boise South Idaho Model Airplane Symposium will probably distirct meeting CAMS Symposium Coeur dAlene spring have no details nor com mitment following report pictures submitted Ed McCollough AVP Portland several Ed has submitted year appreciated Lake Vancouver Seaplane Fun-Fly end September marks last Seaplane meets sponsored Portland SkyKnights year contest CDd Jerry Holcomb unlike Haystack fea tured beautiful flying weather thing marred contest presence hungry little hornets seemed Twelve fliers signed up contest couple fliers Dave Hallmark Rod Punches come way LaGrande no further away Salem rest Dick Hansen else won first fol owed closely Bill Foster Salem RC Pilots Assn second third Vein AhI berg along Hansen SkyKnight Unfortunately no Scale entries year good weather usually happens contest should ideal time put Scale seaplane contest trail Some local fliers involved Lake Tapps Seaplane Fun Fly put Mt Ranier RC Society Bob Pfeiffer CD during third weekend August An interesting innovation giving trophy five events winner event eligible win others Although weather looked mis erable fact flying great 17 entries braved elements get Dick Hansen Portland SkyKnights won trophies unfortunately dont have information about other winners Also pictures came out too dark use closing would like remind Dis trict XI members Benton Co Model Exposition will taking place April should mark calendars spend second weekend April Corval lis OR addition static contest Scale non-Scale planes will fun-fly Camp Adair fieldand other new unusual occurences will District Xl meeting probably Saturday exact time will announced later March 1980 81 Bill Foster Salem RC Pilots starts original float olane Note inboard spoilers/flaps Orville Brooks Nieuport about week after Haystack during get-together Lake Van couver Below Oopsl Jerry Holcombs unusual AA canard seaplane Photos Bob Belch Portland SkyKnights MRRCS Seaplane Contest nf tho seaplanes Vnnmusgr winner seaplauieDick Hansen modified Taurus floats 10K Sig Mfgs Cub Selected AMA No 2 Model AMAs Cub modification Del ta Dart both designed Frank Ehling has many years wonderful intro ductory model Schools clubs individ uals hae used have lots lots Delta Dart Bashes Much good will fine introductions have however always gone down drain because no follow-up model easily available bulk Academy Rather turn several very good Number Two type designs available such AMA Maxi ir won NFFS AMA Design Contest few years ago AMA Junior Committee chose Sig Manu facturing Companys Cub since proven design already production Telephone conversations Glen Siga foose Sig Manufacturing John Worth AMA brought out possibilities desirabilities selection AMA Junior Committee has submit ted formal recommendation AMA Head quarters individual members Executive Council effect Sig Cub declared Academy Model Aeronautics second step model after AMA Cub recommendation will agenda January 19 1980 meeting Executive Council counting very heavily approving vote Council fact could already have approved read yourguidance parts AMA Cub manufactured Sterling Models Inc Carl Goldberg Models Inc Forwarded Midwest Model Supply Co Midwest sorts out parts kits plastic tubes packs 35 box Sig Manufactur ing Cu Incs responsibility distribute Such details Sig Cub remain worked out may some modification least packaging present kit know Sig Cub will prove excellent Second Step model simple well thought out SRPSM designed superior modeler Larry Conover step up sizeable ad vancing flat single-surfaced wing cambered double-surfaced Ive seen bunch kids build minimal help. FLY Sure other kits could built after AMA Cub instance theres Thermal Dart Uncle Sam Peck ROG Sig Parasol Comet Cadet others afford useful variety much difficulty variationsof same theme advancements Sig Cub onel fact both Step Step Two models called Cubs may appropriate confusing Lets see Now popular AMA Ehling Cub contests will followed up Sig Conover Cub contests Jan/Feb/Meb AMA Indoor Postal STEVE STOHR Ottawa IL wins winder sending naming contest Actually Steve received honorable mention wins prize anyway sending three names have loads charm sort miss slow majesty Indoor flight offer use appropriate out door contests Now instance wouldnt agree Dash Crash Indoor Postal would aptly name NFFS Rubber-Powered Speed contest Nats Indoor Free Flight Fight sounds appropriate CL Combat Up Up Away Postal e name 0 - t Outdoor Free Flight. especially DT doesnt work Indoors go up up although models sometimes get caught rafters dont go away Thanks Steve weve de cided call contest Fly Forever 1980 AMA Indoor Postal name little apt perhaps certainly much fun yours contest now dont have back issue rules send SASE Ed Whitten copy fly fly some morel Encyclopedia Model Aircraft book touches phases aeromod eling No its complete know dont like books try cover too much book does try book end books No book lets know lots lots wonderful aeromodel ing activity come book isan INTRODUCT ION - very c*iarming introduction. favorite hobby Encyclopedia Model Aircrafts gen eral editor Vic Smead has short forward Walt Schroder Encyclopedia published 1979 Octopus Books Ltd 59 Grosvenor Street London Wi two book stores New York City ex amined both charged $1098 youre daddy auntie granddad wants show different styles model building flying some lucky boy girl book worth much much $1098 book necessarily covers facets brief ly theres enough enable ginner build bit dream about advanced designs come beautiful pictures plastics has RC too much plans beginners models n Indoor Paper Stick job out door 2 ROG P-30 HL Towline Glid ers gas-engined CL plane how-to sections too color photo graphs ly terrific Theres photo Indoor Manhattan Cabin model know like Encyclopedia really good - al though inaccurately titled excellent introduction phase aeromodeling presented less equally allotted space according its percentage activity lets neophyte make own decision types models appeal him Purchase copy Have around home waiting youngster discover cover wonderful world aeromodeling Thats know. a go See next month 82 Model Aviation FLIGHT ED WHITTEN Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005
Edition: Model Aviation - 1980/03
Page Numbers: 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82
AMA Effort Continues NC Frequencies AMAs Frequency Committee met AMA Headquarters Washington DC December 11 12 1979 develop supplementary data requested FCC support AMAs 1978 petition nine RC fre quencies follow-up previous meeting November between AMA FCC officials same subject December meeting however behind scenes work session coordinate committee member input modified speci fic version AMAs original proposal November meeting reported January 1980 issue Model vita ion page 72 see RC Frequency Update December meeting first time entire AMA Frequency Committee met personbusiness normally conducted mail meeting made possible AMA Executive Council its Novem ber 9 meeting authorized travel lodging expense reimbursement committee AMA effort obtain RC fre quencies could expedited As result December Frequency Committee technical background AMAs proposal agreed upon well other details final presentation committee also met FCC officials morning December 12 review committees data favorably re ceived appears now order obtain FCC approval AMA proposal al though number procedural steps process remain accomplished next step scheduled mid-January deliver finished version AMA data FCC expected followed FCC internal circulation approval proposal public comment probably published spring 1980 public comments produce drastic changes proposal possible new RC frequencies could made avail able end 1980 early 1981 AMA proposal compre hensive ever including recommendations con cerning group frequencies model aircraft another cars boats other terrestrial models basis recommendations use narrow band FM NBFM 72 MHz frequency band AMA acting agency FCC effort behalf model interests has involved coordination efforts Hobby Industry Association HIA indivi dual RC equipment manufacturers car boat organizations NAMBA IMPBA AMYA ROAR etc Membership Over 40000 Year End 1980 membership renewal has pro ceeding ahead last years rate ever since renewal notices mailed mid-October time Christmas holiday season 1980 membership figures doubled over 20000 received Thanksgiving Day renewals being re ceived rate between 4500 5000 per week Senior Citizen memberships new cate gory 1980 65 over reached almost 800 mid-December Teen age 1980 members officially known Seniors tween 15 19 years age 2372 mid-December about third paying extra magazine 1980 Juniors up 15 years old 1526 members almost 300 paying extra maga zine 1980 membership total years end running between 5 6% higher 1979 very close time record year figures 1978 Former AMA President Ken Held Hospital AMA No7 meaning AMAs seventh President Ken Held Livonia Ml De cember St Josephs Hospital Ann Arbor MI being treated leukemia good prognosis Kens presidential years 1953-1956 didnt really retire after Hes very interested active ever since has seen regularly recent years various model trade shows staunch supporter AMA So Ken taking easier now doctors orders still chipper anxious hear old friends Communications may sent hospital Kens home 16693 Bell Creek Lane Livonia MI 48154 March 1980 69 AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents L Worlds Largest Sport Aviation Organization AMA Committee December meetings Washington Standing left right John Strong Chairman Wheaton MD Dick Jansson Maitland FL Walt Good Port Richey FL Bob Aherle Hauppauge NY C Torrey Williams Jacksonville FL Jack Albrecht Oceanside CA Also participating meeting Fred Marks Gaithers burg MD Rich Palmer representing HIA Fairfield NJ John Worth Carl Maroney AMA HO Jack Smith AMAs legal counsel specialist FCC matters Presidents OUTLQJK Earl F Witt 26 Warwick Drive Chambersburg PA 17201 THE FIRST MEMBERSHIP SURVEY membership survey published January issue Model Aviation getting great response just received own issue MA survey answers started coming through mail Ron Morgan worked up computer program tabulating survey complet ed portion program per mits totaling computers wife refers Barbie Doll because prolif eration accessories completed program will include disk filing print-out survey surprising result tabulating surveys no constant trend categoryvirtually ballot tabulated has different priority arrangement outstanding pri ority picked modelers AMAs top priority received near ly twice rating other Promotion Hobby/Sport time point clear items AMA Head quarters Executive Council have putting considerable time ef fort rank very low survey results survey tabu lated January Council Meeting will agenda discussed date December 16th since West Coast replies just starting come since have written say circulating survey clubs will continue tabulate come later surveys received far have tabu lated give idea its running have included below Part AMA Priorities 1 Promotion Hobby/Sport 2 Obtaining Radio Frequencies 3 Flying Site Assistance 4 Membership Services S Providing Competition Rules 6 Sponsoring National Championships 7 Sponsoring Junior Programs 8 Model viation Magazine 9 Sponsoring World Championships 10 Special Events ie Trans-Am trade shows etc 11 Film Library 12 Model Aviation Museum 13 Awards & Recognitions 14 Other Part II Reason Joining AMA 1 Individual Insurance 3 5% 2 Club Requirements 18% 2 Supporting National Representa tion Hobby/Sport 18% 3 Entering Sanctioned Contests 12% 4 Flying Site Requirements 9% 5 Receiving Model viation Magazine 4% 6 Technical Educational Assist ance 3% 7 Otherl% Part III Magazine Issue 71% Would prefer have maga zine optionaL 29% Would prefer NOT have magazine optional 71% given option taking magazine would take 29% given option taking magazine would NOT take As stated above will continue tabulate surveys come would like add input survey can found column January issue Model Aviation COMMENTS AND THANKS Letters notes included half survey mail re ceived took time write thank preciate efforts Luckily few asked assist ance think will able include workload Some notes really boosted morale would like share comments you. received considerable encourage ment proposal relocate AMA Headquarters no negative com ments date person informed Springfield OH proposed re location site within 600 miles 70% population wealth US Another made very important suggestion previously ed architects drawing no loading area trucks majority comments magazine gentleman numbered Model Aviation AMAs 3989th priority feelings have noted man said dont save magazines just interesting articles thanks sending article completed survey modeler elated finally found use miscellaneous post card suggested ask news letter editors survey clubs think its great idea hope some editors will interested enough suggested ideas AMA consider assure will included report Council survey Again thanks keep new surveys coming NATIONALS PLANNING Nationals planning has received setback seems Flying Ti gers Airline looking mid-western base relocate operations Wilmington OH hoping have Nationals bases considering Therefore management Wilmington field reluctant sign long-range contract committing use airport Nationals summer Nation als planning meeting originally sched uled 15th 16th December cancelled until site can posi tively contracted summer Chuck Shade Dick Nutting Cincinnati have looking alter nates area event Wil mington available Hopefully will have firm 1 980 Nationals plan time read article alter natives present plan point appear Nationals Free Flight event Ohio area return ing Lake Charles 70 Model Aviation FCC RADIO FREQUENCIES committee working FCC has optimistic reports just gave Nationals latest word have result technical data furnished RC dustry plan 48 model aircraft-only radio frequencies being considered Federal Communications Commis sion frequencies would narrow band FM although compet ing few commercial frequencies should offer enough selection fair ly interference free given area Thir ty channels cars boats also suggested have received comments Ike Kerschner Pennsylvania Clay Freinwall Washington state 6-meter band repeaters ap parently becoming growing problem suggestion has move RC 50-515 MHz no way can compete repeaters FAI have just returned first ex perience United States representa tive Federation Aeronautique ternationale Aeromodelling committee ClAM held Paris 29th 30th November meeting attended representatives 28 coun tries Fortunately official language meetings English Therefore little difficulty following pro cedures agenda originally pre sented appeared overwhelming document little chance com pleting two days However follow ing committee meeting first day number items agenda withdrawn tabled otherwise disposed leaving very little work general session accomplish full report items affecting aeromodelling will subsequently published Model viation immediate interest mem bership scheduling World Championships Indoor Models West Baden IN 20th 24th June scheduling World Championships Space Models rock ets Lakehurst NJ September 7th through 12th Several open international events also scheduled Free Flight Categories FlA FlB FlC scheduled second weekend February Taft CA Fourth Sierra Cup FlA FlB Fl C scheduled 18th 19th October Sacramento CA Scale World Championships will held Ottawa Canada 19th through 26th July Last month summary November 9-10 AMA Executive Council meeting deci sions noted proposal John Grigg District II Vice-President approved details proposal follows Special Interest Group Recognition ballot its members 4 Require annual membership renewal through annual dues payment 5 Maintain current membership lists deliver 11 copy annually later July 1 Executive Director AMA AMA membership confirmation sub sequent confirmation report Council should further noted Coun cils approval publication Model Aviation magazine comments noting Council favorably received proposal Presumably conditions special terest group recognition will stand unless adSpecial interest groups within AMA recognized general benefit membership organization through contribution universally accepted rules competition specialty other contributions special importance reasons among others agreed to mutual benefit both AMA special interest groups Executive Council AMA establish following minimum requirements re cognition special interest groups advisors rules policy-making bodies AMA Special interest groups recognition AMA shall 1 Require continuing membership AMA of its US citizen members 2 Maintain working set bylaws ap proved accepted its members 3 Elect officers least biannually verse comments received might cause some reconsideration modification Previously 1979 Nats council meeting noted special interest groups might able meet same criteria feeling council members special interest group might need looked its own merits case comments special interest group would appreciated noting whether conditions recognition acceptable problems volved group meet con ditions Please forward comments AMA HQ copying distribution council mem bers 1979 Mail Ballot--Proposed By-Laws Revision--Results PROPOSAL 1 Regarding NAA Representation AMA Executive Council PROPOSAL 2 Regarding No Proxy Voting AMA Executive Council 12 345 6789 10 11 Unknown TOTAL 5583 115 74 96 102 94 93 48 156 52861054 1120 7698596 1334101 DISTRICT FOR 1 AGAINST 1 FOR 2 AGAINST 2 498710677969589784914749 1 16 1639 15 10 245 216 801002 10136 Two views December 11-12 meeting AMA Frequency Committee Washington See page 69 names details meeting March 1 980 71 SECRETARY-TREASURERS REPORT Jim McNeilI AMA Secretary-Treasurer 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 month going finish presenting Kip Smythes member ship department AMA Headquarters think important members aware dues money being spent central office lovely lady Mrs Norma Curl ings handles AMA chartered clubs few years ago AMA sprinkling chartered clubs around country Today hundreds hundreds 1300 Norma issues club certificates insurance certificates assigns club numbers on She rides herd clubsa full-time job Off duty loves fly real airplanes Normas son Ronald computer analyst Treasury Dept Whos Eastern Coast Besides daughter Cheryl has six grandsons granddaughter Shown abovc Mike Woodfolk im portant employee Kips department Mike helps sort checks assists bulk mail generally available help needed 22 single lives Washington DC father likes AMA Mike fourth year Maryland University Pretty Andrea Peterson new em ployee AMA handles member ship calls correspondence answers channels complaints Andrea busy church worker board Ecumenical Charismatic Metro Community Church Washington DC thinks AMA nice place work big picture above Gloria Cook left helps Norma club certif icates Also keeps file club officers married Francis Cook have five children two boys John Dennis also Rhonda Delores Belinda John has rubber-pow ered model airplanes hanging ceiling Dennis takes wind-up free flight bed him AMA magazines school Kentwood Elementary 4th grade Good show Dennis Janet Clifton middle has worked AMA two years handles worksheets bank deposits also Con test Director Leader member pro cessing Janet married Bob Clifton together like go camping fishing target shooting have own boat son Eugene 22 married Linda Brown right AMAs cheerful receptionist first see walk AMA Head quarters although will shifting another job AMA HQ time read meant ask Lin da personal information present forgot Kip Smythe has good department efficient employees proud good job Kip doing Academy See next month Fly CL Models Near Power Lines 72 Model Aviation nree important empiovees lLI mytnes Linda brown RC club enlisted aid CL clubboth AMA char teredto raise lot dough good cause also improve community relations Safe flying adhered strin gently Jack Carlon Top Spectators line up waiting turn buddy-box watching others Right man organized Fund Fly club carl Thigpen shows spectators latest creationa ducted fan Violett A-4 Skyhawk Bottom Left Bob Robinson blocking sun helps nine-year-old carolyn Green paid dollar help Jerrys Kidsand fly dads plane transmitter carolyns father Ken looks fairly calm does loop Mike catalano president River view Flyers looks background Bottom Right Armed load money-making RC balloons volunteer gets ready collect donations Altogether remarkable effort put group modelers togeth er can amazing things ort notice example Riverview Radio Control Flyers Club Elmwood Park NJ raised $1743 Jerry Lewis Muscular Dystrophy Program three days club held Fund Fly over past Labor Day weekend planned half weeks advance basic plan organize buddy box transmitter teams allow public fly RC buck-a-shot proceeds going Muscular Dystrophy club field roped off people attending Flea Market back field invited give try According Carl Thigpen Riverview Flyers MDA Chairman women flying RC men kept coming back seconds thirds Carl said also over heard number women telling husbands should get involved hobby/sportContinued next page Fund Fly Continued safety reasons buddy box trans mitters used club structors During three-day Fund Fly club did have buddy box crash Flight packs transmitter batteries checked ofter flight insure safety models used high-wing 3-channel trainers kept 12 mistakes high altitudes special feature Fund Fly took place Sunday afternoon air show Garden State Circle Burners Con trol Line club Lincoln Park NJ volunteered help heard Riverview RC trying raise money Jerrys Kids Circle Burners came well prepared type model including four-engine job own public address system public treated close-up view models action everything Stunt flying Combat during per formance explained modelers work together ub volved different aspect interest area purpose sameto enjoy hob by/sport raise money MDA urged spectators generous Riverview RC members passed canisters around Although Riverview RC Flyers putting flying demonstrations throughout day Circle Burners public address system made big difference Riverview able put mini pat tern show plaining public exactly what happening According Pauline Robinson MDA co-chairman Most people thought models just doing wild maneuvers plan Bob husband explained what happening over PA could hear excitement crowd including aahhs wows club also food stand set up public could donate ham burgers hot dogs soft drinks Club mem ber wives girl friends daughters sons donated cakes cookies addition doing cooking local dairy Tuscan Farms donated juice Id rather flying RC helium balloons women took up positions inside Flea Market caught people entering money pockets Gemini Models Clifton NJ donated Snap-on Wing Super Champ trainer raffle prize Pyropower Model Fuel Ridgewood NJ donated fuel keep buddy box flights going Rockland RC Club New York loaned club its glider display WW aerial combat paint ing flak holes through hand gliders could flown win prize public got three chances quarter able win hobby hands plastic aprons glider Riverview RC Flyers manning booth got discouraged small wings coming apart left field About 20 minutes later reappeared bottle Hot Stuff proceeded make field repairs' gliders just couldnt stand wings coming off said third day over workers own celebration field night everyone sat around food tent exhausted MDA Committee chairman brought down lobster claws tails fresh corn-on-the-cob cook grill bottle 74 Model Aviation lines thinned out club members took air attract people aeea food tent drew large crowds extra hungry thirsty 90-deg heat point cooks orders going started asking likes rare hamburgers During lull Glider Booth Matt Kebabjian repairs some didnt make smooth landings bubbiy appeared member made toast successful conclusion Fund Fly Everyone vowed make next better clubs September business meeting MDA District Director Jack Whisler asked address members Prior presenting Citation Merit signed Jerry Lewis club gave short talk Mr Whisler related feelings club member came pick up MDA posters canisters told him clubs planned drive half weeks later thought great figured maybe Riverview RC Flyers would raise $400 $500 club member came money asked him went mply said bad raised $1743 amazed said Mr Whisler went explain ddnations would further associations local programs patient care research Riverview Flyers RC Club already planning next years event did raise money good cause introduced spectators hobby/sport cemented community relationsfrom local police department patrolled field 20 minutes during night sure Van Campers guarding food display tents safe ying site neighbors finally got involved modelers Connecticut Main achusetts hlampstiiie Rhode Island ont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Associate Vice-Presidents Robern c Brodeur 405 Main Snreet Nashua NJ 03060 Raymond Gibonlean 39 High Sr Old Town ME 04468 George Parker 7 Paul Dr LeeMA 01238 A Mike Schindler 5 Boldac Dr Ledyard CT 06339 William Wilbur 6 Laurel Am Kiotery MC 03904 Thanks District people voted re-election turnout cumbent encouraging largest percentage ever turned out Dis trict perhaps largest percentage total district membership actually vote slight realignment will announced Associate Vice-Presidents still works Letters about go out pre sent AVPs CB people seek will ingness continue see have other interests will surely have some deep reconsiderations direction year 1980in insurance safety longrange planning regards planning let us put final test total membership desires using questionnaire Earl Witt published column second issue back before have already printed 1000 ques tionnaires same form Earls will computerized Bill Wilbur using Earls computer format will forward ed Earl recaps also original form forms have distributed throughout District AVPs sec ond thousand will mail before Xmas charter clubs CB people fur ther distribution Lets give Earl Witt true feeling majority AMA members New England Send completed forms bunch OK club indi vidually Available request new film AMA Scale great have copy use District Lots calls already scheduled Ill come along whenever possible show can borrow own showing AMA charter clubs other groups will lust schedule fast turn-around via UPS no left waiting New Years Resolutions coverage clubs groups CL FF Indoor Send info inputs pic tures Send too black-and-white 5x7 possible Continued individual re sponse individual problems field pro curement other club problems new committee study field procurement has set up three us Please keep informed successes and/or failures maintaining present flying sites because may help ful overall AMA efforts Congratulations new AMA officers VPs Looks like fine bunch people work District Expo chasing success last year already planning stages date change super flying demos great dis plays mfr participation something youngsters morewith capable help South Shore RC Club friends Charles River other nearby areas Les Hard recent letter has told about Expo plans patterned after success last year include same good things real compliment show leadership area Control Line aircraft near high tension lines constant reminders check RC equipment before fly after hard landing constant reminders fly safe areas pits spectators behind Yet incidents oc cur happen because feel happens other guy Folks WE ARE THE OTHER GUY Re gardless expert may think regardless years experience mo ments lack concern safety can result yet another disaster Dont let causes Dont let flying buddies Check RC gear Check control lines Fly safe areas spectators crowd well protected friends flying unsafely tell him Make him become safe flier club must GROUND him fora period timemaybe permanentlybefore grounds someone else permanently shockwave reaction may feel December incident two-fold will probability adverse impact insurance magnitude yet deter mined second impact will felt clubs presently negotiating new flying fields retain present ones Only time will tell what impact will surely negotiating power has compromised modelers directly involved December incident certainly deeply con sidering merits flying model aircraft did now asituation us want ever become party can hope survive ordeal min imum difficulty plight will have taught us serious lesson Off Soapbox New Jetney Ynik II DISTRICT REPORT John C Griog Oisttict II Vice-President 6387 Badger Drine Lnckport NY 14094 Associate Vice-Presidents Peon Bianchini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 1070s John Byrne 36-29 213th St Bayside NY 1 t361 Frank Drench 9 Wit low Ann Piscanaway NJ 08854 Hank Liken 46 Cory Dr Tows Riner NJ 08753 Adam Sattler 50 Randi Rd Apt A-2 Schenectady NY t2309 Tow Silner RD 3 Box 4t2 Messena NY t3662 Hank Smith 2 Lorraine Ann. Auburn NY 1302t deep misgivings write months District II Report two reasons Last month promised include survey questionnaire issue knowing President planned Janu ary issue Rather repetitive will ask go back issue read Presi dents column send him answers survey other reason misgivings writing column probably now very painfully aware early De cember last year disastrous cident occur district Setting aside very serious injury person unfortunate death second person feel must discuss own habits flying safety day-to-day basis AMA has preached safe ty years yet incidents have occurred constant reminders us fly following reports two AVPs named Hank Hank Smith AVP Central NY Now flying season over would like report contests attended Syracuse ARCS Tully Field unusual Pattern meet consisted standard Quickie 500s standard 40s Pre Novice Advanced Expert meet really great pilots flying same inexpensive airplane skill really played important role meet Perhaps important thing meet people wanted fly competition given great chance being too expensive undergreat pressure Judging very relaxed fair pilots competition wereasked judge also Heres chance RC fliers enter Pre-Novice competition under lowest pres sure meet have looking good change enter compe tition world meet enter Thanks again Syracuse Hank Likes AVP Southern NJ South Jersey clubs have busy past summer presenting numerous air shows flight demonstrations mall displays Ocean County Modelers Toms River NJ Atlantic County Sky Blaz ers casino capital East Coast have reaped bundle far memberships local recognition such events largest such event took place McGuire Air Force Base near Wrightstown NJ air show team ALFA SQUADRON shared Air Force Armed Forces Day 280000 attended event Most March 1 980 75 District II Report Continued clubs agree air shows gratifying satisfying contests Try sometime youll amazed public interest aviation buffs youll attract South jersey will shine again winter Navy Lakehurst will host least three Indoor organizationsThe Ocean County Modelers Crossing Free Flight Group Delaware Valley Federation Model Clubs Pennsylvania Present winter schedule will include least two Indoor meets per month thin sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dew Brawn District Ill Vice-President 8534 Huddleston Street Cincinnati OH 45236 Associate Vice-Peesidenits Joe Eiben 36980 Valley Forge Dr Solon OH 44139 Francis Fluharsy 504 21st St. Vienna WV 26101 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut Sn Philadelphia PA 19107 hope makes deadline found out last night deadline Monday today Saturday would like thank voted election particularly satisfying note District III best vote turnout nationwide hope represent well ask con stituency keep informed views can better understand pulse district time have unable contact previous AVPs Contest Board members have talked have agreed continue except Ed Wisser will remain Scale Contest Board wants retire AVP am left somewhat look ing AVPs couple areasspecifically western Pennsylvania area northwest Ohio area Any volunteers last Executive Council meeting represented district proxy unable vote due fact District Columbia law prohibits proxy voting boards directors Although law must obviously abide decid ed have legal staff investigate alterna tives proxy voting district loses its representation its VP some reason unable attend Executive Council meet ing Nats will held District Ill 1980 WORKS Club Dayton presented council proposal host Nats Wilmington 01-I under new very radical concept feel will increase Nats participation allow clubs involved running some portion Nats share profits having concession rights area club interested running event exchange concession rights area portion same let us know also will need general help can get volunteer now avoid late rush sorrowful note have just learned half-time flying show accident December 9th New York football game fatal spectators shame freak accident like should claim life must use opportunity fur ther stress flying safety avoid getting situation can lead accidents IJelaware cs Columbia 0 Maryland h tarolioa IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foremau District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Associate Vice-Peasidonino Wayne Abernethy 5221 Marlboro Pike Hillside MD 20027 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 23606 Howard Crispin 611 Seechwood Dr Charlontsnille VA 22901 V Bill Helws 2000 Tynola Road Charlotte NC 28210 Snotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809 John Preston 7012 Elnira Court Fails Church VA 22042 Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetnenille NC 28301 column being written just before Christmas will appear Model viotion March issue youll receive Feb ruary reason confusing opening statement explain some will hear about upcoming Executive Council meeting January before report appears print February January council meeting Orlando report council Flying Site Employee Committee will presented committee appointed November council meeting consists Cliff Piper 1-lorrace Cain As chairman have re ceived some excellent ideas Cliff Horrace also John Worth Most council aware fact good flying site clubs biggest asset Without good site dont have club What committee would like see come out council meeting full-time em ployee AMA Headquarters handle flying site procurement national level also assist AMA chartered clubs local level get keep flying sites would also keep up-to-date file proposals pro gress work very closely clubs flying site problems could also publish list clubs have flying sites map get basic need writing up infor mation can disseminated clubs such legal advice flying site problems prepare flying site proposal raise money flying site fund advice property purchases many AMA Headquarters has tremendous amount information now file could used full-time flying site employee AMA clubs needs put usable format need someone full-time basis what Horrace Cliff hope January council meeting Headquarters Relocation have received lot letters com ments Headquarters moving Springfield OH No have decided move HQ Springfield council has proposal Springfield couple other places also no decision move HQ anywhere yet looking proposals favor move out Washington DC area believe AMA should stay around Washington area maybe right down town Washington least same lo cal area has taken AMA years build up its rapport various government agencies like FCC Parks Recrea tion Department feel close feeling would deteriorate moved away DC known fact lot large cor porations maintain local office DC just close Washington scene has proven times closeness can very beneficial organization exam ple just recently AMA HQ local staff Frequency Committee along some mod el industry people sit-down meeting FCC discussed 25 50 new RC frequencies Washington meeting might have easy accomplish However am favor moving HQ operation suitable location office space better facilities per haps owning own land building still staying comparatively close governmental agencies work Perhaps good iocation would Maryland Virginia areas fringe DC Let know feel about Sit down take time write few lines After AMA does belong AMA have heard opinionslets hear yours Whats Happening District IV Delaware Get-Together 3rd December opportunity visit Delaware clubs Wilmington good turnout meeting feel very good discussion AMA relat ed business came away lot good ideas clubs two three clubs represented meeting hope benefitted sure did Thanks suggestions fellowship excellent din ne r Tidewater Model Soaring Society Date Change Indoor Meet Due problem Coliseum date Indoor meet changed February 10th March 9th time get model ready plan take part contact 804444-8836 days 804428-8064 evenings find out Coliseum available practice flying DC Maxecuters Maxecuters 6th Annual National Capital Indoor Scale Contesttenta tively scheduled 3rd weekend March Andrews AFB events including FAC Scale WWI Combat Navy Scale P-nut Scale No-Cal Scale Golden Age Pennyplane Manhattan Start building now because premier contests East Coast Central Carolina RC Club Thanks put ting newsletter mailing list Keep coming enjoy Fredericksburg Aeromasters Looks like Aeromasters have kept up what go ing local parks recreation departments item news lettermaybe some other clubs can contact local parks officials get ball rol ling Aeromasters Receive Permission Fly ParkOn November 7th Frank Blow sisted Bill Schultz Dave Hancock ap peared before Fredericksburg Stafford Park Authority Board requested permis sion fly RC aircraft tract land Park Authority just acquired board members apparently impressed Franks T-6 asked good questions about RC granted permission Aeromasters fly subject some minor re strictions proposal will presented next club meeting approval hope fully work can begin runway other facilities near future Thats month last thought Contact local AVP find out whats going AMA knowsask him 76 Model Aviation Alabama da ga rssppr to Rico V South Carolina essee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birminoham 35209 205 879-5550 Associate Vice-Presidenes John Gorday 115 Bayberry Lane Jackson MS 39212 Jerome Hall 4328 Baywood Dr Hrantsvjlle AL 35805 Richard Jackson 108 Thornlec St Charleston Hgts SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr. Del ray Beach FL 33444 Phillip McDowell 6521 Rolling Fork Dr. Nashville TN 37205 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00866 Box 1532 Fajardo FR 00648 Ed Moorenan P0 Box 1643 Cohn AFO FL 32542 Tore Thacker 2390C Lawnencenille Hwy. Decatur GA 30033 Valkyrles Manatee Coirntv F I. fortunate having friend like Borden Chemical Company has provided flying site Thats good news bad news field came complete resident alligator runway 09 water hazard Nevertheless club members Bobby Smith Roy Randall fly float equipped planes off gator pond Model fliers arent easily discouraged good news Imperial Radio Control Club Polk County FL help local merchants raised $1360 35 MDA local merchants donated prizes including grand prize choice TV RC plane bad news winner chose TV Maybe winner already house full RC planes other hand modeler knows theres always room model picture below will see few models displayed recently Central Georgia RC Aircraft League active club great plans ability carry plans completion club members building Quickee SOOs 1980 orniect Theres fun numbers II Atlanta SkyRaiders Control Line club would like see some numbers have five contests past two years five six contestants club mostly Stunt oriented does have active Combat flier would like some competition paraphrase old saying What sound Combat flier com batting District V does have outstanding Control Line fliers example Walt Perkins Les McDonald have made US Con trol Line Team going Poland year Walt qualified first teammate JE Aibritton another district Team Rac ing Les qualified first Precision Aero batics would like thank Control Liners Gene Martine Joe Chambers Stephen Zalenski Gross Scruggs participating unoffi cial poll sponsored Stunt News concerning 1980 Nats Stunt News published ques tionnaire could detached sent directly district vice-presidents would good idea other special interest groups am quite interested obtaining information possible about matter interest modelers district other districts matter get several let ters month over country Mickey Walkerfrom Atlanta GA took Quarter Scale P-Si South Carolina recently have engine sag takeoff caus ing broken prop Now ordinarily broken prop no big deal case Quarter Scale however prop can cost $10 $15 morel LeGrande Ham South Carolina get ting Scale big wayhe flying J-3 9-foot wingspan picture below doesn e much hint its real size infrequently plans published Model Aviation magically transform themselves model airplanes Witness example Frank Metzgers Old Reliable Rodger Bakers AG-i president West Alabama Aero Modelers Rick Dixie Cup Martin showed up clubs field real honest-togosh wood airplane covered red white popular colors Tuxcaloosa After several successful flights heard comment balsa airplanes fly better Ironical ly program next club meeting en titled fiberglass wing Since 1947 Charlie Howard Columbus GA has kept accurate log book flight has made either Control Line Radio Controlled planes Its book type plane engine flying location date total time air everything pertaining flight has over 14000 recorded flights Anyone want challenge him best documented history individual model airplane flying years Nats intend recognize 15 club newsletters outstanding perform ance first five will designated Dis trict V TOP FLIGHT newsletters next 10 will designated District V OUT STANDING newsletters eligible must mailed published prior Nats Illinois ana cky nstoor VI DISTRICT REPORT Horrace Cain District VI Vice-President 525 Weidner Road Boftala Grove ttllfl9fl Aaoc5e VoeFresde,S Ohack Delano 4031 N Mjtdrner Indianapolis IN 46226 Bichard Genline III 3611 Greentield Rd. Oinainoy IL 02301 Prank Hughes 401 5 Birdin Plarnobune MO 64477 Glenn Lee 819 Mandrake Batania tL 60510 Helen Olsen 820 Old Bonhorsurre Rd uninersity Cmv MO 03132 Jim Sears P0 Boo 308 Bargin KY 40310 Bob uder-m,od 4109 ConnorO Oak Dr St Louis MD 63128 winter model aviation action projects KC MO Sunchasers Northern Knights waiting warmer weather Mall shows films create good public relations controlled environment Contrast bad public relations over national news media unfortunate accident RC model football sta dium Remember whatever youre doing takes thousand ATTA BOYS replace OHS--TI Continued next page March 1 980 77 Effective communication twoway street AMAs non-paid volun teer officers doing utmost make AMA kind organiza tion members wish thoughts contained pages month yours arent apt known unless writeto AMA vice-president district representative associate vice-president area Complete communications linkwrite Frank Metzger built Old Reliable .A plans flies great Veco 19 Kraft radio rn-wager uaer u- nuin tram ivi plans Uses K&B 40 Kraft radio District VI Report Cont HAPPENINGS March 1-2 Ft Wayne IN Flying Circuits Glenbrook Mall Show Toledo Organizational meeting big model crowd May absorb QSAA Details J Nelson 640 Berkshire Ct Downers Gv IL 60515 Indoor outdoor FF news frm CIA Informer Dick Covalt 2716 Catalina Dr Anderson IN 46012 Chicago Aero Angels CL Club hosted 700lap 50-mile sport race 19 started 6 completed Stoo Willoughby 1st AVP Glenn Lee 2nd St Louis Eagles soared over Miss Val ley club challenge glider meet about 1% total points District VI Club Team RC Fun Fly Con test moving along Kentucky State meet Lexington early June Indiana Illinois State meets Indianapolis Bloomington July 19-20 District meet Indianapolis Sep tember 13-14 Info AVP Come Big MO Several changes District Officers have made Rick Gerling Quincy IL replaces Roger Geers AVP Paul Proefrock Lexing ton KY replaces Mike Mueller RC Contest Board member William Bud Bodizoch Pal atine IL new CL Contest Coordinator Pat English Vincennes IN will coordi nate Free Flight Paducah KY AeroModelers Glitch contained good statement Ill tiass trom Flying Building im portant facets hobby end result hobby racked problems good time get some out discussion Ive requested AMA provide Clubs steps obtain IRS non-profit status Vol unteer Club Work could written off donation read AMA should have solution NATS financial problem Lincoln cost AMA $2773999 out pocket promised interesting ar ticle month certain developments indicate delay order time will ask review 79 Model i4ation articles AMA Executive Council ac tions prepare own list likes dislikes Keep list handy come AMA has rather hectic year Still some optimism activity being seen Frequency Flying Site prob lems ever before membership information available about AMA workings previously ever present ed Ithe eternal pessimistfeel well about frequency future real test comes after FCC issues Notice Proposed Rule Making com panies TI NSC Motorola wanting dustrial frequencies will have say Both TI NSC have expressed interest mass media use 72 MHz security systems etc well AMA prepares its homework will make difference SOARs November newsletter contained reprint Milwaukee Flying Falcons newsletter Gullo Fornary Attorney Ra cine WI Concerning liability Obviously want no exposure liabilitystop fly ing want maximum exposure run field rules Life has lived probabilities possibilities prudent course enjoy hobby adopt enforce common sense reasonable rules field Executive Council certainly let such advice go unheeded voted incor porate NMPRA Guidelines safety rules AMA Rulebook Pylon Racing Besides adding mess administrative problems contest open Pandoras Box insur ance liabilities rules far beyond rea sonable now Sport Pylon good club event legislated almost out business race know rules Council quick hinder fun event RC some what slow enhance memberships ad ministrative interests Executive Session directly asked Headquarters representative three prepared questions requiring yes no answers answered No presented Council copies ter-office memos proving beyond reason able doubt correct answer question YES demonstration level credibility can expect AMA Headquarters Council member did appear interest majority other Council members So now have some prob lems can discussed Think bit completing winter project comments invited FLY SAFE Iowa n esota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Gsoff Styles District VII Vice-President 6060 N Lydell Avenue Whitefish Day WI 53217 Ajeodet Veudest Janses Clark 444 Wondelese Dr. NE Cedar Rapids IA 52401 John E Lorbieck 5847 N 67th St. Milwaakne WI 53218 Robert 0 Lsrdberg 4928 toga St. Dsloth MN 55804 Willian Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Tr. St Joseph MI 49085 Al Scidnsore 5013 Dorsett Or. Madison WI 53711 Ron Sears 132S Roslyn Pontiac Ml 48054 Terry Taylor 6308 Loninbardy Ln. Crystal MN 55428 As can see new face top column guys gals voted MANY THANKS will very best justify confidence have approximately 70000 mem tiers AMA would guess 133 clubs listed District VII must 4000 less want represent regardless area interest model aviation AMA must members organization people Executive Council must keep mind mem bers should let us forget am going job will need cooperation asso ciate vice-presidents later also members can take time communicate will keep things simpler terms mail volume will work through AVP always feel free contact direct choose attend Executive Council meeting would like have reasonable idea what average District VII member has mind concerning problems aims Acad emy Early year sent questionnaire clubs Wisconsin actually got five replies enough form much opinion dont get input District 1980-1981 personal views will present council meetings fair speak up counted will have spoken associate vicepresidents time read will have told view position paid voluntary nobody en titled title he/she does perform job So have given existing AVPs choice working members betterment AMA dropping position letting find another person can useful Having discussed Ken Morris outgoing district VP am sure will see some new names listed above soon know someone im mediate area active willing inter ested making positive contribution let have his/her name will make contact need AVPs can add some life fire district sure would nice AVPs could also handle camera get some photos column plan attend couple major func tions state district 1980 March will Lansing Ml Fourth Annual Expo run CARDS city 78 Model Aviation Wisconsin State Champion Chuck Frail ing Suds City Sailplane Team Winners Standard Class L-R 1Bob Johnson Fond du Lac 2Keith Scidmore Madison Unlimited Winners IL-HI 1Gregg Seydell 2Chuck Frailing 3Efrain Vila 4Ron Kopp Suds City Sailplane Team will also time Site Dis trict VII East Meeting look forward meeting members attend As suitable dates functions avail able will see can fit events calendar work schedule basic approach Academy members organization means both members rind council have responsibilities make wishes opinions known district VP may vote things want help institute policies like So again say SPEAK UP As get deeper council matters will keep posted developments what try behalf IMPORTANT POINTI would like newsletter editors district add name mailing lists club does have newsletter may suggest think seriously about starting page sure helps tQ keep mem bers swing things makes stronger club would like see AMA reach 100000-member level desir able definitely possible mem bers have stronger voice will have FAA FCC want keep flying no matter what segment hobby/sport appeals us strength numbere opposite page couple pho tos Wisconsin State Glider ChampionArkansas C Louisiana C New Meecn homa VIII DISTRICT REPORT John Embry District VIII Vice-President 609 So Lebanon Street Sulphur LA 70663 Associate Vice-Presidents Buzz Anerill 9117 La Barranea NC Alborquerque NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Sulphur LA 70663 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 william Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleasanron TX 78064 Larry Surtor 1415 Manor Dr Bartlesnille OK 74003 Another month has rolled columns regularly know District VIII did have last month Un til last weekend probably would have very apologetic nonsense ever fellow member LARKS Lake Charles Area Rebecca Phelps cor nered read riot act about negativism developed recent weeks right doing two things wrong 1 feeling sorry myself 2 setting impossible goals see have office year now now hoped shake everyone hands tend least meeting club district etc ad infinitum well friends simply unrealistic District VIII has busy yearmany excellent contests great rep resentation Nats Trans-America Relay Race fun flys forth attendance Sono moreapologies Along line thought several indi viduals District VIII have particularly excelled particular field interest refer 1980 Control Line World Championships held Poland Bob Gieseke Irving TX former World Cham pion will again competing Precision ship held Simplicity Products Proving Site Port Washington WI thanks Simplicity generosity second final stage event Incidentally beautiful trophy Frailing holding presented First Wisconsin National Bank November 9 10 attend ance Executive Council meeting held Washington DC alternate Ken Mor ris will already have seen report proceedings MA comment hope future meetings will productive Bong Eagles Free Flight club southern Wisconsin region pictured PBS TV show called Incomplete Sportsman Footage flying activities screened publicity greatly appreciated Bong Eagles third month youth model aviation pro gram giving classes teenagers Hamilton School Milwaukees south side Using Delta Dart other model supplies showing young people build fly Free Flight planes also engaged active membership drive Finally monthly series Indoor contests planned winterstarting Delta Darts ranging throueh Pennvolanes right up Stand-Off Scale attended monthly meeting recently impressed enthusiam talents mem bers Thats month Aerobatics George Cleveland Kenner LA will part US Combat Team second time Also Sherwood Buckstaff Houston TX will Combat Team Incidentally information brought attention Walt Perkins lives Ocala FLmany thanks Walt congratualtions Bob George Sher wood bulk column going de voted November Executive Council meeting Actually following written airborne en route home two-day meeting packed very long agenda some fire works hopefully some meaningful ac tions am going hit high spots because numerous other entries about meeting will undoubtedly appear pages First what consider some very good news AMAs attorney dealing FCC obtaining additional RC fre quencies reported council very detailed concise manner matter progressing well view FCC re cently asked meeting discuss several questions primarily technical nature cidentally attorney graduate electrical engineer worked masters degree en gineering studied law has worked FCC now practices FCC law ex clusively tell let know appears have big guns project rate answer FCC questions being prepared AMA attorney collaboration least believe other manufacturers will done before December 31 1979 now thought FCC will ready issue Notice Proposed Rule Making summer 1980 Following notice follows comment period assume princi pally receive objections After period FCC considers comments either issues new rules cancels petition Now hopefully have edge seat must ask patient bit longer final issue rules approved could still two years away FCC really moves slowly unfortunately told petitions letters etc slow down same people working pro posal have take time read 180 degrees situation couple years ago CBers wanted take frequencieswe wanted stop slow down project did Oh yes now appears likely route new channels narrow band FM 72-76 MHz band Note said appears last item concerning RC frequencies Out discussion above also came some additional information about commercial use RC frequencies Most important 80 90 frequencies available people Some success has talking people companies often knowing installed trans mitters RC frequencies cases know what other slots available have commercial user RC frequency area can locate identify him hoemwork rules frequencies go see him Some modelers have helped companies applica tions change frequencies some have offered buy new crystals themwouldnt low price relief interference like tend information can will contact people AMA compiling list commercial 72 MHz users microfilm other vice-pres idents Once available intend take initiative myself Right now dont know District VIII number huge will obviously take time Incidentally FCC records reportedly maintained hand crank computer thus traditionally six months behind getting awfully long quick summary some other council business 1980 Nationals shaping up Ohiono final word looks good An AMA bid going World Indoor Championship West Baden IN 1980 World Control Line Championship Chicago 1982 new guest membership AMA approved voted recommend RC Contest Board immediately clude NMPRA safety rules AMA rules Pylon events reviewed brand new AMA film other items handled leave minutes report new film entirely devoted forms Scale runs 37 minutes really great have copy may re quest directly may obtain Headquarters Dont forget also have copy Marvelous Miniatures almost hour large AMA display use mall shows etc also yoursfor asking Note new address John Embry 509 South Lebanon Street Sulphur LA 70663 Give enough lead time shipment UPS bus either film display way word safety closing recently tended fun fly held conjunc tion CaVOilCade Festival Port Arthur TX good time March 1980 79 District VIII Report Cont possible partial exception yours truly flew old reliable bird right ground low pass reason antihisti mines cold taking medicine Now know what instructions bottle say about driving being drowsy Fortunately hit ground air plane repairable So long now Colorado C Kansas aska Dakota h Dakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Vince Menkewski District IX Vice-President 105 Waldo Circle Bellevue NE 68005 Associate Vice-Presidents Charles Branvor 2220 Maniposa Blvd Casper WY 8260t Pool Kegel 910 North 12th Fargo NO 58102 Travis McGinnis 8027W Blot Circle Arvada CO 60005 Jim OReilly 4760 N Battir Wichita KS 67220 Jim Ricketto 516 S Cloodas Sivox Falls SD 57103 Move Move last months column promised another point view presidents pro posal moving AMA Headquarters out Washington DC Actually last months col umn appeared completely different report originally planned original dealt entirely move HQ subject Because personally feel nega tive thinking appalling original reeked negativity discarded hoped waiting another month reaction proposal would cool down didnt work presidents proposal consists two parts 1 purchase versus rent argument 2 Washington DC versus someplace place else argument Most us can come up long list advantages ownership over renting fact rent case $29000 seems make discussion urgent Keep mind however yearly cost proposed Springfield project $49000 next 25 years Before get too involved lets get back what have other alternatives Certainly existing structure would less costly new AMA can also explore possibil ity purchasing larger building office space can rented other NAA divi sions Having NAA divisions under roof could benefit everyone help pay freight speak little thought should go what purchase As staff Head quarters under increasing pressure work various government agencies identify potential flying sites government property addition results close relationship FCC just now being realized 50 new frequencies horizon Over 1600 other associations can see advantages Washington location operations So fact price property costly loca tions Consequently difference costs savings amounts lessthan 1%of budget prompts president suggest spend money move entire HQ operation spend money train new employees replace will move experience new guy fice interruption services hinder work agencies supposed dealing directly makes fuss over current price remember what getting headquarters Springfield would like play ing handball wall Seasoned Fliers Thank club secretaries sent list candidates all-season seasoned-flier award now have idea stalwarts award patches can ordered would also terested photos Season Flier activities column archives Next month 2-year summary Asiorva losnia ii da x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarboreugh District X Vice-President 2501 Armoor Lane Redondo Beach CA 90278 Associate Vice-Presidents Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Fort Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Alex Chisolm 1100 West Sham Fresro CA 93711 Loonie Kroeher 4295 Boulder I-tiny. Las Vegas NV 89121 John Food 4269 Syoko Circle San Jose CA 95136 Bob Reynolds Rn 8 Boy 51 Tutson AZ 65710 Betty Scream 3723 Soowden Ave Loon Beach CA 90808 Keith Whiroey 14465 Jopiter Dr Salt Lake City UT 64117 Ill start off month item fresh mind attended flying dem onstration put El Tom Marine base Toys Tots effort mentioned last column Quite large number name fliers dropped thing front about 2500 people wont mention names because might forget somebody might justifiably upset best part whole show wasit televised Los Angeles NBC outlet Channel 4 did two-hour Sunday show right base interviewed various personalities usually week ly show background could heard sound model engines public address system describing activities public Once TV would cut modeling activities show model action interview modeler Dave Herbert brought whole show about interviewed flew Byron Pitts interview continued Dave club Sky-Naughts Saddleback Valley commended effort twohour TV show prime time 4 pm 6 pm attended year-end meeting Freeflight Model Airplane Association Southern California help schedule next years contest calendar elections scheduled night 1980 officers turned out werent held en tire cast officers volunteered another year lrv Aker remains president Joe Norcross secretary Bill Bogart treasurer vice-president 1980 version US Freeflight Championships 10th annual John Ferrer agreed CD Joe Norcross will assistant CD Bill Bogart will once again business manager Some time back wrote new flying field Control Line Gardena club brought about Flying Tigers Gardena scheduled attend meeting early December company Ive 17 years scheduled annual Christmas dinner same night So contact ed Larry Rice clubs program coordina tor told him dilemma said no problem So took new AMA Scale film Modelings Grand Illusions projector him showed club club wants see terrific new AMA film just drop line schedule next meeting Dont forget AMA display booth have use last put use El Toro/Dave bert flying demonstration Prior booth film Marvelous Miniatures possession Chuck Asprion clubs mall show Flying Circus Camarillo has already 80 Model Aviation Bud Atkinson John Worth Earl Witt Ed Cox Kansas City Hazel Bob Throckmorton Northern Knights field Field Rules posted Shawnee Mission site KS invited back next year Chuck says film showed full house time run 22 times stayed re peat performances Chuck mentioned club has overcome problem faced clubsthat being few no say display newer novice members feel overpowered super builders says some super builders wouldnt bring model because didnt want hurt feelings novices Flying Circus no longer has Modelerof Month Rather have modeler year Points awarded attendance work parties model presentation form presentation models judged complexity 1-20 craftsmanship 1 -10 originality 1-1 0 presentation 1-10 novice bonus 10 points novice has less year experience showed AMA film Marvelous Miniatures Orange Coast RC Club back members saw Lew Szallay requested could show Huntington Beach Exchange Club member sent film him could better inform businessmen others about RC flying need exposure like Utah AVP Keith Whitney tells flying activity minimal due cold weather says meet being planned Free Flight models skis takes hardy sort fly kind conditions also re ports new RC glider club being formed Salt Lake area District X will have new Control Line Contest Board member 1980 Vic Garner went over 120 required vote margin recently concluded election will replac ing Pete Brandt has board 10 years Bill Northrop remains RC board mem ber other election held Voting very very light RC election quite spirited Control Line election Let know want attend club meetings Dont forget AMA table top display mall shows exhibi tions whatever THERMALS Alaska o ana C togon ington xl DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District Xl Vice-President 1411 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98117 Associate Vice-Presidents Al Culver t507 Soon Elm Pocatello ID 8320t Simon Oreese Rn 1 Boo 48 Broadniem MT 590t5 Ed McColloraqh 53 SE St Portland OR 972t5 Orlando Oly Renjo 25608 Dover Ct Keon WA 98031 Chock Thompson N 3et3 Normandie Spokane WA 99205 Doe Zipoy 2t4t8 NE Main St Redmond WA 98052 District meetings planned District XI far year follows February 4 Seattle-Boeing Hawks Swap Meet February 16 Rams Symposium Seattle area Mid-April Benton Co Mod el Expo Corvallis Early May Boise South Idaho Model Airplane Symposium will probably distirct meeting CAMS Symposium Coeur dAlene spring have no details nor com mitment following report pictures submitted Ed McCollough AVP Portland several Ed has submitted year appreciated Lake Vancouver Seaplane Fun-Fly end September marks last Seaplane meets sponsored Portland SkyKnights year contest CDd Jerry Holcomb unlike Haystack fea tured beautiful flying weather thing marred contest presence hungry little hornets seemed Twelve fliers signed up contest couple fliers Dave Hallmark Rod Punches come way LaGrande no further away Salem rest Dick Hansen else won first fol owed closely Bill Foster Salem RC Pilots Assn second third Vein AhI berg along Hansen SkyKnight Unfortunately no Scale entries year good weather usually happens contest should ideal time put Scale seaplane contest trail Some local fliers involved Lake Tapps Seaplane Fun Fly put Mt Ranier RC Society Bob Pfeiffer CD during third weekend August An interesting innovation giving trophy five events winner event eligible win others Although weather looked mis erable fact flying great 17 entries braved elements get Dick Hansen Portland SkyKnights won trophies unfortunately dont have information about other winners Also pictures came out too dark use closing would like remind Dis trict XI members Benton Co Model Exposition will taking place April should mark calendars spend second weekend April Corval lis OR addition static contest Scale non-Scale planes will fun-fly Camp Adair fieldand other new unusual occurences will District Xl meeting probably Saturday exact time will announced later March 1980 81 Bill Foster Salem RC Pilots starts original float olane Note inboard spoilers/flaps Orville Brooks Nieuport about week after Haystack during get-together Lake Van couver Below Oopsl Jerry Holcombs unusual AA canard seaplane Photos Bob Belch Portland SkyKnights MRRCS Seaplane Contest nf tho seaplanes Vnnmusgr winner seaplauieDick Hansen modified Taurus floats 10K Sig Mfgs Cub Selected AMA No 2 Model AMAs Cub modification Del ta Dart both designed Frank Ehling has many years wonderful intro ductory model Schools clubs individ uals hae used have lots lots Delta Dart Bashes Much good will fine introductions have however always gone down drain because no follow-up model easily available bulk Academy Rather turn several very good Number Two type designs available such AMA Maxi ir won NFFS AMA Design Contest few years ago AMA Junior Committee chose Sig Manu facturing Companys Cub since proven design already production Telephone conversations Glen Siga foose Sig Manufacturing John Worth AMA brought out possibilities desirabilities selection AMA Junior Committee has submit ted formal recommendation AMA Head quarters individual members Executive Council effect Sig Cub declared Academy Model Aeronautics second step model after AMA Cub recommendation will agenda January 19 1980 meeting Executive Council counting very heavily approving vote Council fact could already have approved read yourguidance parts AMA Cub manufactured Sterling Models Inc Carl Goldberg Models Inc Forwarded Midwest Model Supply Co Midwest sorts out parts kits plastic tubes packs 35 box Sig Manufactur ing Cu Incs responsibility distribute Such details Sig Cub remain worked out may some modification least packaging present kit know Sig Cub will prove excellent Second Step model simple well thought out SRPSM designed superior modeler Larry Conover step up sizeable ad vancing flat single-surfaced wing cambered double-surfaced Ive seen bunch kids build minimal help. FLY Sure other kits could built after AMA Cub instance theres Thermal Dart Uncle Sam Peck ROG Sig Parasol Comet Cadet others afford useful variety much difficulty variationsof same theme advancements Sig Cub onel fact both Step Step Two models called Cubs may appropriate confusing Lets see Now popular AMA Ehling Cub contests will followed up Sig Conover Cub contests Jan/Feb/Meb AMA Indoor Postal STEVE STOHR Ottawa IL wins winder sending naming contest Actually Steve received honorable mention wins prize anyway sending three names have loads charm sort miss slow majesty Indoor flight offer use appropriate out door contests Now instance wouldnt agree Dash Crash Indoor Postal would aptly name NFFS Rubber-Powered Speed contest Nats Indoor Free Flight Fight sounds appropriate CL Combat Up Up Away Postal e name 0 - t Outdoor Free Flight. especially DT doesnt work Indoors go up up although models sometimes get caught rafters dont go away Thanks Steve weve de cided call contest Fly Forever 1980 AMA Indoor Postal name little apt perhaps certainly much fun yours contest now dont have back issue rules send SASE Ed Whitten copy fly fly some morel Encyclopedia Model Aircraft book touches phases aeromod eling No its complete know dont like books try cover too much book does try book end books No book lets know lots lots wonderful aeromodel ing activity come book isan INTRODUCT ION - very c*iarming introduction. favorite hobby Encyclopedia Model Aircrafts gen eral editor Vic Smead has short forward Walt Schroder Encyclopedia published 1979 Octopus Books Ltd 59 Grosvenor Street London Wi two book stores New York City ex amined both charged $1098 youre daddy auntie granddad wants show different styles model building flying some lucky boy girl book worth much much $1098 book necessarily covers facets brief ly theres enough enable ginner build bit dream about advanced designs come beautiful pictures plastics has RC too much plans beginners models n Indoor Paper Stick job out door 2 ROG P-30 HL Towline Glid ers gas-engined CL plane how-to sections too color photo graphs ly terrific Theres photo Indoor Manhattan Cabin model know like Encyclopedia really good - al though inaccurately titled excellent introduction phase aeromodeling presented less equally allotted space according its percentage activity lets neophyte make own decision types models appeal him Purchase copy Have around home waiting youngster discover cover wonderful world aeromodeling Thats know. a go See next month 82 Model Aviation FLIGHT ED WHITTEN Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005
Edition: Model Aviation - 1980/03
Page Numbers: 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82
AMA Effort Continues NC Frequencies AMAs Frequency Committee met AMA Headquarters Washington DC December 11 12 1979 develop supplementary data requested FCC support AMAs 1978 petition nine RC fre quencies follow-up previous meeting November between AMA FCC officials same subject December meeting however behind scenes work session coordinate committee member input modified speci fic version AMAs original proposal November meeting reported January 1980 issue Model vita ion page 72 see RC Frequency Update December meeting first time entire AMA Frequency Committee met personbusiness normally conducted mail meeting made possible AMA Executive Council its Novem ber 9 meeting authorized travel lodging expense reimbursement committee AMA effort obtain RC fre quencies could expedited As result December Frequency Committee technical background AMAs proposal agreed upon well other details final presentation committee also met FCC officials morning December 12 review committees data favorably re ceived appears now order obtain FCC approval AMA proposal al though number procedural steps process remain accomplished next step scheduled mid-January deliver finished version AMA data FCC expected followed FCC internal circulation approval proposal public comment probably published spring 1980 public comments produce drastic changes proposal possible new RC frequencies could made avail able end 1980 early 1981 AMA proposal compre hensive ever including recommendations con cerning group frequencies model aircraft another cars boats other terrestrial models basis recommendations use narrow band FM NBFM 72 MHz frequency band AMA acting agency FCC effort behalf model interests has involved coordination efforts Hobby Industry Association HIA indivi dual RC equipment manufacturers car boat organizations NAMBA IMPBA AMYA ROAR etc Membership Over 40000 Year End 1980 membership renewal has pro ceeding ahead last years rate ever since renewal notices mailed mid-October time Christmas holiday season 1980 membership figures doubled over 20000 received Thanksgiving Day renewals being re ceived rate between 4500 5000 per week Senior Citizen memberships new cate gory 1980 65 over reached almost 800 mid-December Teen age 1980 members officially known Seniors tween 15 19 years age 2372 mid-December about third paying extra magazine 1980 Juniors up 15 years old 1526 members almost 300 paying extra maga zine 1980 membership total years end running between 5 6% higher 1979 very close time record year figures 1978 Former AMA President Ken Held Hospital AMA No7 meaning AMAs seventh President Ken Held Livonia Ml De cember St Josephs Hospital Ann Arbor MI being treated leukemia good prognosis Kens presidential years 1953-1956 didnt really retire after Hes very interested active ever since has seen regularly recent years various model trade shows staunch supporter AMA So Ken taking easier now doctors orders still chipper anxious hear old friends Communications may sent hospital Kens home 16693 Bell Creek Lane Livonia MI 48154 March 1980 69 AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents L Worlds Largest Sport Aviation Organization AMA Committee December meetings Washington Standing left right John Strong Chairman Wheaton MD Dick Jansson Maitland FL Walt Good Port Richey FL Bob Aherle Hauppauge NY C Torrey Williams Jacksonville FL Jack Albrecht Oceanside CA Also participating meeting Fred Marks Gaithers burg MD Rich Palmer representing HIA Fairfield NJ John Worth Carl Maroney AMA HO Jack Smith AMAs legal counsel specialist FCC matters Presidents OUTLQJK Earl F Witt 26 Warwick Drive Chambersburg PA 17201 THE FIRST MEMBERSHIP SURVEY membership survey published January issue Model Aviation getting great response just received own issue MA survey answers started coming through mail Ron Morgan worked up computer program tabulating survey complet ed portion program per mits totaling computers wife refers Barbie Doll because prolif eration accessories completed program will include disk filing print-out survey surprising result tabulating surveys no constant trend categoryvirtually ballot tabulated has different priority arrangement outstanding pri ority picked modelers AMAs top priority received near ly twice rating other Promotion Hobby/Sport time point clear items AMA Head quarters Executive Council have putting considerable time ef fort rank very low survey results survey tabu lated January Council Meeting will agenda discussed date December 16th since West Coast replies just starting come since have written say circulating survey clubs will continue tabulate come later surveys received far have tabu lated give idea its running have included below Part AMA Priorities 1 Promotion Hobby/Sport 2 Obtaining Radio Frequencies 3 Flying Site Assistance 4 Membership Services S Providing Competition Rules 6 Sponsoring National Championships 7 Sponsoring Junior Programs 8 Model viation Magazine 9 Sponsoring World Championships 10 Special Events ie Trans-Am trade shows etc 11 Film Library 12 Model Aviation Museum 13 Awards & Recognitions 14 Other Part II Reason Joining AMA 1 Individual Insurance 3 5% 2 Club Requirements 18% 2 Supporting National Representa tion Hobby/Sport 18% 3 Entering Sanctioned Contests 12% 4 Flying Site Requirements 9% 5 Receiving Model viation Magazine 4% 6 Technical Educational Assist ance 3% 7 Otherl% Part III Magazine Issue 71% Would prefer have maga zine optionaL 29% Would prefer NOT have magazine optional 71% given option taking magazine would take 29% given option taking magazine would NOT take As stated above will continue tabulate surveys come would like add input survey can found column January issue Model Aviation COMMENTS AND THANKS Letters notes included half survey mail re ceived took time write thank preciate efforts Luckily few asked assist ance think will able include workload Some notes really boosted morale would like share comments you. received considerable encourage ment proposal relocate AMA Headquarters no negative com ments date person informed Springfield OH proposed re location site within 600 miles 70% population wealth US Another made very important suggestion previously ed architects drawing no loading area trucks majority comments magazine gentleman numbered Model Aviation AMAs 3989th priority feelings have noted man said dont save magazines just interesting articles thanks sending article completed survey modeler elated finally found use miscellaneous post card suggested ask news letter editors survey clubs think its great idea hope some editors will interested enough suggested ideas AMA consider assure will included report Council survey Again thanks keep new surveys coming NATIONALS PLANNING Nationals planning has received setback seems Flying Ti gers Airline looking mid-western base relocate operations Wilmington OH hoping have Nationals bases considering Therefore management Wilmington field reluctant sign long-range contract committing use airport Nationals summer Nation als planning meeting originally sched uled 15th 16th December cancelled until site can posi tively contracted summer Chuck Shade Dick Nutting Cincinnati have looking alter nates area event Wil mington available Hopefully will have firm 1 980 Nationals plan time read article alter natives present plan point appear Nationals Free Flight event Ohio area return ing Lake Charles 70 Model Aviation FCC RADIO FREQUENCIES committee working FCC has optimistic reports just gave Nationals latest word have result technical data furnished RC dustry plan 48 model aircraft-only radio frequencies being considered Federal Communications Commis sion frequencies would narrow band FM although compet ing few commercial frequencies should offer enough selection fair ly interference free given area Thir ty channels cars boats also suggested have received comments Ike Kerschner Pennsylvania Clay Freinwall Washington state 6-meter band repeaters ap parently becoming growing problem suggestion has move RC 50-515 MHz no way can compete repeaters FAI have just returned first ex perience United States representa tive Federation Aeronautique ternationale Aeromodelling committee ClAM held Paris 29th 30th November meeting attended representatives 28 coun tries Fortunately official language meetings English Therefore little difficulty following pro cedures agenda originally pre sented appeared overwhelming document little chance com pleting two days However follow ing committee meeting first day number items agenda withdrawn tabled otherwise disposed leaving very little work general session accomplish full report items affecting aeromodelling will subsequently published Model viation immediate interest mem bership scheduling World Championships Indoor Models West Baden IN 20th 24th June scheduling World Championships Space Models rock ets Lakehurst NJ September 7th through 12th Several open international events also scheduled Free Flight Categories FlA FlB FlC scheduled second weekend February Taft CA Fourth Sierra Cup FlA FlB Fl C scheduled 18th 19th October Sacramento CA Scale World Championships will held Ottawa Canada 19th through 26th July Last month summary November 9-10 AMA Executive Council meeting deci sions noted proposal John Grigg District II Vice-President approved details proposal follows Special Interest Group Recognition ballot its members 4 Require annual membership renewal through annual dues payment 5 Maintain current membership lists deliver 11 copy annually later July 1 Executive Director AMA AMA membership confirmation sub sequent confirmation report Council should further noted Coun cils approval publication Model Aviation magazine comments noting Council favorably received proposal Presumably conditions special terest group recognition will stand unless adSpecial interest groups within AMA recognized general benefit membership organization through contribution universally accepted rules competition specialty other contributions special importance reasons among others agreed to mutual benefit both AMA special interest groups Executive Council AMA establish following minimum requirements re cognition special interest groups advisors rules policy-making bodies AMA Special interest groups recognition AMA shall 1 Require continuing membership AMA of its US citizen members 2 Maintain working set bylaws ap proved accepted its members 3 Elect officers least biannually verse comments received might cause some reconsideration modification Previously 1979 Nats council meeting noted special interest groups might able meet same criteria feeling council members special interest group might need looked its own merits case comments special interest group would appreciated noting whether conditions recognition acceptable problems volved group meet con ditions Please forward comments AMA HQ copying distribution council mem bers 1979 Mail Ballot--Proposed By-Laws Revision--Results PROPOSAL 1 Regarding NAA Representation AMA Executive Council PROPOSAL 2 Regarding No Proxy Voting AMA Executive Council 12 345 6789 10 11 Unknown TOTAL 5583 115 74 96 102 94 93 48 156 52861054 1120 7698596 1334101 DISTRICT FOR 1 AGAINST 1 FOR 2 AGAINST 2 498710677969589784914749 1 16 1639 15 10 245 216 801002 10136 Two views December 11-12 meeting AMA Frequency Committee Washington See page 69 names details meeting March 1 980 71 SECRETARY-TREASURERS REPORT Jim McNeilI AMA Secretary-Treasurer 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 month going finish presenting Kip Smythes member ship department AMA Headquarters think important members aware dues money being spent central office lovely lady Mrs Norma Curl ings handles AMA chartered clubs few years ago AMA sprinkling chartered clubs around country Today hundreds hundreds 1300 Norma issues club certificates insurance certificates assigns club numbers on She rides herd clubsa full-time job Off duty loves fly real airplanes Normas son Ronald computer analyst Treasury Dept Whos Eastern Coast Besides daughter Cheryl has six grandsons granddaughter Shown abovc Mike Woodfolk im portant employee Kips department Mike helps sort checks assists bulk mail generally available help needed 22 single lives Washington DC father likes AMA Mike fourth year Maryland University Pretty Andrea Peterson new em ployee AMA handles member ship calls correspondence answers channels complaints Andrea busy church worker board Ecumenical Charismatic Metro Community Church Washington DC thinks AMA nice place work big picture above Gloria Cook left helps Norma club certif icates Also keeps file club officers married Francis Cook have five children two boys John Dennis also Rhonda Delores Belinda John has rubber-pow ered model airplanes hanging ceiling Dennis takes wind-up free flight bed him AMA magazines school Kentwood Elementary 4th grade Good show Dennis Janet Clifton middle has worked AMA two years handles worksheets bank deposits also Con test Director Leader member pro cessing Janet married Bob Clifton together like go camping fishing target shooting have own boat son Eugene 22 married Linda Brown right AMAs cheerful receptionist first see walk AMA Head quarters although will shifting another job AMA HQ time read meant ask Lin da personal information present forgot Kip Smythe has good department efficient employees proud good job Kip doing Academy See next month Fly CL Models Near Power Lines 72 Model Aviation nree important empiovees lLI mytnes Linda brown RC club enlisted aid CL clubboth AMA char teredto raise lot dough good cause also improve community relations Safe flying adhered strin gently Jack Carlon Top Spectators line up waiting turn buddy-box watching others Right man organized Fund Fly club carl Thigpen shows spectators latest creationa ducted fan Violett A-4 Skyhawk Bottom Left Bob Robinson blocking sun helps nine-year-old carolyn Green paid dollar help Jerrys Kidsand fly dads plane transmitter carolyns father Ken looks fairly calm does loop Mike catalano president River view Flyers looks background Bottom Right Armed load money-making RC balloons volunteer gets ready collect donations Altogether remarkable effort put group modelers togeth er can amazing things ort notice example Riverview Radio Control Flyers Club Elmwood Park NJ raised $1743 Jerry Lewis Muscular Dystrophy Program three days club held Fund Fly over past Labor Day weekend planned half weeks advance basic plan organize buddy box transmitter teams allow public fly RC buck-a-shot proceeds going Muscular Dystrophy club field roped off people attending Flea Market back field invited give try According Carl Thigpen Riverview Flyers MDA Chairman women flying RC men kept coming back seconds thirds Carl said also over heard number women telling husbands should get involved hobby/sportContinued next page Fund Fly Continued safety reasons buddy box trans mitters used club structors During three-day Fund Fly club did have buddy box crash Flight packs transmitter batteries checked ofter flight insure safety models used high-wing 3-channel trainers kept 12 mistakes high altitudes special feature Fund Fly took place Sunday afternoon air show Garden State Circle Burners Con trol Line club Lincoln Park NJ volunteered help heard Riverview RC trying raise money Jerrys Kids Circle Burners came well prepared type model including four-engine job own public address system public treated close-up view models action everything Stunt flying Combat during per formance explained modelers work together ub volved different aspect interest area purpose sameto enjoy hob by/sport raise money MDA urged spectators generous Riverview RC members passed canisters around Although Riverview RC Flyers putting flying demonstrations throughout day Circle Burners public address system made big difference Riverview able put mini pat tern show plaining public exactly what happening According Pauline Robinson MDA co-chairman Most people thought models just doing wild maneuvers plan Bob husband explained what happening over PA could hear excitement crowd including aahhs wows club also food stand set up public could donate ham burgers hot dogs soft drinks Club mem ber wives girl friends daughters sons donated cakes cookies addition doing cooking local dairy Tuscan Farms donated juice Id rather flying RC helium balloons women took up positions inside Flea Market caught people entering money pockets Gemini Models Clifton NJ donated Snap-on Wing Super Champ trainer raffle prize Pyropower Model Fuel Ridgewood NJ donated fuel keep buddy box flights going Rockland RC Club New York loaned club its glider display WW aerial combat paint ing flak holes through hand gliders could flown win prize public got three chances quarter able win hobby hands plastic aprons glider Riverview RC Flyers manning booth got discouraged small wings coming apart left field About 20 minutes later reappeared bottle Hot Stuff proceeded make field repairs' gliders just couldnt stand wings coming off said third day over workers own celebration field night everyone sat around food tent exhausted MDA Committee chairman brought down lobster claws tails fresh corn-on-the-cob cook grill bottle 74 Model Aviation lines thinned out club members took air attract people aeea food tent drew large crowds extra hungry thirsty 90-deg heat point cooks orders going started asking likes rare hamburgers During lull Glider Booth Matt Kebabjian repairs some didnt make smooth landings bubbiy appeared member made toast successful conclusion Fund Fly Everyone vowed make next better clubs September business meeting MDA District Director Jack Whisler asked address members Prior presenting Citation Merit signed Jerry Lewis club gave short talk Mr Whisler related feelings club member came pick up MDA posters canisters told him clubs planned drive half weeks later thought great figured maybe Riverview RC Flyers would raise $400 $500 club member came money asked him went mply said bad raised $1743 amazed said Mr Whisler went explain ddnations would further associations local programs patient care research Riverview Flyers RC Club already planning next years event did raise money good cause introduced spectators hobby/sport cemented community relationsfrom local police department patrolled field 20 minutes during night sure Van Campers guarding food display tents safe ying site neighbors finally got involved modelers Connecticut Main achusetts hlampstiiie Rhode Island ont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Associate Vice-Presidents Robern c Brodeur 405 Main Snreet Nashua NJ 03060 Raymond Gibonlean 39 High Sr Old Town ME 04468 George Parker 7 Paul Dr LeeMA 01238 A Mike Schindler 5 Boldac Dr Ledyard CT 06339 William Wilbur 6 Laurel Am Kiotery MC 03904 Thanks District people voted re-election turnout cumbent encouraging largest percentage ever turned out Dis trict perhaps largest percentage total district membership actually vote slight realignment will announced Associate Vice-Presidents still works Letters about go out pre sent AVPs CB people seek will ingness continue see have other interests will surely have some deep reconsiderations direction year 1980in insurance safety longrange planning regards planning let us put final test total membership desires using questionnaire Earl Witt published column second issue back before have already printed 1000 ques tionnaires same form Earls will computerized Bill Wilbur using Earls computer format will forward ed Earl recaps also original form forms have distributed throughout District AVPs sec ond thousand will mail before Xmas charter clubs CB people fur ther distribution Lets give Earl Witt true feeling majority AMA members New England Send completed forms bunch OK club indi vidually Available request new film AMA Scale great have copy use District Lots calls already scheduled Ill come along whenever possible show can borrow own showing AMA charter clubs other groups will lust schedule fast turn-around via UPS no left waiting New Years Resolutions coverage clubs groups CL FF Indoor Send info inputs pic tures Send too black-and-white 5x7 possible Continued individual re sponse individual problems field pro curement other club problems new committee study field procurement has set up three us Please keep informed successes and/or failures maintaining present flying sites because may help ful overall AMA efforts Congratulations new AMA officers VPs Looks like fine bunch people work District Expo chasing success last year already planning stages date change super flying demos great dis plays mfr participation something youngsters morewith capable help South Shore RC Club friends Charles River other nearby areas Les Hard recent letter has told about Expo plans patterned after success last year include same good things real compliment show leadership area Control Line aircraft near high tension lines constant reminders check RC equipment before fly after hard landing constant reminders fly safe areas pits spectators behind Yet incidents oc cur happen because feel happens other guy Folks WE ARE THE OTHER GUY Re gardless expert may think regardless years experience mo ments lack concern safety can result yet another disaster Dont let causes Dont let flying buddies Check RC gear Check control lines Fly safe areas spectators crowd well protected friends flying unsafely tell him Make him become safe flier club must GROUND him fora period timemaybe permanentlybefore grounds someone else permanently shockwave reaction may feel December incident two-fold will probability adverse impact insurance magnitude yet deter mined second impact will felt clubs presently negotiating new flying fields retain present ones Only time will tell what impact will surely negotiating power has compromised modelers directly involved December incident certainly deeply con sidering merits flying model aircraft did now asituation us want ever become party can hope survive ordeal min imum difficulty plight will have taught us serious lesson Off Soapbox New Jetney Ynik II DISTRICT REPORT John C Griog Oisttict II Vice-President 6387 Badger Drine Lnckport NY 14094 Associate Vice-Presidents Peon Bianchini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 1070s John Byrne 36-29 213th St Bayside NY 1 t361 Frank Drench 9 Wit low Ann Piscanaway NJ 08854 Hank Liken 46 Cory Dr Tows Riner NJ 08753 Adam Sattler 50 Randi Rd Apt A-2 Schenectady NY t2309 Tow Silner RD 3 Box 4t2 Messena NY t3662 Hank Smith 2 Lorraine Ann. Auburn NY 1302t deep misgivings write months District II Report two reasons Last month promised include survey questionnaire issue knowing President planned Janu ary issue Rather repetitive will ask go back issue read Presi dents column send him answers survey other reason misgivings writing column probably now very painfully aware early De cember last year disastrous cident occur district Setting aside very serious injury person unfortunate death second person feel must discuss own habits flying safety day-to-day basis AMA has preached safe ty years yet incidents have occurred constant reminders us fly following reports two AVPs named Hank Hank Smith AVP Central NY Now flying season over would like report contests attended Syracuse ARCS Tully Field unusual Pattern meet consisted standard Quickie 500s standard 40s Pre Novice Advanced Expert meet really great pilots flying same inexpensive airplane skill really played important role meet Perhaps important thing meet people wanted fly competition given great chance being too expensive undergreat pressure Judging very relaxed fair pilots competition wereasked judge also Heres chance RC fliers enter Pre-Novice competition under lowest pres sure meet have looking good change enter compe tition world meet enter Thanks again Syracuse Hank Likes AVP Southern NJ South Jersey clubs have busy past summer presenting numerous air shows flight demonstrations mall displays Ocean County Modelers Toms River NJ Atlantic County Sky Blaz ers casino capital East Coast have reaped bundle far memberships local recognition such events largest such event took place McGuire Air Force Base near Wrightstown NJ air show team ALFA SQUADRON shared Air Force Armed Forces Day 280000 attended event Most March 1 980 75 District II Report Continued clubs agree air shows gratifying satisfying contests Try sometime youll amazed public interest aviation buffs youll attract South jersey will shine again winter Navy Lakehurst will host least three Indoor organizationsThe Ocean County Modelers Crossing Free Flight Group Delaware Valley Federation Model Clubs Pennsylvania Present winter schedule will include least two Indoor meets per month thin sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dew Brawn District Ill Vice-President 8534 Huddleston Street Cincinnati OH 45236 Associate Vice-Peesidenits Joe Eiben 36980 Valley Forge Dr Solon OH 44139 Francis Fluharsy 504 21st St. Vienna WV 26101 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut Sn Philadelphia PA 19107 hope makes deadline found out last night deadline Monday today Saturday would like thank voted election particularly satisfying note District III best vote turnout nationwide hope represent well ask con stituency keep informed views can better understand pulse district time have unable contact previous AVPs Contest Board members have talked have agreed continue except Ed Wisser will remain Scale Contest Board wants retire AVP am left somewhat look ing AVPs couple areasspecifically western Pennsylvania area northwest Ohio area Any volunteers last Executive Council meeting represented district proxy unable vote due fact District Columbia law prohibits proxy voting boards directors Although law must obviously abide decid ed have legal staff investigate alterna tives proxy voting district loses its representation its VP some reason unable attend Executive Council meet ing Nats will held District Ill 1980 WORKS Club Dayton presented council proposal host Nats Wilmington 01-I under new very radical concept feel will increase Nats participation allow clubs involved running some portion Nats share profits having concession rights area club interested running event exchange concession rights area portion same let us know also will need general help can get volunteer now avoid late rush sorrowful note have just learned half-time flying show accident December 9th New York football game fatal spectators shame freak accident like should claim life must use opportunity fur ther stress flying safety avoid getting situation can lead accidents IJelaware cs Columbia 0 Maryland h tarolioa IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foremau District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Associate Vice-Peasidonino Wayne Abernethy 5221 Marlboro Pike Hillside MD 20027 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 23606 Howard Crispin 611 Seechwood Dr Charlontsnille VA 22901 V Bill Helws 2000 Tynola Road Charlotte NC 28210 Snotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809 John Preston 7012 Elnira Court Fails Church VA 22042 Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetnenille NC 28301 column being written just before Christmas will appear Model viotion March issue youll receive Feb ruary reason confusing opening statement explain some will hear about upcoming Executive Council meeting January before report appears print February January council meeting Orlando report council Flying Site Employee Committee will presented committee appointed November council meeting consists Cliff Piper 1-lorrace Cain As chairman have re ceived some excellent ideas Cliff Horrace also John Worth Most council aware fact good flying site clubs biggest asset Without good site dont have club What committee would like see come out council meeting full-time em ployee AMA Headquarters handle flying site procurement national level also assist AMA chartered clubs local level get keep flying sites would also keep up-to-date file proposals pro gress work very closely clubs flying site problems could also publish list clubs have flying sites map get basic need writing up infor mation can disseminated clubs such legal advice flying site problems prepare flying site proposal raise money flying site fund advice property purchases many AMA Headquarters has tremendous amount information now file could used full-time flying site employee AMA clubs needs put usable format need someone full-time basis what Horrace Cliff hope January council meeting Headquarters Relocation have received lot letters com ments Headquarters moving Springfield OH No have decided move HQ Springfield council has proposal Springfield couple other places also no decision move HQ anywhere yet looking proposals favor move out Washington DC area believe AMA should stay around Washington area maybe right down town Washington least same lo cal area has taken AMA years build up its rapport various government agencies like FCC Parks Recrea tion Department feel close feeling would deteriorate moved away DC known fact lot large cor porations maintain local office DC just close Washington scene has proven times closeness can very beneficial organization exam ple just recently AMA HQ local staff Frequency Committee along some mod el industry people sit-down meeting FCC discussed 25 50 new RC frequencies Washington meeting might have easy accomplish However am favor moving HQ operation suitable location office space better facilities per haps owning own land building still staying comparatively close governmental agencies work Perhaps good iocation would Maryland Virginia areas fringe DC Let know feel about Sit down take time write few lines After AMA does belong AMA have heard opinionslets hear yours Whats Happening District IV Delaware Get-Together 3rd December opportunity visit Delaware clubs Wilmington good turnout meeting feel very good discussion AMA relat ed business came away lot good ideas clubs two three clubs represented meeting hope benefitted sure did Thanks suggestions fellowship excellent din ne r Tidewater Model Soaring Society Date Change Indoor Meet Due problem Coliseum date Indoor meet changed February 10th March 9th time get model ready plan take part contact 804444-8836 days 804428-8064 evenings find out Coliseum available practice flying DC Maxecuters Maxecuters 6th Annual National Capital Indoor Scale Contesttenta tively scheduled 3rd weekend March Andrews AFB events including FAC Scale WWI Combat Navy Scale P-nut Scale No-Cal Scale Golden Age Pennyplane Manhattan Start building now because premier contests East Coast Central Carolina RC Club Thanks put ting newsletter mailing list Keep coming enjoy Fredericksburg Aeromasters Looks like Aeromasters have kept up what go ing local parks recreation departments item news lettermaybe some other clubs can contact local parks officials get ball rol ling Aeromasters Receive Permission Fly ParkOn November 7th Frank Blow sisted Bill Schultz Dave Hancock ap peared before Fredericksburg Stafford Park Authority Board requested permis sion fly RC aircraft tract land Park Authority just acquired board members apparently impressed Franks T-6 asked good questions about RC granted permission Aeromasters fly subject some minor re strictions proposal will presented next club meeting approval hope fully work can begin runway other facilities near future Thats month last thought Contact local AVP find out whats going AMA knowsask him 76 Model Aviation Alabama da ga rssppr to Rico V South Carolina essee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birminoham 35209 205 879-5550 Associate Vice-Presidenes John Gorday 115 Bayberry Lane Jackson MS 39212 Jerome Hall 4328 Baywood Dr Hrantsvjlle AL 35805 Richard Jackson 108 Thornlec St Charleston Hgts SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr. Del ray Beach FL 33444 Phillip McDowell 6521 Rolling Fork Dr. Nashville TN 37205 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00866 Box 1532 Fajardo FR 00648 Ed Moorenan P0 Box 1643 Cohn AFO FL 32542 Tore Thacker 2390C Lawnencenille Hwy. Decatur GA 30033 Valkyrles Manatee Coirntv F I. fortunate having friend like Borden Chemical Company has provided flying site Thats good news bad news field came complete resident alligator runway 09 water hazard Nevertheless club members Bobby Smith Roy Randall fly float equipped planes off gator pond Model fliers arent easily discouraged good news Imperial Radio Control Club Polk County FL help local merchants raised $1360 35 MDA local merchants donated prizes including grand prize choice TV RC plane bad news winner chose TV Maybe winner already house full RC planes other hand modeler knows theres always room model picture below will see few models displayed recently Central Georgia RC Aircraft League active club great plans ability carry plans completion club members building Quickee SOOs 1980 orniect Theres fun numbers II Atlanta SkyRaiders Control Line club would like see some numbers have five contests past two years five six contestants club mostly Stunt oriented does have active Combat flier would like some competition paraphrase old saying What sound Combat flier com batting District V does have outstanding Control Line fliers example Walt Perkins Les McDonald have made US Con trol Line Team going Poland year Walt qualified first teammate JE Aibritton another district Team Rac ing Les qualified first Precision Aero batics would like thank Control Liners Gene Martine Joe Chambers Stephen Zalenski Gross Scruggs participating unoffi cial poll sponsored Stunt News concerning 1980 Nats Stunt News published ques tionnaire could detached sent directly district vice-presidents would good idea other special interest groups am quite interested obtaining information possible about matter interest modelers district other districts matter get several let ters month over country Mickey Walkerfrom Atlanta GA took Quarter Scale P-Si South Carolina recently have engine sag takeoff caus ing broken prop Now ordinarily broken prop no big deal case Quarter Scale however prop can cost $10 $15 morel LeGrande Ham South Carolina get ting Scale big wayhe flying J-3 9-foot wingspan picture below doesn e much hint its real size infrequently plans published Model Aviation magically transform themselves model airplanes Witness example Frank Metzgers Old Reliable Rodger Bakers AG-i president West Alabama Aero Modelers Rick Dixie Cup Martin showed up clubs field real honest-togosh wood airplane covered red white popular colors Tuxcaloosa After several successful flights heard comment balsa airplanes fly better Ironical ly program next club meeting en titled fiberglass wing Since 1947 Charlie Howard Columbus GA has kept accurate log book flight has made either Control Line Radio Controlled planes Its book type plane engine flying location date total time air everything pertaining flight has over 14000 recorded flights Anyone want challenge him best documented history individual model airplane flying years Nats intend recognize 15 club newsletters outstanding perform ance first five will designated Dis trict V TOP FLIGHT newsletters next 10 will designated District V OUT STANDING newsletters eligible must mailed published prior Nats Illinois ana cky nstoor VI DISTRICT REPORT Horrace Cain District VI Vice-President 525 Weidner Road Boftala Grove ttllfl9fl Aaoc5e VoeFresde,S Ohack Delano 4031 N Mjtdrner Indianapolis IN 46226 Bichard Genline III 3611 Greentield Rd. Oinainoy IL 02301 Prank Hughes 401 5 Birdin Plarnobune MO 64477 Glenn Lee 819 Mandrake Batania tL 60510 Helen Olsen 820 Old Bonhorsurre Rd uninersity Cmv MO 03132 Jim Sears P0 Boo 308 Bargin KY 40310 Bob uder-m,od 4109 ConnorO Oak Dr St Louis MD 63128 winter model aviation action projects KC MO Sunchasers Northern Knights waiting warmer weather Mall shows films create good public relations controlled environment Contrast bad public relations over national news media unfortunate accident RC model football sta dium Remember whatever youre doing takes thousand ATTA BOYS replace OHS--TI Continued next page March 1 980 77 Effective communication twoway street AMAs non-paid volun teer officers doing utmost make AMA kind organiza tion members wish thoughts contained pages month yours arent apt known unless writeto AMA vice-president district representative associate vice-president area Complete communications linkwrite Frank Metzger built Old Reliable .A plans flies great Veco 19 Kraft radio rn-wager uaer u- nuin tram ivi plans Uses K&B 40 Kraft radio District VI Report Cont HAPPENINGS March 1-2 Ft Wayne IN Flying Circuits Glenbrook Mall Show Toledo Organizational meeting big model crowd May absorb QSAA Details J Nelson 640 Berkshire Ct Downers Gv IL 60515 Indoor outdoor FF news frm CIA Informer Dick Covalt 2716 Catalina Dr Anderson IN 46012 Chicago Aero Angels CL Club hosted 700lap 50-mile sport race 19 started 6 completed Stoo Willoughby 1st AVP Glenn Lee 2nd St Louis Eagles soared over Miss Val ley club challenge glider meet about 1% total points District VI Club Team RC Fun Fly Con test moving along Kentucky State meet Lexington early June Indiana Illinois State meets Indianapolis Bloomington July 19-20 District meet Indianapolis Sep tember 13-14 Info AVP Come Big MO Several changes District Officers have made Rick Gerling Quincy IL replaces Roger Geers AVP Paul Proefrock Lexing ton KY replaces Mike Mueller RC Contest Board member William Bud Bodizoch Pal atine IL new CL Contest Coordinator Pat English Vincennes IN will coordi nate Free Flight Paducah KY AeroModelers Glitch contained good statement Ill tiass trom Flying Building im portant facets hobby end result hobby racked problems good time get some out discussion Ive requested AMA provide Clubs steps obtain IRS non-profit status Vol unteer Club Work could written off donation read AMA should have solution NATS financial problem Lincoln cost AMA $2773999 out pocket promised interesting ar ticle month certain developments indicate delay order time will ask review 79 Model i4ation articles AMA Executive Council ac tions prepare own list likes dislikes Keep list handy come AMA has rather hectic year Still some optimism activity being seen Frequency Flying Site prob lems ever before membership information available about AMA workings previously ever present ed Ithe eternal pessimistfeel well about frequency future real test comes after FCC issues Notice Proposed Rule Making com panies TI NSC Motorola wanting dustrial frequencies will have say Both TI NSC have expressed interest mass media use 72 MHz security systems etc well AMA prepares its homework will make difference SOARs November newsletter contained reprint Milwaukee Flying Falcons newsletter Gullo Fornary Attorney Ra cine WI Concerning liability Obviously want no exposure liabilitystop fly ing want maximum exposure run field rules Life has lived probabilities possibilities prudent course enjoy hobby adopt enforce common sense reasonable rules field Executive Council certainly let such advice go unheeded voted incor porate NMPRA Guidelines safety rules AMA Rulebook Pylon Racing Besides adding mess administrative problems contest open Pandoras Box insur ance liabilities rules far beyond rea sonable now Sport Pylon good club event legislated almost out business race know rules Council quick hinder fun event RC some what slow enhance memberships ad ministrative interests Executive Session directly asked Headquarters representative three prepared questions requiring yes no answers answered No presented Council copies ter-office memos proving beyond reason able doubt correct answer question YES demonstration level credibility can expect AMA Headquarters Council member did appear interest majority other Council members So now have some prob lems can discussed Think bit completing winter project comments invited FLY SAFE Iowa n esota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Gsoff Styles District VII Vice-President 6060 N Lydell Avenue Whitefish Day WI 53217 Ajeodet Veudest Janses Clark 444 Wondelese Dr. NE Cedar Rapids IA 52401 John E Lorbieck 5847 N 67th St. Milwaakne WI 53218 Robert 0 Lsrdberg 4928 toga St. Dsloth MN 55804 Willian Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Tr. St Joseph MI 49085 Al Scidnsore 5013 Dorsett Or. Madison WI 53711 Ron Sears 132S Roslyn Pontiac Ml 48054 Terry Taylor 6308 Loninbardy Ln. Crystal MN 55428 As can see new face top column guys gals voted MANY THANKS will very best justify confidence have approximately 70000 mem tiers AMA would guess 133 clubs listed District VII must 4000 less want represent regardless area interest model aviation AMA must members organization people Executive Council must keep mind mem bers should let us forget am going job will need cooperation asso ciate vice-presidents later also members can take time communicate will keep things simpler terms mail volume will work through AVP always feel free contact direct choose attend Executive Council meeting would like have reasonable idea what average District VII member has mind concerning problems aims Acad emy Early year sent questionnaire clubs Wisconsin actually got five replies enough form much opinion dont get input District 1980-1981 personal views will present council meetings fair speak up counted will have spoken associate vicepresidents time read will have told view position paid voluntary nobody en titled title he/she does perform job So have given existing AVPs choice working members betterment AMA dropping position letting find another person can useful Having discussed Ken Morris outgoing district VP am sure will see some new names listed above soon know someone im mediate area active willing inter ested making positive contribution let have his/her name will make contact need AVPs can add some life fire district sure would nice AVPs could also handle camera get some photos column plan attend couple major func tions state district 1980 March will Lansing Ml Fourth Annual Expo run CARDS city 78 Model Aviation Wisconsin State Champion Chuck Frail ing Suds City Sailplane Team Winners Standard Class L-R 1Bob Johnson Fond du Lac 2Keith Scidmore Madison Unlimited Winners IL-HI 1Gregg Seydell 2Chuck Frailing 3Efrain Vila 4Ron Kopp Suds City Sailplane Team will also time Site Dis trict VII East Meeting look forward meeting members attend As suitable dates functions avail able will see can fit events calendar work schedule basic approach Academy members organization means both members rind council have responsibilities make wishes opinions known district VP may vote things want help institute policies like So again say SPEAK UP As get deeper council matters will keep posted developments what try behalf IMPORTANT POINTI would like newsletter editors district add name mailing lists club does have newsletter may suggest think seriously about starting page sure helps tQ keep mem bers swing things makes stronger club would like see AMA reach 100000-member level desir able definitely possible mem bers have stronger voice will have FAA FCC want keep flying no matter what segment hobby/sport appeals us strength numbere opposite page couple pho tos Wisconsin State Glider ChampionArkansas C Louisiana C New Meecn homa VIII DISTRICT REPORT John Embry District VIII Vice-President 609 So Lebanon Street Sulphur LA 70663 Associate Vice-Presidents Buzz Anerill 9117 La Barranea NC Alborquerque NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Sulphur LA 70663 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 william Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleasanron TX 78064 Larry Surtor 1415 Manor Dr Bartlesnille OK 74003 Another month has rolled columns regularly know District VIII did have last month Un til last weekend probably would have very apologetic nonsense ever fellow member LARKS Lake Charles Area Rebecca Phelps cor nered read riot act about negativism developed recent weeks right doing two things wrong 1 feeling sorry myself 2 setting impossible goals see have office year now now hoped shake everyone hands tend least meeting club district etc ad infinitum well friends simply unrealistic District VIII has busy yearmany excellent contests great rep resentation Nats Trans-America Relay Race fun flys forth attendance Sono moreapologies Along line thought several indi viduals District VIII have particularly excelled particular field interest refer 1980 Control Line World Championships held Poland Bob Gieseke Irving TX former World Cham pion will again competing Precision ship held Simplicity Products Proving Site Port Washington WI thanks Simplicity generosity second final stage event Incidentally beautiful trophy Frailing holding presented First Wisconsin National Bank November 9 10 attend ance Executive Council meeting held Washington DC alternate Ken Mor ris will already have seen report proceedings MA comment hope future meetings will productive Bong Eagles Free Flight club southern Wisconsin region pictured PBS TV show called Incomplete Sportsman Footage flying activities screened publicity greatly appreciated Bong Eagles third month youth model aviation pro gram giving classes teenagers Hamilton School Milwaukees south side Using Delta Dart other model supplies showing young people build fly Free Flight planes also engaged active membership drive Finally monthly series Indoor contests planned winterstarting Delta Darts ranging throueh Pennvolanes right up Stand-Off Scale attended monthly meeting recently impressed enthusiam talents mem bers Thats month Aerobatics George Cleveland Kenner LA will part US Combat Team second time Also Sherwood Buckstaff Houston TX will Combat Team Incidentally information brought attention Walt Perkins lives Ocala FLmany thanks Walt congratualtions Bob George Sher wood bulk column going de voted November Executive Council meeting Actually following written airborne en route home two-day meeting packed very long agenda some fire works hopefully some meaningful ac tions am going hit high spots because numerous other entries about meeting will undoubtedly appear pages First what consider some very good news AMAs attorney dealing FCC obtaining additional RC fre quencies reported council very detailed concise manner matter progressing well view FCC re cently asked meeting discuss several questions primarily technical nature cidentally attorney graduate electrical engineer worked masters degree en gineering studied law has worked FCC now practices FCC law ex clusively tell let know appears have big guns project rate answer FCC questions being prepared AMA attorney collaboration least believe other manufacturers will done before December 31 1979 now thought FCC will ready issue Notice Proposed Rule Making summer 1980 Following notice follows comment period assume princi pally receive objections After period FCC considers comments either issues new rules cancels petition Now hopefully have edge seat must ask patient bit longer final issue rules approved could still two years away FCC really moves slowly unfortunately told petitions letters etc slow down same people working pro posal have take time read 180 degrees situation couple years ago CBers wanted take frequencieswe wanted stop slow down project did Oh yes now appears likely route new channels narrow band FM 72-76 MHz band Note said appears last item concerning RC frequencies Out discussion above also came some additional information about commercial use RC frequencies Most important 80 90 frequencies available people Some success has talking people companies often knowing installed trans mitters RC frequencies cases know what other slots available have commercial user RC frequency area can locate identify him hoemwork rules frequencies go see him Some modelers have helped companies applica tions change frequencies some have offered buy new crystals themwouldnt low price relief interference like tend information can will contact people AMA compiling list commercial 72 MHz users microfilm other vice-pres idents Once available intend take initiative myself Right now dont know District VIII number huge will obviously take time Incidentally FCC records reportedly maintained hand crank computer thus traditionally six months behind getting awfully long quick summary some other council business 1980 Nationals shaping up Ohiono final word looks good An AMA bid going World Indoor Championship West Baden IN 1980 World Control Line Championship Chicago 1982 new guest membership AMA approved voted recommend RC Contest Board immediately clude NMPRA safety rules AMA rules Pylon events reviewed brand new AMA film other items handled leave minutes report new film entirely devoted forms Scale runs 37 minutes really great have copy may re quest directly may obtain Headquarters Dont forget also have copy Marvelous Miniatures almost hour large AMA display use mall shows etc also yoursfor asking Note new address John Embry 509 South Lebanon Street Sulphur LA 70663 Give enough lead time shipment UPS bus either film display way word safety closing recently tended fun fly held conjunc tion CaVOilCade Festival Port Arthur TX good time March 1980 79 District VIII Report Cont possible partial exception yours truly flew old reliable bird right ground low pass reason antihisti mines cold taking medicine Now know what instructions bottle say about driving being drowsy Fortunately hit ground air plane repairable So long now Colorado C Kansas aska Dakota h Dakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Vince Menkewski District IX Vice-President 105 Waldo Circle Bellevue NE 68005 Associate Vice-Presidents Charles Branvor 2220 Maniposa Blvd Casper WY 8260t Pool Kegel 910 North 12th Fargo NO 58102 Travis McGinnis 8027W Blot Circle Arvada CO 60005 Jim OReilly 4760 N Battir Wichita KS 67220 Jim Ricketto 516 S Cloodas Sivox Falls SD 57103 Move Move last months column promised another point view presidents pro posal moving AMA Headquarters out Washington DC Actually last months col umn appeared completely different report originally planned original dealt entirely move HQ subject Because personally feel nega tive thinking appalling original reeked negativity discarded hoped waiting another month reaction proposal would cool down didnt work presidents proposal consists two parts 1 purchase versus rent argument 2 Washington DC versus someplace place else argument Most us can come up long list advantages ownership over renting fact rent case $29000 seems make discussion urgent Keep mind however yearly cost proposed Springfield project $49000 next 25 years Before get too involved lets get back what have other alternatives Certainly existing structure would less costly new AMA can also explore possibil ity purchasing larger building office space can rented other NAA divi sions Having NAA divisions under roof could benefit everyone help pay freight speak little thought should go what purchase As staff Head quarters under increasing pressure work various government agencies identify potential flying sites government property addition results close relationship FCC just now being realized 50 new frequencies horizon Over 1600 other associations can see advantages Washington location operations So fact price property costly loca tions Consequently difference costs savings amounts lessthan 1%of budget prompts president suggest spend money move entire HQ operation spend money train new employees replace will move experience new guy fice interruption services hinder work agencies supposed dealing directly makes fuss over current price remember what getting headquarters Springfield would like play ing handball wall Seasoned Fliers Thank club secretaries sent list candidates all-season seasoned-flier award now have idea stalwarts award patches can ordered would also terested photos Season Flier activities column archives Next month 2-year summary Asiorva losnia ii da x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarboreugh District X Vice-President 2501 Armoor Lane Redondo Beach CA 90278 Associate Vice-Presidents Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Fort Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Alex Chisolm 1100 West Sham Fresro CA 93711 Loonie Kroeher 4295 Boulder I-tiny. Las Vegas NV 89121 John Food 4269 Syoko Circle San Jose CA 95136 Bob Reynolds Rn 8 Boy 51 Tutson AZ 65710 Betty Scream 3723 Soowden Ave Loon Beach CA 90808 Keith Whiroey 14465 Jopiter Dr Salt Lake City UT 64117 Ill start off month item fresh mind attended flying dem onstration put El Tom Marine base Toys Tots effort mentioned last column Quite large number name fliers dropped thing front about 2500 people wont mention names because might forget somebody might justifiably upset best part whole show wasit televised Los Angeles NBC outlet Channel 4 did two-hour Sunday show right base interviewed various personalities usually week ly show background could heard sound model engines public address system describing activities public Once TV would cut modeling activities show model action interview modeler Dave Herbert brought whole show about interviewed flew Byron Pitts interview continued Dave club Sky-Naughts Saddleback Valley commended effort twohour TV show prime time 4 pm 6 pm attended year-end meeting Freeflight Model Airplane Association Southern California help schedule next years contest calendar elections scheduled night 1980 officers turned out werent held en tire cast officers volunteered another year lrv Aker remains president Joe Norcross secretary Bill Bogart treasurer vice-president 1980 version US Freeflight Championships 10th annual John Ferrer agreed CD Joe Norcross will assistant CD Bill Bogart will once again business manager Some time back wrote new flying field Control Line Gardena club brought about Flying Tigers Gardena scheduled attend meeting early December company Ive 17 years scheduled annual Christmas dinner same night So contact ed Larry Rice clubs program coordina tor told him dilemma said no problem So took new AMA Scale film Modelings Grand Illusions projector him showed club club wants see terrific new AMA film just drop line schedule next meeting Dont forget AMA display booth have use last put use El Toro/Dave bert flying demonstration Prior booth film Marvelous Miniatures possession Chuck Asprion clubs mall show Flying Circus Camarillo has already 80 Model Aviation Bud Atkinson John Worth Earl Witt Ed Cox Kansas City Hazel Bob Throckmorton Northern Knights field Field Rules posted Shawnee Mission site KS invited back next year Chuck says film showed full house time run 22 times stayed re peat performances Chuck mentioned club has overcome problem faced clubsthat being few no say display newer novice members feel overpowered super builders says some super builders wouldnt bring model because didnt want hurt feelings novices Flying Circus no longer has Modelerof Month Rather have modeler year Points awarded attendance work parties model presentation form presentation models judged complexity 1-20 craftsmanship 1 -10 originality 1-1 0 presentation 1-10 novice bonus 10 points novice has less year experience showed AMA film Marvelous Miniatures Orange Coast RC Club back members saw Lew Szallay requested could show Huntington Beach Exchange Club member sent film him could better inform businessmen others about RC flying need exposure like Utah AVP Keith Whitney tells flying activity minimal due cold weather says meet being planned Free Flight models skis takes hardy sort fly kind conditions also re ports new RC glider club being formed Salt Lake area District X will have new Control Line Contest Board member 1980 Vic Garner went over 120 required vote margin recently concluded election will replac ing Pete Brandt has board 10 years Bill Northrop remains RC board mem ber other election held Voting very very light RC election quite spirited Control Line election Let know want attend club meetings Dont forget AMA table top display mall shows exhibi tions whatever THERMALS Alaska o ana C togon ington xl DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District Xl Vice-President 1411 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98117 Associate Vice-Presidents Al Culver t507 Soon Elm Pocatello ID 8320t Simon Oreese Rn 1 Boo 48 Broadniem MT 590t5 Ed McColloraqh 53 SE St Portland OR 972t5 Orlando Oly Renjo 25608 Dover Ct Keon WA 98031 Chock Thompson N 3et3 Normandie Spokane WA 99205 Doe Zipoy 2t4t8 NE Main St Redmond WA 98052 District meetings planned District XI far year follows February 4 Seattle-Boeing Hawks Swap Meet February 16 Rams Symposium Seattle area Mid-April Benton Co Mod el Expo Corvallis Early May Boise South Idaho Model Airplane Symposium will probably distirct meeting CAMS Symposium Coeur dAlene spring have no details nor com mitment following report pictures submitted Ed McCollough AVP Portland several Ed has submitted year appreciated Lake Vancouver Seaplane Fun-Fly end September marks last Seaplane meets sponsored Portland SkyKnights year contest CDd Jerry Holcomb unlike Haystack fea tured beautiful flying weather thing marred contest presence hungry little hornets seemed Twelve fliers signed up contest couple fliers Dave Hallmark Rod Punches come way LaGrande no further away Salem rest Dick Hansen else won first fol owed closely Bill Foster Salem RC Pilots Assn second third Vein AhI berg along Hansen SkyKnight Unfortunately no Scale entries year good weather usually happens contest should ideal time put Scale seaplane contest trail Some local fliers involved Lake Tapps Seaplane Fun Fly put Mt Ranier RC Society Bob Pfeiffer CD during third weekend August An interesting innovation giving trophy five events winner event eligible win others Although weather looked mis erable fact flying great 17 entries braved elements get Dick Hansen Portland SkyKnights won trophies unfortunately dont have information about other winners Also pictures came out too dark use closing would like remind Dis trict XI members Benton Co Model Exposition will taking place April should mark calendars spend second weekend April Corval lis OR addition static contest Scale non-Scale planes will fun-fly Camp Adair fieldand other new unusual occurences will District Xl meeting probably Saturday exact time will announced later March 1980 81 Bill Foster Salem RC Pilots starts original float olane Note inboard spoilers/flaps Orville Brooks Nieuport about week after Haystack during get-together Lake Van couver Below Oopsl Jerry Holcombs unusual AA canard seaplane Photos Bob Belch Portland SkyKnights MRRCS Seaplane Contest nf tho seaplanes Vnnmusgr winner seaplauieDick Hansen modified Taurus floats 10K Sig Mfgs Cub Selected AMA No 2 Model AMAs Cub modification Del ta Dart both designed Frank Ehling has many years wonderful intro ductory model Schools clubs individ uals hae used have lots lots Delta Dart Bashes Much good will fine introductions have however always gone down drain because no follow-up model easily available bulk Academy Rather turn several very good Number Two type designs available such AMA Maxi ir won NFFS AMA Design Contest few years ago AMA Junior Committee chose Sig Manu facturing Companys Cub since proven design already production Telephone conversations Glen Siga foose Sig Manufacturing John Worth AMA brought out possibilities desirabilities selection AMA Junior Committee has submit ted formal recommendation AMA Head quarters individual members Executive Council effect Sig Cub declared Academy Model Aeronautics second step model after AMA Cub recommendation will agenda January 19 1980 meeting Executive Council counting very heavily approving vote Council fact could already have approved read yourguidance parts AMA Cub manufactured Sterling Models Inc Carl Goldberg Models Inc Forwarded Midwest Model Supply Co Midwest sorts out parts kits plastic tubes packs 35 box Sig Manufactur ing Cu Incs responsibility distribute Such details Sig Cub remain worked out may some modification least packaging present kit know Sig Cub will prove excellent Second Step model simple well thought out SRPSM designed superior modeler Larry Conover step up sizeable ad vancing flat single-surfaced wing cambered double-surfaced Ive seen bunch kids build minimal help. FLY Sure other kits could built after AMA Cub instance theres Thermal Dart Uncle Sam Peck ROG Sig Parasol Comet Cadet others afford useful variety much difficulty variationsof same theme advancements Sig Cub onel fact both Step Step Two models called Cubs may appropriate confusing Lets see Now popular AMA Ehling Cub contests will followed up Sig Conover Cub contests Jan/Feb/Meb AMA Indoor Postal STEVE STOHR Ottawa IL wins winder sending naming contest Actually Steve received honorable mention wins prize anyway sending three names have loads charm sort miss slow majesty Indoor flight offer use appropriate out door contests Now instance wouldnt agree Dash Crash Indoor Postal would aptly name NFFS Rubber-Powered Speed contest Nats Indoor Free Flight Fight sounds appropriate CL Combat Up Up Away Postal e name 0 - t Outdoor Free Flight. especially DT doesnt work Indoors go up up although models sometimes get caught rafters dont go away Thanks Steve weve de cided call contest Fly Forever 1980 AMA Indoor Postal name little apt perhaps certainly much fun yours contest now dont have back issue rules send SASE Ed Whitten copy fly fly some morel Encyclopedia Model Aircraft book touches phases aeromod eling No its complete know dont like books try cover too much book does try book end books No book lets know lots lots wonderful aeromodel ing activity come book isan INTRODUCT ION - very c*iarming introduction. favorite hobby Encyclopedia Model Aircrafts gen eral editor Vic Smead has short forward Walt Schroder Encyclopedia published 1979 Octopus Books Ltd 59 Grosvenor Street London Wi two book stores New York City ex amined both charged $1098 youre daddy auntie granddad wants show different styles model building flying some lucky boy girl book worth much much $1098 book necessarily covers facets brief ly theres enough enable ginner build bit dream about advanced designs come beautiful pictures plastics has RC too much plans beginners models n Indoor Paper Stick job out door 2 ROG P-30 HL Towline Glid ers gas-engined CL plane how-to sections too color photo graphs ly terrific Theres photo Indoor Manhattan Cabin model know like Encyclopedia really good - al though inaccurately titled excellent introduction phase aeromodeling presented less equally allotted space according its percentage activity lets neophyte make own decision types models appeal him Purchase copy Have around home waiting youngster discover cover wonderful world aeromodeling Thats know. a go See next month 82 Model Aviation FLIGHT ED WHITTEN Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005
Edition: Model Aviation - 1980/03
Page Numbers: 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82
AMA Effort Continues NC Frequencies AMAs Frequency Committee met AMA Headquarters Washington DC December 11 12 1979 develop supplementary data requested FCC support AMAs 1978 petition nine RC fre quencies follow-up previous meeting November between AMA FCC officials same subject December meeting however behind scenes work session coordinate committee member input modified speci fic version AMAs original proposal November meeting reported January 1980 issue Model vita ion page 72 see RC Frequency Update December meeting first time entire AMA Frequency Committee met personbusiness normally conducted mail meeting made possible AMA Executive Council its Novem ber 9 meeting authorized travel lodging expense reimbursement committee AMA effort obtain RC fre quencies could expedited As result December Frequency Committee technical background AMAs proposal agreed upon well other details final presentation committee also met FCC officials morning December 12 review committees data favorably re ceived appears now order obtain FCC approval AMA proposal al though number procedural steps process remain accomplished next step scheduled mid-January deliver finished version AMA data FCC expected followed FCC internal circulation approval proposal public comment probably published spring 1980 public comments produce drastic changes proposal possible new RC frequencies could made avail able end 1980 early 1981 AMA proposal compre hensive ever including recommendations con cerning group frequencies model aircraft another cars boats other terrestrial models basis recommendations use narrow band FM NBFM 72 MHz frequency band AMA acting agency FCC effort behalf model interests has involved coordination efforts Hobby Industry Association HIA indivi dual RC equipment manufacturers car boat organizations NAMBA IMPBA AMYA ROAR etc Membership Over 40000 Year End 1980 membership renewal has pro ceeding ahead last years rate ever since renewal notices mailed mid-October time Christmas holiday season 1980 membership figures doubled over 20000 received Thanksgiving Day renewals being re ceived rate between 4500 5000 per week Senior Citizen memberships new cate gory 1980 65 over reached almost 800 mid-December Teen age 1980 members officially known Seniors tween 15 19 years age 2372 mid-December about third paying extra magazine 1980 Juniors up 15 years old 1526 members almost 300 paying extra maga zine 1980 membership total years end running between 5 6% higher 1979 very close time record year figures 1978 Former AMA President Ken Held Hospital AMA No7 meaning AMAs seventh President Ken Held Livonia Ml De cember St Josephs Hospital Ann Arbor MI being treated leukemia good prognosis Kens presidential years 1953-1956 didnt really retire after Hes very interested active ever since has seen regularly recent years various model trade shows staunch supporter AMA So Ken taking easier now doctors orders still chipper anxious hear old friends Communications may sent hospital Kens home 16693 Bell Creek Lane Livonia MI 48154 March 1980 69 AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents L Worlds Largest Sport Aviation Organization AMA Committee December meetings Washington Standing left right John Strong Chairman Wheaton MD Dick Jansson Maitland FL Walt Good Port Richey FL Bob Aherle Hauppauge NY C Torrey Williams Jacksonville FL Jack Albrecht Oceanside CA Also participating meeting Fred Marks Gaithers burg MD Rich Palmer representing HIA Fairfield NJ John Worth Carl Maroney AMA HO Jack Smith AMAs legal counsel specialist FCC matters Presidents OUTLQJK Earl F Witt 26 Warwick Drive Chambersburg PA 17201 THE FIRST MEMBERSHIP SURVEY membership survey published January issue Model Aviation getting great response just received own issue MA survey answers started coming through mail Ron Morgan worked up computer program tabulating survey complet ed portion program per mits totaling computers wife refers Barbie Doll because prolif eration accessories completed program will include disk filing print-out survey surprising result tabulating surveys no constant trend categoryvirtually ballot tabulated has different priority arrangement outstanding pri ority picked modelers AMAs top priority received near ly twice rating other Promotion Hobby/Sport time point clear items AMA Head quarters Executive Council have putting considerable time ef fort rank very low survey results survey tabu lated January Council Meeting will agenda discussed date December 16th since West Coast replies just starting come since have written say circulating survey clubs will continue tabulate come later surveys received far have tabu lated give idea its running have included below Part AMA Priorities 1 Promotion Hobby/Sport 2 Obtaining Radio Frequencies 3 Flying Site Assistance 4 Membership Services S Providing Competition Rules 6 Sponsoring National Championships 7 Sponsoring Junior Programs 8 Model viation Magazine 9 Sponsoring World Championships 10 Special Events ie Trans-Am trade shows etc 11 Film Library 12 Model Aviation Museum 13 Awards & Recognitions 14 Other Part II Reason Joining AMA 1 Individual Insurance 3 5% 2 Club Requirements 18% 2 Supporting National Representa tion Hobby/Sport 18% 3 Entering Sanctioned Contests 12% 4 Flying Site Requirements 9% 5 Receiving Model viation Magazine 4% 6 Technical Educational Assist ance 3% 7 Otherl% Part III Magazine Issue 71% Would prefer have maga zine optionaL 29% Would prefer NOT have magazine optional 71% given option taking magazine would take 29% given option taking magazine would NOT take As stated above will continue tabulate surveys come would like add input survey can found column January issue Model Aviation COMMENTS AND THANKS Letters notes included half survey mail re ceived took time write thank preciate efforts Luckily few asked assist ance think will able include workload Some notes really boosted morale would like share comments you. received considerable encourage ment proposal relocate AMA Headquarters no negative com ments date person informed Springfield OH proposed re location site within 600 miles 70% population wealth US Another made very important suggestion previously ed architects drawing no loading area trucks majority comments magazine gentleman numbered Model Aviation AMAs 3989th priority feelings have noted man said dont save magazines just interesting articles thanks sending article completed survey modeler elated finally found use miscellaneous post card suggested ask news letter editors survey clubs think its great idea hope some editors will interested enough suggested ideas AMA consider assure will included report Council survey Again thanks keep new surveys coming NATIONALS PLANNING Nationals planning has received setback seems Flying Ti gers Airline looking mid-western base relocate operations Wilmington OH hoping have Nationals bases considering Therefore management Wilmington field reluctant sign long-range contract committing use airport Nationals summer Nation als planning meeting originally sched uled 15th 16th December cancelled until site can posi tively contracted summer Chuck Shade Dick Nutting Cincinnati have looking alter nates area event Wil mington available Hopefully will have firm 1 980 Nationals plan time read article alter natives present plan point appear Nationals Free Flight event Ohio area return ing Lake Charles 70 Model Aviation FCC RADIO FREQUENCIES committee working FCC has optimistic reports just gave Nationals latest word have result technical data furnished RC dustry plan 48 model aircraft-only radio frequencies being considered Federal Communications Commis sion frequencies would narrow band FM although compet ing few commercial frequencies should offer enough selection fair ly interference free given area Thir ty channels cars boats also suggested have received comments Ike Kerschner Pennsylvania Clay Freinwall Washington state 6-meter band repeaters ap parently becoming growing problem suggestion has move RC 50-515 MHz no way can compete repeaters FAI have just returned first ex perience United States representa tive Federation Aeronautique ternationale Aeromodelling committee ClAM held Paris 29th 30th November meeting attended representatives 28 coun tries Fortunately official language meetings English Therefore little difficulty following pro cedures agenda originally pre sented appeared overwhelming document little chance com pleting two days However follow ing committee meeting first day number items agenda withdrawn tabled otherwise disposed leaving very little work general session accomplish full report items affecting aeromodelling will subsequently published Model viation immediate interest mem bership scheduling World Championships Indoor Models West Baden IN 20th 24th June scheduling World Championships Space Models rock ets Lakehurst NJ September 7th through 12th Several open international events also scheduled Free Flight Categories FlA FlB FlC scheduled second weekend February Taft CA Fourth Sierra Cup FlA FlB Fl C scheduled 18th 19th October Sacramento CA Scale World Championships will held Ottawa Canada 19th through 26th July Last month summary November 9-10 AMA Executive Council meeting deci sions noted proposal John Grigg District II Vice-President approved details proposal follows Special Interest Group Recognition ballot its members 4 Require annual membership renewal through annual dues payment 5 Maintain current membership lists deliver 11 copy annually later July 1 Executive Director AMA AMA membership confirmation sub sequent confirmation report Council should further noted Coun cils approval publication Model Aviation magazine comments noting Council favorably received proposal Presumably conditions special terest group recognition will stand unless adSpecial interest groups within AMA recognized general benefit membership organization through contribution universally accepted rules competition specialty other contributions special importance reasons among others agreed to mutual benefit both AMA special interest groups Executive Council AMA establish following minimum requirements re cognition special interest groups advisors rules policy-making bodies AMA Special interest groups recognition AMA shall 1 Require continuing membership AMA of its US citizen members 2 Maintain working set bylaws ap proved accepted its members 3 Elect officers least biannually verse comments received might cause some reconsideration modification Previously 1979 Nats council meeting noted special interest groups might able meet same criteria feeling council members special interest group might need looked its own merits case comments special interest group would appreciated noting whether conditions recognition acceptable problems volved group meet con ditions Please forward comments AMA HQ copying distribution council mem bers 1979 Mail Ballot--Proposed By-Laws Revision--Results PROPOSAL 1 Regarding NAA Representation AMA Executive Council PROPOSAL 2 Regarding No Proxy Voting AMA Executive Council 12 345 6789 10 11 Unknown TOTAL 5583 115 74 96 102 94 93 48 156 52861054 1120 7698596 1334101 DISTRICT FOR 1 AGAINST 1 FOR 2 AGAINST 2 498710677969589784914749 1 16 1639 15 10 245 216 801002 10136 Two views December 11-12 meeting AMA Frequency Committee Washington See page 69 names details meeting March 1 980 71 SECRETARY-TREASURERS REPORT Jim McNeilI AMA Secretary-Treasurer 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 month going finish presenting Kip Smythes member ship department AMA Headquarters think important members aware dues money being spent central office lovely lady Mrs Norma Curl ings handles AMA chartered clubs few years ago AMA sprinkling chartered clubs around country Today hundreds hundreds 1300 Norma issues club certificates insurance certificates assigns club numbers on She rides herd clubsa full-time job Off duty loves fly real airplanes Normas son Ronald computer analyst Treasury Dept Whos Eastern Coast Besides daughter Cheryl has six grandsons granddaughter Shown abovc Mike Woodfolk im portant employee Kips department Mike helps sort checks assists bulk mail generally available help needed 22 single lives Washington DC father likes AMA Mike fourth year Maryland University Pretty Andrea Peterson new em ployee AMA handles member ship calls correspondence answers channels complaints Andrea busy church worker board Ecumenical Charismatic Metro Community Church Washington DC thinks AMA nice place work big picture above Gloria Cook left helps Norma club certif icates Also keeps file club officers married Francis Cook have five children two boys John Dennis also Rhonda Delores Belinda John has rubber-pow ered model airplanes hanging ceiling Dennis takes wind-up free flight bed him AMA magazines school Kentwood Elementary 4th grade Good show Dennis Janet Clifton middle has worked AMA two years handles worksheets bank deposits also Con test Director Leader member pro cessing Janet married Bob Clifton together like go camping fishing target shooting have own boat son Eugene 22 married Linda Brown right AMAs cheerful receptionist first see walk AMA Head quarters although will shifting another job AMA HQ time read meant ask Lin da personal information present forgot Kip Smythe has good department efficient employees proud good job Kip doing Academy See next month Fly CL Models Near Power Lines 72 Model Aviation nree important empiovees lLI mytnes Linda brown RC club enlisted aid CL clubboth AMA char teredto raise lot dough good cause also improve community relations Safe flying adhered strin gently Jack Carlon Top Spectators line up waiting turn buddy-box watching others Right man organized Fund Fly club carl Thigpen shows spectators latest creationa ducted fan Violett A-4 Skyhawk Bottom Left Bob Robinson blocking sun helps nine-year-old carolyn Green paid dollar help Jerrys Kidsand fly dads plane transmitter carolyns father Ken looks fairly calm does loop Mike catalano president River view Flyers looks background Bottom Right Armed load money-making RC balloons volunteer gets ready collect donations Altogether remarkable effort put group modelers togeth er can amazing things ort notice example Riverview Radio Control Flyers Club Elmwood Park NJ raised $1743 Jerry Lewis Muscular Dystrophy Program three days club held Fund Fly over past Labor Day weekend planned half weeks advance basic plan organize buddy box transmitter teams allow public fly RC buck-a-shot proceeds going Muscular Dystrophy club field roped off people attending Flea Market back field invited give try According Carl Thigpen Riverview Flyers MDA Chairman women flying RC men kept coming back seconds thirds Carl said also over heard number women telling husbands should get involved hobby/sportContinued next page Fund Fly Continued safety reasons buddy box trans mitters used club structors During three-day Fund Fly club did have buddy box crash Flight packs transmitter batteries checked ofter flight insure safety models used high-wing 3-channel trainers kept 12 mistakes high altitudes special feature Fund Fly took place Sunday afternoon air show Garden State Circle Burners Con trol Line club Lincoln Park NJ volunteered help heard Riverview RC trying raise money Jerrys Kids Circle Burners came well prepared type model including four-engine job own public address system public treated close-up view models action everything Stunt flying Combat during per formance explained modelers work together ub volved different aspect interest area purpose sameto enjoy hob by/sport raise money MDA urged spectators generous Riverview RC members passed canisters around Although Riverview RC Flyers putting flying demonstrations throughout day Circle Burners public address system made big difference Riverview able put mini pat tern show plaining public exactly what happening According Pauline Robinson MDA co-chairman Most people thought models just doing wild maneuvers plan Bob husband explained what happening over PA could hear excitement crowd including aahhs wows club also food stand set up public could donate ham burgers hot dogs soft drinks Club mem ber wives girl friends daughters sons donated cakes cookies addition doing cooking local dairy Tuscan Farms donated juice Id rather flying RC helium balloons women took up positions inside Flea Market caught people entering money pockets Gemini Models Clifton NJ donated Snap-on Wing Super Champ trainer raffle prize Pyropower Model Fuel Ridgewood NJ donated fuel keep buddy box flights going Rockland RC Club New York loaned club its glider display WW aerial combat paint ing flak holes through hand gliders could flown win prize public got three chances quarter able win hobby hands plastic aprons glider Riverview RC Flyers manning booth got discouraged small wings coming apart left field About 20 minutes later reappeared bottle Hot Stuff proceeded make field repairs' gliders just couldnt stand wings coming off said third day over workers own celebration field night everyone sat around food tent exhausted MDA Committee chairman brought down lobster claws tails fresh corn-on-the-cob cook grill bottle 74 Model Aviation lines thinned out club members took air attract people aeea food tent drew large crowds extra hungry thirsty 90-deg heat point cooks orders going started asking likes rare hamburgers During lull Glider Booth Matt Kebabjian repairs some didnt make smooth landings bubbiy appeared member made toast successful conclusion Fund Fly Everyone vowed make next better clubs September business meeting MDA District Director Jack Whisler asked address members Prior presenting Citation Merit signed Jerry Lewis club gave short talk Mr Whisler related feelings club member came pick up MDA posters canisters told him clubs planned drive half weeks later thought great figured maybe Riverview RC Flyers would raise $400 $500 club member came money asked him went mply said bad raised $1743 amazed said Mr Whisler went explain ddnations would further associations local programs patient care research Riverview Flyers RC Club already planning next years event did raise money good cause introduced spectators hobby/sport cemented community relationsfrom local police department patrolled field 20 minutes during night sure Van Campers guarding food display tents safe ying site neighbors finally got involved modelers Connecticut Main achusetts hlampstiiie Rhode Island ont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Associate Vice-Presidents Robern c Brodeur 405 Main Snreet Nashua NJ 03060 Raymond Gibonlean 39 High Sr Old Town ME 04468 George Parker 7 Paul Dr LeeMA 01238 A Mike Schindler 5 Boldac Dr Ledyard CT 06339 William Wilbur 6 Laurel Am Kiotery MC 03904 Thanks District people voted re-election turnout cumbent encouraging largest percentage ever turned out Dis trict perhaps largest percentage total district membership actually vote slight realignment will announced Associate Vice-Presidents still works Letters about go out pre sent AVPs CB people seek will ingness continue see have other interests will surely have some deep reconsiderations direction year 1980in insurance safety longrange planning regards planning let us put final test total membership desires using questionnaire Earl Witt published column second issue back before have already printed 1000 ques tionnaires same form Earls will computerized Bill Wilbur using Earls computer format will forward ed Earl recaps also original form forms have distributed throughout District AVPs sec ond thousand will mail before Xmas charter clubs CB people fur ther distribution Lets give Earl Witt true feeling majority AMA members New England Send completed forms bunch OK club indi vidually Available request new film AMA Scale great have copy use District Lots calls already scheduled Ill come along whenever possible show can borrow own showing AMA charter clubs other groups will lust schedule fast turn-around via UPS no left waiting New Years Resolutions coverage clubs groups CL FF Indoor Send info inputs pic tures Send too black-and-white 5x7 possible Continued individual re sponse individual problems field pro curement other club problems new committee study field procurement has set up three us Please keep informed successes and/or failures maintaining present flying sites because may help ful overall AMA efforts Congratulations new AMA officers VPs Looks like fine bunch people work District Expo chasing success last year already planning stages date change super flying demos great dis plays mfr participation something youngsters morewith capable help South Shore RC Club friends Charles River other nearby areas Les Hard recent letter has told about Expo plans patterned after success last year include same good things real compliment show leadership area Control Line aircraft near high tension lines constant reminders check RC equipment before fly after hard landing constant reminders fly safe areas pits spectators behind Yet incidents oc cur happen because feel happens other guy Folks WE ARE THE OTHER GUY Re gardless expert may think regardless years experience mo ments lack concern safety can result yet another disaster Dont let causes Dont let flying buddies Check RC gear Check control lines Fly safe areas spectators crowd well protected friends flying unsafely tell him Make him become safe flier club must GROUND him fora period timemaybe permanentlybefore grounds someone else permanently shockwave reaction may feel December incident two-fold will probability adverse impact insurance magnitude yet deter mined second impact will felt clubs presently negotiating new flying fields retain present ones Only time will tell what impact will surely negotiating power has compromised modelers directly involved December incident certainly deeply con sidering merits flying model aircraft did now asituation us want ever become party can hope survive ordeal min imum difficulty plight will have taught us serious lesson Off Soapbox New Jetney Ynik II DISTRICT REPORT John C Griog Oisttict II Vice-President 6387 Badger Drine Lnckport NY 14094 Associate Vice-Presidents Peon Bianchini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 1070s John Byrne 36-29 213th St Bayside NY 1 t361 Frank Drench 9 Wit low Ann Piscanaway NJ 08854 Hank Liken 46 Cory Dr Tows Riner NJ 08753 Adam Sattler 50 Randi Rd Apt A-2 Schenectady NY t2309 Tow Silner RD 3 Box 4t2 Messena NY t3662 Hank Smith 2 Lorraine Ann. Auburn NY 1302t deep misgivings write months District II Report two reasons Last month promised include survey questionnaire issue knowing President planned Janu ary issue Rather repetitive will ask go back issue read Presi dents column send him answers survey other reason misgivings writing column probably now very painfully aware early De cember last year disastrous cident occur district Setting aside very serious injury person unfortunate death second person feel must discuss own habits flying safety day-to-day basis AMA has preached safe ty years yet incidents have occurred constant reminders us fly following reports two AVPs named Hank Hank Smith AVP Central NY Now flying season over would like report contests attended Syracuse ARCS Tully Field unusual Pattern meet consisted standard Quickie 500s standard 40s Pre Novice Advanced Expert meet really great pilots flying same inexpensive airplane skill really played important role meet Perhaps important thing meet people wanted fly competition given great chance being too expensive undergreat pressure Judging very relaxed fair pilots competition wereasked judge also Heres chance RC fliers enter Pre-Novice competition under lowest pres sure meet have looking good change enter compe tition world meet enter Thanks again Syracuse Hank Likes AVP Southern NJ South Jersey clubs have busy past summer presenting numerous air shows flight demonstrations mall displays Ocean County Modelers Toms River NJ Atlantic County Sky Blaz ers casino capital East Coast have reaped bundle far memberships local recognition such events largest such event took place McGuire Air Force Base near Wrightstown NJ air show team ALFA SQUADRON shared Air Force Armed Forces Day 280000 attended event Most March 1 980 75 District II Report Continued clubs agree air shows gratifying satisfying contests Try sometime youll amazed public interest aviation buffs youll attract South jersey will shine again winter Navy Lakehurst will host least three Indoor organizationsThe Ocean County Modelers Crossing Free Flight Group Delaware Valley Federation Model Clubs Pennsylvania Present winter schedule will include least two Indoor meets per month thin sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dew Brawn District Ill Vice-President 8534 Huddleston Street Cincinnati OH 45236 Associate Vice-Peesidenits Joe Eiben 36980 Valley Forge Dr Solon OH 44139 Francis Fluharsy 504 21st St. Vienna WV 26101 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut Sn Philadelphia PA 19107 hope makes deadline found out last night deadline Monday today Saturday would like thank voted election particularly satisfying note District III best vote turnout nationwide hope represent well ask con stituency keep informed views can better understand pulse district time have unable contact previous AVPs Contest Board members have talked have agreed continue except Ed Wisser will remain Scale Contest Board wants retire AVP am left somewhat look ing AVPs couple areasspecifically western Pennsylvania area northwest Ohio area Any volunteers last Executive Council meeting represented district proxy unable vote due fact District Columbia law prohibits proxy voting boards directors Although law must obviously abide decid ed have legal staff investigate alterna tives proxy voting district loses its representation its VP some reason unable attend Executive Council meet ing Nats will held District Ill 1980 WORKS Club Dayton presented council proposal host Nats Wilmington 01-I under new very radical concept feel will increase Nats participation allow clubs involved running some portion Nats share profits having concession rights area club interested running event exchange concession rights area portion same let us know also will need general help can get volunteer now avoid late rush sorrowful note have just learned half-time flying show accident December 9th New York football game fatal spectators shame freak accident like should claim life must use opportunity fur ther stress flying safety avoid getting situation can lead accidents IJelaware cs Columbia 0 Maryland h tarolioa IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foremau District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Associate Vice-Peasidonino Wayne Abernethy 5221 Marlboro Pike Hillside MD 20027 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 23606 Howard Crispin 611 Seechwood Dr Charlontsnille VA 22901 V Bill Helws 2000 Tynola Road Charlotte NC 28210 Snotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809 John Preston 7012 Elnira Court Fails Church VA 22042 Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetnenille NC 28301 column being written just before Christmas will appear Model viotion March issue youll receive Feb ruary reason confusing opening statement explain some will hear about upcoming Executive Council meeting January before report appears print February January council meeting Orlando report council Flying Site Employee Committee will presented committee appointed November council meeting consists Cliff Piper 1-lorrace Cain As chairman have re ceived some excellent ideas Cliff Horrace also John Worth Most council aware fact good flying site clubs biggest asset Without good site dont have club What committee would like see come out council meeting full-time em ployee AMA Headquarters handle flying site procurement national level also assist AMA chartered clubs local level get keep flying sites would also keep up-to-date file proposals pro gress work very closely clubs flying site problems could also publish list clubs have flying sites map get basic need writing up infor mation can disseminated clubs such legal advice flying site problems prepare flying site proposal raise money flying site fund advice property purchases many AMA Headquarters has tremendous amount information now file could used full-time flying site employee AMA clubs needs put usable format need someone full-time basis what Horrace Cliff hope January council meeting Headquarters Relocation have received lot letters com ments Headquarters moving Springfield OH No have decided move HQ Springfield council has proposal Springfield couple other places also no decision move HQ anywhere yet looking proposals favor move out Washington DC area believe AMA should stay around Washington area maybe right down town Washington least same lo cal area has taken AMA years build up its rapport various government agencies like FCC Parks Recrea tion Department feel close feeling would deteriorate moved away DC known fact lot large cor porations maintain local office DC just close Washington scene has proven times closeness can very beneficial organization exam ple just recently AMA HQ local staff Frequency Committee along some mod el industry people sit-down meeting FCC discussed 25 50 new RC frequencies Washington meeting might have easy accomplish However am favor moving HQ operation suitable location office space better facilities per haps owning own land building still staying comparatively close governmental agencies work Perhaps good iocation would Maryland Virginia areas fringe DC Let know feel about Sit down take time write few lines After AMA does belong AMA have heard opinionslets hear yours Whats Happening District IV Delaware Get-Together 3rd December opportunity visit Delaware clubs Wilmington good turnout meeting feel very good discussion AMA relat ed business came away lot good ideas clubs two three clubs represented meeting hope benefitted sure did Thanks suggestions fellowship excellent din ne r Tidewater Model Soaring Society Date Change Indoor Meet Due problem Coliseum date Indoor meet changed February 10th March 9th time get model ready plan take part contact 804444-8836 days 804428-8064 evenings find out Coliseum available practice flying DC Maxecuters Maxecuters 6th Annual National Capital Indoor Scale Contesttenta tively scheduled 3rd weekend March Andrews AFB events including FAC Scale WWI Combat Navy Scale P-nut Scale No-Cal Scale Golden Age Pennyplane Manhattan Start building now because premier contests East Coast Central Carolina RC Club Thanks put ting newsletter mailing list Keep coming enjoy Fredericksburg Aeromasters Looks like Aeromasters have kept up what go ing local parks recreation departments item news lettermaybe some other clubs can contact local parks officials get ball rol ling Aeromasters Receive Permission Fly ParkOn November 7th Frank Blow sisted Bill Schultz Dave Hancock ap peared before Fredericksburg Stafford Park Authority Board requested permis sion fly RC aircraft tract land Park Authority just acquired board members apparently impressed Franks T-6 asked good questions about RC granted permission Aeromasters fly subject some minor re strictions proposal will presented next club meeting approval hope fully work can begin runway other facilities near future Thats month last thought Contact local AVP find out whats going AMA knowsask him 76 Model Aviation Alabama da ga rssppr to Rico V South Carolina essee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birminoham 35209 205 879-5550 Associate Vice-Presidenes John Gorday 115 Bayberry Lane Jackson MS 39212 Jerome Hall 4328 Baywood Dr Hrantsvjlle AL 35805 Richard Jackson 108 Thornlec St Charleston Hgts SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr. Del ray Beach FL 33444 Phillip McDowell 6521 Rolling Fork Dr. Nashville TN 37205 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00866 Box 1532 Fajardo FR 00648 Ed Moorenan P0 Box 1643 Cohn AFO FL 32542 Tore Thacker 2390C Lawnencenille Hwy. Decatur GA 30033 Valkyrles Manatee Coirntv F I. fortunate having friend like Borden Chemical Company has provided flying site Thats good news bad news field came complete resident alligator runway 09 water hazard Nevertheless club members Bobby Smith Roy Randall fly float equipped planes off gator pond Model fliers arent easily discouraged good news Imperial Radio Control Club Polk County FL help local merchants raised $1360 35 MDA local merchants donated prizes including grand prize choice TV RC plane bad news winner chose TV Maybe winner already house full RC planes other hand modeler knows theres always room model picture below will see few models displayed recently Central Georgia RC Aircraft League active club great plans ability carry plans completion club members building Quickee SOOs 1980 orniect Theres fun numbers II Atlanta SkyRaiders Control Line club would like see some numbers have five contests past two years five six contestants club mostly Stunt oriented does have active Combat flier would like some competition paraphrase old saying What sound Combat flier com batting District V does have outstanding Control Line fliers example Walt Perkins Les McDonald have made US Con trol Line Team going Poland year Walt qualified first teammate JE Aibritton another district Team Rac ing Les qualified first Precision Aero batics would like thank Control Liners Gene Martine Joe Chambers Stephen Zalenski Gross Scruggs participating unoffi cial poll sponsored Stunt News concerning 1980 Nats Stunt News published ques tionnaire could detached sent directly district vice-presidents would good idea other special interest groups am quite interested obtaining information possible about matter interest modelers district other districts matter get several let ters month over country Mickey Walkerfrom Atlanta GA took Quarter Scale P-Si South Carolina recently have engine sag takeoff caus ing broken prop Now ordinarily broken prop no big deal case Quarter Scale however prop can cost $10 $15 morel LeGrande Ham South Carolina get ting Scale big wayhe flying J-3 9-foot wingspan picture below doesn e much hint its real size infrequently plans published Model Aviation magically transform themselves model airplanes Witness example Frank Metzgers Old Reliable Rodger Bakers AG-i president West Alabama Aero Modelers Rick Dixie Cup Martin showed up clubs field real honest-togosh wood airplane covered red white popular colors Tuxcaloosa After several successful flights heard comment balsa airplanes fly better Ironical ly program next club meeting en titled fiberglass wing Since 1947 Charlie Howard Columbus GA has kept accurate log book flight has made either Control Line Radio Controlled planes Its book type plane engine flying location date total time air everything pertaining flight has over 14000 recorded flights Anyone want challenge him best documented history individual model airplane flying years Nats intend recognize 15 club newsletters outstanding perform ance first five will designated Dis trict V TOP FLIGHT newsletters next 10 will designated District V OUT STANDING newsletters eligible must mailed published prior Nats Illinois ana cky nstoor VI DISTRICT REPORT Horrace Cain District VI Vice-President 525 Weidner Road Boftala Grove ttllfl9fl Aaoc5e VoeFresde,S Ohack Delano 4031 N Mjtdrner Indianapolis IN 46226 Bichard Genline III 3611 Greentield Rd. Oinainoy IL 02301 Prank Hughes 401 5 Birdin Plarnobune MO 64477 Glenn Lee 819 Mandrake Batania tL 60510 Helen Olsen 820 Old Bonhorsurre Rd uninersity Cmv MO 03132 Jim Sears P0 Boo 308 Bargin KY 40310 Bob uder-m,od 4109 ConnorO Oak Dr St Louis MD 63128 winter model aviation action projects KC MO Sunchasers Northern Knights waiting warmer weather Mall shows films create good public relations controlled environment Contrast bad public relations over national news media unfortunate accident RC model football sta dium Remember whatever youre doing takes thousand ATTA BOYS replace OHS--TI Continued next page March 1 980 77 Effective communication twoway street AMAs non-paid volun teer officers doing utmost make AMA kind organiza tion members wish thoughts contained pages month yours arent apt known unless writeto AMA vice-president district representative associate vice-president area Complete communications linkwrite Frank Metzger built Old Reliable .A plans flies great Veco 19 Kraft radio rn-wager uaer u- nuin tram ivi plans Uses K&B 40 Kraft radio District VI Report Cont HAPPENINGS March 1-2 Ft Wayne IN Flying Circuits Glenbrook Mall Show Toledo Organizational meeting big model crowd May absorb QSAA Details J Nelson 640 Berkshire Ct Downers Gv IL 60515 Indoor outdoor FF news frm CIA Informer Dick Covalt 2716 Catalina Dr Anderson IN 46012 Chicago Aero Angels CL Club hosted 700lap 50-mile sport race 19 started 6 completed Stoo Willoughby 1st AVP Glenn Lee 2nd St Louis Eagles soared over Miss Val ley club challenge glider meet about 1% total points District VI Club Team RC Fun Fly Con test moving along Kentucky State meet Lexington early June Indiana Illinois State meets Indianapolis Bloomington July 19-20 District meet Indianapolis Sep tember 13-14 Info AVP Come Big MO Several changes District Officers have made Rick Gerling Quincy IL replaces Roger Geers AVP Paul Proefrock Lexing ton KY replaces Mike Mueller RC Contest Board member William Bud Bodizoch Pal atine IL new CL Contest Coordinator Pat English Vincennes IN will coordi nate Free Flight Paducah KY AeroModelers Glitch contained good statement Ill tiass trom Flying Building im portant facets hobby end result hobby racked problems good time get some out discussion Ive requested AMA provide Clubs steps obtain IRS non-profit status Vol unteer Club Work could written off donation read AMA should have solution NATS financial problem Lincoln cost AMA $2773999 out pocket promised interesting ar ticle month certain developments indicate delay order time will ask review 79 Model i4ation articles AMA Executive Council ac tions prepare own list likes dislikes Keep list handy come AMA has rather hectic year Still some optimism activity being seen Frequency Flying Site prob lems ever before membership information available about AMA workings previously ever present ed Ithe eternal pessimistfeel well about frequency future real test comes after FCC issues Notice Proposed Rule Making com panies TI NSC Motorola wanting dustrial frequencies will have say Both TI NSC have expressed interest mass media use 72 MHz security systems etc well AMA prepares its homework will make difference SOARs November newsletter contained reprint Milwaukee Flying Falcons newsletter Gullo Fornary Attorney Ra cine WI Concerning liability Obviously want no exposure liabilitystop fly ing want maximum exposure run field rules Life has lived probabilities possibilities prudent course enjoy hobby adopt enforce common sense reasonable rules field Executive Council certainly let such advice go unheeded voted incor porate NMPRA Guidelines safety rules AMA Rulebook Pylon Racing Besides adding mess administrative problems contest open Pandoras Box insur ance liabilities rules far beyond rea sonable now Sport Pylon good club event legislated almost out business race know rules Council quick hinder fun event RC some what slow enhance memberships ad ministrative interests Executive Session directly asked Headquarters representative three prepared questions requiring yes no answers answered No presented Council copies ter-office memos proving beyond reason able doubt correct answer question YES demonstration level credibility can expect AMA Headquarters Council member did appear interest majority other Council members So now have some prob lems can discussed Think bit completing winter project comments invited FLY SAFE Iowa n esota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Gsoff Styles District VII Vice-President 6060 N Lydell Avenue Whitefish Day WI 53217 Ajeodet Veudest Janses Clark 444 Wondelese Dr. NE Cedar Rapids IA 52401 John E Lorbieck 5847 N 67th St. Milwaakne WI 53218 Robert 0 Lsrdberg 4928 toga St. Dsloth MN 55804 Willian Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Tr. St Joseph MI 49085 Al Scidnsore 5013 Dorsett Or. Madison WI 53711 Ron Sears 132S Roslyn Pontiac Ml 48054 Terry Taylor 6308 Loninbardy Ln. Crystal MN 55428 As can see new face top column guys gals voted MANY THANKS will very best justify confidence have approximately 70000 mem tiers AMA would guess 133 clubs listed District VII must 4000 less want represent regardless area interest model aviation AMA must members organization people Executive Council must keep mind mem bers should let us forget am going job will need cooperation asso ciate vice-presidents later also members can take time communicate will keep things simpler terms mail volume will work through AVP always feel free contact direct choose attend Executive Council meeting would like have reasonable idea what average District VII member has mind concerning problems aims Acad emy Early year sent questionnaire clubs Wisconsin actually got five replies enough form much opinion dont get input District 1980-1981 personal views will present council meetings fair speak up counted will have spoken associate vicepresidents time read will have told view position paid voluntary nobody en titled title he/she does perform job So have given existing AVPs choice working members betterment AMA dropping position letting find another person can useful Having discussed Ken Morris outgoing district VP am sure will see some new names listed above soon know someone im mediate area active willing inter ested making positive contribution let have his/her name will make contact need AVPs can add some life fire district sure would nice AVPs could also handle camera get some photos column plan attend couple major func tions state district 1980 March will Lansing Ml Fourth Annual Expo run CARDS city 78 Model Aviation Wisconsin State Champion Chuck Frail ing Suds City Sailplane Team Winners Standard Class L-R 1Bob Johnson Fond du Lac 2Keith Scidmore Madison Unlimited Winners IL-HI 1Gregg Seydell 2Chuck Frailing 3Efrain Vila 4Ron Kopp Suds City Sailplane Team will also time Site Dis trict VII East Meeting look forward meeting members attend As suitable dates functions avail able will see can fit events calendar work schedule basic approach Academy members organization means both members rind council have responsibilities make wishes opinions known district VP may vote things want help institute policies like So again say SPEAK UP As get deeper council matters will keep posted developments what try behalf IMPORTANT POINTI would like newsletter editors district add name mailing lists club does have newsletter may suggest think seriously about starting page sure helps tQ keep mem bers swing things makes stronger club would like see AMA reach 100000-member level desir able definitely possible mem bers have stronger voice will have FAA FCC want keep flying no matter what segment hobby/sport appeals us strength numbere opposite page couple pho tos Wisconsin State Glider ChampionArkansas C Louisiana C New Meecn homa VIII DISTRICT REPORT John Embry District VIII Vice-President 609 So Lebanon Street Sulphur LA 70663 Associate Vice-Presidents Buzz Anerill 9117 La Barranea NC Alborquerque NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Sulphur LA 70663 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 william Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleasanron TX 78064 Larry Surtor 1415 Manor Dr Bartlesnille OK 74003 Another month has rolled columns regularly know District VIII did have last month Un til last weekend probably would have very apologetic nonsense ever fellow member LARKS Lake Charles Area Rebecca Phelps cor nered read riot act about negativism developed recent weeks right doing two things wrong 1 feeling sorry myself 2 setting impossible goals see have office year now now hoped shake everyone hands tend least meeting club district etc ad infinitum well friends simply unrealistic District VIII has busy yearmany excellent contests great rep resentation Nats Trans-America Relay Race fun flys forth attendance Sono moreapologies Along line thought several indi viduals District VIII have particularly excelled particular field interest refer 1980 Control Line World Championships held Poland Bob Gieseke Irving TX former World Cham pion will again competing Precision ship held Simplicity Products Proving Site Port Washington WI thanks Simplicity generosity second final stage event Incidentally beautiful trophy Frailing holding presented First Wisconsin National Bank November 9 10 attend ance Executive Council meeting held Washington DC alternate Ken Mor ris will already have seen report proceedings MA comment hope future meetings will productive Bong Eagles Free Flight club southern Wisconsin region pictured PBS TV show called Incomplete Sportsman Footage flying activities screened publicity greatly appreciated Bong Eagles third month youth model aviation pro gram giving classes teenagers Hamilton School Milwaukees south side Using Delta Dart other model supplies showing young people build fly Free Flight planes also engaged active membership drive Finally monthly series Indoor contests planned winterstarting Delta Darts ranging throueh Pennvolanes right up Stand-Off Scale attended monthly meeting recently impressed enthusiam talents mem bers Thats month Aerobatics George Cleveland Kenner LA will part US Combat Team second time Also Sherwood Buckstaff Houston TX will Combat Team Incidentally information brought attention Walt Perkins lives Ocala FLmany thanks Walt congratualtions Bob George Sher wood bulk column going de voted November Executive Council meeting Actually following written airborne en route home two-day meeting packed very long agenda some fire works hopefully some meaningful ac tions am going hit high spots because numerous other entries about meeting will undoubtedly appear pages First what consider some very good news AMAs attorney dealing FCC obtaining additional RC fre quencies reported council very detailed concise manner matter progressing well view FCC re cently asked meeting discuss several questions primarily technical nature cidentally attorney graduate electrical engineer worked masters degree en gineering studied law has worked FCC now practices FCC law ex clusively tell let know appears have big guns project rate answer FCC questions being prepared AMA attorney collaboration least believe other manufacturers will done before December 31 1979 now thought FCC will ready issue Notice Proposed Rule Making summer 1980 Following notice follows comment period assume princi pally receive objections After period FCC considers comments either issues new rules cancels petition Now hopefully have edge seat must ask patient bit longer final issue rules approved could still two years away FCC really moves slowly unfortunately told petitions letters etc slow down same people working pro posal have take time read 180 degrees situation couple years ago CBers wanted take frequencieswe wanted stop slow down project did Oh yes now appears likely route new channels narrow band FM 72-76 MHz band Note said appears last item concerning RC frequencies Out discussion above also came some additional information about commercial use RC frequencies Most important 80 90 frequencies available people Some success has talking people companies often knowing installed trans mitters RC frequencies cases know what other slots available have commercial user RC frequency area can locate identify him hoemwork rules frequencies go see him Some modelers have helped companies applica tions change frequencies some have offered buy new crystals themwouldnt low price relief interference like tend information can will contact people AMA compiling list commercial 72 MHz users microfilm other vice-pres idents Once available intend take initiative myself Right now dont know District VIII number huge will obviously take time Incidentally FCC records reportedly maintained hand crank computer thus traditionally six months behind getting awfully long quick summary some other council business 1980 Nationals shaping up Ohiono final word looks good An AMA bid going World Indoor Championship West Baden IN 1980 World Control Line Championship Chicago 1982 new guest membership AMA approved voted recommend RC Contest Board immediately clude NMPRA safety rules AMA rules Pylon events reviewed brand new AMA film other items handled leave minutes report new film entirely devoted forms Scale runs 37 minutes really great have copy may re quest directly may obtain Headquarters Dont forget also have copy Marvelous Miniatures almost hour large AMA display use mall shows etc also yoursfor asking Note new address John Embry 509 South Lebanon Street Sulphur LA 70663 Give enough lead time shipment UPS bus either film display way word safety closing recently tended fun fly held conjunc tion CaVOilCade Festival Port Arthur TX good time March 1980 79 District VIII Report Cont possible partial exception yours truly flew old reliable bird right ground low pass reason antihisti mines cold taking medicine Now know what instructions bottle say about driving being drowsy Fortunately hit ground air plane repairable So long now Colorado C Kansas aska Dakota h Dakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Vince Menkewski District IX Vice-President 105 Waldo Circle Bellevue NE 68005 Associate Vice-Presidents Charles Branvor 2220 Maniposa Blvd Casper WY 8260t Pool Kegel 910 North 12th Fargo NO 58102 Travis McGinnis 8027W Blot Circle Arvada CO 60005 Jim OReilly 4760 N Battir Wichita KS 67220 Jim Ricketto 516 S Cloodas Sivox Falls SD 57103 Move Move last months column promised another point view presidents pro posal moving AMA Headquarters out Washington DC Actually last months col umn appeared completely different report originally planned original dealt entirely move HQ subject Because personally feel nega tive thinking appalling original reeked negativity discarded hoped waiting another month reaction proposal would cool down didnt work presidents proposal consists two parts 1 purchase versus rent argument 2 Washington DC versus someplace place else argument Most us can come up long list advantages ownership over renting fact rent case $29000 seems make discussion urgent Keep mind however yearly cost proposed Springfield project $49000 next 25 years Before get too involved lets get back what have other alternatives Certainly existing structure would less costly new AMA can also explore possibil ity purchasing larger building office space can rented other NAA divi sions Having NAA divisions under roof could benefit everyone help pay freight speak little thought should go what purchase As staff Head quarters under increasing pressure work various government agencies identify potential flying sites government property addition results close relationship FCC just now being realized 50 new frequencies horizon Over 1600 other associations can see advantages Washington location operations So fact price property costly loca tions Consequently difference costs savings amounts lessthan 1%of budget prompts president suggest spend money move entire HQ operation spend money train new employees replace will move experience new guy fice interruption services hinder work agencies supposed dealing directly makes fuss over current price remember what getting headquarters Springfield would like play ing handball wall Seasoned Fliers Thank club secretaries sent list candidates all-season seasoned-flier award now have idea stalwarts award patches can ordered would also terested photos Season Flier activities column archives Next month 2-year summary Asiorva losnia ii da x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarboreugh District X Vice-President 2501 Armoor Lane Redondo Beach CA 90278 Associate Vice-Presidents Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Fort Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Alex Chisolm 1100 West Sham Fresro CA 93711 Loonie Kroeher 4295 Boulder I-tiny. Las Vegas NV 89121 John Food 4269 Syoko Circle San Jose CA 95136 Bob Reynolds Rn 8 Boy 51 Tutson AZ 65710 Betty Scream 3723 Soowden Ave Loon Beach CA 90808 Keith Whiroey 14465 Jopiter Dr Salt Lake City UT 64117 Ill start off month item fresh mind attended flying dem onstration put El Tom Marine base Toys Tots effort mentioned last column Quite large number name fliers dropped thing front about 2500 people wont mention names because might forget somebody might justifiably upset best part whole show wasit televised Los Angeles NBC outlet Channel 4 did two-hour Sunday show right base interviewed various personalities usually week ly show background could heard sound model engines public address system describing activities public Once TV would cut modeling activities show model action interview modeler Dave Herbert brought whole show about interviewed flew Byron Pitts interview continued Dave club Sky-Naughts Saddleback Valley commended effort twohour TV show prime time 4 pm 6 pm attended year-end meeting Freeflight Model Airplane Association Southern California help schedule next years contest calendar elections scheduled night 1980 officers turned out werent held en tire cast officers volunteered another year lrv Aker remains president Joe Norcross secretary Bill Bogart treasurer vice-president 1980 version US Freeflight Championships 10th annual John Ferrer agreed CD Joe Norcross will assistant CD Bill Bogart will once again business manager Some time back wrote new flying field Control Line Gardena club brought about Flying Tigers Gardena scheduled attend meeting early December company Ive 17 years scheduled annual Christmas dinner same night So contact ed Larry Rice clubs program coordina tor told him dilemma said no problem So took new AMA Scale film Modelings Grand Illusions projector him showed club club wants see terrific new AMA film just drop line schedule next meeting Dont forget AMA display booth have use last put use El Toro/Dave bert flying demonstration Prior booth film Marvelous Miniatures possession Chuck Asprion clubs mall show Flying Circus Camarillo has already 80 Model Aviation Bud Atkinson John Worth Earl Witt Ed Cox Kansas City Hazel Bob Throckmorton Northern Knights field Field Rules posted Shawnee Mission site KS invited back next year Chuck says film showed full house time run 22 times stayed re peat performances Chuck mentioned club has overcome problem faced clubsthat being few no say display newer novice members feel overpowered super builders says some super builders wouldnt bring model because didnt want hurt feelings novices Flying Circus no longer has Modelerof Month Rather have modeler year Points awarded attendance work parties model presentation form presentation models judged complexity 1-20 craftsmanship 1 -10 originality 1-1 0 presentation 1-10 novice bonus 10 points novice has less year experience showed AMA film Marvelous Miniatures Orange Coast RC Club back members saw Lew Szallay requested could show Huntington Beach Exchange Club member sent film him could better inform businessmen others about RC flying need exposure like Utah AVP Keith Whitney tells flying activity minimal due cold weather says meet being planned Free Flight models skis takes hardy sort fly kind conditions also re ports new RC glider club being formed Salt Lake area District X will have new Control Line Contest Board member 1980 Vic Garner went over 120 required vote margin recently concluded election will replac ing Pete Brandt has board 10 years Bill Northrop remains RC board mem ber other election held Voting very very light RC election quite spirited Control Line election Let know want attend club meetings Dont forget AMA table top display mall shows exhibi tions whatever THERMALS Alaska o ana C togon ington xl DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District Xl Vice-President 1411 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98117 Associate Vice-Presidents Al Culver t507 Soon Elm Pocatello ID 8320t Simon Oreese Rn 1 Boo 48 Broadniem MT 590t5 Ed McColloraqh 53 SE St Portland OR 972t5 Orlando Oly Renjo 25608 Dover Ct Keon WA 98031 Chock Thompson N 3et3 Normandie Spokane WA 99205 Doe Zipoy 2t4t8 NE Main St Redmond WA 98052 District meetings planned District XI far year follows February 4 Seattle-Boeing Hawks Swap Meet February 16 Rams Symposium Seattle area Mid-April Benton Co Mod el Expo Corvallis Early May Boise South Idaho Model Airplane Symposium will probably distirct meeting CAMS Symposium Coeur dAlene spring have no details nor com mitment following report pictures submitted Ed McCollough AVP Portland several Ed has submitted year appreciated Lake Vancouver Seaplane Fun-Fly end September marks last Seaplane meets sponsored Portland SkyKnights year contest CDd Jerry Holcomb unlike Haystack fea tured beautiful flying weather thing marred contest presence hungry little hornets seemed Twelve fliers signed up contest couple fliers Dave Hallmark Rod Punches come way LaGrande no further away Salem rest Dick Hansen else won first fol owed closely Bill Foster Salem RC Pilots Assn second third Vein AhI berg along Hansen SkyKnight Unfortunately no Scale entries year good weather usually happens contest should ideal time put Scale seaplane contest trail Some local fliers involved Lake Tapps Seaplane Fun Fly put Mt Ranier RC Society Bob Pfeiffer CD during third weekend August An interesting innovation giving trophy five events winner event eligible win others Although weather looked mis erable fact flying great 17 entries braved elements get Dick Hansen Portland SkyKnights won trophies unfortunately dont have information about other winners Also pictures came out too dark use closing would like remind Dis trict XI members Benton Co Model Exposition will taking place April should mark calendars spend second weekend April Corval lis OR addition static contest Scale non-Scale planes will fun-fly Camp Adair fieldand other new unusual occurences will District Xl meeting probably Saturday exact time will announced later March 1980 81 Bill Foster Salem RC Pilots starts original float olane Note inboard spoilers/flaps Orville Brooks Nieuport about week after Haystack during get-together Lake Van couver Below Oopsl Jerry Holcombs unusual AA canard seaplane Photos Bob Belch Portland SkyKnights MRRCS Seaplane Contest nf tho seaplanes Vnnmusgr winner seaplauieDick Hansen modified Taurus floats 10K Sig Mfgs Cub Selected AMA No 2 Model AMAs Cub modification Del ta Dart both designed Frank Ehling has many years wonderful intro ductory model Schools clubs individ uals hae used have lots lots Delta Dart Bashes Much good will fine introductions have however always gone down drain because no follow-up model easily available bulk Academy Rather turn several very good Number Two type designs available such AMA Maxi ir won NFFS AMA Design Contest few years ago AMA Junior Committee chose Sig Manu facturing Companys Cub since proven design already production Telephone conversations Glen Siga foose Sig Manufacturing John Worth AMA brought out possibilities desirabilities selection AMA Junior Committee has submit ted formal recommendation AMA Head quarters individual members Executive Council effect Sig Cub declared Academy Model Aeronautics second step model after AMA Cub recommendation will agenda January 19 1980 meeting Executive Council counting very heavily approving vote Council fact could already have approved read yourguidance parts AMA Cub manufactured Sterling Models Inc Carl Goldberg Models Inc Forwarded Midwest Model Supply Co Midwest sorts out parts kits plastic tubes packs 35 box Sig Manufactur ing Cu Incs responsibility distribute Such details Sig Cub remain worked out may some modification least packaging present kit know Sig Cub will prove excellent Second Step model simple well thought out SRPSM designed superior modeler Larry Conover step up sizeable ad vancing flat single-surfaced wing cambered double-surfaced Ive seen bunch kids build minimal help. FLY Sure other kits could built after AMA Cub instance theres Thermal Dart Uncle Sam Peck ROG Sig Parasol Comet Cadet others afford useful variety much difficulty variationsof same theme advancements Sig Cub onel fact both Step Step Two models called Cubs may appropriate confusing Lets see Now popular AMA Ehling Cub contests will followed up Sig Conover Cub contests Jan/Feb/Meb AMA Indoor Postal STEVE STOHR Ottawa IL wins winder sending naming contest Actually Steve received honorable mention wins prize anyway sending three names have loads charm sort miss slow majesty Indoor flight offer use appropriate out door contests Now instance wouldnt agree Dash Crash Indoor Postal would aptly name NFFS Rubber-Powered Speed contest Nats Indoor Free Flight Fight sounds appropriate CL Combat Up Up Away Postal e name 0 - t Outdoor Free Flight. especially DT doesnt work Indoors go up up although models sometimes get caught rafters dont go away Thanks Steve weve de cided call contest Fly Forever 1980 AMA Indoor Postal name little apt perhaps certainly much fun yours contest now dont have back issue rules send SASE Ed Whitten copy fly fly some morel Encyclopedia Model Aircraft book touches phases aeromod eling No its complete know dont like books try cover too much book does try book end books No book lets know lots lots wonderful aeromodel ing activity come book isan INTRODUCT ION - very c*iarming introduction. favorite hobby Encyclopedia Model Aircrafts gen eral editor Vic Smead has short forward Walt Schroder Encyclopedia published 1979 Octopus Books Ltd 59 Grosvenor Street London Wi two book stores New York City ex amined both charged $1098 youre daddy auntie granddad wants show different styles model building flying some lucky boy girl book worth much much $1098 book necessarily covers facets brief ly theres enough enable ginner build bit dream about advanced designs come beautiful pictures plastics has RC too much plans beginners models n Indoor Paper Stick job out door 2 ROG P-30 HL Towline Glid ers gas-engined CL plane how-to sections too color photo graphs ly terrific Theres photo Indoor Manhattan Cabin model know like Encyclopedia really good - al though inaccurately titled excellent introduction phase aeromodeling presented less equally allotted space according its percentage activity lets neophyte make own decision types models appeal him Purchase copy Have around home waiting youngster discover cover wonderful world aeromodeling Thats know. a go See next month 82 Model Aviation FLIGHT ED WHITTEN Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005
Edition: Model Aviation - 1980/03
Page Numbers: 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82
AMA Effort Continues NC Frequencies AMAs Frequency Committee met AMA Headquarters Washington DC December 11 12 1979 develop supplementary data requested FCC support AMAs 1978 petition nine RC fre quencies follow-up previous meeting November between AMA FCC officials same subject December meeting however behind scenes work session coordinate committee member input modified speci fic version AMAs original proposal November meeting reported January 1980 issue Model vita ion page 72 see RC Frequency Update December meeting first time entire AMA Frequency Committee met personbusiness normally conducted mail meeting made possible AMA Executive Council its Novem ber 9 meeting authorized travel lodging expense reimbursement committee AMA effort obtain RC fre quencies could expedited As result December Frequency Committee technical background AMAs proposal agreed upon well other details final presentation committee also met FCC officials morning December 12 review committees data favorably re ceived appears now order obtain FCC approval AMA proposal al though number procedural steps process remain accomplished next step scheduled mid-January deliver finished version AMA data FCC expected followed FCC internal circulation approval proposal public comment probably published spring 1980 public comments produce drastic changes proposal possible new RC frequencies could made avail able end 1980 early 1981 AMA proposal compre hensive ever including recommendations con cerning group frequencies model aircraft another cars boats other terrestrial models basis recommendations use narrow band FM NBFM 72 MHz frequency band AMA acting agency FCC effort behalf model interests has involved coordination efforts Hobby Industry Association HIA indivi dual RC equipment manufacturers car boat organizations NAMBA IMPBA AMYA ROAR etc Membership Over 40000 Year End 1980 membership renewal has pro ceeding ahead last years rate ever since renewal notices mailed mid-October time Christmas holiday season 1980 membership figures doubled over 20000 received Thanksgiving Day renewals being re ceived rate between 4500 5000 per week Senior Citizen memberships new cate gory 1980 65 over reached almost 800 mid-December Teen age 1980 members officially known Seniors tween 15 19 years age 2372 mid-December about third paying extra magazine 1980 Juniors up 15 years old 1526 members almost 300 paying extra maga zine 1980 membership total years end running between 5 6% higher 1979 very close time record year figures 1978 Former AMA President Ken Held Hospital AMA No7 meaning AMAs seventh President Ken Held Livonia Ml De cember St Josephs Hospital Ann Arbor MI being treated leukemia good prognosis Kens presidential years 1953-1956 didnt really retire after Hes very interested active ever since has seen regularly recent years various model trade shows staunch supporter AMA So Ken taking easier now doctors orders still chipper anxious hear old friends Communications may sent hospital Kens home 16693 Bell Creek Lane Livonia MI 48154 March 1980 69 AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents L Worlds Largest Sport Aviation Organization AMA Committee December meetings Washington Standing left right John Strong Chairman Wheaton MD Dick Jansson Maitland FL Walt Good Port Richey FL Bob Aherle Hauppauge NY C Torrey Williams Jacksonville FL Jack Albrecht Oceanside CA Also participating meeting Fred Marks Gaithers burg MD Rich Palmer representing HIA Fairfield NJ John Worth Carl Maroney AMA HO Jack Smith AMAs legal counsel specialist FCC matters Presidents OUTLQJK Earl F Witt 26 Warwick Drive Chambersburg PA 17201 THE FIRST MEMBERSHIP SURVEY membership survey published January issue Model Aviation getting great response just received own issue MA survey answers started coming through mail Ron Morgan worked up computer program tabulating survey complet ed portion program per mits totaling computers wife refers Barbie Doll because prolif eration accessories completed program will include disk filing print-out survey surprising result tabulating surveys no constant trend categoryvirtually ballot tabulated has different priority arrangement outstanding pri ority picked modelers AMAs top priority received near ly twice rating other Promotion Hobby/Sport time point clear items AMA Head quarters Executive Council have putting considerable time ef fort rank very low survey results survey tabu lated January Council Meeting will agenda discussed date December 16th since West Coast replies just starting come since have written say circulating survey clubs will continue tabulate come later surveys received far have tabu lated give idea its running have included below Part AMA Priorities 1 Promotion Hobby/Sport 2 Obtaining Radio Frequencies 3 Flying Site Assistance 4 Membership Services S Providing Competition Rules 6 Sponsoring National Championships 7 Sponsoring Junior Programs 8 Model viation Magazine 9 Sponsoring World Championships 10 Special Events ie Trans-Am trade shows etc 11 Film Library 12 Model Aviation Museum 13 Awards & Recognitions 14 Other Part II Reason Joining AMA 1 Individual Insurance 3 5% 2 Club Requirements 18% 2 Supporting National Representa tion Hobby/Sport 18% 3 Entering Sanctioned Contests 12% 4 Flying Site Requirements 9% 5 Receiving Model viation Magazine 4% 6 Technical Educational Assist ance 3% 7 Otherl% Part III Magazine Issue 71% Would prefer have maga zine optionaL 29% Would prefer NOT have magazine optional 71% given option taking magazine would take 29% given option taking magazine would NOT take As stated above will continue tabulate surveys come would like add input survey can found column January issue Model Aviation COMMENTS AND THANKS Letters notes included half survey mail re ceived took time write thank preciate efforts Luckily few asked assist ance think will able include workload Some notes really boosted morale would like share comments you. received considerable encourage ment proposal relocate AMA Headquarters no negative com ments date person informed Springfield OH proposed re location site within 600 miles 70% population wealth US Another made very important suggestion previously ed architects drawing no loading area trucks majority comments magazine gentleman numbered Model Aviation AMAs 3989th priority feelings have noted man said dont save magazines just interesting articles thanks sending article completed survey modeler elated finally found use miscellaneous post card suggested ask news letter editors survey clubs think its great idea hope some editors will interested enough suggested ideas AMA consider assure will included report Council survey Again thanks keep new surveys coming NATIONALS PLANNING Nationals planning has received setback seems Flying Ti gers Airline looking mid-western base relocate operations Wilmington OH hoping have Nationals bases considering Therefore management Wilmington field reluctant sign long-range contract committing use airport Nationals summer Nation als planning meeting originally sched uled 15th 16th December cancelled until site can posi tively contracted summer Chuck Shade Dick Nutting Cincinnati have looking alter nates area event Wil mington available Hopefully will have firm 1 980 Nationals plan time read article alter natives present plan point appear Nationals Free Flight event Ohio area return ing Lake Charles 70 Model Aviation FCC RADIO FREQUENCIES committee working FCC has optimistic reports just gave Nationals latest word have result technical data furnished RC dustry plan 48 model aircraft-only radio frequencies being considered Federal Communications Commis sion frequencies would narrow band FM although compet ing few commercial frequencies should offer enough selection fair ly interference free given area Thir ty channels cars boats also suggested have received comments Ike Kerschner Pennsylvania Clay Freinwall Washington state 6-meter band repeaters ap parently becoming growing problem suggestion has move RC 50-515 MHz no way can compete repeaters FAI have just returned first ex perience United States representa tive Federation Aeronautique ternationale Aeromodelling committee ClAM held Paris 29th 30th November meeting attended representatives 28 coun tries Fortunately official language meetings English Therefore little difficulty following pro cedures agenda originally pre sented appeared overwhelming document little chance com pleting two days However follow ing committee meeting first day number items agenda withdrawn tabled otherwise disposed leaving very little work general session accomplish full report items affecting aeromodelling will subsequently published Model viation immediate interest mem bership scheduling World Championships Indoor Models West Baden IN 20th 24th June scheduling World Championships Space Models rock ets Lakehurst NJ September 7th through 12th Several open international events also scheduled Free Flight Categories FlA FlB FlC scheduled second weekend February Taft CA Fourth Sierra Cup FlA FlB Fl C scheduled 18th 19th October Sacramento CA Scale World Championships will held Ottawa Canada 19th through 26th July Last month summary November 9-10 AMA Executive Council meeting deci sions noted proposal John Grigg District II Vice-President approved details proposal follows Special Interest Group Recognition ballot its members 4 Require annual membership renewal through annual dues payment 5 Maintain current membership lists deliver 11 copy annually later July 1 Executive Director AMA AMA membership confirmation sub sequent confirmation report Council should further noted Coun cils approval publication Model Aviation magazine comments noting Council favorably received proposal Presumably conditions special terest group recognition will stand unless adSpecial interest groups within AMA recognized general benefit membership organization through contribution universally accepted rules competition specialty other contributions special importance reasons among others agreed to mutual benefit both AMA special interest groups Executive Council AMA establish following minimum requirements re cognition special interest groups advisors rules policy-making bodies AMA Special interest groups recognition AMA shall 1 Require continuing membership AMA of its US citizen members 2 Maintain working set bylaws ap proved accepted its members 3 Elect officers least biannually verse comments received might cause some reconsideration modification Previously 1979 Nats council meeting noted special interest groups might able meet same criteria feeling council members special interest group might need looked its own merits case comments special interest group would appreciated noting whether conditions recognition acceptable problems volved group meet con ditions Please forward comments AMA HQ copying distribution council mem bers 1979 Mail Ballot--Proposed By-Laws Revision--Results PROPOSAL 1 Regarding NAA Representation AMA Executive Council PROPOSAL 2 Regarding No Proxy Voting AMA Executive Council 12 345 6789 10 11 Unknown TOTAL 5583 115 74 96 102 94 93 48 156 52861054 1120 7698596 1334101 DISTRICT FOR 1 AGAINST 1 FOR 2 AGAINST 2 498710677969589784914749 1 16 1639 15 10 245 216 801002 10136 Two views December 11-12 meeting AMA Frequency Committee Washington See page 69 names details meeting March 1 980 71 SECRETARY-TREASURERS REPORT Jim McNeilI AMA Secretary-Treasurer 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 month going finish presenting Kip Smythes member ship department AMA Headquarters think important members aware dues money being spent central office lovely lady Mrs Norma Curl ings handles AMA chartered clubs few years ago AMA sprinkling chartered clubs around country Today hundreds hundreds 1300 Norma issues club certificates insurance certificates assigns club numbers on She rides herd clubsa full-time job Off duty loves fly real airplanes Normas son Ronald computer analyst Treasury Dept Whos Eastern Coast Besides daughter Cheryl has six grandsons granddaughter Shown abovc Mike Woodfolk im portant employee Kips department Mike helps sort checks assists bulk mail generally available help needed 22 single lives Washington DC father likes AMA Mike fourth year Maryland University Pretty Andrea Peterson new em ployee AMA handles member ship calls correspondence answers channels complaints Andrea busy church worker board Ecumenical Charismatic Metro Community Church Washington DC thinks AMA nice place work big picture above Gloria Cook left helps Norma club certif icates Also keeps file club officers married Francis Cook have five children two boys John Dennis also Rhonda Delores Belinda John has rubber-pow ered model airplanes hanging ceiling Dennis takes wind-up free flight bed him AMA magazines school Kentwood Elementary 4th grade Good show Dennis Janet Clifton middle has worked AMA two years handles worksheets bank deposits also Con test Director Leader member pro cessing Janet married Bob Clifton together like go camping fishing target shooting have own boat son Eugene 22 married Linda Brown right AMAs cheerful receptionist first see walk AMA Head quarters although will shifting another job AMA HQ time read meant ask Lin da personal information present forgot Kip Smythe has good department efficient employees proud good job Kip doing Academy See next month Fly CL Models Near Power Lines 72 Model Aviation nree important empiovees lLI mytnes Linda brown RC club enlisted aid CL clubboth AMA char teredto raise lot dough good cause also improve community relations Safe flying adhered strin gently Jack Carlon Top Spectators line up waiting turn buddy-box watching others Right man organized Fund Fly club carl Thigpen shows spectators latest creationa ducted fan Violett A-4 Skyhawk Bottom Left Bob Robinson blocking sun helps nine-year-old carolyn Green paid dollar help Jerrys Kidsand fly dads plane transmitter carolyns father Ken looks fairly calm does loop Mike catalano president River view Flyers looks background Bottom Right Armed load money-making RC balloons volunteer gets ready collect donations Altogether remarkable effort put group modelers togeth er can amazing things ort notice example Riverview Radio Control Flyers Club Elmwood Park NJ raised $1743 Jerry Lewis Muscular Dystrophy Program three days club held Fund Fly over past Labor Day weekend planned half weeks advance basic plan organize buddy box transmitter teams allow public fly RC buck-a-shot proceeds going Muscular Dystrophy club field roped off people attending Flea Market back field invited give try According Carl Thigpen Riverview Flyers MDA Chairman women flying RC men kept coming back seconds thirds Carl said also over heard number women telling husbands should get involved hobby/sportContinued next page Fund Fly Continued safety reasons buddy box trans mitters used club structors During three-day Fund Fly club did have buddy box crash Flight packs transmitter batteries checked ofter flight insure safety models used high-wing 3-channel trainers kept 12 mistakes high altitudes special feature Fund Fly took place Sunday afternoon air show Garden State Circle Burners Con trol Line club Lincoln Park NJ volunteered help heard Riverview RC trying raise money Jerrys Kids Circle Burners came well prepared type model including four-engine job own public address system public treated close-up view models action everything Stunt flying Combat during per formance explained modelers work together ub volved different aspect interest area purpose sameto enjoy hob by/sport raise money MDA urged spectators generous Riverview RC members passed canisters around Although Riverview RC Flyers putting flying demonstrations throughout day Circle Burners public address system made big difference Riverview able put mini pat tern show plaining public exactly what happening According Pauline Robinson MDA co-chairman Most people thought models just doing wild maneuvers plan Bob husband explained what happening over PA could hear excitement crowd including aahhs wows club also food stand set up public could donate ham burgers hot dogs soft drinks Club mem ber wives girl friends daughters sons donated cakes cookies addition doing cooking local dairy Tuscan Farms donated juice Id rather flying RC helium balloons women took up positions inside Flea Market caught people entering money pockets Gemini Models Clifton NJ donated Snap-on Wing Super Champ trainer raffle prize Pyropower Model Fuel Ridgewood NJ donated fuel keep buddy box flights going Rockland RC Club New York loaned club its glider display WW aerial combat paint ing flak holes through hand gliders could flown win prize public got three chances quarter able win hobby hands plastic aprons glider Riverview RC Flyers manning booth got discouraged small wings coming apart left field About 20 minutes later reappeared bottle Hot Stuff proceeded make field repairs' gliders just couldnt stand wings coming off said third day over workers own celebration field night everyone sat around food tent exhausted MDA Committee chairman brought down lobster claws tails fresh corn-on-the-cob cook grill bottle 74 Model Aviation lines thinned out club members took air attract people aeea food tent drew large crowds extra hungry thirsty 90-deg heat point cooks orders going started asking likes rare hamburgers During lull Glider Booth Matt Kebabjian repairs some didnt make smooth landings bubbiy appeared member made toast successful conclusion Fund Fly Everyone vowed make next better clubs September business meeting MDA District Director Jack Whisler asked address members Prior presenting Citation Merit signed Jerry Lewis club gave short talk Mr Whisler related feelings club member came pick up MDA posters canisters told him clubs planned drive half weeks later thought great figured maybe Riverview RC Flyers would raise $400 $500 club member came money asked him went mply said bad raised $1743 amazed said Mr Whisler went explain ddnations would further associations local programs patient care research Riverview Flyers RC Club already planning next years event did raise money good cause introduced spectators hobby/sport cemented community relationsfrom local police department patrolled field 20 minutes during night sure Van Campers guarding food display tents safe ying site neighbors finally got involved modelers Connecticut Main achusetts hlampstiiie Rhode Island ont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Associate Vice-Presidents Robern c Brodeur 405 Main Snreet Nashua NJ 03060 Raymond Gibonlean 39 High Sr Old Town ME 04468 George Parker 7 Paul Dr LeeMA 01238 A Mike Schindler 5 Boldac Dr Ledyard CT 06339 William Wilbur 6 Laurel Am Kiotery MC 03904 Thanks District people voted re-election turnout cumbent encouraging largest percentage ever turned out Dis trict perhaps largest percentage total district membership actually vote slight realignment will announced Associate Vice-Presidents still works Letters about go out pre sent AVPs CB people seek will ingness continue see have other interests will surely have some deep reconsiderations direction year 1980in insurance safety longrange planning regards planning let us put final test total membership desires using questionnaire Earl Witt published column second issue back before have already printed 1000 ques tionnaires same form Earls will computerized Bill Wilbur using Earls computer format will forward ed Earl recaps also original form forms have distributed throughout District AVPs sec ond thousand will mail before Xmas charter clubs CB people fur ther distribution Lets give Earl Witt true feeling majority AMA members New England Send completed forms bunch OK club indi vidually Available request new film AMA Scale great have copy use District Lots calls already scheduled Ill come along whenever possible show can borrow own showing AMA charter clubs other groups will lust schedule fast turn-around via UPS no left waiting New Years Resolutions coverage clubs groups CL FF Indoor Send info inputs pic tures Send too black-and-white 5x7 possible Continued individual re sponse individual problems field pro curement other club problems new committee study field procurement has set up three us Please keep informed successes and/or failures maintaining present flying sites because may help ful overall AMA efforts Congratulations new AMA officers VPs Looks like fine bunch people work District Expo chasing success last year already planning stages date change super flying demos great dis plays mfr participation something youngsters morewith capable help South Shore RC Club friends Charles River other nearby areas Les Hard recent letter has told about Expo plans patterned after success last year include same good things real compliment show leadership area Control Line aircraft near high tension lines constant reminders check RC equipment before fly after hard landing constant reminders fly safe areas pits spectators behind Yet incidents oc cur happen because feel happens other guy Folks WE ARE THE OTHER GUY Re gardless expert may think regardless years experience mo ments lack concern safety can result yet another disaster Dont let causes Dont let flying buddies Check RC gear Check control lines Fly safe areas spectators crowd well protected friends flying unsafely tell him Make him become safe flier club must GROUND him fora period timemaybe permanentlybefore grounds someone else permanently shockwave reaction may feel December incident two-fold will probability adverse impact insurance magnitude yet deter mined second impact will felt clubs presently negotiating new flying fields retain present ones Only time will tell what impact will surely negotiating power has compromised modelers directly involved December incident certainly deeply con sidering merits flying model aircraft did now asituation us want ever become party can hope survive ordeal min imum difficulty plight will have taught us serious lesson Off Soapbox New Jetney Ynik II DISTRICT REPORT John C Griog Oisttict II Vice-President 6387 Badger Drine Lnckport NY 14094 Associate Vice-Presidents Peon Bianchini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 1070s John Byrne 36-29 213th St Bayside NY 1 t361 Frank Drench 9 Wit low Ann Piscanaway NJ 08854 Hank Liken 46 Cory Dr Tows Riner NJ 08753 Adam Sattler 50 Randi Rd Apt A-2 Schenectady NY t2309 Tow Silner RD 3 Box 4t2 Messena NY t3662 Hank Smith 2 Lorraine Ann. Auburn NY 1302t deep misgivings write months District II Report two reasons Last month promised include survey questionnaire issue knowing President planned Janu ary issue Rather repetitive will ask go back issue read Presi dents column send him answers survey other reason misgivings writing column probably now very painfully aware early De cember last year disastrous cident occur district Setting aside very serious injury person unfortunate death second person feel must discuss own habits flying safety day-to-day basis AMA has preached safe ty years yet incidents have occurred constant reminders us fly following reports two AVPs named Hank Hank Smith AVP Central NY Now flying season over would like report contests attended Syracuse ARCS Tully Field unusual Pattern meet consisted standard Quickie 500s standard 40s Pre Novice Advanced Expert meet really great pilots flying same inexpensive airplane skill really played important role meet Perhaps important thing meet people wanted fly competition given great chance being too expensive undergreat pressure Judging very relaxed fair pilots competition wereasked judge also Heres chance RC fliers enter Pre-Novice competition under lowest pres sure meet have looking good change enter compe tition world meet enter Thanks again Syracuse Hank Likes AVP Southern NJ South Jersey clubs have busy past summer presenting numerous air shows flight demonstrations mall displays Ocean County Modelers Toms River NJ Atlantic County Sky Blaz ers casino capital East Coast have reaped bundle far memberships local recognition such events largest such event took place McGuire Air Force Base near Wrightstown NJ air show team ALFA SQUADRON shared Air Force Armed Forces Day 280000 attended event Most March 1 980 75 District II Report Continued clubs agree air shows gratifying satisfying contests Try sometime youll amazed public interest aviation buffs youll attract South jersey will shine again winter Navy Lakehurst will host least three Indoor organizationsThe Ocean County Modelers Crossing Free Flight Group Delaware Valley Federation Model Clubs Pennsylvania Present winter schedule will include least two Indoor meets per month thin sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dew Brawn District Ill Vice-President 8534 Huddleston Street Cincinnati OH 45236 Associate Vice-Peesidenits Joe Eiben 36980 Valley Forge Dr Solon OH 44139 Francis Fluharsy 504 21st St. Vienna WV 26101 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut Sn Philadelphia PA 19107 hope makes deadline found out last night deadline Monday today Saturday would like thank voted election particularly satisfying note District III best vote turnout nationwide hope represent well ask con stituency keep informed views can better understand pulse district time have unable contact previous AVPs Contest Board members have talked have agreed continue except Ed Wisser will remain Scale Contest Board wants retire AVP am left somewhat look ing AVPs couple areasspecifically western Pennsylvania area northwest Ohio area Any volunteers last Executive Council meeting represented district proxy unable vote due fact District Columbia law prohibits proxy voting boards directors Although law must obviously abide decid ed have legal staff investigate alterna tives proxy voting district loses its representation its VP some reason unable attend Executive Council meet ing Nats will held District Ill 1980 WORKS Club Dayton presented council proposal host Nats Wilmington 01-I under new very radical concept feel will increase Nats participation allow clubs involved running some portion Nats share profits having concession rights area club interested running event exchange concession rights area portion same let us know also will need general help can get volunteer now avoid late rush sorrowful note have just learned half-time flying show accident December 9th New York football game fatal spectators shame freak accident like should claim life must use opportunity fur ther stress flying safety avoid getting situation can lead accidents IJelaware cs Columbia 0 Maryland h tarolioa IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foremau District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Associate Vice-Peasidonino Wayne Abernethy 5221 Marlboro Pike Hillside MD 20027 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 23606 Howard Crispin 611 Seechwood Dr Charlontsnille VA 22901 V Bill Helws 2000 Tynola Road Charlotte NC 28210 Snotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809 John Preston 7012 Elnira Court Fails Church VA 22042 Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetnenille NC 28301 column being written just before Christmas will appear Model viotion March issue youll receive Feb ruary reason confusing opening statement explain some will hear about upcoming Executive Council meeting January before report appears print February January council meeting Orlando report council Flying Site Employee Committee will presented committee appointed November council meeting consists Cliff Piper 1-lorrace Cain As chairman have re ceived some excellent ideas Cliff Horrace also John Worth Most council aware fact good flying site clubs biggest asset Without good site dont have club What committee would like see come out council meeting full-time em ployee AMA Headquarters handle flying site procurement national level also assist AMA chartered clubs local level get keep flying sites would also keep up-to-date file proposals pro gress work very closely clubs flying site problems could also publish list clubs have flying sites map get basic need writing up infor mation can disseminated clubs such legal advice flying site problems prepare flying site proposal raise money flying site fund advice property purchases many AMA Headquarters has tremendous amount information now file could used full-time flying site employee AMA clubs needs put usable format need someone full-time basis what Horrace Cliff hope January council meeting Headquarters Relocation have received lot letters com ments Headquarters moving Springfield OH No have decided move HQ Springfield council has proposal Springfield couple other places also no decision move HQ anywhere yet looking proposals favor move out Washington DC area believe AMA should stay around Washington area maybe right down town Washington least same lo cal area has taken AMA years build up its rapport various government agencies like FCC Parks Recrea tion Department feel close feeling would deteriorate moved away DC known fact lot large cor porations maintain local office DC just close Washington scene has proven times closeness can very beneficial organization exam ple just recently AMA HQ local staff Frequency Committee along some mod el industry people sit-down meeting FCC discussed 25 50 new RC frequencies Washington meeting might have easy accomplish However am favor moving HQ operation suitable location office space better facilities per haps owning own land building still staying comparatively close governmental agencies work Perhaps good iocation would Maryland Virginia areas fringe DC Let know feel about Sit down take time write few lines After AMA does belong AMA have heard opinionslets hear yours Whats Happening District IV Delaware Get-Together 3rd December opportunity visit Delaware clubs Wilmington good turnout meeting feel very good discussion AMA relat ed business came away lot good ideas clubs two three clubs represented meeting hope benefitted sure did Thanks suggestions fellowship excellent din ne r Tidewater Model Soaring Society Date Change Indoor Meet Due problem Coliseum date Indoor meet changed February 10th March 9th time get model ready plan take part contact 804444-8836 days 804428-8064 evenings find out Coliseum available practice flying DC Maxecuters Maxecuters 6th Annual National Capital Indoor Scale Contesttenta tively scheduled 3rd weekend March Andrews AFB events including FAC Scale WWI Combat Navy Scale P-nut Scale No-Cal Scale Golden Age Pennyplane Manhattan Start building now because premier contests East Coast Central Carolina RC Club Thanks put ting newsletter mailing list Keep coming enjoy Fredericksburg Aeromasters Looks like Aeromasters have kept up what go ing local parks recreation departments item news lettermaybe some other clubs can contact local parks officials get ball rol ling Aeromasters Receive Permission Fly ParkOn November 7th Frank Blow sisted Bill Schultz Dave Hancock ap peared before Fredericksburg Stafford Park Authority Board requested permis sion fly RC aircraft tract land Park Authority just acquired board members apparently impressed Franks T-6 asked good questions about RC granted permission Aeromasters fly subject some minor re strictions proposal will presented next club meeting approval hope fully work can begin runway other facilities near future Thats month last thought Contact local AVP find out whats going AMA knowsask him 76 Model Aviation Alabama da ga rssppr to Rico V South Carolina essee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birminoham 35209 205 879-5550 Associate Vice-Presidenes John Gorday 115 Bayberry Lane Jackson MS 39212 Jerome Hall 4328 Baywood Dr Hrantsvjlle AL 35805 Richard Jackson 108 Thornlec St Charleston Hgts SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr. Del ray Beach FL 33444 Phillip McDowell 6521 Rolling Fork Dr. Nashville TN 37205 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00866 Box 1532 Fajardo FR 00648 Ed Moorenan P0 Box 1643 Cohn AFO FL 32542 Tore Thacker 2390C Lawnencenille Hwy. Decatur GA 30033 Valkyrles Manatee Coirntv F I. fortunate having friend like Borden Chemical Company has provided flying site Thats good news bad news field came complete resident alligator runway 09 water hazard Nevertheless club members Bobby Smith Roy Randall fly float equipped planes off gator pond Model fliers arent easily discouraged good news Imperial Radio Control Club Polk County FL help local merchants raised $1360 35 MDA local merchants donated prizes including grand prize choice TV RC plane bad news winner chose TV Maybe winner already house full RC planes other hand modeler knows theres always room model picture below will see few models displayed recently Central Georgia RC Aircraft League active club great plans ability carry plans completion club members building Quickee SOOs 1980 orniect Theres fun numbers II Atlanta SkyRaiders Control Line club would like see some numbers have five contests past two years five six contestants club mostly Stunt oriented does have active Combat flier would like some competition paraphrase old saying What sound Combat flier com batting District V does have outstanding Control Line fliers example Walt Perkins Les McDonald have made US Con trol Line Team going Poland year Walt qualified first teammate JE Aibritton another district Team Rac ing Les qualified first Precision Aero batics would like thank Control Liners Gene Martine Joe Chambers Stephen Zalenski Gross Scruggs participating unoffi cial poll sponsored Stunt News concerning 1980 Nats Stunt News published ques tionnaire could detached sent directly district vice-presidents would good idea other special interest groups am quite interested obtaining information possible about matter interest modelers district other districts matter get several let ters month over country Mickey Walkerfrom Atlanta GA took Quarter Scale P-Si South Carolina recently have engine sag takeoff caus ing broken prop Now ordinarily broken prop no big deal case Quarter Scale however prop can cost $10 $15 morel LeGrande Ham South Carolina get ting Scale big wayhe flying J-3 9-foot wingspan picture below doesn e much hint its real size infrequently plans published Model Aviation magically transform themselves model airplanes Witness example Frank Metzgers Old Reliable Rodger Bakers AG-i president West Alabama Aero Modelers Rick Dixie Cup Martin showed up clubs field real honest-togosh wood airplane covered red white popular colors Tuxcaloosa After several successful flights heard comment balsa airplanes fly better Ironical ly program next club meeting en titled fiberglass wing Since 1947 Charlie Howard Columbus GA has kept accurate log book flight has made either Control Line Radio Controlled planes Its book type plane engine flying location date total time air everything pertaining flight has over 14000 recorded flights Anyone want challenge him best documented history individual model airplane flying years Nats intend recognize 15 club newsletters outstanding perform ance first five will designated Dis trict V TOP FLIGHT newsletters next 10 will designated District V OUT STANDING newsletters eligible must mailed published prior Nats Illinois ana cky nstoor VI DISTRICT REPORT Horrace Cain District VI Vice-President 525 Weidner Road Boftala Grove ttllfl9fl Aaoc5e VoeFresde,S Ohack Delano 4031 N Mjtdrner Indianapolis IN 46226 Bichard Genline III 3611 Greentield Rd. Oinainoy IL 02301 Prank Hughes 401 5 Birdin Plarnobune MO 64477 Glenn Lee 819 Mandrake Batania tL 60510 Helen Olsen 820 Old Bonhorsurre Rd uninersity Cmv MO 03132 Jim Sears P0 Boo 308 Bargin KY 40310 Bob uder-m,od 4109 ConnorO Oak Dr St Louis MD 63128 winter model aviation action projects KC MO Sunchasers Northern Knights waiting warmer weather Mall shows films create good public relations controlled environment Contrast bad public relations over national news media unfortunate accident RC model football sta dium Remember whatever youre doing takes thousand ATTA BOYS replace OHS--TI Continued next page March 1 980 77 Effective communication twoway street AMAs non-paid volun teer officers doing utmost make AMA kind organiza tion members wish thoughts contained pages month yours arent apt known unless writeto AMA vice-president district representative associate vice-president area Complete communications linkwrite Frank Metzger built Old Reliable .A plans flies great Veco 19 Kraft radio rn-wager uaer u- nuin tram ivi plans Uses K&B 40 Kraft radio District VI Report Cont HAPPENINGS March 1-2 Ft Wayne IN Flying Circuits Glenbrook Mall Show Toledo Organizational meeting big model crowd May absorb QSAA Details J Nelson 640 Berkshire Ct Downers Gv IL 60515 Indoor outdoor FF news frm CIA Informer Dick Covalt 2716 Catalina Dr Anderson IN 46012 Chicago Aero Angels CL Club hosted 700lap 50-mile sport race 19 started 6 completed Stoo Willoughby 1st AVP Glenn Lee 2nd St Louis Eagles soared over Miss Val ley club challenge glider meet about 1% total points District VI Club Team RC Fun Fly Con test moving along Kentucky State meet Lexington early June Indiana Illinois State meets Indianapolis Bloomington July 19-20 District meet Indianapolis Sep tember 13-14 Info AVP Come Big MO Several changes District Officers have made Rick Gerling Quincy IL replaces Roger Geers AVP Paul Proefrock Lexing ton KY replaces Mike Mueller RC Contest Board member William Bud Bodizoch Pal atine IL new CL Contest Coordinator Pat English Vincennes IN will coordi nate Free Flight Paducah KY AeroModelers Glitch contained good statement Ill tiass trom Flying Building im portant facets hobby end result hobby racked problems good time get some out discussion Ive requested AMA provide Clubs steps obtain IRS non-profit status Vol unteer Club Work could written off donation read AMA should have solution NATS financial problem Lincoln cost AMA $2773999 out pocket promised interesting ar ticle month certain developments indicate delay order time will ask review 79 Model i4ation articles AMA Executive Council ac tions prepare own list likes dislikes Keep list handy come AMA has rather hectic year Still some optimism activity being seen Frequency Flying Site prob lems ever before membership information available about AMA workings previously ever present ed Ithe eternal pessimistfeel well about frequency future real test comes after FCC issues Notice Proposed Rule Making com panies TI NSC Motorola wanting dustrial frequencies will have say Both TI NSC have expressed interest mass media use 72 MHz security systems etc well AMA prepares its homework will make difference SOARs November newsletter contained reprint Milwaukee Flying Falcons newsletter Gullo Fornary Attorney Ra cine WI Concerning liability Obviously want no exposure liabilitystop fly ing want maximum exposure run field rules Life has lived probabilities possibilities prudent course enjoy hobby adopt enforce common sense reasonable rules field Executive Council certainly let such advice go unheeded voted incor porate NMPRA Guidelines safety rules AMA Rulebook Pylon Racing Besides adding mess administrative problems contest open Pandoras Box insur ance liabilities rules far beyond rea sonable now Sport Pylon good club event legislated almost out business race know rules Council quick hinder fun event RC some what slow enhance memberships ad ministrative interests Executive Session directly asked Headquarters representative three prepared questions requiring yes no answers answered No presented Council copies ter-office memos proving beyond reason able doubt correct answer question YES demonstration level credibility can expect AMA Headquarters Council member did appear interest majority other Council members So now have some prob lems can discussed Think bit completing winter project comments invited FLY SAFE Iowa n esota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Gsoff Styles District VII Vice-President 6060 N Lydell Avenue Whitefish Day WI 53217 Ajeodet Veudest Janses Clark 444 Wondelese Dr. NE Cedar Rapids IA 52401 John E Lorbieck 5847 N 67th St. Milwaakne WI 53218 Robert 0 Lsrdberg 4928 toga St. Dsloth MN 55804 Willian Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Tr. St Joseph MI 49085 Al Scidnsore 5013 Dorsett Or. Madison WI 53711 Ron Sears 132S Roslyn Pontiac Ml 48054 Terry Taylor 6308 Loninbardy Ln. Crystal MN 55428 As can see new face top column guys gals voted MANY THANKS will very best justify confidence have approximately 70000 mem tiers AMA would guess 133 clubs listed District VII must 4000 less want represent regardless area interest model aviation AMA must members organization people Executive Council must keep mind mem bers should let us forget am going job will need cooperation asso ciate vice-presidents later also members can take time communicate will keep things simpler terms mail volume will work through AVP always feel free contact direct choose attend Executive Council meeting would like have reasonable idea what average District VII member has mind concerning problems aims Acad emy Early year sent questionnaire clubs Wisconsin actually got five replies enough form much opinion dont get input District 1980-1981 personal views will present council meetings fair speak up counted will have spoken associate vicepresidents time read will have told view position paid voluntary nobody en titled title he/she does perform job So have given existing AVPs choice working members betterment AMA dropping position letting find another person can useful Having discussed Ken Morris outgoing district VP am sure will see some new names listed above soon know someone im mediate area active willing inter ested making positive contribution let have his/her name will make contact need AVPs can add some life fire district sure would nice AVPs could also handle camera get some photos column plan attend couple major func tions state district 1980 March will Lansing Ml Fourth Annual Expo run CARDS city 78 Model Aviation Wisconsin State Champion Chuck Frail ing Suds City Sailplane Team Winners Standard Class L-R 1Bob Johnson Fond du Lac 2Keith Scidmore Madison Unlimited Winners IL-HI 1Gregg Seydell 2Chuck Frailing 3Efrain Vila 4Ron Kopp Suds City Sailplane Team will also time Site Dis trict VII East Meeting look forward meeting members attend As suitable dates functions avail able will see can fit events calendar work schedule basic approach Academy members organization means both members rind council have responsibilities make wishes opinions known district VP may vote things want help institute policies like So again say SPEAK UP As get deeper council matters will keep posted developments what try behalf IMPORTANT POINTI would like newsletter editors district add name mailing lists club does have newsletter may suggest think seriously about starting page sure helps tQ keep mem bers swing things makes stronger club would like see AMA reach 100000-member level desir able definitely possible mem bers have stronger voice will have FAA FCC want keep flying no matter what segment hobby/sport appeals us strength numbere opposite page couple pho tos Wisconsin State Glider ChampionArkansas C Louisiana C New Meecn homa VIII DISTRICT REPORT John Embry District VIII Vice-President 609 So Lebanon Street Sulphur LA 70663 Associate Vice-Presidents Buzz Anerill 9117 La Barranea NC Alborquerque NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Sulphur LA 70663 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 william Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleasanron TX 78064 Larry Surtor 1415 Manor Dr Bartlesnille OK 74003 Another month has rolled columns regularly know District VIII did have last month Un til last weekend probably would have very apologetic nonsense ever fellow member LARKS Lake Charles Area Rebecca Phelps cor nered read riot act about negativism developed recent weeks right doing two things wrong 1 feeling sorry myself 2 setting impossible goals see have office year now now hoped shake everyone hands tend least meeting club district etc ad infinitum well friends simply unrealistic District VIII has busy yearmany excellent contests great rep resentation Nats Trans-America Relay Race fun flys forth attendance Sono moreapologies Along line thought several indi viduals District VIII have particularly excelled particular field interest refer 1980 Control Line World Championships held Poland Bob Gieseke Irving TX former World Cham pion will again competing Precision ship held Simplicity Products Proving Site Port Washington WI thanks Simplicity generosity second final stage event Incidentally beautiful trophy Frailing holding presented First Wisconsin National Bank November 9 10 attend ance Executive Council meeting held Washington DC alternate Ken Mor ris will already have seen report proceedings MA comment hope future meetings will productive Bong Eagles Free Flight club southern Wisconsin region pictured PBS TV show called Incomplete Sportsman Footage flying activities screened publicity greatly appreciated Bong Eagles third month youth model aviation pro gram giving classes teenagers Hamilton School Milwaukees south side Using Delta Dart other model supplies showing young people build fly Free Flight planes also engaged active membership drive Finally monthly series Indoor contests planned winterstarting Delta Darts ranging throueh Pennvolanes right up Stand-Off Scale attended monthly meeting recently impressed enthusiam talents mem bers Thats month Aerobatics George Cleveland Kenner LA will part US Combat Team second time Also Sherwood Buckstaff Houston TX will Combat Team Incidentally information brought attention Walt Perkins lives Ocala FLmany thanks Walt congratualtions Bob George Sher wood bulk column going de voted November Executive Council meeting Actually following written airborne en route home two-day meeting packed very long agenda some fire works hopefully some meaningful ac tions am going hit high spots because numerous other entries about meeting will undoubtedly appear pages First what consider some very good news AMAs attorney dealing FCC obtaining additional RC fre quencies reported council very detailed concise manner matter progressing well view FCC re cently asked meeting discuss several questions primarily technical nature cidentally attorney graduate electrical engineer worked masters degree en gineering studied law has worked FCC now practices FCC law ex clusively tell let know appears have big guns project rate answer FCC questions being prepared AMA attorney collaboration least believe other manufacturers will done before December 31 1979 now thought FCC will ready issue Notice Proposed Rule Making summer 1980 Following notice follows comment period assume princi pally receive objections After period FCC considers comments either issues new rules cancels petition Now hopefully have edge seat must ask patient bit longer final issue rules approved could still two years away FCC really moves slowly unfortunately told petitions letters etc slow down same people working pro posal have take time read 180 degrees situation couple years ago CBers wanted take frequencieswe wanted stop slow down project did Oh yes now appears likely route new channels narrow band FM 72-76 MHz band Note said appears last item concerning RC frequencies Out discussion above also came some additional information about commercial use RC frequencies Most important 80 90 frequencies available people Some success has talking people companies often knowing installed trans mitters RC frequencies cases know what other slots available have commercial user RC frequency area can locate identify him hoemwork rules frequencies go see him Some modelers have helped companies applica tions change frequencies some have offered buy new crystals themwouldnt low price relief interference like tend information can will contact people AMA compiling list commercial 72 MHz users microfilm other vice-pres idents Once available intend take initiative myself Right now dont know District VIII number huge will obviously take time Incidentally FCC records reportedly maintained hand crank computer thus traditionally six months behind getting awfully long quick summary some other council business 1980 Nationals shaping up Ohiono final word looks good An AMA bid going World Indoor Championship West Baden IN 1980 World Control Line Championship Chicago 1982 new guest membership AMA approved voted recommend RC Contest Board immediately clude NMPRA safety rules AMA rules Pylon events reviewed brand new AMA film other items handled leave minutes report new film entirely devoted forms Scale runs 37 minutes really great have copy may re quest directly may obtain Headquarters Dont forget also have copy Marvelous Miniatures almost hour large AMA display use mall shows etc also yoursfor asking Note new address John Embry 509 South Lebanon Street Sulphur LA 70663 Give enough lead time shipment UPS bus either film display way word safety closing recently tended fun fly held conjunc tion CaVOilCade Festival Port Arthur TX good time March 1980 79 District VIII Report Cont possible partial exception yours truly flew old reliable bird right ground low pass reason antihisti mines cold taking medicine Now know what instructions bottle say about driving being drowsy Fortunately hit ground air plane repairable So long now Colorado C Kansas aska Dakota h Dakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Vince Menkewski District IX Vice-President 105 Waldo Circle Bellevue NE 68005 Associate Vice-Presidents Charles Branvor 2220 Maniposa Blvd Casper WY 8260t Pool Kegel 910 North 12th Fargo NO 58102 Travis McGinnis 8027W Blot Circle Arvada CO 60005 Jim OReilly 4760 N Battir Wichita KS 67220 Jim Ricketto 516 S Cloodas Sivox Falls SD 57103 Move Move last months column promised another point view presidents pro posal moving AMA Headquarters out Washington DC Actually last months col umn appeared completely different report originally planned original dealt entirely move HQ subject Because personally feel nega tive thinking appalling original reeked negativity discarded hoped waiting another month reaction proposal would cool down didnt work presidents proposal consists two parts 1 purchase versus rent argument 2 Washington DC versus someplace place else argument Most us can come up long list advantages ownership over renting fact rent case $29000 seems make discussion urgent Keep mind however yearly cost proposed Springfield project $49000 next 25 years Before get too involved lets get back what have other alternatives Certainly existing structure would less costly new AMA can also explore possibil ity purchasing larger building office space can rented other NAA divi sions Having NAA divisions under roof could benefit everyone help pay freight speak little thought should go what purchase As staff Head quarters under increasing pressure work various government agencies identify potential flying sites government property addition results close relationship FCC just now being realized 50 new frequencies horizon Over 1600 other associations can see advantages Washington location operations So fact price property costly loca tions Consequently difference costs savings amounts lessthan 1%of budget prompts president suggest spend money move entire HQ operation spend money train new employees replace will move experience new guy fice interruption services hinder work agencies supposed dealing directly makes fuss over current price remember what getting headquarters Springfield would like play ing handball wall Seasoned Fliers Thank club secretaries sent list candidates all-season seasoned-flier award now have idea stalwarts award patches can ordered would also terested photos Season Flier activities column archives Next month 2-year summary Asiorva losnia ii da x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarboreugh District X Vice-President 2501 Armoor Lane Redondo Beach CA 90278 Associate Vice-Presidents Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Fort Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Alex Chisolm 1100 West Sham Fresro CA 93711 Loonie Kroeher 4295 Boulder I-tiny. Las Vegas NV 89121 John Food 4269 Syoko Circle San Jose CA 95136 Bob Reynolds Rn 8 Boy 51 Tutson AZ 65710 Betty Scream 3723 Soowden Ave Loon Beach CA 90808 Keith Whiroey 14465 Jopiter Dr Salt Lake City UT 64117 Ill start off month item fresh mind attended flying dem onstration put El Tom Marine base Toys Tots effort mentioned last column Quite large number name fliers dropped thing front about 2500 people wont mention names because might forget somebody might justifiably upset best part whole show wasit televised Los Angeles NBC outlet Channel 4 did two-hour Sunday show right base interviewed various personalities usually week ly show background could heard sound model engines public address system describing activities public Once TV would cut modeling activities show model action interview modeler Dave Herbert brought whole show about interviewed flew Byron Pitts interview continued Dave club Sky-Naughts Saddleback Valley commended effort twohour TV show prime time 4 pm 6 pm attended year-end meeting Freeflight Model Airplane Association Southern California help schedule next years contest calendar elections scheduled night 1980 officers turned out werent held en tire cast officers volunteered another year lrv Aker remains president Joe Norcross secretary Bill Bogart treasurer vice-president 1980 version US Freeflight Championships 10th annual John Ferrer agreed CD Joe Norcross will assistant CD Bill Bogart will once again business manager Some time back wrote new flying field Control Line Gardena club brought about Flying Tigers Gardena scheduled attend meeting early December company Ive 17 years scheduled annual Christmas dinner same night So contact ed Larry Rice clubs program coordina tor told him dilemma said no problem So took new AMA Scale film Modelings Grand Illusions projector him showed club club wants see terrific new AMA film just drop line schedule next meeting Dont forget AMA display booth have use last put use El Toro/Dave bert flying demonstration Prior booth film Marvelous Miniatures possession Chuck Asprion clubs mall show Flying Circus Camarillo has already 80 Model Aviation Bud Atkinson John Worth Earl Witt Ed Cox Kansas City Hazel Bob Throckmorton Northern Knights field Field Rules posted Shawnee Mission site KS invited back next year Chuck says film showed full house time run 22 times stayed re peat performances Chuck mentioned club has overcome problem faced clubsthat being few no say display newer novice members feel overpowered super builders says some super builders wouldnt bring model because didnt want hurt feelings novices Flying Circus no longer has Modelerof Month Rather have modeler year Points awarded attendance work parties model presentation form presentation models judged complexity 1-20 craftsmanship 1 -10 originality 1-1 0 presentation 1-10 novice bonus 10 points novice has less year experience showed AMA film Marvelous Miniatures Orange Coast RC Club back members saw Lew Szallay requested could show Huntington Beach Exchange Club member sent film him could better inform businessmen others about RC flying need exposure like Utah AVP Keith Whitney tells flying activity minimal due cold weather says meet being planned Free Flight models skis takes hardy sort fly kind conditions also re ports new RC glider club being formed Salt Lake area District X will have new Control Line Contest Board member 1980 Vic Garner went over 120 required vote margin recently concluded election will replac ing Pete Brandt has board 10 years Bill Northrop remains RC board mem ber other election held Voting very very light RC election quite spirited Control Line election Let know want attend club meetings Dont forget AMA table top display mall shows exhibi tions whatever THERMALS Alaska o ana C togon ington xl DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District Xl Vice-President 1411 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98117 Associate Vice-Presidents Al Culver t507 Soon Elm Pocatello ID 8320t Simon Oreese Rn 1 Boo 48 Broadniem MT 590t5 Ed McColloraqh 53 SE St Portland OR 972t5 Orlando Oly Renjo 25608 Dover Ct Keon WA 98031 Chock Thompson N 3et3 Normandie Spokane WA 99205 Doe Zipoy 2t4t8 NE Main St Redmond WA 98052 District meetings planned District XI far year follows February 4 Seattle-Boeing Hawks Swap Meet February 16 Rams Symposium Seattle area Mid-April Benton Co Mod el Expo Corvallis Early May Boise South Idaho Model Airplane Symposium will probably distirct meeting CAMS Symposium Coeur dAlene spring have no details nor com mitment following report pictures submitted Ed McCollough AVP Portland several Ed has submitted year appreciated Lake Vancouver Seaplane Fun-Fly end September marks last Seaplane meets sponsored Portland SkyKnights year contest CDd Jerry Holcomb unlike Haystack fea tured beautiful flying weather thing marred contest presence hungry little hornets seemed Twelve fliers signed up contest couple fliers Dave Hallmark Rod Punches come way LaGrande no further away Salem rest Dick Hansen else won first fol owed closely Bill Foster Salem RC Pilots Assn second third Vein AhI berg along Hansen SkyKnight Unfortunately no Scale entries year good weather usually happens contest should ideal time put Scale seaplane contest trail Some local fliers involved Lake Tapps Seaplane Fun Fly put Mt Ranier RC Society Bob Pfeiffer CD during third weekend August An interesting innovation giving trophy five events winner event eligible win others Although weather looked mis erable fact flying great 17 entries braved elements get Dick Hansen Portland SkyKnights won trophies unfortunately dont have information about other winners Also pictures came out too dark use closing would like remind Dis trict XI members Benton Co Model Exposition will taking place April should mark calendars spend second weekend April Corval lis OR addition static contest Scale non-Scale planes will fun-fly Camp Adair fieldand other new unusual occurences will District Xl meeting probably Saturday exact time will announced later March 1980 81 Bill Foster Salem RC Pilots starts original float olane Note inboard spoilers/flaps Orville Brooks Nieuport about week after Haystack during get-together Lake Van couver Below Oopsl Jerry Holcombs unusual AA canard seaplane Photos Bob Belch Portland SkyKnights MRRCS Seaplane Contest nf tho seaplanes Vnnmusgr winner seaplauieDick Hansen modified Taurus floats 10K Sig Mfgs Cub Selected AMA No 2 Model AMAs Cub modification Del ta Dart both designed Frank Ehling has many years wonderful intro ductory model Schools clubs individ uals hae used have lots lots Delta Dart Bashes Much good will fine introductions have however always gone down drain because no follow-up model easily available bulk Academy Rather turn several very good Number Two type designs available such AMA Maxi ir won NFFS AMA Design Contest few years ago AMA Junior Committee chose Sig Manu facturing Companys Cub since proven design already production Telephone conversations Glen Siga foose Sig Manufacturing John Worth AMA brought out possibilities desirabilities selection AMA Junior Committee has submit ted formal recommendation AMA Head quarters individual members Executive Council effect Sig Cub declared Academy Model Aeronautics second step model after AMA Cub recommendation will agenda January 19 1980 meeting Executive Council counting very heavily approving vote Council fact could already have approved read yourguidance parts AMA Cub manufactured Sterling Models Inc Carl Goldberg Models Inc Forwarded Midwest Model Supply Co Midwest sorts out parts kits plastic tubes packs 35 box Sig Manufactur ing Cu Incs responsibility distribute Such details Sig Cub remain worked out may some modification least packaging present kit know Sig Cub will prove excellent Second Step model simple well thought out SRPSM designed superior modeler Larry Conover step up sizeable ad vancing flat single-surfaced wing cambered double-surfaced Ive seen bunch kids build minimal help. FLY Sure other kits could built after AMA Cub instance theres Thermal Dart Uncle Sam Peck ROG Sig Parasol Comet Cadet others afford useful variety much difficulty variationsof same theme advancements Sig Cub onel fact both Step Step Two models called Cubs may appropriate confusing Lets see Now popular AMA Ehling Cub contests will followed up Sig Conover Cub contests Jan/Feb/Meb AMA Indoor Postal STEVE STOHR Ottawa IL wins winder sending naming contest Actually Steve received honorable mention wins prize anyway sending three names have loads charm sort miss slow majesty Indoor flight offer use appropriate out door contests Now instance wouldnt agree Dash Crash Indoor Postal would aptly name NFFS Rubber-Powered Speed contest Nats Indoor Free Flight Fight sounds appropriate CL Combat Up Up Away Postal e name 0 - t Outdoor Free Flight. especially DT doesnt work Indoors go up up although models sometimes get caught rafters dont go away Thanks Steve weve de cided call contest Fly Forever 1980 AMA Indoor Postal name little apt perhaps certainly much fun yours contest now dont have back issue rules send SASE Ed Whitten copy fly fly some morel Encyclopedia Model Aircraft book touches phases aeromod eling No its complete know dont like books try cover too much book does try book end books No book lets know lots lots wonderful aeromodel ing activity come book isan INTRODUCT ION - very c*iarming introduction. favorite hobby Encyclopedia Model Aircrafts gen eral editor Vic Smead has short forward Walt Schroder Encyclopedia published 1979 Octopus Books Ltd 59 Grosvenor Street London Wi two book stores New York City ex amined both charged $1098 youre daddy auntie granddad wants show different styles model building flying some lucky boy girl book worth much much $1098 book necessarily covers facets brief ly theres enough enable ginner build bit dream about advanced designs come beautiful pictures plastics has RC too much plans beginners models n Indoor Paper Stick job out door 2 ROG P-30 HL Towline Glid ers gas-engined CL plane how-to sections too color photo graphs ly terrific Theres photo Indoor Manhattan Cabin model know like Encyclopedia really good - al though inaccurately titled excellent introduction phase aeromodeling presented less equally allotted space according its percentage activity lets neophyte make own decision types models appeal him Purchase copy Have around home waiting youngster discover cover wonderful world aeromodeling Thats know. a go See next month 82 Model Aviation FLIGHT ED WHITTEN Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005