1979 FInancial Report good year financially come far exceeded budget prediction budget showed $1402390 total mem bership income actually received $1508699 gain $106309 Also other income totaled $116080 vs budgeted $96500 gain $19580 actual total income $1624780 before magazine allocation vs budgeted total come $1498890 therefore produced $125890 income fore cast actually net income after deduction expenses $1 98541 plus $20697 magazine result wiped out last years beginning deficit $58135 ended up total year-end surplus cluding magazine profit $161104 According budget obviously conserva tive hindsight expected wipe out previous deficit very strong membership year however produced much bigger net income anyone dared predictinstead losing about 9000 mem bers 1978 total 71230 vs 1979 budget 63579 netted about 3000 less 68376 surprisingly small dip major dues increase Meanwhile 1980 budget also proving very conservative budgeted about 7% increase members currently running little over 10% over 70000 already signed up 1980 Thus stead 74489 members previously budg eted 1980 should expect about two three thousand end result fore should surplus about $100000 instead $77000 previously budgeted such back-to-back surpluses no dues increase 1981 seems necessary though inflation continues escalate membership growth continues should able match inflationthe trend suggests should top 80000 members 1981 good position therefore de spite inflation holding dues line through next year will offering better value dues increase went effectgiving same benefits dollars worth less will almost reduced dues have apprears survived worst part current dues period outlook excellent 1981 John Worth Executive Director AMA Annual Open Meeting As called AMA by-laws An nual Meeting open AMA members hereby announced take place site 1980 National Model Airplane Champion ships Wednesday August 13 8 pm Wilmington Airfield exact building room location will posted official Nats bulletin board airfield AMA BALANCE SHEET DECEMBER 31 1979 Assets Current Assets Cash Checking Accounts 1 58685 Petty Cash11161 Cash Savings Accounts including earned interest ounts Receivable Owed Us Misc Accounts Receivable Nats Sponsor Pledgesi 979 MA Advertising Receivables Employees Loans___________ Deferred Charges MA Future Issue Costs$ Prepaid Insurance Miscellaneous Prepaid Exp 1980 Membership Supplies& Expenses Guaranty Deposits Resale-Supplies Inventory - Nats Souvenir Inventory Paper Inventory Printing & Duplication__________ Fixed Assets Furniture & Equipment -- Contest/N ats Equipment Automotive Equipment -__________ Total Less Reserve De preciation Total Assets 1795072 66000 3765680 44844 2897431 1838250 588923 4520587 270000 1688601 198000 - -$103756821 5671596 181304 - $ 12183096 $8647488 -353688 -584336 -9585512 - $126287734 Liabilities & Fund Balances Current Liabilities Accounts Payable $ 7501 620 Employees Escrow441000 Res Unrelated Bus Tax MA magazine2i216 - $ Deferred Income Membership Dues 1980 - $95053325 Club Charters 1980 158100 FAI Stamps 1980 Amounts held behalf AMA Teams Scale Team $ 102919 Control Line 292940 Indoor Team Program 180943 FF Team Program 1696124 RC Team ProgramSoaring 00 RC Team ProgramAerobatics - 65933 Fund Balances Restricted Scholarship Fund $ 269165 Howard McEntee Fund 109700 AMA Property Fund 846642 Eight-Ball Fund 23000 AMA-FAI Fund Surplus 2540 Russ Barrera Museum Fund 525 Reserve Insurance Claim 3. Unrestricted Deficit 1-1-79 adjusted5813509 Net Income year AMA General19854164 Net Income year Model Aviation2069734 Total Fund Balances Total Liabilities & Fund Balances 70 Model Aviation AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents r ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 8301336 95677025 $2339859 $3859125 - $ 0389 - $ 126287734 Synopsis DI May 3 1980 Executive Council Meeting 1 Competition License time next dues restructuring yet scheduled competitors will required pay special fee obtain stamp will applied AMA membership card order eli gible enter sanctioned competition 2 HO Relocation Obtaining specific written proposal concerning potential Reston VA site suburb Washington DC authorized possible council Vote during bcfore next council meeting 3 Flying Site Representative hiring full-time HQ employee work flying site problems authorized 4 Contest Director Qualification pro gram approved evaluate Contest Direct ors based upon special questionnaire used district vice-presidents questionnaire developed soon possible 5 Show Team Managers proposal authorize free membership per team per year show team manager approved similar free memberships qualified Con test Directors 6 CD Free Memberships return previous policy free CD memberships approved retroactive January 11980 7 Contest Sanctions Beginning January 1 1981 sanctions will cost same$5and free sanctions will discontinued 8 Optional Magazine approved return magazine optional choice effec tive January 11981 9 Executive Director Contract approved require elected council members plus NAA representative vote changes Executive Directors contract also approved cur rent contract would terminate end first council meeting 1981 favor new contract drafted meantime committee composed three council members help AMAs legal coun sel new contract approved current contract will continue force 10 30-Day Trial Memberships ap proved modify recently approved poli cy make membership effective day following postmark date mailing 11 Special Interest Group Recognition previously proposed policy see January 80 minutes approved except requirement annual dues payment de leted also requirement citizens US AMA members changed residents 12 HO Insurance noted executive director AMA comptroller now bonded $100000 other l-IQ employees bonded $50000 13 Business Advisory Committee pro posal approved establish committee provide expert financial guidance HQ Executive Council 14 Show Team Districts agreed new Show Team Policy Committee should asked recommend show teams should operate within own dis tricts coordination avoid conflicts 15 Redistricting Ill VII approved poil should taken districts determine boundaries should changed between 16 AMA No 2 Model Sig Cub tentatively approved pending acceptance manufacturer several suggested changes such prefabbed nose hook bulk kit packs HQ offer 17 Non-Flying Sanctions procedure sanction shopping mall shows similar static model display events approved cluding exemption AMA membership CD requirements such events 18 1979 Financial Statement unanimously approved previously submitted No Members 3327 796 4445 1684 Member DuesRate Juniors0$ 500 Juniors01300 Seniors@750 Seniors@1550 Family Open @ 17001469 Open @ 2500 56317 Booster @ 500 251 Booster @ 1300 87 Total Memberships Partial year credits Total Membership Income Magazines Members 58884 Subtotal Other Income Life Memberships450000 * Less Transferred Property Fund75000 Transferred Film Project100000275000 NAR Service & Affiliation Fees 293400 Contributions Received Toledo Weak Signals180000 Miscellaneous29378 *L Transferred Schlrshp Fund 18875020628 Club Charter Fees3101800 Sanction Insurance146500 Sanction Fees449700 FAI Stamps760300 Supply & Souvenir Sales-Net1027507 Film Rental309400 Interest Income4184233 Misc Member Service Fees1039543 MA Advertising & Other Income _________ Total Other Income Gross Income Deduct Operating Expenses 108797831 Expense Allocation Magazine Magazine Unrelated Business Tax Operating Income Special Projects 1979 Trans AM Net Costs 1839419 Less Budget Allocation Gen Fund J9QQQ 339419 Nats Net Costs 2640703 Less Budget Allocation Gen Fund JQ99QQ 1640703 FF World Champs Net Income344413 Less Transferred AMA/FAI FundA4413 _________ Net Income 19 1980 8udget An updated version incorporating changes voted Janu ary 80 meeting approved also approved executive director should receive 3% cost-of-living increase per other employees amount having cluded previously approved budget New additions updated budget Continued page 78 Total $ 1663500 1034800 3333750 261 0200 2497300 140792500 125500 1131 00 152170650 1300672 150869978 47107200 103762778 jjQ0j1 115370789 J4293536503 21834286 Magazine Allocation Per Member Total Member Magazines $800$636800 8001347200 80045053600 80069600 47107200 48137989 15261328 18720567 65827767 63758033 2069 734 *Contribution & Life membership donations earmarked specific Funds Donors AUgUSt 198071 AMA INCOME STATEMENT FOR 12 MONTHS ENDING DECEMBER 31 1979 Presidents OUTLK Earl F Witt 26 Warwick Drive Chambersburg PA 17201 MAY COUNCIL MEETING May Executive Council Meeting will reported detail elsewhere ever some actions have received much membership interest input taken council apparently reflecting position majority membership First full-time posi tion Flying Site Assistant Coor dinator approved Second free CD membership restrictions instituted January Executive Council Meet ing rescinded Third council voted eliminate mandatory maga zine subscription membership 1981 RULE CHANGE CYCLE new 1980-81 AMA rule books printed distributed four months rule year Ideally rules should out member ship four months before new rule year order give competition mod elers ample time make necessary changes upcoming competition two year cycle established give ample proposal comment review decision time felt year cycle resulted arbitrary rule changes meet deadline rule book late often available until middle contest season part rule making procedures managed appointed officials working rule proposals dur ing spare time com pensation knowing personal circumstances time available contest board member would un fair pass judgment profi ciency nor would terminating appoint ments replacing board members meet deadlines has suggested insure meeting schedules since replacements unknown quantity Therefore would like propose three year rule cycle would retain two year rule change procedures should insure having competition rule books possession least six months prior effective date would like have membership opinion proposal NATIONAL CL SOCIETY Laird Jackson has taken another step toward creating often discussed Na tional Control Line Society has cir culated letter among key control line organization officers columnists proposing such society heartily endorse proposal feel should receive support control line interests organization would similar National Free Flight Society opinion successful model socie ties Control line fliers relatively small part AMA membership further fragmented orga nizationally respective phases control line numbers rather small promoting objectives An umbrella organization such National Control Line Society would give control line interests enoughstrength membership effectively provide continuing leadership support specialized control line publication CONFLICT OF INTEREST As members may have read other model magazines Mr Hurst G Bowers has written open letter President AMA Possibly Mr Bowers responding request membership input thereby brought up matter has long matter deep concern think demands response explanation members AMA following paragraph Mr Bow ers statement issue Another matter becoming quite apparent can untold damage entire modeling hobby country cliq ism political infighting within AMA Specifically gains dis tinct impression some elected offi cials may using positions maneuver employment within organization salaried staff members Much has said regarding prac tice double dipping federal em ployees much repugnant within organization such remove grounds doubt 72 Model Aviation Relaxing between sessions FAI meetings lounge French Aero Club area believe elected official should required sign pledge accept AMA salaried em ploy ment position within period less three years after leaving elected office should also apply members elected officials fami ly There should no grandfather clause should done once As experienced executive know recognize hazards absence such provision by-laws published policy ganization such AMA Therefore Im sure will use good office immediately implement such policy provide exemplar leadership being first sign pledge Although would go far call AMAs hiring practices double dip ping since elected officials AMA paid shadow such hiring practices has concerned pros pect being employed AMA Executive Director being held over conscientious AMA elected appointed officer casts suspicion actions vote controversial sues voting convictions representation electorate voting obtain favor future employer puts indi vidual position having conflict interest should exist organization such councils authority matter hiring AMA employees hiring Executive Director Although John Worth President council appointed him Executive Direc tor 1963 special situation will read History Acade Model Aeronautics Willis C Brown Dick Black will see Academy time Executive Director about months operating funds bank no money offer Executive Director feel extremely fortunate time history have area three officers former officer pitch help run Academy John Worth AMA President Carl Wheeley AMA Secretary/Treasurer Maynard Hill District IV Vice President former President Walt Good Coun cil appointed John Worth Executive Director voted Maynard Hill Pres ident 1964 Apparently another time history another staff member con sidered position page 48 AMA history Carl Wheeley re ported people suggested become Executive Director 1955 AMA President Keith Storey other council members recognized modeling expertise important running such association felt position Executive Director should filled person experi ence fields fund raising public relations organizational manage ment shadow conflict interest has existed some form another over various AMA officials several times history Johnny Clemens President number discussions ideas would have put Johnny AMAs payroll some manner last proposal presented Executive Director have AMA lease build ing Dallas AMA museum conjunction Johnnys hobby shop return use AMA leased space would manage museum latest situation has under discussion some months has Executive Directors announce ment hiring Vince Mankowski District IX Vice-President Assist ant Executive Director Prior election AMA Presi dent daughter AMA em ployee Between time elected termination employment found quite uncomfortable diffi cult impartial interests Implementing policy may dif ficult under current circumstances however will Mr Bowers suggests provide leadership respect being first make such pledge time would like assure membership 32 plus years have actively involved AMA have never sought employment Academy Although will al ways willing work assist way will benefit AMA mem bers will seek nor accept employ ment Academy Model Aero nautics As other elected prospective officers will have leave up own individual consciences whether will make such pledges Since foregoing written have informed Executive Director District VII Vice-Presi dent Geoff Styles has employed Flying Site Coordinator MEMBERSHIP MEETING As part AMA bylaws meet ing held year general membership Since National Cham pionships bring largest varied attendance natural AMA picked meeting place through years attend ance meeting has fallen off last year believe council members attendance general members obvious mail received council Headquarters reason lack attendance apathy problem other things essential running Nats seems lack publicity about meeting Years ago events competitors fewer everyone hung out specific area needed simple announcement-to day because large number con testants numerous locations times events make simple announce ments impossible year council has asked Headquarters publicize nual meeting council may have opportunity speak one-toone basis members about needs would like kickoff publicity about meeting announcing will National Model Airplane Championships Wilmington OH Wednesday August 13th Although exact time place has selec ted usually early evening dormitory lounges Check AMA Headquarters Nation als Nats News time place hope see members possible present August 198073 Joe Bridi Giant Scale Long Beach SECRETARY-TREASURERS REPORT Jim McNeiII AMA Secretary-Treasurer 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Mr Harvey C Neel York Area RC Club York PA wrote letter some time ago am answering til now am sending advance copy information members chartered club behalf club members Harvey states give good report monies accounted come AMA Headquarters good report spent firm belief no employee member executive board shall allowed personal use funds belong AMA statement shows employees allowed use AMA money no interest benefit demand halted etc. practice has now stopped Har vey no longer staff members borrow AMA money last time looked Mr Carl Maroney owed $1291 home office does maintain policy small advances against salary hour ly employees As Secretary/Treasurer has approval question $18885 Retire ment Fund since non-profit ganization seems like expense should set up type organization increase over $4000 year can see headed much will increase dues coming years disagree Harvey AMA matching fund basis penny penny individual employee up 5% though Federal Government allows up 15% half employee half Academy fund assigned insurance company invests Non-profit non-profit dues money dues money hold good employees have run business like business want complete breakdown salaries what part employee pays retirement plan am going publish per sonal information magazine ever salaries par lower comparable wages DC area AMA running red feel scholarship program worth though small amount eliminated would add about $1000 balance end year members dues could cut small margin prime factors responsible non-profit status Harvey element helping Juniors hav ing scholarship program thousand dollar drop overall bucket per haps single best investment AMA could possibly make wish wish persons trying help Juniors did agree make maga zine mandatory above fur nish $10750 worth free magazines officers CDs real slap face since figure over 1500 free copies rest us must pay Youve got point Mr Neel nice soap opera two sides Let say 1 council voted last meeting restore magazine option 2 Some thought being given now requiring Contest Directors earn free memberships pay extra magazine Please give us breakdown $14000 staff travel Either travel lot sure lot road Staff travel includes shipping em ployees Nats annually clerical Also travel trade shows etc public relations watch expense too Will please explain AMA money invested projected income $20000 interest seems very small looks okay us really watch investiture money vested safely Last least $53000 spent FAI NAA Will take serious look plus Nats loss es believe very expensive few people benefit Lets take NAA first Without NAA would no AMA AMA part NAA affiliate National Aeronautic Association NAA officially designated organization US FAI Paris AMA official body represent modeling Without umbilical cord would dissolve tomorrow would out business people under stand first join AMA unfamiliar competition flying cost SOc/adult member Last year paid $28893 NAA parent ganization send no money FAI spend money annually flying teams delegates Paris sometimes hosting World Championships events have mixed feelings about Na tionals year fly pro vide patronage However Secretary Treasurer suggested important Nats officials either find some way stop losing money aban don forget dropped bomb January Florida council meeting hope have answered some questions would like invite members York PA RC Club Washington DC visit home office guests will tell what day coming year Ill drive up Birmingham have 74 Model Aviation Pictured L-R Chuck Berry Cora Puzon Cora lady flier long 17-year history Birmingham RC Association Cora sporting 60 Webra powered RCM Trainer fascinated hobby secretly vows another year shell beat man club lot farther drive Ill glad come pick day see woman holding two ignition antique engines Miss Lulie E Baugh age 2 Two similar ones will given away free October Mr Tommy MacLaughlins annual Old Timer Contest Pensacola FL Nothing have win free flight competition SAM rules apply Pre-1943 chuck glider pre-1943 towline glider SAM rules apply Mr Ron Sharpton buddy Coolie Reynolds furnishing en gines prizes Any questions write Ron Sharpton Route 1 Box 213-C Daytona Beach FL 32014 have screaming about ignition engine theyre giving away Pensacola free Come get OK Dear Secretary/Treasurer item last month about Horrace Cains comments deserves answer concerning claim waste involved AMAs participation Toledo RC Conference asks AMAs higher paid people clerical help could selling patches Well same reason various manufacturers send top people Joe Bridi companys booth also Glen Hazel Siga foose Dave Brown etc gave basic oversimplified swer PR top people answer ques tions listen problems get pulse feel AMA members talk potential non-members about pects AMA should kept mind too AMA handles thousands dollars ledo selling Nats sponsorships magazine advertising hundreds memberships other things besides patches Furthermore having HQ executive staff members Toledo AMA actually saved moneyclerks get paid overtime execu tive staff doesnt worked far longer 8 hours three days gave up weekend home impor tantly because wanted offering own spare time hours providing AMA higher level help less cost would have possible sending clerks instead As justification top people Toledo about elected Execu tive Council members themselves least five hand including AMA pres ident secretary-treasurer Toledo obviously important enough AMA well represented Im sure council members thought wasteful would stay home themselves Several vice-presidents other districts paid own wayHorrace Cain however submitted bill travel reimbursement Meanwhile AMA HQ employees Toledo sold enough goods services pay cost having did fabulous job PR well AMA officers scene including some Mr Horrace Cains district praised HQ effort Toledo deservedly J Worth Executive Director MORE Dear Jim reading Secretary/Treasur ers report July 1980 issue have couple suggestions reference member ship related problems reference Mr James R Deans nonreceipt 1980 license left feeling Mr Dean felt HQs fault did receive card wonder other members got same im pression! check records indicates made no mention yet new address simply informed us new address would effective certain date could have sent li cense correct address suggestion publish prob lem letters perhaps can use teach members avoid same pitfalls above case point learn al ways give effective date address change know initiate change provide continuous service Another subtle point Mr Deans prob lem evidently processed renewal much faster thought wouldOther wise would have Oregon ad dress receive license Perhaps can illustrate positive points problem situ ation future reports other suggestion concerns request members write concerning problems appreciate interest being responsive membership feel routine membership problems can better handled HQ staff direct basis member writes directly HQ gets handled immediately because staffed routinely handle functions members write may delayed somewhat depending schedule HQ ends up handling complaint anyway Perhaps can encourage member write HQ send copy way problem gets immediate attention still aware problem respond problem will copy response Please accept above gesture help provide better service member seems critical please view attempt helpful Sincerely William K Smythe Membership Director AMA HQ Sate Flying No Accident Minutes utive Council Meeting January 19 1980 Sheraton Airport Motel Orlando FL following attendance President Earl Witt Chambersburg PA Secretary/Treasurer Jim McNeill Birmingham AL Executive Director John Worth Fairfax VA Vice Presi dent District Clifton Piper Atkinson NH VP-Il John Grigg Lockport NY VP-Ill Dave Brown Cincinnati OH VP-IV Chuck Fore man Mechanicsville VA VP-V Bill Mathews Birmingham AL AVP Glenn Lee Batavia IL proxy VP-VI Horrace Cain VP-VII Geoffrey Styles Whitefish Bay WI Past Presi dent Johnny Clemens Dallas TX proxy VP-VIII John Embry VP-IX Vince Mankow ski Bellevue NE VP-X Jim Scarborough Re dondo Beach CA VP-XI Homer Smith Seattle WA Also attending Richard Jackson AVP-SC Charles Alba LA Ron Morgan Nats Execu tive Committee Present AMA Headquarters Execu tive Staff Frank Ehling Technical Director Gisele Jackson Comptroller Micheline Madi son FAI/Contest Boards Director Larry Bo lich Special Events Director regular meeting AMA Execu tive Council brought order 900am President chaired meeting Note districts VI VIII repre sented proxies did have voting privileges maximum number votes 12 9 Vice Presidents President Secretary/ Treasurer Executive Director I APPROVAL OF NOVEMBER 19 1979 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MOVED seconded accept draft version minutes motion failed 1 IX 11 against Subsequently suggested changes re viewed several accepted thus MOVED seconded accept No vember 1979 minutes corrected motion passed uanimously II AGENDA previously published agenda augmented subsequent items Council members MOVED seconded approve agenda amended motion passed unanimously President commented produce agenda dictated Council inputs required latest three weeks ahead Council meeting subsequent items received will appear published agenda Ill INSURANCE Commercial Show Teams Sponsors Discussion item concentrated upon December 1979 fatal accident Shea Stadi um New York need prudent dealing subject print generally agreed AMA members should apprised circumstances facts accident publication Mode/Aviation information approved insurance company MOVED seconded material regardless source appear Model Aviation concerning fatal New York accident Shea Stadium will re Continued page 77 AUgUSt 198075 AMA EXPENSE STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING 12/31/79 Expense Salaries$45097674 Annuity1560495 Payroll Taxes2901819 Total related salaries Rent Approx 5000 sq ft *Tele phones Postage & Freight exclusive membership processing Membership Processing & Postage Membership Insurance Rule Books Public Relations Awards Film Projects-Production Travel Equip Rental Film Library-HQ Service Officer Service VP Budget Council Mtgs etc Magazine Officers CDs etc Staff Travel-Council Trade Shows Mtgs Office Supplies Stationery Office Equipment maintenance Dues Subscriptions Printing & Xerox Professional Fees Legal & Audit Insurance General Depreciation Bad Debts Personal Property Taxes Licensing FAI Teams Programs Meetings Allocation** NAA Divisional Fee 1979 Trans Am Allocation 1979 Nats Allocation Scholarship Fund Allocation Totals Exclusive MA Mag Direct Costs Model Aviation Magazine Direct Costs Res Unrelated Bus Tax Model GeneralMembershipAviation AdminjstrServicesMagazine Total $ 49559988 $ 3079562 1300900 2722025 9271551 13409194 392950 3325620 93177 3299202 5799 3679772 1158534 1052000 1948411 192955 191224 1738568 1891478 1376623 1124962 104611 200125 2889300 2889300 1500000 1000000 1 000 00 109497831 8607688 434962 650500 $13381200 1539800 195100 7027771327356 9271551 13409194 392950 93177 3299202 5799 3679772 1158534 645052 682049 48212 105241 503320 1891478 1376623 1124962 104611 200125 10 0000 25414084 584500 77200 19100 574620 40772571 48137989 358716 _________ __________ Total Expense$157994536 $ 25414084 $ 40772571 **Actual expenditures year $281 2439 balance AMA-FAI Fund surplus $14189900 342900 *direct cost FAI & Contests Nets $ 7434000 461900 195100 Public Relations $ 5947200 300000 260200 291712265149135031 3325620 292262 28943 28683 86928 406948 194800 19300 19100 260800 2889300 2889300 1000000 1526132816035697 48137989 358716 __________ $63758033$16035697 194800 19300 19100 31 2900 1500000 12014151 $ 12014151 AMA Headquarters Organization JOHN WORTH [~iyDirecsor Contests Records Printing Supply Service Museum Bonus Coupons Trophies Delta Dart Youth Programs Public Relations Show Teams Hats PR Trade Shows Displays Exhibits Promo ticinal Materials Sajety Code Insurance FCC Iiaison Frequency Committee Firing Sites Noise Accident Reports Hall Fame Officer Supplies Scholarship Program Executive Director Co rrespovdcvce Accounting Finances Budget Investments Rules Proposals Contests Boards Team Selection World Records World Chain pionships FA Coordination Special Interest roups Address Changes Insurance Certificates Supply & Service Member Club & Chapter Services Iicense Problems Subscriptions Film Library Hats Processing Computer Services Mailing CARLWHEELEY FRANK EHLING LARRYBOLICH CARIMARONEY JOYCE HAGER GISELEJACKSON MICHELINE MADISON KIPSMYTHE Publications DirTechnical DirSpec Events DirAdministr AsstExecutive SecComptrollerFAI/CB DirectorMembership Dir BILIWINTERDEBBIEDEWSANNMASSALEDENISEHEWITTDIANEHAWLEY EditvrSunctians SecSpec Events AsstLINDA BROWNAccaccntvg Ast Clerk Typist DEBBIE RENAULTMARY ANNE CIIRTIN Editarial AstAccosrttitt Clerk ROSS MaMULLEN Assistant Editer HERB SILBERMANN Art Directer JOHNNIE SHIPLEY Pablicatiaris Astt Permasent Part-Time s-Tempvrary Pan-Time takes lot people administrate needs membership organization over 70000 members chart notes names various positions along brief listing noting people and/or departments handle various areas administration Over next few months staff will added fur ther Assistant Executive Director full time Flying Site Aid representative also another secretary Meanwhile 1980 expected alltime record membership year least 750001 further expectation over 81000 members 1981 NORMA CIIRLINGSANDREA PETERSON Club SecretarySecretary MIKE WOODFOLKcAROL MERFELD Mail ClerkMembership Cvvrd ART STEINER Stack Clerk ANTHONY HOLMES Stack Clerk MARY BuRROuGHS ELAINE FLINT Reveptianists SHIRLEY SHIPLEY Pls & Mitrvvraphivt LORRAINE MATHER HILDA PAULSEN Clerk Clerk -r IANET CLIFTONGLORIA COOK Clerh Clerk 76 Model Aviation As 6/2/80 lIlvcdel elation Magazine Plans orders Advertising Contents Hobby Shop Sales Phctos Articles Minutes 1/19/80 Cont page 75 viewed cleared insurance company lawyer motion passed 9 3 against II IV Pres Careful scrutiny given Presi dents proposed message membership concerning New York accident addi tional notes Executive Director After discussion combined message accept ed Council MOVED seconded submit re view attorney representing AMA New York accident Presidents message includes added paragraphs Ex ecutive Director motion passed amended 5A 11 1 against V AMENDED seconded third paragraph Presidents message changed less specific statement add assurance insurance coverage con tinues AMA members amendment passed 11 1 against V B Excluding Professionals Insur ance Coverage subject coverage professionals ie paid perform air shows model flying demon strations discussed view possibly exclude AMA liability protection Noting comment AMAs legal coun sel Executive Director advised Council definition professional conditions under coverage would would apply must stated AMA insurance company put position interpreting professional non-professional situations Executive Director further advised issue may solved adopting regu lations Safety Code covering condi tions acceptable operations rather attempting define professionals ban ning anyone MOVED seconded adopt follow ing language added AMAs Safety Code air shows model flying demon strations single straight line must estab lished side flying other side spectators Only per sons essential flight operations permitted flying side line others must spectator side Flying over spectator side line prohibit ed unless beyond control pilots [and will void AMA insurance protection pilots] exceptions may per mitted under special circumstances involving consideration site conditions model size weight speed power must joint ly approved AMA President AMA Executive Director motion passed unanimously amend ed 6A AMENDED seconded strike phrase will void AMA insurance protec tion pilots amendment passed 11 1 against Ill Note 1015 am President Executive Director departed attend short meeting Wings Wheels Museum Secretary/Treasurer chaired Presi dents absence IV BANNING OF NITROMETHANE Council discussed question length con cluding general consensus ConMA MAGAZINE INCOME AND EXPENSE STATEMENT year ending December 31 1979 Income Allocated Membership Subscriptions 58884 @ $8$47107200 Direct Advertising Income$15916050 Less Res Bad Debts -500000 Less Agency & Cash Disc. 2071530 - $13344520 Hobby Shop2823156 Other Subscriptions Plans Income-net Free Distributions Officer CD etc Subtotal-Direct Income Total Income Expenses Direct Costs Editorial Expenses Monthly Columnists Drafting Articles Plans Pictures Production Costs Composition Typesetting etc Art & Photo Color Separation Printing Supplies Circulation Expenses Postage Label & Sort Advertising Expenses Commissions - Printing Postage Administrative Costs Telephone Insurance Promotion & Dues Miscellaneous - Travel Total Direct Costs Allocated Expenses % gen AMA exp Salaries & Payroll Tax-Circulation - Salaries & Payroll Tax-Advertising Rent Miscellaneous Office Postage Printing Total Allocated Expenses Total Allocated & Direct Costs Income before taxes Reserve DC Unrelated Bus Tax Reserve Fedl Unrelated Bus Tax Net Income test Board problem Council need rule issue present V AWARDS A AMA Awards MOVED seconded passed issue two Distinguished Service Awards two Supe rior Service Awards Award Excel lence 1115 am President resumed chair B Nets Awards Frank Ehling re sponsible obtaining Nats trophies/awards asked Council approval 1980 trophy design noted considerable savings could result different style recent years asked Coun cil decide whether retain former de sign change less expensive alternative MOVED seconded accept Mr Eh - - 480405 3952 - $17562033 1158534 $18720567 $65827767 - 80500 1066774 3809082 - - 2399225 - - 522952 58945 - - 23311747 18200 2796068 664692 2541882 6773917 1235487 245360 50000 9180 47673 106305 - 6356356 27311069 3460760 10551286 458518 $48137989 12386500 1803400 - 342900 - 349888 - 291712 -86928$1 5261 328 - - 147503 - 211213 $63399317 2428450 5.L16 $ 9734 lings Nats trophy proposal 1980 based economical design motion passed unanimously abs stained VI ABSENTEE VOTING report AMAs legal counsel dated January 14 1980 File No 1808 dealing legality allowing VP cast written vote ab sent Council meeting concludes permissible taking account following condition absent Executive Council members vote counted having entered actual meeting present quorum would have actual attendance general consensus Council will allow absent Council member written signed yes no vote specific agenda item has published ad vance meeting next page August 198077 VII INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR PRO FESSIONAL CLASS FLIERS AND MANU FACTURERS CATEGORY Mr Worth ad vised insurance company willing find someone give us type coverage AMA has define categories Dis cussion indicated confusion concerning subject agen da regard intent suggested perhaps terminology misleading word commercial substituted categories fliers MOVED seconded table issue motion failed 5 for7 against II III V VII XI SIT Pres MOVED seconded refer issue back original proposer Grigg-Il clarification what being sought refer ence professional commercial categories submit specific proposal motion passed unanimously IV ab stained Minutes concluded next month Synopsis Cont page 71 approved amounts hire assistant executive director new flying site repre sentative 20% increase council member expense allowances plus $15 per day food allowance council meetings $10000 a HQ mini-computer accounting 20 Surplus Fund Investments approved continue current policy guaranteed insured investments 21 Key Man Insurance agreed additional offers should sought con cerning such coverage protect AMAs inter est case executive director incapacity 22 Annual Open Meeting Wednesday August 13th Nats Wilmington approved general membership meeting 23 Nats Council Lodging approved council members participate both Nats council meeting November 9 Annual Open Meeting will provided dormitory lodging Saturday through Wednesday 24 W C Logos approved AMA-hosted world championships names AMA FAI will required part logo design 25 Expense Documentation approved executive director should present what financial reporting procedures required both AMA employees volunteer officers also noted secretary/treasurer February 15th deadline submitting requestsfor reimburse ment previous year expenses 26 Pyrotechnics Ban An immediate ban show teams use pyrotechnics ap proved except model rocket operation accordance National Association Rocketry Safety Code 27 Show Team Competition ban competition between show teams wasapproved prevent teams trying outdo other manner compromise safety 28 Awards Several awards approved details published following presenta ions 29 1981 RC Soaring WC Approval tentatively given US-hosted event pend ing specific details proposer possible offering later year FAI 30 Nats-Type Meets Outside US Ap proval given principle Nats-type events Alaska Hawaii Puerto Rico VP appropriate district em powered authorize such event per year also approved AMA provide 15 trophies such mini-Nats Puerto Rico 1980 31 Delta Dart CDs approved provide free membership direct Delta Dart contest upon receipt HQ written report meet pictures suit able publication Further details will provided after council approval official meeting min utes published after Nats council meeting Connecticut Maine achusetts Hampshire Rhode stand S Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinssn NH 03811 Aaoecatn VieePreodonto Robert C Brodear 405 Main Street Nashua NH 03060 Raymond Giboaieau 39 High So. Old Town ME 04468 George Parker 7 Paul Dr Lee MA 01238 Mike Schindter 5 Bolduc Dr. Ledyard CT 06339 Witlion Wiihur6 Lauret Ave. Kittery ME 03904 Well another council meeting has come gone again some fur flew some nitt-gritties gotten down As will surely read issue vote go back optional Model viation magazine squeaker eight seven vote created lot emotion during vote am truly sorry have seen great disappointments chagrin suffered favored continuation mandatory magazine vote favor optional result strong desire District people have way inputs New England solidly favor optional ex pressed desire will part con tinue take magazine seems just didnt like have jammed down throats count hap pening sure vote may come up again after some unexpected changes council between now effective date Janu ary 1981 absence improper proxy allowed simple yes no vote change heart allegiance outlook moral obligation could turn around again Stay tuned folks resignation Bill Winter has tendered immediate acceptance ac tion reportedly because council decision go optional magazine Mr Winter will missed humor rhetoric Happy flying Bill am truly sorry vote did support views ideas about editorial rights privileges true democratic process utilized us no personal animosity assured nitty Now grit ty What about great AMA presidential race So far three contenders note Homer Smith John E Clemens incumbent president Earl Witt Only two will ballot printed October Maybe some others will flush up three sound solid contenders Clemens will hard beat makes ballot Earl Witt has worked hard goals beliefs tenure thus far Homer does have visi bility image others can make up basic intelligence dedication own goals Stay tuned too folks Flying site losses still major concern us throughout country approval hiring full-time person DC improtant department has given sparsely-populated New England having problems sound program maintaining develop ing flying sites already started litera ture advice available asking Watch better information action important area couple letters recently distributed council members members large have concerned two letters state disap proval hiring council members other officers full-time employees first place find impossible believe letters spontaneous second place might considered anti-discriminatory Sort Bakke case perhaps After didnt too badly hiring john Worth Executive Director fresh position AMA president now did Wonder has planting such seeds Maybe kind apprenticeship worthwhilewhat chang ing picture New Jersey York II DISTRICT REPORT Jehn C Grigg District II Vice-President 6387 Budget Drive Lsckport NY 14094 Aesociate Vico-Prosidents Pete Bia,chini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 John Byrve 36-29 213th St Bayside NY 11361 Frank Dresch 9 Siitiom Ave Piscutumay NJ 08854 Hank Likes 46 Cory Dr Tomo River NJ 06753 Adam Suttier 50 Randi Rd. No A-2 Schenectady NY 12309 tank Smith 2 Lorraine Ave Auburn NY 13021 month discuss National issues no better place start re view some major items acted May meeting Executive Council very narrow eight seven vote magazine Model Aviation returned its former optional status effective January 1981 Pressure re-vote issue next meeting August 9 just before Nats will last opportunity year alter decision have strong feel ings either way write immediately intention call re-vote will guided majority response plea must have response hands later August 5 opportu nity direct voice AMA affairs District II residents response please Remember 50-entry minimum Class contest qualify CD free membership Gone Repealed Retroactive January 1 1980 Good move following up bad move However no step back some compensatory action case es tablished flat fee $500 sanctions eliminated issuance free sanctions policy past Now can repeal $50 deposit film rental charged char tered clubs will have furthered mem ber support services flying site director position created funding established Now remains establish job description find right man interested know someone write Chuck Foreman VP Dis trict IV chairman committee important established budget 78 Model Aviation hire true Assistant Executive Director man offered position has accepted put trust judgement may rest assured truly fine gentleman well-qualified individual has offered position earlier proposal recognition Special interest Groups published Model Aviation accepted minor modifica tions significant problems present Contest Board set ups expect board members expert areas category case Joe Friend have very knowledge able board member can expect member board know enough about facet category make best decision issue Doubtful Rec ognition Special Interest groups could lead revision Contest Board procedures wherein groups establish rules interest areas possibility long way offpossibly five years great PR effort deemed worthy enough supported up $1500 matching funds general treasury event denied MODEL AVIATION DAY New York Only Districts II VI Secretary/Treasurer Executive Director supported motion suppose remainder council feels dont need favorable publicity help offset recent bad press Damn leaves full support effort Greater NY Association placed immediate ban use pyrotechnics AMA show teams due inherent danger Both ground aerial pyrotechnics banned might add ruling would apply activities volving flight model aircraft subject show teams Chuck Foreman Executive Council coordinator show team matters directed draw up guidelines teams crossing over other districts other show team areas minimize conflicts council also granted free membership manager show team basis does least much work Contest Director Once again subject relocating Head quarters discussed once again no firm plan However viable idea yet come forth presented form possible relocation Reston VA planned community located 18 miles west DC five miles Dulles Airport Con sidering probable near-doubling rent next year considering NAA may willing rent us Reston considering could finally own landlord idea appears favorable like Hutchinson KS Springfield OH Reston easily accessible scheduled airlines vicinity several federal agen cies need access Youth Program has long needed second model follow after Delta Dart council accepted Youth Committee recommendation select Sig Cub fill need recommendation Sig minor mods incorporated im prove prefab kit formed landing gear sorely needed improvement nose bearing die-cutting Overall should make fine follow-on model Dart Maybe next line should con trol line model Next month back District II news Dont forget write about magazine issue Just few words enoughoptional mandatory See next month Ohio sylvania S West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill Vice-President 8534 Huddleston Street Cincinnati OH 45236 Associate Vics-Praidanna Joe Elben 36980 valley Forge Or. Solon OH 44139 Francis Fluhorcy 504 21st St. vienna wv 26101 Corky Heitman SR 108 North Holgato OH 43527 Laird Jackwn 1025 Walnut St. Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Shelkey 217 Euclid Ass. Scoctdale PA 15683 Well another month has gone boards included Executive Council meeting well quite number club meetings start contest season May council meeting among interesting Ive attended started out Friday department-by-department tour Headquarters detailed explana tion department operates During tour PR Department Larry Bolich unveiled new stand-up display card unit aimed hobby shops great looking unit should help growth Academy Check local retail hobby shop see tour Head quarters very helpful council members attended Saturday meeting few things came up affect district first being rescinding new require ments free CD membership came result letters council proves again responsiveness coun cil demands membership further voted eliminate buy get free sanction situation future standardize sanction fees $500 re gardless class sanction ie B AA etc significant accomplishment May council meeting vote make magazine optional 1981 Headquarters people along some VPs felt should remain manditory prefer cal itIncluded automatically membership slim majority including myself voted make optional next year Although must admit agree op tional magazine supported motion pri marily response letters re ceived subject well polls taken various club meetings Ive attended suspect havent heard last subject Id appreciate officers club taking straw vote its members sending results Ill know specifically stand comes up again Another subject sincere interest Dis trict Ill members apparent desire part lower peninsula Michigan AMA members become part District Ill rather remain part District VII seems get Detroit area hotbed Michigan modeling rest district necessary drive 800 miles around Lake Michigan drive through two other districts Ill VI make trip 200 miles Consequently activity out side own state District III rather other states own district theyd rather join District III re main isolated part District VII per sonally have nothing against becoming part district have decided take vote members District III determine want accept lower penin sula Michigan district should receive ballot shortly Dont forget Nats Ohio August 10-17 youre planning enter please consider volunteering help con tacting John Markunes 832 Stutely P1 Miamisburg OH 45342 phone 1-513-8667623 See ya around district Gear DOWN locked Delaware rict Colombia laed h Carolina IVVirgicia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Associate VicePresidents Wayne Abernenhy 5221 Marlboro Fikn Hillside MD 20027 Bob Chunspine 206 Tipron Rd Newport News VA 23606 Howard Cnispin 611 Beechwood Charlottesville VA 22901 V Bill Helws 20130 Tyvola Rood Charlotte NC 28210 Scotny Moyer 11 Orchard lone Wilwington OF 19609 John Preston 7012 Emma Court Falls Church VA 22042 Charles Spear 910 Holly Lone Mocksville NC 27028 May Executive Council meeting over have some good news some bad news First good news council approved hiring flying site coordinator AMA Headquarters left now find right person job hire him get him started procuring flying sites up-dating correspondence clubs about flying site proposals will very big assist club program could best moves AMA has made quite council has also reconsidered free Contest Director license program reverted back original licensing procedures have last few years am sure good decision will please hard-working CDs See does pay write letters AMA think some thing wrong Now bad news vote eight seven council voted make maga zine Model v/at/on optional January 81 know lot AMA members raised hell magazine made part dues package sent loads letters AMA Headquarters protest mandatory subscription actual facts show 30% membership opposed magazine being mandatory 70% wanted magazine guess first time can remember minority wins Well now its majoritys turn swamp Headquarters letters support magazine have approximately two half months before next coun cii meeting August So want con tinue get Model v/at/on part AMA membership have fight Ill tell little secretthe main reason first entry IRS letter reinstated tax-exempt status AMA fact disseminated info ALL members through publication Model v/at/on Now what think IRS going find out dont require member take publi cation Can imagine what would cost AMA license lose tax-exempt status costs lot run AMA THINK ABOUT IT Now lets fight magazine start cards letters coming AMA August 1980 79 Headquarters wouldnt ask help did think best terest AMA its membership guess time will just have put faith trust VP give hand taking time write letter support Model v/at/on Whats Happening District IV Northern Virginia Radio Control Club NVRC Woodbridge RC Club teaming up year Un-Contest contest Quantico Marine Base June 28-29 scale contest getting bigger year Make plans attendyou will enjoy First State RC Club FSRC has new field now reports its big might add control line circle could valuable addition club interested fliers Central Virginia Radio Control Associa tion Fred Simmons announced opportuni ty CVRCA put fun fly GEs annual picnic month September Chandler Mountain Road Plant Any member interested participating contact Fred Tidewater Model Soaring Society hear Woody Blanchard TMSS will trying break indoor RC record Seems has found some high-capacity batteries has shot two-to-three hour flight range best VP columns have seen Model Aviation July 1980 issue page 80 written Vince Mankowski VP District IX Please read it tells like Thanks Vincel wish said Well thats month folks See contests 9o Alabama ida gia issippi to Rico V South Carolina essee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 35209 Ainode Vtcs-Prmdento John Gorday 115 Bayberry Lane Jackson MS 39212 Richard Jackson 108 Thornles Charleston Heights SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Bunyan Dr. Doiray Beach FL 33444 Phillip McDowell 8521 Rolling Fork Dr Nashnilla TN 37205 Joseph Micalizzj SR 00866 Box 1532 Folardo PR 00648 Ed Moorrrson 70 Fifth SO. Shelimar FL 32579 Harry Sherarn PG Box 4506 Birmingham AL 35206 Tow Thecker 239CC Lawroncenjlle Hwy. Decatur GA 30033 Slowly surely getting Junior Program underway So far has no particular shape definite direction coming existence Ed Whitten has working years finally got page Model v/at/On also primarily responsible having Sig Cub adopted AMAs begin ners program Flying Models has given Juniors big boost Earl Van Gorders two-page col umn AVP Richard Jackson has also contribu ted Junior Program proud father Jonathan Jackson born May 13 1980 old class mate Marion Institute Jay McKee recently sent picture 12year-old son David new Sig Kadet anxious fly David still learning stage doing quite well Another Junior doing great things Willie Kimzy shown picture below flying model Gossamer Condor No fellow picture below Junior willing pitch Junior Program Thats District IV VP Chuck Foreman Sig Cub built last Executive Council meeting built meeting council member got kit study build use promote Junior Program No fellow picture below Junior either Its Dr Boyd little red wagonwhich uses carry around equipment Dr Boyd member Chottrnnnga RC Cluh Members club alerted mc po tential problem Coca-Cola seems Tom Bates noticed radio controlled robot front local Coke plant stopped discovered controlled seven-channel Kraft 72160 blue white Coca-Cola Company has about 200 throughout country So far CocaCola Company has very cooperative local clubs regarding frequency conflicts AVP Tom Thacker busy Atlanta try ing help get some control line kit buyers join local control line clubs AVP Ed Moorman busy trying get Dis trict V control line newsletter going Mike Steart Box 407 Rt 1 Jackson GA 30233 looking some combat competition Come control linerslets get together AVP Phil McDowell working OC Stewart Nashville area get free flight club going OC great free flight contest mid-May may have some pictures next issue Atlanta Drone Society managed get 42 planes out Gwinett County Airshow got letter appreciation air field Good public relations unsung hero month member ADS club field weekend fly help beginners help contests just available need help club Secretary/Treasurer helped write type club yearbook Israel Dubin strengths club Thanks Israel AMA card proved its worth mem bers Imperial RC Club Bartow FL Annual EAA Sun Fun Fly Lakeland AMA card carriers allowed flight line having real pilots li censes following members models display Bob Hunter P-Si Rick Meland 80 Model AViatjon David McKee doesnt have tell likes modelsthe look face says Willie Kimzy few trim problems model Gossamer Condor did builder real Both finally got craft fly ADS Club President David Gellar visible background surrounded planes Chuck accepted challenge proved could build flying rubber-powered model Juniors will accept challenge WACO Eugene Hayden P47 Bill Manley Coot Rod Spanier Pietenpol Ernie Baker Labelle Don Roberson Ugly Stick Ken Pazda New Era Bob Daniell B-i 7 Bob Daniell way quad raplegic theres club four members Everybody Somebody Anybody Nobody day club needed some thing important done Everybody sure Somebody would Anybody could have done Somebody got mad because thought Everybodys job Nobody knew Everybody wouldnt ended up Everybody blamed Somebody actually Nobody asked Anybody job never got done Illinois ana ucky ouri DISTRICT REPORT Horrace Cain District VI VicePresident 525 Weidner Road Buffalo Grove II 60090 Assodate VicePrasideels chuck Oslano 4631 N Mitchner Indianapolis IN 46226 Richard Gerling III 3611 Greenlield Rd Guincy IL 62301 Frank Hughes 401 S Birch Plattsburg MO 64477 Glenn Lee 819 Mandrake Batavia IL 60610 Helen Olsen 620 Old Bonhomrre University City MO 63132 Jim Sears P0 Boy 308 Burgle KY 40310 Bob Underwood 4109 Concord Oaks St Louis MO 63128 Happy Days again Flying season back time mid-May still un settled Northern Illinois read Ill flying Due reduc tion schedules subsequent reductions flight crews find myself position un able get weekends off now Dont look contests season Sorry thats way is reminder seasonal projects District VI clubs Flying muscular dystrophy funds popular activity greats William J Allen DeKaib IL pre senting check CL Annual Benefit contest last September club does such project please send some informa tion hope soon present article exclu sive such clubs July July 13 Chicago IL Model Masters CL meet July 19-20 Bloomington IL Illinois State RC Club Team Fun-Fly Championships host ed SIRS July 19-20 Indianapolis IN Indiana State RC Club Team Fun-Fly Championships July 19-20 Chicago IL SOAR Great Race V July 20 Palatine IL Chicago Acro-Angels Racing-Stunt CL meet July 20 Lansing Pelicans AMA Old-Timers FF Bong Field WI July 20 Libertyville IL Blue Max RC Fun-Fly Nike site July 27 Rockford IL Rock Valley RC Lake County RC Cross Country Race July 27 Lexington KY Blue Grass Soar ing Society two-meter Paul Proefrock Dis trict VI RC Contest Board Around District Bill Barter Lakeland RC Loopers KY comes wortil club president Gary Harrison has taught himself fly helicop ter Gary RCer escapement days has climbed another hill club can con tacted through Bill Rt 3 Box 63 Calvert City KY 42029 Indianapolis IN West Side RC Club pro files several members newsletter Transmitter Example Robert C Herrell Bob 57 born Omaha NE served three years four months US Air Corps instructor present occupation design engineer Hugh J Baker ears Bobs second year club - Board Directors Bob flies Mode 2. interest - sport other interests photography elec tronics Fort Wayne IN Flying Circuits justly proud Joe Spallone Corsair won first standoff scale Toledo using Mit subishi win Best Show Cleveland Canton Good going Joe Contact Bob Suhr 1913 Echo Ct Barton yule IL 61607 complete information impressive schedule open pylon races Mort Bowman Annual Pylon/FunFly Spirits St Louis say mufflers required No doubt about hrand new field Kansas City RC now meets Home Sav ings 17950 E 39th St Independence MO Meetings first Wednesday month 730 pm Bowling Green Kentucky SKYMACS planning leave tracks Ken tucky State Fun-Fly did go read Kentucky FunFly teams will have selected Illinois Indiana will soon select no Missouri club has anything planned Missouri club would like send team Indianapolis September 13-14 contact within next few days Maybe something can worked out May 2 3 beautiful weekend Chicago hotel Alexandria VA arguing about dumb ole AMA stuff should able read about else pages Ill just mention few brief points Model Aviation tobe optional 1981 Ill bet brought up again optional status wont last voted optional have very mixed emotions dont like AMA being wrapped up commercial ventures yet exposed AMAs business through MA council voted cancel Executive Directors present contract early 1981 new contract will negotiated bringing agreements up modern managerial terms AMA may have opportunity move own quarters near Dulles Interna tional Airport cost would much rent AMA will soon have pay present place think decent place work expand long over due employees work day cramped areas like AMA now occupies likely wouldnt stay long motivated very much Im move opinion Executive Council AMAs corporate board directors need meet twice year Several days Janu ary review budget set policies meet newly elected members followed review short meeting August September should enough Any unforseen business could accomplished via conference call above procedure would save AMA considerable amount cash estimate about $25000 Such saving would help pay newly created staff positions Administrative Assistant Flying Site Rep resentative former Assistant Executive Director demoted new outside has recruited course progress CIA Informer always states Progress important prob lem So much monthKeep low keep slow keep nose up turns use lots top rudder Thats what hob shop owners say! Iowa igan esota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Geoff Styles District VII Vice-President 6060 N Lydell Avenue Whitefish Bay WI 53217 Asacasge Vlc-Preadessgs James Clark 4444 Woodviem Or. NO Cedar Rapids IA 52401 John E Lorbiecki 5847 N 67th St Milwaukee WI 53218 Robert 0 Lundberg 4928 Tioga St. Duluth MN 55804 William Rohrng 4494 Tanglawood Tr St Joseph Ml 49085 Al Scidmore 5013 Dorsent Madison WI 53711 Ron Sears 132S Roslyn Pontiac Ml 44054 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 April 26 Greater Milwaukee Asso elation Radio Control Aviation Clubs hosted District VII West Conference held EAA Headquarters Museum Milwaukee warmly greeted looked after EAA staff led Ben Owen thanks EAA hospi talityMore next page August 1980 81 Inside display tent Sun & Fun Fly Headed Russ Knetzger Flying Electrons committee did fine job ganization AVPs attendance Al Scidmore Madison John Lorbiecki Jr Milwaukee Jim Clark Cedar Rapids special guest Dave Brown VP III flew Cincinnati Dave talked visitors came Illi nois Indiana Iowa Michigan Minnesota Wisconsin Workshops given John Lorbiecki radio repair John Lorbiecki Jr engine rework maintenance Don Coe Terry Kohler helicopters Les Hard Lan sing Cards newsletters Dario Brisighella Quarter Scale Art Suhr brought part huge collection antique planes engines Guests free access EAA Muse um day workshops morn ing What collection great planes have $3 admission included fine fried chicken lunch good time popular features con tinuous showing Grand Illusions Mar velous Miniatures both played packed houses day long applause would have made Jay Gerber smile wide ly first photo taken EXPO IV Lansing MI shows left right Jim McNeill AMA Secretary/Treasurer Helen Mrs McNeill Amos Ponder Detroit Cloudbusters Ron Sears AVP May 3rd 4th saw Washington Executive Council meeting will report proceedings because will see detail magazine urge read report have com ments write As said previously AMA Academy please keep eye what decided behalf Well great out flying again am sure members district agree Took last years Aquila out Sun day got over 25 minutes first flight Also present Gregg Seydell Suds City Sailplane Team flew Sagitta well long amazed us flood newsletters am getting editors stressing safety field clean up safety ad justments safety fun flys contests safety Keep up guys gals lets have fun live longer picture shown bottom left Southgate Mall Show held Mil waukee shows AMA booth fronted Phoenix 8 Ron Janis MARKS club picture below Dave Platt WACO Tom Sells Astro Wings Congratulations Anoka County MN RC Club getting flying site Nice going Milt Jewell members Fred Johnson will have hands full making suitable acti vities Give him hand guys Midwest RC Society planning bomb drop August 3 1st Bob Wooley gave some helpful details rig up mechanisms installation club flies out Red ford MI puts out good newsletter Midland MI RC Modelers have busy shows Circle Mall Grace Dow Library Library show month-long event items being secured locked cases Great PR work Thanks Gaines Smith Jeannine Tree newsletter Bong Eagles WI held agreat rummage sale netted $78 club Lakeland WI RC Club holding two pic nics year---one July 13th another September 7th have some fine build ers club dont mind trying unusual models Bob Wischer gave talk radios installation recent meeting collaboration Tom Massopust Des Moines IA Modellaires put out sharp news letter professionally done glossy paper will take part again Sig Annual Contest Sig Field Montezuma IA judg ing timing relaxing also nice member profile issue enjoy reading March ran big show United Rubber Workers Hall Des Moines bumper success lots fun Michigan Antique Modelers have raised enough funds plan three contests 1 980 Joe Kresnak sends monthly letter calendar will have full year Love old-timers hope John Aliman Cedar Rapids IA Skyhawks out hospital back flying again Did see photo flying field June Model via tion Looked beautiful Must try get out see folks some flying Heard Les Coleman last night has al ready reserved Grand Illusions September Thanks Joe Delaney Detroit Aero Modelers very newsy informa tive newsletter nice gesture club dedicate first official event year members have taken last trip life would like join offering condolences Vignoe family recent bereavement Out Council Bluffs IA comes good looking newsletter sent Marvin Heitmann club has contests planned month summer certainly should let Steve Baldwin utilize highly modified transmitter fullest Steve has know ledge ability add options found highest priced radios what offers help club members same cooperation between people hobby really outstanding Circle Masters Milwaukee WI held static display Brookfield Square two days spring know ledge AMA chartered Control Line club Wisconsin very active Ken Morris past VP-District VII advises July Model Aviation Month again Iowa Governor Ray will issuetheproclama tion June 24 1980 1145 am capitol building Des Moines Iowa mem bers invited finally reminderi have copy both AMAs newest movies want club use other good audience get touch will ship both cost will return charge UPS also have get hands 16mm sound projector Good flyinglots luck good landings Arkansas ana 0 New Mexico homa s VIII DISTRICT REPORT John Embry District VIII VicePresidont 509 So Lebanon Street Sulphur LA 70663 Annoojane Vce-Prenldaexos Buzz Averill 9117 La Barranea NE Albuqoerque NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Labanon Sulphur LA 70663 Gene Hernpel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 WillAxen Hurlny 111927 C,mnnrcn PleasanoonTt 78064 Larry Saroor 1415 Manor Dr. Barolennilte OK 74003 long last month full model airplanes write about Starting things off bang spring meeting Executive Coun cil Other pages issue will have synop sis proceedings however want emphasize couple key issues rather long agenda First CDs got little kick pants result January council meeting rules modified re quire 50 entries some contests qualify well-deserved free membership Well runaway finally got straightened out spring meeting rules now same previous years am told have problem some abuse sys tem However other ways will sought handle abuse penalizing huge major ity hard-working Contest Directors deserve far normally get second item very important business involved magazine Model Aviation what now classic case vocal minor ity dictating silent majority vote eight seven return magazine optional status next year know least three polis proved nothing due lack scientific distribution leading phraseology also know some generally against years way doing business However remain convinced member getting magazine mandate both own chart82 Model Avjation Around District er IRS Additionally extra work sorting out twice types memberships HQ financial uncer tainty magazine production will definitely result extra cost means poorer maga zine expensive choose take both So now least suspect issue closed yet What really needed genuine unemotional input majority feel way need know club two individuals simply constitute majority entire District VIII membership about vote clubyes no--the AMA should pro vide magazine Open member part basic membership package dues same present rates including magazine subscription Send results signed two club officers will vote according will membership information 134 clubs District VIII will consider vote representative get 25 club votes minimum three state roughly 20% cross-section realize members club opinion welcome also However am prepared tabulate 8000 individual voteshence club approach Now flying news able get over Beaumont TX Natches River Festival flying events spite very gusty Colorado as atira h Dakota S South Dakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Vince Mankswski District IX Vice-President 105 Waldo Circle Bellevee NE 68005 Aesociste Vice-Presidmina Charles Brennan 2220 Maripose 8I Casper hdV 82601 Ed Coo 8209 Linden Prairie Village KS 66208 Travis McGinnis 8027 VS Slot Circle Arvada CO 80005 Jim Ricketis 516 S Cloudes Sioux Falls SD 57103 Lets begin months report pic ture Russ Ron Ritchey Papillion NE two youngsters picked up some freebee handouts local hobby shop After returned home noticed free-bees carried $295 price tag good see two young people returned store paid item Coincidentally shop owner talking about honest thoughtful modelers boys came settle surprised storekeeper Another thoughtful person favorites Betty Stream newsletter editor winds great time generally basically air show day attended day before fun-fly Everything 1AA Quadras flown Except people wanting play baseball under flight path went great fellows have put together several years row now deserve nod Last weekend attend funeral northern Mississippi way went Acadian RC Club field Lafayette LA scheduled 12th believe Model Aviation Day Cajun Nationals Contest Unfortunately Mother Nature interfered first time delivering over 20 inches rain 24 hours some areas south Louisiana day fore As might imagine contest cancelled Ironically arrived field weather absolutely beautiful problem being new temporary lake around runway Like Beaumont group fellows Lafayette die-hards look rescheduled meet Lafayette fall Most recently able make day Baton Rouge Pattern Sport Scale Contest something over 50 entries went off beautifully hottest day year far have promised some pictures other events Please come through However dont send bunch just very good area event would great secretary/treasurer Womens Inter National Glider Society sent note inter est Christy Martin 3031 South Valentia St Denver CO 80231 new Wings vicepresident newsletter editor Christy Betty would like hear youre interested organization Rex Herring Dickinson ND reports Slope Area Golden Eagles mall show flying demo held week later gave club some nice PR Dickinson Press Rex sent copy article shot mall show Rough Spots What Makes VP Prema turely Grey After two years hard work AMA can see light form 40 frequencies end FCCs tunnel sincere well intended mis directed letter however sent FCC California club letter critical AMAs proposal stating [It best interest RC modeler general public also expressed concern safety doubting possibility safely fly ing 30 aircraft simultaneously Requesting FCC rectify serious mistake club contended majori ty RC fliers already pleased current allotment frequencies first group Ive heard has enough frequencies already areas high interference need total frequencies available does equate corresponding number models aloft time FCC will no doubt review letter investigate allegations report its find ings triplicate review some dozen letters type could stall acquisition new frequencies years come moral story have question ask - dont shoot hip Again governing body Acade Model Aeronautics has again resurrected optional magazine issue Academy according American Heritage Dictionary 1 association scholars 2 school special instruction does need send its members ruled Executive Council its educational journal Model virJtion Model Aviation now 1981 mem bership option large number mem bership elect take advantage Academys founding principle some major changes will occur primarily form reduced magazine us believe principles upon AMA founded real loss issue decided vote Execu tive Council Under small light humility council vote still 1/75000th AMA interesting note after fol lowing days long-range planning session least two council members changed minds change came about gan discussing defense IRS vestigation tax-exempt status based fact educational association can see possibility issue being brought up again way can person join club reduced rate dont want club newsletter new addition AVP line-up Ed Cox 8209 Linden Drive Prairie Village KS 913 341 -8840 Ed driving force hind organization Council Clubs greater Kansas City area kick-off council dinner attended AMAs President Witt Executive Director John Worth area club members myself council now includes 10 clubs represents over 350 modelers easy see Ed Cox kind person will benefit AVP Wel come aboard Ed district still need AVPs area represented please contact vice-president now find myself having say find difficult As some may al ready have heard have asked take position AMAs assistant executive di rector Leaving beloved midlands moving Washington DC easy prospect entertain basic motivation behind running office District IX vice-president vision various projectsfrom District IX Nats All-Season Flier Program trips correspondence necessary bring recognition promotion selfawareness district Some goals have achieved still works After few short years much potential momentum building up natural have great personal desire help see projects through completion August 1980 83 encouragement fellow mem bers Executive Council Headquar ters staff membership have helped make decision accept position will last district re port Taking over vice-president dis trict will Travis McGinnis 8027 West 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005303-422-5720 will recognize Mr McGinnis having District IX RC contest co ordinator AVP line judge Nars head judge Las Vegas 79 Nats again will serve 80 Nats Most important however has proven reputation clear thinker listener has ability also desire good job Executive Coun cil approved recommendation Travis District IX vice-president unanimously am meeting Travis bring him upto-date district national affairs will also pass along pictures notes perusal Please kind him have send him club newsletters notes truly feel opportunity serve District IXs vice-president honor can hope partially repaid belief tried best could feel blessed op portunity have met people have made friends Friends lifetime Until meet again ar skies good flying one-flip starts God bless Arizona fornia ii S Nevada 0 Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarboroui District X Vice-President 2501 Armour Lane Redondo Beach CA 90218 Associate VIcePemldesits Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94590 Ales Chisolm 1100 West Shaw Presno CA 93711 Lonnie Kroeber 4295 Boulder Hwy. Las Vegas NV 89121 John Pond 4269 Syoko Circle Son Jose CA 95136 Bob Reynolds RI B Boo 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Siowderr Ave. Long Beach CA 90008 Keith Whitney 14465 Jupiter Or. Soft Lake City UT 04117 Lots cover month some pictures brighten things upl Ill start right off brief report recently concluded council meeting Washington DC Headquarters Relocation Committee came very promising looking offer Reston VA Reston located near Dulles Airport about 20 miles Washingtons downtown Stay tuned fur ther developments Most District X members particu larly California have very vocal wanting go back optional magazine membership originally voted favor mandatory magazine club meetings Ive hear thing option option etc Okay issue came up again motion made make magazine optional seconded vote very closeeight seven passed So 1981 youll once again have choice hope choose take maga zine truly great offering under guiding hand Carl Wheeley council voted write new contract executive director John Worth Johns present contract has no time limit council felt should reviewed often committee formed write new council rescinded earlier decision made January alter method determining free CD membership system reverts back way has years study will made ways cope abuse See protests get listened enough people rise up make selves heard council will can does listen Two other items interest council members now can get $15 day meals wish attending council meetings other travel budget covering district has increased 20% $1200 annually rapidly rising prices airline tickets gasoline prompted know will mean least two outlying clubs district will able visited council approved John Worths request assistant executive director also approved hiring person work Headquarters fill flying site location slot course whole lot business conducted Ive hit highlights met two days also series pre sentations Headquarters Friday Friday evening council went Penny Witts house Earl Wittsdaugh ter buffet meal some drinksa really good time certainly want thank Penny roommate Pam fine evening attended dedication new flying site invitation Dave Johnson Sr Dave belongs Yucaipa Valley Flyers club son president Dave Jr seen just below ribbon cutting lady cutting ribbon widowof Dennis Turner Dennis killed stepped car struck another car field called DennisTurner Memorial Field Dave Jr made first official flight off field twin-engine Kaos real fast mean machine Above see some ot tne nappy special event winners left right Irving Rowe won glider event Next Earl Shephard judge comes Dave Johnson Jr won static scale Next Bill Racer second tun-fly Lastly Mike Todd third funfly 84 Model Aviation Anotner AIl-ea5ofl I-Her taIwart may Mayors nhntn I-ails club pictures later naeurge uooson picssre makes inverted pass over Jef cc Aeromodelers minishow disolays Beautiful view Mile Hi RC Clubs new field Washington council meeting another field dedication took place Southern California Betty Stream AVPs agreed stand thanks Betty Ill let Betty tell about own words Since Jim Washington council meeting asked represent him opening new flying site Sunday May 4 Joe Suzi went tario Motor Speedway Big 0 RC Club dedicated portion huge parking lot RC flying field Although people flying some time took hard work three peopleleo Hopper charter president John Hodges Ron Rossto reach agreement OMS limit use parking lot model fly ing onlyand preventing motorcycles etc tearing up site lot now fenced locked Big 0 members guests allowed use field 0 MS General Manager Ray Smartis attendance receive charter club surance document showing responsibility club its members Several hundred spectators drawn publicity local paper also attendance enloy flying demonstrations put club mem bers especially pleased attend event Hopper Stream families have friends years Leo being former member Bird Club Since area took opportunity attend Scale Olympics sponsored Riverside Raceway another club worked manage ment motor racing facility obtain flying site talked Connie Vaughn doing spadework form ing Southern California chapter QSAA big beautiful people Connie can contacted 10500 Atlantic Avenue South Gate CA 90280 Betty now Secretary/Treasurer WINGS Womens Inter-National Glider Soaring Any female glider jockeys contact Betty want join join Theres strength numbers Bettys address top column sent copy Mar velo us Mini atures Mal Emhart Northern California Mal showed Southern Alameda County Radio Controllers visited club earlier year showed new scale film Mal next plans show Livermore Valley Airmens Association made return visit Rockwell Eagles Club club still hasnt found flying site attendance suffers because meeting presided over club presi dent Ray Terry Club member Phil Mosko mentioned hes involved making couple films Holly wood Char/ic C/ian Curse Dragon Lady has scenes show ing flying RC models other film will shot Canada called Death Hunt has -scale Bristol will crashed lieu crashing full-size Bristol asked show Marvelous Miniatures did loved next meeting attended brand new model group invited first meeting call themselves HAWKS stands Hughes Aircraft Wireless Kon trol Society club official club Hughes Aircraft hoping company will help obtain site invited clubs vice-president Bob Akita meeting conducted President George Scott showed Modelings Grand Illusions terrific new AMA scale film weekend MAC Show found Fresno Thats didnt see up invitation District X Free Flight Contest Board member Joe Norcross meeting important club celebrating 40th year club strictly Free Flight plan being around another 40 years meeting conducted club president Corky Mullen writes month ly column newsletter inciden tally has around about 35 years Above Corky cake pre pared visit Free Flight model cake towing banner saying Welcome Jim picture taken Bill Booth showed club scale film Model ings Grand Illusions really enjoyed especially pleased over Peanut Scale shots Im open invitations attend meeting want either movies shown meeting let know Dont forget Ive got AMA display booth Its just thing mall show Let know need Ill send THERMALS Alaska 0 Idaho ana S Oregon ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District Xl Vice-Prenident 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Associate Vice-Presidents Al Culver 1807 S von Elm Powoello ID 83201 Simon Dreese Rn 1 Boo 48 Broadview MT 59015 Ed McCollouqh 53 SE 61 Portland OR 97215 Orlando Oly Redo 26608 Dover Co Kent WA 98031 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main St Redmond WA 98052 Dont forget Air Fair Kent Space Center 13th 14th June event sponsored Boeing clubs will feature CL FF RC sailplanes rockets addition will fun things whole family including sky diving etc fun event will something everyone informa tion contact Boeing model clubs Flying Sites subject near dear hearts much help ourselves know have soap box before believe vital hob by/sport recent Executive Council meeting positive action taken start program will great benefit AMA mem bers program will take months devel op end result will clubs better informed about keep acquire find flying sites should ask word keep first list Reason keeping flying sites lot easier other two lot reliable Let us come back point minuteit very important Back program objective build comprehensive set information flying sites first AMA Headquarters has good bit information complete organized help us properly respond particular situations new program will pursue site sources aggressively build kind information other de tails member Flying Site Com mittee can tell you need help get whole thing going As individual member club has undergone flying site problem can serve everyone putting down paper situations have documented better job can done understanding what what given situation what-not-to-do bit important what-to-do Avoiding mistakes import ant doing something positive given site situation basic categories information desired dealing wit-h situation almost did lose flying site overcame objections use site Equally important acquisition flying sites including found dealt worked out what would differently same situa tion next time surely getting pic ture best way help yourself face site problem future help get information Headquarters now Send what can AMA Headquarters attention Flying Sites Back keeping sites Few us spend time necessary keep sites Relation ships owner neighbors ex tremely important Most often stop occasionally ask going will find out about problem before gets big can handle Most owners especial ly government agencies will live lot complaints know working toward solving cannot control everyone flying site tell ask help getting better control good relationship owners cannot overstated Noise safety cannot pushed too hard dont need another lecture Consider however much trouble bad apple club causing Would better attack problem before bad apple has caused major incident Think about No likes SOB make fellow modeler mad often wonder much trouble consider major accident hassle neighbors etc Please write August 1980 85 JUNIO FLIGHT ED WHITTEN Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 Used Styrofoam Plates SchooIs Cafeteria Basis NYC Program June 80 column entitled Just Supposin have idea no aeromodeling program Sort New York City school system Far No sooner issue AMA members hands received letter Herbert Siegel Director Industrial Arts visits Columbia University flying sessions Samuel Gary Supervisor Industrial Arts Howard Kelem President NYC Aerospace Teachers Association Actual ly knew something activity now program described detail several basic models read teaching aids displayed flown Aeromodeling classes regular part curricula schools taking part Aviation including buildingand flying models used teaching courses higher grades actual full-scale flight training ground support courses taught keep costs down styrofoam plates trays collected dining room used beginner model parts except mo tor stick propeller Variety spice life several gliders rubber-powered models have designed Howard Kelem Cal Drucker other teachers de signed use size thickness foam available plates trays Reduced plan Cloud Hopper 17 span ROG fuselage 1 /8x 3/8 hard balsa Fin stabilizer 1/16 thick foam wing cabin 1/8 thick Building easy quick Half-inch wide strips masking tape hold cabin fin fuselage White glue like Elmers joins wing halves cabin stabilizer body tape reinforces wing Dont overlook inexpensive very serviceable material getting program off ground Comes Another Good Book John Kaufmann Fresh Meadows NY brought us excellent book Flying HandLaunched Gliders published William Mor row Company latest book Fly published Doubleday Fly tries reach wider audience having several elementary projects boomerangs paper hang gliders kites etc well foam-built beginner HLG will also enjoy Willet Fly little winged man flits about liven up structions pertinent impertinent comments Right now book hardback $895 perhaps later will come Out paperback book especially lively well solidly informative hope AMA will provide Fly discount companion Johns outstanding book hand-launched gliders West Baden want take special look activity June Northwood Institute West Baden IN happens indoor fly ing point being made AMA Junior Senior flying overlooked fact Juniors Seniors won first five nual NIMAS record trial contests due age groups competing against records own group year Indoor World Champion ships scheduled too Also agenda first Peanut Grand Prix proxy contest sides record index contest MIAMA sponsoring contests both Manhattan Bostonian Cabin models As know Bostonian concept introduced May 79 Junior Flight column Obviously idea catching So far know contests held Lakehurst NYC California first two flown 7g minimum weight California 14g West Baden will 7g experience far minimum weight should go back 1 Og look ward West Baden experience fur ther guidance What think Juniors Seniors should Thats cjuestion next month See ELEVATOR FIN GLUE WINGo/pee I-fE RE CABINI N HALF WING MAKE z PIN TO HOLD RUB August Martin GLUE ELEVATOR TO BOTTO1 OF JSELACE High School- Capt Howard 1e-em Asirstan Pincipal Supevision can Cducasion 86 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1980/08
Page Numbers: 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86
Edition: Model Aviation - 1980/08
Page Numbers: 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86
1979 FInancial Report good year financially come far exceeded budget prediction budget showed $1402390 total mem bership income actually received $1508699 gain $106309 Also other income totaled $116080 vs budgeted $96500 gain $19580 actual total income $1624780 before magazine allocation vs budgeted total come $1498890 therefore produced $125890 income fore cast actually net income after deduction expenses $1 98541 plus $20697 magazine result wiped out last years beginning deficit $58135 ended up total year-end surplus cluding magazine profit $161104 According budget obviously conserva tive hindsight expected wipe out previous deficit very strong membership year however produced much bigger net income anyone dared predictinstead losing about 9000 mem bers 1978 total 71230 vs 1979 budget 63579 netted about 3000 less 68376 surprisingly small dip major dues increase Meanwhile 1980 budget also proving very conservative budgeted about 7% increase members currently running little over 10% over 70000 already signed up 1980 Thus stead 74489 members previously budg eted 1980 should expect about two three thousand end result fore should surplus about $100000 instead $77000 previously budgeted such back-to-back surpluses no dues increase 1981 seems necessary though inflation continues escalate membership growth continues should able match inflationthe trend suggests should top 80000 members 1981 good position therefore de spite inflation holding dues line through next year will offering better value dues increase went effectgiving same benefits dollars worth less will almost reduced dues have apprears survived worst part current dues period outlook excellent 1981 John Worth Executive Director AMA Annual Open Meeting As called AMA by-laws An nual Meeting open AMA members hereby announced take place site 1980 National Model Airplane Champion ships Wednesday August 13 8 pm Wilmington Airfield exact building room location will posted official Nats bulletin board airfield AMA BALANCE SHEET DECEMBER 31 1979 Assets Current Assets Cash Checking Accounts 1 58685 Petty Cash11161 Cash Savings Accounts including earned interest ounts Receivable Owed Us Misc Accounts Receivable Nats Sponsor Pledgesi 979 MA Advertising Receivables Employees Loans___________ Deferred Charges MA Future Issue Costs$ Prepaid Insurance Miscellaneous Prepaid Exp 1980 Membership Supplies& Expenses Guaranty Deposits Resale-Supplies Inventory - Nats Souvenir Inventory Paper Inventory Printing & Duplication__________ Fixed Assets Furniture & Equipment -- Contest/N ats Equipment Automotive Equipment -__________ Total Less Reserve De preciation Total Assets 1795072 66000 3765680 44844 2897431 1838250 588923 4520587 270000 1688601 198000 - -$103756821 5671596 181304 - $ 12183096 $8647488 -353688 -584336 -9585512 - $126287734 Liabilities & Fund Balances Current Liabilities Accounts Payable $ 7501 620 Employees Escrow441000 Res Unrelated Bus Tax MA magazine2i216 - $ Deferred Income Membership Dues 1980 - $95053325 Club Charters 1980 158100 FAI Stamps 1980 Amounts held behalf AMA Teams Scale Team $ 102919 Control Line 292940 Indoor Team Program 180943 FF Team Program 1696124 RC Team ProgramSoaring 00 RC Team ProgramAerobatics - 65933 Fund Balances Restricted Scholarship Fund $ 269165 Howard McEntee Fund 109700 AMA Property Fund 846642 Eight-Ball Fund 23000 AMA-FAI Fund Surplus 2540 Russ Barrera Museum Fund 525 Reserve Insurance Claim 3. Unrestricted Deficit 1-1-79 adjusted5813509 Net Income year AMA General19854164 Net Income year Model Aviation2069734 Total Fund Balances Total Liabilities & Fund Balances 70 Model Aviation AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents r ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 8301336 95677025 $2339859 $3859125 - $ 0389 - $ 126287734 Synopsis DI May 3 1980 Executive Council Meeting 1 Competition License time next dues restructuring yet scheduled competitors will required pay special fee obtain stamp will applied AMA membership card order eli gible enter sanctioned competition 2 HO Relocation Obtaining specific written proposal concerning potential Reston VA site suburb Washington DC authorized possible council Vote during bcfore next council meeting 3 Flying Site Representative hiring full-time HQ employee work flying site problems authorized 4 Contest Director Qualification pro gram approved evaluate Contest Direct ors based upon special questionnaire used district vice-presidents questionnaire developed soon possible 5 Show Team Managers proposal authorize free membership per team per year show team manager approved similar free memberships qualified Con test Directors 6 CD Free Memberships return previous policy free CD memberships approved retroactive January 11980 7 Contest Sanctions Beginning January 1 1981 sanctions will cost same$5and free sanctions will discontinued 8 Optional Magazine approved return magazine optional choice effec tive January 11981 9 Executive Director Contract approved require elected council members plus NAA representative vote changes Executive Directors contract also approved cur rent contract would terminate end first council meeting 1981 favor new contract drafted meantime committee composed three council members help AMAs legal coun sel new contract approved current contract will continue force 10 30-Day Trial Memberships ap proved modify recently approved poli cy make membership effective day following postmark date mailing 11 Special Interest Group Recognition previously proposed policy see January 80 minutes approved except requirement annual dues payment de leted also requirement citizens US AMA members changed residents 12 HO Insurance noted executive director AMA comptroller now bonded $100000 other l-IQ employees bonded $50000 13 Business Advisory Committee pro posal approved establish committee provide expert financial guidance HQ Executive Council 14 Show Team Districts agreed new Show Team Policy Committee should asked recommend show teams should operate within own dis tricts coordination avoid conflicts 15 Redistricting Ill VII approved poil should taken districts determine boundaries should changed between 16 AMA No 2 Model Sig Cub tentatively approved pending acceptance manufacturer several suggested changes such prefabbed nose hook bulk kit packs HQ offer 17 Non-Flying Sanctions procedure sanction shopping mall shows similar static model display events approved cluding exemption AMA membership CD requirements such events 18 1979 Financial Statement unanimously approved previously submitted No Members 3327 796 4445 1684 Member DuesRate Juniors0$ 500 Juniors01300 Seniors@750 Seniors@1550 Family Open @ 17001469 Open @ 2500 56317 Booster @ 500 251 Booster @ 1300 87 Total Memberships Partial year credits Total Membership Income Magazines Members 58884 Subtotal Other Income Life Memberships450000 * Less Transferred Property Fund75000 Transferred Film Project100000275000 NAR Service & Affiliation Fees 293400 Contributions Received Toledo Weak Signals180000 Miscellaneous29378 *L Transferred Schlrshp Fund 18875020628 Club Charter Fees3101800 Sanction Insurance146500 Sanction Fees449700 FAI Stamps760300 Supply & Souvenir Sales-Net1027507 Film Rental309400 Interest Income4184233 Misc Member Service Fees1039543 MA Advertising & Other Income _________ Total Other Income Gross Income Deduct Operating Expenses 108797831 Expense Allocation Magazine Magazine Unrelated Business Tax Operating Income Special Projects 1979 Trans AM Net Costs 1839419 Less Budget Allocation Gen Fund J9QQQ 339419 Nats Net Costs 2640703 Less Budget Allocation Gen Fund JQ99QQ 1640703 FF World Champs Net Income344413 Less Transferred AMA/FAI FundA4413 _________ Net Income 19 1980 8udget An updated version incorporating changes voted Janu ary 80 meeting approved also approved executive director should receive 3% cost-of-living increase per other employees amount having cluded previously approved budget New additions updated budget Continued page 78 Total $ 1663500 1034800 3333750 261 0200 2497300 140792500 125500 1131 00 152170650 1300672 150869978 47107200 103762778 jjQ0j1 115370789 J4293536503 21834286 Magazine Allocation Per Member Total Member Magazines $800$636800 8001347200 80045053600 80069600 47107200 48137989 15261328 18720567 65827767 63758033 2069 734 *Contribution & Life membership donations earmarked specific Funds Donors AUgUSt 198071 AMA INCOME STATEMENT FOR 12 MONTHS ENDING DECEMBER 31 1979 Presidents OUTLK Earl F Witt 26 Warwick Drive Chambersburg PA 17201 MAY COUNCIL MEETING May Executive Council Meeting will reported detail elsewhere ever some actions have received much membership interest input taken council apparently reflecting position majority membership First full-time posi tion Flying Site Assistant Coor dinator approved Second free CD membership restrictions instituted January Executive Council Meet ing rescinded Third council voted eliminate mandatory maga zine subscription membership 1981 RULE CHANGE CYCLE new 1980-81 AMA rule books printed distributed four months rule year Ideally rules should out member ship four months before new rule year order give competition mod elers ample time make necessary changes upcoming competition two year cycle established give ample proposal comment review decision time felt year cycle resulted arbitrary rule changes meet deadline rule book late often available until middle contest season part rule making procedures managed appointed officials working rule proposals dur ing spare time com pensation knowing personal circumstances time available contest board member would un fair pass judgment profi ciency nor would terminating appoint ments replacing board members meet deadlines has suggested insure meeting schedules since replacements unknown quantity Therefore would like propose three year rule cycle would retain two year rule change procedures should insure having competition rule books possession least six months prior effective date would like have membership opinion proposal NATIONAL CL SOCIETY Laird Jackson has taken another step toward creating often discussed Na tional Control Line Society has cir culated letter among key control line organization officers columnists proposing such society heartily endorse proposal feel should receive support control line interests organization would similar National Free Flight Society opinion successful model socie ties Control line fliers relatively small part AMA membership further fragmented orga nizationally respective phases control line numbers rather small promoting objectives An umbrella organization such National Control Line Society would give control line interests enoughstrength membership effectively provide continuing leadership support specialized control line publication CONFLICT OF INTEREST As members may have read other model magazines Mr Hurst G Bowers has written open letter President AMA Possibly Mr Bowers responding request membership input thereby brought up matter has long matter deep concern think demands response explanation members AMA following paragraph Mr Bow ers statement issue Another matter becoming quite apparent can untold damage entire modeling hobby country cliq ism political infighting within AMA Specifically gains dis tinct impression some elected offi cials may using positions maneuver employment within organization salaried staff members Much has said regarding prac tice double dipping federal em ployees much repugnant within organization such remove grounds doubt 72 Model Aviation Relaxing between sessions FAI meetings lounge French Aero Club area believe elected official should required sign pledge accept AMA salaried em ploy ment position within period less three years after leaving elected office should also apply members elected officials fami ly There should no grandfather clause should done once As experienced executive know recognize hazards absence such provision by-laws published policy ganization such AMA Therefore Im sure will use good office immediately implement such policy provide exemplar leadership being first sign pledge Although would go far call AMAs hiring practices double dip ping since elected officials AMA paid shadow such hiring practices has concerned pros pect being employed AMA Executive Director being held over conscientious AMA elected appointed officer casts suspicion actions vote controversial sues voting convictions representation electorate voting obtain favor future employer puts indi vidual position having conflict interest should exist organization such councils authority matter hiring AMA employees hiring Executive Director Although John Worth President council appointed him Executive Direc tor 1963 special situation will read History Acade Model Aeronautics Willis C Brown Dick Black will see Academy time Executive Director about months operating funds bank no money offer Executive Director feel extremely fortunate time history have area three officers former officer pitch help run Academy John Worth AMA President Carl Wheeley AMA Secretary/Treasurer Maynard Hill District IV Vice President former President Walt Good Coun cil appointed John Worth Executive Director voted Maynard Hill Pres ident 1964 Apparently another time history another staff member con sidered position page 48 AMA history Carl Wheeley re ported people suggested become Executive Director 1955 AMA President Keith Storey other council members recognized modeling expertise important running such association felt position Executive Director should filled person experi ence fields fund raising public relations organizational manage ment shadow conflict interest has existed some form another over various AMA officials several times history Johnny Clemens President number discussions ideas would have put Johnny AMAs payroll some manner last proposal presented Executive Director have AMA lease build ing Dallas AMA museum conjunction Johnnys hobby shop return use AMA leased space would manage museum latest situation has under discussion some months has Executive Directors announce ment hiring Vince Mankowski District IX Vice-President Assist ant Executive Director Prior election AMA Presi dent daughter AMA em ployee Between time elected termination employment found quite uncomfortable diffi cult impartial interests Implementing policy may dif ficult under current circumstances however will Mr Bowers suggests provide leadership respect being first make such pledge time would like assure membership 32 plus years have actively involved AMA have never sought employment Academy Although will al ways willing work assist way will benefit AMA mem bers will seek nor accept employ ment Academy Model Aero nautics As other elected prospective officers will have leave up own individual consciences whether will make such pledges Since foregoing written have informed Executive Director District VII Vice-Presi dent Geoff Styles has employed Flying Site Coordinator MEMBERSHIP MEETING As part AMA bylaws meet ing held year general membership Since National Cham pionships bring largest varied attendance natural AMA picked meeting place through years attend ance meeting has fallen off last year believe council members attendance general members obvious mail received council Headquarters reason lack attendance apathy problem other things essential running Nats seems lack publicity about meeting Years ago events competitors fewer everyone hung out specific area needed simple announcement-to day because large number con testants numerous locations times events make simple announce ments impossible year council has asked Headquarters publicize nual meeting council may have opportunity speak one-toone basis members about needs would like kickoff publicity about meeting announcing will National Model Airplane Championships Wilmington OH Wednesday August 13th Although exact time place has selec ted usually early evening dormitory lounges Check AMA Headquarters Nation als Nats News time place hope see members possible present August 198073 Joe Bridi Giant Scale Long Beach SECRETARY-TREASURERS REPORT Jim McNeiII AMA Secretary-Treasurer 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Mr Harvey C Neel York Area RC Club York PA wrote letter some time ago am answering til now am sending advance copy information members chartered club behalf club members Harvey states give good report monies accounted come AMA Headquarters good report spent firm belief no employee member executive board shall allowed personal use funds belong AMA statement shows employees allowed use AMA money no interest benefit demand halted etc. practice has now stopped Har vey no longer staff members borrow AMA money last time looked Mr Carl Maroney owed $1291 home office does maintain policy small advances against salary hour ly employees As Secretary/Treasurer has approval question $18885 Retire ment Fund since non-profit ganization seems like expense should set up type organization increase over $4000 year can see headed much will increase dues coming years disagree Harvey AMA matching fund basis penny penny individual employee up 5% though Federal Government allows up 15% half employee half Academy fund assigned insurance company invests Non-profit non-profit dues money dues money hold good employees have run business like business want complete breakdown salaries what part employee pays retirement plan am going publish per sonal information magazine ever salaries par lower comparable wages DC area AMA running red feel scholarship program worth though small amount eliminated would add about $1000 balance end year members dues could cut small margin prime factors responsible non-profit status Harvey element helping Juniors hav ing scholarship program thousand dollar drop overall bucket per haps single best investment AMA could possibly make wish wish persons trying help Juniors did agree make maga zine mandatory above fur nish $10750 worth free magazines officers CDs real slap face since figure over 1500 free copies rest us must pay Youve got point Mr Neel nice soap opera two sides Let say 1 council voted last meeting restore magazine option 2 Some thought being given now requiring Contest Directors earn free memberships pay extra magazine Please give us breakdown $14000 staff travel Either travel lot sure lot road Staff travel includes shipping em ployees Nats annually clerical Also travel trade shows etc public relations watch expense too Will please explain AMA money invested projected income $20000 interest seems very small looks okay us really watch investiture money vested safely Last least $53000 spent FAI NAA Will take serious look plus Nats loss es believe very expensive few people benefit Lets take NAA first Without NAA would no AMA AMA part NAA affiliate National Aeronautic Association NAA officially designated organization US FAI Paris AMA official body represent modeling Without umbilical cord would dissolve tomorrow would out business people under stand first join AMA unfamiliar competition flying cost SOc/adult member Last year paid $28893 NAA parent ganization send no money FAI spend money annually flying teams delegates Paris sometimes hosting World Championships events have mixed feelings about Na tionals year fly pro vide patronage However Secretary Treasurer suggested important Nats officials either find some way stop losing money aban don forget dropped bomb January Florida council meeting hope have answered some questions would like invite members York PA RC Club Washington DC visit home office guests will tell what day coming year Ill drive up Birmingham have 74 Model Aviation Pictured L-R Chuck Berry Cora Puzon Cora lady flier long 17-year history Birmingham RC Association Cora sporting 60 Webra powered RCM Trainer fascinated hobby secretly vows another year shell beat man club lot farther drive Ill glad come pick day see woman holding two ignition antique engines Miss Lulie E Baugh age 2 Two similar ones will given away free October Mr Tommy MacLaughlins annual Old Timer Contest Pensacola FL Nothing have win free flight competition SAM rules apply Pre-1943 chuck glider pre-1943 towline glider SAM rules apply Mr Ron Sharpton buddy Coolie Reynolds furnishing en gines prizes Any questions write Ron Sharpton Route 1 Box 213-C Daytona Beach FL 32014 have screaming about ignition engine theyre giving away Pensacola free Come get OK Dear Secretary/Treasurer item last month about Horrace Cains comments deserves answer concerning claim waste involved AMAs participation Toledo RC Conference asks AMAs higher paid people clerical help could selling patches Well same reason various manufacturers send top people Joe Bridi companys booth also Glen Hazel Siga foose Dave Brown etc gave basic oversimplified swer PR top people answer ques tions listen problems get pulse feel AMA members talk potential non-members about pects AMA should kept mind too AMA handles thousands dollars ledo selling Nats sponsorships magazine advertising hundreds memberships other things besides patches Furthermore having HQ executive staff members Toledo AMA actually saved moneyclerks get paid overtime execu tive staff doesnt worked far longer 8 hours three days gave up weekend home impor tantly because wanted offering own spare time hours providing AMA higher level help less cost would have possible sending clerks instead As justification top people Toledo about elected Execu tive Council members themselves least five hand including AMA pres ident secretary-treasurer Toledo obviously important enough AMA well represented Im sure council members thought wasteful would stay home themselves Several vice-presidents other districts paid own wayHorrace Cain however submitted bill travel reimbursement Meanwhile AMA HQ employees Toledo sold enough goods services pay cost having did fabulous job PR well AMA officers scene including some Mr Horrace Cains district praised HQ effort Toledo deservedly J Worth Executive Director MORE Dear Jim reading Secretary/Treasur ers report July 1980 issue have couple suggestions reference member ship related problems reference Mr James R Deans nonreceipt 1980 license left feeling Mr Dean felt HQs fault did receive card wonder other members got same im pression! check records indicates made no mention yet new address simply informed us new address would effective certain date could have sent li cense correct address suggestion publish prob lem letters perhaps can use teach members avoid same pitfalls above case point learn al ways give effective date address change know initiate change provide continuous service Another subtle point Mr Deans prob lem evidently processed renewal much faster thought wouldOther wise would have Oregon ad dress receive license Perhaps can illustrate positive points problem situ ation future reports other suggestion concerns request members write concerning problems appreciate interest being responsive membership feel routine membership problems can better handled HQ staff direct basis member writes directly HQ gets handled immediately because staffed routinely handle functions members write may delayed somewhat depending schedule HQ ends up handling complaint anyway Perhaps can encourage member write HQ send copy way problem gets immediate attention still aware problem respond problem will copy response Please accept above gesture help provide better service member seems critical please view attempt helpful Sincerely William K Smythe Membership Director AMA HQ Sate Flying No Accident Minutes utive Council Meeting January 19 1980 Sheraton Airport Motel Orlando FL following attendance President Earl Witt Chambersburg PA Secretary/Treasurer Jim McNeill Birmingham AL Executive Director John Worth Fairfax VA Vice Presi dent District Clifton Piper Atkinson NH VP-Il John Grigg Lockport NY VP-Ill Dave Brown Cincinnati OH VP-IV Chuck Fore man Mechanicsville VA VP-V Bill Mathews Birmingham AL AVP Glenn Lee Batavia IL proxy VP-VI Horrace Cain VP-VII Geoffrey Styles Whitefish Bay WI Past Presi dent Johnny Clemens Dallas TX proxy VP-VIII John Embry VP-IX Vince Mankow ski Bellevue NE VP-X Jim Scarborough Re dondo Beach CA VP-XI Homer Smith Seattle WA Also attending Richard Jackson AVP-SC Charles Alba LA Ron Morgan Nats Execu tive Committee Present AMA Headquarters Execu tive Staff Frank Ehling Technical Director Gisele Jackson Comptroller Micheline Madi son FAI/Contest Boards Director Larry Bo lich Special Events Director regular meeting AMA Execu tive Council brought order 900am President chaired meeting Note districts VI VIII repre sented proxies did have voting privileges maximum number votes 12 9 Vice Presidents President Secretary/ Treasurer Executive Director I APPROVAL OF NOVEMBER 19 1979 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MOVED seconded accept draft version minutes motion failed 1 IX 11 against Subsequently suggested changes re viewed several accepted thus MOVED seconded accept No vember 1979 minutes corrected motion passed uanimously II AGENDA previously published agenda augmented subsequent items Council members MOVED seconded approve agenda amended motion passed unanimously President commented produce agenda dictated Council inputs required latest three weeks ahead Council meeting subsequent items received will appear published agenda Ill INSURANCE Commercial Show Teams Sponsors Discussion item concentrated upon December 1979 fatal accident Shea Stadi um New York need prudent dealing subject print generally agreed AMA members should apprised circumstances facts accident publication Mode/Aviation information approved insurance company MOVED seconded material regardless source appear Model Aviation concerning fatal New York accident Shea Stadium will re Continued page 77 AUgUSt 198075 AMA EXPENSE STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING 12/31/79 Expense Salaries$45097674 Annuity1560495 Payroll Taxes2901819 Total related salaries Rent Approx 5000 sq ft *Tele phones Postage & Freight exclusive membership processing Membership Processing & Postage Membership Insurance Rule Books Public Relations Awards Film Projects-Production Travel Equip Rental Film Library-HQ Service Officer Service VP Budget Council Mtgs etc Magazine Officers CDs etc Staff Travel-Council Trade Shows Mtgs Office Supplies Stationery Office Equipment maintenance Dues Subscriptions Printing & Xerox Professional Fees Legal & Audit Insurance General Depreciation Bad Debts Personal Property Taxes Licensing FAI Teams Programs Meetings Allocation** NAA Divisional Fee 1979 Trans Am Allocation 1979 Nats Allocation Scholarship Fund Allocation Totals Exclusive MA Mag Direct Costs Model Aviation Magazine Direct Costs Res Unrelated Bus Tax Model GeneralMembershipAviation AdminjstrServicesMagazine Total $ 49559988 $ 3079562 1300900 2722025 9271551 13409194 392950 3325620 93177 3299202 5799 3679772 1158534 1052000 1948411 192955 191224 1738568 1891478 1376623 1124962 104611 200125 2889300 2889300 1500000 1000000 1 000 00 109497831 8607688 434962 650500 $13381200 1539800 195100 7027771327356 9271551 13409194 392950 93177 3299202 5799 3679772 1158534 645052 682049 48212 105241 503320 1891478 1376623 1124962 104611 200125 10 0000 25414084 584500 77200 19100 574620 40772571 48137989 358716 _________ __________ Total Expense$157994536 $ 25414084 $ 40772571 **Actual expenditures year $281 2439 balance AMA-FAI Fund surplus $14189900 342900 *direct cost FAI & Contests Nets $ 7434000 461900 195100 Public Relations $ 5947200 300000 260200 291712265149135031 3325620 292262 28943 28683 86928 406948 194800 19300 19100 260800 2889300 2889300 1000000 1526132816035697 48137989 358716 __________ $63758033$16035697 194800 19300 19100 31 2900 1500000 12014151 $ 12014151 AMA Headquarters Organization JOHN WORTH [~iyDirecsor Contests Records Printing Supply Service Museum Bonus Coupons Trophies Delta Dart Youth Programs Public Relations Show Teams Hats PR Trade Shows Displays Exhibits Promo ticinal Materials Sajety Code Insurance FCC Iiaison Frequency Committee Firing Sites Noise Accident Reports Hall Fame Officer Supplies Scholarship Program Executive Director Co rrespovdcvce Accounting Finances Budget Investments Rules Proposals Contests Boards Team Selection World Records World Chain pionships FA Coordination Special Interest roups Address Changes Insurance Certificates Supply & Service Member Club & Chapter Services Iicense Problems Subscriptions Film Library Hats Processing Computer Services Mailing CARLWHEELEY FRANK EHLING LARRYBOLICH CARIMARONEY JOYCE HAGER GISELEJACKSON MICHELINE MADISON KIPSMYTHE Publications DirTechnical DirSpec Events DirAdministr AsstExecutive SecComptrollerFAI/CB DirectorMembership Dir BILIWINTERDEBBIEDEWSANNMASSALEDENISEHEWITTDIANEHAWLEY EditvrSunctians SecSpec Events AsstLINDA BROWNAccaccntvg Ast Clerk Typist DEBBIE RENAULTMARY ANNE CIIRTIN Editarial AstAccosrttitt Clerk ROSS MaMULLEN Assistant Editer HERB SILBERMANN Art Directer JOHNNIE SHIPLEY Pablicatiaris Astt Permasent Part-Time s-Tempvrary Pan-Time takes lot people administrate needs membership organization over 70000 members chart notes names various positions along brief listing noting people and/or departments handle various areas administration Over next few months staff will added fur ther Assistant Executive Director full time Flying Site Aid representative also another secretary Meanwhile 1980 expected alltime record membership year least 750001 further expectation over 81000 members 1981 NORMA CIIRLINGSANDREA PETERSON Club SecretarySecretary MIKE WOODFOLKcAROL MERFELD Mail ClerkMembership Cvvrd ART STEINER Stack Clerk ANTHONY HOLMES Stack Clerk MARY BuRROuGHS ELAINE FLINT Reveptianists SHIRLEY SHIPLEY Pls & Mitrvvraphivt LORRAINE MATHER HILDA PAULSEN Clerk Clerk -r IANET CLIFTONGLORIA COOK Clerh Clerk 76 Model Aviation As 6/2/80 lIlvcdel elation Magazine Plans orders Advertising Contents Hobby Shop Sales Phctos Articles Minutes 1/19/80 Cont page 75 viewed cleared insurance company lawyer motion passed 9 3 against II IV Pres Careful scrutiny given Presi dents proposed message membership concerning New York accident addi tional notes Executive Director After discussion combined message accept ed Council MOVED seconded submit re view attorney representing AMA New York accident Presidents message includes added paragraphs Ex ecutive Director motion passed amended 5A 11 1 against V AMENDED seconded third paragraph Presidents message changed less specific statement add assurance insurance coverage con tinues AMA members amendment passed 11 1 against V B Excluding Professionals Insur ance Coverage subject coverage professionals ie paid perform air shows model flying demon strations discussed view possibly exclude AMA liability protection Noting comment AMAs legal coun sel Executive Director advised Council definition professional conditions under coverage would would apply must stated AMA insurance company put position interpreting professional non-professional situations Executive Director further advised issue may solved adopting regu lations Safety Code covering condi tions acceptable operations rather attempting define professionals ban ning anyone MOVED seconded adopt follow ing language added AMAs Safety Code air shows model flying demon strations single straight line must estab lished side flying other side spectators Only per sons essential flight operations permitted flying side line others must spectator side Flying over spectator side line prohibit ed unless beyond control pilots [and will void AMA insurance protection pilots] exceptions may per mitted under special circumstances involving consideration site conditions model size weight speed power must joint ly approved AMA President AMA Executive Director motion passed unanimously amend ed 6A AMENDED seconded strike phrase will void AMA insurance protec tion pilots amendment passed 11 1 against Ill Note 1015 am President Executive Director departed attend short meeting Wings Wheels Museum Secretary/Treasurer chaired Presi dents absence IV BANNING OF NITROMETHANE Council discussed question length con cluding general consensus ConMA MAGAZINE INCOME AND EXPENSE STATEMENT year ending December 31 1979 Income Allocated Membership Subscriptions 58884 @ $8$47107200 Direct Advertising Income$15916050 Less Res Bad Debts -500000 Less Agency & Cash Disc. 2071530 - $13344520 Hobby Shop2823156 Other Subscriptions Plans Income-net Free Distributions Officer CD etc Subtotal-Direct Income Total Income Expenses Direct Costs Editorial Expenses Monthly Columnists Drafting Articles Plans Pictures Production Costs Composition Typesetting etc Art & Photo Color Separation Printing Supplies Circulation Expenses Postage Label & Sort Advertising Expenses Commissions - Printing Postage Administrative Costs Telephone Insurance Promotion & Dues Miscellaneous - Travel Total Direct Costs Allocated Expenses % gen AMA exp Salaries & Payroll Tax-Circulation - Salaries & Payroll Tax-Advertising Rent Miscellaneous Office Postage Printing Total Allocated Expenses Total Allocated & Direct Costs Income before taxes Reserve DC Unrelated Bus Tax Reserve Fedl Unrelated Bus Tax Net Income test Board problem Council need rule issue present V AWARDS A AMA Awards MOVED seconded passed issue two Distinguished Service Awards two Supe rior Service Awards Award Excel lence 1115 am President resumed chair B Nets Awards Frank Ehling re sponsible obtaining Nats trophies/awards asked Council approval 1980 trophy design noted considerable savings could result different style recent years asked Coun cil decide whether retain former de sign change less expensive alternative MOVED seconded accept Mr Eh - - 480405 3952 - $17562033 1158534 $18720567 $65827767 - 80500 1066774 3809082 - - 2399225 - - 522952 58945 - - 23311747 18200 2796068 664692 2541882 6773917 1235487 245360 50000 9180 47673 106305 - 6356356 27311069 3460760 10551286 458518 $48137989 12386500 1803400 - 342900 - 349888 - 291712 -86928$1 5261 328 - - 147503 - 211213 $63399317 2428450 5.L16 $ 9734 lings Nats trophy proposal 1980 based economical design motion passed unanimously abs stained VI ABSENTEE VOTING report AMAs legal counsel dated January 14 1980 File No 1808 dealing legality allowing VP cast written vote ab sent Council meeting concludes permissible taking account following condition absent Executive Council members vote counted having entered actual meeting present quorum would have actual attendance general consensus Council will allow absent Council member written signed yes no vote specific agenda item has published ad vance meeting next page August 198077 VII INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR PRO FESSIONAL CLASS FLIERS AND MANU FACTURERS CATEGORY Mr Worth ad vised insurance company willing find someone give us type coverage AMA has define categories Dis cussion indicated confusion concerning subject agen da regard intent suggested perhaps terminology misleading word commercial substituted categories fliers MOVED seconded table issue motion failed 5 for7 against II III V VII XI SIT Pres MOVED seconded refer issue back original proposer Grigg-Il clarification what being sought refer ence professional commercial categories submit specific proposal motion passed unanimously IV ab stained Minutes concluded next month Synopsis Cont page 71 approved amounts hire assistant executive director new flying site repre sentative 20% increase council member expense allowances plus $15 per day food allowance council meetings $10000 a HQ mini-computer accounting 20 Surplus Fund Investments approved continue current policy guaranteed insured investments 21 Key Man Insurance agreed additional offers should sought con cerning such coverage protect AMAs inter est case executive director incapacity 22 Annual Open Meeting Wednesday August 13th Nats Wilmington approved general membership meeting 23 Nats Council Lodging approved council members participate both Nats council meeting November 9 Annual Open Meeting will provided dormitory lodging Saturday through Wednesday 24 W C Logos approved AMA-hosted world championships names AMA FAI will required part logo design 25 Expense Documentation approved executive director should present what financial reporting procedures required both AMA employees volunteer officers also noted secretary/treasurer February 15th deadline submitting requestsfor reimburse ment previous year expenses 26 Pyrotechnics Ban An immediate ban show teams use pyrotechnics ap proved except model rocket operation accordance National Association Rocketry Safety Code 27 Show Team Competition ban competition between show teams wasapproved prevent teams trying outdo other manner compromise safety 28 Awards Several awards approved details published following presenta ions 29 1981 RC Soaring WC Approval tentatively given US-hosted event pend ing specific details proposer possible offering later year FAI 30 Nats-Type Meets Outside US Ap proval given principle Nats-type events Alaska Hawaii Puerto Rico VP appropriate district em powered authorize such event per year also approved AMA provide 15 trophies such mini-Nats Puerto Rico 1980 31 Delta Dart CDs approved provide free membership direct Delta Dart contest upon receipt HQ written report meet pictures suit able publication Further details will provided after council approval official meeting min utes published after Nats council meeting Connecticut Maine achusetts Hampshire Rhode stand S Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinssn NH 03811 Aaoecatn VieePreodonto Robert C Brodear 405 Main Street Nashua NH 03060 Raymond Giboaieau 39 High So. Old Town ME 04468 George Parker 7 Paul Dr Lee MA 01238 Mike Schindter 5 Bolduc Dr. Ledyard CT 06339 Witlion Wiihur6 Lauret Ave. Kittery ME 03904 Well another council meeting has come gone again some fur flew some nitt-gritties gotten down As will surely read issue vote go back optional Model viation magazine squeaker eight seven vote created lot emotion during vote am truly sorry have seen great disappointments chagrin suffered favored continuation mandatory magazine vote favor optional result strong desire District people have way inputs New England solidly favor optional ex pressed desire will part con tinue take magazine seems just didnt like have jammed down throats count hap pening sure vote may come up again after some unexpected changes council between now effective date Janu ary 1981 absence improper proxy allowed simple yes no vote change heart allegiance outlook moral obligation could turn around again Stay tuned folks resignation Bill Winter has tendered immediate acceptance ac tion reportedly because council decision go optional magazine Mr Winter will missed humor rhetoric Happy flying Bill am truly sorry vote did support views ideas about editorial rights privileges true democratic process utilized us no personal animosity assured nitty Now grit ty What about great AMA presidential race So far three contenders note Homer Smith John E Clemens incumbent president Earl Witt Only two will ballot printed October Maybe some others will flush up three sound solid contenders Clemens will hard beat makes ballot Earl Witt has worked hard goals beliefs tenure thus far Homer does have visi bility image others can make up basic intelligence dedication own goals Stay tuned too folks Flying site losses still major concern us throughout country approval hiring full-time person DC improtant department has given sparsely-populated New England having problems sound program maintaining develop ing flying sites already started litera ture advice available asking Watch better information action important area couple letters recently distributed council members members large have concerned two letters state disap proval hiring council members other officers full-time employees first place find impossible believe letters spontaneous second place might considered anti-discriminatory Sort Bakke case perhaps After didnt too badly hiring john Worth Executive Director fresh position AMA president now did Wonder has planting such seeds Maybe kind apprenticeship worthwhilewhat chang ing picture New Jersey York II DISTRICT REPORT Jehn C Grigg District II Vice-President 6387 Budget Drive Lsckport NY 14094 Aesociate Vico-Prosidents Pete Bia,chini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 John Byrve 36-29 213th St Bayside NY 11361 Frank Dresch 9 Siitiom Ave Piscutumay NJ 08854 Hank Likes 46 Cory Dr Tomo River NJ 06753 Adam Suttier 50 Randi Rd. No A-2 Schenectady NY 12309 tank Smith 2 Lorraine Ave Auburn NY 13021 month discuss National issues no better place start re view some major items acted May meeting Executive Council very narrow eight seven vote magazine Model Aviation returned its former optional status effective January 1981 Pressure re-vote issue next meeting August 9 just before Nats will last opportunity year alter decision have strong feel ings either way write immediately intention call re-vote will guided majority response plea must have response hands later August 5 opportu nity direct voice AMA affairs District II residents response please Remember 50-entry minimum Class contest qualify CD free membership Gone Repealed Retroactive January 1 1980 Good move following up bad move However no step back some compensatory action case es tablished flat fee $500 sanctions eliminated issuance free sanctions policy past Now can repeal $50 deposit film rental charged char tered clubs will have furthered mem ber support services flying site director position created funding established Now remains establish job description find right man interested know someone write Chuck Foreman VP Dis trict IV chairman committee important established budget 78 Model Aviation hire true Assistant Executive Director man offered position has accepted put trust judgement may rest assured truly fine gentleman well-qualified individual has offered position earlier proposal recognition Special interest Groups published Model Aviation accepted minor modifica tions significant problems present Contest Board set ups expect board members expert areas category case Joe Friend have very knowledge able board member can expect member board know enough about facet category make best decision issue Doubtful Rec ognition Special Interest groups could lead revision Contest Board procedures wherein groups establish rules interest areas possibility long way offpossibly five years great PR effort deemed worthy enough supported up $1500 matching funds general treasury event denied MODEL AVIATION DAY New York Only Districts II VI Secretary/Treasurer Executive Director supported motion suppose remainder council feels dont need favorable publicity help offset recent bad press Damn leaves full support effort Greater NY Association placed immediate ban use pyrotechnics AMA show teams due inherent danger Both ground aerial pyrotechnics banned might add ruling would apply activities volving flight model aircraft subject show teams Chuck Foreman Executive Council coordinator show team matters directed draw up guidelines teams crossing over other districts other show team areas minimize conflicts council also granted free membership manager show team basis does least much work Contest Director Once again subject relocating Head quarters discussed once again no firm plan However viable idea yet come forth presented form possible relocation Reston VA planned community located 18 miles west DC five miles Dulles Airport Con sidering probable near-doubling rent next year considering NAA may willing rent us Reston considering could finally own landlord idea appears favorable like Hutchinson KS Springfield OH Reston easily accessible scheduled airlines vicinity several federal agen cies need access Youth Program has long needed second model follow after Delta Dart council accepted Youth Committee recommendation select Sig Cub fill need recommendation Sig minor mods incorporated im prove prefab kit formed landing gear sorely needed improvement nose bearing die-cutting Overall should make fine follow-on model Dart Maybe next line should con trol line model Next month back District II news Dont forget write about magazine issue Just few words enoughoptional mandatory See next month Ohio sylvania S West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill Vice-President 8534 Huddleston Street Cincinnati OH 45236 Associate Vics-Praidanna Joe Elben 36980 valley Forge Or. Solon OH 44139 Francis Fluhorcy 504 21st St. vienna wv 26101 Corky Heitman SR 108 North Holgato OH 43527 Laird Jackwn 1025 Walnut St. Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Shelkey 217 Euclid Ass. Scoctdale PA 15683 Well another month has gone boards included Executive Council meeting well quite number club meetings start contest season May council meeting among interesting Ive attended started out Friday department-by-department tour Headquarters detailed explana tion department operates During tour PR Department Larry Bolich unveiled new stand-up display card unit aimed hobby shops great looking unit should help growth Academy Check local retail hobby shop see tour Head quarters very helpful council members attended Saturday meeting few things came up affect district first being rescinding new require ments free CD membership came result letters council proves again responsiveness coun cil demands membership further voted eliminate buy get free sanction situation future standardize sanction fees $500 re gardless class sanction ie B AA etc significant accomplishment May council meeting vote make magazine optional 1981 Headquarters people along some VPs felt should remain manditory prefer cal itIncluded automatically membership slim majority including myself voted make optional next year Although must admit agree op tional magazine supported motion pri marily response letters re ceived subject well polls taken various club meetings Ive attended suspect havent heard last subject Id appreciate officers club taking straw vote its members sending results Ill know specifically stand comes up again Another subject sincere interest Dis trict Ill members apparent desire part lower peninsula Michigan AMA members become part District Ill rather remain part District VII seems get Detroit area hotbed Michigan modeling rest district necessary drive 800 miles around Lake Michigan drive through two other districts Ill VI make trip 200 miles Consequently activity out side own state District III rather other states own district theyd rather join District III re main isolated part District VII per sonally have nothing against becoming part district have decided take vote members District III determine want accept lower penin sula Michigan district should receive ballot shortly Dont forget Nats Ohio August 10-17 youre planning enter please consider volunteering help con tacting John Markunes 832 Stutely P1 Miamisburg OH 45342 phone 1-513-8667623 See ya around district Gear DOWN locked Delaware rict Colombia laed h Carolina IVVirgicia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Associate VicePresidents Wayne Abernenhy 5221 Marlboro Fikn Hillside MD 20027 Bob Chunspine 206 Tipron Rd Newport News VA 23606 Howard Cnispin 611 Beechwood Charlottesville VA 22901 V Bill Helws 20130 Tyvola Rood Charlotte NC 28210 Scotny Moyer 11 Orchard lone Wilwington OF 19609 John Preston 7012 Emma Court Falls Church VA 22042 Charles Spear 910 Holly Lone Mocksville NC 27028 May Executive Council meeting over have some good news some bad news First good news council approved hiring flying site coordinator AMA Headquarters left now find right person job hire him get him started procuring flying sites up-dating correspondence clubs about flying site proposals will very big assist club program could best moves AMA has made quite council has also reconsidered free Contest Director license program reverted back original licensing procedures have last few years am sure good decision will please hard-working CDs See does pay write letters AMA think some thing wrong Now bad news vote eight seven council voted make maga zine Model v/at/on optional January 81 know lot AMA members raised hell magazine made part dues package sent loads letters AMA Headquarters protest mandatory subscription actual facts show 30% membership opposed magazine being mandatory 70% wanted magazine guess first time can remember minority wins Well now its majoritys turn swamp Headquarters letters support magazine have approximately two half months before next coun cii meeting August So want con tinue get Model v/at/on part AMA membership have fight Ill tell little secretthe main reason first entry IRS letter reinstated tax-exempt status AMA fact disseminated info ALL members through publication Model v/at/on Now what think IRS going find out dont require member take publi cation Can imagine what would cost AMA license lose tax-exempt status costs lot run AMA THINK ABOUT IT Now lets fight magazine start cards letters coming AMA August 1980 79 Headquarters wouldnt ask help did think best terest AMA its membership guess time will just have put faith trust VP give hand taking time write letter support Model v/at/on Whats Happening District IV Northern Virginia Radio Control Club NVRC Woodbridge RC Club teaming up year Un-Contest contest Quantico Marine Base June 28-29 scale contest getting bigger year Make plans attendyou will enjoy First State RC Club FSRC has new field now reports its big might add control line circle could valuable addition club interested fliers Central Virginia Radio Control Associa tion Fred Simmons announced opportuni ty CVRCA put fun fly GEs annual picnic month September Chandler Mountain Road Plant Any member interested participating contact Fred Tidewater Model Soaring Society hear Woody Blanchard TMSS will trying break indoor RC record Seems has found some high-capacity batteries has shot two-to-three hour flight range best VP columns have seen Model Aviation July 1980 issue page 80 written Vince Mankowski VP District IX Please read it tells like Thanks Vincel wish said Well thats month folks See contests 9o Alabama ida gia issippi to Rico V South Carolina essee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 35209 Ainode Vtcs-Prmdento John Gorday 115 Bayberry Lane Jackson MS 39212 Richard Jackson 108 Thornles Charleston Heights SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Bunyan Dr. Doiray Beach FL 33444 Phillip McDowell 8521 Rolling Fork Dr Nashnilla TN 37205 Joseph Micalizzj SR 00866 Box 1532 Folardo PR 00648 Ed Moorrrson 70 Fifth SO. Shelimar FL 32579 Harry Sherarn PG Box 4506 Birmingham AL 35206 Tow Thecker 239CC Lawroncenjlle Hwy. Decatur GA 30033 Slowly surely getting Junior Program underway So far has no particular shape definite direction coming existence Ed Whitten has working years finally got page Model v/at/On also primarily responsible having Sig Cub adopted AMAs begin ners program Flying Models has given Juniors big boost Earl Van Gorders two-page col umn AVP Richard Jackson has also contribu ted Junior Program proud father Jonathan Jackson born May 13 1980 old class mate Marion Institute Jay McKee recently sent picture 12year-old son David new Sig Kadet anxious fly David still learning stage doing quite well Another Junior doing great things Willie Kimzy shown picture below flying model Gossamer Condor No fellow picture below Junior willing pitch Junior Program Thats District IV VP Chuck Foreman Sig Cub built last Executive Council meeting built meeting council member got kit study build use promote Junior Program No fellow picture below Junior either Its Dr Boyd little red wagonwhich uses carry around equipment Dr Boyd member Chottrnnnga RC Cluh Members club alerted mc po tential problem Coca-Cola seems Tom Bates noticed radio controlled robot front local Coke plant stopped discovered controlled seven-channel Kraft 72160 blue white Coca-Cola Company has about 200 throughout country So far CocaCola Company has very cooperative local clubs regarding frequency conflicts AVP Tom Thacker busy Atlanta try ing help get some control line kit buyers join local control line clubs AVP Ed Moorman busy trying get Dis trict V control line newsletter going Mike Steart Box 407 Rt 1 Jackson GA 30233 looking some combat competition Come control linerslets get together AVP Phil McDowell working OC Stewart Nashville area get free flight club going OC great free flight contest mid-May may have some pictures next issue Atlanta Drone Society managed get 42 planes out Gwinett County Airshow got letter appreciation air field Good public relations unsung hero month member ADS club field weekend fly help beginners help contests just available need help club Secretary/Treasurer helped write type club yearbook Israel Dubin strengths club Thanks Israel AMA card proved its worth mem bers Imperial RC Club Bartow FL Annual EAA Sun Fun Fly Lakeland AMA card carriers allowed flight line having real pilots li censes following members models display Bob Hunter P-Si Rick Meland 80 Model AViatjon David McKee doesnt have tell likes modelsthe look face says Willie Kimzy few trim problems model Gossamer Condor did builder real Both finally got craft fly ADS Club President David Gellar visible background surrounded planes Chuck accepted challenge proved could build flying rubber-powered model Juniors will accept challenge WACO Eugene Hayden P47 Bill Manley Coot Rod Spanier Pietenpol Ernie Baker Labelle Don Roberson Ugly Stick Ken Pazda New Era Bob Daniell B-i 7 Bob Daniell way quad raplegic theres club four members Everybody Somebody Anybody Nobody day club needed some thing important done Everybody sure Somebody would Anybody could have done Somebody got mad because thought Everybodys job Nobody knew Everybody wouldnt ended up Everybody blamed Somebody actually Nobody asked Anybody job never got done Illinois ana ucky ouri DISTRICT REPORT Horrace Cain District VI VicePresident 525 Weidner Road Buffalo Grove II 60090 Assodate VicePrasideels chuck Oslano 4631 N Mitchner Indianapolis IN 46226 Richard Gerling III 3611 Greenlield Rd Guincy IL 62301 Frank Hughes 401 S Birch Plattsburg MO 64477 Glenn Lee 819 Mandrake Batavia IL 60610 Helen Olsen 620 Old Bonhomrre University City MO 63132 Jim Sears P0 Boy 308 Burgle KY 40310 Bob Underwood 4109 Concord Oaks St Louis MO 63128 Happy Days again Flying season back time mid-May still un settled Northern Illinois read Ill flying Due reduc tion schedules subsequent reductions flight crews find myself position un able get weekends off now Dont look contests season Sorry thats way is reminder seasonal projects District VI clubs Flying muscular dystrophy funds popular activity greats William J Allen DeKaib IL pre senting check CL Annual Benefit contest last September club does such project please send some informa tion hope soon present article exclu sive such clubs July July 13 Chicago IL Model Masters CL meet July 19-20 Bloomington IL Illinois State RC Club Team Fun-Fly Championships host ed SIRS July 19-20 Indianapolis IN Indiana State RC Club Team Fun-Fly Championships July 19-20 Chicago IL SOAR Great Race V July 20 Palatine IL Chicago Acro-Angels Racing-Stunt CL meet July 20 Lansing Pelicans AMA Old-Timers FF Bong Field WI July 20 Libertyville IL Blue Max RC Fun-Fly Nike site July 27 Rockford IL Rock Valley RC Lake County RC Cross Country Race July 27 Lexington KY Blue Grass Soar ing Society two-meter Paul Proefrock Dis trict VI RC Contest Board Around District Bill Barter Lakeland RC Loopers KY comes wortil club president Gary Harrison has taught himself fly helicop ter Gary RCer escapement days has climbed another hill club can con tacted through Bill Rt 3 Box 63 Calvert City KY 42029 Indianapolis IN West Side RC Club pro files several members newsletter Transmitter Example Robert C Herrell Bob 57 born Omaha NE served three years four months US Air Corps instructor present occupation design engineer Hugh J Baker ears Bobs second year club - Board Directors Bob flies Mode 2. interest - sport other interests photography elec tronics Fort Wayne IN Flying Circuits justly proud Joe Spallone Corsair won first standoff scale Toledo using Mit subishi win Best Show Cleveland Canton Good going Joe Contact Bob Suhr 1913 Echo Ct Barton yule IL 61607 complete information impressive schedule open pylon races Mort Bowman Annual Pylon/FunFly Spirits St Louis say mufflers required No doubt about hrand new field Kansas City RC now meets Home Sav ings 17950 E 39th St Independence MO Meetings first Wednesday month 730 pm Bowling Green Kentucky SKYMACS planning leave tracks Ken tucky State Fun-Fly did go read Kentucky FunFly teams will have selected Illinois Indiana will soon select no Missouri club has anything planned Missouri club would like send team Indianapolis September 13-14 contact within next few days Maybe something can worked out May 2 3 beautiful weekend Chicago hotel Alexandria VA arguing about dumb ole AMA stuff should able read about else pages Ill just mention few brief points Model Aviation tobe optional 1981 Ill bet brought up again optional status wont last voted optional have very mixed emotions dont like AMA being wrapped up commercial ventures yet exposed AMAs business through MA council voted cancel Executive Directors present contract early 1981 new contract will negotiated bringing agreements up modern managerial terms AMA may have opportunity move own quarters near Dulles Interna tional Airport cost would much rent AMA will soon have pay present place think decent place work expand long over due employees work day cramped areas like AMA now occupies likely wouldnt stay long motivated very much Im move opinion Executive Council AMAs corporate board directors need meet twice year Several days Janu ary review budget set policies meet newly elected members followed review short meeting August September should enough Any unforseen business could accomplished via conference call above procedure would save AMA considerable amount cash estimate about $25000 Such saving would help pay newly created staff positions Administrative Assistant Flying Site Rep resentative former Assistant Executive Director demoted new outside has recruited course progress CIA Informer always states Progress important prob lem So much monthKeep low keep slow keep nose up turns use lots top rudder Thats what hob shop owners say! Iowa igan esota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Geoff Styles District VII Vice-President 6060 N Lydell Avenue Whitefish Bay WI 53217 Asacasge Vlc-Preadessgs James Clark 4444 Woodviem Or. NO Cedar Rapids IA 52401 John E Lorbiecki 5847 N 67th St Milwaukee WI 53218 Robert 0 Lundberg 4928 Tioga St. Duluth MN 55804 William Rohrng 4494 Tanglawood Tr St Joseph Ml 49085 Al Scidmore 5013 Dorsent Madison WI 53711 Ron Sears 132S Roslyn Pontiac Ml 44054 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 April 26 Greater Milwaukee Asso elation Radio Control Aviation Clubs hosted District VII West Conference held EAA Headquarters Museum Milwaukee warmly greeted looked after EAA staff led Ben Owen thanks EAA hospi talityMore next page August 1980 81 Inside display tent Sun & Fun Fly Headed Russ Knetzger Flying Electrons committee did fine job ganization AVPs attendance Al Scidmore Madison John Lorbiecki Jr Milwaukee Jim Clark Cedar Rapids special guest Dave Brown VP III flew Cincinnati Dave talked visitors came Illi nois Indiana Iowa Michigan Minnesota Wisconsin Workshops given John Lorbiecki radio repair John Lorbiecki Jr engine rework maintenance Don Coe Terry Kohler helicopters Les Hard Lan sing Cards newsletters Dario Brisighella Quarter Scale Art Suhr brought part huge collection antique planes engines Guests free access EAA Muse um day workshops morn ing What collection great planes have $3 admission included fine fried chicken lunch good time popular features con tinuous showing Grand Illusions Mar velous Miniatures both played packed houses day long applause would have made Jay Gerber smile wide ly first photo taken EXPO IV Lansing MI shows left right Jim McNeill AMA Secretary/Treasurer Helen Mrs McNeill Amos Ponder Detroit Cloudbusters Ron Sears AVP May 3rd 4th saw Washington Executive Council meeting will report proceedings because will see detail magazine urge read report have com ments write As said previously AMA Academy please keep eye what decided behalf Well great out flying again am sure members district agree Took last years Aquila out Sun day got over 25 minutes first flight Also present Gregg Seydell Suds City Sailplane Team flew Sagitta well long amazed us flood newsletters am getting editors stressing safety field clean up safety ad justments safety fun flys contests safety Keep up guys gals lets have fun live longer picture shown bottom left Southgate Mall Show held Mil waukee shows AMA booth fronted Phoenix 8 Ron Janis MARKS club picture below Dave Platt WACO Tom Sells Astro Wings Congratulations Anoka County MN RC Club getting flying site Nice going Milt Jewell members Fred Johnson will have hands full making suitable acti vities Give him hand guys Midwest RC Society planning bomb drop August 3 1st Bob Wooley gave some helpful details rig up mechanisms installation club flies out Red ford MI puts out good newsletter Midland MI RC Modelers have busy shows Circle Mall Grace Dow Library Library show month-long event items being secured locked cases Great PR work Thanks Gaines Smith Jeannine Tree newsletter Bong Eagles WI held agreat rummage sale netted $78 club Lakeland WI RC Club holding two pic nics year---one July 13th another September 7th have some fine build ers club dont mind trying unusual models Bob Wischer gave talk radios installation recent meeting collaboration Tom Massopust Des Moines IA Modellaires put out sharp news letter professionally done glossy paper will take part again Sig Annual Contest Sig Field Montezuma IA judg ing timing relaxing also nice member profile issue enjoy reading March ran big show United Rubber Workers Hall Des Moines bumper success lots fun Michigan Antique Modelers have raised enough funds plan three contests 1 980 Joe Kresnak sends monthly letter calendar will have full year Love old-timers hope John Aliman Cedar Rapids IA Skyhawks out hospital back flying again Did see photo flying field June Model via tion Looked beautiful Must try get out see folks some flying Heard Les Coleman last night has al ready reserved Grand Illusions September Thanks Joe Delaney Detroit Aero Modelers very newsy informa tive newsletter nice gesture club dedicate first official event year members have taken last trip life would like join offering condolences Vignoe family recent bereavement Out Council Bluffs IA comes good looking newsletter sent Marvin Heitmann club has contests planned month summer certainly should let Steve Baldwin utilize highly modified transmitter fullest Steve has know ledge ability add options found highest priced radios what offers help club members same cooperation between people hobby really outstanding Circle Masters Milwaukee WI held static display Brookfield Square two days spring know ledge AMA chartered Control Line club Wisconsin very active Ken Morris past VP-District VII advises July Model Aviation Month again Iowa Governor Ray will issuetheproclama tion June 24 1980 1145 am capitol building Des Moines Iowa mem bers invited finally reminderi have copy both AMAs newest movies want club use other good audience get touch will ship both cost will return charge UPS also have get hands 16mm sound projector Good flyinglots luck good landings Arkansas ana 0 New Mexico homa s VIII DISTRICT REPORT John Embry District VIII VicePresidont 509 So Lebanon Street Sulphur LA 70663 Annoojane Vce-Prenldaexos Buzz Averill 9117 La Barranea NE Albuqoerque NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Labanon Sulphur LA 70663 Gene Hernpel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 WillAxen Hurlny 111927 C,mnnrcn PleasanoonTt 78064 Larry Saroor 1415 Manor Dr. Barolennilte OK 74003 long last month full model airplanes write about Starting things off bang spring meeting Executive Coun cil Other pages issue will have synop sis proceedings however want emphasize couple key issues rather long agenda First CDs got little kick pants result January council meeting rules modified re quire 50 entries some contests qualify well-deserved free membership Well runaway finally got straightened out spring meeting rules now same previous years am told have problem some abuse sys tem However other ways will sought handle abuse penalizing huge major ity hard-working Contest Directors deserve far normally get second item very important business involved magazine Model Aviation what now classic case vocal minor ity dictating silent majority vote eight seven return magazine optional status next year know least three polis proved nothing due lack scientific distribution leading phraseology also know some generally against years way doing business However remain convinced member getting magazine mandate both own chart82 Model Avjation Around District er IRS Additionally extra work sorting out twice types memberships HQ financial uncer tainty magazine production will definitely result extra cost means poorer maga zine expensive choose take both So now least suspect issue closed yet What really needed genuine unemotional input majority feel way need know club two individuals simply constitute majority entire District VIII membership about vote clubyes no--the AMA should pro vide magazine Open member part basic membership package dues same present rates including magazine subscription Send results signed two club officers will vote according will membership information 134 clubs District VIII will consider vote representative get 25 club votes minimum three state roughly 20% cross-section realize members club opinion welcome also However am prepared tabulate 8000 individual voteshence club approach Now flying news able get over Beaumont TX Natches River Festival flying events spite very gusty Colorado as atira h Dakota S South Dakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Vince Mankswski District IX Vice-President 105 Waldo Circle Bellevee NE 68005 Aesociste Vice-Presidmina Charles Brennan 2220 Maripose 8I Casper hdV 82601 Ed Coo 8209 Linden Prairie Village KS 66208 Travis McGinnis 8027 VS Slot Circle Arvada CO 80005 Jim Ricketis 516 S Cloudes Sioux Falls SD 57103 Lets begin months report pic ture Russ Ron Ritchey Papillion NE two youngsters picked up some freebee handouts local hobby shop After returned home noticed free-bees carried $295 price tag good see two young people returned store paid item Coincidentally shop owner talking about honest thoughtful modelers boys came settle surprised storekeeper Another thoughtful person favorites Betty Stream newsletter editor winds great time generally basically air show day attended day before fun-fly Everything 1AA Quadras flown Except people wanting play baseball under flight path went great fellows have put together several years row now deserve nod Last weekend attend funeral northern Mississippi way went Acadian RC Club field Lafayette LA scheduled 12th believe Model Aviation Day Cajun Nationals Contest Unfortunately Mother Nature interfered first time delivering over 20 inches rain 24 hours some areas south Louisiana day fore As might imagine contest cancelled Ironically arrived field weather absolutely beautiful problem being new temporary lake around runway Like Beaumont group fellows Lafayette die-hards look rescheduled meet Lafayette fall Most recently able make day Baton Rouge Pattern Sport Scale Contest something over 50 entries went off beautifully hottest day year far have promised some pictures other events Please come through However dont send bunch just very good area event would great secretary/treasurer Womens Inter National Glider Society sent note inter est Christy Martin 3031 South Valentia St Denver CO 80231 new Wings vicepresident newsletter editor Christy Betty would like hear youre interested organization Rex Herring Dickinson ND reports Slope Area Golden Eagles mall show flying demo held week later gave club some nice PR Dickinson Press Rex sent copy article shot mall show Rough Spots What Makes VP Prema turely Grey After two years hard work AMA can see light form 40 frequencies end FCCs tunnel sincere well intended mis directed letter however sent FCC California club letter critical AMAs proposal stating [It best interest RC modeler general public also expressed concern safety doubting possibility safely fly ing 30 aircraft simultaneously Requesting FCC rectify serious mistake club contended majori ty RC fliers already pleased current allotment frequencies first group Ive heard has enough frequencies already areas high interference need total frequencies available does equate corresponding number models aloft time FCC will no doubt review letter investigate allegations report its find ings triplicate review some dozen letters type could stall acquisition new frequencies years come moral story have question ask - dont shoot hip Again governing body Acade Model Aeronautics has again resurrected optional magazine issue Academy according American Heritage Dictionary 1 association scholars 2 school special instruction does need send its members ruled Executive Council its educational journal Model virJtion Model Aviation now 1981 mem bership option large number mem bership elect take advantage Academys founding principle some major changes will occur primarily form reduced magazine us believe principles upon AMA founded real loss issue decided vote Execu tive Council Under small light humility council vote still 1/75000th AMA interesting note after fol lowing days long-range planning session least two council members changed minds change came about gan discussing defense IRS vestigation tax-exempt status based fact educational association can see possibility issue being brought up again way can person join club reduced rate dont want club newsletter new addition AVP line-up Ed Cox 8209 Linden Drive Prairie Village KS 913 341 -8840 Ed driving force hind organization Council Clubs greater Kansas City area kick-off council dinner attended AMAs President Witt Executive Director John Worth area club members myself council now includes 10 clubs represents over 350 modelers easy see Ed Cox kind person will benefit AVP Wel come aboard Ed district still need AVPs area represented please contact vice-president now find myself having say find difficult As some may al ready have heard have asked take position AMAs assistant executive di rector Leaving beloved midlands moving Washington DC easy prospect entertain basic motivation behind running office District IX vice-president vision various projectsfrom District IX Nats All-Season Flier Program trips correspondence necessary bring recognition promotion selfawareness district Some goals have achieved still works After few short years much potential momentum building up natural have great personal desire help see projects through completion August 1980 83 encouragement fellow mem bers Executive Council Headquar ters staff membership have helped make decision accept position will last district re port Taking over vice-president dis trict will Travis McGinnis 8027 West 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005303-422-5720 will recognize Mr McGinnis having District IX RC contest co ordinator AVP line judge Nars head judge Las Vegas 79 Nats again will serve 80 Nats Most important however has proven reputation clear thinker listener has ability also desire good job Executive Coun cil approved recommendation Travis District IX vice-president unanimously am meeting Travis bring him upto-date district national affairs will also pass along pictures notes perusal Please kind him have send him club newsletters notes truly feel opportunity serve District IXs vice-president honor can hope partially repaid belief tried best could feel blessed op portunity have met people have made friends Friends lifetime Until meet again ar skies good flying one-flip starts God bless Arizona fornia ii S Nevada 0 Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarboroui District X Vice-President 2501 Armour Lane Redondo Beach CA 90218 Associate VIcePemldesits Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94590 Ales Chisolm 1100 West Shaw Presno CA 93711 Lonnie Kroeber 4295 Boulder Hwy. Las Vegas NV 89121 John Pond 4269 Syoko Circle Son Jose CA 95136 Bob Reynolds RI B Boo 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Siowderr Ave. Long Beach CA 90008 Keith Whitney 14465 Jupiter Or. Soft Lake City UT 04117 Lots cover month some pictures brighten things upl Ill start right off brief report recently concluded council meeting Washington DC Headquarters Relocation Committee came very promising looking offer Reston VA Reston located near Dulles Airport about 20 miles Washingtons downtown Stay tuned fur ther developments Most District X members particu larly California have very vocal wanting go back optional magazine membership originally voted favor mandatory magazine club meetings Ive hear thing option option etc Okay issue came up again motion made make magazine optional seconded vote very closeeight seven passed So 1981 youll once again have choice hope choose take maga zine truly great offering under guiding hand Carl Wheeley council voted write new contract executive director John Worth Johns present contract has no time limit council felt should reviewed often committee formed write new council rescinded earlier decision made January alter method determining free CD membership system reverts back way has years study will made ways cope abuse See protests get listened enough people rise up make selves heard council will can does listen Two other items interest council members now can get $15 day meals wish attending council meetings other travel budget covering district has increased 20% $1200 annually rapidly rising prices airline tickets gasoline prompted know will mean least two outlying clubs district will able visited council approved John Worths request assistant executive director also approved hiring person work Headquarters fill flying site location slot course whole lot business conducted Ive hit highlights met two days also series pre sentations Headquarters Friday Friday evening council went Penny Witts house Earl Wittsdaugh ter buffet meal some drinksa really good time certainly want thank Penny roommate Pam fine evening attended dedication new flying site invitation Dave Johnson Sr Dave belongs Yucaipa Valley Flyers club son president Dave Jr seen just below ribbon cutting lady cutting ribbon widowof Dennis Turner Dennis killed stepped car struck another car field called DennisTurner Memorial Field Dave Jr made first official flight off field twin-engine Kaos real fast mean machine Above see some ot tne nappy special event winners left right Irving Rowe won glider event Next Earl Shephard judge comes Dave Johnson Jr won static scale Next Bill Racer second tun-fly Lastly Mike Todd third funfly 84 Model Aviation Anotner AIl-ea5ofl I-Her taIwart may Mayors nhntn I-ails club pictures later naeurge uooson picssre makes inverted pass over Jef cc Aeromodelers minishow disolays Beautiful view Mile Hi RC Clubs new field Washington council meeting another field dedication took place Southern California Betty Stream AVPs agreed stand thanks Betty Ill let Betty tell about own words Since Jim Washington council meeting asked represent him opening new flying site Sunday May 4 Joe Suzi went tario Motor Speedway Big 0 RC Club dedicated portion huge parking lot RC flying field Although people flying some time took hard work three peopleleo Hopper charter president John Hodges Ron Rossto reach agreement OMS limit use parking lot model fly ing onlyand preventing motorcycles etc tearing up site lot now fenced locked Big 0 members guests allowed use field 0 MS General Manager Ray Smartis attendance receive charter club surance document showing responsibility club its members Several hundred spectators drawn publicity local paper also attendance enloy flying demonstrations put club mem bers especially pleased attend event Hopper Stream families have friends years Leo being former member Bird Club Since area took opportunity attend Scale Olympics sponsored Riverside Raceway another club worked manage ment motor racing facility obtain flying site talked Connie Vaughn doing spadework form ing Southern California chapter QSAA big beautiful people Connie can contacted 10500 Atlantic Avenue South Gate CA 90280 Betty now Secretary/Treasurer WINGS Womens Inter-National Glider Soaring Any female glider jockeys contact Betty want join join Theres strength numbers Bettys address top column sent copy Mar velo us Mini atures Mal Emhart Northern California Mal showed Southern Alameda County Radio Controllers visited club earlier year showed new scale film Mal next plans show Livermore Valley Airmens Association made return visit Rockwell Eagles Club club still hasnt found flying site attendance suffers because meeting presided over club presi dent Ray Terry Club member Phil Mosko mentioned hes involved making couple films Holly wood Char/ic C/ian Curse Dragon Lady has scenes show ing flying RC models other film will shot Canada called Death Hunt has -scale Bristol will crashed lieu crashing full-size Bristol asked show Marvelous Miniatures did loved next meeting attended brand new model group invited first meeting call themselves HAWKS stands Hughes Aircraft Wireless Kon trol Society club official club Hughes Aircraft hoping company will help obtain site invited clubs vice-president Bob Akita meeting conducted President George Scott showed Modelings Grand Illusions terrific new AMA scale film weekend MAC Show found Fresno Thats didnt see up invitation District X Free Flight Contest Board member Joe Norcross meeting important club celebrating 40th year club strictly Free Flight plan being around another 40 years meeting conducted club president Corky Mullen writes month ly column newsletter inciden tally has around about 35 years Above Corky cake pre pared visit Free Flight model cake towing banner saying Welcome Jim picture taken Bill Booth showed club scale film Model ings Grand Illusions really enjoyed especially pleased over Peanut Scale shots Im open invitations attend meeting want either movies shown meeting let know Dont forget Ive got AMA display booth Its just thing mall show Let know need Ill send THERMALS Alaska 0 Idaho ana S Oregon ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District Xl Vice-Prenident 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Associate Vice-Presidents Al Culver 1807 S von Elm Powoello ID 83201 Simon Dreese Rn 1 Boo 48 Broadview MT 59015 Ed McCollouqh 53 SE 61 Portland OR 97215 Orlando Oly Redo 26608 Dover Co Kent WA 98031 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main St Redmond WA 98052 Dont forget Air Fair Kent Space Center 13th 14th June event sponsored Boeing clubs will feature CL FF RC sailplanes rockets addition will fun things whole family including sky diving etc fun event will something everyone informa tion contact Boeing model clubs Flying Sites subject near dear hearts much help ourselves know have soap box before believe vital hob by/sport recent Executive Council meeting positive action taken start program will great benefit AMA mem bers program will take months devel op end result will clubs better informed about keep acquire find flying sites should ask word keep first list Reason keeping flying sites lot easier other two lot reliable Let us come back point minuteit very important Back program objective build comprehensive set information flying sites first AMA Headquarters has good bit information complete organized help us properly respond particular situations new program will pursue site sources aggressively build kind information other de tails member Flying Site Com mittee can tell you need help get whole thing going As individual member club has undergone flying site problem can serve everyone putting down paper situations have documented better job can done understanding what what given situation what-not-to-do bit important what-to-do Avoiding mistakes import ant doing something positive given site situation basic categories information desired dealing wit-h situation almost did lose flying site overcame objections use site Equally important acquisition flying sites including found dealt worked out what would differently same situa tion next time surely getting pic ture best way help yourself face site problem future help get information Headquarters now Send what can AMA Headquarters attention Flying Sites Back keeping sites Few us spend time necessary keep sites Relation ships owner neighbors ex tremely important Most often stop occasionally ask going will find out about problem before gets big can handle Most owners especial ly government agencies will live lot complaints know working toward solving cannot control everyone flying site tell ask help getting better control good relationship owners cannot overstated Noise safety cannot pushed too hard dont need another lecture Consider however much trouble bad apple club causing Would better attack problem before bad apple has caused major incident Think about No likes SOB make fellow modeler mad often wonder much trouble consider major accident hassle neighbors etc Please write August 1980 85 JUNIO FLIGHT ED WHITTEN Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 Used Styrofoam Plates SchooIs Cafeteria Basis NYC Program June 80 column entitled Just Supposin have idea no aeromodeling program Sort New York City school system Far No sooner issue AMA members hands received letter Herbert Siegel Director Industrial Arts visits Columbia University flying sessions Samuel Gary Supervisor Industrial Arts Howard Kelem President NYC Aerospace Teachers Association Actual ly knew something activity now program described detail several basic models read teaching aids displayed flown Aeromodeling classes regular part curricula schools taking part Aviation including buildingand flying models used teaching courses higher grades actual full-scale flight training ground support courses taught keep costs down styrofoam plates trays collected dining room used beginner model parts except mo tor stick propeller Variety spice life several gliders rubber-powered models have designed Howard Kelem Cal Drucker other teachers de signed use size thickness foam available plates trays Reduced plan Cloud Hopper 17 span ROG fuselage 1 /8x 3/8 hard balsa Fin stabilizer 1/16 thick foam wing cabin 1/8 thick Building easy quick Half-inch wide strips masking tape hold cabin fin fuselage White glue like Elmers joins wing halves cabin stabilizer body tape reinforces wing Dont overlook inexpensive very serviceable material getting program off ground Comes Another Good Book John Kaufmann Fresh Meadows NY brought us excellent book Flying HandLaunched Gliders published William Mor row Company latest book Fly published Doubleday Fly tries reach wider audience having several elementary projects boomerangs paper hang gliders kites etc well foam-built beginner HLG will also enjoy Willet Fly little winged man flits about liven up structions pertinent impertinent comments Right now book hardback $895 perhaps later will come Out paperback book especially lively well solidly informative hope AMA will provide Fly discount companion Johns outstanding book hand-launched gliders West Baden want take special look activity June Northwood Institute West Baden IN happens indoor fly ing point being made AMA Junior Senior flying overlooked fact Juniors Seniors won first five nual NIMAS record trial contests due age groups competing against records own group year Indoor World Champion ships scheduled too Also agenda first Peanut Grand Prix proxy contest sides record index contest MIAMA sponsoring contests both Manhattan Bostonian Cabin models As know Bostonian concept introduced May 79 Junior Flight column Obviously idea catching So far know contests held Lakehurst NYC California first two flown 7g minimum weight California 14g West Baden will 7g experience far minimum weight should go back 1 Og look ward West Baden experience fur ther guidance What think Juniors Seniors should Thats cjuestion next month See ELEVATOR FIN GLUE WINGo/pee I-fE RE CABINI N HALF WING MAKE z PIN TO HOLD RUB August Martin GLUE ELEVATOR TO BOTTO1 OF JSELACE High School- Capt Howard 1e-em Asirstan Pincipal Supevision can Cducasion 86 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1980/08
Page Numbers: 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86
1979 FInancial Report good year financially come far exceeded budget prediction budget showed $1402390 total mem bership income actually received $1508699 gain $106309 Also other income totaled $116080 vs budgeted $96500 gain $19580 actual total income $1624780 before magazine allocation vs budgeted total come $1498890 therefore produced $125890 income fore cast actually net income after deduction expenses $1 98541 plus $20697 magazine result wiped out last years beginning deficit $58135 ended up total year-end surplus cluding magazine profit $161104 According budget obviously conserva tive hindsight expected wipe out previous deficit very strong membership year however produced much bigger net income anyone dared predictinstead losing about 9000 mem bers 1978 total 71230 vs 1979 budget 63579 netted about 3000 less 68376 surprisingly small dip major dues increase Meanwhile 1980 budget also proving very conservative budgeted about 7% increase members currently running little over 10% over 70000 already signed up 1980 Thus stead 74489 members previously budg eted 1980 should expect about two three thousand end result fore should surplus about $100000 instead $77000 previously budgeted such back-to-back surpluses no dues increase 1981 seems necessary though inflation continues escalate membership growth continues should able match inflationthe trend suggests should top 80000 members 1981 good position therefore de spite inflation holding dues line through next year will offering better value dues increase went effectgiving same benefits dollars worth less will almost reduced dues have apprears survived worst part current dues period outlook excellent 1981 John Worth Executive Director AMA Annual Open Meeting As called AMA by-laws An nual Meeting open AMA members hereby announced take place site 1980 National Model Airplane Champion ships Wednesday August 13 8 pm Wilmington Airfield exact building room location will posted official Nats bulletin board airfield AMA BALANCE SHEET DECEMBER 31 1979 Assets Current Assets Cash Checking Accounts 1 58685 Petty Cash11161 Cash Savings Accounts including earned interest ounts Receivable Owed Us Misc Accounts Receivable Nats Sponsor Pledgesi 979 MA Advertising Receivables Employees Loans___________ Deferred Charges MA Future Issue Costs$ Prepaid Insurance Miscellaneous Prepaid Exp 1980 Membership Supplies& Expenses Guaranty Deposits Resale-Supplies Inventory - Nats Souvenir Inventory Paper Inventory Printing & Duplication__________ Fixed Assets Furniture & Equipment -- Contest/N ats Equipment Automotive Equipment -__________ Total Less Reserve De preciation Total Assets 1795072 66000 3765680 44844 2897431 1838250 588923 4520587 270000 1688601 198000 - -$103756821 5671596 181304 - $ 12183096 $8647488 -353688 -584336 -9585512 - $126287734 Liabilities & Fund Balances Current Liabilities Accounts Payable $ 7501 620 Employees Escrow441000 Res Unrelated Bus Tax MA magazine2i216 - $ Deferred Income Membership Dues 1980 - $95053325 Club Charters 1980 158100 FAI Stamps 1980 Amounts held behalf AMA Teams Scale Team $ 102919 Control Line 292940 Indoor Team Program 180943 FF Team Program 1696124 RC Team ProgramSoaring 00 RC Team ProgramAerobatics - 65933 Fund Balances Restricted Scholarship Fund $ 269165 Howard McEntee Fund 109700 AMA Property Fund 846642 Eight-Ball Fund 23000 AMA-FAI Fund Surplus 2540 Russ Barrera Museum Fund 525 Reserve Insurance Claim 3. Unrestricted Deficit 1-1-79 adjusted5813509 Net Income year AMA General19854164 Net Income year Model Aviation2069734 Total Fund Balances Total Liabilities & Fund Balances 70 Model Aviation AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents r ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 8301336 95677025 $2339859 $3859125 - $ 0389 - $ 126287734 Synopsis DI May 3 1980 Executive Council Meeting 1 Competition License time next dues restructuring yet scheduled competitors will required pay special fee obtain stamp will applied AMA membership card order eli gible enter sanctioned competition 2 HO Relocation Obtaining specific written proposal concerning potential Reston VA site suburb Washington DC authorized possible council Vote during bcfore next council meeting 3 Flying Site Representative hiring full-time HQ employee work flying site problems authorized 4 Contest Director Qualification pro gram approved evaluate Contest Direct ors based upon special questionnaire used district vice-presidents questionnaire developed soon possible 5 Show Team Managers proposal authorize free membership per team per year show team manager approved similar free memberships qualified Con test Directors 6 CD Free Memberships return previous policy free CD memberships approved retroactive January 11980 7 Contest Sanctions Beginning January 1 1981 sanctions will cost same$5and free sanctions will discontinued 8 Optional Magazine approved return magazine optional choice effec tive January 11981 9 Executive Director Contract approved require elected council members plus NAA representative vote changes Executive Directors contract also approved cur rent contract would terminate end first council meeting 1981 favor new contract drafted meantime committee composed three council members help AMAs legal coun sel new contract approved current contract will continue force 10 30-Day Trial Memberships ap proved modify recently approved poli cy make membership effective day following postmark date mailing 11 Special Interest Group Recognition previously proposed policy see January 80 minutes approved except requirement annual dues payment de leted also requirement citizens US AMA members changed residents 12 HO Insurance noted executive director AMA comptroller now bonded $100000 other l-IQ employees bonded $50000 13 Business Advisory Committee pro posal approved establish committee provide expert financial guidance HQ Executive Council 14 Show Team Districts agreed new Show Team Policy Committee should asked recommend show teams should operate within own dis tricts coordination avoid conflicts 15 Redistricting Ill VII approved poil should taken districts determine boundaries should changed between 16 AMA No 2 Model Sig Cub tentatively approved pending acceptance manufacturer several suggested changes such prefabbed nose hook bulk kit packs HQ offer 17 Non-Flying Sanctions procedure sanction shopping mall shows similar static model display events approved cluding exemption AMA membership CD requirements such events 18 1979 Financial Statement unanimously approved previously submitted No Members 3327 796 4445 1684 Member DuesRate Juniors0$ 500 Juniors01300 Seniors@750 Seniors@1550 Family Open @ 17001469 Open @ 2500 56317 Booster @ 500 251 Booster @ 1300 87 Total Memberships Partial year credits Total Membership Income Magazines Members 58884 Subtotal Other Income Life Memberships450000 * Less Transferred Property Fund75000 Transferred Film Project100000275000 NAR Service & Affiliation Fees 293400 Contributions Received Toledo Weak Signals180000 Miscellaneous29378 *L Transferred Schlrshp Fund 18875020628 Club Charter Fees3101800 Sanction Insurance146500 Sanction Fees449700 FAI Stamps760300 Supply & Souvenir Sales-Net1027507 Film Rental309400 Interest Income4184233 Misc Member Service Fees1039543 MA Advertising & Other Income _________ Total Other Income Gross Income Deduct Operating Expenses 108797831 Expense Allocation Magazine Magazine Unrelated Business Tax Operating Income Special Projects 1979 Trans AM Net Costs 1839419 Less Budget Allocation Gen Fund J9QQQ 339419 Nats Net Costs 2640703 Less Budget Allocation Gen Fund JQ99QQ 1640703 FF World Champs Net Income344413 Less Transferred AMA/FAI FundA4413 _________ Net Income 19 1980 8udget An updated version incorporating changes voted Janu ary 80 meeting approved also approved executive director should receive 3% cost-of-living increase per other employees amount having cluded previously approved budget New additions updated budget Continued page 78 Total $ 1663500 1034800 3333750 261 0200 2497300 140792500 125500 1131 00 152170650 1300672 150869978 47107200 103762778 jjQ0j1 115370789 J4293536503 21834286 Magazine Allocation Per Member Total Member Magazines $800$636800 8001347200 80045053600 80069600 47107200 48137989 15261328 18720567 65827767 63758033 2069 734 *Contribution & Life membership donations earmarked specific Funds Donors AUgUSt 198071 AMA INCOME STATEMENT FOR 12 MONTHS ENDING DECEMBER 31 1979 Presidents OUTLK Earl F Witt 26 Warwick Drive Chambersburg PA 17201 MAY COUNCIL MEETING May Executive Council Meeting will reported detail elsewhere ever some actions have received much membership interest input taken council apparently reflecting position majority membership First full-time posi tion Flying Site Assistant Coor dinator approved Second free CD membership restrictions instituted January Executive Council Meet ing rescinded Third council voted eliminate mandatory maga zine subscription membership 1981 RULE CHANGE CYCLE new 1980-81 AMA rule books printed distributed four months rule year Ideally rules should out member ship four months before new rule year order give competition mod elers ample time make necessary changes upcoming competition two year cycle established give ample proposal comment review decision time felt year cycle resulted arbitrary rule changes meet deadline rule book late often available until middle contest season part rule making procedures managed appointed officials working rule proposals dur ing spare time com pensation knowing personal circumstances time available contest board member would un fair pass judgment profi ciency nor would terminating appoint ments replacing board members meet deadlines has suggested insure meeting schedules since replacements unknown quantity Therefore would like propose three year rule cycle would retain two year rule change procedures should insure having competition rule books possession least six months prior effective date would like have membership opinion proposal NATIONAL CL SOCIETY Laird Jackson has taken another step toward creating often discussed Na tional Control Line Society has cir culated letter among key control line organization officers columnists proposing such society heartily endorse proposal feel should receive support control line interests organization would similar National Free Flight Society opinion successful model socie ties Control line fliers relatively small part AMA membership further fragmented orga nizationally respective phases control line numbers rather small promoting objectives An umbrella organization such National Control Line Society would give control line interests enoughstrength membership effectively provide continuing leadership support specialized control line publication CONFLICT OF INTEREST As members may have read other model magazines Mr Hurst G Bowers has written open letter President AMA Possibly Mr Bowers responding request membership input thereby brought up matter has long matter deep concern think demands response explanation members AMA following paragraph Mr Bow ers statement issue Another matter becoming quite apparent can untold damage entire modeling hobby country cliq ism political infighting within AMA Specifically gains dis tinct impression some elected offi cials may using positions maneuver employment within organization salaried staff members Much has said regarding prac tice double dipping federal em ployees much repugnant within organization such remove grounds doubt 72 Model Aviation Relaxing between sessions FAI meetings lounge French Aero Club area believe elected official should required sign pledge accept AMA salaried em ploy ment position within period less three years after leaving elected office should also apply members elected officials fami ly There should no grandfather clause should done once As experienced executive know recognize hazards absence such provision by-laws published policy ganization such AMA Therefore Im sure will use good office immediately implement such policy provide exemplar leadership being first sign pledge Although would go far call AMAs hiring practices double dip ping since elected officials AMA paid shadow such hiring practices has concerned pros pect being employed AMA Executive Director being held over conscientious AMA elected appointed officer casts suspicion actions vote controversial sues voting convictions representation electorate voting obtain favor future employer puts indi vidual position having conflict interest should exist organization such councils authority matter hiring AMA employees hiring Executive Director Although John Worth President council appointed him Executive Direc tor 1963 special situation will read History Acade Model Aeronautics Willis C Brown Dick Black will see Academy time Executive Director about months operating funds bank no money offer Executive Director feel extremely fortunate time history have area three officers former officer pitch help run Academy John Worth AMA President Carl Wheeley AMA Secretary/Treasurer Maynard Hill District IV Vice President former President Walt Good Coun cil appointed John Worth Executive Director voted Maynard Hill Pres ident 1964 Apparently another time history another staff member con sidered position page 48 AMA history Carl Wheeley re ported people suggested become Executive Director 1955 AMA President Keith Storey other council members recognized modeling expertise important running such association felt position Executive Director should filled person experi ence fields fund raising public relations organizational manage ment shadow conflict interest has existed some form another over various AMA officials several times history Johnny Clemens President number discussions ideas would have put Johnny AMAs payroll some manner last proposal presented Executive Director have AMA lease build ing Dallas AMA museum conjunction Johnnys hobby shop return use AMA leased space would manage museum latest situation has under discussion some months has Executive Directors announce ment hiring Vince Mankowski District IX Vice-President Assist ant Executive Director Prior election AMA Presi dent daughter AMA em ployee Between time elected termination employment found quite uncomfortable diffi cult impartial interests Implementing policy may dif ficult under current circumstances however will Mr Bowers suggests provide leadership respect being first make such pledge time would like assure membership 32 plus years have actively involved AMA have never sought employment Academy Although will al ways willing work assist way will benefit AMA mem bers will seek nor accept employ ment Academy Model Aero nautics As other elected prospective officers will have leave up own individual consciences whether will make such pledges Since foregoing written have informed Executive Director District VII Vice-Presi dent Geoff Styles has employed Flying Site Coordinator MEMBERSHIP MEETING As part AMA bylaws meet ing held year general membership Since National Cham pionships bring largest varied attendance natural AMA picked meeting place through years attend ance meeting has fallen off last year believe council members attendance general members obvious mail received council Headquarters reason lack attendance apathy problem other things essential running Nats seems lack publicity about meeting Years ago events competitors fewer everyone hung out specific area needed simple announcement-to day because large number con testants numerous locations times events make simple announce ments impossible year council has asked Headquarters publicize nual meeting council may have opportunity speak one-toone basis members about needs would like kickoff publicity about meeting announcing will National Model Airplane Championships Wilmington OH Wednesday August 13th Although exact time place has selec ted usually early evening dormitory lounges Check AMA Headquarters Nation als Nats News time place hope see members possible present August 198073 Joe Bridi Giant Scale Long Beach SECRETARY-TREASURERS REPORT Jim McNeiII AMA Secretary-Treasurer 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Mr Harvey C Neel York Area RC Club York PA wrote letter some time ago am answering til now am sending advance copy information members chartered club behalf club members Harvey states give good report monies accounted come AMA Headquarters good report spent firm belief no employee member executive board shall allowed personal use funds belong AMA statement shows employees allowed use AMA money no interest benefit demand halted etc. practice has now stopped Har vey no longer staff members borrow AMA money last time looked Mr Carl Maroney owed $1291 home office does maintain policy small advances against salary hour ly employees As Secretary/Treasurer has approval question $18885 Retire ment Fund since non-profit ganization seems like expense should set up type organization increase over $4000 year can see headed much will increase dues coming years disagree Harvey AMA matching fund basis penny penny individual employee up 5% though Federal Government allows up 15% half employee half Academy fund assigned insurance company invests Non-profit non-profit dues money dues money hold good employees have run business like business want complete breakdown salaries what part employee pays retirement plan am going publish per sonal information magazine ever salaries par lower comparable wages DC area AMA running red feel scholarship program worth though small amount eliminated would add about $1000 balance end year members dues could cut small margin prime factors responsible non-profit status Harvey element helping Juniors hav ing scholarship program thousand dollar drop overall bucket per haps single best investment AMA could possibly make wish wish persons trying help Juniors did agree make maga zine mandatory above fur nish $10750 worth free magazines officers CDs real slap face since figure over 1500 free copies rest us must pay Youve got point Mr Neel nice soap opera two sides Let say 1 council voted last meeting restore magazine option 2 Some thought being given now requiring Contest Directors earn free memberships pay extra magazine Please give us breakdown $14000 staff travel Either travel lot sure lot road Staff travel includes shipping em ployees Nats annually clerical Also travel trade shows etc public relations watch expense too Will please explain AMA money invested projected income $20000 interest seems very small looks okay us really watch investiture money vested safely Last least $53000 spent FAI NAA Will take serious look plus Nats loss es believe very expensive few people benefit Lets take NAA first Without NAA would no AMA AMA part NAA affiliate National Aeronautic Association NAA officially designated organization US FAI Paris AMA official body represent modeling Without umbilical cord would dissolve tomorrow would out business people under stand first join AMA unfamiliar competition flying cost SOc/adult member Last year paid $28893 NAA parent ganization send no money FAI spend money annually flying teams delegates Paris sometimes hosting World Championships events have mixed feelings about Na tionals year fly pro vide patronage However Secretary Treasurer suggested important Nats officials either find some way stop losing money aban don forget dropped bomb January Florida council meeting hope have answered some questions would like invite members York PA RC Club Washington DC visit home office guests will tell what day coming year Ill drive up Birmingham have 74 Model Aviation Pictured L-R Chuck Berry Cora Puzon Cora lady flier long 17-year history Birmingham RC Association Cora sporting 60 Webra powered RCM Trainer fascinated hobby secretly vows another year shell beat man club lot farther drive Ill glad come pick day see woman holding two ignition antique engines Miss Lulie E Baugh age 2 Two similar ones will given away free October Mr Tommy MacLaughlins annual Old Timer Contest Pensacola FL Nothing have win free flight competition SAM rules apply Pre-1943 chuck glider pre-1943 towline glider SAM rules apply Mr Ron Sharpton buddy Coolie Reynolds furnishing en gines prizes Any questions write Ron Sharpton Route 1 Box 213-C Daytona Beach FL 32014 have screaming about ignition engine theyre giving away Pensacola free Come get OK Dear Secretary/Treasurer item last month about Horrace Cains comments deserves answer concerning claim waste involved AMAs participation Toledo RC Conference asks AMAs higher paid people clerical help could selling patches Well same reason various manufacturers send top people Joe Bridi companys booth also Glen Hazel Siga foose Dave Brown etc gave basic oversimplified swer PR top people answer ques tions listen problems get pulse feel AMA members talk potential non-members about pects AMA should kept mind too AMA handles thousands dollars ledo selling Nats sponsorships magazine advertising hundreds memberships other things besides patches Furthermore having HQ executive staff members Toledo AMA actually saved moneyclerks get paid overtime execu tive staff doesnt worked far longer 8 hours three days gave up weekend home impor tantly because wanted offering own spare time hours providing AMA higher level help less cost would have possible sending clerks instead As justification top people Toledo about elected Execu tive Council members themselves least five hand including AMA pres ident secretary-treasurer Toledo obviously important enough AMA well represented Im sure council members thought wasteful would stay home themselves Several vice-presidents other districts paid own wayHorrace Cain however submitted bill travel reimbursement Meanwhile AMA HQ employees Toledo sold enough goods services pay cost having did fabulous job PR well AMA officers scene including some Mr Horrace Cains district praised HQ effort Toledo deservedly J Worth Executive Director MORE Dear Jim reading Secretary/Treasur ers report July 1980 issue have couple suggestions reference member ship related problems reference Mr James R Deans nonreceipt 1980 license left feeling Mr Dean felt HQs fault did receive card wonder other members got same im pression! check records indicates made no mention yet new address simply informed us new address would effective certain date could have sent li cense correct address suggestion publish prob lem letters perhaps can use teach members avoid same pitfalls above case point learn al ways give effective date address change know initiate change provide continuous service Another subtle point Mr Deans prob lem evidently processed renewal much faster thought wouldOther wise would have Oregon ad dress receive license Perhaps can illustrate positive points problem situ ation future reports other suggestion concerns request members write concerning problems appreciate interest being responsive membership feel routine membership problems can better handled HQ staff direct basis member writes directly HQ gets handled immediately because staffed routinely handle functions members write may delayed somewhat depending schedule HQ ends up handling complaint anyway Perhaps can encourage member write HQ send copy way problem gets immediate attention still aware problem respond problem will copy response Please accept above gesture help provide better service member seems critical please view attempt helpful Sincerely William K Smythe Membership Director AMA HQ Sate Flying No Accident Minutes utive Council Meeting January 19 1980 Sheraton Airport Motel Orlando FL following attendance President Earl Witt Chambersburg PA Secretary/Treasurer Jim McNeill Birmingham AL Executive Director John Worth Fairfax VA Vice Presi dent District Clifton Piper Atkinson NH VP-Il John Grigg Lockport NY VP-Ill Dave Brown Cincinnati OH VP-IV Chuck Fore man Mechanicsville VA VP-V Bill Mathews Birmingham AL AVP Glenn Lee Batavia IL proxy VP-VI Horrace Cain VP-VII Geoffrey Styles Whitefish Bay WI Past Presi dent Johnny Clemens Dallas TX proxy VP-VIII John Embry VP-IX Vince Mankow ski Bellevue NE VP-X Jim Scarborough Re dondo Beach CA VP-XI Homer Smith Seattle WA Also attending Richard Jackson AVP-SC Charles Alba LA Ron Morgan Nats Execu tive Committee Present AMA Headquarters Execu tive Staff Frank Ehling Technical Director Gisele Jackson Comptroller Micheline Madi son FAI/Contest Boards Director Larry Bo lich Special Events Director regular meeting AMA Execu tive Council brought order 900am President chaired meeting Note districts VI VIII repre sented proxies did have voting privileges maximum number votes 12 9 Vice Presidents President Secretary/ Treasurer Executive Director I APPROVAL OF NOVEMBER 19 1979 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MOVED seconded accept draft version minutes motion failed 1 IX 11 against Subsequently suggested changes re viewed several accepted thus MOVED seconded accept No vember 1979 minutes corrected motion passed uanimously II AGENDA previously published agenda augmented subsequent items Council members MOVED seconded approve agenda amended motion passed unanimously President commented produce agenda dictated Council inputs required latest three weeks ahead Council meeting subsequent items received will appear published agenda Ill INSURANCE Commercial Show Teams Sponsors Discussion item concentrated upon December 1979 fatal accident Shea Stadi um New York need prudent dealing subject print generally agreed AMA members should apprised circumstances facts accident publication Mode/Aviation information approved insurance company MOVED seconded material regardless source appear Model Aviation concerning fatal New York accident Shea Stadium will re Continued page 77 AUgUSt 198075 AMA EXPENSE STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING 12/31/79 Expense Salaries$45097674 Annuity1560495 Payroll Taxes2901819 Total related salaries Rent Approx 5000 sq ft *Tele phones Postage & Freight exclusive membership processing Membership Processing & Postage Membership Insurance Rule Books Public Relations Awards Film Projects-Production Travel Equip Rental Film Library-HQ Service Officer Service VP Budget Council Mtgs etc Magazine Officers CDs etc Staff Travel-Council Trade Shows Mtgs Office Supplies Stationery Office Equipment maintenance Dues Subscriptions Printing & Xerox Professional Fees Legal & Audit Insurance General Depreciation Bad Debts Personal Property Taxes Licensing FAI Teams Programs Meetings Allocation** NAA Divisional Fee 1979 Trans Am Allocation 1979 Nats Allocation Scholarship Fund Allocation Totals Exclusive MA Mag Direct Costs Model Aviation Magazine Direct Costs Res Unrelated Bus Tax Model GeneralMembershipAviation AdminjstrServicesMagazine Total $ 49559988 $ 3079562 1300900 2722025 9271551 13409194 392950 3325620 93177 3299202 5799 3679772 1158534 1052000 1948411 192955 191224 1738568 1891478 1376623 1124962 104611 200125 2889300 2889300 1500000 1000000 1 000 00 109497831 8607688 434962 650500 $13381200 1539800 195100 7027771327356 9271551 13409194 392950 93177 3299202 5799 3679772 1158534 645052 682049 48212 105241 503320 1891478 1376623 1124962 104611 200125 10 0000 25414084 584500 77200 19100 574620 40772571 48137989 358716 _________ __________ Total Expense$157994536 $ 25414084 $ 40772571 **Actual expenditures year $281 2439 balance AMA-FAI Fund surplus $14189900 342900 *direct cost FAI & Contests Nets $ 7434000 461900 195100 Public Relations $ 5947200 300000 260200 291712265149135031 3325620 292262 28943 28683 86928 406948 194800 19300 19100 260800 2889300 2889300 1000000 1526132816035697 48137989 358716 __________ $63758033$16035697 194800 19300 19100 31 2900 1500000 12014151 $ 12014151 AMA Headquarters Organization JOHN WORTH [~iyDirecsor Contests Records Printing Supply Service Museum Bonus Coupons Trophies Delta Dart Youth Programs Public Relations Show Teams Hats PR Trade Shows Displays Exhibits Promo ticinal Materials Sajety Code Insurance FCC Iiaison Frequency Committee Firing Sites Noise Accident Reports Hall Fame Officer Supplies Scholarship Program Executive Director Co rrespovdcvce Accounting Finances Budget Investments Rules Proposals Contests Boards Team Selection World Records World Chain pionships FA Coordination Special Interest roups Address Changes Insurance Certificates Supply & Service Member Club & Chapter Services Iicense Problems Subscriptions Film Library Hats Processing Computer Services Mailing CARLWHEELEY FRANK EHLING LARRYBOLICH CARIMARONEY JOYCE HAGER GISELEJACKSON MICHELINE MADISON KIPSMYTHE Publications DirTechnical DirSpec Events DirAdministr AsstExecutive SecComptrollerFAI/CB DirectorMembership Dir BILIWINTERDEBBIEDEWSANNMASSALEDENISEHEWITTDIANEHAWLEY EditvrSunctians SecSpec Events AsstLINDA BROWNAccaccntvg Ast Clerk Typist DEBBIE RENAULTMARY ANNE CIIRTIN Editarial AstAccosrttitt Clerk ROSS MaMULLEN Assistant Editer HERB SILBERMANN Art Directer JOHNNIE SHIPLEY Pablicatiaris Astt Permasent Part-Time s-Tempvrary Pan-Time takes lot people administrate needs membership organization over 70000 members chart notes names various positions along brief listing noting people and/or departments handle various areas administration Over next few months staff will added fur ther Assistant Executive Director full time Flying Site Aid representative also another secretary Meanwhile 1980 expected alltime record membership year least 750001 further expectation over 81000 members 1981 NORMA CIIRLINGSANDREA PETERSON Club SecretarySecretary MIKE WOODFOLKcAROL MERFELD Mail ClerkMembership Cvvrd ART STEINER Stack Clerk ANTHONY HOLMES Stack Clerk MARY BuRROuGHS ELAINE FLINT Reveptianists SHIRLEY SHIPLEY Pls & Mitrvvraphivt LORRAINE MATHER HILDA PAULSEN Clerk Clerk -r IANET CLIFTONGLORIA COOK Clerh Clerk 76 Model Aviation As 6/2/80 lIlvcdel elation Magazine Plans orders Advertising Contents Hobby Shop Sales Phctos Articles Minutes 1/19/80 Cont page 75 viewed cleared insurance company lawyer motion passed 9 3 against II IV Pres Careful scrutiny given Presi dents proposed message membership concerning New York accident addi tional notes Executive Director After discussion combined message accept ed Council MOVED seconded submit re view attorney representing AMA New York accident Presidents message includes added paragraphs Ex ecutive Director motion passed amended 5A 11 1 against V AMENDED seconded third paragraph Presidents message changed less specific statement add assurance insurance coverage con tinues AMA members amendment passed 11 1 against V B Excluding Professionals Insur ance Coverage subject coverage professionals ie paid perform air shows model flying demon strations discussed view possibly exclude AMA liability protection Noting comment AMAs legal coun sel Executive Director advised Council definition professional conditions under coverage would would apply must stated AMA insurance company put position interpreting professional non-professional situations Executive Director further advised issue may solved adopting regu lations Safety Code covering condi tions acceptable operations rather attempting define professionals ban ning anyone MOVED seconded adopt follow ing language added AMAs Safety Code air shows model flying demon strations single straight line must estab lished side flying other side spectators Only per sons essential flight operations permitted flying side line others must spectator side Flying over spectator side line prohibit ed unless beyond control pilots [and will void AMA insurance protection pilots] exceptions may per mitted under special circumstances involving consideration site conditions model size weight speed power must joint ly approved AMA President AMA Executive Director motion passed unanimously amend ed 6A AMENDED seconded strike phrase will void AMA insurance protec tion pilots amendment passed 11 1 against Ill Note 1015 am President Executive Director departed attend short meeting Wings Wheels Museum Secretary/Treasurer chaired Presi dents absence IV BANNING OF NITROMETHANE Council discussed question length con cluding general consensus ConMA MAGAZINE INCOME AND EXPENSE STATEMENT year ending December 31 1979 Income Allocated Membership Subscriptions 58884 @ $8$47107200 Direct Advertising Income$15916050 Less Res Bad Debts -500000 Less Agency & Cash Disc. 2071530 - $13344520 Hobby Shop2823156 Other Subscriptions Plans Income-net Free Distributions Officer CD etc Subtotal-Direct Income Total Income Expenses Direct Costs Editorial Expenses Monthly Columnists Drafting Articles Plans Pictures Production Costs Composition Typesetting etc Art & Photo Color Separation Printing Supplies Circulation Expenses Postage Label & Sort Advertising Expenses Commissions - Printing Postage Administrative Costs Telephone Insurance Promotion & Dues Miscellaneous - Travel Total Direct Costs Allocated Expenses % gen AMA exp Salaries & Payroll Tax-Circulation - Salaries & Payroll Tax-Advertising Rent Miscellaneous Office Postage Printing Total Allocated Expenses Total Allocated & Direct Costs Income before taxes Reserve DC Unrelated Bus Tax Reserve Fedl Unrelated Bus Tax Net Income test Board problem Council need rule issue present V AWARDS A AMA Awards MOVED seconded passed issue two Distinguished Service Awards two Supe rior Service Awards Award Excel lence 1115 am President resumed chair B Nets Awards Frank Ehling re sponsible obtaining Nats trophies/awards asked Council approval 1980 trophy design noted considerable savings could result different style recent years asked Coun cil decide whether retain former de sign change less expensive alternative MOVED seconded accept Mr Eh - - 480405 3952 - $17562033 1158534 $18720567 $65827767 - 80500 1066774 3809082 - - 2399225 - - 522952 58945 - - 23311747 18200 2796068 664692 2541882 6773917 1235487 245360 50000 9180 47673 106305 - 6356356 27311069 3460760 10551286 458518 $48137989 12386500 1803400 - 342900 - 349888 - 291712 -86928$1 5261 328 - - 147503 - 211213 $63399317 2428450 5.L16 $ 9734 lings Nats trophy proposal 1980 based economical design motion passed unanimously abs stained VI ABSENTEE VOTING report AMAs legal counsel dated January 14 1980 File No 1808 dealing legality allowing VP cast written vote ab sent Council meeting concludes permissible taking account following condition absent Executive Council members vote counted having entered actual meeting present quorum would have actual attendance general consensus Council will allow absent Council member written signed yes no vote specific agenda item has published ad vance meeting next page August 198077 VII INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR PRO FESSIONAL CLASS FLIERS AND MANU FACTURERS CATEGORY Mr Worth ad vised insurance company willing find someone give us type coverage AMA has define categories Dis cussion indicated confusion concerning subject agen da regard intent suggested perhaps terminology misleading word commercial substituted categories fliers MOVED seconded table issue motion failed 5 for7 against II III V VII XI SIT Pres MOVED seconded refer issue back original proposer Grigg-Il clarification what being sought refer ence professional commercial categories submit specific proposal motion passed unanimously IV ab stained Minutes concluded next month Synopsis Cont page 71 approved amounts hire assistant executive director new flying site repre sentative 20% increase council member expense allowances plus $15 per day food allowance council meetings $10000 a HQ mini-computer accounting 20 Surplus Fund Investments approved continue current policy guaranteed insured investments 21 Key Man Insurance agreed additional offers should sought con cerning such coverage protect AMAs inter est case executive director incapacity 22 Annual Open Meeting Wednesday August 13th Nats Wilmington approved general membership meeting 23 Nats Council Lodging approved council members participate both Nats council meeting November 9 Annual Open Meeting will provided dormitory lodging Saturday through Wednesday 24 W C Logos approved AMA-hosted world championships names AMA FAI will required part logo design 25 Expense Documentation approved executive director should present what financial reporting procedures required both AMA employees volunteer officers also noted secretary/treasurer February 15th deadline submitting requestsfor reimburse ment previous year expenses 26 Pyrotechnics Ban An immediate ban show teams use pyrotechnics ap proved except model rocket operation accordance National Association Rocketry Safety Code 27 Show Team Competition ban competition between show teams wasapproved prevent teams trying outdo other manner compromise safety 28 Awards Several awards approved details published following presenta ions 29 1981 RC Soaring WC Approval tentatively given US-hosted event pend ing specific details proposer possible offering later year FAI 30 Nats-Type Meets Outside US Ap proval given principle Nats-type events Alaska Hawaii Puerto Rico VP appropriate district em powered authorize such event per year also approved AMA provide 15 trophies such mini-Nats Puerto Rico 1980 31 Delta Dart CDs approved provide free membership direct Delta Dart contest upon receipt HQ written report meet pictures suit able publication Further details will provided after council approval official meeting min utes published after Nats council meeting Connecticut Maine achusetts Hampshire Rhode stand S Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinssn NH 03811 Aaoecatn VieePreodonto Robert C Brodear 405 Main Street Nashua NH 03060 Raymond Giboaieau 39 High So. Old Town ME 04468 George Parker 7 Paul Dr Lee MA 01238 Mike Schindter 5 Bolduc Dr. Ledyard CT 06339 Witlion Wiihur6 Lauret Ave. Kittery ME 03904 Well another council meeting has come gone again some fur flew some nitt-gritties gotten down As will surely read issue vote go back optional Model viation magazine squeaker eight seven vote created lot emotion during vote am truly sorry have seen great disappointments chagrin suffered favored continuation mandatory magazine vote favor optional result strong desire District people have way inputs New England solidly favor optional ex pressed desire will part con tinue take magazine seems just didnt like have jammed down throats count hap pening sure vote may come up again after some unexpected changes council between now effective date Janu ary 1981 absence improper proxy allowed simple yes no vote change heart allegiance outlook moral obligation could turn around again Stay tuned folks resignation Bill Winter has tendered immediate acceptance ac tion reportedly because council decision go optional magazine Mr Winter will missed humor rhetoric Happy flying Bill am truly sorry vote did support views ideas about editorial rights privileges true democratic process utilized us no personal animosity assured nitty Now grit ty What about great AMA presidential race So far three contenders note Homer Smith John E Clemens incumbent president Earl Witt Only two will ballot printed October Maybe some others will flush up three sound solid contenders Clemens will hard beat makes ballot Earl Witt has worked hard goals beliefs tenure thus far Homer does have visi bility image others can make up basic intelligence dedication own goals Stay tuned too folks Flying site losses still major concern us throughout country approval hiring full-time person DC improtant department has given sparsely-populated New England having problems sound program maintaining develop ing flying sites already started litera ture advice available asking Watch better information action important area couple letters recently distributed council members members large have concerned two letters state disap proval hiring council members other officers full-time employees first place find impossible believe letters spontaneous second place might considered anti-discriminatory Sort Bakke case perhaps After didnt too badly hiring john Worth Executive Director fresh position AMA president now did Wonder has planting such seeds Maybe kind apprenticeship worthwhilewhat chang ing picture New Jersey York II DISTRICT REPORT Jehn C Grigg District II Vice-President 6387 Budget Drive Lsckport NY 14094 Aesociate Vico-Prosidents Pete Bia,chini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 John Byrve 36-29 213th St Bayside NY 11361 Frank Dresch 9 Siitiom Ave Piscutumay NJ 08854 Hank Likes 46 Cory Dr Tomo River NJ 06753 Adam Suttier 50 Randi Rd. No A-2 Schenectady NY 12309 tank Smith 2 Lorraine Ave Auburn NY 13021 month discuss National issues no better place start re view some major items acted May meeting Executive Council very narrow eight seven vote magazine Model Aviation returned its former optional status effective January 1981 Pressure re-vote issue next meeting August 9 just before Nats will last opportunity year alter decision have strong feel ings either way write immediately intention call re-vote will guided majority response plea must have response hands later August 5 opportu nity direct voice AMA affairs District II residents response please Remember 50-entry minimum Class contest qualify CD free membership Gone Repealed Retroactive January 1 1980 Good move following up bad move However no step back some compensatory action case es tablished flat fee $500 sanctions eliminated issuance free sanctions policy past Now can repeal $50 deposit film rental charged char tered clubs will have furthered mem ber support services flying site director position created funding established Now remains establish job description find right man interested know someone write Chuck Foreman VP Dis trict IV chairman committee important established budget 78 Model Aviation hire true Assistant Executive Director man offered position has accepted put trust judgement may rest assured truly fine gentleman well-qualified individual has offered position earlier proposal recognition Special interest Groups published Model Aviation accepted minor modifica tions significant problems present Contest Board set ups expect board members expert areas category case Joe Friend have very knowledge able board member can expect member board know enough about facet category make best decision issue Doubtful Rec ognition Special Interest groups could lead revision Contest Board procedures wherein groups establish rules interest areas possibility long way offpossibly five years great PR effort deemed worthy enough supported up $1500 matching funds general treasury event denied MODEL AVIATION DAY New York Only Districts II VI Secretary/Treasurer Executive Director supported motion suppose remainder council feels dont need favorable publicity help offset recent bad press Damn leaves full support effort Greater NY Association placed immediate ban use pyrotechnics AMA show teams due inherent danger Both ground aerial pyrotechnics banned might add ruling would apply activities volving flight model aircraft subject show teams Chuck Foreman Executive Council coordinator show team matters directed draw up guidelines teams crossing over other districts other show team areas minimize conflicts council also granted free membership manager show team basis does least much work Contest Director Once again subject relocating Head quarters discussed once again no firm plan However viable idea yet come forth presented form possible relocation Reston VA planned community located 18 miles west DC five miles Dulles Airport Con sidering probable near-doubling rent next year considering NAA may willing rent us Reston considering could finally own landlord idea appears favorable like Hutchinson KS Springfield OH Reston easily accessible scheduled airlines vicinity several federal agen cies need access Youth Program has long needed second model follow after Delta Dart council accepted Youth Committee recommendation select Sig Cub fill need recommendation Sig minor mods incorporated im prove prefab kit formed landing gear sorely needed improvement nose bearing die-cutting Overall should make fine follow-on model Dart Maybe next line should con trol line model Next month back District II news Dont forget write about magazine issue Just few words enoughoptional mandatory See next month Ohio sylvania S West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill Vice-President 8534 Huddleston Street Cincinnati OH 45236 Associate Vics-Praidanna Joe Elben 36980 valley Forge Or. Solon OH 44139 Francis Fluhorcy 504 21st St. vienna wv 26101 Corky Heitman SR 108 North Holgato OH 43527 Laird Jackwn 1025 Walnut St. Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Shelkey 217 Euclid Ass. Scoctdale PA 15683 Well another month has gone boards included Executive Council meeting well quite number club meetings start contest season May council meeting among interesting Ive attended started out Friday department-by-department tour Headquarters detailed explana tion department operates During tour PR Department Larry Bolich unveiled new stand-up display card unit aimed hobby shops great looking unit should help growth Academy Check local retail hobby shop see tour Head quarters very helpful council members attended Saturday meeting few things came up affect district first being rescinding new require ments free CD membership came result letters council proves again responsiveness coun cil demands membership further voted eliminate buy get free sanction situation future standardize sanction fees $500 re gardless class sanction ie B AA etc significant accomplishment May council meeting vote make magazine optional 1981 Headquarters people along some VPs felt should remain manditory prefer cal itIncluded automatically membership slim majority including myself voted make optional next year Although must admit agree op tional magazine supported motion pri marily response letters re ceived subject well polls taken various club meetings Ive attended suspect havent heard last subject Id appreciate officers club taking straw vote its members sending results Ill know specifically stand comes up again Another subject sincere interest Dis trict Ill members apparent desire part lower peninsula Michigan AMA members become part District Ill rather remain part District VII seems get Detroit area hotbed Michigan modeling rest district necessary drive 800 miles around Lake Michigan drive through two other districts Ill VI make trip 200 miles Consequently activity out side own state District III rather other states own district theyd rather join District III re main isolated part District VII per sonally have nothing against becoming part district have decided take vote members District III determine want accept lower penin sula Michigan district should receive ballot shortly Dont forget Nats Ohio August 10-17 youre planning enter please consider volunteering help con tacting John Markunes 832 Stutely P1 Miamisburg OH 45342 phone 1-513-8667623 See ya around district Gear DOWN locked Delaware rict Colombia laed h Carolina IVVirgicia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Associate VicePresidents Wayne Abernenhy 5221 Marlboro Fikn Hillside MD 20027 Bob Chunspine 206 Tipron Rd Newport News VA 23606 Howard Cnispin 611 Beechwood Charlottesville VA 22901 V Bill Helws 20130 Tyvola Rood Charlotte NC 28210 Scotny Moyer 11 Orchard lone Wilwington OF 19609 John Preston 7012 Emma Court Falls Church VA 22042 Charles Spear 910 Holly Lone Mocksville NC 27028 May Executive Council meeting over have some good news some bad news First good news council approved hiring flying site coordinator AMA Headquarters left now find right person job hire him get him started procuring flying sites up-dating correspondence clubs about flying site proposals will very big assist club program could best moves AMA has made quite council has also reconsidered free Contest Director license program reverted back original licensing procedures have last few years am sure good decision will please hard-working CDs See does pay write letters AMA think some thing wrong Now bad news vote eight seven council voted make maga zine Model v/at/on optional January 81 know lot AMA members raised hell magazine made part dues package sent loads letters AMA Headquarters protest mandatory subscription actual facts show 30% membership opposed magazine being mandatory 70% wanted magazine guess first time can remember minority wins Well now its majoritys turn swamp Headquarters letters support magazine have approximately two half months before next coun cii meeting August So want con tinue get Model v/at/on part AMA membership have fight Ill tell little secretthe main reason first entry IRS letter reinstated tax-exempt status AMA fact disseminated info ALL members through publication Model v/at/on Now what think IRS going find out dont require member take publi cation Can imagine what would cost AMA license lose tax-exempt status costs lot run AMA THINK ABOUT IT Now lets fight magazine start cards letters coming AMA August 1980 79 Headquarters wouldnt ask help did think best terest AMA its membership guess time will just have put faith trust VP give hand taking time write letter support Model v/at/on Whats Happening District IV Northern Virginia Radio Control Club NVRC Woodbridge RC Club teaming up year Un-Contest contest Quantico Marine Base June 28-29 scale contest getting bigger year Make plans attendyou will enjoy First State RC Club FSRC has new field now reports its big might add control line circle could valuable addition club interested fliers Central Virginia Radio Control Associa tion Fred Simmons announced opportuni ty CVRCA put fun fly GEs annual picnic month September Chandler Mountain Road Plant Any member interested participating contact Fred Tidewater Model Soaring Society hear Woody Blanchard TMSS will trying break indoor RC record Seems has found some high-capacity batteries has shot two-to-three hour flight range best VP columns have seen Model Aviation July 1980 issue page 80 written Vince Mankowski VP District IX Please read it tells like Thanks Vincel wish said Well thats month folks See contests 9o Alabama ida gia issippi to Rico V South Carolina essee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 35209 Ainode Vtcs-Prmdento John Gorday 115 Bayberry Lane Jackson MS 39212 Richard Jackson 108 Thornles Charleston Heights SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Bunyan Dr. Doiray Beach FL 33444 Phillip McDowell 8521 Rolling Fork Dr Nashnilla TN 37205 Joseph Micalizzj SR 00866 Box 1532 Folardo PR 00648 Ed Moorrrson 70 Fifth SO. Shelimar FL 32579 Harry Sherarn PG Box 4506 Birmingham AL 35206 Tow Thecker 239CC Lawroncenjlle Hwy. Decatur GA 30033 Slowly surely getting Junior Program underway So far has no particular shape definite direction coming existence Ed Whitten has working years finally got page Model v/at/On also primarily responsible having Sig Cub adopted AMAs begin ners program Flying Models has given Juniors big boost Earl Van Gorders two-page col umn AVP Richard Jackson has also contribu ted Junior Program proud father Jonathan Jackson born May 13 1980 old class mate Marion Institute Jay McKee recently sent picture 12year-old son David new Sig Kadet anxious fly David still learning stage doing quite well Another Junior doing great things Willie Kimzy shown picture below flying model Gossamer Condor No fellow picture below Junior willing pitch Junior Program Thats District IV VP Chuck Foreman Sig Cub built last Executive Council meeting built meeting council member got kit study build use promote Junior Program No fellow picture below Junior either Its Dr Boyd little red wagonwhich uses carry around equipment Dr Boyd member Chottrnnnga RC Cluh Members club alerted mc po tential problem Coca-Cola seems Tom Bates noticed radio controlled robot front local Coke plant stopped discovered controlled seven-channel Kraft 72160 blue white Coca-Cola Company has about 200 throughout country So far CocaCola Company has very cooperative local clubs regarding frequency conflicts AVP Tom Thacker busy Atlanta try ing help get some control line kit buyers join local control line clubs AVP Ed Moorman busy trying get Dis trict V control line newsletter going Mike Steart Box 407 Rt 1 Jackson GA 30233 looking some combat competition Come control linerslets get together AVP Phil McDowell working OC Stewart Nashville area get free flight club going OC great free flight contest mid-May may have some pictures next issue Atlanta Drone Society managed get 42 planes out Gwinett County Airshow got letter appreciation air field Good public relations unsung hero month member ADS club field weekend fly help beginners help contests just available need help club Secretary/Treasurer helped write type club yearbook Israel Dubin strengths club Thanks Israel AMA card proved its worth mem bers Imperial RC Club Bartow FL Annual EAA Sun Fun Fly Lakeland AMA card carriers allowed flight line having real pilots li censes following members models display Bob Hunter P-Si Rick Meland 80 Model AViatjon David McKee doesnt have tell likes modelsthe look face says Willie Kimzy few trim problems model Gossamer Condor did builder real Both finally got craft fly ADS Club President David Gellar visible background surrounded planes Chuck accepted challenge proved could build flying rubber-powered model Juniors will accept challenge WACO Eugene Hayden P47 Bill Manley Coot Rod Spanier Pietenpol Ernie Baker Labelle Don Roberson Ugly Stick Ken Pazda New Era Bob Daniell B-i 7 Bob Daniell way quad raplegic theres club four members Everybody Somebody Anybody Nobody day club needed some thing important done Everybody sure Somebody would Anybody could have done Somebody got mad because thought Everybodys job Nobody knew Everybody wouldnt ended up Everybody blamed Somebody actually Nobody asked Anybody job never got done Illinois ana ucky ouri DISTRICT REPORT Horrace Cain District VI VicePresident 525 Weidner Road Buffalo Grove II 60090 Assodate VicePrasideels chuck Oslano 4631 N Mitchner Indianapolis IN 46226 Richard Gerling III 3611 Greenlield Rd Guincy IL 62301 Frank Hughes 401 S Birch Plattsburg MO 64477 Glenn Lee 819 Mandrake Batavia IL 60610 Helen Olsen 620 Old Bonhomrre University City MO 63132 Jim Sears P0 Boy 308 Burgle KY 40310 Bob Underwood 4109 Concord Oaks St Louis MO 63128 Happy Days again Flying season back time mid-May still un settled Northern Illinois read Ill flying Due reduc tion schedules subsequent reductions flight crews find myself position un able get weekends off now Dont look contests season Sorry thats way is reminder seasonal projects District VI clubs Flying muscular dystrophy funds popular activity greats William J Allen DeKaib IL pre senting check CL Annual Benefit contest last September club does such project please send some informa tion hope soon present article exclu sive such clubs July July 13 Chicago IL Model Masters CL meet July 19-20 Bloomington IL Illinois State RC Club Team Fun-Fly Championships host ed SIRS July 19-20 Indianapolis IN Indiana State RC Club Team Fun-Fly Championships July 19-20 Chicago IL SOAR Great Race V July 20 Palatine IL Chicago Acro-Angels Racing-Stunt CL meet July 20 Lansing Pelicans AMA Old-Timers FF Bong Field WI July 20 Libertyville IL Blue Max RC Fun-Fly Nike site July 27 Rockford IL Rock Valley RC Lake County RC Cross Country Race July 27 Lexington KY Blue Grass Soar ing Society two-meter Paul Proefrock Dis trict VI RC Contest Board Around District Bill Barter Lakeland RC Loopers KY comes wortil club president Gary Harrison has taught himself fly helicop ter Gary RCer escapement days has climbed another hill club can con tacted through Bill Rt 3 Box 63 Calvert City KY 42029 Indianapolis IN West Side RC Club pro files several members newsletter Transmitter Example Robert C Herrell Bob 57 born Omaha NE served three years four months US Air Corps instructor present occupation design engineer Hugh J Baker ears Bobs second year club - Board Directors Bob flies Mode 2. interest - sport other interests photography elec tronics Fort Wayne IN Flying Circuits justly proud Joe Spallone Corsair won first standoff scale Toledo using Mit subishi win Best Show Cleveland Canton Good going Joe Contact Bob Suhr 1913 Echo Ct Barton yule IL 61607 complete information impressive schedule open pylon races Mort Bowman Annual Pylon/FunFly Spirits St Louis say mufflers required No doubt about hrand new field Kansas City RC now meets Home Sav ings 17950 E 39th St Independence MO Meetings first Wednesday month 730 pm Bowling Green Kentucky SKYMACS planning leave tracks Ken tucky State Fun-Fly did go read Kentucky FunFly teams will have selected Illinois Indiana will soon select no Missouri club has anything planned Missouri club would like send team Indianapolis September 13-14 contact within next few days Maybe something can worked out May 2 3 beautiful weekend Chicago hotel Alexandria VA arguing about dumb ole AMA stuff should able read about else pages Ill just mention few brief points Model Aviation tobe optional 1981 Ill bet brought up again optional status wont last voted optional have very mixed emotions dont like AMA being wrapped up commercial ventures yet exposed AMAs business through MA council voted cancel Executive Directors present contract early 1981 new contract will negotiated bringing agreements up modern managerial terms AMA may have opportunity move own quarters near Dulles Interna tional Airport cost would much rent AMA will soon have pay present place think decent place work expand long over due employees work day cramped areas like AMA now occupies likely wouldnt stay long motivated very much Im move opinion Executive Council AMAs corporate board directors need meet twice year Several days Janu ary review budget set policies meet newly elected members followed review short meeting August September should enough Any unforseen business could accomplished via conference call above procedure would save AMA considerable amount cash estimate about $25000 Such saving would help pay newly created staff positions Administrative Assistant Flying Site Rep resentative former Assistant Executive Director demoted new outside has recruited course progress CIA Informer always states Progress important prob lem So much monthKeep low keep slow keep nose up turns use lots top rudder Thats what hob shop owners say! Iowa igan esota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Geoff Styles District VII Vice-President 6060 N Lydell Avenue Whitefish Bay WI 53217 Asacasge Vlc-Preadessgs James Clark 4444 Woodviem Or. NO Cedar Rapids IA 52401 John E Lorbiecki 5847 N 67th St Milwaukee WI 53218 Robert 0 Lundberg 4928 Tioga St. Duluth MN 55804 William Rohrng 4494 Tanglawood Tr St Joseph Ml 49085 Al Scidmore 5013 Dorsent Madison WI 53711 Ron Sears 132S Roslyn Pontiac Ml 44054 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 April 26 Greater Milwaukee Asso elation Radio Control Aviation Clubs hosted District VII West Conference held EAA Headquarters Museum Milwaukee warmly greeted looked after EAA staff led Ben Owen thanks EAA hospi talityMore next page August 1980 81 Inside display tent Sun & Fun Fly Headed Russ Knetzger Flying Electrons committee did fine job ganization AVPs attendance Al Scidmore Madison John Lorbiecki Jr Milwaukee Jim Clark Cedar Rapids special guest Dave Brown VP III flew Cincinnati Dave talked visitors came Illi nois Indiana Iowa Michigan Minnesota Wisconsin Workshops given John Lorbiecki radio repair John Lorbiecki Jr engine rework maintenance Don Coe Terry Kohler helicopters Les Hard Lan sing Cards newsletters Dario Brisighella Quarter Scale Art Suhr brought part huge collection antique planes engines Guests free access EAA Muse um day workshops morn ing What collection great planes have $3 admission included fine fried chicken lunch good time popular features con tinuous showing Grand Illusions Mar velous Miniatures both played packed houses day long applause would have made Jay Gerber smile wide ly first photo taken EXPO IV Lansing MI shows left right Jim McNeill AMA Secretary/Treasurer Helen Mrs McNeill Amos Ponder Detroit Cloudbusters Ron Sears AVP May 3rd 4th saw Washington Executive Council meeting will report proceedings because will see detail magazine urge read report have com ments write As said previously AMA Academy please keep eye what decided behalf Well great out flying again am sure members district agree Took last years Aquila out Sun day got over 25 minutes first flight Also present Gregg Seydell Suds City Sailplane Team flew Sagitta well long amazed us flood newsletters am getting editors stressing safety field clean up safety ad justments safety fun flys contests safety Keep up guys gals lets have fun live longer picture shown bottom left Southgate Mall Show held Mil waukee shows AMA booth fronted Phoenix 8 Ron Janis MARKS club picture below Dave Platt WACO Tom Sells Astro Wings Congratulations Anoka County MN RC Club getting flying site Nice going Milt Jewell members Fred Johnson will have hands full making suitable acti vities Give him hand guys Midwest RC Society planning bomb drop August 3 1st Bob Wooley gave some helpful details rig up mechanisms installation club flies out Red ford MI puts out good newsletter Midland MI RC Modelers have busy shows Circle Mall Grace Dow Library Library show month-long event items being secured locked cases Great PR work Thanks Gaines Smith Jeannine Tree newsletter Bong Eagles WI held agreat rummage sale netted $78 club Lakeland WI RC Club holding two pic nics year---one July 13th another September 7th have some fine build ers club dont mind trying unusual models Bob Wischer gave talk radios installation recent meeting collaboration Tom Massopust Des Moines IA Modellaires put out sharp news letter professionally done glossy paper will take part again Sig Annual Contest Sig Field Montezuma IA judg ing timing relaxing also nice member profile issue enjoy reading March ran big show United Rubber Workers Hall Des Moines bumper success lots fun Michigan Antique Modelers have raised enough funds plan three contests 1 980 Joe Kresnak sends monthly letter calendar will have full year Love old-timers hope John Aliman Cedar Rapids IA Skyhawks out hospital back flying again Did see photo flying field June Model via tion Looked beautiful Must try get out see folks some flying Heard Les Coleman last night has al ready reserved Grand Illusions September Thanks Joe Delaney Detroit Aero Modelers very newsy informa tive newsletter nice gesture club dedicate first official event year members have taken last trip life would like join offering condolences Vignoe family recent bereavement Out Council Bluffs IA comes good looking newsletter sent Marvin Heitmann club has contests planned month summer certainly should let Steve Baldwin utilize highly modified transmitter fullest Steve has know ledge ability add options found highest priced radios what offers help club members same cooperation between people hobby really outstanding Circle Masters Milwaukee WI held static display Brookfield Square two days spring know ledge AMA chartered Control Line club Wisconsin very active Ken Morris past VP-District VII advises July Model Aviation Month again Iowa Governor Ray will issuetheproclama tion June 24 1980 1145 am capitol building Des Moines Iowa mem bers invited finally reminderi have copy both AMAs newest movies want club use other good audience get touch will ship both cost will return charge UPS also have get hands 16mm sound projector Good flyinglots luck good landings Arkansas ana 0 New Mexico homa s VIII DISTRICT REPORT John Embry District VIII VicePresidont 509 So Lebanon Street Sulphur LA 70663 Annoojane Vce-Prenldaexos Buzz Averill 9117 La Barranea NE Albuqoerque NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Labanon Sulphur LA 70663 Gene Hernpel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 WillAxen Hurlny 111927 C,mnnrcn PleasanoonTt 78064 Larry Saroor 1415 Manor Dr. Barolennilte OK 74003 long last month full model airplanes write about Starting things off bang spring meeting Executive Coun cil Other pages issue will have synop sis proceedings however want emphasize couple key issues rather long agenda First CDs got little kick pants result January council meeting rules modified re quire 50 entries some contests qualify well-deserved free membership Well runaway finally got straightened out spring meeting rules now same previous years am told have problem some abuse sys tem However other ways will sought handle abuse penalizing huge major ity hard-working Contest Directors deserve far normally get second item very important business involved magazine Model Aviation what now classic case vocal minor ity dictating silent majority vote eight seven return magazine optional status next year know least three polis proved nothing due lack scientific distribution leading phraseology also know some generally against years way doing business However remain convinced member getting magazine mandate both own chart82 Model Avjation Around District er IRS Additionally extra work sorting out twice types memberships HQ financial uncer tainty magazine production will definitely result extra cost means poorer maga zine expensive choose take both So now least suspect issue closed yet What really needed genuine unemotional input majority feel way need know club two individuals simply constitute majority entire District VIII membership about vote clubyes no--the AMA should pro vide magazine Open member part basic membership package dues same present rates including magazine subscription Send results signed two club officers will vote according will membership information 134 clubs District VIII will consider vote representative get 25 club votes minimum three state roughly 20% cross-section realize members club opinion welcome also However am prepared tabulate 8000 individual voteshence club approach Now flying news able get over Beaumont TX Natches River Festival flying events spite very gusty Colorado as atira h Dakota S South Dakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Vince Mankswski District IX Vice-President 105 Waldo Circle Bellevee NE 68005 Aesociste Vice-Presidmina Charles Brennan 2220 Maripose 8I Casper hdV 82601 Ed Coo 8209 Linden Prairie Village KS 66208 Travis McGinnis 8027 VS Slot Circle Arvada CO 80005 Jim Ricketis 516 S Cloudes Sioux Falls SD 57103 Lets begin months report pic ture Russ Ron Ritchey Papillion NE two youngsters picked up some freebee handouts local hobby shop After returned home noticed free-bees carried $295 price tag good see two young people returned store paid item Coincidentally shop owner talking about honest thoughtful modelers boys came settle surprised storekeeper Another thoughtful person favorites Betty Stream newsletter editor winds great time generally basically air show day attended day before fun-fly Everything 1AA Quadras flown Except people wanting play baseball under flight path went great fellows have put together several years row now deserve nod Last weekend attend funeral northern Mississippi way went Acadian RC Club field Lafayette LA scheduled 12th believe Model Aviation Day Cajun Nationals Contest Unfortunately Mother Nature interfered first time delivering over 20 inches rain 24 hours some areas south Louisiana day fore As might imagine contest cancelled Ironically arrived field weather absolutely beautiful problem being new temporary lake around runway Like Beaumont group fellows Lafayette die-hards look rescheduled meet Lafayette fall Most recently able make day Baton Rouge Pattern Sport Scale Contest something over 50 entries went off beautifully hottest day year far have promised some pictures other events Please come through However dont send bunch just very good area event would great secretary/treasurer Womens Inter National Glider Society sent note inter est Christy Martin 3031 South Valentia St Denver CO 80231 new Wings vicepresident newsletter editor Christy Betty would like hear youre interested organization Rex Herring Dickinson ND reports Slope Area Golden Eagles mall show flying demo held week later gave club some nice PR Dickinson Press Rex sent copy article shot mall show Rough Spots What Makes VP Prema turely Grey After two years hard work AMA can see light form 40 frequencies end FCCs tunnel sincere well intended mis directed letter however sent FCC California club letter critical AMAs proposal stating [It best interest RC modeler general public also expressed concern safety doubting possibility safely fly ing 30 aircraft simultaneously Requesting FCC rectify serious mistake club contended majori ty RC fliers already pleased current allotment frequencies first group Ive heard has enough frequencies already areas high interference need total frequencies available does equate corresponding number models aloft time FCC will no doubt review letter investigate allegations report its find ings triplicate review some dozen letters type could stall acquisition new frequencies years come moral story have question ask - dont shoot hip Again governing body Acade Model Aeronautics has again resurrected optional magazine issue Academy according American Heritage Dictionary 1 association scholars 2 school special instruction does need send its members ruled Executive Council its educational journal Model virJtion Model Aviation now 1981 mem bership option large number mem bership elect take advantage Academys founding principle some major changes will occur primarily form reduced magazine us believe principles upon AMA founded real loss issue decided vote Execu tive Council Under small light humility council vote still 1/75000th AMA interesting note after fol lowing days long-range planning session least two council members changed minds change came about gan discussing defense IRS vestigation tax-exempt status based fact educational association can see possibility issue being brought up again way can person join club reduced rate dont want club newsletter new addition AVP line-up Ed Cox 8209 Linden Drive Prairie Village KS 913 341 -8840 Ed driving force hind organization Council Clubs greater Kansas City area kick-off council dinner attended AMAs President Witt Executive Director John Worth area club members myself council now includes 10 clubs represents over 350 modelers easy see Ed Cox kind person will benefit AVP Wel come aboard Ed district still need AVPs area represented please contact vice-president now find myself having say find difficult As some may al ready have heard have asked take position AMAs assistant executive di rector Leaving beloved midlands moving Washington DC easy prospect entertain basic motivation behind running office District IX vice-president vision various projectsfrom District IX Nats All-Season Flier Program trips correspondence necessary bring recognition promotion selfawareness district Some goals have achieved still works After few short years much potential momentum building up natural have great personal desire help see projects through completion August 1980 83 encouragement fellow mem bers Executive Council Headquar ters staff membership have helped make decision accept position will last district re port Taking over vice-president dis trict will Travis McGinnis 8027 West 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005303-422-5720 will recognize Mr McGinnis having District IX RC contest co ordinator AVP line judge Nars head judge Las Vegas 79 Nats again will serve 80 Nats Most important however has proven reputation clear thinker listener has ability also desire good job Executive Coun cil approved recommendation Travis District IX vice-president unanimously am meeting Travis bring him upto-date district national affairs will also pass along pictures notes perusal Please kind him have send him club newsletters notes truly feel opportunity serve District IXs vice-president honor can hope partially repaid belief tried best could feel blessed op portunity have met people have made friends Friends lifetime Until meet again ar skies good flying one-flip starts God bless Arizona fornia ii S Nevada 0 Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarboroui District X Vice-President 2501 Armour Lane Redondo Beach CA 90218 Associate VIcePemldesits Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94590 Ales Chisolm 1100 West Shaw Presno CA 93711 Lonnie Kroeber 4295 Boulder Hwy. Las Vegas NV 89121 John Pond 4269 Syoko Circle Son Jose CA 95136 Bob Reynolds RI B Boo 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Siowderr Ave. Long Beach CA 90008 Keith Whitney 14465 Jupiter Or. Soft Lake City UT 04117 Lots cover month some pictures brighten things upl Ill start right off brief report recently concluded council meeting Washington DC Headquarters Relocation Committee came very promising looking offer Reston VA Reston located near Dulles Airport about 20 miles Washingtons downtown Stay tuned fur ther developments Most District X members particu larly California have very vocal wanting go back optional magazine membership originally voted favor mandatory magazine club meetings Ive hear thing option option etc Okay issue came up again motion made make magazine optional seconded vote very closeeight seven passed So 1981 youll once again have choice hope choose take maga zine truly great offering under guiding hand Carl Wheeley council voted write new contract executive director John Worth Johns present contract has no time limit council felt should reviewed often committee formed write new council rescinded earlier decision made January alter method determining free CD membership system reverts back way has years study will made ways cope abuse See protests get listened enough people rise up make selves heard council will can does listen Two other items interest council members now can get $15 day meals wish attending council meetings other travel budget covering district has increased 20% $1200 annually rapidly rising prices airline tickets gasoline prompted know will mean least two outlying clubs district will able visited council approved John Worths request assistant executive director also approved hiring person work Headquarters fill flying site location slot course whole lot business conducted Ive hit highlights met two days also series pre sentations Headquarters Friday Friday evening council went Penny Witts house Earl Wittsdaugh ter buffet meal some drinksa really good time certainly want thank Penny roommate Pam fine evening attended dedication new flying site invitation Dave Johnson Sr Dave belongs Yucaipa Valley Flyers club son president Dave Jr seen just below ribbon cutting lady cutting ribbon widowof Dennis Turner Dennis killed stepped car struck another car field called DennisTurner Memorial Field Dave Jr made first official flight off field twin-engine Kaos real fast mean machine Above see some ot tne nappy special event winners left right Irving Rowe won glider event Next Earl Shephard judge comes Dave Johnson Jr won static scale Next Bill Racer second tun-fly Lastly Mike Todd third funfly 84 Model Aviation Anotner AIl-ea5ofl I-Her taIwart may Mayors nhntn I-ails club pictures later naeurge uooson picssre makes inverted pass over Jef cc Aeromodelers minishow disolays Beautiful view Mile Hi RC Clubs new field Washington council meeting another field dedication took place Southern California Betty Stream AVPs agreed stand thanks Betty Ill let Betty tell about own words Since Jim Washington council meeting asked represent him opening new flying site Sunday May 4 Joe Suzi went tario Motor Speedway Big 0 RC Club dedicated portion huge parking lot RC flying field Although people flying some time took hard work three peopleleo Hopper charter president John Hodges Ron Rossto reach agreement OMS limit use parking lot model fly ing onlyand preventing motorcycles etc tearing up site lot now fenced locked Big 0 members guests allowed use field 0 MS General Manager Ray Smartis attendance receive charter club surance document showing responsibility club its members Several hundred spectators drawn publicity local paper also attendance enloy flying demonstrations put club mem bers especially pleased attend event Hopper Stream families have friends years Leo being former member Bird Club Since area took opportunity attend Scale Olympics sponsored Riverside Raceway another club worked manage ment motor racing facility obtain flying site talked Connie Vaughn doing spadework form ing Southern California chapter QSAA big beautiful people Connie can contacted 10500 Atlantic Avenue South Gate CA 90280 Betty now Secretary/Treasurer WINGS Womens Inter-National Glider Soaring Any female glider jockeys contact Betty want join join Theres strength numbers Bettys address top column sent copy Mar velo us Mini atures Mal Emhart Northern California Mal showed Southern Alameda County Radio Controllers visited club earlier year showed new scale film Mal next plans show Livermore Valley Airmens Association made return visit Rockwell Eagles Club club still hasnt found flying site attendance suffers because meeting presided over club presi dent Ray Terry Club member Phil Mosko mentioned hes involved making couple films Holly wood Char/ic C/ian Curse Dragon Lady has scenes show ing flying RC models other film will shot Canada called Death Hunt has -scale Bristol will crashed lieu crashing full-size Bristol asked show Marvelous Miniatures did loved next meeting attended brand new model group invited first meeting call themselves HAWKS stands Hughes Aircraft Wireless Kon trol Society club official club Hughes Aircraft hoping company will help obtain site invited clubs vice-president Bob Akita meeting conducted President George Scott showed Modelings Grand Illusions terrific new AMA scale film weekend MAC Show found Fresno Thats didnt see up invitation District X Free Flight Contest Board member Joe Norcross meeting important club celebrating 40th year club strictly Free Flight plan being around another 40 years meeting conducted club president Corky Mullen writes month ly column newsletter inciden tally has around about 35 years Above Corky cake pre pared visit Free Flight model cake towing banner saying Welcome Jim picture taken Bill Booth showed club scale film Model ings Grand Illusions really enjoyed especially pleased over Peanut Scale shots Im open invitations attend meeting want either movies shown meeting let know Dont forget Ive got AMA display booth Its just thing mall show Let know need Ill send THERMALS Alaska 0 Idaho ana S Oregon ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District Xl Vice-Prenident 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Associate Vice-Presidents Al Culver 1807 S von Elm Powoello ID 83201 Simon Dreese Rn 1 Boo 48 Broadview MT 59015 Ed McCollouqh 53 SE 61 Portland OR 97215 Orlando Oly Redo 26608 Dover Co Kent WA 98031 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main St Redmond WA 98052 Dont forget Air Fair Kent Space Center 13th 14th June event sponsored Boeing clubs will feature CL FF RC sailplanes rockets addition will fun things whole family including sky diving etc fun event will something everyone informa tion contact Boeing model clubs Flying Sites subject near dear hearts much help ourselves know have soap box before believe vital hob by/sport recent Executive Council meeting positive action taken start program will great benefit AMA mem bers program will take months devel op end result will clubs better informed about keep acquire find flying sites should ask word keep first list Reason keeping flying sites lot easier other two lot reliable Let us come back point minuteit very important Back program objective build comprehensive set information flying sites first AMA Headquarters has good bit information complete organized help us properly respond particular situations new program will pursue site sources aggressively build kind information other de tails member Flying Site Com mittee can tell you need help get whole thing going As individual member club has undergone flying site problem can serve everyone putting down paper situations have documented better job can done understanding what what given situation what-not-to-do bit important what-to-do Avoiding mistakes import ant doing something positive given site situation basic categories information desired dealing wit-h situation almost did lose flying site overcame objections use site Equally important acquisition flying sites including found dealt worked out what would differently same situa tion next time surely getting pic ture best way help yourself face site problem future help get information Headquarters now Send what can AMA Headquarters attention Flying Sites Back keeping sites Few us spend time necessary keep sites Relation ships owner neighbors ex tremely important Most often stop occasionally ask going will find out about problem before gets big can handle Most owners especial ly government agencies will live lot complaints know working toward solving cannot control everyone flying site tell ask help getting better control good relationship owners cannot overstated Noise safety cannot pushed too hard dont need another lecture Consider however much trouble bad apple club causing Would better attack problem before bad apple has caused major incident Think about No likes SOB make fellow modeler mad often wonder much trouble consider major accident hassle neighbors etc Please write August 1980 85 JUNIO FLIGHT ED WHITTEN Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 Used Styrofoam Plates SchooIs Cafeteria Basis NYC Program June 80 column entitled Just Supposin have idea no aeromodeling program Sort New York City school system Far No sooner issue AMA members hands received letter Herbert Siegel Director Industrial Arts visits Columbia University flying sessions Samuel Gary Supervisor Industrial Arts Howard Kelem President NYC Aerospace Teachers Association Actual ly knew something activity now program described detail several basic models read teaching aids displayed flown Aeromodeling classes regular part curricula schools taking part Aviation including buildingand flying models used teaching courses higher grades actual full-scale flight training ground support courses taught keep costs down styrofoam plates trays collected dining room used beginner model parts except mo tor stick propeller Variety spice life several gliders rubber-powered models have designed Howard Kelem Cal Drucker other teachers de signed use size thickness foam available plates trays Reduced plan Cloud Hopper 17 span ROG fuselage 1 /8x 3/8 hard balsa Fin stabilizer 1/16 thick foam wing cabin 1/8 thick Building easy quick Half-inch wide strips masking tape hold cabin fin fuselage White glue like Elmers joins wing halves cabin stabilizer body tape reinforces wing Dont overlook inexpensive very serviceable material getting program off ground Comes Another Good Book John Kaufmann Fresh Meadows NY brought us excellent book Flying HandLaunched Gliders published William Mor row Company latest book Fly published Doubleday Fly tries reach wider audience having several elementary projects boomerangs paper hang gliders kites etc well foam-built beginner HLG will also enjoy Willet Fly little winged man flits about liven up structions pertinent impertinent comments Right now book hardback $895 perhaps later will come Out paperback book especially lively well solidly informative hope AMA will provide Fly discount companion Johns outstanding book hand-launched gliders West Baden want take special look activity June Northwood Institute West Baden IN happens indoor fly ing point being made AMA Junior Senior flying overlooked fact Juniors Seniors won first five nual NIMAS record trial contests due age groups competing against records own group year Indoor World Champion ships scheduled too Also agenda first Peanut Grand Prix proxy contest sides record index contest MIAMA sponsoring contests both Manhattan Bostonian Cabin models As know Bostonian concept introduced May 79 Junior Flight column Obviously idea catching So far know contests held Lakehurst NYC California first two flown 7g minimum weight California 14g West Baden will 7g experience far minimum weight should go back 1 Og look ward West Baden experience fur ther guidance What think Juniors Seniors should Thats cjuestion next month See ELEVATOR FIN GLUE WINGo/pee I-fE RE CABINI N HALF WING MAKE z PIN TO HOLD RUB August Martin GLUE ELEVATOR TO BOTTO1 OF JSELACE High School- Capt Howard 1e-em Asirstan Pincipal Supevision can Cducasion 86 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1980/08
Page Numbers: 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86
1979 FInancial Report good year financially come far exceeded budget prediction budget showed $1402390 total mem bership income actually received $1508699 gain $106309 Also other income totaled $116080 vs budgeted $96500 gain $19580 actual total income $1624780 before magazine allocation vs budgeted total come $1498890 therefore produced $125890 income fore cast actually net income after deduction expenses $1 98541 plus $20697 magazine result wiped out last years beginning deficit $58135 ended up total year-end surplus cluding magazine profit $161104 According budget obviously conserva tive hindsight expected wipe out previous deficit very strong membership year however produced much bigger net income anyone dared predictinstead losing about 9000 mem bers 1978 total 71230 vs 1979 budget 63579 netted about 3000 less 68376 surprisingly small dip major dues increase Meanwhile 1980 budget also proving very conservative budgeted about 7% increase members currently running little over 10% over 70000 already signed up 1980 Thus stead 74489 members previously budg eted 1980 should expect about two three thousand end result fore should surplus about $100000 instead $77000 previously budgeted such back-to-back surpluses no dues increase 1981 seems necessary though inflation continues escalate membership growth continues should able match inflationthe trend suggests should top 80000 members 1981 good position therefore de spite inflation holding dues line through next year will offering better value dues increase went effectgiving same benefits dollars worth less will almost reduced dues have apprears survived worst part current dues period outlook excellent 1981 John Worth Executive Director AMA Annual Open Meeting As called AMA by-laws An nual Meeting open AMA members hereby announced take place site 1980 National Model Airplane Champion ships Wednesday August 13 8 pm Wilmington Airfield exact building room location will posted official Nats bulletin board airfield AMA BALANCE SHEET DECEMBER 31 1979 Assets Current Assets Cash Checking Accounts 1 58685 Petty Cash11161 Cash Savings Accounts including earned interest ounts Receivable Owed Us Misc Accounts Receivable Nats Sponsor Pledgesi 979 MA Advertising Receivables Employees Loans___________ Deferred Charges MA Future Issue Costs$ Prepaid Insurance Miscellaneous Prepaid Exp 1980 Membership Supplies& Expenses Guaranty Deposits Resale-Supplies Inventory - Nats Souvenir Inventory Paper Inventory Printing & Duplication__________ Fixed Assets Furniture & Equipment -- Contest/N ats Equipment Automotive Equipment -__________ Total Less Reserve De preciation Total Assets 1795072 66000 3765680 44844 2897431 1838250 588923 4520587 270000 1688601 198000 - -$103756821 5671596 181304 - $ 12183096 $8647488 -353688 -584336 -9585512 - $126287734 Liabilities & Fund Balances Current Liabilities Accounts Payable $ 7501 620 Employees Escrow441000 Res Unrelated Bus Tax MA magazine2i216 - $ Deferred Income Membership Dues 1980 - $95053325 Club Charters 1980 158100 FAI Stamps 1980 Amounts held behalf AMA Teams Scale Team $ 102919 Control Line 292940 Indoor Team Program 180943 FF Team Program 1696124 RC Team ProgramSoaring 00 RC Team ProgramAerobatics - 65933 Fund Balances Restricted Scholarship Fund $ 269165 Howard McEntee Fund 109700 AMA Property Fund 846642 Eight-Ball Fund 23000 AMA-FAI Fund Surplus 2540 Russ Barrera Museum Fund 525 Reserve Insurance Claim 3. Unrestricted Deficit 1-1-79 adjusted5813509 Net Income year AMA General19854164 Net Income year Model Aviation2069734 Total Fund Balances Total Liabilities & Fund Balances 70 Model Aviation AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents r ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 8301336 95677025 $2339859 $3859125 - $ 0389 - $ 126287734 Synopsis DI May 3 1980 Executive Council Meeting 1 Competition License time next dues restructuring yet scheduled competitors will required pay special fee obtain stamp will applied AMA membership card order eli gible enter sanctioned competition 2 HO Relocation Obtaining specific written proposal concerning potential Reston VA site suburb Washington DC authorized possible council Vote during bcfore next council meeting 3 Flying Site Representative hiring full-time HQ employee work flying site problems authorized 4 Contest Director Qualification pro gram approved evaluate Contest Direct ors based upon special questionnaire used district vice-presidents questionnaire developed soon possible 5 Show Team Managers proposal authorize free membership per team per year show team manager approved similar free memberships qualified Con test Directors 6 CD Free Memberships return previous policy free CD memberships approved retroactive January 11980 7 Contest Sanctions Beginning January 1 1981 sanctions will cost same$5and free sanctions will discontinued 8 Optional Magazine approved return magazine optional choice effec tive January 11981 9 Executive Director Contract approved require elected council members plus NAA representative vote changes Executive Directors contract also approved cur rent contract would terminate end first council meeting 1981 favor new contract drafted meantime committee composed three council members help AMAs legal coun sel new contract approved current contract will continue force 10 30-Day Trial Memberships ap proved modify recently approved poli cy make membership effective day following postmark date mailing 11 Special Interest Group Recognition previously proposed policy see January 80 minutes approved except requirement annual dues payment de leted also requirement citizens US AMA members changed residents 12 HO Insurance noted executive director AMA comptroller now bonded $100000 other l-IQ employees bonded $50000 13 Business Advisory Committee pro posal approved establish committee provide expert financial guidance HQ Executive Council 14 Show Team Districts agreed new Show Team Policy Committee should asked recommend show teams should operate within own dis tricts coordination avoid conflicts 15 Redistricting Ill VII approved poil should taken districts determine boundaries should changed between 16 AMA No 2 Model Sig Cub tentatively approved pending acceptance manufacturer several suggested changes such prefabbed nose hook bulk kit packs HQ offer 17 Non-Flying Sanctions procedure sanction shopping mall shows similar static model display events approved cluding exemption AMA membership CD requirements such events 18 1979 Financial Statement unanimously approved previously submitted No Members 3327 796 4445 1684 Member DuesRate Juniors0$ 500 Juniors01300 Seniors@750 Seniors@1550 Family Open @ 17001469 Open @ 2500 56317 Booster @ 500 251 Booster @ 1300 87 Total Memberships Partial year credits Total Membership Income Magazines Members 58884 Subtotal Other Income Life Memberships450000 * Less Transferred Property Fund75000 Transferred Film Project100000275000 NAR Service & Affiliation Fees 293400 Contributions Received Toledo Weak Signals180000 Miscellaneous29378 *L Transferred Schlrshp Fund 18875020628 Club Charter Fees3101800 Sanction Insurance146500 Sanction Fees449700 FAI Stamps760300 Supply & Souvenir Sales-Net1027507 Film Rental309400 Interest Income4184233 Misc Member Service Fees1039543 MA Advertising & Other Income _________ Total Other Income Gross Income Deduct Operating Expenses 108797831 Expense Allocation Magazine Magazine Unrelated Business Tax Operating Income Special Projects 1979 Trans AM Net Costs 1839419 Less Budget Allocation Gen Fund J9QQQ 339419 Nats Net Costs 2640703 Less Budget Allocation Gen Fund JQ99QQ 1640703 FF World Champs Net Income344413 Less Transferred AMA/FAI FundA4413 _________ Net Income 19 1980 8udget An updated version incorporating changes voted Janu ary 80 meeting approved also approved executive director should receive 3% cost-of-living increase per other employees amount having cluded previously approved budget New additions updated budget Continued page 78 Total $ 1663500 1034800 3333750 261 0200 2497300 140792500 125500 1131 00 152170650 1300672 150869978 47107200 103762778 jjQ0j1 115370789 J4293536503 21834286 Magazine Allocation Per Member Total Member Magazines $800$636800 8001347200 80045053600 80069600 47107200 48137989 15261328 18720567 65827767 63758033 2069 734 *Contribution & Life membership donations earmarked specific Funds Donors AUgUSt 198071 AMA INCOME STATEMENT FOR 12 MONTHS ENDING DECEMBER 31 1979 Presidents OUTLK Earl F Witt 26 Warwick Drive Chambersburg PA 17201 MAY COUNCIL MEETING May Executive Council Meeting will reported detail elsewhere ever some actions have received much membership interest input taken council apparently reflecting position majority membership First full-time posi tion Flying Site Assistant Coor dinator approved Second free CD membership restrictions instituted January Executive Council Meet ing rescinded Third council voted eliminate mandatory maga zine subscription membership 1981 RULE CHANGE CYCLE new 1980-81 AMA rule books printed distributed four months rule year Ideally rules should out member ship four months before new rule year order give competition mod elers ample time make necessary changes upcoming competition two year cycle established give ample proposal comment review decision time felt year cycle resulted arbitrary rule changes meet deadline rule book late often available until middle contest season part rule making procedures managed appointed officials working rule proposals dur ing spare time com pensation knowing personal circumstances time available contest board member would un fair pass judgment profi ciency nor would terminating appoint ments replacing board members meet deadlines has suggested insure meeting schedules since replacements unknown quantity Therefore would like propose three year rule cycle would retain two year rule change procedures should insure having competition rule books possession least six months prior effective date would like have membership opinion proposal NATIONAL CL SOCIETY Laird Jackson has taken another step toward creating often discussed Na tional Control Line Society has cir culated letter among key control line organization officers columnists proposing such society heartily endorse proposal feel should receive support control line interests organization would similar National Free Flight Society opinion successful model socie ties Control line fliers relatively small part AMA membership further fragmented orga nizationally respective phases control line numbers rather small promoting objectives An umbrella organization such National Control Line Society would give control line interests enoughstrength membership effectively provide continuing leadership support specialized control line publication CONFLICT OF INTEREST As members may have read other model magazines Mr Hurst G Bowers has written open letter President AMA Possibly Mr Bowers responding request membership input thereby brought up matter has long matter deep concern think demands response explanation members AMA following paragraph Mr Bow ers statement issue Another matter becoming quite apparent can untold damage entire modeling hobby country cliq ism political infighting within AMA Specifically gains dis tinct impression some elected offi cials may using positions maneuver employment within organization salaried staff members Much has said regarding prac tice double dipping federal em ployees much repugnant within organization such remove grounds doubt 72 Model Aviation Relaxing between sessions FAI meetings lounge French Aero Club area believe elected official should required sign pledge accept AMA salaried em ploy ment position within period less three years after leaving elected office should also apply members elected officials fami ly There should no grandfather clause should done once As experienced executive know recognize hazards absence such provision by-laws published policy ganization such AMA Therefore Im sure will use good office immediately implement such policy provide exemplar leadership being first sign pledge Although would go far call AMAs hiring practices double dip ping since elected officials AMA paid shadow such hiring practices has concerned pros pect being employed AMA Executive Director being held over conscientious AMA elected appointed officer casts suspicion actions vote controversial sues voting convictions representation electorate voting obtain favor future employer puts indi vidual position having conflict interest should exist organization such councils authority matter hiring AMA employees hiring Executive Director Although John Worth President council appointed him Executive Direc tor 1963 special situation will read History Acade Model Aeronautics Willis C Brown Dick Black will see Academy time Executive Director about months operating funds bank no money offer Executive Director feel extremely fortunate time history have area three officers former officer pitch help run Academy John Worth AMA President Carl Wheeley AMA Secretary/Treasurer Maynard Hill District IV Vice President former President Walt Good Coun cil appointed John Worth Executive Director voted Maynard Hill Pres ident 1964 Apparently another time history another staff member con sidered position page 48 AMA history Carl Wheeley re ported people suggested become Executive Director 1955 AMA President Keith Storey other council members recognized modeling expertise important running such association felt position Executive Director should filled person experi ence fields fund raising public relations organizational manage ment shadow conflict interest has existed some form another over various AMA officials several times history Johnny Clemens President number discussions ideas would have put Johnny AMAs payroll some manner last proposal presented Executive Director have AMA lease build ing Dallas AMA museum conjunction Johnnys hobby shop return use AMA leased space would manage museum latest situation has under discussion some months has Executive Directors announce ment hiring Vince Mankowski District IX Vice-President Assist ant Executive Director Prior election AMA Presi dent daughter AMA em ployee Between time elected termination employment found quite uncomfortable diffi cult impartial interests Implementing policy may dif ficult under current circumstances however will Mr Bowers suggests provide leadership respect being first make such pledge time would like assure membership 32 plus years have actively involved AMA have never sought employment Academy Although will al ways willing work assist way will benefit AMA mem bers will seek nor accept employ ment Academy Model Aero nautics As other elected prospective officers will have leave up own individual consciences whether will make such pledges Since foregoing written have informed Executive Director District VII Vice-Presi dent Geoff Styles has employed Flying Site Coordinator MEMBERSHIP MEETING As part AMA bylaws meet ing held year general membership Since National Cham pionships bring largest varied attendance natural AMA picked meeting place through years attend ance meeting has fallen off last year believe council members attendance general members obvious mail received council Headquarters reason lack attendance apathy problem other things essential running Nats seems lack publicity about meeting Years ago events competitors fewer everyone hung out specific area needed simple announcement-to day because large number con testants numerous locations times events make simple announce ments impossible year council has asked Headquarters publicize nual meeting council may have opportunity speak one-toone basis members about needs would like kickoff publicity about meeting announcing will National Model Airplane Championships Wilmington OH Wednesday August 13th Although exact time place has selec ted usually early evening dormitory lounges Check AMA Headquarters Nation als Nats News time place hope see members possible present August 198073 Joe Bridi Giant Scale Long Beach SECRETARY-TREASURERS REPORT Jim McNeiII AMA Secretary-Treasurer 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Mr Harvey C Neel York Area RC Club York PA wrote letter some time ago am answering til now am sending advance copy information members chartered club behalf club members Harvey states give good report monies accounted come AMA Headquarters good report spent firm belief no employee member executive board shall allowed personal use funds belong AMA statement shows employees allowed use AMA money no interest benefit demand halted etc. practice has now stopped Har vey no longer staff members borrow AMA money last time looked Mr Carl Maroney owed $1291 home office does maintain policy small advances against salary hour ly employees As Secretary/Treasurer has approval question $18885 Retire ment Fund since non-profit ganization seems like expense should set up type organization increase over $4000 year can see headed much will increase dues coming years disagree Harvey AMA matching fund basis penny penny individual employee up 5% though Federal Government allows up 15% half employee half Academy fund assigned insurance company invests Non-profit non-profit dues money dues money hold good employees have run business like business want complete breakdown salaries what part employee pays retirement plan am going publish per sonal information magazine ever salaries par lower comparable wages DC area AMA running red feel scholarship program worth though small amount eliminated would add about $1000 balance end year members dues could cut small margin prime factors responsible non-profit status Harvey element helping Juniors hav ing scholarship program thousand dollar drop overall bucket per haps single best investment AMA could possibly make wish wish persons trying help Juniors did agree make maga zine mandatory above fur nish $10750 worth free magazines officers CDs real slap face since figure over 1500 free copies rest us must pay Youve got point Mr Neel nice soap opera two sides Let say 1 council voted last meeting restore magazine option 2 Some thought being given now requiring Contest Directors earn free memberships pay extra magazine Please give us breakdown $14000 staff travel Either travel lot sure lot road Staff travel includes shipping em ployees Nats annually clerical Also travel trade shows etc public relations watch expense too Will please explain AMA money invested projected income $20000 interest seems very small looks okay us really watch investiture money vested safely Last least $53000 spent FAI NAA Will take serious look plus Nats loss es believe very expensive few people benefit Lets take NAA first Without NAA would no AMA AMA part NAA affiliate National Aeronautic Association NAA officially designated organization US FAI Paris AMA official body represent modeling Without umbilical cord would dissolve tomorrow would out business people under stand first join AMA unfamiliar competition flying cost SOc/adult member Last year paid $28893 NAA parent ganization send no money FAI spend money annually flying teams delegates Paris sometimes hosting World Championships events have mixed feelings about Na tionals year fly pro vide patronage However Secretary Treasurer suggested important Nats officials either find some way stop losing money aban don forget dropped bomb January Florida council meeting hope have answered some questions would like invite members York PA RC Club Washington DC visit home office guests will tell what day coming year Ill drive up Birmingham have 74 Model Aviation Pictured L-R Chuck Berry Cora Puzon Cora lady flier long 17-year history Birmingham RC Association Cora sporting 60 Webra powered RCM Trainer fascinated hobby secretly vows another year shell beat man club lot farther drive Ill glad come pick day see woman holding two ignition antique engines Miss Lulie E Baugh age 2 Two similar ones will given away free October Mr Tommy MacLaughlins annual Old Timer Contest Pensacola FL Nothing have win free flight competition SAM rules apply Pre-1943 chuck glider pre-1943 towline glider SAM rules apply Mr Ron Sharpton buddy Coolie Reynolds furnishing en gines prizes Any questions write Ron Sharpton Route 1 Box 213-C Daytona Beach FL 32014 have screaming about ignition engine theyre giving away Pensacola free Come get OK Dear Secretary/Treasurer item last month about Horrace Cains comments deserves answer concerning claim waste involved AMAs participation Toledo RC Conference asks AMAs higher paid people clerical help could selling patches Well same reason various manufacturers send top people Joe Bridi companys booth also Glen Hazel Siga foose Dave Brown etc gave basic oversimplified swer PR top people answer ques tions listen problems get pulse feel AMA members talk potential non-members about pects AMA should kept mind too AMA handles thousands dollars ledo selling Nats sponsorships magazine advertising hundreds memberships other things besides patches Furthermore having HQ executive staff members Toledo AMA actually saved moneyclerks get paid overtime execu tive staff doesnt worked far longer 8 hours three days gave up weekend home impor tantly because wanted offering own spare time hours providing AMA higher level help less cost would have possible sending clerks instead As justification top people Toledo about elected Execu tive Council members themselves least five hand including AMA pres ident secretary-treasurer Toledo obviously important enough AMA well represented Im sure council members thought wasteful would stay home themselves Several vice-presidents other districts paid own wayHorrace Cain however submitted bill travel reimbursement Meanwhile AMA HQ employees Toledo sold enough goods services pay cost having did fabulous job PR well AMA officers scene including some Mr Horrace Cains district praised HQ effort Toledo deservedly J Worth Executive Director MORE Dear Jim reading Secretary/Treasur ers report July 1980 issue have couple suggestions reference member ship related problems reference Mr James R Deans nonreceipt 1980 license left feeling Mr Dean felt HQs fault did receive card wonder other members got same im pression! check records indicates made no mention yet new address simply informed us new address would effective certain date could have sent li cense correct address suggestion publish prob lem letters perhaps can use teach members avoid same pitfalls above case point learn al ways give effective date address change know initiate change provide continuous service Another subtle point Mr Deans prob lem evidently processed renewal much faster thought wouldOther wise would have Oregon ad dress receive license Perhaps can illustrate positive points problem situ ation future reports other suggestion concerns request members write concerning problems appreciate interest being responsive membership feel routine membership problems can better handled HQ staff direct basis member writes directly HQ gets handled immediately because staffed routinely handle functions members write may delayed somewhat depending schedule HQ ends up handling complaint anyway Perhaps can encourage member write HQ send copy way problem gets immediate attention still aware problem respond problem will copy response Please accept above gesture help provide better service member seems critical please view attempt helpful Sincerely William K Smythe Membership Director AMA HQ Sate Flying No Accident Minutes utive Council Meeting January 19 1980 Sheraton Airport Motel Orlando FL following attendance President Earl Witt Chambersburg PA Secretary/Treasurer Jim McNeill Birmingham AL Executive Director John Worth Fairfax VA Vice Presi dent District Clifton Piper Atkinson NH VP-Il John Grigg Lockport NY VP-Ill Dave Brown Cincinnati OH VP-IV Chuck Fore man Mechanicsville VA VP-V Bill Mathews Birmingham AL AVP Glenn Lee Batavia IL proxy VP-VI Horrace Cain VP-VII Geoffrey Styles Whitefish Bay WI Past Presi dent Johnny Clemens Dallas TX proxy VP-VIII John Embry VP-IX Vince Mankow ski Bellevue NE VP-X Jim Scarborough Re dondo Beach CA VP-XI Homer Smith Seattle WA Also attending Richard Jackson AVP-SC Charles Alba LA Ron Morgan Nats Execu tive Committee Present AMA Headquarters Execu tive Staff Frank Ehling Technical Director Gisele Jackson Comptroller Micheline Madi son FAI/Contest Boards Director Larry Bo lich Special Events Director regular meeting AMA Execu tive Council brought order 900am President chaired meeting Note districts VI VIII repre sented proxies did have voting privileges maximum number votes 12 9 Vice Presidents President Secretary/ Treasurer Executive Director I APPROVAL OF NOVEMBER 19 1979 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MOVED seconded accept draft version minutes motion failed 1 IX 11 against Subsequently suggested changes re viewed several accepted thus MOVED seconded accept No vember 1979 minutes corrected motion passed uanimously II AGENDA previously published agenda augmented subsequent items Council members MOVED seconded approve agenda amended motion passed unanimously President commented produce agenda dictated Council inputs required latest three weeks ahead Council meeting subsequent items received will appear published agenda Ill INSURANCE Commercial Show Teams Sponsors Discussion item concentrated upon December 1979 fatal accident Shea Stadi um New York need prudent dealing subject print generally agreed AMA members should apprised circumstances facts accident publication Mode/Aviation information approved insurance company MOVED seconded material regardless source appear Model Aviation concerning fatal New York accident Shea Stadium will re Continued page 77 AUgUSt 198075 AMA EXPENSE STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING 12/31/79 Expense Salaries$45097674 Annuity1560495 Payroll Taxes2901819 Total related salaries Rent Approx 5000 sq ft *Tele phones Postage & Freight exclusive membership processing Membership Processing & Postage Membership Insurance Rule Books Public Relations Awards Film Projects-Production Travel Equip Rental Film Library-HQ Service Officer Service VP Budget Council Mtgs etc Magazine Officers CDs etc Staff Travel-Council Trade Shows Mtgs Office Supplies Stationery Office Equipment maintenance Dues Subscriptions Printing & Xerox Professional Fees Legal & Audit Insurance General Depreciation Bad Debts Personal Property Taxes Licensing FAI Teams Programs Meetings Allocation** NAA Divisional Fee 1979 Trans Am Allocation 1979 Nats Allocation Scholarship Fund Allocation Totals Exclusive MA Mag Direct Costs Model Aviation Magazine Direct Costs Res Unrelated Bus Tax Model GeneralMembershipAviation AdminjstrServicesMagazine Total $ 49559988 $ 3079562 1300900 2722025 9271551 13409194 392950 3325620 93177 3299202 5799 3679772 1158534 1052000 1948411 192955 191224 1738568 1891478 1376623 1124962 104611 200125 2889300 2889300 1500000 1000000 1 000 00 109497831 8607688 434962 650500 $13381200 1539800 195100 7027771327356 9271551 13409194 392950 93177 3299202 5799 3679772 1158534 645052 682049 48212 105241 503320 1891478 1376623 1124962 104611 200125 10 0000 25414084 584500 77200 19100 574620 40772571 48137989 358716 _________ __________ Total Expense$157994536 $ 25414084 $ 40772571 **Actual expenditures year $281 2439 balance AMA-FAI Fund surplus $14189900 342900 *direct cost FAI & Contests Nets $ 7434000 461900 195100 Public Relations $ 5947200 300000 260200 291712265149135031 3325620 292262 28943 28683 86928 406948 194800 19300 19100 260800 2889300 2889300 1000000 1526132816035697 48137989 358716 __________ $63758033$16035697 194800 19300 19100 31 2900 1500000 12014151 $ 12014151 AMA Headquarters Organization JOHN WORTH [~iyDirecsor Contests Records Printing Supply Service Museum Bonus Coupons Trophies Delta Dart Youth Programs Public Relations Show Teams Hats PR Trade Shows Displays Exhibits Promo ticinal Materials Sajety Code Insurance FCC Iiaison Frequency Committee Firing Sites Noise Accident Reports Hall Fame Officer Supplies Scholarship Program Executive Director Co rrespovdcvce Accounting Finances Budget Investments Rules Proposals Contests Boards Team Selection World Records World Chain pionships FA Coordination Special Interest roups Address Changes Insurance Certificates Supply & Service Member Club & Chapter Services Iicense Problems Subscriptions Film Library Hats Processing Computer Services Mailing CARLWHEELEY FRANK EHLING LARRYBOLICH CARIMARONEY JOYCE HAGER GISELEJACKSON MICHELINE MADISON KIPSMYTHE Publications DirTechnical DirSpec Events DirAdministr AsstExecutive SecComptrollerFAI/CB DirectorMembership Dir BILIWINTERDEBBIEDEWSANNMASSALEDENISEHEWITTDIANEHAWLEY EditvrSunctians SecSpec Events AsstLINDA BROWNAccaccntvg Ast Clerk Typist DEBBIE RENAULTMARY ANNE CIIRTIN Editarial AstAccosrttitt Clerk ROSS MaMULLEN Assistant Editer HERB SILBERMANN Art Directer JOHNNIE SHIPLEY Pablicatiaris Astt Permasent Part-Time s-Tempvrary Pan-Time takes lot people administrate needs membership organization over 70000 members chart notes names various positions along brief listing noting people and/or departments handle various areas administration Over next few months staff will added fur ther Assistant Executive Director full time Flying Site Aid representative also another secretary Meanwhile 1980 expected alltime record membership year least 750001 further expectation over 81000 members 1981 NORMA CIIRLINGSANDREA PETERSON Club SecretarySecretary MIKE WOODFOLKcAROL MERFELD Mail ClerkMembership Cvvrd ART STEINER Stack Clerk ANTHONY HOLMES Stack Clerk MARY BuRROuGHS ELAINE FLINT Reveptianists SHIRLEY SHIPLEY Pls & Mitrvvraphivt LORRAINE MATHER HILDA PAULSEN Clerk Clerk -r IANET CLIFTONGLORIA COOK Clerh Clerk 76 Model Aviation As 6/2/80 lIlvcdel elation Magazine Plans orders Advertising Contents Hobby Shop Sales Phctos Articles Minutes 1/19/80 Cont page 75 viewed cleared insurance company lawyer motion passed 9 3 against II IV Pres Careful scrutiny given Presi dents proposed message membership concerning New York accident addi tional notes Executive Director After discussion combined message accept ed Council MOVED seconded submit re view attorney representing AMA New York accident Presidents message includes added paragraphs Ex ecutive Director motion passed amended 5A 11 1 against V AMENDED seconded third paragraph Presidents message changed less specific statement add assurance insurance coverage con tinues AMA members amendment passed 11 1 against V B Excluding Professionals Insur ance Coverage subject coverage professionals ie paid perform air shows model flying demon strations discussed view possibly exclude AMA liability protection Noting comment AMAs legal coun sel Executive Director advised Council definition professional conditions under coverage would would apply must stated AMA insurance company put position interpreting professional non-professional situations Executive Director further advised issue may solved adopting regu lations Safety Code covering condi tions acceptable operations rather attempting define professionals ban ning anyone MOVED seconded adopt follow ing language added AMAs Safety Code air shows model flying demon strations single straight line must estab lished side flying other side spectators Only per sons essential flight operations permitted flying side line others must spectator side Flying over spectator side line prohibit ed unless beyond control pilots [and will void AMA insurance protection pilots] exceptions may per mitted under special circumstances involving consideration site conditions model size weight speed power must joint ly approved AMA President AMA Executive Director motion passed unanimously amend ed 6A AMENDED seconded strike phrase will void AMA insurance protec tion pilots amendment passed 11 1 against Ill Note 1015 am President Executive Director departed attend short meeting Wings Wheels Museum Secretary/Treasurer chaired Presi dents absence IV BANNING OF NITROMETHANE Council discussed question length con cluding general consensus ConMA MAGAZINE INCOME AND EXPENSE STATEMENT year ending December 31 1979 Income Allocated Membership Subscriptions 58884 @ $8$47107200 Direct Advertising Income$15916050 Less Res Bad Debts -500000 Less Agency & Cash Disc. 2071530 - $13344520 Hobby Shop2823156 Other Subscriptions Plans Income-net Free Distributions Officer CD etc Subtotal-Direct Income Total Income Expenses Direct Costs Editorial Expenses Monthly Columnists Drafting Articles Plans Pictures Production Costs Composition Typesetting etc Art & Photo Color Separation Printing Supplies Circulation Expenses Postage Label & Sort Advertising Expenses Commissions - Printing Postage Administrative Costs Telephone Insurance Promotion & Dues Miscellaneous - Travel Total Direct Costs Allocated Expenses % gen AMA exp Salaries & Payroll Tax-Circulation - Salaries & Payroll Tax-Advertising Rent Miscellaneous Office Postage Printing Total Allocated Expenses Total Allocated & Direct Costs Income before taxes Reserve DC Unrelated Bus Tax Reserve Fedl Unrelated Bus Tax Net Income test Board problem Council need rule issue present V AWARDS A AMA Awards MOVED seconded passed issue two Distinguished Service Awards two Supe rior Service Awards Award Excel lence 1115 am President resumed chair B Nets Awards Frank Ehling re sponsible obtaining Nats trophies/awards asked Council approval 1980 trophy design noted considerable savings could result different style recent years asked Coun cil decide whether retain former de sign change less expensive alternative MOVED seconded accept Mr Eh - - 480405 3952 - $17562033 1158534 $18720567 $65827767 - 80500 1066774 3809082 - - 2399225 - - 522952 58945 - - 23311747 18200 2796068 664692 2541882 6773917 1235487 245360 50000 9180 47673 106305 - 6356356 27311069 3460760 10551286 458518 $48137989 12386500 1803400 - 342900 - 349888 - 291712 -86928$1 5261 328 - - 147503 - 211213 $63399317 2428450 5.L16 $ 9734 lings Nats trophy proposal 1980 based economical design motion passed unanimously abs stained VI ABSENTEE VOTING report AMAs legal counsel dated January 14 1980 File No 1808 dealing legality allowing VP cast written vote ab sent Council meeting concludes permissible taking account following condition absent Executive Council members vote counted having entered actual meeting present quorum would have actual attendance general consensus Council will allow absent Council member written signed yes no vote specific agenda item has published ad vance meeting next page August 198077 VII INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR PRO FESSIONAL CLASS FLIERS AND MANU FACTURERS CATEGORY Mr Worth ad vised insurance company willing find someone give us type coverage AMA has define categories Dis cussion indicated confusion concerning subject agen da regard intent suggested perhaps terminology misleading word commercial substituted categories fliers MOVED seconded table issue motion failed 5 for7 against II III V VII XI SIT Pres MOVED seconded refer issue back original proposer Grigg-Il clarification what being sought refer ence professional commercial categories submit specific proposal motion passed unanimously IV ab stained Minutes concluded next month Synopsis Cont page 71 approved amounts hire assistant executive director new flying site repre sentative 20% increase council member expense allowances plus $15 per day food allowance council meetings $10000 a HQ mini-computer accounting 20 Surplus Fund Investments approved continue current policy guaranteed insured investments 21 Key Man Insurance agreed additional offers should sought con cerning such coverage protect AMAs inter est case executive director incapacity 22 Annual Open Meeting Wednesday August 13th Nats Wilmington approved general membership meeting 23 Nats Council Lodging approved council members participate both Nats council meeting November 9 Annual Open Meeting will provided dormitory lodging Saturday through Wednesday 24 W C Logos approved AMA-hosted world championships names AMA FAI will required part logo design 25 Expense Documentation approved executive director should present what financial reporting procedures required both AMA employees volunteer officers also noted secretary/treasurer February 15th deadline submitting requestsfor reimburse ment previous year expenses 26 Pyrotechnics Ban An immediate ban show teams use pyrotechnics ap proved except model rocket operation accordance National Association Rocketry Safety Code 27 Show Team Competition ban competition between show teams wasapproved prevent teams trying outdo other manner compromise safety 28 Awards Several awards approved details published following presenta ions 29 1981 RC Soaring WC Approval tentatively given US-hosted event pend ing specific details proposer possible offering later year FAI 30 Nats-Type Meets Outside US Ap proval given principle Nats-type events Alaska Hawaii Puerto Rico VP appropriate district em powered authorize such event per year also approved AMA provide 15 trophies such mini-Nats Puerto Rico 1980 31 Delta Dart CDs approved provide free membership direct Delta Dart contest upon receipt HQ written report meet pictures suit able publication Further details will provided after council approval official meeting min utes published after Nats council meeting Connecticut Maine achusetts Hampshire Rhode stand S Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinssn NH 03811 Aaoecatn VieePreodonto Robert C Brodear 405 Main Street Nashua NH 03060 Raymond Giboaieau 39 High So. Old Town ME 04468 George Parker 7 Paul Dr Lee MA 01238 Mike Schindter 5 Bolduc Dr. Ledyard CT 06339 Witlion Wiihur6 Lauret Ave. Kittery ME 03904 Well another council meeting has come gone again some fur flew some nitt-gritties gotten down As will surely read issue vote go back optional Model viation magazine squeaker eight seven vote created lot emotion during vote am truly sorry have seen great disappointments chagrin suffered favored continuation mandatory magazine vote favor optional result strong desire District people have way inputs New England solidly favor optional ex pressed desire will part con tinue take magazine seems just didnt like have jammed down throats count hap pening sure vote may come up again after some unexpected changes council between now effective date Janu ary 1981 absence improper proxy allowed simple yes no vote change heart allegiance outlook moral obligation could turn around again Stay tuned folks resignation Bill Winter has tendered immediate acceptance ac tion reportedly because council decision go optional magazine Mr Winter will missed humor rhetoric Happy flying Bill am truly sorry vote did support views ideas about editorial rights privileges true democratic process utilized us no personal animosity assured nitty Now grit ty What about great AMA presidential race So far three contenders note Homer Smith John E Clemens incumbent president Earl Witt Only two will ballot printed October Maybe some others will flush up three sound solid contenders Clemens will hard beat makes ballot Earl Witt has worked hard goals beliefs tenure thus far Homer does have visi bility image others can make up basic intelligence dedication own goals Stay tuned too folks Flying site losses still major concern us throughout country approval hiring full-time person DC improtant department has given sparsely-populated New England having problems sound program maintaining develop ing flying sites already started litera ture advice available asking Watch better information action important area couple letters recently distributed council members members large have concerned two letters state disap proval hiring council members other officers full-time employees first place find impossible believe letters spontaneous second place might considered anti-discriminatory Sort Bakke case perhaps After didnt too badly hiring john Worth Executive Director fresh position AMA president now did Wonder has planting such seeds Maybe kind apprenticeship worthwhilewhat chang ing picture New Jersey York II DISTRICT REPORT Jehn C Grigg District II Vice-President 6387 Budget Drive Lsckport NY 14094 Aesociate Vico-Prosidents Pete Bia,chini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 John Byrve 36-29 213th St Bayside NY 11361 Frank Dresch 9 Siitiom Ave Piscutumay NJ 08854 Hank Likes 46 Cory Dr Tomo River NJ 06753 Adam Suttier 50 Randi Rd. No A-2 Schenectady NY 12309 tank Smith 2 Lorraine Ave Auburn NY 13021 month discuss National issues no better place start re view some major items acted May meeting Executive Council very narrow eight seven vote magazine Model Aviation returned its former optional status effective January 1981 Pressure re-vote issue next meeting August 9 just before Nats will last opportunity year alter decision have strong feel ings either way write immediately intention call re-vote will guided majority response plea must have response hands later August 5 opportu nity direct voice AMA affairs District II residents response please Remember 50-entry minimum Class contest qualify CD free membership Gone Repealed Retroactive January 1 1980 Good move following up bad move However no step back some compensatory action case es tablished flat fee $500 sanctions eliminated issuance free sanctions policy past Now can repeal $50 deposit film rental charged char tered clubs will have furthered mem ber support services flying site director position created funding established Now remains establish job description find right man interested know someone write Chuck Foreman VP Dis trict IV chairman committee important established budget 78 Model Aviation hire true Assistant Executive Director man offered position has accepted put trust judgement may rest assured truly fine gentleman well-qualified individual has offered position earlier proposal recognition Special interest Groups published Model Aviation accepted minor modifica tions significant problems present Contest Board set ups expect board members expert areas category case Joe Friend have very knowledge able board member can expect member board know enough about facet category make best decision issue Doubtful Rec ognition Special Interest groups could lead revision Contest Board procedures wherein groups establish rules interest areas possibility long way offpossibly five years great PR effort deemed worthy enough supported up $1500 matching funds general treasury event denied MODEL AVIATION DAY New York Only Districts II VI Secretary/Treasurer Executive Director supported motion suppose remainder council feels dont need favorable publicity help offset recent bad press Damn leaves full support effort Greater NY Association placed immediate ban use pyrotechnics AMA show teams due inherent danger Both ground aerial pyrotechnics banned might add ruling would apply activities volving flight model aircraft subject show teams Chuck Foreman Executive Council coordinator show team matters directed draw up guidelines teams crossing over other districts other show team areas minimize conflicts council also granted free membership manager show team basis does least much work Contest Director Once again subject relocating Head quarters discussed once again no firm plan However viable idea yet come forth presented form possible relocation Reston VA planned community located 18 miles west DC five miles Dulles Airport Con sidering probable near-doubling rent next year considering NAA may willing rent us Reston considering could finally own landlord idea appears favorable like Hutchinson KS Springfield OH Reston easily accessible scheduled airlines vicinity several federal agen cies need access Youth Program has long needed second model follow after Delta Dart council accepted Youth Committee recommendation select Sig Cub fill need recommendation Sig minor mods incorporated im prove prefab kit formed landing gear sorely needed improvement nose bearing die-cutting Overall should make fine follow-on model Dart Maybe next line should con trol line model Next month back District II news Dont forget write about magazine issue Just few words enoughoptional mandatory See next month Ohio sylvania S West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill Vice-President 8534 Huddleston Street Cincinnati OH 45236 Associate Vics-Praidanna Joe Elben 36980 valley Forge Or. Solon OH 44139 Francis Fluhorcy 504 21st St. vienna wv 26101 Corky Heitman SR 108 North Holgato OH 43527 Laird Jackwn 1025 Walnut St. Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Shelkey 217 Euclid Ass. Scoctdale PA 15683 Well another month has gone boards included Executive Council meeting well quite number club meetings start contest season May council meeting among interesting Ive attended started out Friday department-by-department tour Headquarters detailed explana tion department operates During tour PR Department Larry Bolich unveiled new stand-up display card unit aimed hobby shops great looking unit should help growth Academy Check local retail hobby shop see tour Head quarters very helpful council members attended Saturday meeting few things came up affect district first being rescinding new require ments free CD membership came result letters council proves again responsiveness coun cil demands membership further voted eliminate buy get free sanction situation future standardize sanction fees $500 re gardless class sanction ie B AA etc significant accomplishment May council meeting vote make magazine optional 1981 Headquarters people along some VPs felt should remain manditory prefer cal itIncluded automatically membership slim majority including myself voted make optional next year Although must admit agree op tional magazine supported motion pri marily response letters re ceived subject well polls taken various club meetings Ive attended suspect havent heard last subject Id appreciate officers club taking straw vote its members sending results Ill know specifically stand comes up again Another subject sincere interest Dis trict Ill members apparent desire part lower peninsula Michigan AMA members become part District Ill rather remain part District VII seems get Detroit area hotbed Michigan modeling rest district necessary drive 800 miles around Lake Michigan drive through two other districts Ill VI make trip 200 miles Consequently activity out side own state District III rather other states own district theyd rather join District III re main isolated part District VII per sonally have nothing against becoming part district have decided take vote members District III determine want accept lower penin sula Michigan district should receive ballot shortly Dont forget Nats Ohio August 10-17 youre planning enter please consider volunteering help con tacting John Markunes 832 Stutely P1 Miamisburg OH 45342 phone 1-513-8667623 See ya around district Gear DOWN locked Delaware rict Colombia laed h Carolina IVVirgicia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Associate VicePresidents Wayne Abernenhy 5221 Marlboro Fikn Hillside MD 20027 Bob Chunspine 206 Tipron Rd Newport News VA 23606 Howard Cnispin 611 Beechwood Charlottesville VA 22901 V Bill Helws 20130 Tyvola Rood Charlotte NC 28210 Scotny Moyer 11 Orchard lone Wilwington OF 19609 John Preston 7012 Emma Court Falls Church VA 22042 Charles Spear 910 Holly Lone Mocksville NC 27028 May Executive Council meeting over have some good news some bad news First good news council approved hiring flying site coordinator AMA Headquarters left now find right person job hire him get him started procuring flying sites up-dating correspondence clubs about flying site proposals will very big assist club program could best moves AMA has made quite council has also reconsidered free Contest Director license program reverted back original licensing procedures have last few years am sure good decision will please hard-working CDs See does pay write letters AMA think some thing wrong Now bad news vote eight seven council voted make maga zine Model v/at/on optional January 81 know lot AMA members raised hell magazine made part dues package sent loads letters AMA Headquarters protest mandatory subscription actual facts show 30% membership opposed magazine being mandatory 70% wanted magazine guess first time can remember minority wins Well now its majoritys turn swamp Headquarters letters support magazine have approximately two half months before next coun cii meeting August So want con tinue get Model v/at/on part AMA membership have fight Ill tell little secretthe main reason first entry IRS letter reinstated tax-exempt status AMA fact disseminated info ALL members through publication Model v/at/on Now what think IRS going find out dont require member take publi cation Can imagine what would cost AMA license lose tax-exempt status costs lot run AMA THINK ABOUT IT Now lets fight magazine start cards letters coming AMA August 1980 79 Headquarters wouldnt ask help did think best terest AMA its membership guess time will just have put faith trust VP give hand taking time write letter support Model v/at/on Whats Happening District IV Northern Virginia Radio Control Club NVRC Woodbridge RC Club teaming up year Un-Contest contest Quantico Marine Base June 28-29 scale contest getting bigger year Make plans attendyou will enjoy First State RC Club FSRC has new field now reports its big might add control line circle could valuable addition club interested fliers Central Virginia Radio Control Associa tion Fred Simmons announced opportuni ty CVRCA put fun fly GEs annual picnic month September Chandler Mountain Road Plant Any member interested participating contact Fred Tidewater Model Soaring Society hear Woody Blanchard TMSS will trying break indoor RC record Seems has found some high-capacity batteries has shot two-to-three hour flight range best VP columns have seen Model Aviation July 1980 issue page 80 written Vince Mankowski VP District IX Please read it tells like Thanks Vincel wish said Well thats month folks See contests 9o Alabama ida gia issippi to Rico V South Carolina essee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 35209 Ainode Vtcs-Prmdento John Gorday 115 Bayberry Lane Jackson MS 39212 Richard Jackson 108 Thornles Charleston Heights SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Bunyan Dr. Doiray Beach FL 33444 Phillip McDowell 8521 Rolling Fork Dr Nashnilla TN 37205 Joseph Micalizzj SR 00866 Box 1532 Folardo PR 00648 Ed Moorrrson 70 Fifth SO. Shelimar FL 32579 Harry Sherarn PG Box 4506 Birmingham AL 35206 Tow Thecker 239CC Lawroncenjlle Hwy. Decatur GA 30033 Slowly surely getting Junior Program underway So far has no particular shape definite direction coming existence Ed Whitten has working years finally got page Model v/at/On also primarily responsible having Sig Cub adopted AMAs begin ners program Flying Models has given Juniors big boost Earl Van Gorders two-page col umn AVP Richard Jackson has also contribu ted Junior Program proud father Jonathan Jackson born May 13 1980 old class mate Marion Institute Jay McKee recently sent picture 12year-old son David new Sig Kadet anxious fly David still learning stage doing quite well Another Junior doing great things Willie Kimzy shown picture below flying model Gossamer Condor No fellow picture below Junior willing pitch Junior Program Thats District IV VP Chuck Foreman Sig Cub built last Executive Council meeting built meeting council member got kit study build use promote Junior Program No fellow picture below Junior either Its Dr Boyd little red wagonwhich uses carry around equipment Dr Boyd member Chottrnnnga RC Cluh Members club alerted mc po tential problem Coca-Cola seems Tom Bates noticed radio controlled robot front local Coke plant stopped discovered controlled seven-channel Kraft 72160 blue white Coca-Cola Company has about 200 throughout country So far CocaCola Company has very cooperative local clubs regarding frequency conflicts AVP Tom Thacker busy Atlanta try ing help get some control line kit buyers join local control line clubs AVP Ed Moorman busy trying get Dis trict V control line newsletter going Mike Steart Box 407 Rt 1 Jackson GA 30233 looking some combat competition Come control linerslets get together AVP Phil McDowell working OC Stewart Nashville area get free flight club going OC great free flight contest mid-May may have some pictures next issue Atlanta Drone Society managed get 42 planes out Gwinett County Airshow got letter appreciation air field Good public relations unsung hero month member ADS club field weekend fly help beginners help contests just available need help club Secretary/Treasurer helped write type club yearbook Israel Dubin strengths club Thanks Israel AMA card proved its worth mem bers Imperial RC Club Bartow FL Annual EAA Sun Fun Fly Lakeland AMA card carriers allowed flight line having real pilots li censes following members models display Bob Hunter P-Si Rick Meland 80 Model AViatjon David McKee doesnt have tell likes modelsthe look face says Willie Kimzy few trim problems model Gossamer Condor did builder real Both finally got craft fly ADS Club President David Gellar visible background surrounded planes Chuck accepted challenge proved could build flying rubber-powered model Juniors will accept challenge WACO Eugene Hayden P47 Bill Manley Coot Rod Spanier Pietenpol Ernie Baker Labelle Don Roberson Ugly Stick Ken Pazda New Era Bob Daniell B-i 7 Bob Daniell way quad raplegic theres club four members Everybody Somebody Anybody Nobody day club needed some thing important done Everybody sure Somebody would Anybody could have done Somebody got mad because thought Everybodys job Nobody knew Everybody wouldnt ended up Everybody blamed Somebody actually Nobody asked Anybody job never got done Illinois ana ucky ouri DISTRICT REPORT Horrace Cain District VI VicePresident 525 Weidner Road Buffalo Grove II 60090 Assodate VicePrasideels chuck Oslano 4631 N Mitchner Indianapolis IN 46226 Richard Gerling III 3611 Greenlield Rd Guincy IL 62301 Frank Hughes 401 S Birch Plattsburg MO 64477 Glenn Lee 819 Mandrake Batavia IL 60610 Helen Olsen 620 Old Bonhomrre University City MO 63132 Jim Sears P0 Boy 308 Burgle KY 40310 Bob Underwood 4109 Concord Oaks St Louis MO 63128 Happy Days again Flying season back time mid-May still un settled Northern Illinois read Ill flying Due reduc tion schedules subsequent reductions flight crews find myself position un able get weekends off now Dont look contests season Sorry thats way is reminder seasonal projects District VI clubs Flying muscular dystrophy funds popular activity greats William J Allen DeKaib IL pre senting check CL Annual Benefit contest last September club does such project please send some informa tion hope soon present article exclu sive such clubs July July 13 Chicago IL Model Masters CL meet July 19-20 Bloomington IL Illinois State RC Club Team Fun-Fly Championships host ed SIRS July 19-20 Indianapolis IN Indiana State RC Club Team Fun-Fly Championships July 19-20 Chicago IL SOAR Great Race V July 20 Palatine IL Chicago Acro-Angels Racing-Stunt CL meet July 20 Lansing Pelicans AMA Old-Timers FF Bong Field WI July 20 Libertyville IL Blue Max RC Fun-Fly Nike site July 27 Rockford IL Rock Valley RC Lake County RC Cross Country Race July 27 Lexington KY Blue Grass Soar ing Society two-meter Paul Proefrock Dis trict VI RC Contest Board Around District Bill Barter Lakeland RC Loopers KY comes wortil club president Gary Harrison has taught himself fly helicop ter Gary RCer escapement days has climbed another hill club can con tacted through Bill Rt 3 Box 63 Calvert City KY 42029 Indianapolis IN West Side RC Club pro files several members newsletter Transmitter Example Robert C Herrell Bob 57 born Omaha NE served three years four months US Air Corps instructor present occupation design engineer Hugh J Baker ears Bobs second year club - Board Directors Bob flies Mode 2. interest - sport other interests photography elec tronics Fort Wayne IN Flying Circuits justly proud Joe Spallone Corsair won first standoff scale Toledo using Mit subishi win Best Show Cleveland Canton Good going Joe Contact Bob Suhr 1913 Echo Ct Barton yule IL 61607 complete information impressive schedule open pylon races Mort Bowman Annual Pylon/FunFly Spirits St Louis say mufflers required No doubt about hrand new field Kansas City RC now meets Home Sav ings 17950 E 39th St Independence MO Meetings first Wednesday month 730 pm Bowling Green Kentucky SKYMACS planning leave tracks Ken tucky State Fun-Fly did go read Kentucky FunFly teams will have selected Illinois Indiana will soon select no Missouri club has anything planned Missouri club would like send team Indianapolis September 13-14 contact within next few days Maybe something can worked out May 2 3 beautiful weekend Chicago hotel Alexandria VA arguing about dumb ole AMA stuff should able read about else pages Ill just mention few brief points Model Aviation tobe optional 1981 Ill bet brought up again optional status wont last voted optional have very mixed emotions dont like AMA being wrapped up commercial ventures yet exposed AMAs business through MA council voted cancel Executive Directors present contract early 1981 new contract will negotiated bringing agreements up modern managerial terms AMA may have opportunity move own quarters near Dulles Interna tional Airport cost would much rent AMA will soon have pay present place think decent place work expand long over due employees work day cramped areas like AMA now occupies likely wouldnt stay long motivated very much Im move opinion Executive Council AMAs corporate board directors need meet twice year Several days Janu ary review budget set policies meet newly elected members followed review short meeting August September should enough Any unforseen business could accomplished via conference call above procedure would save AMA considerable amount cash estimate about $25000 Such saving would help pay newly created staff positions Administrative Assistant Flying Site Rep resentative former Assistant Executive Director demoted new outside has recruited course progress CIA Informer always states Progress important prob lem So much monthKeep low keep slow keep nose up turns use lots top rudder Thats what hob shop owners say! Iowa igan esota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Geoff Styles District VII Vice-President 6060 N Lydell Avenue Whitefish Bay WI 53217 Asacasge Vlc-Preadessgs James Clark 4444 Woodviem Or. NO Cedar Rapids IA 52401 John E Lorbiecki 5847 N 67th St Milwaukee WI 53218 Robert 0 Lundberg 4928 Tioga St. Duluth MN 55804 William Rohrng 4494 Tanglawood Tr St Joseph Ml 49085 Al Scidmore 5013 Dorsent Madison WI 53711 Ron Sears 132S Roslyn Pontiac Ml 44054 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 April 26 Greater Milwaukee Asso elation Radio Control Aviation Clubs hosted District VII West Conference held EAA Headquarters Museum Milwaukee warmly greeted looked after EAA staff led Ben Owen thanks EAA hospi talityMore next page August 1980 81 Inside display tent Sun & Fun Fly Headed Russ Knetzger Flying Electrons committee did fine job ganization AVPs attendance Al Scidmore Madison John Lorbiecki Jr Milwaukee Jim Clark Cedar Rapids special guest Dave Brown VP III flew Cincinnati Dave talked visitors came Illi nois Indiana Iowa Michigan Minnesota Wisconsin Workshops given John Lorbiecki radio repair John Lorbiecki Jr engine rework maintenance Don Coe Terry Kohler helicopters Les Hard Lan sing Cards newsletters Dario Brisighella Quarter Scale Art Suhr brought part huge collection antique planes engines Guests free access EAA Muse um day workshops morn ing What collection great planes have $3 admission included fine fried chicken lunch good time popular features con tinuous showing Grand Illusions Mar velous Miniatures both played packed houses day long applause would have made Jay Gerber smile wide ly first photo taken EXPO IV Lansing MI shows left right Jim McNeill AMA Secretary/Treasurer Helen Mrs McNeill Amos Ponder Detroit Cloudbusters Ron Sears AVP May 3rd 4th saw Washington Executive Council meeting will report proceedings because will see detail magazine urge read report have com ments write As said previously AMA Academy please keep eye what decided behalf Well great out flying again am sure members district agree Took last years Aquila out Sun day got over 25 minutes first flight Also present Gregg Seydell Suds City Sailplane Team flew Sagitta well long amazed us flood newsletters am getting editors stressing safety field clean up safety ad justments safety fun flys contests safety Keep up guys gals lets have fun live longer picture shown bottom left Southgate Mall Show held Mil waukee shows AMA booth fronted Phoenix 8 Ron Janis MARKS club picture below Dave Platt WACO Tom Sells Astro Wings Congratulations Anoka County MN RC Club getting flying site Nice going Milt Jewell members Fred Johnson will have hands full making suitable acti vities Give him hand guys Midwest RC Society planning bomb drop August 3 1st Bob Wooley gave some helpful details rig up mechanisms installation club flies out Red ford MI puts out good newsletter Midland MI RC Modelers have busy shows Circle Mall Grace Dow Library Library show month-long event items being secured locked cases Great PR work Thanks Gaines Smith Jeannine Tree newsletter Bong Eagles WI held agreat rummage sale netted $78 club Lakeland WI RC Club holding two pic nics year---one July 13th another September 7th have some fine build ers club dont mind trying unusual models Bob Wischer gave talk radios installation recent meeting collaboration Tom Massopust Des Moines IA Modellaires put out sharp news letter professionally done glossy paper will take part again Sig Annual Contest Sig Field Montezuma IA judg ing timing relaxing also nice member profile issue enjoy reading March ran big show United Rubber Workers Hall Des Moines bumper success lots fun Michigan Antique Modelers have raised enough funds plan three contests 1 980 Joe Kresnak sends monthly letter calendar will have full year Love old-timers hope John Aliman Cedar Rapids IA Skyhawks out hospital back flying again Did see photo flying field June Model via tion Looked beautiful Must try get out see folks some flying Heard Les Coleman last night has al ready reserved Grand Illusions September Thanks Joe Delaney Detroit Aero Modelers very newsy informa tive newsletter nice gesture club dedicate first official event year members have taken last trip life would like join offering condolences Vignoe family recent bereavement Out Council Bluffs IA comes good looking newsletter sent Marvin Heitmann club has contests planned month summer certainly should let Steve Baldwin utilize highly modified transmitter fullest Steve has know ledge ability add options found highest priced radios what offers help club members same cooperation between people hobby really outstanding Circle Masters Milwaukee WI held static display Brookfield Square two days spring know ledge AMA chartered Control Line club Wisconsin very active Ken Morris past VP-District VII advises July Model Aviation Month again Iowa Governor Ray will issuetheproclama tion June 24 1980 1145 am capitol building Des Moines Iowa mem bers invited finally reminderi have copy both AMAs newest movies want club use other good audience get touch will ship both cost will return charge UPS also have get hands 16mm sound projector Good flyinglots luck good landings Arkansas ana 0 New Mexico homa s VIII DISTRICT REPORT John Embry District VIII VicePresidont 509 So Lebanon Street Sulphur LA 70663 Annoojane Vce-Prenldaexos Buzz Averill 9117 La Barranea NE Albuqoerque NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Labanon Sulphur LA 70663 Gene Hernpel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 WillAxen Hurlny 111927 C,mnnrcn PleasanoonTt 78064 Larry Saroor 1415 Manor Dr. Barolennilte OK 74003 long last month full model airplanes write about Starting things off bang spring meeting Executive Coun cil Other pages issue will have synop sis proceedings however want emphasize couple key issues rather long agenda First CDs got little kick pants result January council meeting rules modified re quire 50 entries some contests qualify well-deserved free membership Well runaway finally got straightened out spring meeting rules now same previous years am told have problem some abuse sys tem However other ways will sought handle abuse penalizing huge major ity hard-working Contest Directors deserve far normally get second item very important business involved magazine Model Aviation what now classic case vocal minor ity dictating silent majority vote eight seven return magazine optional status next year know least three polis proved nothing due lack scientific distribution leading phraseology also know some generally against years way doing business However remain convinced member getting magazine mandate both own chart82 Model Avjation Around District er IRS Additionally extra work sorting out twice types memberships HQ financial uncer tainty magazine production will definitely result extra cost means poorer maga zine expensive choose take both So now least suspect issue closed yet What really needed genuine unemotional input majority feel way need know club two individuals simply constitute majority entire District VIII membership about vote clubyes no--the AMA should pro vide magazine Open member part basic membership package dues same present rates including magazine subscription Send results signed two club officers will vote according will membership information 134 clubs District VIII will consider vote representative get 25 club votes minimum three state roughly 20% cross-section realize members club opinion welcome also However am prepared tabulate 8000 individual voteshence club approach Now flying news able get over Beaumont TX Natches River Festival flying events spite very gusty Colorado as atira h Dakota S South Dakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Vince Mankswski District IX Vice-President 105 Waldo Circle Bellevee NE 68005 Aesociste Vice-Presidmina Charles Brennan 2220 Maripose 8I Casper hdV 82601 Ed Coo 8209 Linden Prairie Village KS 66208 Travis McGinnis 8027 VS Slot Circle Arvada CO 80005 Jim Ricketis 516 S Cloudes Sioux Falls SD 57103 Lets begin months report pic ture Russ Ron Ritchey Papillion NE two youngsters picked up some freebee handouts local hobby shop After returned home noticed free-bees carried $295 price tag good see two young people returned store paid item Coincidentally shop owner talking about honest thoughtful modelers boys came settle surprised storekeeper Another thoughtful person favorites Betty Stream newsletter editor winds great time generally basically air show day attended day before fun-fly Everything 1AA Quadras flown Except people wanting play baseball under flight path went great fellows have put together several years row now deserve nod Last weekend attend funeral northern Mississippi way went Acadian RC Club field Lafayette LA scheduled 12th believe Model Aviation Day Cajun Nationals Contest Unfortunately Mother Nature interfered first time delivering over 20 inches rain 24 hours some areas south Louisiana day fore As might imagine contest cancelled Ironically arrived field weather absolutely beautiful problem being new temporary lake around runway Like Beaumont group fellows Lafayette die-hards look rescheduled meet Lafayette fall Most recently able make day Baton Rouge Pattern Sport Scale Contest something over 50 entries went off beautifully hottest day year far have promised some pictures other events Please come through However dont send bunch just very good area event would great secretary/treasurer Womens Inter National Glider Society sent note inter est Christy Martin 3031 South Valentia St Denver CO 80231 new Wings vicepresident newsletter editor Christy Betty would like hear youre interested organization Rex Herring Dickinson ND reports Slope Area Golden Eagles mall show flying demo held week later gave club some nice PR Dickinson Press Rex sent copy article shot mall show Rough Spots What Makes VP Prema turely Grey After two years hard work AMA can see light form 40 frequencies end FCCs tunnel sincere well intended mis directed letter however sent FCC California club letter critical AMAs proposal stating [It best interest RC modeler general public also expressed concern safety doubting possibility safely fly ing 30 aircraft simultaneously Requesting FCC rectify serious mistake club contended majori ty RC fliers already pleased current allotment frequencies first group Ive heard has enough frequencies already areas high interference need total frequencies available does equate corresponding number models aloft time FCC will no doubt review letter investigate allegations report its find ings triplicate review some dozen letters type could stall acquisition new frequencies years come moral story have question ask - dont shoot hip Again governing body Acade Model Aeronautics has again resurrected optional magazine issue Academy according American Heritage Dictionary 1 association scholars 2 school special instruction does need send its members ruled Executive Council its educational journal Model virJtion Model Aviation now 1981 mem bership option large number mem bership elect take advantage Academys founding principle some major changes will occur primarily form reduced magazine us believe principles upon AMA founded real loss issue decided vote Execu tive Council Under small light humility council vote still 1/75000th AMA interesting note after fol lowing days long-range planning session least two council members changed minds change came about gan discussing defense IRS vestigation tax-exempt status based fact educational association can see possibility issue being brought up again way can person join club reduced rate dont want club newsletter new addition AVP line-up Ed Cox 8209 Linden Drive Prairie Village KS 913 341 -8840 Ed driving force hind organization Council Clubs greater Kansas City area kick-off council dinner attended AMAs President Witt Executive Director John Worth area club members myself council now includes 10 clubs represents over 350 modelers easy see Ed Cox kind person will benefit AVP Wel come aboard Ed district still need AVPs area represented please contact vice-president now find myself having say find difficult As some may al ready have heard have asked take position AMAs assistant executive di rector Leaving beloved midlands moving Washington DC easy prospect entertain basic motivation behind running office District IX vice-president vision various projectsfrom District IX Nats All-Season Flier Program trips correspondence necessary bring recognition promotion selfawareness district Some goals have achieved still works After few short years much potential momentum building up natural have great personal desire help see projects through completion August 1980 83 encouragement fellow mem bers Executive Council Headquar ters staff membership have helped make decision accept position will last district re port Taking over vice-president dis trict will Travis McGinnis 8027 West 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005303-422-5720 will recognize Mr McGinnis having District IX RC contest co ordinator AVP line judge Nars head judge Las Vegas 79 Nats again will serve 80 Nats Most important however has proven reputation clear thinker listener has ability also desire good job Executive Coun cil approved recommendation Travis District IX vice-president unanimously am meeting Travis bring him upto-date district national affairs will also pass along pictures notes perusal Please kind him have send him club newsletters notes truly feel opportunity serve District IXs vice-president honor can hope partially repaid belief tried best could feel blessed op portunity have met people have made friends Friends lifetime Until meet again ar skies good flying one-flip starts God bless Arizona fornia ii S Nevada 0 Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarboroui District X Vice-President 2501 Armour Lane Redondo Beach CA 90218 Associate VIcePemldesits Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94590 Ales Chisolm 1100 West Shaw Presno CA 93711 Lonnie Kroeber 4295 Boulder Hwy. Las Vegas NV 89121 John Pond 4269 Syoko Circle Son Jose CA 95136 Bob Reynolds RI B Boo 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Siowderr Ave. Long Beach CA 90008 Keith Whitney 14465 Jupiter Or. Soft Lake City UT 04117 Lots cover month some pictures brighten things upl Ill start right off brief report recently concluded council meeting Washington DC Headquarters Relocation Committee came very promising looking offer Reston VA Reston located near Dulles Airport about 20 miles Washingtons downtown Stay tuned fur ther developments Most District X members particu larly California have very vocal wanting go back optional magazine membership originally voted favor mandatory magazine club meetings Ive hear thing option option etc Okay issue came up again motion made make magazine optional seconded vote very closeeight seven passed So 1981 youll once again have choice hope choose take maga zine truly great offering under guiding hand Carl Wheeley council voted write new contract executive director John Worth Johns present contract has no time limit council felt should reviewed often committee formed write new council rescinded earlier decision made January alter method determining free CD membership system reverts back way has years study will made ways cope abuse See protests get listened enough people rise up make selves heard council will can does listen Two other items interest council members now can get $15 day meals wish attending council meetings other travel budget covering district has increased 20% $1200 annually rapidly rising prices airline tickets gasoline prompted know will mean least two outlying clubs district will able visited council approved John Worths request assistant executive director also approved hiring person work Headquarters fill flying site location slot course whole lot business conducted Ive hit highlights met two days also series pre sentations Headquarters Friday Friday evening council went Penny Witts house Earl Wittsdaugh ter buffet meal some drinksa really good time certainly want thank Penny roommate Pam fine evening attended dedication new flying site invitation Dave Johnson Sr Dave belongs Yucaipa Valley Flyers club son president Dave Jr seen just below ribbon cutting lady cutting ribbon widowof Dennis Turner Dennis killed stepped car struck another car field called DennisTurner Memorial Field Dave Jr made first official flight off field twin-engine Kaos real fast mean machine Above see some ot tne nappy special event winners left right Irving Rowe won glider event Next Earl Shephard judge comes Dave Johnson Jr won static scale Next Bill Racer second tun-fly Lastly Mike Todd third funfly 84 Model Aviation Anotner AIl-ea5ofl I-Her taIwart may Mayors nhntn I-ails club pictures later naeurge uooson picssre makes inverted pass over Jef cc Aeromodelers minishow disolays Beautiful view Mile Hi RC Clubs new field Washington council meeting another field dedication took place Southern California Betty Stream AVPs agreed stand thanks Betty Ill let Betty tell about own words Since Jim Washington council meeting asked represent him opening new flying site Sunday May 4 Joe Suzi went tario Motor Speedway Big 0 RC Club dedicated portion huge parking lot RC flying field Although people flying some time took hard work three peopleleo Hopper charter president John Hodges Ron Rossto reach agreement OMS limit use parking lot model fly ing onlyand preventing motorcycles etc tearing up site lot now fenced locked Big 0 members guests allowed use field 0 MS General Manager Ray Smartis attendance receive charter club surance document showing responsibility club its members Several hundred spectators drawn publicity local paper also attendance enloy flying demonstrations put club mem bers especially pleased attend event Hopper Stream families have friends years Leo being former member Bird Club Since area took opportunity attend Scale Olympics sponsored Riverside Raceway another club worked manage ment motor racing facility obtain flying site talked Connie Vaughn doing spadework form ing Southern California chapter QSAA big beautiful people Connie can contacted 10500 Atlantic Avenue South Gate CA 90280 Betty now Secretary/Treasurer WINGS Womens Inter-National Glider Soaring Any female glider jockeys contact Betty want join join Theres strength numbers Bettys address top column sent copy Mar velo us Mini atures Mal Emhart Northern California Mal showed Southern Alameda County Radio Controllers visited club earlier year showed new scale film Mal next plans show Livermore Valley Airmens Association made return visit Rockwell Eagles Club club still hasnt found flying site attendance suffers because meeting presided over club presi dent Ray Terry Club member Phil Mosko mentioned hes involved making couple films Holly wood Char/ic C/ian Curse Dragon Lady has scenes show ing flying RC models other film will shot Canada called Death Hunt has -scale Bristol will crashed lieu crashing full-size Bristol asked show Marvelous Miniatures did loved next meeting attended brand new model group invited first meeting call themselves HAWKS stands Hughes Aircraft Wireless Kon trol Society club official club Hughes Aircraft hoping company will help obtain site invited clubs vice-president Bob Akita meeting conducted President George Scott showed Modelings Grand Illusions terrific new AMA scale film weekend MAC Show found Fresno Thats didnt see up invitation District X Free Flight Contest Board member Joe Norcross meeting important club celebrating 40th year club strictly Free Flight plan being around another 40 years meeting conducted club president Corky Mullen writes month ly column newsletter inciden tally has around about 35 years Above Corky cake pre pared visit Free Flight model cake towing banner saying Welcome Jim picture taken Bill Booth showed club scale film Model ings Grand Illusions really enjoyed especially pleased over Peanut Scale shots Im open invitations attend meeting want either movies shown meeting let know Dont forget Ive got AMA display booth Its just thing mall show Let know need Ill send THERMALS Alaska 0 Idaho ana S Oregon ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District Xl Vice-Prenident 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Associate Vice-Presidents Al Culver 1807 S von Elm Powoello ID 83201 Simon Dreese Rn 1 Boo 48 Broadview MT 59015 Ed McCollouqh 53 SE 61 Portland OR 97215 Orlando Oly Redo 26608 Dover Co Kent WA 98031 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main St Redmond WA 98052 Dont forget Air Fair Kent Space Center 13th 14th June event sponsored Boeing clubs will feature CL FF RC sailplanes rockets addition will fun things whole family including sky diving etc fun event will something everyone informa tion contact Boeing model clubs Flying Sites subject near dear hearts much help ourselves know have soap box before believe vital hob by/sport recent Executive Council meeting positive action taken start program will great benefit AMA mem bers program will take months devel op end result will clubs better informed about keep acquire find flying sites should ask word keep first list Reason keeping flying sites lot easier other two lot reliable Let us come back point minuteit very important Back program objective build comprehensive set information flying sites first AMA Headquarters has good bit information complete organized help us properly respond particular situations new program will pursue site sources aggressively build kind information other de tails member Flying Site Com mittee can tell you need help get whole thing going As individual member club has undergone flying site problem can serve everyone putting down paper situations have documented better job can done understanding what what given situation what-not-to-do bit important what-to-do Avoiding mistakes import ant doing something positive given site situation basic categories information desired dealing wit-h situation almost did lose flying site overcame objections use site Equally important acquisition flying sites including found dealt worked out what would differently same situa tion next time surely getting pic ture best way help yourself face site problem future help get information Headquarters now Send what can AMA Headquarters attention Flying Sites Back keeping sites Few us spend time necessary keep sites Relation ships owner neighbors ex tremely important Most often stop occasionally ask going will find out about problem before gets big can handle Most owners especial ly government agencies will live lot complaints know working toward solving cannot control everyone flying site tell ask help getting better control good relationship owners cannot overstated Noise safety cannot pushed too hard dont need another lecture Consider however much trouble bad apple club causing Would better attack problem before bad apple has caused major incident Think about No likes SOB make fellow modeler mad often wonder much trouble consider major accident hassle neighbors etc Please write August 1980 85 JUNIO FLIGHT ED WHITTEN Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 Used Styrofoam Plates SchooIs Cafeteria Basis NYC Program June 80 column entitled Just Supposin have idea no aeromodeling program Sort New York City school system Far No sooner issue AMA members hands received letter Herbert Siegel Director Industrial Arts visits Columbia University flying sessions Samuel Gary Supervisor Industrial Arts Howard Kelem President NYC Aerospace Teachers Association Actual ly knew something activity now program described detail several basic models read teaching aids displayed flown Aeromodeling classes regular part curricula schools taking part Aviation including buildingand flying models used teaching courses higher grades actual full-scale flight training ground support courses taught keep costs down styrofoam plates trays collected dining room used beginner model parts except mo tor stick propeller Variety spice life several gliders rubber-powered models have designed Howard Kelem Cal Drucker other teachers de signed use size thickness foam available plates trays Reduced plan Cloud Hopper 17 span ROG fuselage 1 /8x 3/8 hard balsa Fin stabilizer 1/16 thick foam wing cabin 1/8 thick Building easy quick Half-inch wide strips masking tape hold cabin fin fuselage White glue like Elmers joins wing halves cabin stabilizer body tape reinforces wing Dont overlook inexpensive very serviceable material getting program off ground Comes Another Good Book John Kaufmann Fresh Meadows NY brought us excellent book Flying HandLaunched Gliders published William Mor row Company latest book Fly published Doubleday Fly tries reach wider audience having several elementary projects boomerangs paper hang gliders kites etc well foam-built beginner HLG will also enjoy Willet Fly little winged man flits about liven up structions pertinent impertinent comments Right now book hardback $895 perhaps later will come Out paperback book especially lively well solidly informative hope AMA will provide Fly discount companion Johns outstanding book hand-launched gliders West Baden want take special look activity June Northwood Institute West Baden IN happens indoor fly ing point being made AMA Junior Senior flying overlooked fact Juniors Seniors won first five nual NIMAS record trial contests due age groups competing against records own group year Indoor World Champion ships scheduled too Also agenda first Peanut Grand Prix proxy contest sides record index contest MIAMA sponsoring contests both Manhattan Bostonian Cabin models As know Bostonian concept introduced May 79 Junior Flight column Obviously idea catching So far know contests held Lakehurst NYC California first two flown 7g minimum weight California 14g West Baden will 7g experience far minimum weight should go back 1 Og look ward West Baden experience fur ther guidance What think Juniors Seniors should Thats cjuestion next month See ELEVATOR FIN GLUE WINGo/pee I-fE RE CABINI N HALF WING MAKE z PIN TO HOLD RUB August Martin GLUE ELEVATOR TO BOTTO1 OF JSELACE High School- Capt Howard 1e-em Asirstan Pincipal Supevision can Cducasion 86 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1980/08
Page Numbers: 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86
1979 FInancial Report good year financially come far exceeded budget prediction budget showed $1402390 total mem bership income actually received $1508699 gain $106309 Also other income totaled $116080 vs budgeted $96500 gain $19580 actual total income $1624780 before magazine allocation vs budgeted total come $1498890 therefore produced $125890 income fore cast actually net income after deduction expenses $1 98541 plus $20697 magazine result wiped out last years beginning deficit $58135 ended up total year-end surplus cluding magazine profit $161104 According budget obviously conserva tive hindsight expected wipe out previous deficit very strong membership year however produced much bigger net income anyone dared predictinstead losing about 9000 mem bers 1978 total 71230 vs 1979 budget 63579 netted about 3000 less 68376 surprisingly small dip major dues increase Meanwhile 1980 budget also proving very conservative budgeted about 7% increase members currently running little over 10% over 70000 already signed up 1980 Thus stead 74489 members previously budg eted 1980 should expect about two three thousand end result fore should surplus about $100000 instead $77000 previously budgeted such back-to-back surpluses no dues increase 1981 seems necessary though inflation continues escalate membership growth continues should able match inflationthe trend suggests should top 80000 members 1981 good position therefore de spite inflation holding dues line through next year will offering better value dues increase went effectgiving same benefits dollars worth less will almost reduced dues have apprears survived worst part current dues period outlook excellent 1981 John Worth Executive Director AMA Annual Open Meeting As called AMA by-laws An nual Meeting open AMA members hereby announced take place site 1980 National Model Airplane Champion ships Wednesday August 13 8 pm Wilmington Airfield exact building room location will posted official Nats bulletin board airfield AMA BALANCE SHEET DECEMBER 31 1979 Assets Current Assets Cash Checking Accounts 1 58685 Petty Cash11161 Cash Savings Accounts including earned interest ounts Receivable Owed Us Misc Accounts Receivable Nats Sponsor Pledgesi 979 MA Advertising Receivables Employees Loans___________ Deferred Charges MA Future Issue Costs$ Prepaid Insurance Miscellaneous Prepaid Exp 1980 Membership Supplies& Expenses Guaranty Deposits Resale-Supplies Inventory - Nats Souvenir Inventory Paper Inventory Printing & Duplication__________ Fixed Assets Furniture & Equipment -- Contest/N ats Equipment Automotive Equipment -__________ Total Less Reserve De preciation Total Assets 1795072 66000 3765680 44844 2897431 1838250 588923 4520587 270000 1688601 198000 - -$103756821 5671596 181304 - $ 12183096 $8647488 -353688 -584336 -9585512 - $126287734 Liabilities & Fund Balances Current Liabilities Accounts Payable $ 7501 620 Employees Escrow441000 Res Unrelated Bus Tax MA magazine2i216 - $ Deferred Income Membership Dues 1980 - $95053325 Club Charters 1980 158100 FAI Stamps 1980 Amounts held behalf AMA Teams Scale Team $ 102919 Control Line 292940 Indoor Team Program 180943 FF Team Program 1696124 RC Team ProgramSoaring 00 RC Team ProgramAerobatics - 65933 Fund Balances Restricted Scholarship Fund $ 269165 Howard McEntee Fund 109700 AMA Property Fund 846642 Eight-Ball Fund 23000 AMA-FAI Fund Surplus 2540 Russ Barrera Museum Fund 525 Reserve Insurance Claim 3. Unrestricted Deficit 1-1-79 adjusted5813509 Net Income year AMA General19854164 Net Income year Model Aviation2069734 Total Fund Balances Total Liabilities & Fund Balances 70 Model Aviation AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents r ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 8301336 95677025 $2339859 $3859125 - $ 0389 - $ 126287734 Synopsis DI May 3 1980 Executive Council Meeting 1 Competition License time next dues restructuring yet scheduled competitors will required pay special fee obtain stamp will applied AMA membership card order eli gible enter sanctioned competition 2 HO Relocation Obtaining specific written proposal concerning potential Reston VA site suburb Washington DC authorized possible council Vote during bcfore next council meeting 3 Flying Site Representative hiring full-time HQ employee work flying site problems authorized 4 Contest Director Qualification pro gram approved evaluate Contest Direct ors based upon special questionnaire used district vice-presidents questionnaire developed soon possible 5 Show Team Managers proposal authorize free membership per team per year show team manager approved similar free memberships qualified Con test Directors 6 CD Free Memberships return previous policy free CD memberships approved retroactive January 11980 7 Contest Sanctions Beginning January 1 1981 sanctions will cost same$5and free sanctions will discontinued 8 Optional Magazine approved return magazine optional choice effec tive January 11981 9 Executive Director Contract approved require elected council members plus NAA representative vote changes Executive Directors contract also approved cur rent contract would terminate end first council meeting 1981 favor new contract drafted meantime committee composed three council members help AMAs legal coun sel new contract approved current contract will continue force 10 30-Day Trial Memberships ap proved modify recently approved poli cy make membership effective day following postmark date mailing 11 Special Interest Group Recognition previously proposed policy see January 80 minutes approved except requirement annual dues payment de leted also requirement citizens US AMA members changed residents 12 HO Insurance noted executive director AMA comptroller now bonded $100000 other l-IQ employees bonded $50000 13 Business Advisory Committee pro posal approved establish committee provide expert financial guidance HQ Executive Council 14 Show Team Districts agreed new Show Team Policy Committee should asked recommend show teams should operate within own dis tricts coordination avoid conflicts 15 Redistricting Ill VII approved poil should taken districts determine boundaries should changed between 16 AMA No 2 Model Sig Cub tentatively approved pending acceptance manufacturer several suggested changes such prefabbed nose hook bulk kit packs HQ offer 17 Non-Flying Sanctions procedure sanction shopping mall shows similar static model display events approved cluding exemption AMA membership CD requirements such events 18 1979 Financial Statement unanimously approved previously submitted No Members 3327 796 4445 1684 Member DuesRate Juniors0$ 500 Juniors01300 Seniors@750 Seniors@1550 Family Open @ 17001469 Open @ 2500 56317 Booster @ 500 251 Booster @ 1300 87 Total Memberships Partial year credits Total Membership Income Magazines Members 58884 Subtotal Other Income Life Memberships450000 * Less Transferred Property Fund75000 Transferred Film Project100000275000 NAR Service & Affiliation Fees 293400 Contributions Received Toledo Weak Signals180000 Miscellaneous29378 *L Transferred Schlrshp Fund 18875020628 Club Charter Fees3101800 Sanction Insurance146500 Sanction Fees449700 FAI Stamps760300 Supply & Souvenir Sales-Net1027507 Film Rental309400 Interest Income4184233 Misc Member Service Fees1039543 MA Advertising & Other Income _________ Total Other Income Gross Income Deduct Operating Expenses 108797831 Expense Allocation Magazine Magazine Unrelated Business Tax Operating Income Special Projects 1979 Trans AM Net Costs 1839419 Less Budget Allocation Gen Fund J9QQQ 339419 Nats Net Costs 2640703 Less Budget Allocation Gen Fund JQ99QQ 1640703 FF World Champs Net Income344413 Less Transferred AMA/FAI FundA4413 _________ Net Income 19 1980 8udget An updated version incorporating changes voted Janu ary 80 meeting approved also approved executive director should receive 3% cost-of-living increase per other employees amount having cluded previously approved budget New additions updated budget Continued page 78 Total $ 1663500 1034800 3333750 261 0200 2497300 140792500 125500 1131 00 152170650 1300672 150869978 47107200 103762778 jjQ0j1 115370789 J4293536503 21834286 Magazine Allocation Per Member Total Member Magazines $800$636800 8001347200 80045053600 80069600 47107200 48137989 15261328 18720567 65827767 63758033 2069 734 *Contribution & Life membership donations earmarked specific Funds Donors AUgUSt 198071 AMA INCOME STATEMENT FOR 12 MONTHS ENDING DECEMBER 31 1979 Presidents OUTLK Earl F Witt 26 Warwick Drive Chambersburg PA 17201 MAY COUNCIL MEETING May Executive Council Meeting will reported detail elsewhere ever some actions have received much membership interest input taken council apparently reflecting position majority membership First full-time posi tion Flying Site Assistant Coor dinator approved Second free CD membership restrictions instituted January Executive Council Meet ing rescinded Third council voted eliminate mandatory maga zine subscription membership 1981 RULE CHANGE CYCLE new 1980-81 AMA rule books printed distributed four months rule year Ideally rules should out member ship four months before new rule year order give competition mod elers ample time make necessary changes upcoming competition two year cycle established give ample proposal comment review decision time felt year cycle resulted arbitrary rule changes meet deadline rule book late often available until middle contest season part rule making procedures managed appointed officials working rule proposals dur ing spare time com pensation knowing personal circumstances time available contest board member would un fair pass judgment profi ciency nor would terminating appoint ments replacing board members meet deadlines has suggested insure meeting schedules since replacements unknown quantity Therefore would like propose three year rule cycle would retain two year rule change procedures should insure having competition rule books possession least six months prior effective date would like have membership opinion proposal NATIONAL CL SOCIETY Laird Jackson has taken another step toward creating often discussed Na tional Control Line Society has cir culated letter among key control line organization officers columnists proposing such society heartily endorse proposal feel should receive support control line interests organization would similar National Free Flight Society opinion successful model socie ties Control line fliers relatively small part AMA membership further fragmented orga nizationally respective phases control line numbers rather small promoting objectives An umbrella organization such National Control Line Society would give control line interests enoughstrength membership effectively provide continuing leadership support specialized control line publication CONFLICT OF INTEREST As members may have read other model magazines Mr Hurst G Bowers has written open letter President AMA Possibly Mr Bowers responding request membership input thereby brought up matter has long matter deep concern think demands response explanation members AMA following paragraph Mr Bow ers statement issue Another matter becoming quite apparent can untold damage entire modeling hobby country cliq ism political infighting within AMA Specifically gains dis tinct impression some elected offi cials may using positions maneuver employment within organization salaried staff members Much has said regarding prac tice double dipping federal em ployees much repugnant within organization such remove grounds doubt 72 Model Aviation Relaxing between sessions FAI meetings lounge French Aero Club area believe elected official should required sign pledge accept AMA salaried em ploy ment position within period less three years after leaving elected office should also apply members elected officials fami ly There should no grandfather clause should done once As experienced executive know recognize hazards absence such provision by-laws published policy ganization such AMA Therefore Im sure will use good office immediately implement such policy provide exemplar leadership being first sign pledge Although would go far call AMAs hiring practices double dip ping since elected officials AMA paid shadow such hiring practices has concerned pros pect being employed AMA Executive Director being held over conscientious AMA elected appointed officer casts suspicion actions vote controversial sues voting convictions representation electorate voting obtain favor future employer puts indi vidual position having conflict interest should exist organization such councils authority matter hiring AMA employees hiring Executive Director Although John Worth President council appointed him Executive Direc tor 1963 special situation will read History Acade Model Aeronautics Willis C Brown Dick Black will see Academy time Executive Director about months operating funds bank no money offer Executive Director feel extremely fortunate time history have area three officers former officer pitch help run Academy John Worth AMA President Carl Wheeley AMA Secretary/Treasurer Maynard Hill District IV Vice President former President Walt Good Coun cil appointed John Worth Executive Director voted Maynard Hill Pres ident 1964 Apparently another time history another staff member con sidered position page 48 AMA history Carl Wheeley re ported people suggested become Executive Director 1955 AMA President Keith Storey other council members recognized modeling expertise important running such association felt position Executive Director should filled person experi ence fields fund raising public relations organizational manage ment shadow conflict interest has existed some form another over various AMA officials several times history Johnny Clemens President number discussions ideas would have put Johnny AMAs payroll some manner last proposal presented Executive Director have AMA lease build ing Dallas AMA museum conjunction Johnnys hobby shop return use AMA leased space would manage museum latest situation has under discussion some months has Executive Directors announce ment hiring Vince Mankowski District IX Vice-President Assist ant Executive Director Prior election AMA Presi dent daughter AMA em ployee Between time elected termination employment found quite uncomfortable diffi cult impartial interests Implementing policy may dif ficult under current circumstances however will Mr Bowers suggests provide leadership respect being first make such pledge time would like assure membership 32 plus years have actively involved AMA have never sought employment Academy Although will al ways willing work assist way will benefit AMA mem bers will seek nor accept employ ment Academy Model Aero nautics As other elected prospective officers will have leave up own individual consciences whether will make such pledges Since foregoing written have informed Executive Director District VII Vice-Presi dent Geoff Styles has employed Flying Site Coordinator MEMBERSHIP MEETING As part AMA bylaws meet ing held year general membership Since National Cham pionships bring largest varied attendance natural AMA picked meeting place through years attend ance meeting has fallen off last year believe council members attendance general members obvious mail received council Headquarters reason lack attendance apathy problem other things essential running Nats seems lack publicity about meeting Years ago events competitors fewer everyone hung out specific area needed simple announcement-to day because large number con testants numerous locations times events make simple announce ments impossible year council has asked Headquarters publicize nual meeting council may have opportunity speak one-toone basis members about needs would like kickoff publicity about meeting announcing will National Model Airplane Championships Wilmington OH Wednesday August 13th Although exact time place has selec ted usually early evening dormitory lounges Check AMA Headquarters Nation als Nats News time place hope see members possible present August 198073 Joe Bridi Giant Scale Long Beach SECRETARY-TREASURERS REPORT Jim McNeiII AMA Secretary-Treasurer 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Mr Harvey C Neel York Area RC Club York PA wrote letter some time ago am answering til now am sending advance copy information members chartered club behalf club members Harvey states give good report monies accounted come AMA Headquarters good report spent firm belief no employee member executive board shall allowed personal use funds belong AMA statement shows employees allowed use AMA money no interest benefit demand halted etc. practice has now stopped Har vey no longer staff members borrow AMA money last time looked Mr Carl Maroney owed $1291 home office does maintain policy small advances against salary hour ly employees As Secretary/Treasurer has approval question $18885 Retire ment Fund since non-profit ganization seems like expense should set up type organization increase over $4000 year can see headed much will increase dues coming years disagree Harvey AMA matching fund basis penny penny individual employee up 5% though Federal Government allows up 15% half employee half Academy fund assigned insurance company invests Non-profit non-profit dues money dues money hold good employees have run business like business want complete breakdown salaries what part employee pays retirement plan am going publish per sonal information magazine ever salaries par lower comparable wages DC area AMA running red feel scholarship program worth though small amount eliminated would add about $1000 balance end year members dues could cut small margin prime factors responsible non-profit status Harvey element helping Juniors hav ing scholarship program thousand dollar drop overall bucket per haps single best investment AMA could possibly make wish wish persons trying help Juniors did agree make maga zine mandatory above fur nish $10750 worth free magazines officers CDs real slap face since figure over 1500 free copies rest us must pay Youve got point Mr Neel nice soap opera two sides Let say 1 council voted last meeting restore magazine option 2 Some thought being given now requiring Contest Directors earn free memberships pay extra magazine Please give us breakdown $14000 staff travel Either travel lot sure lot road Staff travel includes shipping em ployees Nats annually clerical Also travel trade shows etc public relations watch expense too Will please explain AMA money invested projected income $20000 interest seems very small looks okay us really watch investiture money vested safely Last least $53000 spent FAI NAA Will take serious look plus Nats loss es believe very expensive few people benefit Lets take NAA first Without NAA would no AMA AMA part NAA affiliate National Aeronautic Association NAA officially designated organization US FAI Paris AMA official body represent modeling Without umbilical cord would dissolve tomorrow would out business people under stand first join AMA unfamiliar competition flying cost SOc/adult member Last year paid $28893 NAA parent ganization send no money FAI spend money annually flying teams delegates Paris sometimes hosting World Championships events have mixed feelings about Na tionals year fly pro vide patronage However Secretary Treasurer suggested important Nats officials either find some way stop losing money aban don forget dropped bomb January Florida council meeting hope have answered some questions would like invite members York PA RC Club Washington DC visit home office guests will tell what day coming year Ill drive up Birmingham have 74 Model Aviation Pictured L-R Chuck Berry Cora Puzon Cora lady flier long 17-year history Birmingham RC Association Cora sporting 60 Webra powered RCM Trainer fascinated hobby secretly vows another year shell beat man club lot farther drive Ill glad come pick day see woman holding two ignition antique engines Miss Lulie E Baugh age 2 Two similar ones will given away free October Mr Tommy MacLaughlins annual Old Timer Contest Pensacola FL Nothing have win free flight competition SAM rules apply Pre-1943 chuck glider pre-1943 towline glider SAM rules apply Mr Ron Sharpton buddy Coolie Reynolds furnishing en gines prizes Any questions write Ron Sharpton Route 1 Box 213-C Daytona Beach FL 32014 have screaming about ignition engine theyre giving away Pensacola free Come get OK Dear Secretary/Treasurer item last month about Horrace Cains comments deserves answer concerning claim waste involved AMAs participation Toledo RC Conference asks AMAs higher paid people clerical help could selling patches Well same reason various manufacturers send top people Joe Bridi companys booth also Glen Hazel Siga foose Dave Brown etc gave basic oversimplified swer PR top people answer ques tions listen problems get pulse feel AMA members talk potential non-members about pects AMA should kept mind too AMA handles thousands dollars ledo selling Nats sponsorships magazine advertising hundreds memberships other things besides patches Furthermore having HQ executive staff members Toledo AMA actually saved moneyclerks get paid overtime execu tive staff doesnt worked far longer 8 hours three days gave up weekend home impor tantly because wanted offering own spare time hours providing AMA higher level help less cost would have possible sending clerks instead As justification top people Toledo about elected Execu tive Council members themselves least five hand including AMA pres ident secretary-treasurer Toledo obviously important enough AMA well represented Im sure council members thought wasteful would stay home themselves Several vice-presidents other districts paid own wayHorrace Cain however submitted bill travel reimbursement Meanwhile AMA HQ employees Toledo sold enough goods services pay cost having did fabulous job PR well AMA officers scene including some Mr Horrace Cains district praised HQ effort Toledo deservedly J Worth Executive Director MORE Dear Jim reading Secretary/Treasur ers report July 1980 issue have couple suggestions reference member ship related problems reference Mr James R Deans nonreceipt 1980 license left feeling Mr Dean felt HQs fault did receive card wonder other members got same im pression! check records indicates made no mention yet new address simply informed us new address would effective certain date could have sent li cense correct address suggestion publish prob lem letters perhaps can use teach members avoid same pitfalls above case point learn al ways give effective date address change know initiate change provide continuous service Another subtle point Mr Deans prob lem evidently processed renewal much faster thought wouldOther wise would have Oregon ad dress receive license Perhaps can illustrate positive points problem situ ation future reports other suggestion concerns request members write concerning problems appreciate interest being responsive membership feel routine membership problems can better handled HQ staff direct basis member writes directly HQ gets handled immediately because staffed routinely handle functions members write may delayed somewhat depending schedule HQ ends up handling complaint anyway Perhaps can encourage member write HQ send copy way problem gets immediate attention still aware problem respond problem will copy response Please accept above gesture help provide better service member seems critical please view attempt helpful Sincerely William K Smythe Membership Director AMA HQ Sate Flying No Accident Minutes utive Council Meeting January 19 1980 Sheraton Airport Motel Orlando FL following attendance President Earl Witt Chambersburg PA Secretary/Treasurer Jim McNeill Birmingham AL Executive Director John Worth Fairfax VA Vice Presi dent District Clifton Piper Atkinson NH VP-Il John Grigg Lockport NY VP-Ill Dave Brown Cincinnati OH VP-IV Chuck Fore man Mechanicsville VA VP-V Bill Mathews Birmingham AL AVP Glenn Lee Batavia IL proxy VP-VI Horrace Cain VP-VII Geoffrey Styles Whitefish Bay WI Past Presi dent Johnny Clemens Dallas TX proxy VP-VIII John Embry VP-IX Vince Mankow ski Bellevue NE VP-X Jim Scarborough Re dondo Beach CA VP-XI Homer Smith Seattle WA Also attending Richard Jackson AVP-SC Charles Alba LA Ron Morgan Nats Execu tive Committee Present AMA Headquarters Execu tive Staff Frank Ehling Technical Director Gisele Jackson Comptroller Micheline Madi son FAI/Contest Boards Director Larry Bo lich Special Events Director regular meeting AMA Execu tive Council brought order 900am President chaired meeting Note districts VI VIII repre sented proxies did have voting privileges maximum number votes 12 9 Vice Presidents President Secretary/ Treasurer Executive Director I APPROVAL OF NOVEMBER 19 1979 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MOVED seconded accept draft version minutes motion failed 1 IX 11 against Subsequently suggested changes re viewed several accepted thus MOVED seconded accept No vember 1979 minutes corrected motion passed uanimously II AGENDA previously published agenda augmented subsequent items Council members MOVED seconded approve agenda amended motion passed unanimously President commented produce agenda dictated Council inputs required latest three weeks ahead Council meeting subsequent items received will appear published agenda Ill INSURANCE Commercial Show Teams Sponsors Discussion item concentrated upon December 1979 fatal accident Shea Stadi um New York need prudent dealing subject print generally agreed AMA members should apprised circumstances facts accident publication Mode/Aviation information approved insurance company MOVED seconded material regardless source appear Model Aviation concerning fatal New York accident Shea Stadium will re Continued page 77 AUgUSt 198075 AMA EXPENSE STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING 12/31/79 Expense Salaries$45097674 Annuity1560495 Payroll Taxes2901819 Total related salaries Rent Approx 5000 sq ft *Tele phones Postage & Freight exclusive membership processing Membership Processing & Postage Membership Insurance Rule Books Public Relations Awards Film Projects-Production Travel Equip Rental Film Library-HQ Service Officer Service VP Budget Council Mtgs etc Magazine Officers CDs etc Staff Travel-Council Trade Shows Mtgs Office Supplies Stationery Office Equipment maintenance Dues Subscriptions Printing & Xerox Professional Fees Legal & Audit Insurance General Depreciation Bad Debts Personal Property Taxes Licensing FAI Teams Programs Meetings Allocation** NAA Divisional Fee 1979 Trans Am Allocation 1979 Nats Allocation Scholarship Fund Allocation Totals Exclusive MA Mag Direct Costs Model Aviation Magazine Direct Costs Res Unrelated Bus Tax Model GeneralMembershipAviation AdminjstrServicesMagazine Total $ 49559988 $ 3079562 1300900 2722025 9271551 13409194 392950 3325620 93177 3299202 5799 3679772 1158534 1052000 1948411 192955 191224 1738568 1891478 1376623 1124962 104611 200125 2889300 2889300 1500000 1000000 1 000 00 109497831 8607688 434962 650500 $13381200 1539800 195100 7027771327356 9271551 13409194 392950 93177 3299202 5799 3679772 1158534 645052 682049 48212 105241 503320 1891478 1376623 1124962 104611 200125 10 0000 25414084 584500 77200 19100 574620 40772571 48137989 358716 _________ __________ Total Expense$157994536 $ 25414084 $ 40772571 **Actual expenditures year $281 2439 balance AMA-FAI Fund surplus $14189900 342900 *direct cost FAI & Contests Nets $ 7434000 461900 195100 Public Relations $ 5947200 300000 260200 291712265149135031 3325620 292262 28943 28683 86928 406948 194800 19300 19100 260800 2889300 2889300 1000000 1526132816035697 48137989 358716 __________ $63758033$16035697 194800 19300 19100 31 2900 1500000 12014151 $ 12014151 AMA Headquarters Organization JOHN WORTH [~iyDirecsor Contests Records Printing Supply Service Museum Bonus Coupons Trophies Delta Dart Youth Programs Public Relations Show Teams Hats PR Trade Shows Displays Exhibits Promo ticinal Materials Sajety Code Insurance FCC Iiaison Frequency Committee Firing Sites Noise Accident Reports Hall Fame Officer Supplies Scholarship Program Executive Director Co rrespovdcvce Accounting Finances Budget Investments Rules Proposals Contests Boards Team Selection World Records World Chain pionships FA Coordination Special Interest roups Address Changes Insurance Certificates Supply & Service Member Club & Chapter Services Iicense Problems Subscriptions Film Library Hats Processing Computer Services Mailing CARLWHEELEY FRANK EHLING LARRYBOLICH CARIMARONEY JOYCE HAGER GISELEJACKSON MICHELINE MADISON KIPSMYTHE Publications DirTechnical DirSpec Events DirAdministr AsstExecutive SecComptrollerFAI/CB DirectorMembership Dir BILIWINTERDEBBIEDEWSANNMASSALEDENISEHEWITTDIANEHAWLEY EditvrSunctians SecSpec Events AsstLINDA BROWNAccaccntvg Ast Clerk Typist DEBBIE RENAULTMARY ANNE CIIRTIN Editarial AstAccosrttitt Clerk ROSS MaMULLEN Assistant Editer HERB SILBERMANN Art Directer JOHNNIE SHIPLEY Pablicatiaris Astt Permasent Part-Time s-Tempvrary Pan-Time takes lot people administrate needs membership organization over 70000 members chart notes names various positions along brief listing noting people and/or departments handle various areas administration Over next few months staff will added fur ther Assistant Executive Director full time Flying Site Aid representative also another secretary Meanwhile 1980 expected alltime record membership year least 750001 further expectation over 81000 members 1981 NORMA CIIRLINGSANDREA PETERSON Club SecretarySecretary MIKE WOODFOLKcAROL MERFELD Mail ClerkMembership Cvvrd ART STEINER Stack Clerk ANTHONY HOLMES Stack Clerk MARY BuRROuGHS ELAINE FLINT Reveptianists SHIRLEY SHIPLEY Pls & Mitrvvraphivt LORRAINE MATHER HILDA PAULSEN Clerk Clerk -r IANET CLIFTONGLORIA COOK Clerh Clerk 76 Model Aviation As 6/2/80 lIlvcdel elation Magazine Plans orders Advertising Contents Hobby Shop Sales Phctos Articles Minutes 1/19/80 Cont page 75 viewed cleared insurance company lawyer motion passed 9 3 against II IV Pres Careful scrutiny given Presi dents proposed message membership concerning New York accident addi tional notes Executive Director After discussion combined message accept ed Council MOVED seconded submit re view attorney representing AMA New York accident Presidents message includes added paragraphs Ex ecutive Director motion passed amended 5A 11 1 against V AMENDED seconded third paragraph Presidents message changed less specific statement add assurance insurance coverage con tinues AMA members amendment passed 11 1 against V B Excluding Professionals Insur ance Coverage subject coverage professionals ie paid perform air shows model flying demon strations discussed view possibly exclude AMA liability protection Noting comment AMAs legal coun sel Executive Director advised Council definition professional conditions under coverage would would apply must stated AMA insurance company put position interpreting professional non-professional situations Executive Director further advised issue may solved adopting regu lations Safety Code covering condi tions acceptable operations rather attempting define professionals ban ning anyone MOVED seconded adopt follow ing language added AMAs Safety Code air shows model flying demon strations single straight line must estab lished side flying other side spectators Only per sons essential flight operations permitted flying side line others must spectator side Flying over spectator side line prohibit ed unless beyond control pilots [and will void AMA insurance protection pilots] exceptions may per mitted under special circumstances involving consideration site conditions model size weight speed power must joint ly approved AMA President AMA Executive Director motion passed unanimously amend ed 6A AMENDED seconded strike phrase will void AMA insurance protec tion pilots amendment passed 11 1 against Ill Note 1015 am President Executive Director departed attend short meeting Wings Wheels Museum Secretary/Treasurer chaired Presi dents absence IV BANNING OF NITROMETHANE Council discussed question length con cluding general consensus ConMA MAGAZINE INCOME AND EXPENSE STATEMENT year ending December 31 1979 Income Allocated Membership Subscriptions 58884 @ $8$47107200 Direct Advertising Income$15916050 Less Res Bad Debts -500000 Less Agency & Cash Disc. 2071530 - $13344520 Hobby Shop2823156 Other Subscriptions Plans Income-net Free Distributions Officer CD etc Subtotal-Direct Income Total Income Expenses Direct Costs Editorial Expenses Monthly Columnists Drafting Articles Plans Pictures Production Costs Composition Typesetting etc Art & Photo Color Separation Printing Supplies Circulation Expenses Postage Label & Sort Advertising Expenses Commissions - Printing Postage Administrative Costs Telephone Insurance Promotion & Dues Miscellaneous - Travel Total Direct Costs Allocated Expenses % gen AMA exp Salaries & Payroll Tax-Circulation - Salaries & Payroll Tax-Advertising Rent Miscellaneous Office Postage Printing Total Allocated Expenses Total Allocated & Direct Costs Income before taxes Reserve DC Unrelated Bus Tax Reserve Fedl Unrelated Bus Tax Net Income test Board problem Council need rule issue present V AWARDS A AMA Awards MOVED seconded passed issue two Distinguished Service Awards two Supe rior Service Awards Award Excel lence 1115 am President resumed chair B Nets Awards Frank Ehling re sponsible obtaining Nats trophies/awards asked Council approval 1980 trophy design noted considerable savings could result different style recent years asked Coun cil decide whether retain former de sign change less expensive alternative MOVED seconded accept Mr Eh - - 480405 3952 - $17562033 1158534 $18720567 $65827767 - 80500 1066774 3809082 - - 2399225 - - 522952 58945 - - 23311747 18200 2796068 664692 2541882 6773917 1235487 245360 50000 9180 47673 106305 - 6356356 27311069 3460760 10551286 458518 $48137989 12386500 1803400 - 342900 - 349888 - 291712 -86928$1 5261 328 - - 147503 - 211213 $63399317 2428450 5.L16 $ 9734 lings Nats trophy proposal 1980 based economical design motion passed unanimously abs stained VI ABSENTEE VOTING report AMAs legal counsel dated January 14 1980 File No 1808 dealing legality allowing VP cast written vote ab sent Council meeting concludes permissible taking account following condition absent Executive Council members vote counted having entered actual meeting present quorum would have actual attendance general consensus Council will allow absent Council member written signed yes no vote specific agenda item has published ad vance meeting next page August 198077 VII INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR PRO FESSIONAL CLASS FLIERS AND MANU FACTURERS CATEGORY Mr Worth ad vised insurance company willing find someone give us type coverage AMA has define categories Dis cussion indicated confusion concerning subject agen da regard intent suggested perhaps terminology misleading word commercial substituted categories fliers MOVED seconded table issue motion failed 5 for7 against II III V VII XI SIT Pres MOVED seconded refer issue back original proposer Grigg-Il clarification what being sought refer ence professional commercial categories submit specific proposal motion passed unanimously IV ab stained Minutes concluded next month Synopsis Cont page 71 approved amounts hire assistant executive director new flying site repre sentative 20% increase council member expense allowances plus $15 per day food allowance council meetings $10000 a HQ mini-computer accounting 20 Surplus Fund Investments approved continue current policy guaranteed insured investments 21 Key Man Insurance agreed additional offers should sought con cerning such coverage protect AMAs inter est case executive director incapacity 22 Annual Open Meeting Wednesday August 13th Nats Wilmington approved general membership meeting 23 Nats Council Lodging approved council members participate both Nats council meeting November 9 Annual Open Meeting will provided dormitory lodging Saturday through Wednesday 24 W C Logos approved AMA-hosted world championships names AMA FAI will required part logo design 25 Expense Documentation approved executive director should present what financial reporting procedures required both AMA employees volunteer officers also noted secretary/treasurer February 15th deadline submitting requestsfor reimburse ment previous year expenses 26 Pyrotechnics Ban An immediate ban show teams use pyrotechnics ap proved except model rocket operation accordance National Association Rocketry Safety Code 27 Show Team Competition ban competition between show teams wasapproved prevent teams trying outdo other manner compromise safety 28 Awards Several awards approved details published following presenta ions 29 1981 RC Soaring WC Approval tentatively given US-hosted event pend ing specific details proposer possible offering later year FAI 30 Nats-Type Meets Outside US Ap proval given principle Nats-type events Alaska Hawaii Puerto Rico VP appropriate district em powered authorize such event per year also approved AMA provide 15 trophies such mini-Nats Puerto Rico 1980 31 Delta Dart CDs approved provide free membership direct Delta Dart contest upon receipt HQ written report meet pictures suit able publication Further details will provided after council approval official meeting min utes published after Nats council meeting Connecticut Maine achusetts Hampshire Rhode stand S Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinssn NH 03811 Aaoecatn VieePreodonto Robert C Brodear 405 Main Street Nashua NH 03060 Raymond Giboaieau 39 High So. Old Town ME 04468 George Parker 7 Paul Dr Lee MA 01238 Mike Schindter 5 Bolduc Dr. Ledyard CT 06339 Witlion Wiihur6 Lauret Ave. Kittery ME 03904 Well another council meeting has come gone again some fur flew some nitt-gritties gotten down As will surely read issue vote go back optional Model viation magazine squeaker eight seven vote created lot emotion during vote am truly sorry have seen great disappointments chagrin suffered favored continuation mandatory magazine vote favor optional result strong desire District people have way inputs New England solidly favor optional ex pressed desire will part con tinue take magazine seems just didnt like have jammed down throats count hap pening sure vote may come up again after some unexpected changes council between now effective date Janu ary 1981 absence improper proxy allowed simple yes no vote change heart allegiance outlook moral obligation could turn around again Stay tuned folks resignation Bill Winter has tendered immediate acceptance ac tion reportedly because council decision go optional magazine Mr Winter will missed humor rhetoric Happy flying Bill am truly sorry vote did support views ideas about editorial rights privileges true democratic process utilized us no personal animosity assured nitty Now grit ty What about great AMA presidential race So far three contenders note Homer Smith John E Clemens incumbent president Earl Witt Only two will ballot printed October Maybe some others will flush up three sound solid contenders Clemens will hard beat makes ballot Earl Witt has worked hard goals beliefs tenure thus far Homer does have visi bility image others can make up basic intelligence dedication own goals Stay tuned too folks Flying site losses still major concern us throughout country approval hiring full-time person DC improtant department has given sparsely-populated New England having problems sound program maintaining develop ing flying sites already started litera ture advice available asking Watch better information action important area couple letters recently distributed council members members large have concerned two letters state disap proval hiring council members other officers full-time employees first place find impossible believe letters spontaneous second place might considered anti-discriminatory Sort Bakke case perhaps After didnt too badly hiring john Worth Executive Director fresh position AMA president now did Wonder has planting such seeds Maybe kind apprenticeship worthwhilewhat chang ing picture New Jersey York II DISTRICT REPORT Jehn C Grigg District II Vice-President 6387 Budget Drive Lsckport NY 14094 Aesociate Vico-Prosidents Pete Bia,chini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 John Byrve 36-29 213th St Bayside NY 11361 Frank Dresch 9 Siitiom Ave Piscutumay NJ 08854 Hank Likes 46 Cory Dr Tomo River NJ 06753 Adam Suttier 50 Randi Rd. No A-2 Schenectady NY 12309 tank Smith 2 Lorraine Ave Auburn NY 13021 month discuss National issues no better place start re view some major items acted May meeting Executive Council very narrow eight seven vote magazine Model Aviation returned its former optional status effective January 1981 Pressure re-vote issue next meeting August 9 just before Nats will last opportunity year alter decision have strong feel ings either way write immediately intention call re-vote will guided majority response plea must have response hands later August 5 opportu nity direct voice AMA affairs District II residents response please Remember 50-entry minimum Class contest qualify CD free membership Gone Repealed Retroactive January 1 1980 Good move following up bad move However no step back some compensatory action case es tablished flat fee $500 sanctions eliminated issuance free sanctions policy past Now can repeal $50 deposit film rental charged char tered clubs will have furthered mem ber support services flying site director position created funding established Now remains establish job description find right man interested know someone write Chuck Foreman VP Dis trict IV chairman committee important established budget 78 Model Aviation hire true Assistant Executive Director man offered position has accepted put trust judgement may rest assured truly fine gentleman well-qualified individual has offered position earlier proposal recognition Special interest Groups published Model Aviation accepted minor modifica tions significant problems present Contest Board set ups expect board members expert areas category case Joe Friend have very knowledge able board member can expect member board know enough about facet category make best decision issue Doubtful Rec ognition Special Interest groups could lead revision Contest Board procedures wherein groups establish rules interest areas possibility long way offpossibly five years great PR effort deemed worthy enough supported up $1500 matching funds general treasury event denied MODEL AVIATION DAY New York Only Districts II VI Secretary/Treasurer Executive Director supported motion suppose remainder council feels dont need favorable publicity help offset recent bad press Damn leaves full support effort Greater NY Association placed immediate ban use pyrotechnics AMA show teams due inherent danger Both ground aerial pyrotechnics banned might add ruling would apply activities volving flight model aircraft subject show teams Chuck Foreman Executive Council coordinator show team matters directed draw up guidelines teams crossing over other districts other show team areas minimize conflicts council also granted free membership manager show team basis does least much work Contest Director Once again subject relocating Head quarters discussed once again no firm plan However viable idea yet come forth presented form possible relocation Reston VA planned community located 18 miles west DC five miles Dulles Airport Con sidering probable near-doubling rent next year considering NAA may willing rent us Reston considering could finally own landlord idea appears favorable like Hutchinson KS Springfield OH Reston easily accessible scheduled airlines vicinity several federal agen cies need access Youth Program has long needed second model follow after Delta Dart council accepted Youth Committee recommendation select Sig Cub fill need recommendation Sig minor mods incorporated im prove prefab kit formed landing gear sorely needed improvement nose bearing die-cutting Overall should make fine follow-on model Dart Maybe next line should con trol line model Next month back District II news Dont forget write about magazine issue Just few words enoughoptional mandatory See next month Ohio sylvania S West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill Vice-President 8534 Huddleston Street Cincinnati OH 45236 Associate Vics-Praidanna Joe Elben 36980 valley Forge Or. Solon OH 44139 Francis Fluhorcy 504 21st St. vienna wv 26101 Corky Heitman SR 108 North Holgato OH 43527 Laird Jackwn 1025 Walnut St. Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Shelkey 217 Euclid Ass. Scoctdale PA 15683 Well another month has gone boards included Executive Council meeting well quite number club meetings start contest season May council meeting among interesting Ive attended started out Friday department-by-department tour Headquarters detailed explana tion department operates During tour PR Department Larry Bolich unveiled new stand-up display card unit aimed hobby shops great looking unit should help growth Academy Check local retail hobby shop see tour Head quarters very helpful council members attended Saturday meeting few things came up affect district first being rescinding new require ments free CD membership came result letters council proves again responsiveness coun cil demands membership further voted eliminate buy get free sanction situation future standardize sanction fees $500 re gardless class sanction ie B AA etc significant accomplishment May council meeting vote make magazine optional 1981 Headquarters people along some VPs felt should remain manditory prefer cal itIncluded automatically membership slim majority including myself voted make optional next year Although must admit agree op tional magazine supported motion pri marily response letters re ceived subject well polls taken various club meetings Ive attended suspect havent heard last subject Id appreciate officers club taking straw vote its members sending results Ill know specifically stand comes up again Another subject sincere interest Dis trict Ill members apparent desire part lower peninsula Michigan AMA members become part District Ill rather remain part District VII seems get Detroit area hotbed Michigan modeling rest district necessary drive 800 miles around Lake Michigan drive through two other districts Ill VI make trip 200 miles Consequently activity out side own state District III rather other states own district theyd rather join District III re main isolated part District VII per sonally have nothing against becoming part district have decided take vote members District III determine want accept lower penin sula Michigan district should receive ballot shortly Dont forget Nats Ohio August 10-17 youre planning enter please consider volunteering help con tacting John Markunes 832 Stutely P1 Miamisburg OH 45342 phone 1-513-8667623 See ya around district Gear DOWN locked Delaware rict Colombia laed h Carolina IVVirgicia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Associate VicePresidents Wayne Abernenhy 5221 Marlboro Fikn Hillside MD 20027 Bob Chunspine 206 Tipron Rd Newport News VA 23606 Howard Cnispin 611 Beechwood Charlottesville VA 22901 V Bill Helws 20130 Tyvola Rood Charlotte NC 28210 Scotny Moyer 11 Orchard lone Wilwington OF 19609 John Preston 7012 Emma Court Falls Church VA 22042 Charles Spear 910 Holly Lone Mocksville NC 27028 May Executive Council meeting over have some good news some bad news First good news council approved hiring flying site coordinator AMA Headquarters left now find right person job hire him get him started procuring flying sites up-dating correspondence clubs about flying site proposals will very big assist club program could best moves AMA has made quite council has also reconsidered free Contest Director license program reverted back original licensing procedures have last few years am sure good decision will please hard-working CDs See does pay write letters AMA think some thing wrong Now bad news vote eight seven council voted make maga zine Model v/at/on optional January 81 know lot AMA members raised hell magazine made part dues package sent loads letters AMA Headquarters protest mandatory subscription actual facts show 30% membership opposed magazine being mandatory 70% wanted magazine guess first time can remember minority wins Well now its majoritys turn swamp Headquarters letters support magazine have approximately two half months before next coun cii meeting August So want con tinue get Model v/at/on part AMA membership have fight Ill tell little secretthe main reason first entry IRS letter reinstated tax-exempt status AMA fact disseminated info ALL members through publication Model v/at/on Now what think IRS going find out dont require member take publi cation Can imagine what would cost AMA license lose tax-exempt status costs lot run AMA THINK ABOUT IT Now lets fight magazine start cards letters coming AMA August 1980 79 Headquarters wouldnt ask help did think best terest AMA its membership guess time will just have put faith trust VP give hand taking time write letter support Model v/at/on Whats Happening District IV Northern Virginia Radio Control Club NVRC Woodbridge RC Club teaming up year Un-Contest contest Quantico Marine Base June 28-29 scale contest getting bigger year Make plans attendyou will enjoy First State RC Club FSRC has new field now reports its big might add control line circle could valuable addition club interested fliers Central Virginia Radio Control Associa tion Fred Simmons announced opportuni ty CVRCA put fun fly GEs annual picnic month September Chandler Mountain Road Plant Any member interested participating contact Fred Tidewater Model Soaring Society hear Woody Blanchard TMSS will trying break indoor RC record Seems has found some high-capacity batteries has shot two-to-three hour flight range best VP columns have seen Model Aviation July 1980 issue page 80 written Vince Mankowski VP District IX Please read it tells like Thanks Vincel wish said Well thats month folks See contests 9o Alabama ida gia issippi to Rico V South Carolina essee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 35209 Ainode Vtcs-Prmdento John Gorday 115 Bayberry Lane Jackson MS 39212 Richard Jackson 108 Thornles Charleston Heights SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Bunyan Dr. Doiray Beach FL 33444 Phillip McDowell 8521 Rolling Fork Dr Nashnilla TN 37205 Joseph Micalizzj SR 00866 Box 1532 Folardo PR 00648 Ed Moorrrson 70 Fifth SO. Shelimar FL 32579 Harry Sherarn PG Box 4506 Birmingham AL 35206 Tow Thecker 239CC Lawroncenjlle Hwy. Decatur GA 30033 Slowly surely getting Junior Program underway So far has no particular shape definite direction coming existence Ed Whitten has working years finally got page Model v/at/On also primarily responsible having Sig Cub adopted AMAs begin ners program Flying Models has given Juniors big boost Earl Van Gorders two-page col umn AVP Richard Jackson has also contribu ted Junior Program proud father Jonathan Jackson born May 13 1980 old class mate Marion Institute Jay McKee recently sent picture 12year-old son David new Sig Kadet anxious fly David still learning stage doing quite well Another Junior doing great things Willie Kimzy shown picture below flying model Gossamer Condor No fellow picture below Junior willing pitch Junior Program Thats District IV VP Chuck Foreman Sig Cub built last Executive Council meeting built meeting council member got kit study build use promote Junior Program No fellow picture below Junior either Its Dr Boyd little red wagonwhich uses carry around equipment Dr Boyd member Chottrnnnga RC Cluh Members club alerted mc po tential problem Coca-Cola seems Tom Bates noticed radio controlled robot front local Coke plant stopped discovered controlled seven-channel Kraft 72160 blue white Coca-Cola Company has about 200 throughout country So far CocaCola Company has very cooperative local clubs regarding frequency conflicts AVP Tom Thacker busy Atlanta try ing help get some control line kit buyers join local control line clubs AVP Ed Moorman busy trying get Dis trict V control line newsletter going Mike Steart Box 407 Rt 1 Jackson GA 30233 looking some combat competition Come control linerslets get together AVP Phil McDowell working OC Stewart Nashville area get free flight club going OC great free flight contest mid-May may have some pictures next issue Atlanta Drone Society managed get 42 planes out Gwinett County Airshow got letter appreciation air field Good public relations unsung hero month member ADS club field weekend fly help beginners help contests just available need help club Secretary/Treasurer helped write type club yearbook Israel Dubin strengths club Thanks Israel AMA card proved its worth mem bers Imperial RC Club Bartow FL Annual EAA Sun Fun Fly Lakeland AMA card carriers allowed flight line having real pilots li censes following members models display Bob Hunter P-Si Rick Meland 80 Model AViatjon David McKee doesnt have tell likes modelsthe look face says Willie Kimzy few trim problems model Gossamer Condor did builder real Both finally got craft fly ADS Club President David Gellar visible background surrounded planes Chuck accepted challenge proved could build flying rubber-powered model Juniors will accept challenge WACO Eugene Hayden P47 Bill Manley Coot Rod Spanier Pietenpol Ernie Baker Labelle Don Roberson Ugly Stick Ken Pazda New Era Bob Daniell B-i 7 Bob Daniell way quad raplegic theres club four members Everybody Somebody Anybody Nobody day club needed some thing important done Everybody sure Somebody would Anybody could have done Somebody got mad because thought Everybodys job Nobody knew Everybody wouldnt ended up Everybody blamed Somebody actually Nobody asked Anybody job never got done Illinois ana ucky ouri DISTRICT REPORT Horrace Cain District VI VicePresident 525 Weidner Road Buffalo Grove II 60090 Assodate VicePrasideels chuck Oslano 4631 N Mitchner Indianapolis IN 46226 Richard Gerling III 3611 Greenlield Rd Guincy IL 62301 Frank Hughes 401 S Birch Plattsburg MO 64477 Glenn Lee 819 Mandrake Batavia IL 60610 Helen Olsen 620 Old Bonhomrre University City MO 63132 Jim Sears P0 Boy 308 Burgle KY 40310 Bob Underwood 4109 Concord Oaks St Louis MO 63128 Happy Days again Flying season back time mid-May still un settled Northern Illinois read Ill flying Due reduc tion schedules subsequent reductions flight crews find myself position un able get weekends off now Dont look contests season Sorry thats way is reminder seasonal projects District VI clubs Flying muscular dystrophy funds popular activity greats William J Allen DeKaib IL pre senting check CL Annual Benefit contest last September club does such project please send some informa tion hope soon present article exclu sive such clubs July July 13 Chicago IL Model Masters CL meet July 19-20 Bloomington IL Illinois State RC Club Team Fun-Fly Championships host ed SIRS July 19-20 Indianapolis IN Indiana State RC Club Team Fun-Fly Championships July 19-20 Chicago IL SOAR Great Race V July 20 Palatine IL Chicago Acro-Angels Racing-Stunt CL meet July 20 Lansing Pelicans AMA Old-Timers FF Bong Field WI July 20 Libertyville IL Blue Max RC Fun-Fly Nike site July 27 Rockford IL Rock Valley RC Lake County RC Cross Country Race July 27 Lexington KY Blue Grass Soar ing Society two-meter Paul Proefrock Dis trict VI RC Contest Board Around District Bill Barter Lakeland RC Loopers KY comes wortil club president Gary Harrison has taught himself fly helicop ter Gary RCer escapement days has climbed another hill club can con tacted through Bill Rt 3 Box 63 Calvert City KY 42029 Indianapolis IN West Side RC Club pro files several members newsletter Transmitter Example Robert C Herrell Bob 57 born Omaha NE served three years four months US Air Corps instructor present occupation design engineer Hugh J Baker ears Bobs second year club - Board Directors Bob flies Mode 2. interest - sport other interests photography elec tronics Fort Wayne IN Flying Circuits justly proud Joe Spallone Corsair won first standoff scale Toledo using Mit subishi win Best Show Cleveland Canton Good going Joe Contact Bob Suhr 1913 Echo Ct Barton yule IL 61607 complete information impressive schedule open pylon races Mort Bowman Annual Pylon/FunFly Spirits St Louis say mufflers required No doubt about hrand new field Kansas City RC now meets Home Sav ings 17950 E 39th St Independence MO Meetings first Wednesday month 730 pm Bowling Green Kentucky SKYMACS planning leave tracks Ken tucky State Fun-Fly did go read Kentucky FunFly teams will have selected Illinois Indiana will soon select no Missouri club has anything planned Missouri club would like send team Indianapolis September 13-14 contact within next few days Maybe something can worked out May 2 3 beautiful weekend Chicago hotel Alexandria VA arguing about dumb ole AMA stuff should able read about else pages Ill just mention few brief points Model Aviation tobe optional 1981 Ill bet brought up again optional status wont last voted optional have very mixed emotions dont like AMA being wrapped up commercial ventures yet exposed AMAs business through MA council voted cancel Executive Directors present contract early 1981 new contract will negotiated bringing agreements up modern managerial terms AMA may have opportunity move own quarters near Dulles Interna tional Airport cost would much rent AMA will soon have pay present place think decent place work expand long over due employees work day cramped areas like AMA now occupies likely wouldnt stay long motivated very much Im move opinion Executive Council AMAs corporate board directors need meet twice year Several days Janu ary review budget set policies meet newly elected members followed review short meeting August September should enough Any unforseen business could accomplished via conference call above procedure would save AMA considerable amount cash estimate about $25000 Such saving would help pay newly created staff positions Administrative Assistant Flying Site Rep resentative former Assistant Executive Director demoted new outside has recruited course progress CIA Informer always states Progress important prob lem So much monthKeep low keep slow keep nose up turns use lots top rudder Thats what hob shop owners say! Iowa igan esota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Geoff Styles District VII Vice-President 6060 N Lydell Avenue Whitefish Bay WI 53217 Asacasge Vlc-Preadessgs James Clark 4444 Woodviem Or. NO Cedar Rapids IA 52401 John E Lorbiecki 5847 N 67th St Milwaukee WI 53218 Robert 0 Lundberg 4928 Tioga St. Duluth MN 55804 William Rohrng 4494 Tanglawood Tr St Joseph Ml 49085 Al Scidmore 5013 Dorsent Madison WI 53711 Ron Sears 132S Roslyn Pontiac Ml 44054 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 April 26 Greater Milwaukee Asso elation Radio Control Aviation Clubs hosted District VII West Conference held EAA Headquarters Museum Milwaukee warmly greeted looked after EAA staff led Ben Owen thanks EAA hospi talityMore next page August 1980 81 Inside display tent Sun & Fun Fly Headed Russ Knetzger Flying Electrons committee did fine job ganization AVPs attendance Al Scidmore Madison John Lorbiecki Jr Milwaukee Jim Clark Cedar Rapids special guest Dave Brown VP III flew Cincinnati Dave talked visitors came Illi nois Indiana Iowa Michigan Minnesota Wisconsin Workshops given John Lorbiecki radio repair John Lorbiecki Jr engine rework maintenance Don Coe Terry Kohler helicopters Les Hard Lan sing Cards newsletters Dario Brisighella Quarter Scale Art Suhr brought part huge collection antique planes engines Guests free access EAA Muse um day workshops morn ing What collection great planes have $3 admission included fine fried chicken lunch good time popular features con tinuous showing Grand Illusions Mar velous Miniatures both played packed houses day long applause would have made Jay Gerber smile wide ly first photo taken EXPO IV Lansing MI shows left right Jim McNeill AMA Secretary/Treasurer Helen Mrs McNeill Amos Ponder Detroit Cloudbusters Ron Sears AVP May 3rd 4th saw Washington Executive Council meeting will report proceedings because will see detail magazine urge read report have com ments write As said previously AMA Academy please keep eye what decided behalf Well great out flying again am sure members district agree Took last years Aquila out Sun day got over 25 minutes first flight Also present Gregg Seydell Suds City Sailplane Team flew Sagitta well long amazed us flood newsletters am getting editors stressing safety field clean up safety ad justments safety fun flys contests safety Keep up guys gals lets have fun live longer picture shown bottom left Southgate Mall Show held Mil waukee shows AMA booth fronted Phoenix 8 Ron Janis MARKS club picture below Dave Platt WACO Tom Sells Astro Wings Congratulations Anoka County MN RC Club getting flying site Nice going Milt Jewell members Fred Johnson will have hands full making suitable acti vities Give him hand guys Midwest RC Society planning bomb drop August 3 1st Bob Wooley gave some helpful details rig up mechanisms installation club flies out Red ford MI puts out good newsletter Midland MI RC Modelers have busy shows Circle Mall Grace Dow Library Library show month-long event items being secured locked cases Great PR work Thanks Gaines Smith Jeannine Tree newsletter Bong Eagles WI held agreat rummage sale netted $78 club Lakeland WI RC Club holding two pic nics year---one July 13th another September 7th have some fine build ers club dont mind trying unusual models Bob Wischer gave talk radios installation recent meeting collaboration Tom Massopust Des Moines IA Modellaires put out sharp news letter professionally done glossy paper will take part again Sig Annual Contest Sig Field Montezuma IA judg ing timing relaxing also nice member profile issue enjoy reading March ran big show United Rubber Workers Hall Des Moines bumper success lots fun Michigan Antique Modelers have raised enough funds plan three contests 1 980 Joe Kresnak sends monthly letter calendar will have full year Love old-timers hope John Aliman Cedar Rapids IA Skyhawks out hospital back flying again Did see photo flying field June Model via tion Looked beautiful Must try get out see folks some flying Heard Les Coleman last night has al ready reserved Grand Illusions September Thanks Joe Delaney Detroit Aero Modelers very newsy informa tive newsletter nice gesture club dedicate first official event year members have taken last trip life would like join offering condolences Vignoe family recent bereavement Out Council Bluffs IA comes good looking newsletter sent Marvin Heitmann club has contests planned month summer certainly should let Steve Baldwin utilize highly modified transmitter fullest Steve has know ledge ability add options found highest priced radios what offers help club members same cooperation between people hobby really outstanding Circle Masters Milwaukee WI held static display Brookfield Square two days spring know ledge AMA chartered Control Line club Wisconsin very active Ken Morris past VP-District VII advises July Model Aviation Month again Iowa Governor Ray will issuetheproclama tion June 24 1980 1145 am capitol building Des Moines Iowa mem bers invited finally reminderi have copy both AMAs newest movies want club use other good audience get touch will ship both cost will return charge UPS also have get hands 16mm sound projector Good flyinglots luck good landings Arkansas ana 0 New Mexico homa s VIII DISTRICT REPORT John Embry District VIII VicePresidont 509 So Lebanon Street Sulphur LA 70663 Annoojane Vce-Prenldaexos Buzz Averill 9117 La Barranea NE Albuqoerque NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Labanon Sulphur LA 70663 Gene Hernpel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 WillAxen Hurlny 111927 C,mnnrcn PleasanoonTt 78064 Larry Saroor 1415 Manor Dr. Barolennilte OK 74003 long last month full model airplanes write about Starting things off bang spring meeting Executive Coun cil Other pages issue will have synop sis proceedings however want emphasize couple key issues rather long agenda First CDs got little kick pants result January council meeting rules modified re quire 50 entries some contests qualify well-deserved free membership Well runaway finally got straightened out spring meeting rules now same previous years am told have problem some abuse sys tem However other ways will sought handle abuse penalizing huge major ity hard-working Contest Directors deserve far normally get second item very important business involved magazine Model Aviation what now classic case vocal minor ity dictating silent majority vote eight seven return magazine optional status next year know least three polis proved nothing due lack scientific distribution leading phraseology also know some generally against years way doing business However remain convinced member getting magazine mandate both own chart82 Model Avjation Around District er IRS Additionally extra work sorting out twice types memberships HQ financial uncer tainty magazine production will definitely result extra cost means poorer maga zine expensive choose take both So now least suspect issue closed yet What really needed genuine unemotional input majority feel way need know club two individuals simply constitute majority entire District VIII membership about vote clubyes no--the AMA should pro vide magazine Open member part basic membership package dues same present rates including magazine subscription Send results signed two club officers will vote according will membership information 134 clubs District VIII will consider vote representative get 25 club votes minimum three state roughly 20% cross-section realize members club opinion welcome also However am prepared tabulate 8000 individual voteshence club approach Now flying news able get over Beaumont TX Natches River Festival flying events spite very gusty Colorado as atira h Dakota S South Dakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Vince Mankswski District IX Vice-President 105 Waldo Circle Bellevee NE 68005 Aesociste Vice-Presidmina Charles Brennan 2220 Maripose 8I Casper hdV 82601 Ed Coo 8209 Linden Prairie Village KS 66208 Travis McGinnis 8027 VS Slot Circle Arvada CO 80005 Jim Ricketis 516 S Cloudes Sioux Falls SD 57103 Lets begin months report pic ture Russ Ron Ritchey Papillion NE two youngsters picked up some freebee handouts local hobby shop After returned home noticed free-bees carried $295 price tag good see two young people returned store paid item Coincidentally shop owner talking about honest thoughtful modelers boys came settle surprised storekeeper Another thoughtful person favorites Betty Stream newsletter editor winds great time generally basically air show day attended day before fun-fly Everything 1AA Quadras flown Except people wanting play baseball under flight path went great fellows have put together several years row now deserve nod Last weekend attend funeral northern Mississippi way went Acadian RC Club field Lafayette LA scheduled 12th believe Model Aviation Day Cajun Nationals Contest Unfortunately Mother Nature interfered first time delivering over 20 inches rain 24 hours some areas south Louisiana day fore As might imagine contest cancelled Ironically arrived field weather absolutely beautiful problem being new temporary lake around runway Like Beaumont group fellows Lafayette die-hards look rescheduled meet Lafayette fall Most recently able make day Baton Rouge Pattern Sport Scale Contest something over 50 entries went off beautifully hottest day year far have promised some pictures other events Please come through However dont send bunch just very good area event would great secretary/treasurer Womens Inter National Glider Society sent note inter est Christy Martin 3031 South Valentia St Denver CO 80231 new Wings vicepresident newsletter editor Christy Betty would like hear youre interested organization Rex Herring Dickinson ND reports Slope Area Golden Eagles mall show flying demo held week later gave club some nice PR Dickinson Press Rex sent copy article shot mall show Rough Spots What Makes VP Prema turely Grey After two years hard work AMA can see light form 40 frequencies end FCCs tunnel sincere well intended mis directed letter however sent FCC California club letter critical AMAs proposal stating [It best interest RC modeler general public also expressed concern safety doubting possibility safely fly ing 30 aircraft simultaneously Requesting FCC rectify serious mistake club contended majori ty RC fliers already pleased current allotment frequencies first group Ive heard has enough frequencies already areas high interference need total frequencies available does equate corresponding number models aloft time FCC will no doubt review letter investigate allegations report its find ings triplicate review some dozen letters type could stall acquisition new frequencies years come moral story have question ask - dont shoot hip Again governing body Acade Model Aeronautics has again resurrected optional magazine issue Academy according American Heritage Dictionary 1 association scholars 2 school special instruction does need send its members ruled Executive Council its educational journal Model virJtion Model Aviation now 1981 mem bership option large number mem bership elect take advantage Academys founding principle some major changes will occur primarily form reduced magazine us believe principles upon AMA founded real loss issue decided vote Execu tive Council Under small light humility council vote still 1/75000th AMA interesting note after fol lowing days long-range planning session least two council members changed minds change came about gan discussing defense IRS vestigation tax-exempt status based fact educational association can see possibility issue being brought up again way can person join club reduced rate dont want club newsletter new addition AVP line-up Ed Cox 8209 Linden Drive Prairie Village KS 913 341 -8840 Ed driving force hind organization Council Clubs greater Kansas City area kick-off council dinner attended AMAs President Witt Executive Director John Worth area club members myself council now includes 10 clubs represents over 350 modelers easy see Ed Cox kind person will benefit AVP Wel come aboard Ed district still need AVPs area represented please contact vice-president now find myself having say find difficult As some may al ready have heard have asked take position AMAs assistant executive di rector Leaving beloved midlands moving Washington DC easy prospect entertain basic motivation behind running office District IX vice-president vision various projectsfrom District IX Nats All-Season Flier Program trips correspondence necessary bring recognition promotion selfawareness district Some goals have achieved still works After few short years much potential momentum building up natural have great personal desire help see projects through completion August 1980 83 encouragement fellow mem bers Executive Council Headquar ters staff membership have helped make decision accept position will last district re port Taking over vice-president dis trict will Travis McGinnis 8027 West 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005303-422-5720 will recognize Mr McGinnis having District IX RC contest co ordinator AVP line judge Nars head judge Las Vegas 79 Nats again will serve 80 Nats Most important however has proven reputation clear thinker listener has ability also desire good job Executive Coun cil approved recommendation Travis District IX vice-president unanimously am meeting Travis bring him upto-date district national affairs will also pass along pictures notes perusal Please kind him have send him club newsletters notes truly feel opportunity serve District IXs vice-president honor can hope partially repaid belief tried best could feel blessed op portunity have met people have made friends Friends lifetime Until meet again ar skies good flying one-flip starts God bless Arizona fornia ii S Nevada 0 Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarboroui District X Vice-President 2501 Armour Lane Redondo Beach CA 90218 Associate VIcePemldesits Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94590 Ales Chisolm 1100 West Shaw Presno CA 93711 Lonnie Kroeber 4295 Boulder Hwy. Las Vegas NV 89121 John Pond 4269 Syoko Circle Son Jose CA 95136 Bob Reynolds RI B Boo 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Siowderr Ave. Long Beach CA 90008 Keith Whitney 14465 Jupiter Or. Soft Lake City UT 04117 Lots cover month some pictures brighten things upl Ill start right off brief report recently concluded council meeting Washington DC Headquarters Relocation Committee came very promising looking offer Reston VA Reston located near Dulles Airport about 20 miles Washingtons downtown Stay tuned fur ther developments Most District X members particu larly California have very vocal wanting go back optional magazine membership originally voted favor mandatory magazine club meetings Ive hear thing option option etc Okay issue came up again motion made make magazine optional seconded vote very closeeight seven passed So 1981 youll once again have choice hope choose take maga zine truly great offering under guiding hand Carl Wheeley council voted write new contract executive director John Worth Johns present contract has no time limit council felt should reviewed often committee formed write new council rescinded earlier decision made January alter method determining free CD membership system reverts back way has years study will made ways cope abuse See protests get listened enough people rise up make selves heard council will can does listen Two other items interest council members now can get $15 day meals wish attending council meetings other travel budget covering district has increased 20% $1200 annually rapidly rising prices airline tickets gasoline prompted know will mean least two outlying clubs district will able visited council approved John Worths request assistant executive director also approved hiring person work Headquarters fill flying site location slot course whole lot business conducted Ive hit highlights met two days also series pre sentations Headquarters Friday Friday evening council went Penny Witts house Earl Wittsdaugh ter buffet meal some drinksa really good time certainly want thank Penny roommate Pam fine evening attended dedication new flying site invitation Dave Johnson Sr Dave belongs Yucaipa Valley Flyers club son president Dave Jr seen just below ribbon cutting lady cutting ribbon widowof Dennis Turner Dennis killed stepped car struck another car field called DennisTurner Memorial Field Dave Jr made first official flight off field twin-engine Kaos real fast mean machine Above see some ot tne nappy special event winners left right Irving Rowe won glider event Next Earl Shephard judge comes Dave Johnson Jr won static scale Next Bill Racer second tun-fly Lastly Mike Todd third funfly 84 Model Aviation Anotner AIl-ea5ofl I-Her taIwart may Mayors nhntn I-ails club pictures later naeurge uooson picssre makes inverted pass over Jef cc Aeromodelers minishow disolays Beautiful view Mile Hi RC Clubs new field Washington council meeting another field dedication took place Southern California Betty Stream AVPs agreed stand thanks Betty Ill let Betty tell about own words Since Jim Washington council meeting asked represent him opening new flying site Sunday May 4 Joe Suzi went tario Motor Speedway Big 0 RC Club dedicated portion huge parking lot RC flying field Although people flying some time took hard work three peopleleo Hopper charter president John Hodges Ron Rossto reach agreement OMS limit use parking lot model fly ing onlyand preventing motorcycles etc tearing up site lot now fenced locked Big 0 members guests allowed use field 0 MS General Manager Ray Smartis attendance receive charter club surance document showing responsibility club its members Several hundred spectators drawn publicity local paper also attendance enloy flying demonstrations put club mem bers especially pleased attend event Hopper Stream families have friends years Leo being former member Bird Club Since area took opportunity attend Scale Olympics sponsored Riverside Raceway another club worked manage ment motor racing facility obtain flying site talked Connie Vaughn doing spadework form ing Southern California chapter QSAA big beautiful people Connie can contacted 10500 Atlantic Avenue South Gate CA 90280 Betty now Secretary/Treasurer WINGS Womens Inter-National Glider Soaring Any female glider jockeys contact Betty want join join Theres strength numbers Bettys address top column sent copy Mar velo us Mini atures Mal Emhart Northern California Mal showed Southern Alameda County Radio Controllers visited club earlier year showed new scale film Mal next plans show Livermore Valley Airmens Association made return visit Rockwell Eagles Club club still hasnt found flying site attendance suffers because meeting presided over club presi dent Ray Terry Club member Phil Mosko mentioned hes involved making couple films Holly wood Char/ic C/ian Curse Dragon Lady has scenes show ing flying RC models other film will shot Canada called Death Hunt has -scale Bristol will crashed lieu crashing full-size Bristol asked show Marvelous Miniatures did loved next meeting attended brand new model group invited first meeting call themselves HAWKS stands Hughes Aircraft Wireless Kon trol Society club official club Hughes Aircraft hoping company will help obtain site invited clubs vice-president Bob Akita meeting conducted President George Scott showed Modelings Grand Illusions terrific new AMA scale film weekend MAC Show found Fresno Thats didnt see up invitation District X Free Flight Contest Board member Joe Norcross meeting important club celebrating 40th year club strictly Free Flight plan being around another 40 years meeting conducted club president Corky Mullen writes month ly column newsletter inciden tally has around about 35 years Above Corky cake pre pared visit Free Flight model cake towing banner saying Welcome Jim picture taken Bill Booth showed club scale film Model ings Grand Illusions really enjoyed especially pleased over Peanut Scale shots Im open invitations attend meeting want either movies shown meeting let know Dont forget Ive got AMA display booth Its just thing mall show Let know need Ill send THERMALS Alaska 0 Idaho ana S Oregon ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District Xl Vice-Prenident 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Associate Vice-Presidents Al Culver 1807 S von Elm Powoello ID 83201 Simon Dreese Rn 1 Boo 48 Broadview MT 59015 Ed McCollouqh 53 SE 61 Portland OR 97215 Orlando Oly Redo 26608 Dover Co Kent WA 98031 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main St Redmond WA 98052 Dont forget Air Fair Kent Space Center 13th 14th June event sponsored Boeing clubs will feature CL FF RC sailplanes rockets addition will fun things whole family including sky diving etc fun event will something everyone informa tion contact Boeing model clubs Flying Sites subject near dear hearts much help ourselves know have soap box before believe vital hob by/sport recent Executive Council meeting positive action taken start program will great benefit AMA mem bers program will take months devel op end result will clubs better informed about keep acquire find flying sites should ask word keep first list Reason keeping flying sites lot easier other two lot reliable Let us come back point minuteit very important Back program objective build comprehensive set information flying sites first AMA Headquarters has good bit information complete organized help us properly respond particular situations new program will pursue site sources aggressively build kind information other de tails member Flying Site Com mittee can tell you need help get whole thing going As individual member club has undergone flying site problem can serve everyone putting down paper situations have documented better job can done understanding what what given situation what-not-to-do bit important what-to-do Avoiding mistakes import ant doing something positive given site situation basic categories information desired dealing wit-h situation almost did lose flying site overcame objections use site Equally important acquisition flying sites including found dealt worked out what would differently same situa tion next time surely getting pic ture best way help yourself face site problem future help get information Headquarters now Send what can AMA Headquarters attention Flying Sites Back keeping sites Few us spend time necessary keep sites Relation ships owner neighbors ex tremely important Most often stop occasionally ask going will find out about problem before gets big can handle Most owners especial ly government agencies will live lot complaints know working toward solving cannot control everyone flying site tell ask help getting better control good relationship owners cannot overstated Noise safety cannot pushed too hard dont need another lecture Consider however much trouble bad apple club causing Would better attack problem before bad apple has caused major incident Think about No likes SOB make fellow modeler mad often wonder much trouble consider major accident hassle neighbors etc Please write August 1980 85 JUNIO FLIGHT ED WHITTEN Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 Used Styrofoam Plates SchooIs Cafeteria Basis NYC Program June 80 column entitled Just Supposin have idea no aeromodeling program Sort New York City school system Far No sooner issue AMA members hands received letter Herbert Siegel Director Industrial Arts visits Columbia University flying sessions Samuel Gary Supervisor Industrial Arts Howard Kelem President NYC Aerospace Teachers Association Actual ly knew something activity now program described detail several basic models read teaching aids displayed flown Aeromodeling classes regular part curricula schools taking part Aviation including buildingand flying models used teaching courses higher grades actual full-scale flight training ground support courses taught keep costs down styrofoam plates trays collected dining room used beginner model parts except mo tor stick propeller Variety spice life several gliders rubber-powered models have designed Howard Kelem Cal Drucker other teachers de signed use size thickness foam available plates trays Reduced plan Cloud Hopper 17 span ROG fuselage 1 /8x 3/8 hard balsa Fin stabilizer 1/16 thick foam wing cabin 1/8 thick Building easy quick Half-inch wide strips masking tape hold cabin fin fuselage White glue like Elmers joins wing halves cabin stabilizer body tape reinforces wing Dont overlook inexpensive very serviceable material getting program off ground Comes Another Good Book John Kaufmann Fresh Meadows NY brought us excellent book Flying HandLaunched Gliders published William Mor row Company latest book Fly published Doubleday Fly tries reach wider audience having several elementary projects boomerangs paper hang gliders kites etc well foam-built beginner HLG will also enjoy Willet Fly little winged man flits about liven up structions pertinent impertinent comments Right now book hardback $895 perhaps later will come Out paperback book especially lively well solidly informative hope AMA will provide Fly discount companion Johns outstanding book hand-launched gliders West Baden want take special look activity June Northwood Institute West Baden IN happens indoor fly ing point being made AMA Junior Senior flying overlooked fact Juniors Seniors won first five nual NIMAS record trial contests due age groups competing against records own group year Indoor World Champion ships scheduled too Also agenda first Peanut Grand Prix proxy contest sides record index contest MIAMA sponsoring contests both Manhattan Bostonian Cabin models As know Bostonian concept introduced May 79 Junior Flight column Obviously idea catching So far know contests held Lakehurst NYC California first two flown 7g minimum weight California 14g West Baden will 7g experience far minimum weight should go back 1 Og look ward West Baden experience fur ther guidance What think Juniors Seniors should Thats cjuestion next month See ELEVATOR FIN GLUE WINGo/pee I-fE RE CABINI N HALF WING MAKE z PIN TO HOLD RUB August Martin GLUE ELEVATOR TO BOTTO1 OF JSELACE High School- Capt Howard 1e-em Asirstan Pincipal Supevision can Cducasion 86 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1980/08
Page Numbers: 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86
1979 FInancial Report good year financially come far exceeded budget prediction budget showed $1402390 total mem bership income actually received $1508699 gain $106309 Also other income totaled $116080 vs budgeted $96500 gain $19580 actual total income $1624780 before magazine allocation vs budgeted total come $1498890 therefore produced $125890 income fore cast actually net income after deduction expenses $1 98541 plus $20697 magazine result wiped out last years beginning deficit $58135 ended up total year-end surplus cluding magazine profit $161104 According budget obviously conserva tive hindsight expected wipe out previous deficit very strong membership year however produced much bigger net income anyone dared predictinstead losing about 9000 mem bers 1978 total 71230 vs 1979 budget 63579 netted about 3000 less 68376 surprisingly small dip major dues increase Meanwhile 1980 budget also proving very conservative budgeted about 7% increase members currently running little over 10% over 70000 already signed up 1980 Thus stead 74489 members previously budg eted 1980 should expect about two three thousand end result fore should surplus about $100000 instead $77000 previously budgeted such back-to-back surpluses no dues increase 1981 seems necessary though inflation continues escalate membership growth continues should able match inflationthe trend suggests should top 80000 members 1981 good position therefore de spite inflation holding dues line through next year will offering better value dues increase went effectgiving same benefits dollars worth less will almost reduced dues have apprears survived worst part current dues period outlook excellent 1981 John Worth Executive Director AMA Annual Open Meeting As called AMA by-laws An nual Meeting open AMA members hereby announced take place site 1980 National Model Airplane Champion ships Wednesday August 13 8 pm Wilmington Airfield exact building room location will posted official Nats bulletin board airfield AMA BALANCE SHEET DECEMBER 31 1979 Assets Current Assets Cash Checking Accounts 1 58685 Petty Cash11161 Cash Savings Accounts including earned interest ounts Receivable Owed Us Misc Accounts Receivable Nats Sponsor Pledgesi 979 MA Advertising Receivables Employees Loans___________ Deferred Charges MA Future Issue Costs$ Prepaid Insurance Miscellaneous Prepaid Exp 1980 Membership Supplies& Expenses Guaranty Deposits Resale-Supplies Inventory - Nats Souvenir Inventory Paper Inventory Printing & Duplication__________ Fixed Assets Furniture & Equipment -- Contest/N ats Equipment Automotive Equipment -__________ Total Less Reserve De preciation Total Assets 1795072 66000 3765680 44844 2897431 1838250 588923 4520587 270000 1688601 198000 - -$103756821 5671596 181304 - $ 12183096 $8647488 -353688 -584336 -9585512 - $126287734 Liabilities & Fund Balances Current Liabilities Accounts Payable $ 7501 620 Employees Escrow441000 Res Unrelated Bus Tax MA magazine2i216 - $ Deferred Income Membership Dues 1980 - $95053325 Club Charters 1980 158100 FAI Stamps 1980 Amounts held behalf AMA Teams Scale Team $ 102919 Control Line 292940 Indoor Team Program 180943 FF Team Program 1696124 RC Team ProgramSoaring 00 RC Team ProgramAerobatics - 65933 Fund Balances Restricted Scholarship Fund $ 269165 Howard McEntee Fund 109700 AMA Property Fund 846642 Eight-Ball Fund 23000 AMA-FAI Fund Surplus 2540 Russ Barrera Museum Fund 525 Reserve Insurance Claim 3. Unrestricted Deficit 1-1-79 adjusted5813509 Net Income year AMA General19854164 Net Income year Model Aviation2069734 Total Fund Balances Total Liabilities & Fund Balances 70 Model Aviation AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents r ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 8301336 95677025 $2339859 $3859125 - $ 0389 - $ 126287734 Synopsis DI May 3 1980 Executive Council Meeting 1 Competition License time next dues restructuring yet scheduled competitors will required pay special fee obtain stamp will applied AMA membership card order eli gible enter sanctioned competition 2 HO Relocation Obtaining specific written proposal concerning potential Reston VA site suburb Washington DC authorized possible council Vote during bcfore next council meeting 3 Flying Site Representative hiring full-time HQ employee work flying site problems authorized 4 Contest Director Qualification pro gram approved evaluate Contest Direct ors based upon special questionnaire used district vice-presidents questionnaire developed soon possible 5 Show Team Managers proposal authorize free membership per team per year show team manager approved similar free memberships qualified Con test Directors 6 CD Free Memberships return previous policy free CD memberships approved retroactive January 11980 7 Contest Sanctions Beginning January 1 1981 sanctions will cost same$5and free sanctions will discontinued 8 Optional Magazine approved return magazine optional choice effec tive January 11981 9 Executive Director Contract approved require elected council members plus NAA representative vote changes Executive Directors contract also approved cur rent contract would terminate end first council meeting 1981 favor new contract drafted meantime committee composed three council members help AMAs legal coun sel new contract approved current contract will continue force 10 30-Day Trial Memberships ap proved modify recently approved poli cy make membership effective day following postmark date mailing 11 Special Interest Group Recognition previously proposed policy see January 80 minutes approved except requirement annual dues payment de leted also requirement citizens US AMA members changed residents 12 HO Insurance noted executive director AMA comptroller now bonded $100000 other l-IQ employees bonded $50000 13 Business Advisory Committee pro posal approved establish committee provide expert financial guidance HQ Executive Council 14 Show Team Districts agreed new Show Team Policy Committee should asked recommend show teams should operate within own dis tricts coordination avoid conflicts 15 Redistricting Ill VII approved poil should taken districts determine boundaries should changed between 16 AMA No 2 Model Sig Cub tentatively approved pending acceptance manufacturer several suggested changes such prefabbed nose hook bulk kit packs HQ offer 17 Non-Flying Sanctions procedure sanction shopping mall shows similar static model display events approved cluding exemption AMA membership CD requirements such events 18 1979 Financial Statement unanimously approved previously submitted No Members 3327 796 4445 1684 Member DuesRate Juniors0$ 500 Juniors01300 Seniors@750 Seniors@1550 Family Open @ 17001469 Open @ 2500 56317 Booster @ 500 251 Booster @ 1300 87 Total Memberships Partial year credits Total Membership Income Magazines Members 58884 Subtotal Other Income Life Memberships450000 * Less Transferred Property Fund75000 Transferred Film Project100000275000 NAR Service & Affiliation Fees 293400 Contributions Received Toledo Weak Signals180000 Miscellaneous29378 *L Transferred Schlrshp Fund 18875020628 Club Charter Fees3101800 Sanction Insurance146500 Sanction Fees449700 FAI Stamps760300 Supply & Souvenir Sales-Net1027507 Film Rental309400 Interest Income4184233 Misc Member Service Fees1039543 MA Advertising & Other Income _________ Total Other Income Gross Income Deduct Operating Expenses 108797831 Expense Allocation Magazine Magazine Unrelated Business Tax Operating Income Special Projects 1979 Trans AM Net Costs 1839419 Less Budget Allocation Gen Fund J9QQQ 339419 Nats Net Costs 2640703 Less Budget Allocation Gen Fund JQ99QQ 1640703 FF World Champs Net Income344413 Less Transferred AMA/FAI FundA4413 _________ Net Income 19 1980 8udget An updated version incorporating changes voted Janu ary 80 meeting approved also approved executive director should receive 3% cost-of-living increase per other employees amount having cluded previously approved budget New additions updated budget Continued page 78 Total $ 1663500 1034800 3333750 261 0200 2497300 140792500 125500 1131 00 152170650 1300672 150869978 47107200 103762778 jjQ0j1 115370789 J4293536503 21834286 Magazine Allocation Per Member Total Member Magazines $800$636800 8001347200 80045053600 80069600 47107200 48137989 15261328 18720567 65827767 63758033 2069 734 *Contribution & Life membership donations earmarked specific Funds Donors AUgUSt 198071 AMA INCOME STATEMENT FOR 12 MONTHS ENDING DECEMBER 31 1979 Presidents OUTLK Earl F Witt 26 Warwick Drive Chambersburg PA 17201 MAY COUNCIL MEETING May Executive Council Meeting will reported detail elsewhere ever some actions have received much membership interest input taken council apparently reflecting position majority membership First full-time posi tion Flying Site Assistant Coor dinator approved Second free CD membership restrictions instituted January Executive Council Meet ing rescinded Third council voted eliminate mandatory maga zine subscription membership 1981 RULE CHANGE CYCLE new 1980-81 AMA rule books printed distributed four months rule year Ideally rules should out member ship four months before new rule year order give competition mod elers ample time make necessary changes upcoming competition two year cycle established give ample proposal comment review decision time felt year cycle resulted arbitrary rule changes meet deadline rule book late often available until middle contest season part rule making procedures managed appointed officials working rule proposals dur ing spare time com pensation knowing personal circumstances time available contest board member would un fair pass judgment profi ciency nor would terminating appoint ments replacing board members meet deadlines has suggested insure meeting schedules since replacements unknown quantity Therefore would like propose three year rule cycle would retain two year rule change procedures should insure having competition rule books possession least six months prior effective date would like have membership opinion proposal NATIONAL CL SOCIETY Laird Jackson has taken another step toward creating often discussed Na tional Control Line Society has cir culated letter among key control line organization officers columnists proposing such society heartily endorse proposal feel should receive support control line interests organization would similar National Free Flight Society opinion successful model socie ties Control line fliers relatively small part AMA membership further fragmented orga nizationally respective phases control line numbers rather small promoting objectives An umbrella organization such National Control Line Society would give control line interests enoughstrength membership effectively provide continuing leadership support specialized control line publication CONFLICT OF INTEREST As members may have read other model magazines Mr Hurst G Bowers has written open letter President AMA Possibly Mr Bowers responding request membership input thereby brought up matter has long matter deep concern think demands response explanation members AMA following paragraph Mr Bow ers statement issue Another matter becoming quite apparent can untold damage entire modeling hobby country cliq ism political infighting within AMA Specifically gains dis tinct impression some elected offi cials may using positions maneuver employment within organization salaried staff members Much has said regarding prac tice double dipping federal em ployees much repugnant within organization such remove grounds doubt 72 Model Aviation Relaxing between sessions FAI meetings lounge French Aero Club area believe elected official should required sign pledge accept AMA salaried em ploy ment position within period less three years after leaving elected office should also apply members elected officials fami ly There should no grandfather clause should done once As experienced executive know recognize hazards absence such provision by-laws published policy ganization such AMA Therefore Im sure will use good office immediately implement such policy provide exemplar leadership being first sign pledge Although would go far call AMAs hiring practices double dip ping since elected officials AMA paid shadow such hiring practices has concerned pros pect being employed AMA Executive Director being held over conscientious AMA elected appointed officer casts suspicion actions vote controversial sues voting convictions representation electorate voting obtain favor future employer puts indi vidual position having conflict interest should exist organization such councils authority matter hiring AMA employees hiring Executive Director Although John Worth President council appointed him Executive Direc tor 1963 special situation will read History Acade Model Aeronautics Willis C Brown Dick Black will see Academy time Executive Director about months operating funds bank no money offer Executive Director feel extremely fortunate time history have area three officers former officer pitch help run Academy John Worth AMA President Carl Wheeley AMA Secretary/Treasurer Maynard Hill District IV Vice President former President Walt Good Coun cil appointed John Worth Executive Director voted Maynard Hill Pres ident 1964 Apparently another time history another staff member con sidered position page 48 AMA history Carl Wheeley re ported people suggested become Executive Director 1955 AMA President Keith Storey other council members recognized modeling expertise important running such association felt position Executive Director should filled person experi ence fields fund raising public relations organizational manage ment shadow conflict interest has existed some form another over various AMA officials several times history Johnny Clemens President number discussions ideas would have put Johnny AMAs payroll some manner last proposal presented Executive Director have AMA lease build ing Dallas AMA museum conjunction Johnnys hobby shop return use AMA leased space would manage museum latest situation has under discussion some months has Executive Directors announce ment hiring Vince Mankowski District IX Vice-President Assist ant Executive Director Prior election AMA Presi dent daughter AMA em ployee Between time elected termination employment found quite uncomfortable diffi cult impartial interests Implementing policy may dif ficult under current circumstances however will Mr Bowers suggests provide leadership respect being first make such pledge time would like assure membership 32 plus years have actively involved AMA have never sought employment Academy Although will al ways willing work assist way will benefit AMA mem bers will seek nor accept employ ment Academy Model Aero nautics As other elected prospective officers will have leave up own individual consciences whether will make such pledges Since foregoing written have informed Executive Director District VII Vice-Presi dent Geoff Styles has employed Flying Site Coordinator MEMBERSHIP MEETING As part AMA bylaws meet ing held year general membership Since National Cham pionships bring largest varied attendance natural AMA picked meeting place through years attend ance meeting has fallen off last year believe council members attendance general members obvious mail received council Headquarters reason lack attendance apathy problem other things essential running Nats seems lack publicity about meeting Years ago events competitors fewer everyone hung out specific area needed simple announcement-to day because large number con testants numerous locations times events make simple announce ments impossible year council has asked Headquarters publicize nual meeting council may have opportunity speak one-toone basis members about needs would like kickoff publicity about meeting announcing will National Model Airplane Championships Wilmington OH Wednesday August 13th Although exact time place has selec ted usually early evening dormitory lounges Check AMA Headquarters Nation als Nats News time place hope see members possible present August 198073 Joe Bridi Giant Scale Long Beach SECRETARY-TREASURERS REPORT Jim McNeiII AMA Secretary-Treasurer 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Mr Harvey C Neel York Area RC Club York PA wrote letter some time ago am answering til now am sending advance copy information members chartered club behalf club members Harvey states give good report monies accounted come AMA Headquarters good report spent firm belief no employee member executive board shall allowed personal use funds belong AMA statement shows employees allowed use AMA money no interest benefit demand halted etc. practice has now stopped Har vey no longer staff members borrow AMA money last time looked Mr Carl Maroney owed $1291 home office does maintain policy small advances against salary hour ly employees As Secretary/Treasurer has approval question $18885 Retire ment Fund since non-profit ganization seems like expense should set up type organization increase over $4000 year can see headed much will increase dues coming years disagree Harvey AMA matching fund basis penny penny individual employee up 5% though Federal Government allows up 15% half employee half Academy fund assigned insurance company invests Non-profit non-profit dues money dues money hold good employees have run business like business want complete breakdown salaries what part employee pays retirement plan am going publish per sonal information magazine ever salaries par lower comparable wages DC area AMA running red feel scholarship program worth though small amount eliminated would add about $1000 balance end year members dues could cut small margin prime factors responsible non-profit status Harvey element helping Juniors hav ing scholarship program thousand dollar drop overall bucket per haps single best investment AMA could possibly make wish wish persons trying help Juniors did agree make maga zine mandatory above fur nish $10750 worth free magazines officers CDs real slap face since figure over 1500 free copies rest us must pay Youve got point Mr Neel nice soap opera two sides Let say 1 council voted last meeting restore magazine option 2 Some thought being given now requiring Contest Directors earn free memberships pay extra magazine Please give us breakdown $14000 staff travel Either travel lot sure lot road Staff travel includes shipping em ployees Nats annually clerical Also travel trade shows etc public relations watch expense too Will please explain AMA money invested projected income $20000 interest seems very small looks okay us really watch investiture money vested safely Last least $53000 spent FAI NAA Will take serious look plus Nats loss es believe very expensive few people benefit Lets take NAA first Without NAA would no AMA AMA part NAA affiliate National Aeronautic Association NAA officially designated organization US FAI Paris AMA official body represent modeling Without umbilical cord would dissolve tomorrow would out business people under stand first join AMA unfamiliar competition flying cost SOc/adult member Last year paid $28893 NAA parent ganization send no money FAI spend money annually flying teams delegates Paris sometimes hosting World Championships events have mixed feelings about Na tionals year fly pro vide patronage However Secretary Treasurer suggested important Nats officials either find some way stop losing money aban don forget dropped bomb January Florida council meeting hope have answered some questions would like invite members York PA RC Club Washington DC visit home office guests will tell what day coming year Ill drive up Birmingham have 74 Model Aviation Pictured L-R Chuck Berry Cora Puzon Cora lady flier long 17-year history Birmingham RC Association Cora sporting 60 Webra powered RCM Trainer fascinated hobby secretly vows another year shell beat man club lot farther drive Ill glad come pick day see woman holding two ignition antique engines Miss Lulie E Baugh age 2 Two similar ones will given away free October Mr Tommy MacLaughlins annual Old Timer Contest Pensacola FL Nothing have win free flight competition SAM rules apply Pre-1943 chuck glider pre-1943 towline glider SAM rules apply Mr Ron Sharpton buddy Coolie Reynolds furnishing en gines prizes Any questions write Ron Sharpton Route 1 Box 213-C Daytona Beach FL 32014 have screaming about ignition engine theyre giving away Pensacola free Come get OK Dear Secretary/Treasurer item last month about Horrace Cains comments deserves answer concerning claim waste involved AMAs participation Toledo RC Conference asks AMAs higher paid people clerical help could selling patches Well same reason various manufacturers send top people Joe Bridi companys booth also Glen Hazel Siga foose Dave Brown etc gave basic oversimplified swer PR top people answer ques tions listen problems get pulse feel AMA members talk potential non-members about pects AMA should kept mind too AMA handles thousands dollars ledo selling Nats sponsorships magazine advertising hundreds memberships other things besides patches Furthermore having HQ executive staff members Toledo AMA actually saved moneyclerks get paid overtime execu tive staff doesnt worked far longer 8 hours three days gave up weekend home impor tantly because wanted offering own spare time hours providing AMA higher level help less cost would have possible sending clerks instead As justification top people Toledo about elected Execu tive Council members themselves least five hand including AMA pres ident secretary-treasurer Toledo obviously important enough AMA well represented Im sure council members thought wasteful would stay home themselves Several vice-presidents other districts paid own wayHorrace Cain however submitted bill travel reimbursement Meanwhile AMA HQ employees Toledo sold enough goods services pay cost having did fabulous job PR well AMA officers scene including some Mr Horrace Cains district praised HQ effort Toledo deservedly J Worth Executive Director MORE Dear Jim reading Secretary/Treasur ers report July 1980 issue have couple suggestions reference member ship related problems reference Mr James R Deans nonreceipt 1980 license left feeling Mr Dean felt HQs fault did receive card wonder other members got same im pression! check records indicates made no mention yet new address simply informed us new address would effective certain date could have sent li cense correct address suggestion publish prob lem letters perhaps can use teach members avoid same pitfalls above case point learn al ways give effective date address change know initiate change provide continuous service Another subtle point Mr Deans prob lem evidently processed renewal much faster thought wouldOther wise would have Oregon ad dress receive license Perhaps can illustrate positive points problem situ ation future reports other suggestion concerns request members write concerning problems appreciate interest being responsive membership feel routine membership problems can better handled HQ staff direct basis member writes directly HQ gets handled immediately because staffed routinely handle functions members write may delayed somewhat depending schedule HQ ends up handling complaint anyway Perhaps can encourage member write HQ send copy way problem gets immediate attention still aware problem respond problem will copy response Please accept above gesture help provide better service member seems critical please view attempt helpful Sincerely William K Smythe Membership Director AMA HQ Sate Flying No Accident Minutes utive Council Meeting January 19 1980 Sheraton Airport Motel Orlando FL following attendance President Earl Witt Chambersburg PA Secretary/Treasurer Jim McNeill Birmingham AL Executive Director John Worth Fairfax VA Vice Presi dent District Clifton Piper Atkinson NH VP-Il John Grigg Lockport NY VP-Ill Dave Brown Cincinnati OH VP-IV Chuck Fore man Mechanicsville VA VP-V Bill Mathews Birmingham AL AVP Glenn Lee Batavia IL proxy VP-VI Horrace Cain VP-VII Geoffrey Styles Whitefish Bay WI Past Presi dent Johnny Clemens Dallas TX proxy VP-VIII John Embry VP-IX Vince Mankow ski Bellevue NE VP-X Jim Scarborough Re dondo Beach CA VP-XI Homer Smith Seattle WA Also attending Richard Jackson AVP-SC Charles Alba LA Ron Morgan Nats Execu tive Committee Present AMA Headquarters Execu tive Staff Frank Ehling Technical Director Gisele Jackson Comptroller Micheline Madi son FAI/Contest Boards Director Larry Bo lich Special Events Director regular meeting AMA Execu tive Council brought order 900am President chaired meeting Note districts VI VIII repre sented proxies did have voting privileges maximum number votes 12 9 Vice Presidents President Secretary/ Treasurer Executive Director I APPROVAL OF NOVEMBER 19 1979 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MOVED seconded accept draft version minutes motion failed 1 IX 11 against Subsequently suggested changes re viewed several accepted thus MOVED seconded accept No vember 1979 minutes corrected motion passed uanimously II AGENDA previously published agenda augmented subsequent items Council members MOVED seconded approve agenda amended motion passed unanimously President commented produce agenda dictated Council inputs required latest three weeks ahead Council meeting subsequent items received will appear published agenda Ill INSURANCE Commercial Show Teams Sponsors Discussion item concentrated upon December 1979 fatal accident Shea Stadi um New York need prudent dealing subject print generally agreed AMA members should apprised circumstances facts accident publication Mode/Aviation information approved insurance company MOVED seconded material regardless source appear Model Aviation concerning fatal New York accident Shea Stadium will re Continued page 77 AUgUSt 198075 AMA EXPENSE STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING 12/31/79 Expense Salaries$45097674 Annuity1560495 Payroll Taxes2901819 Total related salaries Rent Approx 5000 sq ft *Tele phones Postage & Freight exclusive membership processing Membership Processing & Postage Membership Insurance Rule Books Public Relations Awards Film Projects-Production Travel Equip Rental Film Library-HQ Service Officer Service VP Budget Council Mtgs etc Magazine Officers CDs etc Staff Travel-Council Trade Shows Mtgs Office Supplies Stationery Office Equipment maintenance Dues Subscriptions Printing & Xerox Professional Fees Legal & Audit Insurance General Depreciation Bad Debts Personal Property Taxes Licensing FAI Teams Programs Meetings Allocation** NAA Divisional Fee 1979 Trans Am Allocation 1979 Nats Allocation Scholarship Fund Allocation Totals Exclusive MA Mag Direct Costs Model Aviation Magazine Direct Costs Res Unrelated Bus Tax Model GeneralMembershipAviation AdminjstrServicesMagazine Total $ 49559988 $ 3079562 1300900 2722025 9271551 13409194 392950 3325620 93177 3299202 5799 3679772 1158534 1052000 1948411 192955 191224 1738568 1891478 1376623 1124962 104611 200125 2889300 2889300 1500000 1000000 1 000 00 109497831 8607688 434962 650500 $13381200 1539800 195100 7027771327356 9271551 13409194 392950 93177 3299202 5799 3679772 1158534 645052 682049 48212 105241 503320 1891478 1376623 1124962 104611 200125 10 0000 25414084 584500 77200 19100 574620 40772571 48137989 358716 _________ __________ Total Expense$157994536 $ 25414084 $ 40772571 **Actual expenditures year $281 2439 balance AMA-FAI Fund surplus $14189900 342900 *direct cost FAI & Contests Nets $ 7434000 461900 195100 Public Relations $ 5947200 300000 260200 291712265149135031 3325620 292262 28943 28683 86928 406948 194800 19300 19100 260800 2889300 2889300 1000000 1526132816035697 48137989 358716 __________ $63758033$16035697 194800 19300 19100 31 2900 1500000 12014151 $ 12014151 AMA Headquarters Organization JOHN WORTH [~iyDirecsor Contests Records Printing Supply Service Museum Bonus Coupons Trophies Delta Dart Youth Programs Public Relations Show Teams Hats PR Trade Shows Displays Exhibits Promo ticinal Materials Sajety Code Insurance FCC Iiaison Frequency Committee Firing Sites Noise Accident Reports Hall Fame Officer Supplies Scholarship Program Executive Director Co rrespovdcvce Accounting Finances Budget Investments Rules Proposals Contests Boards Team Selection World Records World Chain pionships FA Coordination Special Interest roups Address Changes Insurance Certificates Supply & Service Member Club & Chapter Services Iicense Problems Subscriptions Film Library Hats Processing Computer Services Mailing CARLWHEELEY FRANK EHLING LARRYBOLICH CARIMARONEY JOYCE HAGER GISELEJACKSON MICHELINE MADISON KIPSMYTHE Publications DirTechnical DirSpec Events DirAdministr AsstExecutive SecComptrollerFAI/CB DirectorMembership Dir BILIWINTERDEBBIEDEWSANNMASSALEDENISEHEWITTDIANEHAWLEY EditvrSunctians SecSpec Events AsstLINDA BROWNAccaccntvg Ast Clerk Typist DEBBIE RENAULTMARY ANNE CIIRTIN Editarial AstAccosrttitt Clerk ROSS MaMULLEN Assistant Editer HERB SILBERMANN Art Directer JOHNNIE SHIPLEY Pablicatiaris Astt Permasent Part-Time s-Tempvrary Pan-Time takes lot people administrate needs membership organization over 70000 members chart notes names various positions along brief listing noting people and/or departments handle various areas administration Over next few months staff will added fur ther Assistant Executive Director full time Flying Site Aid representative also another secretary Meanwhile 1980 expected alltime record membership year least 750001 further expectation over 81000 members 1981 NORMA CIIRLINGSANDREA PETERSON Club SecretarySecretary MIKE WOODFOLKcAROL MERFELD Mail ClerkMembership Cvvrd ART STEINER Stack Clerk ANTHONY HOLMES Stack Clerk MARY BuRROuGHS ELAINE FLINT Reveptianists SHIRLEY SHIPLEY Pls & Mitrvvraphivt LORRAINE MATHER HILDA PAULSEN Clerk Clerk -r IANET CLIFTONGLORIA COOK Clerh Clerk 76 Model Aviation As 6/2/80 lIlvcdel elation Magazine Plans orders Advertising Contents Hobby Shop Sales Phctos Articles Minutes 1/19/80 Cont page 75 viewed cleared insurance company lawyer motion passed 9 3 against II IV Pres Careful scrutiny given Presi dents proposed message membership concerning New York accident addi tional notes Executive Director After discussion combined message accept ed Council MOVED seconded submit re view attorney representing AMA New York accident Presidents message includes added paragraphs Ex ecutive Director motion passed amended 5A 11 1 against V AMENDED seconded third paragraph Presidents message changed less specific statement add assurance insurance coverage con tinues AMA members amendment passed 11 1 against V B Excluding Professionals Insur ance Coverage subject coverage professionals ie paid perform air shows model flying demon strations discussed view possibly exclude AMA liability protection Noting comment AMAs legal coun sel Executive Director advised Council definition professional conditions under coverage would would apply must stated AMA insurance company put position interpreting professional non-professional situations Executive Director further advised issue may solved adopting regu lations Safety Code covering condi tions acceptable operations rather attempting define professionals ban ning anyone MOVED seconded adopt follow ing language added AMAs Safety Code air shows model flying demon strations single straight line must estab lished side flying other side spectators Only per sons essential flight operations permitted flying side line others must spectator side Flying over spectator side line prohibit ed unless beyond control pilots [and will void AMA insurance protection pilots] exceptions may per mitted under special circumstances involving consideration site conditions model size weight speed power must joint ly approved AMA President AMA Executive Director motion passed unanimously amend ed 6A AMENDED seconded strike phrase will void AMA insurance protec tion pilots amendment passed 11 1 against Ill Note 1015 am President Executive Director departed attend short meeting Wings Wheels Museum Secretary/Treasurer chaired Presi dents absence IV BANNING OF NITROMETHANE Council discussed question length con cluding general consensus ConMA MAGAZINE INCOME AND EXPENSE STATEMENT year ending December 31 1979 Income Allocated Membership Subscriptions 58884 @ $8$47107200 Direct Advertising Income$15916050 Less Res Bad Debts -500000 Less Agency & Cash Disc. 2071530 - $13344520 Hobby Shop2823156 Other Subscriptions Plans Income-net Free Distributions Officer CD etc Subtotal-Direct Income Total Income Expenses Direct Costs Editorial Expenses Monthly Columnists Drafting Articles Plans Pictures Production Costs Composition Typesetting etc Art & Photo Color Separation Printing Supplies Circulation Expenses Postage Label & Sort Advertising Expenses Commissions - Printing Postage Administrative Costs Telephone Insurance Promotion & Dues Miscellaneous - Travel Total Direct Costs Allocated Expenses % gen AMA exp Salaries & Payroll Tax-Circulation - Salaries & Payroll Tax-Advertising Rent Miscellaneous Office Postage Printing Total Allocated Expenses Total Allocated & Direct Costs Income before taxes Reserve DC Unrelated Bus Tax Reserve Fedl Unrelated Bus Tax Net Income test Board problem Council need rule issue present V AWARDS A AMA Awards MOVED seconded passed issue two Distinguished Service Awards two Supe rior Service Awards Award Excel lence 1115 am President resumed chair B Nets Awards Frank Ehling re sponsible obtaining Nats trophies/awards asked Council approval 1980 trophy design noted considerable savings could result different style recent years asked Coun cil decide whether retain former de sign change less expensive alternative MOVED seconded accept Mr Eh - - 480405 3952 - $17562033 1158534 $18720567 $65827767 - 80500 1066774 3809082 - - 2399225 - - 522952 58945 - - 23311747 18200 2796068 664692 2541882 6773917 1235487 245360 50000 9180 47673 106305 - 6356356 27311069 3460760 10551286 458518 $48137989 12386500 1803400 - 342900 - 349888 - 291712 -86928$1 5261 328 - - 147503 - 211213 $63399317 2428450 5.L16 $ 9734 lings Nats trophy proposal 1980 based economical design motion passed unanimously abs stained VI ABSENTEE VOTING report AMAs legal counsel dated January 14 1980 File No 1808 dealing legality allowing VP cast written vote ab sent Council meeting concludes permissible taking account following condition absent Executive Council members vote counted having entered actual meeting present quorum would have actual attendance general consensus Council will allow absent Council member written signed yes no vote specific agenda item has published ad vance meeting next page August 198077 VII INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR PRO FESSIONAL CLASS FLIERS AND MANU FACTURERS CATEGORY Mr Worth ad vised insurance company willing find someone give us type coverage AMA has define categories Dis cussion indicated confusion concerning subject agen da regard intent suggested perhaps terminology misleading word commercial substituted categories fliers MOVED seconded table issue motion failed 5 for7 against II III V VII XI SIT Pres MOVED seconded refer issue back original proposer Grigg-Il clarification what being sought refer ence professional commercial categories submit specific proposal motion passed unanimously IV ab stained Minutes concluded next month Synopsis Cont page 71 approved amounts hire assistant executive director new flying site repre sentative 20% increase council member expense allowances plus $15 per day food allowance council meetings $10000 a HQ mini-computer accounting 20 Surplus Fund Investments approved continue current policy guaranteed insured investments 21 Key Man Insurance agreed additional offers should sought con cerning such coverage protect AMAs inter est case executive director incapacity 22 Annual Open Meeting Wednesday August 13th Nats Wilmington approved general membership meeting 23 Nats Council Lodging approved council members participate both Nats council meeting November 9 Annual Open Meeting will provided dormitory lodging Saturday through Wednesday 24 W C Logos approved AMA-hosted world championships names AMA FAI will required part logo design 25 Expense Documentation approved executive director should present what financial reporting procedures required both AMA employees volunteer officers also noted secretary/treasurer February 15th deadline submitting requestsfor reimburse ment previous year expenses 26 Pyrotechnics Ban An immediate ban show teams use pyrotechnics ap proved except model rocket operation accordance National Association Rocketry Safety Code 27 Show Team Competition ban competition between show teams wasapproved prevent teams trying outdo other manner compromise safety 28 Awards Several awards approved details published following presenta ions 29 1981 RC Soaring WC Approval tentatively given US-hosted event pend ing specific details proposer possible offering later year FAI 30 Nats-Type Meets Outside US Ap proval given principle Nats-type events Alaska Hawaii Puerto Rico VP appropriate district em powered authorize such event per year also approved AMA provide 15 trophies such mini-Nats Puerto Rico 1980 31 Delta Dart CDs approved provide free membership direct Delta Dart contest upon receipt HQ written report meet pictures suit able publication Further details will provided after council approval official meeting min utes published after Nats council meeting Connecticut Maine achusetts Hampshire Rhode stand S Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinssn NH 03811 Aaoecatn VieePreodonto Robert C Brodear 405 Main Street Nashua NH 03060 Raymond Giboaieau 39 High So. Old Town ME 04468 George Parker 7 Paul Dr Lee MA 01238 Mike Schindter 5 Bolduc Dr. Ledyard CT 06339 Witlion Wiihur6 Lauret Ave. Kittery ME 03904 Well another council meeting has come gone again some fur flew some nitt-gritties gotten down As will surely read issue vote go back optional Model viation magazine squeaker eight seven vote created lot emotion during vote am truly sorry have seen great disappointments chagrin suffered favored continuation mandatory magazine vote favor optional result strong desire District people have way inputs New England solidly favor optional ex pressed desire will part con tinue take magazine seems just didnt like have jammed down throats count hap pening sure vote may come up again after some unexpected changes council between now effective date Janu ary 1981 absence improper proxy allowed simple yes no vote change heart allegiance outlook moral obligation could turn around again Stay tuned folks resignation Bill Winter has tendered immediate acceptance ac tion reportedly because council decision go optional magazine Mr Winter will missed humor rhetoric Happy flying Bill am truly sorry vote did support views ideas about editorial rights privileges true democratic process utilized us no personal animosity assured nitty Now grit ty What about great AMA presidential race So far three contenders note Homer Smith John E Clemens incumbent president Earl Witt Only two will ballot printed October Maybe some others will flush up three sound solid contenders Clemens will hard beat makes ballot Earl Witt has worked hard goals beliefs tenure thus far Homer does have visi bility image others can make up basic intelligence dedication own goals Stay tuned too folks Flying site losses still major concern us throughout country approval hiring full-time person DC improtant department has given sparsely-populated New England having problems sound program maintaining develop ing flying sites already started litera ture advice available asking Watch better information action important area couple letters recently distributed council members members large have concerned two letters state disap proval hiring council members other officers full-time employees first place find impossible believe letters spontaneous second place might considered anti-discriminatory Sort Bakke case perhaps After didnt too badly hiring john Worth Executive Director fresh position AMA president now did Wonder has planting such seeds Maybe kind apprenticeship worthwhilewhat chang ing picture New Jersey York II DISTRICT REPORT Jehn C Grigg District II Vice-President 6387 Budget Drive Lsckport NY 14094 Aesociate Vico-Prosidents Pete Bia,chini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 John Byrve 36-29 213th St Bayside NY 11361 Frank Dresch 9 Siitiom Ave Piscutumay NJ 08854 Hank Likes 46 Cory Dr Tomo River NJ 06753 Adam Suttier 50 Randi Rd. No A-2 Schenectady NY 12309 tank Smith 2 Lorraine Ave Auburn NY 13021 month discuss National issues no better place start re view some major items acted May meeting Executive Council very narrow eight seven vote magazine Model Aviation returned its former optional status effective January 1981 Pressure re-vote issue next meeting August 9 just before Nats will last opportunity year alter decision have strong feel ings either way write immediately intention call re-vote will guided majority response plea must have response hands later August 5 opportu nity direct voice AMA affairs District II residents response please Remember 50-entry minimum Class contest qualify CD free membership Gone Repealed Retroactive January 1 1980 Good move following up bad move However no step back some compensatory action case es tablished flat fee $500 sanctions eliminated issuance free sanctions policy past Now can repeal $50 deposit film rental charged char tered clubs will have furthered mem ber support services flying site director position created funding established Now remains establish job description find right man interested know someone write Chuck Foreman VP Dis trict IV chairman committee important established budget 78 Model Aviation hire true Assistant Executive Director man offered position has accepted put trust judgement may rest assured truly fine gentleman well-qualified individual has offered position earlier proposal recognition Special interest Groups published Model Aviation accepted minor modifica tions significant problems present Contest Board set ups expect board members expert areas category case Joe Friend have very knowledge able board member can expect member board know enough about facet category make best decision issue Doubtful Rec ognition Special Interest groups could lead revision Contest Board procedures wherein groups establish rules interest areas possibility long way offpossibly five years great PR effort deemed worthy enough supported up $1500 matching funds general treasury event denied MODEL AVIATION DAY New York Only Districts II VI Secretary/Treasurer Executive Director supported motion suppose remainder council feels dont need favorable publicity help offset recent bad press Damn leaves full support effort Greater NY Association placed immediate ban use pyrotechnics AMA show teams due inherent danger Both ground aerial pyrotechnics banned might add ruling would apply activities volving flight model aircraft subject show teams Chuck Foreman Executive Council coordinator show team matters directed draw up guidelines teams crossing over other districts other show team areas minimize conflicts council also granted free membership manager show team basis does least much work Contest Director Once again subject relocating Head quarters discussed once again no firm plan However viable idea yet come forth presented form possible relocation Reston VA planned community located 18 miles west DC five miles Dulles Airport Con sidering probable near-doubling rent next year considering NAA may willing rent us Reston considering could finally own landlord idea appears favorable like Hutchinson KS Springfield OH Reston easily accessible scheduled airlines vicinity several federal agen cies need access Youth Program has long needed second model follow after Delta Dart council accepted Youth Committee recommendation select Sig Cub fill need recommendation Sig minor mods incorporated im prove prefab kit formed landing gear sorely needed improvement nose bearing die-cutting Overall should make fine follow-on model Dart Maybe next line should con trol line model Next month back District II news Dont forget write about magazine issue Just few words enoughoptional mandatory See next month Ohio sylvania S West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill Vice-President 8534 Huddleston Street Cincinnati OH 45236 Associate Vics-Praidanna Joe Elben 36980 valley Forge Or. Solon OH 44139 Francis Fluhorcy 504 21st St. vienna wv 26101 Corky Heitman SR 108 North Holgato OH 43527 Laird Jackwn 1025 Walnut St. Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Shelkey 217 Euclid Ass. Scoctdale PA 15683 Well another month has gone boards included Executive Council meeting well quite number club meetings start contest season May council meeting among interesting Ive attended started out Friday department-by-department tour Headquarters detailed explana tion department operates During tour PR Department Larry Bolich unveiled new stand-up display card unit aimed hobby shops great looking unit should help growth Academy Check local retail hobby shop see tour Head quarters very helpful council members attended Saturday meeting few things came up affect district first being rescinding new require ments free CD membership came result letters council proves again responsiveness coun cil demands membership further voted eliminate buy get free sanction situation future standardize sanction fees $500 re gardless class sanction ie B AA etc significant accomplishment May council meeting vote make magazine optional 1981 Headquarters people along some VPs felt should remain manditory prefer cal itIncluded automatically membership slim majority including myself voted make optional next year Although must admit agree op tional magazine supported motion pri marily response letters re ceived subject well polls taken various club meetings Ive attended suspect havent heard last subject Id appreciate officers club taking straw vote its members sending results Ill know specifically stand comes up again Another subject sincere interest Dis trict Ill members apparent desire part lower peninsula Michigan AMA members become part District Ill rather remain part District VII seems get Detroit area hotbed Michigan modeling rest district necessary drive 800 miles around Lake Michigan drive through two other districts Ill VI make trip 200 miles Consequently activity out side own state District III rather other states own district theyd rather join District III re main isolated part District VII per sonally have nothing against becoming part district have decided take vote members District III determine want accept lower penin sula Michigan district should receive ballot shortly Dont forget Nats Ohio August 10-17 youre planning enter please consider volunteering help con tacting John Markunes 832 Stutely P1 Miamisburg OH 45342 phone 1-513-8667623 See ya around district Gear DOWN locked Delaware rict Colombia laed h Carolina IVVirgicia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Associate VicePresidents Wayne Abernenhy 5221 Marlboro Fikn Hillside MD 20027 Bob Chunspine 206 Tipron Rd Newport News VA 23606 Howard Cnispin 611 Beechwood Charlottesville VA 22901 V Bill Helws 20130 Tyvola Rood Charlotte NC 28210 Scotny Moyer 11 Orchard lone Wilwington OF 19609 John Preston 7012 Emma Court Falls Church VA 22042 Charles Spear 910 Holly Lone Mocksville NC 27028 May Executive Council meeting over have some good news some bad news First good news council approved hiring flying site coordinator AMA Headquarters left now find right person job hire him get him started procuring flying sites up-dating correspondence clubs about flying site proposals will very big assist club program could best moves AMA has made quite council has also reconsidered free Contest Director license program reverted back original licensing procedures have last few years am sure good decision will please hard-working CDs See does pay write letters AMA think some thing wrong Now bad news vote eight seven council voted make maga zine Model v/at/on optional January 81 know lot AMA members raised hell magazine made part dues package sent loads letters AMA Headquarters protest mandatory subscription actual facts show 30% membership opposed magazine being mandatory 70% wanted magazine guess first time can remember minority wins Well now its majoritys turn swamp Headquarters letters support magazine have approximately two half months before next coun cii meeting August So want con tinue get Model v/at/on part AMA membership have fight Ill tell little secretthe main reason first entry IRS letter reinstated tax-exempt status AMA fact disseminated info ALL members through publication Model v/at/on Now what think IRS going find out dont require member take publi cation Can imagine what would cost AMA license lose tax-exempt status costs lot run AMA THINK ABOUT IT Now lets fight magazine start cards letters coming AMA August 1980 79 Headquarters wouldnt ask help did think best terest AMA its membership guess time will just have put faith trust VP give hand taking time write letter support Model v/at/on Whats Happening District IV Northern Virginia Radio Control Club NVRC Woodbridge RC Club teaming up year Un-Contest contest Quantico Marine Base June 28-29 scale contest getting bigger year Make plans attendyou will enjoy First State RC Club FSRC has new field now reports its big might add control line circle could valuable addition club interested fliers Central Virginia Radio Control Associa tion Fred Simmons announced opportuni ty CVRCA put fun fly GEs annual picnic month September Chandler Mountain Road Plant Any member interested participating contact Fred Tidewater Model Soaring Society hear Woody Blanchard TMSS will trying break indoor RC record Seems has found some high-capacity batteries has shot two-to-three hour flight range best VP columns have seen Model Aviation July 1980 issue page 80 written Vince Mankowski VP District IX Please read it tells like Thanks Vincel wish said Well thats month folks See contests 9o Alabama ida gia issippi to Rico V South Carolina essee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 35209 Ainode Vtcs-Prmdento John Gorday 115 Bayberry Lane Jackson MS 39212 Richard Jackson 108 Thornles Charleston Heights SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Bunyan Dr. Doiray Beach FL 33444 Phillip McDowell 8521 Rolling Fork Dr Nashnilla TN 37205 Joseph Micalizzj SR 00866 Box 1532 Folardo PR 00648 Ed Moorrrson 70 Fifth SO. Shelimar FL 32579 Harry Sherarn PG Box 4506 Birmingham AL 35206 Tow Thecker 239CC Lawroncenjlle Hwy. Decatur GA 30033 Slowly surely getting Junior Program underway So far has no particular shape definite direction coming existence Ed Whitten has working years finally got page Model v/at/On also primarily responsible having Sig Cub adopted AMAs begin ners program Flying Models has given Juniors big boost Earl Van Gorders two-page col umn AVP Richard Jackson has also contribu ted Junior Program proud father Jonathan Jackson born May 13 1980 old class mate Marion Institute Jay McKee recently sent picture 12year-old son David new Sig Kadet anxious fly David still learning stage doing quite well Another Junior doing great things Willie Kimzy shown picture below flying model Gossamer Condor No fellow picture below Junior willing pitch Junior Program Thats District IV VP Chuck Foreman Sig Cub built last Executive Council meeting built meeting council member got kit study build use promote Junior Program No fellow picture below Junior either Its Dr Boyd little red wagonwhich uses carry around equipment Dr Boyd member Chottrnnnga RC Cluh Members club alerted mc po tential problem Coca-Cola seems Tom Bates noticed radio controlled robot front local Coke plant stopped discovered controlled seven-channel Kraft 72160 blue white Coca-Cola Company has about 200 throughout country So far CocaCola Company has very cooperative local clubs regarding frequency conflicts AVP Tom Thacker busy Atlanta try ing help get some control line kit buyers join local control line clubs AVP Ed Moorman busy trying get Dis trict V control line newsletter going Mike Steart Box 407 Rt 1 Jackson GA 30233 looking some combat competition Come control linerslets get together AVP Phil McDowell working OC Stewart Nashville area get free flight club going OC great free flight contest mid-May may have some pictures next issue Atlanta Drone Society managed get 42 planes out Gwinett County Airshow got letter appreciation air field Good public relations unsung hero month member ADS club field weekend fly help beginners help contests just available need help club Secretary/Treasurer helped write type club yearbook Israel Dubin strengths club Thanks Israel AMA card proved its worth mem bers Imperial RC Club Bartow FL Annual EAA Sun Fun Fly Lakeland AMA card carriers allowed flight line having real pilots li censes following members models display Bob Hunter P-Si Rick Meland 80 Model AViatjon David McKee doesnt have tell likes modelsthe look face says Willie Kimzy few trim problems model Gossamer Condor did builder real Both finally got craft fly ADS Club President David Gellar visible background surrounded planes Chuck accepted challenge proved could build flying rubber-powered model Juniors will accept challenge WACO Eugene Hayden P47 Bill Manley Coot Rod Spanier Pietenpol Ernie Baker Labelle Don Roberson Ugly Stick Ken Pazda New Era Bob Daniell B-i 7 Bob Daniell way quad raplegic theres club four members Everybody Somebody Anybody Nobody day club needed some thing important done Everybody sure Somebody would Anybody could have done Somebody got mad because thought Everybodys job Nobody knew Everybody wouldnt ended up Everybody blamed Somebody actually Nobody asked Anybody job never got done Illinois ana ucky ouri DISTRICT REPORT Horrace Cain District VI VicePresident 525 Weidner Road Buffalo Grove II 60090 Assodate VicePrasideels chuck Oslano 4631 N Mitchner Indianapolis IN 46226 Richard Gerling III 3611 Greenlield Rd Guincy IL 62301 Frank Hughes 401 S Birch Plattsburg MO 64477 Glenn Lee 819 Mandrake Batavia IL 60610 Helen Olsen 620 Old Bonhomrre University City MO 63132 Jim Sears P0 Boy 308 Burgle KY 40310 Bob Underwood 4109 Concord Oaks St Louis MO 63128 Happy Days again Flying season back time mid-May still un settled Northern Illinois read Ill flying Due reduc tion schedules subsequent reductions flight crews find myself position un able get weekends off now Dont look contests season Sorry thats way is reminder seasonal projects District VI clubs Flying muscular dystrophy funds popular activity greats William J Allen DeKaib IL pre senting check CL Annual Benefit contest last September club does such project please send some informa tion hope soon present article exclu sive such clubs July July 13 Chicago IL Model Masters CL meet July 19-20 Bloomington IL Illinois State RC Club Team Fun-Fly Championships host ed SIRS July 19-20 Indianapolis IN Indiana State RC Club Team Fun-Fly Championships July 19-20 Chicago IL SOAR Great Race V July 20 Palatine IL Chicago Acro-Angels Racing-Stunt CL meet July 20 Lansing Pelicans AMA Old-Timers FF Bong Field WI July 20 Libertyville IL Blue Max RC Fun-Fly Nike site July 27 Rockford IL Rock Valley RC Lake County RC Cross Country Race July 27 Lexington KY Blue Grass Soar ing Society two-meter Paul Proefrock Dis trict VI RC Contest Board Around District Bill Barter Lakeland RC Loopers KY comes wortil club president Gary Harrison has taught himself fly helicop ter Gary RCer escapement days has climbed another hill club can con tacted through Bill Rt 3 Box 63 Calvert City KY 42029 Indianapolis IN West Side RC Club pro files several members newsletter Transmitter Example Robert C Herrell Bob 57 born Omaha NE served three years four months US Air Corps instructor present occupation design engineer Hugh J Baker ears Bobs second year club - Board Directors Bob flies Mode 2. interest - sport other interests photography elec tronics Fort Wayne IN Flying Circuits justly proud Joe Spallone Corsair won first standoff scale Toledo using Mit subishi win Best Show Cleveland Canton Good going Joe Contact Bob Suhr 1913 Echo Ct Barton yule IL 61607 complete information impressive schedule open pylon races Mort Bowman Annual Pylon/FunFly Spirits St Louis say mufflers required No doubt about hrand new field Kansas City RC now meets Home Sav ings 17950 E 39th St Independence MO Meetings first Wednesday month 730 pm Bowling Green Kentucky SKYMACS planning leave tracks Ken tucky State Fun-Fly did go read Kentucky FunFly teams will have selected Illinois Indiana will soon select no Missouri club has anything planned Missouri club would like send team Indianapolis September 13-14 contact within next few days Maybe something can worked out May 2 3 beautiful weekend Chicago hotel Alexandria VA arguing about dumb ole AMA stuff should able read about else pages Ill just mention few brief points Model Aviation tobe optional 1981 Ill bet brought up again optional status wont last voted optional have very mixed emotions dont like AMA being wrapped up commercial ventures yet exposed AMAs business through MA council voted cancel Executive Directors present contract early 1981 new contract will negotiated bringing agreements up modern managerial terms AMA may have opportunity move own quarters near Dulles Interna tional Airport cost would much rent AMA will soon have pay present place think decent place work expand long over due employees work day cramped areas like AMA now occupies likely wouldnt stay long motivated very much Im move opinion Executive Council AMAs corporate board directors need meet twice year Several days Janu ary review budget set policies meet newly elected members followed review short meeting August September should enough Any unforseen business could accomplished via conference call above procedure would save AMA considerable amount cash estimate about $25000 Such saving would help pay newly created staff positions Administrative Assistant Flying Site Rep resentative former Assistant Executive Director demoted new outside has recruited course progress CIA Informer always states Progress important prob lem So much monthKeep low keep slow keep nose up turns use lots top rudder Thats what hob shop owners say! Iowa igan esota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Geoff Styles District VII Vice-President 6060 N Lydell Avenue Whitefish Bay WI 53217 Asacasge Vlc-Preadessgs James Clark 4444 Woodviem Or. NO Cedar Rapids IA 52401 John E Lorbiecki 5847 N 67th St Milwaukee WI 53218 Robert 0 Lundberg 4928 Tioga St. Duluth MN 55804 William Rohrng 4494 Tanglawood Tr St Joseph Ml 49085 Al Scidmore 5013 Dorsent Madison WI 53711 Ron Sears 132S Roslyn Pontiac Ml 44054 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 April 26 Greater Milwaukee Asso elation Radio Control Aviation Clubs hosted District VII West Conference held EAA Headquarters Museum Milwaukee warmly greeted looked after EAA staff led Ben Owen thanks EAA hospi talityMore next page August 1980 81 Inside display tent Sun & Fun Fly Headed Russ Knetzger Flying Electrons committee did fine job ganization AVPs attendance Al Scidmore Madison John Lorbiecki Jr Milwaukee Jim Clark Cedar Rapids special guest Dave Brown VP III flew Cincinnati Dave talked visitors came Illi nois Indiana Iowa Michigan Minnesota Wisconsin Workshops given John Lorbiecki radio repair John Lorbiecki Jr engine rework maintenance Don Coe Terry Kohler helicopters Les Hard Lan sing Cards newsletters Dario Brisighella Quarter Scale Art Suhr brought part huge collection antique planes engines Guests free access EAA Muse um day workshops morn ing What collection great planes have $3 admission included fine fried chicken lunch good time popular features con tinuous showing Grand Illusions Mar velous Miniatures both played packed houses day long applause would have made Jay Gerber smile wide ly first photo taken EXPO IV Lansing MI shows left right Jim McNeill AMA Secretary/Treasurer Helen Mrs McNeill Amos Ponder Detroit Cloudbusters Ron Sears AVP May 3rd 4th saw Washington Executive Council meeting will report proceedings because will see detail magazine urge read report have com ments write As said previously AMA Academy please keep eye what decided behalf Well great out flying again am sure members district agree Took last years Aquila out Sun day got over 25 minutes first flight Also present Gregg Seydell Suds City Sailplane Team flew Sagitta well long amazed us flood newsletters am getting editors stressing safety field clean up safety ad justments safety fun flys contests safety Keep up guys gals lets have fun live longer picture shown bottom left Southgate Mall Show held Mil waukee shows AMA booth fronted Phoenix 8 Ron Janis MARKS club picture below Dave Platt WACO Tom Sells Astro Wings Congratulations Anoka County MN RC Club getting flying site Nice going Milt Jewell members Fred Johnson will have hands full making suitable acti vities Give him hand guys Midwest RC Society planning bomb drop August 3 1st Bob Wooley gave some helpful details rig up mechanisms installation club flies out Red ford MI puts out good newsletter Midland MI RC Modelers have busy shows Circle Mall Grace Dow Library Library show month-long event items being secured locked cases Great PR work Thanks Gaines Smith Jeannine Tree newsletter Bong Eagles WI held agreat rummage sale netted $78 club Lakeland WI RC Club holding two pic nics year---one July 13th another September 7th have some fine build ers club dont mind trying unusual models Bob Wischer gave talk radios installation recent meeting collaboration Tom Massopust Des Moines IA Modellaires put out sharp news letter professionally done glossy paper will take part again Sig Annual Contest Sig Field Montezuma IA judg ing timing relaxing also nice member profile issue enjoy reading March ran big show United Rubber Workers Hall Des Moines bumper success lots fun Michigan Antique Modelers have raised enough funds plan three contests 1 980 Joe Kresnak sends monthly letter calendar will have full year Love old-timers hope John Aliman Cedar Rapids IA Skyhawks out hospital back flying again Did see photo flying field June Model via tion Looked beautiful Must try get out see folks some flying Heard Les Coleman last night has al ready reserved Grand Illusions September Thanks Joe Delaney Detroit Aero Modelers very newsy informa tive newsletter nice gesture club dedicate first official event year members have taken last trip life would like join offering condolences Vignoe family recent bereavement Out Council Bluffs IA comes good looking newsletter sent Marvin Heitmann club has contests planned month summer certainly should let Steve Baldwin utilize highly modified transmitter fullest Steve has know ledge ability add options found highest priced radios what offers help club members same cooperation between people hobby really outstanding Circle Masters Milwaukee WI held static display Brookfield Square two days spring know ledge AMA chartered Control Line club Wisconsin very active Ken Morris past VP-District VII advises July Model Aviation Month again Iowa Governor Ray will issuetheproclama tion June 24 1980 1145 am capitol building Des Moines Iowa mem bers invited finally reminderi have copy both AMAs newest movies want club use other good audience get touch will ship both cost will return charge UPS also have get hands 16mm sound projector Good flyinglots luck good landings Arkansas ana 0 New Mexico homa s VIII DISTRICT REPORT John Embry District VIII VicePresidont 509 So Lebanon Street Sulphur LA 70663 Annoojane Vce-Prenldaexos Buzz Averill 9117 La Barranea NE Albuqoerque NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Labanon Sulphur LA 70663 Gene Hernpel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 WillAxen Hurlny 111927 C,mnnrcn PleasanoonTt 78064 Larry Saroor 1415 Manor Dr. Barolennilte OK 74003 long last month full model airplanes write about Starting things off bang spring meeting Executive Coun cil Other pages issue will have synop sis proceedings however want emphasize couple key issues rather long agenda First CDs got little kick pants result January council meeting rules modified re quire 50 entries some contests qualify well-deserved free membership Well runaway finally got straightened out spring meeting rules now same previous years am told have problem some abuse sys tem However other ways will sought handle abuse penalizing huge major ity hard-working Contest Directors deserve far normally get second item very important business involved magazine Model Aviation what now classic case vocal minor ity dictating silent majority vote eight seven return magazine optional status next year know least three polis proved nothing due lack scientific distribution leading phraseology also know some generally against years way doing business However remain convinced member getting magazine mandate both own chart82 Model Avjation Around District er IRS Additionally extra work sorting out twice types memberships HQ financial uncer tainty magazine production will definitely result extra cost means poorer maga zine expensive choose take both So now least suspect issue closed yet What really needed genuine unemotional input majority feel way need know club two individuals simply constitute majority entire District VIII membership about vote clubyes no--the AMA should pro vide magazine Open member part basic membership package dues same present rates including magazine subscription Send results signed two club officers will vote according will membership information 134 clubs District VIII will consider vote representative get 25 club votes minimum three state roughly 20% cross-section realize members club opinion welcome also However am prepared tabulate 8000 individual voteshence club approach Now flying news able get over Beaumont TX Natches River Festival flying events spite very gusty Colorado as atira h Dakota S South Dakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Vince Mankswski District IX Vice-President 105 Waldo Circle Bellevee NE 68005 Aesociste Vice-Presidmina Charles Brennan 2220 Maripose 8I Casper hdV 82601 Ed Coo 8209 Linden Prairie Village KS 66208 Travis McGinnis 8027 VS Slot Circle Arvada CO 80005 Jim Ricketis 516 S Cloudes Sioux Falls SD 57103 Lets begin months report pic ture Russ Ron Ritchey Papillion NE two youngsters picked up some freebee handouts local hobby shop After returned home noticed free-bees carried $295 price tag good see two young people returned store paid item Coincidentally shop owner talking about honest thoughtful modelers boys came settle surprised storekeeper Another thoughtful person favorites Betty Stream newsletter editor winds great time generally basically air show day attended day before fun-fly Everything 1AA Quadras flown Except people wanting play baseball under flight path went great fellows have put together several years row now deserve nod Last weekend attend funeral northern Mississippi way went Acadian RC Club field Lafayette LA scheduled 12th believe Model Aviation Day Cajun Nationals Contest Unfortunately Mother Nature interfered first time delivering over 20 inches rain 24 hours some areas south Louisiana day fore As might imagine contest cancelled Ironically arrived field weather absolutely beautiful problem being new temporary lake around runway Like Beaumont group fellows Lafayette die-hards look rescheduled meet Lafayette fall Most recently able make day Baton Rouge Pattern Sport Scale Contest something over 50 entries went off beautifully hottest day year far have promised some pictures other events Please come through However dont send bunch just very good area event would great secretary/treasurer Womens Inter National Glider Society sent note inter est Christy Martin 3031 South Valentia St Denver CO 80231 new Wings vicepresident newsletter editor Christy Betty would like hear youre interested organization Rex Herring Dickinson ND reports Slope Area Golden Eagles mall show flying demo held week later gave club some nice PR Dickinson Press Rex sent copy article shot mall show Rough Spots What Makes VP Prema turely Grey After two years hard work AMA can see light form 40 frequencies end FCCs tunnel sincere well intended mis directed letter however sent FCC California club letter critical AMAs proposal stating [It best interest RC modeler general public also expressed concern safety doubting possibility safely fly ing 30 aircraft simultaneously Requesting FCC rectify serious mistake club contended majori ty RC fliers already pleased current allotment frequencies first group Ive heard has enough frequencies already areas high interference need total frequencies available does equate corresponding number models aloft time FCC will no doubt review letter investigate allegations report its find ings triplicate review some dozen letters type could stall acquisition new frequencies years come moral story have question ask - dont shoot hip Again governing body Acade Model Aeronautics has again resurrected optional magazine issue Academy according American Heritage Dictionary 1 association scholars 2 school special instruction does need send its members ruled Executive Council its educational journal Model virJtion Model Aviation now 1981 mem bership option large number mem bership elect take advantage Academys founding principle some major changes will occur primarily form reduced magazine us believe principles upon AMA founded real loss issue decided vote Execu tive Council Under small light humility council vote still 1/75000th AMA interesting note after fol lowing days long-range planning session least two council members changed minds change came about gan discussing defense IRS vestigation tax-exempt status based fact educational association can see possibility issue being brought up again way can person join club reduced rate dont want club newsletter new addition AVP line-up Ed Cox 8209 Linden Drive Prairie Village KS 913 341 -8840 Ed driving force hind organization Council Clubs greater Kansas City area kick-off council dinner attended AMAs President Witt Executive Director John Worth area club members myself council now includes 10 clubs represents over 350 modelers easy see Ed Cox kind person will benefit AVP Wel come aboard Ed district still need AVPs area represented please contact vice-president now find myself having say find difficult As some may al ready have heard have asked take position AMAs assistant executive di rector Leaving beloved midlands moving Washington DC easy prospect entertain basic motivation behind running office District IX vice-president vision various projectsfrom District IX Nats All-Season Flier Program trips correspondence necessary bring recognition promotion selfawareness district Some goals have achieved still works After few short years much potential momentum building up natural have great personal desire help see projects through completion August 1980 83 encouragement fellow mem bers Executive Council Headquar ters staff membership have helped make decision accept position will last district re port Taking over vice-president dis trict will Travis McGinnis 8027 West 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005303-422-5720 will recognize Mr McGinnis having District IX RC contest co ordinator AVP line judge Nars head judge Las Vegas 79 Nats again will serve 80 Nats Most important however has proven reputation clear thinker listener has ability also desire good job Executive Coun cil approved recommendation Travis District IX vice-president unanimously am meeting Travis bring him upto-date district national affairs will also pass along pictures notes perusal Please kind him have send him club newsletters notes truly feel opportunity serve District IXs vice-president honor can hope partially repaid belief tried best could feel blessed op portunity have met people have made friends Friends lifetime Until meet again ar skies good flying one-flip starts God bless Arizona fornia ii S Nevada 0 Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarboroui District X Vice-President 2501 Armour Lane Redondo Beach CA 90218 Associate VIcePemldesits Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94590 Ales Chisolm 1100 West Shaw Presno CA 93711 Lonnie Kroeber 4295 Boulder Hwy. Las Vegas NV 89121 John Pond 4269 Syoko Circle Son Jose CA 95136 Bob Reynolds RI B Boo 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Siowderr Ave. Long Beach CA 90008 Keith Whitney 14465 Jupiter Or. Soft Lake City UT 04117 Lots cover month some pictures brighten things upl Ill start right off brief report recently concluded council meeting Washington DC Headquarters Relocation Committee came very promising looking offer Reston VA Reston located near Dulles Airport about 20 miles Washingtons downtown Stay tuned fur ther developments Most District X members particu larly California have very vocal wanting go back optional magazine membership originally voted favor mandatory magazine club meetings Ive hear thing option option etc Okay issue came up again motion made make magazine optional seconded vote very closeeight seven passed So 1981 youll once again have choice hope choose take maga zine truly great offering under guiding hand Carl Wheeley council voted write new contract executive director John Worth Johns present contract has no time limit council felt should reviewed often committee formed write new council rescinded earlier decision made January alter method determining free CD membership system reverts back way has years study will made ways cope abuse See protests get listened enough people rise up make selves heard council will can does listen Two other items interest council members now can get $15 day meals wish attending council meetings other travel budget covering district has increased 20% $1200 annually rapidly rising prices airline tickets gasoline prompted know will mean least two outlying clubs district will able visited council approved John Worths request assistant executive director also approved hiring person work Headquarters fill flying site location slot course whole lot business conducted Ive hit highlights met two days also series pre sentations Headquarters Friday Friday evening council went Penny Witts house Earl Wittsdaugh ter buffet meal some drinksa really good time certainly want thank Penny roommate Pam fine evening attended dedication new flying site invitation Dave Johnson Sr Dave belongs Yucaipa Valley Flyers club son president Dave Jr seen just below ribbon cutting lady cutting ribbon widowof Dennis Turner Dennis killed stepped car struck another car field called DennisTurner Memorial Field Dave Jr made first official flight off field twin-engine Kaos real fast mean machine Above see some ot tne nappy special event winners left right Irving Rowe won glider event Next Earl Shephard judge comes Dave Johnson Jr won static scale Next Bill Racer second tun-fly Lastly Mike Todd third funfly 84 Model Aviation Anotner AIl-ea5ofl I-Her taIwart may Mayors nhntn I-ails club pictures later naeurge uooson picssre makes inverted pass over Jef cc Aeromodelers minishow disolays Beautiful view Mile Hi RC Clubs new field Washington council meeting another field dedication took place Southern California Betty Stream AVPs agreed stand thanks Betty Ill let Betty tell about own words Since Jim Washington council meeting asked represent him opening new flying site Sunday May 4 Joe Suzi went tario Motor Speedway Big 0 RC Club dedicated portion huge parking lot RC flying field Although people flying some time took hard work three peopleleo Hopper charter president John Hodges Ron Rossto reach agreement OMS limit use parking lot model fly ing onlyand preventing motorcycles etc tearing up site lot now fenced locked Big 0 members guests allowed use field 0 MS General Manager Ray Smartis attendance receive charter club surance document showing responsibility club its members Several hundred spectators drawn publicity local paper also attendance enloy flying demonstrations put club mem bers especially pleased attend event Hopper Stream families have friends years Leo being former member Bird Club Since area took opportunity attend Scale Olympics sponsored Riverside Raceway another club worked manage ment motor racing facility obtain flying site talked Connie Vaughn doing spadework form ing Southern California chapter QSAA big beautiful people Connie can contacted 10500 Atlantic Avenue South Gate CA 90280 Betty now Secretary/Treasurer WINGS Womens Inter-National Glider Soaring Any female glider jockeys contact Betty want join join Theres strength numbers Bettys address top column sent copy Mar velo us Mini atures Mal Emhart Northern California Mal showed Southern Alameda County Radio Controllers visited club earlier year showed new scale film Mal next plans show Livermore Valley Airmens Association made return visit Rockwell Eagles Club club still hasnt found flying site attendance suffers because meeting presided over club presi dent Ray Terry Club member Phil Mosko mentioned hes involved making couple films Holly wood Char/ic C/ian Curse Dragon Lady has scenes show ing flying RC models other film will shot Canada called Death Hunt has -scale Bristol will crashed lieu crashing full-size Bristol asked show Marvelous Miniatures did loved next meeting attended brand new model group invited first meeting call themselves HAWKS stands Hughes Aircraft Wireless Kon trol Society club official club Hughes Aircraft hoping company will help obtain site invited clubs vice-president Bob Akita meeting conducted President George Scott showed Modelings Grand Illusions terrific new AMA scale film weekend MAC Show found Fresno Thats didnt see up invitation District X Free Flight Contest Board member Joe Norcross meeting important club celebrating 40th year club strictly Free Flight plan being around another 40 years meeting conducted club president Corky Mullen writes month ly column newsletter inciden tally has around about 35 years Above Corky cake pre pared visit Free Flight model cake towing banner saying Welcome Jim picture taken Bill Booth showed club scale film Model ings Grand Illusions really enjoyed especially pleased over Peanut Scale shots Im open invitations attend meeting want either movies shown meeting let know Dont forget Ive got AMA display booth Its just thing mall show Let know need Ill send THERMALS Alaska 0 Idaho ana S Oregon ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District Xl Vice-Prenident 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Associate Vice-Presidents Al Culver 1807 S von Elm Powoello ID 83201 Simon Dreese Rn 1 Boo 48 Broadview MT 59015 Ed McCollouqh 53 SE 61 Portland OR 97215 Orlando Oly Redo 26608 Dover Co Kent WA 98031 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main St Redmond WA 98052 Dont forget Air Fair Kent Space Center 13th 14th June event sponsored Boeing clubs will feature CL FF RC sailplanes rockets addition will fun things whole family including sky diving etc fun event will something everyone informa tion contact Boeing model clubs Flying Sites subject near dear hearts much help ourselves know have soap box before believe vital hob by/sport recent Executive Council meeting positive action taken start program will great benefit AMA mem bers program will take months devel op end result will clubs better informed about keep acquire find flying sites should ask word keep first list Reason keeping flying sites lot easier other two lot reliable Let us come back point minuteit very important Back program objective build comprehensive set information flying sites first AMA Headquarters has good bit information complete organized help us properly respond particular situations new program will pursue site sources aggressively build kind information other de tails member Flying Site Com mittee can tell you need help get whole thing going As individual member club has undergone flying site problem can serve everyone putting down paper situations have documented better job can done understanding what what given situation what-not-to-do bit important what-to-do Avoiding mistakes import ant doing something positive given site situation basic categories information desired dealing wit-h situation almost did lose flying site overcame objections use site Equally important acquisition flying sites including found dealt worked out what would differently same situa tion next time surely getting pic ture best way help yourself face site problem future help get information Headquarters now Send what can AMA Headquarters attention Flying Sites Back keeping sites Few us spend time necessary keep sites Relation ships owner neighbors ex tremely important Most often stop occasionally ask going will find out about problem before gets big can handle Most owners especial ly government agencies will live lot complaints know working toward solving cannot control everyone flying site tell ask help getting better control good relationship owners cannot overstated Noise safety cannot pushed too hard dont need another lecture Consider however much trouble bad apple club causing Would better attack problem before bad apple has caused major incident Think about No likes SOB make fellow modeler mad often wonder much trouble consider major accident hassle neighbors etc Please write August 1980 85 JUNIO FLIGHT ED WHITTEN Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 Used Styrofoam Plates SchooIs Cafeteria Basis NYC Program June 80 column entitled Just Supposin have idea no aeromodeling program Sort New York City school system Far No sooner issue AMA members hands received letter Herbert Siegel Director Industrial Arts visits Columbia University flying sessions Samuel Gary Supervisor Industrial Arts Howard Kelem President NYC Aerospace Teachers Association Actual ly knew something activity now program described detail several basic models read teaching aids displayed flown Aeromodeling classes regular part curricula schools taking part Aviation including buildingand flying models used teaching courses higher grades actual full-scale flight training ground support courses taught keep costs down styrofoam plates trays collected dining room used beginner model parts except mo tor stick propeller Variety spice life several gliders rubber-powered models have designed Howard Kelem Cal Drucker other teachers de signed use size thickness foam available plates trays Reduced plan Cloud Hopper 17 span ROG fuselage 1 /8x 3/8 hard balsa Fin stabilizer 1/16 thick foam wing cabin 1/8 thick Building easy quick Half-inch wide strips masking tape hold cabin fin fuselage White glue like Elmers joins wing halves cabin stabilizer body tape reinforces wing Dont overlook inexpensive very serviceable material getting program off ground Comes Another Good Book John Kaufmann Fresh Meadows NY brought us excellent book Flying HandLaunched Gliders published William Mor row Company latest book Fly published Doubleday Fly tries reach wider audience having several elementary projects boomerangs paper hang gliders kites etc well foam-built beginner HLG will also enjoy Willet Fly little winged man flits about liven up structions pertinent impertinent comments Right now book hardback $895 perhaps later will come Out paperback book especially lively well solidly informative hope AMA will provide Fly discount companion Johns outstanding book hand-launched gliders West Baden want take special look activity June Northwood Institute West Baden IN happens indoor fly ing point being made AMA Junior Senior flying overlooked fact Juniors Seniors won first five nual NIMAS record trial contests due age groups competing against records own group year Indoor World Champion ships scheduled too Also agenda first Peanut Grand Prix proxy contest sides record index contest MIAMA sponsoring contests both Manhattan Bostonian Cabin models As know Bostonian concept introduced May 79 Junior Flight column Obviously idea catching So far know contests held Lakehurst NYC California first two flown 7g minimum weight California 14g West Baden will 7g experience far minimum weight should go back 1 Og look ward West Baden experience fur ther guidance What think Juniors Seniors should Thats cjuestion next month See ELEVATOR FIN GLUE WINGo/pee I-fE RE CABINI N HALF WING MAKE z PIN TO HOLD RUB August Martin GLUE ELEVATOR TO BOTTO1 OF JSELACE High School- Capt Howard 1e-em Asirstan Pincipal Supevision can Cducasion 86 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1980/08
Page Numbers: 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86
1979 FInancial Report good year financially come far exceeded budget prediction budget showed $1402390 total mem bership income actually received $1508699 gain $106309 Also other income totaled $116080 vs budgeted $96500 gain $19580 actual total income $1624780 before magazine allocation vs budgeted total come $1498890 therefore produced $125890 income fore cast actually net income after deduction expenses $1 98541 plus $20697 magazine result wiped out last years beginning deficit $58135 ended up total year-end surplus cluding magazine profit $161104 According budget obviously conserva tive hindsight expected wipe out previous deficit very strong membership year however produced much bigger net income anyone dared predictinstead losing about 9000 mem bers 1978 total 71230 vs 1979 budget 63579 netted about 3000 less 68376 surprisingly small dip major dues increase Meanwhile 1980 budget also proving very conservative budgeted about 7% increase members currently running little over 10% over 70000 already signed up 1980 Thus stead 74489 members previously budg eted 1980 should expect about two three thousand end result fore should surplus about $100000 instead $77000 previously budgeted such back-to-back surpluses no dues increase 1981 seems necessary though inflation continues escalate membership growth continues should able match inflationthe trend suggests should top 80000 members 1981 good position therefore de spite inflation holding dues line through next year will offering better value dues increase went effectgiving same benefits dollars worth less will almost reduced dues have apprears survived worst part current dues period outlook excellent 1981 John Worth Executive Director AMA Annual Open Meeting As called AMA by-laws An nual Meeting open AMA members hereby announced take place site 1980 National Model Airplane Champion ships Wednesday August 13 8 pm Wilmington Airfield exact building room location will posted official Nats bulletin board airfield AMA BALANCE SHEET DECEMBER 31 1979 Assets Current Assets Cash Checking Accounts 1 58685 Petty Cash11161 Cash Savings Accounts including earned interest ounts Receivable Owed Us Misc Accounts Receivable Nats Sponsor Pledgesi 979 MA Advertising Receivables Employees Loans___________ Deferred Charges MA Future Issue Costs$ Prepaid Insurance Miscellaneous Prepaid Exp 1980 Membership Supplies& Expenses Guaranty Deposits Resale-Supplies Inventory - Nats Souvenir Inventory Paper Inventory Printing & Duplication__________ Fixed Assets Furniture & Equipment -- Contest/N ats Equipment Automotive Equipment -__________ Total Less Reserve De preciation Total Assets 1795072 66000 3765680 44844 2897431 1838250 588923 4520587 270000 1688601 198000 - -$103756821 5671596 181304 - $ 12183096 $8647488 -353688 -584336 -9585512 - $126287734 Liabilities & Fund Balances Current Liabilities Accounts Payable $ 7501 620 Employees Escrow441000 Res Unrelated Bus Tax MA magazine2i216 - $ Deferred Income Membership Dues 1980 - $95053325 Club Charters 1980 158100 FAI Stamps 1980 Amounts held behalf AMA Teams Scale Team $ 102919 Control Line 292940 Indoor Team Program 180943 FF Team Program 1696124 RC Team ProgramSoaring 00 RC Team ProgramAerobatics - 65933 Fund Balances Restricted Scholarship Fund $ 269165 Howard McEntee Fund 109700 AMA Property Fund 846642 Eight-Ball Fund 23000 AMA-FAI Fund Surplus 2540 Russ Barrera Museum Fund 525 Reserve Insurance Claim 3. Unrestricted Deficit 1-1-79 adjusted5813509 Net Income year AMA General19854164 Net Income year Model Aviation2069734 Total Fund Balances Total Liabilities & Fund Balances 70 Model Aviation AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents r ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 8301336 95677025 $2339859 $3859125 - $ 0389 - $ 126287734 Synopsis DI May 3 1980 Executive Council Meeting 1 Competition License time next dues restructuring yet scheduled competitors will required pay special fee obtain stamp will applied AMA membership card order eli gible enter sanctioned competition 2 HO Relocation Obtaining specific written proposal concerning potential Reston VA site suburb Washington DC authorized possible council Vote during bcfore next council meeting 3 Flying Site Representative hiring full-time HQ employee work flying site problems authorized 4 Contest Director Qualification pro gram approved evaluate Contest Direct ors based upon special questionnaire used district vice-presidents questionnaire developed soon possible 5 Show Team Managers proposal authorize free membership per team per year show team manager approved similar free memberships qualified Con test Directors 6 CD Free Memberships return previous policy free CD memberships approved retroactive January 11980 7 Contest Sanctions Beginning January 1 1981 sanctions will cost same$5and free sanctions will discontinued 8 Optional Magazine approved return magazine optional choice effec tive January 11981 9 Executive Director Contract approved require elected council members plus NAA representative vote changes Executive Directors contract also approved cur rent contract would terminate end first council meeting 1981 favor new contract drafted meantime committee composed three council members help AMAs legal coun sel new contract approved current contract will continue force 10 30-Day Trial Memberships ap proved modify recently approved poli cy make membership effective day following postmark date mailing 11 Special Interest Group Recognition previously proposed policy see January 80 minutes approved except requirement annual dues payment de leted also requirement citizens US AMA members changed residents 12 HO Insurance noted executive director AMA comptroller now bonded $100000 other l-IQ employees bonded $50000 13 Business Advisory Committee pro posal approved establish committee provide expert financial guidance HQ Executive Council 14 Show Team Districts agreed new Show Team Policy Committee should asked recommend show teams should operate within own dis tricts coordination avoid conflicts 15 Redistricting Ill VII approved poil should taken districts determine boundaries should changed between 16 AMA No 2 Model Sig Cub tentatively approved pending acceptance manufacturer several suggested changes such prefabbed nose hook bulk kit packs HQ offer 17 Non-Flying Sanctions procedure sanction shopping mall shows similar static model display events approved cluding exemption AMA membership CD requirements such events 18 1979 Financial Statement unanimously approved previously submitted No Members 3327 796 4445 1684 Member DuesRate Juniors0$ 500 Juniors01300 Seniors@750 Seniors@1550 Family Open @ 17001469 Open @ 2500 56317 Booster @ 500 251 Booster @ 1300 87 Total Memberships Partial year credits Total Membership Income Magazines Members 58884 Subtotal Other Income Life Memberships450000 * Less Transferred Property Fund75000 Transferred Film Project100000275000 NAR Service & Affiliation Fees 293400 Contributions Received Toledo Weak Signals180000 Miscellaneous29378 *L Transferred Schlrshp Fund 18875020628 Club Charter Fees3101800 Sanction Insurance146500 Sanction Fees449700 FAI Stamps760300 Supply & Souvenir Sales-Net1027507 Film Rental309400 Interest Income4184233 Misc Member Service Fees1039543 MA Advertising & Other Income _________ Total Other Income Gross Income Deduct Operating Expenses 108797831 Expense Allocation Magazine Magazine Unrelated Business Tax Operating Income Special Projects 1979 Trans AM Net Costs 1839419 Less Budget Allocation Gen Fund J9QQQ 339419 Nats Net Costs 2640703 Less Budget Allocation Gen Fund JQ99QQ 1640703 FF World Champs Net Income344413 Less Transferred AMA/FAI FundA4413 _________ Net Income 19 1980 8udget An updated version incorporating changes voted Janu ary 80 meeting approved also approved executive director should receive 3% cost-of-living increase per other employees amount having cluded previously approved budget New additions updated budget Continued page 78 Total $ 1663500 1034800 3333750 261 0200 2497300 140792500 125500 1131 00 152170650 1300672 150869978 47107200 103762778 jjQ0j1 115370789 J4293536503 21834286 Magazine Allocation Per Member Total Member Magazines $800$636800 8001347200 80045053600 80069600 47107200 48137989 15261328 18720567 65827767 63758033 2069 734 *Contribution & Life membership donations earmarked specific Funds Donors AUgUSt 198071 AMA INCOME STATEMENT FOR 12 MONTHS ENDING DECEMBER 31 1979 Presidents OUTLK Earl F Witt 26 Warwick Drive Chambersburg PA 17201 MAY COUNCIL MEETING May Executive Council Meeting will reported detail elsewhere ever some actions have received much membership interest input taken council apparently reflecting position majority membership First full-time posi tion Flying Site Assistant Coor dinator approved Second free CD membership restrictions instituted January Executive Council Meet ing rescinded Third council voted eliminate mandatory maga zine subscription membership 1981 RULE CHANGE CYCLE new 1980-81 AMA rule books printed distributed four months rule year Ideally rules should out member ship four months before new rule year order give competition mod elers ample time make necessary changes upcoming competition two year cycle established give ample proposal comment review decision time felt year cycle resulted arbitrary rule changes meet deadline rule book late often available until middle contest season part rule making procedures managed appointed officials working rule proposals dur ing spare time com pensation knowing personal circumstances time available contest board member would un fair pass judgment profi ciency nor would terminating appoint ments replacing board members meet deadlines has suggested insure meeting schedules since replacements unknown quantity Therefore would like propose three year rule cycle would retain two year rule change procedures should insure having competition rule books possession least six months prior effective date would like have membership opinion proposal NATIONAL CL SOCIETY Laird Jackson has taken another step toward creating often discussed Na tional Control Line Society has cir culated letter among key control line organization officers columnists proposing such society heartily endorse proposal feel should receive support control line interests organization would similar National Free Flight Society opinion successful model socie ties Control line fliers relatively small part AMA membership further fragmented orga nizationally respective phases control line numbers rather small promoting objectives An umbrella organization such National Control Line Society would give control line interests enoughstrength membership effectively provide continuing leadership support specialized control line publication CONFLICT OF INTEREST As members may have read other model magazines Mr Hurst G Bowers has written open letter President AMA Possibly Mr Bowers responding request membership input thereby brought up matter has long matter deep concern think demands response explanation members AMA following paragraph Mr Bow ers statement issue Another matter becoming quite apparent can untold damage entire modeling hobby country cliq ism political infighting within AMA Specifically gains dis tinct impression some elected offi cials may using positions maneuver employment within organization salaried staff members Much has said regarding prac tice double dipping federal em ployees much repugnant within organization such remove grounds doubt 72 Model Aviation Relaxing between sessions FAI meetings lounge French Aero Club area believe elected official should required sign pledge accept AMA salaried em ploy ment position within period less three years after leaving elected office should also apply members elected officials fami ly There should no grandfather clause should done once As experienced executive know recognize hazards absence such provision by-laws published policy ganization such AMA Therefore Im sure will use good office immediately implement such policy provide exemplar leadership being first sign pledge Although would go far call AMAs hiring practices double dip ping since elected officials AMA paid shadow such hiring practices has concerned pros pect being employed AMA Executive Director being held over conscientious AMA elected appointed officer casts suspicion actions vote controversial sues voting convictions representation electorate voting obtain favor future employer puts indi vidual position having conflict interest should exist organization such councils authority matter hiring AMA employees hiring Executive Director Although John Worth President council appointed him Executive Direc tor 1963 special situation will read History Acade Model Aeronautics Willis C Brown Dick Black will see Academy time Executive Director about months operating funds bank no money offer Executive Director feel extremely fortunate time history have area three officers former officer pitch help run Academy John Worth AMA President Carl Wheeley AMA Secretary/Treasurer Maynard Hill District IV Vice President former President Walt Good Coun cil appointed John Worth Executive Director voted Maynard Hill Pres ident 1964 Apparently another time history another staff member con sidered position page 48 AMA history Carl Wheeley re ported people suggested become Executive Director 1955 AMA President Keith Storey other council members recognized modeling expertise important running such association felt position Executive Director should filled person experi ence fields fund raising public relations organizational manage ment shadow conflict interest has existed some form another over various AMA officials several times history Johnny Clemens President number discussions ideas would have put Johnny AMAs payroll some manner last proposal presented Executive Director have AMA lease build ing Dallas AMA museum conjunction Johnnys hobby shop return use AMA leased space would manage museum latest situation has under discussion some months has Executive Directors announce ment hiring Vince Mankowski District IX Vice-President Assist ant Executive Director Prior election AMA Presi dent daughter AMA em ployee Between time elected termination employment found quite uncomfortable diffi cult impartial interests Implementing policy may dif ficult under current circumstances however will Mr Bowers suggests provide leadership respect being first make such pledge time would like assure membership 32 plus years have actively involved AMA have never sought employment Academy Although will al ways willing work assist way will benefit AMA mem bers will seek nor accept employ ment Academy Model Aero nautics As other elected prospective officers will have leave up own individual consciences whether will make such pledges Since foregoing written have informed Executive Director District VII Vice-Presi dent Geoff Styles has employed Flying Site Coordinator MEMBERSHIP MEETING As part AMA bylaws meet ing held year general membership Since National Cham pionships bring largest varied attendance natural AMA picked meeting place through years attend ance meeting has fallen off last year believe council members attendance general members obvious mail received council Headquarters reason lack attendance apathy problem other things essential running Nats seems lack publicity about meeting Years ago events competitors fewer everyone hung out specific area needed simple announcement-to day because large number con testants numerous locations times events make simple announce ments impossible year council has asked Headquarters publicize nual meeting council may have opportunity speak one-toone basis members about needs would like kickoff publicity about meeting announcing will National Model Airplane Championships Wilmington OH Wednesday August 13th Although exact time place has selec ted usually early evening dormitory lounges Check AMA Headquarters Nation als Nats News time place hope see members possible present August 198073 Joe Bridi Giant Scale Long Beach SECRETARY-TREASURERS REPORT Jim McNeiII AMA Secretary-Treasurer 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Mr Harvey C Neel York Area RC Club York PA wrote letter some time ago am answering til now am sending advance copy information members chartered club behalf club members Harvey states give good report monies accounted come AMA Headquarters good report spent firm belief no employee member executive board shall allowed personal use funds belong AMA statement shows employees allowed use AMA money no interest benefit demand halted etc. practice has now stopped Har vey no longer staff members borrow AMA money last time looked Mr Carl Maroney owed $1291 home office does maintain policy small advances against salary hour ly employees As Secretary/Treasurer has approval question $18885 Retire ment Fund since non-profit ganization seems like expense should set up type organization increase over $4000 year can see headed much will increase dues coming years disagree Harvey AMA matching fund basis penny penny individual employee up 5% though Federal Government allows up 15% half employee half Academy fund assigned insurance company invests Non-profit non-profit dues money dues money hold good employees have run business like business want complete breakdown salaries what part employee pays retirement plan am going publish per sonal information magazine ever salaries par lower comparable wages DC area AMA running red feel scholarship program worth though small amount eliminated would add about $1000 balance end year members dues could cut small margin prime factors responsible non-profit status Harvey element helping Juniors hav ing scholarship program thousand dollar drop overall bucket per haps single best investment AMA could possibly make wish wish persons trying help Juniors did agree make maga zine mandatory above fur nish $10750 worth free magazines officers CDs real slap face since figure over 1500 free copies rest us must pay Youve got point Mr Neel nice soap opera two sides Let say 1 council voted last meeting restore magazine option 2 Some thought being given now requiring Contest Directors earn free memberships pay extra magazine Please give us breakdown $14000 staff travel Either travel lot sure lot road Staff travel includes shipping em ployees Nats annually clerical Also travel trade shows etc public relations watch expense too Will please explain AMA money invested projected income $20000 interest seems very small looks okay us really watch investiture money vested safely Last least $53000 spent FAI NAA Will take serious look plus Nats loss es believe very expensive few people benefit Lets take NAA first Without NAA would no AMA AMA part NAA affiliate National Aeronautic Association NAA officially designated organization US FAI Paris AMA official body represent modeling Without umbilical cord would dissolve tomorrow would out business people under stand first join AMA unfamiliar competition flying cost SOc/adult member Last year paid $28893 NAA parent ganization send no money FAI spend money annually flying teams delegates Paris sometimes hosting World Championships events have mixed feelings about Na tionals year fly pro vide patronage However Secretary Treasurer suggested important Nats officials either find some way stop losing money aban don forget dropped bomb January Florida council meeting hope have answered some questions would like invite members York PA RC Club Washington DC visit home office guests will tell what day coming year Ill drive up Birmingham have 74 Model Aviation Pictured L-R Chuck Berry Cora Puzon Cora lady flier long 17-year history Birmingham RC Association Cora sporting 60 Webra powered RCM Trainer fascinated hobby secretly vows another year shell beat man club lot farther drive Ill glad come pick day see woman holding two ignition antique engines Miss Lulie E Baugh age 2 Two similar ones will given away free October Mr Tommy MacLaughlins annual Old Timer Contest Pensacola FL Nothing have win free flight competition SAM rules apply Pre-1943 chuck glider pre-1943 towline glider SAM rules apply Mr Ron Sharpton buddy Coolie Reynolds furnishing en gines prizes Any questions write Ron Sharpton Route 1 Box 213-C Daytona Beach FL 32014 have screaming about ignition engine theyre giving away Pensacola free Come get OK Dear Secretary/Treasurer item last month about Horrace Cains comments deserves answer concerning claim waste involved AMAs participation Toledo RC Conference asks AMAs higher paid people clerical help could selling patches Well same reason various manufacturers send top people Joe Bridi companys booth also Glen Hazel Siga foose Dave Brown etc gave basic oversimplified swer PR top people answer ques tions listen problems get pulse feel AMA members talk potential non-members about pects AMA should kept mind too AMA handles thousands dollars ledo selling Nats sponsorships magazine advertising hundreds memberships other things besides patches Furthermore having HQ executive staff members Toledo AMA actually saved moneyclerks get paid overtime execu tive staff doesnt worked far longer 8 hours three days gave up weekend home impor tantly because wanted offering own spare time hours providing AMA higher level help less cost would have possible sending clerks instead As justification top people Toledo about elected Execu tive Council members themselves least five hand including AMA pres ident secretary-treasurer Toledo obviously important enough AMA well represented Im sure council members thought wasteful would stay home themselves Several vice-presidents other districts paid own wayHorrace Cain however submitted bill travel reimbursement Meanwhile AMA HQ employees Toledo sold enough goods services pay cost having did fabulous job PR well AMA officers scene including some Mr Horrace Cains district praised HQ effort Toledo deservedly J Worth Executive Director MORE Dear Jim reading Secretary/Treasur ers report July 1980 issue have couple suggestions reference member ship related problems reference Mr James R Deans nonreceipt 1980 license left feeling Mr Dean felt HQs fault did receive card wonder other members got same im pression! check records indicates made no mention yet new address simply informed us new address would effective certain date could have sent li cense correct address suggestion publish prob lem letters perhaps can use teach members avoid same pitfalls above case point learn al ways give effective date address change know initiate change provide continuous service Another subtle point Mr Deans prob lem evidently processed renewal much faster thought wouldOther wise would have Oregon ad dress receive license Perhaps can illustrate positive points problem situ ation future reports other suggestion concerns request members write concerning problems appreciate interest being responsive membership feel routine membership problems can better handled HQ staff direct basis member writes directly HQ gets handled immediately because staffed routinely handle functions members write may delayed somewhat depending schedule HQ ends up handling complaint anyway Perhaps can encourage member write HQ send copy way problem gets immediate attention still aware problem respond problem will copy response Please accept above gesture help provide better service member seems critical please view attempt helpful Sincerely William K Smythe Membership Director AMA HQ Sate Flying No Accident Minutes utive Council Meeting January 19 1980 Sheraton Airport Motel Orlando FL following attendance President Earl Witt Chambersburg PA Secretary/Treasurer Jim McNeill Birmingham AL Executive Director John Worth Fairfax VA Vice Presi dent District Clifton Piper Atkinson NH VP-Il John Grigg Lockport NY VP-Ill Dave Brown Cincinnati OH VP-IV Chuck Fore man Mechanicsville VA VP-V Bill Mathews Birmingham AL AVP Glenn Lee Batavia IL proxy VP-VI Horrace Cain VP-VII Geoffrey Styles Whitefish Bay WI Past Presi dent Johnny Clemens Dallas TX proxy VP-VIII John Embry VP-IX Vince Mankow ski Bellevue NE VP-X Jim Scarborough Re dondo Beach CA VP-XI Homer Smith Seattle WA Also attending Richard Jackson AVP-SC Charles Alba LA Ron Morgan Nats Execu tive Committee Present AMA Headquarters Execu tive Staff Frank Ehling Technical Director Gisele Jackson Comptroller Micheline Madi son FAI/Contest Boards Director Larry Bo lich Special Events Director regular meeting AMA Execu tive Council brought order 900am President chaired meeting Note districts VI VIII repre sented proxies did have voting privileges maximum number votes 12 9 Vice Presidents President Secretary/ Treasurer Executive Director I APPROVAL OF NOVEMBER 19 1979 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MOVED seconded accept draft version minutes motion failed 1 IX 11 against Subsequently suggested changes re viewed several accepted thus MOVED seconded accept No vember 1979 minutes corrected motion passed uanimously II AGENDA previously published agenda augmented subsequent items Council members MOVED seconded approve agenda amended motion passed unanimously President commented produce agenda dictated Council inputs required latest three weeks ahead Council meeting subsequent items received will appear published agenda Ill INSURANCE Commercial Show Teams Sponsors Discussion item concentrated upon December 1979 fatal accident Shea Stadi um New York need prudent dealing subject print generally agreed AMA members should apprised circumstances facts accident publication Mode/Aviation information approved insurance company MOVED seconded material regardless source appear Model Aviation concerning fatal New York accident Shea Stadium will re Continued page 77 AUgUSt 198075 AMA EXPENSE STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING 12/31/79 Expense Salaries$45097674 Annuity1560495 Payroll Taxes2901819 Total related salaries Rent Approx 5000 sq ft *Tele phones Postage & Freight exclusive membership processing Membership Processing & Postage Membership Insurance Rule Books Public Relations Awards Film Projects-Production Travel Equip Rental Film Library-HQ Service Officer Service VP Budget Council Mtgs etc Magazine Officers CDs etc Staff Travel-Council Trade Shows Mtgs Office Supplies Stationery Office Equipment maintenance Dues Subscriptions Printing & Xerox Professional Fees Legal & Audit Insurance General Depreciation Bad Debts Personal Property Taxes Licensing FAI Teams Programs Meetings Allocation** NAA Divisional Fee 1979 Trans Am Allocation 1979 Nats Allocation Scholarship Fund Allocation Totals Exclusive MA Mag Direct Costs Model Aviation Magazine Direct Costs Res Unrelated Bus Tax Model GeneralMembershipAviation AdminjstrServicesMagazine Total $ 49559988 $ 3079562 1300900 2722025 9271551 13409194 392950 3325620 93177 3299202 5799 3679772 1158534 1052000 1948411 192955 191224 1738568 1891478 1376623 1124962 104611 200125 2889300 2889300 1500000 1000000 1 000 00 109497831 8607688 434962 650500 $13381200 1539800 195100 7027771327356 9271551 13409194 392950 93177 3299202 5799 3679772 1158534 645052 682049 48212 105241 503320 1891478 1376623 1124962 104611 200125 10 0000 25414084 584500 77200 19100 574620 40772571 48137989 358716 _________ __________ Total Expense$157994536 $ 25414084 $ 40772571 **Actual expenditures year $281 2439 balance AMA-FAI Fund surplus $14189900 342900 *direct cost FAI & Contests Nets $ 7434000 461900 195100 Public Relations $ 5947200 300000 260200 291712265149135031 3325620 292262 28943 28683 86928 406948 194800 19300 19100 260800 2889300 2889300 1000000 1526132816035697 48137989 358716 __________ $63758033$16035697 194800 19300 19100 31 2900 1500000 12014151 $ 12014151 AMA Headquarters Organization JOHN WORTH [~iyDirecsor Contests Records Printing Supply Service Museum Bonus Coupons Trophies Delta Dart Youth Programs Public Relations Show Teams Hats PR Trade Shows Displays Exhibits Promo ticinal Materials Sajety Code Insurance FCC Iiaison Frequency Committee Firing Sites Noise Accident Reports Hall Fame Officer Supplies Scholarship Program Executive Director Co rrespovdcvce Accounting Finances Budget Investments Rules Proposals Contests Boards Team Selection World Records World Chain pionships FA Coordination Special Interest roups Address Changes Insurance Certificates Supply & Service Member Club & Chapter Services Iicense Problems Subscriptions Film Library Hats Processing Computer Services Mailing CARLWHEELEY FRANK EHLING LARRYBOLICH CARIMARONEY JOYCE HAGER GISELEJACKSON MICHELINE MADISON KIPSMYTHE Publications DirTechnical DirSpec Events DirAdministr AsstExecutive SecComptrollerFAI/CB DirectorMembership Dir BILIWINTERDEBBIEDEWSANNMASSALEDENISEHEWITTDIANEHAWLEY EditvrSunctians SecSpec Events AsstLINDA BROWNAccaccntvg Ast Clerk Typist DEBBIE RENAULTMARY ANNE CIIRTIN Editarial AstAccosrttitt Clerk ROSS MaMULLEN Assistant Editer HERB SILBERMANN Art Directer JOHNNIE SHIPLEY Pablicatiaris Astt Permasent Part-Time s-Tempvrary Pan-Time takes lot people administrate needs membership organization over 70000 members chart notes names various positions along brief listing noting people and/or departments handle various areas administration Over next few months staff will added fur ther Assistant Executive Director full time Flying Site Aid representative also another secretary Meanwhile 1980 expected alltime record membership year least 750001 further expectation over 81000 members 1981 NORMA CIIRLINGSANDREA PETERSON Club SecretarySecretary MIKE WOODFOLKcAROL MERFELD Mail ClerkMembership Cvvrd ART STEINER Stack Clerk ANTHONY HOLMES Stack Clerk MARY BuRROuGHS ELAINE FLINT Reveptianists SHIRLEY SHIPLEY Pls & Mitrvvraphivt LORRAINE MATHER HILDA PAULSEN Clerk Clerk -r IANET CLIFTONGLORIA COOK Clerh Clerk 76 Model Aviation As 6/2/80 lIlvcdel elation Magazine Plans orders Advertising Contents Hobby Shop Sales Phctos Articles Minutes 1/19/80 Cont page 75 viewed cleared insurance company lawyer motion passed 9 3 against II IV Pres Careful scrutiny given Presi dents proposed message membership concerning New York accident addi tional notes Executive Director After discussion combined message accept ed Council MOVED seconded submit re view attorney representing AMA New York accident Presidents message includes added paragraphs Ex ecutive Director motion passed amended 5A 11 1 against V AMENDED seconded third paragraph Presidents message changed less specific statement add assurance insurance coverage con tinues AMA members amendment passed 11 1 against V B Excluding Professionals Insur ance Coverage subject coverage professionals ie paid perform air shows model flying demon strations discussed view possibly exclude AMA liability protection Noting comment AMAs legal coun sel Executive Director advised Council definition professional conditions under coverage would would apply must stated AMA insurance company put position interpreting professional non-professional situations Executive Director further advised issue may solved adopting regu lations Safety Code covering condi tions acceptable operations rather attempting define professionals ban ning anyone MOVED seconded adopt follow ing language added AMAs Safety Code air shows model flying demon strations single straight line must estab lished side flying other side spectators Only per sons essential flight operations permitted flying side line others must spectator side Flying over spectator side line prohibit ed unless beyond control pilots [and will void AMA insurance protection pilots] exceptions may per mitted under special circumstances involving consideration site conditions model size weight speed power must joint ly approved AMA President AMA Executive Director motion passed unanimously amend ed 6A AMENDED seconded strike phrase will void AMA insurance protec tion pilots amendment passed 11 1 against Ill Note 1015 am President Executive Director departed attend short meeting Wings Wheels Museum Secretary/Treasurer chaired Presi dents absence IV BANNING OF NITROMETHANE Council discussed question length con cluding general consensus ConMA MAGAZINE INCOME AND EXPENSE STATEMENT year ending December 31 1979 Income Allocated Membership Subscriptions 58884 @ $8$47107200 Direct Advertising Income$15916050 Less Res Bad Debts -500000 Less Agency & Cash Disc. 2071530 - $13344520 Hobby Shop2823156 Other Subscriptions Plans Income-net Free Distributions Officer CD etc Subtotal-Direct Income Total Income Expenses Direct Costs Editorial Expenses Monthly Columnists Drafting Articles Plans Pictures Production Costs Composition Typesetting etc Art & Photo Color Separation Printing Supplies Circulation Expenses Postage Label & Sort Advertising Expenses Commissions - Printing Postage Administrative Costs Telephone Insurance Promotion & Dues Miscellaneous - Travel Total Direct Costs Allocated Expenses % gen AMA exp Salaries & Payroll Tax-Circulation - Salaries & Payroll Tax-Advertising Rent Miscellaneous Office Postage Printing Total Allocated Expenses Total Allocated & Direct Costs Income before taxes Reserve DC Unrelated Bus Tax Reserve Fedl Unrelated Bus Tax Net Income test Board problem Council need rule issue present V AWARDS A AMA Awards MOVED seconded passed issue two Distinguished Service Awards two Supe rior Service Awards Award Excel lence 1115 am President resumed chair B Nets Awards Frank Ehling re sponsible obtaining Nats trophies/awards asked Council approval 1980 trophy design noted considerable savings could result different style recent years asked Coun cil decide whether retain former de sign change less expensive alternative MOVED seconded accept Mr Eh - - 480405 3952 - $17562033 1158534 $18720567 $65827767 - 80500 1066774 3809082 - - 2399225 - - 522952 58945 - - 23311747 18200 2796068 664692 2541882 6773917 1235487 245360 50000 9180 47673 106305 - 6356356 27311069 3460760 10551286 458518 $48137989 12386500 1803400 - 342900 - 349888 - 291712 -86928$1 5261 328 - - 147503 - 211213 $63399317 2428450 5.L16 $ 9734 lings Nats trophy proposal 1980 based economical design motion passed unanimously abs stained VI ABSENTEE VOTING report AMAs legal counsel dated January 14 1980 File No 1808 dealing legality allowing VP cast written vote ab sent Council meeting concludes permissible taking account following condition absent Executive Council members vote counted having entered actual meeting present quorum would have actual attendance general consensus Council will allow absent Council member written signed yes no vote specific agenda item has published ad vance meeting next page August 198077 VII INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR PRO FESSIONAL CLASS FLIERS AND MANU FACTURERS CATEGORY Mr Worth ad vised insurance company willing find someone give us type coverage AMA has define categories Dis cussion indicated confusion concerning subject agen da regard intent suggested perhaps terminology misleading word commercial substituted categories fliers MOVED seconded table issue motion failed 5 for7 against II III V VII XI SIT Pres MOVED seconded refer issue back original proposer Grigg-Il clarification what being sought refer ence professional commercial categories submit specific proposal motion passed unanimously IV ab stained Minutes concluded next month Synopsis Cont page 71 approved amounts hire assistant executive director new flying site repre sentative 20% increase council member expense allowances plus $15 per day food allowance council meetings $10000 a HQ mini-computer accounting 20 Surplus Fund Investments approved continue current policy guaranteed insured investments 21 Key Man Insurance agreed additional offers should sought con cerning such coverage protect AMAs inter est case executive director incapacity 22 Annual Open Meeting Wednesday August 13th Nats Wilmington approved general membership meeting 23 Nats Council Lodging approved council members participate both Nats council meeting November 9 Annual Open Meeting will provided dormitory lodging Saturday through Wednesday 24 W C Logos approved AMA-hosted world championships names AMA FAI will required part logo design 25 Expense Documentation approved executive director should present what financial reporting procedures required both AMA employees volunteer officers also noted secretary/treasurer February 15th deadline submitting requestsfor reimburse ment previous year expenses 26 Pyrotechnics Ban An immediate ban show teams use pyrotechnics ap proved except model rocket operation accordance National Association Rocketry Safety Code 27 Show Team Competition ban competition between show teams wasapproved prevent teams trying outdo other manner compromise safety 28 Awards Several awards approved details published following presenta ions 29 1981 RC Soaring WC Approval tentatively given US-hosted event pend ing specific details proposer possible offering later year FAI 30 Nats-Type Meets Outside US Ap proval given principle Nats-type events Alaska Hawaii Puerto Rico VP appropriate district em powered authorize such event per year also approved AMA provide 15 trophies such mini-Nats Puerto Rico 1980 31 Delta Dart CDs approved provide free membership direct Delta Dart contest upon receipt HQ written report meet pictures suit able publication Further details will provided after council approval official meeting min utes published after Nats council meeting Connecticut Maine achusetts Hampshire Rhode stand S Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinssn NH 03811 Aaoecatn VieePreodonto Robert C Brodear 405 Main Street Nashua NH 03060 Raymond Giboaieau 39 High So. Old Town ME 04468 George Parker 7 Paul Dr Lee MA 01238 Mike Schindter 5 Bolduc Dr. Ledyard CT 06339 Witlion Wiihur6 Lauret Ave. Kittery ME 03904 Well another council meeting has come gone again some fur flew some nitt-gritties gotten down As will surely read issue vote go back optional Model viation magazine squeaker eight seven vote created lot emotion during vote am truly sorry have seen great disappointments chagrin suffered favored continuation mandatory magazine vote favor optional result strong desire District people have way inputs New England solidly favor optional ex pressed desire will part con tinue take magazine seems just didnt like have jammed down throats count hap pening sure vote may come up again after some unexpected changes council between now effective date Janu ary 1981 absence improper proxy allowed simple yes no vote change heart allegiance outlook moral obligation could turn around again Stay tuned folks resignation Bill Winter has tendered immediate acceptance ac tion reportedly because council decision go optional magazine Mr Winter will missed humor rhetoric Happy flying Bill am truly sorry vote did support views ideas about editorial rights privileges true democratic process utilized us no personal animosity assured nitty Now grit ty What about great AMA presidential race So far three contenders note Homer Smith John E Clemens incumbent president Earl Witt Only two will ballot printed October Maybe some others will flush up three sound solid contenders Clemens will hard beat makes ballot Earl Witt has worked hard goals beliefs tenure thus far Homer does have visi bility image others can make up basic intelligence dedication own goals Stay tuned too folks Flying site losses still major concern us throughout country approval hiring full-time person DC improtant department has given sparsely-populated New England having problems sound program maintaining develop ing flying sites already started litera ture advice available asking Watch better information action important area couple letters recently distributed council members members large have concerned two letters state disap proval hiring council members other officers full-time employees first place find impossible believe letters spontaneous second place might considered anti-discriminatory Sort Bakke case perhaps After didnt too badly hiring john Worth Executive Director fresh position AMA president now did Wonder has planting such seeds Maybe kind apprenticeship worthwhilewhat chang ing picture New Jersey York II DISTRICT REPORT Jehn C Grigg District II Vice-President 6387 Budget Drive Lsckport NY 14094 Aesociate Vico-Prosidents Pete Bia,chini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 John Byrve 36-29 213th St Bayside NY 11361 Frank Dresch 9 Siitiom Ave Piscutumay NJ 08854 Hank Likes 46 Cory Dr Tomo River NJ 06753 Adam Suttier 50 Randi Rd. No A-2 Schenectady NY 12309 tank Smith 2 Lorraine Ave Auburn NY 13021 month discuss National issues no better place start re view some major items acted May meeting Executive Council very narrow eight seven vote magazine Model Aviation returned its former optional status effective January 1981 Pressure re-vote issue next meeting August 9 just before Nats will last opportunity year alter decision have strong feel ings either way write immediately intention call re-vote will guided majority response plea must have response hands later August 5 opportu nity direct voice AMA affairs District II residents response please Remember 50-entry minimum Class contest qualify CD free membership Gone Repealed Retroactive January 1 1980 Good move following up bad move However no step back some compensatory action case es tablished flat fee $500 sanctions eliminated issuance free sanctions policy past Now can repeal $50 deposit film rental charged char tered clubs will have furthered mem ber support services flying site director position created funding established Now remains establish job description find right man interested know someone write Chuck Foreman VP Dis trict IV chairman committee important established budget 78 Model Aviation hire true Assistant Executive Director man offered position has accepted put trust judgement may rest assured truly fine gentleman well-qualified individual has offered position earlier proposal recognition Special interest Groups published Model Aviation accepted minor modifica tions significant problems present Contest Board set ups expect board members expert areas category case Joe Friend have very knowledge able board member can expect member board know enough about facet category make best decision issue Doubtful Rec ognition Special Interest groups could lead revision Contest Board procedures wherein groups establish rules interest areas possibility long way offpossibly five years great PR effort deemed worthy enough supported up $1500 matching funds general treasury event denied MODEL AVIATION DAY New York Only Districts II VI Secretary/Treasurer Executive Director supported motion suppose remainder council feels dont need favorable publicity help offset recent bad press Damn leaves full support effort Greater NY Association placed immediate ban use pyrotechnics AMA show teams due inherent danger Both ground aerial pyrotechnics banned might add ruling would apply activities volving flight model aircraft subject show teams Chuck Foreman Executive Council coordinator show team matters directed draw up guidelines teams crossing over other districts other show team areas minimize conflicts council also granted free membership manager show team basis does least much work Contest Director Once again subject relocating Head quarters discussed once again no firm plan However viable idea yet come forth presented form possible relocation Reston VA planned community located 18 miles west DC five miles Dulles Airport Con sidering probable near-doubling rent next year considering NAA may willing rent us Reston considering could finally own landlord idea appears favorable like Hutchinson KS Springfield OH Reston easily accessible scheduled airlines vicinity several federal agen cies need access Youth Program has long needed second model follow after Delta Dart council accepted Youth Committee recommendation select Sig Cub fill need recommendation Sig minor mods incorporated im prove prefab kit formed landing gear sorely needed improvement nose bearing die-cutting Overall should make fine follow-on model Dart Maybe next line should con trol line model Next month back District II news Dont forget write about magazine issue Just few words enoughoptional mandatory See next month Ohio sylvania S West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill Vice-President 8534 Huddleston Street Cincinnati OH 45236 Associate Vics-Praidanna Joe Elben 36980 valley Forge Or. Solon OH 44139 Francis Fluhorcy 504 21st St. vienna wv 26101 Corky Heitman SR 108 North Holgato OH 43527 Laird Jackwn 1025 Walnut St. Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Shelkey 217 Euclid Ass. Scoctdale PA 15683 Well another month has gone boards included Executive Council meeting well quite number club meetings start contest season May council meeting among interesting Ive attended started out Friday department-by-department tour Headquarters detailed explana tion department operates During tour PR Department Larry Bolich unveiled new stand-up display card unit aimed hobby shops great looking unit should help growth Academy Check local retail hobby shop see tour Head quarters very helpful council members attended Saturday meeting few things came up affect district first being rescinding new require ments free CD membership came result letters council proves again responsiveness coun cil demands membership further voted eliminate buy get free sanction situation future standardize sanction fees $500 re gardless class sanction ie B AA etc significant accomplishment May council meeting vote make magazine optional 1981 Headquarters people along some VPs felt should remain manditory prefer cal itIncluded automatically membership slim majority including myself voted make optional next year Although must admit agree op tional magazine supported motion pri marily response letters re ceived subject well polls taken various club meetings Ive attended suspect havent heard last subject Id appreciate officers club taking straw vote its members sending results Ill know specifically stand comes up again Another subject sincere interest Dis trict Ill members apparent desire part lower peninsula Michigan AMA members become part District Ill rather remain part District VII seems get Detroit area hotbed Michigan modeling rest district necessary drive 800 miles around Lake Michigan drive through two other districts Ill VI make trip 200 miles Consequently activity out side own state District III rather other states own district theyd rather join District III re main isolated part District VII per sonally have nothing against becoming part district have decided take vote members District III determine want accept lower penin sula Michigan district should receive ballot shortly Dont forget Nats Ohio August 10-17 youre planning enter please consider volunteering help con tacting John Markunes 832 Stutely P1 Miamisburg OH 45342 phone 1-513-8667623 See ya around district Gear DOWN locked Delaware rict Colombia laed h Carolina IVVirgicia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Associate VicePresidents Wayne Abernenhy 5221 Marlboro Fikn Hillside MD 20027 Bob Chunspine 206 Tipron Rd Newport News VA 23606 Howard Cnispin 611 Beechwood Charlottesville VA 22901 V Bill Helws 20130 Tyvola Rood Charlotte NC 28210 Scotny Moyer 11 Orchard lone Wilwington OF 19609 John Preston 7012 Emma Court Falls Church VA 22042 Charles Spear 910 Holly Lone Mocksville NC 27028 May Executive Council meeting over have some good news some bad news First good news council approved hiring flying site coordinator AMA Headquarters left now find right person job hire him get him started procuring flying sites up-dating correspondence clubs about flying site proposals will very big assist club program could best moves AMA has made quite council has also reconsidered free Contest Director license program reverted back original licensing procedures have last few years am sure good decision will please hard-working CDs See does pay write letters AMA think some thing wrong Now bad news vote eight seven council voted make maga zine Model v/at/on optional January 81 know lot AMA members raised hell magazine made part dues package sent loads letters AMA Headquarters protest mandatory subscription actual facts show 30% membership opposed magazine being mandatory 70% wanted magazine guess first time can remember minority wins Well now its majoritys turn swamp Headquarters letters support magazine have approximately two half months before next coun cii meeting August So want con tinue get Model v/at/on part AMA membership have fight Ill tell little secretthe main reason first entry IRS letter reinstated tax-exempt status AMA fact disseminated info ALL members through publication Model v/at/on Now what think IRS going find out dont require member take publi cation Can imagine what would cost AMA license lose tax-exempt status costs lot run AMA THINK ABOUT IT Now lets fight magazine start cards letters coming AMA August 1980 79 Headquarters wouldnt ask help did think best terest AMA its membership guess time will just have put faith trust VP give hand taking time write letter support Model v/at/on Whats Happening District IV Northern Virginia Radio Control Club NVRC Woodbridge RC Club teaming up year Un-Contest contest Quantico Marine Base June 28-29 scale contest getting bigger year Make plans attendyou will enjoy First State RC Club FSRC has new field now reports its big might add control line circle could valuable addition club interested fliers Central Virginia Radio Control Associa tion Fred Simmons announced opportuni ty CVRCA put fun fly GEs annual picnic month September Chandler Mountain Road Plant Any member interested participating contact Fred Tidewater Model Soaring Society hear Woody Blanchard TMSS will trying break indoor RC record Seems has found some high-capacity batteries has shot two-to-three hour flight range best VP columns have seen Model Aviation July 1980 issue page 80 written Vince Mankowski VP District IX Please read it tells like Thanks Vincel wish said Well thats month folks See contests 9o Alabama ida gia issippi to Rico V South Carolina essee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 35209 Ainode Vtcs-Prmdento John Gorday 115 Bayberry Lane Jackson MS 39212 Richard Jackson 108 Thornles Charleston Heights SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Bunyan Dr. Doiray Beach FL 33444 Phillip McDowell 8521 Rolling Fork Dr Nashnilla TN 37205 Joseph Micalizzj SR 00866 Box 1532 Folardo PR 00648 Ed Moorrrson 70 Fifth SO. Shelimar FL 32579 Harry Sherarn PG Box 4506 Birmingham AL 35206 Tow Thecker 239CC Lawroncenjlle Hwy. Decatur GA 30033 Slowly surely getting Junior Program underway So far has no particular shape definite direction coming existence Ed Whitten has working years finally got page Model v/at/On also primarily responsible having Sig Cub adopted AMAs begin ners program Flying Models has given Juniors big boost Earl Van Gorders two-page col umn AVP Richard Jackson has also contribu ted Junior Program proud father Jonathan Jackson born May 13 1980 old class mate Marion Institute Jay McKee recently sent picture 12year-old son David new Sig Kadet anxious fly David still learning stage doing quite well Another Junior doing great things Willie Kimzy shown picture below flying model Gossamer Condor No fellow picture below Junior willing pitch Junior Program Thats District IV VP Chuck Foreman Sig Cub built last Executive Council meeting built meeting council member got kit study build use promote Junior Program No fellow picture below Junior either Its Dr Boyd little red wagonwhich uses carry around equipment Dr Boyd member Chottrnnnga RC Cluh Members club alerted mc po tential problem Coca-Cola seems Tom Bates noticed radio controlled robot front local Coke plant stopped discovered controlled seven-channel Kraft 72160 blue white Coca-Cola Company has about 200 throughout country So far CocaCola Company has very cooperative local clubs regarding frequency conflicts AVP Tom Thacker busy Atlanta try ing help get some control line kit buyers join local control line clubs AVP Ed Moorman busy trying get Dis trict V control line newsletter going Mike Steart Box 407 Rt 1 Jackson GA 30233 looking some combat competition Come control linerslets get together AVP Phil McDowell working OC Stewart Nashville area get free flight club going OC great free flight contest mid-May may have some pictures next issue Atlanta Drone Society managed get 42 planes out Gwinett County Airshow got letter appreciation air field Good public relations unsung hero month member ADS club field weekend fly help beginners help contests just available need help club Secretary/Treasurer helped write type club yearbook Israel Dubin strengths club Thanks Israel AMA card proved its worth mem bers Imperial RC Club Bartow FL Annual EAA Sun Fun Fly Lakeland AMA card carriers allowed flight line having real pilots li censes following members models display Bob Hunter P-Si Rick Meland 80 Model AViatjon David McKee doesnt have tell likes modelsthe look face says Willie Kimzy few trim problems model Gossamer Condor did builder real Both finally got craft fly ADS Club President David Gellar visible background surrounded planes Chuck accepted challenge proved could build flying rubber-powered model Juniors will accept challenge WACO Eugene Hayden P47 Bill Manley Coot Rod Spanier Pietenpol Ernie Baker Labelle Don Roberson Ugly Stick Ken Pazda New Era Bob Daniell B-i 7 Bob Daniell way quad raplegic theres club four members Everybody Somebody Anybody Nobody day club needed some thing important done Everybody sure Somebody would Anybody could have done Somebody got mad because thought Everybodys job Nobody knew Everybody wouldnt ended up Everybody blamed Somebody actually Nobody asked Anybody job never got done Illinois ana ucky ouri DISTRICT REPORT Horrace Cain District VI VicePresident 525 Weidner Road Buffalo Grove II 60090 Assodate VicePrasideels chuck Oslano 4631 N Mitchner Indianapolis IN 46226 Richard Gerling III 3611 Greenlield Rd Guincy IL 62301 Frank Hughes 401 S Birch Plattsburg MO 64477 Glenn Lee 819 Mandrake Batavia IL 60610 Helen Olsen 620 Old Bonhomrre University City MO 63132 Jim Sears P0 Boy 308 Burgle KY 40310 Bob Underwood 4109 Concord Oaks St Louis MO 63128 Happy Days again Flying season back time mid-May still un settled Northern Illinois read Ill flying Due reduc tion schedules subsequent reductions flight crews find myself position un able get weekends off now Dont look contests season Sorry thats way is reminder seasonal projects District VI clubs Flying muscular dystrophy funds popular activity greats William J Allen DeKaib IL pre senting check CL Annual Benefit contest last September club does such project please send some informa tion hope soon present article exclu sive such clubs July July 13 Chicago IL Model Masters CL meet July 19-20 Bloomington IL Illinois State RC Club Team Fun-Fly Championships host ed SIRS July 19-20 Indianapolis IN Indiana State RC Club Team Fun-Fly Championships July 19-20 Chicago IL SOAR Great Race V July 20 Palatine IL Chicago Acro-Angels Racing-Stunt CL meet July 20 Lansing Pelicans AMA Old-Timers FF Bong Field WI July 20 Libertyville IL Blue Max RC Fun-Fly Nike site July 27 Rockford IL Rock Valley RC Lake County RC Cross Country Race July 27 Lexington KY Blue Grass Soar ing Society two-meter Paul Proefrock Dis trict VI RC Contest Board Around District Bill Barter Lakeland RC Loopers KY comes wortil club president Gary Harrison has taught himself fly helicop ter Gary RCer escapement days has climbed another hill club can con tacted through Bill Rt 3 Box 63 Calvert City KY 42029 Indianapolis IN West Side RC Club pro files several members newsletter Transmitter Example Robert C Herrell Bob 57 born Omaha NE served three years four months US Air Corps instructor present occupation design engineer Hugh J Baker ears Bobs second year club - Board Directors Bob flies Mode 2. interest - sport other interests photography elec tronics Fort Wayne IN Flying Circuits justly proud Joe Spallone Corsair won first standoff scale Toledo using Mit subishi win Best Show Cleveland Canton Good going Joe Contact Bob Suhr 1913 Echo Ct Barton yule IL 61607 complete information impressive schedule open pylon races Mort Bowman Annual Pylon/FunFly Spirits St Louis say mufflers required No doubt about hrand new field Kansas City RC now meets Home Sav ings 17950 E 39th St Independence MO Meetings first Wednesday month 730 pm Bowling Green Kentucky SKYMACS planning leave tracks Ken tucky State Fun-Fly did go read Kentucky FunFly teams will have selected Illinois Indiana will soon select no Missouri club has anything planned Missouri club would like send team Indianapolis September 13-14 contact within next few days Maybe something can worked out May 2 3 beautiful weekend Chicago hotel Alexandria VA arguing about dumb ole AMA stuff should able read about else pages Ill just mention few brief points Model Aviation tobe optional 1981 Ill bet brought up again optional status wont last voted optional have very mixed emotions dont like AMA being wrapped up commercial ventures yet exposed AMAs business through MA council voted cancel Executive Directors present contract early 1981 new contract will negotiated bringing agreements up modern managerial terms AMA may have opportunity move own quarters near Dulles Interna tional Airport cost would much rent AMA will soon have pay present place think decent place work expand long over due employees work day cramped areas like AMA now occupies likely wouldnt stay long motivated very much Im move opinion Executive Council AMAs corporate board directors need meet twice year Several days Janu ary review budget set policies meet newly elected members followed review short meeting August September should enough Any unforseen business could accomplished via conference call above procedure would save AMA considerable amount cash estimate about $25000 Such saving would help pay newly created staff positions Administrative Assistant Flying Site Rep resentative former Assistant Executive Director demoted new outside has recruited course progress CIA Informer always states Progress important prob lem So much monthKeep low keep slow keep nose up turns use lots top rudder Thats what hob shop owners say! Iowa igan esota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Geoff Styles District VII Vice-President 6060 N Lydell Avenue Whitefish Bay WI 53217 Asacasge Vlc-Preadessgs James Clark 4444 Woodviem Or. NO Cedar Rapids IA 52401 John E Lorbiecki 5847 N 67th St Milwaukee WI 53218 Robert 0 Lundberg 4928 Tioga St. Duluth MN 55804 William Rohrng 4494 Tanglawood Tr St Joseph Ml 49085 Al Scidmore 5013 Dorsent Madison WI 53711 Ron Sears 132S Roslyn Pontiac Ml 44054 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 April 26 Greater Milwaukee Asso elation Radio Control Aviation Clubs hosted District VII West Conference held EAA Headquarters Museum Milwaukee warmly greeted looked after EAA staff led Ben Owen thanks EAA hospi talityMore next page August 1980 81 Inside display tent Sun & Fun Fly Headed Russ Knetzger Flying Electrons committee did fine job ganization AVPs attendance Al Scidmore Madison John Lorbiecki Jr Milwaukee Jim Clark Cedar Rapids special guest Dave Brown VP III flew Cincinnati Dave talked visitors came Illi nois Indiana Iowa Michigan Minnesota Wisconsin Workshops given John Lorbiecki radio repair John Lorbiecki Jr engine rework maintenance Don Coe Terry Kohler helicopters Les Hard Lan sing Cards newsletters Dario Brisighella Quarter Scale Art Suhr brought part huge collection antique planes engines Guests free access EAA Muse um day workshops morn ing What collection great planes have $3 admission included fine fried chicken lunch good time popular features con tinuous showing Grand Illusions Mar velous Miniatures both played packed houses day long applause would have made Jay Gerber smile wide ly first photo taken EXPO IV Lansing MI shows left right Jim McNeill AMA Secretary/Treasurer Helen Mrs McNeill Amos Ponder Detroit Cloudbusters Ron Sears AVP May 3rd 4th saw Washington Executive Council meeting will report proceedings because will see detail magazine urge read report have com ments write As said previously AMA Academy please keep eye what decided behalf Well great out flying again am sure members district agree Took last years Aquila out Sun day got over 25 minutes first flight Also present Gregg Seydell Suds City Sailplane Team flew Sagitta well long amazed us flood newsletters am getting editors stressing safety field clean up safety ad justments safety fun flys contests safety Keep up guys gals lets have fun live longer picture shown bottom left Southgate Mall Show held Mil waukee shows AMA booth fronted Phoenix 8 Ron Janis MARKS club picture below Dave Platt WACO Tom Sells Astro Wings Congratulations Anoka County MN RC Club getting flying site Nice going Milt Jewell members Fred Johnson will have hands full making suitable acti vities Give him hand guys Midwest RC Society planning bomb drop August 3 1st Bob Wooley gave some helpful details rig up mechanisms installation club flies out Red ford MI puts out good newsletter Midland MI RC Modelers have busy shows Circle Mall Grace Dow Library Library show month-long event items being secured locked cases Great PR work Thanks Gaines Smith Jeannine Tree newsletter Bong Eagles WI held agreat rummage sale netted $78 club Lakeland WI RC Club holding two pic nics year---one July 13th another September 7th have some fine build ers club dont mind trying unusual models Bob Wischer gave talk radios installation recent meeting collaboration Tom Massopust Des Moines IA Modellaires put out sharp news letter professionally done glossy paper will take part again Sig Annual Contest Sig Field Montezuma IA judg ing timing relaxing also nice member profile issue enjoy reading March ran big show United Rubber Workers Hall Des Moines bumper success lots fun Michigan Antique Modelers have raised enough funds plan three contests 1 980 Joe Kresnak sends monthly letter calendar will have full year Love old-timers hope John Aliman Cedar Rapids IA Skyhawks out hospital back flying again Did see photo flying field June Model via tion Looked beautiful Must try get out see folks some flying Heard Les Coleman last night has al ready reserved Grand Illusions September Thanks Joe Delaney Detroit Aero Modelers very newsy informa tive newsletter nice gesture club dedicate first official event year members have taken last trip life would like join offering condolences Vignoe family recent bereavement Out Council Bluffs IA comes good looking newsletter sent Marvin Heitmann club has contests planned month summer certainly should let Steve Baldwin utilize highly modified transmitter fullest Steve has know ledge ability add options found highest priced radios what offers help club members same cooperation between people hobby really outstanding Circle Masters Milwaukee WI held static display Brookfield Square two days spring know ledge AMA chartered Control Line club Wisconsin very active Ken Morris past VP-District VII advises July Model Aviation Month again Iowa Governor Ray will issuetheproclama tion June 24 1980 1145 am capitol building Des Moines Iowa mem bers invited finally reminderi have copy both AMAs newest movies want club use other good audience get touch will ship both cost will return charge UPS also have get hands 16mm sound projector Good flyinglots luck good landings Arkansas ana 0 New Mexico homa s VIII DISTRICT REPORT John Embry District VIII VicePresidont 509 So Lebanon Street Sulphur LA 70663 Annoojane Vce-Prenldaexos Buzz Averill 9117 La Barranea NE Albuqoerque NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Labanon Sulphur LA 70663 Gene Hernpel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 WillAxen Hurlny 111927 C,mnnrcn PleasanoonTt 78064 Larry Saroor 1415 Manor Dr. Barolennilte OK 74003 long last month full model airplanes write about Starting things off bang spring meeting Executive Coun cil Other pages issue will have synop sis proceedings however want emphasize couple key issues rather long agenda First CDs got little kick pants result January council meeting rules modified re quire 50 entries some contests qualify well-deserved free membership Well runaway finally got straightened out spring meeting rules now same previous years am told have problem some abuse sys tem However other ways will sought handle abuse penalizing huge major ity hard-working Contest Directors deserve far normally get second item very important business involved magazine Model Aviation what now classic case vocal minor ity dictating silent majority vote eight seven return magazine optional status next year know least three polis proved nothing due lack scientific distribution leading phraseology also know some generally against years way doing business However remain convinced member getting magazine mandate both own chart82 Model Avjation Around District er IRS Additionally extra work sorting out twice types memberships HQ financial uncer tainty magazine production will definitely result extra cost means poorer maga zine expensive choose take both So now least suspect issue closed yet What really needed genuine unemotional input majority feel way need know club two individuals simply constitute majority entire District VIII membership about vote clubyes no--the AMA should pro vide magazine Open member part basic membership package dues same present rates including magazine subscription Send results signed two club officers will vote according will membership information 134 clubs District VIII will consider vote representative get 25 club votes minimum three state roughly 20% cross-section realize members club opinion welcome also However am prepared tabulate 8000 individual voteshence club approach Now flying news able get over Beaumont TX Natches River Festival flying events spite very gusty Colorado as atira h Dakota S South Dakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Vince Mankswski District IX Vice-President 105 Waldo Circle Bellevee NE 68005 Aesociste Vice-Presidmina Charles Brennan 2220 Maripose 8I Casper hdV 82601 Ed Coo 8209 Linden Prairie Village KS 66208 Travis McGinnis 8027 VS Slot Circle Arvada CO 80005 Jim Ricketis 516 S Cloudes Sioux Falls SD 57103 Lets begin months report pic ture Russ Ron Ritchey Papillion NE two youngsters picked up some freebee handouts local hobby shop After returned home noticed free-bees carried $295 price tag good see two young people returned store paid item Coincidentally shop owner talking about honest thoughtful modelers boys came settle surprised storekeeper Another thoughtful person favorites Betty Stream newsletter editor winds great time generally basically air show day attended day before fun-fly Everything 1AA Quadras flown Except people wanting play baseball under flight path went great fellows have put together several years row now deserve nod Last weekend attend funeral northern Mississippi way went Acadian RC Club field Lafayette LA scheduled 12th believe Model Aviation Day Cajun Nationals Contest Unfortunately Mother Nature interfered first time delivering over 20 inches rain 24 hours some areas south Louisiana day fore As might imagine contest cancelled Ironically arrived field weather absolutely beautiful problem being new temporary lake around runway Like Beaumont group fellows Lafayette die-hards look rescheduled meet Lafayette fall Most recently able make day Baton Rouge Pattern Sport Scale Contest something over 50 entries went off beautifully hottest day year far have promised some pictures other events Please come through However dont send bunch just very good area event would great secretary/treasurer Womens Inter National Glider Society sent note inter est Christy Martin 3031 South Valentia St Denver CO 80231 new Wings vicepresident newsletter editor Christy Betty would like hear youre interested organization Rex Herring Dickinson ND reports Slope Area Golden Eagles mall show flying demo held week later gave club some nice PR Dickinson Press Rex sent copy article shot mall show Rough Spots What Makes VP Prema turely Grey After two years hard work AMA can see light form 40 frequencies end FCCs tunnel sincere well intended mis directed letter however sent FCC California club letter critical AMAs proposal stating [It best interest RC modeler general public also expressed concern safety doubting possibility safely fly ing 30 aircraft simultaneously Requesting FCC rectify serious mistake club contended majori ty RC fliers already pleased current allotment frequencies first group Ive heard has enough frequencies already areas high interference need total frequencies available does equate corresponding number models aloft time FCC will no doubt review letter investigate allegations report its find ings triplicate review some dozen letters type could stall acquisition new frequencies years come moral story have question ask - dont shoot hip Again governing body Acade Model Aeronautics has again resurrected optional magazine issue Academy according American Heritage Dictionary 1 association scholars 2 school special instruction does need send its members ruled Executive Council its educational journal Model virJtion Model Aviation now 1981 mem bership option large number mem bership elect take advantage Academys founding principle some major changes will occur primarily form reduced magazine us believe principles upon AMA founded real loss issue decided vote Execu tive Council Under small light humility council vote still 1/75000th AMA interesting note after fol lowing days long-range planning session least two council members changed minds change came about gan discussing defense IRS vestigation tax-exempt status based fact educational association can see possibility issue being brought up again way can person join club reduced rate dont want club newsletter new addition AVP line-up Ed Cox 8209 Linden Drive Prairie Village KS 913 341 -8840 Ed driving force hind organization Council Clubs greater Kansas City area kick-off council dinner attended AMAs President Witt Executive Director John Worth area club members myself council now includes 10 clubs represents over 350 modelers easy see Ed Cox kind person will benefit AVP Wel come aboard Ed district still need AVPs area represented please contact vice-president now find myself having say find difficult As some may al ready have heard have asked take position AMAs assistant executive di rector Leaving beloved midlands moving Washington DC easy prospect entertain basic motivation behind running office District IX vice-president vision various projectsfrom District IX Nats All-Season Flier Program trips correspondence necessary bring recognition promotion selfawareness district Some goals have achieved still works After few short years much potential momentum building up natural have great personal desire help see projects through completion August 1980 83 encouragement fellow mem bers Executive Council Headquar ters staff membership have helped make decision accept position will last district re port Taking over vice-president dis trict will Travis McGinnis 8027 West 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005303-422-5720 will recognize Mr McGinnis having District IX RC contest co ordinator AVP line judge Nars head judge Las Vegas 79 Nats again will serve 80 Nats Most important however has proven reputation clear thinker listener has ability also desire good job Executive Coun cil approved recommendation Travis District IX vice-president unanimously am meeting Travis bring him upto-date district national affairs will also pass along pictures notes perusal Please kind him have send him club newsletters notes truly feel opportunity serve District IXs vice-president honor can hope partially repaid belief tried best could feel blessed op portunity have met people have made friends Friends lifetime Until meet again ar skies good flying one-flip starts God bless Arizona fornia ii S Nevada 0 Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarboroui District X Vice-President 2501 Armour Lane Redondo Beach CA 90218 Associate VIcePemldesits Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94590 Ales Chisolm 1100 West Shaw Presno CA 93711 Lonnie Kroeber 4295 Boulder Hwy. Las Vegas NV 89121 John Pond 4269 Syoko Circle Son Jose CA 95136 Bob Reynolds RI B Boo 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Siowderr Ave. Long Beach CA 90008 Keith Whitney 14465 Jupiter Or. Soft Lake City UT 04117 Lots cover month some pictures brighten things upl Ill start right off brief report recently concluded council meeting Washington DC Headquarters Relocation Committee came very promising looking offer Reston VA Reston located near Dulles Airport about 20 miles Washingtons downtown Stay tuned fur ther developments Most District X members particu larly California have very vocal wanting go back optional magazine membership originally voted favor mandatory magazine club meetings Ive hear thing option option etc Okay issue came up again motion made make magazine optional seconded vote very closeeight seven passed So 1981 youll once again have choice hope choose take maga zine truly great offering under guiding hand Carl Wheeley council voted write new contract executive director John Worth Johns present contract has no time limit council felt should reviewed often committee formed write new council rescinded earlier decision made January alter method determining free CD membership system reverts back way has years study will made ways cope abuse See protests get listened enough people rise up make selves heard council will can does listen Two other items interest council members now can get $15 day meals wish attending council meetings other travel budget covering district has increased 20% $1200 annually rapidly rising prices airline tickets gasoline prompted know will mean least two outlying clubs district will able visited council approved John Worths request assistant executive director also approved hiring person work Headquarters fill flying site location slot course whole lot business conducted Ive hit highlights met two days also series pre sentations Headquarters Friday Friday evening council went Penny Witts house Earl Wittsdaugh ter buffet meal some drinksa really good time certainly want thank Penny roommate Pam fine evening attended dedication new flying site invitation Dave Johnson Sr Dave belongs Yucaipa Valley Flyers club son president Dave Jr seen just below ribbon cutting lady cutting ribbon widowof Dennis Turner Dennis killed stepped car struck another car field called DennisTurner Memorial Field Dave Jr made first official flight off field twin-engine Kaos real fast mean machine Above see some ot tne nappy special event winners left right Irving Rowe won glider event Next Earl Shephard judge comes Dave Johnson Jr won static scale Next Bill Racer second tun-fly Lastly Mike Todd third funfly 84 Model Aviation Anotner AIl-ea5ofl I-Her taIwart may Mayors nhntn I-ails club pictures later naeurge uooson picssre makes inverted pass over Jef cc Aeromodelers minishow disolays Beautiful view Mile Hi RC Clubs new field Washington council meeting another field dedication took place Southern California Betty Stream AVPs agreed stand thanks Betty Ill let Betty tell about own words Since Jim Washington council meeting asked represent him opening new flying site Sunday May 4 Joe Suzi went tario Motor Speedway Big 0 RC Club dedicated portion huge parking lot RC flying field Although people flying some time took hard work three peopleleo Hopper charter president John Hodges Ron Rossto reach agreement OMS limit use parking lot model fly ing onlyand preventing motorcycles etc tearing up site lot now fenced locked Big 0 members guests allowed use field 0 MS General Manager Ray Smartis attendance receive charter club surance document showing responsibility club its members Several hundred spectators drawn publicity local paper also attendance enloy flying demonstrations put club mem bers especially pleased attend event Hopper Stream families have friends years Leo being former member Bird Club Since area took opportunity attend Scale Olympics sponsored Riverside Raceway another club worked manage ment motor racing facility obtain flying site talked Connie Vaughn doing spadework form ing Southern California chapter QSAA big beautiful people Connie can contacted 10500 Atlantic Avenue South Gate CA 90280 Betty now Secretary/Treasurer WINGS Womens Inter-National Glider Soaring Any female glider jockeys contact Betty want join join Theres strength numbers Bettys address top column sent copy Mar velo us Mini atures Mal Emhart Northern California Mal showed Southern Alameda County Radio Controllers visited club earlier year showed new scale film Mal next plans show Livermore Valley Airmens Association made return visit Rockwell Eagles Club club still hasnt found flying site attendance suffers because meeting presided over club presi dent Ray Terry Club member Phil Mosko mentioned hes involved making couple films Holly wood Char/ic C/ian Curse Dragon Lady has scenes show ing flying RC models other film will shot Canada called Death Hunt has -scale Bristol will crashed lieu crashing full-size Bristol asked show Marvelous Miniatures did loved next meeting attended brand new model group invited first meeting call themselves HAWKS stands Hughes Aircraft Wireless Kon trol Society club official club Hughes Aircraft hoping company will help obtain site invited clubs vice-president Bob Akita meeting conducted President George Scott showed Modelings Grand Illusions terrific new AMA scale film weekend MAC Show found Fresno Thats didnt see up invitation District X Free Flight Contest Board member Joe Norcross meeting important club celebrating 40th year club strictly Free Flight plan being around another 40 years meeting conducted club president Corky Mullen writes month ly column newsletter inciden tally has around about 35 years Above Corky cake pre pared visit Free Flight model cake towing banner saying Welcome Jim picture taken Bill Booth showed club scale film Model ings Grand Illusions really enjoyed especially pleased over Peanut Scale shots Im open invitations attend meeting want either movies shown meeting let know Dont forget Ive got AMA display booth Its just thing mall show Let know need Ill send THERMALS Alaska 0 Idaho ana S Oregon ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District Xl Vice-Prenident 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Associate Vice-Presidents Al Culver 1807 S von Elm Powoello ID 83201 Simon Dreese Rn 1 Boo 48 Broadview MT 59015 Ed McCollouqh 53 SE 61 Portland OR 97215 Orlando Oly Redo 26608 Dover Co Kent WA 98031 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main St Redmond WA 98052 Dont forget Air Fair Kent Space Center 13th 14th June event sponsored Boeing clubs will feature CL FF RC sailplanes rockets addition will fun things whole family including sky diving etc fun event will something everyone informa tion contact Boeing model clubs Flying Sites subject near dear hearts much help ourselves know have soap box before believe vital hob by/sport recent Executive Council meeting positive action taken start program will great benefit AMA mem bers program will take months devel op end result will clubs better informed about keep acquire find flying sites should ask word keep first list Reason keeping flying sites lot easier other two lot reliable Let us come back point minuteit very important Back program objective build comprehensive set information flying sites first AMA Headquarters has good bit information complete organized help us properly respond particular situations new program will pursue site sources aggressively build kind information other de tails member Flying Site Com mittee can tell you need help get whole thing going As individual member club has undergone flying site problem can serve everyone putting down paper situations have documented better job can done understanding what what given situation what-not-to-do bit important what-to-do Avoiding mistakes import ant doing something positive given site situation basic categories information desired dealing wit-h situation almost did lose flying site overcame objections use site Equally important acquisition flying sites including found dealt worked out what would differently same situa tion next time surely getting pic ture best way help yourself face site problem future help get information Headquarters now Send what can AMA Headquarters attention Flying Sites Back keeping sites Few us spend time necessary keep sites Relation ships owner neighbors ex tremely important Most often stop occasionally ask going will find out about problem before gets big can handle Most owners especial ly government agencies will live lot complaints know working toward solving cannot control everyone flying site tell ask help getting better control good relationship owners cannot overstated Noise safety cannot pushed too hard dont need another lecture Consider however much trouble bad apple club causing Would better attack problem before bad apple has caused major incident Think about No likes SOB make fellow modeler mad often wonder much trouble consider major accident hassle neighbors etc Please write August 1980 85 JUNIO FLIGHT ED WHITTEN Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 Used Styrofoam Plates SchooIs Cafeteria Basis NYC Program June 80 column entitled Just Supposin have idea no aeromodeling program Sort New York City school system Far No sooner issue AMA members hands received letter Herbert Siegel Director Industrial Arts visits Columbia University flying sessions Samuel Gary Supervisor Industrial Arts Howard Kelem President NYC Aerospace Teachers Association Actual ly knew something activity now program described detail several basic models read teaching aids displayed flown Aeromodeling classes regular part curricula schools taking part Aviation including buildingand flying models used teaching courses higher grades actual full-scale flight training ground support courses taught keep costs down styrofoam plates trays collected dining room used beginner model parts except mo tor stick propeller Variety spice life several gliders rubber-powered models have designed Howard Kelem Cal Drucker other teachers de signed use size thickness foam available plates trays Reduced plan Cloud Hopper 17 span ROG fuselage 1 /8x 3/8 hard balsa Fin stabilizer 1/16 thick foam wing cabin 1/8 thick Building easy quick Half-inch wide strips masking tape hold cabin fin fuselage White glue like Elmers joins wing halves cabin stabilizer body tape reinforces wing Dont overlook inexpensive very serviceable material getting program off ground Comes Another Good Book John Kaufmann Fresh Meadows NY brought us excellent book Flying HandLaunched Gliders published William Mor row Company latest book Fly published Doubleday Fly tries reach wider audience having several elementary projects boomerangs paper hang gliders kites etc well foam-built beginner HLG will also enjoy Willet Fly little winged man flits about liven up structions pertinent impertinent comments Right now book hardback $895 perhaps later will come Out paperback book especially lively well solidly informative hope AMA will provide Fly discount companion Johns outstanding book hand-launched gliders West Baden want take special look activity June Northwood Institute West Baden IN happens indoor fly ing point being made AMA Junior Senior flying overlooked fact Juniors Seniors won first five nual NIMAS record trial contests due age groups competing against records own group year Indoor World Champion ships scheduled too Also agenda first Peanut Grand Prix proxy contest sides record index contest MIAMA sponsoring contests both Manhattan Bostonian Cabin models As know Bostonian concept introduced May 79 Junior Flight column Obviously idea catching So far know contests held Lakehurst NYC California first two flown 7g minimum weight California 14g West Baden will 7g experience far minimum weight should go back 1 Og look ward West Baden experience fur ther guidance What think Juniors Seniors should Thats cjuestion next month See ELEVATOR FIN GLUE WINGo/pee I-fE RE CABINI N HALF WING MAKE z PIN TO HOLD RUB August Martin GLUE ELEVATOR TO BOTTO1 OF JSELACE High School- Capt Howard 1e-em Asirstan Pincipal Supevision can Cducasion 86 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1980/08
Page Numbers: 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86
1979 FInancial Report good year financially come far exceeded budget prediction budget showed $1402390 total mem bership income actually received $1508699 gain $106309 Also other income totaled $116080 vs budgeted $96500 gain $19580 actual total income $1624780 before magazine allocation vs budgeted total come $1498890 therefore produced $125890 income fore cast actually net income after deduction expenses $1 98541 plus $20697 magazine result wiped out last years beginning deficit $58135 ended up total year-end surplus cluding magazine profit $161104 According budget obviously conserva tive hindsight expected wipe out previous deficit very strong membership year however produced much bigger net income anyone dared predictinstead losing about 9000 mem bers 1978 total 71230 vs 1979 budget 63579 netted about 3000 less 68376 surprisingly small dip major dues increase Meanwhile 1980 budget also proving very conservative budgeted about 7% increase members currently running little over 10% over 70000 already signed up 1980 Thus stead 74489 members previously budg eted 1980 should expect about two three thousand end result fore should surplus about $100000 instead $77000 previously budgeted such back-to-back surpluses no dues increase 1981 seems necessary though inflation continues escalate membership growth continues should able match inflationthe trend suggests should top 80000 members 1981 good position therefore de spite inflation holding dues line through next year will offering better value dues increase went effectgiving same benefits dollars worth less will almost reduced dues have apprears survived worst part current dues period outlook excellent 1981 John Worth Executive Director AMA Annual Open Meeting As called AMA by-laws An nual Meeting open AMA members hereby announced take place site 1980 National Model Airplane Champion ships Wednesday August 13 8 pm Wilmington Airfield exact building room location will posted official Nats bulletin board airfield AMA BALANCE SHEET DECEMBER 31 1979 Assets Current Assets Cash Checking Accounts 1 58685 Petty Cash11161 Cash Savings Accounts including earned interest ounts Receivable Owed Us Misc Accounts Receivable Nats Sponsor Pledgesi 979 MA Advertising Receivables Employees Loans___________ Deferred Charges MA Future Issue Costs$ Prepaid Insurance Miscellaneous Prepaid Exp 1980 Membership Supplies& Expenses Guaranty Deposits Resale-Supplies Inventory - Nats Souvenir Inventory Paper Inventory Printing & Duplication__________ Fixed Assets Furniture & Equipment -- Contest/N ats Equipment Automotive Equipment -__________ Total Less Reserve De preciation Total Assets 1795072 66000 3765680 44844 2897431 1838250 588923 4520587 270000 1688601 198000 - -$103756821 5671596 181304 - $ 12183096 $8647488 -353688 -584336 -9585512 - $126287734 Liabilities & Fund Balances Current Liabilities Accounts Payable $ 7501 620 Employees Escrow441000 Res Unrelated Bus Tax MA magazine2i216 - $ Deferred Income Membership Dues 1980 - $95053325 Club Charters 1980 158100 FAI Stamps 1980 Amounts held behalf AMA Teams Scale Team $ 102919 Control Line 292940 Indoor Team Program 180943 FF Team Program 1696124 RC Team ProgramSoaring 00 RC Team ProgramAerobatics - 65933 Fund Balances Restricted Scholarship Fund $ 269165 Howard McEntee Fund 109700 AMA Property Fund 846642 Eight-Ball Fund 23000 AMA-FAI Fund Surplus 2540 Russ Barrera Museum Fund 525 Reserve Insurance Claim 3. Unrestricted Deficit 1-1-79 adjusted5813509 Net Income year AMA General19854164 Net Income year Model Aviation2069734 Total Fund Balances Total Liabilities & Fund Balances 70 Model Aviation AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents r ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 8301336 95677025 $2339859 $3859125 - $ 0389 - $ 126287734 Synopsis DI May 3 1980 Executive Council Meeting 1 Competition License time next dues restructuring yet scheduled competitors will required pay special fee obtain stamp will applied AMA membership card order eli gible enter sanctioned competition 2 HO Relocation Obtaining specific written proposal concerning potential Reston VA site suburb Washington DC authorized possible council Vote during bcfore next council meeting 3 Flying Site Representative hiring full-time HQ employee work flying site problems authorized 4 Contest Director Qualification pro gram approved evaluate Contest Direct ors based upon special questionnaire used district vice-presidents questionnaire developed soon possible 5 Show Team Managers proposal authorize free membership per team per year show team manager approved similar free memberships qualified Con test Directors 6 CD Free Memberships return previous policy free CD memberships approved retroactive January 11980 7 Contest Sanctions Beginning January 1 1981 sanctions will cost same$5and free sanctions will discontinued 8 Optional Magazine approved return magazine optional choice effec tive January 11981 9 Executive Director Contract approved require elected council members plus NAA representative vote changes Executive Directors contract also approved cur rent contract would terminate end first council meeting 1981 favor new contract drafted meantime committee composed three council members help AMAs legal coun sel new contract approved current contract will continue force 10 30-Day Trial Memberships ap proved modify recently approved poli cy make membership effective day following postmark date mailing 11 Special Interest Group Recognition previously proposed policy see January 80 minutes approved except requirement annual dues payment de leted also requirement citizens US AMA members changed residents 12 HO Insurance noted executive director AMA comptroller now bonded $100000 other l-IQ employees bonded $50000 13 Business Advisory Committee pro posal approved establish committee provide expert financial guidance HQ Executive Council 14 Show Team Districts agreed new Show Team Policy Committee should asked recommend show teams should operate within own dis tricts coordination avoid conflicts 15 Redistricting Ill VII approved poil should taken districts determine boundaries should changed between 16 AMA No 2 Model Sig Cub tentatively approved pending acceptance manufacturer several suggested changes such prefabbed nose hook bulk kit packs HQ offer 17 Non-Flying Sanctions procedure sanction shopping mall shows similar static model display events approved cluding exemption AMA membership CD requirements such events 18 1979 Financial Statement unanimously approved previously submitted No Members 3327 796 4445 1684 Member DuesRate Juniors0$ 500 Juniors01300 Seniors@750 Seniors@1550 Family Open @ 17001469 Open @ 2500 56317 Booster @ 500 251 Booster @ 1300 87 Total Memberships Partial year credits Total Membership Income Magazines Members 58884 Subtotal Other Income Life Memberships450000 * Less Transferred Property Fund75000 Transferred Film Project100000275000 NAR Service & Affiliation Fees 293400 Contributions Received Toledo Weak Signals180000 Miscellaneous29378 *L Transferred Schlrshp Fund 18875020628 Club Charter Fees3101800 Sanction Insurance146500 Sanction Fees449700 FAI Stamps760300 Supply & Souvenir Sales-Net1027507 Film Rental309400 Interest Income4184233 Misc Member Service Fees1039543 MA Advertising & Other Income _________ Total Other Income Gross Income Deduct Operating Expenses 108797831 Expense Allocation Magazine Magazine Unrelated Business Tax Operating Income Special Projects 1979 Trans AM Net Costs 1839419 Less Budget Allocation Gen Fund J9QQQ 339419 Nats Net Costs 2640703 Less Budget Allocation Gen Fund JQ99QQ 1640703 FF World Champs Net Income344413 Less Transferred AMA/FAI FundA4413 _________ Net Income 19 1980 8udget An updated version incorporating changes voted Janu ary 80 meeting approved also approved executive director should receive 3% cost-of-living increase per other employees amount having cluded previously approved budget New additions updated budget Continued page 78 Total $ 1663500 1034800 3333750 261 0200 2497300 140792500 125500 1131 00 152170650 1300672 150869978 47107200 103762778 jjQ0j1 115370789 J4293536503 21834286 Magazine Allocation Per Member Total Member Magazines $800$636800 8001347200 80045053600 80069600 47107200 48137989 15261328 18720567 65827767 63758033 2069 734 *Contribution & Life membership donations earmarked specific Funds Donors AUgUSt 198071 AMA INCOME STATEMENT FOR 12 MONTHS ENDING DECEMBER 31 1979 Presidents OUTLK Earl F Witt 26 Warwick Drive Chambersburg PA 17201 MAY COUNCIL MEETING May Executive Council Meeting will reported detail elsewhere ever some actions have received much membership interest input taken council apparently reflecting position majority membership First full-time posi tion Flying Site Assistant Coor dinator approved Second free CD membership restrictions instituted January Executive Council Meet ing rescinded Third council voted eliminate mandatory maga zine subscription membership 1981 RULE CHANGE CYCLE new 1980-81 AMA rule books printed distributed four months rule year Ideally rules should out member ship four months before new rule year order give competition mod elers ample time make necessary changes upcoming competition two year cycle established give ample proposal comment review decision time felt year cycle resulted arbitrary rule changes meet deadline rule book late often available until middle contest season part rule making procedures managed appointed officials working rule proposals dur ing spare time com pensation knowing personal circumstances time available contest board member would un fair pass judgment profi ciency nor would terminating appoint ments replacing board members meet deadlines has suggested insure meeting schedules since replacements unknown quantity Therefore would like propose three year rule cycle would retain two year rule change procedures should insure having competition rule books possession least six months prior effective date would like have membership opinion proposal NATIONAL CL SOCIETY Laird Jackson has taken another step toward creating often discussed Na tional Control Line Society has cir culated letter among key control line organization officers columnists proposing such society heartily endorse proposal feel should receive support control line interests organization would similar National Free Flight Society opinion successful model socie ties Control line fliers relatively small part AMA membership further fragmented orga nizationally respective phases control line numbers rather small promoting objectives An umbrella organization such National Control Line Society would give control line interests enoughstrength membership effectively provide continuing leadership support specialized control line publication CONFLICT OF INTEREST As members may have read other model magazines Mr Hurst G Bowers has written open letter President AMA Possibly Mr Bowers responding request membership input thereby brought up matter has long matter deep concern think demands response explanation members AMA following paragraph Mr Bow ers statement issue Another matter becoming quite apparent can untold damage entire modeling hobby country cliq ism political infighting within AMA Specifically gains dis tinct impression some elected offi cials may using positions maneuver employment within organization salaried staff members Much has said regarding prac tice double dipping federal em ployees much repugnant within organization such remove grounds doubt 72 Model Aviation Relaxing between sessions FAI meetings lounge French Aero Club area believe elected official should required sign pledge accept AMA salaried em ploy ment position within period less three years after leaving elected office should also apply members elected officials fami ly There should no grandfather clause should done once As experienced executive know recognize hazards absence such provision by-laws published policy ganization such AMA Therefore Im sure will use good office immediately implement such policy provide exemplar leadership being first sign pledge Although would go far call AMAs hiring practices double dip ping since elected officials AMA paid shadow such hiring practices has concerned pros pect being employed AMA Executive Director being held over conscientious AMA elected appointed officer casts suspicion actions vote controversial sues voting convictions representation electorate voting obtain favor future employer puts indi vidual position having conflict interest should exist organization such councils authority matter hiring AMA employees hiring Executive Director Although John Worth President council appointed him Executive Direc tor 1963 special situation will read History Acade Model Aeronautics Willis C Brown Dick Black will see Academy time Executive Director about months operating funds bank no money offer Executive Director feel extremely fortunate time history have area three officers former officer pitch help run Academy John Worth AMA President Carl Wheeley AMA Secretary/Treasurer Maynard Hill District IV Vice President former President Walt Good Coun cil appointed John Worth Executive Director voted Maynard Hill Pres ident 1964 Apparently another time history another staff member con sidered position page 48 AMA history Carl Wheeley re ported people suggested become Executive Director 1955 AMA President Keith Storey other council members recognized modeling expertise important running such association felt position Executive Director should filled person experi ence fields fund raising public relations organizational manage ment shadow conflict interest has existed some form another over various AMA officials several times history Johnny Clemens President number discussions ideas would have put Johnny AMAs payroll some manner last proposal presented Executive Director have AMA lease build ing Dallas AMA museum conjunction Johnnys hobby shop return use AMA leased space would manage museum latest situation has under discussion some months has Executive Directors announce ment hiring Vince Mankowski District IX Vice-President Assist ant Executive Director Prior election AMA Presi dent daughter AMA em ployee Between time elected termination employment found quite uncomfortable diffi cult impartial interests Implementing policy may dif ficult under current circumstances however will Mr Bowers suggests provide leadership respect being first make such pledge time would like assure membership 32 plus years have actively involved AMA have never sought employment Academy Although will al ways willing work assist way will benefit AMA mem bers will seek nor accept employ ment Academy Model Aero nautics As other elected prospective officers will have leave up own individual consciences whether will make such pledges Since foregoing written have informed Executive Director District VII Vice-Presi dent Geoff Styles has employed Flying Site Coordinator MEMBERSHIP MEETING As part AMA bylaws meet ing held year general membership Since National Cham pionships bring largest varied attendance natural AMA picked meeting place through years attend ance meeting has fallen off last year believe council members attendance general members obvious mail received council Headquarters reason lack attendance apathy problem other things essential running Nats seems lack publicity about meeting Years ago events competitors fewer everyone hung out specific area needed simple announcement-to day because large number con testants numerous locations times events make simple announce ments impossible year council has asked Headquarters publicize nual meeting council may have opportunity speak one-toone basis members about needs would like kickoff publicity about meeting announcing will National Model Airplane Championships Wilmington OH Wednesday August 13th Although exact time place has selec ted usually early evening dormitory lounges Check AMA Headquarters Nation als Nats News time place hope see members possible present August 198073 Joe Bridi Giant Scale Long Beach SECRETARY-TREASURERS REPORT Jim McNeiII AMA Secretary-Treasurer 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Mr Harvey C Neel York Area RC Club York PA wrote letter some time ago am answering til now am sending advance copy information members chartered club behalf club members Harvey states give good report monies accounted come AMA Headquarters good report spent firm belief no employee member executive board shall allowed personal use funds belong AMA statement shows employees allowed use AMA money no interest benefit demand halted etc. practice has now stopped Har vey no longer staff members borrow AMA money last time looked Mr Carl Maroney owed $1291 home office does maintain policy small advances against salary hour ly employees As Secretary/Treasurer has approval question $18885 Retire ment Fund since non-profit ganization seems like expense should set up type organization increase over $4000 year can see headed much will increase dues coming years disagree Harvey AMA matching fund basis penny penny individual employee up 5% though Federal Government allows up 15% half employee half Academy fund assigned insurance company invests Non-profit non-profit dues money dues money hold good employees have run business like business want complete breakdown salaries what part employee pays retirement plan am going publish per sonal information magazine ever salaries par lower comparable wages DC area AMA running red feel scholarship program worth though small amount eliminated would add about $1000 balance end year members dues could cut small margin prime factors responsible non-profit status Harvey element helping Juniors hav ing scholarship program thousand dollar drop overall bucket per haps single best investment AMA could possibly make wish wish persons trying help Juniors did agree make maga zine mandatory above fur nish $10750 worth free magazines officers CDs real slap face since figure over 1500 free copies rest us must pay Youve got point Mr Neel nice soap opera two sides Let say 1 council voted last meeting restore magazine option 2 Some thought being given now requiring Contest Directors earn free memberships pay extra magazine Please give us breakdown $14000 staff travel Either travel lot sure lot road Staff travel includes shipping em ployees Nats annually clerical Also travel trade shows etc public relations watch expense too Will please explain AMA money invested projected income $20000 interest seems very small looks okay us really watch investiture money vested safely Last least $53000 spent FAI NAA Will take serious look plus Nats loss es believe very expensive few people benefit Lets take NAA first Without NAA would no AMA AMA part NAA affiliate National Aeronautic Association NAA officially designated organization US FAI Paris AMA official body represent modeling Without umbilical cord would dissolve tomorrow would out business people under stand first join AMA unfamiliar competition flying cost SOc/adult member Last year paid $28893 NAA parent ganization send no money FAI spend money annually flying teams delegates Paris sometimes hosting World Championships events have mixed feelings about Na tionals year fly pro vide patronage However Secretary Treasurer suggested important Nats officials either find some way stop losing money aban don forget dropped bomb January Florida council meeting hope have answered some questions would like invite members York PA RC Club Washington DC visit home office guests will tell what day coming year Ill drive up Birmingham have 74 Model Aviation Pictured L-R Chuck Berry Cora Puzon Cora lady flier long 17-year history Birmingham RC Association Cora sporting 60 Webra powered RCM Trainer fascinated hobby secretly vows another year shell beat man club lot farther drive Ill glad come pick day see woman holding two ignition antique engines Miss Lulie E Baugh age 2 Two similar ones will given away free October Mr Tommy MacLaughlins annual Old Timer Contest Pensacola FL Nothing have win free flight competition SAM rules apply Pre-1943 chuck glider pre-1943 towline glider SAM rules apply Mr Ron Sharpton buddy Coolie Reynolds furnishing en gines prizes Any questions write Ron Sharpton Route 1 Box 213-C Daytona Beach FL 32014 have screaming about ignition engine theyre giving away Pensacola free Come get OK Dear Secretary/Treasurer item last month about Horrace Cains comments deserves answer concerning claim waste involved AMAs participation Toledo RC Conference asks AMAs higher paid people clerical help could selling patches Well same reason various manufacturers send top people Joe Bridi companys booth also Glen Hazel Siga foose Dave Brown etc gave basic oversimplified swer PR top people answer ques tions listen problems get pulse feel AMA members talk potential non-members about pects AMA should kept mind too AMA handles thousands dollars ledo selling Nats sponsorships magazine advertising hundreds memberships other things besides patches Furthermore having HQ executive staff members Toledo AMA actually saved moneyclerks get paid overtime execu tive staff doesnt worked far longer 8 hours three days gave up weekend home impor tantly because wanted offering own spare time hours providing AMA higher level help less cost would have possible sending clerks instead As justification top people Toledo about elected Execu tive Council members themselves least five hand including AMA pres ident secretary-treasurer Toledo obviously important enough AMA well represented Im sure council members thought wasteful would stay home themselves Several vice-presidents other districts paid own wayHorrace Cain however submitted bill travel reimbursement Meanwhile AMA HQ employees Toledo sold enough goods services pay cost having did fabulous job PR well AMA officers scene including some Mr Horrace Cains district praised HQ effort Toledo deservedly J Worth Executive Director MORE Dear Jim reading Secretary/Treasur ers report July 1980 issue have couple suggestions reference member ship related problems reference Mr James R Deans nonreceipt 1980 license left feeling Mr Dean felt HQs fault did receive card wonder other members got same im pression! check records indicates made no mention yet new address simply informed us new address would effective certain date could have sent li cense correct address suggestion publish prob lem letters perhaps can use teach members avoid same pitfalls above case point learn al ways give effective date address change know initiate change provide continuous service Another subtle point Mr Deans prob lem evidently processed renewal much faster thought wouldOther wise would have Oregon ad dress receive license Perhaps can illustrate positive points problem situ ation future reports other suggestion concerns request members write concerning problems appreciate interest being responsive membership feel routine membership problems can better handled HQ staff direct basis member writes directly HQ gets handled immediately because staffed routinely handle functions members write may delayed somewhat depending schedule HQ ends up handling complaint anyway Perhaps can encourage member write HQ send copy way problem gets immediate attention still aware problem respond problem will copy response Please accept above gesture help provide better service member seems critical please view attempt helpful Sincerely William K Smythe Membership Director AMA HQ Sate Flying No Accident Minutes utive Council Meeting January 19 1980 Sheraton Airport Motel Orlando FL following attendance President Earl Witt Chambersburg PA Secretary/Treasurer Jim McNeill Birmingham AL Executive Director John Worth Fairfax VA Vice Presi dent District Clifton Piper Atkinson NH VP-Il John Grigg Lockport NY VP-Ill Dave Brown Cincinnati OH VP-IV Chuck Fore man Mechanicsville VA VP-V Bill Mathews Birmingham AL AVP Glenn Lee Batavia IL proxy VP-VI Horrace Cain VP-VII Geoffrey Styles Whitefish Bay WI Past Presi dent Johnny Clemens Dallas TX proxy VP-VIII John Embry VP-IX Vince Mankow ski Bellevue NE VP-X Jim Scarborough Re dondo Beach CA VP-XI Homer Smith Seattle WA Also attending Richard Jackson AVP-SC Charles Alba LA Ron Morgan Nats Execu tive Committee Present AMA Headquarters Execu tive Staff Frank Ehling Technical Director Gisele Jackson Comptroller Micheline Madi son FAI/Contest Boards Director Larry Bo lich Special Events Director regular meeting AMA Execu tive Council brought order 900am President chaired meeting Note districts VI VIII repre sented proxies did have voting privileges maximum number votes 12 9 Vice Presidents President Secretary/ Treasurer Executive Director I APPROVAL OF NOVEMBER 19 1979 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MOVED seconded accept draft version minutes motion failed 1 IX 11 against Subsequently suggested changes re viewed several accepted thus MOVED seconded accept No vember 1979 minutes corrected motion passed uanimously II AGENDA previously published agenda augmented subsequent items Council members MOVED seconded approve agenda amended motion passed unanimously President commented produce agenda dictated Council inputs required latest three weeks ahead Council meeting subsequent items received will appear published agenda Ill INSURANCE Commercial Show Teams Sponsors Discussion item concentrated upon December 1979 fatal accident Shea Stadi um New York need prudent dealing subject print generally agreed AMA members should apprised circumstances facts accident publication Mode/Aviation information approved insurance company MOVED seconded material regardless source appear Model Aviation concerning fatal New York accident Shea Stadium will re Continued page 77 AUgUSt 198075 AMA EXPENSE STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING 12/31/79 Expense Salaries$45097674 Annuity1560495 Payroll Taxes2901819 Total related salaries Rent Approx 5000 sq ft *Tele phones Postage & Freight exclusive membership processing Membership Processing & Postage Membership Insurance Rule Books Public Relations Awards Film Projects-Production Travel Equip Rental Film Library-HQ Service Officer Service VP Budget Council Mtgs etc Magazine Officers CDs etc Staff Travel-Council Trade Shows Mtgs Office Supplies Stationery Office Equipment maintenance Dues Subscriptions Printing & Xerox Professional Fees Legal & Audit Insurance General Depreciation Bad Debts Personal Property Taxes Licensing FAI Teams Programs Meetings Allocation** NAA Divisional Fee 1979 Trans Am Allocation 1979 Nats Allocation Scholarship Fund Allocation Totals Exclusive MA Mag Direct Costs Model Aviation Magazine Direct Costs Res Unrelated Bus Tax Model GeneralMembershipAviation AdminjstrServicesMagazine Total $ 49559988 $ 3079562 1300900 2722025 9271551 13409194 392950 3325620 93177 3299202 5799 3679772 1158534 1052000 1948411 192955 191224 1738568 1891478 1376623 1124962 104611 200125 2889300 2889300 1500000 1000000 1 000 00 109497831 8607688 434962 650500 $13381200 1539800 195100 7027771327356 9271551 13409194 392950 93177 3299202 5799 3679772 1158534 645052 682049 48212 105241 503320 1891478 1376623 1124962 104611 200125 10 0000 25414084 584500 77200 19100 574620 40772571 48137989 358716 _________ __________ Total Expense$157994536 $ 25414084 $ 40772571 **Actual expenditures year $281 2439 balance AMA-FAI Fund surplus $14189900 342900 *direct cost FAI & Contests Nets $ 7434000 461900 195100 Public Relations $ 5947200 300000 260200 291712265149135031 3325620 292262 28943 28683 86928 406948 194800 19300 19100 260800 2889300 2889300 1000000 1526132816035697 48137989 358716 __________ $63758033$16035697 194800 19300 19100 31 2900 1500000 12014151 $ 12014151 AMA Headquarters Organization JOHN WORTH [~iyDirecsor Contests Records Printing Supply Service Museum Bonus Coupons Trophies Delta Dart Youth Programs Public Relations Show Teams Hats PR Trade Shows Displays Exhibits Promo ticinal Materials Sajety Code Insurance FCC Iiaison Frequency Committee Firing Sites Noise Accident Reports Hall Fame Officer Supplies Scholarship Program Executive Director Co rrespovdcvce Accounting Finances Budget Investments Rules Proposals Contests Boards Team Selection World Records World Chain pionships FA Coordination Special Interest roups Address Changes Insurance Certificates Supply & Service Member Club & Chapter Services Iicense Problems Subscriptions Film Library Hats Processing Computer Services Mailing CARLWHEELEY FRANK EHLING LARRYBOLICH CARIMARONEY JOYCE HAGER GISELEJACKSON MICHELINE MADISON KIPSMYTHE Publications DirTechnical DirSpec Events DirAdministr AsstExecutive SecComptrollerFAI/CB DirectorMembership Dir BILIWINTERDEBBIEDEWSANNMASSALEDENISEHEWITTDIANEHAWLEY EditvrSunctians SecSpec Events AsstLINDA BROWNAccaccntvg Ast Clerk Typist DEBBIE RENAULTMARY ANNE CIIRTIN Editarial AstAccosrttitt Clerk ROSS MaMULLEN Assistant Editer HERB SILBERMANN Art Directer JOHNNIE SHIPLEY Pablicatiaris Astt Permasent Part-Time s-Tempvrary Pan-Time takes lot people administrate needs membership organization over 70000 members chart notes names various positions along brief listing noting people and/or departments handle various areas administration Over next few months staff will added fur ther Assistant Executive Director full time Flying Site Aid representative also another secretary Meanwhile 1980 expected alltime record membership year least 750001 further expectation over 81000 members 1981 NORMA CIIRLINGSANDREA PETERSON Club SecretarySecretary MIKE WOODFOLKcAROL MERFELD Mail ClerkMembership Cvvrd ART STEINER Stack Clerk ANTHONY HOLMES Stack Clerk MARY BuRROuGHS ELAINE FLINT Reveptianists SHIRLEY SHIPLEY Pls & Mitrvvraphivt LORRAINE MATHER HILDA PAULSEN Clerk Clerk -r IANET CLIFTONGLORIA COOK Clerh Clerk 76 Model Aviation As 6/2/80 lIlvcdel elation Magazine Plans orders Advertising Contents Hobby Shop Sales Phctos Articles Minutes 1/19/80 Cont page 75 viewed cleared insurance company lawyer motion passed 9 3 against II IV Pres Careful scrutiny given Presi dents proposed message membership concerning New York accident addi tional notes Executive Director After discussion combined message accept ed Council MOVED seconded submit re view attorney representing AMA New York accident Presidents message includes added paragraphs Ex ecutive Director motion passed amended 5A 11 1 against V AMENDED seconded third paragraph Presidents message changed less specific statement add assurance insurance coverage con tinues AMA members amendment passed 11 1 against V B Excluding Professionals Insur ance Coverage subject coverage professionals ie paid perform air shows model flying demon strations discussed view possibly exclude AMA liability protection Noting comment AMAs legal coun sel Executive Director advised Council definition professional conditions under coverage would would apply must stated AMA insurance company put position interpreting professional non-professional situations Executive Director further advised issue may solved adopting regu lations Safety Code covering condi tions acceptable operations rather attempting define professionals ban ning anyone MOVED seconded adopt follow ing language added AMAs Safety Code air shows model flying demon strations single straight line must estab lished side flying other side spectators Only per sons essential flight operations permitted flying side line others must spectator side Flying over spectator side line prohibit ed unless beyond control pilots [and will void AMA insurance protection pilots] exceptions may per mitted under special circumstances involving consideration site conditions model size weight speed power must joint ly approved AMA President AMA Executive Director motion passed unanimously amend ed 6A AMENDED seconded strike phrase will void AMA insurance protec tion pilots amendment passed 11 1 against Ill Note 1015 am President Executive Director departed attend short meeting Wings Wheels Museum Secretary/Treasurer chaired Presi dents absence IV BANNING OF NITROMETHANE Council discussed question length con cluding general consensus ConMA MAGAZINE INCOME AND EXPENSE STATEMENT year ending December 31 1979 Income Allocated Membership Subscriptions 58884 @ $8$47107200 Direct Advertising Income$15916050 Less Res Bad Debts -500000 Less Agency & Cash Disc. 2071530 - $13344520 Hobby Shop2823156 Other Subscriptions Plans Income-net Free Distributions Officer CD etc Subtotal-Direct Income Total Income Expenses Direct Costs Editorial Expenses Monthly Columnists Drafting Articles Plans Pictures Production Costs Composition Typesetting etc Art & Photo Color Separation Printing Supplies Circulation Expenses Postage Label & Sort Advertising Expenses Commissions - Printing Postage Administrative Costs Telephone Insurance Promotion & Dues Miscellaneous - Travel Total Direct Costs Allocated Expenses % gen AMA exp Salaries & Payroll Tax-Circulation - Salaries & Payroll Tax-Advertising Rent Miscellaneous Office Postage Printing Total Allocated Expenses Total Allocated & Direct Costs Income before taxes Reserve DC Unrelated Bus Tax Reserve Fedl Unrelated Bus Tax Net Income test Board problem Council need rule issue present V AWARDS A AMA Awards MOVED seconded passed issue two Distinguished Service Awards two Supe rior Service Awards Award Excel lence 1115 am President resumed chair B Nets Awards Frank Ehling re sponsible obtaining Nats trophies/awards asked Council approval 1980 trophy design noted considerable savings could result different style recent years asked Coun cil decide whether retain former de sign change less expensive alternative MOVED seconded accept Mr Eh - - 480405 3952 - $17562033 1158534 $18720567 $65827767 - 80500 1066774 3809082 - - 2399225 - - 522952 58945 - - 23311747 18200 2796068 664692 2541882 6773917 1235487 245360 50000 9180 47673 106305 - 6356356 27311069 3460760 10551286 458518 $48137989 12386500 1803400 - 342900 - 349888 - 291712 -86928$1 5261 328 - - 147503 - 211213 $63399317 2428450 5.L16 $ 9734 lings Nats trophy proposal 1980 based economical design motion passed unanimously abs stained VI ABSENTEE VOTING report AMAs legal counsel dated January 14 1980 File No 1808 dealing legality allowing VP cast written vote ab sent Council meeting concludes permissible taking account following condition absent Executive Council members vote counted having entered actual meeting present quorum would have actual attendance general consensus Council will allow absent Council member written signed yes no vote specific agenda item has published ad vance meeting next page August 198077 VII INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR PRO FESSIONAL CLASS FLIERS AND MANU FACTURERS CATEGORY Mr Worth ad vised insurance company willing find someone give us type coverage AMA has define categories Dis cussion indicated confusion concerning subject agen da regard intent suggested perhaps terminology misleading word commercial substituted categories fliers MOVED seconded table issue motion failed 5 for7 against II III V VII XI SIT Pres MOVED seconded refer issue back original proposer Grigg-Il clarification what being sought refer ence professional commercial categories submit specific proposal motion passed unanimously IV ab stained Minutes concluded next month Synopsis Cont page 71 approved amounts hire assistant executive director new flying site repre sentative 20% increase council member expense allowances plus $15 per day food allowance council meetings $10000 a HQ mini-computer accounting 20 Surplus Fund Investments approved continue current policy guaranteed insured investments 21 Key Man Insurance agreed additional offers should sought con cerning such coverage protect AMAs inter est case executive director incapacity 22 Annual Open Meeting Wednesday August 13th Nats Wilmington approved general membership meeting 23 Nats Council Lodging approved council members participate both Nats council meeting November 9 Annual Open Meeting will provided dormitory lodging Saturday through Wednesday 24 W C Logos approved AMA-hosted world championships names AMA FAI will required part logo design 25 Expense Documentation approved executive director should present what financial reporting procedures required both AMA employees volunteer officers also noted secretary/treasurer February 15th deadline submitting requestsfor reimburse ment previous year expenses 26 Pyrotechnics Ban An immediate ban show teams use pyrotechnics ap proved except model rocket operation accordance National Association Rocketry Safety Code 27 Show Team Competition ban competition between show teams wasapproved prevent teams trying outdo other manner compromise safety 28 Awards Several awards approved details published following presenta ions 29 1981 RC Soaring WC Approval tentatively given US-hosted event pend ing specific details proposer possible offering later year FAI 30 Nats-Type Meets Outside US Ap proval given principle Nats-type events Alaska Hawaii Puerto Rico VP appropriate district em powered authorize such event per year also approved AMA provide 15 trophies such mini-Nats Puerto Rico 1980 31 Delta Dart CDs approved provide free membership direct Delta Dart contest upon receipt HQ written report meet pictures suit able publication Further details will provided after council approval official meeting min utes published after Nats council meeting Connecticut Maine achusetts Hampshire Rhode stand S Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinssn NH 03811 Aaoecatn VieePreodonto Robert C Brodear 405 Main Street Nashua NH 03060 Raymond Giboaieau 39 High So. Old Town ME 04468 George Parker 7 Paul Dr Lee MA 01238 Mike Schindter 5 Bolduc Dr. Ledyard CT 06339 Witlion Wiihur6 Lauret Ave. Kittery ME 03904 Well another council meeting has come gone again some fur flew some nitt-gritties gotten down As will surely read issue vote go back optional Model viation magazine squeaker eight seven vote created lot emotion during vote am truly sorry have seen great disappointments chagrin suffered favored continuation mandatory magazine vote favor optional result strong desire District people have way inputs New England solidly favor optional ex pressed desire will part con tinue take magazine seems just didnt like have jammed down throats count hap pening sure vote may come up again after some unexpected changes council between now effective date Janu ary 1981 absence improper proxy allowed simple yes no vote change heart allegiance outlook moral obligation could turn around again Stay tuned folks resignation Bill Winter has tendered immediate acceptance ac tion reportedly because council decision go optional magazine Mr Winter will missed humor rhetoric Happy flying Bill am truly sorry vote did support views ideas about editorial rights privileges true democratic process utilized us no personal animosity assured nitty Now grit ty What about great AMA presidential race So far three contenders note Homer Smith John E Clemens incumbent president Earl Witt Only two will ballot printed October Maybe some others will flush up three sound solid contenders Clemens will hard beat makes ballot Earl Witt has worked hard goals beliefs tenure thus far Homer does have visi bility image others can make up basic intelligence dedication own goals Stay tuned too folks Flying site losses still major concern us throughout country approval hiring full-time person DC improtant department has given sparsely-populated New England having problems sound program maintaining develop ing flying sites already started litera ture advice available asking Watch better information action important area couple letters recently distributed council members members large have concerned two letters state disap proval hiring council members other officers full-time employees first place find impossible believe letters spontaneous second place might considered anti-discriminatory Sort Bakke case perhaps After didnt too badly hiring john Worth Executive Director fresh position AMA president now did Wonder has planting such seeds Maybe kind apprenticeship worthwhilewhat chang ing picture New Jersey York II DISTRICT REPORT Jehn C Grigg District II Vice-President 6387 Budget Drive Lsckport NY 14094 Aesociate Vico-Prosidents Pete Bia,chini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 John Byrve 36-29 213th St Bayside NY 11361 Frank Dresch 9 Siitiom Ave Piscutumay NJ 08854 Hank Likes 46 Cory Dr Tomo River NJ 06753 Adam Suttier 50 Randi Rd. No A-2 Schenectady NY 12309 tank Smith 2 Lorraine Ave Auburn NY 13021 month discuss National issues no better place start re view some major items acted May meeting Executive Council very narrow eight seven vote magazine Model Aviation returned its former optional status effective January 1981 Pressure re-vote issue next meeting August 9 just before Nats will last opportunity year alter decision have strong feel ings either way write immediately intention call re-vote will guided majority response plea must have response hands later August 5 opportu nity direct voice AMA affairs District II residents response please Remember 50-entry minimum Class contest qualify CD free membership Gone Repealed Retroactive January 1 1980 Good move following up bad move However no step back some compensatory action case es tablished flat fee $500 sanctions eliminated issuance free sanctions policy past Now can repeal $50 deposit film rental charged char tered clubs will have furthered mem ber support services flying site director position created funding established Now remains establish job description find right man interested know someone write Chuck Foreman VP Dis trict IV chairman committee important established budget 78 Model Aviation hire true Assistant Executive Director man offered position has accepted put trust judgement may rest assured truly fine gentleman well-qualified individual has offered position earlier proposal recognition Special interest Groups published Model Aviation accepted minor modifica tions significant problems present Contest Board set ups expect board members expert areas category case Joe Friend have very knowledge able board member can expect member board know enough about facet category make best decision issue Doubtful Rec ognition Special Interest groups could lead revision Contest Board procedures wherein groups establish rules interest areas possibility long way offpossibly five years great PR effort deemed worthy enough supported up $1500 matching funds general treasury event denied MODEL AVIATION DAY New York Only Districts II VI Secretary/Treasurer Executive Director supported motion suppose remainder council feels dont need favorable publicity help offset recent bad press Damn leaves full support effort Greater NY Association placed immediate ban use pyrotechnics AMA show teams due inherent danger Both ground aerial pyrotechnics banned might add ruling would apply activities volving flight model aircraft subject show teams Chuck Foreman Executive Council coordinator show team matters directed draw up guidelines teams crossing over other districts other show team areas minimize conflicts council also granted free membership manager show team basis does least much work Contest Director Once again subject relocating Head quarters discussed once again no firm plan However viable idea yet come forth presented form possible relocation Reston VA planned community located 18 miles west DC five miles Dulles Airport Con sidering probable near-doubling rent next year considering NAA may willing rent us Reston considering could finally own landlord idea appears favorable like Hutchinson KS Springfield OH Reston easily accessible scheduled airlines vicinity several federal agen cies need access Youth Program has long needed second model follow after Delta Dart council accepted Youth Committee recommendation select Sig Cub fill need recommendation Sig minor mods incorporated im prove prefab kit formed landing gear sorely needed improvement nose bearing die-cutting Overall should make fine follow-on model Dart Maybe next line should con trol line model Next month back District II news Dont forget write about magazine issue Just few words enoughoptional mandatory See next month Ohio sylvania S West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill Vice-President 8534 Huddleston Street Cincinnati OH 45236 Associate Vics-Praidanna Joe Elben 36980 valley Forge Or. Solon OH 44139 Francis Fluhorcy 504 21st St. vienna wv 26101 Corky Heitman SR 108 North Holgato OH 43527 Laird Jackwn 1025 Walnut St. Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Shelkey 217 Euclid Ass. Scoctdale PA 15683 Well another month has gone boards included Executive Council meeting well quite number club meetings start contest season May council meeting among interesting Ive attended started out Friday department-by-department tour Headquarters detailed explana tion department operates During tour PR Department Larry Bolich unveiled new stand-up display card unit aimed hobby shops great looking unit should help growth Academy Check local retail hobby shop see tour Head quarters very helpful council members attended Saturday meeting few things came up affect district first being rescinding new require ments free CD membership came result letters council proves again responsiveness coun cil demands membership further voted eliminate buy get free sanction situation future standardize sanction fees $500 re gardless class sanction ie B AA etc significant accomplishment May council meeting vote make magazine optional 1981 Headquarters people along some VPs felt should remain manditory prefer cal itIncluded automatically membership slim majority including myself voted make optional next year Although must admit agree op tional magazine supported motion pri marily response letters re ceived subject well polls taken various club meetings Ive attended suspect havent heard last subject Id appreciate officers club taking straw vote its members sending results Ill know specifically stand comes up again Another subject sincere interest Dis trict Ill members apparent desire part lower peninsula Michigan AMA members become part District Ill rather remain part District VII seems get Detroit area hotbed Michigan modeling rest district necessary drive 800 miles around Lake Michigan drive through two other districts Ill VI make trip 200 miles Consequently activity out side own state District III rather other states own district theyd rather join District III re main isolated part District VII per sonally have nothing against becoming part district have decided take vote members District III determine want accept lower penin sula Michigan district should receive ballot shortly Dont forget Nats Ohio August 10-17 youre planning enter please consider volunteering help con tacting John Markunes 832 Stutely P1 Miamisburg OH 45342 phone 1-513-8667623 See ya around district Gear DOWN locked Delaware rict Colombia laed h Carolina IVVirgicia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Associate VicePresidents Wayne Abernenhy 5221 Marlboro Fikn Hillside MD 20027 Bob Chunspine 206 Tipron Rd Newport News VA 23606 Howard Cnispin 611 Beechwood Charlottesville VA 22901 V Bill Helws 20130 Tyvola Rood Charlotte NC 28210 Scotny Moyer 11 Orchard lone Wilwington OF 19609 John Preston 7012 Emma Court Falls Church VA 22042 Charles Spear 910 Holly Lone Mocksville NC 27028 May Executive Council meeting over have some good news some bad news First good news council approved hiring flying site coordinator AMA Headquarters left now find right person job hire him get him started procuring flying sites up-dating correspondence clubs about flying site proposals will very big assist club program could best moves AMA has made quite council has also reconsidered free Contest Director license program reverted back original licensing procedures have last few years am sure good decision will please hard-working CDs See does pay write letters AMA think some thing wrong Now bad news vote eight seven council voted make maga zine Model v/at/on optional January 81 know lot AMA members raised hell magazine made part dues package sent loads letters AMA Headquarters protest mandatory subscription actual facts show 30% membership opposed magazine being mandatory 70% wanted magazine guess first time can remember minority wins Well now its majoritys turn swamp Headquarters letters support magazine have approximately two half months before next coun cii meeting August So want con tinue get Model v/at/on part AMA membership have fight Ill tell little secretthe main reason first entry IRS letter reinstated tax-exempt status AMA fact disseminated info ALL members through publication Model v/at/on Now what think IRS going find out dont require member take publi cation Can imagine what would cost AMA license lose tax-exempt status costs lot run AMA THINK ABOUT IT Now lets fight magazine start cards letters coming AMA August 1980 79 Headquarters wouldnt ask help did think best terest AMA its membership guess time will just have put faith trust VP give hand taking time write letter support Model v/at/on Whats Happening District IV Northern Virginia Radio Control Club NVRC Woodbridge RC Club teaming up year Un-Contest contest Quantico Marine Base June 28-29 scale contest getting bigger year Make plans attendyou will enjoy First State RC Club FSRC has new field now reports its big might add control line circle could valuable addition club interested fliers Central Virginia Radio Control Associa tion Fred Simmons announced opportuni ty CVRCA put fun fly GEs annual picnic month September Chandler Mountain Road Plant Any member interested participating contact Fred Tidewater Model Soaring Society hear Woody Blanchard TMSS will trying break indoor RC record Seems has found some high-capacity batteries has shot two-to-three hour flight range best VP columns have seen Model Aviation July 1980 issue page 80 written Vince Mankowski VP District IX Please read it tells like Thanks Vincel wish said Well thats month folks See contests 9o Alabama ida gia issippi to Rico V South Carolina essee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 35209 Ainode Vtcs-Prmdento John Gorday 115 Bayberry Lane Jackson MS 39212 Richard Jackson 108 Thornles Charleston Heights SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Bunyan Dr. Doiray Beach FL 33444 Phillip McDowell 8521 Rolling Fork Dr Nashnilla TN 37205 Joseph Micalizzj SR 00866 Box 1532 Folardo PR 00648 Ed Moorrrson 70 Fifth SO. Shelimar FL 32579 Harry Sherarn PG Box 4506 Birmingham AL 35206 Tow Thecker 239CC Lawroncenjlle Hwy. Decatur GA 30033 Slowly surely getting Junior Program underway So far has no particular shape definite direction coming existence Ed Whitten has working years finally got page Model v/at/On also primarily responsible having Sig Cub adopted AMAs begin ners program Flying Models has given Juniors big boost Earl Van Gorders two-page col umn AVP Richard Jackson has also contribu ted Junior Program proud father Jonathan Jackson born May 13 1980 old class mate Marion Institute Jay McKee recently sent picture 12year-old son David new Sig Kadet anxious fly David still learning stage doing quite well Another Junior doing great things Willie Kimzy shown picture below flying model Gossamer Condor No fellow picture below Junior willing pitch Junior Program Thats District IV VP Chuck Foreman Sig Cub built last Executive Council meeting built meeting council member got kit study build use promote Junior Program No fellow picture below Junior either Its Dr Boyd little red wagonwhich uses carry around equipment Dr Boyd member Chottrnnnga RC Cluh Members club alerted mc po tential problem Coca-Cola seems Tom Bates noticed radio controlled robot front local Coke plant stopped discovered controlled seven-channel Kraft 72160 blue white Coca-Cola Company has about 200 throughout country So far CocaCola Company has very cooperative local clubs regarding frequency conflicts AVP Tom Thacker busy Atlanta try ing help get some control line kit buyers join local control line clubs AVP Ed Moorman busy trying get Dis trict V control line newsletter going Mike Steart Box 407 Rt 1 Jackson GA 30233 looking some combat competition Come control linerslets get together AVP Phil McDowell working OC Stewart Nashville area get free flight club going OC great free flight contest mid-May may have some pictures next issue Atlanta Drone Society managed get 42 planes out Gwinett County Airshow got letter appreciation air field Good public relations unsung hero month member ADS club field weekend fly help beginners help contests just available need help club Secretary/Treasurer helped write type club yearbook Israel Dubin strengths club Thanks Israel AMA card proved its worth mem bers Imperial RC Club Bartow FL Annual EAA Sun Fun Fly Lakeland AMA card carriers allowed flight line having real pilots li censes following members models display Bob Hunter P-Si Rick Meland 80 Model AViatjon David McKee doesnt have tell likes modelsthe look face says Willie Kimzy few trim problems model Gossamer Condor did builder real Both finally got craft fly ADS Club President David Gellar visible background surrounded planes Chuck accepted challenge proved could build flying rubber-powered model Juniors will accept challenge WACO Eugene Hayden P47 Bill Manley Coot Rod Spanier Pietenpol Ernie Baker Labelle Don Roberson Ugly Stick Ken Pazda New Era Bob Daniell B-i 7 Bob Daniell way quad raplegic theres club four members Everybody Somebody Anybody Nobody day club needed some thing important done Everybody sure Somebody would Anybody could have done Somebody got mad because thought Everybodys job Nobody knew Everybody wouldnt ended up Everybody blamed Somebody actually Nobody asked Anybody job never got done Illinois ana ucky ouri DISTRICT REPORT Horrace Cain District VI VicePresident 525 Weidner Road Buffalo Grove II 60090 Assodate VicePrasideels chuck Oslano 4631 N Mitchner Indianapolis IN 46226 Richard Gerling III 3611 Greenlield Rd Guincy IL 62301 Frank Hughes 401 S Birch Plattsburg MO 64477 Glenn Lee 819 Mandrake Batavia IL 60610 Helen Olsen 620 Old Bonhomrre University City MO 63132 Jim Sears P0 Boy 308 Burgle KY 40310 Bob Underwood 4109 Concord Oaks St Louis MO 63128 Happy Days again Flying season back time mid-May still un settled Northern Illinois read Ill flying Due reduc tion schedules subsequent reductions flight crews find myself position un able get weekends off now Dont look contests season Sorry thats way is reminder seasonal projects District VI clubs Flying muscular dystrophy funds popular activity greats William J Allen DeKaib IL pre senting check CL Annual Benefit contest last September club does such project please send some informa tion hope soon present article exclu sive such clubs July July 13 Chicago IL Model Masters CL meet July 19-20 Bloomington IL Illinois State RC Club Team Fun-Fly Championships host ed SIRS July 19-20 Indianapolis IN Indiana State RC Club Team Fun-Fly Championships July 19-20 Chicago IL SOAR Great Race V July 20 Palatine IL Chicago Acro-Angels Racing-Stunt CL meet July 20 Lansing Pelicans AMA Old-Timers FF Bong Field WI July 20 Libertyville IL Blue Max RC Fun-Fly Nike site July 27 Rockford IL Rock Valley RC Lake County RC Cross Country Race July 27 Lexington KY Blue Grass Soar ing Society two-meter Paul Proefrock Dis trict VI RC Contest Board Around District Bill Barter Lakeland RC Loopers KY comes wortil club president Gary Harrison has taught himself fly helicop ter Gary RCer escapement days has climbed another hill club can con tacted through Bill Rt 3 Box 63 Calvert City KY 42029 Indianapolis IN West Side RC Club pro files several members newsletter Transmitter Example Robert C Herrell Bob 57 born Omaha NE served three years four months US Air Corps instructor present occupation design engineer Hugh J Baker ears Bobs second year club - Board Directors Bob flies Mode 2. interest - sport other interests photography elec tronics Fort Wayne IN Flying Circuits justly proud Joe Spallone Corsair won first standoff scale Toledo using Mit subishi win Best Show Cleveland Canton Good going Joe Contact Bob Suhr 1913 Echo Ct Barton yule IL 61607 complete information impressive schedule open pylon races Mort Bowman Annual Pylon/FunFly Spirits St Louis say mufflers required No doubt about hrand new field Kansas City RC now meets Home Sav ings 17950 E 39th St Independence MO Meetings first Wednesday month 730 pm Bowling Green Kentucky SKYMACS planning leave tracks Ken tucky State Fun-Fly did go read Kentucky FunFly teams will have selected Illinois Indiana will soon select no Missouri club has anything planned Missouri club would like send team Indianapolis September 13-14 contact within next few days Maybe something can worked out May 2 3 beautiful weekend Chicago hotel Alexandria VA arguing about dumb ole AMA stuff should able read about else pages Ill just mention few brief points Model Aviation tobe optional 1981 Ill bet brought up again optional status wont last voted optional have very mixed emotions dont like AMA being wrapped up commercial ventures yet exposed AMAs business through MA council voted cancel Executive Directors present contract early 1981 new contract will negotiated bringing agreements up modern managerial terms AMA may have opportunity move own quarters near Dulles Interna tional Airport cost would much rent AMA will soon have pay present place think decent place work expand long over due employees work day cramped areas like AMA now occupies likely wouldnt stay long motivated very much Im move opinion Executive Council AMAs corporate board directors need meet twice year Several days Janu ary review budget set policies meet newly elected members followed review short meeting August September should enough Any unforseen business could accomplished via conference call above procedure would save AMA considerable amount cash estimate about $25000 Such saving would help pay newly created staff positions Administrative Assistant Flying Site Rep resentative former Assistant Executive Director demoted new outside has recruited course progress CIA Informer always states Progress important prob lem So much monthKeep low keep slow keep nose up turns use lots top rudder Thats what hob shop owners say! Iowa igan esota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Geoff Styles District VII Vice-President 6060 N Lydell Avenue Whitefish Bay WI 53217 Asacasge Vlc-Preadessgs James Clark 4444 Woodviem Or. NO Cedar Rapids IA 52401 John E Lorbiecki 5847 N 67th St Milwaukee WI 53218 Robert 0 Lundberg 4928 Tioga St. Duluth MN 55804 William Rohrng 4494 Tanglawood Tr St Joseph Ml 49085 Al Scidmore 5013 Dorsent Madison WI 53711 Ron Sears 132S Roslyn Pontiac Ml 44054 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 April 26 Greater Milwaukee Asso elation Radio Control Aviation Clubs hosted District VII West Conference held EAA Headquarters Museum Milwaukee warmly greeted looked after EAA staff led Ben Owen thanks EAA hospi talityMore next page August 1980 81 Inside display tent Sun & Fun Fly Headed Russ Knetzger Flying Electrons committee did fine job ganization AVPs attendance Al Scidmore Madison John Lorbiecki Jr Milwaukee Jim Clark Cedar Rapids special guest Dave Brown VP III flew Cincinnati Dave talked visitors came Illi nois Indiana Iowa Michigan Minnesota Wisconsin Workshops given John Lorbiecki radio repair John Lorbiecki Jr engine rework maintenance Don Coe Terry Kohler helicopters Les Hard Lan sing Cards newsletters Dario Brisighella Quarter Scale Art Suhr brought part huge collection antique planes engines Guests free access EAA Muse um day workshops morn ing What collection great planes have $3 admission included fine fried chicken lunch good time popular features con tinuous showing Grand Illusions Mar velous Miniatures both played packed houses day long applause would have made Jay Gerber smile wide ly first photo taken EXPO IV Lansing MI shows left right Jim McNeill AMA Secretary/Treasurer Helen Mrs McNeill Amos Ponder Detroit Cloudbusters Ron Sears AVP May 3rd 4th saw Washington Executive Council meeting will report proceedings because will see detail magazine urge read report have com ments write As said previously AMA Academy please keep eye what decided behalf Well great out flying again am sure members district agree Took last years Aquila out Sun day got over 25 minutes first flight Also present Gregg Seydell Suds City Sailplane Team flew Sagitta well long amazed us flood newsletters am getting editors stressing safety field clean up safety ad justments safety fun flys contests safety Keep up guys gals lets have fun live longer picture shown bottom left Southgate Mall Show held Mil waukee shows AMA booth fronted Phoenix 8 Ron Janis MARKS club picture below Dave Platt WACO Tom Sells Astro Wings Congratulations Anoka County MN RC Club getting flying site Nice going Milt Jewell members Fred Johnson will have hands full making suitable acti vities Give him hand guys Midwest RC Society planning bomb drop August 3 1st Bob Wooley gave some helpful details rig up mechanisms installation club flies out Red ford MI puts out good newsletter Midland MI RC Modelers have busy shows Circle Mall Grace Dow Library Library show month-long event items being secured locked cases Great PR work Thanks Gaines Smith Jeannine Tree newsletter Bong Eagles WI held agreat rummage sale netted $78 club Lakeland WI RC Club holding two pic nics year---one July 13th another September 7th have some fine build ers club dont mind trying unusual models Bob Wischer gave talk radios installation recent meeting collaboration Tom Massopust Des Moines IA Modellaires put out sharp news letter professionally done glossy paper will take part again Sig Annual Contest Sig Field Montezuma IA judg ing timing relaxing also nice member profile issue enjoy reading March ran big show United Rubber Workers Hall Des Moines bumper success lots fun Michigan Antique Modelers have raised enough funds plan three contests 1 980 Joe Kresnak sends monthly letter calendar will have full year Love old-timers hope John Aliman Cedar Rapids IA Skyhawks out hospital back flying again Did see photo flying field June Model via tion Looked beautiful Must try get out see folks some flying Heard Les Coleman last night has al ready reserved Grand Illusions September Thanks Joe Delaney Detroit Aero Modelers very newsy informa tive newsletter nice gesture club dedicate first official event year members have taken last trip life would like join offering condolences Vignoe family recent bereavement Out Council Bluffs IA comes good looking newsletter sent Marvin Heitmann club has contests planned month summer certainly should let Steve Baldwin utilize highly modified transmitter fullest Steve has know ledge ability add options found highest priced radios what offers help club members same cooperation between people hobby really outstanding Circle Masters Milwaukee WI held static display Brookfield Square two days spring know ledge AMA chartered Control Line club Wisconsin very active Ken Morris past VP-District VII advises July Model Aviation Month again Iowa Governor Ray will issuetheproclama tion June 24 1980 1145 am capitol building Des Moines Iowa mem bers invited finally reminderi have copy both AMAs newest movies want club use other good audience get touch will ship both cost will return charge UPS also have get hands 16mm sound projector Good flyinglots luck good landings Arkansas ana 0 New Mexico homa s VIII DISTRICT REPORT John Embry District VIII VicePresidont 509 So Lebanon Street Sulphur LA 70663 Annoojane Vce-Prenldaexos Buzz Averill 9117 La Barranea NE Albuqoerque NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Labanon Sulphur LA 70663 Gene Hernpel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 WillAxen Hurlny 111927 C,mnnrcn PleasanoonTt 78064 Larry Saroor 1415 Manor Dr. Barolennilte OK 74003 long last month full model airplanes write about Starting things off bang spring meeting Executive Coun cil Other pages issue will have synop sis proceedings however want emphasize couple key issues rather long agenda First CDs got little kick pants result January council meeting rules modified re quire 50 entries some contests qualify well-deserved free membership Well runaway finally got straightened out spring meeting rules now same previous years am told have problem some abuse sys tem However other ways will sought handle abuse penalizing huge major ity hard-working Contest Directors deserve far normally get second item very important business involved magazine Model Aviation what now classic case vocal minor ity dictating silent majority vote eight seven return magazine optional status next year know least three polis proved nothing due lack scientific distribution leading phraseology also know some generally against years way doing business However remain convinced member getting magazine mandate both own chart82 Model Avjation Around District er IRS Additionally extra work sorting out twice types memberships HQ financial uncer tainty magazine production will definitely result extra cost means poorer maga zine expensive choose take both So now least suspect issue closed yet What really needed genuine unemotional input majority feel way need know club two individuals simply constitute majority entire District VIII membership about vote clubyes no--the AMA should pro vide magazine Open member part basic membership package dues same present rates including magazine subscription Send results signed two club officers will vote according will membership information 134 clubs District VIII will consider vote representative get 25 club votes minimum three state roughly 20% cross-section realize members club opinion welcome also However am prepared tabulate 8000 individual voteshence club approach Now flying news able get over Beaumont TX Natches River Festival flying events spite very gusty Colorado as atira h Dakota S South Dakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Vince Mankswski District IX Vice-President 105 Waldo Circle Bellevee NE 68005 Aesociste Vice-Presidmina Charles Brennan 2220 Maripose 8I Casper hdV 82601 Ed Coo 8209 Linden Prairie Village KS 66208 Travis McGinnis 8027 VS Slot Circle Arvada CO 80005 Jim Ricketis 516 S Cloudes Sioux Falls SD 57103 Lets begin months report pic ture Russ Ron Ritchey Papillion NE two youngsters picked up some freebee handouts local hobby shop After returned home noticed free-bees carried $295 price tag good see two young people returned store paid item Coincidentally shop owner talking about honest thoughtful modelers boys came settle surprised storekeeper Another thoughtful person favorites Betty Stream newsletter editor winds great time generally basically air show day attended day before fun-fly Everything 1AA Quadras flown Except people wanting play baseball under flight path went great fellows have put together several years row now deserve nod Last weekend attend funeral northern Mississippi way went Acadian RC Club field Lafayette LA scheduled 12th believe Model Aviation Day Cajun Nationals Contest Unfortunately Mother Nature interfered first time delivering over 20 inches rain 24 hours some areas south Louisiana day fore As might imagine contest cancelled Ironically arrived field weather absolutely beautiful problem being new temporary lake around runway Like Beaumont group fellows Lafayette die-hards look rescheduled meet Lafayette fall Most recently able make day Baton Rouge Pattern Sport Scale Contest something over 50 entries went off beautifully hottest day year far have promised some pictures other events Please come through However dont send bunch just very good area event would great secretary/treasurer Womens Inter National Glider Society sent note inter est Christy Martin 3031 South Valentia St Denver CO 80231 new Wings vicepresident newsletter editor Christy Betty would like hear youre interested organization Rex Herring Dickinson ND reports Slope Area Golden Eagles mall show flying demo held week later gave club some nice PR Dickinson Press Rex sent copy article shot mall show Rough Spots What Makes VP Prema turely Grey After two years hard work AMA can see light form 40 frequencies end FCCs tunnel sincere well intended mis directed letter however sent FCC California club letter critical AMAs proposal stating [It best interest RC modeler general public also expressed concern safety doubting possibility safely fly ing 30 aircraft simultaneously Requesting FCC rectify serious mistake club contended majori ty RC fliers already pleased current allotment frequencies first group Ive heard has enough frequencies already areas high interference need total frequencies available does equate corresponding number models aloft time FCC will no doubt review letter investigate allegations report its find ings triplicate review some dozen letters type could stall acquisition new frequencies years come moral story have question ask - dont shoot hip Again governing body Acade Model Aeronautics has again resurrected optional magazine issue Academy according American Heritage Dictionary 1 association scholars 2 school special instruction does need send its members ruled Executive Council its educational journal Model virJtion Model Aviation now 1981 mem bership option large number mem bership elect take advantage Academys founding principle some major changes will occur primarily form reduced magazine us believe principles upon AMA founded real loss issue decided vote Execu tive Council Under small light humility council vote still 1/75000th AMA interesting note after fol lowing days long-range planning session least two council members changed minds change came about gan discussing defense IRS vestigation tax-exempt status based fact educational association can see possibility issue being brought up again way can person join club reduced rate dont want club newsletter new addition AVP line-up Ed Cox 8209 Linden Drive Prairie Village KS 913 341 -8840 Ed driving force hind organization Council Clubs greater Kansas City area kick-off council dinner attended AMAs President Witt Executive Director John Worth area club members myself council now includes 10 clubs represents over 350 modelers easy see Ed Cox kind person will benefit AVP Wel come aboard Ed district still need AVPs area represented please contact vice-president now find myself having say find difficult As some may al ready have heard have asked take position AMAs assistant executive di rector Leaving beloved midlands moving Washington DC easy prospect entertain basic motivation behind running office District IX vice-president vision various projectsfrom District IX Nats All-Season Flier Program trips correspondence necessary bring recognition promotion selfawareness district Some goals have achieved still works After few short years much potential momentum building up natural have great personal desire help see projects through completion August 1980 83 encouragement fellow mem bers Executive Council Headquar ters staff membership have helped make decision accept position will last district re port Taking over vice-president dis trict will Travis McGinnis 8027 West 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005303-422-5720 will recognize Mr McGinnis having District IX RC contest co ordinator AVP line judge Nars head judge Las Vegas 79 Nats again will serve 80 Nats Most important however has proven reputation clear thinker listener has ability also desire good job Executive Coun cil approved recommendation Travis District IX vice-president unanimously am meeting Travis bring him upto-date district national affairs will also pass along pictures notes perusal Please kind him have send him club newsletters notes truly feel opportunity serve District IXs vice-president honor can hope partially repaid belief tried best could feel blessed op portunity have met people have made friends Friends lifetime Until meet again ar skies good flying one-flip starts God bless Arizona fornia ii S Nevada 0 Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarboroui District X Vice-President 2501 Armour Lane Redondo Beach CA 90218 Associate VIcePemldesits Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94590 Ales Chisolm 1100 West Shaw Presno CA 93711 Lonnie Kroeber 4295 Boulder Hwy. Las Vegas NV 89121 John Pond 4269 Syoko Circle Son Jose CA 95136 Bob Reynolds RI B Boo 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Siowderr Ave. Long Beach CA 90008 Keith Whitney 14465 Jupiter Or. Soft Lake City UT 04117 Lots cover month some pictures brighten things upl Ill start right off brief report recently concluded council meeting Washington DC Headquarters Relocation Committee came very promising looking offer Reston VA Reston located near Dulles Airport about 20 miles Washingtons downtown Stay tuned fur ther developments Most District X members particu larly California have very vocal wanting go back optional magazine membership originally voted favor mandatory magazine club meetings Ive hear thing option option etc Okay issue came up again motion made make magazine optional seconded vote very closeeight seven passed So 1981 youll once again have choice hope choose take maga zine truly great offering under guiding hand Carl Wheeley council voted write new contract executive director John Worth Johns present contract has no time limit council felt should reviewed often committee formed write new council rescinded earlier decision made January alter method determining free CD membership system reverts back way has years study will made ways cope abuse See protests get listened enough people rise up make selves heard council will can does listen Two other items interest council members now can get $15 day meals wish attending council meetings other travel budget covering district has increased 20% $1200 annually rapidly rising prices airline tickets gasoline prompted know will mean least two outlying clubs district will able visited council approved John Worths request assistant executive director also approved hiring person work Headquarters fill flying site location slot course whole lot business conducted Ive hit highlights met two days also series pre sentations Headquarters Friday Friday evening council went Penny Witts house Earl Wittsdaugh ter buffet meal some drinksa really good time certainly want thank Penny roommate Pam fine evening attended dedication new flying site invitation Dave Johnson Sr Dave belongs Yucaipa Valley Flyers club son president Dave Jr seen just below ribbon cutting lady cutting ribbon widowof Dennis Turner Dennis killed stepped car struck another car field called DennisTurner Memorial Field Dave Jr made first official flight off field twin-engine Kaos real fast mean machine Above see some ot tne nappy special event winners left right Irving Rowe won glider event Next Earl Shephard judge comes Dave Johnson Jr won static scale Next Bill Racer second tun-fly Lastly Mike Todd third funfly 84 Model Aviation Anotner AIl-ea5ofl I-Her taIwart may Mayors nhntn I-ails club pictures later naeurge uooson picssre makes inverted pass over Jef cc Aeromodelers minishow disolays Beautiful view Mile Hi RC Clubs new field Washington council meeting another field dedication took place Southern California Betty Stream AVPs agreed stand thanks Betty Ill let Betty tell about own words Since Jim Washington council meeting asked represent him opening new flying site Sunday May 4 Joe Suzi went tario Motor Speedway Big 0 RC Club dedicated portion huge parking lot RC flying field Although people flying some time took hard work three peopleleo Hopper charter president John Hodges Ron Rossto reach agreement OMS limit use parking lot model fly ing onlyand preventing motorcycles etc tearing up site lot now fenced locked Big 0 members guests allowed use field 0 MS General Manager Ray Smartis attendance receive charter club surance document showing responsibility club its members Several hundred spectators drawn publicity local paper also attendance enloy flying demonstrations put club mem bers especially pleased attend event Hopper Stream families have friends years Leo being former member Bird Club Since area took opportunity attend Scale Olympics sponsored Riverside Raceway another club worked manage ment motor racing facility obtain flying site talked Connie Vaughn doing spadework form ing Southern California chapter QSAA big beautiful people Connie can contacted 10500 Atlantic Avenue South Gate CA 90280 Betty now Secretary/Treasurer WINGS Womens Inter-National Glider Soaring Any female glider jockeys contact Betty want join join Theres strength numbers Bettys address top column sent copy Mar velo us Mini atures Mal Emhart Northern California Mal showed Southern Alameda County Radio Controllers visited club earlier year showed new scale film Mal next plans show Livermore Valley Airmens Association made return visit Rockwell Eagles Club club still hasnt found flying site attendance suffers because meeting presided over club presi dent Ray Terry Club member Phil Mosko mentioned hes involved making couple films Holly wood Char/ic C/ian Curse Dragon Lady has scenes show ing flying RC models other film will shot Canada called Death Hunt has -scale Bristol will crashed lieu crashing full-size Bristol asked show Marvelous Miniatures did loved next meeting attended brand new model group invited first meeting call themselves HAWKS stands Hughes Aircraft Wireless Kon trol Society club official club Hughes Aircraft hoping company will help obtain site invited clubs vice-president Bob Akita meeting conducted President George Scott showed Modelings Grand Illusions terrific new AMA scale film weekend MAC Show found Fresno Thats didnt see up invitation District X Free Flight Contest Board member Joe Norcross meeting important club celebrating 40th year club strictly Free Flight plan being around another 40 years meeting conducted club president Corky Mullen writes month ly column newsletter inciden tally has around about 35 years Above Corky cake pre pared visit Free Flight model cake towing banner saying Welcome Jim picture taken Bill Booth showed club scale film Model ings Grand Illusions really enjoyed especially pleased over Peanut Scale shots Im open invitations attend meeting want either movies shown meeting let know Dont forget Ive got AMA display booth Its just thing mall show Let know need Ill send THERMALS Alaska 0 Idaho ana S Oregon ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District Xl Vice-Prenident 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Associate Vice-Presidents Al Culver 1807 S von Elm Powoello ID 83201 Simon Dreese Rn 1 Boo 48 Broadview MT 59015 Ed McCollouqh 53 SE 61 Portland OR 97215 Orlando Oly Redo 26608 Dover Co Kent WA 98031 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main St Redmond WA 98052 Dont forget Air Fair Kent Space Center 13th 14th June event sponsored Boeing clubs will feature CL FF RC sailplanes rockets addition will fun things whole family including sky diving etc fun event will something everyone informa tion contact Boeing model clubs Flying Sites subject near dear hearts much help ourselves know have soap box before believe vital hob by/sport recent Executive Council meeting positive action taken start program will great benefit AMA mem bers program will take months devel op end result will clubs better informed about keep acquire find flying sites should ask word keep first list Reason keeping flying sites lot easier other two lot reliable Let us come back point minuteit very important Back program objective build comprehensive set information flying sites first AMA Headquarters has good bit information complete organized help us properly respond particular situations new program will pursue site sources aggressively build kind information other de tails member Flying Site Com mittee can tell you need help get whole thing going As individual member club has undergone flying site problem can serve everyone putting down paper situations have documented better job can done understanding what what given situation what-not-to-do bit important what-to-do Avoiding mistakes import ant doing something positive given site situation basic categories information desired dealing wit-h situation almost did lose flying site overcame objections use site Equally important acquisition flying sites including found dealt worked out what would differently same situa tion next time surely getting pic ture best way help yourself face site problem future help get information Headquarters now Send what can AMA Headquarters attention Flying Sites Back keeping sites Few us spend time necessary keep sites Relation ships owner neighbors ex tremely important Most often stop occasionally ask going will find out about problem before gets big can handle Most owners especial ly government agencies will live lot complaints know working toward solving cannot control everyone flying site tell ask help getting better control good relationship owners cannot overstated Noise safety cannot pushed too hard dont need another lecture Consider however much trouble bad apple club causing Would better attack problem before bad apple has caused major incident Think about No likes SOB make fellow modeler mad often wonder much trouble consider major accident hassle neighbors etc Please write August 1980 85 JUNIO FLIGHT ED WHITTEN Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 Used Styrofoam Plates SchooIs Cafeteria Basis NYC Program June 80 column entitled Just Supposin have idea no aeromodeling program Sort New York City school system Far No sooner issue AMA members hands received letter Herbert Siegel Director Industrial Arts visits Columbia University flying sessions Samuel Gary Supervisor Industrial Arts Howard Kelem President NYC Aerospace Teachers Association Actual ly knew something activity now program described detail several basic models read teaching aids displayed flown Aeromodeling classes regular part curricula schools taking part Aviation including buildingand flying models used teaching courses higher grades actual full-scale flight training ground support courses taught keep costs down styrofoam plates trays collected dining room used beginner model parts except mo tor stick propeller Variety spice life several gliders rubber-powered models have designed Howard Kelem Cal Drucker other teachers de signed use size thickness foam available plates trays Reduced plan Cloud Hopper 17 span ROG fuselage 1 /8x 3/8 hard balsa Fin stabilizer 1/16 thick foam wing cabin 1/8 thick Building easy quick Half-inch wide strips masking tape hold cabin fin fuselage White glue like Elmers joins wing halves cabin stabilizer body tape reinforces wing Dont overlook inexpensive very serviceable material getting program off ground Comes Another Good Book John Kaufmann Fresh Meadows NY brought us excellent book Flying HandLaunched Gliders published William Mor row Company latest book Fly published Doubleday Fly tries reach wider audience having several elementary projects boomerangs paper hang gliders kites etc well foam-built beginner HLG will also enjoy Willet Fly little winged man flits about liven up structions pertinent impertinent comments Right now book hardback $895 perhaps later will come Out paperback book especially lively well solidly informative hope AMA will provide Fly discount companion Johns outstanding book hand-launched gliders West Baden want take special look activity June Northwood Institute West Baden IN happens indoor fly ing point being made AMA Junior Senior flying overlooked fact Juniors Seniors won first five nual NIMAS record trial contests due age groups competing against records own group year Indoor World Champion ships scheduled too Also agenda first Peanut Grand Prix proxy contest sides record index contest MIAMA sponsoring contests both Manhattan Bostonian Cabin models As know Bostonian concept introduced May 79 Junior Flight column Obviously idea catching So far know contests held Lakehurst NYC California first two flown 7g minimum weight California 14g West Baden will 7g experience far minimum weight should go back 1 Og look ward West Baden experience fur ther guidance What think Juniors Seniors should Thats cjuestion next month See ELEVATOR FIN GLUE WINGo/pee I-fE RE CABINI N HALF WING MAKE z PIN TO HOLD RUB August Martin GLUE ELEVATOR TO BOTTO1 OF JSELACE High School- Capt Howard 1e-em Asirstan Pincipal Supevision can Cducasion 86 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1980/08
Page Numbers: 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86
1979 FInancial Report good year financially come far exceeded budget prediction budget showed $1402390 total mem bership income actually received $1508699 gain $106309 Also other income totaled $116080 vs budgeted $96500 gain $19580 actual total income $1624780 before magazine allocation vs budgeted total come $1498890 therefore produced $125890 income fore cast actually net income after deduction expenses $1 98541 plus $20697 magazine result wiped out last years beginning deficit $58135 ended up total year-end surplus cluding magazine profit $161104 According budget obviously conserva tive hindsight expected wipe out previous deficit very strong membership year however produced much bigger net income anyone dared predictinstead losing about 9000 mem bers 1978 total 71230 vs 1979 budget 63579 netted about 3000 less 68376 surprisingly small dip major dues increase Meanwhile 1980 budget also proving very conservative budgeted about 7% increase members currently running little over 10% over 70000 already signed up 1980 Thus stead 74489 members previously budg eted 1980 should expect about two three thousand end result fore should surplus about $100000 instead $77000 previously budgeted such back-to-back surpluses no dues increase 1981 seems necessary though inflation continues escalate membership growth continues should able match inflationthe trend suggests should top 80000 members 1981 good position therefore de spite inflation holding dues line through next year will offering better value dues increase went effectgiving same benefits dollars worth less will almost reduced dues have apprears survived worst part current dues period outlook excellent 1981 John Worth Executive Director AMA Annual Open Meeting As called AMA by-laws An nual Meeting open AMA members hereby announced take place site 1980 National Model Airplane Champion ships Wednesday August 13 8 pm Wilmington Airfield exact building room location will posted official Nats bulletin board airfield AMA BALANCE SHEET DECEMBER 31 1979 Assets Current Assets Cash Checking Accounts 1 58685 Petty Cash11161 Cash Savings Accounts including earned interest ounts Receivable Owed Us Misc Accounts Receivable Nats Sponsor Pledgesi 979 MA Advertising Receivables Employees Loans___________ Deferred Charges MA Future Issue Costs$ Prepaid Insurance Miscellaneous Prepaid Exp 1980 Membership Supplies& Expenses Guaranty Deposits Resale-Supplies Inventory - Nats Souvenir Inventory Paper Inventory Printing & Duplication__________ Fixed Assets Furniture & Equipment -- Contest/N ats Equipment Automotive Equipment -__________ Total Less Reserve De preciation Total Assets 1795072 66000 3765680 44844 2897431 1838250 588923 4520587 270000 1688601 198000 - -$103756821 5671596 181304 - $ 12183096 $8647488 -353688 -584336 -9585512 - $126287734 Liabilities & Fund Balances Current Liabilities Accounts Payable $ 7501 620 Employees Escrow441000 Res Unrelated Bus Tax MA magazine2i216 - $ Deferred Income Membership Dues 1980 - $95053325 Club Charters 1980 158100 FAI Stamps 1980 Amounts held behalf AMA Teams Scale Team $ 102919 Control Line 292940 Indoor Team Program 180943 FF Team Program 1696124 RC Team ProgramSoaring 00 RC Team ProgramAerobatics - 65933 Fund Balances Restricted Scholarship Fund $ 269165 Howard McEntee Fund 109700 AMA Property Fund 846642 Eight-Ball Fund 23000 AMA-FAI Fund Surplus 2540 Russ Barrera Museum Fund 525 Reserve Insurance Claim 3. Unrestricted Deficit 1-1-79 adjusted5813509 Net Income year AMA General19854164 Net Income year Model Aviation2069734 Total Fund Balances Total Liabilities & Fund Balances 70 Model Aviation AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents r ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 8301336 95677025 $2339859 $3859125 - $ 0389 - $ 126287734 Synopsis DI May 3 1980 Executive Council Meeting 1 Competition License time next dues restructuring yet scheduled competitors will required pay special fee obtain stamp will applied AMA membership card order eli gible enter sanctioned competition 2 HO Relocation Obtaining specific written proposal concerning potential Reston VA site suburb Washington DC authorized possible council Vote during bcfore next council meeting 3 Flying Site Representative hiring full-time HQ employee work flying site problems authorized 4 Contest Director Qualification pro gram approved evaluate Contest Direct ors based upon special questionnaire used district vice-presidents questionnaire developed soon possible 5 Show Team Managers proposal authorize free membership per team per year show team manager approved similar free memberships qualified Con test Directors 6 CD Free Memberships return previous policy free CD memberships approved retroactive January 11980 7 Contest Sanctions Beginning January 1 1981 sanctions will cost same$5and free sanctions will discontinued 8 Optional Magazine approved return magazine optional choice effec tive January 11981 9 Executive Director Contract approved require elected council members plus NAA representative vote changes Executive Directors contract also approved cur rent contract would terminate end first council meeting 1981 favor new contract drafted meantime committee composed three council members help AMAs legal coun sel new contract approved current contract will continue force 10 30-Day Trial Memberships ap proved modify recently approved poli cy make membership effective day following postmark date mailing 11 Special Interest Group Recognition previously proposed policy see January 80 minutes approved except requirement annual dues payment de leted also requirement citizens US AMA members changed residents 12 HO Insurance noted executive director AMA comptroller now bonded $100000 other l-IQ employees bonded $50000 13 Business Advisory Committee pro posal approved establish committee provide expert financial guidance HQ Executive Council 14 Show Team Districts agreed new Show Team Policy Committee should asked recommend show teams should operate within own dis tricts coordination avoid conflicts 15 Redistricting Ill VII approved poil should taken districts determine boundaries should changed between 16 AMA No 2 Model Sig Cub tentatively approved pending acceptance manufacturer several suggested changes such prefabbed nose hook bulk kit packs HQ offer 17 Non-Flying Sanctions procedure sanction shopping mall shows similar static model display events approved cluding exemption AMA membership CD requirements such events 18 1979 Financial Statement unanimously approved previously submitted No Members 3327 796 4445 1684 Member DuesRate Juniors0$ 500 Juniors01300 Seniors@750 Seniors@1550 Family Open @ 17001469 Open @ 2500 56317 Booster @ 500 251 Booster @ 1300 87 Total Memberships Partial year credits Total Membership Income Magazines Members 58884 Subtotal Other Income Life Memberships450000 * Less Transferred Property Fund75000 Transferred Film Project100000275000 NAR Service & Affiliation Fees 293400 Contributions Received Toledo Weak Signals180000 Miscellaneous29378 *L Transferred Schlrshp Fund 18875020628 Club Charter Fees3101800 Sanction Insurance146500 Sanction Fees449700 FAI Stamps760300 Supply & Souvenir Sales-Net1027507 Film Rental309400 Interest Income4184233 Misc Member Service Fees1039543 MA Advertising & Other Income _________ Total Other Income Gross Income Deduct Operating Expenses 108797831 Expense Allocation Magazine Magazine Unrelated Business Tax Operating Income Special Projects 1979 Trans AM Net Costs 1839419 Less Budget Allocation Gen Fund J9QQQ 339419 Nats Net Costs 2640703 Less Budget Allocation Gen Fund JQ99QQ 1640703 FF World Champs Net Income344413 Less Transferred AMA/FAI FundA4413 _________ Net Income 19 1980 8udget An updated version incorporating changes voted Janu ary 80 meeting approved also approved executive director should receive 3% cost-of-living increase per other employees amount having cluded previously approved budget New additions updated budget Continued page 78 Total $ 1663500 1034800 3333750 261 0200 2497300 140792500 125500 1131 00 152170650 1300672 150869978 47107200 103762778 jjQ0j1 115370789 J4293536503 21834286 Magazine Allocation Per Member Total Member Magazines $800$636800 8001347200 80045053600 80069600 47107200 48137989 15261328 18720567 65827767 63758033 2069 734 *Contribution & Life membership donations earmarked specific Funds Donors AUgUSt 198071 AMA INCOME STATEMENT FOR 12 MONTHS ENDING DECEMBER 31 1979 Presidents OUTLK Earl F Witt 26 Warwick Drive Chambersburg PA 17201 MAY COUNCIL MEETING May Executive Council Meeting will reported detail elsewhere ever some actions have received much membership interest input taken council apparently reflecting position majority membership First full-time posi tion Flying Site Assistant Coor dinator approved Second free CD membership restrictions instituted January Executive Council Meet ing rescinded Third council voted eliminate mandatory maga zine subscription membership 1981 RULE CHANGE CYCLE new 1980-81 AMA rule books printed distributed four months rule year Ideally rules should out member ship four months before new rule year order give competition mod elers ample time make necessary changes upcoming competition two year cycle established give ample proposal comment review decision time felt year cycle resulted arbitrary rule changes meet deadline rule book late often available until middle contest season part rule making procedures managed appointed officials working rule proposals dur ing spare time com pensation knowing personal circumstances time available contest board member would un fair pass judgment profi ciency nor would terminating appoint ments replacing board members meet deadlines has suggested insure meeting schedules since replacements unknown quantity Therefore would like propose three year rule cycle would retain two year rule change procedures should insure having competition rule books possession least six months prior effective date would like have membership opinion proposal NATIONAL CL SOCIETY Laird Jackson has taken another step toward creating often discussed Na tional Control Line Society has cir culated letter among key control line organization officers columnists proposing such society heartily endorse proposal feel should receive support control line interests organization would similar National Free Flight Society opinion successful model socie ties Control line fliers relatively small part AMA membership further fragmented orga nizationally respective phases control line numbers rather small promoting objectives An umbrella organization such National Control Line Society would give control line interests enoughstrength membership effectively provide continuing leadership support specialized control line publication CONFLICT OF INTEREST As members may have read other model magazines Mr Hurst G Bowers has written open letter President AMA Possibly Mr Bowers responding request membership input thereby brought up matter has long matter deep concern think demands response explanation members AMA following paragraph Mr Bow ers statement issue Another matter becoming quite apparent can untold damage entire modeling hobby country cliq ism political infighting within AMA Specifically gains dis tinct impression some elected offi cials may using positions maneuver employment within organization salaried staff members Much has said regarding prac tice double dipping federal em ployees much repugnant within organization such remove grounds doubt 72 Model Aviation Relaxing between sessions FAI meetings lounge French Aero Club area believe elected official should required sign pledge accept AMA salaried em ploy ment position within period less three years after leaving elected office should also apply members elected officials fami ly There should no grandfather clause should done once As experienced executive know recognize hazards absence such provision by-laws published policy ganization such AMA Therefore Im sure will use good office immediately implement such policy provide exemplar leadership being first sign pledge Although would go far call AMAs hiring practices double dip ping since elected officials AMA paid shadow such hiring practices has concerned pros pect being employed AMA Executive Director being held over conscientious AMA elected appointed officer casts suspicion actions vote controversial sues voting convictions representation electorate voting obtain favor future employer puts indi vidual position having conflict interest should exist organization such councils authority matter hiring AMA employees hiring Executive Director Although John Worth President council appointed him Executive Direc tor 1963 special situation will read History Acade Model Aeronautics Willis C Brown Dick Black will see Academy time Executive Director about months operating funds bank no money offer Executive Director feel extremely fortunate time history have area three officers former officer pitch help run Academy John Worth AMA President Carl Wheeley AMA Secretary/Treasurer Maynard Hill District IV Vice President former President Walt Good Coun cil appointed John Worth Executive Director voted Maynard Hill Pres ident 1964 Apparently another time history another staff member con sidered position page 48 AMA history Carl Wheeley re ported people suggested become Executive Director 1955 AMA President Keith Storey other council members recognized modeling expertise important running such association felt position Executive Director should filled person experi ence fields fund raising public relations organizational manage ment shadow conflict interest has existed some form another over various AMA officials several times history Johnny Clemens President number discussions ideas would have put Johnny AMAs payroll some manner last proposal presented Executive Director have AMA lease build ing Dallas AMA museum conjunction Johnnys hobby shop return use AMA leased space would manage museum latest situation has under discussion some months has Executive Directors announce ment hiring Vince Mankowski District IX Vice-President Assist ant Executive Director Prior election AMA Presi dent daughter AMA em ployee Between time elected termination employment found quite uncomfortable diffi cult impartial interests Implementing policy may dif ficult under current circumstances however will Mr Bowers suggests provide leadership respect being first make such pledge time would like assure membership 32 plus years have actively involved AMA have never sought employment Academy Although will al ways willing work assist way will benefit AMA mem bers will seek nor accept employ ment Academy Model Aero nautics As other elected prospective officers will have leave up own individual consciences whether will make such pledges Since foregoing written have informed Executive Director District VII Vice-Presi dent Geoff Styles has employed Flying Site Coordinator MEMBERSHIP MEETING As part AMA bylaws meet ing held year general membership Since National Cham pionships bring largest varied attendance natural AMA picked meeting place through years attend ance meeting has fallen off last year believe council members attendance general members obvious mail received council Headquarters reason lack attendance apathy problem other things essential running Nats seems lack publicity about meeting Years ago events competitors fewer everyone hung out specific area needed simple announcement-to day because large number con testants numerous locations times events make simple announce ments impossible year council has asked Headquarters publicize nual meeting council may have opportunity speak one-toone basis members about needs would like kickoff publicity about meeting announcing will National Model Airplane Championships Wilmington OH Wednesday August 13th Although exact time place has selec ted usually early evening dormitory lounges Check AMA Headquarters Nation als Nats News time place hope see members possible present August 198073 Joe Bridi Giant Scale Long Beach SECRETARY-TREASURERS REPORT Jim McNeiII AMA Secretary-Treasurer 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Mr Harvey C Neel York Area RC Club York PA wrote letter some time ago am answering til now am sending advance copy information members chartered club behalf club members Harvey states give good report monies accounted come AMA Headquarters good report spent firm belief no employee member executive board shall allowed personal use funds belong AMA statement shows employees allowed use AMA money no interest benefit demand halted etc. practice has now stopped Har vey no longer staff members borrow AMA money last time looked Mr Carl Maroney owed $1291 home office does maintain policy small advances against salary hour ly employees As Secretary/Treasurer has approval question $18885 Retire ment Fund since non-profit ganization seems like expense should set up type organization increase over $4000 year can see headed much will increase dues coming years disagree Harvey AMA matching fund basis penny penny individual employee up 5% though Federal Government allows up 15% half employee half Academy fund assigned insurance company invests Non-profit non-profit dues money dues money hold good employees have run business like business want complete breakdown salaries what part employee pays retirement plan am going publish per sonal information magazine ever salaries par lower comparable wages DC area AMA running red feel scholarship program worth though small amount eliminated would add about $1000 balance end year members dues could cut small margin prime factors responsible non-profit status Harvey element helping Juniors hav ing scholarship program thousand dollar drop overall bucket per haps single best investment AMA could possibly make wish wish persons trying help Juniors did agree make maga zine mandatory above fur nish $10750 worth free magazines officers CDs real slap face since figure over 1500 free copies rest us must pay Youve got point Mr Neel nice soap opera two sides Let say 1 council voted last meeting restore magazine option 2 Some thought being given now requiring Contest Directors earn free memberships pay extra magazine Please give us breakdown $14000 staff travel Either travel lot sure lot road Staff travel includes shipping em ployees Nats annually clerical Also travel trade shows etc public relations watch expense too Will please explain AMA money invested projected income $20000 interest seems very small looks okay us really watch investiture money vested safely Last least $53000 spent FAI NAA Will take serious look plus Nats loss es believe very expensive few people benefit Lets take NAA first Without NAA would no AMA AMA part NAA affiliate National Aeronautic Association NAA officially designated organization US FAI Paris AMA official body represent modeling Without umbilical cord would dissolve tomorrow would out business people under stand first join AMA unfamiliar competition flying cost SOc/adult member Last year paid $28893 NAA parent ganization send no money FAI spend money annually flying teams delegates Paris sometimes hosting World Championships events have mixed feelings about Na tionals year fly pro vide patronage However Secretary Treasurer suggested important Nats officials either find some way stop losing money aban don forget dropped bomb January Florida council meeting hope have answered some questions would like invite members York PA RC Club Washington DC visit home office guests will tell what day coming year Ill drive up Birmingham have 74 Model Aviation Pictured L-R Chuck Berry Cora Puzon Cora lady flier long 17-year history Birmingham RC Association Cora sporting 60 Webra powered RCM Trainer fascinated hobby secretly vows another year shell beat man club lot farther drive Ill glad come pick day see woman holding two ignition antique engines Miss Lulie E Baugh age 2 Two similar ones will given away free October Mr Tommy MacLaughlins annual Old Timer Contest Pensacola FL Nothing have win free flight competition SAM rules apply Pre-1943 chuck glider pre-1943 towline glider SAM rules apply Mr Ron Sharpton buddy Coolie Reynolds furnishing en gines prizes Any questions write Ron Sharpton Route 1 Box 213-C Daytona Beach FL 32014 have screaming about ignition engine theyre giving away Pensacola free Come get OK Dear Secretary/Treasurer item last month about Horrace Cains comments deserves answer concerning claim waste involved AMAs participation Toledo RC Conference asks AMAs higher paid people clerical help could selling patches Well same reason various manufacturers send top people Joe Bridi companys booth also Glen Hazel Siga foose Dave Brown etc gave basic oversimplified swer PR top people answer ques tions listen problems get pulse feel AMA members talk potential non-members about pects AMA should kept mind too AMA handles thousands dollars ledo selling Nats sponsorships magazine advertising hundreds memberships other things besides patches Furthermore having HQ executive staff members Toledo AMA actually saved moneyclerks get paid overtime execu tive staff doesnt worked far longer 8 hours three days gave up weekend home impor tantly because wanted offering own spare time hours providing AMA higher level help less cost would have possible sending clerks instead As justification top people Toledo about elected Execu tive Council members themselves least five hand including AMA pres ident secretary-treasurer Toledo obviously important enough AMA well represented Im sure council members thought wasteful would stay home themselves Several vice-presidents other districts paid own wayHorrace Cain however submitted bill travel reimbursement Meanwhile AMA HQ employees Toledo sold enough goods services pay cost having did fabulous job PR well AMA officers scene including some Mr Horrace Cains district praised HQ effort Toledo deservedly J Worth Executive Director MORE Dear Jim reading Secretary/Treasur ers report July 1980 issue have couple suggestions reference member ship related problems reference Mr James R Deans nonreceipt 1980 license left feeling Mr Dean felt HQs fault did receive card wonder other members got same im pression! check records indicates made no mention yet new address simply informed us new address would effective certain date could have sent li cense correct address suggestion publish prob lem letters perhaps can use teach members avoid same pitfalls above case point learn al ways give effective date address change know initiate change provide continuous service Another subtle point Mr Deans prob lem evidently processed renewal much faster thought wouldOther wise would have Oregon ad dress receive license Perhaps can illustrate positive points problem situ ation future reports other suggestion concerns request members write concerning problems appreciate interest being responsive membership feel routine membership problems can better handled HQ staff direct basis member writes directly HQ gets handled immediately because staffed routinely handle functions members write may delayed somewhat depending schedule HQ ends up handling complaint anyway Perhaps can encourage member write HQ send copy way problem gets immediate attention still aware problem respond problem will copy response Please accept above gesture help provide better service member seems critical please view attempt helpful Sincerely William K Smythe Membership Director AMA HQ Sate Flying No Accident Minutes utive Council Meeting January 19 1980 Sheraton Airport Motel Orlando FL following attendance President Earl Witt Chambersburg PA Secretary/Treasurer Jim McNeill Birmingham AL Executive Director John Worth Fairfax VA Vice Presi dent District Clifton Piper Atkinson NH VP-Il John Grigg Lockport NY VP-Ill Dave Brown Cincinnati OH VP-IV Chuck Fore man Mechanicsville VA VP-V Bill Mathews Birmingham AL AVP Glenn Lee Batavia IL proxy VP-VI Horrace Cain VP-VII Geoffrey Styles Whitefish Bay WI Past Presi dent Johnny Clemens Dallas TX proxy VP-VIII John Embry VP-IX Vince Mankow ski Bellevue NE VP-X Jim Scarborough Re dondo Beach CA VP-XI Homer Smith Seattle WA Also attending Richard Jackson AVP-SC Charles Alba LA Ron Morgan Nats Execu tive Committee Present AMA Headquarters Execu tive Staff Frank Ehling Technical Director Gisele Jackson Comptroller Micheline Madi son FAI/Contest Boards Director Larry Bo lich Special Events Director regular meeting AMA Execu tive Council brought order 900am President chaired meeting Note districts VI VIII repre sented proxies did have voting privileges maximum number votes 12 9 Vice Presidents President Secretary/ Treasurer Executive Director I APPROVAL OF NOVEMBER 19 1979 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MOVED seconded accept draft version minutes motion failed 1 IX 11 against Subsequently suggested changes re viewed several accepted thus MOVED seconded accept No vember 1979 minutes corrected motion passed uanimously II AGENDA previously published agenda augmented subsequent items Council members MOVED seconded approve agenda amended motion passed unanimously President commented produce agenda dictated Council inputs required latest three weeks ahead Council meeting subsequent items received will appear published agenda Ill INSURANCE Commercial Show Teams Sponsors Discussion item concentrated upon December 1979 fatal accident Shea Stadi um New York need prudent dealing subject print generally agreed AMA members should apprised circumstances facts accident publication Mode/Aviation information approved insurance company MOVED seconded material regardless source appear Model Aviation concerning fatal New York accident Shea Stadium will re Continued page 77 AUgUSt 198075 AMA EXPENSE STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING 12/31/79 Expense Salaries$45097674 Annuity1560495 Payroll Taxes2901819 Total related salaries Rent Approx 5000 sq ft *Tele phones Postage & Freight exclusive membership processing Membership Processing & Postage Membership Insurance Rule Books Public Relations Awards Film Projects-Production Travel Equip Rental Film Library-HQ Service Officer Service VP Budget Council Mtgs etc Magazine Officers CDs etc Staff Travel-Council Trade Shows Mtgs Office Supplies Stationery Office Equipment maintenance Dues Subscriptions Printing & Xerox Professional Fees Legal & Audit Insurance General Depreciation Bad Debts Personal Property Taxes Licensing FAI Teams Programs Meetings Allocation** NAA Divisional Fee 1979 Trans Am Allocation 1979 Nats Allocation Scholarship Fund Allocation Totals Exclusive MA Mag Direct Costs Model Aviation Magazine Direct Costs Res Unrelated Bus Tax Model GeneralMembershipAviation AdminjstrServicesMagazine Total $ 49559988 $ 3079562 1300900 2722025 9271551 13409194 392950 3325620 93177 3299202 5799 3679772 1158534 1052000 1948411 192955 191224 1738568 1891478 1376623 1124962 104611 200125 2889300 2889300 1500000 1000000 1 000 00 109497831 8607688 434962 650500 $13381200 1539800 195100 7027771327356 9271551 13409194 392950 93177 3299202 5799 3679772 1158534 645052 682049 48212 105241 503320 1891478 1376623 1124962 104611 200125 10 0000 25414084 584500 77200 19100 574620 40772571 48137989 358716 _________ __________ Total Expense$157994536 $ 25414084 $ 40772571 **Actual expenditures year $281 2439 balance AMA-FAI Fund surplus $14189900 342900 *direct cost FAI & Contests Nets $ 7434000 461900 195100 Public Relations $ 5947200 300000 260200 291712265149135031 3325620 292262 28943 28683 86928 406948 194800 19300 19100 260800 2889300 2889300 1000000 1526132816035697 48137989 358716 __________ $63758033$16035697 194800 19300 19100 31 2900 1500000 12014151 $ 12014151 AMA Headquarters Organization JOHN WORTH [~iyDirecsor Contests Records Printing Supply Service Museum Bonus Coupons Trophies Delta Dart Youth Programs Public Relations Show Teams Hats PR Trade Shows Displays Exhibits Promo ticinal Materials Sajety Code Insurance FCC Iiaison Frequency Committee Firing Sites Noise Accident Reports Hall Fame Officer Supplies Scholarship Program Executive Director Co rrespovdcvce Accounting Finances Budget Investments Rules Proposals Contests Boards Team Selection World Records World Chain pionships FA Coordination Special Interest roups Address Changes Insurance Certificates Supply & Service Member Club & Chapter Services Iicense Problems Subscriptions Film Library Hats Processing Computer Services Mailing CARLWHEELEY FRANK EHLING LARRYBOLICH CARIMARONEY JOYCE HAGER GISELEJACKSON MICHELINE MADISON KIPSMYTHE Publications DirTechnical DirSpec Events DirAdministr AsstExecutive SecComptrollerFAI/CB DirectorMembership Dir BILIWINTERDEBBIEDEWSANNMASSALEDENISEHEWITTDIANEHAWLEY EditvrSunctians SecSpec Events AsstLINDA BROWNAccaccntvg Ast Clerk Typist DEBBIE RENAULTMARY ANNE CIIRTIN Editarial AstAccosrttitt Clerk ROSS MaMULLEN Assistant Editer HERB SILBERMANN Art Directer JOHNNIE SHIPLEY Pablicatiaris Astt Permasent Part-Time s-Tempvrary Pan-Time takes lot people administrate needs membership organization over 70000 members chart notes names various positions along brief listing noting people and/or departments handle various areas administration Over next few months staff will added fur ther Assistant Executive Director full time Flying Site Aid representative also another secretary Meanwhile 1980 expected alltime record membership year least 750001 further expectation over 81000 members 1981 NORMA CIIRLINGSANDREA PETERSON Club SecretarySecretary MIKE WOODFOLKcAROL MERFELD Mail ClerkMembership Cvvrd ART STEINER Stack Clerk ANTHONY HOLMES Stack Clerk MARY BuRROuGHS ELAINE FLINT Reveptianists SHIRLEY SHIPLEY Pls & Mitrvvraphivt LORRAINE MATHER HILDA PAULSEN Clerk Clerk -r IANET CLIFTONGLORIA COOK Clerh Clerk 76 Model Aviation As 6/2/80 lIlvcdel elation Magazine Plans orders Advertising Contents Hobby Shop Sales Phctos Articles Minutes 1/19/80 Cont page 75 viewed cleared insurance company lawyer motion passed 9 3 against II IV Pres Careful scrutiny given Presi dents proposed message membership concerning New York accident addi tional notes Executive Director After discussion combined message accept ed Council MOVED seconded submit re view attorney representing AMA New York accident Presidents message includes added paragraphs Ex ecutive Director motion passed amended 5A 11 1 against V AMENDED seconded third paragraph Presidents message changed less specific statement add assurance insurance coverage con tinues AMA members amendment passed 11 1 against V B Excluding Professionals Insur ance Coverage subject coverage professionals ie paid perform air shows model flying demon strations discussed view possibly exclude AMA liability protection Noting comment AMAs legal coun sel Executive Director advised Council definition professional conditions under coverage would would apply must stated AMA insurance company put position interpreting professional non-professional situations Executive Director further advised issue may solved adopting regu lations Safety Code covering condi tions acceptable operations rather attempting define professionals ban ning anyone MOVED seconded adopt follow ing language added AMAs Safety Code air shows model flying demon strations single straight line must estab lished side flying other side spectators Only per sons essential flight operations permitted flying side line others must spectator side Flying over spectator side line prohibit ed unless beyond control pilots [and will void AMA insurance protection pilots] exceptions may per mitted under special circumstances involving consideration site conditions model size weight speed power must joint ly approved AMA President AMA Executive Director motion passed unanimously amend ed 6A AMENDED seconded strike phrase will void AMA insurance protec tion pilots amendment passed 11 1 against Ill Note 1015 am President Executive Director departed attend short meeting Wings Wheels Museum Secretary/Treasurer chaired Presi dents absence IV BANNING OF NITROMETHANE Council discussed question length con cluding general consensus ConMA MAGAZINE INCOME AND EXPENSE STATEMENT year ending December 31 1979 Income Allocated Membership Subscriptions 58884 @ $8$47107200 Direct Advertising Income$15916050 Less Res Bad Debts -500000 Less Agency & Cash Disc. 2071530 - $13344520 Hobby Shop2823156 Other Subscriptions Plans Income-net Free Distributions Officer CD etc Subtotal-Direct Income Total Income Expenses Direct Costs Editorial Expenses Monthly Columnists Drafting Articles Plans Pictures Production Costs Composition Typesetting etc Art & Photo Color Separation Printing Supplies Circulation Expenses Postage Label & Sort Advertising Expenses Commissions - Printing Postage Administrative Costs Telephone Insurance Promotion & Dues Miscellaneous - Travel Total Direct Costs Allocated Expenses % gen AMA exp Salaries & Payroll Tax-Circulation - Salaries & Payroll Tax-Advertising Rent Miscellaneous Office Postage Printing Total Allocated Expenses Total Allocated & Direct Costs Income before taxes Reserve DC Unrelated Bus Tax Reserve Fedl Unrelated Bus Tax Net Income test Board problem Council need rule issue present V AWARDS A AMA Awards MOVED seconded passed issue two Distinguished Service Awards two Supe rior Service Awards Award Excel lence 1115 am President resumed chair B Nets Awards Frank Ehling re sponsible obtaining Nats trophies/awards asked Council approval 1980 trophy design noted considerable savings could result different style recent years asked Coun cil decide whether retain former de sign change less expensive alternative MOVED seconded accept Mr Eh - - 480405 3952 - $17562033 1158534 $18720567 $65827767 - 80500 1066774 3809082 - - 2399225 - - 522952 58945 - - 23311747 18200 2796068 664692 2541882 6773917 1235487 245360 50000 9180 47673 106305 - 6356356 27311069 3460760 10551286 458518 $48137989 12386500 1803400 - 342900 - 349888 - 291712 -86928$1 5261 328 - - 147503 - 211213 $63399317 2428450 5.L16 $ 9734 lings Nats trophy proposal 1980 based economical design motion passed unanimously abs stained VI ABSENTEE VOTING report AMAs legal counsel dated January 14 1980 File No 1808 dealing legality allowing VP cast written vote ab sent Council meeting concludes permissible taking account following condition absent Executive Council members vote counted having entered actual meeting present quorum would have actual attendance general consensus Council will allow absent Council member written signed yes no vote specific agenda item has published ad vance meeting next page August 198077 VII INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR PRO FESSIONAL CLASS FLIERS AND MANU FACTURERS CATEGORY Mr Worth ad vised insurance company willing find someone give us type coverage AMA has define categories Dis cussion indicated confusion concerning subject agen da regard intent suggested perhaps terminology misleading word commercial substituted categories fliers MOVED seconded table issue motion failed 5 for7 against II III V VII XI SIT Pres MOVED seconded refer issue back original proposer Grigg-Il clarification what being sought refer ence professional commercial categories submit specific proposal motion passed unanimously IV ab stained Minutes concluded next month Synopsis Cont page 71 approved amounts hire assistant executive director new flying site repre sentative 20% increase council member expense allowances plus $15 per day food allowance council meetings $10000 a HQ mini-computer accounting 20 Surplus Fund Investments approved continue current policy guaranteed insured investments 21 Key Man Insurance agreed additional offers should sought con cerning such coverage protect AMAs inter est case executive director incapacity 22 Annual Open Meeting Wednesday August 13th Nats Wilmington approved general membership meeting 23 Nats Council Lodging approved council members participate both Nats council meeting November 9 Annual Open Meeting will provided dormitory lodging Saturday through Wednesday 24 W C Logos approved AMA-hosted world championships names AMA FAI will required part logo design 25 Expense Documentation approved executive director should present what financial reporting procedures required both AMA employees volunteer officers also noted secretary/treasurer February 15th deadline submitting requestsfor reimburse ment previous year expenses 26 Pyrotechnics Ban An immediate ban show teams use pyrotechnics ap proved except model rocket operation accordance National Association Rocketry Safety Code 27 Show Team Competition ban competition between show teams wasapproved prevent teams trying outdo other manner compromise safety 28 Awards Several awards approved details published following presenta ions 29 1981 RC Soaring WC Approval tentatively given US-hosted event pend ing specific details proposer possible offering later year FAI 30 Nats-Type Meets Outside US Ap proval given principle Nats-type events Alaska Hawaii Puerto Rico VP appropriate district em powered authorize such event per year also approved AMA provide 15 trophies such mini-Nats Puerto Rico 1980 31 Delta Dart CDs approved provide free membership direct Delta Dart contest upon receipt HQ written report meet pictures suit able publication Further details will provided after council approval official meeting min utes published after Nats council meeting Connecticut Maine achusetts Hampshire Rhode stand S Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinssn NH 03811 Aaoecatn VieePreodonto Robert C Brodear 405 Main Street Nashua NH 03060 Raymond Giboaieau 39 High So. Old Town ME 04468 George Parker 7 Paul Dr Lee MA 01238 Mike Schindter 5 Bolduc Dr. Ledyard CT 06339 Witlion Wiihur6 Lauret Ave. Kittery ME 03904 Well another council meeting has come gone again some fur flew some nitt-gritties gotten down As will surely read issue vote go back optional Model viation magazine squeaker eight seven vote created lot emotion during vote am truly sorry have seen great disappointments chagrin suffered favored continuation mandatory magazine vote favor optional result strong desire District people have way inputs New England solidly favor optional ex pressed desire will part con tinue take magazine seems just didnt like have jammed down throats count hap pening sure vote may come up again after some unexpected changes council between now effective date Janu ary 1981 absence improper proxy allowed simple yes no vote change heart allegiance outlook moral obligation could turn around again Stay tuned folks resignation Bill Winter has tendered immediate acceptance ac tion reportedly because council decision go optional magazine Mr Winter will missed humor rhetoric Happy flying Bill am truly sorry vote did support views ideas about editorial rights privileges true democratic process utilized us no personal animosity assured nitty Now grit ty What about great AMA presidential race So far three contenders note Homer Smith John E Clemens incumbent president Earl Witt Only two will ballot printed October Maybe some others will flush up three sound solid contenders Clemens will hard beat makes ballot Earl Witt has worked hard goals beliefs tenure thus far Homer does have visi bility image others can make up basic intelligence dedication own goals Stay tuned too folks Flying site losses still major concern us throughout country approval hiring full-time person DC improtant department has given sparsely-populated New England having problems sound program maintaining develop ing flying sites already started litera ture advice available asking Watch better information action important area couple letters recently distributed council members members large have concerned two letters state disap proval hiring council members other officers full-time employees first place find impossible believe letters spontaneous second place might considered anti-discriminatory Sort Bakke case perhaps After didnt too badly hiring john Worth Executive Director fresh position AMA president now did Wonder has planting such seeds Maybe kind apprenticeship worthwhilewhat chang ing picture New Jersey York II DISTRICT REPORT Jehn C Grigg District II Vice-President 6387 Budget Drive Lsckport NY 14094 Aesociate Vico-Prosidents Pete Bia,chini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 John Byrve 36-29 213th St Bayside NY 11361 Frank Dresch 9 Siitiom Ave Piscutumay NJ 08854 Hank Likes 46 Cory Dr Tomo River NJ 06753 Adam Suttier 50 Randi Rd. No A-2 Schenectady NY 12309 tank Smith 2 Lorraine Ave Auburn NY 13021 month discuss National issues no better place start re view some major items acted May meeting Executive Council very narrow eight seven vote magazine Model Aviation returned its former optional status effective January 1981 Pressure re-vote issue next meeting August 9 just before Nats will last opportunity year alter decision have strong feel ings either way write immediately intention call re-vote will guided majority response plea must have response hands later August 5 opportu nity direct voice AMA affairs District II residents response please Remember 50-entry minimum Class contest qualify CD free membership Gone Repealed Retroactive January 1 1980 Good move following up bad move However no step back some compensatory action case es tablished flat fee $500 sanctions eliminated issuance free sanctions policy past Now can repeal $50 deposit film rental charged char tered clubs will have furthered mem ber support services flying site director position created funding established Now remains establish job description find right man interested know someone write Chuck Foreman VP Dis trict IV chairman committee important established budget 78 Model Aviation hire true Assistant Executive Director man offered position has accepted put trust judgement may rest assured truly fine gentleman well-qualified individual has offered position earlier proposal recognition Special interest Groups published Model Aviation accepted minor modifica tions significant problems present Contest Board set ups expect board members expert areas category case Joe Friend have very knowledge able board member can expect member board know enough about facet category make best decision issue Doubtful Rec ognition Special Interest groups could lead revision Contest Board procedures wherein groups establish rules interest areas possibility long way offpossibly five years great PR effort deemed worthy enough supported up $1500 matching funds general treasury event denied MODEL AVIATION DAY New York Only Districts II VI Secretary/Treasurer Executive Director supported motion suppose remainder council feels dont need favorable publicity help offset recent bad press Damn leaves full support effort Greater NY Association placed immediate ban use pyrotechnics AMA show teams due inherent danger Both ground aerial pyrotechnics banned might add ruling would apply activities volving flight model aircraft subject show teams Chuck Foreman Executive Council coordinator show team matters directed draw up guidelines teams crossing over other districts other show team areas minimize conflicts council also granted free membership manager show team basis does least much work Contest Director Once again subject relocating Head quarters discussed once again no firm plan However viable idea yet come forth presented form possible relocation Reston VA planned community located 18 miles west DC five miles Dulles Airport Con sidering probable near-doubling rent next year considering NAA may willing rent us Reston considering could finally own landlord idea appears favorable like Hutchinson KS Springfield OH Reston easily accessible scheduled airlines vicinity several federal agen cies need access Youth Program has long needed second model follow after Delta Dart council accepted Youth Committee recommendation select Sig Cub fill need recommendation Sig minor mods incorporated im prove prefab kit formed landing gear sorely needed improvement nose bearing die-cutting Overall should make fine follow-on model Dart Maybe next line should con trol line model Next month back District II news Dont forget write about magazine issue Just few words enoughoptional mandatory See next month Ohio sylvania S West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill Vice-President 8534 Huddleston Street Cincinnati OH 45236 Associate Vics-Praidanna Joe Elben 36980 valley Forge Or. Solon OH 44139 Francis Fluhorcy 504 21st St. vienna wv 26101 Corky Heitman SR 108 North Holgato OH 43527 Laird Jackwn 1025 Walnut St. Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Shelkey 217 Euclid Ass. Scoctdale PA 15683 Well another month has gone boards included Executive Council meeting well quite number club meetings start contest season May council meeting among interesting Ive attended started out Friday department-by-department tour Headquarters detailed explana tion department operates During tour PR Department Larry Bolich unveiled new stand-up display card unit aimed hobby shops great looking unit should help growth Academy Check local retail hobby shop see tour Head quarters very helpful council members attended Saturday meeting few things came up affect district first being rescinding new require ments free CD membership came result letters council proves again responsiveness coun cil demands membership further voted eliminate buy get free sanction situation future standardize sanction fees $500 re gardless class sanction ie B AA etc significant accomplishment May council meeting vote make magazine optional 1981 Headquarters people along some VPs felt should remain manditory prefer cal itIncluded automatically membership slim majority including myself voted make optional next year Although must admit agree op tional magazine supported motion pri marily response letters re ceived subject well polls taken various club meetings Ive attended suspect havent heard last subject Id appreciate officers club taking straw vote its members sending results Ill know specifically stand comes up again Another subject sincere interest Dis trict Ill members apparent desire part lower peninsula Michigan AMA members become part District Ill rather remain part District VII seems get Detroit area hotbed Michigan modeling rest district necessary drive 800 miles around Lake Michigan drive through two other districts Ill VI make trip 200 miles Consequently activity out side own state District III rather other states own district theyd rather join District III re main isolated part District VII per sonally have nothing against becoming part district have decided take vote members District III determine want accept lower penin sula Michigan district should receive ballot shortly Dont forget Nats Ohio August 10-17 youre planning enter please consider volunteering help con tacting John Markunes 832 Stutely P1 Miamisburg OH 45342 phone 1-513-8667623 See ya around district Gear DOWN locked Delaware rict Colombia laed h Carolina IVVirgicia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Associate VicePresidents Wayne Abernenhy 5221 Marlboro Fikn Hillside MD 20027 Bob Chunspine 206 Tipron Rd Newport News VA 23606 Howard Cnispin 611 Beechwood Charlottesville VA 22901 V Bill Helws 20130 Tyvola Rood Charlotte NC 28210 Scotny Moyer 11 Orchard lone Wilwington OF 19609 John Preston 7012 Emma Court Falls Church VA 22042 Charles Spear 910 Holly Lone Mocksville NC 27028 May Executive Council meeting over have some good news some bad news First good news council approved hiring flying site coordinator AMA Headquarters left now find right person job hire him get him started procuring flying sites up-dating correspondence clubs about flying site proposals will very big assist club program could best moves AMA has made quite council has also reconsidered free Contest Director license program reverted back original licensing procedures have last few years am sure good decision will please hard-working CDs See does pay write letters AMA think some thing wrong Now bad news vote eight seven council voted make maga zine Model v/at/on optional January 81 know lot AMA members raised hell magazine made part dues package sent loads letters AMA Headquarters protest mandatory subscription actual facts show 30% membership opposed magazine being mandatory 70% wanted magazine guess first time can remember minority wins Well now its majoritys turn swamp Headquarters letters support magazine have approximately two half months before next coun cii meeting August So want con tinue get Model v/at/on part AMA membership have fight Ill tell little secretthe main reason first entry IRS letter reinstated tax-exempt status AMA fact disseminated info ALL members through publication Model v/at/on Now what think IRS going find out dont require member take publi cation Can imagine what would cost AMA license lose tax-exempt status costs lot run AMA THINK ABOUT IT Now lets fight magazine start cards letters coming AMA August 1980 79 Headquarters wouldnt ask help did think best terest AMA its membership guess time will just have put faith trust VP give hand taking time write letter support Model v/at/on Whats Happening District IV Northern Virginia Radio Control Club NVRC Woodbridge RC Club teaming up year Un-Contest contest Quantico Marine Base June 28-29 scale contest getting bigger year Make plans attendyou will enjoy First State RC Club FSRC has new field now reports its big might add control line circle could valuable addition club interested fliers Central Virginia Radio Control Associa tion Fred Simmons announced opportuni ty CVRCA put fun fly GEs annual picnic month September Chandler Mountain Road Plant Any member interested participating contact Fred Tidewater Model Soaring Society hear Woody Blanchard TMSS will trying break indoor RC record Seems has found some high-capacity batteries has shot two-to-three hour flight range best VP columns have seen Model Aviation July 1980 issue page 80 written Vince Mankowski VP District IX Please read it tells like Thanks Vincel wish said Well thats month folks See contests 9o Alabama ida gia issippi to Rico V South Carolina essee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 35209 Ainode Vtcs-Prmdento John Gorday 115 Bayberry Lane Jackson MS 39212 Richard Jackson 108 Thornles Charleston Heights SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Bunyan Dr. Doiray Beach FL 33444 Phillip McDowell 8521 Rolling Fork Dr Nashnilla TN 37205 Joseph Micalizzj SR 00866 Box 1532 Folardo PR 00648 Ed Moorrrson 70 Fifth SO. Shelimar FL 32579 Harry Sherarn PG Box 4506 Birmingham AL 35206 Tow Thecker 239CC Lawroncenjlle Hwy. Decatur GA 30033 Slowly surely getting Junior Program underway So far has no particular shape definite direction coming existence Ed Whitten has working years finally got page Model v/at/On also primarily responsible having Sig Cub adopted AMAs begin ners program Flying Models has given Juniors big boost Earl Van Gorders two-page col umn AVP Richard Jackson has also contribu ted Junior Program proud father Jonathan Jackson born May 13 1980 old class mate Marion Institute Jay McKee recently sent picture 12year-old son David new Sig Kadet anxious fly David still learning stage doing quite well Another Junior doing great things Willie Kimzy shown picture below flying model Gossamer Condor No fellow picture below Junior willing pitch Junior Program Thats District IV VP Chuck Foreman Sig Cub built last Executive Council meeting built meeting council member got kit study build use promote Junior Program No fellow picture below Junior either Its Dr Boyd little red wagonwhich uses carry around equipment Dr Boyd member Chottrnnnga RC Cluh Members club alerted mc po tential problem Coca-Cola seems Tom Bates noticed radio controlled robot front local Coke plant stopped discovered controlled seven-channel Kraft 72160 blue white Coca-Cola Company has about 200 throughout country So far CocaCola Company has very cooperative local clubs regarding frequency conflicts AVP Tom Thacker busy Atlanta try ing help get some control line kit buyers join local control line clubs AVP Ed Moorman busy trying get Dis trict V control line newsletter going Mike Steart Box 407 Rt 1 Jackson GA 30233 looking some combat competition Come control linerslets get together AVP Phil McDowell working OC Stewart Nashville area get free flight club going OC great free flight contest mid-May may have some pictures next issue Atlanta Drone Society managed get 42 planes out Gwinett County Airshow got letter appreciation air field Good public relations unsung hero month member ADS club field weekend fly help beginners help contests just available need help club Secretary/Treasurer helped write type club yearbook Israel Dubin strengths club Thanks Israel AMA card proved its worth mem bers Imperial RC Club Bartow FL Annual EAA Sun Fun Fly Lakeland AMA card carriers allowed flight line having real pilots li censes following members models display Bob Hunter P-Si Rick Meland 80 Model AViatjon David McKee doesnt have tell likes modelsthe look face says Willie Kimzy few trim problems model Gossamer Condor did builder real Both finally got craft fly ADS Club President David Gellar visible background surrounded planes Chuck accepted challenge proved could build flying rubber-powered model Juniors will accept challenge WACO Eugene Hayden P47 Bill Manley Coot Rod Spanier Pietenpol Ernie Baker Labelle Don Roberson Ugly Stick Ken Pazda New Era Bob Daniell B-i 7 Bob Daniell way quad raplegic theres club four members Everybody Somebody Anybody Nobody day club needed some thing important done Everybody sure Somebody would Anybody could have done Somebody got mad because thought Everybodys job Nobody knew Everybody wouldnt ended up Everybody blamed Somebody actually Nobody asked Anybody job never got done Illinois ana ucky ouri DISTRICT REPORT Horrace Cain District VI VicePresident 525 Weidner Road Buffalo Grove II 60090 Assodate VicePrasideels chuck Oslano 4631 N Mitchner Indianapolis IN 46226 Richard Gerling III 3611 Greenlield Rd Guincy IL 62301 Frank Hughes 401 S Birch Plattsburg MO 64477 Glenn Lee 819 Mandrake Batavia IL 60610 Helen Olsen 620 Old Bonhomrre University City MO 63132 Jim Sears P0 Boy 308 Burgle KY 40310 Bob Underwood 4109 Concord Oaks St Louis MO 63128 Happy Days again Flying season back time mid-May still un settled Northern Illinois read Ill flying Due reduc tion schedules subsequent reductions flight crews find myself position un able get weekends off now Dont look contests season Sorry thats way is reminder seasonal projects District VI clubs Flying muscular dystrophy funds popular activity greats William J Allen DeKaib IL pre senting check CL Annual Benefit contest last September club does such project please send some informa tion hope soon present article exclu sive such clubs July July 13 Chicago IL Model Masters CL meet July 19-20 Bloomington IL Illinois State RC Club Team Fun-Fly Championships host ed SIRS July 19-20 Indianapolis IN Indiana State RC Club Team Fun-Fly Championships July 19-20 Chicago IL SOAR Great Race V July 20 Palatine IL Chicago Acro-Angels Racing-Stunt CL meet July 20 Lansing Pelicans AMA Old-Timers FF Bong Field WI July 20 Libertyville IL Blue Max RC Fun-Fly Nike site July 27 Rockford IL Rock Valley RC Lake County RC Cross Country Race July 27 Lexington KY Blue Grass Soar ing Society two-meter Paul Proefrock Dis trict VI RC Contest Board Around District Bill Barter Lakeland RC Loopers KY comes wortil club president Gary Harrison has taught himself fly helicop ter Gary RCer escapement days has climbed another hill club can con tacted through Bill Rt 3 Box 63 Calvert City KY 42029 Indianapolis IN West Side RC Club pro files several members newsletter Transmitter Example Robert C Herrell Bob 57 born Omaha NE served three years four months US Air Corps instructor present occupation design engineer Hugh J Baker ears Bobs second year club - Board Directors Bob flies Mode 2. interest - sport other interests photography elec tronics Fort Wayne IN Flying Circuits justly proud Joe Spallone Corsair won first standoff scale Toledo using Mit subishi win Best Show Cleveland Canton Good going Joe Contact Bob Suhr 1913 Echo Ct Barton yule IL 61607 complete information impressive schedule open pylon races Mort Bowman Annual Pylon/FunFly Spirits St Louis say mufflers required No doubt about hrand new field Kansas City RC now meets Home Sav ings 17950 E 39th St Independence MO Meetings first Wednesday month 730 pm Bowling Green Kentucky SKYMACS planning leave tracks Ken tucky State Fun-Fly did go read Kentucky FunFly teams will have selected Illinois Indiana will soon select no Missouri club has anything planned Missouri club would like send team Indianapolis September 13-14 contact within next few days Maybe something can worked out May 2 3 beautiful weekend Chicago hotel Alexandria VA arguing about dumb ole AMA stuff should able read about else pages Ill just mention few brief points Model Aviation tobe optional 1981 Ill bet brought up again optional status wont last voted optional have very mixed emotions dont like AMA being wrapped up commercial ventures yet exposed AMAs business through MA council voted cancel Executive Directors present contract early 1981 new contract will negotiated bringing agreements up modern managerial terms AMA may have opportunity move own quarters near Dulles Interna tional Airport cost would much rent AMA will soon have pay present place think decent place work expand long over due employees work day cramped areas like AMA now occupies likely wouldnt stay long motivated very much Im move opinion Executive Council AMAs corporate board directors need meet twice year Several days Janu ary review budget set policies meet newly elected members followed review short meeting August September should enough Any unforseen business could accomplished via conference call above procedure would save AMA considerable amount cash estimate about $25000 Such saving would help pay newly created staff positions Administrative Assistant Flying Site Rep resentative former Assistant Executive Director demoted new outside has recruited course progress CIA Informer always states Progress important prob lem So much monthKeep low keep slow keep nose up turns use lots top rudder Thats what hob shop owners say! Iowa igan esota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Geoff Styles District VII Vice-President 6060 N Lydell Avenue Whitefish Bay WI 53217 Asacasge Vlc-Preadessgs James Clark 4444 Woodviem Or. NO Cedar Rapids IA 52401 John E Lorbiecki 5847 N 67th St Milwaukee WI 53218 Robert 0 Lundberg 4928 Tioga St. Duluth MN 55804 William Rohrng 4494 Tanglawood Tr St Joseph Ml 49085 Al Scidmore 5013 Dorsent Madison WI 53711 Ron Sears 132S Roslyn Pontiac Ml 44054 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 April 26 Greater Milwaukee Asso elation Radio Control Aviation Clubs hosted District VII West Conference held EAA Headquarters Museum Milwaukee warmly greeted looked after EAA staff led Ben Owen thanks EAA hospi talityMore next page August 1980 81 Inside display tent Sun & Fun Fly Headed Russ Knetzger Flying Electrons committee did fine job ganization AVPs attendance Al Scidmore Madison John Lorbiecki Jr Milwaukee Jim Clark Cedar Rapids special guest Dave Brown VP III flew Cincinnati Dave talked visitors came Illi nois Indiana Iowa Michigan Minnesota Wisconsin Workshops given John Lorbiecki radio repair John Lorbiecki Jr engine rework maintenance Don Coe Terry Kohler helicopters Les Hard Lan sing Cards newsletters Dario Brisighella Quarter Scale Art Suhr brought part huge collection antique planes engines Guests free access EAA Muse um day workshops morn ing What collection great planes have $3 admission included fine fried chicken lunch good time popular features con tinuous showing Grand Illusions Mar velous Miniatures both played packed houses day long applause would have made Jay Gerber smile wide ly first photo taken EXPO IV Lansing MI shows left right Jim McNeill AMA Secretary/Treasurer Helen Mrs McNeill Amos Ponder Detroit Cloudbusters Ron Sears AVP May 3rd 4th saw Washington Executive Council meeting will report proceedings because will see detail magazine urge read report have com ments write As said previously AMA Academy please keep eye what decided behalf Well great out flying again am sure members district agree Took last years Aquila out Sun day got over 25 minutes first flight Also present Gregg Seydell Suds City Sailplane Team flew Sagitta well long amazed us flood newsletters am getting editors stressing safety field clean up safety ad justments safety fun flys contests safety Keep up guys gals lets have fun live longer picture shown bottom left Southgate Mall Show held Mil waukee shows AMA booth fronted Phoenix 8 Ron Janis MARKS club picture below Dave Platt WACO Tom Sells Astro Wings Congratulations Anoka County MN RC Club getting flying site Nice going Milt Jewell members Fred Johnson will have hands full making suitable acti vities Give him hand guys Midwest RC Society planning bomb drop August 3 1st Bob Wooley gave some helpful details rig up mechanisms installation club flies out Red ford MI puts out good newsletter Midland MI RC Modelers have busy shows Circle Mall Grace Dow Library Library show month-long event items being secured locked cases Great PR work Thanks Gaines Smith Jeannine Tree newsletter Bong Eagles WI held agreat rummage sale netted $78 club Lakeland WI RC Club holding two pic nics year---one July 13th another September 7th have some fine build ers club dont mind trying unusual models Bob Wischer gave talk radios installation recent meeting collaboration Tom Massopust Des Moines IA Modellaires put out sharp news letter professionally done glossy paper will take part again Sig Annual Contest Sig Field Montezuma IA judg ing timing relaxing also nice member profile issue enjoy reading March ran big show United Rubber Workers Hall Des Moines bumper success lots fun Michigan Antique Modelers have raised enough funds plan three contests 1 980 Joe Kresnak sends monthly letter calendar will have full year Love old-timers hope John Aliman Cedar Rapids IA Skyhawks out hospital back flying again Did see photo flying field June Model via tion Looked beautiful Must try get out see folks some flying Heard Les Coleman last night has al ready reserved Grand Illusions September Thanks Joe Delaney Detroit Aero Modelers very newsy informa tive newsletter nice gesture club dedicate first official event year members have taken last trip life would like join offering condolences Vignoe family recent bereavement Out Council Bluffs IA comes good looking newsletter sent Marvin Heitmann club has contests planned month summer certainly should let Steve Baldwin utilize highly modified transmitter fullest Steve has know ledge ability add options found highest priced radios what offers help club members same cooperation between people hobby really outstanding Circle Masters Milwaukee WI held static display Brookfield Square two days spring know ledge AMA chartered Control Line club Wisconsin very active Ken Morris past VP-District VII advises July Model Aviation Month again Iowa Governor Ray will issuetheproclama tion June 24 1980 1145 am capitol building Des Moines Iowa mem bers invited finally reminderi have copy both AMAs newest movies want club use other good audience get touch will ship both cost will return charge UPS also have get hands 16mm sound projector Good flyinglots luck good landings Arkansas ana 0 New Mexico homa s VIII DISTRICT REPORT John Embry District VIII VicePresidont 509 So Lebanon Street Sulphur LA 70663 Annoojane Vce-Prenldaexos Buzz Averill 9117 La Barranea NE Albuqoerque NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Labanon Sulphur LA 70663 Gene Hernpel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 WillAxen Hurlny 111927 C,mnnrcn PleasanoonTt 78064 Larry Saroor 1415 Manor Dr. Barolennilte OK 74003 long last month full model airplanes write about Starting things off bang spring meeting Executive Coun cil Other pages issue will have synop sis proceedings however want emphasize couple key issues rather long agenda First CDs got little kick pants result January council meeting rules modified re quire 50 entries some contests qualify well-deserved free membership Well runaway finally got straightened out spring meeting rules now same previous years am told have problem some abuse sys tem However other ways will sought handle abuse penalizing huge major ity hard-working Contest Directors deserve far normally get second item very important business involved magazine Model Aviation what now classic case vocal minor ity dictating silent majority vote eight seven return magazine optional status next year know least three polis proved nothing due lack scientific distribution leading phraseology also know some generally against years way doing business However remain convinced member getting magazine mandate both own chart82 Model Avjation Around District er IRS Additionally extra work sorting out twice types memberships HQ financial uncer tainty magazine production will definitely result extra cost means poorer maga zine expensive choose take both So now least suspect issue closed yet What really needed genuine unemotional input majority feel way need know club two individuals simply constitute majority entire District VIII membership about vote clubyes no--the AMA should pro vide magazine Open member part basic membership package dues same present rates including magazine subscription Send results signed two club officers will vote according will membership information 134 clubs District VIII will consider vote representative get 25 club votes minimum three state roughly 20% cross-section realize members club opinion welcome also However am prepared tabulate 8000 individual voteshence club approach Now flying news able get over Beaumont TX Natches River Festival flying events spite very gusty Colorado as atira h Dakota S South Dakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Vince Mankswski District IX Vice-President 105 Waldo Circle Bellevee NE 68005 Aesociste Vice-Presidmina Charles Brennan 2220 Maripose 8I Casper hdV 82601 Ed Coo 8209 Linden Prairie Village KS 66208 Travis McGinnis 8027 VS Slot Circle Arvada CO 80005 Jim Ricketis 516 S Cloudes Sioux Falls SD 57103 Lets begin months report pic ture Russ Ron Ritchey Papillion NE two youngsters picked up some freebee handouts local hobby shop After returned home noticed free-bees carried $295 price tag good see two young people returned store paid item Coincidentally shop owner talking about honest thoughtful modelers boys came settle surprised storekeeper Another thoughtful person favorites Betty Stream newsletter editor winds great time generally basically air show day attended day before fun-fly Everything 1AA Quadras flown Except people wanting play baseball under flight path went great fellows have put together several years row now deserve nod Last weekend attend funeral northern Mississippi way went Acadian RC Club field Lafayette LA scheduled 12th believe Model Aviation Day Cajun Nationals Contest Unfortunately Mother Nature interfered first time delivering over 20 inches rain 24 hours some areas south Louisiana day fore As might imagine contest cancelled Ironically arrived field weather absolutely beautiful problem being new temporary lake around runway Like Beaumont group fellows Lafayette die-hards look rescheduled meet Lafayette fall Most recently able make day Baton Rouge Pattern Sport Scale Contest something over 50 entries went off beautifully hottest day year far have promised some pictures other events Please come through However dont send bunch just very good area event would great secretary/treasurer Womens Inter National Glider Society sent note inter est Christy Martin 3031 South Valentia St Denver CO 80231 new Wings vicepresident newsletter editor Christy Betty would like hear youre interested organization Rex Herring Dickinson ND reports Slope Area Golden Eagles mall show flying demo held week later gave club some nice PR Dickinson Press Rex sent copy article shot mall show Rough Spots What Makes VP Prema turely Grey After two years hard work AMA can see light form 40 frequencies end FCCs tunnel sincere well intended mis directed letter however sent FCC California club letter critical AMAs proposal stating [It best interest RC modeler general public also expressed concern safety doubting possibility safely fly ing 30 aircraft simultaneously Requesting FCC rectify serious mistake club contended majori ty RC fliers already pleased current allotment frequencies first group Ive heard has enough frequencies already areas high interference need total frequencies available does equate corresponding number models aloft time FCC will no doubt review letter investigate allegations report its find ings triplicate review some dozen letters type could stall acquisition new frequencies years come moral story have question ask - dont shoot hip Again governing body Acade Model Aeronautics has again resurrected optional magazine issue Academy according American Heritage Dictionary 1 association scholars 2 school special instruction does need send its members ruled Executive Council its educational journal Model virJtion Model Aviation now 1981 mem bership option large number mem bership elect take advantage Academys founding principle some major changes will occur primarily form reduced magazine us believe principles upon AMA founded real loss issue decided vote Execu tive Council Under small light humility council vote still 1/75000th AMA interesting note after fol lowing days long-range planning session least two council members changed minds change came about gan discussing defense IRS vestigation tax-exempt status based fact educational association can see possibility issue being brought up again way can person join club reduced rate dont want club newsletter new addition AVP line-up Ed Cox 8209 Linden Drive Prairie Village KS 913 341 -8840 Ed driving force hind organization Council Clubs greater Kansas City area kick-off council dinner attended AMAs President Witt Executive Director John Worth area club members myself council now includes 10 clubs represents over 350 modelers easy see Ed Cox kind person will benefit AVP Wel come aboard Ed district still need AVPs area represented please contact vice-president now find myself having say find difficult As some may al ready have heard have asked take position AMAs assistant executive di rector Leaving beloved midlands moving Washington DC easy prospect entertain basic motivation behind running office District IX vice-president vision various projectsfrom District IX Nats All-Season Flier Program trips correspondence necessary bring recognition promotion selfawareness district Some goals have achieved still works After few short years much potential momentum building up natural have great personal desire help see projects through completion August 1980 83 encouragement fellow mem bers Executive Council Headquar ters staff membership have helped make decision accept position will last district re port Taking over vice-president dis trict will Travis McGinnis 8027 West 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005303-422-5720 will recognize Mr McGinnis having District IX RC contest co ordinator AVP line judge Nars head judge Las Vegas 79 Nats again will serve 80 Nats Most important however has proven reputation clear thinker listener has ability also desire good job Executive Coun cil approved recommendation Travis District IX vice-president unanimously am meeting Travis bring him upto-date district national affairs will also pass along pictures notes perusal Please kind him have send him club newsletters notes truly feel opportunity serve District IXs vice-president honor can hope partially repaid belief tried best could feel blessed op portunity have met people have made friends Friends lifetime Until meet again ar skies good flying one-flip starts God bless Arizona fornia ii S Nevada 0 Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarboroui District X Vice-President 2501 Armour Lane Redondo Beach CA 90218 Associate VIcePemldesits Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94590 Ales Chisolm 1100 West Shaw Presno CA 93711 Lonnie Kroeber 4295 Boulder Hwy. Las Vegas NV 89121 John Pond 4269 Syoko Circle Son Jose CA 95136 Bob Reynolds RI B Boo 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Siowderr Ave. Long Beach CA 90008 Keith Whitney 14465 Jupiter Or. Soft Lake City UT 04117 Lots cover month some pictures brighten things upl Ill start right off brief report recently concluded council meeting Washington DC Headquarters Relocation Committee came very promising looking offer Reston VA Reston located near Dulles Airport about 20 miles Washingtons downtown Stay tuned fur ther developments Most District X members particu larly California have very vocal wanting go back optional magazine membership originally voted favor mandatory magazine club meetings Ive hear thing option option etc Okay issue came up again motion made make magazine optional seconded vote very closeeight seven passed So 1981 youll once again have choice hope choose take maga zine truly great offering under guiding hand Carl Wheeley council voted write new contract executive director John Worth Johns present contract has no time limit council felt should reviewed often committee formed write new council rescinded earlier decision made January alter method determining free CD membership system reverts back way has years study will made ways cope abuse See protests get listened enough people rise up make selves heard council will can does listen Two other items interest council members now can get $15 day meals wish attending council meetings other travel budget covering district has increased 20% $1200 annually rapidly rising prices airline tickets gasoline prompted know will mean least two outlying clubs district will able visited council approved John Worths request assistant executive director also approved hiring person work Headquarters fill flying site location slot course whole lot business conducted Ive hit highlights met two days also series pre sentations Headquarters Friday Friday evening council went Penny Witts house Earl Wittsdaugh ter buffet meal some drinksa really good time certainly want thank Penny roommate Pam fine evening attended dedication new flying site invitation Dave Johnson Sr Dave belongs Yucaipa Valley Flyers club son president Dave Jr seen just below ribbon cutting lady cutting ribbon widowof Dennis Turner Dennis killed stepped car struck another car field called DennisTurner Memorial Field Dave Jr made first official flight off field twin-engine Kaos real fast mean machine Above see some ot tne nappy special event winners left right Irving Rowe won glider event Next Earl Shephard judge comes Dave Johnson Jr won static scale Next Bill Racer second tun-fly Lastly Mike Todd third funfly 84 Model Aviation Anotner AIl-ea5ofl I-Her taIwart may Mayors nhntn I-ails club pictures later naeurge uooson picssre makes inverted pass over Jef cc Aeromodelers minishow disolays Beautiful view Mile Hi RC Clubs new field Washington council meeting another field dedication took place Southern California Betty Stream AVPs agreed stand thanks Betty Ill let Betty tell about own words Since Jim Washington council meeting asked represent him opening new flying site Sunday May 4 Joe Suzi went tario Motor Speedway Big 0 RC Club dedicated portion huge parking lot RC flying field Although people flying some time took hard work three peopleleo Hopper charter president John Hodges Ron Rossto reach agreement OMS limit use parking lot model fly ing onlyand preventing motorcycles etc tearing up site lot now fenced locked Big 0 members guests allowed use field 0 MS General Manager Ray Smartis attendance receive charter club surance document showing responsibility club its members Several hundred spectators drawn publicity local paper also attendance enloy flying demonstrations put club mem bers especially pleased attend event Hopper Stream families have friends years Leo being former member Bird Club Since area took opportunity attend Scale Olympics sponsored Riverside Raceway another club worked manage ment motor racing facility obtain flying site talked Connie Vaughn doing spadework form ing Southern California chapter QSAA big beautiful people Connie can contacted 10500 Atlantic Avenue South Gate CA 90280 Betty now Secretary/Treasurer WINGS Womens Inter-National Glider Soaring Any female glider jockeys contact Betty want join join Theres strength numbers Bettys address top column sent copy Mar velo us Mini atures Mal Emhart Northern California Mal showed Southern Alameda County Radio Controllers visited club earlier year showed new scale film Mal next plans show Livermore Valley Airmens Association made return visit Rockwell Eagles Club club still hasnt found flying site attendance suffers because meeting presided over club presi dent Ray Terry Club member Phil Mosko mentioned hes involved making couple films Holly wood Char/ic C/ian Curse Dragon Lady has scenes show ing flying RC models other film will shot Canada called Death Hunt has -scale Bristol will crashed lieu crashing full-size Bristol asked show Marvelous Miniatures did loved next meeting attended brand new model group invited first meeting call themselves HAWKS stands Hughes Aircraft Wireless Kon trol Society club official club Hughes Aircraft hoping company will help obtain site invited clubs vice-president Bob Akita meeting conducted President George Scott showed Modelings Grand Illusions terrific new AMA scale film weekend MAC Show found Fresno Thats didnt see up invitation District X Free Flight Contest Board member Joe Norcross meeting important club celebrating 40th year club strictly Free Flight plan being around another 40 years meeting conducted club president Corky Mullen writes month ly column newsletter inciden tally has around about 35 years Above Corky cake pre pared visit Free Flight model cake towing banner saying Welcome Jim picture taken Bill Booth showed club scale film Model ings Grand Illusions really enjoyed especially pleased over Peanut Scale shots Im open invitations attend meeting want either movies shown meeting let know Dont forget Ive got AMA display booth Its just thing mall show Let know need Ill send THERMALS Alaska 0 Idaho ana S Oregon ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District Xl Vice-Prenident 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Associate Vice-Presidents Al Culver 1807 S von Elm Powoello ID 83201 Simon Dreese Rn 1 Boo 48 Broadview MT 59015 Ed McCollouqh 53 SE 61 Portland OR 97215 Orlando Oly Redo 26608 Dover Co Kent WA 98031 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main St Redmond WA 98052 Dont forget Air Fair Kent Space Center 13th 14th June event sponsored Boeing clubs will feature CL FF RC sailplanes rockets addition will fun things whole family including sky diving etc fun event will something everyone informa tion contact Boeing model clubs Flying Sites subject near dear hearts much help ourselves know have soap box before believe vital hob by/sport recent Executive Council meeting positive action taken start program will great benefit AMA mem bers program will take months devel op end result will clubs better informed about keep acquire find flying sites should ask word keep first list Reason keeping flying sites lot easier other two lot reliable Let us come back point minuteit very important Back program objective build comprehensive set information flying sites first AMA Headquarters has good bit information complete organized help us properly respond particular situations new program will pursue site sources aggressively build kind information other de tails member Flying Site Com mittee can tell you need help get whole thing going As individual member club has undergone flying site problem can serve everyone putting down paper situations have documented better job can done understanding what what given situation what-not-to-do bit important what-to-do Avoiding mistakes import ant doing something positive given site situation basic categories information desired dealing wit-h situation almost did lose flying site overcame objections use site Equally important acquisition flying sites including found dealt worked out what would differently same situa tion next time surely getting pic ture best way help yourself face site problem future help get information Headquarters now Send what can AMA Headquarters attention Flying Sites Back keeping sites Few us spend time necessary keep sites Relation ships owner neighbors ex tremely important Most often stop occasionally ask going will find out about problem before gets big can handle Most owners especial ly government agencies will live lot complaints know working toward solving cannot control everyone flying site tell ask help getting better control good relationship owners cannot overstated Noise safety cannot pushed too hard dont need another lecture Consider however much trouble bad apple club causing Would better attack problem before bad apple has caused major incident Think about No likes SOB make fellow modeler mad often wonder much trouble consider major accident hassle neighbors etc Please write August 1980 85 JUNIO FLIGHT ED WHITTEN Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 Used Styrofoam Plates SchooIs Cafeteria Basis NYC Program June 80 column entitled Just Supposin have idea no aeromodeling program Sort New York City school system Far No sooner issue AMA members hands received letter Herbert Siegel Director Industrial Arts visits Columbia University flying sessions Samuel Gary Supervisor Industrial Arts Howard Kelem President NYC Aerospace Teachers Association Actual ly knew something activity now program described detail several basic models read teaching aids displayed flown Aeromodeling classes regular part curricula schools taking part Aviation including buildingand flying models used teaching courses higher grades actual full-scale flight training ground support courses taught keep costs down styrofoam plates trays collected dining room used beginner model parts except mo tor stick propeller Variety spice life several gliders rubber-powered models have designed Howard Kelem Cal Drucker other teachers de signed use size thickness foam available plates trays Reduced plan Cloud Hopper 17 span ROG fuselage 1 /8x 3/8 hard balsa Fin stabilizer 1/16 thick foam wing cabin 1/8 thick Building easy quick Half-inch wide strips masking tape hold cabin fin fuselage White glue like Elmers joins wing halves cabin stabilizer body tape reinforces wing Dont overlook inexpensive very serviceable material getting program off ground Comes Another Good Book John Kaufmann Fresh Meadows NY brought us excellent book Flying HandLaunched Gliders published William Mor row Company latest book Fly published Doubleday Fly tries reach wider audience having several elementary projects boomerangs paper hang gliders kites etc well foam-built beginner HLG will also enjoy Willet Fly little winged man flits about liven up structions pertinent impertinent comments Right now book hardback $895 perhaps later will come Out paperback book especially lively well solidly informative hope AMA will provide Fly discount companion Johns outstanding book hand-launched gliders West Baden want take special look activity June Northwood Institute West Baden IN happens indoor fly ing point being made AMA Junior Senior flying overlooked fact Juniors Seniors won first five nual NIMAS record trial contests due age groups competing against records own group year Indoor World Champion ships scheduled too Also agenda first Peanut Grand Prix proxy contest sides record index contest MIAMA sponsoring contests both Manhattan Bostonian Cabin models As know Bostonian concept introduced May 79 Junior Flight column Obviously idea catching So far know contests held Lakehurst NYC California first two flown 7g minimum weight California 14g West Baden will 7g experience far minimum weight should go back 1 Og look ward West Baden experience fur ther guidance What think Juniors Seniors should Thats cjuestion next month See ELEVATOR FIN GLUE WINGo/pee I-fE RE CABINI N HALF WING MAKE z PIN TO HOLD RUB August Martin GLUE ELEVATOR TO BOTTO1 OF JSELACE High School- Capt Howard 1e-em Asirstan Pincipal Supevision can Cducasion 86 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1980/08
Page Numbers: 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86
1979 FInancial Report good year financially come far exceeded budget prediction budget showed $1402390 total mem bership income actually received $1508699 gain $106309 Also other income totaled $116080 vs budgeted $96500 gain $19580 actual total income $1624780 before magazine allocation vs budgeted total come $1498890 therefore produced $125890 income fore cast actually net income after deduction expenses $1 98541 plus $20697 magazine result wiped out last years beginning deficit $58135 ended up total year-end surplus cluding magazine profit $161104 According budget obviously conserva tive hindsight expected wipe out previous deficit very strong membership year however produced much bigger net income anyone dared predictinstead losing about 9000 mem bers 1978 total 71230 vs 1979 budget 63579 netted about 3000 less 68376 surprisingly small dip major dues increase Meanwhile 1980 budget also proving very conservative budgeted about 7% increase members currently running little over 10% over 70000 already signed up 1980 Thus stead 74489 members previously budg eted 1980 should expect about two three thousand end result fore should surplus about $100000 instead $77000 previously budgeted such back-to-back surpluses no dues increase 1981 seems necessary though inflation continues escalate membership growth continues should able match inflationthe trend suggests should top 80000 members 1981 good position therefore de spite inflation holding dues line through next year will offering better value dues increase went effectgiving same benefits dollars worth less will almost reduced dues have apprears survived worst part current dues period outlook excellent 1981 John Worth Executive Director AMA Annual Open Meeting As called AMA by-laws An nual Meeting open AMA members hereby announced take place site 1980 National Model Airplane Champion ships Wednesday August 13 8 pm Wilmington Airfield exact building room location will posted official Nats bulletin board airfield AMA BALANCE SHEET DECEMBER 31 1979 Assets Current Assets Cash Checking Accounts 1 58685 Petty Cash11161 Cash Savings Accounts including earned interest ounts Receivable Owed Us Misc Accounts Receivable Nats Sponsor Pledgesi 979 MA Advertising Receivables Employees Loans___________ Deferred Charges MA Future Issue Costs$ Prepaid Insurance Miscellaneous Prepaid Exp 1980 Membership Supplies& Expenses Guaranty Deposits Resale-Supplies Inventory - Nats Souvenir Inventory Paper Inventory Printing & Duplication__________ Fixed Assets Furniture & Equipment -- Contest/N ats Equipment Automotive Equipment -__________ Total Less Reserve De preciation Total Assets 1795072 66000 3765680 44844 2897431 1838250 588923 4520587 270000 1688601 198000 - -$103756821 5671596 181304 - $ 12183096 $8647488 -353688 -584336 -9585512 - $126287734 Liabilities & Fund Balances Current Liabilities Accounts Payable $ 7501 620 Employees Escrow441000 Res Unrelated Bus Tax MA magazine2i216 - $ Deferred Income Membership Dues 1980 - $95053325 Club Charters 1980 158100 FAI Stamps 1980 Amounts held behalf AMA Teams Scale Team $ 102919 Control Line 292940 Indoor Team Program 180943 FF Team Program 1696124 RC Team ProgramSoaring 00 RC Team ProgramAerobatics - 65933 Fund Balances Restricted Scholarship Fund $ 269165 Howard McEntee Fund 109700 AMA Property Fund 846642 Eight-Ball Fund 23000 AMA-FAI Fund Surplus 2540 Russ Barrera Museum Fund 525 Reserve Insurance Claim 3. Unrestricted Deficit 1-1-79 adjusted5813509 Net Income year AMA General19854164 Net Income year Model Aviation2069734 Total Fund Balances Total Liabilities & Fund Balances 70 Model Aviation AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents r ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 8301336 95677025 $2339859 $3859125 - $ 0389 - $ 126287734 Synopsis DI May 3 1980 Executive Council Meeting 1 Competition License time next dues restructuring yet scheduled competitors will required pay special fee obtain stamp will applied AMA membership card order eli gible enter sanctioned competition 2 HO Relocation Obtaining specific written proposal concerning potential Reston VA site suburb Washington DC authorized possible council Vote during bcfore next council meeting 3 Flying Site Representative hiring full-time HQ employee work flying site problems authorized 4 Contest Director Qualification pro gram approved evaluate Contest Direct ors based upon special questionnaire used district vice-presidents questionnaire developed soon possible 5 Show Team Managers proposal authorize free membership per team per year show team manager approved similar free memberships qualified Con test Directors 6 CD Free Memberships return previous policy free CD memberships approved retroactive January 11980 7 Contest Sanctions Beginning January 1 1981 sanctions will cost same$5and free sanctions will discontinued 8 Optional Magazine approved return magazine optional choice effec tive January 11981 9 Executive Director Contract approved require elected council members plus NAA representative vote changes Executive Directors contract also approved cur rent contract would terminate end first council meeting 1981 favor new contract drafted meantime committee composed three council members help AMAs legal coun sel new contract approved current contract will continue force 10 30-Day Trial Memberships ap proved modify recently approved poli cy make membership effective day following postmark date mailing 11 Special Interest Group Recognition previously proposed policy see January 80 minutes approved except requirement annual dues payment de leted also requirement citizens US AMA members changed residents 12 HO Insurance noted executive director AMA comptroller now bonded $100000 other l-IQ employees bonded $50000 13 Business Advisory Committee pro posal approved establish committee provide expert financial guidance HQ Executive Council 14 Show Team Districts agreed new Show Team Policy Committee should asked recommend show teams should operate within own dis tricts coordination avoid conflicts 15 Redistricting Ill VII approved poil should taken districts determine boundaries should changed between 16 AMA No 2 Model Sig Cub tentatively approved pending acceptance manufacturer several suggested changes such prefabbed nose hook bulk kit packs HQ offer 17 Non-Flying Sanctions procedure sanction shopping mall shows similar static model display events approved cluding exemption AMA membership CD requirements such events 18 1979 Financial Statement unanimously approved previously submitted No Members 3327 796 4445 1684 Member DuesRate Juniors0$ 500 Juniors01300 Seniors@750 Seniors@1550 Family Open @ 17001469 Open @ 2500 56317 Booster @ 500 251 Booster @ 1300 87 Total Memberships Partial year credits Total Membership Income Magazines Members 58884 Subtotal Other Income Life Memberships450000 * Less Transferred Property Fund75000 Transferred Film Project100000275000 NAR Service & Affiliation Fees 293400 Contributions Received Toledo Weak Signals180000 Miscellaneous29378 *L Transferred Schlrshp Fund 18875020628 Club Charter Fees3101800 Sanction Insurance146500 Sanction Fees449700 FAI Stamps760300 Supply & Souvenir Sales-Net1027507 Film Rental309400 Interest Income4184233 Misc Member Service Fees1039543 MA Advertising & Other Income _________ Total Other Income Gross Income Deduct Operating Expenses 108797831 Expense Allocation Magazine Magazine Unrelated Business Tax Operating Income Special Projects 1979 Trans AM Net Costs 1839419 Less Budget Allocation Gen Fund J9QQQ 339419 Nats Net Costs 2640703 Less Budget Allocation Gen Fund JQ99QQ 1640703 FF World Champs Net Income344413 Less Transferred AMA/FAI FundA4413 _________ Net Income 19 1980 8udget An updated version incorporating changes voted Janu ary 80 meeting approved also approved executive director should receive 3% cost-of-living increase per other employees amount having cluded previously approved budget New additions updated budget Continued page 78 Total $ 1663500 1034800 3333750 261 0200 2497300 140792500 125500 1131 00 152170650 1300672 150869978 47107200 103762778 jjQ0j1 115370789 J4293536503 21834286 Magazine Allocation Per Member Total Member Magazines $800$636800 8001347200 80045053600 80069600 47107200 48137989 15261328 18720567 65827767 63758033 2069 734 *Contribution & Life membership donations earmarked specific Funds Donors AUgUSt 198071 AMA INCOME STATEMENT FOR 12 MONTHS ENDING DECEMBER 31 1979 Presidents OUTLK Earl F Witt 26 Warwick Drive Chambersburg PA 17201 MAY COUNCIL MEETING May Executive Council Meeting will reported detail elsewhere ever some actions have received much membership interest input taken council apparently reflecting position majority membership First full-time posi tion Flying Site Assistant Coor dinator approved Second free CD membership restrictions instituted January Executive Council Meet ing rescinded Third council voted eliminate mandatory maga zine subscription membership 1981 RULE CHANGE CYCLE new 1980-81 AMA rule books printed distributed four months rule year Ideally rules should out member ship four months before new rule year order give competition mod elers ample time make necessary changes upcoming competition two year cycle established give ample proposal comment review decision time felt year cycle resulted arbitrary rule changes meet deadline rule book late often available until middle contest season part rule making procedures managed appointed officials working rule proposals dur ing spare time com pensation knowing personal circumstances time available contest board member would un fair pass judgment profi ciency nor would terminating appoint ments replacing board members meet deadlines has suggested insure meeting schedules since replacements unknown quantity Therefore would like propose three year rule cycle would retain two year rule change procedures should insure having competition rule books possession least six months prior effective date would like have membership opinion proposal NATIONAL CL SOCIETY Laird Jackson has taken another step toward creating often discussed Na tional Control Line Society has cir culated letter among key control line organization officers columnists proposing such society heartily endorse proposal feel should receive support control line interests organization would similar National Free Flight Society opinion successful model socie ties Control line fliers relatively small part AMA membership further fragmented orga nizationally respective phases control line numbers rather small promoting objectives An umbrella organization such National Control Line Society would give control line interests enoughstrength membership effectively provide continuing leadership support specialized control line publication CONFLICT OF INTEREST As members may have read other model magazines Mr Hurst G Bowers has written open letter President AMA Possibly Mr Bowers responding request membership input thereby brought up matter has long matter deep concern think demands response explanation members AMA following paragraph Mr Bow ers statement issue Another matter becoming quite apparent can untold damage entire modeling hobby country cliq ism political infighting within AMA Specifically gains dis tinct impression some elected offi cials may using positions maneuver employment within organization salaried staff members Much has said regarding prac tice double dipping federal em ployees much repugnant within organization such remove grounds doubt 72 Model Aviation Relaxing between sessions FAI meetings lounge French Aero Club area believe elected official should required sign pledge accept AMA salaried em ploy ment position within period less three years after leaving elected office should also apply members elected officials fami ly There should no grandfather clause should done once As experienced executive know recognize hazards absence such provision by-laws published policy ganization such AMA Therefore Im sure will use good office immediately implement such policy provide exemplar leadership being first sign pledge Although would go far call AMAs hiring practices double dip ping since elected officials AMA paid shadow such hiring practices has concerned pros pect being employed AMA Executive Director being held over conscientious AMA elected appointed officer casts suspicion actions vote controversial sues voting convictions representation electorate voting obtain favor future employer puts indi vidual position having conflict interest should exist organization such councils authority matter hiring AMA employees hiring Executive Director Although John Worth President council appointed him Executive Direc tor 1963 special situation will read History Acade Model Aeronautics Willis C Brown Dick Black will see Academy time Executive Director about months operating funds bank no money offer Executive Director feel extremely fortunate time history have area three officers former officer pitch help run Academy John Worth AMA President Carl Wheeley AMA Secretary/Treasurer Maynard Hill District IV Vice President former President Walt Good Coun cil appointed John Worth Executive Director voted Maynard Hill Pres ident 1964 Apparently another time history another staff member con sidered position page 48 AMA history Carl Wheeley re ported people suggested become Executive Director 1955 AMA President Keith Storey other council members recognized modeling expertise important running such association felt position Executive Director should filled person experi ence fields fund raising public relations organizational manage ment shadow conflict interest has existed some form another over various AMA officials several times history Johnny Clemens President number discussions ideas would have put Johnny AMAs payroll some manner last proposal presented Executive Director have AMA lease build ing Dallas AMA museum conjunction Johnnys hobby shop return use AMA leased space would manage museum latest situation has under discussion some months has Executive Directors announce ment hiring Vince Mankowski District IX Vice-President Assist ant Executive Director Prior election AMA Presi dent daughter AMA em ployee Between time elected termination employment found quite uncomfortable diffi cult impartial interests Implementing policy may dif ficult under current circumstances however will Mr Bowers suggests provide leadership respect being first make such pledge time would like assure membership 32 plus years have actively involved AMA have never sought employment Academy Although will al ways willing work assist way will benefit AMA mem bers will seek nor accept employ ment Academy Model Aero nautics As other elected prospective officers will have leave up own individual consciences whether will make such pledges Since foregoing written have informed Executive Director District VII Vice-Presi dent Geoff Styles has employed Flying Site Coordinator MEMBERSHIP MEETING As part AMA bylaws meet ing held year general membership Since National Cham pionships bring largest varied attendance natural AMA picked meeting place through years attend ance meeting has fallen off last year believe council members attendance general members obvious mail received council Headquarters reason lack attendance apathy problem other things essential running Nats seems lack publicity about meeting Years ago events competitors fewer everyone hung out specific area needed simple announcement-to day because large number con testants numerous locations times events make simple announce ments impossible year council has asked Headquarters publicize nual meeting council may have opportunity speak one-toone basis members about needs would like kickoff publicity about meeting announcing will National Model Airplane Championships Wilmington OH Wednesday August 13th Although exact time place has selec ted usually early evening dormitory lounges Check AMA Headquarters Nation als Nats News time place hope see members possible present August 198073 Joe Bridi Giant Scale Long Beach SECRETARY-TREASURERS REPORT Jim McNeiII AMA Secretary-Treasurer 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Mr Harvey C Neel York Area RC Club York PA wrote letter some time ago am answering til now am sending advance copy information members chartered club behalf club members Harvey states give good report monies accounted come AMA Headquarters good report spent firm belief no employee member executive board shall allowed personal use funds belong AMA statement shows employees allowed use AMA money no interest benefit demand halted etc. practice has now stopped Har vey no longer staff members borrow AMA money last time looked Mr Carl Maroney owed $1291 home office does maintain policy small advances against salary hour ly employees As Secretary/Treasurer has approval question $18885 Retire ment Fund since non-profit ganization seems like expense should set up type organization increase over $4000 year can see headed much will increase dues coming years disagree Harvey AMA matching fund basis penny penny individual employee up 5% though Federal Government allows up 15% half employee half Academy fund assigned insurance company invests Non-profit non-profit dues money dues money hold good employees have run business like business want complete breakdown salaries what part employee pays retirement plan am going publish per sonal information magazine ever salaries par lower comparable wages DC area AMA running red feel scholarship program worth though small amount eliminated would add about $1000 balance end year members dues could cut small margin prime factors responsible non-profit status Harvey element helping Juniors hav ing scholarship program thousand dollar drop overall bucket per haps single best investment AMA could possibly make wish wish persons trying help Juniors did agree make maga zine mandatory above fur nish $10750 worth free magazines officers CDs real slap face since figure over 1500 free copies rest us must pay Youve got point Mr Neel nice soap opera two sides Let say 1 council voted last meeting restore magazine option 2 Some thought being given now requiring Contest Directors earn free memberships pay extra magazine Please give us breakdown $14000 staff travel Either travel lot sure lot road Staff travel includes shipping em ployees Nats annually clerical Also travel trade shows etc public relations watch expense too Will please explain AMA money invested projected income $20000 interest seems very small looks okay us really watch investiture money vested safely Last least $53000 spent FAI NAA Will take serious look plus Nats loss es believe very expensive few people benefit Lets take NAA first Without NAA would no AMA AMA part NAA affiliate National Aeronautic Association NAA officially designated organization US FAI Paris AMA official body represent modeling Without umbilical cord would dissolve tomorrow would out business people under stand first join AMA unfamiliar competition flying cost SOc/adult member Last year paid $28893 NAA parent ganization send no money FAI spend money annually flying teams delegates Paris sometimes hosting World Championships events have mixed feelings about Na tionals year fly pro vide patronage However Secretary Treasurer suggested important Nats officials either find some way stop losing money aban don forget dropped bomb January Florida council meeting hope have answered some questions would like invite members York PA RC Club Washington DC visit home office guests will tell what day coming year Ill drive up Birmingham have 74 Model Aviation Pictured L-R Chuck Berry Cora Puzon Cora lady flier long 17-year history Birmingham RC Association Cora sporting 60 Webra powered RCM Trainer fascinated hobby secretly vows another year shell beat man club lot farther drive Ill glad come pick day see woman holding two ignition antique engines Miss Lulie E Baugh age 2 Two similar ones will given away free October Mr Tommy MacLaughlins annual Old Timer Contest Pensacola FL Nothing have win free flight competition SAM rules apply Pre-1943 chuck glider pre-1943 towline glider SAM rules apply Mr Ron Sharpton buddy Coolie Reynolds furnishing en gines prizes Any questions write Ron Sharpton Route 1 Box 213-C Daytona Beach FL 32014 have screaming about ignition engine theyre giving away Pensacola free Come get OK Dear Secretary/Treasurer item last month about Horrace Cains comments deserves answer concerning claim waste involved AMAs participation Toledo RC Conference asks AMAs higher paid people clerical help could selling patches Well same reason various manufacturers send top people Joe Bridi companys booth also Glen Hazel Siga foose Dave Brown etc gave basic oversimplified swer PR top people answer ques tions listen problems get pulse feel AMA members talk potential non-members about pects AMA should kept mind too AMA handles thousands dollars ledo selling Nats sponsorships magazine advertising hundreds memberships other things besides patches Furthermore having HQ executive staff members Toledo AMA actually saved moneyclerks get paid overtime execu tive staff doesnt worked far longer 8 hours three days gave up weekend home impor tantly because wanted offering own spare time hours providing AMA higher level help less cost would have possible sending clerks instead As justification top people Toledo about elected Execu tive Council members themselves least five hand including AMA pres ident secretary-treasurer Toledo obviously important enough AMA well represented Im sure council members thought wasteful would stay home themselves Several vice-presidents other districts paid own wayHorrace Cain however submitted bill travel reimbursement Meanwhile AMA HQ employees Toledo sold enough goods services pay cost having did fabulous job PR well AMA officers scene including some Mr Horrace Cains district praised HQ effort Toledo deservedly J Worth Executive Director MORE Dear Jim reading Secretary/Treasur ers report July 1980 issue have couple suggestions reference member ship related problems reference Mr James R Deans nonreceipt 1980 license left feeling Mr Dean felt HQs fault did receive card wonder other members got same im pression! check records indicates made no mention yet new address simply informed us new address would effective certain date could have sent li cense correct address suggestion publish prob lem letters perhaps can use teach members avoid same pitfalls above case point learn al ways give effective date address change know initiate change provide continuous service Another subtle point Mr Deans prob lem evidently processed renewal much faster thought wouldOther wise would have Oregon ad dress receive license Perhaps can illustrate positive points problem situ ation future reports other suggestion concerns request members write concerning problems appreciate interest being responsive membership feel routine membership problems can better handled HQ staff direct basis member writes directly HQ gets handled immediately because staffed routinely handle functions members write may delayed somewhat depending schedule HQ ends up handling complaint anyway Perhaps can encourage member write HQ send copy way problem gets immediate attention still aware problem respond problem will copy response Please accept above gesture help provide better service member seems critical please view attempt helpful Sincerely William K Smythe Membership Director AMA HQ Sate Flying No Accident Minutes utive Council Meeting January 19 1980 Sheraton Airport Motel Orlando FL following attendance President Earl Witt Chambersburg PA Secretary/Treasurer Jim McNeill Birmingham AL Executive Director John Worth Fairfax VA Vice Presi dent District Clifton Piper Atkinson NH VP-Il John Grigg Lockport NY VP-Ill Dave Brown Cincinnati OH VP-IV Chuck Fore man Mechanicsville VA VP-V Bill Mathews Birmingham AL AVP Glenn Lee Batavia IL proxy VP-VI Horrace Cain VP-VII Geoffrey Styles Whitefish Bay WI Past Presi dent Johnny Clemens Dallas TX proxy VP-VIII John Embry VP-IX Vince Mankow ski Bellevue NE VP-X Jim Scarborough Re dondo Beach CA VP-XI Homer Smith Seattle WA Also attending Richard Jackson AVP-SC Charles Alba LA Ron Morgan Nats Execu tive Committee Present AMA Headquarters Execu tive Staff Frank Ehling Technical Director Gisele Jackson Comptroller Micheline Madi son FAI/Contest Boards Director Larry Bo lich Special Events Director regular meeting AMA Execu tive Council brought order 900am President chaired meeting Note districts VI VIII repre sented proxies did have voting privileges maximum number votes 12 9 Vice Presidents President Secretary/ Treasurer Executive Director I APPROVAL OF NOVEMBER 19 1979 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MOVED seconded accept draft version minutes motion failed 1 IX 11 against Subsequently suggested changes re viewed several accepted thus MOVED seconded accept No vember 1979 minutes corrected motion passed uanimously II AGENDA previously published agenda augmented subsequent items Council members MOVED seconded approve agenda amended motion passed unanimously President commented produce agenda dictated Council inputs required latest three weeks ahead Council meeting subsequent items received will appear published agenda Ill INSURANCE Commercial Show Teams Sponsors Discussion item concentrated upon December 1979 fatal accident Shea Stadi um New York need prudent dealing subject print generally agreed AMA members should apprised circumstances facts accident publication Mode/Aviation information approved insurance company MOVED seconded material regardless source appear Model Aviation concerning fatal New York accident Shea Stadium will re Continued page 77 AUgUSt 198075 AMA EXPENSE STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING 12/31/79 Expense Salaries$45097674 Annuity1560495 Payroll Taxes2901819 Total related salaries Rent Approx 5000 sq ft *Tele phones Postage & Freight exclusive membership processing Membership Processing & Postage Membership Insurance Rule Books Public Relations Awards Film Projects-Production Travel Equip Rental Film Library-HQ Service Officer Service VP Budget Council Mtgs etc Magazine Officers CDs etc Staff Travel-Council Trade Shows Mtgs Office Supplies Stationery Office Equipment maintenance Dues Subscriptions Printing & Xerox Professional Fees Legal & Audit Insurance General Depreciation Bad Debts Personal Property Taxes Licensing FAI Teams Programs Meetings Allocation** NAA Divisional Fee 1979 Trans Am Allocation 1979 Nats Allocation Scholarship Fund Allocation Totals Exclusive MA Mag Direct Costs Model Aviation Magazine Direct Costs Res Unrelated Bus Tax Model GeneralMembershipAviation AdminjstrServicesMagazine Total $ 49559988 $ 3079562 1300900 2722025 9271551 13409194 392950 3325620 93177 3299202 5799 3679772 1158534 1052000 1948411 192955 191224 1738568 1891478 1376623 1124962 104611 200125 2889300 2889300 1500000 1000000 1 000 00 109497831 8607688 434962 650500 $13381200 1539800 195100 7027771327356 9271551 13409194 392950 93177 3299202 5799 3679772 1158534 645052 682049 48212 105241 503320 1891478 1376623 1124962 104611 200125 10 0000 25414084 584500 77200 19100 574620 40772571 48137989 358716 _________ __________ Total Expense$157994536 $ 25414084 $ 40772571 **Actual expenditures year $281 2439 balance AMA-FAI Fund surplus $14189900 342900 *direct cost FAI & Contests Nets $ 7434000 461900 195100 Public Relations $ 5947200 300000 260200 291712265149135031 3325620 292262 28943 28683 86928 406948 194800 19300 19100 260800 2889300 2889300 1000000 1526132816035697 48137989 358716 __________ $63758033$16035697 194800 19300 19100 31 2900 1500000 12014151 $ 12014151 AMA Headquarters Organization JOHN WORTH [~iyDirecsor Contests Records Printing Supply Service Museum Bonus Coupons Trophies Delta Dart Youth Programs Public Relations Show Teams Hats PR Trade Shows Displays Exhibits Promo ticinal Materials Sajety Code Insurance FCC Iiaison Frequency Committee Firing Sites Noise Accident Reports Hall Fame Officer Supplies Scholarship Program Executive Director Co rrespovdcvce Accounting Finances Budget Investments Rules Proposals Contests Boards Team Selection World Records World Chain pionships FA Coordination Special Interest roups Address Changes Insurance Certificates Supply & Service Member Club & Chapter Services Iicense Problems Subscriptions Film Library Hats Processing Computer Services Mailing CARLWHEELEY FRANK EHLING LARRYBOLICH CARIMARONEY JOYCE HAGER GISELEJACKSON MICHELINE MADISON KIPSMYTHE Publications DirTechnical DirSpec Events DirAdministr AsstExecutive SecComptrollerFAI/CB DirectorMembership Dir BILIWINTERDEBBIEDEWSANNMASSALEDENISEHEWITTDIANEHAWLEY EditvrSunctians SecSpec Events AsstLINDA BROWNAccaccntvg Ast Clerk Typist DEBBIE RENAULTMARY ANNE CIIRTIN Editarial AstAccosrttitt Clerk ROSS MaMULLEN Assistant Editer HERB SILBERMANN Art Directer JOHNNIE SHIPLEY Pablicatiaris Astt Permasent Part-Time s-Tempvrary Pan-Time takes lot people administrate needs membership organization over 70000 members chart notes names various positions along brief listing noting people and/or departments handle various areas administration Over next few months staff will added fur ther Assistant Executive Director full time Flying Site Aid representative also another secretary Meanwhile 1980 expected alltime record membership year least 750001 further expectation over 81000 members 1981 NORMA CIIRLINGSANDREA PETERSON Club SecretarySecretary MIKE WOODFOLKcAROL MERFELD Mail ClerkMembership Cvvrd ART STEINER Stack Clerk ANTHONY HOLMES Stack Clerk MARY BuRROuGHS ELAINE FLINT Reveptianists SHIRLEY SHIPLEY Pls & Mitrvvraphivt LORRAINE MATHER HILDA PAULSEN Clerk Clerk -r IANET CLIFTONGLORIA COOK Clerh Clerk 76 Model Aviation As 6/2/80 lIlvcdel elation Magazine Plans orders Advertising Contents Hobby Shop Sales Phctos Articles Minutes 1/19/80 Cont page 75 viewed cleared insurance company lawyer motion passed 9 3 against II IV Pres Careful scrutiny given Presi dents proposed message membership concerning New York accident addi tional notes Executive Director After discussion combined message accept ed Council MOVED seconded submit re view attorney representing AMA New York accident Presidents message includes added paragraphs Ex ecutive Director motion passed amended 5A 11 1 against V AMENDED seconded third paragraph Presidents message changed less specific statement add assurance insurance coverage con tinues AMA members amendment passed 11 1 against V B Excluding Professionals Insur ance Coverage subject coverage professionals ie paid perform air shows model flying demon strations discussed view possibly exclude AMA liability protection Noting comment AMAs legal coun sel Executive Director advised Council definition professional conditions under coverage would would apply must stated AMA insurance company put position interpreting professional non-professional situations Executive Director further advised issue may solved adopting regu lations Safety Code covering condi tions acceptable operations rather attempting define professionals ban ning anyone MOVED seconded adopt follow ing language added AMAs Safety Code air shows model flying demon strations single straight line must estab lished side flying other side spectators Only per sons essential flight operations permitted flying side line others must spectator side Flying over spectator side line prohibit ed unless beyond control pilots [and will void AMA insurance protection pilots] exceptions may per mitted under special circumstances involving consideration site conditions model size weight speed power must joint ly approved AMA President AMA Executive Director motion passed unanimously amend ed 6A AMENDED seconded strike phrase will void AMA insurance protec tion pilots amendment passed 11 1 against Ill Note 1015 am President Executive Director departed attend short meeting Wings Wheels Museum Secretary/Treasurer chaired Presi dents absence IV BANNING OF NITROMETHANE Council discussed question length con cluding general consensus ConMA MAGAZINE INCOME AND EXPENSE STATEMENT year ending December 31 1979 Income Allocated Membership Subscriptions 58884 @ $8$47107200 Direct Advertising Income$15916050 Less Res Bad Debts -500000 Less Agency & Cash Disc. 2071530 - $13344520 Hobby Shop2823156 Other Subscriptions Plans Income-net Free Distributions Officer CD etc Subtotal-Direct Income Total Income Expenses Direct Costs Editorial Expenses Monthly Columnists Drafting Articles Plans Pictures Production Costs Composition Typesetting etc Art & Photo Color Separation Printing Supplies Circulation Expenses Postage Label & Sort Advertising Expenses Commissions - Printing Postage Administrative Costs Telephone Insurance Promotion & Dues Miscellaneous - Travel Total Direct Costs Allocated Expenses % gen AMA exp Salaries & Payroll Tax-Circulation - Salaries & Payroll Tax-Advertising Rent Miscellaneous Office Postage Printing Total Allocated Expenses Total Allocated & Direct Costs Income before taxes Reserve DC Unrelated Bus Tax Reserve Fedl Unrelated Bus Tax Net Income test Board problem Council need rule issue present V AWARDS A AMA Awards MOVED seconded passed issue two Distinguished Service Awards two Supe rior Service Awards Award Excel lence 1115 am President resumed chair B Nets Awards Frank Ehling re sponsible obtaining Nats trophies/awards asked Council approval 1980 trophy design noted considerable savings could result different style recent years asked Coun cil decide whether retain former de sign change less expensive alternative MOVED seconded accept Mr Eh - - 480405 3952 - $17562033 1158534 $18720567 $65827767 - 80500 1066774 3809082 - - 2399225 - - 522952 58945 - - 23311747 18200 2796068 664692 2541882 6773917 1235487 245360 50000 9180 47673 106305 - 6356356 27311069 3460760 10551286 458518 $48137989 12386500 1803400 - 342900 - 349888 - 291712 -86928$1 5261 328 - - 147503 - 211213 $63399317 2428450 5.L16 $ 9734 lings Nats trophy proposal 1980 based economical design motion passed unanimously abs stained VI ABSENTEE VOTING report AMAs legal counsel dated January 14 1980 File No 1808 dealing legality allowing VP cast written vote ab sent Council meeting concludes permissible taking account following condition absent Executive Council members vote counted having entered actual meeting present quorum would have actual attendance general consensus Council will allow absent Council member written signed yes no vote specific agenda item has published ad vance meeting next page August 198077 VII INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR PRO FESSIONAL CLASS FLIERS AND MANU FACTURERS CATEGORY Mr Worth ad vised insurance company willing find someone give us type coverage AMA has define categories Dis cussion indicated confusion concerning subject agen da regard intent suggested perhaps terminology misleading word commercial substituted categories fliers MOVED seconded table issue motion failed 5 for7 against II III V VII XI SIT Pres MOVED seconded refer issue back original proposer Grigg-Il clarification what being sought refer ence professional commercial categories submit specific proposal motion passed unanimously IV ab stained Minutes concluded next month Synopsis Cont page 71 approved amounts hire assistant executive director new flying site repre sentative 20% increase council member expense allowances plus $15 per day food allowance council meetings $10000 a HQ mini-computer accounting 20 Surplus Fund Investments approved continue current policy guaranteed insured investments 21 Key Man Insurance agreed additional offers should sought con cerning such coverage protect AMAs inter est case executive director incapacity 22 Annual Open Meeting Wednesday August 13th Nats Wilmington approved general membership meeting 23 Nats Council Lodging approved council members participate both Nats council meeting November 9 Annual Open Meeting will provided dormitory lodging Saturday through Wednesday 24 W C Logos approved AMA-hosted world championships names AMA FAI will required part logo design 25 Expense Documentation approved executive director should present what financial reporting procedures required both AMA employees volunteer officers also noted secretary/treasurer February 15th deadline submitting requestsfor reimburse ment previous year expenses 26 Pyrotechnics Ban An immediate ban show teams use pyrotechnics ap proved except model rocket operation accordance National Association Rocketry Safety Code 27 Show Team Competition ban competition between show teams wasapproved prevent teams trying outdo other manner compromise safety 28 Awards Several awards approved details published following presenta ions 29 1981 RC Soaring WC Approval tentatively given US-hosted event pend ing specific details proposer possible offering later year FAI 30 Nats-Type Meets Outside US Ap proval given principle Nats-type events Alaska Hawaii Puerto Rico VP appropriate district em powered authorize such event per year also approved AMA provide 15 trophies such mini-Nats Puerto Rico 1980 31 Delta Dart CDs approved provide free membership direct Delta Dart contest upon receipt HQ written report meet pictures suit able publication Further details will provided after council approval official meeting min utes published after Nats council meeting Connecticut Maine achusetts Hampshire Rhode stand S Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinssn NH 03811 Aaoecatn VieePreodonto Robert C Brodear 405 Main Street Nashua NH 03060 Raymond Giboaieau 39 High So. Old Town ME 04468 George Parker 7 Paul Dr Lee MA 01238 Mike Schindter 5 Bolduc Dr. Ledyard CT 06339 Witlion Wiihur6 Lauret Ave. Kittery ME 03904 Well another council meeting has come gone again some fur flew some nitt-gritties gotten down As will surely read issue vote go back optional Model viation magazine squeaker eight seven vote created lot emotion during vote am truly sorry have seen great disappointments chagrin suffered favored continuation mandatory magazine vote favor optional result strong desire District people have way inputs New England solidly favor optional ex pressed desire will part con tinue take magazine seems just didnt like have jammed down throats count hap pening sure vote may come up again after some unexpected changes council between now effective date Janu ary 1981 absence improper proxy allowed simple yes no vote change heart allegiance outlook moral obligation could turn around again Stay tuned folks resignation Bill Winter has tendered immediate acceptance ac tion reportedly because council decision go optional magazine Mr Winter will missed humor rhetoric Happy flying Bill am truly sorry vote did support views ideas about editorial rights privileges true democratic process utilized us no personal animosity assured nitty Now grit ty What about great AMA presidential race So far three contenders note Homer Smith John E Clemens incumbent president Earl Witt Only two will ballot printed October Maybe some others will flush up three sound solid contenders Clemens will hard beat makes ballot Earl Witt has worked hard goals beliefs tenure thus far Homer does have visi bility image others can make up basic intelligence dedication own goals Stay tuned too folks Flying site losses still major concern us throughout country approval hiring full-time person DC improtant department has given sparsely-populated New England having problems sound program maintaining develop ing flying sites already started litera ture advice available asking Watch better information action important area couple letters recently distributed council members members large have concerned two letters state disap proval hiring council members other officers full-time employees first place find impossible believe letters spontaneous second place might considered anti-discriminatory Sort Bakke case perhaps After didnt too badly hiring john Worth Executive Director fresh position AMA president now did Wonder has planting such seeds Maybe kind apprenticeship worthwhilewhat chang ing picture New Jersey York II DISTRICT REPORT Jehn C Grigg District II Vice-President 6387 Budget Drive Lsckport NY 14094 Aesociate Vico-Prosidents Pete Bia,chini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 John Byrve 36-29 213th St Bayside NY 11361 Frank Dresch 9 Siitiom Ave Piscutumay NJ 08854 Hank Likes 46 Cory Dr Tomo River NJ 06753 Adam Suttier 50 Randi Rd. No A-2 Schenectady NY 12309 tank Smith 2 Lorraine Ave Auburn NY 13021 month discuss National issues no better place start re view some major items acted May meeting Executive Council very narrow eight seven vote magazine Model Aviation returned its former optional status effective January 1981 Pressure re-vote issue next meeting August 9 just before Nats will last opportunity year alter decision have strong feel ings either way write immediately intention call re-vote will guided majority response plea must have response hands later August 5 opportu nity direct voice AMA affairs District II residents response please Remember 50-entry minimum Class contest qualify CD free membership Gone Repealed Retroactive January 1 1980 Good move following up bad move However no step back some compensatory action case es tablished flat fee $500 sanctions eliminated issuance free sanctions policy past Now can repeal $50 deposit film rental charged char tered clubs will have furthered mem ber support services flying site director position created funding established Now remains establish job description find right man interested know someone write Chuck Foreman VP Dis trict IV chairman committee important established budget 78 Model Aviation hire true Assistant Executive Director man offered position has accepted put trust judgement may rest assured truly fine gentleman well-qualified individual has offered position earlier proposal recognition Special interest Groups published Model Aviation accepted minor modifica tions significant problems present Contest Board set ups expect board members expert areas category case Joe Friend have very knowledge able board member can expect member board know enough about facet category make best decision issue Doubtful Rec ognition Special Interest groups could lead revision Contest Board procedures wherein groups establish rules interest areas possibility long way offpossibly five years great PR effort deemed worthy enough supported up $1500 matching funds general treasury event denied MODEL AVIATION DAY New York Only Districts II VI Secretary/Treasurer Executive Director supported motion suppose remainder council feels dont need favorable publicity help offset recent bad press Damn leaves full support effort Greater NY Association placed immediate ban use pyrotechnics AMA show teams due inherent danger Both ground aerial pyrotechnics banned might add ruling would apply activities volving flight model aircraft subject show teams Chuck Foreman Executive Council coordinator show team matters directed draw up guidelines teams crossing over other districts other show team areas minimize conflicts council also granted free membership manager show team basis does least much work Contest Director Once again subject relocating Head quarters discussed once again no firm plan However viable idea yet come forth presented form possible relocation Reston VA planned community located 18 miles west DC five miles Dulles Airport Con sidering probable near-doubling rent next year considering NAA may willing rent us Reston considering could finally own landlord idea appears favorable like Hutchinson KS Springfield OH Reston easily accessible scheduled airlines vicinity several federal agen cies need access Youth Program has long needed second model follow after Delta Dart council accepted Youth Committee recommendation select Sig Cub fill need recommendation Sig minor mods incorporated im prove prefab kit formed landing gear sorely needed improvement nose bearing die-cutting Overall should make fine follow-on model Dart Maybe next line should con trol line model Next month back District II news Dont forget write about magazine issue Just few words enoughoptional mandatory See next month Ohio sylvania S West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill Vice-President 8534 Huddleston Street Cincinnati OH 45236 Associate Vics-Praidanna Joe Elben 36980 valley Forge Or. Solon OH 44139 Francis Fluhorcy 504 21st St. vienna wv 26101 Corky Heitman SR 108 North Holgato OH 43527 Laird Jackwn 1025 Walnut St. Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Shelkey 217 Euclid Ass. Scoctdale PA 15683 Well another month has gone boards included Executive Council meeting well quite number club meetings start contest season May council meeting among interesting Ive attended started out Friday department-by-department tour Headquarters detailed explana tion department operates During tour PR Department Larry Bolich unveiled new stand-up display card unit aimed hobby shops great looking unit should help growth Academy Check local retail hobby shop see tour Head quarters very helpful council members attended Saturday meeting few things came up affect district first being rescinding new require ments free CD membership came result letters council proves again responsiveness coun cil demands membership further voted eliminate buy get free sanction situation future standardize sanction fees $500 re gardless class sanction ie B AA etc significant accomplishment May council meeting vote make magazine optional 1981 Headquarters people along some VPs felt should remain manditory prefer cal itIncluded automatically membership slim majority including myself voted make optional next year Although must admit agree op tional magazine supported motion pri marily response letters re ceived subject well polls taken various club meetings Ive attended suspect havent heard last subject Id appreciate officers club taking straw vote its members sending results Ill know specifically stand comes up again Another subject sincere interest Dis trict Ill members apparent desire part lower peninsula Michigan AMA members become part District Ill rather remain part District VII seems get Detroit area hotbed Michigan modeling rest district necessary drive 800 miles around Lake Michigan drive through two other districts Ill VI make trip 200 miles Consequently activity out side own state District III rather other states own district theyd rather join District III re main isolated part District VII per sonally have nothing against becoming part district have decided take vote members District III determine want accept lower penin sula Michigan district should receive ballot shortly Dont forget Nats Ohio August 10-17 youre planning enter please consider volunteering help con tacting John Markunes 832 Stutely P1 Miamisburg OH 45342 phone 1-513-8667623 See ya around district Gear DOWN locked Delaware rict Colombia laed h Carolina IVVirgicia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Associate VicePresidents Wayne Abernenhy 5221 Marlboro Fikn Hillside MD 20027 Bob Chunspine 206 Tipron Rd Newport News VA 23606 Howard Cnispin 611 Beechwood Charlottesville VA 22901 V Bill Helws 20130 Tyvola Rood Charlotte NC 28210 Scotny Moyer 11 Orchard lone Wilwington OF 19609 John Preston 7012 Emma Court Falls Church VA 22042 Charles Spear 910 Holly Lone Mocksville NC 27028 May Executive Council meeting over have some good news some bad news First good news council approved hiring flying site coordinator AMA Headquarters left now find right person job hire him get him started procuring flying sites up-dating correspondence clubs about flying site proposals will very big assist club program could best moves AMA has made quite council has also reconsidered free Contest Director license program reverted back original licensing procedures have last few years am sure good decision will please hard-working CDs See does pay write letters AMA think some thing wrong Now bad news vote eight seven council voted make maga zine Model v/at/on optional January 81 know lot AMA members raised hell magazine made part dues package sent loads letters AMA Headquarters protest mandatory subscription actual facts show 30% membership opposed magazine being mandatory 70% wanted magazine guess first time can remember minority wins Well now its majoritys turn swamp Headquarters letters support magazine have approximately two half months before next coun cii meeting August So want con tinue get Model v/at/on part AMA membership have fight Ill tell little secretthe main reason first entry IRS letter reinstated tax-exempt status AMA fact disseminated info ALL members through publication Model v/at/on Now what think IRS going find out dont require member take publi cation Can imagine what would cost AMA license lose tax-exempt status costs lot run AMA THINK ABOUT IT Now lets fight magazine start cards letters coming AMA August 1980 79 Headquarters wouldnt ask help did think best terest AMA its membership guess time will just have put faith trust VP give hand taking time write letter support Model v/at/on Whats Happening District IV Northern Virginia Radio Control Club NVRC Woodbridge RC Club teaming up year Un-Contest contest Quantico Marine Base June 28-29 scale contest getting bigger year Make plans attendyou will enjoy First State RC Club FSRC has new field now reports its big might add control line circle could valuable addition club interested fliers Central Virginia Radio Control Associa tion Fred Simmons announced opportuni ty CVRCA put fun fly GEs annual picnic month September Chandler Mountain Road Plant Any member interested participating contact Fred Tidewater Model Soaring Society hear Woody Blanchard TMSS will trying break indoor RC record Seems has found some high-capacity batteries has shot two-to-three hour flight range best VP columns have seen Model Aviation July 1980 issue page 80 written Vince Mankowski VP District IX Please read it tells like Thanks Vincel wish said Well thats month folks See contests 9o Alabama ida gia issippi to Rico V South Carolina essee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 35209 Ainode Vtcs-Prmdento John Gorday 115 Bayberry Lane Jackson MS 39212 Richard Jackson 108 Thornles Charleston Heights SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Bunyan Dr. Doiray Beach FL 33444 Phillip McDowell 8521 Rolling Fork Dr Nashnilla TN 37205 Joseph Micalizzj SR 00866 Box 1532 Folardo PR 00648 Ed Moorrrson 70 Fifth SO. Shelimar FL 32579 Harry Sherarn PG Box 4506 Birmingham AL 35206 Tow Thecker 239CC Lawroncenjlle Hwy. Decatur GA 30033 Slowly surely getting Junior Program underway So far has no particular shape definite direction coming existence Ed Whitten has working years finally got page Model v/at/On also primarily responsible having Sig Cub adopted AMAs begin ners program Flying Models has given Juniors big boost Earl Van Gorders two-page col umn AVP Richard Jackson has also contribu ted Junior Program proud father Jonathan Jackson born May 13 1980 old class mate Marion Institute Jay McKee recently sent picture 12year-old son David new Sig Kadet anxious fly David still learning stage doing quite well Another Junior doing great things Willie Kimzy shown picture below flying model Gossamer Condor No fellow picture below Junior willing pitch Junior Program Thats District IV VP Chuck Foreman Sig Cub built last Executive Council meeting built meeting council member got kit study build use promote Junior Program No fellow picture below Junior either Its Dr Boyd little red wagonwhich uses carry around equipment Dr Boyd member Chottrnnnga RC Cluh Members club alerted mc po tential problem Coca-Cola seems Tom Bates noticed radio controlled robot front local Coke plant stopped discovered controlled seven-channel Kraft 72160 blue white Coca-Cola Company has about 200 throughout country So far CocaCola Company has very cooperative local clubs regarding frequency conflicts AVP Tom Thacker busy Atlanta try ing help get some control line kit buyers join local control line clubs AVP Ed Moorman busy trying get Dis trict V control line newsletter going Mike Steart Box 407 Rt 1 Jackson GA 30233 looking some combat competition Come control linerslets get together AVP Phil McDowell working OC Stewart Nashville area get free flight club going OC great free flight contest mid-May may have some pictures next issue Atlanta Drone Society managed get 42 planes out Gwinett County Airshow got letter appreciation air field Good public relations unsung hero month member ADS club field weekend fly help beginners help contests just available need help club Secretary/Treasurer helped write type club yearbook Israel Dubin strengths club Thanks Israel AMA card proved its worth mem bers Imperial RC Club Bartow FL Annual EAA Sun Fun Fly Lakeland AMA card carriers allowed flight line having real pilots li censes following members models display Bob Hunter P-Si Rick Meland 80 Model AViatjon David McKee doesnt have tell likes modelsthe look face says Willie Kimzy few trim problems model Gossamer Condor did builder real Both finally got craft fly ADS Club President David Gellar visible background surrounded planes Chuck accepted challenge proved could build flying rubber-powered model Juniors will accept challenge WACO Eugene Hayden P47 Bill Manley Coot Rod Spanier Pietenpol Ernie Baker Labelle Don Roberson Ugly Stick Ken Pazda New Era Bob Daniell B-i 7 Bob Daniell way quad raplegic theres club four members Everybody Somebody Anybody Nobody day club needed some thing important done Everybody sure Somebody would Anybody could have done Somebody got mad because thought Everybodys job Nobody knew Everybody wouldnt ended up Everybody blamed Somebody actually Nobody asked Anybody job never got done Illinois ana ucky ouri DISTRICT REPORT Horrace Cain District VI VicePresident 525 Weidner Road Buffalo Grove II 60090 Assodate VicePrasideels chuck Oslano 4631 N Mitchner Indianapolis IN 46226 Richard Gerling III 3611 Greenlield Rd Guincy IL 62301 Frank Hughes 401 S Birch Plattsburg MO 64477 Glenn Lee 819 Mandrake Batavia IL 60610 Helen Olsen 620 Old Bonhomrre University City MO 63132 Jim Sears P0 Boy 308 Burgle KY 40310 Bob Underwood 4109 Concord Oaks St Louis MO 63128 Happy Days again Flying season back time mid-May still un settled Northern Illinois read Ill flying Due reduc tion schedules subsequent reductions flight crews find myself position un able get weekends off now Dont look contests season Sorry thats way is reminder seasonal projects District VI clubs Flying muscular dystrophy funds popular activity greats William J Allen DeKaib IL pre senting check CL Annual Benefit contest last September club does such project please send some informa tion hope soon present article exclu sive such clubs July July 13 Chicago IL Model Masters CL meet July 19-20 Bloomington IL Illinois State RC Club Team Fun-Fly Championships host ed SIRS July 19-20 Indianapolis IN Indiana State RC Club Team Fun-Fly Championships July 19-20 Chicago IL SOAR Great Race V July 20 Palatine IL Chicago Acro-Angels Racing-Stunt CL meet July 20 Lansing Pelicans AMA Old-Timers FF Bong Field WI July 20 Libertyville IL Blue Max RC Fun-Fly Nike site July 27 Rockford IL Rock Valley RC Lake County RC Cross Country Race July 27 Lexington KY Blue Grass Soar ing Society two-meter Paul Proefrock Dis trict VI RC Contest Board Around District Bill Barter Lakeland RC Loopers KY comes wortil club president Gary Harrison has taught himself fly helicop ter Gary RCer escapement days has climbed another hill club can con tacted through Bill Rt 3 Box 63 Calvert City KY 42029 Indianapolis IN West Side RC Club pro files several members newsletter Transmitter Example Robert C Herrell Bob 57 born Omaha NE served three years four months US Air Corps instructor present occupation design engineer Hugh J Baker ears Bobs second year club - Board Directors Bob flies Mode 2. interest - sport other interests photography elec tronics Fort Wayne IN Flying Circuits justly proud Joe Spallone Corsair won first standoff scale Toledo using Mit subishi win Best Show Cleveland Canton Good going Joe Contact Bob Suhr 1913 Echo Ct Barton yule IL 61607 complete information impressive schedule open pylon races Mort Bowman Annual Pylon/FunFly Spirits St Louis say mufflers required No doubt about hrand new field Kansas City RC now meets Home Sav ings 17950 E 39th St Independence MO Meetings first Wednesday month 730 pm Bowling Green Kentucky SKYMACS planning leave tracks Ken tucky State Fun-Fly did go read Kentucky FunFly teams will have selected Illinois Indiana will soon select no Missouri club has anything planned Missouri club would like send team Indianapolis September 13-14 contact within next few days Maybe something can worked out May 2 3 beautiful weekend Chicago hotel Alexandria VA arguing about dumb ole AMA stuff should able read about else pages Ill just mention few brief points Model Aviation tobe optional 1981 Ill bet brought up again optional status wont last voted optional have very mixed emotions dont like AMA being wrapped up commercial ventures yet exposed AMAs business through MA council voted cancel Executive Directors present contract early 1981 new contract will negotiated bringing agreements up modern managerial terms AMA may have opportunity move own quarters near Dulles Interna tional Airport cost would much rent AMA will soon have pay present place think decent place work expand long over due employees work day cramped areas like AMA now occupies likely wouldnt stay long motivated very much Im move opinion Executive Council AMAs corporate board directors need meet twice year Several days Janu ary review budget set policies meet newly elected members followed review short meeting August September should enough Any unforseen business could accomplished via conference call above procedure would save AMA considerable amount cash estimate about $25000 Such saving would help pay newly created staff positions Administrative Assistant Flying Site Rep resentative former Assistant Executive Director demoted new outside has recruited course progress CIA Informer always states Progress important prob lem So much monthKeep low keep slow keep nose up turns use lots top rudder Thats what hob shop owners say! Iowa igan esota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Geoff Styles District VII Vice-President 6060 N Lydell Avenue Whitefish Bay WI 53217 Asacasge Vlc-Preadessgs James Clark 4444 Woodviem Or. NO Cedar Rapids IA 52401 John E Lorbiecki 5847 N 67th St Milwaukee WI 53218 Robert 0 Lundberg 4928 Tioga St. Duluth MN 55804 William Rohrng 4494 Tanglawood Tr St Joseph Ml 49085 Al Scidmore 5013 Dorsent Madison WI 53711 Ron Sears 132S Roslyn Pontiac Ml 44054 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 April 26 Greater Milwaukee Asso elation Radio Control Aviation Clubs hosted District VII West Conference held EAA Headquarters Museum Milwaukee warmly greeted looked after EAA staff led Ben Owen thanks EAA hospi talityMore next page August 1980 81 Inside display tent Sun & Fun Fly Headed Russ Knetzger Flying Electrons committee did fine job ganization AVPs attendance Al Scidmore Madison John Lorbiecki Jr Milwaukee Jim Clark Cedar Rapids special guest Dave Brown VP III flew Cincinnati Dave talked visitors came Illi nois Indiana Iowa Michigan Minnesota Wisconsin Workshops given John Lorbiecki radio repair John Lorbiecki Jr engine rework maintenance Don Coe Terry Kohler helicopters Les Hard Lan sing Cards newsletters Dario Brisighella Quarter Scale Art Suhr brought part huge collection antique planes engines Guests free access EAA Muse um day workshops morn ing What collection great planes have $3 admission included fine fried chicken lunch good time popular features con tinuous showing Grand Illusions Mar velous Miniatures both played packed houses day long applause would have made Jay Gerber smile wide ly first photo taken EXPO IV Lansing MI shows left right Jim McNeill AMA Secretary/Treasurer Helen Mrs McNeill Amos Ponder Detroit Cloudbusters Ron Sears AVP May 3rd 4th saw Washington Executive Council meeting will report proceedings because will see detail magazine urge read report have com ments write As said previously AMA Academy please keep eye what decided behalf Well great out flying again am sure members district agree Took last years Aquila out Sun day got over 25 minutes first flight Also present Gregg Seydell Suds City Sailplane Team flew Sagitta well long amazed us flood newsletters am getting editors stressing safety field clean up safety ad justments safety fun flys contests safety Keep up guys gals lets have fun live longer picture shown bottom left Southgate Mall Show held Mil waukee shows AMA booth fronted Phoenix 8 Ron Janis MARKS club picture below Dave Platt WACO Tom Sells Astro Wings Congratulations Anoka County MN RC Club getting flying site Nice going Milt Jewell members Fred Johnson will have hands full making suitable acti vities Give him hand guys Midwest RC Society planning bomb drop August 3 1st Bob Wooley gave some helpful details rig up mechanisms installation club flies out Red ford MI puts out good newsletter Midland MI RC Modelers have busy shows Circle Mall Grace Dow Library Library show month-long event items being secured locked cases Great PR work Thanks Gaines Smith Jeannine Tree newsletter Bong Eagles WI held agreat rummage sale netted $78 club Lakeland WI RC Club holding two pic nics year---one July 13th another September 7th have some fine build ers club dont mind trying unusual models Bob Wischer gave talk radios installation recent meeting collaboration Tom Massopust Des Moines IA Modellaires put out sharp news letter professionally done glossy paper will take part again Sig Annual Contest Sig Field Montezuma IA judg ing timing relaxing also nice member profile issue enjoy reading March ran big show United Rubber Workers Hall Des Moines bumper success lots fun Michigan Antique Modelers have raised enough funds plan three contests 1 980 Joe Kresnak sends monthly letter calendar will have full year Love old-timers hope John Aliman Cedar Rapids IA Skyhawks out hospital back flying again Did see photo flying field June Model via tion Looked beautiful Must try get out see folks some flying Heard Les Coleman last night has al ready reserved Grand Illusions September Thanks Joe Delaney Detroit Aero Modelers very newsy informa tive newsletter nice gesture club dedicate first official event year members have taken last trip life would like join offering condolences Vignoe family recent bereavement Out Council Bluffs IA comes good looking newsletter sent Marvin Heitmann club has contests planned month summer certainly should let Steve Baldwin utilize highly modified transmitter fullest Steve has know ledge ability add options found highest priced radios what offers help club members same cooperation between people hobby really outstanding Circle Masters Milwaukee WI held static display Brookfield Square two days spring know ledge AMA chartered Control Line club Wisconsin very active Ken Morris past VP-District VII advises July Model Aviation Month again Iowa Governor Ray will issuetheproclama tion June 24 1980 1145 am capitol building Des Moines Iowa mem bers invited finally reminderi have copy both AMAs newest movies want club use other good audience get touch will ship both cost will return charge UPS also have get hands 16mm sound projector Good flyinglots luck good landings Arkansas ana 0 New Mexico homa s VIII DISTRICT REPORT John Embry District VIII VicePresidont 509 So Lebanon Street Sulphur LA 70663 Annoojane Vce-Prenldaexos Buzz Averill 9117 La Barranea NE Albuqoerque NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Labanon Sulphur LA 70663 Gene Hernpel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 WillAxen Hurlny 111927 C,mnnrcn PleasanoonTt 78064 Larry Saroor 1415 Manor Dr. Barolennilte OK 74003 long last month full model airplanes write about Starting things off bang spring meeting Executive Coun cil Other pages issue will have synop sis proceedings however want emphasize couple key issues rather long agenda First CDs got little kick pants result January council meeting rules modified re quire 50 entries some contests qualify well-deserved free membership Well runaway finally got straightened out spring meeting rules now same previous years am told have problem some abuse sys tem However other ways will sought handle abuse penalizing huge major ity hard-working Contest Directors deserve far normally get second item very important business involved magazine Model Aviation what now classic case vocal minor ity dictating silent majority vote eight seven return magazine optional status next year know least three polis proved nothing due lack scientific distribution leading phraseology also know some generally against years way doing business However remain convinced member getting magazine mandate both own chart82 Model Avjation Around District er IRS Additionally extra work sorting out twice types memberships HQ financial uncer tainty magazine production will definitely result extra cost means poorer maga zine expensive choose take both So now least suspect issue closed yet What really needed genuine unemotional input majority feel way need know club two individuals simply constitute majority entire District VIII membership about vote clubyes no--the AMA should pro vide magazine Open member part basic membership package dues same present rates including magazine subscription Send results signed two club officers will vote according will membership information 134 clubs District VIII will consider vote representative get 25 club votes minimum three state roughly 20% cross-section realize members club opinion welcome also However am prepared tabulate 8000 individual voteshence club approach Now flying news able get over Beaumont TX Natches River Festival flying events spite very gusty Colorado as atira h Dakota S South Dakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Vince Mankswski District IX Vice-President 105 Waldo Circle Bellevee NE 68005 Aesociste Vice-Presidmina Charles Brennan 2220 Maripose 8I Casper hdV 82601 Ed Coo 8209 Linden Prairie Village KS 66208 Travis McGinnis 8027 VS Slot Circle Arvada CO 80005 Jim Ricketis 516 S Cloudes Sioux Falls SD 57103 Lets begin months report pic ture Russ Ron Ritchey Papillion NE two youngsters picked up some freebee handouts local hobby shop After returned home noticed free-bees carried $295 price tag good see two young people returned store paid item Coincidentally shop owner talking about honest thoughtful modelers boys came settle surprised storekeeper Another thoughtful person favorites Betty Stream newsletter editor winds great time generally basically air show day attended day before fun-fly Everything 1AA Quadras flown Except people wanting play baseball under flight path went great fellows have put together several years row now deserve nod Last weekend attend funeral northern Mississippi way went Acadian RC Club field Lafayette LA scheduled 12th believe Model Aviation Day Cajun Nationals Contest Unfortunately Mother Nature interfered first time delivering over 20 inches rain 24 hours some areas south Louisiana day fore As might imagine contest cancelled Ironically arrived field weather absolutely beautiful problem being new temporary lake around runway Like Beaumont group fellows Lafayette die-hards look rescheduled meet Lafayette fall Most recently able make day Baton Rouge Pattern Sport Scale Contest something over 50 entries went off beautifully hottest day year far have promised some pictures other events Please come through However dont send bunch just very good area event would great secretary/treasurer Womens Inter National Glider Society sent note inter est Christy Martin 3031 South Valentia St Denver CO 80231 new Wings vicepresident newsletter editor Christy Betty would like hear youre interested organization Rex Herring Dickinson ND reports Slope Area Golden Eagles mall show flying demo held week later gave club some nice PR Dickinson Press Rex sent copy article shot mall show Rough Spots What Makes VP Prema turely Grey After two years hard work AMA can see light form 40 frequencies end FCCs tunnel sincere well intended mis directed letter however sent FCC California club letter critical AMAs proposal stating [It best interest RC modeler general public also expressed concern safety doubting possibility safely fly ing 30 aircraft simultaneously Requesting FCC rectify serious mistake club contended majori ty RC fliers already pleased current allotment frequencies first group Ive heard has enough frequencies already areas high interference need total frequencies available does equate corresponding number models aloft time FCC will no doubt review letter investigate allegations report its find ings triplicate review some dozen letters type could stall acquisition new frequencies years come moral story have question ask - dont shoot hip Again governing body Acade Model Aeronautics has again resurrected optional magazine issue Academy according American Heritage Dictionary 1 association scholars 2 school special instruction does need send its members ruled Executive Council its educational journal Model virJtion Model Aviation now 1981 mem bership option large number mem bership elect take advantage Academys founding principle some major changes will occur primarily form reduced magazine us believe principles upon AMA founded real loss issue decided vote Execu tive Council Under small light humility council vote still 1/75000th AMA interesting note after fol lowing days long-range planning session least two council members changed minds change came about gan discussing defense IRS vestigation tax-exempt status based fact educational association can see possibility issue being brought up again way can person join club reduced rate dont want club newsletter new addition AVP line-up Ed Cox 8209 Linden Drive Prairie Village KS 913 341 -8840 Ed driving force hind organization Council Clubs greater Kansas City area kick-off council dinner attended AMAs President Witt Executive Director John Worth area club members myself council now includes 10 clubs represents over 350 modelers easy see Ed Cox kind person will benefit AVP Wel come aboard Ed district still need AVPs area represented please contact vice-president now find myself having say find difficult As some may al ready have heard have asked take position AMAs assistant executive di rector Leaving beloved midlands moving Washington DC easy prospect entertain basic motivation behind running office District IX vice-president vision various projectsfrom District IX Nats All-Season Flier Program trips correspondence necessary bring recognition promotion selfawareness district Some goals have achieved still works After few short years much potential momentum building up natural have great personal desire help see projects through completion August 1980 83 encouragement fellow mem bers Executive Council Headquar ters staff membership have helped make decision accept position will last district re port Taking over vice-president dis trict will Travis McGinnis 8027 West 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005303-422-5720 will recognize Mr McGinnis having District IX RC contest co ordinator AVP line judge Nars head judge Las Vegas 79 Nats again will serve 80 Nats Most important however has proven reputation clear thinker listener has ability also desire good job Executive Coun cil approved recommendation Travis District IX vice-president unanimously am meeting Travis bring him upto-date district national affairs will also pass along pictures notes perusal Please kind him have send him club newsletters notes truly feel opportunity serve District IXs vice-president honor can hope partially repaid belief tried best could feel blessed op portunity have met people have made friends Friends lifetime Until meet again ar skies good flying one-flip starts God bless Arizona fornia ii S Nevada 0 Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarboroui District X Vice-President 2501 Armour Lane Redondo Beach CA 90218 Associate VIcePemldesits Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94590 Ales Chisolm 1100 West Shaw Presno CA 93711 Lonnie Kroeber 4295 Boulder Hwy. Las Vegas NV 89121 John Pond 4269 Syoko Circle Son Jose CA 95136 Bob Reynolds RI B Boo 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Siowderr Ave. Long Beach CA 90008 Keith Whitney 14465 Jupiter Or. Soft Lake City UT 04117 Lots cover month some pictures brighten things upl Ill start right off brief report recently concluded council meeting Washington DC Headquarters Relocation Committee came very promising looking offer Reston VA Reston located near Dulles Airport about 20 miles Washingtons downtown Stay tuned fur ther developments Most District X members particu larly California have very vocal wanting go back optional magazine membership originally voted favor mandatory magazine club meetings Ive hear thing option option etc Okay issue came up again motion made make magazine optional seconded vote very closeeight seven passed So 1981 youll once again have choice hope choose take maga zine truly great offering under guiding hand Carl Wheeley council voted write new contract executive director John Worth Johns present contract has no time limit council felt should reviewed often committee formed write new council rescinded earlier decision made January alter method determining free CD membership system reverts back way has years study will made ways cope abuse See protests get listened enough people rise up make selves heard council will can does listen Two other items interest council members now can get $15 day meals wish attending council meetings other travel budget covering district has increased 20% $1200 annually rapidly rising prices airline tickets gasoline prompted know will mean least two outlying clubs district will able visited council approved John Worths request assistant executive director also approved hiring person work Headquarters fill flying site location slot course whole lot business conducted Ive hit highlights met two days also series pre sentations Headquarters Friday Friday evening council went Penny Witts house Earl Wittsdaugh ter buffet meal some drinksa really good time certainly want thank Penny roommate Pam fine evening attended dedication new flying site invitation Dave Johnson Sr Dave belongs Yucaipa Valley Flyers club son president Dave Jr seen just below ribbon cutting lady cutting ribbon widowof Dennis Turner Dennis killed stepped car struck another car field called DennisTurner Memorial Field Dave Jr made first official flight off field twin-engine Kaos real fast mean machine Above see some ot tne nappy special event winners left right Irving Rowe won glider event Next Earl Shephard judge comes Dave Johnson Jr won static scale Next Bill Racer second tun-fly Lastly Mike Todd third funfly 84 Model Aviation Anotner AIl-ea5ofl I-Her taIwart may Mayors nhntn I-ails club pictures later naeurge uooson picssre makes inverted pass over Jef cc Aeromodelers minishow disolays Beautiful view Mile Hi RC Clubs new field Washington council meeting another field dedication took place Southern California Betty Stream AVPs agreed stand thanks Betty Ill let Betty tell about own words Since Jim Washington council meeting asked represent him opening new flying site Sunday May 4 Joe Suzi went tario Motor Speedway Big 0 RC Club dedicated portion huge parking lot RC flying field Although people flying some time took hard work three peopleleo Hopper charter president John Hodges Ron Rossto reach agreement OMS limit use parking lot model fly ing onlyand preventing motorcycles etc tearing up site lot now fenced locked Big 0 members guests allowed use field 0 MS General Manager Ray Smartis attendance receive charter club surance document showing responsibility club its members Several hundred spectators drawn publicity local paper also attendance enloy flying demonstrations put club mem bers especially pleased attend event Hopper Stream families have friends years Leo being former member Bird Club Since area took opportunity attend Scale Olympics sponsored Riverside Raceway another club worked manage ment motor racing facility obtain flying site talked Connie Vaughn doing spadework form ing Southern California chapter QSAA big beautiful people Connie can contacted 10500 Atlantic Avenue South Gate CA 90280 Betty now Secretary/Treasurer WINGS Womens Inter-National Glider Soaring Any female glider jockeys contact Betty want join join Theres strength numbers Bettys address top column sent copy Mar velo us Mini atures Mal Emhart Northern California Mal showed Southern Alameda County Radio Controllers visited club earlier year showed new scale film Mal next plans show Livermore Valley Airmens Association made return visit Rockwell Eagles Club club still hasnt found flying site attendance suffers because meeting presided over club presi dent Ray Terry Club member Phil Mosko mentioned hes involved making couple films Holly wood Char/ic C/ian Curse Dragon Lady has scenes show ing flying RC models other film will shot Canada called Death Hunt has -scale Bristol will crashed lieu crashing full-size Bristol asked show Marvelous Miniatures did loved next meeting attended brand new model group invited first meeting call themselves HAWKS stands Hughes Aircraft Wireless Kon trol Society club official club Hughes Aircraft hoping company will help obtain site invited clubs vice-president Bob Akita meeting conducted President George Scott showed Modelings Grand Illusions terrific new AMA scale film weekend MAC Show found Fresno Thats didnt see up invitation District X Free Flight Contest Board member Joe Norcross meeting important club celebrating 40th year club strictly Free Flight plan being around another 40 years meeting conducted club president Corky Mullen writes month ly column newsletter inciden tally has around about 35 years Above Corky cake pre pared visit Free Flight model cake towing banner saying Welcome Jim picture taken Bill Booth showed club scale film Model ings Grand Illusions really enjoyed especially pleased over Peanut Scale shots Im open invitations attend meeting want either movies shown meeting let know Dont forget Ive got AMA display booth Its just thing mall show Let know need Ill send THERMALS Alaska 0 Idaho ana S Oregon ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District Xl Vice-Prenident 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Associate Vice-Presidents Al Culver 1807 S von Elm Powoello ID 83201 Simon Dreese Rn 1 Boo 48 Broadview MT 59015 Ed McCollouqh 53 SE 61 Portland OR 97215 Orlando Oly Redo 26608 Dover Co Kent WA 98031 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main St Redmond WA 98052 Dont forget Air Fair Kent Space Center 13th 14th June event sponsored Boeing clubs will feature CL FF RC sailplanes rockets addition will fun things whole family including sky diving etc fun event will something everyone informa tion contact Boeing model clubs Flying Sites subject near dear hearts much help ourselves know have soap box before believe vital hob by/sport recent Executive Council meeting positive action taken start program will great benefit AMA mem bers program will take months devel op end result will clubs better informed about keep acquire find flying sites should ask word keep first list Reason keeping flying sites lot easier other two lot reliable Let us come back point minuteit very important Back program objective build comprehensive set information flying sites first AMA Headquarters has good bit information complete organized help us properly respond particular situations new program will pursue site sources aggressively build kind information other de tails member Flying Site Com mittee can tell you need help get whole thing going As individual member club has undergone flying site problem can serve everyone putting down paper situations have documented better job can done understanding what what given situation what-not-to-do bit important what-to-do Avoiding mistakes import ant doing something positive given site situation basic categories information desired dealing wit-h situation almost did lose flying site overcame objections use site Equally important acquisition flying sites including found dealt worked out what would differently same situa tion next time surely getting pic ture best way help yourself face site problem future help get information Headquarters now Send what can AMA Headquarters attention Flying Sites Back keeping sites Few us spend time necessary keep sites Relation ships owner neighbors ex tremely important Most often stop occasionally ask going will find out about problem before gets big can handle Most owners especial ly government agencies will live lot complaints know working toward solving cannot control everyone flying site tell ask help getting better control good relationship owners cannot overstated Noise safety cannot pushed too hard dont need another lecture Consider however much trouble bad apple club causing Would better attack problem before bad apple has caused major incident Think about No likes SOB make fellow modeler mad often wonder much trouble consider major accident hassle neighbors etc Please write August 1980 85 JUNIO FLIGHT ED WHITTEN Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 Used Styrofoam Plates SchooIs Cafeteria Basis NYC Program June 80 column entitled Just Supposin have idea no aeromodeling program Sort New York City school system Far No sooner issue AMA members hands received letter Herbert Siegel Director Industrial Arts visits Columbia University flying sessions Samuel Gary Supervisor Industrial Arts Howard Kelem President NYC Aerospace Teachers Association Actual ly knew something activity now program described detail several basic models read teaching aids displayed flown Aeromodeling classes regular part curricula schools taking part Aviation including buildingand flying models used teaching courses higher grades actual full-scale flight training ground support courses taught keep costs down styrofoam plates trays collected dining room used beginner model parts except mo tor stick propeller Variety spice life several gliders rubber-powered models have designed Howard Kelem Cal Drucker other teachers de signed use size thickness foam available plates trays Reduced plan Cloud Hopper 17 span ROG fuselage 1 /8x 3/8 hard balsa Fin stabilizer 1/16 thick foam wing cabin 1/8 thick Building easy quick Half-inch wide strips masking tape hold cabin fin fuselage White glue like Elmers joins wing halves cabin stabilizer body tape reinforces wing Dont overlook inexpensive very serviceable material getting program off ground Comes Another Good Book John Kaufmann Fresh Meadows NY brought us excellent book Flying HandLaunched Gliders published William Mor row Company latest book Fly published Doubleday Fly tries reach wider audience having several elementary projects boomerangs paper hang gliders kites etc well foam-built beginner HLG will also enjoy Willet Fly little winged man flits about liven up structions pertinent impertinent comments Right now book hardback $895 perhaps later will come Out paperback book especially lively well solidly informative hope AMA will provide Fly discount companion Johns outstanding book hand-launched gliders West Baden want take special look activity June Northwood Institute West Baden IN happens indoor fly ing point being made AMA Junior Senior flying overlooked fact Juniors Seniors won first five nual NIMAS record trial contests due age groups competing against records own group year Indoor World Champion ships scheduled too Also agenda first Peanut Grand Prix proxy contest sides record index contest MIAMA sponsoring contests both Manhattan Bostonian Cabin models As know Bostonian concept introduced May 79 Junior Flight column Obviously idea catching So far know contests held Lakehurst NYC California first two flown 7g minimum weight California 14g West Baden will 7g experience far minimum weight should go back 1 Og look ward West Baden experience fur ther guidance What think Juniors Seniors should Thats cjuestion next month See ELEVATOR FIN GLUE WINGo/pee I-fE RE CABINI N HALF WING MAKE z PIN TO HOLD RUB August Martin GLUE ELEVATOR TO BOTTO1 OF JSELACE High School- Capt Howard 1e-em Asirstan Pincipal Supevision can Cducasion 86 Model Aviation