r Synopsis ot January 31 Council Meeting AMAs board ofdirectors Executive Coun cii met Atlanta GA took following actionsa detailed report will pub lished after Executive Council reviews approves official minutes meeting 1 Run-off Election John Grigg Presi dent Horrace Cain District VI VicePresident noted winners AMAs accounting firm re sponsible receiving counting bal lots 2 1981 Budget deficit budget ap proved noted continuance operations under budget would probably require dues increase following year existing services maintained 3 Executive Director Contract new contract approved next two years replacing effect since 1964 4 Membership Lists new basis mak ing membership lists available promotion model aviation activities com mercial purposes reviewed accepted 5 Youth Proposal concept AMAs founders Charles H Grant renew ing youth participation AMA programs emphasis scientific considerations reviewed possible future implementa tion 6 Pyrotechnics Ban Guidelines under AMA air show teams could permit ted safely operate pyrotechnics re viewed approved 7 AMA Blazers Purchase jackets AMA employee representatives wear public functions approvedAMA pay half employees pay half also available officers AMA subsidy 8 MAAC Magazine Sale AMAs maga zine Canadian aeromodeling association members reduced subscription rate $16 approved 9 NAA Magazine approved pro vide AMA magazine Executive Committee Board Directors AMAs parent organization National Aeronautic Association 10 Member Expulsion assistance AMAs legal counsel approved seek return AMA property preliminary con sidering revocation AMA membership privileges former air show team member 11 Nats 1-10 Personnel agreed cost additional HQ personnel brought Nats general AMA PR purposes should charged Nats operation 12 1980 Nats Planning left Nats Executive Committee decide expansion RC Soaring competition satisfaction Helicopter Soaring Inter ests 13 Nats Committee Homer Smith VP District Xl appointed new Nation als Executive Committee Chairman Smith Foreman VP District IV develop Standard Operating Procedure document Nats operations Nats Committee struc ture functions 14 Nats Communications purchase up $5000 approved upgrade Nats electronic communications equipment 15 Nats Entry lees An increase 1981 fees approved help prevent deficit Nats operations See Competition News else issue Model Aviation de tails 161982 Nats Sites Possibilitiesfor Dover DE Pine Bluff NC reviewed ap proved further study 17 Bylaws Committee John Byrne VP District II approved added basic committee consisting President Executive Director Bill Mathews VP-V Homer Smith VP-XI Micheline Madison AMA HQ 18 Chapter Achievement Establishment new award AMA chapters associa tions chartered clubs approved first go Central New York Model Aircraft Association 19 Homeowners Insurance Executive Director requested research legality publishing list companies will cover model aircraft activities 20 CD Phone Numbers AMA HQ re vise sanction form obt&m authori zation publish CD phone numbers AMA Contest Calendar 21 Officer Columns approved Executive Director have column magazine equivalent VPs approved Secretary/Treasurer column should less AMA Presi dents column 22 Alaska Mini-Nats three day 1981 Mini-Nats Anchorage AMA provide 15 free trophies approved 23 CD Qualification Effective March 15 previous requirements endorsement new Contest Director applications ap proved reinstated although also approved VP could approve en dorsements either way however use current questionnaire still required 24 Safety Committee new committee approved authority recom mend suspending Contest Director rating contest sanction extreme safety hazard situations 25 1981 Nomination Procedures procedures used 1980 election approved use again 1981 Note laws Committee consider changes future meanwhile current bylaws deadlines provide time 1981 implementation 26 AMA Numbers Due being enough five digit numbers available contin ue reserving unrenewed numbers previous holders approved begin reissuing such numbers effective March 31 meanwhile conversion alpha-numeric system approved minimize avoid need reissue numbers have normally reserved 27 Distinguished Service such award approved announcement re cipient delayed until presentation made 28 Next Meeting April 4-5 1981 Washington DC area 5th will pri m arily reviewing bylaws revision proposals AMA Scholarship Winners- -1980 Names 1980 AMA Scholarship winners have announced Scholar ship Committee Out 19 names submitted four selected Paul Munana $1000 Peter Campo $500 Theodore Tavares $250 Thomas Haar $250 total $2000 being awarded fund Top choice Paul Munana Santa Bar bara CA winner $1000 AMA Scholarship Fund will use award help finance education University California Santa Barbara major ing Mechanical Engineering 395 average placed him seventh out 546 students high school Paul entered uni versity first-rate academic credentials holding onto scholastic level Paul found time participate such high school activities Election Committee Key Club Math Club Finance Publicity Committees also achieved Honor Roll three years awarded Santa Barbara School District Top Achieve ment Honor 1979 model aviation side Paul free flighter travel up 130 miles 72 Model Aviation AMA HQ including reports AMA President Secretary-Treasurer Executive Director Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 home Taft could fly top modeling prize came May 1980 Taft won Ode Randall Memorial Trophy placing first Senior new AMA record time 51 minutes 29 seconds Previous Paul won tro phies 1979 Nats held Riverside CA four seven events entered past three years Paul has entered contests wide variety classes always keen competitor times going home trophies Paul stated application involvement model aviation has enthusiastically supported parents has resulted much happiness satis faction family Paul founding member Santa Barbara Indoor Aeromodelers Club served executive member Presently belongs Society Antique Modelers National Free Flight Society holding down parttime job help pay college tuition Paul still finds time fly well play soccer volleyball some weightlifting says model building fly ing have taught him perseverance patience self-confidence competitive spirit qualities will keep life second place scholarship amount $500 went Peter Campo Houston TX Graduating Clear Lake High School top 5% grade average 4259 45 possible Peter built up enviable rec ord member National Honor Society four years member Junior En gineering Tech nical Society winning All-State Honors Letters still making time prepare winning exhibit 1980 Hous ton Science Engineering Fair 1979 Peter won special award American stitute Aeronautics Astronautics projectA Practical Model Engine Dyna mometerwhich gained him third place Fair interest scientific projects demonstrated 1977 won second place Certificate Merit Tex Society Medical Technology exhibit Enzyme Action world model aviation Peter has entered contests built planes people twice age likes fly Slow Combat Fast Combat Sailpianes radio controlled Pylon Racers well taking part area fun flies built own design Control Line Endurance ship five 1AA original design models two original Fast Combat planes constructing other planes designed others Club mem berships include Manned Spacecraft Center Radio Control Club Clear Lake Linewinders Club Houston Area Pylon Racing Association found ing member goal pursuing higher education become chemical engineer hopes Masters Degree working will enable him help solve some future energy problems country world Rice University fortunate have such versatile alumnus May 1980 graduate Falmouth High School Theodore S Sean Tavares young man parent would proud have family Based six semesters placed first decile class 400 grade average Sean inducted National Honor Society 11th grade made Vice-President 12th grade 1979 third place three-way tie annual High School Math Examination 1980 topped group winning first place Other activities included Latin Club Math Club during four grades high school Sean has special interest World War aviation member Society WWI Historians As special project built Fokker DR-i based plans obtained Smithsonian National Air Space Museum took fifth place Scale Rheinbeck NY 1979 numerous con tests behind him Sean worked Ex perimental Aircraft Association Chapter Falmouth narrate coordinate radio controlled model flying show 1978 went assist Otis Air Base Open House same year past three years has built seven RC models other endeavors active church has volunteer worker town select men campaigns served volun teer driver Nursing Association finance university education pay modeling activities Sean worked supermarket cut grass neighbors late 1979 joined staff Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute will attending Massachusetts Insti tute Technology will pursue career engineering modeling has learned patience required design develop project hopes will able make positive contribution field aerospace fourth place 1980 awarded Thomas Haar Ventura CA graduated Ventura High School June 1980 Tom entered University Southern California September 1980 will work degree Aeronautical Engineering has interesting achievements continued page 78 May 1981 73 1981 Scholarship Program program will continue same recent years easy get involved know young per son might interested quali fiedwho perhaps doesnt receive publicationtell him/her about first step applicant very simple write AMA HQ 815 Fifteenth St. N W Washington DC 20005 request scholarship application eligible current AMA member must 1 have flown model AMA sanctioned competition 1980 1981 prior submitting application 2 high school graduate 1980 1981 Appli cations must completed returned AMA HQby May 311981 Pictured AMA Scholarship Win ners Above LR Paul Munana awarded 1st prize $1000 Peter Campo $500 award winner left Sean Tavares $250 Also winning $250 Tom Haar shown below National Car Rental Discount Now 30% National Car Rental has adv sed effec tive immediately increasing car rental discount available AMA members 30% off regular time mileage rates US under conditions outlined existing agreement AMA will necessary replace previous National Car Rental identification cards stickers issued members reflect increase Members need identify themselves pres ently being done National Car Rental will automatically offer 30% discount applicable Member pays gas used However members will receive new cards part 1981 membership pack ets Incidentally AMA members totalled over $50000 car rentals during 1979-80 Deticft Budget Approved 81 dues increase 1982 probable due inflation has drastically increased cost AMA operations contrast fact 1979 1980 produced sur pluses budget 1981 projects loss item especially reflects problem office rent will cost about $60000 year compared about $32000 last yearl AMAs previous five year lease based cost about $6 per square foot expired end February 1981 two year renewal lease signed double previous rate Washington rates much higher 15 20 dollars per square foot price range tremendous escalation prompted AMA Executive Council 1980 invest surplus previous years operations piece property upon build per manent home expected building built over next two years will ready occupancy AMAs current lease expires end February 1983 meantime Executive Council approving 1981 deficit budget has opted continue offering full nor mal membership services recent years though means going red over come deficit anticipated dues increase will necessary 1982 unless continued increases membership growth and/or reduction rate inflation makes possible avoid increase 1981 budget projects substantial membership increase about 5% about 77000 members about 81000 will enough offset projected ex penses being affected infla tion rate over twice great So dues crease seems inevitable point However amount increase may minimal perhaps dollar two Council decides basis smaller increases needed rather less frequent major creases past usual plan creases about five years apart since last big jump 1979 talk has heard about making adjustments sooner smaller increments initial decision time will come next Council meeting April 4 time complete financial report 1980 will available well preliminary results trends 1981 Council could fore make basic dues decision chance further review adjustment necessary next Council meeting August John Worth February 10 1981 MinutesExecutive Council Meeting November 15 1980 following n attendance Presi dent Earl Witt Chambersburg PA Secretary Treasurer Jim McNeill Birmingham AL Ex ecutive Director John Worth Fairfax VA District VP Cliff Piper absentappoint ed proxy John Grigg Vice-President Dis trict II John Grigg Lockport NY VP-Ill Dave Brown Cincinnati OH VP-IV Chuck Foreman Mechanicsville VA VP-V Bill Mathews Birmingham AL VP-VI Horrace Cain absenthis appointed proxy Dave Peltz Chatsworth CA VP-VII Hardy Brodersen Birmingham Ml VP-VIII John Embry Sulphur LA VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada CO VP-X Jim Scarborough Redon Beach CA VP-XI Homer Smith Seattle WA Executive Director NAA Ev Langworthy Present AMA Executive Staff Vince Mankowski Assistant Executive Director Carl Wheeley Publisher/Editor Model v/a t/on Gisele Jackson Comptroller Frank Ehling Technical Director Micheline Madison FAI/Contest Boards Director Geoff Styles Flying Site Representative Carol Merfeld Membership Department Supervisor Carl Ma roney Special Services Director Joyce Hager Executive Secretary Guests Howard Crispin USPJA President Tom Vallee John Preston Safety Advisor Mrs Worth Mrs Mankowski Mrs Styles Penny Witt regular meeting Academy Model Aeronautics Executive Council brought order 900 am Presi dent chaired meeting Before taking up agenda re affirmed previous Council action proxy voting would allowed accord ance DC Law pertaining non-profit associations I APPROVAL OF AUGUST 9 1980 COUN CIL MINUTE& general consensus minutes ap proved II SECRETARY/TREASURERS REPORT Mr McNeill advised thefollowing items A Signature Budget Presentations January 1981 budget presented Council subsequent presentations S/T signature will appear B The Flying Site Representatives G Stylesl performance date praised its excellence C A review PAl team expenses will made reported upon near future Ill REVIEW OF THE AGENDA agreed several items would taken up out sequence presented President other items added agenda IV COMMITTEE REPORT& A Headquarters Relocation Committee report Foreman Mr Foreman noted record Council unanimously approved purchase Reston property during conference call following August Council meeting Foreman asked Vince Man kowski re-explain update Council purchase details J Worth ED expressed concern problem cash flow large finan cial investment involved time loss year projected 1981 budget Further discussion deferred because subjects budget property purchase agenda B Scholarship Committee written report B Stalick J Worth recommended Committees 1980 recommendations con cerning scholarship winners accepted volving award total $2000 MOVED seconded accept Scheme 1 Scholarship Committee Report 1980 scholarship winners Munana$1 000 Campo$500 Tavares Haar$250 motion passed 10 3 abstained IX NAA Pres C RC Frequency Committee J Worth ad vised Council government ac celerating consideration frequency petition Notice Proposed Rule Mak ing NPRM process being drafted may issued year end possibility having new frequencies approved end 1981 excellent D Air Show Team Committee C Fore man reported steering committee being formed recommendations would probably agenda item next Council meeting E Executive Director Contract Committee B Mathews reported revision con tract nearly complete document could ready Council review end year V 1980 ELECTION PROCEDURE 81 82 office Two issues discussed A The possibility some candidates pres ently running office Districts VI VIII president receiving majority vote required Academys Bylaws B Whether ballots mailed member ship third class would reach destinations before November 25th deadline MOVED seconded voting deadline November 25 extended motion passed 11 1 against VIII 1 abstained XI Note ballots will counted Decem ber8 1980 MOVED seconded persons presently office will remain office until final results election determined run-off vote needed obtain majori ty winner particular district motion passed 8 5 against V S/T II IV Xl MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly run-off vote needed fice two persons receiving highest number votes initial ballot will placed run-off ballotthe run-off bal lot will sent eligible AMA members Open members office president con rinoed page 77 74 Model Aviation Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger Drive Lockport NY 14094 model aircraft world has lost yet another great very well respected individual Warren Hitchcox President Model Air craft Association Canada passed away February 15 1981 result heart attack suffered during MAAC Annual General Meeting Warren died support ing hobby dearly loved will missed deepest sympathies extended family Warren least cause very near dear himFAI sup port Canadian teams international com petitions family has asked lieu flowers memorial donation made MAAC FAI team travel fund have directed such donation made AMA Warren staunch supporter orga nization well-known differences prob lems own personal preferences still thrill building flying model aircraft brings us close togetherthe very reason existence Acade two paragraphs following reprint ed permission Dick Tichenor first appeared part Chuck Cunninghams column January 1981 issue RC Mod eler Magazine words better explain love hobby could write other day talking nonmodeling friend suddenly realized something already knew just forgotten something rest us engaged modeling last rapidly vanishing breed breed known craftsmen Okay perhaps dont really feel comfortable looking latest bird thinking about crafts manship Yep has wrinkles wing tip thumb mark squarely top epoxy paint its wings flown off looking little doggie does represent craftsmanship cre ated hands Sure used tools some power some handbut large hard work patience created pride joy Whether built kit plans ultimate joyyou designed built flew yourselfit makes no difference main overriding fact did Take good look around lifestyle today will see what Im driving Everything mass produced furniture shoes canned goods keeps cost down pride craftsmanship slowly disappearing Perhaps uninformed public tends look us grown men playing toys represent something people have lostthe ability create what really makes modeling fun thing would nice pass along children can learned modeling o help along lifes road other hobby/sport very kindest thanks RCM allow ing above reprint THE NATS Planning 1981 Nats Seguin TX area well underway event schedules becoming firm principal job assign ments well underway Due some recent changes approved Executive Council could first break-even Nats years have appointed Homer Smith Chairman Nats Executive Committee have operational questions send Homer Entry forms usual will available AMA Headquarters near future Please send self-addressed stamped envelope request entry form wont drown just falling water might stay NOT AGAIN know just finalized election time again consider nominations vice-presidents odd numbered districts Ill V VII IX XI secretary/trea surer Remembernone officers automatically renominated must nominated YOU nominations sent Nominations Committee nominees must accept writing want particular nominee get agreement submit letter nomination now fore forget Money talks says good-bye PLEA now own property Reston VA will erecting very own Head quarters building near future need help building fund campaign underway sorts paraphernalia avail able sale profits will go toward building fund can also make direct contributions tax deductible about buying life membership dedicating money building fund Industry contributions would greatly ap preciated YOUTH Some foreign governments subsidize youth aeromodeling US policy cannot WE MUST can individuals clubs chapters districts AMA foster growth aeromodeling among young people today Remember back youth consider help help wish had pay back little enjoyment have gained hobby lending hand youth Gain interest teach help lead time repay debt aeromodeling youth Flying Sites Through Public Service have seen heard old proverb blessed give receive truth can use own advantage What important flying club flying site Probably much What going get us first class pub licity own area better club-spon sored youth-oriented program Again prob ably much might fortunate club no site problems might club presently en gaged site search Whichever case can gain organizing model air craft session some young people area Boy Scouts America have aviation badge What better place start youth effort group kids could check local Board Education see would possible include model aviation curriculum somehow Tell board people model aviation develop career opportunities too busy pursuing hobby cause trouble street corners Maybe town Police Boys Girls Club always lookout projects outside people can bring activities Give try area help young boys chapter Big Brothers almost city Union would really good spot kick-off Delta Dart program churches community can bet sweet life almost involved youth club would welcome you suggest idea creative exciting short-term project like Delta Dart know very busy own lives building repairing flying own models wouldnt great let some others delights building flying machine no matter simple helping person trim make fly know what bet some young people will develop strong interest model aviation will have club members stronger organization importantly will putting something back community will make better place live Kids today have surrounded pack aged instant hungry chance something utilizes hands head together Give opportunity enjoy hobby/ sport enjoy look around average modeler will find surprise aint young anymore need young people hobby years come will still represented international events have winners bring home fame glory United States Think about something about Youll glad did Geoff Styles FLYING NEAR Al RPORTS BE CAREFUL May 1981 75 Secrstary-Treasurers Report Jim McNeiII AMA Secretary-Treasurer 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 job AMA essentially two things secretary treasurer month want give two separate reports viewpoint As Secretary synopsis Atlanta Council meeting stressing whys various Council decisions honorable Dave Brown AMA District Ill Vice-President way doing unusually fine job repre senting people has suggested type report JANUARY ATLANTA COUNCIL MEETING Mr Chuck Foreman hardworking Dis trict IV AMA VP reported progress new land purchase building construc tion Reston VA said could move within three years reason making own building simply because rent has gone out sight Washington DC want stay area near government heartbeat Bill Mathews gave update pro gram revise bylaws concepts bylaws need reworking hatched out back Thirties thingper haps 13000 plus dollars spent Presidential run-off other day could have saved adjusted bylaw governing elections Bill also recommended beginning Safe ty Advisors Committee oversee AMA Safety action speaks itself Nothing can have greater importance SAFETY must practice preach safety agree AMA Headquarters presented 1981 budget signature Mr John Worth urged Council approve budget except anticipation possi ble 1982 dues increase order maintain present services Inflation coupled im portant new areas such flying field acqui sition efforts etc necessitate such thinking realization will cost same now AMA can now provide membership list model airplane events through Use Con sent Form list available com mercial purposes important special interest groups Pyrotechnics As probably al ready know AMA banned pyrotechnics fireworks actions last year Coun cil meeting vote accept recom mendations Air Show Team Advisory Committee common sense theory AMA air show teams SAFETY conscious since thing ought know what talking about Local laws flying sites must prevail course Council voted give Canadian mod elers already belong own MAAC special magazine rate Model via tion Because fine neigh bors drop down below border participate contests discussion sending AMA Headquar ters employees 1981 Nats resolved decision send minimal number San Antonio August due bookwork etc needed Any others sent HQ general PR work will charged Nats new President Mr John Grigg nounced Homer Smith the new Nats Executive Committee Chairman means Homer will running everything Nats okay Homer very capable very easy get along Ask Nats Free Flighter Homer Smith lives Seattle has Alaska district obtained Council permission let Alaskans stage three day mini-Nats Anchorage 15 free tro phies year sounds like excellent idea looks like friend Joseph Micalizzi started something mini-Nats Puer Rico.. Contest Directors tougher CD now guys Lots members ac quired status never staged con test simply underqualified Now have take written test isnt hard study up what ing AMA rules onand overall concept screwing lid down CDs good protects contest goer Honorable Travis McGinnis very capable Vice-President District IX urged Council increase annual scholarship allowance President Grigg appointed com mittee study report back next meeting Scholarships important get young people interested modeling aviation summation Atlanta Council meet ing have good Council year have new President John Grigg good friend John Byrne smooth talking New York lawyer ever saw came back District II Also Ted White newly elected District VIII fit ted right little buddy past President Johnny Clemens sat back gratis advisor needed January meeting Colonel Ev Langworthy representing NAA also graced assembly TREASURER REPORT As Treasurer mentioned January Council suffered loss some $1226911 1980 Ohio Nats Also $2640763 lost 1979 Lincoln Nats $1371400 1978 Lake Charles Nats $2434983 dropped 1977 Nats Riverside figures add up $7673983 total cash loss last four Nats Im waiting see 1981 figures San Antonio considers local meets including triple ones quadruple ones always break least suggest something wrong somewhere need put annual Nats break basis What think Mr Bill Zimmer agrees wants know reason money loss 1980 Nats Some Peoria IL people think maybe too Nats workers rewarded free AMA dues reason personally think free AMA dues Nats work money well spent think contributing factor Bill wants 1980 financial breakdown am sending him Thomas Chapis Denton MD wrote thank January report says right after reading club people Denton area went straight FFA Administrator Mr Loya Reger Mr Reger immediately helped acquire fine flying field outskirts town new FFA Park Thanks letter Thomas thank Mr Reger flying field last directly associated AMA Treasurer stuff Mr Thomas Norton Sr Pres ident Burlington County RC Club Rancocus NJ writes Mr Wilson Chambers passed away January 7th wife has asked us express remembrance form contribution Academy President Norton sent AMA check $6500 structions apply building fund Let add new building completed near Washington DC permanent metal plaque will hanging prominently wall lobby will include name Mr F Wilson Chambers donor Further name will enshrined ever long Academy Model Aeronautics 76 Model Aviation importance affiliation National Aeronautic Association Cannot overstressed provides American representation FAI Federation Aeronautique Interna tionale official keeper aviation World Records Deeds three important international modeling figures meeting Paris France help shape FAI rules world mod eling LR Werner Koelliker Switzerland delegate Johnny Clemens FAI information Education Subcommittee Camille Gerard Luxembourg delegate way February 1981 issue under ClAM picture two important names left out errorJohnny Clem ens shown Howard Kuhn Sorry gentlemen Executive Directors View HO John Worth AMA Executive Director 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 AMA election finally over after effects lingeron Although now have answer majority voters voted put office question remains negative aspects election overshadowed positive contrast previous AMA elec tions focused personalities issues charges counter-charges usual confu sion over details what various per sonalities saying now results much concern among AMA leaders over fact about ten thousand voters supported candidate mostly unsupported peers other AMA officers attribute nature mail ings sent out so-called committee re-elect President coupled basic willingness AMA mem bers believe worst about organiza tion though large majority other members apparently either satisfied dont care since two thirds membership didnt vote situation new Its known years members join main ly insurance protection linked fact AMA clubs require AMA member ship use flying sites desired such motivation lack its no wonder people receptive nega tive message Like situation too AMA members appreciative organization some its leadership Thats tremendous challenge current officers including President need find ways encourage positive thinking pride support AMA can problems will get taken care will enjoy mem bership 1980 election helped show up sensitive issues problems cor rections improvements can made have rest 1981 1982 see can resolve differences between factions developed over past two years Meanwhile theres much happy about 1980 greatest membership year AMAs 44 year history almost 77000 memberships ahead last years rate 81000 budgeted year 60000 already signed up end February bought acre half property end 1980 upon build permanent Headquarters expand ed HQ staff offer new better services first Executive Council meeting under new AMA President John Grigg took care huge agenda items needing policy decisions short off great start 1981 looking ahead need some hindsight concerning past problems Thus shouldnt simply close door unpleasantness took up lot space magazine past year need find better way deal dissent handle constructive fashion Thats easily done since much amounts differences opinion rather right wrong Such differences make difficult generate togetherness solving problems yet getting together work out differences key making progress Good ideas survive subject ed scrutiny different back grounds talents Council members acceptable majority will prevail Thats basis AMA system nobody has cart blanche what pleases President Executive Director organization operates con sensus So whatever results discussions controversy needs some respect simply cause represents what can agreed AMA now largest sport aviation ganization free world got way during past 20 years Looking ahead next 20 shows year 2000 hori zon Whatever problems today will matter history new generation pick up left off Weve got lot proud looking now compared before Lets enjoy Minutes continued page 74 Open members respective districts offices VP Run-off ballots will sent first class mail no write-in will allowed Note also agreed consensus top two withdraws run-off vote will required deadline date run-off ballot will determined Council telephone conference also agreed Executive Director should prepare draft run-off ballots proce dures order save time case run-off vote required VI 1981 NATIONALS President distributed Nats Execu tive Committee report prepared Ron Mor gan Committee recommended separate Nats Indoor West Baden IN rest Nats Seguin TX MOVED seconded 81 Nats Committee recommendations except some scheduling details accepted motion passed 8 4 against II S/T III V 1 abstained X MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly 81 Nats schedules Com mittee report accepted except RC Soaring Helicopter NEC make recommendations next Council meeting concerning possibility time RC Soaring VII TEAM SELECTIONPROCEDURESFAI INDOOR President Witt invited Mr Tom Vallee address meeting present views concerning perceived problems FAI Indoor team selection program particu larly concerning minority representation After discussion Mr Vallee MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly 10% Indoor program partici pants join presenting program format alternate Team Selection Committees both proposed programs will ap pear ballot program participants VIII 1981 RC SOARING WORLD CHAMPI ONSH IP& President Witt advised Council would possible host RC Soaring WC San Francisco area California After question discussion period MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly AMA propose ClAM hold 1981 RC Soaring WC California during July Note President directed pres entation FAI ClAM meeting pre pared Executive Director IX RC HELICOPTER WORLD CHAMPION SHIPS POLAND 81 Executive Directoradvised Council strong possibility Poland will offer host model RC Helicopter World Championships conjunction WC full scale helicopters Worths question Council will AMA send team FAI approves such championship MOVED seconded AMA support Paris meeting December invita tion world championships RC Helicop ters Further Academy prepared send team event should take place motion passed 11 1 against V 1 abstained Pres Note Executive Director contact Helicopter leaders advise WC possibility need field team event takes place discussion Council reminded decision should made concerning fielding supporting Sport Scale team 1982 World Championships need noted fact event yet designated official FAI world champi onship category expected shortly Meantime interested Sport Scale event should told early Council will support such team done 80 allow much time possible pre pare MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly Council support Sport Scale team 1982 regardless whether event designated official unofficial FAI World Championship category X 1981 BUDGET preliminary 1981 budget re viewed explained Executive Direc tor noted loss anticipated due inflation despite projected membership increase possibility dues crease should considered near future Note since review information no action required Council time 1981 budget approval scheduled next Council meeting XI PROPERTY PURCHASE Reston property purchase plan again discussed length extension Mankowskis earlier explanations Several op tions concerning cash flow described cluding minimize effects basic AMA operations budget MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly Headquarters personnel proceed actual purchase Reston VA proper ty using judgment advan tageous financial arrangement remainder minutes November 15 1981 Executive Council meet ing will published AMA News sec tion June 1981 issue May1981 77 Scholarships continued President Ventura Aviation Explorers teacher Sunday school church member BIRDS model flying club use Mile Square Park designed FAI RC competition sailplane plans refine design performance improvements found time earn private pilots license working commercial instrument ratings simultaneously playing piano cello seriously pleasure Ventura County Symphony Orches tra also gives lessons two cello students Tom edits newsletter Ventura County Comets regularly practices novice pattern flying cuts own foam wing cores built sailplane winch developed own technique making fiberglass fuseages loves competition strives better performance has involved model aviation long can remember primary goal become airline pilot what can see has what takes Since 1970 AMA scholarships have made varying amounts applicants doubly distinguished high grades school active involvement model aviation community public service involvement also stressed desirable candidates take part activities initiator AMA Scholarchip Pro gram Sullivan Pylon Brand Products substantial contribution some years ago got program going Executive Council AMA policy making body followed suit authorized apportionment dues solicitations additional contributions fund program continuing basis Since start program AMA has awarded almost $25000 deserving young people assist further education Committee members Bob Stalick Al bany OR Cliff Telford Bethesda MD Bob Underwood St Louis MO Betty Stream Long Beach CA John Worth Fairfax VA Under leadership Chairman Stalick recommendations made annually AMA Executive Council scholarship awards SIG Scholarship Awards Choosing two names 19 eli gible easy task After very care ful scrutiny comparison model aviation achievements economic needs applicants Jill Peck Tom Croft selected receive $1000 Glen Sigafoose Memorial Scholarship Fund established 1980 honor memory Mr Glen Sigafoose Sig Manu facturing Company killed per sonal airplane during air show Sig program separate selects appli cants AMA Scholarship Program emphasis financial considerations modeling performance Jill Peck San Diego CA entered University California Los Angeles Sep tember 1980 will major Graphic Arts full schedule High School acti vities community involvement Jill also found time very active modeler entering national international proxy contests During years building fly ing Peanut Scale models gained 15 first place trophies eight second place awards numerous third places As active member Academy involvement Scale Staffel San Diego Orbiteers Jill named Member Year careful skilled builder constructs demon stration models well building testing new kits participation model aviation since age eight has helped hard working young woman develop patience con fidence crusading spirit tell world about model aviation Tom Croft Manchester MO plans follow full-time career aviation enroll ing Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach FL Already holder private pilots license Tom states active model aviation life has provided him unequaled knowledge aviation intends use intention become professional pilot cognizant skills has developed through competition other AMA fliers long list model competition successes reflect determina tion patience 1979 Nats Tom took first place Senior Modified RC Sail plane both Standard Two Meter classes established new AMA record November 1979 Category 1 Indoor Handlaunch Glider having previously set new site record March 1979 Anderson IN taking first place Indoor Handlaunch Glider event list contest wins would fill full page dedicated young man has part wide variety AMA events spanning range Peanut Scale Penny Plane Easy Bee RC Soaring hearty congratu lations go two winners first year Glen Sigafoose Memorial Scholarship Awards hope will make fine contribution world model avi ation world general did Connecticut Maine C Massachusetts Hampshire Rhode Island 0 vermont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Rt 3 Box 200 Waterville ME 04901 Amocamne Vjee-Prmdents Robert C 8rodeur 406 Main Street Nashua NH 03060 George Porker 7 Pool Or. Loe MA 01238 Mike Sctindler 5 Boklac Lodyard CT 06339 William Wilbur 6 Laurel Ave. Kittery ME 03904 Biggest thing boards right now plan put show Charles Hamp son Grant up Manchester Center VT July 4th Sammy Frey has agreed put demo Dave Brown may area will have little category show off Charlie has asked John Worth show team available since both northeastern show teams will busy already scheduled will just have wing hope have best show ever service club up Charles Hope can have some kind Rotary Wings Rotary Club Otis Model Aircraft Club led Fred Hess President CD will put nual RC Barnstormers Fly-In Show Off Sunday June 7 1981 Fred writes 23 entries last year have big beautiful area fly Also addition Barnstormers event will Sport Scale Giant Scale Barnstormer event 5 minutes flier show best flying type long its safe must impress judges beauty precision acrobatics what ever else turns at area picnics family fun fellowship Full directions site rules may writing Fred Hess PO Box 147 Waquoit MA 02536 phone number 617 5481904 have some new frequencies listed FCC printout says may have some problems 7564 Green ville Cranston Black Plain RI Farming ton NH Holyoke MA Trumbull CT 78 Model Aviation vvarren MIXcflCOX just egInnmng nis iUtfl year President Model Aeronautics Association canada died February 15 famous competitor having member canadas RC Aerobatics tuam times also canadas voting delegate FAIs committee International Aero Modeling cIAMI great friend AMA often worked closely USA officers shown leftl shared MAAC booth AMA Executive Director John Worth Hobby 80 trade show last year Toronto Pictured above Tom croft two Glen Sigafoose Memorial Scholarship award winners Unfortunately no photograph available Jill Peck other winner Both students selected receive financial awards $1000 7296 in Hartford Hamden CT 7216 Wallingford CT 7240 Waterbury CT lots Watt mobiles Illinois Colorado Indiana Louisiana Maryland Michigan Minnesota Missouri New York Ohio Oregon Pennsylvania Texas 7232 and 7224 stations using 120 Watts 500 Watts 7208 Alabama Kansas Kentucky Louisiana New Mexico Pennsylvania Texas has 750 Watt 250 Watt mobile 7208 Please note correct address phone numbers ago reversed home calls going business phone unanswered during evenings weekends Home address Route 3 Box 200 Water yule ME 04901 Home phone 207 8734685 Work phone 207 453-9381 Kennebec Valley Model Aviators off running flying writing gaining lots momentum two flying fields plan rotate monthly meetings between three areas around Waterville Augusta ME New Jersey nrk II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11 361 Auoaan Vtce#vaaidmts Pete Bianchini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10706 F rink Dreach 9 Willow Ave. Piscataway NJ 08864 Hank Ukea 46 Cory Or. Tom River NJ 06753 Adam Settler 50 Randi Rd. No A2 Schenectady NY 12309 Walt Throne 206 Windemere Rd Syracuse NY 13219 Second District Thoughts hottest happiest news writing elec tion own John Grigg Presidency AMA Having worked John capacity another during last six years can assure development certainly step right direction heartiest congratulations Johnand course Joan Grigg helpful very worth cause East Coast Nats Last report discussed selects Nats site year re ferred widespread expressions District II dissatisfaction choices location made Nats Executive Planning Committee recent years Well things looking up no cliche intended con nection Executive Council Meeting January 31 broke tradition un dertook major changes personnel Committee example Homer Smith now Chairman hopefully development certain other changes will undoubtedly read about else magazine should provide desired advantages new broom various disappointments past As projected said report formally proposed Executive Council Jan uary 31 meeting East Coast location 1982 Nats ie DOVER AFB Dover DE Located very flat largely agri cultural expanse Delmarva Peninsula its area approximately 6000 acres would accommodate truly combined Nats possibility holding IN DOOR base given fourstory height three large hangars accommodate large C-S Galaxies Air Forces 436th Air Lift Wing As alternative trip great hangars Lakehurst NJ would about same distance Dover DE Willow Grove PA good old days Free Flight Soaring could fully ac commodated space spare barracks base three nearby colleges dormitory facilities Naturally coopera tion Pentagon will required un official sentiment local level quite encouraging course site would AMA District IV neighbor just south same meeting Chuck Foreman VP District IV proposed site Pine Bluff NC Chuck plan work together obtaining two sites 1982 Nats keep good thought SMILE Symposium Synopsis Central New York Model Aircraft Association held its fifth Annual Symposium New York State Fairgrounds Syracuse NY February 7 1981 successful beyond esti mates know because con ducted AMA District II membership meet ing attended 130 members actual potential CNYMAA duly chartered chapter AMA comprising following nine clubs its members Aero Radio Club Syracuse Syracuse Thunderbirds Aero Radio Society Cortland Aero Modelers Society Oswego Val ley Modelers Finger Lakes Radio Control Club Onondaga Model Aircraft Club Midstate Modelers Thousand Isainds Radio Con trol Club Mohawk Valley Radio Control Club symposium ran 9 am 6 pm featured seminars led such prominent modelers Art Schroeder Dave Brown Bob Noll Ed Izzo well showing AMA films large static Scale contest Helicopter flight demonstra tions outdoors provided interesting popular adjunct symposium credit due symposium directors Dave Seif fert Dave Mathewson Walt Throne hardworking volunteers vari ous member clubs can truly proud latest great contribution mod el aviation Joe DAmico deep sorrow report recent untimely death follow ing long illness Joe DAmico Joe lived Brooklyn NY longtime member past President Pennsylvania Ave nue Radio Control Society PARCS specialty recent years RC Scale though long modeling career embraced aspects hobby nationally known contest flier will remembered winning model B-26 Bomber featured together Joe AMA film Marvelous Miniatures Joe will re membered active participant suc cessful effort retain Floyd Bennett Field model flying site after location acquired National Park Service US Department Interior Scale Fidelity important Scale model contest So rules chap portrayed picture shot Syracuse moosium t5 000 temens ujstiit II JdI Contest Board member Rochester NY Bob fellow members Western New York Free Flight Society about hold tenth least Annual Free Flight Meet Pike NY July 11 12 1981 few Free Flight competitions district consider incumbent upon bring attention hardy breed modelers Free Flight chas er will have nine events trophies merchandise third place details contact Dave Evans Evans Street believe PO Box 157 Richburg NY 14774 Ithaca Item proud AMA film library according Peter Hopper films rate return engagement time time Petes group Ithaca Radio Control Society used Marvelous Minia tures Modelings Grand Illusions equal interest second time around double feature showing annual mall show February 7 8 Thanks Peter Thanks GEAR UP AND LOCKED May 1981 79 Youth served symposium dicated above shot AMA Delta Dart building session following picture attests great spectator interest static Scale contest portion symposium Ohio sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District III Vice-President 8534 Huddleston Street Cincinnati Dli 45238 Amociate viam-Preddesite Joe Elben 36980 Valley Forge Dr Solon OH 44139 Francis Fluharty 504 21st St. Vienna WV 26101 Corky Haisman SR 109 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackaon 1025 Walnut St. Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Shalkey 217 Euclid Aw. Scottdale PA 15683 Whew last month has hectic im beginning think born car seat strapped backside have finally resolved AMA election John Grigg new President very slim margin over Earl Witt hope believe Earl will continue active AMA administrative ly has lot offer us just didnt think right man presidency Horrace Cain overwhelmingly won Dist rict VI though supported opponent am particularly displeased outcome Council needs least maverick keep us toes Congratulations both John Horrace well others elected recently saga last month began trip Atlanta first Council meeting 1981 marathon 9 am midnight session resulted lot business being taken care particular interest District Ill has show teams other district far pyrotechnics ban lift ed some guidelines established use Another item interest CD qualification system revision number system requiring three CDs Open members sign form before sending district VP will issue questionnaire applicant questionnaire returned VP will tabulated will VP ward everything AMA Headquarters issuance license Only VPs author ized sign off CD application will honor application sent past three signatures future will require new form available AMA Headquarters three signatures As note have made application recently writing have sent out questionnaires everyone application have received havent received thing lost mail should reapply weekend following Council meet ing up Syracuse NY annual Central New York Symposium held event held New Yorks Dist rict II obviously attracts District Ill members able talk affair excellent facility very well run Hats off guys ran event well worth attending last weekend spent WRAM Show White Plains NY pri mary reason being commer cial exhibitor again able talk bunch members attended show Next weekend its Newark OH least 120 miles away following Monday leave group club meetings Allentown PA Tuesday WednesdayValley Forge PA Thursday fly home can leave Cleveland show Friday As can see its pretty full schedule Id like take opportunity apologize groups have invited attend functions turned down Being AMA VP funat least keep trying con vince myself anyway Again month have unpleasant task informing another loss ranks Warren Hitchcox MAAC President good friend knew him died sud denly heart attack February 15 too young age 57 longtime modeler Warren nearly fixture Canadian World Championship Pattern Teams active administratively sport until end presided over MAAC annual gen eral meeting dinner just hours before ing fatally stricken little white haired guy told relentless stories no longer us mourn loss extend sympathies always active wife Shirley MAAC organization has lost its greatest leader its best friend hope Shirley will remain sport shared Warren years love Shirley Delaware District Celausbia Maryland h Catalina Virginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Amodata Vice-Praddesita Wayne Abernathy 9206 Carandon 3 upper Marlboro MD 20870 Bob Champina 205 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 23806 Howed Crinpin 611 Beechwood Charlottenvllle VA 22901 V Bill Helm, 2000 Tyvola Road Charlotte NC 25210 Scossy Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DC 19909 John Praston 7012 Elvira Court Falls Church VA 22042 Charles Spear 910 Holly Lane Mockoville NC 27028 have just returned January AMA Council meeting Atlanta have good news show teams pyro technics ban has lifted can use some types pyrotechnics Basically main restrictions will clear use purotechnics local authorities obtain local permit Larry Bolich AMA Special Events Director will sending out information guideline package show teams explaining new procedures Just case havent heard John Grigg won election AMA President lanta Council meeting first meeting President change attitude way meeting conducted very pleasant changes past two years honestly believe will see lot good progress come out AMA next two years Inflation has finally hit Nats 1981 Nats will cost little year have raise basic entry fee $3500 Some event fees will also crease few dollars am sure competition types have pay higher entry fees lately local con tests entry fees will help us run bet ter Nats get qualified help entry fees will well spent things will run smoothly latest info new Headquarters building Reston own land now plan start building late 1982 early 1983 meantime have building fund program underway raise money through donations help offset cost project can part AMA Headquarters has pin called Brick Its pin gold colored brick can send $500 AMA C/O Vince Man kowski first area show support new AMA Headquarters building fund sure would like see AMA member District IV wearing bricks wonder its possible have 100% participation district pro gram really would nice see plaque lobby new building reads something like District IV Acad emy Model Aeronautics 100% parti cipation helping build building through donations Think about Speaking District IV chance 1982 Nats may district am looking two possible locations within districtone Delaware North Carolina may calling clubs areas help support develops Whats Happening District IV First State RC Club having AMA Scale Contest June 20th Delaware fly ing field Greensboro Aeromodelers renovating flying field building new spectator parking areas also adding new public ad dress system Winston-Salem RC Club will hold Sec ond Annual Cross Country Rally August 22 23 cross-country race RC aircraft Brainbusters Newsletter Bob Sifleet called Joe Boyle recently said club has arranged use field Bowie again two day contest June 6 7 June 6 will AMA events June 7 FAI events will FAI tri als Galesville June 25 26 Bob rec ommended people look NACA 44071A airfoil FAI power Brainbusters saddened death Harold Crane January 20 1981 will missed friend tough com petitor Mid-Virginia RC Soaring Championships will held Ft Lee June 6 7 will include scale event TMSS Annual Beach Boomer will held 4th July weekend Fentrass Field Charlotte NC RC Club January 24th Charlotte RC Club sponsored indoor RC display local shopping malls efforts Aeromasters Fredericksburg VA Want good idea get local parks recreation people involved model avia 80 Model Aviation tion Read quote newslet ter Modeling Class off good start class RC modeling sponsored Fred ericksburg Department Parks Recrea tion held its first meeting January 19th Seven students have signed up course including two adults understand students will building Fledglings keeping pace model will built sessions Jim Murphy coordinator project will calling some help course member Aeromasters would like observe welcome come may pressed service point after two sessions looks real good should have new batch RCers springy Thats Alabama ida gia inoippi to flice V Sooth Carolina C Tenoesoee DISTRICT REPORT Dill Mathews District V Vice-President 2712 Sw 34th St Apt 8 Gainesville FL 32608 Ausciane Vtce-Pruadusts John Gorday 115 Bayberry Lane Jackson MS 39212 Richard Jackson 108 Thornlec Charleston Heights sc 29405 Arthur Jonnson 932 Banyan Deltay Beech FL 33444 Phillip McDowell 6821 Rolling Fork Dr Nashville TN 37206 loseph Micalizzi SR 00666 Boo 1532 Faiardo PR 00648 Ed Moormen 70 Fifth St Shaliwar FL 32579 Harry Sheram P0 Box 4506 Birmingham AL 35206 Tom Thacker 2390 C Lawrenceville Hwy Decatur GA 30033 Executive Council meeting Atlanta gave opportunity visit repre sentatives several Atlanta clubs also learned Tom Thacker would able continue AVP back old job will discussing Atlanta clubs possibility forming AMA charter organization clubs improve com munications among clubs coordi nate activities South Carolina Radio Aircraft Model ers SCRAM also considering AMA char tered chapter status way SCRAM newsletter now edited Glenn Char lene Fields both very active promoting modeling throughout district Other husband wife newsletter editor teams include Jim Cynthia Baker KCRC Barnstormer Knox County TN Art Charlotte Johnson Gold Coast Flyer Flori da Like other editors have probably experienced newsletter editors dilemma hit two keys typewriter wrong will hit paper subject newsletter editors law Errors will go undetected until after publi cation Quotes Glowplug4 ap preciation good work newsletter tors will again award Top Flight Newsletter awards honorable mentions year want newsletter considered make sure sent regularly Several clubs district having fly ing site problems Fortunately can now turn Geoffrey Styles AMA Headquarters assistance has working sev eral clubs specific problems seems having fair degree success alas cant solve problems have copy new flying site film 14 minutes long clubs need clubs having flying site problems Im having mail problems mid-February received nine pounds mail postmarked November December Most ad dressed properly dont know what problem Oddly enough someone mailed copy Modellistica magazine Firenze Italy February 12 arrived February 16 Its very interesting thought Italian enough drawings pictures give good idea scope modeling Italy Puerto Rico comes picture Freddie Samboline Southern RC Mod elers Delta wing plane Members West Orange Sunfliers found themselves movies lately Cinematography Club Orlando showed up flying field asked could film some action shots film turned out very exciting movie makers decided make documentary clubs activities Check local filmmakers club Tom Mavracic Palm Beach Aero nauts wasnt crashing enough planes opted simulated encounter haz ardous obstacle other words taking Contendor down ceiling managed stick ceiling fan Theres always new way crash plane weather getting pretty again models coming out spring flying Down Florida its mostly spring winter picture below taken mid-winternote short sleeves few columns back ran picture caption explaining couldnt read note came picture author note member Lake Aircraft Radio Kontrol Society won Certificate Award Penmanship club clubs hangar flier got plaque set wheel chocks others club also re membered accomplishments past year May landings safe ones Illienin Indiana Kentucky Misoosri VI DISTRICT REPORT Horrace Cain District VI Vice-President 525 Weidner Road Buffalo Grove IL 6011913 Amaata VicePruidmsta Frank Hughes 401 5 Birch Flactsburg MO 64477 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Glenn Lee 819 Mandrake Batavia IL 60510 Helen Olsen 820 Old Bonhomme university City MO 63132 Jim Sears P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Bill Zimmer Box 72 Verne IL 61375 Thank thank vote con fidence both exhilarating humbling will try measure up worthy support please dont hesitate forward criticisms Dont shy about speaking up no uncertain terms dont like something same token Ill try receptive ideas care pass AMA Im designated spokesman Now some modelers speak up get published Ken Kern Bedford IN Bill Zimmer Varna IL have found guilty conveying considerable information concerning modeling AMA sen tence serve indefinite terms Associate Vire-Presdentn Molding nts neautirul red wfllte blue Cutlass Mr William K Ken Kern District VI AVP Ken now leans RC Fun Flies Soaring Scale has also volved CL FF modeling started rubber kits pre-teens Besides membership Hoosier Hills RC Club Ken belongs Experimental Aircraft Association National Waco Club also ham K9BEH As private pilot Ken airport manager nearly eight years Ken now sociated Naval Weapons Support Center As electronic technician Ken does lot work testing kinds batteries including computer testing Ni-Cads Will bring ole Ken some new friends some offers magazine editors Bill Zimmer Varna IL CL modeler mostly CL Stunt hope have him very soon Would Chuck Delano Bob Underwood please accept sincere gratitude tireless efforts AVPs last two years AMA members benefit dedica tion Thanks guys May 1981 81 4 Freddie has some expert help dont know thB young mans name Freddie some managed ding thB Delta Uflarles Vachon I-lying Uators GainBaville getting ready bomb drop somber note may ex press sympathies memoriam Ray Donovan 54 Rock Valley RC Flyers heart attack Paul Suwalski 30 Blue Max RC Wheeling IL cancer Both AMA members dedicated promoting model aviation will missed never gotten Calendar May 2-3 Rockford IL Rockvalley RC Cherryvale Model Fair May 16-17 Terre Haute IN RC Club Honey Creek Mall Show May 23-24 Ft Wayne IN Flying Circuits Soaring meet May 24 Palatine IL Harper College TreeTown Modelaires CL meet May 31 Pekin IL RCOpen Fun Fly Help Wanted Fox Valley Aero Club St Charles IL needs donations model air plane equipment new used St Charles Boys Home Call Roger Brint 815 758-3068 Tn-Valley RC South Bend IN has impressive schedule top dawg racing season International Miniature Aircraft Asso ciation now has charter Illinois IMAA chapter No 11 Giant Aircraft Specialists GAS spearheaded Gene Sauter Arling ton Heights IL GAS likes both Scale non-Scale lean towards sport fly-ins competition Gene B-26 marauder pilot over Europe WW II can contacted 312 255-0560 Gene also member Northwest RC Club well over 100 District VI clubs have mentioned column place make presence known nearby AMA members might get new member get RCer fly instead over hill mile away Mr Wheeley genius making not-so-good pictures look nice column Sopass along picture some wordsno charge 100% discount SOAPBOX AMA growing proj ects require employees employees contemporary Washington DC wages better require money can antici pate significant increase contribu tion next year next Executive Council meeting April 4th 5th 5th planned con sideration Bylaws changes big idea circulation revise AMAs corporate structure like business corporation directors vice-pres idents would appoint corporate offi cers bottom line concept someone wants very much remove right vote national officers can done laws changes must voted Lead er Members Contest Directors officers etc certain self-servers seeking power will bombard rhetoric about advantages such organization Im sure can see through smog STILL PROCEED WITH CAUTION Modeling arta form self-ex pression right vote form selfexpression free people promise Leader Member will never agree plan will way compromise right selectthrough own self-expres sionour national AMA officers Dont hesi tate ask other Leader Members about consideration such promise Heyspring Lets go fly Iowa Mchigae esota VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen District VII Vice-President P 0 ten 1104 tirminqham MI 48t1 2 Aggoaste VicaPrmidau James clark 4444 Woodvew Dr. NE Cdr Raoids IA 52401 Tony Italiano 1655 Revere Brookfield WI 53005 John C Lorbiecki 5847 N 67th St. Milwaukee WI 53218 Robert 0 Lundberg 4928 Tio St. Duluth MN 55804 William Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Tr. St Joaelh Ml 49085 Al Sodmore 5013 Dorsest Dr. Madison WI 53711 Ron Seam 1325 Roslyn Pontiac Ml 48064 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombrdy lane Crystai MN 55428 Duluth MN Duluth Ra dio Control Club flying ice St Louis Bay 100 200 F temperatures turnout during summer months come pictures Double Eagle Dale Carter Arnold Profitt Roy Macie jeski built Webra 61 RE pulls straight up Weighs 9 lbs 12 oz 8 lbs 14 oz club fence about coming AMA chartered News Pontiac Miniature Aircraft Club Annual Awards Most Improved Junior Robert Plater Jr Most Improved Senior Kevin Waara Most Improved Open John Newbigging Contest King Roy Pinner Mem ber Year Dave McDonald have three bullet holes powder burns attending annual meeting Association Midwestern Radi9 Control Clubs comprised about 30 clubs Michi gan Ohio Ontario 39 members present representing 20 clubs discussed contest coordinating re-districting AMA matters general Contest Coordinating central issue present through personal effort Dave Brown part Pattern event dates District III VII have re-negotiated looks like no conflicts remain schedule will finalized respective Contest Coordi nators usual procedure consider Band-Aid intend address contest coordinating question larger per spectiveareas activity/event interestwith re-study classification B-A-AA etc long range question may may related re-districting still strong feeling re-district ing although show hands meeting showed less majority message got AMA districts poorly con ceived relation areas activity geo graphical features such Lake Michigan population centers factors bear representation Executive Council Con testCoordinatingand commu nication district will task pick up some work done earlier Wayne Yeager Roy Pinner others bring subject Executive Council de velopment resolution have appointed Tony Italiano new post have called Assistant VicePresident John Griggs agreement pend ing Executive Council approval Tonys assignment will consolidate efforts AVPs District VII West First order business set up District meetings before flying season starts John Griggs con cept assistant vice-president could replacement event mid-term VP vacancy have new Contest Coordinator FF CL East Paul Smith replaces Debby lmhoff has moved off Houston thanks Debby good luck Paul Paul M Smith 11112 Dill Drive Sterling Heights Ml 48077 Possible transmitter interference locations Minnesota Isabella Eveleth Minneapolis Floodwood St James White Bear Lake Grand Marais Russell Ely Silver Bay Wisconsin Roseville Iowa Johnson Michigan Warren Ecorse Monroe Adjacent District VII Illinois East Alton Rockford Sauget De catur Indiana Evansville Portland Indianapolis Nebraska ONeill Auburn Ohio Warren Kansas City Middletown Youngstown Cleveland Canton Findlay detail write Pete Waters Kraft Midwest 7420 Seven Mile Road Northville Ml 48167 Arhansas Lsnisaea 0 New Mexict C Oklahoma C Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Ted White District VIII Vice-President 1109 Greendale Bedford TX 76021 Aociata vicPredenu Sud Friedl 5512 Southmood Little Rock AR 72205 William Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleasanton TX 78064 Dan Parsons 11809 Fulmer NC Albueuerque NM 87111 Ed Perez 1102 W Tarrant Rd. Grand Prairie TX 75050 Al Rabe 1904 Valley Oak Ct Irving TX 75081 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Bartlenville OK 74003 Cd Shearer 3416 David Metairie LA 70003 just got back first Council meet ing VP Quite experience time read will time next minutes will published no need go what happened hobby trade show Atlanta biggest have ever seen Mostly crafts too much type hobby still very interest ing Never saw miniature doll houses place 82 Model Aviation next Council meeting takes place April 4-5 Washington DC better worse daughters wedding April 4 Ill have send AVP represent District VIII Bylaws say can everything vote Im going try get April 5 relatives etc swarming house will difficult get away Ill have play ear Ive answering lot questions talking lot people about new frequency proposal Most people didnt un derstand 50 new frequencies will shared industrysame have now didnt undersantd radios will illegal 10 years discussing club meeting other night brought up tried couldnt have worse deal 1 50 new frequencies shared 2 Narrow band20 KHz have trouble now adjacent frequencies 80 KHz apart etc 3 Radios become illegal 10 years 4 expensive equipment etc etc urge read proposal study Show friends Get some opinions electronics experts would like some feedback would seem around 70 80% members AMA flying RC should get better deal 10 clear channel frequencies would better 100 shared ones answer got asked AMA about dont like come up something better answer job pay dues AMA hAs about two million dollar year budget seems would money well spent hire lawyers lobbyists etc get us least 10 clear channel frequencies cant fly three four time anyway clincher isas pointed out Buddy Irwin Scale Contest Board memberthat fly frequencies knowing shared possibilities being shot down exist good lawyer could show negligent therefore liable damage injuries caused models urge again read study pro posal let know what think tolarads as aska No IXWysmin DISTRICT REPORT Travis UsSinnis District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Aaaaclet VieePmidente Charles Brannon 2220 Mariposa Bld. Ceopar WY 82601 Cd Ccx 8209 Linden Prairie Village KS 66208 Dick Crowlay 16413 6 Stanford P1 Aurora CO 80015 Glen Lau 3701 5 44th St Lincoln NE 68606 Tim Mattarn 429 Dogwood Grefton NO 88237 Jim Ricketts 5183 Cloudas Sioux Falls 50 871 03 Lets open month congratula tions Horrace Cain District VI VP John Grigg new AMA President two men well deserved winners recent run-off election path ser vice spots within AMA sought after strong candidates anyone wants serve some 80000 people has got have heart job Its no easy task know people looking forward great things election behind us now Executive Council meeting last month covered about 50 agenda items Coun cil worked diligently atmosphere cooperation business-like dispatch Look specifics elsewhere next issue Model via tion will soon hearing about fund rais ing task financing new Headquar ters building needed facility light esca lating rent costs experienced recently expected future Forward good money raising ideas Vince Mankowski Headquarters alert some ideas him hear gold bricks lapel will soon what well dressed AMA member will want wear details later Congratulations also due Rocky Mountain Soaring Association RMSA re ceiving AMA Award Excellence welldeserved award super group sports men Denver area boast members other states believe have some memberships other countries Good work RMSA Last month introduced new associate vice-presidents month Id like know about Glen Lau Lincoln NE Glen married has three children girl two boys native Nebraskan physician private family practice holds several professional board positions related profession should give him good background assisting AMA business Glen gives modeling experiences follows began modeling early 40s usual stick tissue models pro gressed U-control late 40s SOs took time out modeling during time Marines medical school began interest Radio Control 1962 has remained prime interest occasional sortie Peanut Scale group Ive participated local Pattern contests RC am now interested RC Scale Ive participated Nats competition Pre cision Scale have Contest Director eight years Ive President Lincoln Sky Knights have man power director fot AMA Nats 1979 Lincoln am looking forward helping way can district should know Lincoln Sky Knights inter ested hosting another Nats future Welcome aboard Glen Next month some information AVP Dick Crowley Keep newsletters coming folks read interest news letter editors deserve special thanks great job Ive appointed serve AMA Scholarship Study Committee think looking increasing amount spent scholarships future have ideas input regarding scholarship program let know input better deci sions can made Its money Id like some suggestions scholar ship program should administered structured presently spend about $2000 per year last year scholarships applied nineteen young peoplethe largest number ever apply scholarship funds Four young people awarded funds according placed$1000 first $500 second $250 third fourth organization puts much emphasis edu cation encourages scholarship appears need update some thinking amounts awarded Comments please Arinsca lornia ii C Nwalla Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 2501 Armour Lane Rodoods Beach CA 90278 Amaate Vlee#madents Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lana Walnut Caek CA 84698 Alex Chisolm 1100 West Shaw Preono CA 93711 Lonnie Kroeber 2401 Zafro Cu. Lao Vegin NV 89102 John Pond 4289 Syoko Circle San Jose CA 95136 Bol Reynolds 8 Box 51 Tucson AZ 88710 Betty 5eam 3723 Snowden Ase Long Beach CA 90808 aith Whitney 14468 Jupiter Dr. Salt Lake City IJT 84117 AMAs 1980 election over Its will long remembered think something really good came out affair Consider member always says has no voice AMA affairs has proven wrong fact run-off re quired Nominating Committee formed AMA vicepresidents decided two incumbents wanted Council longer reasons varied prob ably wouldnt agree reasons keeping Nevertheless making effort write name rather scrawling X overrode system proved AMA Executive Council sacrosanct inviolate unpenetrable body has bandied about write ins Horrace Cain has returned CounciL other Earl Witt missed narrow margin 400 votes out roughly 20000 lose did after putting up violent fight reiterate believe membership large has shown AMAs leaders untouchablean expensive good lesson AMA business bigger better things am going attempt put stop name calling finger point ing has going little contro versy good can overdone feel has Along lines John Worth has given space magazine write articles under name Bear mind views expressed may general consensus AMA Executive Council 15 However dont think John would ever express view majority felt wasnt made couple long trips since last report dropping club meetings first trip San Diego visit San Diego Wingmasters Inc invited down club President Bob Cook Bob dinner prior meeting great meal enjoyed some good conversa tion during club very dynamic bunch have colorful jackets very distinctive club patch During meeting met fellow Californian name Tommy Thomp son born couple miles now live used fly Free Flight out old Western Rosecrans field should give clue long hes May 1981 83 flying models showed club film Modelings Grand Illusions thor oughly enjoyed alL next night went north fair piece visit Conejo Radio Controlled Modelers group located town Thou sand Oaks headed up President Art Addington invited after ef forts arrange meet several pre-meeting dinner came down flu day meeting spent day evening sick bed met Vince Liguori clubs Contest Director Obie Dotson Treasurer George Arra editor newsletter enjoyed excellent meal together prior meeting rued fact poor Art out commission Through efforts Vince club has unique meeting rooms Ive yet visited conference room major hospitaL enter through main entrance place too room filled overflowing members family members see movie Modelings Grand Illusions know werent hear see mel certainly enjoyed movie heard kinds good comments packing up leave next trip little longerlike Atlanta winter Council meeting re ceived good news long awaited AMA film help clubs obtain flying sites now available As matter fact have copy possession use tailored show recalcitrant landowner want use property will have him knees tears begging take land Well maybe its message isnt strong good start construction AMAs new Headquarters building has delayed March 1982 order allow us time raise some additional funds through fund drive time comes donate please intend give generously Its tax deductible too proposal before FCC may held up due change leaders Washington hope its beyond control mentioned 1982 Nats could Dover Air Force Base Delaware possibility being investigated Nats Committee passing interest fact Head quarters running out numbers put AMA licenses Number 99999 will soon reached go Well probably put letter front go four digitsAl 000 example Ah progress next Council meeting will two days Washington DC 4th 5th April day will devoted overhauling Bylaws Please write desires area way have ever thought about inviting AVPs club meet ing theres lives nearby give try dont have travel budget please dont expect cross state attend represent AMA privy AMA matters Im always ready willing try get club meeting Drop line well work something out youre putting mall show can send tabletop display booth highlight show THERMALS Alaska o 0 Monea on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District XI Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 AinOd vu Al CuIr 1607 S von Elm Poatello ID 83201 Simon Dreege 1 Boo 48 Broedview MT 59016 Ed MoCollough 53 SE 61 Portland OR 97215 Bruce Naleon 807 C vckiburg St. Sookane WA 99208 Orlando Oly Recjo 26806 Dover Ct. Kent WA 98031 Don Zipoy 21415 NB Main St. Redmond WA 98052 great pleasure announce some new officers District Xl district meeting held RAMS Symposium have met both introduction needs made rest district First fill position Jim Mccarty accepted Contest Coordinator job RC Jim ran RC scheduling meeting RAMS show shows will great job us Jim can reached 18958 Marine View Drive Seattle WA 98166 should send contest sanction forms him beginning now Jim RCer flew fight ers few years ago still dabbles person carrying type aircraft second fill much needed position Bruce Nelson Spokane Bruce has agreed fill Associate Vice-President vacancy inland empire address 807 E Vicksburg Spokane WA 99208 Bruce familiar face RC functions since manager Barons Show Team gets around Both gentlemen deserve pat back clasp hand along other AMA officers district give time pay can enjoy hobby/sport Ed McCollough AVP Oregon sent following report information Thanks Ed good weather us manage fly year will building antici pation coming contest year mind its time remind events will coming up can get planes ready because turns out some con tests will slightly different year first contest point towards will Benton County RC Modelers EXPO held Benton County fairgrounds just south Corvallis OR April 11 12 two day meet features static judging number categories including Scale non-Scale types usually swap shop operating bring no longer needed items will have District Xl meeting Saturday prob ably late afternoon would like see get input Sunday brings fun fly Adair Field great prizes supplied winners Later April either 19th 26th Sky Knights Portland will have Mudhole 81 else mudhole just south Wilsonville OR first sea plane meet new season get floats come some fun Last year weather great unlike years no rain no wind Although Oregon function re member Zillah coming up May 5t Helens will cooperate usually very well run attended meet Last year four us flew Zillah second day contest 18th May taxiing main runway heard excited voice say N - am over Scapoose St Helens blowing looked north sure enough whole top moun tain lifting off lifted off flew towards mountain guarantee have never seen anything match awesome sight laid out front us chased passed cloud Zillah ground long enough warn group say hello few old friends back plane off Port land could have stayed longer would have grounded possibly months because dust Also report printed RIC Modeler should really have listed fiction since liberties actual happenings taken After Mudhole 81 next meet will third annual Barnstormers Scale Biplane meet Sometime June towards end month 20th 27th meet will take place Delta Park year has change rules Scale air planes will flown two parts Scale Barnstorming will merged overall category Look flyers write Steve Tischler C/O will forward letter Fourth July weekend signals Northwest Miniature Seaplane contest known Haystack 81 Haystack reservoir about 15 miles out Madras OR Last year good weather came back beautiful contest works con test change rules will tried provisional basis first time bonus will awarded planes Scale appearance Scale higher bonus forewarned get bird look like real airplane Sky Knights go out make great contest hope see flying us weekend fun fly wade off Scale last weekend July will bring Flightmasters Klamath Falls OR Fun Fly Unfortunately wasnt able get last year because 5t Helens rescheduled Barn stormers contest same date July everything Ive heard indicates excel lent get-together fun goes well hope get years contest just watch August activity seems annual Lake Tapps meet run Mt Ranier RC group last year six Sky Knights went took second fourth fifth seventh ninth places Out modesty wont tell other Sky Knight placed least wasnt last very re laxing very well run meet look forward years version September brings two excellent contests close season year will same day can get both First will Vancouver Lake contest sponsored Sky Knights will floatplane contest includes fun fly events wade off Scale So far weather has fantastic contest lake shallow can walk across get plane need con test will take place 20th September weekend following 27th brings Dis fun fly Corvallis OR have attended tell well attended enjoyable contest well worth attending Since will no conflict year plan attend hope will too 84 Model Aviation JUNIO FLIGHT / ED WHITTEN 176 Wall St Sta New York NY 10005 Bostonians Fly High nice things about non-AMA unofficial events locality can fly event appeals modelers area Such case BOS TONIAN Indoor Event scale-like mod els moment know least four different styles iams Co Ltfl photo Everyone appears accept 16 span 14 QAL VA x 2 x 3 minimum fuselage box 6 maximum prop rules varia tions come minimum weight double single surface requirement charisma factor percentage Most fliers seem want crease charisma possible 10% require double surfaced covering greatest divergency opinion comes minimum weight whether flies scale-like models appreciation dura tion appearance suggestion flies em like likes em Florida MIAMA group using old 7 gram double singel surface optional 10% charisma rules Doc Martin however has modified 10 gram minimum 20% charisma Junes VI-NART West Baden IN New York City big contest February 22nd Columbia University used 1981 rules retained 7 gram minimum required double covered sur faces used 20% maximum charisma fac tor 7 gram minimum satisfied en durance fliers 10 grams would have liking scale buffs Out San Diego super-scale mod elers use old rules whop ping 14 gram minimum popular So own fact remains semi-scale indoor model event very popular New York imagination runs wild unusual plan forms San Diego popular adopt man-carrying airplane design details lettering Bostonian require ments fact Walt Mooney has drawn up plans number Bostonians modified full-size designs has given appropriate Bean Town names like Back Bay Bellanka Revere Speedster Chelsea Cardi nal Giving model real jazzy name very important element event seems type model event manufacturer could produce kit beginner could build fly Sure expert will win always does outdoor P-30 Em bryo place beginner young old can start have fun doing information history Bostonian event rules send Ed Whitten 15c stamp cover return postage AMA Indoor Postal Yep getting near showdown time Annual Indoor AMA Postal Contest Keep flying just sure send times other information Ed Whitten end April Eagle Talk last issue discussed names parts nomenclature airplane pointed out basic similarities between man-carrying free flight model airplanes Now want tell about things properties cannot seen Yes invisible just important wings stabilizers four four forces flight want talk about first can called good guys bad guys suppose wear appropriate hats two good guys THRUST LIFT two bad guys DRAG WEIGHT Its tug-of-war THRUST DRAG opposing other LIFT strug gling against WEIGHT model has four properties THRUST LIFT overcome DRAG WEIGHT model will move forward climbing flight Lets take good look diagram see just whats going 7Wegr R4q AVNT $ See THRUST trying its best pull airplane forward LIFT trying keep up air good guys give cheer YEAH right DRAG trying fiendish best hold back model WEIGHT trying pull downthe bad guysHISSSS --again. .HISSSS thats what flying about rather beginning what about next step see what makes up THRUST LIFT can help makes up DRAG WEIGHT can eliminate Now LIFT does over come WEIGHT perhaps because enough THRUST perhaps too much WEIGHT model launch will settle down long powered glide So lets see what can done help out THRUSTThis comes power rubber motor through means propeller loop 1/8th rubber doesnt job maybe two loops will. THRUST through increased power THRUST however can also increased using effi cient propeller best diameter best angle pitch blades air plane smooth well lubricated bear ing fact right rubber/propeller com bination probably just important rest model LIFTThats what wing course surface AMA Cub flat gains its lift kiting action air hitting underside surface efficient wing cambered curved efficient curve - airfoil - lift An airfoil obtains lift reducing air pressure upper surface plus kit ing action DRAGWe cant away completely bad guy doggone itwish could can reduce him minimum Good building practices important best weapon sandpaper An balsa body example covered whole forest tiny fiber hairs just eager clutch airand Sand off WEIGHTAnd course cant get rid bad guy either Outdoor models must strong enough withstand wind rough handling being blown along ground no need load down anything unnecessary Indoor models made just lightly possible strong enough withstand flight loads order fly slower less power Well thats beginningthe four forces flight inherent airplanes large small Some help some hinder course much will get now start thinking models terms improve building habits help good guys know start wondering model flies well thats will really start enjoy model airplanes next session will consider three conventional axes remember As wing bent flies plane See next month SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT May 1981 85
Edition: Model Aviation - 1981/05
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Edition: Model Aviation - 1981/05
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r Synopsis ot January 31 Council Meeting AMAs board ofdirectors Executive Coun cii met Atlanta GA took following actionsa detailed report will pub lished after Executive Council reviews approves official minutes meeting 1 Run-off Election John Grigg Presi dent Horrace Cain District VI VicePresident noted winners AMAs accounting firm re sponsible receiving counting bal lots 2 1981 Budget deficit budget ap proved noted continuance operations under budget would probably require dues increase following year existing services maintained 3 Executive Director Contract new contract approved next two years replacing effect since 1964 4 Membership Lists new basis mak ing membership lists available promotion model aviation activities com mercial purposes reviewed accepted 5 Youth Proposal concept AMAs founders Charles H Grant renew ing youth participation AMA programs emphasis scientific considerations reviewed possible future implementa tion 6 Pyrotechnics Ban Guidelines under AMA air show teams could permit ted safely operate pyrotechnics re viewed approved 7 AMA Blazers Purchase jackets AMA employee representatives wear public functions approvedAMA pay half employees pay half also available officers AMA subsidy 8 MAAC Magazine Sale AMAs maga zine Canadian aeromodeling association members reduced subscription rate $16 approved 9 NAA Magazine approved pro vide AMA magazine Executive Committee Board Directors AMAs parent organization National Aeronautic Association 10 Member Expulsion assistance AMAs legal counsel approved seek return AMA property preliminary con sidering revocation AMA membership privileges former air show team member 11 Nats 1-10 Personnel agreed cost additional HQ personnel brought Nats general AMA PR purposes should charged Nats operation 12 1980 Nats Planning left Nats Executive Committee decide expansion RC Soaring competition satisfaction Helicopter Soaring Inter ests 13 Nats Committee Homer Smith VP District Xl appointed new Nation als Executive Committee Chairman Smith Foreman VP District IV develop Standard Operating Procedure document Nats operations Nats Committee struc ture functions 14 Nats Communications purchase up $5000 approved upgrade Nats electronic communications equipment 15 Nats Entry lees An increase 1981 fees approved help prevent deficit Nats operations See Competition News else issue Model Aviation de tails 161982 Nats Sites Possibilitiesfor Dover DE Pine Bluff NC reviewed ap proved further study 17 Bylaws Committee John Byrne VP District II approved added basic committee consisting President Executive Director Bill Mathews VP-V Homer Smith VP-XI Micheline Madison AMA HQ 18 Chapter Achievement Establishment new award AMA chapters associa tions chartered clubs approved first go Central New York Model Aircraft Association 19 Homeowners Insurance Executive Director requested research legality publishing list companies will cover model aircraft activities 20 CD Phone Numbers AMA HQ re vise sanction form obt&m authori zation publish CD phone numbers AMA Contest Calendar 21 Officer Columns approved Executive Director have column magazine equivalent VPs approved Secretary/Treasurer column should less AMA Presi dents column 22 Alaska Mini-Nats three day 1981 Mini-Nats Anchorage AMA provide 15 free trophies approved 23 CD Qualification Effective March 15 previous requirements endorsement new Contest Director applications ap proved reinstated although also approved VP could approve en dorsements either way however use current questionnaire still required 24 Safety Committee new committee approved authority recom mend suspending Contest Director rating contest sanction extreme safety hazard situations 25 1981 Nomination Procedures procedures used 1980 election approved use again 1981 Note laws Committee consider changes future meanwhile current bylaws deadlines provide time 1981 implementation 26 AMA Numbers Due being enough five digit numbers available contin ue reserving unrenewed numbers previous holders approved begin reissuing such numbers effective March 31 meanwhile conversion alpha-numeric system approved minimize avoid need reissue numbers have normally reserved 27 Distinguished Service such award approved announcement re cipient delayed until presentation made 28 Next Meeting April 4-5 1981 Washington DC area 5th will pri m arily reviewing bylaws revision proposals AMA Scholarship Winners- -1980 Names 1980 AMA Scholarship winners have announced Scholar ship Committee Out 19 names submitted four selected Paul Munana $1000 Peter Campo $500 Theodore Tavares $250 Thomas Haar $250 total $2000 being awarded fund Top choice Paul Munana Santa Bar bara CA winner $1000 AMA Scholarship Fund will use award help finance education University California Santa Barbara major ing Mechanical Engineering 395 average placed him seventh out 546 students high school Paul entered uni versity first-rate academic credentials holding onto scholastic level Paul found time participate such high school activities Election Committee Key Club Math Club Finance Publicity Committees also achieved Honor Roll three years awarded Santa Barbara School District Top Achieve ment Honor 1979 model aviation side Paul free flighter travel up 130 miles 72 Model Aviation AMA HQ including reports AMA President Secretary-Treasurer Executive Director Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 home Taft could fly top modeling prize came May 1980 Taft won Ode Randall Memorial Trophy placing first Senior new AMA record time 51 minutes 29 seconds Previous Paul won tro phies 1979 Nats held Riverside CA four seven events entered past three years Paul has entered contests wide variety classes always keen competitor times going home trophies Paul stated application involvement model aviation has enthusiastically supported parents has resulted much happiness satis faction family Paul founding member Santa Barbara Indoor Aeromodelers Club served executive member Presently belongs Society Antique Modelers National Free Flight Society holding down parttime job help pay college tuition Paul still finds time fly well play soccer volleyball some weightlifting says model building fly ing have taught him perseverance patience self-confidence competitive spirit qualities will keep life second place scholarship amount $500 went Peter Campo Houston TX Graduating Clear Lake High School top 5% grade average 4259 45 possible Peter built up enviable rec ord member National Honor Society four years member Junior En gineering Tech nical Society winning All-State Honors Letters still making time prepare winning exhibit 1980 Hous ton Science Engineering Fair 1979 Peter won special award American stitute Aeronautics Astronautics projectA Practical Model Engine Dyna mometerwhich gained him third place Fair interest scientific projects demonstrated 1977 won second place Certificate Merit Tex Society Medical Technology exhibit Enzyme Action world model aviation Peter has entered contests built planes people twice age likes fly Slow Combat Fast Combat Sailpianes radio controlled Pylon Racers well taking part area fun flies built own design Control Line Endurance ship five 1AA original design models two original Fast Combat planes constructing other planes designed others Club mem berships include Manned Spacecraft Center Radio Control Club Clear Lake Linewinders Club Houston Area Pylon Racing Association found ing member goal pursuing higher education become chemical engineer hopes Masters Degree working will enable him help solve some future energy problems country world Rice University fortunate have such versatile alumnus May 1980 graduate Falmouth High School Theodore S Sean Tavares young man parent would proud have family Based six semesters placed first decile class 400 grade average Sean inducted National Honor Society 11th grade made Vice-President 12th grade 1979 third place three-way tie annual High School Math Examination 1980 topped group winning first place Other activities included Latin Club Math Club during four grades high school Sean has special interest World War aviation member Society WWI Historians As special project built Fokker DR-i based plans obtained Smithsonian National Air Space Museum took fifth place Scale Rheinbeck NY 1979 numerous con tests behind him Sean worked Ex perimental Aircraft Association Chapter Falmouth narrate coordinate radio controlled model flying show 1978 went assist Otis Air Base Open House same year past three years has built seven RC models other endeavors active church has volunteer worker town select men campaigns served volun teer driver Nursing Association finance university education pay modeling activities Sean worked supermarket cut grass neighbors late 1979 joined staff Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute will attending Massachusetts Insti tute Technology will pursue career engineering modeling has learned patience required design develop project hopes will able make positive contribution field aerospace fourth place 1980 awarded Thomas Haar Ventura CA graduated Ventura High School June 1980 Tom entered University Southern California September 1980 will work degree Aeronautical Engineering has interesting achievements continued page 78 May 1981 73 1981 Scholarship Program program will continue same recent years easy get involved know young per son might interested quali fiedwho perhaps doesnt receive publicationtell him/her about first step applicant very simple write AMA HQ 815 Fifteenth St. N W Washington DC 20005 request scholarship application eligible current AMA member must 1 have flown model AMA sanctioned competition 1980 1981 prior submitting application 2 high school graduate 1980 1981 Appli cations must completed returned AMA HQby May 311981 Pictured AMA Scholarship Win ners Above LR Paul Munana awarded 1st prize $1000 Peter Campo $500 award winner left Sean Tavares $250 Also winning $250 Tom Haar shown below National Car Rental Discount Now 30% National Car Rental has adv sed effec tive immediately increasing car rental discount available AMA members 30% off regular time mileage rates US under conditions outlined existing agreement AMA will necessary replace previous National Car Rental identification cards stickers issued members reflect increase Members need identify themselves pres ently being done National Car Rental will automatically offer 30% discount applicable Member pays gas used However members will receive new cards part 1981 membership pack ets Incidentally AMA members totalled over $50000 car rentals during 1979-80 Deticft Budget Approved 81 dues increase 1982 probable due inflation has drastically increased cost AMA operations contrast fact 1979 1980 produced sur pluses budget 1981 projects loss item especially reflects problem office rent will cost about $60000 year compared about $32000 last yearl AMAs previous five year lease based cost about $6 per square foot expired end February 1981 two year renewal lease signed double previous rate Washington rates much higher 15 20 dollars per square foot price range tremendous escalation prompted AMA Executive Council 1980 invest surplus previous years operations piece property upon build per manent home expected building built over next two years will ready occupancy AMAs current lease expires end February 1983 meantime Executive Council approving 1981 deficit budget has opted continue offering full nor mal membership services recent years though means going red over come deficit anticipated dues increase will necessary 1982 unless continued increases membership growth and/or reduction rate inflation makes possible avoid increase 1981 budget projects substantial membership increase about 5% about 77000 members about 81000 will enough offset projected ex penses being affected infla tion rate over twice great So dues crease seems inevitable point However amount increase may minimal perhaps dollar two Council decides basis smaller increases needed rather less frequent major creases past usual plan creases about five years apart since last big jump 1979 talk has heard about making adjustments sooner smaller increments initial decision time will come next Council meeting April 4 time complete financial report 1980 will available well preliminary results trends 1981 Council could fore make basic dues decision chance further review adjustment necessary next Council meeting August John Worth February 10 1981 MinutesExecutive Council Meeting November 15 1980 following n attendance Presi dent Earl Witt Chambersburg PA Secretary Treasurer Jim McNeill Birmingham AL Ex ecutive Director John Worth Fairfax VA District VP Cliff Piper absentappoint ed proxy John Grigg Vice-President Dis trict II John Grigg Lockport NY VP-Ill Dave Brown Cincinnati OH VP-IV Chuck Foreman Mechanicsville VA VP-V Bill Mathews Birmingham AL VP-VI Horrace Cain absenthis appointed proxy Dave Peltz Chatsworth CA VP-VII Hardy Brodersen Birmingham Ml VP-VIII John Embry Sulphur LA VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada CO VP-X Jim Scarborough Redon Beach CA VP-XI Homer Smith Seattle WA Executive Director NAA Ev Langworthy Present AMA Executive Staff Vince Mankowski Assistant Executive Director Carl Wheeley Publisher/Editor Model v/a t/on Gisele Jackson Comptroller Frank Ehling Technical Director Micheline Madison FAI/Contest Boards Director Geoff Styles Flying Site Representative Carol Merfeld Membership Department Supervisor Carl Ma roney Special Services Director Joyce Hager Executive Secretary Guests Howard Crispin USPJA President Tom Vallee John Preston Safety Advisor Mrs Worth Mrs Mankowski Mrs Styles Penny Witt regular meeting Academy Model Aeronautics Executive Council brought order 900 am Presi dent chaired meeting Before taking up agenda re affirmed previous Council action proxy voting would allowed accord ance DC Law pertaining non-profit associations I APPROVAL OF AUGUST 9 1980 COUN CIL MINUTE& general consensus minutes ap proved II SECRETARY/TREASURERS REPORT Mr McNeill advised thefollowing items A Signature Budget Presentations January 1981 budget presented Council subsequent presentations S/T signature will appear B The Flying Site Representatives G Stylesl performance date praised its excellence C A review PAl team expenses will made reported upon near future Ill REVIEW OF THE AGENDA agreed several items would taken up out sequence presented President other items added agenda IV COMMITTEE REPORT& A Headquarters Relocation Committee report Foreman Mr Foreman noted record Council unanimously approved purchase Reston property during conference call following August Council meeting Foreman asked Vince Man kowski re-explain update Council purchase details J Worth ED expressed concern problem cash flow large finan cial investment involved time loss year projected 1981 budget Further discussion deferred because subjects budget property purchase agenda B Scholarship Committee written report B Stalick J Worth recommended Committees 1980 recommendations con cerning scholarship winners accepted volving award total $2000 MOVED seconded accept Scheme 1 Scholarship Committee Report 1980 scholarship winners Munana$1 000 Campo$500 Tavares Haar$250 motion passed 10 3 abstained IX NAA Pres C RC Frequency Committee J Worth ad vised Council government ac celerating consideration frequency petition Notice Proposed Rule Mak ing NPRM process being drafted may issued year end possibility having new frequencies approved end 1981 excellent D Air Show Team Committee C Fore man reported steering committee being formed recommendations would probably agenda item next Council meeting E Executive Director Contract Committee B Mathews reported revision con tract nearly complete document could ready Council review end year V 1980 ELECTION PROCEDURE 81 82 office Two issues discussed A The possibility some candidates pres ently running office Districts VI VIII president receiving majority vote required Academys Bylaws B Whether ballots mailed member ship third class would reach destinations before November 25th deadline MOVED seconded voting deadline November 25 extended motion passed 11 1 against VIII 1 abstained XI Note ballots will counted Decem ber8 1980 MOVED seconded persons presently office will remain office until final results election determined run-off vote needed obtain majori ty winner particular district motion passed 8 5 against V S/T II IV Xl MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly run-off vote needed fice two persons receiving highest number votes initial ballot will placed run-off ballotthe run-off bal lot will sent eligible AMA members Open members office president con rinoed page 77 74 Model Aviation Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger Drive Lockport NY 14094 model aircraft world has lost yet another great very well respected individual Warren Hitchcox President Model Air craft Association Canada passed away February 15 1981 result heart attack suffered during MAAC Annual General Meeting Warren died support ing hobby dearly loved will missed deepest sympathies extended family Warren least cause very near dear himFAI sup port Canadian teams international com petitions family has asked lieu flowers memorial donation made MAAC FAI team travel fund have directed such donation made AMA Warren staunch supporter orga nization well-known differences prob lems own personal preferences still thrill building flying model aircraft brings us close togetherthe very reason existence Acade two paragraphs following reprint ed permission Dick Tichenor first appeared part Chuck Cunninghams column January 1981 issue RC Mod eler Magazine words better explain love hobby could write other day talking nonmodeling friend suddenly realized something already knew just forgotten something rest us engaged modeling last rapidly vanishing breed breed known craftsmen Okay perhaps dont really feel comfortable looking latest bird thinking about crafts manship Yep has wrinkles wing tip thumb mark squarely top epoxy paint its wings flown off looking little doggie does represent craftsmanship cre ated hands Sure used tools some power some handbut large hard work patience created pride joy Whether built kit plans ultimate joyyou designed built flew yourselfit makes no difference main overriding fact did Take good look around lifestyle today will see what Im driving Everything mass produced furniture shoes canned goods keeps cost down pride craftsmanship slowly disappearing Perhaps uninformed public tends look us grown men playing toys represent something people have lostthe ability create what really makes modeling fun thing would nice pass along children can learned modeling o help along lifes road other hobby/sport very kindest thanks RCM allow ing above reprint THE NATS Planning 1981 Nats Seguin TX area well underway event schedules becoming firm principal job assign ments well underway Due some recent changes approved Executive Council could first break-even Nats years have appointed Homer Smith Chairman Nats Executive Committee have operational questions send Homer Entry forms usual will available AMA Headquarters near future Please send self-addressed stamped envelope request entry form wont drown just falling water might stay NOT AGAIN know just finalized election time again consider nominations vice-presidents odd numbered districts Ill V VII IX XI secretary/trea surer Remembernone officers automatically renominated must nominated YOU nominations sent Nominations Committee nominees must accept writing want particular nominee get agreement submit letter nomination now fore forget Money talks says good-bye PLEA now own property Reston VA will erecting very own Head quarters building near future need help building fund campaign underway sorts paraphernalia avail able sale profits will go toward building fund can also make direct contributions tax deductible about buying life membership dedicating money building fund Industry contributions would greatly ap preciated YOUTH Some foreign governments subsidize youth aeromodeling US policy cannot WE MUST can individuals clubs chapters districts AMA foster growth aeromodeling among young people today Remember back youth consider help help wish had pay back little enjoyment have gained hobby lending hand youth Gain interest teach help lead time repay debt aeromodeling youth Flying Sites Through Public Service have seen heard old proverb blessed give receive truth can use own advantage What important flying club flying site Probably much What going get us first class pub licity own area better club-spon sored youth-oriented program Again prob ably much might fortunate club no site problems might club presently en gaged site search Whichever case can gain organizing model air craft session some young people area Boy Scouts America have aviation badge What better place start youth effort group kids could check local Board Education see would possible include model aviation curriculum somehow Tell board people model aviation develop career opportunities too busy pursuing hobby cause trouble street corners Maybe town Police Boys Girls Club always lookout projects outside people can bring activities Give try area help young boys chapter Big Brothers almost city Union would really good spot kick-off Delta Dart program churches community can bet sweet life almost involved youth club would welcome you suggest idea creative exciting short-term project like Delta Dart know very busy own lives building repairing flying own models wouldnt great let some others delights building flying machine no matter simple helping person trim make fly know what bet some young people will develop strong interest model aviation will have club members stronger organization importantly will putting something back community will make better place live Kids today have surrounded pack aged instant hungry chance something utilizes hands head together Give opportunity enjoy hobby/ sport enjoy look around average modeler will find surprise aint young anymore need young people hobby years come will still represented international events have winners bring home fame glory United States Think about something about Youll glad did Geoff Styles FLYING NEAR Al RPORTS BE CAREFUL May 1981 75 Secrstary-Treasurers Report Jim McNeiII AMA Secretary-Treasurer 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 job AMA essentially two things secretary treasurer month want give two separate reports viewpoint As Secretary synopsis Atlanta Council meeting stressing whys various Council decisions honorable Dave Brown AMA District Ill Vice-President way doing unusually fine job repre senting people has suggested type report JANUARY ATLANTA COUNCIL MEETING Mr Chuck Foreman hardworking Dis trict IV AMA VP reported progress new land purchase building construc tion Reston VA said could move within three years reason making own building simply because rent has gone out sight Washington DC want stay area near government heartbeat Bill Mathews gave update pro gram revise bylaws concepts bylaws need reworking hatched out back Thirties thingper haps 13000 plus dollars spent Presidential run-off other day could have saved adjusted bylaw governing elections Bill also recommended beginning Safe ty Advisors Committee oversee AMA Safety action speaks itself Nothing can have greater importance SAFETY must practice preach safety agree AMA Headquarters presented 1981 budget signature Mr John Worth urged Council approve budget except anticipation possi ble 1982 dues increase order maintain present services Inflation coupled im portant new areas such flying field acqui sition efforts etc necessitate such thinking realization will cost same now AMA can now provide membership list model airplane events through Use Con sent Form list available com mercial purposes important special interest groups Pyrotechnics As probably al ready know AMA banned pyrotechnics fireworks actions last year Coun cil meeting vote accept recom mendations Air Show Team Advisory Committee common sense theory AMA air show teams SAFETY conscious since thing ought know what talking about Local laws flying sites must prevail course Council voted give Canadian mod elers already belong own MAAC special magazine rate Model via tion Because fine neigh bors drop down below border participate contests discussion sending AMA Headquar ters employees 1981 Nats resolved decision send minimal number San Antonio August due bookwork etc needed Any others sent HQ general PR work will charged Nats new President Mr John Grigg nounced Homer Smith the new Nats Executive Committee Chairman means Homer will running everything Nats okay Homer very capable very easy get along Ask Nats Free Flighter Homer Smith lives Seattle has Alaska district obtained Council permission let Alaskans stage three day mini-Nats Anchorage 15 free tro phies year sounds like excellent idea looks like friend Joseph Micalizzi started something mini-Nats Puer Rico.. Contest Directors tougher CD now guys Lots members ac quired status never staged con test simply underqualified Now have take written test isnt hard study up what ing AMA rules onand overall concept screwing lid down CDs good protects contest goer Honorable Travis McGinnis very capable Vice-President District IX urged Council increase annual scholarship allowance President Grigg appointed com mittee study report back next meeting Scholarships important get young people interested modeling aviation summation Atlanta Council meet ing have good Council year have new President John Grigg good friend John Byrne smooth talking New York lawyer ever saw came back District II Also Ted White newly elected District VIII fit ted right little buddy past President Johnny Clemens sat back gratis advisor needed January meeting Colonel Ev Langworthy representing NAA also graced assembly TREASURER REPORT As Treasurer mentioned January Council suffered loss some $1226911 1980 Ohio Nats Also $2640763 lost 1979 Lincoln Nats $1371400 1978 Lake Charles Nats $2434983 dropped 1977 Nats Riverside figures add up $7673983 total cash loss last four Nats Im waiting see 1981 figures San Antonio considers local meets including triple ones quadruple ones always break least suggest something wrong somewhere need put annual Nats break basis What think Mr Bill Zimmer agrees wants know reason money loss 1980 Nats Some Peoria IL people think maybe too Nats workers rewarded free AMA dues reason personally think free AMA dues Nats work money well spent think contributing factor Bill wants 1980 financial breakdown am sending him Thomas Chapis Denton MD wrote thank January report says right after reading club people Denton area went straight FFA Administrator Mr Loya Reger Mr Reger immediately helped acquire fine flying field outskirts town new FFA Park Thanks letter Thomas thank Mr Reger flying field last directly associated AMA Treasurer stuff Mr Thomas Norton Sr Pres ident Burlington County RC Club Rancocus NJ writes Mr Wilson Chambers passed away January 7th wife has asked us express remembrance form contribution Academy President Norton sent AMA check $6500 structions apply building fund Let add new building completed near Washington DC permanent metal plaque will hanging prominently wall lobby will include name Mr F Wilson Chambers donor Further name will enshrined ever long Academy Model Aeronautics 76 Model Aviation importance affiliation National Aeronautic Association Cannot overstressed provides American representation FAI Federation Aeronautique Interna tionale official keeper aviation World Records Deeds three important international modeling figures meeting Paris France help shape FAI rules world mod eling LR Werner Koelliker Switzerland delegate Johnny Clemens FAI information Education Subcommittee Camille Gerard Luxembourg delegate way February 1981 issue under ClAM picture two important names left out errorJohnny Clem ens shown Howard Kuhn Sorry gentlemen Executive Directors View HO John Worth AMA Executive Director 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 AMA election finally over after effects lingeron Although now have answer majority voters voted put office question remains negative aspects election overshadowed positive contrast previous AMA elec tions focused personalities issues charges counter-charges usual confu sion over details what various per sonalities saying now results much concern among AMA leaders over fact about ten thousand voters supported candidate mostly unsupported peers other AMA officers attribute nature mail ings sent out so-called committee re-elect President coupled basic willingness AMA mem bers believe worst about organiza tion though large majority other members apparently either satisfied dont care since two thirds membership didnt vote situation new Its known years members join main ly insurance protection linked fact AMA clubs require AMA member ship use flying sites desired such motivation lack its no wonder people receptive nega tive message Like situation too AMA members appreciative organization some its leadership Thats tremendous challenge current officers including President need find ways encourage positive thinking pride support AMA can problems will get taken care will enjoy mem bership 1980 election helped show up sensitive issues problems cor rections improvements can made have rest 1981 1982 see can resolve differences between factions developed over past two years Meanwhile theres much happy about 1980 greatest membership year AMAs 44 year history almost 77000 memberships ahead last years rate 81000 budgeted year 60000 already signed up end February bought acre half property end 1980 upon build permanent Headquarters expand ed HQ staff offer new better services first Executive Council meeting under new AMA President John Grigg took care huge agenda items needing policy decisions short off great start 1981 looking ahead need some hindsight concerning past problems Thus shouldnt simply close door unpleasantness took up lot space magazine past year need find better way deal dissent handle constructive fashion Thats easily done since much amounts differences opinion rather right wrong Such differences make difficult generate togetherness solving problems yet getting together work out differences key making progress Good ideas survive subject ed scrutiny different back grounds talents Council members acceptable majority will prevail Thats basis AMA system nobody has cart blanche what pleases President Executive Director organization operates con sensus So whatever results discussions controversy needs some respect simply cause represents what can agreed AMA now largest sport aviation ganization free world got way during past 20 years Looking ahead next 20 shows year 2000 hori zon Whatever problems today will matter history new generation pick up left off Weve got lot proud looking now compared before Lets enjoy Minutes continued page 74 Open members respective districts offices VP Run-off ballots will sent first class mail no write-in will allowed Note also agreed consensus top two withdraws run-off vote will required deadline date run-off ballot will determined Council telephone conference also agreed Executive Director should prepare draft run-off ballots proce dures order save time case run-off vote required VI 1981 NATIONALS President distributed Nats Execu tive Committee report prepared Ron Mor gan Committee recommended separate Nats Indoor West Baden IN rest Nats Seguin TX MOVED seconded 81 Nats Committee recommendations except some scheduling details accepted motion passed 8 4 against II S/T III V 1 abstained X MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly 81 Nats schedules Com mittee report accepted except RC Soaring Helicopter NEC make recommendations next Council meeting concerning possibility time RC Soaring VII TEAM SELECTIONPROCEDURESFAI INDOOR President Witt invited Mr Tom Vallee address meeting present views concerning perceived problems FAI Indoor team selection program particu larly concerning minority representation After discussion Mr Vallee MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly 10% Indoor program partici pants join presenting program format alternate Team Selection Committees both proposed programs will ap pear ballot program participants VIII 1981 RC SOARING WORLD CHAMPI ONSH IP& President Witt advised Council would possible host RC Soaring WC San Francisco area California After question discussion period MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly AMA propose ClAM hold 1981 RC Soaring WC California during July Note President directed pres entation FAI ClAM meeting pre pared Executive Director IX RC HELICOPTER WORLD CHAMPION SHIPS POLAND 81 Executive Directoradvised Council strong possibility Poland will offer host model RC Helicopter World Championships conjunction WC full scale helicopters Worths question Council will AMA send team FAI approves such championship MOVED seconded AMA support Paris meeting December invita tion world championships RC Helicop ters Further Academy prepared send team event should take place motion passed 11 1 against V 1 abstained Pres Note Executive Director contact Helicopter leaders advise WC possibility need field team event takes place discussion Council reminded decision should made concerning fielding supporting Sport Scale team 1982 World Championships need noted fact event yet designated official FAI world champi onship category expected shortly Meantime interested Sport Scale event should told early Council will support such team done 80 allow much time possible pre pare MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly Council support Sport Scale team 1982 regardless whether event designated official unofficial FAI World Championship category X 1981 BUDGET preliminary 1981 budget re viewed explained Executive Direc tor noted loss anticipated due inflation despite projected membership increase possibility dues crease should considered near future Note since review information no action required Council time 1981 budget approval scheduled next Council meeting XI PROPERTY PURCHASE Reston property purchase plan again discussed length extension Mankowskis earlier explanations Several op tions concerning cash flow described cluding minimize effects basic AMA operations budget MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly Headquarters personnel proceed actual purchase Reston VA proper ty using judgment advan tageous financial arrangement remainder minutes November 15 1981 Executive Council meet ing will published AMA News sec tion June 1981 issue May1981 77 Scholarships continued President Ventura Aviation Explorers teacher Sunday school church member BIRDS model flying club use Mile Square Park designed FAI RC competition sailplane plans refine design performance improvements found time earn private pilots license working commercial instrument ratings simultaneously playing piano cello seriously pleasure Ventura County Symphony Orches tra also gives lessons two cello students Tom edits newsletter Ventura County Comets regularly practices novice pattern flying cuts own foam wing cores built sailplane winch developed own technique making fiberglass fuseages loves competition strives better performance has involved model aviation long can remember primary goal become airline pilot what can see has what takes Since 1970 AMA scholarships have made varying amounts applicants doubly distinguished high grades school active involvement model aviation community public service involvement also stressed desirable candidates take part activities initiator AMA Scholarchip Pro gram Sullivan Pylon Brand Products substantial contribution some years ago got program going Executive Council AMA policy making body followed suit authorized apportionment dues solicitations additional contributions fund program continuing basis Since start program AMA has awarded almost $25000 deserving young people assist further education Committee members Bob Stalick Al bany OR Cliff Telford Bethesda MD Bob Underwood St Louis MO Betty Stream Long Beach CA John Worth Fairfax VA Under leadership Chairman Stalick recommendations made annually AMA Executive Council scholarship awards SIG Scholarship Awards Choosing two names 19 eli gible easy task After very care ful scrutiny comparison model aviation achievements economic needs applicants Jill Peck Tom Croft selected receive $1000 Glen Sigafoose Memorial Scholarship Fund established 1980 honor memory Mr Glen Sigafoose Sig Manu facturing Company killed per sonal airplane during air show Sig program separate selects appli cants AMA Scholarship Program emphasis financial considerations modeling performance Jill Peck San Diego CA entered University California Los Angeles Sep tember 1980 will major Graphic Arts full schedule High School acti vities community involvement Jill also found time very active modeler entering national international proxy contests During years building fly ing Peanut Scale models gained 15 first place trophies eight second place awards numerous third places As active member Academy involvement Scale Staffel San Diego Orbiteers Jill named Member Year careful skilled builder constructs demon stration models well building testing new kits participation model aviation since age eight has helped hard working young woman develop patience con fidence crusading spirit tell world about model aviation Tom Croft Manchester MO plans follow full-time career aviation enroll ing Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach FL Already holder private pilots license Tom states active model aviation life has provided him unequaled knowledge aviation intends use intention become professional pilot cognizant skills has developed through competition other AMA fliers long list model competition successes reflect determina tion patience 1979 Nats Tom took first place Senior Modified RC Sail plane both Standard Two Meter classes established new AMA record November 1979 Category 1 Indoor Handlaunch Glider having previously set new site record March 1979 Anderson IN taking first place Indoor Handlaunch Glider event list contest wins would fill full page dedicated young man has part wide variety AMA events spanning range Peanut Scale Penny Plane Easy Bee RC Soaring hearty congratu lations go two winners first year Glen Sigafoose Memorial Scholarship Awards hope will make fine contribution world model avi ation world general did Connecticut Maine C Massachusetts Hampshire Rhode Island 0 vermont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Rt 3 Box 200 Waterville ME 04901 Amocamne Vjee-Prmdents Robert C 8rodeur 406 Main Street Nashua NH 03060 George Porker 7 Pool Or. Loe MA 01238 Mike Sctindler 5 Boklac Lodyard CT 06339 William Wilbur 6 Laurel Ave. Kittery ME 03904 Biggest thing boards right now plan put show Charles Hamp son Grant up Manchester Center VT July 4th Sammy Frey has agreed put demo Dave Brown may area will have little category show off Charlie has asked John Worth show team available since both northeastern show teams will busy already scheduled will just have wing hope have best show ever service club up Charles Hope can have some kind Rotary Wings Rotary Club Otis Model Aircraft Club led Fred Hess President CD will put nual RC Barnstormers Fly-In Show Off Sunday June 7 1981 Fred writes 23 entries last year have big beautiful area fly Also addition Barnstormers event will Sport Scale Giant Scale Barnstormer event 5 minutes flier show best flying type long its safe must impress judges beauty precision acrobatics what ever else turns at area picnics family fun fellowship Full directions site rules may writing Fred Hess PO Box 147 Waquoit MA 02536 phone number 617 5481904 have some new frequencies listed FCC printout says may have some problems 7564 Green ville Cranston Black Plain RI Farming ton NH Holyoke MA Trumbull CT 78 Model Aviation vvarren MIXcflCOX just egInnmng nis iUtfl year President Model Aeronautics Association canada died February 15 famous competitor having member canadas RC Aerobatics tuam times also canadas voting delegate FAIs committee International Aero Modeling cIAMI great friend AMA often worked closely USA officers shown leftl shared MAAC booth AMA Executive Director John Worth Hobby 80 trade show last year Toronto Pictured above Tom croft two Glen Sigafoose Memorial Scholarship award winners Unfortunately no photograph available Jill Peck other winner Both students selected receive financial awards $1000 7296 in Hartford Hamden CT 7216 Wallingford CT 7240 Waterbury CT lots Watt mobiles Illinois Colorado Indiana Louisiana Maryland Michigan Minnesota Missouri New York Ohio Oregon Pennsylvania Texas 7232 and 7224 stations using 120 Watts 500 Watts 7208 Alabama Kansas Kentucky Louisiana New Mexico Pennsylvania Texas has 750 Watt 250 Watt mobile 7208 Please note correct address phone numbers ago reversed home calls going business phone unanswered during evenings weekends Home address Route 3 Box 200 Water yule ME 04901 Home phone 207 8734685 Work phone 207 453-9381 Kennebec Valley Model Aviators off running flying writing gaining lots momentum two flying fields plan rotate monthly meetings between three areas around Waterville Augusta ME New Jersey nrk II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11 361 Auoaan Vtce#vaaidmts Pete Bianchini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10706 F rink Dreach 9 Willow Ave. Piscataway NJ 08864 Hank Ukea 46 Cory Or. Tom River NJ 06753 Adam Settler 50 Randi Rd. No A2 Schenectady NY 12309 Walt Throne 206 Windemere Rd Syracuse NY 13219 Second District Thoughts hottest happiest news writing elec tion own John Grigg Presidency AMA Having worked John capacity another during last six years can assure development certainly step right direction heartiest congratulations Johnand course Joan Grigg helpful very worth cause East Coast Nats Last report discussed selects Nats site year re ferred widespread expressions District II dissatisfaction choices location made Nats Executive Planning Committee recent years Well things looking up no cliche intended con nection Executive Council Meeting January 31 broke tradition un dertook major changes personnel Committee example Homer Smith now Chairman hopefully development certain other changes will undoubtedly read about else magazine should provide desired advantages new broom various disappointments past As projected said report formally proposed Executive Council Jan uary 31 meeting East Coast location 1982 Nats ie DOVER AFB Dover DE Located very flat largely agri cultural expanse Delmarva Peninsula its area approximately 6000 acres would accommodate truly combined Nats possibility holding IN DOOR base given fourstory height three large hangars accommodate large C-S Galaxies Air Forces 436th Air Lift Wing As alternative trip great hangars Lakehurst NJ would about same distance Dover DE Willow Grove PA good old days Free Flight Soaring could fully ac commodated space spare barracks base three nearby colleges dormitory facilities Naturally coopera tion Pentagon will required un official sentiment local level quite encouraging course site would AMA District IV neighbor just south same meeting Chuck Foreman VP District IV proposed site Pine Bluff NC Chuck plan work together obtaining two sites 1982 Nats keep good thought SMILE Symposium Synopsis Central New York Model Aircraft Association held its fifth Annual Symposium New York State Fairgrounds Syracuse NY February 7 1981 successful beyond esti mates know because con ducted AMA District II membership meet ing attended 130 members actual potential CNYMAA duly chartered chapter AMA comprising following nine clubs its members Aero Radio Club Syracuse Syracuse Thunderbirds Aero Radio Society Cortland Aero Modelers Society Oswego Val ley Modelers Finger Lakes Radio Control Club Onondaga Model Aircraft Club Midstate Modelers Thousand Isainds Radio Con trol Club Mohawk Valley Radio Control Club symposium ran 9 am 6 pm featured seminars led such prominent modelers Art Schroeder Dave Brown Bob Noll Ed Izzo well showing AMA films large static Scale contest Helicopter flight demonstra tions outdoors provided interesting popular adjunct symposium credit due symposium directors Dave Seif fert Dave Mathewson Walt Throne hardworking volunteers vari ous member clubs can truly proud latest great contribution mod el aviation Joe DAmico deep sorrow report recent untimely death follow ing long illness Joe DAmico Joe lived Brooklyn NY longtime member past President Pennsylvania Ave nue Radio Control Society PARCS specialty recent years RC Scale though long modeling career embraced aspects hobby nationally known contest flier will remembered winning model B-26 Bomber featured together Joe AMA film Marvelous Miniatures Joe will re membered active participant suc cessful effort retain Floyd Bennett Field model flying site after location acquired National Park Service US Department Interior Scale Fidelity important Scale model contest So rules chap portrayed picture shot Syracuse moosium t5 000 temens ujstiit II JdI Contest Board member Rochester NY Bob fellow members Western New York Free Flight Society about hold tenth least Annual Free Flight Meet Pike NY July 11 12 1981 few Free Flight competitions district consider incumbent upon bring attention hardy breed modelers Free Flight chas er will have nine events trophies merchandise third place details contact Dave Evans Evans Street believe PO Box 157 Richburg NY 14774 Ithaca Item proud AMA film library according Peter Hopper films rate return engagement time time Petes group Ithaca Radio Control Society used Marvelous Minia tures Modelings Grand Illusions equal interest second time around double feature showing annual mall show February 7 8 Thanks Peter Thanks GEAR UP AND LOCKED May 1981 79 Youth served symposium dicated above shot AMA Delta Dart building session following picture attests great spectator interest static Scale contest portion symposium Ohio sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District III Vice-President 8534 Huddleston Street Cincinnati Dli 45238 Amociate viam-Preddesite Joe Elben 36980 Valley Forge Dr Solon OH 44139 Francis Fluharty 504 21st St. Vienna WV 26101 Corky Haisman SR 109 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackaon 1025 Walnut St. Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Shalkey 217 Euclid Aw. Scottdale PA 15683 Whew last month has hectic im beginning think born car seat strapped backside have finally resolved AMA election John Grigg new President very slim margin over Earl Witt hope believe Earl will continue active AMA administrative ly has lot offer us just didnt think right man presidency Horrace Cain overwhelmingly won Dist rict VI though supported opponent am particularly displeased outcome Council needs least maverick keep us toes Congratulations both John Horrace well others elected recently saga last month began trip Atlanta first Council meeting 1981 marathon 9 am midnight session resulted lot business being taken care particular interest District Ill has show teams other district far pyrotechnics ban lift ed some guidelines established use Another item interest CD qualification system revision number system requiring three CDs Open members sign form before sending district VP will issue questionnaire applicant questionnaire returned VP will tabulated will VP ward everything AMA Headquarters issuance license Only VPs author ized sign off CD application will honor application sent past three signatures future will require new form available AMA Headquarters three signatures As note have made application recently writing have sent out questionnaires everyone application have received havent received thing lost mail should reapply weekend following Council meet ing up Syracuse NY annual Central New York Symposium held event held New Yorks Dist rict II obviously attracts District Ill members able talk affair excellent facility very well run Hats off guys ran event well worth attending last weekend spent WRAM Show White Plains NY pri mary reason being commer cial exhibitor again able talk bunch members attended show Next weekend its Newark OH least 120 miles away following Monday leave group club meetings Allentown PA Tuesday WednesdayValley Forge PA Thursday fly home can leave Cleveland show Friday As can see its pretty full schedule Id like take opportunity apologize groups have invited attend functions turned down Being AMA VP funat least keep trying con vince myself anyway Again month have unpleasant task informing another loss ranks Warren Hitchcox MAAC President good friend knew him died sud denly heart attack February 15 too young age 57 longtime modeler Warren nearly fixture Canadian World Championship Pattern Teams active administratively sport until end presided over MAAC annual gen eral meeting dinner just hours before ing fatally stricken little white haired guy told relentless stories no longer us mourn loss extend sympathies always active wife Shirley MAAC organization has lost its greatest leader its best friend hope Shirley will remain sport shared Warren years love Shirley Delaware District Celausbia Maryland h Catalina Virginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Amodata Vice-Praddesita Wayne Abernathy 9206 Carandon 3 upper Marlboro MD 20870 Bob Champina 205 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 23806 Howed Crinpin 611 Beechwood Charlottenvllle VA 22901 V Bill Helm, 2000 Tyvola Road Charlotte NC 25210 Scossy Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DC 19909 John Praston 7012 Elvira Court Falls Church VA 22042 Charles Spear 910 Holly Lane Mockoville NC 27028 have just returned January AMA Council meeting Atlanta have good news show teams pyro technics ban has lifted can use some types pyrotechnics Basically main restrictions will clear use purotechnics local authorities obtain local permit Larry Bolich AMA Special Events Director will sending out information guideline package show teams explaining new procedures Just case havent heard John Grigg won election AMA President lanta Council meeting first meeting President change attitude way meeting conducted very pleasant changes past two years honestly believe will see lot good progress come out AMA next two years Inflation has finally hit Nats 1981 Nats will cost little year have raise basic entry fee $3500 Some event fees will also crease few dollars am sure competition types have pay higher entry fees lately local con tests entry fees will help us run bet ter Nats get qualified help entry fees will well spent things will run smoothly latest info new Headquarters building Reston own land now plan start building late 1982 early 1983 meantime have building fund program underway raise money through donations help offset cost project can part AMA Headquarters has pin called Brick Its pin gold colored brick can send $500 AMA C/O Vince Man kowski first area show support new AMA Headquarters building fund sure would like see AMA member District IV wearing bricks wonder its possible have 100% participation district pro gram really would nice see plaque lobby new building reads something like District IV Acad emy Model Aeronautics 100% parti cipation helping build building through donations Think about Speaking District IV chance 1982 Nats may district am looking two possible locations within districtone Delaware North Carolina may calling clubs areas help support develops Whats Happening District IV First State RC Club having AMA Scale Contest June 20th Delaware fly ing field Greensboro Aeromodelers renovating flying field building new spectator parking areas also adding new public ad dress system Winston-Salem RC Club will hold Sec ond Annual Cross Country Rally August 22 23 cross-country race RC aircraft Brainbusters Newsletter Bob Sifleet called Joe Boyle recently said club has arranged use field Bowie again two day contest June 6 7 June 6 will AMA events June 7 FAI events will FAI tri als Galesville June 25 26 Bob rec ommended people look NACA 44071A airfoil FAI power Brainbusters saddened death Harold Crane January 20 1981 will missed friend tough com petitor Mid-Virginia RC Soaring Championships will held Ft Lee June 6 7 will include scale event TMSS Annual Beach Boomer will held 4th July weekend Fentrass Field Charlotte NC RC Club January 24th Charlotte RC Club sponsored indoor RC display local shopping malls efforts Aeromasters Fredericksburg VA Want good idea get local parks recreation people involved model avia 80 Model Aviation tion Read quote newslet ter Modeling Class off good start class RC modeling sponsored Fred ericksburg Department Parks Recrea tion held its first meeting January 19th Seven students have signed up course including two adults understand students will building Fledglings keeping pace model will built sessions Jim Murphy coordinator project will calling some help course member Aeromasters would like observe welcome come may pressed service point after two sessions looks real good should have new batch RCers springy Thats Alabama ida gia inoippi to flice V Sooth Carolina C Tenoesoee DISTRICT REPORT Dill Mathews District V Vice-President 2712 Sw 34th St Apt 8 Gainesville FL 32608 Ausciane Vtce-Pruadusts John Gorday 115 Bayberry Lane Jackson MS 39212 Richard Jackson 108 Thornlec Charleston Heights sc 29405 Arthur Jonnson 932 Banyan Deltay Beech FL 33444 Phillip McDowell 6821 Rolling Fork Dr Nashville TN 37206 loseph Micalizzi SR 00666 Boo 1532 Faiardo PR 00648 Ed Moormen 70 Fifth St Shaliwar FL 32579 Harry Sheram P0 Box 4506 Birmingham AL 35206 Tom Thacker 2390 C Lawrenceville Hwy Decatur GA 30033 Executive Council meeting Atlanta gave opportunity visit repre sentatives several Atlanta clubs also learned Tom Thacker would able continue AVP back old job will discussing Atlanta clubs possibility forming AMA charter organization clubs improve com munications among clubs coordi nate activities South Carolina Radio Aircraft Model ers SCRAM also considering AMA char tered chapter status way SCRAM newsletter now edited Glenn Char lene Fields both very active promoting modeling throughout district Other husband wife newsletter editor teams include Jim Cynthia Baker KCRC Barnstormer Knox County TN Art Charlotte Johnson Gold Coast Flyer Flori da Like other editors have probably experienced newsletter editors dilemma hit two keys typewriter wrong will hit paper subject newsletter editors law Errors will go undetected until after publi cation Quotes Glowplug4 ap preciation good work newsletter tors will again award Top Flight Newsletter awards honorable mentions year want newsletter considered make sure sent regularly Several clubs district having fly ing site problems Fortunately can now turn Geoffrey Styles AMA Headquarters assistance has working sev eral clubs specific problems seems having fair degree success alas cant solve problems have copy new flying site film 14 minutes long clubs need clubs having flying site problems Im having mail problems mid-February received nine pounds mail postmarked November December Most ad dressed properly dont know what problem Oddly enough someone mailed copy Modellistica magazine Firenze Italy February 12 arrived February 16 Its very interesting thought Italian enough drawings pictures give good idea scope modeling Italy Puerto Rico comes picture Freddie Samboline Southern RC Mod elers Delta wing plane Members West Orange Sunfliers found themselves movies lately Cinematography Club Orlando showed up flying field asked could film some action shots film turned out very exciting movie makers decided make documentary clubs activities Check local filmmakers club Tom Mavracic Palm Beach Aero nauts wasnt crashing enough planes opted simulated encounter haz ardous obstacle other words taking Contendor down ceiling managed stick ceiling fan Theres always new way crash plane weather getting pretty again models coming out spring flying Down Florida its mostly spring winter picture below taken mid-winternote short sleeves few columns back ran picture caption explaining couldnt read note came picture author note member Lake Aircraft Radio Kontrol Society won Certificate Award Penmanship club clubs hangar flier got plaque set wheel chocks others club also re membered accomplishments past year May landings safe ones Illienin Indiana Kentucky Misoosri VI DISTRICT REPORT Horrace Cain District VI Vice-President 525 Weidner Road Buffalo Grove IL 6011913 Amaata VicePruidmsta Frank Hughes 401 5 Birch Flactsburg MO 64477 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Glenn Lee 819 Mandrake Batavia IL 60510 Helen Olsen 820 Old Bonhomme university City MO 63132 Jim Sears P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Bill Zimmer Box 72 Verne IL 61375 Thank thank vote con fidence both exhilarating humbling will try measure up worthy support please dont hesitate forward criticisms Dont shy about speaking up no uncertain terms dont like something same token Ill try receptive ideas care pass AMA Im designated spokesman Now some modelers speak up get published Ken Kern Bedford IN Bill Zimmer Varna IL have found guilty conveying considerable information concerning modeling AMA sen tence serve indefinite terms Associate Vire-Presdentn Molding nts neautirul red wfllte blue Cutlass Mr William K Ken Kern District VI AVP Ken now leans RC Fun Flies Soaring Scale has also volved CL FF modeling started rubber kits pre-teens Besides membership Hoosier Hills RC Club Ken belongs Experimental Aircraft Association National Waco Club also ham K9BEH As private pilot Ken airport manager nearly eight years Ken now sociated Naval Weapons Support Center As electronic technician Ken does lot work testing kinds batteries including computer testing Ni-Cads Will bring ole Ken some new friends some offers magazine editors Bill Zimmer Varna IL CL modeler mostly CL Stunt hope have him very soon Would Chuck Delano Bob Underwood please accept sincere gratitude tireless efforts AVPs last two years AMA members benefit dedica tion Thanks guys May 1981 81 4 Freddie has some expert help dont know thB young mans name Freddie some managed ding thB Delta Uflarles Vachon I-lying Uators GainBaville getting ready bomb drop somber note may ex press sympathies memoriam Ray Donovan 54 Rock Valley RC Flyers heart attack Paul Suwalski 30 Blue Max RC Wheeling IL cancer Both AMA members dedicated promoting model aviation will missed never gotten Calendar May 2-3 Rockford IL Rockvalley RC Cherryvale Model Fair May 16-17 Terre Haute IN RC Club Honey Creek Mall Show May 23-24 Ft Wayne IN Flying Circuits Soaring meet May 24 Palatine IL Harper College TreeTown Modelaires CL meet May 31 Pekin IL RCOpen Fun Fly Help Wanted Fox Valley Aero Club St Charles IL needs donations model air plane equipment new used St Charles Boys Home Call Roger Brint 815 758-3068 Tn-Valley RC South Bend IN has impressive schedule top dawg racing season International Miniature Aircraft Asso ciation now has charter Illinois IMAA chapter No 11 Giant Aircraft Specialists GAS spearheaded Gene Sauter Arling ton Heights IL GAS likes both Scale non-Scale lean towards sport fly-ins competition Gene B-26 marauder pilot over Europe WW II can contacted 312 255-0560 Gene also member Northwest RC Club well over 100 District VI clubs have mentioned column place make presence known nearby AMA members might get new member get RCer fly instead over hill mile away Mr Wheeley genius making not-so-good pictures look nice column Sopass along picture some wordsno charge 100% discount SOAPBOX AMA growing proj ects require employees employees contemporary Washington DC wages better require money can antici pate significant increase contribu tion next year next Executive Council meeting April 4th 5th 5th planned con sideration Bylaws changes big idea circulation revise AMAs corporate structure like business corporation directors vice-pres idents would appoint corporate offi cers bottom line concept someone wants very much remove right vote national officers can done laws changes must voted Lead er Members Contest Directors officers etc certain self-servers seeking power will bombard rhetoric about advantages such organization Im sure can see through smog STILL PROCEED WITH CAUTION Modeling arta form self-ex pression right vote form selfexpression free people promise Leader Member will never agree plan will way compromise right selectthrough own self-expres sionour national AMA officers Dont hesi tate ask other Leader Members about consideration such promise Heyspring Lets go fly Iowa Mchigae esota VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen District VII Vice-President P 0 ten 1104 tirminqham MI 48t1 2 Aggoaste VicaPrmidau James clark 4444 Woodvew Dr. NE Cdr Raoids IA 52401 Tony Italiano 1655 Revere Brookfield WI 53005 John C Lorbiecki 5847 N 67th St. Milwaukee WI 53218 Robert 0 Lundberg 4928 Tio St. Duluth MN 55804 William Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Tr. St Joaelh Ml 49085 Al Sodmore 5013 Dorsest Dr. Madison WI 53711 Ron Seam 1325 Roslyn Pontiac Ml 48064 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombrdy lane Crystai MN 55428 Duluth MN Duluth Ra dio Control Club flying ice St Louis Bay 100 200 F temperatures turnout during summer months come pictures Double Eagle Dale Carter Arnold Profitt Roy Macie jeski built Webra 61 RE pulls straight up Weighs 9 lbs 12 oz 8 lbs 14 oz club fence about coming AMA chartered News Pontiac Miniature Aircraft Club Annual Awards Most Improved Junior Robert Plater Jr Most Improved Senior Kevin Waara Most Improved Open John Newbigging Contest King Roy Pinner Mem ber Year Dave McDonald have three bullet holes powder burns attending annual meeting Association Midwestern Radi9 Control Clubs comprised about 30 clubs Michi gan Ohio Ontario 39 members present representing 20 clubs discussed contest coordinating re-districting AMA matters general Contest Coordinating central issue present through personal effort Dave Brown part Pattern event dates District III VII have re-negotiated looks like no conflicts remain schedule will finalized respective Contest Coordi nators usual procedure consider Band-Aid intend address contest coordinating question larger per spectiveareas activity/event interestwith re-study classification B-A-AA etc long range question may may related re-districting still strong feeling re-district ing although show hands meeting showed less majority message got AMA districts poorly con ceived relation areas activity geo graphical features such Lake Michigan population centers factors bear representation Executive Council Con testCoordinatingand commu nication district will task pick up some work done earlier Wayne Yeager Roy Pinner others bring subject Executive Council de velopment resolution have appointed Tony Italiano new post have called Assistant VicePresident John Griggs agreement pend ing Executive Council approval Tonys assignment will consolidate efforts AVPs District VII West First order business set up District meetings before flying season starts John Griggs con cept assistant vice-president could replacement event mid-term VP vacancy have new Contest Coordinator FF CL East Paul Smith replaces Debby lmhoff has moved off Houston thanks Debby good luck Paul Paul M Smith 11112 Dill Drive Sterling Heights Ml 48077 Possible transmitter interference locations Minnesota Isabella Eveleth Minneapolis Floodwood St James White Bear Lake Grand Marais Russell Ely Silver Bay Wisconsin Roseville Iowa Johnson Michigan Warren Ecorse Monroe Adjacent District VII Illinois East Alton Rockford Sauget De catur Indiana Evansville Portland Indianapolis Nebraska ONeill Auburn Ohio Warren Kansas City Middletown Youngstown Cleveland Canton Findlay detail write Pete Waters Kraft Midwest 7420 Seven Mile Road Northville Ml 48167 Arhansas Lsnisaea 0 New Mexict C Oklahoma C Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Ted White District VIII Vice-President 1109 Greendale Bedford TX 76021 Aociata vicPredenu Sud Friedl 5512 Southmood Little Rock AR 72205 William Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleasanton TX 78064 Dan Parsons 11809 Fulmer NC Albueuerque NM 87111 Ed Perez 1102 W Tarrant Rd. Grand Prairie TX 75050 Al Rabe 1904 Valley Oak Ct Irving TX 75081 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Bartlenville OK 74003 Cd Shearer 3416 David Metairie LA 70003 just got back first Council meet ing VP Quite experience time read will time next minutes will published no need go what happened hobby trade show Atlanta biggest have ever seen Mostly crafts too much type hobby still very interest ing Never saw miniature doll houses place 82 Model Aviation next Council meeting takes place April 4-5 Washington DC better worse daughters wedding April 4 Ill have send AVP represent District VIII Bylaws say can everything vote Im going try get April 5 relatives etc swarming house will difficult get away Ill have play ear Ive answering lot questions talking lot people about new frequency proposal Most people didnt un derstand 50 new frequencies will shared industrysame have now didnt undersantd radios will illegal 10 years discussing club meeting other night brought up tried couldnt have worse deal 1 50 new frequencies shared 2 Narrow band20 KHz have trouble now adjacent frequencies 80 KHz apart etc 3 Radios become illegal 10 years 4 expensive equipment etc etc urge read proposal study Show friends Get some opinions electronics experts would like some feedback would seem around 70 80% members AMA flying RC should get better deal 10 clear channel frequencies would better 100 shared ones answer got asked AMA about dont like come up something better answer job pay dues AMA hAs about two million dollar year budget seems would money well spent hire lawyers lobbyists etc get us least 10 clear channel frequencies cant fly three four time anyway clincher isas pointed out Buddy Irwin Scale Contest Board memberthat fly frequencies knowing shared possibilities being shot down exist good lawyer could show negligent therefore liable damage injuries caused models urge again read study pro posal let know what think tolarads as aska No IXWysmin DISTRICT REPORT Travis UsSinnis District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Aaaaclet VieePmidente Charles Brannon 2220 Mariposa Bld. Ceopar WY 82601 Cd Ccx 8209 Linden Prairie Village KS 66208 Dick Crowlay 16413 6 Stanford P1 Aurora CO 80015 Glen Lau 3701 5 44th St Lincoln NE 68606 Tim Mattarn 429 Dogwood Grefton NO 88237 Jim Ricketts 5183 Cloudas Sioux Falls 50 871 03 Lets open month congratula tions Horrace Cain District VI VP John Grigg new AMA President two men well deserved winners recent run-off election path ser vice spots within AMA sought after strong candidates anyone wants serve some 80000 people has got have heart job Its no easy task know people looking forward great things election behind us now Executive Council meeting last month covered about 50 agenda items Coun cil worked diligently atmosphere cooperation business-like dispatch Look specifics elsewhere next issue Model via tion will soon hearing about fund rais ing task financing new Headquar ters building needed facility light esca lating rent costs experienced recently expected future Forward good money raising ideas Vince Mankowski Headquarters alert some ideas him hear gold bricks lapel will soon what well dressed AMA member will want wear details later Congratulations also due Rocky Mountain Soaring Association RMSA re ceiving AMA Award Excellence welldeserved award super group sports men Denver area boast members other states believe have some memberships other countries Good work RMSA Last month introduced new associate vice-presidents month Id like know about Glen Lau Lincoln NE Glen married has three children girl two boys native Nebraskan physician private family practice holds several professional board positions related profession should give him good background assisting AMA business Glen gives modeling experiences follows began modeling early 40s usual stick tissue models pro gressed U-control late 40s SOs took time out modeling during time Marines medical school began interest Radio Control 1962 has remained prime interest occasional sortie Peanut Scale group Ive participated local Pattern contests RC am now interested RC Scale Ive participated Nats competition Pre cision Scale have Contest Director eight years Ive President Lincoln Sky Knights have man power director fot AMA Nats 1979 Lincoln am looking forward helping way can district should know Lincoln Sky Knights inter ested hosting another Nats future Welcome aboard Glen Next month some information AVP Dick Crowley Keep newsletters coming folks read interest news letter editors deserve special thanks great job Ive appointed serve AMA Scholarship Study Committee think looking increasing amount spent scholarships future have ideas input regarding scholarship program let know input better deci sions can made Its money Id like some suggestions scholar ship program should administered structured presently spend about $2000 per year last year scholarships applied nineteen young peoplethe largest number ever apply scholarship funds Four young people awarded funds according placed$1000 first $500 second $250 third fourth organization puts much emphasis edu cation encourages scholarship appears need update some thinking amounts awarded Comments please Arinsca lornia ii C Nwalla Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 2501 Armour Lane Rodoods Beach CA 90278 Amaate Vlee#madents Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lana Walnut Caek CA 84698 Alex Chisolm 1100 West Shaw Preono CA 93711 Lonnie Kroeber 2401 Zafro Cu. Lao Vegin NV 89102 John Pond 4289 Syoko Circle San Jose CA 95136 Bol Reynolds 8 Box 51 Tucson AZ 88710 Betty 5eam 3723 Snowden Ase Long Beach CA 90808 aith Whitney 14468 Jupiter Dr. Salt Lake City IJT 84117 AMAs 1980 election over Its will long remembered think something really good came out affair Consider member always says has no voice AMA affairs has proven wrong fact run-off re quired Nominating Committee formed AMA vicepresidents decided two incumbents wanted Council longer reasons varied prob ably wouldnt agree reasons keeping Nevertheless making effort write name rather scrawling X overrode system proved AMA Executive Council sacrosanct inviolate unpenetrable body has bandied about write ins Horrace Cain has returned CounciL other Earl Witt missed narrow margin 400 votes out roughly 20000 lose did after putting up violent fight reiterate believe membership large has shown AMAs leaders untouchablean expensive good lesson AMA business bigger better things am going attempt put stop name calling finger point ing has going little contro versy good can overdone feel has Along lines John Worth has given space magazine write articles under name Bear mind views expressed may general consensus AMA Executive Council 15 However dont think John would ever express view majority felt wasnt made couple long trips since last report dropping club meetings first trip San Diego visit San Diego Wingmasters Inc invited down club President Bob Cook Bob dinner prior meeting great meal enjoyed some good conversa tion during club very dynamic bunch have colorful jackets very distinctive club patch During meeting met fellow Californian name Tommy Thomp son born couple miles now live used fly Free Flight out old Western Rosecrans field should give clue long hes May 1981 83 flying models showed club film Modelings Grand Illusions thor oughly enjoyed alL next night went north fair piece visit Conejo Radio Controlled Modelers group located town Thou sand Oaks headed up President Art Addington invited after ef forts arrange meet several pre-meeting dinner came down flu day meeting spent day evening sick bed met Vince Liguori clubs Contest Director Obie Dotson Treasurer George Arra editor newsletter enjoyed excellent meal together prior meeting rued fact poor Art out commission Through efforts Vince club has unique meeting rooms Ive yet visited conference room major hospitaL enter through main entrance place too room filled overflowing members family members see movie Modelings Grand Illusions know werent hear see mel certainly enjoyed movie heard kinds good comments packing up leave next trip little longerlike Atlanta winter Council meeting re ceived good news long awaited AMA film help clubs obtain flying sites now available As matter fact have copy possession use tailored show recalcitrant landowner want use property will have him knees tears begging take land Well maybe its message isnt strong good start construction AMAs new Headquarters building has delayed March 1982 order allow us time raise some additional funds through fund drive time comes donate please intend give generously Its tax deductible too proposal before FCC may held up due change leaders Washington hope its beyond control mentioned 1982 Nats could Dover Air Force Base Delaware possibility being investigated Nats Committee passing interest fact Head quarters running out numbers put AMA licenses Number 99999 will soon reached go Well probably put letter front go four digitsAl 000 example Ah progress next Council meeting will two days Washington DC 4th 5th April day will devoted overhauling Bylaws Please write desires area way have ever thought about inviting AVPs club meet ing theres lives nearby give try dont have travel budget please dont expect cross state attend represent AMA privy AMA matters Im always ready willing try get club meeting Drop line well work something out youre putting mall show can send tabletop display booth highlight show THERMALS Alaska o 0 Monea on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District XI Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 AinOd vu Al CuIr 1607 S von Elm Poatello ID 83201 Simon Dreege 1 Boo 48 Broedview MT 59016 Ed MoCollough 53 SE 61 Portland OR 97215 Bruce Naleon 807 C vckiburg St. Sookane WA 99208 Orlando Oly Recjo 26806 Dover Ct. Kent WA 98031 Don Zipoy 21415 NB Main St. Redmond WA 98052 great pleasure announce some new officers District Xl district meeting held RAMS Symposium have met both introduction needs made rest district First fill position Jim Mccarty accepted Contest Coordinator job RC Jim ran RC scheduling meeting RAMS show shows will great job us Jim can reached 18958 Marine View Drive Seattle WA 98166 should send contest sanction forms him beginning now Jim RCer flew fight ers few years ago still dabbles person carrying type aircraft second fill much needed position Bruce Nelson Spokane Bruce has agreed fill Associate Vice-President vacancy inland empire address 807 E Vicksburg Spokane WA 99208 Bruce familiar face RC functions since manager Barons Show Team gets around Both gentlemen deserve pat back clasp hand along other AMA officers district give time pay can enjoy hobby/sport Ed McCollough AVP Oregon sent following report information Thanks Ed good weather us manage fly year will building antici pation coming contest year mind its time remind events will coming up can get planes ready because turns out some con tests will slightly different year first contest point towards will Benton County RC Modelers EXPO held Benton County fairgrounds just south Corvallis OR April 11 12 two day meet features static judging number categories including Scale non-Scale types usually swap shop operating bring no longer needed items will have District Xl meeting Saturday prob ably late afternoon would like see get input Sunday brings fun fly Adair Field great prizes supplied winners Later April either 19th 26th Sky Knights Portland will have Mudhole 81 else mudhole just south Wilsonville OR first sea plane meet new season get floats come some fun Last year weather great unlike years no rain no wind Although Oregon function re member Zillah coming up May 5t Helens will cooperate usually very well run attended meet Last year four us flew Zillah second day contest 18th May taxiing main runway heard excited voice say N - am over Scapoose St Helens blowing looked north sure enough whole top moun tain lifting off lifted off flew towards mountain guarantee have never seen anything match awesome sight laid out front us chased passed cloud Zillah ground long enough warn group say hello few old friends back plane off Port land could have stayed longer would have grounded possibly months because dust Also report printed RIC Modeler should really have listed fiction since liberties actual happenings taken After Mudhole 81 next meet will third annual Barnstormers Scale Biplane meet Sometime June towards end month 20th 27th meet will take place Delta Park year has change rules Scale air planes will flown two parts Scale Barnstorming will merged overall category Look flyers write Steve Tischler C/O will forward letter Fourth July weekend signals Northwest Miniature Seaplane contest known Haystack 81 Haystack reservoir about 15 miles out Madras OR Last year good weather came back beautiful contest works con test change rules will tried provisional basis first time bonus will awarded planes Scale appearance Scale higher bonus forewarned get bird look like real airplane Sky Knights go out make great contest hope see flying us weekend fun fly wade off Scale last weekend July will bring Flightmasters Klamath Falls OR Fun Fly Unfortunately wasnt able get last year because 5t Helens rescheduled Barn stormers contest same date July everything Ive heard indicates excel lent get-together fun goes well hope get years contest just watch August activity seems annual Lake Tapps meet run Mt Ranier RC group last year six Sky Knights went took second fourth fifth seventh ninth places Out modesty wont tell other Sky Knight placed least wasnt last very re laxing very well run meet look forward years version September brings two excellent contests close season year will same day can get both First will Vancouver Lake contest sponsored Sky Knights will floatplane contest includes fun fly events wade off Scale So far weather has fantastic contest lake shallow can walk across get plane need con test will take place 20th September weekend following 27th brings Dis fun fly Corvallis OR have attended tell well attended enjoyable contest well worth attending Since will no conflict year plan attend hope will too 84 Model Aviation JUNIO FLIGHT / ED WHITTEN 176 Wall St Sta New York NY 10005 Bostonians Fly High nice things about non-AMA unofficial events locality can fly event appeals modelers area Such case BOS TONIAN Indoor Event scale-like mod els moment know least four different styles iams Co Ltfl photo Everyone appears accept 16 span 14 QAL VA x 2 x 3 minimum fuselage box 6 maximum prop rules varia tions come minimum weight double single surface requirement charisma factor percentage Most fliers seem want crease charisma possible 10% require double surfaced covering greatest divergency opinion comes minimum weight whether flies scale-like models appreciation dura tion appearance suggestion flies em like likes em Florida MIAMA group using old 7 gram double singel surface optional 10% charisma rules Doc Martin however has modified 10 gram minimum 20% charisma Junes VI-NART West Baden IN New York City big contest February 22nd Columbia University used 1981 rules retained 7 gram minimum required double covered sur faces used 20% maximum charisma fac tor 7 gram minimum satisfied en durance fliers 10 grams would have liking scale buffs Out San Diego super-scale mod elers use old rules whop ping 14 gram minimum popular So own fact remains semi-scale indoor model event very popular New York imagination runs wild unusual plan forms San Diego popular adopt man-carrying airplane design details lettering Bostonian require ments fact Walt Mooney has drawn up plans number Bostonians modified full-size designs has given appropriate Bean Town names like Back Bay Bellanka Revere Speedster Chelsea Cardi nal Giving model real jazzy name very important element event seems type model event manufacturer could produce kit beginner could build fly Sure expert will win always does outdoor P-30 Em bryo place beginner young old can start have fun doing information history Bostonian event rules send Ed Whitten 15c stamp cover return postage AMA Indoor Postal Yep getting near showdown time Annual Indoor AMA Postal Contest Keep flying just sure send times other information Ed Whitten end April Eagle Talk last issue discussed names parts nomenclature airplane pointed out basic similarities between man-carrying free flight model airplanes Now want tell about things properties cannot seen Yes invisible just important wings stabilizers four four forces flight want talk about first can called good guys bad guys suppose wear appropriate hats two good guys THRUST LIFT two bad guys DRAG WEIGHT Its tug-of-war THRUST DRAG opposing other LIFT strug gling against WEIGHT model has four properties THRUST LIFT overcome DRAG WEIGHT model will move forward climbing flight Lets take good look diagram see just whats going 7Wegr R4q AVNT $ See THRUST trying its best pull airplane forward LIFT trying keep up air good guys give cheer YEAH right DRAG trying fiendish best hold back model WEIGHT trying pull downthe bad guysHISSSS --again. .HISSSS thats what flying about rather beginning what about next step see what makes up THRUST LIFT can help makes up DRAG WEIGHT can eliminate Now LIFT does over come WEIGHT perhaps because enough THRUST perhaps too much WEIGHT model launch will settle down long powered glide So lets see what can done help out THRUSTThis comes power rubber motor through means propeller loop 1/8th rubber doesnt job maybe two loops will. THRUST through increased power THRUST however can also increased using effi cient propeller best diameter best angle pitch blades air plane smooth well lubricated bear ing fact right rubber/propeller com bination probably just important rest model LIFTThats what wing course surface AMA Cub flat gains its lift kiting action air hitting underside surface efficient wing cambered curved efficient curve - airfoil - lift An airfoil obtains lift reducing air pressure upper surface plus kit ing action DRAGWe cant away completely bad guy doggone itwish could can reduce him minimum Good building practices important best weapon sandpaper An balsa body example covered whole forest tiny fiber hairs just eager clutch airand Sand off WEIGHTAnd course cant get rid bad guy either Outdoor models must strong enough withstand wind rough handling being blown along ground no need load down anything unnecessary Indoor models made just lightly possible strong enough withstand flight loads order fly slower less power Well thats beginningthe four forces flight inherent airplanes large small Some help some hinder course much will get now start thinking models terms improve building habits help good guys know start wondering model flies well thats will really start enjoy model airplanes next session will consider three conventional axes remember As wing bent flies plane See next month SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT May 1981 85
Edition: Model Aviation - 1981/05
Page Numbers: 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85
r Synopsis ot January 31 Council Meeting AMAs board ofdirectors Executive Coun cii met Atlanta GA took following actionsa detailed report will pub lished after Executive Council reviews approves official minutes meeting 1 Run-off Election John Grigg Presi dent Horrace Cain District VI VicePresident noted winners AMAs accounting firm re sponsible receiving counting bal lots 2 1981 Budget deficit budget ap proved noted continuance operations under budget would probably require dues increase following year existing services maintained 3 Executive Director Contract new contract approved next two years replacing effect since 1964 4 Membership Lists new basis mak ing membership lists available promotion model aviation activities com mercial purposes reviewed accepted 5 Youth Proposal concept AMAs founders Charles H Grant renew ing youth participation AMA programs emphasis scientific considerations reviewed possible future implementa tion 6 Pyrotechnics Ban Guidelines under AMA air show teams could permit ted safely operate pyrotechnics re viewed approved 7 AMA Blazers Purchase jackets AMA employee representatives wear public functions approvedAMA pay half employees pay half also available officers AMA subsidy 8 MAAC Magazine Sale AMAs maga zine Canadian aeromodeling association members reduced subscription rate $16 approved 9 NAA Magazine approved pro vide AMA magazine Executive Committee Board Directors AMAs parent organization National Aeronautic Association 10 Member Expulsion assistance AMAs legal counsel approved seek return AMA property preliminary con sidering revocation AMA membership privileges former air show team member 11 Nats 1-10 Personnel agreed cost additional HQ personnel brought Nats general AMA PR purposes should charged Nats operation 12 1980 Nats Planning left Nats Executive Committee decide expansion RC Soaring competition satisfaction Helicopter Soaring Inter ests 13 Nats Committee Homer Smith VP District Xl appointed new Nation als Executive Committee Chairman Smith Foreman VP District IV develop Standard Operating Procedure document Nats operations Nats Committee struc ture functions 14 Nats Communications purchase up $5000 approved upgrade Nats electronic communications equipment 15 Nats Entry lees An increase 1981 fees approved help prevent deficit Nats operations See Competition News else issue Model Aviation de tails 161982 Nats Sites Possibilitiesfor Dover DE Pine Bluff NC reviewed ap proved further study 17 Bylaws Committee John Byrne VP District II approved added basic committee consisting President Executive Director Bill Mathews VP-V Homer Smith VP-XI Micheline Madison AMA HQ 18 Chapter Achievement Establishment new award AMA chapters associa tions chartered clubs approved first go Central New York Model Aircraft Association 19 Homeowners Insurance Executive Director requested research legality publishing list companies will cover model aircraft activities 20 CD Phone Numbers AMA HQ re vise sanction form obt&m authori zation publish CD phone numbers AMA Contest Calendar 21 Officer Columns approved Executive Director have column magazine equivalent VPs approved Secretary/Treasurer column should less AMA Presi dents column 22 Alaska Mini-Nats three day 1981 Mini-Nats Anchorage AMA provide 15 free trophies approved 23 CD Qualification Effective March 15 previous requirements endorsement new Contest Director applications ap proved reinstated although also approved VP could approve en dorsements either way however use current questionnaire still required 24 Safety Committee new committee approved authority recom mend suspending Contest Director rating contest sanction extreme safety hazard situations 25 1981 Nomination Procedures procedures used 1980 election approved use again 1981 Note laws Committee consider changes future meanwhile current bylaws deadlines provide time 1981 implementation 26 AMA Numbers Due being enough five digit numbers available contin ue reserving unrenewed numbers previous holders approved begin reissuing such numbers effective March 31 meanwhile conversion alpha-numeric system approved minimize avoid need reissue numbers have normally reserved 27 Distinguished Service such award approved announcement re cipient delayed until presentation made 28 Next Meeting April 4-5 1981 Washington DC area 5th will pri m arily reviewing bylaws revision proposals AMA Scholarship Winners- -1980 Names 1980 AMA Scholarship winners have announced Scholar ship Committee Out 19 names submitted four selected Paul Munana $1000 Peter Campo $500 Theodore Tavares $250 Thomas Haar $250 total $2000 being awarded fund Top choice Paul Munana Santa Bar bara CA winner $1000 AMA Scholarship Fund will use award help finance education University California Santa Barbara major ing Mechanical Engineering 395 average placed him seventh out 546 students high school Paul entered uni versity first-rate academic credentials holding onto scholastic level Paul found time participate such high school activities Election Committee Key Club Math Club Finance Publicity Committees also achieved Honor Roll three years awarded Santa Barbara School District Top Achieve ment Honor 1979 model aviation side Paul free flighter travel up 130 miles 72 Model Aviation AMA HQ including reports AMA President Secretary-Treasurer Executive Director Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 home Taft could fly top modeling prize came May 1980 Taft won Ode Randall Memorial Trophy placing first Senior new AMA record time 51 minutes 29 seconds Previous Paul won tro phies 1979 Nats held Riverside CA four seven events entered past three years Paul has entered contests wide variety classes always keen competitor times going home trophies Paul stated application involvement model aviation has enthusiastically supported parents has resulted much happiness satis faction family Paul founding member Santa Barbara Indoor Aeromodelers Club served executive member Presently belongs Society Antique Modelers National Free Flight Society holding down parttime job help pay college tuition Paul still finds time fly well play soccer volleyball some weightlifting says model building fly ing have taught him perseverance patience self-confidence competitive spirit qualities will keep life second place scholarship amount $500 went Peter Campo Houston TX Graduating Clear Lake High School top 5% grade average 4259 45 possible Peter built up enviable rec ord member National Honor Society four years member Junior En gineering Tech nical Society winning All-State Honors Letters still making time prepare winning exhibit 1980 Hous ton Science Engineering Fair 1979 Peter won special award American stitute Aeronautics Astronautics projectA Practical Model Engine Dyna mometerwhich gained him third place Fair interest scientific projects demonstrated 1977 won second place Certificate Merit Tex Society Medical Technology exhibit Enzyme Action world model aviation Peter has entered contests built planes people twice age likes fly Slow Combat Fast Combat Sailpianes radio controlled Pylon Racers well taking part area fun flies built own design Control Line Endurance ship five 1AA original design models two original Fast Combat planes constructing other planes designed others Club mem berships include Manned Spacecraft Center Radio Control Club Clear Lake Linewinders Club Houston Area Pylon Racing Association found ing member goal pursuing higher education become chemical engineer hopes Masters Degree working will enable him help solve some future energy problems country world Rice University fortunate have such versatile alumnus May 1980 graduate Falmouth High School Theodore S Sean Tavares young man parent would proud have family Based six semesters placed first decile class 400 grade average Sean inducted National Honor Society 11th grade made Vice-President 12th grade 1979 third place three-way tie annual High School Math Examination 1980 topped group winning first place Other activities included Latin Club Math Club during four grades high school Sean has special interest World War aviation member Society WWI Historians As special project built Fokker DR-i based plans obtained Smithsonian National Air Space Museum took fifth place Scale Rheinbeck NY 1979 numerous con tests behind him Sean worked Ex perimental Aircraft Association Chapter Falmouth narrate coordinate radio controlled model flying show 1978 went assist Otis Air Base Open House same year past three years has built seven RC models other endeavors active church has volunteer worker town select men campaigns served volun teer driver Nursing Association finance university education pay modeling activities Sean worked supermarket cut grass neighbors late 1979 joined staff Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute will attending Massachusetts Insti tute Technology will pursue career engineering modeling has learned patience required design develop project hopes will able make positive contribution field aerospace fourth place 1980 awarded Thomas Haar Ventura CA graduated Ventura High School June 1980 Tom entered University Southern California September 1980 will work degree Aeronautical Engineering has interesting achievements continued page 78 May 1981 73 1981 Scholarship Program program will continue same recent years easy get involved know young per son might interested quali fiedwho perhaps doesnt receive publicationtell him/her about first step applicant very simple write AMA HQ 815 Fifteenth St. N W Washington DC 20005 request scholarship application eligible current AMA member must 1 have flown model AMA sanctioned competition 1980 1981 prior submitting application 2 high school graduate 1980 1981 Appli cations must completed returned AMA HQby May 311981 Pictured AMA Scholarship Win ners Above LR Paul Munana awarded 1st prize $1000 Peter Campo $500 award winner left Sean Tavares $250 Also winning $250 Tom Haar shown below National Car Rental Discount Now 30% National Car Rental has adv sed effec tive immediately increasing car rental discount available AMA members 30% off regular time mileage rates US under conditions outlined existing agreement AMA will necessary replace previous National Car Rental identification cards stickers issued members reflect increase Members need identify themselves pres ently being done National Car Rental will automatically offer 30% discount applicable Member pays gas used However members will receive new cards part 1981 membership pack ets Incidentally AMA members totalled over $50000 car rentals during 1979-80 Deticft Budget Approved 81 dues increase 1982 probable due inflation has drastically increased cost AMA operations contrast fact 1979 1980 produced sur pluses budget 1981 projects loss item especially reflects problem office rent will cost about $60000 year compared about $32000 last yearl AMAs previous five year lease based cost about $6 per square foot expired end February 1981 two year renewal lease signed double previous rate Washington rates much higher 15 20 dollars per square foot price range tremendous escalation prompted AMA Executive Council 1980 invest surplus previous years operations piece property upon build per manent home expected building built over next two years will ready occupancy AMAs current lease expires end February 1983 meantime Executive Council approving 1981 deficit budget has opted continue offering full nor mal membership services recent years though means going red over come deficit anticipated dues increase will necessary 1982 unless continued increases membership growth and/or reduction rate inflation makes possible avoid increase 1981 budget projects substantial membership increase about 5% about 77000 members about 81000 will enough offset projected ex penses being affected infla tion rate over twice great So dues crease seems inevitable point However amount increase may minimal perhaps dollar two Council decides basis smaller increases needed rather less frequent major creases past usual plan creases about five years apart since last big jump 1979 talk has heard about making adjustments sooner smaller increments initial decision time will come next Council meeting April 4 time complete financial report 1980 will available well preliminary results trends 1981 Council could fore make basic dues decision chance further review adjustment necessary next Council meeting August John Worth February 10 1981 MinutesExecutive Council Meeting November 15 1980 following n attendance Presi dent Earl Witt Chambersburg PA Secretary Treasurer Jim McNeill Birmingham AL Ex ecutive Director John Worth Fairfax VA District VP Cliff Piper absentappoint ed proxy John Grigg Vice-President Dis trict II John Grigg Lockport NY VP-Ill Dave Brown Cincinnati OH VP-IV Chuck Foreman Mechanicsville VA VP-V Bill Mathews Birmingham AL VP-VI Horrace Cain absenthis appointed proxy Dave Peltz Chatsworth CA VP-VII Hardy Brodersen Birmingham Ml VP-VIII John Embry Sulphur LA VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada CO VP-X Jim Scarborough Redon Beach CA VP-XI Homer Smith Seattle WA Executive Director NAA Ev Langworthy Present AMA Executive Staff Vince Mankowski Assistant Executive Director Carl Wheeley Publisher/Editor Model v/a t/on Gisele Jackson Comptroller Frank Ehling Technical Director Micheline Madison FAI/Contest Boards Director Geoff Styles Flying Site Representative Carol Merfeld Membership Department Supervisor Carl Ma roney Special Services Director Joyce Hager Executive Secretary Guests Howard Crispin USPJA President Tom Vallee John Preston Safety Advisor Mrs Worth Mrs Mankowski Mrs Styles Penny Witt regular meeting Academy Model Aeronautics Executive Council brought order 900 am Presi dent chaired meeting Before taking up agenda re affirmed previous Council action proxy voting would allowed accord ance DC Law pertaining non-profit associations I APPROVAL OF AUGUST 9 1980 COUN CIL MINUTE& general consensus minutes ap proved II SECRETARY/TREASURERS REPORT Mr McNeill advised thefollowing items A Signature Budget Presentations January 1981 budget presented Council subsequent presentations S/T signature will appear B The Flying Site Representatives G Stylesl performance date praised its excellence C A review PAl team expenses will made reported upon near future Ill REVIEW OF THE AGENDA agreed several items would taken up out sequence presented President other items added agenda IV COMMITTEE REPORT& A Headquarters Relocation Committee report Foreman Mr Foreman noted record Council unanimously approved purchase Reston property during conference call following August Council meeting Foreman asked Vince Man kowski re-explain update Council purchase details J Worth ED expressed concern problem cash flow large finan cial investment involved time loss year projected 1981 budget Further discussion deferred because subjects budget property purchase agenda B Scholarship Committee written report B Stalick J Worth recommended Committees 1980 recommendations con cerning scholarship winners accepted volving award total $2000 MOVED seconded accept Scheme 1 Scholarship Committee Report 1980 scholarship winners Munana$1 000 Campo$500 Tavares Haar$250 motion passed 10 3 abstained IX NAA Pres C RC Frequency Committee J Worth ad vised Council government ac celerating consideration frequency petition Notice Proposed Rule Mak ing NPRM process being drafted may issued year end possibility having new frequencies approved end 1981 excellent D Air Show Team Committee C Fore man reported steering committee being formed recommendations would probably agenda item next Council meeting E Executive Director Contract Committee B Mathews reported revision con tract nearly complete document could ready Council review end year V 1980 ELECTION PROCEDURE 81 82 office Two issues discussed A The possibility some candidates pres ently running office Districts VI VIII president receiving majority vote required Academys Bylaws B Whether ballots mailed member ship third class would reach destinations before November 25th deadline MOVED seconded voting deadline November 25 extended motion passed 11 1 against VIII 1 abstained XI Note ballots will counted Decem ber8 1980 MOVED seconded persons presently office will remain office until final results election determined run-off vote needed obtain majori ty winner particular district motion passed 8 5 against V S/T II IV Xl MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly run-off vote needed fice two persons receiving highest number votes initial ballot will placed run-off ballotthe run-off bal lot will sent eligible AMA members Open members office president con rinoed page 77 74 Model Aviation Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger Drive Lockport NY 14094 model aircraft world has lost yet another great very well respected individual Warren Hitchcox President Model Air craft Association Canada passed away February 15 1981 result heart attack suffered during MAAC Annual General Meeting Warren died support ing hobby dearly loved will missed deepest sympathies extended family Warren least cause very near dear himFAI sup port Canadian teams international com petitions family has asked lieu flowers memorial donation made MAAC FAI team travel fund have directed such donation made AMA Warren staunch supporter orga nization well-known differences prob lems own personal preferences still thrill building flying model aircraft brings us close togetherthe very reason existence Acade two paragraphs following reprint ed permission Dick Tichenor first appeared part Chuck Cunninghams column January 1981 issue RC Mod eler Magazine words better explain love hobby could write other day talking nonmodeling friend suddenly realized something already knew just forgotten something rest us engaged modeling last rapidly vanishing breed breed known craftsmen Okay perhaps dont really feel comfortable looking latest bird thinking about crafts manship Yep has wrinkles wing tip thumb mark squarely top epoxy paint its wings flown off looking little doggie does represent craftsmanship cre ated hands Sure used tools some power some handbut large hard work patience created pride joy Whether built kit plans ultimate joyyou designed built flew yourselfit makes no difference main overriding fact did Take good look around lifestyle today will see what Im driving Everything mass produced furniture shoes canned goods keeps cost down pride craftsmanship slowly disappearing Perhaps uninformed public tends look us grown men playing toys represent something people have lostthe ability create what really makes modeling fun thing would nice pass along children can learned modeling o help along lifes road other hobby/sport very kindest thanks RCM allow ing above reprint THE NATS Planning 1981 Nats Seguin TX area well underway event schedules becoming firm principal job assign ments well underway Due some recent changes approved Executive Council could first break-even Nats years have appointed Homer Smith Chairman Nats Executive Committee have operational questions send Homer Entry forms usual will available AMA Headquarters near future Please send self-addressed stamped envelope request entry form wont drown just falling water might stay NOT AGAIN know just finalized election time again consider nominations vice-presidents odd numbered districts Ill V VII IX XI secretary/trea surer Remembernone officers automatically renominated must nominated YOU nominations sent Nominations Committee nominees must accept writing want particular nominee get agreement submit letter nomination now fore forget Money talks says good-bye PLEA now own property Reston VA will erecting very own Head quarters building near future need help building fund campaign underway sorts paraphernalia avail able sale profits will go toward building fund can also make direct contributions tax deductible about buying life membership dedicating money building fund Industry contributions would greatly ap preciated YOUTH Some foreign governments subsidize youth aeromodeling US policy cannot WE MUST can individuals clubs chapters districts AMA foster growth aeromodeling among young people today Remember back youth consider help help wish had pay back little enjoyment have gained hobby lending hand youth Gain interest teach help lead time repay debt aeromodeling youth Flying Sites Through Public Service have seen heard old proverb blessed give receive truth can use own advantage What important flying club flying site Probably much What going get us first class pub licity own area better club-spon sored youth-oriented program Again prob ably much might fortunate club no site problems might club presently en gaged site search Whichever case can gain organizing model air craft session some young people area Boy Scouts America have aviation badge What better place start youth effort group kids could check local Board Education see would possible include model aviation curriculum somehow Tell board people model aviation develop career opportunities too busy pursuing hobby cause trouble street corners Maybe town Police Boys Girls Club always lookout projects outside people can bring activities Give try area help young boys chapter Big Brothers almost city Union would really good spot kick-off Delta Dart program churches community can bet sweet life almost involved youth club would welcome you suggest idea creative exciting short-term project like Delta Dart know very busy own lives building repairing flying own models wouldnt great let some others delights building flying machine no matter simple helping person trim make fly know what bet some young people will develop strong interest model aviation will have club members stronger organization importantly will putting something back community will make better place live Kids today have surrounded pack aged instant hungry chance something utilizes hands head together Give opportunity enjoy hobby/ sport enjoy look around average modeler will find surprise aint young anymore need young people hobby years come will still represented international events have winners bring home fame glory United States Think about something about Youll glad did Geoff Styles FLYING NEAR Al RPORTS BE CAREFUL May 1981 75 Secrstary-Treasurers Report Jim McNeiII AMA Secretary-Treasurer 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 job AMA essentially two things secretary treasurer month want give two separate reports viewpoint As Secretary synopsis Atlanta Council meeting stressing whys various Council decisions honorable Dave Brown AMA District Ill Vice-President way doing unusually fine job repre senting people has suggested type report JANUARY ATLANTA COUNCIL MEETING Mr Chuck Foreman hardworking Dis trict IV AMA VP reported progress new land purchase building construc tion Reston VA said could move within three years reason making own building simply because rent has gone out sight Washington DC want stay area near government heartbeat Bill Mathews gave update pro gram revise bylaws concepts bylaws need reworking hatched out back Thirties thingper haps 13000 plus dollars spent Presidential run-off other day could have saved adjusted bylaw governing elections Bill also recommended beginning Safe ty Advisors Committee oversee AMA Safety action speaks itself Nothing can have greater importance SAFETY must practice preach safety agree AMA Headquarters presented 1981 budget signature Mr John Worth urged Council approve budget except anticipation possi ble 1982 dues increase order maintain present services Inflation coupled im portant new areas such flying field acqui sition efforts etc necessitate such thinking realization will cost same now AMA can now provide membership list model airplane events through Use Con sent Form list available com mercial purposes important special interest groups Pyrotechnics As probably al ready know AMA banned pyrotechnics fireworks actions last year Coun cil meeting vote accept recom mendations Air Show Team Advisory Committee common sense theory AMA air show teams SAFETY conscious since thing ought know what talking about Local laws flying sites must prevail course Council voted give Canadian mod elers already belong own MAAC special magazine rate Model via tion Because fine neigh bors drop down below border participate contests discussion sending AMA Headquar ters employees 1981 Nats resolved decision send minimal number San Antonio August due bookwork etc needed Any others sent HQ general PR work will charged Nats new President Mr John Grigg nounced Homer Smith the new Nats Executive Committee Chairman means Homer will running everything Nats okay Homer very capable very easy get along Ask Nats Free Flighter Homer Smith lives Seattle has Alaska district obtained Council permission let Alaskans stage three day mini-Nats Anchorage 15 free tro phies year sounds like excellent idea looks like friend Joseph Micalizzi started something mini-Nats Puer Rico.. Contest Directors tougher CD now guys Lots members ac quired status never staged con test simply underqualified Now have take written test isnt hard study up what ing AMA rules onand overall concept screwing lid down CDs good protects contest goer Honorable Travis McGinnis very capable Vice-President District IX urged Council increase annual scholarship allowance President Grigg appointed com mittee study report back next meeting Scholarships important get young people interested modeling aviation summation Atlanta Council meet ing have good Council year have new President John Grigg good friend John Byrne smooth talking New York lawyer ever saw came back District II Also Ted White newly elected District VIII fit ted right little buddy past President Johnny Clemens sat back gratis advisor needed January meeting Colonel Ev Langworthy representing NAA also graced assembly TREASURER REPORT As Treasurer mentioned January Council suffered loss some $1226911 1980 Ohio Nats Also $2640763 lost 1979 Lincoln Nats $1371400 1978 Lake Charles Nats $2434983 dropped 1977 Nats Riverside figures add up $7673983 total cash loss last four Nats Im waiting see 1981 figures San Antonio considers local meets including triple ones quadruple ones always break least suggest something wrong somewhere need put annual Nats break basis What think Mr Bill Zimmer agrees wants know reason money loss 1980 Nats Some Peoria IL people think maybe too Nats workers rewarded free AMA dues reason personally think free AMA dues Nats work money well spent think contributing factor Bill wants 1980 financial breakdown am sending him Thomas Chapis Denton MD wrote thank January report says right after reading club people Denton area went straight FFA Administrator Mr Loya Reger Mr Reger immediately helped acquire fine flying field outskirts town new FFA Park Thanks letter Thomas thank Mr Reger flying field last directly associated AMA Treasurer stuff Mr Thomas Norton Sr Pres ident Burlington County RC Club Rancocus NJ writes Mr Wilson Chambers passed away January 7th wife has asked us express remembrance form contribution Academy President Norton sent AMA check $6500 structions apply building fund Let add new building completed near Washington DC permanent metal plaque will hanging prominently wall lobby will include name Mr F Wilson Chambers donor Further name will enshrined ever long Academy Model Aeronautics 76 Model Aviation importance affiliation National Aeronautic Association Cannot overstressed provides American representation FAI Federation Aeronautique Interna tionale official keeper aviation World Records Deeds three important international modeling figures meeting Paris France help shape FAI rules world mod eling LR Werner Koelliker Switzerland delegate Johnny Clemens FAI information Education Subcommittee Camille Gerard Luxembourg delegate way February 1981 issue under ClAM picture two important names left out errorJohnny Clem ens shown Howard Kuhn Sorry gentlemen Executive Directors View HO John Worth AMA Executive Director 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 AMA election finally over after effects lingeron Although now have answer majority voters voted put office question remains negative aspects election overshadowed positive contrast previous AMA elec tions focused personalities issues charges counter-charges usual confu sion over details what various per sonalities saying now results much concern among AMA leaders over fact about ten thousand voters supported candidate mostly unsupported peers other AMA officers attribute nature mail ings sent out so-called committee re-elect President coupled basic willingness AMA mem bers believe worst about organiza tion though large majority other members apparently either satisfied dont care since two thirds membership didnt vote situation new Its known years members join main ly insurance protection linked fact AMA clubs require AMA member ship use flying sites desired such motivation lack its no wonder people receptive nega tive message Like situation too AMA members appreciative organization some its leadership Thats tremendous challenge current officers including President need find ways encourage positive thinking pride support AMA can problems will get taken care will enjoy mem bership 1980 election helped show up sensitive issues problems cor rections improvements can made have rest 1981 1982 see can resolve differences between factions developed over past two years Meanwhile theres much happy about 1980 greatest membership year AMAs 44 year history almost 77000 memberships ahead last years rate 81000 budgeted year 60000 already signed up end February bought acre half property end 1980 upon build permanent Headquarters expand ed HQ staff offer new better services first Executive Council meeting under new AMA President John Grigg took care huge agenda items needing policy decisions short off great start 1981 looking ahead need some hindsight concerning past problems Thus shouldnt simply close door unpleasantness took up lot space magazine past year need find better way deal dissent handle constructive fashion Thats easily done since much amounts differences opinion rather right wrong Such differences make difficult generate togetherness solving problems yet getting together work out differences key making progress Good ideas survive subject ed scrutiny different back grounds talents Council members acceptable majority will prevail Thats basis AMA system nobody has cart blanche what pleases President Executive Director organization operates con sensus So whatever results discussions controversy needs some respect simply cause represents what can agreed AMA now largest sport aviation ganization free world got way during past 20 years Looking ahead next 20 shows year 2000 hori zon Whatever problems today will matter history new generation pick up left off Weve got lot proud looking now compared before Lets enjoy Minutes continued page 74 Open members respective districts offices VP Run-off ballots will sent first class mail no write-in will allowed Note also agreed consensus top two withdraws run-off vote will required deadline date run-off ballot will determined Council telephone conference also agreed Executive Director should prepare draft run-off ballots proce dures order save time case run-off vote required VI 1981 NATIONALS President distributed Nats Execu tive Committee report prepared Ron Mor gan Committee recommended separate Nats Indoor West Baden IN rest Nats Seguin TX MOVED seconded 81 Nats Committee recommendations except some scheduling details accepted motion passed 8 4 against II S/T III V 1 abstained X MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly 81 Nats schedules Com mittee report accepted except RC Soaring Helicopter NEC make recommendations next Council meeting concerning possibility time RC Soaring VII TEAM SELECTIONPROCEDURESFAI INDOOR President Witt invited Mr Tom Vallee address meeting present views concerning perceived problems FAI Indoor team selection program particu larly concerning minority representation After discussion Mr Vallee MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly 10% Indoor program partici pants join presenting program format alternate Team Selection Committees both proposed programs will ap pear ballot program participants VIII 1981 RC SOARING WORLD CHAMPI ONSH IP& President Witt advised Council would possible host RC Soaring WC San Francisco area California After question discussion period MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly AMA propose ClAM hold 1981 RC Soaring WC California during July Note President directed pres entation FAI ClAM meeting pre pared Executive Director IX RC HELICOPTER WORLD CHAMPION SHIPS POLAND 81 Executive Directoradvised Council strong possibility Poland will offer host model RC Helicopter World Championships conjunction WC full scale helicopters Worths question Council will AMA send team FAI approves such championship MOVED seconded AMA support Paris meeting December invita tion world championships RC Helicop ters Further Academy prepared send team event should take place motion passed 11 1 against V 1 abstained Pres Note Executive Director contact Helicopter leaders advise WC possibility need field team event takes place discussion Council reminded decision should made concerning fielding supporting Sport Scale team 1982 World Championships need noted fact event yet designated official FAI world champi onship category expected shortly Meantime interested Sport Scale event should told early Council will support such team done 80 allow much time possible pre pare MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly Council support Sport Scale team 1982 regardless whether event designated official unofficial FAI World Championship category X 1981 BUDGET preliminary 1981 budget re viewed explained Executive Direc tor noted loss anticipated due inflation despite projected membership increase possibility dues crease should considered near future Note since review information no action required Council time 1981 budget approval scheduled next Council meeting XI PROPERTY PURCHASE Reston property purchase plan again discussed length extension Mankowskis earlier explanations Several op tions concerning cash flow described cluding minimize effects basic AMA operations budget MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly Headquarters personnel proceed actual purchase Reston VA proper ty using judgment advan tageous financial arrangement remainder minutes November 15 1981 Executive Council meet ing will published AMA News sec tion June 1981 issue May1981 77 Scholarships continued President Ventura Aviation Explorers teacher Sunday school church member BIRDS model flying club use Mile Square Park designed FAI RC competition sailplane plans refine design performance improvements found time earn private pilots license working commercial instrument ratings simultaneously playing piano cello seriously pleasure Ventura County Symphony Orches tra also gives lessons two cello students Tom edits newsletter Ventura County Comets regularly practices novice pattern flying cuts own foam wing cores built sailplane winch developed own technique making fiberglass fuseages loves competition strives better performance has involved model aviation long can remember primary goal become airline pilot what can see has what takes Since 1970 AMA scholarships have made varying amounts applicants doubly distinguished high grades school active involvement model aviation community public service involvement also stressed desirable candidates take part activities initiator AMA Scholarchip Pro gram Sullivan Pylon Brand Products substantial contribution some years ago got program going Executive Council AMA policy making body followed suit authorized apportionment dues solicitations additional contributions fund program continuing basis Since start program AMA has awarded almost $25000 deserving young people assist further education Committee members Bob Stalick Al bany OR Cliff Telford Bethesda MD Bob Underwood St Louis MO Betty Stream Long Beach CA John Worth Fairfax VA Under leadership Chairman Stalick recommendations made annually AMA Executive Council scholarship awards SIG Scholarship Awards Choosing two names 19 eli gible easy task After very care ful scrutiny comparison model aviation achievements economic needs applicants Jill Peck Tom Croft selected receive $1000 Glen Sigafoose Memorial Scholarship Fund established 1980 honor memory Mr Glen Sigafoose Sig Manu facturing Company killed per sonal airplane during air show Sig program separate selects appli cants AMA Scholarship Program emphasis financial considerations modeling performance Jill Peck San Diego CA entered University California Los Angeles Sep tember 1980 will major Graphic Arts full schedule High School acti vities community involvement Jill also found time very active modeler entering national international proxy contests During years building fly ing Peanut Scale models gained 15 first place trophies eight second place awards numerous third places As active member Academy involvement Scale Staffel San Diego Orbiteers Jill named Member Year careful skilled builder constructs demon stration models well building testing new kits participation model aviation since age eight has helped hard working young woman develop patience con fidence crusading spirit tell world about model aviation Tom Croft Manchester MO plans follow full-time career aviation enroll ing Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach FL Already holder private pilots license Tom states active model aviation life has provided him unequaled knowledge aviation intends use intention become professional pilot cognizant skills has developed through competition other AMA fliers long list model competition successes reflect determina tion patience 1979 Nats Tom took first place Senior Modified RC Sail plane both Standard Two Meter classes established new AMA record November 1979 Category 1 Indoor Handlaunch Glider having previously set new site record March 1979 Anderson IN taking first place Indoor Handlaunch Glider event list contest wins would fill full page dedicated young man has part wide variety AMA events spanning range Peanut Scale Penny Plane Easy Bee RC Soaring hearty congratu lations go two winners first year Glen Sigafoose Memorial Scholarship Awards hope will make fine contribution world model avi ation world general did Connecticut Maine C Massachusetts Hampshire Rhode Island 0 vermont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Rt 3 Box 200 Waterville ME 04901 Amocamne Vjee-Prmdents Robert C 8rodeur 406 Main Street Nashua NH 03060 George Porker 7 Pool Or. Loe MA 01238 Mike Sctindler 5 Boklac Lodyard CT 06339 William Wilbur 6 Laurel Ave. Kittery ME 03904 Biggest thing boards right now plan put show Charles Hamp son Grant up Manchester Center VT July 4th Sammy Frey has agreed put demo Dave Brown may area will have little category show off Charlie has asked John Worth show team available since both northeastern show teams will busy already scheduled will just have wing hope have best show ever service club up Charles Hope can have some kind Rotary Wings Rotary Club Otis Model Aircraft Club led Fred Hess President CD will put nual RC Barnstormers Fly-In Show Off Sunday June 7 1981 Fred writes 23 entries last year have big beautiful area fly Also addition Barnstormers event will Sport Scale Giant Scale Barnstormer event 5 minutes flier show best flying type long its safe must impress judges beauty precision acrobatics what ever else turns at area picnics family fun fellowship Full directions site rules may writing Fred Hess PO Box 147 Waquoit MA 02536 phone number 617 5481904 have some new frequencies listed FCC printout says may have some problems 7564 Green ville Cranston Black Plain RI Farming ton NH Holyoke MA Trumbull CT 78 Model Aviation vvarren MIXcflCOX just egInnmng nis iUtfl year President Model Aeronautics Association canada died February 15 famous competitor having member canadas RC Aerobatics tuam times also canadas voting delegate FAIs committee International Aero Modeling cIAMI great friend AMA often worked closely USA officers shown leftl shared MAAC booth AMA Executive Director John Worth Hobby 80 trade show last year Toronto Pictured above Tom croft two Glen Sigafoose Memorial Scholarship award winners Unfortunately no photograph available Jill Peck other winner Both students selected receive financial awards $1000 7296 in Hartford Hamden CT 7216 Wallingford CT 7240 Waterbury CT lots Watt mobiles Illinois Colorado Indiana Louisiana Maryland Michigan Minnesota Missouri New York Ohio Oregon Pennsylvania Texas 7232 and 7224 stations using 120 Watts 500 Watts 7208 Alabama Kansas Kentucky Louisiana New Mexico Pennsylvania Texas has 750 Watt 250 Watt mobile 7208 Please note correct address phone numbers ago reversed home calls going business phone unanswered during evenings weekends Home address Route 3 Box 200 Water yule ME 04901 Home phone 207 8734685 Work phone 207 453-9381 Kennebec Valley Model Aviators off running flying writing gaining lots momentum two flying fields plan rotate monthly meetings between three areas around Waterville Augusta ME New Jersey nrk II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11 361 Auoaan Vtce#vaaidmts Pete Bianchini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10706 F rink Dreach 9 Willow Ave. Piscataway NJ 08864 Hank Ukea 46 Cory Or. Tom River NJ 06753 Adam Settler 50 Randi Rd. No A2 Schenectady NY 12309 Walt Throne 206 Windemere Rd Syracuse NY 13219 Second District Thoughts hottest happiest news writing elec tion own John Grigg Presidency AMA Having worked John capacity another during last six years can assure development certainly step right direction heartiest congratulations Johnand course Joan Grigg helpful very worth cause East Coast Nats Last report discussed selects Nats site year re ferred widespread expressions District II dissatisfaction choices location made Nats Executive Planning Committee recent years Well things looking up no cliche intended con nection Executive Council Meeting January 31 broke tradition un dertook major changes personnel Committee example Homer Smith now Chairman hopefully development certain other changes will undoubtedly read about else magazine should provide desired advantages new broom various disappointments past As projected said report formally proposed Executive Council Jan uary 31 meeting East Coast location 1982 Nats ie DOVER AFB Dover DE Located very flat largely agri cultural expanse Delmarva Peninsula its area approximately 6000 acres would accommodate truly combined Nats possibility holding IN DOOR base given fourstory height three large hangars accommodate large C-S Galaxies Air Forces 436th Air Lift Wing As alternative trip great hangars Lakehurst NJ would about same distance Dover DE Willow Grove PA good old days Free Flight Soaring could fully ac commodated space spare barracks base three nearby colleges dormitory facilities Naturally coopera tion Pentagon will required un official sentiment local level quite encouraging course site would AMA District IV neighbor just south same meeting Chuck Foreman VP District IV proposed site Pine Bluff NC Chuck plan work together obtaining two sites 1982 Nats keep good thought SMILE Symposium Synopsis Central New York Model Aircraft Association held its fifth Annual Symposium New York State Fairgrounds Syracuse NY February 7 1981 successful beyond esti mates know because con ducted AMA District II membership meet ing attended 130 members actual potential CNYMAA duly chartered chapter AMA comprising following nine clubs its members Aero Radio Club Syracuse Syracuse Thunderbirds Aero Radio Society Cortland Aero Modelers Society Oswego Val ley Modelers Finger Lakes Radio Control Club Onondaga Model Aircraft Club Midstate Modelers Thousand Isainds Radio Con trol Club Mohawk Valley Radio Control Club symposium ran 9 am 6 pm featured seminars led such prominent modelers Art Schroeder Dave Brown Bob Noll Ed Izzo well showing AMA films large static Scale contest Helicopter flight demonstra tions outdoors provided interesting popular adjunct symposium credit due symposium directors Dave Seif fert Dave Mathewson Walt Throne hardworking volunteers vari ous member clubs can truly proud latest great contribution mod el aviation Joe DAmico deep sorrow report recent untimely death follow ing long illness Joe DAmico Joe lived Brooklyn NY longtime member past President Pennsylvania Ave nue Radio Control Society PARCS specialty recent years RC Scale though long modeling career embraced aspects hobby nationally known contest flier will remembered winning model B-26 Bomber featured together Joe AMA film Marvelous Miniatures Joe will re membered active participant suc cessful effort retain Floyd Bennett Field model flying site after location acquired National Park Service US Department Interior Scale Fidelity important Scale model contest So rules chap portrayed picture shot Syracuse moosium t5 000 temens ujstiit II JdI Contest Board member Rochester NY Bob fellow members Western New York Free Flight Society about hold tenth least Annual Free Flight Meet Pike NY July 11 12 1981 few Free Flight competitions district consider incumbent upon bring attention hardy breed modelers Free Flight chas er will have nine events trophies merchandise third place details contact Dave Evans Evans Street believe PO Box 157 Richburg NY 14774 Ithaca Item proud AMA film library according Peter Hopper films rate return engagement time time Petes group Ithaca Radio Control Society used Marvelous Minia tures Modelings Grand Illusions equal interest second time around double feature showing annual mall show February 7 8 Thanks Peter Thanks GEAR UP AND LOCKED May 1981 79 Youth served symposium dicated above shot AMA Delta Dart building session following picture attests great spectator interest static Scale contest portion symposium Ohio sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District III Vice-President 8534 Huddleston Street Cincinnati Dli 45238 Amociate viam-Preddesite Joe Elben 36980 Valley Forge Dr Solon OH 44139 Francis Fluharty 504 21st St. Vienna WV 26101 Corky Haisman SR 109 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackaon 1025 Walnut St. Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Shalkey 217 Euclid Aw. Scottdale PA 15683 Whew last month has hectic im beginning think born car seat strapped backside have finally resolved AMA election John Grigg new President very slim margin over Earl Witt hope believe Earl will continue active AMA administrative ly has lot offer us just didnt think right man presidency Horrace Cain overwhelmingly won Dist rict VI though supported opponent am particularly displeased outcome Council needs least maverick keep us toes Congratulations both John Horrace well others elected recently saga last month began trip Atlanta first Council meeting 1981 marathon 9 am midnight session resulted lot business being taken care particular interest District Ill has show teams other district far pyrotechnics ban lift ed some guidelines established use Another item interest CD qualification system revision number system requiring three CDs Open members sign form before sending district VP will issue questionnaire applicant questionnaire returned VP will tabulated will VP ward everything AMA Headquarters issuance license Only VPs author ized sign off CD application will honor application sent past three signatures future will require new form available AMA Headquarters three signatures As note have made application recently writing have sent out questionnaires everyone application have received havent received thing lost mail should reapply weekend following Council meet ing up Syracuse NY annual Central New York Symposium held event held New Yorks Dist rict II obviously attracts District Ill members able talk affair excellent facility very well run Hats off guys ran event well worth attending last weekend spent WRAM Show White Plains NY pri mary reason being commer cial exhibitor again able talk bunch members attended show Next weekend its Newark OH least 120 miles away following Monday leave group club meetings Allentown PA Tuesday WednesdayValley Forge PA Thursday fly home can leave Cleveland show Friday As can see its pretty full schedule Id like take opportunity apologize groups have invited attend functions turned down Being AMA VP funat least keep trying con vince myself anyway Again month have unpleasant task informing another loss ranks Warren Hitchcox MAAC President good friend knew him died sud denly heart attack February 15 too young age 57 longtime modeler Warren nearly fixture Canadian World Championship Pattern Teams active administratively sport until end presided over MAAC annual gen eral meeting dinner just hours before ing fatally stricken little white haired guy told relentless stories no longer us mourn loss extend sympathies always active wife Shirley MAAC organization has lost its greatest leader its best friend hope Shirley will remain sport shared Warren years love Shirley Delaware District Celausbia Maryland h Catalina Virginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Amodata Vice-Praddesita Wayne Abernathy 9206 Carandon 3 upper Marlboro MD 20870 Bob Champina 205 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 23806 Howed Crinpin 611 Beechwood Charlottenvllle VA 22901 V Bill Helm, 2000 Tyvola Road Charlotte NC 25210 Scossy Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DC 19909 John Praston 7012 Elvira Court Falls Church VA 22042 Charles Spear 910 Holly Lane Mockoville NC 27028 have just returned January AMA Council meeting Atlanta have good news show teams pyro technics ban has lifted can use some types pyrotechnics Basically main restrictions will clear use purotechnics local authorities obtain local permit Larry Bolich AMA Special Events Director will sending out information guideline package show teams explaining new procedures Just case havent heard John Grigg won election AMA President lanta Council meeting first meeting President change attitude way meeting conducted very pleasant changes past two years honestly believe will see lot good progress come out AMA next two years Inflation has finally hit Nats 1981 Nats will cost little year have raise basic entry fee $3500 Some event fees will also crease few dollars am sure competition types have pay higher entry fees lately local con tests entry fees will help us run bet ter Nats get qualified help entry fees will well spent things will run smoothly latest info new Headquarters building Reston own land now plan start building late 1982 early 1983 meantime have building fund program underway raise money through donations help offset cost project can part AMA Headquarters has pin called Brick Its pin gold colored brick can send $500 AMA C/O Vince Man kowski first area show support new AMA Headquarters building fund sure would like see AMA member District IV wearing bricks wonder its possible have 100% participation district pro gram really would nice see plaque lobby new building reads something like District IV Acad emy Model Aeronautics 100% parti cipation helping build building through donations Think about Speaking District IV chance 1982 Nats may district am looking two possible locations within districtone Delaware North Carolina may calling clubs areas help support develops Whats Happening District IV First State RC Club having AMA Scale Contest June 20th Delaware fly ing field Greensboro Aeromodelers renovating flying field building new spectator parking areas also adding new public ad dress system Winston-Salem RC Club will hold Sec ond Annual Cross Country Rally August 22 23 cross-country race RC aircraft Brainbusters Newsletter Bob Sifleet called Joe Boyle recently said club has arranged use field Bowie again two day contest June 6 7 June 6 will AMA events June 7 FAI events will FAI tri als Galesville June 25 26 Bob rec ommended people look NACA 44071A airfoil FAI power Brainbusters saddened death Harold Crane January 20 1981 will missed friend tough com petitor Mid-Virginia RC Soaring Championships will held Ft Lee June 6 7 will include scale event TMSS Annual Beach Boomer will held 4th July weekend Fentrass Field Charlotte NC RC Club January 24th Charlotte RC Club sponsored indoor RC display local shopping malls efforts Aeromasters Fredericksburg VA Want good idea get local parks recreation people involved model avia 80 Model Aviation tion Read quote newslet ter Modeling Class off good start class RC modeling sponsored Fred ericksburg Department Parks Recrea tion held its first meeting January 19th Seven students have signed up course including two adults understand students will building Fledglings keeping pace model will built sessions Jim Murphy coordinator project will calling some help course member Aeromasters would like observe welcome come may pressed service point after two sessions looks real good should have new batch RCers springy Thats Alabama ida gia inoippi to flice V Sooth Carolina C Tenoesoee DISTRICT REPORT Dill Mathews District V Vice-President 2712 Sw 34th St Apt 8 Gainesville FL 32608 Ausciane Vtce-Pruadusts John Gorday 115 Bayberry Lane Jackson MS 39212 Richard Jackson 108 Thornlec Charleston Heights sc 29405 Arthur Jonnson 932 Banyan Deltay Beech FL 33444 Phillip McDowell 6821 Rolling Fork Dr Nashville TN 37206 loseph Micalizzi SR 00666 Boo 1532 Faiardo PR 00648 Ed Moormen 70 Fifth St Shaliwar FL 32579 Harry Sheram P0 Box 4506 Birmingham AL 35206 Tom Thacker 2390 C Lawrenceville Hwy Decatur GA 30033 Executive Council meeting Atlanta gave opportunity visit repre sentatives several Atlanta clubs also learned Tom Thacker would able continue AVP back old job will discussing Atlanta clubs possibility forming AMA charter organization clubs improve com munications among clubs coordi nate activities South Carolina Radio Aircraft Model ers SCRAM also considering AMA char tered chapter status way SCRAM newsletter now edited Glenn Char lene Fields both very active promoting modeling throughout district Other husband wife newsletter editor teams include Jim Cynthia Baker KCRC Barnstormer Knox County TN Art Charlotte Johnson Gold Coast Flyer Flori da Like other editors have probably experienced newsletter editors dilemma hit two keys typewriter wrong will hit paper subject newsletter editors law Errors will go undetected until after publi cation Quotes Glowplug4 ap preciation good work newsletter tors will again award Top Flight Newsletter awards honorable mentions year want newsletter considered make sure sent regularly Several clubs district having fly ing site problems Fortunately can now turn Geoffrey Styles AMA Headquarters assistance has working sev eral clubs specific problems seems having fair degree success alas cant solve problems have copy new flying site film 14 minutes long clubs need clubs having flying site problems Im having mail problems mid-February received nine pounds mail postmarked November December Most ad dressed properly dont know what problem Oddly enough someone mailed copy Modellistica magazine Firenze Italy February 12 arrived February 16 Its very interesting thought Italian enough drawings pictures give good idea scope modeling Italy Puerto Rico comes picture Freddie Samboline Southern RC Mod elers Delta wing plane Members West Orange Sunfliers found themselves movies lately Cinematography Club Orlando showed up flying field asked could film some action shots film turned out very exciting movie makers decided make documentary clubs activities Check local filmmakers club Tom Mavracic Palm Beach Aero nauts wasnt crashing enough planes opted simulated encounter haz ardous obstacle other words taking Contendor down ceiling managed stick ceiling fan Theres always new way crash plane weather getting pretty again models coming out spring flying Down Florida its mostly spring winter picture below taken mid-winternote short sleeves few columns back ran picture caption explaining couldnt read note came picture author note member Lake Aircraft Radio Kontrol Society won Certificate Award Penmanship club clubs hangar flier got plaque set wheel chocks others club also re membered accomplishments past year May landings safe ones Illienin Indiana Kentucky Misoosri VI DISTRICT REPORT Horrace Cain District VI Vice-President 525 Weidner Road Buffalo Grove IL 6011913 Amaata VicePruidmsta Frank Hughes 401 5 Birch Flactsburg MO 64477 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Glenn Lee 819 Mandrake Batavia IL 60510 Helen Olsen 820 Old Bonhomme university City MO 63132 Jim Sears P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Bill Zimmer Box 72 Verne IL 61375 Thank thank vote con fidence both exhilarating humbling will try measure up worthy support please dont hesitate forward criticisms Dont shy about speaking up no uncertain terms dont like something same token Ill try receptive ideas care pass AMA Im designated spokesman Now some modelers speak up get published Ken Kern Bedford IN Bill Zimmer Varna IL have found guilty conveying considerable information concerning modeling AMA sen tence serve indefinite terms Associate Vire-Presdentn Molding nts neautirul red wfllte blue Cutlass Mr William K Ken Kern District VI AVP Ken now leans RC Fun Flies Soaring Scale has also volved CL FF modeling started rubber kits pre-teens Besides membership Hoosier Hills RC Club Ken belongs Experimental Aircraft Association National Waco Club also ham K9BEH As private pilot Ken airport manager nearly eight years Ken now sociated Naval Weapons Support Center As electronic technician Ken does lot work testing kinds batteries including computer testing Ni-Cads Will bring ole Ken some new friends some offers magazine editors Bill Zimmer Varna IL CL modeler mostly CL Stunt hope have him very soon Would Chuck Delano Bob Underwood please accept sincere gratitude tireless efforts AVPs last two years AMA members benefit dedica tion Thanks guys May 1981 81 4 Freddie has some expert help dont know thB young mans name Freddie some managed ding thB Delta Uflarles Vachon I-lying Uators GainBaville getting ready bomb drop somber note may ex press sympathies memoriam Ray Donovan 54 Rock Valley RC Flyers heart attack Paul Suwalski 30 Blue Max RC Wheeling IL cancer Both AMA members dedicated promoting model aviation will missed never gotten Calendar May 2-3 Rockford IL Rockvalley RC Cherryvale Model Fair May 16-17 Terre Haute IN RC Club Honey Creek Mall Show May 23-24 Ft Wayne IN Flying Circuits Soaring meet May 24 Palatine IL Harper College TreeTown Modelaires CL meet May 31 Pekin IL RCOpen Fun Fly Help Wanted Fox Valley Aero Club St Charles IL needs donations model air plane equipment new used St Charles Boys Home Call Roger Brint 815 758-3068 Tn-Valley RC South Bend IN has impressive schedule top dawg racing season International Miniature Aircraft Asso ciation now has charter Illinois IMAA chapter No 11 Giant Aircraft Specialists GAS spearheaded Gene Sauter Arling ton Heights IL GAS likes both Scale non-Scale lean towards sport fly-ins competition Gene B-26 marauder pilot over Europe WW II can contacted 312 255-0560 Gene also member Northwest RC Club well over 100 District VI clubs have mentioned column place make presence known nearby AMA members might get new member get RCer fly instead over hill mile away Mr Wheeley genius making not-so-good pictures look nice column Sopass along picture some wordsno charge 100% discount SOAPBOX AMA growing proj ects require employees employees contemporary Washington DC wages better require money can antici pate significant increase contribu tion next year next Executive Council meeting April 4th 5th 5th planned con sideration Bylaws changes big idea circulation revise AMAs corporate structure like business corporation directors vice-pres idents would appoint corporate offi cers bottom line concept someone wants very much remove right vote national officers can done laws changes must voted Lead er Members Contest Directors officers etc certain self-servers seeking power will bombard rhetoric about advantages such organization Im sure can see through smog STILL PROCEED WITH CAUTION Modeling arta form self-ex pression right vote form selfexpression free people promise Leader Member will never agree plan will way compromise right selectthrough own self-expres sionour national AMA officers Dont hesi tate ask other Leader Members about consideration such promise Heyspring Lets go fly Iowa Mchigae esota VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen District VII Vice-President P 0 ten 1104 tirminqham MI 48t1 2 Aggoaste VicaPrmidau James clark 4444 Woodvew Dr. NE Cdr Raoids IA 52401 Tony Italiano 1655 Revere Brookfield WI 53005 John C Lorbiecki 5847 N 67th St. Milwaukee WI 53218 Robert 0 Lundberg 4928 Tio St. Duluth MN 55804 William Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Tr. St Joaelh Ml 49085 Al Sodmore 5013 Dorsest Dr. Madison WI 53711 Ron Seam 1325 Roslyn Pontiac Ml 48064 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombrdy lane Crystai MN 55428 Duluth MN Duluth Ra dio Control Club flying ice St Louis Bay 100 200 F temperatures turnout during summer months come pictures Double Eagle Dale Carter Arnold Profitt Roy Macie jeski built Webra 61 RE pulls straight up Weighs 9 lbs 12 oz 8 lbs 14 oz club fence about coming AMA chartered News Pontiac Miniature Aircraft Club Annual Awards Most Improved Junior Robert Plater Jr Most Improved Senior Kevin Waara Most Improved Open John Newbigging Contest King Roy Pinner Mem ber Year Dave McDonald have three bullet holes powder burns attending annual meeting Association Midwestern Radi9 Control Clubs comprised about 30 clubs Michi gan Ohio Ontario 39 members present representing 20 clubs discussed contest coordinating re-districting AMA matters general Contest Coordinating central issue present through personal effort Dave Brown part Pattern event dates District III VII have re-negotiated looks like no conflicts remain schedule will finalized respective Contest Coordi nators usual procedure consider Band-Aid intend address contest coordinating question larger per spectiveareas activity/event interestwith re-study classification B-A-AA etc long range question may may related re-districting still strong feeling re-district ing although show hands meeting showed less majority message got AMA districts poorly con ceived relation areas activity geo graphical features such Lake Michigan population centers factors bear representation Executive Council Con testCoordinatingand commu nication district will task pick up some work done earlier Wayne Yeager Roy Pinner others bring subject Executive Council de velopment resolution have appointed Tony Italiano new post have called Assistant VicePresident John Griggs agreement pend ing Executive Council approval Tonys assignment will consolidate efforts AVPs District VII West First order business set up District meetings before flying season starts John Griggs con cept assistant vice-president could replacement event mid-term VP vacancy have new Contest Coordinator FF CL East Paul Smith replaces Debby lmhoff has moved off Houston thanks Debby good luck Paul Paul M Smith 11112 Dill Drive Sterling Heights Ml 48077 Possible transmitter interference locations Minnesota Isabella Eveleth Minneapolis Floodwood St James White Bear Lake Grand Marais Russell Ely Silver Bay Wisconsin Roseville Iowa Johnson Michigan Warren Ecorse Monroe Adjacent District VII Illinois East Alton Rockford Sauget De catur Indiana Evansville Portland Indianapolis Nebraska ONeill Auburn Ohio Warren Kansas City Middletown Youngstown Cleveland Canton Findlay detail write Pete Waters Kraft Midwest 7420 Seven Mile Road Northville Ml 48167 Arhansas Lsnisaea 0 New Mexict C Oklahoma C Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Ted White District VIII Vice-President 1109 Greendale Bedford TX 76021 Aociata vicPredenu Sud Friedl 5512 Southmood Little Rock AR 72205 William Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleasanton TX 78064 Dan Parsons 11809 Fulmer NC Albueuerque NM 87111 Ed Perez 1102 W Tarrant Rd. Grand Prairie TX 75050 Al Rabe 1904 Valley Oak Ct Irving TX 75081 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Bartlenville OK 74003 Cd Shearer 3416 David Metairie LA 70003 just got back first Council meet ing VP Quite experience time read will time next minutes will published no need go what happened hobby trade show Atlanta biggest have ever seen Mostly crafts too much type hobby still very interest ing Never saw miniature doll houses place 82 Model Aviation next Council meeting takes place April 4-5 Washington DC better worse daughters wedding April 4 Ill have send AVP represent District VIII Bylaws say can everything vote Im going try get April 5 relatives etc swarming house will difficult get away Ill have play ear Ive answering lot questions talking lot people about new frequency proposal Most people didnt un derstand 50 new frequencies will shared industrysame have now didnt undersantd radios will illegal 10 years discussing club meeting other night brought up tried couldnt have worse deal 1 50 new frequencies shared 2 Narrow band20 KHz have trouble now adjacent frequencies 80 KHz apart etc 3 Radios become illegal 10 years 4 expensive equipment etc etc urge read proposal study Show friends Get some opinions electronics experts would like some feedback would seem around 70 80% members AMA flying RC should get better deal 10 clear channel frequencies would better 100 shared ones answer got asked AMA about dont like come up something better answer job pay dues AMA hAs about two million dollar year budget seems would money well spent hire lawyers lobbyists etc get us least 10 clear channel frequencies cant fly three four time anyway clincher isas pointed out Buddy Irwin Scale Contest Board memberthat fly frequencies knowing shared possibilities being shot down exist good lawyer could show negligent therefore liable damage injuries caused models urge again read study pro posal let know what think tolarads as aska No IXWysmin DISTRICT REPORT Travis UsSinnis District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Aaaaclet VieePmidente Charles Brannon 2220 Mariposa Bld. Ceopar WY 82601 Cd Ccx 8209 Linden Prairie Village KS 66208 Dick Crowlay 16413 6 Stanford P1 Aurora CO 80015 Glen Lau 3701 5 44th St Lincoln NE 68606 Tim Mattarn 429 Dogwood Grefton NO 88237 Jim Ricketts 5183 Cloudas Sioux Falls 50 871 03 Lets open month congratula tions Horrace Cain District VI VP John Grigg new AMA President two men well deserved winners recent run-off election path ser vice spots within AMA sought after strong candidates anyone wants serve some 80000 people has got have heart job Its no easy task know people looking forward great things election behind us now Executive Council meeting last month covered about 50 agenda items Coun cil worked diligently atmosphere cooperation business-like dispatch Look specifics elsewhere next issue Model via tion will soon hearing about fund rais ing task financing new Headquar ters building needed facility light esca lating rent costs experienced recently expected future Forward good money raising ideas Vince Mankowski Headquarters alert some ideas him hear gold bricks lapel will soon what well dressed AMA member will want wear details later Congratulations also due Rocky Mountain Soaring Association RMSA re ceiving AMA Award Excellence welldeserved award super group sports men Denver area boast members other states believe have some memberships other countries Good work RMSA Last month introduced new associate vice-presidents month Id like know about Glen Lau Lincoln NE Glen married has three children girl two boys native Nebraskan physician private family practice holds several professional board positions related profession should give him good background assisting AMA business Glen gives modeling experiences follows began modeling early 40s usual stick tissue models pro gressed U-control late 40s SOs took time out modeling during time Marines medical school began interest Radio Control 1962 has remained prime interest occasional sortie Peanut Scale group Ive participated local Pattern contests RC am now interested RC Scale Ive participated Nats competition Pre cision Scale have Contest Director eight years Ive President Lincoln Sky Knights have man power director fot AMA Nats 1979 Lincoln am looking forward helping way can district should know Lincoln Sky Knights inter ested hosting another Nats future Welcome aboard Glen Next month some information AVP Dick Crowley Keep newsletters coming folks read interest news letter editors deserve special thanks great job Ive appointed serve AMA Scholarship Study Committee think looking increasing amount spent scholarships future have ideas input regarding scholarship program let know input better deci sions can made Its money Id like some suggestions scholar ship program should administered structured presently spend about $2000 per year last year scholarships applied nineteen young peoplethe largest number ever apply scholarship funds Four young people awarded funds according placed$1000 first $500 second $250 third fourth organization puts much emphasis edu cation encourages scholarship appears need update some thinking amounts awarded Comments please Arinsca lornia ii C Nwalla Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 2501 Armour Lane Rodoods Beach CA 90278 Amaate Vlee#madents Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lana Walnut Caek CA 84698 Alex Chisolm 1100 West Shaw Preono CA 93711 Lonnie Kroeber 2401 Zafro Cu. Lao Vegin NV 89102 John Pond 4289 Syoko Circle San Jose CA 95136 Bol Reynolds 8 Box 51 Tucson AZ 88710 Betty 5eam 3723 Snowden Ase Long Beach CA 90808 aith Whitney 14468 Jupiter Dr. Salt Lake City IJT 84117 AMAs 1980 election over Its will long remembered think something really good came out affair Consider member always says has no voice AMA affairs has proven wrong fact run-off re quired Nominating Committee formed AMA vicepresidents decided two incumbents wanted Council longer reasons varied prob ably wouldnt agree reasons keeping Nevertheless making effort write name rather scrawling X overrode system proved AMA Executive Council sacrosanct inviolate unpenetrable body has bandied about write ins Horrace Cain has returned CounciL other Earl Witt missed narrow margin 400 votes out roughly 20000 lose did after putting up violent fight reiterate believe membership large has shown AMAs leaders untouchablean expensive good lesson AMA business bigger better things am going attempt put stop name calling finger point ing has going little contro versy good can overdone feel has Along lines John Worth has given space magazine write articles under name Bear mind views expressed may general consensus AMA Executive Council 15 However dont think John would ever express view majority felt wasnt made couple long trips since last report dropping club meetings first trip San Diego visit San Diego Wingmasters Inc invited down club President Bob Cook Bob dinner prior meeting great meal enjoyed some good conversa tion during club very dynamic bunch have colorful jackets very distinctive club patch During meeting met fellow Californian name Tommy Thomp son born couple miles now live used fly Free Flight out old Western Rosecrans field should give clue long hes May 1981 83 flying models showed club film Modelings Grand Illusions thor oughly enjoyed alL next night went north fair piece visit Conejo Radio Controlled Modelers group located town Thou sand Oaks headed up President Art Addington invited after ef forts arrange meet several pre-meeting dinner came down flu day meeting spent day evening sick bed met Vince Liguori clubs Contest Director Obie Dotson Treasurer George Arra editor newsletter enjoyed excellent meal together prior meeting rued fact poor Art out commission Through efforts Vince club has unique meeting rooms Ive yet visited conference room major hospitaL enter through main entrance place too room filled overflowing members family members see movie Modelings Grand Illusions know werent hear see mel certainly enjoyed movie heard kinds good comments packing up leave next trip little longerlike Atlanta winter Council meeting re ceived good news long awaited AMA film help clubs obtain flying sites now available As matter fact have copy possession use tailored show recalcitrant landowner want use property will have him knees tears begging take land Well maybe its message isnt strong good start construction AMAs new Headquarters building has delayed March 1982 order allow us time raise some additional funds through fund drive time comes donate please intend give generously Its tax deductible too proposal before FCC may held up due change leaders Washington hope its beyond control mentioned 1982 Nats could Dover Air Force Base Delaware possibility being investigated Nats Committee passing interest fact Head quarters running out numbers put AMA licenses Number 99999 will soon reached go Well probably put letter front go four digitsAl 000 example Ah progress next Council meeting will two days Washington DC 4th 5th April day will devoted overhauling Bylaws Please write desires area way have ever thought about inviting AVPs club meet ing theres lives nearby give try dont have travel budget please dont expect cross state attend represent AMA privy AMA matters Im always ready willing try get club meeting Drop line well work something out youre putting mall show can send tabletop display booth highlight show THERMALS Alaska o 0 Monea on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District XI Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 AinOd vu Al CuIr 1607 S von Elm Poatello ID 83201 Simon Dreege 1 Boo 48 Broedview MT 59016 Ed MoCollough 53 SE 61 Portland OR 97215 Bruce Naleon 807 C vckiburg St. Sookane WA 99208 Orlando Oly Recjo 26806 Dover Ct. Kent WA 98031 Don Zipoy 21415 NB Main St. Redmond WA 98052 great pleasure announce some new officers District Xl district meeting held RAMS Symposium have met both introduction needs made rest district First fill position Jim Mccarty accepted Contest Coordinator job RC Jim ran RC scheduling meeting RAMS show shows will great job us Jim can reached 18958 Marine View Drive Seattle WA 98166 should send contest sanction forms him beginning now Jim RCer flew fight ers few years ago still dabbles person carrying type aircraft second fill much needed position Bruce Nelson Spokane Bruce has agreed fill Associate Vice-President vacancy inland empire address 807 E Vicksburg Spokane WA 99208 Bruce familiar face RC functions since manager Barons Show Team gets around Both gentlemen deserve pat back clasp hand along other AMA officers district give time pay can enjoy hobby/sport Ed McCollough AVP Oregon sent following report information Thanks Ed good weather us manage fly year will building antici pation coming contest year mind its time remind events will coming up can get planes ready because turns out some con tests will slightly different year first contest point towards will Benton County RC Modelers EXPO held Benton County fairgrounds just south Corvallis OR April 11 12 two day meet features static judging number categories including Scale non-Scale types usually swap shop operating bring no longer needed items will have District Xl meeting Saturday prob ably late afternoon would like see get input Sunday brings fun fly Adair Field great prizes supplied winners Later April either 19th 26th Sky Knights Portland will have Mudhole 81 else mudhole just south Wilsonville OR first sea plane meet new season get floats come some fun Last year weather great unlike years no rain no wind Although Oregon function re member Zillah coming up May 5t Helens will cooperate usually very well run attended meet Last year four us flew Zillah second day contest 18th May taxiing main runway heard excited voice say N - am over Scapoose St Helens blowing looked north sure enough whole top moun tain lifting off lifted off flew towards mountain guarantee have never seen anything match awesome sight laid out front us chased passed cloud Zillah ground long enough warn group say hello few old friends back plane off Port land could have stayed longer would have grounded possibly months because dust Also report printed RIC Modeler should really have listed fiction since liberties actual happenings taken After Mudhole 81 next meet will third annual Barnstormers Scale Biplane meet Sometime June towards end month 20th 27th meet will take place Delta Park year has change rules Scale air planes will flown two parts Scale Barnstorming will merged overall category Look flyers write Steve Tischler C/O will forward letter Fourth July weekend signals Northwest Miniature Seaplane contest known Haystack 81 Haystack reservoir about 15 miles out Madras OR Last year good weather came back beautiful contest works con test change rules will tried provisional basis first time bonus will awarded planes Scale appearance Scale higher bonus forewarned get bird look like real airplane Sky Knights go out make great contest hope see flying us weekend fun fly wade off Scale last weekend July will bring Flightmasters Klamath Falls OR Fun Fly Unfortunately wasnt able get last year because 5t Helens rescheduled Barn stormers contest same date July everything Ive heard indicates excel lent get-together fun goes well hope get years contest just watch August activity seems annual Lake Tapps meet run Mt Ranier RC group last year six Sky Knights went took second fourth fifth seventh ninth places Out modesty wont tell other Sky Knight placed least wasnt last very re laxing very well run meet look forward years version September brings two excellent contests close season year will same day can get both First will Vancouver Lake contest sponsored Sky Knights will floatplane contest includes fun fly events wade off Scale So far weather has fantastic contest lake shallow can walk across get plane need con test will take place 20th September weekend following 27th brings Dis fun fly Corvallis OR have attended tell well attended enjoyable contest well worth attending Since will no conflict year plan attend hope will too 84 Model Aviation JUNIO FLIGHT / ED WHITTEN 176 Wall St Sta New York NY 10005 Bostonians Fly High nice things about non-AMA unofficial events locality can fly event appeals modelers area Such case BOS TONIAN Indoor Event scale-like mod els moment know least four different styles iams Co Ltfl photo Everyone appears accept 16 span 14 QAL VA x 2 x 3 minimum fuselage box 6 maximum prop rules varia tions come minimum weight double single surface requirement charisma factor percentage Most fliers seem want crease charisma possible 10% require double surfaced covering greatest divergency opinion comes minimum weight whether flies scale-like models appreciation dura tion appearance suggestion flies em like likes em Florida MIAMA group using old 7 gram double singel surface optional 10% charisma rules Doc Martin however has modified 10 gram minimum 20% charisma Junes VI-NART West Baden IN New York City big contest February 22nd Columbia University used 1981 rules retained 7 gram minimum required double covered sur faces used 20% maximum charisma fac tor 7 gram minimum satisfied en durance fliers 10 grams would have liking scale buffs Out San Diego super-scale mod elers use old rules whop ping 14 gram minimum popular So own fact remains semi-scale indoor model event very popular New York imagination runs wild unusual plan forms San Diego popular adopt man-carrying airplane design details lettering Bostonian require ments fact Walt Mooney has drawn up plans number Bostonians modified full-size designs has given appropriate Bean Town names like Back Bay Bellanka Revere Speedster Chelsea Cardi nal Giving model real jazzy name very important element event seems type model event manufacturer could produce kit beginner could build fly Sure expert will win always does outdoor P-30 Em bryo place beginner young old can start have fun doing information history Bostonian event rules send Ed Whitten 15c stamp cover return postage AMA Indoor Postal Yep getting near showdown time Annual Indoor AMA Postal Contest Keep flying just sure send times other information Ed Whitten end April Eagle Talk last issue discussed names parts nomenclature airplane pointed out basic similarities between man-carrying free flight model airplanes Now want tell about things properties cannot seen Yes invisible just important wings stabilizers four four forces flight want talk about first can called good guys bad guys suppose wear appropriate hats two good guys THRUST LIFT two bad guys DRAG WEIGHT Its tug-of-war THRUST DRAG opposing other LIFT strug gling against WEIGHT model has four properties THRUST LIFT overcome DRAG WEIGHT model will move forward climbing flight Lets take good look diagram see just whats going 7Wegr R4q AVNT $ See THRUST trying its best pull airplane forward LIFT trying keep up air good guys give cheer YEAH right DRAG trying fiendish best hold back model WEIGHT trying pull downthe bad guysHISSSS --again. .HISSSS thats what flying about rather beginning what about next step see what makes up THRUST LIFT can help makes up DRAG WEIGHT can eliminate Now LIFT does over come WEIGHT perhaps because enough THRUST perhaps too much WEIGHT model launch will settle down long powered glide So lets see what can done help out THRUSTThis comes power rubber motor through means propeller loop 1/8th rubber doesnt job maybe two loops will. THRUST through increased power THRUST however can also increased using effi cient propeller best diameter best angle pitch blades air plane smooth well lubricated bear ing fact right rubber/propeller com bination probably just important rest model LIFTThats what wing course surface AMA Cub flat gains its lift kiting action air hitting underside surface efficient wing cambered curved efficient curve - airfoil - lift An airfoil obtains lift reducing air pressure upper surface plus kit ing action DRAGWe cant away completely bad guy doggone itwish could can reduce him minimum Good building practices important best weapon sandpaper An balsa body example covered whole forest tiny fiber hairs just eager clutch airand Sand off WEIGHTAnd course cant get rid bad guy either Outdoor models must strong enough withstand wind rough handling being blown along ground no need load down anything unnecessary Indoor models made just lightly possible strong enough withstand flight loads order fly slower less power Well thats beginningthe four forces flight inherent airplanes large small Some help some hinder course much will get now start thinking models terms improve building habits help good guys know start wondering model flies well thats will really start enjoy model airplanes next session will consider three conventional axes remember As wing bent flies plane See next month SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT May 1981 85
Edition: Model Aviation - 1981/05
Page Numbers: 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85
r Synopsis ot January 31 Council Meeting AMAs board ofdirectors Executive Coun cii met Atlanta GA took following actionsa detailed report will pub lished after Executive Council reviews approves official minutes meeting 1 Run-off Election John Grigg Presi dent Horrace Cain District VI VicePresident noted winners AMAs accounting firm re sponsible receiving counting bal lots 2 1981 Budget deficit budget ap proved noted continuance operations under budget would probably require dues increase following year existing services maintained 3 Executive Director Contract new contract approved next two years replacing effect since 1964 4 Membership Lists new basis mak ing membership lists available promotion model aviation activities com mercial purposes reviewed accepted 5 Youth Proposal concept AMAs founders Charles H Grant renew ing youth participation AMA programs emphasis scientific considerations reviewed possible future implementa tion 6 Pyrotechnics Ban Guidelines under AMA air show teams could permit ted safely operate pyrotechnics re viewed approved 7 AMA Blazers Purchase jackets AMA employee representatives wear public functions approvedAMA pay half employees pay half also available officers AMA subsidy 8 MAAC Magazine Sale AMAs maga zine Canadian aeromodeling association members reduced subscription rate $16 approved 9 NAA Magazine approved pro vide AMA magazine Executive Committee Board Directors AMAs parent organization National Aeronautic Association 10 Member Expulsion assistance AMAs legal counsel approved seek return AMA property preliminary con sidering revocation AMA membership privileges former air show team member 11 Nats 1-10 Personnel agreed cost additional HQ personnel brought Nats general AMA PR purposes should charged Nats operation 12 1980 Nats Planning left Nats Executive Committee decide expansion RC Soaring competition satisfaction Helicopter Soaring Inter ests 13 Nats Committee Homer Smith VP District Xl appointed new Nation als Executive Committee Chairman Smith Foreman VP District IV develop Standard Operating Procedure document Nats operations Nats Committee struc ture functions 14 Nats Communications purchase up $5000 approved upgrade Nats electronic communications equipment 15 Nats Entry lees An increase 1981 fees approved help prevent deficit Nats operations See Competition News else issue Model Aviation de tails 161982 Nats Sites Possibilitiesfor Dover DE Pine Bluff NC reviewed ap proved further study 17 Bylaws Committee John Byrne VP District II approved added basic committee consisting President Executive Director Bill Mathews VP-V Homer Smith VP-XI Micheline Madison AMA HQ 18 Chapter Achievement Establishment new award AMA chapters associa tions chartered clubs approved first go Central New York Model Aircraft Association 19 Homeowners Insurance Executive Director requested research legality publishing list companies will cover model aircraft activities 20 CD Phone Numbers AMA HQ re vise sanction form obt&m authori zation publish CD phone numbers AMA Contest Calendar 21 Officer Columns approved Executive Director have column magazine equivalent VPs approved Secretary/Treasurer column should less AMA Presi dents column 22 Alaska Mini-Nats three day 1981 Mini-Nats Anchorage AMA provide 15 free trophies approved 23 CD Qualification Effective March 15 previous requirements endorsement new Contest Director applications ap proved reinstated although also approved VP could approve en dorsements either way however use current questionnaire still required 24 Safety Committee new committee approved authority recom mend suspending Contest Director rating contest sanction extreme safety hazard situations 25 1981 Nomination Procedures procedures used 1980 election approved use again 1981 Note laws Committee consider changes future meanwhile current bylaws deadlines provide time 1981 implementation 26 AMA Numbers Due being enough five digit numbers available contin ue reserving unrenewed numbers previous holders approved begin reissuing such numbers effective March 31 meanwhile conversion alpha-numeric system approved minimize avoid need reissue numbers have normally reserved 27 Distinguished Service such award approved announcement re cipient delayed until presentation made 28 Next Meeting April 4-5 1981 Washington DC area 5th will pri m arily reviewing bylaws revision proposals AMA Scholarship Winners- -1980 Names 1980 AMA Scholarship winners have announced Scholar ship Committee Out 19 names submitted four selected Paul Munana $1000 Peter Campo $500 Theodore Tavares $250 Thomas Haar $250 total $2000 being awarded fund Top choice Paul Munana Santa Bar bara CA winner $1000 AMA Scholarship Fund will use award help finance education University California Santa Barbara major ing Mechanical Engineering 395 average placed him seventh out 546 students high school Paul entered uni versity first-rate academic credentials holding onto scholastic level Paul found time participate such high school activities Election Committee Key Club Math Club Finance Publicity Committees also achieved Honor Roll three years awarded Santa Barbara School District Top Achieve ment Honor 1979 model aviation side Paul free flighter travel up 130 miles 72 Model Aviation AMA HQ including reports AMA President Secretary-Treasurer Executive Director Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 home Taft could fly top modeling prize came May 1980 Taft won Ode Randall Memorial Trophy placing first Senior new AMA record time 51 minutes 29 seconds Previous Paul won tro phies 1979 Nats held Riverside CA four seven events entered past three years Paul has entered contests wide variety classes always keen competitor times going home trophies Paul stated application involvement model aviation has enthusiastically supported parents has resulted much happiness satis faction family Paul founding member Santa Barbara Indoor Aeromodelers Club served executive member Presently belongs Society Antique Modelers National Free Flight Society holding down parttime job help pay college tuition Paul still finds time fly well play soccer volleyball some weightlifting says model building fly ing have taught him perseverance patience self-confidence competitive spirit qualities will keep life second place scholarship amount $500 went Peter Campo Houston TX Graduating Clear Lake High School top 5% grade average 4259 45 possible Peter built up enviable rec ord member National Honor Society four years member Junior En gineering Tech nical Society winning All-State Honors Letters still making time prepare winning exhibit 1980 Hous ton Science Engineering Fair 1979 Peter won special award American stitute Aeronautics Astronautics projectA Practical Model Engine Dyna mometerwhich gained him third place Fair interest scientific projects demonstrated 1977 won second place Certificate Merit Tex Society Medical Technology exhibit Enzyme Action world model aviation Peter has entered contests built planes people twice age likes fly Slow Combat Fast Combat Sailpianes radio controlled Pylon Racers well taking part area fun flies built own design Control Line Endurance ship five 1AA original design models two original Fast Combat planes constructing other planes designed others Club mem berships include Manned Spacecraft Center Radio Control Club Clear Lake Linewinders Club Houston Area Pylon Racing Association found ing member goal pursuing higher education become chemical engineer hopes Masters Degree working will enable him help solve some future energy problems country world Rice University fortunate have such versatile alumnus May 1980 graduate Falmouth High School Theodore S Sean Tavares young man parent would proud have family Based six semesters placed first decile class 400 grade average Sean inducted National Honor Society 11th grade made Vice-President 12th grade 1979 third place three-way tie annual High School Math Examination 1980 topped group winning first place Other activities included Latin Club Math Club during four grades high school Sean has special interest World War aviation member Society WWI Historians As special project built Fokker DR-i based plans obtained Smithsonian National Air Space Museum took fifth place Scale Rheinbeck NY 1979 numerous con tests behind him Sean worked Ex perimental Aircraft Association Chapter Falmouth narrate coordinate radio controlled model flying show 1978 went assist Otis Air Base Open House same year past three years has built seven RC models other endeavors active church has volunteer worker town select men campaigns served volun teer driver Nursing Association finance university education pay modeling activities Sean worked supermarket cut grass neighbors late 1979 joined staff Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute will attending Massachusetts Insti tute Technology will pursue career engineering modeling has learned patience required design develop project hopes will able make positive contribution field aerospace fourth place 1980 awarded Thomas Haar Ventura CA graduated Ventura High School June 1980 Tom entered University Southern California September 1980 will work degree Aeronautical Engineering has interesting achievements continued page 78 May 1981 73 1981 Scholarship Program program will continue same recent years easy get involved know young per son might interested quali fiedwho perhaps doesnt receive publicationtell him/her about first step applicant very simple write AMA HQ 815 Fifteenth St. N W Washington DC 20005 request scholarship application eligible current AMA member must 1 have flown model AMA sanctioned competition 1980 1981 prior submitting application 2 high school graduate 1980 1981 Appli cations must completed returned AMA HQby May 311981 Pictured AMA Scholarship Win ners Above LR Paul Munana awarded 1st prize $1000 Peter Campo $500 award winner left Sean Tavares $250 Also winning $250 Tom Haar shown below National Car Rental Discount Now 30% National Car Rental has adv sed effec tive immediately increasing car rental discount available AMA members 30% off regular time mileage rates US under conditions outlined existing agreement AMA will necessary replace previous National Car Rental identification cards stickers issued members reflect increase Members need identify themselves pres ently being done National Car Rental will automatically offer 30% discount applicable Member pays gas used However members will receive new cards part 1981 membership pack ets Incidentally AMA members totalled over $50000 car rentals during 1979-80 Deticft Budget Approved 81 dues increase 1982 probable due inflation has drastically increased cost AMA operations contrast fact 1979 1980 produced sur pluses budget 1981 projects loss item especially reflects problem office rent will cost about $60000 year compared about $32000 last yearl AMAs previous five year lease based cost about $6 per square foot expired end February 1981 two year renewal lease signed double previous rate Washington rates much higher 15 20 dollars per square foot price range tremendous escalation prompted AMA Executive Council 1980 invest surplus previous years operations piece property upon build per manent home expected building built over next two years will ready occupancy AMAs current lease expires end February 1983 meantime Executive Council approving 1981 deficit budget has opted continue offering full nor mal membership services recent years though means going red over come deficit anticipated dues increase will necessary 1982 unless continued increases membership growth and/or reduction rate inflation makes possible avoid increase 1981 budget projects substantial membership increase about 5% about 77000 members about 81000 will enough offset projected ex penses being affected infla tion rate over twice great So dues crease seems inevitable point However amount increase may minimal perhaps dollar two Council decides basis smaller increases needed rather less frequent major creases past usual plan creases about five years apart since last big jump 1979 talk has heard about making adjustments sooner smaller increments initial decision time will come next Council meeting April 4 time complete financial report 1980 will available well preliminary results trends 1981 Council could fore make basic dues decision chance further review adjustment necessary next Council meeting August John Worth February 10 1981 MinutesExecutive Council Meeting November 15 1980 following n attendance Presi dent Earl Witt Chambersburg PA Secretary Treasurer Jim McNeill Birmingham AL Ex ecutive Director John Worth Fairfax VA District VP Cliff Piper absentappoint ed proxy John Grigg Vice-President Dis trict II John Grigg Lockport NY VP-Ill Dave Brown Cincinnati OH VP-IV Chuck Foreman Mechanicsville VA VP-V Bill Mathews Birmingham AL VP-VI Horrace Cain absenthis appointed proxy Dave Peltz Chatsworth CA VP-VII Hardy Brodersen Birmingham Ml VP-VIII John Embry Sulphur LA VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada CO VP-X Jim Scarborough Redon Beach CA VP-XI Homer Smith Seattle WA Executive Director NAA Ev Langworthy Present AMA Executive Staff Vince Mankowski Assistant Executive Director Carl Wheeley Publisher/Editor Model v/a t/on Gisele Jackson Comptroller Frank Ehling Technical Director Micheline Madison FAI/Contest Boards Director Geoff Styles Flying Site Representative Carol Merfeld Membership Department Supervisor Carl Ma roney Special Services Director Joyce Hager Executive Secretary Guests Howard Crispin USPJA President Tom Vallee John Preston Safety Advisor Mrs Worth Mrs Mankowski Mrs Styles Penny Witt regular meeting Academy Model Aeronautics Executive Council brought order 900 am Presi dent chaired meeting Before taking up agenda re affirmed previous Council action proxy voting would allowed accord ance DC Law pertaining non-profit associations I APPROVAL OF AUGUST 9 1980 COUN CIL MINUTE& general consensus minutes ap proved II SECRETARY/TREASURERS REPORT Mr McNeill advised thefollowing items A Signature Budget Presentations January 1981 budget presented Council subsequent presentations S/T signature will appear B The Flying Site Representatives G Stylesl performance date praised its excellence C A review PAl team expenses will made reported upon near future Ill REVIEW OF THE AGENDA agreed several items would taken up out sequence presented President other items added agenda IV COMMITTEE REPORT& A Headquarters Relocation Committee report Foreman Mr Foreman noted record Council unanimously approved purchase Reston property during conference call following August Council meeting Foreman asked Vince Man kowski re-explain update Council purchase details J Worth ED expressed concern problem cash flow large finan cial investment involved time loss year projected 1981 budget Further discussion deferred because subjects budget property purchase agenda B Scholarship Committee written report B Stalick J Worth recommended Committees 1980 recommendations con cerning scholarship winners accepted volving award total $2000 MOVED seconded accept Scheme 1 Scholarship Committee Report 1980 scholarship winners Munana$1 000 Campo$500 Tavares Haar$250 motion passed 10 3 abstained IX NAA Pres C RC Frequency Committee J Worth ad vised Council government ac celerating consideration frequency petition Notice Proposed Rule Mak ing NPRM process being drafted may issued year end possibility having new frequencies approved end 1981 excellent D Air Show Team Committee C Fore man reported steering committee being formed recommendations would probably agenda item next Council meeting E Executive Director Contract Committee B Mathews reported revision con tract nearly complete document could ready Council review end year V 1980 ELECTION PROCEDURE 81 82 office Two issues discussed A The possibility some candidates pres ently running office Districts VI VIII president receiving majority vote required Academys Bylaws B Whether ballots mailed member ship third class would reach destinations before November 25th deadline MOVED seconded voting deadline November 25 extended motion passed 11 1 against VIII 1 abstained XI Note ballots will counted Decem ber8 1980 MOVED seconded persons presently office will remain office until final results election determined run-off vote needed obtain majori ty winner particular district motion passed 8 5 against V S/T II IV Xl MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly run-off vote needed fice two persons receiving highest number votes initial ballot will placed run-off ballotthe run-off bal lot will sent eligible AMA members Open members office president con rinoed page 77 74 Model Aviation Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger Drive Lockport NY 14094 model aircraft world has lost yet another great very well respected individual Warren Hitchcox President Model Air craft Association Canada passed away February 15 1981 result heart attack suffered during MAAC Annual General Meeting Warren died support ing hobby dearly loved will missed deepest sympathies extended family Warren least cause very near dear himFAI sup port Canadian teams international com petitions family has asked lieu flowers memorial donation made MAAC FAI team travel fund have directed such donation made AMA Warren staunch supporter orga nization well-known differences prob lems own personal preferences still thrill building flying model aircraft brings us close togetherthe very reason existence Acade two paragraphs following reprint ed permission Dick Tichenor first appeared part Chuck Cunninghams column January 1981 issue RC Mod eler Magazine words better explain love hobby could write other day talking nonmodeling friend suddenly realized something already knew just forgotten something rest us engaged modeling last rapidly vanishing breed breed known craftsmen Okay perhaps dont really feel comfortable looking latest bird thinking about crafts manship Yep has wrinkles wing tip thumb mark squarely top epoxy paint its wings flown off looking little doggie does represent craftsmanship cre ated hands Sure used tools some power some handbut large hard work patience created pride joy Whether built kit plans ultimate joyyou designed built flew yourselfit makes no difference main overriding fact did Take good look around lifestyle today will see what Im driving Everything mass produced furniture shoes canned goods keeps cost down pride craftsmanship slowly disappearing Perhaps uninformed public tends look us grown men playing toys represent something people have lostthe ability create what really makes modeling fun thing would nice pass along children can learned modeling o help along lifes road other hobby/sport very kindest thanks RCM allow ing above reprint THE NATS Planning 1981 Nats Seguin TX area well underway event schedules becoming firm principal job assign ments well underway Due some recent changes approved Executive Council could first break-even Nats years have appointed Homer Smith Chairman Nats Executive Committee have operational questions send Homer Entry forms usual will available AMA Headquarters near future Please send self-addressed stamped envelope request entry form wont drown just falling water might stay NOT AGAIN know just finalized election time again consider nominations vice-presidents odd numbered districts Ill V VII IX XI secretary/trea surer Remembernone officers automatically renominated must nominated YOU nominations sent Nominations Committee nominees must accept writing want particular nominee get agreement submit letter nomination now fore forget Money talks says good-bye PLEA now own property Reston VA will erecting very own Head quarters building near future need help building fund campaign underway sorts paraphernalia avail able sale profits will go toward building fund can also make direct contributions tax deductible about buying life membership dedicating money building fund Industry contributions would greatly ap preciated YOUTH Some foreign governments subsidize youth aeromodeling US policy cannot WE MUST can individuals clubs chapters districts AMA foster growth aeromodeling among young people today Remember back youth consider help help wish had pay back little enjoyment have gained hobby lending hand youth Gain interest teach help lead time repay debt aeromodeling youth Flying Sites Through Public Service have seen heard old proverb blessed give receive truth can use own advantage What important flying club flying site Probably much What going get us first class pub licity own area better club-spon sored youth-oriented program Again prob ably much might fortunate club no site problems might club presently en gaged site search Whichever case can gain organizing model air craft session some young people area Boy Scouts America have aviation badge What better place start youth effort group kids could check local Board Education see would possible include model aviation curriculum somehow Tell board people model aviation develop career opportunities too busy pursuing hobby cause trouble street corners Maybe town Police Boys Girls Club always lookout projects outside people can bring activities Give try area help young boys chapter Big Brothers almost city Union would really good spot kick-off Delta Dart program churches community can bet sweet life almost involved youth club would welcome you suggest idea creative exciting short-term project like Delta Dart know very busy own lives building repairing flying own models wouldnt great let some others delights building flying machine no matter simple helping person trim make fly know what bet some young people will develop strong interest model aviation will have club members stronger organization importantly will putting something back community will make better place live Kids today have surrounded pack aged instant hungry chance something utilizes hands head together Give opportunity enjoy hobby/ sport enjoy look around average modeler will find surprise aint young anymore need young people hobby years come will still represented international events have winners bring home fame glory United States Think about something about Youll glad did Geoff Styles FLYING NEAR Al RPORTS BE CAREFUL May 1981 75 Secrstary-Treasurers Report Jim McNeiII AMA Secretary-Treasurer 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 job AMA essentially two things secretary treasurer month want give two separate reports viewpoint As Secretary synopsis Atlanta Council meeting stressing whys various Council decisions honorable Dave Brown AMA District Ill Vice-President way doing unusually fine job repre senting people has suggested type report JANUARY ATLANTA COUNCIL MEETING Mr Chuck Foreman hardworking Dis trict IV AMA VP reported progress new land purchase building construc tion Reston VA said could move within three years reason making own building simply because rent has gone out sight Washington DC want stay area near government heartbeat Bill Mathews gave update pro gram revise bylaws concepts bylaws need reworking hatched out back Thirties thingper haps 13000 plus dollars spent Presidential run-off other day could have saved adjusted bylaw governing elections Bill also recommended beginning Safe ty Advisors Committee oversee AMA Safety action speaks itself Nothing can have greater importance SAFETY must practice preach safety agree AMA Headquarters presented 1981 budget signature Mr John Worth urged Council approve budget except anticipation possi ble 1982 dues increase order maintain present services Inflation coupled im portant new areas such flying field acqui sition efforts etc necessitate such thinking realization will cost same now AMA can now provide membership list model airplane events through Use Con sent Form list available com mercial purposes important special interest groups Pyrotechnics As probably al ready know AMA banned pyrotechnics fireworks actions last year Coun cil meeting vote accept recom mendations Air Show Team Advisory Committee common sense theory AMA air show teams SAFETY conscious since thing ought know what talking about Local laws flying sites must prevail course Council voted give Canadian mod elers already belong own MAAC special magazine rate Model via tion Because fine neigh bors drop down below border participate contests discussion sending AMA Headquar ters employees 1981 Nats resolved decision send minimal number San Antonio August due bookwork etc needed Any others sent HQ general PR work will charged Nats new President Mr John Grigg nounced Homer Smith the new Nats Executive Committee Chairman means Homer will running everything Nats okay Homer very capable very easy get along Ask Nats Free Flighter Homer Smith lives Seattle has Alaska district obtained Council permission let Alaskans stage three day mini-Nats Anchorage 15 free tro phies year sounds like excellent idea looks like friend Joseph Micalizzi started something mini-Nats Puer Rico.. Contest Directors tougher CD now guys Lots members ac quired status never staged con test simply underqualified Now have take written test isnt hard study up what ing AMA rules onand overall concept screwing lid down CDs good protects contest goer Honorable Travis McGinnis very capable Vice-President District IX urged Council increase annual scholarship allowance President Grigg appointed com mittee study report back next meeting Scholarships important get young people interested modeling aviation summation Atlanta Council meet ing have good Council year have new President John Grigg good friend John Byrne smooth talking New York lawyer ever saw came back District II Also Ted White newly elected District VIII fit ted right little buddy past President Johnny Clemens sat back gratis advisor needed January meeting Colonel Ev Langworthy representing NAA also graced assembly TREASURER REPORT As Treasurer mentioned January Council suffered loss some $1226911 1980 Ohio Nats Also $2640763 lost 1979 Lincoln Nats $1371400 1978 Lake Charles Nats $2434983 dropped 1977 Nats Riverside figures add up $7673983 total cash loss last four Nats Im waiting see 1981 figures San Antonio considers local meets including triple ones quadruple ones always break least suggest something wrong somewhere need put annual Nats break basis What think Mr Bill Zimmer agrees wants know reason money loss 1980 Nats Some Peoria IL people think maybe too Nats workers rewarded free AMA dues reason personally think free AMA dues Nats work money well spent think contributing factor Bill wants 1980 financial breakdown am sending him Thomas Chapis Denton MD wrote thank January report says right after reading club people Denton area went straight FFA Administrator Mr Loya Reger Mr Reger immediately helped acquire fine flying field outskirts town new FFA Park Thanks letter Thomas thank Mr Reger flying field last directly associated AMA Treasurer stuff Mr Thomas Norton Sr Pres ident Burlington County RC Club Rancocus NJ writes Mr Wilson Chambers passed away January 7th wife has asked us express remembrance form contribution Academy President Norton sent AMA check $6500 structions apply building fund Let add new building completed near Washington DC permanent metal plaque will hanging prominently wall lobby will include name Mr F Wilson Chambers donor Further name will enshrined ever long Academy Model Aeronautics 76 Model Aviation importance affiliation National Aeronautic Association Cannot overstressed provides American representation FAI Federation Aeronautique Interna tionale official keeper aviation World Records Deeds three important international modeling figures meeting Paris France help shape FAI rules world mod eling LR Werner Koelliker Switzerland delegate Johnny Clemens FAI information Education Subcommittee Camille Gerard Luxembourg delegate way February 1981 issue under ClAM picture two important names left out errorJohnny Clem ens shown Howard Kuhn Sorry gentlemen Executive Directors View HO John Worth AMA Executive Director 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 AMA election finally over after effects lingeron Although now have answer majority voters voted put office question remains negative aspects election overshadowed positive contrast previous AMA elec tions focused personalities issues charges counter-charges usual confu sion over details what various per sonalities saying now results much concern among AMA leaders over fact about ten thousand voters supported candidate mostly unsupported peers other AMA officers attribute nature mail ings sent out so-called committee re-elect President coupled basic willingness AMA mem bers believe worst about organiza tion though large majority other members apparently either satisfied dont care since two thirds membership didnt vote situation new Its known years members join main ly insurance protection linked fact AMA clubs require AMA member ship use flying sites desired such motivation lack its no wonder people receptive nega tive message Like situation too AMA members appreciative organization some its leadership Thats tremendous challenge current officers including President need find ways encourage positive thinking pride support AMA can problems will get taken care will enjoy mem bership 1980 election helped show up sensitive issues problems cor rections improvements can made have rest 1981 1982 see can resolve differences between factions developed over past two years Meanwhile theres much happy about 1980 greatest membership year AMAs 44 year history almost 77000 memberships ahead last years rate 81000 budgeted year 60000 already signed up end February bought acre half property end 1980 upon build permanent Headquarters expand ed HQ staff offer new better services first Executive Council meeting under new AMA President John Grigg took care huge agenda items needing policy decisions short off great start 1981 looking ahead need some hindsight concerning past problems Thus shouldnt simply close door unpleasantness took up lot space magazine past year need find better way deal dissent handle constructive fashion Thats easily done since much amounts differences opinion rather right wrong Such differences make difficult generate togetherness solving problems yet getting together work out differences key making progress Good ideas survive subject ed scrutiny different back grounds talents Council members acceptable majority will prevail Thats basis AMA system nobody has cart blanche what pleases President Executive Director organization operates con sensus So whatever results discussions controversy needs some respect simply cause represents what can agreed AMA now largest sport aviation ganization free world got way during past 20 years Looking ahead next 20 shows year 2000 hori zon Whatever problems today will matter history new generation pick up left off Weve got lot proud looking now compared before Lets enjoy Minutes continued page 74 Open members respective districts offices VP Run-off ballots will sent first class mail no write-in will allowed Note also agreed consensus top two withdraws run-off vote will required deadline date run-off ballot will determined Council telephone conference also agreed Executive Director should prepare draft run-off ballots proce dures order save time case run-off vote required VI 1981 NATIONALS President distributed Nats Execu tive Committee report prepared Ron Mor gan Committee recommended separate Nats Indoor West Baden IN rest Nats Seguin TX MOVED seconded 81 Nats Committee recommendations except some scheduling details accepted motion passed 8 4 against II S/T III V 1 abstained X MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly 81 Nats schedules Com mittee report accepted except RC Soaring Helicopter NEC make recommendations next Council meeting concerning possibility time RC Soaring VII TEAM SELECTIONPROCEDURESFAI INDOOR President Witt invited Mr Tom Vallee address meeting present views concerning perceived problems FAI Indoor team selection program particu larly concerning minority representation After discussion Mr Vallee MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly 10% Indoor program partici pants join presenting program format alternate Team Selection Committees both proposed programs will ap pear ballot program participants VIII 1981 RC SOARING WORLD CHAMPI ONSH IP& President Witt advised Council would possible host RC Soaring WC San Francisco area California After question discussion period MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly AMA propose ClAM hold 1981 RC Soaring WC California during July Note President directed pres entation FAI ClAM meeting pre pared Executive Director IX RC HELICOPTER WORLD CHAMPION SHIPS POLAND 81 Executive Directoradvised Council strong possibility Poland will offer host model RC Helicopter World Championships conjunction WC full scale helicopters Worths question Council will AMA send team FAI approves such championship MOVED seconded AMA support Paris meeting December invita tion world championships RC Helicop ters Further Academy prepared send team event should take place motion passed 11 1 against V 1 abstained Pres Note Executive Director contact Helicopter leaders advise WC possibility need field team event takes place discussion Council reminded decision should made concerning fielding supporting Sport Scale team 1982 World Championships need noted fact event yet designated official FAI world champi onship category expected shortly Meantime interested Sport Scale event should told early Council will support such team done 80 allow much time possible pre pare MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly Council support Sport Scale team 1982 regardless whether event designated official unofficial FAI World Championship category X 1981 BUDGET preliminary 1981 budget re viewed explained Executive Direc tor noted loss anticipated due inflation despite projected membership increase possibility dues crease should considered near future Note since review information no action required Council time 1981 budget approval scheduled next Council meeting XI PROPERTY PURCHASE Reston property purchase plan again discussed length extension Mankowskis earlier explanations Several op tions concerning cash flow described cluding minimize effects basic AMA operations budget MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly Headquarters personnel proceed actual purchase Reston VA proper ty using judgment advan tageous financial arrangement remainder minutes November 15 1981 Executive Council meet ing will published AMA News sec tion June 1981 issue May1981 77 Scholarships continued President Ventura Aviation Explorers teacher Sunday school church member BIRDS model flying club use Mile Square Park designed FAI RC competition sailplane plans refine design performance improvements found time earn private pilots license working commercial instrument ratings simultaneously playing piano cello seriously pleasure Ventura County Symphony Orches tra also gives lessons two cello students Tom edits newsletter Ventura County Comets regularly practices novice pattern flying cuts own foam wing cores built sailplane winch developed own technique making fiberglass fuseages loves competition strives better performance has involved model aviation long can remember primary goal become airline pilot what can see has what takes Since 1970 AMA scholarships have made varying amounts applicants doubly distinguished high grades school active involvement model aviation community public service involvement also stressed desirable candidates take part activities initiator AMA Scholarchip Pro gram Sullivan Pylon Brand Products substantial contribution some years ago got program going Executive Council AMA policy making body followed suit authorized apportionment dues solicitations additional contributions fund program continuing basis Since start program AMA has awarded almost $25000 deserving young people assist further education Committee members Bob Stalick Al bany OR Cliff Telford Bethesda MD Bob Underwood St Louis MO Betty Stream Long Beach CA John Worth Fairfax VA Under leadership Chairman Stalick recommendations made annually AMA Executive Council scholarship awards SIG Scholarship Awards Choosing two names 19 eli gible easy task After very care ful scrutiny comparison model aviation achievements economic needs applicants Jill Peck Tom Croft selected receive $1000 Glen Sigafoose Memorial Scholarship Fund established 1980 honor memory Mr Glen Sigafoose Sig Manu facturing Company killed per sonal airplane during air show Sig program separate selects appli cants AMA Scholarship Program emphasis financial considerations modeling performance Jill Peck San Diego CA entered University California Los Angeles Sep tember 1980 will major Graphic Arts full schedule High School acti vities community involvement Jill also found time very active modeler entering national international proxy contests During years building fly ing Peanut Scale models gained 15 first place trophies eight second place awards numerous third places As active member Academy involvement Scale Staffel San Diego Orbiteers Jill named Member Year careful skilled builder constructs demon stration models well building testing new kits participation model aviation since age eight has helped hard working young woman develop patience con fidence crusading spirit tell world about model aviation Tom Croft Manchester MO plans follow full-time career aviation enroll ing Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach FL Already holder private pilots license Tom states active model aviation life has provided him unequaled knowledge aviation intends use intention become professional pilot cognizant skills has developed through competition other AMA fliers long list model competition successes reflect determina tion patience 1979 Nats Tom took first place Senior Modified RC Sail plane both Standard Two Meter classes established new AMA record November 1979 Category 1 Indoor Handlaunch Glider having previously set new site record March 1979 Anderson IN taking first place Indoor Handlaunch Glider event list contest wins would fill full page dedicated young man has part wide variety AMA events spanning range Peanut Scale Penny Plane Easy Bee RC Soaring hearty congratu lations go two winners first year Glen Sigafoose Memorial Scholarship Awards hope will make fine contribution world model avi ation world general did Connecticut Maine C Massachusetts Hampshire Rhode Island 0 vermont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Rt 3 Box 200 Waterville ME 04901 Amocamne Vjee-Prmdents Robert C 8rodeur 406 Main Street Nashua NH 03060 George Porker 7 Pool Or. Loe MA 01238 Mike Sctindler 5 Boklac Lodyard CT 06339 William Wilbur 6 Laurel Ave. Kittery ME 03904 Biggest thing boards right now plan put show Charles Hamp son Grant up Manchester Center VT July 4th Sammy Frey has agreed put demo Dave Brown may area will have little category show off Charlie has asked John Worth show team available since both northeastern show teams will busy already scheduled will just have wing hope have best show ever service club up Charles Hope can have some kind Rotary Wings Rotary Club Otis Model Aircraft Club led Fred Hess President CD will put nual RC Barnstormers Fly-In Show Off Sunday June 7 1981 Fred writes 23 entries last year have big beautiful area fly Also addition Barnstormers event will Sport Scale Giant Scale Barnstormer event 5 minutes flier show best flying type long its safe must impress judges beauty precision acrobatics what ever else turns at area picnics family fun fellowship Full directions site rules may writing Fred Hess PO Box 147 Waquoit MA 02536 phone number 617 5481904 have some new frequencies listed FCC printout says may have some problems 7564 Green ville Cranston Black Plain RI Farming ton NH Holyoke MA Trumbull CT 78 Model Aviation vvarren MIXcflCOX just egInnmng nis iUtfl year President Model Aeronautics Association canada died February 15 famous competitor having member canadas RC Aerobatics tuam times also canadas voting delegate FAIs committee International Aero Modeling cIAMI great friend AMA often worked closely USA officers shown leftl shared MAAC booth AMA Executive Director John Worth Hobby 80 trade show last year Toronto Pictured above Tom croft two Glen Sigafoose Memorial Scholarship award winners Unfortunately no photograph available Jill Peck other winner Both students selected receive financial awards $1000 7296 in Hartford Hamden CT 7216 Wallingford CT 7240 Waterbury CT lots Watt mobiles Illinois Colorado Indiana Louisiana Maryland Michigan Minnesota Missouri New York Ohio Oregon Pennsylvania Texas 7232 and 7224 stations using 120 Watts 500 Watts 7208 Alabama Kansas Kentucky Louisiana New Mexico Pennsylvania Texas has 750 Watt 250 Watt mobile 7208 Please note correct address phone numbers ago reversed home calls going business phone unanswered during evenings weekends Home address Route 3 Box 200 Water yule ME 04901 Home phone 207 8734685 Work phone 207 453-9381 Kennebec Valley Model Aviators off running flying writing gaining lots momentum two flying fields plan rotate monthly meetings between three areas around Waterville Augusta ME New Jersey nrk II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11 361 Auoaan Vtce#vaaidmts Pete Bianchini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10706 F rink Dreach 9 Willow Ave. Piscataway NJ 08864 Hank Ukea 46 Cory Or. Tom River NJ 06753 Adam Settler 50 Randi Rd. No A2 Schenectady NY 12309 Walt Throne 206 Windemere Rd Syracuse NY 13219 Second District Thoughts hottest happiest news writing elec tion own John Grigg Presidency AMA Having worked John capacity another during last six years can assure development certainly step right direction heartiest congratulations Johnand course Joan Grigg helpful very worth cause East Coast Nats Last report discussed selects Nats site year re ferred widespread expressions District II dissatisfaction choices location made Nats Executive Planning Committee recent years Well things looking up no cliche intended con nection Executive Council Meeting January 31 broke tradition un dertook major changes personnel Committee example Homer Smith now Chairman hopefully development certain other changes will undoubtedly read about else magazine should provide desired advantages new broom various disappointments past As projected said report formally proposed Executive Council Jan uary 31 meeting East Coast location 1982 Nats ie DOVER AFB Dover DE Located very flat largely agri cultural expanse Delmarva Peninsula its area approximately 6000 acres would accommodate truly combined Nats possibility holding IN DOOR base given fourstory height three large hangars accommodate large C-S Galaxies Air Forces 436th Air Lift Wing As alternative trip great hangars Lakehurst NJ would about same distance Dover DE Willow Grove PA good old days Free Flight Soaring could fully ac commodated space spare barracks base three nearby colleges dormitory facilities Naturally coopera tion Pentagon will required un official sentiment local level quite encouraging course site would AMA District IV neighbor just south same meeting Chuck Foreman VP District IV proposed site Pine Bluff NC Chuck plan work together obtaining two sites 1982 Nats keep good thought SMILE Symposium Synopsis Central New York Model Aircraft Association held its fifth Annual Symposium New York State Fairgrounds Syracuse NY February 7 1981 successful beyond esti mates know because con ducted AMA District II membership meet ing attended 130 members actual potential CNYMAA duly chartered chapter AMA comprising following nine clubs its members Aero Radio Club Syracuse Syracuse Thunderbirds Aero Radio Society Cortland Aero Modelers Society Oswego Val ley Modelers Finger Lakes Radio Control Club Onondaga Model Aircraft Club Midstate Modelers Thousand Isainds Radio Con trol Club Mohawk Valley Radio Control Club symposium ran 9 am 6 pm featured seminars led such prominent modelers Art Schroeder Dave Brown Bob Noll Ed Izzo well showing AMA films large static Scale contest Helicopter flight demonstra tions outdoors provided interesting popular adjunct symposium credit due symposium directors Dave Seif fert Dave Mathewson Walt Throne hardworking volunteers vari ous member clubs can truly proud latest great contribution mod el aviation Joe DAmico deep sorrow report recent untimely death follow ing long illness Joe DAmico Joe lived Brooklyn NY longtime member past President Pennsylvania Ave nue Radio Control Society PARCS specialty recent years RC Scale though long modeling career embraced aspects hobby nationally known contest flier will remembered winning model B-26 Bomber featured together Joe AMA film Marvelous Miniatures Joe will re membered active participant suc cessful effort retain Floyd Bennett Field model flying site after location acquired National Park Service US Department Interior Scale Fidelity important Scale model contest So rules chap portrayed picture shot Syracuse moosium t5 000 temens ujstiit II JdI Contest Board member Rochester NY Bob fellow members Western New York Free Flight Society about hold tenth least Annual Free Flight Meet Pike NY July 11 12 1981 few Free Flight competitions district consider incumbent upon bring attention hardy breed modelers Free Flight chas er will have nine events trophies merchandise third place details contact Dave Evans Evans Street believe PO Box 157 Richburg NY 14774 Ithaca Item proud AMA film library according Peter Hopper films rate return engagement time time Petes group Ithaca Radio Control Society used Marvelous Minia tures Modelings Grand Illusions equal interest second time around double feature showing annual mall show February 7 8 Thanks Peter Thanks GEAR UP AND LOCKED May 1981 79 Youth served symposium dicated above shot AMA Delta Dart building session following picture attests great spectator interest static Scale contest portion symposium Ohio sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District III Vice-President 8534 Huddleston Street Cincinnati Dli 45238 Amociate viam-Preddesite Joe Elben 36980 Valley Forge Dr Solon OH 44139 Francis Fluharty 504 21st St. Vienna WV 26101 Corky Haisman SR 109 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackaon 1025 Walnut St. Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Shalkey 217 Euclid Aw. Scottdale PA 15683 Whew last month has hectic im beginning think born car seat strapped backside have finally resolved AMA election John Grigg new President very slim margin over Earl Witt hope believe Earl will continue active AMA administrative ly has lot offer us just didnt think right man presidency Horrace Cain overwhelmingly won Dist rict VI though supported opponent am particularly displeased outcome Council needs least maverick keep us toes Congratulations both John Horrace well others elected recently saga last month began trip Atlanta first Council meeting 1981 marathon 9 am midnight session resulted lot business being taken care particular interest District Ill has show teams other district far pyrotechnics ban lift ed some guidelines established use Another item interest CD qualification system revision number system requiring three CDs Open members sign form before sending district VP will issue questionnaire applicant questionnaire returned VP will tabulated will VP ward everything AMA Headquarters issuance license Only VPs author ized sign off CD application will honor application sent past three signatures future will require new form available AMA Headquarters three signatures As note have made application recently writing have sent out questionnaires everyone application have received havent received thing lost mail should reapply weekend following Council meet ing up Syracuse NY annual Central New York Symposium held event held New Yorks Dist rict II obviously attracts District Ill members able talk affair excellent facility very well run Hats off guys ran event well worth attending last weekend spent WRAM Show White Plains NY pri mary reason being commer cial exhibitor again able talk bunch members attended show Next weekend its Newark OH least 120 miles away following Monday leave group club meetings Allentown PA Tuesday WednesdayValley Forge PA Thursday fly home can leave Cleveland show Friday As can see its pretty full schedule Id like take opportunity apologize groups have invited attend functions turned down Being AMA VP funat least keep trying con vince myself anyway Again month have unpleasant task informing another loss ranks Warren Hitchcox MAAC President good friend knew him died sud denly heart attack February 15 too young age 57 longtime modeler Warren nearly fixture Canadian World Championship Pattern Teams active administratively sport until end presided over MAAC annual gen eral meeting dinner just hours before ing fatally stricken little white haired guy told relentless stories no longer us mourn loss extend sympathies always active wife Shirley MAAC organization has lost its greatest leader its best friend hope Shirley will remain sport shared Warren years love Shirley Delaware District Celausbia Maryland h Catalina Virginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Amodata Vice-Praddesita Wayne Abernathy 9206 Carandon 3 upper Marlboro MD 20870 Bob Champina 205 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 23806 Howed Crinpin 611 Beechwood Charlottenvllle VA 22901 V Bill Helm, 2000 Tyvola Road Charlotte NC 25210 Scossy Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DC 19909 John Praston 7012 Elvira Court Falls Church VA 22042 Charles Spear 910 Holly Lane Mockoville NC 27028 have just returned January AMA Council meeting Atlanta have good news show teams pyro technics ban has lifted can use some types pyrotechnics Basically main restrictions will clear use purotechnics local authorities obtain local permit Larry Bolich AMA Special Events Director will sending out information guideline package show teams explaining new procedures Just case havent heard John Grigg won election AMA President lanta Council meeting first meeting President change attitude way meeting conducted very pleasant changes past two years honestly believe will see lot good progress come out AMA next two years Inflation has finally hit Nats 1981 Nats will cost little year have raise basic entry fee $3500 Some event fees will also crease few dollars am sure competition types have pay higher entry fees lately local con tests entry fees will help us run bet ter Nats get qualified help entry fees will well spent things will run smoothly latest info new Headquarters building Reston own land now plan start building late 1982 early 1983 meantime have building fund program underway raise money through donations help offset cost project can part AMA Headquarters has pin called Brick Its pin gold colored brick can send $500 AMA C/O Vince Man kowski first area show support new AMA Headquarters building fund sure would like see AMA member District IV wearing bricks wonder its possible have 100% participation district pro gram really would nice see plaque lobby new building reads something like District IV Acad emy Model Aeronautics 100% parti cipation helping build building through donations Think about Speaking District IV chance 1982 Nats may district am looking two possible locations within districtone Delaware North Carolina may calling clubs areas help support develops Whats Happening District IV First State RC Club having AMA Scale Contest June 20th Delaware fly ing field Greensboro Aeromodelers renovating flying field building new spectator parking areas also adding new public ad dress system Winston-Salem RC Club will hold Sec ond Annual Cross Country Rally August 22 23 cross-country race RC aircraft Brainbusters Newsletter Bob Sifleet called Joe Boyle recently said club has arranged use field Bowie again two day contest June 6 7 June 6 will AMA events June 7 FAI events will FAI tri als Galesville June 25 26 Bob rec ommended people look NACA 44071A airfoil FAI power Brainbusters saddened death Harold Crane January 20 1981 will missed friend tough com petitor Mid-Virginia RC Soaring Championships will held Ft Lee June 6 7 will include scale event TMSS Annual Beach Boomer will held 4th July weekend Fentrass Field Charlotte NC RC Club January 24th Charlotte RC Club sponsored indoor RC display local shopping malls efforts Aeromasters Fredericksburg VA Want good idea get local parks recreation people involved model avia 80 Model Aviation tion Read quote newslet ter Modeling Class off good start class RC modeling sponsored Fred ericksburg Department Parks Recrea tion held its first meeting January 19th Seven students have signed up course including two adults understand students will building Fledglings keeping pace model will built sessions Jim Murphy coordinator project will calling some help course member Aeromasters would like observe welcome come may pressed service point after two sessions looks real good should have new batch RCers springy Thats Alabama ida gia inoippi to flice V Sooth Carolina C Tenoesoee DISTRICT REPORT Dill Mathews District V Vice-President 2712 Sw 34th St Apt 8 Gainesville FL 32608 Ausciane Vtce-Pruadusts John Gorday 115 Bayberry Lane Jackson MS 39212 Richard Jackson 108 Thornlec Charleston Heights sc 29405 Arthur Jonnson 932 Banyan Deltay Beech FL 33444 Phillip McDowell 6821 Rolling Fork Dr Nashville TN 37206 loseph Micalizzi SR 00666 Boo 1532 Faiardo PR 00648 Ed Moormen 70 Fifth St Shaliwar FL 32579 Harry Sheram P0 Box 4506 Birmingham AL 35206 Tom Thacker 2390 C Lawrenceville Hwy Decatur GA 30033 Executive Council meeting Atlanta gave opportunity visit repre sentatives several Atlanta clubs also learned Tom Thacker would able continue AVP back old job will discussing Atlanta clubs possibility forming AMA charter organization clubs improve com munications among clubs coordi nate activities South Carolina Radio Aircraft Model ers SCRAM also considering AMA char tered chapter status way SCRAM newsletter now edited Glenn Char lene Fields both very active promoting modeling throughout district Other husband wife newsletter editor teams include Jim Cynthia Baker KCRC Barnstormer Knox County TN Art Charlotte Johnson Gold Coast Flyer Flori da Like other editors have probably experienced newsletter editors dilemma hit two keys typewriter wrong will hit paper subject newsletter editors law Errors will go undetected until after publi cation Quotes Glowplug4 ap preciation good work newsletter tors will again award Top Flight Newsletter awards honorable mentions year want newsletter considered make sure sent regularly Several clubs district having fly ing site problems Fortunately can now turn Geoffrey Styles AMA Headquarters assistance has working sev eral clubs specific problems seems having fair degree success alas cant solve problems have copy new flying site film 14 minutes long clubs need clubs having flying site problems Im having mail problems mid-February received nine pounds mail postmarked November December Most ad dressed properly dont know what problem Oddly enough someone mailed copy Modellistica magazine Firenze Italy February 12 arrived February 16 Its very interesting thought Italian enough drawings pictures give good idea scope modeling Italy Puerto Rico comes picture Freddie Samboline Southern RC Mod elers Delta wing plane Members West Orange Sunfliers found themselves movies lately Cinematography Club Orlando showed up flying field asked could film some action shots film turned out very exciting movie makers decided make documentary clubs activities Check local filmmakers club Tom Mavracic Palm Beach Aero nauts wasnt crashing enough planes opted simulated encounter haz ardous obstacle other words taking Contendor down ceiling managed stick ceiling fan Theres always new way crash plane weather getting pretty again models coming out spring flying Down Florida its mostly spring winter picture below taken mid-winternote short sleeves few columns back ran picture caption explaining couldnt read note came picture author note member Lake Aircraft Radio Kontrol Society won Certificate Award Penmanship club clubs hangar flier got plaque set wheel chocks others club also re membered accomplishments past year May landings safe ones Illienin Indiana Kentucky Misoosri VI DISTRICT REPORT Horrace Cain District VI Vice-President 525 Weidner Road Buffalo Grove IL 6011913 Amaata VicePruidmsta Frank Hughes 401 5 Birch Flactsburg MO 64477 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Glenn Lee 819 Mandrake Batavia IL 60510 Helen Olsen 820 Old Bonhomme university City MO 63132 Jim Sears P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Bill Zimmer Box 72 Verne IL 61375 Thank thank vote con fidence both exhilarating humbling will try measure up worthy support please dont hesitate forward criticisms Dont shy about speaking up no uncertain terms dont like something same token Ill try receptive ideas care pass AMA Im designated spokesman Now some modelers speak up get published Ken Kern Bedford IN Bill Zimmer Varna IL have found guilty conveying considerable information concerning modeling AMA sen tence serve indefinite terms Associate Vire-Presdentn Molding nts neautirul red wfllte blue Cutlass Mr William K Ken Kern District VI AVP Ken now leans RC Fun Flies Soaring Scale has also volved CL FF modeling started rubber kits pre-teens Besides membership Hoosier Hills RC Club Ken belongs Experimental Aircraft Association National Waco Club also ham K9BEH As private pilot Ken airport manager nearly eight years Ken now sociated Naval Weapons Support Center As electronic technician Ken does lot work testing kinds batteries including computer testing Ni-Cads Will bring ole Ken some new friends some offers magazine editors Bill Zimmer Varna IL CL modeler mostly CL Stunt hope have him very soon Would Chuck Delano Bob Underwood please accept sincere gratitude tireless efforts AVPs last two years AMA members benefit dedica tion Thanks guys May 1981 81 4 Freddie has some expert help dont know thB young mans name Freddie some managed ding thB Delta Uflarles Vachon I-lying Uators GainBaville getting ready bomb drop somber note may ex press sympathies memoriam Ray Donovan 54 Rock Valley RC Flyers heart attack Paul Suwalski 30 Blue Max RC Wheeling IL cancer Both AMA members dedicated promoting model aviation will missed never gotten Calendar May 2-3 Rockford IL Rockvalley RC Cherryvale Model Fair May 16-17 Terre Haute IN RC Club Honey Creek Mall Show May 23-24 Ft Wayne IN Flying Circuits Soaring meet May 24 Palatine IL Harper College TreeTown Modelaires CL meet May 31 Pekin IL RCOpen Fun Fly Help Wanted Fox Valley Aero Club St Charles IL needs donations model air plane equipment new used St Charles Boys Home Call Roger Brint 815 758-3068 Tn-Valley RC South Bend IN has impressive schedule top dawg racing season International Miniature Aircraft Asso ciation now has charter Illinois IMAA chapter No 11 Giant Aircraft Specialists GAS spearheaded Gene Sauter Arling ton Heights IL GAS likes both Scale non-Scale lean towards sport fly-ins competition Gene B-26 marauder pilot over Europe WW II can contacted 312 255-0560 Gene also member Northwest RC Club well over 100 District VI clubs have mentioned column place make presence known nearby AMA members might get new member get RCer fly instead over hill mile away Mr Wheeley genius making not-so-good pictures look nice column Sopass along picture some wordsno charge 100% discount SOAPBOX AMA growing proj ects require employees employees contemporary Washington DC wages better require money can antici pate significant increase contribu tion next year next Executive Council meeting April 4th 5th 5th planned con sideration Bylaws changes big idea circulation revise AMAs corporate structure like business corporation directors vice-pres idents would appoint corporate offi cers bottom line concept someone wants very much remove right vote national officers can done laws changes must voted Lead er Members Contest Directors officers etc certain self-servers seeking power will bombard rhetoric about advantages such organization Im sure can see through smog STILL PROCEED WITH CAUTION Modeling arta form self-ex pression right vote form selfexpression free people promise Leader Member will never agree plan will way compromise right selectthrough own self-expres sionour national AMA officers Dont hesi tate ask other Leader Members about consideration such promise Heyspring Lets go fly Iowa Mchigae esota VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen District VII Vice-President P 0 ten 1104 tirminqham MI 48t1 2 Aggoaste VicaPrmidau James clark 4444 Woodvew Dr. NE Cdr Raoids IA 52401 Tony Italiano 1655 Revere Brookfield WI 53005 John C Lorbiecki 5847 N 67th St. Milwaukee WI 53218 Robert 0 Lundberg 4928 Tio St. Duluth MN 55804 William Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Tr. St Joaelh Ml 49085 Al Sodmore 5013 Dorsest Dr. Madison WI 53711 Ron Seam 1325 Roslyn Pontiac Ml 48064 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombrdy lane Crystai MN 55428 Duluth MN Duluth Ra dio Control Club flying ice St Louis Bay 100 200 F temperatures turnout during summer months come pictures Double Eagle Dale Carter Arnold Profitt Roy Macie jeski built Webra 61 RE pulls straight up Weighs 9 lbs 12 oz 8 lbs 14 oz club fence about coming AMA chartered News Pontiac Miniature Aircraft Club Annual Awards Most Improved Junior Robert Plater Jr Most Improved Senior Kevin Waara Most Improved Open John Newbigging Contest King Roy Pinner Mem ber Year Dave McDonald have three bullet holes powder burns attending annual meeting Association Midwestern Radi9 Control Clubs comprised about 30 clubs Michi gan Ohio Ontario 39 members present representing 20 clubs discussed contest coordinating re-districting AMA matters general Contest Coordinating central issue present through personal effort Dave Brown part Pattern event dates District III VII have re-negotiated looks like no conflicts remain schedule will finalized respective Contest Coordi nators usual procedure consider Band-Aid intend address contest coordinating question larger per spectiveareas activity/event interestwith re-study classification B-A-AA etc long range question may may related re-districting still strong feeling re-district ing although show hands meeting showed less majority message got AMA districts poorly con ceived relation areas activity geo graphical features such Lake Michigan population centers factors bear representation Executive Council Con testCoordinatingand commu nication district will task pick up some work done earlier Wayne Yeager Roy Pinner others bring subject Executive Council de velopment resolution have appointed Tony Italiano new post have called Assistant VicePresident John Griggs agreement pend ing Executive Council approval Tonys assignment will consolidate efforts AVPs District VII West First order business set up District meetings before flying season starts John Griggs con cept assistant vice-president could replacement event mid-term VP vacancy have new Contest Coordinator FF CL East Paul Smith replaces Debby lmhoff has moved off Houston thanks Debby good luck Paul Paul M Smith 11112 Dill Drive Sterling Heights Ml 48077 Possible transmitter interference locations Minnesota Isabella Eveleth Minneapolis Floodwood St James White Bear Lake Grand Marais Russell Ely Silver Bay Wisconsin Roseville Iowa Johnson Michigan Warren Ecorse Monroe Adjacent District VII Illinois East Alton Rockford Sauget De catur Indiana Evansville Portland Indianapolis Nebraska ONeill Auburn Ohio Warren Kansas City Middletown Youngstown Cleveland Canton Findlay detail write Pete Waters Kraft Midwest 7420 Seven Mile Road Northville Ml 48167 Arhansas Lsnisaea 0 New Mexict C Oklahoma C Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Ted White District VIII Vice-President 1109 Greendale Bedford TX 76021 Aociata vicPredenu Sud Friedl 5512 Southmood Little Rock AR 72205 William Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleasanton TX 78064 Dan Parsons 11809 Fulmer NC Albueuerque NM 87111 Ed Perez 1102 W Tarrant Rd. Grand Prairie TX 75050 Al Rabe 1904 Valley Oak Ct Irving TX 75081 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Bartlenville OK 74003 Cd Shearer 3416 David Metairie LA 70003 just got back first Council meet ing VP Quite experience time read will time next minutes will published no need go what happened hobby trade show Atlanta biggest have ever seen Mostly crafts too much type hobby still very interest ing Never saw miniature doll houses place 82 Model Aviation next Council meeting takes place April 4-5 Washington DC better worse daughters wedding April 4 Ill have send AVP represent District VIII Bylaws say can everything vote Im going try get April 5 relatives etc swarming house will difficult get away Ill have play ear Ive answering lot questions talking lot people about new frequency proposal Most people didnt un derstand 50 new frequencies will shared industrysame have now didnt undersantd radios will illegal 10 years discussing club meeting other night brought up tried couldnt have worse deal 1 50 new frequencies shared 2 Narrow band20 KHz have trouble now adjacent frequencies 80 KHz apart etc 3 Radios become illegal 10 years 4 expensive equipment etc etc urge read proposal study Show friends Get some opinions electronics experts would like some feedback would seem around 70 80% members AMA flying RC should get better deal 10 clear channel frequencies would better 100 shared ones answer got asked AMA about dont like come up something better answer job pay dues AMA hAs about two million dollar year budget seems would money well spent hire lawyers lobbyists etc get us least 10 clear channel frequencies cant fly three four time anyway clincher isas pointed out Buddy Irwin Scale Contest Board memberthat fly frequencies knowing shared possibilities being shot down exist good lawyer could show negligent therefore liable damage injuries caused models urge again read study pro posal let know what think tolarads as aska No IXWysmin DISTRICT REPORT Travis UsSinnis District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Aaaaclet VieePmidente Charles Brannon 2220 Mariposa Bld. Ceopar WY 82601 Cd Ccx 8209 Linden Prairie Village KS 66208 Dick Crowlay 16413 6 Stanford P1 Aurora CO 80015 Glen Lau 3701 5 44th St Lincoln NE 68606 Tim Mattarn 429 Dogwood Grefton NO 88237 Jim Ricketts 5183 Cloudas Sioux Falls 50 871 03 Lets open month congratula tions Horrace Cain District VI VP John Grigg new AMA President two men well deserved winners recent run-off election path ser vice spots within AMA sought after strong candidates anyone wants serve some 80000 people has got have heart job Its no easy task know people looking forward great things election behind us now Executive Council meeting last month covered about 50 agenda items Coun cil worked diligently atmosphere cooperation business-like dispatch Look specifics elsewhere next issue Model via tion will soon hearing about fund rais ing task financing new Headquar ters building needed facility light esca lating rent costs experienced recently expected future Forward good money raising ideas Vince Mankowski Headquarters alert some ideas him hear gold bricks lapel will soon what well dressed AMA member will want wear details later Congratulations also due Rocky Mountain Soaring Association RMSA re ceiving AMA Award Excellence welldeserved award super group sports men Denver area boast members other states believe have some memberships other countries Good work RMSA Last month introduced new associate vice-presidents month Id like know about Glen Lau Lincoln NE Glen married has three children girl two boys native Nebraskan physician private family practice holds several professional board positions related profession should give him good background assisting AMA business Glen gives modeling experiences follows began modeling early 40s usual stick tissue models pro gressed U-control late 40s SOs took time out modeling during time Marines medical school began interest Radio Control 1962 has remained prime interest occasional sortie Peanut Scale group Ive participated local Pattern contests RC am now interested RC Scale Ive participated Nats competition Pre cision Scale have Contest Director eight years Ive President Lincoln Sky Knights have man power director fot AMA Nats 1979 Lincoln am looking forward helping way can district should know Lincoln Sky Knights inter ested hosting another Nats future Welcome aboard Glen Next month some information AVP Dick Crowley Keep newsletters coming folks read interest news letter editors deserve special thanks great job Ive appointed serve AMA Scholarship Study Committee think looking increasing amount spent scholarships future have ideas input regarding scholarship program let know input better deci sions can made Its money Id like some suggestions scholar ship program should administered structured presently spend about $2000 per year last year scholarships applied nineteen young peoplethe largest number ever apply scholarship funds Four young people awarded funds according placed$1000 first $500 second $250 third fourth organization puts much emphasis edu cation encourages scholarship appears need update some thinking amounts awarded Comments please Arinsca lornia ii C Nwalla Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 2501 Armour Lane Rodoods Beach CA 90278 Amaate Vlee#madents Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lana Walnut Caek CA 84698 Alex Chisolm 1100 West Shaw Preono CA 93711 Lonnie Kroeber 2401 Zafro Cu. Lao Vegin NV 89102 John Pond 4289 Syoko Circle San Jose CA 95136 Bol Reynolds 8 Box 51 Tucson AZ 88710 Betty 5eam 3723 Snowden Ase Long Beach CA 90808 aith Whitney 14468 Jupiter Dr. Salt Lake City IJT 84117 AMAs 1980 election over Its will long remembered think something really good came out affair Consider member always says has no voice AMA affairs has proven wrong fact run-off re quired Nominating Committee formed AMA vicepresidents decided two incumbents wanted Council longer reasons varied prob ably wouldnt agree reasons keeping Nevertheless making effort write name rather scrawling X overrode system proved AMA Executive Council sacrosanct inviolate unpenetrable body has bandied about write ins Horrace Cain has returned CounciL other Earl Witt missed narrow margin 400 votes out roughly 20000 lose did after putting up violent fight reiterate believe membership large has shown AMAs leaders untouchablean expensive good lesson AMA business bigger better things am going attempt put stop name calling finger point ing has going little contro versy good can overdone feel has Along lines John Worth has given space magazine write articles under name Bear mind views expressed may general consensus AMA Executive Council 15 However dont think John would ever express view majority felt wasnt made couple long trips since last report dropping club meetings first trip San Diego visit San Diego Wingmasters Inc invited down club President Bob Cook Bob dinner prior meeting great meal enjoyed some good conversa tion during club very dynamic bunch have colorful jackets very distinctive club patch During meeting met fellow Californian name Tommy Thomp son born couple miles now live used fly Free Flight out old Western Rosecrans field should give clue long hes May 1981 83 flying models showed club film Modelings Grand Illusions thor oughly enjoyed alL next night went north fair piece visit Conejo Radio Controlled Modelers group located town Thou sand Oaks headed up President Art Addington invited after ef forts arrange meet several pre-meeting dinner came down flu day meeting spent day evening sick bed met Vince Liguori clubs Contest Director Obie Dotson Treasurer George Arra editor newsletter enjoyed excellent meal together prior meeting rued fact poor Art out commission Through efforts Vince club has unique meeting rooms Ive yet visited conference room major hospitaL enter through main entrance place too room filled overflowing members family members see movie Modelings Grand Illusions know werent hear see mel certainly enjoyed movie heard kinds good comments packing up leave next trip little longerlike Atlanta winter Council meeting re ceived good news long awaited AMA film help clubs obtain flying sites now available As matter fact have copy possession use tailored show recalcitrant landowner want use property will have him knees tears begging take land Well maybe its message isnt strong good start construction AMAs new Headquarters building has delayed March 1982 order allow us time raise some additional funds through fund drive time comes donate please intend give generously Its tax deductible too proposal before FCC may held up due change leaders Washington hope its beyond control mentioned 1982 Nats could Dover Air Force Base Delaware possibility being investigated Nats Committee passing interest fact Head quarters running out numbers put AMA licenses Number 99999 will soon reached go Well probably put letter front go four digitsAl 000 example Ah progress next Council meeting will two days Washington DC 4th 5th April day will devoted overhauling Bylaws Please write desires area way have ever thought about inviting AVPs club meet ing theres lives nearby give try dont have travel budget please dont expect cross state attend represent AMA privy AMA matters Im always ready willing try get club meeting Drop line well work something out youre putting mall show can send tabletop display booth highlight show THERMALS Alaska o 0 Monea on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District XI Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 AinOd vu Al CuIr 1607 S von Elm Poatello ID 83201 Simon Dreege 1 Boo 48 Broedview MT 59016 Ed MoCollough 53 SE 61 Portland OR 97215 Bruce Naleon 807 C vckiburg St. Sookane WA 99208 Orlando Oly Recjo 26806 Dover Ct. Kent WA 98031 Don Zipoy 21415 NB Main St. Redmond WA 98052 great pleasure announce some new officers District Xl district meeting held RAMS Symposium have met both introduction needs made rest district First fill position Jim Mccarty accepted Contest Coordinator job RC Jim ran RC scheduling meeting RAMS show shows will great job us Jim can reached 18958 Marine View Drive Seattle WA 98166 should send contest sanction forms him beginning now Jim RCer flew fight ers few years ago still dabbles person carrying type aircraft second fill much needed position Bruce Nelson Spokane Bruce has agreed fill Associate Vice-President vacancy inland empire address 807 E Vicksburg Spokane WA 99208 Bruce familiar face RC functions since manager Barons Show Team gets around Both gentlemen deserve pat back clasp hand along other AMA officers district give time pay can enjoy hobby/sport Ed McCollough AVP Oregon sent following report information Thanks Ed good weather us manage fly year will building antici pation coming contest year mind its time remind events will coming up can get planes ready because turns out some con tests will slightly different year first contest point towards will Benton County RC Modelers EXPO held Benton County fairgrounds just south Corvallis OR April 11 12 two day meet features static judging number categories including Scale non-Scale types usually swap shop operating bring no longer needed items will have District Xl meeting Saturday prob ably late afternoon would like see get input Sunday brings fun fly Adair Field great prizes supplied winners Later April either 19th 26th Sky Knights Portland will have Mudhole 81 else mudhole just south Wilsonville OR first sea plane meet new season get floats come some fun Last year weather great unlike years no rain no wind Although Oregon function re member Zillah coming up May 5t Helens will cooperate usually very well run attended meet Last year four us flew Zillah second day contest 18th May taxiing main runway heard excited voice say N - am over Scapoose St Helens blowing looked north sure enough whole top moun tain lifting off lifted off flew towards mountain guarantee have never seen anything match awesome sight laid out front us chased passed cloud Zillah ground long enough warn group say hello few old friends back plane off Port land could have stayed longer would have grounded possibly months because dust Also report printed RIC Modeler should really have listed fiction since liberties actual happenings taken After Mudhole 81 next meet will third annual Barnstormers Scale Biplane meet Sometime June towards end month 20th 27th meet will take place Delta Park year has change rules Scale air planes will flown two parts Scale Barnstorming will merged overall category Look flyers write Steve Tischler C/O will forward letter Fourth July weekend signals Northwest Miniature Seaplane contest known Haystack 81 Haystack reservoir about 15 miles out Madras OR Last year good weather came back beautiful contest works con test change rules will tried provisional basis first time bonus will awarded planes Scale appearance Scale higher bonus forewarned get bird look like real airplane Sky Knights go out make great contest hope see flying us weekend fun fly wade off Scale last weekend July will bring Flightmasters Klamath Falls OR Fun Fly Unfortunately wasnt able get last year because 5t Helens rescheduled Barn stormers contest same date July everything Ive heard indicates excel lent get-together fun goes well hope get years contest just watch August activity seems annual Lake Tapps meet run Mt Ranier RC group last year six Sky Knights went took second fourth fifth seventh ninth places Out modesty wont tell other Sky Knight placed least wasnt last very re laxing very well run meet look forward years version September brings two excellent contests close season year will same day can get both First will Vancouver Lake contest sponsored Sky Knights will floatplane contest includes fun fly events wade off Scale So far weather has fantastic contest lake shallow can walk across get plane need con test will take place 20th September weekend following 27th brings Dis fun fly Corvallis OR have attended tell well attended enjoyable contest well worth attending Since will no conflict year plan attend hope will too 84 Model Aviation JUNIO FLIGHT / ED WHITTEN 176 Wall St Sta New York NY 10005 Bostonians Fly High nice things about non-AMA unofficial events locality can fly event appeals modelers area Such case BOS TONIAN Indoor Event scale-like mod els moment know least four different styles iams Co Ltfl photo Everyone appears accept 16 span 14 QAL VA x 2 x 3 minimum fuselage box 6 maximum prop rules varia tions come minimum weight double single surface requirement charisma factor percentage Most fliers seem want crease charisma possible 10% require double surfaced covering greatest divergency opinion comes minimum weight whether flies scale-like models appreciation dura tion appearance suggestion flies em like likes em Florida MIAMA group using old 7 gram double singel surface optional 10% charisma rules Doc Martin however has modified 10 gram minimum 20% charisma Junes VI-NART West Baden IN New York City big contest February 22nd Columbia University used 1981 rules retained 7 gram minimum required double covered sur faces used 20% maximum charisma fac tor 7 gram minimum satisfied en durance fliers 10 grams would have liking scale buffs Out San Diego super-scale mod elers use old rules whop ping 14 gram minimum popular So own fact remains semi-scale indoor model event very popular New York imagination runs wild unusual plan forms San Diego popular adopt man-carrying airplane design details lettering Bostonian require ments fact Walt Mooney has drawn up plans number Bostonians modified full-size designs has given appropriate Bean Town names like Back Bay Bellanka Revere Speedster Chelsea Cardi nal Giving model real jazzy name very important element event seems type model event manufacturer could produce kit beginner could build fly Sure expert will win always does outdoor P-30 Em bryo place beginner young old can start have fun doing information history Bostonian event rules send Ed Whitten 15c stamp cover return postage AMA Indoor Postal Yep getting near showdown time Annual Indoor AMA Postal Contest Keep flying just sure send times other information Ed Whitten end April Eagle Talk last issue discussed names parts nomenclature airplane pointed out basic similarities between man-carrying free flight model airplanes Now want tell about things properties cannot seen Yes invisible just important wings stabilizers four four forces flight want talk about first can called good guys bad guys suppose wear appropriate hats two good guys THRUST LIFT two bad guys DRAG WEIGHT Its tug-of-war THRUST DRAG opposing other LIFT strug gling against WEIGHT model has four properties THRUST LIFT overcome DRAG WEIGHT model will move forward climbing flight Lets take good look diagram see just whats going 7Wegr R4q AVNT $ See THRUST trying its best pull airplane forward LIFT trying keep up air good guys give cheer YEAH right DRAG trying fiendish best hold back model WEIGHT trying pull downthe bad guysHISSSS --again. .HISSSS thats what flying about rather beginning what about next step see what makes up THRUST LIFT can help makes up DRAG WEIGHT can eliminate Now LIFT does over come WEIGHT perhaps because enough THRUST perhaps too much WEIGHT model launch will settle down long powered glide So lets see what can done help out THRUSTThis comes power rubber motor through means propeller loop 1/8th rubber doesnt job maybe two loops will. THRUST through increased power THRUST however can also increased using effi cient propeller best diameter best angle pitch blades air plane smooth well lubricated bear ing fact right rubber/propeller com bination probably just important rest model LIFTThats what wing course surface AMA Cub flat gains its lift kiting action air hitting underside surface efficient wing cambered curved efficient curve - airfoil - lift An airfoil obtains lift reducing air pressure upper surface plus kit ing action DRAGWe cant away completely bad guy doggone itwish could can reduce him minimum Good building practices important best weapon sandpaper An balsa body example covered whole forest tiny fiber hairs just eager clutch airand Sand off WEIGHTAnd course cant get rid bad guy either Outdoor models must strong enough withstand wind rough handling being blown along ground no need load down anything unnecessary Indoor models made just lightly possible strong enough withstand flight loads order fly slower less power Well thats beginningthe four forces flight inherent airplanes large small Some help some hinder course much will get now start thinking models terms improve building habits help good guys know start wondering model flies well thats will really start enjoy model airplanes next session will consider three conventional axes remember As wing bent flies plane See next month SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT May 1981 85
Edition: Model Aviation - 1981/05
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r Synopsis ot January 31 Council Meeting AMAs board ofdirectors Executive Coun cii met Atlanta GA took following actionsa detailed report will pub lished after Executive Council reviews approves official minutes meeting 1 Run-off Election John Grigg Presi dent Horrace Cain District VI VicePresident noted winners AMAs accounting firm re sponsible receiving counting bal lots 2 1981 Budget deficit budget ap proved noted continuance operations under budget would probably require dues increase following year existing services maintained 3 Executive Director Contract new contract approved next two years replacing effect since 1964 4 Membership Lists new basis mak ing membership lists available promotion model aviation activities com mercial purposes reviewed accepted 5 Youth Proposal concept AMAs founders Charles H Grant renew ing youth participation AMA programs emphasis scientific considerations reviewed possible future implementa tion 6 Pyrotechnics Ban Guidelines under AMA air show teams could permit ted safely operate pyrotechnics re viewed approved 7 AMA Blazers Purchase jackets AMA employee representatives wear public functions approvedAMA pay half employees pay half also available officers AMA subsidy 8 MAAC Magazine Sale AMAs maga zine Canadian aeromodeling association members reduced subscription rate $16 approved 9 NAA Magazine approved pro vide AMA magazine Executive Committee Board Directors AMAs parent organization National Aeronautic Association 10 Member Expulsion assistance AMAs legal counsel approved seek return AMA property preliminary con sidering revocation AMA membership privileges former air show team member 11 Nats 1-10 Personnel agreed cost additional HQ personnel brought Nats general AMA PR purposes should charged Nats operation 12 1980 Nats Planning left Nats Executive Committee decide expansion RC Soaring competition satisfaction Helicopter Soaring Inter ests 13 Nats Committee Homer Smith VP District Xl appointed new Nation als Executive Committee Chairman Smith Foreman VP District IV develop Standard Operating Procedure document Nats operations Nats Committee struc ture functions 14 Nats Communications purchase up $5000 approved upgrade Nats electronic communications equipment 15 Nats Entry lees An increase 1981 fees approved help prevent deficit Nats operations See Competition News else issue Model Aviation de tails 161982 Nats Sites Possibilitiesfor Dover DE Pine Bluff NC reviewed ap proved further study 17 Bylaws Committee John Byrne VP District II approved added basic committee consisting President Executive Director Bill Mathews VP-V Homer Smith VP-XI Micheline Madison AMA HQ 18 Chapter Achievement Establishment new award AMA chapters associa tions chartered clubs approved first go Central New York Model Aircraft Association 19 Homeowners Insurance Executive Director requested research legality publishing list companies will cover model aircraft activities 20 CD Phone Numbers AMA HQ re vise sanction form obt&m authori zation publish CD phone numbers AMA Contest Calendar 21 Officer Columns approved Executive Director have column magazine equivalent VPs approved Secretary/Treasurer column should less AMA Presi dents column 22 Alaska Mini-Nats three day 1981 Mini-Nats Anchorage AMA provide 15 free trophies approved 23 CD Qualification Effective March 15 previous requirements endorsement new Contest Director applications ap proved reinstated although also approved VP could approve en dorsements either way however use current questionnaire still required 24 Safety Committee new committee approved authority recom mend suspending Contest Director rating contest sanction extreme safety hazard situations 25 1981 Nomination Procedures procedures used 1980 election approved use again 1981 Note laws Committee consider changes future meanwhile current bylaws deadlines provide time 1981 implementation 26 AMA Numbers Due being enough five digit numbers available contin ue reserving unrenewed numbers previous holders approved begin reissuing such numbers effective March 31 meanwhile conversion alpha-numeric system approved minimize avoid need reissue numbers have normally reserved 27 Distinguished Service such award approved announcement re cipient delayed until presentation made 28 Next Meeting April 4-5 1981 Washington DC area 5th will pri m arily reviewing bylaws revision proposals AMA Scholarship Winners- -1980 Names 1980 AMA Scholarship winners have announced Scholar ship Committee Out 19 names submitted four selected Paul Munana $1000 Peter Campo $500 Theodore Tavares $250 Thomas Haar $250 total $2000 being awarded fund Top choice Paul Munana Santa Bar bara CA winner $1000 AMA Scholarship Fund will use award help finance education University California Santa Barbara major ing Mechanical Engineering 395 average placed him seventh out 546 students high school Paul entered uni versity first-rate academic credentials holding onto scholastic level Paul found time participate such high school activities Election Committee Key Club Math Club Finance Publicity Committees also achieved Honor Roll three years awarded Santa Barbara School District Top Achieve ment Honor 1979 model aviation side Paul free flighter travel up 130 miles 72 Model Aviation AMA HQ including reports AMA President Secretary-Treasurer Executive Director Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 home Taft could fly top modeling prize came May 1980 Taft won Ode Randall Memorial Trophy placing first Senior new AMA record time 51 minutes 29 seconds Previous Paul won tro phies 1979 Nats held Riverside CA four seven events entered past three years Paul has entered contests wide variety classes always keen competitor times going home trophies Paul stated application involvement model aviation has enthusiastically supported parents has resulted much happiness satis faction family Paul founding member Santa Barbara Indoor Aeromodelers Club served executive member Presently belongs Society Antique Modelers National Free Flight Society holding down parttime job help pay college tuition Paul still finds time fly well play soccer volleyball some weightlifting says model building fly ing have taught him perseverance patience self-confidence competitive spirit qualities will keep life second place scholarship amount $500 went Peter Campo Houston TX Graduating Clear Lake High School top 5% grade average 4259 45 possible Peter built up enviable rec ord member National Honor Society four years member Junior En gineering Tech nical Society winning All-State Honors Letters still making time prepare winning exhibit 1980 Hous ton Science Engineering Fair 1979 Peter won special award American stitute Aeronautics Astronautics projectA Practical Model Engine Dyna mometerwhich gained him third place Fair interest scientific projects demonstrated 1977 won second place Certificate Merit Tex Society Medical Technology exhibit Enzyme Action world model aviation Peter has entered contests built planes people twice age likes fly Slow Combat Fast Combat Sailpianes radio controlled Pylon Racers well taking part area fun flies built own design Control Line Endurance ship five 1AA original design models two original Fast Combat planes constructing other planes designed others Club mem berships include Manned Spacecraft Center Radio Control Club Clear Lake Linewinders Club Houston Area Pylon Racing Association found ing member goal pursuing higher education become chemical engineer hopes Masters Degree working will enable him help solve some future energy problems country world Rice University fortunate have such versatile alumnus May 1980 graduate Falmouth High School Theodore S Sean Tavares young man parent would proud have family Based six semesters placed first decile class 400 grade average Sean inducted National Honor Society 11th grade made Vice-President 12th grade 1979 third place three-way tie annual High School Math Examination 1980 topped group winning first place Other activities included Latin Club Math Club during four grades high school Sean has special interest World War aviation member Society WWI Historians As special project built Fokker DR-i based plans obtained Smithsonian National Air Space Museum took fifth place Scale Rheinbeck NY 1979 numerous con tests behind him Sean worked Ex perimental Aircraft Association Chapter Falmouth narrate coordinate radio controlled model flying show 1978 went assist Otis Air Base Open House same year past three years has built seven RC models other endeavors active church has volunteer worker town select men campaigns served volun teer driver Nursing Association finance university education pay modeling activities Sean worked supermarket cut grass neighbors late 1979 joined staff Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute will attending Massachusetts Insti tute Technology will pursue career engineering modeling has learned patience required design develop project hopes will able make positive contribution field aerospace fourth place 1980 awarded Thomas Haar Ventura CA graduated Ventura High School June 1980 Tom entered University Southern California September 1980 will work degree Aeronautical Engineering has interesting achievements continued page 78 May 1981 73 1981 Scholarship Program program will continue same recent years easy get involved know young per son might interested quali fiedwho perhaps doesnt receive publicationtell him/her about first step applicant very simple write AMA HQ 815 Fifteenth St. N W Washington DC 20005 request scholarship application eligible current AMA member must 1 have flown model AMA sanctioned competition 1980 1981 prior submitting application 2 high school graduate 1980 1981 Appli cations must completed returned AMA HQby May 311981 Pictured AMA Scholarship Win ners Above LR Paul Munana awarded 1st prize $1000 Peter Campo $500 award winner left Sean Tavares $250 Also winning $250 Tom Haar shown below National Car Rental Discount Now 30% National Car Rental has adv sed effec tive immediately increasing car rental discount available AMA members 30% off regular time mileage rates US under conditions outlined existing agreement AMA will necessary replace previous National Car Rental identification cards stickers issued members reflect increase Members need identify themselves pres ently being done National Car Rental will automatically offer 30% discount applicable Member pays gas used However members will receive new cards part 1981 membership pack ets Incidentally AMA members totalled over $50000 car rentals during 1979-80 Deticft Budget Approved 81 dues increase 1982 probable due inflation has drastically increased cost AMA operations contrast fact 1979 1980 produced sur pluses budget 1981 projects loss item especially reflects problem office rent will cost about $60000 year compared about $32000 last yearl AMAs previous five year lease based cost about $6 per square foot expired end February 1981 two year renewal lease signed double previous rate Washington rates much higher 15 20 dollars per square foot price range tremendous escalation prompted AMA Executive Council 1980 invest surplus previous years operations piece property upon build per manent home expected building built over next two years will ready occupancy AMAs current lease expires end February 1983 meantime Executive Council approving 1981 deficit budget has opted continue offering full nor mal membership services recent years though means going red over come deficit anticipated dues increase will necessary 1982 unless continued increases membership growth and/or reduction rate inflation makes possible avoid increase 1981 budget projects substantial membership increase about 5% about 77000 members about 81000 will enough offset projected ex penses being affected infla tion rate over twice great So dues crease seems inevitable point However amount increase may minimal perhaps dollar two Council decides basis smaller increases needed rather less frequent major creases past usual plan creases about five years apart since last big jump 1979 talk has heard about making adjustments sooner smaller increments initial decision time will come next Council meeting April 4 time complete financial report 1980 will available well preliminary results trends 1981 Council could fore make basic dues decision chance further review adjustment necessary next Council meeting August John Worth February 10 1981 MinutesExecutive Council Meeting November 15 1980 following n attendance Presi dent Earl Witt Chambersburg PA Secretary Treasurer Jim McNeill Birmingham AL Ex ecutive Director John Worth Fairfax VA District VP Cliff Piper absentappoint ed proxy John Grigg Vice-President Dis trict II John Grigg Lockport NY VP-Ill Dave Brown Cincinnati OH VP-IV Chuck Foreman Mechanicsville VA VP-V Bill Mathews Birmingham AL VP-VI Horrace Cain absenthis appointed proxy Dave Peltz Chatsworth CA VP-VII Hardy Brodersen Birmingham Ml VP-VIII John Embry Sulphur LA VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada CO VP-X Jim Scarborough Redon Beach CA VP-XI Homer Smith Seattle WA Executive Director NAA Ev Langworthy Present AMA Executive Staff Vince Mankowski Assistant Executive Director Carl Wheeley Publisher/Editor Model v/a t/on Gisele Jackson Comptroller Frank Ehling Technical Director Micheline Madison FAI/Contest Boards Director Geoff Styles Flying Site Representative Carol Merfeld Membership Department Supervisor Carl Ma roney Special Services Director Joyce Hager Executive Secretary Guests Howard Crispin USPJA President Tom Vallee John Preston Safety Advisor Mrs Worth Mrs Mankowski Mrs Styles Penny Witt regular meeting Academy Model Aeronautics Executive Council brought order 900 am Presi dent chaired meeting Before taking up agenda re affirmed previous Council action proxy voting would allowed accord ance DC Law pertaining non-profit associations I APPROVAL OF AUGUST 9 1980 COUN CIL MINUTE& general consensus minutes ap proved II SECRETARY/TREASURERS REPORT Mr McNeill advised thefollowing items A Signature Budget Presentations January 1981 budget presented Council subsequent presentations S/T signature will appear B The Flying Site Representatives G Stylesl performance date praised its excellence C A review PAl team expenses will made reported upon near future Ill REVIEW OF THE AGENDA agreed several items would taken up out sequence presented President other items added agenda IV COMMITTEE REPORT& A Headquarters Relocation Committee report Foreman Mr Foreman noted record Council unanimously approved purchase Reston property during conference call following August Council meeting Foreman asked Vince Man kowski re-explain update Council purchase details J Worth ED expressed concern problem cash flow large finan cial investment involved time loss year projected 1981 budget Further discussion deferred because subjects budget property purchase agenda B Scholarship Committee written report B Stalick J Worth recommended Committees 1980 recommendations con cerning scholarship winners accepted volving award total $2000 MOVED seconded accept Scheme 1 Scholarship Committee Report 1980 scholarship winners Munana$1 000 Campo$500 Tavares Haar$250 motion passed 10 3 abstained IX NAA Pres C RC Frequency Committee J Worth ad vised Council government ac celerating consideration frequency petition Notice Proposed Rule Mak ing NPRM process being drafted may issued year end possibility having new frequencies approved end 1981 excellent D Air Show Team Committee C Fore man reported steering committee being formed recommendations would probably agenda item next Council meeting E Executive Director Contract Committee B Mathews reported revision con tract nearly complete document could ready Council review end year V 1980 ELECTION PROCEDURE 81 82 office Two issues discussed A The possibility some candidates pres ently running office Districts VI VIII president receiving majority vote required Academys Bylaws B Whether ballots mailed member ship third class would reach destinations before November 25th deadline MOVED seconded voting deadline November 25 extended motion passed 11 1 against VIII 1 abstained XI Note ballots will counted Decem ber8 1980 MOVED seconded persons presently office will remain office until final results election determined run-off vote needed obtain majori ty winner particular district motion passed 8 5 against V S/T II IV Xl MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly run-off vote needed fice two persons receiving highest number votes initial ballot will placed run-off ballotthe run-off bal lot will sent eligible AMA members Open members office president con rinoed page 77 74 Model Aviation Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger Drive Lockport NY 14094 model aircraft world has lost yet another great very well respected individual Warren Hitchcox President Model Air craft Association Canada passed away February 15 1981 result heart attack suffered during MAAC Annual General Meeting Warren died support ing hobby dearly loved will missed deepest sympathies extended family Warren least cause very near dear himFAI sup port Canadian teams international com petitions family has asked lieu flowers memorial donation made MAAC FAI team travel fund have directed such donation made AMA Warren staunch supporter orga nization well-known differences prob lems own personal preferences still thrill building flying model aircraft brings us close togetherthe very reason existence Acade two paragraphs following reprint ed permission Dick Tichenor first appeared part Chuck Cunninghams column January 1981 issue RC Mod eler Magazine words better explain love hobby could write other day talking nonmodeling friend suddenly realized something already knew just forgotten something rest us engaged modeling last rapidly vanishing breed breed known craftsmen Okay perhaps dont really feel comfortable looking latest bird thinking about crafts manship Yep has wrinkles wing tip thumb mark squarely top epoxy paint its wings flown off looking little doggie does represent craftsmanship cre ated hands Sure used tools some power some handbut large hard work patience created pride joy Whether built kit plans ultimate joyyou designed built flew yourselfit makes no difference main overriding fact did Take good look around lifestyle today will see what Im driving Everything mass produced furniture shoes canned goods keeps cost down pride craftsmanship slowly disappearing Perhaps uninformed public tends look us grown men playing toys represent something people have lostthe ability create what really makes modeling fun thing would nice pass along children can learned modeling o help along lifes road other hobby/sport very kindest thanks RCM allow ing above reprint THE NATS Planning 1981 Nats Seguin TX area well underway event schedules becoming firm principal job assign ments well underway Due some recent changes approved Executive Council could first break-even Nats years have appointed Homer Smith Chairman Nats Executive Committee have operational questions send Homer Entry forms usual will available AMA Headquarters near future Please send self-addressed stamped envelope request entry form wont drown just falling water might stay NOT AGAIN know just finalized election time again consider nominations vice-presidents odd numbered districts Ill V VII IX XI secretary/trea surer Remembernone officers automatically renominated must nominated YOU nominations sent Nominations Committee nominees must accept writing want particular nominee get agreement submit letter nomination now fore forget Money talks says good-bye PLEA now own property Reston VA will erecting very own Head quarters building near future need help building fund campaign underway sorts paraphernalia avail able sale profits will go toward building fund can also make direct contributions tax deductible about buying life membership dedicating money building fund Industry contributions would greatly ap preciated YOUTH Some foreign governments subsidize youth aeromodeling US policy cannot WE MUST can individuals clubs chapters districts AMA foster growth aeromodeling among young people today Remember back youth consider help help wish had pay back little enjoyment have gained hobby lending hand youth Gain interest teach help lead time repay debt aeromodeling youth Flying Sites Through Public Service have seen heard old proverb blessed give receive truth can use own advantage What important flying club flying site Probably much What going get us first class pub licity own area better club-spon sored youth-oriented program Again prob ably much might fortunate club no site problems might club presently en gaged site search Whichever case can gain organizing model air craft session some young people area Boy Scouts America have aviation badge What better place start youth effort group kids could check local Board Education see would possible include model aviation curriculum somehow Tell board people model aviation develop career opportunities too busy pursuing hobby cause trouble street corners Maybe town Police Boys Girls Club always lookout projects outside people can bring activities Give try area help young boys chapter Big Brothers almost city Union would really good spot kick-off Delta Dart program churches community can bet sweet life almost involved youth club would welcome you suggest idea creative exciting short-term project like Delta Dart know very busy own lives building repairing flying own models wouldnt great let some others delights building flying machine no matter simple helping person trim make fly know what bet some young people will develop strong interest model aviation will have club members stronger organization importantly will putting something back community will make better place live Kids today have surrounded pack aged instant hungry chance something utilizes hands head together Give opportunity enjoy hobby/ sport enjoy look around average modeler will find surprise aint young anymore need young people hobby years come will still represented international events have winners bring home fame glory United States Think about something about Youll glad did Geoff Styles FLYING NEAR Al RPORTS BE CAREFUL May 1981 75 Secrstary-Treasurers Report Jim McNeiII AMA Secretary-Treasurer 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 job AMA essentially two things secretary treasurer month want give two separate reports viewpoint As Secretary synopsis Atlanta Council meeting stressing whys various Council decisions honorable Dave Brown AMA District Ill Vice-President way doing unusually fine job repre senting people has suggested type report JANUARY ATLANTA COUNCIL MEETING Mr Chuck Foreman hardworking Dis trict IV AMA VP reported progress new land purchase building construc tion Reston VA said could move within three years reason making own building simply because rent has gone out sight Washington DC want stay area near government heartbeat Bill Mathews gave update pro gram revise bylaws concepts bylaws need reworking hatched out back Thirties thingper haps 13000 plus dollars spent Presidential run-off other day could have saved adjusted bylaw governing elections Bill also recommended beginning Safe ty Advisors Committee oversee AMA Safety action speaks itself Nothing can have greater importance SAFETY must practice preach safety agree AMA Headquarters presented 1981 budget signature Mr John Worth urged Council approve budget except anticipation possi ble 1982 dues increase order maintain present services Inflation coupled im portant new areas such flying field acqui sition efforts etc necessitate such thinking realization will cost same now AMA can now provide membership list model airplane events through Use Con sent Form list available com mercial purposes important special interest groups Pyrotechnics As probably al ready know AMA banned pyrotechnics fireworks actions last year Coun cil meeting vote accept recom mendations Air Show Team Advisory Committee common sense theory AMA air show teams SAFETY conscious since thing ought know what talking about Local laws flying sites must prevail course Council voted give Canadian mod elers already belong own MAAC special magazine rate Model via tion Because fine neigh bors drop down below border participate contests discussion sending AMA Headquar ters employees 1981 Nats resolved decision send minimal number San Antonio August due bookwork etc needed Any others sent HQ general PR work will charged Nats new President Mr John Grigg nounced Homer Smith the new Nats Executive Committee Chairman means Homer will running everything Nats okay Homer very capable very easy get along Ask Nats Free Flighter Homer Smith lives Seattle has Alaska district obtained Council permission let Alaskans stage three day mini-Nats Anchorage 15 free tro phies year sounds like excellent idea looks like friend Joseph Micalizzi started something mini-Nats Puer Rico.. Contest Directors tougher CD now guys Lots members ac quired status never staged con test simply underqualified Now have take written test isnt hard study up what ing AMA rules onand overall concept screwing lid down CDs good protects contest goer Honorable Travis McGinnis very capable Vice-President District IX urged Council increase annual scholarship allowance President Grigg appointed com mittee study report back next meeting Scholarships important get young people interested modeling aviation summation Atlanta Council meet ing have good Council year have new President John Grigg good friend John Byrne smooth talking New York lawyer ever saw came back District II Also Ted White newly elected District VIII fit ted right little buddy past President Johnny Clemens sat back gratis advisor needed January meeting Colonel Ev Langworthy representing NAA also graced assembly TREASURER REPORT As Treasurer mentioned January Council suffered loss some $1226911 1980 Ohio Nats Also $2640763 lost 1979 Lincoln Nats $1371400 1978 Lake Charles Nats $2434983 dropped 1977 Nats Riverside figures add up $7673983 total cash loss last four Nats Im waiting see 1981 figures San Antonio considers local meets including triple ones quadruple ones always break least suggest something wrong somewhere need put annual Nats break basis What think Mr Bill Zimmer agrees wants know reason money loss 1980 Nats Some Peoria IL people think maybe too Nats workers rewarded free AMA dues reason personally think free AMA dues Nats work money well spent think contributing factor Bill wants 1980 financial breakdown am sending him Thomas Chapis Denton MD wrote thank January report says right after reading club people Denton area went straight FFA Administrator Mr Loya Reger Mr Reger immediately helped acquire fine flying field outskirts town new FFA Park Thanks letter Thomas thank Mr Reger flying field last directly associated AMA Treasurer stuff Mr Thomas Norton Sr Pres ident Burlington County RC Club Rancocus NJ writes Mr Wilson Chambers passed away January 7th wife has asked us express remembrance form contribution Academy President Norton sent AMA check $6500 structions apply building fund Let add new building completed near Washington DC permanent metal plaque will hanging prominently wall lobby will include name Mr F Wilson Chambers donor Further name will enshrined ever long Academy Model Aeronautics 76 Model Aviation importance affiliation National Aeronautic Association Cannot overstressed provides American representation FAI Federation Aeronautique Interna tionale official keeper aviation World Records Deeds three important international modeling figures meeting Paris France help shape FAI rules world mod eling LR Werner Koelliker Switzerland delegate Johnny Clemens FAI information Education Subcommittee Camille Gerard Luxembourg delegate way February 1981 issue under ClAM picture two important names left out errorJohnny Clem ens shown Howard Kuhn Sorry gentlemen Executive Directors View HO John Worth AMA Executive Director 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 AMA election finally over after effects lingeron Although now have answer majority voters voted put office question remains negative aspects election overshadowed positive contrast previous AMA elec tions focused personalities issues charges counter-charges usual confu sion over details what various per sonalities saying now results much concern among AMA leaders over fact about ten thousand voters supported candidate mostly unsupported peers other AMA officers attribute nature mail ings sent out so-called committee re-elect President coupled basic willingness AMA mem bers believe worst about organiza tion though large majority other members apparently either satisfied dont care since two thirds membership didnt vote situation new Its known years members join main ly insurance protection linked fact AMA clubs require AMA member ship use flying sites desired such motivation lack its no wonder people receptive nega tive message Like situation too AMA members appreciative organization some its leadership Thats tremendous challenge current officers including President need find ways encourage positive thinking pride support AMA can problems will get taken care will enjoy mem bership 1980 election helped show up sensitive issues problems cor rections improvements can made have rest 1981 1982 see can resolve differences between factions developed over past two years Meanwhile theres much happy about 1980 greatest membership year AMAs 44 year history almost 77000 memberships ahead last years rate 81000 budgeted year 60000 already signed up end February bought acre half property end 1980 upon build permanent Headquarters expand ed HQ staff offer new better services first Executive Council meeting under new AMA President John Grigg took care huge agenda items needing policy decisions short off great start 1981 looking ahead need some hindsight concerning past problems Thus shouldnt simply close door unpleasantness took up lot space magazine past year need find better way deal dissent handle constructive fashion Thats easily done since much amounts differences opinion rather right wrong Such differences make difficult generate togetherness solving problems yet getting together work out differences key making progress Good ideas survive subject ed scrutiny different back grounds talents Council members acceptable majority will prevail Thats basis AMA system nobody has cart blanche what pleases President Executive Director organization operates con sensus So whatever results discussions controversy needs some respect simply cause represents what can agreed AMA now largest sport aviation ganization free world got way during past 20 years Looking ahead next 20 shows year 2000 hori zon Whatever problems today will matter history new generation pick up left off Weve got lot proud looking now compared before Lets enjoy Minutes continued page 74 Open members respective districts offices VP Run-off ballots will sent first class mail no write-in will allowed Note also agreed consensus top two withdraws run-off vote will required deadline date run-off ballot will determined Council telephone conference also agreed Executive Director should prepare draft run-off ballots proce dures order save time case run-off vote required VI 1981 NATIONALS President distributed Nats Execu tive Committee report prepared Ron Mor gan Committee recommended separate Nats Indoor West Baden IN rest Nats Seguin TX MOVED seconded 81 Nats Committee recommendations except some scheduling details accepted motion passed 8 4 against II S/T III V 1 abstained X MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly 81 Nats schedules Com mittee report accepted except RC Soaring Helicopter NEC make recommendations next Council meeting concerning possibility time RC Soaring VII TEAM SELECTIONPROCEDURESFAI INDOOR President Witt invited Mr Tom Vallee address meeting present views concerning perceived problems FAI Indoor team selection program particu larly concerning minority representation After discussion Mr Vallee MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly 10% Indoor program partici pants join presenting program format alternate Team Selection Committees both proposed programs will ap pear ballot program participants VIII 1981 RC SOARING WORLD CHAMPI ONSH IP& President Witt advised Council would possible host RC Soaring WC San Francisco area California After question discussion period MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly AMA propose ClAM hold 1981 RC Soaring WC California during July Note President directed pres entation FAI ClAM meeting pre pared Executive Director IX RC HELICOPTER WORLD CHAMPION SHIPS POLAND 81 Executive Directoradvised Council strong possibility Poland will offer host model RC Helicopter World Championships conjunction WC full scale helicopters Worths question Council will AMA send team FAI approves such championship MOVED seconded AMA support Paris meeting December invita tion world championships RC Helicop ters Further Academy prepared send team event should take place motion passed 11 1 against V 1 abstained Pres Note Executive Director contact Helicopter leaders advise WC possibility need field team event takes place discussion Council reminded decision should made concerning fielding supporting Sport Scale team 1982 World Championships need noted fact event yet designated official FAI world champi onship category expected shortly Meantime interested Sport Scale event should told early Council will support such team done 80 allow much time possible pre pare MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly Council support Sport Scale team 1982 regardless whether event designated official unofficial FAI World Championship category X 1981 BUDGET preliminary 1981 budget re viewed explained Executive Direc tor noted loss anticipated due inflation despite projected membership increase possibility dues crease should considered near future Note since review information no action required Council time 1981 budget approval scheduled next Council meeting XI PROPERTY PURCHASE Reston property purchase plan again discussed length extension Mankowskis earlier explanations Several op tions concerning cash flow described cluding minimize effects basic AMA operations budget MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly Headquarters personnel proceed actual purchase Reston VA proper ty using judgment advan tageous financial arrangement remainder minutes November 15 1981 Executive Council meet ing will published AMA News sec tion June 1981 issue May1981 77 Scholarships continued President Ventura Aviation Explorers teacher Sunday school church member BIRDS model flying club use Mile Square Park designed FAI RC competition sailplane plans refine design performance improvements found time earn private pilots license working commercial instrument ratings simultaneously playing piano cello seriously pleasure Ventura County Symphony Orches tra also gives lessons two cello students Tom edits newsletter Ventura County Comets regularly practices novice pattern flying cuts own foam wing cores built sailplane winch developed own technique making fiberglass fuseages loves competition strives better performance has involved model aviation long can remember primary goal become airline pilot what can see has what takes Since 1970 AMA scholarships have made varying amounts applicants doubly distinguished high grades school active involvement model aviation community public service involvement also stressed desirable candidates take part activities initiator AMA Scholarchip Pro gram Sullivan Pylon Brand Products substantial contribution some years ago got program going Executive Council AMA policy making body followed suit authorized apportionment dues solicitations additional contributions fund program continuing basis Since start program AMA has awarded almost $25000 deserving young people assist further education Committee members Bob Stalick Al bany OR Cliff Telford Bethesda MD Bob Underwood St Louis MO Betty Stream Long Beach CA John Worth Fairfax VA Under leadership Chairman Stalick recommendations made annually AMA Executive Council scholarship awards SIG Scholarship Awards Choosing two names 19 eli gible easy task After very care ful scrutiny comparison model aviation achievements economic needs applicants Jill Peck Tom Croft selected receive $1000 Glen Sigafoose Memorial Scholarship Fund established 1980 honor memory Mr Glen Sigafoose Sig Manu facturing Company killed per sonal airplane during air show Sig program separate selects appli cants AMA Scholarship Program emphasis financial considerations modeling performance Jill Peck San Diego CA entered University California Los Angeles Sep tember 1980 will major Graphic Arts full schedule High School acti vities community involvement Jill also found time very active modeler entering national international proxy contests During years building fly ing Peanut Scale models gained 15 first place trophies eight second place awards numerous third places As active member Academy involvement Scale Staffel San Diego Orbiteers Jill named Member Year careful skilled builder constructs demon stration models well building testing new kits participation model aviation since age eight has helped hard working young woman develop patience con fidence crusading spirit tell world about model aviation Tom Croft Manchester MO plans follow full-time career aviation enroll ing Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach FL Already holder private pilots license Tom states active model aviation life has provided him unequaled knowledge aviation intends use intention become professional pilot cognizant skills has developed through competition other AMA fliers long list model competition successes reflect determina tion patience 1979 Nats Tom took first place Senior Modified RC Sail plane both Standard Two Meter classes established new AMA record November 1979 Category 1 Indoor Handlaunch Glider having previously set new site record March 1979 Anderson IN taking first place Indoor Handlaunch Glider event list contest wins would fill full page dedicated young man has part wide variety AMA events spanning range Peanut Scale Penny Plane Easy Bee RC Soaring hearty congratu lations go two winners first year Glen Sigafoose Memorial Scholarship Awards hope will make fine contribution world model avi ation world general did Connecticut Maine C Massachusetts Hampshire Rhode Island 0 vermont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Rt 3 Box 200 Waterville ME 04901 Amocamne Vjee-Prmdents Robert C 8rodeur 406 Main Street Nashua NH 03060 George Porker 7 Pool Or. Loe MA 01238 Mike Sctindler 5 Boklac Lodyard CT 06339 William Wilbur 6 Laurel Ave. Kittery ME 03904 Biggest thing boards right now plan put show Charles Hamp son Grant up Manchester Center VT July 4th Sammy Frey has agreed put demo Dave Brown may area will have little category show off Charlie has asked John Worth show team available since both northeastern show teams will busy already scheduled will just have wing hope have best show ever service club up Charles Hope can have some kind Rotary Wings Rotary Club Otis Model Aircraft Club led Fred Hess President CD will put nual RC Barnstormers Fly-In Show Off Sunday June 7 1981 Fred writes 23 entries last year have big beautiful area fly Also addition Barnstormers event will Sport Scale Giant Scale Barnstormer event 5 minutes flier show best flying type long its safe must impress judges beauty precision acrobatics what ever else turns at area picnics family fun fellowship Full directions site rules may writing Fred Hess PO Box 147 Waquoit MA 02536 phone number 617 5481904 have some new frequencies listed FCC printout says may have some problems 7564 Green ville Cranston Black Plain RI Farming ton NH Holyoke MA Trumbull CT 78 Model Aviation vvarren MIXcflCOX just egInnmng nis iUtfl year President Model Aeronautics Association canada died February 15 famous competitor having member canadas RC Aerobatics tuam times also canadas voting delegate FAIs committee International Aero Modeling cIAMI great friend AMA often worked closely USA officers shown leftl shared MAAC booth AMA Executive Director John Worth Hobby 80 trade show last year Toronto Pictured above Tom croft two Glen Sigafoose Memorial Scholarship award winners Unfortunately no photograph available Jill Peck other winner Both students selected receive financial awards $1000 7296 in Hartford Hamden CT 7216 Wallingford CT 7240 Waterbury CT lots Watt mobiles Illinois Colorado Indiana Louisiana Maryland Michigan Minnesota Missouri New York Ohio Oregon Pennsylvania Texas 7232 and 7224 stations using 120 Watts 500 Watts 7208 Alabama Kansas Kentucky Louisiana New Mexico Pennsylvania Texas has 750 Watt 250 Watt mobile 7208 Please note correct address phone numbers ago reversed home calls going business phone unanswered during evenings weekends Home address Route 3 Box 200 Water yule ME 04901 Home phone 207 8734685 Work phone 207 453-9381 Kennebec Valley Model Aviators off running flying writing gaining lots momentum two flying fields plan rotate monthly meetings between three areas around Waterville Augusta ME New Jersey nrk II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11 361 Auoaan Vtce#vaaidmts Pete Bianchini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10706 F rink Dreach 9 Willow Ave. Piscataway NJ 08864 Hank Ukea 46 Cory Or. Tom River NJ 06753 Adam Settler 50 Randi Rd. No A2 Schenectady NY 12309 Walt Throne 206 Windemere Rd Syracuse NY 13219 Second District Thoughts hottest happiest news writing elec tion own John Grigg Presidency AMA Having worked John capacity another during last six years can assure development certainly step right direction heartiest congratulations Johnand course Joan Grigg helpful very worth cause East Coast Nats Last report discussed selects Nats site year re ferred widespread expressions District II dissatisfaction choices location made Nats Executive Planning Committee recent years Well things looking up no cliche intended con nection Executive Council Meeting January 31 broke tradition un dertook major changes personnel Committee example Homer Smith now Chairman hopefully development certain other changes will undoubtedly read about else magazine should provide desired advantages new broom various disappointments past As projected said report formally proposed Executive Council Jan uary 31 meeting East Coast location 1982 Nats ie DOVER AFB Dover DE Located very flat largely agri cultural expanse Delmarva Peninsula its area approximately 6000 acres would accommodate truly combined Nats possibility holding IN DOOR base given fourstory height three large hangars accommodate large C-S Galaxies Air Forces 436th Air Lift Wing As alternative trip great hangars Lakehurst NJ would about same distance Dover DE Willow Grove PA good old days Free Flight Soaring could fully ac commodated space spare barracks base three nearby colleges dormitory facilities Naturally coopera tion Pentagon will required un official sentiment local level quite encouraging course site would AMA District IV neighbor just south same meeting Chuck Foreman VP District IV proposed site Pine Bluff NC Chuck plan work together obtaining two sites 1982 Nats keep good thought SMILE Symposium Synopsis Central New York Model Aircraft Association held its fifth Annual Symposium New York State Fairgrounds Syracuse NY February 7 1981 successful beyond esti mates know because con ducted AMA District II membership meet ing attended 130 members actual potential CNYMAA duly chartered chapter AMA comprising following nine clubs its members Aero Radio Club Syracuse Syracuse Thunderbirds Aero Radio Society Cortland Aero Modelers Society Oswego Val ley Modelers Finger Lakes Radio Control Club Onondaga Model Aircraft Club Midstate Modelers Thousand Isainds Radio Con trol Club Mohawk Valley Radio Control Club symposium ran 9 am 6 pm featured seminars led such prominent modelers Art Schroeder Dave Brown Bob Noll Ed Izzo well showing AMA films large static Scale contest Helicopter flight demonstra tions outdoors provided interesting popular adjunct symposium credit due symposium directors Dave Seif fert Dave Mathewson Walt Throne hardworking volunteers vari ous member clubs can truly proud latest great contribution mod el aviation Joe DAmico deep sorrow report recent untimely death follow ing long illness Joe DAmico Joe lived Brooklyn NY longtime member past President Pennsylvania Ave nue Radio Control Society PARCS specialty recent years RC Scale though long modeling career embraced aspects hobby nationally known contest flier will remembered winning model B-26 Bomber featured together Joe AMA film Marvelous Miniatures Joe will re membered active participant suc cessful effort retain Floyd Bennett Field model flying site after location acquired National Park Service US Department Interior Scale Fidelity important Scale model contest So rules chap portrayed picture shot Syracuse moosium t5 000 temens ujstiit II JdI Contest Board member Rochester NY Bob fellow members Western New York Free Flight Society about hold tenth least Annual Free Flight Meet Pike NY July 11 12 1981 few Free Flight competitions district consider incumbent upon bring attention hardy breed modelers Free Flight chas er will have nine events trophies merchandise third place details contact Dave Evans Evans Street believe PO Box 157 Richburg NY 14774 Ithaca Item proud AMA film library according Peter Hopper films rate return engagement time time Petes group Ithaca Radio Control Society used Marvelous Minia tures Modelings Grand Illusions equal interest second time around double feature showing annual mall show February 7 8 Thanks Peter Thanks GEAR UP AND LOCKED May 1981 79 Youth served symposium dicated above shot AMA Delta Dart building session following picture attests great spectator interest static Scale contest portion symposium Ohio sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District III Vice-President 8534 Huddleston Street Cincinnati Dli 45238 Amociate viam-Preddesite Joe Elben 36980 Valley Forge Dr Solon OH 44139 Francis Fluharty 504 21st St. Vienna WV 26101 Corky Haisman SR 109 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackaon 1025 Walnut St. Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Shalkey 217 Euclid Aw. Scottdale PA 15683 Whew last month has hectic im beginning think born car seat strapped backside have finally resolved AMA election John Grigg new President very slim margin over Earl Witt hope believe Earl will continue active AMA administrative ly has lot offer us just didnt think right man presidency Horrace Cain overwhelmingly won Dist rict VI though supported opponent am particularly displeased outcome Council needs least maverick keep us toes Congratulations both John Horrace well others elected recently saga last month began trip Atlanta first Council meeting 1981 marathon 9 am midnight session resulted lot business being taken care particular interest District Ill has show teams other district far pyrotechnics ban lift ed some guidelines established use Another item interest CD qualification system revision number system requiring three CDs Open members sign form before sending district VP will issue questionnaire applicant questionnaire returned VP will tabulated will VP ward everything AMA Headquarters issuance license Only VPs author ized sign off CD application will honor application sent past three signatures future will require new form available AMA Headquarters three signatures As note have made application recently writing have sent out questionnaires everyone application have received havent received thing lost mail should reapply weekend following Council meet ing up Syracuse NY annual Central New York Symposium held event held New Yorks Dist rict II obviously attracts District Ill members able talk affair excellent facility very well run Hats off guys ran event well worth attending last weekend spent WRAM Show White Plains NY pri mary reason being commer cial exhibitor again able talk bunch members attended show Next weekend its Newark OH least 120 miles away following Monday leave group club meetings Allentown PA Tuesday WednesdayValley Forge PA Thursday fly home can leave Cleveland show Friday As can see its pretty full schedule Id like take opportunity apologize groups have invited attend functions turned down Being AMA VP funat least keep trying con vince myself anyway Again month have unpleasant task informing another loss ranks Warren Hitchcox MAAC President good friend knew him died sud denly heart attack February 15 too young age 57 longtime modeler Warren nearly fixture Canadian World Championship Pattern Teams active administratively sport until end presided over MAAC annual gen eral meeting dinner just hours before ing fatally stricken little white haired guy told relentless stories no longer us mourn loss extend sympathies always active wife Shirley MAAC organization has lost its greatest leader its best friend hope Shirley will remain sport shared Warren years love Shirley Delaware District Celausbia Maryland h Catalina Virginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Amodata Vice-Praddesita Wayne Abernathy 9206 Carandon 3 upper Marlboro MD 20870 Bob Champina 205 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 23806 Howed Crinpin 611 Beechwood Charlottenvllle VA 22901 V Bill Helm, 2000 Tyvola Road Charlotte NC 25210 Scossy Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DC 19909 John Praston 7012 Elvira Court Falls Church VA 22042 Charles Spear 910 Holly Lane Mockoville NC 27028 have just returned January AMA Council meeting Atlanta have good news show teams pyro technics ban has lifted can use some types pyrotechnics Basically main restrictions will clear use purotechnics local authorities obtain local permit Larry Bolich AMA Special Events Director will sending out information guideline package show teams explaining new procedures Just case havent heard John Grigg won election AMA President lanta Council meeting first meeting President change attitude way meeting conducted very pleasant changes past two years honestly believe will see lot good progress come out AMA next two years Inflation has finally hit Nats 1981 Nats will cost little year have raise basic entry fee $3500 Some event fees will also crease few dollars am sure competition types have pay higher entry fees lately local con tests entry fees will help us run bet ter Nats get qualified help entry fees will well spent things will run smoothly latest info new Headquarters building Reston own land now plan start building late 1982 early 1983 meantime have building fund program underway raise money through donations help offset cost project can part AMA Headquarters has pin called Brick Its pin gold colored brick can send $500 AMA C/O Vince Man kowski first area show support new AMA Headquarters building fund sure would like see AMA member District IV wearing bricks wonder its possible have 100% participation district pro gram really would nice see plaque lobby new building reads something like District IV Acad emy Model Aeronautics 100% parti cipation helping build building through donations Think about Speaking District IV chance 1982 Nats may district am looking two possible locations within districtone Delaware North Carolina may calling clubs areas help support develops Whats Happening District IV First State RC Club having AMA Scale Contest June 20th Delaware fly ing field Greensboro Aeromodelers renovating flying field building new spectator parking areas also adding new public ad dress system Winston-Salem RC Club will hold Sec ond Annual Cross Country Rally August 22 23 cross-country race RC aircraft Brainbusters Newsletter Bob Sifleet called Joe Boyle recently said club has arranged use field Bowie again two day contest June 6 7 June 6 will AMA events June 7 FAI events will FAI tri als Galesville June 25 26 Bob rec ommended people look NACA 44071A airfoil FAI power Brainbusters saddened death Harold Crane January 20 1981 will missed friend tough com petitor Mid-Virginia RC Soaring Championships will held Ft Lee June 6 7 will include scale event TMSS Annual Beach Boomer will held 4th July weekend Fentrass Field Charlotte NC RC Club January 24th Charlotte RC Club sponsored indoor RC display local shopping malls efforts Aeromasters Fredericksburg VA Want good idea get local parks recreation people involved model avia 80 Model Aviation tion Read quote newslet ter Modeling Class off good start class RC modeling sponsored Fred ericksburg Department Parks Recrea tion held its first meeting January 19th Seven students have signed up course including two adults understand students will building Fledglings keeping pace model will built sessions Jim Murphy coordinator project will calling some help course member Aeromasters would like observe welcome come may pressed service point after two sessions looks real good should have new batch RCers springy Thats Alabama ida gia inoippi to flice V Sooth Carolina C Tenoesoee DISTRICT REPORT Dill Mathews District V Vice-President 2712 Sw 34th St Apt 8 Gainesville FL 32608 Ausciane Vtce-Pruadusts John Gorday 115 Bayberry Lane Jackson MS 39212 Richard Jackson 108 Thornlec Charleston Heights sc 29405 Arthur Jonnson 932 Banyan Deltay Beech FL 33444 Phillip McDowell 6821 Rolling Fork Dr Nashville TN 37206 loseph Micalizzi SR 00666 Boo 1532 Faiardo PR 00648 Ed Moormen 70 Fifth St Shaliwar FL 32579 Harry Sheram P0 Box 4506 Birmingham AL 35206 Tom Thacker 2390 C Lawrenceville Hwy Decatur GA 30033 Executive Council meeting Atlanta gave opportunity visit repre sentatives several Atlanta clubs also learned Tom Thacker would able continue AVP back old job will discussing Atlanta clubs possibility forming AMA charter organization clubs improve com munications among clubs coordi nate activities South Carolina Radio Aircraft Model ers SCRAM also considering AMA char tered chapter status way SCRAM newsletter now edited Glenn Char lene Fields both very active promoting modeling throughout district Other husband wife newsletter editor teams include Jim Cynthia Baker KCRC Barnstormer Knox County TN Art Charlotte Johnson Gold Coast Flyer Flori da Like other editors have probably experienced newsletter editors dilemma hit two keys typewriter wrong will hit paper subject newsletter editors law Errors will go undetected until after publi cation Quotes Glowplug4 ap preciation good work newsletter tors will again award Top Flight Newsletter awards honorable mentions year want newsletter considered make sure sent regularly Several clubs district having fly ing site problems Fortunately can now turn Geoffrey Styles AMA Headquarters assistance has working sev eral clubs specific problems seems having fair degree success alas cant solve problems have copy new flying site film 14 minutes long clubs need clubs having flying site problems Im having mail problems mid-February received nine pounds mail postmarked November December Most ad dressed properly dont know what problem Oddly enough someone mailed copy Modellistica magazine Firenze Italy February 12 arrived February 16 Its very interesting thought Italian enough drawings pictures give good idea scope modeling Italy Puerto Rico comes picture Freddie Samboline Southern RC Mod elers Delta wing plane Members West Orange Sunfliers found themselves movies lately Cinematography Club Orlando showed up flying field asked could film some action shots film turned out very exciting movie makers decided make documentary clubs activities Check local filmmakers club Tom Mavracic Palm Beach Aero nauts wasnt crashing enough planes opted simulated encounter haz ardous obstacle other words taking Contendor down ceiling managed stick ceiling fan Theres always new way crash plane weather getting pretty again models coming out spring flying Down Florida its mostly spring winter picture below taken mid-winternote short sleeves few columns back ran picture caption explaining couldnt read note came picture author note member Lake Aircraft Radio Kontrol Society won Certificate Award Penmanship club clubs hangar flier got plaque set wheel chocks others club also re membered accomplishments past year May landings safe ones Illienin Indiana Kentucky Misoosri VI DISTRICT REPORT Horrace Cain District VI Vice-President 525 Weidner Road Buffalo Grove IL 6011913 Amaata VicePruidmsta Frank Hughes 401 5 Birch Flactsburg MO 64477 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Glenn Lee 819 Mandrake Batavia IL 60510 Helen Olsen 820 Old Bonhomme university City MO 63132 Jim Sears P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Bill Zimmer Box 72 Verne IL 61375 Thank thank vote con fidence both exhilarating humbling will try measure up worthy support please dont hesitate forward criticisms Dont shy about speaking up no uncertain terms dont like something same token Ill try receptive ideas care pass AMA Im designated spokesman Now some modelers speak up get published Ken Kern Bedford IN Bill Zimmer Varna IL have found guilty conveying considerable information concerning modeling AMA sen tence serve indefinite terms Associate Vire-Presdentn Molding nts neautirul red wfllte blue Cutlass Mr William K Ken Kern District VI AVP Ken now leans RC Fun Flies Soaring Scale has also volved CL FF modeling started rubber kits pre-teens Besides membership Hoosier Hills RC Club Ken belongs Experimental Aircraft Association National Waco Club also ham K9BEH As private pilot Ken airport manager nearly eight years Ken now sociated Naval Weapons Support Center As electronic technician Ken does lot work testing kinds batteries including computer testing Ni-Cads Will bring ole Ken some new friends some offers magazine editors Bill Zimmer Varna IL CL modeler mostly CL Stunt hope have him very soon Would Chuck Delano Bob Underwood please accept sincere gratitude tireless efforts AVPs last two years AMA members benefit dedica tion Thanks guys May 1981 81 4 Freddie has some expert help dont know thB young mans name Freddie some managed ding thB Delta Uflarles Vachon I-lying Uators GainBaville getting ready bomb drop somber note may ex press sympathies memoriam Ray Donovan 54 Rock Valley RC Flyers heart attack Paul Suwalski 30 Blue Max RC Wheeling IL cancer Both AMA members dedicated promoting model aviation will missed never gotten Calendar May 2-3 Rockford IL Rockvalley RC Cherryvale Model Fair May 16-17 Terre Haute IN RC Club Honey Creek Mall Show May 23-24 Ft Wayne IN Flying Circuits Soaring meet May 24 Palatine IL Harper College TreeTown Modelaires CL meet May 31 Pekin IL RCOpen Fun Fly Help Wanted Fox Valley Aero Club St Charles IL needs donations model air plane equipment new used St Charles Boys Home Call Roger Brint 815 758-3068 Tn-Valley RC South Bend IN has impressive schedule top dawg racing season International Miniature Aircraft Asso ciation now has charter Illinois IMAA chapter No 11 Giant Aircraft Specialists GAS spearheaded Gene Sauter Arling ton Heights IL GAS likes both Scale non-Scale lean towards sport fly-ins competition Gene B-26 marauder pilot over Europe WW II can contacted 312 255-0560 Gene also member Northwest RC Club well over 100 District VI clubs have mentioned column place make presence known nearby AMA members might get new member get RCer fly instead over hill mile away Mr Wheeley genius making not-so-good pictures look nice column Sopass along picture some wordsno charge 100% discount SOAPBOX AMA growing proj ects require employees employees contemporary Washington DC wages better require money can antici pate significant increase contribu tion next year next Executive Council meeting April 4th 5th 5th planned con sideration Bylaws changes big idea circulation revise AMAs corporate structure like business corporation directors vice-pres idents would appoint corporate offi cers bottom line concept someone wants very much remove right vote national officers can done laws changes must voted Lead er Members Contest Directors officers etc certain self-servers seeking power will bombard rhetoric about advantages such organization Im sure can see through smog STILL PROCEED WITH CAUTION Modeling arta form self-ex pression right vote form selfexpression free people promise Leader Member will never agree plan will way compromise right selectthrough own self-expres sionour national AMA officers Dont hesi tate ask other Leader Members about consideration such promise Heyspring Lets go fly Iowa Mchigae esota VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen District VII Vice-President P 0 ten 1104 tirminqham MI 48t1 2 Aggoaste VicaPrmidau James clark 4444 Woodvew Dr. NE Cdr Raoids IA 52401 Tony Italiano 1655 Revere Brookfield WI 53005 John C Lorbiecki 5847 N 67th St. Milwaukee WI 53218 Robert 0 Lundberg 4928 Tio St. Duluth MN 55804 William Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Tr. St Joaelh Ml 49085 Al Sodmore 5013 Dorsest Dr. Madison WI 53711 Ron Seam 1325 Roslyn Pontiac Ml 48064 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombrdy lane Crystai MN 55428 Duluth MN Duluth Ra dio Control Club flying ice St Louis Bay 100 200 F temperatures turnout during summer months come pictures Double Eagle Dale Carter Arnold Profitt Roy Macie jeski built Webra 61 RE pulls straight up Weighs 9 lbs 12 oz 8 lbs 14 oz club fence about coming AMA chartered News Pontiac Miniature Aircraft Club Annual Awards Most Improved Junior Robert Plater Jr Most Improved Senior Kevin Waara Most Improved Open John Newbigging Contest King Roy Pinner Mem ber Year Dave McDonald have three bullet holes powder burns attending annual meeting Association Midwestern Radi9 Control Clubs comprised about 30 clubs Michi gan Ohio Ontario 39 members present representing 20 clubs discussed contest coordinating re-districting AMA matters general Contest Coordinating central issue present through personal effort Dave Brown part Pattern event dates District III VII have re-negotiated looks like no conflicts remain schedule will finalized respective Contest Coordi nators usual procedure consider Band-Aid intend address contest coordinating question larger per spectiveareas activity/event interestwith re-study classification B-A-AA etc long range question may may related re-districting still strong feeling re-district ing although show hands meeting showed less majority message got AMA districts poorly con ceived relation areas activity geo graphical features such Lake Michigan population centers factors bear representation Executive Council Con testCoordinatingand commu nication district will task pick up some work done earlier Wayne Yeager Roy Pinner others bring subject Executive Council de velopment resolution have appointed Tony Italiano new post have called Assistant VicePresident John Griggs agreement pend ing Executive Council approval Tonys assignment will consolidate efforts AVPs District VII West First order business set up District meetings before flying season starts John Griggs con cept assistant vice-president could replacement event mid-term VP vacancy have new Contest Coordinator FF CL East Paul Smith replaces Debby lmhoff has moved off Houston thanks Debby good luck Paul Paul M Smith 11112 Dill Drive Sterling Heights Ml 48077 Possible transmitter interference locations Minnesota Isabella Eveleth Minneapolis Floodwood St James White Bear Lake Grand Marais Russell Ely Silver Bay Wisconsin Roseville Iowa Johnson Michigan Warren Ecorse Monroe Adjacent District VII Illinois East Alton Rockford Sauget De catur Indiana Evansville Portland Indianapolis Nebraska ONeill Auburn Ohio Warren Kansas City Middletown Youngstown Cleveland Canton Findlay detail write Pete Waters Kraft Midwest 7420 Seven Mile Road Northville Ml 48167 Arhansas Lsnisaea 0 New Mexict C Oklahoma C Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Ted White District VIII Vice-President 1109 Greendale Bedford TX 76021 Aociata vicPredenu Sud Friedl 5512 Southmood Little Rock AR 72205 William Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleasanton TX 78064 Dan Parsons 11809 Fulmer NC Albueuerque NM 87111 Ed Perez 1102 W Tarrant Rd. Grand Prairie TX 75050 Al Rabe 1904 Valley Oak Ct Irving TX 75081 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Bartlenville OK 74003 Cd Shearer 3416 David Metairie LA 70003 just got back first Council meet ing VP Quite experience time read will time next minutes will published no need go what happened hobby trade show Atlanta biggest have ever seen Mostly crafts too much type hobby still very interest ing Never saw miniature doll houses place 82 Model Aviation next Council meeting takes place April 4-5 Washington DC better worse daughters wedding April 4 Ill have send AVP represent District VIII Bylaws say can everything vote Im going try get April 5 relatives etc swarming house will difficult get away Ill have play ear Ive answering lot questions talking lot people about new frequency proposal Most people didnt un derstand 50 new frequencies will shared industrysame have now didnt undersantd radios will illegal 10 years discussing club meeting other night brought up tried couldnt have worse deal 1 50 new frequencies shared 2 Narrow band20 KHz have trouble now adjacent frequencies 80 KHz apart etc 3 Radios become illegal 10 years 4 expensive equipment etc etc urge read proposal study Show friends Get some opinions electronics experts would like some feedback would seem around 70 80% members AMA flying RC should get better deal 10 clear channel frequencies would better 100 shared ones answer got asked AMA about dont like come up something better answer job pay dues AMA hAs about two million dollar year budget seems would money well spent hire lawyers lobbyists etc get us least 10 clear channel frequencies cant fly three four time anyway clincher isas pointed out Buddy Irwin Scale Contest Board memberthat fly frequencies knowing shared possibilities being shot down exist good lawyer could show negligent therefore liable damage injuries caused models urge again read study pro posal let know what think tolarads as aska No IXWysmin DISTRICT REPORT Travis UsSinnis District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Aaaaclet VieePmidente Charles Brannon 2220 Mariposa Bld. Ceopar WY 82601 Cd Ccx 8209 Linden Prairie Village KS 66208 Dick Crowlay 16413 6 Stanford P1 Aurora CO 80015 Glen Lau 3701 5 44th St Lincoln NE 68606 Tim Mattarn 429 Dogwood Grefton NO 88237 Jim Ricketts 5183 Cloudas Sioux Falls 50 871 03 Lets open month congratula tions Horrace Cain District VI VP John Grigg new AMA President two men well deserved winners recent run-off election path ser vice spots within AMA sought after strong candidates anyone wants serve some 80000 people has got have heart job Its no easy task know people looking forward great things election behind us now Executive Council meeting last month covered about 50 agenda items Coun cil worked diligently atmosphere cooperation business-like dispatch Look specifics elsewhere next issue Model via tion will soon hearing about fund rais ing task financing new Headquar ters building needed facility light esca lating rent costs experienced recently expected future Forward good money raising ideas Vince Mankowski Headquarters alert some ideas him hear gold bricks lapel will soon what well dressed AMA member will want wear details later Congratulations also due Rocky Mountain Soaring Association RMSA re ceiving AMA Award Excellence welldeserved award super group sports men Denver area boast members other states believe have some memberships other countries Good work RMSA Last month introduced new associate vice-presidents month Id like know about Glen Lau Lincoln NE Glen married has three children girl two boys native Nebraskan physician private family practice holds several professional board positions related profession should give him good background assisting AMA business Glen gives modeling experiences follows began modeling early 40s usual stick tissue models pro gressed U-control late 40s SOs took time out modeling during time Marines medical school began interest Radio Control 1962 has remained prime interest occasional sortie Peanut Scale group Ive participated local Pattern contests RC am now interested RC Scale Ive participated Nats competition Pre cision Scale have Contest Director eight years Ive President Lincoln Sky Knights have man power director fot AMA Nats 1979 Lincoln am looking forward helping way can district should know Lincoln Sky Knights inter ested hosting another Nats future Welcome aboard Glen Next month some information AVP Dick Crowley Keep newsletters coming folks read interest news letter editors deserve special thanks great job Ive appointed serve AMA Scholarship Study Committee think looking increasing amount spent scholarships future have ideas input regarding scholarship program let know input better deci sions can made Its money Id like some suggestions scholar ship program should administered structured presently spend about $2000 per year last year scholarships applied nineteen young peoplethe largest number ever apply scholarship funds Four young people awarded funds according placed$1000 first $500 second $250 third fourth organization puts much emphasis edu cation encourages scholarship appears need update some thinking amounts awarded Comments please Arinsca lornia ii C Nwalla Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 2501 Armour Lane Rodoods Beach CA 90278 Amaate Vlee#madents Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lana Walnut Caek CA 84698 Alex Chisolm 1100 West Shaw Preono CA 93711 Lonnie Kroeber 2401 Zafro Cu. Lao Vegin NV 89102 John Pond 4289 Syoko Circle San Jose CA 95136 Bol Reynolds 8 Box 51 Tucson AZ 88710 Betty 5eam 3723 Snowden Ase Long Beach CA 90808 aith Whitney 14468 Jupiter Dr. Salt Lake City IJT 84117 AMAs 1980 election over Its will long remembered think something really good came out affair Consider member always says has no voice AMA affairs has proven wrong fact run-off re quired Nominating Committee formed AMA vicepresidents decided two incumbents wanted Council longer reasons varied prob ably wouldnt agree reasons keeping Nevertheless making effort write name rather scrawling X overrode system proved AMA Executive Council sacrosanct inviolate unpenetrable body has bandied about write ins Horrace Cain has returned CounciL other Earl Witt missed narrow margin 400 votes out roughly 20000 lose did after putting up violent fight reiterate believe membership large has shown AMAs leaders untouchablean expensive good lesson AMA business bigger better things am going attempt put stop name calling finger point ing has going little contro versy good can overdone feel has Along lines John Worth has given space magazine write articles under name Bear mind views expressed may general consensus AMA Executive Council 15 However dont think John would ever express view majority felt wasnt made couple long trips since last report dropping club meetings first trip San Diego visit San Diego Wingmasters Inc invited down club President Bob Cook Bob dinner prior meeting great meal enjoyed some good conversa tion during club very dynamic bunch have colorful jackets very distinctive club patch During meeting met fellow Californian name Tommy Thomp son born couple miles now live used fly Free Flight out old Western Rosecrans field should give clue long hes May 1981 83 flying models showed club film Modelings Grand Illusions thor oughly enjoyed alL next night went north fair piece visit Conejo Radio Controlled Modelers group located town Thou sand Oaks headed up President Art Addington invited after ef forts arrange meet several pre-meeting dinner came down flu day meeting spent day evening sick bed met Vince Liguori clubs Contest Director Obie Dotson Treasurer George Arra editor newsletter enjoyed excellent meal together prior meeting rued fact poor Art out commission Through efforts Vince club has unique meeting rooms Ive yet visited conference room major hospitaL enter through main entrance place too room filled overflowing members family members see movie Modelings Grand Illusions know werent hear see mel certainly enjoyed movie heard kinds good comments packing up leave next trip little longerlike Atlanta winter Council meeting re ceived good news long awaited AMA film help clubs obtain flying sites now available As matter fact have copy possession use tailored show recalcitrant landowner want use property will have him knees tears begging take land Well maybe its message isnt strong good start construction AMAs new Headquarters building has delayed March 1982 order allow us time raise some additional funds through fund drive time comes donate please intend give generously Its tax deductible too proposal before FCC may held up due change leaders Washington hope its beyond control mentioned 1982 Nats could Dover Air Force Base Delaware possibility being investigated Nats Committee passing interest fact Head quarters running out numbers put AMA licenses Number 99999 will soon reached go Well probably put letter front go four digitsAl 000 example Ah progress next Council meeting will two days Washington DC 4th 5th April day will devoted overhauling Bylaws Please write desires area way have ever thought about inviting AVPs club meet ing theres lives nearby give try dont have travel budget please dont expect cross state attend represent AMA privy AMA matters Im always ready willing try get club meeting Drop line well work something out youre putting mall show can send tabletop display booth highlight show THERMALS Alaska o 0 Monea on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District XI Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 AinOd vu Al CuIr 1607 S von Elm Poatello ID 83201 Simon Dreege 1 Boo 48 Broedview MT 59016 Ed MoCollough 53 SE 61 Portland OR 97215 Bruce Naleon 807 C vckiburg St. Sookane WA 99208 Orlando Oly Recjo 26806 Dover Ct. Kent WA 98031 Don Zipoy 21415 NB Main St. Redmond WA 98052 great pleasure announce some new officers District Xl district meeting held RAMS Symposium have met both introduction needs made rest district First fill position Jim Mccarty accepted Contest Coordinator job RC Jim ran RC scheduling meeting RAMS show shows will great job us Jim can reached 18958 Marine View Drive Seattle WA 98166 should send contest sanction forms him beginning now Jim RCer flew fight ers few years ago still dabbles person carrying type aircraft second fill much needed position Bruce Nelson Spokane Bruce has agreed fill Associate Vice-President vacancy inland empire address 807 E Vicksburg Spokane WA 99208 Bruce familiar face RC functions since manager Barons Show Team gets around Both gentlemen deserve pat back clasp hand along other AMA officers district give time pay can enjoy hobby/sport Ed McCollough AVP Oregon sent following report information Thanks Ed good weather us manage fly year will building antici pation coming contest year mind its time remind events will coming up can get planes ready because turns out some con tests will slightly different year first contest point towards will Benton County RC Modelers EXPO held Benton County fairgrounds just south Corvallis OR April 11 12 two day meet features static judging number categories including Scale non-Scale types usually swap shop operating bring no longer needed items will have District Xl meeting Saturday prob ably late afternoon would like see get input Sunday brings fun fly Adair Field great prizes supplied winners Later April either 19th 26th Sky Knights Portland will have Mudhole 81 else mudhole just south Wilsonville OR first sea plane meet new season get floats come some fun Last year weather great unlike years no rain no wind Although Oregon function re member Zillah coming up May 5t Helens will cooperate usually very well run attended meet Last year four us flew Zillah second day contest 18th May taxiing main runway heard excited voice say N - am over Scapoose St Helens blowing looked north sure enough whole top moun tain lifting off lifted off flew towards mountain guarantee have never seen anything match awesome sight laid out front us chased passed cloud Zillah ground long enough warn group say hello few old friends back plane off Port land could have stayed longer would have grounded possibly months because dust Also report printed RIC Modeler should really have listed fiction since liberties actual happenings taken After Mudhole 81 next meet will third annual Barnstormers Scale Biplane meet Sometime June towards end month 20th 27th meet will take place Delta Park year has change rules Scale air planes will flown two parts Scale Barnstorming will merged overall category Look flyers write Steve Tischler C/O will forward letter Fourth July weekend signals Northwest Miniature Seaplane contest known Haystack 81 Haystack reservoir about 15 miles out Madras OR Last year good weather came back beautiful contest works con test change rules will tried provisional basis first time bonus will awarded planes Scale appearance Scale higher bonus forewarned get bird look like real airplane Sky Knights go out make great contest hope see flying us weekend fun fly wade off Scale last weekend July will bring Flightmasters Klamath Falls OR Fun Fly Unfortunately wasnt able get last year because 5t Helens rescheduled Barn stormers contest same date July everything Ive heard indicates excel lent get-together fun goes well hope get years contest just watch August activity seems annual Lake Tapps meet run Mt Ranier RC group last year six Sky Knights went took second fourth fifth seventh ninth places Out modesty wont tell other Sky Knight placed least wasnt last very re laxing very well run meet look forward years version September brings two excellent contests close season year will same day can get both First will Vancouver Lake contest sponsored Sky Knights will floatplane contest includes fun fly events wade off Scale So far weather has fantastic contest lake shallow can walk across get plane need con test will take place 20th September weekend following 27th brings Dis fun fly Corvallis OR have attended tell well attended enjoyable contest well worth attending Since will no conflict year plan attend hope will too 84 Model Aviation JUNIO FLIGHT / ED WHITTEN 176 Wall St Sta New York NY 10005 Bostonians Fly High nice things about non-AMA unofficial events locality can fly event appeals modelers area Such case BOS TONIAN Indoor Event scale-like mod els moment know least four different styles iams Co Ltfl photo Everyone appears accept 16 span 14 QAL VA x 2 x 3 minimum fuselage box 6 maximum prop rules varia tions come minimum weight double single surface requirement charisma factor percentage Most fliers seem want crease charisma possible 10% require double surfaced covering greatest divergency opinion comes minimum weight whether flies scale-like models appreciation dura tion appearance suggestion flies em like likes em Florida MIAMA group using old 7 gram double singel surface optional 10% charisma rules Doc Martin however has modified 10 gram minimum 20% charisma Junes VI-NART West Baden IN New York City big contest February 22nd Columbia University used 1981 rules retained 7 gram minimum required double covered sur faces used 20% maximum charisma fac tor 7 gram minimum satisfied en durance fliers 10 grams would have liking scale buffs Out San Diego super-scale mod elers use old rules whop ping 14 gram minimum popular So own fact remains semi-scale indoor model event very popular New York imagination runs wild unusual plan forms San Diego popular adopt man-carrying airplane design details lettering Bostonian require ments fact Walt Mooney has drawn up plans number Bostonians modified full-size designs has given appropriate Bean Town names like Back Bay Bellanka Revere Speedster Chelsea Cardi nal Giving model real jazzy name very important element event seems type model event manufacturer could produce kit beginner could build fly Sure expert will win always does outdoor P-30 Em bryo place beginner young old can start have fun doing information history Bostonian event rules send Ed Whitten 15c stamp cover return postage AMA Indoor Postal Yep getting near showdown time Annual Indoor AMA Postal Contest Keep flying just sure send times other information Ed Whitten end April Eagle Talk last issue discussed names parts nomenclature airplane pointed out basic similarities between man-carrying free flight model airplanes Now want tell about things properties cannot seen Yes invisible just important wings stabilizers four four forces flight want talk about first can called good guys bad guys suppose wear appropriate hats two good guys THRUST LIFT two bad guys DRAG WEIGHT Its tug-of-war THRUST DRAG opposing other LIFT strug gling against WEIGHT model has four properties THRUST LIFT overcome DRAG WEIGHT model will move forward climbing flight Lets take good look diagram see just whats going 7Wegr R4q AVNT $ See THRUST trying its best pull airplane forward LIFT trying keep up air good guys give cheer YEAH right DRAG trying fiendish best hold back model WEIGHT trying pull downthe bad guysHISSSS --again. .HISSSS thats what flying about rather beginning what about next step see what makes up THRUST LIFT can help makes up DRAG WEIGHT can eliminate Now LIFT does over come WEIGHT perhaps because enough THRUST perhaps too much WEIGHT model launch will settle down long powered glide So lets see what can done help out THRUSTThis comes power rubber motor through means propeller loop 1/8th rubber doesnt job maybe two loops will. THRUST through increased power THRUST however can also increased using effi cient propeller best diameter best angle pitch blades air plane smooth well lubricated bear ing fact right rubber/propeller com bination probably just important rest model LIFTThats what wing course surface AMA Cub flat gains its lift kiting action air hitting underside surface efficient wing cambered curved efficient curve - airfoil - lift An airfoil obtains lift reducing air pressure upper surface plus kit ing action DRAGWe cant away completely bad guy doggone itwish could can reduce him minimum Good building practices important best weapon sandpaper An balsa body example covered whole forest tiny fiber hairs just eager clutch airand Sand off WEIGHTAnd course cant get rid bad guy either Outdoor models must strong enough withstand wind rough handling being blown along ground no need load down anything unnecessary Indoor models made just lightly possible strong enough withstand flight loads order fly slower less power Well thats beginningthe four forces flight inherent airplanes large small Some help some hinder course much will get now start thinking models terms improve building habits help good guys know start wondering model flies well thats will really start enjoy model airplanes next session will consider three conventional axes remember As wing bent flies plane See next month SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT May 1981 85
Edition: Model Aviation - 1981/05
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r Synopsis ot January 31 Council Meeting AMAs board ofdirectors Executive Coun cii met Atlanta GA took following actionsa detailed report will pub lished after Executive Council reviews approves official minutes meeting 1 Run-off Election John Grigg Presi dent Horrace Cain District VI VicePresident noted winners AMAs accounting firm re sponsible receiving counting bal lots 2 1981 Budget deficit budget ap proved noted continuance operations under budget would probably require dues increase following year existing services maintained 3 Executive Director Contract new contract approved next two years replacing effect since 1964 4 Membership Lists new basis mak ing membership lists available promotion model aviation activities com mercial purposes reviewed accepted 5 Youth Proposal concept AMAs founders Charles H Grant renew ing youth participation AMA programs emphasis scientific considerations reviewed possible future implementa tion 6 Pyrotechnics Ban Guidelines under AMA air show teams could permit ted safely operate pyrotechnics re viewed approved 7 AMA Blazers Purchase jackets AMA employee representatives wear public functions approvedAMA pay half employees pay half also available officers AMA subsidy 8 MAAC Magazine Sale AMAs maga zine Canadian aeromodeling association members reduced subscription rate $16 approved 9 NAA Magazine approved pro vide AMA magazine Executive Committee Board Directors AMAs parent organization National Aeronautic Association 10 Member Expulsion assistance AMAs legal counsel approved seek return AMA property preliminary con sidering revocation AMA membership privileges former air show team member 11 Nats 1-10 Personnel agreed cost additional HQ personnel brought Nats general AMA PR purposes should charged Nats operation 12 1980 Nats Planning left Nats Executive Committee decide expansion RC Soaring competition satisfaction Helicopter Soaring Inter ests 13 Nats Committee Homer Smith VP District Xl appointed new Nation als Executive Committee Chairman Smith Foreman VP District IV develop Standard Operating Procedure document Nats operations Nats Committee struc ture functions 14 Nats Communications purchase up $5000 approved upgrade Nats electronic communications equipment 15 Nats Entry lees An increase 1981 fees approved help prevent deficit Nats operations See Competition News else issue Model Aviation de tails 161982 Nats Sites Possibilitiesfor Dover DE Pine Bluff NC reviewed ap proved further study 17 Bylaws Committee John Byrne VP District II approved added basic committee consisting President Executive Director Bill Mathews VP-V Homer Smith VP-XI Micheline Madison AMA HQ 18 Chapter Achievement Establishment new award AMA chapters associa tions chartered clubs approved first go Central New York Model Aircraft Association 19 Homeowners Insurance Executive Director requested research legality publishing list companies will cover model aircraft activities 20 CD Phone Numbers AMA HQ re vise sanction form obt&m authori zation publish CD phone numbers AMA Contest Calendar 21 Officer Columns approved Executive Director have column magazine equivalent VPs approved Secretary/Treasurer column should less AMA Presi dents column 22 Alaska Mini-Nats three day 1981 Mini-Nats Anchorage AMA provide 15 free trophies approved 23 CD Qualification Effective March 15 previous requirements endorsement new Contest Director applications ap proved reinstated although also approved VP could approve en dorsements either way however use current questionnaire still required 24 Safety Committee new committee approved authority recom mend suspending Contest Director rating contest sanction extreme safety hazard situations 25 1981 Nomination Procedures procedures used 1980 election approved use again 1981 Note laws Committee consider changes future meanwhile current bylaws deadlines provide time 1981 implementation 26 AMA Numbers Due being enough five digit numbers available contin ue reserving unrenewed numbers previous holders approved begin reissuing such numbers effective March 31 meanwhile conversion alpha-numeric system approved minimize avoid need reissue numbers have normally reserved 27 Distinguished Service such award approved announcement re cipient delayed until presentation made 28 Next Meeting April 4-5 1981 Washington DC area 5th will pri m arily reviewing bylaws revision proposals AMA Scholarship Winners- -1980 Names 1980 AMA Scholarship winners have announced Scholar ship Committee Out 19 names submitted four selected Paul Munana $1000 Peter Campo $500 Theodore Tavares $250 Thomas Haar $250 total $2000 being awarded fund Top choice Paul Munana Santa Bar bara CA winner $1000 AMA Scholarship Fund will use award help finance education University California Santa Barbara major ing Mechanical Engineering 395 average placed him seventh out 546 students high school Paul entered uni versity first-rate academic credentials holding onto scholastic level Paul found time participate such high school activities Election Committee Key Club Math Club Finance Publicity Committees also achieved Honor Roll three years awarded Santa Barbara School District Top Achieve ment Honor 1979 model aviation side Paul free flighter travel up 130 miles 72 Model Aviation AMA HQ including reports AMA President Secretary-Treasurer Executive Director Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 home Taft could fly top modeling prize came May 1980 Taft won Ode Randall Memorial Trophy placing first Senior new AMA record time 51 minutes 29 seconds Previous Paul won tro phies 1979 Nats held Riverside CA four seven events entered past three years Paul has entered contests wide variety classes always keen competitor times going home trophies Paul stated application involvement model aviation has enthusiastically supported parents has resulted much happiness satis faction family Paul founding member Santa Barbara Indoor Aeromodelers Club served executive member Presently belongs Society Antique Modelers National Free Flight Society holding down parttime job help pay college tuition Paul still finds time fly well play soccer volleyball some weightlifting says model building fly ing have taught him perseverance patience self-confidence competitive spirit qualities will keep life second place scholarship amount $500 went Peter Campo Houston TX Graduating Clear Lake High School top 5% grade average 4259 45 possible Peter built up enviable rec ord member National Honor Society four years member Junior En gineering Tech nical Society winning All-State Honors Letters still making time prepare winning exhibit 1980 Hous ton Science Engineering Fair 1979 Peter won special award American stitute Aeronautics Astronautics projectA Practical Model Engine Dyna mometerwhich gained him third place Fair interest scientific projects demonstrated 1977 won second place Certificate Merit Tex Society Medical Technology exhibit Enzyme Action world model aviation Peter has entered contests built planes people twice age likes fly Slow Combat Fast Combat Sailpianes radio controlled Pylon Racers well taking part area fun flies built own design Control Line Endurance ship five 1AA original design models two original Fast Combat planes constructing other planes designed others Club mem berships include Manned Spacecraft Center Radio Control Club Clear Lake Linewinders Club Houston Area Pylon Racing Association found ing member goal pursuing higher education become chemical engineer hopes Masters Degree working will enable him help solve some future energy problems country world Rice University fortunate have such versatile alumnus May 1980 graduate Falmouth High School Theodore S Sean Tavares young man parent would proud have family Based six semesters placed first decile class 400 grade average Sean inducted National Honor Society 11th grade made Vice-President 12th grade 1979 third place three-way tie annual High School Math Examination 1980 topped group winning first place Other activities included Latin Club Math Club during four grades high school Sean has special interest World War aviation member Society WWI Historians As special project built Fokker DR-i based plans obtained Smithsonian National Air Space Museum took fifth place Scale Rheinbeck NY 1979 numerous con tests behind him Sean worked Ex perimental Aircraft Association Chapter Falmouth narrate coordinate radio controlled model flying show 1978 went assist Otis Air Base Open House same year past three years has built seven RC models other endeavors active church has volunteer worker town select men campaigns served volun teer driver Nursing Association finance university education pay modeling activities Sean worked supermarket cut grass neighbors late 1979 joined staff Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute will attending Massachusetts Insti tute Technology will pursue career engineering modeling has learned patience required design develop project hopes will able make positive contribution field aerospace fourth place 1980 awarded Thomas Haar Ventura CA graduated Ventura High School June 1980 Tom entered University Southern California September 1980 will work degree Aeronautical Engineering has interesting achievements continued page 78 May 1981 73 1981 Scholarship Program program will continue same recent years easy get involved know young per son might interested quali fiedwho perhaps doesnt receive publicationtell him/her about first step applicant very simple write AMA HQ 815 Fifteenth St. N W Washington DC 20005 request scholarship application eligible current AMA member must 1 have flown model AMA sanctioned competition 1980 1981 prior submitting application 2 high school graduate 1980 1981 Appli cations must completed returned AMA HQby May 311981 Pictured AMA Scholarship Win ners Above LR Paul Munana awarded 1st prize $1000 Peter Campo $500 award winner left Sean Tavares $250 Also winning $250 Tom Haar shown below National Car Rental Discount Now 30% National Car Rental has adv sed effec tive immediately increasing car rental discount available AMA members 30% off regular time mileage rates US under conditions outlined existing agreement AMA will necessary replace previous National Car Rental identification cards stickers issued members reflect increase Members need identify themselves pres ently being done National Car Rental will automatically offer 30% discount applicable Member pays gas used However members will receive new cards part 1981 membership pack ets Incidentally AMA members totalled over $50000 car rentals during 1979-80 Deticft Budget Approved 81 dues increase 1982 probable due inflation has drastically increased cost AMA operations contrast fact 1979 1980 produced sur pluses budget 1981 projects loss item especially reflects problem office rent will cost about $60000 year compared about $32000 last yearl AMAs previous five year lease based cost about $6 per square foot expired end February 1981 two year renewal lease signed double previous rate Washington rates much higher 15 20 dollars per square foot price range tremendous escalation prompted AMA Executive Council 1980 invest surplus previous years operations piece property upon build per manent home expected building built over next two years will ready occupancy AMAs current lease expires end February 1983 meantime Executive Council approving 1981 deficit budget has opted continue offering full nor mal membership services recent years though means going red over come deficit anticipated dues increase will necessary 1982 unless continued increases membership growth and/or reduction rate inflation makes possible avoid increase 1981 budget projects substantial membership increase about 5% about 77000 members about 81000 will enough offset projected ex penses being affected infla tion rate over twice great So dues crease seems inevitable point However amount increase may minimal perhaps dollar two Council decides basis smaller increases needed rather less frequent major creases past usual plan creases about five years apart since last big jump 1979 talk has heard about making adjustments sooner smaller increments initial decision time will come next Council meeting April 4 time complete financial report 1980 will available well preliminary results trends 1981 Council could fore make basic dues decision chance further review adjustment necessary next Council meeting August John Worth February 10 1981 MinutesExecutive Council Meeting November 15 1980 following n attendance Presi dent Earl Witt Chambersburg PA Secretary Treasurer Jim McNeill Birmingham AL Ex ecutive Director John Worth Fairfax VA District VP Cliff Piper absentappoint ed proxy John Grigg Vice-President Dis trict II John Grigg Lockport NY VP-Ill Dave Brown Cincinnati OH VP-IV Chuck Foreman Mechanicsville VA VP-V Bill Mathews Birmingham AL VP-VI Horrace Cain absenthis appointed proxy Dave Peltz Chatsworth CA VP-VII Hardy Brodersen Birmingham Ml VP-VIII John Embry Sulphur LA VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada CO VP-X Jim Scarborough Redon Beach CA VP-XI Homer Smith Seattle WA Executive Director NAA Ev Langworthy Present AMA Executive Staff Vince Mankowski Assistant Executive Director Carl Wheeley Publisher/Editor Model v/a t/on Gisele Jackson Comptroller Frank Ehling Technical Director Micheline Madison FAI/Contest Boards Director Geoff Styles Flying Site Representative Carol Merfeld Membership Department Supervisor Carl Ma roney Special Services Director Joyce Hager Executive Secretary Guests Howard Crispin USPJA President Tom Vallee John Preston Safety Advisor Mrs Worth Mrs Mankowski Mrs Styles Penny Witt regular meeting Academy Model Aeronautics Executive Council brought order 900 am Presi dent chaired meeting Before taking up agenda re affirmed previous Council action proxy voting would allowed accord ance DC Law pertaining non-profit associations I APPROVAL OF AUGUST 9 1980 COUN CIL MINUTE& general consensus minutes ap proved II SECRETARY/TREASURERS REPORT Mr McNeill advised thefollowing items A Signature Budget Presentations January 1981 budget presented Council subsequent presentations S/T signature will appear B The Flying Site Representatives G Stylesl performance date praised its excellence C A review PAl team expenses will made reported upon near future Ill REVIEW OF THE AGENDA agreed several items would taken up out sequence presented President other items added agenda IV COMMITTEE REPORT& A Headquarters Relocation Committee report Foreman Mr Foreman noted record Council unanimously approved purchase Reston property during conference call following August Council meeting Foreman asked Vince Man kowski re-explain update Council purchase details J Worth ED expressed concern problem cash flow large finan cial investment involved time loss year projected 1981 budget Further discussion deferred because subjects budget property purchase agenda B Scholarship Committee written report B Stalick J Worth recommended Committees 1980 recommendations con cerning scholarship winners accepted volving award total $2000 MOVED seconded accept Scheme 1 Scholarship Committee Report 1980 scholarship winners Munana$1 000 Campo$500 Tavares Haar$250 motion passed 10 3 abstained IX NAA Pres C RC Frequency Committee J Worth ad vised Council government ac celerating consideration frequency petition Notice Proposed Rule Mak ing NPRM process being drafted may issued year end possibility having new frequencies approved end 1981 excellent D Air Show Team Committee C Fore man reported steering committee being formed recommendations would probably agenda item next Council meeting E Executive Director Contract Committee B Mathews reported revision con tract nearly complete document could ready Council review end year V 1980 ELECTION PROCEDURE 81 82 office Two issues discussed A The possibility some candidates pres ently running office Districts VI VIII president receiving majority vote required Academys Bylaws B Whether ballots mailed member ship third class would reach destinations before November 25th deadline MOVED seconded voting deadline November 25 extended motion passed 11 1 against VIII 1 abstained XI Note ballots will counted Decem ber8 1980 MOVED seconded persons presently office will remain office until final results election determined run-off vote needed obtain majori ty winner particular district motion passed 8 5 against V S/T II IV Xl MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly run-off vote needed fice two persons receiving highest number votes initial ballot will placed run-off ballotthe run-off bal lot will sent eligible AMA members Open members office president con rinoed page 77 74 Model Aviation Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger Drive Lockport NY 14094 model aircraft world has lost yet another great very well respected individual Warren Hitchcox President Model Air craft Association Canada passed away February 15 1981 result heart attack suffered during MAAC Annual General Meeting Warren died support ing hobby dearly loved will missed deepest sympathies extended family Warren least cause very near dear himFAI sup port Canadian teams international com petitions family has asked lieu flowers memorial donation made MAAC FAI team travel fund have directed such donation made AMA Warren staunch supporter orga nization well-known differences prob lems own personal preferences still thrill building flying model aircraft brings us close togetherthe very reason existence Acade two paragraphs following reprint ed permission Dick Tichenor first appeared part Chuck Cunninghams column January 1981 issue RC Mod eler Magazine words better explain love hobby could write other day talking nonmodeling friend suddenly realized something already knew just forgotten something rest us engaged modeling last rapidly vanishing breed breed known craftsmen Okay perhaps dont really feel comfortable looking latest bird thinking about crafts manship Yep has wrinkles wing tip thumb mark squarely top epoxy paint its wings flown off looking little doggie does represent craftsmanship cre ated hands Sure used tools some power some handbut large hard work patience created pride joy Whether built kit plans ultimate joyyou designed built flew yourselfit makes no difference main overriding fact did Take good look around lifestyle today will see what Im driving Everything mass produced furniture shoes canned goods keeps cost down pride craftsmanship slowly disappearing Perhaps uninformed public tends look us grown men playing toys represent something people have lostthe ability create what really makes modeling fun thing would nice pass along children can learned modeling o help along lifes road other hobby/sport very kindest thanks RCM allow ing above reprint THE NATS Planning 1981 Nats Seguin TX area well underway event schedules becoming firm principal job assign ments well underway Due some recent changes approved Executive Council could first break-even Nats years have appointed Homer Smith Chairman Nats Executive Committee have operational questions send Homer Entry forms usual will available AMA Headquarters near future Please send self-addressed stamped envelope request entry form wont drown just falling water might stay NOT AGAIN know just finalized election time again consider nominations vice-presidents odd numbered districts Ill V VII IX XI secretary/trea surer Remembernone officers automatically renominated must nominated YOU nominations sent Nominations Committee nominees must accept writing want particular nominee get agreement submit letter nomination now fore forget Money talks says good-bye PLEA now own property Reston VA will erecting very own Head quarters building near future need help building fund campaign underway sorts paraphernalia avail able sale profits will go toward building fund can also make direct contributions tax deductible about buying life membership dedicating money building fund Industry contributions would greatly ap preciated YOUTH Some foreign governments subsidize youth aeromodeling US policy cannot WE MUST can individuals clubs chapters districts AMA foster growth aeromodeling among young people today Remember back youth consider help help wish had pay back little enjoyment have gained hobby lending hand youth Gain interest teach help lead time repay debt aeromodeling youth Flying Sites Through Public Service have seen heard old proverb blessed give receive truth can use own advantage What important flying club flying site Probably much What going get us first class pub licity own area better club-spon sored youth-oriented program Again prob ably much might fortunate club no site problems might club presently en gaged site search Whichever case can gain organizing model air craft session some young people area Boy Scouts America have aviation badge What better place start youth effort group kids could check local Board Education see would possible include model aviation curriculum somehow Tell board people model aviation develop career opportunities too busy pursuing hobby cause trouble street corners Maybe town Police Boys Girls Club always lookout projects outside people can bring activities Give try area help young boys chapter Big Brothers almost city Union would really good spot kick-off Delta Dart program churches community can bet sweet life almost involved youth club would welcome you suggest idea creative exciting short-term project like Delta Dart know very busy own lives building repairing flying own models wouldnt great let some others delights building flying machine no matter simple helping person trim make fly know what bet some young people will develop strong interest model aviation will have club members stronger organization importantly will putting something back community will make better place live Kids today have surrounded pack aged instant hungry chance something utilizes hands head together Give opportunity enjoy hobby/ sport enjoy look around average modeler will find surprise aint young anymore need young people hobby years come will still represented international events have winners bring home fame glory United States Think about something about Youll glad did Geoff Styles FLYING NEAR Al RPORTS BE CAREFUL May 1981 75 Secrstary-Treasurers Report Jim McNeiII AMA Secretary-Treasurer 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 job AMA essentially two things secretary treasurer month want give two separate reports viewpoint As Secretary synopsis Atlanta Council meeting stressing whys various Council decisions honorable Dave Brown AMA District Ill Vice-President way doing unusually fine job repre senting people has suggested type report JANUARY ATLANTA COUNCIL MEETING Mr Chuck Foreman hardworking Dis trict IV AMA VP reported progress new land purchase building construc tion Reston VA said could move within three years reason making own building simply because rent has gone out sight Washington DC want stay area near government heartbeat Bill Mathews gave update pro gram revise bylaws concepts bylaws need reworking hatched out back Thirties thingper haps 13000 plus dollars spent Presidential run-off other day could have saved adjusted bylaw governing elections Bill also recommended beginning Safe ty Advisors Committee oversee AMA Safety action speaks itself Nothing can have greater importance SAFETY must practice preach safety agree AMA Headquarters presented 1981 budget signature Mr John Worth urged Council approve budget except anticipation possi ble 1982 dues increase order maintain present services Inflation coupled im portant new areas such flying field acqui sition efforts etc necessitate such thinking realization will cost same now AMA can now provide membership list model airplane events through Use Con sent Form list available com mercial purposes important special interest groups Pyrotechnics As probably al ready know AMA banned pyrotechnics fireworks actions last year Coun cil meeting vote accept recom mendations Air Show Team Advisory Committee common sense theory AMA air show teams SAFETY conscious since thing ought know what talking about Local laws flying sites must prevail course Council voted give Canadian mod elers already belong own MAAC special magazine rate Model via tion Because fine neigh bors drop down below border participate contests discussion sending AMA Headquar ters employees 1981 Nats resolved decision send minimal number San Antonio August due bookwork etc needed Any others sent HQ general PR work will charged Nats new President Mr John Grigg nounced Homer Smith the new Nats Executive Committee Chairman means Homer will running everything Nats okay Homer very capable very easy get along Ask Nats Free Flighter Homer Smith lives Seattle has Alaska district obtained Council permission let Alaskans stage three day mini-Nats Anchorage 15 free tro phies year sounds like excellent idea looks like friend Joseph Micalizzi started something mini-Nats Puer Rico.. Contest Directors tougher CD now guys Lots members ac quired status never staged con test simply underqualified Now have take written test isnt hard study up what ing AMA rules onand overall concept screwing lid down CDs good protects contest goer Honorable Travis McGinnis very capable Vice-President District IX urged Council increase annual scholarship allowance President Grigg appointed com mittee study report back next meeting Scholarships important get young people interested modeling aviation summation Atlanta Council meet ing have good Council year have new President John Grigg good friend John Byrne smooth talking New York lawyer ever saw came back District II Also Ted White newly elected District VIII fit ted right little buddy past President Johnny Clemens sat back gratis advisor needed January meeting Colonel Ev Langworthy representing NAA also graced assembly TREASURER REPORT As Treasurer mentioned January Council suffered loss some $1226911 1980 Ohio Nats Also $2640763 lost 1979 Lincoln Nats $1371400 1978 Lake Charles Nats $2434983 dropped 1977 Nats Riverside figures add up $7673983 total cash loss last four Nats Im waiting see 1981 figures San Antonio considers local meets including triple ones quadruple ones always break least suggest something wrong somewhere need put annual Nats break basis What think Mr Bill Zimmer agrees wants know reason money loss 1980 Nats Some Peoria IL people think maybe too Nats workers rewarded free AMA dues reason personally think free AMA dues Nats work money well spent think contributing factor Bill wants 1980 financial breakdown am sending him Thomas Chapis Denton MD wrote thank January report says right after reading club people Denton area went straight FFA Administrator Mr Loya Reger Mr Reger immediately helped acquire fine flying field outskirts town new FFA Park Thanks letter Thomas thank Mr Reger flying field last directly associated AMA Treasurer stuff Mr Thomas Norton Sr Pres ident Burlington County RC Club Rancocus NJ writes Mr Wilson Chambers passed away January 7th wife has asked us express remembrance form contribution Academy President Norton sent AMA check $6500 structions apply building fund Let add new building completed near Washington DC permanent metal plaque will hanging prominently wall lobby will include name Mr F Wilson Chambers donor Further name will enshrined ever long Academy Model Aeronautics 76 Model Aviation importance affiliation National Aeronautic Association Cannot overstressed provides American representation FAI Federation Aeronautique Interna tionale official keeper aviation World Records Deeds three important international modeling figures meeting Paris France help shape FAI rules world mod eling LR Werner Koelliker Switzerland delegate Johnny Clemens FAI information Education Subcommittee Camille Gerard Luxembourg delegate way February 1981 issue under ClAM picture two important names left out errorJohnny Clem ens shown Howard Kuhn Sorry gentlemen Executive Directors View HO John Worth AMA Executive Director 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 AMA election finally over after effects lingeron Although now have answer majority voters voted put office question remains negative aspects election overshadowed positive contrast previous AMA elec tions focused personalities issues charges counter-charges usual confu sion over details what various per sonalities saying now results much concern among AMA leaders over fact about ten thousand voters supported candidate mostly unsupported peers other AMA officers attribute nature mail ings sent out so-called committee re-elect President coupled basic willingness AMA mem bers believe worst about organiza tion though large majority other members apparently either satisfied dont care since two thirds membership didnt vote situation new Its known years members join main ly insurance protection linked fact AMA clubs require AMA member ship use flying sites desired such motivation lack its no wonder people receptive nega tive message Like situation too AMA members appreciative organization some its leadership Thats tremendous challenge current officers including President need find ways encourage positive thinking pride support AMA can problems will get taken care will enjoy mem bership 1980 election helped show up sensitive issues problems cor rections improvements can made have rest 1981 1982 see can resolve differences between factions developed over past two years Meanwhile theres much happy about 1980 greatest membership year AMAs 44 year history almost 77000 memberships ahead last years rate 81000 budgeted year 60000 already signed up end February bought acre half property end 1980 upon build permanent Headquarters expand ed HQ staff offer new better services first Executive Council meeting under new AMA President John Grigg took care huge agenda items needing policy decisions short off great start 1981 looking ahead need some hindsight concerning past problems Thus shouldnt simply close door unpleasantness took up lot space magazine past year need find better way deal dissent handle constructive fashion Thats easily done since much amounts differences opinion rather right wrong Such differences make difficult generate togetherness solving problems yet getting together work out differences key making progress Good ideas survive subject ed scrutiny different back grounds talents Council members acceptable majority will prevail Thats basis AMA system nobody has cart blanche what pleases President Executive Director organization operates con sensus So whatever results discussions controversy needs some respect simply cause represents what can agreed AMA now largest sport aviation ganization free world got way during past 20 years Looking ahead next 20 shows year 2000 hori zon Whatever problems today will matter history new generation pick up left off Weve got lot proud looking now compared before Lets enjoy Minutes continued page 74 Open members respective districts offices VP Run-off ballots will sent first class mail no write-in will allowed Note also agreed consensus top two withdraws run-off vote will required deadline date run-off ballot will determined Council telephone conference also agreed Executive Director should prepare draft run-off ballots proce dures order save time case run-off vote required VI 1981 NATIONALS President distributed Nats Execu tive Committee report prepared Ron Mor gan Committee recommended separate Nats Indoor West Baden IN rest Nats Seguin TX MOVED seconded 81 Nats Committee recommendations except some scheduling details accepted motion passed 8 4 against II S/T III V 1 abstained X MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly 81 Nats schedules Com mittee report accepted except RC Soaring Helicopter NEC make recommendations next Council meeting concerning possibility time RC Soaring VII TEAM SELECTIONPROCEDURESFAI INDOOR President Witt invited Mr Tom Vallee address meeting present views concerning perceived problems FAI Indoor team selection program particu larly concerning minority representation After discussion Mr Vallee MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly 10% Indoor program partici pants join presenting program format alternate Team Selection Committees both proposed programs will ap pear ballot program participants VIII 1981 RC SOARING WORLD CHAMPI ONSH IP& President Witt advised Council would possible host RC Soaring WC San Francisco area California After question discussion period MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly AMA propose ClAM hold 1981 RC Soaring WC California during July Note President directed pres entation FAI ClAM meeting pre pared Executive Director IX RC HELICOPTER WORLD CHAMPION SHIPS POLAND 81 Executive Directoradvised Council strong possibility Poland will offer host model RC Helicopter World Championships conjunction WC full scale helicopters Worths question Council will AMA send team FAI approves such championship MOVED seconded AMA support Paris meeting December invita tion world championships RC Helicop ters Further Academy prepared send team event should take place motion passed 11 1 against V 1 abstained Pres Note Executive Director contact Helicopter leaders advise WC possibility need field team event takes place discussion Council reminded decision should made concerning fielding supporting Sport Scale team 1982 World Championships need noted fact event yet designated official FAI world champi onship category expected shortly Meantime interested Sport Scale event should told early Council will support such team done 80 allow much time possible pre pare MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly Council support Sport Scale team 1982 regardless whether event designated official unofficial FAI World Championship category X 1981 BUDGET preliminary 1981 budget re viewed explained Executive Direc tor noted loss anticipated due inflation despite projected membership increase possibility dues crease should considered near future Note since review information no action required Council time 1981 budget approval scheduled next Council meeting XI PROPERTY PURCHASE Reston property purchase plan again discussed length extension Mankowskis earlier explanations Several op tions concerning cash flow described cluding minimize effects basic AMA operations budget MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly Headquarters personnel proceed actual purchase Reston VA proper ty using judgment advan tageous financial arrangement remainder minutes November 15 1981 Executive Council meet ing will published AMA News sec tion June 1981 issue May1981 77 Scholarships continued President Ventura Aviation Explorers teacher Sunday school church member BIRDS model flying club use Mile Square Park designed FAI RC competition sailplane plans refine design performance improvements found time earn private pilots license working commercial instrument ratings simultaneously playing piano cello seriously pleasure Ventura County Symphony Orches tra also gives lessons two cello students Tom edits newsletter Ventura County Comets regularly practices novice pattern flying cuts own foam wing cores built sailplane winch developed own technique making fiberglass fuseages loves competition strives better performance has involved model aviation long can remember primary goal become airline pilot what can see has what takes Since 1970 AMA scholarships have made varying amounts applicants doubly distinguished high grades school active involvement model aviation community public service involvement also stressed desirable candidates take part activities initiator AMA Scholarchip Pro gram Sullivan Pylon Brand Products substantial contribution some years ago got program going Executive Council AMA policy making body followed suit authorized apportionment dues solicitations additional contributions fund program continuing basis Since start program AMA has awarded almost $25000 deserving young people assist further education Committee members Bob Stalick Al bany OR Cliff Telford Bethesda MD Bob Underwood St Louis MO Betty Stream Long Beach CA John Worth Fairfax VA Under leadership Chairman Stalick recommendations made annually AMA Executive Council scholarship awards SIG Scholarship Awards Choosing two names 19 eli gible easy task After very care ful scrutiny comparison model aviation achievements economic needs applicants Jill Peck Tom Croft selected receive $1000 Glen Sigafoose Memorial Scholarship Fund established 1980 honor memory Mr Glen Sigafoose Sig Manu facturing Company killed per sonal airplane during air show Sig program separate selects appli cants AMA Scholarship Program emphasis financial considerations modeling performance Jill Peck San Diego CA entered University California Los Angeles Sep tember 1980 will major Graphic Arts full schedule High School acti vities community involvement Jill also found time very active modeler entering national international proxy contests During years building fly ing Peanut Scale models gained 15 first place trophies eight second place awards numerous third places As active member Academy involvement Scale Staffel San Diego Orbiteers Jill named Member Year careful skilled builder constructs demon stration models well building testing new kits participation model aviation since age eight has helped hard working young woman develop patience con fidence crusading spirit tell world about model aviation Tom Croft Manchester MO plans follow full-time career aviation enroll ing Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach FL Already holder private pilots license Tom states active model aviation life has provided him unequaled knowledge aviation intends use intention become professional pilot cognizant skills has developed through competition other AMA fliers long list model competition successes reflect determina tion patience 1979 Nats Tom took first place Senior Modified RC Sail plane both Standard Two Meter classes established new AMA record November 1979 Category 1 Indoor Handlaunch Glider having previously set new site record March 1979 Anderson IN taking first place Indoor Handlaunch Glider event list contest wins would fill full page dedicated young man has part wide variety AMA events spanning range Peanut Scale Penny Plane Easy Bee RC Soaring hearty congratu lations go two winners first year Glen Sigafoose Memorial Scholarship Awards hope will make fine contribution world model avi ation world general did Connecticut Maine C Massachusetts Hampshire Rhode Island 0 vermont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Rt 3 Box 200 Waterville ME 04901 Amocamne Vjee-Prmdents Robert C 8rodeur 406 Main Street Nashua NH 03060 George Porker 7 Pool Or. Loe MA 01238 Mike Sctindler 5 Boklac Lodyard CT 06339 William Wilbur 6 Laurel Ave. Kittery ME 03904 Biggest thing boards right now plan put show Charles Hamp son Grant up Manchester Center VT July 4th Sammy Frey has agreed put demo Dave Brown may area will have little category show off Charlie has asked John Worth show team available since both northeastern show teams will busy already scheduled will just have wing hope have best show ever service club up Charles Hope can have some kind Rotary Wings Rotary Club Otis Model Aircraft Club led Fred Hess President CD will put nual RC Barnstormers Fly-In Show Off Sunday June 7 1981 Fred writes 23 entries last year have big beautiful area fly Also addition Barnstormers event will Sport Scale Giant Scale Barnstormer event 5 minutes flier show best flying type long its safe must impress judges beauty precision acrobatics what ever else turns at area picnics family fun fellowship Full directions site rules may writing Fred Hess PO Box 147 Waquoit MA 02536 phone number 617 5481904 have some new frequencies listed FCC printout says may have some problems 7564 Green ville Cranston Black Plain RI Farming ton NH Holyoke MA Trumbull CT 78 Model Aviation vvarren MIXcflCOX just egInnmng nis iUtfl year President Model Aeronautics Association canada died February 15 famous competitor having member canadas RC Aerobatics tuam times also canadas voting delegate FAIs committee International Aero Modeling cIAMI great friend AMA often worked closely USA officers shown leftl shared MAAC booth AMA Executive Director John Worth Hobby 80 trade show last year Toronto Pictured above Tom croft two Glen Sigafoose Memorial Scholarship award winners Unfortunately no photograph available Jill Peck other winner Both students selected receive financial awards $1000 7296 in Hartford Hamden CT 7216 Wallingford CT 7240 Waterbury CT lots Watt mobiles Illinois Colorado Indiana Louisiana Maryland Michigan Minnesota Missouri New York Ohio Oregon Pennsylvania Texas 7232 and 7224 stations using 120 Watts 500 Watts 7208 Alabama Kansas Kentucky Louisiana New Mexico Pennsylvania Texas has 750 Watt 250 Watt mobile 7208 Please note correct address phone numbers ago reversed home calls going business phone unanswered during evenings weekends Home address Route 3 Box 200 Water yule ME 04901 Home phone 207 8734685 Work phone 207 453-9381 Kennebec Valley Model Aviators off running flying writing gaining lots momentum two flying fields plan rotate monthly meetings between three areas around Waterville Augusta ME New Jersey nrk II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11 361 Auoaan Vtce#vaaidmts Pete Bianchini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10706 F rink Dreach 9 Willow Ave. Piscataway NJ 08864 Hank Ukea 46 Cory Or. Tom River NJ 06753 Adam Settler 50 Randi Rd. No A2 Schenectady NY 12309 Walt Throne 206 Windemere Rd Syracuse NY 13219 Second District Thoughts hottest happiest news writing elec tion own John Grigg Presidency AMA Having worked John capacity another during last six years can assure development certainly step right direction heartiest congratulations Johnand course Joan Grigg helpful very worth cause East Coast Nats Last report discussed selects Nats site year re ferred widespread expressions District II dissatisfaction choices location made Nats Executive Planning Committee recent years Well things looking up no cliche intended con nection Executive Council Meeting January 31 broke tradition un dertook major changes personnel Committee example Homer Smith now Chairman hopefully development certain other changes will undoubtedly read about else magazine should provide desired advantages new broom various disappointments past As projected said report formally proposed Executive Council Jan uary 31 meeting East Coast location 1982 Nats ie DOVER AFB Dover DE Located very flat largely agri cultural expanse Delmarva Peninsula its area approximately 6000 acres would accommodate truly combined Nats possibility holding IN DOOR base given fourstory height three large hangars accommodate large C-S Galaxies Air Forces 436th Air Lift Wing As alternative trip great hangars Lakehurst NJ would about same distance Dover DE Willow Grove PA good old days Free Flight Soaring could fully ac commodated space spare barracks base three nearby colleges dormitory facilities Naturally coopera tion Pentagon will required un official sentiment local level quite encouraging course site would AMA District IV neighbor just south same meeting Chuck Foreman VP District IV proposed site Pine Bluff NC Chuck plan work together obtaining two sites 1982 Nats keep good thought SMILE Symposium Synopsis Central New York Model Aircraft Association held its fifth Annual Symposium New York State Fairgrounds Syracuse NY February 7 1981 successful beyond esti mates know because con ducted AMA District II membership meet ing attended 130 members actual potential CNYMAA duly chartered chapter AMA comprising following nine clubs its members Aero Radio Club Syracuse Syracuse Thunderbirds Aero Radio Society Cortland Aero Modelers Society Oswego Val ley Modelers Finger Lakes Radio Control Club Onondaga Model Aircraft Club Midstate Modelers Thousand Isainds Radio Con trol Club Mohawk Valley Radio Control Club symposium ran 9 am 6 pm featured seminars led such prominent modelers Art Schroeder Dave Brown Bob Noll Ed Izzo well showing AMA films large static Scale contest Helicopter flight demonstra tions outdoors provided interesting popular adjunct symposium credit due symposium directors Dave Seif fert Dave Mathewson Walt Throne hardworking volunteers vari ous member clubs can truly proud latest great contribution mod el aviation Joe DAmico deep sorrow report recent untimely death follow ing long illness Joe DAmico Joe lived Brooklyn NY longtime member past President Pennsylvania Ave nue Radio Control Society PARCS specialty recent years RC Scale though long modeling career embraced aspects hobby nationally known contest flier will remembered winning model B-26 Bomber featured together Joe AMA film Marvelous Miniatures Joe will re membered active participant suc cessful effort retain Floyd Bennett Field model flying site after location acquired National Park Service US Department Interior Scale Fidelity important Scale model contest So rules chap portrayed picture shot Syracuse moosium t5 000 temens ujstiit II JdI Contest Board member Rochester NY Bob fellow members Western New York Free Flight Society about hold tenth least Annual Free Flight Meet Pike NY July 11 12 1981 few Free Flight competitions district consider incumbent upon bring attention hardy breed modelers Free Flight chas er will have nine events trophies merchandise third place details contact Dave Evans Evans Street believe PO Box 157 Richburg NY 14774 Ithaca Item proud AMA film library according Peter Hopper films rate return engagement time time Petes group Ithaca Radio Control Society used Marvelous Minia tures Modelings Grand Illusions equal interest second time around double feature showing annual mall show February 7 8 Thanks Peter Thanks GEAR UP AND LOCKED May 1981 79 Youth served symposium dicated above shot AMA Delta Dart building session following picture attests great spectator interest static Scale contest portion symposium Ohio sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District III Vice-President 8534 Huddleston Street Cincinnati Dli 45238 Amociate viam-Preddesite Joe Elben 36980 Valley Forge Dr Solon OH 44139 Francis Fluharty 504 21st St. Vienna WV 26101 Corky Haisman SR 109 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackaon 1025 Walnut St. Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Shalkey 217 Euclid Aw. Scottdale PA 15683 Whew last month has hectic im beginning think born car seat strapped backside have finally resolved AMA election John Grigg new President very slim margin over Earl Witt hope believe Earl will continue active AMA administrative ly has lot offer us just didnt think right man presidency Horrace Cain overwhelmingly won Dist rict VI though supported opponent am particularly displeased outcome Council needs least maverick keep us toes Congratulations both John Horrace well others elected recently saga last month began trip Atlanta first Council meeting 1981 marathon 9 am midnight session resulted lot business being taken care particular interest District Ill has show teams other district far pyrotechnics ban lift ed some guidelines established use Another item interest CD qualification system revision number system requiring three CDs Open members sign form before sending district VP will issue questionnaire applicant questionnaire returned VP will tabulated will VP ward everything AMA Headquarters issuance license Only VPs author ized sign off CD application will honor application sent past three signatures future will require new form available AMA Headquarters three signatures As note have made application recently writing have sent out questionnaires everyone application have received havent received thing lost mail should reapply weekend following Council meet ing up Syracuse NY annual Central New York Symposium held event held New Yorks Dist rict II obviously attracts District Ill members able talk affair excellent facility very well run Hats off guys ran event well worth attending last weekend spent WRAM Show White Plains NY pri mary reason being commer cial exhibitor again able talk bunch members attended show Next weekend its Newark OH least 120 miles away following Monday leave group club meetings Allentown PA Tuesday WednesdayValley Forge PA Thursday fly home can leave Cleveland show Friday As can see its pretty full schedule Id like take opportunity apologize groups have invited attend functions turned down Being AMA VP funat least keep trying con vince myself anyway Again month have unpleasant task informing another loss ranks Warren Hitchcox MAAC President good friend knew him died sud denly heart attack February 15 too young age 57 longtime modeler Warren nearly fixture Canadian World Championship Pattern Teams active administratively sport until end presided over MAAC annual gen eral meeting dinner just hours before ing fatally stricken little white haired guy told relentless stories no longer us mourn loss extend sympathies always active wife Shirley MAAC organization has lost its greatest leader its best friend hope Shirley will remain sport shared Warren years love Shirley Delaware District Celausbia Maryland h Catalina Virginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Amodata Vice-Praddesita Wayne Abernathy 9206 Carandon 3 upper Marlboro MD 20870 Bob Champina 205 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 23806 Howed Crinpin 611 Beechwood Charlottenvllle VA 22901 V Bill Helm, 2000 Tyvola Road Charlotte NC 25210 Scossy Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DC 19909 John Praston 7012 Elvira Court Falls Church VA 22042 Charles Spear 910 Holly Lane Mockoville NC 27028 have just returned January AMA Council meeting Atlanta have good news show teams pyro technics ban has lifted can use some types pyrotechnics Basically main restrictions will clear use purotechnics local authorities obtain local permit Larry Bolich AMA Special Events Director will sending out information guideline package show teams explaining new procedures Just case havent heard John Grigg won election AMA President lanta Council meeting first meeting President change attitude way meeting conducted very pleasant changes past two years honestly believe will see lot good progress come out AMA next two years Inflation has finally hit Nats 1981 Nats will cost little year have raise basic entry fee $3500 Some event fees will also crease few dollars am sure competition types have pay higher entry fees lately local con tests entry fees will help us run bet ter Nats get qualified help entry fees will well spent things will run smoothly latest info new Headquarters building Reston own land now plan start building late 1982 early 1983 meantime have building fund program underway raise money through donations help offset cost project can part AMA Headquarters has pin called Brick Its pin gold colored brick can send $500 AMA C/O Vince Man kowski first area show support new AMA Headquarters building fund sure would like see AMA member District IV wearing bricks wonder its possible have 100% participation district pro gram really would nice see plaque lobby new building reads something like District IV Acad emy Model Aeronautics 100% parti cipation helping build building through donations Think about Speaking District IV chance 1982 Nats may district am looking two possible locations within districtone Delaware North Carolina may calling clubs areas help support develops Whats Happening District IV First State RC Club having AMA Scale Contest June 20th Delaware fly ing field Greensboro Aeromodelers renovating flying field building new spectator parking areas also adding new public ad dress system Winston-Salem RC Club will hold Sec ond Annual Cross Country Rally August 22 23 cross-country race RC aircraft Brainbusters Newsletter Bob Sifleet called Joe Boyle recently said club has arranged use field Bowie again two day contest June 6 7 June 6 will AMA events June 7 FAI events will FAI tri als Galesville June 25 26 Bob rec ommended people look NACA 44071A airfoil FAI power Brainbusters saddened death Harold Crane January 20 1981 will missed friend tough com petitor Mid-Virginia RC Soaring Championships will held Ft Lee June 6 7 will include scale event TMSS Annual Beach Boomer will held 4th July weekend Fentrass Field Charlotte NC RC Club January 24th Charlotte RC Club sponsored indoor RC display local shopping malls efforts Aeromasters Fredericksburg VA Want good idea get local parks recreation people involved model avia 80 Model Aviation tion Read quote newslet ter Modeling Class off good start class RC modeling sponsored Fred ericksburg Department Parks Recrea tion held its first meeting January 19th Seven students have signed up course including two adults understand students will building Fledglings keeping pace model will built sessions Jim Murphy coordinator project will calling some help course member Aeromasters would like observe welcome come may pressed service point after two sessions looks real good should have new batch RCers springy Thats Alabama ida gia inoippi to flice V Sooth Carolina C Tenoesoee DISTRICT REPORT Dill Mathews District V Vice-President 2712 Sw 34th St Apt 8 Gainesville FL 32608 Ausciane Vtce-Pruadusts John Gorday 115 Bayberry Lane Jackson MS 39212 Richard Jackson 108 Thornlec Charleston Heights sc 29405 Arthur Jonnson 932 Banyan Deltay Beech FL 33444 Phillip McDowell 6821 Rolling Fork Dr Nashville TN 37206 loseph Micalizzi SR 00666 Boo 1532 Faiardo PR 00648 Ed Moormen 70 Fifth St Shaliwar FL 32579 Harry Sheram P0 Box 4506 Birmingham AL 35206 Tom Thacker 2390 C Lawrenceville Hwy Decatur GA 30033 Executive Council meeting Atlanta gave opportunity visit repre sentatives several Atlanta clubs also learned Tom Thacker would able continue AVP back old job will discussing Atlanta clubs possibility forming AMA charter organization clubs improve com munications among clubs coordi nate activities South Carolina Radio Aircraft Model ers SCRAM also considering AMA char tered chapter status way SCRAM newsletter now edited Glenn Char lene Fields both very active promoting modeling throughout district Other husband wife newsletter editor teams include Jim Cynthia Baker KCRC Barnstormer Knox County TN Art Charlotte Johnson Gold Coast Flyer Flori da Like other editors have probably experienced newsletter editors dilemma hit two keys typewriter wrong will hit paper subject newsletter editors law Errors will go undetected until after publi cation Quotes Glowplug4 ap preciation good work newsletter tors will again award Top Flight Newsletter awards honorable mentions year want newsletter considered make sure sent regularly Several clubs district having fly ing site problems Fortunately can now turn Geoffrey Styles AMA Headquarters assistance has working sev eral clubs specific problems seems having fair degree success alas cant solve problems have copy new flying site film 14 minutes long clubs need clubs having flying site problems Im having mail problems mid-February received nine pounds mail postmarked November December Most ad dressed properly dont know what problem Oddly enough someone mailed copy Modellistica magazine Firenze Italy February 12 arrived February 16 Its very interesting thought Italian enough drawings pictures give good idea scope modeling Italy Puerto Rico comes picture Freddie Samboline Southern RC Mod elers Delta wing plane Members West Orange Sunfliers found themselves movies lately Cinematography Club Orlando showed up flying field asked could film some action shots film turned out very exciting movie makers decided make documentary clubs activities Check local filmmakers club Tom Mavracic Palm Beach Aero nauts wasnt crashing enough planes opted simulated encounter haz ardous obstacle other words taking Contendor down ceiling managed stick ceiling fan Theres always new way crash plane weather getting pretty again models coming out spring flying Down Florida its mostly spring winter picture below taken mid-winternote short sleeves few columns back ran picture caption explaining couldnt read note came picture author note member Lake Aircraft Radio Kontrol Society won Certificate Award Penmanship club clubs hangar flier got plaque set wheel chocks others club also re membered accomplishments past year May landings safe ones Illienin Indiana Kentucky Misoosri VI DISTRICT REPORT Horrace Cain District VI Vice-President 525 Weidner Road Buffalo Grove IL 6011913 Amaata VicePruidmsta Frank Hughes 401 5 Birch Flactsburg MO 64477 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Glenn Lee 819 Mandrake Batavia IL 60510 Helen Olsen 820 Old Bonhomme university City MO 63132 Jim Sears P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Bill Zimmer Box 72 Verne IL 61375 Thank thank vote con fidence both exhilarating humbling will try measure up worthy support please dont hesitate forward criticisms Dont shy about speaking up no uncertain terms dont like something same token Ill try receptive ideas care pass AMA Im designated spokesman Now some modelers speak up get published Ken Kern Bedford IN Bill Zimmer Varna IL have found guilty conveying considerable information concerning modeling AMA sen tence serve indefinite terms Associate Vire-Presdentn Molding nts neautirul red wfllte blue Cutlass Mr William K Ken Kern District VI AVP Ken now leans RC Fun Flies Soaring Scale has also volved CL FF modeling started rubber kits pre-teens Besides membership Hoosier Hills RC Club Ken belongs Experimental Aircraft Association National Waco Club also ham K9BEH As private pilot Ken airport manager nearly eight years Ken now sociated Naval Weapons Support Center As electronic technician Ken does lot work testing kinds batteries including computer testing Ni-Cads Will bring ole Ken some new friends some offers magazine editors Bill Zimmer Varna IL CL modeler mostly CL Stunt hope have him very soon Would Chuck Delano Bob Underwood please accept sincere gratitude tireless efforts AVPs last two years AMA members benefit dedica tion Thanks guys May 1981 81 4 Freddie has some expert help dont know thB young mans name Freddie some managed ding thB Delta Uflarles Vachon I-lying Uators GainBaville getting ready bomb drop somber note may ex press sympathies memoriam Ray Donovan 54 Rock Valley RC Flyers heart attack Paul Suwalski 30 Blue Max RC Wheeling IL cancer Both AMA members dedicated promoting model aviation will missed never gotten Calendar May 2-3 Rockford IL Rockvalley RC Cherryvale Model Fair May 16-17 Terre Haute IN RC Club Honey Creek Mall Show May 23-24 Ft Wayne IN Flying Circuits Soaring meet May 24 Palatine IL Harper College TreeTown Modelaires CL meet May 31 Pekin IL RCOpen Fun Fly Help Wanted Fox Valley Aero Club St Charles IL needs donations model air plane equipment new used St Charles Boys Home Call Roger Brint 815 758-3068 Tn-Valley RC South Bend IN has impressive schedule top dawg racing season International Miniature Aircraft Asso ciation now has charter Illinois IMAA chapter No 11 Giant Aircraft Specialists GAS spearheaded Gene Sauter Arling ton Heights IL GAS likes both Scale non-Scale lean towards sport fly-ins competition Gene B-26 marauder pilot over Europe WW II can contacted 312 255-0560 Gene also member Northwest RC Club well over 100 District VI clubs have mentioned column place make presence known nearby AMA members might get new member get RCer fly instead over hill mile away Mr Wheeley genius making not-so-good pictures look nice column Sopass along picture some wordsno charge 100% discount SOAPBOX AMA growing proj ects require employees employees contemporary Washington DC wages better require money can antici pate significant increase contribu tion next year next Executive Council meeting April 4th 5th 5th planned con sideration Bylaws changes big idea circulation revise AMAs corporate structure like business corporation directors vice-pres idents would appoint corporate offi cers bottom line concept someone wants very much remove right vote national officers can done laws changes must voted Lead er Members Contest Directors officers etc certain self-servers seeking power will bombard rhetoric about advantages such organization Im sure can see through smog STILL PROCEED WITH CAUTION Modeling arta form self-ex pression right vote form selfexpression free people promise Leader Member will never agree plan will way compromise right selectthrough own self-expres sionour national AMA officers Dont hesi tate ask other Leader Members about consideration such promise Heyspring Lets go fly Iowa Mchigae esota VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen District VII Vice-President P 0 ten 1104 tirminqham MI 48t1 2 Aggoaste VicaPrmidau James clark 4444 Woodvew Dr. NE Cdr Raoids IA 52401 Tony Italiano 1655 Revere Brookfield WI 53005 John C Lorbiecki 5847 N 67th St. Milwaukee WI 53218 Robert 0 Lundberg 4928 Tio St. Duluth MN 55804 William Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Tr. St Joaelh Ml 49085 Al Sodmore 5013 Dorsest Dr. Madison WI 53711 Ron Seam 1325 Roslyn Pontiac Ml 48064 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombrdy lane Crystai MN 55428 Duluth MN Duluth Ra dio Control Club flying ice St Louis Bay 100 200 F temperatures turnout during summer months come pictures Double Eagle Dale Carter Arnold Profitt Roy Macie jeski built Webra 61 RE pulls straight up Weighs 9 lbs 12 oz 8 lbs 14 oz club fence about coming AMA chartered News Pontiac Miniature Aircraft Club Annual Awards Most Improved Junior Robert Plater Jr Most Improved Senior Kevin Waara Most Improved Open John Newbigging Contest King Roy Pinner Mem ber Year Dave McDonald have three bullet holes powder burns attending annual meeting Association Midwestern Radi9 Control Clubs comprised about 30 clubs Michi gan Ohio Ontario 39 members present representing 20 clubs discussed contest coordinating re-districting AMA matters general Contest Coordinating central issue present through personal effort Dave Brown part Pattern event dates District III VII have re-negotiated looks like no conflicts remain schedule will finalized respective Contest Coordi nators usual procedure consider Band-Aid intend address contest coordinating question larger per spectiveareas activity/event interestwith re-study classification B-A-AA etc long range question may may related re-districting still strong feeling re-district ing although show hands meeting showed less majority message got AMA districts poorly con ceived relation areas activity geo graphical features such Lake Michigan population centers factors bear representation Executive Council Con testCoordinatingand commu nication district will task pick up some work done earlier Wayne Yeager Roy Pinner others bring subject Executive Council de velopment resolution have appointed Tony Italiano new post have called Assistant VicePresident John Griggs agreement pend ing Executive Council approval Tonys assignment will consolidate efforts AVPs District VII West First order business set up District meetings before flying season starts John Griggs con cept assistant vice-president could replacement event mid-term VP vacancy have new Contest Coordinator FF CL East Paul Smith replaces Debby lmhoff has moved off Houston thanks Debby good luck Paul Paul M Smith 11112 Dill Drive Sterling Heights Ml 48077 Possible transmitter interference locations Minnesota Isabella Eveleth Minneapolis Floodwood St James White Bear Lake Grand Marais Russell Ely Silver Bay Wisconsin Roseville Iowa Johnson Michigan Warren Ecorse Monroe Adjacent District VII Illinois East Alton Rockford Sauget De catur Indiana Evansville Portland Indianapolis Nebraska ONeill Auburn Ohio Warren Kansas City Middletown Youngstown Cleveland Canton Findlay detail write Pete Waters Kraft Midwest 7420 Seven Mile Road Northville Ml 48167 Arhansas Lsnisaea 0 New Mexict C Oklahoma C Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Ted White District VIII Vice-President 1109 Greendale Bedford TX 76021 Aociata vicPredenu Sud Friedl 5512 Southmood Little Rock AR 72205 William Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleasanton TX 78064 Dan Parsons 11809 Fulmer NC Albueuerque NM 87111 Ed Perez 1102 W Tarrant Rd. Grand Prairie TX 75050 Al Rabe 1904 Valley Oak Ct Irving TX 75081 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Bartlenville OK 74003 Cd Shearer 3416 David Metairie LA 70003 just got back first Council meet ing VP Quite experience time read will time next minutes will published no need go what happened hobby trade show Atlanta biggest have ever seen Mostly crafts too much type hobby still very interest ing Never saw miniature doll houses place 82 Model Aviation next Council meeting takes place April 4-5 Washington DC better worse daughters wedding April 4 Ill have send AVP represent District VIII Bylaws say can everything vote Im going try get April 5 relatives etc swarming house will difficult get away Ill have play ear Ive answering lot questions talking lot people about new frequency proposal Most people didnt un derstand 50 new frequencies will shared industrysame have now didnt undersantd radios will illegal 10 years discussing club meeting other night brought up tried couldnt have worse deal 1 50 new frequencies shared 2 Narrow band20 KHz have trouble now adjacent frequencies 80 KHz apart etc 3 Radios become illegal 10 years 4 expensive equipment etc etc urge read proposal study Show friends Get some opinions electronics experts would like some feedback would seem around 70 80% members AMA flying RC should get better deal 10 clear channel frequencies would better 100 shared ones answer got asked AMA about dont like come up something better answer job pay dues AMA hAs about two million dollar year budget seems would money well spent hire lawyers lobbyists etc get us least 10 clear channel frequencies cant fly three four time anyway clincher isas pointed out Buddy Irwin Scale Contest Board memberthat fly frequencies knowing shared possibilities being shot down exist good lawyer could show negligent therefore liable damage injuries caused models urge again read study pro posal let know what think tolarads as aska No IXWysmin DISTRICT REPORT Travis UsSinnis District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Aaaaclet VieePmidente Charles Brannon 2220 Mariposa Bld. Ceopar WY 82601 Cd Ccx 8209 Linden Prairie Village KS 66208 Dick Crowlay 16413 6 Stanford P1 Aurora CO 80015 Glen Lau 3701 5 44th St Lincoln NE 68606 Tim Mattarn 429 Dogwood Grefton NO 88237 Jim Ricketts 5183 Cloudas Sioux Falls 50 871 03 Lets open month congratula tions Horrace Cain District VI VP John Grigg new AMA President two men well deserved winners recent run-off election path ser vice spots within AMA sought after strong candidates anyone wants serve some 80000 people has got have heart job Its no easy task know people looking forward great things election behind us now Executive Council meeting last month covered about 50 agenda items Coun cil worked diligently atmosphere cooperation business-like dispatch Look specifics elsewhere next issue Model via tion will soon hearing about fund rais ing task financing new Headquar ters building needed facility light esca lating rent costs experienced recently expected future Forward good money raising ideas Vince Mankowski Headquarters alert some ideas him hear gold bricks lapel will soon what well dressed AMA member will want wear details later Congratulations also due Rocky Mountain Soaring Association RMSA re ceiving AMA Award Excellence welldeserved award super group sports men Denver area boast members other states believe have some memberships other countries Good work RMSA Last month introduced new associate vice-presidents month Id like know about Glen Lau Lincoln NE Glen married has three children girl two boys native Nebraskan physician private family practice holds several professional board positions related profession should give him good background assisting AMA business Glen gives modeling experiences follows began modeling early 40s usual stick tissue models pro gressed U-control late 40s SOs took time out modeling during time Marines medical school began interest Radio Control 1962 has remained prime interest occasional sortie Peanut Scale group Ive participated local Pattern contests RC am now interested RC Scale Ive participated Nats competition Pre cision Scale have Contest Director eight years Ive President Lincoln Sky Knights have man power director fot AMA Nats 1979 Lincoln am looking forward helping way can district should know Lincoln Sky Knights inter ested hosting another Nats future Welcome aboard Glen Next month some information AVP Dick Crowley Keep newsletters coming folks read interest news letter editors deserve special thanks great job Ive appointed serve AMA Scholarship Study Committee think looking increasing amount spent scholarships future have ideas input regarding scholarship program let know input better deci sions can made Its money Id like some suggestions scholar ship program should administered structured presently spend about $2000 per year last year scholarships applied nineteen young peoplethe largest number ever apply scholarship funds Four young people awarded funds according placed$1000 first $500 second $250 third fourth organization puts much emphasis edu cation encourages scholarship appears need update some thinking amounts awarded Comments please Arinsca lornia ii C Nwalla Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 2501 Armour Lane Rodoods Beach CA 90278 Amaate Vlee#madents Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lana Walnut Caek CA 84698 Alex Chisolm 1100 West Shaw Preono CA 93711 Lonnie Kroeber 2401 Zafro Cu. Lao Vegin NV 89102 John Pond 4289 Syoko Circle San Jose CA 95136 Bol Reynolds 8 Box 51 Tucson AZ 88710 Betty 5eam 3723 Snowden Ase Long Beach CA 90808 aith Whitney 14468 Jupiter Dr. Salt Lake City IJT 84117 AMAs 1980 election over Its will long remembered think something really good came out affair Consider member always says has no voice AMA affairs has proven wrong fact run-off re quired Nominating Committee formed AMA vicepresidents decided two incumbents wanted Council longer reasons varied prob ably wouldnt agree reasons keeping Nevertheless making effort write name rather scrawling X overrode system proved AMA Executive Council sacrosanct inviolate unpenetrable body has bandied about write ins Horrace Cain has returned CounciL other Earl Witt missed narrow margin 400 votes out roughly 20000 lose did after putting up violent fight reiterate believe membership large has shown AMAs leaders untouchablean expensive good lesson AMA business bigger better things am going attempt put stop name calling finger point ing has going little contro versy good can overdone feel has Along lines John Worth has given space magazine write articles under name Bear mind views expressed may general consensus AMA Executive Council 15 However dont think John would ever express view majority felt wasnt made couple long trips since last report dropping club meetings first trip San Diego visit San Diego Wingmasters Inc invited down club President Bob Cook Bob dinner prior meeting great meal enjoyed some good conversa tion during club very dynamic bunch have colorful jackets very distinctive club patch During meeting met fellow Californian name Tommy Thomp son born couple miles now live used fly Free Flight out old Western Rosecrans field should give clue long hes May 1981 83 flying models showed club film Modelings Grand Illusions thor oughly enjoyed alL next night went north fair piece visit Conejo Radio Controlled Modelers group located town Thou sand Oaks headed up President Art Addington invited after ef forts arrange meet several pre-meeting dinner came down flu day meeting spent day evening sick bed met Vince Liguori clubs Contest Director Obie Dotson Treasurer George Arra editor newsletter enjoyed excellent meal together prior meeting rued fact poor Art out commission Through efforts Vince club has unique meeting rooms Ive yet visited conference room major hospitaL enter through main entrance place too room filled overflowing members family members see movie Modelings Grand Illusions know werent hear see mel certainly enjoyed movie heard kinds good comments packing up leave next trip little longerlike Atlanta winter Council meeting re ceived good news long awaited AMA film help clubs obtain flying sites now available As matter fact have copy possession use tailored show recalcitrant landowner want use property will have him knees tears begging take land Well maybe its message isnt strong good start construction AMAs new Headquarters building has delayed March 1982 order allow us time raise some additional funds through fund drive time comes donate please intend give generously Its tax deductible too proposal before FCC may held up due change leaders Washington hope its beyond control mentioned 1982 Nats could Dover Air Force Base Delaware possibility being investigated Nats Committee passing interest fact Head quarters running out numbers put AMA licenses Number 99999 will soon reached go Well probably put letter front go four digitsAl 000 example Ah progress next Council meeting will two days Washington DC 4th 5th April day will devoted overhauling Bylaws Please write desires area way have ever thought about inviting AVPs club meet ing theres lives nearby give try dont have travel budget please dont expect cross state attend represent AMA privy AMA matters Im always ready willing try get club meeting Drop line well work something out youre putting mall show can send tabletop display booth highlight show THERMALS Alaska o 0 Monea on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District XI Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 AinOd vu Al CuIr 1607 S von Elm Poatello ID 83201 Simon Dreege 1 Boo 48 Broedview MT 59016 Ed MoCollough 53 SE 61 Portland OR 97215 Bruce Naleon 807 C vckiburg St. Sookane WA 99208 Orlando Oly Recjo 26806 Dover Ct. Kent WA 98031 Don Zipoy 21415 NB Main St. Redmond WA 98052 great pleasure announce some new officers District Xl district meeting held RAMS Symposium have met both introduction needs made rest district First fill position Jim Mccarty accepted Contest Coordinator job RC Jim ran RC scheduling meeting RAMS show shows will great job us Jim can reached 18958 Marine View Drive Seattle WA 98166 should send contest sanction forms him beginning now Jim RCer flew fight ers few years ago still dabbles person carrying type aircraft second fill much needed position Bruce Nelson Spokane Bruce has agreed fill Associate Vice-President vacancy inland empire address 807 E Vicksburg Spokane WA 99208 Bruce familiar face RC functions since manager Barons Show Team gets around Both gentlemen deserve pat back clasp hand along other AMA officers district give time pay can enjoy hobby/sport Ed McCollough AVP Oregon sent following report information Thanks Ed good weather us manage fly year will building antici pation coming contest year mind its time remind events will coming up can get planes ready because turns out some con tests will slightly different year first contest point towards will Benton County RC Modelers EXPO held Benton County fairgrounds just south Corvallis OR April 11 12 two day meet features static judging number categories including Scale non-Scale types usually swap shop operating bring no longer needed items will have District Xl meeting Saturday prob ably late afternoon would like see get input Sunday brings fun fly Adair Field great prizes supplied winners Later April either 19th 26th Sky Knights Portland will have Mudhole 81 else mudhole just south Wilsonville OR first sea plane meet new season get floats come some fun Last year weather great unlike years no rain no wind Although Oregon function re member Zillah coming up May 5t Helens will cooperate usually very well run attended meet Last year four us flew Zillah second day contest 18th May taxiing main runway heard excited voice say N - am over Scapoose St Helens blowing looked north sure enough whole top moun tain lifting off lifted off flew towards mountain guarantee have never seen anything match awesome sight laid out front us chased passed cloud Zillah ground long enough warn group say hello few old friends back plane off Port land could have stayed longer would have grounded possibly months because dust Also report printed RIC Modeler should really have listed fiction since liberties actual happenings taken After Mudhole 81 next meet will third annual Barnstormers Scale Biplane meet Sometime June towards end month 20th 27th meet will take place Delta Park year has change rules Scale air planes will flown two parts Scale Barnstorming will merged overall category Look flyers write Steve Tischler C/O will forward letter Fourth July weekend signals Northwest Miniature Seaplane contest known Haystack 81 Haystack reservoir about 15 miles out Madras OR Last year good weather came back beautiful contest works con test change rules will tried provisional basis first time bonus will awarded planes Scale appearance Scale higher bonus forewarned get bird look like real airplane Sky Knights go out make great contest hope see flying us weekend fun fly wade off Scale last weekend July will bring Flightmasters Klamath Falls OR Fun Fly Unfortunately wasnt able get last year because 5t Helens rescheduled Barn stormers contest same date July everything Ive heard indicates excel lent get-together fun goes well hope get years contest just watch August activity seems annual Lake Tapps meet run Mt Ranier RC group last year six Sky Knights went took second fourth fifth seventh ninth places Out modesty wont tell other Sky Knight placed least wasnt last very re laxing very well run meet look forward years version September brings two excellent contests close season year will same day can get both First will Vancouver Lake contest sponsored Sky Knights will floatplane contest includes fun fly events wade off Scale So far weather has fantastic contest lake shallow can walk across get plane need con test will take place 20th September weekend following 27th brings Dis fun fly Corvallis OR have attended tell well attended enjoyable contest well worth attending Since will no conflict year plan attend hope will too 84 Model Aviation JUNIO FLIGHT / ED WHITTEN 176 Wall St Sta New York NY 10005 Bostonians Fly High nice things about non-AMA unofficial events locality can fly event appeals modelers area Such case BOS TONIAN Indoor Event scale-like mod els moment know least four different styles iams Co Ltfl photo Everyone appears accept 16 span 14 QAL VA x 2 x 3 minimum fuselage box 6 maximum prop rules varia tions come minimum weight double single surface requirement charisma factor percentage Most fliers seem want crease charisma possible 10% require double surfaced covering greatest divergency opinion comes minimum weight whether flies scale-like models appreciation dura tion appearance suggestion flies em like likes em Florida MIAMA group using old 7 gram double singel surface optional 10% charisma rules Doc Martin however has modified 10 gram minimum 20% charisma Junes VI-NART West Baden IN New York City big contest February 22nd Columbia University used 1981 rules retained 7 gram minimum required double covered sur faces used 20% maximum charisma fac tor 7 gram minimum satisfied en durance fliers 10 grams would have liking scale buffs Out San Diego super-scale mod elers use old rules whop ping 14 gram minimum popular So own fact remains semi-scale indoor model event very popular New York imagination runs wild unusual plan forms San Diego popular adopt man-carrying airplane design details lettering Bostonian require ments fact Walt Mooney has drawn up plans number Bostonians modified full-size designs has given appropriate Bean Town names like Back Bay Bellanka Revere Speedster Chelsea Cardi nal Giving model real jazzy name very important element event seems type model event manufacturer could produce kit beginner could build fly Sure expert will win always does outdoor P-30 Em bryo place beginner young old can start have fun doing information history Bostonian event rules send Ed Whitten 15c stamp cover return postage AMA Indoor Postal Yep getting near showdown time Annual Indoor AMA Postal Contest Keep flying just sure send times other information Ed Whitten end April Eagle Talk last issue discussed names parts nomenclature airplane pointed out basic similarities between man-carrying free flight model airplanes Now want tell about things properties cannot seen Yes invisible just important wings stabilizers four four forces flight want talk about first can called good guys bad guys suppose wear appropriate hats two good guys THRUST LIFT two bad guys DRAG WEIGHT Its tug-of-war THRUST DRAG opposing other LIFT strug gling against WEIGHT model has four properties THRUST LIFT overcome DRAG WEIGHT model will move forward climbing flight Lets take good look diagram see just whats going 7Wegr R4q AVNT $ See THRUST trying its best pull airplane forward LIFT trying keep up air good guys give cheer YEAH right DRAG trying fiendish best hold back model WEIGHT trying pull downthe bad guysHISSSS --again. .HISSSS thats what flying about rather beginning what about next step see what makes up THRUST LIFT can help makes up DRAG WEIGHT can eliminate Now LIFT does over come WEIGHT perhaps because enough THRUST perhaps too much WEIGHT model launch will settle down long powered glide So lets see what can done help out THRUSTThis comes power rubber motor through means propeller loop 1/8th rubber doesnt job maybe two loops will. THRUST through increased power THRUST however can also increased using effi cient propeller best diameter best angle pitch blades air plane smooth well lubricated bear ing fact right rubber/propeller com bination probably just important rest model LIFTThats what wing course surface AMA Cub flat gains its lift kiting action air hitting underside surface efficient wing cambered curved efficient curve - airfoil - lift An airfoil obtains lift reducing air pressure upper surface plus kit ing action DRAGWe cant away completely bad guy doggone itwish could can reduce him minimum Good building practices important best weapon sandpaper An balsa body example covered whole forest tiny fiber hairs just eager clutch airand Sand off WEIGHTAnd course cant get rid bad guy either Outdoor models must strong enough withstand wind rough handling being blown along ground no need load down anything unnecessary Indoor models made just lightly possible strong enough withstand flight loads order fly slower less power Well thats beginningthe four forces flight inherent airplanes large small Some help some hinder course much will get now start thinking models terms improve building habits help good guys know start wondering model flies well thats will really start enjoy model airplanes next session will consider three conventional axes remember As wing bent flies plane See next month SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT May 1981 85
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r Synopsis ot January 31 Council Meeting AMAs board ofdirectors Executive Coun cii met Atlanta GA took following actionsa detailed report will pub lished after Executive Council reviews approves official minutes meeting 1 Run-off Election John Grigg Presi dent Horrace Cain District VI VicePresident noted winners AMAs accounting firm re sponsible receiving counting bal lots 2 1981 Budget deficit budget ap proved noted continuance operations under budget would probably require dues increase following year existing services maintained 3 Executive Director Contract new contract approved next two years replacing effect since 1964 4 Membership Lists new basis mak ing membership lists available promotion model aviation activities com mercial purposes reviewed accepted 5 Youth Proposal concept AMAs founders Charles H Grant renew ing youth participation AMA programs emphasis scientific considerations reviewed possible future implementa tion 6 Pyrotechnics Ban Guidelines under AMA air show teams could permit ted safely operate pyrotechnics re viewed approved 7 AMA Blazers Purchase jackets AMA employee representatives wear public functions approvedAMA pay half employees pay half also available officers AMA subsidy 8 MAAC Magazine Sale AMAs maga zine Canadian aeromodeling association members reduced subscription rate $16 approved 9 NAA Magazine approved pro vide AMA magazine Executive Committee Board Directors AMAs parent organization National Aeronautic Association 10 Member Expulsion assistance AMAs legal counsel approved seek return AMA property preliminary con sidering revocation AMA membership privileges former air show team member 11 Nats 1-10 Personnel agreed cost additional HQ personnel brought Nats general AMA PR purposes should charged Nats operation 12 1980 Nats Planning left Nats Executive Committee decide expansion RC Soaring competition satisfaction Helicopter Soaring Inter ests 13 Nats Committee Homer Smith VP District Xl appointed new Nation als Executive Committee Chairman Smith Foreman VP District IV develop Standard Operating Procedure document Nats operations Nats Committee struc ture functions 14 Nats Communications purchase up $5000 approved upgrade Nats electronic communications equipment 15 Nats Entry lees An increase 1981 fees approved help prevent deficit Nats operations See Competition News else issue Model Aviation de tails 161982 Nats Sites Possibilitiesfor Dover DE Pine Bluff NC reviewed ap proved further study 17 Bylaws Committee John Byrne VP District II approved added basic committee consisting President Executive Director Bill Mathews VP-V Homer Smith VP-XI Micheline Madison AMA HQ 18 Chapter Achievement Establishment new award AMA chapters associa tions chartered clubs approved first go Central New York Model Aircraft Association 19 Homeowners Insurance Executive Director requested research legality publishing list companies will cover model aircraft activities 20 CD Phone Numbers AMA HQ re vise sanction form obt&m authori zation publish CD phone numbers AMA Contest Calendar 21 Officer Columns approved Executive Director have column magazine equivalent VPs approved Secretary/Treasurer column should less AMA Presi dents column 22 Alaska Mini-Nats three day 1981 Mini-Nats Anchorage AMA provide 15 free trophies approved 23 CD Qualification Effective March 15 previous requirements endorsement new Contest Director applications ap proved reinstated although also approved VP could approve en dorsements either way however use current questionnaire still required 24 Safety Committee new committee approved authority recom mend suspending Contest Director rating contest sanction extreme safety hazard situations 25 1981 Nomination Procedures procedures used 1980 election approved use again 1981 Note laws Committee consider changes future meanwhile current bylaws deadlines provide time 1981 implementation 26 AMA Numbers Due being enough five digit numbers available contin ue reserving unrenewed numbers previous holders approved begin reissuing such numbers effective March 31 meanwhile conversion alpha-numeric system approved minimize avoid need reissue numbers have normally reserved 27 Distinguished Service such award approved announcement re cipient delayed until presentation made 28 Next Meeting April 4-5 1981 Washington DC area 5th will pri m arily reviewing bylaws revision proposals AMA Scholarship Winners- -1980 Names 1980 AMA Scholarship winners have announced Scholar ship Committee Out 19 names submitted four selected Paul Munana $1000 Peter Campo $500 Theodore Tavares $250 Thomas Haar $250 total $2000 being awarded fund Top choice Paul Munana Santa Bar bara CA winner $1000 AMA Scholarship Fund will use award help finance education University California Santa Barbara major ing Mechanical Engineering 395 average placed him seventh out 546 students high school Paul entered uni versity first-rate academic credentials holding onto scholastic level Paul found time participate such high school activities Election Committee Key Club Math Club Finance Publicity Committees also achieved Honor Roll three years awarded Santa Barbara School District Top Achieve ment Honor 1979 model aviation side Paul free flighter travel up 130 miles 72 Model Aviation AMA HQ including reports AMA President Secretary-Treasurer Executive Director Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 home Taft could fly top modeling prize came May 1980 Taft won Ode Randall Memorial Trophy placing first Senior new AMA record time 51 minutes 29 seconds Previous Paul won tro phies 1979 Nats held Riverside CA four seven events entered past three years Paul has entered contests wide variety classes always keen competitor times going home trophies Paul stated application involvement model aviation has enthusiastically supported parents has resulted much happiness satis faction family Paul founding member Santa Barbara Indoor Aeromodelers Club served executive member Presently belongs Society Antique Modelers National Free Flight Society holding down parttime job help pay college tuition Paul still finds time fly well play soccer volleyball some weightlifting says model building fly ing have taught him perseverance patience self-confidence competitive spirit qualities will keep life second place scholarship amount $500 went Peter Campo Houston TX Graduating Clear Lake High School top 5% grade average 4259 45 possible Peter built up enviable rec ord member National Honor Society four years member Junior En gineering Tech nical Society winning All-State Honors Letters still making time prepare winning exhibit 1980 Hous ton Science Engineering Fair 1979 Peter won special award American stitute Aeronautics Astronautics projectA Practical Model Engine Dyna mometerwhich gained him third place Fair interest scientific projects demonstrated 1977 won second place Certificate Merit Tex Society Medical Technology exhibit Enzyme Action world model aviation Peter has entered contests built planes people twice age likes fly Slow Combat Fast Combat Sailpianes radio controlled Pylon Racers well taking part area fun flies built own design Control Line Endurance ship five 1AA original design models two original Fast Combat planes constructing other planes designed others Club mem berships include Manned Spacecraft Center Radio Control Club Clear Lake Linewinders Club Houston Area Pylon Racing Association found ing member goal pursuing higher education become chemical engineer hopes Masters Degree working will enable him help solve some future energy problems country world Rice University fortunate have such versatile alumnus May 1980 graduate Falmouth High School Theodore S Sean Tavares young man parent would proud have family Based six semesters placed first decile class 400 grade average Sean inducted National Honor Society 11th grade made Vice-President 12th grade 1979 third place three-way tie annual High School Math Examination 1980 topped group winning first place Other activities included Latin Club Math Club during four grades high school Sean has special interest World War aviation member Society WWI Historians As special project built Fokker DR-i based plans obtained Smithsonian National Air Space Museum took fifth place Scale Rheinbeck NY 1979 numerous con tests behind him Sean worked Ex perimental Aircraft Association Chapter Falmouth narrate coordinate radio controlled model flying show 1978 went assist Otis Air Base Open House same year past three years has built seven RC models other endeavors active church has volunteer worker town select men campaigns served volun teer driver Nursing Association finance university education pay modeling activities Sean worked supermarket cut grass neighbors late 1979 joined staff Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute will attending Massachusetts Insti tute Technology will pursue career engineering modeling has learned patience required design develop project hopes will able make positive contribution field aerospace fourth place 1980 awarded Thomas Haar Ventura CA graduated Ventura High School June 1980 Tom entered University Southern California September 1980 will work degree Aeronautical Engineering has interesting achievements continued page 78 May 1981 73 1981 Scholarship Program program will continue same recent years easy get involved know young per son might interested quali fiedwho perhaps doesnt receive publicationtell him/her about first step applicant very simple write AMA HQ 815 Fifteenth St. N W Washington DC 20005 request scholarship application eligible current AMA member must 1 have flown model AMA sanctioned competition 1980 1981 prior submitting application 2 high school graduate 1980 1981 Appli cations must completed returned AMA HQby May 311981 Pictured AMA Scholarship Win ners Above LR Paul Munana awarded 1st prize $1000 Peter Campo $500 award winner left Sean Tavares $250 Also winning $250 Tom Haar shown below National Car Rental Discount Now 30% National Car Rental has adv sed effec tive immediately increasing car rental discount available AMA members 30% off regular time mileage rates US under conditions outlined existing agreement AMA will necessary replace previous National Car Rental identification cards stickers issued members reflect increase Members need identify themselves pres ently being done National Car Rental will automatically offer 30% discount applicable Member pays gas used However members will receive new cards part 1981 membership pack ets Incidentally AMA members totalled over $50000 car rentals during 1979-80 Deticft Budget Approved 81 dues increase 1982 probable due inflation has drastically increased cost AMA operations contrast fact 1979 1980 produced sur pluses budget 1981 projects loss item especially reflects problem office rent will cost about $60000 year compared about $32000 last yearl AMAs previous five year lease based cost about $6 per square foot expired end February 1981 two year renewal lease signed double previous rate Washington rates much higher 15 20 dollars per square foot price range tremendous escalation prompted AMA Executive Council 1980 invest surplus previous years operations piece property upon build per manent home expected building built over next two years will ready occupancy AMAs current lease expires end February 1983 meantime Executive Council approving 1981 deficit budget has opted continue offering full nor mal membership services recent years though means going red over come deficit anticipated dues increase will necessary 1982 unless continued increases membership growth and/or reduction rate inflation makes possible avoid increase 1981 budget projects substantial membership increase about 5% about 77000 members about 81000 will enough offset projected ex penses being affected infla tion rate over twice great So dues crease seems inevitable point However amount increase may minimal perhaps dollar two Council decides basis smaller increases needed rather less frequent major creases past usual plan creases about five years apart since last big jump 1979 talk has heard about making adjustments sooner smaller increments initial decision time will come next Council meeting April 4 time complete financial report 1980 will available well preliminary results trends 1981 Council could fore make basic dues decision chance further review adjustment necessary next Council meeting August John Worth February 10 1981 MinutesExecutive Council Meeting November 15 1980 following n attendance Presi dent Earl Witt Chambersburg PA Secretary Treasurer Jim McNeill Birmingham AL Ex ecutive Director John Worth Fairfax VA District VP Cliff Piper absentappoint ed proxy John Grigg Vice-President Dis trict II John Grigg Lockport NY VP-Ill Dave Brown Cincinnati OH VP-IV Chuck Foreman Mechanicsville VA VP-V Bill Mathews Birmingham AL VP-VI Horrace Cain absenthis appointed proxy Dave Peltz Chatsworth CA VP-VII Hardy Brodersen Birmingham Ml VP-VIII John Embry Sulphur LA VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada CO VP-X Jim Scarborough Redon Beach CA VP-XI Homer Smith Seattle WA Executive Director NAA Ev Langworthy Present AMA Executive Staff Vince Mankowski Assistant Executive Director Carl Wheeley Publisher/Editor Model v/a t/on Gisele Jackson Comptroller Frank Ehling Technical Director Micheline Madison FAI/Contest Boards Director Geoff Styles Flying Site Representative Carol Merfeld Membership Department Supervisor Carl Ma roney Special Services Director Joyce Hager Executive Secretary Guests Howard Crispin USPJA President Tom Vallee John Preston Safety Advisor Mrs Worth Mrs Mankowski Mrs Styles Penny Witt regular meeting Academy Model Aeronautics Executive Council brought order 900 am Presi dent chaired meeting Before taking up agenda re affirmed previous Council action proxy voting would allowed accord ance DC Law pertaining non-profit associations I APPROVAL OF AUGUST 9 1980 COUN CIL MINUTE& general consensus minutes ap proved II SECRETARY/TREASURERS REPORT Mr McNeill advised thefollowing items A Signature Budget Presentations January 1981 budget presented Council subsequent presentations S/T signature will appear B The Flying Site Representatives G Stylesl performance date praised its excellence C A review PAl team expenses will made reported upon near future Ill REVIEW OF THE AGENDA agreed several items would taken up out sequence presented President other items added agenda IV COMMITTEE REPORT& A Headquarters Relocation Committee report Foreman Mr Foreman noted record Council unanimously approved purchase Reston property during conference call following August Council meeting Foreman asked Vince Man kowski re-explain update Council purchase details J Worth ED expressed concern problem cash flow large finan cial investment involved time loss year projected 1981 budget Further discussion deferred because subjects budget property purchase agenda B Scholarship Committee written report B Stalick J Worth recommended Committees 1980 recommendations con cerning scholarship winners accepted volving award total $2000 MOVED seconded accept Scheme 1 Scholarship Committee Report 1980 scholarship winners Munana$1 000 Campo$500 Tavares Haar$250 motion passed 10 3 abstained IX NAA Pres C RC Frequency Committee J Worth ad vised Council government ac celerating consideration frequency petition Notice Proposed Rule Mak ing NPRM process being drafted may issued year end possibility having new frequencies approved end 1981 excellent D Air Show Team Committee C Fore man reported steering committee being formed recommendations would probably agenda item next Council meeting E Executive Director Contract Committee B Mathews reported revision con tract nearly complete document could ready Council review end year V 1980 ELECTION PROCEDURE 81 82 office Two issues discussed A The possibility some candidates pres ently running office Districts VI VIII president receiving majority vote required Academys Bylaws B Whether ballots mailed member ship third class would reach destinations before November 25th deadline MOVED seconded voting deadline November 25 extended motion passed 11 1 against VIII 1 abstained XI Note ballots will counted Decem ber8 1980 MOVED seconded persons presently office will remain office until final results election determined run-off vote needed obtain majori ty winner particular district motion passed 8 5 against V S/T II IV Xl MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly run-off vote needed fice two persons receiving highest number votes initial ballot will placed run-off ballotthe run-off bal lot will sent eligible AMA members Open members office president con rinoed page 77 74 Model Aviation Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger Drive Lockport NY 14094 model aircraft world has lost yet another great very well respected individual Warren Hitchcox President Model Air craft Association Canada passed away February 15 1981 result heart attack suffered during MAAC Annual General Meeting Warren died support ing hobby dearly loved will missed deepest sympathies extended family Warren least cause very near dear himFAI sup port Canadian teams international com petitions family has asked lieu flowers memorial donation made MAAC FAI team travel fund have directed such donation made AMA Warren staunch supporter orga nization well-known differences prob lems own personal preferences still thrill building flying model aircraft brings us close togetherthe very reason existence Acade two paragraphs following reprint ed permission Dick Tichenor first appeared part Chuck Cunninghams column January 1981 issue RC Mod eler Magazine words better explain love hobby could write other day talking nonmodeling friend suddenly realized something already knew just forgotten something rest us engaged modeling last rapidly vanishing breed breed known craftsmen Okay perhaps dont really feel comfortable looking latest bird thinking about crafts manship Yep has wrinkles wing tip thumb mark squarely top epoxy paint its wings flown off looking little doggie does represent craftsmanship cre ated hands Sure used tools some power some handbut large hard work patience created pride joy Whether built kit plans ultimate joyyou designed built flew yourselfit makes no difference main overriding fact did Take good look around lifestyle today will see what Im driving Everything mass produced furniture shoes canned goods keeps cost down pride craftsmanship slowly disappearing Perhaps uninformed public tends look us grown men playing toys represent something people have lostthe ability create what really makes modeling fun thing would nice pass along children can learned modeling o help along lifes road other hobby/sport very kindest thanks RCM allow ing above reprint THE NATS Planning 1981 Nats Seguin TX area well underway event schedules becoming firm principal job assign ments well underway Due some recent changes approved Executive Council could first break-even Nats years have appointed Homer Smith Chairman Nats Executive Committee have operational questions send Homer Entry forms usual will available AMA Headquarters near future Please send self-addressed stamped envelope request entry form wont drown just falling water might stay NOT AGAIN know just finalized election time again consider nominations vice-presidents odd numbered districts Ill V VII IX XI secretary/trea surer Remembernone officers automatically renominated must nominated YOU nominations sent Nominations Committee nominees must accept writing want particular nominee get agreement submit letter nomination now fore forget Money talks says good-bye PLEA now own property Reston VA will erecting very own Head quarters building near future need help building fund campaign underway sorts paraphernalia avail able sale profits will go toward building fund can also make direct contributions tax deductible about buying life membership dedicating money building fund Industry contributions would greatly ap preciated YOUTH Some foreign governments subsidize youth aeromodeling US policy cannot WE MUST can individuals clubs chapters districts AMA foster growth aeromodeling among young people today Remember back youth consider help help wish had pay back little enjoyment have gained hobby lending hand youth Gain interest teach help lead time repay debt aeromodeling youth Flying Sites Through Public Service have seen heard old proverb blessed give receive truth can use own advantage What important flying club flying site Probably much What going get us first class pub licity own area better club-spon sored youth-oriented program Again prob ably much might fortunate club no site problems might club presently en gaged site search Whichever case can gain organizing model air craft session some young people area Boy Scouts America have aviation badge What better place start youth effort group kids could check local Board Education see would possible include model aviation curriculum somehow Tell board people model aviation develop career opportunities too busy pursuing hobby cause trouble street corners Maybe town Police Boys Girls Club always lookout projects outside people can bring activities Give try area help young boys chapter Big Brothers almost city Union would really good spot kick-off Delta Dart program churches community can bet sweet life almost involved youth club would welcome you suggest idea creative exciting short-term project like Delta Dart know very busy own lives building repairing flying own models wouldnt great let some others delights building flying machine no matter simple helping person trim make fly know what bet some young people will develop strong interest model aviation will have club members stronger organization importantly will putting something back community will make better place live Kids today have surrounded pack aged instant hungry chance something utilizes hands head together Give opportunity enjoy hobby/ sport enjoy look around average modeler will find surprise aint young anymore need young people hobby years come will still represented international events have winners bring home fame glory United States Think about something about Youll glad did Geoff Styles FLYING NEAR Al RPORTS BE CAREFUL May 1981 75 Secrstary-Treasurers Report Jim McNeiII AMA Secretary-Treasurer 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 job AMA essentially two things secretary treasurer month want give two separate reports viewpoint As Secretary synopsis Atlanta Council meeting stressing whys various Council decisions honorable Dave Brown AMA District Ill Vice-President way doing unusually fine job repre senting people has suggested type report JANUARY ATLANTA COUNCIL MEETING Mr Chuck Foreman hardworking Dis trict IV AMA VP reported progress new land purchase building construc tion Reston VA said could move within three years reason making own building simply because rent has gone out sight Washington DC want stay area near government heartbeat Bill Mathews gave update pro gram revise bylaws concepts bylaws need reworking hatched out back Thirties thingper haps 13000 plus dollars spent Presidential run-off other day could have saved adjusted bylaw governing elections Bill also recommended beginning Safe ty Advisors Committee oversee AMA Safety action speaks itself Nothing can have greater importance SAFETY must practice preach safety agree AMA Headquarters presented 1981 budget signature Mr John Worth urged Council approve budget except anticipation possi ble 1982 dues increase order maintain present services Inflation coupled im portant new areas such flying field acqui sition efforts etc necessitate such thinking realization will cost same now AMA can now provide membership list model airplane events through Use Con sent Form list available com mercial purposes important special interest groups Pyrotechnics As probably al ready know AMA banned pyrotechnics fireworks actions last year Coun cil meeting vote accept recom mendations Air Show Team Advisory Committee common sense theory AMA air show teams SAFETY conscious since thing ought know what talking about Local laws flying sites must prevail course Council voted give Canadian mod elers already belong own MAAC special magazine rate Model via tion Because fine neigh bors drop down below border participate contests discussion sending AMA Headquar ters employees 1981 Nats resolved decision send minimal number San Antonio August due bookwork etc needed Any others sent HQ general PR work will charged Nats new President Mr John Grigg nounced Homer Smith the new Nats Executive Committee Chairman means Homer will running everything Nats okay Homer very capable very easy get along Ask Nats Free Flighter Homer Smith lives Seattle has Alaska district obtained Council permission let Alaskans stage three day mini-Nats Anchorage 15 free tro phies year sounds like excellent idea looks like friend Joseph Micalizzi started something mini-Nats Puer Rico.. Contest Directors tougher CD now guys Lots members ac quired status never staged con test simply underqualified Now have take written test isnt hard study up what ing AMA rules onand overall concept screwing lid down CDs good protects contest goer Honorable Travis McGinnis very capable Vice-President District IX urged Council increase annual scholarship allowance President Grigg appointed com mittee study report back next meeting Scholarships important get young people interested modeling aviation summation Atlanta Council meet ing have good Council year have new President John Grigg good friend John Byrne smooth talking New York lawyer ever saw came back District II Also Ted White newly elected District VIII fit ted right little buddy past President Johnny Clemens sat back gratis advisor needed January meeting Colonel Ev Langworthy representing NAA also graced assembly TREASURER REPORT As Treasurer mentioned January Council suffered loss some $1226911 1980 Ohio Nats Also $2640763 lost 1979 Lincoln Nats $1371400 1978 Lake Charles Nats $2434983 dropped 1977 Nats Riverside figures add up $7673983 total cash loss last four Nats Im waiting see 1981 figures San Antonio considers local meets including triple ones quadruple ones always break least suggest something wrong somewhere need put annual Nats break basis What think Mr Bill Zimmer agrees wants know reason money loss 1980 Nats Some Peoria IL people think maybe too Nats workers rewarded free AMA dues reason personally think free AMA dues Nats work money well spent think contributing factor Bill wants 1980 financial breakdown am sending him Thomas Chapis Denton MD wrote thank January report says right after reading club people Denton area went straight FFA Administrator Mr Loya Reger Mr Reger immediately helped acquire fine flying field outskirts town new FFA Park Thanks letter Thomas thank Mr Reger flying field last directly associated AMA Treasurer stuff Mr Thomas Norton Sr Pres ident Burlington County RC Club Rancocus NJ writes Mr Wilson Chambers passed away January 7th wife has asked us express remembrance form contribution Academy President Norton sent AMA check $6500 structions apply building fund Let add new building completed near Washington DC permanent metal plaque will hanging prominently wall lobby will include name Mr F Wilson Chambers donor Further name will enshrined ever long Academy Model Aeronautics 76 Model Aviation importance affiliation National Aeronautic Association Cannot overstressed provides American representation FAI Federation Aeronautique Interna tionale official keeper aviation World Records Deeds three important international modeling figures meeting Paris France help shape FAI rules world mod eling LR Werner Koelliker Switzerland delegate Johnny Clemens FAI information Education Subcommittee Camille Gerard Luxembourg delegate way February 1981 issue under ClAM picture two important names left out errorJohnny Clem ens shown Howard Kuhn Sorry gentlemen Executive Directors View HO John Worth AMA Executive Director 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 AMA election finally over after effects lingeron Although now have answer majority voters voted put office question remains negative aspects election overshadowed positive contrast previous AMA elec tions focused personalities issues charges counter-charges usual confu sion over details what various per sonalities saying now results much concern among AMA leaders over fact about ten thousand voters supported candidate mostly unsupported peers other AMA officers attribute nature mail ings sent out so-called committee re-elect President coupled basic willingness AMA mem bers believe worst about organiza tion though large majority other members apparently either satisfied dont care since two thirds membership didnt vote situation new Its known years members join main ly insurance protection linked fact AMA clubs require AMA member ship use flying sites desired such motivation lack its no wonder people receptive nega tive message Like situation too AMA members appreciative organization some its leadership Thats tremendous challenge current officers including President need find ways encourage positive thinking pride support AMA can problems will get taken care will enjoy mem bership 1980 election helped show up sensitive issues problems cor rections improvements can made have rest 1981 1982 see can resolve differences between factions developed over past two years Meanwhile theres much happy about 1980 greatest membership year AMAs 44 year history almost 77000 memberships ahead last years rate 81000 budgeted year 60000 already signed up end February bought acre half property end 1980 upon build permanent Headquarters expand ed HQ staff offer new better services first Executive Council meeting under new AMA President John Grigg took care huge agenda items needing policy decisions short off great start 1981 looking ahead need some hindsight concerning past problems Thus shouldnt simply close door unpleasantness took up lot space magazine past year need find better way deal dissent handle constructive fashion Thats easily done since much amounts differences opinion rather right wrong Such differences make difficult generate togetherness solving problems yet getting together work out differences key making progress Good ideas survive subject ed scrutiny different back grounds talents Council members acceptable majority will prevail Thats basis AMA system nobody has cart blanche what pleases President Executive Director organization operates con sensus So whatever results discussions controversy needs some respect simply cause represents what can agreed AMA now largest sport aviation ganization free world got way during past 20 years Looking ahead next 20 shows year 2000 hori zon Whatever problems today will matter history new generation pick up left off Weve got lot proud looking now compared before Lets enjoy Minutes continued page 74 Open members respective districts offices VP Run-off ballots will sent first class mail no write-in will allowed Note also agreed consensus top two withdraws run-off vote will required deadline date run-off ballot will determined Council telephone conference also agreed Executive Director should prepare draft run-off ballots proce dures order save time case run-off vote required VI 1981 NATIONALS President distributed Nats Execu tive Committee report prepared Ron Mor gan Committee recommended separate Nats Indoor West Baden IN rest Nats Seguin TX MOVED seconded 81 Nats Committee recommendations except some scheduling details accepted motion passed 8 4 against II S/T III V 1 abstained X MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly 81 Nats schedules Com mittee report accepted except RC Soaring Helicopter NEC make recommendations next Council meeting concerning possibility time RC Soaring VII TEAM SELECTIONPROCEDURESFAI INDOOR President Witt invited Mr Tom Vallee address meeting present views concerning perceived problems FAI Indoor team selection program particu larly concerning minority representation After discussion Mr Vallee MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly 10% Indoor program partici pants join presenting program format alternate Team Selection Committees both proposed programs will ap pear ballot program participants VIII 1981 RC SOARING WORLD CHAMPI ONSH IP& President Witt advised Council would possible host RC Soaring WC San Francisco area California After question discussion period MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly AMA propose ClAM hold 1981 RC Soaring WC California during July Note President directed pres entation FAI ClAM meeting pre pared Executive Director IX RC HELICOPTER WORLD CHAMPION SHIPS POLAND 81 Executive Directoradvised Council strong possibility Poland will offer host model RC Helicopter World Championships conjunction WC full scale helicopters Worths question Council will AMA send team FAI approves such championship MOVED seconded AMA support Paris meeting December invita tion world championships RC Helicop ters Further Academy prepared send team event should take place motion passed 11 1 against V 1 abstained Pres Note Executive Director contact Helicopter leaders advise WC possibility need field team event takes place discussion Council reminded decision should made concerning fielding supporting Sport Scale team 1982 World Championships need noted fact event yet designated official FAI world champi onship category expected shortly Meantime interested Sport Scale event should told early Council will support such team done 80 allow much time possible pre pare MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly Council support Sport Scale team 1982 regardless whether event designated official unofficial FAI World Championship category X 1981 BUDGET preliminary 1981 budget re viewed explained Executive Direc tor noted loss anticipated due inflation despite projected membership increase possibility dues crease should considered near future Note since review information no action required Council time 1981 budget approval scheduled next Council meeting XI PROPERTY PURCHASE Reston property purchase plan again discussed length extension Mankowskis earlier explanations Several op tions concerning cash flow described cluding minimize effects basic AMA operations budget MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly Headquarters personnel proceed actual purchase Reston VA proper ty using judgment advan tageous financial arrangement remainder minutes November 15 1981 Executive Council meet ing will published AMA News sec tion June 1981 issue May1981 77 Scholarships continued President Ventura Aviation Explorers teacher Sunday school church member BIRDS model flying club use Mile Square Park designed FAI RC competition sailplane plans refine design performance improvements found time earn private pilots license working commercial instrument ratings simultaneously playing piano cello seriously pleasure Ventura County Symphony Orches tra also gives lessons two cello students Tom edits newsletter Ventura County Comets regularly practices novice pattern flying cuts own foam wing cores built sailplane winch developed own technique making fiberglass fuseages loves competition strives better performance has involved model aviation long can remember primary goal become airline pilot what can see has what takes Since 1970 AMA scholarships have made varying amounts applicants doubly distinguished high grades school active involvement model aviation community public service involvement also stressed desirable candidates take part activities initiator AMA Scholarchip Pro gram Sullivan Pylon Brand Products substantial contribution some years ago got program going Executive Council AMA policy making body followed suit authorized apportionment dues solicitations additional contributions fund program continuing basis Since start program AMA has awarded almost $25000 deserving young people assist further education Committee members Bob Stalick Al bany OR Cliff Telford Bethesda MD Bob Underwood St Louis MO Betty Stream Long Beach CA John Worth Fairfax VA Under leadership Chairman Stalick recommendations made annually AMA Executive Council scholarship awards SIG Scholarship Awards Choosing two names 19 eli gible easy task After very care ful scrutiny comparison model aviation achievements economic needs applicants Jill Peck Tom Croft selected receive $1000 Glen Sigafoose Memorial Scholarship Fund established 1980 honor memory Mr Glen Sigafoose Sig Manu facturing Company killed per sonal airplane during air show Sig program separate selects appli cants AMA Scholarship Program emphasis financial considerations modeling performance Jill Peck San Diego CA entered University California Los Angeles Sep tember 1980 will major Graphic Arts full schedule High School acti vities community involvement Jill also found time very active modeler entering national international proxy contests During years building fly ing Peanut Scale models gained 15 first place trophies eight second place awards numerous third places As active member Academy involvement Scale Staffel San Diego Orbiteers Jill named Member Year careful skilled builder constructs demon stration models well building testing new kits participation model aviation since age eight has helped hard working young woman develop patience con fidence crusading spirit tell world about model aviation Tom Croft Manchester MO plans follow full-time career aviation enroll ing Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach FL Already holder private pilots license Tom states active model aviation life has provided him unequaled knowledge aviation intends use intention become professional pilot cognizant skills has developed through competition other AMA fliers long list model competition successes reflect determina tion patience 1979 Nats Tom took first place Senior Modified RC Sail plane both Standard Two Meter classes established new AMA record November 1979 Category 1 Indoor Handlaunch Glider having previously set new site record March 1979 Anderson IN taking first place Indoor Handlaunch Glider event list contest wins would fill full page dedicated young man has part wide variety AMA events spanning range Peanut Scale Penny Plane Easy Bee RC Soaring hearty congratu lations go two winners first year Glen Sigafoose Memorial Scholarship Awards hope will make fine contribution world model avi ation world general did Connecticut Maine C Massachusetts Hampshire Rhode Island 0 vermont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Rt 3 Box 200 Waterville ME 04901 Amocamne Vjee-Prmdents Robert C 8rodeur 406 Main Street Nashua NH 03060 George Porker 7 Pool Or. Loe MA 01238 Mike Sctindler 5 Boklac Lodyard CT 06339 William Wilbur 6 Laurel Ave. Kittery ME 03904 Biggest thing boards right now plan put show Charles Hamp son Grant up Manchester Center VT July 4th Sammy Frey has agreed put demo Dave Brown may area will have little category show off Charlie has asked John Worth show team available since both northeastern show teams will busy already scheduled will just have wing hope have best show ever service club up Charles Hope can have some kind Rotary Wings Rotary Club Otis Model Aircraft Club led Fred Hess President CD will put nual RC Barnstormers Fly-In Show Off Sunday June 7 1981 Fred writes 23 entries last year have big beautiful area fly Also addition Barnstormers event will Sport Scale Giant Scale Barnstormer event 5 minutes flier show best flying type long its safe must impress judges beauty precision acrobatics what ever else turns at area picnics family fun fellowship Full directions site rules may writing Fred Hess PO Box 147 Waquoit MA 02536 phone number 617 5481904 have some new frequencies listed FCC printout says may have some problems 7564 Green ville Cranston Black Plain RI Farming ton NH Holyoke MA Trumbull CT 78 Model Aviation vvarren MIXcflCOX just egInnmng nis iUtfl year President Model Aeronautics Association canada died February 15 famous competitor having member canadas RC Aerobatics tuam times also canadas voting delegate FAIs committee International Aero Modeling cIAMI great friend AMA often worked closely USA officers shown leftl shared MAAC booth AMA Executive Director John Worth Hobby 80 trade show last year Toronto Pictured above Tom croft two Glen Sigafoose Memorial Scholarship award winners Unfortunately no photograph available Jill Peck other winner Both students selected receive financial awards $1000 7296 in Hartford Hamden CT 7216 Wallingford CT 7240 Waterbury CT lots Watt mobiles Illinois Colorado Indiana Louisiana Maryland Michigan Minnesota Missouri New York Ohio Oregon Pennsylvania Texas 7232 and 7224 stations using 120 Watts 500 Watts 7208 Alabama Kansas Kentucky Louisiana New Mexico Pennsylvania Texas has 750 Watt 250 Watt mobile 7208 Please note correct address phone numbers ago reversed home calls going business phone unanswered during evenings weekends Home address Route 3 Box 200 Water yule ME 04901 Home phone 207 8734685 Work phone 207 453-9381 Kennebec Valley Model Aviators off running flying writing gaining lots momentum two flying fields plan rotate monthly meetings between three areas around Waterville Augusta ME New Jersey nrk II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11 361 Auoaan Vtce#vaaidmts Pete Bianchini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10706 F rink Dreach 9 Willow Ave. Piscataway NJ 08864 Hank Ukea 46 Cory Or. Tom River NJ 06753 Adam Settler 50 Randi Rd. No A2 Schenectady NY 12309 Walt Throne 206 Windemere Rd Syracuse NY 13219 Second District Thoughts hottest happiest news writing elec tion own John Grigg Presidency AMA Having worked John capacity another during last six years can assure development certainly step right direction heartiest congratulations Johnand course Joan Grigg helpful very worth cause East Coast Nats Last report discussed selects Nats site year re ferred widespread expressions District II dissatisfaction choices location made Nats Executive Planning Committee recent years Well things looking up no cliche intended con nection Executive Council Meeting January 31 broke tradition un dertook major changes personnel Committee example Homer Smith now Chairman hopefully development certain other changes will undoubtedly read about else magazine should provide desired advantages new broom various disappointments past As projected said report formally proposed Executive Council Jan uary 31 meeting East Coast location 1982 Nats ie DOVER AFB Dover DE Located very flat largely agri cultural expanse Delmarva Peninsula its area approximately 6000 acres would accommodate truly combined Nats possibility holding IN DOOR base given fourstory height three large hangars accommodate large C-S Galaxies Air Forces 436th Air Lift Wing As alternative trip great hangars Lakehurst NJ would about same distance Dover DE Willow Grove PA good old days Free Flight Soaring could fully ac commodated space spare barracks base three nearby colleges dormitory facilities Naturally coopera tion Pentagon will required un official sentiment local level quite encouraging course site would AMA District IV neighbor just south same meeting Chuck Foreman VP District IV proposed site Pine Bluff NC Chuck plan work together obtaining two sites 1982 Nats keep good thought SMILE Symposium Synopsis Central New York Model Aircraft Association held its fifth Annual Symposium New York State Fairgrounds Syracuse NY February 7 1981 successful beyond esti mates know because con ducted AMA District II membership meet ing attended 130 members actual potential CNYMAA duly chartered chapter AMA comprising following nine clubs its members Aero Radio Club Syracuse Syracuse Thunderbirds Aero Radio Society Cortland Aero Modelers Society Oswego Val ley Modelers Finger Lakes Radio Control Club Onondaga Model Aircraft Club Midstate Modelers Thousand Isainds Radio Con trol Club Mohawk Valley Radio Control Club symposium ran 9 am 6 pm featured seminars led such prominent modelers Art Schroeder Dave Brown Bob Noll Ed Izzo well showing AMA films large static Scale contest Helicopter flight demonstra tions outdoors provided interesting popular adjunct symposium credit due symposium directors Dave Seif fert Dave Mathewson Walt Throne hardworking volunteers vari ous member clubs can truly proud latest great contribution mod el aviation Joe DAmico deep sorrow report recent untimely death follow ing long illness Joe DAmico Joe lived Brooklyn NY longtime member past President Pennsylvania Ave nue Radio Control Society PARCS specialty recent years RC Scale though long modeling career embraced aspects hobby nationally known contest flier will remembered winning model B-26 Bomber featured together Joe AMA film Marvelous Miniatures Joe will re membered active participant suc cessful effort retain Floyd Bennett Field model flying site after location acquired National Park Service US Department Interior Scale Fidelity important Scale model contest So rules chap portrayed picture shot Syracuse moosium t5 000 temens ujstiit II JdI Contest Board member Rochester NY Bob fellow members Western New York Free Flight Society about hold tenth least Annual Free Flight Meet Pike NY July 11 12 1981 few Free Flight competitions district consider incumbent upon bring attention hardy breed modelers Free Flight chas er will have nine events trophies merchandise third place details contact Dave Evans Evans Street believe PO Box 157 Richburg NY 14774 Ithaca Item proud AMA film library according Peter Hopper films rate return engagement time time Petes group Ithaca Radio Control Society used Marvelous Minia tures Modelings Grand Illusions equal interest second time around double feature showing annual mall show February 7 8 Thanks Peter Thanks GEAR UP AND LOCKED May 1981 79 Youth served symposium dicated above shot AMA Delta Dart building session following picture attests great spectator interest static Scale contest portion symposium Ohio sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District III Vice-President 8534 Huddleston Street Cincinnati Dli 45238 Amociate viam-Preddesite Joe Elben 36980 Valley Forge Dr Solon OH 44139 Francis Fluharty 504 21st St. Vienna WV 26101 Corky Haisman SR 109 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackaon 1025 Walnut St. Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Shalkey 217 Euclid Aw. Scottdale PA 15683 Whew last month has hectic im beginning think born car seat strapped backside have finally resolved AMA election John Grigg new President very slim margin over Earl Witt hope believe Earl will continue active AMA administrative ly has lot offer us just didnt think right man presidency Horrace Cain overwhelmingly won Dist rict VI though supported opponent am particularly displeased outcome Council needs least maverick keep us toes Congratulations both John Horrace well others elected recently saga last month began trip Atlanta first Council meeting 1981 marathon 9 am midnight session resulted lot business being taken care particular interest District Ill has show teams other district far pyrotechnics ban lift ed some guidelines established use Another item interest CD qualification system revision number system requiring three CDs Open members sign form before sending district VP will issue questionnaire applicant questionnaire returned VP will tabulated will VP ward everything AMA Headquarters issuance license Only VPs author ized sign off CD application will honor application sent past three signatures future will require new form available AMA Headquarters three signatures As note have made application recently writing have sent out questionnaires everyone application have received havent received thing lost mail should reapply weekend following Council meet ing up Syracuse NY annual Central New York Symposium held event held New Yorks Dist rict II obviously attracts District Ill members able talk affair excellent facility very well run Hats off guys ran event well worth attending last weekend spent WRAM Show White Plains NY pri mary reason being commer cial exhibitor again able talk bunch members attended show Next weekend its Newark OH least 120 miles away following Monday leave group club meetings Allentown PA Tuesday WednesdayValley Forge PA Thursday fly home can leave Cleveland show Friday As can see its pretty full schedule Id like take opportunity apologize groups have invited attend functions turned down Being AMA VP funat least keep trying con vince myself anyway Again month have unpleasant task informing another loss ranks Warren Hitchcox MAAC President good friend knew him died sud denly heart attack February 15 too young age 57 longtime modeler Warren nearly fixture Canadian World Championship Pattern Teams active administratively sport until end presided over MAAC annual gen eral meeting dinner just hours before ing fatally stricken little white haired guy told relentless stories no longer us mourn loss extend sympathies always active wife Shirley MAAC organization has lost its greatest leader its best friend hope Shirley will remain sport shared Warren years love Shirley Delaware District Celausbia Maryland h Catalina Virginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Amodata Vice-Praddesita Wayne Abernathy 9206 Carandon 3 upper Marlboro MD 20870 Bob Champina 205 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 23806 Howed Crinpin 611 Beechwood Charlottenvllle VA 22901 V Bill Helm, 2000 Tyvola Road Charlotte NC 25210 Scossy Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DC 19909 John Praston 7012 Elvira Court Falls Church VA 22042 Charles Spear 910 Holly Lane Mockoville NC 27028 have just returned January AMA Council meeting Atlanta have good news show teams pyro technics ban has lifted can use some types pyrotechnics Basically main restrictions will clear use purotechnics local authorities obtain local permit Larry Bolich AMA Special Events Director will sending out information guideline package show teams explaining new procedures Just case havent heard John Grigg won election AMA President lanta Council meeting first meeting President change attitude way meeting conducted very pleasant changes past two years honestly believe will see lot good progress come out AMA next two years Inflation has finally hit Nats 1981 Nats will cost little year have raise basic entry fee $3500 Some event fees will also crease few dollars am sure competition types have pay higher entry fees lately local con tests entry fees will help us run bet ter Nats get qualified help entry fees will well spent things will run smoothly latest info new Headquarters building Reston own land now plan start building late 1982 early 1983 meantime have building fund program underway raise money through donations help offset cost project can part AMA Headquarters has pin called Brick Its pin gold colored brick can send $500 AMA C/O Vince Man kowski first area show support new AMA Headquarters building fund sure would like see AMA member District IV wearing bricks wonder its possible have 100% participation district pro gram really would nice see plaque lobby new building reads something like District IV Acad emy Model Aeronautics 100% parti cipation helping build building through donations Think about Speaking District IV chance 1982 Nats may district am looking two possible locations within districtone Delaware North Carolina may calling clubs areas help support develops Whats Happening District IV First State RC Club having AMA Scale Contest June 20th Delaware fly ing field Greensboro Aeromodelers renovating flying field building new spectator parking areas also adding new public ad dress system Winston-Salem RC Club will hold Sec ond Annual Cross Country Rally August 22 23 cross-country race RC aircraft Brainbusters Newsletter Bob Sifleet called Joe Boyle recently said club has arranged use field Bowie again two day contest June 6 7 June 6 will AMA events June 7 FAI events will FAI tri als Galesville June 25 26 Bob rec ommended people look NACA 44071A airfoil FAI power Brainbusters saddened death Harold Crane January 20 1981 will missed friend tough com petitor Mid-Virginia RC Soaring Championships will held Ft Lee June 6 7 will include scale event TMSS Annual Beach Boomer will held 4th July weekend Fentrass Field Charlotte NC RC Club January 24th Charlotte RC Club sponsored indoor RC display local shopping malls efforts Aeromasters Fredericksburg VA Want good idea get local parks recreation people involved model avia 80 Model Aviation tion Read quote newslet ter Modeling Class off good start class RC modeling sponsored Fred ericksburg Department Parks Recrea tion held its first meeting January 19th Seven students have signed up course including two adults understand students will building Fledglings keeping pace model will built sessions Jim Murphy coordinator project will calling some help course member Aeromasters would like observe welcome come may pressed service point after two sessions looks real good should have new batch RCers springy Thats Alabama ida gia inoippi to flice V Sooth Carolina C Tenoesoee DISTRICT REPORT Dill Mathews District V Vice-President 2712 Sw 34th St Apt 8 Gainesville FL 32608 Ausciane Vtce-Pruadusts John Gorday 115 Bayberry Lane Jackson MS 39212 Richard Jackson 108 Thornlec Charleston Heights sc 29405 Arthur Jonnson 932 Banyan Deltay Beech FL 33444 Phillip McDowell 6821 Rolling Fork Dr Nashville TN 37206 loseph Micalizzi SR 00666 Boo 1532 Faiardo PR 00648 Ed Moormen 70 Fifth St Shaliwar FL 32579 Harry Sheram P0 Box 4506 Birmingham AL 35206 Tom Thacker 2390 C Lawrenceville Hwy Decatur GA 30033 Executive Council meeting Atlanta gave opportunity visit repre sentatives several Atlanta clubs also learned Tom Thacker would able continue AVP back old job will discussing Atlanta clubs possibility forming AMA charter organization clubs improve com munications among clubs coordi nate activities South Carolina Radio Aircraft Model ers SCRAM also considering AMA char tered chapter status way SCRAM newsletter now edited Glenn Char lene Fields both very active promoting modeling throughout district Other husband wife newsletter editor teams include Jim Cynthia Baker KCRC Barnstormer Knox County TN Art Charlotte Johnson Gold Coast Flyer Flori da Like other editors have probably experienced newsletter editors dilemma hit two keys typewriter wrong will hit paper subject newsletter editors law Errors will go undetected until after publi cation Quotes Glowplug4 ap preciation good work newsletter tors will again award Top Flight Newsletter awards honorable mentions year want newsletter considered make sure sent regularly Several clubs district having fly ing site problems Fortunately can now turn Geoffrey Styles AMA Headquarters assistance has working sev eral clubs specific problems seems having fair degree success alas cant solve problems have copy new flying site film 14 minutes long clubs need clubs having flying site problems Im having mail problems mid-February received nine pounds mail postmarked November December Most ad dressed properly dont know what problem Oddly enough someone mailed copy Modellistica magazine Firenze Italy February 12 arrived February 16 Its very interesting thought Italian enough drawings pictures give good idea scope modeling Italy Puerto Rico comes picture Freddie Samboline Southern RC Mod elers Delta wing plane Members West Orange Sunfliers found themselves movies lately Cinematography Club Orlando showed up flying field asked could film some action shots film turned out very exciting movie makers decided make documentary clubs activities Check local filmmakers club Tom Mavracic Palm Beach Aero nauts wasnt crashing enough planes opted simulated encounter haz ardous obstacle other words taking Contendor down ceiling managed stick ceiling fan Theres always new way crash plane weather getting pretty again models coming out spring flying Down Florida its mostly spring winter picture below taken mid-winternote short sleeves few columns back ran picture caption explaining couldnt read note came picture author note member Lake Aircraft Radio Kontrol Society won Certificate Award Penmanship club clubs hangar flier got plaque set wheel chocks others club also re membered accomplishments past year May landings safe ones Illienin Indiana Kentucky Misoosri VI DISTRICT REPORT Horrace Cain District VI Vice-President 525 Weidner Road Buffalo Grove IL 6011913 Amaata VicePruidmsta Frank Hughes 401 5 Birch Flactsburg MO 64477 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Glenn Lee 819 Mandrake Batavia IL 60510 Helen Olsen 820 Old Bonhomme university City MO 63132 Jim Sears P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Bill Zimmer Box 72 Verne IL 61375 Thank thank vote con fidence both exhilarating humbling will try measure up worthy support please dont hesitate forward criticisms Dont shy about speaking up no uncertain terms dont like something same token Ill try receptive ideas care pass AMA Im designated spokesman Now some modelers speak up get published Ken Kern Bedford IN Bill Zimmer Varna IL have found guilty conveying considerable information concerning modeling AMA sen tence serve indefinite terms Associate Vire-Presdentn Molding nts neautirul red wfllte blue Cutlass Mr William K Ken Kern District VI AVP Ken now leans RC Fun Flies Soaring Scale has also volved CL FF modeling started rubber kits pre-teens Besides membership Hoosier Hills RC Club Ken belongs Experimental Aircraft Association National Waco Club also ham K9BEH As private pilot Ken airport manager nearly eight years Ken now sociated Naval Weapons Support Center As electronic technician Ken does lot work testing kinds batteries including computer testing Ni-Cads Will bring ole Ken some new friends some offers magazine editors Bill Zimmer Varna IL CL modeler mostly CL Stunt hope have him very soon Would Chuck Delano Bob Underwood please accept sincere gratitude tireless efforts AVPs last two years AMA members benefit dedica tion Thanks guys May 1981 81 4 Freddie has some expert help dont know thB young mans name Freddie some managed ding thB Delta Uflarles Vachon I-lying Uators GainBaville getting ready bomb drop somber note may ex press sympathies memoriam Ray Donovan 54 Rock Valley RC Flyers heart attack Paul Suwalski 30 Blue Max RC Wheeling IL cancer Both AMA members dedicated promoting model aviation will missed never gotten Calendar May 2-3 Rockford IL Rockvalley RC Cherryvale Model Fair May 16-17 Terre Haute IN RC Club Honey Creek Mall Show May 23-24 Ft Wayne IN Flying Circuits Soaring meet May 24 Palatine IL Harper College TreeTown Modelaires CL meet May 31 Pekin IL RCOpen Fun Fly Help Wanted Fox Valley Aero Club St Charles IL needs donations model air plane equipment new used St Charles Boys Home Call Roger Brint 815 758-3068 Tn-Valley RC South Bend IN has impressive schedule top dawg racing season International Miniature Aircraft Asso ciation now has charter Illinois IMAA chapter No 11 Giant Aircraft Specialists GAS spearheaded Gene Sauter Arling ton Heights IL GAS likes both Scale non-Scale lean towards sport fly-ins competition Gene B-26 marauder pilot over Europe WW II can contacted 312 255-0560 Gene also member Northwest RC Club well over 100 District VI clubs have mentioned column place make presence known nearby AMA members might get new member get RCer fly instead over hill mile away Mr Wheeley genius making not-so-good pictures look nice column Sopass along picture some wordsno charge 100% discount SOAPBOX AMA growing proj ects require employees employees contemporary Washington DC wages better require money can antici pate significant increase contribu tion next year next Executive Council meeting April 4th 5th 5th planned con sideration Bylaws changes big idea circulation revise AMAs corporate structure like business corporation directors vice-pres idents would appoint corporate offi cers bottom line concept someone wants very much remove right vote national officers can done laws changes must voted Lead er Members Contest Directors officers etc certain self-servers seeking power will bombard rhetoric about advantages such organization Im sure can see through smog STILL PROCEED WITH CAUTION Modeling arta form self-ex pression right vote form selfexpression free people promise Leader Member will never agree plan will way compromise right selectthrough own self-expres sionour national AMA officers Dont hesi tate ask other Leader Members about consideration such promise Heyspring Lets go fly Iowa Mchigae esota VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen District VII Vice-President P 0 ten 1104 tirminqham MI 48t1 2 Aggoaste VicaPrmidau James clark 4444 Woodvew Dr. NE Cdr Raoids IA 52401 Tony Italiano 1655 Revere Brookfield WI 53005 John C Lorbiecki 5847 N 67th St. Milwaukee WI 53218 Robert 0 Lundberg 4928 Tio St. Duluth MN 55804 William Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Tr. St Joaelh Ml 49085 Al Sodmore 5013 Dorsest Dr. Madison WI 53711 Ron Seam 1325 Roslyn Pontiac Ml 48064 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombrdy lane Crystai MN 55428 Duluth MN Duluth Ra dio Control Club flying ice St Louis Bay 100 200 F temperatures turnout during summer months come pictures Double Eagle Dale Carter Arnold Profitt Roy Macie jeski built Webra 61 RE pulls straight up Weighs 9 lbs 12 oz 8 lbs 14 oz club fence about coming AMA chartered News Pontiac Miniature Aircraft Club Annual Awards Most Improved Junior Robert Plater Jr Most Improved Senior Kevin Waara Most Improved Open John Newbigging Contest King Roy Pinner Mem ber Year Dave McDonald have three bullet holes powder burns attending annual meeting Association Midwestern Radi9 Control Clubs comprised about 30 clubs Michi gan Ohio Ontario 39 members present representing 20 clubs discussed contest coordinating re-districting AMA matters general Contest Coordinating central issue present through personal effort Dave Brown part Pattern event dates District III VII have re-negotiated looks like no conflicts remain schedule will finalized respective Contest Coordi nators usual procedure consider Band-Aid intend address contest coordinating question larger per spectiveareas activity/event interestwith re-study classification B-A-AA etc long range question may may related re-districting still strong feeling re-district ing although show hands meeting showed less majority message got AMA districts poorly con ceived relation areas activity geo graphical features such Lake Michigan population centers factors bear representation Executive Council Con testCoordinatingand commu nication district will task pick up some work done earlier Wayne Yeager Roy Pinner others bring subject Executive Council de velopment resolution have appointed Tony Italiano new post have called Assistant VicePresident John Griggs agreement pend ing Executive Council approval Tonys assignment will consolidate efforts AVPs District VII West First order business set up District meetings before flying season starts John Griggs con cept assistant vice-president could replacement event mid-term VP vacancy have new Contest Coordinator FF CL East Paul Smith replaces Debby lmhoff has moved off Houston thanks Debby good luck Paul Paul M Smith 11112 Dill Drive Sterling Heights Ml 48077 Possible transmitter interference locations Minnesota Isabella Eveleth Minneapolis Floodwood St James White Bear Lake Grand Marais Russell Ely Silver Bay Wisconsin Roseville Iowa Johnson Michigan Warren Ecorse Monroe Adjacent District VII Illinois East Alton Rockford Sauget De catur Indiana Evansville Portland Indianapolis Nebraska ONeill Auburn Ohio Warren Kansas City Middletown Youngstown Cleveland Canton Findlay detail write Pete Waters Kraft Midwest 7420 Seven Mile Road Northville Ml 48167 Arhansas Lsnisaea 0 New Mexict C Oklahoma C Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Ted White District VIII Vice-President 1109 Greendale Bedford TX 76021 Aociata vicPredenu Sud Friedl 5512 Southmood Little Rock AR 72205 William Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleasanton TX 78064 Dan Parsons 11809 Fulmer NC Albueuerque NM 87111 Ed Perez 1102 W Tarrant Rd. Grand Prairie TX 75050 Al Rabe 1904 Valley Oak Ct Irving TX 75081 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Bartlenville OK 74003 Cd Shearer 3416 David Metairie LA 70003 just got back first Council meet ing VP Quite experience time read will time next minutes will published no need go what happened hobby trade show Atlanta biggest have ever seen Mostly crafts too much type hobby still very interest ing Never saw miniature doll houses place 82 Model Aviation next Council meeting takes place April 4-5 Washington DC better worse daughters wedding April 4 Ill have send AVP represent District VIII Bylaws say can everything vote Im going try get April 5 relatives etc swarming house will difficult get away Ill have play ear Ive answering lot questions talking lot people about new frequency proposal Most people didnt un derstand 50 new frequencies will shared industrysame have now didnt undersantd radios will illegal 10 years discussing club meeting other night brought up tried couldnt have worse deal 1 50 new frequencies shared 2 Narrow band20 KHz have trouble now adjacent frequencies 80 KHz apart etc 3 Radios become illegal 10 years 4 expensive equipment etc etc urge read proposal study Show friends Get some opinions electronics experts would like some feedback would seem around 70 80% members AMA flying RC should get better deal 10 clear channel frequencies would better 100 shared ones answer got asked AMA about dont like come up something better answer job pay dues AMA hAs about two million dollar year budget seems would money well spent hire lawyers lobbyists etc get us least 10 clear channel frequencies cant fly three four time anyway clincher isas pointed out Buddy Irwin Scale Contest Board memberthat fly frequencies knowing shared possibilities being shot down exist good lawyer could show negligent therefore liable damage injuries caused models urge again read study pro posal let know what think tolarads as aska No IXWysmin DISTRICT REPORT Travis UsSinnis District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Aaaaclet VieePmidente Charles Brannon 2220 Mariposa Bld. Ceopar WY 82601 Cd Ccx 8209 Linden Prairie Village KS 66208 Dick Crowlay 16413 6 Stanford P1 Aurora CO 80015 Glen Lau 3701 5 44th St Lincoln NE 68606 Tim Mattarn 429 Dogwood Grefton NO 88237 Jim Ricketts 5183 Cloudas Sioux Falls 50 871 03 Lets open month congratula tions Horrace Cain District VI VP John Grigg new AMA President two men well deserved winners recent run-off election path ser vice spots within AMA sought after strong candidates anyone wants serve some 80000 people has got have heart job Its no easy task know people looking forward great things election behind us now Executive Council meeting last month covered about 50 agenda items Coun cil worked diligently atmosphere cooperation business-like dispatch Look specifics elsewhere next issue Model via tion will soon hearing about fund rais ing task financing new Headquar ters building needed facility light esca lating rent costs experienced recently expected future Forward good money raising ideas Vince Mankowski Headquarters alert some ideas him hear gold bricks lapel will soon what well dressed AMA member will want wear details later Congratulations also due Rocky Mountain Soaring Association RMSA re ceiving AMA Award Excellence welldeserved award super group sports men Denver area boast members other states believe have some memberships other countries Good work RMSA Last month introduced new associate vice-presidents month Id like know about Glen Lau Lincoln NE Glen married has three children girl two boys native Nebraskan physician private family practice holds several professional board positions related profession should give him good background assisting AMA business Glen gives modeling experiences follows began modeling early 40s usual stick tissue models pro gressed U-control late 40s SOs took time out modeling during time Marines medical school began interest Radio Control 1962 has remained prime interest occasional sortie Peanut Scale group Ive participated local Pattern contests RC am now interested RC Scale Ive participated Nats competition Pre cision Scale have Contest Director eight years Ive President Lincoln Sky Knights have man power director fot AMA Nats 1979 Lincoln am looking forward helping way can district should know Lincoln Sky Knights inter ested hosting another Nats future Welcome aboard Glen Next month some information AVP Dick Crowley Keep newsletters coming folks read interest news letter editors deserve special thanks great job Ive appointed serve AMA Scholarship Study Committee think looking increasing amount spent scholarships future have ideas input regarding scholarship program let know input better deci sions can made Its money Id like some suggestions scholar ship program should administered structured presently spend about $2000 per year last year scholarships applied nineteen young peoplethe largest number ever apply scholarship funds Four young people awarded funds according placed$1000 first $500 second $250 third fourth organization puts much emphasis edu cation encourages scholarship appears need update some thinking amounts awarded Comments please Arinsca lornia ii C Nwalla Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 2501 Armour Lane Rodoods Beach CA 90278 Amaate Vlee#madents Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lana Walnut Caek CA 84698 Alex Chisolm 1100 West Shaw Preono CA 93711 Lonnie Kroeber 2401 Zafro Cu. Lao Vegin NV 89102 John Pond 4289 Syoko Circle San Jose CA 95136 Bol Reynolds 8 Box 51 Tucson AZ 88710 Betty 5eam 3723 Snowden Ase Long Beach CA 90808 aith Whitney 14468 Jupiter Dr. Salt Lake City IJT 84117 AMAs 1980 election over Its will long remembered think something really good came out affair Consider member always says has no voice AMA affairs has proven wrong fact run-off re quired Nominating Committee formed AMA vicepresidents decided two incumbents wanted Council longer reasons varied prob ably wouldnt agree reasons keeping Nevertheless making effort write name rather scrawling X overrode system proved AMA Executive Council sacrosanct inviolate unpenetrable body has bandied about write ins Horrace Cain has returned CounciL other Earl Witt missed narrow margin 400 votes out roughly 20000 lose did after putting up violent fight reiterate believe membership large has shown AMAs leaders untouchablean expensive good lesson AMA business bigger better things am going attempt put stop name calling finger point ing has going little contro versy good can overdone feel has Along lines John Worth has given space magazine write articles under name Bear mind views expressed may general consensus AMA Executive Council 15 However dont think John would ever express view majority felt wasnt made couple long trips since last report dropping club meetings first trip San Diego visit San Diego Wingmasters Inc invited down club President Bob Cook Bob dinner prior meeting great meal enjoyed some good conversa tion during club very dynamic bunch have colorful jackets very distinctive club patch During meeting met fellow Californian name Tommy Thomp son born couple miles now live used fly Free Flight out old Western Rosecrans field should give clue long hes May 1981 83 flying models showed club film Modelings Grand Illusions thor oughly enjoyed alL next night went north fair piece visit Conejo Radio Controlled Modelers group located town Thou sand Oaks headed up President Art Addington invited after ef forts arrange meet several pre-meeting dinner came down flu day meeting spent day evening sick bed met Vince Liguori clubs Contest Director Obie Dotson Treasurer George Arra editor newsletter enjoyed excellent meal together prior meeting rued fact poor Art out commission Through efforts Vince club has unique meeting rooms Ive yet visited conference room major hospitaL enter through main entrance place too room filled overflowing members family members see movie Modelings Grand Illusions know werent hear see mel certainly enjoyed movie heard kinds good comments packing up leave next trip little longerlike Atlanta winter Council meeting re ceived good news long awaited AMA film help clubs obtain flying sites now available As matter fact have copy possession use tailored show recalcitrant landowner want use property will have him knees tears begging take land Well maybe its message isnt strong good start construction AMAs new Headquarters building has delayed March 1982 order allow us time raise some additional funds through fund drive time comes donate please intend give generously Its tax deductible too proposal before FCC may held up due change leaders Washington hope its beyond control mentioned 1982 Nats could Dover Air Force Base Delaware possibility being investigated Nats Committee passing interest fact Head quarters running out numbers put AMA licenses Number 99999 will soon reached go Well probably put letter front go four digitsAl 000 example Ah progress next Council meeting will two days Washington DC 4th 5th April day will devoted overhauling Bylaws Please write desires area way have ever thought about inviting AVPs club meet ing theres lives nearby give try dont have travel budget please dont expect cross state attend represent AMA privy AMA matters Im always ready willing try get club meeting Drop line well work something out youre putting mall show can send tabletop display booth highlight show THERMALS Alaska o 0 Monea on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District XI Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 AinOd vu Al CuIr 1607 S von Elm Poatello ID 83201 Simon Dreege 1 Boo 48 Broedview MT 59016 Ed MoCollough 53 SE 61 Portland OR 97215 Bruce Naleon 807 C vckiburg St. Sookane WA 99208 Orlando Oly Recjo 26806 Dover Ct. Kent WA 98031 Don Zipoy 21415 NB Main St. Redmond WA 98052 great pleasure announce some new officers District Xl district meeting held RAMS Symposium have met both introduction needs made rest district First fill position Jim Mccarty accepted Contest Coordinator job RC Jim ran RC scheduling meeting RAMS show shows will great job us Jim can reached 18958 Marine View Drive Seattle WA 98166 should send contest sanction forms him beginning now Jim RCer flew fight ers few years ago still dabbles person carrying type aircraft second fill much needed position Bruce Nelson Spokane Bruce has agreed fill Associate Vice-President vacancy inland empire address 807 E Vicksburg Spokane WA 99208 Bruce familiar face RC functions since manager Barons Show Team gets around Both gentlemen deserve pat back clasp hand along other AMA officers district give time pay can enjoy hobby/sport Ed McCollough AVP Oregon sent following report information Thanks Ed good weather us manage fly year will building antici pation coming contest year mind its time remind events will coming up can get planes ready because turns out some con tests will slightly different year first contest point towards will Benton County RC Modelers EXPO held Benton County fairgrounds just south Corvallis OR April 11 12 two day meet features static judging number categories including Scale non-Scale types usually swap shop operating bring no longer needed items will have District Xl meeting Saturday prob ably late afternoon would like see get input Sunday brings fun fly Adair Field great prizes supplied winners Later April either 19th 26th Sky Knights Portland will have Mudhole 81 else mudhole just south Wilsonville OR first sea plane meet new season get floats come some fun Last year weather great unlike years no rain no wind Although Oregon function re member Zillah coming up May 5t Helens will cooperate usually very well run attended meet Last year four us flew Zillah second day contest 18th May taxiing main runway heard excited voice say N - am over Scapoose St Helens blowing looked north sure enough whole top moun tain lifting off lifted off flew towards mountain guarantee have never seen anything match awesome sight laid out front us chased passed cloud Zillah ground long enough warn group say hello few old friends back plane off Port land could have stayed longer would have grounded possibly months because dust Also report printed RIC Modeler should really have listed fiction since liberties actual happenings taken After Mudhole 81 next meet will third annual Barnstormers Scale Biplane meet Sometime June towards end month 20th 27th meet will take place Delta Park year has change rules Scale air planes will flown two parts Scale Barnstorming will merged overall category Look flyers write Steve Tischler C/O will forward letter Fourth July weekend signals Northwest Miniature Seaplane contest known Haystack 81 Haystack reservoir about 15 miles out Madras OR Last year good weather came back beautiful contest works con test change rules will tried provisional basis first time bonus will awarded planes Scale appearance Scale higher bonus forewarned get bird look like real airplane Sky Knights go out make great contest hope see flying us weekend fun fly wade off Scale last weekend July will bring Flightmasters Klamath Falls OR Fun Fly Unfortunately wasnt able get last year because 5t Helens rescheduled Barn stormers contest same date July everything Ive heard indicates excel lent get-together fun goes well hope get years contest just watch August activity seems annual Lake Tapps meet run Mt Ranier RC group last year six Sky Knights went took second fourth fifth seventh ninth places Out modesty wont tell other Sky Knight placed least wasnt last very re laxing very well run meet look forward years version September brings two excellent contests close season year will same day can get both First will Vancouver Lake contest sponsored Sky Knights will floatplane contest includes fun fly events wade off Scale So far weather has fantastic contest lake shallow can walk across get plane need con test will take place 20th September weekend following 27th brings Dis fun fly Corvallis OR have attended tell well attended enjoyable contest well worth attending Since will no conflict year plan attend hope will too 84 Model Aviation JUNIO FLIGHT / ED WHITTEN 176 Wall St Sta New York NY 10005 Bostonians Fly High nice things about non-AMA unofficial events locality can fly event appeals modelers area Such case BOS TONIAN Indoor Event scale-like mod els moment know least four different styles iams Co Ltfl photo Everyone appears accept 16 span 14 QAL VA x 2 x 3 minimum fuselage box 6 maximum prop rules varia tions come minimum weight double single surface requirement charisma factor percentage Most fliers seem want crease charisma possible 10% require double surfaced covering greatest divergency opinion comes minimum weight whether flies scale-like models appreciation dura tion appearance suggestion flies em like likes em Florida MIAMA group using old 7 gram double singel surface optional 10% charisma rules Doc Martin however has modified 10 gram minimum 20% charisma Junes VI-NART West Baden IN New York City big contest February 22nd Columbia University used 1981 rules retained 7 gram minimum required double covered sur faces used 20% maximum charisma fac tor 7 gram minimum satisfied en durance fliers 10 grams would have liking scale buffs Out San Diego super-scale mod elers use old rules whop ping 14 gram minimum popular So own fact remains semi-scale indoor model event very popular New York imagination runs wild unusual plan forms San Diego popular adopt man-carrying airplane design details lettering Bostonian require ments fact Walt Mooney has drawn up plans number Bostonians modified full-size designs has given appropriate Bean Town names like Back Bay Bellanka Revere Speedster Chelsea Cardi nal Giving model real jazzy name very important element event seems type model event manufacturer could produce kit beginner could build fly Sure expert will win always does outdoor P-30 Em bryo place beginner young old can start have fun doing information history Bostonian event rules send Ed Whitten 15c stamp cover return postage AMA Indoor Postal Yep getting near showdown time Annual Indoor AMA Postal Contest Keep flying just sure send times other information Ed Whitten end April Eagle Talk last issue discussed names parts nomenclature airplane pointed out basic similarities between man-carrying free flight model airplanes Now want tell about things properties cannot seen Yes invisible just important wings stabilizers four four forces flight want talk about first can called good guys bad guys suppose wear appropriate hats two good guys THRUST LIFT two bad guys DRAG WEIGHT Its tug-of-war THRUST DRAG opposing other LIFT strug gling against WEIGHT model has four properties THRUST LIFT overcome DRAG WEIGHT model will move forward climbing flight Lets take good look diagram see just whats going 7Wegr R4q AVNT $ See THRUST trying its best pull airplane forward LIFT trying keep up air good guys give cheer YEAH right DRAG trying fiendish best hold back model WEIGHT trying pull downthe bad guysHISSSS --again. .HISSSS thats what flying about rather beginning what about next step see what makes up THRUST LIFT can help makes up DRAG WEIGHT can eliminate Now LIFT does over come WEIGHT perhaps because enough THRUST perhaps too much WEIGHT model launch will settle down long powered glide So lets see what can done help out THRUSTThis comes power rubber motor through means propeller loop 1/8th rubber doesnt job maybe two loops will. THRUST through increased power THRUST however can also increased using effi cient propeller best diameter best angle pitch blades air plane smooth well lubricated bear ing fact right rubber/propeller com bination probably just important rest model LIFTThats what wing course surface AMA Cub flat gains its lift kiting action air hitting underside surface efficient wing cambered curved efficient curve - airfoil - lift An airfoil obtains lift reducing air pressure upper surface plus kit ing action DRAGWe cant away completely bad guy doggone itwish could can reduce him minimum Good building practices important best weapon sandpaper An balsa body example covered whole forest tiny fiber hairs just eager clutch airand Sand off WEIGHTAnd course cant get rid bad guy either Outdoor models must strong enough withstand wind rough handling being blown along ground no need load down anything unnecessary Indoor models made just lightly possible strong enough withstand flight loads order fly slower less power Well thats beginningthe four forces flight inherent airplanes large small Some help some hinder course much will get now start thinking models terms improve building habits help good guys know start wondering model flies well thats will really start enjoy model airplanes next session will consider three conventional axes remember As wing bent flies plane See next month SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT May 1981 85
Edition: Model Aviation - 1981/05
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r Synopsis ot January 31 Council Meeting AMAs board ofdirectors Executive Coun cii met Atlanta GA took following actionsa detailed report will pub lished after Executive Council reviews approves official minutes meeting 1 Run-off Election John Grigg Presi dent Horrace Cain District VI VicePresident noted winners AMAs accounting firm re sponsible receiving counting bal lots 2 1981 Budget deficit budget ap proved noted continuance operations under budget would probably require dues increase following year existing services maintained 3 Executive Director Contract new contract approved next two years replacing effect since 1964 4 Membership Lists new basis mak ing membership lists available promotion model aviation activities com mercial purposes reviewed accepted 5 Youth Proposal concept AMAs founders Charles H Grant renew ing youth participation AMA programs emphasis scientific considerations reviewed possible future implementa tion 6 Pyrotechnics Ban Guidelines under AMA air show teams could permit ted safely operate pyrotechnics re viewed approved 7 AMA Blazers Purchase jackets AMA employee representatives wear public functions approvedAMA pay half employees pay half also available officers AMA subsidy 8 MAAC Magazine Sale AMAs maga zine Canadian aeromodeling association members reduced subscription rate $16 approved 9 NAA Magazine approved pro vide AMA magazine Executive Committee Board Directors AMAs parent organization National Aeronautic Association 10 Member Expulsion assistance AMAs legal counsel approved seek return AMA property preliminary con sidering revocation AMA membership privileges former air show team member 11 Nats 1-10 Personnel agreed cost additional HQ personnel brought Nats general AMA PR purposes should charged Nats operation 12 1980 Nats Planning left Nats Executive Committee decide expansion RC Soaring competition satisfaction Helicopter Soaring Inter ests 13 Nats Committee Homer Smith VP District Xl appointed new Nation als Executive Committee Chairman Smith Foreman VP District IV develop Standard Operating Procedure document Nats operations Nats Committee struc ture functions 14 Nats Communications purchase up $5000 approved upgrade Nats electronic communications equipment 15 Nats Entry lees An increase 1981 fees approved help prevent deficit Nats operations See Competition News else issue Model Aviation de tails 161982 Nats Sites Possibilitiesfor Dover DE Pine Bluff NC reviewed ap proved further study 17 Bylaws Committee John Byrne VP District II approved added basic committee consisting President Executive Director Bill Mathews VP-V Homer Smith VP-XI Micheline Madison AMA HQ 18 Chapter Achievement Establishment new award AMA chapters associa tions chartered clubs approved first go Central New York Model Aircraft Association 19 Homeowners Insurance Executive Director requested research legality publishing list companies will cover model aircraft activities 20 CD Phone Numbers AMA HQ re vise sanction form obt&m authori zation publish CD phone numbers AMA Contest Calendar 21 Officer Columns approved Executive Director have column magazine equivalent VPs approved Secretary/Treasurer column should less AMA Presi dents column 22 Alaska Mini-Nats three day 1981 Mini-Nats Anchorage AMA provide 15 free trophies approved 23 CD Qualification Effective March 15 previous requirements endorsement new Contest Director applications ap proved reinstated although also approved VP could approve en dorsements either way however use current questionnaire still required 24 Safety Committee new committee approved authority recom mend suspending Contest Director rating contest sanction extreme safety hazard situations 25 1981 Nomination Procedures procedures used 1980 election approved use again 1981 Note laws Committee consider changes future meanwhile current bylaws deadlines provide time 1981 implementation 26 AMA Numbers Due being enough five digit numbers available contin ue reserving unrenewed numbers previous holders approved begin reissuing such numbers effective March 31 meanwhile conversion alpha-numeric system approved minimize avoid need reissue numbers have normally reserved 27 Distinguished Service such award approved announcement re cipient delayed until presentation made 28 Next Meeting April 4-5 1981 Washington DC area 5th will pri m arily reviewing bylaws revision proposals AMA Scholarship Winners- -1980 Names 1980 AMA Scholarship winners have announced Scholar ship Committee Out 19 names submitted four selected Paul Munana $1000 Peter Campo $500 Theodore Tavares $250 Thomas Haar $250 total $2000 being awarded fund Top choice Paul Munana Santa Bar bara CA winner $1000 AMA Scholarship Fund will use award help finance education University California Santa Barbara major ing Mechanical Engineering 395 average placed him seventh out 546 students high school Paul entered uni versity first-rate academic credentials holding onto scholastic level Paul found time participate such high school activities Election Committee Key Club Math Club Finance Publicity Committees also achieved Honor Roll three years awarded Santa Barbara School District Top Achieve ment Honor 1979 model aviation side Paul free flighter travel up 130 miles 72 Model Aviation AMA HQ including reports AMA President Secretary-Treasurer Executive Director Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 home Taft could fly top modeling prize came May 1980 Taft won Ode Randall Memorial Trophy placing first Senior new AMA record time 51 minutes 29 seconds Previous Paul won tro phies 1979 Nats held Riverside CA four seven events entered past three years Paul has entered contests wide variety classes always keen competitor times going home trophies Paul stated application involvement model aviation has enthusiastically supported parents has resulted much happiness satis faction family Paul founding member Santa Barbara Indoor Aeromodelers Club served executive member Presently belongs Society Antique Modelers National Free Flight Society holding down parttime job help pay college tuition Paul still finds time fly well play soccer volleyball some weightlifting says model building fly ing have taught him perseverance patience self-confidence competitive spirit qualities will keep life second place scholarship amount $500 went Peter Campo Houston TX Graduating Clear Lake High School top 5% grade average 4259 45 possible Peter built up enviable rec ord member National Honor Society four years member Junior En gineering Tech nical Society winning All-State Honors Letters still making time prepare winning exhibit 1980 Hous ton Science Engineering Fair 1979 Peter won special award American stitute Aeronautics Astronautics projectA Practical Model Engine Dyna mometerwhich gained him third place Fair interest scientific projects demonstrated 1977 won second place Certificate Merit Tex Society Medical Technology exhibit Enzyme Action world model aviation Peter has entered contests built planes people twice age likes fly Slow Combat Fast Combat Sailpianes radio controlled Pylon Racers well taking part area fun flies built own design Control Line Endurance ship five 1AA original design models two original Fast Combat planes constructing other planes designed others Club mem berships include Manned Spacecraft Center Radio Control Club Clear Lake Linewinders Club Houston Area Pylon Racing Association found ing member goal pursuing higher education become chemical engineer hopes Masters Degree working will enable him help solve some future energy problems country world Rice University fortunate have such versatile alumnus May 1980 graduate Falmouth High School Theodore S Sean Tavares young man parent would proud have family Based six semesters placed first decile class 400 grade average Sean inducted National Honor Society 11th grade made Vice-President 12th grade 1979 third place three-way tie annual High School Math Examination 1980 topped group winning first place Other activities included Latin Club Math Club during four grades high school Sean has special interest World War aviation member Society WWI Historians As special project built Fokker DR-i based plans obtained Smithsonian National Air Space Museum took fifth place Scale Rheinbeck NY 1979 numerous con tests behind him Sean worked Ex perimental Aircraft Association Chapter Falmouth narrate coordinate radio controlled model flying show 1978 went assist Otis Air Base Open House same year past three years has built seven RC models other endeavors active church has volunteer worker town select men campaigns served volun teer driver Nursing Association finance university education pay modeling activities Sean worked supermarket cut grass neighbors late 1979 joined staff Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute will attending Massachusetts Insti tute Technology will pursue career engineering modeling has learned patience required design develop project hopes will able make positive contribution field aerospace fourth place 1980 awarded Thomas Haar Ventura CA graduated Ventura High School June 1980 Tom entered University Southern California September 1980 will work degree Aeronautical Engineering has interesting achievements continued page 78 May 1981 73 1981 Scholarship Program program will continue same recent years easy get involved know young per son might interested quali fiedwho perhaps doesnt receive publicationtell him/her about first step applicant very simple write AMA HQ 815 Fifteenth St. N W Washington DC 20005 request scholarship application eligible current AMA member must 1 have flown model AMA sanctioned competition 1980 1981 prior submitting application 2 high school graduate 1980 1981 Appli cations must completed returned AMA HQby May 311981 Pictured AMA Scholarship Win ners Above LR Paul Munana awarded 1st prize $1000 Peter Campo $500 award winner left Sean Tavares $250 Also winning $250 Tom Haar shown below National Car Rental Discount Now 30% National Car Rental has adv sed effec tive immediately increasing car rental discount available AMA members 30% off regular time mileage rates US under conditions outlined existing agreement AMA will necessary replace previous National Car Rental identification cards stickers issued members reflect increase Members need identify themselves pres ently being done National Car Rental will automatically offer 30% discount applicable Member pays gas used However members will receive new cards part 1981 membership pack ets Incidentally AMA members totalled over $50000 car rentals during 1979-80 Deticft Budget Approved 81 dues increase 1982 probable due inflation has drastically increased cost AMA operations contrast fact 1979 1980 produced sur pluses budget 1981 projects loss item especially reflects problem office rent will cost about $60000 year compared about $32000 last yearl AMAs previous five year lease based cost about $6 per square foot expired end February 1981 two year renewal lease signed double previous rate Washington rates much higher 15 20 dollars per square foot price range tremendous escalation prompted AMA Executive Council 1980 invest surplus previous years operations piece property upon build per manent home expected building built over next two years will ready occupancy AMAs current lease expires end February 1983 meantime Executive Council approving 1981 deficit budget has opted continue offering full nor mal membership services recent years though means going red over come deficit anticipated dues increase will necessary 1982 unless continued increases membership growth and/or reduction rate inflation makes possible avoid increase 1981 budget projects substantial membership increase about 5% about 77000 members about 81000 will enough offset projected ex penses being affected infla tion rate over twice great So dues crease seems inevitable point However amount increase may minimal perhaps dollar two Council decides basis smaller increases needed rather less frequent major creases past usual plan creases about five years apart since last big jump 1979 talk has heard about making adjustments sooner smaller increments initial decision time will come next Council meeting April 4 time complete financial report 1980 will available well preliminary results trends 1981 Council could fore make basic dues decision chance further review adjustment necessary next Council meeting August John Worth February 10 1981 MinutesExecutive Council Meeting November 15 1980 following n attendance Presi dent Earl Witt Chambersburg PA Secretary Treasurer Jim McNeill Birmingham AL Ex ecutive Director John Worth Fairfax VA District VP Cliff Piper absentappoint ed proxy John Grigg Vice-President Dis trict II John Grigg Lockport NY VP-Ill Dave Brown Cincinnati OH VP-IV Chuck Foreman Mechanicsville VA VP-V Bill Mathews Birmingham AL VP-VI Horrace Cain absenthis appointed proxy Dave Peltz Chatsworth CA VP-VII Hardy Brodersen Birmingham Ml VP-VIII John Embry Sulphur LA VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada CO VP-X Jim Scarborough Redon Beach CA VP-XI Homer Smith Seattle WA Executive Director NAA Ev Langworthy Present AMA Executive Staff Vince Mankowski Assistant Executive Director Carl Wheeley Publisher/Editor Model v/a t/on Gisele Jackson Comptroller Frank Ehling Technical Director Micheline Madison FAI/Contest Boards Director Geoff Styles Flying Site Representative Carol Merfeld Membership Department Supervisor Carl Ma roney Special Services Director Joyce Hager Executive Secretary Guests Howard Crispin USPJA President Tom Vallee John Preston Safety Advisor Mrs Worth Mrs Mankowski Mrs Styles Penny Witt regular meeting Academy Model Aeronautics Executive Council brought order 900 am Presi dent chaired meeting Before taking up agenda re affirmed previous Council action proxy voting would allowed accord ance DC Law pertaining non-profit associations I APPROVAL OF AUGUST 9 1980 COUN CIL MINUTE& general consensus minutes ap proved II SECRETARY/TREASURERS REPORT Mr McNeill advised thefollowing items A Signature Budget Presentations January 1981 budget presented Council subsequent presentations S/T signature will appear B The Flying Site Representatives G Stylesl performance date praised its excellence C A review PAl team expenses will made reported upon near future Ill REVIEW OF THE AGENDA agreed several items would taken up out sequence presented President other items added agenda IV COMMITTEE REPORT& A Headquarters Relocation Committee report Foreman Mr Foreman noted record Council unanimously approved purchase Reston property during conference call following August Council meeting Foreman asked Vince Man kowski re-explain update Council purchase details J Worth ED expressed concern problem cash flow large finan cial investment involved time loss year projected 1981 budget Further discussion deferred because subjects budget property purchase agenda B Scholarship Committee written report B Stalick J Worth recommended Committees 1980 recommendations con cerning scholarship winners accepted volving award total $2000 MOVED seconded accept Scheme 1 Scholarship Committee Report 1980 scholarship winners Munana$1 000 Campo$500 Tavares Haar$250 motion passed 10 3 abstained IX NAA Pres C RC Frequency Committee J Worth ad vised Council government ac celerating consideration frequency petition Notice Proposed Rule Mak ing NPRM process being drafted may issued year end possibility having new frequencies approved end 1981 excellent D Air Show Team Committee C Fore man reported steering committee being formed recommendations would probably agenda item next Council meeting E Executive Director Contract Committee B Mathews reported revision con tract nearly complete document could ready Council review end year V 1980 ELECTION PROCEDURE 81 82 office Two issues discussed A The possibility some candidates pres ently running office Districts VI VIII president receiving majority vote required Academys Bylaws B Whether ballots mailed member ship third class would reach destinations before November 25th deadline MOVED seconded voting deadline November 25 extended motion passed 11 1 against VIII 1 abstained XI Note ballots will counted Decem ber8 1980 MOVED seconded persons presently office will remain office until final results election determined run-off vote needed obtain majori ty winner particular district motion passed 8 5 against V S/T II IV Xl MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly run-off vote needed fice two persons receiving highest number votes initial ballot will placed run-off ballotthe run-off bal lot will sent eligible AMA members Open members office president con rinoed page 77 74 Model Aviation Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger Drive Lockport NY 14094 model aircraft world has lost yet another great very well respected individual Warren Hitchcox President Model Air craft Association Canada passed away February 15 1981 result heart attack suffered during MAAC Annual General Meeting Warren died support ing hobby dearly loved will missed deepest sympathies extended family Warren least cause very near dear himFAI sup port Canadian teams international com petitions family has asked lieu flowers memorial donation made MAAC FAI team travel fund have directed such donation made AMA Warren staunch supporter orga nization well-known differences prob lems own personal preferences still thrill building flying model aircraft brings us close togetherthe very reason existence Acade two paragraphs following reprint ed permission Dick Tichenor first appeared part Chuck Cunninghams column January 1981 issue RC Mod eler Magazine words better explain love hobby could write other day talking nonmodeling friend suddenly realized something already knew just forgotten something rest us engaged modeling last rapidly vanishing breed breed known craftsmen Okay perhaps dont really feel comfortable looking latest bird thinking about crafts manship Yep has wrinkles wing tip thumb mark squarely top epoxy paint its wings flown off looking little doggie does represent craftsmanship cre ated hands Sure used tools some power some handbut large hard work patience created pride joy Whether built kit plans ultimate joyyou designed built flew yourselfit makes no difference main overriding fact did Take good look around lifestyle today will see what Im driving Everything mass produced furniture shoes canned goods keeps cost down pride craftsmanship slowly disappearing Perhaps uninformed public tends look us grown men playing toys represent something people have lostthe ability create what really makes modeling fun thing would nice pass along children can learned modeling o help along lifes road other hobby/sport very kindest thanks RCM allow ing above reprint THE NATS Planning 1981 Nats Seguin TX area well underway event schedules becoming firm principal job assign ments well underway Due some recent changes approved Executive Council could first break-even Nats years have appointed Homer Smith Chairman Nats Executive Committee have operational questions send Homer Entry forms usual will available AMA Headquarters near future Please send self-addressed stamped envelope request entry form wont drown just falling water might stay NOT AGAIN know just finalized election time again consider nominations vice-presidents odd numbered districts Ill V VII IX XI secretary/trea surer Remembernone officers automatically renominated must nominated YOU nominations sent Nominations Committee nominees must accept writing want particular nominee get agreement submit letter nomination now fore forget Money talks says good-bye PLEA now own property Reston VA will erecting very own Head quarters building near future need help building fund campaign underway sorts paraphernalia avail able sale profits will go toward building fund can also make direct contributions tax deductible about buying life membership dedicating money building fund Industry contributions would greatly ap preciated YOUTH Some foreign governments subsidize youth aeromodeling US policy cannot WE MUST can individuals clubs chapters districts AMA foster growth aeromodeling among young people today Remember back youth consider help help wish had pay back little enjoyment have gained hobby lending hand youth Gain interest teach help lead time repay debt aeromodeling youth Flying Sites Through Public Service have seen heard old proverb blessed give receive truth can use own advantage What important flying club flying site Probably much What going get us first class pub licity own area better club-spon sored youth-oriented program Again prob ably much might fortunate club no site problems might club presently en gaged site search Whichever case can gain organizing model air craft session some young people area Boy Scouts America have aviation badge What better place start youth effort group kids could check local Board Education see would possible include model aviation curriculum somehow Tell board people model aviation develop career opportunities too busy pursuing hobby cause trouble street corners Maybe town Police Boys Girls Club always lookout projects outside people can bring activities Give try area help young boys chapter Big Brothers almost city Union would really good spot kick-off Delta Dart program churches community can bet sweet life almost involved youth club would welcome you suggest idea creative exciting short-term project like Delta Dart know very busy own lives building repairing flying own models wouldnt great let some others delights building flying machine no matter simple helping person trim make fly know what bet some young people will develop strong interest model aviation will have club members stronger organization importantly will putting something back community will make better place live Kids today have surrounded pack aged instant hungry chance something utilizes hands head together Give opportunity enjoy hobby/ sport enjoy look around average modeler will find surprise aint young anymore need young people hobby years come will still represented international events have winners bring home fame glory United States Think about something about Youll glad did Geoff Styles FLYING NEAR Al RPORTS BE CAREFUL May 1981 75 Secrstary-Treasurers Report Jim McNeiII AMA Secretary-Treasurer 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 job AMA essentially two things secretary treasurer month want give two separate reports viewpoint As Secretary synopsis Atlanta Council meeting stressing whys various Council decisions honorable Dave Brown AMA District Ill Vice-President way doing unusually fine job repre senting people has suggested type report JANUARY ATLANTA COUNCIL MEETING Mr Chuck Foreman hardworking Dis trict IV AMA VP reported progress new land purchase building construc tion Reston VA said could move within three years reason making own building simply because rent has gone out sight Washington DC want stay area near government heartbeat Bill Mathews gave update pro gram revise bylaws concepts bylaws need reworking hatched out back Thirties thingper haps 13000 plus dollars spent Presidential run-off other day could have saved adjusted bylaw governing elections Bill also recommended beginning Safe ty Advisors Committee oversee AMA Safety action speaks itself Nothing can have greater importance SAFETY must practice preach safety agree AMA Headquarters presented 1981 budget signature Mr John Worth urged Council approve budget except anticipation possi ble 1982 dues increase order maintain present services Inflation coupled im portant new areas such flying field acqui sition efforts etc necessitate such thinking realization will cost same now AMA can now provide membership list model airplane events through Use Con sent Form list available com mercial purposes important special interest groups Pyrotechnics As probably al ready know AMA banned pyrotechnics fireworks actions last year Coun cil meeting vote accept recom mendations Air Show Team Advisory Committee common sense theory AMA air show teams SAFETY conscious since thing ought know what talking about Local laws flying sites must prevail course Council voted give Canadian mod elers already belong own MAAC special magazine rate Model via tion Because fine neigh bors drop down below border participate contests discussion sending AMA Headquar ters employees 1981 Nats resolved decision send minimal number San Antonio August due bookwork etc needed Any others sent HQ general PR work will charged Nats new President Mr John Grigg nounced Homer Smith the new Nats Executive Committee Chairman means Homer will running everything Nats okay Homer very capable very easy get along Ask Nats Free Flighter Homer Smith lives Seattle has Alaska district obtained Council permission let Alaskans stage three day mini-Nats Anchorage 15 free tro phies year sounds like excellent idea looks like friend Joseph Micalizzi started something mini-Nats Puer Rico.. Contest Directors tougher CD now guys Lots members ac quired status never staged con test simply underqualified Now have take written test isnt hard study up what ing AMA rules onand overall concept screwing lid down CDs good protects contest goer Honorable Travis McGinnis very capable Vice-President District IX urged Council increase annual scholarship allowance President Grigg appointed com mittee study report back next meeting Scholarships important get young people interested modeling aviation summation Atlanta Council meet ing have good Council year have new President John Grigg good friend John Byrne smooth talking New York lawyer ever saw came back District II Also Ted White newly elected District VIII fit ted right little buddy past President Johnny Clemens sat back gratis advisor needed January meeting Colonel Ev Langworthy representing NAA also graced assembly TREASURER REPORT As Treasurer mentioned January Council suffered loss some $1226911 1980 Ohio Nats Also $2640763 lost 1979 Lincoln Nats $1371400 1978 Lake Charles Nats $2434983 dropped 1977 Nats Riverside figures add up $7673983 total cash loss last four Nats Im waiting see 1981 figures San Antonio considers local meets including triple ones quadruple ones always break least suggest something wrong somewhere need put annual Nats break basis What think Mr Bill Zimmer agrees wants know reason money loss 1980 Nats Some Peoria IL people think maybe too Nats workers rewarded free AMA dues reason personally think free AMA dues Nats work money well spent think contributing factor Bill wants 1980 financial breakdown am sending him Thomas Chapis Denton MD wrote thank January report says right after reading club people Denton area went straight FFA Administrator Mr Loya Reger Mr Reger immediately helped acquire fine flying field outskirts town new FFA Park Thanks letter Thomas thank Mr Reger flying field last directly associated AMA Treasurer stuff Mr Thomas Norton Sr Pres ident Burlington County RC Club Rancocus NJ writes Mr Wilson Chambers passed away January 7th wife has asked us express remembrance form contribution Academy President Norton sent AMA check $6500 structions apply building fund Let add new building completed near Washington DC permanent metal plaque will hanging prominently wall lobby will include name Mr F Wilson Chambers donor Further name will enshrined ever long Academy Model Aeronautics 76 Model Aviation importance affiliation National Aeronautic Association Cannot overstressed provides American representation FAI Federation Aeronautique Interna tionale official keeper aviation World Records Deeds three important international modeling figures meeting Paris France help shape FAI rules world mod eling LR Werner Koelliker Switzerland delegate Johnny Clemens FAI information Education Subcommittee Camille Gerard Luxembourg delegate way February 1981 issue under ClAM picture two important names left out errorJohnny Clem ens shown Howard Kuhn Sorry gentlemen Executive Directors View HO John Worth AMA Executive Director 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 AMA election finally over after effects lingeron Although now have answer majority voters voted put office question remains negative aspects election overshadowed positive contrast previous AMA elec tions focused personalities issues charges counter-charges usual confu sion over details what various per sonalities saying now results much concern among AMA leaders over fact about ten thousand voters supported candidate mostly unsupported peers other AMA officers attribute nature mail ings sent out so-called committee re-elect President coupled basic willingness AMA mem bers believe worst about organiza tion though large majority other members apparently either satisfied dont care since two thirds membership didnt vote situation new Its known years members join main ly insurance protection linked fact AMA clubs require AMA member ship use flying sites desired such motivation lack its no wonder people receptive nega tive message Like situation too AMA members appreciative organization some its leadership Thats tremendous challenge current officers including President need find ways encourage positive thinking pride support AMA can problems will get taken care will enjoy mem bership 1980 election helped show up sensitive issues problems cor rections improvements can made have rest 1981 1982 see can resolve differences between factions developed over past two years Meanwhile theres much happy about 1980 greatest membership year AMAs 44 year history almost 77000 memberships ahead last years rate 81000 budgeted year 60000 already signed up end February bought acre half property end 1980 upon build permanent Headquarters expand ed HQ staff offer new better services first Executive Council meeting under new AMA President John Grigg took care huge agenda items needing policy decisions short off great start 1981 looking ahead need some hindsight concerning past problems Thus shouldnt simply close door unpleasantness took up lot space magazine past year need find better way deal dissent handle constructive fashion Thats easily done since much amounts differences opinion rather right wrong Such differences make difficult generate togetherness solving problems yet getting together work out differences key making progress Good ideas survive subject ed scrutiny different back grounds talents Council members acceptable majority will prevail Thats basis AMA system nobody has cart blanche what pleases President Executive Director organization operates con sensus So whatever results discussions controversy needs some respect simply cause represents what can agreed AMA now largest sport aviation ganization free world got way during past 20 years Looking ahead next 20 shows year 2000 hori zon Whatever problems today will matter history new generation pick up left off Weve got lot proud looking now compared before Lets enjoy Minutes continued page 74 Open members respective districts offices VP Run-off ballots will sent first class mail no write-in will allowed Note also agreed consensus top two withdraws run-off vote will required deadline date run-off ballot will determined Council telephone conference also agreed Executive Director should prepare draft run-off ballots proce dures order save time case run-off vote required VI 1981 NATIONALS President distributed Nats Execu tive Committee report prepared Ron Mor gan Committee recommended separate Nats Indoor West Baden IN rest Nats Seguin TX MOVED seconded 81 Nats Committee recommendations except some scheduling details accepted motion passed 8 4 against II S/T III V 1 abstained X MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly 81 Nats schedules Com mittee report accepted except RC Soaring Helicopter NEC make recommendations next Council meeting concerning possibility time RC Soaring VII TEAM SELECTIONPROCEDURESFAI INDOOR President Witt invited Mr Tom Vallee address meeting present views concerning perceived problems FAI Indoor team selection program particu larly concerning minority representation After discussion Mr Vallee MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly 10% Indoor program partici pants join presenting program format alternate Team Selection Committees both proposed programs will ap pear ballot program participants VIII 1981 RC SOARING WORLD CHAMPI ONSH IP& President Witt advised Council would possible host RC Soaring WC San Francisco area California After question discussion period MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly AMA propose ClAM hold 1981 RC Soaring WC California during July Note President directed pres entation FAI ClAM meeting pre pared Executive Director IX RC HELICOPTER WORLD CHAMPION SHIPS POLAND 81 Executive Directoradvised Council strong possibility Poland will offer host model RC Helicopter World Championships conjunction WC full scale helicopters Worths question Council will AMA send team FAI approves such championship MOVED seconded AMA support Paris meeting December invita tion world championships RC Helicop ters Further Academy prepared send team event should take place motion passed 11 1 against V 1 abstained Pres Note Executive Director contact Helicopter leaders advise WC possibility need field team event takes place discussion Council reminded decision should made concerning fielding supporting Sport Scale team 1982 World Championships need noted fact event yet designated official FAI world champi onship category expected shortly Meantime interested Sport Scale event should told early Council will support such team done 80 allow much time possible pre pare MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly Council support Sport Scale team 1982 regardless whether event designated official unofficial FAI World Championship category X 1981 BUDGET preliminary 1981 budget re viewed explained Executive Direc tor noted loss anticipated due inflation despite projected membership increase possibility dues crease should considered near future Note since review information no action required Council time 1981 budget approval scheduled next Council meeting XI PROPERTY PURCHASE Reston property purchase plan again discussed length extension Mankowskis earlier explanations Several op tions concerning cash flow described cluding minimize effects basic AMA operations budget MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly Headquarters personnel proceed actual purchase Reston VA proper ty using judgment advan tageous financial arrangement remainder minutes November 15 1981 Executive Council meet ing will published AMA News sec tion June 1981 issue May1981 77 Scholarships continued President Ventura Aviation Explorers teacher Sunday school church member BIRDS model flying club use Mile Square Park designed FAI RC competition sailplane plans refine design performance improvements found time earn private pilots license working commercial instrument ratings simultaneously playing piano cello seriously pleasure Ventura County Symphony Orches tra also gives lessons two cello students Tom edits newsletter Ventura County Comets regularly practices novice pattern flying cuts own foam wing cores built sailplane winch developed own technique making fiberglass fuseages loves competition strives better performance has involved model aviation long can remember primary goal become airline pilot what can see has what takes Since 1970 AMA scholarships have made varying amounts applicants doubly distinguished high grades school active involvement model aviation community public service involvement also stressed desirable candidates take part activities initiator AMA Scholarchip Pro gram Sullivan Pylon Brand Products substantial contribution some years ago got program going Executive Council AMA policy making body followed suit authorized apportionment dues solicitations additional contributions fund program continuing basis Since start program AMA has awarded almost $25000 deserving young people assist further education Committee members Bob Stalick Al bany OR Cliff Telford Bethesda MD Bob Underwood St Louis MO Betty Stream Long Beach CA John Worth Fairfax VA Under leadership Chairman Stalick recommendations made annually AMA Executive Council scholarship awards SIG Scholarship Awards Choosing two names 19 eli gible easy task After very care ful scrutiny comparison model aviation achievements economic needs applicants Jill Peck Tom Croft selected receive $1000 Glen Sigafoose Memorial Scholarship Fund established 1980 honor memory Mr Glen Sigafoose Sig Manu facturing Company killed per sonal airplane during air show Sig program separate selects appli cants AMA Scholarship Program emphasis financial considerations modeling performance Jill Peck San Diego CA entered University California Los Angeles Sep tember 1980 will major Graphic Arts full schedule High School acti vities community involvement Jill also found time very active modeler entering national international proxy contests During years building fly ing Peanut Scale models gained 15 first place trophies eight second place awards numerous third places As active member Academy involvement Scale Staffel San Diego Orbiteers Jill named Member Year careful skilled builder constructs demon stration models well building testing new kits participation model aviation since age eight has helped hard working young woman develop patience con fidence crusading spirit tell world about model aviation Tom Croft Manchester MO plans follow full-time career aviation enroll ing Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach FL Already holder private pilots license Tom states active model aviation life has provided him unequaled knowledge aviation intends use intention become professional pilot cognizant skills has developed through competition other AMA fliers long list model competition successes reflect determina tion patience 1979 Nats Tom took first place Senior Modified RC Sail plane both Standard Two Meter classes established new AMA record November 1979 Category 1 Indoor Handlaunch Glider having previously set new site record March 1979 Anderson IN taking first place Indoor Handlaunch Glider event list contest wins would fill full page dedicated young man has part wide variety AMA events spanning range Peanut Scale Penny Plane Easy Bee RC Soaring hearty congratu lations go two winners first year Glen Sigafoose Memorial Scholarship Awards hope will make fine contribution world model avi ation world general did Connecticut Maine C Massachusetts Hampshire Rhode Island 0 vermont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Rt 3 Box 200 Waterville ME 04901 Amocamne Vjee-Prmdents Robert C 8rodeur 406 Main Street Nashua NH 03060 George Porker 7 Pool Or. Loe MA 01238 Mike Sctindler 5 Boklac Lodyard CT 06339 William Wilbur 6 Laurel Ave. Kittery ME 03904 Biggest thing boards right now plan put show Charles Hamp son Grant up Manchester Center VT July 4th Sammy Frey has agreed put demo Dave Brown may area will have little category show off Charlie has asked John Worth show team available since both northeastern show teams will busy already scheduled will just have wing hope have best show ever service club up Charles Hope can have some kind Rotary Wings Rotary Club Otis Model Aircraft Club led Fred Hess President CD will put nual RC Barnstormers Fly-In Show Off Sunday June 7 1981 Fred writes 23 entries last year have big beautiful area fly Also addition Barnstormers event will Sport Scale Giant Scale Barnstormer event 5 minutes flier show best flying type long its safe must impress judges beauty precision acrobatics what ever else turns at area picnics family fun fellowship Full directions site rules may writing Fred Hess PO Box 147 Waquoit MA 02536 phone number 617 5481904 have some new frequencies listed FCC printout says may have some problems 7564 Green ville Cranston Black Plain RI Farming ton NH Holyoke MA Trumbull CT 78 Model Aviation vvarren MIXcflCOX just egInnmng nis iUtfl year President Model Aeronautics Association canada died February 15 famous competitor having member canadas RC Aerobatics tuam times also canadas voting delegate FAIs committee International Aero Modeling cIAMI great friend AMA often worked closely USA officers shown leftl shared MAAC booth AMA Executive Director John Worth Hobby 80 trade show last year Toronto Pictured above Tom croft two Glen Sigafoose Memorial Scholarship award winners Unfortunately no photograph available Jill Peck other winner Both students selected receive financial awards $1000 7296 in Hartford Hamden CT 7216 Wallingford CT 7240 Waterbury CT lots Watt mobiles Illinois Colorado Indiana Louisiana Maryland Michigan Minnesota Missouri New York Ohio Oregon Pennsylvania Texas 7232 and 7224 stations using 120 Watts 500 Watts 7208 Alabama Kansas Kentucky Louisiana New Mexico Pennsylvania Texas has 750 Watt 250 Watt mobile 7208 Please note correct address phone numbers ago reversed home calls going business phone unanswered during evenings weekends Home address Route 3 Box 200 Water yule ME 04901 Home phone 207 8734685 Work phone 207 453-9381 Kennebec Valley Model Aviators off running flying writing gaining lots momentum two flying fields plan rotate monthly meetings between three areas around Waterville Augusta ME New Jersey nrk II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11 361 Auoaan Vtce#vaaidmts Pete Bianchini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10706 F rink Dreach 9 Willow Ave. Piscataway NJ 08864 Hank Ukea 46 Cory Or. Tom River NJ 06753 Adam Settler 50 Randi Rd. No A2 Schenectady NY 12309 Walt Throne 206 Windemere Rd Syracuse NY 13219 Second District Thoughts hottest happiest news writing elec tion own John Grigg Presidency AMA Having worked John capacity another during last six years can assure development certainly step right direction heartiest congratulations Johnand course Joan Grigg helpful very worth cause East Coast Nats Last report discussed selects Nats site year re ferred widespread expressions District II dissatisfaction choices location made Nats Executive Planning Committee recent years Well things looking up no cliche intended con nection Executive Council Meeting January 31 broke tradition un dertook major changes personnel Committee example Homer Smith now Chairman hopefully development certain other changes will undoubtedly read about else magazine should provide desired advantages new broom various disappointments past As projected said report formally proposed Executive Council Jan uary 31 meeting East Coast location 1982 Nats ie DOVER AFB Dover DE Located very flat largely agri cultural expanse Delmarva Peninsula its area approximately 6000 acres would accommodate truly combined Nats possibility holding IN DOOR base given fourstory height three large hangars accommodate large C-S Galaxies Air Forces 436th Air Lift Wing As alternative trip great hangars Lakehurst NJ would about same distance Dover DE Willow Grove PA good old days Free Flight Soaring could fully ac commodated space spare barracks base three nearby colleges dormitory facilities Naturally coopera tion Pentagon will required un official sentiment local level quite encouraging course site would AMA District IV neighbor just south same meeting Chuck Foreman VP District IV proposed site Pine Bluff NC Chuck plan work together obtaining two sites 1982 Nats keep good thought SMILE Symposium Synopsis Central New York Model Aircraft Association held its fifth Annual Symposium New York State Fairgrounds Syracuse NY February 7 1981 successful beyond esti mates know because con ducted AMA District II membership meet ing attended 130 members actual potential CNYMAA duly chartered chapter AMA comprising following nine clubs its members Aero Radio Club Syracuse Syracuse Thunderbirds Aero Radio Society Cortland Aero Modelers Society Oswego Val ley Modelers Finger Lakes Radio Control Club Onondaga Model Aircraft Club Midstate Modelers Thousand Isainds Radio Con trol Club Mohawk Valley Radio Control Club symposium ran 9 am 6 pm featured seminars led such prominent modelers Art Schroeder Dave Brown Bob Noll Ed Izzo well showing AMA films large static Scale contest Helicopter flight demonstra tions outdoors provided interesting popular adjunct symposium credit due symposium directors Dave Seif fert Dave Mathewson Walt Throne hardworking volunteers vari ous member clubs can truly proud latest great contribution mod el aviation Joe DAmico deep sorrow report recent untimely death follow ing long illness Joe DAmico Joe lived Brooklyn NY longtime member past President Pennsylvania Ave nue Radio Control Society PARCS specialty recent years RC Scale though long modeling career embraced aspects hobby nationally known contest flier will remembered winning model B-26 Bomber featured together Joe AMA film Marvelous Miniatures Joe will re membered active participant suc cessful effort retain Floyd Bennett Field model flying site after location acquired National Park Service US Department Interior Scale Fidelity important Scale model contest So rules chap portrayed picture shot Syracuse moosium t5 000 temens ujstiit II JdI Contest Board member Rochester NY Bob fellow members Western New York Free Flight Society about hold tenth least Annual Free Flight Meet Pike NY July 11 12 1981 few Free Flight competitions district consider incumbent upon bring attention hardy breed modelers Free Flight chas er will have nine events trophies merchandise third place details contact Dave Evans Evans Street believe PO Box 157 Richburg NY 14774 Ithaca Item proud AMA film library according Peter Hopper films rate return engagement time time Petes group Ithaca Radio Control Society used Marvelous Minia tures Modelings Grand Illusions equal interest second time around double feature showing annual mall show February 7 8 Thanks Peter Thanks GEAR UP AND LOCKED May 1981 79 Youth served symposium dicated above shot AMA Delta Dart building session following picture attests great spectator interest static Scale contest portion symposium Ohio sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District III Vice-President 8534 Huddleston Street Cincinnati Dli 45238 Amociate viam-Preddesite Joe Elben 36980 Valley Forge Dr Solon OH 44139 Francis Fluharty 504 21st St. Vienna WV 26101 Corky Haisman SR 109 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackaon 1025 Walnut St. Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Shalkey 217 Euclid Aw. Scottdale PA 15683 Whew last month has hectic im beginning think born car seat strapped backside have finally resolved AMA election John Grigg new President very slim margin over Earl Witt hope believe Earl will continue active AMA administrative ly has lot offer us just didnt think right man presidency Horrace Cain overwhelmingly won Dist rict VI though supported opponent am particularly displeased outcome Council needs least maverick keep us toes Congratulations both John Horrace well others elected recently saga last month began trip Atlanta first Council meeting 1981 marathon 9 am midnight session resulted lot business being taken care particular interest District Ill has show teams other district far pyrotechnics ban lift ed some guidelines established use Another item interest CD qualification system revision number system requiring three CDs Open members sign form before sending district VP will issue questionnaire applicant questionnaire returned VP will tabulated will VP ward everything AMA Headquarters issuance license Only VPs author ized sign off CD application will honor application sent past three signatures future will require new form available AMA Headquarters three signatures As note have made application recently writing have sent out questionnaires everyone application have received havent received thing lost mail should reapply weekend following Council meet ing up Syracuse NY annual Central New York Symposium held event held New Yorks Dist rict II obviously attracts District Ill members able talk affair excellent facility very well run Hats off guys ran event well worth attending last weekend spent WRAM Show White Plains NY pri mary reason being commer cial exhibitor again able talk bunch members attended show Next weekend its Newark OH least 120 miles away following Monday leave group club meetings Allentown PA Tuesday WednesdayValley Forge PA Thursday fly home can leave Cleveland show Friday As can see its pretty full schedule Id like take opportunity apologize groups have invited attend functions turned down Being AMA VP funat least keep trying con vince myself anyway Again month have unpleasant task informing another loss ranks Warren Hitchcox MAAC President good friend knew him died sud denly heart attack February 15 too young age 57 longtime modeler Warren nearly fixture Canadian World Championship Pattern Teams active administratively sport until end presided over MAAC annual gen eral meeting dinner just hours before ing fatally stricken little white haired guy told relentless stories no longer us mourn loss extend sympathies always active wife Shirley MAAC organization has lost its greatest leader its best friend hope Shirley will remain sport shared Warren years love Shirley Delaware District Celausbia Maryland h Catalina Virginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Amodata Vice-Praddesita Wayne Abernathy 9206 Carandon 3 upper Marlboro MD 20870 Bob Champina 205 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 23806 Howed Crinpin 611 Beechwood Charlottenvllle VA 22901 V Bill Helm, 2000 Tyvola Road Charlotte NC 25210 Scossy Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DC 19909 John Praston 7012 Elvira Court Falls Church VA 22042 Charles Spear 910 Holly Lane Mockoville NC 27028 have just returned January AMA Council meeting Atlanta have good news show teams pyro technics ban has lifted can use some types pyrotechnics Basically main restrictions will clear use purotechnics local authorities obtain local permit Larry Bolich AMA Special Events Director will sending out information guideline package show teams explaining new procedures Just case havent heard John Grigg won election AMA President lanta Council meeting first meeting President change attitude way meeting conducted very pleasant changes past two years honestly believe will see lot good progress come out AMA next two years Inflation has finally hit Nats 1981 Nats will cost little year have raise basic entry fee $3500 Some event fees will also crease few dollars am sure competition types have pay higher entry fees lately local con tests entry fees will help us run bet ter Nats get qualified help entry fees will well spent things will run smoothly latest info new Headquarters building Reston own land now plan start building late 1982 early 1983 meantime have building fund program underway raise money through donations help offset cost project can part AMA Headquarters has pin called Brick Its pin gold colored brick can send $500 AMA C/O Vince Man kowski first area show support new AMA Headquarters building fund sure would like see AMA member District IV wearing bricks wonder its possible have 100% participation district pro gram really would nice see plaque lobby new building reads something like District IV Acad emy Model Aeronautics 100% parti cipation helping build building through donations Think about Speaking District IV chance 1982 Nats may district am looking two possible locations within districtone Delaware North Carolina may calling clubs areas help support develops Whats Happening District IV First State RC Club having AMA Scale Contest June 20th Delaware fly ing field Greensboro Aeromodelers renovating flying field building new spectator parking areas also adding new public ad dress system Winston-Salem RC Club will hold Sec ond Annual Cross Country Rally August 22 23 cross-country race RC aircraft Brainbusters Newsletter Bob Sifleet called Joe Boyle recently said club has arranged use field Bowie again two day contest June 6 7 June 6 will AMA events June 7 FAI events will FAI tri als Galesville June 25 26 Bob rec ommended people look NACA 44071A airfoil FAI power Brainbusters saddened death Harold Crane January 20 1981 will missed friend tough com petitor Mid-Virginia RC Soaring Championships will held Ft Lee June 6 7 will include scale event TMSS Annual Beach Boomer will held 4th July weekend Fentrass Field Charlotte NC RC Club January 24th Charlotte RC Club sponsored indoor RC display local shopping malls efforts Aeromasters Fredericksburg VA Want good idea get local parks recreation people involved model avia 80 Model Aviation tion Read quote newslet ter Modeling Class off good start class RC modeling sponsored Fred ericksburg Department Parks Recrea tion held its first meeting January 19th Seven students have signed up course including two adults understand students will building Fledglings keeping pace model will built sessions Jim Murphy coordinator project will calling some help course member Aeromasters would like observe welcome come may pressed service point after two sessions looks real good should have new batch RCers springy Thats Alabama ida gia inoippi to flice V Sooth Carolina C Tenoesoee DISTRICT REPORT Dill Mathews District V Vice-President 2712 Sw 34th St Apt 8 Gainesville FL 32608 Ausciane Vtce-Pruadusts John Gorday 115 Bayberry Lane Jackson MS 39212 Richard Jackson 108 Thornlec Charleston Heights sc 29405 Arthur Jonnson 932 Banyan Deltay Beech FL 33444 Phillip McDowell 6821 Rolling Fork Dr Nashville TN 37206 loseph Micalizzi SR 00666 Boo 1532 Faiardo PR 00648 Ed Moormen 70 Fifth St Shaliwar FL 32579 Harry Sheram P0 Box 4506 Birmingham AL 35206 Tom Thacker 2390 C Lawrenceville Hwy Decatur GA 30033 Executive Council meeting Atlanta gave opportunity visit repre sentatives several Atlanta clubs also learned Tom Thacker would able continue AVP back old job will discussing Atlanta clubs possibility forming AMA charter organization clubs improve com munications among clubs coordi nate activities South Carolina Radio Aircraft Model ers SCRAM also considering AMA char tered chapter status way SCRAM newsletter now edited Glenn Char lene Fields both very active promoting modeling throughout district Other husband wife newsletter editor teams include Jim Cynthia Baker KCRC Barnstormer Knox County TN Art Charlotte Johnson Gold Coast Flyer Flori da Like other editors have probably experienced newsletter editors dilemma hit two keys typewriter wrong will hit paper subject newsletter editors law Errors will go undetected until after publi cation Quotes Glowplug4 ap preciation good work newsletter tors will again award Top Flight Newsletter awards honorable mentions year want newsletter considered make sure sent regularly Several clubs district having fly ing site problems Fortunately can now turn Geoffrey Styles AMA Headquarters assistance has working sev eral clubs specific problems seems having fair degree success alas cant solve problems have copy new flying site film 14 minutes long clubs need clubs having flying site problems Im having mail problems mid-February received nine pounds mail postmarked November December Most ad dressed properly dont know what problem Oddly enough someone mailed copy Modellistica magazine Firenze Italy February 12 arrived February 16 Its very interesting thought Italian enough drawings pictures give good idea scope modeling Italy Puerto Rico comes picture Freddie Samboline Southern RC Mod elers Delta wing plane Members West Orange Sunfliers found themselves movies lately Cinematography Club Orlando showed up flying field asked could film some action shots film turned out very exciting movie makers decided make documentary clubs activities Check local filmmakers club Tom Mavracic Palm Beach Aero nauts wasnt crashing enough planes opted simulated encounter haz ardous obstacle other words taking Contendor down ceiling managed stick ceiling fan Theres always new way crash plane weather getting pretty again models coming out spring flying Down Florida its mostly spring winter picture below taken mid-winternote short sleeves few columns back ran picture caption explaining couldnt read note came picture author note member Lake Aircraft Radio Kontrol Society won Certificate Award Penmanship club clubs hangar flier got plaque set wheel chocks others club also re membered accomplishments past year May landings safe ones Illienin Indiana Kentucky Misoosri VI DISTRICT REPORT Horrace Cain District VI Vice-President 525 Weidner Road Buffalo Grove IL 6011913 Amaata VicePruidmsta Frank Hughes 401 5 Birch Flactsburg MO 64477 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Glenn Lee 819 Mandrake Batavia IL 60510 Helen Olsen 820 Old Bonhomme university City MO 63132 Jim Sears P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Bill Zimmer Box 72 Verne IL 61375 Thank thank vote con fidence both exhilarating humbling will try measure up worthy support please dont hesitate forward criticisms Dont shy about speaking up no uncertain terms dont like something same token Ill try receptive ideas care pass AMA Im designated spokesman Now some modelers speak up get published Ken Kern Bedford IN Bill Zimmer Varna IL have found guilty conveying considerable information concerning modeling AMA sen tence serve indefinite terms Associate Vire-Presdentn Molding nts neautirul red wfllte blue Cutlass Mr William K Ken Kern District VI AVP Ken now leans RC Fun Flies Soaring Scale has also volved CL FF modeling started rubber kits pre-teens Besides membership Hoosier Hills RC Club Ken belongs Experimental Aircraft Association National Waco Club also ham K9BEH As private pilot Ken airport manager nearly eight years Ken now sociated Naval Weapons Support Center As electronic technician Ken does lot work testing kinds batteries including computer testing Ni-Cads Will bring ole Ken some new friends some offers magazine editors Bill Zimmer Varna IL CL modeler mostly CL Stunt hope have him very soon Would Chuck Delano Bob Underwood please accept sincere gratitude tireless efforts AVPs last two years AMA members benefit dedica tion Thanks guys May 1981 81 4 Freddie has some expert help dont know thB young mans name Freddie some managed ding thB Delta Uflarles Vachon I-lying Uators GainBaville getting ready bomb drop somber note may ex press sympathies memoriam Ray Donovan 54 Rock Valley RC Flyers heart attack Paul Suwalski 30 Blue Max RC Wheeling IL cancer Both AMA members dedicated promoting model aviation will missed never gotten Calendar May 2-3 Rockford IL Rockvalley RC Cherryvale Model Fair May 16-17 Terre Haute IN RC Club Honey Creek Mall Show May 23-24 Ft Wayne IN Flying Circuits Soaring meet May 24 Palatine IL Harper College TreeTown Modelaires CL meet May 31 Pekin IL RCOpen Fun Fly Help Wanted Fox Valley Aero Club St Charles IL needs donations model air plane equipment new used St Charles Boys Home Call Roger Brint 815 758-3068 Tn-Valley RC South Bend IN has impressive schedule top dawg racing season International Miniature Aircraft Asso ciation now has charter Illinois IMAA chapter No 11 Giant Aircraft Specialists GAS spearheaded Gene Sauter Arling ton Heights IL GAS likes both Scale non-Scale lean towards sport fly-ins competition Gene B-26 marauder pilot over Europe WW II can contacted 312 255-0560 Gene also member Northwest RC Club well over 100 District VI clubs have mentioned column place make presence known nearby AMA members might get new member get RCer fly instead over hill mile away Mr Wheeley genius making not-so-good pictures look nice column Sopass along picture some wordsno charge 100% discount SOAPBOX AMA growing proj ects require employees employees contemporary Washington DC wages better require money can antici pate significant increase contribu tion next year next Executive Council meeting April 4th 5th 5th planned con sideration Bylaws changes big idea circulation revise AMAs corporate structure like business corporation directors vice-pres idents would appoint corporate offi cers bottom line concept someone wants very much remove right vote national officers can done laws changes must voted Lead er Members Contest Directors officers etc certain self-servers seeking power will bombard rhetoric about advantages such organization Im sure can see through smog STILL PROCEED WITH CAUTION Modeling arta form self-ex pression right vote form selfexpression free people promise Leader Member will never agree plan will way compromise right selectthrough own self-expres sionour national AMA officers Dont hesi tate ask other Leader Members about consideration such promise Heyspring Lets go fly Iowa Mchigae esota VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen District VII Vice-President P 0 ten 1104 tirminqham MI 48t1 2 Aggoaste VicaPrmidau James clark 4444 Woodvew Dr. NE Cdr Raoids IA 52401 Tony Italiano 1655 Revere Brookfield WI 53005 John C Lorbiecki 5847 N 67th St. Milwaukee WI 53218 Robert 0 Lundberg 4928 Tio St. Duluth MN 55804 William Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Tr. St Joaelh Ml 49085 Al Sodmore 5013 Dorsest Dr. Madison WI 53711 Ron Seam 1325 Roslyn Pontiac Ml 48064 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombrdy lane Crystai MN 55428 Duluth MN Duluth Ra dio Control Club flying ice St Louis Bay 100 200 F temperatures turnout during summer months come pictures Double Eagle Dale Carter Arnold Profitt Roy Macie jeski built Webra 61 RE pulls straight up Weighs 9 lbs 12 oz 8 lbs 14 oz club fence about coming AMA chartered News Pontiac Miniature Aircraft Club Annual Awards Most Improved Junior Robert Plater Jr Most Improved Senior Kevin Waara Most Improved Open John Newbigging Contest King Roy Pinner Mem ber Year Dave McDonald have three bullet holes powder burns attending annual meeting Association Midwestern Radi9 Control Clubs comprised about 30 clubs Michi gan Ohio Ontario 39 members present representing 20 clubs discussed contest coordinating re-districting AMA matters general Contest Coordinating central issue present through personal effort Dave Brown part Pattern event dates District III VII have re-negotiated looks like no conflicts remain schedule will finalized respective Contest Coordi nators usual procedure consider Band-Aid intend address contest coordinating question larger per spectiveareas activity/event interestwith re-study classification B-A-AA etc long range question may may related re-districting still strong feeling re-district ing although show hands meeting showed less majority message got AMA districts poorly con ceived relation areas activity geo graphical features such Lake Michigan population centers factors bear representation Executive Council Con testCoordinatingand commu nication district will task pick up some work done earlier Wayne Yeager Roy Pinner others bring subject Executive Council de velopment resolution have appointed Tony Italiano new post have called Assistant VicePresident John Griggs agreement pend ing Executive Council approval Tonys assignment will consolidate efforts AVPs District VII West First order business set up District meetings before flying season starts John Griggs con cept assistant vice-president could replacement event mid-term VP vacancy have new Contest Coordinator FF CL East Paul Smith replaces Debby lmhoff has moved off Houston thanks Debby good luck Paul Paul M Smith 11112 Dill Drive Sterling Heights Ml 48077 Possible transmitter interference locations Minnesota Isabella Eveleth Minneapolis Floodwood St James White Bear Lake Grand Marais Russell Ely Silver Bay Wisconsin Roseville Iowa Johnson Michigan Warren Ecorse Monroe Adjacent District VII Illinois East Alton Rockford Sauget De catur Indiana Evansville Portland Indianapolis Nebraska ONeill Auburn Ohio Warren Kansas City Middletown Youngstown Cleveland Canton Findlay detail write Pete Waters Kraft Midwest 7420 Seven Mile Road Northville Ml 48167 Arhansas Lsnisaea 0 New Mexict C Oklahoma C Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Ted White District VIII Vice-President 1109 Greendale Bedford TX 76021 Aociata vicPredenu Sud Friedl 5512 Southmood Little Rock AR 72205 William Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleasanton TX 78064 Dan Parsons 11809 Fulmer NC Albueuerque NM 87111 Ed Perez 1102 W Tarrant Rd. Grand Prairie TX 75050 Al Rabe 1904 Valley Oak Ct Irving TX 75081 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Bartlenville OK 74003 Cd Shearer 3416 David Metairie LA 70003 just got back first Council meet ing VP Quite experience time read will time next minutes will published no need go what happened hobby trade show Atlanta biggest have ever seen Mostly crafts too much type hobby still very interest ing Never saw miniature doll houses place 82 Model Aviation next Council meeting takes place April 4-5 Washington DC better worse daughters wedding April 4 Ill have send AVP represent District VIII Bylaws say can everything vote Im going try get April 5 relatives etc swarming house will difficult get away Ill have play ear Ive answering lot questions talking lot people about new frequency proposal Most people didnt un derstand 50 new frequencies will shared industrysame have now didnt undersantd radios will illegal 10 years discussing club meeting other night brought up tried couldnt have worse deal 1 50 new frequencies shared 2 Narrow band20 KHz have trouble now adjacent frequencies 80 KHz apart etc 3 Radios become illegal 10 years 4 expensive equipment etc etc urge read proposal study Show friends Get some opinions electronics experts would like some feedback would seem around 70 80% members AMA flying RC should get better deal 10 clear channel frequencies would better 100 shared ones answer got asked AMA about dont like come up something better answer job pay dues AMA hAs about two million dollar year budget seems would money well spent hire lawyers lobbyists etc get us least 10 clear channel frequencies cant fly three four time anyway clincher isas pointed out Buddy Irwin Scale Contest Board memberthat fly frequencies knowing shared possibilities being shot down exist good lawyer could show negligent therefore liable damage injuries caused models urge again read study pro posal let know what think tolarads as aska No IXWysmin DISTRICT REPORT Travis UsSinnis District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Aaaaclet VieePmidente Charles Brannon 2220 Mariposa Bld. Ceopar WY 82601 Cd Ccx 8209 Linden Prairie Village KS 66208 Dick Crowlay 16413 6 Stanford P1 Aurora CO 80015 Glen Lau 3701 5 44th St Lincoln NE 68606 Tim Mattarn 429 Dogwood Grefton NO 88237 Jim Ricketts 5183 Cloudas Sioux Falls 50 871 03 Lets open month congratula tions Horrace Cain District VI VP John Grigg new AMA President two men well deserved winners recent run-off election path ser vice spots within AMA sought after strong candidates anyone wants serve some 80000 people has got have heart job Its no easy task know people looking forward great things election behind us now Executive Council meeting last month covered about 50 agenda items Coun cil worked diligently atmosphere cooperation business-like dispatch Look specifics elsewhere next issue Model via tion will soon hearing about fund rais ing task financing new Headquar ters building needed facility light esca lating rent costs experienced recently expected future Forward good money raising ideas Vince Mankowski Headquarters alert some ideas him hear gold bricks lapel will soon what well dressed AMA member will want wear details later Congratulations also due Rocky Mountain Soaring Association RMSA re ceiving AMA Award Excellence welldeserved award super group sports men Denver area boast members other states believe have some memberships other countries Good work RMSA Last month introduced new associate vice-presidents month Id like know about Glen Lau Lincoln NE Glen married has three children girl two boys native Nebraskan physician private family practice holds several professional board positions related profession should give him good background assisting AMA business Glen gives modeling experiences follows began modeling early 40s usual stick tissue models pro gressed U-control late 40s SOs took time out modeling during time Marines medical school began interest Radio Control 1962 has remained prime interest occasional sortie Peanut Scale group Ive participated local Pattern contests RC am now interested RC Scale Ive participated Nats competition Pre cision Scale have Contest Director eight years Ive President Lincoln Sky Knights have man power director fot AMA Nats 1979 Lincoln am looking forward helping way can district should know Lincoln Sky Knights inter ested hosting another Nats future Welcome aboard Glen Next month some information AVP Dick Crowley Keep newsletters coming folks read interest news letter editors deserve special thanks great job Ive appointed serve AMA Scholarship Study Committee think looking increasing amount spent scholarships future have ideas input regarding scholarship program let know input better deci sions can made Its money Id like some suggestions scholar ship program should administered structured presently spend about $2000 per year last year scholarships applied nineteen young peoplethe largest number ever apply scholarship funds Four young people awarded funds according placed$1000 first $500 second $250 third fourth organization puts much emphasis edu cation encourages scholarship appears need update some thinking amounts awarded Comments please Arinsca lornia ii C Nwalla Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 2501 Armour Lane Rodoods Beach CA 90278 Amaate Vlee#madents Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lana Walnut Caek CA 84698 Alex Chisolm 1100 West Shaw Preono CA 93711 Lonnie Kroeber 2401 Zafro Cu. Lao Vegin NV 89102 John Pond 4289 Syoko Circle San Jose CA 95136 Bol Reynolds 8 Box 51 Tucson AZ 88710 Betty 5eam 3723 Snowden Ase Long Beach CA 90808 aith Whitney 14468 Jupiter Dr. Salt Lake City IJT 84117 AMAs 1980 election over Its will long remembered think something really good came out affair Consider member always says has no voice AMA affairs has proven wrong fact run-off re quired Nominating Committee formed AMA vicepresidents decided two incumbents wanted Council longer reasons varied prob ably wouldnt agree reasons keeping Nevertheless making effort write name rather scrawling X overrode system proved AMA Executive Council sacrosanct inviolate unpenetrable body has bandied about write ins Horrace Cain has returned CounciL other Earl Witt missed narrow margin 400 votes out roughly 20000 lose did after putting up violent fight reiterate believe membership large has shown AMAs leaders untouchablean expensive good lesson AMA business bigger better things am going attempt put stop name calling finger point ing has going little contro versy good can overdone feel has Along lines John Worth has given space magazine write articles under name Bear mind views expressed may general consensus AMA Executive Council 15 However dont think John would ever express view majority felt wasnt made couple long trips since last report dropping club meetings first trip San Diego visit San Diego Wingmasters Inc invited down club President Bob Cook Bob dinner prior meeting great meal enjoyed some good conversa tion during club very dynamic bunch have colorful jackets very distinctive club patch During meeting met fellow Californian name Tommy Thomp son born couple miles now live used fly Free Flight out old Western Rosecrans field should give clue long hes May 1981 83 flying models showed club film Modelings Grand Illusions thor oughly enjoyed alL next night went north fair piece visit Conejo Radio Controlled Modelers group located town Thou sand Oaks headed up President Art Addington invited after ef forts arrange meet several pre-meeting dinner came down flu day meeting spent day evening sick bed met Vince Liguori clubs Contest Director Obie Dotson Treasurer George Arra editor newsletter enjoyed excellent meal together prior meeting rued fact poor Art out commission Through efforts Vince club has unique meeting rooms Ive yet visited conference room major hospitaL enter through main entrance place too room filled overflowing members family members see movie Modelings Grand Illusions know werent hear see mel certainly enjoyed movie heard kinds good comments packing up leave next trip little longerlike Atlanta winter Council meeting re ceived good news long awaited AMA film help clubs obtain flying sites now available As matter fact have copy possession use tailored show recalcitrant landowner want use property will have him knees tears begging take land Well maybe its message isnt strong good start construction AMAs new Headquarters building has delayed March 1982 order allow us time raise some additional funds through fund drive time comes donate please intend give generously Its tax deductible too proposal before FCC may held up due change leaders Washington hope its beyond control mentioned 1982 Nats could Dover Air Force Base Delaware possibility being investigated Nats Committee passing interest fact Head quarters running out numbers put AMA licenses Number 99999 will soon reached go Well probably put letter front go four digitsAl 000 example Ah progress next Council meeting will two days Washington DC 4th 5th April day will devoted overhauling Bylaws Please write desires area way have ever thought about inviting AVPs club meet ing theres lives nearby give try dont have travel budget please dont expect cross state attend represent AMA privy AMA matters Im always ready willing try get club meeting Drop line well work something out youre putting mall show can send tabletop display booth highlight show THERMALS Alaska o 0 Monea on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District XI Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 AinOd vu Al CuIr 1607 S von Elm Poatello ID 83201 Simon Dreege 1 Boo 48 Broedview MT 59016 Ed MoCollough 53 SE 61 Portland OR 97215 Bruce Naleon 807 C vckiburg St. Sookane WA 99208 Orlando Oly Recjo 26806 Dover Ct. Kent WA 98031 Don Zipoy 21415 NB Main St. Redmond WA 98052 great pleasure announce some new officers District Xl district meeting held RAMS Symposium have met both introduction needs made rest district First fill position Jim Mccarty accepted Contest Coordinator job RC Jim ran RC scheduling meeting RAMS show shows will great job us Jim can reached 18958 Marine View Drive Seattle WA 98166 should send contest sanction forms him beginning now Jim RCer flew fight ers few years ago still dabbles person carrying type aircraft second fill much needed position Bruce Nelson Spokane Bruce has agreed fill Associate Vice-President vacancy inland empire address 807 E Vicksburg Spokane WA 99208 Bruce familiar face RC functions since manager Barons Show Team gets around Both gentlemen deserve pat back clasp hand along other AMA officers district give time pay can enjoy hobby/sport Ed McCollough AVP Oregon sent following report information Thanks Ed good weather us manage fly year will building antici pation coming contest year mind its time remind events will coming up can get planes ready because turns out some con tests will slightly different year first contest point towards will Benton County RC Modelers EXPO held Benton County fairgrounds just south Corvallis OR April 11 12 two day meet features static judging number categories including Scale non-Scale types usually swap shop operating bring no longer needed items will have District Xl meeting Saturday prob ably late afternoon would like see get input Sunday brings fun fly Adair Field great prizes supplied winners Later April either 19th 26th Sky Knights Portland will have Mudhole 81 else mudhole just south Wilsonville OR first sea plane meet new season get floats come some fun Last year weather great unlike years no rain no wind Although Oregon function re member Zillah coming up May 5t Helens will cooperate usually very well run attended meet Last year four us flew Zillah second day contest 18th May taxiing main runway heard excited voice say N - am over Scapoose St Helens blowing looked north sure enough whole top moun tain lifting off lifted off flew towards mountain guarantee have never seen anything match awesome sight laid out front us chased passed cloud Zillah ground long enough warn group say hello few old friends back plane off Port land could have stayed longer would have grounded possibly months because dust Also report printed RIC Modeler should really have listed fiction since liberties actual happenings taken After Mudhole 81 next meet will third annual Barnstormers Scale Biplane meet Sometime June towards end month 20th 27th meet will take place Delta Park year has change rules Scale air planes will flown two parts Scale Barnstorming will merged overall category Look flyers write Steve Tischler C/O will forward letter Fourth July weekend signals Northwest Miniature Seaplane contest known Haystack 81 Haystack reservoir about 15 miles out Madras OR Last year good weather came back beautiful contest works con test change rules will tried provisional basis first time bonus will awarded planes Scale appearance Scale higher bonus forewarned get bird look like real airplane Sky Knights go out make great contest hope see flying us weekend fun fly wade off Scale last weekend July will bring Flightmasters Klamath Falls OR Fun Fly Unfortunately wasnt able get last year because 5t Helens rescheduled Barn stormers contest same date July everything Ive heard indicates excel lent get-together fun goes well hope get years contest just watch August activity seems annual Lake Tapps meet run Mt Ranier RC group last year six Sky Knights went took second fourth fifth seventh ninth places Out modesty wont tell other Sky Knight placed least wasnt last very re laxing very well run meet look forward years version September brings two excellent contests close season year will same day can get both First will Vancouver Lake contest sponsored Sky Knights will floatplane contest includes fun fly events wade off Scale So far weather has fantastic contest lake shallow can walk across get plane need con test will take place 20th September weekend following 27th brings Dis fun fly Corvallis OR have attended tell well attended enjoyable contest well worth attending Since will no conflict year plan attend hope will too 84 Model Aviation JUNIO FLIGHT / ED WHITTEN 176 Wall St Sta New York NY 10005 Bostonians Fly High nice things about non-AMA unofficial events locality can fly event appeals modelers area Such case BOS TONIAN Indoor Event scale-like mod els moment know least four different styles iams Co Ltfl photo Everyone appears accept 16 span 14 QAL VA x 2 x 3 minimum fuselage box 6 maximum prop rules varia tions come minimum weight double single surface requirement charisma factor percentage Most fliers seem want crease charisma possible 10% require double surfaced covering greatest divergency opinion comes minimum weight whether flies scale-like models appreciation dura tion appearance suggestion flies em like likes em Florida MIAMA group using old 7 gram double singel surface optional 10% charisma rules Doc Martin however has modified 10 gram minimum 20% charisma Junes VI-NART West Baden IN New York City big contest February 22nd Columbia University used 1981 rules retained 7 gram minimum required double covered sur faces used 20% maximum charisma fac tor 7 gram minimum satisfied en durance fliers 10 grams would have liking scale buffs Out San Diego super-scale mod elers use old rules whop ping 14 gram minimum popular So own fact remains semi-scale indoor model event very popular New York imagination runs wild unusual plan forms San Diego popular adopt man-carrying airplane design details lettering Bostonian require ments fact Walt Mooney has drawn up plans number Bostonians modified full-size designs has given appropriate Bean Town names like Back Bay Bellanka Revere Speedster Chelsea Cardi nal Giving model real jazzy name very important element event seems type model event manufacturer could produce kit beginner could build fly Sure expert will win always does outdoor P-30 Em bryo place beginner young old can start have fun doing information history Bostonian event rules send Ed Whitten 15c stamp cover return postage AMA Indoor Postal Yep getting near showdown time Annual Indoor AMA Postal Contest Keep flying just sure send times other information Ed Whitten end April Eagle Talk last issue discussed names parts nomenclature airplane pointed out basic similarities between man-carrying free flight model airplanes Now want tell about things properties cannot seen Yes invisible just important wings stabilizers four four forces flight want talk about first can called good guys bad guys suppose wear appropriate hats two good guys THRUST LIFT two bad guys DRAG WEIGHT Its tug-of-war THRUST DRAG opposing other LIFT strug gling against WEIGHT model has four properties THRUST LIFT overcome DRAG WEIGHT model will move forward climbing flight Lets take good look diagram see just whats going 7Wegr R4q AVNT $ See THRUST trying its best pull airplane forward LIFT trying keep up air good guys give cheer YEAH right DRAG trying fiendish best hold back model WEIGHT trying pull downthe bad guysHISSSS --again. .HISSSS thats what flying about rather beginning what about next step see what makes up THRUST LIFT can help makes up DRAG WEIGHT can eliminate Now LIFT does over come WEIGHT perhaps because enough THRUST perhaps too much WEIGHT model launch will settle down long powered glide So lets see what can done help out THRUSTThis comes power rubber motor through means propeller loop 1/8th rubber doesnt job maybe two loops will. THRUST through increased power THRUST however can also increased using effi cient propeller best diameter best angle pitch blades air plane smooth well lubricated bear ing fact right rubber/propeller com bination probably just important rest model LIFTThats what wing course surface AMA Cub flat gains its lift kiting action air hitting underside surface efficient wing cambered curved efficient curve - airfoil - lift An airfoil obtains lift reducing air pressure upper surface plus kit ing action DRAGWe cant away completely bad guy doggone itwish could can reduce him minimum Good building practices important best weapon sandpaper An balsa body example covered whole forest tiny fiber hairs just eager clutch airand Sand off WEIGHTAnd course cant get rid bad guy either Outdoor models must strong enough withstand wind rough handling being blown along ground no need load down anything unnecessary Indoor models made just lightly possible strong enough withstand flight loads order fly slower less power Well thats beginningthe four forces flight inherent airplanes large small Some help some hinder course much will get now start thinking models terms improve building habits help good guys know start wondering model flies well thats will really start enjoy model airplanes next session will consider three conventional axes remember As wing bent flies plane See next month SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT May 1981 85
Edition: Model Aviation - 1981/05
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r Synopsis ot January 31 Council Meeting AMAs board ofdirectors Executive Coun cii met Atlanta GA took following actionsa detailed report will pub lished after Executive Council reviews approves official minutes meeting 1 Run-off Election John Grigg Presi dent Horrace Cain District VI VicePresident noted winners AMAs accounting firm re sponsible receiving counting bal lots 2 1981 Budget deficit budget ap proved noted continuance operations under budget would probably require dues increase following year existing services maintained 3 Executive Director Contract new contract approved next two years replacing effect since 1964 4 Membership Lists new basis mak ing membership lists available promotion model aviation activities com mercial purposes reviewed accepted 5 Youth Proposal concept AMAs founders Charles H Grant renew ing youth participation AMA programs emphasis scientific considerations reviewed possible future implementa tion 6 Pyrotechnics Ban Guidelines under AMA air show teams could permit ted safely operate pyrotechnics re viewed approved 7 AMA Blazers Purchase jackets AMA employee representatives wear public functions approvedAMA pay half employees pay half also available officers AMA subsidy 8 MAAC Magazine Sale AMAs maga zine Canadian aeromodeling association members reduced subscription rate $16 approved 9 NAA Magazine approved pro vide AMA magazine Executive Committee Board Directors AMAs parent organization National Aeronautic Association 10 Member Expulsion assistance AMAs legal counsel approved seek return AMA property preliminary con sidering revocation AMA membership privileges former air show team member 11 Nats 1-10 Personnel agreed cost additional HQ personnel brought Nats general AMA PR purposes should charged Nats operation 12 1980 Nats Planning left Nats Executive Committee decide expansion RC Soaring competition satisfaction Helicopter Soaring Inter ests 13 Nats Committee Homer Smith VP District Xl appointed new Nation als Executive Committee Chairman Smith Foreman VP District IV develop Standard Operating Procedure document Nats operations Nats Committee struc ture functions 14 Nats Communications purchase up $5000 approved upgrade Nats electronic communications equipment 15 Nats Entry lees An increase 1981 fees approved help prevent deficit Nats operations See Competition News else issue Model Aviation de tails 161982 Nats Sites Possibilitiesfor Dover DE Pine Bluff NC reviewed ap proved further study 17 Bylaws Committee John Byrne VP District II approved added basic committee consisting President Executive Director Bill Mathews VP-V Homer Smith VP-XI Micheline Madison AMA HQ 18 Chapter Achievement Establishment new award AMA chapters associa tions chartered clubs approved first go Central New York Model Aircraft Association 19 Homeowners Insurance Executive Director requested research legality publishing list companies will cover model aircraft activities 20 CD Phone Numbers AMA HQ re vise sanction form obt&m authori zation publish CD phone numbers AMA Contest Calendar 21 Officer Columns approved Executive Director have column magazine equivalent VPs approved Secretary/Treasurer column should less AMA Presi dents column 22 Alaska Mini-Nats three day 1981 Mini-Nats Anchorage AMA provide 15 free trophies approved 23 CD Qualification Effective March 15 previous requirements endorsement new Contest Director applications ap proved reinstated although also approved VP could approve en dorsements either way however use current questionnaire still required 24 Safety Committee new committee approved authority recom mend suspending Contest Director rating contest sanction extreme safety hazard situations 25 1981 Nomination Procedures procedures used 1980 election approved use again 1981 Note laws Committee consider changes future meanwhile current bylaws deadlines provide time 1981 implementation 26 AMA Numbers Due being enough five digit numbers available contin ue reserving unrenewed numbers previous holders approved begin reissuing such numbers effective March 31 meanwhile conversion alpha-numeric system approved minimize avoid need reissue numbers have normally reserved 27 Distinguished Service such award approved announcement re cipient delayed until presentation made 28 Next Meeting April 4-5 1981 Washington DC area 5th will pri m arily reviewing bylaws revision proposals AMA Scholarship Winners- -1980 Names 1980 AMA Scholarship winners have announced Scholar ship Committee Out 19 names submitted four selected Paul Munana $1000 Peter Campo $500 Theodore Tavares $250 Thomas Haar $250 total $2000 being awarded fund Top choice Paul Munana Santa Bar bara CA winner $1000 AMA Scholarship Fund will use award help finance education University California Santa Barbara major ing Mechanical Engineering 395 average placed him seventh out 546 students high school Paul entered uni versity first-rate academic credentials holding onto scholastic level Paul found time participate such high school activities Election Committee Key Club Math Club Finance Publicity Committees also achieved Honor Roll three years awarded Santa Barbara School District Top Achieve ment Honor 1979 model aviation side Paul free flighter travel up 130 miles 72 Model Aviation AMA HQ including reports AMA President Secretary-Treasurer Executive Director Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 home Taft could fly top modeling prize came May 1980 Taft won Ode Randall Memorial Trophy placing first Senior new AMA record time 51 minutes 29 seconds Previous Paul won tro phies 1979 Nats held Riverside CA four seven events entered past three years Paul has entered contests wide variety classes always keen competitor times going home trophies Paul stated application involvement model aviation has enthusiastically supported parents has resulted much happiness satis faction family Paul founding member Santa Barbara Indoor Aeromodelers Club served executive member Presently belongs Society Antique Modelers National Free Flight Society holding down parttime job help pay college tuition Paul still finds time fly well play soccer volleyball some weightlifting says model building fly ing have taught him perseverance patience self-confidence competitive spirit qualities will keep life second place scholarship amount $500 went Peter Campo Houston TX Graduating Clear Lake High School top 5% grade average 4259 45 possible Peter built up enviable rec ord member National Honor Society four years member Junior En gineering Tech nical Society winning All-State Honors Letters still making time prepare winning exhibit 1980 Hous ton Science Engineering Fair 1979 Peter won special award American stitute Aeronautics Astronautics projectA Practical Model Engine Dyna mometerwhich gained him third place Fair interest scientific projects demonstrated 1977 won second place Certificate Merit Tex Society Medical Technology exhibit Enzyme Action world model aviation Peter has entered contests built planes people twice age likes fly Slow Combat Fast Combat Sailpianes radio controlled Pylon Racers well taking part area fun flies built own design Control Line Endurance ship five 1AA original design models two original Fast Combat planes constructing other planes designed others Club mem berships include Manned Spacecraft Center Radio Control Club Clear Lake Linewinders Club Houston Area Pylon Racing Association found ing member goal pursuing higher education become chemical engineer hopes Masters Degree working will enable him help solve some future energy problems country world Rice University fortunate have such versatile alumnus May 1980 graduate Falmouth High School Theodore S Sean Tavares young man parent would proud have family Based six semesters placed first decile class 400 grade average Sean inducted National Honor Society 11th grade made Vice-President 12th grade 1979 third place three-way tie annual High School Math Examination 1980 topped group winning first place Other activities included Latin Club Math Club during four grades high school Sean has special interest World War aviation member Society WWI Historians As special project built Fokker DR-i based plans obtained Smithsonian National Air Space Museum took fifth place Scale Rheinbeck NY 1979 numerous con tests behind him Sean worked Ex perimental Aircraft Association Chapter Falmouth narrate coordinate radio controlled model flying show 1978 went assist Otis Air Base Open House same year past three years has built seven RC models other endeavors active church has volunteer worker town select men campaigns served volun teer driver Nursing Association finance university education pay modeling activities Sean worked supermarket cut grass neighbors late 1979 joined staff Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute will attending Massachusetts Insti tute Technology will pursue career engineering modeling has learned patience required design develop project hopes will able make positive contribution field aerospace fourth place 1980 awarded Thomas Haar Ventura CA graduated Ventura High School June 1980 Tom entered University Southern California September 1980 will work degree Aeronautical Engineering has interesting achievements continued page 78 May 1981 73 1981 Scholarship Program program will continue same recent years easy get involved know young per son might interested quali fiedwho perhaps doesnt receive publicationtell him/her about first step applicant very simple write AMA HQ 815 Fifteenth St. N W Washington DC 20005 request scholarship application eligible current AMA member must 1 have flown model AMA sanctioned competition 1980 1981 prior submitting application 2 high school graduate 1980 1981 Appli cations must completed returned AMA HQby May 311981 Pictured AMA Scholarship Win ners Above LR Paul Munana awarded 1st prize $1000 Peter Campo $500 award winner left Sean Tavares $250 Also winning $250 Tom Haar shown below National Car Rental Discount Now 30% National Car Rental has adv sed effec tive immediately increasing car rental discount available AMA members 30% off regular time mileage rates US under conditions outlined existing agreement AMA will necessary replace previous National Car Rental identification cards stickers issued members reflect increase Members need identify themselves pres ently being done National Car Rental will automatically offer 30% discount applicable Member pays gas used However members will receive new cards part 1981 membership pack ets Incidentally AMA members totalled over $50000 car rentals during 1979-80 Deticft Budget Approved 81 dues increase 1982 probable due inflation has drastically increased cost AMA operations contrast fact 1979 1980 produced sur pluses budget 1981 projects loss item especially reflects problem office rent will cost about $60000 year compared about $32000 last yearl AMAs previous five year lease based cost about $6 per square foot expired end February 1981 two year renewal lease signed double previous rate Washington rates much higher 15 20 dollars per square foot price range tremendous escalation prompted AMA Executive Council 1980 invest surplus previous years operations piece property upon build per manent home expected building built over next two years will ready occupancy AMAs current lease expires end February 1983 meantime Executive Council approving 1981 deficit budget has opted continue offering full nor mal membership services recent years though means going red over come deficit anticipated dues increase will necessary 1982 unless continued increases membership growth and/or reduction rate inflation makes possible avoid increase 1981 budget projects substantial membership increase about 5% about 77000 members about 81000 will enough offset projected ex penses being affected infla tion rate over twice great So dues crease seems inevitable point However amount increase may minimal perhaps dollar two Council decides basis smaller increases needed rather less frequent major creases past usual plan creases about five years apart since last big jump 1979 talk has heard about making adjustments sooner smaller increments initial decision time will come next Council meeting April 4 time complete financial report 1980 will available well preliminary results trends 1981 Council could fore make basic dues decision chance further review adjustment necessary next Council meeting August John Worth February 10 1981 MinutesExecutive Council Meeting November 15 1980 following n attendance Presi dent Earl Witt Chambersburg PA Secretary Treasurer Jim McNeill Birmingham AL Ex ecutive Director John Worth Fairfax VA District VP Cliff Piper absentappoint ed proxy John Grigg Vice-President Dis trict II John Grigg Lockport NY VP-Ill Dave Brown Cincinnati OH VP-IV Chuck Foreman Mechanicsville VA VP-V Bill Mathews Birmingham AL VP-VI Horrace Cain absenthis appointed proxy Dave Peltz Chatsworth CA VP-VII Hardy Brodersen Birmingham Ml VP-VIII John Embry Sulphur LA VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada CO VP-X Jim Scarborough Redon Beach CA VP-XI Homer Smith Seattle WA Executive Director NAA Ev Langworthy Present AMA Executive Staff Vince Mankowski Assistant Executive Director Carl Wheeley Publisher/Editor Model v/a t/on Gisele Jackson Comptroller Frank Ehling Technical Director Micheline Madison FAI/Contest Boards Director Geoff Styles Flying Site Representative Carol Merfeld Membership Department Supervisor Carl Ma roney Special Services Director Joyce Hager Executive Secretary Guests Howard Crispin USPJA President Tom Vallee John Preston Safety Advisor Mrs Worth Mrs Mankowski Mrs Styles Penny Witt regular meeting Academy Model Aeronautics Executive Council brought order 900 am Presi dent chaired meeting Before taking up agenda re affirmed previous Council action proxy voting would allowed accord ance DC Law pertaining non-profit associations I APPROVAL OF AUGUST 9 1980 COUN CIL MINUTE& general consensus minutes ap proved II SECRETARY/TREASURERS REPORT Mr McNeill advised thefollowing items A Signature Budget Presentations January 1981 budget presented Council subsequent presentations S/T signature will appear B The Flying Site Representatives G Stylesl performance date praised its excellence C A review PAl team expenses will made reported upon near future Ill REVIEW OF THE AGENDA agreed several items would taken up out sequence presented President other items added agenda IV COMMITTEE REPORT& A Headquarters Relocation Committee report Foreman Mr Foreman noted record Council unanimously approved purchase Reston property during conference call following August Council meeting Foreman asked Vince Man kowski re-explain update Council purchase details J Worth ED expressed concern problem cash flow large finan cial investment involved time loss year projected 1981 budget Further discussion deferred because subjects budget property purchase agenda B Scholarship Committee written report B Stalick J Worth recommended Committees 1980 recommendations con cerning scholarship winners accepted volving award total $2000 MOVED seconded accept Scheme 1 Scholarship Committee Report 1980 scholarship winners Munana$1 000 Campo$500 Tavares Haar$250 motion passed 10 3 abstained IX NAA Pres C RC Frequency Committee J Worth ad vised Council government ac celerating consideration frequency petition Notice Proposed Rule Mak ing NPRM process being drafted may issued year end possibility having new frequencies approved end 1981 excellent D Air Show Team Committee C Fore man reported steering committee being formed recommendations would probably agenda item next Council meeting E Executive Director Contract Committee B Mathews reported revision con tract nearly complete document could ready Council review end year V 1980 ELECTION PROCEDURE 81 82 office Two issues discussed A The possibility some candidates pres ently running office Districts VI VIII president receiving majority vote required Academys Bylaws B Whether ballots mailed member ship third class would reach destinations before November 25th deadline MOVED seconded voting deadline November 25 extended motion passed 11 1 against VIII 1 abstained XI Note ballots will counted Decem ber8 1980 MOVED seconded persons presently office will remain office until final results election determined run-off vote needed obtain majori ty winner particular district motion passed 8 5 against V S/T II IV Xl MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly run-off vote needed fice two persons receiving highest number votes initial ballot will placed run-off ballotthe run-off bal lot will sent eligible AMA members Open members office president con rinoed page 77 74 Model Aviation Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger Drive Lockport NY 14094 model aircraft world has lost yet another great very well respected individual Warren Hitchcox President Model Air craft Association Canada passed away February 15 1981 result heart attack suffered during MAAC Annual General Meeting Warren died support ing hobby dearly loved will missed deepest sympathies extended family Warren least cause very near dear himFAI sup port Canadian teams international com petitions family has asked lieu flowers memorial donation made MAAC FAI team travel fund have directed such donation made AMA Warren staunch supporter orga nization well-known differences prob lems own personal preferences still thrill building flying model aircraft brings us close togetherthe very reason existence Acade two paragraphs following reprint ed permission Dick Tichenor first appeared part Chuck Cunninghams column January 1981 issue RC Mod eler Magazine words better explain love hobby could write other day talking nonmodeling friend suddenly realized something already knew just forgotten something rest us engaged modeling last rapidly vanishing breed breed known craftsmen Okay perhaps dont really feel comfortable looking latest bird thinking about crafts manship Yep has wrinkles wing tip thumb mark squarely top epoxy paint its wings flown off looking little doggie does represent craftsmanship cre ated hands Sure used tools some power some handbut large hard work patience created pride joy Whether built kit plans ultimate joyyou designed built flew yourselfit makes no difference main overriding fact did Take good look around lifestyle today will see what Im driving Everything mass produced furniture shoes canned goods keeps cost down pride craftsmanship slowly disappearing Perhaps uninformed public tends look us grown men playing toys represent something people have lostthe ability create what really makes modeling fun thing would nice pass along children can learned modeling o help along lifes road other hobby/sport very kindest thanks RCM allow ing above reprint THE NATS Planning 1981 Nats Seguin TX area well underway event schedules becoming firm principal job assign ments well underway Due some recent changes approved Executive Council could first break-even Nats years have appointed Homer Smith Chairman Nats Executive Committee have operational questions send Homer Entry forms usual will available AMA Headquarters near future Please send self-addressed stamped envelope request entry form wont drown just falling water might stay NOT AGAIN know just finalized election time again consider nominations vice-presidents odd numbered districts Ill V VII IX XI secretary/trea surer Remembernone officers automatically renominated must nominated YOU nominations sent Nominations Committee nominees must accept writing want particular nominee get agreement submit letter nomination now fore forget Money talks says good-bye PLEA now own property Reston VA will erecting very own Head quarters building near future need help building fund campaign underway sorts paraphernalia avail able sale profits will go toward building fund can also make direct contributions tax deductible about buying life membership dedicating money building fund Industry contributions would greatly ap preciated YOUTH Some foreign governments subsidize youth aeromodeling US policy cannot WE MUST can individuals clubs chapters districts AMA foster growth aeromodeling among young people today Remember back youth consider help help wish had pay back little enjoyment have gained hobby lending hand youth Gain interest teach help lead time repay debt aeromodeling youth Flying Sites Through Public Service have seen heard old proverb blessed give receive truth can use own advantage What important flying club flying site Probably much What going get us first class pub licity own area better club-spon sored youth-oriented program Again prob ably much might fortunate club no site problems might club presently en gaged site search Whichever case can gain organizing model air craft session some young people area Boy Scouts America have aviation badge What better place start youth effort group kids could check local Board Education see would possible include model aviation curriculum somehow Tell board people model aviation develop career opportunities too busy pursuing hobby cause trouble street corners Maybe town Police Boys Girls Club always lookout projects outside people can bring activities Give try area help young boys chapter Big Brothers almost city Union would really good spot kick-off Delta Dart program churches community can bet sweet life almost involved youth club would welcome you suggest idea creative exciting short-term project like Delta Dart know very busy own lives building repairing flying own models wouldnt great let some others delights building flying machine no matter simple helping person trim make fly know what bet some young people will develop strong interest model aviation will have club members stronger organization importantly will putting something back community will make better place live Kids today have surrounded pack aged instant hungry chance something utilizes hands head together Give opportunity enjoy hobby/ sport enjoy look around average modeler will find surprise aint young anymore need young people hobby years come will still represented international events have winners bring home fame glory United States Think about something about Youll glad did Geoff Styles FLYING NEAR Al RPORTS BE CAREFUL May 1981 75 Secrstary-Treasurers Report Jim McNeiII AMA Secretary-Treasurer 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 job AMA essentially two things secretary treasurer month want give two separate reports viewpoint As Secretary synopsis Atlanta Council meeting stressing whys various Council decisions honorable Dave Brown AMA District Ill Vice-President way doing unusually fine job repre senting people has suggested type report JANUARY ATLANTA COUNCIL MEETING Mr Chuck Foreman hardworking Dis trict IV AMA VP reported progress new land purchase building construc tion Reston VA said could move within three years reason making own building simply because rent has gone out sight Washington DC want stay area near government heartbeat Bill Mathews gave update pro gram revise bylaws concepts bylaws need reworking hatched out back Thirties thingper haps 13000 plus dollars spent Presidential run-off other day could have saved adjusted bylaw governing elections Bill also recommended beginning Safe ty Advisors Committee oversee AMA Safety action speaks itself Nothing can have greater importance SAFETY must practice preach safety agree AMA Headquarters presented 1981 budget signature Mr John Worth urged Council approve budget except anticipation possi ble 1982 dues increase order maintain present services Inflation coupled im portant new areas such flying field acqui sition efforts etc necessitate such thinking realization will cost same now AMA can now provide membership list model airplane events through Use Con sent Form list available com mercial purposes important special interest groups Pyrotechnics As probably al ready know AMA banned pyrotechnics fireworks actions last year Coun cil meeting vote accept recom mendations Air Show Team Advisory Committee common sense theory AMA air show teams SAFETY conscious since thing ought know what talking about Local laws flying sites must prevail course Council voted give Canadian mod elers already belong own MAAC special magazine rate Model via tion Because fine neigh bors drop down below border participate contests discussion sending AMA Headquar ters employees 1981 Nats resolved decision send minimal number San Antonio August due bookwork etc needed Any others sent HQ general PR work will charged Nats new President Mr John Grigg nounced Homer Smith the new Nats Executive Committee Chairman means Homer will running everything Nats okay Homer very capable very easy get along Ask Nats Free Flighter Homer Smith lives Seattle has Alaska district obtained Council permission let Alaskans stage three day mini-Nats Anchorage 15 free tro phies year sounds like excellent idea looks like friend Joseph Micalizzi started something mini-Nats Puer Rico.. Contest Directors tougher CD now guys Lots members ac quired status never staged con test simply underqualified Now have take written test isnt hard study up what ing AMA rules onand overall concept screwing lid down CDs good protects contest goer Honorable Travis McGinnis very capable Vice-President District IX urged Council increase annual scholarship allowance President Grigg appointed com mittee study report back next meeting Scholarships important get young people interested modeling aviation summation Atlanta Council meet ing have good Council year have new President John Grigg good friend John Byrne smooth talking New York lawyer ever saw came back District II Also Ted White newly elected District VIII fit ted right little buddy past President Johnny Clemens sat back gratis advisor needed January meeting Colonel Ev Langworthy representing NAA also graced assembly TREASURER REPORT As Treasurer mentioned January Council suffered loss some $1226911 1980 Ohio Nats Also $2640763 lost 1979 Lincoln Nats $1371400 1978 Lake Charles Nats $2434983 dropped 1977 Nats Riverside figures add up $7673983 total cash loss last four Nats Im waiting see 1981 figures San Antonio considers local meets including triple ones quadruple ones always break least suggest something wrong somewhere need put annual Nats break basis What think Mr Bill Zimmer agrees wants know reason money loss 1980 Nats Some Peoria IL people think maybe too Nats workers rewarded free AMA dues reason personally think free AMA dues Nats work money well spent think contributing factor Bill wants 1980 financial breakdown am sending him Thomas Chapis Denton MD wrote thank January report says right after reading club people Denton area went straight FFA Administrator Mr Loya Reger Mr Reger immediately helped acquire fine flying field outskirts town new FFA Park Thanks letter Thomas thank Mr Reger flying field last directly associated AMA Treasurer stuff Mr Thomas Norton Sr Pres ident Burlington County RC Club Rancocus NJ writes Mr Wilson Chambers passed away January 7th wife has asked us express remembrance form contribution Academy President Norton sent AMA check $6500 structions apply building fund Let add new building completed near Washington DC permanent metal plaque will hanging prominently wall lobby will include name Mr F Wilson Chambers donor Further name will enshrined ever long Academy Model Aeronautics 76 Model Aviation importance affiliation National Aeronautic Association Cannot overstressed provides American representation FAI Federation Aeronautique Interna tionale official keeper aviation World Records Deeds three important international modeling figures meeting Paris France help shape FAI rules world mod eling LR Werner Koelliker Switzerland delegate Johnny Clemens FAI information Education Subcommittee Camille Gerard Luxembourg delegate way February 1981 issue under ClAM picture two important names left out errorJohnny Clem ens shown Howard Kuhn Sorry gentlemen Executive Directors View HO John Worth AMA Executive Director 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 AMA election finally over after effects lingeron Although now have answer majority voters voted put office question remains negative aspects election overshadowed positive contrast previous AMA elec tions focused personalities issues charges counter-charges usual confu sion over details what various per sonalities saying now results much concern among AMA leaders over fact about ten thousand voters supported candidate mostly unsupported peers other AMA officers attribute nature mail ings sent out so-called committee re-elect President coupled basic willingness AMA mem bers believe worst about organiza tion though large majority other members apparently either satisfied dont care since two thirds membership didnt vote situation new Its known years members join main ly insurance protection linked fact AMA clubs require AMA member ship use flying sites desired such motivation lack its no wonder people receptive nega tive message Like situation too AMA members appreciative organization some its leadership Thats tremendous challenge current officers including President need find ways encourage positive thinking pride support AMA can problems will get taken care will enjoy mem bership 1980 election helped show up sensitive issues problems cor rections improvements can made have rest 1981 1982 see can resolve differences between factions developed over past two years Meanwhile theres much happy about 1980 greatest membership year AMAs 44 year history almost 77000 memberships ahead last years rate 81000 budgeted year 60000 already signed up end February bought acre half property end 1980 upon build permanent Headquarters expand ed HQ staff offer new better services first Executive Council meeting under new AMA President John Grigg took care huge agenda items needing policy decisions short off great start 1981 looking ahead need some hindsight concerning past problems Thus shouldnt simply close door unpleasantness took up lot space magazine past year need find better way deal dissent handle constructive fashion Thats easily done since much amounts differences opinion rather right wrong Such differences make difficult generate togetherness solving problems yet getting together work out differences key making progress Good ideas survive subject ed scrutiny different back grounds talents Council members acceptable majority will prevail Thats basis AMA system nobody has cart blanche what pleases President Executive Director organization operates con sensus So whatever results discussions controversy needs some respect simply cause represents what can agreed AMA now largest sport aviation ganization free world got way during past 20 years Looking ahead next 20 shows year 2000 hori zon Whatever problems today will matter history new generation pick up left off Weve got lot proud looking now compared before Lets enjoy Minutes continued page 74 Open members respective districts offices VP Run-off ballots will sent first class mail no write-in will allowed Note also agreed consensus top two withdraws run-off vote will required deadline date run-off ballot will determined Council telephone conference also agreed Executive Director should prepare draft run-off ballots proce dures order save time case run-off vote required VI 1981 NATIONALS President distributed Nats Execu tive Committee report prepared Ron Mor gan Committee recommended separate Nats Indoor West Baden IN rest Nats Seguin TX MOVED seconded 81 Nats Committee recommendations except some scheduling details accepted motion passed 8 4 against II S/T III V 1 abstained X MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly 81 Nats schedules Com mittee report accepted except RC Soaring Helicopter NEC make recommendations next Council meeting concerning possibility time RC Soaring VII TEAM SELECTIONPROCEDURESFAI INDOOR President Witt invited Mr Tom Vallee address meeting present views concerning perceived problems FAI Indoor team selection program particu larly concerning minority representation After discussion Mr Vallee MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly 10% Indoor program partici pants join presenting program format alternate Team Selection Committees both proposed programs will ap pear ballot program participants VIII 1981 RC SOARING WORLD CHAMPI ONSH IP& President Witt advised Council would possible host RC Soaring WC San Francisco area California After question discussion period MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly AMA propose ClAM hold 1981 RC Soaring WC California during July Note President directed pres entation FAI ClAM meeting pre pared Executive Director IX RC HELICOPTER WORLD CHAMPION SHIPS POLAND 81 Executive Directoradvised Council strong possibility Poland will offer host model RC Helicopter World Championships conjunction WC full scale helicopters Worths question Council will AMA send team FAI approves such championship MOVED seconded AMA support Paris meeting December invita tion world championships RC Helicop ters Further Academy prepared send team event should take place motion passed 11 1 against V 1 abstained Pres Note Executive Director contact Helicopter leaders advise WC possibility need field team event takes place discussion Council reminded decision should made concerning fielding supporting Sport Scale team 1982 World Championships need noted fact event yet designated official FAI world champi onship category expected shortly Meantime interested Sport Scale event should told early Council will support such team done 80 allow much time possible pre pare MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly Council support Sport Scale team 1982 regardless whether event designated official unofficial FAI World Championship category X 1981 BUDGET preliminary 1981 budget re viewed explained Executive Direc tor noted loss anticipated due inflation despite projected membership increase possibility dues crease should considered near future Note since review information no action required Council time 1981 budget approval scheduled next Council meeting XI PROPERTY PURCHASE Reston property purchase plan again discussed length extension Mankowskis earlier explanations Several op tions concerning cash flow described cluding minimize effects basic AMA operations budget MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly Headquarters personnel proceed actual purchase Reston VA proper ty using judgment advan tageous financial arrangement remainder minutes November 15 1981 Executive Council meet ing will published AMA News sec tion June 1981 issue May1981 77 Scholarships continued President Ventura Aviation Explorers teacher Sunday school church member BIRDS model flying club use Mile Square Park designed FAI RC competition sailplane plans refine design performance improvements found time earn private pilots license working commercial instrument ratings simultaneously playing piano cello seriously pleasure Ventura County Symphony Orches tra also gives lessons two cello students Tom edits newsletter Ventura County Comets regularly practices novice pattern flying cuts own foam wing cores built sailplane winch developed own technique making fiberglass fuseages loves competition strives better performance has involved model aviation long can remember primary goal become airline pilot what can see has what takes Since 1970 AMA scholarships have made varying amounts applicants doubly distinguished high grades school active involvement model aviation community public service involvement also stressed desirable candidates take part activities initiator AMA Scholarchip Pro gram Sullivan Pylon Brand Products substantial contribution some years ago got program going Executive Council AMA policy making body followed suit authorized apportionment dues solicitations additional contributions fund program continuing basis Since start program AMA has awarded almost $25000 deserving young people assist further education Committee members Bob Stalick Al bany OR Cliff Telford Bethesda MD Bob Underwood St Louis MO Betty Stream Long Beach CA John Worth Fairfax VA Under leadership Chairman Stalick recommendations made annually AMA Executive Council scholarship awards SIG Scholarship Awards Choosing two names 19 eli gible easy task After very care ful scrutiny comparison model aviation achievements economic needs applicants Jill Peck Tom Croft selected receive $1000 Glen Sigafoose Memorial Scholarship Fund established 1980 honor memory Mr Glen Sigafoose Sig Manu facturing Company killed per sonal airplane during air show Sig program separate selects appli cants AMA Scholarship Program emphasis financial considerations modeling performance Jill Peck San Diego CA entered University California Los Angeles Sep tember 1980 will major Graphic Arts full schedule High School acti vities community involvement Jill also found time very active modeler entering national international proxy contests During years building fly ing Peanut Scale models gained 15 first place trophies eight second place awards numerous third places As active member Academy involvement Scale Staffel San Diego Orbiteers Jill named Member Year careful skilled builder constructs demon stration models well building testing new kits participation model aviation since age eight has helped hard working young woman develop patience con fidence crusading spirit tell world about model aviation Tom Croft Manchester MO plans follow full-time career aviation enroll ing Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach FL Already holder private pilots license Tom states active model aviation life has provided him unequaled knowledge aviation intends use intention become professional pilot cognizant skills has developed through competition other AMA fliers long list model competition successes reflect determina tion patience 1979 Nats Tom took first place Senior Modified RC Sail plane both Standard Two Meter classes established new AMA record November 1979 Category 1 Indoor Handlaunch Glider having previously set new site record March 1979 Anderson IN taking first place Indoor Handlaunch Glider event list contest wins would fill full page dedicated young man has part wide variety AMA events spanning range Peanut Scale Penny Plane Easy Bee RC Soaring hearty congratu lations go two winners first year Glen Sigafoose Memorial Scholarship Awards hope will make fine contribution world model avi ation world general did Connecticut Maine C Massachusetts Hampshire Rhode Island 0 vermont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Rt 3 Box 200 Waterville ME 04901 Amocamne Vjee-Prmdents Robert C 8rodeur 406 Main Street Nashua NH 03060 George Porker 7 Pool Or. Loe MA 01238 Mike Sctindler 5 Boklac Lodyard CT 06339 William Wilbur 6 Laurel Ave. Kittery ME 03904 Biggest thing boards right now plan put show Charles Hamp son Grant up Manchester Center VT July 4th Sammy Frey has agreed put demo Dave Brown may area will have little category show off Charlie has asked John Worth show team available since both northeastern show teams will busy already scheduled will just have wing hope have best show ever service club up Charles Hope can have some kind Rotary Wings Rotary Club Otis Model Aircraft Club led Fred Hess President CD will put nual RC Barnstormers Fly-In Show Off Sunday June 7 1981 Fred writes 23 entries last year have big beautiful area fly Also addition Barnstormers event will Sport Scale Giant Scale Barnstormer event 5 minutes flier show best flying type long its safe must impress judges beauty precision acrobatics what ever else turns at area picnics family fun fellowship Full directions site rules may writing Fred Hess PO Box 147 Waquoit MA 02536 phone number 617 5481904 have some new frequencies listed FCC printout says may have some problems 7564 Green ville Cranston Black Plain RI Farming ton NH Holyoke MA Trumbull CT 78 Model Aviation vvarren MIXcflCOX just egInnmng nis iUtfl year President Model Aeronautics Association canada died February 15 famous competitor having member canadas RC Aerobatics tuam times also canadas voting delegate FAIs committee International Aero Modeling cIAMI great friend AMA often worked closely USA officers shown leftl shared MAAC booth AMA Executive Director John Worth Hobby 80 trade show last year Toronto Pictured above Tom croft two Glen Sigafoose Memorial Scholarship award winners Unfortunately no photograph available Jill Peck other winner Both students selected receive financial awards $1000 7296 in Hartford Hamden CT 7216 Wallingford CT 7240 Waterbury CT lots Watt mobiles Illinois Colorado Indiana Louisiana Maryland Michigan Minnesota Missouri New York Ohio Oregon Pennsylvania Texas 7232 and 7224 stations using 120 Watts 500 Watts 7208 Alabama Kansas Kentucky Louisiana New Mexico Pennsylvania Texas has 750 Watt 250 Watt mobile 7208 Please note correct address phone numbers ago reversed home calls going business phone unanswered during evenings weekends Home address Route 3 Box 200 Water yule ME 04901 Home phone 207 8734685 Work phone 207 453-9381 Kennebec Valley Model Aviators off running flying writing gaining lots momentum two flying fields plan rotate monthly meetings between three areas around Waterville Augusta ME New Jersey nrk II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11 361 Auoaan Vtce#vaaidmts Pete Bianchini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10706 F rink Dreach 9 Willow Ave. Piscataway NJ 08864 Hank Ukea 46 Cory Or. Tom River NJ 06753 Adam Settler 50 Randi Rd. No A2 Schenectady NY 12309 Walt Throne 206 Windemere Rd Syracuse NY 13219 Second District Thoughts hottest happiest news writing elec tion own John Grigg Presidency AMA Having worked John capacity another during last six years can assure development certainly step right direction heartiest congratulations Johnand course Joan Grigg helpful very worth cause East Coast Nats Last report discussed selects Nats site year re ferred widespread expressions District II dissatisfaction choices location made Nats Executive Planning Committee recent years Well things looking up no cliche intended con nection Executive Council Meeting January 31 broke tradition un dertook major changes personnel Committee example Homer Smith now Chairman hopefully development certain other changes will undoubtedly read about else magazine should provide desired advantages new broom various disappointments past As projected said report formally proposed Executive Council Jan uary 31 meeting East Coast location 1982 Nats ie DOVER AFB Dover DE Located very flat largely agri cultural expanse Delmarva Peninsula its area approximately 6000 acres would accommodate truly combined Nats possibility holding IN DOOR base given fourstory height three large hangars accommodate large C-S Galaxies Air Forces 436th Air Lift Wing As alternative trip great hangars Lakehurst NJ would about same distance Dover DE Willow Grove PA good old days Free Flight Soaring could fully ac commodated space spare barracks base three nearby colleges dormitory facilities Naturally coopera tion Pentagon will required un official sentiment local level quite encouraging course site would AMA District IV neighbor just south same meeting Chuck Foreman VP District IV proposed site Pine Bluff NC Chuck plan work together obtaining two sites 1982 Nats keep good thought SMILE Symposium Synopsis Central New York Model Aircraft Association held its fifth Annual Symposium New York State Fairgrounds Syracuse NY February 7 1981 successful beyond esti mates know because con ducted AMA District II membership meet ing attended 130 members actual potential CNYMAA duly chartered chapter AMA comprising following nine clubs its members Aero Radio Club Syracuse Syracuse Thunderbirds Aero Radio Society Cortland Aero Modelers Society Oswego Val ley Modelers Finger Lakes Radio Control Club Onondaga Model Aircraft Club Midstate Modelers Thousand Isainds Radio Con trol Club Mohawk Valley Radio Control Club symposium ran 9 am 6 pm featured seminars led such prominent modelers Art Schroeder Dave Brown Bob Noll Ed Izzo well showing AMA films large static Scale contest Helicopter flight demonstra tions outdoors provided interesting popular adjunct symposium credit due symposium directors Dave Seif fert Dave Mathewson Walt Throne hardworking volunteers vari ous member clubs can truly proud latest great contribution mod el aviation Joe DAmico deep sorrow report recent untimely death follow ing long illness Joe DAmico Joe lived Brooklyn NY longtime member past President Pennsylvania Ave nue Radio Control Society PARCS specialty recent years RC Scale though long modeling career embraced aspects hobby nationally known contest flier will remembered winning model B-26 Bomber featured together Joe AMA film Marvelous Miniatures Joe will re membered active participant suc cessful effort retain Floyd Bennett Field model flying site after location acquired National Park Service US Department Interior Scale Fidelity important Scale model contest So rules chap portrayed picture shot Syracuse moosium t5 000 temens ujstiit II JdI Contest Board member Rochester NY Bob fellow members Western New York Free Flight Society about hold tenth least Annual Free Flight Meet Pike NY July 11 12 1981 few Free Flight competitions district consider incumbent upon bring attention hardy breed modelers Free Flight chas er will have nine events trophies merchandise third place details contact Dave Evans Evans Street believe PO Box 157 Richburg NY 14774 Ithaca Item proud AMA film library according Peter Hopper films rate return engagement time time Petes group Ithaca Radio Control Society used Marvelous Minia tures Modelings Grand Illusions equal interest second time around double feature showing annual mall show February 7 8 Thanks Peter Thanks GEAR UP AND LOCKED May 1981 79 Youth served symposium dicated above shot AMA Delta Dart building session following picture attests great spectator interest static Scale contest portion symposium Ohio sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District III Vice-President 8534 Huddleston Street Cincinnati Dli 45238 Amociate viam-Preddesite Joe Elben 36980 Valley Forge Dr Solon OH 44139 Francis Fluharty 504 21st St. Vienna WV 26101 Corky Haisman SR 109 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackaon 1025 Walnut St. Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Shalkey 217 Euclid Aw. Scottdale PA 15683 Whew last month has hectic im beginning think born car seat strapped backside have finally resolved AMA election John Grigg new President very slim margin over Earl Witt hope believe Earl will continue active AMA administrative ly has lot offer us just didnt think right man presidency Horrace Cain overwhelmingly won Dist rict VI though supported opponent am particularly displeased outcome Council needs least maverick keep us toes Congratulations both John Horrace well others elected recently saga last month began trip Atlanta first Council meeting 1981 marathon 9 am midnight session resulted lot business being taken care particular interest District Ill has show teams other district far pyrotechnics ban lift ed some guidelines established use Another item interest CD qualification system revision number system requiring three CDs Open members sign form before sending district VP will issue questionnaire applicant questionnaire returned VP will tabulated will VP ward everything AMA Headquarters issuance license Only VPs author ized sign off CD application will honor application sent past three signatures future will require new form available AMA Headquarters three signatures As note have made application recently writing have sent out questionnaires everyone application have received havent received thing lost mail should reapply weekend following Council meet ing up Syracuse NY annual Central New York Symposium held event held New Yorks Dist rict II obviously attracts District Ill members able talk affair excellent facility very well run Hats off guys ran event well worth attending last weekend spent WRAM Show White Plains NY pri mary reason being commer cial exhibitor again able talk bunch members attended show Next weekend its Newark OH least 120 miles away following Monday leave group club meetings Allentown PA Tuesday WednesdayValley Forge PA Thursday fly home can leave Cleveland show Friday As can see its pretty full schedule Id like take opportunity apologize groups have invited attend functions turned down Being AMA VP funat least keep trying con vince myself anyway Again month have unpleasant task informing another loss ranks Warren Hitchcox MAAC President good friend knew him died sud denly heart attack February 15 too young age 57 longtime modeler Warren nearly fixture Canadian World Championship Pattern Teams active administratively sport until end presided over MAAC annual gen eral meeting dinner just hours before ing fatally stricken little white haired guy told relentless stories no longer us mourn loss extend sympathies always active wife Shirley MAAC organization has lost its greatest leader its best friend hope Shirley will remain sport shared Warren years love Shirley Delaware District Celausbia Maryland h Catalina Virginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Amodata Vice-Praddesita Wayne Abernathy 9206 Carandon 3 upper Marlboro MD 20870 Bob Champina 205 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 23806 Howed Crinpin 611 Beechwood Charlottenvllle VA 22901 V Bill Helm, 2000 Tyvola Road Charlotte NC 25210 Scossy Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DC 19909 John Praston 7012 Elvira Court Falls Church VA 22042 Charles Spear 910 Holly Lane Mockoville NC 27028 have just returned January AMA Council meeting Atlanta have good news show teams pyro technics ban has lifted can use some types pyrotechnics Basically main restrictions will clear use purotechnics local authorities obtain local permit Larry Bolich AMA Special Events Director will sending out information guideline package show teams explaining new procedures Just case havent heard John Grigg won election AMA President lanta Council meeting first meeting President change attitude way meeting conducted very pleasant changes past two years honestly believe will see lot good progress come out AMA next two years Inflation has finally hit Nats 1981 Nats will cost little year have raise basic entry fee $3500 Some event fees will also crease few dollars am sure competition types have pay higher entry fees lately local con tests entry fees will help us run bet ter Nats get qualified help entry fees will well spent things will run smoothly latest info new Headquarters building Reston own land now plan start building late 1982 early 1983 meantime have building fund program underway raise money through donations help offset cost project can part AMA Headquarters has pin called Brick Its pin gold colored brick can send $500 AMA C/O Vince Man kowski first area show support new AMA Headquarters building fund sure would like see AMA member District IV wearing bricks wonder its possible have 100% participation district pro gram really would nice see plaque lobby new building reads something like District IV Acad emy Model Aeronautics 100% parti cipation helping build building through donations Think about Speaking District IV chance 1982 Nats may district am looking two possible locations within districtone Delaware North Carolina may calling clubs areas help support develops Whats Happening District IV First State RC Club having AMA Scale Contest June 20th Delaware fly ing field Greensboro Aeromodelers renovating flying field building new spectator parking areas also adding new public ad dress system Winston-Salem RC Club will hold Sec ond Annual Cross Country Rally August 22 23 cross-country race RC aircraft Brainbusters Newsletter Bob Sifleet called Joe Boyle recently said club has arranged use field Bowie again two day contest June 6 7 June 6 will AMA events June 7 FAI events will FAI tri als Galesville June 25 26 Bob rec ommended people look NACA 44071A airfoil FAI power Brainbusters saddened death Harold Crane January 20 1981 will missed friend tough com petitor Mid-Virginia RC Soaring Championships will held Ft Lee June 6 7 will include scale event TMSS Annual Beach Boomer will held 4th July weekend Fentrass Field Charlotte NC RC Club January 24th Charlotte RC Club sponsored indoor RC display local shopping malls efforts Aeromasters Fredericksburg VA Want good idea get local parks recreation people involved model avia 80 Model Aviation tion Read quote newslet ter Modeling Class off good start class RC modeling sponsored Fred ericksburg Department Parks Recrea tion held its first meeting January 19th Seven students have signed up course including two adults understand students will building Fledglings keeping pace model will built sessions Jim Murphy coordinator project will calling some help course member Aeromasters would like observe welcome come may pressed service point after two sessions looks real good should have new batch RCers springy Thats Alabama ida gia inoippi to flice V Sooth Carolina C Tenoesoee DISTRICT REPORT Dill Mathews District V Vice-President 2712 Sw 34th St Apt 8 Gainesville FL 32608 Ausciane Vtce-Pruadusts John Gorday 115 Bayberry Lane Jackson MS 39212 Richard Jackson 108 Thornlec Charleston Heights sc 29405 Arthur Jonnson 932 Banyan Deltay Beech FL 33444 Phillip McDowell 6821 Rolling Fork Dr Nashville TN 37206 loseph Micalizzi SR 00666 Boo 1532 Faiardo PR 00648 Ed Moormen 70 Fifth St Shaliwar FL 32579 Harry Sheram P0 Box 4506 Birmingham AL 35206 Tom Thacker 2390 C Lawrenceville Hwy Decatur GA 30033 Executive Council meeting Atlanta gave opportunity visit repre sentatives several Atlanta clubs also learned Tom Thacker would able continue AVP back old job will discussing Atlanta clubs possibility forming AMA charter organization clubs improve com munications among clubs coordi nate activities South Carolina Radio Aircraft Model ers SCRAM also considering AMA char tered chapter status way SCRAM newsletter now edited Glenn Char lene Fields both very active promoting modeling throughout district Other husband wife newsletter editor teams include Jim Cynthia Baker KCRC Barnstormer Knox County TN Art Charlotte Johnson Gold Coast Flyer Flori da Like other editors have probably experienced newsletter editors dilemma hit two keys typewriter wrong will hit paper subject newsletter editors law Errors will go undetected until after publi cation Quotes Glowplug4 ap preciation good work newsletter tors will again award Top Flight Newsletter awards honorable mentions year want newsletter considered make sure sent regularly Several clubs district having fly ing site problems Fortunately can now turn Geoffrey Styles AMA Headquarters assistance has working sev eral clubs specific problems seems having fair degree success alas cant solve problems have copy new flying site film 14 minutes long clubs need clubs having flying site problems Im having mail problems mid-February received nine pounds mail postmarked November December Most ad dressed properly dont know what problem Oddly enough someone mailed copy Modellistica magazine Firenze Italy February 12 arrived February 16 Its very interesting thought Italian enough drawings pictures give good idea scope modeling Italy Puerto Rico comes picture Freddie Samboline Southern RC Mod elers Delta wing plane Members West Orange Sunfliers found themselves movies lately Cinematography Club Orlando showed up flying field asked could film some action shots film turned out very exciting movie makers decided make documentary clubs activities Check local filmmakers club Tom Mavracic Palm Beach Aero nauts wasnt crashing enough planes opted simulated encounter haz ardous obstacle other words taking Contendor down ceiling managed stick ceiling fan Theres always new way crash plane weather getting pretty again models coming out spring flying Down Florida its mostly spring winter picture below taken mid-winternote short sleeves few columns back ran picture caption explaining couldnt read note came picture author note member Lake Aircraft Radio Kontrol Society won Certificate Award Penmanship club clubs hangar flier got plaque set wheel chocks others club also re membered accomplishments past year May landings safe ones Illienin Indiana Kentucky Misoosri VI DISTRICT REPORT Horrace Cain District VI Vice-President 525 Weidner Road Buffalo Grove IL 6011913 Amaata VicePruidmsta Frank Hughes 401 5 Birch Flactsburg MO 64477 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Glenn Lee 819 Mandrake Batavia IL 60510 Helen Olsen 820 Old Bonhomme university City MO 63132 Jim Sears P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Bill Zimmer Box 72 Verne IL 61375 Thank thank vote con fidence both exhilarating humbling will try measure up worthy support please dont hesitate forward criticisms Dont shy about speaking up no uncertain terms dont like something same token Ill try receptive ideas care pass AMA Im designated spokesman Now some modelers speak up get published Ken Kern Bedford IN Bill Zimmer Varna IL have found guilty conveying considerable information concerning modeling AMA sen tence serve indefinite terms Associate Vire-Presdentn Molding nts neautirul red wfllte blue Cutlass Mr William K Ken Kern District VI AVP Ken now leans RC Fun Flies Soaring Scale has also volved CL FF modeling started rubber kits pre-teens Besides membership Hoosier Hills RC Club Ken belongs Experimental Aircraft Association National Waco Club also ham K9BEH As private pilot Ken airport manager nearly eight years Ken now sociated Naval Weapons Support Center As electronic technician Ken does lot work testing kinds batteries including computer testing Ni-Cads Will bring ole Ken some new friends some offers magazine editors Bill Zimmer Varna IL CL modeler mostly CL Stunt hope have him very soon Would Chuck Delano Bob Underwood please accept sincere gratitude tireless efforts AVPs last two years AMA members benefit dedica tion Thanks guys May 1981 81 4 Freddie has some expert help dont know thB young mans name Freddie some managed ding thB Delta Uflarles Vachon I-lying Uators GainBaville getting ready bomb drop somber note may ex press sympathies memoriam Ray Donovan 54 Rock Valley RC Flyers heart attack Paul Suwalski 30 Blue Max RC Wheeling IL cancer Both AMA members dedicated promoting model aviation will missed never gotten Calendar May 2-3 Rockford IL Rockvalley RC Cherryvale Model Fair May 16-17 Terre Haute IN RC Club Honey Creek Mall Show May 23-24 Ft Wayne IN Flying Circuits Soaring meet May 24 Palatine IL Harper College TreeTown Modelaires CL meet May 31 Pekin IL RCOpen Fun Fly Help Wanted Fox Valley Aero Club St Charles IL needs donations model air plane equipment new used St Charles Boys Home Call Roger Brint 815 758-3068 Tn-Valley RC South Bend IN has impressive schedule top dawg racing season International Miniature Aircraft Asso ciation now has charter Illinois IMAA chapter No 11 Giant Aircraft Specialists GAS spearheaded Gene Sauter Arling ton Heights IL GAS likes both Scale non-Scale lean towards sport fly-ins competition Gene B-26 marauder pilot over Europe WW II can contacted 312 255-0560 Gene also member Northwest RC Club well over 100 District VI clubs have mentioned column place make presence known nearby AMA members might get new member get RCer fly instead over hill mile away Mr Wheeley genius making not-so-good pictures look nice column Sopass along picture some wordsno charge 100% discount SOAPBOX AMA growing proj ects require employees employees contemporary Washington DC wages better require money can antici pate significant increase contribu tion next year next Executive Council meeting April 4th 5th 5th planned con sideration Bylaws changes big idea circulation revise AMAs corporate structure like business corporation directors vice-pres idents would appoint corporate offi cers bottom line concept someone wants very much remove right vote national officers can done laws changes must voted Lead er Members Contest Directors officers etc certain self-servers seeking power will bombard rhetoric about advantages such organization Im sure can see through smog STILL PROCEED WITH CAUTION Modeling arta form self-ex pression right vote form selfexpression free people promise Leader Member will never agree plan will way compromise right selectthrough own self-expres sionour national AMA officers Dont hesi tate ask other Leader Members about consideration such promise Heyspring Lets go fly Iowa Mchigae esota VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen District VII Vice-President P 0 ten 1104 tirminqham MI 48t1 2 Aggoaste VicaPrmidau James clark 4444 Woodvew Dr. NE Cdr Raoids IA 52401 Tony Italiano 1655 Revere Brookfield WI 53005 John C Lorbiecki 5847 N 67th St. Milwaukee WI 53218 Robert 0 Lundberg 4928 Tio St. Duluth MN 55804 William Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Tr. St Joaelh Ml 49085 Al Sodmore 5013 Dorsest Dr. Madison WI 53711 Ron Seam 1325 Roslyn Pontiac Ml 48064 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombrdy lane Crystai MN 55428 Duluth MN Duluth Ra dio Control Club flying ice St Louis Bay 100 200 F temperatures turnout during summer months come pictures Double Eagle Dale Carter Arnold Profitt Roy Macie jeski built Webra 61 RE pulls straight up Weighs 9 lbs 12 oz 8 lbs 14 oz club fence about coming AMA chartered News Pontiac Miniature Aircraft Club Annual Awards Most Improved Junior Robert Plater Jr Most Improved Senior Kevin Waara Most Improved Open John Newbigging Contest King Roy Pinner Mem ber Year Dave McDonald have three bullet holes powder burns attending annual meeting Association Midwestern Radi9 Control Clubs comprised about 30 clubs Michi gan Ohio Ontario 39 members present representing 20 clubs discussed contest coordinating re-districting AMA matters general Contest Coordinating central issue present through personal effort Dave Brown part Pattern event dates District III VII have re-negotiated looks like no conflicts remain schedule will finalized respective Contest Coordi nators usual procedure consider Band-Aid intend address contest coordinating question larger per spectiveareas activity/event interestwith re-study classification B-A-AA etc long range question may may related re-districting still strong feeling re-district ing although show hands meeting showed less majority message got AMA districts poorly con ceived relation areas activity geo graphical features such Lake Michigan population centers factors bear representation Executive Council Con testCoordinatingand commu nication district will task pick up some work done earlier Wayne Yeager Roy Pinner others bring subject Executive Council de velopment resolution have appointed Tony Italiano new post have called Assistant VicePresident John Griggs agreement pend ing Executive Council approval Tonys assignment will consolidate efforts AVPs District VII West First order business set up District meetings before flying season starts John Griggs con cept assistant vice-president could replacement event mid-term VP vacancy have new Contest Coordinator FF CL East Paul Smith replaces Debby lmhoff has moved off Houston thanks Debby good luck Paul Paul M Smith 11112 Dill Drive Sterling Heights Ml 48077 Possible transmitter interference locations Minnesota Isabella Eveleth Minneapolis Floodwood St James White Bear Lake Grand Marais Russell Ely Silver Bay Wisconsin Roseville Iowa Johnson Michigan Warren Ecorse Monroe Adjacent District VII Illinois East Alton Rockford Sauget De catur Indiana Evansville Portland Indianapolis Nebraska ONeill Auburn Ohio Warren Kansas City Middletown Youngstown Cleveland Canton Findlay detail write Pete Waters Kraft Midwest 7420 Seven Mile Road Northville Ml 48167 Arhansas Lsnisaea 0 New Mexict C Oklahoma C Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Ted White District VIII Vice-President 1109 Greendale Bedford TX 76021 Aociata vicPredenu Sud Friedl 5512 Southmood Little Rock AR 72205 William Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleasanton TX 78064 Dan Parsons 11809 Fulmer NC Albueuerque NM 87111 Ed Perez 1102 W Tarrant Rd. Grand Prairie TX 75050 Al Rabe 1904 Valley Oak Ct Irving TX 75081 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Bartlenville OK 74003 Cd Shearer 3416 David Metairie LA 70003 just got back first Council meet ing VP Quite experience time read will time next minutes will published no need go what happened hobby trade show Atlanta biggest have ever seen Mostly crafts too much type hobby still very interest ing Never saw miniature doll houses place 82 Model Aviation next Council meeting takes place April 4-5 Washington DC better worse daughters wedding April 4 Ill have send AVP represent District VIII Bylaws say can everything vote Im going try get April 5 relatives etc swarming house will difficult get away Ill have play ear Ive answering lot questions talking lot people about new frequency proposal Most people didnt un derstand 50 new frequencies will shared industrysame have now didnt undersantd radios will illegal 10 years discussing club meeting other night brought up tried couldnt have worse deal 1 50 new frequencies shared 2 Narrow band20 KHz have trouble now adjacent frequencies 80 KHz apart etc 3 Radios become illegal 10 years 4 expensive equipment etc etc urge read proposal study Show friends Get some opinions electronics experts would like some feedback would seem around 70 80% members AMA flying RC should get better deal 10 clear channel frequencies would better 100 shared ones answer got asked AMA about dont like come up something better answer job pay dues AMA hAs about two million dollar year budget seems would money well spent hire lawyers lobbyists etc get us least 10 clear channel frequencies cant fly three four time anyway clincher isas pointed out Buddy Irwin Scale Contest Board memberthat fly frequencies knowing shared possibilities being shot down exist good lawyer could show negligent therefore liable damage injuries caused models urge again read study pro posal let know what think tolarads as aska No IXWysmin DISTRICT REPORT Travis UsSinnis District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Aaaaclet VieePmidente Charles Brannon 2220 Mariposa Bld. Ceopar WY 82601 Cd Ccx 8209 Linden Prairie Village KS 66208 Dick Crowlay 16413 6 Stanford P1 Aurora CO 80015 Glen Lau 3701 5 44th St Lincoln NE 68606 Tim Mattarn 429 Dogwood Grefton NO 88237 Jim Ricketts 5183 Cloudas Sioux Falls 50 871 03 Lets open month congratula tions Horrace Cain District VI VP John Grigg new AMA President two men well deserved winners recent run-off election path ser vice spots within AMA sought after strong candidates anyone wants serve some 80000 people has got have heart job Its no easy task know people looking forward great things election behind us now Executive Council meeting last month covered about 50 agenda items Coun cil worked diligently atmosphere cooperation business-like dispatch Look specifics elsewhere next issue Model via tion will soon hearing about fund rais ing task financing new Headquar ters building needed facility light esca lating rent costs experienced recently expected future Forward good money raising ideas Vince Mankowski Headquarters alert some ideas him hear gold bricks lapel will soon what well dressed AMA member will want wear details later Congratulations also due Rocky Mountain Soaring Association RMSA re ceiving AMA Award Excellence welldeserved award super group sports men Denver area boast members other states believe have some memberships other countries Good work RMSA Last month introduced new associate vice-presidents month Id like know about Glen Lau Lincoln NE Glen married has three children girl two boys native Nebraskan physician private family practice holds several professional board positions related profession should give him good background assisting AMA business Glen gives modeling experiences follows began modeling early 40s usual stick tissue models pro gressed U-control late 40s SOs took time out modeling during time Marines medical school began interest Radio Control 1962 has remained prime interest occasional sortie Peanut Scale group Ive participated local Pattern contests RC am now interested RC Scale Ive participated Nats competition Pre cision Scale have Contest Director eight years Ive President Lincoln Sky Knights have man power director fot AMA Nats 1979 Lincoln am looking forward helping way can district should know Lincoln Sky Knights inter ested hosting another Nats future Welcome aboard Glen Next month some information AVP Dick Crowley Keep newsletters coming folks read interest news letter editors deserve special thanks great job Ive appointed serve AMA Scholarship Study Committee think looking increasing amount spent scholarships future have ideas input regarding scholarship program let know input better deci sions can made Its money Id like some suggestions scholar ship program should administered structured presently spend about $2000 per year last year scholarships applied nineteen young peoplethe largest number ever apply scholarship funds Four young people awarded funds according placed$1000 first $500 second $250 third fourth organization puts much emphasis edu cation encourages scholarship appears need update some thinking amounts awarded Comments please Arinsca lornia ii C Nwalla Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 2501 Armour Lane Rodoods Beach CA 90278 Amaate Vlee#madents Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lana Walnut Caek CA 84698 Alex Chisolm 1100 West Shaw Preono CA 93711 Lonnie Kroeber 2401 Zafro Cu. Lao Vegin NV 89102 John Pond 4289 Syoko Circle San Jose CA 95136 Bol Reynolds 8 Box 51 Tucson AZ 88710 Betty 5eam 3723 Snowden Ase Long Beach CA 90808 aith Whitney 14468 Jupiter Dr. Salt Lake City IJT 84117 AMAs 1980 election over Its will long remembered think something really good came out affair Consider member always says has no voice AMA affairs has proven wrong fact run-off re quired Nominating Committee formed AMA vicepresidents decided two incumbents wanted Council longer reasons varied prob ably wouldnt agree reasons keeping Nevertheless making effort write name rather scrawling X overrode system proved AMA Executive Council sacrosanct inviolate unpenetrable body has bandied about write ins Horrace Cain has returned CounciL other Earl Witt missed narrow margin 400 votes out roughly 20000 lose did after putting up violent fight reiterate believe membership large has shown AMAs leaders untouchablean expensive good lesson AMA business bigger better things am going attempt put stop name calling finger point ing has going little contro versy good can overdone feel has Along lines John Worth has given space magazine write articles under name Bear mind views expressed may general consensus AMA Executive Council 15 However dont think John would ever express view majority felt wasnt made couple long trips since last report dropping club meetings first trip San Diego visit San Diego Wingmasters Inc invited down club President Bob Cook Bob dinner prior meeting great meal enjoyed some good conversa tion during club very dynamic bunch have colorful jackets very distinctive club patch During meeting met fellow Californian name Tommy Thomp son born couple miles now live used fly Free Flight out old Western Rosecrans field should give clue long hes May 1981 83 flying models showed club film Modelings Grand Illusions thor oughly enjoyed alL next night went north fair piece visit Conejo Radio Controlled Modelers group located town Thou sand Oaks headed up President Art Addington invited after ef forts arrange meet several pre-meeting dinner came down flu day meeting spent day evening sick bed met Vince Liguori clubs Contest Director Obie Dotson Treasurer George Arra editor newsletter enjoyed excellent meal together prior meeting rued fact poor Art out commission Through efforts Vince club has unique meeting rooms Ive yet visited conference room major hospitaL enter through main entrance place too room filled overflowing members family members see movie Modelings Grand Illusions know werent hear see mel certainly enjoyed movie heard kinds good comments packing up leave next trip little longerlike Atlanta winter Council meeting re ceived good news long awaited AMA film help clubs obtain flying sites now available As matter fact have copy possession use tailored show recalcitrant landowner want use property will have him knees tears begging take land Well maybe its message isnt strong good start construction AMAs new Headquarters building has delayed March 1982 order allow us time raise some additional funds through fund drive time comes donate please intend give generously Its tax deductible too proposal before FCC may held up due change leaders Washington hope its beyond control mentioned 1982 Nats could Dover Air Force Base Delaware possibility being investigated Nats Committee passing interest fact Head quarters running out numbers put AMA licenses Number 99999 will soon reached go Well probably put letter front go four digitsAl 000 example Ah progress next Council meeting will two days Washington DC 4th 5th April day will devoted overhauling Bylaws Please write desires area way have ever thought about inviting AVPs club meet ing theres lives nearby give try dont have travel budget please dont expect cross state attend represent AMA privy AMA matters Im always ready willing try get club meeting Drop line well work something out youre putting mall show can send tabletop display booth highlight show THERMALS Alaska o 0 Monea on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District XI Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 AinOd vu Al CuIr 1607 S von Elm Poatello ID 83201 Simon Dreege 1 Boo 48 Broedview MT 59016 Ed MoCollough 53 SE 61 Portland OR 97215 Bruce Naleon 807 C vckiburg St. Sookane WA 99208 Orlando Oly Recjo 26806 Dover Ct. Kent WA 98031 Don Zipoy 21415 NB Main St. Redmond WA 98052 great pleasure announce some new officers District Xl district meeting held RAMS Symposium have met both introduction needs made rest district First fill position Jim Mccarty accepted Contest Coordinator job RC Jim ran RC scheduling meeting RAMS show shows will great job us Jim can reached 18958 Marine View Drive Seattle WA 98166 should send contest sanction forms him beginning now Jim RCer flew fight ers few years ago still dabbles person carrying type aircraft second fill much needed position Bruce Nelson Spokane Bruce has agreed fill Associate Vice-President vacancy inland empire address 807 E Vicksburg Spokane WA 99208 Bruce familiar face RC functions since manager Barons Show Team gets around Both gentlemen deserve pat back clasp hand along other AMA officers district give time pay can enjoy hobby/sport Ed McCollough AVP Oregon sent following report information Thanks Ed good weather us manage fly year will building antici pation coming contest year mind its time remind events will coming up can get planes ready because turns out some con tests will slightly different year first contest point towards will Benton County RC Modelers EXPO held Benton County fairgrounds just south Corvallis OR April 11 12 two day meet features static judging number categories including Scale non-Scale types usually swap shop operating bring no longer needed items will have District Xl meeting Saturday prob ably late afternoon would like see get input Sunday brings fun fly Adair Field great prizes supplied winners Later April either 19th 26th Sky Knights Portland will have Mudhole 81 else mudhole just south Wilsonville OR first sea plane meet new season get floats come some fun Last year weather great unlike years no rain no wind Although Oregon function re member Zillah coming up May 5t Helens will cooperate usually very well run attended meet Last year four us flew Zillah second day contest 18th May taxiing main runway heard excited voice say N - am over Scapoose St Helens blowing looked north sure enough whole top moun tain lifting off lifted off flew towards mountain guarantee have never seen anything match awesome sight laid out front us chased passed cloud Zillah ground long enough warn group say hello few old friends back plane off Port land could have stayed longer would have grounded possibly months because dust Also report printed RIC Modeler should really have listed fiction since liberties actual happenings taken After Mudhole 81 next meet will third annual Barnstormers Scale Biplane meet Sometime June towards end month 20th 27th meet will take place Delta Park year has change rules Scale air planes will flown two parts Scale Barnstorming will merged overall category Look flyers write Steve Tischler C/O will forward letter Fourth July weekend signals Northwest Miniature Seaplane contest known Haystack 81 Haystack reservoir about 15 miles out Madras OR Last year good weather came back beautiful contest works con test change rules will tried provisional basis first time bonus will awarded planes Scale appearance Scale higher bonus forewarned get bird look like real airplane Sky Knights go out make great contest hope see flying us weekend fun fly wade off Scale last weekend July will bring Flightmasters Klamath Falls OR Fun Fly Unfortunately wasnt able get last year because 5t Helens rescheduled Barn stormers contest same date July everything Ive heard indicates excel lent get-together fun goes well hope get years contest just watch August activity seems annual Lake Tapps meet run Mt Ranier RC group last year six Sky Knights went took second fourth fifth seventh ninth places Out modesty wont tell other Sky Knight placed least wasnt last very re laxing very well run meet look forward years version September brings two excellent contests close season year will same day can get both First will Vancouver Lake contest sponsored Sky Knights will floatplane contest includes fun fly events wade off Scale So far weather has fantastic contest lake shallow can walk across get plane need con test will take place 20th September weekend following 27th brings Dis fun fly Corvallis OR have attended tell well attended enjoyable contest well worth attending Since will no conflict year plan attend hope will too 84 Model Aviation JUNIO FLIGHT / ED WHITTEN 176 Wall St Sta New York NY 10005 Bostonians Fly High nice things about non-AMA unofficial events locality can fly event appeals modelers area Such case BOS TONIAN Indoor Event scale-like mod els moment know least four different styles iams Co Ltfl photo Everyone appears accept 16 span 14 QAL VA x 2 x 3 minimum fuselage box 6 maximum prop rules varia tions come minimum weight double single surface requirement charisma factor percentage Most fliers seem want crease charisma possible 10% require double surfaced covering greatest divergency opinion comes minimum weight whether flies scale-like models appreciation dura tion appearance suggestion flies em like likes em Florida MIAMA group using old 7 gram double singel surface optional 10% charisma rules Doc Martin however has modified 10 gram minimum 20% charisma Junes VI-NART West Baden IN New York City big contest February 22nd Columbia University used 1981 rules retained 7 gram minimum required double covered sur faces used 20% maximum charisma fac tor 7 gram minimum satisfied en durance fliers 10 grams would have liking scale buffs Out San Diego super-scale mod elers use old rules whop ping 14 gram minimum popular So own fact remains semi-scale indoor model event very popular New York imagination runs wild unusual plan forms San Diego popular adopt man-carrying airplane design details lettering Bostonian require ments fact Walt Mooney has drawn up plans number Bostonians modified full-size designs has given appropriate Bean Town names like Back Bay Bellanka Revere Speedster Chelsea Cardi nal Giving model real jazzy name very important element event seems type model event manufacturer could produce kit beginner could build fly Sure expert will win always does outdoor P-30 Em bryo place beginner young old can start have fun doing information history Bostonian event rules send Ed Whitten 15c stamp cover return postage AMA Indoor Postal Yep getting near showdown time Annual Indoor AMA Postal Contest Keep flying just sure send times other information Ed Whitten end April Eagle Talk last issue discussed names parts nomenclature airplane pointed out basic similarities between man-carrying free flight model airplanes Now want tell about things properties cannot seen Yes invisible just important wings stabilizers four four forces flight want talk about first can called good guys bad guys suppose wear appropriate hats two good guys THRUST LIFT two bad guys DRAG WEIGHT Its tug-of-war THRUST DRAG opposing other LIFT strug gling against WEIGHT model has four properties THRUST LIFT overcome DRAG WEIGHT model will move forward climbing flight Lets take good look diagram see just whats going 7Wegr R4q AVNT $ See THRUST trying its best pull airplane forward LIFT trying keep up air good guys give cheer YEAH right DRAG trying fiendish best hold back model WEIGHT trying pull downthe bad guysHISSSS --again. .HISSSS thats what flying about rather beginning what about next step see what makes up THRUST LIFT can help makes up DRAG WEIGHT can eliminate Now LIFT does over come WEIGHT perhaps because enough THRUST perhaps too much WEIGHT model launch will settle down long powered glide So lets see what can done help out THRUSTThis comes power rubber motor through means propeller loop 1/8th rubber doesnt job maybe two loops will. THRUST through increased power THRUST however can also increased using effi cient propeller best diameter best angle pitch blades air plane smooth well lubricated bear ing fact right rubber/propeller com bination probably just important rest model LIFTThats what wing course surface AMA Cub flat gains its lift kiting action air hitting underside surface efficient wing cambered curved efficient curve - airfoil - lift An airfoil obtains lift reducing air pressure upper surface plus kit ing action DRAGWe cant away completely bad guy doggone itwish could can reduce him minimum Good building practices important best weapon sandpaper An balsa body example covered whole forest tiny fiber hairs just eager clutch airand Sand off WEIGHTAnd course cant get rid bad guy either Outdoor models must strong enough withstand wind rough handling being blown along ground no need load down anything unnecessary Indoor models made just lightly possible strong enough withstand flight loads order fly slower less power Well thats beginningthe four forces flight inherent airplanes large small Some help some hinder course much will get now start thinking models terms improve building habits help good guys know start wondering model flies well thats will really start enjoy model airplanes next session will consider three conventional axes remember As wing bent flies plane See next month SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT May 1981 85
Edition: Model Aviation - 1981/05
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r Synopsis ot January 31 Council Meeting AMAs board ofdirectors Executive Coun cii met Atlanta GA took following actionsa detailed report will pub lished after Executive Council reviews approves official minutes meeting 1 Run-off Election John Grigg Presi dent Horrace Cain District VI VicePresident noted winners AMAs accounting firm re sponsible receiving counting bal lots 2 1981 Budget deficit budget ap proved noted continuance operations under budget would probably require dues increase following year existing services maintained 3 Executive Director Contract new contract approved next two years replacing effect since 1964 4 Membership Lists new basis mak ing membership lists available promotion model aviation activities com mercial purposes reviewed accepted 5 Youth Proposal concept AMAs founders Charles H Grant renew ing youth participation AMA programs emphasis scientific considerations reviewed possible future implementa tion 6 Pyrotechnics Ban Guidelines under AMA air show teams could permit ted safely operate pyrotechnics re viewed approved 7 AMA Blazers Purchase jackets AMA employee representatives wear public functions approvedAMA pay half employees pay half also available officers AMA subsidy 8 MAAC Magazine Sale AMAs maga zine Canadian aeromodeling association members reduced subscription rate $16 approved 9 NAA Magazine approved pro vide AMA magazine Executive Committee Board Directors AMAs parent organization National Aeronautic Association 10 Member Expulsion assistance AMAs legal counsel approved seek return AMA property preliminary con sidering revocation AMA membership privileges former air show team member 11 Nats 1-10 Personnel agreed cost additional HQ personnel brought Nats general AMA PR purposes should charged Nats operation 12 1980 Nats Planning left Nats Executive Committee decide expansion RC Soaring competition satisfaction Helicopter Soaring Inter ests 13 Nats Committee Homer Smith VP District Xl appointed new Nation als Executive Committee Chairman Smith Foreman VP District IV develop Standard Operating Procedure document Nats operations Nats Committee struc ture functions 14 Nats Communications purchase up $5000 approved upgrade Nats electronic communications equipment 15 Nats Entry lees An increase 1981 fees approved help prevent deficit Nats operations See Competition News else issue Model Aviation de tails 161982 Nats Sites Possibilitiesfor Dover DE Pine Bluff NC reviewed ap proved further study 17 Bylaws Committee John Byrne VP District II approved added basic committee consisting President Executive Director Bill Mathews VP-V Homer Smith VP-XI Micheline Madison AMA HQ 18 Chapter Achievement Establishment new award AMA chapters associa tions chartered clubs approved first go Central New York Model Aircraft Association 19 Homeowners Insurance Executive Director requested research legality publishing list companies will cover model aircraft activities 20 CD Phone Numbers AMA HQ re vise sanction form obt&m authori zation publish CD phone numbers AMA Contest Calendar 21 Officer Columns approved Executive Director have column magazine equivalent VPs approved Secretary/Treasurer column should less AMA Presi dents column 22 Alaska Mini-Nats three day 1981 Mini-Nats Anchorage AMA provide 15 free trophies approved 23 CD Qualification Effective March 15 previous requirements endorsement new Contest Director applications ap proved reinstated although also approved VP could approve en dorsements either way however use current questionnaire still required 24 Safety Committee new committee approved authority recom mend suspending Contest Director rating contest sanction extreme safety hazard situations 25 1981 Nomination Procedures procedures used 1980 election approved use again 1981 Note laws Committee consider changes future meanwhile current bylaws deadlines provide time 1981 implementation 26 AMA Numbers Due being enough five digit numbers available contin ue reserving unrenewed numbers previous holders approved begin reissuing such numbers effective March 31 meanwhile conversion alpha-numeric system approved minimize avoid need reissue numbers have normally reserved 27 Distinguished Service such award approved announcement re cipient delayed until presentation made 28 Next Meeting April 4-5 1981 Washington DC area 5th will pri m arily reviewing bylaws revision proposals AMA Scholarship Winners- -1980 Names 1980 AMA Scholarship winners have announced Scholar ship Committee Out 19 names submitted four selected Paul Munana $1000 Peter Campo $500 Theodore Tavares $250 Thomas Haar $250 total $2000 being awarded fund Top choice Paul Munana Santa Bar bara CA winner $1000 AMA Scholarship Fund will use award help finance education University California Santa Barbara major ing Mechanical Engineering 395 average placed him seventh out 546 students high school Paul entered uni versity first-rate academic credentials holding onto scholastic level Paul found time participate such high school activities Election Committee Key Club Math Club Finance Publicity Committees also achieved Honor Roll three years awarded Santa Barbara School District Top Achieve ment Honor 1979 model aviation side Paul free flighter travel up 130 miles 72 Model Aviation AMA HQ including reports AMA President Secretary-Treasurer Executive Director Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 home Taft could fly top modeling prize came May 1980 Taft won Ode Randall Memorial Trophy placing first Senior new AMA record time 51 minutes 29 seconds Previous Paul won tro phies 1979 Nats held Riverside CA four seven events entered past three years Paul has entered contests wide variety classes always keen competitor times going home trophies Paul stated application involvement model aviation has enthusiastically supported parents has resulted much happiness satis faction family Paul founding member Santa Barbara Indoor Aeromodelers Club served executive member Presently belongs Society Antique Modelers National Free Flight Society holding down parttime job help pay college tuition Paul still finds time fly well play soccer volleyball some weightlifting says model building fly ing have taught him perseverance patience self-confidence competitive spirit qualities will keep life second place scholarship amount $500 went Peter Campo Houston TX Graduating Clear Lake High School top 5% grade average 4259 45 possible Peter built up enviable rec ord member National Honor Society four years member Junior En gineering Tech nical Society winning All-State Honors Letters still making time prepare winning exhibit 1980 Hous ton Science Engineering Fair 1979 Peter won special award American stitute Aeronautics Astronautics projectA Practical Model Engine Dyna mometerwhich gained him third place Fair interest scientific projects demonstrated 1977 won second place Certificate Merit Tex Society Medical Technology exhibit Enzyme Action world model aviation Peter has entered contests built planes people twice age likes fly Slow Combat Fast Combat Sailpianes radio controlled Pylon Racers well taking part area fun flies built own design Control Line Endurance ship five 1AA original design models two original Fast Combat planes constructing other planes designed others Club mem berships include Manned Spacecraft Center Radio Control Club Clear Lake Linewinders Club Houston Area Pylon Racing Association found ing member goal pursuing higher education become chemical engineer hopes Masters Degree working will enable him help solve some future energy problems country world Rice University fortunate have such versatile alumnus May 1980 graduate Falmouth High School Theodore S Sean Tavares young man parent would proud have family Based six semesters placed first decile class 400 grade average Sean inducted National Honor Society 11th grade made Vice-President 12th grade 1979 third place three-way tie annual High School Math Examination 1980 topped group winning first place Other activities included Latin Club Math Club during four grades high school Sean has special interest World War aviation member Society WWI Historians As special project built Fokker DR-i based plans obtained Smithsonian National Air Space Museum took fifth place Scale Rheinbeck NY 1979 numerous con tests behind him Sean worked Ex perimental Aircraft Association Chapter Falmouth narrate coordinate radio controlled model flying show 1978 went assist Otis Air Base Open House same year past three years has built seven RC models other endeavors active church has volunteer worker town select men campaigns served volun teer driver Nursing Association finance university education pay modeling activities Sean worked supermarket cut grass neighbors late 1979 joined staff Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute will attending Massachusetts Insti tute Technology will pursue career engineering modeling has learned patience required design develop project hopes will able make positive contribution field aerospace fourth place 1980 awarded Thomas Haar Ventura CA graduated Ventura High School June 1980 Tom entered University Southern California September 1980 will work degree Aeronautical Engineering has interesting achievements continued page 78 May 1981 73 1981 Scholarship Program program will continue same recent years easy get involved know young per son might interested quali fiedwho perhaps doesnt receive publicationtell him/her about first step applicant very simple write AMA HQ 815 Fifteenth St. N W Washington DC 20005 request scholarship application eligible current AMA member must 1 have flown model AMA sanctioned competition 1980 1981 prior submitting application 2 high school graduate 1980 1981 Appli cations must completed returned AMA HQby May 311981 Pictured AMA Scholarship Win ners Above LR Paul Munana awarded 1st prize $1000 Peter Campo $500 award winner left Sean Tavares $250 Also winning $250 Tom Haar shown below National Car Rental Discount Now 30% National Car Rental has adv sed effec tive immediately increasing car rental discount available AMA members 30% off regular time mileage rates US under conditions outlined existing agreement AMA will necessary replace previous National Car Rental identification cards stickers issued members reflect increase Members need identify themselves pres ently being done National Car Rental will automatically offer 30% discount applicable Member pays gas used However members will receive new cards part 1981 membership pack ets Incidentally AMA members totalled over $50000 car rentals during 1979-80 Deticft Budget Approved 81 dues increase 1982 probable due inflation has drastically increased cost AMA operations contrast fact 1979 1980 produced sur pluses budget 1981 projects loss item especially reflects problem office rent will cost about $60000 year compared about $32000 last yearl AMAs previous five year lease based cost about $6 per square foot expired end February 1981 two year renewal lease signed double previous rate Washington rates much higher 15 20 dollars per square foot price range tremendous escalation prompted AMA Executive Council 1980 invest surplus previous years operations piece property upon build per manent home expected building built over next two years will ready occupancy AMAs current lease expires end February 1983 meantime Executive Council approving 1981 deficit budget has opted continue offering full nor mal membership services recent years though means going red over come deficit anticipated dues increase will necessary 1982 unless continued increases membership growth and/or reduction rate inflation makes possible avoid increase 1981 budget projects substantial membership increase about 5% about 77000 members about 81000 will enough offset projected ex penses being affected infla tion rate over twice great So dues crease seems inevitable point However amount increase may minimal perhaps dollar two Council decides basis smaller increases needed rather less frequent major creases past usual plan creases about five years apart since last big jump 1979 talk has heard about making adjustments sooner smaller increments initial decision time will come next Council meeting April 4 time complete financial report 1980 will available well preliminary results trends 1981 Council could fore make basic dues decision chance further review adjustment necessary next Council meeting August John Worth February 10 1981 MinutesExecutive Council Meeting November 15 1980 following n attendance Presi dent Earl Witt Chambersburg PA Secretary Treasurer Jim McNeill Birmingham AL Ex ecutive Director John Worth Fairfax VA District VP Cliff Piper absentappoint ed proxy John Grigg Vice-President Dis trict II John Grigg Lockport NY VP-Ill Dave Brown Cincinnati OH VP-IV Chuck Foreman Mechanicsville VA VP-V Bill Mathews Birmingham AL VP-VI Horrace Cain absenthis appointed proxy Dave Peltz Chatsworth CA VP-VII Hardy Brodersen Birmingham Ml VP-VIII John Embry Sulphur LA VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada CO VP-X Jim Scarborough Redon Beach CA VP-XI Homer Smith Seattle WA Executive Director NAA Ev Langworthy Present AMA Executive Staff Vince Mankowski Assistant Executive Director Carl Wheeley Publisher/Editor Model v/a t/on Gisele Jackson Comptroller Frank Ehling Technical Director Micheline Madison FAI/Contest Boards Director Geoff Styles Flying Site Representative Carol Merfeld Membership Department Supervisor Carl Ma roney Special Services Director Joyce Hager Executive Secretary Guests Howard Crispin USPJA President Tom Vallee John Preston Safety Advisor Mrs Worth Mrs Mankowski Mrs Styles Penny Witt regular meeting Academy Model Aeronautics Executive Council brought order 900 am Presi dent chaired meeting Before taking up agenda re affirmed previous Council action proxy voting would allowed accord ance DC Law pertaining non-profit associations I APPROVAL OF AUGUST 9 1980 COUN CIL MINUTE& general consensus minutes ap proved II SECRETARY/TREASURERS REPORT Mr McNeill advised thefollowing items A Signature Budget Presentations January 1981 budget presented Council subsequent presentations S/T signature will appear B The Flying Site Representatives G Stylesl performance date praised its excellence C A review PAl team expenses will made reported upon near future Ill REVIEW OF THE AGENDA agreed several items would taken up out sequence presented President other items added agenda IV COMMITTEE REPORT& A Headquarters Relocation Committee report Foreman Mr Foreman noted record Council unanimously approved purchase Reston property during conference call following August Council meeting Foreman asked Vince Man kowski re-explain update Council purchase details J Worth ED expressed concern problem cash flow large finan cial investment involved time loss year projected 1981 budget Further discussion deferred because subjects budget property purchase agenda B Scholarship Committee written report B Stalick J Worth recommended Committees 1980 recommendations con cerning scholarship winners accepted volving award total $2000 MOVED seconded accept Scheme 1 Scholarship Committee Report 1980 scholarship winners Munana$1 000 Campo$500 Tavares Haar$250 motion passed 10 3 abstained IX NAA Pres C RC Frequency Committee J Worth ad vised Council government ac celerating consideration frequency petition Notice Proposed Rule Mak ing NPRM process being drafted may issued year end possibility having new frequencies approved end 1981 excellent D Air Show Team Committee C Fore man reported steering committee being formed recommendations would probably agenda item next Council meeting E Executive Director Contract Committee B Mathews reported revision con tract nearly complete document could ready Council review end year V 1980 ELECTION PROCEDURE 81 82 office Two issues discussed A The possibility some candidates pres ently running office Districts VI VIII president receiving majority vote required Academys Bylaws B Whether ballots mailed member ship third class would reach destinations before November 25th deadline MOVED seconded voting deadline November 25 extended motion passed 11 1 against VIII 1 abstained XI Note ballots will counted Decem ber8 1980 MOVED seconded persons presently office will remain office until final results election determined run-off vote needed obtain majori ty winner particular district motion passed 8 5 against V S/T II IV Xl MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly run-off vote needed fice two persons receiving highest number votes initial ballot will placed run-off ballotthe run-off bal lot will sent eligible AMA members Open members office president con rinoed page 77 74 Model Aviation Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger Drive Lockport NY 14094 model aircraft world has lost yet another great very well respected individual Warren Hitchcox President Model Air craft Association Canada passed away February 15 1981 result heart attack suffered during MAAC Annual General Meeting Warren died support ing hobby dearly loved will missed deepest sympathies extended family Warren least cause very near dear himFAI sup port Canadian teams international com petitions family has asked lieu flowers memorial donation made MAAC FAI team travel fund have directed such donation made AMA Warren staunch supporter orga nization well-known differences prob lems own personal preferences still thrill building flying model aircraft brings us close togetherthe very reason existence Acade two paragraphs following reprint ed permission Dick Tichenor first appeared part Chuck Cunninghams column January 1981 issue RC Mod eler Magazine words better explain love hobby could write other day talking nonmodeling friend suddenly realized something already knew just forgotten something rest us engaged modeling last rapidly vanishing breed breed known craftsmen Okay perhaps dont really feel comfortable looking latest bird thinking about crafts manship Yep has wrinkles wing tip thumb mark squarely top epoxy paint its wings flown off looking little doggie does represent craftsmanship cre ated hands Sure used tools some power some handbut large hard work patience created pride joy Whether built kit plans ultimate joyyou designed built flew yourselfit makes no difference main overriding fact did Take good look around lifestyle today will see what Im driving Everything mass produced furniture shoes canned goods keeps cost down pride craftsmanship slowly disappearing Perhaps uninformed public tends look us grown men playing toys represent something people have lostthe ability create what really makes modeling fun thing would nice pass along children can learned modeling o help along lifes road other hobby/sport very kindest thanks RCM allow ing above reprint THE NATS Planning 1981 Nats Seguin TX area well underway event schedules becoming firm principal job assign ments well underway Due some recent changes approved Executive Council could first break-even Nats years have appointed Homer Smith Chairman Nats Executive Committee have operational questions send Homer Entry forms usual will available AMA Headquarters near future Please send self-addressed stamped envelope request entry form wont drown just falling water might stay NOT AGAIN know just finalized election time again consider nominations vice-presidents odd numbered districts Ill V VII IX XI secretary/trea surer Remembernone officers automatically renominated must nominated YOU nominations sent Nominations Committee nominees must accept writing want particular nominee get agreement submit letter nomination now fore forget Money talks says good-bye PLEA now own property Reston VA will erecting very own Head quarters building near future need help building fund campaign underway sorts paraphernalia avail able sale profits will go toward building fund can also make direct contributions tax deductible about buying life membership dedicating money building fund Industry contributions would greatly ap preciated YOUTH Some foreign governments subsidize youth aeromodeling US policy cannot WE MUST can individuals clubs chapters districts AMA foster growth aeromodeling among young people today Remember back youth consider help help wish had pay back little enjoyment have gained hobby lending hand youth Gain interest teach help lead time repay debt aeromodeling youth Flying Sites Through Public Service have seen heard old proverb blessed give receive truth can use own advantage What important flying club flying site Probably much What going get us first class pub licity own area better club-spon sored youth-oriented program Again prob ably much might fortunate club no site problems might club presently en gaged site search Whichever case can gain organizing model air craft session some young people area Boy Scouts America have aviation badge What better place start youth effort group kids could check local Board Education see would possible include model aviation curriculum somehow Tell board people model aviation develop career opportunities too busy pursuing hobby cause trouble street corners Maybe town Police Boys Girls Club always lookout projects outside people can bring activities Give try area help young boys chapter Big Brothers almost city Union would really good spot kick-off Delta Dart program churches community can bet sweet life almost involved youth club would welcome you suggest idea creative exciting short-term project like Delta Dart know very busy own lives building repairing flying own models wouldnt great let some others delights building flying machine no matter simple helping person trim make fly know what bet some young people will develop strong interest model aviation will have club members stronger organization importantly will putting something back community will make better place live Kids today have surrounded pack aged instant hungry chance something utilizes hands head together Give opportunity enjoy hobby/ sport enjoy look around average modeler will find surprise aint young anymore need young people hobby years come will still represented international events have winners bring home fame glory United States Think about something about Youll glad did Geoff Styles FLYING NEAR Al RPORTS BE CAREFUL May 1981 75 Secrstary-Treasurers Report Jim McNeiII AMA Secretary-Treasurer 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 job AMA essentially two things secretary treasurer month want give two separate reports viewpoint As Secretary synopsis Atlanta Council meeting stressing whys various Council decisions honorable Dave Brown AMA District Ill Vice-President way doing unusually fine job repre senting people has suggested type report JANUARY ATLANTA COUNCIL MEETING Mr Chuck Foreman hardworking Dis trict IV AMA VP reported progress new land purchase building construc tion Reston VA said could move within three years reason making own building simply because rent has gone out sight Washington DC want stay area near government heartbeat Bill Mathews gave update pro gram revise bylaws concepts bylaws need reworking hatched out back Thirties thingper haps 13000 plus dollars spent Presidential run-off other day could have saved adjusted bylaw governing elections Bill also recommended beginning Safe ty Advisors Committee oversee AMA Safety action speaks itself Nothing can have greater importance SAFETY must practice preach safety agree AMA Headquarters presented 1981 budget signature Mr John Worth urged Council approve budget except anticipation possi ble 1982 dues increase order maintain present services Inflation coupled im portant new areas such flying field acqui sition efforts etc necessitate such thinking realization will cost same now AMA can now provide membership list model airplane events through Use Con sent Form list available com mercial purposes important special interest groups Pyrotechnics As probably al ready know AMA banned pyrotechnics fireworks actions last year Coun cil meeting vote accept recom mendations Air Show Team Advisory Committee common sense theory AMA air show teams SAFETY conscious since thing ought know what talking about Local laws flying sites must prevail course Council voted give Canadian mod elers already belong own MAAC special magazine rate Model via tion Because fine neigh bors drop down below border participate contests discussion sending AMA Headquar ters employees 1981 Nats resolved decision send minimal number San Antonio August due bookwork etc needed Any others sent HQ general PR work will charged Nats new President Mr John Grigg nounced Homer Smith the new Nats Executive Committee Chairman means Homer will running everything Nats okay Homer very capable very easy get along Ask Nats Free Flighter Homer Smith lives Seattle has Alaska district obtained Council permission let Alaskans stage three day mini-Nats Anchorage 15 free tro phies year sounds like excellent idea looks like friend Joseph Micalizzi started something mini-Nats Puer Rico.. Contest Directors tougher CD now guys Lots members ac quired status never staged con test simply underqualified Now have take written test isnt hard study up what ing AMA rules onand overall concept screwing lid down CDs good protects contest goer Honorable Travis McGinnis very capable Vice-President District IX urged Council increase annual scholarship allowance President Grigg appointed com mittee study report back next meeting Scholarships important get young people interested modeling aviation summation Atlanta Council meet ing have good Council year have new President John Grigg good friend John Byrne smooth talking New York lawyer ever saw came back District II Also Ted White newly elected District VIII fit ted right little buddy past President Johnny Clemens sat back gratis advisor needed January meeting Colonel Ev Langworthy representing NAA also graced assembly TREASURER REPORT As Treasurer mentioned January Council suffered loss some $1226911 1980 Ohio Nats Also $2640763 lost 1979 Lincoln Nats $1371400 1978 Lake Charles Nats $2434983 dropped 1977 Nats Riverside figures add up $7673983 total cash loss last four Nats Im waiting see 1981 figures San Antonio considers local meets including triple ones quadruple ones always break least suggest something wrong somewhere need put annual Nats break basis What think Mr Bill Zimmer agrees wants know reason money loss 1980 Nats Some Peoria IL people think maybe too Nats workers rewarded free AMA dues reason personally think free AMA dues Nats work money well spent think contributing factor Bill wants 1980 financial breakdown am sending him Thomas Chapis Denton MD wrote thank January report says right after reading club people Denton area went straight FFA Administrator Mr Loya Reger Mr Reger immediately helped acquire fine flying field outskirts town new FFA Park Thanks letter Thomas thank Mr Reger flying field last directly associated AMA Treasurer stuff Mr Thomas Norton Sr Pres ident Burlington County RC Club Rancocus NJ writes Mr Wilson Chambers passed away January 7th wife has asked us express remembrance form contribution Academy President Norton sent AMA check $6500 structions apply building fund Let add new building completed near Washington DC permanent metal plaque will hanging prominently wall lobby will include name Mr F Wilson Chambers donor Further name will enshrined ever long Academy Model Aeronautics 76 Model Aviation importance affiliation National Aeronautic Association Cannot overstressed provides American representation FAI Federation Aeronautique Interna tionale official keeper aviation World Records Deeds three important international modeling figures meeting Paris France help shape FAI rules world mod eling LR Werner Koelliker Switzerland delegate Johnny Clemens FAI information Education Subcommittee Camille Gerard Luxembourg delegate way February 1981 issue under ClAM picture two important names left out errorJohnny Clem ens shown Howard Kuhn Sorry gentlemen Executive Directors View HO John Worth AMA Executive Director 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 AMA election finally over after effects lingeron Although now have answer majority voters voted put office question remains negative aspects election overshadowed positive contrast previous AMA elec tions focused personalities issues charges counter-charges usual confu sion over details what various per sonalities saying now results much concern among AMA leaders over fact about ten thousand voters supported candidate mostly unsupported peers other AMA officers attribute nature mail ings sent out so-called committee re-elect President coupled basic willingness AMA mem bers believe worst about organiza tion though large majority other members apparently either satisfied dont care since two thirds membership didnt vote situation new Its known years members join main ly insurance protection linked fact AMA clubs require AMA member ship use flying sites desired such motivation lack its no wonder people receptive nega tive message Like situation too AMA members appreciative organization some its leadership Thats tremendous challenge current officers including President need find ways encourage positive thinking pride support AMA can problems will get taken care will enjoy mem bership 1980 election helped show up sensitive issues problems cor rections improvements can made have rest 1981 1982 see can resolve differences between factions developed over past two years Meanwhile theres much happy about 1980 greatest membership year AMAs 44 year history almost 77000 memberships ahead last years rate 81000 budgeted year 60000 already signed up end February bought acre half property end 1980 upon build permanent Headquarters expand ed HQ staff offer new better services first Executive Council meeting under new AMA President John Grigg took care huge agenda items needing policy decisions short off great start 1981 looking ahead need some hindsight concerning past problems Thus shouldnt simply close door unpleasantness took up lot space magazine past year need find better way deal dissent handle constructive fashion Thats easily done since much amounts differences opinion rather right wrong Such differences make difficult generate togetherness solving problems yet getting together work out differences key making progress Good ideas survive subject ed scrutiny different back grounds talents Council members acceptable majority will prevail Thats basis AMA system nobody has cart blanche what pleases President Executive Director organization operates con sensus So whatever results discussions controversy needs some respect simply cause represents what can agreed AMA now largest sport aviation ganization free world got way during past 20 years Looking ahead next 20 shows year 2000 hori zon Whatever problems today will matter history new generation pick up left off Weve got lot proud looking now compared before Lets enjoy Minutes continued page 74 Open members respective districts offices VP Run-off ballots will sent first class mail no write-in will allowed Note also agreed consensus top two withdraws run-off vote will required deadline date run-off ballot will determined Council telephone conference also agreed Executive Director should prepare draft run-off ballots proce dures order save time case run-off vote required VI 1981 NATIONALS President distributed Nats Execu tive Committee report prepared Ron Mor gan Committee recommended separate Nats Indoor West Baden IN rest Nats Seguin TX MOVED seconded 81 Nats Committee recommendations except some scheduling details accepted motion passed 8 4 against II S/T III V 1 abstained X MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly 81 Nats schedules Com mittee report accepted except RC Soaring Helicopter NEC make recommendations next Council meeting concerning possibility time RC Soaring VII TEAM SELECTIONPROCEDURESFAI INDOOR President Witt invited Mr Tom Vallee address meeting present views concerning perceived problems FAI Indoor team selection program particu larly concerning minority representation After discussion Mr Vallee MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly 10% Indoor program partici pants join presenting program format alternate Team Selection Committees both proposed programs will ap pear ballot program participants VIII 1981 RC SOARING WORLD CHAMPI ONSH IP& President Witt advised Council would possible host RC Soaring WC San Francisco area California After question discussion period MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly AMA propose ClAM hold 1981 RC Soaring WC California during July Note President directed pres entation FAI ClAM meeting pre pared Executive Director IX RC HELICOPTER WORLD CHAMPION SHIPS POLAND 81 Executive Directoradvised Council strong possibility Poland will offer host model RC Helicopter World Championships conjunction WC full scale helicopters Worths question Council will AMA send team FAI approves such championship MOVED seconded AMA support Paris meeting December invita tion world championships RC Helicop ters Further Academy prepared send team event should take place motion passed 11 1 against V 1 abstained Pres Note Executive Director contact Helicopter leaders advise WC possibility need field team event takes place discussion Council reminded decision should made concerning fielding supporting Sport Scale team 1982 World Championships need noted fact event yet designated official FAI world champi onship category expected shortly Meantime interested Sport Scale event should told early Council will support such team done 80 allow much time possible pre pare MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly Council support Sport Scale team 1982 regardless whether event designated official unofficial FAI World Championship category X 1981 BUDGET preliminary 1981 budget re viewed explained Executive Direc tor noted loss anticipated due inflation despite projected membership increase possibility dues crease should considered near future Note since review information no action required Council time 1981 budget approval scheduled next Council meeting XI PROPERTY PURCHASE Reston property purchase plan again discussed length extension Mankowskis earlier explanations Several op tions concerning cash flow described cluding minimize effects basic AMA operations budget MOVED seconded passed unanimous ly Headquarters personnel proceed actual purchase Reston VA proper ty using judgment advan tageous financial arrangement remainder minutes November 15 1981 Executive Council meet ing will published AMA News sec tion June 1981 issue May1981 77 Scholarships continued President Ventura Aviation Explorers teacher Sunday school church member BIRDS model flying club use Mile Square Park designed FAI RC competition sailplane plans refine design performance improvements found time earn private pilots license working commercial instrument ratings simultaneously playing piano cello seriously pleasure Ventura County Symphony Orches tra also gives lessons two cello students Tom edits newsletter Ventura County Comets regularly practices novice pattern flying cuts own foam wing cores built sailplane winch developed own technique making fiberglass fuseages loves competition strives better performance has involved model aviation long can remember primary goal become airline pilot what can see has what takes Since 1970 AMA scholarships have made varying amounts applicants doubly distinguished high grades school active involvement model aviation community public service involvement also stressed desirable candidates take part activities initiator AMA Scholarchip Pro gram Sullivan Pylon Brand Products substantial contribution some years ago got program going Executive Council AMA policy making body followed suit authorized apportionment dues solicitations additional contributions fund program continuing basis Since start program AMA has awarded almost $25000 deserving young people assist further education Committee members Bob Stalick Al bany OR Cliff Telford Bethesda MD Bob Underwood St Louis MO Betty Stream Long Beach CA John Worth Fairfax VA Under leadership Chairman Stalick recommendations made annually AMA Executive Council scholarship awards SIG Scholarship Awards Choosing two names 19 eli gible easy task After very care ful scrutiny comparison model aviation achievements economic needs applicants Jill Peck Tom Croft selected receive $1000 Glen Sigafoose Memorial Scholarship Fund established 1980 honor memory Mr Glen Sigafoose Sig Manu facturing Company killed per sonal airplane during air show Sig program separate selects appli cants AMA Scholarship Program emphasis financial considerations modeling performance Jill Peck San Diego CA entered University California Los Angeles Sep tember 1980 will major Graphic Arts full schedule High School acti vities community involvement Jill also found time very active modeler entering national international proxy contests During years building fly ing Peanut Scale models gained 15 first place trophies eight second place awards numerous third places As active member Academy involvement Scale Staffel San Diego Orbiteers Jill named Member Year careful skilled builder constructs demon stration models well building testing new kits participation model aviation since age eight has helped hard working young woman develop patience con fidence crusading spirit tell world about model aviation Tom Croft Manchester MO plans follow full-time career aviation enroll ing Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach FL Already holder private pilots license Tom states active model aviation life has provided him unequaled knowledge aviation intends use intention become professional pilot cognizant skills has developed through competition other AMA fliers long list model competition successes reflect determina tion patience 1979 Nats Tom took first place Senior Modified RC Sail plane both Standard Two Meter classes established new AMA record November 1979 Category 1 Indoor Handlaunch Glider having previously set new site record March 1979 Anderson IN taking first place Indoor Handlaunch Glider event list contest wins would fill full page dedicated young man has part wide variety AMA events spanning range Peanut Scale Penny Plane Easy Bee RC Soaring hearty congratu lations go two winners first year Glen Sigafoose Memorial Scholarship Awards hope will make fine contribution world model avi ation world general did Connecticut Maine C Massachusetts Hampshire Rhode Island 0 vermont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Rt 3 Box 200 Waterville ME 04901 Amocamne Vjee-Prmdents Robert C 8rodeur 406 Main Street Nashua NH 03060 George Porker 7 Pool Or. Loe MA 01238 Mike Sctindler 5 Boklac Lodyard CT 06339 William Wilbur 6 Laurel Ave. Kittery ME 03904 Biggest thing boards right now plan put show Charles Hamp son Grant up Manchester Center VT July 4th Sammy Frey has agreed put demo Dave Brown may area will have little category show off Charlie has asked John Worth show team available since both northeastern show teams will busy already scheduled will just have wing hope have best show ever service club up Charles Hope can have some kind Rotary Wings Rotary Club Otis Model Aircraft Club led Fred Hess President CD will put nual RC Barnstormers Fly-In Show Off Sunday June 7 1981 Fred writes 23 entries last year have big beautiful area fly Also addition Barnstormers event will Sport Scale Giant Scale Barnstormer event 5 minutes flier show best flying type long its safe must impress judges beauty precision acrobatics what ever else turns at area picnics family fun fellowship Full directions site rules may writing Fred Hess PO Box 147 Waquoit MA 02536 phone number 617 5481904 have some new frequencies listed FCC printout says may have some problems 7564 Green ville Cranston Black Plain RI Farming ton NH Holyoke MA Trumbull CT 78 Model Aviation vvarren MIXcflCOX just egInnmng nis iUtfl year President Model Aeronautics Association canada died February 15 famous competitor having member canadas RC Aerobatics tuam times also canadas voting delegate FAIs committee International Aero Modeling cIAMI great friend AMA often worked closely USA officers shown leftl shared MAAC booth AMA Executive Director John Worth Hobby 80 trade show last year Toronto Pictured above Tom croft two Glen Sigafoose Memorial Scholarship award winners Unfortunately no photograph available Jill Peck other winner Both students selected receive financial awards $1000 7296 in Hartford Hamden CT 7216 Wallingford CT 7240 Waterbury CT lots Watt mobiles Illinois Colorado Indiana Louisiana Maryland Michigan Minnesota Missouri New York Ohio Oregon Pennsylvania Texas 7232 and 7224 stations using 120 Watts 500 Watts 7208 Alabama Kansas Kentucky Louisiana New Mexico Pennsylvania Texas has 750 Watt 250 Watt mobile 7208 Please note correct address phone numbers ago reversed home calls going business phone unanswered during evenings weekends Home address Route 3 Box 200 Water yule ME 04901 Home phone 207 8734685 Work phone 207 453-9381 Kennebec Valley Model Aviators off running flying writing gaining lots momentum two flying fields plan rotate monthly meetings between three areas around Waterville Augusta ME New Jersey nrk II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11 361 Auoaan Vtce#vaaidmts Pete Bianchini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10706 F rink Dreach 9 Willow Ave. Piscataway NJ 08864 Hank Ukea 46 Cory Or. Tom River NJ 06753 Adam Settler 50 Randi Rd. No A2 Schenectady NY 12309 Walt Throne 206 Windemere Rd Syracuse NY 13219 Second District Thoughts hottest happiest news writing elec tion own John Grigg Presidency AMA Having worked John capacity another during last six years can assure development certainly step right direction heartiest congratulations Johnand course Joan Grigg helpful very worth cause East Coast Nats Last report discussed selects Nats site year re ferred widespread expressions District II dissatisfaction choices location made Nats Executive Planning Committee recent years Well things looking up no cliche intended con nection Executive Council Meeting January 31 broke tradition un dertook major changes personnel Committee example Homer Smith now Chairman hopefully development certain other changes will undoubtedly read about else magazine should provide desired advantages new broom various disappointments past As projected said report formally proposed Executive Council Jan uary 31 meeting East Coast location 1982 Nats ie DOVER AFB Dover DE Located very flat largely agri cultural expanse Delmarva Peninsula its area approximately 6000 acres would accommodate truly combined Nats possibility holding IN DOOR base given fourstory height three large hangars accommodate large C-S Galaxies Air Forces 436th Air Lift Wing As alternative trip great hangars Lakehurst NJ would about same distance Dover DE Willow Grove PA good old days Free Flight Soaring could fully ac commodated space spare barracks base three nearby colleges dormitory facilities Naturally coopera tion Pentagon will required un official sentiment local level quite encouraging course site would AMA District IV neighbor just south same meeting Chuck Foreman VP District IV proposed site Pine Bluff NC Chuck plan work together obtaining two sites 1982 Nats keep good thought SMILE Symposium Synopsis Central New York Model Aircraft Association held its fifth Annual Symposium New York State Fairgrounds Syracuse NY February 7 1981 successful beyond esti mates know because con ducted AMA District II membership meet ing attended 130 members actual potential CNYMAA duly chartered chapter AMA comprising following nine clubs its members Aero Radio Club Syracuse Syracuse Thunderbirds Aero Radio Society Cortland Aero Modelers Society Oswego Val ley Modelers Finger Lakes Radio Control Club Onondaga Model Aircraft Club Midstate Modelers Thousand Isainds Radio Con trol Club Mohawk Valley Radio Control Club symposium ran 9 am 6 pm featured seminars led such prominent modelers Art Schroeder Dave Brown Bob Noll Ed Izzo well showing AMA films large static Scale contest Helicopter flight demonstra tions outdoors provided interesting popular adjunct symposium credit due symposium directors Dave Seif fert Dave Mathewson Walt Throne hardworking volunteers vari ous member clubs can truly proud latest great contribution mod el aviation Joe DAmico deep sorrow report recent untimely death follow ing long illness Joe DAmico Joe lived Brooklyn NY longtime member past President Pennsylvania Ave nue Radio Control Society PARCS specialty recent years RC Scale though long modeling career embraced aspects hobby nationally known contest flier will remembered winning model B-26 Bomber featured together Joe AMA film Marvelous Miniatures Joe will re membered active participant suc cessful effort retain Floyd Bennett Field model flying site after location acquired National Park Service US Department Interior Scale Fidelity important Scale model contest So rules chap portrayed picture shot Syracuse moosium t5 000 temens ujstiit II JdI Contest Board member Rochester NY Bob fellow members Western New York Free Flight Society about hold tenth least Annual Free Flight Meet Pike NY July 11 12 1981 few Free Flight competitions district consider incumbent upon bring attention hardy breed modelers Free Flight chas er will have nine events trophies merchandise third place details contact Dave Evans Evans Street believe PO Box 157 Richburg NY 14774 Ithaca Item proud AMA film library according Peter Hopper films rate return engagement time time Petes group Ithaca Radio Control Society used Marvelous Minia tures Modelings Grand Illusions equal interest second time around double feature showing annual mall show February 7 8 Thanks Peter Thanks GEAR UP AND LOCKED May 1981 79 Youth served symposium dicated above shot AMA Delta Dart building session following picture attests great spectator interest static Scale contest portion symposium Ohio sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District III Vice-President 8534 Huddleston Street Cincinnati Dli 45238 Amociate viam-Preddesite Joe Elben 36980 Valley Forge Dr Solon OH 44139 Francis Fluharty 504 21st St. Vienna WV 26101 Corky Haisman SR 109 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackaon 1025 Walnut St. Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Shalkey 217 Euclid Aw. Scottdale PA 15683 Whew last month has hectic im beginning think born car seat strapped backside have finally resolved AMA election John Grigg new President very slim margin over Earl Witt hope believe Earl will continue active AMA administrative ly has lot offer us just didnt think right man presidency Horrace Cain overwhelmingly won Dist rict VI though supported opponent am particularly displeased outcome Council needs least maverick keep us toes Congratulations both John Horrace well others elected recently saga last month began trip Atlanta first Council meeting 1981 marathon 9 am midnight session resulted lot business being taken care particular interest District Ill has show teams other district far pyrotechnics ban lift ed some guidelines established use Another item interest CD qualification system revision number system requiring three CDs Open members sign form before sending district VP will issue questionnaire applicant questionnaire returned VP will tabulated will VP ward everything AMA Headquarters issuance license Only VPs author ized sign off CD application will honor application sent past three signatures future will require new form available AMA Headquarters three signatures As note have made application recently writing have sent out questionnaires everyone application have received havent received thing lost mail should reapply weekend following Council meet ing up Syracuse NY annual Central New York Symposium held event held New Yorks Dist rict II obviously attracts District Ill members able talk affair excellent facility very well run Hats off guys ran event well worth attending last weekend spent WRAM Show White Plains NY pri mary reason being commer cial exhibitor again able talk bunch members attended show Next weekend its Newark OH least 120 miles away following Monday leave group club meetings Allentown PA Tuesday WednesdayValley Forge PA Thursday fly home can leave Cleveland show Friday As can see its pretty full schedule Id like take opportunity apologize groups have invited attend functions turned down Being AMA VP funat least keep trying con vince myself anyway Again month have unpleasant task informing another loss ranks Warren Hitchcox MAAC President good friend knew him died sud denly heart attack February 15 too young age 57 longtime modeler Warren nearly fixture Canadian World Championship Pattern Teams active administratively sport until end presided over MAAC annual gen eral meeting dinner just hours before ing fatally stricken little white haired guy told relentless stories no longer us mourn loss extend sympathies always active wife Shirley MAAC organization has lost its greatest leader its best friend hope Shirley will remain sport shared Warren years love Shirley Delaware District Celausbia Maryland h Catalina Virginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Amodata Vice-Praddesita Wayne Abernathy 9206 Carandon 3 upper Marlboro MD 20870 Bob Champina 205 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 23806 Howed Crinpin 611 Beechwood Charlottenvllle VA 22901 V Bill Helm, 2000 Tyvola Road Charlotte NC 25210 Scossy Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DC 19909 John Praston 7012 Elvira Court Falls Church VA 22042 Charles Spear 910 Holly Lane Mockoville NC 27028 have just returned January AMA Council meeting Atlanta have good news show teams pyro technics ban has lifted can use some types pyrotechnics Basically main restrictions will clear use purotechnics local authorities obtain local permit Larry Bolich AMA Special Events Director will sending out information guideline package show teams explaining new procedures Just case havent heard John Grigg won election AMA President lanta Council meeting first meeting President change attitude way meeting conducted very pleasant changes past two years honestly believe will see lot good progress come out AMA next two years Inflation has finally hit Nats 1981 Nats will cost little year have raise basic entry fee $3500 Some event fees will also crease few dollars am sure competition types have pay higher entry fees lately local con tests entry fees will help us run bet ter Nats get qualified help entry fees will well spent things will run smoothly latest info new Headquarters building Reston own land now plan start building late 1982 early 1983 meantime have building fund program underway raise money through donations help offset cost project can part AMA Headquarters has pin called Brick Its pin gold colored brick can send $500 AMA C/O Vince Man kowski first area show support new AMA Headquarters building fund sure would like see AMA member District IV wearing bricks wonder its possible have 100% participation district pro gram really would nice see plaque lobby new building reads something like District IV Acad emy Model Aeronautics 100% parti cipation helping build building through donations Think about Speaking District IV chance 1982 Nats may district am looking two possible locations within districtone Delaware North Carolina may calling clubs areas help support develops Whats Happening District IV First State RC Club having AMA Scale Contest June 20th Delaware fly ing field Greensboro Aeromodelers renovating flying field building new spectator parking areas also adding new public ad dress system Winston-Salem RC Club will hold Sec ond Annual Cross Country Rally August 22 23 cross-country race RC aircraft Brainbusters Newsletter Bob Sifleet called Joe Boyle recently said club has arranged use field Bowie again two day contest June 6 7 June 6 will AMA events June 7 FAI events will FAI tri als Galesville June 25 26 Bob rec ommended people look NACA 44071A airfoil FAI power Brainbusters saddened death Harold Crane January 20 1981 will missed friend tough com petitor Mid-Virginia RC Soaring Championships will held Ft Lee June 6 7 will include scale event TMSS Annual Beach Boomer will held 4th July weekend Fentrass Field Charlotte NC RC Club January 24th Charlotte RC Club sponsored indoor RC display local shopping malls efforts Aeromasters Fredericksburg VA Want good idea get local parks recreation people involved model avia 80 Model Aviation tion Read quote newslet ter Modeling Class off good start class RC modeling sponsored Fred ericksburg Department Parks Recrea tion held its first meeting January 19th Seven students have signed up course including two adults understand students will building Fledglings keeping pace model will built sessions Jim Murphy coordinator project will calling some help course member Aeromasters would like observe welcome come may pressed service point after two sessions looks real good should have new batch RCers springy Thats Alabama ida gia inoippi to flice V Sooth Carolina C Tenoesoee DISTRICT REPORT Dill Mathews District V Vice-President 2712 Sw 34th St Apt 8 Gainesville FL 32608 Ausciane Vtce-Pruadusts John Gorday 115 Bayberry Lane Jackson MS 39212 Richard Jackson 108 Thornlec Charleston Heights sc 29405 Arthur Jonnson 932 Banyan Deltay Beech FL 33444 Phillip McDowell 6821 Rolling Fork Dr Nashville TN 37206 loseph Micalizzi SR 00666 Boo 1532 Faiardo PR 00648 Ed Moormen 70 Fifth St Shaliwar FL 32579 Harry Sheram P0 Box 4506 Birmingham AL 35206 Tom Thacker 2390 C Lawrenceville Hwy Decatur GA 30033 Executive Council meeting Atlanta gave opportunity visit repre sentatives several Atlanta clubs also learned Tom Thacker would able continue AVP back old job will discussing Atlanta clubs possibility forming AMA charter organization clubs improve com munications among clubs coordi nate activities South Carolina Radio Aircraft Model ers SCRAM also considering AMA char tered chapter status way SCRAM newsletter now edited Glenn Char lene Fields both very active promoting modeling throughout district Other husband wife newsletter editor teams include Jim Cynthia Baker KCRC Barnstormer Knox County TN Art Charlotte Johnson Gold Coast Flyer Flori da Like other editors have probably experienced newsletter editors dilemma hit two keys typewriter wrong will hit paper subject newsletter editors law Errors will go undetected until after publi cation Quotes Glowplug4 ap preciation good work newsletter tors will again award Top Flight Newsletter awards honorable mentions year want newsletter considered make sure sent regularly Several clubs district having fly ing site problems Fortunately can now turn Geoffrey Styles AMA Headquarters assistance has working sev eral clubs specific problems seems having fair degree success alas cant solve problems have copy new flying site film 14 minutes long clubs need clubs having flying site problems Im having mail problems mid-February received nine pounds mail postmarked November December Most ad dressed properly dont know what problem Oddly enough someone mailed copy Modellistica magazine Firenze Italy February 12 arrived February 16 Its very interesting thought Italian enough drawings pictures give good idea scope modeling Italy Puerto Rico comes picture Freddie Samboline Southern RC Mod elers Delta wing plane Members West Orange Sunfliers found themselves movies lately Cinematography Club Orlando showed up flying field asked could film some action shots film turned out very exciting movie makers decided make documentary clubs activities Check local filmmakers club Tom Mavracic Palm Beach Aero nauts wasnt crashing enough planes opted simulated encounter haz ardous obstacle other words taking Contendor down ceiling managed stick ceiling fan Theres always new way crash plane weather getting pretty again models coming out spring flying Down Florida its mostly spring winter picture below taken mid-winternote short sleeves few columns back ran picture caption explaining couldnt read note came picture author note member Lake Aircraft Radio Kontrol Society won Certificate Award Penmanship club clubs hangar flier got plaque set wheel chocks others club also re membered accomplishments past year May landings safe ones Illienin Indiana Kentucky Misoosri VI DISTRICT REPORT Horrace Cain District VI Vice-President 525 Weidner Road Buffalo Grove IL 6011913 Amaata VicePruidmsta Frank Hughes 401 5 Birch Flactsburg MO 64477 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Glenn Lee 819 Mandrake Batavia IL 60510 Helen Olsen 820 Old Bonhomme university City MO 63132 Jim Sears P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Bill Zimmer Box 72 Verne IL 61375 Thank thank vote con fidence both exhilarating humbling will try measure up worthy support please dont hesitate forward criticisms Dont shy about speaking up no uncertain terms dont like something same token Ill try receptive ideas care pass AMA Im designated spokesman Now some modelers speak up get published Ken Kern Bedford IN Bill Zimmer Varna IL have found guilty conveying considerable information concerning modeling AMA sen tence serve indefinite terms Associate Vire-Presdentn Molding nts neautirul red wfllte blue Cutlass Mr William K Ken Kern District VI AVP Ken now leans RC Fun Flies Soaring Scale has also volved CL FF modeling started rubber kits pre-teens Besides membership Hoosier Hills RC Club Ken belongs Experimental Aircraft Association National Waco Club also ham K9BEH As private pilot Ken airport manager nearly eight years Ken now sociated Naval Weapons Support Center As electronic technician Ken does lot work testing kinds batteries including computer testing Ni-Cads Will bring ole Ken some new friends some offers magazine editors Bill Zimmer Varna IL CL modeler mostly CL Stunt hope have him very soon Would Chuck Delano Bob Underwood please accept sincere gratitude tireless efforts AVPs last two years AMA members benefit dedica tion Thanks guys May 1981 81 4 Freddie has some expert help dont know thB young mans name Freddie some managed ding thB Delta Uflarles Vachon I-lying Uators GainBaville getting ready bomb drop somber note may ex press sympathies memoriam Ray Donovan 54 Rock Valley RC Flyers heart attack Paul Suwalski 30 Blue Max RC Wheeling IL cancer Both AMA members dedicated promoting model aviation will missed never gotten Calendar May 2-3 Rockford IL Rockvalley RC Cherryvale Model Fair May 16-17 Terre Haute IN RC Club Honey Creek Mall Show May 23-24 Ft Wayne IN Flying Circuits Soaring meet May 24 Palatine IL Harper College TreeTown Modelaires CL meet May 31 Pekin IL RCOpen Fun Fly Help Wanted Fox Valley Aero Club St Charles IL needs donations model air plane equipment new used St Charles Boys Home Call Roger Brint 815 758-3068 Tn-Valley RC South Bend IN has impressive schedule top dawg racing season International Miniature Aircraft Asso ciation now has charter Illinois IMAA chapter No 11 Giant Aircraft Specialists GAS spearheaded Gene Sauter Arling ton Heights IL GAS likes both Scale non-Scale lean towards sport fly-ins competition Gene B-26 marauder pilot over Europe WW II can contacted 312 255-0560 Gene also member Northwest RC Club well over 100 District VI clubs have mentioned column place make presence known nearby AMA members might get new member get RCer fly instead over hill mile away Mr Wheeley genius making not-so-good pictures look nice column Sopass along picture some wordsno charge 100% discount SOAPBOX AMA growing proj ects require employees employees contemporary Washington DC wages better require money can antici pate significant increase contribu tion next year next Executive Council meeting April 4th 5th 5th planned con sideration Bylaws changes big idea circulation revise AMAs corporate structure like business corporation directors vice-pres idents would appoint corporate offi cers bottom line concept someone wants very much remove right vote national officers can done laws changes must voted Lead er Members Contest Directors officers etc certain self-servers seeking power will bombard rhetoric about advantages such organization Im sure can see through smog STILL PROCEED WITH CAUTION Modeling arta form self-ex pression right vote form selfexpression free people promise Leader Member will never agree plan will way compromise right selectthrough own self-expres sionour national AMA officers Dont hesi tate ask other Leader Members about consideration such promise Heyspring Lets go fly Iowa Mchigae esota VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen District VII Vice-President P 0 ten 1104 tirminqham MI 48t1 2 Aggoaste VicaPrmidau James clark 4444 Woodvew Dr. NE Cdr Raoids IA 52401 Tony Italiano 1655 Revere Brookfield WI 53005 John C Lorbiecki 5847 N 67th St. Milwaukee WI 53218 Robert 0 Lundberg 4928 Tio St. Duluth MN 55804 William Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Tr. St Joaelh Ml 49085 Al Sodmore 5013 Dorsest Dr. Madison WI 53711 Ron Seam 1325 Roslyn Pontiac Ml 48064 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombrdy lane Crystai MN 55428 Duluth MN Duluth Ra dio Control Club flying ice St Louis Bay 100 200 F temperatures turnout during summer months come pictures Double Eagle Dale Carter Arnold Profitt Roy Macie jeski built Webra 61 RE pulls straight up Weighs 9 lbs 12 oz 8 lbs 14 oz club fence about coming AMA chartered News Pontiac Miniature Aircraft Club Annual Awards Most Improved Junior Robert Plater Jr Most Improved Senior Kevin Waara Most Improved Open John Newbigging Contest King Roy Pinner Mem ber Year Dave McDonald have three bullet holes powder burns attending annual meeting Association Midwestern Radi9 Control Clubs comprised about 30 clubs Michi gan Ohio Ontario 39 members present representing 20 clubs discussed contest coordinating re-districting AMA matters general Contest Coordinating central issue present through personal effort Dave Brown part Pattern event dates District III VII have re-negotiated looks like no conflicts remain schedule will finalized respective Contest Coordi nators usual procedure consider Band-Aid intend address contest coordinating question larger per spectiveareas activity/event interestwith re-study classification B-A-AA etc long range question may may related re-districting still strong feeling re-district ing although show hands meeting showed less majority message got AMA districts poorly con ceived relation areas activity geo graphical features such Lake Michigan population centers factors bear representation Executive Council Con testCoordinatingand commu nication district will task pick up some work done earlier Wayne Yeager Roy Pinner others bring subject Executive Council de velopment resolution have appointed Tony Italiano new post have called Assistant VicePresident John Griggs agreement pend ing Executive Council approval Tonys assignment will consolidate efforts AVPs District VII West First order business set up District meetings before flying season starts John Griggs con cept assistant vice-president could replacement event mid-term VP vacancy have new Contest Coordinator FF CL East Paul Smith replaces Debby lmhoff has moved off Houston thanks Debby good luck Paul Paul M Smith 11112 Dill Drive Sterling Heights Ml 48077 Possible transmitter interference locations Minnesota Isabella Eveleth Minneapolis Floodwood St James White Bear Lake Grand Marais Russell Ely Silver Bay Wisconsin Roseville Iowa Johnson Michigan Warren Ecorse Monroe Adjacent District VII Illinois East Alton Rockford Sauget De catur Indiana Evansville Portland Indianapolis Nebraska ONeill Auburn Ohio Warren Kansas City Middletown Youngstown Cleveland Canton Findlay detail write Pete Waters Kraft Midwest 7420 Seven Mile Road Northville Ml 48167 Arhansas Lsnisaea 0 New Mexict C Oklahoma C Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Ted White District VIII Vice-President 1109 Greendale Bedford TX 76021 Aociata vicPredenu Sud Friedl 5512 Southmood Little Rock AR 72205 William Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleasanton TX 78064 Dan Parsons 11809 Fulmer NC Albueuerque NM 87111 Ed Perez 1102 W Tarrant Rd. Grand Prairie TX 75050 Al Rabe 1904 Valley Oak Ct Irving TX 75081 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Bartlenville OK 74003 Cd Shearer 3416 David Metairie LA 70003 just got back first Council meet ing VP Quite experience time read will time next minutes will published no need go what happened hobby trade show Atlanta biggest have ever seen Mostly crafts too much type hobby still very interest ing Never saw miniature doll houses place 82 Model Aviation next Council meeting takes place April 4-5 Washington DC better worse daughters wedding April 4 Ill have send AVP represent District VIII Bylaws say can everything vote Im going try get April 5 relatives etc swarming house will difficult get away Ill have play ear Ive answering lot questions talking lot people about new frequency proposal Most people didnt un derstand 50 new frequencies will shared industrysame have now didnt undersantd radios will illegal 10 years discussing club meeting other night brought up tried couldnt have worse deal 1 50 new frequencies shared 2 Narrow band20 KHz have trouble now adjacent frequencies 80 KHz apart etc 3 Radios become illegal 10 years 4 expensive equipment etc etc urge read proposal study Show friends Get some opinions electronics experts would like some feedback would seem around 70 80% members AMA flying RC should get better deal 10 clear channel frequencies would better 100 shared ones answer got asked AMA about dont like come up something better answer job pay dues AMA hAs about two million dollar year budget seems would money well spent hire lawyers lobbyists etc get us least 10 clear channel frequencies cant fly three four time anyway clincher isas pointed out Buddy Irwin Scale Contest Board memberthat fly frequencies knowing shared possibilities being shot down exist good lawyer could show negligent therefore liable damage injuries caused models urge again read study pro posal let know what think tolarads as aska No IXWysmin DISTRICT REPORT Travis UsSinnis District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Aaaaclet VieePmidente Charles Brannon 2220 Mariposa Bld. Ceopar WY 82601 Cd Ccx 8209 Linden Prairie Village KS 66208 Dick Crowlay 16413 6 Stanford P1 Aurora CO 80015 Glen Lau 3701 5 44th St Lincoln NE 68606 Tim Mattarn 429 Dogwood Grefton NO 88237 Jim Ricketts 5183 Cloudas Sioux Falls 50 871 03 Lets open month congratula tions Horrace Cain District VI VP John Grigg new AMA President two men well deserved winners recent run-off election path ser vice spots within AMA sought after strong candidates anyone wants serve some 80000 people has got have heart job Its no easy task know people looking forward great things election behind us now Executive Council meeting last month covered about 50 agenda items Coun cil worked diligently atmosphere cooperation business-like dispatch Look specifics elsewhere next issue Model via tion will soon hearing about fund rais ing task financing new Headquar ters building needed facility light esca lating rent costs experienced recently expected future Forward good money raising ideas Vince Mankowski Headquarters alert some ideas him hear gold bricks lapel will soon what well dressed AMA member will want wear details later Congratulations also due Rocky Mountain Soaring Association RMSA re ceiving AMA Award Excellence welldeserved award super group sports men Denver area boast members other states believe have some memberships other countries Good work RMSA Last month introduced new associate vice-presidents month Id like know about Glen Lau Lincoln NE Glen married has three children girl two boys native Nebraskan physician private family practice holds several professional board positions related profession should give him good background assisting AMA business Glen gives modeling experiences follows began modeling early 40s usual stick tissue models pro gressed U-control late 40s SOs took time out modeling during time Marines medical school began interest Radio Control 1962 has remained prime interest occasional sortie Peanut Scale group Ive participated local Pattern contests RC am now interested RC Scale Ive participated Nats competition Pre cision Scale have Contest Director eight years Ive President Lincoln Sky Knights have man power director fot AMA Nats 1979 Lincoln am looking forward helping way can district should know Lincoln Sky Knights inter ested hosting another Nats future Welcome aboard Glen Next month some information AVP Dick Crowley Keep newsletters coming folks read interest news letter editors deserve special thanks great job Ive appointed serve AMA Scholarship Study Committee think looking increasing amount spent scholarships future have ideas input regarding scholarship program let know input better deci sions can made Its money Id like some suggestions scholar ship program should administered structured presently spend about $2000 per year last year scholarships applied nineteen young peoplethe largest number ever apply scholarship funds Four young people awarded funds according placed$1000 first $500 second $250 third fourth organization puts much emphasis edu cation encourages scholarship appears need update some thinking amounts awarded Comments please Arinsca lornia ii C Nwalla Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 2501 Armour Lane Rodoods Beach CA 90278 Amaate Vlee#madents Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lana Walnut Caek CA 84698 Alex Chisolm 1100 West Shaw Preono CA 93711 Lonnie Kroeber 2401 Zafro Cu. Lao Vegin NV 89102 John Pond 4289 Syoko Circle San Jose CA 95136 Bol Reynolds 8 Box 51 Tucson AZ 88710 Betty 5eam 3723 Snowden Ase Long Beach CA 90808 aith Whitney 14468 Jupiter Dr. Salt Lake City IJT 84117 AMAs 1980 election over Its will long remembered think something really good came out affair Consider member always says has no voice AMA affairs has proven wrong fact run-off re quired Nominating Committee formed AMA vicepresidents decided two incumbents wanted Council longer reasons varied prob ably wouldnt agree reasons keeping Nevertheless making effort write name rather scrawling X overrode system proved AMA Executive Council sacrosanct inviolate unpenetrable body has bandied about write ins Horrace Cain has returned CounciL other Earl Witt missed narrow margin 400 votes out roughly 20000 lose did after putting up violent fight reiterate believe membership large has shown AMAs leaders untouchablean expensive good lesson AMA business bigger better things am going attempt put stop name calling finger point ing has going little contro versy good can overdone feel has Along lines John Worth has given space magazine write articles under name Bear mind views expressed may general consensus AMA Executive Council 15 However dont think John would ever express view majority felt wasnt made couple long trips since last report dropping club meetings first trip San Diego visit San Diego Wingmasters Inc invited down club President Bob Cook Bob dinner prior meeting great meal enjoyed some good conversa tion during club very dynamic bunch have colorful jackets very distinctive club patch During meeting met fellow Californian name Tommy Thomp son born couple miles now live used fly Free Flight out old Western Rosecrans field should give clue long hes May 1981 83 flying models showed club film Modelings Grand Illusions thor oughly enjoyed alL next night went north fair piece visit Conejo Radio Controlled Modelers group located town Thou sand Oaks headed up President Art Addington invited after ef forts arrange meet several pre-meeting dinner came down flu day meeting spent day evening sick bed met Vince Liguori clubs Contest Director Obie Dotson Treasurer George Arra editor newsletter enjoyed excellent meal together prior meeting rued fact poor Art out commission Through efforts Vince club has unique meeting rooms Ive yet visited conference room major hospitaL enter through main entrance place too room filled overflowing members family members see movie Modelings Grand Illusions know werent hear see mel certainly enjoyed movie heard kinds good comments packing up leave next trip little longerlike Atlanta winter Council meeting re ceived good news long awaited AMA film help clubs obtain flying sites now available As matter fact have copy possession use tailored show recalcitrant landowner want use property will have him knees tears begging take land Well maybe its message isnt strong good start construction AMAs new Headquarters building has delayed March 1982 order allow us time raise some additional funds through fund drive time comes donate please intend give generously Its tax deductible too proposal before FCC may held up due change leaders Washington hope its beyond control mentioned 1982 Nats could Dover Air Force Base Delaware possibility being investigated Nats Committee passing interest fact Head quarters running out numbers put AMA licenses Number 99999 will soon reached go Well probably put letter front go four digitsAl 000 example Ah progress next Council meeting will two days Washington DC 4th 5th April day will devoted overhauling Bylaws Please write desires area way have ever thought about inviting AVPs club meet ing theres lives nearby give try dont have travel budget please dont expect cross state attend represent AMA privy AMA matters Im always ready willing try get club meeting Drop line well work something out youre putting mall show can send tabletop display booth highlight show THERMALS Alaska o 0 Monea on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District XI Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 AinOd vu Al CuIr 1607 S von Elm Poatello ID 83201 Simon Dreege 1 Boo 48 Broedview MT 59016 Ed MoCollough 53 SE 61 Portland OR 97215 Bruce Naleon 807 C vckiburg St. Sookane WA 99208 Orlando Oly Recjo 26806 Dover Ct. Kent WA 98031 Don Zipoy 21415 NB Main St. Redmond WA 98052 great pleasure announce some new officers District Xl district meeting held RAMS Symposium have met both introduction needs made rest district First fill position Jim Mccarty accepted Contest Coordinator job RC Jim ran RC scheduling meeting RAMS show shows will great job us Jim can reached 18958 Marine View Drive Seattle WA 98166 should send contest sanction forms him beginning now Jim RCer flew fight ers few years ago still dabbles person carrying type aircraft second fill much needed position Bruce Nelson Spokane Bruce has agreed fill Associate Vice-President vacancy inland empire address 807 E Vicksburg Spokane WA 99208 Bruce familiar face RC functions since manager Barons Show Team gets around Both gentlemen deserve pat back clasp hand along other AMA officers district give time pay can enjoy hobby/sport Ed McCollough AVP Oregon sent following report information Thanks Ed good weather us manage fly year will building antici pation coming contest year mind its time remind events will coming up can get planes ready because turns out some con tests will slightly different year first contest point towards will Benton County RC Modelers EXPO held Benton County fairgrounds just south Corvallis OR April 11 12 two day meet features static judging number categories including Scale non-Scale types usually swap shop operating bring no longer needed items will have District Xl meeting Saturday prob ably late afternoon would like see get input Sunday brings fun fly Adair Field great prizes supplied winners Later April either 19th 26th Sky Knights Portland will have Mudhole 81 else mudhole just south Wilsonville OR first sea plane meet new season get floats come some fun Last year weather great unlike years no rain no wind Although Oregon function re member Zillah coming up May 5t Helens will cooperate usually very well run attended meet Last year four us flew Zillah second day contest 18th May taxiing main runway heard excited voice say N - am over Scapoose St Helens blowing looked north sure enough whole top moun tain lifting off lifted off flew towards mountain guarantee have never seen anything match awesome sight laid out front us chased passed cloud Zillah ground long enough warn group say hello few old friends back plane off Port land could have stayed longer would have grounded possibly months because dust Also report printed RIC Modeler should really have listed fiction since liberties actual happenings taken After Mudhole 81 next meet will third annual Barnstormers Scale Biplane meet Sometime June towards end month 20th 27th meet will take place Delta Park year has change rules Scale air planes will flown two parts Scale Barnstorming will merged overall category Look flyers write Steve Tischler C/O will forward letter Fourth July weekend signals Northwest Miniature Seaplane contest known Haystack 81 Haystack reservoir about 15 miles out Madras OR Last year good weather came back beautiful contest works con test change rules will tried provisional basis first time bonus will awarded planes Scale appearance Scale higher bonus forewarned get bird look like real airplane Sky Knights go out make great contest hope see flying us weekend fun fly wade off Scale last weekend July will bring Flightmasters Klamath Falls OR Fun Fly Unfortunately wasnt able get last year because 5t Helens rescheduled Barn stormers contest same date July everything Ive heard indicates excel lent get-together fun goes well hope get years contest just watch August activity seems annual Lake Tapps meet run Mt Ranier RC group last year six Sky Knights went took second fourth fifth seventh ninth places Out modesty wont tell other Sky Knight placed least wasnt last very re laxing very well run meet look forward years version September brings two excellent contests close season year will same day can get both First will Vancouver Lake contest sponsored Sky Knights will floatplane contest includes fun fly events wade off Scale So far weather has fantastic contest lake shallow can walk across get plane need con test will take place 20th September weekend following 27th brings Dis fun fly Corvallis OR have attended tell well attended enjoyable contest well worth attending Since will no conflict year plan attend hope will too 84 Model Aviation JUNIO FLIGHT / ED WHITTEN 176 Wall St Sta New York NY 10005 Bostonians Fly High nice things about non-AMA unofficial events locality can fly event appeals modelers area Such case BOS TONIAN Indoor Event scale-like mod els moment know least four different styles iams Co Ltfl photo Everyone appears accept 16 span 14 QAL VA x 2 x 3 minimum fuselage box 6 maximum prop rules varia tions come minimum weight double single surface requirement charisma factor percentage Most fliers seem want crease charisma possible 10% require double surfaced covering greatest divergency opinion comes minimum weight whether flies scale-like models appreciation dura tion appearance suggestion flies em like likes em Florida MIAMA group using old 7 gram double singel surface optional 10% charisma rules Doc Martin however has modified 10 gram minimum 20% charisma Junes VI-NART West Baden IN New York City big contest February 22nd Columbia University used 1981 rules retained 7 gram minimum required double covered sur faces used 20% maximum charisma fac tor 7 gram minimum satisfied en durance fliers 10 grams would have liking scale buffs Out San Diego super-scale mod elers use old rules whop ping 14 gram minimum popular So own fact remains semi-scale indoor model event very popular New York imagination runs wild unusual plan forms San Diego popular adopt man-carrying airplane design details lettering Bostonian require ments fact Walt Mooney has drawn up plans number Bostonians modified full-size designs has given appropriate Bean Town names like Back Bay Bellanka Revere Speedster Chelsea Cardi nal Giving model real jazzy name very important element event seems type model event manufacturer could produce kit beginner could build fly Sure expert will win always does outdoor P-30 Em bryo place beginner young old can start have fun doing information history Bostonian event rules send Ed Whitten 15c stamp cover return postage AMA Indoor Postal Yep getting near showdown time Annual Indoor AMA Postal Contest Keep flying just sure send times other information Ed Whitten end April Eagle Talk last issue discussed names parts nomenclature airplane pointed out basic similarities between man-carrying free flight model airplanes Now want tell about things properties cannot seen Yes invisible just important wings stabilizers four four forces flight want talk about first can called good guys bad guys suppose wear appropriate hats two good guys THRUST LIFT two bad guys DRAG WEIGHT Its tug-of-war THRUST DRAG opposing other LIFT strug gling against WEIGHT model has four properties THRUST LIFT overcome DRAG WEIGHT model will move forward climbing flight Lets take good look diagram see just whats going 7Wegr R4q AVNT $ See THRUST trying its best pull airplane forward LIFT trying keep up air good guys give cheer YEAH right DRAG trying fiendish best hold back model WEIGHT trying pull downthe bad guysHISSSS --again. .HISSSS thats what flying about rather beginning what about next step see what makes up THRUST LIFT can help makes up DRAG WEIGHT can eliminate Now LIFT does over come WEIGHT perhaps because enough THRUST perhaps too much WEIGHT model launch will settle down long powered glide So lets see what can done help out THRUSTThis comes power rubber motor through means propeller loop 1/8th rubber doesnt job maybe two loops will. THRUST through increased power THRUST however can also increased using effi cient propeller best diameter best angle pitch blades air plane smooth well lubricated bear ing fact right rubber/propeller com bination probably just important rest model LIFTThats what wing course surface AMA Cub flat gains its lift kiting action air hitting underside surface efficient wing cambered curved efficient curve - airfoil - lift An airfoil obtains lift reducing air pressure upper surface plus kit ing action DRAGWe cant away completely bad guy doggone itwish could can reduce him minimum Good building practices important best weapon sandpaper An balsa body example covered whole forest tiny fiber hairs just eager clutch airand Sand off WEIGHTAnd course cant get rid bad guy either Outdoor models must strong enough withstand wind rough handling being blown along ground no need load down anything unnecessary Indoor models made just lightly possible strong enough withstand flight loads order fly slower less power Well thats beginningthe four forces flight inherent airplanes large small Some help some hinder course much will get now start thinking models terms improve building habits help good guys know start wondering model flies well thats will really start enjoy model airplanes next session will consider three conventional axes remember As wing bent flies plane See next month SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT May 1981 85