r Synopsis --1/30/82 Executive Council Meeting following summarizes actions winter AMA Executive Council meeting Dallas TX copy official minutes may obtained upon request AMA Headquarters available approximately May 15 minutes will become official after Council review next Council meeting April should noted unless indicated otherwise President either abstained voting voted yes unanimous situations some Council member votes shown particular item member present time voting Note also items necessarily chronological order acted upon following Council members present John Grigg President Jim McNeill Secretary/Treasurer John Worth Executive Director Ed Izzo District 1 Vice-President John Byrne VP-2 Dave Brown VP-3 Chuck Foreman VP-4 Bill Mathews VP-5 Jim Sears VP-6 Hardy Brodersen VP-7 Ted White VP-8 Travis McGinnis VP-9 Jim Scarborough VP-i 0 Ed McCollough VP-i 1 Also attending following Associate Vice-Presidents Don Krafft District 1 Ed Perez Larry Sartor District 8 Guests attending Bev Wisniewski Mr Mrs Jay Gerber Mr Mrs M Hester Lee Renaud Scott Kalmus Dick Sonheim Ed Turner Homer Smith 1 VP Replacement President noted Horrace Cain former Vice-President AMA District 6 resigned January 22 accordance Bylaws effect time Associate Vice-President Jim Sears Burgin KY automatically named District 6 VP based previous Executive Council decision 2 Bylaws President also noted Bylaws changes previously submitted AMA Leader members con sideration officially approved effec tive January 25 3 Runoff Election announced Jim McNeill won over Horrace Cain almost 2 1 margin therefore new Executive Vice-President chief financial officer AMA accordance Bylaws changes established new title place former Secretary/Treasurer position 4 November Minutes Following some dis cussion clarify previous meeting min utes effect deletion 40 lb model weight limit correct via modi fication AMA Safety Code meet ing minutes approved unanimously three abstentions Districts 5 6 8 5 Reports heard following Executive Vice- President financial Jim McNeill Contest Coordination J Byrne Nats Procedures C Foreman Scholarships H Brodersen Nats Executive Committee H Smith Frequency Committee J Worth Building Fund V Mankowski 6 Film Projects AMA film producer Jay Gerber reported 1981 film com pleted Control Line 1982 film Free Flight underway President Grigg noted need increase film produc tion portion budget unchanged $10000 since 1971 motion increase budget $1 5000 ap proved unanimously District 8 abstained President directed unused portion annual budget carried over year used same purpose also noted J Byrne Councils monitor film projects appointed Byrne Chairman Dave Brown Jim Sears a new committee make recommendations regarding future film projects also noted new film concern ing 1980 Indoor World Championships purchased copies now available through AMA film Library service 7 Nomination Procedures Following brief report C Foreman subject deferred Standing Rules position meeting agenda 8 HQ Review motion made have Council committee visit HQ twice 82 interview employees during day visit An amendment require com mittee work through appropriate manage ment levels defeated 5 5 for2 3 5 7 10 6 agaiiist1 4 6 9 11 3 abstained 8 ED EVP basic motion re jected 1 1 2 against except 4 Note Discussion indicated previous review HQ operations involved series documents known Filley reports culminated evaluation Council committee request Foreman have reports circulated current Council approved President withdrawn after meeting Foreman concurrence President continued page 80 AMA Scholarship Winners-- 1981 Scholarship Committee has nounced names 1981 winners AMA scholarships Fifteen names sub mitted consideration Committee selected six people receive awards follows Peter Bauer$1000 Mitchell Robbins$1000 Dale Doty$750 Cliff Telford $500 William Brown$500 Barry Zeigenfuse$500 Grand Total awards 1981 $4250 twice dollar amount awarded 1980 increase line desire Executive Council provide meaningful assistance young modelers start college careers days high costs caused inflation Members Scholarship Committee Bob Stalick Chairman Albany OR Cliff Telford Bethesda MD Bob Underwood St Louis Betty Stream Long Beach CA John Worth Fairfax VA Nominations Academy Scholarship open mem ber meeting requirements should submitted appropriate forms available Joyce Hager AMA Head quarters As point interest year would like state Cliff Telford dis qualified himself voting considering submission Cliff Telford Jr Scholarship Committee recommends names Executive Council final approval rests board Peter Bauer Norridge IL receives $1000 help him tuition Illinois Institute Technology Chicago IL Peter mechanical engineering student has involved model aviation since seven years old recent Nats competition 1981 took first place Sport Scale Senior first place Precision Scale Senior Pre viously Peter has won awards Nats 1980 1979 1978 1977 having entered very first Nats 1971 ripe old age eight member Aero Angels Flying Club Chicago voted out standing member group 1980 Peter attended Loyola Academy Wilmette IL 1977 1981 graduation ranked number three out class 450 having grade average 96 extra curricu lar activities found time manage School Band three years named National Honor Society placed 14th competition sponsored Chicago Amencontinued next page May 198275 AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Secretary-Treasurer Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL 815 Fifteenth Street NW AERONAUTICSJ Washington DC 20005 Mitchell Mitch Robbins member Skymasters RC Club Rochester Ml has enjoyed aviation forms long time has successful models fields Pattern Pylon Scale contests addition Mitch holds private pilots license plans complete strumentation course progress com mercial certificate within few years enrolled University Michigan Ann Arbor Ml aerospace engineering student hopes becoming professional pilot after graduation model photo above one-sixth scale repreduction fathers 1948 Ryan Navion entirely scratch built over period three years fully detailed panel lines rivets equipped flaps sequenced retracts Mitch drew own plans remarkable project Attending Athens High School Troy Ml 1976 1980 graduated top 6% class grade point average 38 Named National Honor Society also won Physics Department Achieve ment Award class 1980 Dale Doty receives $750 towards ex penses Parks College Cahokia IL As Aerospace Engineering student Dale looking skies future life very active modeler several years belonged Hawaii Radio Control Club entered contests won several trophies last three years has completed 10 RC models six scratch built has designed own planes high school Dale named National Honor Soci ety still found time part music sports scenes playing softball being member percussion group worked Love Youth Choir Kailua High School Dale placed 18th class 418 grade point average 367 hopes special interest computer programming will great help him aerospace field Clifford Telford pictured below en rolled Georgia Tech will study electrical engineering very active student Walt Whitman High School Bethesda MD Cliff Year Book Photographer 1979 through 1981 won top prize school getting highest score MAA National Math Test found time take flying instruction will soon have pri vate license worked National Park Service three years part Adven ture Theatre Group also worked parttime audio technician professional band summer 1981 worked RS Systems built radio controlled models sale US Army As mem ber Prince Georges County RC Club has worker contests flown Pylon racers amassed long list contest successes crowned being youngest flier top 20 1980 Nats young man drive ambition model flier years Cliff will well Georgia Tech Another $500 award winner William Brown Appleton WI enrolled Uni versity Wisconsin Madison will study engineering Graduated Kimberly High School 1981 named member National Honor Society William established final grade point average 40 cant much better that! Active church photographer own darkroom musician school pep jazz band member brass choir placed first statewide competition William still found time long Valley Aero Modelers has active flier has entered several contests liking Radro Control also extends boats cars love outdoors expresses itself hunting fish ing archery mutual enjoyment model aviation has enabled Bill below father spend much spare time together basement also club meetings contests just plain old fun fivine check $500 has sent Penn State Barry Zeigenf use above help him along road electrical engineer ing degree Barry graduated Exeter Township Senior High School 1980 357 grade point average high school active wrestling member varsity team received award American Biological Institute academ ic excellence received another award Whos Among American High School students academic achievement served prom committee still found continued page 78 76 Model Aviation can Uflemical Society won letter Mathe matics outstanding participation over period four years Match Contest Team also demonstrated love music being part Academy Jazz Band Wind Ensemble Marching Band Sym phonic Band between times Peter Intramural Sports Captain Prssidsnts Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger Drive Lockport NY 14094 ELECTIONS ARE OVER long last have completed elec tions officers 1982-83 whatever terms end Jim McNeill returned office Secretary Treasurer now known Executive VicePresident primary duties chief finan cial officer AMA Unless future genera tions see fit revert majority vote count system have also seen last runoff election since newly revised Bylaws provide election plurality vote means whoever gets votes voted candidates will declared winner UNHAPPY/HAPPY NOTE want world know am sad about resignation Horrace Cain VP District VI Although Horrace obnoxious points view some absolutely loaded ideas better ment Academy Horrace loss Executive Council will felt trust will continue proffering good ideas happy side now have earlier Executive Council action Jim Sears represent ing District VI VP Having now sat through very long Council meeting Jim can assure District VI members will con tinue well represented Jim Horrace BYLAWS REVISIONS have just completed rather massive Bylaws revision already looking possibility few changes Noth ing massive just completed signifi cant enough warrant detailed study consider healthy situation people can look objectively open-mindedly improving rules operate Such situation present Executive Council Leader Members voted Bylaws questions just completed BAMA concerted effort aimed beginner aeromodeling being spearheaded Junior Flight Editor Ed Whitten Read column issue have desire help see fine hobby continue grow have desire give others thrill pleasure have gained hobby join Eds efforts subscription newsletter promise support people have written subject Ed trying put together coordinated pack age However cant alone needs support morally financially physi cally Wont lend hand WHITE WINGS Pushing commercial product thing AMA President ought column however stumbled across kit 15 paper airplanes interest suf ficiently piqued look further What found outstanding 15 designs included simple looking box can termed cute kids toys until look further made realize capable minute flights Still nothing warrant including column picked up instruction booklet included kit OUTSTANDING starts simple introduction description required tools materi alsscissors cutter ruler tweezers glue simple description airplane parts Inter esting Pages 6 through 8 teach cut out parts glue together very detailed manner Page 9 starts discussion finishing touches such surface alignment forming airfoil balancing getting prepared TEST flights Test flight flight instruction detailed shown adjust best flight WHY launch glider what happens certain adjustments what to correct bad conditions Page 20 teaches basics about lift thermals best find Page 22 shows ways store transport glider foregoing will certainly help beginner arrive page 23 INTRODUCTION TO PAPER PLANE DE SIGNS Basic aerodynamics made easy No easyunderstandable Pages 23 through 35 carry sufficient technical design informa tion warrant cost kit throw away paper airplanes dont fun want help kids learn adults too get kits AMA may soon stocking use clubs demonstration teams exhibit schools 4-H groups Scouts cant wait drop line Two Worlds International 500 Laurelwood Road Suite 9Santa Clara CA 95050 ITS ELECTRIFYINGLY QUIET Noise has probably caused demise flying fields other reason other reasons put together Mufflers helping ongoing development will cer tainly improve situation time Soaring enthusiasts have generally avoided lostfield syndrome setting up winch lines high-starts nuisance Several years ago electric power came forth possible noise cure evolved power low batteries heavy short-lived overall results fit toy line performing model aircraft During intervening years electrics used cars boats demands forced giant strides evolution process Folks time try electric again briefly attended electric contest California January can say electrics Gear boxes folding props powerful motors engines lighter batter ies add up performance Did notice words impressed Hauling out cloudy crystal ball will predict massive growth electric power during next five years flourishing contests JANUARY82 EXECUTIVE COUNCIL Lots fine discussion many items several interesting actions taken meeting started 9 am didnt complete until 1215 am night another endurance session aimed better ment Academy support its membership Some highlights follow have supporting teams FAI World Championship meets years have never fully supported reigning World Champ unless again tried out team successful gaining place team NOW WE DO Official nomination procedures 1982 approved now allow maximum three persons ballot office course plurality vote will elect write-ins will permitted past established technical committee noise Ed Izzo District VP Chairman has $5000 budget select own members committee aspects modeling committee attempt founding standards criteria con sidering differing problems area modeling have opinions matter want volunteer service committee can lend technical expertise write Ed address officer columns Bylaws provide Executive Council can establish define pri mary rest groups purposes compe tition presently have CL FF RC Scale action Executive Council door created fifth primary group basis different Outdoor Free Flight course means fifth contest board will come existence ever allow time comments inter ested parties have placed moratorium implementation action until close Spring Executive Council meeting May 198277 5JCfinyrouaCjJ6fivgrogress Executive VpPS Report Jim McNeiII Executive Vice-Prbsident 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 thousands modelers took time trouble write name ballot last November election stayed loyal January runoff humble thanks can express gratitude best way might say single member will best serve term dedication thanks also newsletter editors put plug newsletters Fred Komlosy Miami Drew Allen California editors between sincere appreciation know REALLY runs AMA Its home office employees Executive Director Its elected Coun cil fine President Its YOU members have final say run joint dont believe Want some proof Members decide will represent also set policies Remember last month talking about Bill Sievert Secretary Santa Clara CA Pioneer RC Club problems AMA renewals Okay Bill started screaming about AMA vouchers pointed out mailed back members lieu checks over-payments no indication might exchanged check cash AMA So changed John Worth reviewed policy Texas Council meeting other day reengineered credit VOUCHERS members convenience Thanks Bill Sievert best suggestions far year 1982 now plainly states voucher can mail back check option Members run Academy have es sentially closed organization 82000 model airplane enthusiasts run Contest Directors dont forget write district VP andexpress views new theory being explored auto matically expire ALL CD licenses periodically require written test reinstate ment Im opposed itwhat think month have important guest editorial Dr TR Passen Jasonville IN partial Control Line Dear urn / got issue MA today ss what Yepl NO COMBAT pages RC 4 pages CL article CL Ripe whats worse Bipe England Whats wrong American Bipes H dont get enoogh staff CL pub lished now ONE page Combat other month well thats too bad uess its what can expect RC-A MA egual representation RC promotion. ne complains get same old tired story AMA whining about sending CL team Sweden some place H its money anyhow 500 Combat dues times $30 eguals $30000 should pay trip Poland What suggest Has absolute power corrupted hired help beloved AMA Washington CL Combat getting shaft know know i Id willing bet AMA knows it. Sincerely Dr Passen Thank guest editorial Doc tor Im going get flap somebody likes Combat business nerve might question good Doctors arithmetic Im cowardly wont Anyway THANKS opinion Dr Passen way member MACA national organization per forms unusually fine job representing Combat fliers country American Combat CL teams good world international competition Shown above Mr Ronnie Kolter Birmingham RC Association fine RC flying Scale Mustang performs very well Free Flighters Control Line fliers drop out modeling few years come back via Radio Control knowledge skills usually far sharper average newcomer Meet Joe Harden used fly both FF CL now two years has practiced RC flying shown Quick-Fly powered blue-head ST-60 Joe quickly built necessary wooden jigs saddles hold models top flier enjoys hobby See next month. Scholarships continued page 76 time handle part-time jobs ranged mushroom factory worker gas station attendant electrical draftsman Since ar riving Penn State Barry maintaining 357 average made Deans list first term active member stitute Electrical Electronic Engineers relaxation plays racquetball Colonial Hills Club also follows model aviation hobby long list contest wins going back several years Barry took second place 1980 Nats OHL Glider Senior An bigger achievement new record set AA Gas Senior Class Category Ill five straight maxes score total 600244 points ahead second place finisher Presently Barry working part-time Pollack Research Design Chief Electrical Draftsman 78 Model Aviation Action uecember 11 I-Al meeting raris snows AMA rresiaent lana us voting aele gate left listening AMAer Ron Chidgey standing Chairman International Aero batic Subcommittee makes point Chidgeys left shown Chris Olsen United Kingdom John Worth Secretary overall aeromodeling committee FAI record breaking total 82 aeromodeling representatives over world attended annual meeting Executive Directors View treE John Worth AMA Executive Director 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 An Annual Report 1981 biggest membership year ever total 82642 members com pared 76397 1980 trend has continued 1982 over 63000 al ready recorded end February number chartered clubs also creased 1981 1511 compared 1432 1980 number sanctions issued AMA Headquarters 1981 1653 compared 1687 1980 Among 1981 sanctioned events 801 Class meets 44 Class B 375 AA 53 AAA two AAAA Free Flight Control Line also 25 Record Trials 36 FAI Team Selection Meets 24 Soaring Sanctions Among meets 30 Indoor 154 Control Line 201 Free Flight 873 Radio Control Twenty-four team members selected 1981 World Championships 1982 plus team managers three Speed three Aero batics six Team Race three Combat team members selected Control Line event Sweden plus three Indoor team members event Romania plus three Precision Scale three Sport Scale RC event Reno NV plus three Precision Scale team members Control Line event Russia 1981 World Championships USA RC Aerobatics team took first place Mexi co RC Soaring USA team won second AMAer Dwight Holley became World Champion Also 1981 Free Flight teams Nordic Glider Wakefield Rubber FAI Power competed Spain 1981 RC Soaring World Championships held Sacramento CA first time event held USA event hosted 12 countries 34 competitors 1981 Nationals held first time Seguin TX Despite excellent site relatively low entry less 1000 contestants still enough largest model meet world 1981 first year Indoor portion Nats held elsewhere West Baden IN successful well attend ed event AMA Contest Boards extremely busy 1981 voting 207 proposals rule changes six general 59 RC 75 Scale 38 CL 29 FF approving 139 Initial vote three General 48 RC 26 CL 41 Scale 21 FF also 129 established 1981 30 Free Flight 32 Indoor 61 RC Soaring 6 Control Line Eighteen World Record sanctions issued US modelers 1981 AMA HQ processed paperwork required contest board proposals national world records Definite progress made AMA RC Frequency Committee 1981 follow up action 1978 petition submitted FCC Committee members met FCC officials 1981 submitted supplementary data received positive indica tions 50 new RC frequencies may granted 1982 AMA Headquarters film library extremely busy 597 films circulated clubs others during 1981 new film produced added library Plane Place Perfect Day special film help obtain flying sites AMA participated HQ representation six major model industry trade shows 1981 IMS CA WRAMS NY Toledo OH Dallas TX MACS CA Chicago Expo IL also annual Hobby dustry Association HIA trade show Dallas TX addition AMA participated several non-modeling shows PR purposes Na tional Congress Aerospace Education San Antonio TX American Society Aerospace Education Seattle WA National Recreation Parks Association Minneapo lis MN Experimental Aircraft Association Fly-In Oshkosh WI 27 AMA Air Show Teams 1981 teams put 300 flying and/or mall shows 1981 AMA Executive Council met four times 1981Atlanta GA January Arlington VA April San Antonio TX August Arlington VA November 1981 first year some new officers Executive Council position President John GriggLockport NY former ly VP Council VP District II John ByrneBayside NY served Council previously VP VIII Ted White Bedford TX As AMA Executive Director acting further interests AMA other orga nizations served 1981 official board member pay following National Aeronautic Association Federation Aeronautique Internationale American Socie ty Aerospace Education National Association Rocketry behalf AMA participated aviation aeromodel ing events traveling total 106 days ever 20 years AMA service Meanwhile new Assistant Executive Direc tor Vince Mankowski available oversee HQ office road major undertaking Academy 1981 raise funds AMA Headquarters building built 1982 land pur chased December 10 1 980 Pins patches plaques promotional stickers pro duced advertise building fund Industry support very good end Decem ber building fund collected over $50000 donations pledges antici pated will new quarters end 82 AMA DC Frequency Committee Test Team Gets Together Walt Good W3NPS Dick Jansson WD4FAB compare notes flight test equipment used evaluating AMA 900 MHz RC trials Walt will using ASW1 7 Sailplane model Dick will using RC design called Royal Rudderbug Both models will initially use 53 MHz control 900 MHz gear carried passenger evaluate characteristics Flying Sites It always interesting read comments people have done thing would like kind like refer ring road map check out route want follow least know what final destination going Well would like share some observations made variety AMA chartered clubs Billings MT think educa tional program may prove biggest thing can younger modelers also use opportunity discuss model ing civic officials speak before groups spread hobby/modeling information through press TV radio Nashville TN keep local interest alive keep club growing active emphasize benefits modeling offers youth tell world what doing Lexington KY use DMI ap proachdemonstrated modeling interest results have large club membership willingness work cause ade quate publicity big factor getting flying sites AMA insurance Detroit Ml Control Line site result determination work patiently city fathers appreciate respect group drive purpose ideas - long dont force ideas May 198279 Effective communication twoway street AMAs non-paid volun teer officers doing utmost make AMA kind organiza tion members wish thoughts contained pages month yours arent apt known unless writeto AMA vice-president district representative associate vice-president area Complete communications linkwrite too often also participate programs Recreation Department promote model building young people Phoenix AZ City sponsored series Get Know City ap peared before pose question can kids fly model airplanes Persistence got Recreation Department involved advisory group formed group worked out sites could used hours could used engine size recommendations new site approved letter sent neighbors giving details hobby defined program listed names Advisory Committee invited come watch flying activities Tulsa OK kept losing fields development decided locate piece property could rent lucky enough find 80 acre field farmer would rent crop price problem finance improvements wanted Control Line circles takeoff strips used what treasury money andthen ran contests raise rest could improve site stages owe lot equipment manufacturers donate prizes concession people give us per centage hard work mem bers New Orleans LA owe site careful campaign hours personal contact work hours letter writing could get anywhere Parks Board worked mayor prominent citizens board commissioners AMA site insurance key item acceptance project club furnished site materials Parks Board agreed perform labor backing promi nent businessmen mayor site became reality have training program new fliers invite spectators participate Manitowoc WI owe site cooperation City Recreation Depart ment Jaycees Optimist Club support got groups presented case simply great explained needs careful pressure anyone permanent location has strengthened club people have worked fly ing site committees found flying site above comments must have ring truth clubs looking field can say situation individual approach can best determined local club No magic answers just concentration analysis determination point want make state ments listed above current news fact recent news Actually date back 1962-63but com ments applicable today AMA library wedug up series articles appeared American Modeler topic what clubs doing get keep flying sites early 1960s felt relative newcomers hobby/sport might enjoy learning some things have remained constant AMA stands ready assist manner materials will help pre pare good presentation site authori ty Let us know problem give us chance work along Thanks Geoff Styles No Competition Newsletter An unprecedented situation has resulted Competition Newsletter being mailed separately month Extra pages CN due inclusion complete Con test Calendar ever plus advertising pages magazine ever before caused emergency situation printer could accommodate extra pages split mailing decided upon rather deleting pages information articles same situation may also prevail next month meantime another printer being sought greater capacity Synopsis continued page 75 9 World Champion Support Grigg re quested financial support AMA 1980 CL Precision Aerobatics world champion same extent AMA team members 1982 world championships Sweden unani mously approved except financial aid champion attend usual team prac tice session excluded because would team member 10 Barrera Museum Worth reported Russ Barrera museum collection successfully packed stored during January eventual delivery new HQ building 1983 within budget previously ap proved President noted need museum committee directed subject museum acquisition policy curators duties placed Spring Coun cil meeting agenda 11 Magazine Subscriptions Pros cons discussed concerning possibility 12 months magazine service members vs current policy subscription expiration end membership term No action taken following general agreement magazine benefit membership rather subscription reduced rates available partial year member ship provided member renews end first year 12 Surplus Trophies agreed list should sent HQ VPs AVPs February concerning availability excess Nats trophies AVPs work through VPs concerning desired district 13 Nats RadiaL Foreman requested guid ance concerning whether retain sell old model walkie-talkies used Nats operations Based Council agreement policy keep Nats intact location whenever possible also used US hosted world championships President directed HQ keep radios budget maintenance pro portion relative use Nats WC events 14 Special Member Problems Following discussion previous Council action agreed basic decision concerning membership renewal would continued Concerning another problem involving con fusion over late year membership rates agreed member concerned would accepted previous rate 15 CD Term Limitation Other noting some people feel Contest Directorrating retention should based continuing active service no action taken 16 HO PR Proposal Following discussion Executive Directors report Presi dent directed implementation proceed budget organizational structure sent Council least two weeks advance next Council meeting 17 HO FCC Coordinator Discussion noted various suggestions addition staff member coordinate RC frequency matters no specific action taken President requested however current head new RC manufacturers associa tion copied except committee communications designated chairman AMA Frequency Committee 18 Safety Committee review status committee showed since intended chairman declined accept appointment no replacement offered President asked recom mendations new chairman made time next Council meeting including inputs rest committee 19 Film/Equipment List As requested last Council meeting Worth presented list motion picture film equipment owned AMA custody AMAs film producer Copies distributed Council members 20 VP Films President directed future copies AMA films provided VPs upon Council action should include appropriate addition film library budget cover cost such extra copies However VPs given priority borrowing copies HQ film library necessary no rental charge 21 Fund Raising Policies Procedures Executive VP McNeill asked re port next Council meeting concerning future projects also concerning HQ interest bearing investments 22 Special Dues Rates Following discus sion problems concerning handi capped disabled fixed incomes no action taken because difficulty defining administering categories previous committee consideration special memberships no recommendations noted member Cain no longer Council Grigg appoint ed Sears 6 Mathews 5 continue committee effort 23 Special Interest Groups Noting committee lost member Smith since election Grigg appointed McCollough 11 place Brown 3 reported committee questionnaire should used annual submission special interest groups order continue recog nition AMA also advised group qualified under previous criteria need make in-person presentation obtain recognition group rejected committee could appeal Council Also in-person presenta tion opportunity should provided group prior discontinuance recognition also noted review committee should composed Council members officers group being consid ered Brown noted would present specific proposal approval spring Council meeting Further discussion concerning rights privileges special interest gorups de ferred until next meeting 24 Industry Presentation Lee Renaud invited President address Council concerning RC industry views AMA activities advised RC equip 80 Model Aviation ment manufacturers association formed would operate within HIA organizational structure noted new group enjoyed very successful meeting three weeks earlier California AMA Frequency Committee members AMA Executive Director repre sented meeting industry partici pants supported AMAs proposal FCC RC frequencies applauded Frequency Committees effort Renaud also asked AMA help policing use new frequencies recommended addition HQ staff technically competent person coordinate efforts involving new frequency matters also noted individual opinion AMA should have discount adver tising its magazine although acknowl edged modelers apparently agree 25 FAI Delegate Grigg described need permanent US voting delegate international aeromodeling committee ClAM term least three years pref erably five regardless changes pres idency Discussion indicated need Bylaws change transfer authority appointment President Coun cil motion effect approved 10 2 favor except District 10 VP Executive VP Meanwhile Grigg noted George Buso NY would delegate during presidency 26 RC Contest Boards After noting Bylaws change would necessary permit establishment separate contest boards RC Aerobatics Pylon Soaring etc motion recommend Bylaws Com mittee draft such change did pass 5 for2 3 10 ii EVP 5 againsti 5 9 ED PR 3 abstained4 6 7 Note- order make change would have neces sary define RC activity primary category modeling 27 Indoor Contest Board After discus sion indicated Indoor should recognized primary category its own contest board motion accomplish within 60 days approved unanimously 28 Legal Assistance proposal AMAs legal counsel develop litigation package approximately $4000 means RC clubs counter deliberate interference efforts approved President after noting cost would come AMA Frequency Committees already approved budget com mittee chairman recommended ex penditure 29 FCC Licenses No action taken following discussion concerning whether AMA should accept responsibility issu ance RC licenses given authority FCC noted HQ could necessary 30 Recording Equipment possibility Council members being provided re cording dictating equipment interaction HQ discussed no action taken 31 Associate Members new type membership proposed discussion consideration deferred until next meeting 32 SAM Championships designation AAAA 1982 annual meet Society Antique Modelers approved unanimously 33 Sargent Petitions Grigg appointed committee Brown chairman Izzo Broder sen make specific recommendations next Council meeting regarding several peti tions previously submitted Bob Sargent District 3 34 Standing Rules Nominating Pro cedures portion supplement laws revised several detail changes approved 10 1 favor except District 7 against Districts 1 6 abstained Note revised procedures will apply 1982 election will pub lished elsewhere next months issue AMA News 35 Nats Briefing Homer Smith Chair man Nats Executive Committee advised Council final decisions concerning 82 Nats event locations would made next day options severely limited asked understanding appre ciation supportive acceptance whatever decisions resulted 36 FF Site Selection Following extensive discussion explanations difficulties involved finals site selection FF team programs Grigg requested Foreman 4 provide written report subject Presidential consideration next pro gram 37 Muffler/Noise Levels Discussion indi cated general agreement AMA should doing something specific minimize effects noise problems flying sites motion establish technical committee noise $5000 budget Ed Izzo recruit committee members defer tasks approved 9 4 fori 2 3 7 9 10 ii ED EVP against4 5 6 8 38 Dues Moratorium motion re quire new Open member beginning 1983 pay registration fee $10 addiiton normal dues means avoid dues increases existing members failed vote 2 10 for2 ii against 13567 89 10 ED EVPabstianed4 39 Alcohol Ban motion disqualify anyone sanctioned competition ex hibition has alcoiholic beverages nar cotic agents flight line pit areas further possibility membership expul sion initially approved 7 6 fori 2 4 6 7 ii PR against3 58 10 ED EVP abstained9 Following further discussion concerning problems enforcement motion reconsider matter approved unanimously revote original motion failed 2 10 for2 11 against others except 6 abstained Therefore original action cancelled 40 McEntee Fund approved un animously amount has held escrow AMA years Howard McEntee Memorial Fund trans ferred Building Fund suitable plaque displayed new AMA HQ subject accpetance fund trustees W Good B Smith j Worth 41 FAI Nats directed Nats Executive Committee events included Nats after 1982 normally held world championships events Committee study subject make recommendations Council 42 Presidential Functions Discussion pro duced suggestion President ac cepted monitor HQ response directives Council insure such items carried out 43 Credit Vouchers Following discussion concerning nature extent l-IQ use credit vouchers agreed except less full year memberships vouchers should have statement indicating voucher may exchanged check also vouchers would colored paper make prominent less easily lost forgotten about 44 Beginners Group noted BAMA Beginning Aero Modelers Associa tion announced Ed Whitten Junior Flight column Model Aviation magazine individual effort part rather official AMA activity Council agreed unanimously effort should given Council vote confidence Whitten should asked keep Council informed advance BAMA plans progress 45 Dealer Licenses After discussion dicated agreement desirable have arrangement whereby hobby shops could sell AMA licenses President di rected HQ prepare proposal next meeting details such arrangement 46 Business Advisors Committee Worth reported four five committee candi dates selected still looking someone accountant back ground Committee choices currently include attorney small business manager large business executive financial manager 47 Awards Fellowship Superior Service Award approved announcements made after presen tations made 48 Next Meeting two day meeting approved Toledo April 1 2 Note following meeting mail revote change location dates Washing ton DC May 1 2 change approved tonnecticut 0 Maine S Massachusetts 0 New Hampshire Rhode Island ont DISTRICT REPORT Ed Izzo District Vice-President 483 Fiske St Holliston MA 01746 Amciate Vic-Pusidnts Robert C Brodeur 405 Main Street NashuaNH 03060 Don Krafft P0 Box 152873 Herituqe Ln. DssburyMA02332 Al Novotnik4 Beverly P1 Norwalk CT 06850 Don Raab 113 Pairview Ave Rutland VT 05701 would like give observations first Council meeting attended Dallas May 198281 FLYING NEAR AIRPORTS BE CAREFUL Free Flight Radio Control flying near airports situation might involve possibility models being vicinity full-scale aircraft operations must avoidedor conducted eliminate dangerous situations Models should flown proximity fuji-scale aircraft unless flier has someone else him sole purpose watching full-scale aircraft supervising flying prevent accident possibilities meeting conjunction Hobby Industry Association meeting will read details Council meeting another area magazine first im pression AMA good hands light things have hearing about over past couple years can con scientiously say Council made up representatives have earnest inter est Academy members heart enough probing questioning Council members insure right action taken programs Academy matters no way mean rubber stamp Coun cil Its conducted businesslike manner attempt achieve maximum accom plishments under one-day time period Although lot material discussed feel highlights action taken follows 1 Reorganizing Flying Site Aid Directors function incorporate public relations responsibility therefore giving proper help emphasis modeling clubs will given proper direction public relations acquiring keeping fly ing sites 2 The appropriation funds legal department will supply plan action docu mentation flying clubs encounter de liberate frequency interference outside sources 3 The awarding AAAA status SAM Championships held July 3rd 4th 5th District relationship discussion George Armstead turn invited attned Cham pionships awards dinner 4 The Council established Technical Noise Committee am pleased have chosen Chairman am putting together plans proposals soliciting aid endeavor am open suggestions help source along lines Appointments have reappointed George Higgins Control Line Contest Board mem ber District Club Activities contacted Ara Dedekian Wing Busters Model Club attend meeting CLAN Control Line Association New England held Manny Pimentals house George McGinnis member group stated Control Line alive active New England after sitting through meeting reviewing activity schedule year can verify fact club has scheduled Club 15 Goodyear April 4th air racing event April 18th held Whitman/ Hanson Regional High School would rec ommend Control Liners District attempt attend latter event Upcoming Events Cliff Piper informed Kennebec Valley Model Aviators will holding club rally Knights Co lumbus Hall Route 201 Augusta ME Sunday March 7th 9 am 4 pm Although column will appear too late reading attend would like comment have full day activi ties scheduled speakers John Grigg President AMA yours truly Clubs vicinity will exhibiting expect good meeting whereby activities displays will make very interesting day modelers informed Mike Hoeffler Central Massachusetts RC Modelers March 26th 27th will conduct exhibit Auburn Mall Auburn MA would like include column activities being conducted clubs necessary receive information well advance will released time cover activity As may know information column required approximately five weeks before publication also informed Fred Zealor Presi dent Cape Ann Model Club will having first dinnei- dance March 27th Kings Grant Inn Beverly MA addition have scheduled mall show North Shore Shopping Center Peabody MA April 22nd 24th Hamilton Tony Bole invited speaker South County Flying Circus meeting held March 15th Chariton MA Hope see modelers area meeting last itemin first column men tioned would like see brochure published insurance benefits Lo hold discovered Academy does have sample brochure entitled Facts About AMAs Insurance would suggest clubs obtain some distribute membership ** ** ** ** * * * ***** *** ** *** * DONT FLY CL MODELS NEAR POWER LINES New Jersey 0 New York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II JicePresident 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 Aaindeteradeea Pete 6anchni 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10706 Frank Oreech 9 Willow Ave. Piscataway NJ 08354 Honk Uk. 40 Cory Dr. Toms River NJ 06753 Adam Sattlee 50 Randi Rd. No A- Schenectady NY 12309 Waft Throne208 Windemere Rd Syrscrjse NY 13219 Second District Thoughts favorite district has another first its credit largest AMA chartered club membership-wise InterState Model Flying Club Bear Mountain NY less six months old al ready has 406 members going strong progress report having explained phenomenon earlier edition column Another major achievement report proudly fact District II has reached second place amount cash contri butions AMA Building Fund Keep up good work District Twoers Much credit due dedicated AVPs unre mitting promotional efforts George Buso Anyone has ever Rhinebeck NY WW Classic contests Mid-Hudson RC Club will recall beaming countenance combined ready friendly outstretched wel coming hand George Buso Hyde Park NY Back 1975 during first term VP appointed George member National RC Contest Board District II responsible post served distinction until chose step down put give someone else opportunity serve Now George Buso has ap pointed official voting delegate AMA FAI-CIAM convenes Europe cannot think better choice Con gratulations George BAMA This abbreviation Beginning Aero Modelers Association idea Ed Whitten outstanding District II AMA member noted Indoor flier Ed also conducts Junior Flight de partment magazine wherein will elaborate project Hence shall leave him merely record appreciation Ed has done continues youthful model ers seem eternally proud District II its super modelers Well AM hasten add however youth model ing has also well served Charles Hampson Grant District Frank Zaic District X formerly however District II Indoor Contest Board Having received considerable mail subject successful ly moved Executive Council Jan uary 30th Dallas TX meeting adopt resolution establishing first time separate distinct Contest Board deal exclusively Indoor competition sin cerely hope trust development will serve dissipate entirely dispel much discontent has manifest past shall identify Dis trict II board member next report Dues Increases Like death taxes probable some dues increases will always us am opposed principle plan scheduled period ic cycle dues upping last increase large measure necessitated need showing true AMA solvency favor acceptable credit rating vital financing Building Program re lating new home Reston VA move mandated skyrocketing rents have plaguing us Washington DC long run AMA membership will benefit financially two major respects 1 an escape increasingly heavy rental burden requiring frequent dues increases 2 investment highly valuable piece real estate substantial growth area Sixth CNYMAA Symposium Central New York Model Aircraft Association has done again Its symposium February 6th could desired year seminars recorded video tape task force local university cluding District II membership meeting chaired meeting shared TV lenses AMA Prexy John Grigg District VP Ed Izzo local AVP Walt Throne Fran Worth President CNYMAA intro duced us assemblage questions posed AMA members attendance hope answered satisfactorily answered panel ARCS banquet followed semi nars usual enjoyable experi ence featured special awards Much credit its success due AVP Walt Throne club President Larry Apps Dave Mathewson always George Marsh Fran Worth directed symposium year deserves particular congratulations tough job well done What Price Safety quote Item 2 list proposed field rules appearing February 1982 issue ERMAC Plane Crazy 82 Model Aviation News newsletter Edison Recrea tion Model Airplane Club Edison NJ follows 2 Positively no alcoholic beverages allowed also received letter president New York club complained personally behalf fellow club member regarding cover photo November 1 981 issue Model via tion taken Seguin TX Nats Scale event individual flight line shown holding what described can well-known brand beer get copy take look complaint registered critical PR stand point rather calling attention undesirability allowing possession beer other alcoholic beverages flight line AMA sanctioned contest Nats no less I-low feel about complaint basis Please drop line let us know As judged Pattern very Nats temperatures high 11 8 degrees can tell can cold beer would have sure tasted mighty good survived ice water soda however strict observance USPJA unwritten code judicial behavior establish purity rather preserve integrity face low scores time time obliged bestow Foggy Lens Department May 17 1981 Jersey Coast Sport Fliers held contest Thompson Park Jamesburg NJ shot made Bud Roane Mel Therien occunving udges chairs camera caught Dick Smith Rochester NY STARS Spangled Rally Olean NY July 25 1981 Dick District II Contest Coordinator RC Glider Pylon Racing lens caught Joseph Micalizzi AVP District V resident Fajardo PR visited Romano Garabello Memorial Meet PARCS Floyd Bennett Field NY GEAR UP AND LOCKED Ohio oyluania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Ausociat Vica-Preaidanta Joe Ciben 36980 Valley Forge Dr Solon OH 44139 Francis Fluliarty 504 211 St Vienna WV 26101 Corky Heitman SR 108 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St. Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Shalkey 217 Euclid Aw. Scottdale PA 15683 WANTED violin case condition presence instrument immaterial may need carry equipment next Council meeting last Council meeting beaut holes shot ideas came away feeling like pin cushion knew going days proposed separating RC contest boards Aerobatic Racing Soaring contest boards shot down due its being contrary Bylaws yet very next subject separate Indoor portion FF its own contest board passed unanimously could have made motion sun rise east next day would have defeated prob ably just well Council members unable fly home next day due bad weather Late Council meeting quietly licking wounds John Byrne Dis trict II VP got up made motion prohibit alcoholic beverages AMA sanc tioned contests first thought kiddingjust trying get final jab before adjourning realized serious nearly fell out chair amazement turned shock few minutes later vote taken passed vote ensuing discussion enforce legal ramifications defining flight line flight line FF contest What about Indoor meet etc comical best did result reconsideration matter vote defeated motion 10 2 hard time voting lo cation site next Council meeting ended up scheduled tor Toledo OH April 1 2 tow up air proposed changing Washington DC May 1 2 due problems midweek meeting Council members general confusion meet ing major trade show Once meeting adjourned few us decided stop bar drink before retiring arrival found bar closing perfect way end type day retrospect after reviewing notes plane way home since home find fact accomplished goals meeting least able lay groundwork few pet projects such making training films help newer members learn build fly etc firm belief such films will cornerstone around future growth modeling will built hate use reference ad mission running late again month does time go think last issue April 82 Model Aviation con tained some very interesting articles relative youth beginner programs particular article John Worths column page 77 column Travis McGinnis page 84 article entitled Flew Flew Soapbox section page 93 very interesting referred RC flight Juniors contrast letters iiJunior Flight column page 86 severe conflict thinking arises iiJunior Flight considers CL and FF starting point feel strongly attract Juniors model aviation must start focus much attention RC CL FF successful Sure expensive complicated difficult demanding todayis kids being brought up world computers color TV video recorders video games thrilled mystique flight amazement elec tricity marvel radio growing up operating equipment adults saw science fiction Buck Rogers kids must aim programs todays kids successful attracting todays kids model aviation programs successful kids working say should decrease way efforts areas obviously need programs among financially able handle RC inter est strictly areas believe larger group kids out would much quickly attracted model aviation through RC have financial capability start level After have priced Atari lately Carl Wheeley just called wondering column Id better get off horn mail thank goodness express mail Ill probably get lot flack about col umn thats way month has gone See ya Toledo May 198283 Personal Note John Franke Euuor Limerick Lines active member 1000 Islands RC Modelers has retired moving North Carolina District IIs LOSS District IVs GAIN best John Delaware District Columbia land h Carolina Virginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Aeaoaat Vie-Pegidansa Wayne Abernathy 9205 Carenclon 2 Upper Marlboro MO 20871 Bob Chausipine 206 Tipton Fld Newport News VA 23606 Howmd Crispin 611 Beechwood Charlottesville VA 22901 V Bill Helms 2000 Tyvola Road Charlotte NC 28210 Scorty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809 John Preston 7012 Elvira Court Falls Church VA 22042 Charles Spear 910 Holly Lane Mockuvilln NC 27028 last Executive Council meeting decided start Indoor Contest Board would like District IV Indoor fliers send names choices Dis trict IV Indoor Contest Board representative individual will represent District IVs Indoor flying interests desires will representative AMA district appointed group will named chairman think very good idea need recommendations soon possible / Editor Word has received President John Grigg has placed moratorium implementa tion Indoor Contest Board until after next Executive Council meeting last Council meeting asked Coun cil help promoting east coast site FAI Free Flight Team Selection finals As Free Flighters know team finals have held either out west California last three four times has caused lot east coast partici pants drop out program simply cause couldnt afford travel way California Well make long story short AMA Council did seem too interested except Hardy Brodersen Hardy has discussed problem FAI Site Selection Com mittee have said east coast can come up decent site 1984 will give serious consideration east coast FAI Team Selection finals Now its up start looking good site know will hard find good Taft doesnt have perfect does have reasonably decent have asked Bob Sifleet Joe Boyle push program find good site 1984 will can help Anyone else wants help please contact Bob Siflect Joe Boyle have two years get act together can try Also case dont know funds avail able help travel costs anyone qualified go team finals information funds contact Micheline Madison AMA Headquarters Also FAI participants District II Ill V would like join District IV help project 1984 east coast Team Selection finals please drop line Now time get nominations choice Vice-President Dis trict IV term 1983-85 Due new Bylaws change Vice-Presidents term will now run three years instead two nominations must hands AMA Headquarters no later middle July 1982 time clear whether will vote AMA President 1982 Council will extend current Presi dents term year get new three year program cycle started current President extended year will vote office 1983 present-time Executive Council voting implement program results may issue Model viation Whats Happening District IV Winston-Salem RC Club WSRC has nated $300 AMA Building Fund approximately 10% income clubs regular meetings decided club vote show support new AMA Headquarters Thanks WSRC largest donation club District IV far Radio Control League North Carolina clubs North Carolina should contact RCNC having membership drive also giving prizes club signs up new members RCNC First prize Kraft radio second prizeFalcon 56 third prizeelectric starter Greensboro Radio Aeromodelers May 23 Giant Scale Contest Grams trying raise money rebuild flyingsite date have raised $1375 still need about $1000 club members urged help First State RC Club thought might like know First State RC Club gets better participation club activities Point System point system has established executive committee encourage members participate club activities end year awards will given will include free 1983 club membership high point winner Points awarded follows Field maintenance chairman20 membersiS 5 per cutting Chairman executive committeeiS membersi 0 Annual fun fly chairmaniS CDiS committee membersi 0 Team chal lenge chairmaniS participantsS Special events chairmaniS participantsi 0 Other committee chairmeniC membersS structorsS per student i per session Fun fly participantsS per monthly event News letter editor publisherlO Attend ancei per meeting Tidewater Model Soaring Society Big event combining FF RC CL coming May TMSS will joining Brainbusters Free Flight Norfolk Aeromodelers Con trol Line Clubs what looks like really major contest will held i 5th i6th May Petersburg Municipal Airport Control Line portion will AAA contest spread over both days FF RC Soaring events will Sunday 16th Soaring will Unlimited Two-meter Scale class Sailplanes Western NC Radio Control Society wish extend congratulations Carter Pounder nomination RCNC modelers Hall Fame Steve Davis recipient annual Walter Speliman Sportsmanship Award Chesapeake Bay RC Club Red Brick Day April 3rd CBRC will sponsor great Red Brick Fly-In Ardens Field Starting time will 12 noon Rain date Sunday April 4th Northern Virginia RC Club January 17th coldest day 45 years didnt stop 10 members NVRC parti cipating clubs annual Sno-Fli contest Bob Chatman CD club meeting week prior event promised members would snow before day contest Snow did dont think Bob requested iO0F temperature recorded dawn noon sun brought air up i 00F toler able happen masochist See photo above case wondering engines difficult start such cold weather swer prime lighterfiuld Hang theregood flying weather coming4~ Alabama Florida tgia issippi to Bitt V Suulh tarelina essee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 35209 12051 879-5500 Aoaat VcPnadsss John Gorday 115 Bayberry Lane Jackson MS 29212 Richurd Jackson 108 Thornle Charleston Heights SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 922 Bunyan Deiray Beach FL 23444 Pillip McDowell 5621 Rolling Fork Dr. Nashville TN 37205 Joseph Micalizzi SR 0086B Boo 1532 Fuiardo PR 0064 Cd Moorman 70 Fifth St. Shalimur FL 32579 Hurry Sherom P0 Boa 4506 Birmioghom AL 35206 Tom Thacker 2390 Lawre,cevle Hwy L Decatur GA 20002 feature article Chattanooga NewsFree Press referred Radio Controlled model airplanes chance escape world flight article also quoted Earl Davis saying engineering career came out 84 Model Aviation nown anove wgtn some ot mneir mouwo 0 I us saus Un true members Northern Virginia RC Club Less ragni Bob Scott Tommy ocorn DOD Chatman Bill Cann Larry Parfitt NVRC President Bob Burnett Phil Coopy Bernie Steucker John Hunton Photo John Preston love model planes educa tional value building flying models can sometimes hard separate recre ational value Learning through modeling much fun educational aspect too often overlooked Frankly think need put some emphasis educa tional aspects modelingbut certainly exclusion its value chance escape world flight Tim McDow John Burgan Pal ri Beach Aeronauts got round applause club auction computerized rec ord auction transactions total amount transactions $2248 No wonder needed computer reason auction successful club got early start notifying nearby clubs Florida State Soaring Champion other 15 year old Chris Ruth Chris flies fathers design Prophet classes walks away trophies Now some pictures Tangerine Soar ing Championships Dan Langoasters Modified Franklin has 1O6 wingspan Model flying Puerto Rico must year round pleasure plan trip island plan take extra day two get clubs Better yet take family Puerto Rico Mini-Nats Building Delta Dart top right hood car Delis Miguel Amoralis Hildelisa Miguel Caro Miguel age 12 took first place Novice field 11 As contrast modeling Puerto Rico note sentence Pushrod Reel foot Aero Modelers Union City TN anyone interested ski-planes float-planes Radio Controlled ducks should happy weather time read however spring should have arrived Union City Illinois ana ucky 4 VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Aesociats vies-Presidents Loren HoIm 643 Hill 8rook Quincy iL 62301 William Kern taOs 12th St. Bedford IN 47421 Glenn Lee 819 Mandrake Batavia IL 60510 Bruce Maloney 1916 Keenland Pkwy Owenuboro KY 42301 Raymond Meyers P0 Box 243 Smithville MO 64089 Helen Olsen 820 Old Bonhomme Univertity City MO 63132 Bill Zimmer Box 72 Verna IL 61375 guess can see now pic ture top column has changed have AVP three years Ken tucky area Horrace felt time took over Vice-President District VI Well am writing first column Let say couple things about self since District VI dont know am RC Sport flier interests lie mainly Scale dont compete very often get friendly local contest once have enjoyed categories model aviation have chosen RC because felt could give rest areas justice due limitations time money still like watch dont recognize RC way go model aviation Thats enough about Lets get something interesting AVP made point correspond Kentucky clubs regular basis chose clubs state could within range wanted make visits also made possible allow set group clubs represent better clubs Because seemed work well Kentucky am making point setting up set clubs AVP district jobs will correspond clubs areas assigned hope will give clubs insight what going district course can happen AVPs jobs club getting correspond ence se let know After represent district Feel free correspond AVPs have questions concerns just news After know what going district would like hear people District VI am fairly new job really dont have good feel what goes district outside Kentucky Send newsletters enjoy reading Central Florida Miniature Aircraft So ciety reflection upswing Rubber Scale models Dean McGinnes driving Fnr-o holind rho Huh believe AMA can better job write let know ideas can get quite bit info have getting few new ones really thank clubs including mailing lists dont belong clubs just want write please Its hard write everyone district write return letter promptly can Enough politics such Lets take look some pictures have received since took office first picture above Bud Bodzioch taken Mississippi Valley Combat Cham pionships last year Bud says telling cameraman sucker other guy May 198285 Tilbuoy Flash trom Dean MeGinnes Nice Rubber Scale Scab vvinnurs irum L U n vave IIes lLnUl Stan Pfost 1st Dan Lanacaster 3rd tallest shortest Diaz wife Madeleine daughters Madeleine Geraldine beautiful P47 hitting ground think hes guy wouldnt want get CL Combat circle Bud District Vis Contest Co ordinator CL Picture two preceding page taken annual Frozen Finger Flying Festival put Chicago Aero Angels January 4 1982 looks snow ground Id bet froze fingers contest Pictured Horrace Cain Bob Oge Bobs son Jeff Combat boys tough third picture right taken same contest Chicago Its Dr Terry Passen holding 550-sq-in Shadow Combat ship didnt realize CL Combat fliers flew monsters too Dr Passen has written several letters since taking office avid supporter Combat district got picture him felt would nice gesture include column Besides hes holding neat plane gratitude goes Bud Bodzioch above pictures months column Id like see the rest future After column want make sure its full good stuff Pictures better politics time Well could ramble guess should stop until next month Its time head shop build new spring As Bud Bodzioch says THE SKY IS OURS Iowa C Michigan esota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen 0 nict VII Vice -Pry dent P II too 1104 Birmingham M 48t 12 Asaiseant Vice-President Tony Italiano 1655 Revere Dr Brookf mId WI 53006 Associate Vice-Presidents James Clark 4444 Woodview Dr NE Cedar Rapids IA 52401 joni E Lorbiecki 5847 N 67th St Milwaukee WI 53218 Robert 0 Lundberg 4928 Tioga Sn Duluth MN 55804 William Roheing 4494 Tanglewood Tr Sn Joseph MI 49085 Al Scidmore 5013 Dorsest Dr. Madman WI 53711 Ran Sears 132$ RosIn0 Pontiac MI 48054 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 So new VP Column idiom recall what happened last Council Meeting notice caps recall gawd almost voted out beer other spirits pits flight line begin ning Byrnes motion sounded OK drunks pits flight lineunacceptable Try voting yes because cant possibly pass youll look really righteous passed Now what admonitions Helen Olsen Ron Kopp ringing ears City rt parlia mentarian elbowing left proper motion made voted again Whew first having visit ing AVP deliver telling lecture began realize what youve just done Itll fun notice voting Dont too hard us though question fraught uble part relaxing Sundays flying marvelous thirst quenching taste first beer wait noon like Americas habits hospitality self-indulgence found usual proportions own company cant legislate human proclivities out flying activities must find way manage An unwritten task Contest Director clubs field regulations two clubs touch point rules recall Its time gave CD some muscle guidelines Safety Code seek advice counsel Such glowing report Spirit America Show Belding Ml last Labor Day weekend Ken Ames John Mary LaRock reports 4000 8000 spectators pictures couldnt pass up idea have air show Labor Day weekend did sponsored Belding Chamber Commerce Wolverine Skyhawks Rockford Ml September 5 6 7 1981 Belding MI What weekend turned out first annual Spirit America show Saturday morning September 5 Dennis Carrier walked out field quiet crossed-fingered hope-forsuccess attitude Little did know Inside both us bubbling emotion called anticipation day Fun Fly Pre-Show Events large number contestants around Michigan adjoining states surpris ing gallery about 400 Director Dennis saw thing went smoothly persons un familiar sport well informed Master Ceremonies thing couldnt controlled weather marginal three days threat rain Thankfully wind conditions favorable activities rain never materialized Fun Fly went well Ive seen 25 years hobby Fun events such Limbo Carrier Event Touch-n-Go Loop exciting watch especially Taxi contest full humor giant sized belly laugh awarded saw trophies handed out deserving contestants conclusion day out standing performance given Michi gan Acrobats first year AMA show team Im sure will among top teams country very near future dawn Sunday brought forth excitement first performance magnificent men flying machines Spirit America Show Team defi nitely professional groups guys Ive ever pleasure meet RC history show entertaining funnier anything Broadway fast paced easy watch well nar rated Show Team Captain Dave Baum 4000 plus spectators delighted comedy antics Wally Tom Lasik didnt allow straight face anywhere team preparing next demon stration 'Some events talented team members provided 1/3 1/5 1/4 Scale flying demos dual aerial ballet Witch Hazel flying Witch World War II bombing outhouse Also intro duction flight training flying flag fly ing lawnmower some best Precision Aerobatics since Nats including beauti ful glider music background pro vided tile feeling part move made could go forever about variety show lets touch moment what kids waited uding yours truly dog fight between Snoopy dastardly Red Baron As walked onto field kids went crazy although knew what out come must Snoopy flew doghouse smoothly precisely across skies seek ing out bright red Fokker moment truth As Snoopy lined up Red Baron sights burst ma chine gun fire smoke bellowed Red Barons plane knew would soon over Baron came down burst cheer Snoopy done again Saturday Sunday during break Fun Fly activities Aerobats AMA Show Team entertained public unique flying demonstrations gave lucky young lady chance shoot down planes 12 gouge shotgun course knack hitting fast mov ing target During periods open flying could see Quarter Scale P-38 Lightning built flown Ken Ames Jackson Ml Quarter Scale aircraft including Gere Sports 1 2 Delaire Fokker D VII Col Al Betkey entertained unique flying demonstration could perform Contendor 40 Later day Betkey proved midable opponent Mike Hill Jack son Ml John LaRock Aerobats out everything goes dog fight death point thougiw Mike trimmed Betkeys ribbon proved false fatality though During very low level evasive maneuver ground reached up grabbed LaRocks Miniplane spectacular crash could heard over crowds gasp Ill get next year Al Betkey Monday Labor Day mirror per formance Sundays great show audience 8000 people took 32 acres land just park cars looked like infield Indianapolis 500 race Good food provided strong carnival atmosphere lingered day have heard hindsight great well next year perhaps well know enough have 86 Model Aviation DONT FLY CL MODELS NEAR POWER LINES port-a-john men women should shorten line day concluded tearful Dennis being hon ored membership Spirit America Show Team think started Dennis big D Deter mination Happy Flying Both Spirit thank Heres Idea has found its Time however old saw goes John R Houvener Sr Saginaw Michigan Valley Radio Control Club letter neighboring clubs last Board Directors meeting Saginaw Valley RC Club motion made Saginaw Valley RC Club es tablish club liaison membership mem bership limited member neighboring RC club will com prise area roughly encompassing area middle eastern Michigan hereafter will refer area MEM Such membership will free gratis selected individual will act liaison member represent ing home club motion passed favor Saginaw Valley RC Club asks select quality member club liaison membership Saginaw Valley RC Club will receive full membership benefits Saginaw Valley RC Club will receive membership packet club card monthly newsletter also happen editor 1982 liaison member will expected attend meet ing SVRCC before 1982 summer flying season starts April meeting sometime during flying season meeting fall times liaison member will put forward knowledge expertise RC activities MEM area item noted liaison member cannot vote hold office liaison club membership other club privileges apply ie use SVRCC flying fields able attend club events etc' Arkansas S Louisiana Meice 0 Oklahoma s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Ted White District VIII Vice-President 1109 Greendale Bedford TX 76021 Aaaociaso VicePresidenss Sob Friedl 5512 Soushmood Little Rock AR 72205 William Harley III 927 Commerce Pleananton TX 78064 Duo Parsons 11809 Palmer NE AIbaqaerae NM 87111 Ed Perez 1102W Tarrano Rd Graed Prairie TX 75050 Al Rabe 1904 Valley Oak Co. Irving TX 75061 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Eartlesnille OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr. Menairie LA 70003 couple months ago mentioned read ing article December 81 Scale RC Modeler Dave Platt critical RC Scale judging actually Standoff Scale USPJA also said agreed what Dave said previously written article published Model Air plane News after Lincoln Nats about same thing Namely misinterpretation complete disregard rules plus very poor judging no time either Daves article did ever mention problem rules misinterpretation violation judges and/or officials April issue Scale RC Modeler Howard Crispin President USPIA published answer Daves article following Daves letter Howard Crispin Dave allowed publish Just got copy Scale RC Modeler read rebuttal article though single point making ob vious enough have forecast last paragraph article clearly chosen duck issue addressing several others no quarrel true anyone may express opinion opinion given ad vice judge-training article official Society paper becomes policy Society examples cited rules being changed Since did tempt deny assume concede point As have separately explained reply Russell Knetzger dangerous situation bothered individual person reason forgetful ness part did mention article violations existing Scale rules USPIA members case self already knew answer sub sequently wrote Claude McCullough about Markings issue just have written record stand Bowie Qualifier violation rules confirmed tried get reconsider time determined Masters Final USPJA judge re peated same violation led us wonder yet another USPJA Scale rule time protested CD corrected However Im sure youd agree unhappy embarrassing situation contestant forced pro test judges violating rule doesnt re flect well anybody including judges Society earlier agreed point made anyone entitled consideration viewpoint rules Nevertheless must said view comes Tom Cook Kent Walters Art Johnson anyone lays line shape Scale model runway counts hangar flier doesnt compete would end sport rules made people dont play game Russell has told making changing Scale rules role USPJA sees itself applaud would happy see put effect Surely shouldnt too much ask hobby gentlemen sports some USPJA say Hey guys its bit ticklish situation man right have violating Scale rules have changing rules suit own opin ions neither area juris diction expertise must attempt correct damage far done let happen again personal opinion USPJA members have capability judg ing contest What dealing individuals voicing own opinions may may agree rules danger lies letting few peoples opinions become policy whole purpose bringing up condemn everyone USPJA Im sure members out working hard doing best know few mostly leadership appear source problem additional note according Dave PlaCt Scale Masters Committee has de cided use USPJA judges 1982 Masters Colorado S Kansas S Nebraska IXWyor DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGInnIs Oistrict IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Aneocias Viee-Pesaidaess Robert Ball 26225 Coffman Cooper WY 82601 Ed Coo 8209 LinOen Dr Prairie Village KS 66208 Dick Crowley 16413 8 Stanford P1 Aurora CD 80018 Glen Lau 3701 5 440h So Lincoln NE 68504 Tim Marsern 429 Dogmood Orafton ND 88237 Jim Rickette 516S Cloadas Siono Pulls SD 871 03 Associate Vice-President Jim Ricketts South Dakota shares report month few information items first Seems though information Nats year being picked up quesitons get fairly regularly So heres infoAugust 1-8 Lincoln Nebraska Watch May 198287 Spirit America Show Team crowd pleaser some 8000 spectators pleased Thats success op. 1 3 YIJJ enemy waa dynamitel Model Aiation detailed schedule events Thats right District IX folks lucky have Nats own area distance-wise Lincoln SkyKnights Club will hosting club know what fine job did last Lincoln Nats can look forward another great Nats hard work organization experience lot good things could said about Lincoln its surrounding area youd like Chamber Commerce other area family entertain ment tourist information Id bet could get early start contacting Dr Glen Lau address column heading Glen will probably want shoot gets too bogged down requests group modelers can make feel welcome helpful Lincoln Sky-Knights can get job done am looking forward another great Nats members interested big RC models youll glad know notifi cation Don Godfrey President International Miniature Aircraft Association IMAA came approving unanimously Dale Alyea District IX director Id bet Joan Alyea shares job Dale know theyll great job endeavor address 2117 Ridgewood Lane Pueblo CO 81005 phone 303/564-6699 interested king-sized models contact Alyeas District IX welcomes Robert Ball Casper WY ranks Associate Vice Presidentslooking forward good things Bob Wed like thank Chuck Brannon past service District IX AVP Wyoming Chuck has expressed interest new appointment coordinator youth modeling activities Wyoming District IX now Theres lots need Chuck will soon telling exactly can help have job description share us leads nicely months report pictures Jim Ricketts Now banquet circuit over consists winter months South Dakota dont fly much build lot talk about flying want people district know about super active club Rapid City Propbusters son Jim invited attend annual banquet held December 6 1981 about 60 people banquet Entertainment provided Randy Cana dy club members country singing group LR Bob Olson Casey Smith Rod Renz Kathryn McCarthy Dennis McCarthy Steve Powers Gene Shoop Don Smith What treat us meet visit fine group arrived Saturday evening Gene Shoop club presi dent Don Smith newsletter editor met us went out dinner Dons house see what new workbench always enjoy looking over someone elses work area see cluttered Sunday morning taken club flying site What nice layout Lots room no corn fields near no trees no fences looked like pilot would have no excuse crash other pilot error Lots parking area planes cars asphalt runways Very nice indeed flying field went town dinner program high light program Besanscon Award presented Rod Renz award given annually club member contributes club both off flying field award honors memory Mr Besanscon club member unselfish above beyond normal came Propbust ers' model aviation presented Seasons Flyer patches 11 club mem bers records correct Propbust ers have Seasons Flyers other South Dakota club spoke club about experiences model avia tion answered questions about AMA promoted building fund Nine members Propbusters donated toward build ing fund promised later son Jim age 12 stole show telling group about experiences various nationals have attended group very interested learn about Control Line Scale racing youngsters point view airplane along could see thing set up film / Fly Em Break Em / Fix Em shown afterward headed back Sioux Falls visiting way home about Prophusters fun time Rapid City Truly super club super people would remiss didnt mention driving force Propbusters Dennis McCarthyPresident Bill OlmsteadVice President Bob OlsonSecretary Don Smith Editor Gene ShoopPast President As know South Dakota winters really super-dandy Lots cold wind snow Excellent weather build lots airpalnes leads up winter activity Static Model displays local shopping malls shows lot fun gives everyone chance get together com pare building projects lay groundwork plan area contests fun flies Prizes awards usually given best RC Open Junior best Scale best CL Open Junior best paint job best iron cover ing best show Along throw some door prizes wives have chance go shopping talk airplanes Most know personal mis sion increase Junior participation model aviation thanks letters response last column Looking back youth someone give guiding hand learn basics also hobby dealer home town loved kids went far give token discounts us let us put tab didnt have cash hobby shop Ames IA called Hobby Shop dont know anymore nor know same fella still runs Anyway Earl God bless wherever you helped kids get hobby am sure grateful youngster starting out needs help can getespecially parents involved hobby need keep good thing going Sell hobby kids shoes once Lets help out way helped out model aviation hobby future hands todays youngsters Give breakhelp out Arizona nrnia ii 0 Nevada x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 30717 Rue Laeglos R,cho Pelon Veden CA 90274 Ausocists VjcwPresideeta Tony Capobianco615 Laloma Ave Modesto CA 95354 Glenn carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnat Creek CA 94598 Bob Reynolds Rt 8 Box 51 Tycoon AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Al Williamson 445 S5estby Chula Vista CA 92011 Its busy 30 days since last re port traveled around quite bit repre senting district Council meeting AMA club meetings First function attended annual awards banquet Sky-Nauts Saddle back Valley Dave Herbert invited year has past three first able attend ones past always same weekend Council meeting banquet held El Toro Marine Facility right shadow huge dirigible hangars 88 Model Aviation LeTt nlgns Jim llICkBtt5 tuistrict IA vrg Jim Ricketts son AVPI Rod receiving Besanscon Award Don Smith great turnout scads door prizes great meal capped evening off Dave Herbert said clubs Toys Tots effort raised $42000 year Outstanding next weekend went Dallas TX Council meeting Im going use up column relating details will covered AMA News section item worth mentioning jay Gerber de livered latest film Its Control Line called Wired Action Its really great treatment aspects Control Line flying separate contest board has set up Indoor Im presently contacting people interested representing District X nominated Bev Wisniewski Su perior Service Award approved Council unanimously Bev has spent hours functioning CD working AMA booths trade shows some us have modelers Council meet ing attend Nats Executive Committee meeting held after Council meeting Shes committee has such inter est Control Line event shes oversee years Nats paid own way sit couple days later off Sacra mento meeting Sacramento Valley RC Club invited club Secretary Gary Workman picked up airport member Bill Hobbs good talk drove meeting meeting introduced John Pief club President later spent night Johns house made early rising get airport sure want thank him hospitality Back meeting sold out Building Fund materials took orders club donated $100 fund members bought another $125 worth Howard Baldwin bought gold patch $50 Henry Sasvielle Donald Alexander gave $25 silver ones Bob Evans bought bronze showed club Indoor film AMA has available really went couple days later attended noon time meeting Aerospace Club Theyre diverse group modelers saw Pete Young good Free Flighter Keith Trostle good Free Flight Control Line meet ing invited Harry Apoian RC flier note installed officers 1982 luncheon meeting Later evening attended meeting Thunderbugs Free Flight club thats strange Thats club belong Despite meetings attend find time club usually couple nights later attended nual awards banquet Free Flight Model Airplane Association Southern California high point winners year honored Bob White Open winner Jay Humelbaugh Senior Mike Keller Junior winners Bakersfield Flying Team team champions year barely beat out Max Men barely beat out Thunderbugs really close three way race year Thunderbugs honored club high point winners function lrv Aker won Open honors Jason Kendy Senior winner didnt have Junior club year showed group new Indoor film loved new AVP San Diego Al Williamson reports hes received Building Fund ma terials ready eager sell wants drop clubs San Diego area give him invite also wants visit flying fields please send him map site goes Free Flight guys down too AVP Arizona Bob Reynolds re ports owns gold patch now also selling Building Fund materials Look him up buy International Miniature Aircraft Asso ciation IMAA has new Director District 10 has same boundaries name Jim Alley address 3004 Hillside Drive Burlingame CA Phone him 415 347-9328 keep mentioning Building Fund Please donate help lower amount indebtedness well have incur donation $50 will get name honor scroll new building need AMA display booth drop line want attend meetings contact Ill see what can work out Thermals Alaska o ana on ngron XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 Aaaocane VicePsieienss Al caiwr 1607 S von Elm Pocarello ID 83201 Gary Fuller 3050 Rinerwood Juneau AK 99801 Bruce Nelson 807 C Vinksbug St. 5pokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline ID Boa 623 Kiamath Fails OR 97601 chic Younq 29020 1st Ave 5. 34 Federal Way WA 98003 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main Sn. Redmond WA 98052 Congratulations GARY FULLER new Associate Vice-President Alaska Gary will able get around areas talk faithful address 3050 Riverwood Dr Juneau AK 99801 anxious hear fliers Alaska what doing events coming up what problems have Speaking problems latest Mid night Sun RC Club flyer descrip tion January 1 1982 fun fly temperature started 300F warmed way up 160F Sounds like flying Montana Anyway have few descriptions winter flying year hopefully read wont have worry about until next year make sure batteries charged keep warm between flights Nothing like cold suck charge out flight pack Put some skis old faithful try out white stuff quite good water flying does have its fun aspect Northwest Expo number history Bob Pfeiffer crew Mount Ranier RC Society applauded putting best show northwest has seen Bob said next year eill better Its hard see things going during two days show planes cars boats manufac turers swap shop meetings just lot nice people talk Next year may add place show some films outside things plague begin ning enterprise superb effort As soon get results etc will printed column models dis play covered aspects hobby Peanut Giant Scale Unfortunately didnt get look models much would like have what saw very well done going try talk Bob add ing seaplane/floatplane category next year comments As noted earlier Scale Internats will held Reno week 13th June Unfortunately wont able go Instead plan attend THE SPOKANE SCALE INTERNAlS will held June 11 12 13 Spokane unfortu nate situation schedules two fine events same weekend event Spokane US Scale Masters Champion ship rounds information get touch Dick Carson Bruce Nelson E 807 Vicksburg Spokane WA 99208 Things happening District XI Northwest Drizzle Circuit finale set Mahlon Sweet Airport Eugene OR April 18 CL alive well Northwest May 29-30 Northwest Regional CL Championships will held Eugene OR Contact Mike Hazel 1040 Windemere Dr NW Salem OR 97304 contest will contain classes UC contest flying cant compete go watch wire-fliers thing ZiIlah Fun Fly has set May 15-16 dont have info write Valley Aero Modelers 1111 Fruitvale Yakima WA 98902 will certainly fill what promises another great get-together contest According Ralph Cooney Q-500 championship race will first Sunday May Boeing Hawks field Kent WA Formula 1 will start April races Kent Boise Calgary Boundary Bay same weekend Ralph also said may Q-500 racingat Albany OR spring summer As soon get contest list will little definite about dates As written Indoor meet Hills boro full swing Unfortunately annual Indoor get-togethers sponsored Barnstorm ers RC Club have victim increased use gym larger groups Perhaps next year can find de pendable site works Zillah site two Pattern conteststhe first April second August September writing exact dates known Dave Mullens Editor Skywriter newsletter Seattle Skyraiders have contest tentatively scheduled May 1 Boeing Kent site Stunt Fast Rat seem events Also Washington State Control Line Championship Contest will held weekend following Labor Day Contact Dave location Idaho Expo scheduled first weekend May will held Twin Falls what Ive heard has first class show promises continue to go see should District XI meeting during Expo will probably take place Saturday pm Al Culver Idaho AVP will probably run iL want something printed just re member lag time write it appears print Bye now HAPPY FLYING May 198289 JUNIOR DAUMA TAKES OFF Two issues ago stated about time launched serious effort direct assistance Juniors beginners ages encourage newcomers hobby/sport/art last issue forma tion association effect direct assistance announced BAMA BEGINNING AERO MODELERS ASSOCIA TION has spread its wings taken off climbing PURPOSE OF BAMA aims once again 1 find out become recognized group 2 give central theme bit backbone already assisting individual ways offer some overall guidance new assisting beginners 3 source information having want instruct groups send questions members answer immediate aims sophis ticated plans will developed progress Since Associaiton independent has no funds Academy Model Aeronautics grants industry civic groups quite necessary cover costs time primarily postage printing membership fees An annual membership costs $10 covers receipt 10 issues BAMAs newsletter Star Skippers over 12 month longer period RESPONSE HAS BEEN GOOD Quite batch letters has received response seven questions asked March 82 issue addition mailed out form letter discussing BAMA its aims several modelers across country already actively assisting beginners received back interesting letters along membership checks off good start want join us Please send membership checks BAMA care Ed Whitten above address RAY ROBERTS BERKELEY HALL SCHOOL PROGRAM Ive correspondence Ray off good years Early taught model airplane class Berkely short term elective program Model Aeronautics now its second full year part schools regular curriculum grades four through six co-educationally Berkeley Hall possibly school country schedule such classes Ray naturally has found exhilarating experience plan keep record experiences third year fourth grade students have finished sixth grade will able develop course study lesson plans etc Ray hopes will encourage other school administrators indoctrinate model aeronautics present curricula basic objectives pro gram develop curriculum will 1 Maintain attention span 9 12 year olds 2 Accommodate levels apparent normal mechanical dexterity 3 system progression will take nine year old noiice bring him up level ma turity subject field 4 Keep loss materials factor down workable mini mum 5 Develop appreciation follow ing directions photographs included just tiny elimose going Kecently 1-eoruary Mn Ivir ISOOC[LS conducted workshop Southern Re gional Meeting California Association Independent Schools About 25 30 school administrators attended class en titled Flying High Model Aeronautics Other workshops such titles Teaching Art History Secondary Level Microcomputers Secondary School What does mean means model aeronautics subject belongs ED WHITTEN f 0 Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 can schools Write directly Ray Roberts wish learn about program address Berkely Hall School 1600 Mulholland Drive Los Angeles CA 90049 ONE ANSWER OF MANY March issue seven ques tions What wrong current style models contests events con tests themselves Grant Carson Newport RI comments Free Flight First states Grant events rules Juniors same others ac tually little need multitude events complex rules Juniors Con sider Coupe dHiver rules Some Juniors cant compute areas dont have scale weigh out 10 grams rubber couldnt get 70 gram model 10 grams rubber fly anyway Grant suggests drastic re duction number events complexity rules Juniors As ex ample asks us consider following Rubber Eventup three flights allowed Longest flight counts No restrictions weight areas minimum flight times other events same Power allowing engine run displacement Tow Line Glider allowing length tow line Flying Scale power judging Mooney rules smaller contests Mr Carson feels events could combined Ye editor also thinks unlimited number official flights warranted too Second Grant goes age difference within Junior ranks makes big difference ability compete nine year old simply cannot compete same basis 13 year old suggests handicapping based age ple 10 seconds added best flight year younger oldest Junior Again ye editor ll surprised what difference good tutoring makes regardless age Third Juniors thrive recognition getting model fly deserves recogni tion Junior gets model fly contest deserves some reward simple medal ribbon such recreation directors use Ye editor time EVERY entrant down very last tempt should get name listed official results thanks Grant lots good ideas ** ** BEGINNING AERO MODELERS AS SOCIATION needs both financial help assistance answering questions Now time join See again next month 90 Model Aviation FLIGHT
Edition: Model Aviation - 1982/05
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Edition: Model Aviation - 1982/05
Page Numbers: 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90
r Synopsis --1/30/82 Executive Council Meeting following summarizes actions winter AMA Executive Council meeting Dallas TX copy official minutes may obtained upon request AMA Headquarters available approximately May 15 minutes will become official after Council review next Council meeting April should noted unless indicated otherwise President either abstained voting voted yes unanimous situations some Council member votes shown particular item member present time voting Note also items necessarily chronological order acted upon following Council members present John Grigg President Jim McNeill Secretary/Treasurer John Worth Executive Director Ed Izzo District 1 Vice-President John Byrne VP-2 Dave Brown VP-3 Chuck Foreman VP-4 Bill Mathews VP-5 Jim Sears VP-6 Hardy Brodersen VP-7 Ted White VP-8 Travis McGinnis VP-9 Jim Scarborough VP-i 0 Ed McCollough VP-i 1 Also attending following Associate Vice-Presidents Don Krafft District 1 Ed Perez Larry Sartor District 8 Guests attending Bev Wisniewski Mr Mrs Jay Gerber Mr Mrs M Hester Lee Renaud Scott Kalmus Dick Sonheim Ed Turner Homer Smith 1 VP Replacement President noted Horrace Cain former Vice-President AMA District 6 resigned January 22 accordance Bylaws effect time Associate Vice-President Jim Sears Burgin KY automatically named District 6 VP based previous Executive Council decision 2 Bylaws President also noted Bylaws changes previously submitted AMA Leader members con sideration officially approved effec tive January 25 3 Runoff Election announced Jim McNeill won over Horrace Cain almost 2 1 margin therefore new Executive Vice-President chief financial officer AMA accordance Bylaws changes established new title place former Secretary/Treasurer position 4 November Minutes Following some dis cussion clarify previous meeting min utes effect deletion 40 lb model weight limit correct via modi fication AMA Safety Code meet ing minutes approved unanimously three abstentions Districts 5 6 8 5 Reports heard following Executive Vice- President financial Jim McNeill Contest Coordination J Byrne Nats Procedures C Foreman Scholarships H Brodersen Nats Executive Committee H Smith Frequency Committee J Worth Building Fund V Mankowski 6 Film Projects AMA film producer Jay Gerber reported 1981 film com pleted Control Line 1982 film Free Flight underway President Grigg noted need increase film produc tion portion budget unchanged $10000 since 1971 motion increase budget $1 5000 ap proved unanimously District 8 abstained President directed unused portion annual budget carried over year used same purpose also noted J Byrne Councils monitor film projects appointed Byrne Chairman Dave Brown Jim Sears a new committee make recommendations regarding future film projects also noted new film concern ing 1980 Indoor World Championships purchased copies now available through AMA film Library service 7 Nomination Procedures Following brief report C Foreman subject deferred Standing Rules position meeting agenda 8 HQ Review motion made have Council committee visit HQ twice 82 interview employees during day visit An amendment require com mittee work through appropriate manage ment levels defeated 5 5 for2 3 5 7 10 6 agaiiist1 4 6 9 11 3 abstained 8 ED EVP basic motion re jected 1 1 2 against except 4 Note Discussion indicated previous review HQ operations involved series documents known Filley reports culminated evaluation Council committee request Foreman have reports circulated current Council approved President withdrawn after meeting Foreman concurrence President continued page 80 AMA Scholarship Winners-- 1981 Scholarship Committee has nounced names 1981 winners AMA scholarships Fifteen names sub mitted consideration Committee selected six people receive awards follows Peter Bauer$1000 Mitchell Robbins$1000 Dale Doty$750 Cliff Telford $500 William Brown$500 Barry Zeigenfuse$500 Grand Total awards 1981 $4250 twice dollar amount awarded 1980 increase line desire Executive Council provide meaningful assistance young modelers start college careers days high costs caused inflation Members Scholarship Committee Bob Stalick Chairman Albany OR Cliff Telford Bethesda MD Bob Underwood St Louis Betty Stream Long Beach CA John Worth Fairfax VA Nominations Academy Scholarship open mem ber meeting requirements should submitted appropriate forms available Joyce Hager AMA Head quarters As point interest year would like state Cliff Telford dis qualified himself voting considering submission Cliff Telford Jr Scholarship Committee recommends names Executive Council final approval rests board Peter Bauer Norridge IL receives $1000 help him tuition Illinois Institute Technology Chicago IL Peter mechanical engineering student has involved model aviation since seven years old recent Nats competition 1981 took first place Sport Scale Senior first place Precision Scale Senior Pre viously Peter has won awards Nats 1980 1979 1978 1977 having entered very first Nats 1971 ripe old age eight member Aero Angels Flying Club Chicago voted out standing member group 1980 Peter attended Loyola Academy Wilmette IL 1977 1981 graduation ranked number three out class 450 having grade average 96 extra curricu lar activities found time manage School Band three years named National Honor Society placed 14th competition sponsored Chicago Amencontinued next page May 198275 AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Secretary-Treasurer Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL 815 Fifteenth Street NW AERONAUTICSJ Washington DC 20005 Mitchell Mitch Robbins member Skymasters RC Club Rochester Ml has enjoyed aviation forms long time has successful models fields Pattern Pylon Scale contests addition Mitch holds private pilots license plans complete strumentation course progress com mercial certificate within few years enrolled University Michigan Ann Arbor Ml aerospace engineering student hopes becoming professional pilot after graduation model photo above one-sixth scale repreduction fathers 1948 Ryan Navion entirely scratch built over period three years fully detailed panel lines rivets equipped flaps sequenced retracts Mitch drew own plans remarkable project Attending Athens High School Troy Ml 1976 1980 graduated top 6% class grade point average 38 Named National Honor Society also won Physics Department Achieve ment Award class 1980 Dale Doty receives $750 towards ex penses Parks College Cahokia IL As Aerospace Engineering student Dale looking skies future life very active modeler several years belonged Hawaii Radio Control Club entered contests won several trophies last three years has completed 10 RC models six scratch built has designed own planes high school Dale named National Honor Soci ety still found time part music sports scenes playing softball being member percussion group worked Love Youth Choir Kailua High School Dale placed 18th class 418 grade point average 367 hopes special interest computer programming will great help him aerospace field Clifford Telford pictured below en rolled Georgia Tech will study electrical engineering very active student Walt Whitman High School Bethesda MD Cliff Year Book Photographer 1979 through 1981 won top prize school getting highest score MAA National Math Test found time take flying instruction will soon have pri vate license worked National Park Service three years part Adven ture Theatre Group also worked parttime audio technician professional band summer 1981 worked RS Systems built radio controlled models sale US Army As mem ber Prince Georges County RC Club has worker contests flown Pylon racers amassed long list contest successes crowned being youngest flier top 20 1980 Nats young man drive ambition model flier years Cliff will well Georgia Tech Another $500 award winner William Brown Appleton WI enrolled Uni versity Wisconsin Madison will study engineering Graduated Kimberly High School 1981 named member National Honor Society William established final grade point average 40 cant much better that! Active church photographer own darkroom musician school pep jazz band member brass choir placed first statewide competition William still found time long Valley Aero Modelers has active flier has entered several contests liking Radro Control also extends boats cars love outdoors expresses itself hunting fish ing archery mutual enjoyment model aviation has enabled Bill below father spend much spare time together basement also club meetings contests just plain old fun fivine check $500 has sent Penn State Barry Zeigenf use above help him along road electrical engineer ing degree Barry graduated Exeter Township Senior High School 1980 357 grade point average high school active wrestling member varsity team received award American Biological Institute academ ic excellence received another award Whos Among American High School students academic achievement served prom committee still found continued page 78 76 Model Aviation can Uflemical Society won letter Mathe matics outstanding participation over period four years Match Contest Team also demonstrated love music being part Academy Jazz Band Wind Ensemble Marching Band Sym phonic Band between times Peter Intramural Sports Captain Prssidsnts Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger Drive Lockport NY 14094 ELECTIONS ARE OVER long last have completed elec tions officers 1982-83 whatever terms end Jim McNeill returned office Secretary Treasurer now known Executive VicePresident primary duties chief finan cial officer AMA Unless future genera tions see fit revert majority vote count system have also seen last runoff election since newly revised Bylaws provide election plurality vote means whoever gets votes voted candidates will declared winner UNHAPPY/HAPPY NOTE want world know am sad about resignation Horrace Cain VP District VI Although Horrace obnoxious points view some absolutely loaded ideas better ment Academy Horrace loss Executive Council will felt trust will continue proffering good ideas happy side now have earlier Executive Council action Jim Sears represent ing District VI VP Having now sat through very long Council meeting Jim can assure District VI members will con tinue well represented Jim Horrace BYLAWS REVISIONS have just completed rather massive Bylaws revision already looking possibility few changes Noth ing massive just completed signifi cant enough warrant detailed study consider healthy situation people can look objectively open-mindedly improving rules operate Such situation present Executive Council Leader Members voted Bylaws questions just completed BAMA concerted effort aimed beginner aeromodeling being spearheaded Junior Flight Editor Ed Whitten Read column issue have desire help see fine hobby continue grow have desire give others thrill pleasure have gained hobby join Eds efforts subscription newsletter promise support people have written subject Ed trying put together coordinated pack age However cant alone needs support morally financially physi cally Wont lend hand WHITE WINGS Pushing commercial product thing AMA President ought column however stumbled across kit 15 paper airplanes interest suf ficiently piqued look further What found outstanding 15 designs included simple looking box can termed cute kids toys until look further made realize capable minute flights Still nothing warrant including column picked up instruction booklet included kit OUTSTANDING starts simple introduction description required tools materi alsscissors cutter ruler tweezers glue simple description airplane parts Inter esting Pages 6 through 8 teach cut out parts glue together very detailed manner Page 9 starts discussion finishing touches such surface alignment forming airfoil balancing getting prepared TEST flights Test flight flight instruction detailed shown adjust best flight WHY launch glider what happens certain adjustments what to correct bad conditions Page 20 teaches basics about lift thermals best find Page 22 shows ways store transport glider foregoing will certainly help beginner arrive page 23 INTRODUCTION TO PAPER PLANE DE SIGNS Basic aerodynamics made easy No easyunderstandable Pages 23 through 35 carry sufficient technical design informa tion warrant cost kit throw away paper airplanes dont fun want help kids learn adults too get kits AMA may soon stocking use clubs demonstration teams exhibit schools 4-H groups Scouts cant wait drop line Two Worlds International 500 Laurelwood Road Suite 9Santa Clara CA 95050 ITS ELECTRIFYINGLY QUIET Noise has probably caused demise flying fields other reason other reasons put together Mufflers helping ongoing development will cer tainly improve situation time Soaring enthusiasts have generally avoided lostfield syndrome setting up winch lines high-starts nuisance Several years ago electric power came forth possible noise cure evolved power low batteries heavy short-lived overall results fit toy line performing model aircraft During intervening years electrics used cars boats demands forced giant strides evolution process Folks time try electric again briefly attended electric contest California January can say electrics Gear boxes folding props powerful motors engines lighter batter ies add up performance Did notice words impressed Hauling out cloudy crystal ball will predict massive growth electric power during next five years flourishing contests JANUARY82 EXECUTIVE COUNCIL Lots fine discussion many items several interesting actions taken meeting started 9 am didnt complete until 1215 am night another endurance session aimed better ment Academy support its membership Some highlights follow have supporting teams FAI World Championship meets years have never fully supported reigning World Champ unless again tried out team successful gaining place team NOW WE DO Official nomination procedures 1982 approved now allow maximum three persons ballot office course plurality vote will elect write-ins will permitted past established technical committee noise Ed Izzo District VP Chairman has $5000 budget select own members committee aspects modeling committee attempt founding standards criteria con sidering differing problems area modeling have opinions matter want volunteer service committee can lend technical expertise write Ed address officer columns Bylaws provide Executive Council can establish define pri mary rest groups purposes compe tition presently have CL FF RC Scale action Executive Council door created fifth primary group basis different Outdoor Free Flight course means fifth contest board will come existence ever allow time comments inter ested parties have placed moratorium implementation action until close Spring Executive Council meeting May 198277 5JCfinyrouaCjJ6fivgrogress Executive VpPS Report Jim McNeiII Executive Vice-Prbsident 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 thousands modelers took time trouble write name ballot last November election stayed loyal January runoff humble thanks can express gratitude best way might say single member will best serve term dedication thanks also newsletter editors put plug newsletters Fred Komlosy Miami Drew Allen California editors between sincere appreciation know REALLY runs AMA Its home office employees Executive Director Its elected Coun cil fine President Its YOU members have final say run joint dont believe Want some proof Members decide will represent also set policies Remember last month talking about Bill Sievert Secretary Santa Clara CA Pioneer RC Club problems AMA renewals Okay Bill started screaming about AMA vouchers pointed out mailed back members lieu checks over-payments no indication might exchanged check cash AMA So changed John Worth reviewed policy Texas Council meeting other day reengineered credit VOUCHERS members convenience Thanks Bill Sievert best suggestions far year 1982 now plainly states voucher can mail back check option Members run Academy have es sentially closed organization 82000 model airplane enthusiasts run Contest Directors dont forget write district VP andexpress views new theory being explored auto matically expire ALL CD licenses periodically require written test reinstate ment Im opposed itwhat think month have important guest editorial Dr TR Passen Jasonville IN partial Control Line Dear urn / got issue MA today ss what Yepl NO COMBAT pages RC 4 pages CL article CL Ripe whats worse Bipe England Whats wrong American Bipes H dont get enoogh staff CL pub lished now ONE page Combat other month well thats too bad uess its what can expect RC-A MA egual representation RC promotion. ne complains get same old tired story AMA whining about sending CL team Sweden some place H its money anyhow 500 Combat dues times $30 eguals $30000 should pay trip Poland What suggest Has absolute power corrupted hired help beloved AMA Washington CL Combat getting shaft know know i Id willing bet AMA knows it. Sincerely Dr Passen Thank guest editorial Doc tor Im going get flap somebody likes Combat business nerve might question good Doctors arithmetic Im cowardly wont Anyway THANKS opinion Dr Passen way member MACA national organization per forms unusually fine job representing Combat fliers country American Combat CL teams good world international competition Shown above Mr Ronnie Kolter Birmingham RC Association fine RC flying Scale Mustang performs very well Free Flighters Control Line fliers drop out modeling few years come back via Radio Control knowledge skills usually far sharper average newcomer Meet Joe Harden used fly both FF CL now two years has practiced RC flying shown Quick-Fly powered blue-head ST-60 Joe quickly built necessary wooden jigs saddles hold models top flier enjoys hobby See next month. Scholarships continued page 76 time handle part-time jobs ranged mushroom factory worker gas station attendant electrical draftsman Since ar riving Penn State Barry maintaining 357 average made Deans list first term active member stitute Electrical Electronic Engineers relaxation plays racquetball Colonial Hills Club also follows model aviation hobby long list contest wins going back several years Barry took second place 1980 Nats OHL Glider Senior An bigger achievement new record set AA Gas Senior Class Category Ill five straight maxes score total 600244 points ahead second place finisher Presently Barry working part-time Pollack Research Design Chief Electrical Draftsman 78 Model Aviation Action uecember 11 I-Al meeting raris snows AMA rresiaent lana us voting aele gate left listening AMAer Ron Chidgey standing Chairman International Aero batic Subcommittee makes point Chidgeys left shown Chris Olsen United Kingdom John Worth Secretary overall aeromodeling committee FAI record breaking total 82 aeromodeling representatives over world attended annual meeting Executive Directors View treE John Worth AMA Executive Director 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 An Annual Report 1981 biggest membership year ever total 82642 members com pared 76397 1980 trend has continued 1982 over 63000 al ready recorded end February number chartered clubs also creased 1981 1511 compared 1432 1980 number sanctions issued AMA Headquarters 1981 1653 compared 1687 1980 Among 1981 sanctioned events 801 Class meets 44 Class B 375 AA 53 AAA two AAAA Free Flight Control Line also 25 Record Trials 36 FAI Team Selection Meets 24 Soaring Sanctions Among meets 30 Indoor 154 Control Line 201 Free Flight 873 Radio Control Twenty-four team members selected 1981 World Championships 1982 plus team managers three Speed three Aero batics six Team Race three Combat team members selected Control Line event Sweden plus three Indoor team members event Romania plus three Precision Scale three Sport Scale RC event Reno NV plus three Precision Scale team members Control Line event Russia 1981 World Championships USA RC Aerobatics team took first place Mexi co RC Soaring USA team won second AMAer Dwight Holley became World Champion Also 1981 Free Flight teams Nordic Glider Wakefield Rubber FAI Power competed Spain 1981 RC Soaring World Championships held Sacramento CA first time event held USA event hosted 12 countries 34 competitors 1981 Nationals held first time Seguin TX Despite excellent site relatively low entry less 1000 contestants still enough largest model meet world 1981 first year Indoor portion Nats held elsewhere West Baden IN successful well attend ed event AMA Contest Boards extremely busy 1981 voting 207 proposals rule changes six general 59 RC 75 Scale 38 CL 29 FF approving 139 Initial vote three General 48 RC 26 CL 41 Scale 21 FF also 129 established 1981 30 Free Flight 32 Indoor 61 RC Soaring 6 Control Line Eighteen World Record sanctions issued US modelers 1981 AMA HQ processed paperwork required contest board proposals national world records Definite progress made AMA RC Frequency Committee 1981 follow up action 1978 petition submitted FCC Committee members met FCC officials 1981 submitted supplementary data received positive indica tions 50 new RC frequencies may granted 1982 AMA Headquarters film library extremely busy 597 films circulated clubs others during 1981 new film produced added library Plane Place Perfect Day special film help obtain flying sites AMA participated HQ representation six major model industry trade shows 1981 IMS CA WRAMS NY Toledo OH Dallas TX MACS CA Chicago Expo IL also annual Hobby dustry Association HIA trade show Dallas TX addition AMA participated several non-modeling shows PR purposes Na tional Congress Aerospace Education San Antonio TX American Society Aerospace Education Seattle WA National Recreation Parks Association Minneapo lis MN Experimental Aircraft Association Fly-In Oshkosh WI 27 AMA Air Show Teams 1981 teams put 300 flying and/or mall shows 1981 AMA Executive Council met four times 1981Atlanta GA January Arlington VA April San Antonio TX August Arlington VA November 1981 first year some new officers Executive Council position President John GriggLockport NY former ly VP Council VP District II John ByrneBayside NY served Council previously VP VIII Ted White Bedford TX As AMA Executive Director acting further interests AMA other orga nizations served 1981 official board member pay following National Aeronautic Association Federation Aeronautique Internationale American Socie ty Aerospace Education National Association Rocketry behalf AMA participated aviation aeromodel ing events traveling total 106 days ever 20 years AMA service Meanwhile new Assistant Executive Direc tor Vince Mankowski available oversee HQ office road major undertaking Academy 1981 raise funds AMA Headquarters building built 1982 land pur chased December 10 1 980 Pins patches plaques promotional stickers pro duced advertise building fund Industry support very good end Decem ber building fund collected over $50000 donations pledges antici pated will new quarters end 82 AMA DC Frequency Committee Test Team Gets Together Walt Good W3NPS Dick Jansson WD4FAB compare notes flight test equipment used evaluating AMA 900 MHz RC trials Walt will using ASW1 7 Sailplane model Dick will using RC design called Royal Rudderbug Both models will initially use 53 MHz control 900 MHz gear carried passenger evaluate characteristics Flying Sites It always interesting read comments people have done thing would like kind like refer ring road map check out route want follow least know what final destination going Well would like share some observations made variety AMA chartered clubs Billings MT think educa tional program may prove biggest thing can younger modelers also use opportunity discuss model ing civic officials speak before groups spread hobby/modeling information through press TV radio Nashville TN keep local interest alive keep club growing active emphasize benefits modeling offers youth tell world what doing Lexington KY use DMI ap proachdemonstrated modeling interest results have large club membership willingness work cause ade quate publicity big factor getting flying sites AMA insurance Detroit Ml Control Line site result determination work patiently city fathers appreciate respect group drive purpose ideas - long dont force ideas May 198279 Effective communication twoway street AMAs non-paid volun teer officers doing utmost make AMA kind organiza tion members wish thoughts contained pages month yours arent apt known unless writeto AMA vice-president district representative associate vice-president area Complete communications linkwrite too often also participate programs Recreation Department promote model building young people Phoenix AZ City sponsored series Get Know City ap peared before pose question can kids fly model airplanes Persistence got Recreation Department involved advisory group formed group worked out sites could used hours could used engine size recommendations new site approved letter sent neighbors giving details hobby defined program listed names Advisory Committee invited come watch flying activities Tulsa OK kept losing fields development decided locate piece property could rent lucky enough find 80 acre field farmer would rent crop price problem finance improvements wanted Control Line circles takeoff strips used what treasury money andthen ran contests raise rest could improve site stages owe lot equipment manufacturers donate prizes concession people give us per centage hard work mem bers New Orleans LA owe site careful campaign hours personal contact work hours letter writing could get anywhere Parks Board worked mayor prominent citizens board commissioners AMA site insurance key item acceptance project club furnished site materials Parks Board agreed perform labor backing promi nent businessmen mayor site became reality have training program new fliers invite spectators participate Manitowoc WI owe site cooperation City Recreation Depart ment Jaycees Optimist Club support got groups presented case simply great explained needs careful pressure anyone permanent location has strengthened club people have worked fly ing site committees found flying site above comments must have ring truth clubs looking field can say situation individual approach can best determined local club No magic answers just concentration analysis determination point want make state ments listed above current news fact recent news Actually date back 1962-63but com ments applicable today AMA library wedug up series articles appeared American Modeler topic what clubs doing get keep flying sites early 1960s felt relative newcomers hobby/sport might enjoy learning some things have remained constant AMA stands ready assist manner materials will help pre pare good presentation site authori ty Let us know problem give us chance work along Thanks Geoff Styles No Competition Newsletter An unprecedented situation has resulted Competition Newsletter being mailed separately month Extra pages CN due inclusion complete Con test Calendar ever plus advertising pages magazine ever before caused emergency situation printer could accommodate extra pages split mailing decided upon rather deleting pages information articles same situation may also prevail next month meantime another printer being sought greater capacity Synopsis continued page 75 9 World Champion Support Grigg re quested financial support AMA 1980 CL Precision Aerobatics world champion same extent AMA team members 1982 world championships Sweden unani mously approved except financial aid champion attend usual team prac tice session excluded because would team member 10 Barrera Museum Worth reported Russ Barrera museum collection successfully packed stored during January eventual delivery new HQ building 1983 within budget previously ap proved President noted need museum committee directed subject museum acquisition policy curators duties placed Spring Coun cil meeting agenda 11 Magazine Subscriptions Pros cons discussed concerning possibility 12 months magazine service members vs current policy subscription expiration end membership term No action taken following general agreement magazine benefit membership rather subscription reduced rates available partial year member ship provided member renews end first year 12 Surplus Trophies agreed list should sent HQ VPs AVPs February concerning availability excess Nats trophies AVPs work through VPs concerning desired district 13 Nats RadiaL Foreman requested guid ance concerning whether retain sell old model walkie-talkies used Nats operations Based Council agreement policy keep Nats intact location whenever possible also used US hosted world championships President directed HQ keep radios budget maintenance pro portion relative use Nats WC events 14 Special Member Problems Following discussion previous Council action agreed basic decision concerning membership renewal would continued Concerning another problem involving con fusion over late year membership rates agreed member concerned would accepted previous rate 15 CD Term Limitation Other noting some people feel Contest Directorrating retention should based continuing active service no action taken 16 HO PR Proposal Following discussion Executive Directors report Presi dent directed implementation proceed budget organizational structure sent Council least two weeks advance next Council meeting 17 HO FCC Coordinator Discussion noted various suggestions addition staff member coordinate RC frequency matters no specific action taken President requested however current head new RC manufacturers associa tion copied except committee communications designated chairman AMA Frequency Committee 18 Safety Committee review status committee showed since intended chairman declined accept appointment no replacement offered President asked recom mendations new chairman made time next Council meeting including inputs rest committee 19 Film/Equipment List As requested last Council meeting Worth presented list motion picture film equipment owned AMA custody AMAs film producer Copies distributed Council members 20 VP Films President directed future copies AMA films provided VPs upon Council action should include appropriate addition film library budget cover cost such extra copies However VPs given priority borrowing copies HQ film library necessary no rental charge 21 Fund Raising Policies Procedures Executive VP McNeill asked re port next Council meeting concerning future projects also concerning HQ interest bearing investments 22 Special Dues Rates Following discus sion problems concerning handi capped disabled fixed incomes no action taken because difficulty defining administering categories previous committee consideration special memberships no recommendations noted member Cain no longer Council Grigg appoint ed Sears 6 Mathews 5 continue committee effort 23 Special Interest Groups Noting committee lost member Smith since election Grigg appointed McCollough 11 place Brown 3 reported committee questionnaire should used annual submission special interest groups order continue recog nition AMA also advised group qualified under previous criteria need make in-person presentation obtain recognition group rejected committee could appeal Council Also in-person presenta tion opportunity should provided group prior discontinuance recognition also noted review committee should composed Council members officers group being consid ered Brown noted would present specific proposal approval spring Council meeting Further discussion concerning rights privileges special interest gorups de ferred until next meeting 24 Industry Presentation Lee Renaud invited President address Council concerning RC industry views AMA activities advised RC equip 80 Model Aviation ment manufacturers association formed would operate within HIA organizational structure noted new group enjoyed very successful meeting three weeks earlier California AMA Frequency Committee members AMA Executive Director repre sented meeting industry partici pants supported AMAs proposal FCC RC frequencies applauded Frequency Committees effort Renaud also asked AMA help policing use new frequencies recommended addition HQ staff technically competent person coordinate efforts involving new frequency matters also noted individual opinion AMA should have discount adver tising its magazine although acknowl edged modelers apparently agree 25 FAI Delegate Grigg described need permanent US voting delegate international aeromodeling committee ClAM term least three years pref erably five regardless changes pres idency Discussion indicated need Bylaws change transfer authority appointment President Coun cil motion effect approved 10 2 favor except District 10 VP Executive VP Meanwhile Grigg noted George Buso NY would delegate during presidency 26 RC Contest Boards After noting Bylaws change would necessary permit establishment separate contest boards RC Aerobatics Pylon Soaring etc motion recommend Bylaws Com mittee draft such change did pass 5 for2 3 10 ii EVP 5 againsti 5 9 ED PR 3 abstained4 6 7 Note- order make change would have neces sary define RC activity primary category modeling 27 Indoor Contest Board After discus sion indicated Indoor should recognized primary category its own contest board motion accomplish within 60 days approved unanimously 28 Legal Assistance proposal AMAs legal counsel develop litigation package approximately $4000 means RC clubs counter deliberate interference efforts approved President after noting cost would come AMA Frequency Committees already approved budget com mittee chairman recommended ex penditure 29 FCC Licenses No action taken following discussion concerning whether AMA should accept responsibility issu ance RC licenses given authority FCC noted HQ could necessary 30 Recording Equipment possibility Council members being provided re cording dictating equipment interaction HQ discussed no action taken 31 Associate Members new type membership proposed discussion consideration deferred until next meeting 32 SAM Championships designation AAAA 1982 annual meet Society Antique Modelers approved unanimously 33 Sargent Petitions Grigg appointed committee Brown chairman Izzo Broder sen make specific recommendations next Council meeting regarding several peti tions previously submitted Bob Sargent District 3 34 Standing Rules Nominating Pro cedures portion supplement laws revised several detail changes approved 10 1 favor except District 7 against Districts 1 6 abstained Note revised procedures will apply 1982 election will pub lished elsewhere next months issue AMA News 35 Nats Briefing Homer Smith Chair man Nats Executive Committee advised Council final decisions concerning 82 Nats event locations would made next day options severely limited asked understanding appre ciation supportive acceptance whatever decisions resulted 36 FF Site Selection Following extensive discussion explanations difficulties involved finals site selection FF team programs Grigg requested Foreman 4 provide written report subject Presidential consideration next pro gram 37 Muffler/Noise Levels Discussion indi cated general agreement AMA should doing something specific minimize effects noise problems flying sites motion establish technical committee noise $5000 budget Ed Izzo recruit committee members defer tasks approved 9 4 fori 2 3 7 9 10 ii ED EVP against4 5 6 8 38 Dues Moratorium motion re quire new Open member beginning 1983 pay registration fee $10 addiiton normal dues means avoid dues increases existing members failed vote 2 10 for2 ii against 13567 89 10 ED EVPabstianed4 39 Alcohol Ban motion disqualify anyone sanctioned competition ex hibition has alcoiholic beverages nar cotic agents flight line pit areas further possibility membership expul sion initially approved 7 6 fori 2 4 6 7 ii PR against3 58 10 ED EVP abstained9 Following further discussion concerning problems enforcement motion reconsider matter approved unanimously revote original motion failed 2 10 for2 11 against others except 6 abstained Therefore original action cancelled 40 McEntee Fund approved un animously amount has held escrow AMA years Howard McEntee Memorial Fund trans ferred Building Fund suitable plaque displayed new AMA HQ subject accpetance fund trustees W Good B Smith j Worth 41 FAI Nats directed Nats Executive Committee events included Nats after 1982 normally held world championships events Committee study subject make recommendations Council 42 Presidential Functions Discussion pro duced suggestion President ac cepted monitor HQ response directives Council insure such items carried out 43 Credit Vouchers Following discussion concerning nature extent l-IQ use credit vouchers agreed except less full year memberships vouchers should have statement indicating voucher may exchanged check also vouchers would colored paper make prominent less easily lost forgotten about 44 Beginners Group noted BAMA Beginning Aero Modelers Associa tion announced Ed Whitten Junior Flight column Model Aviation magazine individual effort part rather official AMA activity Council agreed unanimously effort should given Council vote confidence Whitten should asked keep Council informed advance BAMA plans progress 45 Dealer Licenses After discussion dicated agreement desirable have arrangement whereby hobby shops could sell AMA licenses President di rected HQ prepare proposal next meeting details such arrangement 46 Business Advisors Committee Worth reported four five committee candi dates selected still looking someone accountant back ground Committee choices currently include attorney small business manager large business executive financial manager 47 Awards Fellowship Superior Service Award approved announcements made after presen tations made 48 Next Meeting two day meeting approved Toledo April 1 2 Note following meeting mail revote change location dates Washing ton DC May 1 2 change approved tonnecticut 0 Maine S Massachusetts 0 New Hampshire Rhode Island ont DISTRICT REPORT Ed Izzo District Vice-President 483 Fiske St Holliston MA 01746 Amciate Vic-Pusidnts Robert C Brodeur 405 Main Street NashuaNH 03060 Don Krafft P0 Box 152873 Herituqe Ln. DssburyMA02332 Al Novotnik4 Beverly P1 Norwalk CT 06850 Don Raab 113 Pairview Ave Rutland VT 05701 would like give observations first Council meeting attended Dallas May 198281 FLYING NEAR AIRPORTS BE CAREFUL Free Flight Radio Control flying near airports situation might involve possibility models being vicinity full-scale aircraft operations must avoidedor conducted eliminate dangerous situations Models should flown proximity fuji-scale aircraft unless flier has someone else him sole purpose watching full-scale aircraft supervising flying prevent accident possibilities meeting conjunction Hobby Industry Association meeting will read details Council meeting another area magazine first im pression AMA good hands light things have hearing about over past couple years can con scientiously say Council made up representatives have earnest inter est Academy members heart enough probing questioning Council members insure right action taken programs Academy matters no way mean rubber stamp Coun cil Its conducted businesslike manner attempt achieve maximum accom plishments under one-day time period Although lot material discussed feel highlights action taken follows 1 Reorganizing Flying Site Aid Directors function incorporate public relations responsibility therefore giving proper help emphasis modeling clubs will given proper direction public relations acquiring keeping fly ing sites 2 The appropriation funds legal department will supply plan action docu mentation flying clubs encounter de liberate frequency interference outside sources 3 The awarding AAAA status SAM Championships held July 3rd 4th 5th District relationship discussion George Armstead turn invited attned Cham pionships awards dinner 4 The Council established Technical Noise Committee am pleased have chosen Chairman am putting together plans proposals soliciting aid endeavor am open suggestions help source along lines Appointments have reappointed George Higgins Control Line Contest Board mem ber District Club Activities contacted Ara Dedekian Wing Busters Model Club attend meeting CLAN Control Line Association New England held Manny Pimentals house George McGinnis member group stated Control Line alive active New England after sitting through meeting reviewing activity schedule year can verify fact club has scheduled Club 15 Goodyear April 4th air racing event April 18th held Whitman/ Hanson Regional High School would rec ommend Control Liners District attempt attend latter event Upcoming Events Cliff Piper informed Kennebec Valley Model Aviators will holding club rally Knights Co lumbus Hall Route 201 Augusta ME Sunday March 7th 9 am 4 pm Although column will appear too late reading attend would like comment have full day activi ties scheduled speakers John Grigg President AMA yours truly Clubs vicinity will exhibiting expect good meeting whereby activities displays will make very interesting day modelers informed Mike Hoeffler Central Massachusetts RC Modelers March 26th 27th will conduct exhibit Auburn Mall Auburn MA would like include column activities being conducted clubs necessary receive information well advance will released time cover activity As may know information column required approximately five weeks before publication also informed Fred Zealor Presi dent Cape Ann Model Club will having first dinnei- dance March 27th Kings Grant Inn Beverly MA addition have scheduled mall show North Shore Shopping Center Peabody MA April 22nd 24th Hamilton Tony Bole invited speaker South County Flying Circus meeting held March 15th Chariton MA Hope see modelers area meeting last itemin first column men tioned would like see brochure published insurance benefits Lo hold discovered Academy does have sample brochure entitled Facts About AMAs Insurance would suggest clubs obtain some distribute membership ** ** ** ** * * * ***** *** ** *** * DONT FLY CL MODELS NEAR POWER LINES New Jersey 0 New York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II JicePresident 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 Aaindeteradeea Pete 6anchni 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10706 Frank Oreech 9 Willow Ave. Piscataway NJ 08354 Honk Uk. 40 Cory Dr. Toms River NJ 06753 Adam Sattlee 50 Randi Rd. No A- Schenectady NY 12309 Waft Throne208 Windemere Rd Syrscrjse NY 13219 Second District Thoughts favorite district has another first its credit largest AMA chartered club membership-wise InterState Model Flying Club Bear Mountain NY less six months old al ready has 406 members going strong progress report having explained phenomenon earlier edition column Another major achievement report proudly fact District II has reached second place amount cash contri butions AMA Building Fund Keep up good work District Twoers Much credit due dedicated AVPs unre mitting promotional efforts George Buso Anyone has ever Rhinebeck NY WW Classic contests Mid-Hudson RC Club will recall beaming countenance combined ready friendly outstretched wel coming hand George Buso Hyde Park NY Back 1975 during first term VP appointed George member National RC Contest Board District II responsible post served distinction until chose step down put give someone else opportunity serve Now George Buso has ap pointed official voting delegate AMA FAI-CIAM convenes Europe cannot think better choice Con gratulations George BAMA This abbreviation Beginning Aero Modelers Association idea Ed Whitten outstanding District II AMA member noted Indoor flier Ed also conducts Junior Flight de partment magazine wherein will elaborate project Hence shall leave him merely record appreciation Ed has done continues youthful model ers seem eternally proud District II its super modelers Well AM hasten add however youth model ing has also well served Charles Hampson Grant District Frank Zaic District X formerly however District II Indoor Contest Board Having received considerable mail subject successful ly moved Executive Council Jan uary 30th Dallas TX meeting adopt resolution establishing first time separate distinct Contest Board deal exclusively Indoor competition sin cerely hope trust development will serve dissipate entirely dispel much discontent has manifest past shall identify Dis trict II board member next report Dues Increases Like death taxes probable some dues increases will always us am opposed principle plan scheduled period ic cycle dues upping last increase large measure necessitated need showing true AMA solvency favor acceptable credit rating vital financing Building Program re lating new home Reston VA move mandated skyrocketing rents have plaguing us Washington DC long run AMA membership will benefit financially two major respects 1 an escape increasingly heavy rental burden requiring frequent dues increases 2 investment highly valuable piece real estate substantial growth area Sixth CNYMAA Symposium Central New York Model Aircraft Association has done again Its symposium February 6th could desired year seminars recorded video tape task force local university cluding District II membership meeting chaired meeting shared TV lenses AMA Prexy John Grigg District VP Ed Izzo local AVP Walt Throne Fran Worth President CNYMAA intro duced us assemblage questions posed AMA members attendance hope answered satisfactorily answered panel ARCS banquet followed semi nars usual enjoyable experi ence featured special awards Much credit its success due AVP Walt Throne club President Larry Apps Dave Mathewson always George Marsh Fran Worth directed symposium year deserves particular congratulations tough job well done What Price Safety quote Item 2 list proposed field rules appearing February 1982 issue ERMAC Plane Crazy 82 Model Aviation News newsletter Edison Recrea tion Model Airplane Club Edison NJ follows 2 Positively no alcoholic beverages allowed also received letter president New York club complained personally behalf fellow club member regarding cover photo November 1 981 issue Model via tion taken Seguin TX Nats Scale event individual flight line shown holding what described can well-known brand beer get copy take look complaint registered critical PR stand point rather calling attention undesirability allowing possession beer other alcoholic beverages flight line AMA sanctioned contest Nats no less I-low feel about complaint basis Please drop line let us know As judged Pattern very Nats temperatures high 11 8 degrees can tell can cold beer would have sure tasted mighty good survived ice water soda however strict observance USPJA unwritten code judicial behavior establish purity rather preserve integrity face low scores time time obliged bestow Foggy Lens Department May 17 1981 Jersey Coast Sport Fliers held contest Thompson Park Jamesburg NJ shot made Bud Roane Mel Therien occunving udges chairs camera caught Dick Smith Rochester NY STARS Spangled Rally Olean NY July 25 1981 Dick District II Contest Coordinator RC Glider Pylon Racing lens caught Joseph Micalizzi AVP District V resident Fajardo PR visited Romano Garabello Memorial Meet PARCS Floyd Bennett Field NY GEAR UP AND LOCKED Ohio oyluania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Ausociat Vica-Preaidanta Joe Ciben 36980 Valley Forge Dr Solon OH 44139 Francis Fluliarty 504 211 St Vienna WV 26101 Corky Heitman SR 108 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St. Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Shalkey 217 Euclid Aw. Scottdale PA 15683 WANTED violin case condition presence instrument immaterial may need carry equipment next Council meeting last Council meeting beaut holes shot ideas came away feeling like pin cushion knew going days proposed separating RC contest boards Aerobatic Racing Soaring contest boards shot down due its being contrary Bylaws yet very next subject separate Indoor portion FF its own contest board passed unanimously could have made motion sun rise east next day would have defeated prob ably just well Council members unable fly home next day due bad weather Late Council meeting quietly licking wounds John Byrne Dis trict II VP got up made motion prohibit alcoholic beverages AMA sanc tioned contests first thought kiddingjust trying get final jab before adjourning realized serious nearly fell out chair amazement turned shock few minutes later vote taken passed vote ensuing discussion enforce legal ramifications defining flight line flight line FF contest What about Indoor meet etc comical best did result reconsideration matter vote defeated motion 10 2 hard time voting lo cation site next Council meeting ended up scheduled tor Toledo OH April 1 2 tow up air proposed changing Washington DC May 1 2 due problems midweek meeting Council members general confusion meet ing major trade show Once meeting adjourned few us decided stop bar drink before retiring arrival found bar closing perfect way end type day retrospect after reviewing notes plane way home since home find fact accomplished goals meeting least able lay groundwork few pet projects such making training films help newer members learn build fly etc firm belief such films will cornerstone around future growth modeling will built hate use reference ad mission running late again month does time go think last issue April 82 Model Aviation con tained some very interesting articles relative youth beginner programs particular article John Worths column page 77 column Travis McGinnis page 84 article entitled Flew Flew Soapbox section page 93 very interesting referred RC flight Juniors contrast letters iiJunior Flight column page 86 severe conflict thinking arises iiJunior Flight considers CL and FF starting point feel strongly attract Juniors model aviation must start focus much attention RC CL FF successful Sure expensive complicated difficult demanding todayis kids being brought up world computers color TV video recorders video games thrilled mystique flight amazement elec tricity marvel radio growing up operating equipment adults saw science fiction Buck Rogers kids must aim programs todays kids successful attracting todays kids model aviation programs successful kids working say should decrease way efforts areas obviously need programs among financially able handle RC inter est strictly areas believe larger group kids out would much quickly attracted model aviation through RC have financial capability start level After have priced Atari lately Carl Wheeley just called wondering column Id better get off horn mail thank goodness express mail Ill probably get lot flack about col umn thats way month has gone See ya Toledo May 198283 Personal Note John Franke Euuor Limerick Lines active member 1000 Islands RC Modelers has retired moving North Carolina District IIs LOSS District IVs GAIN best John Delaware District Columbia land h Carolina Virginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Aeaoaat Vie-Pegidansa Wayne Abernathy 9205 Carenclon 2 Upper Marlboro MO 20871 Bob Chausipine 206 Tipton Fld Newport News VA 23606 Howmd Crispin 611 Beechwood Charlottesville VA 22901 V Bill Helms 2000 Tyvola Road Charlotte NC 28210 Scorty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809 John Preston 7012 Elvira Court Falls Church VA 22042 Charles Spear 910 Holly Lane Mockuvilln NC 27028 last Executive Council meeting decided start Indoor Contest Board would like District IV Indoor fliers send names choices Dis trict IV Indoor Contest Board representative individual will represent District IVs Indoor flying interests desires will representative AMA district appointed group will named chairman think very good idea need recommendations soon possible / Editor Word has received President John Grigg has placed moratorium implementa tion Indoor Contest Board until after next Executive Council meeting last Council meeting asked Coun cil help promoting east coast site FAI Free Flight Team Selection finals As Free Flighters know team finals have held either out west California last three four times has caused lot east coast partici pants drop out program simply cause couldnt afford travel way California Well make long story short AMA Council did seem too interested except Hardy Brodersen Hardy has discussed problem FAI Site Selection Com mittee have said east coast can come up decent site 1984 will give serious consideration east coast FAI Team Selection finals Now its up start looking good site know will hard find good Taft doesnt have perfect does have reasonably decent have asked Bob Sifleet Joe Boyle push program find good site 1984 will can help Anyone else wants help please contact Bob Siflect Joe Boyle have two years get act together can try Also case dont know funds avail able help travel costs anyone qualified go team finals information funds contact Micheline Madison AMA Headquarters Also FAI participants District II Ill V would like join District IV help project 1984 east coast Team Selection finals please drop line Now time get nominations choice Vice-President Dis trict IV term 1983-85 Due new Bylaws change Vice-Presidents term will now run three years instead two nominations must hands AMA Headquarters no later middle July 1982 time clear whether will vote AMA President 1982 Council will extend current Presi dents term year get new three year program cycle started current President extended year will vote office 1983 present-time Executive Council voting implement program results may issue Model viation Whats Happening District IV Winston-Salem RC Club WSRC has nated $300 AMA Building Fund approximately 10% income clubs regular meetings decided club vote show support new AMA Headquarters Thanks WSRC largest donation club District IV far Radio Control League North Carolina clubs North Carolina should contact RCNC having membership drive also giving prizes club signs up new members RCNC First prize Kraft radio second prizeFalcon 56 third prizeelectric starter Greensboro Radio Aeromodelers May 23 Giant Scale Contest Grams trying raise money rebuild flyingsite date have raised $1375 still need about $1000 club members urged help First State RC Club thought might like know First State RC Club gets better participation club activities Point System point system has established executive committee encourage members participate club activities end year awards will given will include free 1983 club membership high point winner Points awarded follows Field maintenance chairman20 membersiS 5 per cutting Chairman executive committeeiS membersi 0 Annual fun fly chairmaniS CDiS committee membersi 0 Team chal lenge chairmaniS participantsS Special events chairmaniS participantsi 0 Other committee chairmeniC membersS structorsS per student i per session Fun fly participantsS per monthly event News letter editor publisherlO Attend ancei per meeting Tidewater Model Soaring Society Big event combining FF RC CL coming May TMSS will joining Brainbusters Free Flight Norfolk Aeromodelers Con trol Line Clubs what looks like really major contest will held i 5th i6th May Petersburg Municipal Airport Control Line portion will AAA contest spread over both days FF RC Soaring events will Sunday 16th Soaring will Unlimited Two-meter Scale class Sailplanes Western NC Radio Control Society wish extend congratulations Carter Pounder nomination RCNC modelers Hall Fame Steve Davis recipient annual Walter Speliman Sportsmanship Award Chesapeake Bay RC Club Red Brick Day April 3rd CBRC will sponsor great Red Brick Fly-In Ardens Field Starting time will 12 noon Rain date Sunday April 4th Northern Virginia RC Club January 17th coldest day 45 years didnt stop 10 members NVRC parti cipating clubs annual Sno-Fli contest Bob Chatman CD club meeting week prior event promised members would snow before day contest Snow did dont think Bob requested iO0F temperature recorded dawn noon sun brought air up i 00F toler able happen masochist See photo above case wondering engines difficult start such cold weather swer prime lighterfiuld Hang theregood flying weather coming4~ Alabama Florida tgia issippi to Bitt V Suulh tarelina essee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 35209 12051 879-5500 Aoaat VcPnadsss John Gorday 115 Bayberry Lane Jackson MS 29212 Richurd Jackson 108 Thornle Charleston Heights SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 922 Bunyan Deiray Beach FL 23444 Pillip McDowell 5621 Rolling Fork Dr. Nashville TN 37205 Joseph Micalizzi SR 0086B Boo 1532 Fuiardo PR 0064 Cd Moorman 70 Fifth St. Shalimur FL 32579 Hurry Sherom P0 Boa 4506 Birmioghom AL 35206 Tom Thacker 2390 Lawre,cevle Hwy L Decatur GA 20002 feature article Chattanooga NewsFree Press referred Radio Controlled model airplanes chance escape world flight article also quoted Earl Davis saying engineering career came out 84 Model Aviation nown anove wgtn some ot mneir mouwo 0 I us saus Un true members Northern Virginia RC Club Less ragni Bob Scott Tommy ocorn DOD Chatman Bill Cann Larry Parfitt NVRC President Bob Burnett Phil Coopy Bernie Steucker John Hunton Photo John Preston love model planes educa tional value building flying models can sometimes hard separate recre ational value Learning through modeling much fun educational aspect too often overlooked Frankly think need put some emphasis educa tional aspects modelingbut certainly exclusion its value chance escape world flight Tim McDow John Burgan Pal ri Beach Aeronauts got round applause club auction computerized rec ord auction transactions total amount transactions $2248 No wonder needed computer reason auction successful club got early start notifying nearby clubs Florida State Soaring Champion other 15 year old Chris Ruth Chris flies fathers design Prophet classes walks away trophies Now some pictures Tangerine Soar ing Championships Dan Langoasters Modified Franklin has 1O6 wingspan Model flying Puerto Rico must year round pleasure plan trip island plan take extra day two get clubs Better yet take family Puerto Rico Mini-Nats Building Delta Dart top right hood car Delis Miguel Amoralis Hildelisa Miguel Caro Miguel age 12 took first place Novice field 11 As contrast modeling Puerto Rico note sentence Pushrod Reel foot Aero Modelers Union City TN anyone interested ski-planes float-planes Radio Controlled ducks should happy weather time read however spring should have arrived Union City Illinois ana ucky 4 VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Aesociats vies-Presidents Loren HoIm 643 Hill 8rook Quincy iL 62301 William Kern taOs 12th St. Bedford IN 47421 Glenn Lee 819 Mandrake Batavia IL 60510 Bruce Maloney 1916 Keenland Pkwy Owenuboro KY 42301 Raymond Meyers P0 Box 243 Smithville MO 64089 Helen Olsen 820 Old Bonhomme Univertity City MO 63132 Bill Zimmer Box 72 Verna IL 61375 guess can see now pic ture top column has changed have AVP three years Ken tucky area Horrace felt time took over Vice-President District VI Well am writing first column Let say couple things about self since District VI dont know am RC Sport flier interests lie mainly Scale dont compete very often get friendly local contest once have enjoyed categories model aviation have chosen RC because felt could give rest areas justice due limitations time money still like watch dont recognize RC way go model aviation Thats enough about Lets get something interesting AVP made point correspond Kentucky clubs regular basis chose clubs state could within range wanted make visits also made possible allow set group clubs represent better clubs Because seemed work well Kentucky am making point setting up set clubs AVP district jobs will correspond clubs areas assigned hope will give clubs insight what going district course can happen AVPs jobs club getting correspond ence se let know After represent district Feel free correspond AVPs have questions concerns just news After know what going district would like hear people District VI am fairly new job really dont have good feel what goes district outside Kentucky Send newsletters enjoy reading Central Florida Miniature Aircraft So ciety reflection upswing Rubber Scale models Dean McGinnes driving Fnr-o holind rho Huh believe AMA can better job write let know ideas can get quite bit info have getting few new ones really thank clubs including mailing lists dont belong clubs just want write please Its hard write everyone district write return letter promptly can Enough politics such Lets take look some pictures have received since took office first picture above Bud Bodzioch taken Mississippi Valley Combat Cham pionships last year Bud says telling cameraman sucker other guy May 198285 Tilbuoy Flash trom Dean MeGinnes Nice Rubber Scale Scab vvinnurs irum L U n vave IIes lLnUl Stan Pfost 1st Dan Lanacaster 3rd tallest shortest Diaz wife Madeleine daughters Madeleine Geraldine beautiful P47 hitting ground think hes guy wouldnt want get CL Combat circle Bud District Vis Contest Co ordinator CL Picture two preceding page taken annual Frozen Finger Flying Festival put Chicago Aero Angels January 4 1982 looks snow ground Id bet froze fingers contest Pictured Horrace Cain Bob Oge Bobs son Jeff Combat boys tough third picture right taken same contest Chicago Its Dr Terry Passen holding 550-sq-in Shadow Combat ship didnt realize CL Combat fliers flew monsters too Dr Passen has written several letters since taking office avid supporter Combat district got picture him felt would nice gesture include column Besides hes holding neat plane gratitude goes Bud Bodzioch above pictures months column Id like see the rest future After column want make sure its full good stuff Pictures better politics time Well could ramble guess should stop until next month Its time head shop build new spring As Bud Bodzioch says THE SKY IS OURS Iowa C Michigan esota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen 0 nict VII Vice -Pry dent P II too 1104 Birmingham M 48t 12 Asaiseant Vice-President Tony Italiano 1655 Revere Dr Brookf mId WI 53006 Associate Vice-Presidents James Clark 4444 Woodview Dr NE Cedar Rapids IA 52401 joni E Lorbiecki 5847 N 67th St Milwaukee WI 53218 Robert 0 Lundberg 4928 Tioga Sn Duluth MN 55804 William Roheing 4494 Tanglewood Tr Sn Joseph MI 49085 Al Scidmore 5013 Dorsest Dr. Madman WI 53711 Ran Sears 132$ RosIn0 Pontiac MI 48054 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 So new VP Column idiom recall what happened last Council Meeting notice caps recall gawd almost voted out beer other spirits pits flight line begin ning Byrnes motion sounded OK drunks pits flight lineunacceptable Try voting yes because cant possibly pass youll look really righteous passed Now what admonitions Helen Olsen Ron Kopp ringing ears City rt parlia mentarian elbowing left proper motion made voted again Whew first having visit ing AVP deliver telling lecture began realize what youve just done Itll fun notice voting Dont too hard us though question fraught uble part relaxing Sundays flying marvelous thirst quenching taste first beer wait noon like Americas habits hospitality self-indulgence found usual proportions own company cant legislate human proclivities out flying activities must find way manage An unwritten task Contest Director clubs field regulations two clubs touch point rules recall Its time gave CD some muscle guidelines Safety Code seek advice counsel Such glowing report Spirit America Show Belding Ml last Labor Day weekend Ken Ames John Mary LaRock reports 4000 8000 spectators pictures couldnt pass up idea have air show Labor Day weekend did sponsored Belding Chamber Commerce Wolverine Skyhawks Rockford Ml September 5 6 7 1981 Belding MI What weekend turned out first annual Spirit America show Saturday morning September 5 Dennis Carrier walked out field quiet crossed-fingered hope-forsuccess attitude Little did know Inside both us bubbling emotion called anticipation day Fun Fly Pre-Show Events large number contestants around Michigan adjoining states surpris ing gallery about 400 Director Dennis saw thing went smoothly persons un familiar sport well informed Master Ceremonies thing couldnt controlled weather marginal three days threat rain Thankfully wind conditions favorable activities rain never materialized Fun Fly went well Ive seen 25 years hobby Fun events such Limbo Carrier Event Touch-n-Go Loop exciting watch especially Taxi contest full humor giant sized belly laugh awarded saw trophies handed out deserving contestants conclusion day out standing performance given Michi gan Acrobats first year AMA show team Im sure will among top teams country very near future dawn Sunday brought forth excitement first performance magnificent men flying machines Spirit America Show Team defi nitely professional groups guys Ive ever pleasure meet RC history show entertaining funnier anything Broadway fast paced easy watch well nar rated Show Team Captain Dave Baum 4000 plus spectators delighted comedy antics Wally Tom Lasik didnt allow straight face anywhere team preparing next demon stration 'Some events talented team members provided 1/3 1/5 1/4 Scale flying demos dual aerial ballet Witch Hazel flying Witch World War II bombing outhouse Also intro duction flight training flying flag fly ing lawnmower some best Precision Aerobatics since Nats including beauti ful glider music background pro vided tile feeling part move made could go forever about variety show lets touch moment what kids waited uding yours truly dog fight between Snoopy dastardly Red Baron As walked onto field kids went crazy although knew what out come must Snoopy flew doghouse smoothly precisely across skies seek ing out bright red Fokker moment truth As Snoopy lined up Red Baron sights burst ma chine gun fire smoke bellowed Red Barons plane knew would soon over Baron came down burst cheer Snoopy done again Saturday Sunday during break Fun Fly activities Aerobats AMA Show Team entertained public unique flying demonstrations gave lucky young lady chance shoot down planes 12 gouge shotgun course knack hitting fast mov ing target During periods open flying could see Quarter Scale P-38 Lightning built flown Ken Ames Jackson Ml Quarter Scale aircraft including Gere Sports 1 2 Delaire Fokker D VII Col Al Betkey entertained unique flying demonstration could perform Contendor 40 Later day Betkey proved midable opponent Mike Hill Jack son Ml John LaRock Aerobats out everything goes dog fight death point thougiw Mike trimmed Betkeys ribbon proved false fatality though During very low level evasive maneuver ground reached up grabbed LaRocks Miniplane spectacular crash could heard over crowds gasp Ill get next year Al Betkey Monday Labor Day mirror per formance Sundays great show audience 8000 people took 32 acres land just park cars looked like infield Indianapolis 500 race Good food provided strong carnival atmosphere lingered day have heard hindsight great well next year perhaps well know enough have 86 Model Aviation DONT FLY CL MODELS NEAR POWER LINES port-a-john men women should shorten line day concluded tearful Dennis being hon ored membership Spirit America Show Team think started Dennis big D Deter mination Happy Flying Both Spirit thank Heres Idea has found its Time however old saw goes John R Houvener Sr Saginaw Michigan Valley Radio Control Club letter neighboring clubs last Board Directors meeting Saginaw Valley RC Club motion made Saginaw Valley RC Club es tablish club liaison membership mem bership limited member neighboring RC club will com prise area roughly encompassing area middle eastern Michigan hereafter will refer area MEM Such membership will free gratis selected individual will act liaison member represent ing home club motion passed favor Saginaw Valley RC Club asks select quality member club liaison membership Saginaw Valley RC Club will receive full membership benefits Saginaw Valley RC Club will receive membership packet club card monthly newsletter also happen editor 1982 liaison member will expected attend meet ing SVRCC before 1982 summer flying season starts April meeting sometime during flying season meeting fall times liaison member will put forward knowledge expertise RC activities MEM area item noted liaison member cannot vote hold office liaison club membership other club privileges apply ie use SVRCC flying fields able attend club events etc' Arkansas S Louisiana Meice 0 Oklahoma s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Ted White District VIII Vice-President 1109 Greendale Bedford TX 76021 Aaaociaso VicePresidenss Sob Friedl 5512 Soushmood Little Rock AR 72205 William Harley III 927 Commerce Pleananton TX 78064 Duo Parsons 11809 Palmer NE AIbaqaerae NM 87111 Ed Perez 1102W Tarrano Rd Graed Prairie TX 75050 Al Rabe 1904 Valley Oak Co. Irving TX 75061 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Eartlesnille OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr. Menairie LA 70003 couple months ago mentioned read ing article December 81 Scale RC Modeler Dave Platt critical RC Scale judging actually Standoff Scale USPJA also said agreed what Dave said previously written article published Model Air plane News after Lincoln Nats about same thing Namely misinterpretation complete disregard rules plus very poor judging no time either Daves article did ever mention problem rules misinterpretation violation judges and/or officials April issue Scale RC Modeler Howard Crispin President USPIA published answer Daves article following Daves letter Howard Crispin Dave allowed publish Just got copy Scale RC Modeler read rebuttal article though single point making ob vious enough have forecast last paragraph article clearly chosen duck issue addressing several others no quarrel true anyone may express opinion opinion given ad vice judge-training article official Society paper becomes policy Society examples cited rules being changed Since did tempt deny assume concede point As have separately explained reply Russell Knetzger dangerous situation bothered individual person reason forgetful ness part did mention article violations existing Scale rules USPIA members case self already knew answer sub sequently wrote Claude McCullough about Markings issue just have written record stand Bowie Qualifier violation rules confirmed tried get reconsider time determined Masters Final USPJA judge re peated same violation led us wonder yet another USPJA Scale rule time protested CD corrected However Im sure youd agree unhappy embarrassing situation contestant forced pro test judges violating rule doesnt re flect well anybody including judges Society earlier agreed point made anyone entitled consideration viewpoint rules Nevertheless must said view comes Tom Cook Kent Walters Art Johnson anyone lays line shape Scale model runway counts hangar flier doesnt compete would end sport rules made people dont play game Russell has told making changing Scale rules role USPJA sees itself applaud would happy see put effect Surely shouldnt too much ask hobby gentlemen sports some USPJA say Hey guys its bit ticklish situation man right have violating Scale rules have changing rules suit own opin ions neither area juris diction expertise must attempt correct damage far done let happen again personal opinion USPJA members have capability judg ing contest What dealing individuals voicing own opinions may may agree rules danger lies letting few peoples opinions become policy whole purpose bringing up condemn everyone USPJA Im sure members out working hard doing best know few mostly leadership appear source problem additional note according Dave PlaCt Scale Masters Committee has de cided use USPJA judges 1982 Masters Colorado S Kansas S Nebraska IXWyor DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGInnIs Oistrict IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Aneocias Viee-Pesaidaess Robert Ball 26225 Coffman Cooper WY 82601 Ed Coo 8209 LinOen Dr Prairie Village KS 66208 Dick Crowley 16413 8 Stanford P1 Aurora CD 80018 Glen Lau 3701 5 440h So Lincoln NE 68504 Tim Marsern 429 Dogmood Orafton ND 88237 Jim Rickette 516S Cloadas Siono Pulls SD 871 03 Associate Vice-President Jim Ricketts South Dakota shares report month few information items first Seems though information Nats year being picked up quesitons get fairly regularly So heres infoAugust 1-8 Lincoln Nebraska Watch May 198287 Spirit America Show Team crowd pleaser some 8000 spectators pleased Thats success op. 1 3 YIJJ enemy waa dynamitel Model Aiation detailed schedule events Thats right District IX folks lucky have Nats own area distance-wise Lincoln SkyKnights Club will hosting club know what fine job did last Lincoln Nats can look forward another great Nats hard work organization experience lot good things could said about Lincoln its surrounding area youd like Chamber Commerce other area family entertain ment tourist information Id bet could get early start contacting Dr Glen Lau address column heading Glen will probably want shoot gets too bogged down requests group modelers can make feel welcome helpful Lincoln Sky-Knights can get job done am looking forward another great Nats members interested big RC models youll glad know notifi cation Don Godfrey President International Miniature Aircraft Association IMAA came approving unanimously Dale Alyea District IX director Id bet Joan Alyea shares job Dale know theyll great job endeavor address 2117 Ridgewood Lane Pueblo CO 81005 phone 303/564-6699 interested king-sized models contact Alyeas District IX welcomes Robert Ball Casper WY ranks Associate Vice Presidentslooking forward good things Bob Wed like thank Chuck Brannon past service District IX AVP Wyoming Chuck has expressed interest new appointment coordinator youth modeling activities Wyoming District IX now Theres lots need Chuck will soon telling exactly can help have job description share us leads nicely months report pictures Jim Ricketts Now banquet circuit over consists winter months South Dakota dont fly much build lot talk about flying want people district know about super active club Rapid City Propbusters son Jim invited attend annual banquet held December 6 1981 about 60 people banquet Entertainment provided Randy Cana dy club members country singing group LR Bob Olson Casey Smith Rod Renz Kathryn McCarthy Dennis McCarthy Steve Powers Gene Shoop Don Smith What treat us meet visit fine group arrived Saturday evening Gene Shoop club presi dent Don Smith newsletter editor met us went out dinner Dons house see what new workbench always enjoy looking over someone elses work area see cluttered Sunday morning taken club flying site What nice layout Lots room no corn fields near no trees no fences looked like pilot would have no excuse crash other pilot error Lots parking area planes cars asphalt runways Very nice indeed flying field went town dinner program high light program Besanscon Award presented Rod Renz award given annually club member contributes club both off flying field award honors memory Mr Besanscon club member unselfish above beyond normal came Propbust ers' model aviation presented Seasons Flyer patches 11 club mem bers records correct Propbust ers have Seasons Flyers other South Dakota club spoke club about experiences model avia tion answered questions about AMA promoted building fund Nine members Propbusters donated toward build ing fund promised later son Jim age 12 stole show telling group about experiences various nationals have attended group very interested learn about Control Line Scale racing youngsters point view airplane along could see thing set up film / Fly Em Break Em / Fix Em shown afterward headed back Sioux Falls visiting way home about Prophusters fun time Rapid City Truly super club super people would remiss didnt mention driving force Propbusters Dennis McCarthyPresident Bill OlmsteadVice President Bob OlsonSecretary Don Smith Editor Gene ShoopPast President As know South Dakota winters really super-dandy Lots cold wind snow Excellent weather build lots airpalnes leads up winter activity Static Model displays local shopping malls shows lot fun gives everyone chance get together com pare building projects lay groundwork plan area contests fun flies Prizes awards usually given best RC Open Junior best Scale best CL Open Junior best paint job best iron cover ing best show Along throw some door prizes wives have chance go shopping talk airplanes Most know personal mis sion increase Junior participation model aviation thanks letters response last column Looking back youth someone give guiding hand learn basics also hobby dealer home town loved kids went far give token discounts us let us put tab didnt have cash hobby shop Ames IA called Hobby Shop dont know anymore nor know same fella still runs Anyway Earl God bless wherever you helped kids get hobby am sure grateful youngster starting out needs help can getespecially parents involved hobby need keep good thing going Sell hobby kids shoes once Lets help out way helped out model aviation hobby future hands todays youngsters Give breakhelp out Arizona nrnia ii 0 Nevada x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 30717 Rue Laeglos R,cho Pelon Veden CA 90274 Ausocists VjcwPresideeta Tony Capobianco615 Laloma Ave Modesto CA 95354 Glenn carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnat Creek CA 94598 Bob Reynolds Rt 8 Box 51 Tycoon AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Al Williamson 445 S5estby Chula Vista CA 92011 Its busy 30 days since last re port traveled around quite bit repre senting district Council meeting AMA club meetings First function attended annual awards banquet Sky-Nauts Saddle back Valley Dave Herbert invited year has past three first able attend ones past always same weekend Council meeting banquet held El Toro Marine Facility right shadow huge dirigible hangars 88 Model Aviation LeTt nlgns Jim llICkBtt5 tuistrict IA vrg Jim Ricketts son AVPI Rod receiving Besanscon Award Don Smith great turnout scads door prizes great meal capped evening off Dave Herbert said clubs Toys Tots effort raised $42000 year Outstanding next weekend went Dallas TX Council meeting Im going use up column relating details will covered AMA News section item worth mentioning jay Gerber de livered latest film Its Control Line called Wired Action Its really great treatment aspects Control Line flying separate contest board has set up Indoor Im presently contacting people interested representing District X nominated Bev Wisniewski Su perior Service Award approved Council unanimously Bev has spent hours functioning CD working AMA booths trade shows some us have modelers Council meet ing attend Nats Executive Committee meeting held after Council meeting Shes committee has such inter est Control Line event shes oversee years Nats paid own way sit couple days later off Sacra mento meeting Sacramento Valley RC Club invited club Secretary Gary Workman picked up airport member Bill Hobbs good talk drove meeting meeting introduced John Pief club President later spent night Johns house made early rising get airport sure want thank him hospitality Back meeting sold out Building Fund materials took orders club donated $100 fund members bought another $125 worth Howard Baldwin bought gold patch $50 Henry Sasvielle Donald Alexander gave $25 silver ones Bob Evans bought bronze showed club Indoor film AMA has available really went couple days later attended noon time meeting Aerospace Club Theyre diverse group modelers saw Pete Young good Free Flighter Keith Trostle good Free Flight Control Line meet ing invited Harry Apoian RC flier note installed officers 1982 luncheon meeting Later evening attended meeting Thunderbugs Free Flight club thats strange Thats club belong Despite meetings attend find time club usually couple nights later attended nual awards banquet Free Flight Model Airplane Association Southern California high point winners year honored Bob White Open winner Jay Humelbaugh Senior Mike Keller Junior winners Bakersfield Flying Team team champions year barely beat out Max Men barely beat out Thunderbugs really close three way race year Thunderbugs honored club high point winners function lrv Aker won Open honors Jason Kendy Senior winner didnt have Junior club year showed group new Indoor film loved new AVP San Diego Al Williamson reports hes received Building Fund ma terials ready eager sell wants drop clubs San Diego area give him invite also wants visit flying fields please send him map site goes Free Flight guys down too AVP Arizona Bob Reynolds re ports owns gold patch now also selling Building Fund materials Look him up buy International Miniature Aircraft Asso ciation IMAA has new Director District 10 has same boundaries name Jim Alley address 3004 Hillside Drive Burlingame CA Phone him 415 347-9328 keep mentioning Building Fund Please donate help lower amount indebtedness well have incur donation $50 will get name honor scroll new building need AMA display booth drop line want attend meetings contact Ill see what can work out Thermals Alaska o ana on ngron XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 Aaaocane VicePsieienss Al caiwr 1607 S von Elm Pocarello ID 83201 Gary Fuller 3050 Rinerwood Juneau AK 99801 Bruce Nelson 807 C Vinksbug St. 5pokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline ID Boa 623 Kiamath Fails OR 97601 chic Younq 29020 1st Ave 5. 34 Federal Way WA 98003 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main Sn. Redmond WA 98052 Congratulations GARY FULLER new Associate Vice-President Alaska Gary will able get around areas talk faithful address 3050 Riverwood Dr Juneau AK 99801 anxious hear fliers Alaska what doing events coming up what problems have Speaking problems latest Mid night Sun RC Club flyer descrip tion January 1 1982 fun fly temperature started 300F warmed way up 160F Sounds like flying Montana Anyway have few descriptions winter flying year hopefully read wont have worry about until next year make sure batteries charged keep warm between flights Nothing like cold suck charge out flight pack Put some skis old faithful try out white stuff quite good water flying does have its fun aspect Northwest Expo number history Bob Pfeiffer crew Mount Ranier RC Society applauded putting best show northwest has seen Bob said next year eill better Its hard see things going during two days show planes cars boats manufac turers swap shop meetings just lot nice people talk Next year may add place show some films outside things plague begin ning enterprise superb effort As soon get results etc will printed column models dis play covered aspects hobby Peanut Giant Scale Unfortunately didnt get look models much would like have what saw very well done going try talk Bob add ing seaplane/floatplane category next year comments As noted earlier Scale Internats will held Reno week 13th June Unfortunately wont able go Instead plan attend THE SPOKANE SCALE INTERNAlS will held June 11 12 13 Spokane unfortu nate situation schedules two fine events same weekend event Spokane US Scale Masters Champion ship rounds information get touch Dick Carson Bruce Nelson E 807 Vicksburg Spokane WA 99208 Things happening District XI Northwest Drizzle Circuit finale set Mahlon Sweet Airport Eugene OR April 18 CL alive well Northwest May 29-30 Northwest Regional CL Championships will held Eugene OR Contact Mike Hazel 1040 Windemere Dr NW Salem OR 97304 contest will contain classes UC contest flying cant compete go watch wire-fliers thing ZiIlah Fun Fly has set May 15-16 dont have info write Valley Aero Modelers 1111 Fruitvale Yakima WA 98902 will certainly fill what promises another great get-together contest According Ralph Cooney Q-500 championship race will first Sunday May Boeing Hawks field Kent WA Formula 1 will start April races Kent Boise Calgary Boundary Bay same weekend Ralph also said may Q-500 racingat Albany OR spring summer As soon get contest list will little definite about dates As written Indoor meet Hills boro full swing Unfortunately annual Indoor get-togethers sponsored Barnstorm ers RC Club have victim increased use gym larger groups Perhaps next year can find de pendable site works Zillah site two Pattern conteststhe first April second August September writing exact dates known Dave Mullens Editor Skywriter newsletter Seattle Skyraiders have contest tentatively scheduled May 1 Boeing Kent site Stunt Fast Rat seem events Also Washington State Control Line Championship Contest will held weekend following Labor Day Contact Dave location Idaho Expo scheduled first weekend May will held Twin Falls what Ive heard has first class show promises continue to go see should District XI meeting during Expo will probably take place Saturday pm Al Culver Idaho AVP will probably run iL want something printed just re member lag time write it appears print Bye now HAPPY FLYING May 198289 JUNIOR DAUMA TAKES OFF Two issues ago stated about time launched serious effort direct assistance Juniors beginners ages encourage newcomers hobby/sport/art last issue forma tion association effect direct assistance announced BAMA BEGINNING AERO MODELERS ASSOCIA TION has spread its wings taken off climbing PURPOSE OF BAMA aims once again 1 find out become recognized group 2 give central theme bit backbone already assisting individual ways offer some overall guidance new assisting beginners 3 source information having want instruct groups send questions members answer immediate aims sophis ticated plans will developed progress Since Associaiton independent has no funds Academy Model Aeronautics grants industry civic groups quite necessary cover costs time primarily postage printing membership fees An annual membership costs $10 covers receipt 10 issues BAMAs newsletter Star Skippers over 12 month longer period RESPONSE HAS BEEN GOOD Quite batch letters has received response seven questions asked March 82 issue addition mailed out form letter discussing BAMA its aims several modelers across country already actively assisting beginners received back interesting letters along membership checks off good start want join us Please send membership checks BAMA care Ed Whitten above address RAY ROBERTS BERKELEY HALL SCHOOL PROGRAM Ive correspondence Ray off good years Early taught model airplane class Berkely short term elective program Model Aeronautics now its second full year part schools regular curriculum grades four through six co-educationally Berkeley Hall possibly school country schedule such classes Ray naturally has found exhilarating experience plan keep record experiences third year fourth grade students have finished sixth grade will able develop course study lesson plans etc Ray hopes will encourage other school administrators indoctrinate model aeronautics present curricula basic objectives pro gram develop curriculum will 1 Maintain attention span 9 12 year olds 2 Accommodate levels apparent normal mechanical dexterity 3 system progression will take nine year old noiice bring him up level ma turity subject field 4 Keep loss materials factor down workable mini mum 5 Develop appreciation follow ing directions photographs included just tiny elimose going Kecently 1-eoruary Mn Ivir ISOOC[LS conducted workshop Southern Re gional Meeting California Association Independent Schools About 25 30 school administrators attended class en titled Flying High Model Aeronautics Other workshops such titles Teaching Art History Secondary Level Microcomputers Secondary School What does mean means model aeronautics subject belongs ED WHITTEN f 0 Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 can schools Write directly Ray Roberts wish learn about program address Berkely Hall School 1600 Mulholland Drive Los Angeles CA 90049 ONE ANSWER OF MANY March issue seven ques tions What wrong current style models contests events con tests themselves Grant Carson Newport RI comments Free Flight First states Grant events rules Juniors same others ac tually little need multitude events complex rules Juniors Con sider Coupe dHiver rules Some Juniors cant compute areas dont have scale weigh out 10 grams rubber couldnt get 70 gram model 10 grams rubber fly anyway Grant suggests drastic re duction number events complexity rules Juniors As ex ample asks us consider following Rubber Eventup three flights allowed Longest flight counts No restrictions weight areas minimum flight times other events same Power allowing engine run displacement Tow Line Glider allowing length tow line Flying Scale power judging Mooney rules smaller contests Mr Carson feels events could combined Ye editor also thinks unlimited number official flights warranted too Second Grant goes age difference within Junior ranks makes big difference ability compete nine year old simply cannot compete same basis 13 year old suggests handicapping based age ple 10 seconds added best flight year younger oldest Junior Again ye editor ll surprised what difference good tutoring makes regardless age Third Juniors thrive recognition getting model fly deserves recogni tion Junior gets model fly contest deserves some reward simple medal ribbon such recreation directors use Ye editor time EVERY entrant down very last tempt should get name listed official results thanks Grant lots good ideas ** ** BEGINNING AERO MODELERS AS SOCIATION needs both financial help assistance answering questions Now time join See again next month 90 Model Aviation FLIGHT
Edition: Model Aviation - 1982/05
Page Numbers: 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90
r Synopsis --1/30/82 Executive Council Meeting following summarizes actions winter AMA Executive Council meeting Dallas TX copy official minutes may obtained upon request AMA Headquarters available approximately May 15 minutes will become official after Council review next Council meeting April should noted unless indicated otherwise President either abstained voting voted yes unanimous situations some Council member votes shown particular item member present time voting Note also items necessarily chronological order acted upon following Council members present John Grigg President Jim McNeill Secretary/Treasurer John Worth Executive Director Ed Izzo District 1 Vice-President John Byrne VP-2 Dave Brown VP-3 Chuck Foreman VP-4 Bill Mathews VP-5 Jim Sears VP-6 Hardy Brodersen VP-7 Ted White VP-8 Travis McGinnis VP-9 Jim Scarborough VP-i 0 Ed McCollough VP-i 1 Also attending following Associate Vice-Presidents Don Krafft District 1 Ed Perez Larry Sartor District 8 Guests attending Bev Wisniewski Mr Mrs Jay Gerber Mr Mrs M Hester Lee Renaud Scott Kalmus Dick Sonheim Ed Turner Homer Smith 1 VP Replacement President noted Horrace Cain former Vice-President AMA District 6 resigned January 22 accordance Bylaws effect time Associate Vice-President Jim Sears Burgin KY automatically named District 6 VP based previous Executive Council decision 2 Bylaws President also noted Bylaws changes previously submitted AMA Leader members con sideration officially approved effec tive January 25 3 Runoff Election announced Jim McNeill won over Horrace Cain almost 2 1 margin therefore new Executive Vice-President chief financial officer AMA accordance Bylaws changes established new title place former Secretary/Treasurer position 4 November Minutes Following some dis cussion clarify previous meeting min utes effect deletion 40 lb model weight limit correct via modi fication AMA Safety Code meet ing minutes approved unanimously three abstentions Districts 5 6 8 5 Reports heard following Executive Vice- President financial Jim McNeill Contest Coordination J Byrne Nats Procedures C Foreman Scholarships H Brodersen Nats Executive Committee H Smith Frequency Committee J Worth Building Fund V Mankowski 6 Film Projects AMA film producer Jay Gerber reported 1981 film com pleted Control Line 1982 film Free Flight underway President Grigg noted need increase film produc tion portion budget unchanged $10000 since 1971 motion increase budget $1 5000 ap proved unanimously District 8 abstained President directed unused portion annual budget carried over year used same purpose also noted J Byrne Councils monitor film projects appointed Byrne Chairman Dave Brown Jim Sears a new committee make recommendations regarding future film projects also noted new film concern ing 1980 Indoor World Championships purchased copies now available through AMA film Library service 7 Nomination Procedures Following brief report C Foreman subject deferred Standing Rules position meeting agenda 8 HQ Review motion made have Council committee visit HQ twice 82 interview employees during day visit An amendment require com mittee work through appropriate manage ment levels defeated 5 5 for2 3 5 7 10 6 agaiiist1 4 6 9 11 3 abstained 8 ED EVP basic motion re jected 1 1 2 against except 4 Note Discussion indicated previous review HQ operations involved series documents known Filley reports culminated evaluation Council committee request Foreman have reports circulated current Council approved President withdrawn after meeting Foreman concurrence President continued page 80 AMA Scholarship Winners-- 1981 Scholarship Committee has nounced names 1981 winners AMA scholarships Fifteen names sub mitted consideration Committee selected six people receive awards follows Peter Bauer$1000 Mitchell Robbins$1000 Dale Doty$750 Cliff Telford $500 William Brown$500 Barry Zeigenfuse$500 Grand Total awards 1981 $4250 twice dollar amount awarded 1980 increase line desire Executive Council provide meaningful assistance young modelers start college careers days high costs caused inflation Members Scholarship Committee Bob Stalick Chairman Albany OR Cliff Telford Bethesda MD Bob Underwood St Louis Betty Stream Long Beach CA John Worth Fairfax VA Nominations Academy Scholarship open mem ber meeting requirements should submitted appropriate forms available Joyce Hager AMA Head quarters As point interest year would like state Cliff Telford dis qualified himself voting considering submission Cliff Telford Jr Scholarship Committee recommends names Executive Council final approval rests board Peter Bauer Norridge IL receives $1000 help him tuition Illinois Institute Technology Chicago IL Peter mechanical engineering student has involved model aviation since seven years old recent Nats competition 1981 took first place Sport Scale Senior first place Precision Scale Senior Pre viously Peter has won awards Nats 1980 1979 1978 1977 having entered very first Nats 1971 ripe old age eight member Aero Angels Flying Club Chicago voted out standing member group 1980 Peter attended Loyola Academy Wilmette IL 1977 1981 graduation ranked number three out class 450 having grade average 96 extra curricu lar activities found time manage School Band three years named National Honor Society placed 14th competition sponsored Chicago Amencontinued next page May 198275 AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Secretary-Treasurer Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL 815 Fifteenth Street NW AERONAUTICSJ Washington DC 20005 Mitchell Mitch Robbins member Skymasters RC Club Rochester Ml has enjoyed aviation forms long time has successful models fields Pattern Pylon Scale contests addition Mitch holds private pilots license plans complete strumentation course progress com mercial certificate within few years enrolled University Michigan Ann Arbor Ml aerospace engineering student hopes becoming professional pilot after graduation model photo above one-sixth scale repreduction fathers 1948 Ryan Navion entirely scratch built over period three years fully detailed panel lines rivets equipped flaps sequenced retracts Mitch drew own plans remarkable project Attending Athens High School Troy Ml 1976 1980 graduated top 6% class grade point average 38 Named National Honor Society also won Physics Department Achieve ment Award class 1980 Dale Doty receives $750 towards ex penses Parks College Cahokia IL As Aerospace Engineering student Dale looking skies future life very active modeler several years belonged Hawaii Radio Control Club entered contests won several trophies last three years has completed 10 RC models six scratch built has designed own planes high school Dale named National Honor Soci ety still found time part music sports scenes playing softball being member percussion group worked Love Youth Choir Kailua High School Dale placed 18th class 418 grade point average 367 hopes special interest computer programming will great help him aerospace field Clifford Telford pictured below en rolled Georgia Tech will study electrical engineering very active student Walt Whitman High School Bethesda MD Cliff Year Book Photographer 1979 through 1981 won top prize school getting highest score MAA National Math Test found time take flying instruction will soon have pri vate license worked National Park Service three years part Adven ture Theatre Group also worked parttime audio technician professional band summer 1981 worked RS Systems built radio controlled models sale US Army As mem ber Prince Georges County RC Club has worker contests flown Pylon racers amassed long list contest successes crowned being youngest flier top 20 1980 Nats young man drive ambition model flier years Cliff will well Georgia Tech Another $500 award winner William Brown Appleton WI enrolled Uni versity Wisconsin Madison will study engineering Graduated Kimberly High School 1981 named member National Honor Society William established final grade point average 40 cant much better that! Active church photographer own darkroom musician school pep jazz band member brass choir placed first statewide competition William still found time long Valley Aero Modelers has active flier has entered several contests liking Radro Control also extends boats cars love outdoors expresses itself hunting fish ing archery mutual enjoyment model aviation has enabled Bill below father spend much spare time together basement also club meetings contests just plain old fun fivine check $500 has sent Penn State Barry Zeigenf use above help him along road electrical engineer ing degree Barry graduated Exeter Township Senior High School 1980 357 grade point average high school active wrestling member varsity team received award American Biological Institute academ ic excellence received another award Whos Among American High School students academic achievement served prom committee still found continued page 78 76 Model Aviation can Uflemical Society won letter Mathe matics outstanding participation over period four years Match Contest Team also demonstrated love music being part Academy Jazz Band Wind Ensemble Marching Band Sym phonic Band between times Peter Intramural Sports Captain Prssidsnts Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger Drive Lockport NY 14094 ELECTIONS ARE OVER long last have completed elec tions officers 1982-83 whatever terms end Jim McNeill returned office Secretary Treasurer now known Executive VicePresident primary duties chief finan cial officer AMA Unless future genera tions see fit revert majority vote count system have also seen last runoff election since newly revised Bylaws provide election plurality vote means whoever gets votes voted candidates will declared winner UNHAPPY/HAPPY NOTE want world know am sad about resignation Horrace Cain VP District VI Although Horrace obnoxious points view some absolutely loaded ideas better ment Academy Horrace loss Executive Council will felt trust will continue proffering good ideas happy side now have earlier Executive Council action Jim Sears represent ing District VI VP Having now sat through very long Council meeting Jim can assure District VI members will con tinue well represented Jim Horrace BYLAWS REVISIONS have just completed rather massive Bylaws revision already looking possibility few changes Noth ing massive just completed signifi cant enough warrant detailed study consider healthy situation people can look objectively open-mindedly improving rules operate Such situation present Executive Council Leader Members voted Bylaws questions just completed BAMA concerted effort aimed beginner aeromodeling being spearheaded Junior Flight Editor Ed Whitten Read column issue have desire help see fine hobby continue grow have desire give others thrill pleasure have gained hobby join Eds efforts subscription newsletter promise support people have written subject Ed trying put together coordinated pack age However cant alone needs support morally financially physi cally Wont lend hand WHITE WINGS Pushing commercial product thing AMA President ought column however stumbled across kit 15 paper airplanes interest suf ficiently piqued look further What found outstanding 15 designs included simple looking box can termed cute kids toys until look further made realize capable minute flights Still nothing warrant including column picked up instruction booklet included kit OUTSTANDING starts simple introduction description required tools materi alsscissors cutter ruler tweezers glue simple description airplane parts Inter esting Pages 6 through 8 teach cut out parts glue together very detailed manner Page 9 starts discussion finishing touches such surface alignment forming airfoil balancing getting prepared TEST flights Test flight flight instruction detailed shown adjust best flight WHY launch glider what happens certain adjustments what to correct bad conditions Page 20 teaches basics about lift thermals best find Page 22 shows ways store transport glider foregoing will certainly help beginner arrive page 23 INTRODUCTION TO PAPER PLANE DE SIGNS Basic aerodynamics made easy No easyunderstandable Pages 23 through 35 carry sufficient technical design informa tion warrant cost kit throw away paper airplanes dont fun want help kids learn adults too get kits AMA may soon stocking use clubs demonstration teams exhibit schools 4-H groups Scouts cant wait drop line Two Worlds International 500 Laurelwood Road Suite 9Santa Clara CA 95050 ITS ELECTRIFYINGLY QUIET Noise has probably caused demise flying fields other reason other reasons put together Mufflers helping ongoing development will cer tainly improve situation time Soaring enthusiasts have generally avoided lostfield syndrome setting up winch lines high-starts nuisance Several years ago electric power came forth possible noise cure evolved power low batteries heavy short-lived overall results fit toy line performing model aircraft During intervening years electrics used cars boats demands forced giant strides evolution process Folks time try electric again briefly attended electric contest California January can say electrics Gear boxes folding props powerful motors engines lighter batter ies add up performance Did notice words impressed Hauling out cloudy crystal ball will predict massive growth electric power during next five years flourishing contests JANUARY82 EXECUTIVE COUNCIL Lots fine discussion many items several interesting actions taken meeting started 9 am didnt complete until 1215 am night another endurance session aimed better ment Academy support its membership Some highlights follow have supporting teams FAI World Championship meets years have never fully supported reigning World Champ unless again tried out team successful gaining place team NOW WE DO Official nomination procedures 1982 approved now allow maximum three persons ballot office course plurality vote will elect write-ins will permitted past established technical committee noise Ed Izzo District VP Chairman has $5000 budget select own members committee aspects modeling committee attempt founding standards criteria con sidering differing problems area modeling have opinions matter want volunteer service committee can lend technical expertise write Ed address officer columns Bylaws provide Executive Council can establish define pri mary rest groups purposes compe tition presently have CL FF RC Scale action Executive Council door created fifth primary group basis different Outdoor Free Flight course means fifth contest board will come existence ever allow time comments inter ested parties have placed moratorium implementation action until close Spring Executive Council meeting May 198277 5JCfinyrouaCjJ6fivgrogress Executive VpPS Report Jim McNeiII Executive Vice-Prbsident 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 thousands modelers took time trouble write name ballot last November election stayed loyal January runoff humble thanks can express gratitude best way might say single member will best serve term dedication thanks also newsletter editors put plug newsletters Fred Komlosy Miami Drew Allen California editors between sincere appreciation know REALLY runs AMA Its home office employees Executive Director Its elected Coun cil fine President Its YOU members have final say run joint dont believe Want some proof Members decide will represent also set policies Remember last month talking about Bill Sievert Secretary Santa Clara CA Pioneer RC Club problems AMA renewals Okay Bill started screaming about AMA vouchers pointed out mailed back members lieu checks over-payments no indication might exchanged check cash AMA So changed John Worth reviewed policy Texas Council meeting other day reengineered credit VOUCHERS members convenience Thanks Bill Sievert best suggestions far year 1982 now plainly states voucher can mail back check option Members run Academy have es sentially closed organization 82000 model airplane enthusiasts run Contest Directors dont forget write district VP andexpress views new theory being explored auto matically expire ALL CD licenses periodically require written test reinstate ment Im opposed itwhat think month have important guest editorial Dr TR Passen Jasonville IN partial Control Line Dear urn / got issue MA today ss what Yepl NO COMBAT pages RC 4 pages CL article CL Ripe whats worse Bipe England Whats wrong American Bipes H dont get enoogh staff CL pub lished now ONE page Combat other month well thats too bad uess its what can expect RC-A MA egual representation RC promotion. ne complains get same old tired story AMA whining about sending CL team Sweden some place H its money anyhow 500 Combat dues times $30 eguals $30000 should pay trip Poland What suggest Has absolute power corrupted hired help beloved AMA Washington CL Combat getting shaft know know i Id willing bet AMA knows it. Sincerely Dr Passen Thank guest editorial Doc tor Im going get flap somebody likes Combat business nerve might question good Doctors arithmetic Im cowardly wont Anyway THANKS opinion Dr Passen way member MACA national organization per forms unusually fine job representing Combat fliers country American Combat CL teams good world international competition Shown above Mr Ronnie Kolter Birmingham RC Association fine RC flying Scale Mustang performs very well Free Flighters Control Line fliers drop out modeling few years come back via Radio Control knowledge skills usually far sharper average newcomer Meet Joe Harden used fly both FF CL now two years has practiced RC flying shown Quick-Fly powered blue-head ST-60 Joe quickly built necessary wooden jigs saddles hold models top flier enjoys hobby See next month. Scholarships continued page 76 time handle part-time jobs ranged mushroom factory worker gas station attendant electrical draftsman Since ar riving Penn State Barry maintaining 357 average made Deans list first term active member stitute Electrical Electronic Engineers relaxation plays racquetball Colonial Hills Club also follows model aviation hobby long list contest wins going back several years Barry took second place 1980 Nats OHL Glider Senior An bigger achievement new record set AA Gas Senior Class Category Ill five straight maxes score total 600244 points ahead second place finisher Presently Barry working part-time Pollack Research Design Chief Electrical Draftsman 78 Model Aviation Action uecember 11 I-Al meeting raris snows AMA rresiaent lana us voting aele gate left listening AMAer Ron Chidgey standing Chairman International Aero batic Subcommittee makes point Chidgeys left shown Chris Olsen United Kingdom John Worth Secretary overall aeromodeling committee FAI record breaking total 82 aeromodeling representatives over world attended annual meeting Executive Directors View treE John Worth AMA Executive Director 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 An Annual Report 1981 biggest membership year ever total 82642 members com pared 76397 1980 trend has continued 1982 over 63000 al ready recorded end February number chartered clubs also creased 1981 1511 compared 1432 1980 number sanctions issued AMA Headquarters 1981 1653 compared 1687 1980 Among 1981 sanctioned events 801 Class meets 44 Class B 375 AA 53 AAA two AAAA Free Flight Control Line also 25 Record Trials 36 FAI Team Selection Meets 24 Soaring Sanctions Among meets 30 Indoor 154 Control Line 201 Free Flight 873 Radio Control Twenty-four team members selected 1981 World Championships 1982 plus team managers three Speed three Aero batics six Team Race three Combat team members selected Control Line event Sweden plus three Indoor team members event Romania plus three Precision Scale three Sport Scale RC event Reno NV plus three Precision Scale team members Control Line event Russia 1981 World Championships USA RC Aerobatics team took first place Mexi co RC Soaring USA team won second AMAer Dwight Holley became World Champion Also 1981 Free Flight teams Nordic Glider Wakefield Rubber FAI Power competed Spain 1981 RC Soaring World Championships held Sacramento CA first time event held USA event hosted 12 countries 34 competitors 1981 Nationals held first time Seguin TX Despite excellent site relatively low entry less 1000 contestants still enough largest model meet world 1981 first year Indoor portion Nats held elsewhere West Baden IN successful well attend ed event AMA Contest Boards extremely busy 1981 voting 207 proposals rule changes six general 59 RC 75 Scale 38 CL 29 FF approving 139 Initial vote three General 48 RC 26 CL 41 Scale 21 FF also 129 established 1981 30 Free Flight 32 Indoor 61 RC Soaring 6 Control Line Eighteen World Record sanctions issued US modelers 1981 AMA HQ processed paperwork required contest board proposals national world records Definite progress made AMA RC Frequency Committee 1981 follow up action 1978 petition submitted FCC Committee members met FCC officials 1981 submitted supplementary data received positive indica tions 50 new RC frequencies may granted 1982 AMA Headquarters film library extremely busy 597 films circulated clubs others during 1981 new film produced added library Plane Place Perfect Day special film help obtain flying sites AMA participated HQ representation six major model industry trade shows 1981 IMS CA WRAMS NY Toledo OH Dallas TX MACS CA Chicago Expo IL also annual Hobby dustry Association HIA trade show Dallas TX addition AMA participated several non-modeling shows PR purposes Na tional Congress Aerospace Education San Antonio TX American Society Aerospace Education Seattle WA National Recreation Parks Association Minneapo lis MN Experimental Aircraft Association Fly-In Oshkosh WI 27 AMA Air Show Teams 1981 teams put 300 flying and/or mall shows 1981 AMA Executive Council met four times 1981Atlanta GA January Arlington VA April San Antonio TX August Arlington VA November 1981 first year some new officers Executive Council position President John GriggLockport NY former ly VP Council VP District II John ByrneBayside NY served Council previously VP VIII Ted White Bedford TX As AMA Executive Director acting further interests AMA other orga nizations served 1981 official board member pay following National Aeronautic Association Federation Aeronautique Internationale American Socie ty Aerospace Education National Association Rocketry behalf AMA participated aviation aeromodel ing events traveling total 106 days ever 20 years AMA service Meanwhile new Assistant Executive Direc tor Vince Mankowski available oversee HQ office road major undertaking Academy 1981 raise funds AMA Headquarters building built 1982 land pur chased December 10 1 980 Pins patches plaques promotional stickers pro duced advertise building fund Industry support very good end Decem ber building fund collected over $50000 donations pledges antici pated will new quarters end 82 AMA DC Frequency Committee Test Team Gets Together Walt Good W3NPS Dick Jansson WD4FAB compare notes flight test equipment used evaluating AMA 900 MHz RC trials Walt will using ASW1 7 Sailplane model Dick will using RC design called Royal Rudderbug Both models will initially use 53 MHz control 900 MHz gear carried passenger evaluate characteristics Flying Sites It always interesting read comments people have done thing would like kind like refer ring road map check out route want follow least know what final destination going Well would like share some observations made variety AMA chartered clubs Billings MT think educa tional program may prove biggest thing can younger modelers also use opportunity discuss model ing civic officials speak before groups spread hobby/modeling information through press TV radio Nashville TN keep local interest alive keep club growing active emphasize benefits modeling offers youth tell world what doing Lexington KY use DMI ap proachdemonstrated modeling interest results have large club membership willingness work cause ade quate publicity big factor getting flying sites AMA insurance Detroit Ml Control Line site result determination work patiently city fathers appreciate respect group drive purpose ideas - long dont force ideas May 198279 Effective communication twoway street AMAs non-paid volun teer officers doing utmost make AMA kind organiza tion members wish thoughts contained pages month yours arent apt known unless writeto AMA vice-president district representative associate vice-president area Complete communications linkwrite too often also participate programs Recreation Department promote model building young people Phoenix AZ City sponsored series Get Know City ap peared before pose question can kids fly model airplanes Persistence got Recreation Department involved advisory group formed group worked out sites could used hours could used engine size recommendations new site approved letter sent neighbors giving details hobby defined program listed names Advisory Committee invited come watch flying activities Tulsa OK kept losing fields development decided locate piece property could rent lucky enough find 80 acre field farmer would rent crop price problem finance improvements wanted Control Line circles takeoff strips used what treasury money andthen ran contests raise rest could improve site stages owe lot equipment manufacturers donate prizes concession people give us per centage hard work mem bers New Orleans LA owe site careful campaign hours personal contact work hours letter writing could get anywhere Parks Board worked mayor prominent citizens board commissioners AMA site insurance key item acceptance project club furnished site materials Parks Board agreed perform labor backing promi nent businessmen mayor site became reality have training program new fliers invite spectators participate Manitowoc WI owe site cooperation City Recreation Depart ment Jaycees Optimist Club support got groups presented case simply great explained needs careful pressure anyone permanent location has strengthened club people have worked fly ing site committees found flying site above comments must have ring truth clubs looking field can say situation individual approach can best determined local club No magic answers just concentration analysis determination point want make state ments listed above current news fact recent news Actually date back 1962-63but com ments applicable today AMA library wedug up series articles appeared American Modeler topic what clubs doing get keep flying sites early 1960s felt relative newcomers hobby/sport might enjoy learning some things have remained constant AMA stands ready assist manner materials will help pre pare good presentation site authori ty Let us know problem give us chance work along Thanks Geoff Styles No Competition Newsletter An unprecedented situation has resulted Competition Newsletter being mailed separately month Extra pages CN due inclusion complete Con test Calendar ever plus advertising pages magazine ever before caused emergency situation printer could accommodate extra pages split mailing decided upon rather deleting pages information articles same situation may also prevail next month meantime another printer being sought greater capacity Synopsis continued page 75 9 World Champion Support Grigg re quested financial support AMA 1980 CL Precision Aerobatics world champion same extent AMA team members 1982 world championships Sweden unani mously approved except financial aid champion attend usual team prac tice session excluded because would team member 10 Barrera Museum Worth reported Russ Barrera museum collection successfully packed stored during January eventual delivery new HQ building 1983 within budget previously ap proved President noted need museum committee directed subject museum acquisition policy curators duties placed Spring Coun cil meeting agenda 11 Magazine Subscriptions Pros cons discussed concerning possibility 12 months magazine service members vs current policy subscription expiration end membership term No action taken following general agreement magazine benefit membership rather subscription reduced rates available partial year member ship provided member renews end first year 12 Surplus Trophies agreed list should sent HQ VPs AVPs February concerning availability excess Nats trophies AVPs work through VPs concerning desired district 13 Nats RadiaL Foreman requested guid ance concerning whether retain sell old model walkie-talkies used Nats operations Based Council agreement policy keep Nats intact location whenever possible also used US hosted world championships President directed HQ keep radios budget maintenance pro portion relative use Nats WC events 14 Special Member Problems Following discussion previous Council action agreed basic decision concerning membership renewal would continued Concerning another problem involving con fusion over late year membership rates agreed member concerned would accepted previous rate 15 CD Term Limitation Other noting some people feel Contest Directorrating retention should based continuing active service no action taken 16 HO PR Proposal Following discussion Executive Directors report Presi dent directed implementation proceed budget organizational structure sent Council least two weeks advance next Council meeting 17 HO FCC Coordinator Discussion noted various suggestions addition staff member coordinate RC frequency matters no specific action taken President requested however current head new RC manufacturers associa tion copied except committee communications designated chairman AMA Frequency Committee 18 Safety Committee review status committee showed since intended chairman declined accept appointment no replacement offered President asked recom mendations new chairman made time next Council meeting including inputs rest committee 19 Film/Equipment List As requested last Council meeting Worth presented list motion picture film equipment owned AMA custody AMAs film producer Copies distributed Council members 20 VP Films President directed future copies AMA films provided VPs upon Council action should include appropriate addition film library budget cover cost such extra copies However VPs given priority borrowing copies HQ film library necessary no rental charge 21 Fund Raising Policies Procedures Executive VP McNeill asked re port next Council meeting concerning future projects also concerning HQ interest bearing investments 22 Special Dues Rates Following discus sion problems concerning handi capped disabled fixed incomes no action taken because difficulty defining administering categories previous committee consideration special memberships no recommendations noted member Cain no longer Council Grigg appoint ed Sears 6 Mathews 5 continue committee effort 23 Special Interest Groups Noting committee lost member Smith since election Grigg appointed McCollough 11 place Brown 3 reported committee questionnaire should used annual submission special interest groups order continue recog nition AMA also advised group qualified under previous criteria need make in-person presentation obtain recognition group rejected committee could appeal Council Also in-person presenta tion opportunity should provided group prior discontinuance recognition also noted review committee should composed Council members officers group being consid ered Brown noted would present specific proposal approval spring Council meeting Further discussion concerning rights privileges special interest gorups de ferred until next meeting 24 Industry Presentation Lee Renaud invited President address Council concerning RC industry views AMA activities advised RC equip 80 Model Aviation ment manufacturers association formed would operate within HIA organizational structure noted new group enjoyed very successful meeting three weeks earlier California AMA Frequency Committee members AMA Executive Director repre sented meeting industry partici pants supported AMAs proposal FCC RC frequencies applauded Frequency Committees effort Renaud also asked AMA help policing use new frequencies recommended addition HQ staff technically competent person coordinate efforts involving new frequency matters also noted individual opinion AMA should have discount adver tising its magazine although acknowl edged modelers apparently agree 25 FAI Delegate Grigg described need permanent US voting delegate international aeromodeling committee ClAM term least three years pref erably five regardless changes pres idency Discussion indicated need Bylaws change transfer authority appointment President Coun cil motion effect approved 10 2 favor except District 10 VP Executive VP Meanwhile Grigg noted George Buso NY would delegate during presidency 26 RC Contest Boards After noting Bylaws change would necessary permit establishment separate contest boards RC Aerobatics Pylon Soaring etc motion recommend Bylaws Com mittee draft such change did pass 5 for2 3 10 ii EVP 5 againsti 5 9 ED PR 3 abstained4 6 7 Note- order make change would have neces sary define RC activity primary category modeling 27 Indoor Contest Board After discus sion indicated Indoor should recognized primary category its own contest board motion accomplish within 60 days approved unanimously 28 Legal Assistance proposal AMAs legal counsel develop litigation package approximately $4000 means RC clubs counter deliberate interference efforts approved President after noting cost would come AMA Frequency Committees already approved budget com mittee chairman recommended ex penditure 29 FCC Licenses No action taken following discussion concerning whether AMA should accept responsibility issu ance RC licenses given authority FCC noted HQ could necessary 30 Recording Equipment possibility Council members being provided re cording dictating equipment interaction HQ discussed no action taken 31 Associate Members new type membership proposed discussion consideration deferred until next meeting 32 SAM Championships designation AAAA 1982 annual meet Society Antique Modelers approved unanimously 33 Sargent Petitions Grigg appointed committee Brown chairman Izzo Broder sen make specific recommendations next Council meeting regarding several peti tions previously submitted Bob Sargent District 3 34 Standing Rules Nominating Pro cedures portion supplement laws revised several detail changes approved 10 1 favor except District 7 against Districts 1 6 abstained Note revised procedures will apply 1982 election will pub lished elsewhere next months issue AMA News 35 Nats Briefing Homer Smith Chair man Nats Executive Committee advised Council final decisions concerning 82 Nats event locations would made next day options severely limited asked understanding appre ciation supportive acceptance whatever decisions resulted 36 FF Site Selection Following extensive discussion explanations difficulties involved finals site selection FF team programs Grigg requested Foreman 4 provide written report subject Presidential consideration next pro gram 37 Muffler/Noise Levels Discussion indi cated general agreement AMA should doing something specific minimize effects noise problems flying sites motion establish technical committee noise $5000 budget Ed Izzo recruit committee members defer tasks approved 9 4 fori 2 3 7 9 10 ii ED EVP against4 5 6 8 38 Dues Moratorium motion re quire new Open member beginning 1983 pay registration fee $10 addiiton normal dues means avoid dues increases existing members failed vote 2 10 for2 ii against 13567 89 10 ED EVPabstianed4 39 Alcohol Ban motion disqualify anyone sanctioned competition ex hibition has alcoiholic beverages nar cotic agents flight line pit areas further possibility membership expul sion initially approved 7 6 fori 2 4 6 7 ii PR against3 58 10 ED EVP abstained9 Following further discussion concerning problems enforcement motion reconsider matter approved unanimously revote original motion failed 2 10 for2 11 against others except 6 abstained Therefore original action cancelled 40 McEntee Fund approved un animously amount has held escrow AMA years Howard McEntee Memorial Fund trans ferred Building Fund suitable plaque displayed new AMA HQ subject accpetance fund trustees W Good B Smith j Worth 41 FAI Nats directed Nats Executive Committee events included Nats after 1982 normally held world championships events Committee study subject make recommendations Council 42 Presidential Functions Discussion pro duced suggestion President ac cepted monitor HQ response directives Council insure such items carried out 43 Credit Vouchers Following discussion concerning nature extent l-IQ use credit vouchers agreed except less full year memberships vouchers should have statement indicating voucher may exchanged check also vouchers would colored paper make prominent less easily lost forgotten about 44 Beginners Group noted BAMA Beginning Aero Modelers Associa tion announced Ed Whitten Junior Flight column Model Aviation magazine individual effort part rather official AMA activity Council agreed unanimously effort should given Council vote confidence Whitten should asked keep Council informed advance BAMA plans progress 45 Dealer Licenses After discussion dicated agreement desirable have arrangement whereby hobby shops could sell AMA licenses President di rected HQ prepare proposal next meeting details such arrangement 46 Business Advisors Committee Worth reported four five committee candi dates selected still looking someone accountant back ground Committee choices currently include attorney small business manager large business executive financial manager 47 Awards Fellowship Superior Service Award approved announcements made after presen tations made 48 Next Meeting two day meeting approved Toledo April 1 2 Note following meeting mail revote change location dates Washing ton DC May 1 2 change approved tonnecticut 0 Maine S Massachusetts 0 New Hampshire Rhode Island ont DISTRICT REPORT Ed Izzo District Vice-President 483 Fiske St Holliston MA 01746 Amciate Vic-Pusidnts Robert C Brodeur 405 Main Street NashuaNH 03060 Don Krafft P0 Box 152873 Herituqe Ln. DssburyMA02332 Al Novotnik4 Beverly P1 Norwalk CT 06850 Don Raab 113 Pairview Ave Rutland VT 05701 would like give observations first Council meeting attended Dallas May 198281 FLYING NEAR AIRPORTS BE CAREFUL Free Flight Radio Control flying near airports situation might involve possibility models being vicinity full-scale aircraft operations must avoidedor conducted eliminate dangerous situations Models should flown proximity fuji-scale aircraft unless flier has someone else him sole purpose watching full-scale aircraft supervising flying prevent accident possibilities meeting conjunction Hobby Industry Association meeting will read details Council meeting another area magazine first im pression AMA good hands light things have hearing about over past couple years can con scientiously say Council made up representatives have earnest inter est Academy members heart enough probing questioning Council members insure right action taken programs Academy matters no way mean rubber stamp Coun cil Its conducted businesslike manner attempt achieve maximum accom plishments under one-day time period Although lot material discussed feel highlights action taken follows 1 Reorganizing Flying Site Aid Directors function incorporate public relations responsibility therefore giving proper help emphasis modeling clubs will given proper direction public relations acquiring keeping fly ing sites 2 The appropriation funds legal department will supply plan action docu mentation flying clubs encounter de liberate frequency interference outside sources 3 The awarding AAAA status SAM Championships held July 3rd 4th 5th District relationship discussion George Armstead turn invited attned Cham pionships awards dinner 4 The Council established Technical Noise Committee am pleased have chosen Chairman am putting together plans proposals soliciting aid endeavor am open suggestions help source along lines Appointments have reappointed George Higgins Control Line Contest Board mem ber District Club Activities contacted Ara Dedekian Wing Busters Model Club attend meeting CLAN Control Line Association New England held Manny Pimentals house George McGinnis member group stated Control Line alive active New England after sitting through meeting reviewing activity schedule year can verify fact club has scheduled Club 15 Goodyear April 4th air racing event April 18th held Whitman/ Hanson Regional High School would rec ommend Control Liners District attempt attend latter event Upcoming Events Cliff Piper informed Kennebec Valley Model Aviators will holding club rally Knights Co lumbus Hall Route 201 Augusta ME Sunday March 7th 9 am 4 pm Although column will appear too late reading attend would like comment have full day activi ties scheduled speakers John Grigg President AMA yours truly Clubs vicinity will exhibiting expect good meeting whereby activities displays will make very interesting day modelers informed Mike Hoeffler Central Massachusetts RC Modelers March 26th 27th will conduct exhibit Auburn Mall Auburn MA would like include column activities being conducted clubs necessary receive information well advance will released time cover activity As may know information column required approximately five weeks before publication also informed Fred Zealor Presi dent Cape Ann Model Club will having first dinnei- dance March 27th Kings Grant Inn Beverly MA addition have scheduled mall show North Shore Shopping Center Peabody MA April 22nd 24th Hamilton Tony Bole invited speaker South County Flying Circus meeting held March 15th Chariton MA Hope see modelers area meeting last itemin first column men tioned would like see brochure published insurance benefits Lo hold discovered Academy does have sample brochure entitled Facts About AMAs Insurance would suggest clubs obtain some distribute membership ** ** ** ** * * * ***** *** ** *** * DONT FLY CL MODELS NEAR POWER LINES New Jersey 0 New York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II JicePresident 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 Aaindeteradeea Pete 6anchni 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10706 Frank Oreech 9 Willow Ave. Piscataway NJ 08354 Honk Uk. 40 Cory Dr. Toms River NJ 06753 Adam Sattlee 50 Randi Rd. No A- Schenectady NY 12309 Waft Throne208 Windemere Rd Syrscrjse NY 13219 Second District Thoughts favorite district has another first its credit largest AMA chartered club membership-wise InterState Model Flying Club Bear Mountain NY less six months old al ready has 406 members going strong progress report having explained phenomenon earlier edition column Another major achievement report proudly fact District II has reached second place amount cash contri butions AMA Building Fund Keep up good work District Twoers Much credit due dedicated AVPs unre mitting promotional efforts George Buso Anyone has ever Rhinebeck NY WW Classic contests Mid-Hudson RC Club will recall beaming countenance combined ready friendly outstretched wel coming hand George Buso Hyde Park NY Back 1975 during first term VP appointed George member National RC Contest Board District II responsible post served distinction until chose step down put give someone else opportunity serve Now George Buso has ap pointed official voting delegate AMA FAI-CIAM convenes Europe cannot think better choice Con gratulations George BAMA This abbreviation Beginning Aero Modelers Association idea Ed Whitten outstanding District II AMA member noted Indoor flier Ed also conducts Junior Flight de partment magazine wherein will elaborate project Hence shall leave him merely record appreciation Ed has done continues youthful model ers seem eternally proud District II its super modelers Well AM hasten add however youth model ing has also well served Charles Hampson Grant District Frank Zaic District X formerly however District II Indoor Contest Board Having received considerable mail subject successful ly moved Executive Council Jan uary 30th Dallas TX meeting adopt resolution establishing first time separate distinct Contest Board deal exclusively Indoor competition sin cerely hope trust development will serve dissipate entirely dispel much discontent has manifest past shall identify Dis trict II board member next report Dues Increases Like death taxes probable some dues increases will always us am opposed principle plan scheduled period ic cycle dues upping last increase large measure necessitated need showing true AMA solvency favor acceptable credit rating vital financing Building Program re lating new home Reston VA move mandated skyrocketing rents have plaguing us Washington DC long run AMA membership will benefit financially two major respects 1 an escape increasingly heavy rental burden requiring frequent dues increases 2 investment highly valuable piece real estate substantial growth area Sixth CNYMAA Symposium Central New York Model Aircraft Association has done again Its symposium February 6th could desired year seminars recorded video tape task force local university cluding District II membership meeting chaired meeting shared TV lenses AMA Prexy John Grigg District VP Ed Izzo local AVP Walt Throne Fran Worth President CNYMAA intro duced us assemblage questions posed AMA members attendance hope answered satisfactorily answered panel ARCS banquet followed semi nars usual enjoyable experi ence featured special awards Much credit its success due AVP Walt Throne club President Larry Apps Dave Mathewson always George Marsh Fran Worth directed symposium year deserves particular congratulations tough job well done What Price Safety quote Item 2 list proposed field rules appearing February 1982 issue ERMAC Plane Crazy 82 Model Aviation News newsletter Edison Recrea tion Model Airplane Club Edison NJ follows 2 Positively no alcoholic beverages allowed also received letter president New York club complained personally behalf fellow club member regarding cover photo November 1 981 issue Model via tion taken Seguin TX Nats Scale event individual flight line shown holding what described can well-known brand beer get copy take look complaint registered critical PR stand point rather calling attention undesirability allowing possession beer other alcoholic beverages flight line AMA sanctioned contest Nats no less I-low feel about complaint basis Please drop line let us know As judged Pattern very Nats temperatures high 11 8 degrees can tell can cold beer would have sure tasted mighty good survived ice water soda however strict observance USPJA unwritten code judicial behavior establish purity rather preserve integrity face low scores time time obliged bestow Foggy Lens Department May 17 1981 Jersey Coast Sport Fliers held contest Thompson Park Jamesburg NJ shot made Bud Roane Mel Therien occunving udges chairs camera caught Dick Smith Rochester NY STARS Spangled Rally Olean NY July 25 1981 Dick District II Contest Coordinator RC Glider Pylon Racing lens caught Joseph Micalizzi AVP District V resident Fajardo PR visited Romano Garabello Memorial Meet PARCS Floyd Bennett Field NY GEAR UP AND LOCKED Ohio oyluania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Ausociat Vica-Preaidanta Joe Ciben 36980 Valley Forge Dr Solon OH 44139 Francis Fluliarty 504 211 St Vienna WV 26101 Corky Heitman SR 108 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St. Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Shalkey 217 Euclid Aw. Scottdale PA 15683 WANTED violin case condition presence instrument immaterial may need carry equipment next Council meeting last Council meeting beaut holes shot ideas came away feeling like pin cushion knew going days proposed separating RC contest boards Aerobatic Racing Soaring contest boards shot down due its being contrary Bylaws yet very next subject separate Indoor portion FF its own contest board passed unanimously could have made motion sun rise east next day would have defeated prob ably just well Council members unable fly home next day due bad weather Late Council meeting quietly licking wounds John Byrne Dis trict II VP got up made motion prohibit alcoholic beverages AMA sanc tioned contests first thought kiddingjust trying get final jab before adjourning realized serious nearly fell out chair amazement turned shock few minutes later vote taken passed vote ensuing discussion enforce legal ramifications defining flight line flight line FF contest What about Indoor meet etc comical best did result reconsideration matter vote defeated motion 10 2 hard time voting lo cation site next Council meeting ended up scheduled tor Toledo OH April 1 2 tow up air proposed changing Washington DC May 1 2 due problems midweek meeting Council members general confusion meet ing major trade show Once meeting adjourned few us decided stop bar drink before retiring arrival found bar closing perfect way end type day retrospect after reviewing notes plane way home since home find fact accomplished goals meeting least able lay groundwork few pet projects such making training films help newer members learn build fly etc firm belief such films will cornerstone around future growth modeling will built hate use reference ad mission running late again month does time go think last issue April 82 Model Aviation con tained some very interesting articles relative youth beginner programs particular article John Worths column page 77 column Travis McGinnis page 84 article entitled Flew Flew Soapbox section page 93 very interesting referred RC flight Juniors contrast letters iiJunior Flight column page 86 severe conflict thinking arises iiJunior Flight considers CL and FF starting point feel strongly attract Juniors model aviation must start focus much attention RC CL FF successful Sure expensive complicated difficult demanding todayis kids being brought up world computers color TV video recorders video games thrilled mystique flight amazement elec tricity marvel radio growing up operating equipment adults saw science fiction Buck Rogers kids must aim programs todays kids successful attracting todays kids model aviation programs successful kids working say should decrease way efforts areas obviously need programs among financially able handle RC inter est strictly areas believe larger group kids out would much quickly attracted model aviation through RC have financial capability start level After have priced Atari lately Carl Wheeley just called wondering column Id better get off horn mail thank goodness express mail Ill probably get lot flack about col umn thats way month has gone See ya Toledo May 198283 Personal Note John Franke Euuor Limerick Lines active member 1000 Islands RC Modelers has retired moving North Carolina District IIs LOSS District IVs GAIN best John Delaware District Columbia land h Carolina Virginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Aeaoaat Vie-Pegidansa Wayne Abernathy 9205 Carenclon 2 Upper Marlboro MO 20871 Bob Chausipine 206 Tipton Fld Newport News VA 23606 Howmd Crispin 611 Beechwood Charlottesville VA 22901 V Bill Helms 2000 Tyvola Road Charlotte NC 28210 Scorty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809 John Preston 7012 Elvira Court Falls Church VA 22042 Charles Spear 910 Holly Lane Mockuvilln NC 27028 last Executive Council meeting decided start Indoor Contest Board would like District IV Indoor fliers send names choices Dis trict IV Indoor Contest Board representative individual will represent District IVs Indoor flying interests desires will representative AMA district appointed group will named chairman think very good idea need recommendations soon possible / Editor Word has received President John Grigg has placed moratorium implementa tion Indoor Contest Board until after next Executive Council meeting last Council meeting asked Coun cil help promoting east coast site FAI Free Flight Team Selection finals As Free Flighters know team finals have held either out west California last three four times has caused lot east coast partici pants drop out program simply cause couldnt afford travel way California Well make long story short AMA Council did seem too interested except Hardy Brodersen Hardy has discussed problem FAI Site Selection Com mittee have said east coast can come up decent site 1984 will give serious consideration east coast FAI Team Selection finals Now its up start looking good site know will hard find good Taft doesnt have perfect does have reasonably decent have asked Bob Sifleet Joe Boyle push program find good site 1984 will can help Anyone else wants help please contact Bob Siflect Joe Boyle have two years get act together can try Also case dont know funds avail able help travel costs anyone qualified go team finals information funds contact Micheline Madison AMA Headquarters Also FAI participants District II Ill V would like join District IV help project 1984 east coast Team Selection finals please drop line Now time get nominations choice Vice-President Dis trict IV term 1983-85 Due new Bylaws change Vice-Presidents term will now run three years instead two nominations must hands AMA Headquarters no later middle July 1982 time clear whether will vote AMA President 1982 Council will extend current Presi dents term year get new three year program cycle started current President extended year will vote office 1983 present-time Executive Council voting implement program results may issue Model viation Whats Happening District IV Winston-Salem RC Club WSRC has nated $300 AMA Building Fund approximately 10% income clubs regular meetings decided club vote show support new AMA Headquarters Thanks WSRC largest donation club District IV far Radio Control League North Carolina clubs North Carolina should contact RCNC having membership drive also giving prizes club signs up new members RCNC First prize Kraft radio second prizeFalcon 56 third prizeelectric starter Greensboro Radio Aeromodelers May 23 Giant Scale Contest Grams trying raise money rebuild flyingsite date have raised $1375 still need about $1000 club members urged help First State RC Club thought might like know First State RC Club gets better participation club activities Point System point system has established executive committee encourage members participate club activities end year awards will given will include free 1983 club membership high point winner Points awarded follows Field maintenance chairman20 membersiS 5 per cutting Chairman executive committeeiS membersi 0 Annual fun fly chairmaniS CDiS committee membersi 0 Team chal lenge chairmaniS participantsS Special events chairmaniS participantsi 0 Other committee chairmeniC membersS structorsS per student i per session Fun fly participantsS per monthly event News letter editor publisherlO Attend ancei per meeting Tidewater Model Soaring Society Big event combining FF RC CL coming May TMSS will joining Brainbusters Free Flight Norfolk Aeromodelers Con trol Line Clubs what looks like really major contest will held i 5th i6th May Petersburg Municipal Airport Control Line portion will AAA contest spread over both days FF RC Soaring events will Sunday 16th Soaring will Unlimited Two-meter Scale class Sailplanes Western NC Radio Control Society wish extend congratulations Carter Pounder nomination RCNC modelers Hall Fame Steve Davis recipient annual Walter Speliman Sportsmanship Award Chesapeake Bay RC Club Red Brick Day April 3rd CBRC will sponsor great Red Brick Fly-In Ardens Field Starting time will 12 noon Rain date Sunday April 4th Northern Virginia RC Club January 17th coldest day 45 years didnt stop 10 members NVRC parti cipating clubs annual Sno-Fli contest Bob Chatman CD club meeting week prior event promised members would snow before day contest Snow did dont think Bob requested iO0F temperature recorded dawn noon sun brought air up i 00F toler able happen masochist See photo above case wondering engines difficult start such cold weather swer prime lighterfiuld Hang theregood flying weather coming4~ Alabama Florida tgia issippi to Bitt V Suulh tarelina essee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 35209 12051 879-5500 Aoaat VcPnadsss John Gorday 115 Bayberry Lane Jackson MS 29212 Richurd Jackson 108 Thornle Charleston Heights SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 922 Bunyan Deiray Beach FL 23444 Pillip McDowell 5621 Rolling Fork Dr. Nashville TN 37205 Joseph Micalizzi SR 0086B Boo 1532 Fuiardo PR 0064 Cd Moorman 70 Fifth St. Shalimur FL 32579 Hurry Sherom P0 Boa 4506 Birmioghom AL 35206 Tom Thacker 2390 Lawre,cevle Hwy L Decatur GA 20002 feature article Chattanooga NewsFree Press referred Radio Controlled model airplanes chance escape world flight article also quoted Earl Davis saying engineering career came out 84 Model Aviation nown anove wgtn some ot mneir mouwo 0 I us saus Un true members Northern Virginia RC Club Less ragni Bob Scott Tommy ocorn DOD Chatman Bill Cann Larry Parfitt NVRC President Bob Burnett Phil Coopy Bernie Steucker John Hunton Photo John Preston love model planes educa tional value building flying models can sometimes hard separate recre ational value Learning through modeling much fun educational aspect too often overlooked Frankly think need put some emphasis educa tional aspects modelingbut certainly exclusion its value chance escape world flight Tim McDow John Burgan Pal ri Beach Aeronauts got round applause club auction computerized rec ord auction transactions total amount transactions $2248 No wonder needed computer reason auction successful club got early start notifying nearby clubs Florida State Soaring Champion other 15 year old Chris Ruth Chris flies fathers design Prophet classes walks away trophies Now some pictures Tangerine Soar ing Championships Dan Langoasters Modified Franklin has 1O6 wingspan Model flying Puerto Rico must year round pleasure plan trip island plan take extra day two get clubs Better yet take family Puerto Rico Mini-Nats Building Delta Dart top right hood car Delis Miguel Amoralis Hildelisa Miguel Caro Miguel age 12 took first place Novice field 11 As contrast modeling Puerto Rico note sentence Pushrod Reel foot Aero Modelers Union City TN anyone interested ski-planes float-planes Radio Controlled ducks should happy weather time read however spring should have arrived Union City Illinois ana ucky 4 VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Aesociats vies-Presidents Loren HoIm 643 Hill 8rook Quincy iL 62301 William Kern taOs 12th St. Bedford IN 47421 Glenn Lee 819 Mandrake Batavia IL 60510 Bruce Maloney 1916 Keenland Pkwy Owenuboro KY 42301 Raymond Meyers P0 Box 243 Smithville MO 64089 Helen Olsen 820 Old Bonhomme Univertity City MO 63132 Bill Zimmer Box 72 Verna IL 61375 guess can see now pic ture top column has changed have AVP three years Ken tucky area Horrace felt time took over Vice-President District VI Well am writing first column Let say couple things about self since District VI dont know am RC Sport flier interests lie mainly Scale dont compete very often get friendly local contest once have enjoyed categories model aviation have chosen RC because felt could give rest areas justice due limitations time money still like watch dont recognize RC way go model aviation Thats enough about Lets get something interesting AVP made point correspond Kentucky clubs regular basis chose clubs state could within range wanted make visits also made possible allow set group clubs represent better clubs Because seemed work well Kentucky am making point setting up set clubs AVP district jobs will correspond clubs areas assigned hope will give clubs insight what going district course can happen AVPs jobs club getting correspond ence se let know After represent district Feel free correspond AVPs have questions concerns just news After know what going district would like hear people District VI am fairly new job really dont have good feel what goes district outside Kentucky Send newsletters enjoy reading Central Florida Miniature Aircraft So ciety reflection upswing Rubber Scale models Dean McGinnes driving Fnr-o holind rho Huh believe AMA can better job write let know ideas can get quite bit info have getting few new ones really thank clubs including mailing lists dont belong clubs just want write please Its hard write everyone district write return letter promptly can Enough politics such Lets take look some pictures have received since took office first picture above Bud Bodzioch taken Mississippi Valley Combat Cham pionships last year Bud says telling cameraman sucker other guy May 198285 Tilbuoy Flash trom Dean MeGinnes Nice Rubber Scale Scab vvinnurs irum L U n vave IIes lLnUl Stan Pfost 1st Dan Lanacaster 3rd tallest shortest Diaz wife Madeleine daughters Madeleine Geraldine beautiful P47 hitting ground think hes guy wouldnt want get CL Combat circle Bud District Vis Contest Co ordinator CL Picture two preceding page taken annual Frozen Finger Flying Festival put Chicago Aero Angels January 4 1982 looks snow ground Id bet froze fingers contest Pictured Horrace Cain Bob Oge Bobs son Jeff Combat boys tough third picture right taken same contest Chicago Its Dr Terry Passen holding 550-sq-in Shadow Combat ship didnt realize CL Combat fliers flew monsters too Dr Passen has written several letters since taking office avid supporter Combat district got picture him felt would nice gesture include column Besides hes holding neat plane gratitude goes Bud Bodzioch above pictures months column Id like see the rest future After column want make sure its full good stuff Pictures better politics time Well could ramble guess should stop until next month Its time head shop build new spring As Bud Bodzioch says THE SKY IS OURS Iowa C Michigan esota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen 0 nict VII Vice -Pry dent P II too 1104 Birmingham M 48t 12 Asaiseant Vice-President Tony Italiano 1655 Revere Dr Brookf mId WI 53006 Associate Vice-Presidents James Clark 4444 Woodview Dr NE Cedar Rapids IA 52401 joni E Lorbiecki 5847 N 67th St Milwaukee WI 53218 Robert 0 Lundberg 4928 Tioga Sn Duluth MN 55804 William Roheing 4494 Tanglewood Tr Sn Joseph MI 49085 Al Scidmore 5013 Dorsest Dr. Madman WI 53711 Ran Sears 132$ RosIn0 Pontiac MI 48054 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 So new VP Column idiom recall what happened last Council Meeting notice caps recall gawd almost voted out beer other spirits pits flight line begin ning Byrnes motion sounded OK drunks pits flight lineunacceptable Try voting yes because cant possibly pass youll look really righteous passed Now what admonitions Helen Olsen Ron Kopp ringing ears City rt parlia mentarian elbowing left proper motion made voted again Whew first having visit ing AVP deliver telling lecture began realize what youve just done Itll fun notice voting Dont too hard us though question fraught uble part relaxing Sundays flying marvelous thirst quenching taste first beer wait noon like Americas habits hospitality self-indulgence found usual proportions own company cant legislate human proclivities out flying activities must find way manage An unwritten task Contest Director clubs field regulations two clubs touch point rules recall Its time gave CD some muscle guidelines Safety Code seek advice counsel Such glowing report Spirit America Show Belding Ml last Labor Day weekend Ken Ames John Mary LaRock reports 4000 8000 spectators pictures couldnt pass up idea have air show Labor Day weekend did sponsored Belding Chamber Commerce Wolverine Skyhawks Rockford Ml September 5 6 7 1981 Belding MI What weekend turned out first annual Spirit America show Saturday morning September 5 Dennis Carrier walked out field quiet crossed-fingered hope-forsuccess attitude Little did know Inside both us bubbling emotion called anticipation day Fun Fly Pre-Show Events large number contestants around Michigan adjoining states surpris ing gallery about 400 Director Dennis saw thing went smoothly persons un familiar sport well informed Master Ceremonies thing couldnt controlled weather marginal three days threat rain Thankfully wind conditions favorable activities rain never materialized Fun Fly went well Ive seen 25 years hobby Fun events such Limbo Carrier Event Touch-n-Go Loop exciting watch especially Taxi contest full humor giant sized belly laugh awarded saw trophies handed out deserving contestants conclusion day out standing performance given Michi gan Acrobats first year AMA show team Im sure will among top teams country very near future dawn Sunday brought forth excitement first performance magnificent men flying machines Spirit America Show Team defi nitely professional groups guys Ive ever pleasure meet RC history show entertaining funnier anything Broadway fast paced easy watch well nar rated Show Team Captain Dave Baum 4000 plus spectators delighted comedy antics Wally Tom Lasik didnt allow straight face anywhere team preparing next demon stration 'Some events talented team members provided 1/3 1/5 1/4 Scale flying demos dual aerial ballet Witch Hazel flying Witch World War II bombing outhouse Also intro duction flight training flying flag fly ing lawnmower some best Precision Aerobatics since Nats including beauti ful glider music background pro vided tile feeling part move made could go forever about variety show lets touch moment what kids waited uding yours truly dog fight between Snoopy dastardly Red Baron As walked onto field kids went crazy although knew what out come must Snoopy flew doghouse smoothly precisely across skies seek ing out bright red Fokker moment truth As Snoopy lined up Red Baron sights burst ma chine gun fire smoke bellowed Red Barons plane knew would soon over Baron came down burst cheer Snoopy done again Saturday Sunday during break Fun Fly activities Aerobats AMA Show Team entertained public unique flying demonstrations gave lucky young lady chance shoot down planes 12 gouge shotgun course knack hitting fast mov ing target During periods open flying could see Quarter Scale P-38 Lightning built flown Ken Ames Jackson Ml Quarter Scale aircraft including Gere Sports 1 2 Delaire Fokker D VII Col Al Betkey entertained unique flying demonstration could perform Contendor 40 Later day Betkey proved midable opponent Mike Hill Jack son Ml John LaRock Aerobats out everything goes dog fight death point thougiw Mike trimmed Betkeys ribbon proved false fatality though During very low level evasive maneuver ground reached up grabbed LaRocks Miniplane spectacular crash could heard over crowds gasp Ill get next year Al Betkey Monday Labor Day mirror per formance Sundays great show audience 8000 people took 32 acres land just park cars looked like infield Indianapolis 500 race Good food provided strong carnival atmosphere lingered day have heard hindsight great well next year perhaps well know enough have 86 Model Aviation DONT FLY CL MODELS NEAR POWER LINES port-a-john men women should shorten line day concluded tearful Dennis being hon ored membership Spirit America Show Team think started Dennis big D Deter mination Happy Flying Both Spirit thank Heres Idea has found its Time however old saw goes John R Houvener Sr Saginaw Michigan Valley Radio Control Club letter neighboring clubs last Board Directors meeting Saginaw Valley RC Club motion made Saginaw Valley RC Club es tablish club liaison membership mem bership limited member neighboring RC club will com prise area roughly encompassing area middle eastern Michigan hereafter will refer area MEM Such membership will free gratis selected individual will act liaison member represent ing home club motion passed favor Saginaw Valley RC Club asks select quality member club liaison membership Saginaw Valley RC Club will receive full membership benefits Saginaw Valley RC Club will receive membership packet club card monthly newsletter also happen editor 1982 liaison member will expected attend meet ing SVRCC before 1982 summer flying season starts April meeting sometime during flying season meeting fall times liaison member will put forward knowledge expertise RC activities MEM area item noted liaison member cannot vote hold office liaison club membership other club privileges apply ie use SVRCC flying fields able attend club events etc' Arkansas S Louisiana Meice 0 Oklahoma s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Ted White District VIII Vice-President 1109 Greendale Bedford TX 76021 Aaaociaso VicePresidenss Sob Friedl 5512 Soushmood Little Rock AR 72205 William Harley III 927 Commerce Pleananton TX 78064 Duo Parsons 11809 Palmer NE AIbaqaerae NM 87111 Ed Perez 1102W Tarrano Rd Graed Prairie TX 75050 Al Rabe 1904 Valley Oak Co. Irving TX 75061 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Eartlesnille OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr. Menairie LA 70003 couple months ago mentioned read ing article December 81 Scale RC Modeler Dave Platt critical RC Scale judging actually Standoff Scale USPJA also said agreed what Dave said previously written article published Model Air plane News after Lincoln Nats about same thing Namely misinterpretation complete disregard rules plus very poor judging no time either Daves article did ever mention problem rules misinterpretation violation judges and/or officials April issue Scale RC Modeler Howard Crispin President USPIA published answer Daves article following Daves letter Howard Crispin Dave allowed publish Just got copy Scale RC Modeler read rebuttal article though single point making ob vious enough have forecast last paragraph article clearly chosen duck issue addressing several others no quarrel true anyone may express opinion opinion given ad vice judge-training article official Society paper becomes policy Society examples cited rules being changed Since did tempt deny assume concede point As have separately explained reply Russell Knetzger dangerous situation bothered individual person reason forgetful ness part did mention article violations existing Scale rules USPIA members case self already knew answer sub sequently wrote Claude McCullough about Markings issue just have written record stand Bowie Qualifier violation rules confirmed tried get reconsider time determined Masters Final USPJA judge re peated same violation led us wonder yet another USPJA Scale rule time protested CD corrected However Im sure youd agree unhappy embarrassing situation contestant forced pro test judges violating rule doesnt re flect well anybody including judges Society earlier agreed point made anyone entitled consideration viewpoint rules Nevertheless must said view comes Tom Cook Kent Walters Art Johnson anyone lays line shape Scale model runway counts hangar flier doesnt compete would end sport rules made people dont play game Russell has told making changing Scale rules role USPJA sees itself applaud would happy see put effect Surely shouldnt too much ask hobby gentlemen sports some USPJA say Hey guys its bit ticklish situation man right have violating Scale rules have changing rules suit own opin ions neither area juris diction expertise must attempt correct damage far done let happen again personal opinion USPJA members have capability judg ing contest What dealing individuals voicing own opinions may may agree rules danger lies letting few peoples opinions become policy whole purpose bringing up condemn everyone USPJA Im sure members out working hard doing best know few mostly leadership appear source problem additional note according Dave PlaCt Scale Masters Committee has de cided use USPJA judges 1982 Masters Colorado S Kansas S Nebraska IXWyor DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGInnIs Oistrict IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Aneocias Viee-Pesaidaess Robert Ball 26225 Coffman Cooper WY 82601 Ed Coo 8209 LinOen Dr Prairie Village KS 66208 Dick Crowley 16413 8 Stanford P1 Aurora CD 80018 Glen Lau 3701 5 440h So Lincoln NE 68504 Tim Marsern 429 Dogmood Orafton ND 88237 Jim Rickette 516S Cloadas Siono Pulls SD 871 03 Associate Vice-President Jim Ricketts South Dakota shares report month few information items first Seems though information Nats year being picked up quesitons get fairly regularly So heres infoAugust 1-8 Lincoln Nebraska Watch May 198287 Spirit America Show Team crowd pleaser some 8000 spectators pleased Thats success op. 1 3 YIJJ enemy waa dynamitel Model Aiation detailed schedule events Thats right District IX folks lucky have Nats own area distance-wise Lincoln SkyKnights Club will hosting club know what fine job did last Lincoln Nats can look forward another great Nats hard work organization experience lot good things could said about Lincoln its surrounding area youd like Chamber Commerce other area family entertain ment tourist information Id bet could get early start contacting Dr Glen Lau address column heading Glen will probably want shoot gets too bogged down requests group modelers can make feel welcome helpful Lincoln Sky-Knights can get job done am looking forward another great Nats members interested big RC models youll glad know notifi cation Don Godfrey President International Miniature Aircraft Association IMAA came approving unanimously Dale Alyea District IX director Id bet Joan Alyea shares job Dale know theyll great job endeavor address 2117 Ridgewood Lane Pueblo CO 81005 phone 303/564-6699 interested king-sized models contact Alyeas District IX welcomes Robert Ball Casper WY ranks Associate Vice Presidentslooking forward good things Bob Wed like thank Chuck Brannon past service District IX AVP Wyoming Chuck has expressed interest new appointment coordinator youth modeling activities Wyoming District IX now Theres lots need Chuck will soon telling exactly can help have job description share us leads nicely months report pictures Jim Ricketts Now banquet circuit over consists winter months South Dakota dont fly much build lot talk about flying want people district know about super active club Rapid City Propbusters son Jim invited attend annual banquet held December 6 1981 about 60 people banquet Entertainment provided Randy Cana dy club members country singing group LR Bob Olson Casey Smith Rod Renz Kathryn McCarthy Dennis McCarthy Steve Powers Gene Shoop Don Smith What treat us meet visit fine group arrived Saturday evening Gene Shoop club presi dent Don Smith newsletter editor met us went out dinner Dons house see what new workbench always enjoy looking over someone elses work area see cluttered Sunday morning taken club flying site What nice layout Lots room no corn fields near no trees no fences looked like pilot would have no excuse crash other pilot error Lots parking area planes cars asphalt runways Very nice indeed flying field went town dinner program high light program Besanscon Award presented Rod Renz award given annually club member contributes club both off flying field award honors memory Mr Besanscon club member unselfish above beyond normal came Propbust ers' model aviation presented Seasons Flyer patches 11 club mem bers records correct Propbust ers have Seasons Flyers other South Dakota club spoke club about experiences model avia tion answered questions about AMA promoted building fund Nine members Propbusters donated toward build ing fund promised later son Jim age 12 stole show telling group about experiences various nationals have attended group very interested learn about Control Line Scale racing youngsters point view airplane along could see thing set up film / Fly Em Break Em / Fix Em shown afterward headed back Sioux Falls visiting way home about Prophusters fun time Rapid City Truly super club super people would remiss didnt mention driving force Propbusters Dennis McCarthyPresident Bill OlmsteadVice President Bob OlsonSecretary Don Smith Editor Gene ShoopPast President As know South Dakota winters really super-dandy Lots cold wind snow Excellent weather build lots airpalnes leads up winter activity Static Model displays local shopping malls shows lot fun gives everyone chance get together com pare building projects lay groundwork plan area contests fun flies Prizes awards usually given best RC Open Junior best Scale best CL Open Junior best paint job best iron cover ing best show Along throw some door prizes wives have chance go shopping talk airplanes Most know personal mis sion increase Junior participation model aviation thanks letters response last column Looking back youth someone give guiding hand learn basics also hobby dealer home town loved kids went far give token discounts us let us put tab didnt have cash hobby shop Ames IA called Hobby Shop dont know anymore nor know same fella still runs Anyway Earl God bless wherever you helped kids get hobby am sure grateful youngster starting out needs help can getespecially parents involved hobby need keep good thing going Sell hobby kids shoes once Lets help out way helped out model aviation hobby future hands todays youngsters Give breakhelp out Arizona nrnia ii 0 Nevada x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 30717 Rue Laeglos R,cho Pelon Veden CA 90274 Ausocists VjcwPresideeta Tony Capobianco615 Laloma Ave Modesto CA 95354 Glenn carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnat Creek CA 94598 Bob Reynolds Rt 8 Box 51 Tycoon AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Al Williamson 445 S5estby Chula Vista CA 92011 Its busy 30 days since last re port traveled around quite bit repre senting district Council meeting AMA club meetings First function attended annual awards banquet Sky-Nauts Saddle back Valley Dave Herbert invited year has past three first able attend ones past always same weekend Council meeting banquet held El Toro Marine Facility right shadow huge dirigible hangars 88 Model Aviation LeTt nlgns Jim llICkBtt5 tuistrict IA vrg Jim Ricketts son AVPI Rod receiving Besanscon Award Don Smith great turnout scads door prizes great meal capped evening off Dave Herbert said clubs Toys Tots effort raised $42000 year Outstanding next weekend went Dallas TX Council meeting Im going use up column relating details will covered AMA News section item worth mentioning jay Gerber de livered latest film Its Control Line called Wired Action Its really great treatment aspects Control Line flying separate contest board has set up Indoor Im presently contacting people interested representing District X nominated Bev Wisniewski Su perior Service Award approved Council unanimously Bev has spent hours functioning CD working AMA booths trade shows some us have modelers Council meet ing attend Nats Executive Committee meeting held after Council meeting Shes committee has such inter est Control Line event shes oversee years Nats paid own way sit couple days later off Sacra mento meeting Sacramento Valley RC Club invited club Secretary Gary Workman picked up airport member Bill Hobbs good talk drove meeting meeting introduced John Pief club President later spent night Johns house made early rising get airport sure want thank him hospitality Back meeting sold out Building Fund materials took orders club donated $100 fund members bought another $125 worth Howard Baldwin bought gold patch $50 Henry Sasvielle Donald Alexander gave $25 silver ones Bob Evans bought bronze showed club Indoor film AMA has available really went couple days later attended noon time meeting Aerospace Club Theyre diverse group modelers saw Pete Young good Free Flighter Keith Trostle good Free Flight Control Line meet ing invited Harry Apoian RC flier note installed officers 1982 luncheon meeting Later evening attended meeting Thunderbugs Free Flight club thats strange Thats club belong Despite meetings attend find time club usually couple nights later attended nual awards banquet Free Flight Model Airplane Association Southern California high point winners year honored Bob White Open winner Jay Humelbaugh Senior Mike Keller Junior winners Bakersfield Flying Team team champions year barely beat out Max Men barely beat out Thunderbugs really close three way race year Thunderbugs honored club high point winners function lrv Aker won Open honors Jason Kendy Senior winner didnt have Junior club year showed group new Indoor film loved new AVP San Diego Al Williamson reports hes received Building Fund ma terials ready eager sell wants drop clubs San Diego area give him invite also wants visit flying fields please send him map site goes Free Flight guys down too AVP Arizona Bob Reynolds re ports owns gold patch now also selling Building Fund materials Look him up buy International Miniature Aircraft Asso ciation IMAA has new Director District 10 has same boundaries name Jim Alley address 3004 Hillside Drive Burlingame CA Phone him 415 347-9328 keep mentioning Building Fund Please donate help lower amount indebtedness well have incur donation $50 will get name honor scroll new building need AMA display booth drop line want attend meetings contact Ill see what can work out Thermals Alaska o ana on ngron XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 Aaaocane VicePsieienss Al caiwr 1607 S von Elm Pocarello ID 83201 Gary Fuller 3050 Rinerwood Juneau AK 99801 Bruce Nelson 807 C Vinksbug St. 5pokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline ID Boa 623 Kiamath Fails OR 97601 chic Younq 29020 1st Ave 5. 34 Federal Way WA 98003 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main Sn. Redmond WA 98052 Congratulations GARY FULLER new Associate Vice-President Alaska Gary will able get around areas talk faithful address 3050 Riverwood Dr Juneau AK 99801 anxious hear fliers Alaska what doing events coming up what problems have Speaking problems latest Mid night Sun RC Club flyer descrip tion January 1 1982 fun fly temperature started 300F warmed way up 160F Sounds like flying Montana Anyway have few descriptions winter flying year hopefully read wont have worry about until next year make sure batteries charged keep warm between flights Nothing like cold suck charge out flight pack Put some skis old faithful try out white stuff quite good water flying does have its fun aspect Northwest Expo number history Bob Pfeiffer crew Mount Ranier RC Society applauded putting best show northwest has seen Bob said next year eill better Its hard see things going during two days show planes cars boats manufac turers swap shop meetings just lot nice people talk Next year may add place show some films outside things plague begin ning enterprise superb effort As soon get results etc will printed column models dis play covered aspects hobby Peanut Giant Scale Unfortunately didnt get look models much would like have what saw very well done going try talk Bob add ing seaplane/floatplane category next year comments As noted earlier Scale Internats will held Reno week 13th June Unfortunately wont able go Instead plan attend THE SPOKANE SCALE INTERNAlS will held June 11 12 13 Spokane unfortu nate situation schedules two fine events same weekend event Spokane US Scale Masters Champion ship rounds information get touch Dick Carson Bruce Nelson E 807 Vicksburg Spokane WA 99208 Things happening District XI Northwest Drizzle Circuit finale set Mahlon Sweet Airport Eugene OR April 18 CL alive well Northwest May 29-30 Northwest Regional CL Championships will held Eugene OR Contact Mike Hazel 1040 Windemere Dr NW Salem OR 97304 contest will contain classes UC contest flying cant compete go watch wire-fliers thing ZiIlah Fun Fly has set May 15-16 dont have info write Valley Aero Modelers 1111 Fruitvale Yakima WA 98902 will certainly fill what promises another great get-together contest According Ralph Cooney Q-500 championship race will first Sunday May Boeing Hawks field Kent WA Formula 1 will start April races Kent Boise Calgary Boundary Bay same weekend Ralph also said may Q-500 racingat Albany OR spring summer As soon get contest list will little definite about dates As written Indoor meet Hills boro full swing Unfortunately annual Indoor get-togethers sponsored Barnstorm ers RC Club have victim increased use gym larger groups Perhaps next year can find de pendable site works Zillah site two Pattern conteststhe first April second August September writing exact dates known Dave Mullens Editor Skywriter newsletter Seattle Skyraiders have contest tentatively scheduled May 1 Boeing Kent site Stunt Fast Rat seem events Also Washington State Control Line Championship Contest will held weekend following Labor Day Contact Dave location Idaho Expo scheduled first weekend May will held Twin Falls what Ive heard has first class show promises continue to go see should District XI meeting during Expo will probably take place Saturday pm Al Culver Idaho AVP will probably run iL want something printed just re member lag time write it appears print Bye now HAPPY FLYING May 198289 JUNIOR DAUMA TAKES OFF Two issues ago stated about time launched serious effort direct assistance Juniors beginners ages encourage newcomers hobby/sport/art last issue forma tion association effect direct assistance announced BAMA BEGINNING AERO MODELERS ASSOCIA TION has spread its wings taken off climbing PURPOSE OF BAMA aims once again 1 find out become recognized group 2 give central theme bit backbone already assisting individual ways offer some overall guidance new assisting beginners 3 source information having want instruct groups send questions members answer immediate aims sophis ticated plans will developed progress Since Associaiton independent has no funds Academy Model Aeronautics grants industry civic groups quite necessary cover costs time primarily postage printing membership fees An annual membership costs $10 covers receipt 10 issues BAMAs newsletter Star Skippers over 12 month longer period RESPONSE HAS BEEN GOOD Quite batch letters has received response seven questions asked March 82 issue addition mailed out form letter discussing BAMA its aims several modelers across country already actively assisting beginners received back interesting letters along membership checks off good start want join us Please send membership checks BAMA care Ed Whitten above address RAY ROBERTS BERKELEY HALL SCHOOL PROGRAM Ive correspondence Ray off good years Early taught model airplane class Berkely short term elective program Model Aeronautics now its second full year part schools regular curriculum grades four through six co-educationally Berkeley Hall possibly school country schedule such classes Ray naturally has found exhilarating experience plan keep record experiences third year fourth grade students have finished sixth grade will able develop course study lesson plans etc Ray hopes will encourage other school administrators indoctrinate model aeronautics present curricula basic objectives pro gram develop curriculum will 1 Maintain attention span 9 12 year olds 2 Accommodate levels apparent normal mechanical dexterity 3 system progression will take nine year old noiice bring him up level ma turity subject field 4 Keep loss materials factor down workable mini mum 5 Develop appreciation follow ing directions photographs included just tiny elimose going Kecently 1-eoruary Mn Ivir ISOOC[LS conducted workshop Southern Re gional Meeting California Association Independent Schools About 25 30 school administrators attended class en titled Flying High Model Aeronautics Other workshops such titles Teaching Art History Secondary Level Microcomputers Secondary School What does mean means model aeronautics subject belongs ED WHITTEN f 0 Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 can schools Write directly Ray Roberts wish learn about program address Berkely Hall School 1600 Mulholland Drive Los Angeles CA 90049 ONE ANSWER OF MANY March issue seven ques tions What wrong current style models contests events con tests themselves Grant Carson Newport RI comments Free Flight First states Grant events rules Juniors same others ac tually little need multitude events complex rules Juniors Con sider Coupe dHiver rules Some Juniors cant compute areas dont have scale weigh out 10 grams rubber couldnt get 70 gram model 10 grams rubber fly anyway Grant suggests drastic re duction number events complexity rules Juniors As ex ample asks us consider following Rubber Eventup three flights allowed Longest flight counts No restrictions weight areas minimum flight times other events same Power allowing engine run displacement Tow Line Glider allowing length tow line Flying Scale power judging Mooney rules smaller contests Mr Carson feels events could combined Ye editor also thinks unlimited number official flights warranted too Second Grant goes age difference within Junior ranks makes big difference ability compete nine year old simply cannot compete same basis 13 year old suggests handicapping based age ple 10 seconds added best flight year younger oldest Junior Again ye editor ll surprised what difference good tutoring makes regardless age Third Juniors thrive recognition getting model fly deserves recogni tion Junior gets model fly contest deserves some reward simple medal ribbon such recreation directors use Ye editor time EVERY entrant down very last tempt should get name listed official results thanks Grant lots good ideas ** ** BEGINNING AERO MODELERS AS SOCIATION needs both financial help assistance answering questions Now time join See again next month 90 Model Aviation FLIGHT
Edition: Model Aviation - 1982/05
Page Numbers: 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90
r Synopsis --1/30/82 Executive Council Meeting following summarizes actions winter AMA Executive Council meeting Dallas TX copy official minutes may obtained upon request AMA Headquarters available approximately May 15 minutes will become official after Council review next Council meeting April should noted unless indicated otherwise President either abstained voting voted yes unanimous situations some Council member votes shown particular item member present time voting Note also items necessarily chronological order acted upon following Council members present John Grigg President Jim McNeill Secretary/Treasurer John Worth Executive Director Ed Izzo District 1 Vice-President John Byrne VP-2 Dave Brown VP-3 Chuck Foreman VP-4 Bill Mathews VP-5 Jim Sears VP-6 Hardy Brodersen VP-7 Ted White VP-8 Travis McGinnis VP-9 Jim Scarborough VP-i 0 Ed McCollough VP-i 1 Also attending following Associate Vice-Presidents Don Krafft District 1 Ed Perez Larry Sartor District 8 Guests attending Bev Wisniewski Mr Mrs Jay Gerber Mr Mrs M Hester Lee Renaud Scott Kalmus Dick Sonheim Ed Turner Homer Smith 1 VP Replacement President noted Horrace Cain former Vice-President AMA District 6 resigned January 22 accordance Bylaws effect time Associate Vice-President Jim Sears Burgin KY automatically named District 6 VP based previous Executive Council decision 2 Bylaws President also noted Bylaws changes previously submitted AMA Leader members con sideration officially approved effec tive January 25 3 Runoff Election announced Jim McNeill won over Horrace Cain almost 2 1 margin therefore new Executive Vice-President chief financial officer AMA accordance Bylaws changes established new title place former Secretary/Treasurer position 4 November Minutes Following some dis cussion clarify previous meeting min utes effect deletion 40 lb model weight limit correct via modi fication AMA Safety Code meet ing minutes approved unanimously three abstentions Districts 5 6 8 5 Reports heard following Executive Vice- President financial Jim McNeill Contest Coordination J Byrne Nats Procedures C Foreman Scholarships H Brodersen Nats Executive Committee H Smith Frequency Committee J Worth Building Fund V Mankowski 6 Film Projects AMA film producer Jay Gerber reported 1981 film com pleted Control Line 1982 film Free Flight underway President Grigg noted need increase film produc tion portion budget unchanged $10000 since 1971 motion increase budget $1 5000 ap proved unanimously District 8 abstained President directed unused portion annual budget carried over year used same purpose also noted J Byrne Councils monitor film projects appointed Byrne Chairman Dave Brown Jim Sears a new committee make recommendations regarding future film projects also noted new film concern ing 1980 Indoor World Championships purchased copies now available through AMA film Library service 7 Nomination Procedures Following brief report C Foreman subject deferred Standing Rules position meeting agenda 8 HQ Review motion made have Council committee visit HQ twice 82 interview employees during day visit An amendment require com mittee work through appropriate manage ment levels defeated 5 5 for2 3 5 7 10 6 agaiiist1 4 6 9 11 3 abstained 8 ED EVP basic motion re jected 1 1 2 against except 4 Note Discussion indicated previous review HQ operations involved series documents known Filley reports culminated evaluation Council committee request Foreman have reports circulated current Council approved President withdrawn after meeting Foreman concurrence President continued page 80 AMA Scholarship Winners-- 1981 Scholarship Committee has nounced names 1981 winners AMA scholarships Fifteen names sub mitted consideration Committee selected six people receive awards follows Peter Bauer$1000 Mitchell Robbins$1000 Dale Doty$750 Cliff Telford $500 William Brown$500 Barry Zeigenfuse$500 Grand Total awards 1981 $4250 twice dollar amount awarded 1980 increase line desire Executive Council provide meaningful assistance young modelers start college careers days high costs caused inflation Members Scholarship Committee Bob Stalick Chairman Albany OR Cliff Telford Bethesda MD Bob Underwood St Louis Betty Stream Long Beach CA John Worth Fairfax VA Nominations Academy Scholarship open mem ber meeting requirements should submitted appropriate forms available Joyce Hager AMA Head quarters As point interest year would like state Cliff Telford dis qualified himself voting considering submission Cliff Telford Jr Scholarship Committee recommends names Executive Council final approval rests board Peter Bauer Norridge IL receives $1000 help him tuition Illinois Institute Technology Chicago IL Peter mechanical engineering student has involved model aviation since seven years old recent Nats competition 1981 took first place Sport Scale Senior first place Precision Scale Senior Pre viously Peter has won awards Nats 1980 1979 1978 1977 having entered very first Nats 1971 ripe old age eight member Aero Angels Flying Club Chicago voted out standing member group 1980 Peter attended Loyola Academy Wilmette IL 1977 1981 graduation ranked number three out class 450 having grade average 96 extra curricu lar activities found time manage School Band three years named National Honor Society placed 14th competition sponsored Chicago Amencontinued next page May 198275 AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Secretary-Treasurer Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL 815 Fifteenth Street NW AERONAUTICSJ Washington DC 20005 Mitchell Mitch Robbins member Skymasters RC Club Rochester Ml has enjoyed aviation forms long time has successful models fields Pattern Pylon Scale contests addition Mitch holds private pilots license plans complete strumentation course progress com mercial certificate within few years enrolled University Michigan Ann Arbor Ml aerospace engineering student hopes becoming professional pilot after graduation model photo above one-sixth scale repreduction fathers 1948 Ryan Navion entirely scratch built over period three years fully detailed panel lines rivets equipped flaps sequenced retracts Mitch drew own plans remarkable project Attending Athens High School Troy Ml 1976 1980 graduated top 6% class grade point average 38 Named National Honor Society also won Physics Department Achieve ment Award class 1980 Dale Doty receives $750 towards ex penses Parks College Cahokia IL As Aerospace Engineering student Dale looking skies future life very active modeler several years belonged Hawaii Radio Control Club entered contests won several trophies last three years has completed 10 RC models six scratch built has designed own planes high school Dale named National Honor Soci ety still found time part music sports scenes playing softball being member percussion group worked Love Youth Choir Kailua High School Dale placed 18th class 418 grade point average 367 hopes special interest computer programming will great help him aerospace field Clifford Telford pictured below en rolled Georgia Tech will study electrical engineering very active student Walt Whitman High School Bethesda MD Cliff Year Book Photographer 1979 through 1981 won top prize school getting highest score MAA National Math Test found time take flying instruction will soon have pri vate license worked National Park Service three years part Adven ture Theatre Group also worked parttime audio technician professional band summer 1981 worked RS Systems built radio controlled models sale US Army As mem ber Prince Georges County RC Club has worker contests flown Pylon racers amassed long list contest successes crowned being youngest flier top 20 1980 Nats young man drive ambition model flier years Cliff will well Georgia Tech Another $500 award winner William Brown Appleton WI enrolled Uni versity Wisconsin Madison will study engineering Graduated Kimberly High School 1981 named member National Honor Society William established final grade point average 40 cant much better that! Active church photographer own darkroom musician school pep jazz band member brass choir placed first statewide competition William still found time long Valley Aero Modelers has active flier has entered several contests liking Radro Control also extends boats cars love outdoors expresses itself hunting fish ing archery mutual enjoyment model aviation has enabled Bill below father spend much spare time together basement also club meetings contests just plain old fun fivine check $500 has sent Penn State Barry Zeigenf use above help him along road electrical engineer ing degree Barry graduated Exeter Township Senior High School 1980 357 grade point average high school active wrestling member varsity team received award American Biological Institute academ ic excellence received another award Whos Among American High School students academic achievement served prom committee still found continued page 78 76 Model Aviation can Uflemical Society won letter Mathe matics outstanding participation over period four years Match Contest Team also demonstrated love music being part Academy Jazz Band Wind Ensemble Marching Band Sym phonic Band between times Peter Intramural Sports Captain Prssidsnts Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger Drive Lockport NY 14094 ELECTIONS ARE OVER long last have completed elec tions officers 1982-83 whatever terms end Jim McNeill returned office Secretary Treasurer now known Executive VicePresident primary duties chief finan cial officer AMA Unless future genera tions see fit revert majority vote count system have also seen last runoff election since newly revised Bylaws provide election plurality vote means whoever gets votes voted candidates will declared winner UNHAPPY/HAPPY NOTE want world know am sad about resignation Horrace Cain VP District VI Although Horrace obnoxious points view some absolutely loaded ideas better ment Academy Horrace loss Executive Council will felt trust will continue proffering good ideas happy side now have earlier Executive Council action Jim Sears represent ing District VI VP Having now sat through very long Council meeting Jim can assure District VI members will con tinue well represented Jim Horrace BYLAWS REVISIONS have just completed rather massive Bylaws revision already looking possibility few changes Noth ing massive just completed signifi cant enough warrant detailed study consider healthy situation people can look objectively open-mindedly improving rules operate Such situation present Executive Council Leader Members voted Bylaws questions just completed BAMA concerted effort aimed beginner aeromodeling being spearheaded Junior Flight Editor Ed Whitten Read column issue have desire help see fine hobby continue grow have desire give others thrill pleasure have gained hobby join Eds efforts subscription newsletter promise support people have written subject Ed trying put together coordinated pack age However cant alone needs support morally financially physi cally Wont lend hand WHITE WINGS Pushing commercial product thing AMA President ought column however stumbled across kit 15 paper airplanes interest suf ficiently piqued look further What found outstanding 15 designs included simple looking box can termed cute kids toys until look further made realize capable minute flights Still nothing warrant including column picked up instruction booklet included kit OUTSTANDING starts simple introduction description required tools materi alsscissors cutter ruler tweezers glue simple description airplane parts Inter esting Pages 6 through 8 teach cut out parts glue together very detailed manner Page 9 starts discussion finishing touches such surface alignment forming airfoil balancing getting prepared TEST flights Test flight flight instruction detailed shown adjust best flight WHY launch glider what happens certain adjustments what to correct bad conditions Page 20 teaches basics about lift thermals best find Page 22 shows ways store transport glider foregoing will certainly help beginner arrive page 23 INTRODUCTION TO PAPER PLANE DE SIGNS Basic aerodynamics made easy No easyunderstandable Pages 23 through 35 carry sufficient technical design informa tion warrant cost kit throw away paper airplanes dont fun want help kids learn adults too get kits AMA may soon stocking use clubs demonstration teams exhibit schools 4-H groups Scouts cant wait drop line Two Worlds International 500 Laurelwood Road Suite 9Santa Clara CA 95050 ITS ELECTRIFYINGLY QUIET Noise has probably caused demise flying fields other reason other reasons put together Mufflers helping ongoing development will cer tainly improve situation time Soaring enthusiasts have generally avoided lostfield syndrome setting up winch lines high-starts nuisance Several years ago electric power came forth possible noise cure evolved power low batteries heavy short-lived overall results fit toy line performing model aircraft During intervening years electrics used cars boats demands forced giant strides evolution process Folks time try electric again briefly attended electric contest California January can say electrics Gear boxes folding props powerful motors engines lighter batter ies add up performance Did notice words impressed Hauling out cloudy crystal ball will predict massive growth electric power during next five years flourishing contests JANUARY82 EXECUTIVE COUNCIL Lots fine discussion many items several interesting actions taken meeting started 9 am didnt complete until 1215 am night another endurance session aimed better ment Academy support its membership Some highlights follow have supporting teams FAI World Championship meets years have never fully supported reigning World Champ unless again tried out team successful gaining place team NOW WE DO Official nomination procedures 1982 approved now allow maximum three persons ballot office course plurality vote will elect write-ins will permitted past established technical committee noise Ed Izzo District VP Chairman has $5000 budget select own members committee aspects modeling committee attempt founding standards criteria con sidering differing problems area modeling have opinions matter want volunteer service committee can lend technical expertise write Ed address officer columns Bylaws provide Executive Council can establish define pri mary rest groups purposes compe tition presently have CL FF RC Scale action Executive Council door created fifth primary group basis different Outdoor Free Flight course means fifth contest board will come existence ever allow time comments inter ested parties have placed moratorium implementation action until close Spring Executive Council meeting May 198277 5JCfinyrouaCjJ6fivgrogress Executive VpPS Report Jim McNeiII Executive Vice-Prbsident 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 thousands modelers took time trouble write name ballot last November election stayed loyal January runoff humble thanks can express gratitude best way might say single member will best serve term dedication thanks also newsletter editors put plug newsletters Fred Komlosy Miami Drew Allen California editors between sincere appreciation know REALLY runs AMA Its home office employees Executive Director Its elected Coun cil fine President Its YOU members have final say run joint dont believe Want some proof Members decide will represent also set policies Remember last month talking about Bill Sievert Secretary Santa Clara CA Pioneer RC Club problems AMA renewals Okay Bill started screaming about AMA vouchers pointed out mailed back members lieu checks over-payments no indication might exchanged check cash AMA So changed John Worth reviewed policy Texas Council meeting other day reengineered credit VOUCHERS members convenience Thanks Bill Sievert best suggestions far year 1982 now plainly states voucher can mail back check option Members run Academy have es sentially closed organization 82000 model airplane enthusiasts run Contest Directors dont forget write district VP andexpress views new theory being explored auto matically expire ALL CD licenses periodically require written test reinstate ment Im opposed itwhat think month have important guest editorial Dr TR Passen Jasonville IN partial Control Line Dear urn / got issue MA today ss what Yepl NO COMBAT pages RC 4 pages CL article CL Ripe whats worse Bipe England Whats wrong American Bipes H dont get enoogh staff CL pub lished now ONE page Combat other month well thats too bad uess its what can expect RC-A MA egual representation RC promotion. ne complains get same old tired story AMA whining about sending CL team Sweden some place H its money anyhow 500 Combat dues times $30 eguals $30000 should pay trip Poland What suggest Has absolute power corrupted hired help beloved AMA Washington CL Combat getting shaft know know i Id willing bet AMA knows it. Sincerely Dr Passen Thank guest editorial Doc tor Im going get flap somebody likes Combat business nerve might question good Doctors arithmetic Im cowardly wont Anyway THANKS opinion Dr Passen way member MACA national organization per forms unusually fine job representing Combat fliers country American Combat CL teams good world international competition Shown above Mr Ronnie Kolter Birmingham RC Association fine RC flying Scale Mustang performs very well Free Flighters Control Line fliers drop out modeling few years come back via Radio Control knowledge skills usually far sharper average newcomer Meet Joe Harden used fly both FF CL now two years has practiced RC flying shown Quick-Fly powered blue-head ST-60 Joe quickly built necessary wooden jigs saddles hold models top flier enjoys hobby See next month. Scholarships continued page 76 time handle part-time jobs ranged mushroom factory worker gas station attendant electrical draftsman Since ar riving Penn State Barry maintaining 357 average made Deans list first term active member stitute Electrical Electronic Engineers relaxation plays racquetball Colonial Hills Club also follows model aviation hobby long list contest wins going back several years Barry took second place 1980 Nats OHL Glider Senior An bigger achievement new record set AA Gas Senior Class Category Ill five straight maxes score total 600244 points ahead second place finisher Presently Barry working part-time Pollack Research Design Chief Electrical Draftsman 78 Model Aviation Action uecember 11 I-Al meeting raris snows AMA rresiaent lana us voting aele gate left listening AMAer Ron Chidgey standing Chairman International Aero batic Subcommittee makes point Chidgeys left shown Chris Olsen United Kingdom John Worth Secretary overall aeromodeling committee FAI record breaking total 82 aeromodeling representatives over world attended annual meeting Executive Directors View treE John Worth AMA Executive Director 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 An Annual Report 1981 biggest membership year ever total 82642 members com pared 76397 1980 trend has continued 1982 over 63000 al ready recorded end February number chartered clubs also creased 1981 1511 compared 1432 1980 number sanctions issued AMA Headquarters 1981 1653 compared 1687 1980 Among 1981 sanctioned events 801 Class meets 44 Class B 375 AA 53 AAA two AAAA Free Flight Control Line also 25 Record Trials 36 FAI Team Selection Meets 24 Soaring Sanctions Among meets 30 Indoor 154 Control Line 201 Free Flight 873 Radio Control Twenty-four team members selected 1981 World Championships 1982 plus team managers three Speed three Aero batics six Team Race three Combat team members selected Control Line event Sweden plus three Indoor team members event Romania plus three Precision Scale three Sport Scale RC event Reno NV plus three Precision Scale team members Control Line event Russia 1981 World Championships USA RC Aerobatics team took first place Mexi co RC Soaring USA team won second AMAer Dwight Holley became World Champion Also 1981 Free Flight teams Nordic Glider Wakefield Rubber FAI Power competed Spain 1981 RC Soaring World Championships held Sacramento CA first time event held USA event hosted 12 countries 34 competitors 1981 Nationals held first time Seguin TX Despite excellent site relatively low entry less 1000 contestants still enough largest model meet world 1981 first year Indoor portion Nats held elsewhere West Baden IN successful well attend ed event AMA Contest Boards extremely busy 1981 voting 207 proposals rule changes six general 59 RC 75 Scale 38 CL 29 FF approving 139 Initial vote three General 48 RC 26 CL 41 Scale 21 FF also 129 established 1981 30 Free Flight 32 Indoor 61 RC Soaring 6 Control Line Eighteen World Record sanctions issued US modelers 1981 AMA HQ processed paperwork required contest board proposals national world records Definite progress made AMA RC Frequency Committee 1981 follow up action 1978 petition submitted FCC Committee members met FCC officials 1981 submitted supplementary data received positive indica tions 50 new RC frequencies may granted 1982 AMA Headquarters film library extremely busy 597 films circulated clubs others during 1981 new film produced added library Plane Place Perfect Day special film help obtain flying sites AMA participated HQ representation six major model industry trade shows 1981 IMS CA WRAMS NY Toledo OH Dallas TX MACS CA Chicago Expo IL also annual Hobby dustry Association HIA trade show Dallas TX addition AMA participated several non-modeling shows PR purposes Na tional Congress Aerospace Education San Antonio TX American Society Aerospace Education Seattle WA National Recreation Parks Association Minneapo lis MN Experimental Aircraft Association Fly-In Oshkosh WI 27 AMA Air Show Teams 1981 teams put 300 flying and/or mall shows 1981 AMA Executive Council met four times 1981Atlanta GA January Arlington VA April San Antonio TX August Arlington VA November 1981 first year some new officers Executive Council position President John GriggLockport NY former ly VP Council VP District II John ByrneBayside NY served Council previously VP VIII Ted White Bedford TX As AMA Executive Director acting further interests AMA other orga nizations served 1981 official board member pay following National Aeronautic Association Federation Aeronautique Internationale American Socie ty Aerospace Education National Association Rocketry behalf AMA participated aviation aeromodel ing events traveling total 106 days ever 20 years AMA service Meanwhile new Assistant Executive Direc tor Vince Mankowski available oversee HQ office road major undertaking Academy 1981 raise funds AMA Headquarters building built 1982 land pur chased December 10 1 980 Pins patches plaques promotional stickers pro duced advertise building fund Industry support very good end Decem ber building fund collected over $50000 donations pledges antici pated will new quarters end 82 AMA DC Frequency Committee Test Team Gets Together Walt Good W3NPS Dick Jansson WD4FAB compare notes flight test equipment used evaluating AMA 900 MHz RC trials Walt will using ASW1 7 Sailplane model Dick will using RC design called Royal Rudderbug Both models will initially use 53 MHz control 900 MHz gear carried passenger evaluate characteristics Flying Sites It always interesting read comments people have done thing would like kind like refer ring road map check out route want follow least know what final destination going Well would like share some observations made variety AMA chartered clubs Billings MT think educa tional program may prove biggest thing can younger modelers also use opportunity discuss model ing civic officials speak before groups spread hobby/modeling information through press TV radio Nashville TN keep local interest alive keep club growing active emphasize benefits modeling offers youth tell world what doing Lexington KY use DMI ap proachdemonstrated modeling interest results have large club membership willingness work cause ade quate publicity big factor getting flying sites AMA insurance Detroit Ml Control Line site result determination work patiently city fathers appreciate respect group drive purpose ideas - long dont force ideas May 198279 Effective communication twoway street AMAs non-paid volun teer officers doing utmost make AMA kind organiza tion members wish thoughts contained pages month yours arent apt known unless writeto AMA vice-president district representative associate vice-president area Complete communications linkwrite too often also participate programs Recreation Department promote model building young people Phoenix AZ City sponsored series Get Know City ap peared before pose question can kids fly model airplanes Persistence got Recreation Department involved advisory group formed group worked out sites could used hours could used engine size recommendations new site approved letter sent neighbors giving details hobby defined program listed names Advisory Committee invited come watch flying activities Tulsa OK kept losing fields development decided locate piece property could rent lucky enough find 80 acre field farmer would rent crop price problem finance improvements wanted Control Line circles takeoff strips used what treasury money andthen ran contests raise rest could improve site stages owe lot equipment manufacturers donate prizes concession people give us per centage hard work mem bers New Orleans LA owe site careful campaign hours personal contact work hours letter writing could get anywhere Parks Board worked mayor prominent citizens board commissioners AMA site insurance key item acceptance project club furnished site materials Parks Board agreed perform labor backing promi nent businessmen mayor site became reality have training program new fliers invite spectators participate Manitowoc WI owe site cooperation City Recreation Depart ment Jaycees Optimist Club support got groups presented case simply great explained needs careful pressure anyone permanent location has strengthened club people have worked fly ing site committees found flying site above comments must have ring truth clubs looking field can say situation individual approach can best determined local club No magic answers just concentration analysis determination point want make state ments listed above current news fact recent news Actually date back 1962-63but com ments applicable today AMA library wedug up series articles appeared American Modeler topic what clubs doing get keep flying sites early 1960s felt relative newcomers hobby/sport might enjoy learning some things have remained constant AMA stands ready assist manner materials will help pre pare good presentation site authori ty Let us know problem give us chance work along Thanks Geoff Styles No Competition Newsletter An unprecedented situation has resulted Competition Newsletter being mailed separately month Extra pages CN due inclusion complete Con test Calendar ever plus advertising pages magazine ever before caused emergency situation printer could accommodate extra pages split mailing decided upon rather deleting pages information articles same situation may also prevail next month meantime another printer being sought greater capacity Synopsis continued page 75 9 World Champion Support Grigg re quested financial support AMA 1980 CL Precision Aerobatics world champion same extent AMA team members 1982 world championships Sweden unani mously approved except financial aid champion attend usual team prac tice session excluded because would team member 10 Barrera Museum Worth reported Russ Barrera museum collection successfully packed stored during January eventual delivery new HQ building 1983 within budget previously ap proved President noted need museum committee directed subject museum acquisition policy curators duties placed Spring Coun cil meeting agenda 11 Magazine Subscriptions Pros cons discussed concerning possibility 12 months magazine service members vs current policy subscription expiration end membership term No action taken following general agreement magazine benefit membership rather subscription reduced rates available partial year member ship provided member renews end first year 12 Surplus Trophies agreed list should sent HQ VPs AVPs February concerning availability excess Nats trophies AVPs work through VPs concerning desired district 13 Nats RadiaL Foreman requested guid ance concerning whether retain sell old model walkie-talkies used Nats operations Based Council agreement policy keep Nats intact location whenever possible also used US hosted world championships President directed HQ keep radios budget maintenance pro portion relative use Nats WC events 14 Special Member Problems Following discussion previous Council action agreed basic decision concerning membership renewal would continued Concerning another problem involving con fusion over late year membership rates agreed member concerned would accepted previous rate 15 CD Term Limitation Other noting some people feel Contest Directorrating retention should based continuing active service no action taken 16 HO PR Proposal Following discussion Executive Directors report Presi dent directed implementation proceed budget organizational structure sent Council least two weeks advance next Council meeting 17 HO FCC Coordinator Discussion noted various suggestions addition staff member coordinate RC frequency matters no specific action taken President requested however current head new RC manufacturers associa tion copied except committee communications designated chairman AMA Frequency Committee 18 Safety Committee review status committee showed since intended chairman declined accept appointment no replacement offered President asked recom mendations new chairman made time next Council meeting including inputs rest committee 19 Film/Equipment List As requested last Council meeting Worth presented list motion picture film equipment owned AMA custody AMAs film producer Copies distributed Council members 20 VP Films President directed future copies AMA films provided VPs upon Council action should include appropriate addition film library budget cover cost such extra copies However VPs given priority borrowing copies HQ film library necessary no rental charge 21 Fund Raising Policies Procedures Executive VP McNeill asked re port next Council meeting concerning future projects also concerning HQ interest bearing investments 22 Special Dues Rates Following discus sion problems concerning handi capped disabled fixed incomes no action taken because difficulty defining administering categories previous committee consideration special memberships no recommendations noted member Cain no longer Council Grigg appoint ed Sears 6 Mathews 5 continue committee effort 23 Special Interest Groups Noting committee lost member Smith since election Grigg appointed McCollough 11 place Brown 3 reported committee questionnaire should used annual submission special interest groups order continue recog nition AMA also advised group qualified under previous criteria need make in-person presentation obtain recognition group rejected committee could appeal Council Also in-person presenta tion opportunity should provided group prior discontinuance recognition also noted review committee should composed Council members officers group being consid ered Brown noted would present specific proposal approval spring Council meeting Further discussion concerning rights privileges special interest gorups de ferred until next meeting 24 Industry Presentation Lee Renaud invited President address Council concerning RC industry views AMA activities advised RC equip 80 Model Aviation ment manufacturers association formed would operate within HIA organizational structure noted new group enjoyed very successful meeting three weeks earlier California AMA Frequency Committee members AMA Executive Director repre sented meeting industry partici pants supported AMAs proposal FCC RC frequencies applauded Frequency Committees effort Renaud also asked AMA help policing use new frequencies recommended addition HQ staff technically competent person coordinate efforts involving new frequency matters also noted individual opinion AMA should have discount adver tising its magazine although acknowl edged modelers apparently agree 25 FAI Delegate Grigg described need permanent US voting delegate international aeromodeling committee ClAM term least three years pref erably five regardless changes pres idency Discussion indicated need Bylaws change transfer authority appointment President Coun cil motion effect approved 10 2 favor except District 10 VP Executive VP Meanwhile Grigg noted George Buso NY would delegate during presidency 26 RC Contest Boards After noting Bylaws change would necessary permit establishment separate contest boards RC Aerobatics Pylon Soaring etc motion recommend Bylaws Com mittee draft such change did pass 5 for2 3 10 ii EVP 5 againsti 5 9 ED PR 3 abstained4 6 7 Note- order make change would have neces sary define RC activity primary category modeling 27 Indoor Contest Board After discus sion indicated Indoor should recognized primary category its own contest board motion accomplish within 60 days approved unanimously 28 Legal Assistance proposal AMAs legal counsel develop litigation package approximately $4000 means RC clubs counter deliberate interference efforts approved President after noting cost would come AMA Frequency Committees already approved budget com mittee chairman recommended ex penditure 29 FCC Licenses No action taken following discussion concerning whether AMA should accept responsibility issu ance RC licenses given authority FCC noted HQ could necessary 30 Recording Equipment possibility Council members being provided re cording dictating equipment interaction HQ discussed no action taken 31 Associate Members new type membership proposed discussion consideration deferred until next meeting 32 SAM Championships designation AAAA 1982 annual meet Society Antique Modelers approved unanimously 33 Sargent Petitions Grigg appointed committee Brown chairman Izzo Broder sen make specific recommendations next Council meeting regarding several peti tions previously submitted Bob Sargent District 3 34 Standing Rules Nominating Pro cedures portion supplement laws revised several detail changes approved 10 1 favor except District 7 against Districts 1 6 abstained Note revised procedures will apply 1982 election will pub lished elsewhere next months issue AMA News 35 Nats Briefing Homer Smith Chair man Nats Executive Committee advised Council final decisions concerning 82 Nats event locations would made next day options severely limited asked understanding appre ciation supportive acceptance whatever decisions resulted 36 FF Site Selection Following extensive discussion explanations difficulties involved finals site selection FF team programs Grigg requested Foreman 4 provide written report subject Presidential consideration next pro gram 37 Muffler/Noise Levels Discussion indi cated general agreement AMA should doing something specific minimize effects noise problems flying sites motion establish technical committee noise $5000 budget Ed Izzo recruit committee members defer tasks approved 9 4 fori 2 3 7 9 10 ii ED EVP against4 5 6 8 38 Dues Moratorium motion re quire new Open member beginning 1983 pay registration fee $10 addiiton normal dues means avoid dues increases existing members failed vote 2 10 for2 ii against 13567 89 10 ED EVPabstianed4 39 Alcohol Ban motion disqualify anyone sanctioned competition ex hibition has alcoiholic beverages nar cotic agents flight line pit areas further possibility membership expul sion initially approved 7 6 fori 2 4 6 7 ii PR against3 58 10 ED EVP abstained9 Following further discussion concerning problems enforcement motion reconsider matter approved unanimously revote original motion failed 2 10 for2 11 against others except 6 abstained Therefore original action cancelled 40 McEntee Fund approved un animously amount has held escrow AMA years Howard McEntee Memorial Fund trans ferred Building Fund suitable plaque displayed new AMA HQ subject accpetance fund trustees W Good B Smith j Worth 41 FAI Nats directed Nats Executive Committee events included Nats after 1982 normally held world championships events Committee study subject make recommendations Council 42 Presidential Functions Discussion pro duced suggestion President ac cepted monitor HQ response directives Council insure such items carried out 43 Credit Vouchers Following discussion concerning nature extent l-IQ use credit vouchers agreed except less full year memberships vouchers should have statement indicating voucher may exchanged check also vouchers would colored paper make prominent less easily lost forgotten about 44 Beginners Group noted BAMA Beginning Aero Modelers Associa tion announced Ed Whitten Junior Flight column Model Aviation magazine individual effort part rather official AMA activity Council agreed unanimously effort should given Council vote confidence Whitten should asked keep Council informed advance BAMA plans progress 45 Dealer Licenses After discussion dicated agreement desirable have arrangement whereby hobby shops could sell AMA licenses President di rected HQ prepare proposal next meeting details such arrangement 46 Business Advisors Committee Worth reported four five committee candi dates selected still looking someone accountant back ground Committee choices currently include attorney small business manager large business executive financial manager 47 Awards Fellowship Superior Service Award approved announcements made after presen tations made 48 Next Meeting two day meeting approved Toledo April 1 2 Note following meeting mail revote change location dates Washing ton DC May 1 2 change approved tonnecticut 0 Maine S Massachusetts 0 New Hampshire Rhode Island ont DISTRICT REPORT Ed Izzo District Vice-President 483 Fiske St Holliston MA 01746 Amciate Vic-Pusidnts Robert C Brodeur 405 Main Street NashuaNH 03060 Don Krafft P0 Box 152873 Herituqe Ln. DssburyMA02332 Al Novotnik4 Beverly P1 Norwalk CT 06850 Don Raab 113 Pairview Ave Rutland VT 05701 would like give observations first Council meeting attended Dallas May 198281 FLYING NEAR AIRPORTS BE CAREFUL Free Flight Radio Control flying near airports situation might involve possibility models being vicinity full-scale aircraft operations must avoidedor conducted eliminate dangerous situations Models should flown proximity fuji-scale aircraft unless flier has someone else him sole purpose watching full-scale aircraft supervising flying prevent accident possibilities meeting conjunction Hobby Industry Association meeting will read details Council meeting another area magazine first im pression AMA good hands light things have hearing about over past couple years can con scientiously say Council made up representatives have earnest inter est Academy members heart enough probing questioning Council members insure right action taken programs Academy matters no way mean rubber stamp Coun cil Its conducted businesslike manner attempt achieve maximum accom plishments under one-day time period Although lot material discussed feel highlights action taken follows 1 Reorganizing Flying Site Aid Directors function incorporate public relations responsibility therefore giving proper help emphasis modeling clubs will given proper direction public relations acquiring keeping fly ing sites 2 The appropriation funds legal department will supply plan action docu mentation flying clubs encounter de liberate frequency interference outside sources 3 The awarding AAAA status SAM Championships held July 3rd 4th 5th District relationship discussion George Armstead turn invited attned Cham pionships awards dinner 4 The Council established Technical Noise Committee am pleased have chosen Chairman am putting together plans proposals soliciting aid endeavor am open suggestions help source along lines Appointments have reappointed George Higgins Control Line Contest Board mem ber District Club Activities contacted Ara Dedekian Wing Busters Model Club attend meeting CLAN Control Line Association New England held Manny Pimentals house George McGinnis member group stated Control Line alive active New England after sitting through meeting reviewing activity schedule year can verify fact club has scheduled Club 15 Goodyear April 4th air racing event April 18th held Whitman/ Hanson Regional High School would rec ommend Control Liners District attempt attend latter event Upcoming Events Cliff Piper informed Kennebec Valley Model Aviators will holding club rally Knights Co lumbus Hall Route 201 Augusta ME Sunday March 7th 9 am 4 pm Although column will appear too late reading attend would like comment have full day activi ties scheduled speakers John Grigg President AMA yours truly Clubs vicinity will exhibiting expect good meeting whereby activities displays will make very interesting day modelers informed Mike Hoeffler Central Massachusetts RC Modelers March 26th 27th will conduct exhibit Auburn Mall Auburn MA would like include column activities being conducted clubs necessary receive information well advance will released time cover activity As may know information column required approximately five weeks before publication also informed Fred Zealor Presi dent Cape Ann Model Club will having first dinnei- dance March 27th Kings Grant Inn Beverly MA addition have scheduled mall show North Shore Shopping Center Peabody MA April 22nd 24th Hamilton Tony Bole invited speaker South County Flying Circus meeting held March 15th Chariton MA Hope see modelers area meeting last itemin first column men tioned would like see brochure published insurance benefits Lo hold discovered Academy does have sample brochure entitled Facts About AMAs Insurance would suggest clubs obtain some distribute membership ** ** ** ** * * * ***** *** ** *** * DONT FLY CL MODELS NEAR POWER LINES New Jersey 0 New York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II JicePresident 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 Aaindeteradeea Pete 6anchni 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10706 Frank Oreech 9 Willow Ave. Piscataway NJ 08354 Honk Uk. 40 Cory Dr. Toms River NJ 06753 Adam Sattlee 50 Randi Rd. No A- Schenectady NY 12309 Waft Throne208 Windemere Rd Syrscrjse NY 13219 Second District Thoughts favorite district has another first its credit largest AMA chartered club membership-wise InterState Model Flying Club Bear Mountain NY less six months old al ready has 406 members going strong progress report having explained phenomenon earlier edition column Another major achievement report proudly fact District II has reached second place amount cash contri butions AMA Building Fund Keep up good work District Twoers Much credit due dedicated AVPs unre mitting promotional efforts George Buso Anyone has ever Rhinebeck NY WW Classic contests Mid-Hudson RC Club will recall beaming countenance combined ready friendly outstretched wel coming hand George Buso Hyde Park NY Back 1975 during first term VP appointed George member National RC Contest Board District II responsible post served distinction until chose step down put give someone else opportunity serve Now George Buso has ap pointed official voting delegate AMA FAI-CIAM convenes Europe cannot think better choice Con gratulations George BAMA This abbreviation Beginning Aero Modelers Association idea Ed Whitten outstanding District II AMA member noted Indoor flier Ed also conducts Junior Flight de partment magazine wherein will elaborate project Hence shall leave him merely record appreciation Ed has done continues youthful model ers seem eternally proud District II its super modelers Well AM hasten add however youth model ing has also well served Charles Hampson Grant District Frank Zaic District X formerly however District II Indoor Contest Board Having received considerable mail subject successful ly moved Executive Council Jan uary 30th Dallas TX meeting adopt resolution establishing first time separate distinct Contest Board deal exclusively Indoor competition sin cerely hope trust development will serve dissipate entirely dispel much discontent has manifest past shall identify Dis trict II board member next report Dues Increases Like death taxes probable some dues increases will always us am opposed principle plan scheduled period ic cycle dues upping last increase large measure necessitated need showing true AMA solvency favor acceptable credit rating vital financing Building Program re lating new home Reston VA move mandated skyrocketing rents have plaguing us Washington DC long run AMA membership will benefit financially two major respects 1 an escape increasingly heavy rental burden requiring frequent dues increases 2 investment highly valuable piece real estate substantial growth area Sixth CNYMAA Symposium Central New York Model Aircraft Association has done again Its symposium February 6th could desired year seminars recorded video tape task force local university cluding District II membership meeting chaired meeting shared TV lenses AMA Prexy John Grigg District VP Ed Izzo local AVP Walt Throne Fran Worth President CNYMAA intro duced us assemblage questions posed AMA members attendance hope answered satisfactorily answered panel ARCS banquet followed semi nars usual enjoyable experi ence featured special awards Much credit its success due AVP Walt Throne club President Larry Apps Dave Mathewson always George Marsh Fran Worth directed symposium year deserves particular congratulations tough job well done What Price Safety quote Item 2 list proposed field rules appearing February 1982 issue ERMAC Plane Crazy 82 Model Aviation News newsletter Edison Recrea tion Model Airplane Club Edison NJ follows 2 Positively no alcoholic beverages allowed also received letter president New York club complained personally behalf fellow club member regarding cover photo November 1 981 issue Model via tion taken Seguin TX Nats Scale event individual flight line shown holding what described can well-known brand beer get copy take look complaint registered critical PR stand point rather calling attention undesirability allowing possession beer other alcoholic beverages flight line AMA sanctioned contest Nats no less I-low feel about complaint basis Please drop line let us know As judged Pattern very Nats temperatures high 11 8 degrees can tell can cold beer would have sure tasted mighty good survived ice water soda however strict observance USPJA unwritten code judicial behavior establish purity rather preserve integrity face low scores time time obliged bestow Foggy Lens Department May 17 1981 Jersey Coast Sport Fliers held contest Thompson Park Jamesburg NJ shot made Bud Roane Mel Therien occunving udges chairs camera caught Dick Smith Rochester NY STARS Spangled Rally Olean NY July 25 1981 Dick District II Contest Coordinator RC Glider Pylon Racing lens caught Joseph Micalizzi AVP District V resident Fajardo PR visited Romano Garabello Memorial Meet PARCS Floyd Bennett Field NY GEAR UP AND LOCKED Ohio oyluania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Ausociat Vica-Preaidanta Joe Ciben 36980 Valley Forge Dr Solon OH 44139 Francis Fluliarty 504 211 St Vienna WV 26101 Corky Heitman SR 108 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St. Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Shalkey 217 Euclid Aw. Scottdale PA 15683 WANTED violin case condition presence instrument immaterial may need carry equipment next Council meeting last Council meeting beaut holes shot ideas came away feeling like pin cushion knew going days proposed separating RC contest boards Aerobatic Racing Soaring contest boards shot down due its being contrary Bylaws yet very next subject separate Indoor portion FF its own contest board passed unanimously could have made motion sun rise east next day would have defeated prob ably just well Council members unable fly home next day due bad weather Late Council meeting quietly licking wounds John Byrne Dis trict II VP got up made motion prohibit alcoholic beverages AMA sanc tioned contests first thought kiddingjust trying get final jab before adjourning realized serious nearly fell out chair amazement turned shock few minutes later vote taken passed vote ensuing discussion enforce legal ramifications defining flight line flight line FF contest What about Indoor meet etc comical best did result reconsideration matter vote defeated motion 10 2 hard time voting lo cation site next Council meeting ended up scheduled tor Toledo OH April 1 2 tow up air proposed changing Washington DC May 1 2 due problems midweek meeting Council members general confusion meet ing major trade show Once meeting adjourned few us decided stop bar drink before retiring arrival found bar closing perfect way end type day retrospect after reviewing notes plane way home since home find fact accomplished goals meeting least able lay groundwork few pet projects such making training films help newer members learn build fly etc firm belief such films will cornerstone around future growth modeling will built hate use reference ad mission running late again month does time go think last issue April 82 Model Aviation con tained some very interesting articles relative youth beginner programs particular article John Worths column page 77 column Travis McGinnis page 84 article entitled Flew Flew Soapbox section page 93 very interesting referred RC flight Juniors contrast letters iiJunior Flight column page 86 severe conflict thinking arises iiJunior Flight considers CL and FF starting point feel strongly attract Juniors model aviation must start focus much attention RC CL FF successful Sure expensive complicated difficult demanding todayis kids being brought up world computers color TV video recorders video games thrilled mystique flight amazement elec tricity marvel radio growing up operating equipment adults saw science fiction Buck Rogers kids must aim programs todays kids successful attracting todays kids model aviation programs successful kids working say should decrease way efforts areas obviously need programs among financially able handle RC inter est strictly areas believe larger group kids out would much quickly attracted model aviation through RC have financial capability start level After have priced Atari lately Carl Wheeley just called wondering column Id better get off horn mail thank goodness express mail Ill probably get lot flack about col umn thats way month has gone See ya Toledo May 198283 Personal Note John Franke Euuor Limerick Lines active member 1000 Islands RC Modelers has retired moving North Carolina District IIs LOSS District IVs GAIN best John Delaware District Columbia land h Carolina Virginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Aeaoaat Vie-Pegidansa Wayne Abernathy 9205 Carenclon 2 Upper Marlboro MO 20871 Bob Chausipine 206 Tipton Fld Newport News VA 23606 Howmd Crispin 611 Beechwood Charlottesville VA 22901 V Bill Helms 2000 Tyvola Road Charlotte NC 28210 Scorty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809 John Preston 7012 Elvira Court Falls Church VA 22042 Charles Spear 910 Holly Lane Mockuvilln NC 27028 last Executive Council meeting decided start Indoor Contest Board would like District IV Indoor fliers send names choices Dis trict IV Indoor Contest Board representative individual will represent District IVs Indoor flying interests desires will representative AMA district appointed group will named chairman think very good idea need recommendations soon possible / Editor Word has received President John Grigg has placed moratorium implementa tion Indoor Contest Board until after next Executive Council meeting last Council meeting asked Coun cil help promoting east coast site FAI Free Flight Team Selection finals As Free Flighters know team finals have held either out west California last three four times has caused lot east coast partici pants drop out program simply cause couldnt afford travel way California Well make long story short AMA Council did seem too interested except Hardy Brodersen Hardy has discussed problem FAI Site Selection Com mittee have said east coast can come up decent site 1984 will give serious consideration east coast FAI Team Selection finals Now its up start looking good site know will hard find good Taft doesnt have perfect does have reasonably decent have asked Bob Sifleet Joe Boyle push program find good site 1984 will can help Anyone else wants help please contact Bob Siflect Joe Boyle have two years get act together can try Also case dont know funds avail able help travel costs anyone qualified go team finals information funds contact Micheline Madison AMA Headquarters Also FAI participants District II Ill V would like join District IV help project 1984 east coast Team Selection finals please drop line Now time get nominations choice Vice-President Dis trict IV term 1983-85 Due new Bylaws change Vice-Presidents term will now run three years instead two nominations must hands AMA Headquarters no later middle July 1982 time clear whether will vote AMA President 1982 Council will extend current Presi dents term year get new three year program cycle started current President extended year will vote office 1983 present-time Executive Council voting implement program results may issue Model viation Whats Happening District IV Winston-Salem RC Club WSRC has nated $300 AMA Building Fund approximately 10% income clubs regular meetings decided club vote show support new AMA Headquarters Thanks WSRC largest donation club District IV far Radio Control League North Carolina clubs North Carolina should contact RCNC having membership drive also giving prizes club signs up new members RCNC First prize Kraft radio second prizeFalcon 56 third prizeelectric starter Greensboro Radio Aeromodelers May 23 Giant Scale Contest Grams trying raise money rebuild flyingsite date have raised $1375 still need about $1000 club members urged help First State RC Club thought might like know First State RC Club gets better participation club activities Point System point system has established executive committee encourage members participate club activities end year awards will given will include free 1983 club membership high point winner Points awarded follows Field maintenance chairman20 membersiS 5 per cutting Chairman executive committeeiS membersi 0 Annual fun fly chairmaniS CDiS committee membersi 0 Team chal lenge chairmaniS participantsS Special events chairmaniS participantsi 0 Other committee chairmeniC membersS structorsS per student i per session Fun fly participantsS per monthly event News letter editor publisherlO Attend ancei per meeting Tidewater Model Soaring Society Big event combining FF RC CL coming May TMSS will joining Brainbusters Free Flight Norfolk Aeromodelers Con trol Line Clubs what looks like really major contest will held i 5th i6th May Petersburg Municipal Airport Control Line portion will AAA contest spread over both days FF RC Soaring events will Sunday 16th Soaring will Unlimited Two-meter Scale class Sailplanes Western NC Radio Control Society wish extend congratulations Carter Pounder nomination RCNC modelers Hall Fame Steve Davis recipient annual Walter Speliman Sportsmanship Award Chesapeake Bay RC Club Red Brick Day April 3rd CBRC will sponsor great Red Brick Fly-In Ardens Field Starting time will 12 noon Rain date Sunday April 4th Northern Virginia RC Club January 17th coldest day 45 years didnt stop 10 members NVRC parti cipating clubs annual Sno-Fli contest Bob Chatman CD club meeting week prior event promised members would snow before day contest Snow did dont think Bob requested iO0F temperature recorded dawn noon sun brought air up i 00F toler able happen masochist See photo above case wondering engines difficult start such cold weather swer prime lighterfiuld Hang theregood flying weather coming4~ Alabama Florida tgia issippi to Bitt V Suulh tarelina essee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 35209 12051 879-5500 Aoaat VcPnadsss John Gorday 115 Bayberry Lane Jackson MS 29212 Richurd Jackson 108 Thornle Charleston Heights SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 922 Bunyan Deiray Beach FL 23444 Pillip McDowell 5621 Rolling Fork Dr. Nashville TN 37205 Joseph Micalizzi SR 0086B Boo 1532 Fuiardo PR 0064 Cd Moorman 70 Fifth St. Shalimur FL 32579 Hurry Sherom P0 Boa 4506 Birmioghom AL 35206 Tom Thacker 2390 Lawre,cevle Hwy L Decatur GA 20002 feature article Chattanooga NewsFree Press referred Radio Controlled model airplanes chance escape world flight article also quoted Earl Davis saying engineering career came out 84 Model Aviation nown anove wgtn some ot mneir mouwo 0 I us saus Un true members Northern Virginia RC Club Less ragni Bob Scott Tommy ocorn DOD Chatman Bill Cann Larry Parfitt NVRC President Bob Burnett Phil Coopy Bernie Steucker John Hunton Photo John Preston love model planes educa tional value building flying models can sometimes hard separate recre ational value Learning through modeling much fun educational aspect too often overlooked Frankly think need put some emphasis educa tional aspects modelingbut certainly exclusion its value chance escape world flight Tim McDow John Burgan Pal ri Beach Aeronauts got round applause club auction computerized rec ord auction transactions total amount transactions $2248 No wonder needed computer reason auction successful club got early start notifying nearby clubs Florida State Soaring Champion other 15 year old Chris Ruth Chris flies fathers design Prophet classes walks away trophies Now some pictures Tangerine Soar ing Championships Dan Langoasters Modified Franklin has 1O6 wingspan Model flying Puerto Rico must year round pleasure plan trip island plan take extra day two get clubs Better yet take family Puerto Rico Mini-Nats Building Delta Dart top right hood car Delis Miguel Amoralis Hildelisa Miguel Caro Miguel age 12 took first place Novice field 11 As contrast modeling Puerto Rico note sentence Pushrod Reel foot Aero Modelers Union City TN anyone interested ski-planes float-planes Radio Controlled ducks should happy weather time read however spring should have arrived Union City Illinois ana ucky 4 VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Aesociats vies-Presidents Loren HoIm 643 Hill 8rook Quincy iL 62301 William Kern taOs 12th St. Bedford IN 47421 Glenn Lee 819 Mandrake Batavia IL 60510 Bruce Maloney 1916 Keenland Pkwy Owenuboro KY 42301 Raymond Meyers P0 Box 243 Smithville MO 64089 Helen Olsen 820 Old Bonhomme Univertity City MO 63132 Bill Zimmer Box 72 Verna IL 61375 guess can see now pic ture top column has changed have AVP three years Ken tucky area Horrace felt time took over Vice-President District VI Well am writing first column Let say couple things about self since District VI dont know am RC Sport flier interests lie mainly Scale dont compete very often get friendly local contest once have enjoyed categories model aviation have chosen RC because felt could give rest areas justice due limitations time money still like watch dont recognize RC way go model aviation Thats enough about Lets get something interesting AVP made point correspond Kentucky clubs regular basis chose clubs state could within range wanted make visits also made possible allow set group clubs represent better clubs Because seemed work well Kentucky am making point setting up set clubs AVP district jobs will correspond clubs areas assigned hope will give clubs insight what going district course can happen AVPs jobs club getting correspond ence se let know After represent district Feel free correspond AVPs have questions concerns just news After know what going district would like hear people District VI am fairly new job really dont have good feel what goes district outside Kentucky Send newsletters enjoy reading Central Florida Miniature Aircraft So ciety reflection upswing Rubber Scale models Dean McGinnes driving Fnr-o holind rho Huh believe AMA can better job write let know ideas can get quite bit info have getting few new ones really thank clubs including mailing lists dont belong clubs just want write please Its hard write everyone district write return letter promptly can Enough politics such Lets take look some pictures have received since took office first picture above Bud Bodzioch taken Mississippi Valley Combat Cham pionships last year Bud says telling cameraman sucker other guy May 198285 Tilbuoy Flash trom Dean MeGinnes Nice Rubber Scale Scab vvinnurs irum L U n vave IIes lLnUl Stan Pfost 1st Dan Lanacaster 3rd tallest shortest Diaz wife Madeleine daughters Madeleine Geraldine beautiful P47 hitting ground think hes guy wouldnt want get CL Combat circle Bud District Vis Contest Co ordinator CL Picture two preceding page taken annual Frozen Finger Flying Festival put Chicago Aero Angels January 4 1982 looks snow ground Id bet froze fingers contest Pictured Horrace Cain Bob Oge Bobs son Jeff Combat boys tough third picture right taken same contest Chicago Its Dr Terry Passen holding 550-sq-in Shadow Combat ship didnt realize CL Combat fliers flew monsters too Dr Passen has written several letters since taking office avid supporter Combat district got picture him felt would nice gesture include column Besides hes holding neat plane gratitude goes Bud Bodzioch above pictures months column Id like see the rest future After column want make sure its full good stuff Pictures better politics time Well could ramble guess should stop until next month Its time head shop build new spring As Bud Bodzioch says THE SKY IS OURS Iowa C Michigan esota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen 0 nict VII Vice -Pry dent P II too 1104 Birmingham M 48t 12 Asaiseant Vice-President Tony Italiano 1655 Revere Dr Brookf mId WI 53006 Associate Vice-Presidents James Clark 4444 Woodview Dr NE Cedar Rapids IA 52401 joni E Lorbiecki 5847 N 67th St Milwaukee WI 53218 Robert 0 Lundberg 4928 Tioga Sn Duluth MN 55804 William Roheing 4494 Tanglewood Tr Sn Joseph MI 49085 Al Scidmore 5013 Dorsest Dr. Madman WI 53711 Ran Sears 132$ RosIn0 Pontiac MI 48054 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 So new VP Column idiom recall what happened last Council Meeting notice caps recall gawd almost voted out beer other spirits pits flight line begin ning Byrnes motion sounded OK drunks pits flight lineunacceptable Try voting yes because cant possibly pass youll look really righteous passed Now what admonitions Helen Olsen Ron Kopp ringing ears City rt parlia mentarian elbowing left proper motion made voted again Whew first having visit ing AVP deliver telling lecture began realize what youve just done Itll fun notice voting Dont too hard us though question fraught uble part relaxing Sundays flying marvelous thirst quenching taste first beer wait noon like Americas habits hospitality self-indulgence found usual proportions own company cant legislate human proclivities out flying activities must find way manage An unwritten task Contest Director clubs field regulations two clubs touch point rules recall Its time gave CD some muscle guidelines Safety Code seek advice counsel Such glowing report Spirit America Show Belding Ml last Labor Day weekend Ken Ames John Mary LaRock reports 4000 8000 spectators pictures couldnt pass up idea have air show Labor Day weekend did sponsored Belding Chamber Commerce Wolverine Skyhawks Rockford Ml September 5 6 7 1981 Belding MI What weekend turned out first annual Spirit America show Saturday morning September 5 Dennis Carrier walked out field quiet crossed-fingered hope-forsuccess attitude Little did know Inside both us bubbling emotion called anticipation day Fun Fly Pre-Show Events large number contestants around Michigan adjoining states surpris ing gallery about 400 Director Dennis saw thing went smoothly persons un familiar sport well informed Master Ceremonies thing couldnt controlled weather marginal three days threat rain Thankfully wind conditions favorable activities rain never materialized Fun Fly went well Ive seen 25 years hobby Fun events such Limbo Carrier Event Touch-n-Go Loop exciting watch especially Taxi contest full humor giant sized belly laugh awarded saw trophies handed out deserving contestants conclusion day out standing performance given Michi gan Acrobats first year AMA show team Im sure will among top teams country very near future dawn Sunday brought forth excitement first performance magnificent men flying machines Spirit America Show Team defi nitely professional groups guys Ive ever pleasure meet RC history show entertaining funnier anything Broadway fast paced easy watch well nar rated Show Team Captain Dave Baum 4000 plus spectators delighted comedy antics Wally Tom Lasik didnt allow straight face anywhere team preparing next demon stration 'Some events talented team members provided 1/3 1/5 1/4 Scale flying demos dual aerial ballet Witch Hazel flying Witch World War II bombing outhouse Also intro duction flight training flying flag fly ing lawnmower some best Precision Aerobatics since Nats including beauti ful glider music background pro vided tile feeling part move made could go forever about variety show lets touch moment what kids waited uding yours truly dog fight between Snoopy dastardly Red Baron As walked onto field kids went crazy although knew what out come must Snoopy flew doghouse smoothly precisely across skies seek ing out bright red Fokker moment truth As Snoopy lined up Red Baron sights burst ma chine gun fire smoke bellowed Red Barons plane knew would soon over Baron came down burst cheer Snoopy done again Saturday Sunday during break Fun Fly activities Aerobats AMA Show Team entertained public unique flying demonstrations gave lucky young lady chance shoot down planes 12 gouge shotgun course knack hitting fast mov ing target During periods open flying could see Quarter Scale P-38 Lightning built flown Ken Ames Jackson Ml Quarter Scale aircraft including Gere Sports 1 2 Delaire Fokker D VII Col Al Betkey entertained unique flying demonstration could perform Contendor 40 Later day Betkey proved midable opponent Mike Hill Jack son Ml John LaRock Aerobats out everything goes dog fight death point thougiw Mike trimmed Betkeys ribbon proved false fatality though During very low level evasive maneuver ground reached up grabbed LaRocks Miniplane spectacular crash could heard over crowds gasp Ill get next year Al Betkey Monday Labor Day mirror per formance Sundays great show audience 8000 people took 32 acres land just park cars looked like infield Indianapolis 500 race Good food provided strong carnival atmosphere lingered day have heard hindsight great well next year perhaps well know enough have 86 Model Aviation DONT FLY CL MODELS NEAR POWER LINES port-a-john men women should shorten line day concluded tearful Dennis being hon ored membership Spirit America Show Team think started Dennis big D Deter mination Happy Flying Both Spirit thank Heres Idea has found its Time however old saw goes John R Houvener Sr Saginaw Michigan Valley Radio Control Club letter neighboring clubs last Board Directors meeting Saginaw Valley RC Club motion made Saginaw Valley RC Club es tablish club liaison membership mem bership limited member neighboring RC club will com prise area roughly encompassing area middle eastern Michigan hereafter will refer area MEM Such membership will free gratis selected individual will act liaison member represent ing home club motion passed favor Saginaw Valley RC Club asks select quality member club liaison membership Saginaw Valley RC Club will receive full membership benefits Saginaw Valley RC Club will receive membership packet club card monthly newsletter also happen editor 1982 liaison member will expected attend meet ing SVRCC before 1982 summer flying season starts April meeting sometime during flying season meeting fall times liaison member will put forward knowledge expertise RC activities MEM area item noted liaison member cannot vote hold office liaison club membership other club privileges apply ie use SVRCC flying fields able attend club events etc' Arkansas S Louisiana Meice 0 Oklahoma s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Ted White District VIII Vice-President 1109 Greendale Bedford TX 76021 Aaaociaso VicePresidenss Sob Friedl 5512 Soushmood Little Rock AR 72205 William Harley III 927 Commerce Pleananton TX 78064 Duo Parsons 11809 Palmer NE AIbaqaerae NM 87111 Ed Perez 1102W Tarrano Rd Graed Prairie TX 75050 Al Rabe 1904 Valley Oak Co. Irving TX 75061 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Eartlesnille OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr. Menairie LA 70003 couple months ago mentioned read ing article December 81 Scale RC Modeler Dave Platt critical RC Scale judging actually Standoff Scale USPJA also said agreed what Dave said previously written article published Model Air plane News after Lincoln Nats about same thing Namely misinterpretation complete disregard rules plus very poor judging no time either Daves article did ever mention problem rules misinterpretation violation judges and/or officials April issue Scale RC Modeler Howard Crispin President USPIA published answer Daves article following Daves letter Howard Crispin Dave allowed publish Just got copy Scale RC Modeler read rebuttal article though single point making ob vious enough have forecast last paragraph article clearly chosen duck issue addressing several others no quarrel true anyone may express opinion opinion given ad vice judge-training article official Society paper becomes policy Society examples cited rules being changed Since did tempt deny assume concede point As have separately explained reply Russell Knetzger dangerous situation bothered individual person reason forgetful ness part did mention article violations existing Scale rules USPIA members case self already knew answer sub sequently wrote Claude McCullough about Markings issue just have written record stand Bowie Qualifier violation rules confirmed tried get reconsider time determined Masters Final USPJA judge re peated same violation led us wonder yet another USPJA Scale rule time protested CD corrected However Im sure youd agree unhappy embarrassing situation contestant forced pro test judges violating rule doesnt re flect well anybody including judges Society earlier agreed point made anyone entitled consideration viewpoint rules Nevertheless must said view comes Tom Cook Kent Walters Art Johnson anyone lays line shape Scale model runway counts hangar flier doesnt compete would end sport rules made people dont play game Russell has told making changing Scale rules role USPJA sees itself applaud would happy see put effect Surely shouldnt too much ask hobby gentlemen sports some USPJA say Hey guys its bit ticklish situation man right have violating Scale rules have changing rules suit own opin ions neither area juris diction expertise must attempt correct damage far done let happen again personal opinion USPJA members have capability judg ing contest What dealing individuals voicing own opinions may may agree rules danger lies letting few peoples opinions become policy whole purpose bringing up condemn everyone USPJA Im sure members out working hard doing best know few mostly leadership appear source problem additional note according Dave PlaCt Scale Masters Committee has de cided use USPJA judges 1982 Masters Colorado S Kansas S Nebraska IXWyor DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGInnIs Oistrict IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Aneocias Viee-Pesaidaess Robert Ball 26225 Coffman Cooper WY 82601 Ed Coo 8209 LinOen Dr Prairie Village KS 66208 Dick Crowley 16413 8 Stanford P1 Aurora CD 80018 Glen Lau 3701 5 440h So Lincoln NE 68504 Tim Marsern 429 Dogmood Orafton ND 88237 Jim Rickette 516S Cloadas Siono Pulls SD 871 03 Associate Vice-President Jim Ricketts South Dakota shares report month few information items first Seems though information Nats year being picked up quesitons get fairly regularly So heres infoAugust 1-8 Lincoln Nebraska Watch May 198287 Spirit America Show Team crowd pleaser some 8000 spectators pleased Thats success op. 1 3 YIJJ enemy waa dynamitel Model Aiation detailed schedule events Thats right District IX folks lucky have Nats own area distance-wise Lincoln SkyKnights Club will hosting club know what fine job did last Lincoln Nats can look forward another great Nats hard work organization experience lot good things could said about Lincoln its surrounding area youd like Chamber Commerce other area family entertain ment tourist information Id bet could get early start contacting Dr Glen Lau address column heading Glen will probably want shoot gets too bogged down requests group modelers can make feel welcome helpful Lincoln Sky-Knights can get job done am looking forward another great Nats members interested big RC models youll glad know notifi cation Don Godfrey President International Miniature Aircraft Association IMAA came approving unanimously Dale Alyea District IX director Id bet Joan Alyea shares job Dale know theyll great job endeavor address 2117 Ridgewood Lane Pueblo CO 81005 phone 303/564-6699 interested king-sized models contact Alyeas District IX welcomes Robert Ball Casper WY ranks Associate Vice Presidentslooking forward good things Bob Wed like thank Chuck Brannon past service District IX AVP Wyoming Chuck has expressed interest new appointment coordinator youth modeling activities Wyoming District IX now Theres lots need Chuck will soon telling exactly can help have job description share us leads nicely months report pictures Jim Ricketts Now banquet circuit over consists winter months South Dakota dont fly much build lot talk about flying want people district know about super active club Rapid City Propbusters son Jim invited attend annual banquet held December 6 1981 about 60 people banquet Entertainment provided Randy Cana dy club members country singing group LR Bob Olson Casey Smith Rod Renz Kathryn McCarthy Dennis McCarthy Steve Powers Gene Shoop Don Smith What treat us meet visit fine group arrived Saturday evening Gene Shoop club presi dent Don Smith newsletter editor met us went out dinner Dons house see what new workbench always enjoy looking over someone elses work area see cluttered Sunday morning taken club flying site What nice layout Lots room no corn fields near no trees no fences looked like pilot would have no excuse crash other pilot error Lots parking area planes cars asphalt runways Very nice indeed flying field went town dinner program high light program Besanscon Award presented Rod Renz award given annually club member contributes club both off flying field award honors memory Mr Besanscon club member unselfish above beyond normal came Propbust ers' model aviation presented Seasons Flyer patches 11 club mem bers records correct Propbust ers have Seasons Flyers other South Dakota club spoke club about experiences model avia tion answered questions about AMA promoted building fund Nine members Propbusters donated toward build ing fund promised later son Jim age 12 stole show telling group about experiences various nationals have attended group very interested learn about Control Line Scale racing youngsters point view airplane along could see thing set up film / Fly Em Break Em / Fix Em shown afterward headed back Sioux Falls visiting way home about Prophusters fun time Rapid City Truly super club super people would remiss didnt mention driving force Propbusters Dennis McCarthyPresident Bill OlmsteadVice President Bob OlsonSecretary Don Smith Editor Gene ShoopPast President As know South Dakota winters really super-dandy Lots cold wind snow Excellent weather build lots airpalnes leads up winter activity Static Model displays local shopping malls shows lot fun gives everyone chance get together com pare building projects lay groundwork plan area contests fun flies Prizes awards usually given best RC Open Junior best Scale best CL Open Junior best paint job best iron cover ing best show Along throw some door prizes wives have chance go shopping talk airplanes Most know personal mis sion increase Junior participation model aviation thanks letters response last column Looking back youth someone give guiding hand learn basics also hobby dealer home town loved kids went far give token discounts us let us put tab didnt have cash hobby shop Ames IA called Hobby Shop dont know anymore nor know same fella still runs Anyway Earl God bless wherever you helped kids get hobby am sure grateful youngster starting out needs help can getespecially parents involved hobby need keep good thing going Sell hobby kids shoes once Lets help out way helped out model aviation hobby future hands todays youngsters Give breakhelp out Arizona nrnia ii 0 Nevada x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 30717 Rue Laeglos R,cho Pelon Veden CA 90274 Ausocists VjcwPresideeta Tony Capobianco615 Laloma Ave Modesto CA 95354 Glenn carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnat Creek CA 94598 Bob Reynolds Rt 8 Box 51 Tycoon AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Al Williamson 445 S5estby Chula Vista CA 92011 Its busy 30 days since last re port traveled around quite bit repre senting district Council meeting AMA club meetings First function attended annual awards banquet Sky-Nauts Saddle back Valley Dave Herbert invited year has past three first able attend ones past always same weekend Council meeting banquet held El Toro Marine Facility right shadow huge dirigible hangars 88 Model Aviation LeTt nlgns Jim llICkBtt5 tuistrict IA vrg Jim Ricketts son AVPI Rod receiving Besanscon Award Don Smith great turnout scads door prizes great meal capped evening off Dave Herbert said clubs Toys Tots effort raised $42000 year Outstanding next weekend went Dallas TX Council meeting Im going use up column relating details will covered AMA News section item worth mentioning jay Gerber de livered latest film Its Control Line called Wired Action Its really great treatment aspects Control Line flying separate contest board has set up Indoor Im presently contacting people interested representing District X nominated Bev Wisniewski Su perior Service Award approved Council unanimously Bev has spent hours functioning CD working AMA booths trade shows some us have modelers Council meet ing attend Nats Executive Committee meeting held after Council meeting Shes committee has such inter est Control Line event shes oversee years Nats paid own way sit couple days later off Sacra mento meeting Sacramento Valley RC Club invited club Secretary Gary Workman picked up airport member Bill Hobbs good talk drove meeting meeting introduced John Pief club President later spent night Johns house made early rising get airport sure want thank him hospitality Back meeting sold out Building Fund materials took orders club donated $100 fund members bought another $125 worth Howard Baldwin bought gold patch $50 Henry Sasvielle Donald Alexander gave $25 silver ones Bob Evans bought bronze showed club Indoor film AMA has available really went couple days later attended noon time meeting Aerospace Club Theyre diverse group modelers saw Pete Young good Free Flighter Keith Trostle good Free Flight Control Line meet ing invited Harry Apoian RC flier note installed officers 1982 luncheon meeting Later evening attended meeting Thunderbugs Free Flight club thats strange Thats club belong Despite meetings attend find time club usually couple nights later attended nual awards banquet Free Flight Model Airplane Association Southern California high point winners year honored Bob White Open winner Jay Humelbaugh Senior Mike Keller Junior winners Bakersfield Flying Team team champions year barely beat out Max Men barely beat out Thunderbugs really close three way race year Thunderbugs honored club high point winners function lrv Aker won Open honors Jason Kendy Senior winner didnt have Junior club year showed group new Indoor film loved new AVP San Diego Al Williamson reports hes received Building Fund ma terials ready eager sell wants drop clubs San Diego area give him invite also wants visit flying fields please send him map site goes Free Flight guys down too AVP Arizona Bob Reynolds re ports owns gold patch now also selling Building Fund materials Look him up buy International Miniature Aircraft Asso ciation IMAA has new Director District 10 has same boundaries name Jim Alley address 3004 Hillside Drive Burlingame CA Phone him 415 347-9328 keep mentioning Building Fund Please donate help lower amount indebtedness well have incur donation $50 will get name honor scroll new building need AMA display booth drop line want attend meetings contact Ill see what can work out Thermals Alaska o ana on ngron XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 Aaaocane VicePsieienss Al caiwr 1607 S von Elm Pocarello ID 83201 Gary Fuller 3050 Rinerwood Juneau AK 99801 Bruce Nelson 807 C Vinksbug St. 5pokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline ID Boa 623 Kiamath Fails OR 97601 chic Younq 29020 1st Ave 5. 34 Federal Way WA 98003 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main Sn. Redmond WA 98052 Congratulations GARY FULLER new Associate Vice-President Alaska Gary will able get around areas talk faithful address 3050 Riverwood Dr Juneau AK 99801 anxious hear fliers Alaska what doing events coming up what problems have Speaking problems latest Mid night Sun RC Club flyer descrip tion January 1 1982 fun fly temperature started 300F warmed way up 160F Sounds like flying Montana Anyway have few descriptions winter flying year hopefully read wont have worry about until next year make sure batteries charged keep warm between flights Nothing like cold suck charge out flight pack Put some skis old faithful try out white stuff quite good water flying does have its fun aspect Northwest Expo number history Bob Pfeiffer crew Mount Ranier RC Society applauded putting best show northwest has seen Bob said next year eill better Its hard see things going during two days show planes cars boats manufac turers swap shop meetings just lot nice people talk Next year may add place show some films outside things plague begin ning enterprise superb effort As soon get results etc will printed column models dis play covered aspects hobby Peanut Giant Scale Unfortunately didnt get look models much would like have what saw very well done going try talk Bob add ing seaplane/floatplane category next year comments As noted earlier Scale Internats will held Reno week 13th June Unfortunately wont able go Instead plan attend THE SPOKANE SCALE INTERNAlS will held June 11 12 13 Spokane unfortu nate situation schedules two fine events same weekend event Spokane US Scale Masters Champion ship rounds information get touch Dick Carson Bruce Nelson E 807 Vicksburg Spokane WA 99208 Things happening District XI Northwest Drizzle Circuit finale set Mahlon Sweet Airport Eugene OR April 18 CL alive well Northwest May 29-30 Northwest Regional CL Championships will held Eugene OR Contact Mike Hazel 1040 Windemere Dr NW Salem OR 97304 contest will contain classes UC contest flying cant compete go watch wire-fliers thing ZiIlah Fun Fly has set May 15-16 dont have info write Valley Aero Modelers 1111 Fruitvale Yakima WA 98902 will certainly fill what promises another great get-together contest According Ralph Cooney Q-500 championship race will first Sunday May Boeing Hawks field Kent WA Formula 1 will start April races Kent Boise Calgary Boundary Bay same weekend Ralph also said may Q-500 racingat Albany OR spring summer As soon get contest list will little definite about dates As written Indoor meet Hills boro full swing Unfortunately annual Indoor get-togethers sponsored Barnstorm ers RC Club have victim increased use gym larger groups Perhaps next year can find de pendable site works Zillah site two Pattern conteststhe first April second August September writing exact dates known Dave Mullens Editor Skywriter newsletter Seattle Skyraiders have contest tentatively scheduled May 1 Boeing Kent site Stunt Fast Rat seem events Also Washington State Control Line Championship Contest will held weekend following Labor Day Contact Dave location Idaho Expo scheduled first weekend May will held Twin Falls what Ive heard has first class show promises continue to go see should District XI meeting during Expo will probably take place Saturday pm Al Culver Idaho AVP will probably run iL want something printed just re member lag time write it appears print Bye now HAPPY FLYING May 198289 JUNIOR DAUMA TAKES OFF Two issues ago stated about time launched serious effort direct assistance Juniors beginners ages encourage newcomers hobby/sport/art last issue forma tion association effect direct assistance announced BAMA BEGINNING AERO MODELERS ASSOCIA TION has spread its wings taken off climbing PURPOSE OF BAMA aims once again 1 find out become recognized group 2 give central theme bit backbone already assisting individual ways offer some overall guidance new assisting beginners 3 source information having want instruct groups send questions members answer immediate aims sophis ticated plans will developed progress Since Associaiton independent has no funds Academy Model Aeronautics grants industry civic groups quite necessary cover costs time primarily postage printing membership fees An annual membership costs $10 covers receipt 10 issues BAMAs newsletter Star Skippers over 12 month longer period RESPONSE HAS BEEN GOOD Quite batch letters has received response seven questions asked March 82 issue addition mailed out form letter discussing BAMA its aims several modelers across country already actively assisting beginners received back interesting letters along membership checks off good start want join us Please send membership checks BAMA care Ed Whitten above address RAY ROBERTS BERKELEY HALL SCHOOL PROGRAM Ive correspondence Ray off good years Early taught model airplane class Berkely short term elective program Model Aeronautics now its second full year part schools regular curriculum grades four through six co-educationally Berkeley Hall possibly school country schedule such classes Ray naturally has found exhilarating experience plan keep record experiences third year fourth grade students have finished sixth grade will able develop course study lesson plans etc Ray hopes will encourage other school administrators indoctrinate model aeronautics present curricula basic objectives pro gram develop curriculum will 1 Maintain attention span 9 12 year olds 2 Accommodate levels apparent normal mechanical dexterity 3 system progression will take nine year old noiice bring him up level ma turity subject field 4 Keep loss materials factor down workable mini mum 5 Develop appreciation follow ing directions photographs included just tiny elimose going Kecently 1-eoruary Mn Ivir ISOOC[LS conducted workshop Southern Re gional Meeting California Association Independent Schools About 25 30 school administrators attended class en titled Flying High Model Aeronautics Other workshops such titles Teaching Art History Secondary Level Microcomputers Secondary School What does mean means model aeronautics subject belongs ED WHITTEN f 0 Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 can schools Write directly Ray Roberts wish learn about program address Berkely Hall School 1600 Mulholland Drive Los Angeles CA 90049 ONE ANSWER OF MANY March issue seven ques tions What wrong current style models contests events con tests themselves Grant Carson Newport RI comments Free Flight First states Grant events rules Juniors same others ac tually little need multitude events complex rules Juniors Con sider Coupe dHiver rules Some Juniors cant compute areas dont have scale weigh out 10 grams rubber couldnt get 70 gram model 10 grams rubber fly anyway Grant suggests drastic re duction number events complexity rules Juniors As ex ample asks us consider following Rubber Eventup three flights allowed Longest flight counts No restrictions weight areas minimum flight times other events same Power allowing engine run displacement Tow Line Glider allowing length tow line Flying Scale power judging Mooney rules smaller contests Mr Carson feels events could combined Ye editor also thinks unlimited number official flights warranted too Second Grant goes age difference within Junior ranks makes big difference ability compete nine year old simply cannot compete same basis 13 year old suggests handicapping based age ple 10 seconds added best flight year younger oldest Junior Again ye editor ll surprised what difference good tutoring makes regardless age Third Juniors thrive recognition getting model fly deserves recogni tion Junior gets model fly contest deserves some reward simple medal ribbon such recreation directors use Ye editor time EVERY entrant down very last tempt should get name listed official results thanks Grant lots good ideas ** ** BEGINNING AERO MODELERS AS SOCIATION needs both financial help assistance answering questions Now time join See again next month 90 Model Aviation FLIGHT
Edition: Model Aviation - 1982/05
Page Numbers: 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90
r Synopsis --1/30/82 Executive Council Meeting following summarizes actions winter AMA Executive Council meeting Dallas TX copy official minutes may obtained upon request AMA Headquarters available approximately May 15 minutes will become official after Council review next Council meeting April should noted unless indicated otherwise President either abstained voting voted yes unanimous situations some Council member votes shown particular item member present time voting Note also items necessarily chronological order acted upon following Council members present John Grigg President Jim McNeill Secretary/Treasurer John Worth Executive Director Ed Izzo District 1 Vice-President John Byrne VP-2 Dave Brown VP-3 Chuck Foreman VP-4 Bill Mathews VP-5 Jim Sears VP-6 Hardy Brodersen VP-7 Ted White VP-8 Travis McGinnis VP-9 Jim Scarborough VP-i 0 Ed McCollough VP-i 1 Also attending following Associate Vice-Presidents Don Krafft District 1 Ed Perez Larry Sartor District 8 Guests attending Bev Wisniewski Mr Mrs Jay Gerber Mr Mrs M Hester Lee Renaud Scott Kalmus Dick Sonheim Ed Turner Homer Smith 1 VP Replacement President noted Horrace Cain former Vice-President AMA District 6 resigned January 22 accordance Bylaws effect time Associate Vice-President Jim Sears Burgin KY automatically named District 6 VP based previous Executive Council decision 2 Bylaws President also noted Bylaws changes previously submitted AMA Leader members con sideration officially approved effec tive January 25 3 Runoff Election announced Jim McNeill won over Horrace Cain almost 2 1 margin therefore new Executive Vice-President chief financial officer AMA accordance Bylaws changes established new title place former Secretary/Treasurer position 4 November Minutes Following some dis cussion clarify previous meeting min utes effect deletion 40 lb model weight limit correct via modi fication AMA Safety Code meet ing minutes approved unanimously three abstentions Districts 5 6 8 5 Reports heard following Executive Vice- President financial Jim McNeill Contest Coordination J Byrne Nats Procedures C Foreman Scholarships H Brodersen Nats Executive Committee H Smith Frequency Committee J Worth Building Fund V Mankowski 6 Film Projects AMA film producer Jay Gerber reported 1981 film com pleted Control Line 1982 film Free Flight underway President Grigg noted need increase film produc tion portion budget unchanged $10000 since 1971 motion increase budget $1 5000 ap proved unanimously District 8 abstained President directed unused portion annual budget carried over year used same purpose also noted J Byrne Councils monitor film projects appointed Byrne Chairman Dave Brown Jim Sears a new committee make recommendations regarding future film projects also noted new film concern ing 1980 Indoor World Championships purchased copies now available through AMA film Library service 7 Nomination Procedures Following brief report C Foreman subject deferred Standing Rules position meeting agenda 8 HQ Review motion made have Council committee visit HQ twice 82 interview employees during day visit An amendment require com mittee work through appropriate manage ment levels defeated 5 5 for2 3 5 7 10 6 agaiiist1 4 6 9 11 3 abstained 8 ED EVP basic motion re jected 1 1 2 against except 4 Note Discussion indicated previous review HQ operations involved series documents known Filley reports culminated evaluation Council committee request Foreman have reports circulated current Council approved President withdrawn after meeting Foreman concurrence President continued page 80 AMA Scholarship Winners-- 1981 Scholarship Committee has nounced names 1981 winners AMA scholarships Fifteen names sub mitted consideration Committee selected six people receive awards follows Peter Bauer$1000 Mitchell Robbins$1000 Dale Doty$750 Cliff Telford $500 William Brown$500 Barry Zeigenfuse$500 Grand Total awards 1981 $4250 twice dollar amount awarded 1980 increase line desire Executive Council provide meaningful assistance young modelers start college careers days high costs caused inflation Members Scholarship Committee Bob Stalick Chairman Albany OR Cliff Telford Bethesda MD Bob Underwood St Louis Betty Stream Long Beach CA John Worth Fairfax VA Nominations Academy Scholarship open mem ber meeting requirements should submitted appropriate forms available Joyce Hager AMA Head quarters As point interest year would like state Cliff Telford dis qualified himself voting considering submission Cliff Telford Jr Scholarship Committee recommends names Executive Council final approval rests board Peter Bauer Norridge IL receives $1000 help him tuition Illinois Institute Technology Chicago IL Peter mechanical engineering student has involved model aviation since seven years old recent Nats competition 1981 took first place Sport Scale Senior first place Precision Scale Senior Pre viously Peter has won awards Nats 1980 1979 1978 1977 having entered very first Nats 1971 ripe old age eight member Aero Angels Flying Club Chicago voted out standing member group 1980 Peter attended Loyola Academy Wilmette IL 1977 1981 graduation ranked number three out class 450 having grade average 96 extra curricu lar activities found time manage School Band three years named National Honor Society placed 14th competition sponsored Chicago Amencontinued next page May 198275 AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Secretary-Treasurer Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL 815 Fifteenth Street NW AERONAUTICSJ Washington DC 20005 Mitchell Mitch Robbins member Skymasters RC Club Rochester Ml has enjoyed aviation forms long time has successful models fields Pattern Pylon Scale contests addition Mitch holds private pilots license plans complete strumentation course progress com mercial certificate within few years enrolled University Michigan Ann Arbor Ml aerospace engineering student hopes becoming professional pilot after graduation model photo above one-sixth scale repreduction fathers 1948 Ryan Navion entirely scratch built over period three years fully detailed panel lines rivets equipped flaps sequenced retracts Mitch drew own plans remarkable project Attending Athens High School Troy Ml 1976 1980 graduated top 6% class grade point average 38 Named National Honor Society also won Physics Department Achieve ment Award class 1980 Dale Doty receives $750 towards ex penses Parks College Cahokia IL As Aerospace Engineering student Dale looking skies future life very active modeler several years belonged Hawaii Radio Control Club entered contests won several trophies last three years has completed 10 RC models six scratch built has designed own planes high school Dale named National Honor Soci ety still found time part music sports scenes playing softball being member percussion group worked Love Youth Choir Kailua High School Dale placed 18th class 418 grade point average 367 hopes special interest computer programming will great help him aerospace field Clifford Telford pictured below en rolled Georgia Tech will study electrical engineering very active student Walt Whitman High School Bethesda MD Cliff Year Book Photographer 1979 through 1981 won top prize school getting highest score MAA National Math Test found time take flying instruction will soon have pri vate license worked National Park Service three years part Adven ture Theatre Group also worked parttime audio technician professional band summer 1981 worked RS Systems built radio controlled models sale US Army As mem ber Prince Georges County RC Club has worker contests flown Pylon racers amassed long list contest successes crowned being youngest flier top 20 1980 Nats young man drive ambition model flier years Cliff will well Georgia Tech Another $500 award winner William Brown Appleton WI enrolled Uni versity Wisconsin Madison will study engineering Graduated Kimberly High School 1981 named member National Honor Society William established final grade point average 40 cant much better that! Active church photographer own darkroom musician school pep jazz band member brass choir placed first statewide competition William still found time long Valley Aero Modelers has active flier has entered several contests liking Radro Control also extends boats cars love outdoors expresses itself hunting fish ing archery mutual enjoyment model aviation has enabled Bill below father spend much spare time together basement also club meetings contests just plain old fun fivine check $500 has sent Penn State Barry Zeigenf use above help him along road electrical engineer ing degree Barry graduated Exeter Township Senior High School 1980 357 grade point average high school active wrestling member varsity team received award American Biological Institute academ ic excellence received another award Whos Among American High School students academic achievement served prom committee still found continued page 78 76 Model Aviation can Uflemical Society won letter Mathe matics outstanding participation over period four years Match Contest Team also demonstrated love music being part Academy Jazz Band Wind Ensemble Marching Band Sym phonic Band between times Peter Intramural Sports Captain Prssidsnts Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger Drive Lockport NY 14094 ELECTIONS ARE OVER long last have completed elec tions officers 1982-83 whatever terms end Jim McNeill returned office Secretary Treasurer now known Executive VicePresident primary duties chief finan cial officer AMA Unless future genera tions see fit revert majority vote count system have also seen last runoff election since newly revised Bylaws provide election plurality vote means whoever gets votes voted candidates will declared winner UNHAPPY/HAPPY NOTE want world know am sad about resignation Horrace Cain VP District VI Although Horrace obnoxious points view some absolutely loaded ideas better ment Academy Horrace loss Executive Council will felt trust will continue proffering good ideas happy side now have earlier Executive Council action Jim Sears represent ing District VI VP Having now sat through very long Council meeting Jim can assure District VI members will con tinue well represented Jim Horrace BYLAWS REVISIONS have just completed rather massive Bylaws revision already looking possibility few changes Noth ing massive just completed signifi cant enough warrant detailed study consider healthy situation people can look objectively open-mindedly improving rules operate Such situation present Executive Council Leader Members voted Bylaws questions just completed BAMA concerted effort aimed beginner aeromodeling being spearheaded Junior Flight Editor Ed Whitten Read column issue have desire help see fine hobby continue grow have desire give others thrill pleasure have gained hobby join Eds efforts subscription newsletter promise support people have written subject Ed trying put together coordinated pack age However cant alone needs support morally financially physi cally Wont lend hand WHITE WINGS Pushing commercial product thing AMA President ought column however stumbled across kit 15 paper airplanes interest suf ficiently piqued look further What found outstanding 15 designs included simple looking box can termed cute kids toys until look further made realize capable minute flights Still nothing warrant including column picked up instruction booklet included kit OUTSTANDING starts simple introduction description required tools materi alsscissors cutter ruler tweezers glue simple description airplane parts Inter esting Pages 6 through 8 teach cut out parts glue together very detailed manner Page 9 starts discussion finishing touches such surface alignment forming airfoil balancing getting prepared TEST flights Test flight flight instruction detailed shown adjust best flight WHY launch glider what happens certain adjustments what to correct bad conditions Page 20 teaches basics about lift thermals best find Page 22 shows ways store transport glider foregoing will certainly help beginner arrive page 23 INTRODUCTION TO PAPER PLANE DE SIGNS Basic aerodynamics made easy No easyunderstandable Pages 23 through 35 carry sufficient technical design informa tion warrant cost kit throw away paper airplanes dont fun want help kids learn adults too get kits AMA may soon stocking use clubs demonstration teams exhibit schools 4-H groups Scouts cant wait drop line Two Worlds International 500 Laurelwood Road Suite 9Santa Clara CA 95050 ITS ELECTRIFYINGLY QUIET Noise has probably caused demise flying fields other reason other reasons put together Mufflers helping ongoing development will cer tainly improve situation time Soaring enthusiasts have generally avoided lostfield syndrome setting up winch lines high-starts nuisance Several years ago electric power came forth possible noise cure evolved power low batteries heavy short-lived overall results fit toy line performing model aircraft During intervening years electrics used cars boats demands forced giant strides evolution process Folks time try electric again briefly attended electric contest California January can say electrics Gear boxes folding props powerful motors engines lighter batter ies add up performance Did notice words impressed Hauling out cloudy crystal ball will predict massive growth electric power during next five years flourishing contests JANUARY82 EXECUTIVE COUNCIL Lots fine discussion many items several interesting actions taken meeting started 9 am didnt complete until 1215 am night another endurance session aimed better ment Academy support its membership Some highlights follow have supporting teams FAI World Championship meets years have never fully supported reigning World Champ unless again tried out team successful gaining place team NOW WE DO Official nomination procedures 1982 approved now allow maximum three persons ballot office course plurality vote will elect write-ins will permitted past established technical committee noise Ed Izzo District VP Chairman has $5000 budget select own members committee aspects modeling committee attempt founding standards criteria con sidering differing problems area modeling have opinions matter want volunteer service committee can lend technical expertise write Ed address officer columns Bylaws provide Executive Council can establish define pri mary rest groups purposes compe tition presently have CL FF RC Scale action Executive Council door created fifth primary group basis different Outdoor Free Flight course means fifth contest board will come existence ever allow time comments inter ested parties have placed moratorium implementation action until close Spring Executive Council meeting May 198277 5JCfinyrouaCjJ6fivgrogress Executive VpPS Report Jim McNeiII Executive Vice-Prbsident 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 thousands modelers took time trouble write name ballot last November election stayed loyal January runoff humble thanks can express gratitude best way might say single member will best serve term dedication thanks also newsletter editors put plug newsletters Fred Komlosy Miami Drew Allen California editors between sincere appreciation know REALLY runs AMA Its home office employees Executive Director Its elected Coun cil fine President Its YOU members have final say run joint dont believe Want some proof Members decide will represent also set policies Remember last month talking about Bill Sievert Secretary Santa Clara CA Pioneer RC Club problems AMA renewals Okay Bill started screaming about AMA vouchers pointed out mailed back members lieu checks over-payments no indication might exchanged check cash AMA So changed John Worth reviewed policy Texas Council meeting other day reengineered credit VOUCHERS members convenience Thanks Bill Sievert best suggestions far year 1982 now plainly states voucher can mail back check option Members run Academy have es sentially closed organization 82000 model airplane enthusiasts run Contest Directors dont forget write district VP andexpress views new theory being explored auto matically expire ALL CD licenses periodically require written test reinstate ment Im opposed itwhat think month have important guest editorial Dr TR Passen Jasonville IN partial Control Line Dear urn / got issue MA today ss what Yepl NO COMBAT pages RC 4 pages CL article CL Ripe whats worse Bipe England Whats wrong American Bipes H dont get enoogh staff CL pub lished now ONE page Combat other month well thats too bad uess its what can expect RC-A MA egual representation RC promotion. ne complains get same old tired story AMA whining about sending CL team Sweden some place H its money anyhow 500 Combat dues times $30 eguals $30000 should pay trip Poland What suggest Has absolute power corrupted hired help beloved AMA Washington CL Combat getting shaft know know i Id willing bet AMA knows it. Sincerely Dr Passen Thank guest editorial Doc tor Im going get flap somebody likes Combat business nerve might question good Doctors arithmetic Im cowardly wont Anyway THANKS opinion Dr Passen way member MACA national organization per forms unusually fine job representing Combat fliers country American Combat CL teams good world international competition Shown above Mr Ronnie Kolter Birmingham RC Association fine RC flying Scale Mustang performs very well Free Flighters Control Line fliers drop out modeling few years come back via Radio Control knowledge skills usually far sharper average newcomer Meet Joe Harden used fly both FF CL now two years has practiced RC flying shown Quick-Fly powered blue-head ST-60 Joe quickly built necessary wooden jigs saddles hold models top flier enjoys hobby See next month. Scholarships continued page 76 time handle part-time jobs ranged mushroom factory worker gas station attendant electrical draftsman Since ar riving Penn State Barry maintaining 357 average made Deans list first term active member stitute Electrical Electronic Engineers relaxation plays racquetball Colonial Hills Club also follows model aviation hobby long list contest wins going back several years Barry took second place 1980 Nats OHL Glider Senior An bigger achievement new record set AA Gas Senior Class Category Ill five straight maxes score total 600244 points ahead second place finisher Presently Barry working part-time Pollack Research Design Chief Electrical Draftsman 78 Model Aviation Action uecember 11 I-Al meeting raris snows AMA rresiaent lana us voting aele gate left listening AMAer Ron Chidgey standing Chairman International Aero batic Subcommittee makes point Chidgeys left shown Chris Olsen United Kingdom John Worth Secretary overall aeromodeling committee FAI record breaking total 82 aeromodeling representatives over world attended annual meeting Executive Directors View treE John Worth AMA Executive Director 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 An Annual Report 1981 biggest membership year ever total 82642 members com pared 76397 1980 trend has continued 1982 over 63000 al ready recorded end February number chartered clubs also creased 1981 1511 compared 1432 1980 number sanctions issued AMA Headquarters 1981 1653 compared 1687 1980 Among 1981 sanctioned events 801 Class meets 44 Class B 375 AA 53 AAA two AAAA Free Flight Control Line also 25 Record Trials 36 FAI Team Selection Meets 24 Soaring Sanctions Among meets 30 Indoor 154 Control Line 201 Free Flight 873 Radio Control Twenty-four team members selected 1981 World Championships 1982 plus team managers three Speed three Aero batics six Team Race three Combat team members selected Control Line event Sweden plus three Indoor team members event Romania plus three Precision Scale three Sport Scale RC event Reno NV plus three Precision Scale team members Control Line event Russia 1981 World Championships USA RC Aerobatics team took first place Mexi co RC Soaring USA team won second AMAer Dwight Holley became World Champion Also 1981 Free Flight teams Nordic Glider Wakefield Rubber FAI Power competed Spain 1981 RC Soaring World Championships held Sacramento CA first time event held USA event hosted 12 countries 34 competitors 1981 Nationals held first time Seguin TX Despite excellent site relatively low entry less 1000 contestants still enough largest model meet world 1981 first year Indoor portion Nats held elsewhere West Baden IN successful well attend ed event AMA Contest Boards extremely busy 1981 voting 207 proposals rule changes six general 59 RC 75 Scale 38 CL 29 FF approving 139 Initial vote three General 48 RC 26 CL 41 Scale 21 FF also 129 established 1981 30 Free Flight 32 Indoor 61 RC Soaring 6 Control Line Eighteen World Record sanctions issued US modelers 1981 AMA HQ processed paperwork required contest board proposals national world records Definite progress made AMA RC Frequency Committee 1981 follow up action 1978 petition submitted FCC Committee members met FCC officials 1981 submitted supplementary data received positive indica tions 50 new RC frequencies may granted 1982 AMA Headquarters film library extremely busy 597 films circulated clubs others during 1981 new film produced added library Plane Place Perfect Day special film help obtain flying sites AMA participated HQ representation six major model industry trade shows 1981 IMS CA WRAMS NY Toledo OH Dallas TX MACS CA Chicago Expo IL also annual Hobby dustry Association HIA trade show Dallas TX addition AMA participated several non-modeling shows PR purposes Na tional Congress Aerospace Education San Antonio TX American Society Aerospace Education Seattle WA National Recreation Parks Association Minneapo lis MN Experimental Aircraft Association Fly-In Oshkosh WI 27 AMA Air Show Teams 1981 teams put 300 flying and/or mall shows 1981 AMA Executive Council met four times 1981Atlanta GA January Arlington VA April San Antonio TX August Arlington VA November 1981 first year some new officers Executive Council position President John GriggLockport NY former ly VP Council VP District II John ByrneBayside NY served Council previously VP VIII Ted White Bedford TX As AMA Executive Director acting further interests AMA other orga nizations served 1981 official board member pay following National Aeronautic Association Federation Aeronautique Internationale American Socie ty Aerospace Education National Association Rocketry behalf AMA participated aviation aeromodel ing events traveling total 106 days ever 20 years AMA service Meanwhile new Assistant Executive Direc tor Vince Mankowski available oversee HQ office road major undertaking Academy 1981 raise funds AMA Headquarters building built 1982 land pur chased December 10 1 980 Pins patches plaques promotional stickers pro duced advertise building fund Industry support very good end Decem ber building fund collected over $50000 donations pledges antici pated will new quarters end 82 AMA DC Frequency Committee Test Team Gets Together Walt Good W3NPS Dick Jansson WD4FAB compare notes flight test equipment used evaluating AMA 900 MHz RC trials Walt will using ASW1 7 Sailplane model Dick will using RC design called Royal Rudderbug Both models will initially use 53 MHz control 900 MHz gear carried passenger evaluate characteristics Flying Sites It always interesting read comments people have done thing would like kind like refer ring road map check out route want follow least know what final destination going Well would like share some observations made variety AMA chartered clubs Billings MT think educa tional program may prove biggest thing can younger modelers also use opportunity discuss model ing civic officials speak before groups spread hobby/modeling information through press TV radio Nashville TN keep local interest alive keep club growing active emphasize benefits modeling offers youth tell world what doing Lexington KY use DMI ap proachdemonstrated modeling interest results have large club membership willingness work cause ade quate publicity big factor getting flying sites AMA insurance Detroit Ml Control Line site result determination work patiently city fathers appreciate respect group drive purpose ideas - long dont force ideas May 198279 Effective communication twoway street AMAs non-paid volun teer officers doing utmost make AMA kind organiza tion members wish thoughts contained pages month yours arent apt known unless writeto AMA vice-president district representative associate vice-president area Complete communications linkwrite too often also participate programs Recreation Department promote model building young people Phoenix AZ City sponsored series Get Know City ap peared before pose question can kids fly model airplanes Persistence got Recreation Department involved advisory group formed group worked out sites could used hours could used engine size recommendations new site approved letter sent neighbors giving details hobby defined program listed names Advisory Committee invited come watch flying activities Tulsa OK kept losing fields development decided locate piece property could rent lucky enough find 80 acre field farmer would rent crop price problem finance improvements wanted Control Line circles takeoff strips used what treasury money andthen ran contests raise rest could improve site stages owe lot equipment manufacturers donate prizes concession people give us per centage hard work mem bers New Orleans LA owe site careful campaign hours personal contact work hours letter writing could get anywhere Parks Board worked mayor prominent citizens board commissioners AMA site insurance key item acceptance project club furnished site materials Parks Board agreed perform labor backing promi nent businessmen mayor site became reality have training program new fliers invite spectators participate Manitowoc WI owe site cooperation City Recreation Depart ment Jaycees Optimist Club support got groups presented case simply great explained needs careful pressure anyone permanent location has strengthened club people have worked fly ing site committees found flying site above comments must have ring truth clubs looking field can say situation individual approach can best determined local club No magic answers just concentration analysis determination point want make state ments listed above current news fact recent news Actually date back 1962-63but com ments applicable today AMA library wedug up series articles appeared American Modeler topic what clubs doing get keep flying sites early 1960s felt relative newcomers hobby/sport might enjoy learning some things have remained constant AMA stands ready assist manner materials will help pre pare good presentation site authori ty Let us know problem give us chance work along Thanks Geoff Styles No Competition Newsletter An unprecedented situation has resulted Competition Newsletter being mailed separately month Extra pages CN due inclusion complete Con test Calendar ever plus advertising pages magazine ever before caused emergency situation printer could accommodate extra pages split mailing decided upon rather deleting pages information articles same situation may also prevail next month meantime another printer being sought greater capacity Synopsis continued page 75 9 World Champion Support Grigg re quested financial support AMA 1980 CL Precision Aerobatics world champion same extent AMA team members 1982 world championships Sweden unani mously approved except financial aid champion attend usual team prac tice session excluded because would team member 10 Barrera Museum Worth reported Russ Barrera museum collection successfully packed stored during January eventual delivery new HQ building 1983 within budget previously ap proved President noted need museum committee directed subject museum acquisition policy curators duties placed Spring Coun cil meeting agenda 11 Magazine Subscriptions Pros cons discussed concerning possibility 12 months magazine service members vs current policy subscription expiration end membership term No action taken following general agreement magazine benefit membership rather subscription reduced rates available partial year member ship provided member renews end first year 12 Surplus Trophies agreed list should sent HQ VPs AVPs February concerning availability excess Nats trophies AVPs work through VPs concerning desired district 13 Nats RadiaL Foreman requested guid ance concerning whether retain sell old model walkie-talkies used Nats operations Based Council agreement policy keep Nats intact location whenever possible also used US hosted world championships President directed HQ keep radios budget maintenance pro portion relative use Nats WC events 14 Special Member Problems Following discussion previous Council action agreed basic decision concerning membership renewal would continued Concerning another problem involving con fusion over late year membership rates agreed member concerned would accepted previous rate 15 CD Term Limitation Other noting some people feel Contest Directorrating retention should based continuing active service no action taken 16 HO PR Proposal Following discussion Executive Directors report Presi dent directed implementation proceed budget organizational structure sent Council least two weeks advance next Council meeting 17 HO FCC Coordinator Discussion noted various suggestions addition staff member coordinate RC frequency matters no specific action taken President requested however current head new RC manufacturers associa tion copied except committee communications designated chairman AMA Frequency Committee 18 Safety Committee review status committee showed since intended chairman declined accept appointment no replacement offered President asked recom mendations new chairman made time next Council meeting including inputs rest committee 19 Film/Equipment List As requested last Council meeting Worth presented list motion picture film equipment owned AMA custody AMAs film producer Copies distributed Council members 20 VP Films President directed future copies AMA films provided VPs upon Council action should include appropriate addition film library budget cover cost such extra copies However VPs given priority borrowing copies HQ film library necessary no rental charge 21 Fund Raising Policies Procedures Executive VP McNeill asked re port next Council meeting concerning future projects also concerning HQ interest bearing investments 22 Special Dues Rates Following discus sion problems concerning handi capped disabled fixed incomes no action taken because difficulty defining administering categories previous committee consideration special memberships no recommendations noted member Cain no longer Council Grigg appoint ed Sears 6 Mathews 5 continue committee effort 23 Special Interest Groups Noting committee lost member Smith since election Grigg appointed McCollough 11 place Brown 3 reported committee questionnaire should used annual submission special interest groups order continue recog nition AMA also advised group qualified under previous criteria need make in-person presentation obtain recognition group rejected committee could appeal Council Also in-person presenta tion opportunity should provided group prior discontinuance recognition also noted review committee should composed Council members officers group being consid ered Brown noted would present specific proposal approval spring Council meeting Further discussion concerning rights privileges special interest gorups de ferred until next meeting 24 Industry Presentation Lee Renaud invited President address Council concerning RC industry views AMA activities advised RC equip 80 Model Aviation ment manufacturers association formed would operate within HIA organizational structure noted new group enjoyed very successful meeting three weeks earlier California AMA Frequency Committee members AMA Executive Director repre sented meeting industry partici pants supported AMAs proposal FCC RC frequencies applauded Frequency Committees effort Renaud also asked AMA help policing use new frequencies recommended addition HQ staff technically competent person coordinate efforts involving new frequency matters also noted individual opinion AMA should have discount adver tising its magazine although acknowl edged modelers apparently agree 25 FAI Delegate Grigg described need permanent US voting delegate international aeromodeling committee ClAM term least three years pref erably five regardless changes pres idency Discussion indicated need Bylaws change transfer authority appointment President Coun cil motion effect approved 10 2 favor except District 10 VP Executive VP Meanwhile Grigg noted George Buso NY would delegate during presidency 26 RC Contest Boards After noting Bylaws change would necessary permit establishment separate contest boards RC Aerobatics Pylon Soaring etc motion recommend Bylaws Com mittee draft such change did pass 5 for2 3 10 ii EVP 5 againsti 5 9 ED PR 3 abstained4 6 7 Note- order make change would have neces sary define RC activity primary category modeling 27 Indoor Contest Board After discus sion indicated Indoor should recognized primary category its own contest board motion accomplish within 60 days approved unanimously 28 Legal Assistance proposal AMAs legal counsel develop litigation package approximately $4000 means RC clubs counter deliberate interference efforts approved President after noting cost would come AMA Frequency Committees already approved budget com mittee chairman recommended ex penditure 29 FCC Licenses No action taken following discussion concerning whether AMA should accept responsibility issu ance RC licenses given authority FCC noted HQ could necessary 30 Recording Equipment possibility Council members being provided re cording dictating equipment interaction HQ discussed no action taken 31 Associate Members new type membership proposed discussion consideration deferred until next meeting 32 SAM Championships designation AAAA 1982 annual meet Society Antique Modelers approved unanimously 33 Sargent Petitions Grigg appointed committee Brown chairman Izzo Broder sen make specific recommendations next Council meeting regarding several peti tions previously submitted Bob Sargent District 3 34 Standing Rules Nominating Pro cedures portion supplement laws revised several detail changes approved 10 1 favor except District 7 against Districts 1 6 abstained Note revised procedures will apply 1982 election will pub lished elsewhere next months issue AMA News 35 Nats Briefing Homer Smith Chair man Nats Executive Committee advised Council final decisions concerning 82 Nats event locations would made next day options severely limited asked understanding appre ciation supportive acceptance whatever decisions resulted 36 FF Site Selection Following extensive discussion explanations difficulties involved finals site selection FF team programs Grigg requested Foreman 4 provide written report subject Presidential consideration next pro gram 37 Muffler/Noise Levels Discussion indi cated general agreement AMA should doing something specific minimize effects noise problems flying sites motion establish technical committee noise $5000 budget Ed Izzo recruit committee members defer tasks approved 9 4 fori 2 3 7 9 10 ii ED EVP against4 5 6 8 38 Dues Moratorium motion re quire new Open member beginning 1983 pay registration fee $10 addiiton normal dues means avoid dues increases existing members failed vote 2 10 for2 ii against 13567 89 10 ED EVPabstianed4 39 Alcohol Ban motion disqualify anyone sanctioned competition ex hibition has alcoiholic beverages nar cotic agents flight line pit areas further possibility membership expul sion initially approved 7 6 fori 2 4 6 7 ii PR against3 58 10 ED EVP abstained9 Following further discussion concerning problems enforcement motion reconsider matter approved unanimously revote original motion failed 2 10 for2 11 against others except 6 abstained Therefore original action cancelled 40 McEntee Fund approved un animously amount has held escrow AMA years Howard McEntee Memorial Fund trans ferred Building Fund suitable plaque displayed new AMA HQ subject accpetance fund trustees W Good B Smith j Worth 41 FAI Nats directed Nats Executive Committee events included Nats after 1982 normally held world championships events Committee study subject make recommendations Council 42 Presidential Functions Discussion pro duced suggestion President ac cepted monitor HQ response directives Council insure such items carried out 43 Credit Vouchers Following discussion concerning nature extent l-IQ use credit vouchers agreed except less full year memberships vouchers should have statement indicating voucher may exchanged check also vouchers would colored paper make prominent less easily lost forgotten about 44 Beginners Group noted BAMA Beginning Aero Modelers Associa tion announced Ed Whitten Junior Flight column Model Aviation magazine individual effort part rather official AMA activity Council agreed unanimously effort should given Council vote confidence Whitten should asked keep Council informed advance BAMA plans progress 45 Dealer Licenses After discussion dicated agreement desirable have arrangement whereby hobby shops could sell AMA licenses President di rected HQ prepare proposal next meeting details such arrangement 46 Business Advisors Committee Worth reported four five committee candi dates selected still looking someone accountant back ground Committee choices currently include attorney small business manager large business executive financial manager 47 Awards Fellowship Superior Service Award approved announcements made after presen tations made 48 Next Meeting two day meeting approved Toledo April 1 2 Note following meeting mail revote change location dates Washing ton DC May 1 2 change approved tonnecticut 0 Maine S Massachusetts 0 New Hampshire Rhode Island ont DISTRICT REPORT Ed Izzo District Vice-President 483 Fiske St Holliston MA 01746 Amciate Vic-Pusidnts Robert C Brodeur 405 Main Street NashuaNH 03060 Don Krafft P0 Box 152873 Herituqe Ln. DssburyMA02332 Al Novotnik4 Beverly P1 Norwalk CT 06850 Don Raab 113 Pairview Ave Rutland VT 05701 would like give observations first Council meeting attended Dallas May 198281 FLYING NEAR AIRPORTS BE CAREFUL Free Flight Radio Control flying near airports situation might involve possibility models being vicinity full-scale aircraft operations must avoidedor conducted eliminate dangerous situations Models should flown proximity fuji-scale aircraft unless flier has someone else him sole purpose watching full-scale aircraft supervising flying prevent accident possibilities meeting conjunction Hobby Industry Association meeting will read details Council meeting another area magazine first im pression AMA good hands light things have hearing about over past couple years can con scientiously say Council made up representatives have earnest inter est Academy members heart enough probing questioning Council members insure right action taken programs Academy matters no way mean rubber stamp Coun cil Its conducted businesslike manner attempt achieve maximum accom plishments under one-day time period Although lot material discussed feel highlights action taken follows 1 Reorganizing Flying Site Aid Directors function incorporate public relations responsibility therefore giving proper help emphasis modeling clubs will given proper direction public relations acquiring keeping fly ing sites 2 The appropriation funds legal department will supply plan action docu mentation flying clubs encounter de liberate frequency interference outside sources 3 The awarding AAAA status SAM Championships held July 3rd 4th 5th District relationship discussion George Armstead turn invited attned Cham pionships awards dinner 4 The Council established Technical Noise Committee am pleased have chosen Chairman am putting together plans proposals soliciting aid endeavor am open suggestions help source along lines Appointments have reappointed George Higgins Control Line Contest Board mem ber District Club Activities contacted Ara Dedekian Wing Busters Model Club attend meeting CLAN Control Line Association New England held Manny Pimentals house George McGinnis member group stated Control Line alive active New England after sitting through meeting reviewing activity schedule year can verify fact club has scheduled Club 15 Goodyear April 4th air racing event April 18th held Whitman/ Hanson Regional High School would rec ommend Control Liners District attempt attend latter event Upcoming Events Cliff Piper informed Kennebec Valley Model Aviators will holding club rally Knights Co lumbus Hall Route 201 Augusta ME Sunday March 7th 9 am 4 pm Although column will appear too late reading attend would like comment have full day activi ties scheduled speakers John Grigg President AMA yours truly Clubs vicinity will exhibiting expect good meeting whereby activities displays will make very interesting day modelers informed Mike Hoeffler Central Massachusetts RC Modelers March 26th 27th will conduct exhibit Auburn Mall Auburn MA would like include column activities being conducted clubs necessary receive information well advance will released time cover activity As may know information column required approximately five weeks before publication also informed Fred Zealor Presi dent Cape Ann Model Club will having first dinnei- dance March 27th Kings Grant Inn Beverly MA addition have scheduled mall show North Shore Shopping Center Peabody MA April 22nd 24th Hamilton Tony Bole invited speaker South County Flying Circus meeting held March 15th Chariton MA Hope see modelers area meeting last itemin first column men tioned would like see brochure published insurance benefits Lo hold discovered Academy does have sample brochure entitled Facts About AMAs Insurance would suggest clubs obtain some distribute membership ** ** ** ** * * * ***** *** ** *** * DONT FLY CL MODELS NEAR POWER LINES New Jersey 0 New York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II JicePresident 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 Aaindeteradeea Pete 6anchni 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10706 Frank Oreech 9 Willow Ave. Piscataway NJ 08354 Honk Uk. 40 Cory Dr. Toms River NJ 06753 Adam Sattlee 50 Randi Rd. No A- Schenectady NY 12309 Waft Throne208 Windemere Rd Syrscrjse NY 13219 Second District Thoughts favorite district has another first its credit largest AMA chartered club membership-wise InterState Model Flying Club Bear Mountain NY less six months old al ready has 406 members going strong progress report having explained phenomenon earlier edition column Another major achievement report proudly fact District II has reached second place amount cash contri butions AMA Building Fund Keep up good work District Twoers Much credit due dedicated AVPs unre mitting promotional efforts George Buso Anyone has ever Rhinebeck NY WW Classic contests Mid-Hudson RC Club will recall beaming countenance combined ready friendly outstretched wel coming hand George Buso Hyde Park NY Back 1975 during first term VP appointed George member National RC Contest Board District II responsible post served distinction until chose step down put give someone else opportunity serve Now George Buso has ap pointed official voting delegate AMA FAI-CIAM convenes Europe cannot think better choice Con gratulations George BAMA This abbreviation Beginning Aero Modelers Association idea Ed Whitten outstanding District II AMA member noted Indoor flier Ed also conducts Junior Flight de partment magazine wherein will elaborate project Hence shall leave him merely record appreciation Ed has done continues youthful model ers seem eternally proud District II its super modelers Well AM hasten add however youth model ing has also well served Charles Hampson Grant District Frank Zaic District X formerly however District II Indoor Contest Board Having received considerable mail subject successful ly moved Executive Council Jan uary 30th Dallas TX meeting adopt resolution establishing first time separate distinct Contest Board deal exclusively Indoor competition sin cerely hope trust development will serve dissipate entirely dispel much discontent has manifest past shall identify Dis trict II board member next report Dues Increases Like death taxes probable some dues increases will always us am opposed principle plan scheduled period ic cycle dues upping last increase large measure necessitated need showing true AMA solvency favor acceptable credit rating vital financing Building Program re lating new home Reston VA move mandated skyrocketing rents have plaguing us Washington DC long run AMA membership will benefit financially two major respects 1 an escape increasingly heavy rental burden requiring frequent dues increases 2 investment highly valuable piece real estate substantial growth area Sixth CNYMAA Symposium Central New York Model Aircraft Association has done again Its symposium February 6th could desired year seminars recorded video tape task force local university cluding District II membership meeting chaired meeting shared TV lenses AMA Prexy John Grigg District VP Ed Izzo local AVP Walt Throne Fran Worth President CNYMAA intro duced us assemblage questions posed AMA members attendance hope answered satisfactorily answered panel ARCS banquet followed semi nars usual enjoyable experi ence featured special awards Much credit its success due AVP Walt Throne club President Larry Apps Dave Mathewson always George Marsh Fran Worth directed symposium year deserves particular congratulations tough job well done What Price Safety quote Item 2 list proposed field rules appearing February 1982 issue ERMAC Plane Crazy 82 Model Aviation News newsletter Edison Recrea tion Model Airplane Club Edison NJ follows 2 Positively no alcoholic beverages allowed also received letter president New York club complained personally behalf fellow club member regarding cover photo November 1 981 issue Model via tion taken Seguin TX Nats Scale event individual flight line shown holding what described can well-known brand beer get copy take look complaint registered critical PR stand point rather calling attention undesirability allowing possession beer other alcoholic beverages flight line AMA sanctioned contest Nats no less I-low feel about complaint basis Please drop line let us know As judged Pattern very Nats temperatures high 11 8 degrees can tell can cold beer would have sure tasted mighty good survived ice water soda however strict observance USPJA unwritten code judicial behavior establish purity rather preserve integrity face low scores time time obliged bestow Foggy Lens Department May 17 1981 Jersey Coast Sport Fliers held contest Thompson Park Jamesburg NJ shot made Bud Roane Mel Therien occunving udges chairs camera caught Dick Smith Rochester NY STARS Spangled Rally Olean NY July 25 1981 Dick District II Contest Coordinator RC Glider Pylon Racing lens caught Joseph Micalizzi AVP District V resident Fajardo PR visited Romano Garabello Memorial Meet PARCS Floyd Bennett Field NY GEAR UP AND LOCKED Ohio oyluania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Ausociat Vica-Preaidanta Joe Ciben 36980 Valley Forge Dr Solon OH 44139 Francis Fluliarty 504 211 St Vienna WV 26101 Corky Heitman SR 108 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St. Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Shalkey 217 Euclid Aw. Scottdale PA 15683 WANTED violin case condition presence instrument immaterial may need carry equipment next Council meeting last Council meeting beaut holes shot ideas came away feeling like pin cushion knew going days proposed separating RC contest boards Aerobatic Racing Soaring contest boards shot down due its being contrary Bylaws yet very next subject separate Indoor portion FF its own contest board passed unanimously could have made motion sun rise east next day would have defeated prob ably just well Council members unable fly home next day due bad weather Late Council meeting quietly licking wounds John Byrne Dis trict II VP got up made motion prohibit alcoholic beverages AMA sanc tioned contests first thought kiddingjust trying get final jab before adjourning realized serious nearly fell out chair amazement turned shock few minutes later vote taken passed vote ensuing discussion enforce legal ramifications defining flight line flight line FF contest What about Indoor meet etc comical best did result reconsideration matter vote defeated motion 10 2 hard time voting lo cation site next Council meeting ended up scheduled tor Toledo OH April 1 2 tow up air proposed changing Washington DC May 1 2 due problems midweek meeting Council members general confusion meet ing major trade show Once meeting adjourned few us decided stop bar drink before retiring arrival found bar closing perfect way end type day retrospect after reviewing notes plane way home since home find fact accomplished goals meeting least able lay groundwork few pet projects such making training films help newer members learn build fly etc firm belief such films will cornerstone around future growth modeling will built hate use reference ad mission running late again month does time go think last issue April 82 Model Aviation con tained some very interesting articles relative youth beginner programs particular article John Worths column page 77 column Travis McGinnis page 84 article entitled Flew Flew Soapbox section page 93 very interesting referred RC flight Juniors contrast letters iiJunior Flight column page 86 severe conflict thinking arises iiJunior Flight considers CL and FF starting point feel strongly attract Juniors model aviation must start focus much attention RC CL FF successful Sure expensive complicated difficult demanding todayis kids being brought up world computers color TV video recorders video games thrilled mystique flight amazement elec tricity marvel radio growing up operating equipment adults saw science fiction Buck Rogers kids must aim programs todays kids successful attracting todays kids model aviation programs successful kids working say should decrease way efforts areas obviously need programs among financially able handle RC inter est strictly areas believe larger group kids out would much quickly attracted model aviation through RC have financial capability start level After have priced Atari lately Carl Wheeley just called wondering column Id better get off horn mail thank goodness express mail Ill probably get lot flack about col umn thats way month has gone See ya Toledo May 198283 Personal Note John Franke Euuor Limerick Lines active member 1000 Islands RC Modelers has retired moving North Carolina District IIs LOSS District IVs GAIN best John Delaware District Columbia land h Carolina Virginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Aeaoaat Vie-Pegidansa Wayne Abernathy 9205 Carenclon 2 Upper Marlboro MO 20871 Bob Chausipine 206 Tipton Fld Newport News VA 23606 Howmd Crispin 611 Beechwood Charlottesville VA 22901 V Bill Helms 2000 Tyvola Road Charlotte NC 28210 Scorty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809 John Preston 7012 Elvira Court Falls Church VA 22042 Charles Spear 910 Holly Lane Mockuvilln NC 27028 last Executive Council meeting decided start Indoor Contest Board would like District IV Indoor fliers send names choices Dis trict IV Indoor Contest Board representative individual will represent District IVs Indoor flying interests desires will representative AMA district appointed group will named chairman think very good idea need recommendations soon possible / Editor Word has received President John Grigg has placed moratorium implementa tion Indoor Contest Board until after next Executive Council meeting last Council meeting asked Coun cil help promoting east coast site FAI Free Flight Team Selection finals As Free Flighters know team finals have held either out west California last three four times has caused lot east coast partici pants drop out program simply cause couldnt afford travel way California Well make long story short AMA Council did seem too interested except Hardy Brodersen Hardy has discussed problem FAI Site Selection Com mittee have said east coast can come up decent site 1984 will give serious consideration east coast FAI Team Selection finals Now its up start looking good site know will hard find good Taft doesnt have perfect does have reasonably decent have asked Bob Sifleet Joe Boyle push program find good site 1984 will can help Anyone else wants help please contact Bob Siflect Joe Boyle have two years get act together can try Also case dont know funds avail able help travel costs anyone qualified go team finals information funds contact Micheline Madison AMA Headquarters Also FAI participants District II Ill V would like join District IV help project 1984 east coast Team Selection finals please drop line Now time get nominations choice Vice-President Dis trict IV term 1983-85 Due new Bylaws change Vice-Presidents term will now run three years instead two nominations must hands AMA Headquarters no later middle July 1982 time clear whether will vote AMA President 1982 Council will extend current Presi dents term year get new three year program cycle started current President extended year will vote office 1983 present-time Executive Council voting implement program results may issue Model viation Whats Happening District IV Winston-Salem RC Club WSRC has nated $300 AMA Building Fund approximately 10% income clubs regular meetings decided club vote show support new AMA Headquarters Thanks WSRC largest donation club District IV far Radio Control League North Carolina clubs North Carolina should contact RCNC having membership drive also giving prizes club signs up new members RCNC First prize Kraft radio second prizeFalcon 56 third prizeelectric starter Greensboro Radio Aeromodelers May 23 Giant Scale Contest Grams trying raise money rebuild flyingsite date have raised $1375 still need about $1000 club members urged help First State RC Club thought might like know First State RC Club gets better participation club activities Point System point system has established executive committee encourage members participate club activities end year awards will given will include free 1983 club membership high point winner Points awarded follows Field maintenance chairman20 membersiS 5 per cutting Chairman executive committeeiS membersi 0 Annual fun fly chairmaniS CDiS committee membersi 0 Team chal lenge chairmaniS participantsS Special events chairmaniS participantsi 0 Other committee chairmeniC membersS structorsS per student i per session Fun fly participantsS per monthly event News letter editor publisherlO Attend ancei per meeting Tidewater Model Soaring Society Big event combining FF RC CL coming May TMSS will joining Brainbusters Free Flight Norfolk Aeromodelers Con trol Line Clubs what looks like really major contest will held i 5th i6th May Petersburg Municipal Airport Control Line portion will AAA contest spread over both days FF RC Soaring events will Sunday 16th Soaring will Unlimited Two-meter Scale class Sailplanes Western NC Radio Control Society wish extend congratulations Carter Pounder nomination RCNC modelers Hall Fame Steve Davis recipient annual Walter Speliman Sportsmanship Award Chesapeake Bay RC Club Red Brick Day April 3rd CBRC will sponsor great Red Brick Fly-In Ardens Field Starting time will 12 noon Rain date Sunday April 4th Northern Virginia RC Club January 17th coldest day 45 years didnt stop 10 members NVRC parti cipating clubs annual Sno-Fli contest Bob Chatman CD club meeting week prior event promised members would snow before day contest Snow did dont think Bob requested iO0F temperature recorded dawn noon sun brought air up i 00F toler able happen masochist See photo above case wondering engines difficult start such cold weather swer prime lighterfiuld Hang theregood flying weather coming4~ Alabama Florida tgia issippi to Bitt V Suulh tarelina essee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 35209 12051 879-5500 Aoaat VcPnadsss John Gorday 115 Bayberry Lane Jackson MS 29212 Richurd Jackson 108 Thornle Charleston Heights SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 922 Bunyan Deiray Beach FL 23444 Pillip McDowell 5621 Rolling Fork Dr. Nashville TN 37205 Joseph Micalizzi SR 0086B Boo 1532 Fuiardo PR 0064 Cd Moorman 70 Fifth St. Shalimur FL 32579 Hurry Sherom P0 Boa 4506 Birmioghom AL 35206 Tom Thacker 2390 Lawre,cevle Hwy L Decatur GA 20002 feature article Chattanooga NewsFree Press referred Radio Controlled model airplanes chance escape world flight article also quoted Earl Davis saying engineering career came out 84 Model Aviation nown anove wgtn some ot mneir mouwo 0 I us saus Un true members Northern Virginia RC Club Less ragni Bob Scott Tommy ocorn DOD Chatman Bill Cann Larry Parfitt NVRC President Bob Burnett Phil Coopy Bernie Steucker John Hunton Photo John Preston love model planes educa tional value building flying models can sometimes hard separate recre ational value Learning through modeling much fun educational aspect too often overlooked Frankly think need put some emphasis educa tional aspects modelingbut certainly exclusion its value chance escape world flight Tim McDow John Burgan Pal ri Beach Aeronauts got round applause club auction computerized rec ord auction transactions total amount transactions $2248 No wonder needed computer reason auction successful club got early start notifying nearby clubs Florida State Soaring Champion other 15 year old Chris Ruth Chris flies fathers design Prophet classes walks away trophies Now some pictures Tangerine Soar ing Championships Dan Langoasters Modified Franklin has 1O6 wingspan Model flying Puerto Rico must year round pleasure plan trip island plan take extra day two get clubs Better yet take family Puerto Rico Mini-Nats Building Delta Dart top right hood car Delis Miguel Amoralis Hildelisa Miguel Caro Miguel age 12 took first place Novice field 11 As contrast modeling Puerto Rico note sentence Pushrod Reel foot Aero Modelers Union City TN anyone interested ski-planes float-planes Radio Controlled ducks should happy weather time read however spring should have arrived Union City Illinois ana ucky 4 VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Aesociats vies-Presidents Loren HoIm 643 Hill 8rook Quincy iL 62301 William Kern taOs 12th St. Bedford IN 47421 Glenn Lee 819 Mandrake Batavia IL 60510 Bruce Maloney 1916 Keenland Pkwy Owenuboro KY 42301 Raymond Meyers P0 Box 243 Smithville MO 64089 Helen Olsen 820 Old Bonhomme Univertity City MO 63132 Bill Zimmer Box 72 Verna IL 61375 guess can see now pic ture top column has changed have AVP three years Ken tucky area Horrace felt time took over Vice-President District VI Well am writing first column Let say couple things about self since District VI dont know am RC Sport flier interests lie mainly Scale dont compete very often get friendly local contest once have enjoyed categories model aviation have chosen RC because felt could give rest areas justice due limitations time money still like watch dont recognize RC way go model aviation Thats enough about Lets get something interesting AVP made point correspond Kentucky clubs regular basis chose clubs state could within range wanted make visits also made possible allow set group clubs represent better clubs Because seemed work well Kentucky am making point setting up set clubs AVP district jobs will correspond clubs areas assigned hope will give clubs insight what going district course can happen AVPs jobs club getting correspond ence se let know After represent district Feel free correspond AVPs have questions concerns just news After know what going district would like hear people District VI am fairly new job really dont have good feel what goes district outside Kentucky Send newsletters enjoy reading Central Florida Miniature Aircraft So ciety reflection upswing Rubber Scale models Dean McGinnes driving Fnr-o holind rho Huh believe AMA can better job write let know ideas can get quite bit info have getting few new ones really thank clubs including mailing lists dont belong clubs just want write please Its hard write everyone district write return letter promptly can Enough politics such Lets take look some pictures have received since took office first picture above Bud Bodzioch taken Mississippi Valley Combat Cham pionships last year Bud says telling cameraman sucker other guy May 198285 Tilbuoy Flash trom Dean MeGinnes Nice Rubber Scale Scab vvinnurs irum L U n vave IIes lLnUl Stan Pfost 1st Dan Lanacaster 3rd tallest shortest Diaz wife Madeleine daughters Madeleine Geraldine beautiful P47 hitting ground think hes guy wouldnt want get CL Combat circle Bud District Vis Contest Co ordinator CL Picture two preceding page taken annual Frozen Finger Flying Festival put Chicago Aero Angels January 4 1982 looks snow ground Id bet froze fingers contest Pictured Horrace Cain Bob Oge Bobs son Jeff Combat boys tough third picture right taken same contest Chicago Its Dr Terry Passen holding 550-sq-in Shadow Combat ship didnt realize CL Combat fliers flew monsters too Dr Passen has written several letters since taking office avid supporter Combat district got picture him felt would nice gesture include column Besides hes holding neat plane gratitude goes Bud Bodzioch above pictures months column Id like see the rest future After column want make sure its full good stuff Pictures better politics time Well could ramble guess should stop until next month Its time head shop build new spring As Bud Bodzioch says THE SKY IS OURS Iowa C Michigan esota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen 0 nict VII Vice -Pry dent P II too 1104 Birmingham M 48t 12 Asaiseant Vice-President Tony Italiano 1655 Revere Dr Brookf mId WI 53006 Associate Vice-Presidents James Clark 4444 Woodview Dr NE Cedar Rapids IA 52401 joni E Lorbiecki 5847 N 67th St Milwaukee WI 53218 Robert 0 Lundberg 4928 Tioga Sn Duluth MN 55804 William Roheing 4494 Tanglewood Tr Sn Joseph MI 49085 Al Scidmore 5013 Dorsest Dr. Madman WI 53711 Ran Sears 132$ RosIn0 Pontiac MI 48054 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 So new VP Column idiom recall what happened last Council Meeting notice caps recall gawd almost voted out beer other spirits pits flight line begin ning Byrnes motion sounded OK drunks pits flight lineunacceptable Try voting yes because cant possibly pass youll look really righteous passed Now what admonitions Helen Olsen Ron Kopp ringing ears City rt parlia mentarian elbowing left proper motion made voted again Whew first having visit ing AVP deliver telling lecture began realize what youve just done Itll fun notice voting Dont too hard us though question fraught uble part relaxing Sundays flying marvelous thirst quenching taste first beer wait noon like Americas habits hospitality self-indulgence found usual proportions own company cant legislate human proclivities out flying activities must find way manage An unwritten task Contest Director clubs field regulations two clubs touch point rules recall Its time gave CD some muscle guidelines Safety Code seek advice counsel Such glowing report Spirit America Show Belding Ml last Labor Day weekend Ken Ames John Mary LaRock reports 4000 8000 spectators pictures couldnt pass up idea have air show Labor Day weekend did sponsored Belding Chamber Commerce Wolverine Skyhawks Rockford Ml September 5 6 7 1981 Belding MI What weekend turned out first annual Spirit America show Saturday morning September 5 Dennis Carrier walked out field quiet crossed-fingered hope-forsuccess attitude Little did know Inside both us bubbling emotion called anticipation day Fun Fly Pre-Show Events large number contestants around Michigan adjoining states surpris ing gallery about 400 Director Dennis saw thing went smoothly persons un familiar sport well informed Master Ceremonies thing couldnt controlled weather marginal three days threat rain Thankfully wind conditions favorable activities rain never materialized Fun Fly went well Ive seen 25 years hobby Fun events such Limbo Carrier Event Touch-n-Go Loop exciting watch especially Taxi contest full humor giant sized belly laugh awarded saw trophies handed out deserving contestants conclusion day out standing performance given Michi gan Acrobats first year AMA show team Im sure will among top teams country very near future dawn Sunday brought forth excitement first performance magnificent men flying machines Spirit America Show Team defi nitely professional groups guys Ive ever pleasure meet RC history show entertaining funnier anything Broadway fast paced easy watch well nar rated Show Team Captain Dave Baum 4000 plus spectators delighted comedy antics Wally Tom Lasik didnt allow straight face anywhere team preparing next demon stration 'Some events talented team members provided 1/3 1/5 1/4 Scale flying demos dual aerial ballet Witch Hazel flying Witch World War II bombing outhouse Also intro duction flight training flying flag fly ing lawnmower some best Precision Aerobatics since Nats including beauti ful glider music background pro vided tile feeling part move made could go forever about variety show lets touch moment what kids waited uding yours truly dog fight between Snoopy dastardly Red Baron As walked onto field kids went crazy although knew what out come must Snoopy flew doghouse smoothly precisely across skies seek ing out bright red Fokker moment truth As Snoopy lined up Red Baron sights burst ma chine gun fire smoke bellowed Red Barons plane knew would soon over Baron came down burst cheer Snoopy done again Saturday Sunday during break Fun Fly activities Aerobats AMA Show Team entertained public unique flying demonstrations gave lucky young lady chance shoot down planes 12 gouge shotgun course knack hitting fast mov ing target During periods open flying could see Quarter Scale P-38 Lightning built flown Ken Ames Jackson Ml Quarter Scale aircraft including Gere Sports 1 2 Delaire Fokker D VII Col Al Betkey entertained unique flying demonstration could perform Contendor 40 Later day Betkey proved midable opponent Mike Hill Jack son Ml John LaRock Aerobats out everything goes dog fight death point thougiw Mike trimmed Betkeys ribbon proved false fatality though During very low level evasive maneuver ground reached up grabbed LaRocks Miniplane spectacular crash could heard over crowds gasp Ill get next year Al Betkey Monday Labor Day mirror per formance Sundays great show audience 8000 people took 32 acres land just park cars looked like infield Indianapolis 500 race Good food provided strong carnival atmosphere lingered day have heard hindsight great well next year perhaps well know enough have 86 Model Aviation DONT FLY CL MODELS NEAR POWER LINES port-a-john men women should shorten line day concluded tearful Dennis being hon ored membership Spirit America Show Team think started Dennis big D Deter mination Happy Flying Both Spirit thank Heres Idea has found its Time however old saw goes John R Houvener Sr Saginaw Michigan Valley Radio Control Club letter neighboring clubs last Board Directors meeting Saginaw Valley RC Club motion made Saginaw Valley RC Club es tablish club liaison membership mem bership limited member neighboring RC club will com prise area roughly encompassing area middle eastern Michigan hereafter will refer area MEM Such membership will free gratis selected individual will act liaison member represent ing home club motion passed favor Saginaw Valley RC Club asks select quality member club liaison membership Saginaw Valley RC Club will receive full membership benefits Saginaw Valley RC Club will receive membership packet club card monthly newsletter also happen editor 1982 liaison member will expected attend meet ing SVRCC before 1982 summer flying season starts April meeting sometime during flying season meeting fall times liaison member will put forward knowledge expertise RC activities MEM area item noted liaison member cannot vote hold office liaison club membership other club privileges apply ie use SVRCC flying fields able attend club events etc' Arkansas S Louisiana Meice 0 Oklahoma s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Ted White District VIII Vice-President 1109 Greendale Bedford TX 76021 Aaaociaso VicePresidenss Sob Friedl 5512 Soushmood Little Rock AR 72205 William Harley III 927 Commerce Pleananton TX 78064 Duo Parsons 11809 Palmer NE AIbaqaerae NM 87111 Ed Perez 1102W Tarrano Rd Graed Prairie TX 75050 Al Rabe 1904 Valley Oak Co. Irving TX 75061 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Eartlesnille OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr. Menairie LA 70003 couple months ago mentioned read ing article December 81 Scale RC Modeler Dave Platt critical RC Scale judging actually Standoff Scale USPJA also said agreed what Dave said previously written article published Model Air plane News after Lincoln Nats about same thing Namely misinterpretation complete disregard rules plus very poor judging no time either Daves article did ever mention problem rules misinterpretation violation judges and/or officials April issue Scale RC Modeler Howard Crispin President USPIA published answer Daves article following Daves letter Howard Crispin Dave allowed publish Just got copy Scale RC Modeler read rebuttal article though single point making ob vious enough have forecast last paragraph article clearly chosen duck issue addressing several others no quarrel true anyone may express opinion opinion given ad vice judge-training article official Society paper becomes policy Society examples cited rules being changed Since did tempt deny assume concede point As have separately explained reply Russell Knetzger dangerous situation bothered individual person reason forgetful ness part did mention article violations existing Scale rules USPIA members case self already knew answer sub sequently wrote Claude McCullough about Markings issue just have written record stand Bowie Qualifier violation rules confirmed tried get reconsider time determined Masters Final USPJA judge re peated same violation led us wonder yet another USPJA Scale rule time protested CD corrected However Im sure youd agree unhappy embarrassing situation contestant forced pro test judges violating rule doesnt re flect well anybody including judges Society earlier agreed point made anyone entitled consideration viewpoint rules Nevertheless must said view comes Tom Cook Kent Walters Art Johnson anyone lays line shape Scale model runway counts hangar flier doesnt compete would end sport rules made people dont play game Russell has told making changing Scale rules role USPJA sees itself applaud would happy see put effect Surely shouldnt too much ask hobby gentlemen sports some USPJA say Hey guys its bit ticklish situation man right have violating Scale rules have changing rules suit own opin ions neither area juris diction expertise must attempt correct damage far done let happen again personal opinion USPJA members have capability judg ing contest What dealing individuals voicing own opinions may may agree rules danger lies letting few peoples opinions become policy whole purpose bringing up condemn everyone USPJA Im sure members out working hard doing best know few mostly leadership appear source problem additional note according Dave PlaCt Scale Masters Committee has de cided use USPJA judges 1982 Masters Colorado S Kansas S Nebraska IXWyor DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGInnIs Oistrict IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Aneocias Viee-Pesaidaess Robert Ball 26225 Coffman Cooper WY 82601 Ed Coo 8209 LinOen Dr Prairie Village KS 66208 Dick Crowley 16413 8 Stanford P1 Aurora CD 80018 Glen Lau 3701 5 440h So Lincoln NE 68504 Tim Marsern 429 Dogmood Orafton ND 88237 Jim Rickette 516S Cloadas Siono Pulls SD 871 03 Associate Vice-President Jim Ricketts South Dakota shares report month few information items first Seems though information Nats year being picked up quesitons get fairly regularly So heres infoAugust 1-8 Lincoln Nebraska Watch May 198287 Spirit America Show Team crowd pleaser some 8000 spectators pleased Thats success op. 1 3 YIJJ enemy waa dynamitel Model Aiation detailed schedule events Thats right District IX folks lucky have Nats own area distance-wise Lincoln SkyKnights Club will hosting club know what fine job did last Lincoln Nats can look forward another great Nats hard work organization experience lot good things could said about Lincoln its surrounding area youd like Chamber Commerce other area family entertain ment tourist information Id bet could get early start contacting Dr Glen Lau address column heading Glen will probably want shoot gets too bogged down requests group modelers can make feel welcome helpful Lincoln Sky-Knights can get job done am looking forward another great Nats members interested big RC models youll glad know notifi cation Don Godfrey President International Miniature Aircraft Association IMAA came approving unanimously Dale Alyea District IX director Id bet Joan Alyea shares job Dale know theyll great job endeavor address 2117 Ridgewood Lane Pueblo CO 81005 phone 303/564-6699 interested king-sized models contact Alyeas District IX welcomes Robert Ball Casper WY ranks Associate Vice Presidentslooking forward good things Bob Wed like thank Chuck Brannon past service District IX AVP Wyoming Chuck has expressed interest new appointment coordinator youth modeling activities Wyoming District IX now Theres lots need Chuck will soon telling exactly can help have job description share us leads nicely months report pictures Jim Ricketts Now banquet circuit over consists winter months South Dakota dont fly much build lot talk about flying want people district know about super active club Rapid City Propbusters son Jim invited attend annual banquet held December 6 1981 about 60 people banquet Entertainment provided Randy Cana dy club members country singing group LR Bob Olson Casey Smith Rod Renz Kathryn McCarthy Dennis McCarthy Steve Powers Gene Shoop Don Smith What treat us meet visit fine group arrived Saturday evening Gene Shoop club presi dent Don Smith newsletter editor met us went out dinner Dons house see what new workbench always enjoy looking over someone elses work area see cluttered Sunday morning taken club flying site What nice layout Lots room no corn fields near no trees no fences looked like pilot would have no excuse crash other pilot error Lots parking area planes cars asphalt runways Very nice indeed flying field went town dinner program high light program Besanscon Award presented Rod Renz award given annually club member contributes club both off flying field award honors memory Mr Besanscon club member unselfish above beyond normal came Propbust ers' model aviation presented Seasons Flyer patches 11 club mem bers records correct Propbust ers have Seasons Flyers other South Dakota club spoke club about experiences model avia tion answered questions about AMA promoted building fund Nine members Propbusters donated toward build ing fund promised later son Jim age 12 stole show telling group about experiences various nationals have attended group very interested learn about Control Line Scale racing youngsters point view airplane along could see thing set up film / Fly Em Break Em / Fix Em shown afterward headed back Sioux Falls visiting way home about Prophusters fun time Rapid City Truly super club super people would remiss didnt mention driving force Propbusters Dennis McCarthyPresident Bill OlmsteadVice President Bob OlsonSecretary Don Smith Editor Gene ShoopPast President As know South Dakota winters really super-dandy Lots cold wind snow Excellent weather build lots airpalnes leads up winter activity Static Model displays local shopping malls shows lot fun gives everyone chance get together com pare building projects lay groundwork plan area contests fun flies Prizes awards usually given best RC Open Junior best Scale best CL Open Junior best paint job best iron cover ing best show Along throw some door prizes wives have chance go shopping talk airplanes Most know personal mis sion increase Junior participation model aviation thanks letters response last column Looking back youth someone give guiding hand learn basics also hobby dealer home town loved kids went far give token discounts us let us put tab didnt have cash hobby shop Ames IA called Hobby Shop dont know anymore nor know same fella still runs Anyway Earl God bless wherever you helped kids get hobby am sure grateful youngster starting out needs help can getespecially parents involved hobby need keep good thing going Sell hobby kids shoes once Lets help out way helped out model aviation hobby future hands todays youngsters Give breakhelp out Arizona nrnia ii 0 Nevada x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 30717 Rue Laeglos R,cho Pelon Veden CA 90274 Ausocists VjcwPresideeta Tony Capobianco615 Laloma Ave Modesto CA 95354 Glenn carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnat Creek CA 94598 Bob Reynolds Rt 8 Box 51 Tycoon AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Al Williamson 445 S5estby Chula Vista CA 92011 Its busy 30 days since last re port traveled around quite bit repre senting district Council meeting AMA club meetings First function attended annual awards banquet Sky-Nauts Saddle back Valley Dave Herbert invited year has past three first able attend ones past always same weekend Council meeting banquet held El Toro Marine Facility right shadow huge dirigible hangars 88 Model Aviation LeTt nlgns Jim llICkBtt5 tuistrict IA vrg Jim Ricketts son AVPI Rod receiving Besanscon Award Don Smith great turnout scads door prizes great meal capped evening off Dave Herbert said clubs Toys Tots effort raised $42000 year Outstanding next weekend went Dallas TX Council meeting Im going use up column relating details will covered AMA News section item worth mentioning jay Gerber de livered latest film Its Control Line called Wired Action Its really great treatment aspects Control Line flying separate contest board has set up Indoor Im presently contacting people interested representing District X nominated Bev Wisniewski Su perior Service Award approved Council unanimously Bev has spent hours functioning CD working AMA booths trade shows some us have modelers Council meet ing attend Nats Executive Committee meeting held after Council meeting Shes committee has such inter est Control Line event shes oversee years Nats paid own way sit couple days later off Sacra mento meeting Sacramento Valley RC Club invited club Secretary Gary Workman picked up airport member Bill Hobbs good talk drove meeting meeting introduced John Pief club President later spent night Johns house made early rising get airport sure want thank him hospitality Back meeting sold out Building Fund materials took orders club donated $100 fund members bought another $125 worth Howard Baldwin bought gold patch $50 Henry Sasvielle Donald Alexander gave $25 silver ones Bob Evans bought bronze showed club Indoor film AMA has available really went couple days later attended noon time meeting Aerospace Club Theyre diverse group modelers saw Pete Young good Free Flighter Keith Trostle good Free Flight Control Line meet ing invited Harry Apoian RC flier note installed officers 1982 luncheon meeting Later evening attended meeting Thunderbugs Free Flight club thats strange Thats club belong Despite meetings attend find time club usually couple nights later attended nual awards banquet Free Flight Model Airplane Association Southern California high point winners year honored Bob White Open winner Jay Humelbaugh Senior Mike Keller Junior winners Bakersfield Flying Team team champions year barely beat out Max Men barely beat out Thunderbugs really close three way race year Thunderbugs honored club high point winners function lrv Aker won Open honors Jason Kendy Senior winner didnt have Junior club year showed group new Indoor film loved new AVP San Diego Al Williamson reports hes received Building Fund ma terials ready eager sell wants drop clubs San Diego area give him invite also wants visit flying fields please send him map site goes Free Flight guys down too AVP Arizona Bob Reynolds re ports owns gold patch now also selling Building Fund materials Look him up buy International Miniature Aircraft Asso ciation IMAA has new Director District 10 has same boundaries name Jim Alley address 3004 Hillside Drive Burlingame CA Phone him 415 347-9328 keep mentioning Building Fund Please donate help lower amount indebtedness well have incur donation $50 will get name honor scroll new building need AMA display booth drop line want attend meetings contact Ill see what can work out Thermals Alaska o ana on ngron XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 Aaaocane VicePsieienss Al caiwr 1607 S von Elm Pocarello ID 83201 Gary Fuller 3050 Rinerwood Juneau AK 99801 Bruce Nelson 807 C Vinksbug St. 5pokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline ID Boa 623 Kiamath Fails OR 97601 chic Younq 29020 1st Ave 5. 34 Federal Way WA 98003 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main Sn. Redmond WA 98052 Congratulations GARY FULLER new Associate Vice-President Alaska Gary will able get around areas talk faithful address 3050 Riverwood Dr Juneau AK 99801 anxious hear fliers Alaska what doing events coming up what problems have Speaking problems latest Mid night Sun RC Club flyer descrip tion January 1 1982 fun fly temperature started 300F warmed way up 160F Sounds like flying Montana Anyway have few descriptions winter flying year hopefully read wont have worry about until next year make sure batteries charged keep warm between flights Nothing like cold suck charge out flight pack Put some skis old faithful try out white stuff quite good water flying does have its fun aspect Northwest Expo number history Bob Pfeiffer crew Mount Ranier RC Society applauded putting best show northwest has seen Bob said next year eill better Its hard see things going during two days show planes cars boats manufac turers swap shop meetings just lot nice people talk Next year may add place show some films outside things plague begin ning enterprise superb effort As soon get results etc will printed column models dis play covered aspects hobby Peanut Giant Scale Unfortunately didnt get look models much would like have what saw very well done going try talk Bob add ing seaplane/floatplane category next year comments As noted earlier Scale Internats will held Reno week 13th June Unfortunately wont able go Instead plan attend THE SPOKANE SCALE INTERNAlS will held June 11 12 13 Spokane unfortu nate situation schedules two fine events same weekend event Spokane US Scale Masters Champion ship rounds information get touch Dick Carson Bruce Nelson E 807 Vicksburg Spokane WA 99208 Things happening District XI Northwest Drizzle Circuit finale set Mahlon Sweet Airport Eugene OR April 18 CL alive well Northwest May 29-30 Northwest Regional CL Championships will held Eugene OR Contact Mike Hazel 1040 Windemere Dr NW Salem OR 97304 contest will contain classes UC contest flying cant compete go watch wire-fliers thing ZiIlah Fun Fly has set May 15-16 dont have info write Valley Aero Modelers 1111 Fruitvale Yakima WA 98902 will certainly fill what promises another great get-together contest According Ralph Cooney Q-500 championship race will first Sunday May Boeing Hawks field Kent WA Formula 1 will start April races Kent Boise Calgary Boundary Bay same weekend Ralph also said may Q-500 racingat Albany OR spring summer As soon get contest list will little definite about dates As written Indoor meet Hills boro full swing Unfortunately annual Indoor get-togethers sponsored Barnstorm ers RC Club have victim increased use gym larger groups Perhaps next year can find de pendable site works Zillah site two Pattern conteststhe first April second August September writing exact dates known Dave Mullens Editor Skywriter newsletter Seattle Skyraiders have contest tentatively scheduled May 1 Boeing Kent site Stunt Fast Rat seem events Also Washington State Control Line Championship Contest will held weekend following Labor Day Contact Dave location Idaho Expo scheduled first weekend May will held Twin Falls what Ive heard has first class show promises continue to go see should District XI meeting during Expo will probably take place Saturday pm Al Culver Idaho AVP will probably run iL want something printed just re member lag time write it appears print Bye now HAPPY FLYING May 198289 JUNIOR DAUMA TAKES OFF Two issues ago stated about time launched serious effort direct assistance Juniors beginners ages encourage newcomers hobby/sport/art last issue forma tion association effect direct assistance announced BAMA BEGINNING AERO MODELERS ASSOCIA TION has spread its wings taken off climbing PURPOSE OF BAMA aims once again 1 find out become recognized group 2 give central theme bit backbone already assisting individual ways offer some overall guidance new assisting beginners 3 source information having want instruct groups send questions members answer immediate aims sophis ticated plans will developed progress Since Associaiton independent has no funds Academy Model Aeronautics grants industry civic groups quite necessary cover costs time primarily postage printing membership fees An annual membership costs $10 covers receipt 10 issues BAMAs newsletter Star Skippers over 12 month longer period RESPONSE HAS BEEN GOOD Quite batch letters has received response seven questions asked March 82 issue addition mailed out form letter discussing BAMA its aims several modelers across country already actively assisting beginners received back interesting letters along membership checks off good start want join us Please send membership checks BAMA care Ed Whitten above address RAY ROBERTS BERKELEY HALL SCHOOL PROGRAM Ive correspondence Ray off good years Early taught model airplane class Berkely short term elective program Model Aeronautics now its second full year part schools regular curriculum grades four through six co-educationally Berkeley Hall possibly school country schedule such classes Ray naturally has found exhilarating experience plan keep record experiences third year fourth grade students have finished sixth grade will able develop course study lesson plans etc Ray hopes will encourage other school administrators indoctrinate model aeronautics present curricula basic objectives pro gram develop curriculum will 1 Maintain attention span 9 12 year olds 2 Accommodate levels apparent normal mechanical dexterity 3 system progression will take nine year old noiice bring him up level ma turity subject field 4 Keep loss materials factor down workable mini mum 5 Develop appreciation follow ing directions photographs included just tiny elimose going Kecently 1-eoruary Mn Ivir ISOOC[LS conducted workshop Southern Re gional Meeting California Association Independent Schools About 25 30 school administrators attended class en titled Flying High Model Aeronautics Other workshops such titles Teaching Art History Secondary Level Microcomputers Secondary School What does mean means model aeronautics subject belongs ED WHITTEN f 0 Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 can schools Write directly Ray Roberts wish learn about program address Berkely Hall School 1600 Mulholland Drive Los Angeles CA 90049 ONE ANSWER OF MANY March issue seven ques tions What wrong current style models contests events con tests themselves Grant Carson Newport RI comments Free Flight First states Grant events rules Juniors same others ac tually little need multitude events complex rules Juniors Con sider Coupe dHiver rules Some Juniors cant compute areas dont have scale weigh out 10 grams rubber couldnt get 70 gram model 10 grams rubber fly anyway Grant suggests drastic re duction number events complexity rules Juniors As ex ample asks us consider following Rubber Eventup three flights allowed Longest flight counts No restrictions weight areas minimum flight times other events same Power allowing engine run displacement Tow Line Glider allowing length tow line Flying Scale power judging Mooney rules smaller contests Mr Carson feels events could combined Ye editor also thinks unlimited number official flights warranted too Second Grant goes age difference within Junior ranks makes big difference ability compete nine year old simply cannot compete same basis 13 year old suggests handicapping based age ple 10 seconds added best flight year younger oldest Junior Again ye editor ll surprised what difference good tutoring makes regardless age Third Juniors thrive recognition getting model fly deserves recogni tion Junior gets model fly contest deserves some reward simple medal ribbon such recreation directors use Ye editor time EVERY entrant down very last tempt should get name listed official results thanks Grant lots good ideas ** ** BEGINNING AERO MODELERS AS SOCIATION needs both financial help assistance answering questions Now time join See again next month 90 Model Aviation FLIGHT
Edition: Model Aviation - 1982/05
Page Numbers: 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90
r Synopsis --1/30/82 Executive Council Meeting following summarizes actions winter AMA Executive Council meeting Dallas TX copy official minutes may obtained upon request AMA Headquarters available approximately May 15 minutes will become official after Council review next Council meeting April should noted unless indicated otherwise President either abstained voting voted yes unanimous situations some Council member votes shown particular item member present time voting Note also items necessarily chronological order acted upon following Council members present John Grigg President Jim McNeill Secretary/Treasurer John Worth Executive Director Ed Izzo District 1 Vice-President John Byrne VP-2 Dave Brown VP-3 Chuck Foreman VP-4 Bill Mathews VP-5 Jim Sears VP-6 Hardy Brodersen VP-7 Ted White VP-8 Travis McGinnis VP-9 Jim Scarborough VP-i 0 Ed McCollough VP-i 1 Also attending following Associate Vice-Presidents Don Krafft District 1 Ed Perez Larry Sartor District 8 Guests attending Bev Wisniewski Mr Mrs Jay Gerber Mr Mrs M Hester Lee Renaud Scott Kalmus Dick Sonheim Ed Turner Homer Smith 1 VP Replacement President noted Horrace Cain former Vice-President AMA District 6 resigned January 22 accordance Bylaws effect time Associate Vice-President Jim Sears Burgin KY automatically named District 6 VP based previous Executive Council decision 2 Bylaws President also noted Bylaws changes previously submitted AMA Leader members con sideration officially approved effec tive January 25 3 Runoff Election announced Jim McNeill won over Horrace Cain almost 2 1 margin therefore new Executive Vice-President chief financial officer AMA accordance Bylaws changes established new title place former Secretary/Treasurer position 4 November Minutes Following some dis cussion clarify previous meeting min utes effect deletion 40 lb model weight limit correct via modi fication AMA Safety Code meet ing minutes approved unanimously three abstentions Districts 5 6 8 5 Reports heard following Executive Vice- President financial Jim McNeill Contest Coordination J Byrne Nats Procedures C Foreman Scholarships H Brodersen Nats Executive Committee H Smith Frequency Committee J Worth Building Fund V Mankowski 6 Film Projects AMA film producer Jay Gerber reported 1981 film com pleted Control Line 1982 film Free Flight underway President Grigg noted need increase film produc tion portion budget unchanged $10000 since 1971 motion increase budget $1 5000 ap proved unanimously District 8 abstained President directed unused portion annual budget carried over year used same purpose also noted J Byrne Councils monitor film projects appointed Byrne Chairman Dave Brown Jim Sears a new committee make recommendations regarding future film projects also noted new film concern ing 1980 Indoor World Championships purchased copies now available through AMA film Library service 7 Nomination Procedures Following brief report C Foreman subject deferred Standing Rules position meeting agenda 8 HQ Review motion made have Council committee visit HQ twice 82 interview employees during day visit An amendment require com mittee work through appropriate manage ment levels defeated 5 5 for2 3 5 7 10 6 agaiiist1 4 6 9 11 3 abstained 8 ED EVP basic motion re jected 1 1 2 against except 4 Note Discussion indicated previous review HQ operations involved series documents known Filley reports culminated evaluation Council committee request Foreman have reports circulated current Council approved President withdrawn after meeting Foreman concurrence President continued page 80 AMA Scholarship Winners-- 1981 Scholarship Committee has nounced names 1981 winners AMA scholarships Fifteen names sub mitted consideration Committee selected six people receive awards follows Peter Bauer$1000 Mitchell Robbins$1000 Dale Doty$750 Cliff Telford $500 William Brown$500 Barry Zeigenfuse$500 Grand Total awards 1981 $4250 twice dollar amount awarded 1980 increase line desire Executive Council provide meaningful assistance young modelers start college careers days high costs caused inflation Members Scholarship Committee Bob Stalick Chairman Albany OR Cliff Telford Bethesda MD Bob Underwood St Louis Betty Stream Long Beach CA John Worth Fairfax VA Nominations Academy Scholarship open mem ber meeting requirements should submitted appropriate forms available Joyce Hager AMA Head quarters As point interest year would like state Cliff Telford dis qualified himself voting considering submission Cliff Telford Jr Scholarship Committee recommends names Executive Council final approval rests board Peter Bauer Norridge IL receives $1000 help him tuition Illinois Institute Technology Chicago IL Peter mechanical engineering student has involved model aviation since seven years old recent Nats competition 1981 took first place Sport Scale Senior first place Precision Scale Senior Pre viously Peter has won awards Nats 1980 1979 1978 1977 having entered very first Nats 1971 ripe old age eight member Aero Angels Flying Club Chicago voted out standing member group 1980 Peter attended Loyola Academy Wilmette IL 1977 1981 graduation ranked number three out class 450 having grade average 96 extra curricu lar activities found time manage School Band three years named National Honor Society placed 14th competition sponsored Chicago Amencontinued next page May 198275 AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Secretary-Treasurer Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL 815 Fifteenth Street NW AERONAUTICSJ Washington DC 20005 Mitchell Mitch Robbins member Skymasters RC Club Rochester Ml has enjoyed aviation forms long time has successful models fields Pattern Pylon Scale contests addition Mitch holds private pilots license plans complete strumentation course progress com mercial certificate within few years enrolled University Michigan Ann Arbor Ml aerospace engineering student hopes becoming professional pilot after graduation model photo above one-sixth scale repreduction fathers 1948 Ryan Navion entirely scratch built over period three years fully detailed panel lines rivets equipped flaps sequenced retracts Mitch drew own plans remarkable project Attending Athens High School Troy Ml 1976 1980 graduated top 6% class grade point average 38 Named National Honor Society also won Physics Department Achieve ment Award class 1980 Dale Doty receives $750 towards ex penses Parks College Cahokia IL As Aerospace Engineering student Dale looking skies future life very active modeler several years belonged Hawaii Radio Control Club entered contests won several trophies last three years has completed 10 RC models six scratch built has designed own planes high school Dale named National Honor Soci ety still found time part music sports scenes playing softball being member percussion group worked Love Youth Choir Kailua High School Dale placed 18th class 418 grade point average 367 hopes special interest computer programming will great help him aerospace field Clifford Telford pictured below en rolled Georgia Tech will study electrical engineering very active student Walt Whitman High School Bethesda MD Cliff Year Book Photographer 1979 through 1981 won top prize school getting highest score MAA National Math Test found time take flying instruction will soon have pri vate license worked National Park Service three years part Adven ture Theatre Group also worked parttime audio technician professional band summer 1981 worked RS Systems built radio controlled models sale US Army As mem ber Prince Georges County RC Club has worker contests flown Pylon racers amassed long list contest successes crowned being youngest flier top 20 1980 Nats young man drive ambition model flier years Cliff will well Georgia Tech Another $500 award winner William Brown Appleton WI enrolled Uni versity Wisconsin Madison will study engineering Graduated Kimberly High School 1981 named member National Honor Society William established final grade point average 40 cant much better that! Active church photographer own darkroom musician school pep jazz band member brass choir placed first statewide competition William still found time long Valley Aero Modelers has active flier has entered several contests liking Radro Control also extends boats cars love outdoors expresses itself hunting fish ing archery mutual enjoyment model aviation has enabled Bill below father spend much spare time together basement also club meetings contests just plain old fun fivine check $500 has sent Penn State Barry Zeigenf use above help him along road electrical engineer ing degree Barry graduated Exeter Township Senior High School 1980 357 grade point average high school active wrestling member varsity team received award American Biological Institute academ ic excellence received another award Whos Among American High School students academic achievement served prom committee still found continued page 78 76 Model Aviation can Uflemical Society won letter Mathe matics outstanding participation over period four years Match Contest Team also demonstrated love music being part Academy Jazz Band Wind Ensemble Marching Band Sym phonic Band between times Peter Intramural Sports Captain Prssidsnts Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger Drive Lockport NY 14094 ELECTIONS ARE OVER long last have completed elec tions officers 1982-83 whatever terms end Jim McNeill returned office Secretary Treasurer now known Executive VicePresident primary duties chief finan cial officer AMA Unless future genera tions see fit revert majority vote count system have also seen last runoff election since newly revised Bylaws provide election plurality vote means whoever gets votes voted candidates will declared winner UNHAPPY/HAPPY NOTE want world know am sad about resignation Horrace Cain VP District VI Although Horrace obnoxious points view some absolutely loaded ideas better ment Academy Horrace loss Executive Council will felt trust will continue proffering good ideas happy side now have earlier Executive Council action Jim Sears represent ing District VI VP Having now sat through very long Council meeting Jim can assure District VI members will con tinue well represented Jim Horrace BYLAWS REVISIONS have just completed rather massive Bylaws revision already looking possibility few changes Noth ing massive just completed signifi cant enough warrant detailed study consider healthy situation people can look objectively open-mindedly improving rules operate Such situation present Executive Council Leader Members voted Bylaws questions just completed BAMA concerted effort aimed beginner aeromodeling being spearheaded Junior Flight Editor Ed Whitten Read column issue have desire help see fine hobby continue grow have desire give others thrill pleasure have gained hobby join Eds efforts subscription newsletter promise support people have written subject Ed trying put together coordinated pack age However cant alone needs support morally financially physi cally Wont lend hand WHITE WINGS Pushing commercial product thing AMA President ought column however stumbled across kit 15 paper airplanes interest suf ficiently piqued look further What found outstanding 15 designs included simple looking box can termed cute kids toys until look further made realize capable minute flights Still nothing warrant including column picked up instruction booklet included kit OUTSTANDING starts simple introduction description required tools materi alsscissors cutter ruler tweezers glue simple description airplane parts Inter esting Pages 6 through 8 teach cut out parts glue together very detailed manner Page 9 starts discussion finishing touches such surface alignment forming airfoil balancing getting prepared TEST flights Test flight flight instruction detailed shown adjust best flight WHY launch glider what happens certain adjustments what to correct bad conditions Page 20 teaches basics about lift thermals best find Page 22 shows ways store transport glider foregoing will certainly help beginner arrive page 23 INTRODUCTION TO PAPER PLANE DE SIGNS Basic aerodynamics made easy No easyunderstandable Pages 23 through 35 carry sufficient technical design informa tion warrant cost kit throw away paper airplanes dont fun want help kids learn adults too get kits AMA may soon stocking use clubs demonstration teams exhibit schools 4-H groups Scouts cant wait drop line Two Worlds International 500 Laurelwood Road Suite 9Santa Clara CA 95050 ITS ELECTRIFYINGLY QUIET Noise has probably caused demise flying fields other reason other reasons put together Mufflers helping ongoing development will cer tainly improve situation time Soaring enthusiasts have generally avoided lostfield syndrome setting up winch lines high-starts nuisance Several years ago electric power came forth possible noise cure evolved power low batteries heavy short-lived overall results fit toy line performing model aircraft During intervening years electrics used cars boats demands forced giant strides evolution process Folks time try electric again briefly attended electric contest California January can say electrics Gear boxes folding props powerful motors engines lighter batter ies add up performance Did notice words impressed Hauling out cloudy crystal ball will predict massive growth electric power during next five years flourishing contests JANUARY82 EXECUTIVE COUNCIL Lots fine discussion many items several interesting actions taken meeting started 9 am didnt complete until 1215 am night another endurance session aimed better ment Academy support its membership Some highlights follow have supporting teams FAI World Championship meets years have never fully supported reigning World Champ unless again tried out team successful gaining place team NOW WE DO Official nomination procedures 1982 approved now allow maximum three persons ballot office course plurality vote will elect write-ins will permitted past established technical committee noise Ed Izzo District VP Chairman has $5000 budget select own members committee aspects modeling committee attempt founding standards criteria con sidering differing problems area modeling have opinions matter want volunteer service committee can lend technical expertise write Ed address officer columns Bylaws provide Executive Council can establish define pri mary rest groups purposes compe tition presently have CL FF RC Scale action Executive Council door created fifth primary group basis different Outdoor Free Flight course means fifth contest board will come existence ever allow time comments inter ested parties have placed moratorium implementation action until close Spring Executive Council meeting May 198277 5JCfinyrouaCjJ6fivgrogress Executive VpPS Report Jim McNeiII Executive Vice-Prbsident 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 thousands modelers took time trouble write name ballot last November election stayed loyal January runoff humble thanks can express gratitude best way might say single member will best serve term dedication thanks also newsletter editors put plug newsletters Fred Komlosy Miami Drew Allen California editors between sincere appreciation know REALLY runs AMA Its home office employees Executive Director Its elected Coun cil fine President Its YOU members have final say run joint dont believe Want some proof Members decide will represent also set policies Remember last month talking about Bill Sievert Secretary Santa Clara CA Pioneer RC Club problems AMA renewals Okay Bill started screaming about AMA vouchers pointed out mailed back members lieu checks over-payments no indication might exchanged check cash AMA So changed John Worth reviewed policy Texas Council meeting other day reengineered credit VOUCHERS members convenience Thanks Bill Sievert best suggestions far year 1982 now plainly states voucher can mail back check option Members run Academy have es sentially closed organization 82000 model airplane enthusiasts run Contest Directors dont forget write district VP andexpress views new theory being explored auto matically expire ALL CD licenses periodically require written test reinstate ment Im opposed itwhat think month have important guest editorial Dr TR Passen Jasonville IN partial Control Line Dear urn / got issue MA today ss what Yepl NO COMBAT pages RC 4 pages CL article CL Ripe whats worse Bipe England Whats wrong American Bipes H dont get enoogh staff CL pub lished now ONE page Combat other month well thats too bad uess its what can expect RC-A MA egual representation RC promotion. ne complains get same old tired story AMA whining about sending CL team Sweden some place H its money anyhow 500 Combat dues times $30 eguals $30000 should pay trip Poland What suggest Has absolute power corrupted hired help beloved AMA Washington CL Combat getting shaft know know i Id willing bet AMA knows it. Sincerely Dr Passen Thank guest editorial Doc tor Im going get flap somebody likes Combat business nerve might question good Doctors arithmetic Im cowardly wont Anyway THANKS opinion Dr Passen way member MACA national organization per forms unusually fine job representing Combat fliers country American Combat CL teams good world international competition Shown above Mr Ronnie Kolter Birmingham RC Association fine RC flying Scale Mustang performs very well Free Flighters Control Line fliers drop out modeling few years come back via Radio Control knowledge skills usually far sharper average newcomer Meet Joe Harden used fly both FF CL now two years has practiced RC flying shown Quick-Fly powered blue-head ST-60 Joe quickly built necessary wooden jigs saddles hold models top flier enjoys hobby See next month. Scholarships continued page 76 time handle part-time jobs ranged mushroom factory worker gas station attendant electrical draftsman Since ar riving Penn State Barry maintaining 357 average made Deans list first term active member stitute Electrical Electronic Engineers relaxation plays racquetball Colonial Hills Club also follows model aviation hobby long list contest wins going back several years Barry took second place 1980 Nats OHL Glider Senior An bigger achievement new record set AA Gas Senior Class Category Ill five straight maxes score total 600244 points ahead second place finisher Presently Barry working part-time Pollack Research Design Chief Electrical Draftsman 78 Model Aviation Action uecember 11 I-Al meeting raris snows AMA rresiaent lana us voting aele gate left listening AMAer Ron Chidgey standing Chairman International Aero batic Subcommittee makes point Chidgeys left shown Chris Olsen United Kingdom John Worth Secretary overall aeromodeling committee FAI record breaking total 82 aeromodeling representatives over world attended annual meeting Executive Directors View treE John Worth AMA Executive Director 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 An Annual Report 1981 biggest membership year ever total 82642 members com pared 76397 1980 trend has continued 1982 over 63000 al ready recorded end February number chartered clubs also creased 1981 1511 compared 1432 1980 number sanctions issued AMA Headquarters 1981 1653 compared 1687 1980 Among 1981 sanctioned events 801 Class meets 44 Class B 375 AA 53 AAA two AAAA Free Flight Control Line also 25 Record Trials 36 FAI Team Selection Meets 24 Soaring Sanctions Among meets 30 Indoor 154 Control Line 201 Free Flight 873 Radio Control Twenty-four team members selected 1981 World Championships 1982 plus team managers three Speed three Aero batics six Team Race three Combat team members selected Control Line event Sweden plus three Indoor team members event Romania plus three Precision Scale three Sport Scale RC event Reno NV plus three Precision Scale team members Control Line event Russia 1981 World Championships USA RC Aerobatics team took first place Mexi co RC Soaring USA team won second AMAer Dwight Holley became World Champion Also 1981 Free Flight teams Nordic Glider Wakefield Rubber FAI Power competed Spain 1981 RC Soaring World Championships held Sacramento CA first time event held USA event hosted 12 countries 34 competitors 1981 Nationals held first time Seguin TX Despite excellent site relatively low entry less 1000 contestants still enough largest model meet world 1981 first year Indoor portion Nats held elsewhere West Baden IN successful well attend ed event AMA Contest Boards extremely busy 1981 voting 207 proposals rule changes six general 59 RC 75 Scale 38 CL 29 FF approving 139 Initial vote three General 48 RC 26 CL 41 Scale 21 FF also 129 established 1981 30 Free Flight 32 Indoor 61 RC Soaring 6 Control Line Eighteen World Record sanctions issued US modelers 1981 AMA HQ processed paperwork required contest board proposals national world records Definite progress made AMA RC Frequency Committee 1981 follow up action 1978 petition submitted FCC Committee members met FCC officials 1981 submitted supplementary data received positive indica tions 50 new RC frequencies may granted 1982 AMA Headquarters film library extremely busy 597 films circulated clubs others during 1981 new film produced added library Plane Place Perfect Day special film help obtain flying sites AMA participated HQ representation six major model industry trade shows 1981 IMS CA WRAMS NY Toledo OH Dallas TX MACS CA Chicago Expo IL also annual Hobby dustry Association HIA trade show Dallas TX addition AMA participated several non-modeling shows PR purposes Na tional Congress Aerospace Education San Antonio TX American Society Aerospace Education Seattle WA National Recreation Parks Association Minneapo lis MN Experimental Aircraft Association Fly-In Oshkosh WI 27 AMA Air Show Teams 1981 teams put 300 flying and/or mall shows 1981 AMA Executive Council met four times 1981Atlanta GA January Arlington VA April San Antonio TX August Arlington VA November 1981 first year some new officers Executive Council position President John GriggLockport NY former ly VP Council VP District II John ByrneBayside NY served Council previously VP VIII Ted White Bedford TX As AMA Executive Director acting further interests AMA other orga nizations served 1981 official board member pay following National Aeronautic Association Federation Aeronautique Internationale American Socie ty Aerospace Education National Association Rocketry behalf AMA participated aviation aeromodel ing events traveling total 106 days ever 20 years AMA service Meanwhile new Assistant Executive Direc tor Vince Mankowski available oversee HQ office road major undertaking Academy 1981 raise funds AMA Headquarters building built 1982 land pur chased December 10 1 980 Pins patches plaques promotional stickers pro duced advertise building fund Industry support very good end Decem ber building fund collected over $50000 donations pledges antici pated will new quarters end 82 AMA DC Frequency Committee Test Team Gets Together Walt Good W3NPS Dick Jansson WD4FAB compare notes flight test equipment used evaluating AMA 900 MHz RC trials Walt will using ASW1 7 Sailplane model Dick will using RC design called Royal Rudderbug Both models will initially use 53 MHz control 900 MHz gear carried passenger evaluate characteristics Flying Sites It always interesting read comments people have done thing would like kind like refer ring road map check out route want follow least know what final destination going Well would like share some observations made variety AMA chartered clubs Billings MT think educa tional program may prove biggest thing can younger modelers also use opportunity discuss model ing civic officials speak before groups spread hobby/modeling information through press TV radio Nashville TN keep local interest alive keep club growing active emphasize benefits modeling offers youth tell world what doing Lexington KY use DMI ap proachdemonstrated modeling interest results have large club membership willingness work cause ade quate publicity big factor getting flying sites AMA insurance Detroit Ml Control Line site result determination work patiently city fathers appreciate respect group drive purpose ideas - long dont force ideas May 198279 Effective communication twoway street AMAs non-paid volun teer officers doing utmost make AMA kind organiza tion members wish thoughts contained pages month yours arent apt known unless writeto AMA vice-president district representative associate vice-president area Complete communications linkwrite too often also participate programs Recreation Department promote model building young people Phoenix AZ City sponsored series Get Know City ap peared before pose question can kids fly model airplanes Persistence got Recreation Department involved advisory group formed group worked out sites could used hours could used engine size recommendations new site approved letter sent neighbors giving details hobby defined program listed names Advisory Committee invited come watch flying activities Tulsa OK kept losing fields development decided locate piece property could rent lucky enough find 80 acre field farmer would rent crop price problem finance improvements wanted Control Line circles takeoff strips used what treasury money andthen ran contests raise rest could improve site stages owe lot equipment manufacturers donate prizes concession people give us per centage hard work mem bers New Orleans LA owe site careful campaign hours personal contact work hours letter writing could get anywhere Parks Board worked mayor prominent citizens board commissioners AMA site insurance key item acceptance project club furnished site materials Parks Board agreed perform labor backing promi nent businessmen mayor site became reality have training program new fliers invite spectators participate Manitowoc WI owe site cooperation City Recreation Depart ment Jaycees Optimist Club support got groups presented case simply great explained needs careful pressure anyone permanent location has strengthened club people have worked fly ing site committees found flying site above comments must have ring truth clubs looking field can say situation individual approach can best determined local club No magic answers just concentration analysis determination point want make state ments listed above current news fact recent news Actually date back 1962-63but com ments applicable today AMA library wedug up series articles appeared American Modeler topic what clubs doing get keep flying sites early 1960s felt relative newcomers hobby/sport might enjoy learning some things have remained constant AMA stands ready assist manner materials will help pre pare good presentation site authori ty Let us know problem give us chance work along Thanks Geoff Styles No Competition Newsletter An unprecedented situation has resulted Competition Newsletter being mailed separately month Extra pages CN due inclusion complete Con test Calendar ever plus advertising pages magazine ever before caused emergency situation printer could accommodate extra pages split mailing decided upon rather deleting pages information articles same situation may also prevail next month meantime another printer being sought greater capacity Synopsis continued page 75 9 World Champion Support Grigg re quested financial support AMA 1980 CL Precision Aerobatics world champion same extent AMA team members 1982 world championships Sweden unani mously approved except financial aid champion attend usual team prac tice session excluded because would team member 10 Barrera Museum Worth reported Russ Barrera museum collection successfully packed stored during January eventual delivery new HQ building 1983 within budget previously ap proved President noted need museum committee directed subject museum acquisition policy curators duties placed Spring Coun cil meeting agenda 11 Magazine Subscriptions Pros cons discussed concerning possibility 12 months magazine service members vs current policy subscription expiration end membership term No action taken following general agreement magazine benefit membership rather subscription reduced rates available partial year member ship provided member renews end first year 12 Surplus Trophies agreed list should sent HQ VPs AVPs February concerning availability excess Nats trophies AVPs work through VPs concerning desired district 13 Nats RadiaL Foreman requested guid ance concerning whether retain sell old model walkie-talkies used Nats operations Based Council agreement policy keep Nats intact location whenever possible also used US hosted world championships President directed HQ keep radios budget maintenance pro portion relative use Nats WC events 14 Special Member Problems Following discussion previous Council action agreed basic decision concerning membership renewal would continued Concerning another problem involving con fusion over late year membership rates agreed member concerned would accepted previous rate 15 CD Term Limitation Other noting some people feel Contest Directorrating retention should based continuing active service no action taken 16 HO PR Proposal Following discussion Executive Directors report Presi dent directed implementation proceed budget organizational structure sent Council least two weeks advance next Council meeting 17 HO FCC Coordinator Discussion noted various suggestions addition staff member coordinate RC frequency matters no specific action taken President requested however current head new RC manufacturers associa tion copied except committee communications designated chairman AMA Frequency Committee 18 Safety Committee review status committee showed since intended chairman declined accept appointment no replacement offered President asked recom mendations new chairman made time next Council meeting including inputs rest committee 19 Film/Equipment List As requested last Council meeting Worth presented list motion picture film equipment owned AMA custody AMAs film producer Copies distributed Council members 20 VP Films President directed future copies AMA films provided VPs upon Council action should include appropriate addition film library budget cover cost such extra copies However VPs given priority borrowing copies HQ film library necessary no rental charge 21 Fund Raising Policies Procedures Executive VP McNeill asked re port next Council meeting concerning future projects also concerning HQ interest bearing investments 22 Special Dues Rates Following discus sion problems concerning handi capped disabled fixed incomes no action taken because difficulty defining administering categories previous committee consideration special memberships no recommendations noted member Cain no longer Council Grigg appoint ed Sears 6 Mathews 5 continue committee effort 23 Special Interest Groups Noting committee lost member Smith since election Grigg appointed McCollough 11 place Brown 3 reported committee questionnaire should used annual submission special interest groups order continue recog nition AMA also advised group qualified under previous criteria need make in-person presentation obtain recognition group rejected committee could appeal Council Also in-person presenta tion opportunity should provided group prior discontinuance recognition also noted review committee should composed Council members officers group being consid ered Brown noted would present specific proposal approval spring Council meeting Further discussion concerning rights privileges special interest gorups de ferred until next meeting 24 Industry Presentation Lee Renaud invited President address Council concerning RC industry views AMA activities advised RC equip 80 Model Aviation ment manufacturers association formed would operate within HIA organizational structure noted new group enjoyed very successful meeting three weeks earlier California AMA Frequency Committee members AMA Executive Director repre sented meeting industry partici pants supported AMAs proposal FCC RC frequencies applauded Frequency Committees effort Renaud also asked AMA help policing use new frequencies recommended addition HQ staff technically competent person coordinate efforts involving new frequency matters also noted individual opinion AMA should have discount adver tising its magazine although acknowl edged modelers apparently agree 25 FAI Delegate Grigg described need permanent US voting delegate international aeromodeling committee ClAM term least three years pref erably five regardless changes pres idency Discussion indicated need Bylaws change transfer authority appointment President Coun cil motion effect approved 10 2 favor except District 10 VP Executive VP Meanwhile Grigg noted George Buso NY would delegate during presidency 26 RC Contest Boards After noting Bylaws change would necessary permit establishment separate contest boards RC Aerobatics Pylon Soaring etc motion recommend Bylaws Com mittee draft such change did pass 5 for2 3 10 ii EVP 5 againsti 5 9 ED PR 3 abstained4 6 7 Note- order make change would have neces sary define RC activity primary category modeling 27 Indoor Contest Board After discus sion indicated Indoor should recognized primary category its own contest board motion accomplish within 60 days approved unanimously 28 Legal Assistance proposal AMAs legal counsel develop litigation package approximately $4000 means RC clubs counter deliberate interference efforts approved President after noting cost would come AMA Frequency Committees already approved budget com mittee chairman recommended ex penditure 29 FCC Licenses No action taken following discussion concerning whether AMA should accept responsibility issu ance RC licenses given authority FCC noted HQ could necessary 30 Recording Equipment possibility Council members being provided re cording dictating equipment interaction HQ discussed no action taken 31 Associate Members new type membership proposed discussion consideration deferred until next meeting 32 SAM Championships designation AAAA 1982 annual meet Society Antique Modelers approved unanimously 33 Sargent Petitions Grigg appointed committee Brown chairman Izzo Broder sen make specific recommendations next Council meeting regarding several peti tions previously submitted Bob Sargent District 3 34 Standing Rules Nominating Pro cedures portion supplement laws revised several detail changes approved 10 1 favor except District 7 against Districts 1 6 abstained Note revised procedures will apply 1982 election will pub lished elsewhere next months issue AMA News 35 Nats Briefing Homer Smith Chair man Nats Executive Committee advised Council final decisions concerning 82 Nats event locations would made next day options severely limited asked understanding appre ciation supportive acceptance whatever decisions resulted 36 FF Site Selection Following extensive discussion explanations difficulties involved finals site selection FF team programs Grigg requested Foreman 4 provide written report subject Presidential consideration next pro gram 37 Muffler/Noise Levels Discussion indi cated general agreement AMA should doing something specific minimize effects noise problems flying sites motion establish technical committee noise $5000 budget Ed Izzo recruit committee members defer tasks approved 9 4 fori 2 3 7 9 10 ii ED EVP against4 5 6 8 38 Dues Moratorium motion re quire new Open member beginning 1983 pay registration fee $10 addiiton normal dues means avoid dues increases existing members failed vote 2 10 for2 ii against 13567 89 10 ED EVPabstianed4 39 Alcohol Ban motion disqualify anyone sanctioned competition ex hibition has alcoiholic beverages nar cotic agents flight line pit areas further possibility membership expul sion initially approved 7 6 fori 2 4 6 7 ii PR against3 58 10 ED EVP abstained9 Following further discussion concerning problems enforcement motion reconsider matter approved unanimously revote original motion failed 2 10 for2 11 against others except 6 abstained Therefore original action cancelled 40 McEntee Fund approved un animously amount has held escrow AMA years Howard McEntee Memorial Fund trans ferred Building Fund suitable plaque displayed new AMA HQ subject accpetance fund trustees W Good B Smith j Worth 41 FAI Nats directed Nats Executive Committee events included Nats after 1982 normally held world championships events Committee study subject make recommendations Council 42 Presidential Functions Discussion pro duced suggestion President ac cepted monitor HQ response directives Council insure such items carried out 43 Credit Vouchers Following discussion concerning nature extent l-IQ use credit vouchers agreed except less full year memberships vouchers should have statement indicating voucher may exchanged check also vouchers would colored paper make prominent less easily lost forgotten about 44 Beginners Group noted BAMA Beginning Aero Modelers Associa tion announced Ed Whitten Junior Flight column Model Aviation magazine individual effort part rather official AMA activity Council agreed unanimously effort should given Council vote confidence Whitten should asked keep Council informed advance BAMA plans progress 45 Dealer Licenses After discussion dicated agreement desirable have arrangement whereby hobby shops could sell AMA licenses President di rected HQ prepare proposal next meeting details such arrangement 46 Business Advisors Committee Worth reported four five committee candi dates selected still looking someone accountant back ground Committee choices currently include attorney small business manager large business executive financial manager 47 Awards Fellowship Superior Service Award approved announcements made after presen tations made 48 Next Meeting two day meeting approved Toledo April 1 2 Note following meeting mail revote change location dates Washing ton DC May 1 2 change approved tonnecticut 0 Maine S Massachusetts 0 New Hampshire Rhode Island ont DISTRICT REPORT Ed Izzo District Vice-President 483 Fiske St Holliston MA 01746 Amciate Vic-Pusidnts Robert C Brodeur 405 Main Street NashuaNH 03060 Don Krafft P0 Box 152873 Herituqe Ln. DssburyMA02332 Al Novotnik4 Beverly P1 Norwalk CT 06850 Don Raab 113 Pairview Ave Rutland VT 05701 would like give observations first Council meeting attended Dallas May 198281 FLYING NEAR AIRPORTS BE CAREFUL Free Flight Radio Control flying near airports situation might involve possibility models being vicinity full-scale aircraft operations must avoidedor conducted eliminate dangerous situations Models should flown proximity fuji-scale aircraft unless flier has someone else him sole purpose watching full-scale aircraft supervising flying prevent accident possibilities meeting conjunction Hobby Industry Association meeting will read details Council meeting another area magazine first im pression AMA good hands light things have hearing about over past couple years can con scientiously say Council made up representatives have earnest inter est Academy members heart enough probing questioning Council members insure right action taken programs Academy matters no way mean rubber stamp Coun cil Its conducted businesslike manner attempt achieve maximum accom plishments under one-day time period Although lot material discussed feel highlights action taken follows 1 Reorganizing Flying Site Aid Directors function incorporate public relations responsibility therefore giving proper help emphasis modeling clubs will given proper direction public relations acquiring keeping fly ing sites 2 The appropriation funds legal department will supply plan action docu mentation flying clubs encounter de liberate frequency interference outside sources 3 The awarding AAAA status SAM Championships held July 3rd 4th 5th District relationship discussion George Armstead turn invited attned Cham pionships awards dinner 4 The Council established Technical Noise Committee am pleased have chosen Chairman am putting together plans proposals soliciting aid endeavor am open suggestions help source along lines Appointments have reappointed George Higgins Control Line Contest Board mem ber District Club Activities contacted Ara Dedekian Wing Busters Model Club attend meeting CLAN Control Line Association New England held Manny Pimentals house George McGinnis member group stated Control Line alive active New England after sitting through meeting reviewing activity schedule year can verify fact club has scheduled Club 15 Goodyear April 4th air racing event April 18th held Whitman/ Hanson Regional High School would rec ommend Control Liners District attempt attend latter event Upcoming Events Cliff Piper informed Kennebec Valley Model Aviators will holding club rally Knights Co lumbus Hall Route 201 Augusta ME Sunday March 7th 9 am 4 pm Although column will appear too late reading attend would like comment have full day activi ties scheduled speakers John Grigg President AMA yours truly Clubs vicinity will exhibiting expect good meeting whereby activities displays will make very interesting day modelers informed Mike Hoeffler Central Massachusetts RC Modelers March 26th 27th will conduct exhibit Auburn Mall Auburn MA would like include column activities being conducted clubs necessary receive information well advance will released time cover activity As may know information column required approximately five weeks before publication also informed Fred Zealor Presi dent Cape Ann Model Club will having first dinnei- dance March 27th Kings Grant Inn Beverly MA addition have scheduled mall show North Shore Shopping Center Peabody MA April 22nd 24th Hamilton Tony Bole invited speaker South County Flying Circus meeting held March 15th Chariton MA Hope see modelers area meeting last itemin first column men tioned would like see brochure published insurance benefits Lo hold discovered Academy does have sample brochure entitled Facts About AMAs Insurance would suggest clubs obtain some distribute membership ** ** ** ** * * * ***** *** ** *** * DONT FLY CL MODELS NEAR POWER LINES New Jersey 0 New York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II JicePresident 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 Aaindeteradeea Pete 6anchni 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10706 Frank Oreech 9 Willow Ave. Piscataway NJ 08354 Honk Uk. 40 Cory Dr. Toms River NJ 06753 Adam Sattlee 50 Randi Rd. No A- Schenectady NY 12309 Waft Throne208 Windemere Rd Syrscrjse NY 13219 Second District Thoughts favorite district has another first its credit largest AMA chartered club membership-wise InterState Model Flying Club Bear Mountain NY less six months old al ready has 406 members going strong progress report having explained phenomenon earlier edition column Another major achievement report proudly fact District II has reached second place amount cash contri butions AMA Building Fund Keep up good work District Twoers Much credit due dedicated AVPs unre mitting promotional efforts George Buso Anyone has ever Rhinebeck NY WW Classic contests Mid-Hudson RC Club will recall beaming countenance combined ready friendly outstretched wel coming hand George Buso Hyde Park NY Back 1975 during first term VP appointed George member National RC Contest Board District II responsible post served distinction until chose step down put give someone else opportunity serve Now George Buso has ap pointed official voting delegate AMA FAI-CIAM convenes Europe cannot think better choice Con gratulations George BAMA This abbreviation Beginning Aero Modelers Association idea Ed Whitten outstanding District II AMA member noted Indoor flier Ed also conducts Junior Flight de partment magazine wherein will elaborate project Hence shall leave him merely record appreciation Ed has done continues youthful model ers seem eternally proud District II its super modelers Well AM hasten add however youth model ing has also well served Charles Hampson Grant District Frank Zaic District X formerly however District II Indoor Contest Board Having received considerable mail subject successful ly moved Executive Council Jan uary 30th Dallas TX meeting adopt resolution establishing first time separate distinct Contest Board deal exclusively Indoor competition sin cerely hope trust development will serve dissipate entirely dispel much discontent has manifest past shall identify Dis trict II board member next report Dues Increases Like death taxes probable some dues increases will always us am opposed principle plan scheduled period ic cycle dues upping last increase large measure necessitated need showing true AMA solvency favor acceptable credit rating vital financing Building Program re lating new home Reston VA move mandated skyrocketing rents have plaguing us Washington DC long run AMA membership will benefit financially two major respects 1 an escape increasingly heavy rental burden requiring frequent dues increases 2 investment highly valuable piece real estate substantial growth area Sixth CNYMAA Symposium Central New York Model Aircraft Association has done again Its symposium February 6th could desired year seminars recorded video tape task force local university cluding District II membership meeting chaired meeting shared TV lenses AMA Prexy John Grigg District VP Ed Izzo local AVP Walt Throne Fran Worth President CNYMAA intro duced us assemblage questions posed AMA members attendance hope answered satisfactorily answered panel ARCS banquet followed semi nars usual enjoyable experi ence featured special awards Much credit its success due AVP Walt Throne club President Larry Apps Dave Mathewson always George Marsh Fran Worth directed symposium year deserves particular congratulations tough job well done What Price Safety quote Item 2 list proposed field rules appearing February 1982 issue ERMAC Plane Crazy 82 Model Aviation News newsletter Edison Recrea tion Model Airplane Club Edison NJ follows 2 Positively no alcoholic beverages allowed also received letter president New York club complained personally behalf fellow club member regarding cover photo November 1 981 issue Model via tion taken Seguin TX Nats Scale event individual flight line shown holding what described can well-known brand beer get copy take look complaint registered critical PR stand point rather calling attention undesirability allowing possession beer other alcoholic beverages flight line AMA sanctioned contest Nats no less I-low feel about complaint basis Please drop line let us know As judged Pattern very Nats temperatures high 11 8 degrees can tell can cold beer would have sure tasted mighty good survived ice water soda however strict observance USPJA unwritten code judicial behavior establish purity rather preserve integrity face low scores time time obliged bestow Foggy Lens Department May 17 1981 Jersey Coast Sport Fliers held contest Thompson Park Jamesburg NJ shot made Bud Roane Mel Therien occunving udges chairs camera caught Dick Smith Rochester NY STARS Spangled Rally Olean NY July 25 1981 Dick District II Contest Coordinator RC Glider Pylon Racing lens caught Joseph Micalizzi AVP District V resident Fajardo PR visited Romano Garabello Memorial Meet PARCS Floyd Bennett Field NY GEAR UP AND LOCKED Ohio oyluania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Ausociat Vica-Preaidanta Joe Ciben 36980 Valley Forge Dr Solon OH 44139 Francis Fluliarty 504 211 St Vienna WV 26101 Corky Heitman SR 108 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St. Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Shalkey 217 Euclid Aw. Scottdale PA 15683 WANTED violin case condition presence instrument immaterial may need carry equipment next Council meeting last Council meeting beaut holes shot ideas came away feeling like pin cushion knew going days proposed separating RC contest boards Aerobatic Racing Soaring contest boards shot down due its being contrary Bylaws yet very next subject separate Indoor portion FF its own contest board passed unanimously could have made motion sun rise east next day would have defeated prob ably just well Council members unable fly home next day due bad weather Late Council meeting quietly licking wounds John Byrne Dis trict II VP got up made motion prohibit alcoholic beverages AMA sanc tioned contests first thought kiddingjust trying get final jab before adjourning realized serious nearly fell out chair amazement turned shock few minutes later vote taken passed vote ensuing discussion enforce legal ramifications defining flight line flight line FF contest What about Indoor meet etc comical best did result reconsideration matter vote defeated motion 10 2 hard time voting lo cation site next Council meeting ended up scheduled tor Toledo OH April 1 2 tow up air proposed changing Washington DC May 1 2 due problems midweek meeting Council members general confusion meet ing major trade show Once meeting adjourned few us decided stop bar drink before retiring arrival found bar closing perfect way end type day retrospect after reviewing notes plane way home since home find fact accomplished goals meeting least able lay groundwork few pet projects such making training films help newer members learn build fly etc firm belief such films will cornerstone around future growth modeling will built hate use reference ad mission running late again month does time go think last issue April 82 Model Aviation con tained some very interesting articles relative youth beginner programs particular article John Worths column page 77 column Travis McGinnis page 84 article entitled Flew Flew Soapbox section page 93 very interesting referred RC flight Juniors contrast letters iiJunior Flight column page 86 severe conflict thinking arises iiJunior Flight considers CL and FF starting point feel strongly attract Juniors model aviation must start focus much attention RC CL FF successful Sure expensive complicated difficult demanding todayis kids being brought up world computers color TV video recorders video games thrilled mystique flight amazement elec tricity marvel radio growing up operating equipment adults saw science fiction Buck Rogers kids must aim programs todays kids successful attracting todays kids model aviation programs successful kids working say should decrease way efforts areas obviously need programs among financially able handle RC inter est strictly areas believe larger group kids out would much quickly attracted model aviation through RC have financial capability start level After have priced Atari lately Carl Wheeley just called wondering column Id better get off horn mail thank goodness express mail Ill probably get lot flack about col umn thats way month has gone See ya Toledo May 198283 Personal Note John Franke Euuor Limerick Lines active member 1000 Islands RC Modelers has retired moving North Carolina District IIs LOSS District IVs GAIN best John Delaware District Columbia land h Carolina Virginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Aeaoaat Vie-Pegidansa Wayne Abernathy 9205 Carenclon 2 Upper Marlboro MO 20871 Bob Chausipine 206 Tipton Fld Newport News VA 23606 Howmd Crispin 611 Beechwood Charlottesville VA 22901 V Bill Helms 2000 Tyvola Road Charlotte NC 28210 Scorty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809 John Preston 7012 Elvira Court Falls Church VA 22042 Charles Spear 910 Holly Lane Mockuvilln NC 27028 last Executive Council meeting decided start Indoor Contest Board would like District IV Indoor fliers send names choices Dis trict IV Indoor Contest Board representative individual will represent District IVs Indoor flying interests desires will representative AMA district appointed group will named chairman think very good idea need recommendations soon possible / Editor Word has received President John Grigg has placed moratorium implementa tion Indoor Contest Board until after next Executive Council meeting last Council meeting asked Coun cil help promoting east coast site FAI Free Flight Team Selection finals As Free Flighters know team finals have held either out west California last three four times has caused lot east coast partici pants drop out program simply cause couldnt afford travel way California Well make long story short AMA Council did seem too interested except Hardy Brodersen Hardy has discussed problem FAI Site Selection Com mittee have said east coast can come up decent site 1984 will give serious consideration east coast FAI Team Selection finals Now its up start looking good site know will hard find good Taft doesnt have perfect does have reasonably decent have asked Bob Sifleet Joe Boyle push program find good site 1984 will can help Anyone else wants help please contact Bob Siflect Joe Boyle have two years get act together can try Also case dont know funds avail able help travel costs anyone qualified go team finals information funds contact Micheline Madison AMA Headquarters Also FAI participants District II Ill V would like join District IV help project 1984 east coast Team Selection finals please drop line Now time get nominations choice Vice-President Dis trict IV term 1983-85 Due new Bylaws change Vice-Presidents term will now run three years instead two nominations must hands AMA Headquarters no later middle July 1982 time clear whether will vote AMA President 1982 Council will extend current Presi dents term year get new three year program cycle started current President extended year will vote office 1983 present-time Executive Council voting implement program results may issue Model viation Whats Happening District IV Winston-Salem RC Club WSRC has nated $300 AMA Building Fund approximately 10% income clubs regular meetings decided club vote show support new AMA Headquarters Thanks WSRC largest donation club District IV far Radio Control League North Carolina clubs North Carolina should contact RCNC having membership drive also giving prizes club signs up new members RCNC First prize Kraft radio second prizeFalcon 56 third prizeelectric starter Greensboro Radio Aeromodelers May 23 Giant Scale Contest Grams trying raise money rebuild flyingsite date have raised $1375 still need about $1000 club members urged help First State RC Club thought might like know First State RC Club gets better participation club activities Point System point system has established executive committee encourage members participate club activities end year awards will given will include free 1983 club membership high point winner Points awarded follows Field maintenance chairman20 membersiS 5 per cutting Chairman executive committeeiS membersi 0 Annual fun fly chairmaniS CDiS committee membersi 0 Team chal lenge chairmaniS participantsS Special events chairmaniS participantsi 0 Other committee chairmeniC membersS structorsS per student i per session Fun fly participantsS per monthly event News letter editor publisherlO Attend ancei per meeting Tidewater Model Soaring Society Big event combining FF RC CL coming May TMSS will joining Brainbusters Free Flight Norfolk Aeromodelers Con trol Line Clubs what looks like really major contest will held i 5th i6th May Petersburg Municipal Airport Control Line portion will AAA contest spread over both days FF RC Soaring events will Sunday 16th Soaring will Unlimited Two-meter Scale class Sailplanes Western NC Radio Control Society wish extend congratulations Carter Pounder nomination RCNC modelers Hall Fame Steve Davis recipient annual Walter Speliman Sportsmanship Award Chesapeake Bay RC Club Red Brick Day April 3rd CBRC will sponsor great Red Brick Fly-In Ardens Field Starting time will 12 noon Rain date Sunday April 4th Northern Virginia RC Club January 17th coldest day 45 years didnt stop 10 members NVRC parti cipating clubs annual Sno-Fli contest Bob Chatman CD club meeting week prior event promised members would snow before day contest Snow did dont think Bob requested iO0F temperature recorded dawn noon sun brought air up i 00F toler able happen masochist See photo above case wondering engines difficult start such cold weather swer prime lighterfiuld Hang theregood flying weather coming4~ Alabama Florida tgia issippi to Bitt V Suulh tarelina essee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 35209 12051 879-5500 Aoaat VcPnadsss John Gorday 115 Bayberry Lane Jackson MS 29212 Richurd Jackson 108 Thornle Charleston Heights SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 922 Bunyan Deiray Beach FL 23444 Pillip McDowell 5621 Rolling Fork Dr. Nashville TN 37205 Joseph Micalizzi SR 0086B Boo 1532 Fuiardo PR 0064 Cd Moorman 70 Fifth St. Shalimur FL 32579 Hurry Sherom P0 Boa 4506 Birmioghom AL 35206 Tom Thacker 2390 Lawre,cevle Hwy L Decatur GA 20002 feature article Chattanooga NewsFree Press referred Radio Controlled model airplanes chance escape world flight article also quoted Earl Davis saying engineering career came out 84 Model Aviation nown anove wgtn some ot mneir mouwo 0 I us saus Un true members Northern Virginia RC Club Less ragni Bob Scott Tommy ocorn DOD Chatman Bill Cann Larry Parfitt NVRC President Bob Burnett Phil Coopy Bernie Steucker John Hunton Photo John Preston love model planes educa tional value building flying models can sometimes hard separate recre ational value Learning through modeling much fun educational aspect too often overlooked Frankly think need put some emphasis educa tional aspects modelingbut certainly exclusion its value chance escape world flight Tim McDow John Burgan Pal ri Beach Aeronauts got round applause club auction computerized rec ord auction transactions total amount transactions $2248 No wonder needed computer reason auction successful club got early start notifying nearby clubs Florida State Soaring Champion other 15 year old Chris Ruth Chris flies fathers design Prophet classes walks away trophies Now some pictures Tangerine Soar ing Championships Dan Langoasters Modified Franklin has 1O6 wingspan Model flying Puerto Rico must year round pleasure plan trip island plan take extra day two get clubs Better yet take family Puerto Rico Mini-Nats Building Delta Dart top right hood car Delis Miguel Amoralis Hildelisa Miguel Caro Miguel age 12 took first place Novice field 11 As contrast modeling Puerto Rico note sentence Pushrod Reel foot Aero Modelers Union City TN anyone interested ski-planes float-planes Radio Controlled ducks should happy weather time read however spring should have arrived Union City Illinois ana ucky 4 VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Aesociats vies-Presidents Loren HoIm 643 Hill 8rook Quincy iL 62301 William Kern taOs 12th St. Bedford IN 47421 Glenn Lee 819 Mandrake Batavia IL 60510 Bruce Maloney 1916 Keenland Pkwy Owenuboro KY 42301 Raymond Meyers P0 Box 243 Smithville MO 64089 Helen Olsen 820 Old Bonhomme Univertity City MO 63132 Bill Zimmer Box 72 Verna IL 61375 guess can see now pic ture top column has changed have AVP three years Ken tucky area Horrace felt time took over Vice-President District VI Well am writing first column Let say couple things about self since District VI dont know am RC Sport flier interests lie mainly Scale dont compete very often get friendly local contest once have enjoyed categories model aviation have chosen RC because felt could give rest areas justice due limitations time money still like watch dont recognize RC way go model aviation Thats enough about Lets get something interesting AVP made point correspond Kentucky clubs regular basis chose clubs state could within range wanted make visits also made possible allow set group clubs represent better clubs Because seemed work well Kentucky am making point setting up set clubs AVP district jobs will correspond clubs areas assigned hope will give clubs insight what going district course can happen AVPs jobs club getting correspond ence se let know After represent district Feel free correspond AVPs have questions concerns just news After know what going district would like hear people District VI am fairly new job really dont have good feel what goes district outside Kentucky Send newsletters enjoy reading Central Florida Miniature Aircraft So ciety reflection upswing Rubber Scale models Dean McGinnes driving Fnr-o holind rho Huh believe AMA can better job write let know ideas can get quite bit info have getting few new ones really thank clubs including mailing lists dont belong clubs just want write please Its hard write everyone district write return letter promptly can Enough politics such Lets take look some pictures have received since took office first picture above Bud Bodzioch taken Mississippi Valley Combat Cham pionships last year Bud says telling cameraman sucker other guy May 198285 Tilbuoy Flash trom Dean MeGinnes Nice Rubber Scale Scab vvinnurs irum L U n vave IIes lLnUl Stan Pfost 1st Dan Lanacaster 3rd tallest shortest Diaz wife Madeleine daughters Madeleine Geraldine beautiful P47 hitting ground think hes guy wouldnt want get CL Combat circle Bud District Vis Contest Co ordinator CL Picture two preceding page taken annual Frozen Finger Flying Festival put Chicago Aero Angels January 4 1982 looks snow ground Id bet froze fingers contest Pictured Horrace Cain Bob Oge Bobs son Jeff Combat boys tough third picture right taken same contest Chicago Its Dr Terry Passen holding 550-sq-in Shadow Combat ship didnt realize CL Combat fliers flew monsters too Dr Passen has written several letters since taking office avid supporter Combat district got picture him felt would nice gesture include column Besides hes holding neat plane gratitude goes Bud Bodzioch above pictures months column Id like see the rest future After column want make sure its full good stuff Pictures better politics time Well could ramble guess should stop until next month Its time head shop build new spring As Bud Bodzioch says THE SKY IS OURS Iowa C Michigan esota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen 0 nict VII Vice -Pry dent P II too 1104 Birmingham M 48t 12 Asaiseant Vice-President Tony Italiano 1655 Revere Dr Brookf mId WI 53006 Associate Vice-Presidents James Clark 4444 Woodview Dr NE Cedar Rapids IA 52401 joni E Lorbiecki 5847 N 67th St Milwaukee WI 53218 Robert 0 Lundberg 4928 Tioga Sn Duluth MN 55804 William Roheing 4494 Tanglewood Tr Sn Joseph MI 49085 Al Scidmore 5013 Dorsest Dr. Madman WI 53711 Ran Sears 132$ RosIn0 Pontiac MI 48054 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 So new VP Column idiom recall what happened last Council Meeting notice caps recall gawd almost voted out beer other spirits pits flight line begin ning Byrnes motion sounded OK drunks pits flight lineunacceptable Try voting yes because cant possibly pass youll look really righteous passed Now what admonitions Helen Olsen Ron Kopp ringing ears City rt parlia mentarian elbowing left proper motion made voted again Whew first having visit ing AVP deliver telling lecture began realize what youve just done Itll fun notice voting Dont too hard us though question fraught uble part relaxing Sundays flying marvelous thirst quenching taste first beer wait noon like Americas habits hospitality self-indulgence found usual proportions own company cant legislate human proclivities out flying activities must find way manage An unwritten task Contest Director clubs field regulations two clubs touch point rules recall Its time gave CD some muscle guidelines Safety Code seek advice counsel Such glowing report Spirit America Show Belding Ml last Labor Day weekend Ken Ames John Mary LaRock reports 4000 8000 spectators pictures couldnt pass up idea have air show Labor Day weekend did sponsored Belding Chamber Commerce Wolverine Skyhawks Rockford Ml September 5 6 7 1981 Belding MI What weekend turned out first annual Spirit America show Saturday morning September 5 Dennis Carrier walked out field quiet crossed-fingered hope-forsuccess attitude Little did know Inside both us bubbling emotion called anticipation day Fun Fly Pre-Show Events large number contestants around Michigan adjoining states surpris ing gallery about 400 Director Dennis saw thing went smoothly persons un familiar sport well informed Master Ceremonies thing couldnt controlled weather marginal three days threat rain Thankfully wind conditions favorable activities rain never materialized Fun Fly went well Ive seen 25 years hobby Fun events such Limbo Carrier Event Touch-n-Go Loop exciting watch especially Taxi contest full humor giant sized belly laugh awarded saw trophies handed out deserving contestants conclusion day out standing performance given Michi gan Acrobats first year AMA show team Im sure will among top teams country very near future dawn Sunday brought forth excitement first performance magnificent men flying machines Spirit America Show Team defi nitely professional groups guys Ive ever pleasure meet RC history show entertaining funnier anything Broadway fast paced easy watch well nar rated Show Team Captain Dave Baum 4000 plus spectators delighted comedy antics Wally Tom Lasik didnt allow straight face anywhere team preparing next demon stration 'Some events talented team members provided 1/3 1/5 1/4 Scale flying demos dual aerial ballet Witch Hazel flying Witch World War II bombing outhouse Also intro duction flight training flying flag fly ing lawnmower some best Precision Aerobatics since Nats including beauti ful glider music background pro vided tile feeling part move made could go forever about variety show lets touch moment what kids waited uding yours truly dog fight between Snoopy dastardly Red Baron As walked onto field kids went crazy although knew what out come must Snoopy flew doghouse smoothly precisely across skies seek ing out bright red Fokker moment truth As Snoopy lined up Red Baron sights burst ma chine gun fire smoke bellowed Red Barons plane knew would soon over Baron came down burst cheer Snoopy done again Saturday Sunday during break Fun Fly activities Aerobats AMA Show Team entertained public unique flying demonstrations gave lucky young lady chance shoot down planes 12 gouge shotgun course knack hitting fast mov ing target During periods open flying could see Quarter Scale P-38 Lightning built flown Ken Ames Jackson Ml Quarter Scale aircraft including Gere Sports 1 2 Delaire Fokker D VII Col Al Betkey entertained unique flying demonstration could perform Contendor 40 Later day Betkey proved midable opponent Mike Hill Jack son Ml John LaRock Aerobats out everything goes dog fight death point thougiw Mike trimmed Betkeys ribbon proved false fatality though During very low level evasive maneuver ground reached up grabbed LaRocks Miniplane spectacular crash could heard over crowds gasp Ill get next year Al Betkey Monday Labor Day mirror per formance Sundays great show audience 8000 people took 32 acres land just park cars looked like infield Indianapolis 500 race Good food provided strong carnival atmosphere lingered day have heard hindsight great well next year perhaps well know enough have 86 Model Aviation DONT FLY CL MODELS NEAR POWER LINES port-a-john men women should shorten line day concluded tearful Dennis being hon ored membership Spirit America Show Team think started Dennis big D Deter mination Happy Flying Both Spirit thank Heres Idea has found its Time however old saw goes John R Houvener Sr Saginaw Michigan Valley Radio Control Club letter neighboring clubs last Board Directors meeting Saginaw Valley RC Club motion made Saginaw Valley RC Club es tablish club liaison membership mem bership limited member neighboring RC club will com prise area roughly encompassing area middle eastern Michigan hereafter will refer area MEM Such membership will free gratis selected individual will act liaison member represent ing home club motion passed favor Saginaw Valley RC Club asks select quality member club liaison membership Saginaw Valley RC Club will receive full membership benefits Saginaw Valley RC Club will receive membership packet club card monthly newsletter also happen editor 1982 liaison member will expected attend meet ing SVRCC before 1982 summer flying season starts April meeting sometime during flying season meeting fall times liaison member will put forward knowledge expertise RC activities MEM area item noted liaison member cannot vote hold office liaison club membership other club privileges apply ie use SVRCC flying fields able attend club events etc' Arkansas S Louisiana Meice 0 Oklahoma s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Ted White District VIII Vice-President 1109 Greendale Bedford TX 76021 Aaaociaso VicePresidenss Sob Friedl 5512 Soushmood Little Rock AR 72205 William Harley III 927 Commerce Pleananton TX 78064 Duo Parsons 11809 Palmer NE AIbaqaerae NM 87111 Ed Perez 1102W Tarrano Rd Graed Prairie TX 75050 Al Rabe 1904 Valley Oak Co. Irving TX 75061 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Eartlesnille OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr. Menairie LA 70003 couple months ago mentioned read ing article December 81 Scale RC Modeler Dave Platt critical RC Scale judging actually Standoff Scale USPJA also said agreed what Dave said previously written article published Model Air plane News after Lincoln Nats about same thing Namely misinterpretation complete disregard rules plus very poor judging no time either Daves article did ever mention problem rules misinterpretation violation judges and/or officials April issue Scale RC Modeler Howard Crispin President USPIA published answer Daves article following Daves letter Howard Crispin Dave allowed publish Just got copy Scale RC Modeler read rebuttal article though single point making ob vious enough have forecast last paragraph article clearly chosen duck issue addressing several others no quarrel true anyone may express opinion opinion given ad vice judge-training article official Society paper becomes policy Society examples cited rules being changed Since did tempt deny assume concede point As have separately explained reply Russell Knetzger dangerous situation bothered individual person reason forgetful ness part did mention article violations existing Scale rules USPIA members case self already knew answer sub sequently wrote Claude McCullough about Markings issue just have written record stand Bowie Qualifier violation rules confirmed tried get reconsider time determined Masters Final USPJA judge re peated same violation led us wonder yet another USPJA Scale rule time protested CD corrected However Im sure youd agree unhappy embarrassing situation contestant forced pro test judges violating rule doesnt re flect well anybody including judges Society earlier agreed point made anyone entitled consideration viewpoint rules Nevertheless must said view comes Tom Cook Kent Walters Art Johnson anyone lays line shape Scale model runway counts hangar flier doesnt compete would end sport rules made people dont play game Russell has told making changing Scale rules role USPJA sees itself applaud would happy see put effect Surely shouldnt too much ask hobby gentlemen sports some USPJA say Hey guys its bit ticklish situation man right have violating Scale rules have changing rules suit own opin ions neither area juris diction expertise must attempt correct damage far done let happen again personal opinion USPJA members have capability judg ing contest What dealing individuals voicing own opinions may may agree rules danger lies letting few peoples opinions become policy whole purpose bringing up condemn everyone USPJA Im sure members out working hard doing best know few mostly leadership appear source problem additional note according Dave PlaCt Scale Masters Committee has de cided use USPJA judges 1982 Masters Colorado S Kansas S Nebraska IXWyor DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGInnIs Oistrict IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Aneocias Viee-Pesaidaess Robert Ball 26225 Coffman Cooper WY 82601 Ed Coo 8209 LinOen Dr Prairie Village KS 66208 Dick Crowley 16413 8 Stanford P1 Aurora CD 80018 Glen Lau 3701 5 440h So Lincoln NE 68504 Tim Marsern 429 Dogmood Orafton ND 88237 Jim Rickette 516S Cloadas Siono Pulls SD 871 03 Associate Vice-President Jim Ricketts South Dakota shares report month few information items first Seems though information Nats year being picked up quesitons get fairly regularly So heres infoAugust 1-8 Lincoln Nebraska Watch May 198287 Spirit America Show Team crowd pleaser some 8000 spectators pleased Thats success op. 1 3 YIJJ enemy waa dynamitel Model Aiation detailed schedule events Thats right District IX folks lucky have Nats own area distance-wise Lincoln SkyKnights Club will hosting club know what fine job did last Lincoln Nats can look forward another great Nats hard work organization experience lot good things could said about Lincoln its surrounding area youd like Chamber Commerce other area family entertain ment tourist information Id bet could get early start contacting Dr Glen Lau address column heading Glen will probably want shoot gets too bogged down requests group modelers can make feel welcome helpful Lincoln Sky-Knights can get job done am looking forward another great Nats members interested big RC models youll glad know notifi cation Don Godfrey President International Miniature Aircraft Association IMAA came approving unanimously Dale Alyea District IX director Id bet Joan Alyea shares job Dale know theyll great job endeavor address 2117 Ridgewood Lane Pueblo CO 81005 phone 303/564-6699 interested king-sized models contact Alyeas District IX welcomes Robert Ball Casper WY ranks Associate Vice Presidentslooking forward good things Bob Wed like thank Chuck Brannon past service District IX AVP Wyoming Chuck has expressed interest new appointment coordinator youth modeling activities Wyoming District IX now Theres lots need Chuck will soon telling exactly can help have job description share us leads nicely months report pictures Jim Ricketts Now banquet circuit over consists winter months South Dakota dont fly much build lot talk about flying want people district know about super active club Rapid City Propbusters son Jim invited attend annual banquet held December 6 1981 about 60 people banquet Entertainment provided Randy Cana dy club members country singing group LR Bob Olson Casey Smith Rod Renz Kathryn McCarthy Dennis McCarthy Steve Powers Gene Shoop Don Smith What treat us meet visit fine group arrived Saturday evening Gene Shoop club presi dent Don Smith newsletter editor met us went out dinner Dons house see what new workbench always enjoy looking over someone elses work area see cluttered Sunday morning taken club flying site What nice layout Lots room no corn fields near no trees no fences looked like pilot would have no excuse crash other pilot error Lots parking area planes cars asphalt runways Very nice indeed flying field went town dinner program high light program Besanscon Award presented Rod Renz award given annually club member contributes club both off flying field award honors memory Mr Besanscon club member unselfish above beyond normal came Propbust ers' model aviation presented Seasons Flyer patches 11 club mem bers records correct Propbust ers have Seasons Flyers other South Dakota club spoke club about experiences model avia tion answered questions about AMA promoted building fund Nine members Propbusters donated toward build ing fund promised later son Jim age 12 stole show telling group about experiences various nationals have attended group very interested learn about Control Line Scale racing youngsters point view airplane along could see thing set up film / Fly Em Break Em / Fix Em shown afterward headed back Sioux Falls visiting way home about Prophusters fun time Rapid City Truly super club super people would remiss didnt mention driving force Propbusters Dennis McCarthyPresident Bill OlmsteadVice President Bob OlsonSecretary Don Smith Editor Gene ShoopPast President As know South Dakota winters really super-dandy Lots cold wind snow Excellent weather build lots airpalnes leads up winter activity Static Model displays local shopping malls shows lot fun gives everyone chance get together com pare building projects lay groundwork plan area contests fun flies Prizes awards usually given best RC Open Junior best Scale best CL Open Junior best paint job best iron cover ing best show Along throw some door prizes wives have chance go shopping talk airplanes Most know personal mis sion increase Junior participation model aviation thanks letters response last column Looking back youth someone give guiding hand learn basics also hobby dealer home town loved kids went far give token discounts us let us put tab didnt have cash hobby shop Ames IA called Hobby Shop dont know anymore nor know same fella still runs Anyway Earl God bless wherever you helped kids get hobby am sure grateful youngster starting out needs help can getespecially parents involved hobby need keep good thing going Sell hobby kids shoes once Lets help out way helped out model aviation hobby future hands todays youngsters Give breakhelp out Arizona nrnia ii 0 Nevada x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 30717 Rue Laeglos R,cho Pelon Veden CA 90274 Ausocists VjcwPresideeta Tony Capobianco615 Laloma Ave Modesto CA 95354 Glenn carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnat Creek CA 94598 Bob Reynolds Rt 8 Box 51 Tycoon AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Al Williamson 445 S5estby Chula Vista CA 92011 Its busy 30 days since last re port traveled around quite bit repre senting district Council meeting AMA club meetings First function attended annual awards banquet Sky-Nauts Saddle back Valley Dave Herbert invited year has past three first able attend ones past always same weekend Council meeting banquet held El Toro Marine Facility right shadow huge dirigible hangars 88 Model Aviation LeTt nlgns Jim llICkBtt5 tuistrict IA vrg Jim Ricketts son AVPI Rod receiving Besanscon Award Don Smith great turnout scads door prizes great meal capped evening off Dave Herbert said clubs Toys Tots effort raised $42000 year Outstanding next weekend went Dallas TX Council meeting Im going use up column relating details will covered AMA News section item worth mentioning jay Gerber de livered latest film Its Control Line called Wired Action Its really great treatment aspects Control Line flying separate contest board has set up Indoor Im presently contacting people interested representing District X nominated Bev Wisniewski Su perior Service Award approved Council unanimously Bev has spent hours functioning CD working AMA booths trade shows some us have modelers Council meet ing attend Nats Executive Committee meeting held after Council meeting Shes committee has such inter est Control Line event shes oversee years Nats paid own way sit couple days later off Sacra mento meeting Sacramento Valley RC Club invited club Secretary Gary Workman picked up airport member Bill Hobbs good talk drove meeting meeting introduced John Pief club President later spent night Johns house made early rising get airport sure want thank him hospitality Back meeting sold out Building Fund materials took orders club donated $100 fund members bought another $125 worth Howard Baldwin bought gold patch $50 Henry Sasvielle Donald Alexander gave $25 silver ones Bob Evans bought bronze showed club Indoor film AMA has available really went couple days later attended noon time meeting Aerospace Club Theyre diverse group modelers saw Pete Young good Free Flighter Keith Trostle good Free Flight Control Line meet ing invited Harry Apoian RC flier note installed officers 1982 luncheon meeting Later evening attended meeting Thunderbugs Free Flight club thats strange Thats club belong Despite meetings attend find time club usually couple nights later attended nual awards banquet Free Flight Model Airplane Association Southern California high point winners year honored Bob White Open winner Jay Humelbaugh Senior Mike Keller Junior winners Bakersfield Flying Team team champions year barely beat out Max Men barely beat out Thunderbugs really close three way race year Thunderbugs honored club high point winners function lrv Aker won Open honors Jason Kendy Senior winner didnt have Junior club year showed group new Indoor film loved new AVP San Diego Al Williamson reports hes received Building Fund ma terials ready eager sell wants drop clubs San Diego area give him invite also wants visit flying fields please send him map site goes Free Flight guys down too AVP Arizona Bob Reynolds re ports owns gold patch now also selling Building Fund materials Look him up buy International Miniature Aircraft Asso ciation IMAA has new Director District 10 has same boundaries name Jim Alley address 3004 Hillside Drive Burlingame CA Phone him 415 347-9328 keep mentioning Building Fund Please donate help lower amount indebtedness well have incur donation $50 will get name honor scroll new building need AMA display booth drop line want attend meetings contact Ill see what can work out Thermals Alaska o ana on ngron XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 Aaaocane VicePsieienss Al caiwr 1607 S von Elm Pocarello ID 83201 Gary Fuller 3050 Rinerwood Juneau AK 99801 Bruce Nelson 807 C Vinksbug St. 5pokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline ID Boa 623 Kiamath Fails OR 97601 chic Younq 29020 1st Ave 5. 34 Federal Way WA 98003 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main Sn. Redmond WA 98052 Congratulations GARY FULLER new Associate Vice-President Alaska Gary will able get around areas talk faithful address 3050 Riverwood Dr Juneau AK 99801 anxious hear fliers Alaska what doing events coming up what problems have Speaking problems latest Mid night Sun RC Club flyer descrip tion January 1 1982 fun fly temperature started 300F warmed way up 160F Sounds like flying Montana Anyway have few descriptions winter flying year hopefully read wont have worry about until next year make sure batteries charged keep warm between flights Nothing like cold suck charge out flight pack Put some skis old faithful try out white stuff quite good water flying does have its fun aspect Northwest Expo number history Bob Pfeiffer crew Mount Ranier RC Society applauded putting best show northwest has seen Bob said next year eill better Its hard see things going during two days show planes cars boats manufac turers swap shop meetings just lot nice people talk Next year may add place show some films outside things plague begin ning enterprise superb effort As soon get results etc will printed column models dis play covered aspects hobby Peanut Giant Scale Unfortunately didnt get look models much would like have what saw very well done going try talk Bob add ing seaplane/floatplane category next year comments As noted earlier Scale Internats will held Reno week 13th June Unfortunately wont able go Instead plan attend THE SPOKANE SCALE INTERNAlS will held June 11 12 13 Spokane unfortu nate situation schedules two fine events same weekend event Spokane US Scale Masters Champion ship rounds information get touch Dick Carson Bruce Nelson E 807 Vicksburg Spokane WA 99208 Things happening District XI Northwest Drizzle Circuit finale set Mahlon Sweet Airport Eugene OR April 18 CL alive well Northwest May 29-30 Northwest Regional CL Championships will held Eugene OR Contact Mike Hazel 1040 Windemere Dr NW Salem OR 97304 contest will contain classes UC contest flying cant compete go watch wire-fliers thing ZiIlah Fun Fly has set May 15-16 dont have info write Valley Aero Modelers 1111 Fruitvale Yakima WA 98902 will certainly fill what promises another great get-together contest According Ralph Cooney Q-500 championship race will first Sunday May Boeing Hawks field Kent WA Formula 1 will start April races Kent Boise Calgary Boundary Bay same weekend Ralph also said may Q-500 racingat Albany OR spring summer As soon get contest list will little definite about dates As written Indoor meet Hills boro full swing Unfortunately annual Indoor get-togethers sponsored Barnstorm ers RC Club have victim increased use gym larger groups Perhaps next year can find de pendable site works Zillah site two Pattern conteststhe first April second August September writing exact dates known Dave Mullens Editor Skywriter newsletter Seattle Skyraiders have contest tentatively scheduled May 1 Boeing Kent site Stunt Fast Rat seem events Also Washington State Control Line Championship Contest will held weekend following Labor Day Contact Dave location Idaho Expo scheduled first weekend May will held Twin Falls what Ive heard has first class show promises continue to go see should District XI meeting during Expo will probably take place Saturday pm Al Culver Idaho AVP will probably run iL want something printed just re member lag time write it appears print Bye now HAPPY FLYING May 198289 JUNIOR DAUMA TAKES OFF Two issues ago stated about time launched serious effort direct assistance Juniors beginners ages encourage newcomers hobby/sport/art last issue forma tion association effect direct assistance announced BAMA BEGINNING AERO MODELERS ASSOCIA TION has spread its wings taken off climbing PURPOSE OF BAMA aims once again 1 find out become recognized group 2 give central theme bit backbone already assisting individual ways offer some overall guidance new assisting beginners 3 source information having want instruct groups send questions members answer immediate aims sophis ticated plans will developed progress Since Associaiton independent has no funds Academy Model Aeronautics grants industry civic groups quite necessary cover costs time primarily postage printing membership fees An annual membership costs $10 covers receipt 10 issues BAMAs newsletter Star Skippers over 12 month longer period RESPONSE HAS BEEN GOOD Quite batch letters has received response seven questions asked March 82 issue addition mailed out form letter discussing BAMA its aims several modelers across country already actively assisting beginners received back interesting letters along membership checks off good start want join us Please send membership checks BAMA care Ed Whitten above address RAY ROBERTS BERKELEY HALL SCHOOL PROGRAM Ive correspondence Ray off good years Early taught model airplane class Berkely short term elective program Model Aeronautics now its second full year part schools regular curriculum grades four through six co-educationally Berkeley Hall possibly school country schedule such classes Ray naturally has found exhilarating experience plan keep record experiences third year fourth grade students have finished sixth grade will able develop course study lesson plans etc Ray hopes will encourage other school administrators indoctrinate model aeronautics present curricula basic objectives pro gram develop curriculum will 1 Maintain attention span 9 12 year olds 2 Accommodate levels apparent normal mechanical dexterity 3 system progression will take nine year old noiice bring him up level ma turity subject field 4 Keep loss materials factor down workable mini mum 5 Develop appreciation follow ing directions photographs included just tiny elimose going Kecently 1-eoruary Mn Ivir ISOOC[LS conducted workshop Southern Re gional Meeting California Association Independent Schools About 25 30 school administrators attended class en titled Flying High Model Aeronautics Other workshops such titles Teaching Art History Secondary Level Microcomputers Secondary School What does mean means model aeronautics subject belongs ED WHITTEN f 0 Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 can schools Write directly Ray Roberts wish learn about program address Berkely Hall School 1600 Mulholland Drive Los Angeles CA 90049 ONE ANSWER OF MANY March issue seven ques tions What wrong current style models contests events con tests themselves Grant Carson Newport RI comments Free Flight First states Grant events rules Juniors same others ac tually little need multitude events complex rules Juniors Con sider Coupe dHiver rules Some Juniors cant compute areas dont have scale weigh out 10 grams rubber couldnt get 70 gram model 10 grams rubber fly anyway Grant suggests drastic re duction number events complexity rules Juniors As ex ample asks us consider following Rubber Eventup three flights allowed Longest flight counts No restrictions weight areas minimum flight times other events same Power allowing engine run displacement Tow Line Glider allowing length tow line Flying Scale power judging Mooney rules smaller contests Mr Carson feels events could combined Ye editor also thinks unlimited number official flights warranted too Second Grant goes age difference within Junior ranks makes big difference ability compete nine year old simply cannot compete same basis 13 year old suggests handicapping based age ple 10 seconds added best flight year younger oldest Junior Again ye editor ll surprised what difference good tutoring makes regardless age Third Juniors thrive recognition getting model fly deserves recogni tion Junior gets model fly contest deserves some reward simple medal ribbon such recreation directors use Ye editor time EVERY entrant down very last tempt should get name listed official results thanks Grant lots good ideas ** ** BEGINNING AERO MODELERS AS SOCIATION needs both financial help assistance answering questions Now time join See again next month 90 Model Aviation FLIGHT
Edition: Model Aviation - 1982/05
Page Numbers: 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90
r Synopsis --1/30/82 Executive Council Meeting following summarizes actions winter AMA Executive Council meeting Dallas TX copy official minutes may obtained upon request AMA Headquarters available approximately May 15 minutes will become official after Council review next Council meeting April should noted unless indicated otherwise President either abstained voting voted yes unanimous situations some Council member votes shown particular item member present time voting Note also items necessarily chronological order acted upon following Council members present John Grigg President Jim McNeill Secretary/Treasurer John Worth Executive Director Ed Izzo District 1 Vice-President John Byrne VP-2 Dave Brown VP-3 Chuck Foreman VP-4 Bill Mathews VP-5 Jim Sears VP-6 Hardy Brodersen VP-7 Ted White VP-8 Travis McGinnis VP-9 Jim Scarborough VP-i 0 Ed McCollough VP-i 1 Also attending following Associate Vice-Presidents Don Krafft District 1 Ed Perez Larry Sartor District 8 Guests attending Bev Wisniewski Mr Mrs Jay Gerber Mr Mrs M Hester Lee Renaud Scott Kalmus Dick Sonheim Ed Turner Homer Smith 1 VP Replacement President noted Horrace Cain former Vice-President AMA District 6 resigned January 22 accordance Bylaws effect time Associate Vice-President Jim Sears Burgin KY automatically named District 6 VP based previous Executive Council decision 2 Bylaws President also noted Bylaws changes previously submitted AMA Leader members con sideration officially approved effec tive January 25 3 Runoff Election announced Jim McNeill won over Horrace Cain almost 2 1 margin therefore new Executive Vice-President chief financial officer AMA accordance Bylaws changes established new title place former Secretary/Treasurer position 4 November Minutes Following some dis cussion clarify previous meeting min utes effect deletion 40 lb model weight limit correct via modi fication AMA Safety Code meet ing minutes approved unanimously three abstentions Districts 5 6 8 5 Reports heard following Executive Vice- President financial Jim McNeill Contest Coordination J Byrne Nats Procedures C Foreman Scholarships H Brodersen Nats Executive Committee H Smith Frequency Committee J Worth Building Fund V Mankowski 6 Film Projects AMA film producer Jay Gerber reported 1981 film com pleted Control Line 1982 film Free Flight underway President Grigg noted need increase film produc tion portion budget unchanged $10000 since 1971 motion increase budget $1 5000 ap proved unanimously District 8 abstained President directed unused portion annual budget carried over year used same purpose also noted J Byrne Councils monitor film projects appointed Byrne Chairman Dave Brown Jim Sears a new committee make recommendations regarding future film projects also noted new film concern ing 1980 Indoor World Championships purchased copies now available through AMA film Library service 7 Nomination Procedures Following brief report C Foreman subject deferred Standing Rules position meeting agenda 8 HQ Review motion made have Council committee visit HQ twice 82 interview employees during day visit An amendment require com mittee work through appropriate manage ment levels defeated 5 5 for2 3 5 7 10 6 agaiiist1 4 6 9 11 3 abstained 8 ED EVP basic motion re jected 1 1 2 against except 4 Note Discussion indicated previous review HQ operations involved series documents known Filley reports culminated evaluation Council committee request Foreman have reports circulated current Council approved President withdrawn after meeting Foreman concurrence President continued page 80 AMA Scholarship Winners-- 1981 Scholarship Committee has nounced names 1981 winners AMA scholarships Fifteen names sub mitted consideration Committee selected six people receive awards follows Peter Bauer$1000 Mitchell Robbins$1000 Dale Doty$750 Cliff Telford $500 William Brown$500 Barry Zeigenfuse$500 Grand Total awards 1981 $4250 twice dollar amount awarded 1980 increase line desire Executive Council provide meaningful assistance young modelers start college careers days high costs caused inflation Members Scholarship Committee Bob Stalick Chairman Albany OR Cliff Telford Bethesda MD Bob Underwood St Louis Betty Stream Long Beach CA John Worth Fairfax VA Nominations Academy Scholarship open mem ber meeting requirements should submitted appropriate forms available Joyce Hager AMA Head quarters As point interest year would like state Cliff Telford dis qualified himself voting considering submission Cliff Telford Jr Scholarship Committee recommends names Executive Council final approval rests board Peter Bauer Norridge IL receives $1000 help him tuition Illinois Institute Technology Chicago IL Peter mechanical engineering student has involved model aviation since seven years old recent Nats competition 1981 took first place Sport Scale Senior first place Precision Scale Senior Pre viously Peter has won awards Nats 1980 1979 1978 1977 having entered very first Nats 1971 ripe old age eight member Aero Angels Flying Club Chicago voted out standing member group 1980 Peter attended Loyola Academy Wilmette IL 1977 1981 graduation ranked number three out class 450 having grade average 96 extra curricu lar activities found time manage School Band three years named National Honor Society placed 14th competition sponsored Chicago Amencontinued next page May 198275 AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Secretary-Treasurer Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL 815 Fifteenth Street NW AERONAUTICSJ Washington DC 20005 Mitchell Mitch Robbins member Skymasters RC Club Rochester Ml has enjoyed aviation forms long time has successful models fields Pattern Pylon Scale contests addition Mitch holds private pilots license plans complete strumentation course progress com mercial certificate within few years enrolled University Michigan Ann Arbor Ml aerospace engineering student hopes becoming professional pilot after graduation model photo above one-sixth scale repreduction fathers 1948 Ryan Navion entirely scratch built over period three years fully detailed panel lines rivets equipped flaps sequenced retracts Mitch drew own plans remarkable project Attending Athens High School Troy Ml 1976 1980 graduated top 6% class grade point average 38 Named National Honor Society also won Physics Department Achieve ment Award class 1980 Dale Doty receives $750 towards ex penses Parks College Cahokia IL As Aerospace Engineering student Dale looking skies future life very active modeler several years belonged Hawaii Radio Control Club entered contests won several trophies last three years has completed 10 RC models six scratch built has designed own planes high school Dale named National Honor Soci ety still found time part music sports scenes playing softball being member percussion group worked Love Youth Choir Kailua High School Dale placed 18th class 418 grade point average 367 hopes special interest computer programming will great help him aerospace field Clifford Telford pictured below en rolled Georgia Tech will study electrical engineering very active student Walt Whitman High School Bethesda MD Cliff Year Book Photographer 1979 through 1981 won top prize school getting highest score MAA National Math Test found time take flying instruction will soon have pri vate license worked National Park Service three years part Adven ture Theatre Group also worked parttime audio technician professional band summer 1981 worked RS Systems built radio controlled models sale US Army As mem ber Prince Georges County RC Club has worker contests flown Pylon racers amassed long list contest successes crowned being youngest flier top 20 1980 Nats young man drive ambition model flier years Cliff will well Georgia Tech Another $500 award winner William Brown Appleton WI enrolled Uni versity Wisconsin Madison will study engineering Graduated Kimberly High School 1981 named member National Honor Society William established final grade point average 40 cant much better that! Active church photographer own darkroom musician school pep jazz band member brass choir placed first statewide competition William still found time long Valley Aero Modelers has active flier has entered several contests liking Radro Control also extends boats cars love outdoors expresses itself hunting fish ing archery mutual enjoyment model aviation has enabled Bill below father spend much spare time together basement also club meetings contests just plain old fun fivine check $500 has sent Penn State Barry Zeigenf use above help him along road electrical engineer ing degree Barry graduated Exeter Township Senior High School 1980 357 grade point average high school active wrestling member varsity team received award American Biological Institute academ ic excellence received another award Whos Among American High School students academic achievement served prom committee still found continued page 78 76 Model Aviation can Uflemical Society won letter Mathe matics outstanding participation over period four years Match Contest Team also demonstrated love music being part Academy Jazz Band Wind Ensemble Marching Band Sym phonic Band between times Peter Intramural Sports Captain Prssidsnts Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger Drive Lockport NY 14094 ELECTIONS ARE OVER long last have completed elec tions officers 1982-83 whatever terms end Jim McNeill returned office Secretary Treasurer now known Executive VicePresident primary duties chief finan cial officer AMA Unless future genera tions see fit revert majority vote count system have also seen last runoff election since newly revised Bylaws provide election plurality vote means whoever gets votes voted candidates will declared winner UNHAPPY/HAPPY NOTE want world know am sad about resignation Horrace Cain VP District VI Although Horrace obnoxious points view some absolutely loaded ideas better ment Academy Horrace loss Executive Council will felt trust will continue proffering good ideas happy side now have earlier Executive Council action Jim Sears represent ing District VI VP Having now sat through very long Council meeting Jim can assure District VI members will con tinue well represented Jim Horrace BYLAWS REVISIONS have just completed rather massive Bylaws revision already looking possibility few changes Noth ing massive just completed signifi cant enough warrant detailed study consider healthy situation people can look objectively open-mindedly improving rules operate Such situation present Executive Council Leader Members voted Bylaws questions just completed BAMA concerted effort aimed beginner aeromodeling being spearheaded Junior Flight Editor Ed Whitten Read column issue have desire help see fine hobby continue grow have desire give others thrill pleasure have gained hobby join Eds efforts subscription newsletter promise support people have written subject Ed trying put together coordinated pack age However cant alone needs support morally financially physi cally Wont lend hand WHITE WINGS Pushing commercial product thing AMA President ought column however stumbled across kit 15 paper airplanes interest suf ficiently piqued look further What found outstanding 15 designs included simple looking box can termed cute kids toys until look further made realize capable minute flights Still nothing warrant including column picked up instruction booklet included kit OUTSTANDING starts simple introduction description required tools materi alsscissors cutter ruler tweezers glue simple description airplane parts Inter esting Pages 6 through 8 teach cut out parts glue together very detailed manner Page 9 starts discussion finishing touches such surface alignment forming airfoil balancing getting prepared TEST flights Test flight flight instruction detailed shown adjust best flight WHY launch glider what happens certain adjustments what to correct bad conditions Page 20 teaches basics about lift thermals best find Page 22 shows ways store transport glider foregoing will certainly help beginner arrive page 23 INTRODUCTION TO PAPER PLANE DE SIGNS Basic aerodynamics made easy No easyunderstandable Pages 23 through 35 carry sufficient technical design informa tion warrant cost kit throw away paper airplanes dont fun want help kids learn adults too get kits AMA may soon stocking use clubs demonstration teams exhibit schools 4-H groups Scouts cant wait drop line Two Worlds International 500 Laurelwood Road Suite 9Santa Clara CA 95050 ITS ELECTRIFYINGLY QUIET Noise has probably caused demise flying fields other reason other reasons put together Mufflers helping ongoing development will cer tainly improve situation time Soaring enthusiasts have generally avoided lostfield syndrome setting up winch lines high-starts nuisance Several years ago electric power came forth possible noise cure evolved power low batteries heavy short-lived overall results fit toy line performing model aircraft During intervening years electrics used cars boats demands forced giant strides evolution process Folks time try electric again briefly attended electric contest California January can say electrics Gear boxes folding props powerful motors engines lighter batter ies add up performance Did notice words impressed Hauling out cloudy crystal ball will predict massive growth electric power during next five years flourishing contests JANUARY82 EXECUTIVE COUNCIL Lots fine discussion many items several interesting actions taken meeting started 9 am didnt complete until 1215 am night another endurance session aimed better ment Academy support its membership Some highlights follow have supporting teams FAI World Championship meets years have never fully supported reigning World Champ unless again tried out team successful gaining place team NOW WE DO Official nomination procedures 1982 approved now allow maximum three persons ballot office course plurality vote will elect write-ins will permitted past established technical committee noise Ed Izzo District VP Chairman has $5000 budget select own members committee aspects modeling committee attempt founding standards criteria con sidering differing problems area modeling have opinions matter want volunteer service committee can lend technical expertise write Ed address officer columns Bylaws provide Executive Council can establish define pri mary rest groups purposes compe tition presently have CL FF RC Scale action Executive Council door created fifth primary group basis different Outdoor Free Flight course means fifth contest board will come existence ever allow time comments inter ested parties have placed moratorium implementation action until close Spring Executive Council meeting May 198277 5JCfinyrouaCjJ6fivgrogress Executive VpPS Report Jim McNeiII Executive Vice-Prbsident 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 thousands modelers took time trouble write name ballot last November election stayed loyal January runoff humble thanks can express gratitude best way might say single member will best serve term dedication thanks also newsletter editors put plug newsletters Fred Komlosy Miami Drew Allen California editors between sincere appreciation know REALLY runs AMA Its home office employees Executive Director Its elected Coun cil fine President Its YOU members have final say run joint dont believe Want some proof Members decide will represent also set policies Remember last month talking about Bill Sievert Secretary Santa Clara CA Pioneer RC Club problems AMA renewals Okay Bill started screaming about AMA vouchers pointed out mailed back members lieu checks over-payments no indication might exchanged check cash AMA So changed John Worth reviewed policy Texas Council meeting other day reengineered credit VOUCHERS members convenience Thanks Bill Sievert best suggestions far year 1982 now plainly states voucher can mail back check option Members run Academy have es sentially closed organization 82000 model airplane enthusiasts run Contest Directors dont forget write district VP andexpress views new theory being explored auto matically expire ALL CD licenses periodically require written test reinstate ment Im opposed itwhat think month have important guest editorial Dr TR Passen Jasonville IN partial Control Line Dear urn / got issue MA today ss what Yepl NO COMBAT pages RC 4 pages CL article CL Ripe whats worse Bipe England Whats wrong American Bipes H dont get enoogh staff CL pub lished now ONE page Combat other month well thats too bad uess its what can expect RC-A MA egual representation RC promotion. ne complains get same old tired story AMA whining about sending CL team Sweden some place H its money anyhow 500 Combat dues times $30 eguals $30000 should pay trip Poland What suggest Has absolute power corrupted hired help beloved AMA Washington CL Combat getting shaft know know i Id willing bet AMA knows it. Sincerely Dr Passen Thank guest editorial Doc tor Im going get flap somebody likes Combat business nerve might question good Doctors arithmetic Im cowardly wont Anyway THANKS opinion Dr Passen way member MACA national organization per forms unusually fine job representing Combat fliers country American Combat CL teams good world international competition Shown above Mr Ronnie Kolter Birmingham RC Association fine RC flying Scale Mustang performs very well Free Flighters Control Line fliers drop out modeling few years come back via Radio Control knowledge skills usually far sharper average newcomer Meet Joe Harden used fly both FF CL now two years has practiced RC flying shown Quick-Fly powered blue-head ST-60 Joe quickly built necessary wooden jigs saddles hold models top flier enjoys hobby See next month. Scholarships continued page 76 time handle part-time jobs ranged mushroom factory worker gas station attendant electrical draftsman Since ar riving Penn State Barry maintaining 357 average made Deans list first term active member stitute Electrical Electronic Engineers relaxation plays racquetball Colonial Hills Club also follows model aviation hobby long list contest wins going back several years Barry took second place 1980 Nats OHL Glider Senior An bigger achievement new record set AA Gas Senior Class Category Ill five straight maxes score total 600244 points ahead second place finisher Presently Barry working part-time Pollack Research Design Chief Electrical Draftsman 78 Model Aviation Action uecember 11 I-Al meeting raris snows AMA rresiaent lana us voting aele gate left listening AMAer Ron Chidgey standing Chairman International Aero batic Subcommittee makes point Chidgeys left shown Chris Olsen United Kingdom John Worth Secretary overall aeromodeling committee FAI record breaking total 82 aeromodeling representatives over world attended annual meeting Executive Directors View treE John Worth AMA Executive Director 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 An Annual Report 1981 biggest membership year ever total 82642 members com pared 76397 1980 trend has continued 1982 over 63000 al ready recorded end February number chartered clubs also creased 1981 1511 compared 1432 1980 number sanctions issued AMA Headquarters 1981 1653 compared 1687 1980 Among 1981 sanctioned events 801 Class meets 44 Class B 375 AA 53 AAA two AAAA Free Flight Control Line also 25 Record Trials 36 FAI Team Selection Meets 24 Soaring Sanctions Among meets 30 Indoor 154 Control Line 201 Free Flight 873 Radio Control Twenty-four team members selected 1981 World Championships 1982 plus team managers three Speed three Aero batics six Team Race three Combat team members selected Control Line event Sweden plus three Indoor team members event Romania plus three Precision Scale three Sport Scale RC event Reno NV plus three Precision Scale team members Control Line event Russia 1981 World Championships USA RC Aerobatics team took first place Mexi co RC Soaring USA team won second AMAer Dwight Holley became World Champion Also 1981 Free Flight teams Nordic Glider Wakefield Rubber FAI Power competed Spain 1981 RC Soaring World Championships held Sacramento CA first time event held USA event hosted 12 countries 34 competitors 1981 Nationals held first time Seguin TX Despite excellent site relatively low entry less 1000 contestants still enough largest model meet world 1981 first year Indoor portion Nats held elsewhere West Baden IN successful well attend ed event AMA Contest Boards extremely busy 1981 voting 207 proposals rule changes six general 59 RC 75 Scale 38 CL 29 FF approving 139 Initial vote three General 48 RC 26 CL 41 Scale 21 FF also 129 established 1981 30 Free Flight 32 Indoor 61 RC Soaring 6 Control Line Eighteen World Record sanctions issued US modelers 1981 AMA HQ processed paperwork required contest board proposals national world records Definite progress made AMA RC Frequency Committee 1981 follow up action 1978 petition submitted FCC Committee members met FCC officials 1981 submitted supplementary data received positive indica tions 50 new RC frequencies may granted 1982 AMA Headquarters film library extremely busy 597 films circulated clubs others during 1981 new film produced added library Plane Place Perfect Day special film help obtain flying sites AMA participated HQ representation six major model industry trade shows 1981 IMS CA WRAMS NY Toledo OH Dallas TX MACS CA Chicago Expo IL also annual Hobby dustry Association HIA trade show Dallas TX addition AMA participated several non-modeling shows PR purposes Na tional Congress Aerospace Education San Antonio TX American Society Aerospace Education Seattle WA National Recreation Parks Association Minneapo lis MN Experimental Aircraft Association Fly-In Oshkosh WI 27 AMA Air Show Teams 1981 teams put 300 flying and/or mall shows 1981 AMA Executive Council met four times 1981Atlanta GA January Arlington VA April San Antonio TX August Arlington VA November 1981 first year some new officers Executive Council position President John GriggLockport NY former ly VP Council VP District II John ByrneBayside NY served Council previously VP VIII Ted White Bedford TX As AMA Executive Director acting further interests AMA other orga nizations served 1981 official board member pay following National Aeronautic Association Federation Aeronautique Internationale American Socie ty Aerospace Education National Association Rocketry behalf AMA participated aviation aeromodel ing events traveling total 106 days ever 20 years AMA service Meanwhile new Assistant Executive Direc tor Vince Mankowski available oversee HQ office road major undertaking Academy 1981 raise funds AMA Headquarters building built 1982 land pur chased December 10 1 980 Pins patches plaques promotional stickers pro duced advertise building fund Industry support very good end Decem ber building fund collected over $50000 donations pledges antici pated will new quarters end 82 AMA DC Frequency Committee Test Team Gets Together Walt Good W3NPS Dick Jansson WD4FAB compare notes flight test equipment used evaluating AMA 900 MHz RC trials Walt will using ASW1 7 Sailplane model Dick will using RC design called Royal Rudderbug Both models will initially use 53 MHz control 900 MHz gear carried passenger evaluate characteristics Flying Sites It always interesting read comments people have done thing would like kind like refer ring road map check out route want follow least know what final destination going Well would like share some observations made variety AMA chartered clubs Billings MT think educa tional program may prove biggest thing can younger modelers also use opportunity discuss model ing civic officials speak before groups spread hobby/modeling information through press TV radio Nashville TN keep local interest alive keep club growing active emphasize benefits modeling offers youth tell world what doing Lexington KY use DMI ap proachdemonstrated modeling interest results have large club membership willingness work cause ade quate publicity big factor getting flying sites AMA insurance Detroit Ml Control Line site result determination work patiently city fathers appreciate respect group drive purpose ideas - long dont force ideas May 198279 Effective communication twoway street AMAs non-paid volun teer officers doing utmost make AMA kind organiza tion members wish thoughts contained pages month yours arent apt known unless writeto AMA vice-president district representative associate vice-president area Complete communications linkwrite too often also participate programs Recreation Department promote model building young people Phoenix AZ City sponsored series Get Know City ap peared before pose question can kids fly model airplanes Persistence got Recreation Department involved advisory group formed group worked out sites could used hours could used engine size recommendations new site approved letter sent neighbors giving details hobby defined program listed names Advisory Committee invited come watch flying activities Tulsa OK kept losing fields development decided locate piece property could rent lucky enough find 80 acre field farmer would rent crop price problem finance improvements wanted Control Line circles takeoff strips used what treasury money andthen ran contests raise rest could improve site stages owe lot equipment manufacturers donate prizes concession people give us per centage hard work mem bers New Orleans LA owe site careful campaign hours personal contact work hours letter writing could get anywhere Parks Board worked mayor prominent citizens board commissioners AMA site insurance key item acceptance project club furnished site materials Parks Board agreed perform labor backing promi nent businessmen mayor site became reality have training program new fliers invite spectators participate Manitowoc WI owe site cooperation City Recreation Depart ment Jaycees Optimist Club support got groups presented case simply great explained needs careful pressure anyone permanent location has strengthened club people have worked fly ing site committees found flying site above comments must have ring truth clubs looking field can say situation individual approach can best determined local club No magic answers just concentration analysis determination point want make state ments listed above current news fact recent news Actually date back 1962-63but com ments applicable today AMA library wedug up series articles appeared American Modeler topic what clubs doing get keep flying sites early 1960s felt relative newcomers hobby/sport might enjoy learning some things have remained constant AMA stands ready assist manner materials will help pre pare good presentation site authori ty Let us know problem give us chance work along Thanks Geoff Styles No Competition Newsletter An unprecedented situation has resulted Competition Newsletter being mailed separately month Extra pages CN due inclusion complete Con test Calendar ever plus advertising pages magazine ever before caused emergency situation printer could accommodate extra pages split mailing decided upon rather deleting pages information articles same situation may also prevail next month meantime another printer being sought greater capacity Synopsis continued page 75 9 World Champion Support Grigg re quested financial support AMA 1980 CL Precision Aerobatics world champion same extent AMA team members 1982 world championships Sweden unani mously approved except financial aid champion attend usual team prac tice session excluded because would team member 10 Barrera Museum Worth reported Russ Barrera museum collection successfully packed stored during January eventual delivery new HQ building 1983 within budget previously ap proved President noted need museum committee directed subject museum acquisition policy curators duties placed Spring Coun cil meeting agenda 11 Magazine Subscriptions Pros cons discussed concerning possibility 12 months magazine service members vs current policy subscription expiration end membership term No action taken following general agreement magazine benefit membership rather subscription reduced rates available partial year member ship provided member renews end first year 12 Surplus Trophies agreed list should sent HQ VPs AVPs February concerning availability excess Nats trophies AVPs work through VPs concerning desired district 13 Nats RadiaL Foreman requested guid ance concerning whether retain sell old model walkie-talkies used Nats operations Based Council agreement policy keep Nats intact location whenever possible also used US hosted world championships President directed HQ keep radios budget maintenance pro portion relative use Nats WC events 14 Special Member Problems Following discussion previous Council action agreed basic decision concerning membership renewal would continued Concerning another problem involving con fusion over late year membership rates agreed member concerned would accepted previous rate 15 CD Term Limitation Other noting some people feel Contest Directorrating retention should based continuing active service no action taken 16 HO PR Proposal Following discussion Executive Directors report Presi dent directed implementation proceed budget organizational structure sent Council least two weeks advance next Council meeting 17 HO FCC Coordinator Discussion noted various suggestions addition staff member coordinate RC frequency matters no specific action taken President requested however current head new RC manufacturers associa tion copied except committee communications designated chairman AMA Frequency Committee 18 Safety Committee review status committee showed since intended chairman declined accept appointment no replacement offered President asked recom mendations new chairman made time next Council meeting including inputs rest committee 19 Film/Equipment List As requested last Council meeting Worth presented list motion picture film equipment owned AMA custody AMAs film producer Copies distributed Council members 20 VP Films President directed future copies AMA films provided VPs upon Council action should include appropriate addition film library budget cover cost such extra copies However VPs given priority borrowing copies HQ film library necessary no rental charge 21 Fund Raising Policies Procedures Executive VP McNeill asked re port next Council meeting concerning future projects also concerning HQ interest bearing investments 22 Special Dues Rates Following discus sion problems concerning handi capped disabled fixed incomes no action taken because difficulty defining administering categories previous committee consideration special memberships no recommendations noted member Cain no longer Council Grigg appoint ed Sears 6 Mathews 5 continue committee effort 23 Special Interest Groups Noting committee lost member Smith since election Grigg appointed McCollough 11 place Brown 3 reported committee questionnaire should used annual submission special interest groups order continue recog nition AMA also advised group qualified under previous criteria need make in-person presentation obtain recognition group rejected committee could appeal Council Also in-person presenta tion opportunity should provided group prior discontinuance recognition also noted review committee should composed Council members officers group being consid ered Brown noted would present specific proposal approval spring Council meeting Further discussion concerning rights privileges special interest gorups de ferred until next meeting 24 Industry Presentation Lee Renaud invited President address Council concerning RC industry views AMA activities advised RC equip 80 Model Aviation ment manufacturers association formed would operate within HIA organizational structure noted new group enjoyed very successful meeting three weeks earlier California AMA Frequency Committee members AMA Executive Director repre sented meeting industry partici pants supported AMAs proposal FCC RC frequencies applauded Frequency Committees effort Renaud also asked AMA help policing use new frequencies recommended addition HQ staff technically competent person coordinate efforts involving new frequency matters also noted individual opinion AMA should have discount adver tising its magazine although acknowl edged modelers apparently agree 25 FAI Delegate Grigg described need permanent US voting delegate international aeromodeling committee ClAM term least three years pref erably five regardless changes pres idency Discussion indicated need Bylaws change transfer authority appointment President Coun cil motion effect approved 10 2 favor except District 10 VP Executive VP Meanwhile Grigg noted George Buso NY would delegate during presidency 26 RC Contest Boards After noting Bylaws change would necessary permit establishment separate contest boards RC Aerobatics Pylon Soaring etc motion recommend Bylaws Com mittee draft such change did pass 5 for2 3 10 ii EVP 5 againsti 5 9 ED PR 3 abstained4 6 7 Note- order make change would have neces sary define RC activity primary category modeling 27 Indoor Contest Board After discus sion indicated Indoor should recognized primary category its own contest board motion accomplish within 60 days approved unanimously 28 Legal Assistance proposal AMAs legal counsel develop litigation package approximately $4000 means RC clubs counter deliberate interference efforts approved President after noting cost would come AMA Frequency Committees already approved budget com mittee chairman recommended ex penditure 29 FCC Licenses No action taken following discussion concerning whether AMA should accept responsibility issu ance RC licenses given authority FCC noted HQ could necessary 30 Recording Equipment possibility Council members being provided re cording dictating equipment interaction HQ discussed no action taken 31 Associate Members new type membership proposed discussion consideration deferred until next meeting 32 SAM Championships designation AAAA 1982 annual meet Society Antique Modelers approved unanimously 33 Sargent Petitions Grigg appointed committee Brown chairman Izzo Broder sen make specific recommendations next Council meeting regarding several peti tions previously submitted Bob Sargent District 3 34 Standing Rules Nominating Pro cedures portion supplement laws revised several detail changes approved 10 1 favor except District 7 against Districts 1 6 abstained Note revised procedures will apply 1982 election will pub lished elsewhere next months issue AMA News 35 Nats Briefing Homer Smith Chair man Nats Executive Committee advised Council final decisions concerning 82 Nats event locations would made next day options severely limited asked understanding appre ciation supportive acceptance whatever decisions resulted 36 FF Site Selection Following extensive discussion explanations difficulties involved finals site selection FF team programs Grigg requested Foreman 4 provide written report subject Presidential consideration next pro gram 37 Muffler/Noise Levels Discussion indi cated general agreement AMA should doing something specific minimize effects noise problems flying sites motion establish technical committee noise $5000 budget Ed Izzo recruit committee members defer tasks approved 9 4 fori 2 3 7 9 10 ii ED EVP against4 5 6 8 38 Dues Moratorium motion re quire new Open member beginning 1983 pay registration fee $10 addiiton normal dues means avoid dues increases existing members failed vote 2 10 for2 ii against 13567 89 10 ED EVPabstianed4 39 Alcohol Ban motion disqualify anyone sanctioned competition ex hibition has alcoiholic beverages nar cotic agents flight line pit areas further possibility membership expul sion initially approved 7 6 fori 2 4 6 7 ii PR against3 58 10 ED EVP abstained9 Following further discussion concerning problems enforcement motion reconsider matter approved unanimously revote original motion failed 2 10 for2 11 against others except 6 abstained Therefore original action cancelled 40 McEntee Fund approved un animously amount has held escrow AMA years Howard McEntee Memorial Fund trans ferred Building Fund suitable plaque displayed new AMA HQ subject accpetance fund trustees W Good B Smith j Worth 41 FAI Nats directed Nats Executive Committee events included Nats after 1982 normally held world championships events Committee study subject make recommendations Council 42 Presidential Functions Discussion pro duced suggestion President ac cepted monitor HQ response directives Council insure such items carried out 43 Credit Vouchers Following discussion concerning nature extent l-IQ use credit vouchers agreed except less full year memberships vouchers should have statement indicating voucher may exchanged check also vouchers would colored paper make prominent less easily lost forgotten about 44 Beginners Group noted BAMA Beginning Aero Modelers Associa tion announced Ed Whitten Junior Flight column Model Aviation magazine individual effort part rather official AMA activity Council agreed unanimously effort should given Council vote confidence Whitten should asked keep Council informed advance BAMA plans progress 45 Dealer Licenses After discussion dicated agreement desirable have arrangement whereby hobby shops could sell AMA licenses President di rected HQ prepare proposal next meeting details such arrangement 46 Business Advisors Committee Worth reported four five committee candi dates selected still looking someone accountant back ground Committee choices currently include attorney small business manager large business executive financial manager 47 Awards Fellowship Superior Service Award approved announcements made after presen tations made 48 Next Meeting two day meeting approved Toledo April 1 2 Note following meeting mail revote change location dates Washing ton DC May 1 2 change approved tonnecticut 0 Maine S Massachusetts 0 New Hampshire Rhode Island ont DISTRICT REPORT Ed Izzo District Vice-President 483 Fiske St Holliston MA 01746 Amciate Vic-Pusidnts Robert C Brodeur 405 Main Street NashuaNH 03060 Don Krafft P0 Box 152873 Herituqe Ln. DssburyMA02332 Al Novotnik4 Beverly P1 Norwalk CT 06850 Don Raab 113 Pairview Ave Rutland VT 05701 would like give observations first Council meeting attended Dallas May 198281 FLYING NEAR AIRPORTS BE CAREFUL Free Flight Radio Control flying near airports situation might involve possibility models being vicinity full-scale aircraft operations must avoidedor conducted eliminate dangerous situations Models should flown proximity fuji-scale aircraft unless flier has someone else him sole purpose watching full-scale aircraft supervising flying prevent accident possibilities meeting conjunction Hobby Industry Association meeting will read details Council meeting another area magazine first im pression AMA good hands light things have hearing about over past couple years can con scientiously say Council made up representatives have earnest inter est Academy members heart enough probing questioning Council members insure right action taken programs Academy matters no way mean rubber stamp Coun cil Its conducted businesslike manner attempt achieve maximum accom plishments under one-day time period Although lot material discussed feel highlights action taken follows 1 Reorganizing Flying Site Aid Directors function incorporate public relations responsibility therefore giving proper help emphasis modeling clubs will given proper direction public relations acquiring keeping fly ing sites 2 The appropriation funds legal department will supply plan action docu mentation flying clubs encounter de liberate frequency interference outside sources 3 The awarding AAAA status SAM Championships held July 3rd 4th 5th District relationship discussion George Armstead turn invited attned Cham pionships awards dinner 4 The Council established Technical Noise Committee am pleased have chosen Chairman am putting together plans proposals soliciting aid endeavor am open suggestions help source along lines Appointments have reappointed George Higgins Control Line Contest Board mem ber District Club Activities contacted Ara Dedekian Wing Busters Model Club attend meeting CLAN Control Line Association New England held Manny Pimentals house George McGinnis member group stated Control Line alive active New England after sitting through meeting reviewing activity schedule year can verify fact club has scheduled Club 15 Goodyear April 4th air racing event April 18th held Whitman/ Hanson Regional High School would rec ommend Control Liners District attempt attend latter event Upcoming Events Cliff Piper informed Kennebec Valley Model Aviators will holding club rally Knights Co lumbus Hall Route 201 Augusta ME Sunday March 7th 9 am 4 pm Although column will appear too late reading attend would like comment have full day activi ties scheduled speakers John Grigg President AMA yours truly Clubs vicinity will exhibiting expect good meeting whereby activities displays will make very interesting day modelers informed Mike Hoeffler Central Massachusetts RC Modelers March 26th 27th will conduct exhibit Auburn Mall Auburn MA would like include column activities being conducted clubs necessary receive information well advance will released time cover activity As may know information column required approximately five weeks before publication also informed Fred Zealor Presi dent Cape Ann Model Club will having first dinnei- dance March 27th Kings Grant Inn Beverly MA addition have scheduled mall show North Shore Shopping Center Peabody MA April 22nd 24th Hamilton Tony Bole invited speaker South County Flying Circus meeting held March 15th Chariton MA Hope see modelers area meeting last itemin first column men tioned would like see brochure published insurance benefits Lo hold discovered Academy does have sample brochure entitled Facts About AMAs Insurance would suggest clubs obtain some distribute membership ** ** ** ** * * * ***** *** ** *** * DONT FLY CL MODELS NEAR POWER LINES New Jersey 0 New York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II JicePresident 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 Aaindeteradeea Pete 6anchni 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10706 Frank Oreech 9 Willow Ave. Piscataway NJ 08354 Honk Uk. 40 Cory Dr. Toms River NJ 06753 Adam Sattlee 50 Randi Rd. No A- Schenectady NY 12309 Waft Throne208 Windemere Rd Syrscrjse NY 13219 Second District Thoughts favorite district has another first its credit largest AMA chartered club membership-wise InterState Model Flying Club Bear Mountain NY less six months old al ready has 406 members going strong progress report having explained phenomenon earlier edition column Another major achievement report proudly fact District II has reached second place amount cash contri butions AMA Building Fund Keep up good work District Twoers Much credit due dedicated AVPs unre mitting promotional efforts George Buso Anyone has ever Rhinebeck NY WW Classic contests Mid-Hudson RC Club will recall beaming countenance combined ready friendly outstretched wel coming hand George Buso Hyde Park NY Back 1975 during first term VP appointed George member National RC Contest Board District II responsible post served distinction until chose step down put give someone else opportunity serve Now George Buso has ap pointed official voting delegate AMA FAI-CIAM convenes Europe cannot think better choice Con gratulations George BAMA This abbreviation Beginning Aero Modelers Association idea Ed Whitten outstanding District II AMA member noted Indoor flier Ed also conducts Junior Flight de partment magazine wherein will elaborate project Hence shall leave him merely record appreciation Ed has done continues youthful model ers seem eternally proud District II its super modelers Well AM hasten add however youth model ing has also well served Charles Hampson Grant District Frank Zaic District X formerly however District II Indoor Contest Board Having received considerable mail subject successful ly moved Executive Council Jan uary 30th Dallas TX meeting adopt resolution establishing first time separate distinct Contest Board deal exclusively Indoor competition sin cerely hope trust development will serve dissipate entirely dispel much discontent has manifest past shall identify Dis trict II board member next report Dues Increases Like death taxes probable some dues increases will always us am opposed principle plan scheduled period ic cycle dues upping last increase large measure necessitated need showing true AMA solvency favor acceptable credit rating vital financing Building Program re lating new home Reston VA move mandated skyrocketing rents have plaguing us Washington DC long run AMA membership will benefit financially two major respects 1 an escape increasingly heavy rental burden requiring frequent dues increases 2 investment highly valuable piece real estate substantial growth area Sixth CNYMAA Symposium Central New York Model Aircraft Association has done again Its symposium February 6th could desired year seminars recorded video tape task force local university cluding District II membership meeting chaired meeting shared TV lenses AMA Prexy John Grigg District VP Ed Izzo local AVP Walt Throne Fran Worth President CNYMAA intro duced us assemblage questions posed AMA members attendance hope answered satisfactorily answered panel ARCS banquet followed semi nars usual enjoyable experi ence featured special awards Much credit its success due AVP Walt Throne club President Larry Apps Dave Mathewson always George Marsh Fran Worth directed symposium year deserves particular congratulations tough job well done What Price Safety quote Item 2 list proposed field rules appearing February 1982 issue ERMAC Plane Crazy 82 Model Aviation News newsletter Edison Recrea tion Model Airplane Club Edison NJ follows 2 Positively no alcoholic beverages allowed also received letter president New York club complained personally behalf fellow club member regarding cover photo November 1 981 issue Model via tion taken Seguin TX Nats Scale event individual flight line shown holding what described can well-known brand beer get copy take look complaint registered critical PR stand point rather calling attention undesirability allowing possession beer other alcoholic beverages flight line AMA sanctioned contest Nats no less I-low feel about complaint basis Please drop line let us know As judged Pattern very Nats temperatures high 11 8 degrees can tell can cold beer would have sure tasted mighty good survived ice water soda however strict observance USPJA unwritten code judicial behavior establish purity rather preserve integrity face low scores time time obliged bestow Foggy Lens Department May 17 1981 Jersey Coast Sport Fliers held contest Thompson Park Jamesburg NJ shot made Bud Roane Mel Therien occunving udges chairs camera caught Dick Smith Rochester NY STARS Spangled Rally Olean NY July 25 1981 Dick District II Contest Coordinator RC Glider Pylon Racing lens caught Joseph Micalizzi AVP District V resident Fajardo PR visited Romano Garabello Memorial Meet PARCS Floyd Bennett Field NY GEAR UP AND LOCKED Ohio oyluania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Ausociat Vica-Preaidanta Joe Ciben 36980 Valley Forge Dr Solon OH 44139 Francis Fluliarty 504 211 St Vienna WV 26101 Corky Heitman SR 108 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St. Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Shalkey 217 Euclid Aw. Scottdale PA 15683 WANTED violin case condition presence instrument immaterial may need carry equipment next Council meeting last Council meeting beaut holes shot ideas came away feeling like pin cushion knew going days proposed separating RC contest boards Aerobatic Racing Soaring contest boards shot down due its being contrary Bylaws yet very next subject separate Indoor portion FF its own contest board passed unanimously could have made motion sun rise east next day would have defeated prob ably just well Council members unable fly home next day due bad weather Late Council meeting quietly licking wounds John Byrne Dis trict II VP got up made motion prohibit alcoholic beverages AMA sanc tioned contests first thought kiddingjust trying get final jab before adjourning realized serious nearly fell out chair amazement turned shock few minutes later vote taken passed vote ensuing discussion enforce legal ramifications defining flight line flight line FF contest What about Indoor meet etc comical best did result reconsideration matter vote defeated motion 10 2 hard time voting lo cation site next Council meeting ended up scheduled tor Toledo OH April 1 2 tow up air proposed changing Washington DC May 1 2 due problems midweek meeting Council members general confusion meet ing major trade show Once meeting adjourned few us decided stop bar drink before retiring arrival found bar closing perfect way end type day retrospect after reviewing notes plane way home since home find fact accomplished goals meeting least able lay groundwork few pet projects such making training films help newer members learn build fly etc firm belief such films will cornerstone around future growth modeling will built hate use reference ad mission running late again month does time go think last issue April 82 Model Aviation con tained some very interesting articles relative youth beginner programs particular article John Worths column page 77 column Travis McGinnis page 84 article entitled Flew Flew Soapbox section page 93 very interesting referred RC flight Juniors contrast letters iiJunior Flight column page 86 severe conflict thinking arises iiJunior Flight considers CL and FF starting point feel strongly attract Juniors model aviation must start focus much attention RC CL FF successful Sure expensive complicated difficult demanding todayis kids being brought up world computers color TV video recorders video games thrilled mystique flight amazement elec tricity marvel radio growing up operating equipment adults saw science fiction Buck Rogers kids must aim programs todays kids successful attracting todays kids model aviation programs successful kids working say should decrease way efforts areas obviously need programs among financially able handle RC inter est strictly areas believe larger group kids out would much quickly attracted model aviation through RC have financial capability start level After have priced Atari lately Carl Wheeley just called wondering column Id better get off horn mail thank goodness express mail Ill probably get lot flack about col umn thats way month has gone See ya Toledo May 198283 Personal Note John Franke Euuor Limerick Lines active member 1000 Islands RC Modelers has retired moving North Carolina District IIs LOSS District IVs GAIN best John Delaware District Columbia land h Carolina Virginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Aeaoaat Vie-Pegidansa Wayne Abernathy 9205 Carenclon 2 Upper Marlboro MO 20871 Bob Chausipine 206 Tipton Fld Newport News VA 23606 Howmd Crispin 611 Beechwood Charlottesville VA 22901 V Bill Helms 2000 Tyvola Road Charlotte NC 28210 Scorty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809 John Preston 7012 Elvira Court Falls Church VA 22042 Charles Spear 910 Holly Lane Mockuvilln NC 27028 last Executive Council meeting decided start Indoor Contest Board would like District IV Indoor fliers send names choices Dis trict IV Indoor Contest Board representative individual will represent District IVs Indoor flying interests desires will representative AMA district appointed group will named chairman think very good idea need recommendations soon possible / Editor Word has received President John Grigg has placed moratorium implementa tion Indoor Contest Board until after next Executive Council meeting last Council meeting asked Coun cil help promoting east coast site FAI Free Flight Team Selection finals As Free Flighters know team finals have held either out west California last three four times has caused lot east coast partici pants drop out program simply cause couldnt afford travel way California Well make long story short AMA Council did seem too interested except Hardy Brodersen Hardy has discussed problem FAI Site Selection Com mittee have said east coast can come up decent site 1984 will give serious consideration east coast FAI Team Selection finals Now its up start looking good site know will hard find good Taft doesnt have perfect does have reasonably decent have asked Bob Sifleet Joe Boyle push program find good site 1984 will can help Anyone else wants help please contact Bob Siflect Joe Boyle have two years get act together can try Also case dont know funds avail able help travel costs anyone qualified go team finals information funds contact Micheline Madison AMA Headquarters Also FAI participants District II Ill V would like join District IV help project 1984 east coast Team Selection finals please drop line Now time get nominations choice Vice-President Dis trict IV term 1983-85 Due new Bylaws change Vice-Presidents term will now run three years instead two nominations must hands AMA Headquarters no later middle July 1982 time clear whether will vote AMA President 1982 Council will extend current Presi dents term year get new three year program cycle started current President extended year will vote office 1983 present-time Executive Council voting implement program results may issue Model viation Whats Happening District IV Winston-Salem RC Club WSRC has nated $300 AMA Building Fund approximately 10% income clubs regular meetings decided club vote show support new AMA Headquarters Thanks WSRC largest donation club District IV far Radio Control League North Carolina clubs North Carolina should contact RCNC having membership drive also giving prizes club signs up new members RCNC First prize Kraft radio second prizeFalcon 56 third prizeelectric starter Greensboro Radio Aeromodelers May 23 Giant Scale Contest Grams trying raise money rebuild flyingsite date have raised $1375 still need about $1000 club members urged help First State RC Club thought might like know First State RC Club gets better participation club activities Point System point system has established executive committee encourage members participate club activities end year awards will given will include free 1983 club membership high point winner Points awarded follows Field maintenance chairman20 membersiS 5 per cutting Chairman executive committeeiS membersi 0 Annual fun fly chairmaniS CDiS committee membersi 0 Team chal lenge chairmaniS participantsS Special events chairmaniS participantsi 0 Other committee chairmeniC membersS structorsS per student i per session Fun fly participantsS per monthly event News letter editor publisherlO Attend ancei per meeting Tidewater Model Soaring Society Big event combining FF RC CL coming May TMSS will joining Brainbusters Free Flight Norfolk Aeromodelers Con trol Line Clubs what looks like really major contest will held i 5th i6th May Petersburg Municipal Airport Control Line portion will AAA contest spread over both days FF RC Soaring events will Sunday 16th Soaring will Unlimited Two-meter Scale class Sailplanes Western NC Radio Control Society wish extend congratulations Carter Pounder nomination RCNC modelers Hall Fame Steve Davis recipient annual Walter Speliman Sportsmanship Award Chesapeake Bay RC Club Red Brick Day April 3rd CBRC will sponsor great Red Brick Fly-In Ardens Field Starting time will 12 noon Rain date Sunday April 4th Northern Virginia RC Club January 17th coldest day 45 years didnt stop 10 members NVRC parti cipating clubs annual Sno-Fli contest Bob Chatman CD club meeting week prior event promised members would snow before day contest Snow did dont think Bob requested iO0F temperature recorded dawn noon sun brought air up i 00F toler able happen masochist See photo above case wondering engines difficult start such cold weather swer prime lighterfiuld Hang theregood flying weather coming4~ Alabama Florida tgia issippi to Bitt V Suulh tarelina essee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 35209 12051 879-5500 Aoaat VcPnadsss John Gorday 115 Bayberry Lane Jackson MS 29212 Richurd Jackson 108 Thornle Charleston Heights SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 922 Bunyan Deiray Beach FL 23444 Pillip McDowell 5621 Rolling Fork Dr. Nashville TN 37205 Joseph Micalizzi SR 0086B Boo 1532 Fuiardo PR 0064 Cd Moorman 70 Fifth St. Shalimur FL 32579 Hurry Sherom P0 Boa 4506 Birmioghom AL 35206 Tom Thacker 2390 Lawre,cevle Hwy L Decatur GA 20002 feature article Chattanooga NewsFree Press referred Radio Controlled model airplanes chance escape world flight article also quoted Earl Davis saying engineering career came out 84 Model Aviation nown anove wgtn some ot mneir mouwo 0 I us saus Un true members Northern Virginia RC Club Less ragni Bob Scott Tommy ocorn DOD Chatman Bill Cann Larry Parfitt NVRC President Bob Burnett Phil Coopy Bernie Steucker John Hunton Photo John Preston love model planes educa tional value building flying models can sometimes hard separate recre ational value Learning through modeling much fun educational aspect too often overlooked Frankly think need put some emphasis educa tional aspects modelingbut certainly exclusion its value chance escape world flight Tim McDow John Burgan Pal ri Beach Aeronauts got round applause club auction computerized rec ord auction transactions total amount transactions $2248 No wonder needed computer reason auction successful club got early start notifying nearby clubs Florida State Soaring Champion other 15 year old Chris Ruth Chris flies fathers design Prophet classes walks away trophies Now some pictures Tangerine Soar ing Championships Dan Langoasters Modified Franklin has 1O6 wingspan Model flying Puerto Rico must year round pleasure plan trip island plan take extra day two get clubs Better yet take family Puerto Rico Mini-Nats Building Delta Dart top right hood car Delis Miguel Amoralis Hildelisa Miguel Caro Miguel age 12 took first place Novice field 11 As contrast modeling Puerto Rico note sentence Pushrod Reel foot Aero Modelers Union City TN anyone interested ski-planes float-planes Radio Controlled ducks should happy weather time read however spring should have arrived Union City Illinois ana ucky 4 VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Aesociats vies-Presidents Loren HoIm 643 Hill 8rook Quincy iL 62301 William Kern taOs 12th St. Bedford IN 47421 Glenn Lee 819 Mandrake Batavia IL 60510 Bruce Maloney 1916 Keenland Pkwy Owenuboro KY 42301 Raymond Meyers P0 Box 243 Smithville MO 64089 Helen Olsen 820 Old Bonhomme Univertity City MO 63132 Bill Zimmer Box 72 Verna IL 61375 guess can see now pic ture top column has changed have AVP three years Ken tucky area Horrace felt time took over Vice-President District VI Well am writing first column Let say couple things about self since District VI dont know am RC Sport flier interests lie mainly Scale dont compete very often get friendly local contest once have enjoyed categories model aviation have chosen RC because felt could give rest areas justice due limitations time money still like watch dont recognize RC way go model aviation Thats enough about Lets get something interesting AVP made point correspond Kentucky clubs regular basis chose clubs state could within range wanted make visits also made possible allow set group clubs represent better clubs Because seemed work well Kentucky am making point setting up set clubs AVP district jobs will correspond clubs areas assigned hope will give clubs insight what going district course can happen AVPs jobs club getting correspond ence se let know After represent district Feel free correspond AVPs have questions concerns just news After know what going district would like hear people District VI am fairly new job really dont have good feel what goes district outside Kentucky Send newsletters enjoy reading Central Florida Miniature Aircraft So ciety reflection upswing Rubber Scale models Dean McGinnes driving Fnr-o holind rho Huh believe AMA can better job write let know ideas can get quite bit info have getting few new ones really thank clubs including mailing lists dont belong clubs just want write please Its hard write everyone district write return letter promptly can Enough politics such Lets take look some pictures have received since took office first picture above Bud Bodzioch taken Mississippi Valley Combat Cham pionships last year Bud says telling cameraman sucker other guy May 198285 Tilbuoy Flash trom Dean MeGinnes Nice Rubber Scale Scab vvinnurs irum L U n vave IIes lLnUl Stan Pfost 1st Dan Lanacaster 3rd tallest shortest Diaz wife Madeleine daughters Madeleine Geraldine beautiful P47 hitting ground think hes guy wouldnt want get CL Combat circle Bud District Vis Contest Co ordinator CL Picture two preceding page taken annual Frozen Finger Flying Festival put Chicago Aero Angels January 4 1982 looks snow ground Id bet froze fingers contest Pictured Horrace Cain Bob Oge Bobs son Jeff Combat boys tough third picture right taken same contest Chicago Its Dr Terry Passen holding 550-sq-in Shadow Combat ship didnt realize CL Combat fliers flew monsters too Dr Passen has written several letters since taking office avid supporter Combat district got picture him felt would nice gesture include column Besides hes holding neat plane gratitude goes Bud Bodzioch above pictures months column Id like see the rest future After column want make sure its full good stuff Pictures better politics time Well could ramble guess should stop until next month Its time head shop build new spring As Bud Bodzioch says THE SKY IS OURS Iowa C Michigan esota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen 0 nict VII Vice -Pry dent P II too 1104 Birmingham M 48t 12 Asaiseant Vice-President Tony Italiano 1655 Revere Dr Brookf mId WI 53006 Associate Vice-Presidents James Clark 4444 Woodview Dr NE Cedar Rapids IA 52401 joni E Lorbiecki 5847 N 67th St Milwaukee WI 53218 Robert 0 Lundberg 4928 Tioga Sn Duluth MN 55804 William Roheing 4494 Tanglewood Tr Sn Joseph MI 49085 Al Scidmore 5013 Dorsest Dr. Madman WI 53711 Ran Sears 132$ RosIn0 Pontiac MI 48054 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 So new VP Column idiom recall what happened last Council Meeting notice caps recall gawd almost voted out beer other spirits pits flight line begin ning Byrnes motion sounded OK drunks pits flight lineunacceptable Try voting yes because cant possibly pass youll look really righteous passed Now what admonitions Helen Olsen Ron Kopp ringing ears City rt parlia mentarian elbowing left proper motion made voted again Whew first having visit ing AVP deliver telling lecture began realize what youve just done Itll fun notice voting Dont too hard us though question fraught uble part relaxing Sundays flying marvelous thirst quenching taste first beer wait noon like Americas habits hospitality self-indulgence found usual proportions own company cant legislate human proclivities out flying activities must find way manage An unwritten task Contest Director clubs field regulations two clubs touch point rules recall Its time gave CD some muscle guidelines Safety Code seek advice counsel Such glowing report Spirit America Show Belding Ml last Labor Day weekend Ken Ames John Mary LaRock reports 4000 8000 spectators pictures couldnt pass up idea have air show Labor Day weekend did sponsored Belding Chamber Commerce Wolverine Skyhawks Rockford Ml September 5 6 7 1981 Belding MI What weekend turned out first annual Spirit America show Saturday morning September 5 Dennis Carrier walked out field quiet crossed-fingered hope-forsuccess attitude Little did know Inside both us bubbling emotion called anticipation day Fun Fly Pre-Show Events large number contestants around Michigan adjoining states surpris ing gallery about 400 Director Dennis saw thing went smoothly persons un familiar sport well informed Master Ceremonies thing couldnt controlled weather marginal three days threat rain Thankfully wind conditions favorable activities rain never materialized Fun Fly went well Ive seen 25 years hobby Fun events such Limbo Carrier Event Touch-n-Go Loop exciting watch especially Taxi contest full humor giant sized belly laugh awarded saw trophies handed out deserving contestants conclusion day out standing performance given Michi gan Acrobats first year AMA show team Im sure will among top teams country very near future dawn Sunday brought forth excitement first performance magnificent men flying machines Spirit America Show Team defi nitely professional groups guys Ive ever pleasure meet RC history show entertaining funnier anything Broadway fast paced easy watch well nar rated Show Team Captain Dave Baum 4000 plus spectators delighted comedy antics Wally Tom Lasik didnt allow straight face anywhere team preparing next demon stration 'Some events talented team members provided 1/3 1/5 1/4 Scale flying demos dual aerial ballet Witch Hazel flying Witch World War II bombing outhouse Also intro duction flight training flying flag fly ing lawnmower some best Precision Aerobatics since Nats including beauti ful glider music background pro vided tile feeling part move made could go forever about variety show lets touch moment what kids waited uding yours truly dog fight between Snoopy dastardly Red Baron As walked onto field kids went crazy although knew what out come must Snoopy flew doghouse smoothly precisely across skies seek ing out bright red Fokker moment truth As Snoopy lined up Red Baron sights burst ma chine gun fire smoke bellowed Red Barons plane knew would soon over Baron came down burst cheer Snoopy done again Saturday Sunday during break Fun Fly activities Aerobats AMA Show Team entertained public unique flying demonstrations gave lucky young lady chance shoot down planes 12 gouge shotgun course knack hitting fast mov ing target During periods open flying could see Quarter Scale P-38 Lightning built flown Ken Ames Jackson Ml Quarter Scale aircraft including Gere Sports 1 2 Delaire Fokker D VII Col Al Betkey entertained unique flying demonstration could perform Contendor 40 Later day Betkey proved midable opponent Mike Hill Jack son Ml John LaRock Aerobats out everything goes dog fight death point thougiw Mike trimmed Betkeys ribbon proved false fatality though During very low level evasive maneuver ground reached up grabbed LaRocks Miniplane spectacular crash could heard over crowds gasp Ill get next year Al Betkey Monday Labor Day mirror per formance Sundays great show audience 8000 people took 32 acres land just park cars looked like infield Indianapolis 500 race Good food provided strong carnival atmosphere lingered day have heard hindsight great well next year perhaps well know enough have 86 Model Aviation DONT FLY CL MODELS NEAR POWER LINES port-a-john men women should shorten line day concluded tearful Dennis being hon ored membership Spirit America Show Team think started Dennis big D Deter mination Happy Flying Both Spirit thank Heres Idea has found its Time however old saw goes John R Houvener Sr Saginaw Michigan Valley Radio Control Club letter neighboring clubs last Board Directors meeting Saginaw Valley RC Club motion made Saginaw Valley RC Club es tablish club liaison membership mem bership limited member neighboring RC club will com prise area roughly encompassing area middle eastern Michigan hereafter will refer area MEM Such membership will free gratis selected individual will act liaison member represent ing home club motion passed favor Saginaw Valley RC Club asks select quality member club liaison membership Saginaw Valley RC Club will receive full membership benefits Saginaw Valley RC Club will receive membership packet club card monthly newsletter also happen editor 1982 liaison member will expected attend meet ing SVRCC before 1982 summer flying season starts April meeting sometime during flying season meeting fall times liaison member will put forward knowledge expertise RC activities MEM area item noted liaison member cannot vote hold office liaison club membership other club privileges apply ie use SVRCC flying fields able attend club events etc' Arkansas S Louisiana Meice 0 Oklahoma s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Ted White District VIII Vice-President 1109 Greendale Bedford TX 76021 Aaaociaso VicePresidenss Sob Friedl 5512 Soushmood Little Rock AR 72205 William Harley III 927 Commerce Pleananton TX 78064 Duo Parsons 11809 Palmer NE AIbaqaerae NM 87111 Ed Perez 1102W Tarrano Rd Graed Prairie TX 75050 Al Rabe 1904 Valley Oak Co. Irving TX 75061 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Eartlesnille OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr. Menairie LA 70003 couple months ago mentioned read ing article December 81 Scale RC Modeler Dave Platt critical RC Scale judging actually Standoff Scale USPJA also said agreed what Dave said previously written article published Model Air plane News after Lincoln Nats about same thing Namely misinterpretation complete disregard rules plus very poor judging no time either Daves article did ever mention problem rules misinterpretation violation judges and/or officials April issue Scale RC Modeler Howard Crispin President USPIA published answer Daves article following Daves letter Howard Crispin Dave allowed publish Just got copy Scale RC Modeler read rebuttal article though single point making ob vious enough have forecast last paragraph article clearly chosen duck issue addressing several others no quarrel true anyone may express opinion opinion given ad vice judge-training article official Society paper becomes policy Society examples cited rules being changed Since did tempt deny assume concede point As have separately explained reply Russell Knetzger dangerous situation bothered individual person reason forgetful ness part did mention article violations existing Scale rules USPIA members case self already knew answer sub sequently wrote Claude McCullough about Markings issue just have written record stand Bowie Qualifier violation rules confirmed tried get reconsider time determined Masters Final USPJA judge re peated same violation led us wonder yet another USPJA Scale rule time protested CD corrected However Im sure youd agree unhappy embarrassing situation contestant forced pro test judges violating rule doesnt re flect well anybody including judges Society earlier agreed point made anyone entitled consideration viewpoint rules Nevertheless must said view comes Tom Cook Kent Walters Art Johnson anyone lays line shape Scale model runway counts hangar flier doesnt compete would end sport rules made people dont play game Russell has told making changing Scale rules role USPJA sees itself applaud would happy see put effect Surely shouldnt too much ask hobby gentlemen sports some USPJA say Hey guys its bit ticklish situation man right have violating Scale rules have changing rules suit own opin ions neither area juris diction expertise must attempt correct damage far done let happen again personal opinion USPJA members have capability judg ing contest What dealing individuals voicing own opinions may may agree rules danger lies letting few peoples opinions become policy whole purpose bringing up condemn everyone USPJA Im sure members out working hard doing best know few mostly leadership appear source problem additional note according Dave PlaCt Scale Masters Committee has de cided use USPJA judges 1982 Masters Colorado S Kansas S Nebraska IXWyor DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGInnIs Oistrict IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Aneocias Viee-Pesaidaess Robert Ball 26225 Coffman Cooper WY 82601 Ed Coo 8209 LinOen Dr Prairie Village KS 66208 Dick Crowley 16413 8 Stanford P1 Aurora CD 80018 Glen Lau 3701 5 440h So Lincoln NE 68504 Tim Marsern 429 Dogmood Orafton ND 88237 Jim Rickette 516S Cloadas Siono Pulls SD 871 03 Associate Vice-President Jim Ricketts South Dakota shares report month few information items first Seems though information Nats year being picked up quesitons get fairly regularly So heres infoAugust 1-8 Lincoln Nebraska Watch May 198287 Spirit America Show Team crowd pleaser some 8000 spectators pleased Thats success op. 1 3 YIJJ enemy waa dynamitel Model Aiation detailed schedule events Thats right District IX folks lucky have Nats own area distance-wise Lincoln SkyKnights Club will hosting club know what fine job did last Lincoln Nats can look forward another great Nats hard work organization experience lot good things could said about Lincoln its surrounding area youd like Chamber Commerce other area family entertain ment tourist information Id bet could get early start contacting Dr Glen Lau address column heading Glen will probably want shoot gets too bogged down requests group modelers can make feel welcome helpful Lincoln Sky-Knights can get job done am looking forward another great Nats members interested big RC models youll glad know notifi cation Don Godfrey President International Miniature Aircraft Association IMAA came approving unanimously Dale Alyea District IX director Id bet Joan Alyea shares job Dale know theyll great job endeavor address 2117 Ridgewood Lane Pueblo CO 81005 phone 303/564-6699 interested king-sized models contact Alyeas District IX welcomes Robert Ball Casper WY ranks Associate Vice Presidentslooking forward good things Bob Wed like thank Chuck Brannon past service District IX AVP Wyoming Chuck has expressed interest new appointment coordinator youth modeling activities Wyoming District IX now Theres lots need Chuck will soon telling exactly can help have job description share us leads nicely months report pictures Jim Ricketts Now banquet circuit over consists winter months South Dakota dont fly much build lot talk about flying want people district know about super active club Rapid City Propbusters son Jim invited attend annual banquet held December 6 1981 about 60 people banquet Entertainment provided Randy Cana dy club members country singing group LR Bob Olson Casey Smith Rod Renz Kathryn McCarthy Dennis McCarthy Steve Powers Gene Shoop Don Smith What treat us meet visit fine group arrived Saturday evening Gene Shoop club presi dent Don Smith newsletter editor met us went out dinner Dons house see what new workbench always enjoy looking over someone elses work area see cluttered Sunday morning taken club flying site What nice layout Lots room no corn fields near no trees no fences looked like pilot would have no excuse crash other pilot error Lots parking area planes cars asphalt runways Very nice indeed flying field went town dinner program high light program Besanscon Award presented Rod Renz award given annually club member contributes club both off flying field award honors memory Mr Besanscon club member unselfish above beyond normal came Propbust ers' model aviation presented Seasons Flyer patches 11 club mem bers records correct Propbust ers have Seasons Flyers other South Dakota club spoke club about experiences model avia tion answered questions about AMA promoted building fund Nine members Propbusters donated toward build ing fund promised later son Jim age 12 stole show telling group about experiences various nationals have attended group very interested learn about Control Line Scale racing youngsters point view airplane along could see thing set up film / Fly Em Break Em / Fix Em shown afterward headed back Sioux Falls visiting way home about Prophusters fun time Rapid City Truly super club super people would remiss didnt mention driving force Propbusters Dennis McCarthyPresident Bill OlmsteadVice President Bob OlsonSecretary Don Smith Editor Gene ShoopPast President As know South Dakota winters really super-dandy Lots cold wind snow Excellent weather build lots airpalnes leads up winter activity Static Model displays local shopping malls shows lot fun gives everyone chance get together com pare building projects lay groundwork plan area contests fun flies Prizes awards usually given best RC Open Junior best Scale best CL Open Junior best paint job best iron cover ing best show Along throw some door prizes wives have chance go shopping talk airplanes Most know personal mis sion increase Junior participation model aviation thanks letters response last column Looking back youth someone give guiding hand learn basics also hobby dealer home town loved kids went far give token discounts us let us put tab didnt have cash hobby shop Ames IA called Hobby Shop dont know anymore nor know same fella still runs Anyway Earl God bless wherever you helped kids get hobby am sure grateful youngster starting out needs help can getespecially parents involved hobby need keep good thing going Sell hobby kids shoes once Lets help out way helped out model aviation hobby future hands todays youngsters Give breakhelp out Arizona nrnia ii 0 Nevada x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 30717 Rue Laeglos R,cho Pelon Veden CA 90274 Ausocists VjcwPresideeta Tony Capobianco615 Laloma Ave Modesto CA 95354 Glenn carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnat Creek CA 94598 Bob Reynolds Rt 8 Box 51 Tycoon AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Al Williamson 445 S5estby Chula Vista CA 92011 Its busy 30 days since last re port traveled around quite bit repre senting district Council meeting AMA club meetings First function attended annual awards banquet Sky-Nauts Saddle back Valley Dave Herbert invited year has past three first able attend ones past always same weekend Council meeting banquet held El Toro Marine Facility right shadow huge dirigible hangars 88 Model Aviation LeTt nlgns Jim llICkBtt5 tuistrict IA vrg Jim Ricketts son AVPI Rod receiving Besanscon Award Don Smith great turnout scads door prizes great meal capped evening off Dave Herbert said clubs Toys Tots effort raised $42000 year Outstanding next weekend went Dallas TX Council meeting Im going use up column relating details will covered AMA News section item worth mentioning jay Gerber de livered latest film Its Control Line called Wired Action Its really great treatment aspects Control Line flying separate contest board has set up Indoor Im presently contacting people interested representing District X nominated Bev Wisniewski Su perior Service Award approved Council unanimously Bev has spent hours functioning CD working AMA booths trade shows some us have modelers Council meet ing attend Nats Executive Committee meeting held after Council meeting Shes committee has such inter est Control Line event shes oversee years Nats paid own way sit couple days later off Sacra mento meeting Sacramento Valley RC Club invited club Secretary Gary Workman picked up airport member Bill Hobbs good talk drove meeting meeting introduced John Pief club President later spent night Johns house made early rising get airport sure want thank him hospitality Back meeting sold out Building Fund materials took orders club donated $100 fund members bought another $125 worth Howard Baldwin bought gold patch $50 Henry Sasvielle Donald Alexander gave $25 silver ones Bob Evans bought bronze showed club Indoor film AMA has available really went couple days later attended noon time meeting Aerospace Club Theyre diverse group modelers saw Pete Young good Free Flighter Keith Trostle good Free Flight Control Line meet ing invited Harry Apoian RC flier note installed officers 1982 luncheon meeting Later evening attended meeting Thunderbugs Free Flight club thats strange Thats club belong Despite meetings attend find time club usually couple nights later attended nual awards banquet Free Flight Model Airplane Association Southern California high point winners year honored Bob White Open winner Jay Humelbaugh Senior Mike Keller Junior winners Bakersfield Flying Team team champions year barely beat out Max Men barely beat out Thunderbugs really close three way race year Thunderbugs honored club high point winners function lrv Aker won Open honors Jason Kendy Senior winner didnt have Junior club year showed group new Indoor film loved new AVP San Diego Al Williamson reports hes received Building Fund ma terials ready eager sell wants drop clubs San Diego area give him invite also wants visit flying fields please send him map site goes Free Flight guys down too AVP Arizona Bob Reynolds re ports owns gold patch now also selling Building Fund materials Look him up buy International Miniature Aircraft Asso ciation IMAA has new Director District 10 has same boundaries name Jim Alley address 3004 Hillside Drive Burlingame CA Phone him 415 347-9328 keep mentioning Building Fund Please donate help lower amount indebtedness well have incur donation $50 will get name honor scroll new building need AMA display booth drop line want attend meetings contact Ill see what can work out Thermals Alaska o ana on ngron XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 Aaaocane VicePsieienss Al caiwr 1607 S von Elm Pocarello ID 83201 Gary Fuller 3050 Rinerwood Juneau AK 99801 Bruce Nelson 807 C Vinksbug St. 5pokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline ID Boa 623 Kiamath Fails OR 97601 chic Younq 29020 1st Ave 5. 34 Federal Way WA 98003 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main Sn. Redmond WA 98052 Congratulations GARY FULLER new Associate Vice-President Alaska Gary will able get around areas talk faithful address 3050 Riverwood Dr Juneau AK 99801 anxious hear fliers Alaska what doing events coming up what problems have Speaking problems latest Mid night Sun RC Club flyer descrip tion January 1 1982 fun fly temperature started 300F warmed way up 160F Sounds like flying Montana Anyway have few descriptions winter flying year hopefully read wont have worry about until next year make sure batteries charged keep warm between flights Nothing like cold suck charge out flight pack Put some skis old faithful try out white stuff quite good water flying does have its fun aspect Northwest Expo number history Bob Pfeiffer crew Mount Ranier RC Society applauded putting best show northwest has seen Bob said next year eill better Its hard see things going during two days show planes cars boats manufac turers swap shop meetings just lot nice people talk Next year may add place show some films outside things plague begin ning enterprise superb effort As soon get results etc will printed column models dis play covered aspects hobby Peanut Giant Scale Unfortunately didnt get look models much would like have what saw very well done going try talk Bob add ing seaplane/floatplane category next year comments As noted earlier Scale Internats will held Reno week 13th June Unfortunately wont able go Instead plan attend THE SPOKANE SCALE INTERNAlS will held June 11 12 13 Spokane unfortu nate situation schedules two fine events same weekend event Spokane US Scale Masters Champion ship rounds information get touch Dick Carson Bruce Nelson E 807 Vicksburg Spokane WA 99208 Things happening District XI Northwest Drizzle Circuit finale set Mahlon Sweet Airport Eugene OR April 18 CL alive well Northwest May 29-30 Northwest Regional CL Championships will held Eugene OR Contact Mike Hazel 1040 Windemere Dr NW Salem OR 97304 contest will contain classes UC contest flying cant compete go watch wire-fliers thing ZiIlah Fun Fly has set May 15-16 dont have info write Valley Aero Modelers 1111 Fruitvale Yakima WA 98902 will certainly fill what promises another great get-together contest According Ralph Cooney Q-500 championship race will first Sunday May Boeing Hawks field Kent WA Formula 1 will start April races Kent Boise Calgary Boundary Bay same weekend Ralph also said may Q-500 racingat Albany OR spring summer As soon get contest list will little definite about dates As written Indoor meet Hills boro full swing Unfortunately annual Indoor get-togethers sponsored Barnstorm ers RC Club have victim increased use gym larger groups Perhaps next year can find de pendable site works Zillah site two Pattern conteststhe first April second August September writing exact dates known Dave Mullens Editor Skywriter newsletter Seattle Skyraiders have contest tentatively scheduled May 1 Boeing Kent site Stunt Fast Rat seem events Also Washington State Control Line Championship Contest will held weekend following Labor Day Contact Dave location Idaho Expo scheduled first weekend May will held Twin Falls what Ive heard has first class show promises continue to go see should District XI meeting during Expo will probably take place Saturday pm Al Culver Idaho AVP will probably run iL want something printed just re member lag time write it appears print Bye now HAPPY FLYING May 198289 JUNIOR DAUMA TAKES OFF Two issues ago stated about time launched serious effort direct assistance Juniors beginners ages encourage newcomers hobby/sport/art last issue forma tion association effect direct assistance announced BAMA BEGINNING AERO MODELERS ASSOCIA TION has spread its wings taken off climbing PURPOSE OF BAMA aims once again 1 find out become recognized group 2 give central theme bit backbone already assisting individual ways offer some overall guidance new assisting beginners 3 source information having want instruct groups send questions members answer immediate aims sophis ticated plans will developed progress Since Associaiton independent has no funds Academy Model Aeronautics grants industry civic groups quite necessary cover costs time primarily postage printing membership fees An annual membership costs $10 covers receipt 10 issues BAMAs newsletter Star Skippers over 12 month longer period RESPONSE HAS BEEN GOOD Quite batch letters has received response seven questions asked March 82 issue addition mailed out form letter discussing BAMA its aims several modelers across country already actively assisting beginners received back interesting letters along membership checks off good start want join us Please send membership checks BAMA care Ed Whitten above address RAY ROBERTS BERKELEY HALL SCHOOL PROGRAM Ive correspondence Ray off good years Early taught model airplane class Berkely short term elective program Model Aeronautics now its second full year part schools regular curriculum grades four through six co-educationally Berkeley Hall possibly school country schedule such classes Ray naturally has found exhilarating experience plan keep record experiences third year fourth grade students have finished sixth grade will able develop course study lesson plans etc Ray hopes will encourage other school administrators indoctrinate model aeronautics present curricula basic objectives pro gram develop curriculum will 1 Maintain attention span 9 12 year olds 2 Accommodate levels apparent normal mechanical dexterity 3 system progression will take nine year old noiice bring him up level ma turity subject field 4 Keep loss materials factor down workable mini mum 5 Develop appreciation follow ing directions photographs included just tiny elimose going Kecently 1-eoruary Mn Ivir ISOOC[LS conducted workshop Southern Re gional Meeting California Association Independent Schools About 25 30 school administrators attended class en titled Flying High Model Aeronautics Other workshops such titles Teaching Art History Secondary Level Microcomputers Secondary School What does mean means model aeronautics subject belongs ED WHITTEN f 0 Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 can schools Write directly Ray Roberts wish learn about program address Berkely Hall School 1600 Mulholland Drive Los Angeles CA 90049 ONE ANSWER OF MANY March issue seven ques tions What wrong current style models contests events con tests themselves Grant Carson Newport RI comments Free Flight First states Grant events rules Juniors same others ac tually little need multitude events complex rules Juniors Con sider Coupe dHiver rules Some Juniors cant compute areas dont have scale weigh out 10 grams rubber couldnt get 70 gram model 10 grams rubber fly anyway Grant suggests drastic re duction number events complexity rules Juniors As ex ample asks us consider following Rubber Eventup three flights allowed Longest flight counts No restrictions weight areas minimum flight times other events same Power allowing engine run displacement Tow Line Glider allowing length tow line Flying Scale power judging Mooney rules smaller contests Mr Carson feels events could combined Ye editor also thinks unlimited number official flights warranted too Second Grant goes age difference within Junior ranks makes big difference ability compete nine year old simply cannot compete same basis 13 year old suggests handicapping based age ple 10 seconds added best flight year younger oldest Junior Again ye editor ll surprised what difference good tutoring makes regardless age Third Juniors thrive recognition getting model fly deserves recogni tion Junior gets model fly contest deserves some reward simple medal ribbon such recreation directors use Ye editor time EVERY entrant down very last tempt should get name listed official results thanks Grant lots good ideas ** ** BEGINNING AERO MODELERS AS SOCIATION needs both financial help assistance answering questions Now time join See again next month 90 Model Aviation FLIGHT
Edition: Model Aviation - 1982/05
Page Numbers: 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90
r Synopsis --1/30/82 Executive Council Meeting following summarizes actions winter AMA Executive Council meeting Dallas TX copy official minutes may obtained upon request AMA Headquarters available approximately May 15 minutes will become official after Council review next Council meeting April should noted unless indicated otherwise President either abstained voting voted yes unanimous situations some Council member votes shown particular item member present time voting Note also items necessarily chronological order acted upon following Council members present John Grigg President Jim McNeill Secretary/Treasurer John Worth Executive Director Ed Izzo District 1 Vice-President John Byrne VP-2 Dave Brown VP-3 Chuck Foreman VP-4 Bill Mathews VP-5 Jim Sears VP-6 Hardy Brodersen VP-7 Ted White VP-8 Travis McGinnis VP-9 Jim Scarborough VP-i 0 Ed McCollough VP-i 1 Also attending following Associate Vice-Presidents Don Krafft District 1 Ed Perez Larry Sartor District 8 Guests attending Bev Wisniewski Mr Mrs Jay Gerber Mr Mrs M Hester Lee Renaud Scott Kalmus Dick Sonheim Ed Turner Homer Smith 1 VP Replacement President noted Horrace Cain former Vice-President AMA District 6 resigned January 22 accordance Bylaws effect time Associate Vice-President Jim Sears Burgin KY automatically named District 6 VP based previous Executive Council decision 2 Bylaws President also noted Bylaws changes previously submitted AMA Leader members con sideration officially approved effec tive January 25 3 Runoff Election announced Jim McNeill won over Horrace Cain almost 2 1 margin therefore new Executive Vice-President chief financial officer AMA accordance Bylaws changes established new title place former Secretary/Treasurer position 4 November Minutes Following some dis cussion clarify previous meeting min utes effect deletion 40 lb model weight limit correct via modi fication AMA Safety Code meet ing minutes approved unanimously three abstentions Districts 5 6 8 5 Reports heard following Executive Vice- President financial Jim McNeill Contest Coordination J Byrne Nats Procedures C Foreman Scholarships H Brodersen Nats Executive Committee H Smith Frequency Committee J Worth Building Fund V Mankowski 6 Film Projects AMA film producer Jay Gerber reported 1981 film com pleted Control Line 1982 film Free Flight underway President Grigg noted need increase film produc tion portion budget unchanged $10000 since 1971 motion increase budget $1 5000 ap proved unanimously District 8 abstained President directed unused portion annual budget carried over year used same purpose also noted J Byrne Councils monitor film projects appointed Byrne Chairman Dave Brown Jim Sears a new committee make recommendations regarding future film projects also noted new film concern ing 1980 Indoor World Championships purchased copies now available through AMA film Library service 7 Nomination Procedures Following brief report C Foreman subject deferred Standing Rules position meeting agenda 8 HQ Review motion made have Council committee visit HQ twice 82 interview employees during day visit An amendment require com mittee work through appropriate manage ment levels defeated 5 5 for2 3 5 7 10 6 agaiiist1 4 6 9 11 3 abstained 8 ED EVP basic motion re jected 1 1 2 against except 4 Note Discussion indicated previous review HQ operations involved series documents known Filley reports culminated evaluation Council committee request Foreman have reports circulated current Council approved President withdrawn after meeting Foreman concurrence President continued page 80 AMA Scholarship Winners-- 1981 Scholarship Committee has nounced names 1981 winners AMA scholarships Fifteen names sub mitted consideration Committee selected six people receive awards follows Peter Bauer$1000 Mitchell Robbins$1000 Dale Doty$750 Cliff Telford $500 William Brown$500 Barry Zeigenfuse$500 Grand Total awards 1981 $4250 twice dollar amount awarded 1980 increase line desire Executive Council provide meaningful assistance young modelers start college careers days high costs caused inflation Members Scholarship Committee Bob Stalick Chairman Albany OR Cliff Telford Bethesda MD Bob Underwood St Louis Betty Stream Long Beach CA John Worth Fairfax VA Nominations Academy Scholarship open mem ber meeting requirements should submitted appropriate forms available Joyce Hager AMA Head quarters As point interest year would like state Cliff Telford dis qualified himself voting considering submission Cliff Telford Jr Scholarship Committee recommends names Executive Council final approval rests board Peter Bauer Norridge IL receives $1000 help him tuition Illinois Institute Technology Chicago IL Peter mechanical engineering student has involved model aviation since seven years old recent Nats competition 1981 took first place Sport Scale Senior first place Precision Scale Senior Pre viously Peter has won awards Nats 1980 1979 1978 1977 having entered very first Nats 1971 ripe old age eight member Aero Angels Flying Club Chicago voted out standing member group 1980 Peter attended Loyola Academy Wilmette IL 1977 1981 graduation ranked number three out class 450 having grade average 96 extra curricu lar activities found time manage School Band three years named National Honor Society placed 14th competition sponsored Chicago Amencontinued next page May 198275 AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Secretary-Treasurer Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL 815 Fifteenth Street NW AERONAUTICSJ Washington DC 20005 Mitchell Mitch Robbins member Skymasters RC Club Rochester Ml has enjoyed aviation forms long time has successful models fields Pattern Pylon Scale contests addition Mitch holds private pilots license plans complete strumentation course progress com mercial certificate within few years enrolled University Michigan Ann Arbor Ml aerospace engineering student hopes becoming professional pilot after graduation model photo above one-sixth scale repreduction fathers 1948 Ryan Navion entirely scratch built over period three years fully detailed panel lines rivets equipped flaps sequenced retracts Mitch drew own plans remarkable project Attending Athens High School Troy Ml 1976 1980 graduated top 6% class grade point average 38 Named National Honor Society also won Physics Department Achieve ment Award class 1980 Dale Doty receives $750 towards ex penses Parks College Cahokia IL As Aerospace Engineering student Dale looking skies future life very active modeler several years belonged Hawaii Radio Control Club entered contests won several trophies last three years has completed 10 RC models six scratch built has designed own planes high school Dale named National Honor Soci ety still found time part music sports scenes playing softball being member percussion group worked Love Youth Choir Kailua High School Dale placed 18th class 418 grade point average 367 hopes special interest computer programming will great help him aerospace field Clifford Telford pictured below en rolled Georgia Tech will study electrical engineering very active student Walt Whitman High School Bethesda MD Cliff Year Book Photographer 1979 through 1981 won top prize school getting highest score MAA National Math Test found time take flying instruction will soon have pri vate license worked National Park Service three years part Adven ture Theatre Group also worked parttime audio technician professional band summer 1981 worked RS Systems built radio controlled models sale US Army As mem ber Prince Georges County RC Club has worker contests flown Pylon racers amassed long list contest successes crowned being youngest flier top 20 1980 Nats young man drive ambition model flier years Cliff will well Georgia Tech Another $500 award winner William Brown Appleton WI enrolled Uni versity Wisconsin Madison will study engineering Graduated Kimberly High School 1981 named member National Honor Society William established final grade point average 40 cant much better that! Active church photographer own darkroom musician school pep jazz band member brass choir placed first statewide competition William still found time long Valley Aero Modelers has active flier has entered several contests liking Radro Control also extends boats cars love outdoors expresses itself hunting fish ing archery mutual enjoyment model aviation has enabled Bill below father spend much spare time together basement also club meetings contests just plain old fun fivine check $500 has sent Penn State Barry Zeigenf use above help him along road electrical engineer ing degree Barry graduated Exeter Township Senior High School 1980 357 grade point average high school active wrestling member varsity team received award American Biological Institute academ ic excellence received another award Whos Among American High School students academic achievement served prom committee still found continued page 78 76 Model Aviation can Uflemical Society won letter Mathe matics outstanding participation over period four years Match Contest Team also demonstrated love music being part Academy Jazz Band Wind Ensemble Marching Band Sym phonic Band between times Peter Intramural Sports Captain Prssidsnts Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger Drive Lockport NY 14094 ELECTIONS ARE OVER long last have completed elec tions officers 1982-83 whatever terms end Jim McNeill returned office Secretary Treasurer now known Executive VicePresident primary duties chief finan cial officer AMA Unless future genera tions see fit revert majority vote count system have also seen last runoff election since newly revised Bylaws provide election plurality vote means whoever gets votes voted candidates will declared winner UNHAPPY/HAPPY NOTE want world know am sad about resignation Horrace Cain VP District VI Although Horrace obnoxious points view some absolutely loaded ideas better ment Academy Horrace loss Executive Council will felt trust will continue proffering good ideas happy side now have earlier Executive Council action Jim Sears represent ing District VI VP Having now sat through very long Council meeting Jim can assure District VI members will con tinue well represented Jim Horrace BYLAWS REVISIONS have just completed rather massive Bylaws revision already looking possibility few changes Noth ing massive just completed signifi cant enough warrant detailed study consider healthy situation people can look objectively open-mindedly improving rules operate Such situation present Executive Council Leader Members voted Bylaws questions just completed BAMA concerted effort aimed beginner aeromodeling being spearheaded Junior Flight Editor Ed Whitten Read column issue have desire help see fine hobby continue grow have desire give others thrill pleasure have gained hobby join Eds efforts subscription newsletter promise support people have written subject Ed trying put together coordinated pack age However cant alone needs support morally financially physi cally Wont lend hand WHITE WINGS Pushing commercial product thing AMA President ought column however stumbled across kit 15 paper airplanes interest suf ficiently piqued look further What found outstanding 15 designs included simple looking box can termed cute kids toys until look further made realize capable minute flights Still nothing warrant including column picked up instruction booklet included kit OUTSTANDING starts simple introduction description required tools materi alsscissors cutter ruler tweezers glue simple description airplane parts Inter esting Pages 6 through 8 teach cut out parts glue together very detailed manner Page 9 starts discussion finishing touches such surface alignment forming airfoil balancing getting prepared TEST flights Test flight flight instruction detailed shown adjust best flight WHY launch glider what happens certain adjustments what to correct bad conditions Page 20 teaches basics about lift thermals best find Page 22 shows ways store transport glider foregoing will certainly help beginner arrive page 23 INTRODUCTION TO PAPER PLANE DE SIGNS Basic aerodynamics made easy No easyunderstandable Pages 23 through 35 carry sufficient technical design informa tion warrant cost kit throw away paper airplanes dont fun want help kids learn adults too get kits AMA may soon stocking use clubs demonstration teams exhibit schools 4-H groups Scouts cant wait drop line Two Worlds International 500 Laurelwood Road Suite 9Santa Clara CA 95050 ITS ELECTRIFYINGLY QUIET Noise has probably caused demise flying fields other reason other reasons put together Mufflers helping ongoing development will cer tainly improve situation time Soaring enthusiasts have generally avoided lostfield syndrome setting up winch lines high-starts nuisance Several years ago electric power came forth possible noise cure evolved power low batteries heavy short-lived overall results fit toy line performing model aircraft During intervening years electrics used cars boats demands forced giant strides evolution process Folks time try electric again briefly attended electric contest California January can say electrics Gear boxes folding props powerful motors engines lighter batter ies add up performance Did notice words impressed Hauling out cloudy crystal ball will predict massive growth electric power during next five years flourishing contests JANUARY82 EXECUTIVE COUNCIL Lots fine discussion many items several interesting actions taken meeting started 9 am didnt complete until 1215 am night another endurance session aimed better ment Academy support its membership Some highlights follow have supporting teams FAI World Championship meets years have never fully supported reigning World Champ unless again tried out team successful gaining place team NOW WE DO Official nomination procedures 1982 approved now allow maximum three persons ballot office course plurality vote will elect write-ins will permitted past established technical committee noise Ed Izzo District VP Chairman has $5000 budget select own members committee aspects modeling committee attempt founding standards criteria con sidering differing problems area modeling have opinions matter want volunteer service committee can lend technical expertise write Ed address officer columns Bylaws provide Executive Council can establish define pri mary rest groups purposes compe tition presently have CL FF RC Scale action Executive Council door created fifth primary group basis different Outdoor Free Flight course means fifth contest board will come existence ever allow time comments inter ested parties have placed moratorium implementation action until close Spring Executive Council meeting May 198277 5JCfinyrouaCjJ6fivgrogress Executive VpPS Report Jim McNeiII Executive Vice-Prbsident 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 thousands modelers took time trouble write name ballot last November election stayed loyal January runoff humble thanks can express gratitude best way might say single member will best serve term dedication thanks also newsletter editors put plug newsletters Fred Komlosy Miami Drew Allen California editors between sincere appreciation know REALLY runs AMA Its home office employees Executive Director Its elected Coun cil fine President Its YOU members have final say run joint dont believe Want some proof Members decide will represent also set policies Remember last month talking about Bill Sievert Secretary Santa Clara CA Pioneer RC Club problems AMA renewals Okay Bill started screaming about AMA vouchers pointed out mailed back members lieu checks over-payments no indication might exchanged check cash AMA So changed John Worth reviewed policy Texas Council meeting other day reengineered credit VOUCHERS members convenience Thanks Bill Sievert best suggestions far year 1982 now plainly states voucher can mail back check option Members run Academy have es sentially closed organization 82000 model airplane enthusiasts run Contest Directors dont forget write district VP andexpress views new theory being explored auto matically expire ALL CD licenses periodically require written test reinstate ment Im opposed itwhat think month have important guest editorial Dr TR Passen Jasonville IN partial Control Line Dear urn / got issue MA today ss what Yepl NO COMBAT pages RC 4 pages CL article CL Ripe whats worse Bipe England Whats wrong American Bipes H dont get enoogh staff CL pub lished now ONE page Combat other month well thats too bad uess its what can expect RC-A MA egual representation RC promotion. ne complains get same old tired story AMA whining about sending CL team Sweden some place H its money anyhow 500 Combat dues times $30 eguals $30000 should pay trip Poland What suggest Has absolute power corrupted hired help beloved AMA Washington CL Combat getting shaft know know i Id willing bet AMA knows it. Sincerely Dr Passen Thank guest editorial Doc tor Im going get flap somebody likes Combat business nerve might question good Doctors arithmetic Im cowardly wont Anyway THANKS opinion Dr Passen way member MACA national organization per forms unusually fine job representing Combat fliers country American Combat CL teams good world international competition Shown above Mr Ronnie Kolter Birmingham RC Association fine RC flying Scale Mustang performs very well Free Flighters Control Line fliers drop out modeling few years come back via Radio Control knowledge skills usually far sharper average newcomer Meet Joe Harden used fly both FF CL now two years has practiced RC flying shown Quick-Fly powered blue-head ST-60 Joe quickly built necessary wooden jigs saddles hold models top flier enjoys hobby See next month. Scholarships continued page 76 time handle part-time jobs ranged mushroom factory worker gas station attendant electrical draftsman Since ar riving Penn State Barry maintaining 357 average made Deans list first term active member stitute Electrical Electronic Engineers relaxation plays racquetball Colonial Hills Club also follows model aviation hobby long list contest wins going back several years Barry took second place 1980 Nats OHL Glider Senior An bigger achievement new record set AA Gas Senior Class Category Ill five straight maxes score total 600244 points ahead second place finisher Presently Barry working part-time Pollack Research Design Chief Electrical Draftsman 78 Model Aviation Action uecember 11 I-Al meeting raris snows AMA rresiaent lana us voting aele gate left listening AMAer Ron Chidgey standing Chairman International Aero batic Subcommittee makes point Chidgeys left shown Chris Olsen United Kingdom John Worth Secretary overall aeromodeling committee FAI record breaking total 82 aeromodeling representatives over world attended annual meeting Executive Directors View treE John Worth AMA Executive Director 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 An Annual Report 1981 biggest membership year ever total 82642 members com pared 76397 1980 trend has continued 1982 over 63000 al ready recorded end February number chartered clubs also creased 1981 1511 compared 1432 1980 number sanctions issued AMA Headquarters 1981 1653 compared 1687 1980 Among 1981 sanctioned events 801 Class meets 44 Class B 375 AA 53 AAA two AAAA Free Flight Control Line also 25 Record Trials 36 FAI Team Selection Meets 24 Soaring Sanctions Among meets 30 Indoor 154 Control Line 201 Free Flight 873 Radio Control Twenty-four team members selected 1981 World Championships 1982 plus team managers three Speed three Aero batics six Team Race three Combat team members selected Control Line event Sweden plus three Indoor team members event Romania plus three Precision Scale three Sport Scale RC event Reno NV plus three Precision Scale team members Control Line event Russia 1981 World Championships USA RC Aerobatics team took first place Mexi co RC Soaring USA team won second AMAer Dwight Holley became World Champion Also 1981 Free Flight teams Nordic Glider Wakefield Rubber FAI Power competed Spain 1981 RC Soaring World Championships held Sacramento CA first time event held USA event hosted 12 countries 34 competitors 1981 Nationals held first time Seguin TX Despite excellent site relatively low entry less 1000 contestants still enough largest model meet world 1981 first year Indoor portion Nats held elsewhere West Baden IN successful well attend ed event AMA Contest Boards extremely busy 1981 voting 207 proposals rule changes six general 59 RC 75 Scale 38 CL 29 FF approving 139 Initial vote three General 48 RC 26 CL 41 Scale 21 FF also 129 established 1981 30 Free Flight 32 Indoor 61 RC Soaring 6 Control Line Eighteen World Record sanctions issued US modelers 1981 AMA HQ processed paperwork required contest board proposals national world records Definite progress made AMA RC Frequency Committee 1981 follow up action 1978 petition submitted FCC Committee members met FCC officials 1981 submitted supplementary data received positive indica tions 50 new RC frequencies may granted 1982 AMA Headquarters film library extremely busy 597 films circulated clubs others during 1981 new film produced added library Plane Place Perfect Day special film help obtain flying sites AMA participated HQ representation six major model industry trade shows 1981 IMS CA WRAMS NY Toledo OH Dallas TX MACS CA Chicago Expo IL also annual Hobby dustry Association HIA trade show Dallas TX addition AMA participated several non-modeling shows PR purposes Na tional Congress Aerospace Education San Antonio TX American Society Aerospace Education Seattle WA National Recreation Parks Association Minneapo lis MN Experimental Aircraft Association Fly-In Oshkosh WI 27 AMA Air Show Teams 1981 teams put 300 flying and/or mall shows 1981 AMA Executive Council met four times 1981Atlanta GA January Arlington VA April San Antonio TX August Arlington VA November 1981 first year some new officers Executive Council position President John GriggLockport NY former ly VP Council VP District II John ByrneBayside NY served Council previously VP VIII Ted White Bedford TX As AMA Executive Director acting further interests AMA other orga nizations served 1981 official board member pay following National Aeronautic Association Federation Aeronautique Internationale American Socie ty Aerospace Education National Association Rocketry behalf AMA participated aviation aeromodel ing events traveling total 106 days ever 20 years AMA service Meanwhile new Assistant Executive Direc tor Vince Mankowski available oversee HQ office road major undertaking Academy 1981 raise funds AMA Headquarters building built 1982 land pur chased December 10 1 980 Pins patches plaques promotional stickers pro duced advertise building fund Industry support very good end Decem ber building fund collected over $50000 donations pledges antici pated will new quarters end 82 AMA DC Frequency Committee Test Team Gets Together Walt Good W3NPS Dick Jansson WD4FAB compare notes flight test equipment used evaluating AMA 900 MHz RC trials Walt will using ASW1 7 Sailplane model Dick will using RC design called Royal Rudderbug Both models will initially use 53 MHz control 900 MHz gear carried passenger evaluate characteristics Flying Sites It always interesting read comments people have done thing would like kind like refer ring road map check out route want follow least know what final destination going Well would like share some observations made variety AMA chartered clubs Billings MT think educa tional program may prove biggest thing can younger modelers also use opportunity discuss model ing civic officials speak before groups spread hobby/modeling information through press TV radio Nashville TN keep local interest alive keep club growing active emphasize benefits modeling offers youth tell world what doing Lexington KY use DMI ap proachdemonstrated modeling interest results have large club membership willingness work cause ade quate publicity big factor getting flying sites AMA insurance Detroit Ml Control Line site result determination work patiently city fathers appreciate respect group drive purpose ideas - long dont force ideas May 198279 Effective communication twoway street AMAs non-paid volun teer officers doing utmost make AMA kind organiza tion members wish thoughts contained pages month yours arent apt known unless writeto AMA vice-president district representative associate vice-president area Complete communications linkwrite too often also participate programs Recreation Department promote model building young people Phoenix AZ City sponsored series Get Know City ap peared before pose question can kids fly model airplanes Persistence got Recreation Department involved advisory group formed group worked out sites could used hours could used engine size recommendations new site approved letter sent neighbors giving details hobby defined program listed names Advisory Committee invited come watch flying activities Tulsa OK kept losing fields development decided locate piece property could rent lucky enough find 80 acre field farmer would rent crop price problem finance improvements wanted Control Line circles takeoff strips used what treasury money andthen ran contests raise rest could improve site stages owe lot equipment manufacturers donate prizes concession people give us per centage hard work mem bers New Orleans LA owe site careful campaign hours personal contact work hours letter writing could get anywhere Parks Board worked mayor prominent citizens board commissioners AMA site insurance key item acceptance project club furnished site materials Parks Board agreed perform labor backing promi nent businessmen mayor site became reality have training program new fliers invite spectators participate Manitowoc WI owe site cooperation City Recreation Depart ment Jaycees Optimist Club support got groups presented case simply great explained needs careful pressure anyone permanent location has strengthened club people have worked fly ing site committees found flying site above comments must have ring truth clubs looking field can say situation individual approach can best determined local club No magic answers just concentration analysis determination point want make state ments listed above current news fact recent news Actually date back 1962-63but com ments applicable today AMA library wedug up series articles appeared American Modeler topic what clubs doing get keep flying sites early 1960s felt relative newcomers hobby/sport might enjoy learning some things have remained constant AMA stands ready assist manner materials will help pre pare good presentation site authori ty Let us know problem give us chance work along Thanks Geoff Styles No Competition Newsletter An unprecedented situation has resulted Competition Newsletter being mailed separately month Extra pages CN due inclusion complete Con test Calendar ever plus advertising pages magazine ever before caused emergency situation printer could accommodate extra pages split mailing decided upon rather deleting pages information articles same situation may also prevail next month meantime another printer being sought greater capacity Synopsis continued page 75 9 World Champion Support Grigg re quested financial support AMA 1980 CL Precision Aerobatics world champion same extent AMA team members 1982 world championships Sweden unani mously approved except financial aid champion attend usual team prac tice session excluded because would team member 10 Barrera Museum Worth reported Russ Barrera museum collection successfully packed stored during January eventual delivery new HQ building 1983 within budget previously ap proved President noted need museum committee directed subject museum acquisition policy curators duties placed Spring Coun cil meeting agenda 11 Magazine Subscriptions Pros cons discussed concerning possibility 12 months magazine service members vs current policy subscription expiration end membership term No action taken following general agreement magazine benefit membership rather subscription reduced rates available partial year member ship provided member renews end first year 12 Surplus Trophies agreed list should sent HQ VPs AVPs February concerning availability excess Nats trophies AVPs work through VPs concerning desired district 13 Nats RadiaL Foreman requested guid ance concerning whether retain sell old model walkie-talkies used Nats operations Based Council agreement policy keep Nats intact location whenever possible also used US hosted world championships President directed HQ keep radios budget maintenance pro portion relative use Nats WC events 14 Special Member Problems Following discussion previous Council action agreed basic decision concerning membership renewal would continued Concerning another problem involving con fusion over late year membership rates agreed member concerned would accepted previous rate 15 CD Term Limitation Other noting some people feel Contest Directorrating retention should based continuing active service no action taken 16 HO PR Proposal Following discussion Executive Directors report Presi dent directed implementation proceed budget organizational structure sent Council least two weeks advance next Council meeting 17 HO FCC Coordinator Discussion noted various suggestions addition staff member coordinate RC frequency matters no specific action taken President requested however current head new RC manufacturers associa tion copied except committee communications designated chairman AMA Frequency Committee 18 Safety Committee review status committee showed since intended chairman declined accept appointment no replacement offered President asked recom mendations new chairman made time next Council meeting including inputs rest committee 19 Film/Equipment List As requested last Council meeting Worth presented list motion picture film equipment owned AMA custody AMAs film producer Copies distributed Council members 20 VP Films President directed future copies AMA films provided VPs upon Council action should include appropriate addition film library budget cover cost such extra copies However VPs given priority borrowing copies HQ film library necessary no rental charge 21 Fund Raising Policies Procedures Executive VP McNeill asked re port next Council meeting concerning future projects also concerning HQ interest bearing investments 22 Special Dues Rates Following discus sion problems concerning handi capped disabled fixed incomes no action taken because difficulty defining administering categories previous committee consideration special memberships no recommendations noted member Cain no longer Council Grigg appoint ed Sears 6 Mathews 5 continue committee effort 23 Special Interest Groups Noting committee lost member Smith since election Grigg appointed McCollough 11 place Brown 3 reported committee questionnaire should used annual submission special interest groups order continue recog nition AMA also advised group qualified under previous criteria need make in-person presentation obtain recognition group rejected committee could appeal Council Also in-person presenta tion opportunity should provided group prior discontinuance recognition also noted review committee should composed Council members officers group being consid ered Brown noted would present specific proposal approval spring Council meeting Further discussion concerning rights privileges special interest gorups de ferred until next meeting 24 Industry Presentation Lee Renaud invited President address Council concerning RC industry views AMA activities advised RC equip 80 Model Aviation ment manufacturers association formed would operate within HIA organizational structure noted new group enjoyed very successful meeting three weeks earlier California AMA Frequency Committee members AMA Executive Director repre sented meeting industry partici pants supported AMAs proposal FCC RC frequencies applauded Frequency Committees effort Renaud also asked AMA help policing use new frequencies recommended addition HQ staff technically competent person coordinate efforts involving new frequency matters also noted individual opinion AMA should have discount adver tising its magazine although acknowl edged modelers apparently agree 25 FAI Delegate Grigg described need permanent US voting delegate international aeromodeling committee ClAM term least three years pref erably five regardless changes pres idency Discussion indicated need Bylaws change transfer authority appointment President Coun cil motion effect approved 10 2 favor except District 10 VP Executive VP Meanwhile Grigg noted George Buso NY would delegate during presidency 26 RC Contest Boards After noting Bylaws change would necessary permit establishment separate contest boards RC Aerobatics Pylon Soaring etc motion recommend Bylaws Com mittee draft such change did pass 5 for2 3 10 ii EVP 5 againsti 5 9 ED PR 3 abstained4 6 7 Note- order make change would have neces sary define RC activity primary category modeling 27 Indoor Contest Board After discus sion indicated Indoor should recognized primary category its own contest board motion accomplish within 60 days approved unanimously 28 Legal Assistance proposal AMAs legal counsel develop litigation package approximately $4000 means RC clubs counter deliberate interference efforts approved President after noting cost would come AMA Frequency Committees already approved budget com mittee chairman recommended ex penditure 29 FCC Licenses No action taken following discussion concerning whether AMA should accept responsibility issu ance RC licenses given authority FCC noted HQ could necessary 30 Recording Equipment possibility Council members being provided re cording dictating equipment interaction HQ discussed no action taken 31 Associate Members new type membership proposed discussion consideration deferred until next meeting 32 SAM Championships designation AAAA 1982 annual meet Society Antique Modelers approved unanimously 33 Sargent Petitions Grigg appointed committee Brown chairman Izzo Broder sen make specific recommendations next Council meeting regarding several peti tions previously submitted Bob Sargent District 3 34 Standing Rules Nominating Pro cedures portion supplement laws revised several detail changes approved 10 1 favor except District 7 against Districts 1 6 abstained Note revised procedures will apply 1982 election will pub lished elsewhere next months issue AMA News 35 Nats Briefing Homer Smith Chair man Nats Executive Committee advised Council final decisions concerning 82 Nats event locations would made next day options severely limited asked understanding appre ciation supportive acceptance whatever decisions resulted 36 FF Site Selection Following extensive discussion explanations difficulties involved finals site selection FF team programs Grigg requested Foreman 4 provide written report subject Presidential consideration next pro gram 37 Muffler/Noise Levels Discussion indi cated general agreement AMA should doing something specific minimize effects noise problems flying sites motion establish technical committee noise $5000 budget Ed Izzo recruit committee members defer tasks approved 9 4 fori 2 3 7 9 10 ii ED EVP against4 5 6 8 38 Dues Moratorium motion re quire new Open member beginning 1983 pay registration fee $10 addiiton normal dues means avoid dues increases existing members failed vote 2 10 for2 ii against 13567 89 10 ED EVPabstianed4 39 Alcohol Ban motion disqualify anyone sanctioned competition ex hibition has alcoiholic beverages nar cotic agents flight line pit areas further possibility membership expul sion initially approved 7 6 fori 2 4 6 7 ii PR against3 58 10 ED EVP abstained9 Following further discussion concerning problems enforcement motion reconsider matter approved unanimously revote original motion failed 2 10 for2 11 against others except 6 abstained Therefore original action cancelled 40 McEntee Fund approved un animously amount has held escrow AMA years Howard McEntee Memorial Fund trans ferred Building Fund suitable plaque displayed new AMA HQ subject accpetance fund trustees W Good B Smith j Worth 41 FAI Nats directed Nats Executive Committee events included Nats after 1982 normally held world championships events Committee study subject make recommendations Council 42 Presidential Functions Discussion pro duced suggestion President ac cepted monitor HQ response directives Council insure such items carried out 43 Credit Vouchers Following discussion concerning nature extent l-IQ use credit vouchers agreed except less full year memberships vouchers should have statement indicating voucher may exchanged check also vouchers would colored paper make prominent less easily lost forgotten about 44 Beginners Group noted BAMA Beginning Aero Modelers Associa tion announced Ed Whitten Junior Flight column Model Aviation magazine individual effort part rather official AMA activity Council agreed unanimously effort should given Council vote confidence Whitten should asked keep Council informed advance BAMA plans progress 45 Dealer Licenses After discussion dicated agreement desirable have arrangement whereby hobby shops could sell AMA licenses President di rected HQ prepare proposal next meeting details such arrangement 46 Business Advisors Committee Worth reported four five committee candi dates selected still looking someone accountant back ground Committee choices currently include attorney small business manager large business executive financial manager 47 Awards Fellowship Superior Service Award approved announcements made after presen tations made 48 Next Meeting two day meeting approved Toledo April 1 2 Note following meeting mail revote change location dates Washing ton DC May 1 2 change approved tonnecticut 0 Maine S Massachusetts 0 New Hampshire Rhode Island ont DISTRICT REPORT Ed Izzo District Vice-President 483 Fiske St Holliston MA 01746 Amciate Vic-Pusidnts Robert C Brodeur 405 Main Street NashuaNH 03060 Don Krafft P0 Box 152873 Herituqe Ln. DssburyMA02332 Al Novotnik4 Beverly P1 Norwalk CT 06850 Don Raab 113 Pairview Ave Rutland VT 05701 would like give observations first Council meeting attended Dallas May 198281 FLYING NEAR AIRPORTS BE CAREFUL Free Flight Radio Control flying near airports situation might involve possibility models being vicinity full-scale aircraft operations must avoidedor conducted eliminate dangerous situations Models should flown proximity fuji-scale aircraft unless flier has someone else him sole purpose watching full-scale aircraft supervising flying prevent accident possibilities meeting conjunction Hobby Industry Association meeting will read details Council meeting another area magazine first im pression AMA good hands light things have hearing about over past couple years can con scientiously say Council made up representatives have earnest inter est Academy members heart enough probing questioning Council members insure right action taken programs Academy matters no way mean rubber stamp Coun cil Its conducted businesslike manner attempt achieve maximum accom plishments under one-day time period Although lot material discussed feel highlights action taken follows 1 Reorganizing Flying Site Aid Directors function incorporate public relations responsibility therefore giving proper help emphasis modeling clubs will given proper direction public relations acquiring keeping fly ing sites 2 The appropriation funds legal department will supply plan action docu mentation flying clubs encounter de liberate frequency interference outside sources 3 The awarding AAAA status SAM Championships held July 3rd 4th 5th District relationship discussion George Armstead turn invited attned Cham pionships awards dinner 4 The Council established Technical Noise Committee am pleased have chosen Chairman am putting together plans proposals soliciting aid endeavor am open suggestions help source along lines Appointments have reappointed George Higgins Control Line Contest Board mem ber District Club Activities contacted Ara Dedekian Wing Busters Model Club attend meeting CLAN Control Line Association New England held Manny Pimentals house George McGinnis member group stated Control Line alive active New England after sitting through meeting reviewing activity schedule year can verify fact club has scheduled Club 15 Goodyear April 4th air racing event April 18th held Whitman/ Hanson Regional High School would rec ommend Control Liners District attempt attend latter event Upcoming Events Cliff Piper informed Kennebec Valley Model Aviators will holding club rally Knights Co lumbus Hall Route 201 Augusta ME Sunday March 7th 9 am 4 pm Although column will appear too late reading attend would like comment have full day activi ties scheduled speakers John Grigg President AMA yours truly Clubs vicinity will exhibiting expect good meeting whereby activities displays will make very interesting day modelers informed Mike Hoeffler Central Massachusetts RC Modelers March 26th 27th will conduct exhibit Auburn Mall Auburn MA would like include column activities being conducted clubs necessary receive information well advance will released time cover activity As may know information column required approximately five weeks before publication also informed Fred Zealor Presi dent Cape Ann Model Club will having first dinnei- dance March 27th Kings Grant Inn Beverly MA addition have scheduled mall show North Shore Shopping Center Peabody MA April 22nd 24th Hamilton Tony Bole invited speaker South County Flying Circus meeting held March 15th Chariton MA Hope see modelers area meeting last itemin first column men tioned would like see brochure published insurance benefits Lo hold discovered Academy does have sample brochure entitled Facts About AMAs Insurance would suggest clubs obtain some distribute membership ** ** ** ** * * * ***** *** ** *** * DONT FLY CL MODELS NEAR POWER LINES New Jersey 0 New York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II JicePresident 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 Aaindeteradeea Pete 6anchni 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10706 Frank Oreech 9 Willow Ave. Piscataway NJ 08354 Honk Uk. 40 Cory Dr. Toms River NJ 06753 Adam Sattlee 50 Randi Rd. No A- Schenectady NY 12309 Waft Throne208 Windemere Rd Syrscrjse NY 13219 Second District Thoughts favorite district has another first its credit largest AMA chartered club membership-wise InterState Model Flying Club Bear Mountain NY less six months old al ready has 406 members going strong progress report having explained phenomenon earlier edition column Another major achievement report proudly fact District II has reached second place amount cash contri butions AMA Building Fund Keep up good work District Twoers Much credit due dedicated AVPs unre mitting promotional efforts George Buso Anyone has ever Rhinebeck NY WW Classic contests Mid-Hudson RC Club will recall beaming countenance combined ready friendly outstretched wel coming hand George Buso Hyde Park NY Back 1975 during first term VP appointed George member National RC Contest Board District II responsible post served distinction until chose step down put give someone else opportunity serve Now George Buso has ap pointed official voting delegate AMA FAI-CIAM convenes Europe cannot think better choice Con gratulations George BAMA This abbreviation Beginning Aero Modelers Association idea Ed Whitten outstanding District II AMA member noted Indoor flier Ed also conducts Junior Flight de partment magazine wherein will elaborate project Hence shall leave him merely record appreciation Ed has done continues youthful model ers seem eternally proud District II its super modelers Well AM hasten add however youth model ing has also well served Charles Hampson Grant District Frank Zaic District X formerly however District II Indoor Contest Board Having received considerable mail subject successful ly moved Executive Council Jan uary 30th Dallas TX meeting adopt resolution establishing first time separate distinct Contest Board deal exclusively Indoor competition sin cerely hope trust development will serve dissipate entirely dispel much discontent has manifest past shall identify Dis trict II board member next report Dues Increases Like death taxes probable some dues increases will always us am opposed principle plan scheduled period ic cycle dues upping last increase large measure necessitated need showing true AMA solvency favor acceptable credit rating vital financing Building Program re lating new home Reston VA move mandated skyrocketing rents have plaguing us Washington DC long run AMA membership will benefit financially two major respects 1 an escape increasingly heavy rental burden requiring frequent dues increases 2 investment highly valuable piece real estate substantial growth area Sixth CNYMAA Symposium Central New York Model Aircraft Association has done again Its symposium February 6th could desired year seminars recorded video tape task force local university cluding District II membership meeting chaired meeting shared TV lenses AMA Prexy John Grigg District VP Ed Izzo local AVP Walt Throne Fran Worth President CNYMAA intro duced us assemblage questions posed AMA members attendance hope answered satisfactorily answered panel ARCS banquet followed semi nars usual enjoyable experi ence featured special awards Much credit its success due AVP Walt Throne club President Larry Apps Dave Mathewson always George Marsh Fran Worth directed symposium year deserves particular congratulations tough job well done What Price Safety quote Item 2 list proposed field rules appearing February 1982 issue ERMAC Plane Crazy 82 Model Aviation News newsletter Edison Recrea tion Model Airplane Club Edison NJ follows 2 Positively no alcoholic beverages allowed also received letter president New York club complained personally behalf fellow club member regarding cover photo November 1 981 issue Model via tion taken Seguin TX Nats Scale event individual flight line shown holding what described can well-known brand beer get copy take look complaint registered critical PR stand point rather calling attention undesirability allowing possession beer other alcoholic beverages flight line AMA sanctioned contest Nats no less I-low feel about complaint basis Please drop line let us know As judged Pattern very Nats temperatures high 11 8 degrees can tell can cold beer would have sure tasted mighty good survived ice water soda however strict observance USPJA unwritten code judicial behavior establish purity rather preserve integrity face low scores time time obliged bestow Foggy Lens Department May 17 1981 Jersey Coast Sport Fliers held contest Thompson Park Jamesburg NJ shot made Bud Roane Mel Therien occunving udges chairs camera caught Dick Smith Rochester NY STARS Spangled Rally Olean NY July 25 1981 Dick District II Contest Coordinator RC Glider Pylon Racing lens caught Joseph Micalizzi AVP District V resident Fajardo PR visited Romano Garabello Memorial Meet PARCS Floyd Bennett Field NY GEAR UP AND LOCKED Ohio oyluania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Ausociat Vica-Preaidanta Joe Ciben 36980 Valley Forge Dr Solon OH 44139 Francis Fluliarty 504 211 St Vienna WV 26101 Corky Heitman SR 108 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St. Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Shalkey 217 Euclid Aw. Scottdale PA 15683 WANTED violin case condition presence instrument immaterial may need carry equipment next Council meeting last Council meeting beaut holes shot ideas came away feeling like pin cushion knew going days proposed separating RC contest boards Aerobatic Racing Soaring contest boards shot down due its being contrary Bylaws yet very next subject separate Indoor portion FF its own contest board passed unanimously could have made motion sun rise east next day would have defeated prob ably just well Council members unable fly home next day due bad weather Late Council meeting quietly licking wounds John Byrne Dis trict II VP got up made motion prohibit alcoholic beverages AMA sanc tioned contests first thought kiddingjust trying get final jab before adjourning realized serious nearly fell out chair amazement turned shock few minutes later vote taken passed vote ensuing discussion enforce legal ramifications defining flight line flight line FF contest What about Indoor meet etc comical best did result reconsideration matter vote defeated motion 10 2 hard time voting lo cation site next Council meeting ended up scheduled tor Toledo OH April 1 2 tow up air proposed changing Washington DC May 1 2 due problems midweek meeting Council members general confusion meet ing major trade show Once meeting adjourned few us decided stop bar drink before retiring arrival found bar closing perfect way end type day retrospect after reviewing notes plane way home since home find fact accomplished goals meeting least able lay groundwork few pet projects such making training films help newer members learn build fly etc firm belief such films will cornerstone around future growth modeling will built hate use reference ad mission running late again month does time go think last issue April 82 Model Aviation con tained some very interesting articles relative youth beginner programs particular article John Worths column page 77 column Travis McGinnis page 84 article entitled Flew Flew Soapbox section page 93 very interesting referred RC flight Juniors contrast letters iiJunior Flight column page 86 severe conflict thinking arises iiJunior Flight considers CL and FF starting point feel strongly attract Juniors model aviation must start focus much attention RC CL FF successful Sure expensive complicated difficult demanding todayis kids being brought up world computers color TV video recorders video games thrilled mystique flight amazement elec tricity marvel radio growing up operating equipment adults saw science fiction Buck Rogers kids must aim programs todays kids successful attracting todays kids model aviation programs successful kids working say should decrease way efforts areas obviously need programs among financially able handle RC inter est strictly areas believe larger group kids out would much quickly attracted model aviation through RC have financial capability start level After have priced Atari lately Carl Wheeley just called wondering column Id better get off horn mail thank goodness express mail Ill probably get lot flack about col umn thats way month has gone See ya Toledo May 198283 Personal Note John Franke Euuor Limerick Lines active member 1000 Islands RC Modelers has retired moving North Carolina District IIs LOSS District IVs GAIN best John Delaware District Columbia land h Carolina Virginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Aeaoaat Vie-Pegidansa Wayne Abernathy 9205 Carenclon 2 Upper Marlboro MO 20871 Bob Chausipine 206 Tipton Fld Newport News VA 23606 Howmd Crispin 611 Beechwood Charlottesville VA 22901 V Bill Helms 2000 Tyvola Road Charlotte NC 28210 Scorty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809 John Preston 7012 Elvira Court Falls Church VA 22042 Charles Spear 910 Holly Lane Mockuvilln NC 27028 last Executive Council meeting decided start Indoor Contest Board would like District IV Indoor fliers send names choices Dis trict IV Indoor Contest Board representative individual will represent District IVs Indoor flying interests desires will representative AMA district appointed group will named chairman think very good idea need recommendations soon possible / Editor Word has received President John Grigg has placed moratorium implementa tion Indoor Contest Board until after next Executive Council meeting last Council meeting asked Coun cil help promoting east coast site FAI Free Flight Team Selection finals As Free Flighters know team finals have held either out west California last three four times has caused lot east coast partici pants drop out program simply cause couldnt afford travel way California Well make long story short AMA Council did seem too interested except Hardy Brodersen Hardy has discussed problem FAI Site Selection Com mittee have said east coast can come up decent site 1984 will give serious consideration east coast FAI Team Selection finals Now its up start looking good site know will hard find good Taft doesnt have perfect does have reasonably decent have asked Bob Sifleet Joe Boyle push program find good site 1984 will can help Anyone else wants help please contact Bob Siflect Joe Boyle have two years get act together can try Also case dont know funds avail able help travel costs anyone qualified go team finals information funds contact Micheline Madison AMA Headquarters Also FAI participants District II Ill V would like join District IV help project 1984 east coast Team Selection finals please drop line Now time get nominations choice Vice-President Dis trict IV term 1983-85 Due new Bylaws change Vice-Presidents term will now run three years instead two nominations must hands AMA Headquarters no later middle July 1982 time clear whether will vote AMA President 1982 Council will extend current Presi dents term year get new three year program cycle started current President extended year will vote office 1983 present-time Executive Council voting implement program results may issue Model viation Whats Happening District IV Winston-Salem RC Club WSRC has nated $300 AMA Building Fund approximately 10% income clubs regular meetings decided club vote show support new AMA Headquarters Thanks WSRC largest donation club District IV far Radio Control League North Carolina clubs North Carolina should contact RCNC having membership drive also giving prizes club signs up new members RCNC First prize Kraft radio second prizeFalcon 56 third prizeelectric starter Greensboro Radio Aeromodelers May 23 Giant Scale Contest Grams trying raise money rebuild flyingsite date have raised $1375 still need about $1000 club members urged help First State RC Club thought might like know First State RC Club gets better participation club activities Point System point system has established executive committee encourage members participate club activities end year awards will given will include free 1983 club membership high point winner Points awarded follows Field maintenance chairman20 membersiS 5 per cutting Chairman executive committeeiS membersi 0 Annual fun fly chairmaniS CDiS committee membersi 0 Team chal lenge chairmaniS participantsS Special events chairmaniS participantsi 0 Other committee chairmeniC membersS structorsS per student i per session Fun fly participantsS per monthly event News letter editor publisherlO Attend ancei per meeting Tidewater Model Soaring Society Big event combining FF RC CL coming May TMSS will joining Brainbusters Free Flight Norfolk Aeromodelers Con trol Line Clubs what looks like really major contest will held i 5th i6th May Petersburg Municipal Airport Control Line portion will AAA contest spread over both days FF RC Soaring events will Sunday 16th Soaring will Unlimited Two-meter Scale class Sailplanes Western NC Radio Control Society wish extend congratulations Carter Pounder nomination RCNC modelers Hall Fame Steve Davis recipient annual Walter Speliman Sportsmanship Award Chesapeake Bay RC Club Red Brick Day April 3rd CBRC will sponsor great Red Brick Fly-In Ardens Field Starting time will 12 noon Rain date Sunday April 4th Northern Virginia RC Club January 17th coldest day 45 years didnt stop 10 members NVRC parti cipating clubs annual Sno-Fli contest Bob Chatman CD club meeting week prior event promised members would snow before day contest Snow did dont think Bob requested iO0F temperature recorded dawn noon sun brought air up i 00F toler able happen masochist See photo above case wondering engines difficult start such cold weather swer prime lighterfiuld Hang theregood flying weather coming4~ Alabama Florida tgia issippi to Bitt V Suulh tarelina essee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 35209 12051 879-5500 Aoaat VcPnadsss John Gorday 115 Bayberry Lane Jackson MS 29212 Richurd Jackson 108 Thornle Charleston Heights SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 922 Bunyan Deiray Beach FL 23444 Pillip McDowell 5621 Rolling Fork Dr. Nashville TN 37205 Joseph Micalizzi SR 0086B Boo 1532 Fuiardo PR 0064 Cd Moorman 70 Fifth St. Shalimur FL 32579 Hurry Sherom P0 Boa 4506 Birmioghom AL 35206 Tom Thacker 2390 Lawre,cevle Hwy L Decatur GA 20002 feature article Chattanooga NewsFree Press referred Radio Controlled model airplanes chance escape world flight article also quoted Earl Davis saying engineering career came out 84 Model Aviation nown anove wgtn some ot mneir mouwo 0 I us saus Un true members Northern Virginia RC Club Less ragni Bob Scott Tommy ocorn DOD Chatman Bill Cann Larry Parfitt NVRC President Bob Burnett Phil Coopy Bernie Steucker John Hunton Photo John Preston love model planes educa tional value building flying models can sometimes hard separate recre ational value Learning through modeling much fun educational aspect too often overlooked Frankly think need put some emphasis educa tional aspects modelingbut certainly exclusion its value chance escape world flight Tim McDow John Burgan Pal ri Beach Aeronauts got round applause club auction computerized rec ord auction transactions total amount transactions $2248 No wonder needed computer reason auction successful club got early start notifying nearby clubs Florida State Soaring Champion other 15 year old Chris Ruth Chris flies fathers design Prophet classes walks away trophies Now some pictures Tangerine Soar ing Championships Dan Langoasters Modified Franklin has 1O6 wingspan Model flying Puerto Rico must year round pleasure plan trip island plan take extra day two get clubs Better yet take family Puerto Rico Mini-Nats Building Delta Dart top right hood car Delis Miguel Amoralis Hildelisa Miguel Caro Miguel age 12 took first place Novice field 11 As contrast modeling Puerto Rico note sentence Pushrod Reel foot Aero Modelers Union City TN anyone interested ski-planes float-planes Radio Controlled ducks should happy weather time read however spring should have arrived Union City Illinois ana ucky 4 VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Aesociats vies-Presidents Loren HoIm 643 Hill 8rook Quincy iL 62301 William Kern taOs 12th St. Bedford IN 47421 Glenn Lee 819 Mandrake Batavia IL 60510 Bruce Maloney 1916 Keenland Pkwy Owenuboro KY 42301 Raymond Meyers P0 Box 243 Smithville MO 64089 Helen Olsen 820 Old Bonhomme Univertity City MO 63132 Bill Zimmer Box 72 Verna IL 61375 guess can see now pic ture top column has changed have AVP three years Ken tucky area Horrace felt time took over Vice-President District VI Well am writing first column Let say couple things about self since District VI dont know am RC Sport flier interests lie mainly Scale dont compete very often get friendly local contest once have enjoyed categories model aviation have chosen RC because felt could give rest areas justice due limitations time money still like watch dont recognize RC way go model aviation Thats enough about Lets get something interesting AVP made point correspond Kentucky clubs regular basis chose clubs state could within range wanted make visits also made possible allow set group clubs represent better clubs Because seemed work well Kentucky am making point setting up set clubs AVP district jobs will correspond clubs areas assigned hope will give clubs insight what going district course can happen AVPs jobs club getting correspond ence se let know After represent district Feel free correspond AVPs have questions concerns just news After know what going district would like hear people District VI am fairly new job really dont have good feel what goes district outside Kentucky Send newsletters enjoy reading Central Florida Miniature Aircraft So ciety reflection upswing Rubber Scale models Dean McGinnes driving Fnr-o holind rho Huh believe AMA can better job write let know ideas can get quite bit info have getting few new ones really thank clubs including mailing lists dont belong clubs just want write please Its hard write everyone district write return letter promptly can Enough politics such Lets take look some pictures have received since took office first picture above Bud Bodzioch taken Mississippi Valley Combat Cham pionships last year Bud says telling cameraman sucker other guy May 198285 Tilbuoy Flash trom Dean MeGinnes Nice Rubber Scale Scab vvinnurs irum L U n vave IIes lLnUl Stan Pfost 1st Dan Lanacaster 3rd tallest shortest Diaz wife Madeleine daughters Madeleine Geraldine beautiful P47 hitting ground think hes guy wouldnt want get CL Combat circle Bud District Vis Contest Co ordinator CL Picture two preceding page taken annual Frozen Finger Flying Festival put Chicago Aero Angels January 4 1982 looks snow ground Id bet froze fingers contest Pictured Horrace Cain Bob Oge Bobs son Jeff Combat boys tough third picture right taken same contest Chicago Its Dr Terry Passen holding 550-sq-in Shadow Combat ship didnt realize CL Combat fliers flew monsters too Dr Passen has written several letters since taking office avid supporter Combat district got picture him felt would nice gesture include column Besides hes holding neat plane gratitude goes Bud Bodzioch above pictures months column Id like see the rest future After column want make sure its full good stuff Pictures better politics time Well could ramble guess should stop until next month Its time head shop build new spring As Bud Bodzioch says THE SKY IS OURS Iowa C Michigan esota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen 0 nict VII Vice -Pry dent P II too 1104 Birmingham M 48t 12 Asaiseant Vice-President Tony Italiano 1655 Revere Dr Brookf mId WI 53006 Associate Vice-Presidents James Clark 4444 Woodview Dr NE Cedar Rapids IA 52401 joni E Lorbiecki 5847 N 67th St Milwaukee WI 53218 Robert 0 Lundberg 4928 Tioga Sn Duluth MN 55804 William Roheing 4494 Tanglewood Tr Sn Joseph MI 49085 Al Scidmore 5013 Dorsest Dr. Madman WI 53711 Ran Sears 132$ RosIn0 Pontiac MI 48054 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 So new VP Column idiom recall what happened last Council Meeting notice caps recall gawd almost voted out beer other spirits pits flight line begin ning Byrnes motion sounded OK drunks pits flight lineunacceptable Try voting yes because cant possibly pass youll look really righteous passed Now what admonitions Helen Olsen Ron Kopp ringing ears City rt parlia mentarian elbowing left proper motion made voted again Whew first having visit ing AVP deliver telling lecture began realize what youve just done Itll fun notice voting Dont too hard us though question fraught uble part relaxing Sundays flying marvelous thirst quenching taste first beer wait noon like Americas habits hospitality self-indulgence found usual proportions own company cant legislate human proclivities out flying activities must find way manage An unwritten task Contest Director clubs field regulations two clubs touch point rules recall Its time gave CD some muscle guidelines Safety Code seek advice counsel Such glowing report Spirit America Show Belding Ml last Labor Day weekend Ken Ames John Mary LaRock reports 4000 8000 spectators pictures couldnt pass up idea have air show Labor Day weekend did sponsored Belding Chamber Commerce Wolverine Skyhawks Rockford Ml September 5 6 7 1981 Belding MI What weekend turned out first annual Spirit America show Saturday morning September 5 Dennis Carrier walked out field quiet crossed-fingered hope-forsuccess attitude Little did know Inside both us bubbling emotion called anticipation day Fun Fly Pre-Show Events large number contestants around Michigan adjoining states surpris ing gallery about 400 Director Dennis saw thing went smoothly persons un familiar sport well informed Master Ceremonies thing couldnt controlled weather marginal three days threat rain Thankfully wind conditions favorable activities rain never materialized Fun Fly went well Ive seen 25 years hobby Fun events such Limbo Carrier Event Touch-n-Go Loop exciting watch especially Taxi contest full humor giant sized belly laugh awarded saw trophies handed out deserving contestants conclusion day out standing performance given Michi gan Acrobats first year AMA show team Im sure will among top teams country very near future dawn Sunday brought forth excitement first performance magnificent men flying machines Spirit America Show Team defi nitely professional groups guys Ive ever pleasure meet RC history show entertaining funnier anything Broadway fast paced easy watch well nar rated Show Team Captain Dave Baum 4000 plus spectators delighted comedy antics Wally Tom Lasik didnt allow straight face anywhere team preparing next demon stration 'Some events talented team members provided 1/3 1/5 1/4 Scale flying demos dual aerial ballet Witch Hazel flying Witch World War II bombing outhouse Also intro duction flight training flying flag fly ing lawnmower some best Precision Aerobatics since Nats including beauti ful glider music background pro vided tile feeling part move made could go forever about variety show lets touch moment what kids waited uding yours truly dog fight between Snoopy dastardly Red Baron As walked onto field kids went crazy although knew what out come must Snoopy flew doghouse smoothly precisely across skies seek ing out bright red Fokker moment truth As Snoopy lined up Red Baron sights burst ma chine gun fire smoke bellowed Red Barons plane knew would soon over Baron came down burst cheer Snoopy done again Saturday Sunday during break Fun Fly activities Aerobats AMA Show Team entertained public unique flying demonstrations gave lucky young lady chance shoot down planes 12 gouge shotgun course knack hitting fast mov ing target During periods open flying could see Quarter Scale P-38 Lightning built flown Ken Ames Jackson Ml Quarter Scale aircraft including Gere Sports 1 2 Delaire Fokker D VII Col Al Betkey entertained unique flying demonstration could perform Contendor 40 Later day Betkey proved midable opponent Mike Hill Jack son Ml John LaRock Aerobats out everything goes dog fight death point thougiw Mike trimmed Betkeys ribbon proved false fatality though During very low level evasive maneuver ground reached up grabbed LaRocks Miniplane spectacular crash could heard over crowds gasp Ill get next year Al Betkey Monday Labor Day mirror per formance Sundays great show audience 8000 people took 32 acres land just park cars looked like infield Indianapolis 500 race Good food provided strong carnival atmosphere lingered day have heard hindsight great well next year perhaps well know enough have 86 Model Aviation DONT FLY CL MODELS NEAR POWER LINES port-a-john men women should shorten line day concluded tearful Dennis being hon ored membership Spirit America Show Team think started Dennis big D Deter mination Happy Flying Both Spirit thank Heres Idea has found its Time however old saw goes John R Houvener Sr Saginaw Michigan Valley Radio Control Club letter neighboring clubs last Board Directors meeting Saginaw Valley RC Club motion made Saginaw Valley RC Club es tablish club liaison membership mem bership limited member neighboring RC club will com prise area roughly encompassing area middle eastern Michigan hereafter will refer area MEM Such membership will free gratis selected individual will act liaison member represent ing home club motion passed favor Saginaw Valley RC Club asks select quality member club liaison membership Saginaw Valley RC Club will receive full membership benefits Saginaw Valley RC Club will receive membership packet club card monthly newsletter also happen editor 1982 liaison member will expected attend meet ing SVRCC before 1982 summer flying season starts April meeting sometime during flying season meeting fall times liaison member will put forward knowledge expertise RC activities MEM area item noted liaison member cannot vote hold office liaison club membership other club privileges apply ie use SVRCC flying fields able attend club events etc' Arkansas S Louisiana Meice 0 Oklahoma s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Ted White District VIII Vice-President 1109 Greendale Bedford TX 76021 Aaaociaso VicePresidenss Sob Friedl 5512 Soushmood Little Rock AR 72205 William Harley III 927 Commerce Pleananton TX 78064 Duo Parsons 11809 Palmer NE AIbaqaerae NM 87111 Ed Perez 1102W Tarrano Rd Graed Prairie TX 75050 Al Rabe 1904 Valley Oak Co. Irving TX 75061 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Eartlesnille OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr. Menairie LA 70003 couple months ago mentioned read ing article December 81 Scale RC Modeler Dave Platt critical RC Scale judging actually Standoff Scale USPJA also said agreed what Dave said previously written article published Model Air plane News after Lincoln Nats about same thing Namely misinterpretation complete disregard rules plus very poor judging no time either Daves article did ever mention problem rules misinterpretation violation judges and/or officials April issue Scale RC Modeler Howard Crispin President USPIA published answer Daves article following Daves letter Howard Crispin Dave allowed publish Just got copy Scale RC Modeler read rebuttal article though single point making ob vious enough have forecast last paragraph article clearly chosen duck issue addressing several others no quarrel true anyone may express opinion opinion given ad vice judge-training article official Society paper becomes policy Society examples cited rules being changed Since did tempt deny assume concede point As have separately explained reply Russell Knetzger dangerous situation bothered individual person reason forgetful ness part did mention article violations existing Scale rules USPIA members case self already knew answer sub sequently wrote Claude McCullough about Markings issue just have written record stand Bowie Qualifier violation rules confirmed tried get reconsider time determined Masters Final USPJA judge re peated same violation led us wonder yet another USPJA Scale rule time protested CD corrected However Im sure youd agree unhappy embarrassing situation contestant forced pro test judges violating rule doesnt re flect well anybody including judges Society earlier agreed point made anyone entitled consideration viewpoint rules Nevertheless must said view comes Tom Cook Kent Walters Art Johnson anyone lays line shape Scale model runway counts hangar flier doesnt compete would end sport rules made people dont play game Russell has told making changing Scale rules role USPJA sees itself applaud would happy see put effect Surely shouldnt too much ask hobby gentlemen sports some USPJA say Hey guys its bit ticklish situation man right have violating Scale rules have changing rules suit own opin ions neither area juris diction expertise must attempt correct damage far done let happen again personal opinion USPJA members have capability judg ing contest What dealing individuals voicing own opinions may may agree rules danger lies letting few peoples opinions become policy whole purpose bringing up condemn everyone USPJA Im sure members out working hard doing best know few mostly leadership appear source problem additional note according Dave PlaCt Scale Masters Committee has de cided use USPJA judges 1982 Masters Colorado S Kansas S Nebraska IXWyor DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGInnIs Oistrict IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Aneocias Viee-Pesaidaess Robert Ball 26225 Coffman Cooper WY 82601 Ed Coo 8209 LinOen Dr Prairie Village KS 66208 Dick Crowley 16413 8 Stanford P1 Aurora CD 80018 Glen Lau 3701 5 440h So Lincoln NE 68504 Tim Marsern 429 Dogmood Orafton ND 88237 Jim Rickette 516S Cloadas Siono Pulls SD 871 03 Associate Vice-President Jim Ricketts South Dakota shares report month few information items first Seems though information Nats year being picked up quesitons get fairly regularly So heres infoAugust 1-8 Lincoln Nebraska Watch May 198287 Spirit America Show Team crowd pleaser some 8000 spectators pleased Thats success op. 1 3 YIJJ enemy waa dynamitel Model Aiation detailed schedule events Thats right District IX folks lucky have Nats own area distance-wise Lincoln SkyKnights Club will hosting club know what fine job did last Lincoln Nats can look forward another great Nats hard work organization experience lot good things could said about Lincoln its surrounding area youd like Chamber Commerce other area family entertain ment tourist information Id bet could get early start contacting Dr Glen Lau address column heading Glen will probably want shoot gets too bogged down requests group modelers can make feel welcome helpful Lincoln Sky-Knights can get job done am looking forward another great Nats members interested big RC models youll glad know notifi cation Don Godfrey President International Miniature Aircraft Association IMAA came approving unanimously Dale Alyea District IX director Id bet Joan Alyea shares job Dale know theyll great job endeavor address 2117 Ridgewood Lane Pueblo CO 81005 phone 303/564-6699 interested king-sized models contact Alyeas District IX welcomes Robert Ball Casper WY ranks Associate Vice Presidentslooking forward good things Bob Wed like thank Chuck Brannon past service District IX AVP Wyoming Chuck has expressed interest new appointment coordinator youth modeling activities Wyoming District IX now Theres lots need Chuck will soon telling exactly can help have job description share us leads nicely months report pictures Jim Ricketts Now banquet circuit over consists winter months South Dakota dont fly much build lot talk about flying want people district know about super active club Rapid City Propbusters son Jim invited attend annual banquet held December 6 1981 about 60 people banquet Entertainment provided Randy Cana dy club members country singing group LR Bob Olson Casey Smith Rod Renz Kathryn McCarthy Dennis McCarthy Steve Powers Gene Shoop Don Smith What treat us meet visit fine group arrived Saturday evening Gene Shoop club presi dent Don Smith newsletter editor met us went out dinner Dons house see what new workbench always enjoy looking over someone elses work area see cluttered Sunday morning taken club flying site What nice layout Lots room no corn fields near no trees no fences looked like pilot would have no excuse crash other pilot error Lots parking area planes cars asphalt runways Very nice indeed flying field went town dinner program high light program Besanscon Award presented Rod Renz award given annually club member contributes club both off flying field award honors memory Mr Besanscon club member unselfish above beyond normal came Propbust ers' model aviation presented Seasons Flyer patches 11 club mem bers records correct Propbust ers have Seasons Flyers other South Dakota club spoke club about experiences model avia tion answered questions about AMA promoted building fund Nine members Propbusters donated toward build ing fund promised later son Jim age 12 stole show telling group about experiences various nationals have attended group very interested learn about Control Line Scale racing youngsters point view airplane along could see thing set up film / Fly Em Break Em / Fix Em shown afterward headed back Sioux Falls visiting way home about Prophusters fun time Rapid City Truly super club super people would remiss didnt mention driving force Propbusters Dennis McCarthyPresident Bill OlmsteadVice President Bob OlsonSecretary Don Smith Editor Gene ShoopPast President As know South Dakota winters really super-dandy Lots cold wind snow Excellent weather build lots airpalnes leads up winter activity Static Model displays local shopping malls shows lot fun gives everyone chance get together com pare building projects lay groundwork plan area contests fun flies Prizes awards usually given best RC Open Junior best Scale best CL Open Junior best paint job best iron cover ing best show Along throw some door prizes wives have chance go shopping talk airplanes Most know personal mis sion increase Junior participation model aviation thanks letters response last column Looking back youth someone give guiding hand learn basics also hobby dealer home town loved kids went far give token discounts us let us put tab didnt have cash hobby shop Ames IA called Hobby Shop dont know anymore nor know same fella still runs Anyway Earl God bless wherever you helped kids get hobby am sure grateful youngster starting out needs help can getespecially parents involved hobby need keep good thing going Sell hobby kids shoes once Lets help out way helped out model aviation hobby future hands todays youngsters Give breakhelp out Arizona nrnia ii 0 Nevada x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 30717 Rue Laeglos R,cho Pelon Veden CA 90274 Ausocists VjcwPresideeta Tony Capobianco615 Laloma Ave Modesto CA 95354 Glenn carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnat Creek CA 94598 Bob Reynolds Rt 8 Box 51 Tycoon AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Al Williamson 445 S5estby Chula Vista CA 92011 Its busy 30 days since last re port traveled around quite bit repre senting district Council meeting AMA club meetings First function attended annual awards banquet Sky-Nauts Saddle back Valley Dave Herbert invited year has past three first able attend ones past always same weekend Council meeting banquet held El Toro Marine Facility right shadow huge dirigible hangars 88 Model Aviation LeTt nlgns Jim llICkBtt5 tuistrict IA vrg Jim Ricketts son AVPI Rod receiving Besanscon Award Don Smith great turnout scads door prizes great meal capped evening off Dave Herbert said clubs Toys Tots effort raised $42000 year Outstanding next weekend went Dallas TX Council meeting Im going use up column relating details will covered AMA News section item worth mentioning jay Gerber de livered latest film Its Control Line called Wired Action Its really great treatment aspects Control Line flying separate contest board has set up Indoor Im presently contacting people interested representing District X nominated Bev Wisniewski Su perior Service Award approved Council unanimously Bev has spent hours functioning CD working AMA booths trade shows some us have modelers Council meet ing attend Nats Executive Committee meeting held after Council meeting Shes committee has such inter est Control Line event shes oversee years Nats paid own way sit couple days later off Sacra mento meeting Sacramento Valley RC Club invited club Secretary Gary Workman picked up airport member Bill Hobbs good talk drove meeting meeting introduced John Pief club President later spent night Johns house made early rising get airport sure want thank him hospitality Back meeting sold out Building Fund materials took orders club donated $100 fund members bought another $125 worth Howard Baldwin bought gold patch $50 Henry Sasvielle Donald Alexander gave $25 silver ones Bob Evans bought bronze showed club Indoor film AMA has available really went couple days later attended noon time meeting Aerospace Club Theyre diverse group modelers saw Pete Young good Free Flighter Keith Trostle good Free Flight Control Line meet ing invited Harry Apoian RC flier note installed officers 1982 luncheon meeting Later evening attended meeting Thunderbugs Free Flight club thats strange Thats club belong Despite meetings attend find time club usually couple nights later attended nual awards banquet Free Flight Model Airplane Association Southern California high point winners year honored Bob White Open winner Jay Humelbaugh Senior Mike Keller Junior winners Bakersfield Flying Team team champions year barely beat out Max Men barely beat out Thunderbugs really close three way race year Thunderbugs honored club high point winners function lrv Aker won Open honors Jason Kendy Senior winner didnt have Junior club year showed group new Indoor film loved new AVP San Diego Al Williamson reports hes received Building Fund ma terials ready eager sell wants drop clubs San Diego area give him invite also wants visit flying fields please send him map site goes Free Flight guys down too AVP Arizona Bob Reynolds re ports owns gold patch now also selling Building Fund materials Look him up buy International Miniature Aircraft Asso ciation IMAA has new Director District 10 has same boundaries name Jim Alley address 3004 Hillside Drive Burlingame CA Phone him 415 347-9328 keep mentioning Building Fund Please donate help lower amount indebtedness well have incur donation $50 will get name honor scroll new building need AMA display booth drop line want attend meetings contact Ill see what can work out Thermals Alaska o ana on ngron XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 Aaaocane VicePsieienss Al caiwr 1607 S von Elm Pocarello ID 83201 Gary Fuller 3050 Rinerwood Juneau AK 99801 Bruce Nelson 807 C Vinksbug St. 5pokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline ID Boa 623 Kiamath Fails OR 97601 chic Younq 29020 1st Ave 5. 34 Federal Way WA 98003 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main Sn. Redmond WA 98052 Congratulations GARY FULLER new Associate Vice-President Alaska Gary will able get around areas talk faithful address 3050 Riverwood Dr Juneau AK 99801 anxious hear fliers Alaska what doing events coming up what problems have Speaking problems latest Mid night Sun RC Club flyer descrip tion January 1 1982 fun fly temperature started 300F warmed way up 160F Sounds like flying Montana Anyway have few descriptions winter flying year hopefully read wont have worry about until next year make sure batteries charged keep warm between flights Nothing like cold suck charge out flight pack Put some skis old faithful try out white stuff quite good water flying does have its fun aspect Northwest Expo number history Bob Pfeiffer crew Mount Ranier RC Society applauded putting best show northwest has seen Bob said next year eill better Its hard see things going during two days show planes cars boats manufac turers swap shop meetings just lot nice people talk Next year may add place show some films outside things plague begin ning enterprise superb effort As soon get results etc will printed column models dis play covered aspects hobby Peanut Giant Scale Unfortunately didnt get look models much would like have what saw very well done going try talk Bob add ing seaplane/floatplane category next year comments As noted earlier Scale Internats will held Reno week 13th June Unfortunately wont able go Instead plan attend THE SPOKANE SCALE INTERNAlS will held June 11 12 13 Spokane unfortu nate situation schedules two fine events same weekend event Spokane US Scale Masters Champion ship rounds information get touch Dick Carson Bruce Nelson E 807 Vicksburg Spokane WA 99208 Things happening District XI Northwest Drizzle Circuit finale set Mahlon Sweet Airport Eugene OR April 18 CL alive well Northwest May 29-30 Northwest Regional CL Championships will held Eugene OR Contact Mike Hazel 1040 Windemere Dr NW Salem OR 97304 contest will contain classes UC contest flying cant compete go watch wire-fliers thing ZiIlah Fun Fly has set May 15-16 dont have info write Valley Aero Modelers 1111 Fruitvale Yakima WA 98902 will certainly fill what promises another great get-together contest According Ralph Cooney Q-500 championship race will first Sunday May Boeing Hawks field Kent WA Formula 1 will start April races Kent Boise Calgary Boundary Bay same weekend Ralph also said may Q-500 racingat Albany OR spring summer As soon get contest list will little definite about dates As written Indoor meet Hills boro full swing Unfortunately annual Indoor get-togethers sponsored Barnstorm ers RC Club have victim increased use gym larger groups Perhaps next year can find de pendable site works Zillah site two Pattern conteststhe first April second August September writing exact dates known Dave Mullens Editor Skywriter newsletter Seattle Skyraiders have contest tentatively scheduled May 1 Boeing Kent site Stunt Fast Rat seem events Also Washington State Control Line Championship Contest will held weekend following Labor Day Contact Dave location Idaho Expo scheduled first weekend May will held Twin Falls what Ive heard has first class show promises continue to go see should District XI meeting during Expo will probably take place Saturday pm Al Culver Idaho AVP will probably run iL want something printed just re member lag time write it appears print Bye now HAPPY FLYING May 198289 JUNIOR DAUMA TAKES OFF Two issues ago stated about time launched serious effort direct assistance Juniors beginners ages encourage newcomers hobby/sport/art last issue forma tion association effect direct assistance announced BAMA BEGINNING AERO MODELERS ASSOCIA TION has spread its wings taken off climbing PURPOSE OF BAMA aims once again 1 find out become recognized group 2 give central theme bit backbone already assisting individual ways offer some overall guidance new assisting beginners 3 source information having want instruct groups send questions members answer immediate aims sophis ticated plans will developed progress Since Associaiton independent has no funds Academy Model Aeronautics grants industry civic groups quite necessary cover costs time primarily postage printing membership fees An annual membership costs $10 covers receipt 10 issues BAMAs newsletter Star Skippers over 12 month longer period RESPONSE HAS BEEN GOOD Quite batch letters has received response seven questions asked March 82 issue addition mailed out form letter discussing BAMA its aims several modelers across country already actively assisting beginners received back interesting letters along membership checks off good start want join us Please send membership checks BAMA care Ed Whitten above address RAY ROBERTS BERKELEY HALL SCHOOL PROGRAM Ive correspondence Ray off good years Early taught model airplane class Berkely short term elective program Model Aeronautics now its second full year part schools regular curriculum grades four through six co-educationally Berkeley Hall possibly school country schedule such classes Ray naturally has found exhilarating experience plan keep record experiences third year fourth grade students have finished sixth grade will able develop course study lesson plans etc Ray hopes will encourage other school administrators indoctrinate model aeronautics present curricula basic objectives pro gram develop curriculum will 1 Maintain attention span 9 12 year olds 2 Accommodate levels apparent normal mechanical dexterity 3 system progression will take nine year old noiice bring him up level ma turity subject field 4 Keep loss materials factor down workable mini mum 5 Develop appreciation follow ing directions photographs included just tiny elimose going Kecently 1-eoruary Mn Ivir ISOOC[LS conducted workshop Southern Re gional Meeting California Association Independent Schools About 25 30 school administrators attended class en titled Flying High Model Aeronautics Other workshops such titles Teaching Art History Secondary Level Microcomputers Secondary School What does mean means model aeronautics subject belongs ED WHITTEN f 0 Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 can schools Write directly Ray Roberts wish learn about program address Berkely Hall School 1600 Mulholland Drive Los Angeles CA 90049 ONE ANSWER OF MANY March issue seven ques tions What wrong current style models contests events con tests themselves Grant Carson Newport RI comments Free Flight First states Grant events rules Juniors same others ac tually little need multitude events complex rules Juniors Con sider Coupe dHiver rules Some Juniors cant compute areas dont have scale weigh out 10 grams rubber couldnt get 70 gram model 10 grams rubber fly anyway Grant suggests drastic re duction number events complexity rules Juniors As ex ample asks us consider following Rubber Eventup three flights allowed Longest flight counts No restrictions weight areas minimum flight times other events same Power allowing engine run displacement Tow Line Glider allowing length tow line Flying Scale power judging Mooney rules smaller contests Mr Carson feels events could combined Ye editor also thinks unlimited number official flights warranted too Second Grant goes age difference within Junior ranks makes big difference ability compete nine year old simply cannot compete same basis 13 year old suggests handicapping based age ple 10 seconds added best flight year younger oldest Junior Again ye editor ll surprised what difference good tutoring makes regardless age Third Juniors thrive recognition getting model fly deserves recogni tion Junior gets model fly contest deserves some reward simple medal ribbon such recreation directors use Ye editor time EVERY entrant down very last tempt should get name listed official results thanks Grant lots good ideas ** ** BEGINNING AERO MODELERS AS SOCIATION needs both financial help assistance answering questions Now time join See again next month 90 Model Aviation FLIGHT
Edition: Model Aviation - 1982/05
Page Numbers: 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90
r Synopsis --1/30/82 Executive Council Meeting following summarizes actions winter AMA Executive Council meeting Dallas TX copy official minutes may obtained upon request AMA Headquarters available approximately May 15 minutes will become official after Council review next Council meeting April should noted unless indicated otherwise President either abstained voting voted yes unanimous situations some Council member votes shown particular item member present time voting Note also items necessarily chronological order acted upon following Council members present John Grigg President Jim McNeill Secretary/Treasurer John Worth Executive Director Ed Izzo District 1 Vice-President John Byrne VP-2 Dave Brown VP-3 Chuck Foreman VP-4 Bill Mathews VP-5 Jim Sears VP-6 Hardy Brodersen VP-7 Ted White VP-8 Travis McGinnis VP-9 Jim Scarborough VP-i 0 Ed McCollough VP-i 1 Also attending following Associate Vice-Presidents Don Krafft District 1 Ed Perez Larry Sartor District 8 Guests attending Bev Wisniewski Mr Mrs Jay Gerber Mr Mrs M Hester Lee Renaud Scott Kalmus Dick Sonheim Ed Turner Homer Smith 1 VP Replacement President noted Horrace Cain former Vice-President AMA District 6 resigned January 22 accordance Bylaws effect time Associate Vice-President Jim Sears Burgin KY automatically named District 6 VP based previous Executive Council decision 2 Bylaws President also noted Bylaws changes previously submitted AMA Leader members con sideration officially approved effec tive January 25 3 Runoff Election announced Jim McNeill won over Horrace Cain almost 2 1 margin therefore new Executive Vice-President chief financial officer AMA accordance Bylaws changes established new title place former Secretary/Treasurer position 4 November Minutes Following some dis cussion clarify previous meeting min utes effect deletion 40 lb model weight limit correct via modi fication AMA Safety Code meet ing minutes approved unanimously three abstentions Districts 5 6 8 5 Reports heard following Executive Vice- President financial Jim McNeill Contest Coordination J Byrne Nats Procedures C Foreman Scholarships H Brodersen Nats Executive Committee H Smith Frequency Committee J Worth Building Fund V Mankowski 6 Film Projects AMA film producer Jay Gerber reported 1981 film com pleted Control Line 1982 film Free Flight underway President Grigg noted need increase film produc tion portion budget unchanged $10000 since 1971 motion increase budget $1 5000 ap proved unanimously District 8 abstained President directed unused portion annual budget carried over year used same purpose also noted J Byrne Councils monitor film projects appointed Byrne Chairman Dave Brown Jim Sears a new committee make recommendations regarding future film projects also noted new film concern ing 1980 Indoor World Championships purchased copies now available through AMA film Library service 7 Nomination Procedures Following brief report C Foreman subject deferred Standing Rules position meeting agenda 8 HQ Review motion made have Council committee visit HQ twice 82 interview employees during day visit An amendment require com mittee work through appropriate manage ment levels defeated 5 5 for2 3 5 7 10 6 agaiiist1 4 6 9 11 3 abstained 8 ED EVP basic motion re jected 1 1 2 against except 4 Note Discussion indicated previous review HQ operations involved series documents known Filley reports culminated evaluation Council committee request Foreman have reports circulated current Council approved President withdrawn after meeting Foreman concurrence President continued page 80 AMA Scholarship Winners-- 1981 Scholarship Committee has nounced names 1981 winners AMA scholarships Fifteen names sub mitted consideration Committee selected six people receive awards follows Peter Bauer$1000 Mitchell Robbins$1000 Dale Doty$750 Cliff Telford $500 William Brown$500 Barry Zeigenfuse$500 Grand Total awards 1981 $4250 twice dollar amount awarded 1980 increase line desire Executive Council provide meaningful assistance young modelers start college careers days high costs caused inflation Members Scholarship Committee Bob Stalick Chairman Albany OR Cliff Telford Bethesda MD Bob Underwood St Louis Betty Stream Long Beach CA John Worth Fairfax VA Nominations Academy Scholarship open mem ber meeting requirements should submitted appropriate forms available Joyce Hager AMA Head quarters As point interest year would like state Cliff Telford dis qualified himself voting considering submission Cliff Telford Jr Scholarship Committee recommends names Executive Council final approval rests board Peter Bauer Norridge IL receives $1000 help him tuition Illinois Institute Technology Chicago IL Peter mechanical engineering student has involved model aviation since seven years old recent Nats competition 1981 took first place Sport Scale Senior first place Precision Scale Senior Pre viously Peter has won awards Nats 1980 1979 1978 1977 having entered very first Nats 1971 ripe old age eight member Aero Angels Flying Club Chicago voted out standing member group 1980 Peter attended Loyola Academy Wilmette IL 1977 1981 graduation ranked number three out class 450 having grade average 96 extra curricu lar activities found time manage School Band three years named National Honor Society placed 14th competition sponsored Chicago Amencontinued next page May 198275 AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Secretary-Treasurer Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL 815 Fifteenth Street NW AERONAUTICSJ Washington DC 20005 Mitchell Mitch Robbins member Skymasters RC Club Rochester Ml has enjoyed aviation forms long time has successful models fields Pattern Pylon Scale contests addition Mitch holds private pilots license plans complete strumentation course progress com mercial certificate within few years enrolled University Michigan Ann Arbor Ml aerospace engineering student hopes becoming professional pilot after graduation model photo above one-sixth scale repreduction fathers 1948 Ryan Navion entirely scratch built over period three years fully detailed panel lines rivets equipped flaps sequenced retracts Mitch drew own plans remarkable project Attending Athens High School Troy Ml 1976 1980 graduated top 6% class grade point average 38 Named National Honor Society also won Physics Department Achieve ment Award class 1980 Dale Doty receives $750 towards ex penses Parks College Cahokia IL As Aerospace Engineering student Dale looking skies future life very active modeler several years belonged Hawaii Radio Control Club entered contests won several trophies last three years has completed 10 RC models six scratch built has designed own planes high school Dale named National Honor Soci ety still found time part music sports scenes playing softball being member percussion group worked Love Youth Choir Kailua High School Dale placed 18th class 418 grade point average 367 hopes special interest computer programming will great help him aerospace field Clifford Telford pictured below en rolled Georgia Tech will study electrical engineering very active student Walt Whitman High School Bethesda MD Cliff Year Book Photographer 1979 through 1981 won top prize school getting highest score MAA National Math Test found time take flying instruction will soon have pri vate license worked National Park Service three years part Adven ture Theatre Group also worked parttime audio technician professional band summer 1981 worked RS Systems built radio controlled models sale US Army As mem ber Prince Georges County RC Club has worker contests flown Pylon racers amassed long list contest successes crowned being youngest flier top 20 1980 Nats young man drive ambition model flier years Cliff will well Georgia Tech Another $500 award winner William Brown Appleton WI enrolled Uni versity Wisconsin Madison will study engineering Graduated Kimberly High School 1981 named member National Honor Society William established final grade point average 40 cant much better that! Active church photographer own darkroom musician school pep jazz band member brass choir placed first statewide competition William still found time long Valley Aero Modelers has active flier has entered several contests liking Radro Control also extends boats cars love outdoors expresses itself hunting fish ing archery mutual enjoyment model aviation has enabled Bill below father spend much spare time together basement also club meetings contests just plain old fun fivine check $500 has sent Penn State Barry Zeigenf use above help him along road electrical engineer ing degree Barry graduated Exeter Township Senior High School 1980 357 grade point average high school active wrestling member varsity team received award American Biological Institute academ ic excellence received another award Whos Among American High School students academic achievement served prom committee still found continued page 78 76 Model Aviation can Uflemical Society won letter Mathe matics outstanding participation over period four years Match Contest Team also demonstrated love music being part Academy Jazz Band Wind Ensemble Marching Band Sym phonic Band between times Peter Intramural Sports Captain Prssidsnts Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger Drive Lockport NY 14094 ELECTIONS ARE OVER long last have completed elec tions officers 1982-83 whatever terms end Jim McNeill returned office Secretary Treasurer now known Executive VicePresident primary duties chief finan cial officer AMA Unless future genera tions see fit revert majority vote count system have also seen last runoff election since newly revised Bylaws provide election plurality vote means whoever gets votes voted candidates will declared winner UNHAPPY/HAPPY NOTE want world know am sad about resignation Horrace Cain VP District VI Although Horrace obnoxious points view some absolutely loaded ideas better ment Academy Horrace loss Executive Council will felt trust will continue proffering good ideas happy side now have earlier Executive Council action Jim Sears represent ing District VI VP Having now sat through very long Council meeting Jim can assure District VI members will con tinue well represented Jim Horrace BYLAWS REVISIONS have just completed rather massive Bylaws revision already looking possibility few changes Noth ing massive just completed signifi cant enough warrant detailed study consider healthy situation people can look objectively open-mindedly improving rules operate Such situation present Executive Council Leader Members voted Bylaws questions just completed BAMA concerted effort aimed beginner aeromodeling being spearheaded Junior Flight Editor Ed Whitten Read column issue have desire help see fine hobby continue grow have desire give others thrill pleasure have gained hobby join Eds efforts subscription newsletter promise support people have written subject Ed trying put together coordinated pack age However cant alone needs support morally financially physi cally Wont lend hand WHITE WINGS Pushing commercial product thing AMA President ought column however stumbled across kit 15 paper airplanes interest suf ficiently piqued look further What found outstanding 15 designs included simple looking box can termed cute kids toys until look further made realize capable minute flights Still nothing warrant including column picked up instruction booklet included kit OUTSTANDING starts simple introduction description required tools materi alsscissors cutter ruler tweezers glue simple description airplane parts Inter esting Pages 6 through 8 teach cut out parts glue together very detailed manner Page 9 starts discussion finishing touches such surface alignment forming airfoil balancing getting prepared TEST flights Test flight flight instruction detailed shown adjust best flight WHY launch glider what happens certain adjustments what to correct bad conditions Page 20 teaches basics about lift thermals best find Page 22 shows ways store transport glider foregoing will certainly help beginner arrive page 23 INTRODUCTION TO PAPER PLANE DE SIGNS Basic aerodynamics made easy No easyunderstandable Pages 23 through 35 carry sufficient technical design informa tion warrant cost kit throw away paper airplanes dont fun want help kids learn adults too get kits AMA may soon stocking use clubs demonstration teams exhibit schools 4-H groups Scouts cant wait drop line Two Worlds International 500 Laurelwood Road Suite 9Santa Clara CA 95050 ITS ELECTRIFYINGLY QUIET Noise has probably caused demise flying fields other reason other reasons put together Mufflers helping ongoing development will cer tainly improve situation time Soaring enthusiasts have generally avoided lostfield syndrome setting up winch lines high-starts nuisance Several years ago electric power came forth possible noise cure evolved power low batteries heavy short-lived overall results fit toy line performing model aircraft During intervening years electrics used cars boats demands forced giant strides evolution process Folks time try electric again briefly attended electric contest California January can say electrics Gear boxes folding props powerful motors engines lighter batter ies add up performance Did notice words impressed Hauling out cloudy crystal ball will predict massive growth electric power during next five years flourishing contests JANUARY82 EXECUTIVE COUNCIL Lots fine discussion many items several interesting actions taken meeting started 9 am didnt complete until 1215 am night another endurance session aimed better ment Academy support its membership Some highlights follow have supporting teams FAI World Championship meets years have never fully supported reigning World Champ unless again tried out team successful gaining place team NOW WE DO Official nomination procedures 1982 approved now allow maximum three persons ballot office course plurality vote will elect write-ins will permitted past established technical committee noise Ed Izzo District VP Chairman has $5000 budget select own members committee aspects modeling committee attempt founding standards criteria con sidering differing problems area modeling have opinions matter want volunteer service committee can lend technical expertise write Ed address officer columns Bylaws provide Executive Council can establish define pri mary rest groups purposes compe tition presently have CL FF RC Scale action Executive Council door created fifth primary group basis different Outdoor Free Flight course means fifth contest board will come existence ever allow time comments inter ested parties have placed moratorium implementation action until close Spring Executive Council meeting May 198277 5JCfinyrouaCjJ6fivgrogress Executive VpPS Report Jim McNeiII Executive Vice-Prbsident 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 thousands modelers took time trouble write name ballot last November election stayed loyal January runoff humble thanks can express gratitude best way might say single member will best serve term dedication thanks also newsletter editors put plug newsletters Fred Komlosy Miami Drew Allen California editors between sincere appreciation know REALLY runs AMA Its home office employees Executive Director Its elected Coun cil fine President Its YOU members have final say run joint dont believe Want some proof Members decide will represent also set policies Remember last month talking about Bill Sievert Secretary Santa Clara CA Pioneer RC Club problems AMA renewals Okay Bill started screaming about AMA vouchers pointed out mailed back members lieu checks over-payments no indication might exchanged check cash AMA So changed John Worth reviewed policy Texas Council meeting other day reengineered credit VOUCHERS members convenience Thanks Bill Sievert best suggestions far year 1982 now plainly states voucher can mail back check option Members run Academy have es sentially closed organization 82000 model airplane enthusiasts run Contest Directors dont forget write district VP andexpress views new theory being explored auto matically expire ALL CD licenses periodically require written test reinstate ment Im opposed itwhat think month have important guest editorial Dr TR Passen Jasonville IN partial Control Line Dear urn / got issue MA today ss what Yepl NO COMBAT pages RC 4 pages CL article CL Ripe whats worse Bipe England Whats wrong American Bipes H dont get enoogh staff CL pub lished now ONE page Combat other month well thats too bad uess its what can expect RC-A MA egual representation RC promotion. ne complains get same old tired story AMA whining about sending CL team Sweden some place H its money anyhow 500 Combat dues times $30 eguals $30000 should pay trip Poland What suggest Has absolute power corrupted hired help beloved AMA Washington CL Combat getting shaft know know i Id willing bet AMA knows it. Sincerely Dr Passen Thank guest editorial Doc tor Im going get flap somebody likes Combat business nerve might question good Doctors arithmetic Im cowardly wont Anyway THANKS opinion Dr Passen way member MACA national organization per forms unusually fine job representing Combat fliers country American Combat CL teams good world international competition Shown above Mr Ronnie Kolter Birmingham RC Association fine RC flying Scale Mustang performs very well Free Flighters Control Line fliers drop out modeling few years come back via Radio Control knowledge skills usually far sharper average newcomer Meet Joe Harden used fly both FF CL now two years has practiced RC flying shown Quick-Fly powered blue-head ST-60 Joe quickly built necessary wooden jigs saddles hold models top flier enjoys hobby See next month. Scholarships continued page 76 time handle part-time jobs ranged mushroom factory worker gas station attendant electrical draftsman Since ar riving Penn State Barry maintaining 357 average made Deans list first term active member stitute Electrical Electronic Engineers relaxation plays racquetball Colonial Hills Club also follows model aviation hobby long list contest wins going back several years Barry took second place 1980 Nats OHL Glider Senior An bigger achievement new record set AA Gas Senior Class Category Ill five straight maxes score total 600244 points ahead second place finisher Presently Barry working part-time Pollack Research Design Chief Electrical Draftsman 78 Model Aviation Action uecember 11 I-Al meeting raris snows AMA rresiaent lana us voting aele gate left listening AMAer Ron Chidgey standing Chairman International Aero batic Subcommittee makes point Chidgeys left shown Chris Olsen United Kingdom John Worth Secretary overall aeromodeling committee FAI record breaking total 82 aeromodeling representatives over world attended annual meeting Executive Directors View treE John Worth AMA Executive Director 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 An Annual Report 1981 biggest membership year ever total 82642 members com pared 76397 1980 trend has continued 1982 over 63000 al ready recorded end February number chartered clubs also creased 1981 1511 compared 1432 1980 number sanctions issued AMA Headquarters 1981 1653 compared 1687 1980 Among 1981 sanctioned events 801 Class meets 44 Class B 375 AA 53 AAA two AAAA Free Flight Control Line also 25 Record Trials 36 FAI Team Selection Meets 24 Soaring Sanctions Among meets 30 Indoor 154 Control Line 201 Free Flight 873 Radio Control Twenty-four team members selected 1981 World Championships 1982 plus team managers three Speed three Aero batics six Team Race three Combat team members selected Control Line event Sweden plus three Indoor team members event Romania plus three Precision Scale three Sport Scale RC event Reno NV plus three Precision Scale team members Control Line event Russia 1981 World Championships USA RC Aerobatics team took first place Mexi co RC Soaring USA team won second AMAer Dwight Holley became World Champion Also 1981 Free Flight teams Nordic Glider Wakefield Rubber FAI Power competed Spain 1981 RC Soaring World Championships held Sacramento CA first time event held USA event hosted 12 countries 34 competitors 1981 Nationals held first time Seguin TX Despite excellent site relatively low entry less 1000 contestants still enough largest model meet world 1981 first year Indoor portion Nats held elsewhere West Baden IN successful well attend ed event AMA Contest Boards extremely busy 1981 voting 207 proposals rule changes six general 59 RC 75 Scale 38 CL 29 FF approving 139 Initial vote three General 48 RC 26 CL 41 Scale 21 FF also 129 established 1981 30 Free Flight 32 Indoor 61 RC Soaring 6 Control Line Eighteen World Record sanctions issued US modelers 1981 AMA HQ processed paperwork required contest board proposals national world records Definite progress made AMA RC Frequency Committee 1981 follow up action 1978 petition submitted FCC Committee members met FCC officials 1981 submitted supplementary data received positive indica tions 50 new RC frequencies may granted 1982 AMA Headquarters film library extremely busy 597 films circulated clubs others during 1981 new film produced added library Plane Place Perfect Day special film help obtain flying sites AMA participated HQ representation six major model industry trade shows 1981 IMS CA WRAMS NY Toledo OH Dallas TX MACS CA Chicago Expo IL also annual Hobby dustry Association HIA trade show Dallas TX addition AMA participated several non-modeling shows PR purposes Na tional Congress Aerospace Education San Antonio TX American Society Aerospace Education Seattle WA National Recreation Parks Association Minneapo lis MN Experimental Aircraft Association Fly-In Oshkosh WI 27 AMA Air Show Teams 1981 teams put 300 flying and/or mall shows 1981 AMA Executive Council met four times 1981Atlanta GA January Arlington VA April San Antonio TX August Arlington VA November 1981 first year some new officers Executive Council position President John GriggLockport NY former ly VP Council VP District II John ByrneBayside NY served Council previously VP VIII Ted White Bedford TX As AMA Executive Director acting further interests AMA other orga nizations served 1981 official board member pay following National Aeronautic Association Federation Aeronautique Internationale American Socie ty Aerospace Education National Association Rocketry behalf AMA participated aviation aeromodel ing events traveling total 106 days ever 20 years AMA service Meanwhile new Assistant Executive Direc tor Vince Mankowski available oversee HQ office road major undertaking Academy 1981 raise funds AMA Headquarters building built 1982 land pur chased December 10 1 980 Pins patches plaques promotional stickers pro duced advertise building fund Industry support very good end Decem ber building fund collected over $50000 donations pledges antici pated will new quarters end 82 AMA DC Frequency Committee Test Team Gets Together Walt Good W3NPS Dick Jansson WD4FAB compare notes flight test equipment used evaluating AMA 900 MHz RC trials Walt will using ASW1 7 Sailplane model Dick will using RC design called Royal Rudderbug Both models will initially use 53 MHz control 900 MHz gear carried passenger evaluate characteristics Flying Sites It always interesting read comments people have done thing would like kind like refer ring road map check out route want follow least know what final destination going Well would like share some observations made variety AMA chartered clubs Billings MT think educa tional program may prove biggest thing can younger modelers also use opportunity discuss model ing civic officials speak before groups spread hobby/modeling information through press TV radio Nashville TN keep local interest alive keep club growing active emphasize benefits modeling offers youth tell world what doing Lexington KY use DMI ap proachdemonstrated modeling interest results have large club membership willingness work cause ade quate publicity big factor getting flying sites AMA insurance Detroit Ml Control Line site result determination work patiently city fathers appreciate respect group drive purpose ideas - long dont force ideas May 198279 Effective communication twoway street AMAs non-paid volun teer officers doing utmost make AMA kind organiza tion members wish thoughts contained pages month yours arent apt known unless writeto AMA vice-president district representative associate vice-president area Complete communications linkwrite too often also participate programs Recreation Department promote model building young people Phoenix AZ City sponsored series Get Know City ap peared before pose question can kids fly model airplanes Persistence got Recreation Department involved advisory group formed group worked out sites could used hours could used engine size recommendations new site approved letter sent neighbors giving details hobby defined program listed names Advisory Committee invited come watch flying activities Tulsa OK kept losing fields development decided locate piece property could rent lucky enough find 80 acre field farmer would rent crop price problem finance improvements wanted Control Line circles takeoff strips used what treasury money andthen ran contests raise rest could improve site stages owe lot equipment manufacturers donate prizes concession people give us per centage hard work mem bers New Orleans LA owe site careful campaign hours personal contact work hours letter writing could get anywhere Parks Board worked mayor prominent citizens board commissioners AMA site insurance key item acceptance project club furnished site materials Parks Board agreed perform labor backing promi nent businessmen mayor site became reality have training program new fliers invite spectators participate Manitowoc WI owe site cooperation City Recreation Depart ment Jaycees Optimist Club support got groups presented case simply great explained needs careful pressure anyone permanent location has strengthened club people have worked fly ing site committees found flying site above comments must have ring truth clubs looking field can say situation individual approach can best determined local club No magic answers just concentration analysis determination point want make state ments listed above current news fact recent news Actually date back 1962-63but com ments applicable today AMA library wedug up series articles appeared American Modeler topic what clubs doing get keep flying sites early 1960s felt relative newcomers hobby/sport might enjoy learning some things have remained constant AMA stands ready assist manner materials will help pre pare good presentation site authori ty Let us know problem give us chance work along Thanks Geoff Styles No Competition Newsletter An unprecedented situation has resulted Competition Newsletter being mailed separately month Extra pages CN due inclusion complete Con test Calendar ever plus advertising pages magazine ever before caused emergency situation printer could accommodate extra pages split mailing decided upon rather deleting pages information articles same situation may also prevail next month meantime another printer being sought greater capacity Synopsis continued page 75 9 World Champion Support Grigg re quested financial support AMA 1980 CL Precision Aerobatics world champion same extent AMA team members 1982 world championships Sweden unani mously approved except financial aid champion attend usual team prac tice session excluded because would team member 10 Barrera Museum Worth reported Russ Barrera museum collection successfully packed stored during January eventual delivery new HQ building 1983 within budget previously ap proved President noted need museum committee directed subject museum acquisition policy curators duties placed Spring Coun cil meeting agenda 11 Magazine Subscriptions Pros cons discussed concerning possibility 12 months magazine service members vs current policy subscription expiration end membership term No action taken following general agreement magazine benefit membership rather subscription reduced rates available partial year member ship provided member renews end first year 12 Surplus Trophies agreed list should sent HQ VPs AVPs February concerning availability excess Nats trophies AVPs work through VPs concerning desired district 13 Nats RadiaL Foreman requested guid ance concerning whether retain sell old model walkie-talkies used Nats operations Based Council agreement policy keep Nats intact location whenever possible also used US hosted world championships President directed HQ keep radios budget maintenance pro portion relative use Nats WC events 14 Special Member Problems Following discussion previous Council action agreed basic decision concerning membership renewal would continued Concerning another problem involving con fusion over late year membership rates agreed member concerned would accepted previous rate 15 CD Term Limitation Other noting some people feel Contest Directorrating retention should based continuing active service no action taken 16 HO PR Proposal Following discussion Executive Directors report Presi dent directed implementation proceed budget organizational structure sent Council least two weeks advance next Council meeting 17 HO FCC Coordinator Discussion noted various suggestions addition staff member coordinate RC frequency matters no specific action taken President requested however current head new RC manufacturers associa tion copied except committee communications designated chairman AMA Frequency Committee 18 Safety Committee review status committee showed since intended chairman declined accept appointment no replacement offered President asked recom mendations new chairman made time next Council meeting including inputs rest committee 19 Film/Equipment List As requested last Council meeting Worth presented list motion picture film equipment owned AMA custody AMAs film producer Copies distributed Council members 20 VP Films President directed future copies AMA films provided VPs upon Council action should include appropriate addition film library budget cover cost such extra copies However VPs given priority borrowing copies HQ film library necessary no rental charge 21 Fund Raising Policies Procedures Executive VP McNeill asked re port next Council meeting concerning future projects also concerning HQ interest bearing investments 22 Special Dues Rates Following discus sion problems concerning handi capped disabled fixed incomes no action taken because difficulty defining administering categories previous committee consideration special memberships no recommendations noted member Cain no longer Council Grigg appoint ed Sears 6 Mathews 5 continue committee effort 23 Special Interest Groups Noting committee lost member Smith since election Grigg appointed McCollough 11 place Brown 3 reported committee questionnaire should used annual submission special interest groups order continue recog nition AMA also advised group qualified under previous criteria need make in-person presentation obtain recognition group rejected committee could appeal Council Also in-person presenta tion opportunity should provided group prior discontinuance recognition also noted review committee should composed Council members officers group being consid ered Brown noted would present specific proposal approval spring Council meeting Further discussion concerning rights privileges special interest gorups de ferred until next meeting 24 Industry Presentation Lee Renaud invited President address Council concerning RC industry views AMA activities advised RC equip 80 Model Aviation ment manufacturers association formed would operate within HIA organizational structure noted new group enjoyed very successful meeting three weeks earlier California AMA Frequency Committee members AMA Executive Director repre sented meeting industry partici pants supported AMAs proposal FCC RC frequencies applauded Frequency Committees effort Renaud also asked AMA help policing use new frequencies recommended addition HQ staff technically competent person coordinate efforts involving new frequency matters also noted individual opinion AMA should have discount adver tising its magazine although acknowl edged modelers apparently agree 25 FAI Delegate Grigg described need permanent US voting delegate international aeromodeling committee ClAM term least three years pref erably five regardless changes pres idency Discussion indicated need Bylaws change transfer authority appointment President Coun cil motion effect approved 10 2 favor except District 10 VP Executive VP Meanwhile Grigg noted George Buso NY would delegate during presidency 26 RC Contest Boards After noting Bylaws change would necessary permit establishment separate contest boards RC Aerobatics Pylon Soaring etc motion recommend Bylaws Com mittee draft such change did pass 5 for2 3 10 ii EVP 5 againsti 5 9 ED PR 3 abstained4 6 7 Note- order make change would have neces sary define RC activity primary category modeling 27 Indoor Contest Board After discus sion indicated Indoor should recognized primary category its own contest board motion accomplish within 60 days approved unanimously 28 Legal Assistance proposal AMAs legal counsel develop litigation package approximately $4000 means RC clubs counter deliberate interference efforts approved President after noting cost would come AMA Frequency Committees already approved budget com mittee chairman recommended ex penditure 29 FCC Licenses No action taken following discussion concerning whether AMA should accept responsibility issu ance RC licenses given authority FCC noted HQ could necessary 30 Recording Equipment possibility Council members being provided re cording dictating equipment interaction HQ discussed no action taken 31 Associate Members new type membership proposed discussion consideration deferred until next meeting 32 SAM Championships designation AAAA 1982 annual meet Society Antique Modelers approved unanimously 33 Sargent Petitions Grigg appointed committee Brown chairman Izzo Broder sen make specific recommendations next Council meeting regarding several peti tions previously submitted Bob Sargent District 3 34 Standing Rules Nominating Pro cedures portion supplement laws revised several detail changes approved 10 1 favor except District 7 against Districts 1 6 abstained Note revised procedures will apply 1982 election will pub lished elsewhere next months issue AMA News 35 Nats Briefing Homer Smith Chair man Nats Executive Committee advised Council final decisions concerning 82 Nats event locations would made next day options severely limited asked understanding appre ciation supportive acceptance whatever decisions resulted 36 FF Site Selection Following extensive discussion explanations difficulties involved finals site selection FF team programs Grigg requested Foreman 4 provide written report subject Presidential consideration next pro gram 37 Muffler/Noise Levels Discussion indi cated general agreement AMA should doing something specific minimize effects noise problems flying sites motion establish technical committee noise $5000 budget Ed Izzo recruit committee members defer tasks approved 9 4 fori 2 3 7 9 10 ii ED EVP against4 5 6 8 38 Dues Moratorium motion re quire new Open member beginning 1983 pay registration fee $10 addiiton normal dues means avoid dues increases existing members failed vote 2 10 for2 ii against 13567 89 10 ED EVPabstianed4 39 Alcohol Ban motion disqualify anyone sanctioned competition ex hibition has alcoiholic beverages nar cotic agents flight line pit areas further possibility membership expul sion initially approved 7 6 fori 2 4 6 7 ii PR against3 58 10 ED EVP abstained9 Following further discussion concerning problems enforcement motion reconsider matter approved unanimously revote original motion failed 2 10 for2 11 against others except 6 abstained Therefore original action cancelled 40 McEntee Fund approved un animously amount has held escrow AMA years Howard McEntee Memorial Fund trans ferred Building Fund suitable plaque displayed new AMA HQ subject accpetance fund trustees W Good B Smith j Worth 41 FAI Nats directed Nats Executive Committee events included Nats after 1982 normally held world championships events Committee study subject make recommendations Council 42 Presidential Functions Discussion pro duced suggestion President ac cepted monitor HQ response directives Council insure such items carried out 43 Credit Vouchers Following discussion concerning nature extent l-IQ use credit vouchers agreed except less full year memberships vouchers should have statement indicating voucher may exchanged check also vouchers would colored paper make prominent less easily lost forgotten about 44 Beginners Group noted BAMA Beginning Aero Modelers Associa tion announced Ed Whitten Junior Flight column Model Aviation magazine individual effort part rather official AMA activity Council agreed unanimously effort should given Council vote confidence Whitten should asked keep Council informed advance BAMA plans progress 45 Dealer Licenses After discussion dicated agreement desirable have arrangement whereby hobby shops could sell AMA licenses President di rected HQ prepare proposal next meeting details such arrangement 46 Business Advisors Committee Worth reported four five committee candi dates selected still looking someone accountant back ground Committee choices currently include attorney small business manager large business executive financial manager 47 Awards Fellowship Superior Service Award approved announcements made after presen tations made 48 Next Meeting two day meeting approved Toledo April 1 2 Note following meeting mail revote change location dates Washing ton DC May 1 2 change approved tonnecticut 0 Maine S Massachusetts 0 New Hampshire Rhode Island ont DISTRICT REPORT Ed Izzo District Vice-President 483 Fiske St Holliston MA 01746 Amciate Vic-Pusidnts Robert C Brodeur 405 Main Street NashuaNH 03060 Don Krafft P0 Box 152873 Herituqe Ln. DssburyMA02332 Al Novotnik4 Beverly P1 Norwalk CT 06850 Don Raab 113 Pairview Ave Rutland VT 05701 would like give observations first Council meeting attended Dallas May 198281 FLYING NEAR AIRPORTS BE CAREFUL Free Flight Radio Control flying near airports situation might involve possibility models being vicinity full-scale aircraft operations must avoidedor conducted eliminate dangerous situations Models should flown proximity fuji-scale aircraft unless flier has someone else him sole purpose watching full-scale aircraft supervising flying prevent accident possibilities meeting conjunction Hobby Industry Association meeting will read details Council meeting another area magazine first im pression AMA good hands light things have hearing about over past couple years can con scientiously say Council made up representatives have earnest inter est Academy members heart enough probing questioning Council members insure right action taken programs Academy matters no way mean rubber stamp Coun cil Its conducted businesslike manner attempt achieve maximum accom plishments under one-day time period Although lot material discussed feel highlights action taken follows 1 Reorganizing Flying Site Aid Directors function incorporate public relations responsibility therefore giving proper help emphasis modeling clubs will given proper direction public relations acquiring keeping fly ing sites 2 The appropriation funds legal department will supply plan action docu mentation flying clubs encounter de liberate frequency interference outside sources 3 The awarding AAAA status SAM Championships held July 3rd 4th 5th District relationship discussion George Armstead turn invited attned Cham pionships awards dinner 4 The Council established Technical Noise Committee am pleased have chosen Chairman am putting together plans proposals soliciting aid endeavor am open suggestions help source along lines Appointments have reappointed George Higgins Control Line Contest Board mem ber District Club Activities contacted Ara Dedekian Wing Busters Model Club attend meeting CLAN Control Line Association New England held Manny Pimentals house George McGinnis member group stated Control Line alive active New England after sitting through meeting reviewing activity schedule year can verify fact club has scheduled Club 15 Goodyear April 4th air racing event April 18th held Whitman/ Hanson Regional High School would rec ommend Control Liners District attempt attend latter event Upcoming Events Cliff Piper informed Kennebec Valley Model Aviators will holding club rally Knights Co lumbus Hall Route 201 Augusta ME Sunday March 7th 9 am 4 pm Although column will appear too late reading attend would like comment have full day activi ties scheduled speakers John Grigg President AMA yours truly Clubs vicinity will exhibiting expect good meeting whereby activities displays will make very interesting day modelers informed Mike Hoeffler Central Massachusetts RC Modelers March 26th 27th will conduct exhibit Auburn Mall Auburn MA would like include column activities being conducted clubs necessary receive information well advance will released time cover activity As may know information column required approximately five weeks before publication also informed Fred Zealor Presi dent Cape Ann Model Club will having first dinnei- dance March 27th Kings Grant Inn Beverly MA addition have scheduled mall show North Shore Shopping Center Peabody MA April 22nd 24th Hamilton Tony Bole invited speaker South County Flying Circus meeting held March 15th Chariton MA Hope see modelers area meeting last itemin first column men tioned would like see brochure published insurance benefits Lo hold discovered Academy does have sample brochure entitled Facts About AMAs Insurance would suggest clubs obtain some distribute membership ** ** ** ** * * * ***** *** ** *** * DONT FLY CL MODELS NEAR POWER LINES New Jersey 0 New York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II JicePresident 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 Aaindeteradeea Pete 6anchni 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10706 Frank Oreech 9 Willow Ave. Piscataway NJ 08354 Honk Uk. 40 Cory Dr. Toms River NJ 06753 Adam Sattlee 50 Randi Rd. No A- Schenectady NY 12309 Waft Throne208 Windemere Rd Syrscrjse NY 13219 Second District Thoughts favorite district has another first its credit largest AMA chartered club membership-wise InterState Model Flying Club Bear Mountain NY less six months old al ready has 406 members going strong progress report having explained phenomenon earlier edition column Another major achievement report proudly fact District II has reached second place amount cash contri butions AMA Building Fund Keep up good work District Twoers Much credit due dedicated AVPs unre mitting promotional efforts George Buso Anyone has ever Rhinebeck NY WW Classic contests Mid-Hudson RC Club will recall beaming countenance combined ready friendly outstretched wel coming hand George Buso Hyde Park NY Back 1975 during first term VP appointed George member National RC Contest Board District II responsible post served distinction until chose step down put give someone else opportunity serve Now George Buso has ap pointed official voting delegate AMA FAI-CIAM convenes Europe cannot think better choice Con gratulations George BAMA This abbreviation Beginning Aero Modelers Association idea Ed Whitten outstanding District II AMA member noted Indoor flier Ed also conducts Junior Flight de partment magazine wherein will elaborate project Hence shall leave him merely record appreciation Ed has done continues youthful model ers seem eternally proud District II its super modelers Well AM hasten add however youth model ing has also well served Charles Hampson Grant District Frank Zaic District X formerly however District II Indoor Contest Board Having received considerable mail subject successful ly moved Executive Council Jan uary 30th Dallas TX meeting adopt resolution establishing first time separate distinct Contest Board deal exclusively Indoor competition sin cerely hope trust development will serve dissipate entirely dispel much discontent has manifest past shall identify Dis trict II board member next report Dues Increases Like death taxes probable some dues increases will always us am opposed principle plan scheduled period ic cycle dues upping last increase large measure necessitated need showing true AMA solvency favor acceptable credit rating vital financing Building Program re lating new home Reston VA move mandated skyrocketing rents have plaguing us Washington DC long run AMA membership will benefit financially two major respects 1 an escape increasingly heavy rental burden requiring frequent dues increases 2 investment highly valuable piece real estate substantial growth area Sixth CNYMAA Symposium Central New York Model Aircraft Association has done again Its symposium February 6th could desired year seminars recorded video tape task force local university cluding District II membership meeting chaired meeting shared TV lenses AMA Prexy John Grigg District VP Ed Izzo local AVP Walt Throne Fran Worth President CNYMAA intro duced us assemblage questions posed AMA members attendance hope answered satisfactorily answered panel ARCS banquet followed semi nars usual enjoyable experi ence featured special awards Much credit its success due AVP Walt Throne club President Larry Apps Dave Mathewson always George Marsh Fran Worth directed symposium year deserves particular congratulations tough job well done What Price Safety quote Item 2 list proposed field rules appearing February 1982 issue ERMAC Plane Crazy 82 Model Aviation News newsletter Edison Recrea tion Model Airplane Club Edison NJ follows 2 Positively no alcoholic beverages allowed also received letter president New York club complained personally behalf fellow club member regarding cover photo November 1 981 issue Model via tion taken Seguin TX Nats Scale event individual flight line shown holding what described can well-known brand beer get copy take look complaint registered critical PR stand point rather calling attention undesirability allowing possession beer other alcoholic beverages flight line AMA sanctioned contest Nats no less I-low feel about complaint basis Please drop line let us know As judged Pattern very Nats temperatures high 11 8 degrees can tell can cold beer would have sure tasted mighty good survived ice water soda however strict observance USPJA unwritten code judicial behavior establish purity rather preserve integrity face low scores time time obliged bestow Foggy Lens Department May 17 1981 Jersey Coast Sport Fliers held contest Thompson Park Jamesburg NJ shot made Bud Roane Mel Therien occunving udges chairs camera caught Dick Smith Rochester NY STARS Spangled Rally Olean NY July 25 1981 Dick District II Contest Coordinator RC Glider Pylon Racing lens caught Joseph Micalizzi AVP District V resident Fajardo PR visited Romano Garabello Memorial Meet PARCS Floyd Bennett Field NY GEAR UP AND LOCKED Ohio oyluania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Ausociat Vica-Preaidanta Joe Ciben 36980 Valley Forge Dr Solon OH 44139 Francis Fluliarty 504 211 St Vienna WV 26101 Corky Heitman SR 108 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St. Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Shalkey 217 Euclid Aw. Scottdale PA 15683 WANTED violin case condition presence instrument immaterial may need carry equipment next Council meeting last Council meeting beaut holes shot ideas came away feeling like pin cushion knew going days proposed separating RC contest boards Aerobatic Racing Soaring contest boards shot down due its being contrary Bylaws yet very next subject separate Indoor portion FF its own contest board passed unanimously could have made motion sun rise east next day would have defeated prob ably just well Council members unable fly home next day due bad weather Late Council meeting quietly licking wounds John Byrne Dis trict II VP got up made motion prohibit alcoholic beverages AMA sanc tioned contests first thought kiddingjust trying get final jab before adjourning realized serious nearly fell out chair amazement turned shock few minutes later vote taken passed vote ensuing discussion enforce legal ramifications defining flight line flight line FF contest What about Indoor meet etc comical best did result reconsideration matter vote defeated motion 10 2 hard time voting lo cation site next Council meeting ended up scheduled tor Toledo OH April 1 2 tow up air proposed changing Washington DC May 1 2 due problems midweek meeting Council members general confusion meet ing major trade show Once meeting adjourned few us decided stop bar drink before retiring arrival found bar closing perfect way end type day retrospect after reviewing notes plane way home since home find fact accomplished goals meeting least able lay groundwork few pet projects such making training films help newer members learn build fly etc firm belief such films will cornerstone around future growth modeling will built hate use reference ad mission running late again month does time go think last issue April 82 Model Aviation con tained some very interesting articles relative youth beginner programs particular article John Worths column page 77 column Travis McGinnis page 84 article entitled Flew Flew Soapbox section page 93 very interesting referred RC flight Juniors contrast letters iiJunior Flight column page 86 severe conflict thinking arises iiJunior Flight considers CL and FF starting point feel strongly attract Juniors model aviation must start focus much attention RC CL FF successful Sure expensive complicated difficult demanding todayis kids being brought up world computers color TV video recorders video games thrilled mystique flight amazement elec tricity marvel radio growing up operating equipment adults saw science fiction Buck Rogers kids must aim programs todays kids successful attracting todays kids model aviation programs successful kids working say should decrease way efforts areas obviously need programs among financially able handle RC inter est strictly areas believe larger group kids out would much quickly attracted model aviation through RC have financial capability start level After have priced Atari lately Carl Wheeley just called wondering column Id better get off horn mail thank goodness express mail Ill probably get lot flack about col umn thats way month has gone See ya Toledo May 198283 Personal Note John Franke Euuor Limerick Lines active member 1000 Islands RC Modelers has retired moving North Carolina District IIs LOSS District IVs GAIN best John Delaware District Columbia land h Carolina Virginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Aeaoaat Vie-Pegidansa Wayne Abernathy 9205 Carenclon 2 Upper Marlboro MO 20871 Bob Chausipine 206 Tipton Fld Newport News VA 23606 Howmd Crispin 611 Beechwood Charlottesville VA 22901 V Bill Helms 2000 Tyvola Road Charlotte NC 28210 Scorty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809 John Preston 7012 Elvira Court Falls Church VA 22042 Charles Spear 910 Holly Lane Mockuvilln NC 27028 last Executive Council meeting decided start Indoor Contest Board would like District IV Indoor fliers send names choices Dis trict IV Indoor Contest Board representative individual will represent District IVs Indoor flying interests desires will representative AMA district appointed group will named chairman think very good idea need recommendations soon possible / Editor Word has received President John Grigg has placed moratorium implementa tion Indoor Contest Board until after next Executive Council meeting last Council meeting asked Coun cil help promoting east coast site FAI Free Flight Team Selection finals As Free Flighters know team finals have held either out west California last three four times has caused lot east coast partici pants drop out program simply cause couldnt afford travel way California Well make long story short AMA Council did seem too interested except Hardy Brodersen Hardy has discussed problem FAI Site Selection Com mittee have said east coast can come up decent site 1984 will give serious consideration east coast FAI Team Selection finals Now its up start looking good site know will hard find good Taft doesnt have perfect does have reasonably decent have asked Bob Sifleet Joe Boyle push program find good site 1984 will can help Anyone else wants help please contact Bob Siflect Joe Boyle have two years get act together can try Also case dont know funds avail able help travel costs anyone qualified go team finals information funds contact Micheline Madison AMA Headquarters Also FAI participants District II Ill V would like join District IV help project 1984 east coast Team Selection finals please drop line Now time get nominations choice Vice-President Dis trict IV term 1983-85 Due new Bylaws change Vice-Presidents term will now run three years instead two nominations must hands AMA Headquarters no later middle July 1982 time clear whether will vote AMA President 1982 Council will extend current Presi dents term year get new three year program cycle started current President extended year will vote office 1983 present-time Executive Council voting implement program results may issue Model viation Whats Happening District IV Winston-Salem RC Club WSRC has nated $300 AMA Building Fund approximately 10% income clubs regular meetings decided club vote show support new AMA Headquarters Thanks WSRC largest donation club District IV far Radio Control League North Carolina clubs North Carolina should contact RCNC having membership drive also giving prizes club signs up new members RCNC First prize Kraft radio second prizeFalcon 56 third prizeelectric starter Greensboro Radio Aeromodelers May 23 Giant Scale Contest Grams trying raise money rebuild flyingsite date have raised $1375 still need about $1000 club members urged help First State RC Club thought might like know First State RC Club gets better participation club activities Point System point system has established executive committee encourage members participate club activities end year awards will given will include free 1983 club membership high point winner Points awarded follows Field maintenance chairman20 membersiS 5 per cutting Chairman executive committeeiS membersi 0 Annual fun fly chairmaniS CDiS committee membersi 0 Team chal lenge chairmaniS participantsS Special events chairmaniS participantsi 0 Other committee chairmeniC membersS structorsS per student i per session Fun fly participantsS per monthly event News letter editor publisherlO Attend ancei per meeting Tidewater Model Soaring Society Big event combining FF RC CL coming May TMSS will joining Brainbusters Free Flight Norfolk Aeromodelers Con trol Line Clubs what looks like really major contest will held i 5th i6th May Petersburg Municipal Airport Control Line portion will AAA contest spread over both days FF RC Soaring events will Sunday 16th Soaring will Unlimited Two-meter Scale class Sailplanes Western NC Radio Control Society wish extend congratulations Carter Pounder nomination RCNC modelers Hall Fame Steve Davis recipient annual Walter Speliman Sportsmanship Award Chesapeake Bay RC Club Red Brick Day April 3rd CBRC will sponsor great Red Brick Fly-In Ardens Field Starting time will 12 noon Rain date Sunday April 4th Northern Virginia RC Club January 17th coldest day 45 years didnt stop 10 members NVRC parti cipating clubs annual Sno-Fli contest Bob Chatman CD club meeting week prior event promised members would snow before day contest Snow did dont think Bob requested iO0F temperature recorded dawn noon sun brought air up i 00F toler able happen masochist See photo above case wondering engines difficult start such cold weather swer prime lighterfiuld Hang theregood flying weather coming4~ Alabama Florida tgia issippi to Bitt V Suulh tarelina essee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 35209 12051 879-5500 Aoaat VcPnadsss John Gorday 115 Bayberry Lane Jackson MS 29212 Richurd Jackson 108 Thornle Charleston Heights SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 922 Bunyan Deiray Beach FL 23444 Pillip McDowell 5621 Rolling Fork Dr. Nashville TN 37205 Joseph Micalizzi SR 0086B Boo 1532 Fuiardo PR 0064 Cd Moorman 70 Fifth St. Shalimur FL 32579 Hurry Sherom P0 Boa 4506 Birmioghom AL 35206 Tom Thacker 2390 Lawre,cevle Hwy L Decatur GA 20002 feature article Chattanooga NewsFree Press referred Radio Controlled model airplanes chance escape world flight article also quoted Earl Davis saying engineering career came out 84 Model Aviation nown anove wgtn some ot mneir mouwo 0 I us saus Un true members Northern Virginia RC Club Less ragni Bob Scott Tommy ocorn DOD Chatman Bill Cann Larry Parfitt NVRC President Bob Burnett Phil Coopy Bernie Steucker John Hunton Photo John Preston love model planes educa tional value building flying models can sometimes hard separate recre ational value Learning through modeling much fun educational aspect too often overlooked Frankly think need put some emphasis educa tional aspects modelingbut certainly exclusion its value chance escape world flight Tim McDow John Burgan Pal ri Beach Aeronauts got round applause club auction computerized rec ord auction transactions total amount transactions $2248 No wonder needed computer reason auction successful club got early start notifying nearby clubs Florida State Soaring Champion other 15 year old Chris Ruth Chris flies fathers design Prophet classes walks away trophies Now some pictures Tangerine Soar ing Championships Dan Langoasters Modified Franklin has 1O6 wingspan Model flying Puerto Rico must year round pleasure plan trip island plan take extra day two get clubs Better yet take family Puerto Rico Mini-Nats Building Delta Dart top right hood car Delis Miguel Amoralis Hildelisa Miguel Caro Miguel age 12 took first place Novice field 11 As contrast modeling Puerto Rico note sentence Pushrod Reel foot Aero Modelers Union City TN anyone interested ski-planes float-planes Radio Controlled ducks should happy weather time read however spring should have arrived Union City Illinois ana ucky 4 VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Aesociats vies-Presidents Loren HoIm 643 Hill 8rook Quincy iL 62301 William Kern taOs 12th St. Bedford IN 47421 Glenn Lee 819 Mandrake Batavia IL 60510 Bruce Maloney 1916 Keenland Pkwy Owenuboro KY 42301 Raymond Meyers P0 Box 243 Smithville MO 64089 Helen Olsen 820 Old Bonhomme Univertity City MO 63132 Bill Zimmer Box 72 Verna IL 61375 guess can see now pic ture top column has changed have AVP three years Ken tucky area Horrace felt time took over Vice-President District VI Well am writing first column Let say couple things about self since District VI dont know am RC Sport flier interests lie mainly Scale dont compete very often get friendly local contest once have enjoyed categories model aviation have chosen RC because felt could give rest areas justice due limitations time money still like watch dont recognize RC way go model aviation Thats enough about Lets get something interesting AVP made point correspond Kentucky clubs regular basis chose clubs state could within range wanted make visits also made possible allow set group clubs represent better clubs Because seemed work well Kentucky am making point setting up set clubs AVP district jobs will correspond clubs areas assigned hope will give clubs insight what going district course can happen AVPs jobs club getting correspond ence se let know After represent district Feel free correspond AVPs have questions concerns just news After know what going district would like hear people District VI am fairly new job really dont have good feel what goes district outside Kentucky Send newsletters enjoy reading Central Florida Miniature Aircraft So ciety reflection upswing Rubber Scale models Dean McGinnes driving Fnr-o holind rho Huh believe AMA can better job write let know ideas can get quite bit info have getting few new ones really thank clubs including mailing lists dont belong clubs just want write please Its hard write everyone district write return letter promptly can Enough politics such Lets take look some pictures have received since took office first picture above Bud Bodzioch taken Mississippi Valley Combat Cham pionships last year Bud says telling cameraman sucker other guy May 198285 Tilbuoy Flash trom Dean MeGinnes Nice Rubber Scale Scab vvinnurs irum L U n vave IIes lLnUl Stan Pfost 1st Dan Lanacaster 3rd tallest shortest Diaz wife Madeleine daughters Madeleine Geraldine beautiful P47 hitting ground think hes guy wouldnt want get CL Combat circle Bud District Vis Contest Co ordinator CL Picture two preceding page taken annual Frozen Finger Flying Festival put Chicago Aero Angels January 4 1982 looks snow ground Id bet froze fingers contest Pictured Horrace Cain Bob Oge Bobs son Jeff Combat boys tough third picture right taken same contest Chicago Its Dr Terry Passen holding 550-sq-in Shadow Combat ship didnt realize CL Combat fliers flew monsters too Dr Passen has written several letters since taking office avid supporter Combat district got picture him felt would nice gesture include column Besides hes holding neat plane gratitude goes Bud Bodzioch above pictures months column Id like see the rest future After column want make sure its full good stuff Pictures better politics time Well could ramble guess should stop until next month Its time head shop build new spring As Bud Bodzioch says THE SKY IS OURS Iowa C Michigan esota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen 0 nict VII Vice -Pry dent P II too 1104 Birmingham M 48t 12 Asaiseant Vice-President Tony Italiano 1655 Revere Dr Brookf mId WI 53006 Associate Vice-Presidents James Clark 4444 Woodview Dr NE Cedar Rapids IA 52401 joni E Lorbiecki 5847 N 67th St Milwaukee WI 53218 Robert 0 Lundberg 4928 Tioga Sn Duluth MN 55804 William Roheing 4494 Tanglewood Tr Sn Joseph MI 49085 Al Scidmore 5013 Dorsest Dr. Madman WI 53711 Ran Sears 132$ RosIn0 Pontiac MI 48054 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 So new VP Column idiom recall what happened last Council Meeting notice caps recall gawd almost voted out beer other spirits pits flight line begin ning Byrnes motion sounded OK drunks pits flight lineunacceptable Try voting yes because cant possibly pass youll look really righteous passed Now what admonitions Helen Olsen Ron Kopp ringing ears City rt parlia mentarian elbowing left proper motion made voted again Whew first having visit ing AVP deliver telling lecture began realize what youve just done Itll fun notice voting Dont too hard us though question fraught uble part relaxing Sundays flying marvelous thirst quenching taste first beer wait noon like Americas habits hospitality self-indulgence found usual proportions own company cant legislate human proclivities out flying activities must find way manage An unwritten task Contest Director clubs field regulations two clubs touch point rules recall Its time gave CD some muscle guidelines Safety Code seek advice counsel Such glowing report Spirit America Show Belding Ml last Labor Day weekend Ken Ames John Mary LaRock reports 4000 8000 spectators pictures couldnt pass up idea have air show Labor Day weekend did sponsored Belding Chamber Commerce Wolverine Skyhawks Rockford Ml September 5 6 7 1981 Belding MI What weekend turned out first annual Spirit America show Saturday morning September 5 Dennis Carrier walked out field quiet crossed-fingered hope-forsuccess attitude Little did know Inside both us bubbling emotion called anticipation day Fun Fly Pre-Show Events large number contestants around Michigan adjoining states surpris ing gallery about 400 Director Dennis saw thing went smoothly persons un familiar sport well informed Master Ceremonies thing couldnt controlled weather marginal three days threat rain Thankfully wind conditions favorable activities rain never materialized Fun Fly went well Ive seen 25 years hobby Fun events such Limbo Carrier Event Touch-n-Go Loop exciting watch especially Taxi contest full humor giant sized belly laugh awarded saw trophies handed out deserving contestants conclusion day out standing performance given Michi gan Acrobats first year AMA show team Im sure will among top teams country very near future dawn Sunday brought forth excitement first performance magnificent men flying machines Spirit America Show Team defi nitely professional groups guys Ive ever pleasure meet RC history show entertaining funnier anything Broadway fast paced easy watch well nar rated Show Team Captain Dave Baum 4000 plus spectators delighted comedy antics Wally Tom Lasik didnt allow straight face anywhere team preparing next demon stration 'Some events talented team members provided 1/3 1/5 1/4 Scale flying demos dual aerial ballet Witch Hazel flying Witch World War II bombing outhouse Also intro duction flight training flying flag fly ing lawnmower some best Precision Aerobatics since Nats including beauti ful glider music background pro vided tile feeling part move made could go forever about variety show lets touch moment what kids waited uding yours truly dog fight between Snoopy dastardly Red Baron As walked onto field kids went crazy although knew what out come must Snoopy flew doghouse smoothly precisely across skies seek ing out bright red Fokker moment truth As Snoopy lined up Red Baron sights burst ma chine gun fire smoke bellowed Red Barons plane knew would soon over Baron came down burst cheer Snoopy done again Saturday Sunday during break Fun Fly activities Aerobats AMA Show Team entertained public unique flying demonstrations gave lucky young lady chance shoot down planes 12 gouge shotgun course knack hitting fast mov ing target During periods open flying could see Quarter Scale P-38 Lightning built flown Ken Ames Jackson Ml Quarter Scale aircraft including Gere Sports 1 2 Delaire Fokker D VII Col Al Betkey entertained unique flying demonstration could perform Contendor 40 Later day Betkey proved midable opponent Mike Hill Jack son Ml John LaRock Aerobats out everything goes dog fight death point thougiw Mike trimmed Betkeys ribbon proved false fatality though During very low level evasive maneuver ground reached up grabbed LaRocks Miniplane spectacular crash could heard over crowds gasp Ill get next year Al Betkey Monday Labor Day mirror per formance Sundays great show audience 8000 people took 32 acres land just park cars looked like infield Indianapolis 500 race Good food provided strong carnival atmosphere lingered day have heard hindsight great well next year perhaps well know enough have 86 Model Aviation DONT FLY CL MODELS NEAR POWER LINES port-a-john men women should shorten line day concluded tearful Dennis being hon ored membership Spirit America Show Team think started Dennis big D Deter mination Happy Flying Both Spirit thank Heres Idea has found its Time however old saw goes John R Houvener Sr Saginaw Michigan Valley Radio Control Club letter neighboring clubs last Board Directors meeting Saginaw Valley RC Club motion made Saginaw Valley RC Club es tablish club liaison membership mem bership limited member neighboring RC club will com prise area roughly encompassing area middle eastern Michigan hereafter will refer area MEM Such membership will free gratis selected individual will act liaison member represent ing home club motion passed favor Saginaw Valley RC Club asks select quality member club liaison membership Saginaw Valley RC Club will receive full membership benefits Saginaw Valley RC Club will receive membership packet club card monthly newsletter also happen editor 1982 liaison member will expected attend meet ing SVRCC before 1982 summer flying season starts April meeting sometime during flying season meeting fall times liaison member will put forward knowledge expertise RC activities MEM area item noted liaison member cannot vote hold office liaison club membership other club privileges apply ie use SVRCC flying fields able attend club events etc' Arkansas S Louisiana Meice 0 Oklahoma s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Ted White District VIII Vice-President 1109 Greendale Bedford TX 76021 Aaaociaso VicePresidenss Sob Friedl 5512 Soushmood Little Rock AR 72205 William Harley III 927 Commerce Pleananton TX 78064 Duo Parsons 11809 Palmer NE AIbaqaerae NM 87111 Ed Perez 1102W Tarrano Rd Graed Prairie TX 75050 Al Rabe 1904 Valley Oak Co. Irving TX 75061 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Eartlesnille OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr. Menairie LA 70003 couple months ago mentioned read ing article December 81 Scale RC Modeler Dave Platt critical RC Scale judging actually Standoff Scale USPJA also said agreed what Dave said previously written article published Model Air plane News after Lincoln Nats about same thing Namely misinterpretation complete disregard rules plus very poor judging no time either Daves article did ever mention problem rules misinterpretation violation judges and/or officials April issue Scale RC Modeler Howard Crispin President USPIA published answer Daves article following Daves letter Howard Crispin Dave allowed publish Just got copy Scale RC Modeler read rebuttal article though single point making ob vious enough have forecast last paragraph article clearly chosen duck issue addressing several others no quarrel true anyone may express opinion opinion given ad vice judge-training article official Society paper becomes policy Society examples cited rules being changed Since did tempt deny assume concede point As have separately explained reply Russell Knetzger dangerous situation bothered individual person reason forgetful ness part did mention article violations existing Scale rules USPIA members case self already knew answer sub sequently wrote Claude McCullough about Markings issue just have written record stand Bowie Qualifier violation rules confirmed tried get reconsider time determined Masters Final USPJA judge re peated same violation led us wonder yet another USPJA Scale rule time protested CD corrected However Im sure youd agree unhappy embarrassing situation contestant forced pro test judges violating rule doesnt re flect well anybody including judges Society earlier agreed point made anyone entitled consideration viewpoint rules Nevertheless must said view comes Tom Cook Kent Walters Art Johnson anyone lays line shape Scale model runway counts hangar flier doesnt compete would end sport rules made people dont play game Russell has told making changing Scale rules role USPJA sees itself applaud would happy see put effect Surely shouldnt too much ask hobby gentlemen sports some USPJA say Hey guys its bit ticklish situation man right have violating Scale rules have changing rules suit own opin ions neither area juris diction expertise must attempt correct damage far done let happen again personal opinion USPJA members have capability judg ing contest What dealing individuals voicing own opinions may may agree rules danger lies letting few peoples opinions become policy whole purpose bringing up condemn everyone USPJA Im sure members out working hard doing best know few mostly leadership appear source problem additional note according Dave PlaCt Scale Masters Committee has de cided use USPJA judges 1982 Masters Colorado S Kansas S Nebraska IXWyor DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGInnIs Oistrict IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Aneocias Viee-Pesaidaess Robert Ball 26225 Coffman Cooper WY 82601 Ed Coo 8209 LinOen Dr Prairie Village KS 66208 Dick Crowley 16413 8 Stanford P1 Aurora CD 80018 Glen Lau 3701 5 440h So Lincoln NE 68504 Tim Marsern 429 Dogmood Orafton ND 88237 Jim Rickette 516S Cloadas Siono Pulls SD 871 03 Associate Vice-President Jim Ricketts South Dakota shares report month few information items first Seems though information Nats year being picked up quesitons get fairly regularly So heres infoAugust 1-8 Lincoln Nebraska Watch May 198287 Spirit America Show Team crowd pleaser some 8000 spectators pleased Thats success op. 1 3 YIJJ enemy waa dynamitel Model Aiation detailed schedule events Thats right District IX folks lucky have Nats own area distance-wise Lincoln SkyKnights Club will hosting club know what fine job did last Lincoln Nats can look forward another great Nats hard work organization experience lot good things could said about Lincoln its surrounding area youd like Chamber Commerce other area family entertain ment tourist information Id bet could get early start contacting Dr Glen Lau address column heading Glen will probably want shoot gets too bogged down requests group modelers can make feel welcome helpful Lincoln Sky-Knights can get job done am looking forward another great Nats members interested big RC models youll glad know notifi cation Don Godfrey President International Miniature Aircraft Association IMAA came approving unanimously Dale Alyea District IX director Id bet Joan Alyea shares job Dale know theyll great job endeavor address 2117 Ridgewood Lane Pueblo CO 81005 phone 303/564-6699 interested king-sized models contact Alyeas District IX welcomes Robert Ball Casper WY ranks Associate Vice Presidentslooking forward good things Bob Wed like thank Chuck Brannon past service District IX AVP Wyoming Chuck has expressed interest new appointment coordinator youth modeling activities Wyoming District IX now Theres lots need Chuck will soon telling exactly can help have job description share us leads nicely months report pictures Jim Ricketts Now banquet circuit over consists winter months South Dakota dont fly much build lot talk about flying want people district know about super active club Rapid City Propbusters son Jim invited attend annual banquet held December 6 1981 about 60 people banquet Entertainment provided Randy Cana dy club members country singing group LR Bob Olson Casey Smith Rod Renz Kathryn McCarthy Dennis McCarthy Steve Powers Gene Shoop Don Smith What treat us meet visit fine group arrived Saturday evening Gene Shoop club presi dent Don Smith newsletter editor met us went out dinner Dons house see what new workbench always enjoy looking over someone elses work area see cluttered Sunday morning taken club flying site What nice layout Lots room no corn fields near no trees no fences looked like pilot would have no excuse crash other pilot error Lots parking area planes cars asphalt runways Very nice indeed flying field went town dinner program high light program Besanscon Award presented Rod Renz award given annually club member contributes club both off flying field award honors memory Mr Besanscon club member unselfish above beyond normal came Propbust ers' model aviation presented Seasons Flyer patches 11 club mem bers records correct Propbust ers have Seasons Flyers other South Dakota club spoke club about experiences model avia tion answered questions about AMA promoted building fund Nine members Propbusters donated toward build ing fund promised later son Jim age 12 stole show telling group about experiences various nationals have attended group very interested learn about Control Line Scale racing youngsters point view airplane along could see thing set up film / Fly Em Break Em / Fix Em shown afterward headed back Sioux Falls visiting way home about Prophusters fun time Rapid City Truly super club super people would remiss didnt mention driving force Propbusters Dennis McCarthyPresident Bill OlmsteadVice President Bob OlsonSecretary Don Smith Editor Gene ShoopPast President As know South Dakota winters really super-dandy Lots cold wind snow Excellent weather build lots airpalnes leads up winter activity Static Model displays local shopping malls shows lot fun gives everyone chance get together com pare building projects lay groundwork plan area contests fun flies Prizes awards usually given best RC Open Junior best Scale best CL Open Junior best paint job best iron cover ing best show Along throw some door prizes wives have chance go shopping talk airplanes Most know personal mis sion increase Junior participation model aviation thanks letters response last column Looking back youth someone give guiding hand learn basics also hobby dealer home town loved kids went far give token discounts us let us put tab didnt have cash hobby shop Ames IA called Hobby Shop dont know anymore nor know same fella still runs Anyway Earl God bless wherever you helped kids get hobby am sure grateful youngster starting out needs help can getespecially parents involved hobby need keep good thing going Sell hobby kids shoes once Lets help out way helped out model aviation hobby future hands todays youngsters Give breakhelp out Arizona nrnia ii 0 Nevada x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 30717 Rue Laeglos R,cho Pelon Veden CA 90274 Ausocists VjcwPresideeta Tony Capobianco615 Laloma Ave Modesto CA 95354 Glenn carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnat Creek CA 94598 Bob Reynolds Rt 8 Box 51 Tycoon AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Al Williamson 445 S5estby Chula Vista CA 92011 Its busy 30 days since last re port traveled around quite bit repre senting district Council meeting AMA club meetings First function attended annual awards banquet Sky-Nauts Saddle back Valley Dave Herbert invited year has past three first able attend ones past always same weekend Council meeting banquet held El Toro Marine Facility right shadow huge dirigible hangars 88 Model Aviation LeTt nlgns Jim llICkBtt5 tuistrict IA vrg Jim Ricketts son AVPI Rod receiving Besanscon Award Don Smith great turnout scads door prizes great meal capped evening off Dave Herbert said clubs Toys Tots effort raised $42000 year Outstanding next weekend went Dallas TX Council meeting Im going use up column relating details will covered AMA News section item worth mentioning jay Gerber de livered latest film Its Control Line called Wired Action Its really great treatment aspects Control Line flying separate contest board has set up Indoor Im presently contacting people interested representing District X nominated Bev Wisniewski Su perior Service Award approved Council unanimously Bev has spent hours functioning CD working AMA booths trade shows some us have modelers Council meet ing attend Nats Executive Committee meeting held after Council meeting Shes committee has such inter est Control Line event shes oversee years Nats paid own way sit couple days later off Sacra mento meeting Sacramento Valley RC Club invited club Secretary Gary Workman picked up airport member Bill Hobbs good talk drove meeting meeting introduced John Pief club President later spent night Johns house made early rising get airport sure want thank him hospitality Back meeting sold out Building Fund materials took orders club donated $100 fund members bought another $125 worth Howard Baldwin bought gold patch $50 Henry Sasvielle Donald Alexander gave $25 silver ones Bob Evans bought bronze showed club Indoor film AMA has available really went couple days later attended noon time meeting Aerospace Club Theyre diverse group modelers saw Pete Young good Free Flighter Keith Trostle good Free Flight Control Line meet ing invited Harry Apoian RC flier note installed officers 1982 luncheon meeting Later evening attended meeting Thunderbugs Free Flight club thats strange Thats club belong Despite meetings attend find time club usually couple nights later attended nual awards banquet Free Flight Model Airplane Association Southern California high point winners year honored Bob White Open winner Jay Humelbaugh Senior Mike Keller Junior winners Bakersfield Flying Team team champions year barely beat out Max Men barely beat out Thunderbugs really close three way race year Thunderbugs honored club high point winners function lrv Aker won Open honors Jason Kendy Senior winner didnt have Junior club year showed group new Indoor film loved new AVP San Diego Al Williamson reports hes received Building Fund ma terials ready eager sell wants drop clubs San Diego area give him invite also wants visit flying fields please send him map site goes Free Flight guys down too AVP Arizona Bob Reynolds re ports owns gold patch now also selling Building Fund materials Look him up buy International Miniature Aircraft Asso ciation IMAA has new Director District 10 has same boundaries name Jim Alley address 3004 Hillside Drive Burlingame CA Phone him 415 347-9328 keep mentioning Building Fund Please donate help lower amount indebtedness well have incur donation $50 will get name honor scroll new building need AMA display booth drop line want attend meetings contact Ill see what can work out Thermals Alaska o ana on ngron XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 Aaaocane VicePsieienss Al caiwr 1607 S von Elm Pocarello ID 83201 Gary Fuller 3050 Rinerwood Juneau AK 99801 Bruce Nelson 807 C Vinksbug St. 5pokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline ID Boa 623 Kiamath Fails OR 97601 chic Younq 29020 1st Ave 5. 34 Federal Way WA 98003 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main Sn. Redmond WA 98052 Congratulations GARY FULLER new Associate Vice-President Alaska Gary will able get around areas talk faithful address 3050 Riverwood Dr Juneau AK 99801 anxious hear fliers Alaska what doing events coming up what problems have Speaking problems latest Mid night Sun RC Club flyer descrip tion January 1 1982 fun fly temperature started 300F warmed way up 160F Sounds like flying Montana Anyway have few descriptions winter flying year hopefully read wont have worry about until next year make sure batteries charged keep warm between flights Nothing like cold suck charge out flight pack Put some skis old faithful try out white stuff quite good water flying does have its fun aspect Northwest Expo number history Bob Pfeiffer crew Mount Ranier RC Society applauded putting best show northwest has seen Bob said next year eill better Its hard see things going during two days show planes cars boats manufac turers swap shop meetings just lot nice people talk Next year may add place show some films outside things plague begin ning enterprise superb effort As soon get results etc will printed column models dis play covered aspects hobby Peanut Giant Scale Unfortunately didnt get look models much would like have what saw very well done going try talk Bob add ing seaplane/floatplane category next year comments As noted earlier Scale Internats will held Reno week 13th June Unfortunately wont able go Instead plan attend THE SPOKANE SCALE INTERNAlS will held June 11 12 13 Spokane unfortu nate situation schedules two fine events same weekend event Spokane US Scale Masters Champion ship rounds information get touch Dick Carson Bruce Nelson E 807 Vicksburg Spokane WA 99208 Things happening District XI Northwest Drizzle Circuit finale set Mahlon Sweet Airport Eugene OR April 18 CL alive well Northwest May 29-30 Northwest Regional CL Championships will held Eugene OR Contact Mike Hazel 1040 Windemere Dr NW Salem OR 97304 contest will contain classes UC contest flying cant compete go watch wire-fliers thing ZiIlah Fun Fly has set May 15-16 dont have info write Valley Aero Modelers 1111 Fruitvale Yakima WA 98902 will certainly fill what promises another great get-together contest According Ralph Cooney Q-500 championship race will first Sunday May Boeing Hawks field Kent WA Formula 1 will start April races Kent Boise Calgary Boundary Bay same weekend Ralph also said may Q-500 racingat Albany OR spring summer As soon get contest list will little definite about dates As written Indoor meet Hills boro full swing Unfortunately annual Indoor get-togethers sponsored Barnstorm ers RC Club have victim increased use gym larger groups Perhaps next year can find de pendable site works Zillah site two Pattern conteststhe first April second August September writing exact dates known Dave Mullens Editor Skywriter newsletter Seattle Skyraiders have contest tentatively scheduled May 1 Boeing Kent site Stunt Fast Rat seem events Also Washington State Control Line Championship Contest will held weekend following Labor Day Contact Dave location Idaho Expo scheduled first weekend May will held Twin Falls what Ive heard has first class show promises continue to go see should District XI meeting during Expo will probably take place Saturday pm Al Culver Idaho AVP will probably run iL want something printed just re member lag time write it appears print Bye now HAPPY FLYING May 198289 JUNIOR DAUMA TAKES OFF Two issues ago stated about time launched serious effort direct assistance Juniors beginners ages encourage newcomers hobby/sport/art last issue forma tion association effect direct assistance announced BAMA BEGINNING AERO MODELERS ASSOCIA TION has spread its wings taken off climbing PURPOSE OF BAMA aims once again 1 find out become recognized group 2 give central theme bit backbone already assisting individual ways offer some overall guidance new assisting beginners 3 source information having want instruct groups send questions members answer immediate aims sophis ticated plans will developed progress Since Associaiton independent has no funds Academy Model Aeronautics grants industry civic groups quite necessary cover costs time primarily postage printing membership fees An annual membership costs $10 covers receipt 10 issues BAMAs newsletter Star Skippers over 12 month longer period RESPONSE HAS BEEN GOOD Quite batch letters has received response seven questions asked March 82 issue addition mailed out form letter discussing BAMA its aims several modelers across country already actively assisting beginners received back interesting letters along membership checks off good start want join us Please send membership checks BAMA care Ed Whitten above address RAY ROBERTS BERKELEY HALL SCHOOL PROGRAM Ive correspondence Ray off good years Early taught model airplane class Berkely short term elective program Model Aeronautics now its second full year part schools regular curriculum grades four through six co-educationally Berkeley Hall possibly school country schedule such classes Ray naturally has found exhilarating experience plan keep record experiences third year fourth grade students have finished sixth grade will able develop course study lesson plans etc Ray hopes will encourage other school administrators indoctrinate model aeronautics present curricula basic objectives pro gram develop curriculum will 1 Maintain attention span 9 12 year olds 2 Accommodate levels apparent normal mechanical dexterity 3 system progression will take nine year old noiice bring him up level ma turity subject field 4 Keep loss materials factor down workable mini mum 5 Develop appreciation follow ing directions photographs included just tiny elimose going Kecently 1-eoruary Mn Ivir ISOOC[LS conducted workshop Southern Re gional Meeting California Association Independent Schools About 25 30 school administrators attended class en titled Flying High Model Aeronautics Other workshops such titles Teaching Art History Secondary Level Microcomputers Secondary School What does mean means model aeronautics subject belongs ED WHITTEN f 0 Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 can schools Write directly Ray Roberts wish learn about program address Berkely Hall School 1600 Mulholland Drive Los Angeles CA 90049 ONE ANSWER OF MANY March issue seven ques tions What wrong current style models contests events con tests themselves Grant Carson Newport RI comments Free Flight First states Grant events rules Juniors same others ac tually little need multitude events complex rules Juniors Con sider Coupe dHiver rules Some Juniors cant compute areas dont have scale weigh out 10 grams rubber couldnt get 70 gram model 10 grams rubber fly anyway Grant suggests drastic re duction number events complexity rules Juniors As ex ample asks us consider following Rubber Eventup three flights allowed Longest flight counts No restrictions weight areas minimum flight times other events same Power allowing engine run displacement Tow Line Glider allowing length tow line Flying Scale power judging Mooney rules smaller contests Mr Carson feels events could combined Ye editor also thinks unlimited number official flights warranted too Second Grant goes age difference within Junior ranks makes big difference ability compete nine year old simply cannot compete same basis 13 year old suggests handicapping based age ple 10 seconds added best flight year younger oldest Junior Again ye editor ll surprised what difference good tutoring makes regardless age Third Juniors thrive recognition getting model fly deserves recogni tion Junior gets model fly contest deserves some reward simple medal ribbon such recreation directors use Ye editor time EVERY entrant down very last tempt should get name listed official results thanks Grant lots good ideas ** ** BEGINNING AERO MODELERS AS SOCIATION needs both financial help assistance answering questions Now time join See again next month 90 Model Aviation FLIGHT
Edition: Model Aviation - 1982/05
Page Numbers: 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90
r Synopsis --1/30/82 Executive Council Meeting following summarizes actions winter AMA Executive Council meeting Dallas TX copy official minutes may obtained upon request AMA Headquarters available approximately May 15 minutes will become official after Council review next Council meeting April should noted unless indicated otherwise President either abstained voting voted yes unanimous situations some Council member votes shown particular item member present time voting Note also items necessarily chronological order acted upon following Council members present John Grigg President Jim McNeill Secretary/Treasurer John Worth Executive Director Ed Izzo District 1 Vice-President John Byrne VP-2 Dave Brown VP-3 Chuck Foreman VP-4 Bill Mathews VP-5 Jim Sears VP-6 Hardy Brodersen VP-7 Ted White VP-8 Travis McGinnis VP-9 Jim Scarborough VP-i 0 Ed McCollough VP-i 1 Also attending following Associate Vice-Presidents Don Krafft District 1 Ed Perez Larry Sartor District 8 Guests attending Bev Wisniewski Mr Mrs Jay Gerber Mr Mrs M Hester Lee Renaud Scott Kalmus Dick Sonheim Ed Turner Homer Smith 1 VP Replacement President noted Horrace Cain former Vice-President AMA District 6 resigned January 22 accordance Bylaws effect time Associate Vice-President Jim Sears Burgin KY automatically named District 6 VP based previous Executive Council decision 2 Bylaws President also noted Bylaws changes previously submitted AMA Leader members con sideration officially approved effec tive January 25 3 Runoff Election announced Jim McNeill won over Horrace Cain almost 2 1 margin therefore new Executive Vice-President chief financial officer AMA accordance Bylaws changes established new title place former Secretary/Treasurer position 4 November Minutes Following some dis cussion clarify previous meeting min utes effect deletion 40 lb model weight limit correct via modi fication AMA Safety Code meet ing minutes approved unanimously three abstentions Districts 5 6 8 5 Reports heard following Executive Vice- President financial Jim McNeill Contest Coordination J Byrne Nats Procedures C Foreman Scholarships H Brodersen Nats Executive Committee H Smith Frequency Committee J Worth Building Fund V Mankowski 6 Film Projects AMA film producer Jay Gerber reported 1981 film com pleted Control Line 1982 film Free Flight underway President Grigg noted need increase film produc tion portion budget unchanged $10000 since 1971 motion increase budget $1 5000 ap proved unanimously District 8 abstained President directed unused portion annual budget carried over year used same purpose also noted J Byrne Councils monitor film projects appointed Byrne Chairman Dave Brown Jim Sears a new committee make recommendations regarding future film projects also noted new film concern ing 1980 Indoor World Championships purchased copies now available through AMA film Library service 7 Nomination Procedures Following brief report C Foreman subject deferred Standing Rules position meeting agenda 8 HQ Review motion made have Council committee visit HQ twice 82 interview employees during day visit An amendment require com mittee work through appropriate manage ment levels defeated 5 5 for2 3 5 7 10 6 agaiiist1 4 6 9 11 3 abstained 8 ED EVP basic motion re jected 1 1 2 against except 4 Note Discussion indicated previous review HQ operations involved series documents known Filley reports culminated evaluation Council committee request Foreman have reports circulated current Council approved President withdrawn after meeting Foreman concurrence President continued page 80 AMA Scholarship Winners-- 1981 Scholarship Committee has nounced names 1981 winners AMA scholarships Fifteen names sub mitted consideration Committee selected six people receive awards follows Peter Bauer$1000 Mitchell Robbins$1000 Dale Doty$750 Cliff Telford $500 William Brown$500 Barry Zeigenfuse$500 Grand Total awards 1981 $4250 twice dollar amount awarded 1980 increase line desire Executive Council provide meaningful assistance young modelers start college careers days high costs caused inflation Members Scholarship Committee Bob Stalick Chairman Albany OR Cliff Telford Bethesda MD Bob Underwood St Louis Betty Stream Long Beach CA John Worth Fairfax VA Nominations Academy Scholarship open mem ber meeting requirements should submitted appropriate forms available Joyce Hager AMA Head quarters As point interest year would like state Cliff Telford dis qualified himself voting considering submission Cliff Telford Jr Scholarship Committee recommends names Executive Council final approval rests board Peter Bauer Norridge IL receives $1000 help him tuition Illinois Institute Technology Chicago IL Peter mechanical engineering student has involved model aviation since seven years old recent Nats competition 1981 took first place Sport Scale Senior first place Precision Scale Senior Pre viously Peter has won awards Nats 1980 1979 1978 1977 having entered very first Nats 1971 ripe old age eight member Aero Angels Flying Club Chicago voted out standing member group 1980 Peter attended Loyola Academy Wilmette IL 1977 1981 graduation ranked number three out class 450 having grade average 96 extra curricu lar activities found time manage School Band three years named National Honor Society placed 14th competition sponsored Chicago Amencontinued next page May 198275 AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Secretary-Treasurer Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL 815 Fifteenth Street NW AERONAUTICSJ Washington DC 20005 Mitchell Mitch Robbins member Skymasters RC Club Rochester Ml has enjoyed aviation forms long time has successful models fields Pattern Pylon Scale contests addition Mitch holds private pilots license plans complete strumentation course progress com mercial certificate within few years enrolled University Michigan Ann Arbor Ml aerospace engineering student hopes becoming professional pilot after graduation model photo above one-sixth scale repreduction fathers 1948 Ryan Navion entirely scratch built over period three years fully detailed panel lines rivets equipped flaps sequenced retracts Mitch drew own plans remarkable project Attending Athens High School Troy Ml 1976 1980 graduated top 6% class grade point average 38 Named National Honor Society also won Physics Department Achieve ment Award class 1980 Dale Doty receives $750 towards ex penses Parks College Cahokia IL As Aerospace Engineering student Dale looking skies future life very active modeler several years belonged Hawaii Radio Control Club entered contests won several trophies last three years has completed 10 RC models six scratch built has designed own planes high school Dale named National Honor Soci ety still found time part music sports scenes playing softball being member percussion group worked Love Youth Choir Kailua High School Dale placed 18th class 418 grade point average 367 hopes special interest computer programming will great help him aerospace field Clifford Telford pictured below en rolled Georgia Tech will study electrical engineering very active student Walt Whitman High School Bethesda MD Cliff Year Book Photographer 1979 through 1981 won top prize school getting highest score MAA National Math Test found time take flying instruction will soon have pri vate license worked National Park Service three years part Adven ture Theatre Group also worked parttime audio technician professional band summer 1981 worked RS Systems built radio controlled models sale US Army As mem ber Prince Georges County RC Club has worker contests flown Pylon racers amassed long list contest successes crowned being youngest flier top 20 1980 Nats young man drive ambition model flier years Cliff will well Georgia Tech Another $500 award winner William Brown Appleton WI enrolled Uni versity Wisconsin Madison will study engineering Graduated Kimberly High School 1981 named member National Honor Society William established final grade point average 40 cant much better that! Active church photographer own darkroom musician school pep jazz band member brass choir placed first statewide competition William still found time long Valley Aero Modelers has active flier has entered several contests liking Radro Control also extends boats cars love outdoors expresses itself hunting fish ing archery mutual enjoyment model aviation has enabled Bill below father spend much spare time together basement also club meetings contests just plain old fun fivine check $500 has sent Penn State Barry Zeigenf use above help him along road electrical engineer ing degree Barry graduated Exeter Township Senior High School 1980 357 grade point average high school active wrestling member varsity team received award American Biological Institute academ ic excellence received another award Whos Among American High School students academic achievement served prom committee still found continued page 78 76 Model Aviation can Uflemical Society won letter Mathe matics outstanding participation over period four years Match Contest Team also demonstrated love music being part Academy Jazz Band Wind Ensemble Marching Band Sym phonic Band between times Peter Intramural Sports Captain Prssidsnts Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger Drive Lockport NY 14094 ELECTIONS ARE OVER long last have completed elec tions officers 1982-83 whatever terms end Jim McNeill returned office Secretary Treasurer now known Executive VicePresident primary duties chief finan cial officer AMA Unless future genera tions see fit revert majority vote count system have also seen last runoff election since newly revised Bylaws provide election plurality vote means whoever gets votes voted candidates will declared winner UNHAPPY/HAPPY NOTE want world know am sad about resignation Horrace Cain VP District VI Although Horrace obnoxious points view some absolutely loaded ideas better ment Academy Horrace loss Executive Council will felt trust will continue proffering good ideas happy side now have earlier Executive Council action Jim Sears represent ing District VI VP Having now sat through very long Council meeting Jim can assure District VI members will con tinue well represented Jim Horrace BYLAWS REVISIONS have just completed rather massive Bylaws revision already looking possibility few changes Noth ing massive just completed signifi cant enough warrant detailed study consider healthy situation people can look objectively open-mindedly improving rules operate Such situation present Executive Council Leader Members voted Bylaws questions just completed BAMA concerted effort aimed beginner aeromodeling being spearheaded Junior Flight Editor Ed Whitten Read column issue have desire help see fine hobby continue grow have desire give others thrill pleasure have gained hobby join Eds efforts subscription newsletter promise support people have written subject Ed trying put together coordinated pack age However cant alone needs support morally financially physi cally Wont lend hand WHITE WINGS Pushing commercial product thing AMA President ought column however stumbled across kit 15 paper airplanes interest suf ficiently piqued look further What found outstanding 15 designs included simple looking box can termed cute kids toys until look further made realize capable minute flights Still nothing warrant including column picked up instruction booklet included kit OUTSTANDING starts simple introduction description required tools materi alsscissors cutter ruler tweezers glue simple description airplane parts Inter esting Pages 6 through 8 teach cut out parts glue together very detailed manner Page 9 starts discussion finishing touches such surface alignment forming airfoil balancing getting prepared TEST flights Test flight flight instruction detailed shown adjust best flight WHY launch glider what happens certain adjustments what to correct bad conditions Page 20 teaches basics about lift thermals best find Page 22 shows ways store transport glider foregoing will certainly help beginner arrive page 23 INTRODUCTION TO PAPER PLANE DE SIGNS Basic aerodynamics made easy No easyunderstandable Pages 23 through 35 carry sufficient technical design informa tion warrant cost kit throw away paper airplanes dont fun want help kids learn adults too get kits AMA may soon stocking use clubs demonstration teams exhibit schools 4-H groups Scouts cant wait drop line Two Worlds International 500 Laurelwood Road Suite 9Santa Clara CA 95050 ITS ELECTRIFYINGLY QUIET Noise has probably caused demise flying fields other reason other reasons put together Mufflers helping ongoing development will cer tainly improve situation time Soaring enthusiasts have generally avoided lostfield syndrome setting up winch lines high-starts nuisance Several years ago electric power came forth possible noise cure evolved power low batteries heavy short-lived overall results fit toy line performing model aircraft During intervening years electrics used cars boats demands forced giant strides evolution process Folks time try electric again briefly attended electric contest California January can say electrics Gear boxes folding props powerful motors engines lighter batter ies add up performance Did notice words impressed Hauling out cloudy crystal ball will predict massive growth electric power during next five years flourishing contests JANUARY82 EXECUTIVE COUNCIL Lots fine discussion many items several interesting actions taken meeting started 9 am didnt complete until 1215 am night another endurance session aimed better ment Academy support its membership Some highlights follow have supporting teams FAI World Championship meets years have never fully supported reigning World Champ unless again tried out team successful gaining place team NOW WE DO Official nomination procedures 1982 approved now allow maximum three persons ballot office course plurality vote will elect write-ins will permitted past established technical committee noise Ed Izzo District VP Chairman has $5000 budget select own members committee aspects modeling committee attempt founding standards criteria con sidering differing problems area modeling have opinions matter want volunteer service committee can lend technical expertise write Ed address officer columns Bylaws provide Executive Council can establish define pri mary rest groups purposes compe tition presently have CL FF RC Scale action Executive Council door created fifth primary group basis different Outdoor Free Flight course means fifth contest board will come existence ever allow time comments inter ested parties have placed moratorium implementation action until close Spring Executive Council meeting May 198277 5JCfinyrouaCjJ6fivgrogress Executive VpPS Report Jim McNeiII Executive Vice-Prbsident 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 thousands modelers took time trouble write name ballot last November election stayed loyal January runoff humble thanks can express gratitude best way might say single member will best serve term dedication thanks also newsletter editors put plug newsletters Fred Komlosy Miami Drew Allen California editors between sincere appreciation know REALLY runs AMA Its home office employees Executive Director Its elected Coun cil fine President Its YOU members have final say run joint dont believe Want some proof Members decide will represent also set policies Remember last month talking about Bill Sievert Secretary Santa Clara CA Pioneer RC Club problems AMA renewals Okay Bill started screaming about AMA vouchers pointed out mailed back members lieu checks over-payments no indication might exchanged check cash AMA So changed John Worth reviewed policy Texas Council meeting other day reengineered credit VOUCHERS members convenience Thanks Bill Sievert best suggestions far year 1982 now plainly states voucher can mail back check option Members run Academy have es sentially closed organization 82000 model airplane enthusiasts run Contest Directors dont forget write district VP andexpress views new theory being explored auto matically expire ALL CD licenses periodically require written test reinstate ment Im opposed itwhat think month have important guest editorial Dr TR Passen Jasonville IN partial Control Line Dear urn / got issue MA today ss what Yepl NO COMBAT pages RC 4 pages CL article CL Ripe whats worse Bipe England Whats wrong American Bipes H dont get enoogh staff CL pub lished now ONE page Combat other month well thats too bad uess its what can expect RC-A MA egual representation RC promotion. ne complains get same old tired story AMA whining about sending CL team Sweden some place H its money anyhow 500 Combat dues times $30 eguals $30000 should pay trip Poland What suggest Has absolute power corrupted hired help beloved AMA Washington CL Combat getting shaft know know i Id willing bet AMA knows it. Sincerely Dr Passen Thank guest editorial Doc tor Im going get flap somebody likes Combat business nerve might question good Doctors arithmetic Im cowardly wont Anyway THANKS opinion Dr Passen way member MACA national organization per forms unusually fine job representing Combat fliers country American Combat CL teams good world international competition Shown above Mr Ronnie Kolter Birmingham RC Association fine RC flying Scale Mustang performs very well Free Flighters Control Line fliers drop out modeling few years come back via Radio Control knowledge skills usually far sharper average newcomer Meet Joe Harden used fly both FF CL now two years has practiced RC flying shown Quick-Fly powered blue-head ST-60 Joe quickly built necessary wooden jigs saddles hold models top flier enjoys hobby See next month. Scholarships continued page 76 time handle part-time jobs ranged mushroom factory worker gas station attendant electrical draftsman Since ar riving Penn State Barry maintaining 357 average made Deans list first term active member stitute Electrical Electronic Engineers relaxation plays racquetball Colonial Hills Club also follows model aviation hobby long list contest wins going back several years Barry took second place 1980 Nats OHL Glider Senior An bigger achievement new record set AA Gas Senior Class Category Ill five straight maxes score total 600244 points ahead second place finisher Presently Barry working part-time Pollack Research Design Chief Electrical Draftsman 78 Model Aviation Action uecember 11 I-Al meeting raris snows AMA rresiaent lana us voting aele gate left listening AMAer Ron Chidgey standing Chairman International Aero batic Subcommittee makes point Chidgeys left shown Chris Olsen United Kingdom John Worth Secretary overall aeromodeling committee FAI record breaking total 82 aeromodeling representatives over world attended annual meeting Executive Directors View treE John Worth AMA Executive Director 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 An Annual Report 1981 biggest membership year ever total 82642 members com pared 76397 1980 trend has continued 1982 over 63000 al ready recorded end February number chartered clubs also creased 1981 1511 compared 1432 1980 number sanctions issued AMA Headquarters 1981 1653 compared 1687 1980 Among 1981 sanctioned events 801 Class meets 44 Class B 375 AA 53 AAA two AAAA Free Flight Control Line also 25 Record Trials 36 FAI Team Selection Meets 24 Soaring Sanctions Among meets 30 Indoor 154 Control Line 201 Free Flight 873 Radio Control Twenty-four team members selected 1981 World Championships 1982 plus team managers three Speed three Aero batics six Team Race three Combat team members selected Control Line event Sweden plus three Indoor team members event Romania plus three Precision Scale three Sport Scale RC event Reno NV plus three Precision Scale team members Control Line event Russia 1981 World Championships USA RC Aerobatics team took first place Mexi co RC Soaring USA team won second AMAer Dwight Holley became World Champion Also 1981 Free Flight teams Nordic Glider Wakefield Rubber FAI Power competed Spain 1981 RC Soaring World Championships held Sacramento CA first time event held USA event hosted 12 countries 34 competitors 1981 Nationals held first time Seguin TX Despite excellent site relatively low entry less 1000 contestants still enough largest model meet world 1981 first year Indoor portion Nats held elsewhere West Baden IN successful well attend ed event AMA Contest Boards extremely busy 1981 voting 207 proposals rule changes six general 59 RC 75 Scale 38 CL 29 FF approving 139 Initial vote three General 48 RC 26 CL 41 Scale 21 FF also 129 established 1981 30 Free Flight 32 Indoor 61 RC Soaring 6 Control Line Eighteen World Record sanctions issued US modelers 1981 AMA HQ processed paperwork required contest board proposals national world records Definite progress made AMA RC Frequency Committee 1981 follow up action 1978 petition submitted FCC Committee members met FCC officials 1981 submitted supplementary data received positive indica tions 50 new RC frequencies may granted 1982 AMA Headquarters film library extremely busy 597 films circulated clubs others during 1981 new film produced added library Plane Place Perfect Day special film help obtain flying sites AMA participated HQ representation six major model industry trade shows 1981 IMS CA WRAMS NY Toledo OH Dallas TX MACS CA Chicago Expo IL also annual Hobby dustry Association HIA trade show Dallas TX addition AMA participated several non-modeling shows PR purposes Na tional Congress Aerospace Education San Antonio TX American Society Aerospace Education Seattle WA National Recreation Parks Association Minneapo lis MN Experimental Aircraft Association Fly-In Oshkosh WI 27 AMA Air Show Teams 1981 teams put 300 flying and/or mall shows 1981 AMA Executive Council met four times 1981Atlanta GA January Arlington VA April San Antonio TX August Arlington VA November 1981 first year some new officers Executive Council position President John GriggLockport NY former ly VP Council VP District II John ByrneBayside NY served Council previously VP VIII Ted White Bedford TX As AMA Executive Director acting further interests AMA other orga nizations served 1981 official board member pay following National Aeronautic Association Federation Aeronautique Internationale American Socie ty Aerospace Education National Association Rocketry behalf AMA participated aviation aeromodel ing events traveling total 106 days ever 20 years AMA service Meanwhile new Assistant Executive Direc tor Vince Mankowski available oversee HQ office road major undertaking Academy 1981 raise funds AMA Headquarters building built 1982 land pur chased December 10 1 980 Pins patches plaques promotional stickers pro duced advertise building fund Industry support very good end Decem ber building fund collected over $50000 donations pledges antici pated will new quarters end 82 AMA DC Frequency Committee Test Team Gets Together Walt Good W3NPS Dick Jansson WD4FAB compare notes flight test equipment used evaluating AMA 900 MHz RC trials Walt will using ASW1 7 Sailplane model Dick will using RC design called Royal Rudderbug Both models will initially use 53 MHz control 900 MHz gear carried passenger evaluate characteristics Flying Sites It always interesting read comments people have done thing would like kind like refer ring road map check out route want follow least know what final destination going Well would like share some observations made variety AMA chartered clubs Billings MT think educa tional program may prove biggest thing can younger modelers also use opportunity discuss model ing civic officials speak before groups spread hobby/modeling information through press TV radio Nashville TN keep local interest alive keep club growing active emphasize benefits modeling offers youth tell world what doing Lexington KY use DMI ap proachdemonstrated modeling interest results have large club membership willingness work cause ade quate publicity big factor getting flying sites AMA insurance Detroit Ml Control Line site result determination work patiently city fathers appreciate respect group drive purpose ideas - long dont force ideas May 198279 Effective communication twoway street AMAs non-paid volun teer officers doing utmost make AMA kind organiza tion members wish thoughts contained pages month yours arent apt known unless writeto AMA vice-president district representative associate vice-president area Complete communications linkwrite too often also participate programs Recreation Department promote model building young people Phoenix AZ City sponsored series Get Know City ap peared before pose question can kids fly model airplanes Persistence got Recreation Department involved advisory group formed group worked out sites could used hours could used engine size recommendations new site approved letter sent neighbors giving details hobby defined program listed names Advisory Committee invited come watch flying activities Tulsa OK kept losing fields development decided locate piece property could rent lucky enough find 80 acre field farmer would rent crop price problem finance improvements wanted Control Line circles takeoff strips used what treasury money andthen ran contests raise rest could improve site stages owe lot equipment manufacturers donate prizes concession people give us per centage hard work mem bers New Orleans LA owe site careful campaign hours personal contact work hours letter writing could get anywhere Parks Board worked mayor prominent citizens board commissioners AMA site insurance key item acceptance project club furnished site materials Parks Board agreed perform labor backing promi nent businessmen mayor site became reality have training program new fliers invite spectators participate Manitowoc WI owe site cooperation City Recreation Depart ment Jaycees Optimist Club support got groups presented case simply great explained needs careful pressure anyone permanent location has strengthened club people have worked fly ing site committees found flying site above comments must have ring truth clubs looking field can say situation individual approach can best determined local club No magic answers just concentration analysis determination point want make state ments listed above current news fact recent news Actually date back 1962-63but com ments applicable today AMA library wedug up series articles appeared American Modeler topic what clubs doing get keep flying sites early 1960s felt relative newcomers hobby/sport might enjoy learning some things have remained constant AMA stands ready assist manner materials will help pre pare good presentation site authori ty Let us know problem give us chance work along Thanks Geoff Styles No Competition Newsletter An unprecedented situation has resulted Competition Newsletter being mailed separately month Extra pages CN due inclusion complete Con test Calendar ever plus advertising pages magazine ever before caused emergency situation printer could accommodate extra pages split mailing decided upon rather deleting pages information articles same situation may also prevail next month meantime another printer being sought greater capacity Synopsis continued page 75 9 World Champion Support Grigg re quested financial support AMA 1980 CL Precision Aerobatics world champion same extent AMA team members 1982 world championships Sweden unani mously approved except financial aid champion attend usual team prac tice session excluded because would team member 10 Barrera Museum Worth reported Russ Barrera museum collection successfully packed stored during January eventual delivery new HQ building 1983 within budget previously ap proved President noted need museum committee directed subject museum acquisition policy curators duties placed Spring Coun cil meeting agenda 11 Magazine Subscriptions Pros cons discussed concerning possibility 12 months magazine service members vs current policy subscription expiration end membership term No action taken following general agreement magazine benefit membership rather subscription reduced rates available partial year member ship provided member renews end first year 12 Surplus Trophies agreed list should sent HQ VPs AVPs February concerning availability excess Nats trophies AVPs work through VPs concerning desired district 13 Nats RadiaL Foreman requested guid ance concerning whether retain sell old model walkie-talkies used Nats operations Based Council agreement policy keep Nats intact location whenever possible also used US hosted world championships President directed HQ keep radios budget maintenance pro portion relative use Nats WC events 14 Special Member Problems Following discussion previous Council action agreed basic decision concerning membership renewal would continued Concerning another problem involving con fusion over late year membership rates agreed member concerned would accepted previous rate 15 CD Term Limitation Other noting some people feel Contest Directorrating retention should based continuing active service no action taken 16 HO PR Proposal Following discussion Executive Directors report Presi dent directed implementation proceed budget organizational structure sent Council least two weeks advance next Council meeting 17 HO FCC Coordinator Discussion noted various suggestions addition staff member coordinate RC frequency matters no specific action taken President requested however current head new RC manufacturers associa tion copied except committee communications designated chairman AMA Frequency Committee 18 Safety Committee review status committee showed since intended chairman declined accept appointment no replacement offered President asked recom mendations new chairman made time next Council meeting including inputs rest committee 19 Film/Equipment List As requested last Council meeting Worth presented list motion picture film equipment owned AMA custody AMAs film producer Copies distributed Council members 20 VP Films President directed future copies AMA films provided VPs upon Council action should include appropriate addition film library budget cover cost such extra copies However VPs given priority borrowing copies HQ film library necessary no rental charge 21 Fund Raising Policies Procedures Executive VP McNeill asked re port next Council meeting concerning future projects also concerning HQ interest bearing investments 22 Special Dues Rates Following discus sion problems concerning handi capped disabled fixed incomes no action taken because difficulty defining administering categories previous committee consideration special memberships no recommendations noted member Cain no longer Council Grigg appoint ed Sears 6 Mathews 5 continue committee effort 23 Special Interest Groups Noting committee lost member Smith since election Grigg appointed McCollough 11 place Brown 3 reported committee questionnaire should used annual submission special interest groups order continue recog nition AMA also advised group qualified under previous criteria need make in-person presentation obtain recognition group rejected committee could appeal Council Also in-person presenta tion opportunity should provided group prior discontinuance recognition also noted review committee should composed Council members officers group being consid ered Brown noted would present specific proposal approval spring Council meeting Further discussion concerning rights privileges special interest gorups de ferred until next meeting 24 Industry Presentation Lee Renaud invited President address Council concerning RC industry views AMA activities advised RC equip 80 Model Aviation ment manufacturers association formed would operate within HIA organizational structure noted new group enjoyed very successful meeting three weeks earlier California AMA Frequency Committee members AMA Executive Director repre sented meeting industry partici pants supported AMAs proposal FCC RC frequencies applauded Frequency Committees effort Renaud also asked AMA help policing use new frequencies recommended addition HQ staff technically competent person coordinate efforts involving new frequency matters also noted individual opinion AMA should have discount adver tising its magazine although acknowl edged modelers apparently agree 25 FAI Delegate Grigg described need permanent US voting delegate international aeromodeling committee ClAM term least three years pref erably five regardless changes pres idency Discussion indicated need Bylaws change transfer authority appointment President Coun cil motion effect approved 10 2 favor except District 10 VP Executive VP Meanwhile Grigg noted George Buso NY would delegate during presidency 26 RC Contest Boards After noting Bylaws change would necessary permit establishment separate contest boards RC Aerobatics Pylon Soaring etc motion recommend Bylaws Com mittee draft such change did pass 5 for2 3 10 ii EVP 5 againsti 5 9 ED PR 3 abstained4 6 7 Note- order make change would have neces sary define RC activity primary category modeling 27 Indoor Contest Board After discus sion indicated Indoor should recognized primary category its own contest board motion accomplish within 60 days approved unanimously 28 Legal Assistance proposal AMAs legal counsel develop litigation package approximately $4000 means RC clubs counter deliberate interference efforts approved President after noting cost would come AMA Frequency Committees already approved budget com mittee chairman recommended ex penditure 29 FCC Licenses No action taken following discussion concerning whether AMA should accept responsibility issu ance RC licenses given authority FCC noted HQ could necessary 30 Recording Equipment possibility Council members being provided re cording dictating equipment interaction HQ discussed no action taken 31 Associate Members new type membership proposed discussion consideration deferred until next meeting 32 SAM Championships designation AAAA 1982 annual meet Society Antique Modelers approved unanimously 33 Sargent Petitions Grigg appointed committee Brown chairman Izzo Broder sen make specific recommendations next Council meeting regarding several peti tions previously submitted Bob Sargent District 3 34 Standing Rules Nominating Pro cedures portion supplement laws revised several detail changes approved 10 1 favor except District 7 against Districts 1 6 abstained Note revised procedures will apply 1982 election will pub lished elsewhere next months issue AMA News 35 Nats Briefing Homer Smith Chair man Nats Executive Committee advised Council final decisions concerning 82 Nats event locations would made next day options severely limited asked understanding appre ciation supportive acceptance whatever decisions resulted 36 FF Site Selection Following extensive discussion explanations difficulties involved finals site selection FF team programs Grigg requested Foreman 4 provide written report subject Presidential consideration next pro gram 37 Muffler/Noise Levels Discussion indi cated general agreement AMA should doing something specific minimize effects noise problems flying sites motion establish technical committee noise $5000 budget Ed Izzo recruit committee members defer tasks approved 9 4 fori 2 3 7 9 10 ii ED EVP against4 5 6 8 38 Dues Moratorium motion re quire new Open member beginning 1983 pay registration fee $10 addiiton normal dues means avoid dues increases existing members failed vote 2 10 for2 ii against 13567 89 10 ED EVPabstianed4 39 Alcohol Ban motion disqualify anyone sanctioned competition ex hibition has alcoiholic beverages nar cotic agents flight line pit areas further possibility membership expul sion initially approved 7 6 fori 2 4 6 7 ii PR against3 58 10 ED EVP abstained9 Following further discussion concerning problems enforcement motion reconsider matter approved unanimously revote original motion failed 2 10 for2 11 against others except 6 abstained Therefore original action cancelled 40 McEntee Fund approved un animously amount has held escrow AMA years Howard McEntee Memorial Fund trans ferred Building Fund suitable plaque displayed new AMA HQ subject accpetance fund trustees W Good B Smith j Worth 41 FAI Nats directed Nats Executive Committee events included Nats after 1982 normally held world championships events Committee study subject make recommendations Council 42 Presidential Functions Discussion pro duced suggestion President ac cepted monitor HQ response directives Council insure such items carried out 43 Credit Vouchers Following discussion concerning nature extent l-IQ use credit vouchers agreed except less full year memberships vouchers should have statement indicating voucher may exchanged check also vouchers would colored paper make prominent less easily lost forgotten about 44 Beginners Group noted BAMA Beginning Aero Modelers Associa tion announced Ed Whitten Junior Flight column Model Aviation magazine individual effort part rather official AMA activity Council agreed unanimously effort should given Council vote confidence Whitten should asked keep Council informed advance BAMA plans progress 45 Dealer Licenses After discussion dicated agreement desirable have arrangement whereby hobby shops could sell AMA licenses President di rected HQ prepare proposal next meeting details such arrangement 46 Business Advisors Committee Worth reported four five committee candi dates selected still looking someone accountant back ground Committee choices currently include attorney small business manager large business executive financial manager 47 Awards Fellowship Superior Service Award approved announcements made after presen tations made 48 Next Meeting two day meeting approved Toledo April 1 2 Note following meeting mail revote change location dates Washing ton DC May 1 2 change approved tonnecticut 0 Maine S Massachusetts 0 New Hampshire Rhode Island ont DISTRICT REPORT Ed Izzo District Vice-President 483 Fiske St Holliston MA 01746 Amciate Vic-Pusidnts Robert C Brodeur 405 Main Street NashuaNH 03060 Don Krafft P0 Box 152873 Herituqe Ln. DssburyMA02332 Al Novotnik4 Beverly P1 Norwalk CT 06850 Don Raab 113 Pairview Ave Rutland VT 05701 would like give observations first Council meeting attended Dallas May 198281 FLYING NEAR AIRPORTS BE CAREFUL Free Flight Radio Control flying near airports situation might involve possibility models being vicinity full-scale aircraft operations must avoidedor conducted eliminate dangerous situations Models should flown proximity fuji-scale aircraft unless flier has someone else him sole purpose watching full-scale aircraft supervising flying prevent accident possibilities meeting conjunction Hobby Industry Association meeting will read details Council meeting another area magazine first im pression AMA good hands light things have hearing about over past couple years can con scientiously say Council made up representatives have earnest inter est Academy members heart enough probing questioning Council members insure right action taken programs Academy matters no way mean rubber stamp Coun cil Its conducted businesslike manner attempt achieve maximum accom plishments under one-day time period Although lot material discussed feel highlights action taken follows 1 Reorganizing Flying Site Aid Directors function incorporate public relations responsibility therefore giving proper help emphasis modeling clubs will given proper direction public relations acquiring keeping fly ing sites 2 The appropriation funds legal department will supply plan action docu mentation flying clubs encounter de liberate frequency interference outside sources 3 The awarding AAAA status SAM Championships held July 3rd 4th 5th District relationship discussion George Armstead turn invited attned Cham pionships awards dinner 4 The Council established Technical Noise Committee am pleased have chosen Chairman am putting together plans proposals soliciting aid endeavor am open suggestions help source along lines Appointments have reappointed George Higgins Control Line Contest Board mem ber District Club Activities contacted Ara Dedekian Wing Busters Model Club attend meeting CLAN Control Line Association New England held Manny Pimentals house George McGinnis member group stated Control Line alive active New England after sitting through meeting reviewing activity schedule year can verify fact club has scheduled Club 15 Goodyear April 4th air racing event April 18th held Whitman/ Hanson Regional High School would rec ommend Control Liners District attempt attend latter event Upcoming Events Cliff Piper informed Kennebec Valley Model Aviators will holding club rally Knights Co lumbus Hall Route 201 Augusta ME Sunday March 7th 9 am 4 pm Although column will appear too late reading attend would like comment have full day activi ties scheduled speakers John Grigg President AMA yours truly Clubs vicinity will exhibiting expect good meeting whereby activities displays will make very interesting day modelers informed Mike Hoeffler Central Massachusetts RC Modelers March 26th 27th will conduct exhibit Auburn Mall Auburn MA would like include column activities being conducted clubs necessary receive information well advance will released time cover activity As may know information column required approximately five weeks before publication also informed Fred Zealor Presi dent Cape Ann Model Club will having first dinnei- dance March 27th Kings Grant Inn Beverly MA addition have scheduled mall show North Shore Shopping Center Peabody MA April 22nd 24th Hamilton Tony Bole invited speaker South County Flying Circus meeting held March 15th Chariton MA Hope see modelers area meeting last itemin first column men tioned would like see brochure published insurance benefits Lo hold discovered Academy does have sample brochure entitled Facts About AMAs Insurance would suggest clubs obtain some distribute membership ** ** ** ** * * * ***** *** ** *** * DONT FLY CL MODELS NEAR POWER LINES New Jersey 0 New York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II JicePresident 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 Aaindeteradeea Pete 6anchni 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10706 Frank Oreech 9 Willow Ave. Piscataway NJ 08354 Honk Uk. 40 Cory Dr. Toms River NJ 06753 Adam Sattlee 50 Randi Rd. No A- Schenectady NY 12309 Waft Throne208 Windemere Rd Syrscrjse NY 13219 Second District Thoughts favorite district has another first its credit largest AMA chartered club membership-wise InterState Model Flying Club Bear Mountain NY less six months old al ready has 406 members going strong progress report having explained phenomenon earlier edition column Another major achievement report proudly fact District II has reached second place amount cash contri butions AMA Building Fund Keep up good work District Twoers Much credit due dedicated AVPs unre mitting promotional efforts George Buso Anyone has ever Rhinebeck NY WW Classic contests Mid-Hudson RC Club will recall beaming countenance combined ready friendly outstretched wel coming hand George Buso Hyde Park NY Back 1975 during first term VP appointed George member National RC Contest Board District II responsible post served distinction until chose step down put give someone else opportunity serve Now George Buso has ap pointed official voting delegate AMA FAI-CIAM convenes Europe cannot think better choice Con gratulations George BAMA This abbreviation Beginning Aero Modelers Association idea Ed Whitten outstanding District II AMA member noted Indoor flier Ed also conducts Junior Flight de partment magazine wherein will elaborate project Hence shall leave him merely record appreciation Ed has done continues youthful model ers seem eternally proud District II its super modelers Well AM hasten add however youth model ing has also well served Charles Hampson Grant District Frank Zaic District X formerly however District II Indoor Contest Board Having received considerable mail subject successful ly moved Executive Council Jan uary 30th Dallas TX meeting adopt resolution establishing first time separate distinct Contest Board deal exclusively Indoor competition sin cerely hope trust development will serve dissipate entirely dispel much discontent has manifest past shall identify Dis trict II board member next report Dues Increases Like death taxes probable some dues increases will always us am opposed principle plan scheduled period ic cycle dues upping last increase large measure necessitated need showing true AMA solvency favor acceptable credit rating vital financing Building Program re lating new home Reston VA move mandated skyrocketing rents have plaguing us Washington DC long run AMA membership will benefit financially two major respects 1 an escape increasingly heavy rental burden requiring frequent dues increases 2 investment highly valuable piece real estate substantial growth area Sixth CNYMAA Symposium Central New York Model Aircraft Association has done again Its symposium February 6th could desired year seminars recorded video tape task force local university cluding District II membership meeting chaired meeting shared TV lenses AMA Prexy John Grigg District VP Ed Izzo local AVP Walt Throne Fran Worth President CNYMAA intro duced us assemblage questions posed AMA members attendance hope answered satisfactorily answered panel ARCS banquet followed semi nars usual enjoyable experi ence featured special awards Much credit its success due AVP Walt Throne club President Larry Apps Dave Mathewson always George Marsh Fran Worth directed symposium year deserves particular congratulations tough job well done What Price Safety quote Item 2 list proposed field rules appearing February 1982 issue ERMAC Plane Crazy 82 Model Aviation News newsletter Edison Recrea tion Model Airplane Club Edison NJ follows 2 Positively no alcoholic beverages allowed also received letter president New York club complained personally behalf fellow club member regarding cover photo November 1 981 issue Model via tion taken Seguin TX Nats Scale event individual flight line shown holding what described can well-known brand beer get copy take look complaint registered critical PR stand point rather calling attention undesirability allowing possession beer other alcoholic beverages flight line AMA sanctioned contest Nats no less I-low feel about complaint basis Please drop line let us know As judged Pattern very Nats temperatures high 11 8 degrees can tell can cold beer would have sure tasted mighty good survived ice water soda however strict observance USPJA unwritten code judicial behavior establish purity rather preserve integrity face low scores time time obliged bestow Foggy Lens Department May 17 1981 Jersey Coast Sport Fliers held contest Thompson Park Jamesburg NJ shot made Bud Roane Mel Therien occunving udges chairs camera caught Dick Smith Rochester NY STARS Spangled Rally Olean NY July 25 1981 Dick District II Contest Coordinator RC Glider Pylon Racing lens caught Joseph Micalizzi AVP District V resident Fajardo PR visited Romano Garabello Memorial Meet PARCS Floyd Bennett Field NY GEAR UP AND LOCKED Ohio oyluania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Ausociat Vica-Preaidanta Joe Ciben 36980 Valley Forge Dr Solon OH 44139 Francis Fluliarty 504 211 St Vienna WV 26101 Corky Heitman SR 108 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St. Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Shalkey 217 Euclid Aw. Scottdale PA 15683 WANTED violin case condition presence instrument immaterial may need carry equipment next Council meeting last Council meeting beaut holes shot ideas came away feeling like pin cushion knew going days proposed separating RC contest boards Aerobatic Racing Soaring contest boards shot down due its being contrary Bylaws yet very next subject separate Indoor portion FF its own contest board passed unanimously could have made motion sun rise east next day would have defeated prob ably just well Council members unable fly home next day due bad weather Late Council meeting quietly licking wounds John Byrne Dis trict II VP got up made motion prohibit alcoholic beverages AMA sanc tioned contests first thought kiddingjust trying get final jab before adjourning realized serious nearly fell out chair amazement turned shock few minutes later vote taken passed vote ensuing discussion enforce legal ramifications defining flight line flight line FF contest What about Indoor meet etc comical best did result reconsideration matter vote defeated motion 10 2 hard time voting lo cation site next Council meeting ended up scheduled tor Toledo OH April 1 2 tow up air proposed changing Washington DC May 1 2 due problems midweek meeting Council members general confusion meet ing major trade show Once meeting adjourned few us decided stop bar drink before retiring arrival found bar closing perfect way end type day retrospect after reviewing notes plane way home since home find fact accomplished goals meeting least able lay groundwork few pet projects such making training films help newer members learn build fly etc firm belief such films will cornerstone around future growth modeling will built hate use reference ad mission running late again month does time go think last issue April 82 Model Aviation con tained some very interesting articles relative youth beginner programs particular article John Worths column page 77 column Travis McGinnis page 84 article entitled Flew Flew Soapbox section page 93 very interesting referred RC flight Juniors contrast letters iiJunior Flight column page 86 severe conflict thinking arises iiJunior Flight considers CL and FF starting point feel strongly attract Juniors model aviation must start focus much attention RC CL FF successful Sure expensive complicated difficult demanding todayis kids being brought up world computers color TV video recorders video games thrilled mystique flight amazement elec tricity marvel radio growing up operating equipment adults saw science fiction Buck Rogers kids must aim programs todays kids successful attracting todays kids model aviation programs successful kids working say should decrease way efforts areas obviously need programs among financially able handle RC inter est strictly areas believe larger group kids out would much quickly attracted model aviation through RC have financial capability start level After have priced Atari lately Carl Wheeley just called wondering column Id better get off horn mail thank goodness express mail Ill probably get lot flack about col umn thats way month has gone See ya Toledo May 198283 Personal Note John Franke Euuor Limerick Lines active member 1000 Islands RC Modelers has retired moving North Carolina District IIs LOSS District IVs GAIN best John Delaware District Columbia land h Carolina Virginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Aeaoaat Vie-Pegidansa Wayne Abernathy 9205 Carenclon 2 Upper Marlboro MO 20871 Bob Chausipine 206 Tipton Fld Newport News VA 23606 Howmd Crispin 611 Beechwood Charlottesville VA 22901 V Bill Helms 2000 Tyvola Road Charlotte NC 28210 Scorty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809 John Preston 7012 Elvira Court Falls Church VA 22042 Charles Spear 910 Holly Lane Mockuvilln NC 27028 last Executive Council meeting decided start Indoor Contest Board would like District IV Indoor fliers send names choices Dis trict IV Indoor Contest Board representative individual will represent District IVs Indoor flying interests desires will representative AMA district appointed group will named chairman think very good idea need recommendations soon possible / Editor Word has received President John Grigg has placed moratorium implementa tion Indoor Contest Board until after next Executive Council meeting last Council meeting asked Coun cil help promoting east coast site FAI Free Flight Team Selection finals As Free Flighters know team finals have held either out west California last three four times has caused lot east coast partici pants drop out program simply cause couldnt afford travel way California Well make long story short AMA Council did seem too interested except Hardy Brodersen Hardy has discussed problem FAI Site Selection Com mittee have said east coast can come up decent site 1984 will give serious consideration east coast FAI Team Selection finals Now its up start looking good site know will hard find good Taft doesnt have perfect does have reasonably decent have asked Bob Sifleet Joe Boyle push program find good site 1984 will can help Anyone else wants help please contact Bob Siflect Joe Boyle have two years get act together can try Also case dont know funds avail able help travel costs anyone qualified go team finals information funds contact Micheline Madison AMA Headquarters Also FAI participants District II Ill V would like join District IV help project 1984 east coast Team Selection finals please drop line Now time get nominations choice Vice-President Dis trict IV term 1983-85 Due new Bylaws change Vice-Presidents term will now run three years instead two nominations must hands AMA Headquarters no later middle July 1982 time clear whether will vote AMA President 1982 Council will extend current Presi dents term year get new three year program cycle started current President extended year will vote office 1983 present-time Executive Council voting implement program results may issue Model viation Whats Happening District IV Winston-Salem RC Club WSRC has nated $300 AMA Building Fund approximately 10% income clubs regular meetings decided club vote show support new AMA Headquarters Thanks WSRC largest donation club District IV far Radio Control League North Carolina clubs North Carolina should contact RCNC having membership drive also giving prizes club signs up new members RCNC First prize Kraft radio second prizeFalcon 56 third prizeelectric starter Greensboro Radio Aeromodelers May 23 Giant Scale Contest Grams trying raise money rebuild flyingsite date have raised $1375 still need about $1000 club members urged help First State RC Club thought might like know First State RC Club gets better participation club activities Point System point system has established executive committee encourage members participate club activities end year awards will given will include free 1983 club membership high point winner Points awarded follows Field maintenance chairman20 membersiS 5 per cutting Chairman executive committeeiS membersi 0 Annual fun fly chairmaniS CDiS committee membersi 0 Team chal lenge chairmaniS participantsS Special events chairmaniS participantsi 0 Other committee chairmeniC membersS structorsS per student i per session Fun fly participantsS per monthly event News letter editor publisherlO Attend ancei per meeting Tidewater Model Soaring Society Big event combining FF RC CL coming May TMSS will joining Brainbusters Free Flight Norfolk Aeromodelers Con trol Line Clubs what looks like really major contest will held i 5th i6th May Petersburg Municipal Airport Control Line portion will AAA contest spread over both days FF RC Soaring events will Sunday 16th Soaring will Unlimited Two-meter Scale class Sailplanes Western NC Radio Control Society wish extend congratulations Carter Pounder nomination RCNC modelers Hall Fame Steve Davis recipient annual Walter Speliman Sportsmanship Award Chesapeake Bay RC Club Red Brick Day April 3rd CBRC will sponsor great Red Brick Fly-In Ardens Field Starting time will 12 noon Rain date Sunday April 4th Northern Virginia RC Club January 17th coldest day 45 years didnt stop 10 members NVRC parti cipating clubs annual Sno-Fli contest Bob Chatman CD club meeting week prior event promised members would snow before day contest Snow did dont think Bob requested iO0F temperature recorded dawn noon sun brought air up i 00F toler able happen masochist See photo above case wondering engines difficult start such cold weather swer prime lighterfiuld Hang theregood flying weather coming4~ Alabama Florida tgia issippi to Bitt V Suulh tarelina essee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 35209 12051 879-5500 Aoaat VcPnadsss John Gorday 115 Bayberry Lane Jackson MS 29212 Richurd Jackson 108 Thornle Charleston Heights SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 922 Bunyan Deiray Beach FL 23444 Pillip McDowell 5621 Rolling Fork Dr. Nashville TN 37205 Joseph Micalizzi SR 0086B Boo 1532 Fuiardo PR 0064 Cd Moorman 70 Fifth St. Shalimur FL 32579 Hurry Sherom P0 Boa 4506 Birmioghom AL 35206 Tom Thacker 2390 Lawre,cevle Hwy L Decatur GA 20002 feature article Chattanooga NewsFree Press referred Radio Controlled model airplanes chance escape world flight article also quoted Earl Davis saying engineering career came out 84 Model Aviation nown anove wgtn some ot mneir mouwo 0 I us saus Un true members Northern Virginia RC Club Less ragni Bob Scott Tommy ocorn DOD Chatman Bill Cann Larry Parfitt NVRC President Bob Burnett Phil Coopy Bernie Steucker John Hunton Photo John Preston love model planes educa tional value building flying models can sometimes hard separate recre ational value Learning through modeling much fun educational aspect too often overlooked Frankly think need put some emphasis educa tional aspects modelingbut certainly exclusion its value chance escape world flight Tim McDow John Burgan Pal ri Beach Aeronauts got round applause club auction computerized rec ord auction transactions total amount transactions $2248 No wonder needed computer reason auction successful club got early start notifying nearby clubs Florida State Soaring Champion other 15 year old Chris Ruth Chris flies fathers design Prophet classes walks away trophies Now some pictures Tangerine Soar ing Championships Dan Langoasters Modified Franklin has 1O6 wingspan Model flying Puerto Rico must year round pleasure plan trip island plan take extra day two get clubs Better yet take family Puerto Rico Mini-Nats Building Delta Dart top right hood car Delis Miguel Amoralis Hildelisa Miguel Caro Miguel age 12 took first place Novice field 11 As contrast modeling Puerto Rico note sentence Pushrod Reel foot Aero Modelers Union City TN anyone interested ski-planes float-planes Radio Controlled ducks should happy weather time read however spring should have arrived Union City Illinois ana ucky 4 VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Aesociats vies-Presidents Loren HoIm 643 Hill 8rook Quincy iL 62301 William Kern taOs 12th St. Bedford IN 47421 Glenn Lee 819 Mandrake Batavia IL 60510 Bruce Maloney 1916 Keenland Pkwy Owenuboro KY 42301 Raymond Meyers P0 Box 243 Smithville MO 64089 Helen Olsen 820 Old Bonhomme Univertity City MO 63132 Bill Zimmer Box 72 Verna IL 61375 guess can see now pic ture top column has changed have AVP three years Ken tucky area Horrace felt time took over Vice-President District VI Well am writing first column Let say couple things about self since District VI dont know am RC Sport flier interests lie mainly Scale dont compete very often get friendly local contest once have enjoyed categories model aviation have chosen RC because felt could give rest areas justice due limitations time money still like watch dont recognize RC way go model aviation Thats enough about Lets get something interesting AVP made point correspond Kentucky clubs regular basis chose clubs state could within range wanted make visits also made possible allow set group clubs represent better clubs Because seemed work well Kentucky am making point setting up set clubs AVP district jobs will correspond clubs areas assigned hope will give clubs insight what going district course can happen AVPs jobs club getting correspond ence se let know After represent district Feel free correspond AVPs have questions concerns just news After know what going district would like hear people District VI am fairly new job really dont have good feel what goes district outside Kentucky Send newsletters enjoy reading Central Florida Miniature Aircraft So ciety reflection upswing Rubber Scale models Dean McGinnes driving Fnr-o holind rho Huh believe AMA can better job write let know ideas can get quite bit info have getting few new ones really thank clubs including mailing lists dont belong clubs just want write please Its hard write everyone district write return letter promptly can Enough politics such Lets take look some pictures have received since took office first picture above Bud Bodzioch taken Mississippi Valley Combat Cham pionships last year Bud says telling cameraman sucker other guy May 198285 Tilbuoy Flash trom Dean MeGinnes Nice Rubber Scale Scab vvinnurs irum L U n vave IIes lLnUl Stan Pfost 1st Dan Lanacaster 3rd tallest shortest Diaz wife Madeleine daughters Madeleine Geraldine beautiful P47 hitting ground think hes guy wouldnt want get CL Combat circle Bud District Vis Contest Co ordinator CL Picture two preceding page taken annual Frozen Finger Flying Festival put Chicago Aero Angels January 4 1982 looks snow ground Id bet froze fingers contest Pictured Horrace Cain Bob Oge Bobs son Jeff Combat boys tough third picture right taken same contest Chicago Its Dr Terry Passen holding 550-sq-in Shadow Combat ship didnt realize CL Combat fliers flew monsters too Dr Passen has written several letters since taking office avid supporter Combat district got picture him felt would nice gesture include column Besides hes holding neat plane gratitude goes Bud Bodzioch above pictures months column Id like see the rest future After column want make sure its full good stuff Pictures better politics time Well could ramble guess should stop until next month Its time head shop build new spring As Bud Bodzioch says THE SKY IS OURS Iowa C Michigan esota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen 0 nict VII Vice -Pry dent P II too 1104 Birmingham M 48t 12 Asaiseant Vice-President Tony Italiano 1655 Revere Dr Brookf mId WI 53006 Associate Vice-Presidents James Clark 4444 Woodview Dr NE Cedar Rapids IA 52401 joni E Lorbiecki 5847 N 67th St Milwaukee WI 53218 Robert 0 Lundberg 4928 Tioga Sn Duluth MN 55804 William Roheing 4494 Tanglewood Tr Sn Joseph MI 49085 Al Scidmore 5013 Dorsest Dr. Madman WI 53711 Ran Sears 132$ RosIn0 Pontiac MI 48054 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 So new VP Column idiom recall what happened last Council Meeting notice caps recall gawd almost voted out beer other spirits pits flight line begin ning Byrnes motion sounded OK drunks pits flight lineunacceptable Try voting yes because cant possibly pass youll look really righteous passed Now what admonitions Helen Olsen Ron Kopp ringing ears City rt parlia mentarian elbowing left proper motion made voted again Whew first having visit ing AVP deliver telling lecture began realize what youve just done Itll fun notice voting Dont too hard us though question fraught uble part relaxing Sundays flying marvelous thirst quenching taste first beer wait noon like Americas habits hospitality self-indulgence found usual proportions own company cant legislate human proclivities out flying activities must find way manage An unwritten task Contest Director clubs field regulations two clubs touch point rules recall Its time gave CD some muscle guidelines Safety Code seek advice counsel Such glowing report Spirit America Show Belding Ml last Labor Day weekend Ken Ames John Mary LaRock reports 4000 8000 spectators pictures couldnt pass up idea have air show Labor Day weekend did sponsored Belding Chamber Commerce Wolverine Skyhawks Rockford Ml September 5 6 7 1981 Belding MI What weekend turned out first annual Spirit America show Saturday morning September 5 Dennis Carrier walked out field quiet crossed-fingered hope-forsuccess attitude Little did know Inside both us bubbling emotion called anticipation day Fun Fly Pre-Show Events large number contestants around Michigan adjoining states surpris ing gallery about 400 Director Dennis saw thing went smoothly persons un familiar sport well informed Master Ceremonies thing couldnt controlled weather marginal three days threat rain Thankfully wind conditions favorable activities rain never materialized Fun Fly went well Ive seen 25 years hobby Fun events such Limbo Carrier Event Touch-n-Go Loop exciting watch especially Taxi contest full humor giant sized belly laugh awarded saw trophies handed out deserving contestants conclusion day out standing performance given Michi gan Acrobats first year AMA show team Im sure will among top teams country very near future dawn Sunday brought forth excitement first performance magnificent men flying machines Spirit America Show Team defi nitely professional groups guys Ive ever pleasure meet RC history show entertaining funnier anything Broadway fast paced easy watch well nar rated Show Team Captain Dave Baum 4000 plus spectators delighted comedy antics Wally Tom Lasik didnt allow straight face anywhere team preparing next demon stration 'Some events talented team members provided 1/3 1/5 1/4 Scale flying demos dual aerial ballet Witch Hazel flying Witch World War II bombing outhouse Also intro duction flight training flying flag fly ing lawnmower some best Precision Aerobatics since Nats including beauti ful glider music background pro vided tile feeling part move made could go forever about variety show lets touch moment what kids waited uding yours truly dog fight between Snoopy dastardly Red Baron As walked onto field kids went crazy although knew what out come must Snoopy flew doghouse smoothly precisely across skies seek ing out bright red Fokker moment truth As Snoopy lined up Red Baron sights burst ma chine gun fire smoke bellowed Red Barons plane knew would soon over Baron came down burst cheer Snoopy done again Saturday Sunday during break Fun Fly activities Aerobats AMA Show Team entertained public unique flying demonstrations gave lucky young lady chance shoot down planes 12 gouge shotgun course knack hitting fast mov ing target During periods open flying could see Quarter Scale P-38 Lightning built flown Ken Ames Jackson Ml Quarter Scale aircraft including Gere Sports 1 2 Delaire Fokker D VII Col Al Betkey entertained unique flying demonstration could perform Contendor 40 Later day Betkey proved midable opponent Mike Hill Jack son Ml John LaRock Aerobats out everything goes dog fight death point thougiw Mike trimmed Betkeys ribbon proved false fatality though During very low level evasive maneuver ground reached up grabbed LaRocks Miniplane spectacular crash could heard over crowds gasp Ill get next year Al Betkey Monday Labor Day mirror per formance Sundays great show audience 8000 people took 32 acres land just park cars looked like infield Indianapolis 500 race Good food provided strong carnival atmosphere lingered day have heard hindsight great well next year perhaps well know enough have 86 Model Aviation DONT FLY CL MODELS NEAR POWER LINES port-a-john men women should shorten line day concluded tearful Dennis being hon ored membership Spirit America Show Team think started Dennis big D Deter mination Happy Flying Both Spirit thank Heres Idea has found its Time however old saw goes John R Houvener Sr Saginaw Michigan Valley Radio Control Club letter neighboring clubs last Board Directors meeting Saginaw Valley RC Club motion made Saginaw Valley RC Club es tablish club liaison membership mem bership limited member neighboring RC club will com prise area roughly encompassing area middle eastern Michigan hereafter will refer area MEM Such membership will free gratis selected individual will act liaison member represent ing home club motion passed favor Saginaw Valley RC Club asks select quality member club liaison membership Saginaw Valley RC Club will receive full membership benefits Saginaw Valley RC Club will receive membership packet club card monthly newsletter also happen editor 1982 liaison member will expected attend meet ing SVRCC before 1982 summer flying season starts April meeting sometime during flying season meeting fall times liaison member will put forward knowledge expertise RC activities MEM area item noted liaison member cannot vote hold office liaison club membership other club privileges apply ie use SVRCC flying fields able attend club events etc' Arkansas S Louisiana Meice 0 Oklahoma s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Ted White District VIII Vice-President 1109 Greendale Bedford TX 76021 Aaaociaso VicePresidenss Sob Friedl 5512 Soushmood Little Rock AR 72205 William Harley III 927 Commerce Pleananton TX 78064 Duo Parsons 11809 Palmer NE AIbaqaerae NM 87111 Ed Perez 1102W Tarrano Rd Graed Prairie TX 75050 Al Rabe 1904 Valley Oak Co. Irving TX 75061 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Eartlesnille OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr. Menairie LA 70003 couple months ago mentioned read ing article December 81 Scale RC Modeler Dave Platt critical RC Scale judging actually Standoff Scale USPJA also said agreed what Dave said previously written article published Model Air plane News after Lincoln Nats about same thing Namely misinterpretation complete disregard rules plus very poor judging no time either Daves article did ever mention problem rules misinterpretation violation judges and/or officials April issue Scale RC Modeler Howard Crispin President USPIA published answer Daves article following Daves letter Howard Crispin Dave allowed publish Just got copy Scale RC Modeler read rebuttal article though single point making ob vious enough have forecast last paragraph article clearly chosen duck issue addressing several others no quarrel true anyone may express opinion opinion given ad vice judge-training article official Society paper becomes policy Society examples cited rules being changed Since did tempt deny assume concede point As have separately explained reply Russell Knetzger dangerous situation bothered individual person reason forgetful ness part did mention article violations existing Scale rules USPIA members case self already knew answer sub sequently wrote Claude McCullough about Markings issue just have written record stand Bowie Qualifier violation rules confirmed tried get reconsider time determined Masters Final USPJA judge re peated same violation led us wonder yet another USPJA Scale rule time protested CD corrected However Im sure youd agree unhappy embarrassing situation contestant forced pro test judges violating rule doesnt re flect well anybody including judges Society earlier agreed point made anyone entitled consideration viewpoint rules Nevertheless must said view comes Tom Cook Kent Walters Art Johnson anyone lays line shape Scale model runway counts hangar flier doesnt compete would end sport rules made people dont play game Russell has told making changing Scale rules role USPJA sees itself applaud would happy see put effect Surely shouldnt too much ask hobby gentlemen sports some USPJA say Hey guys its bit ticklish situation man right have violating Scale rules have changing rules suit own opin ions neither area juris diction expertise must attempt correct damage far done let happen again personal opinion USPJA members have capability judg ing contest What dealing individuals voicing own opinions may may agree rules danger lies letting few peoples opinions become policy whole purpose bringing up condemn everyone USPJA Im sure members out working hard doing best know few mostly leadership appear source problem additional note according Dave PlaCt Scale Masters Committee has de cided use USPJA judges 1982 Masters Colorado S Kansas S Nebraska IXWyor DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGInnIs Oistrict IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Aneocias Viee-Pesaidaess Robert Ball 26225 Coffman Cooper WY 82601 Ed Coo 8209 LinOen Dr Prairie Village KS 66208 Dick Crowley 16413 8 Stanford P1 Aurora CD 80018 Glen Lau 3701 5 440h So Lincoln NE 68504 Tim Marsern 429 Dogmood Orafton ND 88237 Jim Rickette 516S Cloadas Siono Pulls SD 871 03 Associate Vice-President Jim Ricketts South Dakota shares report month few information items first Seems though information Nats year being picked up quesitons get fairly regularly So heres infoAugust 1-8 Lincoln Nebraska Watch May 198287 Spirit America Show Team crowd pleaser some 8000 spectators pleased Thats success op. 1 3 YIJJ enemy waa dynamitel Model Aiation detailed schedule events Thats right District IX folks lucky have Nats own area distance-wise Lincoln SkyKnights Club will hosting club know what fine job did last Lincoln Nats can look forward another great Nats hard work organization experience lot good things could said about Lincoln its surrounding area youd like Chamber Commerce other area family entertain ment tourist information Id bet could get early start contacting Dr Glen Lau address column heading Glen will probably want shoot gets too bogged down requests group modelers can make feel welcome helpful Lincoln Sky-Knights can get job done am looking forward another great Nats members interested big RC models youll glad know notifi cation Don Godfrey President International Miniature Aircraft Association IMAA came approving unanimously Dale Alyea District IX director Id bet Joan Alyea shares job Dale know theyll great job endeavor address 2117 Ridgewood Lane Pueblo CO 81005 phone 303/564-6699 interested king-sized models contact Alyeas District IX welcomes Robert Ball Casper WY ranks Associate Vice Presidentslooking forward good things Bob Wed like thank Chuck Brannon past service District IX AVP Wyoming Chuck has expressed interest new appointment coordinator youth modeling activities Wyoming District IX now Theres lots need Chuck will soon telling exactly can help have job description share us leads nicely months report pictures Jim Ricketts Now banquet circuit over consists winter months South Dakota dont fly much build lot talk about flying want people district know about super active club Rapid City Propbusters son Jim invited attend annual banquet held December 6 1981 about 60 people banquet Entertainment provided Randy Cana dy club members country singing group LR Bob Olson Casey Smith Rod Renz Kathryn McCarthy Dennis McCarthy Steve Powers Gene Shoop Don Smith What treat us meet visit fine group arrived Saturday evening Gene Shoop club presi dent Don Smith newsletter editor met us went out dinner Dons house see what new workbench always enjoy looking over someone elses work area see cluttered Sunday morning taken club flying site What nice layout Lots room no corn fields near no trees no fences looked like pilot would have no excuse crash other pilot error Lots parking area planes cars asphalt runways Very nice indeed flying field went town dinner program high light program Besanscon Award presented Rod Renz award given annually club member contributes club both off flying field award honors memory Mr Besanscon club member unselfish above beyond normal came Propbust ers' model aviation presented Seasons Flyer patches 11 club mem bers records correct Propbust ers have Seasons Flyers other South Dakota club spoke club about experiences model avia tion answered questions about AMA promoted building fund Nine members Propbusters donated toward build ing fund promised later son Jim age 12 stole show telling group about experiences various nationals have attended group very interested learn about Control Line Scale racing youngsters point view airplane along could see thing set up film / Fly Em Break Em / Fix Em shown afterward headed back Sioux Falls visiting way home about Prophusters fun time Rapid City Truly super club super people would remiss didnt mention driving force Propbusters Dennis McCarthyPresident Bill OlmsteadVice President Bob OlsonSecretary Don Smith Editor Gene ShoopPast President As know South Dakota winters really super-dandy Lots cold wind snow Excellent weather build lots airpalnes leads up winter activity Static Model displays local shopping malls shows lot fun gives everyone chance get together com pare building projects lay groundwork plan area contests fun flies Prizes awards usually given best RC Open Junior best Scale best CL Open Junior best paint job best iron cover ing best show Along throw some door prizes wives have chance go shopping talk airplanes Most know personal mis sion increase Junior participation model aviation thanks letters response last column Looking back youth someone give guiding hand learn basics also hobby dealer home town loved kids went far give token discounts us let us put tab didnt have cash hobby shop Ames IA called Hobby Shop dont know anymore nor know same fella still runs Anyway Earl God bless wherever you helped kids get hobby am sure grateful youngster starting out needs help can getespecially parents involved hobby need keep good thing going Sell hobby kids shoes once Lets help out way helped out model aviation hobby future hands todays youngsters Give breakhelp out Arizona nrnia ii 0 Nevada x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 30717 Rue Laeglos R,cho Pelon Veden CA 90274 Ausocists VjcwPresideeta Tony Capobianco615 Laloma Ave Modesto CA 95354 Glenn carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnat Creek CA 94598 Bob Reynolds Rt 8 Box 51 Tycoon AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Al Williamson 445 S5estby Chula Vista CA 92011 Its busy 30 days since last re port traveled around quite bit repre senting district Council meeting AMA club meetings First function attended annual awards banquet Sky-Nauts Saddle back Valley Dave Herbert invited year has past three first able attend ones past always same weekend Council meeting banquet held El Toro Marine Facility right shadow huge dirigible hangars 88 Model Aviation LeTt nlgns Jim llICkBtt5 tuistrict IA vrg Jim Ricketts son AVPI Rod receiving Besanscon Award Don Smith great turnout scads door prizes great meal capped evening off Dave Herbert said clubs Toys Tots effort raised $42000 year Outstanding next weekend went Dallas TX Council meeting Im going use up column relating details will covered AMA News section item worth mentioning jay Gerber de livered latest film Its Control Line called Wired Action Its really great treatment aspects Control Line flying separate contest board has set up Indoor Im presently contacting people interested representing District X nominated Bev Wisniewski Su perior Service Award approved Council unanimously Bev has spent hours functioning CD working AMA booths trade shows some us have modelers Council meet ing attend Nats Executive Committee meeting held after Council meeting Shes committee has such inter est Control Line event shes oversee years Nats paid own way sit couple days later off Sacra mento meeting Sacramento Valley RC Club invited club Secretary Gary Workman picked up airport member Bill Hobbs good talk drove meeting meeting introduced John Pief club President later spent night Johns house made early rising get airport sure want thank him hospitality Back meeting sold out Building Fund materials took orders club donated $100 fund members bought another $125 worth Howard Baldwin bought gold patch $50 Henry Sasvielle Donald Alexander gave $25 silver ones Bob Evans bought bronze showed club Indoor film AMA has available really went couple days later attended noon time meeting Aerospace Club Theyre diverse group modelers saw Pete Young good Free Flighter Keith Trostle good Free Flight Control Line meet ing invited Harry Apoian RC flier note installed officers 1982 luncheon meeting Later evening attended meeting Thunderbugs Free Flight club thats strange Thats club belong Despite meetings attend find time club usually couple nights later attended nual awards banquet Free Flight Model Airplane Association Southern California high point winners year honored Bob White Open winner Jay Humelbaugh Senior Mike Keller Junior winners Bakersfield Flying Team team champions year barely beat out Max Men barely beat out Thunderbugs really close three way race year Thunderbugs honored club high point winners function lrv Aker won Open honors Jason Kendy Senior winner didnt have Junior club year showed group new Indoor film loved new AVP San Diego Al Williamson reports hes received Building Fund ma terials ready eager sell wants drop clubs San Diego area give him invite also wants visit flying fields please send him map site goes Free Flight guys down too AVP Arizona Bob Reynolds re ports owns gold patch now also selling Building Fund materials Look him up buy International Miniature Aircraft Asso ciation IMAA has new Director District 10 has same boundaries name Jim Alley address 3004 Hillside Drive Burlingame CA Phone him 415 347-9328 keep mentioning Building Fund Please donate help lower amount indebtedness well have incur donation $50 will get name honor scroll new building need AMA display booth drop line want attend meetings contact Ill see what can work out Thermals Alaska o ana on ngron XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 Aaaocane VicePsieienss Al caiwr 1607 S von Elm Pocarello ID 83201 Gary Fuller 3050 Rinerwood Juneau AK 99801 Bruce Nelson 807 C Vinksbug St. 5pokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline ID Boa 623 Kiamath Fails OR 97601 chic Younq 29020 1st Ave 5. 34 Federal Way WA 98003 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main Sn. Redmond WA 98052 Congratulations GARY FULLER new Associate Vice-President Alaska Gary will able get around areas talk faithful address 3050 Riverwood Dr Juneau AK 99801 anxious hear fliers Alaska what doing events coming up what problems have Speaking problems latest Mid night Sun RC Club flyer descrip tion January 1 1982 fun fly temperature started 300F warmed way up 160F Sounds like flying Montana Anyway have few descriptions winter flying year hopefully read wont have worry about until next year make sure batteries charged keep warm between flights Nothing like cold suck charge out flight pack Put some skis old faithful try out white stuff quite good water flying does have its fun aspect Northwest Expo number history Bob Pfeiffer crew Mount Ranier RC Society applauded putting best show northwest has seen Bob said next year eill better Its hard see things going during two days show planes cars boats manufac turers swap shop meetings just lot nice people talk Next year may add place show some films outside things plague begin ning enterprise superb effort As soon get results etc will printed column models dis play covered aspects hobby Peanut Giant Scale Unfortunately didnt get look models much would like have what saw very well done going try talk Bob add ing seaplane/floatplane category next year comments As noted earlier Scale Internats will held Reno week 13th June Unfortunately wont able go Instead plan attend THE SPOKANE SCALE INTERNAlS will held June 11 12 13 Spokane unfortu nate situation schedules two fine events same weekend event Spokane US Scale Masters Champion ship rounds information get touch Dick Carson Bruce Nelson E 807 Vicksburg Spokane WA 99208 Things happening District XI Northwest Drizzle Circuit finale set Mahlon Sweet Airport Eugene OR April 18 CL alive well Northwest May 29-30 Northwest Regional CL Championships will held Eugene OR Contact Mike Hazel 1040 Windemere Dr NW Salem OR 97304 contest will contain classes UC contest flying cant compete go watch wire-fliers thing ZiIlah Fun Fly has set May 15-16 dont have info write Valley Aero Modelers 1111 Fruitvale Yakima WA 98902 will certainly fill what promises another great get-together contest According Ralph Cooney Q-500 championship race will first Sunday May Boeing Hawks field Kent WA Formula 1 will start April races Kent Boise Calgary Boundary Bay same weekend Ralph also said may Q-500 racingat Albany OR spring summer As soon get contest list will little definite about dates As written Indoor meet Hills boro full swing Unfortunately annual Indoor get-togethers sponsored Barnstorm ers RC Club have victim increased use gym larger groups Perhaps next year can find de pendable site works Zillah site two Pattern conteststhe first April second August September writing exact dates known Dave Mullens Editor Skywriter newsletter Seattle Skyraiders have contest tentatively scheduled May 1 Boeing Kent site Stunt Fast Rat seem events Also Washington State Control Line Championship Contest will held weekend following Labor Day Contact Dave location Idaho Expo scheduled first weekend May will held Twin Falls what Ive heard has first class show promises continue to go see should District XI meeting during Expo will probably take place Saturday pm Al Culver Idaho AVP will probably run iL want something printed just re member lag time write it appears print Bye now HAPPY FLYING May 198289 JUNIOR DAUMA TAKES OFF Two issues ago stated about time launched serious effort direct assistance Juniors beginners ages encourage newcomers hobby/sport/art last issue forma tion association effect direct assistance announced BAMA BEGINNING AERO MODELERS ASSOCIA TION has spread its wings taken off climbing PURPOSE OF BAMA aims once again 1 find out become recognized group 2 give central theme bit backbone already assisting individual ways offer some overall guidance new assisting beginners 3 source information having want instruct groups send questions members answer immediate aims sophis ticated plans will developed progress Since Associaiton independent has no funds Academy Model Aeronautics grants industry civic groups quite necessary cover costs time primarily postage printing membership fees An annual membership costs $10 covers receipt 10 issues BAMAs newsletter Star Skippers over 12 month longer period RESPONSE HAS BEEN GOOD Quite batch letters has received response seven questions asked March 82 issue addition mailed out form letter discussing BAMA its aims several modelers across country already actively assisting beginners received back interesting letters along membership checks off good start want join us Please send membership checks BAMA care Ed Whitten above address RAY ROBERTS BERKELEY HALL SCHOOL PROGRAM Ive correspondence Ray off good years Early taught model airplane class Berkely short term elective program Model Aeronautics now its second full year part schools regular curriculum grades four through six co-educationally Berkeley Hall possibly school country schedule such classes Ray naturally has found exhilarating experience plan keep record experiences third year fourth grade students have finished sixth grade will able develop course study lesson plans etc Ray hopes will encourage other school administrators indoctrinate model aeronautics present curricula basic objectives pro gram develop curriculum will 1 Maintain attention span 9 12 year olds 2 Accommodate levels apparent normal mechanical dexterity 3 system progression will take nine year old noiice bring him up level ma turity subject field 4 Keep loss materials factor down workable mini mum 5 Develop appreciation follow ing directions photographs included just tiny elimose going Kecently 1-eoruary Mn Ivir ISOOC[LS conducted workshop Southern Re gional Meeting California Association Independent Schools About 25 30 school administrators attended class en titled Flying High Model Aeronautics Other workshops such titles Teaching Art History Secondary Level Microcomputers Secondary School What does mean means model aeronautics subject belongs ED WHITTEN f 0 Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 can schools Write directly Ray Roberts wish learn about program address Berkely Hall School 1600 Mulholland Drive Los Angeles CA 90049 ONE ANSWER OF MANY March issue seven ques tions What wrong current style models contests events con tests themselves Grant Carson Newport RI comments Free Flight First states Grant events rules Juniors same others ac tually little need multitude events complex rules Juniors Con sider Coupe dHiver rules Some Juniors cant compute areas dont have scale weigh out 10 grams rubber couldnt get 70 gram model 10 grams rubber fly anyway Grant suggests drastic re duction number events complexity rules Juniors As ex ample asks us consider following Rubber Eventup three flights allowed Longest flight counts No restrictions weight areas minimum flight times other events same Power allowing engine run displacement Tow Line Glider allowing length tow line Flying Scale power judging Mooney rules smaller contests Mr Carson feels events could combined Ye editor also thinks unlimited number official flights warranted too Second Grant goes age difference within Junior ranks makes big difference ability compete nine year old simply cannot compete same basis 13 year old suggests handicapping based age ple 10 seconds added best flight year younger oldest Junior Again ye editor ll surprised what difference good tutoring makes regardless age Third Juniors thrive recognition getting model fly deserves recogni tion Junior gets model fly contest deserves some reward simple medal ribbon such recreation directors use Ye editor time EVERY entrant down very last tempt should get name listed official results thanks Grant lots good ideas ** ** BEGINNING AERO MODELERS AS SOCIATION needs both financial help assistance answering questions Now time join See again next month 90 Model Aviation FLIGHT